Author: JE CC

Looks like none of Cardo Dalisay’s villains can get on the viewers’ nerves more than Aling Virgie—the character portrayed by veteran actress, Sharmaine Centenera-Buencamino.  If you are a regular FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano viewer, chances are, that Centenera-Buencamino’s character, has made your brows raised, more than once.  She has been against Cardo Dalisay (Coco Martin), ever since. Aling Virgie regularly attracts attention from the viewers with her hysterical rants against Dalisay and the members of Task Force Aguila.  Aling Virgie is the mother of Cardo’s late wife, Alyana Dalisay (Yassi Pressman), who died after getting caught in the crossfire between the elite police group,…

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The now undisputed no.1 local tv series online, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, proved itself once more, as it broke the record it previously set on the video streaming site, Youtube, for having the most concurrent viewers. ABS-CBN’s long-time running teleserye, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has reached a new high, in its nearly a year of being aired online. Following ABS-CBN’s shutdown, the Coco Martin-starrer has since then started streaming on the video streaming platform, Youtube. While it has already resumed its broadcast on free television, its online viewership has been, nonetheless, steadily going up In January 2021, concurrent viewership of the show…

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The most talented actor wins the prize. That may not be true on every occasion, and for every actor, but taking home the top acting honors more than once, is surely a legendary feat.  We look through the winners of the five biggest film awards: FAMAS, Urian, Luna, Star Awards, Young Critics Circle in the country, and of the Metro Manila Film Festival–to come up with this list of local actors with most wins for ‘Best Actor’ wins from 2000 to 2020. Allen Dizon, won six times Dizon is known for his award-winning roles in a number of both independent…

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‘Heartful Café’ endears with its light and breezy appeal, made possible by its lovely account of a magical romance born out of love of coffee GMA Network Actors:Julie Anne San Jose, David Licauco, Edgar Allan Guzman, Zonia Mejia, Ayra Mariano, Jamir Zabarte, Victor Anastacio, Angel Guardian Genre: Drama, Romance Premise: An online novelist and a struggling café owner team up with a handsome and goal-driven young businessman, to help her salvage her sinking business. Time slot: Weeknights, after First Yaya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjwbxmyZtIE Why You Should See It: GMA Network’s new primetime series, Heartful Café’, talks so much about coffee. But that’s…

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ABS-CBN remains far from returning to its former glory, but it has undoubtedly made incredible progress in its quest to return to the service of the Filipino people. On May 5, TV Patrol, ABS-CBN’s flagship newscast, marks its first year of not being aired on free television. The day also marks the first year since ABS-CBN signed off, following NTC’s cease-and-desist order, due to the expiration of its 1995 franchise. ABS-CBN’s departure from free television has sent waves of frustration and panic across the entertainment industry. It has also left a debilitating effect on press journalism. The loss of livelihood…

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ABS-CBN’s practically unceremonious departure from the main competition, sent a shockwave of misfortune to many businesses, but it has also allowed a few to thrive inordinately in its wake. The closure of ABS-CBN’s various businesses caused a negative domino effect in the economy, even before its July 2020 franchise denial. Now a year into its operation without a franchise, the Network has somehow collected fragments of its shattered form, but it continues to suffer the inadvertent consequences of its departure from free television. The same can be said for other businesses which continue to endure the challenges, both of the…

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BGYO’s latest single reminds us of a summer romance—its breezy feels, heartwarming sunshine, and light sensuality, reminiscent of what it feels to fall for someone, for the first time. The latest track from the up-and-coming P-Pop group, BGYO, seemingly eclipses the onset of bright summer. The group’s second single, and the original soundtrack to an upcoming series of the same name, ‘He’s Into Her’ carries a light and summery vibe, while keeping the P-Pop’s contagious verve and electropop rhythm, properly in place within its beats. That is, while this track plays at a much gentler pace (compared to ‘The Light’),…

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One year into its post-shutdown operation, ABS-CBN still endures the debilitating impacts of its tragic departure from free television.  These days, ABS-CBN feels virtually everywhere. It’s been airing again on free television—albeit with a limited nationwide presence. It has secured a partnership with popular international video streaming services, while strengthening its own, for local and foreign audiences. On cable, more channels are carrying Kapamilya-produced programs. On social media, several platforms have tied up with the now franchise-less network. ABS-CBN is back, not just on free tv, but practically, everywhere. And yet, that’s both an observation and experience not too many…

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The most talented actor wins the prize. That may not be true in every occasion, and for every actress, but taking home the top acting honors more than once, is surely a legendary feat.  We look through the winners of the five biggest film awards: FAMAS, Urian, Luna, Star Awards, Young Critics Circle in the country, and of the Metro Manila Film Festival–to come up with this list of local actresses with most wins for ‘Best Actress’ from 2000 to 2020. Vilma Santos, won nine times. The crown belongs to the Star for all Seasons for having the most wins…

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Turning 31 this year, Chiu continues to expand her horizon, as an influencer, as a host, as an actress, and as a multimedia personality. She is undoubtedly already on the cusp of her greatness, but she continues to push herself further to create new highs for her astounding career. How Kim Chiu turned her viral Bawal Lumabas gaffe last year into a gold mine is an incredible feat. Not too many artists—in her generation, and before her, have ever accomplished as such.  On the heels of her viral online blunder, a streak of career-defining projects made what could have been a regular…

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Several homegrown talents took ABS-CBN’s departure from free television a cue for them to search for other opportunities in other venues, including new talent management agencies, and TV networks. But as always, for ABS-CBN, stars come and go. Those who parted ways still found their way back home in ABS-CBN, while some chose to start anew with a franchise-less Network. Now one year after its devastating franchise denial, ABS-CBN welcomed the return of a number of stars (who left the Network, after the shutdown). At the same time, it has also opened its doors for artists from rival stations.  ABS-CBN’s…

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Teleseryes (Pinoy TV Series) are known for their distinct qualities that set them apart from foreign dramas. Naturally, a teleserye or a local soap opera bears utter resemblance[s] to Latin Telenovelas. Its main features involve a hero/heroine whose life is often miserable by a nefarious arch-nemesis. Storylines are often comprised of the protagonist’s struggle to fight for her family, dreams, and loved ones. The proceedings usually showcase the villain’s wicked deeds. The protagonist is [usually] portrayed as a cunning character whose time to have her or his revenge–underscores her or his tenacity and bravery to topple the story’s antagonists. Filipino…

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ABS-CBN just named the next love team to join its Big League of Love Teams via the teaser trailer of the highly-anticipated series He’s Into Her. The path to superstardom has been seemingly set for up-and-coming stars–Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. This is after their home network, ABS-CBN, practically called them the next pair to join the likes of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, Claudine Barretto and Rico Yan, Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual–are among the Network’s homegrown love teams. In the teaser of the upcoming iWantTFC series, He’s Into Her, ABS-CBN gave special mention to the phenomenal love teams it produced…

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If you think the heat of the summer is already unbearable, think again. With the debut of the primetime series Init sa Magdamag on April 19, ABS-CBN will make summer nights even hotter—but in a good way, of course. The warm reception of netizens and Kapamilya viewers to Init sa Magdamag’s official trailer—whose views shot up to several million, on both Youtube and Facebook—seems to be a strong indication of the overwhelming excitement that has been mounting for the series, since it was announced last year. Featuring Yam Concepcion in her first-ever leading teleserye role, the new sexy drama is set…

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Following ABS-CBN’s departure from free television last year, and its decision to allow its talents to transfer to other stations. A continuous outward stream of talents from the network, but an inward shift of new talents occurred, who surprisingly chose to work for the now franchise-less broadcast giant.  How the shutdown so far affected the movements of artists between networks, a year since ABS-CBN’s 1995 franchise expired? The number of big stars either leaving or remaining with the Network and a surprise arrival of new transferees from other networks seems to be a strong indication of the influence and power…

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The ABS’CBN’s new primetime drama–Init sa Magdamag is blessed copiously with an intriguing plot. It has equally talented and beautiful actors in the cast with steamy romance. Such a potent mix poised to glue its viewers glued on their TV screens every night. TV5 | A2Z | Kapamilya Channel Actors: Yam Concepcion, Gerald Anderson, JM de Guzman, Albie Casiño, Tetchi Agbayani, Aleck Bovick, Nikko Natividad, Kate Alejandrino, Mica Javier, Alexa Ilacad, Gab Lagman, Mark Oblea, Joey Marquez Format/Genre: Teleserye/Romance, Drama Premise: A woman married into a family of politicians, yet her relationship with her husband is marred. It is because…

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