Philippine Fiesta
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The Philippine Fiesta is a Filipino cultural festival and trade show held every August at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey
. The two-day Philippine Fiesta is one of the biggest indoor gathering of Filipino American
s in the East Coast. It features a trade pavilion with exhibitors from both the United States
and the Philippines
, a cultural festival with local groups and performers, and a concert featuring top artists from the Philippines. Furthermore, on the Friday night before the Philippine Fiesta weekend, a gala is held to welcome exhibitors, dignitaries, performers, Miss Philippine Fiesta Pageant finalists, and other special guests. special guests are Kim Chiu
and Gerald Anderson
, stars of ABS-CBN
's Tayong Dalawa
. Also featuring are Philippine Modern Jukebox Queen– Sheryn Regis
and Pinoy Dream Academy’s– Bugoy.
A series of seminars for business, Investment opportunities and self-improvement will be available during the two-day event.
and Milagros Mendez produced the US-Philippines Tradeshow at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York
to establish an event to connect Filipino American businesses and consumers. The event was followed by the 1997 Philippine Trade Fair & Fiesta in the New York Coliseum
in Manhattan
. In 2001, the event was renamed as the Philippine Fiesta and moved to its new location at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. It has since been an annual event, featuring Filipino performers including Nora Aunor
, Judy Ann Santos
, Vilma Santos-Recto, and Gary Valenciano
.
Special Guests: Marian Rivera
/ Dingdong Dantes
/ Bea Alonzo
August 16 & 17, 2008
Special Guests: Pops Fernandez
/ Piolo Pascual
/ Jun Polistico / Pokwang
August 18 & 19, 2007
Special Guests: Judy Anne Santos / Ryan Agoncillo
/ Diether Ocampo
/ Faith Cuneta / Celeste Legaspi
August 19 & 20, 2006
Special Guests: Hon Mayor Vilma Santos Recto / Aiza Seguerra
/ Nanette Inventor/Jon Santos/Leo Martinez
August 20 & 21, 2005
Special Guests: Nora Aunor
/ Lirio Vital / Fe Delos Reyes & Bernardo Bernardo
August 21 & 22, 2004
Special Guests: Rico J. Puno
/ Mitch Valdez
August 16 & 17, 2003
Special Guests: Pilita Corrales
/ Hotdog
August 17 & 18, 2002
Special Guest: Gary Valenciano
August 18 & 19, 2001
Note: Venue For The Above Events Was The Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, New Jersey
Special Guests: Apo Hiking Society
/ Heart Evangelista
/ Nanette Inventor
May 4, 2007, Boardwalk Hall
, Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 13, 2007, The Copacabana, New York, Ny
April 13, 2007, Hammerstein Ballroom
, New York, Ny
November 11, 2006, Boardwalk Hall
, Atlantic City, New Jersey
November 6, 2005, Trump Taj Mahal Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey
June 11, 2004, Boardwalk Hall
, Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 29, 2000, Newark Symphony Hall
, Newark
, New Jersey
September 20, 1997, Hilton Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Special Guests: Rico J. Puno
/ Ai-Ai Delas Alas / Dulce
July 25 & 26, 1997, New York Coliseum
, New York City
October 26 & 27, 1996, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Special Guests: Amalia Fuentes / Bobby Vasquez / Porkchop / Gabby Concepcion
/ Fe Delos Reyes / Cherry Gil / Eddie Mesa
July 27 & 28, 1996, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, Ny
November 4 & 5, 1995, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
November 12, 1994, Townhall, New York City
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. The two-day Philippine Fiesta is one of the biggest indoor gathering of Filipino American
Filipino American
Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipino Americans, often shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy",Filipinos in what is now the United States were first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century...
s in the East Coast. It features a trade pavilion with exhibitors from both the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, a cultural festival with local groups and performers, and a concert featuring top artists from the Philippines. Furthermore, on the Friday night before the Philippine Fiesta weekend, a gala is held to welcome exhibitors, dignitaries, performers, Miss Philippine Fiesta Pageant finalists, and other special guests. special guests are Kim Chiu
Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu , better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress,singer and model. She lived in Cebu City before she went to Manila for Pinoy Big Brother...
and Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
, stars of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5...
. Also featuring are Philippine Modern Jukebox Queen– Sheryn Regis
Sheryn Regis
Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis , better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipina pop singer, composer, host and actress. Sheryn was a consistent top scorer of Star in a Million, where she eventually ended as runner-up to Erik Santos in January 2004...
and Pinoy Dream Academy’s– Bugoy.
Trade Pavilion
The exposition's marquee offering features sponsors and exhibitors from the Philippines and the United States, showcasing the varied products and services of interest to Filipinos, Filipino Americans and those receptive to the vast potential of the Filipino American market.Food Court
The Food Court offers Filipino dishes with recipes originating from the various regions of the Philippines.Children's Pavilion
Children get the opportunity to learn Philippine folklores, crafts-making and folk dances. The pavilion will also host games and art contests.Entertainment & Cultural Festival
Fine works by visual and performing artists from the US and the Philippines, including comedy acts and musical concerts.A series of seminars for business, Investment opportunities and self-improvement will be available during the two-day event.
History
In 1996, Fernando MendezFernando Méndez
Fernando Méndez is a Argentine footballer currently playing for Cobreloa of the Primera División in Chile....
and Milagros Mendez produced the US-Philippines Tradeshow at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to establish an event to connect Filipino American businesses and consumers. The event was followed by the 1997 Philippine Trade Fair & Fiesta in the New York Coliseum
New York Coliseum
The New York Coliseum was a convention center that stood on Columbus Circle in New York City from 1956 to 2000. It was designed by architects Leon and Lionel Levy in a modified international style, and included both a low building with exhibition space and a 26-story office block.-History:The...
in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
. In 2001, the event was renamed as the Philippine Fiesta and moved to its new location at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. It has since been an annual event, featuring Filipino performers including Nora Aunor
Nora Aunor
Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
, Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
, Vilma Santos-Recto, and Gary Valenciano
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
.
The Company
The event is presented by Philippine Fiesta, Inc. , a division of Special Edition Press, Inc. (SEPI), a multi-media corporation engaged in publishing, graphic design services, and staged events.Events Organized & Presented In The Past
Special Edition Press, Inc.'s Staged Events Division has produced the following concerts and trade/cultural expositions:- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2008
Special Guests: Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
/ Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
/ Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
August 16 & 17, 2008
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2007
Special Guests: Pops Fernandez
Pops Fernández
Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...
/ Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
/ Jun Polistico / Pokwang
Pokwang
- Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...
August 18 & 19, 2007
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2006
Special Guests: Judy Anne Santos / Ryan Agoncillo
Ryan Agoncillo
Kristoffer Lou Ryan Agoncillo , popularly known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino Film and Television actor, model, singer, photographer, and TV host.-Early life:Agoncillo was born on April 10, 1978...
/ Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...
/ Faith Cuneta / Celeste Legaspi
Celeste Legaspi
Celeste Legaspi is a Filipino singer and actress. Her singles and albums reached gold or platinum status during the 1970s and 1980s. She is the daughter of National Artist for Visual Arts Cesar Legaspi...
August 19 & 20, 2006
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2005
Special Guests: Hon Mayor Vilma Santos Recto / Aiza Seguerra
Aiza Seguerra
Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
/ Nanette Inventor/Jon Santos/Leo Martinez
August 20 & 21, 2005
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2004
Special Guests: Nora Aunor
Nora Aunor
Nora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
/ Lirio Vital / Fe Delos Reyes & Bernardo Bernardo
August 21 & 22, 2004
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2003
Special Guests: Rico J. Puno
Rico J. Puno
Enrico de Jesus Puno , better known as Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog lyrics in his rendition of the American song The Way We Were and other...
/ Mitch Valdez
August 16 & 17, 2003
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2002
Special Guests: Pilita Corrales
Pilita Corrales
Pilita Garrido Corrales is a Popular Filipina singer. She is tagged "Asia's Queen of Songs."-Biography:Pilita Garrido Corrales was born in Lahug, Cebu to a Spanish mother Maria Garrido and a half Filipino half Spanish father Jose Corrales...
/ Hotdog
HotDog
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August 17 & 18, 2002
- PHILIPPINE FIESTA 2001
Special Guest: Gary Valenciano
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
August 18 & 19, 2001
Note: Venue For The Above Events Was The Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
- 2007 Pinoy Musik Festival
Special Guests: Apo Hiking Society
APO Hiking Society
The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the Ateneo de Manila high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito...
/ Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
/ Nanette Inventor
May 4, 2007, Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States...
, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Yugyugan Sa Manhattan
April 13, 2007, The Copacabana, New York, Ny
- Piolo PascualPiolo PascualPiolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
, Sam MilbySam MilbySamuel Lloyd "Sam" Lacia Milby , is a Filipino-American who joined Pinoy Big Brother as a housemate...
, & PokwangPokwang- Filmography :TelevisionFilms-External links:...
Live Concert
April 13, 2007, Hammerstein Ballroom
Hammerstein Ballroom
The Hammerstein Ballroom is a two-tiered, 12,000 square feet ballroom located within the Manhattan Center Studios on 311 West 34th Street in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America. It is known for its elegant appearance and excellent acoustical design...
, New York, Ny
- 2006 Gary ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
World Tour 2006 With Diether OcampoDiether OcampoDiether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...
& Kristine HermosaKristine HermosaKristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
November 11, 2006, Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States...
, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 2005 Gary ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
/Zsa-Zsa Padilla Live Concert
November 6, 2005, Trump Taj Mahal Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 2004 Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
-Kuh LedesmaKuh LedesmaKuh Ledesma is a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer. She is known in the Philippines as the "Pop Diva". Kuh Ledesma has been performing for 25 years in the music industry which encompasses more than 300 concerts, numerous awards in the Philippines, and 18 albums in the Philippine recording...
(Power Of 2) Live Concert
June 11, 2004, Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall
Boardwalk Hall, formally known as the Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, is an arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States...
, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 2000 Nora AunorNora AunorNora "Guy" Aunor is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. Aunor has also topbilled several stage plays, television shows, and concerts. She is regarded as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry"...
Live Concert
April 29, 2000, Newark Symphony Hall
Newark Symphony Hall
Newark Symphony Hall at 1020 Broad Street in Newark, New Jerseywas built in 1925 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It was known for many years as The Mosque Theater.-Design and construction:...
, Newark
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, New Jersey
- 1997 Jo Ramos With Randy SantiagoRandy SantiagoRandy Gerard Legaspi Santiago more commonly known as simply Randy Santiago, is a Filipino actor, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the big brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr....
& The Manouevers
September 20, 1997, Hilton Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 1997 Philippine Trade Fair & Fiesta 97
Special Guests: Rico J. Puno
Rico J. Puno
Enrico de Jesus Puno , better known as Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino pop singing artist and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. He started the trend of incorporating Tagalog lyrics in his rendition of the American song The Way We Were and other...
/ Ai-Ai Delas Alas / Dulce
Dulce
The term Dulce may refer to:-Places:*Dulce Base, a supposed American secret military facility*Dulce, New Mexico*Dulce River *Dulce River, a river in Guatemala-People:* Dulce, a Mexican singer...
July 25 & 26, 1997, New York Coliseum
New York Coliseum
The New York Coliseum was a convention center that stood on Columbus Circle in New York City from 1956 to 2000. It was designed by architects Leon and Lionel Levy in a modified international style, and included both a low building with exhibition space and a 26-story office block.-History:The...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
- 1996 Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
Concert
October 26 & 27, 1996, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 1996 Us-Philippines Tradeshow 96
Special Guests: Amalia Fuentes / Bobby Vasquez / Porkchop / Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion is a Filipino actor and businessman.-Early Life:Gabby was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines to Rolando “Rollie” Concepcion and Lourdes Arellano. He is the great grandson of prominent Manila landmark architect Juan Arellano...
/ Fe Delos Reyes / Cherry Gil / Eddie Mesa
July 27 & 28, 1996, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, Ny
- 1995 BanigBanigA Banig is a handwoven mat usually used in East Asia and Philippines for sleeping and sitting. This type of mat was traditionally made in the Philippines. Although has been more widely used too....
In Concert
November 4 & 5, 1995, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 1994 Kuh LedesmaKuh LedesmaKuh Ledesma is a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer. She is known in the Philippines as the "Pop Diva". Kuh Ledesma has been performing for 25 years in the music industry which encompasses more than 300 concerts, numerous awards in the Philippines, and 18 albums in the Philippine recording...
Live Concert
November 12, 1994, Townhall, New York City