Category: Entertainment

FAMS to show The Mikado

Taking the lead from operetta’s Victorian heyday and embracing the legacy of WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, this production draws on the exoticism of medieval Japan and catapults it into the land-that-never-was: the nineteenth century steam-driven space-age. FAMS Theatre Company, the grand dame of the Northern Beaches community theatre scene is back in its 41st […]

Jessica Sanchez, American Idol hopeful

Another Filipina is gunning for the “American Idol” title. Jessica Sanchez’s powerful vocals had FilAms and the judges gushing and raving about the resurrection of Whitney Houston. When the 16-year-old finalist performed the Houston masterpiece, “I Will Always Love You,” the judges were so moved they gave the Filipino-Mexican teen a standing ovation. Judge Tyler […]

Lass from flood-ravaged Cagayan de Oro tops reality singing contest

MANILA, Philippines —Just days after deadly flash floods hit Cagayan de Oro, the capital city of Misamis Oriental finds a small reason to celebrate. Hometown girl and aspiring singer Krizza Neri, who hails from Tablon district, topped the GMA 7 reality talent search “Protégé”— besting finalists Lovely Embuscado from Davao and Lirah Bermudez from Iloilo […]