Survivor Philippines Reveals…

After the first season of survivor Philippines held at Thailand, a new season will soon be appearing in the Philippine television.

They have been shooting for months and by August 17, 2009 survivor Phil. Season 2 will premier. Basing on the teaser of the show, it seems that the age of the castaways were less deviated in the sense that there are no castaways that as old as nanay Zita and Gigit of the first season. Nevertheless, I can’t still tell for what I only saw is there silhouettes.

I am expecting that an exile island will be included this season because I really thought that mind strategies are highly affected by that twist unlike the pearls that was used in the first season.

I am expecting that for the very least half of them have the Marlon instinct in the sense that they have the instinct to topple down an opponent and most importantly, to do blind sides.

It was revealed that the show was shot at Palau, an island in Micronesia.

I’m hoping that this season would have a better story to tell.

Man In The Mirror

This blog is in commemorating of Michael Jackson’s Death. I think we should remember him as very inspirational and life changing musical artist with the line of songs that he did. He being the man in the mirror was able to break the social wall of being a black or white. He being a smooth criminal was able to put thriller and pretty young things in our lives. In every moon walk he made, we’re filled of joy and you could always say that you’re not alone. He’s a phenomena and I think the best way to keep him in our hearts is by making man in the mirror as the song of our lives.

Man In The Mirror



Ooh ooh ooh aah
Gotta make a change
For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right

As I turned up the collar on
A favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind
Pretending not to see their needs



A summer's disregard
A broken bottle top
And a one man's soul
They follow each other
On the wind ya' know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change, yey
Na na na, na na na, na na na na oh ho

I've been a victim of
A selfish kinda love
It's time that I realize
There are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really pretending that they're not alone



A willow deeply scarred
Somebody's broken heart
And a washed out dream
(Washed out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind ya' see
'Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that change



I'm starting with the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah)
I'm asking him to change his ways, yeah
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
'Cause when you close your heart
(You can't close your, your mind)
Then you close your mind



(That man, that man, that man)
(That man, that man, that man)
(With the man in the mirror, oh yeah)
(That man you know, that man you know)
(That man you know, that man you know)
I'm asking him to change his ways
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make that change

(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)
Ooh
Oh yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)



Oh no
Oh no, I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good
Sure mon
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know, you got to stop it yourself
(Yeah)
Oh
Make that change
(I gotta make that change today, oh)
(Man in the mirror)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother oh
Yeah
You know that
(Make that change)
(I gotta make that make me then make)
You got, you got to move
Sure mon, sure mon
You got to
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Make that change
Stand up and lift yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Make that change
(Gonna make that change, sure mon)
(Man in the mirror)
You know it, you know it, you know it, you know
(Change)
Make that change

Hole in the Wall Mania

Philippines’ version of the game show Hole in the Wall debuted this summer and it has been attracting a lot of avid viewers thus, there’s a Hole in the Wall mania. Hole in the Wall of GMA7 is in deed a hit. GMA7’s version of Hole in the Wall is completely unique and completely saleable. The hosts of the show are the alter-egos of Ogie Alcasid and Michael V namely Angelina and Yaya respectively. Yaya and Angelina jokes and funny skits were first introduced in one of the most successful gag shows in the Philppines namely Bubble Gang. Yaya and Angelina funny combination and bratty portrayals become a big hit and establishing the said characters as whole new different and existing egos by giving them a show is in deed a clever strategy for entertainment purposes.





Moreover, the addition of Edouard, the lifeguard, in the lives of Angelina and her nanny “Yaya” put up more funny twists and interpretations of the game show. Edouard and Yaya comic love team has been a vital part of the hosts’ comedic act since it prolongs and adds up more development and progress to their usual skits. In addition, Yaya and Edouard comic love story has also played a lot in their promotion, which is very evident when Startalk (an entertainment show) created a scoop for the comic love team. Also, the regular attempts of Yaya or Angelina to play the game creates even more excitement or hilariousness on the viewing pleasure of the show. Lastly, the funny casting of the contestants and their outrageous falls are just enough to even make it more entertaining.

Hole in the Wall is currently aired at GMA7 ( Pinoy TV in over ceased channels) every Monday to Friday 6:00 PM(Philippine time standards).

All of the said comments are just my opinions and views on the show but I’ll be happy if you liked it too.

Survival of the Fittest (featuring the journeys in survivor Tocantins)

James "JT" Thomas

The 18th season of survivor, survivor Tocantins, concluded last May 17, 2009(eastern date standards). The results were not so surprising. J.T. won and he winning the title, sole survivor, proved that sole survivors are really the fittest. J.T. together with Tyson, Coach and Brandon were called as the “warriors” of this season of survivor for there physical strength. Though these four men are very strong only one was able to reach the 40th / last day and thus it has also been proven that the fittest shouldn’t only be physically strong but mind manipulating and socially inclined as well. This season is as much great and exciting as the prior ones like survivor Micronesia, Gabon, Cook Islands, exile etc.

Even though J.T. wasn’t my bet, I’m still happy with the outcome for at least both of my bets were able to create a mark in the game, also J.T. and Stephen hard work deserves it and also Coach was at least eliminated before Erinn did. I always wanted those castaways that are physically or socially underdogs in the game because they never fail to amaze me on how they were able to hold on to some alliance to survive and also on how they manipulate the minds of others for their survival.


Erinn then Sierra


Erinn

Sierra

My bets are Sierra and Erinn because they were bought thought to be the weakest. I wanted Sierra to win because everyone except Brandon dislikes her from the first time they saw her and I didn’t understand why, same as how Jeff Probst was puzzled onto these people disliking Sierra. Given her scenario, Sierra decided to have an alliance with Brandon, who actually created the Exile Alliance, and from the very first day up to Brandon’s elimination, Brandon was the only ally of Sierra at Timbira. Erinn, on the other hand, has even had a worse case because even though most people in Timbira like her, she got no allies not until she was able to reach the merge. Sierra and Erinn were both lucky to reach the merge for there tribe was able to win enough immunity challenges to spare most of the Timbira.


Cast of Survivor Tocantins


The Merge Tribe (Forza)

By the time of the merge, Jalapao members namely Joe, J.T., Taj and Stephen were technically out numbered and so they are expecting themselves to be eliminated one after the other. But, some Jalapao members have there secret weapon for survival and that was the Exile Alliance. Exile alliance was created when Brandon and Taj decided to be allies in preparation for the merge so that a sudden alliance of Taj and her ally Stephen from Jalapao and Brandon with his ally Sierra from Timbira could turn tables on their advantage knowing that the Jalapao members are in trouble while Brandon and Sierra were the most likely targets of Coach’s alliance in Timbira. I was thrilled during the merge because I was expecting something surprising from the Exile alliance but unfortunately it didn’t happen. Brandon being the brain of the Exile Alliance decided to hibernate for a while knowing that they are only four and it might not work if there are a total of ten players in the game. Also, Brandon believed that the Timbira is still working as one thus he thought that the former Timbira would vote off J.T. on the first tribal council during the merge. Brandon relaxed not knowing that Coach approached J.T. for a Warrior alliance together with Debbie and Tyson and since the Jalapao members are in trouble, J.T. flip over with his Allies from Jalapao namely Taj and Stephen and they are called as the Jalapao Three. Stephen goes where ever J.T. goes and they were only loyal to each other. Taj easily flipped to Coach’s move because she and Stephen were worried due to the hibernation of the Exile Alliance. After feeling the lack of security, Taj and Stephen decided to go to Coach’s way and that is vote off Brandon. Since Coach’s alliance were expecting that Brandon might just have the hidden immunity idol in his possession and so with Stephen’s very strategic mind, they were able to create a double bladed-sword strategy that either votes off Brandon or his known ally, Sierra. Brandon and Sierra were lucky for Joe has to be eliminated due to his injury thus the tribal council was postponed for another cycle (three days). On the next cycle, Brandon started to revive the Exile Alliance and also he tried to check if Coach has been approaching anyone from Jalapao by talking to J.T and obviously he got nothing true. when they won a reward challenge. By that, J.T. suddenly realizes that the Jalapao three has the game on their hands after the broken Timbira tried to convince the Jalapao three to join one of the alliances to destroy the other. After that, J.T. and Stephen started to be the minds and dictators of the game. J.T. also began his own moves by starting it with Erinn. J.T. knowing that Erinn has no firm alliance was able to convince Erinn to be loyal to him. For the first tribal council, the Jalapao three plus Erinn decided to go for Coach’s move and the double bladed sword strategy was able to vote off Brandon after exploiting himself as an owner of a hidden immunity idol. Brandon being blind sided leaves Sierra with no allies. Sierra decided that her only hope to survive three more days is to win the immunity challenge, which she ended up to be second after Debbie stole her shot on the immunity. Coach’s plan was obviously to vote off Sierra but J.T. and Stephen decided to vote off Tyson thinking that he is threat after winning the first two immunity challenges back to back. J.T., Stephen, Taj and Sierra voted off Tyson and Sierra didn’t expect that she’ll still have three more days after not winning her only hope. After Sierra surviving, Coach tried to poison the well of Sierra in the eyes of J.T. and Stephen. Sierra on the other hand was able to know what Coach did and she tried to convince everyone to believe her by telling truth by putting Coach on a hot seat while everyone is around. The Warrior alliance then was transformed to Stephen, J.T., Coach and Debbie. Sierra was able to prove that Coach in did lied to J.T. and Stephen unfortunately her emotions scrambled and so J.T. and Stephen were annoyed. Sierra’s fate was now on the hands of J.T. and Stephen after Taj and Erinn promised not to vote her out for that tribal council. Sierra at the end of the cycle wasn’t able to outwit Coach and thus she was eliminated. On the next cycle, Debbie thinking that Coach, her last remaining assured ally, has been making bad decisions, decided to get him off from the game by convincing J.T. and Stephen to vote against Coach. Coach on the other hand is still thinking that the warrior alliance is winning over the Jalapao three plus Erinn and so he’s move is to get rid of Erinn. J.T. and Stephen were now caught between voting off Coach or Debbie after Debbie stating her case and also after Debbie creating a threatening impression onto them. At the end, Debbie’s move work against her after J.T. and Stephen decided that Jalapao three plus Erinn should vote off Debbie, thinking that she could be a very threatening strategist. When Debbie got voted off, Coach finally thought that he was alone in this game and that he was totally not in control of it but J.T. and Stephen was able to make him feel relax when they said that they saved him because Debbie tried to go against him. And so, Coach tried to make his way against Erinn. J.T. promised to Coach that he’ll be voting off Erinn but on the other Stephen was not fully convinced by Coach thinking that Erinn is a less threat than Coach. The Girls will be voting off Coach because they are so annoyed and so Stephen will be the one to decide who to remove from the game. At the end, his insecurity that he might lose it if there are more strong players in the game won over and thus Coach was voted off.


JT and Stephen creating a plan

By then, only the Jalapao three and Erinn remained and Erinn was now in the bad position since the other three were allied even before the merge. Erinn thinking that her only shot to survive up to the last day is by winning the immunity challenge, performed well at the challenge unfortunately she lost with only a second slower from winning it over J.T. Erinn then decided that she should now use her social strategies and the best way to do that is to convince J.T. and Stephen that they got more chance of winning the game with her than with Taj. It was a fight of loyalty and money and with Erinn’s manipulative strategy and also by not scrambling, she won and thus, Taj got voted off. My last favorite standing, Erinn, again have to win the last immunity challenge to be part of the final two but again she lost and so she have to do things in a hard way and since J.T. won the immunity challenge, J.T. has the control onto who he would bring with him onto the finals. It was a fight between Erinn and Stephen. Stephen’s case to J.T. is that he should bring him to the final two because he and J.T. has been the one who’s dictating how the game will go through and also he has been loyal to J.T. since the very first cycle. On the other hand, Erinn’s case was a manipulative attack telling that the only possible votes she could get are from Taj and Stephen while J.T. could get the vote from the rest of the jury thus, J.T. got a lot more chance of winning the million dollars if he’ll go with Erinn than Stephen. At the end of the day, Erinn’s fight ended. J.T. was not attracted money and chose friendship instead. Then it was down to the final two and I must that J.T. won because Stephen scrambled and suddenly changed his ego when the jury is interviewing him.

Winner or Loser; it doesn’t matter

TOP 13 doing the opening performance with the song "So What"
The Spice Girls of A.I. (LOL)

ADAM, KRIS and RYAN

the Anouncement

Last May 20, 2009(eastern date standards), David Cook handed the title of being the American Idol to Kris Allen, who is considered as an underdog/ a dark horse in the competition. The college student started his audition with a very bad impression to Simon after showing his lack of self-confidence for claiming that many other singers is better than him. But nevertheless, the potential in him motivated the judges to squeeze out all of his talent and thus he was able to grow. As a result, he was able to slowly outstand and outperform the core front runners in the crucial stages of the competition. That one step at time move of Kris Allen was able to propel him to the finale then win. Kris was able to survive the rock n’ roll night despite his underwhelming performances and there he was able to outstand a dark horse namely Allison Irahita knowing that Allison is in her zone. Kris then was able to outperform the voice master class of Danny Gokey after performing the cover version of the Fray of the song Heartless and also after doing the song Apologize. Also, it has been said that Allison fans portrayed a vital role in picking the finale contenders. Lastly, Kris was able to outperform the grandioso and performance galore Adam Lambert after defeating the bone thrilling performance of Adam of the song Mad World.

The performance finale was anti-climatic because round one has the most impact for me while Kara Dioguardi’s No Boundaries were a bit underwhelming for me. I really thought that No Boundaries isn’t one of her great songs. Having said that it is round one that has the greatest impact, the winner of that round must have attracted more of votes than the better one on the next rounds and so I think that’s one of the factors why Kris Allen was able to outshine Adam. Another factor to consider is that it has been said that the dialing power of Kris fans was supported by the social sector that is against what Adam stand for as an idol and being a fan of Adam plus knowing that factor just made feel a bit bitter of Adam losing since there were social issues that was involved in the votes even though it is just all about music preferences.


ADAM with the KISS


Nevertheless, I still have my hat off and head down to Adam because he has not only had a very unique sense of creativity but also he has a very cool personality. He faced defeat with a smile and optimism. He even said that losing might just work for him. He too is cool because he is very open onto his sexuality. He is very true to himself and with that type of personality; I think he would never have problems in his profession and in dealing with others. Lastly, I still thought that Adam knows how to own the stage more than Kris and also I still thought that the rare chance of having a Glam rocker as an idol might just not happen again.

I missed It! So Customized

I have not been updating my Blog lately because my mood was damn affected and depressed by the fact that I won’t be able to watch the concert of the David’s, which might not happen again. But here I am again, recovering my mood. But I must say that I’m not yet fully recovered in the sense that I really have to do something to compensate for what I had just missed.

Well, lately I have been thinking of what I should do to make myself feel better. Since the whole problem is all connected with my American Idol addiction, I thought that I should just invest on customized idol merchandises with designs that I could only have. I think that solution would also be in preparation for their next concert here, which I am expecting since they have been saying that Filipinos had surprised them due to our very warm reception.

Actually, I am not that disappointed at all because for at least I wasn’t able to miss any of their TV appearances and also I was able to come to David Cook’s meet and greet session at SM North EDSA. When I was in the amphitheater for David Cook’s appearance, I just felt so funny that many people still come to that meet and greet session even though there is no personal photograph taking and autograph signing allowed. In addition, David Cook will not sing and will just appear to answer some questions. I was there two hours before the appearance of David Cook and I was like already sitting on the stairs at the far end of the theater because all of the seats were already occupied. The meet and greet session gave a lot of interesting information of what David C. has been doing in Manila. It was said that he shopped around SM, specifically at ALDO shoes, before he appeared at the theater. Also, it was said that he would watch a Filipino movie after the meet and greet session. Also, the most interesting thing it has implied is that I’m so desperate because the meet and greet session only lasted for 10-15 minutes (LOL) and I like waited for 2 hours and paid 140 pesos but nevertheless for an addict that can’t watch the concert that would be very satisfying.

Lastly, the only thing I could say is that I wish that they will come back as soon as I have enough money. (LOL)

Praying For Some Gold Tickets

I’ve been a fan of American idol for as long as I can remember and it always drives me crazy every time someone from the one of the greatest shows of today’s era visits Manila. It drives me crazy because I always end up being stuck at home and just trying to imagine that I’m in the concert of my favorite idol.

I’m so unlucky because it is happening again. It is driving me crazy because two of my favorite idols are now here in manila the DAVID’S – David Archuleta & David Cook. It is just three days before their concert at the Mall of Asia and up to now, I’m still praying for some angel to give a gold ticket for at least because I would rather catch them at their mall shows or T.V. appearances than watching them through binoculars from the very back part of the concert hall. It is just so funny that I would still rather be picky despite my frustration and desperation to watch their concert.

But in case I’ll be missing their concert, I’ll be promising to myself that I’ll be watching Adam Lambert’s concert in manila if he will visit because he too is one of my favorites. Also, if I’ll miss the concert of the David’s, I’ll be also promising to myself that I won’t miss Simon Cowell’s visit here in Manila because for me, he is the greatest talent critic and also it would be a great pleasure to be able to feel his highness.

I can't make this blog longer anymore because i could feel the frustration in every single letter that i typed in. . . LOL

And so...

Lastly, if you were able to feel my frustration and misery; please, please, please give me some gold tickets for at least. =((

American Idol Season 8 Top 3: Hot, hot, hot

American Idol has been producing singing sensations like Kelly Pickler, Chris Daughtry, Katherine Mcphee, Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Carrey Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Bo Bice, Carly Smithson, Michael Johns, David Cook, David Archuleta, Fantasia Barrino, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Taylor Hicks and many more.

And next week, a new American idol will rise. A new singing superstar will again shine from the very popular idol franchise. But before the rise of the new idol, the top three idol contenders will still have to out perform and out shine one another for the two most coveted slots in the finale. This season of idol have a lot of potential idols in the sense that most of the finalists are qualified and deserves to win and it just so happen that they all compete in the same season.

Since the talents of the top three is already hot, hot and hot; the results of the performances this week would definitely be highly affected by the finalists’ song choice and charisma. All three, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen & Danny Gokey, have there own unique niche, strengths and style in music that would definitely be making a very interesting finale.

Kris Allen is a great balladeer and probably the most charming for most ladies. One of his memorable songs would be work hard for the money, wherein he did a very nice twist in the song. Ballads are usually boring but Kris Allen it could turn into something interesting but what worries me is that ballads are a little less powerful than the other genres and so I must say that he has to have a perfect combination of his personality, style and artistry in his coming performances so that it would connect deep through.

Danny Gokey, on the other hand, is also a great balladeer and a great country music singer as well. One of his memorable songs would be Jesus take the wheel and Hero. His best asset in singing would probably be his swagger. Classical songs become more powerful and interesting with his swagger. I think, Danny being a music teacher helped him to develop a good singing technique. Danny Gokey has been a front runner ever since and also he’s an early favorite. I must also say that he is one of the most consistent singers. Also, Danny’s perky personality definitely helps him to stay in the competition.

Lastly, Adam Lambert is obviously one of the best resident rockers that idol has ever had. He got the pipes for rock and rolls. I must say that he too is one of the most consistent singers. He too is one of the finalists that always have surprises. One of his most memorable performances is tracks of my tears and it wasn’t a rock and roll performance at all, which means that he could go from wild to mild while remaining as great as how he is. He is flexible in performances and also one of the hottest in terms of publicity and so he is the one the finalists that I’m looking forward at the finale

All three of them have a shot at the finale, so who do you think will win it?