Author: LionhearTV

TV host-actress Isabelle Daza will play the protective elder sister of Miles Ocampo’s role in the upcoming family drama episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) this Saturday (March 7). Isabelle’s first ever “MMK” will share the inspiring story of two sisters, Myra (Isabelle) and Thelma (Miles) whose relationship will be put to test as they grow up getting jealous over their parents’ attention. But everything changes when Myra is diagnosed with kidney failure. Will Myra’s serious illness signal the end for her or will it mark a new chapter in her relationship with Thelma? How will they realize that they…

YouTube star Jam Sebastian of JaMich succumbed to lung cancer on Wednesday morning, ending a battle that lasted almost a year. He was 28 years old. Sebastian died at 10:30 a.m.according to his Mom Maricar, “The fight is over we lost the battle my son Jam Fernando Sebastian just passed away 10:30 am march 4,2015.” His partner Mich also posted parting words for Jam, “Nakapag decide na ang family. Hinihintay na lang maubos yung gamot ni Jam. Hindi ko kayang tignan ngayon yung ginagawa sakanya. Na inaayos na siya. Ang sakit marinig na napag uusapan na kung anong susuotin niya. Sabay sabay tayong mag pray for Jam na makaramdam na…

We thought it’s “Monica Brava,” but according to this article from PSN, the Kapuso Network will do another remake of “Marimar.” The Mexican soap opera “Marimar” is set to have a Filipino version once again by the Kapuso Network. Yes, you heard it right! GMA Network will be doing another story-telling of beloved character “Marimar” after seven years which launched brighter careers for now Kapuso royal couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. “Marimar” was originally a Mexican TV telenovela that was first aired in 1994 on Televisa with singer-actress Thalía on the title role. “Marimar” is the story of a very poor and…

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes is back to work after tying the knot with Marian Rivera. Dingdong will be reunited with Sunshine Dizon after years of working with different actors, although both are in the same network. After doing the infidelity-themed teleserye “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” last year, Dingdong will wear a clerical collar to depict his character Fr. Kokoy, a modern yet pure parish priest who’s set to change the lives of people around him. It will be Dingdong’s first time to portray a priest. According to Dingdong, “Si Kokoy ay lumaki sa isang magandang pamilya na pinili ang landas ng pagsisilbi sa…

ABS-CBN is set to give primetime viewers a magical and inspirational viewing experience as it breathes new life into the masterpiece of veteran komiks novelist Pablo Gomez, “Inday Bote,” starring Kapamilya TV host-actress Alex Gonzaga. “Inday Bote” will revolve around the story of Inday (to be portrayed by Alex), a free-spirited young woman who is ready to do everything for her family. Because of her kind heart, Inday is given a magic bottle that, unknown to her, is inhabited by dwarves with magical powers. How will the dwarves and magic bottle change Inday’s life? Will they bring her luck or…

Converse, the American shoe brand and creator of the iconic Chuck Taylors, has launched its “Made by You” campaign which kicked-off at Glorietta Makati on March 2 with more than 200 portraits of worn and customized Chucks from around the world, including some from local artists like Kean Cipriano and Georgina Wilson who are also present at the event to share their chucks story. It is part of the campaign’s street-level exhibitions designed to encourage people to tell the backstory of their Chucks, Mr. Stewart said. “Made by you” is a global celebration highlighting Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, the only sneaker defined by those who…

ABS-CBN continues its leadership in nationwide TV viewing across urban and rural homes in February with an average national audience share of 42%, or seven points higher compared to GMA’s 35%, according to data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population. SEE: Top 10 Most-Watched TV Programs in February 2015 Kantar Media is a…

The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. (CPF) is now accepting entries to the 65th season of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards). Established in 1950, the Palanca Awards honors the legacy of businessman and philanthropist Don Carlos Palanca Sr., a staunch supporter of education and literature. The Palanca Awards aims to develop Philippine Literature by providing incentives for writers to craft their most outstanding literary works and by being a treasury of these literary gems. The contest is open to both aspiring and seasoned writers. The Novel and Nobela categories, both of which are offered only every two…

ABS-CBN’s primetime (6PM-12MN) block remains undisputed with an average audience share of 48%, which is 17 points higher than GMA’s 31%. Primetime Bida’s consistent dominance is a result of viewers’ strong support for the network’s top-caliber drama series such as “Dream Dad” (29.4), “Forevermore” (28.6%), “Two Wives (21.4%), and “Bagito” (16.7%). Aside from primetime, the Kapamilya network’s late afternoon (3PM-6PM) block also rose compared to the previous month. From an average audience share of 37% in January, ABS-CBN’s late afternoon block climbed to 39% in February. It was strengthened by the return of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” which hit…

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. will recognize homegrown talents as it begins to celebrate the best in real estate, architecture, and design in the country with the prestigious Philippines Property Awards, the biggest annual event in the real estate industry. As a leading name in the publishing industry, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. partners with Ensign Media, the official organizer of the Philippines Property Awards and publisher of the Property Report magazine to boost awareness about the world class projects and innovations that have been given birth by the property industry in the Philippines. Now on its third year, the Philippines Property Awards (PPA)…

Even before he won the hearts of Filipinos via “The Voice of the Philippines Season 2” as the grand winner, Jason James Dy is already a winning the internet not just because of his good voice but also his good looks. Jason James Dy is not just ‘the voice,’ he’s also the face that could launch thousand bras. Seriously, he’s hot and charming and talented. Seriously! What else will you ask if he’s your boyfriend… Take a look at some of those photos we have seen on his personal Facebook account. We’ll dig for more so please bookmark this link. LOL Taken…

Barcelona, Spain, March 1 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its entirely redefined smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Creating a new standard for design, craftsmanship and performance, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge seamlessly blend premium materials with the most advanced Samsung technology to offer consumers an unmatched mobile experience. “With the all new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is offering what’s next in mobility, along with a new standard to drive the global mobile agenda,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “By…

Great mornings start with a great breakfast, because there’s nothing like waking up to the thought of having your classic favorites for your most important meal of the day. McDonald’s once again shares the goodness of a McDonald’s breakfast through the 3rd National Breakfast Day. On March 9, McDonald’s celebrates the “world’s biggest breakfast” where all participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide and in other countries will each give away a free McMuffin for the first 1,000 customers starting 6:00 a.m. Customers may line-up at the front counter for their free Egg McMuffin, or go for a Drive-Thru visit on their way…

Shot entirely in London, Christian Bautista’s latest music video “The Way We Were” features the London star and former flame Rachelle Ann Go. The song is included in Christian’s newest album “Soundtrack,” under Universal Records. The music video, directed by Christian himself and shot by brother Joshua, features scenes from Christian and Rachelle’s recent meet-up in London. It also showed the former couple’s “happier days.” Recently, the “Miss Saigon” star has been receiving rave reviews for her portrayal of Gigi. She also won Best Supporting Actress from Whatsonstage awards.

In Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ new comedy adventure “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,” fans will see fully realized, three dimensional versions of their favorite characters for the first time. “The show has always had an element of animation and live action; animated characters in Bikini Bottom and a few live action segments in our world,” says executive producer and series-creator by Stephen Hillenburg. “But we’ve never done anything on this level.” “From the beginning, we knew we needed to do something big,” says director Paul Tibbitt of the initial planning stages of “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out…

March 4, 2015 (QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES) – ABS-CBN’s Teen King Daniel Padilla and Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo will prove it is okay to be crazy, beautiful, and in love at the same time as they return to the big screen in Star Cinema’s latest offering, “Crazy Beautiful You” which will be shown by The Filipino Channel (TFC) through TFC@theMovies, to Kapamilyas in Australia and New Zealand starting this March 19, Thursday. Fans in the Philippines raved about the movie, claiming it to be the tandem’s most honest and most kilig movie to date. With their fans’ feedback, it did not…