A1, Blue, Jeff Timmons at EDSA Shang
Foreground from right: A1 Mark Read, Ben Adams, WILBROS Head Winston Llamas, WILBROS Exec Glenn Llamas, Jeff Timmons, BLUE members Anthony Acosta and Lee Ryan. 2nd level: from right: Christian Ingebrigtsen of A1, Simon Webbe and Duncan James of Blue. Photo was taken at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
The Greatest Hits Tour by WILBROS with boy bands A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons (formerly of 98 Degrees) were gamely answering questions during a press conference a day before their concert at the SMART Araneta Coliseum last Feb. 25, 2012. WILBROS Head Winston Llamas said, “Even here at the hotel, fans are already trying to get a peek of these talented performers. We’re actually bringing the tour to other countries around Southeast Asia, like Indonesia and Singapore. We’d like to thank the Philippine media for being so supportive of the tour.”
from left A1’s Christian Ingebrigtsen, Ben Adams and Mark Read at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: Universal MCA Music Mktg Dir. Wilson Cruz, A1 Mgr. Michelle Teh, MCA Universal Managing Dir Ricky Ilacad and A1 Mgt. Rep Marita Svartdol. Photo was taken at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Anthony Acosta of Blue at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
The press conference was attended well by TV networks including GMA reporter Kata Tibayan and Myx VJ Joyce Pring. Inside Pinoy Showbiz was represented by Jamie Ortega, Mark Sablan and Marylin De Mesa of MEGA Publishing.
from right: WILBROS Head Winston Llamas poses with GMA reporter Kata Tibayan. Photo was taken after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Lee Ryan at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right : Mark Read, Ben Adams, Christian Ingebrigtsen the A1 boys sing with Jeff Timmons. Photo was taken at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
A1 was able to talk about their new album “Waiting for Daylight.” Jeff Timmons announced that Jay Durias and some members of South Border will be backing him up during his performance at the concert. Blue members Simon Webbe and Anthony Acosta expressed their admiration for Cong. Manny Pacquiao. Simon said, “I would love to rap in his song. I’m looking for his album in iTunes right away.”
Francesca of Monster RX 93.1 hosted the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
BLUE sings from left Duncan James, Lee Ryan, Anthony Acosta and Simon Webbe. Photo was taken at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Blued from left: Simon Webbe, Tricia Pablo, friend, Lee Ryan and Polyeast Mktg mngr Ethel Cachapero. Photo was taken after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: WILBROS Head Winston Llamas poses with Sara Skoldnes Ms Norway 2009 and Ben Adam’s ladylove. Photo was taken after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Among the pictures here are Sara Skoldnes Ms Norway 2009 and Ben Adam’s ladylove. She is the first Young Life Goodwill ambassador, raising funds for underprivileged Filipino children. A1 went to CEBU to lend their support for the Young Life Goodwill Foundation before proceeding to Manila for the Greatest Hits Tour. Watch out for more articles on the individual bands and the concert right here in judebautista.wordpress.com.
Sara Skoldnes was Ms Norway 2009 and Ben Adam’s ladylove. Photo was taken after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right Myx VJ Joyce Pring with Jeff Timmons after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
From right: Inside Pinoy Showbiz Mark Sablan, Marylin De Mesa friend Eizel Nocon and famous Twitter Celeb Jamie Ortega. Photo was taken at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Lee Ryan of Blue and long time loyal fan Jesa Mari Brofar. Photo was taken after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Center in white: Lee Ryan of Blue (WILBROS family from right) Alma Navarro, Vil Bayaca, Jhen Bataquin and Arnold Nacional. Photo was taken after the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Duncan James of Blue at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Fans were at the Press conference in EDSA Shang Rila Hotel Feb. 24, 2012 a day before the Greatest Hits Tour concert in SMART Araneta Coliseum. Photo by Jude Bautista
Avril Lavigne is Here!
Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written by
Jude Thaddeus L. Bautista
Punk Princess Avril Lavigne lived up to her name not allowing interviews upon landing in the Philippines. The hardest working entertainment reporter in my mind, Ginger Cornejero of ABS CBN and ANC, tried her best to get a blurb from the young rock star but was disappointed. It was the second time she tried to interview her since the first visit to Manila. PUNK as defined by the freedictionary.com: 1. Slang a. A young person, especially a member of a rebellious counterculture group. b. An inexperienced young man. 1. (Sociology) a. a youth movement of the late 1970s, characterized by anti-Establishment slogans and outrageous clothes and hairstyles b. an adherent of punk c. short for punk rock
That’s Ginger Cornejero of ANC trying to squeeze between bouncers to get a blurb. Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Sherwin Guzman.
Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Chris Lucas.
ERGO no interviews, but did you know that Ginger joined Miss Philippines Earth in 2006. She placed runner-up as Miss Philippines Air. She is now a regular at ANC Umagang kay Ganda and works as reporter for TV Patrol. She is definitely beauty and brains combined. Avril’s The Black Star Tour is produced by WILBROS Entertainment, Midas Productions, SMART Araneta Coliseum and SONY Music Philippines. Official residence is EDSA Shang Rila. ABS CBN
Upcoming acts from WILBROS include: A1, Blue, Jeff Timmons and Olivia Newton John
Fans went nuts just getting a glimpse. Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Sherwin Guzman.
Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Sherwin Guzman.
That’s Ginger Cornejero of ANC trying to squeeze between bouncers to get a blurb. Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista
Fans went nuts just getting a glimpse. Avril Lavigne landed in Manila 11:30 PM last night and was whisked off from the airport to EDSA Shang Rila Hotel. She is here for her one night only concert produced by WILBROS at the SMART Araneta Coliseum tonight, February 16, 2012. Photo by Chris Lucas.
Upcoming acts from WILBROS include: Feb 25 A1, Blue, Jeff Timmons and on March Olivia Newton John
Greatest hits tour from WILBROS on Feb 25
Olivia Newton John from WILBROS on March 31
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