It's Me, Gracee: Sylvia Sanchez

SYLVIA SANCHEZ bags Best Actress Award for JESUSA at the Gabi ng Parangal of Sinag Maynila 2019

Entertainment Monday, April 08, 2019

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SYLVIAHERA features Ms. Sylvia Sanchez in a flavorful journey starting December 25 via Casa Nieves.TV

Casa Nieves.TV Sunday, December 23, 2018

Don't we all want to trace our roots at some point in our lives, especially if we want to rekindle the past especially our childhood days when we are free spirited and we are step by step learning the ways on how we can be a better adult in the future.

This is the goal of the Meryl Streep of the Philippines, no less than Ms. Sylvia Sanchez as she embarks on a new journey in "SYLVIAHERA", a video documentation of her adventures which are unscripted, all-natural and spontaneous, like you've never seen her before which viewers can watch via YouTube and Facebook.

According to Direk Dante Nico Garcia who directed the award winning movie "Ploning", this is the perfect venue for Sylvia to explore more the social media and that she will not be left behind with the latest technology. They were close friends since Esperanza days with Judy Anne Santos and he added, this is the first time, for many years that they bonded since they've been traveling a lot for the said web series.

Ms. Sylvia shared that "Sylviahera" is not all about cooking, it's about traveling and tracing her roots, meeting old and new people, learning different cultures and recipes and all of it will be documented unscripted and the show goes on with or without errors, she even added that there are scenes where she forgot some of the terms in English or she will be speaking in Bisaya and more. She missed this side of her life since for the past year, she has been very busy with her showbiz career, from The Greatest Love to Hanggang Saan and movies in between plus endorsements, it's been a hectic but she's not complaining and she still manages to balance her work with family life, isn't she a wonder woman?

"Sylviahera" is a web series that features Jojo Campo, a simple girl from the town of Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte in the island of Mindanao who became an actress known as Sylvia Sanchez and eventually married a man from a traditional Spanish family.

Presently, two of her kids namely Arjo Atayde and Ria Atayde already followed her footsteps in the entertainment industry and she is already feeling the struggle of bringing everyone in the family together to enjoy a meal she prepared.

One Christmas morning, she went to her hometown alone, built a box that transforms into a one-burner kitchen, and decides to embark into a culinary adventure with a goal of finding ingredients, learning new recipes, and bond with mothers who are also going through the same situation--and eventually rekindle simple, warm moments with the family that she implores to keep together, no matter what, and it is through food and conversation that she expresses her joy and love for them.

Thankfully, bloggers got the chance to watch the some snippets of the much awaited web special which will be aired exclusively via CASA NIEVES.TV. While watching the said clips, I felt like I was there in Agusan as well with Ms. Sylvia, it was really touching to watch their family live a simple life in the province which is a complete opposite of how they are in the limelight. Ms. Sylvia shared that she made it a point that her children will experience both worlds as they grew up so that they will have a balance outlook in life as they grew up and face the world. For example, Arjo was taught how to catch fishes in the open sea and both Ria and Maria Angela were taught to roast a pig (lechon). She added that if would always pick a vacation in the province compare to any lavish country because she always misses her home.

The first episode of "Sylviahera" will be aired on December 25, which was shot in Agusan Del Norte. Here, you will see cinematic shots of the place, candid shots with the family and some delicious cooking featuring native delicacies and more!

I've met Ms. Sylvia a couple of times in the past for Blogcon and Presscons of her movie or teleserye and each time I am amazed on her simplicity and how humble she is. She treats everyone equally and what you see is what you get, she's spontaneous and frank and she is very thoughtful as well. With her stature in the showbiz industry, not all artists are like her and that made her a gem in the showbiz industry.

Both Arjo and Ria Atayde are also blessed with different showbiz commitments. This year, both of them are part of the Metro Manila Film Festival. For Arjo - Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredbles and Ria - The Girl in the Orange Dress. Both will be shown on Christmas Day December 25.

Sylviahera is a mother’s journey that will tell us that no matter how seldom a family eats together, it is how much love and preparation you put into it that will make it special and memorable.

Streaming on YouTube and Facebook starting December 25.

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SYLVIA SANCHEZ: Up Close and Personal with Sonya of Hanggang Saan

Entertainment Wednesday, February 21, 2018

I am always grateful and thankful that I am able to meet and interview some of my favorite actors and actress in the showbiz industry. It is a great opportunity to get to know them better behind the camera and how they were able to reach they stature in the industry after years of brilliant work.

Which is why when I finally meet Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, I was in awe. She is without a doubt one of the FEW actress in the showbiz industry that will really leave a mark in you when you watch her projects like movies and teleseryes and when you also meet her in person. She is a natural, so genuine - what you see is what you get, passionate in what she loves most - ACTING and above all, a loving Mother and wife who will give everything, anything for the sake of her family.

Ms. Sylvia Sanchez narrated how different her role is from The Greatest Love to her recent teleserye now airing via ABS CBN Kapamilya Gold "Hanggang Saan". In this teleserye, she plays the role of Sonya Magat-Alipio. She shared that her role as Sonya is her most challenging role compared to her role as Gloria in The Greatest Love because as Sonya, she experiences a roller coaster of emotion in consecutive scenes. She also knows that after her performance in The Greatest Love, people will be clamoring for more about her performance which is why she added that in this teleserye, they will experience a different Sylvia Sanchez.

Ms. Sylvia Sanchez also shared what are some of the challenges she experienced portraying the role as Sonya in "Hanggang Saan". According to her, the only thing she keeps in mind is to break the habits of Gloria in The Greatest Love so that it will now be carried over in her new teleserye. Ahe added that she can somehow relate to Sonya saying, "Kung palaban lang naman eh palaban naman talaga ako sa totoong buhay, pero ang kailangan yung pagtulala ako at malungkot ako iba dapat from The Greatest Love at sa Hanggang Saan, dapat iba atake dun."

Ms. Sylvia also shared that she sometimes keep tracks of the positive or even negative feed backs that she gets in "Hanggang Saan" via social media. She is thankful for the praises that she got and find it funny at times that some people also throws negative feedback about Sonya, her role in the teleserye.

Ms. Sylvia also shared what it was like to be working with her son Arjo Atayde who palys the role of Francisco "Paco" Alipio, his son in "Hanggang Saan". She said that both of them acts the same like they are in their home, she said that, "Hindi ako yung naka-tutok sa kanya dahil may show kami or dahil andyan sya magkasama kami, kapag may kailangan lang kami pag-usapan o may problema dun kami nag-uusap kasi hinahayaan ko sya, pinapabayaan ko-pina-pakawalan ko sya." "Pagdating naman sa acting hinahayaan ko lang din sya, poag rehearsal ganun din."

During my one on one interview with Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, I got to ask her the golden question that I know for sure, some of you are very curious to know. She is now 46 years old but she really looks younger than her age! I asked her how she stays ageless and what makes her look glowing and fresh all the time, according to her, her secret is happiness and peace of mind because if you have these two, it will radiate within you and it will reflect in your physical look. She always push away the negative vibes around her so that she will only see the goodness in life.

Ms. Sylvia Sanchez also shared her bucket lists that she wanted to work with like the Star for all seasons Ms. Vilma Santos, Superstar Ms. Nora Aunor, MegaStar Sharon Cuneta and Ms. Maricel Soriano. When it comes to actors, she said that she have worked with almost all of the brilliant actors to day like Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz, her top choice

is Coco Martin.

It was really a memorable moment to interview and spend time with the Sylvia Sanchez, I admire all her works and her role in Hanggang Saan really gave her another spark when it comes to her acting prowess, I doubt if there's anything that she can't do especially when it comes to acting, I hope the younger generation of the actors and actress today will follow her footsteps when it comes to how she handles her career and her professionalism, being responsible and her passion in every role she got, whether a lead role of support role, she always give her 200%.

This is why everyone gets hooked on watching Hanggang Saan because the viewers know they can expect anything less from Ms. Sylvia Sanchez and from her role as Sonya.

Don't miss Hanggang Saan weekdays from Mondays to Fridays via

ABS CBN Kapamilya Gold.

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Arjo Atayde on his DREAM ROLE: From Kontrabida to Bida Role in Hanggang Saan

Arjo and Sue Wednesday, February 07, 2018

It's given that the Entertainment industry has a lot of gifted actors, the ones who will shine when given the right project. But there are only a few, the ones you can just count with your fingers that shines even brighter, the ones we can call "brilliant actors" that can deliver on any given project, whether kontrabida or bida role.

Most people know that Arjo Atayde is the son of one of the best actress in the industry, a veteran actress as well and has done several films and teleseryes, Ms. Sylvia Sanchez. Arjo on the other hand doesn't need to be hiding in the shadow of his Mom's success because the moment he entered the showbiz industry, he started making a name of his own.

Arjo definitely gave a magnificent performance as the antagonist of Coco Martin in Ang Probinsyano where he played as Joaquin. Arjo mentioned that he loves portraying kontrabida roles because it gives more freedom to challenge himself in portraying it. Arjo added that being part of Ang Probinsyano gave him a lot of insights about how to be an effective actor.

Joaquin's death in Ang Probinysano is one of the highest rating of the show, making viewers more glued to the show and some were even angered why he was taken out of the hit teleserye. For 2 years, he said he really enjoyed portraying the role and there were times that he felt like he has taken the role seriously that in reality he sometimes turn into Joaquin for no reason. It was indeed a memorable role for Arjo.

After his exit in Ang Probinsyano, Arjo immediately got a big project and this time, he is the lead star of his own teleserye.

After her remarkable portrayal of the character Gloria in “The Greatest Love,” Sylvia Sanchez now gives life to Sonya, a brave mother who will do everything to give her sons a good life.

The award-winning actress also teams up for the first time with her real-life son Arjo Atayde, who plays the smart and reliable Paco, a law student and Sonya’s dedicated son.

Sonya’s family may seem ordinary, but her life will leave a lot questions to viewers because unlike the usual story of a mother’s sacrifice, Sonya gets herself in a perilous situation where she kills an innocent man in order to prolong the life of her son.

Arjo is teamed up in Hanggang Saan with Sue Ramirez. This is their first time to work together and according to Arjo, he loves wroking with Sue because she is very professional and dedicated in her craft. Arjo described Sue as, "Sobgang galing ni Sue, sobrang sarap kasama and sobrang cowboy nya, walang ka-arte-arte. I never felt awkward, not even a single scene with her." Arjo added that he would love to do another project with her again in the future, maybe a movie.

Arjo describe her Mom Sylvia as a cool Mom but she also sets her standards and rules in the house that needs to be followed. Which is why in the teleserye Hanggang Saan, both of them can somehow relate to their respective roles. Arjo, for his part, said the challenge of working with his mom onscreen is to play their characters as believable as possible, disregarding how they are in reality.

In a separate interviews, during Mama's Girl Blogcon, Ms. Sylvia describe how she is as a Mom to her children, she said that, "Gagawin ko ang lahat para sa mga anak ko, andyan ako no matter what, pero, okay Mommy ako pero wag mong tatapakan ang pagka-nanay ko. Dapat laging andyan yung respeto at tiwala sa isa't isa." Which therefore I conclude, that Sylvia really did a great job in raising her children because all of them grew up really well, shining in their ways just like Arjo Atayde who will surely go along way.

It was really nice tyo be given the opportunity to meet Arjo in person because I'm a fan. He is without a doubt a brilliant actor, so humble and sweet. He knows what he does, he delivers with whatever that is given to him and he has a lot of goals in life that he wanted to achieve at an early age, he is very determined.

I've learned so much about his character in just one seating and I can definitely say that Arjo is one actor that will make a big mark in the industry. I hope he will have more amazing projects in the future and hopefully a movie soon. Arjo will be launching something new soon that is also related in the Entertainment industry so do watch out for it.

Don’t miss Arjo Atayde in Hanggang Saan, a teleserye that will show up to what extent a mother can sacrifice for her son, after “Asintado” on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold.

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Arjo Atayde: His dedication, versatility and passion for ACTING

Arjo Atayde Thursday, January 18, 2018

Let's face it, some of the actors and actress we know today came from showbiz royalties, meaning they came from families who have established their names in the industry and only a few who can really rise above all the comparison and make a name of their own, this is what make ARJO ATAYDE stand out from the rest. Arjo is one of the most promising young actors of his generation, which is why he instantly got a fan base because of his good looks and notable performances.

Juan Carlos Ocampo Atayde, better known as Arjo Atayde is the son of premiere and veteran actress Ms. Syvia Sanchez. Arjo started out young in the showbiz industry from doing Ang TV, to E-Boy then jumping from one show to another via ABS-CBN, but his most notable performance that made everyone notice him was in FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano where he gave a breakthrough performance as the antagonist of Cardo played by Coco Martin. Arjo played the iconic role of Police C/Insp. Joaquin S. Tuazon. Because of his notable performance, Arjo won Best Drama Supporting Actor in PMPC Star Awards

for Television 2016.

Arjo Atayde is now doing his latest teleserye via ABS-CBN co-starring his Mom Sylvia Sanchez in "Hanggang Saan". He plays one of the main role as Francisco "Paco" Alipio. It airs via Kapamilya Gold afternoon block. Viewers did not fail to notice how Arjo can show raw emotions just by his eyes.

Arjo, once again has proven that he can really deliver any scene proving that he is a stand alone actor. True enough with or without a love team, his career will soar higher because he is a professional actor.

Matapang. Matindi. Palaban. Ito ang mga salitang nagpapatunay na ka-abang abang na ang mga eksena sa “Hanngang Saan” lalo na kapag may eksena na si Paco na ginagampanan ni Arjo Atayde.

Ms. Sylvia Sanchez talks about how serious and dedicated Arjo Atayde is when it comes to his craft and she always have the best advice to keep him motivated on what he does.

Ang laging payo ni Ms. Sylvia Sanchez kay Arjo simula ng ito ay pumasok sa showbiz industry ay “Mahalin at yakapin nito ng buong buo kung ano man ang character na ginagampanan nya at isa-puso ito”. Ito naman ang makikita nating lahat sa mga proyekto ni Arjo, kaya naman marami ang humahanga sa pagiging professional nya.

To date, Hanggang Saan's rating keep soaring high each day and I hope that Arjo will have more projects this year and the coming years because he is really a talented actor. Hopefully, he can do a movie as well soon. With Arjo's versatility, he will surely soar high.

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Mama's Girl top billed by Sylvia Sanchez & Sofia Andres showing on January 17

Diego Loyzaga Sunday, January 14, 2018

REGAL grandly kicks off the year with its inspirational drama movie, "Mama's Girl" topbilled by Regal Babies of their generation Sylvia Sanchez and Sofia Andres.

Last January Regal Films held a Blogger's Conference for Mama's Girl together with the cast, Director and Writer.

"We want to start the year right by giving our audience something that will inspire them more to embrace change, make more time for the people who matter most and live life to the fullest.," shared Roselle Monteverde about Regal Entertainment Inc.'s latest offering that will hit cinemas nationwide this January 17. "Mama's Girl" will somehow open an issue and try to bridge the gap between the thrill-seeking millennials and the overly concerned older generation.

Meanwhile, Sylvia considers her first movie this 2018 as a blessing. She said, "Napakasarap sa pusong maging bahagi ng isang proyekto na alam mong may magandang mensahe para sa mga manunuod. Kung sa 'Greatest Love' at 'Hanggang Saan' ay nakita nyo ako bilang isang martir na ina na isasakripisyo ang lahat para sa anak, dito sa Mama's Girl ibang tipo naman ng nanay ang makikilala nila - fighter siya!"

Sylvia Sanchez also mentioned that she never dreamed, at her age right now, that her career will sudden reach it's highest peak to date after The Greatest Love, she is very thankful to all the projects and blessings coming her way especially to Arjo and Ria who already has their own career and now has a name of their own in the showbiz industry. For Mama's Girl, she described the film as a film that will touch your heart and make you appreciate your family especially your mothers more.

Sylvia also shared what kind of Mom she is at their home, she described herself as, "Gagawin ko ang lahat para sayo, pero wag nilang tatapakan ang pagka-Nanay ko.Dapat laging andun yung respeto."

Sylvia is confident that a lot of people, especially moms and daughters, can relate to the story of her character Mina and her daughter Abby (played by Sofia). She said that through the film, parents and their millennial kids will understand each other's journey.

Sylvia Sanchez is Mina in Mama's Girl

"Single mom man o hindi, lahat ng nanay ay magsasabing naranasan o narararanasan nila ang pinagdadaanan ni Mina. Yung punto ng buhay mo na mapapaisip ka kung anong nangyari sa anak mo at sa relasyon nyong mag-ina. Napabuti ka nga ba dahil sa akin o mas napasama pa? Siguradong hindi ka lang iiyak sa mga eksena dito kundi mapapaisip ka tungkol sa estado ng iyong pamilya," said Sylvia.

Sofia, on the other hand, is thankful to the movie as it served as an eye-opener. "My character Abby and I are a bit on the same phase wherein we want to try to be more adventurous to the point that we sometimes overlook our parent's concern. Sa movie, young people like me will realize that there are life lessons that we need to learn the hard way at wala kang ibang dapat gawin kundi matutong manindigan at magbago para sa ikabubuti mo." Sofia's recent movie with Regal Entertainment was Pwera Usog.

This 2018, she will take the lead role with his love team Diego Loyzaga that will surely give the fans "LIT" kilig more than they see on television. Diego will play Nico, a lowkey boy but the good and dutiful son every mother would like best for their daughter. Haunted Forest star Jameson Blake, will play the role of Zak, a rockstar bad boy with the face of an angel, another love interest of Sofia's character Abby.

Heaven Peralejo

Karen Reyes

Diego Loyzaga with Sofia Andres

Under the direction of Connie S.A. Macatuno, also starring are Yana Asistio, Heaven Peralejo, Karen Reyes, Arlene Muhlach, Allan Paule, Alora Sasam among others.

Don't miss Regal's inspirational drama film opening this year 2018 that will share different and deeper meaning of LOVE, PASSION, COMPASSION, COMMITMENT & FORGIVENESS.

Mama's Girl is showing on January 17 in cinemas nationwide.

Watch the official trailer of Mama's Girl