CONVERSE Philippines Supports PETA's Hit Musical Comedy-Drama CARE DIVAS

Manila’s pioneer theater group, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), presents the re-run of the hit musical comedy-drama ‘Care Divas’ to kick-start its 50th season program.

First staged in 2011, ‘Care Divas’ tells the story of five transgendered overseas Filipino workers in Israel who are caregivers by day and transform into glamorous drag queen performers by night. 

This musical is written by award-winning playwright Liza Magtoto which centers to the lives of the main characters: Chelsea, Shai, Thalia, Kayla and Jonee. They struggle to make ends meet and search for freedom and acceptance in the ‘Promised Land’.

‘Care Divas’ includes a powerhouse cast of seasoned PETA actors including Ron Alfonso, Eko Baquial, , Jason Barcial, Joan Bugcat, Buddy Caramat, Vince De Jesus, Eric Dela Cruz, Gio Gahol, Melvin Lee, Joseph Madriaga, Dudz Teraña, and Gold Villar with guest actors Ophir Burton, Ricci Chan, Red Concepcion, Jef Flores, Paul Holme, Sherry Lara, Thou Reyes, Leo Rialp, and Myke Salomon.

In its 50 years in the industry, PETA has produced multitude of creative artists who believe in its vision of empowering the Filipinos through the performing arts.

In the same vein ,Converse Philippines, a proud supporter of music and arts, upholds creativity and individuality with its featured iconic Converse sneaker and apparel used in the musicale.

‘Care Divas,’ will run from February 3 to March 19, with shows at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, at PETA Theater Center, No.5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

For tickets, you may call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or PETA Theater at 725-6244. #ConversePHxCareDivas

By: JENG On 2/09/2017 07:22:00 PM

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Liza Soberano vs. Janella Salvador vs. Janine Gutierrez vs. Nadine Lustre in 2017 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Nickelodeon recently announced the nominees for the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, the only event where kids’ votes count and the biggest stars of the day line up to get slimed. Celebrating kids’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music and pop culture, this year’s all-star list of nominations include: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Daya, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Megan Fox, Lukas Graham, Kevin Hart, Scarlett Johansson, Dwayne Johnson, Felicity Jones, Leslie Jones, Anna Kendrick, Bruno Mars, Melissa McCarthy, JoJo Siwa, The Chainsmokers, Justin Timberlake, Twenty One Pilots and more. Highly regarded as an unpredictable, celebrity-filled mess-fest, Kids’ Choice Awards this year features nine new categories guaranteed to be unique to this awards season, like “Favorite Frenemies,” “Most Wanted Pet” and “#Squad.” Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards takes place at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles and airs in the Philippines on Monday, March 13 at 11.30am, with a same-day encore at 5pm.

Kids can now cast their votes across 29 categories on the official website at kca.nick-asia.com/vote. Users will also be able to vote through Twitter and Facebook using special KCA hashtags and the hashtag of their favorite nominee. Fans also can join in on the slime-fest by going to kca.nick-asia.com, the official destination for everything Kids’ Choice Awards, for hilarious videos, the KCA Creator game, quizzes and pictures, and to get the latest KCA news on this year’s show, nominees and attendees.

This year, four Pinoy celebrities – Janella Salvador, Janine Gutierrez, Liza Soberano and Nadine Lustre – vie for the coveted orange blimp under the “Favorite Pinoy Star” category. 

In television, kids will have the opportunity to vote for first-time nominees Black-ish, Fuller House, Supergirl, Paradise Run and The Loud House, along with their choice between America’s Got Talent, Shark Tank, The Voice, America’s Funniest Home Videos and American Ninja Warrior for “Favorite Reality Show.” Nickelodeon’s Jace Norman was nominated for “Favorite Male TV Star” in Henry Danger and Breanna Yde is up for “Favorite Female TV Star” in School of Rock. Additionally, in the “Favorite Cartoon” category, kids will choose between ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teen Titans Go!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Amazing World of Gumball and The Loud House.

Stars will vie for the blimp across ten music categories, with Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and Twenty One Pilots topping the list with four nominations each. After ruling the Billboard and iTunes charts, The Chainsmokers make their Kids’ Choice Awards nominee debut with two nods for “Favorite Music Group” and “Favorite New Artist.” Adele, Beyoncé, Meghan Trainor and Fifth Harmony also garnered two nominations each, while internet sensations Carson Lueders, Jacob Sartorius, Johnny Orlando, JoJo Siwa, Matty B and Tiffany Alvord battle it out in the new category of “Favorite Viral Music Artist.” For the first time ever, the KCAs will also feature a new music category for “Favorite Global Music Star,” which features six artists from around the world battling it out for the honour of a blimp.

Superheroes, trolls and turtles dominated the movie categories with Captain America: Civil War, conjuring up top affirmations with eight nominations. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice followed closely behind with seven, while Ghostbusters and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story garnered five each. Stars receiving first time nods in the film category include Justin Timberlake for “Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie” in Trolls (bringing his total nominations to seven), Kristen Wiig for “Favorite Movie Actress” in Ghostbusters, and Felicity Jones for “Favorite Butt-Kicker” in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Kevin Hart makes a double appearance in the new category “BFF’s (Best Friends Forever),” nominated for Central Intelligence and Ride Along 2 - bringing his total 2017 KCA nominations to six.

While this will be Cena’s first time hosting the global show, he is beloved worldwide by the Nickelodeon family, having previously hosted Australia’s Kids’ Choice Awards in 2008, as well as undergoing a sliming at the first UK Kids’ Choice Awards in 2007.

The presenting international sponsor of the Kids’ Choice Awards 2017 is Smurfs: The Lost Village.

                              

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Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.  

By: JENG On 2/09/2017 07:00:00 PM

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The Walking Dead S7, Legion, 24: Legacy, Billions S2, Premieres This February on FOX

February proves to be an extremely exciting month for FOX Philippines as the channel announces the premiere of several hit US television series.

Several FOX shows are returning to the channel in February, including The Walking Dead, Billions, and WWE’s wrestling programs, while new shows Legion and 24: Legacy are set to bring more prestige to an already strong lineup. To promote this huge boost in programming, FOX is teaming up with Philippine escape room game Breakout to host an experience called FOXtreme Breakout, which will bring elements of these shows closer to viewers in a unique escape room challenge that will run from February 9 to 12 at Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City.

The new and returning television shows that will be premiering this month on FOX all have day & date telecasts and are based on exciting, adrenaline-pumping content. Legion is based on a Marvel comic book that follows the life of David Haller, who is diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and soon discovers that he’s a powerful mutant - probably one of the most powerful that’s ever lived. Starring Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast, Downton Abbey), this 10-episode limited series premieres in the US on February 8 and in the Philippines on FOX on February 9 at 8 PM.

Another exciting release on FOX is 24: Legacy, a spin-off of the hit TV show 24. The series stars Corey Hawkins and Miranda Otto and follows the story of Eric Carter, an ex-Army Ranger who is being sought by a terrorist group and tries to stop one of the largest attacks to potentially happen in the US. This heart-stopping 12-episode series will show exclusively on FOX and premiere in the US on February 5, with a Philippine premiere on February 6 at 8 PM.

Meanwhile, the highly successful series The Walking Dead returns to FOX on February 13 in the Philippines at 11:35 AM simultaneously with the US, with an 8:55 PM replay for viewers in the evening. This mid-season premiere continues the explosive Season 7 of the zombie apocalypse-based show. Billions is also returning to FOX for its 13-episode second season, premiering on February 20 at 9:50 PM exclusively on the channel.

FOX is also the Philippines’ Home of Wrestling, with its wide roster of WWE titles such as Raw, SmackDown, and Royal Rumble. 

On February 14, FOX’s local production Wrestling Gods adds to the channel’s testosterone-fueled wrestling mania when it premieres at 9:50 PM.

Viewers can also experience all these great shows on FOX up close by joining the FOXtreme Breakout challenge at the Ground Floor of Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City from February 9 to 12. The channel teamed up with premier escape room game Breakout to create a series of interconnected rooms that each emulate the look and feel of the shows premiering in February on the channel. Teams of four will have about 20 minutes to finish going through the experience, in which they’ll have to fish a key off a “walker” in The Walking Dead room; take on shooting challenges in the 24: Legacy room; play a tough game of rock-paper- scissors with five big wrestlers in the WWE room; test their sanity while going through a mirror maze in the Legion room; and claim their prizes in the Billions room. FOXtreme Breakout is a fun way for viewers to immerse themselves in FOX’s newest and most-loved shows as well as win prizes.

Participants can form teams of four and register online at www.breakout.com.ph to reserve a slot and enjoy the game for free.

Charo Espedido, Director and Head of Content & Marketing at FOX Networks Group Philippines, said, “The addition of new shows like Legion and 24: Legacy along with the return of hit shows like The Walking Dead, Billions, and our favorite WWE programs to FOX make it clear that we are determined to deliver the most exciting, action-packed US entertainment content to our viewers. We’re excited to share these shows and engage with FOX’s viewers at the FOXtreme Breakout game in Uptown Mall this month so that we can whet their appetites for the amazing shows they’ll see on their TV screens soon.”

THE FOXtreme Breakout will run in Uptown BGC from February 9 to 12, 2017.

To register, visit breakout.com.ph

Legion premieres on February 9 at 8:00 PM (same day as US) exclusively on FOX

The Walking Dead Season 7 premieres on February 13 at 11.35 AM & 8.55 PM

24: Legacy airs exclusively on FOX on February 6 at 8:00 PM

Billions Season 2 returns exclusively to FOX on February 20 at 9:50 PM

Premier WWE titles will air on FOX on February 14 at 9:50PM

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By: JENG On 2/09/2017 06:35:00 PM

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FIFTY SHADES DARKER Earns the Biggest Ever Box-Office Results for an R-18 Film

Universal Pictures’ Fifty Shades Darker opened with a smash P18-M yesterday, breaking the record for the biggest 1st day gross ever for an R-18 and even an R-16 rated film.

The sequel’s opening day receipts also surpassed the original Fifty Shades of Grey’s first-day take of P15-M in 2015.

Earlier, Fifty Shades Darker was approved for exhibition by the Movie & Television Rating and Classification Board (MTRCB) with a rating of R-18 which means the movie is strictly for 18 years of age and above.

The film was approved in its original US version – WITHOUT cuts, blurs and blacked-out parts.

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Darker, the second chapter based on the worldwide bestselling Fifty Shades phenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015’s blockbuster film that grossed more than $560 million globally, the new installment invites you to slip into something a shade darker.

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance.  As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Also returning from Fifty Shades of Grey are Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Rita Ora, Victor Rasuk, Eloise Mumford and Max Martini, who are joined for the first time by Oscar® winner Kim Basinger, Hugh Dancy, Bella Heathcote and Eric Johnson.

Fifty Shades Darker is directed by James Foley (Fear, House of Cards) and once again produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Marcus Viscidi, alongside E L James, the creator of the culture-spanning blockbuster series. The screenplay is by Niall Leonard, based on the book by James.

Now playing across the Philippines, Fifty Shades Darker is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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By: JENG On 2/09/2017 01:01:00 PM

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Cesar Montano in Word War with Son Diego Loyzaga

May pinaghuhugutan or sadyang disrespectful lang?!

Diego Loyzaga puzzled many of his fans on Tuesday when he threw tact out the window and suddenly went after his father, actor Cesar Montano.

In a series of Instagram posts, the Kapamilya young actor called his father Cesar a liar and a hypocrite, and attacked his dad for rejecting him when he was young.

"Sa lahat ng nakakabasa nito, iisipin niyo siguro wala akong respeto kasi ama ko iyan. Pero sana tandaan niyo na mula ng pinanganak ako ng nanay ko eh dineny na ako niyan hangang ngayon! Kaya siguro puwede ako magsalita ng ganito," he wrote.

On his Instagram account, Diego, appearing to have been provoked, unleashed several scathing posts against Cesar whom he said has accused him of being drug addict.

"Ito ka ???? @cesar_montano #sakaypa!!! Padamputin mo na ako [at] lagyan ako ng karatula, 'di ba iyan ang sinabi mo?" he wrote.

Diego added:

By: JENG On 2/08/2017 02:30:00 PM

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Nadia Montenegro's Partner Boy Asistio is Dead

Barely a week after suffering from cardiac arrest Wednesday last week, former Caloocan City Mayor Macario 'Boy' Asistio Jr. has passed away, as confirmed by his partner actress Nadia Montenegro on Monday morning.

Asistio is survived by his wife Nadia and two daughters Ynna and Alyana.

Details of his internment were not immediately available.

By: JENG On 2/06/2017 02:52:00 PM

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Angel Locsin Warns on the Effects of Hair Treatment: "Sh** happens talaga!"

It may seem like Angel Locsin treated herself to a new year makeover when she debuted her significantly short hair on Instagram about a week ago, but apparently there's a more complicated story behind it.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe, Locsin admitted she was forced to don a new look after a recent hair treatment caused her hair to fall out. 

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By: JENG On 2/05/2017 10:02:00 PM

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Tanner Mata Wins "Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7" House and Lot

Tanner Mata may be part of "Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7," but there was no luck involved in his win against fellow housemate Jerome Alcere, which earned Mata a brand-new house and lot.

Tanner, a commercial model, beat Alcere in a challenge that involved stacking nearly a dozen small wooden houses on top of each other using only a long, thin rod. Making it more difficult, the two first had to navigate each piece that they grabbed through a maze. 

He said that having a house he can call his own provides the "stability" he needs in his life at the moment. Mata was raised in the US by his mother and stepfather, but decided to migrate to the Philippines as he strives to become more independent. 

He works as a commercial model. He is one of the remaining housemates from the teen, celebrity, and adult editions of this season's "Pinoy Big Brother."

By: JENG On 2/05/2017 08:42:00 PM

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Every Dog Happens for a Reason in A DOG'S PURPOSE

Told from a dog's perspective, Universal Pictures' feel-good movie A Dog's Purpose shares the heartwarming and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Frozen's Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

Over the course of five decades, a single voice-that of an indefatigable dog-takes us along a riveting and uplifting path that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever loved an animal. Although he is reincarnated in the bodies of multiple canines through the years, it is his unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan that carries and inspires one dog throughout his journey to find a true purpose for his boy.

In 1962, eight-year-old Ethan Montgomery (Bryce Gheisar) and his mother (Juliet Rylance) rescue a Golden Retriever puppy they discover suffering inside a hot car. Despite the reservations of Ethan's father (Luke Kirby), the family adopts the pup they name Bailey, and the friendship of a lifetime ensues.

Bailey is wholly the responsibility of Ethan – who feeds, walks and trains his puppy, as well as teaches him unforgettable tricks along the way. As Ethan becomes a teenager (KJ Apa) , he finds his first romantic love in the charming and caring Hannah (Tomorrowland's Britt Robertson), while remaining inseparable with his faithful Bailey.

Fresh off of a football career-ending injury and a devastating breakup with Hannah, Ethan heads to college to begin his next chapter. Unable to bring Bailey with him, he has to leave his trusty companion at home. While away at school, the aging Bailey becomes sick, and Ethan makes it to the veterinarian just in time for their final goodbye. Ethan is inconsolable.
Just as we think that is the end of their bond...Bailey is reborn in the body of Ellie, a German Shepherd K-9 first responder with the Chicago Police Department. Indeed, no one is more surprised at this turn of events than the wiggly puppy who knows he is still Ethan's best friend. The audience next meets reincarnations of Bailey as a Corgi named Tino, then an Australian Shepherd/St. Bernard mix named Buddy.

 

Though Bailey is unsure why his soul keeps returning again and again for new adventures, he will discover that the purpose of his many lifetimes is more crucial to his boy than he could have ever imagined.

Joining the talented cast of A Dog's Purpose are Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton as Ethan and Hannah as adults; John Ortiz as Carlos, Ellie's police officer owner; Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Maya, Tino's human; Pooch Hall as Al, Maya's love interest; and Nicole Laplaca and Primo Allon as Wendi and Victor, Buddy's neglectful owners, whose carelessness will ultimately lead our hero home.

Director Lasse Hallstrom, A Dog's Purpose is adapted for the screen by Cameron & Cathryn Michon (Muffin Top: A Love Story) and Audrey Wells (Shall We Dance) and Maya Forbes (Infinitely Polar Bear) & Wally Wolodarsky (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days).

 

 

 

Opening across the Philippines on March 1st, A Dog's Purpose is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

By: JENG On 2/04/2017 04:54:00 PM

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Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao Join the Cast of Hollywood Movie RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER

Popular cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao and her sister Ashley were fortunate to be included in the sixth and final installment of the movie “Resident Evil.”

In the film, the Gosiengfiao sisters play zombies out to infect Alice (Milla Jovovich) and her team, who are the only remaining survivors of the undead apocalypse.

Both Alodia and Ashley flew to South Africa last year to shoot their scenes and experienced first-hand how it is to made up as zombies, complete with authentic costumes.

Ashley and Alodia Gosiengfiao (3rd and 4th in front row) join Milla Jovovich (4th in back row) and fans during production of 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' in South Africa. 

“Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” opens today, February 1 in theaters nationwide.

By: JENG On 2/01/2017 07:33:00 PM

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Erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga Break-up Confirmed

Whatever happened to "forever"?

Model-turned-actor and former PBB Big Winner Daniel Matsunaga and Kapamilya actress Erich Gonzales have parted ways, reports said.

Reports about their separation started after netizens noticed Erich's move to delete all her photos with Daniel on her Instagram account.  Comments were also disabled on her Instagram account after it was flooded with questions about the status of her relationship.

To give their concerned fans the real status of their relationship, Daniel revealed that they were indeed going through “some rough path.” Watch the video below:

By: JENG On 2/01/2017 07:29:00 PM

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The Vengeful Ghost Comes at You in RINGS Payoff Poster

The main poster for Paramount Pictures' suspense thriller Rings, has just been released – showing the malevolent female ghost emerging from the haunted TV set. The ominous tagline "Evil is Reborn" hints at a new beginning.

Rings is a new chapter in the beloved RING horror franchise. A young woman (Matilda Lutz) becomes worried about her boyfriend (Alex Roe) when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after he has viewed it. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before…

Directed by F. Javier Gutierrez (Before the Fall), Rings stars Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Aimee Teegarden and Bonnie Morgan.

Opening across the Philippines on February 22, Rings is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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By: JENG On 1/31/2017 10:21:00 PM

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Miss Universe Ratings: ABS-CBN's Telecast of Miss Universe 2016 Coronation is the Most Watch Nationwide

More Filipinos nationwide tuned in to ABS-CBN to watch the most beautiful women from all over the world compete in the 65th Miss Universe pageant, as the Kapamilya network’s live telecast and special coverage of the fared well in national TV ratings.

More viewers watched the ‘most beautiful day in the universe’  in the Kapamilya network as the coverage hit a national TV rating of 27.4%, or ten points higher than GMA’s telecast, which only registered 17%, according to data from Kantar Media.

Viewers in Mega Manila and Metro Manila also followed the journey of Miss Universe-Philippines Maxine Medina, who made it to the top 6, on ABS-CBN. The Kapamilya network recorded a TV rating of 28.2% versus GMA’s 23.7% in Mega Manila, while it hit 30.8% versus GMA’s 19.4% in Metro Manila.

After the pageant and coronation of the newest Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere of France, Gretchen Fullido pumped up the pageant fans as she immediately gave a recap of the competition event at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in the news program “News Patrol,” which got a national TV rating of 20.2%, compared to GMAs 17.2%.

Right after “News Patrol,” Dyan Castillejo kept viewers in the loop in a live coverage of the first press conference of the newly hailed Miss Universe on DZMM TeleRadyo.

Since the announcement of the Philippines as this year’s host of the Miss Universe competition, ABS-CBN has brought to Filipinos, who are known to be the best pageant fans in the country, the latest news and the most comprehensive coverage of the competition.

Aside from the regular features in news programs such as “TV Patrol” and “Bandila,” news.abs-cbn.com made a microsite to deliver to fans the most recent happenings in the pageant, including the preparation of Maxine, as well as the 86 candidates of Miss Universe.

ABS-CBN partnered with Solar Entertainment, LCS Group, and the Miss Universe Organization to become an official network partner of the 65th Miss Universe pageant to bring the annual event to a wider audience.

ABS-CBN has been the home of Miss Universe on Philippine television since 2010, the year when the country once again entered the top 5 with Venus Raj. Viewers also watch on ABS-CBN the journey of other Miss Philippine-Universes namely Shamcey Supsup-Lee, Janine Tugonon, Ariella Arida, Mary Jean Lastimosa, and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach in its broadcast via satellite from the United States (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015), Brazil (2011), and Russia (2013).

Don’t miss the replay of the 65th Miss Universe pageant on Sunday (February 5) in Sunday’s Best.

By: JENG On 1/31/2017 09:16:00 PM

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John Lloyd Cruz and Ces Oreña-Drilon Named People of the Year 2016 by PeopleAsia

ABS-CBN news anchor and broadcast journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon and Kapamilya TV and film superstar John Lloyd Cruz were among the awardees in PeopleAsia magazine’s People of the Year 2016 Awards Night, held recently at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Ces, who currently co-anchors “Bandila” on ABS-CBN, was cited for over three decades of work in broadcast journalism, noting her courageous coverage of stories even in “the most dangerous places in the country” and during critical events in recent history. PeopleAsia magazine described the digital-savvy journalist as “a legend in her own right” and called her the “new voice of truth and reason in the internet’s sea of misinformation.”

Ces also won Volvo’s Ironmark Award, a special recognition given to an individual who has shown strength amidst challenges and continues to be the benchmark of advancement and innovation in his or her field.

John Lloyd, meanwhile, was recognized by PeopleAsia for his laudable acting in his recent films, including the two internationally-acclaimed Lav Diaz films, “Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis” and “Ang Babaeng Humayo.” The versatile actor, whom PeopleAsia referred to as “Philippine cinema’s favorite leading man,” also won Best Actor in last year’s Gawad Urian Awards and became the first Southeast Asian to receive the Star Asia Award at the 2016 New York Asian Film Festival for his powerful portrayal in “Honor Thy Father.

Ces and John Lloyd are featured in PeopleAsia magazine’s December 2016-January 2017 issue, with fellow awardees Dr. Andrew Tan, Celia Diaz Laurel, Christopher de Leon, Tony Tuviera, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Dr. Preciosa Soliven, Edgar “Injap” Sia II, Dr. Henry Lim Alice Eduardo, Dr. Z Teo, Kylie Versoza, and Hidilyn Diaz.

The People of the Year Awards, an annual tradition that began 12 years ago, aims to recognize and honor “exceptional men and women whose achievements not only encourage but empower,” according to PeopleAsia publisher, president, and CEO Babe Romualdez during the awarding ceremony.

By: JENG On 1/31/2017 07:34:00 PM

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Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil Tackle Second Chances MY EX AND WHYS

After the successful TV series "Dolce Amore,"Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil's love team more popularly known as LizQuen will make a comeback on the big screen in the upcoming Star Cinema film "My Ex and Whys," which will soon screen in key countries worldwide via TFC@theMovies. 

Followers in and outside the Philippines have witnessed how the two Kapamilya stars evolved as actors in their recent TV series. Before the series, they were first paired in the film "She's the One" in 2013, with Bea Alonzo and Dingdong Dantes. Their first lead film was "Just the Way You Are" in 2015 which was immediately followed the same year by another film, "Everyday I Love You." 

Now, after a year of skipping the silver screen, the love team is back and will star in a light but relatable film which will show how their characters they will portray will be engaged what in the words of Gil, is a "more mature relationship" compared with their previous characters.

Describing their roles, Enrique first talked about his character Gio: "I play a playboy who will try to prove he has changed." 

On the other hand, Liza will portray Gio's ex-girlfriend Cali.  "My character is very modern – a blogger – who is hesitant to fall in love again. She is afraid to get hurt all over again," Liza says.

Enrique teased that the audiences will surely relate with their characters, especially since most of the scenes in the film are based on stories of real people.

In the story "My Ex and Whys," Cali, the blogger dreams of being a social media influencer. The popularity of her blog skyrockets after her exchange of messages with social media user @DahilListBoy goes viral. She grabs the opportunity and meets him, only to find out that he's her ex-boyfriend Gio who has once broken her heart and who is reaching out to win back her heart on purpose. 

To have a better understanding of the film's story, Liza shares their tactic. "We asked guys about different situations in relationships and why men cheat" she relates.

The film started to grind last year, and some of the scenes were shot in the popular tourist spots in South Korea. This film is under the supervision of the box office director Cathy Garcia-Molina who was behind popular films like "One More Chance," "A Very Special Love," and "My Amnesia Girl" to name a few.

Also starring in the film are Joey Marquez, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Dominic Roque, Ryan Bang, Neil Coleta, Cai Cortez, and Hyubs Azarcon. 

As Gio tries to prove to Cali that he's a changed man, can Cali open her heart again to love and give her old flame a second chance? Find out the answers in the film "My Ex and Whys," which will soon screen in key countries worldwide via TFC@theMovies: February 16 inUAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman; February 17 in the U.S. and Canada; February 18 and 19 United Kingdom; February 19 Vienna in Austria; Milan and Rome in Italy, Malta; Madrid and Barcelona in Spain; February 23 in Papua New Guinea and February 24 in Saipan; and March 5in Hong Kong.

For more updates about the film, including additional screenings, visit tfc-usa.com/exandwhys, tfc-ca.com/exandwhys, emea.kapamilya.com, and the facebook page applicable for your area. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas, follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.

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By: JENG On 1/31/2017 05:54:00 PM

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Dayanara Torres Shocked Maxine Medina Failed to Enter Miss Universe Top 3

Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993 and former actress in the Philippines, was shocked Maxine Medina did not enter the Top 3 spots of the 65th edition of Miss Universe pageant held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines on Monday, January 30.

The Puerto Rican beauty queen was one the six world-renowned personalities who sat as telecast judges of the beauty competition.

According to Dayanara, the Pinay beauty queen was such a beautiful, sweet, natural and real candidate, a qualities she was looking for in a Miss Universe.

"I'm in shock too!" she told the press at the sidelight of the afterparty at Okada Manila.

"She was incredible, and very beautiful, and sweet, and one of the things we were looking for. She wasn't robotic, with a tough attitude, because we want somebody very much natural, and real. And she was that," she said.

Miss France Iris Mittenaere was crowned Miss Universe 2016 beating other 85 candidates from around the universe.

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By: JENG On 1/31/2017 05:13:00 PM

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Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes to Maxine Medina: "She lacks the characteristic of a beauty queen!"

Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes who served as one of the judges in the recently concluded Miss Universe 2016 pageant held at SM MOA Arena in Pasay, Philippines said Philippines representative Maxine Medina lacked the characteristic to make her stand out among the other 85 candidates.

"She's beautiful, I think she's very classy also. But you know, even though she was home, and she had the crowd supporting her, I think she was lacking something," Lopes said at the red carpet before the pageant's afterparty at Okada Manila.

The first Miss Universe from Angola and a former United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Desertification said she could not pinpoint exactly what Maxine lacked, but whatever it was, Miss France Iris Mittenaere had it.

"I don't know exactly, but there was something missing. And I believe Miss France had what we're looking for," she said.

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By: JENG On 1/31/2017 04:51:00 PM

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ABS-CBN’S Anti-Piracy Head Elisa Lawrence to Speal at Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting Executive Roundtable in San Franciso ON March 9

Consero, which brings senior executives together to build relationships and gain insights through uniquely intimate networking and learning opportunities by way of conferences, announced recently that it is holding its "Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting Executive Roundtable" on March 9, 2017 at the historic five-star Fairmont San Francisco atop Nob Hill.

Among the Faculty Members of said conference is Elisha Lawrence, ABS-CBN International Assistant Vice President for Global Anti-Piracy & Content Security.

Lawrence will be part of the roundtable on "Optimizing The Structure Of Your Team: What Does Success Look Like"?  The talk will attempt to address the following:

• Where does Brand Protection sit within your organization?
• How do you emulate culture held in a corporate office to those in disparate locations? How do you maintain consistency?
• How are you working cross-functionally with other departments to increase awareness and compliance to reduce risk of brand abuse proactively?
• How are you making a business case for budget and buy-in with your senior leadership? What metrics do you find most useful to demonstrate ROI?

Joining Lawrence at the roundtable are Andrew Love, Head of Brand Security, Global Investigations & Legal Enforcement of Specialized Bicycle Components, and Q VanBenschoten, Vice President of Compliance & Risk of Intertek.

ABS-CBN produces hundreds of daily television shows, news shows and films for its numerous television stations and for international distribution to the Filipino community living in over 100 countries. Lawrence has over 25 years of experience as in-house Intellectual Property counsel creating and implementing anti-piracy/anti-counterfeiting strategies to mitigate risk and significantly increase sales in the US and globally for leading Fortune 500 organizations such as Levi Strauss, Twentieth Century Fox and Adobe Systems. She also has experience prosecuting criminal cases as a District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles. Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut and a law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, CA.

Other topics of the conference are:

• Heading Off Brand Abuse Before, During & After A Trademark Infringement
• China in Macro: Challenges & Successes
• All Along The Watchtower: Protecting Your Global Supply Chains
• Protecting Your Brand Against New & Evolving Threats

Aside from ABS-CBN International, participants of the executive roundtable include representatives from the following companies: Fitbit, Inc., eBay Inc., Tiffany & Co., Western Digital, Procter & Gamble, Fossil Group, Inc., Specialized Bicycle Components, Adobe, Vans, VF Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Google Inc., Speck Products, Element Case, Silicon Valley Bank, AMD, SunPower Corporation, Levi Strauiss & Co., adidas Group, GoPro Inc., UL LLC, lululemon athletica, Qualcomm, and The HD Lee Company.

For more information, visit https://consero.com/event/brand-protection-anti-counterfeiting-executive-roundtable-mar-9-2017-fairmont-san-francisco-ca/

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By: JENG On 1/31/2017 04:30:00 PM

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Ogie Alcasid Signs an Exclusive Contract with ABS-CBN

Ogie Alcasid is now officially a Kapamilya.

The singer-songwriter posted a photo collage on Instagram showing him formally signing a contract with ABS-CBN ABS-CBN executives led by ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak and chief operating officer of broadcast Cory Vidanes on Monday, January 30, 2017.

 
Ogie is currently one of the judges of "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids," as well as "Tawag ng Tanghalan" on "It's Showtime."

By: JENG On 1/30/2017 11:54:00 PM

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France Iris Mittenaere Wins Miss Universe 2016 Title

Beauty, grace, confidence, intelligence. These are the qualities that made Miss France Iris Mittenaere wins the coveted 65th Miss Universe crown.

RUNNERS UP

First Runner-up: Haiti - Raquel Pelissier

Second Runner-up: Colombia - Andrea Tovar

TOP 6

Kenya - Mary Were

Philippines - Maxine Medina

Thailand - Chalita Suansane

TOP 9

USA - Deshauna Barber 

Mexico - Kristal Silva 

Canada - Siera Bearchell

TOP 13

Indonesia - Kezia Warouw

Peru - Valeria Piazza

Panama - Keity Drennan

Brazil - Raissa Santana

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By: JENG On 1/30/2017 12:53:00 PM

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65th Miss Universe 2016 Top 3: Maxine Medina is Out After Her Failed Q&A

Here are the 65th Miss Universe Final 3 gorgeous, confident, intellect ladies who are still in the running to become Pia Wurtzbach's successor. They are determined based on their responses during the Top 6 Question and Answer round.

France - Iris Mittenaere

Colombia - Andrea Tovar

Haiti - Raquel Pelissier

By: JENG On 1/30/2017 11:51:00 AM

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65th Miss Universe 2016 Top 6: Maxine Medina Conquers Made it Halfway to the Crown

Here are the Top 6 semi-finalists of the 65th Miss Universe competition as announced during the coronation night on January 30 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines (in order of announcement):

France - Iris Mittenaere
Kenya - Mary Were
Colombia - Andrea Tovar
Philippines - Maxine Medina
Thailand - Chalita Suansane

Haiti - Raquel Pelissier

By: JENG On 1/30/2017 11:42:00 AM

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65th Miss Universe 2016 Top 9: Miss Philippines Maxine Medina Stays in the Competition

Here are the Top 9 semi-finalists in the 65th Miss Universe competition as announced during the coronation night on January 30 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines (in order of announcement):

USA - Deshauna Barber
Thailand - Chalita Suansane
France - Iris Mittenaere
Mexico - Kristal Silva

Kenya - Mary Were

Colombia - Andrea Tovar

Canada - Siera Bearchell

Haiti - Raquel Pelissier

Philippines - Maxine Medina

By: JENG On 1/30/2017 09:19:00 AM

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65th Miss Universe 2016 Top 13: Philippines and Colombia are In!

Here are the Top 13 semi-finalists of the 65th Miss Universe competition as announced during the coronation night on January 30 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines (in order of announcement):

Kenya - Mary Were

Indonesia - Kezia Warouw

USA - Deshauna Barber
Mexico - Kristal Silva
Peru - Valeria Piazza
Panama - Keity Drennan
Colombia - Andrea Tovar
Philippines - Maxine Medina
Canada - Siera Bearchell
Brazil - Raissa Santana
France - Iris Mittenaere
Haiti - Raquel Pelissier
Thailand - Chalita Suansane (chosen from over 100M+ votes)

By: JENG On 1/30/2017 08:33:00 AM

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TV Remake of Award-Winning Film PINULOT KA LANG SA LUPA Airs on GMA-7

The Ishmael Bernal masterpiece makes a big comeback with a modernized version that tackles the life struggles of two women intertwined by lost love.

Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa features an ensemble of talented Kapuso actors headlined by Julie Anne San Jose as Santina, Benjamin Alves as Ephraim, Martin del Rosario as Kiko and LJ Reyes as Angeli.

With equally important roles are Ara Mina as Mariz and Ms Jean Garcia as Diony.

Joining them are Victor Neri as Cesar, Allan Paule as Hector, Geleen Eugenio as Yoleng, Janna Dominguez as Chona, Lharby Policarpio as Boggs.

Julie Anne is Santina, an orphaned girl who was forced to work hard after her aunt’s death. Later on, she will work in one of the restaurants of Diony played by Ms. Jean Garcia. Due to her kindness, Diony will send her to school and treat her as her own daughter.

LJ, on the other hand, is Angeli. She is homeless and is longing for a mother’s love. Diony will adopt Angeli and she will eventually help her in running the business.

As Santina and Angeli’s worlds collide through Diony, the two will also vie for Ephraim’s love (Benjamin Alves). Ephraim is Diony’s son who blamed her for the death of his sister. At first, Angeli will see Ephraim as a competition but after an incident, she will fall secretly and obsessively in love with him. Ara Mina as Mariz, is Angeli's neglectful mother. Angeli is a product of rape that's why Mariz hates her daughter and left her with Diony.

Meanwhile, Santina and Ephraim are childhood best friends. Their friendship will eventually blossom into a romantic relationship. Known for getting everything she wants, Angeli will stop at nothing stop from getting not only Diony’s attention but also Ephraim’s love. But Santina is also willing to fight for herself and for the people she loves. In the end, who will get the love that she’s been hoping for? Santina or Angeli? And how are they supposed to fight for it when they’re just both pinulot lang sa lupa?

Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa is under helm of award-winning actress and director Gina Alajar together with second unit director Aya Topacio.

Behind this engrossing drama is the creative team composed of Creative Director Roy Iglesias; Creative Block Head Jake Tordesillas; Creative Consultant Aloy Adlawan;  Headwriter Marlon Miguel; Writers John Kenneth de Leon, Maria Priscilla Hidalgo; Brainstormers Kenneth Angelo Enriquez, Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino, Roda Sulit Marino; Concept Creator Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino.

The program is another original creation of the GMA Drama group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña-Magno; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Program Manager Ali Nokom Dedicatoria and Executive Producer Jocelyn Arino.

Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa airs Monday to Friday, 4:15 P.M. after Hahamakin Ang Lahat on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Get the latest updates about Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa from the official Facebook page of GMA Drama www.facebook.com/GMADrama, Twitter account @GMADrama and the GMA Network website www.GMANetwork.com.

By: JENG On 1/30/2017 01:26:00 AM

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