Celebrities in Hollywood and the Philippines have come together to help the victims of recent typhoons Ondoy & Pepeng. In an effort to bring together celebrities to assist in raising money for relief, “We Are One!” Benefit concert will include appearances by actress/singer Nia Peeples (‘Fame’, ‘Walker Texas Ranger’, ‘North Shore’) and actor Mark Dacascos (ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’, ‘The Crow’).
Also scheduled to perform are legendary singer and actress Kuh Ledesma, actors/singers/musicians The Basco Brothers, spoken word artist Arianna Basco, singer Tori Berba, actor/singer/comedian/director Bernardo Bernardo, jazz vocalist Mon David, Lito Villareal and Antoine Reynaldo Diel of the ‘Three Filipino Tenors’, R&B singer/songwriter J-Ricz, Pinoy pop/rock band The Introvoys, singers Bambi Lopez and Maricar Cabrera, modern dance artist Joanne Mallillin, acapella group Prime Note Ensemble, ‘YouTube’ sensation singer/songwriter/musician AJ Rafael, heavy metal band Scarred, rising singing sensation Edsel Godwin Sotiangco, singer/actress Antoinette Taus, performer Lara Avengoza, student group USC Troy Philippines and contemporary Christian group Boces.
Season 3 and Season 4 winners of MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance” – Quest Crew and We Are Heroes – have been added to the ever growing list of celebrities and performers. Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is also scheduled to appear in the benefit concert.
Hosting the event are KTLA News anchor Cher Calvin, acclaimed Philippine director Michael De Mesa and actress, singer, dancer, model Giselle Toengi along with Janelle So of KSCI’s “Kababayan LA.”
When: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Where: The Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
Tickets: $25 – $35, limited VIP tickets at $50.
On sale now at the Alex Theatre Box Office. Tel# 818-243-ALEX. Ticket hotline number – 818-433-6711.
Source: Examiner
Photo credit: EdwardCabalit
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