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Marian Rivera Cries About Pregnancy Issue

2008-12-16T10:07:00.000+08:00

Marian Rivera admitted that she was offended by Karylle’s “controversial smile” regarding the pregnancy issue invoked by Boy Abunda on the Buzz last Sunday.

As the newest Kapuso to go ober-da-bakod, Karylle occupied the hot seat on the Buzz' “Tough Ten” segment where she answered the 10 tough questions that Boy Abunda thrown at her. Karylle answered 9 questions, 8 of which were all about Dingdong, Marian or both.

The no. 1 tough question goes: “Buntis ba si Marian Rivera?” Karylle did not answer anything but a figurative “smile.” Boy Abunda read between the lines and responded, “Salamat sa pagtitiwala.”

This afternoon, when the grand press conference of the MMFF movie “Desperadas 2″ was held at the Imperial Palace Suites, Marian was asked by the press if she’s indeed pregnant. At first, Marian jokingly answered “Pwede bang smile na lang din ang isagot ko?” Afterwards, the reigning primetime queen answered the question straight on, “Hindi po ako buntis.”

“Na-hurt ako sa kanya dahil kung ako ang tatanungin ng ganoong katanungan, ang isasagot ko, ‘Wala po akong alam diyan’ o ‘Wala po ako sa posisyon na sumagot diyan.’ Nagkaroon ng malisya ang pag smile-smile niya. Inaamin ko, na-hurt ako,” she added while she broke into tears.

“Na-offend talaga ako. Hindi naman ako tanga at lalong hindi na ako bata para magkamali ng ganoon na magpabuntis. Marami pa akong gustong mangyari sa career ko at kung mangyayari man yun, ako na ang magsasabi sa inyo. Isa pa, kung mag-boyfriend kami ni Dingdong, ako ang unang aamin dahil lahat naman ng naging boyfriend ko, naging proud ako.”

Then Marian hits back at Karylle without mentioning her name.

“Makakasagot naman siya [Karylle] dahil may alam naman siya. Sana hindi niya na lang idinaan sa pa-smile-smile.”

The question and answer was immediately discontinued. The reporters mobbed Marian afterwards.

Does Karylle’s Smile Confirms Marian Rivera's Pregnancy?

2008-12-16T10:06:00.000+08:00

Karylle’s "controversial smile" on Boy Abunda’s question regarding Marian Rivera’s alleged pregnancy ignited a bomb that is about to explode.

After her grandest welcome party at ASAP, Karylle occupied the hot seat of The Buzz for the segment “Tough 10 Questions.” She breezed through the first 9 questions of Boy Abunda until she heard the last and most difficult one which was:

“I know you have nothing to do with this pero sabi ko nga kasama ka sa kwentong ito, sa iyong pagkakaalam, Karylle, buntis ba si Marian Rivera?”

Karylle did not reply, kept silent and just smilingly stared back at Boy Abunda.

Prior to her transfer to ABS-CBN, Karylle broke up with her boyfriend of three years - Dingdong Dantes. Since Dingdong is paired with Marian Rivera, rumors abounded that the Primetime Queen is the cause of their break-up.

Karylle, however, denied the rumors and said that only her and Dingdong know the real reason of the break-up.

“I think kami lang ni ‘Dong ang makakalam talaga kung bakit kami naghiwalay. I mean we can explain and explain but it will never be fully sufficient. And I think even to this day, we don’t understand why we broke up. So, parang how can you even explain it to other person?” she said.

Miss World 2008 Winner is Kseniya Sukhinova of Russia

2008-12-16T10:05:00.000+08:00

Kseniya Sukhinova of Russia was declared Continental Queen of Europe and crowned Miss World 2008.

Official Results of the 58th Miss World Coronation Night:

1st Runner-Up: Parvathy Omanakuttan of India (Continental Queen of Asia Pacific)

2nd Runner-Up: Gabriella Walcott of Trinidad & Tobago (Continental Queen of Caribbean)

Finalists:

Brigith dos Santos of Angola

Tansey Coetzee of South Africa

World Designer Award: United States

Beauty With a Purpose Award: Trinidad & Tobago

Miss World 2008 Top 15 Semi-Finalists

2008-12-16T10:04:00.000+08:00

Fast Track Winners:

MEXICO, Espinoza Marroquin Anagabriela
RUSSIA, Kseniya Sukhinova
BARBADOS, Natalie Olivia Griffith
ICELAND, Alexandra Helga Ivarsdottir
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, Gabriella Walcott

Selected by the Board of Judges:

BRAZIL, Tamara Almeida Silva
VENEZUELA, Hannelly Quintero
UKRAINE, Irina Zhuravskaya
CROATIA, Josipa Kusic
ANGOLA, Brigith dos Santos
KAZAKHSTAN, Alfina Nassyrova
PUERTO RICO, Ivonne Orsini
SPAIN, Patricia Yurena Rodriguez Alonjo
SOUTH AFRICA, Tansey Coetzee
INDIA, Parvathy Omanakuttan

Dayo - 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

2008-12-16T10:03:00.000+08:00

Cutting Edge Productions will showcase Pinoy animation in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Dayo".

The creative team of "Dayo" consulted published literature on local mythology. The main reference is the book Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology by Maximo Ramos.

"Dayo" aims to reintroduce the other side of mythical creatures like the tikbalang, kapre, manananggal, and aswang by giving a new dimension to these usual reviled creatures. "They are normally presented as predators or portrayed as villains," explains director Robert Quilao. "We created a new twist to these characters by transforming the scary manananggal into the friendly manananggol (defender) who acts as the guardian of Elementalia."

"Dayo" is a hybrid product of combining 2D and 3D animation, powered by Toon Boom using Macintosh and Linux platforms. 2D animation is used for the characters while 3D animation is used for the backgrounds especially for the big scenes.

Synopsis: "Dayo" is a heartwarming story of overcoming one's fear and triumphing over adversity. It centers on the 11-year-old Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas) who is out to save his abducted grandparents in the land of Elementalia, a magical and mystical world that houses many of the Philippines' mythical creatures and other enchanted elements. Along the way, Bubuy meets Anna Manananggirl (voiced by Katrina Legaspi), a teen manananggal (a winged creature that can separate her torso from her lower body) who befriends and helps Bubuy in his quest to rescue his grandparents.

Starring: Johnny Delgado, Katrina Michelle Legaspi, Laurice Guillen, Michael V., Nash Aguas, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Pokwang .

Directed by: Robert Quilao

Showing: December 25, 2008

Desperadas 2 - 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

2008-12-16T10:02:00.002+08:00

A continuation of the story of four women with the same mother of different fathers - Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera — with the addition of a fifth cast, Ogie Alcasid as their other half-sister.

Desperadas 2 is produced by Regal Films and directed by Joel Lamangan.

Showing in more than 100 theaters nationwide on December 25, 2008.

Shake, Rattle and Roll X - 2008 Metro Manila Fim Festival Entry

2008-12-16T10:02:00.001+08:00

Shake, Rattle & Roll X is Regal Entertainment's official entery to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival
and the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series.

Synopsis:

NIEVES

Nieves (Marian Rivera) is the town’s famous and lone Engkanto Slayer. When strange and unexplainable attacks began to strike the whole town, Nieves, teams up with her slayer in trainings: Junie (Robert "Buboy" Villar) and Kaysee (Jennica Garcia) to save the townsfolk from extinction.

CLASS PICTURE

Ten college students spend the weekend at their school to prepare an exhibit in exchange for lifting the suspension of their organization. But instead of getting busied with paper maches, and presentation, they find themselves haunted by the awakened spirit of a demented nun, Sr. Maria Belonia (Jean Garcia), who has put a curse on a class picture of her section in 1898.

EMERGENCY

When an obscure hospital becomes the target of wrathful blood hungry creatures (Mylene Dizon and Wendell Ramos), Jay (JC De Vera) the paramedic and his beloved Dr. Sarah (Roxanne Guinoo) must struggle together with other hospital residents to save their precious lives.

Starring:

NIEVES

Marian Rivera as Nieves
Jennica Garcia as Kaysee
Robert "Buboy" Villar as Junie
Diana Zubiri as Acacia
Luis Alandy as Dario
Marco Alcaraz as Celso
Jojit Lorenzo as Adonis
Desiree del Valle as Stacy
Iwa Moto as Hasmin
Chariz Solomon as Wai Lana

CLASS PICTURE

Kim Chiu as Joy
Gerald Anderson as Lui
Jean Garcia as Sister Maria Belonia
Andrea Torres as Issa
Stef Prescott as Pam
IC Mendoza as Pinky
Prince Stefan as Greg
Erich Gonzales as Anna
Niña Jose as Nicole
Eda Nolan as Blue
Charles Christiansen as Bojovi
Jeoff Monzon as Bugoy

EMERGENCY

JC de Vera as Jay
Roxanne Guinoo as Dr. Sarah
Mylene Dizon as Aswang Wife
Wendell Ramos as Aswang Husband
John Lapus as Julius
Eri Neeman as Ehrick
Janus del Prado as Dennis
Denise Laurel as Emily
Diane Medina as Dr. Sarah's Friend
Regine Angeles as Claire
Jamilla Obispo as Nicole

Directed by: Michael Tuviera and Topel Lee

Showing: December 25, 2008

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

2008-12-16T10:01:00.001+08:00

Sequel to the original movie, Ang Tanging Ina, Ai-Ai Dela Alas stars once again in this hilarious comedy movie now titled "Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat".

Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat is Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. This time, Ina, with her full grown kids is up to becoming the president of the Philippines.

Starring Ai-Ai de las Alas as Ina, Eugene Domingo as Rowena, Nikki Valdez as Tudis, Carlo Aquino as Dimitri/Tri, Paula Peralejo as Portia/Por, Alwyn Uytingco as Tirso/Pip, Shaina Magdayao as Severina/Seven, Serena Dalrymple as Cate, Jiro Manio as Shammy, Yuki Kadooka as Ten-ten, Dennis Padilla as Eddie, John Prats as Jeffrey, Pinky Amador as Gretchen’s Mom
Mandy Ochoa as Gretchen’s Dad, Angelica Panganiban as Gretchen, and Ricci Chan.

Directed by Wenn Deramas, the movie is showing on December 25, 2008.

Iskul Bukol - 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

2008-12-16T09:59:00.000+08:00

Synopsis: Twenty years after, Vic Ungasis is now an excellent History professor at Wanbol University and has also successfully ventured in the field of archeology. Natagpuan niya ang Kali of Humabon na siyang nagbukas ng mystery, at hinahanap naman niya ang Kampilan ni Lapu-Lapu at gusto niyang mai-display na magkasama ang dalawang war relics. Ang Kampilan ay nasa pag-aari ni Shimata, a wealthy Japanese national whose main interest is the Peseta, na kasama ng Kampilan. Sinasabing ang Peseta ay isa na lamang sa natitirang 30 pieces of Judas' silver which will give immortality sa sinumang makakakuha nito. Unfortunately, nawawala ang Peseta nang makuha ni Vic ang Kampilan sa kailaliman ng tubig.

May nakasulat sa Kampilan at sa Kali na nagtuturo kung saan matatagpuan ang Peseta. Ninakaw ni Shimata ang Kali, pero hindi naman niya maintindihan kung ano ang nakasulat sa Kali. Nagpunta si Vic for a speaking engagement in Cambodia, madi-discover niya ang sekreto na kakabit ng mystery, nang makilala niya ang uncle and nephew na sina Samnang at Woog na hina-hunting ng mga tauhan ni Shimata. May kinalaman kaya ang paghahanap sa kanila sa Alibata inscription na nasa puwit ni Woog na kapareho ng inscription sa ninakaw na Kali? At bakit nagtatago rin sina Tito at Joey kay Shimata? At paano mai-involved ang buong barkada sa exciting but dangerous search for the all-powerful Peseta?

The title has been changed to "Escalera and Ungasis: 20 Years After," which will chronicle the events that transpired in the two decades since the TV series, when the Escalera brothers and Ungasis graduated from Wanbol University.

Mely Tagasa agreed to reprise her role as Miss Tapia and so did Anthony Roquel as Tonette Macho.

The role of Mang Temy however may be retired as a tribute to cast member Bing Angeles
who passed away in 2001.

The movie's title was changed again to "Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After" in order to gain strong audience recall, owing its large fanbase of people who grew up in the '70s and '80s watching the TV show.

Main Characters:

Tito Escalera (Tito Sotto) - One half of the Escalera brothers, who plots harebrained schemes in every episode.

Joey Escalera (Joey De Leon) - The other Escalera sibling. Miss Tapia has a crush on him.

Vic Ungasis (Vic Sotto) - the good-looking and smart teacher's pet with a chick-magnet personality. The Escaleras often pick on him during class.

Miss Tapia (Mely Tagasa) - Wanbol University's resident professor who often gets on the Escalera brothers' nerves.

Mang Temi (Bing Angeles) - the dark-complexioned operator of the university's cafeteria. His name is a play on the Filipino word "itim" (black or dark), rearranged the 70's Filipino way, "Tim-i" or "Tem-i," in the same manner as words in the vernacular are rearranged. Example: bath = ligo = go-li.

Tonette Macho (Anthony Roquel) - the gay student who plays as bestfriend of the fairest girl in class. He is also the nemesis of the Escalera Brothers.

Inang (Dely Atay-Atayan) - Vic's mother from the town of Tiaong, Quezon. Famous for her term of endearment "Bunsooyy!" whenever addressing Vic. The root word "bunso" is Tagalog for youngest child.

Joey Anson (Joey Albert) - a student whom Vic likes.

Redford White (Redford) - Mang Temi's houseboy

With special guest appearances of Sharon Cuneta,Ryan Agoncillo,Robert Villar,Carlene Aguilar, Francine Prieto, Gian Sotto, Oyo Boy Sotto, Keempee de Leon, Ciara Sotto, EB Babes, Benjie Paras, Jose Manalo, andJacky Woo

Iskul Bukol: 20 Year After is an official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival and is showing on December 25, 2008.

2008-12-16T09:57:00.001+08:00

Baler is the upcoming official entry of Viva Films in the upcoming 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie features the first team-up of Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis.

Synopsis: Baler is a tale of an overwhelming love of a young Filipina named Feliza Reyes (Anne Curtis) and Celso Resurrecion (Jericho Rosales), a Spanish-Filipino soldier, set in the backdrop of 1898 wartime action between a 57-man Rifle Batallion of the Spanish military and the Filipino forces, more popularly known as the Seige of Baler.

Feliza is the beautiful daughter of Nanding (Phillip Salvador), who’s a member of therebel movement. This is the very reason why she and Celso have to keep their love a secret.

Nanding, whose primary goal is to completely wipe out the Spanish soldiers stationed in the town of Baler, can never accept Celso, a half- Indio, half Spanish soldier who chooses to serve the enemies more than the Filipino insurgents who are struggling and fighting for their independence, their freedom.

Feliza is in love with the man her father despises but who and what could stop the two young people who are madly in love with each other?

While we are drawn to the endearing story of a classic love that knows no time, place and race, we are also glided into the historic past to take a peek on what transpired inside the walls of the church of Baler where the last Spanish contingent (who are not aware that the war had actually ended), heroically defended Baler against the Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days.

While Baler is a story of conflict, betrayal, suffering, self-preservation, selfishness,obstinacy, and self-interest, it is also a story of heroism, courage, love of freedom, patriotism,endurance, chivalry, humanity and above all, it also tells about a noble story of love in time of war--- the story of Feliza and Celso.

The movie also stars Phillip Salvador, Baron Geisler, Bernard Palanca, Carlo Aquino, Niki Bacolod, DJ Durano, Joel Torre, Mark Bautista, Michael de Mesa, and Ryan Eigenmann.

Baler is showing on Christmas day.

Karylle is Bench Body New Image Model

2008-12-16T09:56:00.000+08:00

Karylle is Single.

Karylle is Sexy.

Single is Sexy.

Yes, Karylle finally decided to go sexy, aw! And as part of her decision to change her image, she agreed to become a model for Bench Body, the underwear line of the famous clothing brand Bench. From a conservative singer, she will start be seen wearing only undergarments in Bench billboards and posters starting December 13, during the unveiling of her sexy billboard at TriNoma Mall in Quezon City.

Although Karylle refused to describe how sexy she will be on these promotional ads, she gave a slight idea on what she wore during her photo shoot.

"Iba-iba ang sinuot ko, e, may Mobo line din kasi. Mobo line is the one that made by London-based Filipino designer Lesley Mobo, who designs for Diesel.

"It was something that, you know, Bench presented na they want to get me to Bench Body. At first, hindi ko naisip na puwede ba akong mag-endorse ng underwear or something like that.

"Siyempre, kapag kaharap mo na si Mr. Ben Chan at feeling niya kaya mo 'yan, siyempre maniniwala ka naman. Maganda naman ang kinalabasan ng pictorial and I'm very happy about it."

Charice Pempengco on Good Morning America

2008-11-21T21:37:00.000+08:00

Philippine international singing sensation Charice performed in America’s top-rating morning show “Good Morning America.”

Charice appeared in the show to promote David Foster’s new CD-DVD “Hitman: David Foster & Friends.” Charice has two tracks in the album together with music icons Kenny G., Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Brian McKnight, Katharine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.

Charice performed the award-winning hit songs “I Have Nothing” and “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston and received enthusiastic applause from the American audience.

David Foster is now producing the very first international) album of Charice which is set for release in the U.S. on early part of 2009.

The Amazing Race Asia 3 Official Winners

2008-11-21T21:32:00.000+08:00

The Amazing Race Asia Season 3 (TARA 3) official winner is best buddies Sam and Vince of Hongkong. They won the race’s cash prize of 100,000 U.S. dollars.

Philippine's Geoff Rodriguez and Tisha Silang, tagged as "dating couple", finished second. While friends Ida and Tania of Malaysia came in third place.

The Amazing Race Asia 3 started with 10 teams—which also include pairs from India, South Korea, and Thailand—but only three teams made it into the finish line.

The race began in Bangkok, Thailand and it ended in Phuket, Thailand. In between, the teams were able to go to Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, India, and Oman.

TARA is hosted by Allan Wu.

NUTAM October 2008 TV Ratings: Dyesebel Ruled October's Nationwide TV Ratings

2008-11-21T21:29:00.001+08:00

Dyesebel ended its run last October 2008 by being the no. 1 tv series nationwide.

After getting beaten by the Singing Bee last September, Dyesebel grabbed the lead again last October with 33.6% and topped the NUTAM race for Weekday primetime programs. On the daytime race, Wowowee still the no. 1 spot nationwide despite strong showings of GMA afternoon soap operas.

Another TV special ruled the weekend primetime race, this time it’s the grand dream night of Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers. In the weekend daytime race, it’s still Wowowee on top.

Here are the Top 10 weekday and weekend programs for the month of October based on a survey conducted by AGB Nielsen among NUTAM households:

Top Weekday Programs (Daytime)

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%
2. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 20.7%
3. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 20.3%
4. El Cuerpo Del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 19.7%
5. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
6. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 18.7%
7. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 18.6%
8. Street Fighter (GMA-7) - 18.1%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 18%
10. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17.7%

Top Weekday Programs (Primetime)

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 33.6%
2. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 33%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 32.3%
4. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 30.9%
5. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 30.1%
6. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 29.5%
7. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 29.4%
8. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 27.7%
9. La Lola (GMA-7) - 26.4%
10. Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%

Top Weekend Programs (Daytime)

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.1%
3. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) - 19%
4. Dragon Ball Z (GMA-7) - 18.7%
5. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
6. Cinema FPJ Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
7. Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) - 15.6%
8. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 15.4%
9. Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) - 15.2%
10. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%

Top Weekend Programs (Primetime)

1. Pinoy Dream Academy Little Grand Dream Night (ABS-CBN) - 37.5%
2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 31.1%
3. Komiks (ABS-CBN) - 30.4%
4. Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 26.3%
7. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 25.7%
8. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
9. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 23.6%
10. That’s My Doc (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%

Figures courtesy of AGB Nielsen via PEP

“One True Love” Earns P10 Million on Its Opening Day

2008-11-21T08:40:00.001+08:00

GMA Films and Regal Entertainment reportedly announced that the movie “One True Love” starring Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, and Iza Calzado earned 10 million pesos in gross sales on its opening day.

One True Love was given a "B" grade by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG-13 by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

It will also be sh0wn in Guam starting November 21 up to December 5. There will also be screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, and Hawaii.

Rihanna on Gucci "Tattoo Heart Collection" Commercial

2008-11-21T08:39:00.000+08:00

Check out Rihanna’s new commercial for Gucci!

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has said, “I wanted Rihanna on board with this project because she’s so young, so modern, and so iconic.”

Rihanna adds, “I have always been a fan of the Gucci brand and the products, especially their handbags. But most of all, I’m very very intrigued by what they’re doing with UNICEF. As an artist, I feel like it’s our duty to make it a better place if we can. I’m blown away by what UNICEF has been able to accomplish in Africa with the money that Gucci has donated to them. I’m very fortunate to be part of this wonderful collaboration.”

25% of all handbag proceeds from the “Tattoo Heart Collection” will benefit UNICEF.

Check out the commercial below and the behind-the-scenes video on YouTube.

Source: jared

Sharon Cuneta is Mad at Anne Curtis

2008-11-21T08:38:00.000+08:00

After watching (ho-hum!) both Anne Curtis and Sam Milby's much publicized break-up at the Buzz (on a separate occassion), the love triangle between them and KC Concepcion is now getting hotter, bigger, and more interesting. Why? Because Sharon Cuneta, KC's mega mom, is now part of this brouhaha.

According to showbizjuice.com, Sharon can't contain her anger when she learned that Anne continuous to badmouth KC about stealing her boyfriend Sam. Sharon furiously said, "Huwag niyang idamay and anak ko sa problema niya kay Sam, kung hinde ako ang makakalaban niya.

Kung sakaling ligawan ni Sam ang anak ko, kasalanan ba niya 'yun?!!!"

Jericho Rosales and KC Concepcion Team Up for Musical ‘Katy’

2008-11-21T08:37:00.000+08:00

Actor Jericho Rosales is very happy that the Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) committee is giving him a chance to work with KC Concepcion in the revival of the musical Katy. With music done by Jose Javier Reyes and conducted by Ryan Cayabyab, Katy will be staged at the Hotel Sofitel right after the MMFF Awarding Ceremonies on December 27.

Queen of Vaudeville Katy dela Cruz will be played by KC while Jericho will be portraying the role of Pepe, Katy’s one true love. “I feel very blessed to be working with very talented people, beautiful people…wow, that’s good news. Thank you,” Jericho stated.

GQ Magazine 2008 Men of the Year Honorees

2008-11-21T08:36:00.000+08:00

GQ magazine has published the list of GQ Men of the Year 2008. The four magazine covers are available on newsstands now and feature President-elect Barack Obama, Mad Men star Jon Hamm, leading man Leonardo DiCaprio and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps.

Michael Phelps, the world's greatest swimmer who won eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has been honored as the 'Golden Boy of the Year' by GQ Magazine.

Other notable honorees in different fields include Leonardo DiCaprio "The Leading Man of the Year', James Franco 'Screen Idol of the Year', John Malkovich 'Mad Genius of the Year', Jason Statham 'Action Hero of the Year', and the newly-elected U.S. President Barack Obama 'Game Changer of the Year' award.

The only rose among the thorns is Megan Fox who was bestowed with the 'Obsession of the Year' award.

Here's the complete list of honorees for GQ Men of the Year Awards 2008:

CHAMPIONS: The Boston Celtics

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: Thom Browne

LEADING MAN: Leonardo DiCaprio

VILLAIN: Aaro Eckhart

THE ARTIST: Shepard Fairey

KILLER YEAR: Brandon Flowers

SCREEN IDOL: James Franco

COMEBACK KID: Josh Hamilton

BREAKOUT: Jon Hamm

LEGEND: Ted Kennedy

THE MOGUL: Seth MacFarlane

MAD GENIUS: John Malkovich

FUNNYMAN: Danny McBride

RADIO GODS: MGMT + M.I.A.

COURT KING: Rafael Nadal

GAME CHANGER: Barack Obama

HEAVY MEDAL HERO: Chris Paul

DRAMA QUEEN: Sean Penn

LEADER OF THE YEAR: General David Petraeus

GOLDEN BOY: Michael Phelps

PRICK: Gordon Ramsay

DAREDEVIL OF THE YEAR: Alain Robert

ICON OF THE YEAR: Philip Roth

ACTION HERO: Jason Statham

LOCAL HERO OF THE YEAR: Neil Willenson

TOUGH GUYS OF THE YEAR: The Men Behind 'The Wire'

BOY GENIUS OF THE YEAR: Mark Zuckerberg

OBSESSION: Megan Fox

Diether Ocampo Transfers to GMA-7

2008-11-21T08:35:00.000+08:00

Diether Ocampo has jumped ober da bakod from being Kapamilya to being Kapuso. Last Monday night, Diether signed a maximum four-year contract with GMA Network.

Diether is set to do a Koreanovela adaptations. His first project is All About Eve with Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Jean Garcia, Eula Valdez and Richard Gomez.

Before signing up with GMA, Diether very kindly informed his bosses at ABS-CBN, the studio that discovered him and groomed him as member of Star Circle. His last project for ABS-CBN was the just-concluded soap Iisa Pa Lamang with Susan Roces, Gabby Concepcion and Claudine Barretto.

He will also do movies for GMA Films, the network’s sister company, and hosting jobs.

Diether will now join other former homegrown Kapamilya stars who also made the big switch. The list includes Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Paolo Contis, Camille Prats, and Heart Evangelista, to name a few.

Source: RFL

Heart Evangelista is Philippine TV's New Primetime Queen

2008-11-21T08:34:00.000+08:00

The newest fantaserye “Luna Mystika” starring Heart Evangelista and Mark Anthony Fernandez registered the all-time fifth highest pilot rating of 38.9% among GMA series next to Darna’s 47.1%, Encantadia’s 45.9%, Asian Treasures’ 41.8% and Codename: Asero’s 40.1%.

Luna Mystika registered the 3rd highest pilot rating this year, however, its 38.9% rating last Monday night was only good for second place with Gagambino registering its peak rating of 39.3%. Dyesebel still holds the record for the highest pilot rating in 2008 with 44.9% followed by Codename: Asero with 40.1%.

Codename: Asero, on the other hand, wasn’t able to maintain its pilot rating by ending last Friday with a lower than usual 32.5 percent.

Here are comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows from November 14 to 17, based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

November 14, Friday

Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 9.2%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 9.3%
Rosalinda (GMA-7) 14%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 15.7%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 23.7%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.3%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 17.9%; Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) 19.9%; Pieta (ABS-CBN) 14.9%
Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) 17.6%; El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) 14.8%; Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) 7.3%

Primetime:
Family Feud (GMA-7) 21.9%; Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 16.1%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 23.4%
Codename: Asero (GMA-7) 32.5%; Dyosa (ABS-CBN) 24.4%
Gagambino (GMA-7) 32.6%; I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) 22.7%
La Lola (GMA-7) 30.8%; Pinoy Fear Factor (ABS-CBN) 23.4%
Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) 32.2%; Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) 17.7%
Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 24.8%; Daboy Sa ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 9.3%
Saksi (GMA-7) 11.6%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.2%

November 15, Saturday

Non-Primetime:
One True Love: The Making (GMA-7) 14.6%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 8.2%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 22.9%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15.3%
Startalk (GMA-7) 11.6%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 8%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 19.3%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 10.7%
Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 22.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 20.2%

Primetime:
Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? (GMA-7) 27%; Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN) 19.4%
Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) 26.7%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 24.6%
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 30.8%; Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 17.5%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) 24.1%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 15%
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) 12.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 7.6%
Sine Totoo (GMA-7) 8%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 4.6%; Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (GMA-7) 3.7%

November 16, Sunday

Non-Primetime:
Takeshi’s Castle (ABS-CBN) 13.2%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 9.6%
SOP (GMA-7) 15.3%; ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 14.2%
Dear Friend (GMA-7) 12.3%; Your Song: My Only Hope (ABS-CBN) 13.3%
Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 14.3%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 11.2%

Primetime:
Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 20.8%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 18%
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) 21.3%; Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 20.6%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 25.6%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 23.7%
All Star K (GMA-7) 26.1%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 17.5%
Ful Haus (GMA-7) 20.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 13.1%
SNBO (GMA-7) 6.8%; Sunday’s Best (ABS-CBN) 3.6%

November 17, Monday

Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 10.6%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 7.9%
Rosalinda (GMA-7) 12%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.9%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 24.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15.9%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 20.1%; Pieta (ABS-CBN) 13%
Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) 24.4%; La Traicion (ABS-CBN) 10.9%
Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) 20.4%; Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) 6.6%

Primetime:
Family Feud (GMA-7) 19.6%; Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 15.4%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 32.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 24.7%
Luna Mystika (GMA-7) 38.9%; Dyosa (ABS-CBN) 20.7%; I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) 23.6%
Gagambino (GMA-7) 39.3%; Pinoy Fear Factor (ABS-CBN) 24.2%
La Lola (GMA-7) 36.3%; Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) 15.6%
Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) 34.2%; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 21.7%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.9%; Saksi (GMA-7) 11%

Source: AGB Nielsen via PEP

Miss Spain Alejandra Andreu is Miss International 2008

2008-11-21T08:27:00.000+08:00

18-year-old Alejandra Andreu of Spain was crowned Miss International 2008. Miss Spain also won the Miss Photogenic award and her victory marked the third Miss International crown for Spain.

Runner-ups:
1st Runner-up: Colombia, María Cristina Díaz-Granados
2nd Runner-up: Poland, Anna Tarnowska
3rd Runner-up: China, Chang Wei Liu
4th Runner-up: Czech Republic, Zuzana Putnářová

Special Awards:
Miss Photogenic: Spain, Alejandra Andreu
Best National Costume: Aruba, Nuraysa Lispier
Miss Natural Beauty: Belarus, Tatiana Ryneiskaya
Miss Friendship: El Salvador, Georgina Cisneros

Miss Philippines Patricia Fernandez was one of the Top 12 finalists.

The recently concluded event was staged last November 8 at the Venetian Hotel in Macau, China.

Photo credit: Miss-International.org

Marian Rivera is Ginebra San Miguel 2009 Calendar Girl

2008-11-14T02:21:00.002+08:00

There is really no stopping Marian Rivera.

After showing her dancing skills on Marimar and swimming her way to the top on Dysebel. Will Marian finally decided to bare flesh this time? I hope she does.

Before she even covers FHM, Uno, Maxim, or Playboy magazine, Ginebra San Miguel is lucky enough to have Marian as their calendar girl for 2009.

According to Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) marketing head Nelson S. Elises, "Napili namin si Marian dahil siya ang isa sa mga pinakakilalang artista sa panahong ito. Tulad ng Ginebra, alam naming lalong pang sisikat si Marian.”

The said calendar will be available in selected Metro Manila stores starting December of this year.

Former Ginebra calendar girls are Iwa Moto, Angelica Panganiban, Maureen Larrazabal, Belinda Bright, Maricar de Mesa, Aubrey Miles, Rica Peralejo, Geneva Cruz and Patricia Javier.

Is this the same product endorsement which is said to be the cause of Marian's break-up with her 7-year boyfriend Ervic Vijandre?

Marian Rivera's Official Statement on the Karylle-Dingdong-Marian Love Triangle

2008-11-14T02:19:00.001+08:00

Right after Dingdong Dantes and Karylle admitted in public that they finally put an end to their relationship and that Marian Rivera is not the reason for their break-up, rumors about Marian being the third party and the reason for the break-up still persist.

In an official statement sent by Marian's camp to Showbiz Central last Sunday, November 9, Marian said that she is hurt by the accusation but still insist that she has nothing to do with the break-up.

Here is Marian's official statement:

"Aaminin ko na po na naaapektuhan na ako sa mga usap-usapan na ako ang dahilan ng breakup nina Dingdong at Karylle. Please lang po, huwag naman sanang gano'n.

"Kahit ako o kahit sino siguro sa atin, walang makakaalam, makakaunawa, at higit sa lahat walang dapat manghimasok sa pinagdadaanan nilang dalawa. Silang dalawa lang po ‘yan. At kahit ako nga, walang nalalaman sa totoong namagitan sa kanilang dalawa.

"Ang katatagan po ng kahit anong relasyon ay nakabase sa kung paano kayo makisama sa isa't isa, at kung paano ninyo haharapin ang mga pagsubok. Puwede kayong mag-fail o puwede kayong mag-stick together lalo. Nasa inyo na po ‘yon, di ba?

"Kung tunay at wagas ang pagtititnginan ninyo sa isa't isa, at you can stand the test of time, hindi kayo maghihiwalay. Pagsubok kasi ‘yan. Walang isa na may kasalanan o masisisi pag nagkahiwalay. Alam ko po ‘yan dahil naranasan ko din kasi.

"Masakit mapagbintangan, lalo na't hindi totoo. Sinasabi ko nang hayagan, wala po kaming serious relationship ni Dingdong. Ang meron kami ay isang magandang love team, isang magandang samahan, na salamat sa Diyos ay naging effective naman at tinanggap ng mga nanonood sa amin. Gusto ko pong alagaan at ipagpatuloy ‘yan hangga't binibigyan kami ng pagkakataon.

"Maraming salamat."

21st Aliw Awards List of Winners

2008-11-14T02:18:00.002+08:00

Here are the winners of the 21st Aliw Awards held at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion last November 11:

Best Child Performer:
Mauna Kea Chan

Best New Artist - Male:
Lex Lopez

Best New Artist - Female:
Charice

Best Choral Group:
UP Concert Chorus

Best Instrumentalist:
Nonoy Libanan

Best Dance Company:
Halili-Cruz Dance Co.

Best Modern Dance Company:
Air Dance

Best Cultural Group:
Pagdungawan Cultural Group of Mati, Davao Oriental

Best Emcee - Male:
Ryan Agoncillo

Best Emcee - Female:
Miriam Quiambao

Best Stand-Up Comedy Act - Male:
John Lapus

Best Stand-Up Comedy Act - Female:
Pokwang

Best Male Classical Performer:
Ramon Acoymo

Best Female Classical Performer:
Rachel Gerodias

Best Stage Actor in a Musical Play:
Robert Seña

Best Stage Actor in a Non-Musical Play:
Joey Paras

Best Stage Actress in a Musical Play:
Rachel Alejandro

Best Stage Actress in a Non-Musical Play:
Shamaine Buencamino

Best Stage Director in a Musical Play:
Nor Domingo

Best Stage Director in a Non-Musical Play:
Ricky Abad

Best Musical Production:
“Pagong At Matsing”

Best Non-Musical Production:
“The Death Of Memory”

Best Male Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars:
Richard Poon

Best Female Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars:
Olivia

Best Group Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars:
Retrospect

Best Musical Director:
Gerard Salonga

Best Stage Director:
Freddie Santos

Best Performance in a Concert - Male:
Ogie Alcasid

Best Performance in a Concert - Group:
Loboc Childrens Choir

Best Major Concert - Male:
Martin Nievera

Best Major Concert - Female:
Lea Salonga

Best Collaboration:
Nonoy Libanan, Verni Varga, Isay Alvarez, May Bayot for “Music from the Heart”

Special Honor as World-Class Performer:
Arnel Pineda

Discovery of the Year:
Cardona Youth Musical Ensemble

Lifetime Achievement Awardees:
Ryan Cayabyab
Sining Kambayoka of Mindanao State University
Ingrid Santamaria
Reynaldo Reyes

Entertainer of the Year:
Ogie Alcasid