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Lobo is an award-winning supernatural drama aired by ABS-CBN in 2008. On January 28, 2008, three new shows premiered on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida block. An omnibus plug was released early, that featured the three new shows and the then-already airing Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik. These three shows are Kung Fu Kids, Palos, and Lobo. Lobo marked Angel Locsin’s first starring role in a TV series, months after moving to ABS-CBN from GMA Network. It can be recalled Locsin’s sudden transfer from her previous home network’s rival station, became a hot topic in the local entertainment scene. Lobo follows a group of werewolves on the…
Those who raised their brows for the 2016 all-female remake may find the same disappointment with this new take, but there are a few lovely charms to indulge with. Sony Pictures Actors: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Logan Kim, Celeste O’Connor, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Sigourney Weaver Genre: Action, Comedy Premise: When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Running Time: 124 minutes Director: Jason Reitman Why You Should See It:…
The classic Wansapanataym shared classic children’s stories and timely tales that imparted enduring lessons of kindness, humanity, and hope. Well-loved children’s stories filled with elements of fantasy and drama made the first incarnation of Wansapanataym, one of the most-watched children’s fantasy anthologies on local television. The series which made its debut in 1997 stayed on the air for more than two decades, gave way to the rise of old and new inspiring stories, and of the seasoned and up-and-coming stars who became part of it. The very first episode of Wansapanataym, titled Ang Mahiwagang Palasyo was starred by Judy Ann Santos and…
The multi-ethnic group’s single for 2022 is an inspiring anthem that highlights forms of beauty and diversity. Fast-rising boy group ALAMAT, pounds harder on ethnic and cultural issues, with their latest music video championing people of color, specifically the Aeta tribe. The group, known for its members’ ethnic diversity, has been steady with its efforts to advocate for our cultural heritage, through their use of various vernacular languages, sense of fashion, and delivery styles. With ABKD, they shift their lens on the long-standing issue of racial discrimination. This is not the first time the group shed light upon the plight…
While career decisions and management plans are eventually to play the biggest role in determining who will dominate the year, several Kapamilya stars are already showing promise of breakthroughs, enough to convince us they will make it big in 2022. There’s a whole new set of ambitious and promising shows awaiting some of these up-and-coming stars, while those who have been around for years are welcoming the year with a more promising insight. Some stars are to shine no matter dimly they started in their young careers. Some have to spend a couple of years before that one big break;…
The Lee Dong-wok-starrer maintains a constant presence on AGB Nielsen’s Top 20 most-watched list. After replacing the hit revenge-drama, La Vida Lena, on the 10PM slot, come backing Koreanovela, Touch Your Heart, is proving it’s not done yet in making hearts flutter. The show has been among one of the most-watched Asianovelas in the Philippines, since its debut on February 7, 2022. Starring My Girl star Lee Dong-wok and Snowdrop star Yoo In-na, Touch Your Heart follows the story of an actress who got involved in a scandal that tarnished her reputation. To regain it, she had to work for a lawyer as a…
The year will be busier than ever for ABS-CBN International, whose collaboration with international producers will allow the Network to become a rising force in global content production. ABS-CBN maintains its position as a reliable Filipino content provider to the key markets in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. ABS-CBN shows are exported to many countries and made significant following overseas, making the network a formidable force among Filipino producers. This year, the company ups its game as a content producer, with at least three international productions already in the working stages. Already filming the re-imagination of the ‘90s crime classic Sa…
This MMFF entry received top accolades from various award-giving bodies, including the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) and the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Gawad Urian). Helmed by actor-director Cesar Montano, Panaghoy Sa Suba is a Visayan-language film, which is one of the entries to the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival. It served as Montano’s directorial debut. It won the festival’s second Best Picture trophy, as well as the Best Director award for Montano. The film is set in the province of Bohol, before, during, and after World War II. Cesar Montano also played the central character as Duroy, who fell…
Despite winning their respective time slots, both shows plunged from their predecessor’s high TV ratings. With ABS-CBN’s limited free TV presence allowing the GMA Network to dominate the game, it’s not surprising the latter is winning the TV rating game without a sweat. At present, the now most-watched TV channel in the country has a very strong command over the rating chart, with more than half of Kapuso programs occupying a slot on the Top 20 most-watched programs list. Flagship primetime newscast, 24 Oras, remains the most-watched TV program in the country, while the primetime program, First Lady, secured the top…
The much-talked-about ‘Presidential Debate’ on the six-year-old primetime drama, has made several allusions to the current election season and political climate in the country. FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has been hitting the nail on the head with the way it mirrors the current election season in the country. With the campaign season going full swing, the still widely-followed action drama has shifted its narrative to an election arc, with Renato Hipolito (John Arcilla) and First Lady Lily Ann Hidalgo (Lorna Tolentino) playing as the main contenders in the show’s upcoming presidential election. The term of the incumbent Philippine President Oscar Hidalgo (Rowell…
These two singing talent searches have become flagship shows of their respective networks for six years now. Both ABS-CBN and GMA Network continued their quest to find the next singing champion, in the last two years, despite the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic. ABS-CBN remained unfazed as it found ways to continue, Tawag ng Tanghalan, the country’s oldest singing competition on local television, on-air. The It’s Showtime segment, which is now on its sixth year, has declared two grand winners, within the pandemic. Since its return to the small screen, the Kapamilya amateur singing competition has declared a total of…
Andalio strives to understand why people keep leaving her despite her efforts to stay in a relationship. Dreamscape Entertainment | KreativDen Actors: Angelica Panganiban, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte, Alora Sasam, Gino Padilla, JC De Vera, Zach Castañeda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efiEHkJIL3U Genre: Romance, Drama Premise: A clueless girl struggles to understand why men keep leaving her, until she learns to love herself first and to take a break from the heartache. Running Time: 35 minutes Director: Derrick Cabrido Watch it on: iWantTFC Why You Should See It: After introducing Yanna (Angelica Panganiban) as The Goodbye Girl, the series shifts to Mara (Loisa Andalio), who…
Serving as Zaijian Jaranila’s debut series, May Bukas Pa is the highest-rated television drama of 2009 and 2010. Back in 2009, the miracles of Santino captured millions of hearts during May Bukas Pa’s year-long airing. The multi-awarded primetime series also earned the nods of many award-giving bodies in the country, including the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP), Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), and the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). The story of May Bukas Pa revolves around the orphaned kid named Santino, who was adopted and raised by the Franciscan priests of Bagong Pag-asa. After meeting Jesus in the…
Imperial gets herself chained to a relationship with a married man whose love will never be hers. Dreamscape Entertainment | KreativDen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZpVridUfa8 Actors: Angelica Panganiban, Barbie Imperial, Turs Daza, Alora Sasam, Sela Guia, JC De Vera, Elyson de Dios, Trina Legaspi Genre: Romance, Drama Premise: A young mistress awaits in vain for the married man he loves to finally break free from his marriage, and finally settle with her. Running Time: 35 minutes Director: Derrick Cabrido Watch it on: iWantTFC Why You Should See It: The tale of the heartbroken continues with this brand new episode, which throws the spotlight over…
Real-life sweethearts Rico Blanco and Maris Racal are together for the first time in an episode that shows what we become when we fall in love with someone who can not love us back the way we want them to. Dreamscape Entertainment | KreativDen Actors: Angelica Panganiban, Maris Racal, Rico Blanco, JC de Vera, Alora Mae SasamTrina Legaspi, Poppert Bernadez, Camille Sandek, Quiel Quiwa, Elisse Joson Genre: Romance, Drama Premise: A woman is deeply in love with a guy who never sees their relationship beyond a casual affair. When a close friend offer her the love she could not get from the…
GMA Network’s highest-rated series of 2021 stages a victorious come back via First Lady, albeit failing to duplicate the massive success of its predecessor. It did not surprise that First Lady, the sequel to GMA Network’s monster 2021 hit, First Yaya, reclaimed the number one spot among most-watched dramas in the country when it premiered on February 14, Monday. According to the media rating firm, AGB Nielsen, the pilot episode of the Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez-starrer garnered a TV rating of 14.4%1, based on its National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM)People data. The show pulled off a 4.3 lead over FPJ’s…