Fil-Malaysian TV series 'Kahit Isang Saglit' nearing its big finale

plus: KC Concepcion joins forces with other Asian stars in fight vs hunger

The Clinton Global Initiative that was held in Hong Kong ended Wednesday. This was the event participated in by KC Concepcion in her capacity as UN World Programme Philippines National Ambassador Against Hunger.

KC got to meet a number of world leaders, headed by former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Asian celebrities including South Korean superstar Jang Dong-gun with whom the young actress-singer had the privilege of sharing the stage with, together with Mr. Clinton.

KC also had the chance to meet other Asian celebrities like Michelle Yeoh, Karen Mok and Jet Li. She will be likewise featured, along with the other celebrities who took part in the CGI, in CNN, CNBC and other popular global networks.

They all pledged their commitment to help the World Food Program take action against hunger.

Upon her return, KC is scheduled to rehearse for the musical Katy where she will play the role of Katy as a young woman. She will have Jericho Rosales as her romantic interest. This will be staged on December 27 after the awards night of the Metro Manila Film Festival.

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All good things come to an end.

After an exciting season of revelations, high intensity drama and romance, the much-touted teleserye of Jericho Rosales and Malaysian superstar and now primetime sweetheart Carmen Soo, "Kahit Isang Saglit" is finally reaching its big finale.

"Kahit Isang Saglit" on ABS-CBN primetime Bida has received accolades left and right, from celebrities to esteemed members of the society, critics and fans from here and abroad. With the sizzling chemistry of the two lead stars, the impressive support cast-Albert Martinez, Cristine Reyes, and Christopher de Leon, an excellent storyline and the award-winning direction of the late Gilbert Perez and Jerry Sineneng, the show will go down in history as one of the best series that Philippine television has ever produced.

The teleserye also marked a first in Philippine TV. It is the biggest collaboration of two media companies in Asia-ABS-CBN and Double Vision. With the joint venture, "Kahit Isang Saglit" was able to showcase the cultures, views and sceneries of the two Asian neighbors effortlessly into the intriguing storyline.

On the final week of "Kahit Isang Saglit," expect more thrills, more drama and more romance as the love story of Rocky (Rosales) and Garie (Soo) comes to a close. Will they live happily ever after? Will their worlds and lives become one? The critically-acclaimed teleserye enters its final week beginning Dec 8 on ABS-CBN.

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Two fine actresses are making a comeback via "Magkaibigan," the filmfest entry of Maverick Films featuring Christopher de Leon and Senator Jinggoy Estrada. They are Dawn Zulueta and Maricel Laxa.

It took director Jose Javier Reyes to convince the two to come out hibernation and make their return on the big screen. Dawn plays the wife of Christopher, while Maricel portrays Jinggoy's better half.

Both Dawn and Maricel are award-winning actresses. "Magkaibigan" also marks Dawn's return to the Metro Manila Film Festival, for which she did a film many years back, also with Boyet as leading man.

Maricel, who also did several movies with Direk Joey Reyes at the helm, is also an award-winning actress, having won a best supporting actress trophy for a film that was also directed by Joey Reyes.

"Magkaibigan" is inspired by the real-life friendship of Jinggoy and the late actor Rudy Fernandez—one touching story of friendship that many people could relate to.