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of Sydney’s local talents: Alwyn De Los Santos, Tiara Nyuzo, Abigail Magtanong, Gabby Montalbo, Kalena Haireka, Bernadette Marquez, Prince De La Paz, and Blackout Dancers. n Philippine arts project returns BAYANIHAN Philippine Art Project, a series of free open-to-the-public art and culture exhibits, workshops, performances, traditional games, parades and other activities about the Philippines is being held at various art centres in NSW including the Arts Gallery of NSW at staggered dates. Launched in mid-2016 at the Arts Gallery of NSW, the series returned in June this year. Balik-Tanaw (Looking Back), is the theme of the Cumberland Council series of this project. It will run from June 24 o September 3 at the Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio as funded by Cumberland Council and Create NSW Arts Screen & Culture, with support from the Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations (APCO) n Coming to make an Impact X-FACTOR UK’s awesome foursome 4th Impact is set to electrify the stage on August 20, 2017 at Rooty Hill RSL Club as part o f its ‘Invasion Tour’. www.kalatas.com.au Quest for Mrs Visayas of Oz The group won over a big audience following the popular talent show, allowing it to advance to top 5. 4th Impact’s three-day tour starts in Auckland on August 18, Melbourne on August 19 and will showcase a big-bang finale in Sydney’s west. “4th Impact will perform their X-Factor UK audition songs and some popular covers,” said Silver Rain producer Elisa Marquez. “Their audition video is currently the second most-viewed video of X-Factor UK on YouTube with over 85 million views.” 4th Impact, also known as Cercado Sisters, comprises Almira, Irene, Mylene and Celina from Santiago City, Isabella. Their names evolved through the years. The group was also called Gollayan Sisters, MICA and 4th Power. The group started its musical journey in 2006, and successfully reaped a handful of achievements under its belt including Junior Vocal Group Grand Champion of the World (2006), 16 gold medals, four Outstanding Plaques and a Grand Star trophy in Hollywood’s World Championships of Performing Arts, and 2017 winner of Group Wish Award. Also performing on the night are some THE Visayan Association of Australia Inc (VAAI) will hold a Coronation Charity Ball featuring a quest for Mrs Charity Queen Australia and Mrs Visayas-Australia 2017 at 6pm on Saturday, July 22 2017, at Club Marconi in Bossley Park. The competition is aimed at raising funds to support the Association’s on-going Outreach projects in the Philippines such as the feeding program for young children in poorer areas where malnutrition is prevalent and whose lives were tragically affected by calamities; a Seeds of Hope program for poor farmers by providing them with high quality yielding seeds to grow vegetables and crops; a scholarship program for poor and deserving students to afford higher education, complete the course and be able to help their own families. The winning candidate will attend to all charitable activities of the Association overseas. A report will be provided to our donors. Details: Salazar 0414352606, Josie Maynard 0411595071, Edna Vorros 0425304813, Mario Saguin 0421598953 Chit Serra 0481272445, Beth Gamo 0450775166. n ‘I am Filo’ Are you a young person aged between 12-25 with Filipino heritage? Would you like to join a small group and explore and discuss what it means to be ‘Filo’? This is a theatre-based development program for young people that will come together as a performance in August. The workshops are a space to share stories and learn to perform the stories in different ways. The group is led by experienced theatre maker and performer, Valerie Berry. She will mentor participants through a series of fun workshops that are sure to result in a few laughs and great experiences as well as a short performance. Drop in to the first session to find out more: Friday 14 July (5.30-7.30pm) Then start development and rehearsals: Saturday 15 July (10am-2.30pm) and Saturday 22 July (10am-2.30pm), Sunday 6 August (2-5pm) Performance: Saturday 12 August (7- 9pm) Where: Berala Community Centre, 98/104 Woodburn Road, Berala NSW 2141 To book, call 8745 9794 or email [email protected] n For latest news and updates, visit: www.kalatas.com.au AK NewsMagazine, Vol 7 No 10 | JULY 2017 03