ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" winners Jaryd Farcon and Cara Abaya-Campos
Last July 12, 2008, Jersey City was the epicenter of a big tidal wave (a conglomeration) of Filipino Artistry at its best! MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Champion JabbaWockeez (three are Filipino) , Pussycat Dolls talent search runner-up Melissa Reyes, and ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" winners Jaryd Farcon and Cara Abaya-Campos top billed the Fundraising event which benefitted the Children's Chance, Inc., a non-profit organization "It was an amazing show," Cathy and Satrick Uy of SCAT Productions (producers of the show) said, "many travelled miles and miles to witness this first ever show here in the East Coast with the Jabbawockeez. We are happy that this fundraiser event was successful," Rolando Abaquin (Producer) added.
In years past the Latin Wave was evident with the success of Latin Superstars Ricky Martin and J LO, now the evidence of this Filipino Wave have been the recent triumphant win of Filipino Americans in US National contests left and right. Firstly, the super popular, JabbaWockeeZ at the MTV 's "America's Best Dance Crew" who won by a landslide 38 million votes. (no secret 3 of the members are Pinoys so no need to elaborate) secondly, Melissa Reyes, runner of the Pussycal Dolls TV contest bested everyone with her feline prowess and thirdly, the super tykes, Jaryd & Cara of the recently concluded ABC's "Dancing with Stars". They danced their little feet to America's hearts with their grace and precise choreography at the 10 and below age category.
The event also featured talented local dance groups- supergroups: Culture Shock D.C., Flo, Ciello (R&B singer), Part Time Models, Project D, FR3SH & FR3SH Juniors, Rhythmology, Soul'D, Sic and Major Definition. "The performers mostly Filipinos were overwhelmed at how the audience were so supportive. The crowd were cheering for each and every group as the climax was building, awaiting the Jabbawockeez performance. They were cheering wildly for singers Melissa Reyes and Ciello, and gave Jaryd and Cara a standing ovation. When time came for the Jabbawockeez, the crowd kept to their feet loudly chanting Jabbawockeez,Jabbawockeez. In addition, we are thankful to the performers, staff and the audience...." Cathy and Satrick Uy excitedly reporting in unison. Marisse Panlilio - production manager says, "I have all but praises for the 10 dance groups that gave their heart and soul, rehearsing everyday, sometimes 4-5 hours to hone their skills to be fitting front act to the JABBAWOCKEEZ. Two groups, Culture Shock and Major Definition drove all the way from DC and Maryland. They were prompt to the appointed call time. Kudos to all. We were anticipating a good turnout but not wildly near the huge crowd that showed up. I was at the venue by 8:55am and crowds of people were already lined up." The intense excitement in the Yanitelli Center all the more fueled the heat inside the venue. but the love inside the center, for Dorita's Children's Chance organization, her kids, and of course the JABBAWOCKEEZ seemed to downplay the uncomfortable heat. It was indeed an afternoon to remember."
The event was held at St. Peter's College, Yanitelli Center at 2641 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, N.J. from 4PM - 7PM. Mayor Jeremaiah Healy's representative Lary Nunez welcomed the performers and audience to the beautiful Jersey City. The youthful and energetic hosts Cyrille Robes, (of S.i.G.H. band), Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue and (the DJ for the performances was) DJ Nano added color and fun to the event. SCAT Productions (Satrick Uy, Cathy Uy and Rolando Abaquin) the producers of the show chose to benefit the Children's Chance, Inc., a foundation led by Dorita Urrata. This non profit has brought to the U.S. the formerly conjoined Filipino twins Carl and Clarence Aguirre, the successful surgery was in the World News done at Montefiore's Children's Medical Center. Children's Chance has recently helped out Jingle Luis, the 15-year-old girl who had a successful surgery to straighten her clubbed feet and CherryMae Espdedilla, the 13-year-old girl who will have numerous surgeries done to repair her nose. The two teenage girls including Dorita Urrata of Children's Chance was also on stage to thank the crowd.
The producers would like to thank the following the following :
David Kay - Buddha Bar NYC, Liza -Johnny's Pizza, Sheila & Neslie Au Bon Pain, Leslie Bowes- U.S Asian Wire, Culture Shock D.C., Flo, Part Time Models, Project D, FR3SH & FR3SH Juniors, Rhythmology, Soul'D, Sic, Major Definition, Ciello, Travis Samson, Lexine Deluca, Amy/Jimbo Tuazon, Atty. John Park, DJ Nano -Madison, C Fernandez, Vince/Eleanor Pardo, Ana/ Joe - Kabayan Oriental Store, Linda Mayo and Larry Nunez from Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy's office.
July 12, 2008, was the date that all these future Filipino American superstars came to one venue and showed their World Class Talent. If you were there, you would have seen what the " Filipino Wave " was all about. Filipino Americans artists are ready to rule the entertainment world!
website: scatproductionsnyc.com or myspace.com/scatproductionsnyc
E-mail contact: LuisPedron@gmail.com
events@scatproductionsnyc.com
http://asiancemagazine.com/news/2008/07/13/jabbawockeez_performs_for_childrens_chance_foundation
http://asiancemagazine.com/news/2008/08/22/jabbawockeez_favor_supercr3w
