Though born in Iowa, USA, Annie built her musical career in the Philippines. In 2001, her vocal group, Three of A Kind, which was under Star Records of ABS-CBN, settled in the USA and continued concertizing. Annie holds degree in Musicology and Composition from the University of the Philippines, and a Certificate in Music Business from UCLA.

While teaching music privately and performing, Annie heads Music Arts Events Inc which deals with "Everything Music” which includes concerts at the Ford Theatres' Concert Tours like that of Ryan Cayabyab, and multi-zone events like the Travel, Trade and Consumer Road Show of Asian Journal. 

​Known as an highly organized event producer, Annie is also a record producer, music publisher under BMI, and piano and voice teacher that specializes in teaching digital recording.

Annie is an Awit Award winner (the Philippine Grammy) for her vocal arrangements which appear on albums by Sharon Cuneta, Rachel Alejandro, The CompanY and many more. Annie was a regular on the LA18 TV Show “Kababayan Today” for three years. Annie has done musical theatre (as Lady Thiang in “The King and I” with Debbie Gibson in Thousand Oaks) and guested in concerts of the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra, Kayamanan ng Lahi, and other special events in Los Angeles.

Such as what will be happening Sunday, April 7th. Annie is one of the many performers on “Ryan, Ryan: The Maestro and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers” live concert at the John Wayne Performing Arts Center, 1440 E. Broadway at 6pm in Glendale, California. Tickets are available now at www. ryanryan.eventbrite.com and use the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Hollywood’s discount code, FACCHO to help raise funds for the Chamber.

We invite you all to our Fundraiser Mixer & Karaoke Night at 6pm at Brewyard Beer Company in Glendale, California with Special Guest Speaker by Ted Benito, Executive Director of Apl.De.Ap Foundation.  Comedian Erick Esteban will be your host.

We are a Community Sponsor for NBC's and Crazy Woke Asians' Opening Night - Crazy Woke Asians Solo Performance Festival, Thursday, March 14 at 8pm at the Santa Monica Playhouse in Santa Monica, CA.

Use our Discount Promo Code "FACCHO" and you get $5 off for all tickets of all shows during the festival including our sponsored Opening Night on Thursday, March 14! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crazy-woke-asians-solo-performance-festival-tickets-54956362961

​​NBC has partnered up with Crazy Woke Asians to present their Audience Award for the Best Solo Performance. So, both your attendance and your votes count, too! Roll in!  

Don’t miss the hilarious Ai Yoshihara's MY OWN PRIVATE RIVER PHOENIX and Erick Esteban's FIGHT CLUB FOR ONE with Special Guest Hank Chen!

Full lineup and tickets:
https://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/cwasolofest.html

After graduating with a B.A. Degree in Fashion & Textiles design in San Francisco, and Business Administration at San Diego Stage, Mr. Galon began his creative career in marketing, public relations and special events in the fashion industry, producing high profile fashion shows which allowed him the opportunity to establish new product launches, public relations, design sets, choreograph shows and work exclusively with top couture designers and their collections, including many well known supermodels. In addition to fashion show presentations, Mr. Galon contributed his creative eye doing event planning & visual displays for such renown retail companies as I.Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Escada & Armani.

He is known for contributing vast amounts of energy, creativity and talent toward the success of special events such as Macy’s Passport Fashion Show, Sausilito Art Festival and has worked exclusively on esteemed companies such as Bob Mackie Fashions, Thierry Mugler, Oscar de la Renta, Hubert de Givenchy (with the late Audrey Hepburn), San Francisco Opera and Ballet Fashion shows, De Young Museum & Asian Art Museum featuring various haute couture designers. 

Combining his educational and professional career with fashion, Mr. Galon has been a beauty pageant aficionado. He started as staff member with pageants in the early 80’s with Miss Philippines USA Pageant, a preliminary to the Miss Philippines Universe, World and International Pageant in Manila, Philippines. He designed his first pageant gowns in 1983, which was the catalyst to study fashion design in college. He has since been Executive Director for local pageants in the Miss America program, worked as staff member for Miss USA, Miss Universe, coached countless pageant delegates and has judged numerous pageants across the country and internationally.

Twenty plus years in fashion and with pageant involvements, plus twenty years in personal development and public speaking has lead him to open an additional business called ‘Runway4Life’ (www.runway4life.com), a personal development, pageant & life coaching and wardrobe styling organization. Runway4Life has provided him the opportunity as keynote speaker at various events both nationally and Internationally, teaching his self-empowerment & personal development courses to hundreds of students.

His clothing line: ‘Joey Galon Atelier’ was officially launched at Miss USA 2010 in Las Vegas, showcasing his collections of evening gowns to the pageant world. His gowns have been seen on national and international pageant stages.

“I bring forth today, my original influences in my evening gowns. I appreciate a woman’s body and feel as if I am more of an artistic facilitator to enhance their natural born beauty. A good fit, well-made gown, style & color that reflects their personality is my most important motivation along with contributing my years of artistic education & experiences. This is my ultimate personal approach to design.”

He continues, “Graduating with a degree in fashion design and immersing myself with fashion and creativity for all my life, it had been an easy transition when I entered the special events industry. I take the same approach to color, balance and symmetry with events as when I design my gowns.”

“I especially target the pageant market because women are celebrated formally during the evening gown phases of competition and it brings me back to me fond memories of many black tie events I once was accustomed to growing up in the Big City. I think every woman should celebrate their beauty and moreover in a beautiful gown!”

As a FilAm born and raised in San Francisco with his Father’s origin from Bohol and Mother’s family origin from Cebu, his upbringing was highly influential by his parents whom were extremely involved with the Filipino communities, organizations & clubs holding leadership positions for many years. His Ninong was Alex Esclamado, the original founder & publisher of the Philippine News where Joey grew up running around the printing presses in his God-parent’s basement eventually appointed as a reporter for the newspaper covering all topics for the Youth Section of the newspaper. He was a former Philippine cultural dancer for the Samahan Dance Troupe as well as former President of his FilAm College Club.

“I’m just carrying on the leadership torch of my Parents and God-Parents, I am giving back uplifting efforts for the Filipino communities and living my dreams and passions in Fashion, Special Events, Personal Development Training and Keynote Speaking.”

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Members are the life of our organization. By becoming a member, you gain access to people and businesses that can have a huge impact to your business needs. You also gain exclusive discounts to our events, and your membership supports FACCHO in its efforts to enhance our FilAm Community’s presence in the local industry. 

http://www.facchollywood.org/joinus.html
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Complimenting the Franchise Retail Trade Conference (FRTC), the Coalition of Filipino Chambers of Commerce (CoFACC) invites you to join us for A Night of Magical Masquerade | The FRTC Gala Night Friday, February 15, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel located at 12725 Center Drive S Cerritos, CA 90703.

Ticket Link ($65.00):
https://cofacc.org/event-list/#!event/register/2019/2/1/2019-conference

Meet our speakers:
  - Miguel Sangalan, Deputy Mayor City of Los Angeles
  - Consul General Adelio Cruz, Philippine Consulate General
  - Christ Lim, Philippines Franchise Association
  - Vic Scimo, FranNet
  - Robert Claudio, Philippine Retailers Association
  - Enchong Formoso, World Retail Congress 2019 Ambassador

Enjoy orchestral music on a post-Valentine dinner gala with: 
  - Filipino American Symphony Orchestra
  - Glenn Fernandez, Opera Singer

Along with global, franchise, and retail Filipino business owners and delegates from around the world will be available to mix and mingle to expand business networks and develop business relationships.

*This is an elegant black tie formal red carpet event.
(Masquerade masked attire is requested and preferred).

AMERICA ADJACENT: THEY COME FOR A FUTURE

Laughter and heartbreak come hand in hand in this World Premiere play by Boni B. Alvarez and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.

STORY: In pursuit of the American Dream, six pregnant Filipina women risk everything. Confined to a one-bedroom, on-bath unit in East Hollywood the women do their best to overcome fears of jail and deportation so that their children can have a better life. Playwright Boni B. Alvarez examines the promise of U.S. Citizenship and ask, “How far would you go to give your child a future?”

CAST: Evie Abat, Angel T. Baesa, Toni Katano, Hazel Lozano, Samantha Valdellon, Sandy Velasco and Arianne Villareal.

Producers: Gary Grossman, Tony Abatemarco
Associate Producer: Giselle Töngi Walters

PERFORMANCES:
Opening Night: February 16
Fridays & Satirdays: 8:30pm
Sundays: 3:00pm
Plus Monday, March 4, 11, 18 - 8:00pm

TICKETS: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/852572361757706/
Premium: $41; Standard: $35
Available discounts: Student, Under 30, Senior 65+
Ticket Policies: http://skylighttheatre.org/tickets-ticketing-policies/

Age advisement: 14+

NO LATE SEATING
Wheelchair and Handicapped accessible seats are available exclusively to people with disabilities and their companions. Accessible seating tickets must be purchased in advance by calling our local Box Office.

SKYLIGHT THEATRE
1816 1/2 N. Vermont
Los Angeles, CA 90027
*ENTRANCE NEXT TO Skylight Books. -- GO PAST THE RESTAURANT TABLES to the top of the Patio. 
(Located in East Hollywood in Los Feliz Village not far from the Greek Theatre)

PARKING at Skylight:
There are four pay lots within two blocks of the theatre (avg cost: $5-$6), enter from the adjacent side streets. Evening Valet parking is available at Palermos Restaurant (private price); Tell them you are going to Skylight Theatre; access from Russell Ave half block north of the theatre.

If you prefer free or metered street parking, please allow ample time to secure a spot before the show begins. Street parking is difficult to find in this area due to the popularity of the many restaurants.

​We are proud to have Angelo Varsobia of five companies under Varsobia Enterprise, as our fourth Newest Member in our Entertainer Tier Level.

Varsobia is a self made entrepreneur.

In the beginning, he was part of an investment nationwide group which was an architectural design and construction company that conducted business in the States of California, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and the Carolinas.

Then, in April of 2017, Varsobia became the Chief Executive Officer of Premier Property Preservation, LLC in Panorama City, California.

He has vast experience in supervising more than a combined million square feet of commercial and residential portfolios in the United States. He worked as a Comptroller, a Chief Finance Officer, and a Vice President of well-established investment companies. He has traveled nationwide supervising leading management companies handling the day to day operations of each of the companies' assets. He also worked in the hospitality industry and led a Hilton Brand as General Manager thus becoming one of the top two brands worldwide.

He is supported by a team of professionals with remarkable track records in the field. Their mission is to best serve their clients' interest and to protect their assets. They pride themselves on their responsive and detailed attention to their clients' needs. They work with integrity and value long term relationships. The Premier Property Preservation team is focused on getting the best deals for their clients' properties to their most marketable positions as quickly as possible.

His skills lie in the areas of home and commercial property improvements, office building cleaning and maintenance and property renovation and remodeling.

Then, in September of 2017, he diverged into home care services after years of experience with hotel management, property preservation, and management with the leading Varsobia Home Care Services as its President. His focus is to provide care to the elderly in the community and to give back to the veterans who had served this country.

​​Also based in Panorama City, California, Varsobia Home Care Services is a non-medical all around in-home care provider that specializes in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for the elderly. They provide around-the-clock services ranging from an hourly basis up to live-in services. Their caregivers are carefully selected through personality testing, reference checks, background checks, and multiple interviews. They ensure professional and quality care at any level of assistance you need. They provide highly personalized flexible services and their caregivers are diligent, responsible, compassionate, and love what they do. The service is operated by his wife, Sandy and two out of their four children Jon and Kevin. Manager Susan Aquino rounds out the Varsobia Home Care Services business.

And, as recent as February of 2018, he became Chief Executive Officer for Varsobia Property Management and Realty Services.

All these companies are under the Varsobia Enterprise umbrella.

PREMIER PROPERTY PRESERVATION at https://www.pppreserves.com

VARSOBIA HOME CARE SERVICES at http://varsobiahomecare.com/  

Recently, Angelo Varsobia joined the Board of Directors of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood.

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Members are the life of our organization. By becoming a member, you gain access to people and businesses that can have a huge impact to your business needs. You also gain exclusive discounts to our events, and your membership supports FACCHO in its efforts to enhance our FilAm Community’s presence in the local industry. 

http://www.facchollywood.org/joinus.html

Congratulations to one of our finest, our Board of Director Katherine Bercasio who is not only a skillful and talented person, but also a humanitarian. We at FACCHO are very proud of you honored as one of the Emerging Leaders of 2019! Much deserved Katherine! Truly well deserved!

​The Outstanding Pilipinos Awards is this Sunday, January  27 at 6pm!  Details below.

The 91st Academy Awards were announced this morning and, among the Filipino American talent in front of, and behind-the-scenes in cinema, the nominees are...

Congratulations to MATTHEW LIBATIQUE for earning an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography for Warner Brothers' "A Star Is Born." This is his second Academy Awards nomination since 2010's "Black Swan."​

ANTHONY FRANCISCO is a visual designer who worked on the 'Dora Milaje' costumes in "Black Panther" for Ruth E. Carter, who got nominated for Best Costume Design.
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Senior concept illustrator RODNEY FUENTEBELLA worked on the concept art for Killmonger, King T’Chaka, and Ulysses Klaue.

HONORABLE MENTION: "Black Panther" is the first superhero movie to be nominated for Best Picture for an Academy Award.

Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film --

Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" with the voice of 'Gwen Stacy' by HAILEE STEINFELD and with animators LOUIE DEL CARMEN, JOHN BUTIU and RYAN RUBI.

And, Walt Disney Studios' "Ralph Breaks The Internet," story by JOSIE TRINIDAD and with the voice of 'Mo's Mom' by NICOLE SCHERZINGER.

The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor the best films of 2018 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 5pm Pacific on ABC.