la di da, september na!

So, it's September. Wow. Three months again that I haven't blogged? In those months, so many things have happened. Dianne Elise is doing the finishing stages of her new album. She was signed up by MCA and the first thing she did was sing at the Mariah Carey's album launch in Eastwood City dubbed E=MC2, together with other MCA talents. She is back at Aruba every Tuesday and now singing at Prophets Bar in Mandaluyong (located at California Garden Square along Libertad Street) every Saturday this month (Thursdays last month, August).

Dianne Elise did a TV commercial, which is for this brand, Fibrolium (sp?) always aired on Channel 7's 24 Oras at night. She's wearing green and try to catch it at the beginning. She also did some TV appearances here and there, like the ASAP show where she sang a duet of the song "Swept Away" with Papa Piolo Pascual. She also did a guest appearance at Studio 23's SBX and QTV's Good Night Show wtih Jojo A.

Many more things to do and for Dianne Elise, everything is coming up roses. Watch out for more updates!

D.E. now Fridays at TJ's this month of June

Dianne Elise will be at TJ's all Fridays this month of June, except for June 13 wherein she will be at Mariah Carey's album launch at Eastwood City, as one of the interpreters of her songs in the album. Catch Dianne Elise at TJ's and enjoy the good food, great ambience and warm hospitality the place has to offer. See you soon!

Here are pics from the past, one taken by Aaron Villavicencio for the first promotional pictures for the album Now and Then and another with Jay-R at Eastwood City, during WAVE 89.1's anniversary celebration. Cheers!

Dianne Elise at TJ's Greenhills every Saturday

Dianne Elise, recording artist and responsible for the revival of the songs, "You're the Inspiration" and "Swept Away" will be performing at TJ's Restobar every Saturday for the month of May. TJ's, (located at Greenhills Shopping Center, Ortigas side) with their Ilocano "bagnet" specialty is expected to capture the discriminating taste of Greenhills residents and people from all over Mega Manila who appreciate good food. No less than Dianne Elise will serenade the patrons on Saturdays, joined by Mark Santos on keyboards.

Dianne Elise, called “an Angel who is an embodiment of talent and grace” has her own radio show called Vintage Soul, every Wednesday at 8:15 PM on Wave 89.1 FM. Recently, audiences were able to catch her on ABS-CBN’s famed variety show ASAP when she sang her second single “Swept Away” with Piolo Pascual. She also made TV appearances and performed on GMA’s Walang Tulugan, Studio 23’s SBX, and Qtv’s The Good Night Show.

Dianne just finished wrapping up a slew of radio tours and mall shows all over the Philippines and soon will start recording her sophomore album to be released later this year. There is no doubt that she is only at the start of her long illustrious career and we will be hearing more from this young, spellbinding singer.

wow, is it 2008?

Whoa, it's been four months since I last wrote in. So, it's 2008. It's Year of the Rat, and although many are saying that this is going to be a tough year, Dianne Elise has since inched her way to make it a better year for her. Since December, D.E. has moved in to perform at the Robinson's Malls and she had a blast promoting her CD, signing them and singing to her heart's delight.

Recently, she also started doing radio tours and some TV shows. She sang with Piolo Pascual at an ASAP show, performed at SBX on Channel 23, had some chat and song number at Tito Germ's Walang Tulugan and taped a show with Jojo A.'s Jojo A. All the Way or Good Night Show at QTV. As if these were not enough, she also did an emceeing job at Ford's "Don't Drink and Drive" Youth Summit held at The Fort, together with some VJs at MTV and radio DJs. And don't forget, of course, she was on the 7th Anniversary Party of Wave 89.1 held at Eastwood City, together with the country's top singers Jay Durias, Nina, Thor, Jay-R, Amber, Kitty Girls and many more.

Watch out for more update next time. (Hope it doesn't take 4 months!)

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed 2008!

Merry, merry Christmas everyone. Receiving forwarded messages are a treat but there is nothing more than original thoughts and messages coming from the heart. Oh yes, this blog is all about Dianne Elise so here are updates on her...
She just finished another mall tour at SM Makati and this was the same day their new condo was blessed and formally "inaugurated" to family and friends. And because the condo was small - there were two batches of guests; family and relatives during lunchtime and friends during dinnertime. Dianne Elise wanted the whole band present but unfortunately most of the members had gigs and were not able to make it. Thanks to family and friends, Grandma Tita Palad; the Angcanans led by matriarch Tita Rose fresh from the U.S. and Kuya Edward, Ate Lin with son Marcus, Ate Che and whole family except for baby Sean; Tita Bing Talabis with her beau Rody Apolinario; the Eclars Auntie Malou, Ate Marian and cousin Jade, Kuya Brian with wife Eva and godson Ian; sisters Tita Marilen Ruiz and Tita Lydia Mendoza; condo neighbors Johnny and Lyn Gopez and the guards; Manager Henry Onglatco, with Lucille, Shooli and Franklin from the RTI family; Atty. Gadon who came with his lovely wife Beng; Jun Achura of the Bela family together with Katrina, Leo and Moi; guitarist Jun Manuel with wife Yayie and their daughter; Andy Reyes from U.S.; Vince Patron with Ryan in tow...hmm, did I forget to name the others coz I didn't mean to, and if I did, so sorry.
Going back to the SM Makati mall tour, Dianne Elise sold more than 30 CDs, the highest so far. Her Robinson's mall tour will commence in January, also the Ayala malls. She will have a New Year's eve gig in Batangas, this is the first time she will be away from family. And also in January, she will start shooting with her two new music videos featuring the songs "Easier", her own composition and "Swept Away," from Christopher Cross.
December 25 was of course the special day of Christmas, with the great family tradition in the Palad residence - half a day of non-stop eating, games and gift galore. Fun, fun, fun! This was of course attended by everybody, no one was absent. Dianne Elise enjoyed giving her gifts and watching her doe-eyed nieces and nephews (from her cousins) accept their presents from her and everyone. Everyone, ho, ho, ho....holiday cheers!!! And to all, a happy and blessed 2008!!!

Mossimo's 10th Annirversary at Silver City

Dianne Elise had a Mossimo appearance last Thursday, November 29 at Silver City - yes, with all the tension going on at Manila Peninsula Hotel. She was the only performer from the Mossimo Christmas Project lineup, well, it was also their 10th month anniversary and a grand ramp of the models complete with angel wings and other fabulous design were in order to make the event memorable. By invitation only.

It was catered by Goblet, with wine and drinks and a buffet of appetizing food were served. The international models were all there in all their shining glory. People were worried about the just announced curfew at midnight. Will they finish on time? Fortunately, they did.

Dianne Elise did two songs - The First Noel and the ever-popular Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The place lit up and then the drum rolls started for the show, a bit of fire dance and martial arts here and there plus the gorgeous ramp models made their way from the escalator upstairs down the T-platform/stage and up the escalators again.

Leave it to Mossimo to do grand shows like this one. And Dianne Elise is loving it....

more than a month absence....

Guys, sorry for the long absence, it seems nobody is paying much attention to this blog so I don't have that much inspiration to post anything. I know people are reading but no remarks, no suggestions, no comments....come on! Anyways, I am here because I have to report that Dianne Elise just finished her provincial mall tour last November - SM Davao on the 16th, SM Cebu on the 23rd, SM Bacolod on the 24th and SM Iloilo on the 25th. She also did two solo shows - at SM Dasmarinas last Friday, November 30 and SM Bacoor this afternoon Sunday, December 2. She is psyched that she sold 18 CDs today, highest so far.

In all shows, she said that the audiences, varying in degrees of appreciation, showed love and support for them (her and 3rd Avenue) because after each show, they lined up for autographs and they also sold many CDs. She was dog-tired from going to one show after another. They had to do radio plugs before the mall tours, too; and in both Davao and Cebu, she was told by the DJs there that her song, You're the Inspiration was in the Top 5, if not Number 1! (On another note, a friend of ours told us that her song was at some time No. 1 downloaded ringtone. That is quite a feat. We owe much to you, the listening public, thanks so much.) Thank you also to Gerry's Grill, especially to Grace Apolinario for giving the GCs which Dianne gave away to the crowds at the show. Not to mention the sumptuous dinners which they loved so much, as Dianne Elise is a big fan of Gerry's!

Also, not to forget, D.E. just celebrated her 22nd birthday last November 26. It was really uneventful because she just came from her provincial mall tour, and then had to do her Aruba gig that same night. So she invited her family and friends to come celebrate her natal day at Aruba and treated everyone, including her band to some chow and booze.

In other news, Dianne Elise is again featured at yet another CD compilation - Mossimo Christmas Project which aims to donate all proceeds of CD sales to Cancer Warriors. Very good deed, indeed. (A big billboard is in EDSA corner Connecticut Street in Greenhills.) Did I mention she is in Kris Aquino's 2nd album Love and Inspiration where she sang 4 songs? (The songs are Weekend in New England, Dreaming of You, That's What Love is For and It's Just Another New Year's Eve). Check it out...
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