Tuesday, March 31, 2009

KC Concepcion Covers Women's Health Philippines Maiden Issue

The maiden issue of Women’s Health in the Philippines features the sexy KC Concepcion sharing her secrets for having a sexy body despite her busy schedules in the movies, tv commercials, modeling, social environment concern and now, a tv series - a proof that you can be an actress and still be healthy.

KC is the perfect choice as the first cover girl for Women’s Health, which editor-in-chief Lara Parpan describes as "the premiere lifestyle magazine for the woman who values a healthy lifestyle and strives for balance in all areas of her life."

Read more about KC in the maiden issue of Women’s Health, available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide this April for P125 per copy.

KC Concepcion Covers Women's Health Philippines Maiden Issue

The maiden issue of Women�s Health in the Philippines features the sexy KC Concepcion sharing her secrets for having a sexy body despite her busy schedules in the movies, tv commercials, modeling, social environment concern and now, a tv series - a proof that you can be an actress and still be healthy.

KC is the perfect choice as the first cover girl for Women�s Health, which editor-in-chief Lara Parpan describes as "the premiere lifestyle magazine for the woman who values a healthy lifestyle and strives for balance in all areas of her life."

Read more about KC in the maiden issue of Women�s Health, available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide this April for P125 per copy.

GMA-7's "Are You The Next Big Star?" Audition Dates and Venues

Do you have what it takes to be the next big singing superstar? Do you have the artistry and the willpower to establish a career in music? Are you ready to take on the ultimate singing challenge and be a step closer to turning your dream into reality?

Are You The Next Big Star?, GMA-7's upcoming superstar search, is conducting a series of pre-screenings in several major cities in Luzon and Metro Manila throughout the month of April. The show is looking for talented Filipinos, who have the potential to create a name (or a comeback) in the highly competitive world of music.

Pre-screenings are open to all amateur and professional singers, male and female, 16-24 years old. For the first time in a singing competition, experienced singers/recording artists are allowed to join provided that they have no existing recording contract and no mainstream appearances in 2008.

Audition will begin at 10am on the following dates and venues:

April 2 and 3 at SM Baliwag

April 18 at SM Batangas

April 24 and 25 at SM Marikina.

Potential contestants need to bring with them an original and a photocopy of their birth certificate, a valid ID, 2 photos (1 full body and 1 close-up), and 2 audition materials (2 CDs in minus 1 format).

Head out to the nearest SM Mall and earn a once-in-a-lifetime shot at superstardom in Are You The Next Big Star? only on GMA-7.

GMA-7's "Are You The Next Big Star?" Audition Dates and Venues

Do you have what it takes to be the next big singing superstar? Do you have the artistry and the willpower to establish a career in music? Are you ready to take on the ultimate singing challenge and be a step closer to turning your dream into reality?

Are You The Next Big Star?, GMA-7's upcoming superstar search, is conducting a series of pre-screenings in several major cities in Luzon and Metro Manila throughout the month of April. The show is looking for talented Filipinos, who have the potential to create a name (or a comeback) in the highly competitive world of music.

Pre-screenings are open to all amateur and professional singers, male and female, 16-24 years old. For the first time in a singing competition, experienced singers/recording artists are allowed to join provided that they have no existing recording contract and no mainstream appearances in 2008.

Audition will begin at 10am on the following dates and venues:

April 2 and 3 at SM Baliwag

April 18 at SM Batangas

April 24 and 25 at SM Marikina.

Potential contestants need to bring with them an original and a photocopy of their birth certificate, a valid ID, 2 photos (1 full body and 1 close-up), and 2 audition materials (2 CDs in minus 1 format).

Head out to the nearest SM Mall and earn a once-in-a-lifetime shot at superstardom in Are You The Next Big Star? only on GMA-7.

"Galema, Anak ni Zuma" Soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN's upcoming new show "Galema, Anak ni Zuma" will depict the story of mythical creatures known for having a two-headed snake wrapped around the shoulders. The Kapamilya Network and the creators of the original Zuma series—director Ben Yalung and writer Jim Fernandez—have already agreed to bring it to life again via television.

Galema, Anak ni Zuma is sure to heat up your nights with the beautiful and sultry Galema, which will be played by one of the most talented and stunning faces in showbiz.

The man behind the hit series Marina, Kampanerang Kuba, Dyosa and other popular fantaseryes, director Wenn Deramas will create the television version of Galema with Raymund Dizon as business unit head.

Anak ni Zuma was serialized by Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984, making it one of the longest running series in Philippine komiks. In 1985, the film Zuma was shown to the public with Max Laurel cast as the evil Zuma and Snooky Serna as his kind-hearted daughter named Galema. Max reprised his role in the follow-up film titled Anak ni Zuma.

In the 1985 movie, Zuma (Max Laurel) was entombed in a buried Aztec pyramid but he was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team. The demigod wrecks havoc in the world but he is buried again in an avalanche. Years later, he resurfaces and faces his offspring (played by then child star Snooky Serna).

"Galema, Anak ni Zuma" Soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN's upcoming new show "Galema, Anak ni Zuma" will depict the story of mythical creatures known for having a two-headed snake wrapped around the shoulders. The Kapamilya Network and the creators of the original Zuma series�director Ben Yalung and writer Jim Fernandez�have already agreed to bring it to life again via television.

Galema, Anak ni Zuma is sure to heat up your nights with the beautiful and sultry Galema, which will be played by one of the most talented and stunning faces in showbiz.

The man behind the hit series Marina, Kampanerang Kuba, Dyosa and other popular fantaseryes, director Wenn Deramas will create the television version of Galema with Raymund Dizon as business unit head.

Anak ni Zuma was serialized by Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984, making it one of the longest running series in Philippine komiks. In 1985, the film Zuma was shown to the public with Max Laurel cast as the evil Zuma and Snooky Serna as his kind-hearted daughter named Galema. Max reprised his role in the follow-up film titled Anak ni Zuma.

In the 1985 movie, Zuma (Max Laurel) was entombed in a buried Aztec pyramid but he was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team. The demigod wrecks havoc in the world but he is buried again in an avalanche. Years later, he resurfaces and faces his offspring (played by then child star Snooky Serna).

"Precious Hearts Romances" Soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN has partnered with the leading romance pocket books publishers Precious Heart Romances in coming up with a tvserye based on well-loved romance novels.



"First time ito for ABS-CBN that we acquired lots of titles para gawing teleserye. Gagawin natin ang ‘Bud Brothers’ na isinulat ni Rose Tan at ‘Kristine’ na isinulat ni Martha Cecilia. Usong uso naman ngayon ‘yung libro na ginagawang TV series o pelikula tulad ng Harry Potter at Twilight… ang lakas ng kilig, ng romance element, kaya maraming makaka-relate." said Direk Lauren Dyogi - the head of this project.

Precious Hearts Romances Publisher Jun Matias, on the other hand said that he is honored with the trust that ABS-CBN gave to their books. "Masaya kami. Noong una pa lang, sa 18 years ng Precious Heart, nakikita ko nang may potential ang mga books namin na magawa into TV or movie."

Precious Heart Romances stories will be soon on Philippine TV soon.

"Precious Hearts Romances" Soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN has partnered with the leading romance pocket books publishers Precious Heart Romances in coming up with a tvserye based on well-loved romance novels.



"First time ito for ABS-CBN that we acquired lots of titles para gawing teleserye. Gagawin natin ang �Bud Brothers� na isinulat ni Rose Tan at �Kristine� na isinulat ni Martha Cecilia. Usong uso naman ngayon �yung libro na ginagawang TV series o pelikula tulad ng Harry Potter at Twilight� ang lakas ng kilig, ng romance element, kaya maraming makaka-relate." said Direk Lauren Dyogi - the head of this project.

Precious Hearts Romances Publisher Jun Matias, on the other hand said that he is honored with the trust that ABS-CBN gave to their books. "Masaya kami. Noong una pa lang, sa 18 years ng Precious Heart, nakikita ko nang may potential ang mga books namin na magawa into TV or movie."

Precious Heart Romances stories will be soon on Philippine TV soon.

Kambal Sa Uma - Trailer

Watch the trailer of ABS-CBN's new Hapontastic TV offering titled "Kambal sa Uma".



"Kambal sa Uma" stars Melissa Ricks and Shaina Magdayao.

Click here to know more about Kambal sa Uma.


Kambal Sa Uma - Trailer

Watch the trailer of ABS-CBN's new Hapontastic TV offering titled "Kambal sa Uma".



"Kambal sa Uma" stars Melissa Ricks and Shaina Magdayao.

Click here to know more about Kambal sa Uma.


Monday, March 30, 2009

Angel Locsin is Style Bible Hottest Billboard Poser for 2009

Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin was declared by Style Bible as the Hottest Billboard Poser for 2009 in Style Bible Awards 2009 Readers' Choice category of 'Battle of the Billboards'.

She garnered almost 5 million votes besting other celebrity endorsers like Gretchen Barretto, Kristine Hermosa, Anne Cutris, Carmina Villaroel and Lucy Torres-Gomez.

Angel was thankful for being chosen as the hottest billboard poser for 2009. "Proud naman ako siyempre dahil pinaghirapan namin 'yon and nagpapasalamat ako dahil naa-appreciate 'yong mga ginagawa namin."


See below Angel Locsin's winning billboard by Folded & Hung:

Angel Locsin is Style Bible Hottest Billboard Poser for 2009

Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin was declared by Style Bible as the Hottest Billboard Poser for 2009 in Style Bible Awards 2009 Readers' Choice category of 'Battle of the Billboards'.

She garnered almost 5 million votes besting other celebrity endorsers like Gretchen Barretto, Kristine Hermosa, Anne Cutris, Carmina Villaroel and Lucy Torres-Gomez.

Angel was thankful for being chosen as the hottest billboard poser for 2009. "Proud naman ako siyempre dahil pinaghirapan namin 'yon and nagpapasalamat ako dahil naa-appreciate 'yong mga ginagawa namin."


See below Angel Locsin's winning billboard by Folded & Hung:

Sandara Park is the Latest Addition to Korea's All-Female Hit Group "21"

Good news to all Sandara Park fans out there!!!

Sandara has been officially included in "21" - an all-girl group in Korea that has been getting all the hype. The group was said to be the female counterpart to Korea's legendary all-male group "Big Bang".

Watch below LG phone commercial music video featuring the song "Lollipop" - a collaboration of the groups Big Bang and 21.



Sandara Park is the Latest Addition to Korea's All-Female Hit Group "21"

Good news to all Sandara Park fans out there!!!

Sandara has been officially included in "21" - an all-girl group in Korea that has been getting all the hype. The group was said to be the female counterpart to Korea's legendary all-male group "Big Bang".

Watch below LG phone commercial music video featuring the song "Lollipop" - a collaboration of the groups Big Bang and 21.



2009 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards - Winners

Here are this year’s winners of Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards:

MOVIES

Favorite Movie - High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Favorite Male Movie Star - Will Smith, Hancock

Favorite Female Movie Star - Vanessa Hudgens, High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Favorite Animated Movie - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie - Jack Black, as Po, Kung Fu Panda

MUSIC

Favorite Song - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce

Favorite Male Singer - Jesse McCartney

Favorite Female Singer - Miley Cyrus

Favorite Music Group - Jonas Brothers

TELEVISION

Favorite TV Show - iCarly

Favorite Reality Show - American Idol

Favorite Television Actor - Dylan Sprouse, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Favorite Television Actress - Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place

Favorite Cartoon - SpongeBob SquarePants

SPORTS

Favorite Male Athlete - Peyton Manning

Favorite Female Athlete - Candace Parker

EXTRAS

Favorite Video Game - Guitar Hero World Tour

Favorite Book - Twilight series

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson played host at the 22nd annual slime-filled Nickelodeon spectacle held inside UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion.


2009 Nickelodeon Kids� Choice Awards - Winners

Here are this year�s winners of Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards:

MOVIES

Favorite Movie - High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Favorite Male Movie Star - Will Smith, Hancock

Favorite Female Movie Star - Vanessa Hudgens, High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Favorite Animated Movie - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie - Jack Black, as Po, Kung Fu Panda

MUSIC

Favorite Song - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce

Favorite Male Singer - Jesse McCartney

Favorite Female Singer - Miley Cyrus

Favorite Music Group - Jonas Brothers

TELEVISION

Favorite TV Show - iCarly

Favorite Reality Show - American Idol

Favorite Television Actor - Dylan Sprouse, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Favorite Television Actress - Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place

Favorite Cartoon - SpongeBob SquarePants

SPORTS

Favorite Male Athlete - Peyton Manning

Favorite Female Athlete - Candace Parker

EXTRAS

Favorite Video Game - Guitar Hero World Tour

Favorite Book - Twilight series

Dwayne �The Rock� Johnson played host at the 22nd annual slime-filled Nickelodeon spectacle held inside UCLA�s Pauley Pavilion.


Thursday, March 26, 2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Movie Trailer

Watch below Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie trailer.



In the flick, Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort’s dark past.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hits theaters on July 17
.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Movie Trailer

Watch below Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie trailer.



In the flick, Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort�s dark past.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hits theaters on July 17
.

American Idol Says Goodbye to Michael Sarver

Michael Sarver who performed "Ain’t Too Proud to Beg" on American Idol Top 10 performance night was sent home tonight.

As a recap, here’s what the judges said on Sarver’s last night performance:

Paula Abdul: "For me this was a tough performance. Felt Las Vegas loungy for me. You need to be dominating that song.

Simon Cowell: "I couldn’t wait for it to end. You were screaming and shouting. You have no chance of winning based on that type of vocal. In the real world it isn’t good enough."

Randy Jackson: "The song was a little to big for you. You made it little corny. It wasn’t a great performance."

Kara DioGuardi: "We are looking for an artist. Next week you need to be an artist."

Scott McIntyre and Matt Giraud joined Sarver in the bottom three spot.

American Idol Says Goodbye to Michael Sarver

Michael Sarver who performed "Ain�t Too Proud to Beg" on American Idol Top 10 performance night was sent home tonight.

As a recap, here�s what the judges said on Sarver�s last night performance:

Paula Abdul: "For me this was a tough performance. Felt Las Vegas loungy for me. You need to be dominating that song.

Simon Cowell: "I couldn�t wait for it to end. You were screaming and shouting. You have no chance of winning based on that type of vocal. In the real world it isn�t good enough."

Randy Jackson: "The song was a little to big for you. You made it little corny. It wasn�t a great performance."

Kara DioGuardi: "We are looking for an artist. Next week you need to be an artist."

Scott McIntyre and Matt Giraud joined Sarver in the bottom three spot.

"Kambal sa Uma" Soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN is set to make a television version of 1978 hit movie "Kambal sa Uma (Twins on the Farm)."

Kambal sa Uma was created by novelists Jim Fernandez and Ernie Santiago and first published on Pinoy Komiks. It was adapted to movie by well-acclaimed director Joey Gosiengfiao and stars Rio Locsin as Ella, Orestes Ojeda, Al Tantay, and Julie Ann Fortich. Introducing then were showbiz siblings Dennis Roldan and Isabel Rivas.

In the television version, young actress Melissa Ricks will play as Ella - a half-human half-rat character, Shaina Magdayao as Vira, and Rio Locsin, who plays Ella in the movie adaptation, now as Milagros - Ella's mother.

Other stars included in the cast are actors Bing Davao, Allan Paule, Nonie Buencamino, Valerie “Bangs” Garcia, Jordan Herrera, Matt Evans and Jason Abalos.

Kambal sa Uma is set to be a daily afternoon series happening only this summer on ABS-CBN.

"Kambal sa Uma" Soon on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN is set to make a television version of 1978 hit movie "Kambal sa Uma (Twins on the Farm)."

Kambal sa Uma was created by novelists Jim Fernandez and Ernie Santiago and first published on Pinoy Komiks. It was adapted to movie by well-acclaimed director Joey Gosiengfiao and stars Rio Locsin as Ella, Orestes Ojeda, Al Tantay, and Julie Ann Fortich. Introducing then were showbiz siblings Dennis Roldan and Isabel Rivas.

In the television version, young actress Melissa Ricks will play as Ella - a half-human half-rat character, Shaina Magdayao as Vira, and Rio Locsin, who plays Ella in the movie adaptation, now as Milagros - Ella's mother.

Other stars included in the cast are actors Bing Davao, Allan Paule, Nonie Buencamino, Valerie �Bangs� Garcia, Jordan Herrera, Matt Evans and Jason Abalos.

Kambal sa Uma is set to be a daily afternoon series happening only this summer on ABS-CBN.

25th Star Awards for Movies - List of Nominees

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has just released its the nominees for 2009 Star Awards for Movies.

Here are the nominees:

Movie of the Year

A Very Special Love (Star Cinema)
Baler (Viva Films and Bida Productions)
Caregiver (Star Cinema)
Kulam (Regal Entertainment)
Magkaibigan (Maverick Films)
Ploning (Panoramanila Pictures Co.)

Digital Movie of the Year

100 (Martinez Rivera Films Productions)
Boses (Erasto Films)
Paupahan (ATD Productions)
Torotot (Viva Digital)
Yanggaw (Creative Programs Inc./Strawdogs Studio Productions)
Sisa (Oncam Productions)
Jay (Pasion Para Pelicula Productions)

Movie Director of the Year

Dante Nico Garcia (Ploning)
Cathy-Garcia Molina (A Very Special Love)
Jun Lana (Kulam)
Mark Meily (Baler)
Chito RoƱo (Caregiver)

Digital Movie Director of the Year

Crisostomo Juan Andaluz (Sisa)
Maryo J. delos Reyes (Torotot)
Ellen Ongkeko Marfil (Boses)
Chris Martinez (100)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)
Joven Tan (Paupahan)

Movie Actor of the Year

Carlo Aquino (Carnivore)
John Lloyd Cruz (A Very Special Love)
Allen Dizon (Paupahan)
Baron Geisler (Jay)
Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)
Aga Muhlach (When Love Begins)
Jericho Rosales (Baler)

Movie Actress of the Year

Irma Adlawan (Hubad)
Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver)
Anne Curtis (Baler)
Mylene Dizon (100)
Gloria Romero (Fuchsia)
Judy Ann Santos (Kulam)
Jodi Sta Maria (Sisa)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year

Ricky Davao (Boses)
Emilio Garcia (Walang Kawala)
Baron Geisler (Baler)
German Moreno (Paupahan)
Phillip Salvador (Baler)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)
Shamaine Buencamino (Ang Lihim ni Antonio)
Gloria Romero (Paupahan)
Tessie Tomas (100)
Snooky Serna (Paupahan)

New Movie Actor of the Year

Julian Duque (Boses)
Bojong Fernandez (Ploning)
Kenjie Garcia (Ang Lihim ni Antonio)
Carlo Guevara (Desperadas 2)
Sherwin OrdoƱez (Kurap)
Prince Stefan (Shake, Rattle & Roll X, “Class Picture” episode)

New Movie Actress of the Year

Precious Adona (Torotot)
Ynna Asistio (Concerto)
KC Concepcion (For The First Time)
NiƱa Jose (Shake, Rattle & Roll X, “Class Picture” episode)
Chariz Solomon (My Best Friend’s Girlfriend)

Movie Child Performer of the Year

Julian Duque (Boses)
Ashley Rhein Arca (Kurap)
Tala Santos (Boses)
Sharlene San Pedro (Kulam)
Robert Villar (Shake, Rattle & Roll X, “Nieves” episode)

Original Movie Screenplay of the Year

Roy Iglesias (Baler)
Raz Sobida-Dela Torre (A Very Special Love)
Dante Nico Garcia and Benjamin Lingan (Ploning)
Jun Lana, Elmer Gatchalian and Renato Custodio (Kulam)
Chris Martinez (Caregiver)

Digital Original Movie Screenplay of the Year

Dennis Evangelista (Paupahan)
Chris Martinez (100)
Froi Medina and Rody Vera (Boses)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Eli Balce (Caregiver)
Lee MeiIy (Baler)
Charlie S. Peralta (Ploning)
Manuel Teehankee (A Very Special Love)
Moises Zee (Kulam)

Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Albert Banzon (Sisa)
Hermann Claravall and Lyle Sacris (Yanggaw)
Larry Manda (100)
Lee Meily (Lovebirds)
Romy Vitug (Paupahan)

Movie Editor of the Year

Danny AƱonuevo (Baler)
Danny AƱonuevo (Ploning)
Manet Dayrit (Caregiver)
Marya Ignacio (A Very Special Love)
Ria De Guzman, Renewin Alano & Mikael Angelo Pestano (Kulam)

PMPC will stage this year's awarding on May 31, 2009 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo de Manila University.

25th Star Awards for Movies - List of Nominees

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has just released its the nominees for 2009 Star Awards for Movies.

Here are the nominees:

Movie of the Year

A Very Special Love (Star Cinema)
Baler (Viva Films and Bida Productions)
Caregiver (Star Cinema)
Kulam (Regal Entertainment)
Magkaibigan (Maverick Films)
Ploning (Panoramanila Pictures Co.)

Digital Movie of the Year

100 (Martinez Rivera Films Productions)
Boses (Erasto Films)
Paupahan (ATD Productions)
Torotot (Viva Digital)
Yanggaw (Creative Programs Inc./Strawdogs Studio Productions)
Sisa (Oncam Productions)
Jay (Pasion Para Pelicula Productions)

Movie Director of the Year

Dante Nico Garcia (Ploning)
Cathy-Garcia Molina (A Very Special Love)
Jun Lana (Kulam)
Mark Meily (Baler)
Chito Ro�o (Caregiver)

Digital Movie Director of the Year

Crisostomo Juan Andaluz (Sisa)
Maryo J. delos Reyes (Torotot)
Ellen Ongkeko Marfil (Boses)
Chris Martinez (100)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)
Joven Tan (Paupahan)

Movie Actor of the Year

Carlo Aquino (Carnivore)
John Lloyd Cruz (A Very Special Love)
Allen Dizon (Paupahan)
Baron Geisler (Jay)
Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)
Aga Muhlach (When Love Begins)
Jericho Rosales (Baler)

Movie Actress of the Year

Irma Adlawan (Hubad)
Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver)
Anne Curtis (Baler)
Mylene Dizon (100)
Gloria Romero (Fuchsia)
Judy Ann Santos (Kulam)
Jodi Sta Maria (Sisa)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year

Ricky Davao (Boses)
Emilio Garcia (Walang Kawala)
Baron Geisler (Baler)
German Moreno (Paupahan)
Phillip Salvador (Baler)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)
Shamaine Buencamino (Ang Lihim ni Antonio)
Gloria Romero (Paupahan)
Tessie Tomas (100)
Snooky Serna (Paupahan)

New Movie Actor of the Year

Julian Duque (Boses)
Bojong Fernandez (Ploning)
Kenjie Garcia (Ang Lihim ni Antonio)
Carlo Guevara (Desperadas 2)
Sherwin Ordo�ez (Kurap)
Prince Stefan (Shake, Rattle & Roll X, �Class Picture� episode)

New Movie Actress of the Year

Precious Adona (Torotot)
Ynna Asistio (Concerto)
KC Concepcion (For The First Time)
Ni�a Jose (Shake, Rattle & Roll X, �Class Picture� episode)
Chariz Solomon (My Best Friend�s Girlfriend)

Movie Child Performer of the Year

Julian Duque (Boses)
Ashley Rhein Arca (Kurap)
Tala Santos (Boses)
Sharlene San Pedro (Kulam)
Robert Villar (Shake, Rattle & Roll X, �Nieves� episode)

Original Movie Screenplay of the Year

Roy Iglesias (Baler)
Raz Sobida-Dela Torre (A Very Special Love)
Dante Nico Garcia and Benjamin Lingan (Ploning)
Jun Lana, Elmer Gatchalian and Renato Custodio (Kulam)
Chris Martinez (Caregiver)

Digital Original Movie Screenplay of the Year

Dennis Evangelista (Paupahan)
Chris Martinez (100)
Froi Medina and Rody Vera (Boses)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Eli Balce (Caregiver)
Lee MeiIy (Baler)
Charlie S. Peralta (Ploning)
Manuel Teehankee (A Very Special Love)
Moises Zee (Kulam)

Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Albert Banzon (Sisa)
Hermann Claravall and Lyle Sacris (Yanggaw)
Larry Manda (100)
Lee Meily (Lovebirds)
Romy Vitug (Paupahan)

Movie Editor of the Year

Danny A�onuevo (Baler)
Danny A�onuevo (Ploning)
Manet Dayrit (Caregiver)
Marya Ignacio (A Very Special Love)
Ria De Guzman, Renewin Alano & Mikael Angelo Pestano (Kulam)

PMPC will stage this year's awarding on May 31, 2009 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo de Manila University.

Sarah Geronimo is Sony Ericsson Brand Ambassador in the Philippines

Sarah Geronimo was chosen by Sony Ericsson as its first brand ambassador for the Philippines.

As part of the job, Sarah will take part in some exciting and innovative consumer brand campaigns this year. First in the list is the launch of Smile Shutter Technology and the new Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot phone - the first in the Cyber-shot line of phones to offer Smile Shutter.

In addition, Sarah will also be involved in some campaigns for the Walkman line of music phones from Sony Ericsson.

Sarah Geronimo is Sony Ericsson Brand Ambassador in the Philippines

Sarah Geronimo was chosen by Sony Ericsson as its first brand ambassador for the Philippines.

As part of the job, Sarah will take part in some exciting and innovative consumer brand campaigns this year. First in the list is the launch of Smile Shutter Technology and the new Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot phone - the first in the Cyber-shot line of phones to offer Smile Shutter.

In addition, Sarah will also be involved in some campaigns for the Walkman line of music phones from Sony Ericsson.

"1 Liter of Tears" Soon on GMA-7

1 Liter of Tears (A Litre of Tears) is a 2006 Japanese drama that tells the story of 15-year-old girl who got an extraordinary disease and how this disease changed her and the people she loves.

Also known as Ichi Rittoru no Namida, One Litre of Tears, A Diary with Tears, this drama series will be Tagalized and be shown soon on GMA-7.

Synopsis: 15-year-old Ikeuchi Aya was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. She has been falling down often and walks strange. Her mother, Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor, and he informs Shioka that Aya has spinocerebellar degeneration - a terrible disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write, or eat. A cruel disease, as it does not affect the mind in the least. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?

Featuring today's hottest stars of Japan: Erika Sawajiri as Ikeuchi Aya, Hiroko Yakushimaru as Ikeuchi Shioka, Ryo Nishikidoas Asou Haruto, Jinnai Takanori as Ikeuchi Mizuo, Riko Narumi as Ikeuchi Ako, and Naohito Fujiki as Mizuno Hiroshi.

1 Liter of Tears trailer:




"1 Liter of Tears" Soon on GMA-7

1 Liter of Tears (A Litre of Tears) is a 2006 Japanese drama that tells the story of 15-year-old girl who got an extraordinary disease and how this disease changed her and the people she loves.

Also known as Ichi Rittoru no Namida, One Litre of Tears, A Diary with Tears, this drama series will be Tagalized and be shown soon on GMA-7.

Synopsis: 15-year-old Ikeuchi Aya was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. She has been falling down often and walks strange. Her mother, Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor, and he informs Shioka that Aya has spinocerebellar degeneration - a terrible disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write, or eat. A cruel disease, as it does not affect the mind in the least. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?

Featuring today's hottest stars of Japan: Erika Sawajiri as Ikeuchi Aya, Hiroko Yakushimaru as Ikeuchi Shioka, Ryo Nishikidoas Asou Haruto, Jinnai Takanori as Ikeuchi Mizuo, Riko Narumi as Ikeuchi Ako, and Naohito Fujiki as Mizuno Hiroshi.

1 Liter of Tears trailer:




Tuesday, March 24, 2009

David Cook and David Archuleta Live in Manila!

It's confirmed! The two Davids of American Idol Season 7 will be performing live in Manila.

The one night back-to-back concert will be held on May 16, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia open ground.

Both David Cook and David Archuleta made video blogs to confirm and invite their Filipino fans on this year's most-awaited international concert event here in the Philippines.

According to reports, the back-to-back concert of Cook and Archuleta were made possible by Fearless Productions which is co-owned by actor Jomari Yllana and the Singson brothers.






David Cook and David Archuleta Live in Manila!

It's confirmed! The two Davids of American Idol Season 7 will be performing live in Manila.

The one night back-to-back concert will be held on May 16, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia open ground.

Both David Cook and David Archuleta made video blogs to confirm and invite their Filipino fans on this year's most-awaited international concert event here in the Philippines.

According to reports, the back-to-back concert of Cook and Archuleta were made possible by Fearless Productions which is co-owned by actor Jomari Yllana and the Singson brothers.






Zorro's Pilot Episode Tops AGB and TNS Mega Manila Ratings

Zorro is the seventh primetime series of Richard Gutierrez on GMA-7 and its pilot episode topped both AGB and TNS Mega Manila ratings with 38.2%, his 3rd best pilot episode after Kamandag and Codename: Asero.

So far, Zorro holds the record for the best pilot rating by a GMA primetime series for 2009. The Richard Gutierrez-starrer bested Totoy Bato’s 36.7% last Feb. 23, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang’s 32.9% last Feb. 9 and All About Eve’s 26.1% last March 9.

Pilot Ratings of Richard Gutierrez’s primetime series:

1. Kamandag 42.7% (November 19, 2007)
2. Codename: Asero 40.1% (July 14, 2008)
3. Zorro - 38.2% (March 23, 2009)
4. Lupin - 37.8% (April 9, 2007)
5. Captain Barbell - 37.5% (May 29, 2006)
6. Sugo - 36.5% (July 04, 2005)
7. Mulawin - 33% (August 2, 2004)

Here are Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on March 23 based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

Daytime
1. Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (GMA-7) - 23.4%
2. Paano Ba ang Mangarap? (GMA-7) - 21.2%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 16.7%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 16%
7. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
8. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 11.2%
9. Chil Princesses (GMA-7)- 10.7%
10. Gokusen 3 (GMA-7) - 10.3%

Primetime
1. Zorro (GMA-7) - 35.8
2. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 35.2%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.6%
4. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 29.3%
5. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 29.1%
6. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 28.9%
7. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 27.7%
8. All About Eve (GMA-7) - 26.6%
9. Fated To Love You (GMA-7) - 23.7%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 21.5%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on March 23 based on the overnight survey of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among Mega Manila households:

Daytime
1. Paano Ba ang Mangarap? (GMA-7) - 23.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) / Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (GMA-7) - 22.2%
3. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.2%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.9%
5. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
6. Lalola (GMA-7) - 12.4%
7. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
8. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%
9. Chil Princesses (GMA-7) / Gokusen 3 (GMA-7) - 9.2%
10. Slamdunk (GMA-7) - 9%

Primetime
1. Zorro (GMA-7) - 38.2%
2. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 35.3%
3. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 30.6%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.5%
5. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
6. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 27.9%
7. All About Eve (GMA-7) - 27.3%
8. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
9. Fated To Love You (GMA-7) - 25.5%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 22.8%

Source: Starmometer

Zorro's Pilot Episode Tops AGB and TNS Mega Manila Ratings

Zorro is the seventh primetime series of Richard Gutierrez on GMA-7 and its pilot episode topped both AGB and TNS Mega Manila ratings with 38.2%, his 3rd best pilot episode after Kamandag and Codename: Asero.

So far, Zorro holds the record for the best pilot rating by a GMA primetime series for 2009. The Richard Gutierrez-starrer bested Totoy Bato�s 36.7% last Feb. 23, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang�s 32.9% last Feb. 9 and All About Eve�s 26.1% last March 9.

Pilot Ratings of Richard Gutierrez�s primetime series:

1. Kamandag 42.7% (November 19, 2007)
2. Codename: Asero 40.1% (July 14, 2008)
3. Zorro - 38.2% (March 23, 2009)
4. Lupin - 37.8% (April 9, 2007)
5. Captain Barbell - 37.5% (May 29, 2006)
6. Sugo - 36.5% (July 04, 2005)
7. Mulawin - 33% (August 2, 2004)

Here are Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on March 23 based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

Daytime
1. Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (GMA-7) - 23.4%
2. Paano Ba ang Mangarap? (GMA-7) - 21.2%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 16.7%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 16%
7. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
8. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 11.2%
9. Chil Princesses (GMA-7)- 10.7%
10. Gokusen 3 (GMA-7) - 10.3%

Primetime
1. Zorro (GMA-7) - 35.8
2. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 35.2%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.6%
4. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 29.3%
5. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 29.1%
6. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 28.9%
7. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 27.7%
8. All About Eve (GMA-7) - 26.6%
9. Fated To Love You (GMA-7) - 23.7%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 21.5%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on March 23 based on the overnight survey of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among Mega Manila households:

Daytime
1. Paano Ba ang Mangarap? (GMA-7) - 23.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) / Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (GMA-7) - 22.2%
3. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.2%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.9%
5. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
6. Lalola (GMA-7) - 12.4%
7. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
8. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%
9. Chil Princesses (GMA-7) / Gokusen 3 (GMA-7) - 9.2%
10. Slamdunk (GMA-7) - 9%

Primetime
1. Zorro (GMA-7) - 38.2%
2. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 35.3%
3. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 30.6%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.5%
5. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
6. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 27.9%
7. All About Eve (GMA-7) - 27.3%
8. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
9. Fated To Love You (GMA-7) - 25.5%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 22.8%

Source: Starmometer

Monday, March 23, 2009

3rd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) - List of Winners; Gina Pareno Wins Best Supporting Actress for Serbis

Here are the winners of the recently concluded 2009 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF)awards night at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center:

Best Film: Tokyo Sonata (Japan, Hong Kong, and The Netherlands)

Best Director: Kore-Eda Hirokazu (Still Walking, Japan)

Best Actor: Motoki Masahiro (Departures, Japan)

Best Actress: Zhou Xun (The Equation of Love and Death, The Chinese Mainland)

Best Newcomer: Yu Shau-qun (Forever Enthralled, The Chinese Mainland)

Best Supporting Actor: Jung Woo-sun (The Good, The Bad, The Weird, South Korea)

Best Supporting Actress: Gina PareƱo (Service, Philippines)

Best Screenwriter: Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Max Mannix, and Tanaka Sachiko (Tokyo Sonata, Japan / Hong Kong / The Netherlands)

Best Cinematographer: Jola Dylewska (Tulpan, Germany/ Kazakhstan/ Poland/ Russia/ Switzerland )

Best Production Designer: Daniel Lee Yan-Kong (Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragons, The Chinese Mainland / Hong Kong / South Korea)

Best Composer: Hisaishi Joe (Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea, Japan)

Best Editor: Kim Sun-Min (The Chaser, South Korea)

Best Visual Effects: Craig Hayes (Red Cliff, The Chinese Mainland)

Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) aims to discover and recognize quality Asian films and supporting young film directors.

3rd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) - List of Winners; Gina Pareno Wins Best Supporting Actress for Serbis

Here are the winners of the recently concluded 2009 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF)awards night at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center:

Best Film: Tokyo Sonata (Japan, Hong Kong, and The Netherlands)

Best Director: Kore-Eda Hirokazu (Still Walking, Japan)

Best Actor: Motoki Masahiro (Departures, Japan)

Best Actress: Zhou Xun (The Equation of Love and Death, The Chinese Mainland)

Best Newcomer: Yu Shau-qun (Forever Enthralled, The Chinese Mainland)

Best Supporting Actor: Jung Woo-sun (The Good, The Bad, The Weird, South Korea)

Best Supporting Actress: Gina Pare�o (Service, Philippines)

Best Screenwriter: Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Max Mannix, and Tanaka Sachiko (Tokyo Sonata, Japan / Hong Kong / The Netherlands)

Best Cinematographer: Jola Dylewska (Tulpan, Germany/ Kazakhstan/ Poland/ Russia/ Switzerland )

Best Production Designer: Daniel Lee Yan-Kong (Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragons, The Chinese Mainland / Hong Kong / South Korea)

Best Composer: Hisaishi Joe (Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea, Japan)

Best Editor: Kim Sun-Min (The Chaser, South Korea)

Best Visual Effects: Craig Hayes (Red Cliff, The Chinese Mainland)

Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) aims to discover and recognize quality Asian films and supporting young film directors.

Bayani Agbayani Video Scandal

A youtube video showing an intoxicated fuming guy in a heated argument is now circulating on the internet.

The guy is said to be comedian Bayani Agbayani and the incident was happened on March 19, 2009 in a parking lot infront of Pier One Bar at The Fort, Taguig City.

In today's Wow! Ang Showbiz radio program in DWIZ, Bayani admitted that he is indeed the guy in the video.

"Kasi ang nangyari diyan, kasi yung parking lot sa The Fort, naka-hang siya pababa. So, nung pagsakay ko sa kotse ko, 'kala ko naman 'pag automatic, 'pag nasa 'D' ka hindi aatras. Nasa drive ka na, kahit hindi mo tinapakan yung gasoline, di aatras. So, umatras. May sasakyan sa likod ko, nakaparada din.

"So, may apat na lalake na lumapit sa akin. Ang sabi ko naman, ise-settle ko kasi kasalanan ko naman and besides, aksidente talaga, e. Wala tayong magagawa, e. So nung sinabi sa akin na six thousand lahat-lahat nung babayaran... Anyway, hindi ko na tiningnan yung damage, e. Isipin mo na lang, atras na six thousand ang babayaran mo. Para makaalis na rin, kasalanan ko naman, e. Ako ang umatras, e."

Bayani also mentioned that aside from the six thousand pesos payment he also asked for an apology but one of guys still hurled profane words at him, "Oo. Kaya ang sabi ko 'Alam mo, sumasaludo ako sa 'yo, bilib ako sa 'yo. Kaya lang, yung kasama niya nung nagse-settlement na kami, minura ako,'P**nang mo, 'wag mo nang i-settle 'yan, sa Crame na lang tayo magkita!"

According to Bayani he is not aware that his actions were being recorded and there's a malice intention in putting an edited video version of that incident on the internet.

"Nung parang nag-uusap na sila, parang masyadong mahinahon na ang boses nila, yun pala kinukunan na ako ng camera. Saka the moment na talagang iyu-YouTube nila, at para ipakita, talagang may motibo na sila. Unang-una pa lang, may motibo na. Ang masama kung tinakbuhan ko. Kung tinakbuhan ko yung aksidente na ginawa ko, pwede mo akong kasuhan, pwede mo akong siraan. Kaso mo, inayos ko naman, e. kaya lang, gumawa ka pa ng paraan para masira mo yung tao komo alam ko na lumalabas sa TV, personalidad..."

"Edited din yung video kase hindi do'n ipinakita kung bakit ako nagalit, e. Ipinakita yung nagagalit na ako. In-edit nila. Talagang may masama silang motibo, kasi yung sigaw pa lang niyang 'P***na, sa Crame tayo!' Ba't tayo pupunta ng Crame, e, inaayos ko na nga?"

Bayani also clarified the news that he held a gun during that time.

"Bilang lalake naman, inaalis ko yung pagiging artista ko... Wala po akong dalang baril, ha? Wala po, ha? Nag-aral naman po ako para ipagtanggol ang sarili ko. Kasi po yung iba, ang akala porke nagpapatawa ka, kayan-kayanan ka nila. Kaya kahit papaano, iinisip ko naman yung paraan para maipagtanggol ko naman yung sarili ko."

Watch below the youtube video titled "Bayani Agbayani NAGWALA" courtesy of xyper01:




Bayani Agbayani Video Scandal

A youtube video showing an intoxicated fuming guy in a heated argument is now circulating on the internet.

The guy is said to be comedian Bayani Agbayani and the incident was happened on March 19, 2009 in a parking lot infront of Pier One Bar at The Fort, Taguig City.

In today's Wow! Ang Showbiz radio program in DWIZ, Bayani admitted that he is indeed the guy in the video.

"Kasi ang nangyari diyan, kasi yung parking lot sa The Fort, naka-hang siya pababa. So, nung pagsakay ko sa kotse ko, 'kala ko naman 'pag automatic, 'pag nasa 'D' ka hindi aatras. Nasa drive ka na, kahit hindi mo tinapakan yung gasoline, di aatras. So, umatras. May sasakyan sa likod ko, nakaparada din.

"So, may apat na lalake na lumapit sa akin. Ang sabi ko naman, ise-settle ko kasi kasalanan ko naman and besides, aksidente talaga, e. Wala tayong magagawa, e. So nung sinabi sa akin na six thousand lahat-lahat nung babayaran... Anyway, hindi ko na tiningnan yung damage, e. Isipin mo na lang, atras na six thousand ang babayaran mo. Para makaalis na rin, kasalanan ko naman, e. Ako ang umatras, e."

Bayani also mentioned that aside from the six thousand pesos payment he also asked for an apology but one of guys still hurled profane words at him, "Oo. Kaya ang sabi ko 'Alam mo, sumasaludo ako sa 'yo, bilib ako sa 'yo. Kaya lang, yung kasama niya nung nagse-settlement na kami, minura ako,'P**nang mo, 'wag mo nang i-settle 'yan, sa Crame na lang tayo magkita!"

According to Bayani he is not aware that his actions were being recorded and there's a malice intention in putting an edited video version of that incident on the internet.

"Nung parang nag-uusap na sila, parang masyadong mahinahon na ang boses nila, yun pala kinukunan na ako ng camera. Saka the moment na talagang iyu-YouTube nila, at para ipakita, talagang may motibo na sila. Unang-una pa lang, may motibo na. Ang masama kung tinakbuhan ko. Kung tinakbuhan ko yung aksidente na ginawa ko, pwede mo akong kasuhan, pwede mo akong siraan. Kaso mo, inayos ko naman, e. kaya lang, gumawa ka pa ng paraan para masira mo yung tao komo alam ko na lumalabas sa TV, personalidad..."

"Edited din yung video kase hindi do'n ipinakita kung bakit ako nagalit, e. Ipinakita yung nagagalit na ako. In-edit nila. Talagang may masama silang motibo, kasi yung sigaw pa lang niyang 'P***na, sa Crame tayo!' Ba't tayo pupunta ng Crame, e, inaayos ko na nga?"

Bayani also clarified the news that he held a gun during that time.

"Bilang lalake naman, inaalis ko yung pagiging artista ko... Wala po akong dalang baril, ha? Wala po, ha? Nag-aral naman po ako para ipagtanggol ang sarili ko. Kasi po yung iba, ang akala porke nagpapatawa ka, kayan-kayanan ka nila. Kaya kahit papaano, iinisip ko naman yung paraan para maipagtanggol ko naman yung sarili ko."

Watch below the youtube video titled "Bayani Agbayani NAGWALA" courtesy of xyper01:




Saturday, March 21, 2009

ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2009

ABS-CBN recently launched its Summer Station ID. The station's new station ID shows how such vigor can be used to help make the country a better place.

In the colorful music video, entertainment stars and news personalities will be seen building homes for the poor, cleaning a river and the sea, sweeping streets, feeding children, among many other community activities.

They will also be dancing to a lively song performed by the Kanto Boys Billy Crawford, John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and Vhong Navarro. The song, written by Robert Labayen and Peewee Gonzales, is about "spreading love and care every day and everywhere." The music was composed by Star Records’ Christian Martinez.

ABS-CBN chose the socially relevant theme recognizing the hard times brought about by the global recession. The creators of the summer station ID believe the scarcity of material wealth can be overcome by an abundance of generosity and concern for one another. That is also why the company’s TV channel is using the battlecry Kayang-Kaya Natin, Kapamilya for the whole year.

The summer station ID was created by ABS-CBN’s Creative Communications Management Team. The project was led by Johnny de los Santos, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas, Kathrina Sanchez and Dang Baldonado. It is directed by Paolo Ramos and Peewee Gonzales. Other members are Jimmy Porca, project coordinator; Wowie Hao, cinematographer; Sam Esquillon, production designer; Rap dela Rea, editor; Maribeth Bichara, choreographer; Rosalie David, caster; and Marvin Bragas, location manager.

Watch ABS-CBN 2009 Summer Station ID here:



ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2009

ABS-CBN recently launched its Summer Station ID. The station's new station ID shows how such vigor can be used to help make the country a better place.

In the colorful music video, entertainment stars and news personalities will be seen building homes for the poor, cleaning a river and the sea, sweeping streets, feeding children, among many other community activities.

They will also be dancing to a lively song performed by the Kanto Boys Billy Crawford, John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and Vhong Navarro. The song, written by Robert Labayen and Peewee Gonzales, is about "spreading love and care every day and everywhere." The music was composed by Star Records� Christian Martinez.

ABS-CBN chose the socially relevant theme recognizing the hard times brought about by the global recession. The creators of the summer station ID believe the scarcity of material wealth can be overcome by an abundance of generosity and concern for one another. That is also why the company�s TV channel is using the battlecry Kayang-Kaya Natin, Kapamilya for the whole year.

The summer station ID was created by ABS-CBN�s Creative Communications Management Team. The project was led by Johnny de los Santos, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas, Kathrina Sanchez and Dang Baldonado. It is directed by Paolo Ramos and Peewee Gonzales. Other members are Jimmy Porca, project coordinator; Wowie Hao, cinematographer; Sam Esquillon, production designer; Rap dela Rea, editor; Maribeth Bichara, choreographer; Rosalie David, caster; and Marvin Bragas, location manager.

Watch ABS-CBN 2009 Summer Station ID here:



Heartthrobs in Canada - Concert Dates and Venues

Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual and Acoustic Heartthrob Sam Milby will stage a 3-night concert in Canada called "Heartthrobs 2009: The Canadian Tour".

Joining them are 2008 Box-Office Jing John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and comedienne Pokwang.

Here are concert dates and venues:

April 9 - Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver

April 11 - Massey Hall in Toronto

April 12 - Winspear Centre in Edmonton

Heartthrobs in Canada - Concert Dates and Venues

Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual and Acoustic Heartthrob Sam Milby will stage a 3-night concert in Canada called "Heartthrobs 2009: The Canadian Tour".

Joining them are 2008 Box-Office Jing John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and comedienne Pokwang.

Here are concert dates and venues:

April 9 - Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver

April 11 - Massey Hall in Toronto

April 12 - Winspear Centre in Edmonton

Manny Pacquiao Cancels Tie-up Contract with ABS-CBN; Kapamilya Respects Pacman's Decision

Manny Pacquiao finally put an end to the contestation made by his decision to tie-up and broadcast his upcoming fight with Ricky Hatton on May 2 with ABS-CBN and disregard current contract with Solar Sports and GMA-7.

In a statement—which was relayed through his legal counsel, Atty. Franklin Gacal on March 21, Pacquiao chose to drop the contract he recently signed with ABS-CBN to honor the "valid and binding" agreements between Solar Sports and MP Promotions.

Here's the message of Pacquiao:

"Ang inyo pong lingkod, si Manny Pacquiao, ay nais iparating sa lahat na matapos ang masusing pag-aaral at pagtimbang-timbang namin ng Solar Entertainment Corporation. Napatunayan na ang kontrata tungkol sa TV rights ng aking mga laban ay valid and binding, at hindi nilabag ninuman.

"Dahil po dito ay taos-puso akong humihingi ng paumanhin, kung kayo man ay naguluhan kung saan ipapalabas ang aking parating na laban kay Ricky Hatton.

"Ito po ay resulta lang ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pagitan ng Solar Entertainment Corporation at MP Promotions.

"Sana ay maunawaan ng lahat, at umaasa po ako sa walang tigil niyong pagsuporta at dasal sa lahat ng aking laban.

"Simula sa araw na ito ay nais kong mag-concentrate nang husto na lang sa aking training para sa aking darating na laban ngayong Mayo Dos.

"Maraming salamat at mabuhay po kayong lahat."

Meanwhile, despite the earlier announcements and teaser plugs which were aired, ABS-CBN "respects" Manny's decision.

Here is ABS-CBN's statement relayed the station's Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio:

"Manny Pacquiao approached ABS-CBN to be his media partner in airing his next fights. We thank you him for trusting us.

"He signed a contract with us, but we will not stand in the way if he decides to change his mind. We respect it, wish him good luck and we wait to hear from him."

Manny Pacquiao Cancels Tie-up Contract with ABS-CBN; Kapamilya Respects Pacman's Decision

Manny Pacquiao finally put an end to the contestation made by his decision to tie-up and broadcast his upcoming fight with Ricky Hatton on May 2 with ABS-CBN and disregard current contract with Solar Sports and GMA-7.

In a statement�which was relayed through his legal counsel, Atty. Franklin Gacal on March 21, Pacquiao chose to drop the contract he recently signed with ABS-CBN to honor the "valid and binding" agreements between Solar Sports and MP Promotions.

Here's the message of Pacquiao:

"Ang inyo pong lingkod, si Manny Pacquiao, ay nais iparating sa lahat na matapos ang masusing pag-aaral at pagtimbang-timbang namin ng Solar Entertainment Corporation. Napatunayan na ang kontrata tungkol sa TV rights ng aking mga laban ay valid and binding, at hindi nilabag ninuman.

"Dahil po dito ay taos-puso akong humihingi ng paumanhin, kung kayo man ay naguluhan kung saan ipapalabas ang aking parating na laban kay Ricky Hatton.

"Ito po ay resulta lang ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pagitan ng Solar Entertainment Corporation at MP Promotions.

"Sana ay maunawaan ng lahat, at umaasa po ako sa walang tigil niyong pagsuporta at dasal sa lahat ng aking laban.

"Simula sa araw na ito ay nais kong mag-concentrate nang husto na lang sa aking training para sa aking darating na laban ngayong Mayo Dos.

"Maraming salamat at mabuhay po kayong lahat."

Meanwhile, despite the earlier announcements and teaser plugs which were aired, ABS-CBN "respects" Manny's decision.

Here is ABS-CBN's statement relayed the station's Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio:

"Manny Pacquiao approached ABS-CBN to be his media partner in airing his next fights. We thank you him for trusting us.

"He signed a contract with us, but we will not stand in the way if he decides to change his mind. We respect it, wish him good luck and we wait to hear from him."