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Whitney Houston Dies at 48

2012-02-12T10:05:00.003+08:00

I was saddened with a breaking news that legendary pop singer Whitney Houston has just died at the age of 48. Rest In Peace Whitney, you will be missed.

(CNN) -- Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48, representative Kristen Foster said Saturday night.

The cause and location of her death was not immediately known. According to her official website, Houston, who struggled with addiction problems over the years, sold more than 170 million albums, singles and videos over her career.

Houston was set to appear in this year's "Sparkle," a remake of the 1976 hit, which was loosely based on the story of The Supremes. It was her first movie role since 1996's "The Preacher's Wife."

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Betong Sumaya is the Ultimate Sole Survivor!

2012-02-11T18:36:00.000+08:00

Albert "Betong" Sumaya was named the Ultimate Sole Survivor of GMA-7s Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown.

The announcement was held last night February 10, 2012 during the live finale episode at the Studio 7 of GMA Network.

Betong got 4 votes from juries Maey Bautista, Chuckie Dreyfus, Arthur Solinap, at KC Montero. Mara Yokohama got 2 votes from juries Arnold Aninion at John Odulio while Stef Prescott got the vote of jury Gino dela Peña.

Betong took home the 1 million peso cash prize, which was awarded to him by GMA-7 Chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon and GMA-7 President and COO Gilberto Duavit, Jr.

Marian Rivera and Katrina Halili's Rivalry Refuels in "My Beloved"

2012-02-09T18:40:00.001+08:00

Katrina Halili is Marian Rivera's antagonist in GMA-7's upcoming drama series "My Beloved". This is the first time that the two Kapuso actresses will work together since "Marimar".

"My beloved" is actually the reunion of "Marimar" stars Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, and Katrina Healili. During the "Marimar" days, Katrina Halili was also Marian Rivera's antagonist as Angelica Santibanez. It came to a point that the two actresses were intrigued to have had a real life feud, and serious gap between each other.

Now that Marian and Katrina will once again work in one drama series as on screen enemies, will this refuel or continue the professional rivalry that they had during their days in "Marimar"? And can "My Beloved" equal or even surpass the success of their breakthrough teleserye "Marimar"?

"It's Showtime" Pilot Episode Ratings

2012-02-08T18:42:00.002+08:00

ABS-CBN's new noontime show "It's Showtime" debuted last Monday February 6, 2012. And of course, everyone awaits how it fared in the TV Ratings. So here are the results from AGB Neilsen Mega Manila Ratings.

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 26.2%
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) – 19.2%
Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 17.3%
Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 16.3%
Kokak (GMA-7) – 15.7%
Kapuso Movie Festival: You To Me Are Everything (GMA-7) – 13.3%
It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%
Knock Out (GMA-7) – 11.3%
Detective Conan (GMA-7) / Love You (GMA-7) – 11.2%

Primetime:

24 Oras (GMA-7) – 25.5%

Legacy (GMA-7) – 25.4%
Biritera (GMA-7) – 24.8%
Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 23.7%
Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA-7) – 23.6%
Budoy (ABS-CBN) – 21.5%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 20.4%
E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%
Dongyi (GMA-7) – 18%
Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (ABS-CBN) – 16.3%

Along with "It's Showtime", three programs from GMA-7 also made their debut last Monday, "Broken Vow", "Biritera" and "Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis" but I would like to focus on "It's Showtime". It was published in other blogs that "It's Showtime" became a trending topic on Twitter last Monday during it's debut when twitter fanatics prompted the #ItsShowtime on their tweets.

Good for the show, it's trending on social networking sites so it means that the show is being talked about. But If being a trending topic on Twitter is the only thing that they can brag, then it's not good enough. Number one, advertisers and sponsors does not care whether a show is a #1 trending topic on Twitter or any other social networking sites. Advertisers still rely on TV ratings to help them decide whether they want to sponsor the show. Number two, being a #1 trending topic on Twitter does not mean that every single Filipino is talking about the show, it's just because that the show got some loyal fans who are so industrious in tweeting. Try to visualize, a ratio of 1 loyal fan:1000 tweets, not a bad number when your show got 100 loyal fans..

"It's Showtime" The most Innovative, Creative and Original Title for a TV Show!

2012-02-05T09:17:00.001+08:00

"It's Showtime" is the title of ABS-CBN's newest noontime show which is originally known as "Showtime". It's scheduled to premiere this February 6, 2012.

Congratulations to ABS-CBN for coming up with a very innovative, and very creative title for the show. "It's Showtime", the title alone sounds new and original and it's the first time we've heard this kind of title in Philippine Television. The creative crew should be applauded and be given bonus for conceptualizing the title.

And to tell you the truth, it's original title "Showtime" sounds innovative and creative as well as "It's Showtime". And if the title is first ever, it's guaranteed that the concept of the show will indeed be original and creative as well.

"It's Showtime", this is so far the best title that ABS-CBN have came up for their show. Keep it up Kapamilya! you're in the right track! You are so creative, innovative and very original in choosing a title for the show!

"Broken Vow" - A new Afternoon Soap From GMA-7

2012-02-04T18:41:00.001+08:00

"Broken Vow" is GMA-7's newest afternoon drama soap starring Bianca King, Gabby Eigenmann, Luis Alandy, and Rochelle Pangilinan.

Members of its cast include Celia Rodriguez, Carmi Martin, Juan Rodrigo, Marco Alcaraz, Melissa Mendez, Matet de Leon, Jace Flores, Pancho Magno, and Lou Sison.

The theme song of "Broken Vow" is the hit song of the same title from Lara Fabian which was also used as the sound track of the hit TV series from Taiwan "Meteor Garden". Julie Ann San Jose was chosen do do the rendition of the theme song "Broken Vow".

It is directed by Gil Tejada, Jr. and is set to premiere on February 6, right after Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Oka2kat (Oka Tokat 2012) – ABS-CBN

2012-02-03T19:05:00.001+08:00

ABS-CBN have decided to revive their hit 90s horror series "Oka Tokat (Takot Ako)" which ran from 1997 to 2002. The original series was top-billed by Agot Isidro and the former love team of Angelika Dela Cruz and Jericho Rosales. But this time, the Kapamilya Network did a bit of twist in the title, it's will now be known as "Oka2kat".

"Oka2Kat" or the 2012 version is top billed by Paul Salas, Makisig Morales, Sue Anna Ramirez Dodd, Jane Oineza, and Joshua Colet. They will embark on an adventure to save their town from an unseen evil.

Members of its cast include Dimples Romana, Janus del Prado, DJ Durano, Nanding Josef and Perla Bautista. It is directed by Neal del Rosario and Theodore Boborol.

It premieres on February 4, 4PM right after “Showbiz Inside Report.”

So, ABS-CBN have decided to put out another old stuff from their closet and it's an adventure horror series. But why did the Kapamilya Network placed "Oka2kat" in an earlier time slot? GMA-7's "Spooky Valentine" will also premiere this Saturday February 4, 2012. It would have been another slug fest from the Kapuso and Kapamilya Network.

“It’s Showtime” vs "Eat Bulaga!" starting February 6!

2012-01-30T18:45:00.001+08:00

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After days of speculations that "Showtime" will be reformatted and go head to head with the Philippines Longest Running Noontime Show "Eat Bulaga!", ABS-CBN finally made it official, "It's Showtime" vs. "Eat Bulaga!".

"It's Showtime" formerly "Showtime" will be moved to the 12noon time slot to collide with "Eat Bulaga!" which is seen Monday to Saturday on GMA-7. "It's Showtime" will add new segments to make it look more different than usual when it was still known as "Showtime".

Regarding this developments, the Kapamilya Network released it's official statement:

After two years of being a morning kapamilya favorite, “It’s Showtime” will be ABS-CBN’s newest noontime program effective Monday, February 6, 2012.

The new show will be hosted by Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Billy Crawford, Karylle, ‘Kuya’ Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta and Vice Ganda, whose camaraderie, spontaneity, talents, and shared sense of humor have brought joy to kapamilyas. Joining them in “It’s Showtime” are dance master Jhong Hilario, and favorite “ex hurados” Ryan Bang, and Coleen Garcia.Together, they will be bringing a new and more exciting show filled with surprises and engaging segments that will make viewers experience MORE FUN IN SHOWTIME.ABS-CBN thanks the “madlang people, ” here in the Philippines and in The Filipino Channel (TFC)markets worldwide, for being with Showtime and its hosts in their journey of bringing joy and hope every morning the past two years. ABS-CBN invites the viewers to continue their unwavering support for Showtime as it moves to noontime, from Monday to Saturday starting February 6.–Bong Osorio, Head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications

Son beginning the Monday, February 6, 2012, "It's Showtime" will make it's grand premiere to replace Kapamilya's current noontime show "Happy Yipee Yehey" which will have it's farewell episode on February 4, 2012.

ABS-CBN is really looking to rekindle the noontime wars which remained quite for quite sometime after Willie Revillame's "Wowowee" was axed. The shows that took over such as "Pilipinas Win na Win" and "Happy Yipee Yehey" were certainly no match for "Eat Bulaga!", those show literally bowed down to the kings of noontime Tito, Vic, and Joey.

The question is, how will the "Eat Bulaga!" Dabarkads responds to this new challenge laid down by the Kapamilya Network? Have ABS-CBN finally found the right show to out seat the longest running noontime show which took over the noontime slot for three decades? We have to stay tune to find out.

Just one suggestion, why didn't the Kapamilya Network made the title "Eat's Showtime" rather than "It's Showtime"? I think that looks more catchy and creative. The producers of "Eat Bulaga!" could have chose the title "It Bulaga!" but since it's shown on noon time which is lunch time, they turned it into "Eat Bulaga!". But if the Kapamilya Network does that, it will look like that they copied "Eat Bulaga!" once again.

World Wrestling Fan Xperience 2012 – Smart Araneta Coliseum

2012-01-29T09:05:00.002+08:00

Former WWE Superstars are coming to Manila on February 4, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the World Wrestling Fan Xperience Champions Tour 2012.

Former WWE Superstars including Carlito, John Morrison, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, Chris Masters, Rhino, Gene Snitski, Luke Gallows, former WWE Divas Jillian Hall and Melina and many more are coming to the Philippines to perform and showcase their wrestling talents.

Tickets are available at TicketNet at (02) 911-5555. Prices — Ring Side P4,770, Patron P3,710, Lower Box P3,180, Upper A P2,120, Upper B P1,060, General Admission P530.

Just a little clarifications, I've met some people who are confused about this World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) and thinks that this is a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) live tour since the performers were all former WWE Superstars and Champions as mentioned in the promos. Some are looking for big WWE Superstars like John Cena, Randy Orton and CM Punk.

Just to make it clear, WWFX is an independent Wrestling Promotion which consists of former WWE Superstars, the event is not a part of any WWE Live Events and these superstars were released from their WWE contract and are no longer connected with the World Wrestling Entertainment. These guys were released from the WWE after failing to meet some requirements particularly the wellness policy.

ABS-CBN’s Showtime ends, to go head to head with Eat Bulaga?

2012-01-28T18:37:00.000+08:00

I have just another update about the future of ABS-CBN's noontime slot. Earlier today, ABS-CBN's game variety show "Showtime" aired it's thank you/farewell episode. Is this a sign that it will replace "Happy Yipee Yehey" and will go head to head against the Philippines longest running and undisputed #1 noontime show "Eat Bulaga!"
According to some sources, "Showtime" will be reformatted and will added with new segments to make it slightly different from it's original format and make it suitable to compete with "Eat Bulaga!". Sources added that the working title of the new "Showtime" are either "It's More Fun in Showtime" or "It's Showtime". And Eugene Domingo is rumored to be a part of the new show.

"Happy Yipee Yehey" to Air It's Final Episode on February 4, 2012 and Will Be Replaced By "Palibhasa Tanghali"?

2012-01-28T18:26:00.000+08:00

It was posted in this blog the ABS-CBN's noontime show "Happy Yipee Yehey" will be cancelled and that it will be replaced by "Showtime". But according to the lates developments, "Happy Yipee Yehey" will be replaced with a new noontime show titled "Palibhasa Tanghali" which will be hosted by Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez and John Estrada.

"Happy Yipee Yehey" premiered in February 12 last year and will air it's final episode on February 4, 2012, that is less than a year.

If the rumors about a new noontime show "Palibhasa Tanghali" is true, will this be the show that will finally topple the Philippines' longest noontime show "Eat Bulaga!" I don't think so. It will take more than the trio of Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, and John Estrada to take out the triumvirate of Tito, Vic, and Joey who has been giving happiness and inspiration to the Filipinos for three decades now.

"Eat Bulaga!" has been there after 3 people powers, and 6 presidents and it is not just a TV show but a way of life. And besides, the title "Palibhasa Tanghali" is derived from ABS-CBN's hitt 90s sitcom "Palibhasa Lalake" which was also top-billed by Richard, Joey and John. The Kapamilya Network will just recycling the defunct sitcom but in a different format and a little bit of twists in the title. And lastly, why is ABS-CBN keeps on experimenting on different trios to match the staying powers of TVJ? APO, John, Randy, and Willie, Rey Valera, Nonoy Zuniga and Rico J. Puno, these are the trios that tried to match TVJ but all of them failed. The Kapamilya Network creative crew should try something different just like when that of "Wowowee" which was hosted by the controversial Willie Revillame, "Eat Bulaga!" had a hard time getting rid of that show.

TV5 Introduces the New Generation of Valiente

2012-01-27T18:50:00.000+08:00

TV5 conducted a press conference for the upcoming premiere of the "Valiente" remake starring TV5's drama prince JC De Vera and Oyo Boy Sotto. The press conference was held last January 19, 2012.

Here is TV5's press release statement for "Valiente" which by the way will premiere this coming February 2012:

TV5 opens the year with the return of the biggest and the most successful teleserye
ever seen on Philippine TV – Valiente. After two decades of unparalleled viewer
patronage, Valiente comes back with a grander cast, a more compelling story and
impressive production that will hit the primetime scene this February.

Valiente revolves around the remarkable story of two families, Braganza and
Valiente, who whose lives are intertwined in their search for truth and genuine love.
Portraying the iconic roles of this historic dramaserye are the new generation of
Valiente leads: Kapatid stars JC De Vera, Nadine Samonte, Nina Jose and Oyo Sotto.

JC De Vera will play the role of Gardo Valiente, a young but destitute lad who works
for Hacienda Braganza and is a loyal friend to Theo Braganza (Oyo Sotto), a rich and
stubborn Braganza heir who has special interests in guns. Maila Braganza (Nadine
Samonte), the youngest among the Braganza brood, falls in love with Gardo but her
scheming sister Leona Braganza (Nina Jose) will do anything to get in the way of Malia
and Gardo’s relationship.

Joining the new generation of Valiente cast are the most-respected and highly
acclaimed actors in the industry: Gina Alajar, Jaclyn Jose, Mark Gil, and the original
Valiente himself, Michael De Mesa (who is already US-based but has returned to the
country specifically to be part of the much-anticipated Valiente comeback).
Watch the biggest and the grandest remake of Valiente, airing soon on TV5 primetime
this February.

Richard Gutierrez Signs With VIVA Entertainment

2012-01-26T18:58:00.001+08:00

Pumirma ng kontrata sa VIVA Entertainment ang aktor na si Richard Gutierrez. Ang kontrata ay para sa management ng mga endorsement deals, which means na ang VIVA na pinamumunuan ni Boss Vic del Rosario ang hahawak sa mga endorsement deals ni Richard Gutierrez. Maliban kay Richard, pumirma din para ng kontrata sa VIVA ang mga kapatid niyang si Raymond at Ruffa Gutierrez.

Kaugnay ng latest development na ito, ihinayag ng VIVA Boss na si Vic del Rosario na may mga pagkakataon na ipapareha si Richard Gutierrez sa ilang mga talents ng VIVA at isa sa nagunguna sa listahan ay ang Pop Princess na si Sarah Geronimo.

Tungkol sa mga upcoming endeavours ni Richard sa GMA-7 na marami rin ang curious dahil nalalapit na ang pagtatapos ng Survivor Philippines kung saan host si Richard, nakipag-meeting na diumano ang aktor sa creative team ng Kapuso Network kaugnay sa susunod niyang project sa GMA-7. action-drama raw ang tema ng nasabing project ng Kapuso Network para kay Richard.

Kung ano man ang project na iyon para kay Richard, sana hindi na Fantaserye of Superhero ang tema dahil tila nasawa na ang mga televiewers na makita si Richard na naka-costume, lumilipad at may kakaibang kapangyarihan. Subukan niya naman gumawa ng soap opera kung saan normal siyang tao na haharap sa mga sitwasyon na hinaharap ng isang ordinaryong tao sa pang-araw araw na buhay. At isa pa naglakihan na rin yung mga bata noon na nag-idolize kay Richard bilang isang superhero.

At tungkol naman sa plano ng VIVA na ipareha si Richard kay Sarah Geronimo, mukahang magandang idea yun, hindi pa nagtambal ang dalawa kahit minsan at mukha namang may chemistry sila kapag pinagsama. Mukhang magiging trend sa pelikula ang pagsasama ng Kapamilya at Kapuso Stars, nauna na yung team up ni Dingdong Dantes at Kris Aquino sa MMFF Entry na "Segunda Mano" at may rumors din na magsasama sa pelikula si Angel Locsin at Marian Rivera. Maganda dahil imposibleng mangyari ang mga ganitong tandem sa TV.

Protege Dennis on MYX Hitchart

2012-01-25T18:39:00.003+08:00

Nakapanood ako kagabi ng MYX Hitchart at guest doon si Gloc 9 at ang protege niya na si Dennis. Yes si Dennis at ang mentor niyang si Gloc 9 sa reality talent search na Protege ng GMA-7.

Nasa No.8 kasi ng MYX Pinoy Countdown ang collaboration single nila na "Hari ng Tondo" na theme song ng MMFF 2011 Entry na "Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story". At ang naturang single ay nasa No.18 naman sa MYX Hitchart.

Nakakatuwa lang dahil si Dennis ay produkto ng reality talent search ng Kapuso Network at ang MYX naman ay sister station ng Kapamilya Network pero game na game na in-interview siya ni VJ Bianca at naalala ko pa yung tanong ni VJ Bianca kay Dennis na "anong feeling mo na sa lahat ng ka-batchmate mo ay ikaw ang pinakaunang nagkaroon ng music video?"(she is talking about GMA-7's reality show Protege) game rin naman yung sinagot ni Dennis.

Kunsabagay wala namang kaso kung lumabas si Dennis sa MYX na sister station ng ABS-CBN dahil music channel naman iyon. Music should unite the world, regardless kung saang Network napanood ang reality show na sinalihan mo at kung saang Network ka naka-kontrata. Try naman nila sa susunod na makapag promote din ng album ang mga Kapuso Recording Stars sa "ASAP" at ang mga Kapamilya Recording Stars naman sa "Party Pilipinas". OK yun, that is kung may album ang mga artists ng GMA Records o kung nage-exist pa nga ba ang recording outlet ng GMA.

"Showtime" Itatapat sa""Eat Bulaga!"

2012-01-24T18:43:00.001+08:00

Kumpirmadong sisibakin na sa ere ang noontime show ng ABS-CBN na "Happy Yipee Yehey!" at balitang ipapalit sa mababakante nitong time slot ang "Showtime" para tapatan ang Longest-running noontime show na "Eat Bulaga!" na napapanood naman sa GMA-7.

Minsan nang itinapat ang "Showtime" sa "Eat Bulaga!" nang sibakin din sa ere ang dating noontime show ng ABS-CBN, at sa pagkakaalala ko nanalo sa ratings ang "Showtime" sa sandaling panahon na itinapat ito sa "Eat Bulaga!".

Kung totoo nga na itatapat ang "Showtime" sa "Eat Bulaga!", anong mga bagong putahe ang ihahanda nila sa mga manonood para tapatan ang "Eat Bulaga!" na institustyon na sa Telebisyon?

Iza Calzado Transfers to the Kapamilya Network, Carla Abellana to Follow?

2012-01-22T09:19:00.000+08:00

Pumirma na ng kontrata sa ABS-CBN ang home grown Kapuso talent na si Iza Calzado, matapos magsimula at manatili ng ilang taon sa GMA-7. Ito na ang katotohanan dun sa mga haka haka noon na lilipat ng istasyon ang naturang young actress.

Kung napansin ninyo, pagkatapos ng "I Heart You Pare" kung saan pinalitan ni Iza si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid bilang katambal ni Dingdong Dantes at ng "Andres De Saya" na pinagtambalan nila ni Cesar Montano, wala ng sumunod na regular show si Iza. Puro guestings, hosting jobs, interviews at number sa "Party Pilipinas lang ang ginagawa ni Iza. Yun ay dahil may alinlangan ang Kapuso Network na bigyan siya ng regular show dahil ayaw mag-renew ng kontrata ni Iza sa Kapuso Network at may bulung-bulungan nga na aalis na siya. Takot ang GMA-7 na bigyan siya ng show at bigla silang layasan at bitinin sa ere.

Kasunod ng paglipat ni Iza Calzado sa Kapamilya Network, may mga ulat din na susunod sa kanya doon ang isa pang Kapuso home grown talent na si Carla Abellana. Wala rin kasing offer na bagong project sa kanya ang GMA Network.

Nag-aalisan na ang mga talents ng Kapuso Network, either wala talagang magandang plano ang GMA para sa kanila o sila mismo ang ayaw sa Kapuso. Sa totoo lang kasi, may favoritism sa GMA-7, yung mga artista lang na malakas sa mga Executives ang bini-build up, yung mga madalas magsabi ng "I would like to thank Mr. Filipe Gozon and Ms. Wilma Galvante" sa birthday celebration nila sa "Party Pilipinas", sabihin niyong mali ako.

Party Pilipinas and ASAP 2012 Celebrates the Chines New Year this Sunday, January 22, 2012

2012-01-22T09:02:00.000+08:00

Parehong Chinese New Year Celebration ang theme ng magkaribal na Sunday Variety show na Party Pilipinas at ASAP 2012 ngayong linggo January 22, 2012.

Magpapasiklaban ng performance ang mga Kapuso at Kapamilya na mainstays ng magkatapat na programa ng ABS-CBN at GMA-7 sa pagsalubong sa Year of the Water Dragon.

Live na mapapanood ang Party Pilipinas sa GMA Studio at ang ASAP 2012 naman ay gaganapin sa Quirino Grandstand sa ganap na 12:15nn at sa ganap naman na 8pm ay gaganapin ang grand Chines New Year Countdown.

"MUNTING HEREDERA" ENDS INCREDIBLE NINE-MONTH LONG JOURNEY

2012-01-20T18:30:00.001+08:00

After months of dominating on primetime, GMA-7’s "Munting Heredera" concludes its successful nine-month journey with a nerve-racking finale week from January 30 to February 3.

Intended to run for only 13 weeks, the Kapuso family drama received several extensions after consistently topping ratings charts. The show garnered its highest audience share last August 30, 2011 with an overwhelming 49.5 points among Mega Manila households according to AGB Nielsen (based on May 9, 2011 to January 17, 2012 Mega Manila households data). To this day, "Munting Heredera" remains at the top of its game as it continues to register high ratings relative to its competition.

Likewise the show made its presence felt on the internet as netizens avidly followed and discussed the many twists and turns in the story.

From the show’s basic plot, which tells of a grandmother searching for her missing heiress, the writers of "Munting Heredera" headed by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan and its award-winning director, Maryo J. delos Reyes were able to make the story even more engaging by introducing new characters and sub-stories.

While the story focused on the search for the rightful heiress to the Montereals’ riches, "Munting Heredera" also shed light on other issues and revelations involving other players in the story. Truly, every character made an impact and contributed to the overwhelming success of what is arguably one of GMA’s most successful and unforgettable dramas.

Through out every episode, Ms. Gloria Romero, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Camille Prats, Luz Valdez, Gabby Eigenmann (whose performance in MH as Desmond earned him a Best Supporting Actor trophy in the Golden Screen Awards), Leandro Baldemor, Ynez Veneracion, Neil Ryan Sese, Krystal Reyes and Roderick Paulate gave exceptional performances in their portrayal of different familial issues.

The three girls Mona Louise Rey, Kyle Daniel Ocampo and Barbara Miguel also impressed viewers with their talent - whether they be throwing lines at each other or acting alongside their more experienced, veteran co-stars.

Meanwhile, with Katrina Halili, Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin leaving the show came the arrival of new actors including the likes of Boots Anson-Roa, Robert Arevalo, Bobby Andrews, Andrea del Rosario, Migs Cuaderno, and in a very special role, Monmon Domingo, a 12-year old boy born with cerebral palsy. Certainly, their acting performances will also leave a mark with audiences, whose nights were made more colorful by the weeknight drama.

In its much-awaited finale week, viewers must await whether or not Manny (Roderick Paulate) will survive a new battle concerning his health, or if Desmond (Gabby Eigenmann) will remain greedy until his last breath. Witness too, how the love stories of Sandra (Camille Prats) and Jacob (Mark Anthony Fernandez), and Doña Ana (Gloria Romero) and Enrique (Robert Arevalo) will culminate in the story. Someone will also officially join the Montereal family. Who could this person be?

Find out the answers to these and more as "Munting Heredera" bids its viewers farewell. Do not miss its finale week from January 30 to February 3 on its new timeslot after "24 Oras" onGMA Telebabad.

"Walang Hanggan" Pilot Bested "Legacy" in Mega Manila

2012-01-18T18:40:00.002+08:00

Two new shows from ABS-CBN and GMA-7 premiered last Monday, "Walang Hanggan" and "Legacy" respectively. Of course, the loyalists of two the two networks wants to find out which pilot episode bested the other. So far, ABS-CBN's "Walang Hanggan" was triumphant over GMA-7's "Legacy". This is according to AGB Nielsen's Mega Manila overnight ratings for January 13-16, 2012. The Kapamilya Network recovered after being out-edged finale of Kapuso Network's "Amaya" last Friday.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs in Mega Manila from January 13 to 16, 2012 according to AGB Nielsen People Ratings:

January 13, Friday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 10.2%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) – 7.1%
3. Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) – 7%
4. Kokak (GMA-7) – 6%
5. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 5.7%
6. Love You (GMA-7) – 4.7%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: Zuma (GMA-7) – 4.5%
8. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 3.7%
9. Sinetanghali: Hitman (TV5) – 3.5%
10. Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) / Super Sine 5: Wild Wild West (TV5) – 3.3%

Primetime:

1. Amaya (GMA-7) – 17%
2. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) – 14.9%
3. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA-7) – 12.4%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.9%
5. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) / Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
6. Budoy (ABS-CBN) – 11%
7. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 10.4%
8. Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 10.2%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 7.3%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) – 6.6%

January 14, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 12.2%
2. Sabado Sineplex: The Incredible Hulk (TV5) – 5.6%
3. Startalk TX (GMA-7) – 5%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Si Maryo At Si Goko (GMA-7) – 4.2%
5. Teen Titans (TV5) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 3.9%
6. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 3.8%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 3.7%
8. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) – 3.6%
9. Johnny Bravo (TV5) – 3.5%
10. Maynila (GMA-7) / Happy Yipee Yehey! (ABS-CBN) / Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 3.3%

Primetime:

1. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 13.1%
2. Kapuso Movie Nights: In Your Eyes (GMA-7) – 10.8%
3. MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 10.5%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 9.3%
5. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 6.8%
6. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 6.4%
7. Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) / Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) – 6.1%
8. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 5.3%
9. The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5) – 4.7%
10. Regal Shockers (TV5) – 4.1%

January 15, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Kapuso Movie Festival: One True Love (GMA-7) – 6.4%
2. Dragon Ball (GMA-7) / Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 5.5%
3. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 4.8%
4. Detective Conan (GMA-7) / Tween Hearts (GMA-7) – 4.6%
5. Tom & Jerry Kids (TV5) – 4.4%
6. Sunday Sineplex: X-Men 2 (TV5) – 3.7%
7. AHA! (GMA-7) – 3.5%
8. Growing Up (ABS-CBN) – 3.4%
9. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 2.9%
10. Lokomoko (TV5) – 2.8%

Primetime:

1. SNBO Double Treat: Operation Condor – Armour of God II (GMA-7) – 12.6%
2. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 10.7%
3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 10.1%
4. SNBO Double Treat: Carry On Pickpocket (GMA-7) – 8.5%
5. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 7.6%
6. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) – 7.2%
7. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 6.7%
8. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 6.3%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 6.1%
10. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 5.9%

January 16, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.1%
2. Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) – 7.4%
3. Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 7.3%
4. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) – 7.1%
5. Kokak (GMA-7) – 6.8%
6. The Chief Justice On Trial (GMA-7) – 6.5%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: Amo (GMA-7) – 5.6%
8. Knock Out (GMA-7) / Love You (GMA-7) – 4.9%
9. Bleach (GMA-7) / Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 4.4%
10. Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) – 4.1%

Primetime:

1. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) – 13.1%
2. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 12.2%
4. Legacy (GMA-7) – 11.8%
5. Budoy (ABS-CBN) – 11.4%
6. Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 10.9%
7. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA-7) – 10.8%
8. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) – 10%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) / Dongyi (GMA-7) – 8.9%
10. Daldalita (GMA-7) – 7.4%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils. via PEP

‘My Binondo Girl’ Treats Viewers with a ‘Dragon Finale’

2012-01-16T18:40:00.004+08:00

“My Binondo Girl” will treat their loyal viewers with a grand ‘Dragon Finale’ as the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series topbilled by Kim Chiu is down to its last week.

In its last five nights, expect for more breathtaking revelations and sweet surprises, especially from “My Binondo Girl” love teams Jade (Kim) and Andy (Xian Lim), and Zeny (AiAi delas Alas) and Papa Chen (Richard Yap).

Will the ‘Jandy’ love story have a happy ending or will tragedy strike and leave everyone crying?

Witness the final moments of MBG’s memorable characters Matteo Guedicelli, Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Pareño, Ricardo Cepeda, Laureen Uy, Marina Benepayo, Eda Nolan, David Chua, Gillet Sandico, and Simon Ibarra. “My Binondo Girl” is under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Francis Xavier Pasion.

Don’t miss the last week of “My Binondo Girl,” weeknights, from January 16 to 20, after “Budoy.” For more updates, log on to http://mybinondogirl.abs-cbn.com or follow @my_binondogirl on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/abs.mybinondogirl.

Marian Rivera and Angel Locsin Together in a Movie?

2012-01-12T18:40:00.001+08:00

Two of the brightest stars from rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7 will make a movie under Regal Films. Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera will be doing a movie together.

Rumours have spread already regarding the team of the two hottest female stars in the country today.

There were some speculations that this could not happen because of complications from their exclusive contracts with their mother stations.

The 26-year-old Angel Locsin is a contract star of ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema while the 27-year-old Marian Rivera is under contract with GMA Films of the Kapuso Network.

Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera together on the big screen, hmmm, it's quite interesting. Both this actresses are being compared and considered as rivals and you gotta be thinking how their fans are gonna react when they see the two rival stars in one movie. Of course there will be slug fest on who the better actress is.

If this dream project happens, it will be like those days when rivals Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor collaborated in one movie. Marian and Angel are the Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor of this generation.

The Casts of TV5's "Valiente"

2012-01-09T18:19:00.001+08:00

Get to know more about the main characters of “Valiente,” a remake of the well-loved drama series in the 90s with the same name.

JC De Vera bilang Gardo Valiente: nag-iisang anak nina Damian at Luming, laki sa hirap at mapagmahal na anak, matalik na kaibigan ni Theo Braganza, handang mamatay kung kinakailangan para sa kaibigan, kasintahan ni Maila, may lihim na bumabalot sa kanyang pagkatao na magiging malaking hadlang sa ambisyon ni Dona Trining.

Oyo Sotto bilang Theo Braganza: tagapagmana ng Villa Braganza. Panganay at nag-iisang anak na lalaki ni Donya Trining, matalik na kaibigan ni Gardo, pero may isang lihim na sisira sa kanilang pagkakaibigan, magiging kaaway ni Gardo dahil sa kapatid na si Maila at sa agawan ng kapangyarihan sa hacienda.

Nadine Samonte bilang Maila Braganza: Ang bunso ng mga Braganza. Isang ampon. Pinakatahimik at mapagmahal sa pamilya Braganza, Malapit siya sa kay Theo pero kinamumuhian siya ni Leona, Magiging child psychologist at tagapangasiwa sa “Bahay Pangarap”, isang bahay-ampunan sa San Rafael, Nagmamahal kay Gardo.

Nina Jose bilang Leona Braganza: Ikalawang anak ng pamilya Braganza, Nagmana sa ugali at katalinuhan ng ina, Magkakaroon ngobsesyon kay Gardo at ituturing niya si Maila bilang karibal sa binata, Nagkaanak sa pagkadalaga, paniniwalain ang lahat na si Gardo ang ama ng kanyang dinadala, Magiging Head of PR Marketing ng Braganza corporation at makikilala bilang isang socialite.

John Regala bilang Pepito “Peping” Ramirez: Kanang kamay at galamay ni Trining, Siya ang gumagawa ng mga krimen sa Hacienda para kay Trining, Marami rin siyang lihim na alam sa hacienda Branganza ngunit pilit rin niya itong itinatago.

Michael de Mesa as Damian Valiente: Mapagmahal na ama at tanging tagapagtanggol ni Gardo. Asawa ni Luming, Matalik na kaibigan at katiwala ni Don Armando sa hacienda. Ang tanging susi sa lihim ng mga Braganza, Magiging karibal ni Trining para sa kapakanan ng Hacienda.

David Archuleta is now a Kapatid Star!

2012-01-08T21:17:00.001+08:00

American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta is set to arrive in Manila on January 12, 2012 to shoot a primetime drama series on TV5.

David Archuleta will be working with Kapatid stars Jasmin Curtis and Eula Caballero in the said drama series.

TV5 is doing another nig move to boost it's viewership and net profit. The network put out alot of money to acquire huge stars like Willie Revillame, Maricel Soriano, Sharon Cuneta, Dolphy etc. to make a stiff competition against GMA-7 and ABS-CBN. But this time the've decided to get the help of an international singer.

But I doubt if David Archuleta would help boost the ratings of TV5. Yes he is an American Idol alum captured the heart of the Filipinos but that was 3 years ago, even in America he is just considered as a local celebrity nowadays. And even the popularity of American Idol where he came from is now declining. So I don't think that he is a threat to both the Kapuso and the Kapamilya Network. I think acquiring David Archuleta is a gamble for the Kapatid Network.

The Kapatid Network is indeed that desperate to make some boost this 2012. Mr. MVP is willing to throw a lot of money just to make it on top. Or maybe they did not spend a lot to acquire David Archuleta on TV5's roster because he is not a big thing anymore.

But I'm still a fan of David, I love his songs specially that "A Little too not Over You". I just don't like the idea of importing him to do a drama series specially on TV5.

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Sen. Bong Revilla is Happy with the Results of "Ang Panday 2"

2012-01-02T22:50:00.001+08:00

“Ang Panday 2” may not have emerged as the ultimate top grosser at the 2011 MMFF, but that’s no reason for lead actor Sen. Bong Revilla not to be grateful for its second place finish with gross earnings of P51,527,616 in the festival’s first three days.

Revilla said he’s quite happy with his movie’s performance.

“Ang Panday 2” made 29 million pesos on its opening, Dec. 25.

In a statement released by GMA Films and Imus Productions, the actor-politician said: “Ako ay nagpapasalamat sa mga nanood ng ipinagmamalaki naming pelikula na talagang pinaghirapan at pinaglaanan ng panahon. Nakakataba ng puso na nakapagpasaya kami ng mga tao at nakapagbigay ng ngiti sa mga bata.”

Revilla has moved on and is now active in extending help to the flood victims in Mindanao. In fact, he returned to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities on Dec. 29 to help the victims furthermore.

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"Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" - Cast Photos

2011-10-05T18:33:00.002+08:00

Here are some casts photos of GMA-7's upcoming afternoon soap "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin", starring Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching, and Kristoffer Martin. "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalim" premieres on October 10, 2011 after "Eat Bulaga!".

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