TV5 partners with Miss World Philippines

Miss World Philippines finds a new home in TV5 as it inks partners with the most aggressive broadcast network in the country.

Following the success of the first Miss World Philippines last year and the 1st Runner-Up finish of Gwendoline Ruias at the Miss World pageant held in London, England, the prestigious pageant continues to move forward for a bigger and more meaningful celebration of "Beauty with a Purpose", underscoring the advocacy of Miss World in championing the cause of marginalized women and children.

Now that TV5 is its official media partner, Miss World Philippines is set to bring together the most beautiful Filipinas to give them a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present to the world the true beauty and brilliance of today's Filipina.

With beauty and wellness guru Cory Quirino at the helm, Miss World Philippines begins its nationwide search for candidates who possess the outstanding qualities of a future beauty queen that will give the country a winning chance to claim the Miss World crown which has long eluded the Philippines for 61 years.

This year, the stage is set for the upcoming Miss World Pageant on August 16 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia China where more than 113 candidates from all over the world will compete for the crown that will proclaim the winner as the most beautiful woman in the world.

Miss World prized itself in being the biggest and the longest running pageant in the world, established in 1951 with headquarters in London, England.

Present at the contract signing were TV5 President and CEO Atty. Ray Espinosa and CQ Global Quest Inc. Chair and CEO and Miss World Philippines 2012 Pageant Director Cory Quirino.

"We are happy to welcome Miss World Philippines to TV5 and we will be equally proud of the candidates who will join this year's pageant as well as our future Miss World Philippines who will vie for the Miss World crown," Atty. Espinosa said.

Cory Quirino stated: "Miss World Philippines is pleased to have found a new home in TV5 which secures the future of this prestigious pageant and strengthens the hope of every Filipina who holds the dream of becoming a beauty queen."

TV5 will air the Miss World Philippines Pageant live from the Manila Hotel in late June.  The much anticipated Miss World Pageant in Inner Mongolia, China will also be broadcast live via TV5 in August.

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Elise Testone – 'You and I' – American Idol 11 Top 7

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'Cirque Mother Africa' at the Resort World Manila on April 19 to 22, 2012

World-renowned Cirque Mother Africa comes to Manila for a 5-day limited engagement featuring 40 of the most amazing circus acts from 9 African countries beginning April 19, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World Manila.

Prepare to be awed and be dazzled by the vibrant and high-energy production of Cirque Mother Africa (CircusMama) when it rolls into town on April 19 to 22, 2012.

Philippine audiences are familiar with Cirque Du Soleil but this time, they will be challenged and mesmerized by the wildly innovative two hour show that pulsates with the heartbeat of Africa featuring the most stunning circus acts from Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Guinea.

The troupe performed in sold out shows in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain and now they are bringing the African magic in Asia. They are due in Singapore this April 12th before going on to Manila on the 19th at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City (near NAIA Terminal 3).

Remember, the show will only run for 5 days in Manila so you better book your tickets now before it's too late!


Tickets to Cirque Mother Africa may now be booked online
through this link (Ticketworld)

For Group Bookings, please call Peeya at mobile no. 0915-9275747.

Show dates and time are as follows:

April 19, 2012 (Thursday) - 8:00PM
April 20, 2012 (Friday) - 8:00PM
April 21, 2012 (Saturday) - 3:00PM
April 21, 2012 (Saturday) - 8:00PM
April 22, 2012 (Sunday) - 8:00PM




"Sheer versatility, boundless energy, infectious warmth, high energy production". (Adelaide Theatre Guide)

"You can hear the pulse of the earth beating".
(Heilbronner Zeitung, Germany)

"It's Cirque Du Soleil with an abundant African Flavor".
(Australian Stage)

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'The X Factor Philippines' Winner Will Receive P4 Million Jackpot Prize

A whopping P4 million in prizes is up for grabs for the first ever grand winner of ABS-CBN's highly-anticipated singing competition, "The X Factor Philippines," to be hosted by KC Concepcion.

This will be the biggest prize to be given away in a talent search in the history of Philippine television. To all hopefuls who still want to try their chances on becoming the next singing superstars, the show will be conducting its last and final set of nationwide auditions this coming April 12-14.

Get your audition pieces ready and audition this Thursday (April 12) in ABS-CBN Davao, ABS-CBN Cebu, or Porta Vaga Mall in Baguio City.

You can also audition in ABS-CBN Complex Cagayan De Oro, Gaisano Capitol, Iloilo, or ABS-CBN Compund in Naga City on Friday (April 13).

Hopefuls from Metro Manila will get their last shot on Saturday (April 14) in the auditions to be held in ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City. Just proceed to the audience entrance.

The competition is open to all Filipinos, aged 16 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the 'x factor.' Hopefuls can audition in solo, duo, trio, or group acts. Please bring a minus one CD of your audition piece.

First introduced in the UK, "The X Factor" has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of "The X Factor USA" last month. Who will be the first Pinoy "The X Factor" winner?

Watch out for "The X Factor Philippines," hosted by KC Concepcion," airing soon on ABS-CBN.