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| Sam scores a 'first' Column: Funfare This piece of good news was first relayed to Funfare by Romy Berona, publicist of United International Pictures (UIP), and formally announced at a presscon three days ago: Sam Concepcion has recorded his own version of Kung Fu Fighting which is included in the soundtrack of the animated film Kung Fu Panda (opening across the US and in the Philippines early next month) and will be distributed in the Asian Region. That makes Sam the first local artist to have sung for a The movie's theme song will be played during the end credits of the Philippine run. Together with Universal Records, UIP has also produced a music video for Sam, which was shot mostly in a Chinese temple. The video features snippets from Kung Fu Panda and computer-generated animation made just for the music video. Pop superstar Rain also recorded the same song, also for DreamWorks, in his native Kung Fu Panda is about Concept illustrator of Jackie-Jet movie is a Pinoy Here's a rejoinder from a recent Funfare item, from Tats Rejante-Manahan: Dear Mr. Lo, I am writing you regarding the letter of your reader, Cathy Hagad. Yes, Eduardo Sicangco, a Filipino we should be proud of, was the concept illustrator for His illustrations in themselves are coveted pieces and are put up for auction almost annually at the Aids Foundation in His body of work is massive and so impressive that Eduardo, whom we know as Toto, is the brother of Cecile Sicangco-Ibarrola, former principal dancer of Ballet I have attached a copy of Eduardo's sketch for the Monkey King (played by Jet Li) in Best regards, --Tats Rejante-Manahan A dream wedding in the City of Lights ABS-CBN news reporter Nina Corpuz, daughter of lawyers Nestor Taylan Corpuz and Consuelo Fernando Corpuz, will exchange "I do's" with Vince Rodriguez, son of the late Edilberto Librea Rodriguez and Maryann O'Connor Rodriguez, in Paris (yes, the City of Lights) on May 20, at the Eglise Saint-Severin Church. The principal sponsors are: Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and Mrs. Angelica Banaria, Reynaldo David and Dr. Victoria Belo, Jaime Fernando and Ms. Amelia Cabal, John Franco and Mrs. Elizabeth Chua, Eugenio Lopez III and Mrs. Natividad Corpuz, Atty. Ricardo Puno Jr. and Mrs. Rosabella Corpuz, Danilo Rodriguez and Mrs. Teresa Oben, Wellington Soong and Ms. Veronica O'Connor, Arturo Valdez and Mrs. Consolacion Ramos, and Ricardo Veloso and Mrs. Josefina Soriano. Best Man: Rafael Carlos Rodriguez. Matron of Honor: Noelle Bernadette Corpuz-Perez. Groomsman: Nicomedes Romulo Corpuz. Bridesmaid: Naomi Therese Corpuz. Junior Bridesmaid: Claudine Rodriguez. Secondary Sponsors: Patrick Duran and Divine Banaria-Duran, candle; Denis Wissler and Imelda Delgado-Wissler, veil; and Claro Rodriguez and Nanette Cavada-Rodriguez, cord. Ring Bearer: Nicolas Andre Wissler. Coin Bearer: Jacob Polpatpigharn. Bible Bearer: Vincent Dominic Rodriguez. Flower Girls: Christiane Patricia Fernando, Angelica Eileen Soong and Elisa Marie Anastacia Wissler. From faraway All I wanted was a private wedding proposal, just the TWO of us. Vince knew that. And knowing Vince, I knew he wanted the same thing. So how in the world did he ever come to proposing, kneeling down and asking me to marry him, in front of all his relatives at a family reunion on Christmas eve? I wanted to disappear. No, die. I could see Vince's brother, Raffy, laughing so hard in the background. His cousins looked happy but we knew for sure none of them wanted to be in our shoes at that moment. I think I covered my face with my two hands the whole time. This isn't happening! But it did, I said yes and here's how. Another day at work. When I finished writing and voicing my report for TV Patrol World, Vince and I went to Valenzuela to visit my beloved grandmother, Nanay, who happens to have cancer. My family was in Ilocos but most of my relatives on my mother's side were there, including my mom's identical twin who came from At From Valenzuela, we drove to his uncle's house all the way to Valle Verde. We got there at around We were about to "escape" when Vince's uncle started calling everyone to gather in the sala because "Vince and Nina have an announcement. " Oh no, Vince and I looked helplessly at each other. What are we supposed to say? Vince and I found ourselves surrounded by everyone who were all excited to hear "the news. " There was no escaping but Vince managed to disappear "to get something from his car" as he wasn't prepared. When he got back, everyone was cheering, I heard someone say, "He's gonna propose!" Vince was so nervous and embarrassed, he just put the box on the table. Just like that. Then someone said, "Open it!" So I did and sure enough it contained a beautiful diamond engagement ring. Okay, did he think I'm going to put the ring on my finger? So I gave the box back to him! At this point everyone got more excited. I could hear all sorts of voices. Then someone said, "Vince, kneel. .. kneel!" So poor Vince got down on his knees. I kept covering my face with my two hands out of embarrassment. Then Vince gave a short speech; I don't really remember much of what he said as I couldn't concentrate. I just remember him saying something like, "I guess this is the time to ask you in front of my family…chu chu chu…Will you marry me?" And everyone looked at me. It was surreal. I couldn't answer right away because, I don't know, I guess I was trying to think of a magic spell for me to disappear at that moment until someone said, "Nina, what's your answer?" I realized I'm only human and it's not a dream so, of course, I said "Yes!" Everyone started clapping, etc. Whew! It's done! Oh no, it's not. His relatives asked me to give a speech. I couldn't speak! I don't really remember what I said. I think I said something like, "Thank you, I love you and your family, thanks…" Ha, ha, ha! It sounded so lousy but I meant it. Vince's family is the best, everyone who was there, his mom, brother, titos and titas, cousins, they tried to make me feel comfortable from Day 1. I really, really appreciate them all. Then his relatives asked Vince's mom, Tita Mary Ann, to give a speech and it was so touching because she said that Vince's dad, Tito Ed who passed away three years ago, was fond of me and loved me and wanted Vince and I to end up together. Some of Vince's aunts couldn't help but get teary-eyed. What would Tito Ed say? No one knew exactly what he would have said but he was in our hearts and minds and it was as if he was also there. I could imagine his laughter. Tito Ed was always laughing or smiling everytime I saw him. We miss him terribly. I found out later on our way home that Vince had planned to propose in my house, no fireworks, nothing fancy, just the two of us, just how we both wanted it to be. I realized that sometimes things don't work out as planned because God has planned something better. It was a happy occasion and it is true, happiness is always better when shared. (Postscript: Two days later, Vince was on a bus to Ilocos. I was talking to Vince the night before and asked him, "How's that? My family doesn't know. " Vince had scheduled to talk to them a week before Christmas but they suddenly went home to Ilocos. On the morning of Dec. 26, I called Vince's house and was looking for him but his mom said he went to the bus station. Okay, I didn't know. Anyway, so Vince took the Fine, it's not that funny. Anyway, he finally got to talk to my parents. And now, (E-mail reactions at rickylo@philstar. net. ph or at entphilstar@yahoo. com)
Source: The Philippine Star |
