Diva's 9 hours SWEET ESCAPE!

Have read this in Diva’s facebook “is in Cebu now...but for 9 hours lng waaaahhh...i miss Cebu!.. :)” and I was like, 9 hours??? So I prepared myself to go in SM.

As part of the Cebu Business Month, P.E.O.P.L.E Success Stories event was held yesterday, June 26, 2010, 4pm at the SM City Cebu Cinema 1. Lots of schools like USJR, Sisters of Mary Girls High and such, were invited to hear the stories of role models and achievers on their winning moments. Selected students from USJR, Benedicto College, Sisters of Mary performed some presentations and of course, DIVA MONTELABA was also there to perform and entertain the audience.

Before this event started I got the chance to see Diva. She approached us, smiled and gave me a beso. After saying her hellos to some people she went back to the backstage to prepare. The event was started with a prayer, presentations were delivered and interviews were done before Diva’s turn to face the audience

She joined the students in dancing a Cebuano song with lyrics like “Bai, pastilan bai, ayaw paglangay-langay”.

After that dance introduction, Diva had her moment to thank all the people for supporting her in her journey. She shared how happy she really is to be back in Cebu though she didn’t have the time to went home. She also stated that the words “Thank You” will never be enough to tell all Cebuanos especially her co-Josenians how grateful she is to their support. She believes that she couldn’t make it without the support of these people. Diva never failed to admire the Cebuanos on how talented they really are. With all confidence and pride, Diva said, “Proud jud kaayo ko to be a Cebuano” (I’m so proud to be a Cebuano).

After her little THANK YOUs, she sang Love Story. She gave some souvenirs from the CCCI to some audience during her performance.

Her second and also the last song was Battlefield. This time, she went down to the audience and gave some GMA souvenirs. The energy was so high with audience screaming. The event continued while Diva had her exit. We also had a quick run to the backstage to see Diva. In the backstage, we just had a quick flash of chats while she’s beside me slightly hugging me (how sweet! Haha) and there she told us that she will have her flight back an hour or two by then for the technical rehearsal for Party Pilipinas, I guess.

Though in a hurry still we got the chance to have atleast 2 shots of picture then we headed out. Of course, Diva took time to eat in Maxs together with the GMA staffs. From there, we went home already. I can really say that Diva enjoyed that day. It was a one quick sweet escape! Just 9 hours? Who cares!

by: Lex Pielago ( Cebu City)

Bonggang Dance Prod sa Party Pilipinas

(Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated June 26, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Sayaw Pilipinas ang tema ngayong Linggo sa Party Pilipinas dahil manggugulat sina Diva Montelaba, Yassi, Wynwyn, at Ro chelle Pangilinan sa kanilang dance number, plus may production pa na inspired by House of Mirrors kasama sina Mark Herras, Enzo Pineda, Sef Cadayona, at Rocco Nacino. Abangan ang all-star prod na aawitin ang mga Gary Valenciano hits.

Makiki-jamming naman kina Mark Bautista, Jay Perillo, Geoff Taylor, at Janno Gibbs ang mga sexy ladies na sina Rochelle Pa ngilinan, Bianca King, Lovi Poe, Ehra Madrigal, at Bubbles Paraiso. Sina Carla Abellana, Heart Evangelista, Bianca, Lovi, at Rhian Ramos ay bibirit saCircus ni Britney Spears!

Abangan din ang ipakikilalang dance sensation sa Party Pilipinas, Linggo ng tanghali, sa GMA 7.

Espina: Rhian and Diva grace CBM | Sun.Star Network Online

Espina: Rhian and Diva grace CBM | Sun.Star Network Online

THIS IS ME... DIVA MONTELABA

Party Pilipinas 3D! Opening Number

Part 1

In this video: Kyla, Diva Montelaba, Yassi Pressman, Wynwyn Marquez, Enzo Pineda, Sef Cadayona, Steven Silva, Elmo Magalona and Jay-R

Part 2

In this Video: Rachel Ann Go, Frencheska Farr, Diva, Steven, Yassi, Wynwyn, Sef and Enzo

Videos courtesy of PINASWATCH3

Party Pilipinas 3D Episode- June 20, 2010

Photos courtesy of Director Rico Gutierrez ( Party Pilipinas Fanpage)

Blithe and Bubbly Diva in Warm Bahrain!

"Ang iniiiiiiiiiiiiiit...!" ang salubong ko kay Diva when I picked her up at the NAIA terminal 1 last June 13 at 11:45 am. Pero she still managed to smile at sabi niya, "Ate mas matindi ang init sa Bahrain!" Yes, I agree sa sinabi niya...at di naman nangangahulugan na nagko-complain siya. In fact, Diva was overwhelmed sa mainit din na pagtanggap sa kanya ng ating mga kababayan sa Kingdom of Bahrain. Kasing-init nga daw ng panahon doon.

While at the van, she started sharing stories. I was just really amused the way Diva talked about the show, the people, the place and her experience there, but I guess there wasn't any culture shock on her face. All just amazements! As what was written here, It was her first time to work or perform abroad. At sobrang hindi yata niya inaasahan na ganoon kadami ang mga Filipino sa Bahrain. I recalled when she said, "Nakakatuwa ate, para akong nagso-show sa Cebu sa dami ng mga Cebuano, Davaoeno at mga bisaya doon." So it means, di naman siya nanibago ng husto. "Lahat ng stores na mapasyalan namin sa malls at sa iba pang shopping area doon may Pinoy employee", she added. I knew how excited she was at that moment. She can't wait to reach her place, because she took out immediately a box of chocolates from her luggage and said, "Pasalubong ko sa mga kids mo at sa iyo ate!" I don't remember if I had expressed exactly my joy when she handed it to me. But it indeed brought me happiness. ( I want her to know that.) It's not the chocolate but her sweetness and thoughtfulness. :)

I can feel how she misses Party Pilipinas, as DIVAholics and her friends miss her energetic production number there too. Pero she loss nothing, because she gained a different kind of experience in lieu of her absence sa show. And it's part of the job. While Party Pilipinas has its Independence day special, Diva has her different celebration of the same event too. Iba din ang mag-celebrate ng Araw ng Kalayaan ng mga Pilipino sa labas ng Bansa. Ang sarap ipagmalaki ang pagiging isang Pilipino!


According to Diva, there's one person na di niya makakalimutan sa pagpunta niya sa Bahrain. It was Khalid Isa Al Alawi one of the Starstruck V contestants who made it to top 28. Khalid was one of the eight international contenders chosen this season, and he was from the Kingdom of Bahrain. They became friends here in the Philippines during the earlier part of the search. Kaya naman, very happy si Khalid na magkita sila ni Diva muli. According to Diva, malaking tulong ang naibigay ni Khalid sa kanya doon. Nagmistula nga daw na tour guide niya ang kaibigan. Kaya naman sobrang thankful ang Starstruck V First Princess sa kanya.


After the show, Diva took the remaining time to explore the place. She bought some stuff and took some photos as a souvenir of her first job abroad! Tolerable naman daw ang temperature doon pero it was really hotter than the Philippine summer. Filipinos are pliant like a bamboo so we could easily adjust to any place or any condition. And knowing Diva, she can find ways to enjoy, kahit gaano pa ka-limited ang time na meron siya.


For the trust and opportunity, Diva wants to thank GMA. She also wants to extend her gratitude to Ms. Gen Magno for taking good care of her all through out her stay in Bahrain hanggang sa pag-uwi and to the the Filipino Community and Philippine Embassy of Bahrain para sa mainit na pagtanggap sa kanya at sa patuloy na pagtangkilik ng mga ito sa GMA Pinoy TV!

Diva cheers the crowd with her song and dance number.

Filipinos and locals of Bahrain, as they gather for the event.

Finding a hard time to choose? Get both.

She loves purple, doesn't she?

Hayun....nakapili din.!

Diva and Khalid

Diva with Khalid, Ms Gen Magno and other kababayan.

posted by: u_cant_stop_me

14June2010

photos courtesy of :

Ms. DIVA Montelaba &

Mr. Joseph Sardalla

DIVA MONTELABA joins the Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Bahrain

Diva Montelaba will be one of the special guests in the celebration of Philippine Independence day in the Kingdom of Bahrain this coming June 11. It's her first time to go out of the country, kaya naman doble ang excitement na nararamdaman ni Diva. She is excited to meet and entertain our Kababayan in Bahrain and equally excited in the fulfillment of one of her dreams, that is to perform abroad.

Most Filipinos there are subscibers of GMA Pinoy TV. Nasusundan nila ang pakikipagtunggali ni Diva noong panahon ng kompetisyon sa Starstruck V kaya naman excited na sila sa pakikisaya ng dalaga sa kanila.