Showbiznest: 2010-09-26

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Your Song Presents Andi Eigenmann

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Starting on 10.10.10, our Sunday afternoon habit is about to change as the "Heiress of Drama" Andi Eigenmann will be featured in 8 different stories with 8 different roles and directors in Your Song Presents: Andi.

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Bianca Manalo is 'Juanita Banana'

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Binibining Pilipinas 2009 - Universe Bianca Manalo stars on her first starring role in ABS-CBN's upcoming series titled "Juanita Banana".

She will be joined by Bern Joseph Persia aka Bekimon, a popular gay icon who popularized the term Bekimon and uploaded the Bekimon videos on YouTube.

"Juanita Banana" is a remake of a 1968 movie starring Juanita (Rosemarie Sonora) and Prince Rikitik (Ricky Belmonte). It is a fantasy musical based on the Pinoy folk belief that catching a teardrop from a banana tree's heart will give a person magical powers. Juanita tries this tactic when she can’t seem to handle her cruel new stepmother, Marilou (Bella Flores). Help comes in the form of a magic dwarf, prince Rikitik, who uses his elfin magic to grant Juanita her every wish. The pint-sized Prince also offers her complete escape from her problems by proposing matrimony, but Juanita have a boyfriend named Gordo (Pepito Rodriguez).

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1st StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards Winners Revealed!

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Last October 3, the Grand ballroom of the Dusit Thani hotel in Makati City was filled with some of the Philippines' brightest celebrities, models, and fashion designers walked the red carpet to grace StarStudio Magazine's first ever Celebrity Style Awards.

The event was also held as part of StarStudio Magazine's 10th year anniversary. Early birds

include John James Uy, Isabel Oli, Marc Nelson, Joey Mead, Kelly Misa, Phoemela Baranda, and Nanette Medved. Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson arrived together wearing coordinated ensembles by Celebrity Designer of the Year nominee Francis Libiran while Gretchen Barretto was escorted by partner Tonyboy Cojuangco. Picture perfect couple Georgina Wilson and Borgy Manotoc also graced the affair and even presented some awards.

Choosing the winners for the 2010 Celebrity Style Awards were divided into three categories: People's Choice, Celebrity Awards, and the Technical awards.

The public voted via text from July 7 to September 26 for the People's Choice Awards category, while a special jury decided on both Celebrity and Technical Awards winners.

The program highlights included mini-fashion shows by the Celebrity Designer of the year nominees as well performances by Karylle, Richard Poon, Imago, and Pedicab. Hot models like Wilma Doesnt, Brent Javier, Ornussa Cadness, and Raya Mananquil showcased the creations. Male Celebrity Style Icon awardee Ely Buendia was not present to accept his award, but female Celebrity Style Icon winner Lucy Torres-Gomez was there to accept hers. "I’d like to thank ABS-CBN and StarStudio Magazine. I’d like to share this award with all the lovely ladies here tonight and there are many. I’d like to thank Randy Ortiz. I’d also like to thank my husband who always inspires me to look my best," she said.

Most Stylish Leading Lady winner Kim Chiu was visibly surprised when she went up to accept her award. "Wow naman sa award na ito. Thank you sa StarStudio and ABS-CBN Publishing for recognizing yung mga styles ko and yun mga outfits ko," she said. The pretty chinita bested other nominees like Anne Curtis, Heart Evangelista, Judy Ann Santos, and Rhian Ramos. Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz shared the title for Most Stylish Leading Man. Gretchen Barretto and Piolo Pascual won the Best Red Carpet Style award. Tim Yap won the Most Stylish Male Host award while Angel Aquino and Daphne Oseña-Paez shared the distinction of being the Most Stylish Female Host awardees.

Toni Gonzaga won Most Stylish Comedienne while Petrang Kabayo star Vice Ganda won Most Stylish Comedian. "Thank you so much. I’m really expecting this (laughs). Sobrang flattered ako na I’m now receiving an award under a male category. Thank you so, so much to StarStudio. I also want to say thank you so much to my dad because he’s influenced me a lot in terms of fashion. Thank you so much StarStudio and more horsepower! Party, party!" he says. Sarah Geronimo, who was unable to attend the event because of another showbiz commitment, won two awards which was Most Stylish Female Performer and the Belo Body award. Billy Crawford won Most Stylish Male Performer and his manager Arnold Vegafria accepted the award for him. Agot Isidro won Most Stylish Kontrabida while Randy Ortiz won the Celebrity Designer of the Year award.

Here are the complete list of winners:

Most Stylish Leading Man: Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz

Most Stylish Leading Lady: Kim Chiu

Most Stylish Male Comedian: Vice Ganda

Most Stylish Kontrabida: Agot Isidro, Tayong Dalawa

Most Stylish Comedienne: Toni Gonzaga

Most Stylish TV Host - Male: Tim Yap

Most Stylish TV Host – Female: Angel Aquino

Most Stylish Live Performer – Female: Sarah Geronimo

Most Stylish Live Performer – Male: Billy Crawford

Celebrity Style Icon – Female: Lucy Torres

Celebrity Style Icon – Male: Ely Buendia

Belo Body Award: Sarah Geronimo

Best Sunsilk Look: Sarah Geronimo

Sunsilk Star of the Night: Kelly Misa

Videos to Watch: 'Imortal' October 4 Pilot Episode

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For those of you who haven't had the golden chance to watch the pilot episode of the most-anticipated Pinoy fantaserye of the year - Imortal, which premiered last Monday night on ABS-CBN, worry no more. You may still catch the premiere episode below.

Imortal opens with Angel Locsin, as Lyka, protecting her daughter from a group of vampires. She turns into a werewolf and starts attacking every bloodsuckers who attempt to kill her daughter. Unfortunately, she gets outnumbered and was badly injured. A group of werewolves come to the rescue but its too late.

Then the next scene narrates how vampires came to shore in the 1500s. Known as the Bampiras, their menace quickly spread throughout the land. But a powerful clan also lived in the islands, a group of beings who can transform themselves into powerful wolves – the Taong Lobos. The Taong Lobos were the humans’ protectors and they immediately formed an army to destroy the vampires. The blood drinkers were no match to the Taong Lobos because a bite from these creatures is fatal for them.

Angel Locsin once again assumes the character of a she-wolf as she brings life to the character of Lia, the daughter of Lyka. John Lloyd Cruz, on the other hand, will portray the role of Mateo, a vampire who will be attracted to Lia.

With the foreseen battle between the Bampiras and the Taong Lobos, we got the hint that Mateo (a vampire) and Lia (a werewolf) will find themselves drawn to each other. They come from rival clans but they will still fall in love despite their opposing nature.

Imortal - October 4 episode (Part 1):

Imortal - October 4 episode (Part 2):

Imortal - October 4 episode (Part 3):

Imortal - October 4 episode (Part 4):

Imortal - October 4 episode (Part 5):

Imortal ranked 2nd Nationwide and grabbed the top spot in Mega Manila ratings.

Mariel Rodriguez vs. KC, Toni, Vice Ganda, Anne and Luis. So, Who is Telling The Truth?

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Last week, September 26, ay nagsalita na si Mariel Rodriguez sa The Buzz about some issues na may kaugnayan sa wedding nila ni Robin Padilla.

Nagpaliwanag din sya tungkol sa dumaraming Kapamilya stars na nakakaaway niya, katulad nina Luis Manzano, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, KC Concepcion at ang kanyang (ex) bestfriend na si Toni Gonzaga.

Last Sunday, October 3, ay ipinalabas sa The Buzz ang sagot naman ng mga naturang stars tungkol sa mga sinabi ni Mariel.

1. Luis Manzano. Nagsimula ang isyu kina Luis at Mariel dahil sa umano'y panlalaglag daw ng TV host-actress sa kaibigan at sa minsan naging co-host niya sa Wowowee na si Luis.

Ayon sa balita, nakarating diumano kay Robin ang insidente kung saan muntik nang halikan ni Luis si Mariel sa Wowowee. Dahil dito, tumawag daw si Robin para kumprontahin si Luis. Balitang agad na itinanggi raw ito ni Luis.

Subalit ayon sa intriga, nalaman diumano ni Luis na mismong si Mariel ang nagsumbong kay Robin. Bagay na ikinasama raw ng loob ni Luis.

Hirit ni Mariel: "What?! I don't even know that. I have no idea."

Buwelta ni Luis: Sa showbiz talk show na Entertainment Live noong Sabado, October 2, nagsalita na si Luis tungkol sa isyung ito.

Pag-amin niya, "Kung sabihin mong may issue ba kami ni Mariel, wala naman sigurong isyu sa aming dalawa. Siguro kaya kong sabihin to be perfectly honest, siguro ako may konting tampo sa kanya."

Pagkaklaro pa ni Luis, ang umikot na balita tungkol sa pagkumpronta umano sa kanya ni Robin ay hindi raw totoo.

"Eto, kaya kong sabihin para maklaro rin ang pangalan niya. Never po akong tinawagan ni Binoe [palayaw ni Robin]. May lumabas kasi na isyu na tumawag sa akin si Binoe na medyo confrontational. Gusto kong i-clarify yun once and for all, never kaming nag-usap ni Binoe."

Pero ang tunay na dahilan ng tampo ni Luis kay Mariel ayaw na raw niyang idetalye pa. Pero may nabago raw sa samahan nila.

"Sabihin nating ganito, siguro may pinagbago kung in terms of kung paano kami ni Mariel. Pero siguro hindi namin masisi dahil sa mga pangyayari sa mga buhay-buhay namin," sabi niya.

2. Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda. Sumunod namang bumuwelta ay sina Anne at Vice. Base sa mga balita, si Anne daw ang naglantad ng diumano'y hindi magagandang sinasabi ni Mariel tungkol kay Toni Gonzaga.

Hirit ni Mariel: "You know I was just texting with Anne the other day, never kami ni Anne nagkaroon ng isyu. Let's not drag Anne into this. How come everyone [is being involved]? That's my question, why everyone? I don't understand."

Buwelta ni Anne: Nang subukang kunin ng The Buzz ang panig ni Anne tungkol sa isyu, nakakagulat at makahulugan ang naging reaksiyon ng aktres. Tinalikuran lang ni Anne ang staff na nagtatanong sa kanya.

Buwelta ni Vice: Sa isang banda naman, si Vice Ganda na naging tulay umano, kaya nakakarating kay Toni ang masasakit na salita mula kay Mariel, ay nagsabi:

"Bilang kaibigan ni Toni at kaibigan din naman ni Mariel, alam ko kung ano ang nangyayari sa kanila. Yun lang. Pero yung sangkot na kaya sila nag-away nang dahil sa akin, walang katotohanan yun."

3. KC Concepcion. Nag-ugat naman ang intriga kina KC at Mariel dahil sinabi umano ni Mariel na bakit may sariling show agad si KC na Simply KC gayo'ng mas nauna raw siya rito sa showbiz.

Hirit ni Mariel: "I have no issue with KC at all. I was so surprised. Natatandaan ko, ako pa nga yung unang-unang nag-guest sa Simply KC. Natatandaan ko na tuwing maganda siya sa The Buzz, lagi ko pa siyang pinupuri. Bakit naman nilalagyan ng mga tao ng masasamang [isyu]. I don't know what the issue still is. I really don't know, but I have no issue at all with KC."

"Thank you, kasi never siyang nagpakita sa akin ng kahit na anong masama. On my part, I don't think rin na meron akong nagawa sa kanya o napakita na masama. I even remember saying na 'ang galing niya.' Siya ang unang nakapansin nito," ani Mariel bilang pagtukoy na si KC ang unang nakapansin sa engagement ring nang mag-guest siya sa The Buzz.

"I don't know what the issue is. Thank you, kasi wala rin siyang sinabing masama, I respect her."

Buwelta ni KC: Bilang isa sa hosts ng The Buzz, live na sinagot ni KC ang mga sinabing ito ni Mariel. Maski siya ay naguguluhan din kung ano ba ang totoong isyu sa kanila ni Mariel. Marami lang daw kasi siyang naririnig.

Aniya, "Sa mga narinig ko, she was saying some things about my show, yung Simply KC. Bakit daw ako may show?

"Ang masasagot ko dun, hindi ko narinig yun straight from her, usap-usapan yun. At the same time, kung totoo man yun, mahal ko yung show ko, mahal ko yung trabaho ko, in the same way na mahal niya yung trabaho niya.

"And hindi rin involved yung mom ko [Sharon Cuneta]. So, hindi naman siguro dahil sa kanya kaya naibigay sa akin yung show.

"But let's all be happy with each other. I'm happy for her because she has her lovelife, her personal life. Kung totoo man yun, let's all be happy with each other kasi each of us, meron tayong io-offer sa mga audience, sa mga taong nanonood sa atin."

Hindi pa raw sila nagkakausap nang personal ni Mariel.

"Ang dami ko kasing naririnig, so I don't know how to react. Where do I start? Kasi parang she's denying it. She said, she never said anything.

"Pero marami rin naman akong naririnig not just from one person, sa totoo lang. And ako kasi, I'm very direct.

"Sabi ko nga kina Charlene [Gonzalez, The Buzz co-host], kung totoong friend ka...kasi nagte-text naman kami before. O kahit hindi mo ako kaibigan, kung meron kang gustong sabihin tungkol sa akin... Kung kaya mong sabihin sa ibang tao, dapat kaya mo ring sabihin sa harap ko."

Bilang manager at kaibigan ni Mariel, sinabi naman ni Boy Abunda na matapos daw ang The Buzz interview, tatlong beses niya raw tinanong kay Mariel sa iba't ibang pagkakataon kung may problema ba ito kay KC.

Tatlong beses rin daw na pareho ang naging sagot nito, "Wala."

Para tuloy kay KC, hindi na raw niya alam kung sino at ano ang kanyang paniniwalaan.

"Personally, hindi ko na alam kung sino ang paniniwalaan," sabi ni KC. "She's been denying it. And I know if I confront her, she'll be denying it nang harap-harapan.

"Pero kasi hindi kasi maiiwasan yung doubt na bakit ang daming hindi magkakakilala na nagsasabi sa akin na may sinabi siya sa akin na iba-iba. Yun lang. But I'm not saying na kinu-confirm ko na siya [ang nagsabi nun]."

4. Toni Gonzaga. Sa lahat ng mga taong nakaalitan ni Mariel, kay Toni Gonzaga raw siya talaga nasasaktan dahil malalim ang kanilang pinagsamahan. Hindi lang sila naging magkatrabaho sa maraming Kapamilya shows kundi naging matalik pang magkaibigan.

Matatandang naunang nagsabi si Toni ng sama ng loob niya kay Mariel sa presscon ng Kokey@Ako. Hindi man idinetalye ni Toni noon ang ugat ng pinag-awayan nila ni Mariel, ayon sa mga naisulat na bali-balita ay may sinabi diumano si Mariel na ikinasama ng loob ni Toni.

Pakiramdam daw ni Toni ay na-betray siya. Dinamdam ito ni Mariel at sinabing never siyang nag-traydor sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Hirit ni Mariel: "Gusto kong maalala yung friendship namin ni Toni for how it was. Pinapahalagahan ko ang mga kaibigan ko. Marunong akong mag-value ng kaibigan. I never said I was perfect but I know in my heart and I'm sure lahat ng mga naging kaibigan ko at mga kaibigan ko, alam nila na ni minsan wala akong kaibigan na trinaydor. I've been a good friend."

May mensahe pa si Mariel kay Toni: "Toni was like a sister to me. I'm not here para makipag-away. I'm here to entertain people, to spread peace, love and happiness. That's my message for Toni... love and happiness."

Buwelta ni Toni: Absent sa The Buzz si Toni last week nang ipalabas ang interview kay Mariel, kaya kahapon lang siya nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na magsalita.

Ani Toni, "I guess siguro para sa akin, once and for all, a lot has been said and done. Marami na ang naisulat, marami na ang nagbigay ng opinyon, marami na ang nag-pass ng judgment.

"Sa lahat ng mga taong na-involve, pinili na nina Anne, Luis, Vice na huwag nang magsalita pa kasi mas lalaki pa, mas marami pang taong mai-involve, masasaktan.

"Siguro one thing that I would take away from this whole experience is that I learned so much about the guys in the industry, about friendships. And that's one thing siguro na babaunin ko siguro yung mga natutuhan ko dito sa mga naranasan ko."

Makahulagan naman ang naging pahayag ni Toni, nang mapadako ang usapan nila kung nakapag-usap ba sila ni Mariel.

"Okay yung confrontation, e, okay yung diretsahan, e. Pero ang hirap at hindi ka mananalo kapag ang kausap mo ay hindi na nagsasabi ng totoo. You will lose in an argument pag ang kalaban mo ay hindi na nagiging totoo sa iyo," sabi niya.

Tila may patama pa si Toni kay Mariel sa mga sunod pa niyang sinabi:

"This will serve as a lesson not just for me but for everyone watching. Bakit nangyayari lahat at the same time? Bakit sunud-sunod?

"Because what you sow is what you reap. Yun ang sana baunin nating lahat na kung ano yung tinanim mo kasi, magbubunga 'yan, e."

Sabi naman ni Boy, kinausap niya raw si Mariel pagkatapos ilantad ni Toni sa Kokey@Ako presscon ang tungkol sa sama ng loob niya kay Mariel.

"Inilatag niya sa akin," sabi ni Boy. "Pero hindi ako pupunta kay Toni, kay KC para sabihin this is the side of Mariel. Hindi, ayoko talaga.

"Because I want peace. Naniniwala ako na bigyan lang kayo ng oras, magkakaayos kayo. Hanggang ngayon, 'yan ang paniniwala ko. Because ang pinakagrabe sa problemang ito ay it was you, Toni, and Mariel because you were closest.

"Sabi ko nga, ang hirap sumali sa problema na hindi ka naman talaga kasali. So, I was talking about my position.

"So, when Mariel said it was the last time she will talk about it, ako sinasabi ko with hope and a prayer na sana down the road, really one day, lalambot ang lahat, mapag-uusapan, mapagtatawanan.

"And Toni is right, we will remember our learnings."

TV5 Allocates P10B to Battle ABS-CBN, GMA-7

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MEDIAQUEST Holdings Inc., the operator of TV5, is allocating P10 billion in the next four years to build state-of-the art facilities, an official said Friday.

“We are on a start-up period. We are rebuilding everything,” company president Atty. Ray Espinosa said.

“We don’t look at the income yet, so we know that we will incur losses in the first few years. We have a five-year plan, and based on that, we are working towards being profitable on year five.”

Espinosa said the company would earmark P9 billion to P10 billion from next year up to 2014 to acquire new transmitters and a facility in Mandaluyong City that would house six studios by 2012, bringing TV5’s number of studios to 10 in two years.

“We plan to break ground in November,” Espinosa said.

“We plan to transfer the news block in September next year, and the balance will be a year after.”

The expenses on the ultra-high frequency channel, which would be under Nation Broadcasting Co., a commercial UHF television station owned by the First Pacific conglomerate, and radio stations would eat up most of the budget.

The programming costs would reach P2 billion this year and P1 billion next year, Espinosa said. The TV network would be going international soon and would be tapping “the same market currently tapped by the two networks.”

“We want to get that market as soon as possible as there are revenues that come from overseas distribution,” Espinosa said.

TV5 had established TV5 Global, which is in charge of promoting the network’s programs abroad, and was now developing its online portal that would contain news and shows aired in the TV network.

“We are strengthening our new media,” Espinosa said.

Roberto Barreiro, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of TV5, said the TV network had been able to secure a 10-percent share of the audience nationwide and 12 percent in Metro Manila.

“We just want double-digit market shares, and we were able to do that on our first year,” Barreiro said.

“Now the targets have been upgraded.”

Barreiro said the network was now seeking permits to expand in 50 areas nationwide, and that its coverage had reached 70 percent. The target was 85-percent coverage by the end of this year and 95 percent by June 2011.

Advertisers were now receptive to the network as a result of its improving ratings and reach, Espinosa said.

“We offer a new platform and a new outlet for [advertisers], and obviously, our rates our lower with them on a negotiated basis,” he said.

by Jeremiah F. de Guzman
Manila Standard Today

GMA Pinoy TV Conducts One-On-One Interview With President Noynoy

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GMA Network's flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV held a one-on-one interview with President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III during his first and recent official visit to the United States. President Aquino appeared at the Philippine Development Forum Gala, an event held by the Philippine Development Foundation USA (PhilDev USA, formerly Ayala Foundation USA) with GMA Pinoy TV as the exclusive broadcast media sponsor, last September 25, 2010 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California.

GMA News' Sandra Aguinaldo conducted the exclusive one-on-one interview--dubbed PNoy sa GMA Pinoy TV--with President Aquino where he talked about the success of his US visit and how he expects the trip to impact the Filipino people back home.

AGB Mega Manila People's Ratings October 1 - 4: "Imortal Beats Competition; Leads Rating on Its Pilot Episode"

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Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the People/Individual Ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila Households on October 1 - 4, 2010:

October 1, Friday

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 10.5%

Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 7.2%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Dobol Trobol Ket's Get Redi (ABS-CBN) - 5.8%

Kapuso Movie Festival: Ikaw Pa Rin, Bongga Ka Boy (GMA-7) - 5.6%

Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 5.4%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%

Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 5%

He's Beautiful (ABS-CBN) - 4.6%

Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 4.5%

Asar Talo, Lahat Panalo! (GMA-7) - 4.4%

Primetime:

Grazilda (GMA-7) - 14%

Ilumina (GMA-7) - 13.6%

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 13.4%

Endless Love (GMA-7) - 13.2%

Noah (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%

24 Oras (GMA-7) / TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%

iDOL (ABS-CBN) / Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%

Bantatay (GMA-7) - 9.8%

Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%

Kristine (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%

October 2, Saturday

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.2%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 6%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 5.8%

Asar Talo, Lahat Panalo! (GMA-7) / Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 4.5%

Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 4.4%

Startalk (GMA-7) - 4.3%

Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 3.8%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: D' Lucky Ones (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%

Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 2.7%

Maynila (GMA-7) - 1.8%

Primetime:

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 13.1%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 12.4%

JejeMom (GMA-7) / Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 8.9%

Kaya ng Powers (GMA-7) - 7.9%

Wansapantaym: Inday Sa Balitaw (ABS-CBN) - 7.8%

24 Oras (GMA-7) - 7.7%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 6.9%

Comedy Bar (GMA-7) - 6.6%

Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 5.2%

Twist and Shout (ABS-CBN) - 4.8%

October 3, Sunday

Daytime:

Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 7%

Kapuso Movie Festival: Tunay Na Kaibigan, Walang Iwanan (GMA-7) - 6.5%

Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 5.7%

ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%

Kapamilya Sunday Blockbuster: For The First Time (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%

The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 3.9%

AHA! (GMA-7) - 2.9%

Your Song Presents Beautiful Girl (ABS-CBN) - 2.7%

Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 2.1%

Primetime:

Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 10.7%

Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 10.4%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 10.1%

24 Oras (GMA-7) - 9.2%

Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 8.6%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 8.3%

Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%

Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 6.5%

Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 6.1%

Twist and Shout (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%

October 4, Monday

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 9.1%

Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.3%

Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 5.6%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.6%

Asar Talo, Lahat Panalo! (GMA-7) - 4.2%

Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 4.1%

Alyna (ABS-CBN) / Kapuso Movie Festival: 'Til I Met You (GMA-7) / Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 4%

He's Beautiful (ABS-CBN) / Kapamilya Blockbusters: Don't Give Up On Us (ABS-CBN) - 3.8%

Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 3.5%

Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) - 2.8%

Primetime:

Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 13.5%

24 Oras (GMA-7) - 13.3%

Noah (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%

Ilumina (GMA-7) - 12.7%

Endless Love (GMA-7) - 11.7%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%

Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 11.3%

Grazilda (GMA-7) - 11.2%

Bantatay (GMA-7) - 8.1%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Kantar Media/TNS National Household TV Ratings October 1 - 4: "Imortal Places 2nd on Its Pilot Episode; Noah Remains on Top"

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Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight survey of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among National households on October 1 - 4, 2010:

October 1, Friday

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.8%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Dobol Trobol Let's Get Redi (ABS-CBN) - 14%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.8%

Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%

Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 13.6%

Kapuso Movie Festival: Ikaw Pa Rin, Bongga Ka Boy! (GMA-7) - 12.3%

He's Beautiful (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%

Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%

Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 10.8%

Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 9.8%

Primetime:

Noah (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 30.3%

Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) - 27.7%

iDOL (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%

24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.1%

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 23.8%

Grazilda (GMA-7) - 23.3%

Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 21%

Ilumina (GMA-7) - 20.6%

Bantatay (GMA-7) - 19.3%

October 2, Saturday

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 19.5%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%

Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%

Pilipinas, Win Na (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 11.4%

Asar Talo Lahat Panalo! (GMA-7) - 10.8%

Startalk (GMA-7) - 9.5%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: D' Lucky Ones (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%

Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%

Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) / Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 7.5%

Primetime:

Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 29.7%

Wansapanataym: Inday Sa Balitaw (ABS-CBN) - 27.5%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 22.9%

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 20.3%

Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 17.8%

Kaya ng Powers (GMA-7) - 16.3%

Twist and Shout (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%

24 Oras (GMA-7) / JejeMom (GMA-7) - 15.1%

Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 14%

October 3, Sunday

Daytime:

Kapamilya Sunday Blockbuster: For The First Time (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%

Kapuso Movie Festival: Tunay Na Kaibigan, Walang Iwanan (GMA-7) - 13.8%

The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%

Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 12.1%

ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%

Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 11.5%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 8.6%

Jollitown (GMA-7) / Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 7.6%

Your Song Presents Beautiful Girl (ABS-CBN) - 7.5%

Shin Mazinger Edition Z (GMA-7) - 6.9%

Primetime:

Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%

Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%

Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 21.5%

Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 20.5%

24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.6%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 17.5%

Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%

Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 10.2%

Twist and Shout (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%

October 4, Monday

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.1%

Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%

Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 13.4%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%

Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 13%

Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%

He's Beautiful (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Don't Give Up On Us (ABS-CBN) - 12%

Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 11.4%

Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 10.2%

Primetime:

Noah (ABS-CBN) - 34.5%

Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 34.4%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 31.2%

Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.6%

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 24.4%

Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%

24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.3%

Grazilda (GMA-7) - 22.7%

Ilumina (GMA-7) - 22.1%

Bantatay (GMA-7) - 19.3%

Source: Kantar Media / TNS

2010 International Emmy Award Nominees

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The nominees for the 2010 International Emmys have been released.

2010 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARD NOMINEES

ARTS PROGRAMMING

All My Life: Cazuza
TV Globo
Brazil

Imagine…David Hockney: A Bigger Picture
BBC / Coluga Pictures
United Kingdom

Personas Inside Out
TV Asahi
Japan

The World According to Ion B.
HBO Romania / Alexander Nanau Production
Romania

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

Bob Hoskins
The Street
ITV Studios
United Kingdom

Sebastian Koch
Sea Wolf
Tele-München / Gate Film / Clasart / ZDF / ORF / RHI
Germany

Sid Lucero
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
The Philippines

Leonardo Sbaraglia
Epitafios
HBO Latin America Originals / Pol-Ka Productions
Argentina

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

Iris Berben
The Krupps – A Family Between War and Peace
Moovie – the Art of Entertainment / ZDF
Germany

Helena Bonham Carter
Enid
Carnival Film & Television
United Kingdom

Lilia Cabral
Seize the Day
TV Globo
Brazil

Lerato Moloisane
Home Affairs
Penguin Films
South Africa

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

13 at War
NPS Broadcasting Organisation
The Netherlands

Do-Re-Mi-Factory
TV Globo
Brazil

Happy Birthday
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Japan

Shaun the Sheep
Aardman Animations / WDR & WDR mediagroup GmbH / BBC
United Kingdom

COMEDY

Los Simuladores
Sony Pictures Television International
Mexico

Peep Show
Objective Productions for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Talok Hok Chak
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited / Royal Thai Army Radio and Television / Channel 5
Thailand

Traffic Light
Kuperman Productions / Keshet Broadcasting
Israel

DOCUMENTARY

9/11: Phone Calls from the Towers
Darlow Smithson Productions
United Kingdom

Kuarup: The Lost Soul Will Return
TV Globo
Brazil

Mom and the Red Bean Cake
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
South Korea

You die as you lived: Roterdam Hospice
KRO Broadcasting Organisation
The Netherlands

DRAMA SERIES

Clouds Over the Hill
NHK
Japan

Epitafios
HBO Latin America Originals / Pol-Ka Productions
Argentina

The Killing II
Danish Broadcasting Corporation in association with ZDF / NRK / SVT
Denmark

The Street
ITV Studios
United Kingdom

NON-SCRIPTED ENTERTAINMENT

CQC
Eyeworks Cuatro Cabezas SA
Argentina

Heston’s Feasts
Optomen Television for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Remembering School
KRO / Screentime Entertainment.
The Netherlands

Run for Money
Fuji Television Network, Inc. / Fuji Creative Corporation
Japan

TELENOVELA

Ciega a Citas
Dori Media International / Dori Media Contenidos / Rosstoc
Argentina

Dahil May Isang Ikaw
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
The Philippines

My Love
Plural Entertainment
Portugal

TV MOVIE/MINI-SERIES

Hopeville
Curious Pictures / Heartlines / SABC Education
South Africa

Marcel Reich-Ranicki: The Author of Himself
Trebitsch Entertainment / WDR / Arte
Germany

Small Island
Ruby Television in association with AL Films
United Kingdom

Sound & Fury
TV Globo / O2 Filmes
Brazil

Sid Lucero and 'Dahil May Isang Ikaw', Nominated in The 2010 International Emmy Award

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Sid Lucero is a Best Actor nominee for his performance in Dahil May Isang Ikaw in the 2010 International Emmy Awards.

The Philippines once again captured the prestigious International Emmy nods courtesy of Sid Lucero (Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann) and his teleserye "Dahil May Isang Ikaw."

The 38th International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced its list of nominees from around the world (except the US), and Sid Lucero is nominated for the Best Actor category while his teleserye "Dahil May Isang Ikaw" is nominated for Best Telenovela category.

Sid is vying for the coveted trophy against Bob Hoskins (The Street – United Kingdom), Sebastian Koch (Sea Wolf – Germany), and Leonardo Sbaraglia (Epitafios – Argentina).

Dahil May Isang Ikaw, on the other hand, is competing against two other telenovelas: Ciega a Citas from Argentina and My Love from Portugal.

The winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on November 22, 2010 in New York, to hosted by Beverly Hills 90210 actor Jason Priestly.

Last year, the Philippines got three nominations: Best Actress for Angel Locsin for her performance in Lobo, Best Telenovela for GMA-7′s Magdusa Ka and ABS-CBN’s Kahit Isang Saglit.

No Filipino actor or tv program has won an International Emmy to date.

Meet The "Good Vibes Male Crew"

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Good Vibes is an upcoming youth oriented show on ABS-CBN which will be aired soon on ABS-CBN.

The male cast are already revealed and they are composed of Sam Concepcion, Enrique Gil, Arron Villaflor, Ivan Dorschner, James Reid and Chikara Nawa.

Watch the trailer below:

Markki Stroem - Tell Me (Music Video)

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Pilipinas Got Talent finalist, Markki Stroem, has released the music video of his debut single "Tell Me."

The music video of the sentimental ballad is now being aired on MYX. The track can also be downloaded on www.starrecords.ph.

Watch the video below:

Videos to Watch: Kanye West's SNL Performances

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Watch Kanye West performs "Power" and "Runaway" with Pusha T. on Saturday Night Live.

Kanye West - "Power"

Kanye West - "Runaway" ft Pusha T

Heart Evangelista Covers ROGUE Magazine October 2010 Issue

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Heart Evangelista is undoubtedly fiercely hot on the cover of Rogue Magazine October 2010 issue. She is also the current cover of LUXE Magazine September - November 2010 issue.

Heart Evangelista is a mainstay in GMA7's Party Pilipinas and a host in a lifestyle show on QTV-11. She is also in a romantic relationship with Brazilian-Japanese model, Daniel Matsunaga.

Rogue Magazine October 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Past to Present: 11 Women Who Couldn't Resist Robin Padilla

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Robin Padilla was dubbed as "The Bad Boy of Philippine Movies" following the huge success of his action flicks in the '80s. Aside from his films, he was also known as a ladies' man. Based on his relationship track record, Robin is one man whose appeal cuts across a broad spectrum of ladies who couldn't resist his charm.

Here is a long list of women wooed and smitten by Robin Padilla’s machismo and charm:

Jobelle Salvador
Robin and Jobelle Salvador met on the set of his indie film “Carnap King” in 1989. That started a love affair that brought forth a son, Jeremiah Joseph Leroy Salvador, now 19 years old. Based in the US, he was named after his grandpa, the late filmmaker Leroy Salvador.

Despite the attribution to Robin as Jeremiah’s dad, the identity of the boy's father was the subject of a puzzle--was it Robin (a.k.a. Binoe) or Jobelle's former boyfriend, broadcaster-writer-actor Erik Espina? Salvador did not confirm anything publicly and even Erik, as a matter of fact, had requested for a DNA test, which has not reportedly been done to date.

Leah Orosa
Robin and Leah Orosa were paired off in Viva Films’ “Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko”. Then sprung a love story between the young Casanova and the mestiza model. The liaison bore them a daughter, Camille, who now lives with Orosa abroad.

Kris Aquino
It was Pinoy showbiz news icon, the late Inday Badiday, who introduced Robin and Kris Aquino to each other. It was a colorful romance. Kris was 18 when Robin, then in his early 20s, became her boyfriend. Rumor had it that the two had planned to elope. They eventually broke up because Robin was still in his "unstable" stage back then. In 2003, Kris and Robin made a movie whose title described their former relationship, You and Me Against the World. In 2003, Robin and Kris teamed up on TV for ABS-CBN’s “Basta't Kasama Kita.”

Melissa Perez-Rubio
What did Melissa Perez-Rubio, Kris Aquino and Sharon Cuneta have in common? Robin, of course, and Richard Gomez (a.k.a. Goma), too. All three women became the girlfriends of Robin and Richard.

Sharon Cuneta
Robin and Sharon Cuneta fell in love on the set of Viva Films’ “Maging Sino Ka Man” in 1994. Binoe and Goma were rivals in the heart of Sharon. They were rivals too, in popularity, and were each other’s nemesis. They even physically punched each other because of their love interests.

Liezl Sycangco
Robin and Liezl Sycangco were married in Muslim wedding rites in 1996 at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa where Padilla was incarcerated for illegal possession of firearms. Everyone thought Robin and Liezl's union would last. In 2008, however, the two called it quits officially. They have 4 children.

Vina Morales
Robin and Vina Morales's love story is said to be the most sensational. It was the very first time Morales ever fell in love. The two first met when they did the movie “Miss na Miss Kita: Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum 2.”

Ruffa Gutierrez
It was again Inday Badiday who introduced Robin to a lady love, this time, beauty queen-host Ruffa Gutierrez. They were paired off in Badiday’s film production of “Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba?” (1994). Unfortunately, there were several obstacles that kept them from getting any closer. For starters, Ruffa's mom Anabelle Rama wasn't exactly into Robin. That was also the same year that Robin got arrested. Still, rumor had it that he had gone as far as proposing to Ruffa.

Dolly Anne Carvajal
The public went gaga when Dolly Anne, the daughter of Inday Badiday, revealed that she had hooked up with Robin. While Robin was mum about the issue, Dolly Anne has been more forthcoming. In an article by showbiz writer Chit Ramos, Dolly Anne was asked what is was like to be with Robin. She replied, "Kailangan pa bang itanong 'yon? Marami namang nakarelasyon niya ang nagsasabi ng sinabi ko. Tinatrato [kang] reyna, iyon 'yon." When asked to elaborate, Dolly Anne revealed that Robin was a tireless lover.

Judy Ann Santos
When Robin and Judy Ann starred in the ABS-CBN action-drama teleserye Basta't Kasama Kita, which aired in 2003, it wasn't long before they were rumored to be together. However, showbiz pundits who were sympathetic to Judy Ann's plight, said there was nothing going on between them. In fact, Boy Abunda wrote in his Philippine Star column: "Judy Ann Santos is being forcibly dragged into the marital imbroglio of Robin Padilla and wife Liezel Sicangco, now based in Queensland, Australia with their four children. This is grossly unfair for Juday, who to my mind is one of the most hardworking actors in showbiz."

Mariel Rodriguez
TV host Mariel Rodriguez is Robin's latest conquest despite a 17-year age gap. They met this year on the set of ABS-CBN's noontime TV show "Wowowee." He married Rodriguez in India last August after a whirlwind courtship.

by Boy Villasanta, abs-cbnNEWS.com & Warren Espejo, PEP

Three More Female Co-Hosts To Join Pilipinas Win na Win

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Aside from the Hitmakers Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Nonoy Zuniga and Marco Sison, Pokwang and Valerie Concepcion, three more women will be joining as co-hosts in ABS-CBN daily noontime variety game show “Pilipinas Win na Win” (PWNW).

Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications, explained on Tuesday that the “management has decided to try a combination of new hosts for the program.”

In addition to the Hitmakers, three more names were reported to be hosting the show. They are G, Wendy Garcia and Janelle Jamer.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the three girls said they are very honored to be included in PWNW.

Jamer, who used to co-host Wowowee for a short while, said she is willing to show more in her come back.

The new hosts will be start hosting the afternoon show starting October 4.

Kris Aquino Rejects Hosting The Return of 'Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal'

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Now that Kris Aquino is out of Pilipinas Win Na Win, rumors has it that she was given a new show - to host the return of Kapamilya Deal or No Deal which is already being plugged on ABS-CBN.

But the Queen of All Media was quick to say that she'd rather have a new TV show after shooting her movie Dalaw than return to KDOND. "Sorry ha, I am really being super blunt about it. Kasi ang gusto ko, gawan ni’yo naman ako ng show na ‘di rehashed. Gawan ni’yo ako ng something talaga that will make me shine. And I feel that I’m talented enough and I’ve paid my dues enough to have that. So siguro naiintindihan nila (ABS-CBN management) ako," stated Kris during the press con of her new Belo endorsement.

Apparently, management had asked her to do KDOND twice a week, but she has yet to make the commitment since that game show doesn’t offer a challenge to her anymore. "KDOND is being plugged, but we’re still discussing because I felt that I had done everything I could do for the show. Because the show was at its peak in 2007, when Noy ran for the Senate. Kasi ang campaign poster nga niya naka-thumbs up kaming dalawa. E presidente na siya ngayon so dapat mag-iba din naman ako. Pero as of this moment I’m not connected with the show," she stressed.

23rd Awit Awards - 2010 Winners

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Here is the full list of winners in the 23rd Awit Awards held at SM Mall of Asia last September 30, 2010:

Song of the Year – “Upuan” (Gloc-9 with Jeazell Grutas of Zelle)
Album of the Year – “Byahe” (Noel Cabangon)
Collaboration – “Upuan” (Gloc-9 with Jeazell Grutas of Zelle)
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist – “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko” (Noel Cabangon)
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist – “Hiding Inside Myself” (Jaya)
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist – “Castaway” (Franco)
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist – “That Girl” (Young JV) and “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Rhap Salazar)
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist – “Kasalanan Nga Ba?” (Gretchen Espina)
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist – “Surfs Up” (Krissy & Ericka)
Best Performance by a Child – “Never Can Say Goodbye” (Rhap Salazar)
Best R&B – “Moments of Love” (Kris Lawrence)
Best Rap – “Upuan” (Gloc-9 with Jeazell Grutas of Zelle)
Best Rock / Alternative – “Martilyo” (Gloc-9 feat. Dex Yu)
Best Novelty – “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Laklak” (Moymoy Palaboy)
Best Christmas Recording – “You Know It’s Christmas” (Hanna Flores)
Best World Music – “Binibini” (Noel Cabangon)
Best Song written for Movie/TV – “Ang Buhay Nga Naman” for “Ded Na Si Lolo” (Noel Cabangon)
Music Video of the Year – “Diamond Shotgun” (Chicosci)
Best Engineered Recording – “Upuan”
Best-selling Album of the Year – “Ikaw Na Nga” (Willie Revillame)
Most Downloaded Song of the Year – “O Jo Kalugaran Daka” (Ara Muna)

Texter’s Choice:
Song of the Year – “Lapit” (Yeng Constantino)
Male Recording Artist – “Just Tell Me You Love Me” (Kris Lawrence)
Female Recording Artist – “Right Here Waiting” (Sarah Geronimo)

Special awards:
International Achievement Award – Rhap Salazar as WCOPA 2009 Champion
Gawad Ng Musikang Pilipino Award or Lifetime Achievement Award – Boy Katindig
Special Citation – “Paalam, Maraming Salamat Pres. Cory Aquino” Tribute Album

New Friendships and New Romances Arise in 'Tween Hearts'

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This Sunday, join the Tween Royalties of GMA as they continue their adventures and misadventures in gaining important life experiences in the second part of Reel Love presents Tween Hearts.

During the boot camp, the teens are divided into two groups. As expected, they compete in every task assigned to them. Little did they know that the main goal of these activities is not to pit them against each other but to bring them closer to one another.

Louisa (Louise de los Reyes) is bent on winning all the challenges. Will she ever realize the main essence of this gathering? How will Rick (Derek Monasterio) change her perception of being a true leader?

Aya (Joyce Ching), on the other hand, unintentionally discovers Chris’ (Kristoffer Martin) weakness. Will she expose his dark secret to everybody? How will Chris’ overly-jealous ex-girlfriend Leslie (Lexi Fernandez) react to this situation?

Jacob (Jake Vargas) befriends his long-time secret crush Belinda (Bea Binene). Will this nerdy musician impress the bubbly girl of the campus?

Bambi (Barbie Forteza) catches Josh (Joshua Dionisio) in the act of escaping the campsite. In her haste to stop him, they find themselves in an embarrassing situation in front of everyone.

As they struggle to make sense of this boot camp, each will be forced to reflect on what they are making out of this activity as well as come to grips with their own personal setbacks and insecurities. Will this gathering build new friendships and spark new romances?

Don’t miss Part 2 of REEL LOVE presents TWEEN HEARTS this Sunday, October 3 on GMA.

'Your Song Presents Beautiful Girl' Ends With A Big Revelation

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Will the love story of Christian Bautista and Carmen Soo end happily ever after? Find out as ‘Your Song presents Beautiful Girl’ steps on its final episode this Sunday on ABS-CBN.

"My whole Your Song experience was fantastic," Carmen expressed. "Working with Christian in a series was really fun. I’m hoping that we’ll have more projects together," she added.

Christian, on the other hand, considered his experience with Your Song as a learning event in his career as an artist, “Hindi naman kasi ako talaga umaarte. I’m really glad Your Song was able to bring out the actor in me. Naks. (laughs). But seriously, isa itong step up for me.” He added that he will miss working with Carmen, “Mamimiss ko syempre si Carmen. But I know this won’t be the last. Malay naman natin in the future may mag-offer samin ulit ng project.”

Meanwhile, on the last run of Your Song presents Beautiful Girl, a big revelation might affect the turn of events in the story. Hannah, who’s clueless before, learns that the heart of his past love is now owned by James. How will she take this surprise?

Don’t miss the finale of “Your Song presents Beautiful Girl” this Sunday after ASAP XV on ABS-CBN.

New Local Shows, New Kabarkadas! An All-New Studio 23 Hits TV This October 4

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The Kabarkada gets bigger and better starting October 4 as Studio 23 launches brand new shows and broadens its programming to cater to a wider audience following its sterling performance in 2010.

Data from Kantar Media show that Studio 23 recorded its highest growth in audience share nationwide from January to August this year as compared to its closest competitors. As of August, Studio 23 is now number four nationwide with an audience share of 4.1%, which grew by 153% from 1.6% audience share in January.

Studio 23 Head March Ventosa attributed Studio 23 's impressive performance to its latest offerings of movies during lunch and early primetime, Koreanovelas, animes, Top Rank boxing matches, and UAAP/NCAA games.

It recently launched its "Double Primetime" programming with nightly movie features in "Barkada Nights" on weeknight primetime followed by the best US hit programs.

In its almost 15 years of operations, Studio 23 has always been at the forefront of introducing trailblazing concepts on free-to-air broadcasting. It was the first local free-to-air network that aired fresh epsiodes of American programs two weeks after airing in the US via its F.U.S.E. or Fresh US Episodes campaign.

Studio 23 was again the first Philiippine TV network to offer free online viewing of its foreign and local programs via Catch Up TV (www.studio23.tv) wherein viewers who missed their favorite local shows could watch them on the Internet anytime, anywhere in the Philippines .

Starting October 4, start your all-new Kabarkada mornings with the simulcast of DZMM TeleRadyo from 7 AM to 8:30 AM featuring “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siete” with Ted Failon and “Dos Por Dos” with Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja. This marks the premiere of DZMM's top rating radio programs on free-to-air Philippine TV which would now enable audiences to watch Ted, Anthony, and Gerry deliver and tackle the most important issues affecting the country.

Kids will also get their dose of Kabarkada treat s from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with the back-to-back airing of Nickelodeon’s “Catdog” and “Danny Phantom” every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and “Wonderpets” and “Chalkzone” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Meanwhile, Studio 23’s double primetime gets even bigger and better with the launch of four new local shows.

Join Pinoy Big Brother’s charismatic and well loved Korean housemate Ryan Bang as he explores life in the Philippines in “3ow P0whz!” airing Mondays at 9:30 PM.

Get an outrageous and hilarious approach to male education with model-actor Boom Labrusca, commercial model Aran Sese, internet star Jobert Austria, and award-winning stand up comedian Alex Calleja in “Usapang Lalake” every Wednesday, 9:30 pm, while get a weekly dose of must-see and funny videos with RR Enriquez and Aaron Atayde in “Pa-Bida Ka!” every Friday, 9:30 pm.

In the field of news and current affairs, Studio 23 launches a ‘different’ kind of news/talk show with Anthony Taberna in “iBA-BALITA” airing Mondays to Fridays at 9 PM. Deviating from the traditional format of newscasting, Anthony will dissect and analyze the hottest issues in the country today with the help of ABS-CBN News and DZMM correspondents and resource persons.

"'IBA-BALITA' will prioritize depth over breadth. The news stories will not only be comprehensive and fair, but these will be explained by our multimedia journalists and subject matter experts so that viewers will be informed and empowered," said Ventosa.

Kabarkadas will also get to watch a primetime replay of the hit crime docu-drama “SOCO” anchored by Gus Abelgas every Tuesday at 9:30 PM and the explosive investigative reports of Julius Babao, Pinky Webb, and Anthony Taberna in “XXX” every Thursday at 9:30 PM.

When it comed to the latest happenings in the entertainment world, Gretchen Fullido will give you a rundown of what’s hot and what’s not in “The Wrap,” weekdays at 7PM.

Fans of the Philippine version of the hit Koreanovela series "My Girl" starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson can relive the romatic comedy story of Jasmine and Julian on weeknights at 6:30 pm starting on Monday, October 4. First aired on ABS-CBN, "My Girl" follows the story of Jasmine whose poor fortune suddenly changes when she is hired to pretend as Julian's long lost cousin. Jasmine's role takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she is falling in love with Julian. The feeling, it turns out, is mutual. Problem is, the lovers can't come out in the open since everyone already believes they're real cousins.

Meawhile, foreign series fans will have a new primetime addiction as Studio 23 airs ABC’s newly launched hit sci-fi drama “No Ordinary Family” beginning October 24 (Sunday). Follow the story of the Powells, a typical American family who undergo a remarkable transformation after their charter plane crashes in the Amazon River.

Don’t miss all these exciting new offerings this Monday, October 4, from your one and only Kabarkada on television Studio 23.

Pokwang Conquers Aliw Theater With Her First Major Concert Titled 'Endangered Species'

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Her time has come.

The country’s Comedy Princess, Pokwang, is geared up for her first major concert entitled “Endangered Species” sure to bring out the animal-of-a-comedienne in her starting October 15 until October 17 at the Aliw Theater, produced by Camera Entertainment Production and line-produced by ASAP Live.

The different facets of Pokwang will be uncloaked in front of hundreds of people in her three-night show. Unleashing every piece of talent she has—from singing to dancing, from acting and impersonating, Pokwang will surely fill the whole venue with laughs and giggles. “Noong rehearsal palang tawa na kami ng tawa. Tiyak talaga na lahat ng manonood uuwi ng luhaan… luhaan dahil sa kakatawa,” Pokwang enthused.

Pokwang, though hurled by intrigues every now and then, has remained strong throughout her six-year old career in show business. “Alam ko noong pumasok ako sa showbiz na pagdadaanan ko ang mga intriga,” Pokwang shared. She added, “Pero ‘di yoon rason para panghinaan ako ng loob. Tuloy pa rin ang buhay siyempre. Tuloy pa rin ang pagbibigay ng saya. Eto nga at may isa na namang opportunity para makapagbigay aliw sa mga tao.”

The Clown in a Million Grand Winner revealed that though she has performed several times in front of thousands of people, Pokwang still finds it nerve-racking to perform in front of a crowd, big or small. “Hanggang ngayon ninenerbyos pa rin ako. Paano kung hindi matawa sakin yung mga tao ‘di ba? (laughs) Ako na lang tatawa sa sarili ko,” Pokwang quipped.

A list of the hottest stars of today will be joining Pokwang in her highly-anticipated concert: Pooh, Chokoleit, Elizabeth Ramsey, and Mahal; (October 15) Sam Milby and Zsazsa Padilla; (October 16) Mommy Dionesia, Melai Cantiveros, Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual; (October 17) Melai Cantiveros, John Lloyd Cruz and Kuh Ledesma.

Directed by Johnny Manahan, ‘Endangered Species’ is out to feed the whole audience with a bucketful of comedy and laughter. A pre-Halloween concert treat for the whole family. Brought to you by ASAP Live, ABS-CBN, Camera Entertainment Productions and Ultramega. For tickets, call SM Cinema Outlets at 470-2222 , Aliw Theater at 8326121 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.