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Maltese choreographer Cheryl Lofreda in huge international movement video

Maltese choreographer Cheryl Lofreda in huge international movement video
Apr 21 2021 Share

Dancer, choreographer and The MVMT director Cheryl Lofreda has just been part of a huge concept video for the song Madonna by Apache 207 and Bausa. The barrier breaking and woman empowering dance video was created, directed and choreographed by international Choreographer and performing artist Mecnun Giasar with film director Henry Scholfield. Artistic credits also include the likes of Billie Eilish, Stormzy, Dua Lipa and Rosalia among others. Co-Choreograhper on this project was Natalie Gilmore, whose artistic credit includes Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Jason Derulo and Selena Gomez among others.

The idea behind the movement video is to redefine what the ideal definition of beauty really is by including various artists from around the world. The song itself hit #1 on Spotify charts, and refers to a woman that dances like Madonna. Mecnun’s idea was to bring all these women together to produce a movement oriented film.

Cheryl Lofreda, the Maltese dancer participating in this international project, commented on her experience; ‘Honestly this was really unexpected.’ After having to postpone a show at the Manoel Theatre, she received a phone call from Mecnun Giasar who ‘explained the job and explained the importance of the message behind the video.’

’30 beautiful women from all over the world united in 1 studio to form part of this perspective-changing project. Every morning we were getting tested before starting our rehearsals so that we could practice in a safe environment’ said Cheryl. ‘I believe that with our Art forms we can always make a difference… Believe more, have patience & work hard and you’ll see that things will start to change for you.’

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March unemployment reduction from February

March unemployment reduction from February
Apr 21 2021 Share

Unemployment in Malta has seen a decrease from February to March, down by 198 since February. March unemployment stood at 2,387, with the age group with the highest unemployment rate being 45 and over. The 45 and over age group had a rate at 1,112, with the under 20s having only 145 unemployed persons. From 2,387 unemployed, 1,573 were males and only 814 were female.

There are still however more unemployed people than March 2020, when unemployment stood at 2,125. Despite the higher unemployment, registered unemployment is below the 2020 average. The average unemployment in 2019 stood at 1,542.

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Glen Vella and Jasmine Abela pay tribute to Avicii with TEN08

Glen Vella and Jasmine Abela pay tribute to Avicii with TEN08
Apr 21 2021 Share

Glen Vella and Jasmine united with group TEN08 to work on a project in commemoration of Avicii who passed away on April 20th 2018. TEN08 is an entertainment group which produces music festivals and theatrical productions on a national scale. The group had a pretty tough year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the newest production showcases exactly what the talent within the group is capable of creating.

❗🔊 SOUND ON 🔊❗👉On the 3️⃣rd anniversary from the passing of Avicii, TEN08 remembers this international artist by the…

Posted by TEN08 on Tuesday, 20 April 2021

The video A.V.I.C.I.I. is a musical eulogy in memory of the artist’s three year anniversary since his passing. The two singers join talent with musicians of the highest calibre under Maestro Jonathan Abela’s direction. The video brings back several of the musical giant’s best tracks in one of the most touching remembrances of Avicii.

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Chris Fearne announces over-40s vaccine invites

Chris Fearne announces over-40s vaccine invites
Apr 21 2021 Share

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne confirmed that people over 40 years of age will be getting the invitations for vaccination. The Health Minister addressed the news during a health clinic inauguration in Birkirkara. Malta has administered 288,797 vaccines so far, of which 90,173 were second doses. Over 90,000 people are fully vaccinated as of today.

In other related news, Malta has just registered the first three cases of the Brazilian variant. Malta registered 24 new cases today, with 522 cases still active and 411 total deaths as of 21st April 2021.

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