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Katy first burst into the music scene in 2007 with her cheeky song “Ur So Gay,� which became so popular it got even Madonna’s attention. She sealed her success with “I Kissed a Girl,� a song that talks about a controversial girl-kiss. Since then, the taste of cherry Chapstick has never been the same. Her energetic performances and quirky style make her a standout as pop’s newest princess.
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This year, a first in introduced: the 1st Machinima Film Festival. Machinima is a play on machine-animation or machine-cinema and makes use of scenes from video games as video footage. If you are a fan of the South park episode of “Make Love, Not Warcraft,� then this event is a must-see.
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THE 11TH CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL Film Festival is a prestigious cinematic experience that screens critical successes from the Cannes, Berlin, Rotterdam, Sundance and Pusan film festivals. It also features hits from the local indie scene. With over 100 films that are scheduled to be screened in just 10 days, it gives new meaning to the term movie marathon.
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October 7 to 9 Bonifacio High Street, Fort Global City, Taguig www.gpcci.org The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents Let’s Go Green, the 2nd Mabuhay Germany Exposition. The event emphasizes the importance of protecting the environment through a golf tournament, symposiums and activities for children.
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THIS OCTOBER, FEEL THE LOVE FOR Europe without traveling halfway around the world by checking out the following events from Germany and Spain.
Film buffs should prepare for a fiesta with Pelicula, the biggest annual Spanish Film Festival in Asia. Aside from over 40 films, enjoy cultural events that showcase the event’s Adik sa Pelikula theme. Highlights include a Flamenco guitar concert by Oscar Herrero on October 19 and a photo exhibit by Oscar F. Orengo from October 7 to 31.
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To signal the start of the festival, Brillante Mendoza’s latest work, Lola, will be shown as the opening film. Brillante’s previous film, Kinatay (The Execution of P), garnered him a Best Director Award at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival last May 2009 where he beat filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Ang Lee.
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Watch Katy Perry Live in Manila on October 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. It is located at Bay City, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The concert also features a performance of alternative rock band Boys Like Girls of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Drunkâ&#x20AC;? fame. For tickets, call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
On joining the contest Monarchies are built on lineage. For this reigning queen, this is no exception. Her older sister, Katherine Anne, was a top 10 finalist in the 2002 Miss World competition while her aunt, Nini Licaros, was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International in 1968. Bianca did not tell anyone about her Binibining Pilipinas plans at first. It was only when she was announced as an official candidate that the secret was revealed.
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Being a 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;? stunner and a last name that translates to â&#x20AC;&#x153;winnerâ&#x20AC;? sets the bar pretty high. Pamela Bianca Manalo, the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bet to the Miss Universe pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas last August, passes this standard with flying colors. Although the crown was not placed on her head, Bianca shows why she still emerged victorious.
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World Cinema Fund Berlin: Spotlight in Manila October 21 to 23 Philippine Center for the Movie Image, Taguig, T: 840-5723
The World Cinema Fund (WCF), a Germanybased organization which was set-up by the Berlin Film Festival, has supported feature films and creative feature-length documentaries with a strong cultural identity. Six of these international films by filmmakers from transition countries will be featured in Spotlight in Manila, an event supported by the WCF.
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October 27 Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala & Sen. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati T: 889.1234 Moments Frozen in Time, an exhibit of stills, celebrates the artistry of contemporary dance in Germany. To complement the motionlessness of the exhibit, dancer Donna Miranda is scheduled to perform at 7:00 p.m. to open the event.
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THE ESTABLISHMENT When an establishment is confident enough to name itself with the no-frills name The Establishment, expectations are set high. And judging from its success, everyone is pleased with its four restaurants to satisfy every palate: The Tulipan Spanish Bar, The Hall Spanish Tapas Restaurant, The Crystal Room French Fine Dining and the Oriental Chinese Restaurant.
Specialties include the Cochinillo Lechon Croquette and Paella Tulipan. The chef of the Crystal Room is Godfrey Laforteza, a chef who has worked in the renowned French restaurant Jean Georges in New York and Nobu in Hong Kong. Manilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chichi set is known to be drawn to this sophisticated venue, and the interiors reflect this fact. Each section of The Establishment is elaborately decorated to create a mood of decadence that is the perfect backdrop for the equally impressive cuisine. The Establishment is located at Unit A, The Fort Entertainment Complex, 26th Street cor. 4th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For reservations, call 844-6364 or (0916) 494-6390.
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COMPLEMENT THE CUISINE WITH an equally impressive setting. Visit these places to stimulate both sight and palate.
Le Bistro is a re-imagined version of the ubiquitous coffee shops that are scattered around the metro. It distinguishes itself by using Sustainable Food, which are ingredients that come from local farms and markets. In fact, the beans used in its coffee drinks are organically grown in the Philippines. The stars of the menu include the Mushroom Burger and Malunggay Pesto Pasta with Herb Chicken. They also have a choice selection of wines and alcoholic drinks for those who want to experience a different kind of oasis after office hours. Cocktail hours are from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. With its interesting food, relaxing ambiance, spacious interiors, accessibility from the business district and free wifi to boot, this new bistro cafĂŠ shall soon be a favorite spot for the weary warrior of the concrete jungle. Visit Le Bistro at Fraser Place, Valero Street cor. H.V. De la Costa. Call 403-1841 for reservations. Other branches are located at NAIA Terminal 2 and 3 of the international airport in Pasay.
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AS THE FIRST OFFERING OF 24/7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW SERIES ON chefs profiles, the spotlight swings its focus on Chef J. Gamboa. Educated in University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the Culinary Institute of America, he is the man behind some of the most established restaurants in the city. Read on to get a glimpse of his thoughts on dining, food, and ingredients that should never make it into the kitchen. When did you get interested in becoming a chef? I started young because my family is in the restaurant business. When I was a kid, my siblings and I would go to my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant, Milky Way, during weekends or summers and help out. We would watch the candy store or open soft drink bottles. How would you describe the restaurant business? For us, it is like a family atmosphere. Restaurants are places where fun and happy times happen. We really want it to be a place where people are entertained to get a true dining experience. Do you have any favorite ingredients? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any favorite ingredients to work with. As long as it is of good quality, I am pretty flexible. I try out new things. For example, if there is a new cut of beef, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shy away from it. There are some things that I would not cook with. Endangered animals are definitely something to stay away from. How has your style of cooking evolved? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really think about that. I have always maintained proper cooking and serving. But I did notice that people are looking for food that is healthier. That does not mean that you only offer greens in the menu. It is about making small changes that will give the people options. Are there any trends in the way Filipinos enjoy their food? Customers have become more demanding when it comes to food. Before, presentation did not matter as much as it does now. I think it is because of the way media such as magazines and the internet exposes them to how good food can be. Travel is also more accessible. I think all of these things contribute to people knowing their food better.
Chef J. Gamboaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new restaurant is called Azuthai. It is located at G/F, Milky Way Building, 900 Pasay Road cor. Paseo de Roxas, Makati. For more information, call 817-6252 or visit www.azuthai.com. NEXT: Find out more about the lady who travelled halfway around the world to bring the city some of its sweetest desserts: cupcakes!