ENTERTAINMENT Vince Tañada draws inspiration from Cannes experience, set to explore new

Themes And Expand Film Portfolio

By Nickie Wang

FILM producer, actor and director

Vince Tañada’s experience at Cannes has inspired him to explore more themes and translate them into films. The exposure to a global film festival like Cannes, with its diverse range of films and international filmmakers, has undoubtedly broadened his horizons and fueled his creative aspirations.

“It’s a life-changing experience for me and my team,” Tañada told Manila Standard Entertainment in an interview.

“Being in the presence of renowned directors, actors, and film enthusiasts from around the world has sparked new ideas and perspectives within me. At Cannes, there are no stars, only artists. Witnessing the power of storytelling on an international stage and seeing the impact it can have on audiences worldwide has undoubtedly motivated me to further his own storytelling endeavors,” he went on.

Straight from Cannes, France, the group of Tañada, with Johnrey Rivas and OJ Arci, was immediately greeted with intrigue. The group went to the Cannes International Film Festival to screen their films Ako si Ninoy and The Embalmer at the Marche du Film.

Some camps claim that they were sent by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to represent the country. Second, they allegedly paid to have their movie screened.

“They are not true,” Tañada said. “I never said that the FDCP sent our group to Cannes, and it is very unfair because Maison ZBZ, represented by Evelyn Vargas, and Philstagers, would lose their significance. We never mentioned FDCP at all.”

A million-dollar search for the empowered women

Millionaireasia

MILLIONAIREASIA (MA), a leading multi-channel platform that connects highnet-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Asia, is spearheaded by Peter Tan, the CEO of Millionaireasia, based in Singapore. In an exciting partnership with Queen of the Orient Philippines Group, Inc., MA recently launched the revolutionary MsMA 2023 Competition at Okada Manila.

MsMA 2023 (or Ms. Millionaireasia), with the theme “Women for Women” and the slogan “Asians for Asia,” invites women aged 18 and above to embrace the challenge of becoming icons for empowering women and serving as role models in Asia. It is important to note that MsMA2023 is not a beauty pageant, and there will be no judges in this competition.

The focus of the MsMA 2023 competition is on the contestants’ ability to promote their Personality (Quarterfinals), Ideas (Semi-finals), and Values (Finals) through digital media and the sale of their videos. The engagement, support, and voting of their families, friends, and followers (FFFs) will play a crucial role in determining their success.

treated to a week of millionaire’s lifestyle program in Singapore before the Grand Celebration on October 1. Millionaireasia will announce the Champion, first and second runners-up (with a minimum of 3,000 votes), who will receive prizes worth Singapore Dollar $1 million (comprising Singapore Dollar $200,000 in cash and an exclusive 10-month contract with Millionaireasia worth Singapore Dollar $800,000), S$50,000, and S$25,000, respectively.

* * * Japan-based Filipina wins Mrs. Tourism Ambassador Universe 2023 in Malaysia

Congratulations to Japan-based Marivel Kawajiri for winning Mrs. Tourism Ambassador Universe 2023 held on June 5 at the Ming Garden Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Kawajiri also won Mrs. Intelectual and Mrs Model Culture, while another compatriot, Wanie Ono was adjudged Best in Gown and Mrs. Congeniality.

‘Ako si Ninoy’ joins other Filipino films as part of this year’s Marché du FilmFestival de Cannes or the Cannes Film Festival

“As for the payment, we had a booth there where we could hold meetings. We shared it with others. It is not true that if you have money, you can screen your film anywhere. We went through the accreditation process, and Cannes granted us permission to screen our movie after we submitted the requirements and had our movie reviewed,” he Tañada.

Tañada is happy because Philstagers became part of Cannes. It served as the world premiere of The Embalmer (Ang Bangkay).

And he also explained that Cannes Film Festival is not just about competition.

“People often think of Cannes as just a competition, but it also involves gatherings of film enthusiasts and artists from all over the world. There are 3,500 participants, and we are fortunate to have two movies being

Sparkle artists partner with well-known nail salon

NAILANDIA, owned by Noreen Divina and Juncynth screened,” he related.

Divina, is a reputable chain of nail salons and foot spas that has been in operation for 12 years.

Noreen’s passion for spa visits sparked the idea for Nailandia. When her husband asked where she was, she often replied, “I’m at the spa,” leading him to suggest she start her own humorously. Inspired by the idea, Noreen pursued local and international studies in nail salon and foot spa services. She made it a point to learn all the different services in the industry and personally attended to clients, even in busy salons with long queues.

Noreen’s commitment and hands-on approach reflect her dedication to providing excellent service. She recognized that different services required specialized training, such as nails, spa, massage, waxing, and eyelashes. Although she initially planned to travel to California for training, she was fortunate that the instructor came to the Philippines, allowing her to study under their guidance.

To date, Nailandia now has branches in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. “And soon baka sa UAE or sa US,” Noreen excitedly declared.

In an exciting development, three Sparkle/Kapuso female stars and Voltes V: Legacy cast members franchised ‘Nailandia.’ The co-franchisees are Elle Villanueva (Eva Sanchez), Sophia Senoron (Ally Chan) and Ysabel Ortega, Voltes V team member Jamie Robinson. Expressing deep gratitude to the Lord, Noreen feels blessed by this opportunity. She acknowledges the significant role that actress Marian Rivera played as the sole endorser of Nailandia for almost a decade.

“Our film is not part of the competition, but we are part of the Marche du Film. We are still lucky because we are representing our country, and no one was included there because it is true that we are from the Philippines and we are representing our country,” Tañada added.

Meanwhile, the controversial director shared the good news that the screenings of Ako si Ninoy and The Embalmer at Cannes were productive.

“There are a lot of enthusiasts and distributors who showed interest and approached me because our screening for Ako si Ninoy was full.

“For The Embalmer, many desire to collaborate with us, and international film festivals invited us, such as in Barcelona, New York, and Nicaragua.

“We are proud that we are from the Philippines. We think that there will be more job opportunities for our people once we have investors in the movie. Darwin Reyna of Barcelona mentioned to me that he is not bringing our film Ako si Ninoy to the Barcelona Film Festival because he believes in artistry. He is bringing the film because he is a vanguard of truth.” entrepreneurs will provide coaching

“The screening of Ako si Ninoy at the Barcelona Film Festival will push through,” said director Tañada.

Philstagers is currently in a celebratory mood, and Tañada has set the record straight that Katips did not fail, and neither did Ako si Ninoy, despite claims being spread by his critics.

“If our movies flopped, why are we continuously making films?” he asked.

It is the group’s first time attending Cannes with the said films being screened.

“It hurts to be divirginized because there are critics. Why are they getting angry?” Tañada ended in jest.

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The quarter-finals, which allow contestants to showcase their personality in a one-minute video, takes place until June 21. The Semi-finals, where contestants will campaign their ideas and advocate for “Empowering Women” through a twominute Idea video, will be held from June minute Idea video, will be held from June 24 to August 9. To qualify for the finals, contestants must rank in the top twenty in terms of votes, with a minimum of 2,000 votes.

The finals, the stage for promoting their “value proposition” and endorsing “Empowering Women” through a three-minute video, will be held from August 11 to September 28.

All finalists will be

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Not many knew about the pageant Mister, Miss, Mrs., Prince & Princess Tourism Ambassador Universe 2023, now in its 5th season, if not for the Sashing & Crowning ceremony of two representatives, held in Okada Manila last May 29.

Wannie Ono was named Mrs. Tourism Ambassador Universe International Philippines 2023 while Marivel Canillo Kawajiri was named Mrs. Tourism Ambassador Universe International Japan 2023. The ceremony was presided by Myla Villagonzalo Tsutaichi, Mrs. Tourism Ambassador International 2020 and CEO, Mrs. Tourism Ambassador International Japan.

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