ogie alcasid

Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie Alcasid [born August 27, 1967], is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.

Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album. Ogie Alcasid reached gold record status, while his debut single "Nandito Ako" [I Am Here] was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9. He has since released 18 albums, including a Christmas album [Larawan ng Pasko/ Images of Christmas, 1994], a live album [OA sa Hits [Live], 2002], and four greatest hits albums.

He has received a total of five gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records.

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of comedy show Small Brothers on ABS-CBN on 1992. He also appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana [from 1991 to 1992], ABC's Tropang Trumpo [from 1994 to 1995], GMA Network's Bubble Gang [from 1995 to present], QTV's Ay, Robot! [from 2005 to 2007], and his recent current sitcom on GMA Network, Show Me Da Manny [from 2010 to present].

He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na on 1995 and the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5 in 2001. He also hosted Fastbreak, a former basketball game show on IBC 13 in 2002. Alcasid also recently hosted Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition on GMA with Regine Velasquez and is currently one of the main hosts on musical variety show SOP Rules. Alcasid had his own break in a GMA Primetime drama Hanggang Kailan opposite Lorna Tolentino and Christopher de Leon. This was Alcasid's first drama show and he also sung its main theme with Aiza Seguerra.

Alcasid is recently the judge in Pinoy Idol and hosted in his former game shows Da Big Show and Hole In The Wall [with his fellow co-host, Michael V]. He played a spoiled brat Angelina in "Ang Spoiled" segment on Bubble Gang.

Alcasid returned to sitcom via "Show Me Da Manny", playing "Manny Pa-Cute".

Alcasid also hosted a kids documentary show on GMA, "Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition: Featuring Wild Animals", with co-hosts Ramboy Revilla and Jayda Avanzado.

He was married to Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren but eventually divorced. He re-married to Regine Velasquez on December 22, 2010.

source: wikipedia

chito miranda

Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr. [born February 7, 1976] is a Filipino singer and songwriter who is best known as the lead singer for the band Parokya ni Edgar.

Miranda attended grade school and high school in the Ateneo de Manila University when he met Gab Chee Kee, Vinci Montaner, Jeric Estaco, and Miko Yap. They formed a garage band during their high school years.

The group was known in school to be class clowns. Normally in shows, they would show up in women’s clothing to entertain victims of earthquakes and typhoons and sing off-key in poetry readings.

They eventually landed the role as front act band for the locally well-known Filipino alternative rock band The Eraserheads. Later on, Buwi Meneses and Dindin Moreno joined as bassist and drummer, respectively. When they graduated high school, Jeric and Miko decided to leave the group to pursue other interests. Shortly thereafter, Darius Semaña [lead guitar] joined to complete the sextet.

Originally, Parokya ni Edgar was called "Comic Relief". However, they decided to change the name in homage to an ancient Noli Me Tangere joke in their student days.

Later on, Parokya ni Edgar performed regularly in Club Dredd, one of the famous clubs in Manila during that time. The band slowly gained popularity during the height of the Filipino rock explosion, with the local rock community opening up to the influence of foreign grunge acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.

Eventually, the late managing director of Universal Records, Bella Dy Tan, signed them as contract artists after witnessing one of their performances at Club Dredd. The band garnered a triple platinum award for their first album Khangkhungkherrnitz.

One of the band's songs, "Buloy", has lyrics inspired by a friend Miranda met in Batangas. He was a Fine Arts student at Far Eastern University and committed suicide some time after "Buloy" was released and this caused some controversy among fans and non-fans.

Miranda is a member of Alpha Kappa Rho fraternity in the Philippines. He is good friends with fellow Filipino artists, the late Francis Magalona, and rapper Gloc9. Miranda dated actress Kaye Abad for a long period of time from the early 2000's until their breakup in 2009.

source: wikipedia

Lifebuoy

Prizes
1st Prize: USD 5,000
2nd Prize: USD 3,000
3rd Prize: USD 2,000
Germs cause illnesses as they have a simple way into our bodies: from our hands to our mouths. Unknowingly, most people do not wash their hands often enough and long enough to kill germs and to keep their hands clean. Understanding this, Lifebuoy has created a Superfast Handwash that kills 99.9% of the germs in just 10 seconds.

Your Challenge
Convince mums who want to improve their family’s life of using Lifebuoy Handwash by bringing to life our proposition: “Lifebuoy Handwash kills 99.9% germs in 10 seconds”, keeping hands clean and safe. Don’t make a boring scientific video or yet another typical TV commercial we have seen before. Be creative, convincing and innovative.

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Contest runs until July the 24th.

TAG Heuer Link watch

TAG Heuer is launching a re-edition of the iconic Link watch, a daring yet elegant avant-garde watch emphasizing purity of lines, ergonomy of form and technology. Its S shape link bracelet, the most comfortable of all times feels like liquid metal, giving the Link its unique aesthetic and character.

Your challenge
Create a 30 to 60 seconds video/animation that establish the Link watch, with its iconic S shape bracelet link as the epitome of modern elegance and style among successful, sophisticated urban consumers.

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Contest runs until July the 31th.

Hyundai Veloster

Illustration Category:
1st Prize:USD 2,000
2nd Prize:USD 1,000
3rd - 5th Prize: USD 500 each
 
As part of its commitment to creating New Thinking, New Possibilities for people and the planet, Hyundai is unveiling Veloster, a groundbreaking coupe that challenges all preconceived notions of what a coupe should be. With Veloster, you can expect the unexpected.

Your challenge: Create a teaser to introduce the Veloster by showing how new thinking can challenge conventions for the better and how new possibilities can be created in life. It can be in the form of an ad showing how Veloster is challenging conventions with its groundbreaking technology. Or it could be an inspirational video showing how men have created new possibilities in life [e.g. they said man would never fly and now you can even enjoy bars and private cabins on board aircrafts...] and Veloster exemplifies challenging conventions, for the better.

Format: 30 to 60 seconds video, animation or illustration.

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Contest runs until June the 26th.

Lenovo – The Doer’s Story

Prize: USD 11,500

With the help of technology as an enabler of turning dreams into reality, doers can create something extraordinary than dreamers can only...dream of.
Lenovo wants to celebrate those who do and invites you to share your doer story through a 30 to 60s video/animation that will show how an ordinary person can create extraordinary things, by doing.

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Contest runs until July the 31th.

XYZ Drink

Prize: 7500€

I am XYZ, I am a delicious water based drink that restores your body, mind and mood. I come in a uniquely shaped, cool, light blue bottle. You’ll want to drink me anytime, anywhere.

Show us how XYZ can be your reliable companion to go through the day, anytime, anywhere to fully replenished you so you will always be ready, in a 30 to 45 sec TVC.

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Contest runs until July the 26th.

Earthtalent

Prize: 7 500 €

Earthtalent is a network that encourages local initiatives of united creativity in favor of women.

Through a video/animation (30 sec - 1.30 min), photo, poster, painting, text, installation, poem, sculpture, or any other form that you see fit, illustrate how creativity can help solidarity, or help to be united.

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Contest runs until 19th of July.

Chivas

Prize: USD 7,000

Introducing Chivas J&J, a special, premium edition especially made in honor of the pioneering brothers James & John. Chivas J&J is a blend of 2 rare, precious malts. It is exclusively distributed in selected bars/KTVs in T1 and T2 cities in China and is sure to become a trendsetter.

Think about new drinking experiences, new drinking games, new rituals around serving or drinking... Your ideas should emphasize the premium, pioneering and trendsetting aspect of this unique whiskey and appeal to our target audience.

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Contest runs until July the 6th.

How we would like to move around in 10 years?

Prize: 3500€

As you all deal with these situations every day, we know you can help a major automotive brand find pragmatic ideas and thoughts to re-invent private mobility for years to come.

Through either a short video, a comic, a short text, a PowerPoint…express the way you see the future based on your present experiences and expectations.

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Contest runs until July the 5th.

Home & outdoor exercise

 Prize: $2,500 USD

We're in a time nowadays where healthiness has regained its pride, where organic meets superfoods, where lean cuisine rimes with gym memberships, jogging, and yoga.

Illustrate through a short video, design, sketch, scrapbook, PowerPoint presentation, storyboard, what's awaiting for us in terms of physical workout in the near future.

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Contest runs until 5th of July.

What is the future of digital scent?

Prize: USD 15,000

The future is already here. If I told you that a major global consumer products company has achieved a breakthrough and has been able to blend fragrance and the digital world you might not believe me, but it is indeed very true.

Through short videos/animations, pictures, designs, collages, Powerpoint presentations, text, sketches...imagine and illustrate what the next wave in digital scent will be!

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Contest runs until June the 30th.

Unibail La Maquinista contest

Let’s create a new experience in the food and entertainment level in “La Maquinista”, shopping mall in Barcelona, Spain (Text, PowerPoint presentations, drawings, designs, photomontage, illustrations, videos…)

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Contest runs until 20th of June.