Jeepney TV once again brought together on one stage the country’s acclaimed music artists to celebrate the spirit of the season in Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Christmas from the Heart, which will premiere on the cable channel tonight.
Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Christmas from the Heart showcases the best of holiday music and heartfelt songs with singer-actor Piolo Pascual, MYX VJ and singer Nikki Gil, The Voice of the Philippines alumna Klarisse, award-winning UST Singers, the Ryan Cayabyab Singers, and OPM icon Ogie Alcasid, accompanied by Cayabyab on the piano and members of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra on strings.
Among the most memorable numbers are Piolo and Ogie’s duet as they share the spotlight for the very first time, Cayabyab and Gil’s take on the popular Michael Buble and Idina Menzel cover of a holiday classic, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” and the UST Singers’ rendition of “Munting Sanggol,” which Cayabyab penned.
The Christmas spirit of joy, love, and hope fill the halls as Klarisse and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers likewise will stun the audience with their smashing performances.
The show is for the benefit of the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, a joint project of Jeepney TV alongside the other ABS-CBN cable channels Cinema One, Lifestyle, MYX, Hero, and Balls.
This is Jeepney TV’s third revival special of Cayabyab’s musical variety show Ryan Ryan Musikahan, which used to air on ABS-CBN in the late 80s until the early 90s.
Meanwhile, Jeepney TV’s first Musikahan revival special Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Home for Christmas aired last year, was recently honored by the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), earning a special citation under the TV Special category.
Don’t miss Jeepney TV’s Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Christmas from the Heart on at 9 p.m. tonight. The Christmas special will also air 10 p.m. on Cinema One on Dec. 6 and on Lifestyle at 10 p.m. on Dec. 12.
Viewers can also catch the Christmas special on iWant TV and SKY on Demand starting Dec. 13.
Jeepney TV aims to promote classic and timeless Filipino shows and music that are close to the hearts of Filipinos. It belongs to the family of cable channels under Creative Programs Inc., a subsidiary of ABS-CBN.
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Rafael Rosell renews ties with GMA Network
Because of You leading man and environmental advocate Rafael Rosell signed another three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network on Nov. 27.
GMA Network, Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon is very happy that Rafael will continue to be part of the network’s credible roster of stars, “He’s a welcome addition to our stable of very good artists.”
Rafael feels honored to renew his ties with the network and he’s looking forward to the projects that will be given to him. “I’m super honored and grateful because they keep trusting me with different projects. Alagang-alaga ako dito and I don’t doubt my future dito sa GMA. Ngayon, I’m excited for the next three years to come,” concludes the Kapuso actor.
HI-5 at SM Megamall Christmas Carousel launch
Everything was merry and musical as SM Megamall recently welcomed Christmas with Hi-5, the Australian children’s group.
The event also launched the mall’s colorful centerpiece, a 55-foot Christmas Carousel, making it a happy time for kids of all ages.
Hi-5 members Ainsley Melham, Tanika Anderson, Dayen Zheng, Stevie Nicholson, and Mary Lascaris delighted the crowd with their catchy hits, hip dance moves, and colorful outfits.
Mall-goers later had a chance to meet-and-greet the young singers.
Hi-5 was formed in 1998, and their television show, which is of the same name, is aimed at children of all ages and includes educational trends as fun and games, and features music and movement that would attract children’s attention. Since then, the group has won five ARIA awards for “Best Children’s Album”, and won three consecutive Australian Logie Awards (the Australian awards for television performance and production recognition) for “Most Outstanding Children’s Preschool Program” in 2000, 2001 and 2004.
“‹Mandaluyong City Councilor Charisse Abalos was among the guests in the star- studded launch. Guests included actress Cheska Garcia-Kramer with her daughter Kendra and son Gavin; model Rissa-Mananquil-Trillo with husband Paolo and daughters Celestia Gabrielle and Audra Alessandra, actress Yasmien Kurdi-Soldevilla with husband Rey Soldevilla, Jr. and daughter Ayesha; model Maggie Wilson-Consunji with husband Victor and son Connor; and singer Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon.
The Christmas with Hi-5 celebration is one of the many exciting events at SM Megamall.