Known for its humanitarian efforts, Ginoong Pilipinas USA will share portions of the event's proceeds this year to White Ribbon Campaign, a coalition of Men Working to End Violence Against Women. Calif. Senator Leland Yee will be on-hand to help promote the Campaign.
Los Angeles' celebrity fashion designer Andrew Christian will co-host the program and Hollywood Fil-Am singer-actress Sharon Leal, (Boston Public, Dreamgirls, Why Did I Get Married) will be the special guest performer along with Broadway Star Stephanie Reese and American Idol Finalist Jordan Segundo and many local performers rendering their time and talents in celebrating Filipino male youth empowerment.
Over 20 contestants from around the nation are competing for the title and this year's winner will receive $1,000 cash, roundtrip tickets to the Philippines, custom-made trophy and sash and the rare opportunity of representing the Filipino community in various civic and cultural events around the nation.
This year's sponsors include San Francisco's Hotel Luz; LA's Patron of the Arts, Bong Prada Lim; Wilshire Travel Center; O Bar Restaurant, Gregory's Tuxedos; Nostalgia, The Barong Tagalog Shoppe; Swimwear by Andrew Christian; Pnoy Apparel; Fashion Designer Lou Razon; and Western Union.
Media partners Balitang America ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel; GMA Pinoy TV; LA's Midweek and Weekend Balita; The Philippine News; Manila Mail; Manila Bulletin; Pinoy Today; NY's Filipino Express; Filipino Insider; AsianWeek; Philippine Fiesta; Philippine Headlines; MyGringos.com; Bisaya Bulletin.com; Hollywood Flip; NY's Carousel Pinoy; and PinoyGig.com.
News Release!!!
Sharon Leal and Andrew Christian headline 6th Ginoong Pilipinas USA as America's search for the Best Filipino Male goes to Los Angeles
June 7, 2008
The now New York-based Ginoong Pilipinas USA is holding its 6th cultural pageant cum fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 6 p.m. at The Bing Theatre of the University of Southern California at 3500 Watt Way in Los Angeles.
Tickets to the event are at $20 and are available online via BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling Toll Free (800) 868-3006. Tickets are also available at BisayaBulletin.com. Order your tickets prior to July 12, 2008 to avail of FREE shipping and NO ticket surcharge. The Bing Theatre at USC-LA is accessible by public transportations.
For more information, visit ginoousa.net, email ginoousa@gmail.com or call (917) 553-4750 in New York; (415) 424-3998, San Francisco; and (818) 909-2525, Los Angeles.
