I MET this very popular Hollywood costume designer Keith Holman two years ago when he came to the Philippines for a visit.
Kasama niya ang isa pang Hollywood producer with their Japanese counterpart that time. They were scouting for some Pinoy artists actually that time for some international shows and there they met my two artists – Michael Pangilinan and Prima Diva Billy.
Manghang-mangha sila sa husay ni Prima Diva Billy na naka-set that time sa Zirkoh. Si Michael naman ay kasabay nilang mag-guest noon sa “Mismo” program namin ni Papa Ahwel Paz sa DZMM and Keith loved Michael’s rendition of Dance With My Father whose original singer, the late Luther Vandross, was Keith’s client and friend for many years.
“I have a jacket of Luther in my storage – the once he used in one of his farewell concerts. I’m gonna give it to you,” ani Keith kay Michael na ikinatuwa naman ni bagets.
A few days later, Keith couldn’t find the jacket but instead sent via e-mail a sketch of a Michael Jackson suit for our dear Michael. He invited us, Prima Diva Billy and I, that time para sana maging guest sa R&B Hall of Fame Awards sa Detroit kaya lang, nu’ng naayos ko na ang flight sked namin, nag-change date ang event – napaaga.
That was the time na bumiyahe kami ni Lito Alejandria to Europe via L.A. Kaloka ang haba ng trip na iyon pero na-enjoy ko naman sobra.
Marami kaming plano ni Keith para kina Michael and Prima Diva Billy pero hindi ko pa puwedeng ikuwento para di maudlot. Basta matutuwa na lang kayo when that time comes.
Keith is a well-respected costume designer in Hollywood and sobrang bait talaga nito. Love niya ako – he likes daw my character. Wow, thanks friend.
Anyway, I received a press release from Theatrical Harmony Media about my dear friend Keith Holman and here it goes: “Sunday at 9 AM Pacific, the Son of Man (leader and teacher of the New Nation of Islam) will have a special guest on his broadcast: Hollywood fashion and costume designer, Mr. Keith Holman.
“Mr. Holman has designed costumes for many stars, including Michael Jackson, Heavy D, Elizabeth Taylor, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and many more.
“Mr. Holman and the Son of Man will be discussing the need to preserve and share history and knowledge with the public. Mr. Holman will share some of his experiences in the industry, and he will also speak on his latest project: The new up and coming African American Cultural Center and Museum that is now in the conceptual stage in Orange County, California.
Watch the live broadcast on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/newnationofislam. You can also listen over your phone by calling this teleconference room (it’s just a regular long-distance phone call): The number is (605) 562-3140 access code 869571#. This broadcast also airs live in Detroit on simulcast radio and television station 88.1 FM WHPR and TV33 / Comcast 90.”
Bongga, di ba? Talagang pinadalhan nila ako ng press release para maisulat ko sa BANDERA dahil malakas siguro ito sa market doon sa kanila.
Bakit? Meron ba tayong subscription for BANDERA doon, kafatid na Ervin? Ha-hahaha! (Baka yung BANDERA website ang winner doon, sis! Ha-hahahaha! And why not, di ba? – Ed).