BoybandPH Releases Music Video for Swoon-Worthy Track “Pa’No Ba”

‪All-male singing quintet BoybandPH—composed of Ford Valencia, Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, and Tristan Ramirez—is back to teach a lesson or two about boldly professing love for one's special someone with the music video of their sweet track "Pa'no Ba," produced under Star Music.‬
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‪The song is one of the tracks in the group's sophomore album "Love, BoybandPH," which was released last year. The music video, meanwhile, is the third in a series that dropped this year, starting with "Hanggang Kailan Kaya" in June followed by "Kung 'Di Mo Natatanong" in September.‬
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‪"Pa'no Ba" is a ballad written by "Tawag ng Tanghalan" season 1 finalist Froilan Canlas, which takes the point of view of a person who's head over heels in love with a significant other. It paints the colorful image of effortlessly falling for someone despite having doubts about the possibility of the relationship not working out.‬
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‪Officially formed in 2016 after winning the reality talent competition "Pinoy Boyband Superstar," BoybandPH has since released two albums, with their titular debut record being certified gold. They have also collaborated with Jona for the song "Till The End of Time" and frequently perform on "ASAP Natin 'To."‬
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‪Watch the music video of BoybandPH's "Pa'no Ba" on ABS-CBN Star Music's YouTube Channel.

For updates, like Star Music on Facebook at facebook.com/starmusicph, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram (@StarMusicPH).‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:39:00 AM

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ABS-CBN Studio Experience Ushers in the Holiday Season with 3-in-1 Gift Cards

‪ABS-CBN Studio Experience launches its three-in-one gift card, allowing Kapamilyas to give hassle-free gifts of shopping at ABS-CBN Stores, next-level family bonding experiences through fun games and attractions inside ABS-CBN Studio Experience, and munching on 100% organic beef burgers from Heroes Burger!‬
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‪Here are three ways to use the ABS-CBN Studio XP gift card:‬
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‪1. Buy an XPass to play inside the ABS-CBN Studio Experience.‬
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‪The gift card is perfect for avid Kapamilyas who will surely have an awesome time inside Studio XP, where they can experience the amusing games and attractions that showcase well-loved ABS-CBN programs through the "Pinoy Big Brother Breakout," "The Voice Open Mic," and "It's Showtime Director's Booth."‬
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‪2. Avail #FamilyIsForever shirts and more.‬
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‪The Studio XP gift card can also be used to splurge on various Kapamilya items that your gift recipient has been eyeing—this year's must have "Family is Forever" shirts, plus cool pillows, tumblers, or bags, all available at Studio XP's Retail Studio in TriNoma or at the ABS-CBN Flagship Store inside the ABS-CBN compound.‬
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‪3. Satisfy their beefy burger cravings with Heroes Burger's offerings.‬
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‪Of course, an experience will not be complete without food. Using the handy gift card, they can buy any of Heroes Burger's Pinoy Komiks-themed organic burgers such as the Lastikman burger meal, the Darna cheeseburger meal, the Captain Barbell double cheeseburger meal or any of the Incrediburgers from the menu, with an option to be served with crispy french fries and drinks.‬
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‪This Studio XP gift card, which can just have a minimum load of P300, adds to the full enjoyment of Studio XP, in continuation of ABS-CBN's commitment to bring the Kapamilya experience closer to Filipinos with fun, engaging, and interactive themed attractions and activities.‬
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‪Stress no more this season of gifting! Avail the ABS-CBN Studio XP gift cards now at the ABS-CBN Studio Experience in 4/F TriNoma, ABS-CBN Store outlets and Heroes Burger at the ABS-CBN compound. For more details, follow the ABS-CBN Studio Experience accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@abscbnstudioxp) or visit studioexperience.abs-cbn.com.‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:31:00 AM

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Noah Centineo and Sam Claflin Are No Longer Saints in “Charlie’s Angels”, Still Showing in PHL Theaters

‪Two of today's most exciting actors, Sam Claflin (Me Before You, The Hunger Games) and Noah Centineo (Netflix's To All the Boys I've Loved Before) join the brave, new trio of women investigators in Columbia Pictures' new action-adventure Charlie's Angels.‬

‪(Watch the film's trailer at https://youtu.be/p8XvHarrLAs.)‬

‪Director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie's Angels take flight. In Banks' bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally. With the world's smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs everywhere.‬

‪In this movie, we meet Elena Houghlin (Naomi Scott), a brilliant scientist and engineer who has created Calisto, a sustainable energy source designed to revolutionize the way we power things. When her bosses rush her invention to market, she warns them there is a flaw in the system: in the wrong hands, it can be used as a deadly weapon. Unfortunately, her bosses turn out to be The Wrong Hands, so Elena turns to The Townsend Agency for help. A contemporary whistleblower story worthy of the 21st Century Angels, Elena's fight for justice ignites a globe-trotting adventure to get the device back before something terrible happens.‬

‪As Elena's "handsome nerd" assistant Langston, Noah Centineo was already the internet's boyfriend (thanks to rom-com To All the Boys I've Loved Before) when he signed on to the project. So it's fitting that he and Jane (Ella Balinska) awkwardly hit it off. "People were all stoked about Noah, sighing and stuff," says Kristen Stewart. "And I was like, he's cool but who is this kid? They had to tell me. An oh man, he is seriously charming. It's no joke."‬

‪"My character's got a goofy element to him, but he's pretty well-rounded, though," shares Centineo. "He's not goofy when you should be serious. He won't just crack a joke when it shouldn't be there. But he's also not afraid to make fun of certain normal structures."‬

‪Meanwhile, Claflin plays Elena's boss, the CEO Alexander Brok who's backed by a mysterious partner and plans to use Calisto for evil.‬

‪Alexander is the kind of guy who lived in his own head until he happened to invent tech that made him the rich man he is today, explains Claflin. "But with that, he surrounds himself by people that say, 'Yes. Yes, Mr. Brock.' So I think he's kind of spoiled in many respects. But he's not too sure of exactly what's going on."‬

‪2016 saw Sam Claflin take on the lead role of Will opposite Emilia Clarke in the box office hit Me Before You and 2015 saw Claflin star as Finnick Odair for the last time in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. The final film in the box office phenomenon franchise saw Sam reprise the role he played in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 opposite Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson.‬

‪Noah Centineo proved 2018 to be his breakout year. With two highly successful films, he experienced an incomparably steep rise to fame within a matter of weeks.‬

‪His rise began with the release of To All the Boys I've Loved Before, a film adaptation of Jenny Han's YA best-seller, which was released on Netflix in August 2018. Centineo will reprise his role in the sequel To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You on Netflix on February 12, 2020.‬

‪In Philippine cinemas November 13, Charlie's Angels is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. ‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:28:00 AM

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Marian Rivera’s Weekly Drama “Tadhana” ‪Named Best TV Series at Migration Advocacy and Media Awards

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‪Kapuso drama anthology Tadhana gains recognition from the Migration Advocacy and Media Awards.‬

‪The weekly program hosted by Marian Rivera won the Best TV Series award for its excellence in portrayal of the lives of OFW's.‬

‪Tadhana is also revamping its program this 2020 by featuring more diverse heartwarming stories.‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:24:00 AM

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Meet the “Wicked Angel” on GMA-7

‪GMA Heart of Asia brings to the Philippines the newest romantic comedy to melt the Kapuso hearts via the Lakorn 'Wicked Angel'.

‪Beginning Wednesday (December 18), an extraordinary office romance unfolds featuring two of Thailand's brightest stars Baifern Pimchanok and Tao Sattaphong as they play the roles of Angelica and Dominic, respectively. ‬
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‪Angelica (Baifern) is beautiful, cold, arrogant, and a hard-core perfectionist. She is the new CEO of her father's film production company. Her name means angel but everyone sees her as wicked. She can hit everyone with her eyes and kill them with her words.‬
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‪Her life changes when she meets her secretary Dominic (Tao), a sweet, playful and people's person. ‬
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‪Will the Wicked Angel find her match?‬
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‪Catch their story, Mondays to Fridays, at 10:00pm on GMA Telebabad.‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:17:00 AM

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James Wan’s Original Horror/Thriller “Malignant” Set to be Released in PHL Theaters on August 2020

Shooting has wrapped in Los Angeles on Atomic Monster's "Malignant," the latest creation from "Conjuring" universe architect James Wan ("Aquaman," "Furious 7"). The film marks director Wan's return to his roots with this new original horror thriller.‬

‪"Malignant" stars Annabelle Wallis ("The Loudest Voice," "The Mummy," "Annabelle"), Maddie Hasson (YouTube Originals' "Impulse," "Novitiate," "I Saw the Light"), George Young ("A Bread Factory" Parts 1 & 2, "Containment," HBO Asia's horror mini-series "Grace"), Michole Briana White ("Lila and Eve," "She Hate Me," "Encino Man"), Jake Abel ("Another Life," "Dirty John," "Love & Mercy"), Jacqueline McKenzie (Netflix series "Pine Gap," "Halifax: Retribution," "Romper Stomper: Next Gen"), and Ingrid Bisu ("The Nun," "Toni Erdmann").‬

‪Wan directed from a screenplay by Akela Cooper ("M3GAN," "The Nun 2") and JT Petty, story by James Wan & Ingrid Bisu. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The film is produced by Wan and Michael Clear, with Richard Brener, Eric McLeod, Bisu, Judson Scott and Starlight Media's Peter Luo serving as executive producers. The film is being independently financed through Starlight Media and Midas Innovation. ‬

‪Behind the scenes, Wan was joined by his frequent collaborators, director of photography Don Burgess and editor Kirk Morri ("Aquaman," "The Conjuring 2") and production designer Desma Murphy (art director, "Aquaman," "Furious 7"), as well as costume designer Lisa Norcia ("Insidious: The Last Key").‬

‪In Philippine cinemas August 12, 2020, "Malignant" is a presentation of Wan's banner, Atomic Monster, Starlight Media and New Line Cinema, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:15:00 AM

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13 Big Stars Sign Contract Anew with ABS-CBN

‪Thirteen notable artists remain Kapamilyas as they sign their respective contracts last Friday, December 13.‬
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‪The line-up of Kapamilya stars was led by hunk actor Jake Cuenca, who signed his two-year contract with the network. Feeling thankful for more years with ABS-CBN, Jake also teased about his upcoming projects for next year "I'm already doing a show with Dreamscape right now, and come February, we'll be doing another project but we can't disclose anything about it as of the moment."‬
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‪"Pamilya Ko" actress Arci Muñoz also strengthened her ties with ABS-CBN as she officially signed her first network contract. "Siyempre happy ako to belong in a family," says Arci, who expressed her delight towards being a Kapamilya. She also conveyed her plans to produce more content in the future.‬
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‪A Kapamilya for ten years now, Sue Ramirez expressed how honored she feels about renewing her contract with ABS-CBN, "I've been with ABS-CBN since 2010, and it's 2020 already next month but I'm still here. Very grateful, very thankful for all the work they have given me." She also elatedly announced that she has an upcoming teleserye that everyone should watch out.‬
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‪Teen boy group "Gimme 5" member Grae Fernandez, who was also present in the contract signing, voiced out his happiness and enthusiasm about his upcoming projects. When asked about future music releases, the "Starla" actor shared, "Right now, I am focusing on acting."‬
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‪Also renewing her contract with ABS-CBN is "Sandugo" actress Elisse Joson, who inked her five-year contract with the network. When asked about how she feels about staying a Kapamilya, Elisse shared how honored she feels about this new opportunity, "Very happy because before, I only see this contract signing with ABS-CBN in pictures and posts, and now, I am here in this position also."‬
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‪Kapamilya actor and Hashtag member Jameson Blake, on the other hand, noted that staying as a Kapamilya is a blessing for him, but he's also well aware of the pressure that comes with it. "Best that I have so far, but of course there's a pressure because people will be expecting."‬
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‪Meanwhile, Enzo Pineda, who has been with the ABS-CBN for three years now, has nothing but gratitude as he signs officially as a Kapamilya. "I feel blessed and my heart is full."‬
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‪PBB alumna Heaven Peralejo also signed up for a three-year contract with the Kapamilya network. Among the things she shared that everyone should be excited about, she emphasized her three singles under Star Music Star Pop that would be released next year.‬
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‪RK Bagatsing, who was famously known for his acting stint in the teleserye "Wildflower" with veteran actress Maja Salvador, also signed his first network contract with ABS-CBN. Among the things he wants to work on next year, RK disclosed "We have a good roster of iWant series so far, and part of my bucketlist is to do an iWant series, hopefully."‬
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‪Child stars Sophia Reola, famously known as "MikMik" in her teleserye "Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit," and Angelika Rama, "The Killer Bride's" young Emma, also uttered their sentiments of happiness and enthusiasm about inking their respective contracts for the network.‬
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‪Another Kapamilya artist included in the roster is Barbie Imperial, who shared that they have just finished filming "Mang Kepweng" with "It's Showtime" host and veteran actor Vhong Navarro. "Mang Kepweng" is set to be released next year.‬
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‪Completing the line-up of stars who signed up with ABS-CBN is Louise Abuel, who mentioned his eagerness to improve his craft in acting. "I felt more motivated to do acting since I am really passionate about it."‬
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‪Present in the signing were ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Carlo Katigbak, chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes, TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, Star Magic head Johnny Manahan, and head of treasury Rick Tan.‬

By: JENG On 12/18/2019 09:08:00 AM

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