Considered to be Europe’s Biggest Pinoy Events in 2015
June 17, 2015 (London, United Kingdom)– Filipinos in Europe are in for a summer ride as ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) presents for the first time, a four-pillar event this year, a tribute to the ‘Galing ng Filipino’ (Greatness of the Filipino) and to how far Filipinos in the region have come. The series of summer events will kick off with the annual ‘TFC Fiesta Caravan 2015’ in June and July followed by the launch of TFC@theMovies also this month, while the iconic ‘London Barrio Fiesta’ in July, and the historic ‘ASAP 20 Live in London’ in September. Many have been tagging the upcoming events as the ‘Pinoy Big Four’ of Europe and the combined attendance of all these events, undoubtedly it is expected to break all records.
ABS-CBN Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa Kai V. Rodriguez believes that this new and massive undertaking, which is done in partnership with in-region Filipino organizations and with parent company ABS-CBN Corporation in Manila, it leverages the power of cultural festivals as a strong purveyor of heritage, an effective voice of diversity, a robust platform for self-expression and talent, and a dynamic venue for connecting people.
“This ‘Pinoy Big Four’, if you will, is a collective statement that says without apologies that we Filipinos have arrived in Europe, what we are and are truly world-class, and that we have the numbers, the skills and the power to make a difference in the European society,” Rodriguez said.
“We believe in ourselves, we are proud of our ‘galing’ and we will let it shine wherever we are.”
A round-up of multi-talented Kapamilya hunks in ‘TFC Fiesta Caravan 2015’
To join Pinoys in celebrating the Philippine Independence across Europe, TFC is bringing a stellar line up of the most exciting stars from the Philippines in order to provide more color to the happiest fiestas in Oslo, Yorkshire, Rome, Morden, Madrid, and Dublin.
The caravan rolled off with Drama Prince and ‘Nathaniel’ star Gerald Anderson bringing Kapamilyas to 7th heaven; as he performed at the ‘2nd Barrio Fiesta sa Nordic’ on June 6 in Oslo, Norway and at the ‘Yorkshire Barrio Fiesta 2015’ on June 7 in Yorkshire, UK. Meantime, as a former villain in ‘Juan dela Cruz’, Arron Villaflor was dubbed as Rome Independence Day Celebration 2015’s ‘Hero for the Day’ as he brought joy to Pinoys in Piazza Ankara, Rome on June 14. too.
On June 20, part-Filipino, part-European hunk Troy Montero will join the Philippine Independence celebrations and on June 21, international star Billy Crawford will share his world-class talent to Pinoys at the ‘Fiesta ng Kalayaan’ in Morden Park, Surrey.
Also, TFC takes the Filipinos for an entertainment ride with the dreamboat that is Zanjoe Marudo and popularly known as the ‘Dream Dad’ on June 28 in Madrid, Spain during the Philippine Independence’s 13th Philippine-Spain Friendship Day at the Colegio del Nuestra Senora de Consolacion, Plaza Madre Mola 1 28036. On July 4 at the Dublin Barrio Fiesta 2015 the group will be in Tallaght Dublin 24.
A showcase of Pinoy artistry at the biggest Filipino gathering ‘London Barrio Fiesta’
After setting records for bringing the most number of Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike, the ’31st London Barrio Fiesta’ is set to break concert records again as TFC together with Philippine Centre join forces to deliver the iconic gathering of Filipino talents in one platform on July 18 and 19 at Apps Court Farm, Surrey. Artists headed by multi-talented Kapamilya star Matteo Guidicelli, R & B Prince and ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’ 3rd runner-up Jay–R, R & B Princess Kyla, the phenomenal band Reo Brothers, plus comic tandem Tart Carlos and Vivieka Ravanes. Completing the historic London Barrio Fiesta are Day 2 artists headed by Kapamilya Leading Man Zanjoe Marudo on July 19. Joining him is his real-life partner, this generation’s Movie Queen Bea Alonzo, ‘Papa Chen’ Richard Yap, Next Big Diva Morisette, plus Carlos and Ravanes.
‘London Barrio Fiesta’, the fiesta of all fiestas
Hermano Mayor Joseph Parinas beams with pride as he brings another year of ‘London Barrio Fiesta’, the most-anticipated coming together of Filipinos and talents has become the biggest gathering as well because of the legacy that the event has created.
Parinas adds: “TFC has helped us always in creating a new spin fiesta after fiesta and we are happy that the event will set the tone for the entire year’s festivities from the ‘TFC Fiesta Caravan’; the launch of ‘TFC@the Movies’, and ‘ASAP 20 Live in London’.
Premiere of Homeland’s Best via TFC@theMovies
While the 31st London Barrio Fiesta continues a half a decade of tradition, TFC@theMovies is going to set a new record as it brings ABS-CBN’s blockbuster hits on the silverscreen in London including top-rate films from ABS-CBN movie production outfit Star Cinema.
‘ASAP Live in London’: The Ultimate Kapamilya experience
Finally, on September 6, TFC is bringing the biggest concert party, this time to Europe via ‘ASAP 20 Live in London’. From its highly successful runs in Singapore in 2013, in Dubai and the in U.S. in 2014, respectively, it is delivering a powerhouse cast of over 40 stars to London at the world-class SSE Arena Wembley in commemoration of its 20th anniversary. From ASAP pillars, singing champions to thrilling love teams ‘ASAP 20 Live in London’ is ready to take the Pinoys to the biggest concert party, this time in UK.
Filipinos in London’s time to party
General patron tickets to the ‘London Barrio Fiesta’ are free. Limited VIP tickets are available at the venue or the Apps Court Farm in Surrey.
The tickets to ‘ASAP 20 Live in London’ are now on sale! Ticket prices are at Diamond Circle £100, Platinum £80, Gold £60, Silver £40 and Bronze £20. Special privileges await early bird purchases. Gates open at 10:30am and show starts at 12nn.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of any of these once-in-a-lifetime events. Call 00 800 7868 4535 or visit facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC For London Barrio Fiesta, you can also visit londonbarriofiesta.com, email londonbarriofiesta@abs-cbn.com or call 4478 796 46076 For “ASAP 20 Live in London,” you can also visit www.ssearena.co.uk or the SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office or call 0844 815 0815 or 020 8782 5629convertible.
