The Philippine All-Stars is a Philippine hip-hop dance group. They won the 2006 and 2008 World Hip Hop Dance Championships

World Hip Hop Dance Championships

The World Hip Hop Dance Championships is an international hip-hop dance competition created and operated by Hip Hop International that first occurred in 2002...

. They were formed on 2005 by twelve individuals that were working in the Manila

Manila

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 underground Hip-hop

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 scene. They also joined the “Artists Revolution: 365 days to change” campaign which asks the Filipino voters to be more critical in choosing their political leaders in the coming 2010 elections

Philippine presidential election, 2010

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History

The Philippine Allstars was started in 2005 by four friends who wanted to collectively represent their country in the World Hip-Hop Championships held in the US. That year after taking first in the Maximum Groovity II, National Hip-Hop Open, they proudly placed sixth in the World. In 2006, Allstars put the Philippines on the map of Hip-hop dance in becoming the first Asian country to win back-to-back World Gold titles in the International Hip-hop Open d’Ítalia in Turin, Italy and in the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships in Los Angeles, California. The next year, the group took Bronze in the same competition and also won Team of the Year from V.Ent’s First Annual Dance Awards. Now in 2008, they came back strong again and took Gold in the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The group hopes to elevate the status of dancers in the Philippines, because for too long have dancers been considered second-rate performers. Through their efforts and many talented others, they want to show that dancing is a great art form and should be more respected and rewarded than what is currently being offered by the entertainment industry. They share in a movement that strives to unite and inspire this generation through Faith, Hip-hop, and One Love. Lastly, a goal of the group is to teach and help under-privileged kids through dancing and inspiring them to strive for something more than what they have been told they can achieve. The Allstars advocates for Gawad Kalinga, has taught in US Embassy Outreach Programs, has spoken and performed for the QC Detention Cell, and participated in programs such as Pathways Workshop and Walk for Education. The Allstars are featured in many events, concerts, tours, TV guestings, commercials, music videos, films, and print ads.

In February 2010, they opened their first dance school, the Allstars Dance School, located in San Juan city Philippines.
The dance school is the realization of the Allstars' ultimate goal, and is their greatest achievement to date.

Each member contributes to its authentic Hip-Hop flavor that combines the different styles of Break-dancing, Krumping and Freestyle.

Currently, the Philippine Allstars consists of the following members: Lema Diaz, Sheena Vera Cruz, Patrick Caballa, Kyxz Mendiola, Michelle Salazar, Jeremiah Carandang, Chelo Aestrid, Deo Bantillo, Patrick Romero, and Joshua Barlis (and Juniors Naomi Tamayo, Heidi Riego, Ac Lalata, Krista Roma, Rycher Alfonso, Boh Valdez, Vince Mendoza, Matthew Padilla & Orwayne de Leon). Each member contributes to its authentic Hip-Hop flava that combines the different styles of Popping, Locking, Break-dancing, Krumping, Freestyling, House and other Old and New Skool genres. Other talents the members possess are Painting, Singing, Music Production, Commercial Styling, Hosting, Acting, Film Production, Graphic Design, and Writing

Former members of the group are Reagan Cornelio, Prince Paltu-Ob, Madelle Enriquez, Niko Bolante, Jhong Mesina, Lawrence Chua, and Kenjons Serrano

Achievements

• 2009 Grand Champions, Malta Guiness Street Dance Competition, Kenya, Africa
• 2009 1st Runner Up, UDO World Street Dancing Championships, Blackpool, United Kingdom
• 2008 Gold, World Hip Hop Championships, Las Vegas, Nevada
• 2007 Bronze, World Hip Hop Championships, Los Angeles, California
• 2006 Gold, World Hip Hop Championships, Los Angeles, California
• 2006 Gold, International Hip Hop Open d' Italia, Turin Italy

Major Performances/Showcase:

• The Big Groove 2009: Asia Hip Hop Festival, Singapore (June2009)
• Central Cali Hip Hop Showdown with Quest Crew, Ave Lindsay, CA (June2009)
• Wanted (Street Dance Battle), Melbourne, Australia (Mar2009)
• Pepe Goes to Market: Sining Selebrasyon ng birthday ni Jose "Pepe" Rizal, Market! Market! (June2008)
• WAGI: A Celebration of Filipino Victories in the Performing Arts, CCP Main Theater (Jan2008)
• Sari-Saring Sayaw, Sama-Samang Galaw: Galaw-Galaw Galawgaw, The Filipino Soul in Dance, CCP Main Theater (Jan2008)
• Friendship Games, Fullerton, CA (Oct2008)
• Planet Boogiezone, Global Dance Showcase, UCLA Royce Hall, Los Angeles, CA (Aug2008)
• special guest, French Spring 7: Pockemon Crew, CCP Main Theater (June2007)

Major Endorsement:

• Smart Bro (2010)
• Nestea Fit (2009)

Music Videos:

• "Mainit" (feat Q-York, Kenjhons & Chelo)
• "Time to Shine" (for Gawad Kalinga)
• "Im a Champion" (Q-York)

Major Events/Gigs/Concerts:

• Lea Salonga..Your Songs Concert (2009-2010)
• Front Act (with Q-York), Pussy Cat Dolls Concert (June2009)
• 365 Days To Change, Music Museum (May2009)
• AXN 3-on-3, Market! Market! (April2009)
• Republ1c Launch Party, NBC Tent (Feb2009)
• Nestle Kick-Off Event, SMX/EDSA Shangri-la Hotel (Jan2009)
• Gary V Live at 25, Araneta Coliseum (Nov2008)
• Afterparty, Salvatore Ferragamo's Autumn/Winter 2008 Collection Preview (Oct2008)
• Marithe Francois Girbaud Fashion Show, The Block (July2008)
• Gilbert Arenas Agent Zero Tour, Trinoma (July2008)
• Flo-Rida Tour, SM Malls (June2008)
• Penthouse 7: The Grand Reunion, NBC Tent (April2008)
• Hooters Launch, San Miguel by the Bay (April2008)
• Penshoppe Event, Boracay (April2008)
• front act, Ne-Yo in Manila, Araneta Coliseum (Feb-Mar2008)
• Sanuk Footwear Feashin Show, Glorietta (Feb2008)
• Speedo Spring/Summer Fashion Show, Bonifacio High Street (Feb2008)
• Nestle "Win As One" Event, Sofitel (Feb2008)
• front act, Christina Aguilera Back to Basics Tour (July2007)
• MTV VJ Hunt Finals, Mall of Asia (June2007)
• Jollibee Kiddie Jamboree, Mall of Asia (May2007)
• PPL Meet APL, Human Fashion Show, Mall of Asia (Mar2007)
• Lovapalooza, MOA Open Field (Feb2007)
• Apl vs Paquiao Victory Christmas Concert, CCP Open Field (Dec2006)
• Animax Fashionability, Glorietta Activity Center (Nov2006)
• Nokia 5500 Sport Launch, Rockwell Tent (Nov2006)
• AXN's Amazing Race Asia Promo Tour, Mall of Asia (Sept2006)
• ADIDAS T Mac Launch, Meet & Greet, Mall of Asia (Aug2006)
• Bench Fever: Underwear & Denim Show, Araneta Coliseum (June 2006)
• Adidas Philippines MVP Night, Bellevue Hotel (June2006)
• Hip Hop Awards (2006, 2007)
• South Border & Jasmine Trias concert, Grand Convention, Cebu (Mar2006)
• Levi's Engineered Jeans & MTV Homecoming Tour (Jan-Feb2006)
• SEA Games Aero Gymnastics Opening, Rizal Coliseum (Dec2005)
• Levi's Engineered Jeans Free to Move Launch, Volvo Showroom (Nov2005)

TV Guestings, interviews, features

• Showtime (2010)
• ASAP (2010)
• ASAP '09 (March/April 2009)
• Proudly Filipino, QTV11 (Oct 2008)
• America's Best Dance Crew (Performance for Live Audience) (Aug 2008)
• Rated K, ABS-CBN (June2008)
• Wowowee (June2008)
• Sharon (May2008)
• Boy & Kris
• ABS-CBN Summer Team Kapamilya Station ID (Mar2008)
• (2005-2007) TFC Bravura, Sports Unlimited, TV Patrol, Kay Gandang Umaga, Life @ ANC, Mornings @ ANC, 700Club Asia, 100% Pinoy, Unang Hirit, Homeboy, ASAP, GroopieTV, E-TV, Eat Bulaga, SOP, Master Showman, Urban MYX, Star MYX, MTV Jukebox

Competitions:

• judges (Kyxz, Maya) Hip Hop Dance Battle, Pagadian City (Oct2008)
• judges (Lema, Kenjhons, Laurence) Groove Manila, Crossroad77 (Oct2008)
• judge (Lema), Buhawian: The Metro Manila Dance Idols (May2008)
• judge (Kyxz), Last Crew Standing 2007, Oahu, Hawaii
• judges (Lema, Kenjhons, Kyxz) & performers (Allstars), Hoopdreamz Groove Urban Festival, Olympic Park, NSW, Australia (Dec2006)

Allstars Flava Workshops with Guest Choreographers:

• Aus Ninja of IHOW and House of NInja New York, Profo Won of Floor Gangz, Bboy Dizzy of Supernaturals/7 Commandoz, Alexis (Team Millenia) from CA, Hiro from Japan, Lenny of Do Dat from Toronto, Canada, Reo from Norway, Ron from Canada, Mikey Disco of Soul Sector from Bay Area, Chung Peng of Static Noyze, Mark (Swarf) of Pink Mafia from UK

Charity Events:

• Taguig Workshop (Oct2009)
• GK Expo, The Fort Open Field (Oct2008/2009)
• Step Up for Life Dance Workshop with US Embassy, DSWD & SM (Lema & Sheena with Rick & Joel of Havikoro), Davao, Cebu, Manila (May2008)
• Adidas/GK Christmas Outreach Program, Brookside, QC (Dec2007)
• Assumption/GK, Hiyas ng Maynila (Dec2008)
• (for GK) FilAmfest: Arts & Culture Festival, San Diego, CA (Oct2008)
• (for GK) The 16th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture, San Pedro, CA (Sept2007)
• Educathon: Walk for Education with Pathways, Marikina Sports Center (April2007)
• GK1MB, Araneta Coliseum (June2007)
• Knock-Out Drug, Panabo Cultural Center, Panabo, Davao (Dec2006)
• Water Pump Inauguration (c/o Rotary Club), Old Balara Elementary School (2005)
• MU Variety Show 2006, Philippine General Hospital (2005)
• The Eugene Tejada Benefit Show, San Juan Arena (2005)
• Pathways Workshop for Public School Students, Ateneo Covered Court (2005)

ALLSTARS concerts and events

• Beyond Hip Hop, SM Amphitheater, Pampanga (Jan 2009)
• Hip Hop Generation, Clarke Quay Arena, Singapore (Sept 2008)
• Choreographer's Birth, Irwin Theater, Ateneo (June2008)
• Beyond Hip Hop, Balara, Bataan (2008)
• Beyond Hip Hop in San Diego, National City, CA (Aug2007)
• Allstars Anniversay/Dance Battle, Ratsky's Morato (June2007)
• Allstars Studded Night: The Send-Off Party, Embassy Superclub (July2007)
• Beyond Hip Hop: The Repeat, Metrobar (July2007)
• Beyond Hip Hop, Metrobar (June2007)