Hollywood Weekly October - Asia 2016

OCTOBER

PERFORMANCES

BY MOTOWN LEGENDS CHARLIE WRIGHT AND EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING

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ASIA 2016

ARTS 4 PEACE

AWARDS

2016

KRISTIAN MARQUEZ PHOTOGRAPHER

CREATES 3 ORIGINAL TV SERIES

MARGARITA PALACIOS MARGE A WOMAN ON FIRE TS WHO KNOWS WHAT SHE WAN

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OCTOBER - ASIA 2016

A LETTER FROM

PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Prather Jackson

THE EDITOR

VICE PRESIDENT Bernice Harris Michael D. Coxson

In this edition of Hollywood Weekly – Asia, we are honored to showcase Margarita Palacios. Recently honored as the recipient of

the

Manila’s

Best

Dressed

MANAGING EDITOR Prather Jackson

Circle,

Margarita is a highly accomplished and

MARKETING & SALES Launy Rhem

gracious woman who is involved in various civic organizations. A partial list includes the prestigious Soroptimist International of the Philippines, Congressional Inner Wheel Club of the Philippines, and Binondo

PRATHER JACKSON

Circle, Vice President Rotary Club of Makati Century City. We are honored to introduce Ms. Margarita Palacios, as the cover story of Hollywood Weekly – Asia.

This edition also features “The Secret Princess,” the first Nigerian children’s feature animated film.

The film is an African take on the princess stories we all love. The main character is Sade who grows up in the Jungle after her Queen mother switched her at birth with a poor farmer’s new baby son. The film was entirely privately funded with support of the cast and crew who took a pay cut just to make the first children feature animation. It was produced over three years starting from 2013 and was made using 3D software blender, Maya and unity. Voice over recording was done in London and Nigeria. Production was conducted in London. Many people that worked on it were interested, based on the novelty of the idea.

We also are pleased to showcase the latest fashions of Ms. Joyce Penas Pilarsky. Ms. Pilarsky is a world-class humanitarian and acclaimed artist who promotes the beauty of the Asian culture.

And finally, we are please to feature the Arts 4 Peace Awards, the firstever collective celebration of the arts of every culture around the world.

The purpose of these awards is to demonstrate to each nation how vitally important their culture is to the whole fabric of our world. Despite diversity & different cultures, it is through art that we can experience

AFRICA OPERATIONS Egor Efiok Award Winning Filmmaker & Director General Of Callywood Studios +447932399204 / +2348063167990 ASIA OPERATIONS Joyce Penas Pilarsky HWM Asia Ambassador Email: info@joycepilarsky.com Bench Bello HWM Asia Operations Email: bench@hollywoodweekly.press Mobile: +639273895559 ASSOCIATE EDITOR Anthony Ewart MUSIC EDITOR Dick Michaels LIFE & STYLE EDITOR Niki Shadrow-Snyder RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT Alberto Arellano PRODUCTION MANAGER Hector Santacruz

WEB DESIGNER Howard Chan GRAPHIC DESIGNER Karina Pacheco CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Ari Simangan Fashion Photographer VP CORPORATE ACCOUNTS STRATEGY & PLANNING Rudy Germany

these cultures as one person with one creative mind and heart.

FEATURED WRITER

Arts 4 Peace Awards’ vision is to provide opportunities for artists of all ages spanning seven continents. Created by Ms. Munni Irone, known as the Queen of Beverly Hills, it is her vision to create a world that works for everyone with no one left behind.

Enjoy,

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JOY GITAU MARGARITA PALACIOS

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VERY FRANK AND HONEST WITH MY OPINIONS

“THE SECRET PRINCESS”

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THE FIRST NIGERIAN CHILDREN FEATURE ANIMATED FILM

EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING 24 AT HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY MAGAZINE FILM FESTIVAL SPECIAL PERFORMER

SINGER, SONGWRITER AND TRUMPETER FROM KENYA

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FRIDA FARRELL

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I’M NOT A VICTIM – I’M A SURVIVOR”

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IMA IS MADE UP OF 100 YEARS OF CREATIVE EXPERIENCE WHO TOGETHER FORM THE MOST UNIQUE CONTENT AROUND

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“WHEN YOU DREAM, ALWAYS LOOK UP. IT’S MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL UP THERE RATHER THAN LOOK DOWN, WHERE THE GROUND IS DIRTY.”

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kristian Marquez DESIGNERS: Thesaura by Nanette de Lara Feliciano HAIR AND MAKEUP: Kendi Dei

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HW: Hello, thank you for the opportunity to conduct this interview. Tell me about your background. What was your like while growing up?

In grade school I was quite athletic and was a varsity player in our inter-school soccer softball team. I also played volleyball and taught myself how to swim well.

MP: I grew up in a household where there were many rules and discipline was strictly enforced. My father was a Civil Structural Engineer who had his own engineering firm, and my mother work as an underwriting manager at PhiliamLife.

Although my childhood may sound like a fairy tale life, while growing up we were never pampered. We had household help but we were scolded if we had to be dependent on them.

HW: Were you very outgoing as a youth?

MP: Although I have two older sisters, I was the quiet one, and was often misunderstood as being aloof. My sister and I attended St. Scholastic’s College in Manila during high school. I then went to college at the University of the Philippines, Diliman and studied Fine Arts Major in Visual Communications.

HW: Have you always been creative and athletic?

MP: Through sheer hard work and plenty of sacrifice, my parents were able to provide our family with a comfortable life. My mother was very controlling, but she made sure we were all exposed to the arts and culture. From the age of 4 till I was about 16 years old, I played the piano and spent many years performing in recitals playing classical music. I received numerous first honors for excellence in music. I loved to write, oil paint, dance and excelled in creative writing.

HW: You speak very lovingly towards your parents. What were some values that you were taught that you wish to share with our readers?

MP: We were taught strong values like to never make people wait regardless of who they are so always be punctual; always pay your debts and make an effort not to have any; live and spend within your means; always have your own savings and save up for the future; always be self-reliant and not depend on anyone else for your needs; and dream big ---when you dream, always look up, it’s much more beautiful up there rather than look down, where the ground is dirty. All these values I took to heart and practiced even to this very day. So even as a little girl, I already learned not to ask for money. I remember when I was in the 3rd grade, my mom forgot to give me my food allowance for that day and I was embarrassed to remind her. Instead, I chose to go hungry that day and never told my mother about it.

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If I needed the extra cash, I would make bookmarks and little collectibles which I would sell to my classmates and my immediate family. At home, I also had this first aid kit so when someone needed a band-aide or any minor medical attention, they had to buy from me. And if I had to mend their wound, they would have to pay me. It was because of this that my father believed that I should have been a doctor --- which of course didn’t happen.

HW: So would you say that your family was a source on inspiration?

MP: I value my family as much as I value my work. They both inspire me and give me fulfillment. I have been blessed to have a career, to be happily married to a loving and supportive husband, and to have three wonderful children --- 2 boys (college and high school) and the youngest is a girl still in high school. My children are my life. My dreams are not my own because family will always be in the equation.

I can say as a family, we’re really very close-knit and we’re like close friends. We’ re almost always together, especially on weekends. Many have asked me, given the chance, would I want to go back to being young again? I said “No. Life has never been better and it just keeps getting better as I get older. There’s so much I am able to do now which I could never have done before.”

HW: Tell me about your work experiences.

MP: I started to work when I was still in college at U.P. Diliman. My oldest sister worked at PHILCITE and I was hired on a contractual basis and my work involved interviewing 50-100 people a day during car shows, toys and gifts fairs, etc. I needed the extra money so I did this during my Christmas and summer breaks. After graduating from college after landing my first job, I stopped receiving my monthly allowance from my father. (Although my paycheck was barely minimum wage - I had to prove that I could provide for myself). And although I had decided that I did not want a job working for an advertising agency, for the first four years of my career life, I dabbled into different jobs, mostly in sales, but didn’t last very long and wasn’t very happy doing so I always quit. Until I decided to finally try my hand in advertising, working as a copywriter, artist, producer and Account Manager. Yes, I was multi-tasked, but I loved it. The pressure was high, but the fulfillment was even much higher.

HW: I understand that you have worked and managed your own Agency?

MP: During my last employment, working for an ad agency as an Executive Creative Director and VP for Account Management and Business Development for 10 years, I handled numerous prestigious multinational and local accounts. This work taught me humility, patience and perseverance, as well as prepared me for more challenges and struggles ahead.

MY WORK TAUGHT ME HUMILITY, PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE, AS WELL AS PREPARED ME FOR MORE CHALLENGES AND STRUGGLES AHEAD.

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PHOTOGRAPHER: KRISTIAN MARQUEZ DESIGNER: JOYCE PENAS PILARSKY HAIR AND MAKEUP: Kendi Dei

eat. I think those are two of life’s greatest pleasures. At least twice a year, we go on holiday either here in the country or abroad, and explore. I have been around Europe, the U.S. and Asia. I also cook and my family looks forward to the special dishes I prepare during weekends, when I’m in the mood. My kids have been encouraging me to put up my own catering business, which I am not considering at the moment.

HW: Can you tell me what is something your close friends may not know about you?

With the tremendous amount of pressure, I swore to myself I would never set up my own advertising agency despite the encouragement from most of my colleagues. It’s just funny how destiny played a role in my career life and now, here I am, running my own full service advertising agency for the last eight years, by the name of B&W Omnimedia, Inc. It was never planned, but my former clients are my greatest supporters. This year, we set up a company called Holy APP Solutions along with my husband and other partners with expertise in the field of technology. It is a community enabler and technology provider, delivering innovative solutions to address the challenges of growing communities and diverse business organizations.

HW: What are some of your life’s passions?

MP: Aside from my family and my work, I love to decorate homes. This is my ultimate passion. I should have taken up interior design. It gives me so much pleasure. At the moment, we’re beginning to build our weekend home up in the hills and I expect to get all my creative juices going there. I also love to dance. I dance three times a week (dance fusion, modern, hip hop and the like). Dancing not only makes me happy, it also helps me cope with pressure, anxiety and worry, and it’s my way to try and keep fit. Before I discovered dancing as a fitness regimen, I was actively into muay thai for over two years and my instructor was encouraging me to compete in the women’s division because I could really kick. But because of an injury, I had to stop. As a family, we love to travel and 8 HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY

MP: I am very low maintenance and my needs are simple.

I only visit the parlor 3 or 4 times a year and don’t spend too much time looking at the mirror. I have never taken a selfie and barely like how I look on videos or in pictures.

Designer clothes, bags, shoes, etc. aren’t important to me. I buy clothes and accessories simply because it’s comfortable and looks good regardless of the brand. When shopping, I enjoy looking for gifts for other people rather than shop for myself. I usually find myself shopping for Christmas gifts as early as July. I’m O.C. Everything has to be clean. Clutter and imbalance disorients me. I’m very organized and only keep what I need. Most other stuff I give away. I’m very practical.

Almost everything has to be justified. What you see is what you get. I tend to be very frank and honest with my opinions.

I do not like hypocrites and pretentious people so I keep away from them. I can count my real friends on my ten fingers and I tend to be very choosy with the company I keep. I prefer to keep a few real friends rather than be in a company of many insincere ones. I’m always thinking, that I forget to chill. Is it true you can lose weight from overthinking?

HW: I understand that you have a nickname?

MP: Someone called me “Mentos” one time, hard on the outside, soft on the inside.

HW: Are you involved in any civil organizations?

MP: I have involved myself in 4 socio-civic organizations as my way of giving back to society: Soroptimist International of the Philippines, Congressional; Inner Wheel Club of the Philippines; Binondo Circle - Vice President; and Rotary Club of Makati Century City.

HW: Have you received any citations and awards?

MP: I feel humbled and honored this year, I am most honored to be a recipient of the Manila’s Best Dressed Circle, which is now on its 17th year. This annual gala event will take place on Nov. 8th at the Manila Hotel. Last May I was also included in Manila’s Loveliest, a fashion show organized by the legendary designer, Goulle Gorospe, which was held at Dusit Thani. I was awarded Loveliest Girl of the Night. I will also be included in Rupert Jacinto’s “Faaabvlous VII” coffee table book on its 7th series as one of the fabulous 15 women of 2016. This includes a life size photo exhibit at the Manila Peninsula, which will run for 2 weeks before the gala event on Nov. 23rd.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kristian Marquez DESIGNER: Thesaura by Nanette

de Lara Feliciano HAIR AND MAKEUP: Kendi Dei

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Where There Is Love Top Albums and Songs by Me’lange of Elegance http://itunes.apple.com/album/ id1097035671?ls =1&app=itunes

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MODEL, MUSICIAN, POET, SPEAKER, AND “RISING FILM CREATOR” humble, compassionate women of purpose with a passion to minister, give back, and serve, Nattacha Clark Delhomme is a rising force to be reckoned with. Not only is she a phenomenal gifted woman of intellect, pose, grace, and beauty (inside and out), but Nattacha has devoted her time to make it her mission to use her gifts and talents to heal the world in a global scale that has never been seen before. The third oldest of four young beautiful ladies in a family of talented singers, born and raised in Boston Massachusetts, Nattacha traces her passion for the arts and music back to her childhood experiences in which her journey began. Nattacha has been performing with her sisters since the age of ten and have been developing her talents not only as an

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artist, but as a writer, motivational speaker, role model, entrepreneur, and rising leader of her generation.

Nattacha and her sisters- Mirlande, Tia, and Rachelle are the members who make up the singing group known as Redemption Story. They formed Redemption Story from out of their own struggles and pain to share the message of redemption, love, and hope with a world in need of God’s saving mercy and grace. Raised in humble beginnings, these four remarkable ladies strive daily to shine their light in a world that is hurting through the individual and collaboration projects they have pursued. These young ladies have an estimate of 100-150 songs ready to grace the world. Their rich lyrics, dynamic harmonies, and heart felt messages, transcends all barriers to impact the lives of all who follow their journey.

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A SAMPLE OF NATTACHA’S WRITING, HER FIRST OFFICIAL POEM THAT IGNITED HER PASSION TO START THIS MOVEMENT:

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I hear the cries of the children; the drip-drops of the tears streaming down their skeletal cheeks. I see them walking with their heads swinging down low, as they enter into their boxes of hopeless thoughts and defeat. Little babies encamped in communities where violence has maximized its peak; where moms are overburdened with work, and most dads are invisible or ablaze from intoxication of dope attained last week. I see underprivileged children deprived of quality education and adequate opportunities for which to escape poverty and the negative stereotypes dangling over their heads. I see young boys and girls fueled by pain, rage, and terror, work the streets for the love and freedom for which they seek. Children of all races, of all ages, mingle to form gangs to fill the void and emptiness they feel. I hear the cries of the children. The eyes of the future are looking to see what difference will we make in our time.

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Nattacha, a brave and beautiful soul among the bunch who was crown recently this year as Miss Global France 2016. Nattacha began writing music and poetry from out of the passion, reality, struggles, fear, and hardships that she has witness around the world and even in her own community. In many of her writings, songs, and projects, Nattacha expresses her deep seated concern for the children, the youth, and humanity. She also addresses the sense of hopelessness that is progressively becoming the norm in society, humanity losing themselves to drugs, violence, hate, and crime, families failing, and breaking apart, and people giving up on life because of the difficulties they have or are currently dealing with.

Aside from music, and poetry, Nattacha is currently rewriting and finishing her first novel and screenplay entitled: Worthy. The story stems from real life events and experiences among herself and individuals to raise awareness to the everyday struggle black young women in America face.

She plans to re-release her book to begin touring and spreading her message of truth to the world January 2017.

Furthermore, later that year she is planning to work with a film producer to begin filming the movie as well.

To place the icing on the cake, in lure of recent and reoccurring events that has been (add) crippling America, Nattacha has started a movement called: The Movement Forward-Together We Will.

The Movement Forward- “Together We Will” is a worldwide initiative to pledge YES to LOVE and NO to hate. Furthermore, to do something just a little more that has never been done before. They plan to go community to community to create the change that America needs by assembling the people together within one community to unite and build a center to better their world. (Correct sentence) Using her gifts and talents, Nattacha has release her song “Where There is Love” on iTunes and google play under her rising company’s name: Me ‘Lange of Elegance to help generate funds to begin this huge undertaking.

Her concept is very fascinating and everyone can participate. Every time someone purchases and download

“Where There is Love” by Mélange of Elegance, they are pledging yes to love and no to hate. Furthermore, they are helping her raise capital to BUILD the Me’lange of Elegance Inspirational Centers in every community to bring about the change that the America needs. Tasha’s goals or aim with these centers is to create proactive solutions to help our hurting country, uplift, empower, and bring more joy, love, peace, and hope to people; create meaningful jobs for the rising mass; help society advance, and overall bring much healing into the world.

Again 1 download = a pledge against crime, hate, violence, shootings, poverty, and regression in society which also equals yes to love, equality, love, peace, compassion and hope. Nevertheless, yes to building, 1 center in every community to increase employment, create solutions, innovate ideas to heal, uplift, inspire, and better the world.

Tasha envisions 1 small seed at a time and 1 million people or more standing together in harmony for the betterment of mankind. Tasha is also hoping to land a TV slot to air: The Movement Forward-Together We Will so that the world may see that all things are possible when we put God first, believe, and stand together.

Nattacha is a phenomenal human being whose life purpose and mission is to give back to humanity to heal the world hoping that people would join her in the fight to contribute even more to make the world a better place.

If you would like to contact Nattacha please email her at: nattachadelhomme@gmail.com

FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT AT: the_movement_forward

Melange of Elegance.

1 download = a pledges against crime, hate, violence, shootings, poverty and regression in society which also equals yes to love, equality, love, peace, compassion and hope. Nevertheless, yes to building, 1 center in every community to increase employment, create solutions, innovate ideas to heal, uplift, inspire, and better the world.

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ward winning International Fashion and Jewelry designer Joyce Penas Pilarsky made a history once again when she unveiled her latest collections during the Grand Launching of Hollywood Weekly Magazine on a yacht called “Catwalking on Water� last September 18, 2016 at One Esplanade Terminal, SM Mall of Asia by the way.

The recently concluded event was attended by Con Gen Naohito Izumikawa of Japan, Guillermo Devoto of Argentina, Hue Wilson of Australia, Gov. Baby Luat, Gov. Baby Ortiz, Ms. Arlene Jacobo, Mr. Darius Razon among others. They also joined the ribbon cutting and unveiling of Hollywood Weekly Magazine September 2016 Asia Edition.

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JOYCE PENAS PILARSKY COLLECTIONS Grand Launching of Hollywood Weekly Magazine Asia featuring Joyce Penas Pilarsky Collections

Models included were Professional Models, former beauty queens, socialite, manila best dressed, Philippines Best Dressed, Businesswoman, Doctors and Diplomat. Models are Ms. Prescy Yulo, Ms. Babylyn Newfield, Ms. Flor Sabino, Ms. Shilpa Tolani, Ms. Shirley Chong, Ms. Jessie Maloles, Future magazine covers are: Ms. Marge Palacios, Ms. Vivian Yano, Ms. Mhel Pechera, Ms. Kitty Doll and the sisters of Joyce from London, Mabeth and Sol Penas and niece Julia. The professional models were Rose Joy Pinuela, Sheena Nastassja Cuenco, Anne Barker and R Ar Menesis, Aiza Faeldonia, Amber De Los Reyes, Jay Verano, Abdulla Abdullah, Medo Mrayan and Christian Santiago. The event was hosted by the legendary Mr. Johnny Litton.

Proceeds of the event for the benefit of the street children of Gintong Palad Foundation in Bustos, Bulacan.

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EVENT ORGANIZER WERE JOHN GUARNES – DIRECTOR, BENCH BELLO – OVERALL INCHARGE AND MS. JOYCE PENAS PILARSKY – PRODUCER AND FASHION DESIGNER HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY 21

“THE SECRET PRINCESS”

THE FIRST NIGERIAN CHILDREN FEATURE ANIMATED FILM HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY MAGAZINE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED

“THE SECRET PRINCESS” THE FIRST NIGERIAN CHILDREN FEATURE ANIMATED FILM, STARRING DESMOND ELLIOTT AND DJ CUPPY OTEDOLA. THE FILM WAS PRODUCED BY EGOR EFIOK, SEGUN WILLIAMS, DAMI AKANBI AND DIRECTED BY SEGUN WILLIAMS WITH MAHUL VENGSAR AS CO-DIRECTOR.

PROTECTED BY REGISTERED COPYRIGHT 2016 ©. PRODUCED BY CALLYWOOD STUDIOS IN COLLABORATION WITH HOLLYWOOD WEEKLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PARTS OF THIS CONCEPT, LITERATURE OR THE RELATED ENTRIES MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM, USING THE SAME PEOPLE OR DIFFERENT PEOPLE, BY ANY MEANS (ELECTRONIC, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING, OR OTHERWISE) WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PRODUCER. DUPLICATION OR SALE OF ALL OR ANY PART OF IT IS PROHIBITED. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION OR INFRINGEMENT WILL RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION.

If you missed the screenings of The Secret Princess in London, Lagos and Hollywood, respectively, you can still watch it on Distrify and Amazon via the links below.

EGOR EFIOK AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER & DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CALLYWOOD STUDIOS

PLOT:

The actions of a King, wary of his crown and seeking for a male child to heir his throne, consequently leads to two newborn babies being switched...a princess and a farmer’s son.

Following the mysterious disappearance of the farmer, the wife is accused of being a witch and to escape any consequences, she runs away with her baby girl.

TALKING ANIMALS – A parrot that witnessed the baby switch spreads the word in the jungle and all the animals plan to help the girl and her mother, who live alone in the jungle and are often sad about their loneliness.

Along the line, the Prince (farmer’s son) meets the girl (princess) and they fall in love. In the last few scenes, a lot of amazing twists are revealed about many characters including the princess, the prince, the farmer and his wife, the King and the Queen, and of course...Mr Tortoise.

After the screening of “The Secret Princess”, Egor Efiok answered several questions from our prestigious audience who loved getting a feel of some Nigerian culture from the film. According to Egor:

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“The film is an African take on the princess stories we all love. The main character is Sade who grows up in the Jungle after her Queen mother switched her at birth with a poor farmers new baby son. The film was entirely privately funded with support of the cast and crew who took a pay cut just to make the first children feature animation. It was produced over three years starting from 2013 and was made using 3D software blender, Maya and unity. Voice over recording was done in London and Nigeria. Production was in London. Many people that worked on it did it based on the novelty of the idea”.

Egor Efiok ended her speech by appealing for funding to encourage the Nigerian film industry. Hear her: “Nollywood is the 3rd biggest film industry but children films are very rare. I encourage you to donate to support children entertainment in Africa which has little or no support. You can do so on www.TransTales.com and on www.TheSecretPrincess.com”.

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“THE KIDNAPPING HAPPENED 14 YEARS AGO, AND I DIDN’T TALK ABOUT IT FOR TEN YEARS BECAUSE I WAS TOO EMBARRASSED. I WAS TOO SCARED. I THOUGHT, PEOPLE ARE GONNA JUDGE ME, THEY’RE GONNA PITY ME, AND I DON’T WANT THAT.” MANAGER MARIA VASCSAK AND TALENT FRIDA FARRELL WALKING THE RED CARPET AT 24 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, LONDON.

SWEDISH ACTRESS AND PRODUCER

FRIDA FARRELL

WINNER OF THE ”INDIE FILM OF THE YEAR AWARD” AT THE RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL IN LONDON

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elling Isobel’ starring Swedish actress, and real life human trafficking survivor, Frida Farrell, was this year’s winner of the prestigious “Indie film of the year award” at the Raindance Film Festival, which is Britain’s biggest independent film festival and had an amazing panel of judges this year including Joanna Lumley and Olivia Colman.

The film, directed by Rudolf Bultendach, is a thriller based on the harrowing and true events that took place in the life of the lead actress, premiered to a full house a

couple of weeks ago. ‘Selling Isobel’ was selected for the award out of a staggering 8000 submissions.

“It feels so wonderful to receive this prize. And of course it strengthens my faith in myself for the decision to actually make the film in the first place. The kidnapping happened 14 years ago, and I didn’t talk about it for ten years because I was too embarrassed. I was too scared.

I thought, people were going to judge me, they were going to pity me, and I don’t want that. Because I’m not a victim – I’m a survivor” Farrell say’s.

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PRIVATE ACTRESS & PRODUCER FRIDA FARRELL ACTRESS FRIDA FARRELL WALKING THE RED CARPET AT 24 RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, LONDON.

Selling Isobel reveals the true story of a girl who was kidnapped in the middle of the afternoon, by a man wielding a knife, and subsequently trafficked. A story based on the real life events of a woman who was trapped and held against her will, for the longest 3 long days of her life, in a London apartment and sold to random men. It’s about her fight for life and how she breaks free on her own.

Although it is set in America, the real story happened in the heart of of London, behind the capital’s biggest shopping district, Oxford Street. The horror happening just steps away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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director Rudolph Buitendach bringing the events to life with undeniable realism, it is no wonder that this amazing film was selected to screen at the Raindance Film Festival.

Starring alongside Frida in Selling Isobel is Gabriel Olds as Peter (Boardwalk Empire) and Matthew Marsden as Mark (Two and a Half Men).

The gifted Farrell deftly navigates a range of emotions as the unlucky Isobel who is lured by a photographer and then kidnapped to be sold as a sex slave. This Swedish Miss is already an award-winning entertainer and her passion, both in front of as well as behind the camera, is profoundly inspirational.

The gifted crew includes Director Rudolph Buitendach, who was nominated for Best New Director by the BBC, his feature Dark Heart starring Lucas Till (X-Men McGuyver), was nominated for best film at the 20th Raindance Film Festival and debuted on Showtime. His latest film Where The Road Runs Out won numerous awards, including Best Director at the Academy Qualifying Sunscreen.

Cinematographer Stefan Ciupek (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire), Sound by Per Hallberg at the Formosa Group (Spectre, Skyfall), Composer ADD NAME and the Editor Dan Loghin. Selling Isobel was produced

by Frida Farrell, Patrick G. Ingham, Stelio Savante and Gynn Turner.

Frida Farrell was born in Sweden and before moving to Los Angeles she had an international modelling career as well as studied drama at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama. Not to mention working on numerous feature films.

Network Television credits include a guest starring role on Fox’s Bones. Farrell was nominated for Best Actress and Breakout Female star for her performance in the feature film Contract Killer.

She created Hell Pictures alongside fellow Saving Isobel writer Glynn Turner, and in only two years they received over 30 nominations and an incredible 10 wins.

Frida is always mixing it up and keeping busy. She can be seen performing live with her band at an array of venues in and around Los Angeles including Bar 20, Pour Vous, State Social House, Witzend and the acoustic lounge at the famous Vi.

“SELLING ISOBEL” SELECTED AMONG 8000 SUBMISSIONS AND WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS “INDIE FILM OF THE YEAR AWARD”

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ACTRESS / MUSICIAN FRIDA FARELL DIRECTOR / PRODUCER EVA BELING DIRECTOR / PRODUCER FREDRIC KEITH RESHEW DIRECTOR / PRODUCER MARKUS STRÖMQVIST STORYBOARD ARTIST GIUSEPPE CRISTIANO ACTOR / MODEL / MUSICIAN JONAS LAWRNZ JOHNSON ACTRESS / LINA FREDLUND ACTRESS & MODEL MALIN BARR

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A MODERN SCANDINAVIAN MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION AGENCY WITH INTERNATIONAL TALENTS

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IMA is represented in Stockholm, London, New York and Los Angeles.

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rts 4 Peace Awards are the first ever collective celebration of the arts of every culture around the world. The purpose of these awards is to demonstrate to each nation how vitally important their culture is to the whole fabric of our world. Despite diversity & different cultures, it is through art that we can experience these cultures as one person with one creative mind and heart.

Arts 4 Peace Awards’ vision is to provide opportunities to artists of all ages spanning seven continents, who will be sponsored locally and celebrated globally.

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The awards have been created by Ms. Munni Irone of Beverly Hills. Known as the Beverly Hills Queen, Munni is the founder & president of the Awards. It is Ms. Munni’s desire to create a world that works for everyone with no one left behind.

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CREATES THREE ORIGINAL TV SERIES FOR NATIONAL NETWORKS - A CRUISE INDUSTRY FIRST TO EXPAND MARKET

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hree original TV series from world’s largest leisure travel company to air on ABC, NBC and The CW on Saturday mornings starting October 1.

Experience-focused shows will be hosted by celebrity talent -- including Daytime Emmy®-award winning host Jeff Corwin, “In Living Color” icon and comedian Tommy Davidson, YouTube celebrity Andrea Feczko and global video journalist Josh Garcia.

REPRESENTING A FIRST IN THE CRUISE INDUSTRY, THIS INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

All 10 of company’s global cruise line brands featured in original programming Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/ LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced it has created three original TV programs that will air on major networks on Saturday mornings beginning October 1. Representing a first in the cruise industry, this innovative communications approach builds on the company’s strategy to highlight why traveling by ocean to experience global destinations has become one of the best ways to see and learn about the world and other cultures.

APPROACH BUILDS ON THE

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7916451carnival-three-original-tv-series.

WAYS TO SEE AND LEARN

Carnival Corporation’s three initial TV series will air on ABC, NBC and The CW on Saturday mornings, reaching viewers during the large family-oriented programming blocks, established to educate and entertain families and people of all ages. With almost 80 original episodes that will rotate over a span of the next 12 months, the new experiential series will use compelling and authentic storytelling to share the powerful way travel by sea connects people, places and cultures around the world. The company also has produced a fourth series that is expected to air on a mid-week evening on cable in early 2017.

OTHER CULTURES.

The company’s new experiential content is designed to engage viewers by showcasing exciting adventures, exotic cultures and popular global destinations. Ships from all 10 of the company’s cruise line brands -- Carnival Cruise Line, Fathom, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises ( Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK) – serve as the platform for engaging and emotional experiences, and each of the company’s brands will be featured in at least one of the episodes during the inaugural season.

“We are excited to launch our first original TV programs

COMPANY’S STRATEGY TO HIGHLIGHT WHY TRAVELING BY OCEAN TO EXPERIENCE GLOBAL DESTINATIONS HAS BECOME ONE OF THE BEST ABOUT THE WORLD AND

and to share compelling content and stories with millions of people,” said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation.

“We have taken great care to develop TV shows that we believe families and people of all ages will truly enjoy watching, with interesting stories, charismatic hosts and spectacular video, showing how much fun people have traveling the world by ocean on our fleet of more than 100 cruise ships. The shows will also help dispel outdated myths about cruising and expose a much broader consumer audience to why cruising is the fastest growing segment of the vacation industry.”

Added Donald: “This strategy to create original content across multiple media platforms is just one of the innovative approaches we are taking to expand the market for cruise vacations. These programs will show people in a highly engaging way why cruising is such a great vacation at an exceptional value.”

New TV Shows Demonstrate Cruising’s Popularity in Unique Ways.

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Carnival Corporation’s three original new TV series launching on Oct. 1 include:

“Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin” ABC – Airing Saturday mornings* “Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin” will broadcast nationally as part of the sixth season of the Daytime Emmy-winning block Weekend Adventure, a three-hour programming block airing Saturday mornings on 98 percent of the country’s ABC affiliate channels. The show follows Emmy-winning host Jeff Corwin as he embarks on adventures in some of the world’s most exciting destinations, such as repelling down cliffs, flight-seeing to glacier landings, mountain climbing in a national park and zip lining through a rainforest.

“The Voyager with Josh Garcia” NBC – Airing Saturday mornings* “The Voyager with Josh Garcia” follows video journalist and world-traveler Josh Garcia as he goes off the beaten path in fascinating seaside ports to meet locals who share their rich history, life stories and exotic foods, and introduces viewers to the hidden beauty, cultural diversity and amazing flavors native to each destination.

The program will air as part of NBC’s all-new, three-hour programming block that extends the network’s “The More You Know” brand with inspiring stories on NBC stations throughout the country.

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ABOUT CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest leisure travel company in the world, with a portfolio of 10 cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia comprised of Carnival Cruise Line, Fathom, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises ( Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK).

“Vacation Creation” The CW – Airing Saturday mornings* “Vacation Creation,” featuring “In Living Color” star and comedian Tommy Davidson and YouTube celebrity Andrea Feczko as hosts, goes beyond the typical travel show by personalizing vacations of a lifetime for couples, individuals and families facing hardship, in need of hope or seeking muchneeded time together. From bringing three generations of women together to visit Russia for the first time since their grandmother escaped a war to giving a father whose life was threatened by illness a trip to remember, the show follows Davidson and Feczko as they tell inspiring stories and surprise guests with a dream vacation. The series will air as part of The CW’s “One Magnificent Morning” Saturday morning block.

All three programs run for 30 minutes. “Ocean Treks” and “The Voyager” are scheduled to air at 9 a.m. local time and “Vacation Creation” at 10:30 a.m. local time. Exact air times are subject to change.

Carnival Corporation’s original TV programming will

Together, these brands operate 101 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 225,000 lower berths with 18 new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2016 and 2022. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon.

Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P500 and the FTSE 100 indices. Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www. princess.com, www.seabourn.com, www.aida.de, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.pocruises. com.au, www.pocruises.com and www.fathom.org.

be initially distributed across major broadcast and cable networks and extended to major digital Over-TheTop (OTT) platforms to maximize audience exposure.

The three initial series are being distributed by Litton Entertainment.

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RIVA VIRTUS 63’

The Ferretti Group is a world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts, with a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the world including: Ferretti Yachts, Custom Line, Pershing, Itama, Riva, Mochi Craft, and CRN. The Ferretti Group has a global presence with six production facilities in Italy, one in North America and one in Latin America.

76’ Perseo Riva’s new coupé has been conceived with a view to preserving the family feeling with the other models in the brand’s sporty range, and deservedly joins the other true masterpieces in Riva’s recent production. This yacht immediately strikes for its sporty features and elegance, further enhanced by its color shades. The first hull presents a new shade of metal silver - the

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already well-known ‘Moon Grey’ - as the dominating color, combined with Riva’s classical dark shade, ‘Bright Black’. The yacht’s sporty look is further highlighted by the over 40 square meters of glazed surfaces

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n accomplished pianist, she is asked to perform in public throughout the year. Additionally, Briannagh sang the National Anthem at the opening of a Somerset Patriots baseball game (2013), performed in the Princeton Ballet’s renditions of “The Nutcracker” at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ and the State Theater in New Brunswick (December 2012). Expanding her resume, she has appeared in several television commercials and print advertising for Forman Mills clothing line and in a short film entitled, “Cake” directed by a NYU Tisch School MFA student that was submitted to a film competition in 2013.

Briannagh is currently working on her material for her first album. She gained significant praise and recognition from her peers and fans with the single and video “American Fab Kid” she released in 2012). Both the song and video reflect American diversity and pride, expressed through fashion. A young, vibrant girl full of talent and ideas, Briannagh Dennehy aims to inspire other girls her age through video, song and dance. with her next single, “Stand Tall” which aims to encourage kids to believe in themselves and follow their dreams when other people are trying to discourage them.

Briannagh D is at it again! This time, her new rendition dubbed, “Everlasting Love” showcases her budding talent and her growing musical passion “Everlasting Love” is a vibrant and incredibly soulful masterpiece that is the embodiment of love in all facets of life. It is ode to the significant people in our lives who continue to inspire us. In her new song, Briannagh honors mentors and guardians, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, coaches or anyone who serves as an inspiration for others. Miss Briannagh Dennehy, has arrived and ready to make a positive, lasting impression on her peers for generations to come!

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JOY GITAU

Are you Gonna Love Me (Official Music Artist: Joy Gitau Song: Are you gonna love me Audio Producers: Kevin Provoke and Alex BigSoul Video Producer: Moses Osidiana Video

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rowing up she developed a love for music inspired especially by African singer Miriam Makeba, Whitney Houston, Usher and Tina Turner. By the age of 9, she began performing in her hometown at church, fairs in

singing contests.

She later joined her high school choir and toured Kenya and the UK performing several concerts.

After completing high school Joy moved to Nairobi to pursue her music career.

In 2014 she took part in the Airtel trace music stars led by Artist/musician Akon, and was one of the top 6 contestants in Kenya.

On May 1st 2015 Joy released her single “Are You Gonna Love Me?� which got her 2 nominations in the Africa Music Awards in Nigeria in 2015,(AFRIMA) for Most promising Artist and for Best R&B And Soul Artist.

Currently Joy is working on her debut album with Producers Robert Eibach and David Longoria.

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The oldest and most complete American Indian store in Los Angeles, has earned and maintained a reputation for quality and authenticity.

In the same location for 47 years it’s inventory exemplifies the rich tradition and artistry of the Native American Indian nations.

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