Sylvia Ratonel - a disappointment to Filipinos?

Maraming salamat at Happy New Year kay Mike De Dios na nagpadala ng news na fresh from Singapore. Ito ang kuwento ni Mike, ang aking bubwit sa Singapore:

“Hello Manay Lolit. Ibalita ko lang sa’yo na noong Dec 27 ginanap dito sa Singapore ang finals ng Singapore Idol (between Malaysian-Singaporean guy at isang half-Pinay na di sanay mag-Tagalog).

Isa sa mga guest performer si Charice, and two of the past Singapore Idol na ‘yung isa eh the first Asian Idol.

Literally, nilamon ni Charice ng buong- buo ang lahat nang nag-perform noong gabing ‘yon. What made us all proud (Pinoys here in SG) ay nang sabihin niya na “I am Charice and I’m from the Philippines.”

One of the finalist (Sylvia Ratonel), has Filipino blood, pero ang nakaka-disappoint sa kanya, hindi siya sanay magsalita ng Tagalog and when asked in an interview kung bakit hindi Tagalog ang kakantahin niya during the Asian Song week competition, she answered “ Yes, I have Filipino blood, but I don’t know that language”.

That incident caused her the Singapore Idol title, I think, hindi niya nakuha ang support ng Pinoy community here in Singapore. Alam mo naman ang mga Pinoy, basta para sa karangalan ng bansa, kahit maubos ang load, boboto at boboto...”

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Erich Gonzales nasaktan kay Ejay Falcon

Nawala ang card ng bulaklak na ipinadala kay Erich Gonzales habang nagpi-presscon siya kaha­pon para sa Tanging Yaman kung saan siya ang bida. Nang tinatanong na kung saan galing ang na­sa­bing bouquet ng flowers, nag-disappear na ang card kung saan nakasulat ang pangalan ng nagbigay.

Pero may duda na si Enchong Dee ang nag­pa­dala dahil inamin na ni Erich na ang young actor ang pinakamalapit sa kanya sa kasalukuyan.

In fact, inimbitahan pa nga siya nitong mag-Pasko sa Bangkok kasama ang buong pamilya ng aktor, pero hindi siya pumuwede dahil sa trabaho. “Trabaho muna ako,” sabi niya na bongga ang role sa Tanging Yaman, ang kanyang panibagong primetime TV series ng ABS-CBN pagkatapos ng matagumpay na Katorse kung saan tumatak sa mga manonood ang kanyang umaalog na boobs. Perfect gentleman ang description niya kay Enchong pero ayaw daw muna nitong i-entertain ang ligawan portion sa kanila ng young actor na ewan ko ba naman kung bakit may nagsasabing bakla.

Sobrang touched din siya sa ginawa ni Enchong na una niyang naka-partner sa Katorse nang alagaan siya nito nang minsang magkasakit siya sa taping. Ito raw ang super nag-asikaso sa kanya.

Kung good mood siya habang si Enchong ang topic, naiyak naman siya nang tanungin tungkol kay Ejay Falcon na nag-dialogue pala na kung hindi dahil sa kanya (AJ) ay hindi siya (Erich) sisikat. Say ni Erich : “Hurt po talaga ako hindi ko ini-expect na sasabihin niya yun kasi ok naman kami. Sinabihan ko lang naman siya na kailangan prepared siya sa trabaho para hindi siya maging burden sa amin. Hindi naman kasi lahat ng oras may aalalay sa kanya,” sabi ng young actress.

Aminado si Erich na kung hindi dahil sa Katorse hindi siya sisikat. “Siguro, ganun pa rin ako. Matagal naman akong naghintay, hindi overnight,” sabi ng young actress na mukhang mabait naman.

Sa Tanging Yaman, inaasahang magpapakitang-gilas na naman si Erich na hindi pa pala nagkaka-boyfriend.

Masasabing itinuturing na isa sa mga tanging yaman ng Kapamilya Network si Erich dahil sa sunud-sunod na proyekto na ipinagkakatiwala sa kanya. Lubos ang pasasalamat niya dahil nabiyayaan na naman muli ng panibagong proyekto, ipinahayag niya ang kanyang hindi maitagong excitement sa susunod niyang seryeng pagbibidahan.

“Excited po talaga ako. Parang first time ulit ang pakiramdam. Siyempre po ibang klaseng kuwento naman po ito at ibang karakter rin po ang gagampanan ko,” sambit ng dalaga. Dagdag pa nito, “Hindi ko po hahayaang masira ang tiwala sa akin ng ABS-CBN. Sobra po ang pasasalamat ko sa isa na namang pagkakataon na ibinigay nila sa akin.”

Nabanggit din ni Erich na sumasailalim siya ngayon sa ilang acting workshops
para sa kanyang bagong papel. “Nagwo-workshop po ako para mas maayos po ang pagganap ko sa karakter ko. Hindi na po kasi ‘katorse’ ang edad ko rito,” pabirong sabi ni Erich.

Bibigyang buhay ni Erich ang karakter ni Fina, isang labing-walong gulang na dalaga na may positibong disposisyon sa buhay kahit pa nga naghi­hika­hos sa buhay dahil sa kahirapan.

Umiikot ang kwento ng Tanging Yaman sa dala­wang magkaibang pamilya—isang sinuwerte ng lubusan at isang inilugmok sa kamalasan. Kung pa­paano makakaapekto ang isang pamilya sa isa ay siyang pagmumulan ng pagkakapilipit ng istorya.

Subaybayan kung papaano muling patutunayan ni Erich ang kanyang angking talento sa Tanging Yaman, ipapalabas na ngayong Enero sa ABS-CBN.

Magkaiba raw ang role niya sa Katorse at Tanging Yaman pero sinabi niyang pareho siyang nakaka-relate sa dalawang character.

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Kris Aquino excited na sa pag-arte ni Baby James

Granted na rin ang wish ni Kris Aquino na makita ang kanyang anak na si Baby
James na umaarte sa harap ng kamera. Kasama ito sa bagong teleserye ng ABS-CBN, ang Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo na kung saan pangunahing bituin din si Kris, together with Gabby Con­cep­cion, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Coco Martin, and many more.

I’m sure excited si Kris na hindi itinatago ang pa­gi­ging stage mom niya at matagal nang naihanda ang kanyang anak sa pagsabak nito sa pag-aartista.

Maka-concentrate naman kaya siya kapag sabay na silang umaarte ng kanyang anak?

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Best actress trophy, inalay ni Sharon kay Yaya Luring

Pinaghatian ng Mano Po 6 ng Regal Films at Ang Panday ng Imus at GMA Films ang karamihan sa tropeo sa Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal sa SMX Convention Center sa Mall of Asia last Monday night.

Tig-pitong awards ang natanggap ng bawat isa at pati sa Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actor at Best Actress ay hating-hati sila.

Si Sharon Cuneta ang tinanghal na Best Actress at Best Supporting Actress naman si Heart Evangelista ng Mano Po 6.

Ang Best Actor naman ay si Bong Revilla at Best Supporting Actor si Phillip Salvador ng Ang Panday.

Ang Ang Panday din ang Best Picture, second Best Picture ang I Love You Goodbye, Third Best Picture ang Ang Darling Kong Aswang at ang MP6 ang recipient ng Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award.

Best Director si Joel Lamangan of MP6 at kung may nagtataka kung bakit hindi ang naturang pelikula ang Best Picture komo nanalo ngang Best Director, it’s because ang Ang Panday ang top-grosser at may ilang taon nang MMFF ruling na kung aling pelikula ang No. 1 sa takilya, ’yun ang Best Picture.

Napanalunan din ng Ang Panday ang Best Child Performer, Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design at Best Theme Song.

Ang ibang awards naman ng MP6 ay Best Screenplay, Best Musical Score at Most Gender-Sensitive Film.

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First award ni Sharon sa MMFF ang nakamit na trophy kaya okay na rin sa amin kahit medyo napahaba ang kanyang speech.

Ang maganda, napasalamatan niya ang lahat ng dapat pasalamatan. Kung ang ibang nanalo ay nate-tense at maraming nakakalimutan, si Shawie, relaxed na relaxed at composed na composed.

Napakarami niyang pinaghandugan ng tropeo, kasama na ang pamilya niya, sa pangunguna ng asawang si Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, ang Sharonians at si Yaya Luring, na as we all know, yumao bago mag-Pasko.

Nagawa ring ihabol ni Mega ang pinasasabi ni Heart na pasasalamat sa manager niyang si Annabelle Rama dahil nakalimutan ng young actress sa sobrang kasiyahan.

Sa Gabi ng Parangal pa rin, binigyan ng pagkilala ng MMFF execom ang nag-iisang comedy king na si Mang Dolphy para sa ’di mapantayang kontribusyon sa larangan ng komedya at sa walang sawang pagsali sa film festival.

Maikli pero touching ang speech ni Mang Dolphy nang tanggapin ang Lifetime Achievement Award.

Aniya, baka ito na ang huling award na matanggap niya kaya napaka-importante ang ibinigay ng recognition ng MMFF.

After his speech, binigyan ng standing ovation si Mang Dolphy.

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Charice - Singapore Idol Finale - Videos

Charice performs Bodyguard Medley and Note to God during the Singapore Idol Finale at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Dec. 27, 2009.

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Charice - No One - Chippets in Chipmunks Squeakquel

Video: The Chipettes ft. Charice - No One (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Charice rendered her voice for the Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakquel movie performing the Alicia Keys cover “No One” with the Chippets.

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Winners - Metro Manila Film Festival 2009

Sharon Cuneta has just won her very first Best Actress trophy at the Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance in Mano Po 6: A Mother’s Love.

The role intended for Angel Locsin has won for Heart Evangelista the MMFF Best Supporting Actress award. Mano Po 6 also bagged the Best Director award for Joel Lamangan and the Antonio Villegas Cultural Award Best Picture.

Ang Panday, on the other hand, grabbed the Best Actor award for Bong Revilla, Best Supporting Actor award for Phillip Salvador, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Recording and 1st Best Picture.

Star Cinema’s I Love You, Goodbye won Best Cinematography, Best Film Editor, Best Story and 2nd Best Picture.

Here is the list of winners of the just-concluded awards night of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival which was held at the SMX Convention Center a while ago:

1st BEST PICTURE:
Ang Panday (Imus Productions/GMA Films)

2nd BEST PICTURE:
I Love You, Goodbye (Star Cinema)

3rd BEST PICTURE:
Ang Darling Kong Aswang (Octoarts/APT Entertainment)

ANTONIO VILLEGAS CULTURAL AWARD:
Mano Po 6: A Mother’s Love (Regal Films)

BEST ACTOR:
Bong Revilla (Ang Panday)

BEST ACTRESS:
Sharon Cuneta (Mano Po 6: A Mother’s Love)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
Phillip Salvador (Ang Panday)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Heart Evangelista (Mano Po 6: A Mother’s Love)

BEST DIRECTOR:
Joel Lamangan (Mano Po 6: A Mother’s Love)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
Lee Meily (I Love You, Goodbye)

BEST FILM EDITOR:
Manet Dayrit (I Love You, Goodbye)

BEST ORIGINAL STORY:
Vanessa Valdez, Kriz Gazmen & Karen Ramos (I Love You, Goodbye)

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS:
Ang Panday

BEST SOUND RECORDING:
Ang Darling Kong Aswang

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN:
Ang Panday

BEST MAKE-UP:
Shake, Rattle and Roll XI

BEST ORIGINAL THEMESONG:
“Ang Panday” (Ang Panday) by Ogie Alcasid

BEST MUSICAL SCORE:
Mano Po 6

BEST CHILD PERFORMER:
Robert “Buboy” Villar (Ang Panday)

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Dolphy

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

For the Best Festival Picture, the criteria are: Artistry, creativity and technical excellence, innovativeness and global appeal (40%), Box-office performance based on the first three days, from Dec. 25-27 (50%), and Filipino, cultural and/or historical value (10%).

Criteria for Best Festival Performers: Naturalness and depth of acting (25%), proper timing and clear interaction with other performers (25%), consistency of characterization (25%), and logical and effective depiction/projection of the role being portrayed (25%).

Criteria for Best Festival Direction: Effective interpretation of screenplay into film (20%), appropriate pacing of the story and creative camera works (20%), proper motivation of performers (20%), continuity of overall production value (20%), and global competitiveness and entertainment value (20%).

Criteria for Best Festival Screenplay: Creative development of story concept (50%), global appeal and competitiveness (25%), and originality of style (25%).

Criteria for Best Festival Story: Originality of concept and development (20%), social, cultural and ethical values (20%), global acceptability/entertainment (20%), imaginative and credible characterization (20%), and extra-ordinary appeal (20%).

Criteria for Festival Visual Effect: Global competitiveness (25%), creative visual execution and original interpretation (25%), appropriateness and consistency (25%), and precision of timing of computer graphic projection (25%).

Criteria for Best Festival Editing: Logical, effective or smooth pacing of scenes (25%), consistency of flow of story (25%), creativity (25%), and global competitiveness (25%).

Criteria for Best Festival Cinematography: Creative camera movements and lighting (25%), global competitiveness (25%), effective visual impact (25%), and appropriateness and consistency of camera works (25%).

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Erich Gonzales updates

Naging maganda ang 2009 kay Erich Gonzales dahil sa taong ito, ni-launch siya sa full stardom sa pamamagitan ng sarili niyang teleserye sa hapon na Katorse. Napakaganda ng resulta nito dahil tinangkilik ng mga manonood, dahilan para maging No. 1 ito sa rating sa afternoon slot.

Bago ipalabas ang Katorse, maraming hindi magagandang komento na narinig si Erich sa kanyang detractors.

Kinuwestiyon ng mga ito kung bakit siya ang napiling gawing bida sa nasabing afternoon soap.

But with the high ratings na nakukuha ng serye, Erich proved them wrong. Pinatunayan niyang kaya niyang magdala ng programa.

Sa 2010, mas maraming aabangan kay Erich ang kanyang supporters dahil maraming plano sa kanya ang ABS-CBN at isa na rito ay bigyan siya ng pelikula sa ilalim ng Star Cinema.

Siya at iba pang young stars ang pasisikatin ng network next year.

Sa TV, kasama rin si Erich sa bagong seryeng Tanging Yaman with Melissa Ricks, Matt Evans, Enchong Dee, Ejay Falcon, Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, Jodi Santamaria at marami pang iba.

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Shake, Rattle & Roll XI - Nakakatakot at Nakakagulat

Nagdiriwang ngayon ang Regal Films. Naka-jackpot sila sa Shake, Rattle & Roll XI. Malakas pa rin talaga ang dating sa mga manonood ang horror franchise.

Tama ang desisyon ni Mother Lily Monte­verde na ipagkatiwala sa tatlong bagong direktor, Jessel Monteverde, Don Michael Perez, at Rico Gu­tierrez, ang pelikula dahil tumabo ito ng P16.5 mil­lion sa opening day. Ito na raw ang pinaka­ma­lakas na opening ng SRR movie in history.

Binigyan din ng MTRCB ng GP rating ang pelikula at pinuri ang special effects.

“Sobrang nakakatakot at nakakagulat,” sabi ng isang nakapanood.

“It’s the best SRR movie in recent history,” dagdag ng isa pa na super loyal sa SRR pag­dating ng Pasko.

Bida sa Lamang Lupa ang Kapamilya at Ka­puso stars: Jennica Garcia, Rayver Cruz, Iya Vil­lania, Mart Escudero, Bangs Garcia, at ang kambal na sina Dominic and Felix Roco. Umiikot ang istorya nito sa isang barkada na nag-camping hanggang habulin sila ng mga lamang-lupa.

Sa Diablo naman nagsama sina Maja Sal­va­dor at Mark Anthony Fernandez sa unang pag­kakataon. Kasama si Rico Gutierrez. Mala-Exor­cist ang kuwento ng Diablo episode.

Samantala, marami pa ring
kinilig sa balik-tambalan nina Ruffa Gutierrez at Zoren Legaspi sa Ukay-Ukay episode. Ginampanan nila ang papel ng mag-asawa na gagambalain ng isang “possessed” na wedding gown na nakuha sa ukay-ukay.

Inaasahang madadagdagan pa ang kita ng SRR. Nakakailang araw pa lang ang festival at tiyak na marami pang gustong manood.

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James on Kris: Loving-loving na uli kami

After a week-long LQ (Lovers’ Quarrel), Kris Aquino and James Yap successfully ironed out whatever differences caused the rift between them during their family vacation in Bangkok. They left last Saturday and they should be back in time for the Aquinos’ media noche celebration — unless they decide to extend their vacation.

In reply to Funfare’s text inquiry, James texted back, “Loving-loving na uli kami.”

It does help to take time out from work and, to quote another cliché, to smell the flowers. For what’s the logic of working yourself to death “for the family” if in the long run it’s the family that will end up the casualty?

With Kris and James are their sons Joshua and James Jr. and the kids’ yayas and some of Kris’ trusted aides.

Cited by Kris herself as among the causes of their latest LQ was her lack of time for James...if you know what that meant. Kris said her first priority was their kids, followed by Noynoy’s all-consuming 2010 campaign. James left on Dec. 17 after his and Kris’ LQ and returned on Dec. 24 to join Kris and her brood at the noche buena at her and James’ Valle Verde home which they are vacating early next year when they move to a new house in Quezon City.

The “honeymoon” in Bangkok was a big help.

See what big trick a little “intimacy” can do!

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Sharon Cuneta target maka-grandslam

Awards night mamayang gabi ng Metro Manila Film Festival at bukas, malalaman kung tama ang paniniwala ng mga nakapanood na ng Mano Po 6 na si Sharon Cuneta ang mag-uuwi ng best actress trophy. Kung si Mega nga ang mananalo, siguradong isa sa pinag-alayan niya ng trophy ay ang pumanaw na si Yaya Luring.

Ang husay nga ni Sharon bilang si Melinda Uy at hindi siya bumitaw sa kanyang karakter hanggang matapos. Totoo rin ang nabanggit nitong mas gumaling si Direk Joel Lamangan bilang director sa nabanggit na pelikula.

Sa presscon ni Sharon sa Mano Po, she was asked sa tsansa niyang manalo ng award. Sabi nito, proud na siyang laging nano-nominate, pero gusto niyang manalo at mag-grandslam.

Samantala, maraming sorpresa si Sharon para sa fans niya sa kanyang 44th birthday sa January 6, 2010. Una rito ang airing ng documentary before her birthday na magpapakita ng in-depth interview sa mga taong close sa kanya at tunay na nakakakilala sa kanya.

Susunod ang birthday concert niya sa Jan. 12 sa Araneta Coliseum at sa January din lalabas ang first issue ng Sharon!, ang magasin niya published by ABS-CBN Publishing.

“Next year, I’d like to do more movies at isa roon ang movie with Ate Vi (Vilma Santos). Pinag-usapan na namin ang tungkol doon and I’m excited at bow ako kay Ate Vi dahil kahit ano ang na-achieve ko, there’s only one Vilma Santos,” pahayag ni Sharon.

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Picture ni ‘Bro,’ pinagpistahan sa Facebook

Pinagkakaguluhan ngayon sa Facebook ang larawan ni “Bro” habang karga-karga si Zaijian Jaranilla, a.k.a. Santino, ng top-rating May Bukas Pa.

Ito ang kauna-unahang pagkakataon na nalantad sa amin ang mukha ni “Bro” dahil as we all know, sa May Bukas Pa ay laging likod ang pinakikita at tanging ang napakaganda niyang tinig ang ating naririnig.

Sa tinagal-tagal ng serye, never na inilantad sa media at sa publiko ang real identity ni “Bro,” kung sinong artista siya. Matagal na nga naming tinatanong sa mga staff and even sa ilang cast ng May Bukas Pa kung sino si “Bro” pero ayaw nilang sabihin. In short, talagang inililihim.

Kaya nagtataka kami kung bakit may nakalusot na picture ni Bro sa Facebook habang karga-karga si Zaijian. Naka-costume na pang-Bro ang guy kaya naman hindi mo mapagkakamaliang siya nga ang mysterious back and voice na nakikita’t naririnig natin sa May Bukas Pa. Pati ang hair ay mahaba rin. Hindi naman siguro impostor ang nasa picture na kinopya lang ang costume at buhok ni Bro.

In all fairness, yummy and delicious ang guy. Ipinagtatanong nga namin ang name pero walang nakapagbigay sa amin. Pero may nakapagsabi namang siya si Love Tha-dani, ang Indian model na ex-boyfriend ng ex-PBB housemate na si Chx Alcala.

Pinagpipistahan sa Facebook ngayon ang larawan niya at ni-repost na ng kung sinu-sino. Ang gaganda ng komentong mababasa mo at halos lahat ay nagu-guwapuhan sa kanya.

Kung magtutuluy-tuloy ang pag-aartista ni “Bro” tiyak na madali siyang sisikat lalo pa nga’t may puhunan na siyang nasi-mulan at ito ay ang pagi-ging “Bro” sa May Bukas Pa.

Pero sa totoo lang, lagot ang nagkalat ng picture na ‘yun ni Bro. Kung sabagay, malapit na ring magtapos ang serye kaya siguro inilantad na rin kung sino siya.

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Luis Manzano nakikipag-ayos kay Angel

Inamin ni Luis Manzano sa kanyang panayam sa SNN na ang break-up nila ni Angel Locsin ang kino-consider niyang pinakamasakit na nangyari sa kanya sa taong 2009.

Pero kung may masakit, may mga magagandang pangyayari rin daw at isa na rito ay ang pagkakagawa niya ng pelikulang In My Life with John Lloyd Cruz and his mom, Vilma Santos kung saan ay pinuri talaga ang ipinamalas niyang acting.

Kahit hiwalay na sila ay good terms naman daw sila ni Angel at ang iniwan niyang biting statement sa lahat, “2010 may come as a surprise para sa ating lahat, we never know what’s in store for this coming year.”

Reconciliation kaya ang ibig sabihin ni Luis lalo pa na’t ang balita namin ay nag-e-effort daw ang binata para magkaayos silang muli ni Angel?

Well, that remains to be seen.

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Ang Panday di natinag sa no. 1

Hindi natinag sa no. 1 slot ang Ang Panday ni Sen. Bong Revilla : “Panday is No. 1. Breaking all records in MMFF history opening day.”

Narito ang first day official results of Manila Film Festival :

1. Ang Panday - P16.9 M

2. Ang Darling Kong Aswang - P16.8 M

3. ShakeRattle and Roll - P16.2M

4. I Love You Goodbye - P11.7 M

5. Nobody Nobody But Juan - P8.0

6. Mano Po 6 - P6.9 million

7. Wapakman - P750,000

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Krista Ranillo ordered to keep her mouth shut?

THE controversial Krista Ranillo had herself interviewed by Korina Sanchez in "Rated K" and later faced the press at a beauty center presscon three days before Christmas, but she avoided touching the issue about her and Manny Pacquiao. She just said the issue caused her to cry several times and many sleepless nights as her entire family was affected by it. No matter how hard the press tried to make her talk about it, she refused to say anything else as she was ordered by ABS-CBN not to answer anything about the issue, just like what they did with Maricar Reyes who kept quiet after her involvement in the Hayden Kho sex tapes.

This explains why Korina did not grill her about it also. But Krista talked about Bianca King and said that she has talked to Bianca (whose things were taken out from her tent during the shooting of their filmfest entry) and they're okay now, with the help of their manager, Arnold Vegafria. Asked if she's happy, she said she is.

"I'm happy that I'm busy, ang daming projects. No regrets in life. About 'yung mga intriga, I just have to accept it as part ng buhay artista talaga. Lahat naman dumaraan sa ganyan and it's just how you handle it. My family and I are going back to the U.S. to spend the holidays there. Sana pagbalik ko, tapos na ang mga intriga."

As for Manny, he is said to have told his wife Jinkee to stop talking about the issue, especially after she was interviewed in Yes Magazine and once again talked about the alleged affair of her husband with Krista. They were together at the Christmas Party at Rembrandt Hotel for Manny's two GMA7 shows, "Show Me Da Manny" and "Pinoy Records" where he gave P1 million to be raffled off to those involved in these shows. Manny partnered with GMA exec Wilma Galvante when they played the Pinoy Henyo game. Wilma did the guessing and the word she correctly guessed was "Condom."

Jinkee also joined Manny at the Parade of Stars on Christmas Eve. After the parade, they left for their native Gen. Santos City to have Christmas with their kids there.

Video: Krista Ranillo Exclusive Interview on Rated K (12/20/09)

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Charice will be home for Valentine's

These past two years, since she was launched to international fame by Ellen DeGeneres, Charice has been shuttling between home and the US, making hay while the sun shines.

“This is not forever,” Charice said, and it’s good that she’s practical and realistic, saving for the proverbial rainy days when all that is over and new Filipino talents (there are many of them around, including Rhap Salazar who recently appeared on Ellen’s show) get their share of the international spotlight.

With the guidance of her mom, Raquel, Charice has been investing her earnings on real estate (the latest being a resthouse in Tagaytay City) and Raquel’s long-dreamed-of restaurant. Charice has no less than Oprah Winfrey as adviser.

Even if she continues to get fat offers for shows abroad, Charice knows how to look back, so every chance she gets she comes home to share her talent with her kababayan.

She’ll soon fly to the US again to fulfill more commitments but she will definitely be back in February next year to perform at a major Valentine’s Day concert titled Ryan Cayabyab’s Charice in Concert on the 14th at the PICC Plenary Hall. Produced by Xclusive Hits & Events, Inc., the concert will feature as special guests Erik Santos, George Yang and Ogie Alcasid, together with the Ryan Cayabyab Singers in special production numbers. Ryan is the concert’s musical director.

At 17, Charice said that she doesn’t have a boyfriend yet but that’s the least of her concerns.

“Work muna,” she said. “Saka na ang love-love na ‘yan.”

In recent years, Charice is the biggest Filipino “export” to the international music
scene. A look-back is in order.

She has gone a long way since her early days as runner-up (to Sam Concepcion) in the ABS-CBN talent search Little Big Star. For a while, she “languished” in so-so guestings in TV shows that began to give her importance and the well-deserved exposure only after she was discovered by Ellen, thanks to a fan who posted videos of her live performances — including of I Will Always Love You and And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going from the Dreamgirls soundtrack — on YouTube where a staffer of Ellen’s show spotted Charice.

There was no stopping the rise of Charice’s star since then.

It did not take long before she attracted the attention of other leading American TV programs, including Oprah who recommended Charice to top music producer David Foster who opened for Charice new doors to more and bigger opportunities in the international music and entertainment arena. Foster included Charice in his latest CD along with big-name artists.

She was soon invited by the Grammy Award-winning producer to perform on his David Foster and Friends PBS show at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, which featured star-studded names like Michael Bublé, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Katharine McPhee and Josh Groban.

When the program returned to the Mandalay Bay last spring, Charice received no less than six standing ovations from an obviously delighted audience.

In between the two Vegas appearances, Charice went on to perform with Andrea Bocelli during his birthday concert on Sept. 26, 2008 in his hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy, where, aside from her solo numbers, she also did a duet of The Prayer with the famous tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.

During her most recent appearance on Oprah’s show (which is signing off in 2012), Charice elicited the ultimate tribute from the host: “You are a force to be reckoned with. That voice comes from something bigger than yourself. You’re pulling it up out of some place deeper than your little body.”

Charice has spent a great part of 2009 in the States, recording her debut US album, performing as one of the headlining acts in the David Foster and Friends 10-city North American tour, and appearing in her first Hollywood feature film, Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel, showing nationwide starting on Jan. 8 next year.

Her first US album is due for release in February or March next year with Pyramid, the carrier single, available in the market in January.

Aside from appearing as herself in the film, Charice is also part of the official movie soundtrack with her rendition of No One by Alicia Keys, accompanied by The Chipettes.

Charice ended 2009 the way it started: in a big way. She topped an online poll by the Oprah’s show, edging out global singing superstars like Whitney Houston, James Taylor, Michael Bublé, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Hudson, Journey and Black Eyed Peas.

Charice was picked as the winner of the Best Oprah Show Musical Performance award, receiving 70 percent of total votes for her performance of Note To God, her debut international single that she launched on the show last May 18. The song, written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, peaked at No. 35 in the Canadian Hot 100 and No. 44 in the US Billboard Hot 100.

Her coming Valentine’s Day show brings back the singing sensation to the local concert scene eight months after her first major solo concert last June 27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia.

[Note: Tickets to Ryan Cayabyab’s Charice In Concert are priced at P5,808, P5,492, P5,069, P4,541, P4,013, P2,957, P1,901 and P845, and are available at Ticketnet outlets located at all SM Department Stores (customer service area) and at the Araneta Coliseum ticket booths. For inquiries and reservations, call 911-5555. Tickets are also available at Xclusive Hits & Events, Inc. office. Call Joan Sevilla at 0917-8121537 or 287-4523/448-4183/288-3401 to 3403.]

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Piolo Pascual latest album

PIOLO Pascual is proud of his latest album under Star Records titled Decades (The Best Love Songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s). For one, it’s his first time to record standard songs.

“I found out it’s nice to sing standards especially after churning out albums which most of the songs are emotional or dramatic. Now, the cuts are easy-listening and relaxed. It’s great,” he said.

Because he is now doing standards, many say he’ll be Richard Poon’s stiff competition and chances are he’ll beat him eventually considering his charisma with the fans.

“Honestly, that’s far from my mind. Richard is a good friend of mine. There’s no rivalry whatsoever. We go to the same church. He even coaches me on how to sing standards better. I’ll always look up to him.”

It’s interesting to note that at first, Piolo didn’t know he had the gift for singing.

“Yes, in fact, when I was still a member of That’s Entertainment, I was always at the back during performances because of my shyness. But after I did some introspection when I stayed in the US for two years, I realized that I was cut for the ‘biz. So when I staged a comeback, I tapped not only my acting but singing skill as well. Now, I’m enjoying it,” he reveals.

His new album highlights popular love songs from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s era. The heartthrob personally chose “ There’s I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Beyond the Sea,” “True Love,” “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” “Can’t Take My Eyes off You,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “If I Fell, Strangers in the Night,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Your Song,” “Terminal” and the carrier single, “Babe.”

As the year 2009 is about to end, many are asking about new developments in his love life.

“I don’t want to pressure myself regarding that. It will just come. My priority as of now is my career. I want to savor my peak years in the business. But I won’t deny that there’s someone who inspires me these days,” Piolo sums up.

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Gabby Concepcion, happy sa career

Very happy si Gabby Concepcion sa takbo ng kanyang career ngayon lalo pa nga’t alagang-alaga siya ng Kapamilya network. Simula nang duma-ting siya sa Pilipinas at pumirma sa ABS-CBN, sunud-sunod na ang projects niya.

Nakakadalawang teleserye na siya at hindi pa man natatapos ang Dahil May Isang Ikaw, ginagawa na niya ulit ang kasunod, ang Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo with Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson and Kris Aquino.

Sa pelikula naman, heto’t pang-filmfest agad ang first movie niya sa Star Cinema na I Love You Goodbye with Angelika Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim kung saan ay napakaganda rin ng story plus the fact na idinirihe pa ni Laurice Guillen.

Ayon nga kay Gabby, ang mga ganitong klaseng proyekto raw ang talagang gustung-gusto niyang gawin.

“The projects na tinatanggap ko ngayon,” say ni Gabby, “if you noticed, kung nasusundan n’yo mga istorya, may mga laman, very meaty siya, maraming tinatakbuhan, hindi siya monotonous, ’di siya predictable at ’yun ang gusto ko ngayon. Naghahanap ako ng may depth.

“’Yun ang maganda sa Star Cinema, ABS-CBN, marami silang istorya na pagpipilian mo. Iba na rin ang style ng paggawa ng pelikula ngayon at teleserye. Madaming twists and turns. Magagaling ang scriptwriter nila. Sinusundan ng magagaling na direktor, the staff and crew behind that,” dagdag pa niya.

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Charice Probe Profiles - Videos

Charice on Probe Profiles. Watch the videos below.

Part 1 of 6 December 23 Interview Feature


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Latest TV Ratings

NATIONAL Daytime Program Rankings for December 22 (Tuesday)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 WOWOWEE ABS-CBN 25.3
2 SHOWTIME ABS-CBN 22.1
3 NAGSIMULA SA PUSO ABS-CBN 19.5
4 PHR: MY CHEATING HEART ABS-CBN 18.6
5 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP UBER ABS-CBN 17.4
6 EAT… BULAGA! GMA 15.4
7 MARIA DE JESUS ANGHEL SA LANSANGAN ABS-CBN 15.1
8 BANANA SPLIT DAILY SERVINGS ABS-CBN 14.7
9 SANTA’S LAST CHRISTMAS ABS-CBN 13.1
10 KNOCK OUT GMA 12.2

NATIONAL Primetime Program Rankings for December 22 (Tuesday)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 35.3
2 TV PATROL WORLD ABS-CBN 33.8
3 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP ABS-CBN 31.9
4 DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW ABS-CBN 31.5
5 MARS RAVELO’S DARNA GMA 28.6
6 KATORSE ABS-CBN 28.1
7 FULL HOUSE GMA 25
8 BOYS OVER FLOWERS ONE MORE TIME ABS-CBN 23.8
9 24 ORAS GMA 23.4
10 STARSTRUCK SHOUT OUT GMA 21.3

MEGA MANILA Whole Day Program Rankings for December 22 (Tuesday)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 MARS RAVELO’S DARNA GMA 36.9
2 FULL HOUSE GMA 30.4
3 24 ORAS GMA 30.2
4 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP ABS-CBN 27.2
5 TV PATROL WORLD ABS-CBN 27.1
6 MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 26.3
7 SANA NGAYONG PASKO CHRISTMASERYE GMA 26
8 DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW ABS-CBN 23.2
9 KATORSE ABS-CBN 23
10 BOYS OVER FLOWERS ONE MORE TIME ABS-CBN 20.8

BALANCE LUZON (rest of Luzon excluding Mega Manila) Whole Day Program Rankings for December 22 (Tuesday)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 37.1
2 TV PATROL WORLD ABS-CBN 36.1
3 DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW ABS-CBN 30.9
4 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP ABS-CBN 30.5
5 KATORSE ABS-CBN 30.1
6 WOWOWEE ABS-CBN 28.4
7 MARS RAVELO’S DARNA GMA 27.1
8 FULL HOUSE GMA 24.3
SHOWTIME ABS-CBN
9 BOYS OVER FLOWERS ONE MORE TIME ABS-CBN 21.7
10 24 ORAS GMA 21.2

VISAYAS Whole Day Program Rankings for December 22 (Tuesday)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 46.9
2 TV PATROL WORLD ABS-CBN 43.4
3 DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW ABS-CBN 43
4 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP ABS-CBN 39.9
5 KATORSE ABS-CBN 30.8
6 BOYS OVER FLOWERS ONE MORE TIME ABS-CBN 29.3
7 NAGSIMULA SA PUSO ABS-CBN 28.9
8 WOWOWEE ABS-CBN 28.8
9 SANTA’S LAST CHRISTMAS ABS-CBN 27.4
10 SHOWTIME ABS-CBN 26.6

MINDANAO Whole Day Program Rankings, December 22 (Tuesday)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 57.3
2 TV PATROL WORLD ABS-CBN 50.4
3 DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW ABS-CBN 47.5
4 KATORSE ABS-CBN 45
5 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP ABS-CBN 43
6 WOWOWEE ABS-CBN 37
7 NAGSIMULA SA PUSO ABS-CBN 33.6
8 SHOWTIME ABS-CBN 29.5
9 MARIA DE JESUS ANGHEL SA LANSANGAN ABS-CBN 28.3
10 BOYS OVER FLOWERS ONE MORE TIME ABS-CBN 27.8

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National Program Rankings for Week 50 (Dec 13 to Dec 19)

National Daytime Program Rankings for Week 50 WEEKDAYS (Dec 14 – Dec 18)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 WOWOWEE ABS-CBN 23.8
2 SHOWTIME ABS-CBN 20.3
3 NAGSIMULA SA PUSO ABS-CBN 19.5
4 PHR: SOMEWHERE IN MY HEART ABS-CBN 17.1
5 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP UBER ABS-CBN 15.5
6 EAT… BULAGA! GMA 15.3
7 MARIA DE JESUS ANGHEL SA LANSANGAN ABS-CBN 14.2
8 BANANA SPLIT DAILY SERVINGS ABS-CBN 13.2
9 SINE NOVELA: TINIK SA DIBDIB GMA 11.9
10 DAILY SIETE GMA 11.6

National Primetime Program Rankings, Week 50 WEEKDAYS (Dec 14 to 18)

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 MAY BUKAS PA ABS-CBN 34.6
TV PATROL WORLD
2 DAHIL MAY ISANG IKAW ABS-CBN 31.9
3 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP ABS-CBN 30.9
4 KATORSE ABS-CBN 29.3
5 MARS RAVELO’S DARNA GMA 27.6
6 FULL HOUSE GMA 24.3
7 24 ORAS GMA 22.7
8 BOYS OVER FLOWERS ONE MORE TIME ABS-CBN 21.9
9 SANA NGAYONG PASKO CHRISTMASERYE GMA 20.4
10 IKAW SANA GMA 16.9

National Program Rankings, Week 50 Weekend (Dec 13 and Dec 19) WHOLE DAY

Program Channel Rtg(%)
1 RATED K HANDA NA BA KAYO? ABS-CBN 30.2
2 AGIMAT MGA ALAMAT NI RAMON REVILLA ABS-CBN 27.7
3 TV PATROL (SABADO) ABS-CBN 26.4
4 MAALAALA MO KAYA ABS-CBN 25.9
5 THE SINGING BEE ABS-CBN 25.8
6 SHARON ABS-CBN 24.1
7 GOIN’ BULILIT ABS-CBN 23.7
8 FAILON NGAYON ABS-CBN 23.4
PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP
9 SHOWTIME (SATURDAY) ABS-CBN 21.9
10 WOWOWEE (SATURDAY) ABS-CBN 21.7

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Joross Gamboa transfers to GMA

Si Joross Gamboa ang Kapamilya talent na bagong lipat sa Kapuso network at masuwerte ito’t may show agad sa GMA-7.

Kasama siya sa cast ng First Luv na iere next year at kung ’di kami nagkakamali, dumalo siya sa storycon ng series na ginawa kahapon ng tanghali.

Pati manager, nagpalit na rin si Joross, dahil si Noel Ferrer na ang magpapatakbo ng kanyang career pagkatapos ng ilang taon sa management ni Becky Aguila.

Hindi lang namin matawagan si Noel dahil nasa Amerika na yata ito’t du’n magpa-Pasko.

Maayos ang paalam ni Joross sa ABS-CBN at sa former manager niyang si Becky na lilipat siya sa Channel 7 at magpapalit ng manager kaya walang gulo sa pag-o-ober-da-bakod niya.

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Angel Locsin nanghihinayang sa ‘Mano Po 6’

Marami ang nanghihinayang kay Angel Locsin for Mano Po 6 dahil ayon nga sa mga nakapanood (sayang at hindi kami nakadalo sa premiere night), ang ganda ng role ni Heart na siyang pumalit sa aktres.

Oo nga raw at si Sharon pa rin ang bida, pero sa kanilang dalawang mag-ina umiikot ang kuwento at acting piece para sa dalawa ang kani-kanilang role.

Noon pa naman sinasabi ni Angel na talagang nanghinayang siya na hindi niya nagawa ang nasabing pelikula, pero siguro raw, hindi talaga nakaukol sa kanya ang project.

Natutuwa nga rin daw siya for Heart dahil alam niyang deserving itong mapili for the role.

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Sharon Cuneta a shoo-in for best actress

SHARON Cuneta didn't make it to the premiere of her filmfest entry, "Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love.” Her husband, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, and daughter KC showed up and read a statement in her behalf saying she regrets not being able to attend due to the sudden demise of her nanny since she was 5 years old, Loreta Benitez or Yaya Luring, who left two kids in her hometown in Pangasinan. Our condolences to Sharon and the family of the late Pambansang Yaya who even appeared with Sharon in two TV commercials.

Had Sharon been at the premiere night, she would have been proud of the movie. Those who enjoy having a good cry will love Regal Entertainment's drama entry, "Mano Po 6.” This is glossy soap opera done on a grand scale with a huge powerhouse cast, using lavish locations and sets, and with an absorbing story about an oppressed heroine who is tormented by her husband's Chinese family simply because she is half-Chinese and is considered a jinx who brings nothing but misfortune.

Scriptwriter Roy Iglesias and Director Joel Lamangan make sure that their lead character gets the full sympathy of viewers. Sharon Cuneta as Melinda Uy is verbally and physically abused by her in -laws and widowed early when her husband suddenly drops dead. Her house razed by a fire, she's forcibly separated from her four children, gets arrested by cops and sent to jail, seized by medical personnel to be confined in a mental hospital, gets afflicted with stage two Hodgkin's lymphoma, and even gets shot in the back while protecting her daughter from an assassin. For the series of humiliation and suffering alone that she is subjected to, Sharon is already a shoo-in for the best actress award. But in fairness to her, she invests her role with her own charm and spunk that you have no choice but to root for her until she emerges triumphant and gets the chance to get back at her oppressors.

The film starts with Melinda inaugurating her newest project called Sunshine City, a mammoth building-resort. In flashbacks, she narrates her origins. Her mom, Jin Feng (Boots Anson Roa), is a refugee from mainland China whose ship was attacked by pirates in 1957. Adopted by a Chinese couple in Manila, Jin Feng falls in love with a pure Pinoy in 1969 and Melinda is born. By 1981 (it would have been better if they didn't put the specific years as it all seems confused), the young Melinda herself (Glaiza de Castro) has fallen for a pure Chinese, Alfonso Uy (JC De Vera, and later, Christopher de Leon).

She's marginalized by Alfonso's family for being a mongrel and this is where her trials and tribulations begin. One nice thing about her character is that she refuses to be a doormat, she fights back. And when she gets millions in insurance compensation for the death of her own mom, she starts building her own business empire and her incredibly meteoric rise to wealth and fame eventually allows her to be on equal footing with her imperious in-laws.

Just like any melodrama where the good and the bad characters are as clear as black and white, the movie has the indispensable ingredient of a main villain as personified by Sharon's domineering sister-in-law, Zsa Zsa Padilla. The final confrontation between the two where Zsa Zsa gets the comeuppance that she truly deserves from Sharon's own hands elicited hearty applause from the audience when we saw the movie at its jampacked premiere night at SM Megamall. Zsa Zsa is very effective as the contravida who alienates Sharon's kids away from her, even if her portrayal sometimes borders on one-dimensional caricature.

If Sharon would be best actress, our choice for best supporting actress would be Heart Evangelista as her daughter Stephanie, who grew up thinking her mom neglected her totally. While Zsa Zsa gives an over-the-top performance, Heart wisely tones down her performance and excels in that scene where, in a good example of underplaying, she tells her mom dripping with sarcasm: "Hanggang ngayon, sinungaling ka pa rin." Not to be outdone is Ciara Sotto as the eldest daughter Carol, who feels their mom is just taking her for granted. Ciara has her own bright moment in her breakdown scene where she tells Sharon: "Ma, kailanganin mo na naman ako."

Also giving excellent support are Boots Anson Roa as Sharon's mom, Nina Jose as a vampish undercover agent, and the two guys who play the boyfriends of Heart and Ciara, Dennis Trillo and Ryan Eigenmann, both of whom turn out to be irredeemable assholes. Kris Aquino is unbilled in the film's poster but in the film's credit titles, she gets a solo credit for "special participation.” Actually, her role as Vivian, Sharon's sympathetic best friend, is a full length one, as she's seen from the start up to the end, unlike Christopher de Leon who gets first billing but actually has very few scenes as Sharon's ill-fated husband.

The ending shows the reunited family on a sentimental journey to China, the land where their forebears hail from, where Melinda puts up an orphanage in the name of her late mom. As a popcorn film entry to the filmfest about the sacrifices of a mother for her family, with magnificent production values and generally heartfelt performances from the entire cast, "Mano Po 6" has a good chance of bagging this year's Metro filmfest best picture award.

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Sarah Geronimo looks back at fruitful 2009

Sarah Geronimo has a lot to thank for as the Year of the Ox draws to a close.

After the phenomenal box-office success of A Very Special Love in 2008, the singer-actress proved her pulling power by chalking up another record grosser with the sequel, You Changed My Life early this year.

Record Breaker, her concert at the Araneta Coliseum last month, lived up to its name as it topped her three previous shows at the Big Dome, certifying her reign as the new concert queen.

Sarah is indefatigable as a performer. She was on road for most of the year, performing before Pinoy audiences in the U.S. and Europe with The Next One Tour.

Upon returning home, Sarah hardly had time to unpack her bags before pushing off again for The Next One Philippine Tour.

In the recording scene, she also blazed new trails with chart-topping albums. Her Sarah Geronimo’s Your Christmas Girl, released just last month, is now No. 1 among local Christmas albums.

She, too, is on the A-list of the most sought-after commercial endorsers. TV ads and billboards show her promoting food products, cosmetics and computer schools.

“This year has been a fulfilling one. I have a lot to thank God for,” Sarah says.

“At this point, I couldn’t ask for more. In fact, it makes me even more determined to improve myself because I don’t want to let my fans down. I owe them a lot.”

Now that election season is approaching, many are wondering if Sarah will be endorsing any candidate. Three presidential bets are said to be after her, but it all depends on Viva big boss Vic del Rosario, her manager.

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Miss You Like Crazy - John Lloyd-Bea reunion movie

After I Love You Goodbye this filmfest, ang pelikula naman nina Gerald Anderson at Kim Chiu ang opening salvo ng Star Cinema for 2010.

May playdate na itong January 27 at may working title na Paano na Kaya?, titulo ng kanta ni Bugoy na gagamiting theme song ng movie.

Nasa kalagitnaan na raw ang shooting mula sa direksyon ni Ruel Bayani, siya ring direktor nina Kim at Gerald sa Tayong Dalawa.

Napanood na ng Star Cinema people ang rushes at ibang-iba raw talaga ito sa mga dating ginawa na nina Kim at Gerald.

For sure, magugustuhan na naman daw ito ng supporters ng dalawa.

After the Kim-Gerald movie, next in line ay ang Valentine’s offering naman ng Star Cinema, ang pagbabalik ng tambalang John Lloyd Cruz-Bea Alonzo sa pelikulang Miss You Like Crazy.

Nagsimula na raw mag-shooting ang movie na may shooting pa sa Malaysia ngayong January.

Nakatakda na ring simulan ang unang pelikula ni Zaijian Jaranilla kasama si Piolo Pascual na may father and son theme.

Baka raw ang leading lady ni PJ dito ay si Carmen Soo.

Naka-schedule na ring simulan ang first movie ever ng mag-amang Gabby and KC Concepcion with Jericho Rosales as the young actress’ leading man.

May naka-line-up ding isa pang family movie si Direk Laurice Guillen na mala-Tanging Yaman at inaayos pa ang mga bida na mostly ay young stars with Lorna Tolentino as one of the major cast members.

Ayon kay Roxy Liquigan ng Star Cinema, tuloy na tuloy pa rin ang movie nina Aga Muhlach at Angel Locsin mula sa direksyon ni Olive Lamasan.

May naka-line-up ding movie si Direk Chito Roño na pagbibidahan naman ni Vhong Navarro.

May movie rin sina Sam Milby at Anne Curtis although hindi pa definite kung kailan ito ipalalabas and ang alam namin, nag-first shooting day na nga ito.

Isa pang balita na tiyak na ikatutuwa ng fans nina Melissa or Melay at Jason ng ongoing Pinoy Big Brother, may naka-line-up na rin palang pelikula ang Star Cinema para sa magka-loveteam.

Baka raw isama ang dalawa sa isang Ai-Ai de las Alas movie.

Isa pang good news, next year ay ilo-launch ng Star Cinema ang young stars ng ABS-CBN tulad nina Erich Gonzalez, Enchong Dee and Rjay Falcon, among others, kaya exciting abangan kung sinu-sino sa kanila ang sisikat nang husto.

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Liezl, nagsalita na kay Kris tungkol sa cancer

Saturday lang ang free day ni Albert Martinez dahil lagare siya sa taping ng May Bukas Pa sa Bacolor, Pampanga, at Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo sa Zambales.
Pero wala siyang reklamo kahit madalas sa van na siya natutulog to save time.

May konting problema lang si Albert dahil extended up to March 2010 ang May Bukas.. at kung masusunod ang schedule, sa February 22 na ang premiere ng Kung Tayo’y...

Kapag nawala ang karakter ni Albert sa MBP, alam n’yo na ang dahilan.

Kuwento ni Albert, para hindi siya malito sa kanyang karakter, ’pag nagre-report siya sa taping ng Kung Tayo’y…, nag-i-internalize na siyang siya si Capt. Frank, role niya sa bagong soap, kaso ’pag nakita siya ng tao, mayor ang tawag sa kanya na role niya sa MBP.

’Katuwa ang kuwento ni Albert kay Baby James na gumaganap na anak nila ni Kris Aquino at Jackson ang pangalan sunod kay Michael Jackson na favorite nito.

“Isinasama siya ni Kris sa taping at ‘Papa’ na ang tawag sa akin. Ayaw niyang tawagin siya ng Michael o Jack, basta Jackson lang.

“Minsan, ayos Michael Jackson siya kumpleto with gloves. ’Katuwa siya, malaki siya for a two-year-old.”

“Okay na” ang sagot ni Albert nang kumustahin namin ang misis niyang si Liezl na nagkasakit ng cancer.

Kagabi lumabas sa SNN ang one-on-one interview ni Kris kay Liezl at ito na ang nagkuwento sa mga pinagdaanan nang magkasakit.

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ABS-CBN stars sinorpresa ang Calauan

Maagang pamasko ang inihandog ng ABS-CBN sa mga taga-Calauan, Laguna matapos nitong idaos kamakailan ang Bayanijuan sa Calauan.

Sa pangunguna nina ABS-CBN chairman at CEO Gabby Lopez, pre­sident at COO Charo Santos-Con­cio, Channel 2 head Cory Vidanes, at ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (AFI) managing director Gina Lopez ka­sa­­ma ang iba pang execu­tives, namigay ang buong puwersa ng Dos ng noche buena packs at pinakain ang mahigit 1,000 pamilya.

Karamihan sa mga pamilyang inilipat dito para manirahan ay mga resi­dente ng Estero de Paco at iba pang lugar sa gilid ng Ilog Pa­sig. Ito ay isang kinakailangang hakbang at mahalagang bahagi ng plano ng AFI na linisin ang naturang ilog sa loob ng pitong taon.

“Nais naming umabot na sa 6,000 pamilya sa susunod na taon at maaari itong magmula sa mga lugar ng San Juan at Mari­kina,” sabi ni Gina. “Talaga namang na­pakasaya ko dahil sa loob ng dala­wa o tatlong buwan lang ay na­bago na ang mga buhay nila.”

Bukod sa paghahain ng masa­rap at masustans­yang pagkain, namigay din ng mga cash prizes ang ABS-CBN para sa mga nagwa­gi sa song and dan­ce competition na isinagawa ng komunidad pati na rin sa mga resi­den­te na may pina­ka­malinis at pinakama­ayos na bahay.

Mas lalo namang sumaya ang mga taga-Calauan nang naghan­dog ng mga awitin sina Piolo Pas­cual, Erik Santos, at Rhap Sa­laz­ar.

Ang Bayanijuan sa Calauan ay ang huling bahagi ng Christmas campaign ng ABS-CBN.

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Ruffa Gutierrez wala nang pakialam kay John Lloyd Cruz

WALA tayong narinig na comment mula kay Ruffa Gutierrez tungkol sa sina-sabing ‘problema’ ni John Lloyd Cruz sa Japan.

Sa presscon ng kanyang pelikulang Shake, Rattle & Roll X1 na entry ng Regal Films sa 2009 MMFF, hindi nasagot ni Ruffa ang tung-kol sa nasuungang problema ni John Lloyd sa Japan.

Break na ba sila? Sa totoo lang, kahit naman noong sinasabi nilang wala silang relasyon at tsismis lang ang lahat, naniniwala kaming may namamagitang romansa kina Ruffa at John Lloyd. Kasi, kung kami ang tatanungin, mas credible ang hindi diretsahan, pero hindi naman nagde-deny na statements nina Eddie Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama. At papa-ano nga ba nila maipapaliwanag kung nakikita silang magkasama sa abroad?

Pero ngayon, kakatuwa ngang walang sinasabi si Ruffa tungkol sa balita about John Lloyd. Palagay namin, wala na talaga sila ngayon.

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Sharon Cuneta nabastos ni Willie

Nagluluksa si Sharon Cuneta ngayon dahil sa pagkamatay ni Yaya Luring, ang yayang nag-alaga sa kanya mula pa noong 12 years old siya.

Cardiac arrest ang ikinamatay ni Yaya Luring noong December 19, 9:36, habang masayang nakiki-party sa ibang household help nina Sharon at Sen. Kiko Pangilinan sa bahay ng mag-asawa sa Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Iyak nang iyak si Sharon at niyakap ang yaya na 83 years old na. Second mom na ang turing niya at 40 years niya itong kasama. Sa Sanctuario de San Antonio sa Forbes Park ang burol ni Yaya Luring at sa Heritage Park sa Taguig ang libing sa Dec. 23 at lahat sagot ni Sharon.

Dahil sa pagkamatay ni Yaya Luring, kanselado ang guesting ni Sharon kahapon sa SOP at The Buzz at hindi sigurado kung nakadalo si Megastar sa premiere night kagabi ng Mano Po 6 na ginawa sa Cinema 9 & 10 ng SM Megamall.

Incindentally, controversial ang sinabi ni Sharon sa guesting niya sa Showtime last Saturday. Sabi nito: “Masaya ako rito sa Showtime dahil wholesome dito at hindi ako binabastos at ang taas-taas ng rating ninyo.”

Ang tsika, si Willie Revillame ang pinatatamaan ni Sharon dahil feeling nabastos ito nang mag-guest sa Wowowee to promote BBF nila ni Ai-Ai delas Alas dati. Hindi nagustuhan ni Sharon ang sagot ni Willie sa biro niyang hinihiram ang yate ni Willie at dahil du’n, hindi na uli maggi-guest si Sharon sa show ni Willie.

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Derek at Angelica maraming nalunok na buhangin

After Santa Santita, nagkaroon muli ng pag­ka­­ka­­­­taon si Angelica Panganiban na magbida sa I Love You Goodbye at makatrabaho si Lau­rice Guil­len, isang pelikula para sa MMFF ’09. Se­ven­teen lamang ang aktres nang gawin nila ni Direk Laurice ang launching movie ng aktres.

“Mas nag-grown siya ngayon. Kailangan la­mang niyang i-prioritize ang pagiging aktres niya dahil ma­raming magagaling ngayon,” ani Direk Laurice na ki­na­­bukasan makaraang mailibing ang asa­wang si Johnny Delgado ay sumabak na agad sa trabaho niya sa pelikula.

“Tapos na, wala na siya. Wala na kaming ba­ban­tayan ng mga anak ko. Mahirap if he was dying and I was not there. But now, even Johnny would feel na dapat ituloy ko na ang trabaho ko.”

It’s Laurice’s second time to direct a love drama. Dati kasi puro drama lamang ang ginagawa niya. Second love story niya ito af­ter her first directorial film, Kasal which she did in the early 80’s.

Nagpapasalamat siya dahil magagaling ang mga artista niya. Si Angelica, she actually had to force her na mag-mature agad sa film dahil siya ang carrier ng pe­likula. Si Gabby Concepcion naman four times na niyang na­kasama kaya alam na niya ang wor­king habit nito, kung paano ito umarte.

Kina Derek Ramsay at Kim Chiu siya medyo nag-alanganin.

“Si Kim Chiu who’s a big star now has got star quality. She has presence. I’m happy to find out na artista rin siya, at gusto niyang maging artista. Her role is not the usual Kim Chiu role, and I’m surprised na siya pa ang humihingi ng take two. She’s got a long way to go as an actress.

“I didn’t expect much from Derek Ramsay. Cul­turally hindi siya lumaki rito. I’ve never met or wor­ked with him. Sa mga workshops ko lang siya naki­kita. Pero mature ang mind niya at mahusay siya sa mga linya niya.

“May lovescenes si Angel with both Gabby and Derek. With Gabby, they are very sensual and ma­ture. Passionate naman yung lovescene nila ni Derek. Yung una parang may wall pa na naka­pa­gitan sa kanila. But their beach scene is really some­­thing! It is hot! Hindi sila naghubad pero marami silang nalunok na buhangin. No nudity pero kita mo ang passion sa rawness ng kanilang feelings and emotions. I shot this scene in a virgin beach in San Juan, Batangas.

“Sa shower scene naman ni Angel, she took off her clothes para daw maging comfortable siya pero wala kang makikita sa kanya. That shower scene is very important. Hindi lang yon inilagay para lang magkaroon ng sexy scene. Naligo kasi siya right after iniwan siya ng isang lover niya,” sabi ni Laurice who won’t reveal kung bakit I Love You Goodbye ang title ng kanyang pelikula. Meron daw maggu-goodbye sa movie but she won’t say who.

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The Prayer - Charice Pempengco and Pete Avendano

The Prayer - Charice Pempengco and Pete Avendano. December 6, 2009 - Charice Pempengco and Pete Avendano sang the duet to The Prayer with the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra and the adult choirs.


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The Bodyguard Medley - Charice Pempengco

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TV Ratings - December 14 to 16

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA
(December 14 to 16, 2009; AGB Nielsen)

December 14, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 23%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 15.5%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 15.2%
4. Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) – 13.9%
5. Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) – 13%
6. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 12.9%
7. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) – 12.4%
8. My Cheating Heart (ABS-CBN) – 11.9%
9. Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) – 11.3%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%

Primetime:

1. Darna (GMA-7) – 31.7%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 29.4%
3. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) – 29.1%
4. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 28.1%
5. Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) – 27.4%
6. Full House (GMA-7) – 26%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 24.6%
8. Sana Ngayong Pasko (GMA-7) – 23.2%
9. Katorse (ABS-CBN) – 22.1%
10. Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) – 20.8%

December 15, Tuesday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 22.2%
2. Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) – 18.3%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 17.9%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 17.5%
5. Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) – 16.4%
6. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) – 15.9%
7. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 15.1%
8. Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) – 13.9%
9. My Cheating Heart (ABS-CBN) – 11.1%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) – 9.9%

Primetime:

1. Darna (GMA-7) – 34.2%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 29.2%
3. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 29.1%
4. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) – 28.5%
5. Full House (GMA-7) – 28.2%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 27.4%
7. Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) – 26.5%
8. Sana Ngayong Pasko (GMA-7) – 24.3%
9. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) – 22.7%
10. Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) – 21.9%

December 16, Wednesday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 21.8%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 18.8%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 16.1%
4. Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) – 15.1%
5. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) – 14%
6. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 13.4%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 12.4%
8. Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) – 12.2%
9. Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) – 12%
10. My Cheating Heart (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%

Primetime:

1. Darna (GMA-7) – 29.8%
2. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 27.9%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 27%
4. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) – 25.8%
5. Full House (GMA-7) – 25.5%
6. Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) – 25.3%
7. Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) / Sana Ngayong Pasko (GMA-7) – 23.8%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 23.2%
9. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) – 22.8%
10. Shining Inheritance (GMA-7) – 17.9%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

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Sharon Cuneta masaya sa Showtime

“Masaya ako rito sa Showtime dahil wholesome dito at hindi ako binabastos at ang taas-taas ng rating ninyo,” bulalas ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta nang mag-guest siya kahapon sa Showtime nina Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis and Kim Atienza.

Hmmm, may nambastos na ba kay Mega?

Naku sa level niya, may maglakas ng loob pa kayang mambatos?

Nasa programa ang megastar para sa promo ng Mano Po 6 na ngayon pa lang ay marami nang nagpi-predict na mananalong best actress sa MMFF.

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Twins Diapers Videoke Challenge

Twins Diapers, a sister product of Sisters Feminine Napkins from Megasoft Inc., is sponsoring a videoke singing contest in different supermarkets in Metro Manila.

For every P50 worth of Twins Diapers, one can sing and win prizes. Similar to Sisters Feminine Napkins and Pantyliners, endorsed by Maja Salvador (photo), Twin Diapers offers good quality at most affordable prices.

Twins Diapers provides “heavenly comfort for baby, mega savings for mommy,” but also welcomes men to its popular videoke challenge. Most men are sing-along aficionados, and many macho husbands nowadays also help do household chores for their wives and even bring kids to the palengke, that’s why men and women alike are welcome to join the exciting Twins Diapers Videoke Challenge.

The good-quality, affordable Twins baby diapers come in small, medium, large or extra large sizes. There are singles, four pads for each pack, 12 pads each pack, and 34 pads each pack. Watch out for the videoke challenge in the supermarket nearest you.

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Kim Chiu, stilll no kissing scene

Marami ang magugulat sa performance ni Kim Chiu sa I Love You Goodbye ng Star Cinema na entry nito sa Metro Manila Film Festival ’09. Nalampasan nito ang mga requirement na hiningi ng director mula sa kanya and she was able to give more.

Initially, ayaw tanggapin ni Kim ang role niya sa nasabing movie. Napaka-offbeat kasi ng role, desperada, ibang hulma, natakot siyang baka magalit ang mga manonood sa kanya. Pero buti na lang, tinanggap niya.

Yung kina Angelica Panganiban at Derek Ramsay grabe raw. Lalo na yung beach scene.

Walang kissing scene sa movie si Kim na puwedeng ikagalit ng mga Kimeralds, ang galing niya ay ipinamalas niya sa kanyang mga confrontation scenes, sa gumaganap na ama niya na si Gabby/Concepcion, kay Angelica na ka-trayanggulo niya kina Gabby at Derek Ramsay.

Wish nga ng lahat na manalo siya ng award, dahil ito lamang ang makaka­pagpatunay na she did a good job.

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2010 Bb. Pilipinas search, opens

Do you have what it takes to be the country’s first Miss World? Do you aspire to be the country’s fifth Miss International? Or the third Filipina Miss Universe? Take the first big step the fulfillment of that dream now.

Application for the 2010 Bb. Pilipinas search is now formally open. Contestants must be single, 17 to 25 years old, Filipino citizen, with a minimum height of 5’6”, at least a high school graduate and with good moral character.

Application forms may be secured from the BPCI Secretariat at the Araneta Coliseum. Or you may download the form from the Bb. Pilipinas official website (www.bbpilipinas.com) and fax the form to (632) 911-27-71 or deliver it personally to the BPCI Secretariat.

Prospective candidates are required to submit the following along with their application forms: NSO certified copy of birth certificate, certified true copy of high school/college diploma, Philippine passport (if any), close-up and full-body color photos. Aspirants who are 17 years of age should bring with them a written consent from parents along with their application forms as part of the requirements.

Preliminary screenings will be held daily, Mondays to Saturdays, from 2 to 6 p.m. Deadline for submission of application forms is Jan. 8, 2010. Only those who qualify during the preliminary screenings will be eligible for the final selection of candidates.

For more details about the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, log on to www.bbpilipinas.com.

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ABS-CBN 2010 Teleserye Lineup

ABS-CBN releases its 2010 teleserye lineup.

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Anne Curtis matagal nang tinatarget ni Sen. Bong

Tuwing may gagawing festival entry si Bong Revilla, hindi puwedeng wala siyang kasamang anak. Naging tradisyon na niyang isama sila sa kanyang mga festival movies.

Pero sa Ang Panday, wala ni isa mang anak na kasama si Bong, bakit?

“Para naman maiba ito at hindi magmukhang isang package deal,” panimula ng senador. “ At para rin mag-mukhang bata si Flavio. Kapag may anak akong makikita ang manonood, isang ama ang tatatak sa isipan nila eh, si Flavio sa istorya ay nasa kasibulan, bata pa para magmukhang isang ama,” dagdag pa niya.

Marami ang makakapuna na nasa pelikula si Anne Curtis. At magtataka sila kung bakit hindi ito ang leading lady sa pelikula kundi sina Iza Calzado at Rhian Ramos.

“Surprise guest lamang siya sa pelikula, may cameo role bilang isang engkantada. Ipinakiusap ko lamang kay Boss Vic (del Rosario) ang kanyang paglabas. Pumayag naman ito, at pumayag din si Anne.

“Gusto kong makasama si Anne sa pelikula. Matagal ko na siyang minamataan. Sa susunod kong peli­kula sana makasama ko na siya pero, hanggang hindi pa kami nagsisimulang magtrabaho na mag­kasama wala pang kasiguruhan,” anang napakatikas na Panday na itinuturing itong huling pagbibigay buhay niya sa character na isinilang ni Carlo J.Caparas at binigyang buhay ni Fernando Poe, Jr. bilang pinaka-magandang pelikula na ginawa niya sa kanyang buong career.

“Isang napaka-laking responsibilidad ang i-remake ang Panday dahil isang napaka-laking artista ni Ninong Ronnie. Kailangang hindi ako masira sa ganda ng movie at sa lakas nito sa box-office,” sabi pa ni Bong.

Hindi itinanggi ni Bong na nagkaroon ng iringan ang dalawang direktor ng pelikula, sina direktor Rico Gutierrez na siyang namahala ng mga special effects at si Direk Mac Alejandre na siyang director ng kabuuan ng pelikula.

“Nakialam na ako para matapos ang gulo, sinabi ko lamang sa kanila ang kani-kanilang mga res­ponsibilidad. Ganun lang yon kadali,” sabi ng actor-pro­ducer ng movie na patuloy pa rin ang pagsu­baybay sa kaso ni Katrina Halili laban kay Dr. Hayden Kho.

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Angelica Panganiban - An all-in-one package

As an actress, Angelica Panganiban gives you two options: To sympathize or empathize with her. Proof is a body of work (Separada, Ama, Ina, Anak, Santa Santita and A Love Story) that could qualify her as the next ABS-CBN’s drama queen, especially now that Claudine Barretto is on the other side of the fence.

“I did G-mik and I was boxed in teeny-bopper roles for the longest time,” offers the young actress when asked about her mature roles in recent years on the big screen. “Then, I had a thirst to do something else, to explore or expand what I can do as an actress and to see myself in a different light.

“When the (meaty) projects came in one after another, I told myself this is it. I had to be all out and gave my all. The feedback was good while others frowned at my change of image because they thought I was too young to handle those roles. I was thinking then, ‘If I want to learn something new, when will be the right time?’ I am happy that the people and the management accepted that biggest turn in my career. At 23, I am ready to do these roles. I am mentally, emotionally and physically prepared.”

Angelica is referring to her role as Liezl, who wants to experience true love and to be loved in Star Cinema’s I Love You, Goodbye, an official entry in the Dec. 25 Metro Manila Film Festival.

She is again pitted against a veteran — Gabby Concepcion. Angelica is expected to “make a scene” via big, dramatic sequences and intimate moments with the movie’s lead male actors. This is the actress’ second time to be directed under Laurice Guillen.

“I trusted my director and the people I worked with,” Angelica describes her sensitive scenes. “It feels great if you give your all and you trust everyone.”

Trust is also the reason why hers and I Love You, Goodbye co-star Derek Ramsay’s three-and-a-half-year relationship thrives.

“I’m proud,” replies Angelica about her reaction that big stars like Sharon Cuneta and Gretchen Barretto admire Derek. “I don’t see any reason why I should feel angry. After all, I’m the original. I’m happy and flattered. If some guys appreciate what I have, I think Derek will feel the same way.”

Her present relationship has made Angelica realize that women are the ones who make the little sacrifices to make the relationship work out. Although Derek does everything to make it good, a woman, shares Angelica, has to be understanding and patient. What is good about their relationship is that Derek and Angelica try to understand each other’s peculiarities and shortcomings. At the end of the day, they compromise. It takes two to tango.

“Derek is lucky with me. He won’t find a package deal like me,” says Angelica. The young actress is right. She is all in one, complete with beauty and talent.

Angelica’s Liezl meets the man of her dreams Dr. Adrian Benitez (Gabby). But she has problems adjusting to Adrian’s high-profile world. Making things more difficult for her is Ysa (Kim Chiu), the doctor’s daughter, who hates Liezl. Photographer Gary Angeles (Derek), on the other hand, gives the sense of acceptance to Liezl which she longs for.

As Star Cinema puts it, Liezl is “caught in a web of secrets, truths and lies.”

Since Angelica first entered show business and has made a reputation for herself, some can’t help but think that Derek’s rise to fame is partly attributed to Angelica’s celebrity status.

“I don’t think nor entertain those thoughts,” she says. “Hindi ako bumuo sa pangalan niya. I wasn’t even part of it.”

Did she say “I love you, goodbye” to someone in her past?

“Just goodbye, without I love you,” answers Angelica.

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Charice wins Best Oprah Show Musical Per­formance

Si Charice ang nagwaging Best Oprah Show Musical Per­formance.

“A whopping 70 percent of you voted for the 17-year-old singing sensation’s performance of her first single, Note to God. The Black Eyed Peas kickoff party performance came in second with only 9 percent of the vote. Charice had a big year in 2009, recording her first album, performing on tour with David Foster & Friends and appearing in her first film, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” ayon sa Oprah.com

Kasama sa mga nominado sa nasabing kategorya na tinalbugan ni Charice sa programa ng magri-retiro nang si Oprah ay ang mga sumusunod :

I Gotta Feelin’ - Black Eyed Peas

Haven’t Met You Yet - Michael Bublé

Note to God - Charice

Summer Nights - Rascal Flatts

Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

I Didn’t Know My Own Strength - Whitney Houston

You’ve Got The Best of My Love/I’m Every Woman - Jennifer Hudson

How Sweet it is to Be Loved by You - James Taylor

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Tanging Yaman on ABS-CBN

In celebration of the 60th year anniversary of Filipino soap opera, ABS-CBN is preparing another teleserye with a star-studded cast.

Tanging Yaman is an upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN from the makers of the hit teleserye Tayong Dalawa slated to debut in the first quarter of 2010.

Topbilling the said teleserye are Melissa Ricks, Erich Gonzales, Matt Evans, Enchong Dee, and Ejay Falcon. It also stars Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, Jodi Sta. Maria, Rowell Santiago, Leo Martinez, and Ron Morales.

Videos: Tanging Yaman Teasers

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'Marami akong pera, malaki ang contract ko sa ABS-CBN' - Kris

Dagdag ang K Everyday Home Collec­tion sa bagong endorsement ni Kris Aquino at isa ito sa pi­na­ka­malaking endorsement ng TV host-actress dahil ang home collection line na exclusive na mabibili sa SM department stores
ang kanyang handog kasama ang ABS-CBN Licensing.

Available ang K Everyday Home Collection sa SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM North ED­SA, at SM Me­gamall. Magiging available ang iba pang merchandise sa January 2010. Spe­cial si Kris dahil dumating sa press launch nila si Mr. Henry Sy at ang anak nitong si Mr. Her­bert Sy.

Samantala, sinagot ni Kris ang mga bagong isyung kanyang kinasasangkutan gaya nang bakit ginusto niyang wala ang picture at name niya sa poster ng Mano Po 6.

“Kung ilalagay pa ang name at picture ko, mag­bibigay pa ’yun ng problema sa billing and hindi papa­yag si Deo (Endrinal and her manager) na maliit ang picture and name ko. Tama si Deo na walang problema kung wala ako sa billing,” sabi ni Kris.

Narito naman ang paliwanag ni Kris sa pagbili niya ng bus, gayung sinabi raw niyang wala siyang pera: “I never said wala akong pera. Hyundai ang bus ko at ang laki ng discount nang pagkakabili ko, tinulungan ako ng best friend ng brother-in-law ko. Ang cost ng bus is half the price kung brand-new Roadtrek ang binili ko na super gusto ko talaga. Paano ko sasabihing wala akong pera, ang laki ng contract ko sa ABS-CBN.”

Tuluy-tuloy pala ang taping ni Kris ng Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo na kundi Feb. 8 ay Feb. 15 ang airing. May special participation ang anak niyang si baby James sa role ni Jackson na anak din niya. Sa February pa magti-taping ang bagets at lalabas siya sa end ng first season o start ng second season.

“Ang ruling ni James (Yap), from 2 to 8 PM lang magti-taping si baby James. Ayaw ni James na mapupuyat si baby James dahil baka hindi na tumangkad,” pahayag ni Kris.

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Kapamilya stars sing in Tambayan

Celebrate the birth of your newest tambayan on radio by looking back on its 12 colorful years on the airwaves with the Tambayan 101.9 album.

Enjoy 12 of its yearend chart-topper hits from 1996 to 2007 and relive melodies you’ve shared with the Kapamilya radio station for more than a decade.

Here how these songs get a new flavor as recording artists give their own renditions like Aiza Seguerra’s take on Celine Dion’s classic My Heart Will Go On; 6Cyclemind with Regine Velasquez’s Dadalhin; Moonstar 88 with South Border’s Rainbow; Toni Gonzaga with Nina’s Love Moves in Mysterious Ways; and Bugoy Drilon singing Yeng Constantino’s Hawak Kamay.

Other performers include Erik Santos, Sopiz, Syato, Pale Yellow Light, Paraluman, Juris Fernandez, and Tambayan 101.9’s very own DJ R-Nold Rei.

The Tambayan 101.9 album is part of the FM radio station’s special offerings to its listeners. Recently, the station unveiled Tambayan TV via www.tambayan 1019.com where netizens can listen and see what’s going on in the booth on-line and Tambayan HD where tambayers get crystal quality reception plus two additional stations on the same band width using an HD radio.

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22nd Awit Awards – 2009 Winners

Complete list of winners for the 22nd Awit Awards.

PERFORMANCE AWARDS

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist:
Open Arms by Aiza Seguerra (Star Records)

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist:
Yugto by Rico Blanco (Warner Music)

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists:
Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchyworms (Sony Music)

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist:
Childhood by Raki Vega (Star Records)

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist:
Summer Wind by Charlie Green (Star Records)

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists:
Di Nakikita by Roots of Nature (Sony Music)

Best Performance by a Child/Children:
Summerwind by Charlie Green (Star Records)

Best Collaboration:
Letting Go by Gary Valenciano & Powerplay feat. Mon Faustino (Universal Records)

CREATIVITY AWARDS

Album of the Year:
Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert by The Eraserheads (Sony Music)

Song of the Year:
Yugto by Rico Blanco (Warner Music)

Best Selling Album of the Year:
Charice by Charice Pempengco (Star Records)

Best Ballad:
When I Hear You Call by Gary Valenciano (Universal Records)

Best Rock:
Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchyworms (Sony Music)

Best World/Bossa/Reggae/Latin Music:
Usahay by Evelyn Juteau (Universal Records)

Best Novelty:
Mabuti Pa Sila by Rico J. Puno (Vicor)

Best Dance:
Freak-out, Baby by Itchyworms (Sony Music)

Best Inspirational/Religious:
Never Give-Up by Erick Santos and Christian Bautista (Star Records)

Best Christmas:
Wish List by MYMP (Ivory)

Best Rap:
Wawasakin by D-Coy (Star Records)

Best Jazz Recording:
Mama Said So by Charlie Green (Star Records)

Best R & B:
Paano by Rachel Ann Go (Star Records)

Best Regional Recording:
Gikumot Kumot by Kantin Dudg (Alpha)
(tied with)
Sarong Banggui by Alibata (Candid Records)

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play:
Ikaw Ang Pangarap by Martin Nievera from the teleserye “Lobo” (Star Records)

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Best Musical Arrangement:
Yugto by Rico Blanco (Warner Music)

Best Vocal Arrangement:
Letting Go, Mon Faustino (Universal Records)

Best Engineered Recording:
Yugto, Angee Rozul (Warner Music)

Album Packaging Excellence Award:
“S” Marks The Spot
Graphic Designer & Album Concept By: Inksurge.com
Photography By: Dan Gil
Piper Paper/Polyeast Records

Music Video of the Year:
Procrastinator by Sandwich
Piper Paper/Polyeast Records
Producer: Chris Sy
Director: Quark Henares
Piper Paper/Polyeast Records

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Pokwang 'di namalayan na nasa GMA na si Bayani

Sa sobrang kabisihan yata ni Pokwang, wala siyang kamalay-malay na nalagasan ng isang komedyante ng ABS-CBN. And we’re referring to Bayani Agbayani’s homecoming sa GMA 7.

‘‘Ha? Lumipat na si Bayani?’’ Shocked na tanong ni Pok­wang sa taped episode ng Juicy (that airs on TV5). Nabanggit tuloy namin kay Bayani ang reaksiyon ni Pok­wang nu’ng mag-guest ang komed­yante sa Tweetbiz. Sey ni Bayani : ‘‘Big­laan naman kasi ang paglipat ko, eh. Or shall I say, ’yung pagbabalik ko sa GMA.”

Sa muli ngang pagtapak ni Bayani on GMA grounds, it seemed like a journey down memory lane. Nagbalik-alaala ang kanyang mga fledgling years kung saan nagsilbing tahanan na niya ang Broad­way Centrum, itsurang naka-brief lang siya kung abutang natutulog sa isang office doon!

‘‘It’s as if I never left,’’ matalinhagang sabi ni Bayani who’s now back home. At bilang patunay na todo-bigay na ang kanyang pagbabalik-loob, Todo-Bigay din ang prog­­­ramang sasalihan niya come January 2010, hopefully with Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao as co-host.

Sana lang maging aware ang pa­munuan ng GMA that Pacman’s mom is just a novelty : Katutuwaan mo nga­yon, kasasawaan mo bukas.

At dahil kasado na ang laban ni Manny kay Floyd Mayweather Jr. na tinaguriang Fight of the Millen­nium on March 13, that means, masa­saga­saan ang walang puk­nat na pagno-novena ni Mom­my Dioni­sia sa GenSan months before the bout.

At ibig din lang sabihin, dusa ang staff ng Todo-Bigay dahil obligado silang sundan kung nasaan ang madasaling Mommy D. It’s just like seeing your bet at the casino table
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MBC national choral tilt set for Dec. 15-18

Aiza Seguerra, Karylle, and Luke Mejares are alternately featured as guest performers when the semifinals of the MBC National Choral Competition gets underway on Dec. 15 to 18 at the Aliw Theater, Star City Complex, Pasay City.

Renz Verano will co-host the week-long event together with Karen Golfo. Radio announcers and deejays from DZRH, 90.7 Love Radio, 101.1 YesFM, and 96.3 Easy Rock will also be around to entertain audiences.

Forty choirs from various parts of the country will vie for the grand prize in each category. Leading the children’s choirs are two-time champion Hiyas ng Pilipinas, Kasama ng Sinag Intermediate Chorale, Malate Catholic School, Maryville Gawad Kalinga Sagip Choir, Vox Angeli, Batasan Hills Elementary School, Banaba Elementary School-Tarlac, DSWD-Mandaluyong, AUP Young Voices, SPED-ISEC Iloilo, Pasig Catholic College, ICC Children’s Choir, Calasiao Children’s Chorus, Musika Ibarang, Juan Luna Elementary School and the OLPC Children’s Choir.

Coro de Manila, in turn, will defend its title in the open category against University of the Cordilleras, FEU Chorale, Tarlac State University, Handog Music Ministry-San Fabian, Genesis Chorale, Coro Animo, Mapua Concert Singers, Deus Antiphon, PUP Bagong Himig Serenata, San Antonio de Padua, Adamson University, Koro Ilustrado, Manila Adventist Medical Center Church Choir, Music and Praise Chorale, Musicainta, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Coro San Benildo, St. Louis University Glee Club, University of the Visayas, Manila Chamber Singers, Bukidnon State University, San Jose Chorale of Davao and In Harmony Chorale.

Grand prize winners in both categories will receive P100,000 each. The MBC National Choral Competition is supported by Smart Communications, Unilever, Kawasaki, M. Lhuillier, Diatabs and Coca-Cola. For details, call 680-3477, 832-6125, or log on to manilabroadcasting.multiply.com.

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Aiza, Luke at Karylle nasa MBC Choral Competition

Sina Aiza Seguerra, Karylle at Luke Meja­res ang halinhinang tampok sa semifinals ng MBC National Choral Competition na gaga­napin sa ika-15 hanggang ika-18 ng disyembre sa Aliw Theater, Star City complex sa lungsod ng Pasay.

Ang batikang birit-balladeer na si Renz Verano ang co-host ng timpalak buong linggo, kasama si Karen Golfo. Naroon din ang mga ra­dio announcer at deejay ng DZRH, 90.7 Love Radio, 101.1 YesFM at 96.3 Easy Rock upang aliwin ang mga manonood.

Forty choirs mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa ang maglalaban sa mga kampeonato.

Tig-isandaang libo ang nakalaan sa mga mag­wawagi sa dalawang kategoriya. Para sa karagdagang detalye, tumawag sa telepono bilang 680.3477, 832.6125, o tingnan ang website sa http://manilabroadcasting.multiply.com

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Edu Manzano is one of Anak TV awardees

Vice Presidentiable Edu Manzano may not be that visible on TV anymore. But the former OMB (Optical Media Board) chair has managed to add another feather to his cap in the field of television.

Edu earned one of the highest votes from thousands of Filipino jurors across the country to make it in Anak TV Seal’s list of most-admired and child-sensitive personalities on local television.

Edu is in good company. His fellow awardees are CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida, Cannes Best Director Brilliante Mendoza and Ateneo de Manila class of 2001 valedictorian Roselle Ambubuyog.

Edu’s high ranking in the nationwide poll which asked jurors who their households favored among TV personalities has qualified him to belong to Anak TV’s Roster of Makabata Stars.

“I am deeply honored to get this award,” Edu said after receiving his latest honor in simple ceremonies at the Soka Gakkai Building, Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

He promised to live up to the award by continuing to be a role model to the youth who look at television as a favorite source of information and entertainment.

The seeds of good behavior Edu has planted since he began his career as a TV host are now bearing fruit. This makes his wholesome image among televiewers very much alive, even if they don’t see him as often as they used to anymore.

On hand to give Edu his Anak TV Seal were Roberto del Rosario and Mag Cruz Hatol, top officers of the annual awards.

The award is given yearly by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television.

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Rayver Cruz hanggang tingin pa rin kay Sarah

Pinabulaanan ni Rayver Cruz ang balitang may namamagitang relasyon sa kanila ni Jennica Gar­cia bukod sa pagiging magkaibigan.

“Wala kasi kami parehong karelasyon kaya madali kaming i-link sa isa’t isa pero walang katotohanan ito.

“Napaka-bubbly ni Jennica, masayahin, makulit, parang wala kahit konting problema sa buhay, nakakahawa nga yung kasiyahan niya, pati kami sa set ng Shake, Rattle & Roll Xl ay suma­saya. Pero maikli ang panahon for us to develop a more serious relationship. Pag magkasama kami, wala kaming ginagawa kundi ang mag- trabaho lang,” sabi ng young actor na hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nahahanapan ng Star Magic ng ka-loveteam.

Nang magka-boyfriend ang dati niyang kapa­rehang si Shaina Magdayao ay nasira ang love­team nila. Kinailangan siyang ipareha sa iba para makakita ng ibang babagay sa kanya.

Okay sana ang tandem nila ni Sarah Geronimo pero masyado nang malaking atista ito. Anumang pagtatangka ng Star Magic na gawin silang isang pareha ay makasisira lamang sa kanya. Katuna­yan, nagkaroon ito ng masamang epekto dahil napag­bintangan siyang nanggagamit lamang, nakiki-ride on sa kasikatan nito.

“Pero hindi ko siya niligawan. Masaya na akong naging kaibigan ko siya. Once in a while tini-text ko siya, wala lang nangungumusta lang.

“Maganda rin yung tandem namin ni Maja Salvador sa May Bukas Pa pero hindi mabigyan ng tsansa na lumago dahil nawala siya when she was launched into stardom, biglang nag-iba ang image niya, ginawang mature. For a while, naiwan na naman ang character ko na nakabitin sa ere. Buti na lang, ibinalik siya sa series.

“Mean­while, sa amin ni Santino muna naka-sentro ang story,” dagdag pa ni Rayver na sa 2010 ay gustong karirin ang pagkanta.

“Although mas comfortable akong sumasayaw, puwede akong mag-switch into singing. Dahil Cruz ako, expected na ng lahat na nakakakanta ako. Oo naman, kumakanta ako pero siguro I need to have more confidence pagdating dito. Wala pa akong kumpiyansa sa sarili ko, siguro dapat ko rin itong bigyan ng panahon para mahasa. Sana rin makakita na ang Star Magic ng bago kong ka-loveteam. Kailangan ko ito para mas makilala pa ako,” pag-amin niya.

Naniniwala din si Rayver na magiging malung­kot ang Pasko nilang mag-anak. Kailan lamang nawala ang kanyang ama, hindi pa sila nakaka-adjust sa pagkawala nito, lalo na ang kanyang ina.

“Malamang sa 25th, araw mismo ng Pasko ay pupunta kami sa cemetery,” sabi niya.

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Christian Bautista meets David Pomeranz

American singer/composer David Pomeranz (left) meets Christian Bautista for the first time at the Universal Records Christmas party last Dec. 7. That same evening, Christian received an Awit Award for Best Inspirational Religious Song with Erik Santos for the song Never Give Up, a cut from their Face Off Album under Star Records released last year.

Christian is still No. 1 in sales nationwide with his album in Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan under Universal Records, his new home-label.
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Charice - The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra

Charice performed "I Have Nothing" and "I Will Always Love You" from the movie The Bodyguard accompanied by the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra. Performed during the Handog Ng FASO sa Pasko Christmas Concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

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Kris Aquino's Pink Bus - Video

Parang delikado raw yata sa mga kidnappers ang bagong bus ni Ms. Kris Aquino na ipinakita niya the other night sa kanilang programa ni Boy Abunda na Show­biz News Ngayon.

Actually. Kulay pink ang bus at kung nakita n’yo ang nasabing bus sa kanilang programa or kahit sa YouTube, makita mo lang sa kalsada, alam mong yun na ang bus na sakay ang TV host/ actress.

Paano kung nasa highway sila at gabi, walang masyadong tao, madali silang harangin dahil alam agad ng makakakita na sa kanya yun.Kahit pa sabihing may security escorts.

Sa panahon ngayon, walang pinipiling lugar ang mga nag-iisip ng masama sa kapwa.

Nakakatakot nga naman yun lalo na’t kung kasama niya ang mga anak niya.

Madali kasing tandaan ang kulay. Pink.

Yung bus ni Governor Vilma Santos, hindi masyadong tandain dahil hindi costumized o pinasadya. Ordinary bus coaster lang ito na inayos ang loob para makapag-trabaho si Gov. Vi kahit wala siya sa kanyang opisina.

Kahit ang bus ni Gretchen Barretto ay hindi rin madaling tandaan dahil white yata yun at malilito ka pag nakita dahil may kamukhang bus. Unless alam ang plate number.

Anyway, after thought lang yun sa bonggang pink bus ni Kris.

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