Mall of Asia Arena Grand Launch

Last Saturday June 16, another history was made in the entertainment industry. The Mall of Asia Arena, world-class venue for the world-class Filipino talents finally holds its Grand Launch in a music event entitled "Icons at the Mall of Asia Arena". I am still overwhelmed that I was able to watch it live :-)

the coral way blue entrance

Performed at this once-in-a-lifetime concert are some of the biggest names in the Philippine music industru from generations such as Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Juris, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Arnel Pineda, Gary V, and the singing group, The Company. The event was hosted by Jim Paredes and Ms. Pops Fernandez, and to make it more entertaining, comic TV personalities Pokwand, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola were also present at the grand launch, and we really laugh our heart out when they performed.

finale song: The Unreachable Star

The Mall of Asia Arena is a celebration of the achievements and glory of the "World Class Filipino", who never gives up in his dreams and the achievement of excellence. The Arena can accommodate 20,000 full seating capacity, and what's special on this arena is that they have what they call Corporate Suites, VIP level services and amenities. Definitely the Arena is posed to become the country's premier entertainment venue. In fact the Icons were very happy that they have a new venue to perform and the facilities were really great, Pop said that the dressing rooms were like hotel rooms.

Mr. Hans T. Sy, President for SM Primeholdings, who was accompanied by his family at the ribbon cutting said "We are very happy to be here at this landmark occasion as the MOA Arena is a testament to the Filipino people and its spirit - resilient and persevering in the pursuit of excellence. Through MOA Arena, we hope to give Filipinos a taste of world class entertainment in a truly innovative and luxurious setting"

Present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were distinguished government officials including Vice President Jejomar Binay, Sec. Armin Luistro and big names in the entertainment industry such as  Ogie Alcasid, Jim Paredes, Lea Salonga, Gabby Lopez and Charo Santos of ABSCBN.

OMG! I've got picture with Mr. Ogie Alcasid

Because I only won one ticket at the concert, I need to be more friendly and look for some bloggers who also won one ticket. And good thing I've met, Ms. Joan Lim and his husband, Ms. Myrns Roman, Ms. Eena Gonzalez, Mr. Edwin Padillo and of course Mr. Ferdie Bondoy. It was my first time to attend an event alone and but it wasn't that hard for me to look for a new friend, bloggers are friendly people I can say :-)

Myrns, Ferdie, Me and Eena (photo by tatak digitista)

And since it is finally launched, Mr. Hans Sy along with Mr. Edgar C. Tejero, Senior  Vice-President of West Avenue Theatres Corp revealed the upcoming exciting event line-up. Sporting enthusiasts have the reason to cheer up as they watch the opening of the UAAP's diamond season and NBA All-Star challenged at the MOA Arena, yeah let's get it on!!! I was once a fan of a basketball team Ginebra, that was long ago hahaha but once in a while I still watch basketball games :-) And for those party people Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday Tour will also happen at the arena

Other events Filipinos can look forward to in the MoA Arena are the return of Cirque du Soleil with Saltimbanco, the Yahoo OMG Awards and the E-Plus Teen Assembly, what a fully loaded events.

Having its vision of Changing the Game, Elevating Entertainment, the Mall of Asia Arena will truly be a world-class venue for Filipino people.

Here are the list of their upcoming events:

• Yahoo OMG Awards - July 6, 2012
• Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Concert - July 11, 2012
• UAAP Season 75 Opening Ceremony - July 14, 2012
• NBA All Star Basketball Challenge - July 18, 2012
• SM E-plus Teen Assembly - August 1, 2012
• Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco - August 8 to 19, 2012

Exciting huh? That's just the start of happenings. For tickets inquiries, call 470-2222 or log to www.smtickets.com . For more information, visit www.facebook.com/mallofasiaarena and follow their twitter at www.twitter.com/moaarena