Sam Concepcion to direct "Face Off" mini-concert feat. Tippy Dos Santos and Morissette Amon

Sam Concepcion will be directing the mini-concert "Face Off" which will feature two young divas Tippy Dos Santos and Morissette Amon.

Before Sam Concepcion flies as Peter Pan on September 29 to October 30, the 18-year-old singer-actor will be directing first the "Face Off" concert this July 2, 5:30 p.m., at the Entertainment Hall of Robinsons Midtown Ermita.

It was the concerts' featured artists themselves, Tippy Dos Sandtos and Morissette Amon, who personally chose Sam Concepcion to direct the show. "This is my way of supporting my friends in this endeavor," says Sam. "I have taping that day, so I agreed to just direct the concert."

This will be Sam's first time to direct a concert and somehow, it will serve as a prelude to Sam's own major concert in 2012 with him as both the featured artist and the director.

The "Face Off" concert will feature two young divas Tippy Dos Santos and Morissette Amon.

STAGES' Tippy Dos Santos has already showcased her amazing vocals and starrific charm in the ABS-CBN youth-oriented show "Shoutout" and the musical drama "iDOL". She already competed internationally and won medals in the 2008 World Championship of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in LA.

At her young age, Tippy may well be considered stage veteran having been part of musical productions like "Children's Letters To God" and "Beauty and the Beast", and soon in STAGES' production of "Peter Pan" as Sam Concepcion's leading lady.

Talent5's Morissette Amon meanwhile is familiar to televiewers as the 1st Runner Up in the TV5's talent search "Star Factor" last December. She started singing at a very young age and trooped to various singing contests in her native land, Cebu. She just finished waxing her debut album.

On Youtube, you can find a video of Morissette being compared to America's Got Talent Season 1 winner Bianca Ryan and Pinay international singer Charice.

Who between Tippy and Morissette will be hailed the better performer in "Face Off"?

Presented by STAGES, Talent5, and Hype Cologne, in cooperation with TV5 and ASAP Rocks, "Face Off" will be held this July 2, 5:30 p.m., at the Entertainment Hall of Robinsons Midtown Ermita and will also feature some Talent5 artists as special guests.

Admission is free. See you!


Posted by Gian Carlo Vizcarra for Mykiru Isyusero

Sam Concepcion "Peter Pan" publicity photos released!

Sam Concepcion plays the title role in STAGES and Repertory Philippines’ Peter Pan, which will be staged for a month, from September 29 to October 30, 2011, at the Meralco Theater in Pasig City.

Check out Sam Concepcion's publicity photos as Peter Pan:

To be directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Jaime Del Mundo, Peter Pan also stars Michael Williams as Captain Hook, Tippy Dos Santos as Wendy and Cara Barredo also as Wendy (alternate). Sam's older brother Kevin Concepcion will be the alternate Peter Pan.

For interested blockbuyers and sponsors, please contact STAGES at (02)818-1111.


Posted by Gian Carlo Vizcarra for Mykiru Isyusero

Sam Concepcion and Coleen Garcia: Pool Hotties!

Sam Concepcion and Coleen Garcia were caught so sweet together, sharing an intimate moment by the pool.

The two sizzled in the sun as they shot a scene as Marc Pedroza and Monique Castillejo for ABS-CBN's teen-oriented program "Good Vibes".

Sam was shirtless while Coleen was wearing a 2-piece swimwear, and as seen on these pictures, the two apparently enjoyed shooting their moment together.

They're looking so good together, aren't they?

Coleen Garcia is also most familiar to viewers as Matina in the Nestea TVC Series with Neil Coleta as Nicos.

Photos courtesy of Make Up ala DRAMA QUEEN (Eman De Leon, Manila, Philippines) Facebook Page, also shared on Facebook by Sam Concepcion, posted on Twitter by Coleen Garcia

Albie Casiño OUT of Kathryn-Julia movie?

Albie Casiño is reportedly OUT of the new Star Cinema movie which stars Mara Clara's Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.But according to Star Cinema, Albie Casiño, who's well-loved by the viewers as Christian on Mara Clara, will still be Kathryn's leading man in the new movie, as reported tonight on TV Patrol amidst rumors that Albie has been removed from the cast already.

Reportedly, Albie Casiño was removed from the cast because of his recent controversy with ex-girlfriend Andi Eigenmann who Albie described on Formspring as a cheater. (Read: "Andi is a cheater - Albie Casiño via Formspring")

KathBie (Kathryn-Albie) fans will be the "unhappiest" to hear if it's true, but thanks, it's not true at all.

It would be a bad idea to remove Albie from the movie. His loveteam with Kathryn also contributed to why Mara Clara became a top-rating soap on primetime TV and definitely it will continue in the movies.

The said movie, which is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng replacing Cathy Garcia-Molina, will be Albie's first movie.

AJ Perez, who died last month in a vehicular accident, was supposed to be Julia Montes' leading in the movie. He's fellow Gigger Boys member Sam Concepcion is reportedly taking over the role.