JVC Tournament (Part 1)
JVC Philippines will soon stage the JVC Badminton Tournament to be participated in by both badminton luminaries and novices alike here in the Philippines. The qualifying rounds will be staged at Powersmash Makati from 25 June to 1 July 2006, while the remaining rounds will be held at the Glorietta Activity Center from 2-9 July 2006.
The Events are as follows:
1. Elite (Masters)
2. Elite
3. Juniors (16 and under)
4. Veteran’s (Masters)
5. Veteran’s (Non-Pro)
6. Corporate Team
Badminton fanatics are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament. I will keep you posted of further developments.
|.XIan Veneracion
The teen hunk has become a successful leading man. He is now an action star and dramatic actor.
basic info
Name: Ian Veneracion
Nickname: (Ian)”318naakosaiyo,watch her now!”
Birthday: February [07], 1975
Birth Place: Metro Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: 1980
(F)favorites Ian’s hit list:
9. His fave author is Carlos Castaneda.
8. His book of choice is Zen and the Art of Motorcycles Maintenance.
7. His fave songs are “My Funny Friend and Me,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”
6. He likes listening to Sting and Dave Matthews.
5. He enjoyed watching teh movie Empire of the Sun.
4. His fave foreign actors are Robert de Niro and Merryl Streep.
3. His fave local actress is Eula Valdez.
His most treasured item is his classic and electric guitar.
2. He knows skydiving, scuba diving, and motor crossing*
1. He’s into outdoor sports and fishing.
(P)personal
Unforgettable moment:
“The first time [I saw] people parachute in front of me in Quezon Circle.”
Bet you didn’t know:
- “Madali akong maiyak sa mga movies like I Am Sam”
- He says he’s unpredictable and moody.
- His fashion icon is Nyork.
- He hates it when he is touched when people wake him up.
- His fear? “Before it was heights, but after I learned how to rapel from the village water tank, I feared no more!”
q & a
On the spot:
Why did you enter showbusiness?
“I was five years old when they were looking for someone to play the role of Sto. Nino, it’s just for one night. They talked to my parents and I took it as a workshop then later enjoy it.”
What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
“Maybe when I did action movies.”
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
“A Private Pilot.”
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
“There was a basketball game in Germany for two weeks. Then we went to Paris, my choice was to see the artworks of Mona Lisa in Loo. During that time it was the French Open. I was into tennis that time, I sacrificed my arts visit for this event.”
What are you most proud of?
“I am proud of myself for not getting involved with any woman, vices, and drugs issues.”
What do you value most?
“Time with myself and my family. I really value my privacy.”
What do you want to achieve?
“Not for me but for my two kids, I want good future for them.”
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
“It doesn’t matter what field you choose, you have to give your 100% and whole heart#.” ;]yM`Ownieie”Goldpoi but share,Goldtouch never pick-up”:)/=*.|