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2018: Year of Asian Artists Agency

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2018 is an exciting year for the Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI). The past year was blessed with awards, television and movie projects, endorsemen­ts, record deals, concerts, corporate shows and travel opportunit­ies.

This year, AAAI artists are totally active and their presence is everywhere from mainstream to social media.

First on the list is Boy Abunda, who keeps his guests on their toes as they take the hot seat and engage in a lively conversati­on in The Bottomline with Boy Abunda and Tonight with Boy Abunda. He is also writing his third book, a follow-up to the best-seller, It’s Like This.

Aside from her endorsemen­ts, Bianca Gonzalez is busy hosting Cinema News and Modern Living on ANC.

Drew Arellano takes viewers to exciting journeys here and outside the country in Biyahe ni Drew, while he shares interestin­g facts and trivia in his show AHA! on GMA 7.

Amy Perez is busy with her DZMM radio program Sakto (with Marc Logan) and ABS-CBN television shows Umagang Kay Ganda and It’s Showtime.

Mariel Rodriguez is preparing for her much-awaited comeback on television.

Heartthrob Leo Consul is excited for his big project as the lead actor in his first Indonesian movie, Bukan Jodoh Biasa. He also recently signed up with Star Music and will soon release his debut single, a cover of Yeng Constantin­o’s hit song Ikaw, rendered in a mix of Filipino and Bahasa, which will be released in Manila and Indonesia.

Ai-Ai delas Alas continues to spread laughter and joy with Sunday PinaSaya and Bossing and Ai (together with Vic Sotto) and is taping her new series Sherlock Jr. on GMA 7.

Aiko Melendez gets rave reviews for her explosive performanc­e as the villainous Emilia Ardiente in the hit TV drama series Wildflower on ABS CBN.

Ariel Rivera plays Jacob Montecillo in the teleserye Hanggang Saan.

After appearing in the movie Meant to Beh, Dawn Zulueta is busy reviewing scripts for her next project.

Gelli de Belen plays the aunt of Daniel Padilla in La Luna Sangre and considers other various offers on television and movies.

Get ready for a dose of musicality as you listen to the soothing voice of Sitti. Aside from various gigs, she is busy finishing the remixes of her latest album, Electro Sitti.

Bryan Termulo is promoting his new single titled Agwat, released under Ivory Music & Video. He will have a series of PAGCOR shows with Rufa Mae Quinto.

Bayani Agbayani never fails to make people laugh in I Can See Your Voice and is taping for the upcoming teleserye, Sana Dalawa ang Puso, topbilled by Robin Padilla, Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria.

Rufa Mae Quinto is happy and grateful for her shows Home Sweetie Home on ABS-CBN and Kalye Wars on Cignal TV. She will also do a series of PAGCOR shows with Bryan.

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are busy shooting hoops. Kiefer dribbles for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Associatio­n, while Thirdy is with Ateneo Blue Eagles and shot his way to UAAP Season 80 Finals MVP. He is being eyed to be part of the roster of Gilas players for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Chef Anton Amoncio had a memorable experience participat­ing in a chef exchange program by the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence held in Calgary, Canada. He is whipping up new recipes for his YouTube channel Anton’s Food Corner.

Online dance sensation Mastermind creates new dance steps for the group’s huge following on social media and has offers for corporate shows and concerts.

The Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Associatio­n (MMCAA) presents Love, Basil, a post-Valentine concert featuring

Basil Valdez (photo), with the Ateneo Chamber Singers. Set on Feb. 15, 8 p.m. at the Music Museum, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City, the fundraisin­g event is for the benefit of Project MMARIA, the MMCAA’s Quick Response to Calamities mobilizati­on initiative.

Known for giving life to OPM classics and memorable movie themes penned by the most celebrated composers such as the late great George Canseco (Ngayon at Kailanman and Ikaw, among many others) and Ryan Cayabyab, Basil will take concert-goers on a journey of timeless hits that will make them smile, cry, fall in love and feel inspired once again.

Enjoy the iconic voice with your loved ones in the one-night-only concert. Tickets can be purchased via www.ticketworl­d.com.ph and the Music Museum Ticketron at the following prices: Orchestra Center (P3,000); Orchestra Side (P2,500); and Balcony (P1,500). The concert is also still open for sponsorshi­p.

For details, call the MMCAA Alumni Office at alumni@mc.edu.ph or (02) 5805400 to 29 ext. 1187.

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