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Spend Lent this year at "Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF" this Friday, March 2, 2018 at 9:30pm at the Upright Citizens Brigade's Inner Sanctum Stage at UCB Sunset in Los Angeles. FREE Admission!  "Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF" is a comedy variety show featuring the best Filipino American talent in Los Angeles. Improv, sketch, standup, and maybe even some music and dance.
STAND UP by Nico Santos (Superstore) CHARACTER by Marques Ray SKETCH by Jason Palmer Featuring Jason Palmer, Gilbert Galon, Tony Garbanzos, Daryl Jim Diaz, and Vince Yap Directed by Allyn Pintal MUSICAL COMEDY by Alfred Aquino II COMEDIC SPOKEN WORD by Laurie Len Magers CHARACTER by Mark Bertuldo, Madonna Refugia, and Angelie Meehan VIDEO by Alfred Aquino II & Gilbert Galon HIP HOP DANCE SKETCH written by Joy Regullano Choreographed by Ally Vega Featuring John Bacolores, Melanie Anne Padernal, Joy Regullano, Jeffrey Sabino, and Ally Vega IMPROV with Sini-Gang, a UCB Fil-Am mashup team with guest monologist Tess Paras (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest improviser Rene Gube (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest accompanist AJ Rafael and improvisers Albert Andrade, Kay Kaanapu, PJ McCormick, Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano, Christopher Renfro, and Erich Tamola ACHARA the food truck will be providing a special seafood option for those observing Lent. Hosted/Produced by Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano, & Erich Rheinhart Tamola Executive Produced by Will Choi & Asian AF Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF Friday, March 2nd at 9:30pm UCB Sunset Inner Sanctum - 5419 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 (entrance through the cafe) FREE ADMISSION - seating first come, first served. The space will be able to fit everyone! Parking: RIDE-SHARING RECOMMENDED. Valet for $5 (may fill up quickly) or street parking available.
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I just realized that after originally writing these memories back in February 13, 2018 - when it was announced that iO West was closing - that I never took a class in improv or sketch writing there...
I knew of Improv Olympic's existence since its Complex Theater years and while I was with Monkey Butler Comedy (the latter closed in 2014). After studying improv at Upright Citizens Brigade in 2012, I was indecisive on which sketch classes I'd take... iO West or the Pack Theater?
During that time, I joined the sketch comedy team, Oi! Oi! Oi! (Elizabeth Ebeling, Javier Ortiz, Kate Rodman and Corey Slater) and we performed live at iO's Mainstage in the last three consecutive Saturday nights of 2013 -- performed a Christmas sketch called Twas The Night Before Drunk at the Sketch Holiday Theme Party Show hosted by Animal Style... 
...performed a musical sketch at the Comedy Music Circus! show hosted by Keith Saltojanes...
...and performed a sketch I originally wrote for Go Sketch Yourself hosted by CLIVE RICE! -- in front of Saturday night audiences (except for the one drunk guy in the back who was booted out of the club).
Recorded the 13th 'Super Awkward Funcast' episode with Elle Latham and Linnea Snyder at iO during the SNL 40th anniversary year...
...help in making the documentary short for the host about improvisor, actor and teacher Craig Cackowski about improv at iO...
Our team "The Olympian Beers" from the last two games became "Brainiac 3" and won the Pub Quiz hosted by Suzi Barrett. Also, I joined the three-persons team at the "Win, Lose, Draw, or Drink...The Booty Call" drawing competition at iO WEST Main Stage (April 27, 2012). We were tied from the get-go against the other team but, sadly we lost. But, I did learn how to draw simpler illustrations to get my team to guess the right answers quicker.
Received words of wisdom and practical applications from casting director Dorian Frankel, Jessica Makinson, actress Janet Varney, comedian Jason Horton and Joshua Mattingly at iO's 10th LA Improv Comedy Festival. And, supported my friends' (Nick Rasmussen, Moses Storm, etc.) shows by seeing their shows at iO. Lastly, assembled and edited a video tribute about my late friend, Billy Spindler. It was screened at his memorial hosted by Joanna Ke and Ai Yoshihara held at iO West in 2014
Participated in afternoon trivia games with other improvisors and comedians while I wondered if that one comedienne/actress who hosts a popular podcast stared at me or stared out the window from the bar, attended live WWE Viewing Parties hosted by Joshua Lassman and Steve Kaufmann along with other improvisors and comedians who happen to be wrestling fans (thank you!).
...and took a date to see a show at iO only to be abandoned when she went to Second City to get her friends yet never returned. Still wondering if that was a bit? In any case, iO West will surely be missed especially all my favorite improv teams. Most importantly, the trio of Dasariski. Because with them, it is okay to perform improv slowly...and not always quick and fast all the time. The trio consists of Bob Dassie, Rich Talarico, and Craig Cackowski. And, Dasariski is known for their “slow play” style of longform improvisation, creating an hour-long piece of theater with a focus on believable characters and relationships inspired from a single audience suggestion. Love them! iO, thanks for the crazy and humble memories -- like this February 23, 2013 (4 years ago today) Harlem Shake video we did at iO.
This past October, I produced an educational panel discussion and networking event for the Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival held at the Cinemark Cinemas at the South Bay Pavilion Mall featuring special guest panelists bridging the Philippines and Hollywood who represent the craft and the business sides of being a working actor. Actors Panel Discussion: "From Aspiration To Action: What Does It Take To Be A Working Actor" Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Ruben Maria Soriquez (Of Sinners & Saints, ABS-CBN's Dolce Amore) - Bernardo Bernardo (Imbisibol, Home Along da Riles) - Sheila Tejada (Sequins, Showtime's Ray Donovan, Driving While Black) - Abe Pagtama (Lolo Pepe, Kamera obskura, The Diplomat Hotel, Rekorder) Moderater: Angel Qinan CLICK BELOW TO WATCH: That was my second actors panel I assembled together in 2017. The first one was my third panel I produced this year for FilAm Creative back in June at the Clubhouse in Hollywood. The special guest panelists were with: Vincent Rodriguez III, Actor/Singer; (The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, ABC's Designated Survivor) Angela Relucio, Actress; (CBS' Code: Black, History Channel's SIX , Casual Encounters, The Cabining) Manny Jacinto, Actor; (NBC's The Good Place, ABC's Once Upon A Time, The Romeo Section) Aina Dumlao, Actress; (CBS' MacGyver, IFC's Brockmire, HBO's Ballers, ABC's The Fosters) Moderater: Maurus Dumalaog CLICK BELOW TO WATCH: Edwin Produced The 1st Filmmakers, Actors & Screenwriters Panel Discussions for LAPIFF 201710/23/2017 Filmmakers Panel Discussion: "From Creative Artist To Business Producer" Friday, October 27, 2017 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm - Lawrence Fajardo (Director of "Imbisibol") - Rolando Sanchez (Director of "EJK") - Rommel Andaya (Director of "Back To One") - Dale Fabrigar (Director of "Sequins") Moderater: Angel Qinan Actors Panel Discussion: "From Aspiration To Action: What Does It Take To Be A Working Actor" Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Billy DaMota (Hollywood casting director) * - Bernardo Bernardo (lead actor in "Imbisibol") - Sheila Tejada (lead actress in "Sequins") - Mon Confiado (lead actor in "EJK") Moderater: Angel Qinan Screenwriters Panel Discussion: "INT. THEATER - Screenwriters Discuss Writing For Film" Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Atom Magadia ("Dagsin") - Rolando Sanchez ("EJK") - Ruben Maria Soriquez ("Of Saints & Sinners") - Rommel Andaya ("Back To One") Moderator: Craig Obligacion-Wilson An educational panel discussion and networking event featuring special guest panelists from the Philippines and Hollywood who represent their crafts. Hear the panelists discuss about their explorations of the process, profession and business of their crafts; their reflections on personal experiences and artistic influences that informed and shaped their careers; their discussions of past and current projects and share valuable insights into the craft and the industry both in the Philippines and in Hollywood; how each have similarities and differences. Get a chance to ask the panelists questions, learn about open opportunities, and build your network. Cinemark Carson and XD inside the SouthBay Pavilion Mall 20700 South Avalon Blvd #285 Carson, CA 90746 FREE PARKING   BUY TICKETS NOW: https://lapiff.chillhound.pro/event/5b3ca4d7-e2ca-4204-92c7-a64f8ba35316 to see my three new films as: Principal Actor in LOLO PEPE, Supporting Actor in WHAT YOU DON'T SAY and a cameo in UNCLE EDDY. The 1st Wave of FilAm Creations short films are: ************************************************************* - The Last Straw -- dir. Vince Cruz & Stanley Wong - What You Don't Say | Uncle Eddy -- dir. Rommel Andaya - Plaza Blvd -- dir. Cassandra Pimental - I Don't Love You -- dir. Mara De La Rosa - The Legend of the Basketball Ghost | Miss Understanding -- dir. Gabe Pagtama - Madeira -- dir. Kaitlyn Fae - Man Of My Dreams -- dir. John Cruz & Mark Dormitorio - Finding Ronwe -- dir. Angela Paviera - Lolo Pepe -- dir. Craig Obligacion-Wilson - Pictures of Perla -- dir. Lynn Harrod The 2nd Annual Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival presents a Special Screening of "Fil-Am Creations: A Filmmaker Movement 1" with Q&A on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:00am. Cinemark Carson and XD Theaters inside the South Bay Pavilion Mall 20700 South Avalon Blvd #285 Carson, CA 90746 In an effort to inspire, motivate and mobilize the Filipino American and Filipino filmmaking community, FilAm Creative started a movement called "Fil-Am Creations" to challenge up-and-coming FilAm filmmakers to create new & original short films. Of these 1st Wave of short films, they made their World Premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on May 3, 2017 to a sold out house in just one hour! Tickets: $10.00 Free parking lot available!  LOLO PEPE is a finalist at FACINE's 24th Annual Filipino International Cine Festival. The film screens at the Opening Reception & Short Films Competition on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00pm at the Philippine Consulate General located at 447 Sutter Street, Social Hall, 5th floor in San Francisco, CA. Directed by Craig Obligacion Wilson and starring Jaime Barcelon, Jay Costelo Abe Pagtama, Virgil Apostol, Edwin A. Santos, Junot Lee, Sarnica May, Che Landon, Kathleen Neubauer and Niloo Khodadedh. FACINE 24 formally opens with screenings of short films selected by a three-member jury for competition for Best Film and Special Awards. Filmmakers from the Philippines and across the United States will be on hand to welcome San Francisco audience. Winners will be announced at the Awarding Ceremonies on October 22 at 9:00pm at the Roxie Theater located at 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, California. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facine-24-opening-reception-short-films-competition-tickets-38569943740 WHAT YOU DON'T SAY Screens at WeOwnthe8th's 4th Anniversary, October 5 at The Great Company9/18/2017 On Thursday, October 5, 2017, WeOwnthe8th will be celebrating four years at the Great Company in Downtown Los Angeles. There will be food from Seoul Sausage Company. There will also be lechon! After the 7:00pm social, they will be starting the night off with a 7:45pm screening of Rawmix Productions' WHAT YOU DON'T SAY written (with Bernard Badion) and directed by Rommel Andaya. Carlin James, Mari Lauren, Dante Basco, Erica Juliet, Michael Kuya, Joy Regullano, Sheila Tejada, Junot Lee, Jaclyn Aimee, Dante Swain, Melanie Padernal, Edwin A. Santos and Lianne Lin fill out the cast. With songs from AJ Rafael.  At 8:15pm after the screening, an Asians on TV Panel will follow featuring Ritesh Rajan ("Stitchers"), Sujata Day ("Insecure"), Forrest Wheeler ("Fresh off the Boat") and Nikki SooHoo ("Heathers").  Edwin joins both the Planning and Selection Committees for the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival set for October 26-29, 2017.  Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival (LAPIFF) is an organization devoted to the advancement, development and showcase of Filipino Filmmakers/Artists around the world through film, providing the global community of entertainment professionals and film goers with consistent annual screening events and panel discussions.  LAPIFF provides charitable scholarships and a forum where Filipino Filmmakers/Artists can be recognized for their gifts, have open discussions about their movies and connect with industry professionals for understanding on production, distribution, representation and acquirement.  During a press conference held at Pinoy Food Republic in Carson City, the LAPIFF selection committee announced that ten narrative feature length films would be competing in the film festival from October 29 to 29 at Cinemark Carson in South Bay Pavilion. As well as Filmmakers, Actors and Screenwriters Panel Discussions assembled together by Edwin A. Santos for educational purposes. 
  Created and produced by Edwin A. Santos, FilAm Creative hosts the 3rd Annual Hollywood Actors Panel for Actors -- a panel discussion and networking event featuring our special industry guest panelists who represent the craft of acting across the board while shining a spotlight towards Filipino American talent in entertainment and media today. Hear the panelists discuss about their explorations of the process and profession of acting; their reflections on personal experiences and artistic influences that informed and shaped their careers; their discussions of past and current projects and share valuable insights into the craft and the industry. Get a chance to ask the panelists questions, learn about open opportunities, and build your network. INDUSTRY PANELISTS INCLUDE: - Vincent Rodriguez III currently stars as ‘Josh Chan’ in the critically-acclaimed Emmy and Golden Globe winning CW musical comedy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/meet-actor-vincent-rodriguez-iii-of-the-cws-crazy-ex-girlfriend-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ - Angela Relucio is most known as ‘Nurse Risa Park’ in the CBS medical drama, Code Black. She is also known for her role as ‘Navy Intelligence Officer, Lt. Camille Fung,’ in the Weinstein Company’s series, Six on History. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/20/meet-actor-angela-relucio-of-cbs-code-black-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ - Manny Jacinto stars weekly opposite Kristen Bell and Ted Danson in the hit NBC comedy, 'The Good Place as ‘Jason Mendoza,’ a deceased Filipino DJ and small-time drug dealer from Florida who was mistaken for silent Buddhist monk from Taiwan, ‘Jianyu Li.’ https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/13/meet-actor-manny-jacinto-of-nbcs-the-good-place-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ - Aina Dumlao can be seen on CBS' MacGyver as 'Andi Lee.' Since then, she has appeared in IFC’s Brockmire and ABC’s Last Man Standing. She is soon-to-be-seen as ‘Natalie’ in three episodes of the upcoming Season 3 of HBO’s Ballers starring Dwayne Johnson and the upcoming Season 5 of FreeForm’s The Fosters. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2017/06/06/meet-actress-aina-dumlao-of-cbs-macgyver-at-3rd-filam-creative-hollywood-actors-panel-june-24-2017/ The panel will be moderated by Maurus Dumalaog. The event takes place at the Clubhouse. FREE ADMISSION BUT DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. FilAm Creative (FAC) is an all volunteer community organization dedicated to the advancement of Filipino-Americans in entertainment and media. LOLO PEPE - (Edwin in the Principal Role as "Tito Rey")
A Filipino Crime lord looks back on his life, and how witnessing his uncle get murdered his first week in the states leads him down a lifelong path of revenge. - http://festival.vconline.org/2017/films/lolo-pepe/ Producers: Craig Obligacion-Wilson, Anthony Stoppiello Director: Craig Obligacion-Wilson Writer: Craig Obligacion-Wilson Cast: Abe Pagtama, Virgil Mayor Apostol, Jaime Barcelon, Jay Costelo, Junot Lee, Kathleen Macafe Neubauer, Che Landon, Edwin Santos WHAT YOU DON'T SAY - (Edwin in the Supporting Role as "Edmond") Ted, Danilo and Shelly are talking about Erin, the birthday girl and her party. Ted is using this oppurtunity to express his love to her but Kane, another guy who is interested is in the way and on top of that, Ted is struggling to overcome his social anxiety. During the party, someone from the past gives Ted some sound advice. http://festival.vconline.org/2017/films/what-you-dont-say/ Producer: Jason Hwang Director: Rommel Andaya Writers: Rommel Andaya, Bernard Badion Assistant Director: Andrew Yi Cinematographer: Alan Chung Camera Operator: Homer Dulu Sound Editor, Mixer: Diana Cha Cast: Carlin James, Mari Lauren, Dante Basco, Erica Juliet, Michael Kuya, Joy Regullano, Sheila Tejada, Junot Lee, Jack Hernandez, Edwin Santos, Dante Swain, Lianne Lin, Melanie Padernal, Jay Lee UNCLE EDDY - (Edwin in a Cameo as "Relative") When slacker Veronica forgets to bring her Uncle Eddy to an appointment, her Type A sister Jessica makes sure she doesn’t forget her shortcomings. Will the two ever be able to put their differences aside? http://festival.vconline.org/2017/films/uncle-eddy/ Executive Producers: Jack Hernandez, Danice Cabanela Director: Rommel Andaya Writer: Jack Hernandez Story Editor: Danice Cabanela Cinematographer: Homer Dulu Sound: James Yochim Music Composer: Joy Ngiaw Editor: Homer Dulu Cast : Jack Hernandez, Danice Cabanela FILAM CREATIONS: A FILMMAKER MOVEMENT 6:00pm, Wednesday, May 3 at ArtShare LA. In an effort to inspire, motivate and mobilize the Filipino-American and Filipino filmmaking community, Visual Communications challenged FilAm Creations to create short films to premiere at The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2017. As a result, filmmakers of various levels of experience stepped up to share their artistic voice and storytelling. LAAPFF 2017 is proud to present their efforts to all of you! SOLD OUT IN 1 HOUR SO, A RUSH LINE ONLY WILL OPEN AN HOUR BEFORE - http://festival.vconline.org/2017/shorts-programs/filam-creative-shorts/ |
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