Author: Lion's Den

Kapamilya actor and Star Magic artist Zanjoe Marudo is the only Asian artist nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor category in the 45th International Emmy Awards. The model turned actor is competing against actors Julio Andrade (Brazil), Kenneth Branagh (United Kingdom), and Kad Merad (France) in the category. “This recognition from the iEmmys is a personal milestone for me as an actor and as a Filipino. This is a dream come true. I thank the jurors, the show “MMK,” ABS-CBN and Star Magic,” said Zanjoe. Zanjoe is nominated for his exceptional portrayal of a father with paranoid schizophrenia in…

Viewers are set to witness another whimsical story that will share valuable lessons this Sunday (Oct 1) as teen idols Grae Fernandez and Andrea Brillantes star in their very own series “Wansapanataym Presents: Louie’s Biton.” Don’t miss Grae and Andrea in their first-ever starring role in “Wansapanataym” as they teach the value of contentment that will surely captivate Pinoy kids nationwide. Get to know Louie (Grae Fernandez), the teenager who once lived a fancy life but now experiences hardships after the unexpected death of his father. He lives with his mother Mary Jane (Dimples Romana), who works hard for their…

Enter a whirlwind of graceful gowns, dashing suits, and bright stars as Lifestyle TV (SKYcable ch. 52) airs the Star Magic Ball 2017’s Red Carpet live this Saturday (September 30) at 6:30 in the evening. Go behind the scenes with Lifestyle and get exclusive access to celebrity arrivals, and fashion and style updates with Gretchen Ho, insider interviews and red carpet glam info with Raymond Gutierrez; and straight forward fashion commentaries with Lifestyle’s equally fashionable panelists: Tim Yap, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, and Metro’s beauty editor and Metro Weddings editor-in-chief Kate Paras. Guest panelists include fashion designers Patty Ang, Michael Leyva and Mark Bumgarner to divulge…

The Vivo V7+, which was unveiled just a short seven days ago with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla leading the roster of celebrity endorsers, is proven to be the fastest-selling smartphone to date, already receiving more than 5,000+ pre-orders. The V7+, the latest pride of the topnotch Chinese smartphone manufacturer, boasts of a world-first 24MP front camera, a Face ID security access, and a 5.99” all-screen display. The pre-orders skyrocketed mainly because of the V7+’s top-of-the-line features. The V7+, a selfie-centric phone’s front-facing 24MP camera rocks LED flash and smart photography algorithms which produce sharp and natural-looking photos. The V7+…

You asked for it, and we’re bringing it back! Samsung’s Curved TV Sale is returning from September 21 to October 15. You can get up to 30% off the Samsung 49 or 65-inch Curved Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV and the Samsung Curved Soundbar Sound+. With the Curved UHD TV’s sleek curved screen design, watching TV has never been a more immersive experience. Its full 360 degree viewing angle and 4K resolution picture quality bring you closer to your favorite shows and movies. Its UHD Up-scaling engine seamlessly enhances any low-resolution content on-screen to a higher level of clarity, all…

PHILIPPINES (September 28, 2017) – The boundaries that lie between military discipline and human emotions are put to the test in the new drama series Valor, which premieres this October on AXN. Valor tells the story of two U. S. Army helicopter pilots, Warrant Officer Nora Madani (Christina Ochoa) and her commanding officer, Captain Leland Gallo (Matt Barr), as they lead an elite unit known as the Shadow Raiders on a top secret mission in Somalia. Things do not go as planned and the two are the only ones who make it back safely. When news breaks out that one…

Local film fans have new names to watch out for as premier Apple partner Power Mac Center awarded the bold, brave, and brilliant filmmakers who showcased their digital storytelling prowess at the recently concluded Pixelworx: Cinemansanas campaign. The Cinemansanas main challenge was to create short films using an iPhone. This year’s competition has two categories: (1) “Do you have a minute?”, open to everyone who can create a 60-second film; and (2) Masterclass with Brillante Mendoza, exclusive to attendees of international award-winning director Brillante Mendoza’s training sessions. “Cinemansanas is Power Mac Center’s way of showcasing the brilliance of Filipino filmmakers.…

An island with lush forest covers, trimmed with fine white sand and a crown of gleaming blue waters—Siargao is indeed another gem in the Pearl of the Orient that both surfers and beach bums dream about. And as more travelers chase the breathtaking giant waves of Siargao, this island paradise becomes more within reach with Cebu Pacific’s special additional flights to the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Starting December 17, 2017, up until March 24, 2018, the Philippines’ leading carrier will be flying direct between Manila and Siargao, six times a week. For as low as PHP2,370, vacationers from the…

Manila, Philippines- Feeling the dreary chill of sweater weather? Go grab your best buds and indulge yourselves with a well-deserved staycation in these hip and pretty hotels for less than PhP 2,000! Its guilt-free and easy on your pockets! 1. ZEN Home Knightsbridge Residences Makati Address: B. Valdez, Manila 1210, Philippines Price: Php 1,899/studio unit/night. Book at https://goo.gl/x7x4DV Fancy yourself a dip in the pool at daytime and a night out in the bar? ZEN Home Knightsbridge is perfect then! ZEN Home Knightsbridge offers the best studios in the city with flat-screen cable television, speedy wifi, air conditioning,…

Back from last year’s hit classical concert “Songs from a Silver World,” the talented scholars of Klassikal Music Foundation (KMF) are set to put a grand twist on some of the most enjoyable songs ever written in “Klassikal Music Foundation presents: One with the Stars,” KMF’s 10th anniversary musical extravaganza. Founded in 2007 by McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman Dr. George T. Yang, KMF is a scholarship fund that provides assistance to deserving students who are financially incapable of pushing through with costly music degrees. By doing so, this brings these wunderkinds closer to their dreams. “One with the Stars”…

September 28, 2017 DUBAI, MIDDLE EAST — The “Rakrakan” concert series from 2006 to 2009.  The groundbreaking “FilExpo” in 2008. The first “It’s Showtime” outside the Philippines in 2011. The thrilling “JaDine In Love” in Dubai in 2016.  The milestone “ASAP in Dubai” in 2014.  The record-breaking “Birit Queens in Abu Dhabi” this year. From concert series, trade fairs to franchised events, ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC) has been delivering the most epic Filipino events to the Middle East that bring together Filipinos to celebrate as one community and which have come to be the most anticipated in the region. This year,…

Jollibee makes kids’ playtime more exciting with fun music from the Jolly Musical Band that comes with every Jolly Kiddie Meal. Kids can enjoy jamming with Jollibee and Friends by simply collecting and connecting the toys to form the stage, assemble the band, and see performance-ready Jollibee, Hetty, Popo, Twirlie, and Yum with their instruments. Simply push each of the collectibles to the left or to the right to see some of their awesome concert moves. See and hear Jollibee sway and sing sweet melodies while Hetty dances and shakes her maracas. Watch as Popo strums the strings of his…

Out of 15 dance crews, nine schools remain to battle for street dance supremacy in the upcoming “MYX Moves Street Dance Competition” Grand Finals on October 14 (Saturday) at the KIA Theatre. The MYX Moves Street Dance Competition is a flagship event of MYX, the country’s number one music channel, where the strongest high school dance crews in Mega Manila battle it out for the top spot as this year’s Grand Champion. Fresh original dance tracks from Star Music are incorporated in the crews’ choreography. In the semi-finals held recently at the Ayala Malls South Park, Dance X of Xavier School set…

Mornings will be even brighter for viewers nationwide as Kapamilya stars Arci Muñoz and JC Santos join the cast of ABS-CBN morning series “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.” After their breakup, Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) and Bianca (Kim Chiu) face the new chapter of their lives with new people who will help them chase their dreams and change the course of their fate. The show already introduced Alex (Arci), Gabriel’s free-spirited boss who has a determined heart to achieve her goals in life. But aside from being a partner at work, she will also become Gabriel’s friend who will help him ease…

TOKYO, JAPAN, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 – Headlines of entertainment news in recent years attest to the breadth of the Filipino talent, especially in the field of music — from singing competitions in search of the best amateur performers to reality shows such as “America’s Got Talent”.  This wealth of talent continues to catch the attention of international icons including music producer David Foster who said in an interview with ABS-CBN: “I don’t know what’s in the water over there in the Philippines but there are a lot of great singers out there”. This October, The Filipino Channel (TFC) will continue to prove…

Warner TV launched on Tribe in the Philippines and Indonesia last September 18 for subscribers on the OTT service. The announcement comes just before the September 26 debut of Young Sheldon, a brand new comedy series from Chuck Lorre and Big Bang Theory spinoff. Warner TV is the home to an array of DC superhero shows such as DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash and iZOMBIE; comedy series such as The Big Bang Theory and Angie Tribeca, dramas such as Blindspot and The Last Ship; as well as blockbuster movies from the biggest franchises such as The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Batman, and the likes of Inception, Pacific Rim and Interstellar.  Vishal…