HAIRSPRAY Rehearsals in Full Swing

from the Atlantis Production Website (http://www.atlantisproductionsinc.com/)

Rehearsals for Atlantis Productions' highly anticipated staging of the Tony Award Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY are in full swing!

Cast members have been rehearsing for two weeks now with a rigorous daily schedule of music, dance and staging in order to bring the energetic and electrifying numbers to life by opening night November 14th.

Madel Ching makes her professional theatre debut as Tracy Turnblad, one of the most demanding roles for a musical theatre actress. She appears in all but two scenes in the musical. Joining her in the cast are Michael de Mesa as Edna, Dulce as Motormouth Maybelle, Tim Espinosa as Link Larkin, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Velma Von Tussle, Nyoy Volante as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Leo Rialp as Wilbur, Noel Rayos as Corny Collins, Gabe Mercado as the Male Authority Figure, Enchang Kaimo as the Female Authority Figure, Christine Allado as Amber and Monica Reynoso as Penny. In the ensemble are Jordan Aguilar, Emy Alcid, Caisa Borromeo, Erika Cedilla, Red Concepcion, Gerlin Francisco, Bea Garcia, Crienna House, Yanah Laurel, Cheeno Macaraig, Michael Odoemene, Anthony Ong, Myrene Santos, Mark Tayag, and Lee Villoria.

HAIRSPRAY is about Tracy Turnblad who wins a spot on the local TV dance program The Corny Collins Show. This big girl with big hair and big dreams becomes a teen celebrity overnight. Soon Tracy finds herself pitted against the show's reigning princess for the title Miss Teenage Hairspray 1962. It is based on the John Waters film and was recently turned into a hit movie musical starring John Travolta,

HAIRSPRAY is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecille Martinez, Production Design by Gino Gonzales, Lighting Design by Shoko Matsumoto and Musical Director Archie Castillo conducts FILharmoniKA, who will perform the original Tony Award nominated Broadway orchestrations.

Hairspray Manila will be staged at the Star Theater, CCP Complexon November 15, 2008 (Saturday) at 8:00 p.m.

Tim Espinosa of Star Magic Batch 15 in COSMO MEN 2008

Professional models, budding actors, TV personalities, and new kids on the modeling block will be part of the 2008 Cosmo Bachelor Bash. With the search getting bigger each year, the sixty-nine guys are Cosmo-certified as they were hand-picked by the editorial team of Cosmopolitan magazine. Catch this year's batch of steamy men at the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2008, at the A-Venue Events Hall in Makati Avenue, Makati City, tonight, September 11. Gates open at 8 p.m.

First Catch: Cosmopolitan's 69 Bachelors 2008

Here's Cosmopolitan Philippines' 69 Bachelor Hunks for 2008, as featured in their September 2008 issue:(in alphabetical order)

Kurt Agbay, 21, student

Mark Alejandro, 20, actor/model

Victor 'Vic' Aliwalas, 24, actor/model

Raph Almeda, 20, student/model

Bryan Anastacio, 18, student

Edj Baker, 22, entrepreneurship student

Beau Ballinger, 24, director/writer/producer

Max Berces, 20

Dayal Chowdhary, 23, model/surfer

Jacob Cortes, 32, businessman

Jamie Craven, 18, model/student

Vin David, 18, student

Robert de Claro, 24, model

Matthew Encelan, 20, student

Miguel Escueta, 24, recording artist/musician

Rex Espineli, 21, student

Tim Espinosa of Star Magic Batch 15, 21, actor/dancer/model

Nikko Fabi, 27, hs/college professor

Ryan Garalde, 21, model

Ted George, 18, student/model

Kit Guerra, 20, student/professional rugby player

Gaz Holgate, 20, student/professional rugby player

Derick Hubalde, 25, athlete

Errol Iglesias, 23, nurse

JD Irizari, 18, student/model

Sean Jalaeiyan, 21, mechanical engineering student/model

Dart Kamboozia, 21, model

Aref Kiasati, 19, dentist/model

Pao Larosa, 23, model/fitness instructor

Jake Letts, 20, student/professional rugby player

Michael Letts, 25, financial advisor/professional rugby player

Xian Lim, 18, student/model

Champ Lui Pio of Hale, 26, musician

Ramy Martin, 30, graphic artist

Michael Mercado, 20, nurse

Luis Montalban, 19, student

Harry Morris, 23, intelligence officer/professional rugby player

Marc Nash, 19, student/model

Steven Near, 23, student

Sean Oh, 18, actor/model

Harold Oide, 20, student

Oliver Orlet, 20, hrm student/model

Jose Javier Ortoll, 29, masseur

Vivo Ouano of Starstruck, 18, actor

Pau Padayhag, 26, entrepreneur/model

Alexander Pelayo, 23, multimedia artist

Drey Penol, 19, model/student

Vinicius Pereira, 22, model

Mister Philippines 2007 Ian Porlayagan, 23, model

Enzo Quitiquit, 20, student

Tyrone Romero, 24, model/businessman

Raefel Roxas, 21. model

Emel Rowe, 21, student/athlete

Jason Saguinsin, 21, model/businessman

Ben Saunders, 18, student/professional rugby player

Oliver Saunders, 22, professional rugby player

Hugo Saurat, 20, student/model

Eric Soriano, 20, student

Karl Sutterlin, 18, student

Wilford Sy, 19, web developer/model

Eric Tai, 25, model/actor/host

KC Thadani, 23, model

Vincent Teotico, 21, business consultant

Quito Trenas, 23, model/student

Cesar Vargas, 22, model

Ervic Vijandre, 22, model/basketball player

Marve Villanueva, 27, businessman

Kenny Waymack of CloseUp2Fame, 25, performer

Trevor Williams, 18, financial management student/model

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http://mykiru.blogspot.com/2008/08/first-catch-cosmopolitans-69-bachelors.html

August 18th's Philippine Star Newspaper Article: The big girl & the heartthrob

Entertainment
The big girl & the heartthrob
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
Monday, August 18, 2008


Atlantis Productions’ highly-anticipated production of the Tony award-winning musical Hairspray has found its two lead stars, Tim Espinosa and Madel Ching who will play the highly-coveted roles of Link Larkin and Tracy Turnblad.

Like most Tracy Turnblads before her, Madel will be making her professional stage debut in Hairspray. She is a junior at Ateneo de Manila majoring in AB Political Science. Having performed in school productions including High School Musical. Madel is thrilled to take on her first major role. She says, “Girls like me don’t get opportunities like this! Honestly, I feel like I’m the modern-day Filipina version of Tracy. A big girl with big dreams. It’s a little scary to take on a role this big, but I’m really looking forward to taking on the challenge of playing a character with this much spirit and energy!”

Madel fully understands the discipline needed to take on a role like Tracy, so she continues her regular voice classes with Cynthia Guico and will also be taking dance classes to build up stamina for the role.

Tim takes on the role of heartthrob Link Larkin, made famous in the film by Zach Efron. Tim has been seen on ABS-CBN as a singer, dancer and actor and will also be making his professional stage debut. Tim says, “I am thrilled about everything. Hairspray entails singing, acting and dancing. I can’t wait to do all three at the same time! I’m sure it will be fun from start to finish.”

Tim’s dreams for the future include making films and possibly a recording. He says, “I’d love to be in a movie someday, make my own music album one day, win an Oscar, own a home. Or if none of those happen, I want to take a ride in the dryer!”

Hairspray is about Tracy who wins a spot on the local TV dance program The Corny Collins Show. The big girl with big hair and big dreams becomes a teen celebrity overnight. Soon Tracy finds herself pitted against the show’s reigning princess for the title Miss Teenage Hairspray 1962. Based on the John Waters film, Hairspray is the winner of eight Tony awards including Best Musical. It was recently made into a hit film starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah.

Hairspray is directed by Bobby Garcia, choreography by Cecile Martinez, sets and costumes by Gino Gonzales, and lighting design by Shoko Matsumoto. It runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 7 at the Star Theatre, CCP Complex. Tickets are on sale now by calling Atlantis Productions at 892-7078, 840-1187 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

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http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Entertainment&p=49&type=2&sec=31&aid=2008081738

Dolphy At 80 Dance Performance August 3, 2008 @ Meralco Theatre

The King of Comedy Dolphy at 80 at Meralco Theatre

Incidentally, tomorrow night (July 31), The King of Comedy Dolphy at 80, “a celebration of laughter and drama” (to be aired as special Aug. 3 on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best), will be mounted at the Meralco Theater. Opening the show are singing sensations from different generations and genres: Kuh Ledesma, Bituin Escalante, Toni Gonzaga, Sarah Geronimo, Iya Villania, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Jed Madela and Charice.

Stills of different Dolphy abstracts will be shown accompanied by songs from Sam Milby, Robert Seña, Sheryn Regis and Ronnie Liang.

Charo will offer the celebrator a “touching” message that will make the audience cry like she does on her drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya?

The Goin’ Bulilit kids will do a production number that will highlight Dolphy’s checkered TV career. Chocoleit, Pooh and Vice Ganda will keep the audience in stitches.

Other performers include Ai-Ai de las Alas, Vhong Navarro, Pokwang, Rachelle Ann Go, Richard Poon, Erik Santos, Audie Gemora, Shaina Magdayao, Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Tim Espinosa, Thou Reyes, Michael Williams, JM Rodriguez, Roderick Paulate, Archie Alemania and Carmi Martin.

Expected guests: Gloria Romero, Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Nova Villa, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano, Vic Sotto and Willie Revillame

Yes, of course, Zsa Zsa will be there.

That should stop tongues from further wagging.

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http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Entertainment&p=49&type=2&sec=31

Tim Espinosa BACK on the ASAP STAGE w/ FULL CIRCLE

Song: Let Me Think About It by Ida Corr vs Fedde Le Grand

Choreography by: Mickey Perz

Dancers: Mickey Perz, Thou Reyes, Enchong Dee, Michelle Murenec, Valeen Montenegro, Melissa Ricks, Princess Ryan, and Tim Espinosa.