Start your story at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School

Malaya and Mayumi Tolentino have a passion for dance. They have been dancing with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School since the ages of three and eight, respectively, and have since joined the RWB School’s Dance Ensemble and Intensive Training Program.

“What I love about dance is how fun it is,” says Malaya. “I especially loved dancing in the RWB’s Nutcracker – it’s so cool performing alongside the Company dancers and watching them rehearse.”

Having recently completed Dance Intensive, a dynamic summer training opportunity for dancers ages 10-18, both Malaya and Mayumi have credited the incredible staff at the RWB for helping them grow as young artists.

“The RWB School has teachers who encourage and provide tremendous support in helping me achieve my dance dreams,” chimes in Mayumi. “I am very thankful knowing that I am being challenged and am improving.”

Start your story at the RWB School, like Malaya and Mayumi, and sign up for classes beginning September 11. Try ballet, tap, jazz and much more! Registrations are accepted until

October 15, 2023. We can’t wait to dance with you this fall!

To register for classes and for more information on programs offered at the RWB School, visit the RWB’s website at rwb.org/register or contact the RWB School Office at school@rwb.org or 204-9573467.

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“Gusto ko ring mapanood ‘yung finale and at the same time, bittersweet kasi siyempre tatapusin na ‘yung kwento ng Dirty Linen na talagang inabangan din namin. Marami rin talagang nakasama sa kuwento ng Dirty Linen so bittersweet,” the show’s lead star said.

“Excited ako roon sa ending kasi alam kong ang daming sinusubukang hulaan kung paano matatapos ‘yung kuwento at excited ako sa reaksyon ng mga tao,” she added.

After Donya Cielo’s (Tessie Tomas) death, Carlos (John Arcilla) declared an all-out war with #TeamResbak, composed of

Alexa (Gutierrez), Lala (Jennica Garcia), Max (Christian Bables), and Olan (Joel Torre).

Gutierrez thanked the fans for their support and hopes that they were satisfied with Alexa’s fate in the finale.

“Grabe talaga ‘yung suporta, simula nung unang trailer pa lang na lumabas at ngayon sa ending na ‘pag nasa labas ako, nagmamakaawa sila na huwag munang tapusin. Nakakatuwa talaga and I hope they enjoyed the finale kasi it was really something to look forward to at dumami pa ang pasabog na eksena,” she said.

Dirty Linen ended its run in August. It aired on the Kapamilya Channel, TV5, iWantTFC and TFC.

Have you ever thought of going back to school as a mature student, but inner fears prevented you from doing so?

True, picturing yourself as the oldest person in class is not that exciting, and neither does having to keep up with the demands of school, especially if you have family or work responsibilities. Whatever the reasons may be, perhaps you simply need inspiration to finally take the plunge and go for that university degree you’ve always longed for.

One such inspiration could come from the current vice-chair of the Filipino Members ChapterEngineers Geoscientists Manitoba (FMC), Jennifer Adriano who, at 29, went back to university to pursue that childhood dream of becoming an engineer. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering at the University of Manitoba (UofM) at the age of 34.

Jen, as she is fondly called, actively volunteers for FMC, and strongly supports women in engineering. She currently works as an Application Development Engineer EIT at New Flyer Industries. I spoke to her recently.

How would you describe your childhood?

My parents tried to give everything that they could when I was growing up, especially my mom, so I grew up as a spoiled brat. Moving to Canada by myself really changed my perspective.

What did you do in the Philippines before coming to Canada?

I was a call centre agent at HSBC, after working as an operator at Nidec Philippines.

When did you come to Canada and how was your first few months?

I arrived in 2009 with the