S.E. PRODUCTIONS: A REMARKABLE CONTINOUS SUCCESS BRINGING QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT WITH A HUMANITARIAN PURPOSE TO THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN SAUDI ARABIA

SE Productons Officers - Riyadh

S.E. Productions was organized in November 2003 by professional Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as a cultural organization in Saudi Arabia to provide best services to the Filipino community in upholding cultural awareness, personality development and humanitarian services.

S.E. means Special Events.

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh accredited the group last November 2003 hence all their projects, undertakings and activities are being recognized by the Philippine Embassy.

One of its visions is to develop and enhance the genuine talents of Filipinos while they are away from their homelands. As the tag line implies ‘Your Gateway to Stardom”, S.E. Productions helps many promising artists in the field of music, fashion shows, theater and other forms of performing arts.

Despite the diverse culture in the foreign land, the group manages to conduct various skills enhancement trainings, workshops, seminars and personality development in relation to the aspirations and ambitions of every Filipino and akin to the modern approach of talent formation while having a temporary residence outside the Philippines.

SE Productons Officers - Jeddah

Among the shows presented were:

1. HABI Selection of Models – held in Al Taj International School

After the training, workshops and seminars, 25 new talents, particularly in modeling, were selected by the Riyadh Fashion Designers Association for a possible fashion exposure. 

2. CAMERADERIE CLUB Show – held in West Faisal Compound

S.E. Talents were invited to grace the occasion of CAMERADERIE Club, a group of Filipino photographers, during their photo exhibits by showcasing the apparel collections of Al-Sawani Group of Companies particularly FUBU, LEVIS, ESPRIT, REPLAY, etc.

3. FLOWERS & FASHION – held in West Faisal Compound (April 1, 2004)

A different show, featuring the creations of Riyadh Fashion Designers Association, was held at the West Faisal Compound in central Riyadh participated in by 16 fashion designers, with an added LACOSTE array of apparel collections.

4. Launching of SUPERSAVERS – held in White Palace Hotel (May 26, 2004)

Aside from holding fashion shows, S.E. Productions ventured out in Event Management. Supersavers Inc., is a networking company involve in appliance loans to OFWs worldwide. S.E. Productions was tapped to manage the launching of their products. From hosting, production numbers, singing, dancing and modeling, S.E. Talents provided quality entertainment to Supersavers members.

5. PHIL. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – held at the Philippine Embassy, Riyadh (June 10, 2004)

Upon the request of the Philippine Embassy, S.E. Productions, in cooperation with other cultural groups, held a mini-fashion show at the Philippine Embassy to commemorate the 106^th Philippine Independence Day celebration.

6. PRESS CONFERENCE OF NEW TALENTS – Phil. Chancery Hall, Philippine Embassy, Riyadh (July 29, 2004)

In preparation for the big production  show “SEQ Reload Live in Riyadh”, and after a month of searching for new talents, S.E. Productions presented 50 new talents to the public, media and sponsors. Likewise, oath taking of new set of officers were held and H.E. Ambassador Bahnarim Guinomla was the inducting officer.

7. S.E.Q. Reload…Live in Riyadh – Variety Show – Philippine Embassy Riyadh  (August 26, 2004)

Pattern to the variety show in the Philippines, hundred of S.E. Talents were able to show their talents at the Philippine Embassy. From kids to adults, they paraded in a fashion show sponsored by CITY PLAZA, Bossini for Kids, etc. S.E. singers and dancers participated in a variety show-like event.

8. SEARCH FOR GINOO and BB. PILIPINAS RIYADH 2004 – Philippine Embassy Riyadh (November 17, 2004)

A big production show was conceptualized to honor young OFWs in a search for the prestigious title “Ginoo at Binibining Pilipinas Riyadh 2004”. 18 male and females competed for the titles.

First time in the history of competition in Riyadh that internet voting was introduced for the first time. Seven foreign judges, including former Miss Taiwan, were invited to judge.

This event also features the first computerized judging. SE-Productions tapped the COMSOFIL with their expertise in Microsoft Access. Though COMSOFIL's system is very primitive unprofessional and time consuming, that event marked the beginning of SE-Production's success in combining today's  technologies with their shows.

Later on, the lousy works of COMSOFIL was replaced by a professional Computerized judging and Display System by Solutions for Everything Inc. (S4E-Inc) was introduced  during the Riyadh Singing Pop Icon 2005.  For your information, the OFW-SOS Hotline System is also developed by S4E-Inc. 

9. YSTILO…A Passion for Fashion  - Philippine Embassy Riyadh (March 17, 2005)

Since many S.E. Talents had achieved prestige and academic honors, S.E. Productions gave a tribute to these talents by means of a fashion show showcasing the gown creations of SE Fashion Designer, Emil Santos and the latest collections of Giordano apparels.

10.  CORONA BALL – British Embassy, Diplomatic Quarters,Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – April 28, 2005

S.E. Talents were invited by the British Embassy to grace their CORONA BALL. Because of the success of YSTILO, Three models were given the chance to grace the occasion and at the same time, sashayed in the ramp featuring the creation of Filipino designer and SE Officer Emil Santos

11.  SEARCH FOR RIYADH SINGING POP ICON – Philippine Embassy Riyadh (January to April 2005)

Patterned to Star In A Million Singing Competition, S.E. Productions sponsored a four-month search for Riyadh Singing Pop Icon. 16 contestants passed the audition and every month, eliminations were held.

Sophisticated Computerized Judging System developed by S4E-Inc was introduced. The system also features automated Video Display and Live Text Voting. for more info please click here.

Jamila Dibaratun emerged as the 1^st Riyadh Singing Pop Icon.

12.  PHIL. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – held at the Philippine Embassy, Riyadh (June 10, 2005)

Upon the request of the Philippine Embassy, S.E. Productions, in cooperation with other cultural groups, held a Cultural Show dubbed as “Nagkakaisa sa Pagkakaiba” at the Philippine Embassy to commemorate the 107^th Philippine Independence Day celebration.

13.  SONY LAUNCHING OF NEW PRODUCTS -held on August 22, 2005 at al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh and September 2, 2005 in Jeddah. Upon the invitation of Modern Electronics, S.E. Productions presented intermission numbers during the launching of the new electronic products of Sony.

14.  1^st WESTERN UNION BASKETBALL CUP TOURNAMENT – held at the Philippine Embassy, Riyadh (Sept. 9, 2005)

Upon the request of the Limelight Event Management Inc, S.E. Productions, organized the opening of the Basketball Tournament for Philippine Schools in Riyadh.

15.  SEARCH FOR GINOONG AND BINIBINING PILIPINAS RIYADH 2005  – held at the Philippine Embassy, Riyadh (Nov. 17, 2005)

Again, for its 2nd year, S.E. Productions held the Personality and Talent Search for young OFWs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 18 contestants participated in Talents, Fashion Show and Personality contests.

16.  D.K.N.Y. AND HARVEY NICHOLS SHOW – Yibreen Beauty Center, Riyadh (March 11, 2006)

S.E. Productions array of international fashion models in Riyadh sashayed in an exclusive fashion shows attended by members of Royal Families.

17.  SEARCH FOR TFC POPSTAR SAUDI ARABIA (January to May 2006)

Considered to be the biggest musical search for a popular star, S.E. Productions was granted the franchise by ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel to hold the first ever middle-east wide search in Saudi Arabia to compete in Dubai on June 2, 2006.

More importantly it is by means of these activities that the group reaches out to the growing Filipino community in Riyadh and the distressed Filipinos who are presently experiencing labor and work problems.  This is one main objective why the group was created - to assist the less-fortunate brethren by fund raising while giving entertainment to the Filipinos in Saudi Arabia.

The humanitarian services extended by the group are as follows:

1. DISTRIBUTION OF FOODS & GROCERIES – Stranded OFWs in Batha area

2. DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD & GROCERIES – Stranded OFWs in Bahay Kalinga

3. Participate in the PAG-IBAG KO Projects

4. Donation of Big Fans in Al Taj International School

5. SAGIP-TULONG  KAPAMILYA – Assistance to the victims of Landslide in the Philippines

6. Donation of airfare tickets to stranded OFWs in Bahay Kalinga

7. Gift Giving at Bahay Kalinga stranded OFW’s

8. Cash Donations to Landslide victim in Guinsaugon Southern Leyte.

SE Productions stands for quality, humanitarian assistance and preservation of Filipino culture and strives, in its own humble way, for the good of the community.

S.E. PRODUCTIONS …… committed, dedicated, robust, God-fearing and modest. 

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