SHOWBIZ Magazine

The San Francisco Symphony’s 25th Annual Lunar New Year Concert and Banquet, held on February 8, 2025, at Davies Symphony Hall, was a dazzling fusion of high fashion and cultural celebration. This milestone event not only honored the Lunar New Year but also showcased San Francisco’s vibrant artistic and cultural diversity. A VIBRANT DEPARTURE FROM TRADITION While red is traditionally associated with Lunar New Year festivities, this year’s attendees embraced a broader palette, with many opting for vibrant shades of hot pink and fuchsia. This bold choice paid homage to Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic style, influenced by fashion editor Diana Vreeland, and added a contemporary twist to the evening’s attire. The infusion of these vivid hues symbolized joy and prosperity, aligning with the celebratory spirit of the occasion. OPULENT AND THEMATIC…

Zuleyka Rivera: A Crown, A Legacy, A Woman Reimagined From the moment she was crowned Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera became a global symbol of Latina beauty, grace, and strength. But far beyond the sparkle of a crown and the spotlight of the pageant world, Zuleyka has built a powerful and multifaceted career that reflects the depth of her identity as a woman, mother, actress, TV host, and entrepreneur. Born in Puerto Rico, Zuleyka captured the world’s attention with her poise and confidence. Yet she never allowed her title to define her or confine her. Instead, she used it as a launchpad to reinvent herself time and again. “Being Miss Universe was just the beginning, not the limit,” she often says a testament to her bold spirit and constant evolution.…

The San Francisco Opera mainstage season continues at the War Memorial Opera House with a revival of Puccini’s La Bohème featuring two extraordinary casts and a new-to-San Francisco Opera production of Mozart’s early masterpiece Idomeneo, as well as a one-night-only Pride Concert. La Bohème, Puccini’s beloved masterpiece, is one of the world’s most celebrated operas, known for its poignant story of love and loss and exquisite music with lyrical melodies of lasting emotional impact. The story is based on the novel “Scènes de la Vie de Bohème” by Henri Murger, which depicts the lives of young bohemians in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1830s. It follows the lives of a group of young artists, exploring themes of love, poverty, and friendship. Each character in “La Bohème” represents different…

Pene Pati is revered for his “extraordinary gift for producing a golden thread of sound that can swell without strain to magnificence” (The Telegraph) and is instantly recognizable by his “round and sunshine-filled voice” (Le Monde), with his warm and winning personality endearing him to both audiences and critics around the world. As a tenor of Samoan descent, his cultural heritage adds a unique dimension to his artistry, enriching his performances and connecting him to a broader audience. Pati possesses a rich, powerful voice with magnificent tonal clarity and resonance, which projects far enough for large opera houses. He is the first Samoan tenor to perform on Europe’s top stages. His collaborations with renowned opera companies and artists have further honed his skills and reputation in the opera world. Pati…

VERÓNICA MONTES Where Luxury, Passion, and Cinema Collide There are women who don’t just shine — they illuminate every space they enter with elegance, purpose, and an undeniable presence. Verónica Montes is one of those women. A Peruvian actress with a global spirit, she has carved out a remarkable path in the entertainment industry, earning her place as a multifaceted talent who evolves without ever losing her essence. From her early days in television to her bold leap into international cinema, Verónica’s rise has been nothing short of magnetic. Known for her standout roles in hit series like El Señor de los Cielos, La Piloto, and Papá a toda madre, she has captivated audiences with her strength, charisma, and authenticity on screen. Now, in 2025, Verónica takes on one…

Henry Cavill: The Modern Gentleman of Cinema There are stars that flicker and fade, and then there are icons who radiate with a quiet, enduring brilliance. Henry Cavill, the British actor who has become a modern symbol of elegance and strength, belongs to the latter. This special feature celebrates the remarkable journey of a man whose career, character, and charisma continue to captivate audiences around the world now elevated by his new role as Ambassador of Elegance for Longines. A Journey Rooted in Character Born on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill was raised in a tight-knit family of five boys. His upbringing was far from the glamorous lights of Hollywood but it was rich in values that would come to define him: discipline,…