TV Ratings - Mega Manila - February 23 to 25

COMPARATIVE TV RATINGS IN MEGA MANILA
(February 23 to 25, 2010; AGB Nielsen)

February 23, Tuesday (Incomplete data)

Daytime:

Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 7%; Showtime
(ABS-CBN) 19.6%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 13.7%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 20.6%

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 12.7%; Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 14%

Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 15.8%; Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 11%

Laff En Roll (GMA-7) 9%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 8.2%; Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 9.1%

Family Feud (GMA-7) 12.4%; The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) 12.4%

Primetime:

First Time (GMA-7) 21.4%; Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 19%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.6%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 25.9%

Panday Kids (GMA-7) 31.6%; Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 33.4%

The Last Prince (GMA-7) 29.7%; Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 32.2%

Full House (GMA-7) 28.1%; Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 29.9%; Rubi (ABS-CBN) 23.8%

Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 21.3%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 14.1%

February 24 (No available data)

February 25, Thursday (Incomplete data)

Daytime

Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) 7.4%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 21.9%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19.3%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 12.2%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 20.6%

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) 12%; Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 12.7%

Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 14.6%; Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 7.8%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 7.4%

OC To the Max (GMA-7) 8.1%; Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) 8.1%

Family Feud (GMA-7) 9.8%; The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) 11.5%

Primetime:

First Time (GMA-7) 19.9%; Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 17.8%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.9%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 25.9%

Panday Kids (GMA-7) 33.2%; Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) 34.3%

The Last Prince (GMA-7) 32.2%; Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 30.3%

Full House (GMA-7) 29.3%; Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 27.5%; Rubi (ABS-CBN) 23.5%

Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 21.8%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 14.6%

SRO Cinemaserye Presents Meet the Fathers (GMA-7) 12.5%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 9.4%

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA

February 23, Tuesday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 20.6%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 19%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 15.8%
5. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 14%
6. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 13.7%
7. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) – 12.7%
8. Family Feud (GMA-7) / The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%
9. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) – 11%
10. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) – 9.1%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 33.4%
2. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 32.2%
3. Panday Kids (GMA-7) – 31.6%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 29.9%
5. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 29.7%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 28.6%
7. Full House (GMA-7) – 28.1%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 25.9%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 23.8%
10. First Time (GMA-7) – 21.4%

February 24, Wednesday (No available data)

February 25, Thursday

Daytime:

1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 21.9%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 20.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 19.3%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 14.6%
5. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 12.7%
6. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 12.2%
7. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) – 12%
8. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
9. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 9.8%
10. OC to the Max (GMA-7) / Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) – 8.1%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 34.3%
2. Panday Kids (GMA-7) – 33.2%
3. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 32.2%
4. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 30.3%
5. Full House (GMA-7) – 29.3%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 28.9%
7. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 27.5%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 25.9%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 23.5%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) – 21.9%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines, Starmometer.com

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Gawad Urian – 2010 Nominees

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) released their list of nominees in the running for the 33rd Gawad Urian which is happening on April 29, 2010 at the UP Cine Adarna.

Here is the complete list of nominees for 2010 Gawad Urian:

Best Film

The Arrival
Bakal Boys
Colorum
Engkwentro
Himpapawid
Hospital Boat
Kinatay
Lola
Last Supper No. 3
Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe.

Best Director

John Steffan Ballesteros (Colorum)
Pepe Diokno (Engkwentro)
Ralston Jover (Bakal Boys)
Erik Matti (The Arrival)
Arnel Mardoquio (Hospital Boat)
Brillante Mendoza (Kinatay)
Brillante Mendoza (Lola)
Raymond Red (Himpapawid)
GB Sampedro (Astig)
Veronica Velasco (Last Supper No. 3)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe)

Best Actor

Raul Arellano (Himpapawid)
Allen Dizon (Dukot)
Dwight Gaston (The Arrival)
John Lloyd Cruz (In My Life)
Coco Martin (Kinatay)
Joey Paras (Last Supper)
Felix Roco (Engkwentro)
Alfred Vargas (Colorum)
Lou Veloso (Colorum)
Jacky Woo (Walang Hanggang Paalam)

Best Actress

Irma Adlawan (Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe)
Janice de Belen (Last Viewing)
Iza Calzado (Dukot)
Rustica Carpio (Lola)
Eugene Domingo (Kimmy/Dora)
Anita Linda (Lola)
Che Ramos (Mangatyanan)
Rosanna Roces (Wanted Border)
Vilma Santos (In My Life)
Tessie Tomas (Sanglaan)

Best Supporting Actor

John Arcilla (Himpapawid)
Dennis Ascalon (The Arrival)
Soliman Cruz (Himpapawid)
Milton Dionson (The Arrival)
Jose Ma. Javellana (Colorum)
John Regala (Kinatay)
Jake Roxas (Walang Hanggang Paalam)
Ariel Ureta (Kimmy/Dora)

Best Supporting Actress

Gina Alajar (Dukot)
Glaiza de Castro (Astig)
Jea Lyka Cinco (Hospital Boat)
Maria Isabel Lopez (Kinatay)
Gina Pareño (Baseco Bakal Boys)
Marissa Sue Prado (Himpapawid)
Miriam Quiambao (Kimmy/Dora)
Dimples Romana (In My Life)

Best Screenplay

Linda Casimiro (Lola)
Pepe Diokno (Engkwentro)
Christopher Gozum (Anacbanua)
Armando Lao (Biyaheng Lupa)
Armando Lao (Kinatay)
Erik Matti (The Arrival)
Raymond Red (Himpapawid)
Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel (Last Supper No. 3)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe)

Best Sound

Ditoy Aguila (Himpapawid)
Mark Locsin (Bakal Boys)
Albert Michael Idioma (Kinatay)
Albert Michael Idioma and Addiss Tabong (Lola)
Mark Laccay (Engkwentro)
Andrew Millalos and Mike Idioma, (Last Supper No. 3)

Best Music

Teresa Barrazo (Kinatay)
Dan Gil (Last Supper No. 3)
Lutgardo Labad (Independencia)
Gauss Obenza (Hospital Boat)
Francisbrew Reyes (Dinig Sana Kita)
Francis de Veyra (The Arrival)

Best Editing

John Steffan Ballesteros (Colorum)
Jay Halili (Biyaheng Lupa)
Raymond Red, Dave Hukom and Jay Halili (Himpapawid)
Kats Serraon (Kinatay)
Kats Serraon (Lola)
Orlean Tan, Ralph Crisostomo and Miko Araneta (Engkwentro)
Borgy Torre and Ronald Banawa (The Arrival)
Veronica Velasco and Pablo Biglang-awa Jr. (Last Supper No. 3).

Best Production Design

Bryan Bajado (Hospital Boat)
Deans Habal (Bakal Boys)
Brillante Mendoza (Kinatay)
Brillante Mendoza (Lola)
Danny Red (Himpapawid)
Digo Ricio (Independencia)
Mic Tatad and Giselle Andres (Last Supper No. 3)

Best Cinematography

Dax Canedo (Hospital Boat)
Ruben Dela Cruz (Bakal Boys)
Neil Daza (Engkwentro)
Odyssey Flores (Kinatay)
Odyssey Flores (Lola)
Sol Garcia (Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe)
Joni Guttierez (Anacbanua)
Jeanne Lapoirie (Independencia)
Raymond Red (Himpapawid)

Natatanging Gawad Urian

Armida Siguion-Reyna

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Erich Gonzales di na jologs

Isang bagong Erich Gonzales (bilang Fina) ang matutunghayan sa Tanging Yaman.

Nakita na ng mga tagasubaybay kung papa-ano naging jologs si Erich sa kanyang pagganap bi-lang Fina. Ngunit sa darating na mga tagpo, humanda nang masilayan ang isang eleganteng Fina bilang first daughter ng bansa.

Itinakdang mamuhay na parang prinsesa, hindi inakala ni Fina na agad niya ring matatagpuan ang kanyang prinsipe -- si Jomari na ginagampanan ni Enchong Dee.

Sa tunay na buhay, itinuturing ni Erich na isang prinsipe ang kanyang katambal.

“Parang prince kaya si Enchong. Sa ugali, sobrang gentleman. Physically, ang ganda ng katawan niya. Prince charming ang dating talaga.”

Ang Tanging Yaman ay napapanood Lunes hanggang Biyernes pagkatapos ng TV Patrol sa ABS-CBN.

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Gretchen Barretto magiging busy sa ABS-CBN

Bukod sa paghahanda niya para sa gagawin niyang pelikula sa Star Cinema, magsisimula nang mapasabak si Gretchen Barretto sa maraming proyekto sa Kapamilya network. Nakatakda pala niyang palitan si Ruffa Gutierrez bilang host ng The Buzz.

Maging kasing effective kaya si Greta ni Ruffa? Nahasa rin naman si Greta ng paghu-host sa TV ng maraming taon sa GMA Supershow kaya I’m sure hindi siya mapag-iiwanan ng dalawa niyang maka­kasama na sina Boy Abunda at Kris Aquino. Plus, ka­tulad ni Kris, isa ring con­trover­sial figure si Gretchen kaya makaka­tulong din siya ng malaki para magkaroon pa ng mas matingkad na kulay ang The Buzz.

Sa ngayon, masusing paghahanda na ang gina­gawa ni Greta para sa pagtatambal nila ni Bea Alonzo.

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Toni Gonzaga kakabugin ang ibang divas

BUONG-NINGNING na magpapakitang gilas si Toni Gonzaga sa kanyang concert na pinamagatang Love is... Toni Gonzaga ngayong Biyernes ng gabi at bukas sa Music Museum bilang pangalawang handog ng ASAP XV concert series.

Patutunayan na bukod sa pagiging mahusay na aktres at TV host, kaya din niyang bumirit sa concert scene at kabugin ang ibang diva.

Excited tulong kaming marining kung ano ang mga repertoire niya sa kanyang concert, huh!

Ang sold-out concerts, chart-topping singles at platinum album ni Toni ay nagpapatunay lang na isa siyang hitmakers ng bansa. Karamihan ng mga awiting kanyang pinasikat tulad ng We Belong, Catch Me I’m Fallin and If I Give You My heart ay most requested pa rin sa radio stations.

“Natutuwa ako dahil may concert ulit ako. Kasi, nu’ng nakaraan, nag-concentrate ako sa movies and hosting. Na-miss ko rin kasing magkaroon ng solo concert, ’yung ako ang bida sa stage,” pahayag ng dalaga.

May mga surprise guests si Toni sa kanyang concert pero as of presstime, walang ini-reveal sa amin kung sinu-sino ito. Totoo kayang darating sa show sina Melai at Jason ng PBB Double Up?

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Valerie ipinagtanggol si Sam Pinto

MARAMI sana ang gustong kumuha para maging product endorser ang Pinoy Big Brother Housemate Double-Up na si Sam Pinto.

Kaya lang daw ay mahal maningil ng talent fee ang dalaga at dalawa ang humahawak sa career niya kaya hindi nila malaman kung sino ang kakausapin sa mga ito.

Sa Showbiz News Ngayon last Wednesday ay sina-got ni Sam ang mga akusas-yon sa kanya.

“Ewan ko po. Sila (managers and clients) ang nag-uusap. Yes lang ako nang yes. ’Di ko alam paano naka-cut-cut (yung talent fee)... basta may nakukuha naman ako.”

Iniintriga rin ang pagpasok ng dalaga sa Wowowee dahil may matatanggal daw na isa sa lady co-hosts ni Willie Revillame sa kanyang pagdating.

Kaya marami ang nagtatanong kina Mariel Rodriguez, Pokwang, RR Herrera at Valerie Concepcion kung sino ba ang maggu-goodbye sa kanila. May balita pang si Valerie ang apektado kaya conscious ngayon ito dahil sa kaseksihan ni Sam.

“Hindi naman. Saka wala namang sinasabi na kung papasok siya may tatanggalin or anything. Wala namang ganun. Actually, kung papasok sa amin si Sam, tiyak na welcome siya kasi okay naman siya. At saka parang mabait din siya.

“Sa ilang beses na nag-guest siya sa Wowowee, tahimik lang siya sa dres-sing room. Tapos ‘pag tinanong kung nag-e-enjoy ba siya, sasagot siya, “Of course!” So, importante ‘yun na nag-e-enjoy siya. Kasi ‘yun naman ang importante sa Wowowee, na happy person ka, ‘di ba?” depensa ni Valerie.

Iginiit din ni Valerie na walang VIP treatment sa lady co-hosts ni Willie.

Lahat daw sila ay masasaya lalo kapag kumpleto ang barkada ng Wowowee.

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Kumpirmado, Ruffa Gutierrez nilayasan ang ABS-CBN, lumipat na sa TV5

Sure na sure na ang paglipat ni Ruffa Gutierrez sa TV5. Yup, as of presstime, pormal na raw itong nagpaalam sa ABS-CBN.

Hindi raw na-resist ng kampo ni Ruffa ang bonggang offer ng TV5 na pag-aari ni Mr. Manny Pangilinan.

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Ejay Falcon denies getting a girl pregnant

In the two years that he has been in showbiz, Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition winner Ejay Falcon has survived the unsavory initiation male newcomers usually undergo, such as being tagged as a callboy, a macho dancer or the boytoy of a rich gay.

The half-French Mindoro native who helped his adoptive father carry cargo at the pier has sufficiently “exonerated” himself, proven “innocent” beyond reasonable doubt.

When Ejay started appearing in ABS-CBN soaps after taking an acting workshop, he was panned by detractors, calling him a “ham,” which challenged, instead of discouraged, him.

These days, Ejay has found himself the object of an Internet smear campaign accusing him of getting a non-showbiz unnamed and unpictured girl pregnant.

“I was the last to know,” Ejay shrugged off the yarn in a chat with Funfare. “I don’t even have a girlfriend. I broke up with my last girlfriend before I joined PBB. When I came out, I avoided having another girlfriend because I wanted to focus on my showbiz career. Ngayon pang gumaganda na ang career ko, bakit ko naman gagawin ‘yon? Minsan lang dumating ang ganitong pagkakataon, bakit ko naman sasayangin?”

Slowly but surely, Ejay’s acting is improving which is evident in the new ABS-CBN soap Tanging Yaman in which he again co-stars with Erich Gonzales, his leading lady in the just-concluded ABS-CBN soap Katorse (also with Enchong Dee). Unlike Katorse, Tanging Yaman is not a TV version of the Laurice Guillen hit drama. In it, Ejay and Erich play virtual siblings (not blood-related but they grow up in one family) in love.

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Miss You Like Crazy Graded B

Graded B ng Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) ang Miss You Like Crazy nina Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz na dinirek ni Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina for Star Cinema at magsisimulang mapanood sa mga sinehan ngayong araw.

Kuwento ito ng dalawang taong nagkakilala sa ferry na bumibiyahe sa ilog Pasig.

Mayaman ang character ni John Lloyd (Allan) pero gusto nitong sumasakay sa ferry.

May karelasyon noon si John Lloyd, si Maricar Reyes (na halatang-halatang naka-wig sa pelikula). Pero nang makita niya si Bea (Mia) na umiiyak sa ferry, na­pansin nitong may iniwan itong bato na may nakasulat. Akala niya ay magpa­pakamatay kaya pipigilan niya sana. Mali pala, hindi magpapakamatay, kaya nakatikim siya ng sampal kay Mia.

Doon nagsimula ang lahat sa kanila. Nag-apologize si Mia kay Allan dahil sa pagkakasampal niya kaya inilibre niya ito ng lugaw na binibenta sa kalye. Naram­daman agad ni Allan ang kakaibang saya na bored na sa kanilang relasyon ni Maricar.

Nagkataong umalis noon si Maricar kaya nagkaroon sina Allan at Mia ng time na magkasama.

Pero hindi naman nagtagal, biglang bumalik ng bansa si Maricar at di yun naita­go ni Allan dahil magkasama sila ni Mia nang tumawag at nagpapasundo ang kanyang live in partner.

Siyempre nasaktan si Mia pero nanaig ang love kaya nag-make love sila.

Pero biglang nawala si Bea para makaiwas dahil ang tatay niya raw ay nag-paralized sa pagma­madaling puntahan ang kanyang kabit kaya nag-decide siyang umalis at bumalik sa kanyang dating trabaho sa Malaysia bilang front desk officer sa hotel.

Mas gusto ni Allan si Mia kaya iniwan niya ang GF na anak mayaman at mahal siya. Pero naduwag siyang balikan si Mia sa napagkasunduan nilang lugar noon kaya tuluyan itong lumayas.

Hmmm, pagdating ng Malaysia, heto may nakilala si Mia na mayaman at gusto siyang pakasalan.

Hindi niya alam, hinahanap siya ni Allan dahil na rin sa hula na magkikita sila sa February 24, 2010.

Oks ang ending ng movie.

Bukod kina Bea at John Lloyd, bida rin ang bato sa pelikula dahil ito ang connection nila at dito sila nagko-communicate.

Kung paano, watch kayo ng movie.

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Ruffa ginugulo ni Shaina?!

Oh my. Medyo shocking ang kuwentong naka­rating sa akin na hindi raw tinatantanan ng text ni Shaina Magdayao si Ruffa Gutierrez as in ginugulo ng nababalitang girlfriend ni John Lloyd Cruz ang sina­sabi namang ex ng aktor na si Ruffa.

Yup, you read it right, may connection ang dalawa ngayon – sina Ruffa and Shaina dahil kay John Lloyd.

Actually, may ibang kaibigan daw pinagkuku­wen­tuhan si Ruffa tungkol sa nasabing ‘panggugulo’ ng young actress pero ayaw niyang pangalanan si Shaina pag tinatanong daw ito tungkol sa nasabing issue.

May connection kaya ito sa mga sinasabi ni Ruffa sa kanyang Twitter account : “I’m suddenly emotional, confused, teary-eyed. Decisions must be made and must be made fast. Pls guide me n show me the right way...”

May connection din kaya ito sa more than 20 missed calls ni Shaina sa actor?

Parang telenovela ang kuwento ha. Exciting. Magsalita kaya sina Ruffa at Shaina?

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Shaina, John Lloyd huling-huli sa akto

ILANG beses mang nag-deny, wala pa ring lusot sina Shaina Magdayao at John Lloyd Cruz na may namumuong relasyon sa pagitan nila.

Heto nga’t nabalitaan namin na may fan na nakakita sa kanila na magkasama at may binibili sa isang tindahan ng bisikleta sa Makati. Cycling daw kasi ang bago nilang sport ni Shaina.

Ilang beses nang itinanggi ni Shaina na hindi si Lloydie ang dahilan ng break-up nila ni John Prats na naging karelasyon niya for two years. Ito rin ay pinanindigan ng aktor. Sinabi mismo ni John Lloyd sa ilang panayam sa kanya na ang friendship niya with Shaina has nothing to do with the break-up.

Usap-usapan ding nag-kalabuan na sina John Lloyd at na-link sa kanyang si Ruffa Gutierrez, bago pa man napabalitang he is seeing Shaina.

So, gustuhin mang itago nina John Lloyd at Shaina ang totoong namamagitan sa kanila, eventually ay mukhang malalaman din ng lahat kung ano ba talaga ang real score sa kanila.

Ano kaya ang say ni Ruffa about this, lalo pa’t siya ang madalas na nagbabalita tungkol sa mga latest na kaganapan sa showbiz bilang host ng The Buzz?

Sinubukan din naming kunan ng pahayag si Lloydie tungkol sa mainit na intrigang ito, pero ayaw na niyang magkomento pa.

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Christi Lynn “Ashley” Landrito McGarry - RP's Top Model bet

Even before she could compete in the forthcoming Mutya ng Pilipinas contest as the US East Coast delegate, New York-based Christi Lynn “Ashley” Landrito McGarry was tapped by Roberto de Venecia, Mutya ng Pilipinas Inc. president, to represent the Philippines in the 17th Top Model of the World Search held in the State of North Rhine Westphalia, Dortmund, Germany last Sunday, Feb. 21.

“I helped train Ashley,” said Felix Manuel, member of Funfare’s “beauty experts,” who is working in New York. “She will be formally crowned as Mutya ng Pilipinas-US East Coast next month.”

According to Felix, the Top Model of the World is an international search for the ultimate model who is independent, talented and fashion conscious. It was first staged in 1993 in Miami by the Globana Group before the venue was moved to Germany. In 2005, it was held for the first time in Asia (China). In 2006, our very own Michelle de Leon placed second and later assumed the title after the winner resigned.

From Felix, Funfare learned that the 19-year-old 5’11” morena stunner was chosen by De Venecia as RP’s Top Model bet through engineer Danilo Pagsambugan’s Maharlikang Pilipino-USA Pageant based in the East Coast. Ashley is the daughter of Victoria Alba Landrito from Bicol and former PBA Magnolia player and model Christopher McGarry.

Added Felix, “She was valedictorian in her grammar school, Our Lady of Victories in New Jersey, where she was the president of the student body and captain of the girls’ basketball team. Ashley attended the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, the academically-ranked No. 1 high school in the state of New Jersey and the 27th in the nation. She was a four-year varsity starter and MVP for her high school girl’s volleyball and basketball teams. Aside from excelling in sports, she was an active member of the Philosophy Club and president of the Varsity Club. Her passion for art and writing won numerous awards and contests in poetry, essay writing, prose, and illustration or painting, and attended a prestigious visual and performing arts program at New Jersey City University.”

A model, Ashley has a string of beauty titles: 2004 Miss Teen Philippines-USA, a search sponsored by Nena Kaufman’s Philippine Hearts and Hopes Society; in 2006 as US ambassadress who helped needy children in Bohol; first runner-up at the Miss Teen New Jersey-USA with over 120 contestants; and one of the USA’s Five Prettiest Filipina-Americans for 2007-2008.

Ashley had to sacrifice a full scholarship at PACE University in Manhattan (major in Marketing and Accounting) for a crack at both the Top Model and Mutya searches.

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Mega Manila TV Ratings - Feb. 17 and 18

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA
(Feb. 17 and 18, 2010; AGB Nielsen)

February 17, Wednesday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 22.7%

2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 20.3%

3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 20.2%

4. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 16.4%

5. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 16.1%

6. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) – 15.5%

7. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 15.2%

8. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 11.8%

9. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%

10. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) – 10.7%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 31%

2. Darna (GMA-7) – 30.5%

3. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 30.4%

4. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 29.9%

5. Full House (GMA-7) – 28.5%

6. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 28.3%

7. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 26.4%

8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 25.7%

9. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) – 22.3%

10. First Time (GMA-7) – 19.4%

February 18, Thursday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 21.7%

2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 21.3%

3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 20.8%

4. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 14.3%

5. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) – 13.7%

6. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 13.3%

7. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%

8. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 12.7%

9. PBB Double Up Uber Love (ABS-CBN) – 12%

10. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 10.5%

Primetime:

1. Darna (GMA-7) – 34%

2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) – 32.8%

3. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 31.8%

4. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 30.4%

5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 30%

6. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 28.9%

7. Full House (GMA-7) – 28.6%

8. Rubi (ABS-CBN) – 26.8%

9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 26.5%

10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) – 21.1%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

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Jzan Vern Tero - Pilipinas Got Talent

Jzan Vern Tero captured the audience and the judges during the Cebu leg of Pilipinas Got Talent.

Nice performance from a 12-year-old boy!

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Mark Bautista passes test with flying colors

An endorser is only as good as the number of people he attracts to patronize his product. Judging by the sheer volume of diners who come in droves to Mang Inasal’s more than 200 branches, Mark Bautista is passing the test with flying colors.

People from all walks of life go to Mang Inasal nearest them to sample its authentic Ilonggo cuisine any time they want to. Call center agents and you can have their affordable dishes at the newly-opened Jupiter branch ready to serve them 24/7.

The homesick Ilonggo miles away from home can again enjoy his comfort food like the inasal, barquillos, molo soup and others by visiting any of the branches nationwide. He can even enjoy unlimited rice along the way. Viva boss Vic del Rosario, who owns a franchise, is happy at the results. Thus, he plans to put up another franchise in Trinoma next month. Edgar “Injap” Sia II, the man behind Mang Inasal is solidly behind del Rosario. In fact, the Iloilo-born Sia plans to have a total of 300 branches by this year. It means adding 100 more branches to the existing ones.

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Christian-Karylle US concert a hit

Love at Last, the first US tandem of Christian Bautista and Karylle, was a huge hit, according to a report.

Tickets were sold out for the pre-Valentine show at the Cache Creek Resort Casino’s Club 88 in California.

Christian and Karylle regaled the audience with mostly standards, plus signature hits from their respective albums.

In keeping with the Valentine season, they also rendered romantic duets like I’ve Finally Found Someone, The Way You Look Tonight, Please Be Careful With My Heart and Somewhere (from the musical West Side Story where they teamed up for the Manila run in 2008).

To everyone’s surprise, casino owner and general manager Randy Takemoto, with his wife Dina, made a rare appearance in the venue upon learning about the show’s successful turnout on the first night.

After the show, entertainment director Ben Slaght and the Takemoto couple personally congratulated Christian and Karylle.

A repeat is being planned for next year.

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Juday at Derek nag-click

Panalo ang Habang May Buhay sa nationwide ratings mula sa TNS survey kung saan nakakamit ito ng 33.9 vs 22.7 ng katapat na programa samantalang 30.7 vs 28.9 sa Mega at 33.9 vs 28.2 sa Metro Manila.

Pinanabikan ang balik-tambalan nina Judy Ann Santos at Derek Ramsay kaya naman ang bawat eksena nila ay kinakikiligan.

Sa pagpapatuloy ng number one serye sa bansa, mahanap na kaya ni Jane (Juday) ang kanyang ina (Gina Alajar) sa tulong ni Raon (Joem Bascon)? Ngayong may nabubuong pagtitinginan sina Jane at David (Derek), ano kayang masamang plano ang gagawin ng nagseselos na si Dra. Clarissa (Gladys)?

Mas umiinit na ang mga eksena sa Habang May Buhay pagkatapos ng Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN.

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Pilipinas Got Talent Tonight

Pilipinas Got Talent kicks off tonight on ABS-CBN with 60-year-old women strutting to Beyoncé Knowles’ Single Ladies to a 12-year-old kid belting out Nicole Scherzinger.

From the international franchise that discovered and continues to discover world-class acts, Pilipinas Got Talent will feature the best and only the finest Pinoy talents from all over the country, covering all age groups, doing outstanding and breathtaking acts ranging from the usual singing, dancing and acting pieces all the way to the weird, funny and extraordinary acts.

Pilipinas Got Talent is hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano. The grand winner of the competition will take home P2-M. But before that, every hopeful must impress and get at least two approvals from the show’s panel of judges — Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas and former ABS-CBN president and COO Freddie Garcia a.k.a. FMG.

Auditions started at the end of 2009 and thousands of hopefuls flocked to the audition venues for a shot of becoming the first Pilipinas Got Talent winner.

Kris, in The Buzz, was impressed with the array of talents she has witnessed so far as she proudly commended the participants who made it to the first screening. At the end of the semi-finals, only a few will be proclaimed finalists and the people will then have the power to choose who among them got the talent by voting for the finalist of their choice.

Pilipinas Got Talent, airs Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 8:30 p.m.

Catch the funny moments and unseen footage in the talent-reality show with Marc Abaya in Pilipinas Got More Talent, weekdays, 4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 22.

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Cecile Licad Concert

World-renowned Filipina classical pianist Cecile Licad will perform on Feb. 24 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan to help raise a “stand-by fund” to readily extend assistance to the victims of recurrent calamities in the Philippines.

Funfare’s Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre, said that the project, called Handang Tumulong Disaster Relief Fund, is set up by Filipino community leaders in New York and New Jersey, in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General, according to Consul General Cecilia Rebong.

The Filipino-American community’s creme de la creme, as well as New York’s classical music aficionados, are expected to troop to the Philippine Center and donate $50, $100 and $200.

“It’s really heartwarming to note that one of our most prized Filipino international artists like Cecile immediately said yes to this noble project,” Edmund quoted Rebong as saying. “Our purpose is to be prepared when the need for an emergency financial aid arises, especially during calamities or disasters back home.”

Cecile will play Philippine pieces and Chopin. A one-time protege of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Cecile burst onto the international music scene long before Lea Salonga, Charice, Arnel Pineda and Lani Misalucha got noticed by the mainstream. She was called “a pianist’s pianist” by The New Yorker magazine. Her artistry is a blend of daring musical instinct and superb training.

Edmund gave the following facts about Cecile for the benefit of the present generation:

Born in Manila, Cecile began her piano studies at age three with her mother, Rosario Licad, and later studied with the highly regarded Rosario Picazo. At seven, she made her debut as soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Philippines. She went on to study with Rudolf Serkin at the Curtis Institute of Music.

As one of the youngest musicians to receive the prestigious Leventritt Gold Medal in 1981, Cecile has performed around the globe and has won international recognition. She also has appeared regularly with orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, to name a few.

She has made recordings for Sony and recently released a new CD of works by Ravel (Le tombeau de Couperin, Gaspard de la Nuit, and Sonatine) on the MusicMasters label and a CD of works by Gottschalk on the Naxos label.

She was featured as a guest artist on Feb. 12 and 13 at The Post-Standard Classics Series: Romeo & Juliet at John H. Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse, N.Y.; and on Jan. 31 at an all-Chopin recital in Ohio Wesleyan University’s Gray Chapel in Delaware, Ohio.

Added Edmund, “Cecile has never stopped performing across the United States
and abroad with other acclaimed musicians. She continues to promote Filipino talent wherever she goes.”

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Pilipinas Got Talent ngayong Sabado

Kaya pa ba ng mga 60-yr old na lola ang pag­giling at paghataw sa saliw ng awiting Single Ladies ni Beyonce? Mapatayo kaya ang mga judges pag bumirit na ang isang 12-yr old na bata ala-Nicole Scherzinger ng Pussycat Dolls?

Alamin ‘yan sa darating na Sabado (Feb 20) at sabay-sabay na mamangha sa galing na ipa­pa­malas ng mga Pilipino sa buong mundo sa pagsi­si­mula ng pinakamalaki at nag-iisang nationwide talent-reality show ng bansa na Pilipinas Got Talent, kasama sina Billy Crawford at Luis Manzano sa ABS-CBN.

Mula sa international franchise na nakadiskubre at patuloy na dumidiskubre ng mga bukod tanging world class acts, ihahatid ng Pilipinas Got Talent ang pinakamagagaling at pinakamahuhusay na Pinoy talents mula pa sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pili­pinas, mapa-anumang edad, na kayang makipag­sabayan sa ibang bansa pagdating sa kantahan, sayawan, aktingan at maging sa mga nakakatawa at hindi ordinaryong mga stunts.

Ang tatanghaling grand winner ay mag-uuwi ng P2 milyon ngunit bago ‘yan, kinakailangan niya munang makuha ang atensiyon at matamis na “oo” ng pinagkakapitagang PGT panel of judges na binubuo nina queen of all media Kris Aquino, comedy-concert queen Ai Ai Delas Alas, at former ABS-CBN President at COO Freddie M. Garcia a.k.a. FMG.

Nagsimula na ang auditions sa huling bahagi ng 2009.

“Mapapatunayan mo talaga na talented ang mga Pilipino mapakantahan, sayawan, pagma-magic o pag-acrobat pa ito,” sabi ni Kris.

“May isa ngang contestant na gusto na namin ni Boy (Abunda) i-sign ng record deal tapos may isa na rin na puwedeng ilaban sa Las Vegas acts. Ganun sila kagaling.”

Huwag palalampasin ang pagsisimula ng Pilipinas Got Talent ngayong Sabado (Feb 20), 7:30 PM, at tuwing Linggo, 8:30 PM sa ABS-CBN.

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Ruffa Gutierrez lalayasan ang ABS-CBN?

In the works na ang magiging Sunday showbiz-oriented talk show ng TV 5, na dinig nami’y itatapat sa The Buzz at Showbiz Central.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Kabuntot ng tsikang ito ay ang da return ni Cristy Fermin on TV, at ang pag­bibitiw ni Ruffa Gutierrez sa The Buzz!

First on Cristy, matatandaan na pinatawan siya ng indefinite suspension ng ABS-CBN sa kasagsagan ng iringan nila ni Nadia Montenegro, damay pati ang kanyang radio stint over DZMM. The decision turned out to be ‘‘for life.’’

Now on Ruffa, gaano katotoo na undecided pa ang ina nitong si Annabelle Rama kung tatanggapin ang offer o hindi? But in the midst of this vascillation, mukhang mas matimbang ang pagko-cross over in Ruffa with, of course, a much higher talent fee.

To this day, sariwa pa ang linyang binitawan noon ni Boy Abunda ukol sa raging competition on TV. In the final analysis, ani Kuya Boy Abunda, ang higit na makikinabang dito ay ang mga manonood.

Take it from the king of talk himself.

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Pepeng Agimat's final battle

Viewers are in for an exhilarating Saturday evening as Pepeng Agimat comes close to his final battle.

Jolo Revilla, saddened by the thought that his series is nearing its concluding episode, mentioned that portraying the new Pepeng Agimat is one of his most unforgettable projects ever since he started out in show business. “Ibang klase talaga ang buong experience ko as Pepeng Agimat. Sa lahat ng naging projects ko I can say na dito sa seryeng ito ako maraming natutunan,” Jolo shared. He added, “Nakakatawa rin isipin na tuwing may nakakakita sa akin na bata tinatawag nila akong Pepeng Agimat. Parang nadikit na rin sa akin yung character ko.”

As the story comes to its second to the last episode, thrilling scenes are yet to unfold. Pepe (Jolo) realizes that he only has one choice to defeat Lucio (Ping Medina) and that is to use the ritual his father did to imprison Amang Aswang in the past. But the ritual could cost him his life.

Witness how Pepe risks his life to overcome Lucio’s evil ways on the final episode of Pepeng Agimat this Saturday on ABS-CBN after TV Patrol.

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Luis Manzano patuloy sa panunuyo kay Angel Locsin

Hindi man diretsahang aminin, pero talagang mahal pa rin ni Luis Manzano ang dating kasintahang si Angel Locsin. Ilang buwan nang nagkahiwalay ang dalawa pero hanga kami sa pagpupursige ng TV host to win Angel back.

Ito ay sa kabila ng naging statement ni Angel na huwag nang mag-effort ang TV host dahil enjoy daw muna ang aktres sa pagiging single. Hindi talaga nawawalan ng pag-asa si Luis na isang araw ay muling tanggapin ni Angel ang kanyang pag-ibig. Sa isang panayam, sinabi ni Luis na hindi siya mapapagod sa ginagawang muling panunuyo kay Angel. Pursigido ang actor/TV host to work things out with her.

Hindi rin threatened o bothered si Luis kahit may mga lalaking nali-link nga-yon kay Angel, maski pa very vocal ang CNN Hero na si Efren Peñaflorida sa paghanga kay Angel. Naniniwala kasi si Luis na eventually ay magbubunga ang kanyang pagpupursige.

Napapansin naman kaya ni Angel ang effort ni Luis o dedma na lang ang aktres?

Paano kung ayaw na ta-laga ni Angel, hindi kaya pinahihirapan lang ni Luis ang kanyang sarili? Wala ba silang closure kaya hindi pa nila mabitiwan ang isa’t isa?

Sometimes it’s really okay to give it a good try, to work on things pero ‘pag ikaw lang ang nagbibigay, nakakapagod din. Sabi nga, love is also knowing when to let go. Kapag alam mong wala ka nang magagawa, palayain mo na gaano man ito kasakit. Sabagay, walang paalam na hindi masakit kaya karamihan sa naghihiwalay ay walang closure, ’di ba?

Anyway, magiging busy si Luis sa pinakabago niyang game show na Pilipinas Got Talent with Billy Crawford.

At siyempre, bukod sa suportang ibinibigay ni Luis sa stepdad niyang si Sen. Ralph Recto at sa inang si Gov. Vilma Santos, buo rin ang suporta ni Luis kay Edu Manzano na tatakbong Vice President sa darating na eleksiyon.

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Gerald, ipapahiram si Kim kay Johan Santos

HANGGANG ngayon ay hindi pa rin makapaniwala si Johan Santos na 4th big placer siya ng Pinoy Big Brother Double Up. Ayon sa binata, sobrang overwhelmed siya sa pagkakasama niya sa Big 5.

“Parang ang bilis. Nagugulat ako sa reaksyon ng mga tao kapag nakikita ako. Sobrang saya ng pakiramdam ko. Pakiramdam ko nga, parang nananaginip lang ako,” pahayag ng binata sa presscon ng Big 5 na ginanap mismo sa loob ng bahay ni Kuya.

“This is a dream come true for me. Sumali na ako sa isang reality show dati, pero hindi ako sinuwerte. Siguro, ito talagang PBB ang para sa akin,” dagdag pa niya.

Very vocal si Johan sa pag-aming crush niya si Kim Chiu at gusto niya itong makatrabaho. Masuwerte ang binata dahil type din pala siyang makatrabaho ni Kim.

“Hindi naman bilang loveteam, siyempre, established na ’yung Kimerald. Ayoko namang magalit sila sa akin. Ang gusto ko lang talaga, makasama siya sa work,” kuwento pa ni Johan.

May magandang reaksyon din si Gerald sa naging pahayag ni Johan na gusto niyang makatrabaho si Kim.

“Okey lang sa akin. Ipapahiram ko si Kim sa kanya. Basta, hiram lang, ha!” nakangiti nitong paha-yag.

Sa ngayon ay wala pang linaw kung ipu-push ng ABS-CBN ang tamba-lang Johan at Cathy at wala rin kaming balita kung masasama ang dalawa sa ibang proyekto.

Mas abala raw ngayon ang binata sa acting workshop ng Star Magic bi-lang paghahanda sa pag-sabak niya sa ilang TV guestings.

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ABS-CBN mas lumamang sa national ratings

Mas lalo pang lumaki ang lamang ng ABS-CBN sa kalaban nitong network pagdating sa national ratings sa pagtatapos ng taong 2009 ayon sa datos ng global research specialist na Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS).

Mula sa 44% audience share kumpara sa 37% share ng GMA-7 noong Feb 2009, umariba pa ang ABS-CBN pagdating ng Dec 2009 sa audience share na 48% laban sa 31% ng karibal na istasyon.

Ang pag-akyat ng lamang ng ABS-CBN mula sa dalawang-percentage points hanggang sa 17-percentage points ay dahilan na rin sa pagtutuon ng pansin ng network sa kanilang mga core viewers, pagtaas ng antas at kalidad ng kanilang produksiyon, pagpapaganda ng TV reception, at mahusay na pamamaraan ng pagsasalamin sa buhay ng bawat Pilipino sa mga programa nito tampok ang pinakamagagaling na artista sa industriya.

Kapansin-pansin din ang pagbabago ng audience share pagdating sa Mega Manila kung saan mula sa nine percentage points noong Feb 2009 (ABS-CBN 34% vs GMA 43%), ay dalawang percentage point na lang ang layo ng Kapuso Network sa Kapamilya Network sa pagsasara ng nakaraang taon (ABS-CBN 37% vs GMA 39%).

Pagdating naman sa Metro Manila, na siyang bumubuo sa kalakhan ng Mega Manila, nakatala ng 37% audience share ang ABS-CBN laban sa 40% ng GMA noong Feb 2009 na umakyat pa hanggang 39%.

Sa buong bansa, nanatiling namamayagpag ang ABS-CBN matapos nitong makuha ang 45% audience share laban sa kabilang network na nakatamo ng 34%. Ito rin ang nangunguna pagdating sa mga lugar sa Luzon sa labas ng Mega Manila sa audience share na 49% laban sa 32% ng GMA; 62% sa Visayas laban sa 22%; at 70% sa Mindanao kung saan inilampaso nito ang Kapuso Network na may 15% lamang.

Samantala, 14 sa Top 15 programa para sa taong 2009 ay mula pa rin sa ABS-CBN.

Ang teleseryeng May Bukas Pa, na siyang nagpasikat sa miracle boy na si Santino, ang siyang nanguna sa listahan sa rating na 37.2%, na sinundan ng local adaptatation ng I Love Betty La Fea (36.8%) kung saan gumanap si Bea Alonzo bilang Pinay Beatriz Pengson; local adaptation ng patok na Korean series na Only You (36.3%) tampok sina Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo at Sam Milby; at ang pinakapinag-usapang hidwaang magkapatid nina David at JR na ginagampanan nina Jake Cuenca at Gerald Anderson sa Tayong Dalawa (35.5%).

Ang TV Patrol World (34.4%) naman ang tanging news program na nakapasok sa Top 5. Sumunod naman dito ang reality-drama na Pinoy Big Brother Double Up na pumalo ng 32.2% sa pilot airing; ang remake ng isa sa classic Agimat saga ni Ramon Revilla na Pepeng Agimat na kumana naman ng 31%, at ang hindi malilimutang kuwento ni Nene (gi­nampanan ni Erich Gonzales) sa Katorse na hu­mataw sa rating na 30.2% dala na rin ng maka­toto­hanan at makabuluhang aral na hatid nito sa mga kabataan.

Pasok din sa Top 15 ang magazine program ni Korina Sanchez na Rated K sa average rating na 29% habang ang videoke-inspired show na The Singing Bee tuwing Sabado at Linggo ay nakatamo naman ng 28.15.

Pasok din ang Boys Over Flowers (28.5%). Ito ang tanging palabas na galing sa ibang bansa na nakapasok sa Top 15.

Kabilang sa mga programang dapat abangan para sa taong ito ay ang Pinoy version ng hit Mexi­canovela na Rubi na gagampanan ni Angelica Pa­nganiban, talent-reality show na Pilipinas Got Talent, fantaserye na Kokey@Ako, pocketbook adaptation ng Midnight Phantom at Impostor at ang remake ng sikat na youth oriented show na Gimik na pina­magatang Gimik 2010.

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Karen Davila hosts morning news program on ANC

Karen Davila is now on ANC. The award-winning broadcast journalist will anchor the morning news program Headstart with Karen Davila on the ABS-CBN News Channel starting March 1 at 8 a.m.

In her new assignment, Karen will set the news agenda for the day by breaking the most significant stories and issues unfolding in the country early in the morning.

“Having an experienced news anchor and investigative journalist like Davila in our fold furthers our goal to bring premium content to Filipinos here and abroad,” ANC COO Glenda Gloria said.

Headstart marks Karen’s first foray in the 24/7 English news channel of ABS-CBN. Davila has won numerous awards locally and internationally in her 16-year career, including two from the prestigious New York Festivals and the 2008 Ten Outstanding Young Men Award for Broadcast Journalism.

She also anchors TV Patrol World and The Correspondents on ABS-CBN and Pasada Sais Trenta on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630.

Headstart with Karen Davila will air Mondays to Fridays on ANC at 8 a.m. Also debuting on ANC on March 1 is The Rundown with Ces Drilon and Ricky Carandang at 8 p.m. and the channel’s new afternoon and primetime schedules.

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PBB Paul Jake hindi ipokrito

Marami sa mga kasamahan kong press na dumalo sa unang pagharap ng PBB Double Up Big 5 ang mas excited kay Paul Jake kesa sinu­man kina Jason, Johan, Tibo, at ang big winner na si Melai.

I can’t blame them bukod sa guwapo ang Cebuano housemate sa Bahay ni Kuya, nagpakita rin siya ng katalinuhan na angat sa apat niyang kasa­mahan at pagka-gentleman. Ganun din siya sa personal, soft spoken, maingat sa kanyang pagsa­salita at obvious that he was properly raised at mata­pat sa kanyang mga sinasabi.

Gustung-gusto ng lahat ang sagot niya sa tanong na aware ba siya na kaya siya marahil natalo ay dahil inilabas niya ang kanyang girlfriend, at ang mga TV viewers and Filipino fans ay seloso.

“I can ‘t do anything about that. That’s who I was. But I never really expected to last the whole sea­son. Natakot nga ako nang kami na lang ang na­tira ni Melai. I was not prepared to be the big winnner,” pagtatapat niya.

When asked about his plans, kung itutuloy niya sa pag-aartista ang pananalo niya, sinabi niyang : “I have no plans yet. I will have to talk to my family first and if ever I decide to pursue showbiz I will have to take acting workshops, work on my Tagalog. I may even go back to school, I have one more subject to go before I finish my business course.”

Lahat naman ng Top 5 ay parang sincere o tapat sa lahat nilang ipinakikita at sinasabi sa press.

Si Jason, parang hindi naman talaga pag-aar­tista ang layon sa pagsali sa PBB. Kuntento na rin ito sa kanyang narating at sa halagang napa­nalunan niya. Lalo na sa bonus niyang tricycle.

Ganun din si Tibo na magnenegosyo na la­mang daw sa Cagayan de Oro na kung saan siya ay nag-buhat gamit ang maliit na halagang nakuha niya. At si Melai, pag-aaralan niyang maging artista, kung ito raw ang kapalaran niya pero kung hindi, sa loob ng bahay na lamang daw siya.

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Juday to Jamby: Thanks but no thanks

In the 2004 elections, Jamby Madrigal ran for senator and lost. In 2007, she ran again and won, thanks largely to Judy “Juday” Ann Santos who endorsed and campaigned for her.

But in her tirade against Sen./Presidentiable Manny Villar for hiring
stars (Dolphy, Sarah Geronimo et al) as endorsers, Sen. Jamby (who’s running for president) said she regretted having hired a star to endorse her. Is she being “ungrateful” to Juday?

Asked if she, too, regretted having endorsed Jamby, Juday said no.

“Kahit naman siguro papano,” Juday said during the presscon for Lactacyd, the feminine wash she’s endorsing, “ I was able to convince four or five people to vote for her in every province.”

Juday was being humble. I’m sure she was a big factor in putting Jamby in the Senate, winning for Jamby not only “five votes” but, who knows, five million votes!

“Sa sinabi niya,” Juday added, “hindi naman ako manhid para hindi masaktan. I think that she got my services because she actually believed in me; buong paniniwala ko sincere siya. I won’t take all the credit for her winning but it’s unfair for her to have said that. That’s her opinion and I don’t take it against her. All I can say is that edukada po akong tao. If I would say I regretted having endorsed her, para ko na ring sinira ang lahat ng produktong ini-endorso ko.”

Well said, Juday.

Now, does Juday think that Jamby will make a good president?

Another question, please!

In an interview with STAR reporter Pia Lee-Brago, Jamby said that her statement was “twisted” by her rivals to fuel the issue between her and Juday and that her decision not to rely on showbiz stars to endorse her was not a personal attack against Juday. “I will forever be grateful to her,” she added.

Meanwhile, Juday confirmed that in early April she’s leaving ahead of husband Ryan Agoncillo for their three-week holiday abroad where they plan to start on their joint project without any distraction — their first baby, that is.

At the moment, she said she’s undergoing a “work up” which should help her conceive. No need for any medical help because, according to Juday, she and Ryan are both “fertile.” They will also celebrate their first wedding anniversary in early May abroad.

As soon as they are back, Juday will resume shooting Hating Kapatid, her first starrer with Sarah Geronimo for Star Cinema/Viva Films and finalize a cooking show and Ryan his Talentadong Pinoy hosting job on TV5 and, according to the grapevine, a Sunday showbiz talkshow.

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PBB Big Night TV Rating

The finale of Pinoy Big Brother Double UP last Saturday night is winner in the TNS national tv ratings.

The Big Night is no. 1 in the Top 20 programs last Saturday by virtue of its 44.6 percent nationwide rating from Taylor Nelson Sofres. Placing second is the Angel Locsin episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya with 35.1 percent.

TOP 20 PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE
(GMA vs ABS-CBN)

February 12, Friday:

Gising Pilipinas (1.5%) / Todo Balita (2.9%) vs Case Unclosed (Replay) (1.2%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (6.3%) / Mr. Bean Live! (5.2%) vs Unang Hirit (4.4%)
Gintama (6.0%) vs Hunter X Hunter (6.4%)
Naruto Shipuuden (Season 2) (8.2%) vs Pok’emon (6.7%)
Miss No Good The Bonggacious Comeback (6.9%) vs Kekkaishi (9.2%) / Knock Out (10.1%)
Showtime (19.9%) vs Diz Iz It! (7.6%)
Wowowee (25.8%) vs Eat… Bulaga! (16.0%) / Daisy Siete (12.1%)
Gilda Olividado’s Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal (17.2%) vs Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (10.8%)
Maria De Jesus Ang Anghel Sa Lansangan (13.6%) vs Ina Kasusuklaman Ba Kita (11.6%)
Banana Split Daily Servings (12.4%) / Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (13.0%) vs Wow Hayop (6.9%)
Love Is Only In The Movie (13.9%) vs Family Feud (9.7%)
Tanging Yaman (23.9%) vs First Time (17.3%)
TV Patrol World (33.6%) vs 24 Oras (22.0%)
Rod Santiago’s Agua Bendita (38.4%) vs Mars Ravelo’s Darna (25.8%)
Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (34.7%) vs The Last Prince (26.9%)
Habang May Buhay (32.6%) vs Full House (23.0%)
Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (28.5%) vs Queen Seon Deok (18.8%)
SNN Showbiz News Ngayon (14.4%) / Bandila (7.6%) vs Bubble Gang (11.6%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (6.1%) / Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.1%)
Trip Na Trip (1.5%) vs OFW Diaries (2.2%)

February 13, Saturday:

Salamat Dok (2.6%) vs Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.5%) / Ryukendo (2.8%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (3.5%) vs Shonen Onmiyoji (4.9%)
Wanted Perfect Husband (2.8%) vs Flash And Dash (6.8%)
Mathtinik (3.8%) vs Art Angel (7.8%)
Teenage Mutant (5.9%) / Chaotic (7.1%) vs Happy Land! (7.7%)
Busuo Renkin (6.1%) vs Ka-Blog! (7.1%)
Kulilits (5.9%) vs Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (8.5%)
Showtime (19.9%) vs Diz Iz It! (9.9%)
Wowowee (22.3%) vs Eat… Bulaga! (Saturday) (18.4%)
Entertainment Live! (11.1%) / Cinema Fpj (9.0%) vs Startalk (8.3%)
Failon Ngayon (12.0%) vs Wish Ko Lang! (11.4%)
TV Patrol (Sabado) (21.4%) vs Pinoy Records Ang Sukatan Ng Kakayahan (13.8%)
Agimat Ang Mga Alamat Ni Ramon Revilla (28.6%) vs Starstruck V Dream Believe Survive (15.5%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya…(35.1%) vs Bitoy’s Showwwtime (15.3%)
Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (44.6%) vs Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (17.2%) / Imbestigador (14.3%)
Banana Split (13.3%) vs Cool Center Hello It’s Me! (7.0%) / GMA Weekend Report (5.0%)
The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (3.5%) / Sports Unlimited (1.4%) vs Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (2.2%)

February 14, Sunday:

The Healing Eucharist (4.2%) vs Jesus The Healer (1.3%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (4.4%) vs In Touch (1.1%)
Salamat Dok (6.4%) vs Flash And Dash (4.8%)
Chaotic (6.9%) / Busuo Renkin (6.2%) vs Dragonball Gt (8.4%)
Super Inggo At Ang Super Tropa (9.1%) vs Pokemon Specials (9.0%) / Knock Out (8.9%)
Matanglawin (9.1%) vs Joey’s Quirky World (9.0%)
Pinoy Power 3 (26.0%) / Bernabe Concepcion vs. Mario Santiago (19.3%) / Gerry Peñalosa vs. Eric Morel (27.8%) vs Kapuso Movie Festival “‘Walang Kapalit’” (13.0%)
Ciso Morales vs. Fernando Montiel (32.3%) / Nonito Donaire vs. Manuel Vargas (31.6%) vs Kapuso Movie Festival “‘When I Met U’” (20.3%)
Asap XV (23.0%) vs Sobrang Okey Pare! (10.7%)
Your Song Presents Love Me Love You (17.1%) vs Showbiz Central (8.4%)
The Buzz (24.5%) vs Kap’s Amazing Stories (17.0%)
Goin’ Bulilit (31.6%) vs Starstruck V Dream Believe Survive (18.6%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (32.7%) vs Mel & Joey (17.4%)
Sharon (25.9%) vs Bandaoke! (10.7%)
Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (24.8%) / TV Patrol (Linggo) (12.7%) vs Show Me Da Manny (8.8%)
Sunday’s Best “‘Pinoy Power 3′” (4.5%) vs Sunday Night Box Office “‘Annie B.’” (8.1 %)
Urban Zone (1.5%) vs GMA Weekend Report (2.4%) / Diyos At Bayan (0.8%)

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John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo 'rebond' in Malaysia

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo enjoy a ‘rebonding’ time during their week-long stay in Malaysia where they shot some scenes for their latest (fourth) starrer, Star Cinema’s post-Valentine offering Miss You Like Crazy, again directed by Cathy Molina Garcia who directed their previous movies.

They have to shoot in Malaysia because in the movie, Bea’s character works as a hotel front-desk officer in that Asian country.

She meets John Lloyd’s character while on a holiday in Manila.

Observed Bea, ‘John Lloyd is more open now, unlike before when he was like a closed book.’

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ABS-CBN’s official statement on COMELEC ban

Here’s ABS-CBN’s official statement on the COMELEC and PPCRV (Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting) position on the use of talents as endorsers/campaigners:

The call for ABS-CBN talents who endorse candidates to go on leave during the campaign period is not required by the Fair Election Act or its implementing rules and regulations. Section 36 of COMELEC Resolution No. 8758 in relation to Section 1(4) thereof and the Fair Election Act merely requires that media practitioners such as talents “shall not use his/her time or space to favor any candidate.” In this regard, it is ABS-CBN’s policy that its talents may not use any program to endorse or promote any candidate. This policy is strictly enforced by the network.

The provision of law cited by the PPCRV and COMELEC that requires media personalities to either resign or go on leave applies to employees only. Talents are not employees of the network and, therefore, the said provision does not apply to them.

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Melisa Melai Cantiveros PBB Big Winner

The 21-year-old Inday Kenkay ng Gensan, Melisa Cantiveros, was declared the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Double UP.

Melai received a total of 1,226,695 text votes or 32.08 percent. She won a check worth 1 million pesos, another 1 million pesos for her chosen charity, a P2.5 million-worth of house and lot, a 40-inch LCD TV, a travel package with a companion in three key Asian destinations and a water refilling station franchise.

The 2nd Big Placer is Paul Jake Castillo who got 1,044,295 votes or 27.31 percent. The 3rd Big Placer is Jason Francisco who received 954,961 votes or 24.97 percent. The 4th Big Placer is Johan Santos who garnered 303,751 votes or 7.94 percent. The 5th Big Placer is Tibo Jumalon and he got 294,161 votes or 7.69 percent.

Watch video: Pinoy Big Brother Double Up: Big Night PART 1


Pinoy Big Brother Double Up: Big Night PART 2

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up: Big Night PART 3

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up: Big Night PART 4

PBB: Melai is the big winner

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Kris Aquino slams COMELEC

Kris Aquino reacted to COMELEC's request for celebrities to take a leave if they endorse political candidates this election.

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Charice - Billie Jean on Showtime

Charice performed "Billie Jean" on Showtime.

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Charice Pyramid Remixes - Now Available

The remixes for “Pyramid” by Barry Harris and Jonathan Peters are now available for pre-order on Amazon. Release date is on February 23, 2010. Each track is only $0.99. There’s also a 6-track compilation Pyramid remixes available for only $4.99.

The Pyramid Remix was first heard on radio today in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is set to be played on other radio stations in the US this weekend.

The impact date for Pyramid’s album version to be played on US radio stations
is March 8, 2010. The release of the official single will follow. It’s still a mystery up to now whether it will be Sean Kingston or Iyaz who will be featured in the album version.

We can now help Charice in her climb to the Billboard Pyramid by doing the first step: Buy the remix versions of her single. By the time the official single starts playing on radio on March 8, our next step is to request for it.

Buy Charice Pyramid Remixes here.

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Kris Aquino Stays

TELEVISION network ABS-CBN yesterday said its talents including Kris Aquino, the younger sister of presidential aspirant Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, need not stop appearing on their shows at the network even if they are endorsers of candidates in the coming national and local elections.

The giant network took exception to the warning of the Commission on Elections and Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting that showbiz personalities endorsing political candidates or helping in their campaigns face sanctions if they do so without going on leave first.

“The call for ABS-CBN talents who endorse candidates to go on leave during the campaign period is not required by the Fair Election Act or its implementing rules and regulations,” the broadcast firm contended.

The provision of law cited by the PPCRV and Comelec that requires media personalities to either resign or go on leave applies to employees only. Talents are not employees of the network and, therefore, the provision does not apply to them, ABS-CBN said in a statement.

Section 36 of Comelec Resolution No. 8758 in relation to Section 1(4) thereof and the Fair Election Act merely requires that media practitioners such as talents “shall not use his/her time or space to favor any candidate.” In this regard, it is the network’s strict policy that its talents may not use any program to endorse or promote any candidate, ABS-CBN said.

Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications, said Kris and their other talents are aware of this policy. He said the station will impose sanctions on those who violate this agreement.

However, he said talents who endorse candidates need not stop appearing in their shows as long as they do not plug their candidates or touch politics. Kris has three shows with the network – “The Buzz” which she hosts with good friend Boy Abunda, “SNN”, and a teleserye, “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo”.

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Angel Locsin may bagong manager na!

Now it can be told, Salve A. Ang tinaguriang Dean of Entertainment writers na si Manay Ethel Ramos na ang bagong manager ni Angel Locsin.

A few days ago, kami rin ang nagbalita sa aming column na wala na si Angel sa poder ng dati niyang manager na si Becky Aguila pero wala kaming detalye kung bakit muling naghiwalay ng landas ang dalawa sa pangalawang pagkakataon.

Bago napunta si Angel sa pangangalaga ni Manay Ethel, lumatang din ang pangalan ng TV host-talent manager na si Boy Abunda pero walang kumpir­mas­yon na nagmula sa King of Talk at ganundin na­man sa kampo ni Angel.

Ngayong nakatagpo na si Angel ng bagong manager sa katauhan ni Manay Ethel na siya ring manager for the longest time ni Aga Muhlach, mukhang matutuloy na ang pag­ta­tambal sa pelikula nina Aga at Angel na matagal-tagal na ring lumulutang sa mga balita.

Sa pagkakaalam namin, si Becky pa ang nag-negotiate ng bagong endor­se­ment ni Angel, ang Japanese beauty product line na Mosbeau na available na rin sa Pilipinas at ni-launched sa C3 Events Place sa Greenhills, San Juan kaha­pon.

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Bea Alonzo loveless this Valentine's?

Such a pretty girl, such a pretty face, such a pretty soul and no Valentine? Unbelievable but true.

“Wala talaga,” insisted Bea Alonzo who, in her latest movie, Star Cinema’s post-Valentine offering Miss You Like Crazy (in theaters starting Feb. 24) is again paired with John Lloyd Cruz who also insisted, quite unbelievably, that he, too, is (happily?) single.

On screen, whether on TV (Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, I Love Betty La Fea, etc.) or in film (Close To You, Now That I Have You and One More Chance), they make quite a handsome, credible pair even if in real life there’s nothing more than friendship between them.

“It’s onscreen chemistry,” said Cathy Garcia-Molina, director of the movie, her first after a freak bike accident in Baguio where her husband was killed.

In a Valentine one-on-one, Bea talked more about being “loveless” and a composite of her ideal man.

So you don’t have a Valentine?

“None. Honest!”

And you’re not celebrating Valentine’s Day?

“I am not. I’m with John Lloyd in Malaysia for one week to finish some scenes in Miss You Like Crazy.”

How do you usually spend Valentine’s?

“I always have work on Valentine’s Day. It happens all the time. So sorry na lang.”

What’s your memorable Valentine’s Day?

“None that I can remember. Pero sa akin naman, you can celebrate Valentine’s any day of the year. Love has no season; you can celebrate it any day without any reason.”

In an interview several years ago when you and John Lloyd were first paired in a soap (Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay), you said that John Lloyd seemed so reclusive, so quiet and so aloof that he would stay by himself in a corner in-between takes. After three more soaps and three movies, has he opened up?

“He’s more open now; he has come out of his cocoon. Before, he seemed impenetrable. He has changed a lot since then. He has become a mixer, hindi na nag-iisa.”

Has John Lloyd ever courted you, o nagparamdam man lang kaya?

“No, he never did.”

What is your idea of courtship?

“The old-fashioned way, ‘yung bibisita sa’yo sa bahay to meet your parents and your siblings like what my first boyfriend did. The relationship didn’t last long, it didn’t even work at all. What they say is true: For a relationship to last, you have to start as friends para you are comfortable with each other.”

If you had a choice, would you prefer as a boyfriend/girlfriend somebody older, somebody younger or somebody your age?

“Age doesn’t matter. Kung ano ang ibigay sa akin ng Diyos, tatanggapin ko. What’s important ay ‘yung makakasundo ko. It’s not nice to set a standard, otherwise madi-disappoint ka lang. Looks is not important to me; what’s important is the ugali. Kung guapo at maganda ang ugali, better!”

Are you romantic by nature?

“Very! Mahilig ako mag-prepare ng kung anu-ano for the one I love. Romantic nga, eh! During the ligawan, aba, super hard-to-please ako, but I become submissive na kapag steady na kami.”

Do beautiful girls/guys like you also get broken-hearted?

“Oo naman! Wala sa looks ‘yon. So far, I’ve been broken-hearted three times na.”

Who’s the stupid guy who broke your heart?

“Secret!”

How many times have you been in love?

“So far? Three times na.”

Can you recall your first love?

“I was 15. Yes, I was already in showbiz then.”

What about your first kiss?

“It was onscreen, with John Lloyd in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.”

And your first date (without your mom around)?

“It was with Miko (Palanca). It was on my birthday. We spent it in the car. He fetched me kasi from the set at ‘yon na ang naging date namin — in his car!”

How long did your relationship with Miko last?

“One year and a half only, half lang of the time it took him to court me and make me say yes.”

Can you tell if a guy is serious or just making fun of you?

“Oo naman! I don’t want to tell how so I won’t give myself away.”

If you were to describe the “perfect” guy/girl for you, how would you do it — you know, the looks of ____, the brains of____ and the money of_____?

“Ay, mahirap yata! Let me try. The looks of Brad Pitt, the brains of Will Smith and the money of...you know, ayoko naman ng masyadong mayaman...pero, yes, the money of Prince William.”

Is there anybody you miss like crazy?

“Yes, somebody I knew from high school. I won’t mention his name baka mabuking ako.”

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Paul Jake Currently Leads Official PBB Poll, Melai is Running 3rd

As part of the “Big Reveal”, Toni Gonzaga disclosed the current standing of the official PBB poll 4 days before the Big Night.

Tuesday night is the BIG REVEAL night on Pinoy Big Brother Double UP. It was the night that Big Brother
revealed to the housemates that all of them will advance to the Big Night. But the shocking revelation is that the current standing of the official PBB text poll was revealed 4 nights before the Big Night.

Contrary to expectations, Melisa is NOT leading in the text votes. In fact, she’s running third from leader Paul Jake and second placer, Jason. Paul Jake garnered 31.66 percent of the total text votes. Jason got 23.21% while Melai received 20.93 percent. Running 4th is Johan with 13.39% while trailing in last place is Tibo with 10.82 percent.

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Agua Bendita Debuts at No. 4 in Mega Manila and No. 1 Nationwide

Agua Bendita Debuts at No. 4 in Mega Manila and No. 1 Nationwide. Four new programs premiered last Monday, 3 from GMA (Diz is it, Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak, First Time) and 1 from ABS-CBN (Agua Bendita).

The fantaserye Agua Bendita starring Andi Eigenmann debuted nationwide at no. 1 position with 37.7 percent. It also topped the Urban Luzon chart with 43.2%, Vizayas chart with 50.9% and the Mindanao chart with 47.4 percent. It’s quite an achievement as the fantaserye’s lead star is anewcomer.

In Mega Manila, Agua Bendita placed 4th overall. Another series, First Time, also premiered in the primetime race last Monday with newcomers as its lead stars. It registered a pilot episode of 29.8% and place 9th overall in the TNS rankings.

Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak, on the other hand, premiered last Monday afternoon with 13.5% nationwide. It’s pilot episode placed 6th among daytime shows. Diz is It, on the other hand, missed the Top 10 daytime programs nationwide because it was beaten heavily by its rival program Showtime which garnered 18.6 percent.

COMPARATIVE TV RATINGS IN MEGA MANILA
(Feb. 5-7, 2010; AGB Nielsen)

February 5, Friday

Morning:

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.6%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 4.6%

Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 8.2%; Gintama (ABS-CBN) 2.7%

Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 7.9%; Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 6%

Kekkaishi (GMA-7) 8.9%; Knock Out (GMA-7) 11.1%; Miss No Good (ABS-CBN) 4.1%

Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) 13.7%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 13.7%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 21.1%; Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) 15.4%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.8%

Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 20%; Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) 12%

Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) 16.3%; Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 9.1%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 9%

Wow Hayop (GMA-7) 9.4%; Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 9.8%

Family Feud (GMA-7) 11.7%; Love Is Only in the Movies (ABS-CBN) 12%

Primetime:

Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) 21.1%; Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) 19.1%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 26.9%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 26.6%

Darna (GMA-7) 26.9%; May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) 37.1%

The Last Prince (GMA-7) 28.9%; Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) 29.1%

Full House (GMA-7) 29.2%; Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) 28.8%

Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) 23.7%; Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 26.6%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 15%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 12.4%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6.5%

Saksi (GMA-7) 5.1%; S.O.C.O. (ABS-CBN) 5.7%

OFW Diaries (GMA-7) 2.8%; Trip Na Trip (ABS-CBN) 2.5%

February 6, Saturday

Morning:

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 2.3%; Ryukendo (GMA-7) 2.9%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.9%

Shonen Onmyoji (GMA-7) 5.2%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.7%

Race-Tin Flash & Dance (GMA-7) 7.2%; Wanted: Perfect Husband (ABS-CBN) 2.1%

Art Angel (GMA-7) 8.7%; Math Tinik (ABS-CBN) 2.2%; Chaotic (ABS-CBN) 3.9%

Happy Land (GMA-7) 6.9%; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward (ABS-CBN) 4.6%

Ka-Blog (GMA-7) 6.7%; Power Rangers Jungle Fury (ABS-CBN) 4.6%

Maynila (GMA-7) 7.2%; Kulilits (ABS-CBN) 4.2%

Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) 15.1%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 13.1%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 25.4%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 18.7%

Startalk (GMA-7) 11.5%; Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 13.5%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 10.6%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 10.5%

Evening:

Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 14.8%; Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 12.5%; TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN) 18.4%

StarStruck V Dream Believe Survive (GMA-7) 13.9%; Pepeng Agimat (ABS-CBN) 17.1%

Bitoy’s ShoWWWtime (GMA-7) 14.5%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 18.5%

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 26.3%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 22.7%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) 20.3%; Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 27.5%

Cool Center Hello It’s Me! (GMA-7) 9%; Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 12.7%

GMA Weekend Report (GMA-7) 4.3%; The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 4.4%

Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7) 2.4%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 1.6%; Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Late (ABS-CBN) 1.1%

February 7, Sunday

Morning:

Jesus The Healer (GMA-7) 1.3%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 3.8%

In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.7%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.8%

Race-Tin Flash & Dash (ABS-CBN) 4.5%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 3.1%

Ryukendo (GMA-7) 9.2%; Trollz (ABS-CBN) 4.7%

Team Galaxy (GMA-7) 8.7%; Totally Spies Undercover (ABS-CBN) 5.6%

Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) 9.4%; Chaotic (ABS-CBN) 4.6%; Bosou Renkin (ABS-CBN) 4.5%

Pokemon Specials (GMA-7) 10.8%; Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa (ABS-CBN) 6%

Knock Out (GMA-7) 11.9%; Joey’s Quirky World (GMA-7) 10.8%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 11.8%

Afternoon:

SOP (GMA-7) 12.2%; ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) 17.1%

Dear Friend: Almost A Love Story (GMA-7) 11.1%; Your Song Presents Love Me Love You (ABS-CBN) 14.6%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 8.4%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 12.4%; Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 14.7%

Evening:

Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 15.7%; StarStruck V: Dream Believe Survive (GMA-7) 20.1%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 21%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 22.9%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 16.8%; George & Cecil (ABS-CBN) 18.9%

Bandaoke! Rock ‘N Roll To Millions (GMA-7) 16.4%; Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 27.1%

Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) 14.1%; TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) 16.9%

SNBO: Enteng Kabisote 2 (GMA-7) 10.7%; Sunday’s Best: The Miriam Defensor-Santiago Story (ABS-CBN) 10.2%; Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 2%

GMA Weekend Report (GMA-7) 5.2%; Diyos at Bayan (GMA-7) 2%

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA

February 5, Friday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 21.1%
2. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) – 20%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 17.8%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 16.3%
5. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 15.4%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.7%
7. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) / Love Is Only in the Movies (ABS-CBN) – 12%
8. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 11.7%
9. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 11.1%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) – 9.8%

Primetime:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) – 37.1%
2. Full House (GMA-7) – 29.2%
3. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 29.1%
4. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 28.9%
5. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 28.8%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Darna (GMA-7) – 26.9%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 26.6%
8. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) – 23.7%
9. Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) – 21.1%
10. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) – 19.1%

February 6, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 25.4%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 18.7%
3. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 15.1%
4. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) – 13.5%
5. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.1%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) – 11.5%
7. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) – 10.6%
8. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) – 10.5%
9. Art Angel (GMA-7) – 8.7%
10. Race-Tin Flash & Dash (GMA-7) / Maynila (GMA-7) – 7.2%

Primetime:

1. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 27.5%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 26.3%
3. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 22.7%
4. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 22.4%
5. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 20.3%
6. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) – 18.5%
7. TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN) – 18.4%
8. Pepeng Agimat (ABS-CBN) – 17.1%
9. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) – 14.8%
10. Bitoy’s ShoWWWtime (GMA-7) – 14.5%

February 7, Sunday

Daytime:

1. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) – 17.1%
2. Your Song Presents Love Me, Love You (ABS-CBN) – 14.6%
3. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%
4. SOP (GMA-7) – 12.2%
5. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 11.9%
6. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
7. Dear Friend: Almost A Love Story (GMA-7) – 11.1%
8. Pokemon Specials (GMA-7) / Joey’s Quirky World (GMA-7) – 10.8%
9. Dragon Ball GT (GMA-7) – 9.4%
10. Ryukendo (GMA-7) – 9.2%

Primetime:

1. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 27.1%
2. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 22.9%
3. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 21%
4. StarStruck V: Dream Believe Survive (GMA-7) – 20.1%
5. George & Cecil (ABS-CBN) – 18.9%
6. TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) – 16.9%
7. Sharon (ABS-CBN) – 16.8%
8. BandaOke (GMA-7) – 16.4%
9. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 15.7%
10. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 14.7%

And here’s the Top 10 program nationwide and in Mega Manila based on the overnight tv ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres:

NATIONAL Primetime Program Rankings for February 8 (Monday)

1. AGUA BENDITA (ABS-CBN) – 37.7%
2. KUNG TAYO’Y MAGKAKALAYO (ABS-CBN) – 33.1%
3. TV PATROL WORLD (ABS-CBN) – 31.6%
4. HABANG MAY BUHAY (ABS-CBN) – 30.7%
5. THE LAST PRINCE (GMA) – 27.7%
6. PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP (ABS-CBN) – 27.3%
7. MARS RAVELO’S DARNA (GMA) – 27.1%
8. FULL HOUSE (GMA) – 25.2%
9. 24 ORAS (GMA) – 23.6%
10. TANGING YAMAN (ABS-CBN) – 20.5%

MEGA MANILA Whole Day Program Rankings for February 8 (Monday)

1. THE LAST PRINCE (GMA) – 34.6%
MARS RAVELO’S DARNA (GMA)
2. FULL HOUSE (GMA) – 32.5%
3. 24 ORAS (GMA) – 31.5%
4. AGUA BENDITA (ABS-CBN) – 29.8%
5. KUNG TAYO’Y MAGKAKALAYO (ABS-CBN) – 28.7%
6. HABANG MAY BUHAY (ABS-CBN) – 28.4%
7. PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP (ABS-CBN) – 27.5%
8. TV PATROL WORLD (ABS-CBN) – 24.4%
9. FIRST TIME (GMA) – 23.9%
10. QUEEN SEON DEOK (GMA) – 23.8%

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Pagpapaseksi ni Angelica sasabayan ni Shaina

Nagsalita na rin sa wakas ang isa sa star ng local version ng Mexican telenovelang Rubi na si Shaina Magdayao tungkol sa split-up nila ng dyo-wang si John Prats.

Sa panayam ng aktres sa The Buzz, ikinuwento ni-yang two years din tumagal ang relasyon nila ni John at marami rin naman silang happy times together.

Giit din ni Shaina, hindi masasabing perpekto ang kanilang relasyon at pareho raw silang may pagkukulang sa isa’t isa.

Last year pa raw sila nagkalabuan ni John at naspasya silang finally ay maghiwalay bago mag-Pasko.

Paliwanag ni Shaina, natagalan siyang magsalita about the break-up kasi she’s not the type na nagsasalita about her issues pero nanaig ang paniniwala niyang she still owes the public an explanation.

Siniguro rin ng magandang aktres na wala siyang sasabihin na makakasakit kay John dahil minahal din niya ito at ang kanyang pamilya. Isa pang nilinaw ni Shaina ay walang third party sa kanilang hiwalayan.

Mukhang wala pang closure ang paghihiwalay ng dalawa at kahit nagpapansinan sila ni John ay hindi pa sila nakakapag-usap nang maayos.

Pero umaasa si Shaina na isang araw ay magiging maa-yos din ang lahat sa kanila ni John.

Kaya focus muna si Shaina sa career kasi ngayon lang niya na-realize na marami pa pala siyang mga bagay na gustong gawin bilang aktres.

Kasama si Shaina sa all-star cast ng Rubi, na mapapanood na sa Feb. 15 sa Primetime Bida ng Dos, tampok si Angelica Panganiban. Gagampanan ni Shaina ang role ni Maribel, ang dalagang may gusto sa kay Hector (Diether Ocampo).

Sa tanong kung handa na ba siyang makipagsabayan kay Angelica (Rubi) sa pagpapaseksi, sinagot niyang hindi lang si Maribel ang handa kundi pati si Shaina ay handang-handang ma-kipagsabayan kay Rubi.

Kaya abangan ang pa-kikipagtarayan ni Shaina kay Angelica sa kapana-pa-nabik na Rubi.

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Angel Locsin binasted na ang ex ni Kaye Abad?

TOTONG wala na sa poder ni Becky Aguila si Angel Locsin.

Hindi na ito nag-renew ng kontrata sa kontrobersiyal na talent manager na nagpasikat kay Angel. Ang balita namin ay si Malou Santos, big boss ng Star Cinema, ang bagong manager ni Angel.

By the way, confirmed na ang “relasyon” ni Angel sa CNN Hero na si Efren Peñaflorida .

Patunay dito ang sa mariing pagtatanggol ng aktres kay Efren.

“Sa mga taong nanlalait kay Efren, sana ay ma-realize ninyo kung ano ang ginawa niya para sa sambayanang Pi-lipino,” say ni Angel.

So, basted na ba talaga ang masugid na nanliligaw kay Angel na si Chito Miranda, na lead vocalist ng bandang Parokya ni Edgar, na ang balita ay hiwalay na sa longtime GF nitong si Kaye Abad.

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Judy Ann Santos' career in doldrums?

IT looks like Judy Ann Santos’ drama series “Habang May Buhay” would be aired for one season only because of its low ratings.

Some people are speculating that ABS-CBN decided to release the series to show Claudine Barretto, who has transferred to GMA7, that the network still has another star in Juday.

It is rumored that Juday’s comedy series with husband Ryan Agoncillo is also in danger allegedly not only due to poor ratings but to Ryan’s hosting “Eat Bulaga” which reportedly did not please ABS-CBN management.

With the perceived declining trend in Juday’s career, what could possibly be done to make it rise again?

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Toni at Shaina, walang Valentine date

WALANG problema kay Shaina Magdayao kung si Andi Eigenmann ang napiling bida sa Agua Bendita na dati niyang pinagbidahan sa isang episode ng Komiks Presents.

Marami kasi ang nagtatanong kung bakit hindi siya ang kinuha ng ABS-CBN gayung siya na nga ang naunang gumawa nito.

“Ano ’yon, eh, saan ko ba ginawa ’yon? Two weekends lang yata ’yon, eh ganu’n naman talaga, episodic, eh. Well, I have to be happy for her. At least, nagagawa niya kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin sa buhay niya. Ah, ’yun lang po, congratulations,” sabi ni Shaina.

Hindi ba siya nanghinayang sa project na hindi sa kanya ibinigay?

“Wala ho akong mga ganyan. Siguro, more than anything, I just have to be thankful na meron pa rin ho akong trabaho, and ito ngang Rubi, so, malaki ho ang pasasalamat ko.

“Siguro instead of ’yung thinking nga na bakit ganyan, bakit ganito, mag-pasalamat na lang ako,” say niya.

As far as she’s concerned, hindi naman daw siya napapabayaan ng ABS-CBN. Kapipirma nga lang niya ulit ng two-year-contract at ito nga raw Rubi ang kanyang first project.

Before this, nagbida naman siya sa Kambal sa Uma, na katatapos lang, kaya, so far, hindi pa na-man siya nababakante.

Magsisimula ang Rubi sa Feb. 15 kaya sa Valentine’s Day, nagtatrabaho raw siya dahil may promo sila ng serye.

Wala rin naman daw siyang ka-Valentine dahil kabe-break lang nila ni John Prats.

Kung may show daw ang mga kaibigang sina Nikki Gil at Billy Crawford, baka manood na lang siya if ever na wala siyang trabaho.

Sa Rubi ay ginagampanan ni Shaina ang papel na pilay na anak nina Cherie Gil at Gardo Versoza. Magiging friend daw niya si Rubi (Angelica Panganiban) at sa umpisa, ipagtatanggol siya nito.

“Pero dahil nga bida-kontrabida si Rubi, later ay guguluhin niya ang buhay ko,” aniya.

Sa serye, mag-aagawan sila ni Angelica sa dalawang leading men na sina Jake Cuenca at Diether Ocampo.

Nakakatuwa lang na leading man na niya si Diet gayung noong bata pa siya ay kuya-kuya niya ito.

“Nakakatuwa, kasi makikita n’yo talaga na naggo-grow ’yung mga character na pino-portray ko. Na si Diet, kuya ko lang dati sa lahat ng mga show ko, ngayon, ka-partner ko na at ikakasal pa kami.

“Natutuwa ho ako kasi ito naman ho talaga ’yung matagal ko nang gusto. Matagal ko nang gustong mag-explore as an actress and kahit paano, mag-mature as an actress. And at the same time, happy rin ako kasi si Jake, na maraming nagkagusto sa team-up namin, parang follow-up project ’to, same with Angelica, na matagal ko nang kaibigan, so, talagang magaan sa set namin,” she said.

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HINDI rin pala magse-celebrate si Toni Gonzaga at ang boyfriend niyang si Direk Paul Soriano ng Valentine’s Day dahil may trabaho rin ang TV host-actress.

Magtatapos kasi ang Pinoy Big Brother sa Feb. 13 at sa Feb. 14 naman, may reunion yata na gaganapin.

“Kung wala namang time ng 13, 14, 15, may ibang araw din naman. Saka ’pag sumabay kami sa 14, maraming tao, lahat lumalabas, so, ibang araw. Saka, hindi lang naman isang araw ang Valentine, puwede namang araw-araw, Valentine,” she said.

Naiintindihan daw ito ni Direk Paul dahil very understanding ang BF niya.

“Wala siyang reklamo, very mabait ’yon, good boy ’yon,” say ni Toni na natatawa.

Pangatlong Valentine na nila ito ni Direk Paul dahil three years na sila at natatandaan pa niya ang first Valentine nila na nag-dinner date raw sila sa isang classy restaurant sa Makati.

So, kelan naman sila ikakasal?

“Hindi pa, kasi may concert. Mag-concert muna,” say niya.

Toni is having a concert on Feb. 26 and 27 at the Music Museum titled Love is…Toni Gonzaga bilang part ng ASAP XV concert series at excited siya dahil first time niyang mag-show under ASAP production.

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May Bukas Pa TV Ratings Dominates Mega Manila

The final episode of May Bukas Pa, as powered by over 100 kapamilya stars, garnered sky-high ratings in Mega Manila and nationwide.

The top-rating teleserye “May Bukas Pa” came to a fold last night after a year of inspiring millions of televiewers. The Zaijan Jaranilla-starrer established a record-breaking 64.8% in the TNS nationwide TV Ratings last August 3, 2009. From February 2, 2009 to February 5, 2010, May Bukas Pa was consistent in getting high ratings both nationwide and in Mega Manila.

In its second to the last episode, aired last Feb. 4, 2010 (Thursday), May Bukas Pa returned on top of Mega Manila primetime tv ratings with 33.3% signaling an even higher final episode (date to be released soon).

Here is the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs in Mega Manila last February 4, 2010 based on the overnight tv ratings by AGB Nielsen:

February 4, Thursday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 24.5%
2. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) – 20%
3. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) – 17.9%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN / Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) – 17.1%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 16.9%
6. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.5%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) – 12.2%
8. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%
9. Love Is Only in the Movie (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
10. Banana Split Daily Serving (ABS-CBN) – 11.2%

Primetime:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) – 33.3%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) – 33.1%
3. Darna (GMA-7) – 32.8%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 30.9%
5. Full House (GMA-7) – 30.8%
6. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) – 30.2%
7. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) – 26.1%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) – 25.9%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 25.3%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) – 22.4%

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Alfie Lorenzo heart attack - Judy Ann Santos says condition is now stable

A rather unexpected event occurred yesterday. Renowned talent manager Alfie Lorenzo suffered a mild heart attack, thus instantly raising concern among all his closest friends and colleagues. And included in this worried bunch is no other than teleserye queen, and Tito Alfie’s very own talent, Judy Ann Santos.

Judy Ann happens to be one of the first people to know about Tito Alfie’s predicament. And upon learning the news around 6pm yesterday, she said that she instantly rushed to Capitol Medical Center to check on him. During the transfer to St. Luke’s Medical Center, she even opted to ride with him in the ambulance, so that she could personally tend on the needs of her beloved manager. Truly, she was worried of the old man’s condition. In an interview with SNN, she even shared how anxious she was to hear of the sad news. Utterly she said, “Nanlamig talaga ako. Tapos kasi syempre sa south pa ako nakatira, nagmadali talaga ako. And on the way I was making calls.”

Though it was in fact a nerve-wrecking experience, Judy Ann is very much thankful that Tito Alfie had surpassed the fretful incident. Now, she gladly tells everyone that the talent manager has shown positive responses to his treatments. With much delight she says, “Tito Alfie is now stable. He’s conscious, pero he’s still under observation. Series of tests na lang to know kung ano talaga ang problema. Pero, ‘yon nothing to worry about.”

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Coco Martin denies Kris Aquino and Kim Chiu bullied him

Nilinaw ni Coco Martin na walang katotohanan ang mga bali-balitang nilalait umano siya nina Kris Aquino at Kim Chiu na mga kasamahan niya sa primetime teleserye Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo. “Alam mo naman ‘pag may show kanya-kanyang issue lang naman ‘yan,” simula ni Coco. Aniya, hindi raw niya alam kung saan nanggaling ang isyung ito dahil maganda umano ang samahan nila sa set. “Actually nagugulat nga ako nang lumabas ang isyu na ‘yon si Kris Aquino nga mismo niregaluhan ako nung Christmas ng jacket, saka lola ko niregaluhan niya kumbaga sabi ko nakakahiya [nang biglang lumabas ang isyu.]” Gayundin daw ang naramdaman niya para kay Kim na nadawit din sa isyu. Ani Coco, kahit pa si Kim ay niregaluhan siya noong Pasko.

Inamin naman ng indie actor na hindi siya masyadong madaldal sa set. “Kasi ako ‘pag nasa set mahiyain ako, eh. Hangga’t maaari hindi ako nagsasalita. Kumbaga nahihiya akong mag-approach,” kuwento niya.

Samantala, trabaho ang pagkakaabalahan ni Coco ngayong Valentine’s Day dahil wala rin naman siyang special someone ngayon. “Sobrang seryoso sa work ko. Ito kasi ang priority ko sa buhay ko, eh. Kumbaga eto na ‘yung time [ko.] Ang haba din naman ng pinagdaanan ko bago ako makapasok sa TV,” ani Coco.

Bukod sa Kung Tayo’y Magkalalayo, ipapalabas na rin ang Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Sr. featuring Tonyong Bayawak. Excited naman ang binata dahil for a change ay magiging light ang kanyang role dito.

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Bea Alonzo speaks up about rumors linking John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao

Shaina Magdayao and John Prats’s recent breakup was allegedly caused by a third party, supposedly John Lloyd Cruz. In an article previously published on ABS-CBN.com, Shaina already denied that John Lloyd had any involvement in the breakup and insisted that she and the dramatic actor are just good friends. John Lloyd has yet to give his side of the story, but during the press conference of his new movie Miss You Like Crazy, his big screen leading lady Bea Alonzo, who happens to be Shaina’s best friend, was asked for her comment on this issue. Bea said that she has yet to have a serious talk with her best friend, and John Lloyd who was sitting beside her during the press conference only smiled as he listened to what she has to say.

“Kami ni Shaina we see each other sa ASAP pero hindi na kami masyadong nakakapagchikahan kasi walang time. Wala naman siyang nachichika sa akin na ganun (about John Lloyd). To be honest hindi pa kami nakakapag heart-to-heart talk ni Shaina. Kapag nagkikita kami tipong ‘hi-hello’ lang. Wala pa kaming malalimang usapan lalo na tungkol sa mga bagay na ganyan. I’ve always been happy for Shaina,” said Bea.

Bea didn’t seem to be bothered by this rumor since she focused her attention on her much awaited movie reunion with John Lloyd in Miss You Like Crazy instead. “Isang malaking factor kaya naging successful ‘yung love team namin ni John Lloyd is magaganda ‘yung mga materyal na nabibigay sa amin. Nagpapasalamat kami sa Star Cinema kasi talagang inaalagaan nila ‘yung love team namin, mula sa unang movie namin they make sure na lagi kaming may bagong ipinapakita. They always challenge us to go beyond our limits.”

In the eight years of being a love team, with numerous top-rating teleseryes and box-office films under their belt, Bea and John Lloyd have managed to maintain a good friendship. Bea explained that maybe it is not yet time for the two of them to have a romantic relationship. “Siguro maraming bagay lang sa mundo ang hindi dapat ipilit at hindi mo talaga maipipilit. In our case hindi namin kailangang ipilit na maging kami kung hindi naman talaga kami at hindi naman nangyayari ‘yung mga situation na kailangan naming ipilit na maging kami.”

Nevertheless, the 22-year-old actress admitted that she does find Lloydy a very attractive guy. “Attractive naman talaga si John Lloyd. Siguro 70% ng lahat ng mga Pilipina ginugustong makasama siya. ‘Yung 30% iba naman ang gusto, tipong sina Sam (Milby), Piolo (Pascual), Gerald (Anderson), ha ha ha! Pero hindi talaga kasi maipipilit e.”

Bea also talked about the love scene she had with John Lloyd in Miss You Like Crazy, which she rates as a “perfect ten.” “Sa naramdaman ko, ten nga siguro [on a scale of one to ten with ten being the highest]. Kasi naman ‘yun ang intensyon ng eksena, na lumabas na nararamdaman mo talaga. Kung gagawa ka ng kissing scene dapat talaga lumabas na makatotohanan. Dapat i-all out mo na para one take lang, ha ha ha!”

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