Christian Bautista's 'A Special Symphony' tackles plight of special children

Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista's first international film A Special Symphony celebrates music, love, friendship and the inspiration that people can get from special kids.

The movie, set to open nationwide on August 3, will have its Red Carpet Premiere this July 31, Sunday, 8:00 p.m., Robinson's Galleria.

"It is an inspiring movie- honest, simple, but powerful," says Christian. "I hope everyone will be inspired when they watch the movie."

Christian, currently in the thick of taping for the international musical series The Kitchen Musical with Karylle in Singapore, will go home for the day of the movie's Premiere Night.

A Special Symphony follows the journey of Filipino struggling singer Jayden (Christian) towards finding his purpose and happiness.

The movie is bold in tackling the needs of special children in the movie and how music, love, and friendship make life more enjoyable for them. Some members of the cast are, in fact, special kids.

The movie is being endorsed by Autism Society of the Phillipines.

A Special Symphony was inspired by the amazing story of a chorus of special children in Beijing, China, and how their exposure to music stimulated their minds, developed their well-being, and earned them the adulation of many people.

The song I am already King, which topped the MYX Daily Countdown and OPM Countdown for numerous days, is the movie's theme. The single is the carrier track in Universal Records' latest compilation album The Best of OPM Love Songs Vol.1.

A Special Symphony is produced by Nation Pictures Indonesia and is directed by Awi Suryada. It also stars Ira Wibowo, Ira Maya Sopha, and Gista Putri.

The movie will premiere in Indonesia this September.


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"2NE1: The Party" Manila concert photos and videos

Kpop group 2NE1 performed for the Filipino fans Saturday night, June 4, 2011, at the Araneta Coliseum.

It was 2NE1's first ever Live in Manila, Philippines concert, but not for its member Dara or most familiar to Pinoys as Sandara Park. The concert marked Sandara's comeback performance in the country where she first became popular both as as a singer and actress 5-6 years ago.

The said 2NE1 concert was dubbed as "The Party: 2NE1 Live in Manila" and also featured Pinoy performers as front-acts: Christian Bautista, Callalily, The Bloomfields, Techy Romantics and the Philippine All Stars.

The 2-year-old K-pop group sang only 8 songs in the concert such as "Fire", "I Don't Care", "Can't Nobody", "Go Away", "Please Don't Go", "Lonely", "Clap Your Hands" and "In Or Out".

Some of Sandara's batchmates from Star Circle Quest were spotted at the audience: Melissa Ricks, Raphael Martinez and (ex-boyfriend) Joseph Bitangcol.

Check out photos and videos from the successful "The Party: 2NE1 Live in Manila" concert:

2NE1's opening number "Fire" (video by nyaks05)


2NE1 performs "Please Don't Go" and "Go Away" (videos by bobel08)




"Lonely" performance (video by khadzeeh)


Sandara Park singing "In Or Out" (video by Apples2sungie)


another video of Dara performing "In Or Out" (by earlbril)


2NE1's last song: "I Don't Care" (video by ayameyokomi)



Photos courtesy of Ms. Francine Prieto on Twitter (@fwancheen)

Male models at Bench Fashion Show, Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011

Hot male models strut Bench's holiday collections at the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011 held Sunday, May 8, at the SMX Convention Center.

Enjoy the photos!

Jake Cuenca


Piolo Pascual


Dingdong Dantes


Zanjoe Marudo


Gerald Anderson


Diether Ocampo


Coco Martin


Christian Bautista


Enchong Dee


Rayver Cruz


Steven Silva


Rocco Nacino


Joseph Marco


Johan Santos


Carl Guevarra


Albie Casino


Borgy Manotoc


Jon Avila



Ron Morales

Bench female models gallery

Photos courtesy of Carlo Orosa and Mara Clara Facebook Page (for Albie's photo)

Kris Aquino 'My Heart's Journey' album released

Kris Aquino has released a new album entitled 'My Heart's Journey', which is already her 5th spoken-word album.

Two of her previous 4 albums reached platinum sales, so we'll see if this new album will also reach that mark.

There are 15 tracks in the new album featuring 10 artists. Jed Madela is singing 5 of them.

1. GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD - Toni Gonzaga
2. WHAT ABOUT LOVE - KC Concepcion
3. LOVE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS - Christian Bautista
4. ONLY LOVE - Jed Madela
5. IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE - Karylle
6. TO WHERE YOU ARE - Jed Madela
7. CHANGES IN MY LIFE - Jed Madela
8. I WILL BE HERE - Gail Blanco
9. WHEN YOU BELIEVE - Regine Velasquez & Lani Misalucha
10. IN YOUR EYES - Gail Blanco
11. I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT - Zsa Zsa Padilla
12. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS - Nina
13. HEALING - Jed Madela
14. BEAUTIFUL IN MY EYES- Jed Madela
15. ARAW MO- Christian Bautista

"My Heart's Journey" is under Universal Records and is now available in record bars nationwide.

2NE1 'Live in Manila' concert on May 15 to feature Christian Bautista as special guest

Korean pop group 2NE1 will be staging a concert in Manila on May 15 with Asiansation Christian Bautista as its special guest performer.

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Christian Bautista is easily the favorite male act of international performers because after collaborating with K-pop band One Way and opening for Rain’s recent concert in Manila, he is once again tapped to perform during the much-awaited concert of 2NE1 this coming May 15, 2011, at the Araneta Coliseum.

“I am looking forward to this wonderful opportunity,” says Christian. “I’ll prepare very hard for this exciting stint.”

The 2NE1 concert, dubbed as The Party, marks the return of our beloved Sandara Park or Dara to the Philippines. Sandara enjoyed instant fame in the Philippines years ago when she joined the ABS-CBN's talents search Star Circle Quest and finished as 1st Runner Up.

CL, Bom and Minzy are the other members of 2NE1, who is considered as one of the best K-pop girl groups to date.


Posted by Carlo Orosa for Mykiru Isyusero