Anne Curtis to have 'E! News Asia Special' Tonight!

The 30-minute Anne Curtis E! News Asia special will premiere tonight Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. on SkyCable Channel 57, Cignal Channel 25 and Cablelink Channel 33.

The 28-year-old Anne  is the first Filipina celebrity to have a special on E! which has showcased Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera and the British royal family. 

Anne Curtis is set to light up the small screen across Asia with her very own E! News Asia Special: Anne Curtis. The global destination for pop culture and the leader in entertainment news is bestowing Anne the highest celebrity honor by dedicating an entire special to her.

Anne Curtis shared her excitement over being the first Filipino celebrity to be featured in a special episode of the entertainment show "E! News Asia."

"It's really an honor that 'E! News Asia' chose me. I'm speechless. I don't think I will ever run out of new things to experience. I'm nervous to see the finished outcome," she said.

According to Ramez Sheikh, VP for Network Development and Distribution of Universal Network International, “Anne Curtis has been one of your stars and we at E! are really privileged to be able to make her one of ours and bring her to a global audience.”

Why did they choose Anne? “She's incredible, the way her career is developing. I think she's the perfect fit for the E! brand. It was a no-brainer for us.”

Miss Philippines Megan Young is the new miss world 2013

And the Miss World 2013 is...

Miss Philippines Megan Young!!!

Miss World 2013 has just concluded and Megan Young is the winner, beating 126 other delegates, including heavy favorites Miss Brazil who finished in the Top 5 and Miss France who placed 2nd.

In 3rd was Miss Ghana.

Megan Young wearing the Miss World 2013 crown

I was so nervous during the announcement of winners, especially after Ghana and France were called as the runners-up. I was already expecting a huge upset, especially that Miss Brazil, who was a heavy favorite along with Megan, wasn't called as a runner-up.

But thanks, Philippines was the one revealed as the Miss World 2013 winner. That was the most fantastic announcement I've ever heard this year haha.

It's indeed one historic win for the Philippines as this is the first time ever that the country won the Miss World crown.

Good job Megan! You make us all so proud! We initially wanted you to be the 3rd Miss Universe of the Philippines, but as luck would have it, you were fated to win Miss World Philippines 2013 and now, you become the 1st Miss World titleholder from the Philippines.

This is also the 2nd major beauty title that the Philippines won in a month. Earlier this September, Mutya Datul won the Miss Supranational 2013 title, also a first of the Philippines.

And in less than a year, we have been winning so many pageant titles. In November 2012, June Macasaet won Manhunt International and Kevin Balot as Miss International Queen, and last January, the Miss Tourism International crown brought home by Rizzini Alexis Gomez.

At the end of the show, she did not forget to thank the Filipinos using Tagalog! I will say no more.. it's exciting to watch the airing of the show later.. :)


Well, all I can say is CONGRATULATIONS Megan Young! :)

Philippines made a big leap in theFIBA world, moving up 11 spots in world rankings

The Philippines made a big jump in the FIBA world rankings, moving up 11 rungs higher to the 34th spot with an accumulated 22.8 points.

August 11, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena Gilas Pilipinas at the awarding

ceremonies of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship

The Nationals, as hosts, finished fighting runners-up to powerhouse Iran in the Manila cage joust and that proved enough to earn the points to leapfrog the likes of continental rivals Japan (35th with 22.6 points), Qatar (42nd with 17.3) and Chinese Taipei (44th with 15.9).

Collectively known as Gilas Pilipinas, the Nationals also emerged as one of the most improved squads in the world rankings and is now ranked sixth-best overall in Asia behind China (12th with 188.9 points), Iran (20th with 94.2), Lebanon (29th with 35.4), Jordan (30th with 33.8), and South Korea (31st with 30.6).

More than elation, national team coach Chot Reyes admitted Friday that the Nationals’ latest feat also serve as an added motivation as they gear up for future international tournaments, including next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

The United States, the reigning Olympic champion, kept its firm hold on the top spot with 940 points followed by European titan Spain with 885. Argentina was a distant third with 490 while Lithuania and Greece traded places in fourth and fifth spots with 432 and 376 points, respectively.

The rankings are based on the performance of each country in three major tournaments that includes the Olympics, the FIBA World Cup (then known as the FIBA World Championship) and the continental championships. FIBA then makes calculations from those tourneys inside two Olympic cycles.

De La Salle Green Archers books first trip to finals after five long years

After five years De La Salle Green Archers is back in UAAP men's basketball finals after beating the FEU Tamaraws, 71-68, in their Final Four match to advance to the UAAP Season 76 Finals.

The Green Archers banked on a big second half explosion to overcome fast-starting Far Eastern U Tamaraws Wednesday night with a thrilling 71-68 victory that enabled them to advance to the finals of the Season 76 men’s tournament at the MOA Arena.

Three players–LA Revilla, Jeron Teng and Norbert Torres–tallied at least 15 points while taking turns in the team’s big wind-up as the second-seed La Salle gained a fitting follow-up to an impressive 74-69 victory last Saturday and booked its trip to the finals for the first time since 2008.

It was also the ninth straight win for La Salle, which will now have to wait for the winner of the other semis duel between top-seed National U and fourth-ranked University of Santo Tomas.

Carl Cruz tallied a game-high 16 points but top guards Terrence Romeo, the season MVP, RR Garcia and Mike Tolomia only combined for 27 markers on 10-of-35 shooting from the field, as the Tamaraws' campaign ended in disappointment after a hot 7-0 start.
The Main Man: For the nth time this season, Jeron Teng pulled off another heroic act for La Salle.

The 6-foot-2 Teng churned in a double-double outing of 15 points and 10 rebounds on top of six assists while clustering four clutch points that enabled the Archers to gain control for good, 69-66, inside the final two minutes.

Honorable Mentions: Fresh from a 20-point explosion, LA Revilla waxed hot anew with 15 points, 10 coming in the second half while hauling down eight big rebounds.

Also giving the Archers a big lift was power forward Norbert Torres, who also had 15 points on top of seven rebounds. More importantly, the 6-foot-6 slotman also imposed his will in the paint and pounded the relatively smaller Tams in the crunch.

Game Turning Point: Falling behind by as many as 11, the last at 38-49 in the third canto, the Archers willed their way back and went ahead at 65-63 off a Norbert Torres floater.

A triple by Roger Pogoy gave the lead back to FEU with less than four minutes to play but Teng came up big anew, hitting four key freebies that put La Salle in control anew.

After several misses, Terrence Romeo kept FEU’s hopes alive with a lay-up before Jason Perkins, fouled by Mac Belo, restored La Salle’s lead to three with 4.4 ticks left.

With no more timeouts, Romeo tried his best but his potentially game-tying trey went wide as time expired.

They Said It:
La Salle coach Juno Sauler: “Hats off to the players. They played their hearts out that’s why we were able to pull this one. Both teams are tough. We just have to prepare whoever we will be facing in the finals. Ayoko munang i-describe ‘yung season, hindi pa kami tapos.

La Salle LA Revilla: “Our team adjusted. I also have to give credit to my teammates because we are trusting each other. It’s a matter of putting my mind to the game. I know how important this game is and I don’t want to take it for granted,”

Fanny Serrano transforms Kiray Celis into a 'diyosa'

Hairstylist and makeup artist Fanny Serrano felt for young actress Kiray Celis when many netizens criticized her look at the recently concluded Star Magic Ball.

In a post in his Facebook account on Sunday, Serrano said this made him decide to contact the former child star and make her his new muse.

When I saw her fotos at the Star Magic Ball at nabasa ang mga panglalait sa image nya on that event as one of the worst dressed stars, i got hurt, kahit hindi kami magkakilala ng personal and i told myself that sobra namang mamintas ang mga tao…personalan na talaga”AA

“So what i did the next day, i called my kumareng Gina Marissa Tagasa to ask contact numbers of Kiray Celis at dumating naman sa akin ang kanyang personal #. And i texted her kung pwede ko syang tawagan. Nagkausap kami and i felt her unbelievable voice at sobrang excitement when i told that i needed her for a glamorous fashion shoot in one full day”

THE ICONIC PHOTOSHOOT OF THE LADY KIRAY

Below are some of netizens’ comments:

Cecille Sandoval-Rementilla: Such an amazing transformation! I can't believed that with your talent and expertise, you can actually change someone's outlook in life! I'm sure this really helps Kiray to overcome those bullying on her!

Jeannie R. Javier-Malinao: This is what make-up is all about!!! To make one look beautiful if not better, not make one look like a clown. Hats off to Fanny Serrano! So what does the bashers of Kiray have to say now? Ganda!

Gina Marissa Tagasa: She looks like the young Paula Abdul ! Promise!

Fe Carol Sarmiento: Wow! It's so amazing what make-up can do & of course with Fanny's Magic touch, God bless your kind heart!

Jon Mosuela: bravo... truly the work of a gifted artist... kudos to you and to mj for an excellent job...


Jennifer Cortes: What a touching story Fanny! Way to use your gift to uplift someone. Great job to you and your team. Another amazing work!!! God bless you all more.

Megan Young earned a spot in Top Model Top 10 Finalist

Our very own Megan Young earned a spot in Miss World Top Model Top 10 Finalist. Young is the only Asian among the finalist.

The Miss World 2013 Top Model winner will be announced during the finals of the pageant on September 28.

Here is the complete list of the finalist.

Philippines – Megan Young

Cyprus – Kristy Marie Agapioy

Brazil – Sancler Frantz

Cameroon – Denise Valerie Ayena

South Sudan – Modong Mannela Mogga

England – Kirsty Heslewood

France – Marine Corphelin

Italy – Sarah Baderna

United State – Olivia Jordan

Ukraine – Anna Zaiachkivska

Megan Young's entry to Miss World “Beauty with a Purpose”

Megan Young is hoping to bag the “Beauty with a Purpose” special award, which will secure her spot in the semifinals of this year’s Miss World pageant scheduled on September 28. The Beauty with a Purpose challenge awards one Miss World contestant who is shown to have made a big difference in her homeland through charitable work. Entries showing the pageant candidates in outreach programs have been uploaded by organizers of Miss World on YouTube. A clip posted on the video-sharing website on Monday shows Young helping flood victims in Hagonoy, Bulacan. She was accompanied by Cory Quirino, licensee of Miss World Philippines.

“My coronation night last August 18 was probably one of the best moments in my life… Now I want to share that glory with the (flood victims). I want to see that smile I had on my face on their faces as well,” Young said in the two-minute video.

Showing what she referred to as a “bag of hope,” which contained rice, noodles and other relief goods, Young said: “As a Filipina, I want to see them (flood victims) with hope in their eyes. And I want to see them strive and look at tomorrow as a brighter day.”

“This is what is going to touch their hearts, what’s going to put that twinkle in their eye and make them think that tomorrow is going to be a better day,” she added.

Young recently added another feather to her cap as she was chosen as one of the few contestants who will perform a dance from their respective countries at the Miss world coronation night.

The television host and actress is also one of the 11 finalists in the pageant’s Beach Fashion competition.

Filipino YouTube sensation Aldrich Lloyd Talonding, appear on U.S. talk show ‘Ellen’

Ellen DeGeneres

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding is another pinoy online sensation appeared on the “The Ellen Degeneres Show”  months after they caught the talk show host’s attention via his Youtube video “Dance with my Father.” with cousin James Walter. The video of Talonding singing the R&B hit, with Bucong accompanying him on guitar, was uploaded last April, has garnered over three million views on the video sharing website.

Aldrich, together with cousin James Walter Bucong were invited by Ellen to appear on her show during its May 1 episode. 

Talonding said. “When the video went viral, people started recognizing us along the streets or in the malls. They even recognized us in the restrooms,” “That’s weird,”

“Honestly, many people do recognize me, especially girls,” Bucong said. “So it feels awkward when they say that they love me.”

“We’re honored to watch you sing this,” Ellen said, before the two performed “Dance with my Father” on her show.

“That was so beautiful. I am so glad we found you,” the talk show host-comedienne said after Talonding and Bucong’s performance.

Ellen also gave the two Filipinos a guitar, a keyboard, and a check for $10,000.

Talonding and Bucong’s appearance on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” follows a number of other Pinoys performing for the hit U.S. talk show. Recently, another Youtube sensation, Zendee Rose Tenerefe, also appeared on “Ellen.”

Video uploaded by NoypiStuffVideos

Lumabas ang magpinsan sa September 12 episode ng 'Ellen' show at inaasahang mapapanood ito sa Pilipinas sa Biyerner, Sept 13. 

BRUNO MARS TO PERFORM DURING PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLVIII HALFTIME SHOW

Grammy-award winner BRUNO MARS will perform at the PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLVIII HALFTIME SHOW on FOX in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, 2014, it was announced today. 

Bruno Mars is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and musician. The 14-time Grammy Award nominee and Grammy winner has sold over 115 million singles worldwide. His current album Unorthodox Jukebox and his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans have a combined certification total of 60x platinum worldwide. According to Billboard, Mars scored his first five “Hot 100” No. 1s faster than any male since Elvis Presley. As a singer, songwriter and producer, Mars has an impressive catalog of 22 “Hot 100” hits. Currently, Bruno Mars and his eight-piece band The Hooligans are on a sold-out, 91-city world arena tour.

Bruno Mars joined FOX NFL SUNDAY co-hosts Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw, along with analysts Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan and Jay Glazer in New York City’s Times Square to make the live nationally-televised announcement just before kickoff of the Sunday afternoon games.  Bradshaw (4), Long (1), Johnson (2) and Strahan (1) have a combined eight Super Bowl championships as a player or coach.

This unprecedented announcement is just the beginning. Fans are encouraged to tune into FOX Sports throughout the season to see what surprises Bruno Mars has in store for this historic Halftime Show.

The Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year. More than 110.5 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year’s show.  The Super Bowl and halftime show will be broadcast worldwide. 

Bruno Mars joins an esteemed list of recent halftime acts that includes Beyoncé, Madonna, The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and U2. Read more >>

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Happenings in Star Magic Ball 2013

The night of September 7 is a memorable one as Star Magic Ball 2013 happened on the luxurious Fairmont Hotel in Makati City. The Star Magic Ball is where the biggest and brightest stars from Star Magic gather for a night of get-together. Gracing the event are not only the Kapamilya artists but also ABS-CBN’s bigwigs and several top fashion designers.

Kapamilya celebrities showcased their fab suits and gowns, made by Philippine’s top fashion designers, in the all-white, black and champagne theme. Now on its seventh year, the Star Magic Ball also marks the 21st year of the most successful star-building agency–Star Magic.

Kapamilya couple Kim Chiu and Xian Lim were awarded with the Moet and Chandon Fabulous Pair award. O+, who co-sponsored the event, proclaims Joseph Marco and Empress as the Stars of the Night. Real-life couple Gerald Anderson and  Maja Salvador were the night’s Best Dressed. And for the KathNiel fans, the “Got to Believe” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla  were Star Magic Ball Coupe of the Night.

Several photos were posted online via the Star Magic Facebook and on Twitter via the hashtag #StarMagicBall2013. Here are some of the photos you’ll want to check out:

Mutya Johanna Datul Is Miss Supranational 2013 Winner

Filipina Mutya Johanna Datul emerged as winner of the 2013 Miss Supranational beauty pageant held in Minsk, Belarus on Friday night, September 6.

The 21-year-old information technology student from Isabela bested 82 other lovely candidates from around the globe to take home the coveted crown. She also received the Miss Personality award.

Datul is the first Philippine representative and the first Asian to win the competition, which was f

irst held in 2009 and has no question and answer portion.

Miss Mexico Jaqueline Morales is this year's first runner-up, while Turkish beauty Leyla Kose is second runner-up.

Completing the Top 5 are Indonesia's Cok Istri Krisnanda Widani (third runner-up) and U.S. Virgin Island's Esonica Veira (fourth runner-up).

The Top 20 also included the contestants from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Australia, Poland, Gabon, Canada, Thailand, Luxembourg, India, Myanmar, Belarus, Russia, Latvia, Brazil, and Ukraine.

Filipino Baked Lumpia Rolls

"This is a traditional Filipino dish. It is the Filipino version of the egg rolls. It can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer."

Ingredients:

1 lb ground lean pork

1 medium carrot, chopped fine

1 medium onion, chopped fine

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped fine

1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and chopped fine

8 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon black pepper

wonton wrapper, 1 package

1 large egg

Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons water

1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with the water

2 -3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

Directions:

• In a large bowl combine the pork, carrot, onion, water chestnut, bamboo shoots, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and pepper.
• Stir mixture until thoroughly combined-at this point you can cover and stick in the fridge over night.
• I lay out about 10 wrappers at a time, roll the meat mixture into cigar shapes about finger thickness-be reasonable-and the length of the wrapper.
• Roll, brush ends with beaten egg and finish the roll to seal.
• Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and repeat until done.
• Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven, turning once for around 20 minutes.
• They should be cooked through and the wrappers are golden brown.
• Serve hot.
• You can make these ahead of time and keep cooked lumpia in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen up to 4 weeks.
• To reheat (thaw if frozen) bake on baking sheet in a 450 oven for 10 minutes-turn rolls once.
• Dipping sauce----------------.
• In a 3 quart saucepan mix together the brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce.
• Stir over high heat until sugar dissolves.
• Mix the cornstarch/water and add to the sugar mixture and stir until mixture boils.
• Remove from heat and stir in ginger.
• Makes 2/3 cup and you can double.

"CAPTIVATING" AND "ENCHANTING" EL NIDO PALAWAN

 Located in the northern most part of mainland Palawan covering a total of approximately 50,000 hectares of land, El Nido is one of the jewels of Palawan.  Its unrivaled beauty rests on its massive limestone islands, bordered by powder-fine beaches, with cliffs jutting from translucent waters.  El Nido is a unique travel destination well-suited for those who want to commune with nature.  It was first declared a marine reserve and later a protected area by the Philippine government.

There are at least six lagoons in EL NIDO, the most famous and easily accessible are the BIG and SMALL Lagoons at Miniloc Island. Believed to be cave whose roofs collapsed millions of years ago, the Big and Small Lagoons are best explored on a kayak or while snorkeling.

Other attractions are Marble Cliffs, Makinit Hot Springs, Cudugnon and Ille Caves located in Bigan, Island in Bacuit Bay, Gintungawan Island, Turtle Island, Bulalakaw Falls, Ipil Beach, Commando Beach, Shimizu Reef and Daracuton Reef. 

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announces that it is to manage Huma Island resort – a private island in the heart of the stunning archipelago of Palawan Province in the Philippines.

The island is world famous among divers who visit to experience the area’s exceptional corals and abundant marine life as well as to explore 12 of the most iconic shipwrecks of the mid-20th century.

Huma Island itself is also steeped in mystical magic from the tip of its rainforest-covered mountains to the bottom of its primeval caves. 

Come and enjoy the crystal clear water and white sand beaches in EL NIDO. =)

Hinatuan Enchanted River

Seeing something majestic almost always leaves people speechless, even breathless! That is exactly how you feel the instant you lay your sights in Enchanted River. The experience is utterly difficult to translate into words when one of it ever suffice to describe its beauty and splendor.

Enchanted River in HInatuan, Surigao del Sur continues to be most popular must-see attraction of Surigao del Sur. Hidden in Brgy. Talisay, the awesome deep river insude a thick forest with color like pepsi blue... very cool.. very clear.. and very mystical, is estimated to be around 24 meters (80 feet). Vast wealth fishes on different varieties and colors readily greet the visitors which add to its mysterious attraction.

Stopping by Enchanted River is a chance ti good to pass by. For everything that this river is, it's worth the journey as spectacular scenery awaits. The water of Enchanted River baffles anyone that sees it.

You really can't avoid the temptation to take plunge and feel the invigorating water. Stress relief guaranteed. 

PARTICULARS: 

- Signage are available on the road side designed for guiding the visitors going to destination. Trippers wil enjoy the moment of the cool breeze air and scenery along the road to river.

-Before getting inside the Enchanted River premises, one must have to log in his name, place of origin and signature on the visitor's logbook. Entrance fee is 30php per adult.

-Huts, tents, tables and chairs are available for picnic. Clean toiltes and dressing rooms are also in place

-Row of stalls right across the entrance offers a wide array of foo and drinks and give visitors variety of fresh and alive seafoods to choose from. cooking service charge is 20php/kilo.

-Life savers are on duty and visible within the swimming area up to closing time at 5:00pm.

-Around 12 noon to 1 pm., the belll rings requesting the people to clear the river for fish feeding time. Spectacular schools of fish gather and catch food thrown to the river. Fish feeding is done daily. Special feeding maybe requested from the Enchanted river Management Office at 100php.

-there are life jackets for rent within the area @ 15php /hour.

-River cruising is available where tourists and guests will be able to enjoy the scenery going to the neighboring islands @ 160/hour max. of 5 persons.

-The lighter shade of color blue to green represent the shallow area for non-swimmers at the mouth of the river.

-Before leaving, the visitors can buy souvenirs at the Souvenir Shop which also serves as a tourist's Information Office and E-river Management Office.

-No Smoking policy is strictly implemented at the Enchanted river premises.

-More beautification/improvement has been continuously emphasized in the area to accommodate and make visitors more comfortable.

Marlon Stockinger

Filipino driver Marlon Stockinger has put the Philippine flag back on the global motorsports map by finishing second in the opening race of the 2012 GP3 Series this weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. The two 16-lap GP3 races on Saturday and Sunday served as support events to the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Stockinger, driving Car No. 14 for Status Grand Prix, qualified fifth for the first race. He made the most of the opportunity by finishing just 2.6 seconds behind winner Mitch Evans (New Zealand) of MW Arden. Stockinger scored 18 points for the effort, seven points off Evans.

For the second race the following day, however, Stockinger failed to score a single point as he wound up in 19th place. The GP3 Series has a different format compared to Formula 1 in that the second race of every two-race round follows a reverse grid order for the top eight finishers of the first race. Which meant Stockinger had to start the second race in seventh. US driver Conor Daly, who finished sixth in the first race, won the second race after starting third on the grid. First-race winner Evans likewise failed to score a point in the second race.

"Coming from Asia, it's a lot more diffirent than coming from Europe to settle into everything," Stockinger said during the press conference. "I think I am with a better team now, and I think when all these cards come into play, the results improve. I think winter testing went well and we were very consistent."

Stockinger is now sixth in the overall championship standings, with the second round scheduled for May 25-26 in Monaco.

The 21-year-old Marlon Stockinger placed 28th overall in the GP3 Series last year. In 2010, he finished eighth overall in Formula Renault UK, improving upon his 25th-position showing in the same series the previous year. In 2008, he was also eighth overall in Formula BMW Pacific while also racing in Formula BMW Europe.

Do you think this signals the start of another wave of world-class Filipino racing drivers?

Early life

Stöckinger was born in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of a Swiss businessman and racing enthusiast, Tom Stöckinger, and a Filipina woman, Egin San Pedro; he grew up in the Philippines until he was 17, and then went to Europe to pursue a racing career.

Early career

Prior to joining the Formula Renault series, Stöckinger won titles and honors from international derbies such as the Formula BMW Pacific 2008 Championships, the Senior Rotax Max World Finals 2007, the Asian Karting Championship 2006, the Junior Rotax Max-World Finals 2005 and the Philippine Shell Super Karting Series 2002. He participated at the 2008 Formula BMW Europe season - the championship's maiden season after the merger of the British and German series - as a guest driver, racing at the Hungaroring (21st and 23rd place), Valencia Street Circuit (15th and 23rd place) and at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (20th and 21st).