A had a very funny afternoon today as Rex Navarrete is back! After a sold out show last August, Rex Navarrete returns for two nights courtesy of Catalyst Revolution. If you missed him the first time, you can catch him at “Rex Navarrete: Rex Reloaded” at the NBC Tent on Wednesday, November 16 or “Rex Navarrete Live” at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu on Friday, November 25.
A press conference was held at COMONS with Mike Unson and JB Dela Cruz and they talk about the attacks of their comedy as well as their inspiration from drawing the laughter in them. The Fil-Am comedian will be serving another dose of his unique take and quirky observations on being Filipino, life in general, and famous personalities—including world-class champ, Manny Pacquiao. Navarrete shot to fame with his hilariously funny animated shorts “Maritess and the Superfriends” and “SBC Packers.”
He is the only Fil-Am comedian with four successful audio CDs and three DVDs of his live performances.
I have seen Rex Navarrete before. I remember he was one of our guest during a Chalk Magazine Anniversary Party in Rockwell and I can still remember how he made me laugh that night, together with my fellow correspondents. Im sure this gig is one heck of a funny night to consider.
Local funnymen Mike Unson and JB Dela Cruz will get the laughter going as the opening acts for both nights. ROFL is guaranteed for everyone!
Tickets are at P7,000 (with backstage pass), P5,000, P3,000, P2,000, P1500, and P750. They will be available only at Ticketworld locations and at www.ticketworld.com.ph and 891-9999. For sponsorship and block ticket purchase, please email marco@catalyst-revolution.com or thomasglobalentertainment@gmail.com.
(Photo during the presscon are Mike Unson, JB Dela Cruz and Rex Navarrete)
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He has become a household name in Filipino American homes. In 1998, he released his first comedy CD entitled, “Badly Browned”, which was followed by another CD in the summer of 1999, “Husky Boy”. Both have become bestsellers on the Classified Records label and have brought high praise by listeners across the country.
In the summer of 2001, he released his third CD album this time under his own label Kakarabaw Productions entitled, “Bastos”.
As a major follow-up to the three CDs and touring like crazy in Asia and North America, he produced, directed and released “Hella Pinoy”, his first ever live standup DVD concert. Shot in San Francisco, it has all the hidden goodies including a feature-length performance, a behind the scenes documentary, his early days of standup and much more. It’s become a must have DVD in anyone’s comedy collection.
In 2005, came the release of his follow-up DVD entitled, “Badass Madapaka” filmed live at the historic Wiltern LG Theater in Los Angeles. This DVD also contains footage from his tours in Manila, Honolulu and San Francisco. We get a glimpse into his life on the road and the unique audiences Rex gets in front of. In 2006, “Rex In The City” debuted on MTV Philippines airwaves. This is the first ever Stand-up/Sit-com to broadcast in Asia. With all of this happening, he is also completed production for a first-ever Filipino American animated series, “The Nut Shack”, which aired on Myx and The Filipino Channel.
2009 brought on his third live DVD, “Komik Organik”, taped live at the Improv in San Jose, CA. This project celebrates his twenty years in the business of being the foremost authority of the Filipino species, with topics ranging from the history of Filipino food to world welterweight champion boxer Manny Pacquiao.
Rex’s fourth live comedy album was recorded at Cobb’s Comedy Club in the famous North Beach district of San Francisco, CA. “Live at Cobb’s” is a 2010 digital release available on iTunes worldwide, alongside the reissue of his original three CDs in digital download format. Now fans can own all four albums with a click of the mouse or the swipe of a finger.
He currently travels all over North America, touring cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Hawaii doing his one-man show. In 2004, he brought his act to the peoples of Germany, Austria and Switzerland sharing the bill with renowned Philippine vocalist, Regine Velasquez. He has also had the distinction of becoming the most celebrated stand-up comic to perform to multiple sold-out shows in Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia since 2002. He regularly returns to Manila which has become fertile ground for his style of stand-up, inspiring the growth of an emerging local stand-up comedy scene. His next plan of attack is to perform in the United Kingdom, where fans eagerly await his arrival.
The show is worth your penny. Darn he is really funny!
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