'MY BELOVED' Beats 'Budoy' and 'Walang Hanggan', Based on Nielsen Data in Mega Manila

The original series remains ahead of competition in viewer rich Mega Manila, which comprises 58 percent of total television households nationwide, according to the more widely recognized ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
 
Based on household data in Mega Manila, the program registered 42.7 share points versus ABS-CBN's Budoy's 27.4 points and Walang Hanggan's 32 points during its pilot airing last February 13. It continued its dominance in TV ratings after its successive victory on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
 In Mega Manila, the Kapuso primetime drama scored 40.9 share points, way ahead of Budoy's 27.9 points and Walang Hanggan's 33.5 points on Tuesday (February 14). On Wednesday and Thursday, it earned 39.1 points beating ABS-CBN's Budoy with 26.8 points and Walang Hanggan with 36.4 points on February 15; while on February 16, it posted a household audience share of 40.4 points higher than Kapamilya programs Budoy with 28.7 points and Walang Hanggan with 34.9 points.
 Anticipation is high for the reunion project of the real-life sweethearts in the Kapuso Network as they deliver offbeat character portrayals in the weeknight series. Dingdong plays the role of Arlan/Benjie, an angel of death or "sundo" who is punished to become human after falling in love with the beautiful mortal Sharina played by Marian.
 
More heart-stopping scenes and twists will unfold as the plot thickens with Arlan defying his task as asundo to save Sharina from her impending death. His actions anger the higher beings in his realm and confer Arlan the biggest punishment of all: they strip Arlan of his powers and duties as a sundo and he sends him to earth to become a mortal. Arlan's soul transfers to Benjie's body, who is a playboy and a member of small-time syndicate.
 
Trapped inside Benjie's body, Arlan must now learn how to live like humans and act like one of them. How will Benjie cope with his struggles in the mortal world and react when he comes face to face with Sharina? Will Sharina discover that the mystery man in the painting and Benjie are one and the same person?
 Meanwhile, Kapuso viewers will get another chance to watch in full swing the pilot week of the undying love story of Arlan and Sharina with a TV special titled MY BELOVED: ANG SIMULA NG WALANG KAMATAYANG PAG-IBIG. This will air on Sunday, February 19 right before Party Pilipinas.
 My Beloved airs Monday to Friday after Biritera on GMA Telebabad.
text and photo courtesy of GMA Network By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer

Sarah Geronimo Bids Farewell to Her ASAP Kapamilya this Sunday

Be amazed and mesmerized this Sunday (February 19) as Kapamilya stars perform fierce, fabulous, and showstopping performances on ASAP 2012.
 
Discover the meaning of unconditional love as Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano offers a very special musical tribute in his "Gary V, With Love" segment, while Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo goes beyond her limits and wows the audience with another explosive performance as she temporarily bids her ASAP family goodbye and invites everyone to her newest solo Sunday musical variety show Sarah G. Live, which will premiere on February 26.
 Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Vina Morales, Nikki Gil, Yeng Constantino, Jovit Baldivino, Jericho Rosales, Asian Supahstars Karylle and Christian Bautista, and ASAP Sessionistas will also showcase their singing talents.
 A very remarkable celebration, meanwhile, await Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla as she celebrates her 29 years in the showbiz industry; and the back-to-back birthday treats for John Prats, Empress, and Concert Sweetheart Anne Curtis.
 Continue the magic of the love month with the beautiful leading ladies Sarah, KC Concepcion, Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao and Iza Calzado; the Unofficially Yours lead stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin; and the whole cast of the newest teen comedy show Luv U. A grand welcome bash is ready for the newest Star Magic talent and the newest teen heartthrob Khalil Ramos.
 Another must-see is the mind-blowing dance number of ASAP Supahdancers Kim Chiu, Iya Villania, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, Gab Valenciano, and Billy Crawford.
 ASAP 2012 airs every Sunday, 12:15 nn, on ABS-CBN.
text and photo: ABS-CBN By Zeaven28 || Full Story: Pinoy Showbiz Surfer

El Gamma Penumbra - Choose Philippines “Piliin mo ang Pilipinas” Music Video

El Gamma Penumbra - Choose Philippines “Piliin mo ang Pilipinas” Music Video


Choose Philippines (Choose PH), a travel website created by ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) for Filipinos and foreigners looking for the real deal on what to see, where to go, what to eat, and where to stay in the Philippines, has launched a new music video on Sunday, February 19.

Featuring “Pilipinas Got Talent” finalist El Gamma Penumbra, the music video showed the beauty and natural wonders of the Philippines through the group’s famous shadow play.

The music video, titled “Piliin mo ang Pilipinas,” was performed by “Star Power” grand winner Angeline Quinto and singer Vincent Bueno.

"Piliin mo ang Pilipinas" was written by ABS-CBN CCM Vice President Robert Labayen, who also composed the much-lauded station ID song “Bro, Star ng Pasko.”

Watch the video HERE.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Angel Locsin Replaced by Anne Curtis as Century Tuna Endorser?

Angel Locsin Replaced by Anne Curtis as Century Tuna Endorser?


Did Anne Curtis replaced Angel Locsin as Century Tuna Endorser?

Answer: A big "No".

Angel Locsin is still part of the Century Tuna family as posted in the Century Tuna Superbods FB account.




On August 2010, Angel and Derek Ramsay were launched as Century Tuna's ambassadors of fit and active lifestyle campaign. And with a little over a year and a half, Anne Curtis is being paired with Derek as the newest Century Tuna Superbods endorser prompting the public to wonder if she replaces the "Unofficially Yours" star as Century Tuna endorser.

Watch their TVCs below:

Century Tuna TV Commercial Derek Ramsay and Anne Curtis




Century Tuna TV Commercial Derek Ramsay and Angel Locsin




Still, the question is - What will happen now to Angel?By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Kyle Imao is Pinoy Junior MasterChef Winner

Kyle Imao is Pinoy Junior MasterChef Winner


Twelve-year old Kyle Imao of Marikina was named the country’s first Junior MasterChef after leading the “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” finale’s two-part cooking challenge last night (February 18) with his oyster ravioli and Asian fusion shrimp and scallops, which had the judges raving.

Kyle proved his culinary supremacy over fellow kiddie cooks Philip, Mika, and Jobim with an overall score of 91.8 points in the “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Finale: The Live Cook-off” at the Treston International College and took home the P1 million cash prize and P1.5 million worth of culinary scholarship.




Trailing by only 0.7 points was the Cebu native and second placer Philip (91.1 pts) who won P500,000 and P1.5 million worth of culinary scholarship. Mika (84 pts) and Jobim (73.4 pts) got third and fourth places, respectively, and were both awarded with P250,000 and P500,000 worth of culinary scholarship.




Kyle burst to an early lead in the first challenge, which asked the Final Four kiddie cooks to prepare wow-worthy dishes under a P300 budget. Kyle’s astounding oyster ravioli obtained the highest average score from host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, Chef Ferns, Chef Lau, and Chef Jayps, as well as the 100 special guests who sampled the Final Four’s creations live during the finale.

Due to the high scores he got from Judy Ann and the three judges, Kyle managed to take the lead even if Mika’s chicken three-way dish captivated more people from the crowd composed of students, MMDA personnel, doctors, athletes, nurses, teachers, firemen, government employees, and businessmen.

The second challenge let loose Kyle, Philip, Mika, and Jobim in preparing their dream dishes, which required no cooking method or ingredient, in a nail-biting 30 minutes. Philip ruled this round but fell short in his final score to beat Kyle.

Aside from Judy Ann and the three resident judges, Via Mare restaurant owner and celebrated cook Glenda Rosales Barretto also critiqued the dream dishes and ultimately gave Kyle’s Asian fusion shrimp and scallops a perfect score of ten.

The seafood creation greatly enthralled Chef Lau, who said, “I told you before that in seven years, I want you to work for me. I’m sorry but I’m going to take that back; in seven years, I might work for you!”

The kiddie cooks’ live and final culinary battle, with the hashtag ‘#JuniorMasterFINALE,’ also became the most talked local topic on Twitter and the fourth trending topic worldwide. Filipino netizens even showed their support for their favorite kiddie cooks, flooding the micro-blogging site with terms ‘Congrats Kyle,’ ‘Go Jobim,’ and ‘Go Philip.’



Meanwhile, watch out for ABS-CBN’s local version of “MasterChef” that will showcase adult amateur and home cooks from all over the country.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Gerald Anderson Talks About Valentine's Date with Sarah Geronimo

Gerald Anderson Talks About Valentine's Date with Sarah Geronimo


Gerald Anderson Talks About Valentine's date with Sarah Geronimo

Is Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo in a "official" relationship status now?

They admit having a constant communication even after their movie "Won't Last a Day Without You"

He gave her a

In a recent interview Gerald Anderson revealed that he and Pop Superstar Sarah Geronimo dated and revealed that they had a good time at a KTV bar.

Here is what Gerald said:

“Actually in-invite ko siya ng Valentine’s Day. Magkasama kami but it was a group date.”

Anderson revealed further the he was with Sarah and her family:

“Nag-KTV kami… Malaking grupo kami. Sobrang kong na-appreciate na nakasama ko siya.”

Is this the start of something more for them? A date with the whole family of Sarah is a start don’t you think?

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Christian Bautista Goes ‘First Class’

Christian Bautista Goes ‘First Class’


In celebration of Christian Bautista’s 10th anniversary in showbiz, Universal Records is releasing his highly-anticipated First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album.

This CD, which has a limited edition coffee table book, includes nine new tracks, five hits from the original Outbound, and new recording of his earlier hits Hands To Heaven and The Way You Look At Me.

“This album is really special because it celebrates my 10 years in showbiz,” says Christian. “This is really an important project because this marks my return to doing originals. I am extremely happy also that I was given this chance to re-record two of my biggest hits. Recording those tracks brought so many memories.”

The album’s carrier single Beautiful To Me, a sweeping ballad, will be launched this February 26 on ASAP 2012.

Christian also expressed excitement over the chance to work with some of the most promising artists of this generation Angeline Quinto for In Love With You, originally recorded by Regine Velasquez and Asian superstar Jacky Cheung, and KC Concepcion for We Could Be In Love, first interpreted by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane.

Famed band Neocolours reunites to collaborate with Christian on the original Sasabihin.

As part of his celebration of 10 years in the business, Christian goes full circle by having a duet with Sam Concepcion for Rescue You, composed by Singapore-based Tat Tong. Christian and Sam were launched into showbiz via The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe almost a decade ago.

Japanese Pop singer Baby M also has a duet with Christian in the album – In My Arms.

The album includes impressive original tracks like Love You This Much, Let Go, and Whole. The theme of A Special Symphony, I’m Already King, is also included with Outbound tracks All That’s Left, Faith, What Can I Do, Unphotographable.

“This is a very important album, so I am really hoping everyone can support me,” admits Christian. “We have worked hard to make this album a fitting tribute to my 10 years in showbiz.”



TRACK LIST:

1. Beautiful To Me
2. In Love With You with Angeline Quinto
3. Love You This Much
4. We Could Be In Love with Kc Concepcion
5. Let Go
6. Rescue You with Sam Concepcion
7. Whole
8. I’m Already King
9. In My Arms with Baby M
10. Sasabihin with Neocolours
11. What Can I Do
12. Faith
13. Unphotographable
14. All That’s Left
15. Love Moves In Mysterious Ways
16. Hands To Heaven featuring Zia Quizon
17. The Way You Look At Me

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Sarah Geronimo and Mommy Divine's Long-Kept Secret Probed and Revealed

Sarah Geronimo and Mommy Divine's Long-Kept Secret Probed and Revealed


The compelling life story of the power mother-and-daughter tandem of showbiz, Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo and her Mommy Divine was unraveled in the latest episode of ABS-CBN's newest entertainment talkshow "Showbiz Inside Report."

Themed, "Sa Ngalan ng Ina, Sa Ngalan ng Anak," "SIR" through its hosts Janice de Belen, Carmina Villaroel, Joey Marquez, and Ogie Diaz uncovered the tales of love and sacrifice involving the Pop Royalty and her mom. Interesting questions were answered like: How was Sarah's childhood? How did Mommy Divine raise her kids? What are the most important values they never compromise? Are there still dreams that Sarah and Mommy Divine want to achieve?

Meanwhile, "SIR" remained on top in its timeslot as it won the ratings game with 8.4% national TV rating compared to the 7.3% garnered by GMA's "Startalk," based on Kantar Media.

Never miss this compelling story with in-depth discussions in another must-see episode of ABS-CBN's latest showbiz-oriented talkshow, "Showbiz Inside Report" this Saturday (February 18) at 2:30pm, after "It's Showtime." For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter and 'like' their Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Kyle, Kauna-unahang Pinoy Junior MasterChef

Wagi ang 12-anyos na si Kyle ng Marikina bilang ang kauna-unahang Junior MasterChef ng bansa matapos mamangha ang mga hurado sa kanyang inihaing oyster ravioli at Asian fusion shrimp at scallops sa magkaibang cooking challenges sa “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Finale: The Live Cook-off” na ginanap kagabi (Feb 18) sa Treston International College.

Nanaig nga ang husay ni Kyle sa pagluluto laban kina Philip, Mika, at Jobim sa kanyang kabuuang 91.8 puntos at mag-uuwi ng P1 milyon at P1.5 milyong halaga ng culinary scholarship.

Pumangalawa naman si Philip na nagkamit ng 91.1 puntos at nanalo ng P500,000 at P1.5 milyong halaga ng culinary scholarship. Nakuha naman nina Mika (84 pts) at Jobim (73.4 pts) ang ikatlo at ikaapat na pwesto at panalo ng tig-P250,000 at P500,000 worth ng culinary scholarship.

Sa unang challenge pa lang ay nanguna na si Kyle sa kanyang kamangha-manghang oyster ravioli na nakatanggap ng pinakamataas na pinagsamang puntos mula sa host na si Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, mga huradong sina Chef Ferns, Chef Lau, at Chef Jayps at 100 espesyal na panauhin na tinikman at hinusgahan nang live ang gawa ng Final Four sa mismong finale.

Dahil sa malaking puntos na nakuha niya kina Judy Ann at sa tatlong hurado, nanguna pa rin si Kyle sa round na ito kahit pa mas pumatok ang inihandang ‘chicken three-way’ ni Mika sa madlang binuo ng mga estudyante, MMDA personnel, doktor, atleta, nars, guro, bumbero, empleyado ng gobyerno, at negosyante.

Live ding nasaksihan ng buong bayan ang pangalawang challenge kung saan nagluto sina Kyle, Philip, Mika, at Jobim ng kanilang ‘dream dishes’ sa loob ng nakakatensyong 30 minuto. Ipinanalo ni Philip ang round na ito ngunit hindi naging sapat para patumbahin si Kyle sa kanilang final scores.

Para sa ‘dream dish’ live cook-off challenge, nagsilbi ring hurado ang pinagpipitagang cook at may-ari ng Via Mare restaurant na si Glenda Rosales Barretto na nagbigay ng perpektong 10 puntos sa Asian fusion shrimp at scallops ni Kyle.

Hindi na nga naitago ni Chef Lau ang pagkahumaling sa kanyang lutuin at nagkumento, “’Di ba sinabi ko sa iyo dati na sa pitong taon, gusto kong magtrabaho ka para sa akin? Sorry pero babawiin ko ‘yun dahil in seven years, baka ako na ang magtrabaho para sa iyo!”

Talaga namang tinutukan ng bayan ang live na bakbakan sa kusina dahil nag-numero uno ang hashtag na ‘#JuniorMasterChefFINALE’ sa local trending topics ng micro-blogging site na Twitter at ikaapat naman sa buong mundo. Ipinakita din ng Filipino netizens ang suporta sa kanilang paboritong kiddie cooks sa pag-trend ng ‘Congrats Kyle,’ ‘Go Jobim’ at ‘Go Philip’ sa parehong site.

Samantala, abangan naman ang pagpapamalas ng mga mas nakatatanda sa kanilang talento sa pagluluto sa pagdating ng lokal na bersyon ng “MasterChef” sa ABS-CBN.



















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Kapalaran ni Coco, Magbabago na sa 'Walang Hanggan'

Magsisimula nang umikot ang kapalaran ng karakter ni Coco Martin sa top-rating Primetime Bida teleserye ng ABS-CBN na "Walang Hanggan." Matapos ang mararahas na pinagdaan, hindi na makakayanan ni Daniel (Coco) ang sakit na kanyang nararamdaman nang akalain niyang nagbabago na ang damdamin ni Katerina (Julia Montes) para sa kanya, kaya't magpapasya itong lisanin na ang hacienda ng mga Alcantara. Makikita naman ito ni Emily (Dawn Zulueta) na magandang oportunidad para sa inaasam niyang paghihiganti sa mga Montenegro kaya't pagdedesisyonan niyang kupkupin si Daniel. Ngunit sa kabila ng maitim na balak, mangingibabaw ang lukso ng dugo lalo na sa pagpunta nila sa Italy para sa isang wine business venture. Matuklasan na kaya ni Emily na si Daniel ang inaakalang niyang namatay na anak nila ni Marco (Richard Gomez)? Paano magbabago ang buhay ni Daniel ngayong kasama na niya ang tunay na ina? Huwag palampasin ang pagbabago ng buhay ng mga karakter ng "Walang Hanggan" gabi-gabi, sa bago nitong time slot, pagkatapos ng "E-Boy" sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mag-log on sa www.walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com, i-like ang http://facebook.com/abs.walanghanggan, o sundan ang @walanghanggan_ sa Twitter.

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'Bottomline with Boy Abunda' Pinarangalan sa 2012 Gandingan at USTV Awards

Muling humakot ng parangal ang late-night current affairs program ng ABS-CBN na “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” sa ginanap na 8th USTv Students' Choice Awards at Gandingan: The UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards kamakailan.

Kinilala ang “Bottomline” bilang Students’ Choice of Public Affairs–Talk Show Program sa USTv Awards at Best Development-Oriented Talk Show sa Gandingan. Pinarangalan rin ang host ng programang si Boy Abunda sa Gandingan bilang Best Development-Oriented Talk Show Host.

Ang USTv Awards ay taunang parangal ng University of Sto. Tomas (UST) na kumikilala sa kagalingan ng mga programa at personalidad na nagtataguyod ng Thomasian values at mga turo ng Katoliko. Samantala, ang Gandingan Awards naman ay ang awards program ng University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) na nagbibigay din ng parangal sa mga programa at personalidad na nagtataguyod naman ng mga isyu para sa kaunlaran.

Ang tatlong parangal ay dagdag patunay lamang sa kalidad at kagalingan ng nasabing programa ng Asia's King of Talk. Matatandaang kinilala rin ang “Bottomline” bilang Best Talk Show for 2011 sa prestiyosong 16th Asian TV Awards kung saan tinalo nito ang anim na palabas ng ibang bansa sa Asya kabilang ang CNN Hong Kong at New Delhi TV ng India.

Huwag palampasin ang pagtalakay ng mahahalagang isyu sa “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” tuwing Sabado ng gabi, 11:30pm, pagkatapos ng “Banana Split” sa ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on lamang sa www.abs-cbn.com o sundan and abscbndotcom sa Twitter.

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'Maria la del Barrio,' Malapit Nang Magwakas

Huling dalawang linggo na ng top-rating Primetime Bida teleseryeng pinagbibidahan nina Erich Gonzales at Enchong Dee, ang "Maria la del Barrio." Mula ng magsimula ito noong nakaraang taon, hindi binigo ng programa ang fans dahil sa gabi-gabing maiinit na eksena ng mga bidang karakter nitong sina Maria (Erich) at Luis (Enchong). Ngayong linggo, saksihan ang ganti ng tadhana sa mga taong nang-api kay Maria. Mabawi kaya nila ni Luis ang anak na si Andy sa kamay ni Sabrina (Jewel Mische)? Manalo na kaya sa korte si Sandra (Assunta de Rossi) at makuha ang parte niya sa Amore mula kay Victoria (Angel Aquino)? Tuluyan na kayang magkabalikan at mabuo na ang pamilya nila Maria at Luis? Huwag palampasin ang mas mga umiinit na tagpo sa “Maria la del Barrio,” bago mag-"TV Patrol," sa ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on sa www.abs-cbn.com o sundan ang @abscbndotcom sa Twitter.

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