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E ric Bana was first introduced to American audiences in the title role of Mark “Chopper” Read in the feature film Chopper , which premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival and was then released in the U.S. to critical notice after its Australian success. Bana earned awards from the Film Critics Circle of Australia and the Australian Film Institute for his portrayal of Chopper. Bana was seen co-starring in Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down as Delta Sergeant First Class Norm “Hoot” Gibson, one of a group of elite U.S. soldiers, opposite Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor and Tom Sizemore.

Just got home from a sumptious dinner at the Spiral Restaurant in Sofitel . We originally set to meet Jojo but she was not feeling well today but V Factory was there to save the day. I will upload the interview with them later. Anyway if you're wondering what's Then & Now Massive Music Festival 2010 it is a definite all-hits show- not an album tour (where the artist/s only sing cuts from a new-released CD), or a promo tour (where the artist/s only push a couple of songs)- so music fans from all over the country can expect to sing and dance to their favorite tunes all night long.

I drew the winners of this mini blog contest via RANDOM.org on Feb 20 & I was supposed to post this yesterday, but due to the movie premiere I attended, it stayed on my draft folder for another day :) Sorry for the long wait, but hey here are the results for my first mini contest . But before let me thank again the sponsors: SM City Marilao & Let's Go Sago . Thanks!!

It's another fun-filled afternoon when SM City Sta. Mesa invited a group of blogger, including me to test their wi-fi within the mall. The connection is still fast despite the fact that there were many of us, using the wifi connection at the SM City Sta. Mesa FoodCourt Area. Of course, there's a reason why SM Sta. Mesa chooses the FoodCourt to be our venue-- the food! :) Anyway, the food stalls are the following: Baliwag Lechon, Aling Lucing, Pinoy Toppings, Chicken Company, Sizzling Plate, Balay Ilocos, Lechon de Cebu, Kusina ni Gracia, Mr. Porkshop, Dimsum Republic, Inihaw Express.

Jobseekers may have their lucky weekend at SM Supermalls with the JobsLive Mega Job Fair happening this May 1, 2010 at SM Supermalls. In partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment , JobsLive at SM welcomes the graduates of class 2010 together with others looking for better job opportunities. In Central Luzon SM City Baliwag , SM City Marilao and SM City Pampanga will host the Jobs Live Mega Job Fair on Labor Day at their respected Event Centers.

If you are planning to celebrate your Valentine's Day  on a whole new setting then The 1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition  (PIPC) that will be held at the Sea Area Front of Mall of Asia in Pasay City is the right place for you and for your loved one. This February 14, SM Mall of Asia in partnership with Platinum Fireworks Inc  will be launching another event which aims to be the first successful PyroMusical International competition here in our country. The selection of participating countries were based on their pyrotechnic displays experience, achievements and honors gained from past international pyrotechnic events & competitions. If your thinking that this is the same team that brought up the postponed  World Pyro Olympics last year, it's not.

Star Cinema , together with OctoArts Films , and Quantum Films presents Here Comes The Bride . This movie is dubbed as the summer comedy movie of the year is topbilled by Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, Tuesday Vargas and John Lapus. Other cast included in the movie is Jaime Fabregas, Tom (Mott) Rodriguez, Cherry Pie Picache & Kim Atienza. What would you do if you found yourself in someone else's body? That is what happens to most of the characters in this comedy flick. Here Comes the Bride shows how one accident changes the lives of people who happen to meet at a crossroads. Several vehicles are en route to the wedding of Angelica Panganiban 's character when a solar eclipse suddenly occurs. As people look up to behold the rare event, the vehicles hit each other, triggering a supernatural event—the souls of the people involved transfer to other persons! Directed by Chris Martinez , Here Comes the Bride will open in cinemas on May 12, 2010

I was invited by Nuffnang Philippines & Unitel Pictures on The Red Shoes Preview Night at the Podium, last week. The movie may sounds foreign, but it was actually made by Filipinos. It's from the same movie outfit that brought us the hit, Inang Yaya & The Crying Ladies . The Red Shoes is not your usual bubblegum love story, the movie uses a lot of interesting metaphors that makes the film interesting. The choice of Marvin Agustin & Nikki Gil is perfect, I'm not really a fan of these two but after seeing the film, I must say that Nikki Gil is one of those underrated Pinay actresses.   Tessie Tomas sure brought up  the loud laughs among audience and Iwa Moto brings in the hhmmmm... The story does not really happened in real life, but it makes you feel otherwise. A world class film, I must say. It's gonna worth your every peso.

This movie is topbiiled by Gerard Butler (300 & How to Train Your Dragon) as bounty hunter Milo and Jennifer Aniston (Bruce Almighty & Love Happens) as his bail-jumping reporter ex-wife Nicole. Much to his glee, Milo learns that Nicole is his next target and begins his assignment with enthusiasm. However, Nicole is determined to escape from Milo's custody once he has found her. He is determined to find and put her back into jail and take the credit – which is not as easy as it may seem. The exes continually one-up each other – until they find themselves on the run for their lives. They thought their promise to love, honor and obey was tough – staying alive is going to be a whole lot tougher. Until they fake being together to hide from the killers.

In observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day, SM City Baliwag, in collaboration with government agencies and institutions, participated in a cleanup drive along the Angat River trench located between Barangay Tibag and Barangay Poblacion, at Baliwag City in Bulacan. Organized by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), the activity aims to increase awareness on the importance of proper waste disposal and the role of the community in the protection and conservation of wetland areas. Together with the volunteers from SM City Baliwag, the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and NU Baliwag, the event yielded significant results as the said groups collected the most common types of garbage found on water bodies, such as cigarette butts, food wrappers, take-out containers, metal and plastic bottle caps, fishing nets...