PhilFest 2015 Entertainment Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events at PhilFest 2015. Many thanks to these performers who have volunteered their time and effort to have non-stop entertainment at the festival:
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
Music by ABA
4:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
House music, compliments of Fr. Aba Villagomeza.
Announcements and Games
6:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Fun games and prizes by various generous sponsors for all ages.
Welcome Speech by Lari Cummings-Ongoco, PCFI Chairman and Roger Caculitan, PhilFest 2015 Chairman
6:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
PCFI Chairman Lari Cummings-Ongoco and PhilFest 2015 Chairman Roger Caculitan officially welcome all guests and participants at PhilFest 2015.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
6:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its 13th performing season, the Tallahassee Community College Dance Company graces the PhilFest stage every year. Director and choreographer Aurora Torres-Hansen creates pieces that are folkloric based using movement and music by Filipino composers and interjecting modern and ballet dance in the choreography.
Presentation of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 Participants
7:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Official presentation of the six Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 candidates by Emma Barrido and Arnell Biglete.
Philippine Cultural Show
7:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Opening Cultural Show by PCFI’s cultural arms: Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble (directed by Nhick Ramiro Pacis), Philippine Choral Group (conducted by Connie Chanrasmi) and Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. (choreographed by Joey Omila). The show culminates with “Sayaw, Awit at Musika”, a medley of all-time favorite Philippine classics.
TAWAG NG TANGHALAN 2015
8:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Singing Competition for Adults with entertainment numbers by Edmund Nalzaro, Rex Navarrete, Don Bronto and Cheryl Badiola.
Karaoke Komedy with Poca and Rey Kilay
9:00 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. paves the way for Poca and Rey Kilay at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. This special comedy show at PhilFest will surely entertain you and make you laugh! Please note that there will be a $20 entrance fee to see this show and is not part of the regular PhilFest entrance fee. For tickets, please call (813) 925-1232.
Just4Shw Band
9:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
A group of young Fil-Am musicians get together every year to perform original upbeat compositions.
11:00 PM PhilFest Closes
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
“ARTE” and Cultural Exhibit
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
Participants from the ARTE On-the-Spot Art Competition showcase their works at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. Also on exhibit are paintings by Filipino Artist Jun Alfon and Philippine Cultural Exhibit of national costumes, musical instruments, crafts and others.
Music by Aba
10:00 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Known in the Tampa Bay Area as the “Man with a thousand voices”, Fr. Christian “Aba” Villagomeza welcomes PhilFest guests with popular Filipino and American songs.
Luzviminda Arnis/Kali Brotherhood
11:30 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Luzviminda Arnis Kali Brotherhood (L.A.K.B.) is a Filipino martial arts organization that aims to propagate the Filipino martial culture both in its classical form as well as it’s modern interpretation. Our aim is to teach an all-around knowledge of all the Filipino weapons as well as proficiency with empty hands. Luzviminda Arnis is not a sport but purely combat oriented fighting art.
Dance Floor Breaker
12:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Nine dancers who describe themselves as “Filipinos who love to dance” as, like their parents, believe that dancing keeps the mind and body healthy.
Dyey and Em
12:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Singers Joshua Bronto and Maryjan Sta. Ana are presenting themselves as a new teenage duo.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
12:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its 13th performing season, the Tallahassee Community College Dance Company graces the PhilFest stage every year. Director and choreographer Aurora Torres-Hansen creates pieces that are folkloric based using movement and music by Filipino composers and interjecting modern and ballet dance in the choreography.
Jennifer Manangan
1:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Jennifer Manangan has always been passionate in singing even at an early age. In 2012, she won first place at PhilFest’s Tanghalang Pambata”. She is known as the little girl who sang “God Bless America” at the Rays Stadium last year during the Tampa vs. Boston game.
Forever 40 “Famous Women in Philippine History”
1:10 PM, Sinagtala Theater
In cooperation with the Fil-Am Theater Company of Tampa, the 4Ever40 Sisterhood Association presents a mime, featuring six famous women in Philippine history: Gabriela Silang, Melchora Aquino, Imelda Marcos, Cory Aquino and Miriam Defensor-Santiago. This script was written by Rose Demille. 4Ever40 Sisterhood Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to empower women through education in order to become self-sifficient.
Feisty 40 by 4Ever40
1:25 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Members of the 4Ever40 Sisterhood Association attempt to be marjorettes through the choreography of Mylene ABinales.
Fiesta Filipina Dancers
1:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Dancing “Pau-parung Bukid” with Maria Clara costumes and fans, Fiesta Filipina Dancers perform this Filipino folk dance.
PPAC Indak Pambata
1:40 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Younger members of the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
Philippine Creative Dancers
1:55 PM, Sinagtala Theater
The Phil Creative Dancers has peen performing at PhilFest since 2012. This is a passionate group of people who love to dance and dancing for them is just for fun to get away from the pressure of work and daily stress. They will be dancing popular Philippine folk dances like “Kalapati”, “Subli”, “Jota Mungcademia” and others.
Vanessa Q
2:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Singer and songwriter Vanessa Q graces the PhilFest grounds with songs.
Blueberry with Philippine American Cultural Organization Dancers
2:10 PM, Sinagtala Theater
A combination of music, acting and dance portraying how Fiesta is celebrated. PACO is a newly formed organization in the Tampa Bay Area.
Tawag ng Tanghalan Winner
2:20 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Performance of PhilFest’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan 2015” winner.
Brandon Cantilang, Tanghalang Pambata 2014 Winner
2:25 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Let us welcome Brandon Cantilang, from Atlanta, GA. He was the winner of Tanghalang Pambata 2014.
We R Fit Studio
2:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
We R FIt Studio instructors giving Pinay and Latina flair to Sumba Fitness. The studio is located in Largo, Florida, offering group fitness classes to all fitness types. The goal is to make fitness fun! Everyone is welcome to join and enjoy getting fit so follow along and let the rhythm get you!
Ang Kaliwa’t Bol-Anon and Knights of Riza present Michael Davis
2:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Offering a taste of his concert on June 12, 2015, Ang Kaliwa’t Bol-Anon and Knights of Rizal present Michael Davis.
Kimi Springsteen and Miss AsiaFest 2014 Candidates
2:55 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Declaration of “PhilFest Day” by Kimi Springsteen from the Board of COunty Commissioners of Hillsborough COunty, followed by the presentation of Miss AsiaFest 2015 Candidates.
TFC Hour featuring Gabriel Valenciano, Gelo of Barangay USA and Don Tagala
3:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
The Filipino Channel (TFC) presents Gabriel Valenciano, Gelo of Barangay USA and Don Tagala in an hour of fun at PhilFest 2015!
Presentation and Talent Portion of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 Participants
4:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Once more, Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 are introduced to the public as they present their talents.
Tribute to Filipino and American Veterans with Cheryl Badiola and Don Bronto
4:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Singers Cheryl Badiola and Don Bronto serenade Filipino and American Veterans with patriotic songs. Cheryl Badiola is a Tawag ng Tanghalan winner while Don is a nurse and works as a Community Health Nurse Coordinator for the BayPines Healthcare system.
GRAND FLORES DE PHILFEST PARADE
5:00 PM, PhilFest Grounds
A replica of Flores de Mayo in the Philippines, this grand parade around the PhilFest grounds presents muses and their escorts as they march around the festival grounds in exquisite Filipino attires.
Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble
6:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Performing for more than ten years now, Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, directed by Nhick Ramiro Pacis continues to entertain through special arrangements and compositions as played on a set of tuned bamboo tubes called Angklungs
Philippine Choral Group
6:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
With an extended membership consisting of Filipino-Americans from a more varied range ethnicity, age and profession, bound together by the passion for singing. Under the continued leadership of its founder, PCFI Board Member Olive Santiano, and the music directorship of former Philippine Madrigal Singer, Connie Chanrasmi, the group has participated in almost every Filipino-American event in the Tampa Bay Area.
Lilac Cana
6:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Lilac Cana is a Canadian producer,and recording artist with seven CD albums, who inspires people worldwide with her music. An honours graduate of the University of Toronto Opera Performance Program, and a scholarship recipient with the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, she also trained extensively in classical, musical theatre and contemporary music styles with some of the world’s best vocal coaches. Her performance career highlights include four years with the Canadian Opera Company Chorus, lead roles in opera and music theatre productions and concert soloist engagements with orchestras and choirs in Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Philippines.
Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
7:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Established in 1991, PPAC presents Philippine culture through dance, music, costume and art. Directed and choreographed by Joey Omila, the group performs extensively throughout Florida and other US states.
REVOLUTION 2015 with guest, Rex Navarrete
7:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
“PhilFest Revolution” is an annual dance competition and showcase where teams from all over the state of Florida come together to compete with one another displaying the dances of Filipino culture with a mix of hip-hop.
11:00 PM PhilFest closes
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
Holy Mass
9:00 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Thanksgiving mass at PhilFest 2015
“ARTE” and Cultural Exhibit
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
Participants from the ARTE On-the-Spot Art Competition showcase their works at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. Also on exhibit are paintings by Filipino Artist Jun Alfon and Philippine Cultural Exhibit of national costumes, musical instruments, crafts and others.
Music by Aba
10:00 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Known in the Tampa Bay Area as the “Man with a thousand voices”, Fr. Christian “Aba” Villagomeza welcomes PhilFest guests with popular Filipino and American songs.
Announcements and Games
10:30 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Fun games and prizes by various generous sponsors for all ages.
Blueberry with Philippine American Cultural Organization Dancers
11:30 AM, Sinagtala Theater
A combination of music, acting and dance portraying how Fiesta is celebrated. PACO is a newly formed organization in the Tampa Bay Area.
Announcement of ARTE On-the-Spot Painting Competition winners
11:45 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Announcement and awarding of ARTE On-the-Spot Painting Competition winners. The competition was held on March 22, 2015.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
12:00 Noon, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its 13th performing season, the Tallahassee Community College Dance Company graces the PhilFest stage every year. Director and choreographer Aurora Torres-Hansen creates pieces that are folkloric based using movement and music by Filipino composers and interjecting modern and ballet dance in the choreography.
Forever 40 “Famous Women in Philippine History”
12:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
In cooperation with the Fil-Am Theater Company of Tampa, the 4Ever40 Sisterhood Association presents a mime, featuring six famous women in Philippine history: Gabriela Silang, Melchora Aquino, Imelda Marcos, Cory Aquino and Miriam Defensor-Santiago. This script was written by Rose Demille. 4Ever40 Sisterhood Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to empower women through education in order to become self-sifficient.
Feisty 40 by 4Ever40
12:25 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Members of the 4Ever40 Sisterhood Association attempt to be marjorettes through the choreography of Mylene ABinales.
TANGHALANG PAMBATA 2014
12:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Talent competition for children between 5 and 15 years old. Special guest appeareances of Carissa Chanrasmi and Brandon Cantilang, Tanghalang Pambata past winners.
Rex Navarrete
1:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Much has happened since the young Navarrete, then 19-year old, first stood up on stage as a comic at the annual Asian Pacific Islander Student Union conference at UC Santa Cruz in 1989. He has now travelled most of North America including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, Australia and, of course, Philippines from which he draws much of his stand-up comedy inspiration. He remains to be the most notable Filipino-American comedian to date, performing alongside the likes of George Lopez, DL Hughley and Paul Mooney, Regine Velasquez and others. Navarrete grew up in Cavite and Batangas, Philippines but moved to the US when he was three. He graduated from San Francisco State University and received his master’s degree from the University of Clifornia, Berkeley.
YUGYUGAN 2015
2:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Philippine Street Dancing Competition between organizations. “Yugyugan” mimics the huge street dancing events in various towns and cities in the Philippines which are normally held during special festivals to honor patron saints, celebrate bountiful harvests or commemorate local pride in music, art and crafts. These are usually huge productions in full costumes and elaborate choreography as the townsfolk go about dancing in the streets.
Lilac Cana
2:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Lilac Cana is a Canadian producer,and recording artist with seven CD albums, who inspires people worldwide with her music. An honours graduate of the University of Toronto Opera Performance Program, and a scholarship recipient with the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, she also trained extensively in classical, musical theatre and contemporary music styles with some of the world’s best vocal coaches. Her performance career highlights include four years with the Canadian Opera Company Chorus, lead roles in opera and music theatre productions and concert soloist engagements with orchestras and choirs in Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Philippines.
Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
3:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
The Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. was established and incorporated in 1991 with primary mission is to present Philippine culture through dance, music, costume and art. PPAC is directed and choreographed by Joey Omila.
Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble
3:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Performing for more than ten years now, Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, directed by Nhick Ramiro Pacis continues to entertain through special arrangements and compositions as played on a set of tuned bamboo tubes called Angklungs
Philippine Fashion Show
3:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
A runway show of Philippine costumes from ethnic to modern times presented by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. coordinated by PCFI Board Member Bing Curioso.
Presentation of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 Participants
4:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Last presentation of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 participants.
GRAND FLORES DE PHILFEST PARADE
4:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
A replica of Flores de Mayo in the Philippines, this grand parade around the PhilFest grounds presents muses and their escorts as they march around the festival grounds in exquisite Filipino attires.
GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING
5:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Announcement of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015 and Parade Winners
5:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Announcement of Flores de PhilFest special awards and the coronation of Ms./Mrs. PhilFest 2015.
7:00 PM PhilFest 2015 officially closes
