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Mica Bernas presents her dazzling choreography with the Yangtze Repertory Theatre

9/28/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

On a chilly evening last Saturday, September 26, 2009, I had the chance to see the presentation of the Yangtze Repertory Theatre entitled “Traces Variations In A Foreign Land #10” in Flushing Town Hall Auditorium in Queens, New York. The dramatic presentation was the brainchild of young talented multiracial choreographers David Chien Hui Shen, Mica Bernas, Kyla Barkin and Aaron Selissen.

Remarkable was Mica Bernas (see center lady in the picture) who came from the Philippines. Her impressive input showcased part of the culture she brought from Asia’s emerald islands. Complementing the modern innovative dances of the other choreographers, Mica’s presentations were as exuberant as they were agile--- their nuances of movement were so pleasing that I was focused thinking how the young Filipina artist and her companions could come up with those athletic, but graceful dance sequences.

“Mica Bernas was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and started her training at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Dance (CCP) School under the direction of Noordin Jumalon. In 2002, she joined Ballet Philippines (BP), performing and touring with the company as a soloist in works by Alice Reyes, Denisa Reyes, Tony Fabella, William Morgan, Agnes Lugnasin and Agnes Locsin.

She was a representative of the Philippines in ASEAN Arts Festival in Cambodia in 2002 as well as ASEAN production of REALIZING RAMA featuring collaborating artists from ten South East Asian Countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam) in 2003 and 2006.

Since arriving in New York in 2006, she has worked with Max Luna III, Karole Armitage, Connecticut Ballet, Zig Zag Ballet, H.T. Chen and Dancers, Leonides D. Arpon, Marta Renzi and Gallim Dance. She is currently a member of the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company and a founding member of Akin, Amin, Atin, an ensemble, which is committed to developing and presenting contemporary, multicultural works by Filipino contemporary artists. She appeared last fall in Yangtze Rep's "Variations in a Foreign Land IX: Akin. Amin. Atin.," dancing in works by Leonides Arpon.”-----News Blaze.com (09/06/09, Staff, J.)

Reading through Mica’s resume, I could tell how the young lady takes her artistic talent with seriousness, dedication, and passion. I was so proud of her being in New York, just like her parents, Benjamin and Irma Bernas, originally from Baao, Camarines Sur who were beside me during the dazzling presentation. Congratulations Mica! That presentation was simply great! Photo Credit: News Blaze/ Staff, J.) =0=

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Labels: artist, arts, choreographer, Dance, Dancers, Mica Bernas, Totie Mesia

Michael Jackson & his ancient Egyptian look-alike

8/19/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

She can be La Toya Jackson or Whoopi Goldberg---- or why not Michael Jackson?

Displayed in the Field Museum in Chicago is a 3,000 year old Egyptian limestone bust showing an unidentified woman supposed to be sculpted during the New Kingdom Period, 1550 BC to 1050 BC. The stone piece of art draws attention for its simiiarity to the look of pop idol Michael Jackson who is still mourned worldwide after his untimely death. (Photo Credit: YahooNews/ AFP/HO/File) =0=

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Labels: artist, arts, bust, Egypt, Egyptian art, La Toya, Michael Jackson, MJ, sculpture, Totie Mesia, Whoopi Goldberg

New National Artists Named for 2009

8/01/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Recognizing outstanding Filipino men and women in various fields of artistic pursuits, Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo named the following as national artists of the Philippines:

1. Manual Urbano (Manuel Conde)---Film and Broadcast
2. Lazaro Francisco---Literature
3. Federico Aguilar Acuaz---Visual Arts, Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media)
4. Cecilia Guidote-Alvarez---Theatre
5. Magno Jose Carlo Caparas---Visual Arts and Film
6. Francisco Manosa---Architecture
7. Jose Pitoy Moreno----Fashion Design

Executive Sec. Eduardo Ermita announced the selection of the 7 outstanding individuals who will get the highest award for their exemplary contribution in their line of endeavor. They will receive cash reward, life insurance and monthly pension as part of their recognition. (Photo Credit: Photobunny)=0=

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Labels: architecture, artist, Awards, fashion, film, literature, national artist, painting, Philippines, theater, Totie Mesia

Reactions to Michael Jackson’s Passing

6/27/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

“For so great a talent, his death is too soon. He has been taxed all his life. The guy of great fame has been under extreme pressure to keep an extraordinary life going. A wonderful human being that generations all over the world will remember.”---AFM, UP Ibalon-Bicol (06/26/09)

"I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels. Words fail me."---Lisa Marie Presley, ex-wife of Michael Jackson. http://www.mtv.com (06/26/09, Vena, J)

"It's horrible news, so unexpected. The world has lost an icon and music has lost treasures. He wrote songs that generations of yesterday, today and tomorrow will all keep on singing. What he wrote was amazing."---Sophia Loren, Italian Actress. AP (06/26/09, Katz, J.)

"A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call on people around the world to pray for him and his family in the hour. I have known Michael since we were both teens, worked with him, marched for him, hosted him at our House of Justice headquarters in New York, and we joined together to eulogize our mutual idol, James Brown. I have known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family."---Rev. Al Sharpton, http://www.wcbstv.com/ (06/26/09, Dow J.)

"It's so sad and shocking…I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul. His music will be remembered forever and my memories of our time together will be happy ones." ---Sir Paul McCartney, Former Beatles. Telegraph,co.uk (06/26/09, Swain, J; Moore, M.)

“My son is 8 years old, and… he’s listening to this song, brand new, from him. Like, I’m rediscovering Michael Jackson again. It feels like when Kennedy died, when Elvis Presley died.”---Celine Dion, recording artist. New York Times (06/26/09, Paredes, J; Sisario, B; Stelter, B; Barnes, B.)

“I can’t stop crying over the sad news…I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”---Madonna, singer. US Post Today (06/26/09)

“I talked to him about it this morning. He said to me that obviously Michael Jackson was a spectacular performer and a music icon and I think everybody remembers hearing his songs and watching him moonwalk on television during Motown’s 25th anniversary. But the president also said aspects of his life were sad and tragic…His condolences went out to the Jackson family and to fans that mourned his loss.”---- White House Press Sec. Robert Gibbs about Pres. Barack Obama’s reaction. The Christian Science Monitor (06/26/09, Orr. J.)

"Everyone’s sad... Malaki talaga si Michael Jackson sa programa namin. Kung ‘di dahil sa kantang ‘Thriller’ ‘di magkakaroon ng global recognition ang mga inmates ng Cebu." ---Byron Garcia, provincial security consultant of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) Philippines. GMANews.TV (06/27/09, Ubalde J. H.)

"My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael."---Brooke Shields, actress. People (06/26/09, freeman, M.)

"Michael Jackson enriched our lives, made us happy. The accusations, the persecution caused him so much financial and mental anguish. He was vindicated in court, but the battle took his life. There is probably a lesson here for all of us."---Imelda Marcos, widow of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. AP/ GMANews TV (06/26/09)

“We lost a great entertainer and a pop icon. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jackson's family, friends and fans.”--- Arnold Schwarzenegger. California Governor. TMZ (06/25/09)

“Michael Jackson will be remembered, most likely, as a shattered icon, a pop genius who wound up a mutant of fame. That's not who I will remember, however. His mixture of mystery, isolation, indulgence, overwhelming global fame, and personal loneliness was intimately known to me. For twenty years I observed every aspect, and as easy as it was to love Michael -- and to want to protect him -- his sudden death yesterday seemed almost fated.” ---Deepak Chopra, author. The Huffington Post (06/26/09) (Photo Credits:AP/ Getty Images; AP/ Lefteris Pitarakis; AP/ Michael Mariant; AP/ Ibrahim Usta)

RELATED BLOG: "King of Pop Michael Jackson is dead" Posted by mesiamd at 6/26/2009

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Labels: artist, arts, celebrity, death, entertainment, Hollywood, In Memoriam, Michael Jackson, music, Obituary, singer, star, Totie Mesia, tribute

Picasso sketchbook stolen

6/10/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

A priceless sketchbook by Pablo Picasso worth about 7 to 10 million euros ($10.4 million to $15 million) mysteriously disappeared in a museum in Paris, France. According to reports, the missing book contained 33 original Picasso cubistic drawings which dated from 1917 to 1924.

Pablo Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973,) a Spanish painter, illustrator, ceramist and sculptor had been one among most famous artists in the 20th century. A gifted prolific master of the canvas, he made countless of valuable artworks----1,885 paintings; 1,228 sculptures; 2,880 ceramics, some 12,000 drawings, thousands of prints, and underdetermined number of art on cloth and rugs.

Included among his well-known masterpieces until his death at the ripe old age of 91 were: Garçon à la pipe, (Boy with a Pipe), 1905, Guernica (1937) and The Weeping Woman (1937) Close to a thousand of his artworks had been missing.

“Picasso's works, among the world's most valuable, have frequently been targeted by thieves over the years. In 1976, in one of the largest ever art robberies on French soil, 118 Picasso works were stolen from a museum in the southern french city of Avignon. Two Picasso paintings worth an estimated £33 million have been stolen from his granddaughter Diane Widmaier-Picasso’s apartment in Paris.”

In 1997, a gunman walked into a central London art gallery, ripped a Picasso worth more than a million dollars from the wall - "Tete de Femme", painted in 1939 - and fled in a taxi, but the work was later recovered." ---- Telegraph.co.uk (02/28/09)

The recent theft baffled police authorities, No indication of a forced entry in the Picasso Museum was noted. (Photo Credit: Tamer Youssef)=0=

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Labels: artist, arts, France, Pablo PIcasso, painter, Paris, theft, Totie Mesia

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