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The Asian Jour nal SF MAGAZINE - December 25, 2015
Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz wants Steve Harvey slapped with hefty fine THE host of the Miss Universe 2015 coronation night who announced the wrong winner of the pageant should pay a fine, said the 1969 Miss Universe winner Gloria Diaz. “He should pay a fine of 100 thousand dollars to Ms. Columbia and to the Ms. Universe,” Diaz said in an interview with TV Patrol, referring to Steve Harvey. During the coronation night on Sunday, Dec. 20, Harvey mixed up the result of the pageant as he announced that Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez won the Miss Universe but later apologized as Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was the rightful winner. Meanwhile, Margie Moran, the 1973 Miss Universe, said she “felt sorry for both candidates.” But Moran said Wurtzbach was the rightful winner because she exceled in the question and answer portion, “She answered very well. She’s very confident,” Moran said in an interview with TV Patrol. As for Diaz, Wurtzbach’s victory was “amazing,” ending a title drought of 42 years for the Philippines which last won the crown in 1973. “Forty-two years, that’s a long time. It’s amazing,” she said.
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Gloria Diaz
Weighing on Wurtzbach’s answers during the questionand-answer portion, she said her first answer was “easy.” “The first answer for me was easy, playing to the Americans. That’s fine, of course I love America. Take me with you,” Diaz said. During the question-andanswer portion, Wurtzbach was asked on her stand on the reestablishment of US military bases in the country. Citing the shared history of the Philippines and the US, Wurtzbach said that the Philippines is “very welcoming” to the Americans. “I don’t see any problem with that at all,” she said.
During final question and answer portion, all the candidates answered the question: “Why should you be the next Miss Universe?” Wurtzbach, who was the last to answer, said that she wants to lend her voice to certain causes such as HIV/AIDS awareness and youth issues. “I want to show the universe that I am confidently beautiful with a heart,” she said. Diaz said Wurtzbach’s second answer was “really very inspired. The Philippines last took home the crown in 1973, courtesy of Margie Moran. It was a short wait after the first victory of Gloria Diaz in 1969. (Inquirer.net)
‘A Second Chance’ breaks Filipino film records THIRD time may be the charm but A Second Chance has the glam. John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo’s romantic drama is now the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time, raking in P566 million worldwide as per Star Cinema executive Roxy Liquigan. Liquigan posted the announcement via Instagram with the straightforward post “now the highest grossing Filipino movie of all time” together with the movie’s poster. A simple hashtag #P556MWorldwide was the icing.
Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
A Second Chance beat the previous record holder The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, one of the entries in the 2014
Metro Manila Film Festival starring comedian Vice Ganda, by a whopping P100 million. (Inquirer.net)
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‘Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ BY MONET
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WHEN malls start playing Christmas songs all day long, you know: Christmas is knocking at your door. One of the holiday anthems often played is the song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland. But not everyone knows the story behind this song. Time Magazine contributor, Wook Kim wrote: “The original lyrics for this lovely holiday song— written for the 1944 musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis—were too depressing for the movie’s famous star and director. Meet Me in St. Louis tells the story of a close-knit family living in St. Louis in the early 1900s. The family is devastated when the father announces that they will soon be moving to New York City—the news hitting his daughters especially hard. In a memorable scene towards the end of the film, Esther (played by Judy Garland, five years after The Wizard of Oz) tries to console her younger sister Tootie (Margaret O’Brien) with a song. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was supposed to paint a picture of fragile hope and optimism.” I am no “Grinch” but learning about the surprising twist behind this lovely Christmas song gave me some form of relief that I am normal. After all, there could be a reason that I somehow turn melancholic when I hear that song. The same is true for some people whose loved ones have passed on, and those who will be celebrating Christmas alone (they usually call themselves ‘loveless’ or in our native language, ‘samahan ng malalamig lang pasko’). Whatever their reasons are for not ‘having a merry little Christmas,’ it does not stop me from sharing some of the little ways other people can ignite that holiday cheer. While many people find it hard to be excited about Christmas, many are full of reasons to celebrate and be filled with the Christmas Spirit. And you can sense it in them
the moment you step into their homes or get in the car. They seem to have transformed their homes into a mini Christmas concert, and their cars into a Christmas-themed party van. In light of that, as my first tip, I suggest you listen to good Christmas songs – and there are a ton of them! Among my all-time favorites are Nat King Cole’s Christmas music, Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney, White Christmas by Bing Crosby, Happy Christmas (War is Over) by John Lennon, Frosty the Snowman, All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey, Jingle Bells, Christmas Lights by Coldplay, and of course, Michael Buble’s Christmas medley. Also, if you have satellite TV, watch the music channels as they play Christmas songs. Some people love to have a Christmas songs playing in the background while they do other things, while some watch some great classic Christmas movies. Whatever tickles your Christmas-fancy—go for it. Christmas is also a great time to get in touch with family and friends. Call or email friends whom you have not talked to in a while— you have a reason to now because, well, “It’s Christmas!’ If you have time and some hidden creativity that is waiting to be unleashed, decorate as much as you can with ornaments, Christmas cards, strings, ribbons, candy canes and more. You may also send out Christmas cards! Visit your neighborhood craft store and indulge yourself in making personalized Christmas cards. I
speak from experience when I say these are the most effective stress relievers you can treat yourself to on the holidays. Speaking of stress, one very effective way to de-stress this holiday and make a “merrylittle-happy-Christmas home” is by de-cluttering. Make sure everything is clean and uncluttered. By doing so, you feel more at peace and homey. Partner that moment with a white peppermint mocha latte and you feel like sitting on Santa’s lap with a wish list in hand. The best way to feel the Christmas spirit is by giving. Donate your time and/or money to those in need. Think of your less fortunate relatives or that homeless person you often see across the street. Try to do something good for another person -- it can be from holding the door to taping some quarters on to a vending machine with a note. And of course, give gifts! It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it would be a lot more special if you personalize it. In closing, everyone can have a ‘merry little Christmas’ especially when you can help them have one. !!! Dfe\k Cl `j X DXi`b`eX$Yfie# XnXi[$ n`ee`e^ Z\c\Yi`kp Y\Xlkp jkpc`jk n`k_ _`j fne Z_X`e f] Dfe\k JXcfe jXcfej XZifjj Jflk_\ie :Xc`]fie`X Xe[ CXj M\^Xj# E\mX[X% Lck`dXk\cp# Dfe\k `j befne Xj Xe Xcc$Xifle[ Xik`jk\ n_f gif[lZ\j jfc[$flk ]Xj_`fe Xe[ XnXi[j j_fnj Xj n\cc Xj le]fi^\kkXYc\ dXib\k`e^ ZXdgX`^ej% Dfe\k `j Xcjf k_\ ]fle[\i f] k_\ i\mfclk`feXip Xcc$eXkliXc Y\Xlkp gif[lZkj jlZ_ Xj <ec`^_k\e# pfli jfclk`fe kf [`jZfcfiXk`fe% Kf ZfekXZk Dfe\k# gc\Xj\ m`j`k nnn%dfe\kjXcfe%Zfd fi \dX`c _`d Xk dfe\kjXcfe7Xfc%Zfd