Top Model Invasion: Raina Hein for Bench

As we all know, Bench already brought three America's Next Top Models here in the Philippines. Allison Harvard, Dominique Reighard and Sophie Sumner endorsed the said brand.

After bringing them here in Manila, ANTM fans are requesting to bring the other models here. I've been observing all of their requests and a lot of them asked to bring Raina Hein. I, myself requested for her too. :) 

Then Raina Hein started to tweet in Tagalog that made us puzzled if she's really going here in Manila:

And yesterday, she posted a photo on her twitter:

Mr. Michael Carandang and Bench confirmed it through twitter:

And just now, Raina Hein tweeted about going here in Manila...

and YES, she'll be here in two days. :)

I am a big fan of ANTM especially of Raina Hein that is why I am so happy and excited that finally she will be here in Manila to endorse one of the brand I love, Bench. :)

Meet and Greet: Top Model Sophie Sumner

America's Next Top Model Season 18 winner, Sophie Sumner is back in the Philippines for the Bench show at the Philippine Fashion Week on October 27, 2012.

But what's more awesome is that Bench will have a Meet and Greet for Sohpie Sumner. 100 lucky winners will get a once in a lifetime chance to meet her on October 26, 2012 at Bench Glorietta 5.

Here's what you need to do:

Twitpic @benchtm a FIERCE photo of yourself wearing any Bench clothing. Don’t forget to SMIZE and use the hashtag: #BenchxSophieContest.

For more details, just visit: http://bit.ly/BenchxSophieContest

I assure you guys, it will be worth meeting her :)

PS. I'm wearing Bench clothing on this photo too! :)

Goodluck to all Sophie Sumner's fans :) ♥

Ogie Alcasid gathers the biggest hitmakers in newest album

OPM President Ogie Alcasid is undeniably one of the most prolific singer-songwriter of his generation, having written hits like Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Kailangan Kita, Ikaw Lamang, Pangako, among others. Acknowledging this, Universal Records is releasing the most ambitious project of Ogie: The Songwriter & The Hitmakerswhich gathers the biggest music acts in the country to perform compositions of Ogie.

“I feel so honored to have been given a project as big as this,” says Ogie. “I am in awe of all the talents involved here.”

The Songwriter & The Hitmakers features Ogie's songs recorded by Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Jed Madela, Kuh Ledesma, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, JayR and Jaya. New compositions and some of Ogie’s biggest hits are included in the album.

The album also includes a stirring duet of Ogie and Regine.

 The project is indeed very timely as Ogie is all set to celebrate his 25th anniversary in show business next year.

Clear Dream Match

I never imagine my self watching a football game or any sports live except for the sports that I've watched at the sports fest. When Clear announced that they will be having a Football Dream Match, I was really excited to watch it. 

Here's the list of the players:

I went to the game with my awesome friends. We all wear black since that is the color for the Team James. We also cheered Solenn's boyfriend, Nico Bolzico. One thing I realized when we watched the game is that it is so hard to cheer for one team since they were all good players, so we end up cheering both teams.. and we regret nothing. :)

Here are some of the photos (Sorry for the blurred photos): 

James Younghusband

Saba Garmaroudi from Team Phil. Best Goalkeeper of the night :)

Dinner from Greenwich, the Official Food Partner of Clear Dream Match.

Eventhough Team Phil won the Dream Match, we're still proud on the Team James' game performance :)

(Lhen, Zhell, Jai and Me)

(Me, Ly and EJ)

I enjoyed watching the game and I was able to spend the night with my friends and that makes the whole night awesome :)

Thank you so much Clear for the VIP Tickets and for giving us the opportunity to watch the Clear Dream Match :)

Paulo Avelino Treats His Fans With His First Single "When She Cries"

Award-winning actor Paulo Avelino has a lot to be thankful for - acting recognitions, a phenomenal TV series (He play as Nathan in Walang Hanggan) , slew of endorsements. However, for Paulo, he considers his throngs of fans his biggest blessing.

As a means of thanking those people who selflessly loves him, Paulo has just released his first single – his own rendition of the hit When She Cries., which was one of the biggest hits of the 90’s originally done by Restless Heart.

“This is a gift to all my fans,” says Paulo. “I want to give all of you (my fans) this song.”

He singles out the line “I pray this time, I can be the man that she deserves”  as his promise to his fans that he hopes that he is deserving of all their love and support.

Paulo admits that he never dreamt of being a recording artist, but he is thankful to Universal Records for entrusting to him this project.

Follow Paulo Avelino on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino

DOWNLOAD Paul Avelino's "WHEN SHE CRIES" Full song here: http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/music/paulo-avelino/464458/When-She-Cries.html

The Red Crab Alimango House: 24 Ways Of Enjoying Your Crab

Since the rain is not really in the mood, I thought I will never gonna make it to the event, but I thought wrong... well, we are a little bit late but still, we were able to attend the blogger's night in Red Crab Lucky Chinatown mall.

Here's what I ate during the event:

Deep Fried Crab with Togue in Sichuan Sauce and Crab Adobo sa Buko

Crab Sotanghon and Crab Singapura

Chinese Salted Egg Crab and Roasted Garlic Crab

Crab Tausi and Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Crab

Thai Chili Crab and Crab Sinigang sa Sampaloc

The prices are:

Middlewight Crabs P145 / 100g (500-700g) 

Big Crabs P155 / 100g (800-900g) 

King Crabs P165 / 100g (1kg-up) 

Female Crabs P165 / 100g (all sizes)

I got to taste 10 out of 24 Crab Dishes. 24 Crab Dishes? Yes, you read it right. What I love about these dishes is that it does have a certain taste that makes you crave for more. 

My favorite dishes so far is the Crab Sinigang sa Sampaloc and Crab Singapura (though I love all the dishes). Sinigang is my comfort food and I was really surprised that they combine it with a crab plus this is the perfect food during rainy days. Crab Singapura made me miss my Singapore days (reminiscing while eating haha). The golden fried buns is really perfect for this dish since in Singapore some people would prefer eating this rather than rice. And rice will make you feel bloated while you're having a moment with the 24 crab dishes, it's not cool right? So I still choose buns over a rice ;)

Well, some people I know, think that I hate crab because they barely see me eating crabs during the occasions. The reason behind it is that I really don't know how to eat crabs so I end up waiting for my parents to take off the shell.. weird but true. So thanks to Mee-i for helping me and teaching me during the blogger's night! (First time eh hahaha).

And one thing I learned while eating is that in order to enjoy eating those 24 crab dishes you must eat it with your bare hands :)

For those who love crabs and buffet, I am sure you will enjoy this in Red Crab Greenbelt 3 for the month of August.

Thank you Red Crab for inviting us! :)

Credits to: Sangkutsa

The Jinri Experience

Jinri Park a Korean Radio DJ on RX93.1, Model and also a columnist will be known as the "gravure idol" because she is the first female model that released a gravure photobook here in the Philippines. 

Here are some of the shots that will make you buy a gravure book took by Mr. Jay Tablante published by Rawr Books:

Check out the video trailer made by FHM Philippines:

The Jinri Experience

It's a great news to all her followers and to all the Jinjas out there because there will be a book launch and signing to the following date:

August 5, 2012 - Robinsons Galleria Activity Center (3-7pm)

August 11, 2012 - National Bookstore Trinoma (3-7pm)

August 15, 2012 - Powerbooks Greenbelt 4 (5-9pm)

For more info's about the book launching, like her fan page and follow her on twitter:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jinri-Park/162634673799331

Twitter: jinri_88