This December, the search is on for the singing kiddies who will take the center stage and become the newest child wonders of GMA’s upcoming primetime series Biritera.
Biritera, is a family-oriented drama series which will showcase unparalleled acting and incomparable singing ability that will surely be loved by pinoys all over the world.
Biritera aspirants must be eye-catching girls, from ages 8 to 10, who embody star quality and must have that soulful singing ability and remarkable acting prowess.
The nationwide auditions are ongoing until December 9 at the GMA Network Annex from 1pm to 7pm.
Hopefuls must bring their biodata with photos (1 close-up and 1 whole body), minus one of their song choice, birth certificate and written parental consent.
Get your vocal chords’ ready, show us that you’re beyond compare and ready to be the next singing child stars on GMA’s Biritera!
Before the showing of their horror flick, “The Road,” this November, Alden Richards, Louise Delos Reyes and Lexi Fernandez star on GMA-7’s “Spooky Nights Presents: Singil” this Saturday.
Together with Mark Herras, Jennica Garcia, Vaness Del Moral, Vangie Labalan and Ms. Gloria Romero, the tweens show their horrified faces in this hardcore horror presentation, which follows the tradition of box office hits like Bahay Ni Lola and Singsing ni Lola.
“Singil” recounts Alvin’s (Alden) journey with his friends to the old house of his late grandparents. He goes there to look for a document that entitles him to be the heir of the house.
However, the group encounters a series of mysterious and horrifying events as they further their search. Alvin then unveils a secret about the mysterious house and discovers the reason why they are being haunted by the spirits in it.
Can Alvin find the document that he hopes to retrieve? Or will this be the last barkada trip for him and his friends?
With the special participation of Jackie Rice and Mike Tan, “Singil” shows viewers that a fun adventure may suddenly end in a tragedy.
Catch this hardcore horror presentation created by Director Uro Q. Dela Cruz and Headwriter Senedy Que in “Spooky Nights” this Saturday (October 15) after Manny Many Prizes on GMA-7.
Stairway to Heaven‘s Kwon Sang Woo stars in “Cinderella Man”, a Koreanovela that narrates a masculine version of the fairy tale, Cinderella.
Kwon Sang Woo, who also stars in Big Thing, plays the two lead characters in “Cinderella Man”. As Brian and Rodney, he portrays two amazingly identical men whose lives are intertwined because of fashion and a secret past.
Despite their striking resemblance, Brian and Rodney come from very different walks of life. Brian sells clothes in a marketplace and hopes to get into the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Rodney secretly wants to be a chef but forcibly manages a fashion empire that he is about to inherit.
What happens when their paths cross and they decide to switch identities? Will their lives get better or worse? What could be the mysterious past that ties their lives?
Watch Cinderella’s rags-to-riches story from a male perspective! Witness how a fairy tale turns funny as the two men attempt to live each other’s life.
“Cinderella Man” airs weekdays after Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit on GMA-7’s Afternoon Prime beginning October 10.
Beginning October 10, GMA-7 revitalizes one of its most memorable primetime dramas with the remake of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin.
The 2011 version stars Kapuso Tweens Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin, and will air in the afternoon block after Pahiram ng Isang Ina.
Having been part of several top-rating programs, and recently, of the movie Tween Academy, all four have proven their bankability and huge fan base. They now have the opportunity to appear in this original GMA drama, which had such a strong following when it first aired ten years ago.
The original version starred Angelika dela Cruz, Sunshine Dizon, Sherwin Ordoñez, and Cogie Domingo, whose careers skyrocketed after appearing in “ILAM”. In this modern remake, Barbie will play Angelika’s role as Mylene/Catherine, the rightful heiress of the Fuentebellas, while Joyce will assume Sunshine’s character as Clarissa, Mylene’s cousin who will pose as Mylene. On the other hand, Joshua takes on the role of Sir Charles, Katherine’s compassionate neighbor portrayed in the original version by Sherwin, while Kristoffer will star as Jepoy, Clarissa’s best friend who will eventually fall in love with her, as originally played by Cogie.
Completing the cast are other reputable names in the industry including Gardo Versoza as Ferdinand, Mylene/Katherine’s rich father, Sheryl Cruz as Amara Luna, Ferdinand’s manipulative sister, Tanya Garcia as Lilian, Mylene/Katherine’s poor mother whom Amara Luna dislikes, Matet de Leon as Ising, the woman who assumed responsibility as Katherine’s mother, Ehra Madrigal as Dr. Katrina, Lilian’s doctor who will fall for Ferdinand, Ernie Garcia as Badong, a small-time crook who will adopt Clarissa, Carla Estrada as Loida, Badong’s ill-tempered wife, Joko Diaz as Berto, Clarissa’s indolent father, Kier Legaspi as Joel, a policeman and Jepoy’s father, Maricar de Mesa as Helena, Charles’ successful yet domineering mother, Shirley Fuentes as Racquel, an abusive lady whom Katherine works for, Victor Aliwalas as Rommel, Ferdinand’s trusted friend, Ella Cruz as Britney, Raquel’s equally condescending daughter, and Ms. Carmen Soriano as Lola Señora, Raquel’s mother who has a soft spot for Katherine.
Despite having different personalities, Mylene (Barbie Forteza) and Clarissa (Joyce Ching) are each other’s best friend. The two are inseparable until a landslide strikes their community, which causes Mylene to suffer from amnesia.
While wearing Mylene’s necklace, Clarissa ends up in a slum area, where she grows up in the care of a family of crooks. Here, she becomes friends with Jepoy (Kristoffer Martin), whose father (Kier Legaspi) sees Clarissa as a bad influence to his son.
Meanwhile, Mylene lives a difficult, new life as Katherine renamed by Ising (Matet de Leon), the woman who saved her from the landslide. After Ising is accused of stealing from the evil Raquel (Shirley Fuentes), Katherine needed to work as a house maid to pay for Ising’s debts and to get her out of prison. Having no memory of her former life, she meets her only friend and confidante in Charles (Joshua Dionisio), the son of their next-door neighbor.
Both girls have learned to accept their fate until Clarissa runs into Ferdinand (Gardo Versoza), who mistakes her for being her missing daughter for she is still wearing Mylene’s necklace. Clarissa sees this as an opportunity to lead a more comfortable life and pretends to be Mylene. She then lives in the Fuentebella mansion, to the dismay of her good friend Jepoy.
By a startling twist of fate, Clarissa then pretending to be Mylene, crosses paths with Charles and develops romantic feelings for him. As she tries to attract Charles, Clarissa points false allegations at Katherine, without realizing that Katherine and her cousin Mylene are one and the same.
When will the secrets about Clarissa’s real identity be revealed? Will Jepoy continue to pursue Clarissa despite her being a new person? Will Charles be able to set Katherine free from all the pains and heartaches? Will Katherine’s memory ever return?
The answers to these questions will be uncovered once more in this original story about hiding and realizing one’s true identity.
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, an original teleplay by Dode Cruz, will be reinterpreted by headwriter Kit Villanueva-Langit and director Roderick Lindayag. It will begin airing on October 10 after Pahiram ng Isang Ina on GMA Afternoon Prime.
Make way for the country’s most STAR-STUDDED singing competition on TV!
10 LEGENDARY MUSIC ICONS scoured the country in the hopes of finding music’s biggest phenomenon.
From thousands who dared, only ten musical acts will be chosen as PROTÉGÉS.
The mentors shall groom the PROTÉGÉS of their choice and prepare them for a musical battle of stellar proportions, and with their reputation and credibility at stake, drama and tension will surely unfold within the ranks of the mentors.
Get ready for the newest musical experience that will definitely be a game-changer in reality singing competition s in the country!
LET THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG BREAK BEGIN!
GMA Network’s all-original singing talent search, PROTÉGÉ: The Battle for the Big Break makes its grand and highly-anticipated premiere on Philippine Television on September 4.
Former Kapamilya stars Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin and Claudine Barretto will join forces in upcoming Kapuso fantaserye.
“Iglot” is the working title of the fantasy series being offered by GMA-7 to Claudine Barretto. It’s about a child who found a giant egg that contains a magical creature inside.
Supporting Claudine in the fantaserye are former Kapamilya stars like her, Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin. Luis Alandy is also reported as one of the cast-members in the said series to be helmed by Gil Tejada.
The Kapuso network is said to be launching another child star, after Jillian Ward, who will be the main character in “Iglot.”
Contrary to reports, the new fantasy series is set for GMA’s Dramarama sa Hapon block and not Telebabad which means it’s not going to hit primetime television.
Perhaps this is going to be Claudine’s first hit program on GMA-7 since the Kapuso network dominates the daytime block not only in Mega Manila but also in the nationwide TV ratings as well.
So what do you think of Claudine’s new project on GMA-7?
The Koreanovela that received the most trophies in the 2010 SBS Drama Awards hits primetime beginning this Monday.
“Big Thing” stars Ko Hyun Jung, who portrayed Lady Mishil in Queen Seon Deok. This time, however, she is no longer the villain but is now the main protagonist of the story.
Kwon Sang Woo, who is popularly known as Cholo in Stairway to Heaven, also makes a comeback and plays as a prosecutor named Edward Ha.
The story of “Big Thing” tells of Maureen’s (Ko Hyun Jung) rise to power as the first female president of South Korea. She started as a TV announcer who protested against the government because of her husband’s death in the hands of terrorists.
Two men aid her to succeed in politics: Edward, her friend who secretly loves her; and Victor Kang (Cha In Pyo), the congressman who urged her to run for president for his own ambitions.
Can Maureen survive the difficult and sometimes dirty world of politics? Whom should she trust? Is there a room for love in her life — both as a single mom and as a head of state?
Big Thing promises a highly interesting and relatable plot to the Filipino people. After having two female presidents, Filipinos will definitely want to know the ins and outs of politics from a strong woman’s point of view.
Jillian Ward‘s next project on GMA-7 is a primetime soap opera with a working title “Daldakina.”
According to a report by Nitz Miralles of Pilipino Star Ngayon, “Daldakina” is going to replace “Futbolilits” and it will reunite Jillian Ward with her “Trudis Liit” director Don Michael Perez.
The new primetime soap will have a story conference on August 18 and taping will begin some time in October.
Joining Jillian in the new teleserye are Ogie Alcasid, Gelli de Belen, Elmo Magalona and Julie Ann San Jose.
Mistaken Identity tells the story of a young journalist who finds genuine love when she least expects it, at the same time, proves the saying that ‘love knows no boundaries.’
This Saturday (July 23), viewers will surely get caught up in the lighthearted romantic drama between Kapuso Network’s Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino as they star in the four-part TV special titled Mistaken Identity right before Eat Bulaga.
In search of an interesting feature story, Ada (Lovi) travels to an island in Ilocos where she meets a handsome native named Sinag (Rocco). They would constantly bump into each other in the village and during these occasions, Ada notices Sinag’s arm band and tribal accessories.
Ada quickly assumes that he is the reclusive Prince of the island and befriends him. But it turns out to be a case of mistaken identity. Sinag is the cousin of the real Prince and is just pretending to be the real prince, under the orders of Queen Mercedes (Gloria Diaz) and Prince Kali (Luis Alandy).
Sinag and Ada’s playful friendship blossoms into a full-blown romance and this special relationship of the two unlikely lovers earns the ire of Prince Kali who secretly has feelings for Ada. He will then do everything in his power to win the heart of the lovely journalist.
How far will Prince Kali ruin Sinag’s credibility? Will Sinag divulge the truth to Ada and reveal his true identity? Will Ada and Sinag’s whirlwind romance be for keeps?
Under the direction of Topel Lee, the first part of Mistaken Identity airs this Saturday (July 23) right before Eat Bulaga on GMA-7.
In the pilot episode last July 16, Manny Pacquiao proved just how quickly and easily a player could win in this newest game show of the Kapuso Network. Manny Many Prizes gave away at least 2 million worth of giveaways and prizes including a house-and-lot no less.
Many were touched by Pacman’s decision to give 61-year old John Roldan the house-and-lot despite his incorrect choice in the final round, as according to the People’s Champ “walang uuwing luhaan sa show.” Another big winner for the night was James Villanueva, a pedicab driver, who was awarded with a “pangkabuhayan package” worth 60,000 pesos.
Because of this, Manny has now earned himself another title as the “Pambansang Ninong” to signify his generosity and sympathy to others.
Meanwhile, more viewers tuned in to Manny Many Prizes compared to its rival programs. According to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, Manny Many Prizes won a 16.3 percent victory against TV Patrol’s 9.4 percent and Will Time Big Time’s 10.7 percent.
Statistics aside, MMP displayed great promise, as it was able to entertain and inspire viewers with its fun and enjoyable format.
Manny and his co-hosts Paolo Contis, Rhian Ramos, Isabelle Daza, Gladys Guevarra, Onyok Velasco, and Boobay are all very pleased with their first salvo, and are as excited to bring hope and cheers to more viewers.
Gourmet features the unique cuisine of Korea as it talks about the significance of traditions, family heritage and love through cooking. It is highly anticipated for it is topbilled by Kim Rae Won, the leading man in Attic Cat and Lovers in Harvard, which both aired in GMA-7.
The story tells of Patrick (Kim Rae Won), an orphan raised by a family that owns Korea’s most famous traditional restaurant, Woonamjung. This family, headed by Chef Oh (Choi Bul Am), also claims to be descendants of the Joseon Dynasty’s last royal chef.
As an adopted child, Patrick often disappointed Chef Oh until he decided to become a chef too. It was then that Chef Oh saw Patrick’s surprising talent and verified a secret about who the young man really is.
Can Patrick become Woonamjung’s Royal Chef when he is only an adopted son? Can he stand being rivals with his brother Robert (Kwon Oh Jung), Chef Oh’s own son? Does this mark the end of their brotherhood?
Join Patrick as he discovers and fulfills his true calling by leaving the life that he knew, exploring his capabilities on his own and pursuing what he deserves.
Starting July 18, Gourmet airs Monday to Friday after Sisid on GMA-7.
Anticipation grows for this superstar search that defies the conventions of reality-based genres for its game-changing formula of finding the ultimate protégé from a broader search range for would-be-stars. The competition is open to all music artists—solo performers, duos, trios or groups with a maximum of 5 members—and the search has no age limit!
Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid is the Journey Host of Protégé while Kapuso Network’s Multi-Awarded Drama Actor Dingdong Dantes is the Gala Presenter.
This search is said to be the biggest yet as Protégé taps the professional guidance of celebrity mentors who would scour the entire archipelago to find genuine and rare singing aspirants to battle it out for a chance to enter the highly-acclaimed gateway to musical stardom.
The impressive roster of high-profile and formidable mentors who would lead the hunt for their respective Protégés in the key provinces and cities around the country—Naga, Cebu, Iloilo, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Pampanga, Davao, Dagupan, Cagayan de Oro and Manila—are Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Jay-R, Rachelle Ann Go, Aiza Seguerra, Joey Generoso of Side A, Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente, Rey Valera, and Gloc 9.
The nationwide auditions will be held on the following dates and venues: SM Naga (July 15); SM Cebu (July 17); SM Iloilo (July 22); SM Batangas (July 24); NE Pacific Mall Cabanatuan (July 29); SM Pampanga (July 31); SM Davao (August 5); CSI Mall Dagupan (August 7); SM Cagayan de Oro (August 10); and SM Mall of Asia Music Hall (August 13). Auditions will be from 10am-6pm.
Aspirants need to bring the certified true copy and photocopy of their birth certificate and two photos (1 full body and 1 close-up). Those below 18 years need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent’s valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions.
They need to prepare at least two songs for the audition with minus-1 or perform with musical instruments. Applicants are encouraged to be in their most impressive outfits (dress to impress).
Catch this September the unparalleled display of singing sensations in Protégé only on GMA-7.
Jennylyn Mercado‘s next project on GMA-7 is the primetime series “Footbulilits,” pairing her with Raymart Santiago.
After starring in the afternoon soap “Little Star,” Jennylyn Mercado will now topbill a primetime teleserye on GMA-7 with the working title “Footbulilits.” Also starring in the upcoming project is Raymart Santiago, whom we last seen in “Bantatay.”
Ehra Madrigal will have a special role in the said teleserye as Raymart’s wife. But it’s only a short appearance because the character will die on the early part of the teleserye.
“Footbulilits,” as the title suggests, revolves around the story of kids who are training to become football players someday and Raymart will play the role of their coach.
It is said to be the replacement for “Magic Palayok” which is ending soon.
A riveting story of love, deceit, and betrayal is GMA-7′s newest offering in their “Dramarama sa Hapon” block.
“Sinner or Saint,” starring Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi and Dennis Trillo, revolves around a couple whose humble dreams are shattered by a tragic incident.
Alessandra de Rossi, on the other hand, makes a comeback in the Kapuso network by taking the role of the beautiful yet deceiving Corrine in the new soap.
Completing the cast are Polo Ravales as Alvin, an investigative journalist; Timmy Cruz as Sally and Matthew Mendoza as Armand, Noemi’s biological parents; Jenine Desiderio as Celeste, Armand’s second wife; Divina Valencia as Doña Faustina, Armand’s condescending mother; Dexter Doria as Yvette, Noemi’s abusive aunt; Glenda Garcia as Tiling, the mother of Raul; introducing Kim Komatsu as Lourdes, Raul’s younger sister; and Derrick Monasterio as Santi, Corrine’s cousin.
Directed by Don Michael Perez and conceptualized by RJ Nuevas, Sinner or Saint premieres June 13 after Blusang Itim on GMA-7
“Andres de Saya” is an upcoming weekly sitcom on GMA-7 starring Cesar Montano and Iza Calzado
The new comedy program is the TV adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas‘ graphic novel in the 70s. It can be remembered that the said novel was adapted into film in the 80s under the same title, starring Vic Vargas and Gloria Diaz.
The TV adaptation will star Cesar Montano and Iza Calzado. Other cast-members are Gloria Romero, Caridad Sanchez, Elmo Magalona, Julie Anne San Jose, Chariz Solomon, Iwa Moto, Pekto and Jillian Ward.
StarStruck 3 Ultimate Female Survivor–Jackie Rice–bagged her biggest role to date – a title role in an afternoon teleserye. She will topbill “Sisid,” an afternoon soap opera under the Dramarama sa Hapon block of GMA which revolves around the story of pearl divers.
Jackie’s leading men in the said soap are JC Tiuseco, Ian Batherson, and Dominic Roco. Since they will play the role of the pearl divers who will compete for Jackie’s heart, expect a lot of shirtless scenes that will heat up your afternoon viewing.
“Sisid” is set to premiere on May 30 as part of GMA-7′s “Heavyweights of May” campaign.
Kylie Padilla bested other Kapuso stars like Gwen Zamora and Sarah Lahbati for the title role in GMA-7′s tv series adaptation of the classic Snooky Serna starrer “Blusang Itim.” She is now being trained by Ms. Gina Alajar in an acting workshop to prepare her for the role.
Kylie is the 18-year-old daughter of the country’s Action Prince, Robin Padilla. She started her showbiz career via a supporting role in the Kapuso action fantaserye “Joaquin Bordado” which was topbilled by her father in 2008. This first tv appearance won for Kylie her first award in showbiz – Best New Female TV Personality at the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television.
She continued her showbiz career on GMA-7 by being part of the musical variety show Party Pilipinas and acting stints in “Tween Hearts” and “Dwarfina.”
Presently, Kylie Padilla is being linked to hunk actor Aljur Abrenica who has been very vocal of his feelings for the budding actress.
Starting April 30, each episode follows a value-driven narrative that unfolds among the members of the Tropa in the spanking new Potchi house. Here, the kids learn how to deal with the different things they encounter in their young lives with the help of each other and their families. The Tropa also meets every Saturday at the Potchi house where they take turns exchanging stories about the different adventures they had from the previous week.
This week, Lianne nurses a ‘tampo’ over her OFW Mom’s refusal to buy her a laptop. Meanwhile, Bianca shares how she conquers her fear of fun rides as Julian narrates his first time to ‘fly’.
‘Tropang Potchi’ is a motley crew of kids with different talents and personalities namely, Julian Trono, Ella Cruz, Sabrina Man, Miggy Jimenez, Bianca Umali and Lianne Valentino.
Produced by Columbia, the candy company, and GMA-7, Tropang Potchi airs every Saturday at 9:00-9:30 a.m. on GMA 7 beginning April 30. It is directed by award-winning TV director Louie Ignacio. Last year, Tropang Potchi was also one of the programs awarded the ANAK-TV seal.
Secret Garden stars Ha Ji Won (What Happened in Bali) and Hyun Bin (My Name is Kim Sam Soon) who switched their bodies after they drank a certain magic water.
The Korean fantaserye tells the story of Kim Joo Won (Hyun Bin), an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im (Ha Ji Won), a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies.
“Secret Garden” is set premiere on GMA-7 on May 2. However, there’s no timeslot yet. We’ll see if this is going to be the replacement for “Temptation of Wife” on daytime or “The Baker King” on primetime.
