FAMAS Awards 2018 Complete List of Nominees, Vice Ganda to Receive Dolphy King of Comedy Award

Wazzup Pilipinas!

"Mary Liza Diño Seguerra (also known as Liza Diño) won her first Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) award last December 26, 2017 for her performance in "Ringgo: The Dog Shooter." And Liza Diño took to Instagram to explain why her win meant so much to her. Sharing a photo with her partner, Ice (Aiza) Seguerra, she noted that both of them now have FAMAS acting nods to their name."

Aiza Seguerra's very first award was from FAMAS for Best Child Star Best Child Actress for Aso't Pusa back in 1990.

But that is not the reason why FAMAS and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) headed by Liza Diño are now partnering for the latest run of the FAMAS Awards. For her, FAMAS  deserves their support, not only because the award-giving body has been the very first of its kind recognizing those whop excel in the showbiz industry but also of its prestige, regardless of its ups and downs, FAMAS is still FAMAS.

With a new addition to its many awards, named as the Dolphy King of Comedy award, they revealed that the winner is Vice Ganda. You'll get more information form the video coverage we took from the press launch held on May 3, 2018 at Victorino's Restaurant in Quezon City.

A victory party for all nominees will be held on May 19 since they consider even the nominees as winners already.

Photo Caption: L-R (Francia Conrado (FAMAS President), Ricky Lee (Jury Chairman), Mary Liza Dino Esguerra (FDCP Chairman and CEO), Madonna Sanchez (Executive Producer)

Here are the FAMAS Awards 2018 Nominees:

Best Picture Nominees

Ang Larawan

Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Birdshot

Love You To The Stars And Back

Nervous Translation

Paki

Respeto

The Chanters

Tu Pug Imatuy (The Right To Kill)

Yield

 Best Director Nominees

Khavn Dela Cruz - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Mikhail Red – Birdshot

Thop Nazareno - Kiko Boksingero

Antoinette Jadaone - Love You To The Stars And Back

Shireen Seño - Nervous Translation

Treb Monteras - Respeto

Arnel Barbarona - Tu Pug Imatuy (The Right To Kill)

Victor Delotavo Tagaro / Toshihiko Uriu – Yield

Best Actor Nominees

Justine Samson - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Allen Dizon – Bomba

Jojit Lorenzo - Changing Partners

Noel Comia - Kiko Boksingero

Joshua Garcia - Love You To The Stars And Back

Timothy Castillo – Neomanila

Abra – Respeto

Dingdong Dantes - Seven Sundays

Nonie Buencamino - Smaller And Smaller Circles

Bembol Roco - What Home Feels Like

Best Actress Nominees

Joana Ampil - Ang Larawan

Angeli Bayani – Bagahe

Iza Calzado - Bliss

Agot Isidro - Changing Partners

Nathalie Hart - Historiographika Errata

Maja Salvador - I’m Drunk, I Love You

Max Eigenmann - Kulay Lila Ang Gabi Na Binudburan Pa Ng Mga Bituin

Julia Baretto - Love You To The Stars And Back

Dexter Doria - Paki

Gloria Diaz - Si Apple At Si Chedeng

Best Supporting Actor Nominees

Robert Arevalo – Ang Larawan

John Arcilla - Birdshot

Edgar Allan Guzman– Deadma Walking

Mon Confiado – Mga Gabing Kasinghaba Ng Hair Ko

Ricky Davao - Paki

Dido Dela Paz – Respeto

Loonie - Respeto

Jess Mendoza – Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig

Aga Muhlach – Seven Sundays

Best Supporting Actress Nominees

Odette Khan - Barboys

Adrienne Vergara – Bliss

Angeli Sanoy - Bomba

Chai Fonacier - Respeto

Yayo Aguila - Kiko Boksingero

Thea Yrastorza – Respeto

Cristine Reyes - Seven Sundays

Irma Adlawan - What Home Feels Like

Best Original Screenplay Nominees

Khavn Dela Cruz , Achinette Villamor , Jerry Gracio - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Jason Paul Laxamana – Instalado

Antoinette Jadaone - Love You To The Stars And Back

Giancarlo Abrahan  - Paki

Treb Monteras Ii, Njel De Mesa– Respeto

Fatrick Tabada - Si Chedeng At Si Apple

Andrian Legaspi, John Bedia -  The Chanters

Adapted Screenplay

Ang Larawan

From the musical of the same title with libretto by Rolando Tinio.

Adapted screenplay by Waya Gallardo with contributions from Celeste Gallardo,Loy Arcenas, Alemberg Ang, Dennis Marasigan, Girlie Rodis and Ryan Cayabyab

Changing Partners

Based on the musical of the same title by Vincent de Jesus

Adapted screenplay by Vincent de Jesus and Lilit Reyes

Smaller And Smaller Circles

Based on the novel of the same title by F.H. Batacan

Adapted screenplay by Ria Limjap ang Moira Lang

Best Cinematography

T.M. Malones- Baconaua

Albert Banzon - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Mycko David - Birdshot

Alex Espartero - Historiographika Errata

Boy Yñiguez - Last Night

Ike Avellana – Respeto

Victor Delotavo Tagaro – Yield

Production Design

Jao Manahan - Alipato

Gino Gonzales – Ang Larawan

Marija Vicente, Timmy Harn And Zeus Bascon - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Michael N. Espanol - Birdshot

Donald Camon / Julius Erving Somes - Historiographika Errata

Leeroy New - Nervous Translation

Popo Diaz - Respeto

Best Editing

Carlo Francisco Manatad - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Lawrence Ang - Respeto

Jerrold Tarog – Bliss

Marya Ignacio - Changing Partners

John Torres, Shireen Seño - Nervous Translation

Victor Delotavo Tagaro - Yield

Best Sound

Mikko Quizon , Stephen Lopez - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Aian Caro - Birdshot

Mikko Quizon - Bliss

Dempster Samarista / Krysver Gomez - Bundok Banahaw, Sacred And Profane

Mikko Quizon, Jason Conanan , Kathrine Salinas, John Perez - Nervous Translation

Corrine De San Jose - Respeto

Victor Delotavo Tagaro - Yield

Best Musical Score

Ryan Cayabyab – Ang Larawan

Khavn Dela Cruz - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Francis De Veyra - Historiographika Errata

Joee Mejias - Medusae

Jay Oliver Durias – Respeto

Alyana Cabral - The Debutantes

Arnel  Barbaron - Tu Pug Imatuy ( The Right To Kill )

Best Visual Effects

Iar Arondaing – Instalado

Mothership - The Ghost Bride

Imaginary Friends Studios -Pwera Usog

Best Original Song

             

   Twelve - 12

Ang Panday – Ang Panday

Gitik –Gitik  - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Katurog Na  - Balangiga: Howling Wilderness

Yung Pakiramdam –Changing Partners

Alaalarawan  - Kiko Boksinger

Para Sa Respeto  - Respeto

Kabuwisit Ba – Respeto

       Last Message From Earth – Alipato Theme From Historiographica

FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open Starts May 3

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74 teams compete at The Sands SM By the Bay

A SLEW of talented international players vying for tournament points are arriving today as they brace for the main draw of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open set to open later this week at the Sands SM By The Bay. 

Paraguay's Michelle Amarilla, who with Gabriela Filippo battled with the legendary United States pair of April Ross and Kerri Walsh Jennings in the first knock-out round of the 2015 Beach Volleyball World Championships, will banner the 16-pair women's cast. 

The highest rated team in the field, Amarilla will have Erika Bobadilla as her partner in the competition which the Philippines is making its hosting debut. The Paraguayans hope to bounce back in Manila after the duo failed to make it to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Malaysia Open semifinals in Langkawi last Sunday.

Ayumi Kusano, who played for Japan that won the Spike for Peace beach volleyball crown in 2015 at the Philsports Arena with Akiko Hasegawa, will return for another run at glory, this time with her partner Takemi Nishibori.

The young Netherlands pair of Katja Stam and Julia Wouters, who lost to Russia’s Ksenia Dabizha and Daria Mastikova in the women’s gold medal match of the Malaysia Open last Sunday, will also be worth-watching in the $10,000, one-star tournament organized by the Beach Volleyball Republic

Another player to watch out in the Manila Open is Lindsey Fuller, the 2014 US NVL Most Improved Player who will be paired with Kaley Melville for United States.

In the men's division, Austria’s Simon Fruhbauer and Jorg Wutzl, who earned their first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour gold medal at the Malaysia Open last Sunday at the expense Russia’s Petr Bakhnar and Taras Myskiv, will be the tandem to watch out.

The Austrian pair has been playing together since 2016.

Silver medalists Bakhnar and Myskiv will also be here in Manila along with Germany's Paul Becker and Eric Stadie, who lost to Thailand's I. Nuttanon and P. Sedtawat in the bronze medal match in Langkawi Open last weekend.

The highest-rated team in the men's division is Sweden's Martin Apprelgen and Simon Boman, who placed ninth in Langkawi. 

Among those early arrivals is Israel, which split its four tune-up sets with Filipinos James Pecaña and KR Guzman, and Ranran Abdilla and Edwin Tolentino Monday night.  Israel is among the 16 teams vying for four men's slots in the main draw.

The Philippines has entered four women's pairs in the main draw, with high-flying University of Santo Tomas standout Sisi Rondina and Dzi Gervacio leading the charge.

Rondina, a three-time UAAP beach volleyball champion, is no stranger to international tournaments, having represented the Philippines in last year's 29th Southeast Asian Beach Volleyball Championships in Singapore with Bernadeth Pons.

Other Filipinas competing are sand court veterans Charo Soriano and Bea Tan, two-time BVR national champions Karen Quilario and Lot Catubag, and wildcard entries DM Demontaño and Jackie Estoquia.

     

BVR national champions Jade Becaldo and Calvin Sarte and Kevin Juban and Raphy Abanto complete the men's cast.

     

The competition will commence with the men's division qualifiers on Thursday and before moving into the main draw for women and men on Friday.

       

The round of 12 and the quarterfinals are scheduled on Saturday with the semifinals and finals on Sunday. 

The event is promoted by E-Plus Global Sdn Bhd and organized by Beach Volleyball Republic Inc.

Damas Latinas Manila to Hold Tropicana Latin Charity Ball and Silent Auction on May 19

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Vamos a bailar!

The Latin American Women’s Club (Damas Latinas Manila) will be holding its Annual Charity Ball on the 19th of May, 2018 at the Fairmont Hotel Makati. This year’s theme is Tropicana, and it will be one of the club’s most colorful and vibrant events to date.

Excellent food and service can be expected from the chef and servers of the Fairmont hotel. Drinks will be sponsored by Coca Cola FEMSA, Bacardi, and Heineken. Other major sponsors include Santa Fe Relocation Services, Volenday, Turkish Airlines and Santos Knight Frank.

This year, the club has an exciting addition to the ball, it's host, Nico Bolzico. One of the most successful influencers from social media today. His enthusiasm will definitely add more fun and flavor to the events of the night.

The annual charity ball has become the main fundraising event of the year for the club, the proceeds from this event will go to the two causes the club has been passionately supporting for the last 20 years - The Holy Family Home Foundation and the Eugenia Ravasco Daycare Center. The Latin Ball has gained popularity and is recognized as one of the Top 20 Events of the Year in the Philippines by the Philippine Tatler. Attendance consists of some of the most exceptional members of Philippine society and the diplomatic community, along with numerous multinational executives and business owners. The presence of these people alone guarantees extensive media coverage for the club and their sponsors, which is always good leverage for them to meet their objectives and is without a doubt, a great opportunity to further strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between nations.

In addition to the ball, the annual silent auction will also be one of the activities of the night. The auction will include items such as overnight stays at The Farm at San Benito, high-end fashion jewelry pieces, different baskets featuring local items from the club’s members specific nations, and many more. The club will also raffle off 2 business class tickets to Europe care of Turkish Airlines.

Entertainment will be provided by Sabor Latino, a Latin band that will make you dance the entire night and there will also be a dance group that will perform Latin dances and not to be forgotten is the “hora loca”, the culmination of the event wherein everyone finally can let loose, take of their shoes, and dance the night away.

The club is confident that the persistent generosity of all the guests will help them continue raising funds to help and support the beneficiaries’foundations.

Please note that anyone is welcome to donate to the auction and that there are still sponsorship packages available for those interested. You can contact Roxana Muñoz at ‭+63 917 5908876 or Vanesa Villavicencio at +639178401616‬, or send an email to tickets@damaslatinasmanila.org  for more details about this.

You can also get updates through the Damas Latinas Manila website  www.damaslatinasmanila.org and FB page www.facebook.com/DamasLatinasManila‬‬


The Latin American Women’s Club (Damas Latins Manila) is a duly registered non-stock, non-profit organization founded in 1966 by a group of Latin American women seeking to establish an organization with two main purposes:

To offer a source of information, friendship, and support to Spanish speaking families who have come to live in the Philippines.

To gather forces to provide assistance to local people in need, especially children who do not have access to education, health services or a safe environment.

Our beneficiaries’ institutions are:
The Holy Family Home Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization managed by the Congregation of the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy Family. Holy Family Home provides long-term residential care, protection, and rehabilitation of over 25 abandoned, neglected, orphaned, and physically abused girls. The foundation aims to mold the girls residing in the home into socially functioning individuals.

The Eugenia Ravasco Daycare Center in Parañaque is run by The Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Congregation. Their mission is to provide basic health care, education and a clean safe environment for children from 3 to 4 years old, so that their parents can go to work and earn a living.

The Club is looking forward to having you in the Latin Charity Ball to help, show support to the organizations and to share the Latin culture.