Sunshine Cruz Sexy Revenge Cover Photo on FHM Magazine April 2013 Issue

2013-03-30T02:27:00.000-07:00

Sunshine Cruz's sexy FHM Cover

You can easily tell when a woman blooms. Its either she's inlove or heartbroken. Say, in the case of returning hot mom-actress Sunshine Cruz whom barely two months after much-publicized separation from Cesar Montano, her husband of almost 13 years, returns with a bang in the April 2013 cover of sexy men's magazine FHM.

“Actually nakaka-nerbiyos ito. At first I couldn’t imagine myself doing a sexy pictorial again. But at the same time I’d like you to know that I was really excited to do this cover. Matagal din naman talaga akong nag-lie low, 13 years nga to be exact. I’m very honored you never stopped asking me back, kahit may tatlong kids na ako.” Sunshine said of her first sexy pictorial after 13 years.

FHM Philippines Magazine is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Official Candidates revealed!

2013-02-23T02:35:00.001-08:00

The 50 official candidates of the 2013 Binibining Pilipinas have been revealed Thursday night in Quezon City!

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Official Candidates

The candidates will win the following title of Miss Universe Philippines 2013,Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013 and Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2013.

Here’s is the full list of 2013 Binibining Pilipinas candidates:

Krisma Pascual
Anna Buquid
Cass Naidas
AJ Mickiewicz
Amanda Navasero
Mariel de Leon
Ria Ravajante
Pia Wurtzbach
Angeli Gomez
Theresa Fenger
Parul Shah
Merry Joyce Respicio
Mary Rose Pujanes
Kim Artugue
Bea Santiago
Leona Santicruz
Mariz Ong
Valiry Vispo
Mercegrace Raquel
Carin Ramos
Jacqueline Mayoralgo
Charmaine Elima
Anna Aquino
Bence Bianzon
Lourenz Remedillo
Matet Gorgonio
Yvette Mildenberger
Nicole Damiesa
Ivy Gonzales
Hannah Sison
Alaine Baccay
Katherine Enriquez
Zandra Flores
Angel Villafuerte
Maria Gloria Mustonen
Noelle Punzalan
Cindy Abundadar
Camille Nazar
Mutya Datul
Abby Monderin
Grace Yann Apuad
Pauline Quintas
Imee Schweighart
Ariela Arida
Cindy Miranda
Jen Villanueva
Anna Carmina Antonio
Rhea Nakpil

Viral Video: Nigerian Nationals Sing "Pusong Bato"

2013-02-23T02:31:00.000-08:00

Nigerian Nationals singing "Pusong Bato"

Watch the viral video of group of Nigerian nationals singing the Tagalog hit song "Pusong Bato" below:

American Idol Season 12 Top 40

2013-01-24T19:18:00.000-08:00

Here are the Top 40 hopefuls (rumored) in the 2013 edition of American Idol, three of which are Filipino-Americans:

Top 20 Females
1. Adriana Latonio – Filipino-American
2. Amber Holcomb
3. Angela Miller
4. Aubrey Cleland
5. Brandy Hotard
6. Breanna Steer
7. Candice Glover
8. Cristabel Clack
9. Isabel Pasqualone
10. Janelle Arthur
11. Jenny Beth Willis
12. Jett Hermano – Filipino-American
13. Juliana Chahayed
14. Kamaria Ousley
15. Kree Harrison
16. Melinda Ademi
17. Rachel Hale
18. Shubha Vedula
19. Tenna Torres
20. Zoanette Johnson

Top 20 Males
1. Bryant Tadeo – Filipino-American
2. Burnell Taylor
3. Charlie Askew
4. Chris Watson
5. Cortez Shaw
6. Curtis Finch, Jr.
7. David Willis
8. Devin Velez
9. Elijah Liu
10. Gurpreet Singh Sarin
11. Jimmy Smith
12. Johnny Keyser
13. Joshua “Josh” Holiday
14. Joshua “Josh” Jada Davila
15. Kevin Harris
16. Lazaro Arbos
17. Mathenee Treco
18. Nick Boddington
19. Paul Jolley
20. Vincent “Vince” Powell

ASAP 18 Live in Dinagyang Festival 2013 in IloIlo this Sunday

2013-01-24T19:06:00.004-08:00

“ASAP 18” throws an ultimate fiesta experience this Sunday (January 27) as the whole ASAP Kapamilya celebrates Dinagyang Festival 2013 in Iloilo City. The show will take place at the Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City.

In coordination with the ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, “ASAP 18” is set to make the festival in the ‘City of Love’ livelier with the much-awaited surprises from some of the country biggest stars including Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Billy Crawford, Jericho Rosales, and Piolo Pascual.

Join in the fun with the non-stop surprises from Kapamilya teleserye lead Kapamilya teleserye lead stars Vina together with the newest Kapamilya child stars Larah Claire Sabroso and Julia Klarisse Base of “May Isang Pangarap;” Iza Calzado and Jake Cuenca of “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan;” Jessy Mendiola, Denise Laurel, and Matteo Guidicelli of “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Paraiso;” Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador of “Ina Kapatid Anak;” and Piolo and Diether Ocampo of the upcoming primetime teleserye “Apoy Sa Dagat.”

Back-to-back romantic performances are set to reign on the “ASAP 18” centerstage with the must-watch serenade of Kapamilya heartthrobs Jake, Matteo Guidicelli, Robi Domingo, Rayver Cruz, Khalil Ramos, at Enrique Gil.

Watch out for the newest and much awaited songs in the second set of entries of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2013 to be sung by Juris, Wynn Andrada, and Erik Santos.

Get ready for a string of special surprises as Kapamilya young stars Ella Cruz, Myrtle Sarrosa, Miles Ocampo, Zaijian Jaranilla, and Xyriel Manabat treat their Ilonggo fans with a special production number.

Prepare to be amazed with the greatness of Filipino talent in the hair-raising vocal act prepared by Bamboo, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Richard Poon, Juris, Jovit Baldivino, Paolo Valenciano, Zia Quizon, Kean Cipriano, Marcelito Pomoy, and KZ Tandingan.

Meanwhile, groove to latest dance moves this Sunday with the breath-taking Supahdance showcase of Shaina Magdayao, Julia Montes, John Prats, Nikki Gil, Iya Villania, Gab Valenciano, Bugoy Cariño, and Cristine Reyes.

The ABS-CBN Store, in partnership with Fiesta Shirts, will be selling limited-edition ‘ASAP in Iloilo’ event shirts at the Iloilo Sports Complex on Sunday. The ABS-CBN Store will launch its Iloilo branch in time for the Dinagyang Festival, selling ABS-CBN collectibles such as shirts, tumblers, notebooks, ID laces and other novelty items. The ABS-CBN Store Iloilo is located at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex, Luna Street, La Paz, Iloilo City. Items may also be ordered online via http://abscbnstore.multiply.com.

Celebrate Dinagyang Festival with Kapamilya stars in the 2012 PMPC Best Musical Variety Show “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

StarStudio Magazine Celebrates Love with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla this February 2013

2013-01-24T19:02:00.003-08:00

The hottest young love team on and off-screen - Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla - grace the cover of StarStudio’s February 2013 issue to celebrate the month of love.

StarStudio Magazine February 2013 Issue

Princess and I co-star Dominic Ochoa, director Rory Quintos, and Kathryn and Daniel’s friends and family share stories and details about them that fans have been eagerly waiting to hear. It includes behind-the-scenes stories straight from the show’s set. A special feature “Inside the Kingdom” brings readers back to the show that built up their onscreen tandem and made it one of the most top-rating prime time shows today.

Also in this issue, StarStudio brings you fresh updates on 13 showbiz couples and an exclusive update from Adrielle ‘Adi’ Perez Ferraris, eldest son of actress-TV host Amy Perez. Adi, now a high school sophomore, wrote a very personal report about the newest addition to their family. Amy completes the special feature by sharing never-before-seen photos of the new baby.

Still on the subject of love, StarStudio also brings you the story behind the wedding of former PBA player Chris Tan and actress wife Sherilyn Reyes. It took the couple 11 years before they made it to the altar, and they grant StarStudio contributor Charmaine Chanco an interview with all the details that led to their exchange of “I do’s” at the Santuario de San Jose last December.

Grab a copy of StarStudio’s love-filled February 2013 issue at all magazine stores, convenience stores and other outlets where magazines are sold. This is brought to you by ABS-CBN Publishing.

Pepe Pimentel dies at 83

2013-01-24T19:00:00.000-08:00

Pepe Pimentel, host of the defunct hit game show "Kuarta o Kahon" died at 11:20 a.m. on Thursday. He was 83.

Prior to his death, Pimentel was found unconscious, with lips already purple in color, inside his house's bathroom past 10 a.m. on the same day.

The former comedian-host's remains would be cremated within the day, as part of his wish when he was still alive. His ashes will be brought to a chapel in Pinaglabanan Church in San Juan, where family and friends can pay their last respects to the game show host.

Sneak Peek: Dreamworks' "Turbo" Movie Photos

2013-01-24T18:56:00.000-08:00

Dreamworks is set to change the pace in racing when it finally releases “Turbo” in theaters worldwide on July 19 starring the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz and Samuel L. Jackson.

In “Turbo,” a snail named Theo (voiced by Reynolds) dreams of being the greatest racer in the world making him an oddity in the slow and cautious community he belongs. An impossible dream of an ordinary snail comes true when luck struck him with an incredible speed one fateful day. With his dream suddenly within reach, Theo aka Turbo embarks on a journey after being transported to a rundown strip mall where visitors bet on races featuring snails and meets a ragtag of street-smart snails headed by Whiplash (Samuel L. Jackson), Smoove Move (Snoop Dogg), Burn (Maya Rudolph) and Skidmark (Ben Schwartz).

Based on his own original concept, filmmaker David Soren mentioned in an interview with Susan Wloszczyna of USATODAY.Com that “Turbo” was hatched by combining the fascination of his son with race cars and an ongoing infestation of snails on their suburban lawn. “It came purely out of wanting to do an underdog story and combining elements in my life, taking one of the slowest creatures on earth and having him dream of mind-melting speed.”

"Ryan Reynolds' infectious enthusiasm and humor will bring life to the lead role of Turbo and set the tone for this amazing roster of all-star voice talent," said DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke. "This high-octane journey will take audiences on the race of their lives and completely re-define the traditional notion of moving at a snail's pace!"

Anne Curtis Beats "The Temptation"

2013-01-24T18:34:00.000-08:00

Garnering 23.6% National TV ratings, ABS-CBN’s newest action-drama series "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw" starring Anne Curtis premiered strongly on Monday (January 21) as proven by the data from Kantar Media.

Anne Curtis

Also topbilled Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla, "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" places its strong position in primetime beating its rival program “Temptation of Wife” by 6%.

Continue to discover how fate will connect the complicated lives of Roxanne (Kris), Ruth (Anne), and Bogs (Robin) and how love will turn their worlds around in the top-caliber action-drama series “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” weeknights, 9pm, after “Ina Kapatid Anak” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.

GMA Network Releases Statement on Issues Raised by Sarah Lahbati

2013-01-10T00:58:00.003-08:00

GMA Network addresses all issues raised by Sarah Lahbati – starting from her posts in the social networking and microblogging site Twitter, which were eventually picked-up by the press.

Sarah Lahbati

The Network maintains its stand that Sarah Lahbati violated her contract, as follows:

Sarah Lahbati’s Artist Management Contract with GMA Network is effective until February 21, 2015. There is no provision for leave of absence in said contract. Any leave is subject to prior agreement between the Network and Sarah. Therefore, Sarah’s unilateral decision to go on leave, despite its earlier disapproval by the Network, is a violation of her contract with the Network. Further, her declared trip to Switzerland for an indefinite period, without the prior consent and approval of the Network, will be an additional violation of her contract.”

“Despite the rejection of her leave, she ceased to honor her commitments with the Network including her being part of the Network’s Sunday variety show Party Pilipinas. Under the provisions of her contract with the Network, specifically Paragraphs 1.3 and 1.4, it is clearly stated that the ‘artist shall perform the role and appear in the television programs, projects and events assigned to her, and conscientiously fulfill faithfully and promptly any and all engagements/booking contracted to her by GMA.

Sarah asked to be released from her contract with GMA Artist Center (GMAAC).

It must be clarified that GMAAC has no legal personality apart from the Network, and that Sarah’s contract is with GMA Network and not with GMAAC. In the same way that a contract requires the mutual consent of the two parties, there cannot also be a unilateral cancellation of the contract by Sarah alone.

For any violation of her contract with GMA, Paragraph 5.2 states that “In the event of violation by artist… GMA may, in addition to and without prejudice to any other remedy, recover liquidated damages from artist in the amount equivalent to double artist’s minimum guarantee.”

Regarding the issue of the supposed referral by some Network executives to ICONS Management, the Network reiterates its earlier statement that it did not authorize the co-management contract with ICONS Management. Concrete actions have been taken and penalties have been imposed on the executives who were found liable.

The Network found no proof of her allegation that there was an “under the table” deal between GMAAC and ICONS Management. The Network has a policy of prohibiting and penalizing any such “under the table” deal between any of its executives and employees and others dealing with the Network. This policy is strictly enforced and implemented.

If Sarah can prove later her accusation against ICONS and GMAAC, the Network will not only stop dealing with ICONS but will also penalize those who are guilty of such anomaly.

Sarah also mentioned that non-ICONS talents like her are treated unfairly. The Network’s substantial investment in her easily belies this. On top of her being a home-grown exclusive talent of GMA, whom the Network developed, trained and promoted, she is also one of the Network’s priority stars.

GMA artists like Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Heart Evangelista, Jennylyn Mercado, and other bigger stars than Sarah who are also non-ICONS talents are not complaining about the treatment they are getting from the Network.

Interestingly, it was after the Network required Sarah to cancel her illegal co-management contract with Royal Era Entertainment & Artist Management of Annabelle Rama, the mother of Sarah’s current boyfriend, Richard Gutierrez, that she unilaterally declared her going on a one-month leave of absence and started to complain about GMAAC. The co-management contract violated the exclusive terms of Sarah’s contract with the Network. GMA Network would have had no choice but to sue Sarah and Royal Era Entertainment for the said breach had they refused to rescind said co-management contract.

Sarah also tweeted that GMA has yet to pay her for the movie “Basement.” “I don’t owe GMA any money, in fact they still owe me. I finished filming a movie called Basement under GMA films, we started around August-early sept… until now I still haven’t been paid not even a down payment. My mother asked my handler many times regarding the payment and until now there is no reply,” tweets Sarah.

It was made clear to Sarah at the onset that her talent fee will be disbursed after she completes filming. The contract was sent to her in mid-October but she was on vacation and the signed contract was returned to GMA Films only on December 14, 2012. But given the Network’s year-end cut-off for payment processing, requests received after December 10 will only be paid on January 11, 2013. As a special concession, however, the check was made available on January 4, 2013. The delay in the processing of her payment can only be attributed to Sarah because she did not immediately return the signed contract to GMA Films.

Sarah also accused GMA of making a one sided story about what’s happening.

There is absolutely no truth to this. HOT TV, thru its researcher Malou Santiago, contacted Sarah’s handler, Monica Carla Sevillano, who, in turn, coordinated with Sarah to get her side before the story was aired. Unfortunately, HOT TV did not receive any response from Sarah.

GMA Network has concluded its investigation on Sarah’s walk-out incident in the taping of the Network’s new primetime program “Indio.”

Based on the said investigation, Sarah, without any justifiable reason and following only the instructions of Annabelle Rama – whom she had illegally signed up then as her co-manager – walked out of the November 9 taping of “Indio” in Morong Park, Subic, Olongapo City.

In her earlier tweets, Sarah mentioned that “GMA Artist Center decided to book me for opening of EAT BULAGA the following day which required me to be in the studio at 8am to do hair, make-up and rehearse the production number. I never walked out, I told the producers and p.a that I need to go because I still had to travel back to Manila from Subic and be at Eat Bulaga studio by 8AM… I did not leave the set, I waited for the producers to say that I can leave… I had permission to leave. This is the complete truth.”

Upon investigation, however, it was found that GMAAC was not aware of any early morning booking on November 10. As confirmed by its records, the only schedule GMAAC had for Sarah on that day was a technical rehearsal for Party Pilipinas set at 4pm. Further, it was on November 24 – two weeks after the walk-out incident – when she finally appeared in “Eat Bulaga.”

Also based on the Network’s investigation, the production team of “Indio” did not give Sarah the permission to leave early. Contrary to what she mentioned in her tweets, they persuaded her to stay and finish her scenes but to no avail. As a result, the production team was forced to pack up the taping and incur substantial, additional and unnecessary costs.

The Network has endorsed the matter to Belo, Gozon, Elma, Parel, Asuncion and Lucila (BGE Law) for the filing of a complaint against Sarah so that the court may determine who between the parties is correct, telling the truth or lying.

After the complaint is filed in court, the Network will no longer publicly comment on the case except through pleadings filed in court, in compliance with the rule on “sub-judice”, to avoid influencing the decision the court may render on the case.

Metro Manila Film Festival 2012 Winners Revealed!

2012-12-27T19:37:00.002-08:00

MMFF 2012 Movies

Here's the Complete List of Winners for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2012:

BEST ACTRESS
Nora Aunor

BEST ACTOR
Dingdong Dantes

BEST PICTURE
One More Try

2ND BEST PICTURE
El Presidente

3RD BEST PICTURE
Sisterakas

GATPUNO VILLEGAS CULTURAL AWARD WINNER
Thy Womb

BEST DIRECTOR
Brillante Mendoza for Thy Womb

BEST SCREENPLAY
One More Try

BEST ORIGINAL STORY
Henry Burgos for Thy Womb

SMDC FIVE STAR FEMALE CELEBRITY OF THE NIGHT
Bianca King

SMDC FIVE STAR MALE CELEBRITY OF THE NIGHT
Zanjoe Marudo

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Wilma Doesnt for Sisterakas

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Cesar Montano for El Presidente

FEMALE STAR OF THE NIGHT
Nora Aunor

MALE STAR OF THE NIGHT
Joseph Estrada

FPJ MEMORIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
One More Try

MOST GENDER SENSITIVE AWARD (MAINSTREAM)
Thy Womb

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
Odyssey Flores for Thy Womb

BEST EDITING
Vito Cahilig for One More Try

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Thy Womb

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Shake, Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion

BEST MAKE UP
El Presidente

NEW WAVE BEST DIRECTOR
Tyrone Acierto for The Gave Bandits

NEW WAVE SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
Ad Ignoratiam

NEW WAVE BEST PICTURE
The Grave Bandits

FULL LENGTH NEW WAVE BEST ACTRESS
Liza Dinno for ‘In Nomine Matris’

FULL LENGTH NEW WAVE BEST ACTOR WINNER
Allan Paule for Dayak

BEST THEME SONG
El Presidente

BEST SOUND
El Presidente

BEST MUSICAL SCORE
El Presidente

BEST CHILD PERFORMER
Miguel Vergara for One More Try

BEST FESTIVAL FLOAT
El Presidente

YOUTH CHOICE AWARD
El Presidente

Watch the Official Movie Trailer of 'World War Z' (2013)

2012-11-14T01:26:00.002-08:00

Synopsis:

The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.

Check out the first full-length trailer for the upcoming thriller, in which zombies threaten to take over the world.

2012 Catholic Mass Media Awards Winners Revealed

2012-09-25T23:49:00.000-07:00

34th Catholic Mass Media Awards (2012)

Here are the list of winners of the 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) that was held last night, September 26, 2012 at the Star Theater, Pasay City:

Television

Best Drama Series: Budoy (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Series (Special Citation): Dahil sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN)
Best Comedy Program: TODA Max (ABS-CBN)
Best Children and Youth Program: Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)
Best Entertainment Program: Talentadong Pinoy (TV5)
Best TV Special (Special Citation): USI for “Ang Katapusan” (TV5)
Best Special Coverage (Special Citation): USI for “Sendong Episode” (TV5)
Best Public Service Program: Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Philippines (TV5)
Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program: Ang Pinaka (GMA News TV)
Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program (Special Citation): Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best News Magazine Program: Patrol ng Pilipino for “Monasteryo” (ABS-CBN)
Best News Magazine Program (Special Citation): Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN)
Best News Program: TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN)
Best Branded TV Ad: P&G’s eStudyante
Best Station ID: Pinoy Summer Da Best Forever ft. Sarah Geronimo & Gerald Anderson (ABS-CBN)

Radio

Best Radio News Program: Patrol Balita Alas Dose (DZMM)
Best News Commentary: Failon Ngayon (DZMM)
Best Special Event Coverage: DZMM Teleradyo’s Baha sa Bulacan Coverage (DZMM)
Best News Program: Radyo Patrol (DZMM)
Best News Program (Special Citation): Mga Pangunahing Balita (DZRH)
Best Educational Program: Art 2 Art (DZRH)
Best Public Service Program: Radyo Negosyo (DZMM)
Best Counseling Program: Usapang Kapatid (DZMM)
Best Entertainment Program: Todo Todo Walang Preno (DZMM)
Best Business News/Feature Program: SikaPinoy (DZMM)

Music

Best Secular Song: Dahil Sa’ Yo by Juris
Best Music Video: Choose Philippines for Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas (ABS-CBN)

Film

Best Picture: Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig

Hall of Fame

Best News TV Program: 24 Oras (GMA-7)
Best TV Drama Program: Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
Best Radio Counseling Program: Dr. Love (DZMM)

60th Famas Awards Winners Revealed

2012-09-25T23:10:00.000-07:00

Anne Curtis - FAMAS AWARDS 2012

Check out the complete list of winners of the 60th FAMAS Awards (2012) organized by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences below:

Best Picture – “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Actor – Jeorge Estregan, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Actress – Anne Curtis, “No Other Woman”

Best Supporting Actor – Baron Geisler, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Supporting Actress – Angelica Panganiban, “Segunda Mano”
Best Child Actor – Buboy Villar, “Ang Panday 2″
Best Child Actress – Xyriel Manabat, “A Mother’s Story”
Best Director – Tikoy Aguiluz, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Story – Carlo Caparas And Rj Nuevas, “Ang Panday 2″
Best Screenplay – Roy Iglesias And Rey Ventura, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Cinematography – Carlo Mendoza, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Theme Song – ‘Hari Ng Tondo’ By Gloc 9 Feat. Denise Barbacena, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
Best Editing – Jason Cahapay, Mirana Medina-Bhunjun, Ryan Orduña, “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”

Special Awardees:

Hall of Fame – Carlo J. Caparas

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award – Daniel Padilla, Derrick
Monasterio, Edgar Allan Guzman, Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola, Julie Anne San Jose and Kristoffer Martin

Outstanding Lady Movie Producers – Atty. Anette Gozon-Abrogar (GMA Films), Donna Villa (Golden Lions Films), Malou Santos (Star Cinema) and Mother Lily Monteverde (Regal Films)

Public Service Award – Gov. Jeorge ER Ejercito

Huwarang Artista sa Larangan ng Serbisyo Publiko – QC Dist. 2 Councilor Alfred Vargas

Exemplary Achievement in the Field of Justice – PAO Chief Atty. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

Antonio M. Padua Memorial Award – Ricky Lo

FAMAS Grand Award – Edmark International CEO Sam Low Ban Chai

Posthumous Award – Sec. Jesse M. Robredo

The X Factor Philippines Top 6 Journey Contineous

2012-09-14T23:03:00.000-07:00

For the final six, being the next multimedia superstar and winning "The X Factor Philippines" are not just a battle of charisma, stage presence, and unique vocal prowess but also a personal battle to overcome their lifelong struggles that might have driven them off course from realizing their dreams of making it in the music industry.

The X Factor Philippines Top 6

Jeric Medina from Paranaque has been battling weight problems since he was a kid. He may be living a privileged life but he grew up insecure about his physique. This drove him to commit to losing weight through exercise and diet and eventually lost more than 70 lbs. With his new figure, he was more confident to pursue his longtime dream of becoming a music artist.

His teammate Gabriel Maturan of Dapitan City is fighting a different battle in his life as he has long struggled to have a complete family. Growing up, Gabriel has had three men he considered fathers, one of whom was a Danish national. That was why he lived and became a working student in Denmark. When his mom and his second stepfather parted ways, they returned to the country and lived in Zamboanga Del Norte, where he found his third dad. Will he make his fathers proud by becoming the grand winner?

Kedebon Colim of Cebu faces a tough battle in the competition. Aside from struggling with poverty, Kedebon is also in a constant battle to prove himself to the viewing public that he deserves to be in the final six. Despite the insults thrown at him, Kedebon respects people’s opinions and just does his best every week. This is no surprise to his family and friends because Kedebon has always been strong and hardworking. In fact, he even worked as an internet café attendant and construction worker at the same time just to help in his family’s finances.

Just like Kedebon, Allen Sta. Maria is also fighting poverty. The youngest finalist from Nueva Ecija would join various amateur singing contests and get gigs as a singer to support her studies and buy stuff for herself like clothes and shoes. Allen never became champion in the many singing contests she joined. Will her fate change in “The X Factor Philippines?”

KZ Tandingan of Digos City is determined to win the competition. KZ has always loved singing so much that she would belt out songs just about everywhere. Unfortunately, she encountered throat problems that affected her singing voice. She can no longer belt out high notes like before and thus suffered from low self-esteem. But with the help of her family, she was able to find her love for music once more and searched for a unique singing style with her band. Now that she is in the “X Factor,” KZ is ready to give it all to prove that the country’s music industry is not just for belters and smooth-skinned, pretty artists.

Carrying the banner of the Groups category is all-male group Daddy’s Home composed of Allan Silonga, Herbert Silonga, Eric Dacanay, and Jerome Icatar. All professionals and aged above 31, Daddy’s Home is in a fight against time as their shot at making it in the industry tends to be shorter than the rest of the younger contenders. Aside from the competition, they also face conflicting priorities since they have families to provide for. Making it this far, Daddy’s Home threats their families as inspiration to win the competition and finally achieve their goal of penetrating the mainstream scene.

Martin Nievera mentors Jeric, Gabriel, and Kedebon; Charice mentors KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Maria; and Gary Valenciano mentors Daddy’s Home. Fourth judge-mentor Pilita Corrales’ mentees were unfortunately eliminated from the competition and didn’t make it to the final six. Who among them will become the country’s next big multimedia superstar? Whose ‘x factor’ will win over viewers and judge-mentors hearts?

Be sure to save your favorites from elimination. Vote after their performances by every Saturday by texting XFJERIC/GAB/KED/ALLEN/KZ/DAD and send it to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text subscribers.

Don’t miss the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host, airing every Saturday, after “MMK,” and every Sunday, after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

"The Mistress" International Screening Dates and Venues Released

2012-09-14T22:55:00.001-07:00

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's latest movie "The Mistress" which is currently breaking box-office record will also have an international screening on the dates and venues listed below:

NORTH AMERICA - September 21,2012

Regal Theaters- Cerritos (Los Angeles)
Regal Theaters- San Diego
Regal Theaters- Las Vegas
Regal Theaters- Tukwila (WA)
Consolidated Theaters- Pearlridge, Hawaii
AMC- San Jose Mercado (SF Bay Area)
Pickwick Theaters- Chicago
Century Theaters- Orange (Los Angeles)
Century Theaters- Milpitas (SF Bay Area)
Century Theaters- Union City (SF Bay Area)
Century Theaters- Sacramento
Century Theaters- San Bruno (SF Bay Area)
Cinemark- Houston, TX
Cinemark- Dallas, TX
Cinemark- Virginia
Clearview Cinemas- Bergenfield, NJ
Clearview Cinemas- Clifton, NJ
Clearview Cinemas- Hoboken, NJ

CANADA - September 28, 2012

Mississauga, Ontario (Square One – Empire Studio 10)
Scarborough, Ontario (Coliseum Scarborough)
Edmonton, Alberta (Cineplex- Movies 12 Edmonton)
Calgary, Alberta (Sunridge Spectrum Cineplex)
Vancouver, BC (Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas)
Surrey, BC (Empire Studio 12-Guildform)
Winnipeg, Manitoba (Cineplex Northgate Winnipeg)

EUROPE - September 15, 2012

Nice, France - Theater set-up

MIDDLE EAST - September 27, 2012

UAE

Al Ghurair, Dubai (+9714 2289898)
Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai (+9714 3669898)
Sahara Mall, Sharjah (+9716 5316500)
Grand MegaMall, Sharjah (+9716 5751888)
Al Mariah Mall, Abu Dhabi (+9712 6785000)
Al Bawadi Mall, Al Ain (+9713 7840300)

QATAR

Cine Center, Qatar (+974 44839064)

BAHRAIN

Seef Cineplex, Bahrain (+9731 7258900)

GUAM - September 14, 2012

Micronesia Mall Theaters

NEW ZEALAND - September 14, 2012

Auditorium Theater Set-up

"The Mistress" Grosses P25-Million on its First Day

2012-09-14T22:49:00.001-07:00

Everyone expected it to become one of Philippine cinema's biggest hit this year. But not as hit as grossing P25-M on its first day.

The Mistress

Yes, Star Cinema's latest offering "The Mistress" which also marks the 10th year anniversary of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo as a loveteam is currently breaking box-office records.

According to Star Cinema's Advertising and Promotions Manager Mico del Rosario, "The Mistress" raked a whopping P25-M on its first day beating the box-office record set by the other Star Cinema produced movie last year and currently the highest grossing film of all time - "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin" starring Vice Ganda which grossed P23.9-M on its opening day.

The big question now is, can "The Mistress" surpass the P300-M earnings of "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin"?

Watch Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" Movie Trailer

2012-09-13T22:26:00.001-07:00

Walt Disney Animation Studios has just launched the new, full trailer of the 3D adventure comedy "Wreck-It Ralph" from Emmy-winning director Rich Moore (TV's "The Simpsons," "Futurama").

Watch "Wreck-It Ralph" Full Movie Trailer below:

Movie Synopsis:

Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer), the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day.

But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero.

On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch) from the first-person action game Hero's Duty. But it's the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it's too late?

Opening across the Philippines in October 31 in Disney Digital 3D and regular theaters, “Wreck-It Ralph” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis Star in the Comedy Film "We're The Millers"

2012-09-13T22:16:00.003-07:00

Principal photography is underway on New Line Cinema’s action comedy "We’re The Millers," starring Jennifer Aniston (“Horrible Bosses”) and Jason Sudeikis (“The Campaign”). The film is directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”).

In the film, David Burke (Sudeikis) is a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids - after all, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad (Ed Helms).

In order to wipe the slate clean - and maintain a clean bill of health - David must now become a big-time drug smuggler by bringing Brad’s latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors, cynical stripper Rose (Aniston) and wannabe customer Kenny (Will Poulter), and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey (Emma Roberts), he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretend kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the “Millers” are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.

Thurber directs “We’re The Millers” from a screenplay by Steve Faber & Bob Fisher (“Wedding Crashers”) and Sean Anders & John Morris (“Hot Tub Time Machine”). The film also stars Emma Roberts (“The Art of Getting By”), Nick Offerman (“21 Jump Street”), Kathryn Hahn (“The Dictator”), Will Poulter (“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”) and Ed Helms (the “Hangover” films).

Vincent Newman, Tucker Tooley, Happy Walters and Chris Bender are the producers, with David Heyman, J.C. Spink and Marcus Viscidi serving as executive producers.

Thurber’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Barry Peterson (“21 Jump Street”); production designer Clayton Hartley (“The Other Guys”); editor Mike Sale (“The Hangover Part II”); and costume designer Shay Cunliffe (“The Bourne Legacy”).

Shot on location in North Carolina and New Mexico, New Line Cinema’s “We’re The Millers” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento" Pilots this Sunday

2012-09-13T22:12:00.004-07:00

The sequel of the reality-sitcom "Pepito Manaloto" will air its pilot episode on Sunday night, September 16 on GMA-7.

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento" picks up from that point in the first season's story wherein the lead character Pepito (portrayed by Michael V) wins the jackpot in a lottery. After his luck changed his and his family's life from rags to riches, a television network executive approaches Pepito and comes up with the idea of retelling their story in a TV series. However, Pepito won't like the treatment of the TV show. He thinks that much of the story has been played up or exaggerated. He wanted a more realistic portrayal of his family's story. The TV executive will draw up an alternative proposal: the TV show will be redone but this time, it will be a reality show. The cameras will be documenting Pepito and his family's every day life.

The "reality show" treatment of the new season of Pepito Manaloto is what sets it apart from the previous one, which was basically more of a situation comedy (SitCom). As Michael V himself describes it, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento is a "real-life documentary of a fictional family."

The show also stars Manilyn Reynes as Elsa Manaloto, Angel Satsumi as Clarissa Manaloto and Jake Vargas as Chito Manaloto.

Playing equally important roles are John Feir as Patrick, Ronnie Henares as Tommy, Mosang as Baby, Janna Dominguez as Maria, and Arthur Solinap as Robert. Completing the cast are the new characters who will make the lives of the Manaloto family more interesting - Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee and Nova Villa as Mimi.

Follow the official Pepito Manaloto social media accounts on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pepitomanalotokapuso and Twitter http://www.twitter.com/pepitomanaloto7.

Paulo Avelino Covers CosmoMen, Solenn Heussaff Covers Cosmopolitan September 2012 Issue!

2012-08-31T02:06:00.000-07:00

Kapamilya Star Paulo Avelino joined the ranks of Dingdong Dantes, Derek Ramsay, Sam Milby, and Gerald Anderson by becoming the coverguy for Cosmopolitan Magazine’s highly-anticipated annual supplement, the CosmoMen.

“Walang Hanggan” star Paulo Avelino is the chosen coverguy for CosmoMen 2012, the annual supplement of Cosmopolitan Philippines featuring the country’s 69 hottest bachelors and 10 centerfold hunks.

CosmoMen 2012 is enclosed in the September 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine featuring Kapuso vixen Solenn Huessaff on the cover.

Forbe's Top 20 Highest Paid Celebrities Revealed!

2012-08-31T01:57:00.002-07:00

World boxing superstar Cong. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao made it to Forbes Top 20 highest paid celebrities for 2012.

Oprah leads the list for the 4th consecutive year. The list was based on estimates of upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work that were gathered from talk with managers, agents and lawyers.

Here's the Top 20 Highest Paid Celebrities for 2012 released by Forbes:

1. Oprah Winfrey — $160 million
2. Michael Bay — $160 million
3. Steven Spielberg — $130 million
4. Jerry Bruckheimer — $115 million
5. Dr. Dre — $110 million
6. Tyler Perry — $105 million
7. Howard Stern — $95 million
8. James Patterson — $94 million
9. George Lucas — $90 million
10. Simon Cowell — $90 million
11. Glenn Beck — $80 million
12. Elton John — $80 million
13. Tom Cruise — $75 million
14. Dick Wolf — $70 million
15. Rush Limbaugh — $69 million
16. Manny Pacquiao — $67 million
17. Dr. Phil — $64 million
18. Donald Trump — $63 million
19. Ryan Seacrest — $59 million
20. Britney Spears — $58 million
Tiger Woods — $58 million

Manny Pacquiao is included on this list because he is a celebrity (in the Philippines). He ranks number 2, next to Floyd Mayweather Jr., in the highest paid athletes.

June 2012 Nursing Board Exam Results Released

2012-08-28T01:11:00.003-07:00

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) recently announced that 27,823 out of 60,895 or 45.69% passed the Nursing Board Exam that was given last June 2012.

Check out the results by clicking the links provided below:

http://www.mukamo.com/NLE-june-2012-A-G.pdf - Surnames from A to G

http://www.mukamo.com/NLE-june-2012-H-N.pdf - Surnames from H to N

http://www.mukamo.com/NLE-june-2012-O-Z.pdf - Surnames from O to Z

Congratulations to all new nurses!

Credits: www.mukamo.com

List of Rescue Emergency Hotline Numbers for Flood Victims

2012-08-07T20:13:00.001-07:00

For rescue operations and information regarding the floods that are currently affecting Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon, here's a list of contact numbers from important government agencies.

NCR

National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

(02) 911-1406
(02) 912-2665
(02) 912-5668

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

(02) 927-1335
(02) 433-8526

Philippine National Police Hotline (PNP)

(02) 725-3176
(02)723-04-01
117 or send TXT PNP to 2920

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

(02) 729-5166

Metro Manila Development Authority Metrobase

136
(02) 882-4154 loc. 271 (for flood concerns)

Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)

(02) 7890

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

(02) 527-8481 to 89

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)

(02) 580-8910
(02) 580-8911

Skyway System Hotline 

(02) 776-7777

South Luzon Expressway (SLEx)

(0908) 8807539

Local Government Units’ (LGU) Traffic and Rescue Hotlines

Cainta Traffic

(02) 646-0044

Las Pinas Traffic

(02) 874-5756
(02) 874-3927

Mandaluyong Traffic

(02) 534 2993

Mandaluyong Emergency

(02) 5332225

Makati Traffic

(02) 844-3146
(02) 819-3270

Makati Rescue

168
(02) 899-8928
(02) 895-8243

Pasig Rescue

(02) 643-0000

Pasig Traffic

(02) 6411907

Outside NCR

Cavite Governor’s Office

(046) 419-1311

Quezon Governor’s Office
(042) 373-6007

Rizal Provincial Office
(02) 620-2400

Bulacan Governor’s Office

(044) 791-8149
(044) 791-8148

Prince Harry Angry Birds Hat Photo

2012-08-07T20:09:00.002-07:00

Prince Harry of United Kindom was spotted wearing an Angry Birds Hat while playing a ping pong game at last weekend's WOMAD music festival in Wiltshire, England. Check out the photo below:

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