Thursday, July 31, 2008

Christian on Uberture

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Christian Alvear guested on Uberture yesterday. When asked on who he thought would be the star scholar, he immediately said Laarni's name. Reason: because she can sing any type of song.About his crushes inside the academy, Christian said it's still Apple and Liezel. Billy also asked Christian about...

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Showdown

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Every gala night, honorary scholar Poy Palma will challenge a singer inside the academy. This Saturday, she will challenge Laarni Losala with the song And I Am Telling You from Dreamgirls.On other notes, the scholars have been doing a lot of things inside the academy - from Direk Joey's media class to learning the new compositions of the headmaster Ryan Cayabyab.The following are the lyrics of the...

The Mentors' Meeting

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With the scholars trimmed down to the top 10, the mentors (Ryan Cayabyab, Direk Joey, Teacher Kitchie and Sir Monet) had a meeting on who among the 10 have problems that they should focus on.Sir Monet immediately voiced his concern on Bunny's vocal limitations because of her cyst, but Direk Joey countered that by saying that Bunny's improvement is marked from the first time they heard her. He even...

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Face-off

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The Headmaster's Prestigious List of 10 will do a face-off on Saturday, August 2, 2008. They are divided into 5 pairs wherein they will compete against their partners. The one who will get the lower grade will automatically be part of the bottom 5. So there will be 5 probationary scholars on the 7th gala night. Another sad thing about the face-off are the songs. They can't change what's given to them.Liezel...

Monday, July 28, 2008

Bench Blackout

By    July 28, 2008 // 2 comments
The Bench Blackout: Underwear and Denim Show was held last July 25, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum. Bench fashion shows are always seen as the gathering of the hottest stars in the country and it is where the stars from different networks unite.Finale for the Blackout fashion show was Richard Gutierrez....

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Charlie Green on ASAP '08

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Seems like Charlie Green is so busy with tv guestings. Shown here is his ASAP '08 appearance where he sang Summer Wind, the song which made him popular through the show Britain's Got Talent where he was a semi-finalist a few months back.The issue of racial discrimination came up when he failed to advance...

Dyosa

By    July 27, 2008 // No comments
Another fantaserye that will hit the tube is Dyosa starring Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano, Zanjo Marudo and Sam Milby. Its story line is something that would surely make it a hit among the young ones. It's not the usual fairy story because here Anne Curtis plays Dyosa, goddess of the three elemental forces...
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Varga Launch

By    July 27, 2008 // No comments
Varga, the new fantasy adventure series presented on Komiks, was launched on today's episode of ASAP '08. It features Mariel Rodriguez who plays the title, and real life boyfriend Zanjo Marudo as the love interest. Varga will pre-empt Kapitan Boom! but it was said that the two superheroes will meet...
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The Little Dreamers: 3rd Gala Night

By    July 27, 2008 // No comments
Cristina took away the "star dreamer-ship" award from Angelo (who had been the star dreamer for two consecutive times) and Philip. Her rendition of Leah Navarro's original hit Isang Mundo, Isang Awit is infectious. Her little choreography is awesome even if she just sways side to side. Her voice is so pure and technically correct. As Barbie Almabis, one of the judges, says, Cristina hits all the notes...

It's the End of Penelope's Idol Journey

By    July 27, 2008 // No comments
After much tension, host Richard Gutierrez declared tonight's evictee. Penelope, the girl from Batangas that the judges loved for the powerful voice, is no more. Penelope's votes collapsed, saving Warren and Kid from eviction.It was predictable that Warren would be part of the bottom group, and could have been eliminated for a poor performance. But votes are votes, his fan base is much stronger than...

6th Gala Night Songs

By    July 27, 2008 // No comments
In order of performances:Inaki - To Where You Are (spot number)Christian - Shout For Joy (spot number)Inaki and Christian - Panalangin (duet)Bugoy, Hansen and Van - Yesterday (aca pella)Liezel, Cris, Bunny - Stop (upbeat)Bugoy, Hansen and Van - Tearing Up My Heart (upbeat)Apple, Miguel and Laarni - Let's Groove Tonight (upbeat)Liezel, Cris and Bunny - Tide is High (aca pella)Apple, Miguel and Laarni...

Inaki Wins Over Christian

By    July 27, 2008 // No comments
The much-awaited aca pella performances is over, and the scholars were gleeful about it for quite a number of reasons.The probationary scholars were the first to perform. Inaki did his To Where You Are, followed by Christian's Shout For Joy and eventually their duet of Apo Hiking Society's Panalangin. On a comment by the mentors before the commercial break, Teacher Kitchie Molina is quoted as saying...

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Bye Bye Boom, Hello Varga

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jon avila and jay-r siabocKapitan Boom will have its final episode tonight, July 26, 2008. Jon Avila's fans will miss seeing those muscles, but he can still be seen via ASAP every Sunday noon.Kapitan Boom will be replaced by another Mars Ravelo classic, Varga. Varga is very much like Darna, the ultimate...

Charlie Green on Uberture

By    July 26, 2008 // No comments
charlie green on ubertureThe boy who got an standing ovation on the show Britain's Got Talent for singing old songs is currently here in Manila until August 10. He says it's his fourth time here in the country (his mom being a Filipino from Cebu).His father Roger Green used to be on British tv and Charlie...

Friday, July 25, 2008

Poy Palma to Join the Scholars

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poyHonorary scholar Catherine "Poy" Palma of Zamboanga City will join the scholars inside the house. Her goal would be to get the star scholarship each gala night. Each goal achieved would mean 50,000 pesos in cash, which would then be deducted from the Top 3's prize money with a total of 1.5 million...

Thursday, July 24, 2008

The Bargain

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Since the scholars find it hard to wake up at 6 am (so they can take turns on the treadmill and walk while singing), Teacher Monet made a bargain. Wake up time would be 7 am but they would all have to jog together while singing for 30 to 45 minutes.Inaki's complaints actually triggered the bargain....

Beauty Gonzales on Iisa Pa Lamang

By    July 24, 2008 // No comments
genna (beauty gonzales) and sofia (melissa ricks)The Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus 4th Placer debuts as an actress via Iisa Pa Lamang which airs Monday to Friday on prime time after The Singing Bee.A few days after the PBB Big Night, Beauty received a call asking her to join the cast of Iisa Pa...

Bunny Hyperventilates

By    July 24, 2008 // No comments
As if it runs in the family (remember Chivas?), Bunny had a case of hyperventilation last Tuesday, July 22, 2008, before Teacher Georcelle's dance class, causing her to miss some activities for the day. Bunny was brought to Capitol Medical Hospital where the docs said it was just a simple case of hyperventilation...

It's Apple's Birthday

By    July 24, 2008 // No comments
apple's handaAfter Direk Joey's class, the scholars (plus the director) went back to the house to be delighted by the abundance of food on the dining table. They eventually learned that the food was from Apple's gay mothers for her birthday.apple and her 7 gay momsAfter quite some time, while the scholars...

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Statistics...

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If all 11 scholars left in the academy now would have a free-for-all text voting, this is probably what's going to be their placements. This is based on the statistics of YouTube's proudtobekapamilya 5th gala night videos' viewership.1. Laarni - 12,612 views2. Liezel - 8,260 views3. Bugoy - 7,972 views4. Cris - 5,186 views5. Bunny - 4,6386. Apple - 4,375 views7. Van - 3,753 views8. Hansen - 3,600...

Cinemalaya 2008

By    July 23, 2008 // No comments
For full-length films:Best Actress - Mylene Dizon, "100"Best Actor - Baron Geisler, "Jay"Best Supporting Actor - Yul Servo, "Brutus"Best Supporting Actress - Eugene Domingo, "100"Best Director - Chris Martinez, "100"Best Film - "Jay"Audience Choice - "100" (directed by Chris Martinez)Best Cinematography (tie) - Jay Abello, "Brutus" and Dan Villegas, "Huling Pasada"Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez,...

Song Choices and Disappointments

By    July 23, 2008 // No comments
Christian confided in Laarni that Inaki was kind of disappointed with their duet song for the 6th gala. Their original choice was Backstreet Boys' Larger Than Life but as Teacher MOnet immediately reminded Christian, the diction for the song should be impeccable. Monet had Christian sing parts of the...

Bea on Uberture

By    July 23, 2008 // No comments
bea on uberture (billy was absent, hence, toni)The evicted scholar guested on Uberture this afternoon. Billy Crawford was absent and Toni was the one hosting the show. Bea said that she enjoyed her stay in the academy and that she learned a lot. About Miguel, she'd support him wherever he goes from...

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Girls on the Mirror

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Cris, Liezel and Apple played with the mirror wall inside the academy. They had so much fun and these are the results:After Gary Valenciano's visit, Laarni and Christian brought the cd player outside to listen to the cd Gary gave them. Christian pour out some of his emotions to his closest friend inside...

Movietime Top 10 (July 18-20, 2008)

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List of Top 10 movies for the weekend (July 18-20, 2008)1. The Dark Night (Christian Bale, Heath Ledger)2. Mama Mia! (Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Meryl Streep)3. Hancock(Will Smith)4. Journey to the Center of the Earth (Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson)5. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Ron Perlman, Selma Blair)6. Wall-E (Ben Burtt, Sigourney Weaver)7. Space Chimps (Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines)8....

Monday, July 21, 2008

PDA 2 5th Gala Night Scholars' Grades

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The scholars' list of grades by ranking (as shown on tv):1. Bugoy - 8.802. Liezel - 8.733. Laarni - 8.734. Apple - 8.065. Sen - 7.636. Van - 7.077. Cris - 6.708. Bea - 6.509. Inaki - 6.3310. Christian - 6.3311. Miguel - 6.2712. Bunny - 6.03They showed Saturday that Miguel was the one saved by the mentors. They only showed tonight (on prime time tv) that Bunny was the one saved by the scholars. The...

The 5th Gala Night Under Direk Joey's Eyes

By    July 21, 2008 // No comments
In Direk Joey's class, he reviewed last Saturday's performances with the scholars. He praised the top 4 (Bugoy, Laarni, Liezel and Apple in that order) and had nothing to comment about except for Apple's excessive moving on stage. For Bunny, he said the hot mama looked like as if she had just taken...

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Sunday With the Scholars

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Headmaster Ryan Cayabyab had a one-one-one talk with each of the scholars. He discussed with them their individual rankings for the past 5 weeks and how to improve their craft. He gave an inspiring talk to each of them telling them to aim for star scholarship every week. He also advised most of them...

Shane, Little Dreamers' First Evictee

By    July 20, 2008 // No comments
They showed the delayed telecast of the Little Dreamers' 2nd Gala Night tonight. The kids sang the songs I posted here earlier.Angelo Garcia sang Da Coconut Nut very well singing the verses in low scale shifting to high scale at the chorus. Philip was so cute singing Sama Na Kayo perfectly. The two...

The Little Dreamers' 2nd Gala Night Song List

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The Little Dreamers' 2nd gala night will have its delayed telecast tonight, July 20, 2008. They will all be singing Ryan Cayabyab songs, paying tribute to the group Smokey Mountain.List of songs for the Little Dreamers are:Philip - Sama Na KayoJerome - Nahan KaCristina - MamaAmy - Sabi MoRisie - KailanAubrey- Can This Be Love?Nikki - Ligaw TinginKelly - Kahit Habang BuhayShane - Best FriendDean -...

Bugoy, PDA 2 5th Gala Night Star Scholar

By    July 20, 2008 // No comments
Liezel was undefeated no more. Bugoy is now Pinoy Dream Academy 2's new star scholar with his performance of I'll Make Love To You by Boyz II Men. Along with Liezel, Bugoy also got the highest grade last week. But it was a duet wherein a pair only gets one grade.Last night, Bugoy claimed the star scholarship for himself alone. The crowd cheered, Vina Morales praised him although the judge said Bugoy...

PDA 2 Says Goodbye to Bea

By    July 20, 2008 // No comments
bea(from pinoydreamacademy.ph)Bea had expected it. She had been talking about her leaving since Monday, saying goodbye to her close friends, even worrying how she would face her friends outside. While packing her suitcase this afternoon, she gave out tokens to the scholars to remember her by.Boyfriend...

Saturday, July 19, 2008

PDA 2 5th Gala Performance Night: Not So Good Performances

By    July 19, 2008 // 2 comments
Most of the scholars didn't do as good as the mentors expected. Only the outstanding vocals of Liezel, Laarni and Bugoy (plus the average performances of Van and Apple) stood out. Bunny whined, inhaled and exhaled throughout the song while Christian's tempo was all over the place. Cris sang the verse...
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