Julia finds joy in providing for family

At 17, Julia Montes has the grown-up responsibility of providing for her family. But far from taking it against them, the young star takes pride in the fact that she just gave her mom, grandmother, and two younger brothers a new two-storey house in Antipolo City.

“Masaya ako kasi noon pa lang, hindi ko ini-expect na magkakabahay ako. Akala ko sa age na 25 pa ako magkakabahay. Hindi ko akalain na sa 17th birthday ko, magkakaroon ako ng gift sa kanila, itong bahay,” Julia told Yahoo! Philippines OMG and some members of the press at the house blessing on Tuesday, March 20.

Also present were Julia’s friends from showbiz, including Susan Roces, Melissa Ricks, Kathryn Bernardo, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, Janus del Prado, and the Star Magic team.

No more monthly rent

Julia is glad her family no longer has to worry about paying the rent every month. And she’s willing to sacrifice even more for her family.

“Lahat kaya kong i-give up, kahit yung mga pangarap ko, basta para sa family ko,” a teary-eyed Julia said.

The Kapamilya actress, who turned 17 on Monday, March 19, continues to count her blessings.

“Nabago kasi ngayon hindi na ako namomroblema lalo na sa mga pag-aaral ng kapatid ko. Umabot ako sa point na if kaya kong tumigil ako, titigil ako para sa mga kapatid ko. Masasabi ko na secured na rin sila,” she added.

Julia’s birthday wish is for more blessings and happiness.

“(Sana) magtuloy-tuloy lang yung happiness. Hindi ko ma-express kung gaano ako kasaya ngayon. More than happiness, siguro, magtuloy-tuloy lang talaga ito, yung career ko at mas lalo pa kaming maging okay ng family ko.”

She may have turned a year older, but Julia admits she still needs to act in a more mature, ladylike way.

“Awkward kasi yung kilos ko ganoon pa rin. Sinasabi nila na ‘Dalaga ka na, umayos ka ng tayo.’ Hindi ko alam kung paanong ayos kasi feeling ko okay lang naman ako,” she jokes.

Good reviews

Even if her role in “Walang Hanggan” requires her to act like someone more mature than she is in real life, Julia shares that she has been getting good reviews on her tandem with Coco Martin and Paulo Avelino.

Julia is also happy they are able to play characters well despite the age gap between her and Coco.

“Noon maraming nagsasabi sa amin ni Coco na hindi kami bagay, wala kaming chemistry. But now talagang pinu-prove namin na yung age gap, hindi namin mapapakita sa ‘Walang Hanggan.’ Mas marami na ang sumusuporta ngayon," Julia said.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Kim Chiu Plays a Blind Woman with a Brain Tumor in MMK this Saturday

Kim Chiu is set to make TV viewers cry as she topbills a heavy drama episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya on Saturday (March 24). She will be playing the role of Pauleen Chavez, a blind woman suffering from a brain tumor.
  According to Kim, playing Pauleen's character was a big challenge. "It was entirely different from my usual roles. I had to research and study about the people with brain tumors to make my performance believable."
 Kim also shared that after learning the life story of Pauleen and her sisters, she has become more inspired to work and appreciate life's blessings.
 
"Because of the Chavez sisters, I realized that we have to be contented with what we have because there are a lot of people who are struggling like them," said Kim. "It's inspiring to see how they strive hard and remain optimistic despite all the hardships they are faced with."
 Being her first TV appearance after the successful primetime series, My Binondo Girl, Kim is excited to know the viewers' reaction to her challenging role in MMK. She said, "I hope they will like my performance."
 
Together with Kim in the Chavez sisters episode are Miles Ocampo, Anya Aguilar, Ana Capri, John Arcilla, Lui Manansala, Duday, and Jaycee Parker. It is researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Nuel Naval.
 Don't miss the much-awaited return of Kim on the small screen in a heavy drama episode this Saturday night in Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), after Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN.

By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer

Kapuso Weekend Shows Dominate Mega Manila TV Ratings; Kapamilya Weekday Shows Rule in Primetime

AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (March 16-19) – GMA-7 weekend programs (both daytime and primetime) still on top of the race.
  The weekday TV Ratings, on the other hand, is still ruled by “Eat Bulaga!” in daytime and “Walang Hanggan” in primetime. Its fellow primetime shows “Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig” and “E-Boy” are now on the second and third spot respectively.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 16 to 19, 2012 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):
 March 16, Friday

Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 10.4%
2.     The Good Daughter (GMA-7) - 7.1%
3.     Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) - 6.7%
4.     Broken Vow (GMA-7) - 6.5%
5.     Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) - 5.8%
6.     It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) - 4.8%
7.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Puwera Biro Mahal Kita D' Beachboys (GMA-7) - 4.3%
8.     Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) / Mojacko! (GMA-7) - 3.8%
9.     Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 3.7%
10. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%

Primetime:
1.     Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
2.     Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
3.     Dongyi (GMA-7) / Legacy (GMA-7) - 12.5%
4.     Biritera (GMA-7) - 12.3%
5.     E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
6.     My Beloved (GMA-7) - 11.4%
7.     24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.4%
8.     Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%
9.     TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 7.7%

March 17, Saturday

Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.7%
2.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Working Girls (GMA-7) - 6.2%
3.     Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) - 5.2%
4.     Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 5%
5.     Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 4.9%
6.     24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 4.7%
7.     Knock Out (GMA-7) - 4.3%
8.     It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%
9.     Maynila (GMA-7) - 4.1%
10. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Miss You Like Crazy (ABS-CBN) - 3.8%

Primetime:
1.     Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 12.4%
2.     MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
3.     Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 9.6%
4.     Wansapanataym: Hannah Panahon (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%
5.     Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%
6.     Spooky Nights Presents Premonisyon (GMA-7) - 7.7%
7.     Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) - 5.9%
8.     Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) - 5.6%
9.     Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
10. Just For Laughs Gags (GMA-7) - 4.9%

March 18, Sunday

Daytime:
1.     Laban ng Lahi: Giyera sa Argentina (GMA-7) - 7%
2.     Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 6.1%
3.     Kapuso Movie Festival: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (GMA-7) - 6%
4.     Sunday Sineplex: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (TV5) - 4.9%
5.     Tom & Jerry Kids (GMA-7) /Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) - 4.7%
6.     ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) - 4.4%
7.     Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 4.2%
8.     Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 4.1%
9.     AHA! (GMA-7) - 3.6%
10. Jewelpet (GMA-7) - 3.5%

Primetime:
1.     Ibilib: The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) - 11.9%
2.     Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 11.1%
3.     Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 10.9%
4.     SNBO Double Treat: Miss Congeniality 2 (GMA-7) - 8.7%
5.     Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) - 7.8%
6.     Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 7.5%
7.     Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 7.3%
8.     Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%
9.     24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 6%
10. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%

March 19, Monday

Daytime:
1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 9.7%
2.     The Good Daughter (GMA-7) - 6.4%
3.     Broken Vow (GMA-7) - 6.2%
4.     Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) / Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) - 5.7%
5.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Strebel Gestapo ng Manila (GMA-7) / It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) - 4.8%
6.     Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) - 4%
7.     Mojacko! (GMA-7) / Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 3.7%
8.     Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) - 3.5%
9.     Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (ABS-CBN) - 3.4%
10. It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 3.3%

Primetime:
1.     Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
2.     E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
3.     Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
4.     Biritera (GMA-7) - 12.1%
5.     24 Oras (GMA-7) / My Beloved (GMA-7) - 11.9%
6.     Legacy (GMA-7) - 11.7%
7.     TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%
8.     Dongyi (GMA-7) - 9.6%
9.     Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) - 6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils. via pep
For Household Ratings, visit pep.ph By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer

Karl Roy: chef, jazz singer, sweet soul

It was mid-February backstage, barely a month ago. I wasn’t sure if he recognized me from the time we last saw each other in the Yahoo! offices five months before.

He stares me down head to toe, strikes a gay pose, and mouths the two words he and Jett Pangan borrowed from Luke Mejares which became our standard greeting for each other:

“Vahkklang toahhh!!!”

We give each other a big hug.

I take the stage for the night’s hosting duties as his band plugs in their instruments. In equal parts jest and joy, I sing “I Will Always Love You” in his ear. He winces, laughs.

His band plays… and he is home.

What stroke?

“He’s absolutely on his way back,” I say to myself.

It was 25 years ago

In the late 80s, everybody talked about that energetic skinny kid fronting Advent Call who could whip a crowd into a frenzy. His sharp facial features made camera lenses love him back.

Even then, we knew he was - cliché alert - born to do it. His name alone sounded exotic.

Karl Roy.

I first met him 25 years ago at the old Rosie’s Diner along Makati Avenue. He asked about certain things that he assumed I indulged in. When I replied I wasn’t into those things, we both just looked away…mutually embarrassed.

From that first awkward meeting, we rarely exchanged anything but pre-gig hellos for many years until I received a call from P.O.T. guitarist Ian Umali who wanted to know if I was available to play guitar for the band.

Playing with Karl

As a huge fan, I was deeply flattered but would have to think about it for two reasons: one, there were tricky riffs that I couldn’t quite get under my fingers and two, I’m not sure if I could handle working with THE wild frontman who was notorious for… well, many reasons.

I couldn’t imagine playing beside the guy… but I did for two fantastic years.

He was not the aloof rock god I imagined him to be… well, at least he simply was not aloof. While many know of that raspy voice burnished by countless gigs, in conversation, he always spoke in gentle tones many decibels removed from his ferocity onstage. Off stage, he was the painfully sweet kind soul too often obscured by the elaborate tattoos he was almost as famous for.

Karl the chef

Around 2003, Karl paid me a visit in NU107. One of his housemates left, and he was wondering if I was looking for a place to live; during my tenure in P.O.T., he remembered that I would either shuttle back and forth from Lipa City or sleep in the station. I was renting a place at that time but I soon reconsidered.

Dena, his partner then, was a bit wary but Karl convinced her that I was no troublemaker. She had very simple, but very strict, house rules: no girls, no drugs… and oh, there were cats in the house. No problem.

It was hard to believe two rock musicians lived in the house except for Karl’s red Gibson Firebird on display in the living room. The neighborhood was quiet.

Karl also cooked. And I mean in the kitchen. Man… the guy was a master. We’re not talking fried eggs here; he whipped Mediterranean-style meals worthy of being on a five-star hotel menu. We joked that he should just retire and be a chef.

He could’ve been a jazz singer

We had many conversations, from spiritual matters, to personal issues, to wondering who was taller (him by an inch) and who was older (me by a year). It helped to discover that we were both Geminis, albeit at the opposite ends of the sign, and that we were actually related on his dad’s side and my mom’s.

When music became the topic, he would sing George Benson’s version of “Moody’s Mood” or Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet.” His voice was actually more naturally inclined to crooning; he could have been a proper jazz singer. He didn’t scream or growl around the house: he was always scatting. His phrasing was always swinging.

The light that burns twice as bright

In one of the key scenes in the movie “Blade Runner,” Rutger Hauer plays a replicant named Roy who confronts his “maker” Tyrell. The replicant wants to extend his life. His maker’s response:

“The light that burns twice as bright burns for half as long… and you have burned so very very brightly, Roy.”

The difference is that Karl Roy was no replicant. He was an original.

No. He IS an original.

A true rock star, always and forever. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com

Most of Karl’s friends went to BigSkyMind for “pagpag.” The belief is that one should not go straight home after …

Mylene Dizon, Hijo’s Ira Cruz, Rico Blanco, Alex Cruz.(Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Photo by Nina Sandejas of rosarioko.com

Portraits by Pilar Tuazon (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

A wall of memories and well-wishes. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

POT’s Mally Paraguya and Ian Umali with Kevin Roy (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Reg Rubio,Marc Abaya, Basti Artadi, Pepe Smith, Ely Buendia, Karl. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Ron Titular, Dominic “Papadom” Gamboa,and Angie Duarte-Syyap. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

The first of many pictures. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Drummers Paolo Manuel and Reli Mangubat doing Karl faces.(Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Esquire Philippines editor-in-chief Erwin Romulo with Nathan Azarcon of Hijo. Nathan was also Karl’s bandmate in …

Ex-POT road manager Mike Sevilla, Francis Reyes and The Dawn’s Jett Pangan. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko …

General Luna’s Audry Dionisio (right) with Sarah Gonzales (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Hank Palenzuela of BigSkyMind (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Jett Pangan of The Dawn. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

Lamay at beer. (Photo by Nina Sandejas, rosarioko.com)

By Francis Reyes | Set List

Does Xian see Enrique as a threat?

Rumors that Enrique Gil is courting Kim Chiu don’t bother Xian Lim, who says he is only after her happiness.

Does Xian see Enrique as a threat?

“Actually, hindi ko alam ang issue na iyan. Maybe you can ask Enrique. Sa akin naman is kung saan masaya si Kim,” Xian told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! during his fans day at Mc Donald’s Quezon Avenue on Tuesday, March 20.

The newest endorser of Mc Donald’s McFloat added that he and Enrique are friends. And Enrique’s courtship of Kim doesn’t bother him.

“Our friendship is good. Matagal ko na rin siyang (Enrique) kakilala. Nagwoworkshop kasi ako so nakakasama ko na siya before,” Xian related.

Kim said in an interview on “The Buzz” that she and Enrique are friends. She added that they are textmates.

Xian and Enrique are working together in the movie “The Reunion,” but they haven’t talked about the issue.

“We’re doing a movie kasama sila Enchong (Dee) and Kean (Cipriano). So there’s nothing with me and Enrique, we’re good friends,” he said.

Does he feel uneasy with the rumor?

Xian and Kim may be busy, but the former makes time for his “My Binondo Girl” leading lady. They watched Brian McKnight’s recent concert together.

“It was fun. Meron pa akong kasamang someone wonderful, what more can I ask for? Si Kim favorite niya yung ‘Marry Your Daughter.’ Ako naman yung ‘Back at One.’ So, na-enjoy namin talaga. Nag-usap lang kami, ‘May kasama ka ba? Kung kailangan mo ng kasama, andito lang ako’,” Xian shared.

Not just hi and hello

He himself admits his relationship with Kim is “getting deeper” and is “not just a hi-hello friendship.” So what’s stopping him from taking their relationship to the next level?

“Wala namang humahadlang. Kapag naramdaman naman iyan ng puso, wala namang pumipigil,” Xian replied.

Xian clarified that he is not using Kim’s name to be more popular. He is making a name on his own, especially now that he has four endorsements which were announced last week.

“I feel good na kasama ko si Kim palagi. So hindi maiiwasan na mabanggit yung name ko with Kim and vice versa. I cannot please everyone. There will always be people who will say something negative. Ako andito lang ako to do my job and enjoy the moment,” Xian stated.

Xian is doing another movie with Kim aside from “The Reunion.”

Next target

“May pressure talaga. But ako kasi I wanna explore different roles so excited ako. Andoon yung pressure, pero excited ako. I will do my 100% best ko to make people happy,” Xian vowed.

After recording a song for “My Binondo Girl” last year, Xian’s next target is dancing. He is looking forward to his dance number with other Kapamilya actors for Star Magic’s 20th anniversary on March 30 in Hawaii and in The Teleserye Bida US Tour from March 31 to April 8.

“Gusto ko (rin) talaga maging dancer, I want to be dancing in ‘ASAP (Rocks).’ I wanna get into music, siyempre acting would always be there, and of course dancing,” Xian revealed.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Julia Montes Now Ready for Onscreen Kissing Scene?

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The answer is NO!

While she is playing a mature role on the primetime series “Walang Hanggan,” young actress Julia Montes is not yet ready to do kissing scenes.

In an interview with Push.com.ph, the 17-year-old actress admitted that she still has limitations as to how far she can go onscreen.

“Bawal pa 'yung talagang kissing scene and may bantay sa bawat scene. Siyempre pangit naman kung gagawin ko agad and pangit din naman na makikita ng mga ka-age ko ngayon 'yung ganoon 'yung ginagawa ko. 'Di ba dapat maging magandang ehemplo din ako na ginagawa ko lahat ito as a character and hindi sa age ko,” she explained.



Julia also said she was initially hesitant to accept the role of Katerina in the number primetime series now in the country because she was not sure if people will accept her in a mature role.

“Medyo nabigla ako. Parang hindi ko alam kung paano ako magmo-move kasi lalo na yung mga tao na sumubaybay sa ‘Growing Up,’ sinasabi nila na nami-miss na nila si Tammy. Tapos nung lumabas yung ‘Walang Hanggan’ natatakot ako kasi baka hindi nila matanggap,” she added.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Taylor Kitsch 'John Carter' Movie Vies for Biggest Box-office Flop of All Time

John Carter, Taylor Taylor Kitsch's latest film, can be considered one of the biggest box office flops of all time.

Studio Walt Disney have admitted they expect to lose $200 million on the film - which stars Taylor Kitsch as a military captain sent to Mars - having shelled out $100 million on marketing and $250 million producing the movie.

The figures mean Disney could lose around $80-$120 million in its movie business during the current quarter, though will still make a substantial overall profit thanks to the company's TV endeavours.

The movie - based on books by Edgar Rice Burroughs - has taken no more than $184 million at box offices worldwide, but cinema owners receive about half of that total.

'John Carter' director Andrew Stanton - who also helmed smash hits 'WALL-E' and 'Finding Nemo' - has previously admitted he pays no attention to the budgets on his films.

He said recently: "I've always worked with huge budgets, I mean the truth is, this is all I have ever known.

"Having said that, I've always ignored what the budget is. I've never felt any gain to be worrying about numbers."

Disney will hope to recoup some of their losses with big budget films due for release later this year, including 'Brave' and 'The Avengers Assemble'.

- Source

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Pepito Manaloto Bids Farewell this Sunday, March 25

The first-ever reality sitcom and one of GMA 7’s consistent top raters, Pepito Manaloto, ends its wonderful journey this Sunday.

After dominating the Sunday Primetime for 2 years, the program will air its last episode on March 25, 2012.

Pepito Manaloto has indeed surpassed its objective in providing good values and touching the hearts of every viewer with its unique story telling and well-crafted episodes.

This Sunday, Pepito Manaloto (Michael V.) faces a bigger challenge in his family life. Due to the numerous businesses that he owns, Pepito won’t have enough time to spend with his family. It will be the root of the misunderstandings between Pepito and Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) which will put their marriage into a test. The couple will decide to live separately in order to give space and ponder on the family problem that they’re facing.

Will their undying love for each other solve the crisis in their family? What will happen to their children Chito (Jake Vargas) and Clarissa (Angel Satsumi)? What will happen to the life of a famous billionaire Pepito Manaloto?

Under the helmed of director Bert de Leon, this multi-awarded reality-sitcom tells the almost true-to-life story of a man who dreams to provide a good future for his family. Don’t miss the finale episode of Pepito Manaloto on March 25, 2012 after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA 7.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Indie Actor Junjun Quintana Takes Lead Role in CBN Asia Holy Week TV Special

This coming Holy Week, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Asia presents three new and exciting true to life stories in “Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat na Yugto” which airs on GMA 7 from April 5-7.

This year’s Holy Week Special is a fusion of talents, starring veteran actors Bembol Roco, Amy Austria and Mike Lloren with fresh and young potentials such as indie film actors Junjun Quintana, who plays the lead role in the GAPOS episode and Sonjia Calit.

Junjun plays the life of Elmer Anibigno, a policeman who eventually became a leader of notorious syndicate Bulate Gang during the 70s. Despite being a “first timer” in the TV/showbiz industry, Junjun’s professional acting skills are already quite commendable and noticeable.

The 25-year old actor recalls his humble beginnings in the theater. “I started doing indie films before. I also have training and background in theater, so ‘eto nabigyan ako ng project na ito and hopefully through this makapenetrate po ito sa mga networks at mabigyan po ng iba pang projects. Yun po talaga ang gusto kong mangyari sa career ko po,” says Junjun.

He adds, “Masasabi ko po na malaking break ito, considering na lead role po ang ibinigay sakin. Kaya nagpapasalamat po ako sa aking manager at binigay nya po sa akin ang project na ito at pati sa CBN Asia for letting me play Elmer’s story.”




In GAPOS, Junjun portrays the complicated life of Elmer Anibigno. With the heavy drama and actions scenes that he did, it was evident that Junjun worked hard on internalizing his role. Junjun admitted that the role was a tough challenge, but nevertheless, a challenge that he wanted to finish with excellence.

“Sa totoo lang po, nabigla din po ako. Halos lahat po ng scenes ko ay challenging. Kasi first time ko po umarte ng talagang sobra. Nakapa-dramatic po ng mga eksena at nakarelate din naman po ako. Lahat po mahirap, pero sas tulong po ng Diyos, sa tulong po ng mga tao sa paligid ko, ginagabayan po nila ako para magampanan ko po ng mabuti ang storyang ito,” admits Junjun.

Catch Junjun together with Bembol Roco and Sonjia Calit in GAPOS, a Good Friday offering of CBN Asia’s Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat na Yugto, April 6, 5:00 p.m. on GMA 7.



TANIKALA: ANG IKAAPAT NA YUGTO is the Holy Week special of CBN Asia, the producer of weeknight inspirational TV program The 700 Club Asia. “LIKE” its official Facebook Fanpage www.facebook.com/tanikala4 for regular updates on Tanikala.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Madonna – Girl Gone Wild (Uncensored Music Video)

Catch here the official music video of Madonna's latest hit ‘Girl Gone Wild’.

The Queen of pop Madonna has selected the Benny Benassi-produced track "Girl Gone Wild" as the official second single from her 12th studio album "MDNA" (following lead single "Give Me All Your Luvin'") , set for release on March 26th, 2012 via Live Nation/Interescope.

It's so hypnotic
The way he pulls on me
It's like the force of gravity
Right up under my feet
It's so erotic
This feeling can't be beat
It's coursing through my whole body
Feel the heat

I got that burnin' hot desi-i-i-re
And no one can put out my fi-i-i-re
It's coming right down through the wi-i-i-re
Here it comes
When I hear them 808 drums
It's got me singing

Hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like, hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

Girls they just wanna have some fun
Get fired up like smokin' gun
On the floor til the daylight comes
Girls they just wanna have some fun

A girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

The room is spinning
It must be the tanqueray
I'm about to go astray
My inhibition's gone away
I feel like sinning
You got me in the zone
DJ play my favorite song
Turn me on

I got that burnin' hot desi-i-i-re
And no one can put out my fi-i-i-re
It's coming right down through the wi-i-i-re
Here it comes
When I hear them 808 drums
It's got me singing

Hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like, hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

Girls they just wanna have some fun
Get fired up like smokin' gun
On the floor til the daylight comes
Girls they just wanna have some fun

I know, I know, I know
I shouldn't act this way
I know, I know, I know
Good girls don't misbehave
Misbehave
But i'm a bad girl, anyway
Forgive me

Hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like, hey, ey, ey, ey
Like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

Girls they just wanna have some fun
Get fired up like smokin' gun
On the floor til the daylight comes
Girls they just wanna have some fun

A girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild
I'm like a girl gone wild
A good girl gone wild

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz Break-up Rumor Surface

Is it true that one most controversial showbiz couples Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz have already decided to part ways?

There have been rumors that during the shooting of their ABS-CBN defunct afternoon series "Reputasyon" the two were always caught by their co-stars quarreling. Though the two were consistent in saying that it was just a normal part of their "lambingan", others believed something wrong is going on their relationship.

Now that it's finally over (the two camps have yet to confirm nor openly talk about the details as to why they decided to part ways), will i hear someone now say, "Akin ang huling halakhak!"?

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

‘Us Girls’ Honors Female Icons KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin and Anne Curtise Video)

“Us Girls” will pay tribute to its Icons of the Year KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, and Anne Curtis in a special women empowerment episode tomorrow (March 22) on Studio 23.

The premier lifestyle magazine show will explore the Kapamilya stars’ road to success and their outstanding accomplishments and influence in showbiz and fashion that earned them the prestigious accolade at the program’s annual August Awards, which honor the local industry’s most influential personalities in fashion, entertainment, and beauty.

Know how the three ladies manage to juggle their fame and responsibility as role models to their fans and their charitable efforts, one of the criteria for their recognitions as Icon of the Year.

Hosts Iya Villania, Angel Aquino, and Chesca Garcia-Kramer will also look back on the exciting challenges during their stint as salon attendant, waitress, and shoemaker when they traded places with some of our Kabarkadas. As special treat to all women, the fab trio will also run down cool and practical summer to-do’s and bonus beauty tips for the hot season.

All these and more in the special women empowerment episode of “Us Girls” tomorrow (March 22) on Studio 23 at 9:30 p.m. or watch it anytime on www.studio23.tv.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Jessica Sanchez - Everybody Has a Dream (American Idol Performance Video)

I said it before and I'll say it once again, "Jessica Sanchez is definitely the most deserving American Idol ever!"

The 16-year-old Mexipino AI hopeful performs Billy Joel's "Everybody Has a Dream", a song suitably written for a great singer like her. And yes, another standing ovation from the judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

Watch the video below:

Randy Jackson: You have a moment everytime you step on that stage.

Jennifer Lopez: That song was just written for you.

Steven Tyler: You’ve gone way past my judging.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

American Idol Season 11 - Top 10 Performance Night (Videos)

It's Billy Joel's night on American Idol Season 11 and it's P. Diddy who mentored the Top 10 Idol hopefuls.

Watch the American Idol 11 Top 10 performances below (click on their names to watch their performances):

Deandre Brackensick – Only the Good Die Young

Erika Van Pelt – New York State of Mind

Joshua Ledet – She’s Got a Way

Skylar Laine – Shameless

Elise Testone – Vienna

Phillip Phillips – Movin’ Out

Hollie Cavanagh – Honesty

Heejun Han – My Life

Colton Dixon – Piano Man

Jessica Sanchez – Everybody Has A Dream

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest