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Saluting Rizal, giving P500 to a baby: Mader Sitang tours Manila
Saluting Rizal, giving P500 to a baby: Mader Sitang tours Manila
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 20, 2018 08:28 PM PHT
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Updated Oct 20, 2018 11:29 PM PHT

She's here for a meet-and-greet with fans, but Mader Sitang, the Thai Internet sensation known for her dance videos, also took advantage of her trip to Manila to see what the city has to offer.
She's here for a meet-and-greet with fans, but Mader Sitang, the Thai Internet sensation known for her dance videos, also took advantage of her trip to Manila to see what the city has to offer.
Mader, a transgender lawyer, began her afternoon Saturday visiting tourist spots such as the Luneta Park (saluting the Rizal Monument), and taking a kalesa ride around Intramuros.
Mader, a transgender lawyer, began her afternoon Saturday visiting tourist spots such as the Luneta Park (saluting the Rizal Monument), and taking a kalesa ride around Intramuros.
According to posts from ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe, she also gave a baby and her mother whom she came across with while walking around the streets of Manila a P500 bill.
According to posts from ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe, she also gave a baby and her mother whom she came across with while walking around the streets of Manila a P500 bill.
LOOK: Viral Sensation from Thailand “Sitang”, toured the Luneta Park this afternoon and gave a salute to the Rizal Monument. pic.twitter.com/dBWRjIIOEh
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) October 20, 2018
LOOK: Viral Sensation from Thailand “Sitang”, toured the Luneta Park this afternoon and gave a salute to the Rizal Monument. pic.twitter.com/dBWRjIIOEh
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) October 20, 2018
LOOK: After touring Luneta Park, Thai viral sensation ‘Sitang’ walked around the streets of Manila and in this photo, she gave 500 pesos to a baby. pic.twitter.com/P7n7MxJnGG
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) October 20, 2018
LOOK: After touring Luneta Park, Thai viral sensation ‘Sitang’ walked around the streets of Manila and in this photo, she gave 500 pesos to a baby. pic.twitter.com/P7n7MxJnGG
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) October 20, 2018
LOOK: Here are more photos of ‘Sitang’ touring Manila - Luneta Park and Intramuros. pic.twitter.com/pftTiNLV4k
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) October 20, 2018
LOOK: Here are more photos of ‘Sitang’ touring Manila - Luneta Park and Intramuros. pic.twitter.com/pftTiNLV4k
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) October 20, 2018
Mader Sitang, 59, is known for her “head throw” videos, in which she dances by flipping her hair back and forth, sometimes with shirtless men in the background. Her viral videos have inspired parodies, even among Filipinos.
Mader Sitang, 59, is known for her “head throw” videos, in which she dances by flipping her hair back and forth, sometimes with shirtless men in the background. Her viral videos have inspired parodies, even among Filipinos.
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She is set to guest in an episode of "Rated K."
She is set to guest in an episode of "Rated K."
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‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
Toff C.,
Push Team
Published Feb 22, 2025 09:02 AM PHT

Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
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"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
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