The adventures and misadventures of Dwarfina—a girl born with one tiny abnormality—her size. She is no taller than a finger, and it is believed that this is because her parents have earned the ire of a black duwende (dwarf), causing the supernatural being to put a curse on their child. Despite the disadvantage of her size, her parents loved her with all their hearts.

Heart Evangelista will play the role of Dwarfina while Dennis Trillo will be her love interest in the fantaserye. Also starring are Pauleen Luna, Will Devaughn, Kylie Padilla, Angelika dela Cruz, Jackielou Blanco, Chanda Romero, Janice de Belen, Mark Bautista, Iwa Moto, Mico Aytona, Emilio Garcia, Cris Villanueva, Vaness del Moral, Tony Mabesa, and Rep. Lani Mercado.
Watch the teaser here with the punch line: “Ang Pag-ibig ay Hindi Nasusukat”:

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Meet the cast of the ground-breaking period film, Rosario.
Jennylyn Mercado as Rosario:

Dennis Trillo as Alberto:

Isabel Oli as Carmen:

Sid Lucero as Carding:

Yul Servo as Vicente:

Also in the cast are Philip Salvador as Don Enrique, Eula Valdez as Doña Adela and a special participation of the Comedy King–Dolphy–as the elder Jesus.
Rosario is the first directorial feature film of award-winning actor Albert Martinez. Produced by TV5 and Cinemabuhay, the film opens in theaters on Christmas Day as part of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.

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While GMA programs dominate the daytime race, Mega Manila’s primetime race is being contested by “Imortal” of ABS-CBN, “Grazilda” of GMA and “Willing Willie” of TV5.

December 10, 2010 (Friday)
Shining Inheritance (GMA) 2.4;
Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 2.9
Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis (GMA) 1.7;
Kapamilya Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) 3.8
Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA) 5.3;
Eat Bulaga (GMA) 10.2;
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 4.2
Yaman ni Lola (GMA) 4.8;
Pilipinas, Win na Win (ABS-CBN) 4.4
Little Star (GMA) 5;
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 4.8
Koreana (GMA) 7.6;
Alyna (ABS-CBN) 3.9
Temptation of Wife (GMA) 8.9;
Down with Love (ABS-CBN) 2.5
Shoutout (ABS-CBN) 2.5
Bantatay (GMA) 9.8
Sabel (ABS-CBN) 6.1
Press it, Win it (GMA) 8
24 Oras (GMA) 9.3
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 7.9
Willing Willie (TV5) 11.2
Puso ng Pasko (GMA) 6.8
Noah (ABS-CBN) 8.8
Jillian, Namamasko Po (GMA) 8.6
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 9.7
Grazilda (GMA) 11.2
Imortal (ABS-CBN) 12
Beauty Queen (GMA) 10.7
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 9.2
Bubble Gang (GMA) 9.6
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 5.5
SNN (ABS-CBN) 2.5
Top 3 Daytime Programs
1. Eat Bulaga (GMA) 10.2%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA) 8.9%
3. Koreana (GMA) 7.6%
Top 3 Primetime Programs
1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) 12%
2. Willing Willie (TV5) 11.2%
Grazilda (GMA) 11.2%
3. Beauty Queen (GMA) 10.7%
December 12, 2010 (Sunday)
AHA (GMA) 2.6;
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 2.9
Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA) 6.7
Kapamilya Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) 5.7
Party Pilipinas (GMA) 5.6
ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) 4.5
Tween Hearts (GMA) 4.2
Your Song Presents: Andi 2.7 (ABS-CBN)
Showbiz Central (GMA) 5.5
The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 3.8
24 Oras (GMA) 8.8
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 6.1
Pepito Manaloto (GMA) 9.4
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 6.3
Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA) 10.3
Rated K (ABS-CBN) 7.4
Mel & Joey (GMA) 6.5
Show Me the Manny (GMA) 6.8
Star Power (ABS-CBN) 6
SNBO (GMA) 2.1
Sunday’s Best (ABS-CBN) 2.6
Top 3 Daytime:
1. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA) 6.7%
2. Kapamilya Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) 5.7%
3. Party Pilipinas (GMA) 5.6%
Top 3 Primetime:
1. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA) 10.3%
2. Pepito Manaloto (GMA) 9.4%
3. 24 Oras (GMA) 8.8 %
Note: No TV5 ratings available for Sunday, Saturday ratings not yet available
Source: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings

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Mga beterano’t baguhang aktres at aktor ang nagsama-sama sa pinaka-bagong primetime series sa ABS-CBN, ang ‘Sabel.’ Ngunit hindi pahuhuli ang bawat isa pagdating sa aktingan.
Bago pa mang maituturi sa larangan ng aktingan sina Jessy Mendiola, ang gumaganap na Sabel, Aj Perez at Joseph Marco, makikita na maganda ang hinaharap ng tatlo sa kanilang mga karera. Ang kanilang direktor na si Don Cuaresma ay bilib sa husay ng tatlong baguhan. “Magaling sina Jessy, Aj and Joseph. Siguro nakatulong na komportable na sila sa isa’t isa, pero nakakabilib na sa isang take kuha ng ng tatlo yung eksena,” pahayag ni Direk Don.
Samantala, walang kupas pa rin ang galing nina Rita Avila, Raymund Bagatsing, Daria Ramirez, Tommy Abuel, at Glydel Mercado. Hindi matatawaran ang kanilang pagganap sa mga mapanghamon nilang mga papel sa ‘Sabel.’
Sa pagpapatuloy ng Sabel, malalaman na ni Margaret (Rita na si Sabel (Jessy) ang dahilan kung bakit ayaw nang pumsok ni Dido (AJ) sa seminaryo. Makakapekto kaya itong rebelasyon na ito sa pagkakaibigan nina Sabel at Dido?
Huwag palalampasin ang salpukan ng mga bituin sa ‘Sabel,’ Lunes hanggang Biyernes sa ABS-CBN pagkatapos ng “Shout Out.”

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Comedian/host John Lapus will spread luck, fun and cheer in the new version of Maricel Soriano’s blockbuster movie, Super Inday, which headlines Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera.

In the movie, John plays the Golden Bibe that grants super powers to Pinoy cinema’s so-called sexiest super heroine.
It should come as no wonder why John is a permanent fixture in Regal movies, his last being in Eugene Domingo’s box-office starrer, Mamarazzi.
To say the least, he is a favorite of lady producer Lily Monteverde and daughter Roselle Monteverde-Teo.
“John is my lucky charm sa mga Regal movie na nagawa namin. Basta merong role na puwede sa kanya, we don’t hesitate to cast him dahil bukod sa pagiging professional, may suwerte siyang hatid sa mga project ng Regal,” Mother Lily reveals.
John may have been a second choice for the Golden Bibe role, but the comedian has no qualms about it.
“Naku, I don’t care kung pang-ilang choice ako sa movie. Alam kong importante ang role ko at sapat na sa akin ’yon. Bukod diyan, friends kami ni Marian na kasama ko sa Show Me Da Manny, so, bakit ko naman tatanggihan ang project na alam kong maganda at magaan ang mga kasama, ’di ba?” John explains.
This generous nature wouldn’t go unnoticed since this early, the grateful Regal matriarch has her eyes set on giving John his own solo starrer earmarked for release sometime next year.
Meantime, John, as the Golden Bibe, not only wields his super powers in Super Inday but spreads hilarious moments as well.
With comedienne Pokwang also in the cast, the fantasy filmfest entry definitely spells not just double but triple fun on Christmas Day!
In Super Inday, Marian, John and Pokwang are ably supported by Jake Cuenca, Mylene Dizon, Buboy Villar, Jairus Aquino, Sheena Halili and a lot more!
Michael Tuviera directs.
Image courtesy of Jojit Lorenzo

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Comedienne Pokwang unleashes her best-kept zany antics in her first project as a Regal Baby in Regal Entertainment’s Metro ManilaFilm Festival entry, Super Inday, topbilled by the country’s sexiest super heroine Marian Rivera.

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Having the Kapuso Primetime Queen for a co-star in the remake of aMaricel Soriano blockbuster film, Pokwang knew she had to give Super Inday everything she’s got to be worthy of lady producer Lily Monteverde and daughter Roselle Monteverde-Teo’s trust.

In the movie, Pokwang plays a mayordoma who unwittingly earns super powers herself that transform her into an accidental hero.

Work between the Kapamilya artist (Pokwang) and Kapuso talent (Marian) proved to be a breeze while shooting Super Inday. Mariankept Pokwang on her toes and egged her on days when the comedienne needed a push in tackling her physically taxing character.

For her part, Pokwang managed to shine in the movie even when she is no sexy babe as her title role co-star is.

And she did this by way of her comic antics, which lent extremely hilarious scenes to Super Inday. This is not to mention, her body-hugging costume which revealed much of her “curves” as well.

“Grabe! Super-fit talaga ang costume ko sa ‘Super Inday’! Wala akong keber kahit bumakat ang tambok ko at kurbang-kurba ang boobs ko! Maski sa ganoong paraan, makabawi at mapansin naman ako ng manonood! Hahaha! Carry naman, ’di ba?” Pokwang proudly states.

With the irrepressible comedienne around, plus the tried and tested comic flair of another co-star, John “Sweet” Lapus, Direk Mike Tuviera’s set was all but riotous fun day-in and day-out.

Be ready as Pokwang and the entire Super Inday cast tickle your funny bones and send you laughing at the edge of your seats when the film opens on Christmas Day.

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Actor Zanjoe Marudo continues to show versatility in his craft after his character underwent several changes in the opening of the new chapter of the hit teleserye “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine.”

Far from the simple and playful Jaime, Zanjoe’s character now is more serious about life and is more ambitious. This after Jaime finally embraced his true identity as Bernard de Silva-Fortalejo, the heir of two of the most powerful families in Paso De Blas.
That is why from the fields where he used to toil, Zanjoe’s character can now be seen dressed formally whenever he sits in the boardroom of his family’s company.
“Heto na ang challenge sa akin bilang aktor…ang transition mula sa pagiging Jaime papunta sa pagiging Bernard. Si Jaime kasi masiyahin siya, wala pa siyang baggage na dinadala. Si Bernard, mas confident, mas malalaki na ang goals hindi lang sa sarili kundi para rin sa ibang tao,” said the Prince of Passion.
He added that unlike Jaime, whose world revolved around Jewel (Cristine Reyes), Bernard is wise enough to strive to continue his life without his former love. Part of his moving-on phase, of course, is meeting new women. This week, we saw sparks fly between Bernard and Dianna, played by Bangs Garcia.

“Habang wala si Jewel, magiging mag-kaibigan si Bernard at Dianna. Abangan na lang ng mga tao kung saan mapupunta ang relasyon nila,” Zanjoe teased.
Aside from Bangs, two more sexy young actresses are joining the cast— Iya Villania and Kristel Moreno. With the entry of new characters, Zanjoe said there will be more love stories and storylines to follow for the viewers in the epic TV adaptation of the number one best selling pocketbook series in the Philippines.
In the coming week, Jewel will face a threat of danger from a person who knows her real identity. Bernard will also discover Dianna’s deep dark secret that could spell doom to their blooming romance. Still, their story will end up with a marriage proposal from Bernard, who thought all this time that Jewel is dead.
Meanwhile, Scarlet (Iya) and Marco de Silva (Rafael Rosell) also begin to get closer to each other, while the paths of Nathaniel (JM de Guzman) and Jasmin (Kristel Moreno) will cross again after their awkward first meeting.
Also watch out for Jewel’s return to Paso De Blas, who lost all her memory after surviving the explosion. Don’t miss the thrilling and romantic episodes of the teleserye that brings life to your nights, “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine, Ang Ikalawang Yugto,” after “Imortal” on ABS-CBN.

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The Kapuso noontime show Eat Bulaga! still leads daytime race while the Kapamilya fantaserye Imortal still dominates primetime race of AGB Nielsen’s Mega Manila People’s Ratings.

December 5, Sunday:
AHA 2.1% (GMA); Matanglawin 2.5% (ABS-CBN)
Kapuso Movie Festival 7% (GMA); Peligro 5.3% (ABS-CBN)
Party Pilipinas 6.2% (GMA); ASAP 3.5% (ABS-CBN)
Reel Love Presents : Tween Hearts 4.4% (GMA); Showbiz Central 3.7 (GMA); The Buzz 3.9% (ABS-CBN)
24 Oras 7% (GMA); TV Patrol 7.3% (ABS-CBN)
Pepito Manaloto 9.5% (GMA); Goin’ Bulilit 6% (ABS-CBN)
Kap’s Amazing Stories 9.3% (GMA); Rated K 6.8% (ABS-CBN)
Mel and Joey 7.4% (GMA); Star Power 6% (ABS-CBN)
Show Me Da Manny 7% (GMA); Sunday Night’s Box Office 4.4% (GMA); Miss Earth 2.5% (ABS-CBN)
Top 3 Primetime:
1. Pepito Manaloto 9.5% (GMA)
2. Kap’s Amazing Stories 9.3% (GMA)
3. Mel and Joey 7.4% (GMA)
Top 3 Daytime:
1. Kapuso Movie Festival 7% (GMA)
2. Party Pilipinas 6.2% (GMA)
3. Peligro 5.3% (ABS-CBN)
December 6, Monday:
Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis 1.8% (GMA); Banana Split 2.3% (ABS-CBN); Kapamilya Blockbusters 4.8% (ABS-CBN)
Kapuso Movie Festival 4.5% (GMA); Eat Bulaga 9.3% (GMA); Showtime 4.8% (ABS-CBN)
Yaman ni Lola 5.2% (GMA); Pilipinas Win na Win 4.4% (ABS-CBN)
Little Star 5.8% (GMA); Juanita Banana 5.2% (ABS-CBN)
Koreana 6.9% (GMA); Precious Hearts Presents : Alyna 4.5% (ABS-CBN)
Temptation of Wife 7% (GMA); Down with Love 3.3% (ABS-CBN); Shout Out 2.5% (ABS-CBN)
Bantatay 10.1% (GMA); Sabel (pilot) 6.4% (ABS-CBN)
Press It, Win It 9.6% (GMA); 24 Oras 11.4% (GMA); TV Patrol 9.1% (ABS-CBN); Willing Willie 9.2% (ABS-CBN)
Puso ng Pasko 9.1% (GMA); Noah 9.7% ((ABS-CBN)); Mara Clara 10.1% (ABS-CBN)
Jillian, Namamasko Po 11.6% (GMA); Imortal 12.3% (ABS-CBN)
Grazilda 11.1% (GMA); Kristine 8.8% (ABS-CBN)
Beauty Queen 8.4% (GMA); Perfect Match 6.2% (ABS-CBN)
East of Eden 5.5% (GMA); Showbiz News Ngayon 3.5% (ABS-CBN)
Top 3 Primetime:
1. Imortal 12.3% (ABS-CBN)
2. Jillian, Namamasko Po 11.6% (GMA)
3. Grazilda 11.1% (GMA)
Top 3 Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga 9.3% (GMA)
2. Temptation of Wife 7% (GMA)
3. Koreana 6.9% (GMA)
December 7, Tuesday:
Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis 2.1% (GMA); Banana Split 2.3% (ABS-CBN); Kapamilya Blockbusters 4.3% (ABS-CBN)
Kapuso Movie Festival 4.7% (GMA); Eat Bulaga 9.9% (GMA); Showtime 4.1% (ABS-CBN)
Yaman ni Lola 4.5% (GMA); Pilipinas Win na Win 4.7% (ABS-CBN)
Little Star 4.9% (GMA); Juanita Banana 4.6% (ABS-CBN)
Koreana 6.4% (GMA); Precious Hearts Romances : Alyna 4.6% (ABS-CBN)
Temptation of Wife 7.7% (GMA); Down with Love 2.9% (ABS-CBN); Shout Out 3.1% (ABS-CBN)
Bantatay 10.7% (GMA); Sabel 6.7% (ABS-CBN)
24 Oras 10.9% (GMA); TV Patrol 9.7% (ABS-CBN)
Puso ng Pasko 8.8% (GMA); Noah 10.4% (ABS-CBN)
Jillian, Namamasko Po 11% (GMA); Mara Clara 11.1% (ABS-CBN); Imortal 11.6% (ABS-CBN)
Grazilda 11% (GMA); Kristine 9.1% (ABS-CBN)
Beauty Queen 9.1% (GMA); Perfect Match 6.1% (ABS-CBN)
East of Eden 5.7% (GMA); Showbiz News Ngayon 3.2% (ABS-CBN)
Top 3 Primetime:
1. Imortal 11.6% (ABS-CBN)
2. Mara Clara 11.1% (ABS-CBN)
3. Jillian, Namamasko Po 11% (GMA)
Grazilda 11% (GMA)
Top 3 Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga 9.9% (GMA)
2. Temptation of Wife 7.7% (GMA)
3. Koreana 6.4% (GMA)
Source: AGB Nielsen People’s Ratings

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The Kapuso Tween Hearts star bags first lead role in upcoming fantaserye.

Louise delos Reyes, known for her role as Luisa in the youth-oriented program Tween Hearts and Grace in the primetime series Bantatay, will be launched by the Kapuso network as the lead star of their upcoming fantaserye “Alakdana.”
Louise entered showbiz via the now defunct youth-oriented program “Lipgloss” on TV5. She also appeared on BFGF, another TV5 series and on GMA’s Pilyang Kerubin. She is currently seen on Party Pilipinas and Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts where she is paired with Derrick Monasterio.
Come 2011, the GMA Artist Center talent will be promoted to a lead role in “Alakdana.” The fantaserye is about to replace one of GMA’s afternoon soap and it will be directed by Mac Alejandre.

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The country’s biggest nationwide talent-reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent” is set to conquer your TV screens once more as its much-awaited second season kicks off this first quarter of 2011.

Auditions started recently where thousands of hopefuls coming from Visayas and Mindanao flocked to the Cebu Institute of Technology University in Cebu and Philippine Women’s College in Davao and showed what they got in hopes of following the footsteps of PGT’s first grand winner Jovit Baldivino.
The team only visited two locations but the turnout of applicants already surpassed the combined number of applicants who auditioned in almost 20 cities during the first season.
“The number of people who auditioned is very overwhelming. We cant event take a break because the number of hopefuls to be interviewed and to be watched will surely pile up in a matter of minutes,” said Rancy Recato, Executive Producer of PGT.
Pinoys showed better and more intense talents be it singing, dancing, or even unique and unconventional acts.
Even applicants during the first season auditioned once more and trying their second shot at stardom.
“Pilipinas Got Talent” is indeed one of the most successful and most watched talent-reality show on Philippine TV and its grand winner Jovit Baldivino is definitely soaring greater heights with the break given to him by the show. Even finalists like the breakdancing Velasco Brothers, Ezra Band, singers Sherwin Baguion and Markki Stroem, magician Alakim, ventriloquist Ruther Urquia, and guitarist Keith Clark Delleva are already making their marks and taking their respective paths in the industry.
The show also performed very well in ratings. It was able to hit a high of 43.1% only on its second week of airing based on national ratings data from Kantar Media.
PGT also trended a couple of times in the famous social networking site Twitter, which only proves how widely viewed the show is by Pinoys worldwide.
To all PGT hopefuls, you can audition on Dec 15 and 16 at the Lyceum Northwestern University in Dagupan, and on Dec 18 and 19 at the ABS-CBN complex in Manila. Everyone is welcome to join, be it young or old; solo or in groups; as long as you have the talent to sing, dance, do magic, do extreme exhibitions, and any other possible form of talents. Other audition legs on other parts of the country will be held on January 2011.
Are you the next “Pilipinas Got Talent” grand winner? Which act will bring home the victory this second season? Watch out as the show returns very soon on ABS-CBN.

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Being given the stellar role in the Mamanyika episode of the horror trilogy Shake, Rattle & Roll XII only goes to show how much faith and trust Regal Entertainment matriarch Lily Monteverde with Shaina Magdayao.

This year’s Shake, Rattle & Roll is the 12th installment in the movie outfit’s successful horror franchise in the annual Metro Manila Film Festival.
“She’s very beautiful at mabait na bata. Very angelic ang face at magaling na artista,” Mother Lily says of one of the prime artists of Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s talent management arm.
Shaina has done quite a number of movies for Regal, but her SR&R XII episode is, by far, the most challenging as the Mamanyika story revolves around her character.
In “SR&R XII,” Shaina’s longing for her dead mother (Jackie Lou Blanco) leads her to a doll which she finds lying all dirty beside her mom’s grave.
Unknown to her, the doll was previously owned by a woman who was so desperate to bear a child. Out of sheer desperation, the woman sought the devil’s help in breathing life to the doll which, in turn, was later on possessed and killed anyone who came in its path.
In real life, Shaina is not fond of dolls. In fact, she is scared of them. Yet, the young actress managed to conquer this fear while working on the Mamanyika episode.
Shares a production staff, “Kitang-kita sa facial expression ni Shaina ang takot kapag naninindak na ang manyika sa eksena. Imagine naman kasi, nagsasalita na ito, pumapangit pa ang mukha. Kaya naman si Shaina, kapag tapos na ang take, nanginginig pa rin sa takot.
“Naikuwento rin kasi niya minsan, napapaniginipan niya ang props na
manyika. Sigaw raw siya nang sigaw dahil naaalala niya ang pangit na histura nito ’pag possessed na.”
Another staffer states in jest, “Naku, kamukha kasi ng isa sa mga ex ni John Lloyd Cruz (Shaina’s boyfriend) ang manyikang gamit sa movie. Hahaha! Baka sa aspetong ’yon takot na takot si Shaina!”
Anyway, call it intentional or what, the thing is, Shaina was still able to deliver the gripping performance needed for the part in Regal Entertainment’s horrific Christmas trilogy package, “Shake, Rattle & Roll XII.”

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“EnRich”, the loveteam of Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales, is coming back to ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida next year!

Their chemistry sparked in Katorse. Their team-up bloomed in Tanging Yaman. It continued further in Magkaribal. Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales will reunite once more in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of the hit Mexican telenovela “Maria La del Barrio”!
ABS-CBN has bought the rights of the popular telenovela which opriginally starred the Mexican superstar Thalia of the MariMar fame. The local version will be portrayed by Erich Gonzales.
Erich is very grateful to ABS-CBN for giving her the coveted title role.
“Thankful po ako dahil may next project po ulit after Magkaribal. Gagawin ko ang best ko para ‘di po masayang ‘yung tiwala na ibinigay sa akin, talaga pong pagbubutihin ko,” the young actress said.
And EnRich will not be complete if there’s no Enchong. Playing the part of the sexy hunk Luis Fernando in the telenovela is Enchong Dee.
What do you think?
Image courtesy of Star Cinema.

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From ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, comes a program with the courage to take a stand and fight for change in the country— “Krusada.”

This Thursday (Dec 9) after “Bandila,” “Krusada” will start acting on and responding to the biggest and most pressing issues in each sector of society, spearheaded by the best and veteran journalists of ABS-CBN such as Ted Failon, Ces Drilon, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lynda Jumilla, Gus Abelgas, Dyan Castillejo, Karen Davila, Julius Babao, and Noli “Kabayan” De Castro.
“We don’t effect change with words alone. Sometimes, we have to take a stand. ABS-CBN journalists are ready to become true agents of change and it is through ‘Krusada’ that they can push for their own advocacies for the Filipino people,” said ABS-CBN Head for News and Current Affairs Ging Reyes.
This is why in the first airing of “Krusada,” Ces Drilon will tackle an issue that is especially close to her heart—the issue on reproductive health. Drilon visited Fabella Hospital, a hospital in Manila renowned for delivering babies. Here she met Aling Zeny who has given birth to her tenth child. Zeny said that she didn’t want another child after their last. However, they had no access to contraceptives.
Drilon also went to Baseco, Manila where she met Evelyn who was pregnant with her eighth child. The mother doubts as to whether they can still send their children to college. Meanwhile, another mother, Marissa is pregnant with her seventh child and plans to have her child adopted the moment she gives birth.
Their different narratives show the need for a more effective and comprehensive family planning program. A reproductive health program that will protect the women and the children is Drilon’s crusade for the country.
Advocacy journalism that gives a clear standpoint and concrete action—this is what “Krusada” is all about. Because true public service is propelled by action, not merely words.
Watch out for the airing of “Krusada” this Thursday night (Dec 9), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

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A brand new youth oriented show is about to kick off this Monday, November 29, 2010 at 4:45PM on ABS-CBN. Entitled "Shoutout", the show will feature a good-looking cast composed of new faces, PBB Teen ex-housemates, and other Star Magic talents.

"Shoutout" will be aired from Monday to Friday and the cast will divided into groups based on the day they will be performing on the show. Below are the groupings:

Monderrifics (Monday Group): Ryan Bang, Jenny Kim, Julia Montes, Ann Li, Tippy Dos Santos, Martin del Rosario, Aria Clemente, Makisig Morales and Rhap Salazar.

Tuesdelicious (Tuesday Group): James Reid, Devon Seron, 3AM (James Torres, Mica Caldito and Kyle Amor), Imelda Schweighart, Emmanuel Vera, Inno Martin and Piero Vergara.
Miyerkulitz (Wednesday Group): Bret Jackson, Fretzie Bercede, Miles Ocampo, Jane Oineza, Mikylla Ramirez, Kathryn Bernardo, John Manalo, Paul Silos and Sue Dodd.

Friends-Thurs (Thursday): Ivan Dorschner, Trisha Santos, Nel Gomez, Young JV, Jaco Benin, Benjamin de Guzman, Anna Bianca Casado, Yen Santos and Linn Oeymo. The four groups will be altogether during Fridays for a special presentation.
Erich Gonzales, Empress Schuck, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor and Enchong Dee will also be on the show as hosts.
Check out more pictures of the Shoutout Cast below:





Check out more photos of the Shoutout cast here.

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Afternoon Show of Abs-cbn

Dito ang official hangout ng kabataang pinoy!

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 PRIMETIME BIDA of the Abs-cbn show


Sabel is a young woman whose father was a priest. - because of this, she is considered a curse in her small town. All the town’s misfortunes are blamed on her. Sabel is the story of a woman’s struggle to prove that there is no such thing as cursed person and that we are the ones who control our fate and are responsible for our future.

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15 year-old Eula Caballero from Cebu was declared Star Factor’s Brightest Star during the grand finals held today, December 5, at the Ynares Sports Complex in Pasig.
Eula bested 3 other grand finalists – Morisette Amon, also from Cebu, who was named 2nd brightest star, Christian Samson from Bulacan who placed third and Ritz Alzul of Pampanga who finished fourth.
According to host Ruffa Gutierrez, Eula will bring home prize packages from Banana Peel and Ever Bilena, 4-year college scholarship from AMA Education System, P1-million talent contract with TV5, P1-million cash (tax free) and a brand new house and lot at Trece Martirez, Cavite.

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It was announced on Showbiz Central today that Aljur Abrenica will play the role of “Machete” in a GMA primetime series set to air next year.

The Kapuso hunk actor is very happy that GMA gave him the coveted role which is also being considered for Dingdong Dantes. Even the original Machete, Cesar Montano, agrees that Aljur is perfect to reprise the role he played once in a Seiko Films movie back in 1990.
Machete is a story about a wooden Igorot warrior statue who comes to life and turns into a neighborhood stud. Cesar Montano is the first actor to play the role in 1990 and Gardo Versoza reprised the role in a sequel also made by Seiko films last 1994. On television, Joseph Bitangcol played the role in an episode of Komiks last 2006 on ABS-CBN. It was also briefly played by Derek Ramsay in Super Inggo, also in 2006.
Early next year (2011), the classic story of the wooden hunk sculpture will come to life once again as GMA will adapt the material as a primetime series to be shown under the telebabad block.
Who do you want to play Aljur’s 2 leading ladies reprising the roles of Rita Avila and Rosanna Roces? Perhaps these young Kapuso actresses are in the running: Nadine Samonte, Jennica Garcia, Jackie Rice, Ryza Cenon, Bianca King, or Sarah Lahbati. Or perhaps Aljur will get reunited with his former screen partner Kris Bernal? We’ll see.

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They’re always seen doing gags and cracking the country’s most humorous jokes. But now on their sixth year, the most-talked-about Going Bulilit stars are ready to showcase their versatility in the action-filled tale Going Bulilit Presents Wag Mo Akong Galitin this Sunday, after TV Patrol Weekend.
Last week, in Going Bulilit Presents Sa Puso ng Pasko, the witty Bulilits proved that besides comedy, they can also perform well in drama. And now, their stamina is challenged as they go action in the much-awaited Wag Mo Akong Galitin.
“Sobrang mas exciting na po yung ginagawa namin. Kung dati puro gags lang kami, ngayon masusubukan na namin ang drama, action, horror, atbp. Enjoy po kami at para pa rin kaming naglalaro,” ani Going Bulilit pioneer Nash Aguas.
For six-year-old Cha-cha Cañete, who first became famous because of her real estate commercial, her roles in the all-new Going Bulilit will definitely hone her acting skills. Like her famous “ates” in ABS-CBN such as Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu, Angel Locsin, Cristine Reyes, etc., Cha-cha also wants to star her own teleserye someday.
“Sobrang marami pa po akong gustong matutunan sa pag-aartista,” the charming Cha-cha said.
Wag Mo Akong Galitin and Sa Puso ng Pasko are only few of the big offerings of Going Bulilit this yuletide season. Catch as the Bulilits visit “The Big Red” this December.

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To jazz up the joyous family get-togethers this yuletide season, Megastar Sharon Cuneta will proudly launch Celebrations by Sharon, her own brand of cookware, bakeware, culinary herbs and kitchen appliances in a home fair on Saturday, December 4 at The Block, SM City North Edsa.
Meet and greet the one-and-only Megastar and avail of a 10% discount on every Celebrations by Sharon cookware and bakeware product purchased at the venue. Never-before-seen demos and home craft workshops will also be presented.
The Celebrations by Sharon line consists of premium coated non-stick bakeware for holiday baking, and other silicon and wood-based baking accessories in an interesting array of designs, including limited edition releases for the holidays. The cookware line includes stainless aluminum pots and pans in a variety of sizes and exclusive shapes developed for Sharon, in “classic,” “elite” and “platinum” series collections. The small kitchen appliances complete the collection with essential cooking gadgets such as blenders, juicers, panini makers and electric health grills. Sharon’s collection of culinary herbs include a wide variety of herbs such as basil, tarragon, rosemary, available in individual pots or baskets of three or nine assorted herbs.
From December 3 to 5, Celebrations by Sharon products will be displayed at SM City North Edsa.
Bring out the homemaker in you and start your collection of Celebrations by Sharon home entertaining products! The cookware and bakeware line is available at SM Homeworld, while small kitchen appliances are available at the SM Appliance Center. Go to the nearest Refreshers’ by Gourmet’s branch for your Celebrations by Sharon culinary herbs. Watch out for more ‘Celebrations by Sharon’ products coming out in the next few months.

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“Amaya”, dubbed as an epicserye, is said to change the landscape of Philippine television in 2011. Also the first historical soap opera, Amaya topbills GMA’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera.
It’s a story about Bai Amaya, Bai meaning “Princess” in Islam.
“The story dates back to the 1500s. We are coordinating with the historical department of the University of the Philippines to make sure that every detail on this show is accurate,” said Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA-7′s Vice President for Drama.
Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera‘s reel and real-life partner and her leading man in MariMar, Dyesebel, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang and Endless Love, will not be part of this project. As everyone knows, Dingdong is Regine Velasquez‘ love interest in the romantic comedy primetime series “I Heart You Pare”, also slated to air early next year.
So who will be Marian’s leading man this time? According to a rumor, one Kapamilya hunk actor auditioned for the role. If ever he bags it, he will surely consider transferring to the Kapuso network in no time to join the ambitious and big-budgeted teleserye.
The teaser of “Amaya” and other upcoming Kapuso shows will be first seen in GMA-7′s annual cinema plug during the MMFF starting on Christmas day.

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In 2004 and 2006, ABS-CBN launched a nationwide talent search that opened the doors for multi-talented kids like Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Quintin Alianza and Mika dela Cruz to become the industry’s brightest kid superstars; that is, Star Circle Kid Quest. The quest went on in 2009 and consequently found new talented young gems, namely, Bugoy Carino and Xyriel Manabat.

This year, the magic goes on with Star Circle Quest for the Next Kiddie Superstars. Hosted by KC Concepcion, the program aims to discover fresh, young faces with amazing talent and charming personalities and consequently, develop them to become award-winning stars and good role models for kids. Moreover, Bugoy and Xyriel, two notable alumni of SCQ Kids, will join KC as co-hosts; they will be assisting the new SCQ Kid Questors throughout the journey towards superstardom.
But unlike the previous editions, the program is in search not for one but two Kiddie Superstars – a boy and a girl. For 12 weeks, the aspiring kiddie superstars will undergo a rigorous selection process to be facilitated by the quest’s credible jurors Direk Rowell Santiago, Vina Morales, and Gladys Reyes. They will be exposed to different talent and personality development workshops that would unleash their potential.
Who will be in and who will be out? Find out on Star Circle Quest for the Next Kiddie Superstars which will premiere on December 4, Saturday, after Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN.

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Everybody Hapi
Saturday 9:00pm



Bagong lipat! Bagong Characters! Bagong Hapi-nings!

Ang pinaka-Hapi family on TV!

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Monady - Friday 11:00 AM

The First Talakserye on Philippine TV!

Focusing on very real, everyday issues, Amy Perez brings together two opposing parties in a forum that aims to resolve misunderstandings by providing advice from counselors and opinions from the audience.

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 Sunday!

7:00 PM

A wonderful mix of magical tales and family comedy!

The Return of the King! 

The story of the pidol's Wonderland is base on the Enchanted adventure about the good things should do... This Adventure was started with our Philippines Comedy King Dolphy!

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Friday
8:00 PM

Samboy (Oyoboy Sotto) is the new midnight Dj. Now packed with more mysterious and spine-chilling stories revolving around the third eye-gifted DJ, the journey of uncontrollable suspense, curiosity, discomfort, fear, and horror continues.

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4 TV5 programs performed well in Mega Manila’s primetime race last November 27, Saturday, with Talentadong Pinoy at no. 1, LOL: Laugh or Lose at no. 3, Willing Willie at no. 4 and Midnight DJ at no. 7.

This is the reason why last Saturday, TV5 ruled primetime viewing with 33.5% audience share against GMA-7′s 27.6% and ABS-CBN’s 22.3%.

Then last Sunday, TV5 captured the no. 1 spot in the primetime race again courtesy of Talentadong Pinoy. Magic? Gimik! placed 3rd and Pidol’s Wonderland place 9th. The Kapatid Network had 30.9% audience share in the primetime race while GMA-7 had 28.4% and ABS-CBN had 19.3%.

Eat Bulaga!, on the other hand, is the leader in the daytime race last Nov. 26, 27, 28 and 30. The no. daytime program last Sunday is Kapuso Movie Festival featuring Scaregivers.

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS IN MEGA MANILA
(Nov. 26 to 30, 2010; AGB Mega Manila People’s Ratings)

November 26, Friday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 9.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 8.9%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 8.1%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) – 6.1%
5. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 5.5%
6. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) / Alyna (ABS-CBN) – 5.3%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.2%
8. Down With Love (ABS-CBN) – 4%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ikaw Lamang (GMA-7) – 3.7%
10. Shaman King (GMA-7) – 3.3%

Primetime:

1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
2. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) / Grazilda (GMA-7) – 10.5%
3. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) – 10.2%
4. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 9.9%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) – 9.8%
6. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) – 9.4%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Noah (ABS-CBN) – 8.9%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 8.6%
9. Kristine (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
10. Kokey @ Ako (ABS-CBN) – 7.6%

November 27, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 12.5%
2. Kapamilya Holiday Blockbusters: The Incredibles (ABS-CBN) – 6.5%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.4%
4. Kapuso Megahit Festival: Batman Begins (GMA-7) / Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) – 5%
5. Startalk (GMA-7) – 4.5%
6. Pilipinas Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) – 4.4%
7. 5 Max Movies (TV5) – 3.8%
8. Ed, Edd, Eddy (TV5) – 3.5%
9. Chuggington (TV5) / Johnny Bravo (TV5) – 3.4%
10. Boys Over Flowers Forever (ABS-CBN) – 3.3%

Primetime:

1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 12.1%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 10.3%
3. LOL: Laugh Or Lose (TV5) – 9.4%
4. Willing Willie (TV5) / Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 9.1%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 9%
6. Wansapantaym: Ali Badbad (ABS-CBN) – 8.2%
7. Midnight DJ (TV5) – 7.2%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival: Fantastic Man (GMA-7) – 7.1%
9. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 6.8%
10. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 6.7%

November 28, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Kapuso Movie Festival: Scaregivers (GMA-7) – 7.8%
2. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 6%
3. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) / Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (ABS-CBN) – 4.7%
4. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 4.3%
5. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 4%
6. The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) – 3.5%
7. Your Song Presents Andi (ABS-CBN) – 3.3%
8. Ed, Edd N Eddy (TV5) – 2.8%
9. Shin Mazinger Z (GMA-7) / Batman: The Brace and the Bold (TV5) – 2.7%
10. Oggy and the Cockroaches (TV5) / Dexter’s Laboratory (TV5) – 2.6%

Primetime:

1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – 10%
2. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 9.5%
3. Magic? Gimik! (TV5) – 9.4%
4. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 8.4%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 8%
6. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 7.6%
7. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 6.6%
8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 5.8%
9. Pidol’s Wonderland (TV5) – 5.6%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) – 5.5%

November 29, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 10.2%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 8.5%
4. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Ang Darling Kong Aswang (ABS-CBN) – 7.9%
5. Little Star (GMA-7) – 7.4%
6. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) – 6.9%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 6.5%
8. Detective Conan (GMA-7) – 5.6%
9. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) / Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 5.3%
10. Shout Out (ABS-CBN) – 4.8%

Primetime:

1. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 11.7%
2. Grazilda (GMA-7) – 11.6%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.5%
4. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 11.3%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) / Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) – 10.7%
6. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) – 10.6%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) – 10.4%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 10.2%
9. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 9.9%
10. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) – 9.1%

November 30, Tuesday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 10%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 8.1%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 7.7%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) – 6%
5. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) – 5.6%
6. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 5.5%
7. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) – 5.4%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 5.2%
9. Alyna (ABS-CBN) – 4.9%
10. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 4.7%

Primetime:

1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.9%
3. Willing Willie (TV5) – 11.8%
4. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%
5. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 11.3%
6. Grazilda (GMA-7) – 10.8%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) – 10.5%
8. Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) – 10.3%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 9.4%
10. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) – 9.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

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The calm after the storm brings more trouble to the lead characters of the top-rating afternoon drama “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna” led by Shaina Magdayao (Alyna), Jason Abalos (Dominic), Sid Lucero (Rex), and Kaye Abad (Lilet).

Dominic’s discovery that Alyna was taking care of his brother Rex in secret led him to a jealous rage that made him doubt Alyna’s love for him once again. In the coming days, Alyna will see Dominic come back to his cold and indifferent self, while Rex’s wife Lilet continue to be on her bad side.

This bump in Dominic and Alyna’s relationship will also cause a strain between their friends Patrick (Paul Jake Castillo) and Liza (Beauty Gonzalez), who were starting to get-along with each other after pretending to be a couple.

Can Alyna win back Dominic’s trust? Or will their fight further bring Dominic closer to his former girlfriend Lilet? Watch the exciting developments on “Alyna,” weekdays at 4:30pm on ABS-CBN’s Hapontastic.

While a storm just hit “Alyna,” it has been all sunny for Sid, who is fresh from New York after attending the 2010 International Emmy Awards.

Sid walked the red carpet in the prestigious event, where he bumped into big-time TV personalities such as former American Idol Simon Cowell.

“He was very nice and gave me a couple of seconds of his time to take a photo…a few seconds of my life that I will never forget,” Sid shared. He said he also didn’t waste time and roamed the streets of the place famously known as the “City that never sleeps.”

Though he didn’t get to bring home the Best Actor trophy for his performance in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw,” Sid still brought honor to the country just by being nominated. Sid said hearing his name among the nominees gave him such an incredible feeling.

“I was muttering the name of the actor I wanted to win the whole time. And true enough, his name was called. When I heard his name the first thing that came into my mind was “holy cow, I still can’t believe I’m here,” he said.

With his Emmy experience, Sid said he realized how happy he is to have chosen this profession. “I love my job. I may lose all, even the job itself, but my love for it can never be taken away,” he said.

Catch Sid’s amazing acting prowess with the country’s other bright young actors Shaina Magdayao, Jason Abalos, and Kaye Abad in the afternoon drama of primetime caliber, “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna” from Monday to Friday after “Juanita Banana” on ABS-CBN.

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