Filipino Journal, Manitoba Edition - November 5-20, 2022

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Anonlychild,Balaniimmersed herselfineveryaspectofmusic fromearlyonandquicklybecame multi-instrumentalist,learningto playpiano,guitar,ukulele,drums andviolin.Shebegansingingwhen shewassevenandhasbeenvocally trainedsinceage12. “I remember jamming along to Carpenters as kid. discovered them through my dad’s CD collection and become fan then. would play their songs over and over and do karaoke, too,” she says. was raised with music her parents always encouraged her interest in pursuing “One of my earliest musical memories was me carrying a Walkman when was 4. I remember listening to Beatles, the Sound of Music name fell with Fast forward when 12, when told my parents that wanted to take voice lessons. And from there, started joining inter-school talent competitions, performing events and concerts.” Balani will represent Canada at the World Championships of Performing Arts the second time, Anaheim, Calif. The annual event presented by Worldstars features singers, dancers, jugglers and other artists the judges and audience to experience. international gathering is often called the “talent Olympics” for aspiring performers and entertainers, and the only event of kind annually in the Hollywood area, entertainment capital the world. Griff O’Neil, competition CEO and a former executive the Universe Pageant, said in news release that, “Contestants from over countries are expected participate, vying for gold plus prizes, cash and total of half million dollars in scholarships. Thousands of people around the world will apply to participate.” popular highlight the festivities the spectacular opening ceremony, featuring colourful Parade Nations at Disneyland. The much-anticipated Worldstars Boot Camp an unmatched phenomenon educational seminars workshops by industry experts. VIPs and celebrity entertainment industry greats from Hollywood, Nashville and New York have as judges and been honoured with induction into the Performing Arts Hall of Fame at this global competition. “Being a part this event is truly an honour and represent Canada is already a reward for me. My first WCOPA competition was held virtually due to COVID. It kind challenging, as was just performing in front of a camera. Despite being virtual, it was still nerve-wracking, as there were thousands of talented people who joined the event. And was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the Top 3 Finalists in the Vocal Category. It was an honour bag gold and silver medfor the country,” Balani says. CITY●BUSINESS ASSOCIATEEDITOR, STACEYTHIDRICKSON 204-697-7292 CITY.DESK@FREEPRESS.MB.CA WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM B1 MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2022 SECTION Breakingup with a bad hard to do universe sends me sign when need most. Or perhaps I’m kind of person who likes to look signs and meaning in ordinary Last weekend, broke bracket on my braces. It was my snaggletooth — the tooth that been bane my smile for as long as can remember because was out place and made me insecure. reason bit the bullet and opted for adult braces. (The left lateral incisor, for anyone who is bracket popped the tooth was brushing, and it was big deal. My teeth have straightened out so much since the braces in the summer. I’ve questioned (with an mitted lack orthodontic experience) why have wear them for another 18 months. teeth nearly straight. Within hours the bracket popping off, incisor and the tooth beside started to ache. If you’ve had braces, know this ache. the feeling of teeth shifting. The pain is not like a regular toothache that hurts deep in the nerves unbearable. It’s less than that, but still painful. The feeling usually isolated to one spot your mouth — tooth, maybe two, and it feels the is sore. surprised at this. While affixed to the bracket, my tooth felt fine. After few hours free, was hurting, and it was like when get my braces tightened that feeling of shifting and pain. When made it to orthodontist few days later, confirmed tooth shifted, and wasn’t as straight was my last appointtime frame in my home. don’t know where my alcohol use rates on any sort scale. also in no way equating my situation to anyone else’s trying to make light of what is really serious issue for many people. only thing truly know myself that this daily habit is far too easy for me to keep up and getting harder for me break. It’s only been few weeks since switched out wine tea. trigger of dusk usually no longer gives the automatic response to overpour myself glass of wine. I’ve Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like Woman hold on my library app. I’ve heard good things about it. On the nights I crave a glass of wine, try really hard not to break habit of breaking my habit. I’ll let you know how it goes. shelley.cook@freepress.mb.ca @ShelleyACook RAISED ON MUSIC Philippines immigrant to represent Canada at world championships JANINE LEGAL MACKENZIE JovelleBalani,whomoved Canada 2018,willrepresentCanadaat WorldChampionshipsofPerformingArts thesecondtime,inAnaheim,Calif. READER BRIDGE have story diversifyourjournalism, pleasecontactusat: readerbridge@freepress.mb.ca CONTINUED B2 www.winnipegfreepress.com/reader-bridge TELLING STORIES THAT REFLECT MANITOBA’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY. Our Reader Bridge program is strengthening the community through the power of words and pictures so that all Manitobans regardless of race or ethnicity see themselves in the pages and pixels of The Free Press. In the light of cultural learning Reader Bridge to Free Press future Lighting the way for new leaders Helping families break bread
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