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Pop icon Jolina Magdangal will be impersonating no other than boxing champ Manny Pacquiao this weekend (April 18 and 19) in the top-rating “Your Face Sounds Familiar.” And the pressure on her seems to be building up as the whole country anticipates his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “That I got assigned to impersonate Manny Pacquiao comes at a perfect time. It was not intended to happen just because he has an upcoming fight. Any of us could have been picked to transform into Manny. Whether I win or lose, I’m happy that I get to impersonate him,” said Jolina.…

The latest Paul Soriano movie chronicles the early life and humble beginnings of Manny Pacquiao, who for many, is a hero. The mere mention of the name is compelling enough to ignite interest among curious audience, but this movie isn’t about the hero Manny has become today, it’s about “Kid Kulafu,” the zero he once was. “Kid Kulafu” feeds on the tragedies and sacrifices of the young Manny Pacquiao and his family, to deliver its message with utmost effectivity. The spine of the whole narrative alone, is haunting enough, but it struggles to construct a coherent and fluid storyline. The real…

Warner Bros. Pictures has just released an online “legacy” video for “Mad Max: Fury Road” that traces the evolution of the Max Mad franchise, from Mel Gibson passing the proverbial torch to Tom Hardy. Haunted by his turbulent past, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa (Charlize Theron). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals…

Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ characters can no longer hide their feelings for each other in the continuation of their “Wansapanataym” special “Yamishita’s Treasures” this Sunday (April 19). As they search for Newton (Alonzo Muhlach) in the world of mythical creatures, Yami and Tanya develop a deeper relationship despite the painful past of their parents. Will Yami and Tanya successfully save Newton from the hands of the evil fairies that captured him? Can Tanya find the courage to admit her feelings for Yami despite her mother’s warning not to fall in love with humans? Also joining Coco and Julia in…

ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio highlighted the importance of matching the right content for the right consumer in producing excellent and value-oriented shows that reflect the culture, aspirations, and values of the Filipino cable TV audience. “At ABS-CBN, we have the privilege to first know the consumer very well before we develop content. We invest a lot in knowing even the hidden desires of every segment of the market,” said Concio in a special message at the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) convention. She said ABS-CBN is able to develop highest-rating shows because of the company’s dedication to understanding…

It can now be told! Ai-Ai delas Alas is now officially a Kapuso starting today, April 16, for she has signed an exclusive two-year contract with GMA Network. During the signing, Delas Alas was moved to tears by the welcome, saying, “I have returned… Ngayon po babalik na po ako sa totoo kong bahay.” Present during the contract signing were GMA Network chair and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, COO Gilberto Duavit, and other GMA executives. Her son, Sancho, earlier inked an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center last December. Ai-Ai was with ABS-CBN for 16 years but before she became a…

Manny Pacquiao’s touching tribute to Filipinos titled ‘Lalaban Ako para sa Pilipino’ (I Will Fight for the Filipinos) was sung by American late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on his show on Tuesday night. Rather than just playing the video, Kimmel took things to the next round: taking over singing duties of the song in Tagalog. This is too cute not to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WdyJT0hd0k The song ‘Lalaban Ako para sa Pilipino’ is a collaboration between the boxing champ and Lito Camo and it will be used as Pacquiao’s ring entrance song for the fight with Floyd Mayweather.

GMA Network just released a video teaser of a woman announcing “Babalik na siya!” Obviously it’s Ai-Ai delas Alas! And she’s expected to make a scene tomorrow (April 16) on GMA Network for her official announcement as a Kapuso. Yes, Ai-Ai will be back on GMA Network after 16 long years… The Comedy-concert Queen is expected to do 4 new shows on GMA Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=Z1RdxWMP5Ns Well, all we can say for now is goodluck! We’ll see after 3 months what will happen next to your career.

Nicholas Sparks’ movies are almost always seemingly made to please the hopeless romantics and the fairytale romance-loving audience, they’re expected to manipulate emotions, no matter how extremely recognizable their set ups may be, and they often triumph. But in “The Longest Ride,” the attempt barely mimics such success, primarily because of its confusing and ever shifting narrative, whose backbone runs on two romantic sagas spanning across different generations. “The Longest Ride” sprawls across two love stories set in the modern day and seventy years ago. In modern day, it has Luke and Sophia, two utterly good-looking people, who at first sight…

The payoff trailer of Paramount Pictures’ “Terminator Genisys” reveals an unexpected twist that promises to turn the story on its head. View the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NFgBdVVsRE When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset…

A husband and father who works so hard to serve others is the role that the award-winning actor JM de Guzman will play in the family drama episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (April 18). JM will portray the character of Paul, a firefighter who sacrificed almost all his time for his family just to save lives. What will Paul do once his own home is “under fire?” How will life teach Paul the value of giving time for his family and his career? Also starring in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Michelle Madrigal, Nonie Buencamino, Ana Capri,…

Acclaimed Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui (“Chasing Papi,” TV’s “Charmed”) as stars opposite Kevin James in Columbia Pictures’ family action-packed comedy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.” After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart (James) has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers. Verastegui portrays Eduardo Furtillo, a Vegas hotel’s seemingly very capable head of security. Of his character, Verástegui says, “In the beginning, it’s all about himself. He’s a little selfish, very arrogant and full…

ABS-CBN’s newest primetime drama series “Nathaniel” will inspire and remind Filipinos about the innate goodness of people as the teleserye starring Gerald Anderson, Shaina Magdayao, and newest child actor Marco Masa premieres on Monday (April 20). “Nathaniel’s’ story will surely help in uplifting the spirits of TV viewers especially in our time now where Filipinos are going through a lot of difficulties,” shared Gerald. “Our series is perfect for the whole family because of the lessons, values, and inspiration it will give not only to kids, but to everyone,” said Shaina. The teleserye tells the the story of Nathaniel (Marco),…

ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s leading multimedia company, has been ranked the 3rd best mid-cap company in the Philippines in the latest survey of FinanceAsia, one of the most respected finance magazines in the region. It is the only media company in this year’s list. The rankings are part of the magazine’s “Asia’s Best Companies 2015” poll of over 250 portfolio managers and buy-side analysts in the region, or those who identify investment opportunities for Asia’s leading mutual funds, pension funds, trusts, and hedge funds. ABS-CBN is the only entertainment and multimedia company included in the list for the mid-cap (middle…

Vacationists are back in their own homes and so are the ratings for this week – April 10 – April 13 nationwide. “Dream Dad” is a runaway winner on weekdays while “MMK” (Saturday) and “Wansapanataym” (Sunday) leads the weekends. April 10, 2015 – Friday Kape’t Pandasal (0.3%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (Replay) (0.7%) vs. Alisto! (Replay) (0.5%) Umagang Kay Ganda (2.7%) vs. Unang Hirit (2.3%) Kris Tv (4.0%) vs. One Piece (8.5%) / Martin Mystery (10.0%) / Time Quest (12.8%) / Dragon Ball (15.0%) Spongebob Squarepants (5.1%) / Fairytail (15.9%) Haikyu!! (6.1%) / Naruto Shippuuden (7.6%) vs. Slamdunk (13.8%) Summer Kapamilya…

Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is the newest addition to the hosts of “Happy Wife, Happy Life,” the TV5 talk show devoted to housewives, moms and women, which is now on its second season. She will join main hosts Danica Sotto-Pingris and LJ Moreno-Alapag in celebrating goodness at home TV5’s weekday every 10:00am show “Happy Wife, Happy Life.” In joining the program, Mariel brings with her a different kind of point of view about being a woman, about being a wife and how to keep house. Mariel replaced former hosts RR Enriquez and Jeck Maierhofer were let go by TV5 after a controversial prank video showing them…