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FILIPINO STARS IAN VENERACION AND JONA TO PERFORM AT CHUMASH CASINO RESORT

SANTA YNEZ, CA – January 9, 2020 – Popular Filipino entertainers Ian

Veneracion and Jona will join forces for a special Samala Showroom performance at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Chumash Casino Resort. Tickets for the show are $49,

$54, $59, $64 and $69.

Veneracion, who started as a child actor before growing into an action film star and heartthrob concert performer, has starred in numerous TV shows and films in the

Philippines. In 2018, he displayed his prowess as a musician with a pair of “Ian in 3

Acts” concerts in Cebu City and Manila. He followed with two “Ian in Color” concerts in

2019 at the Music Museum in Manila. These performances showcased his talents as an entertainer, telling stories in between musical numbers.

Veneracion’s first brush with fame occurred when he began acting professionally at age 5. He later grew into a matinee idol before becoming known as an action star in films such as “Anak ng Demonyo” and “El Presidente.” His fan base grew once he was paired with Jodi Sta. Maria in the remake of the primetime series “Pangako Sa ‘Yo.” In 2015, the duo went on to star in the Metro Manila Film Festival movie “All You Need Is

Pag-ibig.”

A man of many talents, in recent years, Veneracion has acquainted his audience with his musical side while receiving support from the top performers in the Philippines.

His “Ian in Color” concerts got a boost from special guests Ogie Alcasid and

Regine Velasquez. In his “Ian in 3 Acts” concert, he was joined on stage by fellow

Filipino artists such as L.A. Santos, Jaya, Jong Cuenco and Jona, the songstress who will accompany Veneracion during his performance at the Chumash Casino Resort.

Jona, who was born Jonalyn Viray and has become a rising star in her home country, was the first grand champion crowned on the Philippines’ “Pinoy Pop

Superstar” TV show. She is the former lead singer of the pop group La Diva and an award-winning artist in the Philippines, where she’s been called the “Soul Princess.”

Don’t miss an opportunity to see these international stars perform in one of the most popular music venues in Santa Barbara County.

Located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, California, the Chumash Casino Resort is an age 21-and-older venue. Tickets for all events are available at The CLUB at

Chumash or online at www.chumashcasino.com.

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