The top-rating soap opera of ABS-CBN is competing against “Bread, Love and Dreams” of South Korea which is also known as “The Baker King” in Philippines (currently aired on GMA-7) under the category Soap Operas and Telenovelas. Mara Clara is also up against “Coronation Street” of UK and three soaps from the US: “Days of our Lives”, “Eva Luna” and “The Queen of the South.”

No soap opera/telenovela from any South American country (where popular telenovelas being aired around the world came from) has earned a nomination in the said category. It’s US, UK, South Korea and the Philippines vying in this category.

The winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony on June 12, 2011 at the AOL Canada Theatre.

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TV5 on Wednesday, March 30, announced that it will impose a moratorium on the participation of minors in all of the network's contests and game shows.

The suspension was the network's reaction to an ongoing probe of the Commission on Human Rights and the Movies and Television Review and Classification Board and a complaint from the Department of Social Welfare and Development on the alleged maltreatment of a six-year-old contestant in the early evening program "Willing Willie."

In an advisory sent to Yahoo! OMG! Philippines, TV5 also indicated it was "conducting a thorough investigation on the incident." The network also said it has enforced "stricter guidelines on the appearance and performance of minors, particularly children, on all TV5 programs. In addition, it said all auditions on "Willing Willie" will "be supervised by TV5 representatives designated by the TV5 Ombudsman."

The advisory said TV5 Chief Legal Counsel Christine Ona has been designated as the network's Ombudsman. Ona is tasked to handle viewer complaints regarding its programs.

Furthermore, TV5 said it welcomes external probes on the matter.

"We welcome the hearings of the MTRCB and other bodies as opportunities to further thresh out the issues and find solutions that will address the many concerns that have been expressed," the statement said.

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We’ve seen JM De Guzman in supporting roles in various Precious Hearts Romances series like “Substitute Bride,” “Midnight Phantom,” “Alyna” and “Kristine.” Now, we are about to see him in a lead role via ABS-CBN’s reboot of the one of the country’s beloved soap opera, “Mula sa Puso.”
But before that, JM De Guzman will show us why the Kapamilya network did the right thing in choosing him as the next important leading man via his dramatic performance in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” which is airing tonight (March 19).
Do you think JM has “it” to become the next Zanjoe, Sam, Piolo, Jericho, and Gerald?

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Hinangaan ni Kim Chiu si Vice Ganda dahil sa kanyang natural na pagpapatawa. Halos sumakit ang tyan ni Kim sa kakatawa noong nagkasama sila sa taping ng “Your Song” na ipapalabas na ngayong Linngo sa ABS-CBN.

“Grabe, kahit simpleng hirit lang ni Vice Ganda, natutuwa ako agad. Ang saya-saya talaga sa set naming nun,” kwento ni Kim.
Samantala, bilib rin si Vice sa angking galing ni Kim pagdating sa pagarte, “Ang dami na rin kasi nagampanan ni Kim na roles, and lahat yun nagagawa niya ng mahusay. Kahit sino ata makasama ni Kim sa eksena, magagalingan sa kanya,” pahayag ng komedyante.
Ang episode ngayong Linggo sa “Your Song” ay iinog sa kwento ng magkapatid na sina Justine (Kim) at Mars (Vice Ganda). Isang sikat na fashion designer si Justine at na ikakasal na kay Robert (Rafael Rosel). Simula nang mamatay ang magulang nina Justine at Mars, si Mars na ang tumayong ama ni Justine. Lumaki si Justine na may paghanga sa kanyang kapatid na sa Amerika nakapag-hanap-buhay bilang impersonator na hindi alam ni Justine. Paano kung dumating ang panahon na dapat nang ipagtapat ni Mars ang kanyang tunay na pagkatao?
Alamin ang kasagutan sa “Your Song presents Kim” ngayong Linggo sa ABS-CBN. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on sa www.abs-cbn.com at sundan ang abscbndotcom sa Twitter.

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It’s interesting to note that last March 17, GMA-7 almost had a sweep in the daytime race when 9 of its daytime programs occupied the no. 1 to no. 9 slots leaving the 10th slot for ABS-CBN.
Is it a sign that GMA-7′s daytime programming is getting even stronger than ever?
Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the People/Individual Ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila Households on March 14 – 17, 2011:

March 14, Monday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.9%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 10.2%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) – 8.1%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Bitoy Ang Itwaga Mo Sa Akin (GMA-7) / Alakdana (GMA-7) – 6.5%
5. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) – 6.3%
6. Face To Face (TV5) – 4.9%
7. Hari ng Aksyon: Eseng ng Tondo (ABS-CBN) – 4.7%
8. One Piece (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 4.6%
9. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) – 4.5%
10. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) – 4.3%
Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 15%
2. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) – 12.8%
3. Mutya (ABS-CBN) – 12.5%
4. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 11.4%
5. The Baker King (GMA-7) – 11.3%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.2%
7. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 10.6%
8. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) / Dwarfina (GMA-7) – 9.8%
9. I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) – 9.5%
10. Willing Willie (TV5) – 8.4%
March 15, Tuesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.1%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 11%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) – 7.7%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Teacher… Teacher I Love You (GMA-7) – 6.1%
5. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) – 5.8%
6. Alakdana (GMA-7) – 5.5%
7. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) – 4.4%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 4.3%
9. One Piece (GMA-7) – 4%
10. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) / Face To Face (TV5) – 3.8%
Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 15.2%
2. Mutya (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) – 12.8%
4. The Baker King (GMA-7) – 12.7%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 12.6%
6. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) – 11.7%
7. Dwarfina (GMA-7) – 11.3%
8. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 10.7%
10. I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) – 10.3%
March 16, Wednesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 9.5%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 8.7%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) – 7.3%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) – 6.6%
5. Alakdana (GMA-7) – 6.3%
6. Face To Face (TV5) – 5.5%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak (GMA-7) – 4.6%
8. One Piece (GMA-7) – 4.2%
9. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) – 4%
10. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 3.8%
Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 16.2%
2. Mutya (ABS-CBN) – 14%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) – 13.2%
4. The Baker King (GMA-7) – 11.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.1%
6. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%
7. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 10.6%
8. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) / Dwarfina (GMA-7) – 9.8%
9. I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) – 8.7%
10. Machete (GMA-7) – 8.1%
March 17, Thursday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.2%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 10.1%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) – 8.1%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 6.8%
5. Alakdana (GMA-7) – 6.7%
6. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) – 6.5%
7. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) – 4.9%
8. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) / One Piece (GMA-7) – 4.3%
9. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) – 4%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 3.9%
Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 15.9%
2. Mutya (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) – 12.6%
4. The Baker King (GMA-7) – 12.2%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.6%
6. Dwarfina (GMA-7) – 10.6%
7. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 10.4%
8. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) – 10.1%
9. I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) – 9.5%
10. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 9.1%
Source: AGB Nielsen Phils. via PEP and starmometer

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Humanda na! Ngayong Sabado, buong pagmamalaking inihahandog ng patok na patok Happy Yipee Yehey! (HYY) ang iba’t ibang regalo at sorpresa nito ngayong summer.

Ang pinaka-aabangang segment na Ikaw ang Bida ay makiki-summer party. Kaya naman, inaanyayahan ni John ang lahat na maghanda. “Isuot nyo ang inyong pinaka-seksing swimsuit at malay mo, ikaw ang mapiling maglaro at manalo ng P50,000,” aniya
Maliban sa limpak-limpak na papremyong ipamumudmod, makiki-party at magpapakilig ang pinaka-pinaguusapang love team ngayon, sina Sarah Geronimo at Gerald Anderson ng pinakabagong Star Cinema offering Catch Me I’m In Love.
Makikisaya din ang nag-iisang Concert King Martin Nievera. Aawitin niya ang theme song ng kapana-panabik na teleseryeng Nasaan Ka Elisa?
Plus, bukod sa umaatikabong performance nina Sarah at Gerald, maglalaro din ang sikat na love tandem sa kapana-panabik na One Time Big Time. Ang masuwerteng chosen charity ng dalawa ang magkakamit ng premyong klanilang mapapanalunan. Maging One Time Big Time kaya sina Erich at Enchong?
Sa Pera O Bayong, graduating students naman ang bida. Lahat sila ay maglalaban-laban para sa maswerteng bayong. Masungkit kaya nila ang tumataginting na P1,000,000?
“Ang makapagpasaya ng maraming ay talaga namang fulfilling. Kaya I was really lucky na nakabalik ako sa ganitong trabaho. Siyempre, without the people behind the cameras, hindi magiging ganito kasaya ang Happy Yipee Yehey!,” ani Mariel.
Talaga nga namang walang patid na saya ang hatid ng pinakabagong kabarkada sa tanghali, kasama ang iba mga host na sina Bianca Manalo, Melai Cantiveros, Mattheo Guidecelli, John Pratts, Jobert, Bentong at Sam Milby.
Huwag palampasin ang Happy Yipee Yehey na araw-araw nang mapapanood mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, pagkatapos ng Showtime sa ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

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“Pilipinas Got Talent” maintained its lead in weekend viewing nationwide based on Kantar Media’s TV Ratings for March 11-13, 2011.

“Pilipinas Got Talent” continuous to dominate nationwide ratings as it topped the weekend top 20 last Saturday and Sunday. PGT rated 29.3% last Saturday versus “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” (20.1%) and the grand finals of “Talentadong Pinoy.” (18.4%). PGT rated 28%, on the other hand, last Sunday as compared to its rival show “Show Me Da Manny” (12.3%).

The whole country saw the birth of two promising singing heartthrobs— Jose Emmanuel Cubil of Talisay, Cebu (left), and Kevin James Sisco of Quezon City (right)— who managed to get through the next round with their voice and charms.

Will one of them be the next PGT grand winner? Find out in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” airing every Saturday and Sunday, 8:45 PM on ABS-CBN.

March 11, 2011 (Friday):

Gising Pilipinas (0.5%) / Kape’t Pandasal (1.1%) vs. Rescue (Replay) (1.2%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.0%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.6%)
Dora The Exporer (5.8%) vs. Doraemon (7.5%)
Spongebob Squarepants (7.5%) vs. Jackie Chan Adventures (8.5%)
Mr. Bean (6.5%) vs. Shaman King (10.3%) / One Piece (11.3%)
Banana Split Daily Servings (6.2%) vs. Dragon Ball Z Kai (10.9%)
Showtime (10.6%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival ‘I.T.A.L.Y. I Trust And Love You’ (11.2%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (8.4%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (20.1%)
Agimat ‘Kapitan Inggo’ (8.8%) vs. Alakdana (13.6%)
Mana Po (11.3%) vs. Nita Negrita (13.9%)
Malparida (11.2%) vs. My Lover My Wife (18.4%)
Sabel (13.1%) vs. Temptation Of Wife (20.4%)
The Price Is Right (15.9%) vs. Magic Palayok (21.5%)
TV Patrol (31.4%) vs. 24 Oras (28.1%) vs. Willing Willie (8.1%)
Mutya (34.6%) / Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (33.6%) vs. Dwarfina (18.4%)
Mara Clara (35.9%) vs. I Heart You Pare (15.5%)
Imortal (24.7%) vs. The Baker King (19.7%) / Machete (14.3%)
Green Rose (14.2%) / Cinderella’s Sister (8.6%) vs. Bubble Gang (11.5%)
SNN Showbiz News Ngayon (5.3%) / Bandila (4.6%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (7.6%)
S.O.C.O. (3.9%) vs. Tunay Na Bahay (3.3%)

March 12, 2011 (Saturday):

Salamat Dok (4.0%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (4.4%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (5.7%) vs. Hanep Buhay (5.5%)
Honey Watch Out (4.0%) vs. Tamagotchi (5.9%)
Why Not? (4.8%) vs. Bakugan Battle Brawlers (6.2%)
The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (7.1%) / Avatar The Legend Of Aang (8.8%) vs. Art Angel (6.6%)
Spongebob Squarepants (9.1%) vs. One Piece (7.6%)
Boys Over Flowers Forever (7.3%) / I Love You So (7.7%) vs. Maynila (9.2%)
Showtime (16.6%) vs. Kapuso Megahit Festival ‘Butterfly Lovers’ (8.6%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (11.2%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (Saturday) (20.0%)
Entertainment Live! (7.6%) vs. Startalk (7.2%)
Kapamilya Saturday Blockbusters ‘Rob-B-Hood’ (11.2%) vs. Misteryo (8.1%)
Failon Ngayon (13.3%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (12.7%) vs. Willing Willie (Saturday) (11.0%)
TV Patrol Weekend (18.4%) / Wansapanatym ‘Buhawi Jack’ (20.6%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Kulimlim’ (15.5%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya… (27.6%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (19.9%)
Pilipinas Got Talent (29.3%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (20.1%) vs. Talentadong Pinoy (18.4%)
Laugh Out Loud (13.1%) vs. Imbestigador (13.5%)
Banana Split (6.9%) vs. Comedy Bar (6.2%)
The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (2.6%) / Sports Unlimited (1.0%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.6%)

March 13, 2011 (Sunday):

The Healing Eucharist (4.3%) vs. In Touch (0.9%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (2.8%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.4%)
Salamat Dok (4.4%) vs. Blazing Teens 2 (4.5%)
Beyblade (4.9%) vs. Bakungan Battle Brawlers (6.3%)
Matanglawin (8.6%) vs. Aha (7.2%)
Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters ‘The Incredibles’ (10.0%) vs. Kapuso Movie Sunday Festival ‘Enteng Kabisote 2′ (15.3%)
Asap Rocks (12.2%) vs. Party Pilipinas (11.1%)
Your Song Presents Kim (9.4%) vs. Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (7.6%)
The Buzz (10.6%) vs. Showbiz Central (7.6%)
TV Patrol Weekend (20.5%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (13.6%)
Goin’ Bulilit (23.1%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Reality Sitcom (17.6%) vs. Talentadong Pinoy (20.6%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (25.5%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (18.0%)
Pilipinas Got Talent (28.0%) vs. Show Me Da Manny (12.3%) / Mel & Joey (9.9%)
Sunday’s Best ‘Te Amo Mahal: The John Estrada & Priscilla Merelles Wedding’ (13.1%) / Urban Zone (3.3%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office ‘Hwang Jini’ (5.1%)

Source: Kantar Media

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Featured on the movie poster are its lead stars Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo. And every love team has its third wheel and for this movie, it’s Matteo Guidicelli.

Also starring in the rom-com movie are Christopher de Leon, Joey Marquez and Dawn Zulueta. Other members of its cast include Arlene Muhlach, Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Charee Pineda, Dino Imperial, Hyubs Azarcon, Fred Payawan, Ian Victor, and Alchris Galura.

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, “Catch Me…I’m Falling” hits theaters on March 23, 2011.

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Join Rex as he takes a journey to save the world from nanites, a bane which randomly activates inside their hosts and mutates victims into a monster called EVO (Exponentially Variegated Organism). Trying to counter the ill effects of nanites inside his body, Rex (who is an EVO himself) joins a government agency called the Providence to keep the nanites from harming other people which turns him into a hero.

Meanwhile, prepare yourselves for REXploration contest, a watch-and-win promo for a chance to win super cool prizes this March brought to you by TV5 Kids. Catch Generator Rex starting this weekend at 11 to 11:30am only from the network that kids love, TV5!

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Mutya was chose as the #1 Show of the Philippines. After a month that passed many viewer impress that Episodes of Mutya that's why the philippines Show peak Mutya as the #1 Philippine Show of the Month of February rate, Here are the top 10 List of the Show:

1. Mutya from Abs-cbn
2. I♥U pare from GMA
3. Imortal from Abs-cbn
4. Temptation of Wife from GMA
5. Mana Po from Abs-cbn
6. Sabel From Abs-cbn
7. Machete from GMA
8. Alakdana from GMA
9. Mara Clara From Abs-cbn
10. Dwarfina From GMA

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This Saturday, February 19, Melissa Ricks and Matt Evans will reunite in a love story that will leave life lessons and inspire young televiewers at the same time.

Matt will play the role of Bobit while Melissa will portray May, two young lovers that will endure all the challenges in their relationship.

The said episode is written by Joan Habana and directed by Roni Velasco. Also starring are Tom Rodriguez as Bong, Thara Jordana as Gina, Helga Krapf as Cristy and Charee Pineda as Marilyn.

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Mikael Daez is a 23-year-old Business Administration graduate from Ateneo. He works as a part-time commercial and print ad model.

A model of Mercator (the agency who handles the career of Brapanese models like Akihiro Sato, Daniel Matsunaga, Fabio Ideo and Hideo Muroaki), Mikel has already appeared in a number of TV commercials such as Jollibee and SM.

Before we can see him in the epicserye “Amaya”, Mikael will star first in “Ang Spooky Mo Presents Bampirella” opposite Marian Rivera.

Aside from Mikael, International Emmy-nominated actor Sid Lucero is also being offered for the role to be one of Marian Rivera‘s leading men in the epicserye. According to reports, Sid is just waiting for the agreement papers and if he likes the offer of the Kapuso Network, he is set to transfer to GMA-7 anytime this week.

What do you think of the first confirmed leading man of Marian Rivera for “Amaya”?

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The daytime race was dominated by GMA-7 with 6 of its program capturing the first six slots with Temptation Wife at no. 1 as usual. TV5′s Face to Face, on the other hand, captured the no. 7 slot.
The primetime race, on the other hand, is still ruled by “Mara Clara”–the mother of Pinoy soap opera. 24 Oras settled for 2nd place followed by Imortal in third place. Two TV-5 programs entered the Top 10 with Babaeng Hampalupa at no. 9 and Willing Willie at no. 10. Unfortunately, the pilot episode of “Green Rose” missed the Top 10 ranking.
AGB MEGA MANILA PEOPLE’S RATINGS:
February 14, Monday
Daytime:
1. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) – 12.1%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 10.8%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) – 9.3%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) – 7.8%
5. Alakdana (GMA-7) – 7%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Forever (GMA-7) – 4.9%
7. Face To Face (TV5) – 4.3%
8. One Piece (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Kapitan Inggo (ABS-CBN) – 4%
9. Shaman King (GMA-7) / Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) – 3.8%
10. Malparida (ABS-CBN) / Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) – 3.6%
Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) – 12.1%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 11.4%
3. Imortal (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%
4. Bantatay (GMA-7) – 10.7%
5. Dwarfina (GMA-7) – 10.6%
6. Mutya (ABS-CBN) / The Baker King (GMA-7) – 10.2%
7. Machete (GMA-7) – 10.1%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) / I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) – 9.4%
9. Babaeng Hampaslupa (TV5) – 8.6%
10. Willing Willie (TV5) – 8.3%
Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

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Nangunguna sa cast ng Nita Negrita ang mga tween stars na sina Barbie Forteza, who plays the title role; Joshua Dionisio bilang si Prince; at si Lexi Fernandez bilang Misty, ang makakasama ni Nita sa bahay-ampunan at magiging karibal niya sa atensyon ni Prince.

Dahil si Barbie ang gaganap sa title role, nakakaramdam ba siya ng kaba or pressure?

"Hindi lang naman po ako. Siyempre lahat naman po ng nasa show, talagang part, so kailangan din nila ibigay ‘yung best nila," says Barbie. "Lahat naman po kami, kumbaga kailangan namin mapanatiling sobrang ganda nung show. Hindi lang naman po ako or si Joshua or si Lexi, lahat po kami magtutulungan."

Samantala, very excited si Joshua kahit na nararamdaman niya ang kaba ng pagkakaroon ng bagong show.

"Sobrang excited na kasi this time, sa role ko, magta-taekwondo ako, so magkakaroon ako ng workshop for taekwondo. Si Barbie nga, (nag-train) for gymnastics. Tuma-tumbling tumbling siya," kuwento ni Joshua. "At saka bagong story kasi, saka lahat bago, pati direktor, first time namin makakatrabaho si Direk [Gil Tejada Jr.]. Kinakabahan kami kasi nga malaking show na naman na kami-kami ang magbibida…Kami na naman ang magdadala ng show, sa amin na naman ang pressure."

Samantala, nakakatrabaho na ni Lexi ang dalawang itinuturing na Tween Royalties sa Reel Love presents Tween Hearts, ngunit excited pa rin siya dahil ito ang kanyang unang show na siya ang main kontrabida, at ngayon lamang niya makaka-love triangle ang dalawa.

"Excited po ako kasi close naman po kaming tatlo dahil sa Tween Hearts. Sobrang close na po kami, so komportable na kami, so magiging madali na para sa 'min na gampanan ‘yung mga roles naming. Tapos ‘yung love triangle, sabay naming paghihirapan at gagalingan para magustuhan ng mga tao," says Lexi. "Kaming dalawa ni Barbie ang lead. Ako ‘yung lead kontrabida, siya ‘yung bida, so sabi nga ni Direk, nasa amin ‘yung burden na kailangan naming galingan."

Of course, umaasa ang tatlo na ang mga fans nila sa Tween Hearts ay ipagpapatuloy ang pagpapakita ng kanilang suporta sa kanila sa bagong show na ito. "Sana naman, yung mga fans namin sa Tween Hearts ay suportahan kami hanggang sa Nita Negrita," says Joshua.

Abangan ang pagsisimula ng Nita Negrita ngayong Lunes pagkatapos ng Alakdana dito lamang sa GMA.

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This marks Ms. Susan Roces’ first-ever project on TV5 where she topbills—together with Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga—the very first drama series of the network.
With over 50 years of unparalleled stardom on the local scene, Ms. Susan Roces is highly placed alongside the country’s showbiz stalwarts, including her late husband, the King of Philippine Movies Fernando Poe, Jr., and the King of Comedy Dolphy.
In Babaeng Hampaslupa, Ms. Susan Roces plays a major role as Helena See, a strong-willed Chinese tycoon who conceals a soft spot for those who strive to get more from life. Through their exceptional characters, Ms. Susan Roces, Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga represent the continued quest for hope, love and ambition.
Ms. Susan Roces landed her first starring role in the movie “Boksingera Daw” (1956) with Luis Gonzales. Following its success, the Queen has since teamed up with the biggest names during the golden years of showbiz such as Juancho Gutierrez, Jose Mari Gonzales, Romeo Vasquez, and Eddie Gutierrez. She staged a movie comeback in the second instalment of Chinese-themed flick “Mano Po” (2003) from Regal Entertainment.

Helmed by Eric Quizon and Joyce Bernal, Babaeng Hampaslupa leads primetime viewing starting February. The series also assembles an impressive cast with some of the country’s finest actors and actresses like Jay Manalo, Bing Loyzaga, Freddie Webb and Celso Ad Castillo; and younger stars such as Karel Marquez, Alwyn Uytinco, Vandolph, Jenny Quizon, and Martin Escudero.

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Mara (Kathryn Bernardo) and Clara (Julia Montes) undergo a reversal of fortune as the truth about Clara’s real father was finally revealed.

Mara is set to experience the wealthy lifestyle as Clara delves into a setup she’s not used to. How will each of the character adjust to the new life they are about to live?
Meanwhile, in the coming episodes of Mara Clara, Mara and Clara celebrates her 16th birthday with a grand party. Who will be her male escort?
Find out this week on ‘Mara Clara,’ Mondays to Fridays, after ‘Noah’ on ABS-CBN.
Images courtesy of Jojit Lorenzo

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Set to create a big splash on January 31, “Mutya” will drown your thirsty nights with delight as she swims her way through your television screens via “Pablo S. Gomez’ Mutya” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.



Written by Pablo S. Gomez, “Mutya” is a fantasy novel about mermaids. It is a story of a woman named Cordelia who unexpectedly falls in love with Irvin, the prince of the sea. As unforeseen events take place, the will two part ways and will be drifted into different situations. Prince Irvin will marry another mermaid whileCordelia will give birth to Mutya.

The said series is indeed a comeback project for Alfred Vargas as a Kapamilya after leaving the network seven years ago. His last teleserye on ABC-CBN was “Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan”.
Precious Lara Quigaman will play a vital role in the series, also her comeback project after May Bukas Pa, breathing life to the character of Cordelia.
Joining the powerhouse cast of ‘Mutya’ are Malou Crisologo as Octupina, Sandy Andolong as Madam Delilah, Tess Antonio as Ester, Gary Lim as Lolo Sheldon and Pen Medina as Haring Merrick. It is also reappearance for Ogie Diaz after his stint in ‘Momay’.

Star of the newest primetime series is Mutya Orquia, another child actress that will shine like Xyriel Manabat and Zaijian Jaranilla. To date, Mutya is already considered as the new ‘Marina’.
Nina Jose, Ahron Villena (CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS) and Jairus Aquino will also play important parts in the fantaserye.
Under the direction of Erick Salud and Jojo Saguin, this fantaserye will give a new face on your primetime habit as it will bring us an out-of- this-world undersea adventure.
Mark your calendars on January 31 (Monday) as ‘Mutya’ wets away our stressful nights with a splash on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.
Watch the full trailer here:

Images courtesy of Jojit Lorenzo

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Rumor has it that the Universal Leading Man Derek Ramsay is currently contemplating about transferring to other network.

Derek Ramsay‘s last tv project on ABS-CBN was Magkaribal which aired it’s final episode last November 5, 2010. His last movie was “I Love You, Goodbye” which was a 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival entry. These are the reasons why Derek is now the latest Kapamilya star being rumored to be transferring to other network.
So from being a Kapamilya, Derek is allegedly turning…Kapatid! But this is only hear say. Neither Derek nor TV5 has confirmed if the rumor is true.
Meanwhile, there is an earlier report that GMA-7 has allegedly offered a Kapamilya moreno hunk to be Marian Rivera‘s leading man in their upcoming epicserye “Amaya.” But the said hunk (some say it was Zanjoe Marudo) declined the offer.
So until now, the Kapuso network is still looking for a moreno hunk that will fit for the role as Amaya’s love interest. Even the scheduled shooting for Amaya was postponed because the management is still looking for the right actor to play the role. And they couldn’t start shooting until they find one.
Survivor Philippines winner JC Tiuseco and Bench model Jome Silayan and even Marian’s ex-boyfriend Ervic Vijandre were some of the names in the never ending list being considered for the role.
Perhaps Derek Ramsay‘s name will join the list specially now that he has no project with ABS-CBN and there’s a buzz that he is transferring to other network. And Derek, being dubbed as the Universal Leading Man as he is, has all the qualifications for the role in Amaya: hunk, moreno and a seasoned actor.
What do you think? Bagay ba si Derek at Marian?

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From a 15-minute rundown of the latest and the hottest celebrity news in the world of showbiz, music, and sports, “The Wrap” with Gretchen Fullido now offers you a half hour of information and intrigue-filled weeknights, 6:30 PM on Studio 23.
Get the latest on your favorite local celebrities in “Showbiz Refill” and find out what Gretchen heard from the Hollywood grapevine in “Hollywood Hotplate.”
Be updated with the trending celebrity scandals in “Best Seller” and join the guessing game of neither confirmed nor denied celebrity blind items in “OMG – Weh!”
Watch the latest music videos and trailers in “Snack Box” as Gretchen serve you fresh celebrity trivia in “Celebrity Side Dish.”
Don’t miss “The Wrap,” Mondays to Fridays, 6:30 PM on Studio 23. You can also catch up on past episodes online via Studio 23’s Catch Up TV (www.studio23.tv).

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Jackie Rice started her showbiz career after being named StarStruck 3 Ultimate Female Survivor. After winning the reality talent search, she appeared on various GMA programs like Encantadia, Fantastikids, Love to Love, Princess Charming, Fantastic Man, Dyesebel, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang, Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, Ikaw Sana, Darna, Bubble Gang, Panday Kids and Ilumina.
Her first starring role in a one-off drama anthology was in 2006 where she portrayed herself in the Jackie Rice Life Story of Magpakailanman. Her first starring role in a weekly drama anthology was in 2010 in Dear Friend: Tisay.
This 2011, 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. It will replace Kris Bernal‘s “Koreana” which is about to air its last episode on February 25, 2011.
Jackie’s leading men in Sisid are JC Tiuseco, Ian Batherson, and Dominic Roco. It is set to air its pilot episode on February 28, 2011.
Image courtesy of GMA

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