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Event Performers, Key Note Speaker and Emcees
Music by Ihaw-Ihaw Band: Roger Rigor
Keynote Speaker
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Dr. Connie Mariano - is used to breaking barriers, used to shattering the glass ceiling. Born to a Navy father and Filipina mother in the Philippines, Mariano traveled and lived military base to military base, typical of the life of a family in the American armed forces. Along the way she accumulated life experiences and the desire to make her own mark in the world. She has achieved an impressive list of “firsts” that include:
* the first military woman to become the White House Physician to the President
* the first woman Director of the White House Medical Unit
* the first Filipino American in US history to become a Navy Rear Admiral
These amazing achievements are just the tip of the iceberg of accomplishments for this remarkable woman, told with grace, humor and passion in her new book, The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents.
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Download an article of Dr. Connie Mariano from Pinoy Reporter here. (2071.5 KB PDF)
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Emcee
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Maureen Francisco - I am an experienced broadcast journalist where I worked as a TV news reporter and an anchor at every major network affiliate across the country and finally the top-twelve market of Seattle, WA. That experience allowed me to interview many high profile leaders from Academy-Award-winning director Sydney Pollack to media mogul Paula Deen.
I then switched to a sales and marketing career and worked for five years with an online marketing company. The position allowed me to diversify outside interests, spending my boundless energy and ambition flying around the country auditioning for reality-based shows. I was the first contestant on CBS’s Power of Ten with Drew Carey, who noted on-air that I ran marathons. In 2007, I was selected as a contestant on FOX Reality Channel’s Solitary 3.0, where contestants were put in solitary for days until they brokea format that played into my own mental toughness. My participation delivered FOX Reality Channel’s highest ratings for an original program.
Today, I work as a Sr. Doctor Community Advisor for RealSelf, but I’ve also branched out as an advertising model in commercials, on the internet, and in the print media for Fortune 500 companies. I am a contributor for RealityWanted.com, Valerie's NY on WOR Newstalk Radio 710 on Thursdays regarding the hottest reality show casting calls and to the women’s magazine Stiletto Woman. You can also find me as a Make-A-Wish Foundation ambassador for the Northwest, and I’m active in community-based programs that empower women and immigrants to achieve their best. With my extensive background, this gave me the knowledge to be the CEO and founder of MoProductions, LLC.
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Emcee
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Bebot "Tita Ganda" De Guzman - Host. Emcee. Entertainer. He is no other than Jose “Bebot” De Guzman, popularly known as Tita Ganda.
Bebot was born in Legaspi City, Philippines. He finished his elementary schooling in Pandan Central Elementary School, graduated as Salutatorian from High School at Del Carmen Rural High School in Pandan Catanduanes. He graduated from Far Eastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology in 1973 with the distinguished title of the Most Outstanding Intern.
Bebot has always been an achiever as reflected in being a co-host for Fil Am Radio KFOX in 1990, Bert and Bebot Radio KKMO and KLFE from 1993 to the present; host of the radio program “Regional Cooking with Tita Ganda Radio Pinoy”; lead actor in Bebot 1, Bebot 11 and Bebot III for Philippine Performing Arts of Seattle and Nippon Khan Theatre of Seattle in 1993; Entertainer/Most Popular Person of the Year award from the Filipino Community of Seattle in 1998; awarded by the Alpha Phi Omega of Washington for leadership, service and friendship and from the Filipino Nurses and Health Care Professional Association for leadership; Laboratorian of the Year 2004; awardee of Fil.Com of Seattle in 2006 and 2009.
Tita Ganda is an active volunteer for PAEP (Pacific Asian Empowerment Program). He is actively involved in the community as Board Member of the Filipino Community of Seattle from 1998 to present; President of Bicol Association from 2007 to present; Treasurer/PRO of the Filipino Nurses and Health Professional Association; President/Founder of Tita Ganda’s Institutional Shelter, Inc., among others.
In spite of his various community-related activities, Tita Ganda systematically and wisely balances his time between these and his work as Lab Assistant for Dynacare Lab Northwest in Seattle.
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Last year's
Co-emcee
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Maria Arcega-Dunn (Last year's Co-Emcee) - Emmy Award winning journalist and Q13 FOX News Evening Anchor. Maria brings with her a rich heritage and professional background.
Born and raised in Canada, to Filipino and Spanish parents she has had an impressive career as a broadcast journalist. Over the last decade, Maria has worked as an anchor and reporter for a number of International TV News Networks in several different countries including CNN International, Global Canada, CBS News, Fox News and ABS-CBN Network.
Maria has been fortunate enough to cover many historic, global events the civil war in East Timor, Al Qaeda attacks in Indonesia, the capture of hostages by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the turnover of Hong Kong. She was also on the front lines able to cover the events as they happened during the San Diego Wildfires of 2003, and 2007 along with the Landslides of La Jolla.
In addition to her work as a television journalist, she is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Asian American Journalists Association and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Maria lends quite a bit of her free time to various community organizations. Particularly the Filipino Community, The American Cancer Society, The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and our Forgotten Filipino Veterans. Maria is passionate about the fight for equity for our Filipino Veterans and even spoke before Congress and The United Nations on their need for veteran status. Maria was just nominated this year for two Emmy Awards - one of which is for her documentary on the plight of the Filipino Veteran.
During her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband Bernardo and their son Nicholas.
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Performer
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Jennifer Paz (Last year's Performer) - Seattle grown, Jennifer is happy to return to the 5th Avenue theater after appearing in ‘Buddy’ as Maria Elena Holly. She received the 2009 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Best Lead Actress in a musical for reprising her title role in Miss Saigon (South Bay CLO).
Stage highlights : Les Miserables (Broadway); Miss Saigon (1st National Cemeron Mackintosh US Tour; Helen Hayes Award nominee, Carbonell Award Recipient); Flower Drum Song (pre-Broadway revival Mark Taper Forum, NYC workshop; The Last Five Years (East West Players); Beauty and the Beast and The Who’s Tommy and Evita (Village Theater); The Fantastiks (Singapore Repertory Theater); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Seattle, 5th Avenue Theater) and at present Road to Saigon.
Jennifer was honored to perform before President Bill Clinton and the first family at the Kennedy Center. She was again nominated for a 2009 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for best actress, becoming the first Filipino-American to receive a back to back nominations in the same category for this prestigious Los Angeles peer voted theatre award. Jennifer continues to work in regional theatre, most recently starring in various lead roles with the Seattle area’s Village Theatre and the 5th Avenue Theatre. She is married to Ty Kelly, a Web Marketing Specialist at the University of Washington.
TV/film/recordings: Can’t Hardly Wait, Touched by an Angel and solo CD Awakening.
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Performer
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Tina Lombard Harris (Last year's Performer) - has been in the Financial Industry for over 20 years and fifteen years of it specializing in the Mortgage Banking. She has earned a BS in Business Administration from Central Washington University and an AA from Seattle Central Community College. Tina started out her financial career as a Stock Broker, then went into Banking and a Personal Banker and Sales Manager, then made the leap specifically into Mortgage Lending. She has worked in Wholesale, and well as in Retail Mortgage lending, but now specializes in Originating retail mortgage loans. Particularly she specializes in FHA and VA mortgages.
Other activities include the Co- Anchor and Co-Host of Mabuhay TV Magazine voted the Best of Public Access Television Show for 3 years by Evening Magazine in Seattle. The show was aired locally in the US and in the Philippines.
Ms. Harris is also an accomplished musician, vocalist, songwriter, and Choral Director. Throughout College, she sang and played for her tuition in the Seattle Jazz Circuit. Tina also was the Music Director of several churches for over 15 years directing various church choirs.
Tina has been actively involved in the Filipino Community most of her life. She danced as the Lead Dancer for Folklorica Filipina for over 10 years, hosted Mabuhay TV, was Miss Philippine USA Talent Winner and semifinalist 1985 and Miss Filipino Community of Seattle 1983. Throughout her career, she has hosted many festivals, beauty pageants, performed, emceed and judged many local events.
Tina has won many awards in Music, Financial Sales, Community Involvement, and Church Service. Along with all this she is happily married to her husband of 19 years, and has 2 beautiful children.
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Performer
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Timmy Pavino (Last year's Performer) - Seattle’s Asian-American Premier Pop Balladeer, made a surprising performance in his 1st solo concert and launching of his debut album ‘Complete’ at the prestigious Benaroya Hall’s Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall last Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Produced by PAVISON Worldwide Enterprises with a devoted Musical Director, Kimwell del Rosario, and a seasoned Stage Director, Arnaldo Inocentes, “It’s a Journey...Timmy @ 20 (the concert)” featured the various characters of Timmy as he performed his diversified genre (from R&B to Contemporary Pop) on stage. Backed up by a unique and special quartet from British Columbia, a product of the Manila Symphony Orchestra and the Westminster Symphony Orchestra and known as the Luxury Cruise Ships’ Favorite, the Rosario Strings, Timmy perfectly displayed his natural talent and quality vocal techniques acquired from the many years of experiences as a performer. The crowd wowed as Timmy switched the romantic mood of the evening to a big bang with his rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing”. Some of the favorites that night were selections like “How Can I”, “Sometime Somewhere”, “Once You’ve Been In Love”, “For Once In My Life”, “Feeling Good”, and his encore song, “Climb Every Mountain”. Surely, Timmy brought out the message of love, encouragement & passion. He says, “Never give up. Don’t stop believing in yourself. Follow your heart’s dream.” Timmy now at age 20 has fully matured not just as a person or a singer, but definitely as an artist!
Timmy Pavino’s debut album ‘COMPLETE’ is now available for sale. Call PAVISON at (206) 498-0572 or email: pavison.events@gmail.com. The album will soon be available at CD Baby and at your favorite local music stores.
Watch out for Timmy Pavino’s other performances. Visit him at: www.myspace.com/timmypavinomusic & www.youtube.com/timmypavino.
Timmy Pavino continues to reach out to the multi-cultural community in the Northwest and encourages young talents with his extraordinary gift of music. Let us support him and our other local artists!
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