Carla: About time I work with Richard

Now that she just renewed her contract with the Kapuso network, Carla Abellana feels it’s only fitting for her to work with Richard Gutierrez in her next project.

“It’s about time. Kumbaga, nung una kong pasok ng showbiz, inaabangan ko yan e, na makapareha ko siya. Kasi parang hindi pwedeng hindi,” she told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! and members of the press at the set of “Legacy” in Timberland Heights, San Mateo, Rizal last Friday, March 23.

The 25-year-old just signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA-7 earlier this month. She will star with Richard and Sarah Lahbati in the upcoming primetime drama “Makapiling Kang Muli.” Carla’s last project with the network was the afternoon soap opera “Kung Agawin Mo ang Langit” with Mike Tan and Michelle Madrigal.

“(Richard) is really one of the ultimate leading men in the industry tapos lumagpas yung first three years ko na hindi ko man lang siya nakatrabaho,” Carla shared. “So parang buena mano sa akin. Kaka-renew ko lang, Richard Gutierrez na soap opera.”

‘Bigger and better’

Before she renewed her contract, Carla was reportedly considering her options outside GMA-7. So the actress is thankful because the Kapuso network understood why she had to take her time.

“Naging very patient naman ang GMA sa amin because I know it took a while also na pinag-isipan namin ng mabuti. So thankful ako na naging patient sila sa akin.”

When it comes to her compensation under the new contract, Carla quipped, “Hindi naman sobrang laki pero compared to the first contract, it’s bigger and better.”

On marriage

Carla was at the set of “Legacy” to visit boyfriend Geoff Eigenmann, who was celebrating his 27th birthday that day.

The two have been in a relationship for more than a year. Are they already talking about settling down?

“Hindi pa. Mas napag-uusapan ng ibang tao kaysa yung kaming dalawa lang. Pero yung just the two of us, hindi talaga,” she said. “Madali namang mag-imagine. Pero ayaw mo namang isipin masyado kasi baka ma-udlot. Imbes na mag-imagine ka, mag-concentrate ka sa reality.”

Carla revealed that she thought she’ll be married by the time she’s 27 or 28. However, with the way things are going for hers and Geoff’s career, Carla feels “mauurong yun.”

“It’s too soon now that I’m nearing that age. Parang ang lapit na pala,” she said.

By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Eugene's got the Pacman feeling

Actress Eugene Domingo felt like boxing champ Manny Pacquiao when she won the Favorite Actress award at the recently concluded 6th Asian Film Awards.

Eugene has been raking in awards and nominations for her lead role in the indie film “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank.” She bagged the Best Actress award in a Musical or Comedy in the 9th Enrpess Golden Screen Awards held on Saturday, March 24.

Philippine rep

“Kung meron na pagkakataon that I felt proud being a Filipino, ito yung pagkakataon na andun ako sa entablado bilang representative ng Pilipinas, Kumabaga sa boxing, Manny Pacquiao ang feeling ko noon eh. Dala-dala mo ang Pilipinas,” Eugene said in an interview at the Golden Screen Awards.

She shares the award with Filipinos who supported and voted for her in the poll.

“Nagsanib pwersa ang mga Pilipino dita sa buong mundo para manalo ako. So, yung panalo ko is panalo nating lahat,” she added.

Eugene hopes recognitions for Fil collaborations with other countries.

“It ope collaborations with other countries.

“It opened a door for the Filipinos, Chinese and other Asian countries na panahon na para mag-collaborate, lumabas tayo at sumunod sa development ng filmmaking,” Eugene said.

Eugene made everyone laugh with her natural, funny antics as she accepted her award from Chinese superstar Andy Lau onstage. Although she playfully told Andy she wanted to do a movie with him, Eugene told the local press she is really not expecting it. Knowing that Andy was game on stage is enough to make her happy.

“Huwag tayong masyadong umasa doon. Ako naman eh okay lang na Andy Lau was very, very playful. Game siya sa paglalaro sa stage. He's very charming," she observed.

Still nervous

Winning awards and getting nominations are no longer new to Eugene, but she still feels nervous whenever she gets one. She said that she was not really expecting to win at Asian Film Awards because of other great actresses she was competing with.

“Of course (I still get surprised), sa totoo lang give up na ako eh. Kase ang gagaling talaga ng mga artista eh. Nakalimutan ko na meron pa palang People’s Choice. So, hindi ko talaga inasahan iyon. Sa totoo lang, handa na akong umuwing empty-handed,” she revealed.

Upon accepting the award, Eugene texted showbiz friends Kris Aquino, John Lapus, Vice Ganda and Angelica Panganiban, who she asked help from in spreading the word about the voting poll.

“As soon as natanggap ko yung award na People’s Choice, tinext ko lahat ng artistang hiningan ko ng tulong na ‘Sabihan nyo naman yung mga followers ninyo sa Twitter na bumoto.’ Sabihin ninyo sa mga kulto ninyo nanalo ako,” she said in jest.

On a serious note, Eugene said she is tied to her profession and will accept whatever God plans for her love life.

“Pwede na sigurong sabihin at this point, hindi na rin naman na ako kabataan, parang na-accept ko na na ang asawa ko ay ang trabaho ko. So, kung meron mang supresa, nasa Panginoon na iyon,” she revealed.

“Kung bibigyan pa niya ako ng isang love of my life sa katauhan ng isang lalaking katulad ni Andy Lau. Bahala na ang Panginoon doon,” Eugene added jokingly.

Eugene Domingo

Heart talks about marriage

At 27, Heart Evangelista said she has learned to put her foot down and become more independent, just like her character in the primetime drama “Legacy.”

“I have to learn how to say no, I have to learn how to put my foot down. Eventually, pag wala na yung mga taong tumutulong sa akin, I have to learn how to survive on my own,” the Kapuso actress said.

Does this mean she’s ready to settle down any time soon?

“I don’t want to get married any time soon,” Heart told members of the press on the set of the Kapuso primetime show in San Mateo, Rizal last Friday, March 23.

What if her boyfriend of over a year, model-actor Daniel Matsunaga, already wants to tie the knot?

“Hindi pwede. Hindi pa talaga,” she said. “Hindi pa ako finished.”

Asked what she still wants to accomplish before settling down, Heart said: “Hindi ko ma-explain e. But in a relationship, it has to get to a point where there’s nothing to argue about. Everybody argues but basic things, you don’t have to argue about.”

Heart added she’ll know when she’s ready to settle down. “And at this point, I don’t know yet,” she said.

‘No assurances’

Daniel has been in Brazil for a month now due to medical reasons — not because he’s receiving death threats, according to Heart.

“Papa-opera siya, meron siyang parang… hindi siya makahinga nang maayos kaya may tatanggalin (sa ilong niya),” she said. “Matagal ng may ganun siya.” Heart added Daniel will return to the country this month and that they constantly communicate via internet messaging and emails. “Kaya importante ang Wi-Fi (sa amin),” she quipped.

Despite the distance, Heart said their relationship is still “normal.”

“Kasi wala naman kaming bawalan e. Pag andito siya, I do my thing. So hindi naman masyadong nag-change (ang relationship),” she said.

Does it affect her when she hears rumors or talks that their relationship is on the rocks?

“Wala, ganun talaga e. Hindi rin naman perfect ang isang relationship, di ba? Hindi ko talaga alam kung mage-end ba ito o magla-last ba ito. So hindi ako masyadong ano sa (tsismis na) on the rocks kasi kung on the rocks kami sa totoong buhay, then okay. Pero kung hindi, mas okay din,” she explained.

The actress added that she’s currently in a situation wherein she has few expectations.

“Hindi rin naman kasi biro na maghanap ng life-time partner so there are really no assurances in life,” she said. “Kung mag-work, e di finally. Kung hindi, then I wish you all the best.”

Passionate again

Daniel’s temporary absence allowed Heart to bond with “Legacy” co-stars Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi who she says are now her close friends.

Of course, she’s also happy with her show’s good performance in the ratings game.

“Before the show, medyo gulo-gulo yung isip ko, ganyan. Pero ngayon, ayoko na talagang mag-end (yung show),” she said.

Heart further said, “Parang bumalik na ulit yung hilig ko, passionate na ulit ako, tapos ang clo-close pa naming nina Lovi, nina Alex. Tapos ang taas pa ng rating. Nakakatuwa.”

“Legacy” airs weeknights after “Biritera” on GMA-7.

By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Gerald feels high over Sarah's friendship

Around 300 fans witnessed the closeness of their idols Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson during the Ashrald Ultimate Fans' Day sponsored by Jollibee last March 25 at 55 Events Place in Quezon City.

Unfortunately for them, the said closeness is not a sign nor confirmation that their idols are in a romantic relationship. It is just who they have become since they became friends.

“We're very comfortable with each other and mas close kami ngayon. We're just happy na ganun kami at sana natuwa rin ang mga fans kahit papaano. In a personal level masaya kami," explained Gerald.

As for their relationship, Gerald doesn't know what the future holds for him and Sarah but he admits the rising level of their friendship excites him.

"Like what I've said at the end of the day kung friendship lang makukuha ko sa kanya panalo pa rin ako," Gerald expressed.

He also attributed their "deeper friendship" to more frequent communication. Now that “Budoy” has ended and he has yet to start a new TV project, Gerald has more time for Sarah.

"Like what I've said, she is my inspiration. For me, I enjoy kung anong inspiration binibigay sa akin ni Sarah. At dahan dahan lang. Enjoy ko lang yung moment. Siguro kaming dalawa, we enjoy the moment kung anong meron kaming dalawa. We don't pressure each other," shared Gerald.

For real

Their continued closeness dispels rumors and intrigues that their "friendship" was a put-on to promote their past two movies. Sarah and Gerald have remained close even if the former now has a new movie with John Lloyd Cruz.

"Masaya po ako kung anong meron sa friendship namin. Totoo po yun na naging mas close po kami. Talagang iingatan ko po yung closeness na meron kami ngayon," said Sarah.

She added that she values her friendship with Gerald and has pledged that she will always be there for him. Their onscreen chemistry and popularity as a love team even brought their working relationship to a new level as product endorsers.

"Sobrang suwerte ko na nakasama ko siya sa ganitong project," Gerald said.

By Walden Martinez Belen | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Andrei Felix and Venus Raj Relationship Status Bared

Andrei Felix and Venus Raj Relationship Status Bared

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Yes, the beauty queen is major, major inlove. And she's major, major proud of it.

Miss Universe 2010 4th-runner up Venus Raj admitted that she is in a relationship with her Umagang Kay Ganda co-host and MYX VJ Andrei Felix.

According to the beauty queen-host, she and the infamous ex-boyfriend of Jennylyn Mercado have not gone through the usual ligawan stage. They just met and started to get close in November of last year through UKG where they usually share a segment together.

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Kapuso Reigns Daytime, Kapamilya Leads Primetime in Mega Manila AGB Ratings

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 20 to 25, 2012 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

March 20, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 10.4%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 7.3%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 6.9%
4. Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) / Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 6.5%
5. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 5.3%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Maestro Toribio (GMA-7) – 5%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 4.5%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 4.4%
9. Mojacko! (GMA-7) – 4%
10. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 3.2%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 14.9%
2. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
3. Biritera (GMA-7) / My Beloved (GMA-7) – 12.5%
4. Legacy (GMA-7) – 12.1%
5. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 12%
6. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 11.2%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 10.4%
8. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 9.2%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 5.5%

March 21, Wednesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 10.3%
2. Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 7.7%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 7.2%
4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 7%
5. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 6.9%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Walang Awa Kung Pumatay (GMA-7) – 5.6%
7. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 5.4%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 4.6%
9. Mojacko! (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) – 4.5%
10. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 3.7%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 14.1%
2. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 12.5%
3. Legacy (GMA-7) – 12.2%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) – 11.8%
5. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 11.3%
6. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%
7. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 10.5%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 10.1%
9. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 7.2%

March 22, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.5%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 9.1%
3. Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) / The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 8.2%
4. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 7.6%
5. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 6.6%
6. Mojacko! (GMA-7) / Kapuso Movie Festival: Ober Da Bakod 2 (GMA-7) / Kapamilya Blockbusters: Shaolin Soccer (ABS-CBN) – 5.1%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 5%
8. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 4.7%
9. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 4.5%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) – 4.4%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 15.4%
2. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 12.8%
3. Biritera (GMA-7) – 12.7%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / My Beloved (GMA-7) – 12.6%
5. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%
6. Legacy (GMA-7) – 11.6%
7. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 9.9%
8. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 9.8%
9. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 8.7%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 7.5%

March 23, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.1%
2. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 7.5%
3. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 7.4%
4. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 7.2%
5. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 7.1%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Anting-Anting (GMA-7) – 5.7%
7. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 5.3%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 4.8%
9. Mojacko! (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) – 4.7%
10. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) – 4.2%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 14.8%
2. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
3. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%
4. Legacy (GMA-7) – 11%
5. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 10.8%
6. Biritera (GMA-7) / Dongyi (GMA-7) – 10.7%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 10.5%
8. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 7.9%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 7.4%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 7.2%

March 24, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 14.5%
2. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 6.8%
3. Startalk TX (GMA-7) – 5.8%
4. Kapamilya Blockbusters: My Amnesia Girl (ABS-CBN) / Kapuso Movie Festival: Mulawin The Movie (GMA-7) – 5.7%
5. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 5.3%
6. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) – 4.7%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 4.4%
8. Jewelpet (GMA-7) – 4.1%
9. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 3.9%
10. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 3.7%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 13.9%
2. MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 12.2%
3. Spooky Nights Presents Orasyon (GMA-7) – 10.8%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 8.7%
5. Wansapanataym: Amanda’s Da Man (ABS-CBN) – 8.6%
6. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 7.6%
7. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 7.4%
8. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 7.3%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 6.7%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) – 5.7%

March 25, Sunday

Daytime:
1. Kapuso Movie Festival: Fantastic Man (GMA-7) – 7.5%
2. Tom & Jerry Kids (GMA-7) – 6.7%
3. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 5.4%
4. Jewelpet (GMA-7) – 5%
5. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 4.7%
6. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) – 4.5%
7. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 4.4%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 4.2%
9. Sunday Sineplex: Stuart Little (TV5) – 4.1%
10. Pinoy Pride XIII Road To Glory (ABS-CBN) – 3.9%

Primetime:
1. Ibilib: The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 13.3%
2. SNBO Double Treat: The Protector (GMA-7) – 12.5%
3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 11.9%
4. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 11.6%
5. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 9.2%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 8.9%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
8. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 7.8%
9. SNBO Double Treat: Big Boss (GMA-7) – 7.6%
10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 6.9%


Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 20 to 21, 2012 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):

March 20, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 25.5%
2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 18.4%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) - 18.2%
4. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 16.9%
5. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 15.9%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Maestro Toribio (GMA-7) – 12.3%
7. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 12%
8. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 11.7%
9. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 11%
10. Mojacko! (GMA-7) – 10%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 28%
2. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 24.7%
3. Biritera (GMA-7) – 24.1%
4. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) / Legacy (GMA-7) – 23.1%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / My Beloved (GMA-7) – 22.9%
6. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 21.2%
7. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 19.7%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 16.4%
9. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 12.4%
10. City Hunter (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%

March 21, Wednesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 25.6%
2. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 17.7%
3. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 17.4%
4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 17.2%
5. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 16.4%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Walang Awa Kung Pumatay (GMA-7) – 13.1%
7. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) – 12.4%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 11.7%
9. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 11.3%
10. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 27.2%
2. Legacy (GMA-7) – 24.1%
3. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 23.3%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) – 22.6%
5. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 21.9%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 21.7%
7. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 20.9%
8. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 20.7%
9. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 18.7%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 15.1%

Source: AGB Nielsen

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Bianca Gonzalez Bares All on the Cover of Esquire Magazine April 2012 Issue

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Provocative! That how I figuratively described the April 2012 issue of Esquire Philippines Magazine Philippines featuring its cover star Bianca Gonzalez in her most daring magazine cover yet as photographed by BJ Pascual, makeup by Lala Flores, hair by Ney Guese, and styled by Liz Uy.

Aside from Bianca’s idea of fun, in a feature written by Bianca herself, the April 2012 Esquire "Fun!" issue also featured interesting articles like "81 Things to Do, Know About and Consider," "Chase Sharks," "Make Sangria," "Visit Kabul," "Tour Tokyo," "How to Shoot a Sex Scene," "How to Stay Cool During the 100 Days of Summer," and many more!

Esquire Philippines Magazine April 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Titanic Deirector James Cameron Dives Deepest Part of Ocean (Video)

James Cameron, the famous "Titanic" director, traveled some seven miles down into the ocean, as many miles below the Earth's surface as miles modern jetliners fly above the surface. He engineered a new deep sea submersible for the journey.

Director James Cameron is back on dry land after travelling to the deepest point known on Earth, some seven miles below the surface of the ocean.

He's the first person to make the dive alone, and he spent about three hours there collecting research samples and taking pictures — in a specially designed submersible that he envisioned himself. It was revolutionary in many ways, not the least of which is that it moves up and down, generally, rather than forward and backward.

Even with all of the innovations, though, it took nearly two hours to reach bottom.

Jon Copley, a marine biologist at Southampton University in the U.K. who has done deep dives of more than a mile, said these sorts of journeys are really a lot like visiting another world.

"The landscape down there looks so alien to us because it's shaped by forces that are very different to the weather that shapes the landscape we're familiar with above the waves," Copley said.

The entire landscape is pitch black, except for what can be illuminated by the lights on the dive vehicle.

Cameron, upon emerging, described it as the "most isolated, remote place on the planet."

Copley said the sort of celebrity deep sea drive that Cameron pulled off draws attention to all the work that scientists still need to do under the water of the ocean.

"More than half our world is covered by water more than two miles deep," Copley said. "We don't even have an accurate map of that half of our own planet. What goes on down there is very important to us and affected by us."

Copley also hailed the construction of the submersible Cameron used as finally giving the world's scientists another vehicle that can travel to the deepest part of the Earth. That's in addition to new robots that can also make the journey and are just coming online.

The two types of vehicles, human-carrying and remote operated, do different things, Copley said. The best computer we have, he pointed out, is the human brain and the best camera, is the human eye. So nothing can beat being able to supplement robot research with human observation.

"We're starting to build a better toolkit to reach into the ocean's depth," Copley said. "There's space for both. In many cases we need both in the exploration of the ocean."

Watch the video here:

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Tiger Woods Wins 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational

After more than 2 years, Tiger Woods marks his first PGA Tour victory when he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill golf course Sunday with a five shot victory over Graeme McDowell.

England’s Ian Poulter finished in third seven shots behind Woods, while South Africa’s Ernie Els was part of a group of seven golfers who tied for fourth.

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Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore and Ben Barnes Lead the Cast of Warner Bros. "Seventh Son"

Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ fantasy action adventure “Seventh Son.” Shooting began on March 19, under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” and “Prisoner of the Mountains.” “Seventh Son” stars Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart,” “Iron Man”), Oscar® nominee Julianne Moore (“Far From Heaven,” “The Hours”), and Ben Barnes (“The Chronicles of Narnia” films).




In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: Master Gregory.

In a deadly reunion, Gregory comes face to face with the evil he always feared would someday return. Now he has only until the next full moon to do what usually takes years: train his new apprentice, Tom Ward (Barnes) to fight a dark magic unlike any other. Man’s only hope lies in the seventh son of a seventh son.

The film’s international cast also includes Alicia Vikander (“The Crown Jewels”), Antje Traue (“Pandorum,” upcoming “Man of Steel”), Olivia Williams (“Hanna”) and Kit Harington (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”).

Bodrov is directing the film from a screenplay by Matt Greenberg, Charles Leavitt and Steve Knight, based on the book The Spook’s Apprentice by Joseph Delaney. “Seventh Son” is being produced by Basil Iwanyk (“The Town,” “Clash of the Titans” upcoming “Wrath of the Titans”), Thomas Tull (“Inception,” “The Dark Knight” upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises”) and Lionel Wigram (“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” the “Harry Potter” films). The executive producers are Jon Jashni, Brent O’Connor and Alysia Cotter, with Jillian Zaks and Erica Lee serving as co-producers.

The behind-the-scenes team collaborating with Bodrov includes director of photography Newton Thomas Sigel (“Drive”); three-time Oscar®-winning production designer Dante Ferretti (“Hugo,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Aviator”); Oscar®-nominated editor Paul Rubell (“Collateral,” “The Insider”); Oscar®-nominated costume designer Jacqueline West (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “The Social Network”), and Oscar®-winning visual effects supervisor John Dykstra (“Spider-Man,” “Spider-Man 2”).

“Seventh Son” will be filmed entirely on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, “Seventh Son” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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'Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo' - Full Trailer

Check out the full trailer of "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo" (formerly Doha) starring Jake Cuenca and Shaina Magdayao.

Partly shot in Doha, Qatar, the series also stars Bangs Garcia, Philip Salvador, Gloria Diaz, Christopher de Leon, Sandy Andolong, Maria Isabel Lopez, Ronnie Lazaro, Dick Ysrael, Nikki Valdez, Jojit Lorenzo, Ron Morales, David Chua, Paul Salas (as young Jake) and Mariel Pamintuan (as young Shaina).


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Reporter's Notebook Investigates Child Abandonment, Military 'Abuses' Tonight, March 27

In the middle of the night, a security camera captures a disheartening scene: a young woman leaves her child by the doorstep of someone else's home. After some inquiry, authorities tracked down her whereabouts. When asked why she abandoned her child, she said that she did not have the means to raise the child properly adding that if she only had a choice, she would have done otherwise.

This Tuesday, GMA's award-winning documentary program Reporter's Notebook will discuss the problem of child abandonment and what really drives many "unprepared" moms to desert their children. Are poverty and emotional inadequacy the culprits, or are all these just an excuse to evade the responsibility of being a mom?

The episode will also investigate cases of abuse against women and civilians involving members of the military. One case involves a 17-year old girl who is now being treated for trauma after being raped apparently by a soldier who had been wooing her. The suspect is now being held in custody together with two suspected accomplices -- all uniformed personnel. Another case involves a man in Albay who alleges that he was tortured by military men who had mistaken him for a member of the New People's Army (NPA). Until now, no one from among the military has been considered a suspect and the victim has not been given justice.

Last January, an international group released a report stating that the Philippine government has done very little in getting into the bottom of these so-called "military abuses." The report also revealed that most of the suspects in these cases have not been tried yet. What does the government - or the military - have to say about these allegations?

Find out the answers on Reporter's Notebook hosted by broadcast journalists Jiggy Manicad and Maki Pulido, airing this Tuesday, March 27, 11:30pm on GMA-7.

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A New and Different Amy Austria Stars in "Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat na Yugto" this Holy Week

On Maundy Thursday, catch veteran actress Amy Austria-Ventura in one of her rare appearances on TV in the Holy Week Special Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat ng Yugto. In her notable performance and unique role as Lupe in the episode entitled "Unos", Amy plays the life of a loving mother who performs witchcraft to support her family.

She shares, “I play the role of Lupe here, a loving mother to her children. But since her husband is unable to support the family, she also does witchcraft which she learned from her ancestors so she could earn money...but she is a good person. For the family, for her children…she’ll do anything whatever it takes.”

When asked if she was challenged with the role, the actress admitted that she felt a little uncomfortable with some of the scenes, despite her being a distinguished and experienced actress. The reason – Amy now “chooses” her roles with conviction. And this happened after she experienced a life-changing encounter.

“As much as possible, I don’t like to do horror films. I would, maybe, before when I wasn’t a Christian yet. But eversince I got to know the Lord, I don’t accept those kinds of roles anymore. I even have to do chants and rituals here because of my role as babaylan which makes it really uncomfortable for me,” explains Amy.

She adds, “I accepted this project because this is my commitment to the Lord, I believe this is my chance to share the gospel to the people. Plus the fact that they will really learn a lot from the story of Lupe.”

To prepare for the heavy scenes, Amy’s preparation requires more than just the physical and the technical aspects. She never forgets the most important preparation – Prayer. “I always pray for God’s protection and guidance. I even asked my friends to cover me with prayers because of the chantings and rituals that I had to do for the story.”

Amy also shares how she relates with her character, Lupe. As a mother, she knows how it is to love and to love unselfishly, especially when it comes to her son. According to her, her love grew even more when she met the one who really loves her unconditionally. In addition, she discovered the true purpose of her life and of her special gift in acting.

“Before, I act just for the sake of acting as my job. I have to act because I am the breadwinner of our family. When I became a Christian, as much as possible, I do it for the glory of God.”




"Unos" also stars actors Alden Richards and Mike Lloren. Watch "Unos" episode of Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat ng Yugto on April 5 (Maundy Thursday) 5:00 p.m. on GMA 7. Written by Gin Sardea and directed by John Tan.



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.

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Kim Chiu - Enchong Dee Dance Accident on ASAP (Video)

Kim Chiu and Enchong Dee got involved in a minor accident during their Supahdance performance on ASAP 2012 last Sunday, March 25, 2012.

Watch the video below:

Although it's quite obvious that it was all an accident and no harm done for both Enchong and Kim (proof is the above photo of Kim posted at ASAP's official Twitter account (@ASAPOFFICIAL) telling her followers she's okay), fans watching the said production number were still caught in awe and disbelief. Some of them even posted their reactions online mostly blaming Enchong for what happened.

"OMG napanood ko to kahapon!!! napa aray ako sa ginawa nila! ulo ata ni kim ang tumama sa sahig!" - qwertyu

"hang bigat pala ni Queen Chiu! diring diri seguro si Enchong kasi vavae ang binuhat niya,...

kung nagkataong lalaki yon, kahit pa seguro si Xian Lim kayang kaya niyang buhatin!" - Marie_Juana

"hihihi...walang kain yata dyan si enchong dee....lol." - Ivory Brillas

"NAKAKALOKA TALAGA TO NUNG NAPANOOD KO. GRABE TALAGA SI ENCHONG, NAINNGIT KASI DI SIYA YUNG BINUBUHAT! CHARAUGHT!!!" - qwerty1234

"it was done LIVE..., the reason why it's so hard to perform and can't be edited..., people who contradicts Enchong Dee,,, well,,, better for you to know what an ACCIDENT is.., :-) :-)" - Candy Jane Ayala

Now, regardless of what or whoever to blame for the accident, what matters most is that both Kim and Enchong are safe.

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Justin Bieber "Boyfriend" Now Out on iTunes (Listen Here)

Justin Bieber recently releases on iTunes his newest single “Boyfriend” from his 3rd studio album “Believe”.

Tell me what you like yeah tell me what you don’t
I could be your Buzz Lightyear fly across the globe
I don’t never wanna fight yeah, you already know
I am ‘ma a make you shine bright like you’re laying in the snow

Girlfriend, girlfriend, you could be my girlfriend
You could be my girlfriend until the —- world ends
Make you dance do a spin and a twirl and
Voice goin crazy on this hook like a whirl wind
Swaggie

I’d like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you

If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl you’d never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go, I’d never let you go

So give me a chance, ‘cause you’re all I need girl
Spend a week wit your boy I’ll be calling you my girlfriend
If I was your man, I’d never leave you girl
I just want to love you, and treat you right

If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl you’d never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I’d never let you go, never let you go

Na na na, na na na, na na na
Ya girl
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey
Na na na, na na na, na na na ey

If I was your boyfriend

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Xian Lim Leads StarStudio's The Hot 12 of 2012 (Showbiz's Breakout Bets)

Kapamilya Hunk-Actor Xian Lim topped StarStudio Magazine’s The Hot 12 of 2012: Showbiz’s Breakout Bets!
  Indeed, the 1st quarter of 2012 for Xian’s showbiz career is doing very wonderful! Appearing in various magazine covers, newest endorsements, TV commercials and online recognitions/awards in just a few months, this 22-year old hunk actor is most likely to be next “bankable actor” right after Gerald Anderson, John Lloyd Cruz, Sam Milby and Piolo Pascual.
 Xian is currently busy on shooting his latest film under Star Cinema with a working title “The Reunion”. Right after this, he is scheduled to do another movie from Star Cinema and a primetime series along with his on-screen partner Kim Chiu.
 Joining Xian on the list of “The Hot 12 of 2012“ by StarStudio are Enrique Gil, Alden Richards, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Julia Montes, Lovi Poe, Angeline Quinto and 5 more inside. By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer