It is an unknown fact here in the Philippines that our country is yet to secure an Oscar nomination in any category.Our closest encounter with Oscar was in 2009 when Ploning started to turn some heads towards our awards-cool country but the lack of campaign and buzz ultimately killed its chances. The next year, Philippines epicly bombed when they sent the horror/comedy film Ded na Si Lolo over other worthier films like 100 and In My Life. Then, Philippines made up by sending a solid choice - Noy, a truly Oscar bait film but so-so in quality. This... more
Gearing up for August: Osage County
It’s 102 weeks away from the 2014 Academy Awards and yet I am looking forward to it. That’s because I am anticipating the film adaptation of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage County to dominate the Oscars. August joins the list of awards-pedigree stage productions which have/will have been awards magnet films like Doubt, Nine (though it didn’t win a Pulitzer, it won Best Musical at the Tonys and a Leading Actress win too) and War Horse. August: Osage County tells us the story of a troubled Oklahoman family, led by patriarch... more
The Curious Case of the Best Actress
The greatest upset on Oscar Night was the triumph of veteran Meryl Streep over frontrunner Viola Davis. Viola, who played Aibileen Clark in Best Picture nominee, The Help, half-swept the awards season with the BFCA and the SAG wins in her belt. The other half was, of course, snagged by Meryl Streep. Meryl took the Drama Golden Globe and the BAFTA. One can acknowledge that this was the tightest Best Actress race in years. Come the nominations morning, one cannot be all sure who will be the final five. True enough, newbie Rooney Mara bumped Tilda... more
New Story: Until I Die
Apologies for the late update! A lot has happened between the last time I posted in here! First of all, I finally passed my first actuarial exam! Woohoo! It's not much, but it's a first step! The exam's hard, and I thought I wouldn't pass, but everything happened in God's grace. And I am so happy to see my uber favorite actress Meryl Streep contending for another Oscar. 29 years is a long enough wait and I feel that the Academy will finally see the genius in Meryl's performance as the controversial British PM Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.... more
Stories uploaded!
Hi! I'm back! I've been busying myself with The Sims 2 and writing Power Rangers fics. Along with schoolwork, my actuarial exam review and my full-time job. And since I've been writing fan fiction, I decided to post my stories here in my personal website as well. Feel free to browse the Stories page of my site to see all of my published works! And please review as well!
Very Late Miss Universe Post
First of all, congratulations to the lovely Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, for winning the Miss Universe crown. Angolans must be so proud of their countrywoman’s achievement. I must say, I am happy for Angola and the Miss Universe Organization because it’s high time that we have a black Miss Universe and who can be a more fitting one than Leila? Okay, I won’t beat around the bush anymore. Here are my thoughts on the recently concluded Miss Universe pageant: 1. I am happy that Angola won. I am not saying that Leila is the best of the night. No,... more
Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011: The Sims Edition
Hey! I'm back! I am very sorry that I haven't been updating lately. As you might already know, I am clogged by my work, studies... a hell lot of other stuffs. I am into reading Power Rangers fanfics...and this. I started the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011: The Sims Edition just this August and boy, I can say that it's a success! The pageant is still ongoing and I am targeting a September 19 finish. Why? Because the winner of Mutya ng Pilipinas - International is invited to be a promo girl for Miss Sim International 2012! Cool, eh? Anyway, here are the... more
Beauty Queens, Simmified: Part 2
A few blogposts ago, I attempted to simmify (i.e. onvert to Sims) some Miss Universe titleholders like Oxana Fedorova and Stefania Fernandez. Today, I have successfully simmified other beauty queens: Binibining Pilipinas - Tourism Isabella Manjon and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova. I have also re-did Oxana since I wasn't satisfied with my first work. Here's Oxana, Isabella and Natalie! Enjoy!
Thankful
The past couple of weeks had been a whirlwind for me. I have started my masters classes last June 18 (I have been enrolled under the Professional Masters in Actuarial Science course) and that it eating up most of my free time during the weekends. It will also eat much of my free time during the weekdays. Aside from that, I have been doing much work for my SOA Exam P which I will take in November. I want to make sure that I will past the test so I have been giving much attention to it. Aside from that, my work and study load just got heavier as my... more
Enjoying IL!
Sorry for the long update guys. I hope most of you know that I have already transferred to The Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd, since May 2. And so far, I am enjoying every moment of it. To give you proof, here are the photos of our recently concluded General Employee Orientation. The Insular Life Assurance Co Ltd - General Employee Orientation 32 Photos
