MOVIE director, producer and actor Perry Escaño formally launched his MPJ Network with three exciting shows which premiered on September 29 via the Kumu channel on YouTube Premium, from 6 to 9 pm. Known for his movies Ang Guro Kong Di Marunong Magbasa, Sikreto ng Piso and Caught in the Act, Escaño recently turned to talent management via his MPJ Angels Artists’ Pool, along with Noreen “Mommy Angel” Espejon, former handler of Ex Battalion and Kuh Ledesma.
The new shows—Kids Toy Kingdom, Millennials Lifestyle and Simply Exquisite—and their respective hosts, the exclusive contract artists of MPJ Angels, were introduced at a recent press conference.
The opening salvo at 6 pm is Kids Toy Kingdom hosted by singers Hannah Ortiz and Tom Leaño. This online show will deal with topics on toy collections including modern and vintage items.
At 7 pm, Millennials Lifestyle is hosted by singer Sofi Fermazi, Chesca Orolfo, Archie Alcantara and Lyra Sloan. Ideal for young audiences, the show aims to encompass music and band trends, concerts and music videos, online games, and topics about love and relationships. Closing the exciting lineup is Simply Exquisite, hosted by in-demand event host Nicky Gilbert. This 8 pm show talks about celebrity lifestyle, fashion accessories and dresses, designers and professional models.
It will likewise feature interior design, weddings, foods, tourists and destinations—all the while taking a nod to arts and culture. Escaño, more popularly called Direk Perry in show business, is all praises for his eight young, talented contract artists.
The youngest of the group, Tom Leaño is an actor, host and dancer, and has done commercials for traditional and new media. He idolizes Dingdong Dantes and hopes to follow his footsteps.
Hannah Ortiz is a professional singer, actress, commercial model, host and dancer. She will be part of This Band Philippines Concert tour starting November 12. Chesca Orolfo is an actress and commercial model, and was recently tapped to model for award-winning painter and mural artist David Choe. Archie Alcantara is an actor, and was recently seen as one of the presenters for Gintong Parangal Celebrity Awards Night held in Okada Manila.
Sofi Fermazi is a professional singer, actress and commercial model. She has done more than 50 cover songs on her YouTube channel. Dubbed as “Darling of Covers,” Sofi can also sing Korean and Japanese songs. Her Tagalog version of “Hero” by Bonnie Tyler went viral online recently. She will also be part of This Band Philippines Concert tour.
Besides Lyra Sloan and Nicky Gilbert, completing MPJ Angels is comebacking artist Pearl Gonzales. She is the lead actress for the film Kuta which will be released in November. Most recently, she was one of the finalists for Century Tuna catwalk competition.