Andi Eigenmann, Pregnant

Kumpirmado, buntis si Andi Eigenmann, ang anak nina Jaclyn Jose at Mark Gil. Apat na buwan at kalahati na ang bata sa tiyan ng bagets na aktres - 17 years old lang siya.

Kagabi ay inamin na ni Jaclyn ang kalagayan ng anak sa TV Patrol. “Yes it’s true, my daughter is pregnant,” pag-amin niya.

Pero ang nakakagulat, hindi pala si Jake Ejercito ang ama ng ipinagbubuntis ni Andi. Ayon sa isang source, nag-deny na si Jake sa issue. Paano raw mangyayari ‘yun eh apat na buwan pa lang siyang nasa bansa. Nag-aaral sa London ang anak nina dating presidente Joseph Estrada at Laarni Enriquez pero common knowledge na mag-on sila. Ayaw namang sabihin ni Jaclyn kung sino ang ama basta first boyfriend daw ng anak niya na nang-iwan nang mabuntis ito kahit alam na ng lahat na ang young actor na si Albie Casiño.

Umiiyak si Jaclyn nang aminin niya ang tunay na kalagayan ng anak sa TV Patrol kagabi. Naging proud daw siya sa anak dahil nag-desisyon itong ituloy ang pagbubuntis.

Andun daw ang suporta nila sa anak na sumikat sa Agua Bendita.

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Star Magic Music Video

Watch: Star Magic Music Video. The Star Magic music video features all the stars under its roster from Angelica Panganiban to Zanjoe Marudo including the new batch.

The song “Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko” is composed of Yeng Constantino while the music video is directed by Paul Soriano.

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Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 Winner

Here is Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 winner - Marcelito Pomoy!

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40 Richest Filipinos for 2011

Here are the 40 Richest Filipinos for 2011 and their net worth in million dollars:

1. Henry Sy – 7,200
2. Lucio Tan - 2,800
3. John Gokongwei Jr. - 2,400
4. Andrew Tan – 2,000
5. David Consunji - 1,900
6. Jaime Zobel de Ayala - 1,700
7. Enrique Razon Jr. - 1,600
8. Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. - 1,400
9. Roberto Ongpin - 1,300
10. George Ty - 1,100
11. Tony Tan Caktiong - 1,000
12. Inigo & Mercedes Zobel - 980
13. Emilio Yap - 930
14. Andrew Gotianun - 795
15. Jon Ramon Aboitiz - 760
16. Beatrice Campos - 685
17. Manuel Villar - 620
18. Vivian Que Azcona - 555
19. Robert Coyiuto Jr. – 400
20. Mariano Tan - 375
21. Alfonso Yuchengco - 370
22. Enrique Aboitiz - 310
23. Oscar Lopez - 280
24. Jose Antonio - 245
25. Eric Recto – 200
26. Gilberto Duavit - 190
27. Menardo Jimenez - 185
28. Alfredo Ramos - 180
29. Betty Ang - 165
30. Felipe Gozon - 163
31. Tomas Alcantara - 160
32. Benjamin Romualdez - 155
33. Wilfred Uytengsu Jr. - 150
34. Manuel Zamora Jr. - 145
35. Jacinto Ng Sr. - 115
36. Frederick Dy - 110
37. Luis Virata - 100
38. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. - 95
39. Eugenio Lopez III - 90
40. Edgar Sia II - 85

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Marie Tañaña as Total OPM Performer

The Philippine music industry recently welcomed new OPM star Marie Joyce Brade Tañaña, grand champion of the OPM@PAGCOR, A Nationwide Search for the Total OPM Performer.

Joyce says she almost gave up on her dream of becoming a successful singer. “Four years ago, I joined a contest where I invested too much effort, time and money. I lost in that competition and I was so frustrated that I stopped joining singing contests.”

Joyce’s decision to join the OPM@PAGCOR search was her last attempt to chase that seemingly elusive singing career. The contest, a joint project of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), aims to discover new OPM stars.

“I told myself that if I lose in this contest, I will stop singing and I will just settle as a regular employee.” Joyce was recently hired by an international cruise ship.

As fate would have it, Joyce’s destiny is to become a winner… to be the country’s next OPM star. Her potential was seen by the OPM@PAGCOR judging panel composed of OPM president Ogie Alcasid, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez, OPM founding president Celeste Legaspi, PAGCOR president and COO Jorge Sarmiento, and Mrs. Tet Naguiat (wife of PAGCOR chairman and CEO Cristino Naguiat Jr.).

The judges’ decision to name Joyce as the first Total OPM Performer was unanimous. She bested 13 other grand finalists, chosen from a field of 2,000 auditionees nationwide. She won the title through her soulful rendition of Lani Misalucha’s Tila. Joyce considers it her lucky song.

“I never expected to win because all the grand finalists were exceptional. Lahat sila bumibirit,” she says. “I believe my triumph was God’s way of telling me to never give up on what I love most, which is singing.”

The new OPM star credits the honing of her singing ability through her experiences and training as a member of the Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Concert Chorus in Angeles City, Pampanga. According to Joyce, she usually represented AUF in inter-school competitions. She has also performed in several events outside the country like China and Thailand together with the AUF choir.

As the OPM@PAGCOR grand winner, Joyce took home a cash prize of P300,000, a recording contract and P500,000 worth of performance contract with PAGCOR.

According to Joyce, the lessons she gained from the week-long workshop with music educators and renowned music icons in the country added to the wonderful experience she had with OPM@PAGCOR.

“I remember what Sir Ogie Alcasid once said... that we should not be motivated by money. Dapat masaya ka din sa ginagawa mo. Importante yun. I am also very happy that all of us became friends. Sa lahat ng contests na sinalihan ko, ang OPM@PAGCOR talaga ang kakaiba,” says Joyce.

“Tinanggap ng singing search na ito kung sino ako at kung ano ang kaya ko. Walang Joyce kung wala ang PAGCOR at OPM.”

The prizes she received, says Joyce, will help finance the education of his younger brother and will help her family financially as well.

Despite her recent success, Joyce remains humble. “Kahit hindi ako makita sa TV basta marinig ko lang yung boses ko sa radyo at makapag-perform. Hindi ako nagkwekwenta kung magkano ang kikitain ko sa pagkanta. Basta para sa akin, kung hindi man ako mayaman, masaya naman ako basta nakakakanta ako.”

This pretty young singer has another great dream — to sing the Philippine National Anthem in one of Manny Pacquiao’s fights. Who knows?… Joyce’s dream isn’t all that far-fetched.

With all the struggles that she had gone through, it could have been easier for Joyce to stop dreaming. But like a real winner, she continued to strive for her dreams until victory was finally hers. Indeed, great things happen to those who believe. And “winners are losers who don’t quit.”

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Yahoo! Philippines OMG Awards Winners

Here is the complete list of winners in the 1st Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards (2011):

Hottest Actor:
Piolo Pascual

Hottest Actress:
Jennylyn Mercado

Breakthrough Male Artist:
Coco Martin

Breakthrough Female Artist:
Cristine Reyes

Awesome Young Actor:
Albie Casiño

Awesome Young Actress:
Kathryn Bernardo

Funniest Comedian:
Vice Ganda

Funniest Comedienne:
Eugene Domingo

Amazing Male Newcomer:
Alden Richards

Amazing Female Newcomer:
Ritz Azul

Favorite Male TV Host:
Luis Manzano

Favorite Female TV Host:
Toni Gonzaga

Coolest Male Singer:
Christian Bautista

Coolest Female Singer:
Charice

Coolest Band:
Parokya Ni Edgar

Fashion Designer of the Year:
Joey Samson

OMG! Celebrity of the Year:
Shalani Soledad

OMG! Major Impact:
Shamcey Supsup

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Rap and Renz Fernandez Now Kapamilya

Certified Kapamilya stars na ang magkapatid na Rap at Renz Fernandez dahil pumirma na sila ng kontrata noong Martes.

Kasama ng magkapatid sa contract signing ang kanilang loving mother na si Lorna Tolentino.

Magka-level na kami ni LT dahil hindi man ako naging best actress, manager na rin siya dahil siya ang in-charge sa showbiz career ng kanyang mga anak.

Consultant lang ang aking participation. Nagkita muna kami ng mag-iina bago sila pumunta sa ABS-CBN.

Barrakz ginigiba na, mga artistang investor walang nakuha kahit singko sa kanilang P1 million

Ginigiba na pala ang building ng Barrakz sa Morato Avenue dahil nadaanan ko ito nang mag-meeting kami ng Fernandez family.

Alam kaya ng mga artista na nag-invest sa Barrakz na giniba na ito? Ang dinig ko, nag-e-emote ang mga investor dahil walang bumalik sa halos isang milyon na puhunan na inilagay nila sa Barrakz.

‘Yan ang risk kapag nakipagsosyo sa business. May mga magkakaibigan na nagiging mortal enemies kapag hindi successful ang negosyo na kanilang ipinasok.

Kung ako man ang nasa lugar ng mga investor, malulungkot at mag-e-emote ako dahil hindi bumalik ang aking share.

Isang bahay at lote na sa isang probinsiya ang katumbas ng isang milyong piso ‘huh!

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Us Girls Goes Malaysia

Those who are planning to go to Malaysia are in for a treat as Studio 23’s Us Girls explores the Land of Wonders tonight at 9:30.

Invited by the tourism board of Malaysia, Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer and Angel Aquino are off to get to know the sights, sounds and fashion in one of the Philippines’ neighboring countries.

Catch Iya, Chesca, and Angel take a tour around Malaysia’s treasured tourist spots using different modes of transportation from the train, to bus or taxi cab.

Get to see the famed Batu Caves, which is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, as well as Putrajaya, the federal administrative center of Malaysia where one can find the offices of this nation’s highest officials.

A trip to Malaysia isn’t complete without a glimpse at its world-renowned skyline, starring the tallest twin buildings on Earth, the Petronas Towers. After a full day of wonders, Iya, Chesca, and Angel will also discover the unique ways to relax in Malaysia.

There will be no time to rest as the three will also attend a fashion convention, where they will meet 12 of Malaysia’s brightest designers. Hear their thoughts on the different style and fashion of Malaysians and Filipinos.

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Kris TV Premieres June 27

Kris TV is an upcoming daily talk show of the “Philippines’ Queen of Talk,” Kris Aquino!

Also known as the Queen of All Media, Kris tweeted that “Kris TV” will be the 2011 re-boot of her previous talk show “Today with Kris Aquino,” which is said to be the first interactive talk show in the country. The said program was also Kris Aquino‘s very first project on ABS-CBN after her transfer from GMA-7. It lasted for 6 years on air (1996-2001).

Kris TV will air from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am, beginning June 27 on ABS-CBN.

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DUNCAN Ramos Concert at Zirkoh Morato

DUNCAN Ramos was only nine years old when Gary Valenciano introduced him in a show in 1990. Now, 21 years later, and after a 5-year stint with South Border which he left in 2008 after they had some conflict while in the U.S., Duncan finally stages his first solo concert as produced by Front Desk Productions of Jobert Sucaldito. “After South Border, there many offers for me to do a solo show but I felt I wasn’t ready,” he says at the presscon at Zirkoh Bar. “Nasanay kasi ako as a team player sa banda, sa sessionistas. But now, with Pangga Jobert producing, hindi na ako nagdalawang isip. I think it’s time for me to show na hindi lang ako kumakanta, I also dance, so we’ll have big production numbers for this show.”

Duncan says he’s loveless now but he was once linked to Rufa Mae Quinto and the twin sister of Jinkee Pacquiao, Janet, who was once also linked to former actor Rhene Imperial. “Friends pa rin kami. Si Rufa Mae got tickets for the show. Si Janet, naging kami but now... Mabait siyang tao, madaling mahalin, but because of our busy skeds now, lagi akong umaalis, we just hang out as friends. Manonood din siya ng concert ko.”

Entitled “Unleashing the Knight”, Duncan is hailed as the Knight of R&B and Jobert says the show aims to unleash all his talents as one of today’s most powerful performers.

His special guests are Luke Mejares, Jimmy Bondoc, Bossa Nova Queen Sitti, his talented sister Gem Ramos, Prima Diva Billy, singing general Benjie Belarmino and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai de las Alas who’ll do a sexy number with him. The show will be at Zirkoh Morato on Thursday, June 23, 9 p.m., sponsored by People’s General Insurance, Mang Inasal, Neal Gonzales, Cong. Mitch Cajayon, Isabela Gov. Bojie Dy and Laguna Gov. ER Ejercito. Tickets available at the gate.

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8 Movies for MMFF Napili Na

Napili na ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, ang nagpapatakbo ng Metro Manila Film Festival ang walong pelikulang opisyal na kasali sa gaganaping piyesta ng pelikula ngayong 2011. Mga outline lang ng mga nasabing gagawing pelikula ang hawak ng MMDA.

Enteng ng Ina Mo, starring Vic Sotto and Ai Ai delas Alas – ABS-CBN Productions and M-Zet Productions na si Tony Y. Reyes ang director.

Sumunod ang Hototay, starring John Lapus, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andi Eigenmann, Lovi Poe, and Melai Cantiveros - Regal Films and SMDC – si Joel Lamangan ang director.

Pasok din ang Mr. Wong, starring Robin Padilla and Angelica Pa­nganiban sa ilalim ng RP Productions at ididirek nina Tina Dayrit and Rechie del Carmen para sa film production ni Robin.

Sigurado naman ang pagbabalik pelikula ni Judy Ann Santos sa My Househusband ka-partner ang asawa niyang Ryan Agoncillo para sa OctoArts Films at ididirek ni Jose Javier Reyes.

Siyempre kasama rin sa listahan ang Panday 2, starring Bong Revilla, Phillip Salvador, ­Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado mula sa GMA Films and Imus Productions. Si Mac Alejandre naman ang director. Sinimulan na ang shooting ng pelikulang ito dahil madugo umano ang special effects na gagamitin nila.

Nang huling makausap namin si Dingdong Dantes, wala pa silang director para sa Segunda Mano ni Kris Aquino sa ilalim ng MJM Productions, pero pasok sila sa walo.

Ang Shake Rattle & Roll 13, starring Eugene Domingo, Paulo Avelino, Albie Casino, Maricar Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo – directors sina Chris Martinez, Richard Somes and Jerrold Tarog ang pelikulang solo ng Regal Films. Panghuli ang Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, starring Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana, and Ritz Azul sa ilalim ng Regal Films and Studio 5.

Mismong ang Regal ang nag-announce sa kanilang twitter account na tatlo ang pelikulang kasali nila sa walong napili. Ang dalawa – Hototay ay co-prod nila ang SMDC at sa Yesterday… kasosyo naman nila ang Studio 5. “We are happy to announce that three movies from Regal Films were selected as entries to this year’s Metro Manila FilmFest :),” ayon sa Twitter account ng nasabing film outfit.

Sampu lang ang pinagpilian kaya dalawa lang ang nalaglag sa listahan – ang Kingpin : The Asiong Salonga Story starring ER Ejercito at ang Love Will Lead You Back nina Judy Ann Santos and Coco Martin.

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John Prats Single Again

Noong Huwebes ay nabanggit ni John Prats sa Happy Yipee Yehey! na “I’m single” kaya mabilis na kumalat ang balitang magkahiwalay na talaga sila ni Rachelle Ann Go.

Matagal nang bulung-bulungan na may third party diumano sa relasyon nila at si Bianca Manalo ang itinuturong dahilan ng nasabing hiwalayan ng dalawa.

“Wala naman po sigurong babaeng gustong mapasama, mapasali sa isang relasyon bilang third party lang,” depensa ni Bianca sa sarili. “Sasayangin ko ba ang pagiging single ko kung papasok lang ako sa merong karelasyon na?”

Paliwanag pa ng TV host-beauty queen ay parte ng trabaho nila ni John ang ginagawa nilang pagpapakilig sa mga manonood ng kanilang programa.

“Ako, nirerespeto ko po si Rachelle, kung ano po ’yung pinagdaanan nila, kanila na po ’yun, pero ang akin lang po bilang babae masakit ’yung ganyang klaseng isyu. Sana tama na po, out n’yo na po ako. Hayaan na natin sila, in time lalabas din ang katotohanan,” giit pa ni Bianca.

Ang dalaga rin ang itinuturong dahilan ng hiwalayan nina Jake Cuenca at Melissa Ricks kamakailan.

“No! No! I met him through Melissa ’cause Melissa and I are friends,” diin ni Bianca.

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ABS-CBN Lupang Hinirang Music Video Released

ABS-CBN Lupang Hinirang Music Video Released

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Ricky Rivero Pagaling Na

agkaharap noong Lunes si Ricky Rivero at ang suspect sa pananaksak sa kanya, si Hans Ivan Ruiz.

Dinala ng mga pulis si Hans sa St. Luke’s Medical Center para ma-identify siya ni Ricky. Ang sey ng mga saksi, galit na galit si Ricky sa bagets na muntik nang kumitil sa kanyang buhay.

Traumatic ang nangyari kay Ricky. Paano kung napatay siya ni Hans Ivan? Mabuti na lang, mababaw ang labimpitong saksak dahil bread knife ang ginamit ng suspect na deny-to death na siya ang sumaksak sa actor-director.

Naging instant celebrity si Hans dahil may nagkuwento sa akin na marami ang sumilip sa kanyang Facebook account nang sabihin niya sa mga imbestigador na nagkakilala sila ni Ricky sa nasabing social networking site.

Mali rin ang unang balita na first time na nag-meet nina Ricky at Hans noong Linggo ng gabi. Mismong ang bagets ang nagkuwento na madalas ang pagtulog niya sa apartment ni Ricky mula nang magkakilala sila sa Facebook limang buwan na ang nakararaan.

Mabilis ang paggaling ni Ricky, base sa mga kuwento ng mga kaibigan at kamag-anak na dumalaw sa kanya.

Nakakulong pa rin sa Station 10 ng Quezon City Police District ang suspect na biglang nagbago ang takbo ng buhay dahil sa krimen na kanyang ginawa.

Ang near death experience ni Ricky ang headline ng mga diyaryo at news programs sa TV. Well-informed ang mga kababayan natin sa naganap na krimen at babala ito para sa mga tao na mahilig makipagkaibigan sa mga social networking site.

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Nina Denies Abuse

Itinanggi ni Soul Siren Nina ang akusasyong inabuso at inapi niya ang kanyang personal assistant (alalay).

Ikinagulat nga raw niya ang paglabas ng balita samantalang hindi na nga raw nagpapakita sa kanya ang naturang PA niya.

Ayon sa tsismis, hindi sinusuwelduhan nang sapat ni Nina ang alalay at hindi rin daw nito binibigyan ng pamasahe. Inaasahan na lang daw ng PA ang libreng pagkain sa gigs niya at kung wala raw pagkain, hindi na kakain ang kanyang alalay.

Depensa ni Nina, galing daw ang naturang personal assistant sa kampo ni Nyoy Volante kaya kilala niya ito noon pa dahil sa pakikipag-ugnayan niya noon kay Nyoy.

“Sa isang show ko sa isang mall, lumapit siya sa akin at nagkuwento. Naaksidente raw siya tapos hindi raw siya tinulungan ni Nyoy. Hanggang sa hindi na raw siya makapasok dahil sa natamong aksidente.

“Naawa naman ako. Since kailangan ko nga ng PA kinuha ko siya. Nakaka-gulat lang, after all ng concern at awa sa kanya, binabaligtad pa niya ang mga kuwento tungkol sa akin. Ako pa ngayon ang lumalabas na may ginawang masama sa kanya,” mahabang tsika ni Nina.

Sa balita ay P200 lang na allowance ang ibinibigay ni Nina sa alalay kapag may gig ito, kasama na raw doon ang pamasahe at pagkain.

“Naku! Gusto ko lang iklaro ’yang isyu na yan. ’Yung P200 na ‘yan, transportation allowance niya since taga-Laguna siya. May P100 pa akong ibinibigay para sa pagkain niya at kung may libreng pagkain sa gig ko, sa kanya pa rin ’yung P300 at ‘di ko na kinukuha ’yun.

“Ang suweldo niya sa akin sa isang buwan ay P10,000. So every 15th and 30th may P5,000 siya. So, paano niya masasabing inapi ko siya. I think tama lang ang ibinabayad ko sa kanya at hindi siya dehado. May show man ako o wala, bayad siya,” paliwanag pa ni Nina.

Hinihintay nga raw ni Nina ang anumang pormal na reklamo ng alalay at handa niyang harapin ito kahit kailan at saan. May hinala nga raw si Nina kung bakit may ganyang tsismis na lumalabas tungkol sa kanya. Pero ipinapasa-Diyos na lang daw niya ang lahat.

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John Lloyd Cruz Denies Engagement

Nakabalik na sa bansa sina John Lloyd Cruz at Shaina Magdayao mula sa kanilang Europe vacation na inabot ng mahigit isang buwan. Maraming nagawa ang dalawa sa kanilang paglilibot sa Paris, Italy, at Amsterdam. “Napakasaya! Na-explore namin ang Europe sa pamamagitan ng train, bus, eroplano,” bungad ni John Lloyd.

Ngayon ay mas lalong tumibay at lumalim ang relasyon ng dalawa dahil sa matagal nilang pagsa­sama habang nasa bakasyon.

“Definitely, mas marami na kaming alam sa isa’t isa. Ganun naman ’yun eh. Kapag araw-araw mo nakakasama, mas marami kang natututunan. Mas marami na akong alam na mas makakatulong sa relationship namin, how to keep it stronger and paano kami magkakaunawaan sa mas magandang paraan,” kuwento pa ni John Lloyd.

Totoo kayang may naganap nang engagement habang nasa Europe sila?

“Narinig ko na ’yan, kesyo engaged na kami. Hindi po iyon totoo. Ang mga bagay na ’yan, kung tunay kang nagmamahal at wala naman kayong tinatapakang tao, hindi mo dapat itago. Kung meron man kaming dapat sabihin at totoo mang nangyari, ’di namin ipagkakait. Malayo pa kami,” pagtatapat pa ng aktor.

May mga bulung-bulu­ngan din na buntis diumano si Shaina kaya matagal itong nagtago at may iba pang nagsasabi na hiwalay na ang magkasintahan.

“Buntis o naghiwalay, ewan ko, ngayon nga engaged na raw kami eh. Talagang mas malala pa diyan pinagdaanan, mga sinabi, binato sa amin pero tanggap naman namin na parte ng trabahong pinasok naming ito.

Sana hindi, sana matuto silang tumahimik na at wala naman kaming ginagawang masama sa mga nag-iimbento,” seryosong pakiusap ni Lloydie.

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Christian Bautista - Love Moves in Mysterious Ways

The music video for Christian Bautista's “Love Moves in Mysterious Ways” debuted last night on MYX Premiere.

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Charice tapos na sa shooting kasama sina Salma Hayek at Kevin James

Nag-tweet kahapon ang international singing sensation na si Charice. “Done with the movie!!! It was nice working with everybody! Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler, everybody! Now it’s party time. :].”

Here Comes The Boom ang title ng nasabing pelikula na balitang nakatakdang magkaroon ng commercial exhibition sa susunod na taon.

Hindi ito ang unang international film ni Charice. Nauna na siyang napanood sa Alvin and the Chipmunks : The Squeakquel.

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Athena Mae Imperial Winner Miss Philippines Earth 2011

Here are the results of the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 which was held at Puerto Princesa City Coliseum in Palawan Sunday night.

MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH 2011:
Athena Mae Imperial, Municipality of Casiguran, Aurora

Miss Philippines Air 2011:
Jonavi Raisa Quiray, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Miss Philippines Water 2011:
Murielle Adrienne Orais, Cebu City

Miss Philippines Fire 2011:
Michelle Gavagan, Las Pinas City

Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism 2011:
Tarhata Clio Shari Rico, Makati City

TOP 10 FINALISTS:

Edan Dafilmoto, Cotabato City
Brenna Cassandra Gamboa, Fil East Coast, USA
Catrine Rosary Ocampo, General Santos City
Mary Denisse Toribio, Malolos City, Bulacan
Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

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Rosario and Halaw Compete at Shanghai Int'l Fest

Two first features by Filipino directors are among the films competing for the Asia New Talent Award (ANTA) at the Shanghai International Film Festival to be held from June 11 to 19.

Albert Martinez’s Rosario and Sheron Dayoc’s Halaw will vie for the Best Film and Best Director awards in the ANTA section which comes with a cash award of RMP 300,000.

Rosario produced by Cinemabuhay and Studio 5 was an entry in last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival and won Second Best Picture and the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Memorial Award and won several awards from the Gawad PASADO including Best Film and Director for Martinez.

Halaw (Ways of the Sea) won Best Film in the 2010 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. Dayoc competed for the New Currents Award in Pusan last year and Halaw won Special Mention from the NETPAC when it was shown in the Forum section of Berlin last February.

ANTA was established in 2004. Continually seeking and promoting emerging film talent, the organizing committee attaches great importance to this award.

For this year’s edition, Shunji Iwai will chair the panel for the Asian New Talent Award and the members are senior film expert Derek Elley, actress Guey Lun-mei, director Alex Law, and actor Xia Yu.

On other festival news, Francis Xavier Pasion’s Sampaguita (National Flower) will be presented at the Isola Cinema Film Festival in Isola, Slovenia from June 8 to 13. After its screenings in Isola, Sampaguita will also be screened in the capital city of Ljubljana.

Sampaguita won the jury prize in last year’s Cinemalaya and competed for the New Currents Award in Pusan and the Crystal Bear Award in Berlin.

Director Pasion and producer Ferdinand Lapuz are attending the festival. They are leaving for Isola on June 8 and will return on June 13.

Sampaguita was Pasion’s second feature after Jay. He is the resident director of ABS CBN’s Wansapanataym.

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ABS-CBN Wins Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Gold Award

ABS-CBN bags Gold Award from Readers’ Digest for the second year in a row.

For the second consecutive year, ABS-CBN Corp. was voted by consumers in the TV Network category in the Philippines to win the Gold Award at the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands 2011. The most widely-circulated magazine in the world, Reader’s Digest has a “well-established reputation as the premier consumer-based, international measure of brand preference.” With this award, ABS-CBN further solidifies its stature as the choice of Filipino consumers when it comes to credible news reportage and quality television programming.

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Jimmy Marquez Joins Aida Musical

Star In A Million finalist Jimmy Marquez makes his musical theater debut in Atlantis Productions’ staging of the Elton John/Tim Rice pop-rock musical Aida. The Tony Award-winning musical is a timeless story of forbidden love that blossoms in dangerous times.

Heading the cast of Aida are Ima Castro who plays the title role, Myke Salomon as Radames, Rachel Alejandro as Amneris and Hajji Alejandro as Zoser. Joining the powerhouse cast is a host of theater veterans and talents from the concert and recording industry. One of these is Jimmy.

Jimmy’s singing prowess propelled him into the grand finals of Star In A Million. In 2006, he also won the Silver Prize at the Asia New Singer Competition at the Shanghai Asia Music Festival. Jimmy has also released a self-titled album and a full-length CD titled By My Side.

This time, Jimmy takes on the stage for the first time as part of the cast of Aida.

“Jimmy has a voice that makes you stop and listen. I am very glad that he is making his theater debut as part of the show,” said Aida director Chari Arespacochaga.

“I have always been fascinated with theater. To be part of Aida is a dream come true. I am absolutely thrilled,” said Jimmy.

Disney Theatricals premiered Aida on Broadway on March 23, 2000, running for 1,852 performances until Sept. 5, 2004. It was nominated for five Tony Awards and won four, including Best Musical Score. The musical ran from 2001 to 2003 and 2006 to 2007 in two US national tours, performed on international productions in 20 countries, and continues to be produced all over the world.

Aida runs from June 24 to July 10 at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza. For tickets, call Atlantis Productions at 892-7078. For news and updates, follow AidaofManila on Twitter.

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TV Ratings May 27 to 30

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs in Mega Manila from May 27 to 30, 2011 according to AGB Nielsen’s People Ratings:

May 27, Friday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.1%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 10.2%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) – 8.2%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) – 7.4%
5. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) – 6.8%
6. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) – 6.7%
7. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) – 6%
8. Face To Face (TV5) – 5.9%
9. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.6%
10. Summer Power: Dobol Dribol (ABS-CBN) – 5.1%

Primetime:

1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 13.7%
2. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) – 12.6%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) – 12.2%
4. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) – 11.9%
5. Secret Garden (GMA-7) – 11.7%
6. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) – 11.2%
7. Green Rose (ABS-CBN) – 10.1%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) / 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 9.3%
9. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) / Captain Barbell (GMA-7) – 9%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 8%

May 28, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 12.3%
2. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 8.2%
3. Sabado Sineplex: Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Cradle of Life (TV5) – 6.9%
4. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 6.2%
5. The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) / Misteryo (GMA-7) – 4.9%
6. Sabado Sineplex: Ben 10 Race Against Time (TV5) – 4.8%
7. I Love You So: Autumn’s Concerto (ABS-CBN) – 4.6%
8. Startalk TX (GMA-7) – 4.5%
9. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) / Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV5) – 4.3%
10. Amazing Cooking Kids (GMA-7) – 4%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 11.9%
2. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 11.6%
3. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 10.6%
4. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) – 10.4%
5. Andres De Saya (GMA-7) – 9.9%
6. Amaya: The Making of An Epic (GMA-7) – 8.9%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 7.8%
8. Wansapantaym: Swap (ABS-CBN) – 7.2%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 7.1%
10. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 6.7%

May 29, Sunday

Daytime:

1. ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) – 6.8%
2. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Kung Fu Hustle (ABS-CBN) – 6.7%
3. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ouija! (GMA-7) / Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 6.6%
4. Summer Super Sine: Hellboy II (TV5) – 6.1%
5. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) – 5.8%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 5.2%
7. Bigating Simula: The Road To The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) / Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 4.8%
8. Good Vibes (ABS-CBN) – 4.3%
9. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) – 3.9%
10. Bagets Just Got Lucky (TV5) – 3.6%

Primetime:

1. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
2. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) – 11.1%
3. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 10.1%
4. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 9.7%
5. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 9.6%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 8.7%
7. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (TV5) – 8%
8. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) – 7.3%
9. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 7.2%
10. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 7.1%

May 30, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.1%
2. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) / Sisid (GMA-7) – 7.9%
3. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) – 7.6%
4. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) / Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Playful Kiss (GMA-7) – 6.1%
5. Face To Face (TV5) – 5.6%
6. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) – 5.3%
7. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) – 4.7%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 4.5%
9. Summer Power: Batang Quiapo (ABS-CBN) – 4.2%
10. Family Feud (GMA-7) – 3.8%

Primetime:

1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 14.7%
2. Amaya (GMA-7) – 14.3%
3. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) – 13%
4. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) – 12.8%
5. Secret Garden (GMA-7) – 12.1%
6. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 10.6%
8. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) – 10.4%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 10%
10. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) – 9%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP

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