Thursday, February 3, 2011

Filipino talents, generous spirit shine at the Golden Globes

A "Global" Coup


Filipino talents, generous spirit shine at the Golden Globes


By Yong Chavez
www.FilipinOnline.com


Millions of television viewers worldwide were once again treated to the glitz and glamour of the Golden Globes. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) throws the glitziest, most fun party during the awards season. Every year, every star and their agent clamor to get the coveted Globe invite.

HFPA is an elite group of foreign journalists reporting from Hollywood.

Ruben and Janet Nepales, veteran journalists, are its only Filipino members.



They play big roles during the Golden Globe award ceremonies, but they say the most challenging work happens before the awards night: dealing with celebrity demands.



Though the day's tasks can be daunting, they admit that working with the biggest stars to stage one of the biggest nights in Hollywood is a nice job perk.

They also get to observe these A-listers, warts and all, behind the scenes.



The husband-and-wife team, well-known in the Los Angeles Fil-Am circle, generously shared the rare experience of mingling with the stars with community members.



Through their work with the Golden Globes, they also promote Filipino talents such as fashion designers Carlyn Nuyda-Calloway, Alan del Rosario, and Oliver Tolentino. The three joined Monique Lhuillier in the elite list of Fil-Am designers whose creations were worn by Golden Globes attendees. Amber Riley. Glee actress, wore a stunning Oliver Tolentino gown while Alan del Rosario, a 2009 Oscars Designers Challenge contender, custom-created the dress of a former Miss Universe.



1 comment:

mariamama said...

nice to read something about the globes which is not only about the biggest stars, thanks for posting