Following a very busy month of shows in June that gathered thousands of people to: Washington, D.C.; Bolingbrook, Illinois; Anchorage, Alaska; Jonesboro, Georgia; San Francisco, California; Jersey City, New Jersey; North Vancouver and Toronto, Canada, ABS-CBN North America's The Filipino Channel (TFC) and Lifestyle Network channel promise an explosive and dazzling month of July to light up the events scene in the U.S. and Canada:
Ian, Jodi and Richard in "The Achy Breaky Hearts" on July 8
The very successful TFC teleseryes "Pangako Sa 'Yo" and "Be Careful With My Heart" had the much adulated leading men Ian Veneracion and Richard Yap, respectively. Both men had one common denominator: lead female co-star Jodi Sta. Maria who showed her acting depth in drama and comedy. A dream love triangle comes to the big screen when the "Tisoy" Veneracion (a Filipino or Pinoy with Caucasian ancestry) and the "Chinoy" Yap (a Filipino or Pinoy with Chinese ancestry) duke it out for the affections of the hilariously, romantically desperate and confused 30-something Chinggay (Sta. Maria) as TFC@theMovies brings the rom-com "The Achy Breaky Hearts" to 32 theaters in U.S. and 5 in Canada on July 8. Directed by the acclaimed writer-director Antoinette Jadaone (who also wrote and megged the blockbusters, "That Thing Called Tadhana" and "You're My Boss"), the film also stars Beauty Gonzales, Sarah Lahbati, Desiree Del Valle, Erika Padilla, Denise Joaquin, Khalil Ramos, Sharmaine Buencamino, Miles Ocampo, Liza Lorena, and Rey Abellana, among others.
"Dolce Amore" cast, Robin Padilla, Morissette, Kyla, Daryl Ong, Kakai
in "One Kapamilya Go in Canada" on July 23
On July 23 at the Hershey Center of Mississauga – the third largest city in Ontario province and the sixth largest in Canada – will play host to a super TFC cast that is guaranteed to have something for all fans who will watch the big, "One Kapamilya Go Canada". To those following the global teleserye hit, "Dolce Amore", the love team of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil or LizQuen and Matteo Guidicelli are starring in this edition of the event. They will be joined by "Pilipinas Got Talent" judge, action star and cultural icon, Robin Padilla, R&B royalties of the Philippines, Kyla and Daryl Ong, powerful singer Morissette from "The Voice Philippines", and comedian Kakai. Expect hot dance numbers, amazing vocal performances, high energy production numbers, rollicking comedy, and barrels of family fun and surprises!
"Rock the Runway": A Benefit Fashion Event in Hollywood
with Rocky Gathercole on July 28
In the latest music video, "Misery", released recently by Gwen Stefani, critics described the visual treat as a fashion spectacle. Prominently featured were the red and yellow flowered dress by designer Geny Maalouf, and an ethereal all-red creation that features a La Perla bustier and tulle shirt by celebrated Filipino designer, Rocky Gathercole. But dressing up celebrities is nothing new to Gathercole. After all, his Hollywood clients include Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Carrie Underwood and Ariana Grande.
But on July 28 at the famous Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, Gathercole will bring his haute fashion to help abused children in the Philippines. Coming from a life of hardship growing up in the streets in the Philippines, Gathercole's heart has never been far from the young souls who struggle to survive in abusive situations. Thus the show, "Rock the Runway" which is a Benefit Fashion Event featuring Gathercole's creations. Produced by ABS-CBN's Lifestyle Network in cooperation with Jacob Meir, the show will benefit the Bantay Bata (Child Watch) program of ABS-CBN Foundation International.
