Happy Birthday Nicole! :)

It's been almost a year when I first saw Nicole Andersson at Solenn Heussaff's concert. With her sophisticated look, I thought I will never got a chance to talk to her, but I was wrong.

Talking to her is like talking to one of your friends, no tension ( I always feel the tension when I am talking with other celebrities haha! ), I really had fun talking to her.

One thing I love about her is that she always find time to talk to her followers and readers. I remember when she greeted me on my birthday, well at first I thought it was only a simple greeting/tweet from her, but she even made an effort by writing it on a piece of paper and twitpic it. That made my birthday really awesome.

It was really blurred but the hell I care, It's from Nicole Andersson :)

And because it's your birthday today...

I just want to tell you how thankful I am to finally meet you. You're one of the nicest, bubbliest and awesome person that I met. I always have this good vibes feeling whenever I read your tweets and blogs. I am so lucky that you've always noticed me. It was always a pleasure to be one of your readers. Thank you so much and you will always be one of my favorite bloggers :) Happy Happy Birthday! Have an awesome day! I love you Nic! (naks feeling close hahaha)

-krizia rueka :)

The Birthday Girl: Solenn Heussaff

It was two weeks before Solenn's birthday when my friends asked me if I want to go to Broadway (Eat Bulaga studio) to personally greet her. And because it was my first time to spend time with her on her birthday, I said yes.

Since it was almost two weeks ago and my friends are too busy with school stuff (thank God, i am not a student anymore) I thought we will never gonna push through our plans. But surprisingly, the night before Solenn's birthday, my friends told me that I should meet them at 9:30 am (I will never be a big fan of early call time hahaha!). I guess because I was so excited, I almost forgot to sleep haha! But seriously, I slept at 3 am and woke up at 6 am only to find out that the weather is not really in the mood. I am from Cavite and it'll take 2-3 hours to go to Broadway. The very kill joy rain plus the I-think-I-am-sick feeling makes me think that i will never gonna make it to Manila... but hey! the rain stopped at 8:30ish so I decided to leave the house before it rain again.

I was at the studio about 10:30ish (better late than never ang peg lol) and I finally saw EJ. We went to the studio and decided to stay there and wait for Ly. 

Here are the photos during Eat Bulaga:

Mr. Pogi 2012

Pinoy Henyo

Ryan Agoncillo

I don't know his name, but this guy is so handsome. Nuff said.

EB Babe Ann

The Birthday Girl

I went to Eat Bulaga for about 4 times already but it was our first time to participate on their games. It was totally fun but I am not really comfortable seeing a lot of cameras and seeing my self in the television. 

Ej and I tried to hide everytime Solenn went near our seats. It was really funny that she is one of our members during the wave game. Good thing she didn't recognized us and yes, we won!!! *Team B let's go, Team B let's fight* lol I can still remember it :))

Anyway, our plan is to surprise her in the dressing room.. unfortunately there are only two available backstage pass. I was the one left in the studio while Ly and Ej do what is need to be done. 

After the show, they already gave me the other pass. They told me that Solenn saw them. And so we decided to go to the dressing room holding our presents to her. EJ made the gift (no photo), Ly bought the personalized doughnuts and me... I only brought myself.. but presence is more important right? wrong?! ooookay :( hahaha lol kidding aside, I saw the efforts of my friends.. kudos to that ;)

Here are some of the photos:

It is still Solenn's birth month so let me just greet her again :)

Solenn,

For the last time, happy birthday!:)

I know I already told you this, but I will tell it to you again... It was really nice to spend a day with you especially on your birthday. :)

We wanted to make you feel happy on your birthday, but you know what? You make us feel happy too. Seeing you appreciate those little things, makes our heart beat faster hahaha! 

On that day, everything is soooo simple.. casual talks, the laughs... it's like we're talking to a person we've known for so long. That made us realized that we are so glad to have you :)

Thank you, Sos! :)

Credits to EJ Ballesteros

Human Lasallian Star 2012

Being part of Human Lasallian Star is one of the greatest moment I had experienced. I've been part of the First Human Lasallian Star last 2009 but I didn't got a chance to make it to the second (2010), that's why I decided to join for the third one. As an alumna, I was really excited to go back to school and to see some of my college friends. 

Here are the photos during the Human Lasallian Star in DLSU-D:

This is the aerial shot of the Human Lasallian Star:

I must say that I am really grateful to see a lot of people, Lasallian or non-Lasallian joined the said event. We celebrated the 100 years of LaSalle plus we also helped a lot of Lasallian Scholars.

I am a proud Lasallian and I am part of the STAR! :)

Bench x Mall of Asia: Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard

"Wanna be on top?" That's one of the most famous lines of Tyra Banks on America's Next Top Model. Yes, I may not be a fashionista but I am a huge fan of ANTM. As far a I remember, I started watching it when it was cycle 3 already so I had to search for the past 2 cycles. Actually it came to a point that I even ask my self why am I so addicted to it, I don't even know the true meaning of fashion... I'm just a simple girl who loves wearing jeans and shirts. But ANTM taught me that it's not the clothes but it's how confident you are wearing those clothes. I also love all the contestants, their differences makes me like them more though of course I have my favorite contestants in every cycle. I remember when cycle 14, Reina Hein followed me on twitter, I was so very happy. I always hope that she and other ANTM contestants will visit Philippines.

That's the time I heard that Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard will be part of Bench x Michael Cinco Philippine Fashion Week. Unfortunately, you can't attend the Bench PFW without an exlusive invite. Good thing, Bench had a contest and the winner will get an exclusive invite and they also had a contest for a meet and greet pass in Trinoma and Mall of Asia. I know I'm not lucky with online contest but I tried joining.. Sadly, I am right... I didn't win. But it makes me more eager to see the two of them. Seeing them will make me feel happy so I went to the second day of their Meet and Greet and it was held in Mall of Asia

I am satisfied just by seeing them in person. I didn't expect that I'll be able to talk to them... :)

Here are some of the photos:

Allison and Dominique with the Host Raymond Gutierrez

I was really starstrucked when I saw Allison Harvard. She's one of my favorite in ANTM. People say she has a creepiest eyes they've ever seen but hey! That's what makes me love her more. I love her eyes, I love her weirdness. That quality makes her more unique. She is sooo gorgeous! :)

And there's Dominique Reighard, one of the people I like in ANTM All Stars. Her song "Top of the World" is really an inspirational song for me. It makes me realize that I should not give up on my dream. We should always Dream Big! She's a very very nice person. A very pretty face with a good attitude. Everybody loves her! :)

Thank you Allison and Dominique for the hugs and kisses, I will surely cherish the moment I met you! :)

I still can't believe what happened, it is so magical. It was like a dream.
This would not be possible without the help of THE Michael Carandang and Ms. Dora, so thank you so much! :)

By the way, Allison is the model of Michael Cinco's perfume, Impalpable. I've been so in love with all the Bench Perfumes and I know this one is one of their best perfume!

Stay tuned for my Bench giveaway here in my blog, follow me on twitter for the update :) -@kriziarueka

Jay Park Live in Manila

I remember the time when I hang out with my Korean friends, I always ask them to tell me something about their place, culture or anything that connects with Korea. I love Korea, I love their food, I love Koreans especially my Korean friends. And then I realized that I only know a little about their music. I thought that maybe because I'm having a hard time to understand it or to memorize it but heck no! it's not an excuse not to listen to their music. I love music and I told my self why not try to know more about their music. 

Good thing, OrangeMagTV and MCA Music gave me an opportunity to cover the Jay Park Live in Manila Presscon in Eastwood Richmonde Hotel.

Jay Park promotes his latest and first full length album "New Breed" by having a 3day show in Manila (Eastwood, Venice Piazza, Lucky Chinatown Mall).

Someone from the media asked him if he will choose one between singing, dancing and modeling, what would it be. He laughed when he heard the word "modeling" because he knows that he does not fit into a modeling world and he immediately answered that it would be dancing. He was also asked that in all of his songs in his new album, what song he would dedicate to all the Filipino girls, he said that the song would be "Girlfriend" because he knows that there are lot of beautiful Filipinas and he thinks that it's a perfect song for us. I know a lot of his Filipina fans will be super "kilig" if they were at the presscon. :)

Meet and Greet at RedBox, Eastwood.

I really adore guys with tattoos and I'm glad Jay Park have a lots of tattoos :)

Here are some of the photos...

Eastwood:

Ms. Sabrina Orial

Jay Park together with the host, Ms. Jinri Park.

Lucky Chinatown Mall:

Ms. Sabrina Orial

Jinri Park and Jay Park

Jay Park with the Prepix member Ji Hye Choi

With the Host, Ms. Jinri Park. Thanks to Jinri because she introduced me to some of Jay Park's songs by playing it on RX93.1 :)

I had fun watching his shows and I admit I become an instant fan of Jay Park. I admire him because he sings and dance well and he stays humble and showed us how he love his fans. After I heard him singing, I must say that I like their music and I am looking forward to hear his future songs.

Thank you also to OrangeMagTv for the opportunity to meet Jay Park :)

Credits: OrangeMagTV and Juan Manila Express

NORAH JONES: Little Broken Hearts

PolyEast Records invite us last Monday to listen to Norah Jones' new album "Little Broken Hearts" (Blue Note/EMI) produced by Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton). The 12-track album features the gently rolling first single "Happy Pills."

I'm glad to be part of the advanced listening party because I am also a fan of Norah Jones. Her voice is so relaxing and what's good with her new album is that it is a lot different from her previous albums. The album is dark, moody and full of wounded emotions which makes not only me but a lot of people relate to all of her songs. 

I really love her album cover! Jones drew the inspiration for the album cover from the vintage movie posters that adorn Burton's Los Angeles studio. "Brian has this great collection of Russ Meyer posters in his studio," explains Jones, "and this particular one, called Mudhoney, was right over the couch where I sat every day. I  always was looking at it and thinking 'that's  so cool I want to look like her!' I remember staring at the poster the whole time we made the record. It's a great visual."

Little Broken Hearts Tracklist:

1. Good Morning
2. Say Goodbye
3. Little Broken Hearts
4. She's 22
5. Take It Back
6. After The Fall
7. 4 Broken Hearts
8. Travelin' On
9. Out On The Road
10. Happy Pills
11. Miriam
12. All A Dream

She's so beautiful and I really dig her new look! :)

BTS: Happy Pills

Happy Pills (Official Music Video)

Norah Jones' new album is now available in stores nationwide released by PolyEast Records.

Korean Popstar: JAY PARK

(New Breed is under MCA MUSIC)

25 year old Park Jaebeom a.k.a Jay Park will again make his fans fall in love with his new full length album, "New Breed". 

K-Pop lovers will surely get excited to know that after his performance in MTV's Exit in Mall of Asia, Jay Park is finally coming back to Manila this week. 

Catch him live in his 3 days show from May 4-6, 2012.

May 4, 2012 (Friday 7pm) Eastwood Mall Open Park

May 5, 2012 (Saturday 7pm) Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill

May 6, 2012 (Sunday 4pm) Lucky Chinatown Mall

(Metro Manila's premiere themed lifestyle centers by Megaworld Corporation)

YouTube sensations Krissy & Ericka and Asia’s acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina will also perform in these series of mall shows. The 3-day shows will be hosted by RX93.1 DJ Jinri Park.

And to those who will buy Jay Park's album during those dates, it will be signed by Korean Popstar, Jay Park himself! So grab a copy and let Jay Park serenade you.

You should also check out Jay Park in the cover of Orange Magazine TV April 2012 Issue.