NYOBG in Casino Filipino PAGCOR show

MANILA, Philippines - Backroom’s latest talents collectively known as NYOBG and composed of Ian Batherson, Benj Bolivar, Carlo Sawit, Nikita McElroy, PJ Go, Avery Paraiso, Maui Lumba and Bon Jovi Osorio, will strut their stuff in an upbeat performance billed Not Your Ordinary Variety Show at PAGCOR Casino theaters this month.

The show will present the NYOBG bunch in the fashion runway wearing Jag outfits. A dance number of the latest craze is another number worth looking forward to. The audience is encouraged to participate in a number of games with some exciting prizes.

Presented by Casino Filipino and Jag, the Not Your Ordinary Variety show opened last Sept. 13 at Casino Filipino Pavilion, with more performances on Sept. 19, Casino Filipino Hyatt; Sept. 21,Airport Casino Filipino; and Sept. 28, Casino Filipino Angeles.

Special guests are Mariel de Leon, daughter of Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong, Ms. Casino Filipino 2012 winner Loraine de Guzman and runners-up Reynalyn Yamanouchi, Kimberly Pajares and Carin Adrianne Ramos.

“We are lucky,” says Ian who is a survivor of the celebrity showdown of Survivor Philippines. Ian hopes to do his best to deliver and meet the expectations of his audience.

Bon Jovi says he is more than ready to face the challenges that will come his way. “I have psyched myself up for anything in showbiz. Ready na ako,” says Bon Jovi whose name was taken after the famous rock star Jon Bon Jovi.

Avery says he is considering on changing hairstyles to prove that he’s got the moves.

Benj who has had his share of TV commercials is looking forward to be in the business. “Showbiz is a challenge. I hope to break into it.”

Carlo, whose most recent commercial was for Kremil-S, says, “To be able to entertain people is like traveling. I love it. It’s an adventure.”

Nikita, who is part-French part-Black American and Filipino enthuses, “Hangga’t kaya ko, kung puwede lahat gagawin ko.”

PJ feels like he was born to be in the business. “If you work hard, makukuha mo ang mga pangarap mo. Magtatagumpay ka gaano man kahirap ang buhay.”

Maui is excited about what is going to happen. “May konting nerbiyos. But it’s more of excitement. Rampa uli kami.”