Saturday, September 25, 2004
Fil-Am Hollywood Star in Manila, will Promote Tourism
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Young Filipino-American singer and actress Lalaine Vergara is the country’s new tourism poster girl.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo give thanks to the 19 year old international teen sensation for helping the Philippines as a travel destination during a courtesy call in Malacañang.
Lalaine gained Hollywood fame after she starred alongside actress and singer Hilary Duff in the now defunct Disney Channel television series “Lizzie Maguire.”
The young teen star is currently in the country shooting a 13-episode television program, “Flipside,” about rediscovering her roots, values and traditions and visiting local travel spots.
“We appreciate your role. We’re glad you came here as you could help promote the Philippines, Metro Manila and Tagaytay as one destination,” the President said.
Mrs. Arroyo suggested that Lalaine should visit Boracay, describing it as “the most beautiful beach in the world.”
She also commended the young Filipina-American for her early achievements in Hollywood and expressed hopes she would not forget her local roots and find fulfillment in her international career.
“Congratulations. I’m sure you will successful and you’re doing us proud. We Filipinos are very proud of you and claim you as ours,” she said.
Lalaine was accompanied by her mother Lilia, CCi Asia Television chairman Emily Abrera, CCi managing director Lourdes Rosales, Michael Patrick Lee, Antero Javier, Evelyn Reyes, and Sari Sari Group vice president Ma. Nimfa Ocampo.
Since she arrived, Vergara has visited the historic walls of Intramuros, enjoyed lechon in La Loma, Quezon City, shopped in Greenbelt, Makati and Greenhills, San Juan and bought a wooden rosary bracelet in Quiapo, Manila.
Today, she will travel to Batangas to see the scenic towns of Taal and Cuena, where her mother Lilia hails from. She will also go to the Tagaytay Highlands and try the Nature Spa in Tagaytay City.
Lalaine, who has few memories of childhood here, is still conversant in Filipino and enjoys sinigang, her favorite dish.
She will be here for the nest 10 days and is scheduled to be back by the end of September to shoot the second leg of the television program that links her especially to the younger generation in the United States and other countries.
The television program is a con-production of the Living Asia Channel, Sari Sari Group, and the Philippine Airlines. It will be aired in Asia and North America.
GENALYN D. KABILING, August 15, 2004, Manila Bulletin
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President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo give thanks to the 19 year old international teen sensation for helping the Philippines as a travel destination during a courtesy call in Malacañang.
Lalaine gained Hollywood fame after she starred alongside actress and singer Hilary Duff in the now defunct Disney Channel television series “Lizzie Maguire.”
The young teen star is currently in the country shooting a 13-episode television program, “Flipside,” about rediscovering her roots, values and traditions and visiting local travel spots.
“We appreciate your role. We’re glad you came here as you could help promote the Philippines, Metro Manila and Tagaytay as one destination,” the President said.
Mrs. Arroyo suggested that Lalaine should visit Boracay, describing it as “the most beautiful beach in the world.”
She also commended the young Filipina-American for her early achievements in Hollywood and expressed hopes she would not forget her local roots and find fulfillment in her international career.
“Congratulations. I’m sure you will successful and you’re doing us proud. We Filipinos are very proud of you and claim you as ours,” she said.
Lalaine was accompanied by her mother Lilia, CCi Asia Television chairman Emily Abrera, CCi managing director Lourdes Rosales, Michael Patrick Lee, Antero Javier, Evelyn Reyes, and Sari Sari Group vice president Ma. Nimfa Ocampo.
Since she arrived, Vergara has visited the historic walls of Intramuros, enjoyed lechon in La Loma, Quezon City, shopped in Greenbelt, Makati and Greenhills, San Juan and bought a wooden rosary bracelet in Quiapo, Manila.
Today, she will travel to Batangas to see the scenic towns of Taal and Cuena, where her mother Lilia hails from. She will also go to the Tagaytay Highlands and try the Nature Spa in Tagaytay City.
Lalaine, who has few memories of childhood here, is still conversant in Filipino and enjoys sinigang, her favorite dish.
She will be here for the nest 10 days and is scheduled to be back by the end of September to shoot the second leg of the television program that links her especially to the younger generation in the United States and other countries.
The television program is a con-production of the Living Asia Channel, Sari Sari Group, and the Philippine Airlines. It will be aired in Asia and North America.
GENALYN D. KABILING, August 15, 2004, Manila Bulletin
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