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C20 SPOTLIGHT Thursday, 4 July <strong>2019</strong> Daily Tribune David Licauco says loveteam with Shaira Diaz a blessing FRESH Kapuso loveteam featuring Shaira Diaz and David Licauco. It wasn’t until last year that the rising Filipino-Chinese sensation dubbed as the Chinito Heartthrob struck gold when he appeared in the drama anthology, Magpakailanman with another emerging star HOOQ executives with lead stars Christian Bables and Nadine Lustre. Celebrating Pinoy pride HOOQ, Southeast Asia’s leading video-on-demand service, just announced that it is expanding its “freemium” offering with the launch of HOOQ Free, enabling direct access to high-quality content without needing to register. As well as continuing to deliver the best in regional and Hollywood content, HOOQ is committed to bringing the very best in local content via HOOQ Free. As part of the launch, HOOQ is also introducing the HOOQ Freeplay Festival, an innovative streaming festival that will bring a variety of local content from HOOQ’s vast library onto the “freemium” layer every quarter. Sheila Paul, HOOQ Philippines country manager, said, “HOOQ is attuned to the evolving needs of the social, convenience-driven and digital-savvy Filipino. We understand local nuances and most importantly, we get our audience. So we’re introducing HOOQ Free and the HOOQ Freeplay Festival in response to their wants and needs as VoD consumers.” Freedom to choose HOOQ Free is a major enhancement to the user-experience from HOOQ, providing Filipinos access to a wide array of popular on-demand local films, programs, live channels and short-form content without the need to register. The revamped platform, which can be accessed via the web, mobile app and on select TV models and set-top boxes, has been designed to give viewers immediate access to some of the nation’s most popular films and series, so they can browse and access authentic, unique and locally relevant stories that they want to watch. Aside from bringing exciting local stories at the forefront, HOOQ Free also bolsters the HOOQ live TV experience, adding two new channels, CNN Philippines and PTV. With the addition of these new channels, HOOQ increases the total number of live and feature TV channels to 20. Jennifer Batty, chief content officer, said, MULTIHYPENATE actors, Nadine and Christian. “We are giving Filipinos the freedom to view over 1,000 titles for free! There will be no sign-ups, no registration for a trial or paid subscription needed. Based on our data and insights, and our deep connection to the local audience, we know that video entertainment delight is all about instant enjoyment, consumption that’s mobile and the power of bite-size and binge-worthy content with local relevance.” Celebrating everything Pinoy For the first ever HOOQ Freeplay Festival, HOOQ will shift over 1,000 local titles from HOOQ VIP, HOOQ’s SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) layer onto HOOQ Free for the duration of one-month, from 21 June to 20 July. At the launch, new originals like the recent smash-hit Ulan, co-produced with Viva Films, starring Nadine Lustre and Carlo Aquino, were introduced onto HOOQ Free. There will also be an all-new HOOQ Original titled Sex Talks with Dr. Holmes. The 10-episode series is a helpline for those who have questions and concerns about sex and how it figures in their daily lives. There will be a dramatization of the letter senders’ situations but the approach is light with a bit of humor. For those who want complete access HOOQ’s vast catalogue of the hottest Hollywood and regional series and movies including Krypton, John Wick, La La Land and Marvel’s The Avengers, as well as the latest HOOQ Originals, plus Korean dramas like Jewel in the Palace and Winter Sonata, can sign-up to a HOOQ VIP plan on www.hooq.tv. HOOQ VIP Plans are available for as low as P59 per week with multiple payment options via credit card, debit card and telco partners such as Globe, Smart and Sun. HOOQ can now be enjoyed on more devices like Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, Android TV, Apple TV, Globe Streamwatch powered by Roku and the new Globe Streamwatch Xtreme Prepaid. By Ethan Sta. Maria Three years ago, David Licauco was launched as one of Mother Lily’s modern-day Regal Babies. Although he never got to do a film for Regal, it gave him enough traction to make an impact on the small screen. After ALV Talent Circuit and GMA Artist Center took over the management of his career, David was able to deliver memorable performances in such GMA hit shows like Karelasyon, Sa Piling ni Nanay, Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa, Mulawin vs. Ravena, Kapag Nahati sa Puso and, most recently, TODA One I Love. But it wasn’t until last year that the rising Filipino-Chinese sensation dubbed as the Chinito Heartthrob struck gold when he appeared in the drama anthology, Magpakailanman with another emerging star. That episode called Nakawin Natin ang Bawat Sandali paired David with Millennial Sweetheart Shaira Diaz in a compelling story about forbidden love. That episode captured viewers’ imagination and quickly trended on social media. And just like that, a love team was born. “I was surprised. I’m still new to this business. At first, I wondered, how will people like a love team? Then I realized, it’s a natural process. If people like you as a love team, it means you’re doing well, It’s been raining feels recently. Songs have also been pouring emotions to listeners, with artists even teaming up with other artists — making tracks seem like a double-whammy to most. Here are the latest collabs you should listen to ASAP. “Crazy About” by Jayda and Renn Miko Our sweet Jayda Avanzado takes her music to new heights as she works with up and coming Indonesian singer-songwriter Renn Miko for track “Crazy About.” Their duet talks about two people wondering if the other feels the same way, sung in the most hopeful yet most youthful way. Jayda is one of the Kapamilya artists who is slowly breaking into the international music scene as ABS-CBN continues to champion Filipino talent on the world stage. “Salamat sa…” by Loisa and Kritiko The catchy track showcases Loisa Andalio’s newly-forged team up with rising rapper Kritiko. It talks about how lives of both changed since they met the other and being immensely thankful for it. Kritiko first graced the local music scene through Himig Handog 2018 where he won Third Best Song. “Patawad, Paalam” by Moira and I Belong to the Zoo Two artists known for heart-aching songs come together in a new hurting track, “Patawad, Paalam.” Let Moira dela Torre and I Belong to the Zoo pluck at your heartstrings as they sing about the difficult road of loving and letting go. “Imposible” by KZ Tandinan and Shanti Dope Originally off KZ’s sophomore album “Soul Supreme,” the new version of “Imposible” features rapper and young hitmaker Shanti that you have chemistry,” David told this writer during a recent interview. “This was not something that Shaira and I planned for people to like us. We were just doing our jobs, followed what was on the script and we feel happy and blessed that people liked our performance in that episode.” Now, both David and Shaira are headlining their first big screen team-up. In ALV Films’ Because I Love You, David plays Rael, a wealthy young man who finds himself falling in love with Shaira’s character, Summer, an independent and fearless young woman whose line of work involves firefighting. The trailer alone shows the palpable chemistry between the two as director Joel Lamangan ramps up the kilig factor in this rather unusual romantic-comedy. What makes their onscreen tandem even more remarkable is that David and Shaira are not a couple in real life and are in fact seeing other people. Despite her repeated denial, Shaira remains romantically linked with on-again, off-again boyfriend Edgar Allan Guzman while David recently admitted to dating a non-showbiz Chinese girl that he did not identify. David, however, is quick to qualify that he and Shaira are very good friends although they don’t get to hang out that much outside of their work. “As a friend and an actress, I really like her a lot. We communicate on social media Four fresh collabs UPCOMING singer-songwriter Renn Miko with Jayda Avanzado. MOIRA and I Belong To The Zoo sing about letting go in “Patawad, Paalam.” Dope. He matched KZ’s lyrics about realizing how much she deserves better than an ex-lover with a verse of his own that goes, “Kaso parang pagod ka na kakaunawa / Panahon na din yata maalalang ‘di na ako bata.” The collaboration’s music video, which premiered on YouTube last 14 June, now has over 1.2 million views. Check out these songs and more in various digital music platforms and on ABS-CBN Star Music’s YouTube channel. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com. but she has her own personal life,” he said. Asked if he’s ever worried if their team-up will make their respective partners jealous, David is of the opinion that every job allows people of the opposite sex to work closely together. That doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that something is going on between them. “It’s up to me and Shaira to assure our partners that we love them and that this is just work and we’re just doing what is needed in order to do our jobs well,” he quipped. As for working with Lamangan, David said he had a great time all throughout the making of Because I Love You. In ALV Films’ Because I Love You, David plays Rael, a wealthy young man who finds himself falling in love with Shaira’s character, Summer, an independent and fearless young woman whose line of work involves firefighting. “As a newbie in this industry, I can now confidently say that I’ve worked with Direk Joel and have benefitted from the hard work and discipline that he inspires on the set. I believe that from hereon, I will have an easier time working with other directors.” Also starring Martin del Rosario and Michelle Dee, Because I Love You is now showing in cinemas nationwide. LOISA and Kritiko’s newly forged teamup. KZ Tandingan and Shanti Dope sing a new version of “Imposible.”
EASY HAIRSTYLES FEDERER FLIRTS WITH DISASTER BRAZIL BREAKS MESSI’S HEART GILAS YOUTH REMAINS WINLESS C18 D22 D23 D24 Julius Manicad, Editor Thursday, 4 July <strong>2019</strong> Daily Tribune SPORTS D21 BEN STAYS IN PHILLY Handsome reward BEN Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during a game against the LA Clippers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. AFP MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL National League East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 50 36 .581 — Philadelphia 45 40 .529 4½ Washington 43 41 .512 6 New York 39 47 .453 11 Miami 32 51 .386 16½ Central Division Milwaukee 46 40 .535 — Chicago 45 41 .523 1 St. Louis 41 42 .494 3½ Pittsburgh 41 43 .488 4 Cincinnati 39 44 .470 5½ West Division Los Angeles 58 29 .667 — Colorado 44 41 .518 13 Arizona 43 44 .494 15 San Diego 42 43 .494 15 San Francisco 38 47 .447 19 Tuesday’s Games (Wednesday in Manila) Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Washington 3, Miami 2 Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 4 N.Y. Mets 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Philadelphia 2, Atlanta 0 Houston 9, Colorado 8 L.A. Dodgers 5, Arizona 4 San Francisco 10, San Diego 4 Seattle 5, St. Louis 4 American League East Division W L Pct GB New York 54 29 .651 — Tampa Bay 50 36 .581 5½ Boston 45 40 .529 10 Toronto 32 54 .372 23½ Baltimore 24 61 .282 31 Central Division Minnesota 53 31 .631 — Cleveland 46 38 .548 7 Chicago 39 42 .481 12½ Detroit 27 52 .342 23½ Kansas City 29 57 .337 25 West Division Houston 54 32 .628 — Oakland 47 39 .547 7 Texas 46 39 .541 7½ Los Angeles 43 43 .500 11 Seattle 38 51 .427 17½ Tuesday’s Games (Wednesday in Manila) Boston 10, Toronto 6 N.Y. Mets 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Tampa Bay 6, Baltimore 3 L.A. Angels 9, Texas 4 Houston 9, Colorado 8 Cleveland 9, Kansas City 5 Oakland 8, Minnesota 6 Seattle 5, St. Louis 4 The All-Star point guard and the 76ers are negotiating a $170 million, five-year extension PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons is apparently about to become the next recipient of a big commitment from the Philadelphia 76ers. The All-Star point guard and the 76ers are negotiating a $170 million, five-year extension, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither the team nor Simmons revealed any details publicly. ESPN first reported the negotiations between Simmons and the 76ers. The deal will begin in the 2020-21 season. Simmons will make about $8.1 million this season, the last of his four-year rookie deal. Assuming the sides agree on what will be a full max, Simmons' salary for the following season would jump to about $29.3 million and eventually rise to nearly $39 million in 2024-25. It's already been an offseason of big financial commitments for Philadelphia, which will sign Tobias Harris to a $180 million, five-year deal and add Al Horford on a four-year deal that could reach $109 million. Those deals cannot be finalized until the league's moratorium ends Saturday at noon Eastern. Simmons was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 draft and wound up making his NBA debut in the 2017-18 season, earning Rookie of the Year honors. He was an All-Star for the first time last season and averaged 16.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists in his two on-court seasons. Simmons' extension, when finalized, will push the amount of money committed to point guards this offseason — either via free agency or extensions — past the $1.2 billion mark. Among the biggest winners of that sweepstakes: Portland's Damian Lillard got a $196 million extension, Denver's Jamal Murray got one for $170 million and Simmons is on his way to getting the same. Simmons will make about $8.1 million this season, the last of his four-year rookie deal. Philadelphia is 101-58 in regular-season games when Simmons plays. He's had 22 triple-doubles in the last two seasons, tied for third-most in the league with Denver's Nikola Jokic and trailing only Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (59) and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (26). Simmons also has 80 double-doubles over the last two seasons. Also Tuesday, the 76ers agreed with Shake Milton on a four-year contract and veteran James Ennis on a two-year deal. A person familiar with both sets of negotiations and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because they also cannot yet be finalized made the confirmation. Milton appeared in 20 games and averaged 4.4 points for the 76ers last season. Ennis was a late-season acquisition by Philadelphia, his sixth franchise, and averaged 5.3 points in 18 regular-season appearances. The second year of Ennis' deal will be at his option, the person said. AP Grieving Angels prevail We know we’ve got an angel watching over us now LOS Angeles Angels’ starting pitcher Jose Suarez kneels behind the mound before working against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. AP ARLINGTON, Texas — Kole Calhoun circled the bases after a punctuating home run for the grieving Los Angeles Angels in their first game since 27-year-old pitcher Tyler Skaggs died. As the stocky outfielder approached home plate, he raised both arms above his head, pointed upward while looking at the sky and let loose with some of his emotion in a message for his fallen teammate. "We know we've got an angel watching over us now," Calhoun said after the game, surrounded by teammates in a display of unity in the media interview room for the Texas Rangers, with their clubhouse closed to reporters. "When I got to the plate, it felt right to pay some respect to him, and like I said, we know we've got somebody watching over us up there." Before Calhoun’s two-run shot in the eighth inning, Justin Bour delivered a two-run single on the first pitch he saw after replacing injured American League All-Star Tommy La Stella in the sixth, helping the Angels pull away in a 9-4 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night. The uplifting victory came a day after Skaggs was found unresponsive and pronounced dead in his room at the team's hotel before what was supposed to be the series opener Monday. That game was postponed. "No, it wasn't normal," team manager Brad Ausmus said. "And it felt like there was much more urgency to win. It's been a rough 24 hours, and we haven't had a lot to smile about, so a win would give us something." A few hours after watching with his teammates as Ausmus struggled to keep his composure in a news conference to discuss Skaggs' shocking death, Jonathan Lucroy had a tying two-run single in the sixth inning and finished with three RBIs. AP
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