A new life for KC Concepcion

After the ups and downs of KC Concepcion this year 2011, she is set to take higher heights for her career. She wrapped up the drama and rediscovered her self with new look, KC renewed her contract with ABSCBN under the management of VIVA.  Lots of exciting projects are set for this lovely lady. She is part of the much anticipated primetime drama ‘Alta’ with Angelica Panganiban and Gretchen Barreto. She also shared via Bandila that she will be doing a new talk show and hosting stints. She is eager to pursue her hosting career and she will be regularly seen on ASAP every Sunday.

But aside from these exciting new projects, KC will be also hosting the newest talent show of ABSCBN. She will be hosting the Philippines’ grandest and newest reality show “The X Factor Philippines”. The show is set to be aired in the first half of 2012 and joined by four judges and mentors. Kc will be visiting various cities in the Philippines for the preliminary auditions.

So with the success of America’s X Factor where Melanie Amaro was hailed as the first grand champion, it’s time that Philippines have to show the world our talent. With a very lovely and witty host, I am pretty sure that this will be a big hit. Congratulations Kc and we will see more of you this 2012.

Credit:

Mr. Jeman Bunyi Villanueva of http://blog.orangemagazinetv.com/

Star Cinema's Segunda Mano

Ever wondered who was the owner of your bag you bought in Greenhills or Ukay?

Have it ever crossed in your mind how things around the house originated, especially antiques?

This December, be terrified with Star Cinema’s suspense horror film.

 Segunda Mano, a movie of Star Cinema for 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival is one of the much awaited movies this year. A dream come true project, this is how can I describe the movie. This is the combination of gigantic talents of two rival networks, GMA-7 and ABSCBN-2. Starring the gems of ABSCBN, Angelica Panganiban and Multimedia Queen, Kris Aquino and joined by GMA’s premiere leading man, Dingdong Dantes. This is also the comeback of Movie Queen Ms. Helen Gamboa.

Ms. Helen plays the character of Adela, mother of Mabel (Kris Aquino). After the tragic death of her young daughter Marie, Adela grieved so much that she unintentionally lost affection for her other child Mabel. Adela knows that she can’t stand to lose her remaining daughter now that Mabel is haunted by a seemingly vengeful ghost.

Dingdong, on the other hand plays the character of Ivan Galvez, a rich and successful architect and recuperating from past heartache. Mabel and Ivan found love in a hopeless place. After he proposes to her, she started to experience thrilling encounters with a violent ghost that smash chaos on her and the people around her. Meanwhile, Angelica plays a very mysterious role that will make the audience think until the end of the film.

Director of the movie, Binibining Joyce Bernal attended the blog conference of the movie held at Tea Cup, Mother Ignacia. She shared motivations and visuals on how she came up with this film. She shared her personal experiences on encountering elements or ghost back in Sampaguita Pictures. Writer Joel Mercado explains how they came up with the concept of horror with the elements of a second hand items. He said that Filipinos are fond of buying signatures items but they don’t want to spend much that why many people settle for less expensive and second hand items.

I had a chance to ask Bb. Joyce about what makes Kris Aquino very appealing to horror films. In her reply, she describes Kris’ expression very communicative. She has the gift of convincing people how a certain scenario could be terrifying.

This Christmas, give you self and young loved ones a thrill on their spines and have a spooky holiday. I am inviting everyone to catch Star Cinema’s sure hit, Segunda Mano starring Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban and Ms. Helen Gamboa. 

Da Best Ang Pasko Ng Pilipino - ABSCBN 2011 Christmas Station ID

ABSCBN launched their 2011 Christmas station ID. “Da Best Ang Pasko Ng Pilipino” is their theme and sung by YouTube sensation Maria Aragon together with the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus, and joined by more than a hundred Kapamilya stars from ABS-CBN Entertainment, News and Current Affairs, Regional Network Group TV personalities, DZMM anchors and Tambayan 101.9 DJs as well as Kapamilyas from The Filipino Community worldwide. The video was shot in different places in the Philippines including other countries like United States, London in Europe, in the Middle East or even in neighboring Tokyo Japan.  Indeed, this Christmas persuades that no Filipino will be lonely anywhere he is in the world.

11 Years Old Maria Aragon

In the video, Piolo Pascual soothes a kababayan at the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan. While John Lloyd Cruz, Coco Martin, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes blow a family in Los Angeles, California. Jed Madela, first “Star Power” Female Pop Superstar Angeline Quinto, and “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 2 Champion Marcelito Pomoy serenade the Filipino community in Los Angeles.

The theme song “Da Best Ang Pasko ng Pilipino” was written by Creative Communications Management head Robert Labayen, while the music was composed and produced by Jimmy Antiporda for Star Records.

This very much anticipated station ID launch, which will also debut simultaneously with ABS-CBN on Studio 23, Hero TV, Lifestyle Network  DZMM, TeleRadyo, Velvet, Cinema One, ANC, Myx, Balls, and even abroad via The Filipino Channel, kicks off ABS-CBN Christmas campaign for 2011.

courtesy of ABSCBN.com

ABSCBN acquires Mars Ravelo’s Darna etc.

Internet buzzers have been talking about the forth coming of Darna on ABSCBN. Mr. Eric John Salut, AdProm Head of Kapamilya Network twitted about the 13 exclusive rights of Mars Ravelo granted to ABSCBN including Darna, Dyesebel, Jack En Jill etc. The question now is who among the ABSCBN stars will take the role of the epic female heroine.

Anne Curtis is bet to portray the role for Dyesebel, and Angel Locsin is bet for being the Darna again. It was remembered that in 2005, Angel played Darna in the TV for GMA7. Angel’s Darna was a success for it was tagged as first primetime series to reach a 47.1% rating (according to AGB and AC-Nielsen) in its pilot episode, the highest rating for a pilot episode in the Philippine TV history, beating Pangako Sa’yo with its 46.5%. It gained a 52.1% rating on its 4th episode. It is because of the first appearance of Darna from Narda. It was the highest rating achieved by a show on GMA-7. Its highest rating was 52.1% while the lowest was 33.3%. The overall ratings were 39.9%. Will Angel take the role again or ABSCBN will raffle the role for their young and popular stars?

For unofficial list of ABSCBN celebs that can probably play the role of Darna, here are my bets:

Jessy Mendiola 

The idea of Jessy to portray the role is just so perfect. With this girl vibrant and radiant skin and sexy and flawless aura – no one can resist her charm - following the step of beauty and sexy style of Angel Locsin. I am really eyeing her for the role. 

Sarah Geronimo  

Sarah can also be qualified for the role. She is popular and tagged as young icon. She could follow the steps taken by two Darna Singers – Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez.

Cristine Reyes 

I think Cristine has already matured and ready to take higher steps in her career. She can be one of the sexiest Darna can ever be.

Kim Chui

Kim’s charm is undeniably effective. She is one of Kapamilya gems and she can be effective portraying Darna – The Chinita girl.

Erich Gonzales

From Nene to Darna – what a transition. Erich can actually be one of the youngest versions of epic female heroine. But she needs to do training for the role required fighting scenes.

source: http://pinoybizsurfer.blogspot.com/2011/06/bato-ni-darna-nasa-kapamilya-network-na.html 

Youtube Philippines

Youtube Philippines was officially unveiled yesterday, Thursday, October 9, 2011 at Blue Leaf Tent, Taguig City. 

courtesy of Move.PH

This mark the first localized taste of the popular video site in Southeast Asia and ranked 34^th in the world.

Google who owns the Youtube site refer to Filipinos being creative and habitual in patronizing the website and a great evident to this are the launch to international stardom of two local breed Arnel Pineda and Charice Pempengco through this site.

It would be remembered how Charice rose to fame after being discovered in a Youtube video singing in Korean show. But now Charice took everyone by storm and being guested in America’s premiere show including Ellen DeGeneres show and Oprah and many more. Charice is now an outstanding performer ruling over the world and vowed ever crowd. And Charice sent a video message for the launch during the event.

During the event, President Noynoy Aquino III launch the updated presidential channels atwww.youtube.com/govph and www.youtube.com/rtvmalacanang. 

President Aquino will participate in Youtube’s World View live interview series where the questions come directly from citizens. Aquino will be the first Asian head of state to participate in the program on November 4, 2011 along with US President Barack Obama. 

ABSCBN's Padre De Pamilya

Christopher De Leon accepted the offer of ABSCBN but will still be seen on TV5’s miniseries with Superstar Nora Aunor. The senior actor accepted a drama series in ABSCBN with Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales.  Mr. De Leon supposed to have a fantasy theme ala Narnia series with TV5 but he and his manager Lolit Solis accepted the drama with ABS.

The working title of his drama series with ABSCBN is ‘Padre De Pamilya’. Piolo Pascual uttered his excitement to work with Christopher De Leon. Jericho Rosales also expressed his own share of excitement over this long awaited opportunity. “I’m excited kasi kasama ko si Piolo and Boyet,” he exclaimed. Other notable showbiz personalities who will be taking part in the series “Padre de Pamilya” are Maricar Reyes, Denise Laurel and Rafael Rosell. 




photo courtesy of piolopascual facebook page

Regine Velasquez for ABSCBN’s My Binondo Girl

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velaquez’ voice mesmerized the theme song for ABSCBN’s newest primetime series. The latest offer features the comeback of Primetime Princess Kim Chiu for ‘My Binondo Girl’. The title of the song is ‘Sino Ako’ and been airing in the airwaves now.

But when asked if the songbird if she will switch networks, she said that she remain to be Kapuso and she don’t have plans of transferring the station. Meanwhile, the premiere of ‘My Binondo Girl’ will be on August 22. Kim Chiu is set to pair with her new screen partners – Jolo Revilla, Mateo Guidicelli and Xian Lim. The primetime series will also stars Comedy Queen Ai Ai Dela Alas, Gina Pareno, Cherry Pie Picache, Glydel Mercado and many more.

Here is the full trailer: 

It’s Official - Paulo Avelino now a Kapamilya !

Kapuso Starstruck alumna  paved his way to rival network ABSCBN. A tweet from ABSCBN’s gem Biboy Arboleda confirmed that the hunk is now officially a Kapamilya. Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino popularly known as Paulo Avelino rose to fame after he joined GMA’s reality show “Starstruck”. Too bad he didn’t bag home the grand prize.

He shocked the whole entertainment industry after she and his partner LJ Reyes admit that they are having a baby. Soon enough, they moved to US and Lj gave birth to an angel named Ethan Akio Reyes. They came back to the Philippines to continue their carrier and they are trying to win back everything they have left behind. True enough, with exert effort and dedication Paulo and Lj won their fame again. Paulo recently posed for Bench underwear, and shocked everyone in town. There are lots of potential to this man and soon be retell as one of leading man in local show business.

Goodluck and more power Paulo !

Album Review : Piolo Pascual - Timeless

Take it from the title itself – “Timeless”. This OPM album is very truthful to its objective to render everlasting music. The album contains 16 timeless tracks sung in Filipino and English. This was released on August 12, 2007 for Philippine Ultimate Heartthrob – Piolo Pascual. This is under Star Records, a recording company owned and managed by ABSCBN. The album reached the Gold status on September 16, 2007.

In this album, you can feel Piolo’s sincerity to give quality and outstanding album for his listeners. What I really like about this album is - it showcases combination of original and revival songs. Piolo serenades his listeners with his timeless renditions of popular songs.

The album starts with the songs ‘One More Chance’. This is the theme song for the box office movie of Star Cinema featuring bankable stars; Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. The songs exposes how a man wanting for another chance to love. Defeating the odds of time just to win back the love he once own. A very good song to be positioned in the beginning of the album. It is followed by a Tagalog song ‘Ikaw Na Nga’. Piolo sang very fluent and clearly in each of his song. I almost forgot that Piolo was a product of theater arts. The third track is ‘If Only Love’ with Toni Gonzaga. I’d like to take note of the beautiful arrangement for this song. 

The fourth to sixth songs are ‘Why Can’t Be Together’; ‘Nagmamahal ng Tunay’ and ‘There For Me’ respectively. Tagalog songs ‘Wagas’ and ‘Turuan Mo Ako’are two of my favorite track for this album. The next track is ‘To Hear You Say You Love Me’ featuring Jim Brickman. This song has a very beautiful lyrics and very addictive melody. Next song is ‘Ikaw Pa Rin’. As I listen to the song, I noticed that Piolo has a resemblance to Gary Valenciano’s voice. Especially when he stressed on the high notes. The next track is a cover of True Faith’s ‘Ikaw Pa Rin’. Piolo gave a very excellent rendition for this song with a twist of romantic ballad.

Followed by song ‘Ikaw Lamang’ – a theme song for his television series ‘Sa Piling Mo’ with Judy Ann Santos. Another track is ‘Walang Kapalit’ also a theme song for his TV series with the same title with Claudine Barreto this time. The last track is ‘Complete’ – a theme song for multivitamins Centrum which is endorsed by Piolo Pascual.

No doubt that Piolo Pascual is tagged as the Philippine Ultimate Heartthrob. Box Office films, Top Rated TV shows, Bankable Concerts and Multi Platinum Album. No doubt he remains to be successful for past years and to come. He maintains his star in the limelight despite the coming of young stars. The secret of his success is his humility and sincerity to his craft. Also, he never ending grateful to our almighty God.  

photo courtesy of Pep.ph and Google.com

Xian Lim and His Kileeg Pick Up Lines

As I was digging the web world due to anxious boredom, I came to a place wherein I met the cute and hot actor Xian Lim’s youtube videos. Xian Lim is ABSCBN talent introduced in Kapamilya drama series, Katorse with Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee. Born, Xian Alexander Lim on July 12, 1989 in a Filipino-Chinese descent. He is studying Management at the University of the East and also a member of the university’s men’s basketball varsity team.

This cute hunk is not just handsome but oozing with talent and sex appeal. He is a man is dozens of talents. He dance, he sing, he act – and play loads of instruments. Aside from playing basketball, Xian also plays many instruments including guitar, keyboard, ukulele, and even a trombone. In an interview with Push.com Xian said that his hobby is to collect musical instruments. He loves to play with it and just give him an instrument and he will play it for you.

Xian Lim singing How to Save a Life by Coldplay

Xian loves to upload videos of him performing renditions of popular songs in the Youtube. Also, he uploaded his video wherein he uttered his collected pick up lines. And I am very sure that many girls would fall to this pick up lines and even non female gender will drop their heart out.  Here are some:

Pag namatay ba ako, iiyak ka? Kasi ngayon pa lang, patay na ako sayo.

Miss, pwede ko bang itie ung shoe lases mo? So you won’t fall for anyone else.

Hindi ka ba nalulungkot, kasi nagiisa ka lang sa puso ko.

Para kang kuto, Coz I cant get you get out of my head.

So girls be prepare if you meet this guy, better keep your feet onshore because when he smiles – I’m sure your gonna fly. And boys, learn from the expert. And watch out for more of Xian on his youtube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/XianLim8. He will bealso seen in Kim Chui's upcoming series "Binondo Girl".

'Hiram' - An Immortal Song

An immortal song – This is how I will going to describe the song ‘Hiram’ by the Divine Diva, Zsa Zsa Padilla.

The song is about having a borrowed time just to be with someone who you love most. The song was written in the metaphoric Filipino language, originally sang and popularized by Zsa Zsa Padilla. It was originally used as theme song for the movie ‘Palimos ng Pag-ibig’ in 1986. The song was composed by Filipino composer George Canseco.

‘Hiram’ speaks about having borrowed moment to be the person you love even he is committed. Having a stolen moment together and enduring the love that they have known. This song is the most celebrated theme song for television soap operas. It was over and over used and I guess the most favorite song used for a local love story in Philippine TV.

July 12, 2004 when it was first used for Kris Aquino’s soap with the same title. The soap is shown on ABSCBN and runs until May 20, 2005. The story revolves around the relationships between Diana, Sophia, Beatrice, and Edward. Diana takes care of Beatrice's child Margaret after Beatrice dies. Sophia has a daughter Stephanie, from a past one night stand. The soap also starred Dina Bonnevie, Anne Curtis, Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann.

The second time this song was used as theme song is for the soap-opera ‘Palimos ng Pag-ibig’ starring Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo and Kristime Hermosa. This soap was a TV adaptation of 1986 movie of the same title. Palimos ng Pag-ibig was first serialized in Komiks before it was translated in the big screen. Nerissa Cabral was the creator and writer of the story. This movie was home of the famous tagline: "Para kang karenderiang bukas sa lahat ng gustong kumain!" (You're like a restaurant that's open to anyone who wants to eat!).

Now for the third time, the song ‘Hiram’ is used for a new soap on TV5 featuring new Kapatid princess, Nadine Samonte. Former Kapuso star signed exclusive contract for Kapatid Network. She will be paired by combacking actor Leandro Munoz and model turned actor Victor Silayan. This soap will be directed by ever gorgeous director Bb. Joyce Bernal.

How immortal isn’t it? One song used for three soap. I will not wonder if someday, this will be used again for another love story. I may not know why they keep on using it, but whenever I hear the song, I put shivers on my spine.

ABSCBN's New Lupang Hinirang Video Ad

In line with the 113th Independence Day celebration, ABSCBN launched their new National Anthem Video Ad featuring big names from their league of stars. The video started with Piolo Pascual running a torch carrying a flag along with other male celebrities with the like of Rafael Roselle, Luis Manzano, Diether Ocampo and Jericho Rosales. The following sequence seen was a native Pahiyas Festival featuring female Kapamilya stars - Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Empress Shuck, and Andi Eigenman. The video shows different Philippine landmarks including Manila, Bicol, Bohol, Intramuros, Cavite and many more.

ABSCBN President Charo Santos-Concio introduced the video with the network's building behind her. Judy Ann Santos was shoot in an old church in Guadalupe and the following sequence was Bea Alonzo and Angel Locsin was shoot in Kawit, Cavite. The female stars was stunningly beautiful with their Filipiniana Dress. The next sequence was with Gary Valenciano in beautiful Manila Bay. Along with other big names in showbiz industry, the video was shoot in various places in the Philippines.

The video also features national costumes and other festivals around the country. To see the video I am talking about, please click this link : 

MRT - Most Romantic Train (WEEHH ?)

I've been to Quezon City this morning, and from Makati, the best way to get to Quezon City ontime is to ride the Metro Rail Transit or better known as MRT.

Have you been to MRT ?

If you are coming from Guadalupe, Makati Station you will be welcome by the hot and famous billboards of Bench along with it is the legendary Pasig River. Bench billboards mostly offers gorgeous bodies and faces of different famous personalities like Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, Coco Martin, Jake Cuenca and a lot more. Going up to the train station, you will smell stingky fragrance of Guadalupe Market. Yung tipong kapag naamoy mo, ay day .. sorry na lang sayo. Hindi ka man pwedeng magreklamo, nakikiamoy ka lang namang. Upon walking, you will see bunch of Jeepneys and other passengers lining up for different routes. Then you need to use the escalator to get in the station fast. But -- Sorry The Machine Isnt Working -- you walk !

Walking ang drama mo ante. Bitbit ang isang katerbang libro at magazines, tirik pa si Sunshine (Sun) at ayaw paawat ng pawis mo sa pagtagaktak - tak - tak - tak - tak - tak - tak ( ayaw nga paawat eh.) Like me, ang panyong dala ko .. wala pa ako sa pupuntahan ko, basa na ! Pwede ko nang isampay ! Imberna ! Then we reached the train station. You can see many windows - without curtain. Subdivided siya ante, sa jilid (gilid) ang mga sakto ang paylaloo (bayad) at sa jitnabells (gitna) ang chika lang (indi sakto ang bayad). At kapag shungaers ka lost ka ! Then pay (bayad) na sa windows xp (window). After paying .. shooot thats it.

That doesnt end the challenge dear sorry. That is only the beginning of the journey to forever (charot hindi naman forever). After getting the Master/Visa/MRT Card .. you will insert it to a machine to get inside the train premises. Sorry - bongastra (bobita) si anti, wit (hindi) knowing (marunong) gumamit na chenelyn (thing).
But before that, a sleepy guard will try to check your thing. Then after getting in to the machine, get your card back and keep it - its not yours dont lose it, you will be needing it to get off the train station or else you'll be dead :).

The 1 million challenge starts when your feet walk to doorways of the train without body contact. I called it 'Battle Royale'. This is the moment that you will hear yourself cursing somebody and saying F*cK***** ... Ill Share to you this conversation welcomed me and my friend inside the train:

Ate: Umayos ka nga kanina ka pa ha.
Kuya: Anong kanina .. anu ba ginagawa ko sayo ?
Ate: Kanina ka pa dikit ng dikit .. nakakabastos ka na eh !!
Kuya: Anung dikit .. hindi nga kita dinidikitan !
Ate: Kanina pa kita napapansin, nang mamanyak ka yata eh !!
Kuya: Hoy Mukha mo, hindi ka maganda para pagsamantalahan ko (applause)
Ate: Nakakabastos ka na, kanina ka pa .. yang style mo bulok yan.
Kuya: Mukha mo bulok !!!! (applause)

Actually ang problema lang ni ate ay ang mabahong hininga ni kuya. Kimembot na lang niya na nabastusan siya. Hindi man lang kasi nag effort si kuya na magtoothbrush. Mano mang magbaon ng toothpaste si kuya tapos papakin nya along the way di ba ? Or kung di nya afford ang 15 pesos na toothpaste .. buy na lang siya ng Clorretes tapos lapangin nya .. ulamin pa nya !!

Sa kakakwentuhan namin at kakawatch sa Face to Face MRT ng mga kuya at ate .. nasa Ortigas Station na pala kami. Nalagpasan na namin ang Boni Ave. Station at Shaw Boulevard Station. Trivia: Madaming cute boys na sumasakay sa Shaw .. karamihan call center na nagtatrabaho around at dyan din na nakawan si Joben Villanueva. Walang nagawa ang mga guard -- NGA NGA !! Sa Ortigas Station naman .. sakto lang madami ding cute, pero mga shuminta ! Shumintang nag gygym sa Gintong Gym sa Galle. Sa Santolan-Annapolis Station bumababa ang mga pulis na nakaksabay ko. Go Kuya .. Pess pa naman siya. But no one can beat the 'Battle Royale' in Cubao-Araneta Station -- AY KAY DAMING POGI ! FEU-UE-LA SALLE-ATENEO pagsamahin mo pa .. pero more more din ang shumita so minus 50% dedma .. may tira pa. Sa GMA-Kamuning Station ang station ng GMA Kapuso. Pagbaba mo isang tambling lang .. GMA Annex na !! If you can just see .. pakalat kalat lang dyan sa baba sila Fabio Ide at Aljur Abrenica. Kaya ako sayo bakla .. go na sa GMA Kamuning Station. At sa Quezon Ave ang rival station ng Kapuso. The historical Quezon Ave were used to be nest of birds with a low fly .. (ipilit ba?) At finally sa North Ave. Station that will lead you to the oldest SM I know. Ayan .. ikaw na magfield trip sa MRT.

Ang moral lesson ay: Mageffort magtoothbrush pag lalabas ng bahay para di mapaghinalaang manyak ! ahahaha.



-froglet