Axe Apollo Space Academy searches for the First Filipino Astronaut

So, what kept me veeeeeery busy these past few days with not even a second to spare for my blog? Well, just the awesomest AXE campaign I've launched - EVER!

I am still smiling up to my ears because of the crazy and super successful day we had yesterday for the launch of the AXE Apollo Space Academy where we will be sending the First Filipino into Space. Yes, you read that right! AXE - the no.1 fragrance brand on Earth- introduced an experience that's literally OUT OF THIS WORLD. As in out of this world din ang experience ko in managing this project sa sobrang intense. 

To celebrate the global launch of a new fragrance called AXE Apollo, AXE, together with its space travel agency called Space Expedition Corporation (SXC) And XCOR Aerospace,  will be launching people to space. And we're not just talking about the kind of 'space' boys ask their girlfriends for, but actual space - the kind outside the planet. 

Here's the official announcement from Buzz Aldrin, himself. 

What's so exciting about this project we call the Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA) is that AXE could be sending anyone. That's right. AXE is sending untrained civilians with absolutely no business floating around in zero gravity into space. The plan is to send one person from every AXE country on Earth to space, and AXE Philippines has secured one slot and will soon make history by funding the first Filipino expedition to space. And anyone could be the First Pinoy Astronaut. 

Here are snapshots and some behind the scene photos of what happened yesterday. 

Unilever CEO, Mr. Peter Cowan and AXE Brand Manager, Gem Laforteza
with the Pinoy Astronaut and Axe Apollo Space Girls
at the earlier media lunch at the Makati Shangri La.

18:00 Mission Briefing at Whitespace

Panoramic shot at Whitespace

Host, Atom Arraullo, at work.

AXE Apollo Council - Sam YG, Ramon Bautista and Gino Quillamor
with the Pinoy Astronaut and AXE Apollo Space Girl at the Levitation booth.

AXE Apollo Space GIrl at the Mission Control Room

The Space Buzz before the curtains opened.

Reveal of the AXE Apollo Space Camp

The Clueless Mrs. together with the AXE Apollo Space Girls

Celebrity sightings at the AXE Apollo Space Academy

From Top to Bottom (L-R)
with DJ Callum David
with Atom Arraullo
with Ramon Bautista
with Sam YG
Ramon with Gino Quillamor
with Apples Aberin, Head of PR, Personal Care, Unilever Philippines

AXE Apollo Space Academy Launch via Instagram

So, if you want to become the first Filipino space traveler and join the ranks of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Han Solo, sign up now at www.AxeApollo.com and get your friends to vote for your profile to get to advance to the next stage. Stay tuned for more details.

Visit Axe Philippines Facebook fan page 

or Follow @AxePhilippines on Twitter or #AxeApollo2013
for more info. 

On a sad note, with all the successful campaigns I've managed for AXE, it saddens me to say that this is actually the last campaign I'll launch for AXE. It has been lengend- *wait for it* -ary, LEGENDARY experience, and I don't think anything can top the coolness of these projects I handled for AXE. To team Apollo, my clients, and to whoever the First Filipino Astronaut will be, good luck and God speed!   

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.
Project Manager, Open Philippines, for Axe Philippines

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and

Axe Apollo Space Academy

signing off.

In Pursuit of Happyness this 2013

I've been reading a lot of 2012 thank you-s and goodbyes and 2013 greetings from a lot of bloggers that I follow over the holidays and I've been desperately wanting to do one too. And believe me, I have tried... 

Time and time again, I find myself open a blank page attempting a new post to greet the New Year but NOTHING is just coming out. Few minutes of staring at a completely blank page then stirs me into an overwhelming anxiety attack with a mix of frustration and  disappointment being fought by a little spark of hope and optimism I have deep inside, that begged the questions -  Was my 2012 legendary? Have I done enough to make myself believe that 2012 was a success? Have I achieved my goals? - and just when I'm about to get myself to type a single word, I end up shutting my laptop off and save my thoughts and my attempted blog post for another day, with the hopes of having a clearer head.  

With my obvious week of silence, it took me some time to realize and acknowledge the reason behind this anxiety. 

To be honest, I do not want 2012 to end just yet because there are still a lot of things I want to do (to fix) and it took some courage for me to finally admit to myself that I am really just down cold scared to face 2013. 

I have been known to be a person who's always in control of my life and always has a 3-year plan. And I hate to admit that 2012 was a blur because I really didn't know how to find myself and answer my own question "What's next?" While great opportunities found its way into my path with my cluelessness and this big hanging "?" (question mark) over my head, I'm am still soooo afraid to enter yet another year with having no clearer sense of direction. 

Segue to my last blog post with a renewed sense of hope, determination and much optimism, I got myself looking back at a brighter 2012 series of events, where I...

January  - Married the love of my life, got myself my very first iPhone, went to Misibis Bay for the Honeymoon and moved in to our new condo.

February - Traveled to Boracay for my friend's wedding

March - Modeled for BPI and got myself a billboard! 

April - Resigned from work, Started the Clueless Mrs. and Officially registered my weddings & events coordination biz.

May - Traveled to Majayjay B&B for a quick labor day retreat and went for a swim at Taytay Falls, Tandemed with Georgina Wilson for a Garnier ad, Joined Open Philippines, met BNO and reunited with Ramon Bautista after 5 years.

June - Achieved a successful Axe Anarchy Raid Event and met Petra Mahalimuyak and  Traveled to Singapore.

July - Learned how to play Football.

August - Publicly launched my blog - the Clueless Mrs. - and received an overwhelming response.

September - Launched Axe Anarchy Island Sexy Saves Boracay Campaign.

October - Went to the TikTik Movie Premiere and met Dingdong Dantes, Attended the Philippine Fashion Week for the very first time, Went back to Boracay and jumped off a cliff and survived!

November - Achieved a successul Axe Anarchy Island Bikini Auction Party to save Boracay and Started to get invited to events as a blogger.

December - Got a makeover,  Now acknowledged as an official blogger, and Realized my long-shot true destiny and first love and passion - FASHION.

Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something. Not even me. All right? 

Christopher: All right. 

Christopher Gardner: You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period.

- In Pursuit of Happyness (2006) 

Looking back now, my 2012 wasn't so bad... (right?) My traditional, old-school dad would probably still not approve of the plans I have to follow my dreams and I might second-guess myself from time to time again BUT as I promised myself before and I promise myself now, "I WILL NEVER STOP TRYING." And this is what I will carry this 2013.

So, to my readers and to the rest of the world, Happy New Year and may you all have a fruitful and inspiring 2013!

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

TIKTIK Premiere

When I first saw the trailer of TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles,  I told myself, I AM GOING TO WATCH THIS. 

True enough, not only did I get to see it first, I also got invited to the Industry VIP Premiere, by no other than Ramon Bautista who plays "Bart" in the film, with influential celebrities and personalities to share popcorn with. (Okay, I'm exaggerating... popcorn was kkb *haha*)

[Thought Bubble: No, I will not admit that I asked for tickets!]

Oh, did I just write what I was supposed not to admit? *lol* Alright, I did ask for the tickets but just because I cannot bear to miss to be one of the firsts to watch the film! It's a social currency I'd die to have.  

Because my hubby is currently pilay, I brought my sister with me instead. We were seriously like fan girls taking pictures with every celebrity we see, well whoever we can get the courage to approach anyway... And because I'm kapalmuks, I asked Ramon to get us to have a picture with Dingdong Dantes. 

If by chance you're a caveman like few I know, watch the official trailer here:

Here are the epic photos from last night's VIP Industry Premiere of TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles.

The Clueless Mrs. at the VIP Premiere of
TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles
10-16-2012, Greenbelt 3 Cinema 2

I just had to highlight that the film's
poster design is really nice! 

The talented cast of TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles

A quick photo of me & my sis.

Remember her? Always loved her Scary Lola character.
One of the veterans in Philippine Aswang movies.

With Lovi Poe. Sorry my shadow covered her pretty face.
She is such a darling.

Me, my sis and Dingdong Dantes
Photo taken by Ramon Bautista *hihi*

The Man of the Hour, Direk Erik Matti.
I'm so privileged to have worked with this man years ago
for  Ramon Bautista's first-ever TV commercial. 

My Hero, the Dragon/ Bart, Ramon Bautista

Just had to share...

It's amazing to learn that the film was actually 5 years in the making, from the dinner that blossomed a great idea of an Aswang film shot in green screen, between renowned director Erik Matti and big man Dondon Monteverde, up until TIKTIK's first premiere screening. 

It's evident that blood, sweat and tears, not to mention 5 year risky financial investment, was put into creating this film. From the well-crafted close-to-life production design, casting, acting workshops, 28 day 24/7 shoot, and post-production computer graphics and effects where 60 graphic artists worked night and day to come up with unbelievable eye-popping effects. I am just sO impressed.

Verdict on the film? A-mazing! I'd probably watch it again this week. I love the playful mix of suspense, action and humor of the film. Aside from the computer graphics, the movie was also oozing with a very talented cast. Every character really played a crucial role in the movie that builds and builds up into one awesome visual presentation. 

TIKTIK really sets the calibre high for Pinoy movies. If I should wait for another 5 years for another great beautifully-polished movie, trust me, I'll be willing to wait.  

Special thanks to Ramon Bautista for the premiere tickets.

For more of the Aswang Chronicles, click here.

xoxo, 

The Clueless Mrs.