LEFT TO RIGHT: Jose Mari Chan, Heart Evangelista and a scene from “The Headhunter’s Daughter”
A specially curated program for acclaimed short films showcases the most interesting new shorts from the region, including two from the Philippines. The section, curated by filmmaker Carlo Manatad, expands the notion of storytelling for the short film medium in its various possibilities.
It will screen Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan’s Sundance Grand Prize winner “The Headhunter’s Daughter,” about an Igorot who leaves her family behind to try her luck as a country singer.
Another Filipino filmmaker, Timmy Harn, returns to the short form medium via “Papaya,” an experimental work about a granddaughter who avenges the death of her father by summoning a dreadful visitor.
Other must-see titles in the category: M. Reza Fahriyansyah’s “Dancing Colors,” Deepak Rauniyar’s “Four Nights,” Zou Jing’s “Lili Alone” and Story Chen’s “The Water Murmurs.”
QCinema will run from Nov. 17 – 26, 2022 at Gateway, Trinoma, Powerplant, Cinema 76 and SM North EDSA. Visit qcinema.ph for details.
Jose Mari Chan teams up with The CompanY for Christmas concert
The music of Jose Mari Chan has become the official soundtrack of Christmas to Filipinos for many years. This December, ring in the Yuletide cheer with “Christmas in our Hearts: Jose Mari Chan in Perfect CompanY”, a one-night concert with the hitmaker at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Joining him for a merry night of carols is the vocal group, The CompanY.
Chan’s “Christmas in our Hearts” is the anthem of Pinoy Yuletide celebrations, as well as the biggest Christmas OPM album in history. Since its release in 1990, it has sold over 20 million units.
The CompanY, meanwhile, is an acapella pop group founded in the ‘80s that popularized the songs “Everlasting Love,” “Muntik na Kitang Minahal” and “Now That I Have You.” It’s currently composed of Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, OJ Mariano and Sweet Plantado.
For tickets, call TicketWorld (8891-9999) and SM Tickets (8470-2222).
Why sleep is important for Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista gives great value to sleep and rest as among the most essential things in life. For her, quality sleep can be rewarding enough to foster success, great health and happiness.
Sleeping for the prescribed amount of time is necessary, but having good sleep products like mattresses and pillows can make a huge difference in energizing you for the next day.
“I am a fan of anything that gives you comfort and promotes good health. They’re important to make one’s life more productive,” shared Heart.
According to Milieu Insight and Intellect’s research on sleeping, many Filipino adults who are currently employed admitted to experiencing poor quality of life due to a variety of stressors. But quality sleep can help prevent a string of serious health problems. INQ