Showing posts with label Proudly Pinoy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Proudly Pinoy. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
40-years old Asi Taulava named MVP in Asean Basketball League
ADD the Asean Basketball League MVP award to the high points in Asi Taulava's long, rejuvenated career.
The San Miguel Beermen's big man was named the best Asean player of the regional league on Wednesday at age 40 after obtaining the most points in a ranking system based on votes from each of the league's six teams.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Philippine team wins gold in FIBA Asia 3×3 Under-18 Championships
The Philippine team, a four-man squad composed of former national youth team stalwarts Arvin Tolentino and Prince Rivero as well as second-generation players Kobe Paras and Thirdy Ravena, clinched the gold medal in the FIBA Asia 3×3 Under-18 Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Filipinos rattled off six straight wins, including a win over a much taller, unbeaten Chinese squad in the semifinals and a tight decision over India in the finals to win the championship.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Ellen Degeneres invites Youtube sensation, Aldrich Lloyd, to her show
American talk show host Ellen Degeneres professes being blown away by yet another Filipino singer. General Santos City's Aldrich Lloyd Talonding has become an Internet sensation among Filipinos for his pitch-perfect rendition of "Dance with my Father".
The video has gone viral, and obviously made a fan of Degeneres. Now, after inviting singers like Charice and Rhap Salazar, Ellen wants to hear Lloyd live.
Friday, April 26, 2013
VIRAL VIDEO: LA Singing 'Dance With My Father'
A Filipino young boy named Aldrich aka LA from General Santos City, Philippines is making buzz on the web because of his uploaded video, on video-sharing site Youtube, singing his own rendition of the Luther Vandross classic song "Dance With My Father".
As of this posting, the video which was uploaded on April 21, 2013 by user Sharla Talonding is been watched 370,885 times on Youtube. Watch talented Filipino LA singing 'Dance With My Father' below:
Thursday, December 20, 2012
'Miss Universe 2012" Full Pageant Night Replay
Just like her predecessors Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj, Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Janine Tugonon almost clinched this year's Miss Universe title, placing first runner-up.
The coronation night, held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila), was hosted by Andy Cohen, Bravo's executive vice president of development and talent, and entertainment journalist and fashion and beauty expert Giuliana Rancic.
Miss USA Olivia Culpo, a 20-year-old who plays the cello and is a breast cancer advocate, was crowned Miss Universe on Wednesday, the eighth time an American has won the pageant.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Philippines June Macasaet wins Manhunt International 2012 title
Philippine delegate June Macasaet won the Manhunt International 2012 title last night, November 9, in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the first Manhunt International title for the Philippines
He beats 52 other gorgeous men from different countries during the pageant finale held last night at Bangkok's The Scala Theatre.
June Macasaet is a 27-year-old , professional model in the Philippines. He has made it to Cosmo's 69 Bachelors 2012 list last September. He also joined the Century Tuna Superbods Search earlier this year where he finished as 1st Runner Up.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Philippine Azkals ranked second in Southeast Asia based on FIFA World Rankings
The Philippines climbed to its highest place in the global football ladder once again, emerging as the second best team in Southeast Asia according to the latest FIFA world rankings released Wednesday.
From 147th, which last October became the country’s all-time high in the rankings, the Philippine Azkals jumped to 143rd to become 20th in Asia and only trail regional powerhouse Vietnam, which ranked 138th, as the best squad in Southeast Asia.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Philippine Volcanoes clinch ticket to 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens
The Philippine Volcanoes made history on Saturday, defeating South Korea 22-19 for the bronze medal at the Singapore Sevens to clinch the final ticket to the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow.
“It is just fantastic that we are going to the World Cup. This is the first time that the Philippines will be playing in a World Cup and it is huge feat for us,” said team captain Harry Morris.
“The third/fourth match was definitely closer than I wanted it to be. I give credit to the players for doing this for the nation,” said Coach Al Caravelli. The American coach was the former coach of the US National Sevens Rugby Team before being tapped to head the Volcanoes in August.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Japeth Aguilar picked by SC Warriors in 7th round of NBA D-League
LOS ANGELES –The National Basketball Association (NBA) dream lives on for Filipino basketball player Japeth Aguilar.
The NBA Golden State Warrior affiliate, Santa Cruz Warriors, selected the 25-year-old Aguilar with the 13th pick in the seventh round of the NBA Development League draft on Friday night (Saturday in Manila).
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Fil-Am Pitcher Tim Lincecum helping San Francisco Giants to win another title
DETROIT – While many starting pitchers would consider getting banished to the bullpen a demotion, Tim Lincecum has embraced his new role as a key reason the San Francisco Giants are on the brink of a World Series title.
The Filipino-American Lincecum, a Cy Young Award winner in 2008 and 2009 and arguably baseball’s best pitcher, was 10-15 this year with a 5.18 ERA before being yanked from the rotation for the playoffs.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Pacquiao named 'Fighter of the Decade'; Donaire wins 'Fighter of the Year' by WBO
SINGAPORE, Singapore – Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only 8-division world champion was named "Fighter of the Decade" by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
Despite dropping a widely unpopular unanimous decision to Timothy Bradley earlier this year in which he lost his WBO Welterweight title, Pacquiao continues to receive awards and recognitions for the body of work he has completed in his career.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Miss Philippines Nicole Schmitz Enters Miss International Semifinals
During the final phase of Miss International, the Top 15 semi-finalists each deliver a speech on why they should win the crown.
Our very own Nicole Schmitz made a terrific speech that could have won her the crown or at least put her as one of the runners up. What are they thinking?
Thursday, May 17, 2012
"My All" - Jessica Sanchez on American Idol 11 Top 3 Show
Jessica Sanchez performed Mariah Carey's song, "My All" during the American Idol Top 3 Performance Show.
I must say, Jessica really sounds like Mariah. Great song choice for her! And If you will ask me, This performance of her is my favorite. It edge out her "I Don't Want A Miss A Things" [watch here] and "Ill Be There" performances tonight.
Judges Thoughts:
Randy Jackson said “Yo, I mean, that was absolutely beautiful. We tell people never to do Mariah, but I’m tellin’ you what, that was one of the best Mariah songs sung on TV.”
Steven Tyler said “When you sing, you make people hang on your every note. I hope you get used to encores.”
Jennifer Lopez said “Hard song. You did it so beautifully and you did it in your own way.”
Judges Thoughts:
Randy Jackson said “Yo, I mean, that was absolutely beautiful. We tell people never to do Mariah, but I’m tellin’ you what, that was one of the best Mariah songs sung on TV.”
Steven Tyler said “When you sing, you make people hang on your every note. I hope you get used to encores.”
Jennifer Lopez said “Hard song. You did it so beautifully and you did it in your own way.”
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
William Levy and Cheryl Burke performed Samba on "Dancing With The Stars" 2012 Semi-Finals Round
Cuban-American Model/Actor William Levy and Filipina-American Cheryl Burke received perfect score "10" each from the three Dancing With The Stars judges when they danced Samba during the 2nd Round of “Dancing with the Stars” 2012 Semi-finals.
Other Contestants are; Donald Driver & Peta Murgatroyd, Maria Menounos & Derek Hough and Katherine Jenkins& Mark Ballas.
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