The "Ai H.E.A.R.T. RCBN" benefit concert will serve as the gift or Thanksgiving of the Diocese of Novaliches to His Excillency Antonio R. Tobias since he'll be retiring as the their Bishop (Diocese of Novaliches). The said concert will also celebrate , her 30th Anniversary in show business. She promises to make the concert very special. Another great reason to celebrate is the fact that all the proceeds will go directly to the construction of the Kristong Hari, Future Shrine of the Youth. The benefit concert will happen on June 24, 2019, Monday, 7pm at the Smart Araneta Center. 

Ms. Ai-Ai delas Alas during her follow-up blogcon for "Ai H.E.A.R.T. RCBN" benefit concert

During her blogcon, she has mentioned the confirmed guests/ performers she invited to join them and they are (in alphabetical order) .. Lovely Abella, Bayani Agbayani, Kyline Alcantara, Wally Bayola, Sanco Vito delas Alas, Sophia delas Alas, Jeric Gonzales, Jose Manalo, Valene Montenegro, Michael "Pekto" Nacua, Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose and Erik Santos. She promises a really fun-filled and very entertaining concert with all those line-up of stars and there might also be surprise guests, so better watch this concert guys, you do not only get to enjoy, you also help the beneficiaries, which is the Kristong Hari, Future Shrine of the Youth Foundation's construction. 

One of Ms. Ai-Ai's admirable characters is her being a religious person and that she believes in giving back her blessings to others by helping and supporting those who are in need, like the Kristong Hari church. And this time, they are aiming to raise an amount of Php20M and hopefully they could achieve it and fill up the big venue since they will be joined by a total of 76 parish churches. 

One of Ms. Ai's major sponsors if the BLI Farm 

The Comedy and Blockbuster Queen, now a "Humanitarian Queen," wishes to thank all the sponsors, and all the people who helped her and made this benefit concert of her possible: BLI Farm, HOBE, Pitalicious, Zaldy Aquino, Mama Fely de la Cruz and a lot more whom they will acknowledge during the said concert and she also especially mentioned Bossing Vic Sotto  (Marvic Sotto) whom she refers to as one of her avid donors for Kristong Hari and that there's also a pillar in the church that carries his name. Isn't that great? Hope that more people will do the same, no wonder Bossing has also a lot of blessings in his own cup and more to give and share. 

The construction of the Kristong Hari, Future Shrine of the Youth started two years ago and that according to Ms. Ai, it has already reached 50% of its completion and it also houses a Columbarium. In addition, the whole construction will be completed for the next two years more and that after this benefit concert of Ms. Ai-Ai, they will be having more projects to help them fully-furnish the church project. 

Ms. Ai also shared that, Alden Richards, Erik Santos, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola were the first few ones to immediately confirm to participate and be part of the benefit concert. She also said that, she understands that some of the guests she requested or ask to participate would not be available on the said day, since the schedule for the tapings in GMA Network falls every Monday, Wednesday and Friday but she's still hoping for the possibility of surprise guests to appear. 

Me with the amiable Ms. Ai-Ai 

On the other hand, Ms. Ai's latest movie, "Feelennial" (feeling millennial) with Bayani Agbayani, is a sure-fire riot, I myslef had watched and really enjoyed the whole film. You can see the zany chemistry of Ms. Ai and Bayano in the screen which is no wonder, they have been friends for a long time and that this will be the first time for both of them to work together in a movie. 

In her 30 years of being the the showbiz industry, Ms. Ai also expressed her gratitude to ABS-CBN and Star Cinema for being part of the movie "Ang Tanging Ina" and its accompanying sequels, she considered it as one of her greatest milestones, she stated that, if not for her exposure and the success of the movie, she will not be able to last for 30 years in showbiz and have a successful career as well. She also shared that, after nine years, she'll be having a movie that is set to join the MMFF 2019 official entries. 

Congratulations Ms. Ai-Ai for spearheading this benefit concert and on your 30th Anniversary!!! 

More blessings to come your way!!! 

You could buy your tickets through Ticketnet.com.ph 

"The Main Man" himself, Zanjoe Marudo during pocket presscon of "Bromance: My Brother's Romance" 

Some tagged him as the "Prince of Comedy," direk Wenn Deramas even described him as the "Adam Sandler" of the Philippines but after witnessing the overwhelming success of his launching movie, "Bromance: My Brother's Romance," at the tills, bagging 50M on its first week and still counting, I wanted to recognize Zanjoe Marudo as "The Main Man" of the new era of comedy. And yes, he deserves and has every right to be labeled and treated that way. To date, this is considered to be Skylight Films' highest grossing film.

I know Z (Zanjoe) is not that comfortable with the titles being tagged to him, like what he said during the movie's pocket presscon held yesterday at the Star Cinema conference room, "Isang pelikula pa lang eh, parang masyado namang mabilis na magkumpara agad sa ibang tao, sa mga malalaking tao. Mahirap 'yung ganun eh, s'yempre sila marami na talagang napatunayan and maraming pinagdaanan. Ayoko naman na hindi magpasalamat sa mga ganung klaseng puri, sa mga ganung klaseng sinasabi kasi dapat maging masaya ako kung ganun 'yung nakikita nila. Ayoko ding ipasok sa ulo ko kasi baka mamaya magka-attitude na 'ko," he humbly said. 

After the effective gay portrayal of Zanjoe in Bromance movie, he doesn't mind being typecasted in such roles he said, "Hindi naman, kung ganun ang gusto nila eh di ganun ang ibibigay ko, kung panonoorin ba nila eh, kasi kung di naman, di naman siguro gagawa ng ganung klaseng pelikula (he laughs)." Another proof of his professionalism and versatility was when he was asked to have a quick but funny "butt exposure" in this film, no questions was asked, no but's and if's, he just said to the their A.D. (assistant director), "Kahit ano sabihin mo, gagawin ko dito." Zanjoe even jokingly said, "Lucky charm yata 'yun eh." 

Once again, a film that was worth watching would never slip the theory of the "word of mouth." It is just so powerful than any other marketing strategies, once it had sink in to the moviegoers, no one and nothing could stop its "viral" spread, on a positive note huh! No negative reviews or unpleasant criticism about the movie was posted, published, shared, twitted or submitted. And talking about worth watching, Z could never forget this one positive comment he had encountered, he cheerfully shared, "Ang pinakanatamaan ako sa mga nabasa ko, 'yung sinasabi nila na sulit. Kumbaga worth it 'yung bayad, biruin mo maglabas ka ng pera para panoorin lang ako, parang ang sarap-sarap ng dating. Namasahe pa 'yan, kumain pa 'yan. Ngayon ko lang naman nararamdaman 'yun kasi nga ako naman 'yung gumaganap dun sa pelikula." 

Zanjoe is also thankful to his "Banana Split" family, for being so supportive, wherein he is a mainstay at this Kapamilya tv sitcom. After Zanjoe's participation at the reality program PBB (Pinoy Big Brother) Celebrity Edition in 2006, he had done the tv sitcom "Aalog-alog" with fellow ex-PBB housemates Keana Reeves (big winner) and John Prats along with Pokwang and another ex-PBB housemate, Jason Gainza. This was followed-up by "Parekoy," in 2009, another Kapamilya tv sitcom wherein the friendship between Zanjoe, John and Jason got even stronger. Then came "Banana Split,"  Zanjoe was the very first male guest of  the all- female cast that includes Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes, Angelica Panganiban, Valerie Concepcion, Roxanne Guinoo and RR Enriquez and because direk Bobot (Edgar Mortiz) believed in his capabilities, and encouraged him to venture into comedy, he then became one of the show's mainstays together with John and Jason in  Banana Nite and Banana Split Extra Scoop. 

Zanjoe received a lot of praises and good comments about his stellar performance in Bromance movie. Everyone in the whole cast was given their fair chance and well-fitted spot in the movie. The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) writes, "The casting is excellent, Zanjoe Marudo is a revelation, as he essayed both his roles with great versatility. "Bromance: My Brother's Romance" is a good vehicle for him to display his range. This was his best movie-- his performance was commendable and effortless-- and it's the perfect launching for him." Compliments also go to of course, direk Wenn Deramas for his outstanding direction and to his co-writers Ayz De Guzman and Danno Kristopher C. Mariquit.

Another X factor of the film was the cameo roles of the biggest celebrities like Kris Aquino, Bea Alonzo, Vice Ganda, John Lloyd Cruz and Ai-Ai de las Alas, who've been very supportive of their friend and co-actor's launching movie.  

Given the opportunity to choose for his next movie, Z would still prefer doing comedy roles. Another thing he shared to us during the pocket presscon was his admiration to the 7 year-old child actress/host Ryzza Mae Dizon, whom he hasn't met yet personally, he admitted. Zanjoe also hopes to do a film like "Jack," a 1996 Robin Williams movie wherein Williams played the role of Jack Powell, a boy who ages four times faster than normal; Z finds the role very challenging. And for those who are asking and anticipating for Bromance's international showing, it was already been confirmed that it will be shown in Guam and they are still working on other areas abroad so watch out for it! 

Lastly, what could a Zanjoe Marudo has to say after the successful turnout of his launching film, "Bromance: My Brother's Romance? "So ngayon, pag sinasabi nila na sulit, parang di mo sinayang 'yung pera nila, di'ba, parang lesson din sa 'kin. Simula ngayon, tuwing gagawa ako ng pelikula, bawa't eksenang gagawin ko, iisipin ko, hindi magsisisi 'yung tao, iisipin ko 'yung tao na manonood na at least hindi masayang man lang 'yung pera nila," he exclaimed. Very well said Z, good luck on your next project and may you have a blooming career and lovelife at the same time. Congrats! 

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