ABS-CBN and GMA-7 gained 13 Nominations in 2007 Asian TV Awards

The two giant networks on Philippine television bags 13 nominations in the Asian TV Awards which will be held on November 29 at the Suntec Convention Hall in Singapore.

GMA-7 has nine (9) nominations while ABS-CBN has four (4).

ABS-CBN's Bandila and TV Patrol World were nominated for Best News Program for the "Subic Rape Case Promulgation" and "Taguig Hostage Drama," respectively competing with GMA-7's 24 Oras' coverage of "Super Typhoon Milenyo".

Other GMA-7 nominations were: Philippine Agenda's "Education" (an election-primer special) and Emergency's "Mga Batang Magsusunog" for Best Social Awareness Program; Kapuso Mo, Jessica Sojo was nominated for Best Infotainment Program, and Reporter's Notebook for Best Current Affairs Program. Reporter's Notebook anchor hosts Maki Pulido and Jiggy Manicad are also nominated for Best Current Affairs Presenter.

For the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor category, Ogie Alcasid and Michael V of Bubble Gang were included as nominees while Gina Pareño was nominated for Best Drama Performance by an Actress in the "Rehas" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Lastly, Edu Manzano's game show Pilipinas Game KNB? was nominated for Best Game Show or Quiz Program.

In the 12th year of the Asian Television Awards 2007 (ATA 2007), they reduced their categories into 29 categories to ensure better representation of the productions in Asia.

Asian TV Award is an award-giving body that recognizes and rewards programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry.

source: pep.ph / asiantvawards.com

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Margarita: Wendy Valdez' Teleserye Ended So Soon

The Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 Third placer Wendy Valdez was surprised when her Teleserye titled Margarita ended last Friday, September 21, which is earlier than expected.

Margarita aired in ABS-CBN for less than two months and according to Wendy's previous interview with the press, Margarita will be aired until November.

The ABS-CBN management informed them about the sudden end of her teleserye for the reason that ABS-CBN have to adjust time for the new shows that will be aired in the Kapamilya channel.

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ABS-CBN Star Magic Launched 2008 Catalogue

In celebration of ABS-CBN Star Magic’s fifteenth year, a grand launching of its 2008 catalog was held yesterday, September 23 lead by Mr. Johnny "Mr. M" Manahan and Ms. Rikka Dylim with a two-pronged pictorial exhibits at the 14th Floor of ABS-CBN EJL Building and at TriNoMa Mall, Quezon City.

The Star Magic talents came dressed all in white to grace the event. Every guest was given their copy of the 2008 catalogue.

The cover of the catalog features the twelve leading stars of Star Magic; John Lloyd Cruz, Claudine Barretto, and Piolo Pascual in the first row; Shaina Magdayao, Sam Milby, and Bea Alonzo in the second row; Kristine Hermosa, Diether Ocampo, and Roxanne Guinoo in the third row; and Rafael Rosell, Angelica Panganiban; and Zanjoe Marudo in the last row.

The Star Magic 2008 catalog was segregated into different divisions.

Here is the list per division:

"Leading Ladies"
Claudine Barretto, Kristine Hermosa, Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban, Rica Peralejo, and Roxanne Guinoo.

"Torch Bearers"
Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Sam Milby, Diether Ocampo, Zanjoe Marudo, Rafael Rosel, Dominic Ochoa, Carlos Agassi, and Jiro Manio.

"New Romantics"
Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu, Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks, and Empress Schuck and Enchong Dee.

"Ingénues"
Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Erich Gonzales, Nikki Gil, Lauren Young, Megan Young, Valeen Montenegro, Eda Nolan, Denise Laurel, Carla Humphries, Kaye Abad and Jodi Sta Maria.

"Boys To Men"
Victor Basa, Jake Cuenca, John Prats, Geoff Eigenmann, Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, Joem Bascon, Aldred Gatchalian, Baron Geisler and Ketchup Eusebio.

"It Boys and Girls"
Michelle Madrigal,Paw Diaz, Helga Krapf, Zara Dela Peña, Isabel Blaesi, Johanna Villeta, Diane Medina, Janelle Quintana, Jason Abalos, Joross Gamboa, Ryan Ramos, AJ Dee, Rodjun Cruz, Dustin Sta Maria, Sergio Garcia, Raphael Martinez, Danilo Barrios, Joseph Bitangcol, Janus del Prado and Alwyn Uytingco.

"Actors with Character"
Pokwang, Roden Araneta, Gerry Montes, Bentong, Gian Carlos Terry, Charles Christianson, Gabb Drilon, Arron Villaflor, Anna Larrucea, Nikki Valdez, Aiza Marquez, Denise Joaquin, Dimples Romana, Kathleen Hermosa, Marco Aytona, Thou Reyes, Japoy Lizardo, Gian Sotto, Alfonso Martinez, Michael Manotoc, John "Sweet" Lapus, Chx Alcala, Say Alonzo, Gem Ramos, Cherryl Lou, Joyce So, Jaymee Joaquin, Jamilla Obispo, Franzen Fajardo, Jayson Gainza, Nene Tamayo, Rico Barrera, Bam Romana, Joaqui Mendoza, Fred Payawan, Zeppi Borromeo, Allyson Lualhati, Marc Acueza, Lui Villarus, Juddah Paolo, Archie Alemania, Gino Paul Guzman, JM Rodriguez, Nicole Angel, Michelle Ayalde, Princess Ryan, Gemma Fitzgerald, Cassandra Ponti, Malaya Lewandowski, Nina Dolino, and Michelle Murenec.

"The Next Big Things"
Chris Gutierrez, AJ Perez, Angelo Patrimonio, Arno Morales, Martin del Rosario, Mara Lopez, Zia Marquez, Mikee Lee, Dino Imperial, Aaron Agassi, Bryan Homecillo, Isabelle Abiera, Jessy Mendiola, Krista Valle, Daphne Cortes, Hiyasmin Neri, Caroline Riggs, Jenna Estrella, Bianca Reyes, Tim Espinosa, Puma de Borja, Jon Avila, Benj Besa, Marvin Raymundo, Jordan Aguilar, Franz Pumaren, Sharlene San Pedro, Nash Aguas, Eliza Pineda, Kristel Fulgar, Nina De Sgauin, Bea Nicolas, Alexis Ramos, Kathryn Bernardo, Jane Oineza, Miles Ocampo, Mara Schnittka, and Angeli Gonzales, Jet Paz, Sara Palad, Ronalisa Cheng, Katrina Nazario, Sean Ignacio, Moreen Guese, EJ Jallorina, Alfred Labatos, Iggyboy Flores, Young An Chiu, Carlo John Barrameda, Katrina Legaspi, Yuuki Kadooka, MJ Maranan, Kobi Vidanes, Celine Lim, Aaron Junatas, Khaycee Aboloc, Basty Alcanses, Angel Sy, Franz Yap, John Manalo, Kiray Celis, Steven Fermo, CJ Navato, Joshua Dionisio, Quintin Alianza, Julio Pisk, Darius Cardano, Mika dela Cruz, Sora Baars, and Cheska Billones, Jacob Dionisio, Gemmae Custodio, Mikylla Ramirez, Nikki Bagaporo, Mark Joshua Sayarot, Michael Jee Flores, and Julia Barretto.

source: pep.ph

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ABS-CBN got 4 nominations in 2007 Asian TV Awards

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation bags 2 nominations in 2007 Asian TV Awards for Best News Program category, 1 nomination for Best Game or Quiz Program and 1 nomination for Best Drama Performance by an Actress category.

ABS-CBN’s news programs “Bandila” (Subic Rape Case Promulgation) and “TV Patrol World” (Taguig Hostage Drama) competes for the Best News program category, while “Pilipinas Game KNB?” was nominated for Best Game or Quiz Program and Multi-awarded actress Gina Pareno was again recognized for her performance in “Maala-ala Mo Kaya” in the “Jail” (Rehas) episode for Best Drama Performance by an Actress category.

The Asian Television Awards winners will be announced in an awarding ceremony on Nov. 29, 2007 at the Suntec Convention Hall in Singapore.

source: abs-cbnnews.com

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Jay Manalo as Farmer in "Maalala Mo Kaya"

This Friday on Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), Jay Manalo will play the role of a seasonal farm worker or sakada in the sugar cane fields of Bacolod.

This documents a struggle of a boy against poverty, his father and the hardships of being a seasonal farm worker (sakada).

Cast: Jay Manalo (Miyong), Joshua Dionisio (Giling), Ana Capri (Miling), Nanding Josef (Old Miyong), Cris Villanueva (Old Giling), Kristel Fulgar (Rita), Hermie Concepcion (Old Miling). Written by Shugo Praico and directed by Chito Roño.

Maalaala Mo Kaya airs every Friday night on ABS-CBN and hosted by Ms. Charo Santos-Concio.


source: pep.ph

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Rat Droppings From Restaurant Coffee

Jenny Reyes, an ABS-CBN correspondent, was hospitalized after drinking a cup of coffee with rat droppings from a known restaurant last month in Manila.

ABS-CBN News reported yesterday about the incident that happened to their correspondent Jenny Reyes, who suffered from vomiting, fever and stomachache several days after she drank the coffee at the Chowking branch in Tutuban, Manila.

According to Reyes, she brought her family to the restaurant to eat on July 28. She noticed the rat droppings after drinking a cup of coffee. She then called the attention of the branch manager who claimed that those were just coffee beans, which she ordered an instant coffee.

The manager declined to issue Reyes a complaint report to prove that she was not making it up but she was able to convince the restaurant management to give her the cup for examination at Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).

Meanwhile, BFAD confirmed after visual and organoleptic tests that those found inside the cup were indeed rat droppings.

Reyes was confined at the Perpetual Medical Center in Pamplona, Las Piñas and later Chowking management transferred her to the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa City.

Doctors from the two hospitals said Reyes suffered from amoebiasis.


source: abs-cbnnews.com (Niko Baua)

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BE BENCH: Who do you want to be famous next?

Be Bench/ The Model Search is an 8-week reality television show in search for the new Bench models and ABS-CBN stars.

After nationwide auditions in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with thousands of aspiring TV stars and bench models, Be Bench/The Model Search has selected the most beautiful, fit and fabulous contestants.

The search will air for 8 Sundays at 10:30pm in ABS-CBN starting July 29. Weekly specials will air in Studio 23 every Monday and Saturday, starting July 30, 2007 and post event specials in Lifestyle Network and Myx .

The Queen of Talk and Game shows Ms. Kris Aquino and Bench superstar Piolo Pascual hosts “Be Bench/ The Model Search”

Now, from the 12 remaining aspirants, who do you want to be famous next? (Join in our Wazzup Survey)

Regine Angeles from Quezon City
21 years old and stands 5′6″

" Hindi lang kaseksihan at ganda ang proud siyang taglay niya... kundi raw ang isang... patay na kuko niya!"

Kaye Garcia from Davao
18 years old and stands 5′7″

" Matindi daw siya sa hosting sa kanyang bayan sa Davao... matindi rin kaya ang laban niya sa search na ito?"
Kristine Nieto from Bulacan
19 years old and stands 5′6″

" Marami siyang natutunan sa kanyang tatay... tulad ng pagiging isang lider!"

Ron Morales from Las Piñas
22 years old and stands 5′11″

" Naexperience na raw niyang magtrabaho... pero higit sa sinweldo, mas natuto siya ng maraming bagay sa pagiging caregiver!"

Carlo Guevara from Pasay
18 years old and stands 5′9″

" Dati insecure daw siya sa itsura niya... pero ngayon, secure na secure na siya!"

Michelle Carbonell from Davao
20 years old and stands 5′7″

"Probinsyana beauty talaga siya na nagmula sa Davao, at lalo niyang pinatunayan nang sabihin niyang... magsasaka daw ang tatay niya."

Rachel Tan from Makati
19 years old and stands 5′5″

" Dati siyang inapi ng boyfriend niya, pero ngayon, hindi na!"

Precious Adona from Pasay
22 years old and stands 5′7″

" Minsan na siyang nadapa... at muntik pang masira ang mukha! pero sorry girl... dahil maganda ka pa rin!"

Joey Beato from Laguna
19 years old and stands 6′0″

" Hindi niya akalaing makakaabot siya hanggang finals... tulad ng hindi niyainakalang makakatapos siya nang dahil sa... chicharon!"

Kerbie Zamora from Rizal
18 years old and stands 6′1″

" Sabi niya, may mga nagawa siyang bad noon… pero ngayon,ang balik sa kanya ay good karma na!"

Martin Grogaard from Cebu
21 year old and stands 6'0"

"Sinabi niya noon na mahigit 200 lbs. siya, pero ngayon, mas bigatin pa siya!"


John Uy from Quezon City
19 years old and stands 5′10″

" Sabi niya, may kahawig daw siyang hunk. At sabi naman namin, agree kami sa kilos... Sam Milby niya!"

source:benchmodelsearch.com

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U Can Dance Version 2: Salsa Dance with Paw & Jungie

Last night's episode of U Can Dance Version 2 with Paw Diaz and Jungie Zamora.

Watch their video dancing to the tune of salsa.



video courtesy of gusantilicious

Unfortunately, they were boot out in this episode, but they still have another chance as celebrity wild card.

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U Can Dance Version 2: Salsa Dance with Rodjun & Lina

Last night's episode of U Can Dance Version 2 with Rodjun Cruz and Lina Basas.

Watch their video dancing to the tune of salsa.



video courtesy of gusantilicious

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U Can Dance Version 2: Salsa Dance with Saicy & Chris

Last night's episode of U Can Dance Version 2 with Saicy Aguila & Christopher Cabria.

Watch their video dancing to the tune of salsa.




video credit to:gusantilicious

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Kim Chiu Releases Her First Solo Album

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Big Winner Kim Chiu Releases Her First Solo Album entitled "Gwa Ai Di".

The album of this multi-talented Chinese Cebuana features 8 tracks of pop and love songs with her carrier single "Crazy Love".Included in this album is a duet with Gerald Anderson, Kim's on-screen sweetheart.

This album will surely captivate the young and the once young's heart.

source: abs-cbn.com

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Wilma Galvante’s Reaction to Angel Locsin’s Issue

Wilma Galvante, Senior Vice President for Entertainment of GMA gave her reaction about the issue on Angel Locsin’s move to ABS-CBN.

Watch the video of her phone interview with Showbiz Central

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Wendy Valdez plays a burlesque queen

Wendy Valdez known for being the bad girl of Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 will play a burlesque queen role in her forthcoming teleserye MARGARITA.

Can Wendy gain the same appreciation given to Ina Raymundo and Vilma Santos who played the same role of being a Burlesque Queen?

According to ABS-CBN executive Deo Endrinal, Margarita is not an adaptation rather it’s an original story. It just so happen that Margarita is a burlesque queen.



July 30 is the scheduled premiere of Margarita who also includes Deither Ocampo and Bruce Quebral as Wendy’s leading men.

Other casts were:

Elizabeth Oropeza as Wendy’s stepmother
Rio Locsin as Wendy’s mother
Dick Israel as Wendy’s father
Joseph Bitangcol as Wendy’s brother
John Manalo as Wendy’s half-brother
Sharlene San Pedro as Wendy’s half-sister
Keanna Reeves as Wendy’s mentor and friend

ref: Philstar.com

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Willie Revillame Bailed Before Warrant of Arrest Was Served

Controversial Wowowee Host Willie Revillame (a.k.a. Papi or Wowowillie)bailed before his warrant of arrest was served regarding his case filed by his wife Liz Almoro.

In June 2005, Willie was married to former beauty queen Liz Almoro who was already conceiving Juan Emmanuel (Juamee) and in less than two years of being married, rumors spread that the couple’s relationship is getting unwell.

Liz filed charges of violating Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act against Willie.

According to her, Willie shouts and humiliates her while he(Willie) was holding their baby boy, tried to hit her with a chair and throw the remote control, and had “dirty sexual affairs" with different women.

Willie made a counter affidavit, and denied the accusations and said that Liz has explosive moods and hurtful outbursts.

A Php 12,000 worth of bail was provided for Willie’s temporary release before the warrant of arrest was served.

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ABS-CBN vs GMA Network on a Sportsfest

Senator Bong Revilla plans to have a sports fest wherein stars from the two giant networks will partake in the proposed event.

His goal is to build camaraderie and healthy relationship among the stars in the showbiz industry.

The senator is confident that there will be no problem regarding his proposal to GMA Management, and he is planning to talk with Ms. Charo Santos about his proposal.

"Kung may intriga man, part ‘yon ng showbiz e. At least, lalong iinit. Like noong panahon nina Nora [Aunor] at Vilma [Santos], nang pinagsama sila sa iisang pelikula ay lalong pumutok, hindi ba? Pero tiyak na mag-e-enjoy ang mga tao" said Bong in his interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP).

Source: GMA Entertainment News

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