Kapuso Central

'Makapiling Kang Muli' - Teaser Trailer

2012-05-20T19:55:00.002-07:00

Drama Beyond Limits: GMA Network's Q2 Launches

2012-05-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

Ano ang mga bagong prime time shows na dapat abangan this second quarter? Silipin in this special video from the Kapuso Network.

Party Pilipinas PPTV Teaser

2012-05-18T23:49:00.001-07:00

Pinay in Swan Lake and a Disco Pool in Antipolo in this Week’s "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho"

2012-05-10T10:26:00.000-07:00

This Saturday in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, get to meet 14-year-old Jessa, who, from her life in the slums is now a part of a popular ballet production. After becoming a scholar of the Ballet Manila Futures Foundation of Prima Ballerina Liza Macuja-Elizalde, Jessa is now one of the casts of the hit ballet production Swan Lake.

Are Filipinos really hotheaded? What are the things that push an ordinary Juan to the edge? Find out the things that make Pinoys tick also in this week’s episode.

Meanwhile, one thing that surely makes Pinays everywhere lose their cool is laundry day! This Saturday, meet Obet—the man behind the idea of having his washing machine rented for a measly P50 a day while another comes up with the idea of pedal-powered washing machine.

Another thing that has truly become popular nowadays is the use of laser lights accompanied by music to form a show. This trend has become so popular that even t-shirts now have LED or light emitting diodes that grooves to the sound of any music or beat! A resort in Antipolo even boasts of a so-called disco pool!

Watch all these and more in this week’s episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Saturday after Kapuso Movienight, on GMA-7.

Beauty Secrets ni Bubbles Paraiso at Iba Pang Tips Para kay Mommy sa Pinoy MD

2012-05-10T10:17:00.000-07:00

Isang special Mother's Day episode ang hatid ng Pinoy MD ngayong Sabado ng umaga sa GMA-7.

Ang mga nanay nga naman, madalas inuuna ang kalusugan ng pamilya bago pa alagaan ang sarili. Kaya naman ngayong Sabado, tinukoy ng Pinoy MD ang top 5 na dapat pinapa-check-up ng mga babae. Ano ba ang mga dapat na unahin? At magkano ba ang dapat ipunin?

Tampok din ngayong Sabado ang model, host, at aktres na si Bubbles Paraiso na hindi lamang sexy ang body-healthy din! Ang pili niyang workout ngayon, ang plana forma-isang uri ng exercise na pinaghahalo ang mga elemento ng yoga, pilates, at iba pang mga sayaw. Alamin ang iba pang sikreto ni Bubbles para mapanatili ang kanyang sexy body!

Ayon sa World Health Organization, tinatayang 20% sa mga naninigarilyo sa mundo ay babae. Ang numerong ito, tumataas pa. Nakilala ng Pinoy MD ang ilang mga babaeng pilit na pinipigil ang kanilang paninigarilyo. Maitigil na kaya nila ang kanilang bisyo?

Abangan lahat ng iyan sa nag-iisang tahanan ng mga doktor ng bayan-ang Pinoy MD ngayong Sabado, 6am, sa GMA-7.

Richard Gutierrez Hosts 'Pinoy Adventures'

2012-05-08T23:53:00.000-07:00

Riovana Goes Limitless with Zensah

2012-05-08T21:03:00.002-07:00

Are you ready to be limitless? Now every runner will be able to break his limits with Zensah, the newest innovative product line exclusively distributed by Riovana, the Sole of Running.
Inspired by the Italian word “SenZa” meaning without, this brand believes that athletes should be able to perform without limits. Using seamless technology, meaning products are made without seams, allows Zensah to help enhance the performance of each and every athlete not only during training but most importantly during competition by providing them with apparels whose compression is beyond compare.

Zensah has always dedicated itself to allow athletes of all levels reach their optimum performance by revolutionizing sports technology through the innovation of graduated compression and seamless sportswear. A pioneer of high performance sports apparel, the cutting edge products of Zensah enable you to reach your best performance without sacrificing comfort.

Check out these premium items at Riovana:

What makes training more fun and comfortable? A good top! Unlike an ordinary shirt, The Zensah Loose Fit Tank (Purple) for females is equipped with moisture wicking technology which pulls moisture away from the skin making sweat easier to evaporate. Its long and lose fit allows you to have more mobility therefore giving you a fresher feeling and heightened experience every time you run.

For all you ladies out there who love running, the Zensah High Compression Shorts ensures you a more comfortable experience with its seamless construction that eliminates chafing. Also, the pinpoint compression and 3D design keeps your quadriceps and muscles of your legs warmer therefore allowing you to experience your own nirvana during your run.

The Zensah Compression Short Sleeves for Men offers the “second skin” feature which is like having another layer of skin therefore allowing you to experience that heightened comfort, mobility and performance that an ordinary shirt cannot give. Equipped with seamless compression technology, this revolutionary product from Zensah makes you enjoy your run from start to finish.

Chafing and other discomforts on your legs during running is now a thing of the past with the Zensah Compression Tights for Males. The moisture wicking feature eliminates sweat and moisture allows you to experience that supreme comfort that only Zensah can offer. It is also equipped with the Zensah Silver Ions that reduce bacteria growth and makes sure that you don’t only feel fresh but smell fresh as well.

In running, it’s not just your legs that do all the work! Your arms play a very significant part in running as well! With the superior compression technology of the Zensah Arm Sleeves, your arms are not only given extra comfort but they are protected from the harmful rays of the sun as well. So r rain or shine, you you can take your running performance to the next level.
Visit Riovana at the Ground Floor of Active Fun Building 9th avenue corner 28th street at the Bonifacio Global City, near Honda BGC and at the 3rd Floor of Regis Center Building, Loyola Heights, Quezon City in front of Ateneo De Manila University.

For more details, please visit www.riovana.com. Like us on facebook: RiovanaPhilippines and follow us on twitter for the latest updates.

Balega Socks Now Available in Riovana

2012-05-08T20:46:00.001-07:00

One of the premiere socks brand from South Africa has recently landed in the stores of Riovana: Balega. Taking its name from a Zulu word which means "to move with speed", Balega socks are popular mong runners and enthusiasts alike who want nothing short of the best when it comes to running socks. Technically superior and designed for high performance, Balega socks draw its inspiration from the rich culture of South Africa. Balega's soft thread performance socks offer runners that most comfortable experience by reducing the impact while increasing the cushioning effect at the same time. With dynamic air conditioning fabric system that offers low moisture absorbency and excellent fabric resistance that allows the socks to maintain its peak performance through the years make Balega socks a must-have for any runner or enthusiast alike who wants to grow in harmony with the sport.

Get that heightened running experience with the right pair of socks that offers speed, stability and utmost comfort. Only from Balega.

Visit Riovana at the Ground Floor of Active Fun Building 9th avenue corner 28th street at the Bonifacio Global City, near Honda BGC and at the 3rd Floor of Regis Center Building, Loyola Heights, Quezon City in front of Ateneo De Manila University.

For more details, please visit www.riovana.com.

Party Pilipinas Plug feat. Alden, Enzo and Steven

2012-04-27T06:08:00.000-07:00

Coco Martin is Voted Sexiest Man in the Philippines for 2012, Aljur Abrenica is 2nd

2012-04-17T21:40:00.002-07:00

Coco Martin topped Starmometer's annual poll "100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines" for the second time!

Coco Martin, dubbed as the most-awarded actor of his generation, just added another feather to his cap after being voted the "Sexiest Man in the Philippines for 2012" in the online poll participated by thousands of fans.

The 30-year-old Kapamilya actor garnered a total of 29,918 votes, more than 2,000 votes higher than second placer and Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica who got 27,601 votes.

Ace comedian Vhong Navarro settled for third place with 27,531 votes after topping the poll 2 weeks before the conclusion.

Previous leaders, Xian Lim and Paulo Avelino, snatched the fourth and fifth position, respectively.

Completing this year's Top 10 are Gerald Anderson (#6), JM de Guzman (#7), Enrique Gil (#8), Derek Ramsay (#9) and Sam Milby (#10).

This is Coco Martin's second time to top the poll. He was first voted as the sexiest man in the land two years ago (2010).

Other winners of the annual poll were Sam Milby in 2007, Piolo Pascual in 2008, Aljur Abrenica in 2009, and Enchong Dee in 2011.

Here are the complete results:

100 SEXIEST MEN IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2012

1. Coco Martin - 29918
2. Aljur Abrenica - 27,601
3. Vhong Navarro - 27532
4. Xian Lim - 27072
5. Paulo Avelino - 25689
6. Gerald Anderson - 15624
7. JM de Guzman - 13231
8. Enrique Gil - 13134
9. Derek Ramsay - 12030
10. Sam Milby - 12003

11. Enchong Dee - 11417
12. Mark Luz - 10786 (new entry)
13. Jericho Rosales - 9494
14. Jake Cuenca - 9340
15. Dingdong Dantes - 8772
16. Jerico Redrico - 8345 (new entry)
17. Rafael Rosell - 8178
18. John Lloyd Cruz - 8163
19. Kevin Fowler - 8063 (new entry)
20. Chris Tiu - 7889

21. Zanjoe Marudo - 6904
22. Slater Young - 6767 (new entry)
23. Jon Avila - 6584
24. Rocco Nacino - 6440
25. Piolo Pascual - 6423
26. Paul Soriano - 6330
27. Ahron Villena - 6312
28. Rodjun Cruz - 6194
29. Richard Gutierrez - 6152
30. Jason Abalos - 6005

31. Dennis Trillo - 5992
32. Tom Rodriguez - 5946
33. Albert Martinez - 5941
34. Ejay Falcon - 5642
35. JC de Vera - 5623
36. Billy Crawford - 5586
37. Phil Younghusband - 5517
38. Joem Bascon - 5432
39. Luis Manzano - 5385
40. Diether Ocampo - 5212

41. Matteo Guidicelli - 5021
42. Carl Guevarra - 5008
43. Carlo Romero - 4969 (new entry)
44. James Younghusband - 4963
45. Alden Richards - 4948
46. Enzo Pineda - 4838
47. Marc Nelson - 4692
48. Robin Padilla - 4642
49. Edgar Allan Guzman - 4551
50. Alfred Vargas - 4528

51. Matt Evans - 4382
52. Borgy Manotoc - 4373
53. Bryan Termulo - 4290 (new entry)
54. James Yap - 4197
55. Ryan Agoncillo - 4134
56. Neil Etheridge - 3991
57. Mike Tan - 3984
58. Alex Castro - 3967
59. Aga Muhlach - 3955
60. Martin del Rosario - 3936

61. Christian Bautista - 3859
62. John Prats - 3799
63. Sid Lucero - 3713
64. Kean Cipriano - 3691
65. Geoff Eigenmann - 3641
66. Rayver Cruz - 3442
67. Atom Araullo - 3416
68. Markki Stroem - 3386
69. Carlos Agassi - 3360
70. John Estrada - 3294

71. Oyo Sotto - 3281
72. Mark Herras - 3258
73. Joross Gamboa - 3238
74. Fhrancis Lopez - 3228 (new entry)
75. Luis Alandy - 3213
76. Hayden Kho - 3204
77. JC Tiuseco - 3156
78. Drew Arellano - 3069
79. Joseph Marco - 3021
80. Mikael Daez - 2894

81. Prince Stefan - 2808
82. Gabby Concepcion - 2789
83. Simon Atkins - 2776
84. Erik Santos - 2712
85. Mark Anthony Fernandez - 2701
86. Richard Gomez - 2646
87. Manuel Chua - 2635
88. Chris Cayzer - 2574
89. Aly Borromeo - 2559 (new entry)
90. TJ Trinidad - 2553

91. Richard Poon - 2462
92. Franco Daza - 2345
93. JayR - 2285
94. Marco Alcaraz - 2267
95. Kris Lawrence - 2227
96. Marvin Agustin - 2214
97. Marlon Stockinger - 2203
98. Victor Basa - 2191
99. Kiefer Ravena - 2121 (new entry)
100. Jome Silayan - 2119

TOP 5 NEWCOMERS

1. Mark Luz (#12)
2. Jerico Redrico (#16)
3. Kevin Fowler (#19)
4. Slater Young (#22)
5. Carlo Romero (#43)

TOP 5 KAPATID

1. Derek Ramsay (#9)
2. Rodjun Cruz (#28)
3. JC de Vera (#35)
4. Edgar Allan Guzman (#49)
5. Kean Cipriano (#64)

TOP 5 KAPUSO

1. Aljur Abrenica (#2)
2. Dingdong Dantes (#15)
3. Chris Tiu (#20)
4. Rocco Nacino (#24)
5. Richard Gutierrez (#29)

TOP 5 KAPAMILYA

1. Coco Martin (#1)
2. Vhong Navarro (#3)
3. Xian Lim (#4)
4. Paulo Avelino (#5)
5. Gerald Anderson (#6)

TOP 5 ATHLETES

1. Chris Tiu (#20)
2. Phil Younghusband (#37)
3. James Younghusband (#44)
4. James Yap (#54)
5. Neil Etheridge (#56)

TOP 5 OVER 40s

1. Albert Martinez (#33)
2. Robin Padilla (#48)
3. Aga Muhlach (#59)
4. Gabby Concepcion (#82)
5. Richard Gomez (#86)

100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012 - Rank 1st to 10th

2012-04-17T21:25:00.002-07:00

The rockoustic heartthrob, the Universal Leading Man, a multi-awarded dramatic actor, a comedian, and rising young actors made it to this year's top 10 of "100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012."

In reversed order...

10. SAM MILBY - 12,003 votes

9. DEREK RAMSAY - 12,030 votes

8. ENRIQUE GIL - 13,134 votes

7. JM DE GUZMAN - 13,231 votes

6. GERALD ANDERSON - 15,624 votes

5. PAULO AVELINO - 25,689 votes

4. XIAN LIM - 27,072 votes

3. VHONG NAVARRO - 27,532 votes

2. ALJUR ABRENICA - 27,601 votes

1. COCO MARTIN - 29,918 votes

Photo Credits: Coco Martin, Vhong Navarro, Enrique Gil - ABS-CBN; Derek Ramsay - Oxygen; Xian Lim - Mint; Gerald Anderson - Anthony Co Photography; Aljur Abrenica - Aljur's Facebook Fanpage; Paulo Avelino - Bench; Sam Milby - Folded and Hung.

'The Road' Official US Trailer

2012-04-17T07:36:00.002-07:00

100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012 - Rank Nos. 91 to 100

2012-04-14T23:06:00.003-07:00

A basketball sensation, a Kapatid actor/model, a race car champion, 2 Kapuso R&B artists, an actor/restaurateur, a model, a Kapamilya soap opera actor, and a crooner make it to rank nos. 91 to 100 of "100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012."

In reversed order...

100. JOME SILAYAN - 2,119 votes

99. KIEFER RAVENA - 2,121 votes

(new entry)

98. VICTOR BASA - 2,191 votes

97. MARLON STOCKINGER - 2,203 votes

96. MARVIN AGUSTIN - 2,214

95. KRIS LAWRENCE - 2,227 votes

94. MARCO ALCARAZ - 2,267 votes

93. JAY-R - 2,285 votes

92. FRANCO DAZA - 2,345 votes

91. RICHARD POON - 2,462 votes

Check out the final number of votes garnered by our Top 10 (as of April 15, 2012, 12:01 p.m.):

No. 1 got 29,918 votes

No. 2 got 27,601 votes

No. 3 got 27,532 votes

No. 4 got 27,072 votes

No. 5 got 25,689 votes

No. 6 got 15,624 votes

No. 7 got 13,231 votes

No. 8 got 13,134 votes

No. 9 got 12,030 votes

No. 10 got 12,003 votes

Stay tuned...

Barbie Bibiktimahin ni Joshua

2012-04-11T06:24:00.000-07:00

Ngayong Sabado sa Spooky Nights ng GMA-7 ay itatampok ang tinitiliang tambalan nina Joshua Dionisio at Barbie Forteza o “Josh-Bie” sa episode na pinamagatang Spooky Nights presents Kalansay. Makakasama nina Joshua at Barbie sina Joyce Ching, Renz Valerio, Jace Flores, Jan Marini, Tiya Pusit at Onyok Velasco.

Sa Spooky Nights presents Kalansay, partners-in-crime sa kanilang mga pranks sina Anton (Joshua Dionisio) at Sherwin (Renz Valerio) at lagi nilang nabibiktima ang ate ni Sherwin na si Cheska (Barbie Forteza). Pero makakatagpo ng katapat ang dalawa nang may lumipat na bagong kapitbahay sa isang pinapaupahang kwarto nina Cheska.

Mula nang lumipat ang mga kapitbahay nagsimula ang mga weird na kaganapan sa neighborhood. Nawala ang aso ni Cheska at ang boy nila ay biglang naglaho rin.

Magiimbestiga sina Sherwin at Anton at madidiskubre nila na nagiging mga halimaw na kalansay pala ang kanilang mga bagong kapitbahay.

Walang maniniwala kina Sherwin at Anton dahil laging nagbibiro ang dalawa. Ngayon kailangan nilang kumilos para pigilan ang mga halimaw na kapitbahay bago pa sila maging biktima ng mga ito.

Abangan ang exciting na kwentong ito ngayong Sabado (April 14) sa Spooky Nights presents Kalansay, pagkatapos ng Manny Many Prizes sa GMA-7.

24 Oras: Solenn Heussaff, ikinwento kung pano ginawa ang hi-tech na interactive cover

2012-03-31T23:28:00.002-07:00

100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012 - 10th Update

2012-03-31T21:18:00.001-07:00

Vhong Navarro and Coco Martin take 1st/2nd slot from Xian Lim and Paulo Avelino, respectively.

Previous leaders Xian Lim and Paulo Avelino dropped 3 notches each. Xian is now at no. 4 while Paulo settled for 5th place in the latest update for "100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012" poll.

Also gaining votes aside from Vhong and Coco is Kapuso hunk Aljur Abrenica who is now in 3rd place.

TOP 20 as of March 31, 2012, 11:55 p.m.

M	TR	PR	Celebrity Finalists	TOTAL VOTES
	1	6	Vhong Navarro	25,752
	2	3	Coco Martin	25,428
	3	4	Aljur Abrenica	24,660
	4	1	Xian Lim	23,705
	5	2	Paulo Avelino	22,798
	6	5	Gerald Anderson	10,089
	7	8	JM de Guzman	11,540
	8	7	Enrique Gil	11,286
	9	9	Sam Milby	10,872
	10	10	Derek Ramsay	10,803
	11	11	Mark Luz	9,880
	12	12	Enchong Dee	9,728
	13	14	Jake Cuenca	8,366
	14	13	Jericho Rosales	8,355
	15	16	Dingdong Dantes	8,008
	16	15	Jerico Redrico	7,437
	17	17	Rafael Rosell	7,277
	18	19	John Lloyd Cruz	7,118
	19	18	Chris Tiu	7,004
	20	20	Kevin Fowler	6,731

BUBBLING UP:

21. Zanjoe Marudo
22. Jon Avila
23. Rocco Nacino
24. Ahron Villena
25. Piolo Pascual
26. Paul Soriano
27. Rodjun Cruz
28. Richard Gutierrez
29. Dennis Trillo
30. Jason Abalos

HOW TO VOTE:

1. Go to Starmometer's Facebook Album (you must be signed on at Facebook).

2. Like the photo of the male celebrity that you want to vote for. You can like more than one celebrity, there's no limit!

3. The ranking of the 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012 will be based on the number of likes they will receive from the readers.

4. Voting is extended until April 14, 2012 (11:59PM). The full list and this year's "Sexiest Man" in the country will be revealed on April 15, 2012.

5. Vote now!

Talk about "100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines" on twitter using the hash tag: #100MenPHL

Kapuso Summer Station ID 2012 'All Stars and the Sun'

2012-03-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

Photos: 'My Kontrabida Girl' Press Screening

2012-03-12T21:15:00.000-07:00

Some pictures by Allan Sancon

Kapuso star Gwen Zamora bida sa international film na “The Witness”

2012-03-09T03:59:00.000-08:00

Kahit saan sa mundo talagang lutang ang galing at ganda ng pinay, kaya naman ang Kapuso star na si Gwen Zamora ay napili upang pagbidahan ang international film na “The Witness” kung saan ipapalabas din ito sa bansa ngayong Marso.

Matapos gampanan ang mga roles sa television shows at pelikula, sumabak si Gwen sa panibagong hamon sa kanyang karera --- at ito ay ang pagganap sa importanteng karakter sa nasabing international film.

Sa lahat ng mga karakter sa “The Witness”, natatanging si Gwen Zamora lamang ang Pinay kaya bawat eksena sa pelikula ay sinisigurado niyang kanyang pinagbutihan.

Gagampanan ni Gwen ang karakter na si Angel Fordeliza Isagani, isang General Manager ng isang hotel. Mula sa Maynila maaassign siya sa Jakarta, Indonesia at doon mag-uumpisa ang kanyang kalbaryo. Mga panaginip na tungkol sa isang batang lalaki na nagngangalang Aris ang patuloy na babagabag sa kanya. Matutuklasan niya na ang lalaking ito ay kinitil ang sariling buhay sa pamamagitan ng pagputok ng baril sa kanyang bibig.

Sino si Aris sa buhay ni Angel? Ano ang mensaheng gustong ipaalam ng mga hindi magagandang panaginip?

Samahan si Angel na tuklasin ang mga kasagutan tungkol sa mga panaginip na patuloy na bumabagabag sa kanya.

Mula sa direksyon ni Muhammad Yusuf, ang “The Witness” ay inihahandog ng GMA Films at Skylar Pictures at mapapanood sa mga sinehan sa bansa simula March 21, 2012.

Para sa mga updates, bisitahin ang www.facebook.com/filmTHEWITNESS at i-follow ang @witnessthemovie sa twitter.

Riovana Holds Grand Launch

2012-03-09T03:41:00.000-08:00

A heightened experience welcomed the members of the media and other guests during the grand launch of Riovana held last February 17, 2012.

Owned by the running industry's frontliner Coach Rio De La Cruz, the event demarcated the formal unveiling of this one-stop-shop that provides a different high to runners and enthusiasts alike by enlightening them about the right tools, techniques and other know-hows regarding running so they can transcend from being ordinary to extraordinary runners.

Guests were given a tour of Riovana to introduce them to the various areas within: Sole Running, where the perfect pair of shoes for an individual depending on his fitness level: gold-for speed work, interval trainings and the race day, silver – for intermediate training and bronze for beginners, are determined via the Gait Analysis – the shoes; Sole Searching, the lounge area where members can interact with other runners as they build lasting friendships over races and Sole Healing, a revolutionary recovery center that focuses on pre and post running treatments.

Apart from the tour, there were also raffle draws which paved way for lucky guests to win exclusive items from Riovana. Another highlight of the evening was the fashion show which featured the 2012 collection of some of the brands which Riovana carries.

Visit Riovana at the Ground Floor of Active Fun Building 9th avenue corner 28th street at the Bonifacio Global City, near Honda BGC and at the 3rd Floor of Regis Center Building, Loyola Heights, Quezon City in front of Ateneo De Manila University.

For more details, please visit www.riovana.com. Like us on facebook: RiovanaPhilippines and follow us on twitter RiovanaPH for the latest updates.

'The Witness' Starring Gwen Zamora - Official Movie Poster and Trailer

2012-03-08T10:20:00.002-08:00

Pilot ng 'Hiram na Puso' Wagi sa Nationwide Ratings

2012-03-07T07:53:00.000-08:00

Win na win sa nationwide ratings ang pilot episode ng pinakabagong afternoon drama series ng GMA-7 na Hiram na Puso (HNP) na pinagbibidahan nina Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Polo Ravales, Bela Padilla, Ayen Laurel, Gardo Versoza at Gina Alajar.

Ayon sa National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) data ng Nielsen, mas mataas ng 5.7 household rating points ang HNP nang mag-pilot ito noong Lunes kaysa sa katapat nitong Mundo Man ay Magunaw (MMM). Nakakuha ang HNP ng 14.9 pts. habang ang MMM ay nakakuha lamang ng 9.2 pts. Ang nationwide audience share naman ng HNP ay 40.6% habang ang katapat nito ay nakakuha lang ng 25.1%.

Mas malaki naman ang lamang sa ratings ng pilot episode ng Hiram na Puso sa Mega Manila na kilalang balwarte ng GMA Network. Nakakuha ito ng 17.5 household rating points at audience share na 46.3%, habang ang MMM ay nakakuha lamang ng rating na 7.4 points at 19.7 % audience share. Ang pilot episode din ng HNP ang nagtala ng pinakamataas na rating sa afternoon block sa Mega Manila sa araw na iyon.

Mahalaga ang ratings performance ng mga show dahil ito ang karaniwang batayan ng mga advertiser sa paglalagay ng mga commercials nila sa isang programa. Usually, the higher the ratings, the higher is the commercial loading. Ito rin ang nagsisilbing sukatan kung ilang tao ba ang nanonood sa isang programa kumpara sa katapat nitong show.

Tuwang tuwa naman ang bida ng HNP na si Kris Bernal, na bagama't zero ang love life ay todo focus naman sa kanyang bagong soap. Para kay Kris, malaking reward sa kanya at sa lahat ng bumubuo ng programa ang pagkakamit nito ng mataas na ratings.

"Siyempre, sobrang happy kami nang malaman naming bonggang bongga ang ratings ng pilot episode namin. Bawing bawi na ang lahat ng pagod, puyat at kaba namin," sabi ni Kris.

Mapapanood ang Hiram na Puso mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes pagkatapos ng Eat Bulaga sa GMA Afternoon Prime.

Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica Topbill GMA Films' Romantic-Comedy 'My Kontrabida Girl'

2012-03-07T07:51:00.000-08:00

GMA Films brings together two of the country’s hottest and brightest stars on the silverscreen – Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica – as they topbill the most anticipated romantic-comedy movie of the year, MY KONTRABIDA GIRL.

Under the direction of Jade Castro, My Kontrabida Girl is a funny and heartwarming film that has all the ingredients to tickle the hearts of moviegoers, young and old, for its interesting characters and witty plotlines. Filled with unexpected twists and endless laughs, this offering is the perfect avenue for Rhian and Aljur to unleash not only their dramatic talents but also their comedic side bringing a delightful mix of humor, charm and romance to their roles.

Making this movie extraordinarily special are the scene-stealing actors and actresses who spice up the lives of the lead characters headlined by Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Chariz Solomon, Moymoy Palaboy, Kevin Santos, Enzo Pineda, Sef Cadayona, Ken Chan, Bela Padilla, Gwen Zamora, Sabina Santiago and Ms Bella Flores.

In the film, Rhian breathes life to the character of Isabel Reyes who is the infamous soap opera villain in the country. Everyone simply loathes Isabel which makes her the most condemned personality in the world of television.

But by some weird twist of fate, Isabel’s life turns upside down when she encounters a near-death accident. The wicked antagonist experiences a sudden change of heart and being the top kontrabida of her soap opera, Isabel couldn’t just deliver her heartlessness and cruelty in front of the camera. Her over-the-top villainous persona disappears and she finds herself powerless to kick and slap the lead star.

Isabel’s show hits a major ratings slump and the network advises her to take a break from work with hopes of reigniting her passion. To solve her dilemma, Isabel seeks the help of the biggest kontrabida icon in the country, no less than Ms Bella Flores. She finds her on YouTube and says that for Isabel to get herself back, she needs to find the person who hurt her the most. And that person for Isabel is Chris Bernal (Aljur).

Armed with pure wits and sheer determination, Isabel sets off to meet Chris who is still living in the same town where she left him many years back when she was a child. As they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak, will it further sabotage Isabel’s career and their chances for a relationship?

As they rediscover their past, Isabel begins to see Chris in a new light and she unexpectedly finds herself falling in love all over again with the very same guy who broke her heart. Will they ever get the right timing to be together? Will the kontrabida girl find the perfect and genuine love she has been wishing for in the arms of Chris?

Save the date and be charmed with the loveteam of Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica in MY KONTRABIDA GIRL, coming to theatres on March 14, 2012.

GMA Network Keeps Stronghold of Nationwide TV Ratings Lead in February

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Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) maintained its lead in nationwide TV ratings over competitors this February, according to broadcast industry's more trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on February 1 to 29 household data (February 26 to 29 based on overnight ratings), GMA posted an average of 36.3 household share points, ahead of ABS-CBN's 30.4 points by  5.9 points; and TV5's 14.6 by 21.7 points.

Using an average of 5 viewers per television household, these numbers translate to around 1.1 million more viewers tuned in to GMA over ABS-CBN and almost 4 million over TV5 from all over the country.

Leading across all dayparts in Mega Manila, GMA kept its stronghold of its bailiwick area, which now comprises more than 59 percent of total television households nationwide. The Kapuso Network registered a total day average of 41 share  points,  up by a notable 16.1 points from ABS-CBN's 24.9 points, and up by 26.3 points from TV5's 14.7 points.

In terms of eyeballs, this means that GMA had 1.8 million more viewers than ABS-CBN  and around 3 million more viewers than TV5.

GMA remarkably swept 10 out of the 10 top-rating programs in Mega Manila for the entire February with the finale of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown topping the chart with an overwhelming 52.2 household share points. The list also includes newly launched GMA programs namely Legacy, My Beloved, and  Biritera.

Similarly in the crucial area of Urban Luzon, where 77 percent of total television households are found, GMA remained ahead of competition in all dayparts with an audience share of 39.8 points. ABS-CBN trailed behind with 26.7 points; and TV5 with only 14.2 points.

GMA's lead in Urban Luzon translates to about 1.9 million viewers over ABS and 3.6 million more viewers over TV5 in February.

The Kapuso Network also dominated the list of top-rating programs in the said area occupying 8 out of the 10 slots. The Telebabad program Munting Heredera, which aired its final episode in February, culminated its 9-month run as the number one program on primetime for the said period.

GMA and TV5 subscribe to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement while ABS-CBN is the lone local major TV network that reportedly subscribes to Kantar Media, formerly known as  TNS.

In Mega Manila, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement gathers data based on a sample size of 1,190  homes as compared to Kantar Media's 770 homes. Meanwhile, Nielsen has a nationwide sample size of 2,000 homes, which is statistically higher than Kantar's sample size of 1,370.

Gozon's reaction to MVP's expression of interest for GMA Network

2012-03-07T07:46:00.000-08:00

"We are flattered by the expression of continued interest on the part of MVP. However, there has been no price offered that could form the basis of discussion between the parties."

-Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Chairman and CEO, GMA Network, Inc.