For ages, arts and entertainment has held an almost sacred position in our lives. In today’s fast-paced world of ever-changing amusement, a source is needed to familiarize the discerning public with the best that entertainment has to offer.
While there are numerous magazines, websites, and television shows dedicated to this cause, few will go out of their way to promote the quirky, the unpretentious, and the unique.
Enter: Fanclub X.
More than just a website or magazine, Fanclub X is a red hot Internet destination. This provocative e-zine showcases artists, talents, and trends deserving of the spotlight; from the established veterans and leaders of the field, to up and coming stars of tomorrow and best kept secrets in the business.
Fanclub X is the brainchild of a group of young, dynamic professionals who have a sincere love for arts and entertainment. Innovative reviews, articles, interviews, contests, and photos abound in the information-packed website. With a homebase in the New York Tri-State Area and the worldwide reach of cyberspace, Fanclub X will attract everyone wishing to become more in tune with the greatest entertainment and trends that artistic America has to offer.
F.A.Q. For all of your most asked questions and more insights on the minds behind Fanclub X.
Fanclubx.com Staff:
Publisher: Luis Pedron
Editor in Chief: Luis Pedron
Interviewer/Reviewer: Luis Pedron
Official Videographer/Project Manager: Sherwin Morada
Official Photographer: Jude Tan
Marketing Manager: GG Gonzalez
Events Manager: Antonio Alvaira
Co-founder/Publisher/Editor-in-Chief/Interviewer/Reviewer: Luis Pedron
Luis Pedron is a professional actor/filmmaker living in NYC. His credits include co-starring roles in Laurice Guillen's "American Adobo", Alec Baldwin's "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and Mark Ruffalo's Photo Assistant in the Hit Jennifer Garner Movie "13 Going on 30." IMDB : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1120453/
Luis resourcefully created his own opportunities, utilizing his degrees in Filmmaking and Acting. Luis produced, directed, and acted in 4 short films ( all collaborations with Mark Levitt ). One of which - "Receptionist Smart" has won 3 awards: Independent Achievement Award in the NYIIFVF 2002; Best Comedy – Festival of the Macabre, Latrobe, PA 2002 and Grand Goldie Award – Goldie Awards in Film Excellence, Palatka FL 2002 and was screened as part of the International Festival of Cinema and Technology World Tour 2004 in NYC, Toronto, Canada and Brisbane Australia.
Luis in 2003 received a Best Directing award and Best Documentary Video at the NYIIFVF for his documentary, "VIP Very Important Pinoys" honoring Filipino American seniors in Elmhurst Queens NYC.
His last short film, "Party Games" (co-directed by Mark Levitt) won the Best Director Award - Short at the NYIIFVF 2004.
His latest short film is "Problema", starring Ricky Davao, one of the Philippine's A List Actor co-starring Luis' parents. It was uniquely edited from 200 still pictures. It had its successful screening at the recently concluded Filipino Arts and Film Festival 2006 at the ImaginAsian Theater NYC and at the Stinging Filmmakers Film Festival 2006 (Nettles Artist Collective) in NYC both last June 2006.
In post production is Luis Pedron’s co- production and co-direction of a full feature film project with Sherwin Morada, entitled “Multo” (Ghost) which is in the Horror genre casted with an all Filipino-American ensemble. ( Festival Circuit 2007)
Luis Pedron recently worked as an Associate Producer and Casting Director for the Filipino TV TeleNovela "I Luv NY" for the Philippines' Number TV Network GMA 7. " I LuvNY."The show was shot in locations in NYC and recently premiered in the Philippines as the Number 1 Show in the Primetime Slot.
Founder of the Entertainment and Community website called Fanclubx.com, Luis Pedron supports Filipino and American artistic and socially aware events. Luis Pedron through the Fanclubx.com team has covered Prestigious Festivals including NY Film Festival 2003, 2004, 2005; Sundance Film Festival 2006; SlamdDance 2006; Tribeca Film Festival 2006 and NYC Horror Film Festival 2005. Fanclubx.com coverage has expanded to not only doing film reviews but also Video Blog Interviews with the help of Sherwin Morada as Segment Producer/Videographer and Photo Coverage with the help of Jude Tan as Red Carpet Photographer.
Luis Pedron’s community life is also busy. Heis a proud member of the Philippine NY Jaycees and CORE. Luis is aBoard Member of FAHSI (Filipino American Human Services Inc) and of Kalusugan Coalition and Project AsPIRE.
He graduated from the University of the Philippine major in Film and Audio Visuals and at the School For Film & Television in NYC with a AB degree in Acting.
Co-Founder/Co-Editor-in-Chief: Jonathan R. Chan
Jonathan R. Chan is a professional writer living in NYC. His life-long commitment to writing spawned from grade school dinosaur adventures, daily written jokes, to horror stories told via cold-callings to whoever would listen.
A semblance of order (College), brought out more creativity and focus, enabling Jonathan with the help of a dedicated group of artists, to form the Theater Arts Group of RutgersUniversity. With another group of talented artists, he
co-founded the Asian-American-Actors Conference. With their combined support, Jonathan wrote, produced, directed, and acted in his own stageplays that ranged in such themes of paranoia and blackmail ("Bad Karma. Bad, Bad Karma") to the Asian-American experience ("Asian Me").
After college, Jonathan ventured far and away to his parents' homeland: the Philippines in dual mission to find his roots and creative callings. His years abroad produced contributions to numerous broadsheets and periodicals, including the likes of FHM Philippines, FHM Singapore, Manila Standard, Cosmopolitan Philippines, among others.With a group of creative individuals, Jonathan co-founded www.planetgimmick.com, which gave a party person's view of the nightlife in Metro-Manila, Philippines.
His return to NYC marks the continuation of his creative writing. With a new focus on filmmaking and production of his first documentary "A Celebration of Faith and Culture," Jonathan is currently working on numerous screenplays.
Marketing and Events Director- GG Gonzalez
Born in Harlem, raised 6 months in Queens, 8 years in Antipolo Rizal, Philippines and then grew up in Northern New Jersey.
Avid world traveller and cultural immersion, GG has been branded by her own father as “ a jack of all trades.” Which she proudly accepts is true.
Her work experience ranges from former receptionist to a doctor at 12 years old to TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) trainer in India, China and Mexico.
GG is always open to trying something new and is absolutely passionate and focused on the goals she sets.
Acting and being born a “performer” is GG’s destiny. She fulfilled her childhood calling the year 2000. Earning a substantial salary, excellent benefits, stocks and bonds, she gave it all up to follow a path of performing. It’s been in her blood since the Philippines. At age 6, she watched a teenage pair dancing for the locals at a neighbor’s house, and that sparked her drive to “entertain.”
Having natural dancing ability, she danced in front of neighborhood crowds every weekend until her final trip back to the U.S. at the age of 8.
She studied stage performance in Action Theater Conservatory in Clifton, New Jersey. Here is where her motivation and skills were honed. For Action Theater she performed in NYC at the Pulse Ensemble Theater. Then, various tv and feature films.
Indies are GG’s specialties. She brings dedication and skill in each of her roles. And she has such a broad range. For example, in “The Dick Anderson Squad” she portrayed the strong wife of the first black police officer in Philadelphia. “Excellent piece because of my character’s importance and challenges as a light skinned wife of a cop.”
The role of “Rosa” in the indie “Receptionist Smart” was the most challenging and the best character yet. GG naturally has a humorous flair and a bubbly personality, tying that with “Rosa’s” Latina accent and attitude brought GG to a new level as a broad performer.
GG sets the standard of sexiness with sophistication for future Asian actresses. Her professionalism and drive allow her amazing roles that most Asians wouldn’t be considered for. She says, “I always go with my heart, and have been blessed for opportunities that KNOCKED on my door. If I didn’t listen to my inner voice, I wouldn’t have had the creative ability, I would just be a puppet. And I wasn’t given my experiences for nothing. If you want something done, YOU’VE got to do it YOURSELF.”
Fanclubx.com family:
GG Gonzalez (Events Director, Public Relations), Jonathan Chan (Editor in Chief), Antonio Alvaira (Events Coordinator and Columnist), Alan Gary (Events Coordinator and Columnist) and Luis Pedron ( Publisher and Reviewer)
Photo Credit: Jude Tan of Fanclubx.com
Location: Katwalk 2 W 35 ST NYC
Fanclubx.com family:
Jonathan Chan (Editor in Chief), GG Gonzalez (Events Director, Public Relations), Antonio Alvaira (Events Coordinator and Columnist), Alan Gary (Events Coordinator and Columnist), Jude Tan (Official Photographer) and Luis Pedron (Publisher and Reviewer)
Photo Credit: Jude Tan of Fanclubx.com
Location: Katwalk 2 W 35 ST NYC
Fanclubx.com family:
Chester Medina (Bistro New York), Minette Lachica (Columnist), GG Gonzalez (Events Director, Public Relations), Antonio Alvaira (Events Coordinator and Columnist), Luis Pedron (Publisher and Reviewer), Alan Gary (Events Coordinator and Columnist)
Photo Credit: Jude Tan of Fanclubx.com
Location: ImaginAsian Theater 239 E 59 St NYC 10022
Focus on the Stars: Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid
