Lucy Torres-Gomez Reacts to Richard Gomez - Dawn Zulueta Kissing Scenes
Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez reveals that she is one of the many avid viewers not only of ABS-CBN’s most watched TV program, “Walang Hanggan” but also of the timeless tandem of her husband Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta.
“It’s really romantic how they did their last film as a love team 20 years ago, and until now Richard’s onscreen chemistry with Dawn is still strong. It’s palpable, and it’s just wonderful,” Lucy said.
Lucy cleared that she is not jealous over the intimate scenes between Richard and his ex-girlfriend Dawn. She stressed, “I never faulted him for being in a business that allows him to kiss other women. For me, it’s just work.”
Meanwhile, the story of “Walang Hanggan” intensifies even more now that Marco (Richard) and Emily (Dawn) is slowly rekindling their closeness. How will Marco’s life change after his wife Jane (Rita Avila) died from the much-talked about plane crash? Will he be more driven to win back Emily’s heart? Or will his romantic pursuits be preempted by the accusation that Emily was the mastermind of Jane’s death?
Don’t miss the explosive revelations of “Walang Hanggan,” weeknights, after “Princess and I” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates, log-on to http://walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/abs.walanghanggan, or follow @walanghanggan_ on Twitter.
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Lucy Torres-Gomez Reacts to Richard Gomez - Dawn Zulueta Kissing Scenes
GMA Network Program Line-Up for 2nd Half of 2012 Revealed
GMA Network Program Line-Up for 2nd Half of 2012 Revealed
Expect no less from GMA Network as it unveils a pioneering line up of groundbreaking programs primed to dominate the airwaves for the second half of 2012.
An innovative and fresh dose of primetime and afternoon prime soaps as well as reality, sitcoms, talk shows and talent searches accounts for the variety of entertainment programs that will not only take viewing satisfaction to greater heights but also create waves in the hearts of every Pinoy.
Leading the explosive program launches is the network’s first multigenerational drama, "Luna Blanca", which premiered last May 21. With an all-star cast and top-notch production values, this Kapuso offering will run for three generations with a different lineup of actors to topbill each generation’s tale. Chosen to play the coveted lead roles in the first generation are Jillian Ward as Luna and Mona Louise Rey as Blanca. Portraying the teen characters in the second generation are Barbie Forteza as Blanca and Bea Binene as Luna. For the third generation, the adult characters will be played by Ms Heart Evangelista as Blanca; and Bianca King as Luna. Under the direction of Dominic Zapata, Luna Blanca tells the story of the twin sisters and their journey towards discovering their ancestry and, at the same time, fulfilling their personal destinies.
Another premium creation of the GMA Entertainment TV Group is the latest primetime series, "Makapiling Kang Muli". This original drama marks the comeback of Richard Gutierrez and Carla Abellana on Primetime TV. Playing equally important roles in the series are Mark Anthony Fernandez and Sarah Lahbati. Completing the powerhouse ensemble are award-winning and respected movie and television actors: Phillip Salvador, Robert Arevalo, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil and Ms. Gloria Romero together with TJ Trinidad, John Lapus, Paolo Paraiso, Rocky Gutierrez and introducing Janine Gutierrez. Under the helm of award-winning actor/director Ricky Davao, Makapiling Kang Muli, which premiered last June 4, features a riveting story about love, family and dreams.
Soon to soar viewership ratings is GMA’s compelling primetime drama, "One True Love" which premiered last night, June 11. This highly dramatic and heart-rending series introduces the network’s next big primetime leading man and leading lady, Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes. Alden and Louise land their biggest roles to date as the lead stars of this program about the enduring power of love between two people from two different walks of life. Under the direction of Andoy Ranay, One True Love brings together an ensemble cast headlined by three of the country’s biggest and brightest actors in film and television: Jean Garcia, Raymond Bagatsing and making her television debut as a Kapuso, Agot Isidro.
Aside from producing an arsenal of breakthrough primetime soaps, the GMA Entertainment TV Group also unveils the exciting line-up of new shows in the network’s unbeatable Afternoon Prime Block.
First on the list is the original drama series, "Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?", which premiered last June 4. Starring Geoff Eigenmann, Jennica Garcia, Jackie Rice and Michael de Mesa, Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? follows a compelling storyline that explores how bonds between family members are put to the test in the face of love. It also features Bobby Andrews, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Diego Castro, Bubbles Paraiso, Pancho Magno, and Angelika de la Cruz. Banking on its unique storyline and exceptional portrayals of cast, Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? clearly is off to a promising start after it topped its timeslot with high TV ratings.
GMA-7 offers a compelling drama to its indomitable afternoon drama block with "Faithfully". Premiering June 18, this absorbing and intriguing daytime soap gathers seven of the network’s brightest and talented actors and actresses: Maxene Magalona, Isabel Oli, Vaness del Moral and Michelle Madrigal, introducing Isabelle Daza with Marc Abaya and Mike Tan. Directed by Mike Tuviera, Faithfully is filled with drama, mystery and suspense as the families and friendships of these women are broken by secrets and lies.
Also in the offing is "Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa", a family drama all set to make audiences laugh, cry and fall in love beginning July 9. Under the direction of Gil Tejada, Jr., multitalented actress Jennylyn Mercado and prized leading man Sid Lucero team up for the first time in this afternoon drama about a girl who at a very young age learned and experienced all the hardships in life. Angelu de Leon, Saab Magalona, Frank Magalona, Crystal Reyes, Carl Guevarra and Liza Lorena complete the stellar cast of this original soap filled to the brim with drama, mystery and romance.
To complete the list of prime dramas in the afternoon block is "My Daddy Dearest" which premiered yesterday, June 11. The new afternoon program revolves around the story of a hardworking father whose life turns upside down as he transforms from a Macho-Papa to a Sexy-Mama. Multi-awarded singer-songwriter-actor Mr. Ogie Alcasid headlines this spell-binding yet heart-warming family series together with Jolina Magdangal, Pauleen Luna, Ehra Madrigral, JC Tiuseco together with Pinky Amador, Sherilyn Reyes, Mike ‘Pekto’ Nacua, Kyle Ocampo, and GMA’s adorable child star Milkcah Wynne Nacion.
In addition, GMA launches another family drama series every Sunday afternoon via "Together Forever". Premiering June 17, this newest program is topbilled by the popular tandem of Elmo Magalona and Julie Ann San Jose together with Steven Silva, Enzo Pineda, Renz Valerio, Sef Cadayona, Benedict Campos and introducing Janine Gutierrez. Under the direction of Dick Lindayag, Together Forever tells the story of how a fateful accident will bridge two people and change the lives of three siblings.
Following its highly-successful first season, Protégé — Kapuso Network’s all-original talent search — is back with an exciting twist! Premiering August 5, Protégé opens its doors to all artista aspirants who want to bare their dreams in the biggest platform to stardom via "Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break!" This competition will be hosted by multi-awarded Kapuso star Dingdong Dantes as the Gala Presenter and versatile actress Carla Abellana as the Journey Host. Jennylyn Mercado returns as the host of Inside Protégé while Maxene Magalona is the Web Jock for the daily updates in Protégé Webisodes. This search is said to be the biggest yet as Protégé taps the professional guidance of five celebrity mentors who would lead the hunt for their respective artista protégés around the country. The impressive roster of high-profile and formidable mentors are Phillip Salvador, Roderick Paulate, Gina Alajar, Ricky Davao, and Jolina Magdangal.
The network also brings to Kapuso viewers the upcoming talk show of Mrs Jinkee Pacquiao via "Love.Life." Mrs Pacman steps into the spotlight as she hosts her very first talk show in the Kapuso Network.
Viewers can only expect better and more exciting programs on the second quarter of the year as GMA Network launched several programs last May.
The much awaited comeback of GMA’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera to comedy happens, as she embarks on her newest project, "Tweets for My Sweet", which premiered last May 6. The highly-anticipated “dramedy” tells a story of a young lady Meg (Marian Rivera) who grew up in the province and will take chances in obtaining her dream of having a Cafe transform into reality. Completing the cast are Ms Nova Villa, Roderick Paulate, Sheena Halili, Chef Boy Logro, Barbie Forteza and Elmo Magalona.
The well-loved tandem of multi-awarded singer and songwriter Ogie Alcasid and Asian TV Best Comedy Actor recipient Michael V. headline the newest comedy-musical-talk show of GMA Network, "Pare & Pare", which premiered last May 20. Kapuso viewers get to see a refreshingly different yet infectious humor of Pareng Ogie and Pareng Bitoy as they host their very first late-night talk show every Sunday night.
GMA-7 and San Miguel Pure Foods Company Inc. (SMPFC), launch a new cooking show that features the country’s top showbiz and lifestyle personalities via "Cooking with the Stars", which premiered last May 28. TV host and radio deejay Grace Lee banners this cooking program that showcases delectable, easy-to-prepare dishes that have viewers’ nationwide craving for more.
With its well-chosen cast, high production values, and pioneering concepts, GMA Network is sure to remain No. 1 in the hearts of the televiewers.
Kim Chiu Tests the Character of ‘PBB Teens’
Kim Chiu Tests the Character of ‘PBB Teens’
Primetime princess and first Teen Big Winner Kim Chiu has returned to the Pinoy Big Brother house this week to help Big Brother in bringing out the “PBB Teen Edition 4” housemates’ real personality.
As a former housemate who had once lived through social tension inside the closely monitored house, Kim will impart lessons and encouragement to the current housemates as well as bring positive influence to them.
Kim’s visit is just one of the four “Big Events” Big Brother has in store for the last four weeks of the program, which is slated to hold its Big Night on July 7.
Meanwhile, Myrtle, Tom, and Yves landed on the chopping block this week. While Myrtle was automatically nominated in a task-related selection by the male housemates, the teens also voted for Tom, who allegedly spews offensive jokes, and Yves, who was accused of leading on Myrtle amidst being in a relationship with his friend in the outside world.
Watch “PBB Teen Edition 4” with Toni Gonzaga after “Dahil sa Pag-ibig” in Primetime Bida and “PBB Teen Edition 4 Uber 2012” hosted by Bianca Gomzales, Robi Domingo, and John Prats after “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” in Kapamilya Gold and “SabadUBER” after “Showbiz Inside Report” on Saturdays on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, follow @OfficialPBB4 on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/OfficialBigBrother.
Angel Aquino, Buth Francisco, Zoren Legaspi and Venus Raj to Host the 35th Gawad Urian
Angel Aquino, Buth Francisco, Zoren Legaspi and Venus Raj to Host the 35th Gawad Urian
All is set for this night of illustriousness, the Gawad Urian awards night which is the most prestigious film award-giving body in the Philippines will go down in history.
This annual ceremony presented by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino is regarded as the most respected and most prestigious film awards institution in the country. Geniuses in the field of film-making and artistry will gather in the historic hollowed hall of AFP Theatre to witness the awards convocation. The star-studded evening will be attended by the big names in Philippine Cinema and stars of all generations will come to light as presenters – from Jean Garcia and Yul Servo, Maja Salvador and Aaron Villaflor to uprising stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, and many more.
Don’t miss its airing on June 16, 2012 at 11:00 p.m. with replays on June 17 at 4:00 p.m. and on June 24 at 10:00 p.m. only on the Philippines’ number one cable channel, Cinema One.
MATT EVANS, BUGBOG-SARADO!
na Father's Day episode ng "Maalaala Mo Kaya" ngayong Sabado (Hunyo
16) kung saan bibigyang buhay niya ang karakter ni Tikboy, isa sa mga
anak ng mapang-abusong ama na si Toto (William Lorenzo).
Sa halip na lumaki sa piling ng matatag na haligi ng tahanan, pawang
takot at sakit ang kinagisnan ni Tikboy at ng kanyang mga kapatid
dahil sa pagiging mapanakit ng kanilang ama. Paano nga ba bubuuin ang
isang pamilyang winasak ng karahasan?
Kasama nina Matt at William sa heavy family drama "MMK" episode
ngayong Sabado sina Jaclyn Jose, Neil Coleta, Dianne Medina, Lauren
Young, Hiyasmin Neri, Arlene Tolibas, Mario Capalad, Ganiel Krishnan,
Jairus Aquino, Basty Alcanses, Khaycee Aboloc, Dexie Daulat, at Veyda
Inoval. Ito ay sa ilalim ng pagsasaliksik ni Alex Martin, panulat ni
Joan Habana, at sa direksyon ni Raz de la Torre.
Huwag palampasin ang isa na namang markadong heavy family drama
ngayong Sabado ng gabi sa longest-running drama anthology ng Asya, ang
"Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK), pagkatapos ng "Wansapanataym."
Para sa iba pang updates, mag log on sa www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, sundan
ang @MMKOfficial sa Twitter, at i-"like" ang
www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial. By Night Owl || Full Story: Kapamilyanewsngayon
"ARYANA" GUSTONG LUMIPAD?
mataas na expectation sa kanya ng publiko na maging mabuting role
model sa mga bataang fans ng kanyang show.
Kwento ng pinakabagong Kapamilya primetime princess, bagama't
kinakabahan, mas ganado siyang magpakitang gilas ngayon alang-alang sa
loyal followers ng "Aryana." Ani ni Ella, "Gusto ko po talagang maging
good example sa kanila. Kaya gagawin ko po ang best ko sa lahat ng
ginagawa ko para sa kanila," sabi ni Ella.
Ayon pa kay Ella na 4th year high school na ngayong pasukan, hangad
niyang maibahagi sa TV viewers ang pagpapahalaga niya sa pag-aaral.
"Sa tulong po ng show namin, sana ma-inspire silang magpursige para
pumasok araw-araw at gawin ang best nila sa school, mapa-academics man
or extra-curricular man, tulad ng swimming na sport ni Aryana sa
kwento," sabi niya.
Sa gitna ng kanyang kasikatan ngayon, alam ni Ella na hindi habambuhay
ang kanyang pagiging artista. Tulad ng ibang ka-edad niya, may dream
job din tween mermaid ng primetime, at ito ay ang 'lumipad.' Aniya,
"Pangarap ko pong maging flight attendant at makabiyahe sa iba't ibang
bahagi ng mundo."
Samantala, patuloy ring nagiging bukambibig at nagpapakilig sa viewers
ang mga namumuong love team sa pagitan ng dalawang pares ng teenagers
sa kwento--sina Aryana at Marlon (Paul Salas); at Megan (Michelle
Vito) at Hubert (Dom Roque). Magagawa pa ba ni Marlon na maagaw ang
atensyon ng bestfriend niya na si Aryana mula sa campus hearthtthrob
na si Hubert? Lalo bang mag-iinit ang dugo ni Megan sa half-sister
niya sa pagkakataong matuklasan niyang ang lalaking gusto niya ay
nahuhumaling kay Aryana?
Huwag palampasin ang "Aryana," gabi-gabi, sa Primetime Bida ng
ABS-CBN, bago mag-"TV Patrol. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on
lamang sa www.abs-cbn.com o sundan and abscbndotcom sa Twitter. By Night Owl || Full Story: Kapamilyanewsngayon
Apple Inc. Launches iOS6 and Updated Siri
Apple Inc. Launches iOS6 and Updated Siri
Apple CEO Tim Cook unwraps its own mobile mapping service and improved Siri voice assistant during the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, June 11.
Cook unveiled Apple's new new services such as in-house mapping, beefed-up Siri software, address-bar search on its Safari browser - to help keep at bay Google and its fast-growing Android mobile platform.
Apple tweaked several features in its mobile operating system to try to enhance its ability to entice users to stay within its ecosystem. The upgrades marked a bolstering of Apple’s arsenal as it tries to keep its top-down applications and hardware environment ahead of competition from Android device makers such as Samsung Electronics and Motorola Mobility.
But the highlight was the debut of Apple’s in-house mapping service after years of development, a direct challenge to the same Google service that is one of the most popular functions on both Android smartphones and the iPhone.
Apple’s new mobile software — the iOS6 — will be available in the fall. It comes with a mapping system “built from the ground up,” said software chief Scott Forstall.
It will be replacing Google Maps, until now a pre-loaded app on the iPhone and iPad, with its own in-house map service, delivering a big blow to Google, which gets about half its mobile map traffic from Apple mobile devices.
The move signals how the friendship between the two tech giants — former Google CEO Eric Schmidt once sat on Apple’s board — has become a bitter rivalry shaping the evolution of the mobile industry. Late co-founder Jobs was famously quoted as saying he was willing to go “thermonuclear” on the search leader, after it decided to position Android against the iPhone.
Now Apple will do its utmost to reduce its reliance on Google, said Colin Gillis, analyst with BGC Partners.
“What happens if one day Google decides to not provide Apple with maps,” said Gillis. “You can’t have that kind of dependency on a competitor.”
Apple’s map service comes with three-dimensional images of cities called “Flyover” along with real-time traffic updates and also turn-by-turn navigation, the last a feature that Google has in Android devices but had not made available in Apple devices.
And Siri, the innovative voice-activated iPhone search-feature users have criticized as faulty and inadequate, will now also be available on iPads and recites a larger database of answers, especially sports, restaurants and movies.
Siri is also integrated into the new mapping service so users can ask for step-by-step directions.
While Apple is late to the game with turn-by-turn directions, Forrester analyst Charles Golvin said that Apple’s new service featured various nice touches, demonstrating Apple’s ability to take an experience offered by rivals and “go even further.”
He also cited a new app for iPhone and iPads called Passbook that organizes a user’s electronic airline tickets, movie tickets and restaurant loyalty cards. The app is a “harbinger of them doing much, much more,” said Golvin, pointing to the electronic payment and mobile commerce market.
Finally, executives said Apple has integrated No. 1 social network Facebook deeper into the operating system, allowing Siri-users to post photos with voice commands.
Shares in Apple ended Monday down 1.6 percent at $571.17 after climbing in early trade, repeating a typical pattern where investors buy up the stock in anticipation of news, then cash out.
Angelica Panganiban Talks About Relationship Status with John Lloyd Cruz
Angelica Panganiban Talks About Relationship Status with John Lloyd Cruz
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Angelica Panganiban has finally came out and talk about her rumored romance with John Lloyd Cruz.
In her taped interview with "The Buzz", Angelica firmly said that they're just friends.
Nagkatrabaho lang kami and sa ngayon hanggang doon pa lang iyon. Magkaibigan kami, yun lang yun.
Kung magiging special siya, eh di makikita niyo. Malalaman niyo. Kung maging matalik kaming magkaibigan, magiging special siya."
Angelica also denied the rumor that she and John Lloyd were seen kissing in public.
Yun yung medyo imposible na talagang mangyari. Hindi na ako yun. Hindi ko naman lubos maisip na gagawin ko 'yun."
Aiza on Charice: Let her be
“Enough of comparing, enough of whatever. That’s very immature,” she told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! and other entertainment media during the press conference for “Rock of Ages” on Wednesday, June 6.
“I mean, I have nothing to say about it. With Charice, whatever she does, that’s fine, as long as she’s happy. Natatawa lang ako sa mga tao,” Aiza said, citing headlines that said Charice was “uma-Aiza”or that the international singing sensation is “the new Aiza Seguerra.”
“She’s a whole different human being so let her be. If that’s what she wants, if that is image is kung sino siya talaga, let her be,” she said.
Happy
Two years after her last theater appearance (as Gary Coleman in “Avenue Q”), Aiza is back on stage as Regina the hippie city planner-turned-activist in the local production of the stage musical “Rock of Ages.”
Aiza will star with local stars Vina Morales and Nyoy Volante, as well as international rock star MiG Ayesa, who starred in the first national tour of the acclaimed Broadway musical.
The singer-actress said she always enjoys working with theater professionals.
“Sa totoo lang, napakasarap ng ganito. One thing I love about theater is they’re all professionals. Alam mo yun, pag sinabi mong call time, kahit si MiG Ayesa pa yan, andun yan before the call time,” Aiza said.
“Yan yung sana mamana ng mga artista natin na iba.”
She is also part of an upcoming ABS-CBN soap opera which will star Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.
As for her love life, Aiza says she’s happy, but refuses to elaborate.
“I’m happy. Yun lang. I’m happy, period. Thanks,” she said.
Produced by Atlantis Productions, “Rock of Ages” runs from June 15 to July 8 at Carlos P. Romulo Theatre, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
Hero admits Sandara’s departure affected his career
“Nag-start siya noong si Sandara, umalis na. Nagalit ako sa kanya noon sobra, as in magshu-shoot kami ng pelikula, parang farewell movie niya iyon. Ang daming naka-line up na projects, may commercials ganyan tapos bigla in a snap, aalis ka,” Hero said in a “Showbiz Inside Report” interview on Saturday, June 9.
Hero also revealed that he and Sandara did not get along well, even if they were sweet to each other on-cam. Their constant quarrels made Sandara (who is now female K-pop group 2ne1) tell Hero to his face that she doesn’t like him.
Different culture
“Iba 'yung kultura niya, nila. Iba 'yung trip niya. Pero may mga kasundo naman siya. Kasundo ko naman, pero lagi kami nag-aaway. Hindi ko alam, pero parang palagi mainit 'yung ulo niya sakin," Hero said.
Did he have an attitude problem?
“Alam ko ang mga naririnig ko na sinasabi nila sa akin na ‘suplado ka’, actually may nagsabi na ‘yumabang ka, lumaki ulo mo.’ Hindi ko naman na-observe,” Hero relates.
He admitted not having a good relationship with the press and explained he was just defending himself that time.
“Ang alam kong nagalit sa akin yung press kasi sumasagot ako. Kapag ininterview ako, ako yung taong kapag alam kong kailangan kong depensahan ang sarili ko, lalaban ako talaga,” he said.
Family matter
Others think Henry, his brother, sent Hero’s career spiraling downwards. But Hero defended Henry, saying his brother has been guiding and protecting him ever since.
“Kung ang manager mo kamag-anak mo, kapatid mo, iba yung protection na nakukuha mo. Iyon yung siguro hindi naintindihan ng tao na pinaglalabanan ko,” he said.
Intrigues affecting his family made Hero shy away from showbiz.
“Kasi hindi ko na kaya ang tinitira sa pamilya. Ok lang kung ako, kaso sila na, wala na akong magagawa. Ayoko na sobrang apektado na sila, nagdecide ako na stop,” he explained.
Hero eventually avoided talking to people.
“Hindi ako lumalabas. Yung way ko hindi ako nagpapakita sa tao kung may mga kumakausap sa akin hindi ko muna kinakausap. Sabi ko, ayaw ko muna talaga.”
Hero transferred to GMA-7 in 2008 and now does volunteer teaching.
Does Hero want to make a showbiz comeback?
“Kung may magbubukas ng pinto, papasok ako,” he replied.
By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
Court issues arrest warrant for Annabelle Rama
This is some time after the court dismissed other cases (among them, attempted kidnapping and child abuse) Nadia filed against Annabelle for lack of probable cause.
The 14-count charge was issued when Annabelle allegedly started addressing Nadia with defamatory statements, calling her “piggy”, suggesting that Nadia had an affair with another man and talking about her failure to pay debts on the microblogging site Twitter.
Annabelle denied the allegations in an interview with Boy Abunda on “The Buzz” late April but admitted posting about Nadia’s unpaid debts to her on Twitter.
According to the report of ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), Bersan recommended bail amounting to P140,000, or P10,000 for each count of libel.
Annabelle was the former talent manager of Nadia’s children, Alyanna and Annika Asistio.
By Jozza Palaganas | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
Angelica breaks her silence on John Lloyd
The Kapamilya actress was linked to John Lloyd right after Derek Ramsay confirmed his break-up with Angelica. Yahoo! Philippines OMG! reported last May 31 that the two were seen together “looking ‘very sweet together’ and ‘appeared to be holding hands’” at a restaurant in Rockwell, Makati City.
Another report claims John Lloyd was spotted at Angelica’s condominium lobby.
However, when asked by ABS-CBN’s “The Buzz” in an interview aired Sunday, June 10 how special John Lloyd is to her, Angelica said: “Wala naman kami sa ganoong level. Nagtatrabaho lang kami. Sa ngayon, hanggang dun pa lang 'yun, magkaibigan kami. And 'yun lang yun.”
“Kung magiging special siya, e di makikita n’yo, malalaman n’yo. Kung maging matalik kaming magkaibigan, e di magiging special siya,” she added.
Angelica also said she and John Lloyd have been friends for a long time.
“Matagal na naman kaming magkakilala. Matagal na kaming magkaibigan. Mahirap bigyan ng ibig sabihin, mahirap bigyan ng kulay. Kung ako ang magbibigay ng kulay, baka mag-iba. So hayaan muna natin. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang meron bukas e.”
She further said, “Siguro kung meron akong natutunan, ang natutunan ko yung ma-appreciate ko kung ano ang meron ngayon. Hindi ako mag-eexpect ng kahit ano kasi masakit yun. So, day by day lang, dahan dahan ako.”
“Yun ang medyo imposible na talaga mangyari. Medyo hindi na ako yun. Hindi ko naman lubos maisip na gagawin ko yun,” Angelica explained.
Angelica asked people not to give meaning to her friendship with John Lloyd.
“Pagod na pagod pa yung heart ko ngayon. Wag muna, wag muna,”she said. “Wala akong ibang daanan kundi yung path na masaya. Pag dinala ko yung sarili ko sa malungkot, malulugmok lang ako. Alam ko naman na magiging okay ako e.”
Has she moved on from her break-up with Derek?
“Ayos lang. Steady lang ako,” Angelica said. “Mas maganda kasing mag-move on, e... I think mas maliwanag yung future ko.”
Derek defends Angelica
Meanwhile, in an interview with TV5’s “Paparazzi: Showbiz Exposed” on Saturday, June 9, Derek defended Angelica over the rumors.
On reports that the two were seen in Angelica’s condominium building, Derek said: “Alam n’yo guys kung totoo yan, ang daming nag-picture n’yan.”
“John Lloyd Cruz is John Lloyd Cruz. He's the most popular actor in the country. If he walks around Eastwood, there'd be a lot of people showing pictures of John Lloyd and Angel. I know that's not true,” he added.
The actress also dismissed reports linking her to the break-up of John Prats and Bianca Manalo.
“Ang nakakalungkot lang, bata pa lang ako kaibigan ko na si John, e. Pangit na bigyan ng ibig sabihin yun, ng malisya yun.”
‘Hindi na ako yun’
Asked about the reports claiming John Lloyd was seen in her condominium building, she said: “Yun nga, e. Kasi parang lahat ng mga kaibigan ko… Hindi ko naman masisisi yung mga tao kasi pwede na siyang bigyan ng meaning ngayon e. Kasi kung dati siguro ito nangyari, hindi naman siya bibigyan ng meaning kasi in a relationship ang mga tao noon.”
She added it’s impossible for the two of them to been seen holding hands, more so kissing in public.
By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
Philippine Independence Day 2012 Theme Revealed by Malacañan
Philippine Independence Day 2012 Theme Revealed by Malacañan
“Kalayaan: Pananagutan ng Bayan para sa Tuwid na Daan.” (Freedom: The Accountability of a Sovereign Nation of Responsible Citizenry) will be the theme to be observed here in the Philippines in celebration of the 114th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence on 12 June.
Malacañan encourages all Filipino organizations and individuals to adopt and commemorate said theme in the observance of the 114 Philippine Independence Day celebrations today.
The logo for this year’s theme can also be downloaded from the website of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).
Pacquiao Investigation: Bradley's Victory Against Pacquiao to be Probed
Pacquiao Investigation: Bradley's Victory Against Pacquiao to be Probed
Promoter Bob Arum on Sunday called for an investigation into the controversial split-decision verdict that saw Timothy Bradley deal superstar Manny Pacquiao his first defeat since 2005.
Arum said there would be no rematch between the fighters unless Nevada attorney general Catherine Cortez Masto launched a probe into the scoring of Saturday night's WBO welterweight title fight.
It was widely believed that Pacquiao won the contest, having consistently landed cleaner and more forceful punches throughout, but the judges didn't see it that way.
Two judges scored the fight 115-113 to Bradley, while the other scored it 115-113 to Pacquiao. The decision was met with boos at the MGM Grand arena.
"I want to investigate whether there was any undue influence, whether the [Nevada Athletic Commission] gave any particular instruction and how they came to this conclusion," said Arum, whose company promotes both fighters.
"If this was a subjective view that each of [the judges] honestly held, OK. I would still disagree, but then we're off the hook in terms of there being no conspiracy.
"But there needs to be an independent investigation because it strains credulity that an event everybody saw as so one-sided one way all three judges saw it as close.
"The whole sport is in an uproar. People are going crazy."
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Apple Announcement: New iPhone and iPad Software
Apple Announcement: New iPhone and iPad Software
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to show off new iPhone software, updated Mac computers and provide more details on future releases of Mac software when he kicks off the company’s annual conference for software developers on Monday.
The announcement of new software for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch has been confirmed by banners that appeared at the Moscone conference center in San Francisco on Friday, reading ‘‘iOS 6.’’ It’s not much of a surprise. Apple has used its Worldwide Developers Conference as an opportunity to announce new iPhone software for the past few years.
What’s not known is what new features will come with iOS 6, or when it will be released to consumers. Usually, the new software becomes available for download around the time a new iPhone model appears. Apple-watchers expect the next version of the iPhone, the iPhone 5, to appear this fall, about a year after the launch of the 4S model.
In 2010, Apple demonstrated the new iPhone 4 at the WWDC, but analysts don’t expect the company to show off a phone model this year.
With the launch of iOS 5 last year, Apple added many features already found in competing smartphone software. It also added the ‘‘Siri’’ virtual assistant feature, which interprets voice commands and talks back to the user.
This year, there are fewer ‘‘catch up’’ features to add, so Apple watchers expect more modest improvements. Some speculate that Facebook could become more tightly integrated, in much the same way that Apple baked Twitter functions into its software last year. That could make it easier to post Facebook status updates from within Apple’s apps.
On the Mac software side, there are fewer unknowns. Apple already demonstrated most of the features of OS X 10.8 ‘‘Mountain Lion’’ in February and said it will go on sale late this summer. Developers are already able to download a version of the software. It narrows the gap between the PC and phone software packages, making Mac personal computers work more like iPhones.
Microsoft Corp., Apple’s chief competitor in PC software, is on a parallel course. It’s set to release Windows 8 later this year, bringing the look and user interface of Windows Phone to PCs.
Cook is also expected to announce new Mac models. Intel Corp. has just updated its processor line with faster, less power-hungry chips, and most of Apple’s Mac lines haven’t had a major update in a year.
The biggest mystery surrounds Apple’s ambitions in television-making. Late company founder Steve Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson that he wanted to remake the TV. Apple does sell an ‘‘Apple TV,’’ but it’s small box that connects to a TV to display movies from iTunes. There’s much speculation that Apple plans to make a full-blown TV set, integrated with iTunes.
Few company watchers expect Apple to reveal such a set at WWDC, but there’s broad speculation that it could make a minor step toward Jobs’ goal by releasing updated software for the Apple TV, expanding on its relatively limited functions.
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Hugh Jackman Embarrassed with Tony Awards (Acceptance Video)
Hugh Jackman Embarrassed with Tony Awards (Acceptance Video)
Hugh Jackman was presented with a special Tony award by his wife Deborra-Lee Furness during last Sunday's ceremony at the Beacon Theater in New York.
The award was given to Jackman for his contributions to the Broadway community.
“I feel it’s my privilege ... just to appear on stage every night on Broadway. To get something like this is an embarrassment of riches. I will never forget this theater community. It is something that I treasure almost as much as anything,” the Les Miserables actor said in his speech.
Watch Jackman’s speech below.
Here is the full list of winners in the 2012 Tony Awards:
Best musical: Once
Best book of a musical: Enda Walsh, Once
Best original score, music and lyrics: Newsies, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Best play: Clybourne Park
Best revival of a musical: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Best revival of a play: Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best actress in a musical: Audra McDonald, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Best actor in a musical: Steve Kazee, Once
Best actress in a play: Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Best actor in a play: James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors
Best featured actress in a musical: Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Best featured actor in a musical: Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get it
Best featured actor in a play: Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best featured actress in a play: Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Best direction of a musical: John Tiffany, Once
Best direction of a play: Mike Nichols, Arthur Miller’s Death of A Salesman
Best choreography: Christopher Gattelli, Newsies
Best orchestrations: Martin Lowe, Once
Best scenic design of a musical: Bob Crowley, Once
Best scenic design of a play: Donyale Werle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best costume design of a musical: Gregg Barnes, Follies
Best costume design of a play: Paloma Young, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best lighting design of a musical: Natasha Katz, Once
Best lighting design of a play: Jeff Croiter, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best sound design of a musical: Clive Goodwin, Once
Best sound design of a play: Darron L. West, Peter and the Starcatcher
Special Tony award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre: Emanuel Azenberg
Regional Theatre Tony Award: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, DC
Isabelle Stevenson award: Bernadette Peters
Special Tony award: Actors’ Equity Association and Hugh Jackman
Tony honours for excellence in the theatre: Freddie Gershon and Artie Siccardi and TDF Open Doors
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Bugoy Cariño's "Wansapanataym" Episode Wins in Prix Jeunesse International 2012
Bugoy Cariño's "Wansapanataym" Episode Wins in Prix Jeunesse International 2012
“Wansapanataym,” ABS-CBN’s fantasy-drama anthology was recently honored in the Prix Jeunesse International 2012 as its ‘Chalk Boy’ episode, starring Bugoy Carino and Dante Rivero bagged the Children’s Jury Prize in the category 7-11 fiction beating entries from other countries.
The episode was directed by Manny Palo.
Prix Jeunesse International 2012, held June 1-6 in Munich, Germany promotes quality in children and youth television worldwide. The competition awards the best and most innovative children and youth programs.
Tony Awards 2012 Winners
Tony Awards 2012 Winners
The Broadway adaptation of an indie movie "Once" was named the big winner at the recently concluded Tony Awards, taking home eight accolades, including Best Musical.
Its lead actor Steve Kazee, on the other hand, won Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
Meanwhile, "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" lead actress Audra McDonald won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical category.
"Clybourne Park" won Best Play.
Hugh Jackman was presented with a special Tony award by his wife Deborra-Lee Furness at the ceremony for his contribution to the Broadway community and charity work
Paul Rudd, Christopher Plummer and Angela Lansbury all presented gongs at the ceremony at the Beacon Theater in New York, which was presented by Neil Patrick Harris.
Here is the full list of winners in the 2012 Tony Awards:
Best musical: Once
Best book of a musical: Enda Walsh, Once
Best original score, music and lyrics: Newsies, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Best play: Clybourne Park
Best revival of a musical: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Best revival of a play: Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best actress in a musical: Audra McDonald, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Best actor in a musical: Steve Kazee, Once
Best actress in a play: Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Best actor in a play: James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors
Best featured actress in a musical: Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Best featured actor in a musical: Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get it
Best featured actor in a play: Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best featured actress in a play: Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Best direction of a musical: John Tiffany, Once
Best direction of a play: Mike Nichols, Arthur Miller’s Death of A Salesman
Best choreography: Christopher Gattelli, Newsies
Best orchestrations: Martin Lowe, Once
Best scenic design of a musical: Bob Crowley, Once
Best scenic design of a play: Donyale Werle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best costume design of a musical: Gregg Barnes, Follies
Best costume design of a play: Paloma Young, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best lighting design of a musical: Natasha Katz, Once
Best lighting design of a play: Jeff Croiter, Peter and the Starcatcher
Best sound design of a musical: Clive Goodwin, Once
Best sound design of a play: Darron L. West, Peter and the Starcatcher
Special Tony award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre: Emanuel Azenberg
Regional Theatre Tony Award: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, DC
Isabelle Stevenson award: Bernadette Peters
Special Tony award: Actors’ Equity Association and Hugh Jackman
Tony honours for excellence in the theatre: Freddie Gershon and Artie Siccardi and TDF Open Doors
ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom Launched
ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom Launched
ABS-CBN Corporation has launched its ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom that will provide the latest news about the company for journalists, bloggers, and the online community, making it the first Philippine TV network to set-up a social media newsroom that enables netizens to share information through various social networking sites.
ABS-CBN head of Corporate Communications Bong Osorio said the online portal addresses the need of journalists for up-to-date information about ABS-CBN and bloggers who are constantly looking for materials and sources for content.
“The ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom best exemplifies communications in a digital world. It enables ABS-CBN to be more in touch with its stakeholders and partners here and abroad who would like to know more about our programs and services that we offer,” said Osorio, who was the former International Association of Business Communicators regional director for Asia.
He said the creation of social media newsroom is a growing trend among many corporations to meet the needs of journalists, bloggers, and netizens for immediate information.
The ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom contains the latest press releases and photos about ABS-CBN and its subsidiaries, videos of its latest offerings, interview transcripts with its celebrities and executives, RSS feed service, and clippings about what media are saying about ABS-CBN. It contains buttons that allow users to share the materials via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
ABS-CBN Corporate Affairs & PR director Kane Errol Choa said, “Digital communication allows us to engage our audiences instantly and efficiently. We’ve made the design of ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom user-friendly and produce press releases in formats preferred by journalists and bloggers.”
Users can log-on to www.abscbnpr.com to check the latest materials posted on ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom or download apps on iOS, Android, Windows phones that can read RSS feeds such as Google Reader, Taptu, or Flipboard.
Journalists and bloggers can get the latest press materials and write their own content based on the interview transcripts, audio or video materials, and press releases available on the site.
The ABS-CBN Public Relations Group under the Corporate Communications Division will be uploading the new materials daily, which will automatically be tweeted from @abscbnpr and updated on http://www.facebook.com/abscbnpr.
