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Mc Richard Paglicawan
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ABS-CBN’s top caliber family drama series, “Ina Kapatid Anak” topbilled by Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador trounced its newest rival program in GMA by almost 16 points.Based on the data from Kantar Media on Monday (November 26), “Ina Kapatid Anak” garnered 32.9% national TV ratings, while the pilot episode of its latest competition “Pahiram ng Sandali” only got 17.5%. The Kapamilya series also ruled its timeslot last Friday (November 23) with 31.9% national TV ratings, or almost 14 points higher than the final episode of “Coffee Prince: Pinoy Version” which only got 18.2%.Meanwhile, the plot of…
After getting her ‘perfect gift’ from her husband Zoren Legaspi through their grand mob wedding, seasoned actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel will give the TV viewers a special kind of present this Saturday (December 1) as she topbills the Christmas countdown special of ABS-CBN’s top-rating fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapantaym.”In an episode titled ‘Perfect Gift,’ Carmina will give life to the role of Joanna, a woman who did not experience a beautiful childhood. Because of her parents’ shortcomings when she was still young, Joanna did everything while growing up so she can to give everything that her son asks for. Despite…
Well-acclaimed actors Carlo Aquino and Joem Bascon will portray bisexual lovers in the upcoming heavy drama episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (December 1).Kevin (Carlo) and Alan (Joem) are both bisexuals who just met thru a casual sex. Soon they found themselves falling in love with one another and eventually entered in a relationship.Their affair was filled with happiness until they knew that Kevin was infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and his case was already in AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) condition. Later on, Kevin confessed to Alan that he acquired the virus because of engaging in casual…
The final polls in the Radio category of Netizens’ Choice Awards are now open!Check out the five finalists each for the categories Favorite AM Radio Station, Favorite FM Radio Station, Favorite FM Radio Show and Favorite FM Radio DJ.Favorite AM Radio StationFavorite AM Radio StationFavorite FM Radio StationFavorite FM Radio StationFavorite FM Radio ShowFavorite FM Radio ShowFavorite FM Radio DJFavorite FM Radio DJPOLL ENDS: December 31, 2012These polls are also being held simultaneously on Showbiznest.com and Starmometer.com.
Diamond Star Maricel Soriano officially signs contract with Kapamilya Network today.Maricel Soriano is glad to be back as a Kapamilya artist! With Maricel during the contract signing at ABS-CBN is her manager Shirley Kuan with Deo Endrinal, Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN Channel 2 head Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN president and COO Charo Santos-Concio.She will be doing the upcoming teleserye “Bukas na lang kita Mamahalin” with other Kapamilya stars Gerald Anderson, Cristine Reyes, Rayver Cruz, Dina Bonnevie, TonTon Guttierez, and Diana Zubiri and to be directed by Jerome Ponocan Chavez and Tots Mariscal Sanchez. This soap is already on its is production stage…
South Korean rap star Psy’s music video “Gangnam Style” on Saturday became the most watched item ever posted to YouTube with more than 800 million views, edging past Canadian teen star Justin Bieber’s 2-year-old video for his song “Baby.”Psy and his legendary k-pop sensation, “Gangnam Style,” which as of today, November 24, 2012, is the most viewed video of all time on YouTube, beating out the former reigning champ, Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” Within a few hours, “Gangnam Style” had gone up to more than 809 million views.”Gangnam Style” was first posted to YouTube in July, and by the following month…
TV5 International continues to expand with the recent launch of channels Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International in Canada.Held last November 3 during the PNT Singing Idol 2102 Grand Finals in Vancouver, the launch introduced to the public the availability of TV5’s channels through the Turbo TV bar, an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television)-powered device that transforms regular TV into a smart TV.The Turbo TV bar allows users the flexibility to download and install their favorite Apps from the Google Store. Viewers can enjoy both local Canadian programs and TV5’s news and entertainment shows while having the functions of a desktop…
The Metropolitan Museum of Manila, in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland, is presenting the works of eight contemporary Finnish printmakers through the exhibition Contemporary Lithography from Finland.Set to open on November 8, 2012 at the Met Museum’s Tall Galleries, Contemporary Lithography from Finland is a debut exposition of Finnish printmakers in Manila. It comprises thirty three works by some of the most active lithographers from the Nordic country.The participating artists –Maija Albrecht, Kalle Berg, Matti Hintikka, Valpuri Kylmänen, Kuuuti Lavonen, Tapani Mikkonen, Kaisu Sirviö, and Miikka Vaskola have selected representative samples of their production. Most were made in the…
This is the video of the “Miss Saigon” prod in “ASAP 2012” on November 24.Actress-singer Tippy dos Santos, who made it to the callbacks in last week’s Manila auditions for the international hit musical “Miss Saigon,” showed off her vocal pipes as she sang the musical’s popular duet “Sun and Moon” on “ASAP 2012” on Sunday. She was joined by Liezel Garcia and Jed Madela on this prod.
Here’s the video (three parts) of the “Party Pilipinas Move” – Homage to Miss Saigon directed by Rico Gutierrez aired last Sunday on GMA Network.Kapuso stars Rachelle Ann Go, Frencheska Farr and Aicelle Santos received a third call back in the Philippine auditions for “Miss Saigon” to be restaged in the United Kingdom next year. Rita de Guzman joined the prod with Robert Seña and Gian Magdangal.At least a thousand people have auditioned for roles in the famed musical out of which 74 hopefuls were shortlisted for another try out held a few hours ago. The three celebrities and the…
Jude Law is considered one of Britain’s finest actors, with a wealth and variety of film and theater performances to his credit. Law will star opposite Keira Knightley in Joe Wright’s “Anna Karenina.” Last year, he reunited with Guy Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr., on “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” reprising his role from the global boxoffice success “Sherlock Holmes”. In his new animation film in DreamWorks Animations he plays evil entity known as Pitch.“The Guardians represent hope, joy, wonder and dreams,” producer Christina Steinberg notes. “If Pitch is able to take them out, they will literally cease to exist.…
Join this and capture the bright Christmas – decorate your place with Christmas decors and lights, your house or the “Liwanag Park” near you.Take picture and upload the photo to the “Maliwanag ang Pasko” Facebook app and win P5,000. Through joining this Meralco campaign you can help send children back to school to have a brighter future.Here’s the complete mechanics:1. Light up your home this Christmas or visit any one of the many Liwanag Parks all over the country.2. Take a photo of your lighted home (Liwanag sa Tahanan), or of the Liwanag Park.a. For Liwanag sa Tahanan, submit a…
Meralco once again opens its Liwanag Park to the public in time for the Christmas season.The park features light displays and attractions like Christmas figures made of scrap copper wire, a mini train ride for visitors, the Toy Town and a bazaar among others. In recent years, the park has been recognized as a must-see Christmas destination in the metro. The park will be open to the public every day, until January 6, from 6-10 PM.In a related development, the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently partnered with Meralco to help set up other Liwanag Parks in different cities and municipalities…
The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Columbia.The representative of the Philippines and member of the Philippine Volcanoes rugby team, Andrew Wolff, came in second in the Mr. World 2012 competition tonight in Kent, England.Third place went to Leo Delaney of Ireland.Rounding out the top 10 in the Mr. World contest were Belgium’s Gianni Sennesael, Canada’s Frankie Cena, Croatia’s Vanja Grgeć, England’s Roland Johnson, Lebanon’s Rodolphe Bou Nader, Peru’s Rodrigo Fernandini and Vietnam’s Trương Nam Thành.The prestigious Mr. World Pageant established in 1996, is the search for the most desirable man in the world, an…
Two of the country’s comics, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola will tickle moviegoers’ funny bones in “Kilabots Pogi Brothers…Weh!?,” which hits local theaters Nov. 28.The two promise to double the fun and laughter in this fitting follow-up to “Scaregivers.” The Jose-Wally tandem is undoubtedly today’s hottest, hot enough for APT Entertainment and M-ZET TV Production, Inc. to bankroll a project for them as pre-Christmas treat for Pinoy fans.
Online heartthrob Kimpoy Feliciano will be launching his debut album this November 30, 4 p.m., at the Entertainment Center of SM Manila.The album includes the hit single Ikaw Lang, which topped www.mymusicstore.com.ph and MYX Charts.Kimpoy, who is based in New Zealand, went home three months ago to work on his album – recording, pictorials and music video shoots. Now, he is back in town to promote his album, produced by platinum producer Ito Rapadas for Universal Records.“I am excited to spend this special day with all of my friends. It will surely be a fun day. We have prepared a…