Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Robin Padilla’s “Kuratong Baleleng” postponed due to issues involving title

The film “Kuratong Baleleng” starring Robin Padilla, his brother Rommel and nephew Daniel is supposed to have its theatrical release on November 30 but was postponed due to issues involving its title. “People misinterpret the title as the gang itself. Kuratong Baleleng in Mindanao is a kind of instrument...

“MasterChef Pinoy Edition” hosted by Judy Ann Santos premieres November 12

After Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition, ABS-CBN brings to Philippine television the grown-up version of the cooking reality game show, MasterChef Pinoy Edition. Junior MasterChef host Judy Ann Santos will also host the new show that premieres on November 12, 2012....

“A Beautiful Affair” – music video

The music video for the just-premiered A Beautiful Affair has been released by ABS-CBN. It features the song After All as performed by two of the country’s best singers Martin Nievera and Vina Morales. The music video shows scenes from the drama series topbilled by the hit tandem of John Lloyd Cruz...

Marian Rivera covers MOD magazine Nov 2012 issue

Aside from Preview magazine, Marian Rivera is also the covergirl of MOD magazine Philippines November 2012 issue. Marian looks doll-like with her very fair complexion and pink lips on the cover where she was tagged as “beautiful, in demand, and feisty as usual.”...

Marian Rivera covers Preview magazine Nov 2012 issue

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is on the cover of Preview magazine’s November 2012 issue. Marian looks “manly” on the cover photo shot by Paolo Pineda with styling from Liz Uy. She is captioned “Boy Meets Girl” on the cover where she is wearing a pair of golden brown pants and jacked which...

“Aryana” reaches new all-time high national TV rating with 30.5%

ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida fantaserye “Aryana” continues to capture the hearts of more TV viewers as it recently reached its all-time high national TV rating. Based on the data of Kantar Media last Thursday (October 25), “Aryana” clinched its highest national TV rating of 30.5%, or 12 points...

“A Beautiful Affair” topples “Temptation of Wife” in national TV ratings

Television viewers and netizens nationwide received with open arms the sweeping romantic teleserye A Beautiful Affair topbilled by John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and John Estrada as proven by the success of its pilot episode Monday (Oct 29) night on ABS-CBN. Based on data from Kantar Media, the newest...

Eric Fructuoso’s attraction to Charee Pineda turns to desire in “Angelito Ang Bagong Yugto”

Larry’s (Eric Fructuoso) attraction to Rosalie (Charee Pineda) turns into desire in ABS-CBN’s afternoon teleserye Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto. Larry developed his admiration to Angelito’s (JM De Guzman) wife when he first met her at a party. Now, he is determined to steal Rosalie from her husband....

Boy Abunda takes the hot seat in part 2 of birthday special in "The Bottomline" (Nov 3)

Tables are going to turn for Asia’s King of Talk Boy Abunda this Saturday (November 3) as he takes the hot seat in the second part of his birthday special in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda.” Discover the real Boy behind the glitz and glamour of showbiz as he exchange places with his special guests...

Gina Pareño and Dante Rivero fulfill the promise of true love in “MMK” (Nov 3)

Highly acclaimed veteran actors Gina Pareño and Dante Rivero will topbill “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (November 3). They will portray the roles of childhood sweethearts Eliza and Lito, who after 45 years, when their spouses died already, were reunited to fulfill their promises of love to each...

John Lloyd Cruz confirms relationship with Angelica Panganiban (Video)

John Lloyd Cruz admitted on The Buzz that he and Angelica Panganiban are indeed in a relationship. After a lot of rumors and speculations, the Kapamilya actor finally confirmed the status of his relationship with Angelica on Sunday during a guesting with Bea Alonzo in the showbiz-oriented talk show....

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

UP Playwrights’ Theater Restages Hit Children’s Play “Umaaraw, Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang”

Be enthralled by the colorful creatures of Philippine folk literature and mythology as the UP Playwrights’ Theater puts the spotlight once again on Umaaraw Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang, Dulaang UP’s hit production last season. The playis adapted from Gilda Cordero-Fernando's children’s short story...

“Wansapanataym” and “Rated K” continue to lead national weekend ratings

ABS-CBN continues to lead weekend programming as “Wansapanataym” special topbilled by award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat and top-rating Sunday magazine show “Rated K” hosted by multi-awarded veteran broadcaster Korina Sanchez soared high in the ratings game. According to the latest data...

More exciting “Bida Kapamilya Round 2” in new season of “It’s Showtime” begins Nov 5

Celebrities will share the spotlight with Filipino families in the more exciting and more intense ‘Bida Kapamilya Round 2’ for the new season of now leading Kapamilya noontime show “It’s Showtime” that will start on Monday (Nov 5). The popular talent portion relaunch, which reworked the idea from...

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 27-28) - “It’s Showtime” and “Ina Kapatid Anak: A Special Rewind” top daytime weekend ratings

ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime topped national daytime television ratings last Saturday, October 27. It was the finale of the show’s anniversary where the winners of the weeklong talent showdown among the hosts were announced. Meanwhile, Ina Kapatid Anak: A Special Rewind, which showed the first three...

Android App for 2013 Elections now available for download

Filipinos can now get election-related news and information such as precinct locations and voter registration status anytime and anywhere using their Android phones as ABS-CBN launches the new COMELEC Halalan 2013 application, now available for download via the Play Store. A first of its kind in...

Juris releases first Christmas album “Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan”

The Soothing Voice of Asia, Juris, gives a special gift to Filipinos across the globe as she releases her all-OPM Christmas album titled “Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan.” Released under Star Records, Juris’ first Christmas album features five original tracks, including “Ilang Pasko Pa Ba” written and...

“Ina Kapatid Anak” reaches new all-time high national ratings with 33.7%

ABS-CBN’s top-caliber family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak,” topbilled by Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache, Ariel Rivera, Ronaldo Valdez, Pilar Pilapil and Eddie Gutierrez, has clinched the no. 1 spot in the recent list of overall top TV programs nationwide....

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 24-26) – “It’s Showtime” anniversary topples “Eat Bulaga!”

The anniversary week of ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime put GMA-7’s Eat Bulaga! way below national television ranking. The Kapuso noontime show only ranked 9th on October 24 daytime Top 10 and 10th on Oct. 26. It was no. 13 on Oct. 25....

Ghosts and spirits featured in “Patrol Ng Pilipino” (Oct 30)

ABS-CBN news reporter Jeff Canoy proves and busts beliefs about the existence of spirits and looks into Filipino cultural practices of remembering the dead tomorrow (Oct 30) in “Patrol ng Pilipino.” In this replay episode, Jeff gets his firsthand experience with the paranormal as he helps a grieving...

“Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” airs final episode on Nov 16

ABS-CBN’s controversial afternoon drama series, “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo,” topbilled by Shaina Magdayao, Bangs Garcia, Ron Morales, and Jake Cuenca, is set to air its final episode on November 16 (Friday). Since it aired last April, afternoon televiewers were so hooked on the fierce plot of the series...

“Suddenly It’s Magic” starring Erich Gonzales and Mario Maurer opens October 31

Starting on Wednesday (October 31), Filipino moviegoers nationwide will finally experience the unique onscreen magic of the love team of Thai superstar Mario Maurer and Philippine sweetheart Erich Gonzales via Star Cinema’s first Filipino-Thai romantic-comedy film, “Suddenly It’s Magic.” With its...

Taylor Swift covers Billboard magazine Oct 27

Taylor Swift is on the cover of the latest issue of Billboard magazine. Her fourth studio album titled Red was released October 22 and is expected to debut on top of the Billboard 200. The new Billboard 200 Top 10 will be revealed on the morning of Oct. 31, and Red’s top position is almost a sure...

“24/7 In Love” Cinema Teaser (Video)

The cinema teaser for the upcoming 24/7 In Love has just been released by Star Cinema. The movie is Star Magic’s twentieth anniversary presentation and it features some of the brightest Kapamilya stars. The movie stars Piolo Pascual, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat,...

"Walang Hanggan" finale is most watched with 45.4% national TV ratings

ABS-CBN’s phenomenal TV drama “Walang Hanggan,” topbilled by Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon, Paulo Avelino, Julia Montes, and Coco Martin, recently ended on a high note as its finale soared high in the ratings game and dominated the worlwide trending...

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Pinoy MYX Countdown (Oct 27-Nov 2) – Callalily’s “Pasasalamat” still on top; Julie Anne San Jose’s “Enough” debuts at No. 5

Callalily’s Pasasalamat is still on top of the Pinoy MYX Countdown for three weeks in a row since its debut. The song is included in the band’s latest album titled Flower Power, which is their first under Universal Records. The lyrics talk about their gratitude to their fans for making them still...

MYX International Top 20 (Oct 27-Nov 2) – One Direction’s “Live While We’re Young” still on top

Justin Beiber’s Beauty And A Beat failed to topple One Direction’s Live While We’re Young from the top of MYX International Top (MIT) 20 for October 27 – November 2, 2012. Beauty And A Beat which features Nicki Minaj, however, climbed three notches up from its last week’s debut position of No. 5....

“Paroa: Ang Kwento Ni Mariposa” starring Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio premieres Nov 5

Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio will reunite as a love team in GMA-7’s upcoming fantasy series Paroa: Ang Kwento Ni Mariposa. The series was known as Mariposa in its earlier teasers until it was recently changed to its current title....

“Ina Kapatid Anak” moves to an earlier timeslot beginning Oct 29

Beginning Monday, October 29, ABS-CBN’s top-rating family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak” will air on an earlier timeslot after “Princess and I.” The teleserye topbilled by Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache, Ariel Rivera, Ronaldo Valdez, Pilar Pilapil...

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo returns to primetime TV via “A Beautiful Affair” beginning Oct 29

Ten years after their successful debut on primetime television, John Lloyd and Bea Alonzo reunite in a mature love story that tackles the dilemma of choosing between love and loyalty in A Beautiful Affair which premieres on October 29 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. Spicing up this sweeping romantic...

“A Secret Affair” – International Screening Schedule

A Secret Affair starring Anne Curtis, Andi Eigenmann and Derek Ramsay was a certified blockbuster hit in the Philippines. It reportedly earned P20-million on opening day alone. It was a little more than what Anne and Derek’s No Other Woman made on its opening day last year. Viva Films has also started...

Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert win TV5’s “Artista Academy”

Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert were declared Best Actor and Best Actress respectively in the grand finals of Artista Academy dubbed as Awards Night held live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 27, 2012. Vin made quite a noise for being the brother of Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica, but proved...

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Samaria wins “Eat Bulaga!” Battle of the Bands

Samaria was declared the winner of Eat Bulaga!’s Battle of the Bands. The band got P100,000 in cash and a trophy, and, of course, the bragging rights to be called the first-ever EB Battle of the Bands winner. They bested 4 other bands that include Vicente Couleur, Paru-Paro, Pathway and Hysteria....

Anne and Karylle, Jugs and Teddy, Vhong and Billy win “It’s Showtime” 3rd anniversary presentation

It’s a triple tie this year in the third anniversary presentation of It’s Showtime. Anne Curtis and Karylle were sure winners for their circus performance but Jugs and Teddy cannot be disregarded for the funny but well-choreographed song and dance production number of Gangnam Style....

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 23)

Eat Bulaga! was way below the national daytime Top 10 on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, No. 8 with 14.3% tying with fellow GMA-7 show Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa. Sadly, the animated programs of the Kapuso Network ranked even higher than the noontime show. Even its rival show, ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime, ranked...

“Matanglawin” features exorcism in Halloween special this Sunday (Oct 28)

Kuya Kim enters the worlds of science and religion to sort facts from fiction when it comes to exorcism in the Halloween special of “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Oct 28). Join the country’s Trivia King as he gets to know not only the “weapons” and “rituals” of exorcism, but also the why’s and how’s...

David and Anthony Semerad cover Garage magazine November 2012 issue

The Semerad Twins David and Anthony are on the cover of Garage magazine’s Art and Design (November 2012) issue. The hunky twins have been quite visible since they were seen in Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited as house guests. They’ve been in big fashion events like the Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2012 and Bench...

Kathryn Bernardo covers Sense and Style magazine November 2012 issue

Kapamilya teen star Kathryn Bernardo looks so prim and proper on the cover of Sense and Style magazine November 2012 issue. Kathryn exudes such elegance on the cover wearing “this season’s feminine silhouettes” you’d think she’s in her Princess Areeyah character in Princess And I....

Bianca King covers Women’s Health Ph Nov 2012 issue

Bianca King is on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines November 2012 issue. The Kapuso actress looks so pretty on the cover wearing a pink tank top. Inside the issue, she shares some tips on “staying trim minus the gym and stepping into the limelight.”...

Friday, October 26, 2012

“Iron Man 3” teasers released (Teaser poster and Video)

A teaser and a trailer plus a promotional poster have been released for Iron Man 3 which is set to be released May 2013. Iron Man 3 stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley. The movie is produced...

Zendee Rose Tenerefe sings “And I Am Telling You” in “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”

Zendee Rose Tenerefe was “amazing” and “incredible” during her appearance in The Ellen DeGeneres Show where she performed And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going on American television. Zendee made a name for herself via the viral YouTube video that showed her singing And I Am Telling You in SM Megamall...

Cristine Reyes joins Jugs and Teddy in “It’s Showtime” 3rd anniv production number

Sexy actress Cristine Reyes made a special participation in the production number of Jugs and Teddy for the third anniversary of It’s Showtime. The number was inspired by Gangnam Style with Jugs acting as the Korean rapper Psy. The famous dance craze was catchy, especially with Bugoy Cariño, the...