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Golden Dove Awards 2009 Winners

2009-11-15T05:12:00.000+08:00

The KBP paid tribute to outstanding achievement and excellence in the Philippine broadcast media during the 17th Golden Dove Awards during awarding ceremonies last November 14, 2008 at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City. Following is the list of this year’s winners.

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

KBP Lifetime Achievement Award:
Rino M. Basilio

KBP Lifetime Achievement (Posthumous):
Mr. Guillermo Torres, Sr,
Atty. Fernando Ma. Alberto

Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award:
Korina Sanchez, ABS-CBN

BEST STATIONS

Best Television Station:
Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best AM Radio Station:
DZMM, ABS-CBN

Best FM Radio Station:
DWJM/JAM 88.3, Raven Broadcasting Corp.

BEST PROGRAMS

TELEVISION

Best Newscast:
News Patrol “Manila Peninsula Seige,” Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Public Affairs Program:
XXX (March 1, 2008), Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Games/Variety Program:
Sharon “World Class” (May 18, 2008) Channel 2 ABS-CBN

Best Comedy Program
:
NO WINNER

Best Drama Program:
“Maalaala Mo Kaya – Sako”, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Culture & Arts Program:
Mag TV Na Atin To!, DZRR TV30 Baguio, ABS-CBN

Best Children’s Program:
Sine Eskwela “Global Warming,” Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Documentary Program:
“Runaways Human Trafficking” Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Science & Technology Program:
Matanglawin “Mad Science”, Channel 2 ABS-CBN

Best Public Service Program:
Salamat Dok, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Magazine Program:
Matanglawin “Barangay Maahas”, Channel 2 ABS-CBN

Best Specials:
Bantay Bata 10th Anniversary, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Sports Program:
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2008, Channel 2 ABS-CBN

RADIO

Best Newscast:
RMN News, DZXL-AM, Radio Mindanao Network

Best Public Affairs Program:
Tambalang Failon at Sanchez, DZMM-AM ABS-CBN

Best Games/Variety Program:
Todo-Todo Walang Preno, DZMM-AM ABS-CBN

Best Drama Program:
Radyo Balintataw, DZRH-AM, Manila Broadcasting Company

Best Science & Technology Program:
Doctors On-line, DZAS-AM, Far East Bctg.Co.

Best Children’s Program:
Usapang Pambata , DXND-AM, Notre Dame Bctg. Corp.

Best Documentary Program:
Tabas ng Batas, DZAS-AM, Far East Broadcasting Co.

Best Culture & Arts Program:
Radyo Balintataw, DZRH-AM Manila

Best Public Service Program:
DZRH Operation Tulong, DZRH-AM, Manila Bctg. Co.

Best Magazine Program:
Heard on Thursday, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio

Best Specials:
Year- End Countdown Special 07, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicators, Inc.

Best Sports Program:
MBC Sports, DZRH-AM, Manila Broadcasting Corp.

Best Comedy Program:
Countdown Top Seven, DWRX-FM/ Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicator Inc.

BEST PERSONALITIES

TELEVISION

Best Newscaster:
Ted Failon “TV Patrol World”, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Field Reporter:
Nony Basco, TV 10 Iloilo, ABS-CBN

Best Public Affairs Program Host:
Sonia P. Soto, CLTV 36, Central Luzon Bctg.

Best Public Service Program Host:
Cherly Cosim, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Variety Program Host:
NO WINNER

Best Magazine Program Host:
Korina Sanchez/Rated K, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Science and Technology Journalist:
TJ Manotoc, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

RADIO

Best Newscaster:
May Ortega, DYOK-AM/Aksyon Radyo Iloilo, Manila Bdctg. Co.

Best Field Reporter:
Noel Alamar, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

Best Public Affairs Program Host:
Korina Sanchez, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

Best Public Service Program Host:
Marvin Javier & Hannah Señers “Bantay OFW” DZXL-AM, Radio Mindanao Network

Best Games/Variety Program Host:
Chico Garcia, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicators, Inc

Best Music Radio Jock:
Delamar, DWRX-FM/Monster Radio Audiovisual Communicators, Inc.

Best Magazine Program Host:
Philip Bardon a.k.a. Reggie Valdez, DWRR-FM 107.9 ABS-CBN

Best Science & Technology Journalist:
Angelo Palmones, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA’s)

Best Television PSA:
Values Campaign, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Radio PSA:
Panunumpa, DZXL-AM, Radio Mindanao Network

BEST STATION PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

Best Television Station Promotional Material:
2007 Christmas Station ID, Channel 2, ABS-CBN

Best Radio Station Promotional Material:
Investment Scam, DZMM-AM, ABS-CBN

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Aliw Awards 2009 nominees

2009-11-15T05:09:00.000+08:00

Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. (AAFI) president Rema Manzano recently released the list of finalists for this year’s annual awards which will be presented at the Mega Tent, Pasig City on Nov. 17.

They are:

Best Child Performer — Gabby Bautista, Chenza Chrisabela, Mika Roi Torre, Clark Gamol and Rhap Salazar

Best New Artist (Male) — Dr. Fred Alconis, Diomedes Saraza, Gab Valenciano and Geoff Taylor; (Female) — Eva Castillo, Christine Love, Frencheska Farr and Martha Joy

Best Choral Group — DFA Chorale, PAL Chorale, UP Singing
Ambassadors, UST Liturgikon, UST Singers and UP Concert Chorus

Best Dance Company (Classical Folk) — Ballet Manila, Ballet Philippines, Halili Dance Company, Philippine Ballet Theater and Quezon City Performing Artist; (Modern) — Air Dance, Bungkos Palay and Hotlegs

Best Cultural Group — Dagway Sigmahanon (Sigma, Capiz), Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe (Tangub City), Sining Kabpapagariya (Gen. Santos City), Sining Kadidilimudan (Maguindanao), Umalahukan Creative Experience (Quezon City) and Iligan Performing Arts Guild (IPAG)

Best Instrumentalist — Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz (piano), Angelo Ortiz (piano), Joseph Esmilla (violin), Mary Ann Espina (piano), Nonoy Libanan (guitar) and Joseph Esmilla (violin)

Best Emcee (Female) — Phoemela Baranda, Pia Guanio, Issa Litton, Miriam Quiambao, Ladine Roxas, Iya Villania; (Male) — Boy Abunda, Ryan Agoncillo, Jojo Alejar, Billy Crawford, Marc Nelson and Tim Yap

Best Stand Up Comedy Act (Male) —Allan K, Chokoleit, John Lapuz, Pooh and Vice Ganda; (Female) — K Brosas, Candy Pangilinan, Pokwang, Rubi Ruby and Beverly Salviejo

Best Classical Performer (Male) — Noel Azarcon, Jonathan Badon, Al Gatmaitan, Randy Gillonco, Lionel Guico, Dondie Ong; (Female) Agnes Barredo, Aileen Cura, Lara Maigue, Camille Lopez Molina, Izarzurri Vidal, Ana Feleo and Fame Flores

Best Stage Actor (Musical) — Christian Bautista (West Side Story), Jordan Ladra (Ako Si Ninoy), Kierwin Larena (Troy Avenue), Franco Laurel (Isang Panaginip na Fili), Michael de Mesa (Hairspray), Francis Ong (Cinderella the Musical); (Non-Musical) — Dante Balois (Hiblang Abo), Bart Guingona (Tuesdays with Morrie), Teroy Guzman (Othello), Bembol Roco (Guerrilla sa Powell St), Robert Seña (Noli at Fili Dos Mil), Lou Veloso (Hiblang Abo) and Bodjie Pascua (Noli at Fili Dos Mil)

Best Stage Actress (Non-Musical) — Liezl Batucan (Portrait of an Artist as Filipino), Shamaine Buencamino (Atang in Non-Musical Role), Cherie Gil (Master Class), Frances Makil Ignacio (Atang in Non-Musical Role), Julia Enriquez (Noli at Fili Dos Mil); (Musical) — Joanna Ampil (West Side Story), Madel Ching (Hairspray), Karylle (West Side Story), Ayen Munji-Laurel (Atang), Cindy Liper (Ako Si Ninoy) and Aiza Marquez (Cinderella the Musical)

Best Stage Director (Musical) — Arthur Casanova (Fantasticks), Alex Cortez (Atang), Menchu Lauchengco (West Side Story), Floy Quintos (Isang Panaginip na Fili), and Vince Tañada (Ako si Ninoy); (Non-Musical) — Jose Mari Avellana (Portrait of an Artist as Filipino), Ricky Abad (Othello), Behn Cervantes (Pagsamba Ng Bayan), Romeo Narvaez (Dula’ta) and Soxie Topacio (Noli at Fili Dos Mil)

Best Musical Production — Amihan (Miriam College Institute for the Arts), Atang (Dulaang UP), Ako Si Ninoy (Philippine Stagers Foundation), Hairspray (Atlantis), Isang Panaginip na Fili (Dulaang UP) and Sleeping Beauty the Musical (Gantimpala Theater Productions)

Best Non-Musical Production — Dula’ta (Sining Kapapagariya), Gerilya sa Powell St. (Tanghalang Pilipino), Hiblang Abo (Bulwagang Gantimpala), Noli at Fili Dos Mil (PETA), Othello (Tanghalang Ateneo), Portrait of an Artist as Filipino (Repertory) and Pagsambang Bayan (Performing Society, Inc.)

Best Musical Director — Lemuel dela Cruz (Yang Klasiks), Raul Mitra (From Roots to Riches) and Raymond Marasigan and Ely Buendia (Eraserheads Reunion Concert)

Best Concert Stage Director — Louie Ignacio (From Roots to Riches), Kokoy Jimenez (Eraserheads Reunion Concert), Rowell Santiago (20/20), Freddie Santos (Yang Klassiks) and Jobert Sucaldito (Love and Laughter on Valentines Day).

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Female) — Monique Rae, Nina, Olivia, Sabrina and Sitti Navarro; (Male) — Freddie Aguilar, Richard Merk, Richard Poon, Rico Puno and R.J. Jacinto; (Group) — Draybers, Hale, M.Y.M.P., Cueshé, REtroSPECT and Sandwich

Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue) (Male) — Mark Bautista, Rico Blanco, Jimmy Bondoc, Nyoy Volante, George Yang (Yang Klasiks). (Female) Christine Love (A New Love), Joanna Ampil (Valentine Show), Marissa Sanchez (Love is a Thing), Olivia (Color of Jazz), Rachelle Ann Go (Falling In Love) and Claire dela Fuente (Timeless); (Group) — Aegis, Angelos and The CompanY

Best Collaboration in a Concert — Ogie Alcasid/Dingdong Avanzado/Rannie Raymundo (Three Tenors), Jan Nieto/Harry Santos/Bryan Termulo/Gian Magdangal (Four The First Time) and Rico J/ Ai-Ai delas Alas/Pilita Corrales (Love & Laughter on Valentines Day)

Best Major Concert (Male) — Ogie Alcasid (20/20), Gary Valenciano (Gary Live @ 25), Jed Madela (The Voice); (Female) — Charice (The Journey), Regine Velasquez (From Roots to Riches) and Sarah Geronimo (The Next One); (Group) — Eraserheads (The Reunion Concert)

Best Collaboration for a Major Concert — Martin Nievera/Pops Fernandez (Missing You), Kuh Ledsma/Pops Fernandez/Regine Velasquez/Zsa Zsa Padilla (Divas for Divas), Piolo Pascual/Sam Milby/Erik Santos/ Christian Bautista/Mark Bautista (Pop Icons), Side A/Freestyle/M.Y.M.P. (Love to Love to Love), Rico J./Claire dela Fuente/Eva Eugenio/Nonoy Zuñiga/Joey Albert/Rey Valera (OPM Legends).

Chairman of the Screening Committee is Frank Rivera.

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Jed Madela: One Voice Concert

2009-11-15T05:06:00.000+08:00

Manila Chamber Orchestra Foundation presents Jed Madela: One Voice on Nov. 27, 8 p.m. at Philamlife Theater, United Nations Ave., Manila.

Jed’s (photo) repertoire includes songs from teleseryes, Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, musicals and others. Joining Jed are boy tenor Rhap Salazar and Cris Villonco. They will be accompanied by an eight-member live band directed by Bobby Velasco.

Proceeds of the concert will go to MCO’s Music Outreach Program which brings cultural events to schools, universities and communities for better exposure, appreciation and understanding of the arts and the Hope Program of Recovery Circle Foundation, a scholarship program that provides free treatment to families and persons suffering from addiction.

Sponsors are Manila Pavilion Hotel, Smart Philippines, BusinessWorld, HighHopes, The Manila Times, Kingsmen Tailors and Novellino Wines.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld (tel. no. 891-9999), Recovery Circle Foundation (911-5934,913-5471) and MCO Secretariat (750-0768 and 0920-954-0053).

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Julia Abueva captivates APEC leaders in concert

2009-11-15T05:04:00.001+08:00

Thirteen-year-old Julia Abueva dominated a concert for 21 world leaders, including US President Barack Obama, in Singapore’s Esplanade last night.

The world leaders were gathered for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

Of all the performers in the production, Abueva had the most exposure - she opened the concert with a solo, was included in the finale, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) decided to bring her back for the encore.

Abueva, an endorser of Swatch watches, is the youngest soloist handpicked by the STB for the concert, which brought together the best in Singapore entertainment and showcased the rich and diverse cultures in Asia.

To ensure precision and excellence, STB directors and Singapore officials attended all rehearsals.

“I can’t believe I got the chance to sing for President Obama! I know exactly where he will be sitting and I can see his seat even when the lights are on me, so I will try my best not to stare at him while I’m performing!” Abueva earlier said.

Abueva has to her credit almost seven years of experience and hundreds of performances across Asia, and recently the United States.

Based in Singapore for almost 10 years, Abueva is no stranger to performing for state events, but the teenager said she was “seriously stunned” when she found out she was to sing for Obama.

Recently acknowledged as one of “Asia’s Wonder Kids,” Abueva balances life as a performer and a regular student.

In the last year alone, she played the lead role in two musicals (“Sleepless Town” in Singapore, “The Fantasticks” in Manila), sold out her first solo concert at The Esplanade, cut her first single, was invited to guest at Nashville’s springtime concert, and was featured on Oprah as one of the World’s Most Talented Kids - while maintaining her honor roll standing in school.

“My parents and I choose performances that will really help me grow and ideally don’t conflict with school. Just like last summer, I was able to play Luisa in ‘The Fantasticks’ in Manila. I feel it stretched me as a performer and it was during my summer break, which was great. We agreed we will only choose a performance over school if it is really big enough,” she said.

Currently an eighth grader at the Singapore American School, Abueva is very familiar with Obama’s rise to the US presidency and is a big fan.

“I love him and he is a great man. Knowing that he will be watching me and listening to me is just unbelievable,” she said.

Julia Abueva (13yrs) is featured on Score in the OKTO Channel Singapore.

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Edu Manzano for Vice President

2009-11-14T14:11:00.001+08:00

The announcement came as a big surprise, if not a mild shock, to most people in the industry.

“I was surprised, too,” said Edu “Doods” Manzano on his choice as Gibo Teodoro’s running-mate in the 2010 elections. “I knew about it but I didn’t think the announcement would be made so soon.”

“Nagulat ako!” said Edu’s manager June Torrejon when she heard the announcement yesterday.

Edu initially planned to run for senator under former Pres. Joseph “Erap” Estrada’s Puwersa Ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), that’s why he quit as host of the ABS-CBN gameshow Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? several weeks ago, although he has stayed as co-host of the same station’s early-morning show Umagang Kay Ganda.

“For Doods’ senatorial bid, we have already prepared buttons with ‘Game na!’ on them,” said June. “Well, we can still use those buttons even now that he’s running for vice president.”

Unlike Defense Secretary Gibo who is, as he put it, “a neophyte” in politics, Edu is not a greenhorn. He once served as Vice Mayor of Makati City and later lost his bid for the mayor of the same city.

He also served Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s administration as head of the Optical Media Board (OMB) which is tasked to run after film pirates. It’s the same position that he inherited from Sen. Bong Revilla and is now held by Ronnie Ricketts. It’s interesting to note that Bong was also short-listed as Gibo’s running-mate, together with Vice Pres. Noli de Castro who has begged off from the race.

But keeping the advice of his father, former Sen. Ramon Revilla, to bide his time because he’s “still too young,” Bong declined the offer and decided to run for reelection.

The, well, “merry-go-round” even included Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos — yes, Edu’s ex-wife! — who claimed that, despite the persistent reports, she never got a formal offer. She said “no, thank you” just the same, determined as she is to run for reelection and, she said, “finish what I have started as Governor of Batangas.”

Asked for her reaction to Edu’s vice presidential bid, Gov. Vilma said, “Why not? He’s very qualified to be a public servant. Kaya n’ya ‘yon! Wishing him good luck!”

Edu said that he didn’t have second thoughts about being Gibo’s running-mate.

“Gibo is a good man,” said Edu. “He has a good vision for the country. He will make a good president.”

Edu added that he has been working hand in hand with Gibo’s wife, Tarlac Rep. Monica “Nikki” Prieto-Teodoro in the campaign against child abuse (and child pornography) which was among his priorities as OMB head.

Edu will be running against Sen. Mar Roxas (with Sen. Noynoy Aquino as running-mate) and Makati City Mayor Jojo Binay (with Erap). Also rumored to be running are former First Lady Imelda Marcos (with MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando), and Sen. Loren Legarda and Sen. Chiz Escudero (not clear with whom).

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Sarah Geronimo ayaw tigilan ng Kimerald fans

2009-11-13T13:16:00.000+08:00

SUCCESSFUL ang concert ni Sarah Geronimo sa Araneta Coliseum kamakailan.

Masasabing ang Pop Princess na ang may hawak ng korona bilang Concert Queen na matagal ding hawak ni Pops Fernandez.

Kumpirmado ring na-break ni Sarah ang concert record ng mga nagsipag-show sa Araneta.

Very thankful ang singer sa lahat ng mga nanood at sumuporta sa kanyang Record Breaker concert.

Kung happy si Sarah sa naging resulta ng kanyang concert, obvious namang hindi siya natutuwa sa mga intriga na ikinakabit sa kanilang dalawa ni Gerald Anderson dahil sa planong pagsamahin sila sa pelikula.

Ayon kay Sarah, nauunawaan niya ang Kim Chiu-Gerald fans at siya na mismo ang nag-step down para hindi matuloy ang movie nila ni Gerald.

“Masyado nang mara-ming nasasabing hindi maganda sa amin,” say ni Sarah sa The Buzz. “Naiintindihan ko lahat ‘yung mga fans ng Kimerald wala sa akin ‘yon. Hindi ko po kasi ipinagpipilitan ang sa-rili ko na makapareha si Gerald. Wala na, tapos na po. Ako na po ang nagsa-sabi na itigil na po natin kasi hindi maganda ang nagiging resulta, huwag i-pilit.”

Humanga naman si The Buzz host Boy Abunda sa sinabi ni Sarah.

Heto naman ang mataray na komento ng isang loyal Sarah fan na malapit din sa amin: “Bakit naging box-office queen at king na ba ang inyong idolo? May napatunayan na ba silang pareho sa kanilang career. Kung hindi pa panay ang press release ng Kapamil-ya tungkol sa loveteam nilang dalawa (Kim at Gerald), mapag-uusapan ba sila?”

Naku, mukhang hindi pa yata tapos ang isyung ito, huh!

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Ate Vi vs Edu sa pagka-bise?

2009-11-13T13:13:00.000+08:00

Well, Gov. Vi daw and husband Ralph Recto might (repeat, might) resign from the administration party and join presidentiable Manny Villar’s party.

Is Gov. Vi finally considering Sen. Villar’s offer na maging running mate siya nito sa 2010?

Si Edu naman, who has yet to formally join presidentiable Noynoy Aquino’s party, is being eyed daw (daw, ha?) na tumakbo bilang vice president ng administration bet na si Gibo Teodoro.

’Pag nagkataon, ang saya, ’di ba, Ian F.?

Gov. Vi versus Edu for vice president?

Ito ang game na game talaga. Once in our life, makakasaksi tayo ng ganitong scenario: “Dating mag-asawa, magkalaban sa pulitika!”

Kanino kaya kakampi si Lucky, ah, Luis na nga pala?

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Watch “Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive”

2009-11-12T15:13:00.000+08:00

Watch “Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive” tomorrow, Friday (Nov 13), live on ANC (SKYCABLE ch. 27) at 8am and on ABS-CBN channel 2 at 9am.

This will mark the first time on Philippine TV history that a secretary of state will be holding a televised public forum.

ABS-CBN senior vice president for news and current affairs Maria Ressa and anchors Ricky Carandang and Pinky Webb will moderate the forum.

Tony Velasquez and Ces Drilon will be stationed in live points at Siliman University in Dumaguete and Ateneo de Zamboanga in Zamboanga City, where students
will have the chance to ask Clinton questions on national and global issues.

Ted Failon and Cheche Lazaro, on the other hand, will anchor the coverage for ABS-CBN and ANC, respectively, from the ABS-CBN studios.

Take part in the forum. Send in your questions at www.abs-cbn.com/ancliveevents, http://botomoipatrolmo.multiply.com, www.facebook.com/abscbnnews, www.facebook.com/botomo, or www.twitter.com, just search ANCCLINTON.

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Awayang LT-Chin Chin lumalala

2009-11-12T15:09:00.000+08:00

LUMALALA na ang awa-yan blues nina Chin-Chin Gutierrez at Lorna Tolentino sa teleseryeng Dahil May Isang Ikaw.

Ayon sa kampo ni LT, tinotoo daw ni Chin-Chin ang pananampal pero ayaw nang mag-comment ni Lorna para hindi na raw hu-maba ang istorya.

Pero may binitawan si-yang salita na never na si-yang makikipagtrabaho kay Chin Chin.

Apektado na rin daw ang direktor ng Dahil May Isang Ikaw na si Jerry Lopez-Sineneng dahil sa isyu sa dalawang mahusay na aktres.

Pakiramdam ng direktor, nagkakaroon tuloy ng gap sina Chin Chin at LT kapag nasa taping at magkakaharap sa eksena.

“We are truly sad and sorry na nagkasakitan,” bungad ng direktor sa interview sa kanya ng SNN.

Aksidente umano ang lahat at naniniwala siyang walang sinuman ang may gusto sa hindi magandang insidente.

Paliwanag pa ni Direk Jerry, maaaring nadala lang talaga ng eksena ang mga artista niya kaya nangyari ang hindi sinasadyang pagkakataon.

“Being good actresses that they actually are, maaaring masyado nilang na-internalize ang characters nila sa naturang tagpo kaya hindi na nagawang mapigilan pa ang tensyong bumalot sa kanila noon,” sambit pa nito.

“Nothing was deliberate. Ito ay bugso lamang ng husay nila bilang mga artista,” giit pa ni Direk Jerry.

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Kris Aquino loves Kim Chiu

2009-11-11T10:53:00.000+08:00

NORMAL na ang pagiging “karakter” ng personalidad ni Kris Aquino na minahal ng taumbayan, na kahit na gabi-gabing pagla-live hosting nito with Boy Abunda sa Showbiz News Ngayon ng ABS-CBN ay natural lang ito on the air.

Last Nov. 3, habang tumatakbo nang live ang show, sa harap ng camera ay sinabi ni Kris na nagte-text sa kanya personally si Kim at nagpapasalamat sa isang gesture na ginawa nito sa The Buzz two Sundays ago.

“Nagte-text kasi si Kim Chiu, hindi ko tuloy maalala,” nalilitong sabi ni Kris after ng commercial gap. “Ano ba’ng nangyari sa atin sa The Buzz?

“About Kim?” balik-tanong ni Boy kay Kris na para bang nagkukuwentuhan lang sila.

“I don’t know, eh… Basta ito (ang text message ni Kim sa kanya, habang hawak ang blackberry cell nito): ‘Hi, Ate Kris! Gusto ko pong mag-thank you nang sobra-soooobbbraa sa pagtanggol n’yo po sa akin sa The Buzz. Hindi ko po napanood ‘yung episode kasi, nasa Cebu po kasi ako. Pero sinabihan po ako ng fans, and pinanood po nila sa akin sa YouTube. Grabe. Sobrang thank you po sa lahat-lahat ng sinabi n’yo, na-touch po naman ako. Hehe. More power and ingat po kayo always!” Ano kayang na-sabi ko?” tawa niya.

“We always defend her (in the show),” hirit ni Boy.

“I love her so much, pero hindi ko na maano…” tawa ulit ni Kris na halatang very busy these days kaya hindi na maalala kung ano ang nasabi nito patungkol sa sikat na young actress.

“Sandali, sa text message bang ‘yan ay kasama ako?” tanong ni Boy.

“Wala ka na naman!” sagot ni Kris.

“Wala na naman? My God!” tawa ni Boy. “But I love you, Kim!”

“Was it about Kime-rald? Naku, i-review n’yo (staff) nga! Sorry, hindi ko na naman ano, but I love you, Kim, you know that,” hagikgik nang napakanatural na si Kris.

After some gaps, nagpatuloy si Kris, habang hawak-hawak pa rin ang so-sing cellphone.

“Nag-reply na si Kim (tungkol sa text message ni-to sa kanya). Ito pala ‘yung issue, ’Yun daw pong mga taong nanlalait sa akin sa fashion style ko… Sabi ko kasi, for me, she (Kim) is one of the best dressed. Remember? And the news said, “Well, if you have that body and you’re that skinny, you can really dress up that way.”

Ang fans kasi nina Kim at Sarah Geronimo ang “nagbabangayan” sa Internet blogs and threads, kung si-no ang mas sikat, mas talen-ted, etc. nang magpasabi raw ang Kimerald fans na ayaw nilang maging partner ni Gerald si Sarah. To the rescue naman siyempre ang fans ni Sarah. Ang idol daw nila ay nakaka-two time box- office queen awards na, si Kim ay wala pa.

“I think, kasi, sinasabi rin na sa box-office, wala pa siyang napatutunayan, but I said, uhhm, kaya nga ‘yan (Kimerald movie) ang unang ilalabas ng Star Cinema for the year. Because siyempre, they have to start off strong, kaya Kim and Gerald movie ang first offering ng Star Cinema for 2010… There you go!” sabi pa ni Kris.

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Toni Gonzaga nagpalusot alang-alang kay Kris

2009-11-11T10:49:00.001+08:00

Hindi lang pala si Ai Ai delas Alas ang naiipit kina Erap at Noynoy Aquino, kungdi maging si Toni Gonzaga rin.

Aba inoperan pala siya ni Erap na tumakbong mayor ng Taytay, Rizal sa 2010. Sa kasalukuyan ay isa siyang kagawad sa Taytay at konsehal naman ang tatay niya. Hindi niya matanggap ang offer ni Erap, gumanap bilang ama niya sa Ang Tanging Pamilya dahil matagal na si-yang nakapag-commit kay Kris Aquino para kay Noynoy bago pa raw nila sinimulan ang pelikula.

Nagpalusot na lang siya kay Erap na kesyo gusto pa raw niyang mag-aral para maging handa siyang manilbihan sa mga kababayan niya sa Taytay. Wala rin daw si-yang kabalak-balak na mag-concentrate ngayon sa politics dahil nage-enjoy pa siya nang husto sa showbiz. At ang dami pa niyang mga commitments na dapat gawin. Siguro raw ay pag-iisipan niyang tumakbo kung nakapag-asawa na siya which is five years from now pa.

Balewala sa kanya na tumatayong suporta lang silang dalawa ni Sam Milby kina Erap at Ai Ai sa Ang Tanging Pamilya. Bago ito ay nakagawa na kasi silang dalawa ni Sam ng tatlong pelikula na sila mismo ang bida at puro kumita ang mga ito.

“Isang malaking honor na sa akin ang makasama ang dating Oangulong Erap sa pelikula. First time ko ring makasama sa pelikula ang comedy queen. Kaya ‘yung pagkakataon lang at experience na makasama silang dalawa ay malaking bagay na sa akin,” say ni Toni.

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Shaina Magdayao niregaluhan ni John ng golf set

2009-11-11T10:44:00.000+08:00

Going strong and smoothly ang relasyon nina John Prats at Shaina Magdayao. Ito ay kahit ilang ulit nang nabalitang nag-split ang dalawa. Katunayan sa recent birthday ni Shaina ay ipinaghanda siya ni John sa tahanan nito na dinaluhan ng kanilang mga kaibigan at kamag-anak.

Ang maganda kina John at Shaina ay tanggap na pareho ng kani-kanilang pamilya ang kanilang relasyon. Bahagi na ang mga pamilya nila sa kanilang love story at kahit papaano ay nakakatulong sila para mapatatag ang relasyon ng dalawa.

Bilang regalo, bukod sa surprised party na ginawa sa bahay nito ay binigyan ni John si Shaina ng isang golf set kaya hindi na ito manghihiram ng gamit kapag naggo-golf
sila.

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Sports Unlimited bags CMMA award

2009-11-10T14:23:00.000+08:00

ABS-CBN’s Sports Unlimited hosted by Dyan Castillejo and Marc Nelson, received the Hall of Fame award for the Best Sports Program in the 2009 Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).

The award was clinched this year, after Sports Unlimited has secured the Best Sports Show citation for three years (in 2005, 2006 and 2008).

Dyan, accompanied by her son Matthew Garcia, accepted the award in behalf of Sports Unlimited team. Marc was abroad at the time of the awards night.

The hosts take pride in everything that the show stands for. To them, Sports Unlimited is in the business of adventure, health and fitness. “Our product is active life. Our office is outdoors,” they say.

When it comes to action and adventure, the Sports Unlimited crew with Marc and Dyan set the standard. It is the only show that thrives on “firsts.”

Marc was the first ever non-pilot in the country to ride an Alpha fighter jet. It was the same show that had their hosts trek the peak of Mt. Pinatubo and swim inside its crater for the first time. They were also the first to reach the peak of Mt. Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, 14,000 feet above sea level and the first, too, to make it to the top of Mt. Pulag, almost 10,000 feet above Luzon. The Sports Unlimited team dared for the first time ever to attempt a nine-hour open sea journey on jet skis from Lucena to Boracay and they made it successfully.

The team is proud of the show’s ability to give in depth, interesting sports coverages
with exclusive interviews and unexpected features, mostly of the world’s very best athletes.

Catch Sports Unlimited Saturdays.

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Boobs ni Aiai parang gustong tumalon

2009-11-09T07:52:00.000+08:00

Parang gustong tumalon ng boobs ni AiAi delas Alas sa kanyang dance number kahapon sa ASAP. Grabe, anong binatbat ng mga boldstar sa boobs niyang parang gustong kumawala.

In fairness, sexy pa rin si AiAi at magaling sumayaw.

Kaya nang sorpresahin siya ni Erap sa kanyang birthday celebration sa nasabing noontime show ng ABS-CBN, kita sa TV na hindi naiwasan ng dating presidente na sulyapan ang dibdib ni AiAi. Though nakasalamin naman si Erap kaya baka naman namalikmata rin lang kami.

Si Mommy Dionisia, agaw eksena sa kanilang dance number with Toni Gonzaga and AiAi.

Pero bakit ganun bulong nang bulong sa kanya si Candy Pangilinan after ng dance number nito with Toni and AiAi.

Parang dinidiktahan daw nito na para bang hindi nito kayang magsabi ng tama kaya kailangang bulungan.

Anyway, malaking factor si Mommy Dionisia sa Ang Tanging Pamilya dahil talagang nakakatawa siya.

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KC Concepcion dares take halik challenge

2009-11-09T07:47:00.000+08:00

The newest, coolest dare for the young and young-at-heart is not for those who fidget and hold their breath while in an encounter with the opposite sex. Dubbed as the Closeup Halikmeter Challenge, it is a must-take “rite of passage” of anyone who wants to be in the league of “Certified Closeup Kissables.”

Leading the invitation to take the challenge is KC Concepcion, newest endorser of Closeup with Active Clean Mouthwash who epitomizes what it is to be socially-confident, exuding that wholesome “kissable” personality every young and “kilig-driven” person aspires for.

The next Closeup Halikmeter Challenge invites everyone to measure his level of kissability. The first step begins by accomplishing a “Kissability” quiz which contains questions that assess one’s social style. After ticking the boxes comes the most exciting part. Enter the booth, breathe into the Closeup Halikmeter — an apparatus whose results, handed in privacy, will show the freshness of your breath. Those who aren’t confident enough to take that plunge yet may go to the enclosed brushing area where they can prep themselves up by brushing with Closeup with Active Clean Mouthwash. (Yes, you get to keep the toothbrush.)

Results range from “Halik-shy” (which isn’t bad at all) to the ultimate “Halik-worthy” — the distinction that earns you the high esteem of being in the circle of Certified Closeup Kissables, and perhaps finally gain that confidence to get closer and flash your cutest smile.

Cap the Closeup Halikmeter Challenge by going to the photo booth and posing with KC while you flash your best Closeup smile.

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Is it really over for Angel & Luis?

2009-11-09T07:46:00.001+08:00

Is it really over for Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano? The two accidentally bumped into each other during a performance in A.S.A.P. They both didn’t know that they were included in the opening number. “Dun lang uli kami nagkita. Biglaan. I didn’t know he was included in the opening number. So medyo nakakaloka ang reaction ko,” explained Angel.

“I didn’t notice if we held hands. I am not sure and I cannot remember,” said Luis.

Angel also revealed that they were not talking to each other after the break-up. “It’s kinda weird if we continue to talk to each other. Break na nga di ba,” she reasoned out. “I just want to be true to myself. Weird naman kung chummy chummy kami agad. I was really surprised to see him at the opening number of A.S.A.P. I think he, too, was surprised.”

But do they still love each other? “That is one question I cannot answer right now. I miss the way we were but I don’t miss him.”

Luis said that his mother, Gov. Vi, misses Angel a lot. “My mother loves Angel so much and I can really say and I am very sure that my mom misses Angel.”

Angel said that the governor will always be her idol. “Whatever happens, I am here to support her.”

Asked if she has found a new love, Angel enthused, “Hindi ako nagmamadali. Gabriela ako, at marunong mag-isip.”

Is it game over for Angel and Luis? Abangan!

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Shop and Share: Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis Project

2009-11-08T14:57:00.000+08:00

Nakakabilib si Angel Locsin. For auction ang marami niyang bag na mamahalin sa sinimulan nilang project ni Anne Curtis na Shop and Share - http://www.shopandshare.ph

Nakita ko sa web nilang kasama sa for auction ang Louis Vuitton black bag na ang starting bid ay $374.99; Salvatore Ferragamo almost brand new na $349.99 ang starting bid, Prada Nappa Tote na medyo may kamahalan, $999 ang starting bid - description ng bag – standing layered ruffles detail front and back with silver hardware; Hermes Kelly bag – description : excellent condition, complete with dust bag, rain protection, key, lock, strap, and box, pero hindi pa nagi-start ang bidding; Louis Vuitton Saint Jacques handbag – description collectors item at wala na nito sa store. Hindi pa rin naka-schedule for bidding.

Meron ding Louis Vuitton Bedford – description : discreetly embossed monogram vernis leather – starting bid $449 (bidding closed); Louis Vuitton shoulder bag – description : white epi leather comes with original dust bag – ‘di pa rin nai-schedule for bid; NWT Tory Burch Audrie bag – description : almost new, never been used, without dust bag pero wala pang starting bid at kung kailan magsisimula ang bidding; brown Bebe tote bag – not available ang description at wala pang starting bid at kung kelan mag-uumpisa.

Kasama rin ang Yves Saint Laurent bag – description : excellent condition and Philippe Chariol handbag – description : beige and violet with gold hardware na pare-parehong walang schedule ng bidding.

Bukod sa mga branded bags ni Angel kasama rin sa pinapa-auction niya ang ilang sapatos including Jimmy Choo shoes and sunglasses.

Kahit ang Darna stature ng ex ni Luis Manzano for sale ng P2,499.

Bukod kay Angel, marami ring binigay si Anne Curtis na kasama niya sa project na ito.

Kasama sa pinapa-auction ni Anne ang Burberry bag, Louis Vuitton backpack, Juicy Couture bag, Couch handbag, Coach hat, Coach tote bag, Channel naked bag, Louis Vuitton wallet, Tiffany & Co. Necklace, and Gucci tote handbag.

Meron din si Kris Aquino na LV bags, at ang ini-endorso niyang Philip Stein watches.

Si Marian Rivera ay dalawang gown and Coach bag ang ibinigay, acoustic guitar ang share ni Sam Milby.

Balenciaga bag si KC Concepcion at Technomarine watches kay Luis Manzano.

Paul Smith Travel bag kay Dingdong Dantes at ang kanyang lucky charm na Charms and Crystal bracelet (Yup, for auction ang sinasabing lucky charm ng actor ayon sa description ng item).

Hindi pa rin nag-uumpisa ang bidding ng sapatos ni Manny Pacquiao na Nike na signed niya at ang signed training mitts na ginamit ni Pacman na bigay naman ni coach Freddie Roach.

Marami-rami ring binigay ang magaling na aktres na si Dimples Romana.

Ang Tiffany & Co. Sommerset ring ni Heart Evangelista at may starting bid lang na $49.

Balitang bigay ng ex boyfriend niyang si Jericho Rosales ang nasabing ring.

May binigay din sina Judy Ann Santos, Kim Chiu, Ogie Alcasid, Pokwang, Maxene Magalona, Bubbles Paraiso, Isabelle Daza, Mariel Rodriguez, Boy Abunda, Andrew E., at Erik Santos.

Marami pang ibang artista ang nagbigay para sa nasabing project na ang pagbebentahan ay mapupunta sa Red Cross na ipantutulong sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Ondoy at Pepeng.

Note na lahat ng item ay may schedule ng auction : “All the items have respective schedules for posting in eBay. Please be advised that we are still in the process of posting the items that we have, we appreciate your patience! We will auction items by batch (around 5-10 items per batch) and in a few days the scheduled date of auction for most items should be updated. Thank You!” ayon sa kanilang website.

Bongga si Angel dahil kahit wala siyang trabaho, nagawa pa niyang itulong ang mga mamahalin niyang bag para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo.

Sigurado, mas marami pa siyang ipapa-auction kung may trabaho siya.

Kinarir ni Angel ang paghingi ng tulong sa mga kapwa niya artista para sa nasabing auction. Sila mismo nila Anne ang kumukuha ng mga items sa mga kaibigan nilang artista.

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Kristine Hermosa bumigay kay Jericho

2009-11-08T14:52:00.001+08:00

NAPANOOD kaya ni Oyo Sotto ang wedding scene at honeymoon nina Kristine Hermosa at ng ex-boyfriend niyang si Jericho Rosales sa Dahil May Isang Ikaw?

Ano kaya ang na-feel ni Oyo? Hindi kaya siya nakaramdam ng matinding pagseselos habang very intimate na naghahalikan sina Kristine at Echo?

Habang pinanonood namin ang naturang eksena, bumabalik sa aming alaala ang mga panahong mag-kasintahan pa ang dalawa. Ganu’n din kasi katindi ang pagmamahalan nila noon.

Kung wala ngang Oyo si Kristine, iisipin mong nagkabalikan na sila ni Jericho dahil sobrang passionate talaga ang kanilang kissing scene.

Tila na-miss yata ni Kristine ang mga labi ni Echo kaya bigay na bigay ito sa eksena. Ganu’n din kaya ang na-feel ni Echo?

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LT, ayaw nang makasama si Chin-Chin

2009-11-08T14:49:00.000+08:00

HANGGANG ngayon ay hindi pa rin nagbibigay ng pahayag ang executive producer ng Dahil May Isang Ikaw tungkol sa isyu na diumano’y ayaw nang makasama ni Lorna Tolentino sa teleserye si Chin-Chin Gutierrez.

Nag-ugat ang lahat sa eksena nang sampalan ng dalawang aktres kung saan hindi raw nahubad ni Chin-Chin ang kanyang singsing kaya lumatay sa mukha ni Lorna ang sampal nito.

Ayon sa aming source, napamura si LT sa sobrang lakas ng sampal ni Chin-Chin. Nakapagbitiw rin daw ito ng salita na ayaw na niyang makaeksena at makasama sa serye ang aktres.

Bago raw kunan ang eksena, pinag-usapan na nina Chin-Chin at Lorna kung paano dadayain ang eksena para hindi sila parehong masaktan. Pero naiba ang pangyayari nu’ng nag-take na sila.

“Sa sakit ng sampal ni Chin-Chin kay LT, natadyakan niya ang aktres. Hindi ko alam kung part pa rin ’yon ng eksena,” dagdag pa ng aming source.

Samantala, may nakapagsabi rin sa amin na kahit noon pa man ay hindi na nagpapansinan ang dalawa sa set ng Dahil May Isang Ikaw. May sariling mundo raw kasi si Chin-Chin at gustong laging nag-iisa.

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Charice Red Carpet Interview - Cedars-Sinai Board of Governor's Gala

2009-11-07T05:12:00.001+08:00

Charice Red Carpet Interview - Cedars-Sinai Board of Governor's Gala. November 4th, 2009 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA

Erap ayaw tumuntong sa ABS-CBN

2009-11-05T09:48:00.000+08:00

Now it can be told.

Lahat ng lumabas na malalaking artista at singers sa music video na Hindi Ka Nag-Iisa ni Noynoy Aquino ay ginawa ito “for the love of Noynoy.”

Ito mismo ang ibinulgar ni Kris Aquino na ikinuwentong silang dalawa raw ni Boy Abunda ang nag-coordinate sa lahat ng mga artists na kasama sa naturang MTV.

Hindi pa raw nagdedeklara si Noynoy sa pagkandaditatura nito bilang pre-sidente ay tinawagan na siya ni Ogie para iregalo ang composition na ito kay Noynoy.

At si Regine Velasquez mismo raw ang nag-volunteer na kumanta nito.

Nang malaman na ng mga kaibigan nila ang tungkol sa gagawing music video, lahat ay nag-volunteer na maksali dito tulad nina Sharon Cuneta, Bea Alon-zo, Anne Curtis, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera at talents ni Boy Abunda tulad nina Erik Santos, Mariel Rodriguez, Bianca Gonzales at Ai Ai delas Alas.

Medyo alanganin pa raw si Kris na isama si Ai Ai sa music video dahil baka raw magselos ang leading man nito na si Joseph Estrada.

Pero ang dialogue lang daw ni Ai Ai sa kanya, bago pa man daw siya nakilala nito at si Kuya Boy ay solid “Coryista” na siya.

Nagkaroon kasi ng konting intriga regarding sa refusal daw ni dating pangulong Erap na tumuntong sa ABS-CBN compound para sa prescon ng Tanging Pa-milya ng Star Cinema at sa guesting nito sana sa The Buzz, kasi “Noynoy country” daw ang ABS-CBN.

Ayon kay Kris, as far as their family’s relationship with Erap, hindi pa rin daw nagbabago ito hanggang ngayon.

Ganoon pa rin daw sila ka-close sa dating pangulo. Kasi very close raw si Erap sa mommy nila mula pa noong senador ito under Cory’s administration hanggang sa maging Presidente na rin ito ng bansa.

Sa katunayan, isa si Erap sa laging bumibisita sa kanilang mommy nu’ng nakaratay ito sa ospital at laging may bitbit na basket of fruits.

Up to now, kahit ilang buwan nang pumanaw ang mommy nila ay panay pa rin ang padala ni Erap ng fruits sa kanila.

“In fairness, kahit mag-kalaban sila ni Noynoy sa presidential race ay never siyang nagsalita ng kahit na anong against sa ka-patid ko,” pahayag ni Kris.

Samantala, pinangata-wanan ni Kris ang pagiging “Queen of All Media” sa pinaka-latest niyang product endorsement na 555 Tuna.

Ipinatikim pa sa lahat ang 555 Tuna Seafood Pasta at 555 Tuna Afritada Empanada just to prove kung gaano kasarap ito.

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ABS-CBN Christmas 2009 Station ID

2009-11-05T08:13:00.001+08:00

ABS-CBN Christmas 2009 Station ID! The inspirational song “Star ng Pasko”, as sung by Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Billy Crawford, Erik Santos, Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, Yeng Constantino, Jed Madela, Nina, Sitti, Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon, Duncan Ramos and the Pinoy Dream Academy kids, is written by ABS-CBN Creative Communication Management Head, Robert Labayen with music composed by Marcus and Amber Davis.

The music video is also graced by the brightest stars in the industry including Angel Locsin, John Lloyd Cruz, Charo Santos Concio, Zaijan Jaranilla, Toni Gonzaga, Ai Ai delas Alas, Coco Martin, Vhong Navarro, Helen Gamboa, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Aga Muhlach, Judy Ann Santos, Dolphy, Jake Cuenca, Gina Pareño, Ruffa Gutierrez, Sam Milby and Gloria Romero among others.

Video: ABS-CBN 2009 Christmas Station ID

Baby James nahihirapang disiplinahin ni Kris

2009-11-05T08:10:00.000+08:00

Grateful si Kris Aquino sa kanyang asawang si James Yap dahil finally ay pinayagan na siya nitong gumawa ng isang serye sa TV kasama sina Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Albert Martinez, at Gabby Concepcion. Dapat ay kasama rin si Robin Padilla pero hindi natuloy.

Hindi pa masimulan ang serye ng ABS-CBN dahil sa napakahigpit na schedule
ni Kris. Kinakailangan din niyang magdyeta para sa kanyang role.

Na-shoot na rin ni Kris ang 555 Tuna TVC na may 13 variants. Mapapanood na ito sa telebisyon.

Sinabi ni Kris na natutuwa siya dahil unti-unti nang nasasanay ang kanyang mga kapatid sa pagharap sa tao at paggawa ng mga bagay na hindi nila dating ginagawa, tulad ng pagiging cover ng magazines at paglabas sa TV. Dati ay sa kanyang balikat lamang nakaatang ang mga trabahong ito pero ngayon na-realize nilang kailangan na silang tumulong, lalo’t kumakandidato na si Noynoy.

“Sanay na silang mag-pose ngayon at palagi na silang nagsusuot ng high heels na hindi nila dating ginagawa,” kuwento ni Kris tungkol sa mga kapatid niya.

When asked kung siya ba ang tatayong first lady ni Noynoy kapag nahalal itong pangulo ng bansa, sinabi ni Kris na may sariling desisyon at buhay ang kapatid niya. Tinutulungan lamang nila ito ng mga ate niya dahil kapatid nila ito at makakaligaya ito sa mga magulang nila.

“I have my family to look after. I’m grateful nga kay James because pumayag itong magdagdag ako ng workload dahil kulang kami ng pondong pantulong kay ‘Noy.”

Bukod sa mga tapes na ipinamigay niya, proud din si Kris sa TVC ni Noynoy na kasalukuyang napapanood na. Silang dalawa ni Boy Abunda ang nagsilbing talent coordinator ng video.

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'Hindi ako tanga para siraan ang show ni Lorna'

2009-11-05T08:07:00.000+08:00

Mama Salve, nadiskubre ko na kung bakit nagmukhang gimik para sa Dahil May Isang Ikaw ang pisikal na pananakit ni Chin Chin Gutierrez kay Lorna Tolentino.

Nag-text brigade pala ang publicity department ng ABS-CBN sa mga entertainment writer tungkol sa mga magaganap na eksena sa episode ng Dahil May Isang Ikaw noong Lunes. Ito ang eksakto, walang labis, walang kulang na text message ng ABS-CBN PR sa mga reporter :

“Naku, eto po ang update sa dahil may isang ikaw. Kung mapapanood n’yo ang teaser today, mamayang gabi o Lunes ng umaga, magaganap ang bonggang-bonggang confrontation scene ni Lorna at Chin Chin. Ending in sampalan and sabunutan. Dahil nadala ang dalawa sa eksena, nagkasakitan ang dalawa. In fact nagasgasan daw slight si Lorna. Pero all in the name of paggawa ng eksena. Bukas naman isang very romantic na wedding scene ang kukunan. Ikakasal na si Echo at Tin! Parang patapos na nakakaloka talaga ang primera klaseng teleseryeng ito!”

O ayan ha, unedited version ‘yan. Sinadya ko na ilabas ang text brigade ng publicity PR ng ABS-CBN para matigil na ang mga maling bintang na pakulo namin ni Ricky Lo ang balita dahil inutusan kami ng GMA 7 para siraan ang mga show ng Channel 2.

Tanga ba ako para siraan ang sariling show ng aking alaga? Gaga ba ako na dededmahin ang mga kalmot ni Chin Chin sa mukha ni LT?

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Hindi ako nainis sa mga tao na nagsabi na gumagawa ako ng ingay para pag-usapan si LT.

Mas umiral ang awa ko sa kanila dahil react sila nang react sa isyu na wala silang alam. Makikitsismis lang, mali-mali pa ang pagkakaintindi nila. Soo pathetic ‘di ba?

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Marvin Ong and his golden voice

2009-11-05T07:59:00.001+08:00

Marvin Ong is out to win hearts in the re-staging of Repertory Philippines’ Sweeney Todd.

Those who witnessed Marvin’s one-song performance said he is a genuine talent who rightfully deserved a support. Many call him “Mr. Golden Voice.”

To showbiz writers who have been watching stage musicals, Marvin is not really a newcomer. Before his Tobias role in Sweeney Todd, he played the title role in Ateneo’s Blue Repertory production Bat Boy last year. He has also played juicy parts in the same company’s Sister Act and High School Musical.

Marvin was also in the main cast of hit musicals such as Trumpets’ Noah’s Big Ark in 2004 and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe in 1998.

Check out Our Musika Season 1 winner Marvin Ong sing his rendition of TELL ME, by Side A Band.

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