Dolphy, Ai Ai deserve MMFF awards

Hanggang ngayon, pinag-uusapan pa rin ang katatapos na 2010 MMFF awards night.

Nag-express na ng kanilang disappointment officially ang Cinemabuhay at Studio 5, ang producers ng Rosario, sa hindi pagkaka-nominate nina Jennylyn Mercado (as Best Actress) at Albert Martinez (as Best Director).

Katwiran nila, hinirang na 2nd Best Picture at winner ng Gatpuno award ang Rosario pero hindi man lang na-recognize ang director nito na si Albert.

Nagbago kasi ang ruling ang MMFF regarding nominations this year.

Instead of the usual 8 nominees (at least one nominee each for the 8 festival movies participating), ginawa na lang nila ito na top 3-5 nominees para maging mas solid ang decision process kasi mas konti na lang ang pagpipilian ng jurors.

Sa isyung pagkaka-no-minate ni Marian Rivera para sa Super Inday, ipinaliwanag ni Butch Francisco, isa sa MMFF jurors, na natural na natural daw ang pagkaka-portray ni Marian sa kanyang role.

Kaya raw nanalo rin sina Dolphy, Ai Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo sa acting categories dahil nagampa-nan nila ang kanilang roles with ease and conviction.

So, hindi totoo ang tsika ng iba na ipinanalo lang daw si Dolphy bilang Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor out of mercy, dahil napabalitang ito na ang huli niyang mga pelikula at madalas na siyang nagkakasakit ngayon.

That is foul.

Alam naman ng lahat kung gaano kagaling na artista si Dolphy.

Anyway, hindi porke comedy ang pelikula, wala nang karapatang manalo ng award.

At hindi rin porke drama ang pelikula, kailangang ikaw na ang dapat manalo ng acting award.

So, this will also explain the brouhaha between Ai-Ai’s winning and Jennylyn’s nomination snob!

Anyway, sabi nga nila just like in any other awards or competition, the decision of the judges or jurors are always final.

Hindi na dapat kuwestyunin ito dahil lumalabas lang na sourgraping ka!

Speaking of this year’s MMFF jurors, maliban kay Butch Francisco, ang ilan pang jurors ay sina Deedee Sytangco, Robert Arevalo at Direk Emmanuel Borlaza na pawang mga kilala rin sa industriya.

Para sa amin, ang positive na ginawa sa MMFF 2010 ay ang pagkakatanggal ng criteria na 50% ng vote ay ibabase sa box-office receipts.

Pero mukhang hindi namin kakayahin ang sina-suggest na text voting para sa festival winners next year.

Lalong magiging kontrobersyal ang MMFF awards kapag na-implement ang bagong ruling na ganito to determine the winners.

Might as well renamed the MMFF awards to People’s Choice Awards kung gagawin nang text voting ang pagpili ng winners!

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2010 MMFF Box Office – Day 4

2010 MMFF Box Office – Day 4 Estimates
(December 28, 2010, Tuesday):

1. Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na ‘To! – P13.6 million
2. Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote – P12 million
3. Dalaw – P7.5 million
4. Shake Rattle & Roll XII – P3.6 million
5. RPG: Metanoia – P1.9 million
6. Rosario – P1.4 million
7. Super Inday and The Golden Bibe – P0.9 million
8. Father Jejemon – P0.6 million

2010 Metro Manila Film Festival Total Box-Office Gross
(December 25 – 28, 2010; 4 Days)

1. Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote – P86.7 million
2. Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To! – P67.9 million
3. Dalaw – P40.6 million
4. Shake Rattle & Roll XII – P29.1 million
5. RPG: Metanoia – P15.3 million
6. Super Inday and The Golden Bibe – P10.9 million
7. Rosario – P9 million
8. Father Jejemon – P3.8 million

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Jewel Mische pressured sa Kapamilya

Inaabangan na ngayon pa lamang ang teleseryeng pagtatambalan nina Gerald Anderson at Jewel Mische. May mga balitang hindi pa rin daw tanggap ng ilang Kimerald fans ang tuluyang paghihiwalay ng landas nina Kim at Gerald. Ngayon ay naniniwala si Jewel na matatanggap din ng mga fans ang tambalan nila ni Gerald. “Alam n’yo sa totoo lang, hinahangaan ko po ang pag-suporta ng mga fans nila. Hinahangan ko ‘yung tambalan nina Kim at Gerald. I think it’s a normal reaction, ang tagal nilang magkasama pero kung sa umpisa may mga reactions na hindi maganda, sa tingin ko po, eventually mawawala rin ‘yun at matatanggap din po nila,” pahayag ni Jewel.

Mayroon ding pakiusap sa fans ang bagong leading lady ni Gerald. “Sana maintindihan po nila, parang tulong na rin po nila sa akin na nag-i-start po at nangangako naman ako na ibibigay ko yung best ko,” seryosong dagdag pa ni Jewel.

Pressured daw ngayon ang young actress na makipagsabayan sa ilan pang drama princesses ng Kapamilya network. “Mayroong pressure at kaba, at the same time challenge sa akin pero ako po ay nagsisimula pa lang, alam kong matututo pa ako sa kanilang lahat, kasi lahat sila ay established na,” pagtatapos ni Jewel.

Ngayong Sabado ay isang New Year special ang handog ng Maalaala Mo Kaya, tampok sa special episode na ito si Jewel kaya mapatutunayan niya ang kanyang husay sa pag-arte. Makakasama rin ni Jewel si Baron Geisler sa nasabing episode.

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Kris Aquino and Ted Failon Talk Show?

Matuloy kaya ang wish ni Kris Aquino na magsa­ma sila sa isang talk show ni Ted Failon ngayong 2011? Nang mag-live guest si Kris sa radio program ni Ted (with Pinky Webb) sa DZMM, sinabi ni Kris na gusto niyang makasama sa isang talk show si Ted.

Magmula nang ibuking ni Kris sa TV Patrol ang special friendship nila ni Ted, hindi na naligtas ang batikan at award-win­ning radio and TV journalist sa mga kantiyaw.

Biyudo si Ted at hiwalay naman sa asawa si Kris, why not? Although nasa proseso pa ang annulment case ng kasal ni Kris sa mister niyang si James Yap.

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Ai-Ai de las Alas: No cheating, no leakage

WALANG pagsidlan ng tuwa’t kasiyahan ang comedy concert queen na si Ai-Ai de las Alas, hinirang na Metro Manila Film Festival best actress, nang makausap ng ilang kaibigang press sa “win or lose” victory tsikahan nu’ng isang gabi.

Nasungkit nga ni Ai-Ai ang minimithing tropeo para sa Star Cinema entry na Tanging Ina Mo, Last na ’To at kinabog ang co-nominees na sina Marian Rivera (ng Super Inday and the Golden Bibe) at Carla Abellana (ng Shake, Rattle & Roll XII).

Bukod dito, masayang-masaya rin siya dahil nagta-top din ang pelikula sa box-office.

Sa nasabing victory bash na ginawa sa Jack’s Loft sa Il Terrazo sa T. Morato Extension, Quezon City, sumumpa si Ai-Ai na walang leakage na naganap. Wala raw siyang kaide-ideya na siya ang tatanghaling best actress.

Panay pa nga raw ang sey sa kanya ng “friendship” niyang si Kris Aquino, bida ng MMFF entry na Dalaw, ng “asa ka pa,” pero ang lagi niyang sagot, “bakit, magaling naman ako du’n, ah.”

Ni hindi nga rin daw aware ang komedyana na iniba ng MMFF execom ang ruling ngayong taon sa bawat kategorya – ang top three choices lang ang tatawaging nominees.

Kaya sa acceptance speech niya, binanggit pa niya ang mga pangalan nina Kris, Jennylyn Mercado (ng Rosario), atbp., gayung hindi naman pala nominado ang mga ito.

“Hindi talaga ako nag-expect na mananalo, kasi dati, ’di ba, Baler ang humakot ng awards?” eksplika ni Ai-Ai, na bitbit ang trophy at suot pa ang gown na gawa ni Maxi Cinco.

Hindi rin daw puwedeng sabihin na nagkaroon ng dayaan dahil “wala, ito talaga, totoong wala. Alam mo kung bakit? Kasi, sa Siyete ito, eh. Wala rin akong kilala sa jurors.”

Although aminado siyang nag-wish siyang masungkit ang best actress, sinabi rin niyang mas tumindi ang pressure nang manalo bilang best supporting actress ang co-star na si Eugene Domingo at iba pa nilang co-stars.

Sey niya, “Hindi ko talaga kaya kapag natalo ako. Naiiyak nga ako, kasi ’pag ’di ako nanalo, ’di ba, nakakahiya!”

Dagdag niya, “Sabi ko nga, kung natalo ako, tutuloy pa rin ako dito sa Jack’s Loft, magpapatay talaga ako ng cellphone ng mga two weeks. Aalis din ako, mag-a-abroad ako! Hahaha!”

Ramdam din ang sobrang katuwaan ni Ai-Ai sa double win ng comedy king na si Dolphy para sa kontrobersyal na filmfest entry na Father Jejemon.

Aniya, “Tama lang na manalo si Tito Dolphy.”

Sa history daw kasi ng filmfest, bihirang ma-recognize ang comedians. Si Dolphy din daw ang nakagawa ng record dito nang unang magwagi para sa Ang Tatay Kong Nanay.

“Ngayon lang uli may nanalong comedian,” dugtong pa ni Ai-Ai.

In fairness naman kay Kris, pagkatapos ng awards night, tinext nito ang kaibigan at sinabing “I love you, friendship.”

Si Direk Wenn (Deramas, director ng Tanging Ina), Dolphy-Ai-Ai raw ang gustong gawin na next project.

Maging ang ABS-CBN president na si Charo Santos-Concio at ang Star Cinema managing director na si Malou Santos, nag-text din ng congratulations at nagsabing “more movies in 2011.”

Pero ang sagot ni Ai-Ai, “Diyos ko po, hindi ko na yata kaya ang stress.”

Kung ang komedyana raw ang tatanungin, gusto na niyang ipahinga ang Tanging Ina series.

“Iba naman o kaya, prequel, hindi na continuation ng istorya. Hindi ba, ’yung Lord of the Rings, may prequel? One, two, three, tapos,” pahayag ng komedyana.

Eh, ang mag-grand slam para sa Tanging Ina, Last na ’To?

”Puwede,” nakangiting sagot ni Ai-Ai, ”sa tulong n’yo.”

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MMFF 2010 Winners

Here is the complete list of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival winners:

Best Picture:
Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To! (Star Cinema)

2nd Best Picture:
Rosario (Cinemabuhay & Studio5)

3rd Best Picture:
RPG: Metanoia (Ambient Media & Star Cinema)

Best Actress:
Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Actor:
Dolphy (Father Jejemon)

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award:
Rosario

Best Director:
Wenn Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Screenplay:
Mel del Rosario (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Story:
Mel del Rosario (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Supporting Actress:
Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Supporting Actor:
Dolphy (Rosario)

Best Cinematography:
Carlo Mendoza (Rosario)

Best Editing:
John Wong (Rosario)

Best Production Design:
Joel Luna & Miki Hahn (Rosario)

Best Visual Effects:
Rico Guttierez & Co. (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote)

Best Makeup:
Nestor Dayao & Co. (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote)

Best Theme Song:
“Kaya Ko” (RPG: Metanioa)

Best Musical Score:
Jesse Lazaten (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Sound Recording:
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe (Ditoy Aguila)
tied with RPG Metanoia (Ambient Media)

Best Child Performer:
Xyriel Manabat (Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!)

Best Indie Film:
Presa by Adolf Alix, Jr.

Gender Sensitive Award:
Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!

Gender Sensitive Award (special citation for animation):
RPG: Metanoia

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Float:
Rosario

Best Dressed:
Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado

Faces of the Night:
Sen. Bong Revilla and Sam Pinto

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Agimat, umariba sa takilya

Hindi sumalto ang mga predictions. Nanguna nga ang Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote sa mga pelikulang ipinalalabas sa kasalukuyang ginaganap na Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Ayon sa unofficial reports, kumita ang nasabing pelikula nina Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. at Vic Sotto ng more than P30 million — as of 10 p.m. last Saturday night — Metro Manila P15,591,091 at P15,194,156 million sa probinsiya.

At ang first day gross na ng Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote ang highest gross for a single day sa lahat ng Pinoy films, ayon pa sa unofficial report na lumabas kahapon.

Pumapangalawa naman ang Ang Tanging Ina Mo Last Na ’To ni AiAi delas Alas.

Naka-P21 million pesos ang pelikula ng Star Cinema, ayon sa report.

Pang-third ang Dalaw ni Kris Aquino, P12.5 million; fourth – Shake Rattle and Roll12, P11.8 million; fifth RPG, P5.1 million; Super Inday, P4.7 million; ika-pito ang Rosario, P3.2 million, and nasa pang-walong puwesto ang Father Jejemon ni Mang Dolphy, P1.4 million.

Unofficial pa, kaya siguradong magkakaroon pa ng mga changes sa figures lalo na nga’t kagabi ginanap ang awards night ng MMFF.

Ibig sabihin nito, mas malaki ang kinita ng filmfest ngayong taon dahil sa laki ng kinita ng mga pelikula.

By the way, nagkaroon na ng victory party si AiAi kagabi.

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Kris Aquino parating iniisip ang kikitain ng Dalaw

Co-producer si Kris Aquino ng Dalaw, pero kahit anong pilit at kulit, hindi nito sinasabi kung magkano ang nagasta nila sa pelikula, sa ibang source namin nalamang P44 million ang nagastos ng mga producers at one third nito ang share ng TV host-actress at ni Deo Endrinal. Hindi namin alam kung magkano ang share ni Edgar Mangahas at ng Star Cinema.

Ang kuwenta ni Kris, kailangang maka-P90 million gross ang movie para makabawi, P100 million para sila’y maging masaya, “At P130 million for us to be very, very happy.”

Third day showing na ngayon ng eight entries sa Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), may trend na kung magiging very happy o very, very happy sina Kris at kung matutupad ang wish nitong mag-number three ang Dalaw sa box-office.

Natawa kami sa tsika ni Kris na habang umaarte siya, kinukuwenta niya sa isip niya ang nagagastos ng pelikula nila, kaya as much as possible, ayaw niyang mag-retake ng eksena dahil mahal at panibagong gastos.

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Charice Pyramid on MYX International Countdown

Charice's song No.3 in year ender top 20 International Countdown.

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Shake Rattle and Roll 12 Video Trailer

SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL 12 (OFFICIAL ENTRY FOR M.M.F.F 2010) (TEASER / TRAILER # 01)
Just like with the previous installments, this film has three scary stories: Mamanyika, Isla Engkanto and Punerarya.

"Mamanyika" marks the big screen directorial debut of Zoren Legaspi. The story is about an orphaned girl who gets a doll that turns out to be evil and kills people. Shaina Magdayao and Ricky Davao lead the cast.

Director Topel Lee, fresh from the box-office office success of another Regal suspense-thriller, "White House," combines fantasy and horror in the "Isla Engkanto" episode. Starring are Andi Eigenmann and Rayver Cruz, two of the finest performers of their generation. John Lapus and Regine Angeles co-star.

"Punerarya" is about a family who owns a funeral parlor, but actually satisfies their hunger by making meals out of the dead bodies. Sid Lucero, Carla Abellana, Mart Escudero lead the cast, with child actor Nash Aguas, who bagged the best child performer award in Topel's "Yaya" episode in "SRR X." Director is Jerrold Tarog.

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Diether Ocampo The Giver

Diether Ocampo doesn’t just look at the faces of children who have nothing to eat. He sees himself in those hungry faces. More importantly, he just doesn’t sit there doing nothing.

The image of himself as a boy carrying a casserole and asking food from his grandma and aunt to share with his siblings in Cavite is still etched in his mind.

So Diether has decided to bring his works of charity to the next level. He volunteered to help raise funds for the United Nation’s World Food Programme, especially in conflict-torn areas like Mindanao.

“A lot of kids can’t study because they don’t eat right,” he says. “Let’s give them a good Christmas.”

He has affixed his signature to a Christmas postcard available at Pizza Hut to anyone who donates P40 to United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP). Until yearend, Pizza Hut will give P10 to the WFP campaign for every order of the Pizza Hut-WFP Bundle Feast. Taco Bell will also donate P10 for every purchase of Nachos Bellgrande Combo Meal.

And since target amount is a whopping P2.5-M, Diether showed up at the Pizza Hut branch at SM Megamall to promote the campaign himself.

It was not exactly the best of days for him. He was feeling under the weather, but he knew he had a job to do.

“There’s a special purpose why I’m here,” he muses. “I’m happy I realized it while it’s still early. And I’m glad I am being used to create awareness for youth problems which would otherwise remain unnoticed.”

Diether is just as happy to know that he’s not alone. He already talked to KC Concepcion about his anti-hunger campaign when they toured Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and other places in Mindanao to distribute school supplies.

“It’s nice to be with someone who can relate to what you’re doing,” he beams. Piolo Pascual, he adds, is one of them.

Diether knows other Star Magic talents like him who also long to help but they just don’t know where to start. So it’s best that he shows them how.

“Hungry school children can’t think straight,” he warns. “Hunger even affects the unborn. A hungry would-be mother is starting a chain reaction.”

Thus, he is asking for as much help as he can get. It doesn’t have to be money, he goes on.

“Volunteering your time and effort in your area goes a long way.”

Also making this Christmas extra different for Diether is Dalaw, his first Metro Filmfest movie. He is also in Slow Fade, one of the five indies shown last week, as a prelude to the Metro Filmfest.

“It’s my first Metro Filfmfest and I’m very excited,” he gushes.

The presence of his co-star, Kris Aquino on the set, may intimidate others. But not Diether, who had a breeze working with her.

“She’s very professional, a workaholic and someone with a big heart.”

Even if some of the staff and crew members have already stopped working, Kris — Madame Kris to him — is still up and about, reports Diether.

His Dalaw co-star also pledged to contribute to the programs of Diether’s Kids Foundation.

This season of sharing, Diether is never one to be left behind.

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Rocksteddy- Christmas Single Lyrics and Video

Rocksteddy- Christmas Single Lyrics:
Malamig ang simoy ng hangin
Mga bata sa labas na nangangaroling
Mga parol na patay sindi
Makukulay na palamuti sa Christmas tree, sa Christmas tree

Naglalakad ka ng mag-isa walang kasama

Chorus:
Kawawa ka naman at single ka ngayong pasko
Ilang taon ka ng ganyan
Ka-date mo nanaman ang nanay mo at
Bibili na lang ng Christmas card
At susulatan ko na lang ito
Ng Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to me

Hindi mo ba napupuna, hindi mo ba nakikita
Lahat sila may kasama ikaw lang ang wala
Hindi mo ba napapansin, hindi ka ba naiinggit
Lahat sila may syotang malupet ikaw walang ka-date

Naglalakad ka sa mall ng mag-isa walang kasama

Chorus:
Kawawa ka naman at single ka ngayong pasko
Ilang taon ka ng ganyan
Ka-date mo nanaman ang nanay mo at
Bibili na lang ng Christmas card (bibili na lang ng
Christmas card)
At susulatan ko na lang ito (dodrawingan ko)
Ng Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to me

(Guitar)

Naglalakad ka ng mag-isa walang kasama

Choir:
Kawawa ka naman at single ka ngayong pasko
Ilang taon ka ng ganyan
Ka-date mo nanaman ang nanay mo

Kawawa ka naman (kawawa ka) at single ka ngayong pasko (kawawa ka)
Ilang taon ka ng ganyan (kawawa ka)
Ka-date mo nanaman ang (kawawa ka) nanay mo at
Bibili na lang ng Christmas card (bibili na lang ng
Christmas card)
At susulatan ko na lang ito (dodrawingan ko)
Ng Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to me
Kong Hei Patchoy Happy Three Kings to me

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Alfred Vargas in Mutya

Sinukatan na si Alfred Vargas ng costume niya para sa Mutya, ang TV series ng ABS-CBN na pagbibidahan ng isang sikat na child star.

Prinsipe ng karagatan ang role ni Alfred sa Mutya kaya required siya na nakahubad sa maraming eksena.

Tinanggap ko ang role para kay Alfred dahil challenging ito at siyempre, bongga ang talent fee. Taon ni Alfred ang 2011 dahil magiging visible na uli siya sa pulitika at sa entertainment scene.

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Star Cinema gears up for 3 entries in MMFF

It was a very fruitful year for Star Cinema this 2010.

Managing director Malou Santos is very happy for the whole year for the company as the year ends.

“Before the Metro Manila Film Festival, we had My Amnesia Girl which did very well at the box-office. In fact it is still showing until now, and still in over 100 theaters, a remarkable feat considering that it is on its 4th week already.”

We are very very happy and surprised with Toni Gonzaga, because what she showed with the project is another facet that showcased her wide range of acting prowess from comedy and drama.”

“John Lloyd gave another astounding performance. We are very happy that John Lloyd has been honed by Star Cinema through the years. It was teamwork at its finest.”

With My Amnesia Girl grossing at the box-office and receiving excellent reviews, Santos is gearing up for the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival because three different movies were fielded by Star Cinema that caters to widest, most discerning taste of the Filipino audience.

“Ang Tanging Ina Mo, was first produced seven years ago, and it made box-office success and earned Ai-Ai delas Alas the title of being the county’s undisputed Comedy Box Office Queen. Now, as we bring the final installment to the Ina series, we promise to give only the best conclusion to the story that our Kapamilyas embraced through the years.”

“Kris Aquino meanwhile, is our undisputed horror box-office star, and Feng Shui and Sukob made box-office history in the horror genre. After four years she goes back to Star Cinema not just as an actor but as co-producer through Dalaw and her professionalism is unparalleled in production and promotions. Wala ka nang mahihiling pa sa kanya bilang artista.”

Last, but not the least, RPG: Metanoia. “After five years, the movie will be finally shown,” Santos shares. “This is the baby of Ambient Media and Star Cinema and will feature the voices of the country’s biggest superstars, Aga Muhlach, Vhong Navarro, Eugene Domingo and Zaijian Jaranilla. We are very proud of the project because it strands on the door of history as we usher in a new phase in Philippine filmmaking as we come up with the first 3D animation that is proudly Filipino-made.”

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Dalaw will make you feel restless

Folklore has it that when a person experienced a violent death, his or her spirit becomes restless and does not leave the earthly plane to sow terror and exact vengeance.

It is from this simple storyline that Dalaw weaves a complex narrative that results in a competent making of a horror film.

Dondon Santos, who helmed the film, is successful in sustaining the fear and fright factor of the movie. Working on the highly-functioning script penned by Joel Mercado, Lawrence Nicodemus and John Paul Abellera, Santos did his best again — just like what he showed in the critically-acclaimed Noy — and gave Dalaw an admirable treatment.

Dalaw tells the story of Stella (Kris Aquino) who starts experiencing major ghost haunting when she decides to remarry after his violent husband Danilo died in a freak accident. She successively dreams of Danilo to the point that when she and her new husband Anton (Diether Ocampo) wake up one morning, they find framed photographs of Stella and Danilo neatly arranged in their room. This and other paranormal incidents escalate Stella’s belief that it is Danilo’s spirit that haunts and scares them.

Unlike other horror flicks that fall flat because of the predictability of their plots, Dalaw keeps its audience restless, too, at the edge of their seats with their hearts leaping out of their chests because of the movie’s terrifying yet unpredictable twists and turns. The director uses the tried-and-tested formula for keeping the suspense well-sewn in the minds of the audience — by using human frailty to shield the movie from revealing the real and sternly obstinate poltergeist. Human frailty, in Anton’s case, has something to do with his conscious effort and almost successful attempt to hide from his wife an intrinsically grim truth — that happened days before his betrothal to her — that leads to the haunting. In an almost canonical truth-will-set-you-free stance, the ghostly attacks are put to a stop. Of course with a price.

Horror films like Dalaw warrant crisp and snappy editing to sustain the suspense factor of each frame. It helps that the film editing achieves that discipline and successfully lends credibility to the material. The production design may be a little in-your-face, what with a house strategically located near a cemetery, but it is conquering nevertheless in unleashing more horror texture of the film. The image of the ghost is so real and creepy that you see it even when your eyes are shut. Though a few elements of suspense and over scoring are calculated and exhibited in the beginning of the film, Dalaw easily progresses as an imaginatively crafted movie, especially when intelligent tension starts to pick up. The cinematography is so real you feel you are involved in the scene.

Kris, in many moments, is a revelation in this film. She acts in her silence and displays depth of character. The gabby and highly-opinionated Kris is not present in the movie; instead, many times, she is quiet in Dalaw. It is in her silence that Kris, as Stella, is able to paint a gamut of emotions. She clearly essays out resignation of fortitude when she is in the company of her cousins who belittle her. But the most felt emotion of Kris is her fear and fright that both register well in her eyes, voice and body movement. She intelligently tackles her role in Dalaw. My favorite moment of Kris in the movie is her scene with her dead mother-in-law (Susan Africa) who appeared to her to “open her eyes” to the truth about the menacing acts of the angry spirit. That particular scene, sans any dialogue, shows a quietly disturbed and disturbing Kris.

Karylle’s performance in Dalaw also merits a commendation. Her role is short but not necessarily sweet. She clearly defines her interpretation of her character — from being a forlorn sweetheart to a vengeful lover. And with her sincere acting she proves all the more that “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”

Diether has his moments, too, but in few instances, his handsome mien distracts you from thinking that you are watching a horror film.

Susan and Gina Pareño (Olga) add to the powerhouse cast. Their acting is, as usual, seamless and luminous.

Dalaw will make you feel restless long after the avenging spirit has finally been at rest.

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Laoag City Gymnastics Group - Showtime Season 2 Grand Champion

The Laoag City Gymnastics Group was hailed “Showtime Season 2” grand champion in a thrilling grand finals held at the ABS-CBN Studio 2 Saturday (Dec 18).

With a breathtaking and world-class gymnastics routine, the pride of Northern Luzon notched a score of 9.86 to lead the other finalists.

Lal-lo’s Blacklight Performers tied with dance group Xtreme 24/7 in second place (9.10) followed by 89.9 Hoodz (8.9), Mama’s Boys (8.33), Big Trio (8.29), Kids@Trix (7.9), Ground Zero (7.9), Zero Gravity (7.67), and Speed Movers Crew (7.43).

The Laoag City Gymnastics Group, which succeeded first season’s champion “XB Gensan,” took home the coveted P1 million prize.

Ever since the group performed in Showtime during the weekly eliminations, it has never failed to make the “madlang people” give a standing ovation, making them the group to beat come the grand finals.

The high-flying and back-breaking acrobatics and choreography of Laoag City Gymnastics Group won the favor of resident judge Vice Ganda and returning guest judges like Karylle, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Ferriols, Papa Jack, and Richard Poon.

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Sharon Cuneta na-offend sa pandadamay ni Cristine

“Disrespectful” at “offending” ang naramdaman ni Sharon Cuneta nang makarating sa kanya ang mga sinabi diumano ni Cristine Reyes sa kanila ni Judy Ann Santos sa effort nilang maayos ito at si Sarah Geronimo.

Itinanggi nitong tumawag sa kanila ni Judy Ann si Sarah para magsumbong, gusto lang nila ni Juday na maayos ang lahat, hindi niya expected na pati siya ay madadamay sa gulo.

“Nakaka-offend lang kasi kung may magdi-disrespect sa akin, sana may katuwiran. Nobody has the right to treat me like that. Kung merong mali si Sarah, we will not condone it, mauuna kami ni Juday na pagsabihan siya. Pero kita n’yo naman, wala siyang sinabi, tahimik lang ’yung bata, tama na. Walang respeto sa amin ni Juday, pero ang importante, alam ko na ang ugali at karakter ng mga taong involved,” sabi ni Sharon.

Samantala, totoo ngang masarap ang carrot cake ni Sharon at natikman ito ng press sa ipi­namigay niyang heart-shaped carrot cake. The same cake at iba pang cakes ay matitikman ng mas marami ’pag nagbukas na ang coffee shop nila ni Fanny Serrano sa bubuksang parlor ni TF sa may Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Tuwang-tuwa si Sharon dahil matutupad ang childhood dream niyang magkaroon ng coffee shop at bukod sa cake, matitikman din ang pasta dishes niya. Baka pati ang peanut cookies ni Frankie Pangilinan ay matikman din.

Anyway, ibinalita ni Sharon na every week, pumapayat siya, kaya next year, ready na siyang gumawa ng maraming pelikula. Magsisimula na rin sa ABS-CBN ang The Biggest Loser na kanyang iho-host.

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Lea Salonga sings your requested songs

Last year, Lea Salonga asked her fans what songs they would like her to sing for her upcoming concert. She opened up the voting via the site www.leayoursongs.com and the requests cut across a wide array of musical style — from pop, rock, to alternative to OPM.

If you missed the concert or simply wanted to relieve that magic again, all these are included in a CD/DVD released under Sony Music. Your Songs features her power ballads medley (If You Leave Me Now, Making Love Out of Nothing At All and more) and Pinoy love songs medley (Kahit Isang Saglit, Baikt Labis Kitang Mahal and more).

Your Songs is now out at leading record stores nationwide under Sony Music.

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Showtime Season 2 Grand Finals

The whole country will stand still once again when the nation’s most entertaining performers fight it out this Saturday (Dec 18) in the much-anticipated “Showtime Season 2 Grand Finals” on ABS-CBN.

Once again, viewers will be treated to world-class performances this time from monthly finalists “Big Trio,” “Kidz@Trix,” “89.9 Hoodz,” “Mama’s Boys,” “Lal-lo’s Blacklight Performers,” “Speed Movers Crew,” “Xtreme 24/7,” “Laoag City Gymnastics Group,” and “Zero Gravity” the winner of this week’s Wild Card round.

Hosts Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kuya Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz and resident judge Vice Ganda share the excitement of the madlang people as the day of reckoning for the groups approaches.

“Magagaling ang lahat ng grupo kaya siguradong mainit ang magiging labanan,” said Navarro. Vice Ganda, meanwhile, has a reminder for the grand finalists. “Hinahamon natin ang mga grupo na pakitaan kaming mga hurado at ang madlang people ng bago. Ito na ang pagkakataon nilang magpasikat kaya ibigay na nila ang lahat,” he said.

Viewers are also looking forward to the return of Season 2’s guest judges including Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Kaye Abad, and Karylle to help Vice Ganda with the grueling task of scoring the performances.

Early this year, dance group “XB Gensan” gave a rousing number that drove the audience to applause and tears on the way to winning the show’s P1 million prize.

Meanwhile, “Showtime” will also put a twist to Filipinos’ Christmas celebration with Christmas-themed episodes from Monday (Dec 20) to Saturday (Dec 25) featuring some of the biggest stars in the country.

But first, catch the explosive and breath-taking “Showtime Season 2 Grand Finals” this Saturday (Dec 18) after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” on ABS-CBN.

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Kris Aquino dalawang oras inimbestigahan

Noong Huwebes ay pumunta si Kris Aquino sa Makati Regional Trial Court matapos siyang ipatawag ng korte para sa isang collusion investigation.

Ipinaliwanag ng assistant city prosecutor na si Atty. Christopher Garvida kung ano ang kahalagahan ng prosesong ito. “Pinapadala ang kaso for Collusion investigation kapag una, ‘di contested ang kaso. Pangalawa, kapag contested pero walang issue. I mean in-admit ng kabilang partido lahat ng sinasabi ng petitioner. Therefore walang issue ‘di ba, parang nag-a-agree sila so we have to conduct a collusion investigation. To make sure na totoo ang arguments ng parties na humingi ng annulment, hindi ‘yung gumagawa,” paglilinaw ni Atty. Gardiva.

Inabot ng halos dalawang oras ang nasabing imbestigasyon. “If there is a Collusion investigation, and it’s part of state’s duty to really investigate and protect the sanctity of the family and to see kung puwede pa bang maayos o kung may magagawang paraan, siguro ako na ang pinaka-unang magko-comply at sasagot ng katanungan niya. He asked me a lot and I answered a lot,” pahayag naman ni Kris.

Ayon pa kay Atty. Gardiva ay hindi naman daw nakaka-apekto sa imbestigasyon ang pagiging open nina Kris at James sa publiko na civil ang kanilang pakikitungo sa isa’t isa. “It’s not like we’re bestfriends but you know we are friends primarily because we’re co-parents. More than anything siguro ang duty namin na maging okay kami for the sake of our son. It’s good timing for both of us, mas mapayapa ang magiging Pasko namin,” dagdag pa ni Kris.

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A.S.A.P. XV rocks 2011

Tomorrow, A.S.A.P. XV presents the annual ASAP That’s Christmas where the country’s biggest and brightest stars shine together and battle it out to make history once more.

“We’re all really excited and nervous kasi everything na makikita ninyo rito — the concepts, the music, the choreography and the props really came from all of us, our very own ideas,” says Billy Crawford who belongs to Group One.

“We brainstorm, meet and rehearse so we can give our best, ” quips Bea Alonzo of Group Three.

“Ang saya kasi more than the competition bonding time din namin ito bilang isang A.S.A.P. family,” adds Christian Bautista of Group Two.

Be a part of the celebration by deciding who will be this year’s ultimate champion.

Get a dose of non-stop heavenly treats from the A.S.A.P. vocal powerhouse — The Champions, ASAP Music Icons, The Sessionistas, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Yeng Constantino and Gary Valenciano.

Music, magic and madness fill the air from the country’s top band vocalists, chorale ensemble and orchestra in a grand spectacle.

Piolo Pascual gives the perfect Christmas gift with his newest Decades album.

Witness a parade of stars and special performances from the official entries of Metro Manila Film Festival.

Lead stars of RPG Metanoia, Shake, Rattle and Roll 12, Ang Tanging Ina, Last Na To!, Father Jejemon and Dalaw brighten up the centerstage.

You’re all in for a sneak peek with Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Andi Eigenmann, Zaijian Jaranilla, Diether Ocampo and Kris Aquino.


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Piolo Pascual: To Charo and Gabby with love

“I have to close my eyes and open it again. I couldn’t believe it.”

That was Piolo Pascual, appearing a bit stunned, after ABS-CBN top executives — Gabby Lopez and Charo Santos-Concio — asked for his autograph during the recent launch of the coffeetable book, Piolo Revealed.

Gabby and Charo made Piolo sign the respective copies of the book, which contains photos taken and compiled by noted lensman Raymund Isaac.

“I have to pinch myself that my big bosses came up to me and asked me to sign their books,” Piolo said. “It was rather hard to believe that.”

Despite the dizzying success he’s been enjoying, Piolo apparently remains grounded. Without letting success get into his head, he is grateful to the people who have helped him along the way.

The 200-page, limited edition coffeetable book features Piolo’s never-before-seen photos taken by Raymund, plus short interviews with the premiere actor. There are also scenic shots in Palawan which Piolo himself captured through his own lens.

One of the highlights of the coffeetable book are photos in 3D format, that’s why the package comes with 3D glasses for the reader to further appreciate the shots.

Piolo and Raymund’s professional association dates a long way back, from the time Piolo did his first starring role in director Mel Chionglo’s Lagarista, 10 years ago. Since then, Piolo has been working closely with Raymund for the actor’s required pictorials, especially for product endorsements.

Also present during the launch at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street were ABS-CBN executives Deo Endrinal, Johnny Manahan, Mariole Alberto, director Joyce Bernal, Gretchen Barretto, Dr. Vicki Belo and daughter Cristalle Belo Henares, Ervic Vijandre of Survivor Philippines and Piolo’s now-popular nanny, Moi Bien.

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ABS-CBN Remains Unbeatable in National Ratings in November

ABS-CBN continues to dominate nationwide TV ratings in November with its strong Primetime Bida hitting a national average audience share of 40% vs GMA 7’s 30%, based on recent data from Kantar Media.

ABS-CBN secured all slots in the top ten most watched programs nationwide for the same month.

“Imortal” is still on the lead and remains unbeatable in the top spot with an average rating of 27.9%. It is followed by the hit remake of “Mara Clara” with 27.8% and the fantaserye topbilled by Piolo Pascual and Zaijian Jaranilla, “Noah,” with 27.3%.

The longest running and most credible news program in the country “TV Patrol” ranked 4th with an average rating of 27.2%, beating “24 Oras” and “Willing Willie.”

ABS-CBN also continues to dominate the weekend ratings game with “MMK” still ruling all weekend programs with 25.1% followed by “Wansapanataym” (24.5%) and “TV Patrol Weekend” (21.7%).

Also included in the top ten programs for November are fashionserye ”Magkaribal” (26.8%) and kiddie gag show ”Goin Bulilit” (20.7%).

Even in Metro Manila, ABS-CBN managed to win the hearts of viewers with “Magkaribal” clinching the top spot in the area with an average rating of 26.5% followed by “Imortal” with 25.2%

Nationwide, ABS-CBN is the most watched TV station with an average audience share of 37% vs GMA 7’s 33.2%

ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, generated net income of P2.9 billion for the first nine months of 2010, as it sustained into the third quarter the strong growth momentum in regular advertising revenues in the first semester. This profit level is more than double the net income of P1.3 billion in the first nine months of 2009.

Kantar Media, a global market research group, offers audience research measurement systems in 32 countries. It started releasing its Philippine television audience measurement data in February 2009 with panels composed of 1,370 representative households covering urban Philippines and reporting on seven sectors namely the National Capital Region, North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

ABS-CBN shifted to Kantar Media/TNS after filing a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media Research for failing to comply with its request to investigate alleged cheating and data tampering in TV ratings. The case is still pending in court.

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Sarah walang planong patulan si Cristine

Ang cheap ng pang-aaway ni Cristine Reyes kay Sarah Geronimo dahil lang sa boyfriend niyang si Rayver Cruz.

Tama ang desisyon ng kampo ni Sarah na ‘wag patulan ang issue dahil mas magiging cheap pati ang pop princess kung lelebel siya sa ganitong issue.

Mismong si Mr. Vic del Rosario ng Viva Group of Companies ang nagsabi na ‘wag nang palakihin ang issue.

Mas abala raw si Sarah sa shooting ng pelikula nito with Gerald Anderson na nagsimula na kaha­pon at sa Valentine concert ng pop princess with Mar­tin Nievera sa Araneta Coliseum on February 12.

Kung sabagay hindi na ito nakakataka kay Cristine. Kilala naman siyang ‘matapang.’ Saka hindi na lang si Sarah ang kaaway niya ngayon, pati ang buong bayan imbiyerna sa kanya.

Nag-uunahan ang fans ni Sarah sa pagtatanggol sa kanya. Pero hindi sila nang-aaway. Heto ang isa : “I was able to analyze the comments of Sarah na “Pag magagaling sumayaw ay habulin ng mga seksing babae” habang kausap si John Prats. Likewise I read also all the tweets of Cristine obviously she’s referring to Sarah G.

“Pero my analysis ay wala naman masama dun sa sinabi ni Sarah dahil si John Prats naman kausap niya at nagbibiruan sila. Knowing John Prats ay magaling na dancer kaya niya nasabi ‘yun. And also walang confirmation na may pinaparinggan siya.

“Masyado lang assuming si Cristine. Masyado lang conceited na sexy siya. Na feeling niya ay siya lang ang nag-iisang sexy sa mundo. Eh ang tingin ko ay ‘di na sexy si Cristine. Ilan na ba ang naging boyfriend niya - Mark, Dennis, Willie, John Lloyd, at lastly nga kay Rayver na madalas niyang kasama sa condo unit niya sa Katipunan. So bakit siya papatulan ni Sarah?

“Wag masyadong assuming si Cristine. Mara­ming sexy sa mundo.”

May punto nga naman. Bakit naman siya mang-aaway ng ganun na lang?

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Cristine Reyes vs Sarah Geronimo in Twitter

Talk of the town ngayon ang mga tweets ni Cristine Reyes sa kanyang Twitter account na PilyangSweet kung saan ay galit na galit siya sa isang kasamahan sa ASAP XV na bagama’t hindi niya tinukoy ang pangalan, pinaniniwalaan naman ng lahat na si Sarah Geronimo ito.
Nagsimula ang tweet ni Cristine last Sunday sa post niyang “I AM SO PISSED RIGHT NOW!”
Pagkatapos nito ay nagsunud-sunod na ang pagtataray niya at mara-ramdaman mo talaga ang galit sa mga mensahe niya. Narito ang magkakasunod na tweets ni Cristine:
“Hindi ko gusto ’yun banat ng drama princess porket wala ako sa ASAP XV. Akala mo ba, e, hindi makakarating sakin? Punong-puno na ako sayo.”
“Pagmamagaling magsayaw habulin ng mga babaeng sexy... FYI mali ka ng dialogue, e, baka habulin mo. Ikaw ang naghabol! Binreak ka nga e!”
“Nakikipaghiwalay sayo. Ikaw ang habol ng habol! Alam mo yan! Alam mo ang TOTOO!!! Sa microphone m pa sinabi para marinig lahat ng artista!”
"Napakasweet at napakabait ng image mo! Bakit Hindi mo totohanin in REAL LIFE?"
"Uulitin ko lang ha bago ka magbitaw ng salita siguraduhin mong totoo! Kumanta ka na lang! Bwiset ka!"
"Paka-bitter mo!"
"Pakabait ng image mo. Hindi nila alam grabe ka lang umarte! Nagpapatanggal ka ng artista sa asap kasi di mo kaya makasama! Arte mo!"
"Wag na wag mong sasabihin na ako ang naghabol dahil alam nating lahat na ikaw ang halos mamatay sa kakahabol! alam mo yan!"
"At alam mong malinis kunsensya ko dahil Wala akong kasalanan sayo kaya tigilan mo ko ha! Wag mo ko pikunin!"
"Naiirita ako sobra! Ayoko na mag-asap kasi ako naman ang aarte sa ngayon! Gagayahin ko rin ang drama niya! DRAMA PRINCESS!!!!!!"
"Hindi niyo naman mapapanood sa asap kasi sinabi niya yun during rehearsal! At nakamicrophone pa! Ginagawa bigamy katawa-tawa!"
"Wag mo ko paparinggan at sasabihan ng walang katotohanan. Wag mo ko simulan kasi marami akong alam na kaartehan mo! IDOL pa naman kita!"
"What a backstabber with a super goody goody image and super sweet smile!"
"I'm not yet done with you. Nawala lang ako today sa asap lalapitan mo na agad. Grabe ka, sarili mo ata tinutukoy mo sa parinig mo. MOVE ON"
"Baka naman till now, e, hoping ka pa? Kaya nagpa-powertrip ka na pinapatanggal niyo pa sa asap kahit nakapagrehears na!"
"Oo nga pala, wala naman kami laban kasi ikaw ang reyna! Lahat ng gusto mo masusunod! Kahit nakakatapak ka ng bang tao!"
"Sige pagbibigyan kita! Kung ang tanging hiling mo lang ba, e, makalapit sa kanya. Hindi na ako mag-a-asap! Tutal show mo yun e. Sa yong sa yo na!!"
"Hinding-hindi ako papayag na ISA ako sa mapag-powertrip mo. Kung yung ISA ok lang na ma-take ginagawa mo, ako hindi ko kaya."
"Hindi usapan ang talent o paramihan ng fans! Hindi ako naghahanap ng kakampi! Magtu-tweet ako ng kahit ano dahil sakin to."
"I'm so sure magdadrama na naman yan. Paawa effect. Very talented. Best actress! Grand slam! Mabuhay ka IDOL! Bow ako sayo"
"MAGBIRO?!? PERO WALA NG PASARING!!!! alam naman ng lahat kung ano yung biro na yun. Di kami tanga."
“Hindi ako nagre-react ng walang dahilan at hindi ako mag-iiyak sa sama ng loob kung walang dahilan.” Ito ang last tweet niya as we write this column.
Sa mga tweets na ito ni Cristine ay sumagot naman ang handler ni Sarah na si Anna Dasig ng: “Nagbibiruan lang sila ni john pratts kanina. Ewan ko kung bakit kailangan mong mag react ng over ng ganito? Relax ka lang! Alamin mo muna kung ano ang punot dulo bago ka mag-react ng ganyan."
Sinagot naman ni Cristine ang sinabi ni Anna ng mga sumusunod na tweets:
“Ate Annadasig yung alaga mo pagsabihan mo wag ako! Nananahimik ako.”
“Siya nagsimula. Hindi ako! Annadasig!”
“Annadasig wag siya kamo MAGBIRO ng ganun kung alam niya may pinaparinggan siya!”
“Annadasig at kapag magpaparinig man o magbibiro make sure its true! Kasi alam mo naman na siya ang halos mamatay na sa kakahahol. Di ba?”
Base na rin sa sagutan ng dalawa, sa pagkakaintindi namin ay nag-dialogue si Sarah kay John Prats ng “pag magaling talaga magsayaw, habulin ng mga babaing sexy” habang nasa ASAP XV sila last Sunday.
Sa intindi pa rin namin, ang tinutukoy ni Sarah na magaling magsayaw ay si Rayver Cruz na matatandaang dating na-link sa Pop Princess pero natigil nang magsimulang makipag-date ang young actor kay Cristine. Pero ang latest tsika, balikan na rin ulit ngayon sina Cristine at Rayver.
Anyway, nakarating diumano kay Cristine ang sinabi ni Sarah na ikinairita ng dalaga kaya sa sama ng loob ay nag-tweet na nang sunud-sunod.
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Erik Santos wants to go sexy

WHAT could balladeer Erik Santos’ wish for Christmas?

“I want to conquer the Asian market. My Brickman album did not meet my expectations when it was released outside the Philippines. Okay naman ang mga selections dito. It could be that it wasn’t fully promoted since I had shows to attend to in the United States. Locally, the album became gold and is now nearing platinum,” the singer revealed.

Erik has yet to do duets with top-caliber artists like Charice Pempengco or Lea Salonga. We wouldn’t mind if he swaps tunes with Billy Crawford who gained recognition in Europe. “That sounds great. I am open to ideas like this. Dapat hindi ako maging kampante sa kinalalagyan ko ngayon. I believe in re-inventing yourself. Haven't you noticed how foreign artists both male and female inject the sex element in their performances especially in the music videos? Kung makakatulong sa aking career, why not? Just wait at gugulatin ko na lamang kayong lahat,” he said.

Are we to see a semi-nude cover of Erik on his next album?

The partnership of Erik and SM Supermalls gave birth to SM holiday theme song “The Christmas ChriSMs Bop.” It has the perfect beat to accompany shoppers as they go through their Christmas lists. As a special treat, Erik also made his own version of the song which is included in his new album, “All I Want this Christmas.”

Over the years Erik has become an icon in Christmas traditions and in the past had a thanksgiving show entitled “Paskong Pasasalamat” ni Erik Santos. The Christmas Classic “Sana Ngayong Pasko” is dubbed as one of the most moving versions ever sung by a local artist.
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Alfred Vargas balik Kapamilya

Ang kapuso hunk na si Alfred Vargas ay magbabalik muli sa Kapamilya Network after 7 years na pamamalagi niya sa GMA-7.

Tumamlay kasi ang career ng hunky actor ngayong 2010 at dahil na rin ito sa pagkandidato niya bilang councilor sa Quezon City. Pagkatapos niyang manalo ay hindi na nagkaroon ng proyekto si Alfred sa Kapuso network subalit may offer sa kanya ang GMA management na supporting role sa upcoming epicserye na “Amaya” sa 2011 na pinagbibidahan ni Marian Rivera.

Subalit nagoffer din pala ang Kapamilya network sa actor-politician na gumanap sa upcoming teleserye na “Mutya.”

Dahil mas “meaty” daw ang role ni Alfred sa “Mutya” kumpara sa “Amara” ay nagdesisyon siya at ang kanyang manager na si Lolit Solis na piliin ang proyekto sa kabilang estasyon at tuluyan nang bumalik bilang isang Kapamilya.

Ang huling proyekto ni Alfred sa ABS-CBN noong 2003 ay ang teleseryeng “Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan” bago siya lumipat sa GMA. Ang unang naging proyekto naman niya sa Kapuso network ay ang kwelaseryeng “Marinara” noong 2004 bilang leading man ni Rufa Mae Quinto.

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Star Power girls face Arnel Pineda

“Excited na kinakabahan,” this is how Macy delos Reyes (Cebu) describes her feelings as she is about to face once again the ultimate Pinoy Rock Icon Arnel Pineda tonight.

This time, Arnel takes his turn as a mentor and not as a guest judge. Arnel teaches the girls how to choose a song that best fit their personalities.

The challenges that girls must face are definitely no joke. Remaining Star Power contenders, however, are confident they will surpass these, especially now that they always seek advice from their loving mentor, Sharon Cuneta.

“Habang patindi-tindi po ng patindi yung mga challenges po namin dito sa Star Power, palalim din ng palalim yung advice sa amin ni Megastar. Gusto niya po na malampasan naming lahat ng hamon at kung pwede nga lang ay manalo kaming lahat,” said Davao-native Krissel Valdez.

Recently, the girls were present at the launch of Sharon’s home entertaining line, Celebrations by Sharon.

After the heartwarming song performance of the Star Power girls in the said event at SM The Block, Mega proudly introduced them and gave praises to their talents. “Sobrang gagaling ninyo girls, I’m really proud of you,” said Sharon.

The Celebrations by Sharon launching is only one of the few performances expected from the hopefuls.

Who among Akiko Solon (Cebu), Ninay Lescano (Lipa City), Kaye Racho (Cebu), Macy, K-La Rivera (Canada), Laurice Bermillo (Bataan), Angeline Quinto (Manila), Krissel and Monica Sacay (Leyte) will be hailed as Sharon’s Next Female Pop Superstar?

To vote for your favorite contestant, just text SPOWER and send to 2331 for Globe, TM, and Sun Cellular subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers.

For bulk voting, text SPOWER BULK-Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart and Talk ’N Text and Sun Cellular to 2366.

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Asian Television Awards – 2010 Winners

Out of 7 nominations, the Philippines was not able to win a single trophy this year except for a “highly commended” (runner up) recognition for 24 Oras as Best News Program.

Singapore, the host country, dominated the awards night by winning major awards including Terrestrial Channel of the Year for MediaCorp Channel 5, Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year for MediaCorp, Cable & Satellite Channel of the Year for Discovery Channel and Cable & Satellite Network of the Year for Discovery Network Asia.

Here is the full list of winners at the 15th Asian Television Awards which was held last December 9, 2010, at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore.

Best Documentary Programme (30 mins or less) – Eco Solutions – Saving Sumatra (CNN Int’l, Singapore)

Best Documentary Programme (31 mins or more) – Story of Seung-il: What It Means To Live (SBS Channel 6, South Korea)

Best News Program – India at 9 (CNN-IBN, India)

Best Single News Story / Report – After the Cheonan: The First Glimpse Inside North Korea (Channel 53 and Channel 6, Taiwan)

Best Drama Series – Changes (JBC, China)

Best Single Drama or Telemovie Programme – Father’s Home (SBS Channel 6, Korea)

Best Comedy Programme – The Noose 3 (MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore)

Best Current Afairs Programme – 921 Earthquake Special (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Best Children’s Programme – Discover Science: Let’s See the Speed of Sound (NHK, Japan)

Best Entertainment (One-Off/Annual) Special – MTV World Stage VMAJ 2010 (MTV Networks Asia, Singapore)

Best Entertainment Programme – World Cafe Middle East – Istanbul (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Best Game or Quiz Programme – Jangan Lupa Livik! (Astro Ria, Malaysia)

Best Music Programme – Singapore Idol 2009 Finals (MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore)

Best Reality Program – Storm Surfers – New Zealand (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Best Infotainment – Culinary Asia – Japan (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Best Talk Show – Betrayal of Bhopal (NDTV 24×7, India)

Best Animation – Star Wars: the Clone Wars – The Mandalore Plot (MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore)

Best Social Awareness Program – Womb of the World (National Geographic Channel, Singapore)

Best Adaptation of an Existing Format – Project Runway Korea 2 (Orion Cinema Network, South Korea)

Best Cross-Platform Content – Citizen Journalist Show (CNN-IBN, India)
Best Lifestyle Programme – Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle (TLC, Singapore)

Best News Presenter or Anchor – Martin Soong (Squawk Box, CNBC, Singapore)

Best Current Afairs Presenter – Karan Thapar (Devil’s Advocate, CNN-IBN, India)

Best Entertainment Presenter – Bobby Chin, World Cafe Middle East – Istanbul (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Best Drama Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role – Bowie Lam (Sister of Pearl, TVB Jade, Hong Kong)

Best Drama Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Rebecca Lim (The Pupil, MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore)

Best Drama Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Lim Kay Tong (The Pupil, MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore)

Best Drama Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – Susan Tse Seut Sum (Beyond The Realm of Conscience, TVB Jade, Hong Kong)

Best Comedy Performance by an Actor / Actress – Chua En Lai (The Noose 3, MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore)

Best Cinematography – Storm Surfers – New Zealand (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Best Direction – Fight Masters: Silat (National Geographic Channel, Singapore)

Best Editing – Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na (Discovery Channel, Singapore)

Terrestrial Channel of the Year – MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore

Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year – MediaCorp, Singapore

Cable & Satellite Channel of the Year – Discovery Channel, Singapore

Cable & Satellite Network of the Year – Discovery Network Asia, Singapore

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John Lloyd Cruz made Toni cry

ISANG victory blowout ang inihandog ng Star Cinema sa cast and crew ng kanilang still showing na blockbuster movie, My Amnesia Girl, directed by three-time box-office director Cathy Garcia Molina.

Ginanap ang nabanggit na blowout sa executive lounge ng ABS-CBN main building.

But of course, ang atensyon ng lahat ng bisita, maliban, of course, kay Direk Cathy, ay nasa dalawang pangunahing stars ng pelikula, sina John Lloyd Cruz at Toni Gonzaga.

Malou Santos, managing director ng Star Cinema who just arrived the day before from the U.S., was profused with thanks to Direk Cathy, John Lloyd and Toni.

In turn, Direk Cathy thanked Malou for the trust and for giving her good projects na somehow ay nakasisiguro nang magiging blockbuster.

“I trust in the team-up nina Direk Cathy at John Lloyd.

“In Toni’s case, she herself always delivers kahit sino pa ang kanyang leading man,” pahayag naman ni Malou.

Why Toni was in tears while she delivered her speech was because she could not believe that through My Amnesia Girl, she realized her dream na makatambal si John Lloyd sa isang pelikula.

“Yes, I cannot thank John Lloyd enough.”

Also present sa nabanggit na gathering was Atoy Co, the basketball hero of his generation who played John Lloyd’s kunsintidor na tatay.

Playing John Lloyd’s barkada in the film are Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio and JM de Guzman.

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JOHN Lloyd said what he likes most about the promo of My Amnesia Girl was that tulad ng kanyang team-up with Bea Alonzo (na kadalasan din ay matagumpay), wala ni katiting na insinuation, kumbaga, na may namamagitan sa kanila ni Toni.

Ayon sa kanya, siguro it helped na people know na maganda ang relasyon niya sa kanyang girlfriend na si Shaina Magdayao. Ditto with Toni, na alam ng lahat na malapit-lapit nang mag-decide na ikasal sa boyfriend niyang si Director Paul Soriano.

Solid na magkaibigan lang din si John Lloyd at ang kanyang leading lady sa Imortal na si Angel Locsin.

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Kris Aquino shocked sa 'bintang' ni Shalani

Sa presscon sa Cebu kahapon para sa pelikula pa rin niyang Dalaw sinagot ni Kris Aquino ang issue na malaki ang galit niya sa ex-girlfriend ng kapatid niyang (P-Noy) na si Shalani Soledad at siya raw ang salarin kung bakit hindi na matutuloy na itaas sa mga kalsada ang billboard nito for Bench dahil umano’y kinausap niya ang may-ari ng Bench na si Mr. Ben Chan.

“Was shocked- may issue that I was stopping Ben Chan from putting Shalani sa billboards,” unang tweet ni Kris nang marinig nga ang issue sa mga reporter sa Cebu.

“#1 I’m not under contract w/ Bench. #2 I don’t have a share in Bench ownership. And #3 shalani hasn’t done me any harm, in fact I’m very appreciative of her effort to help Noy’s campaign & I wish her well w/ her new show. Please - wag manira na walang basehan!” sagot niya na ipinost niya rin sa kanyang Twitter account.

May kasama pa raw taray si Kris sa pagsagot sa mga tanong sa Cebu press.

At ang verdict sa kanya ng isang member of the press after the presscon doon sa Cebu : “Kris is very entertaining in front of everybody but if kayo lang she shuts you down,” say ng isa pa na nagkaroon ng one on one interview sa TV host/actress.

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Emir wins Best Artistic Contribution Award at 34th Cairo International Fest

Director Chito Roño’s musical Emir won the Yussef Chahine Award for Best Artistic Contribution at the 34th Cairo International Film Festival in Egypt held last Thursday.

Chito was in Cairo to receive the trophy and plaque awarded by Festival Director Ezzat Abou Ouf.

Honorary Festival Director and legendary actor Omar Sharif (in photo, left, with Chito and STAR “international correspondent” Ferdy Lapuz, right) presented the Best Film Award to Egypt’s Lust.

Sharif has appeared in more than a hundred films including big Hollywood productions like Funny Girl opposite Barbra Streisand in 1968, Dr. Zhivago opposite Julie Christie in 1965 and Lawrence of Arabia in 1962 where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the Academy Awards.

Emir was produced by the Film Develoment Council of the Philippines in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It stars Sid Lucero, Jhong Hilario, Dulce, Kalila Aguilos, Julia Clarete, Beverly Salviejo and GMA contract star Frencheska Farr in her first starring role.

Chito was very excited with the award. He would like to share it with the FDCP (former chairperson Rolando Atienza and Digna Santiago as producers), CCP (Nestor O. Jardin), Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the actors and his staff: writer Jerry Gracio, cinematographer Neil Daza, production designer Rodrigo Riccio, editor Jerrold Tarog and musicians Ebe Dancel, Vin Dancel, Diwa de Leon, Gary Granada and Chino Toledo.

With the award that he won, Chito is planning to direct an independent film next year.

Prior to Cairo, Emir was shown at the Pusan International Film Festival and is slated to screen at several film festivals next year.

Two Filipino films competed in the digital competition section: Joel Lamangan’s Sigwa and Danny Anonuevo’s Rekrut. Ferdy is the agent for Anonuevo and Emir.

The FDCP under new chairman Briccio Santos supported the participation of the Filipino films in Cairo.

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Philippine Team Wins Amazing Race Asia 4

A team from the Philippines finished first on Amazing Race Asia!

Here’s what the final three teams have to go through in the final leg of the race (courtesy of Wikipedia):

In the last leg’s Detour, teams must choose between Stay Up and Add Up. In Stay Up, teams must successfully ride a wave for an accumulated time of two minutes at the Wave House in Sentosa Island. In Add Up, teams must head to the Gmax Reverse Bungee and add up three numbers called out by the host and get the sum correctly to receive their next clue. In this leg’s Roadblock, one team member must make a tightrope walk from tower 1 to tower 2 of the Marina Bay Sands Resort to get their clue. They must then make their way back to tower 1 to finish the task.

Additional Tasks

* At the Cavenagh Bridge, teams must locate the lion dancers to receive their next clue.

* At the Red House Seafood Restaurant, teams must extract 1 kilogram of chili crab to receive their next clue.

* Teams must search one of four Caltex stations and find a vintage car. If the vintage car is no longer in the Caltex Station, the team must proceed to a different Caltex station.

* At the St. James Power Station, teams have two minutes to unlock their handcuffs and perform an escape illusion to receive their next clue.

* At the Marina Bay Sands Resort, teams must ride a marked elevator to the Sky Park Swimming Pool where teams will be tested with their memory on the race. Once they’ve retrieved seven rings, they can receive their next clue.

Pals Richard Hardin, a 34-year-old basketball player and Richard Herrera, a 31-year-old model, finished the race first and became the first Philippine team to do so. Previous PHL teams Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez finished third in season 2 while Geoff Rodriguez and Tisha Silang almost won in season 3 when they finished second.

The Richards bested the rebel pals team from Singapore (2nd) and the father and daughter team from Indonesia (3rd). They won US$100,000.00 for winning the 4th season of Amazing Race Asia.

Party girls Jess & Lani, the other Philippine team this season, finished fourth.

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Pilipinas Got Talent - PGT Season 2 kicks off

ABS-CBN’s Pilipinas Got Talent is set to conquer your TV screens once more as its much-awaited second season kicks off this first quarter of 2011.

Auditions started recently where thousands of hopefuls coming from Visayas and Mindanao flocked to the Cebu Institute of Technology University in Cebu and Philippine Women’s College in Davao and showed what they got in hopes of following the footsteps of PGT’s first grand winner Jovit Baldivino.

The team only visited two locations but the turnout of applicants already surpassed the combined number of applicants who auditioned in almost 20 cities during the first season.

“The number of people who auditioned is very overwhelming. We can’t even take a break because the number of hopefuls to be interviewed and to be watched will surely pile up in a matter of minutes,” said Rancy Recato, PGT executive producer.

Pinoys showed better and more intense talents be it singing, dancing, or even unique and unconventional acts.

Even applicants during the first season auditioned once more and trying their second shot at stardom.

Pilipinas Got Talent is one of the most successful and most watched talent-reality show on Philippine TV and its grand winner Jovit is definitely soaring greater heights with the break given to him by the show. Even finalists like the breakdancing Velasco Brothers, Ezra Band, singers Sherwin Baguion and Markki Stroem, magician Alakim, ventriloquist Ruther Urquia, and guitarist Keith Clark Delleva are already making their marks and taking their respective paths in the industry.

The show also performed very well in ratings. It was able to hit a high of 43.1 percent only on its second week of airing based on national ratings data from Kantar Media.

PGT also trended a couple of times in the famous social networking site Twitter, which only proves how widely viewed the show is by Pinoys worldwide.

To all PGT hopefuls, you can audition on Dec. 15 and 16 at the Lyceum Northwestern University in Dagupan, and on Dec. 18 and 19 at the ABS-CBN complex in Manila. Everyone is welcome to join, be it young or old; solo or in groups; as long as you have the talent to sing, dance, do magic, do extreme exhibitions, and any other possible form of talents. Other audition legs on other parts of the country will be held on January 2011.

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Ai-Ai's next target: A Best Actress award

Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ’To, Star Cinema’s entry to the Metro Manila Filmfest.

“I think I deserve it,” she tells members of the press.

After all, playing a widowed mother of 12 who discovers that she has only six to eight months to live in Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ’To is not easy.

The challenge of turning something grim into something hilarious in the tradition of the three previous Ang Tanging Ina Mo films (which started in 2003) series is enough to make even a seasoned comedienne like Ai-Ai think many times over.

Eugene Domingo, Ai-Ai’s reel and real-life friend, again comes to the rescue.

“Master na namin ang isa’t isa,” says Ai-Ai, looking at Eugene beside her. This explains their knee jerk reactions to each other’s punchlines; the chemistry that makes their scenes look so spontaneous.

So at home are they with each other Ai-Ai and Eugene plan to carry over their friendship outside the set by producing “the really last Tanging Ina Mo movie.”

Ai-Ai is taking the cue from co-stars and real-life friends George Clooney and Brad Pitt. If they can work together and remain friends at the same time, why can’t she and Eugene?

Speaking of why nots, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno came up with an idea while attending Ai-Ai’s presscon. Why not give her a star in the local version of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame?

“I will include you in the Walk of Fame (in Eastwood, Quezon City, where showbiz bigwigs have their own star),” he told Ai-Ai. “Just promise me you’ll be in the awarding ceremony in December next year.”

Ai-Ai didn’t think twice when she replied, “I’ll start going there right now!”

Ai-Ai need not start anywhere when it comes to her priorities.

The self-confessed adopted daughter (of her paternal aunt) admits she is grateful and overflowing with respect towards the lady who looked after her. But Ai-Ai’s biological mom back in Calatagan, Batangas still reigns supreme in her heart.

”I wouldn’t have gone to school and become the actress I am now without the aunt who bought me diapers and gave me milk as a baby,” Ai-Ai relates. “Pero iba pa rin yung lukso ng dugo.”

She discovered who she really is by accident.

“My aunt’s officemates at the Bureau of Lands kept on asking me, ’Is she (Ai-Ai’s aunt) really your mom?’”

One day, the then seven-year-old Ai-Ai got sick and tired of all the nagging and asked the lady she thought was her real mom for the real score.

Her aunt’s admission that she was adopted as a baby hit Ai-Ai like a lightning bolt. That’s why she advises adoptive parents to tell the child the truth as soon as he understands. This way, the child will not be as shellshocked as Ai-Ai was when the truth hit her hard.

At first, Ai-Ai admits she can’t call her real mom, “Nanay.” It was always, “Kumain na po kayo” or something like that. Young as she was, Ai-Ai couldn’t understand why her mom had to give her away for adoption. Her real mom was crying, but Ai-Ai still couldn’t fathom why she couldn’t buy milk for her sixth child.

But blood is still thicker than water. When she grew up, Ai-Ai finally understood that her mom had to do it because she gave her word to her spinster sister-in-law. Ai-Ai’s mom promised the childless lady that should the baby in her womb turn out to be a girl, she (the aunt) can adopt the child.

Having been deprived as a child, Ai-Ai wants to make up for those lean days by giving her family whatever they need and want. She gives a monthly allowance, not just for her mom and siblings but for her aunt.

The generosity extends beyond her family. Ai-Ai wants it hush-hush. But other people are talking about how she helps send priests to school.

“I have an ATM up there,” her eyes look heavenward.

Her ATM up there has been oh-so-generous so far.

Ai-Ai has proven again that she is to showbiz royalty born when her concert, Akin ang Tronong ’To, packed them in at Araneta Coliseum.

She’s not about to take it easy, though. Ai-Ai wants to enter the independent film scene next year by starring in an indie.

“I want star in a serious role this time,” she explains.

Ai-Ai knows that like indies, animation, offers financial challenges,but she’s above that now. Ai-Ai can already try things that don’t exactly bring box-office glory. But the psychic rewards outweigh the money concerns. So she wants to try animation as well.

2011 is also special for Ai-Ai since she will hold a big birthday concert on Nov.11, or 11-11-11 at Araneta Coliseum. To her, no number combination can be luckier

Speaking of 2011, is there anything Her Comic Highness wants to change about herself to make the year even brighter?

“Probably my being that generous,” she replies after thinking hard.

But then, God will provide, she quickly adds.

So Ai-Ai will continue to turn the wheel of generosity for others. In so doing, she can’t help but turn it for herself as well.

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Kris and James back in each other's arms

Yes, Kris Aquino and her estranged husband James Yap are lovey-dovey again, but it’s only for a scene in Dalaw, Kris’ latest movie (for the 2010 Metro Filmfest) which she’s co-producing with Star Cinema.

James is acting as the double of Diether Ocampo who couldn‘t make it to the shoot because he flew in late from Australia last night.

It was easy to convince James to do the scene, according to Kris.

“It’s because we’re okay already,” explained Kris. “We are both resigned to the fact that our marriage didn’t work. We’re better off as friends, mas nagkakaintindihan kami. James accepted the offer right away. Sabi ko, ‘Tanggapin mo para mapadali ang annulment natin.’ Besides, I told him, ‘Malaki ang investment ko sa project kaya kailangan ako makabawi’.”

According to earlier reports, Kris and James would be doing a love scene, with James naked from the waist up, shot from the back. Kris was being teased that she and James might continue the scene long after the shoot was done.

Laughing, Kris said, “I won’t say what that love scene is. Basta, surprise!”

James was expected to report to the set after an afternoon game. Their sons Joshua and Baby James were expected to watch the shoot.

Incidentally, Kris has nipped in the bud the “weird” report about her and Ted Failon, a widower. It started when Ted interviewed Kris on TV Patrol the other day about her case with James. As a side comment, Kris plugged Dalaw and invited Ted to the premiere and perhaps sit beside her and her Kuya Noy, reminding Ted about a possible dinner date, and adding, “Malay mo, baka maging brother-in-law mo siya.”

Still laughing after the gossip-hungry public on a fun ride, Kris texted Funfare, “Mahal ko ang mga Waray. My top three are you (That’s me! Hehehe! — RFL), Boy (Abunda) and Ted.”

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Sharon Cuneta vs Lea Salonga?

PATI pala si Lea Salonga, may isyu kay Sharon Cuneta. Matatandaang nagkaroon ng isyu sina Sharon kay Aga Muhlach (pero okey na ngayon ang dalawa), na kaibigan din ni Lea at favorite leading man pa niya. Guest din si Lea sa birthday concert ni Ai Ai delas Alas, kung saan nagsimula ang intriga with Mega and Aga. Ayon sa tsika, may dedmahan umanong nangyari kina Shawie at Lea sa backstage.

“That’s really weird. I really don’t know how that came up. I came off the stage from Ai Ai’s concert, I saw her and we hugged each other,” paglilinaw ni Lea tungkol sa isyu, na talagang nagalit nu’ng lumabas ang ganitong balita.

“It’s totally untrue. There is no issue between me and Mega.”

Kung ‘yung ibang tao nga raw na hindi niya gaanong kilala binabati niya, what more pa si Sharon na kaibigan niya.

“I’m even getting tweets from total strangers, and I’m like, What the heck, paano naman ako nasangkot dito?”

Kahit daw kasi saan sila magkita ni Sharon (private or public places), lagi siyang binabati ni Mega at hina-hug pa siya.

Komento tuloy ni Lea, may mga taong naninira sa friendship nila ni Sharon.

At sana raw, tigilan ng mga taong mahilig mag-imbento ng isyu na hindi naman totoo dahil unfair daw sa magkabilang kampo.

Samantala, isa si Lea sa celebrity judges para sa Avon Voices, ang global on-line singing talent search for women and songwriting competition for men and women. Avon will mark its 125th anniversary sa 2011.

Makakasama ng Pinay international artist bilang judges sina Fergie ng Black Eyed Peas; Grammy award-winner and legendary songwriter Diane Warren; Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield; Australian Artist of the Decade Delta Goodrem; Brazilian pop star Ivete Sangalo at Russian sensation Valeriya.

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Dolphy and Zsa-Zsa's youngest daughter to enter showbiz too

Ayaw na ayaw pag-usapan ni Zsa Zsa Padilla kapag tungkol sa health ni Mang Dolphy ang topic.

“Huwag na nating pag-usapan ang kalagayan ng partner ko. Huwag ninyo akong paiyakin. Malakas at matapang ang partner ko (Dolphy),” say ni Zsa Zsa sa presscon ng Father Jejemon, entry ng RVQ Productions sa Metro Manila Film Festival.

Kung tungkol naman sa isyung tutol ang partido ni Mang Dolphy na ipamana sa kanya ang production outfit ni Mang Pidol, sagot ni Zsa Zsa:

“Walang isyu diyan. I can put up my own company. Gusto ko mag-produce ng indie films. ’Yung maliit lang ang budget. ’Di ko pa kaya mag-produce ng malaking budget. Masaya ako at nakasama ko ang aking partner sa ibang level, ako bilang producer at siya ang aking artista.”

Naitsika rin ni Zsa Zsa na graduating na sa college ang anak nilang si Nicole sa Australia at wala raw hilig ito sa showbiz.

Unlike their youngest daughter Zia, na mahilig kumanta.

Susuportahan daw nila ni Pidol si Zia sa hangarin nitong maging singer at baka next year, igagawa nila ito ng album.

Posibleng magkasama raw sina Zia at Karylle sa isang show.

And who knows, baka sumama rin siya sa dalawang anak sa isang concert.

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Jovit Baldivino Second Album

Jovit Baldivino is slated to release his second album titled “I’d Do Anything for Love” following the success of his debut album “Faithfully” which was awarded platinum status last Sunday on ASAP XV.

Featuring in his sophomore album is his first composition titled “Nananaginip ng Gising.” The lyrics tell the story of someone in love with a girl, but he can’t do anything but just daydream about her.

Other songs included in the album are “I Can Wait Forever,” “I’ll Do Anything For Love,” “Please Forgive Me,” “Mahal Pa Rin Kita,” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” The carrier single of the album is “Carrie,” another song that has made Jovit famous all over the country.

Here is the track listing of “I’d Do Anything for Love”:

1. I Can Wait Forever
2. Carrie
3. I’d Do Anything For Love
4. Please Forgive Me
5. Mahal Pa Rin Kita
6. Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
7. Nanaginip Ng Gising
8. Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin
9. Total Eclipse Of The Heart
10. Alam Ko Di Ako Ok Lang
11. Sana Ngayong Pasko
12. Pasko Ay Pag-Ibig
13. I Can Wait Forever minus one
14. Carrie minus one
15. Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin minus one

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Kim ipinaubaya na ni Gerald kay Piolo

Matunog na ngayon ang balitang pagsasamahan na project nina Piolo Pascual at Kim Chiu. Nanga­ngahulugan ba na hindi na nga gagawa ng pelikula sina Kim at Gerald Anderson? Ano ang reaksiyon ni Gerald nang malamang si Piolo na ang makakasama ni Kim? “Yeah! It’s a great opportunity for Kim also siyempre si Piolo Pascual ‘yun eh. It’s a great opportunity na gumawa ng movie na ‘yun para sa growth namin,” makahulugang pahayag ni Gerald.

Ipinagpaalam din pala ni Piolo kay Gerald ang pagsasama nila ni Kim para sa gagawin nilang project. “She’s been with Gerald for the longest time and I even made paalam kay Ge and ako naman I just love to be working with different people and Kim is one talented young actress. It’s gonna be a privilege for me to work with her and alam kong magaling siya at alam kong mag-e-enjoy kaming magtrabaho,” kuwento naman ni Piolo.

Paano kaya ang ginawang approach ni Piolo kay Gerald para magpaalam? “Nagpaalam siya sa akin. Nasa London kami, nasa eroplano kami noon. Siyempre out of respect gagawin talaga ng isang lalaki ‘yun. I respect him for that,” nakangiting pagtatapos naman ni Gerald.

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2 more Kapamilya turning Kapatid soon?

A few days ago, Funfare published a blind item about two Kapamilya stars who are contemplating on turning Kapatid as soon as their contracts expire. They are both, uhm, male. I didn’t give a clue. I simply said it’s a MESS!

Don’t look now but two other Kapamilya are doing the same — if the negotiations turn out okay.

The first, (a singer-actress) is, according to the Funfare DPA, “sure to quit ABS-CBN and sign up with TV5.” That’s what the company managing her wants. The other Kapamilya (an actor) is being wooed by TV5, giving him offers and options he may not be able to refuse…for long? Clues? Ask the Presidential Security Guards of the Philippines!

Should ABS-CBN management do a loyalty check? No need. All the network has to do is give the four stars a good reason to stay.

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Willie uses elderly for his show

“HINDI naman tama na gamitin ang mga lola na halata namang bulag sa batas pero buo ang pananampalataya kay Willie para lang makahikayat ng simpatiya mula sa publiko!”
Ito ang lamang ng isang email na natanggap namin na nagre-react sa ginagawa diumanong panggagamit ni Willie sa mga lola at matatanda.

Dagdag pa sa email: “Ang mga kasong isinampa ng ABS-CBN laban sa Wil Productions at TV5 ay pawang usapang legal na seryoso at hindi dapat idinadaan sa emosyon at palabas.

“Pati ang audience niya ay ginagamit niyang mistulang ‘human barricade’ para ikubli ang mga tunay niyang intensyon sa pagpapatuloy ng kanyang programa at ’yan ay para lang sa pera,” pagdidiin pa ng nag-email.

Samantala, ayon sa balita, tinatayang P470 million ang kinikita ngayon ni Willie sa TV5.

“Sa laki ng kinikita ni Willie, huwag na sana niyang gamitin pa ang mga tao na kesyo para sa kanila ito, na kesyo ginagawa niya ito para maiahon sila sa kahirapan. Sa totoo, ito ay para sa produksyon na ’di hamak na milyones ang kinikita sa advertisement,” reaksyon naman ng patuloy na sumusubaybay sa isyu ng pagdedemanda ng ABS-CBN kay Willie.

Pinaninindigan naman ng Dos na hindi nila nagustuhan ang pag-angkin ni Willie na galing sa konsepto niya ang Wowowee.

“Grabe naman ang pag-angkin ni Willie sa lahat ng effort na ginawa ng kanyang staff at creative team nu’ng time ng Wowowee at ang ABS-CBN na naglabas ng pera para sa programang pinagkakitaan niya. Sana na-realize niya ’yon. Huwag niyang angkinin ang hindi kanya.

“Kung talagang magaling siya, sana nakaisip siya ng bagong programa ng TV5 na iba sa Wowowee. Hindi ’yung panay iniba-iba lang ang mga pamagat sa segment at pati ibang termino sa Wowowee ay gagamiting muli.

“Kung naniniwala si Willie na malakas ang laban niya, harapin niya ang kaso sa korte. Hindi ’yung nagpapaawa siya sa TV na akala mo’y inapi. Sino ba ang inapi? Ang may yate at magagarang bahay at sumusuweldo ng aabot sa P70 millyon kada buwan?” litanya pa ng ABS-CBN insider.

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Angelica Panganiban and her father meet in US

KAKAUWI lang ni Angelica Panganiban mula sa Amerika at masayang-masaya ang dalaga na pagkatapos ng 24 long years ay na-meet na rin niya finally ang kanyang ama na nakabase sa U.S.

Noon pa man ay sinubukan na niyang hanapin sa Facebook. Nang makita niya ito sa Facebook, hindi naman nagkaroon agad ng chance na magkita sila dahil naging abala siya. Masyado ring malayo ang Amerika para mapuntahan niya ito agad.

Sa huling alis ni Angelica noong August, muntik na niyang makilala ang kanyang Amerikanong ama pero naudlot ito hanggang dumating ang kanyang kaarawan noong November. Niregaluhan siya ng kanyang pamilya dito sa ‘Pinas ng isang cd video greetings. Ikinagulat ni Angel na kasama sa video ang kanyang ama na hinanap pa ng Tita niya para makuhanan ng greetings sa U.S. Humagulgol si Angel.

According to her, kulang ang limang araw na magkasama sila ng kanyang tatay. Sobrang heaven at iyak daw siya nang iyak sa unang beses nilang pagkikita. “Unexplainable ang feeling,” wika pa niya.

Manang-mana rin daw siya sa daddy niya.

May sariling pamilya na ang tatay ni Angelica sa Amerika. Nakilala na rin niya ang mga nakakabatang kapatid na babae (na kamukha niya) at ang dalawang lalaki.
Sa The Buzz kahapon, ipinakita ang pagtatagpo ng mag-ama at ang kanilang muling pamamaalam.

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Sarah Geronimo to transfer to TV5?

Willie Revillame revealed last Friday in his controversial program on TV5 “Willing Willie” that the Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, one of ABS-CBN’s biggest stars, is transferring to the Kapatid Network.

Just September of this year, Sarah Geronimo signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN shattering rumors that she will transferring to GMA-7. She further clarified the issue by saying, “At home na at home po ako at talagang napakalaki ng naitulong sa career ko ng ABS-CBN. Ito po ang tumulong na makilala ako ng mga tao bilang Sarah Geronimo… sa ‘ASAP,’ aktres sa mga teleserye. Napaka-happy ko po at walang dahilan para umalis .”

Immediately after that, Sarah starred in her new TV project on ABS-CBN, the kantaserye “1DOL” which only lasted for 35 episodes due to poor rating. Some felt really bad when people blamed her for the cancellation of kantaserye. But despite that, she is reportedly being offered a movie opposite Gerald Anderson. But Sarah said she still doesn’t know whether it will push through or not.

But in last Friday’s airing of “Willing Willie”, Willie Revillame, who is now in partnership with Viva’s Vic del Rosario, Sarah’s manager, announces with conviction that Sarah will soon transfer to the Kapatid network and will host a reality talent contest titled “Born to be a Star”.

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Gerald Anderson to be paired with Jewel

Isa sa mga bagong show ng ABS-CBN na ipinalabas ang teaser sa Christmas Party for the Press ay ang Bagwis na pagtatambalan nina Gerald Anderson at ang bagong lipat sa Channel 2 na si Jewell Mische. Nabanggit ni Ogie Diaz na nagwuworkshop ang actress bilang paghahanda sa taping nila ni Gerald. Handa na rin kaya ang Kimerald fans kay Jewel?

Ipinakilala rin ang ibang cast ng Shoutout, pero wala si Piero Vergara na lumipat din sa ABS-CBN from GMA-7. May teaser na rin ang The Biggest Loser ni Sharon Cuneta, Junior Master Chief ni Judy Ann Santos, ang Price is Right ni Kris Aquino at ang Green Rose nina Jericho Rosales, Alex de Rossi, Jake Cuenca at Anne Curtis.

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AiAi delas Alas at Eugene Domingo magpo-prodyus ng pelikula

Parehong umaasa ang mag-bestfriend na sina AiAi delas Alas at Eugene Domingo na mananalo ng award para sa pelikula nilang Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To na entry sa Metro Manila Film Fes­tival.

Bukod sa trophy, nag-iipon din ang magkaibigan ng malaking pera para makapag-prodyus ng pelikula na sila rin ang bida.

Samantala, sinabi ni AiAi na walang pressure dahil tiyak siyang kikita ito sa takilya.

‘‘Basta’t kagustuhan ng nasa Itaas hindi ka Niya pababayaan. Bumabagyo nang ipalabas ang Ta­nging Ina noon, signal #3, pero tumiba ito sa takilya. Naging blockbuster,’’ pag-alala niya.

Ikaapat na sequel na ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last na To at kung magkakaroon ng follow-up due to insistent public demand ay tatawagin itong Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last na Last na Talaga ’To.

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Kuya Kim begins new adventures

When Kuya Kim Atienza had his recent heart procedure, he decided to share a very important part of his life with the public by showing it in his program Matanglawin on ABS-CBN.

In last Sunday’s episode, viewers saw Kuya Kim writhe in pain when a needle was inserted into the outer layer of his skin to check for allergies. He was then placed on anesthesia so the doctor could insert an eight-inch catheter to his groin area and put a device.

Kim said he was presented with three possible scenarios by his surgical team before the operation, and that an open heart surgeon was on standby in case his procedure fails.

Fortunately, the latter didn’t have much to do as the procedure went well.

“God is so good! The best case scenario prevailed and I was again in perfect health just a few days after my procedure,” he said. “I’m physically 99 percent back. Kuya Kim 2.0 is just as energetic, triviatic and alive.”

It was just a few months back when people were stunned by the news that the Kuya Kim suffered a stroke due to over fatigue.

“I love this job so much, I could kill myself doing it,” he said. “I was working four weeks straight going out of town on weekends for Matanglawin the month I had a stroke.”

Still, his condition didn’t keep him from connecting to the outside world. While Kuya Kim was temporarily out of the TV screens, he was all present in the cyber world engaging his followers and the online community.

He spent six days at the Makati Medical Center’s ICU while being connected to all the machines and no television. He read four books and developed 30,000 followers on the micro-blogging site Twitter in just a week.

“Twitter is my post-stroke therapy,” he said. “The tweets kept my mind constantly working. This is the reason why I answer all the trivia questions tweeted by followers. Tweeting all my trivia reconnects all my brain neurons affected by my stroke. It’s the perfect therapy and better than the puzzles and mind games that were recommended to me.”

Kim is now back in TV Patrol and the noontime talent-variety show Showtime. Today, he returns to an all-new and hi-tech Matanglawin with PBB Teens finalist Ryan Bang joining him in sharing knowledge and information in fun and stimulating ways.

Kuya Kim recently won at the recent Star Awards for TV as the Best Educational Program Host for Matanglawin, which also won as Best Educational Program.

Prior to his successful career on television as a weatherman, broadcaster and TV host, Kim was serving as a councilor in Manila. But instead of following in the footsteps of his father and former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, Kim decided to pursue a career in broadcasting.

“I would have suffered a stroke earlier if I was in politics,” he said laughingly. “I love what I do here. I was made for TV, which keeps me alive and wanting to live.”

Given a chance, he would love to have a talk show. He said, “I want to be like a funny male Oprah Winfrey bringing out the best in people in a show that will make people cry, laugh, dance, sing and even pray.”

When Kim was recently honored in an awards ceremony for ABS-CBN employees, he told the audience that the best decision in his life was turning back on politics and joining ABS-CBN.

“The hardest thing I ever did was to tell my dad, ‘Ayaw kitang palitan. Gusto ko palitan si Ernie Baron,’” he said after receiving the award that recognized him for achieving his icon status not because of his family name but rather for his passion for work.

Reinventing himself from being a politician to a weatherman wasn’t easy in the beginning because people were skeptical that he was on TV to get elected.

But now, the public knows that their favorite trivia king and champion of animals and environment really loves TV.

“My dad has always been supportive of my TV career. He now introduces himself in public as the ‘tatay ni Kuya Kim,’” he said. “I am happy that my public allows me to be myself while handing out my trivia, kahit pakanta, pasayaw o lumalangoy sa Pasig. They accept my trivia 100 percent. I love them.”

And through the new media, Kim has found an avenue to engage the public just like the other multimedia journalists at ABS-CBN. Those on Twitter could attest to Kuya Kim’s accessibility as he readily takes questions and provides answers to questions posed by his followers.

“I genuinely feel for my supporters. Twitter gives me positive reinforcement. It connects me to my public and as is said, sharpens my mind post stroke. Twitter can be so powerful, just like media. I can inspire, inform and even change lives by example.”

With his second chance at life, he thinks God has a deeper mission for him to fulfill in media.

“I am waiting for His signs,” he said.

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Sharon and Aga now okay-- Ai-Ai

Ayaw nang pag-usapan pa ni Ai-Ai de las Alas ang kontrobersyal na concert niya sa Araneta Coliseum kung saan ay nabunyag nga ang tampo ni Sharon Cuneta kay Aga Muhlach.

Aniya, tapos na ito and as far as she knows, okay na rin ang dalawa na pareho pang malapit sa kanyang buhay.

“Ah, tapos na ’yun, eh. At saka, ganu’n talaga ang magkakaibigan, may tampuhan, magkakabati rin.

“In any relationship naman, may tampuhan, eh. Friends, mag-asawa, mag-boyfriend, magkaibigan, ganu’n talaga,” pahayag niya sa presscon ng Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ’To.

Nasa script ba ’yung biruan nila ni Sharon?

“Hindi, usapan lang ’yun na ganu’n, kaya lang, hindi ko alam kung ano ang nangyari, basta nangyari na, wala na tayong magagawa. And nag-text nga ako kay BFF (Sharon), sabi ko sa kanya, ‘bff, ikaw mahal kita, huwag ka nang iiyak, huwag ka nang magtatampo, okay na ’yun.’ And okay na naman sila ni Aga,” say pa ni Ai-Ai.

Mas gusto niyang pag-usapan na lang ang movie niya na isa sa entries ng Star Cinema para sa Metro Manila Film Festival na magsisimula this Dec. 25 lalo pa nga’t aware siya na mabibigat ang kanyang mga kalabang pelikula partikular na ang Bong Revilla-Vic Sotto movie na Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote at ang Father Jejemon ni Dolphy.

“Oo nga, eh, sabi nga ng press sa akin, ‘bubugbugin ka nila,’ ‘yun ’yung term nila, ‘nagsanib-pwersa sila, para bugbugin ka.’ Ah, ’yung totoo, siyempre, kinakabahan ka, pero ako, sinabi ko na noon pa, I always trust God.

“Kung ano ang gusto Niyang mangyari, ’yun ang mangyayari. So, ako, pray lang ako nang pray at ginawa naman namin ’yung best namin, ’yun na ’yun,” say pa ng comedy concert queen.

Prangka ring sinabi ni Ai-Ai na nag-e-expect siyang manalo ng best actress award sa MMFF awards night dahil hindi pa siya nananalo sa nasabing award-giving body.

Kung sa naunang dalawang Tanging Ina Mo movies, hindi raw siya pinalad na masungkit ang best actress award, sana naman daw this time, manalo na siya dahil ginawa raw niya ang best niya at alam daw niyang magaling siya rito.

“Nun’g pinanonood ko ang movie, sabi ko, deserving naman akong manalo ng award dito. At ’pag iba ang nanalo, maiinis ako, oo,” say pa niyang nakatawa.

Nang tanungin kung talaga bang last installment na ito ng Ang Tanging Ina, parehong ipinahayag nina Ai-Ai at Eugene Domingo na sana, hindi pa ito ang last dahil kung wala na talagang magpo-produce, balak nilang magsosyong dalawa at sila na lang ang magiging producer.

“Parang sina George Clooney at Brad Pitt, ’di ba, magkaibigan sila, tapos sila na rin ang nagpo-produce ng pelikula na sila rin ang bida. Siya (Eugene) si George at ako si Brad,” sabi ni Ai-Ai.

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