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Journal Jessica Sanchez makes waves for Clinton campaign Prime time heats up with Echo-Arci tandem By Klarize
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Jessica sanchez’s latest single “stronger Together” was a hit at this year’s Democratic National convention, so much so that the song has become the unofficial anthem of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary clinton’s campaign. Legendary songwriters carole Bayer sager, Bruce Roberts and Kenneth “Babyface” edmonds wrote the song and asked the halfFilipina, half-Mexican popstar to record it. Without hesitation, she agreed to it and the next day she recorded the catchy, upbeat pop song. Just days after recording, “stronger Together” premiered at the DNc. sanchez describes hearing her voice at the DNc as a “crazy experience” and is proud to contribute her talents to the campaign. “it was insane, and i still can’t believe i’m out here doing this stuff,” sanchez, 21, told the Asian Journal. “it’s a huge opportunity to be out here, and it’s so amazing to be a part of this campaign.” in addition to providing the voice for the campaign’s theme song, the american idol alum has been on the ground campaigning for clinton. earlier this month, sanchez was at the University of Las Vegas (UNLV) with Hillary for Nevada registering voters and
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photo from Jessica Sanchez’s official Facebook page
garnering support. sanchez feels that clinton has the people’s interest on the forefront. she added that a clinton presidency would greatly benefit young americans because of her plans to make college affordable and limit student debt. “i really feel like she’s for the people, and she’s really here to help our future and i feel like she will improve the country,” sanchez said. “i’m excited to be a part of this and support her and actually
vote her this election, which is the first election where i’ll be able to vote.” The campaign’s message also resonates with sanchez, who believes in uniting americans together is the solution to many of the nation’s problems. “i don’t want to name names, but i feel like [clinton’s] message is better than other people’s messages,” sanchez said with a laugh. “i think bringing the community together is really important.”
Drew Barrymore in Manila by Kristy
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Drew barrymore made a surprise visit to manila.
HoLLyWooD actress Drew Barrymore is in Manila! on Tuesday, sept. 20 sM supermall posted on their Facebook page several photos of the actress’ visit to its Makati branch. Drew visited the country to promote her makeup line Flower Beauty. some of the actress’ popular films in the country are “charlie’s angels” and “50 First Dates.”
aBs-cBN Network talent and sexy actress arci Muñoz and asian Drama King Jericho Rosales are teaming up for the first time in the series “Magpahanggang Wakas.” By just looking at the program’s teaser, this prime time fare looks more daring with the pair sharing both romantic and daring moments by the sea. at “Magpahanggang Wakas” grand launch, prime time’s hot new tandem talked about taping their intimate scenes in caramoan, camarines sur, Bicol. Granted they had never worked together before, Rosales admitted there were awkward moments between himself and Muñoz on location, especially when doing their sensual takes. “Me and arci just kind of laughed it off. of course, we were really awkward then because this is our first time in a project together,” the dramatic actor, whose hit soap operas on aBs-cBN have made the rounds of several asian countries. “We just met then we went straight to caramoan and faced the cameras. We were only getting around to feel comfortable with each other but we were immediately asked to do those sexy scenes!” He added, “so yes, it was awkward but we pulled it off. The two of us bonded together in caramoan. We talked and share ideas about the show. We lingered at the hotel’s lobby to talk and exchange ideas, which was the best we could
Arci muñoz and Jericho Rosales
at the time to prepare ourselves for the next day of shoots.” Muñoz for her part said that awkward as they were, she doesn’t mind going sexy again for “Magpahanggang Wakas” especially since she became known for her daring character in “Pasion de amor.” “We were in an island so that’s what we had to do right,” she stated a fact, referring to the sizzling caramoan takes. “every time my character or the story needs me to be daring, i just do it, and there’s no malice, especially because i know the production is taking care of me and more importantly because i know my limitations,” she explained. asked if he needed “self-control” in intimate scenes with Muñoz body of a goddess, a smiling Rosales shared, “of course, for both of us as actors, when we’re doing scenes, you feel the love,
and you feel the excitement. When you play a character like that, there’s no need to control yourself. if you’re in the scene, you’re in the scene. “The only difficult part was that we had to show we were crazy in love with each other when we’d only met that day. That’s why it’s good that we were able to trust each other quickly, because that’s so important for actors when they do love scenes.” Rosales, who is two years into his marriage with model Kim Jones, went on to say that their respective partners have no reason to be jealous over how close he and Muñoz have to be on screen. Their significant others are mature and sensible to know that work is work. “Working with arci gave us the opportunity to be friends. it’s good to things in common with the person you work with. With my wife Kim, she will even scold me if she knew i was half-baked in doing my work. she’s that type. arci and i are both in a relationship and i know her boyfriend so everything’s fine,” Rosales said. The 27-year-old Muñoz is going out with Badi del Rosario, a son of Brunei Prince Jefri Bolkiah and lead vocalist of rock band Mr. Bones and The Boneyard circus. “With my work, Badi doesn’t intervene at all. He knows it’s my job, and yes, he and echo are PAGE B2