Joey Paras is "Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki" - Full Trailer

Joey Paras is "Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki" - Full Trailer


Cinemalaya 2013 Best Supporting Actor and well-acclaimed theater, singer and comedy star Joey Paras will  soon get his much-deserve long-overdue big break as he is about to be launched as one of the country's major comedy actor in the movie "Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki".



Supporting Joey in this comedy film is a bunch of well-known and award-winning actors like Tirso Cruz III, Janice de Belen, Malou de Guzman, Maricar de Mesa, Nikki Valdez, Carla Humphries, Lassy, Atak, JM Ibanez, and Tom Rodriguez. With special participation of Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Ms. Maricel Soriano.

Plot:
Bekikang/Vittorio opens with his line of thoughts on where gay people come from. He highlights his comical points of view on his inquiry from the book of Genesis to Darwin’s theory of “Evolution.” Bekikang, who was born on a rainy night next to a rice paddy, is the son of Gorio and Maristela. Although being bullied outside their home, Bekikang grows up in a happy and supportive family. When Bekikang’s mother dies, his father takes on a new love in the house named Anacleta who becomes Bekikang’s cross to bear. As Bekikang grows, he never stops fighting the people who taunt him. One day, Bekikang meets another person subjected to bullying named Fortunato. It is love at first sight for Bekikang. Fortunato becomes the man who gives colour and meaning to Bekikang’s world.  Bekikang and Fortunato become good friends. Bekikang’s colorful life turns black and white when Natalie meets Fortunato. Natalie who desires to work and live in Jap an is a food assistant in a small canteen. Fortunato falls madly in love with Natalie and not long after, a love blossoms between the two. Natalie is already pregnant when Bekikang hears about the relationship between Natalie and Fortunato. Following the birth of the child they named Potpot, Natalie decides to fulfill her dreams of going to Japan. Natalie decides to leave Potpot to Fortunato who is also planning of going abroad. Fortunato then seeks the help of Bekikang and leaves Potpot to him with the promise of a monthly support. The promises eventually get broken, but Bekikang continues to nurture the love for Potpot. Withstanding the hardships of a single parent, Bekikang makes Potpot the center of his world. Trying to give the child the most of what he can, Bekikang works hard to give a happy home to Potpot. Few days following Potpot’s seventh birthday, Bekikang sees Fortunato. Bekikang finds out that Fortunato and Natalie are together again living in luxury and this time, demanding for Potpot’s custody. With no legal power, Bekikang has to give up Potpot. Potpot becomes depressed and decides to run away and look for Bekikang. Will Natalie and Fortunato give up their child once they realize that Bekikang has been an ideal parent for Potpot?
Trailer:

Produced by Viva Films and under the direction of blockbuster director Wenn Deramas, "Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki" will be shown soon in theaters nationwide.

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"Be Careful with My Heart" to be Replaced by "Kaleidoscope World"

"Be Careful with My Heart" to be Replaced by "Kaleidoscope World"

A dance-musical that pays tribute to OPM icon Francis Magalona is now set to compete in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), following the withdrawal of the film version of "Be Careful With My Heart" from the race.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Francis Tolentino announced Wednesday that "Kaleidoscope World," which shares the title of the Magalona hit, has been selected to complete the eight-film line-up of the 39th MMFF.
Produced by iACT Production, the big-screen musical, according to Tolentino, stars Sef Cadayona, Yassi Pressman, Pia Pilapil, and Alma Concepcion.
"Kaleidoscope World" joins seven other earlier announced entries: the action/thriller films "10,000 Hours" and "Boy Golden"; the comedy-adventures "Torky and My Little Bossing," "Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel," and "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy"; the horror flick "Pagpag"; and the biopic "San Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir."
Directed by Chito Roño and starring ER Ejercito, "Boy Golden" is similarly an additional entry, as it replaced the Bong Revilla-starrer "My Super Kap" after it was pulled out from the MMFF.
Both "Kaleidoscope World" and "Boy Golden" were among the 15 film submissions to the MMFF announced in June, qualifying them to join the competition in place of official entries withdrawn before the Christmas Day opening.
Tolentino cited this rule in explaining why Star Cinema, the film outfit behind "Be Careful With My Heart," was no longer allowed to submit a different story to replace the daytime series' big-screen version.
Tolentino earlier appealed to Star Cinema to reconsider its decision to pull out "Be Careful With My Heart," but according to him, the ABS-CBN film arm instead proposed a new project.
"For a while, I mulled the possibility of opening the final slot to new movies, including 'My Husband's Lover' (GMA-7 series). But it is in violation of the existing rules of the MMFF," Tolentino said.
With the completion of the eight official entries to the MMFF, Tolentino expressed confidence that the 39th edition of the annual event will surpass last year's gross sales. - ABS-CBNNews.com

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Battle of the Cosmo Hunks: Kapamilya vs. Kapuso

Battle of the Cosmo Hunks: Kapamilya vs. Kapuso



Whose clique is hotter, juicier, meatier? Kapamilya or Kapuso Cosmo Hunks

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Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera Lead "100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2013" Poll

Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera Lead "100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2013" Poll




Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera are currently leading the Facebook poll of “100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2013” by the leading entertainment blog Starmometer.

Angel Locsin is currently leading the Facebook poll of #100MostBeautifulPinays with total votes of 437,755. Marian Rivera is running in second position while Karylle gets a strong showing at third.
Capturing fourth and fifth places are Bea Alonzo and Sarah Geronimo, respectively.
Here are the current Top 20 in the Facebook poll of “100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2013″ as of 1:00pm, September 25, 2013:

HOW TO VOTE ON FACEBOOK:
1. Go to Pinoy Power’s Facebook Page. Click “LIKE”:


2. Proceed to the “Photos” section, then click “Albums” and then proceed to the album titled “100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2013.” The pictures of the 20 finalists will be displayed.
3. Click the image of your favorite female celebrity to enlarge the photo.
4. Under the photo, simply click on the word “like,” share or even post a comment to vote. We reserve the right to delete inappropriate comments. Here are the equivalent number of votes for each task:
1 like = 1 vote 1 comment = 1 vote 1 share = 3 votes
To fast-track to the voting page, click below:



5. The Facebook and Twitter polls and Online Ballot will end 11:59pm of October 25, 2013.

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Kimbery Peirce Talks About Remaking Classic Horror Tale "Carrie"

Kimbery Peirce Talks About Remaking Classic Horror Tale "Carrie"

From director Kimbery Peirce (TV's “The L Word”) comes Columbia Pictures' new thriller “Carrie” based on the Stephen King novel and starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.
“Carrie” is a reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, Margaret (Moore). The teenaged girl unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.  
The filmmaker talks about the eagerly anticipated remake in the following interview.
Question. What was your reaction when you first heard about the opportunity of shooting a new version of “Carrie”?
Kimberly Peirce. I loved [Brian] De Palma’s version of the movie. So, out of respect for a friend and a fellow director who had made a classic with this material I called him and expressed my interest in doing a contemporary version. And he said, “You’ve got to do it!”
Q. What appealed to you about this story that made you want to direct it?
Peirce. When I re-read King’s amazing book I was hit by the sheer fun and power of the story and his storytelling and the delight he takes with all his characters. I wanted to bring the audience as deeply as possible inside Carrie’s journey - inside her intense longing and effort to be a normal teenager amidst the mockery of her peers; inside her discovery and use of these amazing powers; inside her strange and deep bond with her religious and protective mother, Margaret; and inside the fatal conflicts that arise as Carrie ventures into the world to become a woman.
Q. How do you see Carrie?
Pierce. I see her as someone who is poor, self-sheltered, innocent and desperately curious about the world.
Q. Why did you choose Chloe Moretz for the main role of Carrie in this new film?
Peirce. There are many kids that try to be actors every year, but Chloe is someone who has been consistently cast in movies and done good work. And she has great screen presence! So, that’s where we started with her…
Q. And what has she been like to work with?
Peirce. Chloe Moretz is amazing! Obviously any director is going to say that about their main actor, but what is unique about her is that she is a wonderful performer that has beautifully been able to play a really precocious adult aged-up girl. She is on the verge of blossoming, and this is the story of a girl who blossoms. So, we also had youth on our side.
Q. What is her relationship with her mother Margaret like in your eyes?
Peirce. Margaret and Carrie’s profound mother/daughter relationship is the heart and soul of the movie as Margaret tries to prevent her daughter from growing up and using her powers. From there you widen out to include all the other characters that help to push Carrie to her ultimate end. I wanted to make an emotional, modern and very fun version of this story.
Q. How did you encourage Chloe to go through that transformation?
Peirce. By telling her that she had to have a teenage rebellion. That got her interested… And, in acting terms, she did it!
Q. And what can you say of Julianne Moore, who plays Carrie’s mother?
Peirce. Julianne is a dream to work with! She has experience and great command of her craft. And she also has fantastic instincts, a wild side, and a willingness to go over the edge where you want and need her to go to bring the character to life. As a writer/director you write material, you imagine how it will be performed and, if you’re lucky, you get an actor of Julianne’s caliber and talent who takes it to a whole new place which is deeper, more real and more specific than you imagined. She is mesmerizing and the soul of this movie with Chloe.
Q. Do you believe that being a woman helped you identify even better with Carrie and her story?
Peirce. I like to think that men and women can direct the same movies; but certainly, as a director, you draw from your own experience. I have a mother, and there are some mother/daughter issues that are mind-blowing in this movie. And I can also identify with being a teenage girl that had a rebellion! So, you grab what you can from your experience but also leap forward to tell your story.
Q. Was it a big undertaking to tell a story that has so many fans from its past incarnations?
Peirce. I didn’t initially see the connection between my work and a horror remake, but when I re-read the book it hit me on such a personal and deep level. Like my other films this one is a protagonist-driven story, yet it is also a rich ensemble piece. Carrie draws a number of vibrant characters that both aid and obstruct her into her journey. And, as she comes into conflict with each of them, their fates collide into a wonderfully emotional and physically violent climax. What thrilled me about doing Carrie was being able to continue this kind of work and amplify it using genre, fantasy, and Visual FX into a new and thrilling landscape.
Q. Did you embrace the opportunity to work with visual effects in this film then?
Peirce. It’s exciting as a filmmaker to be able to play with newer and bigger tools, but the key for me is to remain constantly grounded in story and character. I hope you’re madly in love with and engaged by Carrie, her mother, the other characters and the story, furthered by the effects.
Q. How did you shoot the famous scene where they dump blood on Carrie during her prom?
Peirce. Usually you cover action sequences with multiple cameras because you typically get only one or two chances with it. We needed the blood dump to be as impactful, terrifying and fun as possible. So, we did months of research and development, tested dozens of blood dumps, and found every possible problem. A straightforward bucket pour misses the target; but, using a chute, which guarantees a direct hit, it causes the human head to act like an umbrella, sending liquid flying off. Thin blood falls off; thick blood is gross and gooey; too little blood runs out; too much is an avalanche. We went from 3 to 4 to 5 gallons, settled on 5 feet above, chose a 45-degree cascading pour, and set the viscosity and thickness to get the right look. And still we had no guarantees it would work when Chloe was under the rig. We were literally all holding our breath, and then it worked! People have asked me how much blood we used in making the movie… I would guess about 1000 gallons!
Opening across the Philippines in October 16, 2013, “Carrie” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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Gab Valenciano Super Selfie Video Series Goes Viral

Gab Valenciano Super Selfie Video Series Goes Viral

Gab Valenciano, who temporarily leaves showbiz to study abroad, proves he is not just Gary Valenciano's son. He has his own identity, and a talent far from what his surname is well known about. 
Though he can sing and dance very well just like his father, Gab is also starting to conquer the online world when his series of "Super Selfie" video on YouTube are getting a lot of attention from netizens worldwide.
In an interview, Gab said his "super selfie" videos is all about letting loose and just tearing it up.
Check out some of the videos below:
Super Selfie - Tune Squad

Super Selfie - The Dark Knight Dances


Super Selfie - Jump


Super Selfie - Happy Birthday, MJ

Video: Gabriel Valenciano on YouTube

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Cherry Mobile Owners Talk About Their Endorsers John Lloyd, Kim Chiu, Willie Revillame, Kris Aquino Etc.S

WE JUST RETURNED from visiting our daughter Hannah and her family at Cagayan de Oro. We met at a gathering on the beach in Opol the owners of Cherry Mobile, Roger and Yvette Chiu, who have really gone big time because of the huge success of their reasonably priced cellphones.

They said their very first endorser is John Lloyd Cruz and they’ve been renewing his contract with them for four years now. Then they also got Kim Chiu, Robin Padilla, Willie Revillame and Sarah Geronimo. They say Sarah’s commercial jingle, Click tayo sa Cherry Mobile, is really a big hit with the public.

They’re signing up Kris Aquino as their latest endorser. For the bagets crowd, they also got Kylie Padilla and Jasmine Curtis Smith. They’re not renewing the contracts of some endorsers and they have some very funny and interesting anecdotes with one of them, but they told us not write about it. Sayang.

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Maja Salvador Celebrates 25Th Bday & 10Th Anniversary With 'Maja Unveils @ 10' Concert Tour

MAJA SALVADOR is celebrating her 25th birthday on October 5 and her 10th year in showbiz with a concert tour, “Maja Unveils @ 10”, that started in April yet at Glorietta Makati. Since then, she and her guests Cacai Bautista, Thou Reyes and Young JV have also performed in District Mall Imus, Mindanao Civic Center Lanao del Norte, Metro Gaisano Cebu, SM Baliwag, SM Rosales, SM Batangas, Solana Gym Cagayan Valley, Bataan People’s Center and NCC Mall Palawan. Their next stop is SM San Lazaro on September 28, Saturday, then at Kadayawan Hall Davao on October 5 with Rayver Cruz as special guest, and in KCC Convention Center in Gen San in November 9.

It seems only yesterday when Maja was discovered in 2003. Her first soap was “It Might Be You”. In 2006, she won as most promising star by the Guillermo Mendoza Awards and the best new female star in the Golden Screen Awards and Star Awards for her role as a psychic girl in “Sukob”. Other films she did were “First Day High”, “One More Chance”, “Cinco”, “Villa Estrella” and “24/7”. On TV, she was launched in 2009 in “Nagsimula sa Puso”, then did other soaps like “Impostor”, “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin”, “Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin”, “Binondo Girl” and “Ina Kapatid Anak”. She was launched with her then BF Matteo Guidicelli in “My Cactus Heart” but she won best actress in the Urian and Luna Awards for her title role performance in “Thelma”.

What would she say are the highlights of her ten-year career? “Siempre, big blessing na tumagal ako ng ten years kahit very tough ang competition sa showbiz,” she says. “Highlight din my winning the best actress award, then my dancing in ‘ASAP’ kunsaan ako nahasa sa pagsasayaw and doing ‘Ina Kapatid’ kasi nagmarka talaga sa tao yung role ko as Margaux. This concert tour is definitely a big highlight kasi umikot na kami sa buong Pilipinas and now, there are now negotiations to stage it abroad. I myself conceptualized it with Gerry Telan. Since it’s my 10th anniversary, I want to give back to the people so I’m sharing the proceeds to Ephesus, a home for abandoned children in Bulacan.”

Doesn’t she consider her colorful lovelife a highlight, since she was linked to several guys? Coco Martin and Matteo Guidicelli even exchanged blows at a Star Magic Ball because of her. “Sino bas a tingin nyo ang biggest highlight sa kanila?” she asks us.

We tell her it’s definitely the one who’s her present, Gerald Anderson, as it even affected her friendship with Kim Chiu and she got a late of hate mail from bashers. How did this affect her? “Wala ka namang magagawa sa ganun. Tanggapin mo na lang kaysa sagutin sila, para lang hindi na humaba. Respetuhin na lang ang opinion ng ibang tao. Basta ang importante, kilala mo ang sarili mo.”

What’s her latest projects? “I finished a movie with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, ‘Tatay’, directed by Joey Reyes. It starts na para kaming aso’t pusa then we become best friends. Patapos na rin ang ‘Status: It’s Complicated’ sa Regal, directed naman by Chris Martinez. I play a conservative girl looking for Mr. Right pero ang natagpuan ko, si Jake Cuenca na super babaero. Kasama rin namin dito sina Eugene Domingo, Solenn Heussaff and Paulo Avelino. On TV, I’m about to start a new soap, ‘Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin’, with Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales and JC De Vera.”

What’s her birthday wish? “Now na 10 years na ako, I want to do something new. Since nakilala na ako sa acting and dancing, I now want to be a singer. I’m taking voice lessons and may offer na rin to do an album. Kaya nga enjoy ako in performing sa concert ko as a singer-performer dahil I get to sing live. Dream ko na kasi noon pa na mag-perform talaga sa harap ng maraming tao and now natutupad na yung pangarap na yun in ‘Maja Unveils @ 10’.”

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Raymart Santiago Releases Photos of Claudine Barretto's Drug Addiction

Raymart Santiago Releases Photos of Claudine Barretto's Drug Addiction

On Tuesday, September 24, Raymart Santiago filed a 22-page counter-affidavit refuting the domestic violence accusation filed against him by estranged wife Claudine Barretto in the Office of the City Prosecutor of Marikina City.
Aside from his sworn statement, the actor also released several photos as evidence that he was the one suffering from physical abuse as a result of her wife's drug addiction.

Raymart's photos showing bruises on her body allegedly caused by Claudine:
   

Claudine being sent to rehab according to Raymart:
 

Claudine, as revealed by Raymart, is hook to drug addiction and even doing it infront of their kids:
 
Photos: MJ Marfori, interaksyon.com

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Miley Cyrus Rolling Stone Cover: Love it or Hate it?

Miley Cyrus Rolling Stone Cover: Love it or Hate it?

Miley Cyrus poses topless by the pool with her tongue out for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine’s October 10 issue.
What do you think of the photo, like it or hate it?

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TJ Trinidad Surprised That He Won Cinemalaya Best Supporting Actor For 'Sana Dati'

TJ TRINIDAD won best supporting actor in the last Cinemalaya’s Director Showcase category for his creditable portrayal of a much harassed groom in "Sana Dati", whose bride (Lovi Poe) is dilly-dallying with her decision to walk down the aisle and needlessly delays their wedding.

Personally, we feel he should have been nominated as best actor as he’s playing a lead role, not just a supporting one. He’s there from beginning to end and has more scenes than the two other actors in the movie, Benjamin Alves and Paulo Avelino. And he really gets our sympathy as his character seems sensible enough and doesn’t deserve an indecisive bride who can’t seem to let go of the past and move on.

In the end, TJ did not forsake Lovi even if she continued to pine for a lost love. The final scene at the cemetery where Lovi visited the grave of her dead past boyfriend is where TJ finally shows how much he truly loves and accepts her, warts and all. His love for her is unconditional and we’re glad that before the film is finally over, Lovi finally wakes up and leaves the shoes symbolizing her deceased lover at the cemetery.

You have to see the movie for yourself, which opens this Wednesday in theatres nationwide, to see what a sacrificing and selfless TJ really is in “Sana Dati”. But how come TJ was absent at the Cinemalaya Awards night and he wasn’t able to get his trophy in person?

“I was busy then at home,” he says. “Nag-off yung yaya ng baby namin and my wife was also busy, so ako ang personal na nag-alaga sa aming baby boy. I was really surprised that I won. Hindi ko ine-expect, but I really want to thank all the jurors for the honor. It’s my first acting award kaya, siempre, this is very important for me.”

On TV, TJ will soon be seen again in GMA-7’s new sci-fi thriller, “Genesis”, that will replace “My Husband’s Lover”. He joins the powerhouse case headed by Dingdong Dantes, Lorna Tolentino, Rhian Ramos and Lauren Young.

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There Are So Many Good Roles For Actresses This Year But Few For Actors

IT’D BE HARD to choose who’d be the best actress this year as we have so many strong and superb performances among our actresses. Those who shone include Cherie Gil in “Sonata”, Vilma Santos in “Ekstra”, Nora Aunor in “Kuwento ni Mabuti” (who was bested as best actress by neophyte child star Teri Malvar of “Huling Cha Cha ni Anita” at the CineFilipino Filmfest), Lorna Tolentino in “Burgos”, Rustica Carpio in “Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pangarap”, Lovi Poe in “Sana Dati”, Irma Adlawan in “Transit” and “Bamboo Flowers” and Eugene Domingo in a straight drama role in the forthcoming “Mga Kuwentong Barbero”.

But if you’d notice, except for Joel Torre in “On the Job”, there are not really that strong male performances so far. Local actors obviously are a much neglected lot as filmmakers don’t seem to have truly good and challenging roles for them, which is understandable why the jurors in the recent Cinemalaya filmfest didn’t choose any best actor in the Directors Showcase category. In the New Wave Category, the best actor winner is Mimi Juareza, a transgender, and we’re sure she’ll be nominated anew in next year’s award derbies.

The only other performances we can think of that are worth mentioning are those of Alex Medina as the internet scammer who falls in love with his target victim in “Babagwa”, Arnold Reyes as the dying rebel who bonds with his long lost daughter for the last time in “Tag-araw ni Twinkle”, Jake Cuenca as the gay rebel hopelessly in love with a comrade in “Lihis” and Allen Dizon as the psychotic constabulary captain in “Lauriana”.

And mind you, the year is not yet over. Forthcoming films in the last three months of the year might yet spring more surprises. This is indeed a year of good harvest for local films. Even in the best picture category, there are so many that are truly outstanding.

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Charice "Chapter 10" Marks the New Stage of Her Love, Life, Career

Charice "Chapter 10" Marks the New Stage of Her Love, Life, Career

International singing sensation Charice is loud and proud to share with the world her newest album under Star Records titled "Chapter 10."
According to Charice, her 'coming out' also signaled the start of her musical liberation.
"When I was growing up I was 'accompanied' in my sleep up to my waking hour by Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Regine Velasquez and Lea Salonga," she said. "Now, with the turn of events in my life, I listen more and more to Pink, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, among others."
"My new CD marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. It's about being free, celebrating my own identity without inhibitions, and becoming strong despite my own limitations," the world-class singer said. "It's my take on becoming true to myself to be able to deliver a more honest and heartfelt music to the people who believe in me and my craft. Plus I owe it to God who also loves lesbians like me."
"I believe that 'Chapter 10' is a proof that talent goes beyond gender orientation. People love me for my voice. So, with a humble heart, I wish to give them every reason to love me even more with this album," said Charice about her 10-track album. "I gave my best to this. I even spent sleepless nights at the studio perfecting some songs. This is the first album I will release after coming out. So I really chose to treat the listeners to something that is really a work of art."
When asked what is so special about the number 10, Charice shared, “Aside from the fact that the album contains 10 songs, ten is close to my heart as it is the birthday of my mom and myself, and my anniversary with Alyssa (Quijano)."
Featured in "Chapter 10" are nine uniquely creative revivals of ‘Titanium’, ‘How Could an Angel Break My Heart’, ‘Anything For You’, ‘Everything I Do, I Do It For You’, ‘Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough’, ‘Do You Know Where You’re Going To?’, ‘The One That Got Away’, ‘Makita Kang Muli’ and ‘Yakap;’ and one original composition co-written by Charice titled “Unexpected Love,” which she dedicates to her girlfriend.
Charice’s “Chapter 10” album is now available at all records bars nationwide and worldwide for only P299. The tracks can also be downloaded via iTunes, Amazon.com and MyMusicStore.com.ph.



Fans of Charice can follow her at www.charicemusic.com and twitter.com/officialccrp.
For more information, visit Star Records’ Facebook fan page at facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter. 

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Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz Scandal Video Rumors Surfaced

Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz Scandal Video Rumors Surfaced

Week after week, we are surprised by news about photo and video scandals of our most favorite celebrities. Some are true and some are not. The latest to join the list of ‘scandalous artists’ are ex-couple Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz who, according to rumors have a sex video scandal.
There’s no proof about the said scandal as of yet. But, if the rumor is true, the video will definitely fall to the hand of the public anytime soon.
Much as we don’t want another scandal yet, especially these days that the country faces a lot of issues, political and natural calamities alike, we can do nothing but expect the people to care for scandals like this spark interest from the public.
It can be recalled that Cruz and Reyes already separated ways months ago, which they said, was a mutual decision. Just a few weeks ago, Reyes confirmed her relationship with their common friend, Derek Ramsay.
The Rayver Cruz-Christine Reyes scandal, if ever exists, would definitely affect a lot of people, including Ramsay, and these personalities’ families, friends and fans.
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George Clooney Learns to Space-Walk in “Gravity”

George Clooney Learns to Space-Walk in “Gravity”

“I grew up with the space race; I am a child of that era,” says George Clooney, who stars with Sandra Bullock in Warner Bros.’ new, deep space thriller “Gravity.” “I have always loved the idea of space exploration and am in awe of the people who do it. They really are the last of the great pioneers.”
In “Gravity,” Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (Clooney) in command. But on a seemingly routine mission, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalski completely alone—tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth…and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.
“The thing about adversities is that they take us out of our comfort zone,” explains director Alfonso Cuarón. “In order to do that with Ryan, we needed her to be new to spaceflight. But for the rest to make sense, we also needed a mentor figure—someone who could guide her through the process and help her figure things out.”
That mentor is Matt Kowalski, portrayed by Clooney, who says he had a list of reasons for wanting to do the film, starting with the script. “I loved the screenplay, which is the first reason you ever want to make a film if you’re an actor. And I liked the character a lot; I thought he would be fun to play.”
Clooney continues that “Gravity” also presented the chance to team with two people he admires greatly. “Sandy and I have been good friends for very long time, but we never found the right vehicle for us to do something together. I have always had tremendous respect for her, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner to act with. And I think Alfonso Cuarón is one of the most interesting and talented directors we have. I honestly thought ‘Children of Men’ was a masterpiece, and have wanted to work with him. So everything about this seemed like a great opportunity to me, and I was proud to be a part of it.”
Cuarón describes Clooney’s character as “the counterpart to Ryan. Matt is very much at ease in that environment; he is as expansive as Ryan is insulated. If you were going into space, Matt is the guy you would want with you.”
Those on the set felt the same way about the man. “George is a life force,” states Bullock. “In many respects, he does parallel his character because Matt is the one who breathes life into every single moment; he loves nothing more than seeing the world from the vantage point of space. But what’s so electric about George isn’t just his face, it’s his voice. He has that voice that makes you feel like he’s a friend; he’s someone who has been there and can make you believe everything is going to be okay. It’s like that for Ryan with Matt. And that’s how George is to work with…until he starts causing trouble and then you have to watch your back every minute,” she teases.
Clooney’s practical jokes have, in fact, become the stuff of Hollywood legend, but the parameters established by the production’s technology forced something of a moratorium. “It required a certain discipline because of all the elements that were already in place,” the actor acknowledges. “So I just put myself in the hands of the smartest guys in the room, beginning with Alfonso. But working with Sandy made it fun, so there was truly a lot of laughing.”
Opening across the Philippines in October 3 in IMAX 3D, Digital 3D, 2D and regular theatres, “Gravity” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company.

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ABS-CBN Journalists Nina Corpuz, Ryan Chua and Jeff Canoy Receive International Fellowships and Scholarships

ABS-CBN Journalists Nina Corpuz, Ryan Chua and Jeff Canoy Receive International Fellowships and Scholarships 

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs journalists have been awarded prestigious international journalism fellowships and scholarship to gain training, knowledge, skills, and exposure to today’s global news media landscape.
Health beat reporter and DZMM’s “Magandang Gabi Dok” anchor Nina Corpuz made it as the only Southeast Asian journalist chosen to participate in the United Nations Foundation’s 2013 Global Issues Press Fellowship program in New York City, which will expose her to the latest information on pressing global issues.
The press fellowship, which takes place during this year’s UN General Assembly, will also provide participants exclusive first-person access to the world’s top experts, policymakers, and leaders such as Al Gore and will.i.am.
“I hope to use this opportunity to share our Philippine experience and bring to the international stage our concerns and efforts in health care. I also look forward to comparing notes with my fellow health journalists from around the world to give me a better understanding of global health issues and how it affects us Filipinos,” said Corpuz.
ABS-CBN’s Senate beat reporter Ryan Chua, meanwhile, was awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship, making him the only media practitioner among this year’s batch of eleven scholars. Chua is currently taking his Master’s degree in International Journalism at the City University London.
Chua said the one-year scholarship will train him to be a global journalist with an international perspective, “able to report global issues authoritatively and help a local audience appreciate their importance.”
“I plan to do this by regularly pitching and pursuing stories that matter to the Philippines and the rest of the world,” said Chua.
Jeff Canoy, who reports on defense and disasters for ABS-CBN, is currently attending Malaysian Press Institute’s International Journalism Fellowship in Kuala Lumpur to specialize in multimedia journalism. The fellowship, Canoy shared, trains participants to become a one-man team during coverage and deliver news on different media platforms.
“The fellowship is all about the future — where journalism is heading — one-man teams covering the news equipped with tech-savvy skills and strong sense of ethics. It’s been daunting and a lot of hard work but the fellowship has taught me a lot of what I could do in my chosen craft in terms of telling stories in various platforms. ABS-CBN News is all about integrating platforms now so the fellowship is a perfect fit,” said Canoy.
In August this year, Paul Henson, executive producer of ABS-CBN’s late-night newscast “Bandila” flew to the United States to join the other nine fellows in the World Press Institute’s international journalism program.
The program has immersed Henson in US governance, politics, business, media, journalistic ethics, and culture through studying, visiting the headquarters of major news organizations, and interviewing top journalists, editors, government officials, leaders, and social activists throughout the country.
“Interacting with top global journalists and industry leaders is such an intellectual and cultural stimulation. I take pride in being a Filipino journalist, but this program also makes me realize that Philippine media has so much more catching up to do to become mature and responsive as an industry and in step with the changing times. This program is powerful tool to enable me to become a better journalist,” shared Henson.

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It's the Revenge of the Lefovers in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”

It's the Revenge of the Lefovers in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”

The new, 3D animated comedy “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” picks up where Sony Pictures Animation’s mouth-watering 2009 original left off. Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention - a machine that turned water into food causing cheeseburger rain and spaghetti tornadoes. But Flint soon learns that his invention survived and is now creating food-animals – "foodimals!" Flint and his friends embark on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other foodimals to save the world – again!
Starring the voices of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Will Forte, Andy Samberg, Benjamin Bratt, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Crews, and Kristen Schaal, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” is directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn. Story by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and Erica Rivinoja. Screenplay by Erica Rivinoja and John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein. Inspired by the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs written by Judi Barrett & illustrated by Ron Barrett.
Flint Lockwood and his pals discover that something big was leftover on the island of Swallow Falls. The action picks up just sixty seconds after the first film ends: Flint Lockwood has destroyed his greatest invention, the Flint Lockwood Diatomic Super Mutating Dynamic Food Replicator, or FLDSMDFR for short. That invention was a wild success, in that it could turn water into food, and an unmitigated disaster, in that it unleashed a torrent of deadly food weather that threatened to destroy the world. Flint blew it up – or, at least, that’s what he thought.
“I love the world of Cloudy,” says Cody Cameron, who directs the film with Kris Pearn. A story board artist on the first three “Shrek” films, as well as the Sony Pictures Animation films “Surf’s Up,” the first “Cloudy,” Cameron says, “Of all the films I’ve worked on, `Cloudy' is my favorite. So to get the chance to go back and revisit the characters in this new, crazy world that we were developing made this a really exciting project for me.”
“When we started the brainstorming process, we found a very rich amount of elements to explore – not just a new adventure, but also the characters,” says Pearn, who headed up the story team on the first “Cloudy” film. “On this adventure, all of the characters get to express themselves more fully. For example, Earl, the town cop, wants to protect the home he loves so much. Manny – who was so silent through most of the first film – reveals more and more hidden sides of himself. Sam, the one person who understands Flint better than anybody else, is the one to see the island for what it is – an expression of Flint’s creativity.”
Cameron and Pearn were hand-picked to direct “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, the writers and directors of the first film. “I worked on the movie for 4½ years – the last 3½ with Phil and Chris,” says Pearn. “In the story department, you tend to have a small crew and you spend a lot of time with the directors. We got to know each other well and there was a lot of trust there. Cody and I were on the movie pretty much until the end, which is unusual, because it’s common as a film winds down to let board artists move on to other projects. So, once Phil and Chris decided they weren’t going to direct the sequel, it was an organic choice to allow us to take the reins – and not only that, but I think they saw how important it was to us to maintain the unique humor and quirkiness that made the first film so special as we embarked on the sequel.” Lord and Miller remain acti vely involved with the project as executive producers.
“On the first film, Phil and Chris were the first directors I’d ever worked with who treated the film like a writer’s room,” says Pearn. “Anybody with a thought that could help the film – even assistants and PAs – could pipe up. After all, a good idea can come from anywhere. We found that very helpful, and we’re keeping that going on this film. It’s very helpful when you can trust the crew and there’s a give-and-take in how the show is run.”
Lord and Miller say, “Kris and Cody were great collaborators on the first film and we loved working with them to bring these fun, unique characters back to life. The final result is a beautiful, stylized, funny film and we are thrilled that the Cloudy franchise has continued on in the hands of so many great people.”



Opening across the Philippines in October 9, 2013, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” is 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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Singapore & U.K. Send Philippine-Themed Films To The Oscar, The Philippines Sends Film Shot In Israel

THE CINEMALAYA best picture winner in the New Wave category, “Transit”, was selected by the Film Academy screening committee to be the country’s representative in the Oscar Awards’ best foreign language film category. The directorial debut of 26-year old Hannah Espia (the only female director in the entire Cinemalaya 2013 who bested out all her male rivals), the film is a well acted story about the life of Filipino overseas workers in Israel, crafted with fine technical values. The lines are in Tagalog and Hebrew.

Two of its competitors are films featuring the Philippines and with Filipino actors, but made by foreign directors. First is “Iloilo” from Singapore, also helmed by a first time director, Anthony Chen, about a boy’s relationship with his Filipino nanny. It won the Camera D’Or (best first film award at the last Cannes International Filmfest and led to Chen eventually finding his long lost Ilonga nanny, Teresita Sajonia (played by Pinay actress Angeli Bayani in the movie) in San Miguel, Iloilo.

Then there’s “Metro Manila” from the United Kingdom, directed by another first time director, Sean Ellis, and set totally in Manila with Tagalog as the main dialogue, starring local actors Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega and John Arcilla. It won the best drama award at the last Sundance Filmfest.

Will it not be ironical if “Iloilo” or “Metro-Manila” would win (or at least makes it to the short list of the five nominated films) and “Transit”, with the story set totally in Israel, won’t, when it’s the one that’s truly made by a Filipino? The edge of “Transit”, though, is that there are many Jews among the academy members so it might have some attraction for them as the Hebrew characters in “Transit” are portrayed as kind and sympathetic, especially the man who played Ping Medina’s boss.

On the other hand, the edge of a Filipino film like Erik Matti’s “On the Job” is that it already has an established American distributor, Well Go Entertainment USA, and will soon be shown in legitimate Cineplexes all over America. The distributor can certainly help push the movie since the Philippine government does not give any support at all to local films sent to compete in the Oscars. All the Film Academy does is choose which film will be sent as our entry and after that, it’s up to the producer and director to campaign on their own.

“On the Job” does not only have an American distributor to campaign for it, but it’s also produced by the biggest and most active local film company today, Star Cinema, which can certainly help in fostering awareness about the film among prospective academy voters and even with the Golden Globe Awards that antedates the Oscars.

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Kiray Celis Bold and Fierce Photos

Kiray Celis Bold and Fierce Photos


Hairstylist and makeup artist Fanny Serrano felt for young actress Kiray Celis when many netizens criticized her look at the recently concluded Star Magic Ball.
In a post in his Facebook account on Sunday, Serrano said this made him decide to contact the former child star and make her his new muse.
“When I saw her fotos at the Star Magic Ball at nabasa ang mga panglalait sa image nya on that event as one of the worst dressed stars, i got hurt, kahit hindi kami magkakilala ng personal and i told myself that sobra namang mamintas ang mga tao...personalan na talaga,” Serrano wrote.
“So what i did the next day, i called my kumareng Gina Marissa Tagasa to ask contact numbers of Kiray Celis at dumating naman sa akin ang kanyang personal #. And i texted her kung pwede ko syang tawagan. Nagkausap kami and i felt her unbelievable voice at sobrang excitement when i told that i needed her for a glamorous fashion shoot in one full day,” he added.
Serrano said he enjoyed the make-over sesssion with Celis, whom he described as a very good listener during the entire photo shoot.
“For Kiray Celis effort naman...super ang concentration nya to elongate her neck and stretching her face forward to show her jawline and i taught her the model's bite to emphasize her chin and the model's movement to play with MJ's lens...and THAT'S IT THE ICONIC PHOTOSHOOT OF THE LADY KIRAY,” he said.
Lauding how the young actress used her talent as an actress during the shoot, Serrano said: “She is a very good listener to be able to deliver all the angst of the characters i demanded from her during the shoot! She is an intelligent actress and i am sooo proud that i did her very very first fashion shoot!”
The pictures, which were shot by MJ Suayan, were all posted in Serrano’s Facebook account.
As of writing, the collage titled “Mystified” already has 80 comments, over 640 “likes” and over 220 shares.

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Lovi Poe Knows How To Let Go Of The Past, Unlike Her Character In 'Sana Dati'

LOVI POE gives a very good portrayal as a bride about to get married to TJ Trinidad but has second thoughts about her decision when she meets Paulo Avelino in “Sana Dati”, winner of the best picture in the Directors Showcase division in the recent CineMalaya filmfest. TJ won as best supporting actor but Lovi didn’t win as best actress despite the good reviews she got for her performance. Was she somehow disappointed?

“No, I was up against THE Vilma Santos, so ano ba naman ang laban ko, di ba?” she says. “At saka sa ngayon, mas maganda yung you do not expect. When I first won sa CineMalaya as best actress for ‘Mayohan’, hindi ko rin inaasahan yun at mas maganda ang feeling na di ka nage-expect at all, tapos binigay sa iyo. But I really love my role in ‘Sana Dati’ as Andrea, a woman who can’t seem to let go of her past with a videographer, played by Benjamin Alves. She’s at the crossroads and cannot make a final decision, but she’s so lucky that her groom, TJ Trinidad, is so considerate and supportive of her kaya sa ending, sa final scene, makikita nyong she has finally moved on.”

In real life, is she also like Andrea, finding it hard to let go of the past? “No, I’m not like that. For me, pag tapos na, move on. Past is past.”

Just like with ex-BF Ronald Singson? “Yes, hindi na kami nagkabalikan, we’ve both moved on, but he’ll always be part of my past.”

“Sana Dati” is an entry in the Hawaii International Filmfest from October 17 to 21 and she has already asked permission from GMA-7 to allow her to attend it. She’d have to do some advance tapings for her two shows, the daily soap “Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas” on GMA-7 and the Sunday drama, “Titser”, on GMA News Channel.

“Sana Dati” got an A from the Cinema Evaluation Board and also won the best director award for Jerrold Tarog in the last Cinemalaya awards night. It also won the awards for best sound (Roger TJ Ladro), best original music score (Jerrold Tarog), best editing (Pats Ranyo), best production design (Ericson Navarro) and best cinematography (Mackie Galvez). It opens tomorrow in theatres nationwide.

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PBB Season 5 Audition Dates, Venues, Requirements and Tips

PBB Season 5 Audition Dates, Venues, Requirements and Tips

Here are the audition dates and venues of the upcoming season of ABS-CBN' biggest reality competition franchise Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) as announced during the Top 8 live performance night of The Voice of The Philippines on Sunday, September 22.
October 26-27, 2013 Davao City
November  9-10, 2013 Cebu City
Requirements:
Must be 18-years old and above Bring a photo copy of Birth certificate and a close-up and whole body photos
Tips (as posted on http://www.tysonsrealm.com):

1. As always - BE YOURSELF! 
2. Be early. 
3. To avoid inconvenience during the long lines and time of waiting, bring food and drinks with you. I have to warn you, it will be a long day especially for those who will pass every round. There's a chance that auditions will be for a day!
4. Don't get intimidated with others.  You may find some as more attractive than you, but remember,looks is only a plus but not a guaranty. Personality is what they are looking for! Tagalugin ko lang, marahil may ilan sa mga nanunuod ang nagtataka kung bakit majority ng mga official housemates ay may looks. Nagkataon lamang na they also have the attitude and personality that will BEST match for viewer's entertainment and pleasure.
5. Be confident! This is implied to all kinds of audition. Huwag mong ipakita na natatakot or kinakabahan ka. Mahahalata ng mga interviewers yan! Ang gawin mo is, kapalan lang ang mukhamo pero huwag mong sobrahan! Tandaan mo, may talent ang mga nag-iinterview sa pagkilatis ng personality ng isang auditionee. Alam nila kung nagpapanggap ka or trying hard lang.
6. Based on my observations and research, the first phase of the audition process is only a "PANSIN FACTOR" search. Para mas maliwanag, isipin mo nalang na marami kayong sabay-sabay na iinterviewhin. Marahil kung 20 kayo sa group, 3 hanggang 5 lang ang makakausad sa second round.Gumawa ka ng bagay or 'gimik' na pagpasok mo palang, MAPAPANSIN ka na. Wear somethingunique and noticeable, lagyan mo ng kulang ang buhok mo or kung ano man ang trip mo.
7. When it comes to the questions, give the interviewers the BEST UNIQUE answer! Huwag kang magbigay ng halatang sagot. Halimbawa, "para saan ang kilay?" Huwag na huwag mong isasagot na, "para gumanda ang tao or para saluhin ang pawis nang hindi mapunta sa mata". Lagyan mo ng anghang ang sagot, gaya ng "para pagtaray" or "para sunugin".
8. If the question is about "telling about yourself", tell them about your personality and ung mga''bagay" or "tao" na ayaw mo. Kung sinabi ng nagtatatanong na "maikling pagpapakilala lang",sumunod ka! Iklian mo at huwag kang gumawa ng nobela. Hindi na magiging interesado yan! Remember to sell yourself to them, little by litte. Ibig sabihin, unti-unti! Wag mong ibigay lahat saisang bagsakan!
9. Be ready for an answer to this question ---> "Bakit ka karapat dapat makapasok?" Give them the reasons why they MUST choose you. Don't be safe, dapat ang sagot mo is magmukhang lumalaban ka at walang binatbat ang mga kasabayan mo sa 'yo. May mga oras na lumalapit ang mga nagiinterview sa bawat auditionee, as in face to face.  Don't lean back as if "mabaho" hininga mo.  Tignan mo sa mata and keep saying this at the back of your mind, "Sige, magtanong ka, kahit ano pa 'yan! Kaya kong sagutin at ibigay kung anong gusto mong sagot!, challenge me".
10. Make sure that you "stand out" on the next rounds. If you have proven yourself in the first round, don't be complacent. Just keep on track. Mas maganda ang hindi planado ang sasabihin, kung ano ang unang pumasok sa isip mo, yun ang sabihin mo. Lagyan mo lang ng "mark" na matatandaan ng mga interviewers. For sure after the day, magrerecall yan ng mga "tumatak" sa kanila.
11. If the interviewers will ask you about your advantages over the others, "lift your chair". It's one of the best ways to sell yourself.  Kahit wala ka sa position na husgahan sila, do it! Don't play safe, anyway, they are only asking for your opinions. No harm done!
12. The best thing to change in this world is 'YOURSELF'.  I'm sure that one of the reasons why you want be a housemate is to "change".  That's a good reason.
13. Kalimutan mo na, ngayon palang na kaya ka sumali sa PBB is dahil gusto mong "tulungan ang Pamilya" mo. Lumang sagot na 'yan! And besides, NARARAPAT lamang na tulungan mo sila. Hindi mo kailangang sabihin 'yan. E kung walang PBB, edi hindi mo sila matutulungan? Maaari mong sabihin na kaya ka sumali dahil gusto mong maging independent at magmature, etc.
14. Don't cry. Alam kong karamihan ng mga umaasa ay maraming pinagdadaanan sa buhay. Pero it's not proper to cry during auditions. Para sa kanila, pagmamakaawa 'yon. But, they will always feel the pain and if you have the most inspiring story, kahit umiyak ka, they will give you chance!
15. Remember that PBB is a mixture of people with different lives and personalities. Kung alam nilang akma kang isali sa ibang tao, at may mapapala sila sa'yo, may chance ka!
16. PBB is reality show. They will surely pick those who will benefit after the "exposure".  Business is business. That's it!
17. It is not a talent portion (though talent is a plus). If they will ask you to show your talent, just be yourself. Just don't forget to leave a mark sa ginawa mo.
18. It's given na limited lang ang audition venues na pupuntahan ng PBB team. At kung nagkataon ay malayo from your place, still GO for it! Kung gusto, maraming paraan, kung ayaw, maraming dahilan. If there's a will, there's a way. Mag-ipon kana simula ngayon.
19. PRAY! 
20. Remember that this is only a guide. Just keep on coming back to tip number 1.

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Marian Rivera Invades Kapamilya Network

Marian Rivera Invades Kapamilya Network

Aside from her latest movie "Kung Fu Divas" produced by ABS-CBN film outfit Star Cinema, her numerous guesting on different Kapamilya shows, Marian Rivera now graces the cover ABS-CBN published StarStudio Magazine on its October 2013 issue.
StarStudio Magazine marks a first in October with the solo debut of the very lovely Kapuso primetime queen on its cover.
The Kung Fu Divas star banners the magazine’s style-themed issue this month with a 20-page spread that traces her style evolution from simple Cavitena into a fierce and fabulous fashion diva, styled by Pam Quinones and photographed by Mark Nicdao. For the first time ever, Marian donned five different fashion looks and showed off some of her designer bags and accessories. Also included is a collection of Marian’s most dazzling red-carpet looks through the years.
In this issue, SSM also present the winners of the 2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. Chosen by a Style Council combined with readers’ votes, the winners include Anne Curtis (Celebrity Fashion Muse and Most Stylish Female Host); Sam Milby (Celebrity Fashion Leading Man); Vice Ganda (Onstage Stylista Male); Sarah Geronimo (Onstage Stylista Female); Kathryn Bernardo (Young Fashionista on the Rise); Elmo Magalona (Young Stylish Guy on the Rise), Vhong Navarro (Stylish Host Male) and Xian Lim and Kim Chiu (Most Stylish Loveteam).
In a rare treat, Bamboo also opens up with a lengthy interview about his personal journey and shares the reasons why he left Rivermaya, went to the US and his renewed friendship with Rico Blanco.
Also to look forward to is the tell-all interview of Maria Mercedes star Jessy Mendiola, who shares her own ‘journey of the heart’ as it involves her past and rumored present love, Sam Milby. Learn the inside story of how Sam is courting Jessy as shared by one of Jessy’s closest friends, exclusively with StarStudio Magazine.
Enjoy all of these stylish and juicy features in the October 2013 issue of StarStudio Magazine from ABS-CBN Publishing.
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2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards 2013 Winners: Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu and Sarah Geronimo

 2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards 2013 Winners: Anne Curtis, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu and Sarah Geronimo

StarStudio Magazine marks a first in October with the solo debut of the very lovely Marian Rivera on its cover.
The Kung Fu Divas star banners the magazine’s style-themed issue this month with a 20-page spread that traces her style evolution from simple Cavitena into a fierce and fabulous fashion diva, styled by Pam Quinones and photographed by Mark Nicdao. For the first time ever, Marian donned five different fashion looks and showed off some of her designer bags and accessories. Also included is a collection of Marian’s most dazzling red-carpet looks through the years.
In this issue, SSM also present the winners of the 2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. Chosen by a Style Council combined with readers’ votes, the winners include Anne Curtis (Celebrity Fashion Muse and Most Stylish Female Host); Sam Milby (Celebrity Fashion Leading Man); Vice Ganda (Onstage Stylista Male); Sarah Geronimo (Onstage Stylista Female); Kathryn Bernardo (Young Fashionista on the Rise); Elmo Magalona (Young Stylish Guy on the Rise), Vhong Navarro (Stylish Host Male) and Xian Lim and Kim Chiu (Most Stylish Loveteam).
In a rare treat, Bamboo also opens up with a lengthy interview about his personal journey and shares the reasons why he left Rivermaya, went to the US and his renewed friendship with Rico Blanco.
Also to look forward to is the tell-all interview of Maria Mercedes star Jessy Mendiola, who shares her own ‘journey of the heart’ as it involves her past and rumored present love, Sam Milby. Learn the inside story of how Sam is courting Jessy as shared by one of Jessy’s closest friends, exclusively with StarStudio Magazine.
Enjoy all of these stylish and juicy features in the October 2013 issue of StarStudio Magazine from ABS-CBN Publishing.
Follow StarStudio on Twitter: @StarStudioMag, Instagram: @StarStudioMag. Like SSM on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StarStudio.Magazine

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“X-Men: Days of Future Past” Teaser Posters

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” Teaser Posters


“X-Men: Days of Future Past” directed by Bryan Singer is based on a classic two-issue comics tale that takes us to  a bleak future where powerful machines overpower and vanquish the warm-blooded populace that forces the mutants to time travel despite all odds.

Revealed in this year’s San Diego Comic-Con are two teaser interfused posters of the movie featuring two of the greatest mutants ever to live in the X-Men universe.  The promotional teaser posters of Professor X and Magneto are each inhabited by two actors – Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy melds as Professor X while Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender’s features are merged to become Magneto.

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” stars newcomers Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, Boo Boo Stewart, Fan Bingbing, Evan Peters, Adan Canto, Josh Helman,  along with returning stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Halle Berry, Lucas Till, and Daniel Cudmore.




“X-Men: Days of Future Past” will open on May 22, 2014 in Phils. From 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros. in theaters nationwide.

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"Power of Two" Features Unbeatable Duo Aiza Seguerra and Charice

"Power of Two" Features Unbeatable Duo Aiza Seguerra and Charice

Sensational acoustic singer Aiza Seguerra and international singing discovery Charice is set to headline Power of Two this September 28 at the Araneta Coliseum. Aiza and Charice are all set to provide audiences an unforgettable musical extravaganza.
Helping the two are exceptional duos that further proves that indeed Power of Two is a strong force, even in music. Power of Two is the first time that WilbrosLive is teaming-up with ETalent Entertainment for the production of the concert. Sharing Musical Director chores are gifted musicians Troy Laureta and Ria Osorio. Gloc-9 and Abra will perform as guests in the concert.
Aiza, who packed the Big Dome last year with her silver anniversary concert Bente Singko, returns to the Coliseum to exhibit her artistry as a young icon of the local music scene. She is expected to perform old and current hits, given her unique acoustic, heartfelt, sincere touch.
The acoustic singer has churned out numerous hits over the years – Pagdating Ng Panahon, Akala Mo, Pakisabi Na Lang, Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa, among others.
Charice, on the other hand, also returns to the Big Dome after her first solo concert at the Big Dome last year. The internet sensation has received international acclaims when she guested in international shows like The Ellen Degeneres Show and Oprah. She also toured with the David Foster and Friends.
Charice released international hits like Pyramid and Reset.
Experience the Power of Two with Aiza and Charice this September 28 at the Araneta Coliseum.

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Smart Load Manager - Your Online Personal Assistant 24/7

Smart Load Manager - Your Online Personal Assistant 24/7


Have you experienced missing important meetings, social events, business opportunities because your prepaid mobile account run out of load the time you needed them most? I know the feeling.
But it's high time na I-let go mo na ang mga worries mo! 
Here comes an all-new service of Smart Prepaid, the #SmartLoadManager, that will surely help you manage and keep track of your prepaid load.
Since mobile phones are vital in our daily routine, the #SmartLoadManager will act like your personal assistant who reminds you and provides you with important details on your load like the Low balance notifications, Flash Notifications, and Detailed Balance Inquiry:
Flash Remaining Balance notification – When you opt in the service by texting FLASHON to 7788, you will now receive flash messages (last around 3-5 seconds) every time you end a regular call when load balance is below P100. This also has details on the cost of the last call made. This is a first in the country!
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Julie Anne San Jose and Kristoffer Martin Star in “Kahit Nasaan Ka Man”

Julie Anne San Jose and Kristoffer Martin Star in “Kahit Nasaan Ka Man”


Starting tonight, September 23, GMA Network launches its newest primetime teleserye titled “Kahit Nasaan Ka Man” starring the newest love team – Julie Anne San Jose and Kristoffer Martin.
Watch the trailer below:

Julie Anne San Jose and Kristoffer Martin will be joined by Lucho Ayala, Miggs Cuaderno, Yayo Aguila, Tessie Tomas, Rita Avila, Ronaldo Valdez, Roseanne Magat, Rio Locsin, Epi Quizon, Eula Valdez and Michael de Mesa.

Written by Suzzette Doctolero and Directed by Gil Tejada, “Kahit Nasaan Ka Man” airs Monday to Friday after 24 Oras on GMA-7.

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Toni Gonzaga to Propose to Paul Soriano If...

Toni Gonzaga to Propose to Paul Soriano If...

Director Paul Soriano, who is the producer of the movie “Transit,” is now in talks for the distribution of the acclaimed Filipino film in the United States, according to his girlfriend, actress-host Toni Gonzaga.
This after the Film Academy of the Philippines chose “Transit” to be the country’s official entry to the 86th Academy Awards.
Speaking on “The Buzz” where she is a host on Sunday, Gonzaga said Soriano wants to do everything to boost the movie's chances of earning an official nomination.
“They will be competing against 70 countries and we are aiming for the Oscars. Actually next week -- tinanong ko na kay Paul kung puwede ko i-announce -- he is already meeting with Hollywood producers who are interested in distributing ‘Transit’ and promoting it in the States,” she said.
Ever the supportive girlfriend, Gonzaga said she is proud and happy for Soriano, who, she said, gave his all when they were doing this film.
“It was a tough decision daw for the Film Academy of the Philippines but actually it came as a shock to them. I got the text from Paul, I was sleeping. I woke up 2 p.m kasi galing kami sa shoot, tapos ang text lang niya sa akin ‘Please wake up, good news.’ So I called him right away and he said na ‘Tin, God is good. 'Transit' is chosen as the representative of the Philippines na makapasok sa Oscars.’ I think the Oscars is going to be in March and the whole campaign will be in December and January,” she shared.
Drawing laughter from the audience, Gonzaga said she will be the one to propose marriage to Soriano if he gets to bring home the Oscar.
“Pag naiuwi mo iyan, ako ang magpo-propose sa iyo. Nag-cameo kasi ako doon. So puwede akong rumampa doon talaga,” she said.
Shot in Herzliya, Israel, "Transit" tells the story of Moises (Ping Medina) and Janet (Irma Adlawan), two overseas Filipinos who are forced to hide their respective children (Marc Justine Alvarez and Jasmine Curtis-Smith) after learning of the government's plan to deport children of foreign workers.
The October 1 deadline for film submissions will be followed by the Academy's release of a list of eligible entries later that month. This will be trimmed down to nine finalists in January, with the final five nominees announced in the same month.
The 86th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 2 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. - ABS-CBNNews.com

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Manhunt International 2012 June Macasaet Dethroned

Manhunt International 2012 June Macasaet Dethroned

"If for any reason the winner will not be able to fulfill his duties, the First Runner-up will take over." We hear this every time there is a beauty pageant and this does not only apply to girl pageants. Male pageants observe the same mechanics too. No less than Manhunt International winner June Macasaet will be a not-so-sweet example. 
The 29 year-old model who won Manhunt Philippines last year is stripped of the title following the release of the official statement on Saturday, September 21, by Prime Events Production, the producer and franchise holder of Manhunt Philippines and Mister International Philippines. June went on to successfully represent the Philippines in Bangkok, Thailand last November 9, 2012 and won as Manhunt International but it is not sure yet if his international tilt is affected by his dethronement from the local pageant. 
"Because June Macasaet, doesn't want to sign the contract with Prime Events Philippines, we don't want to give his remaining prizes. June is not happy with our decision. As a result, we don't gain any cooperation and support from him," the official statement said. "Since June Macasaet is Manhunt International winner, we are going to dethrone him," it went further. 
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Disney Pictures Kicks Off Movie Production of “Into The Woods”

Disney Pictures Kicks Off Movie Production of “Into The Woods”
Disney’s “Into the Woods” kicked off production last week, featuring an award-winning production team and all-star ensemble cast. Rob Marshall, the talented filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” helms the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics—including an all-new song for the big-screen adaptation.
“Into the Woods” is produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall. Shooting in studio and on location throughout England, the film is slated for a December 25, 2014, holiday release.
“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel - all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.
The all-star ensemble cast includes:
Meryl Streep (“The Iron Lady,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “August: Osage County”) portrays the Witch who wishes to reverse a curse so that her beauty may be restored.
Emily Blunt (“Looper,” “The Young Victoria,” “The Devil Wears Prada”) is the Baker’s Wife, a childless woman who longs to be a mother.
James Corden (Broadway’s “One Man, Two Guvnors,” “The Three Musketeers,” “Gavin & Stacey”) plays the role of the Baker, a hard-working man who desperately wants to start a family.
Anna Kendrick (“Pitch Perfect,” “Up in the Air”) fills the shoes of Cinderella, who finds herself on a journey of self-discovery.
Chris Pine (“Star Trek Into Darkness,” “Jack Ryan”) portrays Cinderella’s Prince, charming and impossibly handsome, who is on an endless quest to find his bride.
Johnny Depp (“Pirates of the Caribbean” films, “The Lone Ranger,” “Sweeney Todd”) steps in as the Wolf, who sets his sights on Little Red Riding Hood.
Lilla Crawford (Broadway’s “Annie”) makes her feature-film debut as Little Red Riding Hood, a smart and spunky girl who journeys into the woods, finding unexpected adventures along the way.
Daniel Huttlestone (“Les Misérables”) lands the role of Jack, an absentminded and adventurous boy who trades his treasured cow for five magic beans.
Tracey Ullman joins the cast as Jack’s Mother, a poor and exasperated mom who is overwhelmed, yet fiercely protective of her son.
Christine Baranski (“Mamma Mia!,” “Chicago” “The Good Wife”) takes on the infamous Stepmother who wishes for riches and grandeur; she'll do anything to marry off one of her daughters to a prince.
MacKenzie Mauzy (“Brother’s Keeper,” Broadway’s “Next to Normal”) plays Rapunzel, a sheltered young woman who experiences the world beyond her tower for the first time.
Billy Magnussen (Broadway’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “The East”) is the dashing and eager Prince who courts Rapunzel.
Celebrated actors from the stage and screen fill the supporting roles, including Tammy Blanchard (“Blue Jasmine,” “The Good Shepherd”) and Lucy Punch (“Bad Teacher,” “Dinner for Schmucks”) as Cinderella’s spoiled stepsisters, Florinda and Lucinda. Richard Glover (“Sightseers,” “St. Trinian’s”) is the Princes’ royal steward, Frances de la Tour (“Hugo,” “Alice In Wonderland”) portrays the giant, and Simon Russell Beale (“The Deep Blue Sea”) is the Baker’s father. Actress Joanna Riding (“My Fair Lady,” “Carousel”) portrays Cinderella’s late mother, and Little Red Riding Hood’s beloved granny is played by Annette Crosbie (“Calendar Girls,” “The Slipper and the Rose”).


The big-screen adaptation welcomes songs from the stage musical, including “Children Will Listen,” “Giants in the Sky,” “On the Steps of the Palace,” “No One Is Alone” and “Agony,” among others. Additionally, Sondheim has penned an all-new song for the story’s theatrical debut.
The award-winning production team includes Dion Beebe (“Collateral,” “Chicago,” “Nine”), Oscar® winner for the Marshall-helmed “Memoirs of a Geisha,” as director of photography. Dennis Gassner (“Skyfall,” “Quantum of Solace”), who won his own Oscar for “Bugsy,” serves as production designer, and three-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood (“Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Chicago,” “Alice In Wonderland”) is costume designer.
“Into the Woods” premiered on Broadway on Nov. 5, 1987, at the Martin Beck Theatre. The production, which ran for 764 performances, won Tony® Awards for best score, best book and best actress in a musical. Among other awards, the musical received five Drama Desk awards, including best musical. “Into the Woods” has been produced around the world, including a 1988 U.S. tour, a 1990 West End production, Broadway and London revivals, in addition to a television production, DVD recording and a 10-year-anniversary concert.

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