The 2010 Heart of Green Awards

Orlando is up for The 2010 Heart of Green Awards.

Sponsored by The Home Depot, The Daily Green's Heart of Green Awards honor those people and organizations that take green to the mainstream — to the "heart" of the American people.

On April 20, 2010 The Daily Green will host its second annual Heart of Green Awards ceremony, an invitation-only dinner in the LEED Gold-certified Hearst Tower in New York City.

In addition to honoring celebrities and stalwarts of the environmental movement, The Daily Green honors one Lifetime Achievement winner and one Local Hero, nominated by The Daily Green audience.

Here is Orlando's profile for the Award:

Bloom’s starred in some of the biggest films of the last 10 years, including the Lord of the Rings series and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

His Eco Achievements: Bloom has been a part of environmental company Global Green for several years, and renovated his home with solar panels. He also drives a hybrid car.

Did You Know: In 2009, Bloom participated in the “Australia Unites” fundraiser to benefit victims of Australian bushfires. Bloom also wrote an essay that appeared in the book Antarctica — A Call to Action.

read more at thedailygreen.com

Willie all smiles after winning a pair of Orlando's bloomers

From kentonline.co.uk:

All eyes were on the star lot in a charity auction during a concert held by students in Canterbury in aid Save the Children’s work in Haiti.

Up for grabs among the beauty vouchers, jewellery, and nights out at restaurants were a pair of swimming shorts, which belonged to former Canterbury schoolboy turned Hollywood star, Orlando Bloom.

A packed audience at the St Gregory’s Music Centre at Christ Church University witnessed a bidding war for the colourful shorts which he is said to have worn during breaks from filming Pirates of the Caribbean.

They were modelled by 28-year-old Vincent Disneur, of Barton Mill, Canterbury, who works as an IT software entrepreneur.

The winning bid of £190 was made by Willie Cooper, also of Barton Mill, who is the fundraising administrator of Sounds New.

She said: “I just started bidding for a bit of a giggle and before I knew it the price was going up and up. But I’m very happy because I wanted to give something and it’s a very good cause.

“The shorts are Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren, so they are quite a fashionable make and they come with a letter of authentication from Orlando’s mother, Sonia Bloom.

“I’ve know idea what I’m going to do with them. Someone suggested I sell them on eBay because I might make a fortune but I think I’ll just hang onto them for now.”

The evening, organised by mezzo soprano Jennifer Brisk, was described as an 'overwhelming success’ and raised more than £2,000 for Save the Children. The auction was organised by music student, Clare Kingman while CCU Professor Paul Edlin was the auctioneer.

Among the musical performers were sopranos Michelle Castelletti and Jamie Kym-Mcmellon, harpist Chrissy Grimsdale, cellist Alex Rider and pianists Ivan Hussey and Tom Liddle.

Orlando for Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Auction

Orlando joined the Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Auction, together with other celebrities offering incredible items and experiences to help the Haitian earthquake victims.

Orlando is auctioning off a chat with him by phone on Valentine's Day, to benefit Oxfam International.
The lucky winner of this donation will receive a phone call from Orlando. It's the perfect gift for Valentine's Day!

Here is the direct link for your bidding:
charitybuzz | #113938 - Chat with Heartthrob Orlando Bloom on Valentine's Day

"Summit on the Summit" project

Orlando is in a video for "Summit on the Summit", a project to fight the global clean water crisis.







You can find more information about this project on the official website:
Summit on Summit

Orlando PSA for UNICEF

Actor Orlando Bloom was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2009, in recognition of his commitment to the rights of children around the world. Although recently appointed, he has visited UNICEF programmes in Nepal, the Russian Federation, and Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2007. Born in Canterbury, Kent, in the United Kingdom, Mr. Bloom began studying art and drama from an early age – first at the British-American Drama Academy and then at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In 1999, he was cast as Legolas in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy. Mr. Bloom’s portrayal of Will Turner in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies solidified his popularity. He has made almost 20 films, including ‘Black Hawk Down’ and ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ – both directed by Ridley Scott – and ‘Elizabethtown’, directed by Cameron Crowe. He will next be seen in ‘Sympathy for Delicious’, directed by Mark Ruffalo, and director John Doyle’s ‘Main Street’. source Unicef.org
Thanks a lot to Jan of Ka-Bloom for catching the video
You can download the video at this link

Orlando Bloom Named UN Ambassador - Everest: A Climb for Peace Narrator Continues His Good Work…

Lance Trumbull, the director of "Everest: a Climb for Peace", the documentary narrated by the voice of Orlando, wrote an entry on his blog, speaking about Orlando named as Unicef ambassador. Here is the text:

I was extremely happy to read recently in the news that Everest: A Climb for Peace narrator (and Lord of the Rings star!) Orlando Bloom has been named goodwill ambassador for the UN Children’s organization UNICEF.

This is wonderful news as Orlando continues to do good in the world. Orlando Bloom’s first visit to Nepal came just a few weeks after he narrated my film in a sound studio in Hollywood in October 2007; one of the main film locations was Nepal. And the Everest Peace Project - through the help of its educational partner Room to Read - helped fund two libraries in Nepal for needy Nepalese children. Could it be that narrating my peace film and seeing the gorgeous Nepalese scenery and people inspired Orlando to reach out even further and to get involved in this incredible work with UNICEF?! Maybe…Probably not…but regardless, Orlando continues to provide his time for meaningful and worthy causes such as The Everest Peace Project film - Everest: A Climb for Peace (which was also endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama) and UNICEF. According to the BBC, his first task will be to film an appeal about the importance of clean water supplies.

Thanks again Orlando for all the good work that you do outside of Hollywood.

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Orlando Bloom and he was a true gentleman, professional and yet completely down to earth and as friendly as can be. Below is a horrible picture of me with Orlando. We were both having bad hair days! (And I was having a bad face day!)



And new pic, Orlando in the recording booth recording narration for Everest: A Climb for Peace:


www.everestpeaceproject.org

Orlando supports One Sun One Love musical

Orlando wrote a message of support for "One Sun One World" musical,the fifth environmental musical entertainment, written by Peter Rose and Anne Conlon. Commissioned by WWF-UK to mark its 50th anniversary, it celebrates our astonishing world in all its rich diversity.One Sun One World premiered performance in the Royal Albert Hall on October 22nd, 2009. The English Chamber Orchestra, augmented by senior students from the Royal College of Music, London, accompanied a combined choir of over 1500 children from schools throughout the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, accompanied by St Augustine's RC High School choir in Blackburn. Here is the message of support from Orlando:
I am reminded every day about the impact that each of us makes on the planet. My cousin takes photographs of the melting polar ice caps that are at once beautiful and alarming. And my sister is working to make her entire village "green," a place that will employ recycled building materials, rain water collectors, and solar panels.I believe that the real leadership on the issue of the environment will come from young people. It's their voice, speaking out about the concerns and passions they have, that will shape their future more than any official policies. They will soon step into a world that's theirs; so their views, their concerns about whether it will be stable and liveable, is vital for planning now in a conscious and ethical way. The role of education and art – the voice of creativity – is perhaps the most persuasive tool we have.It's with all this in mind that I support WWF's latest musical for schools, ‘One Sun One World.’Past productions have focused on the oceans, the Amazon rainforest, and urbanization in Africa. These musicals are subsequently produced by schools all over the world. Each child with his or her role to play; ‘One Sun One World’ centers on renewable resources and how we can make sustainable choices, every day.Combining youth, art, and public policy is what WWF is all about. I'm pleased to be able to celebrate WWF's 50th Anniversary with you and all of the creators and performers who have brought ‘One Sun One World’ to life.
Orlando Bloom
Read more about the musical at this link:
http://www.wwf.org.uk/what_we_do/working_with_schools/one_sun__one_world_musical/about_one_sun__one_world_musical/%22target=%22_blnak