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The Asian Journal N E W YO R K / N E W J E R S EY F E b R uA RY 3, 20 1 7
How Erwan Heussaff helps Raymond Gutierrez change his lifestyle By MA.
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EVEN after Miss France Iris Mittenaere has been crowned as the new Miss Universe, her answer – more like the translation of it – in the question and answer portion in the recently concluded beauty pageant held in the Philippines, kept netizens buzzing. Some doubted the interpreter Miss Bulgaria 2016 Violina Ancheva.offered her blue glittery gown made by famed designer Sherri Hill to Filipinos. gave the right intepretation; while others believed that her interpreter has missed out on some important points in his translation. Netizens noted that when the buzzer rang signaling that her 30-second time allocation has ended, the interpreter had to rush the translation. Filipino-French blogger/ restaurateur Erwan Heussaff took By Rosette Adel it upon himself to clear things out her 15-year-old daughter, Zyra Philstar.com Nicole Cifra, who will attend prom and gave his own translation in his Twitter post. It somehow helps A LUCKY Filipina single this month. mother got to claim the “I was checking my SSS (Social clarify things and make netizens understand why her answer led to evening gown of Miss Bulgaria Security System) already so I can 2016 Violina Ancheva. buy her a dress because she really the most coveted title. He posted: “Close translation; I Ancheva earlier offered her wanted a memorable prom this have failed several times in my life. I blue glittery gown made by year. And then this necklace, I’m thought I had failed my first year in famed designer Sherri Hill to ready to pawn this just to add medical school because my name Filipinos. For her, it is important to to the budget,” Gallano said in a wasn’t on the passing list. So, the pass on her gown. televised interview with CNN. She made the announcement Gallano then posted photos of very same day, I went to buy a new set of medical books to keep on on her Facebook account before her and her daughter extending studying. I think when you fail, you she leaves the Philippines. their gratitude to Ancheva. The need to stand up and keep going, In her announcement, Bulgarian beauty queen also we are all able to do so. If I don’t win Ancheva said she wants to give asked her to send a video of her her gown to a girl in need of a daughter’s reaction who was still dress for her prom and asked in school when she claimed the interested parties to send her a gown. personal message. In December 2015, Filipino Ancheva’s giveaway post netizens also noticed and praised earned 172,000 reactions, over Miss Bulgaria 2015 Radost 28,000 shares and more than Todorova and her gesture. 13,000 comments. Filipinos got Todorova pushed Pia Wurtzbach delighted of her offer. to claim the Miss Universe crown Among those who sent after Steve Harvey mistakenly Ancheva a message was a Filipina mixed up the proclaimed winners. single mother of two, Issa Gallano. She was tagged by netizens as She said she wanted to surprise a “pambansang bestie.”
Viral: Filipina single mom claims Miss Bulgaria’s gown for daughter’s prom
Shane Ericks clinches...
From Page 4 I got startling comments after I uploaded it. Since then, I started to listen more and grew my love and appreciation to the Carpenters’ music. Then I started to realize what people have been talking about regarding our similarities with regard to intonation, vibrato, rendition of the lower range and delivery of phrases. I know that no one could ever fill her shoes but if I can just somewhat bring a part of Karen’s sound back, that would be awesome. I feel honored! AJ: Could you recall your first ever mastered song? SE: I was 18. I wrote a Christian contemporary song and recorded it in a studio here in South Carolina. Though determined I didn’t think that would be the first single I’d release on iTunes and Amazon. The song meant a lot to me having been inspired by overcoming the struggles and trials in life and greatly stimulated by being heartbroken from a previous relationship…aside from losing some of the closest people in my life. My intention to write a breakup song was inescapably guided by God to be “Your Love Is Enough.” AJ: When and where was your maiden performance as a professional singer? SE: Well, I had sung in weddings in the Philippines when I was 7 and got paid so I would consider that as gigs…but as a professional artist I would say probably back in 2014 when I performed in big shows all over South Carolina with a band. AJ: Who among the popular singers do you admire most? Do you attempt to sing and sound like them? SE: I’m a huge fan of Adele. I try
to sound like her just for fun but can’t do it…ha ha ha ha! I also dig Michael Jackson. I impersonated him including his peculiar moves and hiccup sound…again just for fun. And of course, The Carpenters! Karen is probably my favorite singer of all time now. It’s a challenge to be sounding like her but still I want to establish my own identity. I subscribe to the saying: “I was born original…I won’t die a copy!” AJ: What do you consider your most successful and gratifying performance? SE: In 2014 when I performed with my band in a state convention before a huge crowd of 800 people. Watching people enjoyed the music was already a success but as a Christian musician and singersongwriter, the greatest thing to consider was when people seem healed and uplifted through music. Another event was when I opened for the compilation bands of Eagles, Billy Joel, Peter Frampton and the likes. AJ: How do you categorize / classify your vocal style? Are you open to adapting other singing style? ES: I’d say, easy listening, soul / ballad, and R & B. Yes, I used to do a lot of Pop / Rock and belt-out songs. But my voice fits well with mellow jazzy soulful style…nothing forceful and uproar-sounding! Another Philippine pride in the person of Shane Ericks is on the forefront of music. Watch out for her as she captures every heart with her unparalleled vocal supremacy via an international label. For comments and suggestions, please email to: gemini0646@ yahoo.com.
Tanning and skin cancer From Page 5
been shown that taking vitamin C, D, and E and selenium protects against the damages of UV rays by lessening the adverse effects of the UV rays on the immune system. If one must absolutely be out in the sun, he/she must wear a “physical” sunscreen with a SPF of 15, which contains titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or talc. “Physical” sunscreen works by reflecting the UV radiation rather than absorbing the sunscreen into the skin. Doubling the amount of the lotion, or re-applying it later in the day, does not confer added protection. The best is to minimize sun exposure to a safe degree. Tanning beds are dangerous and must be avoided. Lastly, if you develop any skin spots or notice any mole in your body to be growing larger or darker, or feel any lumps in your body, consult your physician without delay. If treated early and
caught in time, most skin cancers are curable. To our legislators and civic leaders: Tanning beds and tanning salons must be banned to protect the public from the unconscionable, greedy, and reckless entrepreneurs out to rob the ignorant people of their hardearned money while exposing them to cancer and death. *** Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus in Northwest Indiana and chairman of cardiac surgery from 1997 to 2010 at Cebu Doctors University Hospital, where he holds the title of Physician Emeritus in Surgery, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Philippine College of Surgeons, and the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society. He is the chairman of the Filipino United Network – USA, a 501(c)(3) humanitarian foundation in the United States. For more data, visit philipSchua.com; Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com
tonight, I will still keep on smiling tomorrow because I am proud to be part of the three finalists. I’ve learned a lot from my failures and happily, I did end up passing my first year of medical school.” He even wrote a disclaimer that the “clip wasn’t clean when I listened to it, so there may be some tense and grammar mistakes.” Journey to wellness But translating Miss France’s answer is not the only thing that keeps Erwan busy. The newlyengaged guy, who just proposed to his girlfriend actress-host Anne Curtis during their recent US trip last December, is currently helping TV host/celebrity Raymond Gutierrez make a major lifestyle change. Raymond, whose weight has been influx through the years, admitted that he had a hard time finding a sustainable routine and lifestyle because of the nature of his work – from co-owning one of the biggest nightclubs in the country, to working long hours in the showbiz industry and producing creative events. “I realized I really needed a lifestyle change. I was going too hard and too fast in whatever I do. I thought I needed to take a break. And if I don’t do it now, when will I do this?” shared Raymond. To keep him motivated and
Erwan Heussaff with Raymond Gutierrez
committed, he decided to keep the public involved. And that was where Erwan came in. Raymond and Erwan brainstormed together, and they came up with “No Excuses”, a campaign which will follow Raymond’s journey as he changes his lifestyle through the help of three mentors. Erwan will help Raymond to integrate wellness into his life, while nutritionist Nadine Tengco will teach him the right diet to take, and Arnold Aninion will be Raymond’s fitness coach. “The reason that it took me so long to do this is because of the many excuses in my head. I don’t know how to cook. My kitchen is practically a dressing room. I go to the gym but I’m always on my
phone. These are the excuses I usually say to the people around me,” said Raymond, who would bust all these excuses on his way to fitness and health. Raymond’s progress will be posted in the Century Tuna website, along with the workouts, recipes, and other articles to boost wellness, to encourage viewers to take inspiration from his journey to health. Apart from helping in the digital contents showing how Raymond is shaping up in the next three months, Erwan will help Raymond integrate fitness into his daily life. Erwan believes that a healthy lifestyle is a choice. “All it takes to get fit and healthy are a pair of shoes, proper knowledge and willingness to make things work.”