Pokwang, Natuklasan na ang Tunay na Ganda sa 'Wansapanataym'

Magtuturo ng mabuting asal si Pokwang ngayong Sabado (Pebrero 11) sa ‘Hair, There and Everywhere’ episode ng “Wansapanataym.” Gagampanan niya ang karakter ni Maisa, isang mabait na babaeng nilalait ng lahat dahil sa kakaibang mala-mais niyang buhok. Dahil sa isang hiwaga, biglang gaganda ang kanyang buhok na ikasasama naman ng kanyang ugali. Ipagpapalit ba ni Maisa ang kapakanan ng mahal niyang pamilya para sa inasam-asam niyang magandang buhok? Kasama rin sa 'Hair, There and Everywhere' episode sina Rafael Rosell, Susan Africa, Kelly Misa, Dionne Monsanto, Roden Araneta, Angelo Garcia, at Amy Nobleza. Ito ay sa ilalim ng panulat ni Noreen Capili at sa direksyon ni Francis Pasion. Tuklasin ang kahulugan ng tunay na kagandahan sa “Wansapanataym” ngayong Sabado ng gabi pagkatapos ng “TV Patrol Weekend” sa ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on sa www.abs-cbn.com o sundan ang @abscbndotcom sa Twitter.

By Night Owl || Full Story: Kapamilyanewsngayon

Naniniwala ka ba sa Gayuma?

Tuwing Pebrero, buwan ng mga puso, patok na usapin lalo na ng mga sawi sa pag-ibig ang bisa ng iba't ibang uri ng gayuma. At ngayong Sabado (Pebrero 11), sa ‘Love Potion’ episode ng “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” isang totoong kuwento ang magpapatunay na walang katapat na gayuma ang tunay na pagmamahal.

Matapos ang ilang beses na pagkaka-basted, nagawang mapasagot ni Lenny (Alfred Vargas) si Yvonne (Bianca Manalo) dahil sa walang sawa niyang panliligaw rito. Sa saya ng kanilang relasyon, napapayag pa ng binata ang kasintahan sa isang kasal. Ngunit sa kasawiang palad, umurong sa kasunduan si Yvonne. Dahil sa labis na kabiguan, desidido si Lenny na gawin ang lahat, maging ang gumamit ng gayuma, mabawi lamang ang pag-ibig ng kaisa-isang babaeng minahal niya. Umepekto nga kaya ang love potion na ginamit niya? O mas kamumuhian siya ni Yvonne sa sandaling malaman nitong pinaglaruan ang kanyang damdamin?

Kasama rin sa ‘Love Potion’ episode sina Rio Locsin, Bembol Rocco, Alfred Labatos, Bea Nicholas, Mark Joshua Sayarot, Richard Yap, Wendy Valdez at Joyce So. Ito ay sa ilalim ng pananaliksik ni Ayoy Ramos, panulat ni Joan Habana, at direksyon ni Lino Cayetano.

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Kakaibang Valentine's Day, Hatid ng 'Us Girls'

Nauubusan ka na ba ng mga kakaibang ideya kung paano ipagdiwang ang Valentine’s Day kasama ang iyong minamahal?

Kumuha ng tips sa espesyal na episode ng “Us Girls” bukas (Feb 9) kung saan tampok ang mga pambihira at exciting na date ideas para sa mga magkasintahang mahilig sa sports, gumon sa trabaho, o ‘di kaya’y simpleng romantiko.

Ipapakita rin ng hosts na sina Iya Villania at Angel Aquino ang mga tradisyunal at hindi pangkaraniwang pang-regalo para sa mahal mo – mula sa greeting cards, bulaklak, tsokolate, nakakatuwang couple shirts, at alahas.

Tuturuan din nina Iya at Angel ang mga Kabarkada kung paano manamit nang naaayon sa venue para pabilibin ang makaka-date. Bukod pa riyan, huwag ding palampasin ang naiibang birthday surprise ng “Us Girls” staff sa birthday girl na si Angel.

Samantala, nakatanggap ang “Us Girls” ng special citation mula sa katatapos lamang na “Gandingan: The UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards” para sa Best Women-Oriented Program award at ang hosts na sina Iya, Angel, at Chesca naman para sa Best Women-Oriented Program Hosts.

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Charice: Lip-syncing is not cheating

Charice didn't hesitate to give her two cents when asked to comment about Madonna's alleged lip-syncing during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance.

Through Twitter, she expressed that she doesn’t see anything wrong with lip-syncing, especially when a singer performs in front of a big crowd.

“I sing. But I'm not perfect. I would totally lip sync if I would do some big events with millions of people watching,” was Charice’s reply to one of her fan's tweet on Monday, February 6.

Charice continued sharing her thoughts, saying that the media will always have something to say about anyone’s performance and advised her fans to “Just do your thing and be noticed no matter what. Good or Bad.”

The young singer added that lip-syncing doesn’t necessarily translate to cheating, as it can also help in easing the nervousness of a singer.

“It's not a crime or cheating. Sometimes it just makes you feel better. I would be realllllly nervous,” she said.

Charice also admitted that she still feels the nerves every time she performs.

“Seriously? I am not the most perfect person out there. I'm still nervous even if I just sit down and do interviews,” she said.

Charice who's not new to being the subject of negative comments already predicted how some netizens would react after reading her fearless Twitter statements.

“I bet some people would write something like, "Oh geez, Charice is lip syncing now!" boo! Lol. What do you expect anyway,” she conveyed.

Charice will stage a concert in Dubai on March 2 as part of her “Infinity” concert tour and Manila on March 9 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Giselle Tongi returns to television

After a three-year absence from show business, Giselle Tongi returns to local television via the TV5 mini-series “Nandito Ako.”

The 33-year-old actress, an original cast member of the ‘90s teen-oriented show “Gimik,” is now based in Los Angeles, California with her husband Tim Walters and her children, Sakura and Kenobi.

Giselle plays Cara, estranged mother of series protagonist played by David Archuleta. She will also co-star with showbiz friends Gelli de Belen and Aiko Melendez.

“Matagal ko ng kilala itong mga ito. It’s an honor to be working with Aiko, with Gelli. I grew up working with them. So, siyempre, enjoy naman,” she said during the press launch of “Nandito Ako” last week.

Reconnecting

According to Giselle, she got the offer to star in the show through TV5 production unit manager Joann Bañaga. The two worked together during Giselle’s earlier years in showbiz.

“Finacebook ako, actually, ni Tita Joann Bañaga. Sabi niya,‘balita ko, uuwi ka raw, bakasyon ka raw. Pwede ka ba dito?’ Sabi ko, ipadala nyo yung script. Binasa ko, tapos binigyan na ako ng date. Tapos, ito na ako,” Giselle explained.

She added that she accepted the project because she just finished her Communications degree (minor in film and theater) at the University of California, Los Angeles. This, she said, has been her priority for the last three years.

“Matagal po akong hindi nakapunta rin dahil tatlong taon akong nasa kolehiyo. Ngayon tapos na ako, pwede na akong bumisita,” she said.

Giselle added, “I've done plays, but nasa school talaga ako at ‘yun ang inasikaso ko. I finished my first film for my thesis. I wrote, directed and produced ‘Pinoy Grease’.”

The singer-actress starred in the musical “The Days When Cocaine Was King” in 2004 in Los Angeles. Recently, she appeared in an episode of “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 16 as a planted fan.

Back to the U.S.

The actress won’t stay here for good as she’s scheduled to leave the country later this week.

“I am scheduled to go back to Los Angeles. My son (Kenobi) is with me, kasama ko rito, kasi hindi pa siya nagscho-school. Pero yung babae (Sakura) ko first grade na, and ‘yung asawa ko, nasa L.A. pa po sila. One month lang ako dito,” she explained.

However, Giselle said she welcomes the opportunity to do more work in the country. She is currently a columnist for “The Philippine Star.”

“Nandito Ako” will premiere Feb. 20 on TV5.

By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Christian admits dating Singaporean actress

Christian Bautista has remained secretive about his love life, saying that he wants to keep it private and would only talk once the press catches him with a date.

What’s his Valentine’s day plan?

“February 29, (I have) a concert with Karylle,” Christian said in jest, trying to evade the question.

“Hopefully I could get a break. definitely I will have a vacation by March. It’s a post-Valentine’s date,” he explained.

Christian then turned serious and admitted that he is currently dating.

“I’m seeing someone. So we’re gonna have a vacation,” he confirmed.

Christian was recently photographed with fellow “The Kitchen Musical” star, Singaporean actress-model Carla Dunareanu. They were on a group date with Karylle and Yael Yuzon and Art Acuna and Maritina Romulo.

Is Carla the current apple of his eyes?

“Yeah, she’s the one. We’re dating, yes. Pero yun muna for now,” Christian replied.

Next career move

The singer-actor reveals he is open to studying his options once his contract with ABS-CBN ends in August.

“After everything that has happened to me, everything is an option. I love ABS-CBN, it’s my first station. I would like to stay, pero kung wala namang ibang offers, I would have to study other options,” Christian told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! and some members of the press at the Talent Agents’ Organization’s (TAO) Party “Skin: The TAO Models’ Party” on Tuesday, February 7 at Genting Club, Resorts World Manila.

Christian admitted he is not aware of rumors that TV5 is offering him a musical talent show where he will act as host.

And since he still has to learn about other offers from other networks, Christian explains that he cannot give a concrete decision yet. Besides, he still has a contract with the Kapamilya network.

More acting projects

After landing a role in “The Kitchen Musical,” Christian learned to enjoy acting and now wants to pursue it some more.

“I wanna try a little acting now. Kasi sa music, kilala naman na ako as a singer. So for me, as purely a singer for ten years, I wanna do something different para hindi masawa ang mga tao,” he said.

“Like before, I was with Warner Music, they really took care of me. Then there was a time I had to move to Universal Records and it brought me to places I’ve never been. Unfortunately, the answer is we will see,” he added.

Indonesia incident

Christian recently figured in a rumored deportation issue in Indonesia, which he and his management company, Stages ,denied.

Christian is happy and grateful his fans believed and supported him.

“I love my Indonesian and Filipino fans. Talagang they support me. Of course, nalungkot talaga ako noong deportation issue na yun,” he remarked.

He added that they are now fixing the issue. Christian will be going back to Indonesia for another show.

“They have to talk to the Embassy para malaman namin ang next steps. The Indonesian immigration knows na it’s not my fault eh,” Christian added.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

'Wansapanatym' and 'Pepito Manaloto' Take Top Spots in Weekend Primetime Nationwide; New Shows Debut Strongly

Kantar Media-TNS National Household Ratings (Feb. 3-6) – Zaijan Jaranilla’s Water Willy Episode in “Wansapanatym” and Michael V.’s “Pepito Manaloto” are weekend primetime leaders Nationwide.
 
Meanwhile, New ABS-CBN and GMA-7 Shows perform well in their respective timeslots. Kapamilya newest noontime show “It's Showtime” registered 13.6% while Kapuso newest afternoon drama series “Broken Vow” scored 14.6%. Its latest primetime offering “Biritera” got a TV Rating of 20.4%. It was debuted at no 6 in primetime race last Monday night.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from February 3 to 6, 2012 among National households:

February 3, Friday

Daytime:
1.     Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 21.7%
2.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.3%
3.     Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 20.8%
4.     Kokak (GMA-7) - 16.6%
5.     Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) - 15.1%
6.     Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
7.     Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 12%
8.     Love You (GMA-7) - 11.9%
9.     Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
10. Kapuso Movie Festival: Tirador ng Cebu (GMA-7) - 11.4%

Primetime:
1.     Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 27.2%
2.     TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
3.     Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 24.8%
4.     Budoy (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
5.     E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 24.3%
6.     24 Oras (GMA-7) - 20.7%
7.     Legacy (GMA-7) - 19.9%
8.     Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA-7) - 18.3%
9.     Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 18%
10. Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%

February 4, Saturday

Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.7%
2.     Happy Yipee Yehey! (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
3.     Oka2Kat (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
4.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Mama's Boys Mga Praning-ning (GMA-7) - 13.4%
5.     Showbiz Inside Report (ABS-CBN) - 10%
6.     24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 9.8%
7.     Maynila (GMA-7) - 9%
8.     Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) / Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 8.9%
9.     Knock Out (GMA-7) - 8.8%
10. Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%

Primetime:
1.     Wansapanataym: Water Willy (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
2.     Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 24.3%
3.     TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
4.     Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%
5.     Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
6.     Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 18.7%
7.     Spooky Valentine Presents Maestra (GMA-7) - 18.6%
8.     Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) - 14.6%
9.     Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
10. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 11.5%

February 5, Sunday

Daytime:
1.     Welcome To The Future: Donaire vs Velasquez (ABS-CBN) - 26.2%
2.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Enteng Kabisote 2 (GMA-7) - 15.1%
3.     ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) - 15%
4.     The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
5.     Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 11.6%
6.     Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 10.8%
7.     Growing Up (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%
8.     Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 10%
9.     Dragon Ball (GMA-7) - 9.5%
10. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) - 9.4%

Primetime:
1.     Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 22.1%
2.     TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
3.     Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 20.1%
4.     Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%
5.     Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 19.3%
6.     Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 18.4%
7.     24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 16.9%
8.     Sunday Night Box Office: Executive Decision (GMA-7) - 16.3%
9.     Ibilib Featuring The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) - 16.2%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%

February 6, Monday

Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
2.     Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 17.2%
3.     Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
4.     Kokak (GMA-7) - 15.2%
5.     Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) - 14.7%
6.     Broken Vow (GMA-7) - 14.6%
7.     Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
8.     It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
9.     Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
10. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Ang Tanging Ina Mo (ABS-CBN) - 12%

Primetime:
1.     TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 29.2%
2.     Budoy (ABS-CBN) - 27.2%
3.     Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 26.2%
4.     E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
5.     24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.8%
6.     Biritera (GMA-7) - 20.4%
7.     Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) - 19.7%
8.     Legacy (GMA-7) - 18.6%
9.     Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
10. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA-7) - 16.6%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS via pepphoto courtesy: ABS-CBN, GMA-7  
By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer

ABS-CBN, ‘di totoong may offer kay Carla (Kundi sa isang magaling na Kapuso star)

“We’re not interested in her,” ayon sa isang highly placed source from Channel 2, referring to Carla. Umiikot na kasi ang balitang interesadong sunggaban ng aktres ang offer ng naturang estasyon since she’s presently idle in her mother network.

Truth is, hindi si Carla ang nais sungkitin ng Dos, kundi isang Kapuso star (at saka na namin siya papangalanan until word becomes official).

“Kakaibang hitsura” ang ginawang criterion sa pagkainteresado ng ABS-CBN bukod sa mahusay daw itong umarte (as opposed to Carla who falls short?).

Full Story @ Kapuso Stars

'My Beloved' Cast Photos

What happens when an angel of death falls in love with a human? Are angels allowed to fall in love? Can a woman allow herself to marry someone who may not be forever with her?

My Beloved, starring reel and real-life sweethearts Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, is an upcoming romance-horror-suspense series GMA-7.

Under the direction of Dominic Zapata, "My Beloved" premieres February 13, 2012 on GMA Telebabad.

Catch the cast photos of My Beloved below:

Dingdong Dantes as Arlan / Benjie
Marian Rivera as Sharina
Katrina Halili
Mikael Daez
Paolo Contis
Jennica Garcia as Monica
Carl Guevarra
Louise delos Reyes as Charlene
Alden Richards as Harold
Nova Villa
Chanda Romero
Saab Magalona as Kaye
Ynna Asistio as Kynnah
Marky Lopez
Djanin Cruz as Yna
Andrea Torres as Bianca
Fabio Ide as Rowan

Special Participation

Rio Locsin as Lily
Gwen Zamora as Young Lily

Photos: Dinno Erece

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Katrina Halili Offers a Different Kind of Massage in GMA’s ‘Spooky Valentine’

This Saturday, February 11, Katrina Halili, Paolo Contis and Antonio Aquitaña will star in GMA-7′s “Spooky Valentine presents Masahista,” airing after Manny Many Prizes.

When people talk about “stress relievers” these days, medications only rank second to a hard and soothing massage, which is readily available in the hundreds of spas and massage parlors marking the Metro Manila landscape. People come to these places to unwind and de-stress. But what if you’d find out that the masseuse, who’s giving you a gentle rub, is a vengeful ghost with a gloomy past?

This Saturday, Katrina Halili, Paolo Contis and Antonio Aquitaña will give a “spooky” twist to the usually relaxing massage in Spooky Valentine presents “Masahista.”

Antonio Aquintaña portrays the character of Patrick, a massage-parlor owner, who meets an accident that would render him suffering from locunar amnesia. After being discharged from the hospital, he resumes work at the massage parlor hoping that this would aid in his recovery. But just as he thinks everything in his life is falling back into place, something strange happens: a ghost of a beautiful woman frequently appears to him, seemingly wanting to reveal to him something. Ripped off his memories, Patrick couldn’t comprehend that the ghost was that of Noemi (Katrina Halili), a former masseuse who worked at his parlor. Noemi and Patrick’s womanizing brother Mike (Paolo Contis) have had an affair until one day, it took a tragic end. As Patrick recovers his memory, he begins to solve the puzzle, piece by piece.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

KC Concepcion Reveals Valentine Date

KC Concepcion will celebrate Valentine’s Day, February 14, with not just one person but the whole city of Cebu as she goes to Cebu Institute of Technology-University for the Visayas leg of the highly anticipated singing competition “The X Factor Philippines.”

Before that, KC will also invade Bacolod City this Saturday (Feb 11) and go to Colegio San Agustin to witness if hopefuls from the city of smiles can be the country’s next singing superstar. “The X Factor Philippines” is open to all Filipinos, aged 16 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the ‘x factor.’ Interested Kapamilyas can audition in solo, duo, trio, or group acts.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

‘Budoy’ Pays Tribute to Education Advocates

“Budoy” will feature short documentaries that will pay tribute to education advocates.

ABS-CBN’s biggest family drama series, “Budoy,” continues to inspire viewers not only through its heartwarming scenes but also with its new segment titled “Mga Kuwento ni Budoy: Isang Pagpupugay sa mga Guro at Mag-aaral,” that features short documentaries of ordinary people that showed their utmost dedication to uphold the value of education in the country. It aims to pay tribute to education advocates like 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida.

Meanwhile, “Budoy” fans will surely be glued more on their TV sets as more explosive scenes are yet to be revealed. How will Budoy react upon learning that her Mommy Luisa (ZsaZsa Padilla) and Nanay Elena (Janice de Belen) filed a case against his father Anton (Tirso Cruz III)? Will the Maniegos feel more guilty when they discover that Luisa’s life was put on the line just to save Budoy from the kidnappers?

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Noynoy Aquino SALN Released

Wondering how much President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino's worth is now? Check his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) below:



Noynoy Aquino’s net worth, at the end of 2010, is around P55 million which include cash on hand and in bank, real properties, and personal and other properties.

The bulk of his receivables came from the sale of stocks he used to own in his family’s eight companies, including Central Azucarera de Tarlac which manages Hacienda Luisita.

His real properties consist of a residential lot and an agricultural land in Tarlac City, an agricultural land in Capas, Tarlac, a house and lot in Quezon City, and a commercial lot in San Juan City.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest