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

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CMYK PAGE B1 JOVELLEBalani,whowasborn andraisedinthePhilippines, migratedtoCanadain2018.Theavidmusicfanhas growingvinylrecordcollection,lovesgoingto vintagestoresandconsidersherself oldsoul. 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. Balani was raised with music and her parents always encouraged her interest in pursuing “One of earliest musical memories was me carrying a Walkman when was 4. I remember listening to the Beatles, the Sound Music few. fell in with Fast forward to when was 12, when told my parents that I wanted to take voice lessons. And from there, started joining inter-school talent competitions, performing events and concerts.” Balani represent Canada at the World Championships of Performing Arts the second time, Anaheim, Calif. The annual event presented Worldstars features singers, dancers, jugglers and other artists for the judges and audience experience. The international gathering is often called the “talent Olympics” for aspiring performers and entertainers, and the only event of kind held annually in the Hollywood area, the entertainment capital the world. Griff O’Neil, competition CEO and a former executive the Miss 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.” A popular highlight the festivities is the spectacular opening ceremony, featuring colourful Parade Nations at Disneyland. The much-anticipated Worldstars Boot Camp is unmatched phenomenon educational seminars and workshops by industry experts. VIPs and celebrity entertainment industry greats from Hollywood, Nashville and New York have served as judges and been honoured with inducinto 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 WCOPA competition was held virtually due to COVID. It was kind of challenging, as was just performing in front of a camera. Despite being virtual, it still nerve-wracking, as there were thousands of talented people who joined the event. And was lucky enough be chosen as one the Top Finalists in the Vocal Category. It was an honour to bag gold 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 the universe sends me sign when I need most. Or perhaps I’m the kind of person who likes to look for signs and meaning in ordinary Last weekend, broke bracket on braces. was on my snaggletooth — the tooth that been bane my smile for as long as remember because it was out place and made me insecure. reason bit the bullet and opted for adult braces. (The left lateral incisor, for anyone who is The bracket popped the tooth as was brushing, and was no big deal. My teeth have straightened out so much since got the braces in the summer. I’ve questioned (with an admitted lack of orthodontic experience) why have wear them for another 18 months. teeth are nearly straight. Within hours of the bracket popping off, my incisor and the tooth beside started to ache. If you’ve had braces, you 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 than that, but still painful. The feeling is usually isolated to one spot your mouth — tooth, maybe two, and it feels the is sore. was surprised at this. While affixed to 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, she confirmed tooth had shifted, and wasn’t as straight was my last appointtime frame in home. don’t know where my alcohol use rates on any sort scale. also in way equating my situation to anyone else’s trying to make light of what is really serious issue for many people. The only thing truly know for myself that this daily habit is far too easy me to keep up and getting harder for me to break. It’s been few weeks since I’ve switched out wine tea. The trigger of dusk usually longer gives the automatic response to overpour myself glass of wine. I’ve Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like Woman hold my library app. heard good things about On the nights I crave a glass of wine, try really hard not to break my habit of breaking 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 JovelleBalani,whomoved Canada 2018,willrepresentCanadaattheWorldChampionshipsofPerformingArts thesecondtime,inAnaheim,Calif. READER BRIDGE youhave story todiversifyourjournalism, pleasecontact at: readerbridge@freepress.mb.ca CONTINUED 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. 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