Cristine Reyes Not Bothered By Tags That She's A Bad Girl, A Playgirl

CRISTINE REYES is beaming over the positive feedback she's getting for her portrayal of Jake Cuenca's neglected wife who falls for the charms of married man Gabby Concepcion in "When the Love is Gone". After the preview at Gateway last Friday, writers who've seen it are gushing at not only how sexy she is on screen (especially in her provocative love scenes with Gabby) but also in the dramatic confrontation scenes she had with Alice Dixson as Gabby's wronged wife and Andi Eigenmann as Gabby's angry daughter.
In real life, Cristine is branded as a playgirl because she has had so many boyfriends (Mark Herras, Dennis Trillo, Rayver Cruz, Derek Ramsay among them) but she says she never had simultaneous boyfriends.

"Never ko naman silang pinagsabay-sabay," she protests. "Matatawag lang akong girlfriend kung nakikipag-steady ako sa kanila without breaking up from the previous one. Some people are even calling me a bad girl but my conscience is clear. Minahal ko naman silang lahat. Let's just say na astig kasi ang dating ko. Hindi basta paaagrabiyado kahit kanino."

She's glad that after "Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin", she's added into the cast of the ABS-CBN soap, "Honesto", and she now plays a good girl role as a nurse who gets involved with Paulo Avelino and his son, Honesto.

"Wholesome ang show, puede sa bata, wala akong sexy scenes na gaya sa movies na ginagawa ko, kaya siempre, natutuwa ako dahil harmless ang role ko, for a change. Yun namang pagiging daring ko as Gabby's other woman in 'When Love is Gone', it's just a role. At basta I just obeyed ang mga pinagagawa sa akin ni Direk Andoy Ranay in keeping sa character na ginagampanan ko. The sexy scenes are wild, on the edge nga raw, so sige, pagbigyan natin, and I'm glad na lahat ng nakapanood, natutuwa naman sila dahil nabigyan ko ng justice lahat ng mga eksena ko sa movie."

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Winners In The 27Th PMPC Star Awards For Television

HERE ARE the winners in the just-concluded 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television, held last Sunday, November 24, at the AFP Theater, De Jesus Avenue, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The event is a yearly undertaking by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), with scribe Fernan de Guzman, current president and over-all chairman; in cooperation with Airtime Marketing, Inc.'s Tessie Celestino-Howard, producer of the TV coverage to be aired on December 1, 2013, @10:45PM on ABS-CBN'sSunday's Best. Al Quinn directs.

Here is the complete list of winners.


Best TV Station: ABS-CBN 2

in a tie with...

Best TV Station: GMA 7

( This remarkable 'tie' award, between the two rival TV stations was a repeat of each accomplishment, in 1995. Otherwise, it's the 16th Best Station award (since 1987) for Kapuso network, GMA Channel 7; and the Kapamilya network, ABS-CBN Channel 2's 12th Best Station award.)

Best Primetime Drama Series - Juan dela Cruz (ABS-CBN)

Best Daytime Drama Series - Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actress - Marian Rivera, Temptation of Wife (GMA)

Best Drama Actor - Coco Martin, Juan dela Cruz (ABS-CBN);

in a tie with...

Best Drama Actor - Richard Yap, Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)

(Coco Martin previously won as Best Drama Actor, in 2009, for ABS-CBN'sTayong Dalawa, and in 2011, for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. And co-winner, Richard Yap's first acting award, from the PMPC).

Best Drama Supporting Actress - KC Concepcion, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala(ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Supporting Actor - Arjo Atayde, Dugong Buhay (ABS-CBN);

in a tie with...

Best Drama Supporting Actor - Aaron Villaflor, Juan dela Cruz (ABS-CBN)

(Young actor Arjo Atayde won last year's Best New Male TV Personality, for an acting vehicle, in MMK's Bangka episode; this is actually his first award, with the 'actor' tag; meanwhile, co-winner, Aaron Villaflor, earned his first recognition as best actor in a supporting role)

Best Drama Anthology - Magpakailanman (GMA)

Best Single Performance By An Actress - Nikki Gil, "Ilog" (episode) on MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya?) (ABS-CBN)

Best Single Performance By An Actor - Carlo Aquino, "Pulang Laso" (episode)on MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya?) (ABS-CBN)

Best Child Performer - Andrea Brillantes, Annaliza (ABS-CBN)

Best New TV Personality (Male) - Ruru Madrid, Maynila: Faith In Love (GMA-7)

Best New TV Personality (Female) - Janella Salvador, Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show - Banana Split: Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) and Bubble Gang (GMA)

Best Comedy Show - Pepito Manaloto (GMA 7)

Best Comedy Actor - Michael V, Bubble Gang (GMA 7)

Best Comedy Actress - Rufa Mae Quinto, Bubble Gang (GMA-7)

Best Musical Variety Show - ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN)

Best Variety Show - It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)

Best TV Host (Female) - Anne Curtis, It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)

Best TV Host (Male) - Billy Crawford, It's Showtime (ABS-CBN).

Best Public Service Program - Imbestigador ( GMA)

Best Public Service Program Host - Vicky Morales, Wish Ko Lang! (GMA)

Best Horror/Fantasy Program - Wansapantaym (ABS-CBN).

Best Reality Competition Program - Extra Challenge (GMA).

Best Reality Competition Program Host - Judy Ann Santos, Master Chef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN).

Best Game Show - Celebrity Bluff (GMA)

Best Game Show Host - Luis Manzano, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN).

Best Talent Search Program Talentadong Pinoy ( TV5).

Best Talent Search Program Hosts - Toni Gonzaga, Alex Gonzaga, and Robi Domingo, The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN)

Best Youth Oriented Program - LUV U (ABS-CBN).

Best Educational Program - Born To Be Wild ( GMA)

Best Educational Program Host - Kim Atienza, Matang Lawin (ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show - Kris TV (ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host - Vice Ganda, Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program - I-Witness ng GMA;

Best Documentary Program Hosts - Kara David, Howie Severino, Sandra Aguinaldo, and Jay Taruc, I-Witness (GMA)

Best Documentary Special - Gusto Kong Mag-aral (ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Show - I Juander ( GMA News TV)

Best Magazine Show Host -Jessica Soho, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho.

Best News Program - State of the Nation ( GMA News TV)

Best Newscaster (Male) - Mike Enriquez, 24 Oras (GMA)

Best Newscaster (Female) - Karen Davila, Bandila (ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show - Umagang Kay Ganda ( ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show Hosts - Unang Hirit team: Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos-De Guzman, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Danilo Federez, LharSantiago, Love Añover, Atty. Gabby Concepcion, Drew Arellano, Winnie Monsod, Pia Archangel, Luanne Dy, Connie Sison, Monica Verallo, Nathaniel Cruz, Tonipet Gaba, Susan Enriquez, at Ivan Mayrina (GMA)

Best Public Affairs Program - The Bottomline With Boy Abunda ( ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program Host - Boy Abunda, The Bottomline (ABS-CBN)

Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show - Startalk (GMA).

Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host (Male) - Ogie Diaz, Showbiz Inside Report (ABS-CBN)

Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host (Female) - Cristy Fermin, Ang Latest (TV5)

Best Children Show - Batibot (TV5)

Best Children Show Hosts - The cast of Tropang Potchi : Sabrina Man, Miggy Jimenez, Lianne Valentino, Isabel "Lenlen" Frial, Nomer Limatog, Miggs Cuaderno, Kyle Danielle Ocampo, at Potchi Mascot (GMA)

Best Travel Show - Biyahe ni Drew (GMA News TV)

Best Travel Show Host - Richard Gutierrez, Pinoy Adventure (GMA)

Best Lifestyle Show - Convergence ( Net25)

Best Lifestyle Show Host - Solenn Heusaff, Fashbook (GMA)



SPECIAL AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

Star of the Night (Female) - Kim Chiu

Star of the Night (Male) - Coco Martin

Special AWARD of RECOGNITION - Mr. GERMAN "Kuya Germs" MORENO





ADING FERNANDO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - MS. KITCHIE BENEDICTO-PAULINO

EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING - Mr. REY LANGIT

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Rayver happy for Matteo's rumored romance with Sarah

Now that his former girlfriend, Sarah Geronimo is being linked to his friend Matteo Guidicelli, Rayver Cruz is actually happy for the Filipino-Italian actor-model.

“Basta kung saan masaya ang bawat isa. Si Matteo, nakikita ko namang masaya siya ngayon, kapag dumadating sa shooting. So, happy ako. Kaibigan ko iyon,” Rayver said at the press conference of Cinema One Originals Currents at the ABS-CBN compound on Tuesday, November 5.

Rayver explained that nothing has changed when it comes to his friendship with Matteo.

“Wala namang epekto sa akin yung mga ganoon. Bago pa man mangyari lahat ng ito, bago pa lumabas yung issues, kaibigan ko na si Matteo.”

He added, "Parehas kaming taga-south. Parehas kami ng trainer, parehas kami ng gym. Lumalabas din kami, kasi magkakaibigan kami. So, hindi makakaapekto sa amin iyon. Sobrang comfortable namin."

On defending Cristine

Rayver defended former girlfriend Cristine Reyes from criticisms she got after her breakup with Derek Ramsay.

"Magkaibigan kami ni AA (Cristine’s nickname) and mabait na tao si Cristine. So, hindi totoo yung mga iyon."

He and Cristine have been sweethearts for a year. And Rayver doesn’t want to get involved in other issues surrounding the break-up.

"Right ko naman iyon na ayaw ko na lang pag-usapan kasi parang binabalik lang ng binabalik. So, para sa akin, hindi na lang ako magsasalita."

Rayver also said that he enjoys being single.

“Mas focused ako sa work and sa mga priorities ko sa buhay."

He also expressed his wish that the Hollywood remake of their movie "OTJ" will push through.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom

‘The Voice’ winner Mitoy Yonting to join ‘Showtime’

To those asking what’s next for “The Voice of the Philippines” winner Mitoy Yonting, the man with the big voice already has the answer.

The grand champion shared that ABS-CBN is cooking up three TV projects for him —including a sitcom, a Sunday show and a daily gig on “It’s Showtime.”

The Kapamilya noontime show is the archrival of “Eat Bulaga,” the show that gave Mitoy his first TV exposure.

But as far as the 43-year-old singer is concerned, there’s nothing wrong with accepting the noontime show offer—especially since he has “Eat Bulaga” host Vic Sotto’s blessings.

“Personally kinausap ko si Vic Sotto. Nilapitan ko si Bossing. Nagpaalam ako. Siyempre respeto naman ‘yun e ang laki naman ng naitulong sa’kin [ng Eat Bulaga] noong simula e,” he told the media during the launch of SMART Music’s SPINNR.

Mitoy added, “E sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Bossing medyo magkakaroon daw ako ng Showtime.’ Sabi niya, ‘Ok ‘yun!’ Tsaka sitcom, ‘E ‘di ayos!’”

Because the first three of his past TV appearances are on GMA, Mitoy is in effect a Kapuso who has become a Kapamilya.

It will be recalled that after congratulating the former Dabarkads for winning in “The Voice,” veteran host Joey De Leon shared via Twitter that Mitoy appeared with Vic in other  comedy shows, including “Ful Haus” on GMA-7 and “H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over!” on QTV Channel 11 (now GMA News TV).


Although he’s not yet sure whether he’s going to be a co-host or a resident “hurado” (judge) on “It’s Showtime,” Mitoy announced that he’s about to go onboard next month.

“Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin sa’kin e. Pero ‘yun ang sabi [na makakasama ko.] Kahit na propsman siguro pwede na. (laughs) Malaki naman ang katawan ko e!”

Once a Dabarkad, always a Dabarkad?

The former Draybers band member appreciates the “silent” support he’s getting from “Eat Bulaga.”

“Wala naman kaming masamang tinapay e. Kaya alam kong sinusuportahan nila ko kahit hindi ko nakikita.”

Mitoy shared that he personally thanked Joey at the Aliw Awards ceremony where he (Mitoy) was named Best Male Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars.

“Napatunayan ko lang na sinusuportahan nila ko nang ipagtanggol na ako ni Sir Joey sa tweets ng mga kumakalaban o mga kumekwestyon. Kaya napatunayan ko nang hindi ako pinabayaan ng dabarkads.”

Meanwhile, apart from P2 million cash, an Asian tour and a brand-new car, Mitoy’s “The Voice” victory entitles him to a four-year recording contract with MCA Music.

And although his first single has yet to be released,  Mitoy’s winning pieces in “The Voice” are now available to the public via MCA Music-SMART Music deal.

By Luigene Yanoria | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom

Paulo Avelino admits dating KC Concepcion

Now that he and LJ Reyes have broken up, Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino is giving love another chance.

In an interview with “Buzz ng Bayan” on Sunday, November 3, Paulo revealed that he is dating KC Concepcion, whom he has worked with in the drama anthology "MMK" two years ago.

“Yes, we are dating. (But) I just want to keep things private,” Paulo said.

He assures everyone that he still keeps in touch with his son by LJ.

“Sinisiguro ko na meron akong oras para sa bata. Kapag wala akong ginagawa, I try as much as possible to spend it with him,” Paulo previously told reporters.

KC herself recently made news following her dinner with NBA player Chandler Parsons and some friends during the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers pre-season game last October. While KC and Chandler were romantically linked, Paulo wasn’t jealous at all because KC and Chandler are just friends.

“Hindi rin talaga ako seloso. I try to think about things first before I really say anything or bring it out. Nasabi naman niya yung totoo, so wala naman (problema),” the actor said.

KC has been promoting Paulo's teleserye "Honesto" on Twitter.

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Rico Blanco: ‘I don’t monopolize the microphone’

An Ati-Atihan in Singapore come November 16? Anything’s possible, especially with Rico Blano channeling his Fiesto Bandido persona when he headlines the Sundown Festival there, along with other acts from 8 Asian countries.

And with Singapore being a melting pot of ethnicities, expect the international music festival to celebrate Asia’s diversity and culture.

When he carries the Philippine flag in this 8-hour, nonstop festival, Rico intends to introduce his latest alter ego for the first time outside of the country.


Designated cheerleader

But it won’t be just about him, even if the former Rivermaya frontman has been called upon to be the designated “cheerleader” of the fiesta. 

“When I do a show, a concert, it’s one big fiesta, one big party with everyone in the venue—whether it’s the technician on stage or it’s the audience or it’s the security manning the doors… it’s one big party with them and I want everybody to enjoy. It just happens that I’m the one holding the mic,” he told Yahoo Philippines OMG!.

To cater to non-Filipino audience, Rico turns to his longstanding performance mantra: “I don’t monopolize the microphone. I always enjoy it when I hear the audience singing along. I don’t monopolize the dancing either.”

A mostly Pinoy repertoire

For the last two decades, the 40-year-old musician has churned out hit after great hit including, among others, "Ulan,” "Awit ng Kabataan" Kisapmata” and “Panahon na Naman” with Rivermaya  and “Yugto” and “Your Universe” as a solo artist.

As he pledged to sing more Filipino songs in the festival, the audience can probably expect those classics in his set list.

“We would play mostly English songs and infuse a couple of Filipino songs. But this time around it's a festival to celebrate music from different countries in the region so I will probably (be doing) mostly Filipino songs.”

‘You better be good’

Rico recalls a moment a couple of years back which made him realize why Filipino musicians are among the best in the world.

“I remember being asked by a Thai journalist after playing MTV Asia Awards in Thailand in 2006. I was still with Rivermaya and we performed ‘You'll Be Safe Here.’ Pagbaba ng stage in-interview niya ko; he said he liked the performance. And I said, ‘There's more from where I came from. Visit the Philippines.’”

But for the solo artist, being consistent is a lot of work.

“We try to do our best to uphold that perception. Huwag mapahiya. Pilipino 'to e. Baka nga mas mataas ang expectations nila sa atin. 'Philippines? You better be good!'”

On Asian neighbors

Rico is set to perform with other bands from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, the lineup composed of Rocksteddy, Screw, D=OUT, AOA, Bosco Wong, Shao Yu Han, Yoga Lin, Nidji and No More Tear.

Rico is particularly looking forward to meeting Indonesia’s Nidji.

“When we toured Indonesia years back, they were massively popular. And we already did a show in one of the huge universities there. We did a show back-to-back with them. I never met them but they were phenomenal. Everyone was dressed the way they were dressed,” he said.

“I'd like to see how they're doing now. I'm excited to see how their music has matured.”

Lessons from K-Pop

As for the invasion of K-Pop, which some have dismissed as hype, the musician reminds its fellow artists to learn from its success.

“I think we shouldn't hate Korea because their music is immensely popular. They really invested a lot in their music. They have a certain boldness in their beat. It's a nice lesson for the rest of the world how a certain country can support their industry for it to become a strong player in the global scale. Which Korea has done not just in music but in other industries as well, like Samsung, Hyundai. So it's a good example of foresight and planning.”

The fifth staging of the music festival happens on November 16 at the at the F1 Pit Building, Marina Promenade in Singapore.

By Luigene Yanoria | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom