Daniel Padilla and Angelica Panganiban Win Best Actor and Actress at FAMAS 2017

Here are the winners in the 65th annual FAMAS awards held Thursday, December 28, at Philippine Social Science Center Auditorium, Quezon City.

Best Picture - "Barcelona: A Love Untold"

Best Actor - Daniel Padilla, "Barcelona: A Love Untold"

Best Actress - Angelica Panganiban, "The Unmarried Wife"

Best Director - Olivia M. Lamasan, "Barcelona: A Love Untold"

Best Supporting Actress - Liza Diño, "Ringgo"

Best Supporting Actor - Ricky Davao, "Iadya Mo Kami"

Best Production Design - Shari Marie Montiague, "Barcelona: A Love Untold"

Best Sound Design - Aurel Claro Bilbao, "Everything About Her"

Best Screenplay - Vanessa Valdez, "The Unmarried Wife"

Best Editing - Beng Bandong, "Vince & Kath & James"

Special Awards:

German Moreno Youth Achievement Award - Maine Mendoza and Ivan Dorschner

FPJ Memorial Award - Dingdong Dantes

Lifetime Achievement Award - Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes

Arturo M. Padua Memorial Award - Ronald King Constantino

Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award - Dolly Ann Carvajal

Outstanding Producer - Donna Sanchez

By: JENG On 12/29/2017 10:18:00 AM

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Nick Jonas’ “Home,” an OST of “Ferdinand” Scores Golden Globes 2018 Nomination

Set in Spain, the delightful movie "Ferdinand" tells the remarkable story of a gentle bull, voiced by John Cena, a gentle giant who prefers flowers to fighting and has no desire to face off against matadors in the bullring. It follows Ferdinand as he embarks on a thrilling, dangerous and fun-filled journey to find love, acceptance and a real home. 'Home' is also the title of the new song from Jonas, about the place where people (and bulls) can relax and be themselves.

               

From the award-winning Blue Sky Studios, "Ferdinand" was directed by Carlos Saldanha. Based on the classic 1936 children's book of the same name, by author Munro Leaf and illustrator Robert Lawson, the film also stars Saturday Night Live's Kate McKinnon as the voice of Lupe the goat.

We join Ferdinand as he sets off on an adventure looking for somewhere he can call home. He comes across an idyllic farm, befriends the kind farmer and his little girl, Nina, and finds happiness and peace in the flower-filled countryside. But Ferdinand is torn apart from his adoptive family after he's mistaken for a vicious beast and he ends up in a bull training camp, the last place he wants to be! Developing a friendship with a quirky and hilarious 'calming' goat called Lupe (Kate McKinnon) Ferdinand has one goal - to get back home to Nina's farm.

               

It is a theme that resonates strongly with Nick Jonas who wrote and performed the song 'Home' for the film. He collaborated with acclaimed musician Justin Tranter and songwriter/producer, Nick Monson. According to Carlos Saldanha, 'Home' captures the spirit of Ferdinand. "I wanted a song to reflect the lightness and the power of the film, and I wanted it to feel emotional and fun, just like the movie. Nick wrote brand new lyrics and a brand new melody for us and it was perfect. 'Home' plays in the film at a very empowering moment for Ferdinand, when he finds a place where he's accepted. The song is wonderful and reflects the idea that home is a place where your heart is and where you can be your true self."

Jonas shares that, "I've used the word 'home' in songs before but this was the first time that I really sat and thought about what it meant to me, what I was saying with that word and the significance of that message. For me, it's all about my family. Any time I think about the moments of my life that are really hectic and insane, I think about home. If I look back at the 12 or 13 years of my career so far, it is family that has been the constant in my life. So I wrote this song about my family and the importance of that grounding factor in life. That is what home is all about."

"I think the beauty of Ferdinand as a whole, is that it is highly relatable, no matter what your journey in life is all about, or what your circumstances are. It is about acceptance and it definitely relates to me. I went to regular school in my early life, when I was seven, eight and nine years old. At the same time, I was also doing Broadway shows in New York City. So during my school hours, I was spending time with other kids who didn't share the same interests as me. But when I was working, I'd be around adults who loved musical theatre and telling stories and singing and dancing. That was where I felt more accepted than when I was around kids my own age," concludes Jonas.

"Ferdinand" opens January 8 in cinemas from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

By: JENG On 12/27/2017 11:30:00 PM

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Matt Damon’s “Downsizing” Thinks Big for its New Poster

Matt Damon is meant for something bigger in the new poster for Paramount Pictures' new quirky comedy Downsizing directed by two-time Oscar-winner Alexander Payne.

Check out the poster below and watch Downsizing in Philippine cinemas January 24.

Downsizing imagines what might happen if, as a solution to over-population, Norwegian scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall and propose a 200-year global transition from big to small.

People soon realize how much further money goes in a miniaturized world. With the promise of a better life, everyman Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) and wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in Omaha for a new downsized community, taking the irreversible leap that will trigger life-changing adventures when they become small.

Directed by Alexander Payne from a screenplay by Payne and Jim Taylor, Downsizing stars Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau and Kristen Wiig.

Downsizing is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

By: JENG On 12/27/2017 11:25:00 PM

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ABS-CBN News Ushers in 2018 with #Ganap2017 and “Paglayang Minamahal: The 2017 ABS-CBN News Yearender” Specials

Before the curtain closes for 2017, ABS-CBN News looks back at the biggest stories, issues, and newsmakers in the year with the"#GANAP2017" DZMM Yearend report airing on DZMM TeleRadyo on December 29 and the "Paglayang Minamahal" special documentary on Marawi airing on ABS-CBN on December 31.

Anchored by Vic De Leon Lima and Zen Hernandez, "#GANAP2017" counts down the ten hot news topics this year that Filipinos tuned into for updates and information. This includes hard news such as the government's war on drugs, the Marawi crisis and other terror attacks, disasters, and changes in the economy and new laws that affect the society, as well as entertainment and sports news that aroused the interest and inspired Filipinos.

On December 31st, meanwhile, Jeff Canoy, Raphael Bosano, and Kori Quintos zero in on the the heroic stories from Marawi in as they take on 2017's biggest news story in "Paglayang Minamahal: The 2017 ABS-CBN News Yearender." 

To remind us how Filipinos exhibit their finest and shining moments in the darkest days, the three journalists will tell the story of a soldier who put everything second, including his own life, to save others; a mother who was held hostage for five months but never gave up hope for her children; an evacuee who lost her child to the squalor of the evacuation center; and brave stories of soldiers that gave up their lives to free Marawi as told by those who lived.

More than the accounts of the war, the documentary also shows the herculean task now upon the Maranaos as they pick up the pieces and start rebuilding the city that was reduced to rubble when the military pursued the Maute forces.

After revisiting the year's top stories, ABS-CBN News heads directly to a multiplatform coverage of the country's celebration to welcome 2018. There will be a New Year countdown dubbed "Salubong 2018" on Channel 2 on Sunday (December 31) at 11:30pm anchored by Adrian Ayalin and Pia Gutierrez. Meanwhile, on DZMM, Noel Alamar and Jeff Hernandez will also be on board from 10 pm to 1 am to be one with Kapamilyas in ushering the new year, followed Carl Balita and Stargazer from 1 pm to 4 am on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo.

Viewers can also catch updates on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel while netizens may also get breaking news and information on news.abs-cbn.com or by following @ABSCBNNews, @DZMMTeleRadyo, and @ANCalerts on Facebook and Twitter. 

Don't miss "#GANAP2017" anchored by Vic De Leon Lima and Zen Hernandez on Friday (December 29) after "TV Patrol" on DZMM TeleRadyo, and "Paglayang Minamahal: The 2017 ABS-CBN News Yearender" anchored by Jeff Canoy, Raphael Bosano, and Quintos on Sunday's Best (December 31) after "Gandang Gabi Vice" at 10:30pm on ABS-CBN. Tune into ABS-CBN News' coverage of New Year's Eve festivities across the country on ABS-CBN, ANC, DZMM Radyo 630, DZMM TeleRadyo, and news.abs-cbn.com. Watch online via iwantv.com.ph or skyondemand.com.ph.

By: JENG On 12/27/2017 11:23:00 PM

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Oprah Winfrey to Receive Cecil B. de Mille Award at 75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards

Acclaimed actress, producer, television star and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey will be honored with the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille Award at the 75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Monday, 8 January, 2018, hosted by Seth Meyers. The 2018 Golden Globe Awards will air at 9A.M. LIVE from the US on Blue Ant Entertainment. The news was exclusively announced by 2012 Cecil B. de Mille Award recipient Morgan Freeman during the airing of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's (HFPA) "Golden Globe 75th Anniversary Special".

Meher Tatna, President of the HFPA stated, "The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is delighted to announce Oprah Winfrey as the recipient of the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille Award.  As a global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world, making her one of the most respected and admired figures today. For generations, Oprah has celebrated strong female characters on and off screen, and has been a role model for women and young girls for decades. Holding titles such as Chairman, CEO and Founder, Oprah is one of the most influential women of our time, and this honor is well deserved especially in this 75th anniversary year of the Golden Globe Awards."

Chosen by the HFPA Board of Directors, the Cecil B. de Mille Award is given annually to a talented individual who has made an incredible impact on the world of entertainment. Honorees over the decades include Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, Lucille Ball, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Sidney Poitier, Sophia Loren, Steven Spielberg, and many more.

For 25 years, Winfrey was host of the award-winning talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show." As Chairman and CEO, she's guiding her successful cable network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, is the founder of O, The Oprah Magazine, and oversees Harpo Films.

Winfrey is a Golden Globe Award-nominated actress for her role in "The Color Purple," earned critical acclaim in "Lee Daniels' The Butler" and produced and acted in the Academy Award-winning film "Selma."  Winfrey starred in the Emmy-nominated HBO Films "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and will portray "Mrs. Which" in Disney's "Wrinkle in Time" film adaptation from director Ava DuVernay releasing in March 2018.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa as they celebrate the school's seventh graduating class. Winfrey established the school in 2007 to provide education for academically gifted girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Graduates of the school have continued on to higher education both in South Africa and at colleges and universities around the world.

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 236 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.

Meher Tatna is President of the HFPA. Allen Shapiro, CEO of dick clark productions; Mike Mahan, President of dick clark productions; and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television of dick clark productions, will serve as executive producers.

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By: JENG On 12/25/2017 10:10:00 AM

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Fill Your Life with #Cloud9Moments this Holiday Season

Each day is composed of special moments that make life worth living. But in a world full of distractions, people tend to fast forward in life and forget the value of living in the moment.

Getting caught up in their busy lives, people often miss big opportunities and ignore beautiful experiences that unfold in the present. To encourage people to celebrate special moments as they happen, Jack 'n Jill Cloud 9 continues its #Cloud9Moments campaign.

Through its campaign, Jack 'n Jill Cloud 9 inspires people to recognize and celebrate everyday special moments as they can inspire both big and small changes in your life. These spontaneous moments, such as the most heartfelt reunions or the best quick weekend getaways, are #Cloud9Moments that are best shared and enjoyed with Cloud 9's delicious chocolate-coated bars.

Appreciate life's sweet experiences while indulging in a bite of the crunchy peanut and soft nougat coated in rich milk and creamy white chocolate with Cloud 9 Classic and White. Everyone can also savor the double chocolate treat of Cloud 9 Choco Fudge, or satisfy their sweet tooth with a chewy bar of Cloud 9 Overload, filled with luscious caramel and peanuts coated in milk chocolate.

Jack 'n Jill Cloud 9 continues to accompany Filipinos throughout each wonderful journey to discover new and inspiring #Cloud9Moments by spreading positivity through its TV commercial, rolling out events and activities, and incorporating the help of personalities to reinforce the fresh message of living in the now.

Indeed, countless feel-good moments happen when you stop and live in the present. Are you ready to fill your life with #Cloud9Moments? Enjoy life's special moments with Cloud 9.

By: JENG On 12/24/2017 06:52:00 PM

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