Bam Aquino, Joey Salceda, Iya Villania named UN spokespersons
Article excerpt from GMA News Online, In the solidarity concert held at the University of the Philippines, the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Advocates’ newest additions included actress Iya Villania, youth leader Bam Aquino, Albay Governor Joey Salceda, and women’s NGO director Iza Abeja. Click here for the full article listing.
The Wedding Singer: From film to stage
Article excerpt from The Philippine Star, Gian Magdangal plays Sandler’s role as hopeless romantic wedding singer Robbie Hart; Iya Villania as waitress Julia Sullivan, with stage actress Shiela Valderrama-Martinez as her alternate; Nikki Valdez as Julia’s cousin, with former Miss Saigon-UK tour talent Analin Bantug as alternate; and Jeremy Aguado as Julia’s fiancé Glen Guglia....
Wedding bells ringing for Iya and Gian
Article excerpt from The Daily Tribune, Like the ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet, actors Iya Villania and Gian Magdangal are worlds apart. Iya is a host for ABS-CBN’s Sunday variety show ASAP, while Gian performs for the rival Party Pilipinas on GMA 7. But once their eyes meet, their voices collide and the music plays,...
Iya Villania, Nikki Valdez return to musical theater
Article excerpt from ABS-CBN News, Partly because of the dearth of films, movie and television projects, young stars and singers Iya Villania, Gian Magdangal and Nikki Valdez have embarked again in another medium to showcase their talents. For the second time, they come together in a happy, startling and well-meaning Broadway musical theater, “The Wedding...
Gian Magdangal and Iya Villania will topbill The Wedding Singer
Article excerpt from PEP, Gian Magdangal and Iya Villania will step into the roles originated by Tony-nominated actor and cult singer-comedian Stephen Lynch and Tony winner Laura Benanti, respectively. Gian will portray Robbie Hart while Iya will alternate with theater actress for the role of Julia Sullivan. The production is based on the surprise Adam...
Iya Villania on Drew Arellano: ‘He’s the one’
Article excerpt from ABS-CBN News Online, Iya Villania and Drew Arellano started out as a love team five years ago, which soon spilled over into their off-cam lives. Unlike other showbiz couples, they really haven’t been in headlines because of intrigues and breakup rumors. “Eh hindi naman kasi kami yung showbiz couple, eh. I’m sure...
Nikki, Iya happy college grads
Article excerpt from Philippine Daily Inquirer, For Iya, finishing college means no more term papers to submit or science books to read intently. “But I will miss the pressure of beating deadlines,” she admitted. Visit the link below for full article listing, Nikki, Iya happy college grads
Iya Villania reveals her "first broken heart"
Article excerpts from Philippine Entertainment Portal, Last October 28, Iya Villania experienced a role reversal since she did not introduce a musician or a music video but she herself became a singer during the media launch of her debut album titled Finally! The MYX VJ performed “Spell’s Broken” and “I Never Cry” at the Dynasty...
Iya Villania enters recording scene with "Finally"
Article excerpt from Philippine Entertainment Portal, Iya Villania’s reason for coming to the Philippines was because of her first love. And after years of waiting, finally, her first love has finally been recognized. Although she already has Drew Arellano in her life, Iya has long been in love with her first passion: singing. And now...
