Marian Rivera on moving to ABS-CBN

MARIAN Rivera laughs off the rumor that she is moving to ABS-CBN after doing “Endless Love” with her inamorato, Dingdong Dantes. Even her manager, Popoy Caritativo, let out a hearty laugh when he heard about it. “Hindi nga namin alam kung saan nanggagaling ang mga balitang yan,” they say.

Honestly, the story defies logic. Marian became GMA’s hottest property after Angel Locsin moved to ABS-CBN where, everyone knows, her career didn’t take off. So why would Marian want to follow Angel’s footsteps and lose her firm foothold now at GMA? Besides, her current show, “Darna,” continues to be one of the station’s topraters on primetime so there’s no reason for her to jump ober da bakod.

MARIO E. BAUTISTA – JOURNAL ONLINE

Loren Legarda enters Pinoy Big Brother House

Two-time Vice Presidential candidate and current Senator Loren Legarda entered the famed and controversial Pinoy Big Brother house earlier today. A reliable source confirmed that the lady senator from Batangas will be staying there for about 12 hours.

The said entry to the PBB House earned a lot of criticisms. A friend from undergrad wondered how come Loren had 12 hours to spare inside a House where she can do nothing but pose before the TV camera while she can spend the 12 hours productively in another House – the Upper House of Congress.

Personally, I like Loren’s effort to save the environment for I am an environmentalist myself. However, her entry to the Pinoy Big Brother house seems to be a bit absurd.

Jake Cuenca – Melissa Ricks romance pure gimmick?

A reader of Ka-Blog sent a tip stating that the publicized romance between Star Circle alum Melissa Ricks and sexy starlet turned drama actor Jake Cuenca is nothing but pure gimmickry.

The tipster said that Jake’s purported romance with Melissa serves as a red-herring to hide Jake’s alleged relationship with a gay TV executive. The tipster added that it was the gay TV executive who came up with the plan of making Melissa appear as Jake’s love interest.

The source further said that the gay TV executive had a meeting with Melissa’s mom. The young actress’ mom did not approve of the plan at first. But in order to lure her, Melissa was given a series of projects. That, according to the source, is the reason why Melissa has lots of projects.

So, do you have any idea who that gay TV executive is? Take a guess.

CLUE: The nickname of the TV executive like a roll-on!!!

Ahahahahha..

Hot Buzz: Wowowee, magrereformat na nga ba?

Kahapon sa TV Patrol World ay sinabi ng tatlong hosts na si Valerie Concepcion, Mariel Rodriguez at Pokwang na magdagdag si Willie Revillame ng hosts, na sa ngayon ay hindi pa napapangalan.

Maliban dito ay mas malaki na ang studio ng show. Ayon kasi sa isang source, mas gusto raw ng tao ang Showtime kesa sa Wowowee, kaya naman, marami silang babaguhin this year.

Karen Davila baka lumipat sa TV5

May katotohanan raw sa blind item na unang nakita sa Ka-Blog kung saan lilipat raw si Karen Davila sa TV5 at sasama sa mas pinalakas na News and Current Affairs department nito.

Ayon sa isang artikulo ni Ricky Lo, sabi ni Karen Davila mismo na done deal na raw at itong desisyong ito ay isang napakalaking career move na magbabago sa kanyang look at language para mag-fit sa image ng TV5.

Ngunit, kahit na lilipat na siya ay hindi pa rin niya iiwanan ang TV Patrol World at ang DZMM radio show niya dahil okay lang raw sa ABS-CBN at TV5 na magtrabaho sa dalawang network.

Sa pangarap na maging isa sa mga busiest at most visible broadcast journalists ngayon, magho-host ng isang new morning news show sa ANC si Karen starting February 15. Maliban dito ay ang Pasada Sais Trenta sa DZMM, TV Patrol World at The Correpespondents.

Hottest Georgina Wilson Photo Ever

I'm searching for a higher quality one (and one without her arms in the way), I'm on a hunger strike until I do find it.

Photo was taken by Xander Angeles for something something something, I don't know. It's just rad. [Philstar]

Kris Aquino in Family Feud??!

I heard in Monster RX 93.1 radio news by DJ's Rico Robles and Jude Rocha that Kapamilya star Kris Aquino will appear in GMA Network's primetime gameshow Family Feud hosted by Dingdong Dantes. According to reports, she's supporting her siblings who joined the said game show. Will her Kapuso appearance gave an outstanding rating for Family Feud?

Sarah, Gerald among 2009 People of the Year awardees by People Asia

People Asia Magazine has handed out its People of the Year 2009
awardees and among them are Manny Pacquiao, Jessica Soho and Charo
Santos-Concio.

Sarah Geronimo, Gerald Anderson and Jericho Rosales meanwhile were
also recognized by People Asia and were given special awards.

Here's the complete list of awardees for the 2009 People of the Year
Awards by People Asia Magazine:

PEOPLE OF THE YEAR:
Agnes Devanadera, Department of Justice Secretary
Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino, Presidential Candidate, 2010 Elections
Bernd Schneider, former General Manager of Sofitel Philippine Plaza
Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN President
Efren Peñaflorida Jr, CNN Hero of the Year 2009
Emil Jurado, Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) chaiman/Manila Standard columnist
Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J., Ateneo de Manila University President
Gilberto 'Gibo' Teodoro, Presidential Candidate, 2010 Elections
Inno Sotto, fashion designer
Jessica Soho, broadcast journalist/GMA 7 VP for News
Kaye Tiñga, wife of Taguig Mayor Sigfrido Tiñga
Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao, boxing champion
Mita Rufino, art patron/florist
Nedy Tantoco, Rustan Marketing Corporation President
Nonito 'The Flash' Donaire, boxing champion
Rico Hizon, BBC World News broadcast journalist

SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Arthur Yap, Department of Agriculture Secretary
Luis Arias Romero, Spain's Ambassador to the Philippines
Nivat Chantarachoti, Thai Airways General Manager
Ondoy Heroes - QC RTC Branch 83 Judge Ralph Lee, actor Jericho
Rosales, actor Gerald Anderson and Muelmar Magallanes (posthumous)
Province of Camarines Sur as Top Destination of the Year
Sarah Geronimo as Entertainer of the Year
Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380, the world's biggest passenger plane

Andi Eigenmann to be Launched in ‘Agua Bendita’

Andi Eigenmann’s acting career is going to be launched in the tv adaptation of the graphic fantasy novel “Agua Bendita.”

Agua Bendita was only an episode in Komiks, ABS-CBN’s fantasy anthology wayback in 2006, starring Rayver Cruz, Shaina Magdayao and Jaclyn Jose. This time, Jaclyn’s daugther, Andi Eigenmann, will be launched by the kapamilya network in her very first lead role on television via the full-blown series of the said graphic novel.
Jason Abalos will be Andi’s leading man in the series.

Here’s the plot of Agua Bendita:

The story begins with the strange pregnancy of Celeste, the wife of Dr. Cristi, a well-respected doctor. While pregnant, Celeste develops a strange liking for holy water. Such is her thirst that Dr. Cristi ends up stealing holy water from church fonts. A shock awaits the couple once Celeste gives birth: while one of their new twin daughters is a normal, beautiful child, their other daughter is a transparent being with a gel-like appearance. The only time she looks normal is when she is submerged in water. Dr. Cristi names the normal daughter Bendita, and the other Agua.
What will happen to this strange family? How will Dr. Cristi raise his daughters? And what happens when Celeste suddenly dies?

Agua Bendita is coming soon on ABS-CBN

P20M, alok ng presidentiable kay Juday!

TWENTY million pesos daw ang offer ng isang presidentiable kay Judy Ann Santos upang i-endorse niya ito. Pero wala pa raw sagot ang young superstar sa offer na ito.

Hindi natin masisisi si Juday kung pag-isipang mabuti ang presidentiable na ieendorso.

Tutal naman kaya niyang kitain ang perang ‘yon lalo na’t wala nang pigilan ang airing ng series niyang Habang May Buhay, nagsimula na rin sila ni Sarah Geronimo ng movie at ayon sa manager niyang si Tito Alfie Lorenzo, nag-renew ng kontrata ang produktong ini-endorse niya, huh!

At saka, kinu-consider din ni Juday ang sasabihin ng asawang si Ryan Agoncillo, hindi tulad noon na si Tito Alfie lang ang nagdedesisyon sa mga projects niya.

JUN NARDO – ABANTE ONLINE

Janice, Gelli inggit sa TF ni Carmina?!

Ewan ko lang kung magpo-prosper yung intriga na sinisimulang likhain between the De Belen sisters, Janice and Gelli and Carmina Villaroel. Nag-ugat ito sa diumano’y mas mataas na TF na inoffer ng GMA7 kay Carmina kesa kina Janice at Gelli para lamang mapigilan ang paglipat ni Carmina sa Kapamilya network kasama sina Zoren Legaspi at ang kambal niyang sina Casey at Maverick.

Sana naman hindi dahil walang kinalaman dito ang mga nabanggit na artista. Ito ay labanan ng mga talent managers nila na siyang nakikipag-negotiate pagdating sa TF.

GERMAN MORENO – PILIPINO STAR NGAYON

‘Di kanais-nais na lihim’ ni Chris Tiu kalat sa Ateneo campus

TRUE kaya ang nabalitaan namin na kapag naglalaro raw noon sa Ateneo basketball court ang TV host and sportsman na si Chris Tiu, eh, sinisigawan daw ito ng “Chris Tiu-pa!” Why kaya?

When we did our research, nalaman namin kung bakit.

Paano ba naman, matagal na raw palang nali-link ang guwapong TV host and basketball player sa isang mayaman at maimpluwensiyang bading. Kalat na kalat daw ‘yon sa Ateneo campus kaya ‘yon ang isinisigaw ng ibang mga Atenista kapag naglalaro siya roon ng basketball.

Now, we wonder. Siya kaya ang isa sa mga ‘bida’ sa blind items na nakipila raw sa mayamang bading nitong nakaraang Pasko para kumuha ng malaking Christmas money?

ZYRIEL SARMENTO – JOURNAL ONLINE

PGB Exclusive: Aljur Abrenica and secret girlfriend Rich Asuncion break up

Again, let Pinoy Gossip Boy be the first to bring you this juicy exclusive.

A very reliable source confirmed that pre-primetime actor Aljur Abrenica has allegedly broken up with his secret girlfriend, fellow Starstruck alum Rich Asuncion.

Aljur, who is an accused sex offender, has been in a secret relationship with Rich for quite a considerable time. Their relationship was forced to be hidden so as not to affect the loveteam being built up between Aljur and the anorexic-looking Kris Bernal.

It had been reported in various media outfits that Rich allegedly went to Bohol, incognito, to visit Aljur who was then shooting there with Kris for their flop movie Nandito Ako… Nagmamahal Sa ‘Yo.

Although the accused sex offender and the thinspiration failed to prove their worth in the box office, they currently star in the fantasy series The Last Prince.

Jericho Rosales desires Sarah Geronimo for a leading lady

Following primetime actress Kristine Hermosa’s announcement that she would like to have a showbiz hiatus once her current soap Dahil May Isang Ikaw ends, reel love interest Jericho Rosales expressed that he would rather have Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo to play as his leading lady.

Echo and Kristine was supposed to shoot for a movie, a reunion movie for that matter, once their current soap ends. Dahil May Isang Ikaw is topbilled by Echo and Kristine.

It came as a surprise that Echo wanted Sarah to play as his leading lady. Can it be that Jericho has a hidden desire for Sarah? Or is it that Sarah is a certified money-maker in the box office?

Iwa Moto denies pregnancy rumors

GMA-7 homegrown talent and Starstruck alum Iwa Moto denied rumors saying that she is pregnant.

Iwa also denied rumors saying that she is about to marry, or have already married, her non-showbiz boyfriend Mickey Ablan.

Iwa said that she had been rumored to be pregnant for three years: “ Naku, tatlong taon na yata akong napapabalitang buntis. Kung totoo ‘yan siguro ay tatlo na ang anak ko. Kaso, wala naman silang maipakitang pruweba na nabuntis ako at nanganak dahil ni minsan ay hindi ako nawala sa showbiz dahil sunud-sunod ang mga projects ko.”

Well, it seems like Iwa, as she said, never had a break from showbiz.

John Lloyd shattered by breakup with Ruffa?

THE grapevine says John Lloyd Cruz got drunk at Fiamma Bar last Friday because Ruffa Gutierrez (although they never admitted they were on) decided to split up with him for good. It's said this is also the reason why he started going out with Shaina Magdayao. The reports say John got so drunk at Fiamma he passed out and that the bouncers there had to carry him out back to his car. They co-vered his face with a towel so he won't be recognized by people outside. But the following day, John Lloyd attended an event looking like he didn't get intoxicated the previous night. All the more so when he reported in "ASAP" last Sunday and did his musical number with aplomb.

Now, what do John Lloyd and Baron Geisler have in common? In the case of Lloydie, ABS-CBN should give him a warning as such talks might damage his career when he's one of their hottest properties. Someone suggests he should make a local version of Hollywood, "The Hangover,” to be megged by Joyce Bernal.

Angel Locsin talks about pair-up with Jake for MMK and her future projects!

For sure, this will another memorable episode. We ahven't seen Angel acting on TV for a while and her pair-up with Jake is fresh and interesting. They are one of the HOTTEST stars today.

In an interview with abs-cbn.com Angel, who will be playing the role of an accidental mistress, said, “It’s different talaga. Medyo strong kasi yung character niya and eto yung character na kadalasan hindi naiintindihan. Kumbaga bago tayo manghusga ng tao, tignan muna natin kung ano ba talaga yung sitwasyon. Kasi ang role ko dito isa akong mistress, tapos naniniwala kasi ako sa pamilya, sa kasal, kaya isa-sacrifice ko yung sarili kong kaligayahan para ‘di ako makasira ng pamilya.”

“Pwera lang sa talk shows, naninibago ako kasi ang huling taping ko Only You pa. Siyempre pagdating dito doble yung effort ko, fina-familiarize ko muna lahat. So ngayon nire-remind ko yung sarili ko na, ‘Okay, eto yung lines mo, eto yung emotions mo, ito yung ka-eksena mo, ‘yan yung blocking niya, ‘wag mo tatakpan yung blocking niya’. So lahat bago ngayon. Tapos hindi pa ako nakatulog at all. Sobrang excited ko dito sa MMK, kahit isang oras hindi talaga.”

On Jake Cuenca:
“Si Jake kasi first scene niya ever kaming dalawa ni Riley [Valeroso] ang kaeksena niya (Click). So wala na ‘yang itatago sa akin, kabisado ko na siya. Pero siyempre ang huling eksena namin sa Majika pa. So ngayon nakita ko yung growth niya bilang actor.”

“Ngayon ang dami na niyang questions. ‘So Direk dito ko ba ibibigay? Ganyan ganyan.’ Aba, okay itong taong ‘to ha. Nag-grow na talaga siya at nag-iisip na aktor. Okay siya. Pero hindi pa kasi kami naging love team kaya medyo nagtatantsahan pa kami. Yung kaninang eksena nagulat ako kasi yung una parang kilig-kilig lang. Mahirap ang role ng mistress ha. Kasi dapat maintindihan mo yung mga bagay-bagay. Tsaka ang daming shifting of emotions e. ”

On her future projects:
“Yung Kokey inaantay ko. Tapos nag-storycon kami nila Inang (Olive Lamasan) for Kuya Aga's movie, iba na yung story from the last time na nag-usap-usap kami. Lahat siguro ng ayokong gawin nandudun. Tapos si Inang pa yung direktor na sobrang nirerespeto ko talaga, kaya excited din akong gawin. At thankful ako kay Kuya Aga kasi sobrang bait din niya talaga. Hindi ko pa pwede i-reveal yung story, baka patayin ako ni Inang, pa-good shot muna ako. Tapos yung teleserye with Lloydy after ng Kokey at ng movie niya (Miss You Like Crazy). Isa-isa lang, kawawa naman si Lloydy.”

Good Luck girl.

Jan 20 National Ratings: KTM is NO.1;Family Feud is nowhere in the daytime Top10!

Once one of GMA's strongest daytime shows, Family Feud is nowhere in the Top ten considering that its their celebrity week.

In the primetime race, GMA remains very weak. Looks like TV viewers from Aparri to Zamboanga are not fond of telefantasyas and Koreanovela adaptations anymore anymore.

GMA should really stop calling themselves as "the Philippines' no. 1 television network" because IT IS NOT TRUE. That we can say without fear.

Maybe they could call themselves that once they really dominate Mega Manila and even manage to enter the top3 nationwide. Because right now, ABS-CBN rules the National Ratings and is even fighting for the Top spots in Mega Manila ratings. Their movies are bigger box-office hits. Their artists make bigger concerts and sell more albums.

They have every reason to say they are no.1 but they're not saying it. Perhaps they feel that the people know anyway and there's no need to say it? Sorry Kapuso fans but right now, that's the truth.

Here are the numbers courtesy of TNS:

NATIONAL Daytime Program Rankings for January 20 (Wednesday)
1 WOWOWEE 25.5%
2 NAGSIMULA SA PUSO 22.1%
3 SHOWTIME 19.8%
4 PHR: MY CHEATING HEART 17.6%
5 MARIA DE JESUS ANGHEL SA LANSANGAN 16.7%
6 EAT... BULAGA! 16.4%
7 PBB DOUBLE UP UBER 15.6%
8 KAPUSO MOVIE FESTIVAL 15.1%
9 BANANA SPLIT DAILY SERVINGS 14.4%
10 DAISY SIETE 12.1%

NATIONAL Primetime Program Rankings for January 20 (Wednesday)
1 KUNG TAYO'Y MAGKAKALAYO 37.5%
2 MAY BUKAS PA 37.1%
3 TV PATROL WORLD 36.5%
4 PBB DOUBLE UP 32.4%
5 TANGING YAMAN 29.2%
6 DARNA 27.5%
7 THE LAST PRINCE 24.9%
8 24 ORAS 23.7%
9 FULL HOUSE 22.8%
10 BOYS OVER FLOWERS 20.3%

Starstruck's Enzo Pineda denies issues about family's wealth keeping him from being eliminated!

Enzo Pineda, one of the remaining Starstruck survivors is being faced with the issue that his father, Eric Pineda who happens to be Pacquaio's business manager, and his family's wealth is the only reason why he is still in the show.

He said on pep.ph, "For me, it's their opinion. Siguro sa umpisa po, parang, 'Bakit ganun?' Pero, I just have to reflect on things dahil alam ko di naman ganun ang pamilya ko. We're good Christians. But I can't deny na tinutulungan po ako ng buong pamilya ko. Maybe through networking lang or through friends, which I really appreciate. Kasi lahat po kami [sa StarStruck V], tinutulungan talaga ng pamilya namin. We can't help it also."

"Hindi naman po based sa money, e. Nandito po ako hindi po dahil sa parents ko. Kumbaga, I want to create my own identity. I'm here because I love to perform. Sumali po ako ng StarStruck like everybody else. Pumila po ako. Lahat ng challenges po pinagdaanan ko po kagaya ng lahat po sa amin.... So, pantay-pantay po kami."

Cute guy. Ignore those intrigues. Its shallow and doesn't really matter.

Ex-Housemate Tom Ipinagtanggol Si Princess At Ang Iba Pang Ex-Housemates

Maraming nagagalit sa mga Ex-Housemate dahil sa ginagawa nila pero GAME lang ito bakit kailangan magalit sa kanila. Maraming tao ang sineseryoso ang laro marahil natatakot sila na lumabas ang masamang ugali ng mga IDOL nila sa loob ng Bahay Ni Kuya.

Magapasalamat tayo (especially yang si Mariel na yan) kay Princess, dahil kung hinde sa kanya aba hinde dadami ang supporters ni Mariel na dati rati ay isa sa mga most-hated Housemate.

Di ba gusto ninyo ng excitement, ng magandang twist ng di boring na programa, 'Pinoy Big Brother Double Up' gave that to us. Imbes na magalit, dapat nga ay magpasalamat tayo sa mga Ex-Housemate dahil nilabas nila ang Beauty and Beast sa 8 remaining Housemates, they help us kung sino talaga ang deserving sa title na BIG WINNER. Kung tutuusin wala sila ng magi-gain sa muling pagpasok, pero dahil they want na tulungan tayo ay muli silang pumasok.

This is Ex-Housemate Tom's statement about sa inis ng tao sa mga Ex-Housemate, and masasabi ko hinde makitid ang pag-uutak ko. This is just a GAME

Hindi ata alam ng mga tao kung gano kahirap ang task na ibinigay sa resback attackers...hindi sila bumalik sa loob ng bahay para sa kanila kung di para sa mga natitirang housemates...para ipalabas kung sino ang nagpapakatotoo at ipakita sa mga tao ang qualities sa mga hm's na maglalagay sa kanila sa big 4...at ang task namin ay gawin ito through instigation, provocation, negative comments, verbal and somewhat physical attacks...

in short, kami dapat ang maging kontrabida...hindi isipin ang image namin sa labas kasi hindi naman ito tungkol sa amin...wag magpaka-safe....na guluhin ang mga natitirang hm's...

unfair na tirahin nyo ang resbackers especially since naipapalabas namin ang qualities na gustong gusto nyo sa mga natitirang hm's..ang pagkalevel headed ni pj, at ang pagkamalaban ni mariel...mas na highlight pa un dahil sa resbackers...kya wag kami ang sisihin nyo...ginagampanan lng namin ang utos ni kuya...kung sa tingin nyo ay sumusobra kami eh wala kaming magagawa...kung hindi tama sa paningin nyo ang ginawa namin eh di sana si kuya mismo ang pumigil sa amin? alam nyo namang lahat na hindi papabayaan ni kuya ang ex or remaining hm's...

sana naman ay maunawaan nyo na kung ano man ang nakita nyo or narinig galing sa resbackers ay parte lahat ng plano ni kuya...

kung may paguusapan kayo, ito dapat ay ang mga natitirang hm's

Pokwang is happy that Showtime is back on-air

Pokwang renewed her contract with ABS-CBN last Tuesday, January 19. The host-comedienne said that she is lucky that ABS-CBN still gives its trust and support to her. "Masayang masaya ako siyempre kasi I am still a Kapamilya, umaasa ako na maging mas malaki at mas malawak para kay Pokwang ang 2010."Though she admits that she is wishing for more blessings, she said that she is not expecting too much and she will be thankful for whatever God and ABS-CBN will give her. "Bahala na po sa akin ang aking nanay, ang ABS-CBN, kasi sila naman po ang nakakaalam (ng nakakabuti para sa akin), at malaki naman talaga ang tiwala ko sa ABS, hindi pa ba ako magtitiwala sa kabila ng mga blessings na dumating sa akin, if not for ABS-CBN wala ako siguro ngayon dito, kung anong meron ako ngayon na joy sa life."

Pokwang also reveals her upcoming project for Your Song. "May gagawin akong Your Song, "Feb-ibig", yun ang pang February, surprise yun story baka hindi niyo kayanin. Yung leading man ko wish ko lang huwag siya masyado mahulog sa akin dahil ayoko makasira ng relasyon. Clue (kung sino siya is), lalaki siya, napaka-gwapo niya isa sa pinaka-maiinit na leading man ngayon sa ABS-CBN."

Meanwhile, Pokwang opens up about speculations that Wowowee will be reformatted. She said that nothing much will be changed and as far as the Wowowee hosts are concerned they are just anticipating the management's plans for the improvement of their show. "Ang alam ko lang dun babaguhin namin yung set-up ng stage pero kung ano man yung maging decision ng management para sa ikagaganda ng show tanggapin na lang natin, tsaka hindi naman dapat pang sarili mo lang dapat ang iniisip mo dapat yung kapakanan din ng mga manonood."On the other hand, Pokwang is happy to hear the good news about Showtime resuming on-air. She also clarified issues that Wowowee and Showtime has an on-going rivalry. "Masaya kami para sa mga hosts, sila Vhong Navarro, silaKuya Kim Atienza, si Anne Curtis at si Vice Ganda, masaya kami para sa lahat at patuloy ang pagbibigay ng saya sa mga tao at ganun din naman kami sa Wowowee tungkulin din naming mapasaya ang mga tao tsaka iisang network lang tayo, ABS-CBN, dala natin ang pangalan ng ABS-CBN at humahataw tayo pare-pareho sa ratings so be happy na lang."

With that, she gave her message to Showtime's hosts regarding the suspension that the show has gone through. "Mga kapatid, sa lahat sa inyo sa Showtime, enjoy niyo lang yan patuloy kayong magbigay ng saya sa mga tao, deserve niyo talagang matuloy ang trabaho niyong yan at alam kong mahal na mahal ninyo ang Showtime at marami rin nagmamahal sa inyo."

Melissa Ricks denies she’s a ‘playgirl’

Nagpapasalamat si Melissa Ricks sa patuloy na pagbuhos ng biyaya sa kanyang career. Bukod sa napakataas ng ratings ng kaniyang bagong teleseryeng Tanging Yaman ay masaya rin si Melissa sa Paano Na Kaya?, ang kanyang unang movie sa Star Cinema kung saan gaganap siyang ka-love triangle nina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson. Gumaganda man ang takbo ng career ni Melissa ay patuloy naman ito binabatuhan ng intriga lalo na pagadating sa kanyang love life.

Hindi pa rin nga matapos-tapos ang isyu na ‘di umano ay sila na ni Jake Cuenca. Paulit-ulit nang sinabi ni Melissa na nanliligaw pa lang si Jake at hindi pa sila magkasintahan, pero dahil marami pa rin ang nagiging saksi sa closeness nila behind-the-camera ay nagmumukha tuloy na “denial queen” si Melissa. Ang reaksyon lang ni Mel sa mga negative issues na ito, “Hindi ko na kasi alam kung ano dapat ko pang sabihin. Feeling ko ‘yung mga tao gusto nila sabihin ko na kami na nga ni Jake para lang matahimik na sila. E hindi naman, so ano, magsisinungaling ako? First time kong ma-issue nang ganitong katindi. Siguro lang maraming natutuwa sa idea na kami ni Jake kaya pinu-push talaga nila.”

Bukod kay Jake ay nachismis na rin si Melissa sa ibang mga young actor tulad nina Rayver Cruz, Jolo Revilla, at sa kanyang ka-love team na si Matt Evans. Dahil dito ay may nakakapagsabing parang may pagka-playgirl itong si Melissa. Depensa naman ng young actress, “May lumabas dati na kami ni Rayver, e wala naman talaga. Tapos sumunod si Jolo dahil sa Agimat, na wala rin. Hindi ko naman piniling ma-link sa kanila. Nakatrabaho ko sila, mga kaibigan ko sila, ‘yun lang. Si Jake naman, hindi ko pa rin maintindihan kung bakit super hot ng issue na ‘yan. Inamin ko na na nanliligaw siya pero hindi kami.”

Kahit na nali-link siya sa ilang gwapong lalaki at may nanliligaw sa kanyang tulad ni Jake, nilinaw ni Melissa na walang siyang time para sa isang seryosong relasyon sa ngayon. “Ang tagal kong inalagaan ‘yung career ko. Lately ang gaganda ng mga projects na ipinagkakatiwala sa akin so ‘yun ang focus ko sa ngayon. When you get into a relationship kailangan mong paglaanan ‘yun ng time and gusto ko kapag nagka-boyfriend ako e mabibigyan ko siya ng time na deserve niya.”

January 20, 2010 AGB TV Ratings

The battle for ratings leadership has officially begun, as ABS-CBN has been recently beating GMA in some primetime shows. Last January 20, Darna and Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo placed no. 1 and 2, respectively.

Non-Primetime:
Kapuso Movie Festival 16.6% vs. Showtime 17%;
StarStruck Shout Out 19.4% at Eat Bulaga 24.4% vs. Wowowee 17.7%;
Daisy Siete 15.6% at Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit 15.2% vs. Nagsimula sa Puso 14.4%;
StarStruck Shout Out 15.1% at Tinik sa Dibdib 16.5% vs. Maria de Jesus 10%;
Ripley’s Believe It or Not 8.8% vs. Banana Split 10.1% at PBB Uber 12%;
Family Feud 11.6% vs. Precious Hearts 15.2%;

Primetime:
Ikaw Sana 17.5% vs. Tanging Yaman 19.4%;
24 Oras 29% vs. TV Patrol 26.8%;
Darna 32.3% vs. May Bukas Pa 28.9%;
The Last Prince 28.6% vs. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo 30.4%;
Full House 26.7% vs. PBB Double Up 29.7%;
StarStruck Shout Out 22.6% at Queen Seon Deok 21.6% vs. Boys Over Flowers 20.1%;
Saksi 12.4% vs. Showbiz News Ngayon 10.3%.

Introducing Nico Cordova of Masculados Dos

During the press conference for the Masculados Dos yesterday at the Dulcinea, Nico Cordova was the press favorite and stood out among the 7 members.

Not surprising though because Nico, who just turned 21 last November, is the youngest and freshest of them all.

Nico is currently not in a "serious" relationship right now. Apply kayo?

Viva Films presents lineup of movies for 2010

Moviegoers can expect heartwarming family-oriented stories and fresh team-ups from Viva Films this 2010. In an exclusive meeting with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last January 18, Executive Vice President Vincent del Rosario and Senior Vice President Veronique Corpus revealed the movies that they plan to release this year.

Three films are currently being shot in different locations: Of All the Things, Hating Kapatid, and Working Girls 2010.

Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez topbill the romantic comedy Of All the Things, which was shot partly in Camarines Sur. The film tells the love story of an intellectual man who falls in love with an overly ambitious and overbearing woman. This marks Regine and Aga's third team-up after being paired together in the movies Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999) and Pangako... Ikaw Lang (2001), both produced by Viva Films.

Judy Ann Santos and Sarah Geronimo team up for the first time to portray sisters in the family-oriented movie tentatively titled Hating Kapatid. They run their family business in Bocaue, Bulacan where they sell firecrackers. Juday's character is very protective of her younger sister and even puts her sister's happiness over her own. Luis Manzano is cast as the love interest of Sarah while Gina Pareño plays the grandmother of the two ladies. Wenn Deramas helms Hating Kapatid.

Working Girls 2010 is the modern-day version of Working Girls, which was first released in 1984. Originally directed by Ishmael Bernal, Jose Javier Reyes will do this ensemble film. Liberated women of different status, profession, and principles will be brought to life by Eula Valdes, Ruffa Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Eugene Domingo, Carmi Martin, Jennylyn Mercado, and Bianca King. This will be a co-production with Unitel.

Cristine Reyes is also slated to star in the horror film Tumbok.

REMAKES. Viva Films is proud to remake Petrang Kabayo, which was originally played by Roderick Paulate in two movies during the late '80s. This time, Vice Ganda will topbill the project. The stand-up comedian and Showtime resident judge has already signed up with Viva for a multiple-picture contract and moviegoers can look forward to seeing him soon on the big screen.

The movie outfit also plans to do a remake of Karma, the classic 1981 film of Vilma Santos and Dindo Fernando. Claudine Barretto will topbill this movie but they have yet to finalize who will be her leading man. Viva clarified that Mark Anthony Fernandez is not yet their final choice.

CO-PRODUCTIONS. As mentioned in PEP's previous article about Star Cinema, Viva Films will be co-producing Babe I Love You with ABS-CBN's film production outfit. (CLICK HERE to read related article.)

Sam Milby and Anne Curtis will topbill this romance movie that is expected to premiere on Black Saturday, April 3.

When asked if they plan to join the Metro Manila Film Festival this year, Mr. Vincent del Rosario explained that it will depend on whether they find a noteworthy project.

"Ang corporate position namin kasi with the MMFF, is that parang yung pie hindi lumalaki gaano. We are splitting it with six or seven companies na isa o dalawa lang ang eventually kikita. Whereas there are 50 other weeks na puwedeng wala kang kalaban. Kung walang compelling reason to participate, like a very good material, like Baler, we'd rather let our people take a vacation during Christmas.

"Our last entry nga was Baler [2008]. And even that was born out of the need to tell a story... kailangang ikuwento. It was funded by special interest groups at that time, si Senator Edgardo Angara and others," he explained.

During the 34th edition of the MMFF, Baler bagged Best Festival Picture, Best Director (Mark Meily), Best Actress (Anne Curtis), Best Supporting Actor (Phillip Salvador), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design and Best Editing, as well as the Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award.

Mr. Del Rosario is also optimistic about Viva's performance in the future.

"I think the difference between this year and the past two years, nadagdagan yung mga talents that either we manage or who become friendly with us. Mas nagkaroon kami ng latitude sa pamimili ng artista. Back then, we were very limited with what we have. Ngayon, yung iba na mga artists, they go freelance, or like si Claudine Barretto, they become available to us."

To date, Viva Artists Agency manages around 40 stars but those who are active in showbiz range from 20-25.

Ricky Lo banned on ABS-CBN!

Philippine Star columnist and Entertainment editor Ricky Lo is banned from the vicinity of ABS-CBN. This was learned by the respected columnist while on his way to attend the press conference of Star Cinema's upcoming movie Paano na Kaya?.

Ricky Lo received a call from one of the organizers of the said press conference informing him that he is no longer welcome to any Star Magic event now and in the future. Star Magic is the talent management arm of the network.

Allegedly, Johnny Manahan, Star Magic's head is the one behind the order.

This is quite surprising since Ricky Lo is one of the industry's most respected writers and entertainment columnists.

So what might be reason of this action by the network?

Perhaps the recent write-ups of Ricky on the marital problems of the network's biggest talent Kris Aquino. Or maybe because Ricky works for the rival network, hosting GMA's weekly showbiz talk show Startalk.

'George and Cecil' to bid goodbye on February 15?

According to a report we had received, the kapamilya sitcom George and Cecil top-billed by Judy Ann Santos and husband Ryan Agoncillo will bid its farewell this February 15 upon the premiere of the network's newest talent-reality show Pilipinas Got Talent. This is truly a sad news amongst the shows solid fans.

The sitcom may not be considered as a phenomenal hit, its ratings is still strong as it consistently beat rival shows from GMA.

George and Cecil is definitely one of the best written and best acted sitcom in the history of Philippine television. It shied away from the common slapstick tendency of Pinoy sitcoms.

Instead, the show relied heavily on the characters' wit and catchy funny lines.

ABS-CBN should think twice before axing the show since this is the only sitcom in their current lineup. A later timeslot could suit the show, perhaps against the fledgling and truly unfunny Marian Rivera-Manny Pacquiao sitcom.

Maja Salvador to visit Kim Bum in Korea

Kapamilya actress Maja Salvador is slated to fly to South Korea this February.
This was announced by Maja in an interview with ABS-CBN.com. This is part of the actress' endorsement deal with RC Cola with South Korean heartthrob Kim Bum.

“Actually kikitain ulit ata si Kim Bum, ganyan so sana ipa-pray natin na matuloy,” she said.

The actress topbilled Nagsimula sa Puso, her daytime soap opera with actor Coco Martin which ends this Friday.

Maja is set to appear in an epidsode of Precious Hearts Romances to be paired for the first time with heartthrob Sam Milby. Their episode will be the adaptation of the bestselling novel Impostor.

Kim and Gerald: What's the real score?

"Well, sa akin naman ho, siyempre 2010 na so pagod na rin po ako sa mga safe answers namin. Siyempre, sa tagal na magkasama kami ni Kim, four years na. Masasabi ko siguro, hindi kami nagku-confirm ng kung ano sa amin. Basta, ayaw ko rin sabihin we're really close friends dahil sa akin naman, sa point of view ko, tapos na kami sa friendship. Basta, ang sa amin, ayaw ko pong masaktan si Kim at siguro ayaw niya ring masaktan ako. So, 'yon na 'yon."

'Yan ang pahayag ni Gerald Anderson sa press conference ng pre-Valentine movie na "Paano na Kaya", kung saan kasama niya ang kanyang leading lady na si Kim Chiu.

Over 4 years ay parati silang naiintriga na sila na, ngunit ngayong 2010 ay kakaiba na raw ang kanilang relasyon dahil tapos na raw sila friendship. Ano pa ba ang ibig sabihin nun?

"Masaya naman ako kapag nandiyan si Gerald. Parang lagi akong safe kapag nandiyan siya. Lagi niya akong pinapatawa. Parang isa siya sa taong nagpapasaya sa akin ngayon and masaya kami kapag magkasama kami," pahayag ni Kim.

Guji Lorenzana on News!

Fil-Am singer-actor Guji Lorenzana will be part of the upcoming movie Paano Na Kaya wherein he is cast as the boyfriend of Zsa Zsa Padilla. his singing group, VOIZboys, will be relaunched during the January 24 episode of ASAP XV

Jason Abalos' SEKSIest pic to date!

JC Tiuseco's SEKSIest pic ever!

It's gonna be a busy year for Star Cinema!

Here are the proposed movies that the film outfit will be producing this year:

Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson's "Paano Na Kaya"- January 27.
John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's "Miss You Like Crazy"- February 24.
Sam Milby and Anne Curtis' "Babe, I Love You"- April 3.

and other movie team-ups with no title and launching date yet:
Gabby and KC Copcepcion
Piolo Pascual and Santino
Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach
Robin Padilla and Toni Gonzaga

And possibly a Fifth installment to the rather, informal, 'Tanging Ina' series entitled, "Cooking ng Ina Mo" starring of course, Ai-ai de las Alas.

National Ratings for Jan 19: Showtime is 3rd; ABS-CBN monopolizes primetime Top5!

Unlike the Mega Manila Ratings from AGB, not much has changed in last Tuesday's National ratings from TNS. ABS-CBN still occupies the top5 in primetime and the top4 in daytime rankings.

One thing worth noting is that The Last Prince has now overtaken Darna.

NATIONAL Daytime Program Rankings for January 19 (Tuesday)

1 WOWOWEE 23.5%
2 NAGSIMULA SA PUSO 20.9%
3 SHOWTIME 20.7%
4 PHR: MY CHEATING HEART 16.9%
5 EAT... BULAGA! 16.2%
6 MARIA DE JESUS ANGHEL SA LANSANGAN 16%
7 PBB DOUBLE UP UBER 15%
8 KAPUSO MOVIE FESTIVAL 13.9%
9 BANANA SPLIT DAILY SERVINGS 12.7%
10 SINE NOVELA: TINIK SA DIBDIB 12.2%

NATIONAL Primetime Program Rankings for January 19 (Tuesday)

1 MAY BUKAS PA 38%
2 KUNG TAYO'Y MAGKAKALAYO 37.3%
3 TV PATROL WORLD 36%
4 PINOY BIG BROTHER DOUBLE UP 31.6%
5 TANGING YAMAN 29.9%
6 THE LAST PRINCE 27.8%
7 MARS RAVELO'S DARNA 26.7%
8 24 ORAS 23.5%
9 FULL HOUSE 23.4%
10 STARSTRUCK SHOUT OUT 20%

Thanks to Ms. Alma for the e-mail!

Rayver Cruz prepares for a sexier role in Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal

Rayver Cruz is one of Bangs Garcia's leadin men in the upcoming afternoon soap, "Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?"

In an interview on abs-cbn.com, Rayver tells us what to expect from him in his new show. Here it is:

“Kakaibang role na naman ang gagampanan ko in this series.Mas challenging, mas mature at medyo may konting kaseksehan. Not totally sexy, alam naman natin na medyo limited ang television unlike sa movies. Basta, panoorin nila ang bagong series naming ito at makikita naman nila ang kakaibang Rayver sa kakaibang pagganap."

Required kasi sa story 'yung mga sexy scenes na konti, at saka, we have this great director like Chito Rono, so, mas naging kampante naman ako kasi direk Chito na 'yan, ‘di ba? At saka, bilang isang aktor, you have to grow naman, kailangan mong mag-explore, kasi, not all the time naman ay pa-tweetums nalang ako, hindi naman nag-level-up, kailangan at panibagong experience for me as an actor.”

On his rumored secret relationship with Sarah:
“Ako rin po ay hindi ko rin alam kung bakit may naglalabasang ganyang isyu sa amin ngayon na kami na raw secretly. Unang-una ay hindi po ako nanliligaw sa kanya ayon na rin sa gusto niya na career muna at gusto ng parents niya.Wala po kaming relasyon ni Sarah at hindi ko siya girlfriend. Simula't simula ay nirerespeto ko ang desisyon ni Sarah at ng pamilya niya. Hanggang text lang po kami at hindi nga po kami nagkakasamang lumabas,yun, hanggang ASAP lang kami. Hindi po totoo 'yan.”

Did Princess go overboard?

If you watched PBB primetime yesterday, you would have seen what Princess and the other ex-housemates did. And again, we're confused. What does Kuya really want to happen?

If we try to analyze it, the remaining housemates are bound to lose this week. If they stand their ground and protect the tower and eggs from the ex-housemates, Kuya may tell them that they failed because they valued money over friendship. On the other hand, if they give up the eggs and the tower to please the ex-housemates, Kuya may say they were disobedient and easily fooled.

And what's with the ex-housemates? They keep saying that the remaining housemates are fake and pretentious. Were they perfectly honest when they were still inside the house? Cathy and Yuri are so full of BITTERNESS.

If there's one good thing that Resbak Attack has made, it's the revelation of how mean, nasty, and plastic the ex-housemates really are.

We give plus points to Mariel, Tibo, Johan, Hermes, Kath and Paul Jake for being assertive. As for Jason and Melissa? Err. We get the point that they should value friendship but we think they are being easily influenced by others and they don't really have their own stand.

Special mention to Mariel and Paul Jake. They have been getting insulted and provoked more than the other housemates. We love Mariel for being a fighter and we admire Paul Jake for being cool and polite even if being verbally attacked face to face.

Again, they are still subject to judgment. People may say Mariel is hotheaded and mean but she's just being real. Any normal person would react the same way if placed in the same situation. People may also say Paul Jake is plastic when in fact, he's just showing that he was well-raised and is showing respect and patience.

Again, this is just our opinion and your opinions count too. Come share them.

Jaya spills SOP's internal problems in regards with TV Ratings

What's ailing GMA-7's Sunday musical-variety show SOP Fully Charged?

This question haunts even the show's remaining mainstays, with most of them seriously wondering that perhaps the changes implemented by management late last year caused more harm than good for the 13-year-old noontime show.

"We are going through something. Kaming mga talents, we're as confused as whoever. Kasi binago 'yong format, so hindi talaga namin alam kung anong pakiramdam ng viewers. Let's face it, it's not really rating as well as it used to," singer Jaya admitted in a sit-down interview with some members of the press held yesterday, January 19, at GMA Network Studios in Quezon City.

"Ang masasabi ko lang," she continued, "sana maakit namin ulit ang mga viewers because obviously, the other show [ABS-CBN's ASAP XV] is also very nice. And I also watch that show kasi siyempre gusto ko ring makita kung anong kaibahan sa amin."

Jaya particularly misses the program's trademark concert-like format which was significantly reduced to give way to modern segments tailor made for the young demographics.

"We used to sing well on put-together numbers. We used to have Basil [Valdez] come in, we used to have tiny orchestra. Bigay mo lang kung anong hindi makita ng tao sa Araneta [Coliseum] o ibang concert venues. Hindi ko din alam kung anong mali. Basta kami, we try to do our best na lang," said the singer-TV host.

Jaya—who had a string of OPM classic hits in the past like "Dahil Nga Ba Sa Kanya," "Laging Naro'n Ka," and "Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig," among others—refused to comment on rumors saying that SOP co-host Regine Velasquez is seriously thinking of leaving the show and even the network.

"Honestly, I haven't seen her in three weeks and wala namang nabanggit si Ogie [Alcasid, Regine's boyfriend]. Hindi ko alam, e. Huwag naman sana."

HAPPY WITH BANDAOKE. While Jaya is very vocal in expressing her discontent with SOP, the veteran singer on the flipside is very pleased with the strong showing of BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions.

The said show replaced the long-running sing-along program All Star K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge, which was also hosted by Jaya and stand-up comedian Allan K. BandaOke is aired every Sunday after Mel & Joey.

Complementing the singing duo are young performers Geoff Taylor, Francheska Farr, Jay Perillo, and the BandOke Band.

"Malakas pa rin naman ang viewership and nag-e-enjoy kami. The band, considering na bata sila, natututo na talaga silang sumabak sa ganitong klaseng show," said Jaya.

She added, "Ang BandaOke is really doing okay... Masaya kami. Walang nabago, it's the same company, same fun, same friendship—mas lumalim pa nga. Feeling namin, talagang blessed kami na magkaroon ng dalawang show kasi maraming struggling. Masaya kami na may pinagkakakitaan kami na marangal and masaya.

Coutesy of PEP

Gerald Anderson - Mamamatay ako ’pag nawala si Kim

HABANG tumatagal, lalong lumalalim ang pagtitinginan nina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson na mga bida sa bagong serye ng ABS-CBN, ang Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo, na magsisimula na bukas ng gabi.

Halos 24-7 ding magkasama ang dalawa ngayon dahil bukod sa serye, tinatapos din nila ang pelikulang Paano Na Kaya? ng Star Cinema na ipalalabas naman sa Jan. 27.

Sa interbyu sa The Buzz ni Gerald, nagbigay ito ng reaksyon kung saka-sakaling mawawala sa kanya si Kim.

“Hindi lang ako mababaliw, siguro mamatay ako,” sambit pa niya.

“Kung magkakalayo man kami, mahirap talaga. It’s very hard. Siyempre nangyayari talaga na minsan wala kaming work na mag-kasama. But if that happens, I’m sure it would be a big adjustment for both of us. Pero mas madalas na magkasama kami so we are just enjoying our moments together on and off cam,” dagdag pa niya.

Idinagdag din ng binata na sobrang masaya siya sa tumitinding closeness nila ngayon ni Kim.

“’Yung closeness namin ni Kim, sobrang level up na. It’s not like before. Close naman din kami dati pero ngayon, kahit ano sinasabi ko sa kanya and ganu’n din naman siya sa akin. Tinu-tulungan niya ako at tinutulungan ko din naman siya. Sa lahat ng bagay ito ha.

“So we’re very caring towards each other. When you reach that level of closeness kasi ibig sa-bihin talagang malaki ’yung tiwala n’yo sa isa’t isa and nandudu’n ’yung assurance na we’ll always be there for each other.”

Eh, ano ba ang bagong na-discover niya kay Kim?

“Well, actually hindi ’yung bago. Ang maganda kay Kim, kung ano siya dati hanggang ngayon, ganu’n pa rin siya. So hindi siya nagbago. ’Yun talaga ang napansin ko, how grounded she is,” kuwento pa niya.

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MAY reaksyon naman si Gerald sa nagnakaw ng kanyang identity sa Facebook.

“Alam mo, kahit papano naman, it’s actually very overwhelming also kasi bakit naman niya gagawin ’yun? Why would he pose someone na hindi ko naman siya kilala? So, kumbaga, I must be someone important para gawin niya ’yun.

“But at the same time dapat may limitasyon, kasi minsan sumusobra na. Katulad ng mga ginagawa niya ngayon. Ninakaw niya ’yung mga pictures ko at ginagamit niya at sinasabi niya ako ’yun.

“Nakaka-bad-trip pero if that’s the person’s way of showing his/her support, then I am very thankful, pero sana itigil na. Hindi ko alam kung paano niya na-access ’yung pictures ko, eh, hindi ko siya friend sa Facebook. Gerald Anderson talaga ’yung account name na ginamit niya,” litanya pa ng aktor.

Magkaganu’n man, meron din daw siyang natutunan sa nangyari.

“Kasi madami din nagte-text sa akin kung ina-add ko sila, but hindi naman. Pati ’yung mga friends ko dito sa ASAP, nagulat nu’ng nalaman nila ’yun and they were also wondering kung sino ’yung poser.

“Nag-worry lang talaga ako dahil may mga taong chinachat niya nakunwari ako siya, ’yun ang medyo na-off ako. After that, na-realize ko na mahalagang pag-ingatan mo ’yung privacy mo talaga.”

ABS-CBN 2010 teleserye premiere dates revealed!

ABS-CBN’s latest teleserye will again heat up your telvision screen this 2010!
Dates of their television premiere are as follows:

Jan. 18, “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” – Kim Chui, Gerald Anderson, Coco Martin, and Gina Pareño – which also features Kris Aquino, Gabby Concepcion, and Albert Martinez in major roles.

Jan. 25 – “Magkano ang Iyong Dangal,” with Bangs Garcia in the lead under the direction of Chito Roño. An adaptation of the 1989 Laurice Guillen drama starring Christopher de Leon and Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Feb. 1, “Habang May Buhay,”the much delayed Judy Ann Santos project with Gladys Reyes, Will Devaughn, Joem Bascon and Derek Ramsay.

Feb. 8, “Agua Bendita,” a fantaserye laden with family values, the launching pad for Andie Eigenmann, daughter of topnotch actors Jacklyn Jose and Mark Gil.

Feb. 15.”Rubi”with former child star, now sultry actress Angelika Panganiban with Diether Ocampo, Jake Cuenca and Shaina Magdayao.

John Lloyd Cruz declined Ninoy Aquino role, Kris Aquino sore

John Lloyd Cruz was first offered the role to play Ninoy Aquino in the dramatization of Ninoy-Cory love story on “Maalaala Mo Kaya“. But John Lloyd declined the role since he doesn’t want to be associated with any political party as his reason for refusing to play the role.
It has been reported that Kris Aquino’s camp is said to be sore at John Lloyd Cruz for refusing to play Ninoy Aquino on “Maalaala Mo Kaya“. He was replaced by Piolo Pascual, with Bea Alonzo as the young Cory Cojuangco. They say that Lloyd made a big mistake in turning it down the role as it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play a historical character like Ninoy. They even berated his political beliefs and accused him of not loving his country.

This one's HOT! John Lloyd Cruz seen drunk in a bar; Ruffa reacts!

Salve Asis wrote this on philstar.com and we think it has been printed on Pilipino Star Ngayon. This is about a conversation on twitter between Ruffa Gutierrez and his brother Raymond. Is this true?

Coco Martin admits having a speech problem!

No one can really have it all. Coco Martin, now known as the King of Indie Films, admits to having a speech problem and even shares about how he struggles with it on abs-cbn.com. Here's what he said about his 'lisp' problem:

“Aminado naman ako na may lisp problem ako. Pero para sa akin iba-iba ang pagiging aktor. Paniniwala ko hindi mo kailangan maging perpekto. Sa indie nasanay ako na aarte ako bilang tao kasi ‘yun ang dapat makita ng mga manonood.”

“Ayoko maging conscious masyado na kailangan perpekto ‘yun pagsabi ko ng lines. Patuloy kong sinusubukang ayusin pero ayokong maging conscious masyado kasi baka lalo lang akong sumablay nang todo. Ang mahalaga pa rin sa akin maibigay ko ‘yung tamang emosyon.”

“Ang totoo mas kumportable ako ka-bonding ‘yung mga crew kasi sa mga artista nahihiya ako dahil wala akong makwento. Simple lang kasi ‘yung pinanggalingan ko. Wala akong masyadong alam sa mga materyal na bagay kaya sa mga artista feeling ko naa-out of place ako. Ang nangyayari kapag artista ang kasama ko wala ako masyadong maikwento. Mas nakaka-relate ako sa mga kwento ng mga staff at crew. Nakakasama ko rin naman ‘yung mga artista pero ayokong limitahan lang ang sarili ko dun. Gusto ko makilala lahat.”

On Kris Aquino,
“Nung una natakot ako sa kanya kasi siyempre, si Ms. Kris Aquino ‘yan. Pero later on nakita ko na siya pa ‘yung nagri-reach out sa lahat sa amin. Nakikisama talaga siya sa amin. Kapag dumadating siya sa set lahat kami tumatahimik pero kapag tumagal makikita mo na ‘yung kabaitan niya. Tulad nung December lahat kami sa teleserye binigyan niya ng mga regalo. Karamihan sa amin may iba ring ginagawa kaya madalas pagod kami sa set. Pero kapag naging masaya na siya lahat kami nabubuhay bigla. Masaya siyang kasama.”

If he stays as humble as this, Coco will go a long way!

Are you happy with PBB's RESBAK ATTACK?

We're absolutely not! The show is now showing lots of negative actions such as being 'plastic', making the FU sign, and shouting derogatory words. What's happening to this show?

And what's with Yuri and the other ex-housemates? They don't like Paul Jake because he's "mayabang" but then they also don't like Kath because "hindi siya nagpapakita ng masama!" What kind of logic is that? And how's that suppose to show us who the remaining housemates really are? Isn't this show supposed to be a 'teleserye ng totoong buhay'? Why are there so many fake stuff going on?

PBB people have to consider the viewers of their program which includes young people. There's too much negative things going on. Are they trying to show the world that Pinoys are war-freak, rude, mean, plastic, pretentious and dumb people?

This is just our opinion. Anyway, Tom is rumored to have exited the house. Is it because he can't take the obnoxious things they are doing to the remaining housemates? Or is he just trying to save his career? We sure think no one's gonna like the ex-housemates that much after this week.

What can you say about this?

Richard Gutierrez to star again as Captain Barbel in GMA 7

Matapos magpahinga sa paggawa ng fantaserye, muling lilipad sa Mayo si Richard Gutierrez bilang Pinoy superhero na likha ni Mars Ravelo na si Captain Barbel sa Kapuso Network.

Sa ulat ni entertainment reporter Nelson Canlas, bukod sa istorya at mga special effects, dapat ding abangan kung sino ang magiging leading lady ni Richard.

At kahit sa Mayo pa ieere ang pagbabalik ni Captain Barbel, ngayon pa lang ay pinaghahadaan na ito ng GMA 7. Nagsimula na rin ang paunang creative meeting ng fantaserye na dinaluhan mismo ni Richard, kasama ang kanyang ina na si Annabelle Rama.

Dumalo rin sa naturang pulong sina GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar at Senior Program Manager Reggie Magno. Dahil ikalawang yugto na ito ng Captain Barbel, titiyakin daw ng mga bumubuo ng produksiyon na mas lalong magiging maaksiyon at kapana-panabik ang pagbabalik ng kuwento ni Mars Ravelo.

"I think nakapag-break ako nang matagal-tagal sa mga action sequences, sa mga fight scenes, sa mga fantasy, and now I’m ready to go back. Talagang I’m looking forward to the show," ayon kay Richard sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Miyerkules.

"Sobrang excited kami para sa Captain Barbel. In fact, [it is] one of the 60th anniversary special offering this year, so maglo-launch 'to sa May. Tamang-tama para sa summer ngayon pa lang, kahit January pa lang, pinaghahandaan na talaga," idinagdag ni Ms Annette.

Pero bukod sa istorya at special effects, inaasahan na magiging maintriga rin kung sino ang magiging leading lady ni Richard. Ngunit hindi pa muna ihahayag kung sino ang mapalad na katambal ni Captain Barbel.

"Maraming dapat abangan sa Captain Barbel, pati sa istorya, kung pa'no namin iibahin at kung paano pa namin pagagandahin ang Captain Barbel," ayon sa binata.

Habang naghahanda sa muli niyang paglipad, ibinubuhos daw muna ni Richard ang kanyang talento sa mga nalalabing araw sa ginagampanan niyang karakter bilang si Justin sa Full House.

"Talagang pinlano ko 'yon na after Zorro gagawin ko muna yung Full House at magiging normal human being muna ako on tv, after that ang pagbabalik ni Captain Barbel," idinagdag ng aktor.

"Ngayon special treat for his fans na makitang totoong tao siya sa Full House, so enjoy na enjoy naman siya at tuwang-tuwa rin kami dahil ang daming nanood ng Full House at ang daming natutuwa sa show. After this balik fantasy na si Richard," pahabol ni Ms Annette.

Lee Min Ho a.k.a. Jun Pyo is GAY on his new Soap Opera!!!

We used to know him as Jhun Pyo, the leader of the F4 in the hit Koreanovela "Boys Over Flowers"! Now, this generation's heartthrob Lee MinHo will be back in our TV screen via new Korean drama series!

Hmmm...I know many of you are really excited for his comeback! So, here is the news details of the new upcoming TV series of Lee Min Ho from the Korean blog site K Bites!

'Missed some Lee Min Ho action? Well, 1 year after his Gu JunPyo role , the handsome actor finally back to the small screen as he will star in a new drama series!

A news came out and reported that flower boy Lee MinHo will star in MBC new drama series. The drama title will be “GaeIn eui ChwiHyang” a.k.a ”Personal Preference” or “Personal Taste” and it’s an adaptation from a fiction novel authored by Lee SaeIn. Since the news about him starring the drama revealed, the novel is being sold out in major bookstores even before the drama aired. Same report comes from the online bookstore that said it’s very hard to find the novel after the news came out.

Representative of one major bookstore, ” Since the news about Lee MinHo starring in the drama disclosed, so many customers looking for the novel. The drama is indeed getting so much interest,” he said.

Lee MinHo,” I know it’s been while since my last drama, I was in the midst of choosing a good project when I received “Personal Preference” scenario, I think it’s a fun and fresh story so I decided to take part on the drama, “he said.

In “Personal Preference”, Lee MinHo will act as Jun JinHo – a guy who disguises as a gay guy so he can be the roommate of the girl whom he likes. Jun JinHo needs to do this simply because the girl whom he likes only makes friends with gay guy; This condition has put Jun JinHo in action so he can enter her heart room.

The Drama will begin the shooting in late February and set to greet its viewers for the first time around April 2010. '


Well, are you excited to see a brand new Lee MinHo on TV? It's gonna be another TV hit this year! Dara Park plus Lee MinHo...another new tandem to beat!!! c",)