Sarah Lahbati returns to acting via 'Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa' adaptation

Sarah Lahbati, who's currently controversial because of the rumored split with Richard Gutierrez, headlines an upcoming television show on TV5.

Photo: Viva Artists Agency/IG

The actress recently attented the story conference of the TV adaptation of Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa, a 1986 Manuel Cinco film starred by Rudy Fernandez and Jackie Lou Blanco.

Sarah is paired with Kiko Estrada in the TV series.

Also in the lead cast of Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa TV adaptation is Sid Lucero. And, of course, we all know that he would be playing kontrabida.

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"T'yanak" starring Judy Ann Santos - Movie Poster & Trailer

The movie poster and full trailer for "T'yanak" has been released. It stars Judy Ann Santos, Solenn Heussaff, Tom Rodriguez and Sid Lucero, under the direction of Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. It opens in cinemas October 29, 2014.

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'My Destiny' starring Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez - Trailer

My Destiny premieres on Monday, June 30, 2014, on GMA-7's primetime block. It stars Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez, Sid Lucero and Rhian Ramos.

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Heart Evangelista, Sid Lucero to pair anew in afternoon soap

Heart Evangelista will soon be seen again on afternoon television via the upcoming family drama, Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig? The soap will again pair her with Sid Lucero who she has worked with last year in the primetime series, Legacy.

Heart will play the role of Eloisa, a good daughter who will fall in love with Sid’s character, Lucio. Their love affair, however, will not go without a catch as one of them will be bought off to leave alone the other. Thus, the question “how much is the cost of love?”

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‘Love and Lies’ character teasers (Videos)

GMA-7 has released the character teasers for the upcoming action-drama series Love And Lies. It stars Richard Gutierrez, Bela Padilla, Michelle Madrigal, Paolo Contis and Sid Lucero in the lead roles.

Richard will play the role of a navy in the series. His job is dangerous as it is, but the real action will begin when he goes looking for his wife (Michelle Madrigal) who got kidnapped.

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Sid Lucero shows behind in Instagram photos

Sid Lucero proved that he’s daring enough to show his behind, not in the movies but in the photo sharing website Instagram.

The Kapuso actor, who will soon have a baby with his girlfriend, posted the above photo five days ago with the caption “Malasimbo #onlythebrave.”

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Brillante Mendoza's "Captive" - Movie poster and trailer

Brillante Mendoza’s Captive will be commercially shown in the country beginning September 5, distributed by Star Cinema.

Produced by Swift Entertainment Production and Centerstage Production, Captive stars French actress Isabelle Huppert as a French social worker in a story inspired by the Dos Palmas kidnapping of two U.S. missionaries by the Abu Sayyaf.

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Watch “Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa” press conference via live streaming

Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa, which is set to air on July 9, is having a presscon tonight and netizens can watch the proceedings of the event via live streaming.

The drama series is topbilled by Jennylyn Mercado and Sid Lucero.

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Jennylyn Mercado and Sid Lucero topbill “Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa” [Teasers]

Jennylyn Mercado and Sid Lucero topbill the upcoming GMA-7 drama series titled Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa.

The Kapuso network has just released teasers for Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa which is slated to air its first episode on July 9, 2012.

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Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann Reunite in GMA-7's "Legacy"

Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann will work together again as a love team in GMA-7's upcoming soap with a working title of Legacy.

The two have worked as a tandem seven years ago in ABS-CBN's Hiram so this is not anything new to them. Their love team even made it to the big screen via the movie Bcuz of U.

Lovi Poe and Sid Lucero (who replaced the original choices for the roles Iza Calzado and TJ Trinidad) will be joining Heart and Geoff in this new series.

I wonder why Iza was replaced. Or did she decline? Could it be true that the Eat Bulaga! host is transferring to TV5?

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Amaya's TV Ratings During Marian Rivera's First Appearance

We all know GMA-7's Amaya didn't quite rank well (at least not as expected) during its first week. But we also know that it was because the Kapuso network's Primetime Queen still wasn't in those episodes.

But what happened when Marian Rivera made her first appearance in the epicserye as the grown-up Amaya?

Here's the Mega Manila tv ratings last Tuesday (June 7th) according to AGB Nielsen Philippines. Tuesday marked as Marian and Sid Lucero's (Bagani) first appearance in the series.

Amaya – 27.6%
Munting Heredera – 24.7%
100 Days to Heaven – 24.2%
Guns and Roses – 22%
Secret Garden – 22%
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin – 21.9%

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"Amaya" Cast's Successful Roadshow in Pampanga and Cabanatuan City

Marian Rivera and the rest of the cast of the epicserye Amaya were well-received by the people of Pampanga and Nueva Ecija during their mall tour in the said provinces last Sunday, June 5, 2011.

They started off with a mall show in SM City Pampanga, followed it up by a motorcade that traversed around the main streets of Cabanatuan City, and concluded it by having another mall show at the NE Pacific Mall Parking Lot in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.

Watch the Chika Minute exclusive below.

More videos after the jump.

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"Amaya" – Full Trailer

GMA-7 is all geared-up to air the pilot episode of Amaya this coming Monday, May 30, 2011, and they have released the full trailer of the epicserye which is said to be the most expensive series GMA-7 has done so far. In line with the premiere, the network has already released the full trailer of Amaya. Watch it below.

The Marian Rivera-starrer will be shown right after Captain Barbell on the Kapuso channel's primetime block.

Amaya also stars Sid Lucero and Mikael Daez who both play Marian's leading men. Supporting cast includes respected actors and actresses like Gina Alajar, Raymond Bagatsing, Lani Mercado, Irma Adlawan, Roy Alvarez, Perla Bautista, and Gardo Versoza. Glaiza de Castro, and Rochelle Pangilinan also play vital roles.

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"Amaya" - Teaser (Amaya and Bagani)

Sid Lucero transferred from ABS-CBN to GMA-7 for the big-budgeted epic series, Amaya. He takes on the role of Bagani, one of the two love interests of Marian Rivera's lead character.

Watch the upcoming series' trailer below featuring the main characters of Sid's Bagani and Marian's Amaya.

Amaya premieres May 30, 2011 on GMA-7's primetime block.

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"Amaya" - New Teaser/Trailer

Set to premiere on May 30, 2011, GMA-7 has released a new teaser/trailer for its most expensive show to date, Amaya. One will have a pretty good idea of how this series will go about after watching the trailer, and I can't wait for its regular run.

Amaya stars Marian Rivera in the title role. Sid Lucero and Mikael Daez plays Marian's leading men. Supporting cast includes respected actors and actresses like Gina Alajar, Raymond Bagatsing, Lani Mercado, Irma Adlawan, Roy Alvarez, Perla Bautista, and Gardo Versoza. Glaiza de Castro, and Rochelle Pangilinan also play vital roles.

Watch Amaya's new teaser trailer after the jump.

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"Amaya" - Character Posters

Amaya, GMA-7's most expensive series to date, is set to pilot o/.n May 30, 2011. Starring the network's Primetime Queen and supported by award-winning actors and actresses, the epic-serye is much-awaited among television viewers.

GMA-7 recently released character posters for Amaya. And I'm sure the costumes alone have cost them a lot.

Character posters of Amaya's main cast after the jump.

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"Amaya" – New Trailer

GMA-7's upcoming epicserye, Amaya, is scheduled to be shown starting May 2011. It stars the network's primetime queen, Marian Rivera, in the role of a princess/warrior.

Sid Lucero and Mikael Daez will be Marian's leading men in the said show.

Watch Amaya's trailer after the jump.

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34th Gawad Urian (2011) Nominees

On its 34th year, Gaward Urian has independent films vying for awards this year. Nine films are vying for Best Picture including the Jodi Sta. Maria-starrer Chassis. Directed by Adolf Alix Jr, Chassis is also vying for five other awards including Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.

Three actresses from the movie Presa are competing for the Best Supporting Actress award – Anita Lilnda, Rosanna Roces, and Liza Lorena, while Sid Lucero and Cogie Domingo are nominated Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively for their roles in the movie Muli.

Here's the complete list of nominees for the 34th Gawad Urian (2011) Awards:

BEST PICTURE
Amigo (Anarchists' Convention Films)
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria (Creative Programs, Inc., Panumduman Pictures)
Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo (Cinemalaya Foundation, Sampaybakod Productions)
Chassis (Happy Gilmore Productions, Cinemanila Foundation)
Halaw (Cinemalaya Foundation, Los PeliculasLinterna Studio)
Limbunan (Cinemalaya Foundation, Bidadali House Productions)
Noy (Cinemedia Films, Inc., VIP Access Media Productions, Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Sheika (Cinemalaya Foundation, Skyweaver Production-Hydeout Entertainment, Alchemy of Vision and Light TV and Film Productions)
Tsardyer (Creative Programs, Inc., Lasponggols Collective)

BEST DIRECTOR
Adolf Alix Jr. (Chassis)
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (Tsardyer)
Sheron Dayoc (Halaw)
Mes de Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Khavn de la Cruz (Maynila sa Mga Pangil ng Dilim)
Robin Fardig and Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Balangay)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II (Limbunan)
Arnel Mardoquio (Sheika)
Dondon Santos (Noy)
John Sayles (Amigo)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Adolf Alix Jr. (Chassis)
Adolfo Alix Jr. and Agnes de Guzman (Presa)
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (Tsardyer)
Sheron Dayoc (Halaw)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Khavn De la Cruz and Carl Javier (Maynila sa Mga Pangil ng Dilim)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II (Limbunan)
Arnel Mardoquio (Sheika)
Shugo Praico (Noy)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST ACTOR
John Arcilla (Halaw)
Perry Dizon (Sheika)
Ronnie Lazaro (Ishmael)
Sid Lucero (Muli)
Coco Martin (Noy)
Pen Medina (Layang Bilanggo)
Sam Milby (Third World Happy)
Fanny Serrano (Tarima)
Joel Torre (Amigo)

BEST ACTRESS
Rita Avila (Magdamag)
Mercedes Cabral (Gayuma)
Donna Isadora Gimeno (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Laurice Guillen (Karera)
Fe GingGing Hyde (Sheika)
Ces Quesada (Magkakapatid)
Jodi Santamaria (Chassis)
Meryll Soriano (Donor)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Joem Bascon (Noy)
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa)
Martin Delos Santos (Tsardyer)
Julio Diaz (Magkakapatid)
Garret Dillahunt (Amigo)
Cogie Domingo (Muli)
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)
Gregg Tecson (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Yul Vasquez (Amigo)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Lucia Jeuzan (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Anita Linda (Presa)
Rio Locsin (Amigo)
Maria Isabel Lopez (Halaw)
Liza Lorena (Presa)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)
Rosanna Roces (Presa)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Gabriel Bagnas (Chassis)
Albert Banzon (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Arnel Barbarona and Dexter Dela Peña (Halaw)
Malay Javier (Tsardyer)
Christian Linaban (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Lee Meily (Amigo)
McRobert Nacario (Limbunan)
Takeyuki Onishi (Dagim)
Rain Yamson II (Di Natatapos ang Gabi)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Tonee Acejo (Gayuma)
Bagwani Ampalayo, Jun Cayas, and Maree Contaoi (Sheika)
Rodell Cruz (Amigo)
Rene De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Paramata Ednawan (Limbunan)
Rodrigo Ricio (Emir)
Roland Rubenecia (Chassis)
Amar Sharif (Halaw)
Kaloy Uypuanco (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST EDITING
Renewin Alano (Noy)
Danilo Añonuevo (Rekrut)
Willie Apa Jr. and Arthur Ian Garcia (Sheika)
Aleks Castañeda (Presa)
Chuck Guttierez and Lester Olayer (Halaw)

BEST MUSIC
Mason Daring (Amigo)
Marco De Leon, LC De Leon, Ciro De Leon (Tsardyer)
Mark Laccay, Stefan Loewenstein, and Ysagani Ybarra (Happyland)
Popong Landero (Sheika)
Jessie Lasaten (Di Natataposang Gabi)
Jess Santiago (Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio)
Jerrold Tarog (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Josefino 'Chino' Toledo (Emir)

BEST SOUND
Mike Idioma (Sampaguita)
Mark Laccay (Dagim)
Elroy Montano (Amigo)
Jona Paculan, Carlos Tañada and Moks Vitasa (Halaw)
Dempster Samarista (Limbunan)
Maki Serapio and Paolo Angelo Lindaya (Sheika)

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Marian Rivera's "Amaya" is Most Expensive GMA Soap Opera To Date

Director Mac Alejandre talks about the making of Amaya in this video from GMA News TV.

Amaya is the biggest and most expensive opera produced by GMA-7. Warships are even said to be made just for this epic series that also marks the comeback of Marian Rivera on television's primetime scene. Her last primetime series Endless Love, the Filipino adaptation of the Korean drama Autumn in My Heart. Also directed by Mac Alejandre, Endless Love aired its last episode on October 15, 2010.

Amaya is an epic historical fiction set on the pre-colonial Central Visayas. And because they wanted to be so accurate, script preparation of the series took almost a year. It included consultations with historians from the University of the Philippines who helped them with the details big and small including the manner of sword handling and even how people from that period walk and run.

Marian Rivera plays the title role of a tribal princess turned warrior. His leading men in the series includes the model Mikael Daez and the comebacking Kapuso hunk, Sid Lucero.

Sid, though, says that he still has to prepare himself physically for the role. He still needs to go to the gym and watch his diet before shooting for his part begins.

Gardo Versoza, one of the actors who plays a key role in Amaya, says he underwent a month of strict diet and physical training to achieve the warrior-look that is needed in his role.

Other actors who play warrior in this epic series are Mon Confiado, AJ Dee, and Survivor Philippines runner-up Rob Sy.

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A Peek in the Set of "Amaya"

Marian Rivera has started shooting for GMA-7's epicserye Amaya. It is being shot on location in Subic and Unang Hirit went there to visit the network's primetime queen and to see how things are going.

Marian says it's her most challenging role so far. And it will become more difficult when her character turns into a warrior. She also reveals that she'll go topless in this series. She had done it before in Dyesebel but she says she still gets self-conscious doing it.

Her character has a twin snake in the story and she will have a snake on her during the fight scenes.

She has undergone sword fight trainings before they started shooting and she moves like a real warrior during the fight sequences. If you haven't seen her sword fight training video, click here.

Meanwhile, many are waiting to see Sid Lucero and Mikael Daez (Marian Rivera's leading men in this series) in their warrior costumes. I'm sure, though, that promotional pics will come out in no time.

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