PhilFest 2014 Entertainment Schedule
Enjoy PhilFest 2014 non-stop entertainment by watching the various performers who have volunteered their time and effort to make this festival a success:
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 SCHEDULE
“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.
Consulate-on-Wheels Dual Citizenship Ceremony
4:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
The Philippine Consular Outreach Program ends its services with a Dual Citizenship Ceremony at the Sinagtala Theater. This officially starts PhilFest 2014.
Announcements and Games
6:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Fun games and prizes by various generous sponsors for all ages.
Welcome Speech by PCFI Chairman and PhilFest Chairman
6:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
PCFI Chairman Rocky Barrido officially welcomes all guests and participants at PhilFest 2014.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
6:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its 12th 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 Mrs. PhilFest 2014 Participants
7:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Official presentation of the six Mrs. PhilFest 2014 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 2014
8:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Singing Competition for Adults with entertainment numbers by Reggie Canezo, past Tawag ng Tanghalan winner.
Dead in the Past Band
9:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Dead In The Past is a four-piece alternative/acoustic band consisting of Camila Acosta (vocals), Cameron Valdez (guitar), Casey Mattos (drums) and Donovan Uy (keys). Fairly fresh in the Tampa music scene, the band aims to conjure up a thrilling atmosphere and capture audiences with a raw sound. The members all have different backgrounds and influences that combined create a rare sound and chemistry.
11:00 PM PhilFest Closes
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 SCHEDULE
“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.
Adelina Band
11:00 AM, Sinagtala Theater
A group of young Fil-Am musicians get together every year to perform original upbeat compositions.
Marianatrench Band
12:00 Noon, Sinagtala Theater
Marianatrench is a an all-Filipino band playing a variety of music styles from rock , pop,ballads, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and of course Filipino songs in any genre!
Tropical Rhythms from Houston, TX (Dance 1)
12:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its second time at PhilFest, Tropical Rhythms Performing Arts Company was formed to promote culture through the arts. The members are from a pool of multi talented performers. Tropical Rhythms has been gracing the stages of festivals and cultural events in Houston, Texas since 1996.
World Champion Center Taekwondo Martial Arts
1:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Tropical Rhythms from Houston, TX (Dance 2)
1:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its second time at PhilFest, Tropical Rhythms Performing Arts Company was formed to promote culture through the arts. The members are from a pool of multi talented performers. Tropical Rhythms has been gracing the stages of festivals and cultural events in Houston, Texas since 1996.
FASC Filipiniana Dancers Dance 1
1:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
FASC Filipiniana Dancers is a cultural arm of the Fil-Am Social Club of Hernando County and Pasco Chapter. Their dance represents the Spanish period of the Philippines when Western European ways of life spread throughout the islands. The dances showcases the mestiza Filipina as well as the gallantry and boldness of the mestizo Filipino. The dance is a flirtatious one that also involves the graceful use of tambourines by the women.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
1:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its 12th 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.
Philippine Creative Dancers
2:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
The Phil Creative Dancers have been a guest performer for Philfest 2012 and 2013. They love to dance and dancing for them is just for fun to get away from the pressure of work and daily stress.
Special Presentation of Miss AsiaFest 2014 Candidates
2:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
AsiaFest 2014 visits PhilFest 2014 with a special presentation of Miss AsiaFest Candidates and Hillsborough County declaration of “PhilFest Day” by Kimi Springsteen, American Affairs Liaison of the Board of County Commissioners in Hillsborough County, Florida.
FASC Filipiniana Dancers Dance 2
2:25 PM, Sinagtala Theater
FASC Filipiniana Dancers is a cultural arm of the Fil-Am Social Club of Hernando County and Pasco Chapter. Their dance represents the Spanish period of the Philippines when Western European ways of life spread throughout the islands. The dances showcases the mestiza Filipina as well as the gallantry and boldness of the mestizo Filipino. The dance is a flirtatious one that also involves the graceful use of tambourines by the women.
Amanda Puyot and Don Bronto
2:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
A power duo that has been entertaining audiences, large and small, for over ten years. Amanda is a multi-awarded singer who is now in her senoir year of IB program at St. Petersburg High School while Don is a nurse and works as a Community Health Nurse Coordinator for the BayPines Healthcare system.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
2:30 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
Now on its 12th 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.
Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
2:45 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.
TFC Hour featuring Xian Lim and Gelo of Barangay USA
3:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
The Filipino Channel presents Xian Lim and Gelo of Barangar USA in an hour of fun at PhilFest 2014! Xian Lim is famous for playing the roles of Andy in the series, “My Binondo Girl” in 2011 and now, Rocco in the movie, “Bride for Rent”, one of the top-grossing Filipino movies of all time. Gelo is everybody’s favorite “Kulot Na Kabaranggay” (Curly-Haired Neighbor) who’s always ready with a quick quip and fun frolic. Need some cheering up? Gelo can have you in stitches in an instant whenever you find yourself in a “hairy” situation.
Presentation and Talent Portion of Mrs. PhilFest 2014 Participants
4:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Once more, Mrs. PhilFest 2014 are introduced to the public as they present their talents.
FASC Filipiniana Dancers Dance 2
4:00 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
FASC Filipiniana Dancers is a cultural arm of the Fil-Am Social Club of Hernando County and Pasco Chapter. Their dance represents the Spanish period of the Philippines when Western European ways of life spread throughout the islands. The dances showcases the mestiza Filipina as well as the gallantry and boldness of the mestizo Filipino. The dance is a flirtatious one that also involves the graceful use of tambourines by the women.
Meet and Greet with Xian Lim
4:30 PM, BAEC
Get a chance to speak and take a photo with Xian. Limited seats only.
Hillsborough Community College in Ybor
4:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Tribute to Fil-Am Veterans
4:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
A special number honoring Filipino-American Veterans.
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
6:30 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.
Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
7:00 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.
REVOLUTION 2014
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 6 SCHEDULE
Holy Mass
9:00 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Thanksgiving mass at PhilFest 2014
“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.
“Citizen Pinoy”
10:00 AM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
CITIZEN PINOY is now on its ninth year of providing public service to Kapamilya across the US. In a continuing effort to bring Kapamilya the latest immigration updates, the award-winning and most trusted immigration show goes to Tampa, Florida on Sunday, APRIL 6, 2014. CITIZEN PINOY, hosted by leading US immigration attorney Michael Gurfinkel, will be part of PhilFest, giving the chance to address the immigration concerns of the community in Tampa and neighbor areas like Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Brandenton, Sarasota, and North Port.
Announcements and Games
11:30 AM, Sinagtala Theater
Fun games and prizes by various generous sponsors for all ages.
World Champion Center Taekwondo Martial Arts
12:00 Noon, Sinagtala Theater
Announcement of ARTE On-the-Spot Painting Competition winners
12:15 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Announcement and awarding of ARTE On-the-Spot Painting Competition winners. The competition was held on March 8, 2014.
Tallahassee Community College Dance Company
12:30 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Now on its 12th 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.
Cheryl Badiola, Tawag ng Tanghalan 2013 Winner
12:45 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Songs from Cheryll Badiola, 1st Prize Winner of Tawag ng Tanghalan 2013.
TANGHALANG PAMBATA 2014
1:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Talent competition for children between 5 and 15 years old. Special performance by Indak Pambata, choreographed by Amy Uy.
Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.
2:00 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.
“Citizen Pinoy”
2:00 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
Second taping of Citizen Pinoy, hosted by leading US immigration attorney Michael Gurfinkel and brought to you by The Filipino Channel (TFC)
Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble
2:15 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
2:30 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 Mrs. PhilFest 2014 Participants
3:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Last presentation of Mrs. PhilFest 2014 participants.
YUGYUGAN 2014
3:30 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.
GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING
4:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
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.
Announcement of Ms. PhilFest 2014 and Parade Winners
5:00 PM, Sinagtala Theater
Announcement of Flores de PhilFest special awards and the coronation of Mrs. PhilFest 2014.
“Citizen Pinoy”
5:00 PM, Bayanihan Arts and Events Center
Third and last taping of Citizen Pinoy, hosted by leading US immigration attorney Michael Gurfinkel and brought to you by The Filipino Channel (TFC)
7:00 PM PhilFest 2014 officially closes
