C MONDAY 6 August 15, 2016 Expats&Diplomats Spanish Embassy to hold concert for Enrique Granados

HE Embassy of Spain in the Philippines and composer with a uniquely and Instituto Cervantes de Manila, in Spanish style. collaboration with the Cultural Center Manila joins other music- T loving cities around the world of the Philippines, is set to offer a special con- in doing homage to Granados cert of piano music and art songs. which comes a hundred years after the artist drowned in Manila-born soprano Andión stage at the CCP Little Theater on the English Channel while at- Fernández and Spanish musician August 21, 7 p.m., to pay tribute tempting in vain to save his n Enrique Granados is a pianist and composer with a uniquely Spanish style Alberto Urroz will take center to Enrique Granados, pianist wife—tragic casualties of the unrestricted submarine attacks of his colorful Danzas españolas. individual song cycles that il- n Manila-born soprano of the First World War. An unusual but fitting tribute lustrate once again the extreme Andión Fernández The concert explores three to Granados is offered by the contrasts to be found among aspects of Granados’ diverse Berlin-based Filipino composer Spanish composers: Granados’ oeuvre for piano, which go far Jeffrey Ching and as following Tonadillas en estilo antiguo, beyond the narrow stereotypes of in the Spanish artist´s foot- Mompou’s Combat del somni, Spanish music only too familiar steps, he adds his own Sonata and De Falla’s well-known Siete in most countries. Domenica to the ‘Scarlattiana’ canciones populares españolas. n Spanish musician Alberto Urroz Granados’ love of old Span- tradition that Granados began. Entrance is free on a first- ish music is exemplified in his piano suite Goyescas reveals the The work is dedicated to Alber- come, first-served basis. For re-composition of Domenico profound inspiration Granados to Urroz, who will be giving its further information please log Scarlatti’s G major harpsichord drew from Spanish art and culture. world premiere at this concert. on to Instituto Cervantes’ Face- sonata, K 520. The ballad El amor Finally, the varied faces of Spanish The second half of the pro- book page www.facebook.com/ y la muerte from the monumental folk music are represented in three gram consists of three highly InstitutoCervantesManila. Danish film ‘Rosita’ premiered at 12th Cinemalaya DANISH film Rosita, in which acclaimed ally recognized Danish actors Jens Albinus, actress Mercedes Cabral plays the title role, who portrays the middle-aged widower had its Asian and Philippine premiere at the Ulrik, and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, who 12th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent plays the role of his son Johannes, along Film Festival on August 13 at the Cultural with Julie Agnete Vang, Mads Riisom, Lise Center of the Philippines (CCP). Baastrup, and Jacob Moth-Poulsen. Cabral, who portrays a Filipina mail-order Since the story is set in a small fishing vil- bride torn between an old man and his son, lage in the northern tip of Denmark, Cabral graced the film’s screening, which is part and her manager Shandii Bacolod, also of Cinemalaya’s Indie Nation section. She an independent filmmaker, stayed for two is known for her remarkable roles in Bril- months in Copenhagen and the fishing town lante Mendoza’s award-winning films Serbis, of Hirtshals, where adjustment to the weather Kinatay, and Thy Womb before she won her became their major problem. first Best Actress award at the 2015 World “It was winter when we went there for the Premieres Film Festival for Alvin Yapan’s An shoot. It was snowing hard and we were able Kubo sa Kawayanan. to experience how they shoot films in Den- It was Mendoza who recommended Cabral mark. They are very professional. They shot to Danish filmmaker Frederikke Aspöck when for eight hours a day. Sometimes, it would they met at the Marrakech Film Festival in only take them six hours before packing up,” Morocco. Aspöck eventually won Best Direc- Bacolod recounted. tor for Rosita at the Moscow International Rosita, which premiered last year at Film Festival last year. Copenhagen in Denmark, is Cabral’s third Labor and Employment CANADIAN ENVOY VISITS DOLE SECRETARY The female director broke into the inter- international project after working with cel- Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd (right) receives a token of appreciation from Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder national film festival scene when she bagged ebrated South Korean filmmaker Park Chan- during the latter’s courtesy call at the Office of the Secretary in Intramuros, Manila. PHOTO BY JOMAR LAGMAY, LCO the Premier Prix de la Cinéfondation at the wook in the vampire thriller and Cannes Cannes Film Festival in 2004 for her short Film Festival Jury Prize winner Thirst in filmHappy Now. Aspöck’s feature film debut 2009. She has since starred in the Kuwaiti JDS Fellows Batch 14 to be sent off to Japan Labrador (Out Of Bounds) also made the drama series Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo rounds of international film festivals and also Stalk) and will soon appear in another in- MAKOTO IYORI, the Embassy of Japan’s A total of 20 persons comprise the 14th got favorable nods from critics worldwide. ternational production, Tilt by writer and Minister for Economic Affairs led the send-off batch of JDS Fellows from the Philippines. The kInternational University of Japan In Rosita, Cabral stars with internation- director Samir Arabzadeh of Sweden. ceremony for the 14th batch of Fellows of the Philippines have a total of 299 JDS Fellows up (Graduate School of International Relations, project for Human Resource Development to this date, including the said batch. International Development Program) Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) at Belonging Organizations of 14th batch JDS k Kobe University (Graduate School of Astoria Plaza in Pasig City. Fellows are: International Cooperation Studies, Special Also in attendance at the ceremony on k National Economic and Development Course for Development Policy) August 4 were Deputy Director General Authority (including regional offices) k International Christian University of National Economic and Development k Philippine Statistic Authority (School of Arts and Sciences, Public Policy and Authority Rolando Tungpalan, and other k Department of Health - Regional Office 8 Social Research Program) representatives from different government kCommission on Population - Regional k Meiji University (Graduate School of agencies in the Philippines. Office 5 Governance Studies, Governance Studies) The JDS project is a scholarship project k Metropolitan Manila Development kNagoya University (Graduate School financed by the government of Japan through Authority of Environmental Studies, Nagoya Univer- its Official Development Assistance - Grant Aid k Department of Public Works and High- sity Global Environmental Leaders Program Program. The aim of the project is to enhance ways - Regional Office 1 (NUGELP)) the JDS Fellows’ expertise in their respective k Sugar Regulatory Administration, an k National Graduate Institute for Policy fields, such as financial reform, investment attached agency of Department of Agriculture Studies (Graduate School of Policy Studies, and SME promotion policy; capacity develop- kPalawan Council for Sustainable Devel- One-Year Master's Program of Public Policy) ment of government officials; transportation opment, an attached agency of Department of k Hiroshima University (Graduate School infrastructure and; regional develop- Environment and Natural Resources for International Development and Coopera- ment administrative in Mindanao and or k Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - ARMM tion, Development Technology Course) support for establishment of Bangsamoro Office This year’s application period will n Mercedes Cabral and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard in ‘Rosita’ autonomous government. k Development Bank of the Philippines begin soon. Young government officials The project also aims to help build a pool of (including Regional Office 11) and those who are engaged in Mindanao future Filipino leaders from various govern- k Office of the Ombudsman (including or Bangsamoro regional development are JICC calls Filipino HS students mental institutions as well as non-govern- Regional Office 11) encouraged to apply. ment organizations located in Mindanao k Commission on Audit - Regional Office 1 For more information, please visit http:// to join international film fest region. The JDS Fellows are expected to k Adat-Betad Inc. (NGO) jds-scholarship.org/country/philippines/ THE Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) will be sent to Japan for the international leg contribute to the country’s overall socio- kUnited Youth for Peace and Development or contact the JICE JDS Project Office in the of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, in of the competition to be held on November economic development by returning to and (NGO) Philippines: Tel (0)2-753-3261, E-mail: jds. cooperation with the National Youth Commis- 26. All expenses to be incurred in relation working in the Philippines. Accepting Universities in Japan are: [email protected] sion (NYC), is now accepting entries for the Asian to this event will be borne by the Govern- International Children’s Film Festival 2016. ment of Japan through the Japan-East Asia The Film Festival was launched to serve as a Network of Exchange for Students and Youths platform for creative interaction and cultural (JENESYS2016) Program. exchange among young filmmakers by allow- The JENESYS2016 Program aims to strength- ing them to share their thoughts on certain en international relations among the youths of universal topics through short films. This year, Southeast Asia and Japan by facilitating various the festival will be focusing on the theme cultural and academic exchanges. “Something I Dislike.” To join the competition, please download the All Filipino high school students, except official forms and guidelines from the Embassy of those who have already been to Japan as Japan website www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp. part of previous Asian International Chil- For other inquiries, please call the Japan dren’s Film Festivals, are encouraged to join Information and Culture Center at 551-5710 lo- and submit their own three-minute videos cal 4210 or 2313 or send an e-mail at kouhou@ effectively exploring the theme of this year’s ma.mofa.go.jp. You may also direct your ques- festival. Deadline for submission of entries is tions to the office of the National Youth Com- on September 2. mission at [email protected] or call the number n Send-off ceremony for the 14th batch of JDS fellows The top three finalists from the Philippines 416-2833. MONDAY C Entertainment August 15, 2016 7

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PLUS: JaDine in Greece; Coco Martin’s brother debuts in Cinemalaya entry

OW ready for his much awaited return "They arrived in the morning, to the Kapamilya network, Aga Muh- RIPPLES had a few hours rest then started shooting scenes immediately. Nlach is finally back in ABS-CBN after a ERIC JOHN The first scenes were shot inside three-year stint in another network. SALUT the Athens airport. Then on the second day they shot in the most Aga was last seen in the sitcom to take on the job. In their new teleserye Till I popular spots in Athens,” shares a That’s My Doc before moving to "Lea called Aga and convinced Met You, James Reid and Nadine Dreamscape insider. TV5. The multi-awarded actor ad- him to accept the offer," says Lustre play business partners in After Athens, the group is set to mitted he was looking forward to our source. Aga and Lea have a wedding and events company. fly to the Greek city of Santorini getting back to doing more qual- been friends for more than two This time, part of the series takes to shoot more scenes. Santorini ity projects with his return to his decades now. place in Greece where fans can was also the location of the 2008 original home network. Being one of the ultimate mati- expect scenic and romantic loca- Star Cinema film For the First Aga will be one of the judges nee idols during the ’80s, Aga tions that the European country Time starring KC Concepcion and along with Vice Ganda, Yeng Con- has continually proven to be a is known for. Richard Gutierrez. stantino and Sandara Park in the consistent box-office actor and Director Antonette Jadaone and The only cast member of the new ABS-CBN reality show, Pinoy his career has spanned more than the production team flew ahead of show that was not able to join n Aga Muhlach with Lea Salonga (middle) and wife Charlene Gonzales Boyband Superstar. three decades in showbiz already. the cast in order to do an ocular the cast was Pokwang due to a Aga recently had a meeting with With more than 60 movies under inspection of the locations for the scheduling conflict. The talented to be a major TV event for 2016. It For his independent film the people behind the upcoming his belt, we can certainly expect show. Antonette was also joined comedienne had to do a show in was also revealed that TIMY will work, Ronwaldo has already new talent show and was ac- Aga to focus on working hard by Dreamscape Business Unit two cities in the US which was set premiere on August 29 in ABS- received nominations for Best companied by his manager Ethel on his road to a leaner physique. Heads Julie Anne Benitez and Ky- at the same time as the Till I Met CBN primetime block. Actor in the 2015 MMFF New Ramos. He was quick to accept Lately, the talented actor has been lie Manalo Balagtas, writer Shugo You shoot in Greece. But Pokwang kkk Wave category, Best Performer the offer to be part of the show al- sharing photos of him and wife Praico and executive producers had already shot initial scenes for It definitely looks like good act- in Young Critics Circle, Best New though there were apprehensions Charlene jogging together and Arnel Nacario and Marissa Kalaw. the show with Jadine in Subic ing runs in the family. Currently Actor in the International Film- because of his weight gain. So his working out hard. During the trip, Jadine was prior to leaving for abroad. The making a name for himself in the maker Film Festival London, and only request was that he be given If plans push through, the joined by Till I Met You fellow cast cast of TIMY is expected to return industry is Ronwaldo Martin, the Rising Male Star Award at the enough time to lose weight. 46-year-old actor’s contract sign- members Carmina Villarroel, An- to Manila on August 23. younger brother of television king 2016 Worldfest Houston Inter- And guess what? The Voice ing which marks his return to gel Aquino, Zoren Legaspi and JC Gauging from the pre promo- Coco Martin. And just like his national Film Festival. Kids mentor Lea Salonga was ABS-CBN will happen this week. Santos where they wasted no time tions staged by Dreamscape, it older brother, Ronwaldo is starting instrumental in convincing Aga kkk in shooting the important scenes. looks like Till I Met You is going out by making a mark in the indie movie scene. The younger Martin admits he has always looked up to his Kuya Coco not just in terms of acting but also as a responsible member of their family. As he makes his Cinemalaya debut this year with the film entry Pamilya Ordinaryo, Ronwaldo plays the role of a teenage parent who lives on the streets and resorts to stealing for the survival of his young family. During the gala premiere of the film, Coco Martin showed support by attending the Cinemalaya Independent Film Fes- tival gala night and could not hide his excitement how proud he was of Ronwaldo’s performance and how he thinks his younger brother has the potential to surpass him when it comes to acting. The Ang Probinsyano actor also admitted to n Nadine Lustre and James Reid flew to Greece for their new looking forward to working with teleserye ‘Till I Met You’ n JaDine with ‘TIMY’ co-star JC Santos (right) his brother in the future. n Ronwaldo Martin »globalspotlight Cory Vidanes, Malou Santos recognized globally as ‘Filipinas of Distinction’ ABS-CBN Corporation’s Chief Op- position in all sectors of the global erating Officer of Broadcast Cory economy," added Marily Monde- Vidanes and ABS-CBN Chief Oper- jar, FWN’s founder & CEO. "We ating Officer of Star Creatives Ma- gather all these amazing women lou Santos have been selected as at the Filipina Summit to inspire Most Influential Filipina Women each other and create synergy. We in the World (Global FWN100™) interview each awardee so that by the Filipina Women's Network. their collective stories of how The Global FWN100 Award™ they disrupted their professional recognizes 100 women of Philip- and personal lives will be part pine ancestry who are changing the largest recorded diaspora in n Darth Vader the face of leadership in the global modern times." workplace, having reached status “The summit’s theme this year for outstanding work in their re- is Influence. Accelerate. Action. ‘Star Wars’ trailer teases spective fields and are recognized Seeing all the Awardees on stage return of Darth Vader for their achievement and contri- during the gala awards ceremony butions to society, femtorship and assures me that the future of our LOS ANGELES: The second and lat- alongside Mads Mikkelsen and Whitaker. legacy. Vidanes and Santos were se- young Pinay sisters is solid,” said est trailer for the hotly-anticipated It has not been revealed which lected from an outstanding field of n Cory Vidanes n Malou Santos Susie Quesada, president of Ra- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story gave actor has been hired for Vader's latest nominees from around the world. mar Foods and FWN president. fans the first new footage of Darth big screen outing, due to hit theaters Vidanes was selected under ness venture that they helped start, “They were selected based on the “Awardees often share this inspir- Vader in more than a decade. in the United States on December 16. the Builders category. This award build or significantly grow. This size and scope of their positions, in- ing evening with their mothers, The 135-second teaser treated fans The character was voiced in the origi- honors Filipina women for dem- award category is for the trailblaz- fluence in their industries and their grandmothers, daughters, sons, to a sweeping space-scapes, all man- nal trilogy by James Earl Jones, now 85, onstrating exceptional business ers who have marshaled resources communities, board affiliations and spouses, partners, young women ner of Imperial battleships, laser fire while 81-year-old David Prowse donned impact at a large workplace envi- and applied innovative practices, other leadership roles.” and men, mentors and bosses everywhere and a suitably portentous the iconic cape and helmet. ronment; displaying deep passion processes and/or technologies in The Global FWN100 Award™ is from their organizations.” Forest Whitaker. The other Jone—Felicity—who for a cause through collaborative a new and groundbreaking way a working recognition award with The Filipina Summit’s aspira- The highlight was undoubtedly a was Oscar-nominated for her role initiatives or alliances on behalf to address significant business or a meaningful purpose and FWN’s tional sessions include “Smart. one-second cameo by a certain Dark opposite Eddie Redmayne in The of her own organization; and organizational opportunity. 2020 Vision: a Filipina woman Young. Unintimidated. Next Lord of the Sith in full villainous Theory of Everything, plays rebel demonstrating high potential and “The Global FWN100™ women leader in every sector of the global Generation Leaders. Yes. We. black regalia, his back to the camera, Jyn Erso, who has notched up a skill with measurable results in are dynamic entrepreneurs, rising economy by 2020. The awardees Are.”, Make Me A Filipina Mil- breathing like someone had just string of convictions for forgery, the private sector or public sector. stars under age 35, practitioners, are asked to re-invent themselves lionaire, and Make Me A Filipina stamped on his inhaler. assault and theft. “Buildership” is about building behind-the-scene leaders, com- by paying forward, femtoring a CEO. The popular “Pinay Speed It was the first glimpse of the char- She is sent on a mission to help better organizations or leading munity, government and corporate young Filipina woman and bring Femtoring” with selected 100 acter since 2005's Revenge of the Sith, investigate "a major weapons broken organizations to adjust, managers and executives who her to the Filipina Leadership young Filipina professionals and came at the climax of the clip. test"—better known as the Death repair, and re-align. have moved through the ranks in Global Summit on August 21-24, who will meet and learn from Forbes magazine's film writer Scott Star in development—and fnd out Santos, on the other hand, was large organizations, nonprofits, 2016 in Cebu, Philippines at the the Global FWN100™ award- Mendelson called it a "terrific piece of how to destroy it. selected under the Founder and and government agencies. They Shangri-La Mactan. ees is much awaited. Topic ses- stand-alone entertainment as well as Last year's Star Wars: The Force Pioneer award category. This award are inspiring examples of women “Cory Vidanes and Malou San- sions include: STEAM (Science, rock-solid marketing." Awakens made more than $2 bil- honors Filipina women in their doing extraordinary work who will tos are now partners in helping Techno­logy, Engineering, Arts, The first standaloneStar Wars lion worldwide, and analysts have capacities as the chief executive, motivate our youth and future lead- FWN develop the Filipina com- Mathematics), Economic Empo­ story, Rogue One is set just before A New backed Rogue One to dominate this president, executive director or ers,” said Josephine Romero, chair munity's pipeline of qualified werment, Health and Well-Being, Hope—the original film in the block- year's box office. founder of a company, community of the Global FWN100™ Worldwide leaders to increase the odds that Violence Against Women, and buster series—and stars Felicity Jones AFP organization, non-profit, or busi- Search and Selection Committee. some will rise to the ‘president’ Entrepreneurship Breakthroughs.