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DETAILS unveiled its Power 40 list, the list of 40 most influential men in the world, in its December 2008 issue. On the cover is Tom Cruise who landed on the 7th spot of the power list. Surprisingly, Barack Obama isn't included in the list. But guess who's on the number one spot - Obama's Secret Service Agent. For a complete list of the Power 40, click here .

After a long wait, Survivor Philippines' First Sole Survivor is finally revealed. Live at the Studio 7 of the GMA Network Center, JC Tiuseco was announced as the first ever Sole Survivor. He won against Rob Sy who only got 2 votes from the jury. JC got 6 votes and another one from the text poll which he won with 93% of votes. It has long been rumored that JC won the title, even before the merging of tribes (Chalam). The spoilers, after all, are true. Aside from the car that he won in the second to the last Immunity Challenge, JC goes home with 3 million pesos, and of course, the possibility of becoming a GMA 7 talent.

Legend of the Seeker Season 01 Episode 06 - Elixir Logline: In a village where anyone can buy magic, Zedd faces off against a dangerous wizard who was once his student. Synopsis: Richard, Kahlan and Zedd discover that peddlers are selling the villagers of Drundril elixirs, potions that temporarily give them magical powers. Searching for the makers of the potions, Zedd confronts a wizard who was once his student, but is now a dangerous and powerful rival.

Legend of the Seeker Season 01 Episode 05 - Listener Logline: Their deepest secrets threaten to tear apart Richard and Kahlan when they rescue a mind-reading child from the clutches of Darken Rahl's deadly troops. Synopsis: Darken Rahl's D'Haran soldiers capture Renn, a ten-year-old boy known as a Listener, a person with the ability to read anyone's thoughts, and a very valuable tool for those who control him. When Richard and Kahlan take Renn from his captors, the mind-reading child threatens to reveal their deepest of secrets to each other. Type rest of the post here

Jennifer Aniston poses on the January 2009 cover of GQ in just a necktie. If she was disappointed with her Vogue cover, she goes "all out" this time with GQ. Jennifer talks about her ex Brad Pitt, and her current John Mayer. The 39-year-old actress also denies the rumors that she's having John's baby. The magazine will be available December 23. - Photo via justjared.buzznet.com

The Philippines has a total of seven nominations on the Asian Television Awards 2008. Six belongs to GMA, one from QTV 11 (GMA's sister station), and another one from ABS-CBN. Nominations received by GMA: 1. Camera Cafe for Best Comedy Program 2. Bubble Gang for Best Comedy Program 3. Lovely Day for Best Children’s Program 4. All Star K! The One Million Videoke Challenge - Best Game or Quiz Program 5. Ogie Alcasid for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress 6. Michael V. for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress QTV 11: 1. Reunion for Best Reality Program ABS-CBN: 1. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus for Best Adaptation of an Existing Format ABS-CBN's Che-che Lazaro and Laurenti Dyogi, and GMA's Jessica Soho and Nessa Valdellon will be part of the panel of judges. Awards Night will be on December 11th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Singapore. For more info, visit their official website .

Ram Sagad/ Multiply Ram Sagad, the Basketball Hunk and supposedly the most athletic of the pack, is the second to go back home after getting the least amount of time in the last challenge of the second elimination. He was only able to hang on to the helicopter challenge for 30 seconds while the other three male contestants did better. Elmer, the veterinarian who was also in the brink of elimination last week, had 38 seconds beating Ram by 8 seconds. Jommy did better than Elmer by 1 second while Jose had the best time of 49 seconds. The Pump Squad (composed of Ram, Jose, RJ and Jommy) is now incomplete. And as a sign of friendship, RJ gave a ring to Ram while the former was packing. Would it be from the Pump Squad again next week?

Reese Witherspoon talks about life - her divorce with actor Ryan Phillippe, her kids, tabloid fame, and love. Read all about it in this issue of Parade magazine .

The Hong Kong team (Sam Wu and Vince Chung) wins! Besting 9 other pairs, the two were the first to reach the finish line in the final leg of The Amazing Race Asia 3. The two met via mutual friends and have been good buddies since then. Vince used to be a primary school teacher before becoming a comedian cum host. Sam, on the other hand, is a university lecturer who has a passion for words. He is, in fact, one of the top players of Prolific, an online word game. The Philippines' own Geoff Rodriguez and Tisha Silang placed second in the race. They were so close to winning they just weren't so lucky with the taxi they chose. Geoff and Tisha beat the Philippine team's performance in the previous season where Marc and Rovilson placed 3rd.

Mark Herras is now working-out in preparation for more daring roles. Mark reportedly thought that there should be something new in his showbiz career, and doing mature roles (read: sexy scenes) is one of them. Although he still has some limitations on going sexy. He doesn't want to go "all the way" because he's still too young for it. And even if he can just easily go "under the knife" to enhance his body, he'd rather go to the gym and work hard to become fit. His original loveteam Jennylyn Mercado will be his first leading lady in doing sexy. Jennylyn, who has just given birth to her child with Patrick Garcia, is currently on vacation in the US. Their "mature" projects will start when Jennylyn goes back to the country.

GQ has published its 2008 Men of the Year list in four covers featuring President-elect Barack Obama , Mad Men star Jon Hamm , leading man Leonardo DiCaprio and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps . Complete list of GQ Men of the Year 2008: Champions: The Boston Celtics Designer of the Year: Thom Browne Leading Man: Leonardo DiCaprio Villain: Aaro Eckhart The Artist: Shepard Fairey Killer Year: Brandon Flowers Screen Idol: James Franco Comeback Kid: Josh Hamilton Breakout: Jon Hamm Legend: Ted Kennedy The Mogul: Seth MacFarlane Mad Genius: John Malkovich Funnyman: Danny McBride Radio Gods: MGMT + M.I.A. Court King: Rafael Nadal Game Changer: Barack Obama Heavy Medal Hero: Chris Paul Drama Queen: Sean Penn Leader of the Year: General David Petraeus Golden Boy: Michael Phelps Prick: Gordon Ramsay Daredevil of the Year: Alain Robert Icon of the Year: Philip Roth Action Hero: Jason Statham Local Hero of the Year: Neil Willenson Tough Guys of the Year: The Men Behind ‘The Wire’ Boy Genius of th

Hugh Jackman/ People He's a triple threat: a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon. At 6 ft. 2 in., all scruff and biceps, Hugh Jackman looms large in the epic Australia, which he says kept him "dirty 95 percent of the time" and left people stammering, "Oh ... my ... God," according to costar Nicole Kidman, who adds, "Women's jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room." Jackman's wife of 12 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, calls his perfect form "the Body of Doom – but I like what's inside": a romantic who sings ballads at home and makes pancakes for Oscar, 8, and Ava, 3. A hard body with a soft center – 2008's Sexiest Man Alive sat down with PEOPLE's Elizabeth Leonard and Julie Jordan to reveal most of his secrets. Read the rest of the story here.

McKey Sullivan/ ANTM She entered the competition only knowing a boxing pose, but former tomboy Brittany "McKey" Sullivan learned enough on the 11th cycle of "America's Next Top Model" to box out the competition, winning over blonde Samantha Potter in the final runway competition in Amsterdam. "I'm so proud of myself right now," she declared, after embracing host Tyra Banks and lifting her off the ground. A girl who grew up as a tomboy, McKey, 19, of Lake Forest, Ill. ended up as top model after an ability to bend her body literally backwards for great pictures. In the final runway competition, she attacked the unusual course and struck poses that rose her above Samantha, 18 of Woodland Hills, who looked a bit more worried about the course's ramps and strairs. "She didn't just serve dress," Tyra said of McKey, "she served face". It was a course that put new meaning into the word runway. It was all the making of Jay Manuel

Logline A city under siege and a shocking discovery about his past confront Richard Cypher when he returns to his birthplace. Synopsis Richard returns to the town of Brennidon, where he was born during Darken Rahl's massacre of every eldest son to avert the prophecy of the Seeker. He finds that the townspeople have given up their freedom under Rahl's rule, and discovers a secret from his past.

Season 01 Episode 03 - Bounty Logline: When Darken Rahl offers a reward to anyone who captures the Seeker, deadly mercenaries set their sights on Richard Cypher, turning him from hunter to hunted. Synopsis: After Richard, Kahlan and Zedd survive an unprovoked attack by a mercenary named Denfir, they discover that Darken Rahl has placed a hefty bounty on Richard's head. Sebastian, a maker of magical maps, has sold three of them designed to track the Seeker, one each to Denfir and two other bounty hunters, Gunther and Rolf. A woman named Lilly helps Richard and his friends escape another ambush, then asks his help to save her brother Liam from the Shadrin, a vicious mythical creature. But first, they must fight off an assault by Gunther. Zedd goes to find the mapmaker who put everyone on their trail, while Richard and Kahlan continue with Lilly. But her plea is really a trap - Lilly captures Richard to deliver to Darken Rahl's D'Haran soldiers, leaving Kahlan trapped with the

Based upon the book series entitled " Sword of Truth " by Terry Goodkind comes the television series " Legend of the Seeker ." It stars Craig Horner (Richard Cypher/Seeker), Bridget Regan (Kahlan Amnell) and Bruce Spence (Zeddicus Za'l Zorander) Here are the first two episodes entitled Prophecy (Part 1) and Destiny (Part 2). Both shown on the pilot episode last November 1. Logline: In a distant land, Richard Cypher discovers his true destiny as he, a mysterious young woman, a wise old wizard and a magical sword are all that stand between the evil tyrant Darken Rahl and his quest for total domination. Synopsis: Kahlan Amnell, pursued by soldiers of Darken Rahl, the tyrant who wants to rule the Midlands, flees that province and uses magic to cross the Boundary into Westland. Richard Cypher, a simple Westland woodsman, helps her escape them. Ranssyn Fane, commander of the soldiers, survives his confrontation with Kahlan and Richard and continues to pursue them.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) are giving Ploning, the Philippines’ entry to the Oscars, the much-needed support in its bid to make it as a nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The President and FDCP are shelling out P2.5-M to boost the critically-acclaimed film’s chances of making it to the highly-competitive, highly-politicized world of the Oscars. The amount will go a long way in seeing to it that Ploning gets the attention it needs and deserves in the international film community. The filmmakers are hiring a highly-recommended public relations company, Murray Weissman and Associates to make the film highly-visible. Its producer, Panoramanila Pictures Co., is also organizing red-carpet premieres and tapping Filipino communities in the US. Ploning director Dante Nico Garcia, who came back from Los Angeles, reports that the Philippine consulate in Los Angeles, headed by Mary Jo Aragon, has been very supportiv

Jennifer Aniston is red hot on the December 2008 cover of Vogue. According to Us Weekly, Aniston asked the reporter, Jonathan Van Meter, to turn off the tape recorder when first asked about her ex-husband’s partner, Angelina Jolie. Here’s what she did say on the record: On being bothered that Angelina recounted a detailed timeline of how she fell in love with Brad Pitt on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith: “There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening. I felt those details were a little inappropriate to discuss. That stuff about how she couldn’t wait to get to work every day? That was really uncool. On if she ever speaks to Brad: “[We've exchanged] a few very kind hellos … and congratulations on your babies… [We] had an amicable split … The marriage didn’t work out.” On her romance with John Mayer: “People need to mind their own business! Did you ever think Claudia Schiffer and David Copperfield made sense? Love just shows up

This was the penultimate leg where we'd find out who the top three teams will be. As such, I was expecting an episode filled with one physically demanding task after another wherein each team's physical endurance and mental fortitude will be tested. I was disappointed. This second to the last leg was just a series of clues that others in the forums described as "boring". Not me though. Despite the obvious absence of difficult challenges, I was a nervous wreck while watching it because my favorite team, Geoff and Tisha from the Philippines wasn't doing well. In fact, they sucked in 90% of the tasks in this leg. It's a good thing a surprising twist was added in the end, a task that jolted some excitement to this episode and, at the same time, allowed Geoff and Tish to recover. Teams first set off to find a clue in India's Bhaja Caves. Leaving very early in the morning (Sam and Vince left at a few minutes after midnight) they found an "hours of operation

Veronica "Vern" Domingo got the solid five votes from the former members of the Naak tribe, ending her fight in the quest for the first Sole Survivor. On the other hand, Rob, with the additional one vote from the Black Pearl that Kiko gave him, got all the votes of the three remaining former Jarakays. Earlier in the episode, Charisse won the Immunity Challenge where they would search for blocks of their assigned color and arrange them in the way Paolo showed them before the challenge started. Veronica was actually the first to gather all seven blocks but she had trouble arranging them in the correct way. Charisse, who seems to excel in mind-boggling stuff, was the first one to get it right, earning her the Immunity Necklace.

After only staying at Campo Miedo for a few days, Gail Nicolas became the first eliminado of Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America. The 25-year-old Bikini Summit winner failed to finish the final and deciding stunt called Escape De Auto Sub Aquatico. Gail struggled to get baby doll Mariana from the back seat of a car submerged in a pool. The baby doll got entangled with the seat belt, and when Gail could no longer hold her breath, she had no choice but to swim up to the surface. When Elmer and Marion saw Gail without the baby doll, they already knew the sad fate of the lady Participante. Elmer finished the stunt in 25 seconds, while Marion did it in 30 seconds. As much as they would want to celebrate being safe from elimination, the two boys sympathized with Gail, who was ordered to pack her things from Camp Miedo as she will flying back home to the Philippines. “Malungkot ako. Pero sa experience kong ito, masasabi kong masaya na ako na hindi ko ine-expect na kaya ko pa

Kiko, the 10th castaway to be voted-off in the search for the first Sole Survivor, guested live on 24 Oras's Chika Minute. Kiko was honest enough to say that he was guilty on doubting Rob as one of those who betrayed him. But it's not the only reason why he gave the Black Pearl to Rob. According to Kiko, it's his way of telling Rob to put his act together and that no one finds him amusing anymore. He felt betrayed on what Kaye and Cris did, and said their reasons for voting him off should better be good enough without sugar coating their words. And on Charisse? He said he understands Charisse's vote for he knows Charisse's loyalty belongs to Jarakay. Kiko said he's willing to accept showbiz opportunities that may come his way. And on the question of what he wants to do, he said he wouldn't mind doing hosting jobs with Pia Guanio, the showbiz personality he admires most.

Kiko got voted off in the search for the first Sole Survivor in Survivor Philippines. He got five out of nine votes while Marlon got the other four. Meanwhile, the evicted castaway was given the chance to give the Black Pearl to anyone. The Black Pearl would mean an additional vote for the one holding it in the next Tribal Council. Kiko gave the Black Pearl to Rob. Back in the camp Rob was furious for the Black Pearl. He said he gave all his trust to Kiko, even did anything Kiko said, and he wasn't expecting that Kiko would do that to him. Kaye was all tears after the council. Zita was confused. Everyone was so emotional aside from Marlon who was so happy. The Naak alliance was no more. It started when JC got the bid for the auctioned scroll entitling him to choose three other castaways to go with him on immersion. He chose Kiko, Rob and Zita. Cris was deeply hurt because JC chose Zita over him. He strongly believed in their "For the Boys" alliance in Naak but it disappoi

Akihiro Sato was a contestant tonight on TV 5's Shall We Dance hosted by Lucy Torres Gomez with tonight's co-host Jon Avila. Akihiro was paired with dancer Victoria and they were the second pair to do the night's dance which was the salsa. Other pairs were Baron Geisler with dancer Michelle, Joseph Bitangcol with dancer Hannah and Joyce Jimenez with dancer JC. Joseph-Hannah and Akihiro-Victoria were the first two pairs to be announced safe. After much suspense Joyce and JC were declared as safe, followed by the announcement that it was a non-elimination round.

Here's a video of the 12 PFF Participantes drinking the yerba mate (pronounced sherba mah-tay), which is a bitter herb tea. In Argentina, yerba mate is a social ritual enjoyed by everyone in all walks of life. For more info on yerba mate, click here . Video via multiply

LJ Moreno - "The Daredevil Chick" Age: 27 Origin: Marikina Occupation: Preschool teacher, actress Greatest fear/s: Deep water, cockroach After appearing in TV commercials and gracing magazine pages at a young age, LJ ventured into acting on TV and movies. But she decided to leave behind a stable showbiz career to focus on other things that are also important to her. When her parents got separated and her mother migrated to the US, LJ became a sister and mother to her younger siblings. While doing her responsibility to her family, she finished a degree in early childhood education LJ tried to live a different life away from the limelight. During this time she grew fond of competitive sports like racing, wakeboarding, and the likes. Given all the physical and emotional challenges she had gone through, LJ believes that she has what it takes to be the first El Ultimo Participante of Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America. Via multiply

Phem Barranda - "The Glam Goddess" Age: 27 Origin: Parañaque Occupation: TV host, model, actress Greatest fear/s: snakes, insects Phem is the beautiful face that brings the latest entertainment news every night on TV Patrol World and every Sunday afternoon on The Buzz. This sexy and glamorous gal has graced the covers of various magazines and billboards. But Phem doesn’t want to be known as just a mere ‘celebrity’ because she believes she has more to offer beyond her attractive face and body. Many don’t know that Phem never had an easy life growing up. She was born in a ‘second’ family, and in the Philippine setting, people tend to have unfair judgment to children who doesn’t belong in a ‘normal’ family. Phem believes that Pinoy Fear Factor is her chance to break the ‘usual celebrity’ image people put on her. She is ready to get down and dirty to become the first El Ultimo Participante.

Marion dela Cruz - "The Austrian Balikbayan" Age: 21 Origin: Austria/Valenzuela City Occupation: Student Greatest fear/s: Heights Marion’s father was a driver in an embassy while his mother was a cleaning lady in another embassy. He was born in Vienna and spent most of his life in Austria. Nevertheless, his parents managed to teach him to speak Tagalog and live the good Filipino values. Marion met a lot of women in Vienna, but never had a serious relationship with any of them. He said he still prefers the conservative Filipinas over the liberated Austrians. Marion was a good soccer player but later became unfit to play any sport after getting into lots of vices and troubles. He frequently got into fights because of racism and would often drink and smoke. When his parents couldn’t handle him anymore, he was sent to the Philippines to live with his grandmother. Starting a new life in the Philippines was challenging at first for Marion. But because of his lola, he got

Janna - "The Flawless Girl of Dagat-Dagatan" Age: 18 Origin: Dagat-dagatan, Malabon/Quezon City Occupation: TV host, sales agent Greatest fear/s: spiders, closed spaces Janna Dominguez looks like an actress from a Koreanovela on television. But in her case, the drama of her life story is real. Janna’s biological mother left her and is now living a good life in Japan. Her father married a 25-year old woman who not only became her step-mother but also her best friend. Since life is still hard for their family, her father continues to work in a construction in Japan. Dreaming to provide the best for her family and an enjoyable retirement for her father, Janna is ready to take on any opportunity and challenge. She is determined to conquer Pinoy Fear Factor and write a better story for her life. Via multiply

Elmer Felix - "The Promdi Veterinarian" Age: 25 Origin: Pampanga Occupation: Veterinarian, medical representative Greatest fear/s: drowning, deep water, unusual and exotic edibles Elmer could still recall how he struggled for the professional board exam to get his license. He failed twice in the exam, but instead of giving up, he decided to pursue with his dreams. Elmer eventually passed on his third try and got his license as a veterinarian. Underneath the average looks of this Kapampangan is a competitive and persistent spirit. A few years ago, Elmer used to be very skinny. He decided to hit the gym and put on some muscles for more extra pogi points. After years of religiously working out five times a week, Elmer now has the body of a hunk. Elmer is ready to once again prove that persistence is the key to success. He is prepared to take on any challenge and add another title to his name: El Ultimo Participante of Pinoy Fear Factor. Via multiply

Gail Nicolas - "Ms. Body Beautiful" Age: 25 Origin: Quezon City Occupation: TV, commercial, and ramp model; nail artist Greatest fear/s: heights, dark places As the winner of Mossimo Bikini Summit 2007, Gail is undoubtedly one hot woman. She has graced numerous TV commercials and fashion shows. Her beauty, charm, and physique are her tools as the breadwinner of their family. When Gail was 17, her father’s relatives forced them out of their house, and not long after, her father passed away. Since then she has assumed the responsibility to provide for her family, and she even helped her older brother finish school. Gail used to play volleyball in college. She believes that being athletic is her edge in conquering all the challenges in Pinoy Fear Factor. Via multiply

Jommy Teotico - "The Alaskador Model" Age: 24 Origin: Manila Occupation: Model Greatest fear/s: cockroach, feeding on insects Jommy grew up in the streets of Manila and made fun of his classmates and cracked a lot of jokes. He liked making people laugh. He was an easy-going person who frequently got whatever he wanted, especially the girls. Jommy was called an ‘alaskador’ and ‘playboy’ by his peers. But fate played a funny trick on him when, after getting drunk, he woke up in bed with a married woman beside him. Although he was sure nothing happened, the woman’s relatives beat him senseless. From then on, Jommy valued his second chance at life and vowed to change. He is no longer the known playboy but Jommy kept his humorous side with him. Jommy used his talent in making people laugh to his advantage during the contest. Watch out for his wise cracks to distract the other Participantes. For his family, Jommy is determined to emerge as the first El Ultimo Participante of

RJ - "The Kargador Tondo Dad" Age: 20 Origin: Parola, Tondo Occupation: kargador Greatest fear/s: heights Bernabe 'RJ' Calipus Jr. was born from a Filipina woman and a French man. However, he never met his biological parents. His mother had him adopted because she can no longer support him. RJ then lived a fast-paced life as a Tondo boy. He became a father at a tender age of 17, and just a few months ago, his partner gave birth to their second child. Although RJ is ready to face any difficulty, he could not bear to see his daughters go hungry or sick. That is why he is willing to take on any job just to make a decent living. But since he only finished second year in high school, he had no other choice but to work as a wharf porter and ‘kargador’ in Divisoria. RJ also takes automotive classes at night. RJ hopes to win the top prize for the sake of his family. Joining Pinoy Fear Factor gives him a lot of ‘first times’ in his life: his first time to ride a pl

Manuel - "The Struggling Businessman" Age: 27 Origin: Cabanatuan City Occupation: Self-employed Greatest fear/s: failure, crocodiles Before becoming the good son and an able father to a four-year old daughter, Manuel Chua Jr. first had his share of troubles. He used to have a lot of vices, being a womanizer and a speed junkie. After a series of mistakes and car accidents, Manuel was blessed with a daughter from his current partner. From then on, he promised to work hard to be a good provider to his daughter instead of leaving everything up to his partner who is a lawyer and is from a well-to-do family. Manuel is running an appliance store business which he inherited from his father. They used to have 36 store branches all over Luzon. But when his father died of liver cirrhosis, they were left with just three stores. Now, Manuel continues to struggle to keep their family business afloat for the sake of his family. He aims to win the two million pesos and house and l

Savanah Lamsen - "The Ledge Dancer" Age: 23 Origin: Quezon City Occupation: Ledge dancer, model Greatest fear/s: cats Savanah is a woman who can excite men’s imagination with her sexy body, and also tickle everybody’s funny bone with her sense of humor. She once posed for the center page of a sexy magazine in hopes of getting into showbiz. Savanah dreams of helping her family through a tough financial situation. When her parents were still together, Savanah’s family never had any problem about money. They used to have a meat dealership business that enabled her to spend all the cash she wants for parties and other luxuries. But when crisis struck their livelihood, she had no other choice but to adjust to a simple life. Savanah is determined to become the first El Ultimo Participante of Pinoy Fear Factor. Though most of her friends find her clumsy, she is out to prove that she can conquer all the challenges in the biggest reality stunt show. Savanah plans to use the two millio

Ram Sagad - "The Basketball Hunk" Sylvester "Ram" Sagad used to play for the NCAA under San Sebastian's Golden Stags. He won the Century Tuna Superbods in 2007 where he bested other professional models and a fellow Stags teammate JC Tiuseco (Survivor Philippines). Ram was also one of the featured hunks of Metro Magazine's Metro Body 2007, appeared in a Revicon commercial (with Asi Taulava) and did a bitsy role in Lastikman. His name Sylvester is from Sylvester Stallone and his nickname "Ram" is derived from one of Stallone's hit movie, RAMbo. His younger brother, and only other sibling, is named Steven (from Steven Seagal). The 23-year-old, 6 feet 3 inches "Basketball Hunk" hopes that his athletic training will give him the advantage of winning Pinoy Fear Factor. Among his biggest fears are that of heights and exotic/unusual foods. Century tuna Superbods '07 Metro Body 2007 Pinoy Fear Factor JC Tiuseco and Ram Sagad/ Century Tuna

Jose Sarasola - "The Aspiring Chef" Jose Sarasola is 22 years old from Parañaque City. He is a culinary student and on internship in one of the posh hotels in Manila. Jose used to be a Candy Cutie and has done pictorials for Candy Mag way before Pinoy Fear Factor. He loves playing basketball and goes to the gym four times a week. Jose is an only son to a Spanish father and a Filipina mother. He has been to the best cities of the world and decides to join Pinoy Fear Factor to add more excitement to his "boring" life. He also wants to prove that "he is not the typical conio kid that people think of." His greatest fear: deep water. Jose has an alleged webcam scandal ( which can be downloaded here ). The last pic is actually a screencap from the said video. Is it him? Or is it not? You decide. Photos (except the last) via candymag and multiply

Tribal Council day and Mommy Zita has the Immunity Necklace. Charisse is still confused on who to vote out and Kiko has qualms about Rob's loyalty. Jace is a hundred percent sure of JC's cooperation while Marlon isn't convinced about it. The remaining 10 castaways will be part of the jury during the final stage of the competition. They have power on who will be the first ever Sole Survivor. Zita compared her winning the immunity to Manny Pacquiao's victory. The way she was carried by her fellow castaways reminded her of how Pacquiao was carried in the same manner by his supporters. About who she'd give the Immunity Necklace to if she had the chance to do so, she said she'd just keep it for herself because she thinks she's the one in danger. In the end, the loyalty of the former Naak tribe to their team won over the lesser (former) Jarakay's. Kiko got 4 votes (the same number as of the remaining Jarakays) while Jace got 6 (the same number as of the remain

The former Naak members noticed how hard Marlon works, and how lazy Jace has become. They even think Jarakay could not have survived if not for Marlon. According to Kiko, though, Marlon spoiled the Jarakay and that's the reason why they're making an "alila" out of him now. Kiko, at one point noticing how Jace was so not doing anything, told Marlon to fetch water and to call Jace to help him out. But Kiko's good intention came to waste because Marlon seemed to misinterpret what he had done (that, or he was playing double). While in the water well, Marlon told Jace that they now have an instant boss (Kiko), and told Jace about how Kiko instructed him to fetch water and to call Jace to help him out.

JC reading the Chalam mail Thinking that he has won JC in his alliance, Jace planned ahead instructing Marlon as who to vote off in this order: Kiko, Rob, Cris and Zita. Little did he know that JC's loyalty still belongs to Naak. Since the castaways now all belong to one tribe (Chalam), they will not be fighting for the Immunity Idol anymore. It was replaced by the Immunity Necklace. As the Immunity Challenge went, only the first five castaways to get into the cage (by digging their way in with their bare hands which are chained together) will move on to the next round. The five who moved on were (in order) Jace, JC, Zita, Charisse and Veronica. They five had to dig in again to go to the next cage. Once there, they would have to improvise (from the things scattered around) something they could get the key with in the other end of the next cage. The key would then be used to unchain their arms. Mommy Zita was able to get her key first. After which she had to go through another cage

After Nikki's departure as the eighth eliminated castaway, the remaining ten unite as one tribe. Expecting to do another challenge (but most of them have the merger in mind), the Naak and Jarakay tribes went to meet Paolo Bediones. Most of them were ecstatic as the host instructed them to drop their buffs because they were Naak and Jarakay no more. Their buffs were replaced by new purple ones as they carry the name of their new tribe - Chalam . Chalam is the Thai term for shark, and the waters of Koh Tarutao is believed to be inhabited by them. The merger was celebrated by a feast of Filipino foods - kare-kare, mechado, hipon, lechon kawali, etc. and the remaining ten castaways were more than happy to devour them. All of them, though, was attacked by impatso after eating more than enough their stomach could hold.

After much suspense, the contestants for the Pinoy Fear Factor: South America are finally revealed. Tagged as "participantes" (Spanish for participants), the twelve who will compete for the grand prize of 2 million pesos and a house and lot from Avida of Ayala Land are: Phoemela Barranda - celebrity show host LJ Moreno - actress Elmer – a veterinarian Jose – a culinary student Manuel – a ‘balikbayan’ from Australia Jommy – a model Ram Sagad – former varsity player (and winner of Century Tuna Superbod 2007) Marion – a challenger from Tarlac RJ – a stevedore with two kids from Tarlac Janna Dominguez – former “Wowowee” host Savanah – ledge dancer Gail Nicolas – Mossimo Bikini Summit 2007 winner The show was shot in Argentina (hence, the Spanish) with Ryan Agoncillo as host. Laurenti Dyogi , the show's business unit head, says they made the right choices with the contestants, and that some of them even broke existing records of Fear Factor . What are these recor

The Myx VJ Search 2008 finals was held tonight at the Trinoma. Myx chose 4 new VJs among the 12 aspiring ones. They are: Monica Yncierto, 20 Chino Lui Pio, 22 Bianca Roque, 23 Robi Domingo, 18

The Jarakay tribe members were so envious while watching the Naak tribe take their bath. The Naak tribe were actually so lucky to have the luxury of shampoo, bath soap, toothbrush, and even deodorant. Spending days on the island is tough enough, and the lack of these things make it even harder. Marlon and Jace talk about their alliance once more. Jace was a hundred percent sure about his alliance on JC, ifever the merge put them together in a single tribe. Marlon, on the other hand, tries to get the trust of every person in their tribe so as to assure his position in the competition It rains come night time and Jace narrates spooky stories which frightened Veronica. Even Marlon is scared. He says he can stand up against a number of bad guys but isn't ready to face even just a single ghost. Nanay Zita becomes more of a mother to the Naak tribe. Missing her children more as the day passes by, she turns her attention to the younger members of the tribe to ease her loneliness. Having e

The pilot episode of GMA's Gagambino topped Monday's primetime television with a rating of 34.5%, while its rival show ABS-CBN's Iisa Pa Lamang only got 25.5%. Gagambino occupied the timeslot of Dyesebel which ended last October 17 still on top of the rating with 41.1%. Gagambino stars the hunky Dennis Trillo together with Raymart Santiago, Polo Ravales, Katrina Halili, Nadine Samonte, Isabel Oli, Glaiza de Castro, Jennica Garcia, Mart Escudero and Jean Garcia.

The Naak tribe yet again won in the Reward Challenge. They were the first to gather 5 pails of mud (Jarakay only had 3 by the time Naak reached their 5th pail). Procedure was three members from both tribes would be the "mud gatherer." They would take turns in rolling in the mud, walk back to their respective bases and put the mud from their head and body to the waiting pails. First to gather five pails of mud wins the reward consisting of soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. The catch was, they could use the items only in the makeshift bathroom nearby. Though they couldn't take the reward back to their camp, it was good enough treat to be able to bathe the way they're used to, shampoo and brush their teeth.

It's refreshing to know that Kris Aquino will be back on The Buzz this Sunday. ABS-CBN decided on bringing Kris back on the show after the suspension of Cristy Fermin. It can be recalled that Kris Aquino decided to leave the show last year after the James Yap-Hope Centeno scandal. She was replaced by Cristy Fermin, who is now on suspension until the end of this year. Kris, who wants her Sundays off to spend it with her family, had qualms about accepting the hosting job but finally said yes. Will they bring Cristy Fermin back on the show after the suspension? I hope Kris Aquino stays. Photo via malaya

John Anthony Lopez was the seventh castaway to leave Koh Tarutao. His tribemates voted him off due to his health condition which proved to hinder his performance during the last Immunity Challenge which the tribe lost in. Nikki, on the other hand, volunteered to be voted off even before the Immunity Challenge started. It's perhaps because she felt her being useless in the tribe, or she somehow knew she was the one her tribemates were going to vote off. The "Muscle Men" alliance really had Nikki next in line, but decided on John due to his condition. It can be noted that John was even sent to the hospital when his potassium count went down.