Author: Team Orange

An eminently likeable actor, Steve Carell (“Crazy, Stupid Love”) might not seem like an obvious choice for the controlling and obnoxious character, Trent, in Fox Searchlight’s poignant, coming-of-age tale “The Way, Way Back,” but that was part of the reason the filmmakers pursued him. “Trent sets the tone for the movie,” says producer Tom Rice. “He needs to be adversarial, but he has to have enormous charm. You want a Trent you can believe a single mother wants to be with. When we started talking about the character, we were thinking about going in a very different direction for Trent.…

One of the most fun ingredients to create even more fun dishes is getting twisted, turned, and slurped up this Wednesday (August 28) as Chef Sharwin Tee takes noodles to whole new levels on the next episode of “Curiosity Got the Chef”. Chef Sharwin will be bringing you all kinds of variations on noodles—from Belly Good Noodles with a Japanese theme, a simple but scrumptious Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pasta, refreshing Cucumber Noodle Salad, and a his very own take on Sotanghon Guisado. Catch “Curiosity Got the Chef” at 9:30 p.m. this Wednesday (August 28), only on the Lifestyle Network.

After months of anticipation, viewers all over the world will witness the most magical story on Philippine television as The Filipino Channel (TFC) launches “Got To Believe” on August 26, Monday (August 27, Tuesday in  Australia, Guam and New Zealand) worldwide. After their widely followed series “Princess and I,” Philippine showbiz’ reigning Teen King and Queen Kathryn Bernardo andDaniel Padilla, will reunite in the newest drama series directed by box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina. Dubbed 2013’s most romantic series, “Got To Believe” is an enchanting tale of unexpected love between the rich and spoiled kid,Joaquin (Daniel Padilla) and Chichay (Kathryn Bernardo), the simple girl with big dreams for her family.  Joaquin, a non-believer in the…

How much would it cost for you to shoot? Php 1,000? Php 2,000? Php 3,000? Or probably more! You have to pay for the model, hair stylist, makeup artist, designer/ stylist, venue, and the food and that will surely cost you a dime! How about shooting 20 models who are already made up by professional makeup artists and well dressed by great designers for only Php 500.00 and you will also be helping a foundation? In line with the celebration of the Sight Awareness Month this August, KriZara Photography (www.facebook.com/KriZara.Photography) gives you, OJOS, an openshoot for the Cataract Foundation of…

Who said men have to give up style for comfort? Or that denim is the best thing ever invented—next to boxer shorts? It is 2013 folks, and “either/or” is a thing of the past when it comes to fashion. And contrary to how most men feel; denim jeans may not be the single most important discovery in history. At least not after Dockers, the brand who has defined authentic khaki for over 25 years,  has revolutionized the good ‘ol khaki, giving this fashion piece the best features of denim jeans, including comfort and versatility, and adding to it that refined,…

Now on its 7th year, the nationwide kiddie talent competition “SM Little Stars” grand finals happens at the SM Mall of Asia Center Stage on August 25. The SM Little Stars happening on August 25, 2013, Sunday, 3:00 PM at the SM Mall of Asia Center Stage, will be hosted by Ms. Iza Calzado. Special panel of judges include Audie Gemora, Regine Tolentino, Jerome Pobocan, Sweet Plantado and Jem Padilla. Admission is absolutely free so be there when the gates open at 1:00 PM. Preliminary screening happened at 38 SM malls (Luzon: 32 malls, Visayas: 4 malls, Mindanao: 3 malls); Elimination rounds at the…

TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan leads the relief operations of Tulong Kapatid, the disaster response partnership platform of the MVP Group of Companies, held recently at Brgy. Poblacion, Mandaluyong City, and Brgy. Ususan in Taguig City. Over 500 relief bags containing rice, canned goods and toiletries as well as cooked meals and water were distributed to Typhoon Maring and Habagat-affected families. Present also to help in the re-packing and distribution of goods are TV5 President and CEO Mr. Noel Lorenzana (in black polo shirt) and Kapatid stars (L-R): Gerard Sison, Misibis Bay lead star Ritz Azul, and Daniel Matsunaga (2nd to the right). During…

Your hair is an extension of your identity; the cut, length, and style throws hints of who you are and your passion for life. So show the world just how much you love yourself. Give your hair the best care, and style away with today’s captive trends and vibrant colors. The leading health, beauty and lifestyle retailer has just what you need. Watsons launches the Hair Affair campaign to help you look your best from basic hair grooming, to enhancing your mane’s beauty with treatment products and fashion-forward hair dos. Wearing the right hairstyle is equally important. You can change…

Warner Bros. has officially announced that Ben Affleck will be playing the new Batman in the Man of Steel sequel! The film is slated to open worldwide on July 17, 2015! Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne. Ben Affleck and filmmaker Zack Snyder will create an entirely new incarnation of the character in Snyder’s as-yet-untitled project—bringing Batman and Superman together for the first time on the big screen and continuing the director’s vision of their universe, which he established in “Man of Steel.” The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman,…

Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc. (EPPI) received two awards for its Waste Management System during the 2nd Zero Basura Olympics, which was held recently at the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila. The Zero Basura Olympics (ZBO) for Business is held every two years to recognize innovative corporate practices for solid waste management. Conceptualized to address the solid waste problem and fast track the implementation of Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003), ZBO encourages businesses from different industries to apply conscientious and beneficial practices and incorporate the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) in their waste management program. The ZBO…

IBM [NYSE: IBM] recently announced that it has opened a new global delivery facility in Nuvali, a fast-growing eco-city development in Santa Rosa, Laguna. This affirms the company’s continued expansion into the country’s next wave cities following its announcement in May this year regarding launching a similar facility in Naga City in the Bicol region. Both Sta. Rosa and Naga City are recognized as the country’s ‘next wave cities,’ or growth centers outside Metro Manila that are poised to serve as Information and  Communications Technology (ICT) hubs due to their rich talent, steady telecom infrastructure and support facilities, and generally…