Anne Curtis looked downright sexy during the pictorial for the teleseryeDyosa, where she wore three costumes representing her character’s different personas. The actress stressed, however, that the sexiness ends with the costumes and that Dyosa’s storyline is very wholesome. "It’s like wearing a swimsuit except that it’s more covered than a swimsuit. It’s sexy in that way but the story is really pambata."
It took hours for Anne and some of her cast mates to put on their costumes. Epi Quizon and Carlos Morales, who both play "goat people," had their costumes, prosthetics, and makeup done in a span of three Caregiverhours. Anne’s leading men-- Zanjoe Marudo, Luis Manzano, and Sam Milby--have yet to reveal their costumes for the show. Other stars present at the pictorial were Lloyd Samartino, Matt Mendoza, and Jaclyn Jose.
Anne was all smiles at the mention of Sam’s name. At a recent press conference, Sam mentioned that Anne is the only woman whom he is interested in and wants to be with. This statement flattered the actress to no end. "Wow! Really now… Talaga? That’s flattering. Wow," a flustered Anne said.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Anne Curtis’s sizzling photo shoot
Pauleen Luna: Boyfriend not behind decision not to pose for sexy magazines
Itinanggi ng young actress na si Pauleen Luna na ang politician boyfriend niyang si Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian ang dahilan kaya kahit anong alok sa kanya ng FHM ay ayaw niyang mag-pictorial para sa nasabing sexy men's magazine.
Mas payat na kasi ngayon si Pauleen at mas maganda ang hubog ng katawan kaya kering-keri na niyang mag-FHM. Ang problema ay ang nobyo niya raw ang may ayaw.
"Hindi totoo ‘yan! If ever may decision man na gano'n, it's my own decision and my parents' decision, not his," pahayag ni Pauleen nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) noong Lunes ng hapon, May 26, sa contract signing niya bilang bagong celebrity endorser ng Mendez Medical Group ni Dr. Joel Mendez.
Patuloy niya, "Yeah, there are offers, pero si Sherwin is very understanding. Siya, anything goes, e. He tells me, ‘As long as you decide on it and you say yes, I trust you. I know naman you have a very good sense of judgment with everything that you do. That's fine with me.'"
"But since nga it's my own decision not to do it yet, so ganun na lang muna," pahabol ni Pauleen.
Ayon sa 19-year-old young actress, hindi niya sinasabing never siyang magpu-pose sa FHM, pero sa ngayon ay wala pa siyang balak gawin ito.
"You know, the only thing in this world that's permanent is change. So, we don't know," sey ng dalaga, na nagawa nang mag-sexy pictorial noon para sa Uno magazine.
Nag-aalala ba siya na baka makaapekto ‘yon sa imahe ng nobyo niyang mayor ng Valenzuela sakaling pumayag siyang magpa-sexy sa FHM?
"Well, no naman. I think if ever, it will be a career move. Let's see. But as of now, wala pa talagang balak."
STAGE BOYFRIEND? Hinihigpitan ba siya ni Sherwin? Totoo bang isa itong stage boyfriend?
"No, he's the opposite of mahigpit. Sobrang hindi siya stage boyfriend," depensa ni Pauleen sa kanyang nobyong pulitiko.
Totoo bang si Mayor Gatchalian ang tumanggi sa isang liquor commercial na dapat sana ay gagawin niya, kaya ang nangyari ay napunta ito sa ibang young actress?
"Hindi," tanggi ni Pauleen. "Kung meron mang mga ganung desisyon, sa manager ko ‘yon [Lolit Solis]. Sherwin doesn't have anything to do with my career. He's the opposite of pakialamero. Wala siyang binabawal sa akin. Para sa kanya, ‘It's up to you.' Very broadminded siya," pagtatanggol niya pa sa boyfriend niya.
Balitang madalas na raw itanong ng pamilya Gatchalian kung kailan balak magpakasal nina Sherwin at Pauleen. Kailan nga ba?
"Well, ano lang siguro...they're happy to have me with them. Kasi, kami [ng family ni Sherwin], every Sunday, we have dinner together, we bond... So, siguro ganun lang. Actually, they're excited. Pero wala naman dapat ika-excite!" tawa niya.
‘Pag tinatanong sila kung kailan ang kasal, ano'ng isinasagot nila?
"Wala pa, wala pa. If we talk about it, in a jokingly manner lang. Not really serious. Kasi, it's too soon, e. One year pa lang kami. Baka madala kami ng alon!" tawa ulit niya.
In fairness ay sobrang galante umano ng mayor boyfriend ni Pauleen. Ang dinig ng PEP ay niregaluhan siya nito ng isang condo unit.
"Hindi, hindi totoo ‘yon! Walang condo. Huwag nang gano'n!" natatawang iwas niya sa tanong.
‘Pag may binibigay sa kanya na malalaking bagay, ano'ng ginagawa niya?
"If it's too big, you have to think about it. Kasi, you know...you have to think about it!" tawa ulit ni Pauleen.
RIFT WITH LIAN. Nilinaw rin ni Pauleen yung isyung nag-away sila ng EB Babe na si Lian Paz na kasamahan niya sa Eat Bulaga.
"Siguro, nagkaroon lang ng konting misunderstanding. Pero okey na, naayos na," sabi ni Pauleen.
Tungkol kanino ang misunderstanding na ‘yon?
"Sa aming dalawa, but it's finished," maikli niyang tugon.
May lalaki bang involved?
"Wala, walang guy involved. Hindi gano'n!"
E, ano'ng nangyari?
"Nagkaroon lang ng very little misunderstanding, na may nagsabi sa kanya na sabi ko raw gano'n, which I never said. So, she got a little mad and then we talked. So, okey na..."
So, hindi totoo na pinagkaisahan siya ng EB Babes?
"Ay, hindi naman! At saka bati na, okey na kami. Kasi, that happened before Eat Bulaga went to Dubai. And then, we went to Dubai together, so okey na yung relationship namin," paliwanag ni Pauleen. - Philippine Entertainment Portal
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Star Magic defends Claudine Barretto and Kristine Hermosa
Star Magic defends two of its biggest stars—Claudine Barretto and Kristine Hermosa—from wrongful accusations by two controversial press people, Alfie Lorenzo and Dolly Ann Carvajal.
Dolly Ann wrote in her column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer that Kristine Hermosa had an attitude problem, which made things difficult for Prinsesa ng Banyera director Andoy Ranay. Star Magic management commented, saying that the writer’s stories are very one-sided making it very biased. It also pointed out that Dolly Ann’s articles obviously did not give Kristine the chance to air her side. "Kristine has been a difficult actress in the past because of her youth and inexperience. She has always been a reluctant actress and star. But in recent times she has shown a certain maturity born out of TheBuzzexperience and wisdom and she has exerted professionalism to a high degree," said Star Magic in defense of its ward.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s talent management arm also chastised talent manager and entertainment writer Alfie Lorenzo, who accused Claudine Barretto of riding on his alaga, Judy Ann Santos’s popularity in making a showbiz come back. "Naiinis ako kasi they’re trying to find a way para gumawa ng ingay yung pagbabalik ni Claudine. Ang kinaiinis ko lumang style na yun," said the talent manager. Star Magic said that there is no truth to Alfie’s claim, and that Claudine does not need any help from Alfie nor his talent to make a comeback. "ABS-CBN believes that Ms. Claudine Barretto made a name in show biz and has a loyal following because of her popularity and hard work and has no need of any help from Judy Ann Santos and any bitter old men posing as show biz journalist. ABS-CBN has high regard for Claudine as with other artists."
Dingdong defends Marian on video row
Nagte-taping ang actor na si Dingdong Dantes sa Subic ng kanilang nangungunang primetime series sa GMA-7 na Dyesebel nang magkaroon ng pagkakataon ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na makausap ang aktor at mahingan ng reaksiyon hinggil sa recent issue na kinasangkutan ng kanyang leading lady at ka-love team na si Marian Rivera.
Ang kontrobersyal na YouTube video ni Marian ang tinutukoy namin na naganap din sa mismong taping ng Dyesebel sa Subic ilang linggo na ang nakakalipas. Para kay Dingdong, naniniwala siyang tama lang ang ginawa ni Marian sa sitwasyon yun.
Aniya, normal reaction naman daw kasi ng kahit sinong tao ang ginawa ni Marian, lalo pa nga't tulad sa pagkakataong yun na may ginawang hindi maganda kay Marian.
Bagama't may taping din daw siya that day, nagkataon naman na patapos na ang pangyayari nang dumating siya.
"Noong dumating kasi ako, patapos na halos. But I believe, it also ended there. Para sa akin, natural na reaction ng tao yung nangyari kay Marian.
"Ang mahalaga, naayos din agad kung anuman yung naging problema."
Dugtong pa ni Dingdong, hindi rin daw dapat husgahan ng tao si Marian dahil sa nakitang YouTube video. Aniya, "Dapat kasing isipin natin na si Marian, bilang tao, bilang artista, mas marami siyang nagawa para sa iba, para rin sa industriyang ito. So, hindi siya dapat husgahan dahil lang sa napanood sa YouTube video na yun."
Bilang leading man at kaibigan, ayon kay Dingdong ay hindi raw mawawala ang suporta niya para kay Marian, although natutuwa raw siya na naayos na rin naman daw agad ang problema.- Philippine Entertainment Portal
Friday, May 23, 2008
TV Ratings: Dyesebel still unsinkable at No. 1
There's no stopping Dyesebel from holding on to its No. 1 position as the queen of primetime. Once again it topped the ratings game from May 19 to 22 in Mega Manila. The GMA-7 fantaserye starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes posted a high 41.1 percent last Monday, May 19, before slipping to 39.4 percent, 37 percent, and 39.3 the following nights.
The heavy drama Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita placed second last Monday, but the action-fantasy Joaquin Bordado grabbed that position from Tuesday to Thursday.
The Kapuso network's primetime newscast, 24 Oras, remains strong at No. 4.
ABS-CBN's karaoke game show, The Singing Bee, took the fifth spot Monday to Wednesday; but slipped to No. 5 Thursday, May 22. The Legend held that position temporarily.
In the daytime race, the afternoon soaps Magdusa Ka and Kaputol ng Isang Awit continue their tight race for the No. 1 position. Magdusa Ka took the lead Monday, and then Kaputol ng Isang Awit reached the top Tuesday and Thursday. The two Kapuso soaps tied at no. 1 Wednesday with identical 23 percent rating.
Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows from May 19 to 22 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:
May 19 (Monday)
Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 11.7%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 6.6%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) 15.2%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 11.5%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 20.6%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 14.9%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.1%; Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 22.5%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 10.5%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 22.4%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 14.8%
Primetime:
Gobingo (GMA-7) 13.3%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 16.3%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 30.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 22.1%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 35.8%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 24%
Dyesebel (GMA-7) 41.1%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 21.2%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 37.1%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 21.9%
The Legend (GMA-7) 21.5%; Maligno (ABS-CBN) 16.5%
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 12.9%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.9%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.9%
May 20 (Tuesday)
Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 9.5%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 8.6%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) 12.5%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 17.8%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 18.7%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 18%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 22.5%; Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 21.1%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 11.3%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 23.6%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 16%
Primetime:
Gobingo (GMA-7) 15.9%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 18.2%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 29.7%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 24%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 35.2%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 24.4%
Dyesebel (GMA-7) 39.4%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 21.8%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 33.1%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 23.5%
The Legend (GMA-7) 19.3%; Maligno (ABS-CBN) 18.6%
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 12.1%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.4%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 10.6%
May 21 (Wednesday)
Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 8.3%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 8.4%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) 13.1%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 16.4%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19.2%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 18.1%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 20.6%; Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 23%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 12.9%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 23%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 15.3%
Primetime:
Gobingo (GMA-7) 13.4%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 16.6%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.5%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 21.1%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 35.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 25.7%
Dyesebel (GMA-7) 37%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 21.7%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 33%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 22.7%
The Legend (GMA-7) 21.1%; Maligno (ABS-CBN) 18.9%
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 14.4%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 15%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 10.6%
May 22 (Thursday)
Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 11.1%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 5.2%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) 12.9%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 13.6%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 20.9%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 14.3%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 19.4%; Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 22.3%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 10.5%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 24.5%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 17.6%
Primetime:
Gobingo (GMA-7) 14.6%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 15.3%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.8%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 19.4%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 34.9%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 23.7 %
Dyesebel (GMA-7) 39.3%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 23.1%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 34.3%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 22.6%
The Legend (GMA-7) 24.3%; Maligno (ABS-CBN) 19.6%
Songbird (GMA-7) 13.1%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.9%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 11.3% - Philippine Entertainment Portal
PEP: Marian Rivera airs side about YouTube video
Isa ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa pinadalhan ng isang nagngangalang Lawrence Marbeda (hindi namin tiyak kung tunay niyang pangalan ito) ng link sa YouTube ng video na tinawag niyang "Pagmumura at Pagwawala sa shooting ng Dyesebel." Under "Marian Scandal" sa YouTube ang video na kuha sa taping (hindi shooting gaya ng nakasaad sa email) ng Dyesebel sa Subic a few weeks ago.
Sa nasabing video, makikitang galit si Marian at mukhang may kaaway at may isa pang video na makikita ang isang lalakeng paulit-ulit na sinampal ng hindi nakikitang tao at kamay lang nito ang visible. Pinapalabas na si Marian ang nanampal sa nasabing lalake.
May kasamang transcript ng palitan ng salita nila Marian at ng lalake ang ipinadalang e-mail sa amin, pero hindi ang buong video. Kumbaga, pinili lang ni Mr. Marbeda ang isinama sa transcript.
Tamang-tama namang naimbitahan ang PEP sa taping ng Dyesebel sa Loyola Grand Villas sa Quezon City kahapon, May 22, kaya sumugod kami sa location, na sa teleserye'y palalabasing bahay nina Don Juan (Ricky Davao) at Fredo (Dingdong Dantes).
Para hindi mabigla, ibinulong muna ng PEP kay Marian ang bagong isyu sa kanya na kumakalat sa Internet at naka-post sa YouTube. Alam na pala ng young actress na may naka-post siyang video sa YouTube, pero hindi pa raw niya napapanood. Nag-text siya sa mga kamag-anak at close friends na panoorin iyon at i-text sa kanya ang kanilang feedback.
MARIAN SPEAKS UP. Ipinakuwento na rin ng PEP kay Marian ang buong pangyayari para marinig naman ang side niya. Humingi ng ilang minuto ang young actress sa staff ng Dyesebel para ikuwento ang side niya.
"Ganito yun," simula niya. "Nasa set kami sa Subic. Alam ng lahat na bawal ang mag-video lalo na kung hindi pa umeere ang episode. Nakita ko siyang [yung lalake sa YouTube] kumukuha ng video at biniro ko ng ‘Kuya, nagbi-video kayo, bawal ‘yan.' Ang sagot ba naman, ‘Bakit, ikaw ba ang bini-video ko?' Pakialam ko raw. Pabalang ang sagot at nagulat ako, nagkasagutan kaming dalawa.
"Tinanong ko kung staff siya. Taga-processing daw siya. Nagulat ako, bakit ganun ang reaction niya sa akin. Kahit payat at maliit ako, hindi ako papayag apihin. Caviteña ako, lalaban ako! Walang nang-aapi sa akin!" lahad ni Marian.
Pinuna ni Mr. Marbeda sa ipinadala niyang email sa amin na sumisigaw si Marian sa video. Pati raw ang personal assistant (PA) at staff ng Dyesebel ay sinisigawan din ng young actress. May paliwanag din si Marian dito.
Aniya, "Alam n'yo, malakas talaga akong magsalita at hindi na bago sa staff yun. Wala akong sinisigawang PA, dahil that day na nagte-taping kami sa Subic, wala akong PA, nag-resign siya dahil buntis. Bago ang PA ko ngayon, two days pa lang sa akin at medyo may edad na ang kinuha ko para hindi magbuntis."
Sinegundahan ng direktor ng Dyesebel na si Joyce Bernal ang mga sinabi ni Marian na wala kasamang PA o alalay ang young actress that fateful day, dahil buntis nga ang PA nito.
Itinanong din ng PEP kay Marian ang video ng nakasagutan niyang lalake na paulit-ulit na sinasampal, pero hindi nakita kung sino ang sumampal at kamay lang ng nanampal ang nakita. Pinapalabas na si Marian ang nanampal sa lalake.
"Wala akong sinampal, wala akong sinaktan," mariing sabi ni Marian. "Ni hindi ko nga siya hinawakan, nagkasagutan lang kami. Inawat na kami ng staff. Dapat hinamon ko na lang siya ng suntukan!"
Feeling ba niya frame-up ang nangyari? Bakit may nag-video ng nangyari at bakit edited?
"Bahala na sila," sabi niya. "Ang importante sa akin, hindi ako nag-power trip. Okey lang siraan at pintasan nila ako, tanggap ko lahat na kaparte ng trabaho ko ito. Dapat masanay na ako, dahil lahat na lang ng kilos ko... Tinatanong ko lang ang manager ko [Popoy Caritativo], kung bakit ayaw akong tantanan. Ganun din ang sinasabi niya, na bahagi ito ng showbiz at kailangan kong masanay."
Ang hindi raw ipinakita sa video ay ang nangyari kinabukasan—ang pagbabalik ng lalake sa set at kinausap si Marian.
"The next day, bumalik siya, nagkaayos kami at nagkapaliwanagan kami. Alam ko sa sarili ko na ipinagtanggol ko lang ang sarili ko, dahil binastos ako. Mali ba ang ginawa ko?" tanong ni Marian sa PEP.
MARIAN SUPPORTERS. Matutuwa si Marian dahil marami ang nagpahayag ng suporta sa kanya. Bukod sa binasa niyang text messages, marami rin ang nag-email at kinukondena ang ginawa ng lalake. Kahit sila'y naniniwalang frame-up ang lahat.
Kabilang sa nag-email sa PEP sina Arya Tupaz ng UPBL College, Laguna; Belleraf; Marylou Gallienne na member ng Global Fans of Marian at taga-Calgary, Toronto; si Mildred Borlongan; at Christine Anne Factoriza.
Nagtatanong ang mga nabanggit kung bakit nakapasok sa set ang lalake at hindi sinita kahit kinakitaan na ng video. Ano raw ang ginagawa ng GMA-7 para protektahan si Marian at ang iba nilang artista para hindi na maulit ang nangyari?
Naniniwala rin silang frame-up at plinano ang nangyari at gusto nilang iparating ang suporta nila sa young actress.
L.A. TRIP. On a happier note, excited na si Marian sa Los Angeles trip nila ni Dingdong Dantes. Sa July 19 sila aalis para dumalo sa GMA Pinoy TV event doon. Babawi na lang daw siya sa Los Angeles sa hindi natuloy na hinihingi niyang bakasyon sa Madrid, Spain, para bisitahin sana ang ama at relatives niya roon.
Napansin ng PEP na Pond's ang gamit ni Marian na pang-alis sa prosthetics niya sa mukha at siya mismo ang nag-aalis nito. Magpapalagay na lang daw uli siya pagdating nila sa Ocean Park sa may Quirino Grandstand, kung saan sila lumipat ng location after the Loyola Grand Villas set-up. - Philippine Entertainment Portal
Fall in love all over again with ‘My Girl'
My Girl—the hit Korean drama series which swept the Filipino viewers off their feet when it was aired by ABS-CBN in 2006—is back with an all-new Pinoy twist with the first ever adaptation of Koreanovela on Philippine TV.
Kim Chiu plays the role of Jasmine, a Fil-Chinese girl whose zest for life never wavers despite her endless struggles. Her destiny changes once she crosses paths with Julian (Gerald Anderson) who asks her to pretend to be his long-lost cousin to grant his grandfather’s dying wish. As they carry on with their charade however, Jasmine learns that nothing good will come out of the ruse, especially when it leads to some romantic confusion. In an increasingly complicated situation, where will fate lead these "partners in crime?"
Fans definitely have to tune in and witness the hottest teen love team in the country KIMERALD take on these popular roles. In fact, directors Erick Salud and Jerome Pobocan are all praises for the two talented stars for their exemplary performance. They also reveal that Kim and Gerald’s remarkable chemistry both in reel and real life makes it easy for them to shoot the super kilig scenes between the adorable Jasmine and Julian.
Also part of the cast are Enchong Dee (Nico), Nina Jose (Anika), Alex Gonzaga (Christine), David Chua (Jeffrey), and Regine Angeles (Sheila) who’ll definitely keep things on the romantic front interesting. The quirky characters played by Ronaldo Valdez, Bing Loyzaga, Lito Pimentel, K Brosas, and DJ Durano will complete the fun and drama of Kapamilya’s latest TV offering. Catch the Pinay My Girl starting this Monday, May 26, right after Lobo on Primetime Bida.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Toni Gonzaga: ‘I’m just lucky’
Toni Gonzaga is the star of several hit movies, host of a number of hit shows, and singer with two platinum-award winning albums. But for all of her success, she believes that it’s all due to luck.
“I think sa business na ito, 80 percent ang luck, 10 percent ang attitude, at 10 percent ang talent. That’s it for me. I’m speaking for myself,” she explains during the recent launch of her third album, Love Is… Her third album contains her renditions of all-time favorites, such as You’re In Love, If I Give You My Heart, Take Me, I’ll Follow You, Insensitive, Steep, I’ve Been Waiting, and Someone’s Always Saying Goodbye. There’s also an original composition, Incapable, included in the album.
“I know that I can do so many things. But I also know that someone out there can do so much more and so much better than I do. I’m just so fortunate that I’ve been given the chances and the breaks and I was blessed with luck.”
Luck is definitely on her side. Toni is currently one of the bestselling local recording artists. Her second album, Falling In Love, is a big hit, selling a whopping 29,000 units--despite the music piracy problem. Her record label, Star Records, adds that the album is continuing to sell well.
While she is flattered with the platinum and multi-media star monickers that have been bestowed on her, she realizes that they also carry some pressure. “When you’re in the business and people start to appreciate you and recognize your abilities and how you do your work, it’s flattering and overwhelming. But at the same time, it’s something that you don’t want to put into your head,” Toni explains. “Gusto ko lang siyang i-embrace pero ayoko siyang ilagay sa sistema ko.”
She believes that these names mean she has to live up to them, to prove herself worthy. “You have to prove yourself more and more every year and it does not stop,” she ends.
KC as Darna? A dream come true - Richard
MANILA, PhilippinesPumirma na si KC Concepcion ng kontrata sa GMA Films para sa Valentine movie nila ni Richard Gutierrez. At dahil ito ang unang pagkakataon na nakatapak si KC sa bakuran ng Kapuso network, hindi napigilan ng ilang press people na itanong – posible kaya na si KC ang susunod na “Darna?"
Kasama kasi sa plano ng GMA 7 na sabay paliparin sa primetime sina “Darna" na ginampanan noon ni Angel Locsin at si “Captain Barbell" na dating ginampanan ni Richard.
Minsan na rin nagpahayag si Mega Star Sharon Cuneta na gusto niyang mag-Darna ang kanyang magandang dalaga na si KC.
“Kung Ok lang kay Chard?," tugon ni KC sa tanong ng media sa posibilidad na siya ang maging “Darna."
“That will be a dream come true," sagot naman ng aktor.
Aminado si KC na kabado siya sa unang pagtapak sa bakuran ng GMA network. Ngunit ang kaba ay napalitan ng excitement dahil sa mainit na pagtanggap sa kanya ng mga top executives ng Kapuso network.
Magkasama sina Richard at KC na pumasok sa Executive Board Room sa 16th floor ng GMA Network kung saan ginawa ang contract signing. Dito ay mainit na welcome ang ibinigay sa kanya ng top executives ng GMA Films na sina Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Joey Abacan, at Noel Ferrer.
Kasama rin sa contract signing si Direk Joey Javier Reyes na madidirek ng Valentine movie nina KC at Richard na may working title “When I Met You."
Dahil mismong si Direk Joey ang nagbigay ng katiyakan na magiging “very sweet" ang gagawin nila movie, hindi maiwasan na biruin kung magkahulugan ng loob sina Richard at KC.
“I’m not closing my door or anything…lets see what will happen… we'll take it step by step," ayon kay Richard.
“We gonna have fun. We gonna rock and roll," tugon naman ni KC.
Pero ano kaya ang pinakagusto ni Richard na parte ng katawan ni KC? At si KC kay Chard?
“Eyes and lips," sagot ni gwapong aktor. “Eyes and lips," tugon naman ni KC. - Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Code Name: Asero brings Richard, Heart Evangelista closer
MANILA, Philippines - Lalong naging malapit sa isa’t-isa sina Richard Gutierrez at Heart Evangelista matapos ang ilang linggong pananatili sa Dubai upang mag-shoot ng ilang eksena para sa bagong primetime serye ng GMA 7 na “Codename: Asero."
Katunayan, may ibinigay pang souvenir ang binatang aktor sa broken hearted na dalaga na kabi- break lang sa kanyang boyfriend na si Jericho Rosales.
Ano kaya ang souvenir na ‘yon?
“Gusto nyang mag-uwi ng camel… sabi ko hindi pwede kaya ibinili ko lang siya ng stuff toy na camel," kwento ni Richard sa Chika Minute ng GMA news na 24 Oras nitong Martes.
Maraming bitbit na karanasan ang dalawa mula sa ilang linggong shooting sa Dubai at isa na rito ang mainit na klima sa Dubai. Ngunit sa kabila nito, naging masaya at maganda ang resulta ng kanilang trabaho roon.
“Parang pelikula talaga ang dating ng mga kinunan naming sa Dubai. Iba yun texture…saka ang ganda ng resulta on screen ng mga ginawa naming," pagmamalaki ni Richard.
May eksena naman si Heart kung saan nagsasayaw ito na ala-belly dancing. Nangangahulugan kaya ito na magpapa-sexy na ang dalaga?
“Sexy siya pero hindi dahil sa gusto kong magpasexy but because ‘yon yun kultura na inembrace namin at gusto naming i-share sa mga Filipino," paglilinaw ni Heart.
Puro papuri ang sinabi ni Heart sa kanyang bagong ka-love team na si Richard dahil sa ginawang pag-asikaso sa kanya sa Dubai at suporta sa kanyang problema sa puso.
“He's a very good person to talk to. Totoong tao siya. I’m very happy malaking tulong ang naibigay ni Richard," ayon kay Heart.
“Mahirap din magbigay sa tao ng unsolicited advice. I just want to comfort her sa anumang problema na pinagdadaanan nya," sambit naman ng gwapong aktor. - Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV
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After Gabby Concepcion’s much-talked about return to showbiz and his well-received performance in Maalaala Mo Kaya, he finally embarks on his biggest comeback project to date. The taping of his much-awaited teleserye Iisa Pa Lamang began last May 19, with no less than the teleserye queen herself, Claudine Barretto, playing opposite Gabby.
Iisa Pa Lamang is bound to be another huge ABS-CBN offering with a powerhouse cast that includes Diether Ocampo, Angelica Panganiban, Cherie Pie Picache, Laurice Guillen, Matt Evans, Melissa Ricks, and Ms. Susan Roces. Ruel Bayani and Manny Palo direct this drama series that has all of showbiz abuzz. Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha has been tapped to sing the teleserye’s theme song.
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Judy Ann Santos dismisses reports that she and Ryan Agoncillo have already set a wedding date
from www.pep.ph
Hindi pa rin matapus-tapos ang katanungan kung totoo nga bang magpapakasal na ang magkasintahang sina Judy Ann Santos at Ryan Agoncillo. Balita kasing niregaluhan ni Ryan ng diamond ring si Judy Ann habang nagbabakasyon sila sa isang beach resort sa Dumaguete last weekend. May lumabas ring balita na sa November 5 na raw ang petsa ng kasal ng dalawa.
"Bakit naman November 5? Why not November 1?" natatawang balik-tanong ni Judy Ann sa phone interview sa kanya ng talent manager niyang si Alfie Lorenzo na nailathala ngayon, May 16, sa Abante Tonite.
Ayon kay Alfie, bagama't matagal na ang relasyon nina Juday at Ryan, hindi naman nagmamadaling magpakasal ang magkasintahan. Sa katunayan, pinaghahandaan nilang mabuti ang kanilang magiging desisyon sa pag-aasawa.
Isang halimbawa na ibinigay ng talent manager-columnist ay ang mga sagot ni Ryan sa tuwing siya ay tatanungin ng press kung kailan ang planong pagpapakasal nila ni Juday. Halata umano sa mga sagot nito na kahit alam ni Ryan na mas malaki ang kinikita ni Juday kesa sa kanya ay gumagawa siya ng paraan upang makaipon para sa kanilang kinabukasan.
Ani Alfie, "Aware si Ryan na hindi sila pareho ng talent fee ni Juday. Meaning, mas malaki ang kita ni Juday kesa sa kanya. Kaya ang palaging sagot ni Ryan kung ikakasal na ba sila ni Juday ay pabirong: ‘Hindi pa po. Kulang pa ang naipon ko para sa wedding reception. Baka maubos, e, wala na kaming makain kinabukasan!'
Later on, noong may konting ipon na siguro si Ryan, iba na ang diskarte niya: ‘Nag-iipon pa po ako para pampagawa ng bahay.'
PEAK OF JUDY ANN'S CAREER. Isa pang posibleng dahilan ng kawalan muna ng agarang plano na magpakasal ay ang patuloy na offer kay Juday ng mga proyekto para sa endorsements, TV shows, at pelikula.
Sa interview kay Judy Ann, ipinaliwanag ng aktres na kailangan niyang mag-focus sa kanyang career dahil marami na rin ang mga artista ngayon na hindi nabibigyan ng pagkakataon ng tulad ng kanyang tinatamasa ngayon.
"Ang dami pong mga tao na walang trabaho," aniya. "Ang daming gusto man nila, e, walang pagkakitaan. Marami ring mga artista ang medya-medya lang ang kita. Ngayon ko pa po ba tatalikuran itong matagal ko nang ipinagdasal, baka naman po magalit sa akin ang Diyos? Inuulan, binabaha po ako ng suwerte ngayon, which I know Ryan is a part ng total development ko.
"Bakit ko po tatanggihan itong grasyang ngayon lang dumating sa akin? Samantalang alam kong ibinigay sa akin ng Diyos ang lahat ng ito, to make me emotionally, physically, and financially stable? And when I have enough, that's the time haharapin na namin ni Ryan ang isang panibagong buhay, panibagong pakikipagsapalaran sa buhay may asawa na malayo sa showbiz na kinalakihan ko, showbiz kapalit ng isang matahimik na buhay may asawa na magpapamilya na."
Sa huli, pinaalalahanan ni Judy Ann ang mga taong patuloy na nagtatanong tungkol sa kanyang planong pagpapakasal.
Aniya, "Huwag silang mainip. Tulad ng ilang beses ko na ring nasagot, hindi namin ililihim at publiko ang unang makakaalam 'pag nagdesisyon na kami ni Ryan na talikuran ang lahat ng hirap at ginhawang tinatamasa namin sa ngayon.
"Huwag po silang mag-alala, walang malilihim dahil ito ay isang bagay na dapat lang ipagmalaki. Its like announcing, ‘Yehey! I've found my man at last! May magpapakasal na sa akin! Thank you po, Lord!"
"Dyesebel" star Marian Rivera denies commenting ABS-CBN's "Marina" is 'bilasa'
from: www.pep.ph
Pinuntahan ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang young actress na si Marian Rivera sa latest MTV shoot ng isa sa cuts ng bagong ilalabas na album ni Ogie Alcasid mula sa Universal Records, ang remake ng Pabs Dadivas hit na "Kung Sakali Man," na isang komposisyon ni Vic Sotto.
Ginanap ang nasabing shoot sa Infinity Condominium sa The Fort, Makati City, kahapon, May 16. Si Marian ang leading lady ni Ogie sa nabanggit na music video. Isa lamang ito sa selections na ipapaloob sa album ni Ogie na may pamagat na The Great Filipino Songbook, na magtatampok sa unforgettable pop classics na compositions ng mga legendary songwriter, as interpreted by Ogie.
Inusisa agad ng PEP si Marian sa isyung may kinalaman sa diumano'y pambabastos niya sa ABS-CBN through her comment na kesyo "bilasa" na ang telefantasya na Marina ni Claudine Barretto, na may rerun ngayon sa Kapamilya network, dahil parang sumasabay ito sa pagpapalabas ng Dyesebel ng GMA-7 na nagtatampok kay Marian.
"Gusto ko lang klaruhin ang tungkol diyan na wala akong sinasabing bilasa ang Marina," paglilinaw ni Marian. "Ang sinabi ko, sariwang-sariwa si Dyesebel. Kung mayroong mga taong minasama ang comment ko na yun, problema na nila yun.
"Pero walang dahilan para ma-interpret nila sa maling anggulo yung sinabi ko. Excuse me, hindi ko ugaling mambastos. Wala akong binabanggit na pangalan ng ibang show o network, at ang pinakikialaman ko lang naman ay ang sarili naming show," tahasang sabi ng young actress.
STILL THE SAME. Hindi maiiwasang i-nega si Marian dahil na rin sa tinatamasang kasikatan ngayon. Kesyo nagbago na raw siya at lumaki na ang ulo. Ano ang masasabi niya rito?
"That's not true," diin niya. "Marami ang nakakakilala sa akin na ganito pa rin naman ako, at hindi nagbabago. Naririnig lang siguro nila na outspoken ako sa mga issue, pero unfair na sabihing dahil lang sa ipinagtatanggol ko ang sarili ko ay yumabang na ako at lumaki ang ulo.
"Marami talagang lumalabas na kung anu-anong negative tungkol sa akin, pero hindi ko na lang pinapansin. Nagsasalita lang ako to defend myself. Pero hindi na ako magsasalita pa uli para lang palakihin yun."
Patuloy niya, "For as long as marami pa rin ang naniniwala sa akin, at yung mga nagmamahal sa akin, alam nila ang real score at naiintindihan nila ako, I don't need to explain."
Sino naman kasi ang hindi mawiwindang sa dami ng endorsements ni Marian ngayon? By July ay may tatlong bagong endorsements ni Marian ang lalabas, na massive ang magiging campaign dito kaya tiyak na lalo na naman siyang magiging target ng kanyang mga kritiko.
"Wala akong masasabi kung hindi yung dapat ay magpasalamat na lang ako sa blessings na dumarating sa akin. Sana lang ay magtuloy-tuloy na ganito," pahayag niya.
DYESEBEL'S SUCCESS. Nagkuwento rin si Marian tungkol sa bago niyang telefantasya na Dyesebel, na patuloy ang pangunguna sa ratings sa Mega Manila at sa NUTAM.
"Masaya naman ako sa taping ng Dyesebel," banggit ni Marian. "At least, sa ngayon, hindi na muna ako naka-costume ng sirena. Sa istorya ay may mga paa na ako, yun nga lang, pangit ang hitsura ko. Nilalagyan ako ng prosthetics. Hindi ito kasing-hirap ng mga dating pagte-taping namin."
May nakatakda ring umpisahang bagong pelikula si Marian para sa GMA Films, kung saan makakatambal niya ang kanyang leading ma sa Dyesebel na si Dingdong Dantes. Ang pelikula nila ay may working title na Amnesia.
"First time namin ni Dingdong together sa pelikula. Kaya I'm sure may bagong excitement pa rin dito kahit nga matagal na rin kaming magkasama sa mga teleserye, na nag-umpisa sa very successful na Marimar, at ito ngang Dyesebel.
"Hindi ko pa alam ang ibang detalye [tungkol sa pelikula]. Let's just wait kung kailan talaga magsisimula. Mayroong nagbalita sa akin na may project daw with Gabby Concepcion, pero hindi ko rin sigurado 'yan," sabi ni Marian.
THANKFUL TO FANS. Ipinagtapat ni Marian sa PEP na mas lalong tumitindi ang pagmamahal niya sa kanyang fans sa panahong ito na sinasabing matindi na ang kasikatan niya.
"Sila naman ang dahilan talaga kung bakit naririto ako, dahil sa pagtangkilik nila sa mga ginagawa ko. Very grateful talaga ako sa kanila, kaya nga after SOP, I see to it, kahit paano ay nakakausap ko ang fans na nagpupunta doon para makita ako," lahad ni Marian.
Inusisa rin namin kay Marian ang kanyang financial assets sa kasalukuyan dahil sa dami ng endorsements niya at successful din ang TV shows niya.
"Kotse pa lang ang naipupundar ko," medyo nahihiya pang sagot ng young actress. "Mahirap kasing magsalita tungkol sa ganyang mga bagay at baka ma-misinterpret ako at sabihing nagyayabang na ako. Tama na sa akin ang ganito muna, and yes naman, may naipupundar ako.
"Nasabi ko na nga yung tungkol sa franchising ng Karimadon na gusto kong pasukan, at magkaroon ng mga tindahan. Pero hanggang ngayon, pina-process pa rin. Medyo matagal dahil gusto ko, ako rin mismo ang mag-aasikaso," pagwawakas ni Marian
Friday, May 16, 2008
Marian, Dingdong looking forward to new movie
Excited na sina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes sa unang pelikula na kanilang pagtatambalan kasama si Iza Calzado.
“Sana Matuloy… Ako its one thing I’m looking forward to," pahayag ng aktor sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras.
Hirit naman ni Marian: “Hindi pa kami gumagawa ni Dingdong ng movie…(bale) first time namin ito if even na matuloy."
Nabuo ang love team nina Marian at Dingdong sa super hit na primetime drama series ng GMA 7 na “Marimar." Ngayon, gabi-gabing naman silang inaabangan ng kanilang mga fans sa nangungunang telefantasya sa buong bansa, ang “Dyesebel."
Kaya naman daw doble ang nararamdaman nilang kasiyahan dahil sa mainit na pagsubaybay sa kanila ng mga tao.
“Napatunayan sa amin na yun suporta hindi talaga umalis… yun pagmamahal sa amin nandyan pa rin. And the more na lalo talaga kaming nagaganahan," ayon kay Dingdong
“Yun magkaroon ako ng paa inabangan talaga yun. Masaya ako na pinapasok muli nila si ‘Dyesebel’ sa tahanan nila," pahayag ni Marian.
Ngayon na nagkaroon na ng paa at pumangit si ‘Dyesebel,’ dapat abangan ang muli nilang pagkikita ni “Fredo" na ginampanan ni Dingdong. - GMANews.TV
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How far can a mother go to prove her love for her son? Love for her family makes a mother swallow her pride this September 1, on ABS-CBN’s longest running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. Delivering another moving episode, Glenda’s life story will star controversial actress Rosanna Roces. Sharing lead status with Osang as her womanizing husband is award winning actor Albert Martinez.
Under the helm of Jeffery Jeturian and with a script by Ruel Montañez, Rosanna becomes Glenda, the martyr wife and mother who would do anything to keep her sick son happy. Because of her schizophrenic son’s desire to see their family under one roof, Glenda endures humiliation living in the same house as her husband and his mistress.
Also starring Dimples Romana, Empress Schuck, Angela Antonia, Marco Aytona and Goyong, the episode takes a look at how family dynamics are destroyed by an irresponsible father and how a mother takes extra steps to keep her family together. Catch Rosanna Roces doing drama once again on the small screen in this emotional tale on Maalaala Mo Kaya, on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida right after Pinoy Dream Academy.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
SHARON CUNETA – NASIRAAN NG ULO SA LONDON?
In line with the 30th anniversary of Sharon Cuneta and the 15th anniversary of Star Cinema, both powerhouses are giving an offering to their fans: Caregiver.
It should be remembered na apat na taon din nawala sa big screen si Mega that’s why Caregiver is a very special project for
Many crucial scenes were even shot in
On her role,
“Hindi ko talaga kaya. First time ko kasing malayo sa dalawang bulilit na ganu’n katagal. Sobrang nangulila ako, sobrang awang-awa ako sa sarili ko. Na minsan nag-uusap kami, ilang minuto iyak lang ako nang iyak.
“Ako ang tumatawag lagi. Umiiyak din si Miel. Nakaka-homesick. Du’n ko talaga nakita kung gaano kahalaga sa akin si Kiko, kung gaano ko siya kamahal at ang aming mga anak. Ayoko nang malayo ng ganu’n katagal.”
But Mega says that it is all worth it because she’s mega proud of the movie.
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Bianca King refuses to be compared to Katrina Halili
Ayaw ni Bianca King na ikumpara siya kay Katrina Halili bilang kontrabida ni Marian Rivera dahil magkaiba raw ang kanilang forte sa pagganap ng kanilang mga papel.
Kung si Katrina ay si “Angelika" na nagpahirap sa buhay ni “Marimar" noon, si Bianca naman ay “Betty" na magiging karibal sa puso ni Marian kay “Fredo" (Dingdong Dantes) sa fantaserye ng GMA 7 na “Dyesebel" ngayon.
“Katrina’s style is different from mine. So far kasi ang line ng pagiging kontrabida ni Katrina medyo sexy… ako naman laging sosyal…so we have our own niche," paliwanag ni Bianca sa panayam ng entertainment reporter na si Lhar Santiago para sa Chika Minute ng 24 Oras.
Iniiwasan din umano ni Bianca na magkasamaan sila ng loob ni Marian lalo na sa mga maselang eksena kung saan hindi maiwasan na magkasakitan sila.
“Kasi na-mention nya na before hindi sila medyo naging ok ni Katrina…hindi sila nag-uusap. Kami ni Marian ngayon we make it a point na kapag wala kaming eksena nag-uusap talaga kami," kwento pa ni Bianca.
Kamusta naman kaya ang kanyang love life ngayon na madalas na makitang magkasama sila ng vocalist ng bandang “Hale" na si Champ?
“I prefer not to talk about those thing," nakangiting sagot ni Bianca na nais panatilihing pribado ang kanyang love life. - GMANews.TV
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A day in the set of ‘Lobo'
Being a celebrity is not as glamorous as most people would like to believe. When ABS-CBN.com visited the House of Elle set of Lobo last April 9, Angel Locsin and Dimples Romana were taping their scenes under the scorching summer sun. But as uncomfortable they may have been working in scorching temperatures, they had ready smiles and hellos as the ABS-CBN.com crew arrived. It was already 2:30 pm when Angel finally had her lunch together with Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina and the rest of the crew. It was very much like how any average family would eat their meals: lots of kwentuhan and kulitan amongst them. But Angel ate quickly to accommodate an interview before they had to resume taping. Despite her tiring shoot, Angel managed to relax while sharing her thoughts on Lobo, love, and, life. Around 4:30 pm, they shot the scene where Lyka confronts Trixie about her role as Lyka’s warden (aired last April 11) at House of Elle’s rooftop. Direk Cathy’s drive for perfection and precision was very much evident. Every now and then she would shout comments or give directives to improve the scene. "Hindi ko gusto ang energy," she would say to change the ambiance of the scene. To get exactly what she wanted of actress Dimples Romana, she said, "Ipakita mo yung light na Trixie pero nasaktan: ‘Di lang dahil kaibigan mo ko kaya naging close ako sa ‘yo… Higit pa ko sa kaibigan mo, ako ang tagapagbantay mo.’" At other times, Direk Cathy would make sure that the lines were delivered accurately. Blocking the shots proved to be another challenge. This was evident during Zoe’s (Lauren Young) confrontation with Lyka at the same location. Markers were placed on the ground, but the actors who were so absorbed in their roles would lose their blocking from time to time. Artistic distractions like Zoe’s hair falling on her face were also fixed for cleaner shots. No doubt about it: Direk Cathy would never compromise production value just to be over and done with the taping. Most of them had been working non-stop since 5 am, but none of them aired any complaints. The Lobo cast and crew were even energetic enough to gamely pose for some photos in between shoots. Even as the ABS-CBN.com crew was done for the day and ready to head home, the Lobo team were still at it, working hard to perfect each scene. For them the work day wasn’t quite over yet.
PEP: Dyesebel tops April NUTAM
Registering an impressive 35.7 percent rating, Marian Rivera's Dyesebel conquered the entire archipelago to lead the Top Weekday Programs in the primetime category for the month of April.
According to the Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) data forwarded by AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) late yesterday, May 14, the legendary Filipino mermaid bagged the top spot in the highly-contested nationwide race, considering that Dyesebel piloted only on April 28.
Closely pursuing Dyesebel's tail was ABS-CBN's new karaoke show The Singing Bee, which averaged 33.7 percent. Unlike in Mega Manila, ABS-CBN dominated the bracket with Kung Fu Kids (32.8 percent), Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin's Lobo (31.2 percent), Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (30.2 percent), and TV Patrol World (29.9 percent) all flexing their muscles to secure the second to sixth positions.
Settling for seventh spot was Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado via its 28.8 percent mark. Richard Gutierrez's Kamandag, on the other hand, stood closely with a 28 percent rating.
In the daytime contest, Wowowee still held the lead over Pilipinas, Game KNB? and perennial rival Eat Bulaga. For the month of April, Willie Revillame's controversial noontime show generated a comfortable 22.3 percent rating as compared to Edu Manzano's game show, which had 19.6 tally. Mega Manila darling Eat Bulaga! still can't seem to fix the nationwide puzzle as it remained planted in the third spot with 17.2 percent rating.
Interestingly, cartoons proved that they are still a force to reckon with. Collecting an identical 14.6 percent rating, Powerpuff Girls Z and the lovable Japanese character Doraemon barged inside the Top 10 to complete the roster.
The Kapamilya network bludgeoned the daytime weekend race as it dominated the competition. GMA-7's only saving grace was Eat Bulaga! which came in at No. 4 with a 17.7 percent rating to beat ABS-CBN's Your Song by a narrow margin.
Conspicuously absent from the Top 10 weekend programs are Mega Manila topraters SOP, Showbiz Central, Kap's Amazing Stories, Mel & Joey, Imbestigador, among others.
GMA-7 fared at least fairly well in the Top Weekend Programs for primetime. Michael V's Bitoy's Funniest Videos managed to nail the 5th spot overall to shatter ABS-CBN's strong showing. Occupying the top spot in the said category was Komiks Presents Kapitan Boom with 31.1 percent rating. Kapitan Boom's triumph pretty much set the tone as other Kapamilya programs—Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus, I Am KC, and Goin' Bulilit—followed suit and raked in impressive numbers to grab the top positions.
Here are the Top 10 weekday and weekend programs for the month of April based on a survey conducted by AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines among NUTAM households:
Top Weekday Programs (Primetime)
1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 35.7%
2. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 33.7%
3. Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN) - 32.8%
4. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 31.2%
5. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 30.2%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 29.9%
7. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 28.8%
8. Kamandag (GMA-7) - 28%
9. Palos (ABS-CBN) - 24.2%
10. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 22.5%
Top Weekday Programs (Daytime)
1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
2. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 19.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.2%
4. Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17%
6. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 16.1%
7. One Piece (GMA-7) - 15.3%
8. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 14.9%
9. Powerpuff Girls Z (GMA-7) - 14.6%
10. Doraemon (GMA-7) - 14.6%
Top Weekend Programs (Primetime)
1. Komiks Presents Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) - 31.1%
2. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 28.2%
3. I Am KC (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
4. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 27%
5. Bitoy's Funniest Videos Yari Ka! (GMA-7) - 26.1%
6. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 24.5%
7. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
8. Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) - 21.4%
9. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 20.5%
10. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 20.5%
Top Weekend Programs (Daytime)
1. Invasion: Philippines vs. The World (ABS-CBN) - 29.5%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 23%
3. ASAP '08 (ABS-CBN) - 18.8%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.7%
5. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
6. Cinema FPJ: Da King On ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 16.1%
7. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 15.6%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%
9. Love Spell (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
10. Entertainment Live! (ABS-CBN) - 13.8% - Philippine Entertainment Portal
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