Author: Bernardo
Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo admitted that he almost rejected the lead role offer in the upcoming teleserye Legal Wives because he thought it would be heavy. After his challenging role in the GMA Network action-drama series Cain at Abel, Dennis wished to have a lighter project after it. So, when Legal Wives was offered to him, he was hesitant at first. “Ineexpect ko na makuhang show, yung light lang, parang romcom na style, ganun yung ineexpect ko and ganun sana yung nirequest ko dahil nga siguro napagod ako sa dati. “So, medyo nagduda ko hindi dahil sa potential ng show,…
It’s Showtime host and comedian Vice Ganda slammed the government for prioritizing the standardization of the viand Adobo rather than its administrative system. During the Reina ng Tahanan segment of It’s Showtime, Reinanay Flor Tumang was asked about the ingredient she wants to add to the Adobo recipe. Tumang said that she wants to add sugar and pineapple in Adobo to give it an additional sweet and sour flavor. Vice then noticed that Flor struggled in answering the question so, he blamed the government for promoting the standardization of the Adobo dish. “Tignan mo naguluhan si Mother. ‘Wag kang mag-alala…
It’s Showtime fans commend the show’s production team for its improved stage set-up and technicalities. On Monday, July 19, It’s Showtime wowed the viewers as they showcased the aesthetic improvements of their show. @ALTiWantTFC shows appreciation for the improvement made by It’s Showtime. Also, the new LED screens were noticeable and it added to the overall visual impact of each segment. https://twitter.com/ALTiWantTFC/status/1416975105809211393?s=20 https://twitter.com/ALTiWantTFC/status/1416976139659071489?s=20 https://twitter.com/ALTiWantTFC/status/1416978497721962500?s=20 @ChakapusoPH commended the new stage set-up that delivered a somewhat ‘grand finals’ vibe for the audience. https://twitter.com/ChakapusoPH/status/1417009592102313991?s=20 @KpmlyUNIVERSE said that It’s Showtime gave more than what it suggested before. https://twitter.com/KpmlyUNIVERSE/status/1416987310491537412?s=20 Other netizens then congratulated and complimented…
Popinoy received the highest rating among other TV5 shows on July 11. Christopher Nocon, part of the show’s production team, celebrated this milestone for the newest reality talent show of TV5. According to AGB Nielsen NUTAM, Popinoy earned 9.8%, which is the highest rating for a TV5 show on that day. https://twitter.com/chris_nocon/status/1415815946803896320?s=20 The rating is a significant rise compared to July 4, where the show only earned 2.9% and ranked 14th among all shows from different networks. The July 11 episode has the official hashtag #PoPinoyRoadToPop10. Aside from topping the rating chart, Popinoy also trended online. https://twitter.com/PoPinoyTV/status/1414186369111363585?s=20 Popdreamers exhibited their…
Toni Gonzaga reveals the most challenging thing about being a Pinoy Big Brother housemate and talks about the identity of ‘Kuya’. In an interview with Wil Dasovich, Toni shared her experience inside the PBB house. Wil, who is also a former housemate, asked if Toni knows how Big Brother looks like. Toni said yes then Wil said that he also knows about the identity of Kuya. Wil was about to say something else but, Toni signaled to keep quiet, and then they both laughed. The identity of Big Brother is one of the mysteries of the showbiz industry. Though there…
Despite a big difference in audience share and reach, the ratings of ABS-CBN’s Ang Probinsyano and GMA Network’s The World Between Us fall on a tight battle. TWBU recorded decreasing ratings for two consecutive days with 14.1% and 12.9%, on July 12 and 13, respectively. As the GMA Network show earned its record-low ratings, its rival program FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is slowly rising. From 3.7% on July 12, the gap between the ratings of the two shows lowered to 1.9% on July 13. Compared to the predecessor of TWBU, which is First Yaya, the latter consistently topped the charts and…
After topping the chart during its pilot week, the GMA Network series The World Between Us (TWBU) earns lower ratings this week. TWBU started its premiere on July 5, smoothly. Its second episode soared higher compared to its pilot episode by 0.5%. The said series which stars Alden Richards, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Tom Rodriguez also topped the AGB Nielsen NUTAM survey on July 8, during its pilot week. However, in its second week, the ratings of the said series dropped. It started the week with 14.1% and the next day, a record low of 12.9% rating was reported, ranking second…
Anne Curtis is about to fulfill her comeback on the noontime show It’s Showtime. Viva Artists Agency revealed that they are still working on some details for the return of Curtis to the show. Curtis’s manager Veronique Corpuz said that the actress-host misses performing before the public. “She owes it to her followers to give something back in return. Also to renew her connection to the fans.” Anne promised the fans that she would return to It’s Showtime soon but, she did specify when. Aside from her anticipated It’s Showtime return, Curtis, is also preparing for an upcoming Kapamilya project. Recently,…
Wowowin host, Willie Revillame respects celebrities who opted to shift to other networks. Currently, there is a trade-off of celebrities from different networks. However, as celebrities move to other networks, they also become targets of criticisms by netizens who do not understand their motivations. Willie pleads to the public to stop judging artists who decided to shift to another network. “Kung may magdesisyong mga artista na lumipat, may sari-sarili tayong buhay, sari-sariling desisyon so, pabayaan natin kung saan sila masaya.” https://youtu.be/IODDNeqP_lE?t=117 Mostly, Kapamilya artists move to other networks because of ABS-CBN’s shutdown. Due to the need to earn a living…
Johnny ‘Mr. M’ Manahan revealed that some ABS-CBN artists approached him and expressed willingness in joining him in GMA Network. GMA Network officially welcomed Mr. M as a Kapuso on July 13. Mr. M is the former head of Star Magic, the talent management arm of ABS-CBN, and left the said position in 2020 when he moved to TV5. As he moved to GMA Network, Mr. M shared that there were Kapamilya artists who wished to join him in the transfer. However, he advised them not to leave ABS-CBN since they are doing well there and they still have existing…
The ‘King of Talk’ Boy Abunda believes that the ABS-CBN family should remain hopeful amidst being ‘franchiseless’. Abunda admitted that the Kapamilya employees and supporters have no option but to continue hoping that ABS-CBN can go back to free TV someday. “We have no other choice. I will be very honest. Wala naman tayong ibang espasyo but to be hopeful.” He also pointed out that despite the trials brought upon by the pandemic and the non-renewal of their franchise, ABS-CBN should rise and bounce back slowly so, it can survive. “We have been pushed to the wall, and there is…
When asked if ABS-CBN can be granted a franchise under a new administration, former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said there is always hope. “Ang prangkisa naman po parati ay parang buhay ‘yan e. Basta may buhay, may pag-asa.” Rep. Cayetano pointed out that discussions about the network’s franchise can be reopened and reviewed anytime. However, he cannot really say if the network can be granted a new franchise under a new administration. “Pero kung ang tanong ay may pag-sa, parating may pag-asa ‘yan kasi you can refile it.” On July 10, 2020, Congress, under the leadership of Cayetano voted…
It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda celebrates ABS-CBN’s survival a year after Congress decided to reject its franchise renewal bid. Vice Ganda said that the pain he felt when the franchise was rejected now turned to happiness seeing their network flourish despite the challenges. “Dati sobra akong nalulungkot, talagang nadudurog puso ko. Pero ngayon, sumasaya na ko. Parang, the pain that I felt before is giving me strength right now. My God, isang taon na po ang nakakalipas pero nakatindig pa rin tayo ha” On July 10 last year, Congress, with a vote of 70-11, rejected the franchise renewal bid of…
A year after the ABS-CBN franchise denial, Kapamilya employees and supporters remember Congressmen who voted against ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. A year after the ABS-CBN franchise denial, Kapamilya employees and supporters remember Congressmen who voted against ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. Journalist Christian Esguerra assured that the people remember their vote to deny the franchise as he shares video interviews of Reps. Eric Martinez Eric Yap, and Sharon Garin. Journalist Christian Esguerra assured that the people remember their vote to deny the franchise as he shares video interviews of Reps. Eric Martinez Eric Yap, and Sharon Garin. https://twitter.com/IanEsguerra/status/1413427287077183488?s=20 https://twitter.com/IanEsguerra/status/1413428025442504708?s=20 https://twitter.com/IanEsguerra/status/1413428180325519360?s=20 Multi-awarded screenwriter Jerry…
“Dapat i-enjoy natin ngayon dahil ang direktor natin ngayon ay si John Prats,” Vhong Navarro proudly revealed on July 9 during theTawag ng Tanghalan segment of It’s Showtime. After years of working in front of the camera as an actor-dancer-choreographer, Prats is now slowly transitioning to working behind the scenes as he recently directed the noontime show It’s Showtime. Vhong did not clarify if John will be the permanent host of the said show. However, this is not the first time that Prats directed the show because he is also the director of the It’s Showtime segment, Reina ng Tahanan.…
As award-winning actress Bea Alonzo moves to GMA Network, Kapuso stars Barbie Forteza, Shaira Diaz, David Licauco, Alden Richards, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Christian Bautista express their willingness to work with her soon. Barbie felt ‘kilig’ when Bea said that she is looking forward to work with her as she moves to GMA Network. https://twitter.com/dealwithBARBIE/status/1410935017677549569?s=20 During their respective virtual mediacon for the renewal of their GMA Network contracts, Shaira and David also expressed their interest in working with Bea. Shaira said that among the new Kapuso artists, she really looks up to Bea so, she is glad that Bea is…