Tuesday 1 May 2012

Jessica Sanchez to Sing the Philippine National Anthem in Manny Pacquiao Boxing Fight

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Clarisse Marie Obia Miss Teen Universe 2012 1st Runner-up

Clarisse Marie Obia from Biñan, Laguna, the Philippines' representative to the Miss Teen Universe 2012 pageant was crowned first runner-up in the coronation night held at the Hall of the Ruben Dario National Theater in Managua, Nicaragua on April 30.

Obia, a 5'6" 19-year-old student from Lyceum of the Philippines University, was chosen by the Bb. Unibersidad organization to represent the country after earning a top ten spot in its inaugural pageant last year.

Meanwhile, Sasha Nikyta Kam from Panama emerged as the 2012 Teen Universe grand winner besting other Top 6 finalists from Costa Rica, Canada, Margarita Island, Brazil and the Philippines.

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‘House,’ ‘Being Human,’ & ‘Touched by an Angel’ this May on beTV

Hang out with your favorite TV series characters as they face brand new tests in beTV's (formerly AXN Beyond) line-up of shows this May!

Join Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), a misanthropic, controversial doctor, and his elite team of experts unravel diagnostic mysteries in order to save lives in medical drama, HOUSE. This eighth and final season of the multi-awarded series begins with House serving out a prison sentence. When a medical emergency ends his sentence early, he quickly discovers that in his absence, the landscape and hierarchy of the Diagnostic Medicine department at Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital has changed. Upon his return, he is obliged to submit to an unexpected new chain of command and deal with personnel changes to his team. Catch this new season on Tuesdays, beginning May 8, 2012 at 10:55 PM, first and exclusively on beTV.

Temptations abound in the second series of BEING HUMAN, a supernatural drama about Aidan (Sam Witwer), a vampire; Sally (Meaghan Rath), a ghost; and Josh (Sam Huntington), a werewolf. Leading a normal life and blending in with ordinary humans became harder as they finally give in to their temptations resulting in grievous consequences. Aidan tries to steer a leaderless group of vampires in Boston while resisting his deadlier vampire instincts as he finds himself tempted and tormented by a figure from his past. Sally must face the consequences of missing her door to the afterlife and continues to navigate life on earth as a ghost. Josh (Kristen Hager) searches for a cure for his condition while struggling to maintain his relationship with Nora and trying to build a future for himself beyond simply being a monster. Don't miss the season premiere on May 11, 2012, airing Fridays at 11:45 PM, first and exclusively on beTV.

Be inspired once again by the seventh season of the popular drama TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, which features several angels sent to Earth as 'case workers' to offer support and inspiration to those in need of aid, love, hope, and redemption. In this season, assisted by her warm-hearted supervisor Tess (Della Reese), heavenly case worker Monica (Roma Downey) persists to rescue and redeem lost souls. Among the many cases they work on include intervening when a young couple expecting their first baby is threatened by the Devil; helping a woman whose teenage son is mistakenly charged with killing another teenager; and helping a young orphaned boy with a heart defect find a new mother. Follow the series starting on May 8, weeknights, at 6:40 PM on beTV.

Catch up with your favourite shows and characters, and unwind with beTV (formerly AXN Beyond) this May: SkyCable (Channel 35), Dream Satellite (Channel 36) and Cignal Digital TV (Channel 37).

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Myrtle Sarrosa’s Cosplay Supporters Converge Like ‘The Avengers’

Dressed in their costumes, Myrtle Sarrosa's fellow cosplayers, friends and fans seemed like the "Avengers" when they converged outside of the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) House.

They showed their support for the #3 most popular cosplayer in the country next to Alodia Gosengfiao and her sister Ashley. Myrtle's fan page has reached over 200 thousand already just a week after entering the house. With placards that read "Let's save our Cosplay Princess!", they went on full force to campaign for their PBB favorite. For them, this young lady deserves to stay inside the house. "We love Myrtle! We watch PBB Teen Edition everyday because of her," said one of the cosplayers.

She comes from a good family in Iloilo and is currently an Accounting student at UP Visayas. Intelligent and fun-loving, she's also a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) President who can balance her academics and extra-curriculars quite well. According to her family and friends, Myrtle is a breath of fresh air – kind and sweet to everyone around her. Joining PBB was something her parents didn't support at first. Being a responsible lady, her parents were convinced when their daughter promised them that she will not let anything get in the way of her studies.

Looking like Erich Gonzales, male celebrities have been vocal about their admiration for Myrtle's morena beauty and wish to meet her after her PBB stint. A lot are still hoping that she remains to be in the PBB House.

To save Myrtle, text BB(space)MYRTLE to 2331 (for Globe, TM and Sun) and 231 (for SMART) subscribers. Online voting is also possible via vote cards , go to www.pinoybigbrother.com. 

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Richard Gutierrez "Pinoy Adventures" Premieres May 13 on GMA-7 Sunday Grande Timeslot

Richard Gutierrez goes down and dirty as he climbs steep mountains, braves the deep seas, explores hidden caves and unearths buried stories for the newest GMA-7 travel adventure show called, "Pinoy Adventures."

"Pinoy Adventures" is a weekly 30-minute program that will scour the country to find unknown paradise, forgotten relics, taboo ways of life, cultural treasures and lost traditions. Each episode promises a lot of thrilling experiences and profound journeys.

"Pinoy Adventures" premieres on May 13, 8:30 p.m., on GMA-7 Sunday Grande time slot.

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Kris Aquino Covers PREVIEW Magazine May 2012 Issue

Photographed by BJ Pascual, styled by Liz Uy, hair and make-up by Nante Alingasa and Juan Sarte, Kris Aquino looks so floral fresh in the cover of Preview Magazine May 2012 issue.

In this month's Special Beauty Issue of Preview, the magazine features interesting stories like "The Preview Guide to Fun!," "Celebrity Makeovers You Least Expect," "28 Get-Pretty Shortcuts Every Lazy Girl Must Know," "Blogger Style and the Social Network," and many more!

Preview Magazine May 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.
 

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Derek Ramsay TV5 Contract Worth P600-M, Asked by Star Cinema to Tell the Truth About Bea Alonzo's Movie

Derek Ramsay TV5 Contract Worth P600-M, Asked by Star Cinema to Tell the Truth About Bea Alonzo's Movie

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In a news posted at Yahoo! OMG on Saturday, TV5 star Derek Ramsay said he can't help but feel hurt when he learned that Star Cinema decided to take him out as Bea Alonzo’s leading man in the movie "The Mistress" and replaced by John Lloyd Cruz.

I was the last to know. (At first) hindi ako naniwala sa mga tao sa paligid ko na wala na nga ako talaga.” Derek said.

In today's Ricky F. Lo's Funfare article, Star Cinema Managing Director Malou Santos, answers and clarifies Derek's statement which she believes is a lie.

The article reads:

Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos called up Funfare yesterday to clarify the item about Derek Ramsay having been “unceremoniously” taken out of The Mistress, replaced by John Lloyd Cruz as the leading man of Bea Alonzo (with Hilda Koronel and Ronaldo Valdez as the other members of the cast).

Malou said that Derek did shoot for the movie for only three days and not seven days as Funfare reported.

Before Derek signed up with the Kapatid Network TV5, Malou admitted that Star Cinema/ABS-CBN did make a counter-offer for both film and TV, without mentioning the talent fee involved. According to the network’s official statement, Derek must have been offered by TV5 an amount “na hindi namin kayang tapatan.” Derek and his manager Joji denied that Derek bit the TV5 offer to the tune of P600 million (too much, too much!?!).

“I spoke to Joji about management’s decision last April 4 at 5 p.m.,” recalled Malou. “The text of Derek came a few minutes after that. It said, ‘Hi, Tita. I heard the sad news na papalitan n’yo po ako sa movie. Thank you, Tita, for the opportunity. Best wishes.’ I texted him back, ‘I hope you understand the decision of management.’ He replied, ‘Yes, I do.’ So it’s not true that we replaced Derek without his being informed about it.”

Citing the case of Aga Muhlach who also moved from Kapamilya to Kapatid, Malou said it was an entirely different story.

“Aga was shooting his Star Cinema movie In The Name Of Love with Angel Locsin when his negotiations with TV5 were going on, but he made the official announcement only when the movie was done and ready to be shown,” explained Malou. “In the case of Derek, nauna ang announcement ng paglipat n’ya sa TV5 before the movie was even finished.”

Malou has one appeal to Derek: “As I wish you luck and I respect your decision (to sign up with another network), just tell the truth. Huwag lang magsalita ng hindi tama at hindi totoo.”
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Sarah Geronimo "24/SG" Birthday Concert Happening on July 7 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum

Sarah Geronimo "24/SG" Birthday Concert Happening on July 7 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum


Brace yourselves for the biggest birthday blowout happening this July 7 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum!

As she turns a year older, expect a bolder, stronger and braver Sarah Geronimo in a much-awaited concert called 24/SG!

Witness how Sarah Geronimo has transformed from a small town girl to the country’s pop royalty. Major preparations are already being done for Sarah’s big birthday concert. In fact, the Popstar Princess makes sure that her performances will be something that her fans have never seen before.

Thus, leaving a special message to her followers, “Sana po abangan po ninyo ang aking birthday concert, 24/SG, magte-twenty-four na po ako. July 7 po at the Araneta Coliseum.”

And just in time for her 24th birthday, Sarah is also set to release another album.

This upcoming album is another birthday treat to her fans and supporters. During her pictorial, Sarah shared “Tonight po nag-pictorial kami para sa album ko din. To be released soon at yun po, yung concert, para po sa poster ng concert ko.”

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Angelica: Success hasn’t changed Piolo

Angelica Panganiban believes success has not changed Piolo Pascual.

“Nakita ko na mas yumaman pa siya. Pero yung yumabang? Hindi mo iyon makikita sa kanya. Ikaw pa yung mahihiya umarte kasi parang mas wala siyang arte,” Angelica said at the press conference of their reunion movie, “Every Breath U Take” at Dolce Latte on Thursday, April 26.

She added that they have established a good working relationship (their first team-up was in the 2004 TV drama “Mangarap Ka”) and inspire each other to improve their craft.

Angelica also revealed that Piolo’s energy on the set keeps them on their toes.

Piolo Pascual

“Hindi mo alam kung anong ipapakita niya so kailangan ready ka lang. Kapag pagod ka na, hindi pa siya pagod, wala kang karapatang mapagod. So ang ganda ng naging working relationship (naming), kasi nai-inspire namin ‘yung isa’t-isa na maging maganda ‘yung trabaho.”

Smitten

Like other girls, Angelica is smitten by Piolo’s good looks and acting talent.

“Kapag nakikita mo siya, masaya lang, kumpleto na araw mo. Gusto ko titigan ko lang siya. Gwapo, sobrang galing umarte, talagang nakakadala.”

Angelica and Piolo treated their intimate scenes in the movie with as much professionalism as possible. Piolo, she explains, is a gentleman and took care of her on the set.

“Wala (malisya). Siyempre mahirap isipin iyon habang ginagawa (yung kissing scenes). Hindi ko naman pwedeng isipin habang nasa eksena kami kasi medyo nakaka-off naman yun sa trabaho namin. Sobrang gentleman ni Papa P,” she shared.

Experimental

Angelica enjoys dabbling in different genres like drama, comedy and horror. On TV, Angelica displays her comedic side in “Banana Split.”

“Gusto ko lang din po kasing mag-experiment ng mga bagay na puwede mong gawin. Like ‘yung pagpapatawa ko, hindi ko naman po alam, hindi ko naman po akalain na may mga tao palang naiintindihan ‘yung humor ko.”

Angelica is happy that she is effective both in drama and comedy, which she finds equally challenging.

“Siyempre, thankful po ako and mas marami pa po akong gustong ma-experience.Ayaw ko naman po na matatapos doon. So, sana mas maraming dumating pa na puwede nating pag-aralan pa ‘yong mga roles na puwede tayong ma-challenge.”

By Maridol Rañoa-Bismark | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Jamie’s advice to Jessica

Jamie Rivera has a piece of advice to “American Idol” frontrunner Jessica Sanchez.

“I suggest that she sing Barbra Streisand’s ‘Somewhere’. It’s a simple, yet versatile and challenging song. It’s appropriate for her age. And it can showcase the versatility of her voice because the song requires dynamics. It can be arranged as an RnB song although it’s Broadway,” Jamie relates.

She should know. Jamie has sat as judge in many singing talent searches like “Bulilit Star Quest” and “Diz Iz It.” Her latest judging stint is TV5’s upcoming nationwide musical search “Kanta Pilipinas.”

Jamie has gone to Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Baguio, Batangas and other places in search of the best candidates for “Kanta Pilipinas.”

Jamie Rivera

And she has come up with certain conclusions about today’s young, aspiring singers.

Sound-alikes

“The problem with some of them is pare-pareho ang style nila. Wala pa akong narinig na walang ginaya, which is understandable kasi may peg sila. May idol sila,” Jamie states.

Among these pegs, she goes on, are Adele, Whitney Houston, Charice, Jessa Zaragoza, Lani Misalucha, and the Aegis band.
Jamie sees nothing wrong with that—at the start. After all, she herself admits copying Kuh Ledesma and Barbra as a newcomer.

“But once you have your original song, that’s when you gain confidence to have your own style. That’s when the song adapts to the singer, not the other way around,” relates Jamie.

She has good news for Filipinos overseas who want to join “Kanta Pilipinas,” which will send chosen singers in a training camp before featuring them in the show which starts airing in July.

“Auditions are still open through the internet. But chosen candidates must go to the Philippines for the contest.”

Radio Veritas theme

Meanwhile, Jamie revealed that Radio Veritas has tapped her to sing the station’s new theme. The song, like Jamie’s hit, “Jubilee.” targets the young, an audience the station is reaching out to in its bid to erase its politically-charged image.

“I recommended new instruments and gadgets that will appeal to today’s generation,” states Jamie.

The station has also introduced live streaming to attract more young listeners “who can chat with the station’s doctors, psychologists and brothers” if they have problems.

The CMMA (Catholic Mass Media Awards) Best Inspirational Song winner (for the “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” soundtrack, also named Best Inspirational/Religious album at the most recent Awit awards) is just as proud of her newest gold record honors from the Awit, courtesy of her album “Inspirations.”

As record producer, Jamie has released Fatima Soriano’s inspirational album. Jamie is now wrapping up work on an upcoming album with Jose Mari Chan and other artists. It is here where Jamie sings child-oriented songs like “Jesus Is My Best Friend” and “A Mother’s Prayer.”

By Maridol Rañoa-Bismark | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Annabelle denies Nadia’s accusations

A week after Nadia Montenegro went on air to discuss her feud with her, talent manager Annabelle Rama appeared on “The Buzz” to deny the former’s many accusations.

In an interview with the show’s host Boy Abunda on Sunday, April 29, Annabelle recalled that Nadia asked her (Annabelle) to request production people of a soap opera Nadia’s daughters Alyanna and Annika Asistio were doing to allow them to work only on weekends so they can prioritize their studies (tapings were held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).

Annabelle turned down the request, saying that she is in no position to propose such an arrangement since Nadia’s kids played only minor roles.

Annabelle Rama

“Sabi ko, ‘mamili ka na lang, kung gusto mo ng showbiz o mag-aral ang anak mo.’ Hindi pwedeng weekend, eh. Ang bida pwede, eh ‘tong extra hindi,” Annabelle remembered telling Nadia.

Annabelle also denied Nadia’s claim that she did not want the children to be pulled out of the show because they were part of a “package deal” with other talents that she manages.

“Isang tawag niya lang sa’kin na i-pull out yung anak nya, pull out,” Annabelle said.

Not close

When Boy asked about the quality of her former friendship with Nadia, Annabelle was quick to say that they weren’t close.

“Actually, Boy, hindi ko siya close,” Annabelle relates, adding that she and Nadia met through a common friend,. Annabelle surmised that Nadia may have been close to Ruffa (Gutierrez, Annabelle’s daughter) during their “That’s Entertainment” days. But things have changed.

“Kaya ako nagdesisiyong tulungan si Nadia kasi lagi siyang nagungutang sa’kin,” Annabelle explains why she offered help to Nadia and her kids in the first place. Instead of lending Nadia money, Annabelle decided to give her and her children a source of income instead.

“Tayong mga manager, Boy, suplado rin naman tayo. Andami kong tinanggihan… Pero itong (mga) anak niya pinagsisihan ko talaga… Natulungan mo na, idedemanda ka pa, puro ka pa insult,” Annabelle goes on.

What does Annabelle say about Nadia’s statement that she will not shed a single tear for her?

“Kung galing sa puso mo ang sinabi mo, eh di papatak ang luha mo, ‘day,” she responded to Boy’s question.

As for Nadia’s opinion that she was wrong in trusting her, Annabelle retorted, “Ako ang walang ginawang mali sa kanya.”

Message to Nadia

She has only sharp words to give as a way of advising Nadia.

“Dapat totoo lang sasabihin mo. Tigilian mo na ang pagsisinungaling, tigilan mo na ang pag-imbento ng mga kwentong hindi maganda. Hindi pwedeng ganunin mo ako. Saka Nadia, matuto ka na. Sabi mo ako makakarma, ikaw makakarma—ako hindi nagsisinungaling. Tingnan ko kung sinong makakarma sa mga pinaggagawa mo sa’kin.”

By Jozza Palaganas | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Miriam apologizes to LGBT community

“Homosexuality is not a sin but it is a lie from the devil. Do not be deceived. God loves gays and wants them to know the truth.”

This tweet from Miriam Quiambao on Sunday, April 29, turned controversial after it got mixed reactions from various sectors.

A lot of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community were outraged by this controversial tweet. And the storm may or may not be over as Miriam apologized but maintained her stand on the matter.

“No offense to the LGBT but the Truth is the Truth that comes from God. Take it or leave it. We will all face the judgment seat of God.”

Miriam Quiambao

Lawyer and former Makati 1st District Congressman Teddy Locsin Jr. also expressed his views.

Not a lie

“No, no, you are not a lie, the pejorative word and notion of homosexuality is a lie of the devil, God loves all,” he tweeted to designer Paolo Castro in an attempt to explain what Miriam could have really meant in her tweet.

Apples Aberin tweeted, “Some of my best friends are gay! And I just have to say that my life is so much better because of them. They are God's gift to me. :)”

Joey Mead showed support to the community by tweeting “Dear LGBT community. I feel ur hurt,when u dont deserve it pa. Stay proud & positive! For that’s i how feel when i think of my LGBT family.”

Marco Harder of the band Purplechickens, on the other hand, criticized Miriam’s way of sharing her beliefs when he said, “look at the modesty you Christians display, as if to say 'oh don't mind me, just carry on while I do god's work'.”

Miriam proceeded to reply, explain, and apologize. She frequently cited Bible teachings. She replied with she “will think about it” to @eco_fierce who challenged her to “advocate” the Ladlad Partylist in the next elections if she really “love us, and sincerely believe LGBT deserves equal rights.”

About 16 hours after her first LGBT tweet, Miriam posted “I'm sorry LGBT. Perhaps I was too harsh with the words I used. Will do my best to be more sensitive,” with the hashtags “respect,” “nobodysperfect,” and “grace.”

By Jozza Palaganas | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Billy leaves for France to continue international career

Singer-TV host Billy Crawford will leave for Paris on Monday, April 30 to revive his international singing career.

Billy will stay in France for two months to finish his album and promote it as well. But before Billy leaves for France, he inked a two-year contract with ABS-CBN, which guarantees him shows like “It’s Showtime” and “Pilipinas Got Talent” when he comes back.

A test once more

“It’s been years bago ako bumalik. Ito na, it’s a test once again,” Billy said in an interview at the contract signing.

Billy Crawford

Billy has established his name in the European pop music years ago and will again try his luck in foreign shores. He admitted feeling nervous and excited at the same time about his return to France.

“Sobra. I’m nervous because it’s been years since I (last) performed in France. I’m excited-nervous, hindi naman takot na nervous. I feel blessed and I feel happy,” he said.

Although Billy doesn’t use social networks to communicate with his French fans, girlfriend Nikki Gil updates him about how much his followers from this side of the globe want to see him again.

“I hope so (na they know I’m coming). Sana. I don’t have social network (but) I heard from Nikki na there are French fans that are waiting for me to come back,” Billy said about his French fans.

He’s happy that he still has a home network to come back to when he returns to the Philippines. Billy also thanked the Kapamilya network for supporting his dreams and career plans.

“I’m so happy I’ll have a family like this na hindi ako pinigilan to reach my dream once again, so I couldn’t be happier na alam ko na whatever happens overseas may babalikan akong pamilya. There’s no place like home and I’m excited to also come back.”

Missing Nikki

Billy shared that he will surely miss Nikki, especially since they see each other every day.

“Siyempre si Nikki ang unang unang mami-miss ko. It's gonna be quite difficult for two months na hindi ko siya makikita dahil sa dito ay araw-araw kaming magkikita,” he admits.

Billy has also bid farewell in the daily noontime show, “It’s Showtime” on Saturday, April 28. He revealed that he will miss his daily routine of working in the Kapamilya network.

"Second (mami-miss ko) ang trabaho ko. Yung gigising ako ng a certain time everyday, of course ibang iba na ito sa France. Yung daily routine obviously being here sa ABS-CBN.”

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

GMA-7’s Newest ‘dramedy’ ‘Tweets for My Sweet’ Premieres this Sunday, May 6

Simula May 6, ang inaabangang pagbabalik ng Kapuso Primetime Queen na si Marian Rivera sa komedya ay matutupad na dahil pagbibidahan niya ang pikabagong handog ng Kapuso network, ang Tweets for my Sweet.
 
Ang Tweets for my Sweet ay kwento ng isang dalagang nagngangalang Meg (Marian Rivera) na lumaki sa probinsya kung saan magsisikap siya para makamit ang pinapangarap at maisakatuparan ang kagustuhang makapagtayo ng cafe
 
Nagpahayag naman ng sobrang kasiyahan si Marian, dahil sa panibagong biyayang kanyang natanggap. “Sobra akong natutuwa dahil ibinigay sa akin ang programang ito at magkakaroon ako ng pagkakataon upang makatrabaho ang ilan sa mga taong hinahangaan ko sa industriya. Kaya dapat nilang abangan ang Tweets For My Sweet dahil pasasayahin nito ang weekend ng bawat kapuso."
  Matapos ang ilang taong pamamahinga sa pagagawa ng mga comedy shows, ang isa sa mga tinitingala sa larangan ng komedya ay muling nagbabalik--Mr. Roderick Paulate (bilang JB mercado) para sa inaabangang dramedy ng GMA Network.
  Bahagi na rin ng programa ang kapuso actress na si Sheena Halili (bilang Lily), Kusina Master Host Chef Boy Logro sa kauna-unahan niyang role bilang Lolo Boy, mga kinakikiligang Tween stars na sina Elmo Magalona (bilang Dino Mercado) at Barbie Forteza (bilang Adele) at Youtube Sensation na si Mikey Bustos (bilang Dexter Matibag).
  Para gampanan ang isa sa mahahalagang karakter sa nasabing "Dramedy", gagampanan ni Ms. Nova Villa ang karakter bilang Domina delos Santos na magdadagdag saya sa Tweets for my Sweet.
  Mula sa direksyon ni Uro Dela Cruz, tuklasin ang mga sangkap sa pag-abot at pagsasakatuparan ng mga pangarap sa Tweets For My Sweet tuwing Linggo simula May 6, pagkatapos ng 24 Oras Weekend sa GMA.
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It's More Fun in the Philippines International TVC Launched in CNN

It's More Fun in the Philippines International TVC Launched in CNN


Barely four months after the Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed the country's newest tourism campaign "It's More Fun in the Philippines," the agency launches the campaign's official international TV commercial on, yes, CNN.

The said TVC, which featured disco house song 'Barbra Streisand' by Duck Sauce with rap by Pinoy Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap, incorporates a collection of photos and videos showing why it's really more fun in the Philippines.

Watch ""It's More Fun in the Philippines" TVC below:




How about you? What will you come up with?

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ABS-CBN Releases Statement on ‘It’s Showtime’ Rumored Ending

ABS-CBN Releases Statement on ‘It’s Showtime’ Rumored Ending


After rumors surfaced about ABS-CBN Management's decision to stop the airing of its daily noontime show "Its Showtime" due to its poor ratings (read related article HERE), the Kapamilya network, through Mr. Bong Osorio - Head of Corporate Communications Division - has released a statement refuting the said rumor.

The statement states that "Its Showtime" will remain to be the station's daily noontime show and will not be, anytime soon, replaced by other show nor it will be moved to an earlier timeslot.

Read the full statement below:

There is no truth to rumors that “It’s Showtime” will be replaced. ABS-CBN is neither replacing “It’s Showtime” with another program nor moving it back to its earlier timeslot.

In fact, “It’s Showtime” today, April 30 kicked-off the launch of its new segments starting with the multi-talent showdown among Filipino families following the inter-town grand finals last Saturday, April 28.

The viewing public can look forward to the launch of new entertainment segments in the coming days as ABS-CBN continues on its mission to bring fun and hope to the Filipinos here and in TFC markets worldwide.

–Bong R. Osorio, Head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications

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Mike Tan Gets His Biggest Break in GMA-7's "Unfaithful"

Mike Tan Gets His Biggest Break in GMA-7's "Unfaithful"


Truly, there is a right time for everything. And so with Mike Tan's career to reach the full stardom.

After winning as the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show StarStruck, Mike went on to play supporting roles in different Kapuso drama programs like Sine Novela Maging Akin Ka Lamang, Maging Sino Ka Man, Trudis Liit, Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit, Rosalinda to name a few until he finally given a leading man role in the hit primetime series Legacy where he gets a well-deserve recognition.

And now, Mike is about to get the biggest break of his career via GMA-7's upcoming dramaserye "Unfaithful".

Playing as his leading ladies are Maxene Magalona and Michelle Marigal.

Congratulations, Mike.

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Empress, Ejay Falcon and Nikki Gil Caught in a Love Triangle

Empress, Ejay Falcon and Nikki Gil Caught in a Love Triangle


Empress, Nikki Gil, and Ejay Falcon’s characters in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold drama series “Mundo Man ay Magunaw” are caught in a love triangle as Jenny (Nikki) unintentionally falls in love with Niko (Ejay), the boyfriend of Sheryl (Empress).

Now that something is happening between the two persons closest to Sheryl’s hearts, will this spark tension among them? Will the friendship that Jenny and Sheryl built be destroyed by the other’s betrayal? Meanwhile, as the truth about Jenny’s identity is finally revealed, will his real father Dante (Emilio Garcia), fight for her against Doña Alicia La Peña (Tessie Tomas)?

Don’t miss the thrilling turn of events in “Mundo Man ay Magunaw,” weekdays at 2:30 pm, after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter, or ‘like their Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/mundomanaymagunaw.

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‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ to Air on Studio 23

‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ to Air on Studio 23


Studio 23 has acquired the rights to air “Asia’s Next Top Model,” the Pan-Asian adaptation of the iconic international reality competition series “America’s Next Top Model.”

We are honored to be the official carrier of the Asian edition of the world’s most popular ultimate modeling competition, which is licensed in over 100 markets around the world,” said March Ventosa, head of Studio 23 and Cable Channels & Print Media Group (CCPMG). “We hope that the first winner in the prestigious competition will come from the Philippines.”

Filipinas will have the chance to compete in the fashion-themed reality program as it has opened casting calls to aspiring female models aged 18 to 27 years old, at least 5’7” in height, who speak and understand English, and are currently residing in the Philippines, or have a permanent address in the country. Application can be done via mail or online (www.AsiasNextTopModel.tv) until May 21, 2012, 6 p.m. (Singapore time).

The show will be hosted by well-known celebrity and former international model/VJ/actress/presenter Nadya Hutagalung, who was voted one of “Singapore’s Top 20 Most Influential People” by CNN and awarded the “Best TV Host” title by ELLE Magazine Singapore in 2009.

In the next few weeks, the program will be announcing the coveted judging panel, official modeling agency and the show’s brand partners. Watch out for “Asia’s Next Top Model” airing soon on Studio 23.

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Josh Brolin Plays the Young Agent K in “Men in Black”

Josh Brolin Plays the Young Agent K in “Men in Black”


When Agent J (Will Smith) jumps back in time to 1969, he almost immediately comes into contact with the man who will become his partner in 25 or 30 years – Agent K. The filmmakers of Columbia Pictures' action adventure comedy “Men in Black 3” turned to Oscar-nominee Josh Brolin to build on Tommy Lee Jones’ performance as the older K to interpret and channel the character as a young man.

You’ll hear all the time a producer say, ‘Well, if we didn’t find this particular actor, we could never have cast the role’ – but that was never more true than with Josh playing this part,” says producer Walter F. Parkes. “You can find a picture of Tommy Lee Jones as a lineman for Harvard and compare to a picture of Josh Brolin in `Milk,' with his hair cut in an early-1970s style. It’s amazing – they’re dead ringers for each other. But it’s not just about how he looks. He had to deliver Tommy, but he couldn’t do an impersonation – he had to do an interpretation. I think his performance is one of the delights of the movie.”

Will and Tommy are an iconic duo,” says Brolin. “It wouldn’t work if another actor came in as a third wheel. But when they explained to me the plot of the film and my role – that J goes back in time to 1969 and I would play the young K – well, I’m in. I’m in without even thinking about it, because there’s a character I want to play.”

Being a part of this movie is crazy for me,” Brolin continues. “When you go see a great movie, like `Men In Black,' you’re in the audience thinking, ‘Wow, I want to be those guys.’ You want to be that cool, to have that chemistry with someone. And then you’re asked to do it – it’s like winning the lottery. When I put on the suit, it was the most surreal feeling in the world – I felt like Superman.”

In approaching his role, Brolin says he relied on a careful mix of actors’ tools. “I started with a caricature and whittled away from there,” Brolin explains. “But we really created our own thing. It was less about ‘How am I going to do Tommy?’ than finding a rendition of Tommy and then making it our own.

There’s a certain rapport or repartee that you’ll develop with an actor, and that becomes your timing, how you create,” co-star Will Smith says. “Josh had studied Tommy so well that there wasn’t a single missed beat when Josh came in. It was almost the identical chemistry, which is very difficult to come by.”

In the highly anticipated sequel “Men in Black 3,” Agents J and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K’s life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.



Opening across the Philippines on May 23 in 3D and regular theaters, “Men in Black 3” will be distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit http://www.columbiapictures.com.ph for trailers, exclusive content and free downloads. Like us at www.Facebook.com/ColumbiaPicturesPH and join our fan contests.

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Nicole Houde Arrest Followed After She Punched Her Boyfriend Scott Nickerson

Nicole Houde Arrest Followed After She Punched Her Boyfriend Scott Nickerson


Miss New Hampshire 2010 and former Miss USA contestant Nicole Houde has been arrested in Manchester, New Hampshire, for assaulting her boyfriend Scott Nickerson.

According to report by Lt. Michael Hurley, the two had an argument after the 33-year-old Nickerson accused the 26-year-old Houde of infidelity that led the beauty queen to bite, scratch, and punch her boyfriend.

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