G22 takes over with release of Mutya ng Pilipinas theme song ‘Takin’ Over’

Published December 11, 2022, 7:46 AM

by Manila Bulletin Entertainment

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After a string of successful performances (such as the 2022 POPSTIVAL K-Pop Meets P-Pop concert, the 27th Asian Television Awards, and the ENHYPEN Fan Meet in Manila just to name a few) and the release of the fearless track “Defy”, P-Pop’s Newest Caliber G22 is back with another certified banger, the theme song of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022 – “Takin’ Over”.

“Takin’ Over” was officially released on the midnight of Dec 7, 2022 (Wednesday). Both the lyric video and audio video were also released at the same time on the official G22 YouTube channel.

The theme song was made for the 52nd edition of the prestigious Mutya ng Pilipinas national beauty pageant and G22 was aptly given the task of bringing the empowering song to life, a task that the group accomplished with much gratitude and flying colors. The audience of the coronation night (held on December 4, 2022 at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City, Metro Manila) was given a special treat as they got to witness the girls perform the song in public for the very first time. In fact, the girls made it to the Twitter trending list right after their electrifying performance during the coronation night. 

The hard-hitting and powerful vibe of “Takin’ Over” continues to amplify the femme fatale-esque character and women empowerment messaging of the girls’ music.

The words and music are composed by Kiko “KIKX” Salazar and Alas Ramos with Alas Ramos also responsible for the arrangement, mixing, and mastering. Frank Lloyd Mamaril produced the track while UMG Philippines distributed and released it.

G22 is Cornerstone Entertainment’s official P-Pop girl group composed of four members, namely: AJ, Jaz,  Alfea, and Bianca. Prior to “Takin’ Over”, the group has released three other songs, namely: “Defy”, “Babalik”, and debut single “Bang”.

“Takin’ Over” is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, and other digital music platforms. The official lyric video and audio video are now also available on the G22 Official YouTube channel.

Kristen Stewart named youngest-ever Berlin film fest jury chief

by Agence-France-Presse

BERLIN (AFP) – US actor Kristen Stewart will in February  head up the jury at Berlin’s international film festival, Europe’s first major cinema showcase of the year, organisers said Friday.

The Berlinale, as the event is known, told AFP that Stewart, 32, would be the youngest person in its 73-year history to lead the panel selecting the winners of the Golden and Silver Bear top prizes.

Festival chiefs Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian called the star of “Spencer” and the “Twilight” movies “one of the most talented and multi-faceted actors of her generation”. 

“Young, shining and with an impressive body of work behind her, Kristen Stewart is the perfect bridge between US and Europe,” they said in a statement.

(FILES) This file photo taken on September 13, 2019 shows US actress Kristen Stewart unveiling her dedicated beach locker room on the Promenade des Planches during the 45th Deauville US Film Festival in Deauville, western France. – US actress Kristen Stewart will be the president of the International Jury at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2023, the festival directors announced on December 9, 2022. (Photo by LOU BENOIST / AFP)

Considered one of Hollywood’s major young talents, Stewart began her career as a child actor, starring alongside Jodie Foster in David Fincher’s “Panic Room”.

The five-part “Twilight” saga made her and Robert Pattinson global superstars. Both have harnessed their box office bankability to pursue projects with independent directors on each side of the Atlantic.

In 2015, Stewart became the first American to win France’s Cesar film award, for her role alongside Juliette Binoche in “Clouds of Sils Maria”. 

Two years later she marked her directorial and screenwriting debut with the short film “Come Swim” and in 2018 served on the main jury at the Cannes film festival.

She was nominated for an Academy Award as best actress for her turn as Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain’s 2021 drama “Spencer”.

The Berlinale, which will run February 16-26, ranks with Cannes and Venice among Europe’s top three film festivals and serves as an early annual launchpad for the industry.

Spanish director Carla Simon won the Golden Bear for best film this year for “Alcarras”, a Catalan drama about peach farmers.

Organisers announced last month that three-time Oscar winner Steven Spielberg, 75, would attend the event to pick up an Honorary Golden Bear prize for lifetime achievement.