IN HER LATEST STARRER, ?Possession,? Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as a lawyer, Jess, who?s happily married to Ryan (Michael Landes)?except for the presence of Ryan?s ex-convict brother, Roman (Lee Pace). Jess? discomfort turns into terror after the two brothers get involved in a freak car accident, during which something bizarre happens: Roman starts behaving like Ryan and claims that he is indeed Jess? husband! Jess doesn?t know what to think?whether it?s a miracle that the spirit of her beloved husband has taken over Roman?s body?or something ghoulishly sinister is going on!
Episodes company
TV, film and stage professionals led by versatile actress-singer, Pinky Marquez, have put up the Episodes company, which produces shows that highlight underrated talents and exciting discoveries.
At 8 p.m. on March 25, Episodes presents international musical stars, Ima Castro and Yael Pineda, in ?The West End Duo? at Music Museum (call 891-9999 or 0929 584-1500).
New talents in Episodes? lineup include Mica Torre, Kris John Gonzales, Clark Gamul, Janine Robles, Geoff Taylor, Baihana and Migs Ramirez.
?Tatlong Mariya?
Acclaimed actors, Mario O?Hara and Noni Buencamino, topbill the exceptional acting ensemble directed by Loy Arcenas in Tanghalang Pilipino?s staging of Anton Chekhov?s ?Three Sisters,? adapted into Filipino by Rody Vera as ?Tatlong Mariya.? Performances are on March 20 and 21 at the CCP Little Theater. Call 832-1125 loc. 1620.
Nick Takes Over Your School
Nick Takes Over Your School is a nationwide program dedicated to promoting sportsmanship, team spirit and physical challenges among grade school students.
From August 2009 to February this year, the fun program slime mobile has delighted thousands of students in Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro with its ?Nickified? games, activity booths, prizes and surprises, like a visit from SpongeBob SquarePants himself!
Log on to www.nick-asia.com for more information on NTOYS and Nickelodeon.
?The Wrap? on Studio 23
?The Wrap? delivers the latest sports and show biz news, with Gretchen Pulido anchoring. For other viewing treats, log on to www.studio23.tv.
Cecile Licad
On March 27 at 8 p.m. at Philamlife Theater, acclaimed pianist, Cecile Licad, performs in an all-Chopin recital. Also at Philamlife on March 29, she is the soloist of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. Call 748-4152.
Jason Castro
?American Idol? finalist, Jason Castro, performs on March 20 at Ayala Center Cebu, and March 21 at Market! Market!
New NU Kids on the Rock
He?s a doctor who would rather be surfing. She?s a model who would rather be talking than walking the ramp. Meet Mark Dimalanta and Raya Mananquil, your newest NU 107 Rock kids.
Dr. Mark Dimalanta has put his stethoscope in storage to become a nomad, chasing waves around the world as a professional free-surfer for the Aloha Boardsports team. This hot dude from Huntington Beach, California perpetually carries a surfboard, plus another gadget: His beloved camera. Mark has been shooting lifestyle images as a photojournalist for local and international publications.
And, while Raya Mananquil is a more familiar face in Manila, this model/ writer/ animal rights advocate has another job description to add to her already-loaded faux leather belt: Radio talk show host. She has been in the fashion industry for over a decade having snagged several ad campaigns from local labels, and walked the runway in Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Mark and Raya will debut today, March 20, on NU 107 Rock?s newest lifestyle program, ?The Magazine Show,? from 12 noon to 1 p.m. In their premiere episode, they will chat with swimming champ-actor, Enchong Dee, and celebrity model Ornussa Cadness.
?Slow Fade?
The PLDT-Smart Foundation?s P1-million Cinemabuhay grant for 2009 has been awarded to Rommel Sales and Paul Sta. Ana?s ?Slow Fade,? starring Diether Ocampo and Lara Quigaman. The film is about a dying man?s rediscovery of his unrealized dream.
Fashion show
At 7 p.m. on March 19 at Shangri-La Plaza?s Atrium, the Fashion Designers Alliance Manila presents its gala debut fashion show, ?First Look 2010.? Visit http://fadalmanila.multiply.com
Movies on TV
Today on HBO at 2:30 p.m., ?Ghostbusters.? March 21 at 9:15 a.m., ?Virtuality.? March 22 at 11 a.m., ?Elizabeth.? March 23 at 11 a.m., ?The Anniversary Party,? March 24 at 9 p.m, ?Notting Hill.? March 25 at 4:40 p.m., ?Hamlet 2.? March 26 at 9 p.m., ?Hancock.?
