After a 5-year hiatus, the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) is back in La La Land on Sept 3. I am stoked to be chattin’ with two of the Board Members of FilAm ARTS: Giselle “G” Tongi-Walters, Executive Director and Marcie Taylor, Secretary, Giselle Töngi has long been active in the entertainment industry […]
A Chat with Giselle “G” Tongi-Walters & Marcie Taylor about the Upcoming FPAC 2022
August 31, 2022 By Leave a Comment
An Array of Great Music at the BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach
May 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment
On May 13-15th, the Redondo Beach Beachlife Festival celebrated its fourth year with jammed pack music extravaganza. The Redondo Beach’s backyard had a stellar lineup of artist from Vance Joy to UB40 to Weezer to Stone Temple Pilots to Smashing Pumpkins. This three-day music fest included four stages where 50 musicians graced the stages and […]
Emily in Paris at the PaleyFest 2022
April 15, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Since 2015, I have always made it a point to see the cast of my favorite TV shows at the PaleyFest in Los Angeles. PaleyFest brings fans together to see the talent behind those hit television shows. Attendees enjoy back-stories of the shows, the characters, and the actors’ personal experiences. But the highlights of PaleyFest […]
The 20th San Diego International Film Festival Kicks off in Balboa Park
October 16, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The 20th San Diego International Film Festival kicked off on October 14 with an alfresco reception in the majestic Balboa Park in San Diego. Movie aficionados, filmmakers, producers gathered near the Botanical Building and the Lily Pond and posed on the red carpet. It was a magical night where food was catered by Topside Terrace […]
Pageant of the Masters 2021 Celebrity Benefit Show
September 2, 2021 By Leave a Comment
On August 28, the star-studded night commemorated with the traditional red carpet arrivals. Celebrities attending included Christopher Knight (Brady Bunch), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Dean Butler (Little House on the Prairie, Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.), French (3rd Rock from the Sun) & Vanessa Stewart (Rules of Engagement), David Faustino (Married […]
Newport Beach International Film Fest features Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch
December 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
On November 3rd, the Newport Beach International Film Festival hosted a red carpet event featuring “Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch” at the 5-Star resort in Orange County, The Resort at the Pelican Hill in Newport Beach. Moderated by Variety’s Deputy Awards and Features Editor, Jenelle Riley. Variety 10 actor’s to watch Jessie Buckley (Judy, Wild […]
Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters Celebrating 85 Years of Arts
August 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Every year for about 10 years my friends and family never failed to see this theatrical spectacle Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters during the summer art fest in the beautiful Laguna Beach. Aside from the one-of-a-kind living pictures, it also includes musical theater, a narrator that tells the story behind the art, and a […]
Recycled Materials Meet Fashion
September 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Every year I make it a tradition to attend one of the most popular events at Festival of the Arts – Pageant of the Masters, The Festival Runway Fashion Show. This innovative event was held on August 13 where artists compete to use reclaimed, reused or recycled materials to create the most inspired couture. The Festival […]
The Third La Costa Film Festival a Smashing Success
October 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Last September 10th was the opening night of the Third La Costa Film Festival held at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. It was my first time to attend/volunteer and blog about the fest. I could not be more thrilled to be there. That night was indeed a success. A fantastic night surrounded by […]
Innovative Fashion Show at Festival of Arts
October 4, 2015 By 1 Comment
Every year, aside from the tradition of going to the Pageant of the Masters, I always see to it that my family and I attend the Festival of Arts Runway Fashion Show. Why? Because it’s not just a regular fashion show. The Festival of Arts Runway Fashion Show is just like Heidi Klum’s Project Runway […]
