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Jamie Rivera, nagdiwang ng ika-35 taon sa showbiz
Jamie Rivera, nagdiwang ng ika-35 taon sa showbiz
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 18, 2023 03:28 PM PHT
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MAYNILA -- Ipinagdiwang ng mang-aawit na si Jamie Rivera ang ika-35 taon niya sa show business sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Lunes.
MAYNILA -- Ipinagdiwang ng mang-aawit na si Jamie Rivera ang ika-35 taon niya sa show business sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Lunes.
"Nagpapasalamat ako, of course, sa Panginoon... dahil the Lord sent me the right people in my 35 years. Inalagaan Niya ako. Pinadala Niya lahat -- 'yung mga manager ko na nag-alaga sa akin, 'yung mga kaibigan ko na tumulong sa akin, 'yung mga recording company na sumuporta sa career ko, mga naniniwala sa akin. So maraming salamat Lord because you sent me the right people in those 35 years," ani Rivera.
"Nagpapasalamat ako, of course, sa Panginoon... dahil the Lord sent me the right people in my 35 years. Inalagaan Niya ako. Pinadala Niya lahat -- 'yung mga manager ko na nag-alaga sa akin, 'yung mga kaibigan ko na tumulong sa akin, 'yung mga recording company na sumuporta sa career ko, mga naniniwala sa akin. So maraming salamat Lord because you sent me the right people in those 35 years," ani Rivera.
Bago makilala sa showbiz, naging miyembro si Rivera ng Metropolitan Theater Chorus noong dekada '80.
Bago makilala sa showbiz, naging miyembro si Rivera ng Metropolitan Theater Chorus noong dekada '80.
"Pagkatapos noon sabi ko parang ayaw ko sa choir, parang gusto ko ako 'yung nasa spotlight... Pero hindi ko sinasabi na nagsisisi ako roon, gusto ko lang mag-move on as a soloist. Pero nagpapasalamaat ako sa Metropolitan Theater dahil na-enhance 'yung boses ko, doon ko narinig na 'ay may boses pala ako,'" ani Rivera.
"Pagkatapos noon sabi ko parang ayaw ko sa choir, parang gusto ko ako 'yung nasa spotlight... Pero hindi ko sinasabi na nagsisisi ako roon, gusto ko lang mag-move on as a soloist. Pero nagpapasalamaat ako sa Metropolitan Theater dahil na-enhance 'yung boses ko, doon ko narinig na 'ay may boses pala ako,'" ani Rivera.
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Noong 1985, sumali si Rivera sa isang singing contest kung saan siya nadiskubre.
Noong 1985, sumali si Rivera sa isang singing contest kung saan siya nadiskubre.
"After ng Metropolitan Theater, I joined the Musicmate Girls. Contest 'yon. ... Kukuha sila ng five winners, singing and personality contest. Tapos nanalo naman ako. Na-discover ako ng Network Entertainment with sina Tito Fritz Infante. ... From there I moved to Tita Dulce Lucban, mommy ni Pops (Fernandez) sa DSL. From DSL pinakilala na nila ako sa OctoArts sina Tita Aster Amoyo, sina Tita Aster inalagaan ako. ... Doon na nag-start career ko," ani Rivera.
"After ng Metropolitan Theater, I joined the Musicmate Girls. Contest 'yon. ... Kukuha sila ng five winners, singing and personality contest. Tapos nanalo naman ako. Na-discover ako ng Network Entertainment with sina Tito Fritz Infante. ... From there I moved to Tita Dulce Lucban, mommy ni Pops (Fernandez) sa DSL. From DSL pinakilala na nila ako sa OctoArts sina Tita Aster Amoyo, sina Tita Aster inalagaan ako. ... Doon na nag-start career ko," ani Rivera.
Naging parte rin ng musical na "Miss Saigon" noon si Rivera.
Naging parte rin ng musical na "Miss Saigon" noon si Rivera.
Matapos niya ito gawin, nag-asawa at nagkaroon ng anak si Rivera na hindi nagtagal ay nakilala bilang "Inspirational Diva."
Matapos niya ito gawin, nag-asawa at nagkaroon ng anak si Rivera na hindi nagtagal ay nakilala bilang "Inspirational Diva."
"Nung bata ka, gusto mo loves songs. So ang inspiration mo doon ay 'yung sweetheart mo that time, 'yung mga ganun. Tapos as you go along nag-'Miss Saigon' ako, siyempre ang gusto kong isulat naman ay 'yung mga Broadway songs. After that, when I went back, nag-asawa ako of course ang inspiration ko na siyempre ang asawa ko na at anak ko. Later on naging inspirational singer ako, so it's about God. So marami akong naging inspiration sa development ng career ko," kuwento ni Rivera.
"Nung bata ka, gusto mo loves songs. So ang inspiration mo doon ay 'yung sweetheart mo that time, 'yung mga ganun. Tapos as you go along nag-'Miss Saigon' ako, siyempre ang gusto kong isulat naman ay 'yung mga Broadway songs. After that, when I went back, nag-asawa ako of course ang inspiration ko na siyempre ang asawa ko na at anak ko. Later on naging inspirational singer ako, so it's about God. So marami akong naging inspiration sa development ng career ko," kuwento ni Rivera.
Sa "Miss Saigon," nakilala ni Rivera ang kanyang mabuting mga kaibigan tulad nina Jenine Desiderio at Pinky Amador, na sorpresang dumating sa studio ng "Magandang Buhay."
Sa "Miss Saigon," nakilala ni Rivera ang kanyang mabuting mga kaibigan tulad nina Jenine Desiderio at Pinky Amador, na sorpresang dumating sa studio ng "Magandang Buhay."
Naging sorprera rin para kay Rivera ang pagdating ni Imogen na nakasama ni Rivera sa awiting "3 In 1" at Angela Ken na ginawan niya ng awitin.
Naging sorprera rin para kay Rivera ang pagdating ni Imogen na nakasama ni Rivera sa awiting "3 In 1" at Angela Ken na ginawan niya ng awitin.
Ilan sa mga awitin ni Rivera ang “Hiram sa Diyos” at “Jubilee Song." Siya rin ang nasa likod ng theme song para sa naging pagbisita ni Pope Francis sa bansa noong 2015 na “We Are All God's Children.”
Ilan sa mga awitin ni Rivera ang “Hiram sa Diyos” at “Jubilee Song." Siya rin ang nasa likod ng theme song para sa naging pagbisita ni Pope Francis sa bansa noong 2015 na “We Are All God's Children.”
Kilala rin si Rivera sa mga love song tulad ng “I’ve Fallen For You,” “Pangarap Ka Na Lang Ba,” at “Hey It’s Me.”
Kilala rin si Rivera sa mga love song tulad ng “I’ve Fallen For You,” “Pangarap Ka Na Lang Ba,” at “Hey It’s Me.”
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First FAMAS Short Film Festival director encourages more celebrities to explore short filmmaking
First FAMAS Short Film Festival director encourages more celebrities to explore short filmmaking
Push Team
Published Feb 13, 2025 12:16 AM PHT
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Ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural FAMAS Short Film Festival, festival director Gabby Ramos encouraged celebrities to explore the world of short filmmaking.
Ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural FAMAS Short Film Festival, festival director Gabby Ramos encouraged celebrities to explore the world of short filmmaking.
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During an intimate meet-up with select entertainment press in Quezon City, Director Gabby shared that aside from being a big help in promoting short films by involving celebrities, this initiative would also allow the actors to learn and gain more experience.
During an intimate meet-up with select entertainment press in Quezon City, Director Gabby shared that aside from being a big help in promoting short films by involving celebrities, this initiative would also allow the actors to learn and gain more experience.
“Actually lahat ng artista ABS (CBN Corporation) or sa ibang network gusto ko silang pumasok sa short film (para) may experience sila yung kultura ng paggawa ng mga bagong filmmaker or mga professional filmmaker na gumawa ng short (films). Malaking tulong ang (mga) artista,” the festival director said.
“Actually lahat ng artista ABS (CBN Corporation) or sa ibang network gusto ko silang pumasok sa short film (para) may experience sila yung kultura ng paggawa ng mga bagong filmmaker or mga professional filmmaker na gumawa ng short (films). Malaking tulong ang (mga) artista,” the festival director said.
He added that it's also timely, as short films are now gaining traction even on Video On Demand platforms.
He added that it's also timely, as short films are now gaining traction even on Video On Demand platforms.
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“I'm trying to tell na lahat ng artists ah even big stars tsaka malaking tulong na rin yun sa industry saka we're, we're moving (towards) another wave na VOD,” Ramos explained.
“I'm trying to tell na lahat ng artists ah even big stars tsaka malaking tulong na rin yun sa industry saka we're, we're moving (towards) another wave na VOD,” Ramos explained.
On February 10, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, more commonly known as FAMAS, formally launched their newest festival, which will be led by Ramos and FAMAS President Francia Conrado. The event will also be presented by REMS Entertainment.
On February 10, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, more commonly known as FAMAS, formally launched their newest festival, which will be led by Ramos and FAMAS President Francia Conrado. The event will also be presented by REMS Entertainment.
Director Gabby, who won Best Short Film at FAMAS 2024 for his entry Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda, shared the type of movies they are currently looking for.
Director Gabby, who won Best Short Film at FAMAS 2024 for his entry Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda, shared the type of movies they are currently looking for.
“Yung excellence kasi yung hinahanap. Napakahalaga yung information na kayang ibigay ng isang director. Anong mensahe mo sa tao? Nakakapagbago ba ito ng imahinasyon? Nakakatulong ba ito sa kapwa ng Pilipino? Hindi lang basta pinaiyak eh, kundi umiiyak ka pa rin kahit hindi ka nanonood,” he explained.
“Yung excellence kasi yung hinahanap. Napakahalaga yung information na kayang ibigay ng isang director. Anong mensahe mo sa tao? Nakakapagbago ba ito ng imahinasyon? Nakakatulong ba ito sa kapwa ng Pilipino? Hindi lang basta pinaiyak eh, kundi umiiyak ka pa rin kahit hindi ka nanonood,” he explained.
The director added that the movie should ideally be impactful, inspiring its audience to walk the talk and live by the lesson they've learned.
The director added that the movie should ideally be impactful, inspiring its audience to walk the talk and live by the lesson they've learned.
He went on, “Hindi lang basta nakapagbigay ng lesson. Kundi nagawa dapat nung nanonood yung lesson na natutunan. That’s the power of filmmaking. So, yun ang hinahanap talaga natin.”
He went on, “Hindi lang basta nakapagbigay ng lesson. Kundi nagawa dapat nung nanonood yung lesson na natutunan. That’s the power of filmmaking. So, yun ang hinahanap talaga natin.”
Despite the festival being new, the festival director hopes that in future editions, they will be able to offer grants to participants.
Despite the festival being new, the festival director hopes that in future editions, they will be able to offer grants to participants.
“Next year, kapag, in God's provision, maybe we'll be having a grant na kung may papasok ng mga sponsors and everything, na yung mga gustong tumulong. May mga tao na instead na mag-support for today, for this year, yung gusto nila na o next year pag meron. Baka pwede na tayo mag-abot ng grant sa kanila,” the director shared.
“Next year, kapag, in God's provision, maybe we'll be having a grant na kung may papasok ng mga sponsors and everything, na yung mga gustong tumulong. May mga tao na instead na mag-support for today, for this year, yung gusto nila na o next year pag meron. Baka pwede na tayo mag-abot ng grant sa kanila,” the director shared.
He also noted how important it is and how the grant will make a significant impact.
He also noted how important it is and how the grant will make a significant impact.
“You know, grant is different eh. Kasi it's, you know, 500,000, 700,000 (pesos) makes a difference sa isang filmmaker kung maibibigay yung grant na yun,” he explained.
“You know, grant is different eh. Kasi it's, you know, 500,000, 700,000 (pesos) makes a difference sa isang filmmaker kung maibibigay yung grant na yun,” he explained.
But for now, winning entries are set to receive a trophy, on par with the awards the organization presents at their usual festivals.
But for now, winning entries are set to receive a trophy, on par with the awards the organization presents at their usual festivals.
FAMAS president Francia Conrado told the media: “The reason why I really want this because nanghihinayang din ako dun sa mga magaling na mga filmmakers ng short film. They really deserved this.”
FAMAS president Francia Conrado told the media: “The reason why I really want this because nanghihinayang din ako dun sa mga magaling na mga filmmakers ng short film. They really deserved this.”
The FAMAS president went on to share how prestigious the trophy is.
The FAMAS president went on to share how prestigious the trophy is.
“Sabi ko nga, the most coveted trophy. It's 3.5 kilos na, kasi ‘di ganun kabigat. It's made of solid bronze. And well, I can say its price. Somebody deserves to have it dahil it's not (just any other trophy), it's (worth) 5 figures,” she added.
“Sabi ko nga, the most coveted trophy. It's 3.5 kilos na, kasi ‘di ganun kabigat. It's made of solid bronze. And well, I can say its price. Somebody deserves to have it dahil it's not (just any other trophy), it's (worth) 5 figures,” she added.
The short film festival is open to all ages and participants from across the country, including OFWs, as long as they meet the basic criteria. This includes a maximum running time of 20 minutes, with films having been premiered between January 2024 and March 2025.
The short film festival is open to all ages and participants from across the country, including OFWs, as long as they meet the basic criteria. This includes a maximum running time of 20 minutes, with films having been premiered between January 2024 and March 2025.
Additionally, the director must be a Filipino citizen, and the production must be based in the Philippines, although co-productions are also allowed.
Additionally, the director must be a Filipino citizen, and the production must be based in the Philippines, although co-productions are also allowed.
For the complete list of criteria and other inquiries, interested parties may reach FAMAS via email at famas.shortfilm@gmail.com or on Facebook at FAMAS Short Film Festival.
For the complete list of criteria and other inquiries, interested parties may reach FAMAS via email at famas.shortfilm@gmail.com or on Facebook at FAMAS Short Film Festival.
The deadline for submission of entries is on March 25, 2025, with selected films set to screen from May 3 to May 9, 2025. The festival will wrap up with an awards night on May 10, featuring categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Short Film, among others.
The deadline for submission of entries is on March 25, 2025, with selected films set to screen from May 3 to May 9, 2025. The festival will wrap up with an awards night on May 10, featuring categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Short Film, among others.
Entries can be submitted through the following link: https://forms.gle/dnH5Y53U3jaxWqWB8.
Entries can be submitted through the following link: https://forms.gle/dnH5Y53U3jaxWqWB8.
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