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Philippine Showbiz Today
August 8 - 21 , 2018
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Morisette : Live in Vancouver !
Morisette Amon has arrived for her concert this coming Saturday . Vancouver is one of her Phoenix Rising Canada Tour .
Johanne Morissette Daug Amon ( born June 2 , 1996 ), better known by her stage name , Morissette , is a Filipina singer and occasional actress .
She first rose to prominence when she finished runner-up on TV5 ’ s ’ s Star Factor at the age of 14 . In 2012 , Amon made her professional stage debut in the Repertory Philippines production of Disney ’ s Camp Rock .
She competed in the first season of ABS-CBN ’ s The Voice of the Philippines in 2013 , where she became part of Sarah Geronimo ’ s team . Born and raised in Cebu City , Amon became a recording artist of Star Music in early 2014 and released her first album , a self-titled album called Morisette , in March 2015 .
Morisette was tagged as “ The Next Big Diva ”. She officially became part of the ABS-CBN ’ s Sunday afternoon show , ASAP , in January 2014 , as she was introduced as one of the Homegrown Divas with her whistle prowess . Presently , she is one of the ASAP ’ s Birit Queens .
Morissette was awarded as the New Female Recording Artist of the
Year by the 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music in November 2015 for her album , Morisette . She bagged the Female Artist of the Year on M . O . R . Pinoy Music Awards in August 2016 . She had her first major solo concert , which sold out , at the Music Museum on 13 August 2016 .
Other performers are Alec Bautista , 2018 ECOPA Multi Medalist and Frank Cena .
Don ’ t miss her concert This Saturday , August 11 . 2018 at the Massey Theatre . ●
Photo credit : William Orsua
Morissette & RFMG ’ s Rolly Fortaleza
Taiwan and the Philippines share so many connections that are widely acknowledged , but rarely discussed . Did you know that many people from both nations have a great deal of very similar DNA ? How about the shared languages and cultural traditions between some indigenous in both Taiwan and the Philippines ?
This summer , TAIWANfest continues the Dialogues with Asia series in a Fête with the Philippines in downtown Vancouver . From September 1st to 3rd , gather a glimpse of the overlooked and untold stories connecting Taiwan and the Philippines ! From film , fashion , and food to visual arts , crafts , music , performances , and even science – once we begin to delve , we discover that the stories are truly endless , and that the diverse migrant-bolstered societies can also provide valuable lessons to us in Canada .
It is widely accepted that Taiwan was the root of the Austronesian languages and peoples as they migrated throughout Asia , passing through the Philippines and going as far as Oceania and Madagascar . In the Philippines , almost everyone has a complicated bloodline ; with as many as 182 different languages and dialects , multiculturalism is not only a social concept , but a way of life – “ mestizo ”. Yet , in an age where travel around the world has become common and migration an action of individual families rather than entire tribes , can “ mestizo ”
Morissette with William Orsua
Celebrating Multiculturalism and “ Mestizo ” Taiwan and the Philippines – Neighbours ? Or Relatives ?
adequately describe the Canada of Today , let alone Tomorrow ?
Sometimes , examining and learning about a different culture will shine an unexpected light on our own . In Taiwan , a group of Philippine migrant workers vaunt their handmade and one-of-a-kind couture before the National Taiwan Museum . Surrounded by paintings and artworks of their compatriots , the gathering never failed to capture the hearts of the Taiwanese . Paving a path of their own in the mainstream , are Mario Subeldia and his group of migrants with a passion any different from us ?
TAIWANfest also offers new perspectives on our heritage and identities in the Hope Talks and Taiwan ’ s Bookstore . DNA scientist and team member of the fabled “ Godmother of Taiwanese Blood ” Dr . Tse-yi Wang reveals the hidden stories in our blood that our ancestors weren ’ t able to pass on ; author and poet Bei Ling recounts his life as an exile , looking to the day he can finally
return home ; spiritualist Ming-Chieh Hsieh recites his escape from death through a newfound connection with his inner self ; and newsman Asuka Lee finds a new lens through which to see his home of Taiwan with Migrant ’ Park .
The Fête with the Philippines is much more than just a party – it is an opportunity to speak , to share , and to learn . Few will reap more from the opportunity than the Auba Rukai Children ’ s Choir from Pintung , Taiwan .
TAIWANfest kicks off in Toronto at Harbourfront Centre from August 24-26 and continues in downtown Vancouver from September 1-3 . For more information , visit www . taiwanfest . ca
About TAIWANfest
The largest Mandarin / English speaking event in Canada returns to Downtown Toronto / Vancouver . The festival thrives on engaging meaningful partnerships to cultivate dialogues between newcomers and the rest of Canadians . The
Photos taken during the arrival at YVR and press conference at Max ’ s Restaurant in Vancouver . The artists are Frankie Cena , Alecs Bautista , Morisette and the musical director .
festivities offer inspiring visual arts , exciting performances , tantalizing culinary treats , intriguing lifestyle experiences and lots of workshops as well as games to give you a new perspective on Taiwanese culture . For more information , please visit www . taiwanfest . ca●