Mister Personality, you're so ugly! When I hear the word "Personality," this song immediately crops up in my brain, from a song back in the 90's. But at today's event, we proved that you can have a great personality but still look great! As long as you have your own smashing personaliTEE!
Here's my voice over video; watch my doin' the fashion cattle call:
This is the "Oh, I am missing one hand pose..." LOL!
Now a snap with these smart, beautiful and creative kids. Can you believe that they designed their own Tees? How cool is that?!?
Here's a look back before the frenzy started! The red carpet where the kids modelled for the funky shirts that they designed themselves... sweet!
And it's a wrap! We've just had another exciting leg of this summer's SM Kids Fashion Casting Call, and right at the heart of SM Megamall! Here's two of my videos; notice my crazy hair style! This was the time when I could not decide whether to go through with my really short bob...
And now, for a more serious video, please listen to my Easter tale as I begun to close the program and bid adieu to the little fashionistas and their supportive parents and fans:
And now, going back to my crazy hair do, right after this event I finally had the courage to get it all chopped off... in time for this wild hot summer weather! But I did go crazy several times, deciding whether to make the "cut"... watch!
Here I am at the one salon that was my oasis... Nailogy in SM Pasig! This is my go to place for hair and nail care, massage and all my other cares! They make sure to always take good care of me...
And I am back in my bright red dress as I get ready to emcee for another exciting MINISO Japanese Designer event, this time for MINISO SM Center Muntinlupa! Like the fans of our celebrity guests, Julie Anne San Jose and Mike Tan, I had to take another snap... this one's a less zoomed version... Can you say Japan-nice?
And since I was the event's host, I get to have first dibs in taking endless selfies with these two stars... it's great to be the master of ceremonies!
And now, here are a few videos of myself in action... watch as I lend my high energy during this awe inspiring store opening!
Here I was introducing Starstruck Alum Mike Tan who serenaded the ladies who came to see him and fall in love with him all over again...
And now here I was explaining the Kagami Biraki tradition, one of the most special highlights of this grand opening...
Not only did I get to take selfies with Mike Tan and Julie Anne San Jose; I also got to interview these two... click on the video below to watch!
Can you guess which fashion accessories in the following two photos below I got from MINISO? HINT: All of them! I just love these lovely items that all come at an amazingly low price tag! And it's all only at MINISO!
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So blessed to host the annual dinner and dance, the annual thanksgiving gala of one of the most esteemed companies in the world, G.E. (General Electric) here in the Philippines!
I loved its eccentric, avant-garde theme, reminiscent of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Sia! Or, the Hunger Games cast could very well fit into this theme's party too...
And here are some more amateur video clips of me hosting this unforgettable night!
I hope I looked eccentric enough, LOL. Well my hairdo surely did!
First time for me to share the stage with one of the most super-celebrity hosts in the country, the amazing Mr. Sam Gogna, or more popularly known as Sam YG! This was such a big-time event, and I had to make sure I came fit for its theme, "Decades."
This was the best look I could muster, a bit of Flapper-inspired, all while sticking to Alorica Philippines' royal blue and orange corporate hues... hope you like it as much as I loved styling myself and playing dress up for this superb occasion!
Here I was leading one of the raffle draws along with one of the employees of Alorica...
The night was so grand. This time, apart from the Alorica employees, Sam and I welcomes some of the VIPs of Alorica, especially their president, Mr. Bong Borja, on the microphone exciting everyone with the really, really grand surprises still to come their way...
And here was the standee to our dressing / holding area... awww, I feel so special to have my name not just alongside Sam, but also two of the country's hottest, most popular bands ever! South Border has been around since the '90s too; ask a '90s kid like me!
I also did my own hair and makeup as I wanted the look to be perfect for the night's theme! I had in mind the elements of Great Gatsby as I prepared for this event...
And here was one of my favorite solo snaps of this night...
And the same shot in black and white... for that added "decades" feel... What do you think is nicer?
It was not just an honor to host alongside SamYG... it was also a ton of fun!
And of course I saw a few old friends, especially this lovely young lady, my high school mate... she is working for Alorica now, and I am so happy to bump into her this evening!
Thanks for dropping by my blog today! Hope to see you here again, Sam other time!
Unleashed my Superpowers yet again, with the microphone as my sword! I am truly so blessed to be master of ceremonies for the Netpoleon Solutions Day. Calling Diana Prince; I need to play wonder woman for a day... I actually was in a villainous situation for I was asked to come in a look that echoed the day's theme, 'Superheroes,' while still looking all decent and corporate, for this was still an affair led by one of the most distinguished names in IT, NETPOLEON. So this was what I came up with:
I used a bright blue dress, a red cardigan and made my own accessories using yellow ribbon and red foam paper to make myself a belt and those wonder woman wrist bands. Now I am ready for anything! I was determined to be the superhero of this day; and it all starts with the outfit... gotta look the part when I play the part!
The Netpoleon Solutions Day is an ICT event held at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura Premier, and here I was with the best and the brightest of the ICT industry... I guess you can say that they're the superheroes of this booming, ever-dynamic industry!
I'd like to caption this next photo, 'Wonder woman meets Superman...' Though he has yet to shed his Clark Kent look! Or this can be 'Lois Lane with Clark Kent!' By the way, my name is 'Marylaine Louise'... kinda sounds like a jumbled 'Lois Lane,' right?
So this photo above shows me sharing the stage with one of the esteemed guests during the audience Q & A, and I guess it's so obvious how we were so much into the Superheroes theme with our 'superhero' poses, we got so carried away! Let me say, "Up, up and away!"
And of course, since this blog is dedicated to showcase my craft as an events host and serve as a quick-look resource for many clients who would like to get me for some of their events, here are a few of my videos in action when I hosted this super amazing day...
And now, here's the video of me doing my pre-show voice-over spiels... I would like to think I have a supersonic, adjustable voice that proves helpful in my chosen battle field, with the microphone as my main weapon and my cue cards as my shield...
Here's the video of raffle draw where I tried to make the winner unleash his dance powers... but my superpowers weren't enough...
Lastly, this video (it's quite funny as I just asked one of the tech booth guys to do this, and he kept taking videos of all the other things there, but it's all good) is where I wrapped up this phenomenal, aptly themed show! Congratulations to Netpoleon Philippines and thank you very much for making me a part of this!
This is the moment when the one brand I always expect during Christmas, Hallmark, finally gets me to be their emcee for their awesome word festival at the UP Town Center, Ayala Mall! This memorable event, "Celebrate Hallmark Moments," also marks the 30th year of Hallmark Philippines! But first, one of my videos of this one-of-a-kind festival...
I absolutely loved how this event, the first type of its kind that I've ever hosted, appealed to its audience's sensibilities, as to my heart. This event featured poets from Words Anonymous, superstar poets in their own right who has enlivened open mic poetry in the country.... what a remarkable honor it was to be there this special, starry, zen night!
Is it obvious that I was so ecstatic to be here? So glad to be both the emcee of the evening, and also rapporteur-sightseer-cum-member of the spoken poetry fanatic audience! An unforgettable celebration indeed...
Speak! And igniting the night was Henri Igna, one of the more popular spoken poetry artists in the country... I am surprised with how much this craft has gained ground through the years! Do I want to join them? Well... I auditioned impromptu as I tried to do spoken word poetry in my hosting but I guess I failed...
Checking on my wonderful audience... they were shy and sweet; the type to really feel with words... we listened to poetry and also played #HugotLine games that night; there were so many wonderful freebies from Hallmark given out throughout the evening...
But if you think it was all just words and poetry; think again! We also had Itchyworms rock the stage that night, and I just had to pose with the amazingly talented and funny Jugs Jugueta, who is also a tortoise love like me! He has a ton of torts, now I only have three, but here's our photo with my tortoises, back when I used to have my dear sweet Hosea... (Read: A tribute to my beloved pet tortoise, Hosea)
Peek-a-boo! I see you! I hope to see you visiting my blog again! Watch out for my next posts... OMG I have so much more to write; I find it hard to keep up with blogging with the amount of work (both day job and hosting gigs) but hey, I can't complain! Indeed, time is so precious...
What's better than a spectacular experience? Answer: An ICE-PECTACULAR adventure! Once again this year, I am so blessed to have emceed for Disney on Ice, as they find a new home at the Mall of Asia Arena. Below is a clip from Day 1 of this 3-day adventure!
And now, a video clip for Day 2, where I came to join the Disney On Ice Masterclass with young princesses... true royalty on ice!
Wow, where do I start? I have so many things to share like how blessed I am to have voiced-over The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice Singapore, but let me just maintain my focus first on this ICE-CAPADE, where I spent two days on the ice, learning with only the best: the performers from The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice themselves!
Trivia: That really handsome skater at the extreme left of the photo portrayed Prince Charming in the Snow White segment; talk about perfect casting! Swoon... his smile made my cold princess heart melt. Now you know why my favourite part of the Wonderful World of Disney on Ice is no less than the Snow White show! Let me forget for a moment that I a mom okay... let me hark back to the days when I was 7 or 8 and I just watched my favourite Disney films on our VHS player all day!
So yes, for Day 1 of this splendid hosting gig for theDisney On Ice skating Master Class with members of the media, where I came in my Rapunzel-inspired look. Can you spot cheeky li'l Pascal? He's my plushy chameleon to complete my 'Tangled' inspired look!
Day 1 was with the members of the press and they were very sweet... like this guy. But I failed to get his name though... had to take a we-fie with him too right after we posed for his camera!
Good thing there wasn't a video, because just when I was feeling like a pro on the ice and really getting the hang of it, my Rapunzel-long hair fell on the ice, and I landed on my bottom! From cloud 9 it was back to reality for me! And I loved how one of my favorite Disney On Ice skaters pointed out that I was so in character, for like the movie, Tangled, Rapunzel had her hair cut short. As for me, my long wig fell of for I was letting loose on the ice, and my reverie was cut short. LOL! Day 1 was perfect... save for my weary shoulder (thank God I didn't break my shoulder / arm) thanks to the 'Tangled' scene!
And now, on to the next day, where I got me singing, "I can show you the world... shining, shimmering, splendid..." You guessed it; I channeled one of my most favorite Disney Princesses of all time: Jasmine! But this time, I didn't get to feel such a royalty on the ice, for the guests in the audience were so amazing, even the pro skaters and performers from Disney On Ice were surprised! Yes, Day 2 was the Disney On Ice Master Class, this time with young masters, or princesses on the ice. The figure skating enthusiasts were regulars of the SM Arena Skating rink, and most of them were already advanced in figure skating. It was a great day to fuel passions and dreams further, because they got the chance to interview and ask the professional Disney skaters, especially as all of them aspired to someday be part of the Disney On Ice shows. And boy, did these kids have a ton of questions, ranging from the lifestyle habits of the skaters, all the way to how can they actually audition for Disney On Ice! Good luck girls, and seize those dreams!
Thank you so much, SMLEI and Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice for making me part of your unforgettable Master Class for The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice, both as your emcee and one of your student skaters! Feeling like a Princess indeed...
I feel really so blessed each time I emcee events. I obviously love this craft much, and the appreciation of the new people that I meet is the cherry on top. This time, I get to be master of ceremonies for DB Schenker, as they opened their newest branch at the heart of BGC! First off, a video from the opening ceremony...
This event boasted of a pure Filipino flair, from the overall event set-up, stage design and backdrop, the dress code, dinner and of course, the program, that brimmed of the beauty of Filipino culture, especially as guests from DB Schenkers' headquarters flew in all the way from Germany to take part of this very special night! Here's another glimpse of the night on video...
Here's a candid snap of the evening as I introduced one of the principals from Germany...
First dibs on the DBS Asia Pacific Head Quarters' perfect walls... couldn't resist taking countless selfies, all thanks to the wonderful George Urbano and the rest of his awesome team from Dreamcast Events! Thank you so much for making me part of this splendid night... where I got to value my roots while appreciating others'...
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