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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"Explain before I comply!"--Joey de Leon

Joey de Leon was upset with the memo he received from GMA-7 officials and Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) regarding his actions and comments. This made the veteran host-comedian to file an indefinite leave of absence in his showbiz talk show, Startalk.

According to Joey, he was unclear of the memo he received and because Startalk is a talkshow, he decided to temporarily leave to avoid making a mistake and save the show and his co-host from being reprimanded.

“Explain before I comply,” said Joey asking MTRCB and his station officials to clear what he is to do and not to do.

source: pep.ph

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GMA-7 buys rights to remake Mexican telenovela "Rosalinda"

In the Philippine Entertainment Portal update, it says that GMA-7 buys rights to remake Mexican telenovela "Rosalinda” of the Mexican singer-actress, Thalia.

Rosalinda was the last soap done by Thalia which was shown on ABS-CBN which holds the record for the highest-rating primetime show (69.8 %) in the Philippines according to AGB Nielsen Philippines.

GMA-7 network separately purchased the right of Marimar and Rosalinda.

The remake of Rosalinda will start next year. The Filipino version of Marimar will end next year to be replaced by Joaquin Bordado starring the Philippine Action Superstar Robin Padilla.


source: pep.ph

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Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan casts now complete

Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, based on Japanese tv program Shaider will soon to air after the end of the primetime soap opera Impostora of GMA-7.

Dennis Trillo, Marky Cielo and Aljur Abrenica will lead the fantaserye.

Also in the cast are Lorna Tolentino, Diana Zubiri, Raymart Santiago, Tirso Cruz III, Kris Bernal, Lovi Poe, Ian de Leon, Karel Marquez, and Robert Villar. Jay Manalo will be the lead villain, Paolo Ballesteros will play the role of the transvestite villain reminiscent of the original Japanese show. Portraying the Amazonas are LJ Reyes, Iwa Moto, Vanness del Moral, Arci Muñoz, and Melissa Avelino.

source: pep.ph

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Philippine Idol Season 2: From ABC 5 to GMA 7

Philippine Idol, a franchise of the Idol series, which is a singing search to find the best young singer in the country, is under negotiation between Fremantle Media and GMA 7.

The Philippine Idol Season 2 might be shown on Kapuso Network but still under negotiation.

According to PEP’s source, if ABC 5, owned by Tonyboy Cojuangco won’t be able to meet with the agreement set by Fremantle Media, Philippine Idol Season 2 would possibly be aired on GMA 7.

If Philippine Idol will be transferred to GMA 7 network, will Ryan Agoncillo still host the said search? And will they be able to retain Mr. Ryan Cayabyab as the chairman of the board of judges?

Philippine Idol director Mark Reyes’ position might also be affected if a sudden change of network happens, Louie Ignacio who directs the musical variety programs of GMA-7 might replace him.

And if Philippine Idol will transfer to the Kapuso Network, there’ll be no Pinoy Pop Superstar which is also a popular singing search on GMA 7 and Regine Velasquez might as well host the said season of Philippine Idol.

source: pep.ph

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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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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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