Melason to star in 'Impostor', 'Kokey@Ako'

Phenomenal celebrities and alumni of PBB Double Up Melissa Cantiveros and Jason Francisco who are collectively known as the Melason are now certified superstars!

The loveteam is set to conquer Philippine showbizness as the they are reported to be part of two upcoming TV shows --- Precious Hearts Romances Presents Impostor joining the tandem of Maja Salvador and Sam Milby and Kokey@Ako which topbills Angel Locsin and Vhong Navarro.

There is indeed no stopping to ABS-CBN in tapping the "masa" appeal of the Melason as the two is also rumored to star in two movies. A TV commercial is also coming.

Johan Santos is also reported to be part of Kokey@Ako.

Melai and Jason are currently seen in the daily reality show Melason in Love. The show which was patterned on American reality shows like The Simple Life and The Newlyweds is receiving high ratings amidst its very early timeslot. This just proved how popular the loveteam is to the audience.

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PBB ex-housemates to star in 'Your Song'

The now popular ex-housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up will star in the upcoming summer episode of Your Song, ABS-CBN's Sunday drama anthology. The said episode will replace Pokwang's Love Me, Love You.

To be tested in Your Song if they are indeed actors in the making are Paul Jake, Sam, Tom, Johan, Cathy, Hermes, Patria and Rica.

Undeniably, Tom's body is soOoo hot!!!I'm starting to like him. He's a Sam Milby in the making.

Photos Courtesy of Popsicles.ph

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'Pilipinas Got Talent' is now the country's no. 1 talent show

The premiere of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent topped the ratings game and had toppled TV5's flagship show and the reigning talent program Talentadong Pinoy in Mega Manila.

The Philippine version of the Got Talent franchise registered 23.5% on its pilot episode in Mega Manila against Talentadong Pinoy which got 23%. The Sunday episode even recorded a higher rating of 28.2% topping all other primetime shows.

Its a great start for the Kapamilya network's talent show which is hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford with Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Freddie M. Garcia as judges.

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Kris Aquino leaves SNN

Starting this Monday and up to the end of 2010 May Elections, TV host Kris Aquino will not be able to host ABS-CBN's nightly entertainment news program SNN as she already filed a leave to loosen her tight schedule.

Amidst her leave, Kris Aquino still has three shows in the network --- the primetime drama Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo, the Sunday showbiz talk show The Buzz and the weekend primetime talent show Pilipinas Got Talent.

"Wanted you to hear it from me. I'm taking a leave of absence from SNN until elections. My bathroom fall proved to me I just can't handle a schedule as full as mine. I'll be missing you nightly but I hope it's really just 2 months," Kris told her Twitter followers.

In the meantime, Entertainment Live hosts Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez and Bianca Gonzales will alternately replace Kris for 2 months.

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VIVA introduces XLR8

Philippines is now joining other Asian countries in the fast growing boy group fever in the region with the launch of VIVA Artists' XLR8.

Composed of good-looking boys who arguably can sing and dance, this is the country's answer to the many all-male groups from Korea who are slowly invading the Philippines' music scene.

The group is yet to be launched officially, but their Facebook fanpage already received 1000 plus fans and still growing. Actually, I am excited to see this guys perform on stage.

It is not yet confirmed if VIVA will launch the group on ASAP XV or on the musical show in works on GMA.

The groups is set to release its first album by the first week of March.

But before we could see them perform, here's a sample of the group's song...

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GMA's ratings woes

What's happening with GMA Network?

It seems that the Kapuso network has lost its midas touch. Many of its shows are now getting low ratings in Mega Manila which is its suppose bailiwick. Much more in the national survey, GMA shows are now getting lower figures than what its posted the same period of last year

Many shows were also getting the ax in GMA. SIS was the first to bid goodbye after eight years on the air. Now SOP will also say goodbye this Sunday and will be replaced by Party Pilipinas.

Top-rating Bitoy's Funnivest Videos lost its luster and was reformated to Bitoy's Showwwtime but to no avail as the show even got lower ratings than its predecessor. Bandaoke which replaced K! will also bid goodbye according to sources.

What do you think is the reason of the Kapuso network's ratings woes?

Did the viewers get tired of the network's programming?

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Ruffa Gutierrez leaving ABS-CBN for TV5?

The Buzz host Ruffa Gutierrez is being reported as one of the Kapamilya stars to leave the network for the growing third network TV5.

According to some sources, Annabelle Rama allegedly disclosed that TV5 has a offer for Ruffa to join the network which will undergo another relaunch this April and that the TV host/actress already formally bid goodbye to ABS-CBN executives. It was also revealed that the network didn't counter the said offer because TV5's bid is so high.

What do you think will be Ruffa's shows in TV5? Another showbiz-oriented talk show? A drama series or a morning talk show?

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Miss Japan 2009 semi-nude photos

Miss Japan Universe 2009 Emiri Miyasaka who became controversial last year for her national costume (link here) is making headlines again with her semi-nude photos circulating online.

What do you think about these photos? Here are the pictures:

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'SOP' bids goodbye this Sunday

GMA's long-running Sunday noontime musical/variety show SOP will have its final act this Sunday, February 28, 2010, after being defeated by rival show ASAP XV for straight eight weeks with growing gap week by week.

The network just recently relaunched the show into SOP Fully Charged in hopes of bringing back the lost viewers but failed. The show also made several attempts to lure back its viewership through the return of the "new" Jolina Magdangal, the welcoming party of new Kapuso Claudine Baretto, and the grand return in the show by the Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez. All failed to raise the show's low ratings.

The network will replace SOP with a new musical/variety show Party Pilipinas, still with Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs and Jaya as main hosts. The new co-hosts and mainstays are yet to be announced by the network.

Will this be a totally new show or just a revamp knowing the hosts are just the same? Any suggestions for the new show?

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Marian Rivers is Mandaluyong City's top tax payer

GMA's Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is honored by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as one of Mandaluyong City’s Top 10 Taxpayers in the individual category.

The awarding of Mandaluyong City’s Top 10 Taxpayers is part of its week-long celebration of its 65th Liberation Day. The city will also honor its six “Ulirang Mandalenyo (Exemplary Mandaluyong residents),” in the fields of governance, business, education, arts and culture, sports, and journalism.

This means Marian Rivera is definitely earning well in the Kapuso Network. She is perhaps the highest paid talent of GMA Network.

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TV Review: Agua Bendita

ABS-CBN offered another child-friendly family drama in place of the highly successful May Bukas Pa. Agua Bendita, a TV remake of Rod Santiago's komiks masterpiece may not be a high profile series as it was launched without much hype and noise but it already proved it's a force to reckon on primetime.

The show stars Andi Eigenmann who is yet to appear in the series.

For two weeks now, Agua Bendita features a fresh young talent playing twin sisters Agua and Bendita, one who is normal and the other one takes form of a liquid but looks normal if placed in the water.

The girl playing the young Agua and Bendita is another great discovery on the part of ABS-CBN.

Clearly, the talented young girl portrayed the contrasting characters of Agua and Bendita very well in a very young age.

Is it just me but I do really feel the same atmosphere in Agua Bendita with that of May Bukas Pa.

The series is definitely another show that mirror lives of Filipinos --- reflecting the power of faith and religion --- and the hipocrisy of many judging someone as evil just because one looks different from the rest of us.

I highly doubt the series will just run for several weeks as it performed very well in the national survey, even in Mega Manila as it was being pitted against Darna which will end this Firday.

The show got a simple premise, not-so stellar casting, but it prides on the convincing and great performance of the actors, from Ms Pilar Pilapil, Vina Morales, oh and John Estrada who is really great on roles of a loving father, and especially the kids who equally did a great job. That's what we call young pros in acting. If only Richard Gutierrez and Aljur Abrenica will learn from this kids.

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Jolina Magdangal's reinvention: You like?

After taking a short break from TV and switching managers, Kapuso actress Jolina Magdangal appeared in the struggling Sunday musical-variety show SOP with a total new look.

Before she returned to SOP, it was foretold on several write-ups that Jolina will transform into something like Lady Gaga.

But after her appearance, what I saw is not Lady Gaga but a younger Madame Auring!

You like Jolina's so-called transformation?

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GMA Network is most credible in AGB Nielsen Poll

GMA Network releases another poll from AGB Nielsen boasting its lead over ABS-CBN in terms of credibility with the respective network's news organization.

According to the survey, GMA Network led the qualitative survey with a credibility rating of 68.9 percent, besting its rival’s 45.7 percent. Also in the said survey, Kapuso news personalities led the list based on appeal, credibility, competence and interest to watch.

The press release also highlighted the dominance of 24 Oras against rival TV Patrol World.

But what was not clearly highlighted in said press release is the area of coverage by the said survey. Because if the said poll covers the whole Philippines, I personally doubt 24 Oras dominating TV Patrol World, being the latter as the preferred newscast in regions outside the nation's capital.

The article released is quite vague. Though it was mentioned that it was conducted in Mega Manila, the write up seems to insinuate that it covers the whole country.

Here's the said press release:

GMA 7’s 24 Oras maintained its lead over its rival primetime newscast based on the Mega Manila TV household ratings data for the period of Jan. 4 to 29 from AGB Nielsen Philippines. The primetime newscast led by 4.6 percent during the first week of January and continued to top the competition throughout the month.

GMA’s Public Affairs programs also posted remarkable leads over the competition during the entire month. Unang Hirit dominated Umagang Kay Ganda with a lead that grew from 0.6 percent to 1.6 percent by the last week of January. Reporter’s Notebook posted a 2.6 lead over The Correspondents from Jan. 4 to 8. Born To Be Wild continued to dominate Probe Profiles/Bandila the entire month, even posting a commanding 4.2 percent lead from Jan. 11 to 15. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, in turn, was also victorious as its ratings continued its climb the entire January.

Leading the charge is 24 Oras, posting a commanding 29.5 as against the competition’s 27.2 rating points from Jan. 11 to 15. In the succeeding weeks of Jan. 18 to 22 and 25 to 29, 24 Oras’ lead grew to 3.1 rating points.

The latest ratings data further solidifies 24 Oras’ position as the leading and most preferred newscast, powered by the viewers’ unwavering trust in the newscast and in the network.

In a quantitative survey conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines last September, GMA scored a credibility rating of 68.9 percent, besting its rival’s 45.7 percent. In the same survey, GMA News and Public Affairs personalities topped the list based on appeal, credibility, competence and interest to watch. Jessica Soho led all anchors and reporters in terms of appeal. Mike Enriquez was considered by respondents as the most credible, while Mel Tiangco was said to be the most competent and most interesting to watch. Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales were also consistently in the Top 5 news anchors across all measured attributes.

The findings underscore 24 Oras’ dominance over the competition. Bannered by the most formidable and credible tandem in local broadcasting today — award-winning broadcast journalists Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco and beefed up by the country’s most respected news team that has won local and international honors, GMA News’ 24 Oras is committed to deliver only the untainted truth.

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PBB Double Up, MMK dominates weekend in Mega Manila

The PBB Double Up Big Night fueled ABS-CBN to another weekend victory paired with MMK's Valentine presentation featuring Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca, provided the Kapamilya network a winning combo beating GMA's Saturday line-up.

Four ABS-CBN shows occupied the Top 5 with the Big Night garnering a whooping 35.6% followed by MMK's 21.9%.

February 13, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.6%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.3%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 17.9%
4. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
5. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 12.3%
6. Diz Iz It! (GMA-7) - 10.7%
7. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%
8. Startalk (GMA-7) - 9.6%
9. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 8.4%

Primetime:
1. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 35.6%
2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
3. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 19%
4. Pepeng Agimat (ABS-CBN) / Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 18.7%
5. TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
6. StarStruck V (GMA-7) - 15.3%
7. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 14.3%
8. Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
9. Bitoy's ShoWWWtime (GMA-7) - 12.9%
10. Cool Center (GMA-7) - 7.8%

February 14, Sunday

Daytime:
1. Pinoy Power 3 (ABS-CBN) - 22.5%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: When I Met U (GMA-7) - 21.6%
3. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 19.3%
4. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) - 18.7%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival: Walang Kapalit (GMA-7) - 11.2%
6. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 10.6%
7. SOP (GMA-7) - 10.5%
8. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 8.6%
9. Joey's Quirky World (GMA-7) - 6.5%

Primetime:
1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 25%
2. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%
3. StarStruck V: Dream Believe Survive (GMA-7) - 20.6%
4. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
5. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 18.4%
6. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 17.7%
7. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
8. TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
9. BandaOke (GMA-7) - 11.2%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 9.2%

From AGB Nielsen

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ABS-CBN widens gap from GMA Network

After GMA Network's press release with their lead in Mega Manila in courtesy of AGB Nielsen, ABS-CBN gave their response highlighting their supremacy in the national survey from TNS.

The highlight covers the whole year 2009, with Top 15 programs for the previous year. The Kapamilya network got 14 out of the 15 top shows last year, marking an increase on its gap from nearest rival GMA Network.

The Kapamilya network also closed the gap of GMA in Mega Manila from nine percentage points to only two points by the end of 2009.

Here's the press release:

LALONG lumaki ang lamang ng ABS-CBN sa kalabang network pagda ting sa national ratings sa pagtatapos ng taong 2009, ayon sa datos ng Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS).

Mula sa 44% audience share kumpara sa 37% share ng GMA 7 noong Pebrero 2009, umariba ang ABS-CBN pagdating ng Disyembre 2009 sa audience share na 48% laban sa 31% ng karibal na istasyon.

Ang pag-akyat ng lamang ng ABS-CBN mula sa dalawang-percentage points hanggang sa 17-percentage points ay dahilan na rin sa pagtutuon ng pansin ng network sa kanilang core viewers, pagtaas ng antas at kalidad ng kanilang produksyon, pagpapaganda ng TV reception, at mahusay na pamamaraan ng pagsasalamin sa buhay ng bawat Pilipino sa mga programa nito tampok ang magagaling na artista sa industriya.

Kapansin-pansin ang pagbabago ng audience share pagdating sa Mega Manila kung saan mula sa nine percentage points noong Pebrero 2009 (ABS-CBN 34% vs GMA 43%), dalawang percentage point na lang ang layo ng Kapuso Network sa Kapamilya Network sa pagsasara ng nakaraang taon (ABS-CBN 37% vs GMA 39%).

Pagdating sa Metro Manila, na bumubuo sa kalakhan ng Mega Manila, nakatala ng 37% audience share ang ABS-CBN laban sa 40% ng GMA noong Pebrero 2009 na umakyat pa hanggang 39% laban sa pababang share ng kalaban na 35% pagsapit ng Dis yembre 2009.

Sa buong bansa, nanatiling namamayagpag ang ABS-CBN matapos nitong makuha ang 45% audience share laban sa kabilang network na nakatamo ng 34%.
Ito rin ang nangunguna pagdating sa mga lugar sa Luzon sa labas ng Mega Manila sa audience share na 49% laban sa 32% ng GMA; 62% sa Visayas laban sa 22%; at 70% sa Mindanao kung saan inilampaso nito ang Kapuso Network na may 15% lamang.

Labing-apat sa Top 15 programa para sa taong 2009 ay mula sa ABS-CBN.

Ang teleseryeng May Bukas Pa na nagpasikat sa miracle boy na si Santino ang nanguna sa listahan sa rating na 37.2%, na sinundan ng local adaptation ng I ♥ Betty La Fea (36.8%) kung saan gumanap si Bea Alonzo bilang Beatriz Pengson; local adaptation ng Only You (36.3%) tampok sina Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo, at Sam Mily; at ang Tayong Da lawa (35.5%) nina Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu at Jake Cuenca.

Ang TV Patrol World (34.4%) ang tanging news program na nakapasok sa Top 5 kaya hindi maikakailang ito ang nangungunang newscast sa buong bansa.

Sumunod dito ang rea lity-drama na Pinoy Big Brother Double Up na pumalo ng 32.2% sa pilot airing; ang remake ng isa sa classic Agimat saga ni Ramon Revilla na Pepeng Agimat na kumana ng 31%, at ang Katorse na humataw sa rating na 30.2%.

Pasok din sa Top 15 ang magazine program ni Korina Sanchez na Rated K sa average ating na 29% .

Sa larangan ng program acquisitions, tinaob ng ABS-CBN ang lahat ng kalaban sa Boys Over Flo wers (28.5%) na nagpakilig at nagpahumaling sa mga Pinoy sa kagwapuhan ng Korean F4 na sina Jun Pyo, Ji Hoo, Yi Jeong, at Woo Bin. Ito ang tanging palabas na galing ibang bansa na nakapasok sa Top 15.

Namamayagpag at pinapanood ang ABS-CBN sa lahat ng genre — mapa-drama, news and current affairs, reality, fantasy, o game show pa ito.

Kabilang sa mga programang dapat abangan para sa taong ito ay ang Pinoy version ng Rubi na gagampanan ni Angelica Panganiban, talent-reality show na Pilipinas Got Talent, fantaseryeng Kokey@Ako, pocketbook adaptation ng Midnight Phantom at Impostor at Gimik 2010.

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'Panday Kids' to replace 'Darna' on GMA Telebabad

Another fantasy series will join the GMA's primetime block as its flagship show Darna is fast approaching it's finale.

A TV spin-off of the Carlo J. Caparas' iconic creation, Panday Kids topbills child star Robert “Buboy” Villar and newbies Julian Trono and Sabrina Man who auditioned for their roles.

Also in the casts are JC de Vera (Aureus), Marvin Agustin (villain Lizardo), Iza Calzado (Maria Makiling), Gelli de Belen (Rosanna) Polo Ravales (Cicero), Jose Manalo (Mambo), Jolina Magdangal (Ola), Ryan Eigenmann (Andreas), Rich Asuncion (Fatima), Jackie Rice (Sarah), Akihiro Sato (Eugene).

Christopher de Leon will have a special participation as a martial arts teacher.

Panday Kids will premiere this February 22 after the Kapuso network's flagship newscast 24 Oras.

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Inday Kenkay from Gensan is PBB Double Up Big Winner

She might be an ordinary girl with the natural flare of making other people laugh, Melissa Cantiveros from General Santos City won as the Big Night of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up.

The Big Night was staged at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium broadcasted live in ABS-CBN with feeds from the hometown of the respective housemates in the Big Five.

The program, aside from a night of extravaganza of the ex-housemates and with highlights for the colorful season, was also used by the network to launch its new shows; namely Rubi, PBB Teen Edition Clash of 2010 and Pilipinas Got Talent.

Melisa led the votes of the people with 32.08 percent of the almost four million text votes sent by fans of the program followed by Paul Jake (27.31%), Jason Francisco (24.97%), Johan Santos (7.94%), and Steve “Tibo” Jumalon (7.69%).

Congratulations Melai!!!

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Early Favorites of Bb. Pilipinas 2010

The coronation night of the country's most prestigious national beauty pageant is fast approaching and fans in several online forums are now discussing their bets and favorites to win the three crowns which will give the ladies the chance to represent the country in the Miss Universe, Miss World and the Miss International pageant.

There are 24 lovely ladies who went through a strenous selection process.

It is reported that this year, BPCI will implement several changes in the organization as well as the system of choosing the country's representatives to international pageants as a result of the the poor performance of the Philippines internationally, especially in the Miss Universe.

Well, from the 24 candidates, I got three favorites to win.

Maria Venus Raj - Miss Universe/Miss World

Gwendoline Ruais - Miss World/Miss Universe

Krista Kleiner - Miss International

Bubbling up are Selena Antonio and Nicolette Henson.

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Georgina Wilson to star in Captain Barbell?

After Darna, GMA is now in the works of remaking another Pinoy superhero material, Captain Barbell which they already adpated three years ago.

This Captain Barbell reboot will still have Richard Gutierrez on the lead role.

But what excite me most with this seemingly uninteresting remake of a remake is the rumored inclusion of model Georgina Wilson, Richard's ex-girlfriend.

The gorgeous model just recently joined the Bench Lost in Summer campaign and truly she lived up to the expectations of the people --- she is truly stunning on the photos released.

Should Georgina accept the offer of the Kapuso network to join their primetime, she will surely become the network's new Telebabad gem.

What do you think?

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Angel Locsin gets new manager

Creating buzz lately is superstar Angel Locsin who has been absent lately in the showbiz limelight. The latest news about her is the suprise falling down with her longtime manager Becky Aguila and getting entertainment maverick Ethel Ramos as her new manager.

The news was confirmed by Ethel Ramos herself in a write up from an entertainment publishing.

Before the confirmation, it was first reported that Angel is transferring to another respected talent manager, the King of Talk Boy Abunda. But the TV host clarified this earlier of this month.

With this development, it is now 100% confirmed that Angel will star in a movie with Aga Muhlach, who is another talent being managed by Ethel Ramos.

In an interview, Angel revealed that they will start shooting this March 15.

Angel's last project is the primetime teleserye Only You with Diether Ocampo and Sam Milby. Angel will return to primetime this March 2010 vis Kokey at Ako which will pair the International Emmy nominated actress with comedian Vhong Navarro.

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'Paano na Kaya' earns P40 million on first week

Box Office Mojo has just released the official movie tally for the premiere week of the latest Kimerald starrer Paano na Kaya from Star Cinema.

According to the website, the movie grossed $890,381 on its first week, that's roughly Php41.410 million. The movie is the number one flick for that week, beating The Legion which earned $770,670 or P35.843 million on its second week.

The movie's gross is relatively high for its first week.

In fact, first week gross is already bigger than Marian Rivera's Tarot and Alkris' Nandito Ako.

Congratulations to Kim and Gerald!

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Ara Mina for QC Councilor: Vote Wisely!

Sexy actress Ara Mina is one of the latest showbiz personalities who will seek a public office this 2010 elections. She's running for a council seat in the country's largest city in terms of population, Quezon City.

Here are some highlights of an interview with her by host Mo Twister in ANC's talk show IMO.



Do you thinks she's capable as a city councilor?! Please Vote Wisely!!!

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'The Last Airbender' trailer released

At last, the trailer was finally released of the movie version of one of my favorite American cartoons, Avatar: The Last Airbender.

The film omitted the word Avatar on its title in order not to mistake it with the world highest grossing film Avatar.

Here's the trailer:

What do you think? Isn't it awesome?

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'Agua Bendita' performs well: Will ABS-CBN extend this like Santino?

Looks like ABS-CBN is happy with the initial reception with its new primetime series Agua Bendita.

The TV adaptation of Rod Santiago's komiks masterpiece registered an impressive 31.8% in Mega Manila courtesy of AGB, settling on the second place after Darna. What more impressive is it's national figures which topped primetime in courtesy of its 37.7%.

With this good figures, I smell another extension for the show which was planned to run for the rest of February only as Angel Locsin's Kokey will replace it by March.

But since the show is performing well, it might get the extension and the Angel Locsin series might be deferred again indefinitely.

Angel's fans might get mad if ABS-CBN will extend Agua Bendita instead of airing Kokey as originally planned.

What if ABS-CBN extend Agua Bendita, they should this instead:

5:45 Tanging Yaman
6:15 TV Patrol World
7:30 Kokey at Ako
8:10 Agua Bendita
8:50 Rubi
9:30 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
10:10 Habang May Buhay
10:50 SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon

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Richard Gutierrez, PEP finally made peace

Movie/television star Richard Gutierrez and the editors of the Philippine entertainment website PEP reached an amicable settlement after all the bruhahas last year involving an article published in the said website involving the actor “in a heated squabble with Michael Flores”.

Richard filed a libel suit against PEP and its editors.

PEP Editors Jo-Ann Maglipon and Karen Pagsolingan and reporter Ferdinand Godinez have personally apologized to the complainant for the erroneous publication of the article. Gutierrez has accepted the apology, and the two parties have mutually agreed to amicably settle the libel case.

As part of the settlement, PEP issued this public apology:

“The Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) hereby reiterates that Mr. Richard Gutierrez was never involved in any “heated altercation” or “tutukan ng baril” with Michael Flores or with any other individual on 29 March 2009, during the party of Zorro director Mark Reyes, contrary to an article briefly uploaded on its website on the same day.

“PEP editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon, managing editor Karen Pagsolingan and staffwriter Bong Godinez acknowledge their error; repeat their assurance that they have no malicious agenda against Mr. Gutierrez; and apologize for the publication of the article and their failure to get his side of the story and for the hurt it has caused him and his family.”

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PBB Double Up Updates: Paul Jake leads voting for the Big Night

Tuesday night is Pinoy Big Brother Double Up's Big Reveal Night.

As promised, the show's host Toni Gonzaga revealed to the viewers the current standing of votes of the remaining five housemates who were informed that they will all advance to the finals as the Big Five. Tibo, Paul Jake, Melai, Jason and Johan were all shocked upon hearing the announcement.

But what's more shocking is the standing of the five housemates in the text votes.

Contrary to the belief Melai is not leading the text votes. In fact she's behind the leading Paul Jake and second placer Jason.

Here's the percentage of votes:

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Brooklyn Decker covers Sports Illustrated

Wife of tennis superstar Andy Roddick --- Brooklyn Decker will be your 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl.

The 22 year-old model who was married to Roddick last April 2009 made her swimsuit issue debut in 2006, but this is her first time gracing the cover. She was revealed as the cover girl on The Late Show with David Letterman.

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TV Ratings:"May Bukas Pa' ends with a bang, 'Agua Bendita' premieres in top 2

ABS-CBN's hit family drama May Bukas Pa which ended last Friday got one of the biggest finale in Philippine television, as it was graced by more than 100 hundred kapamilya stars including the network's President/COO Charo Santos-Concio who played the role of the Virgin Mary. As Santino bid goodbye, the series received 37.1% stomping Marian Rivera's Darna to a low 26.9% in Mega Manila. The figures in the national survey skyrocketed further where Santino recorded a whooping 47.3%, the highest rating achieved by any show since the start of the TNS survey. GMA's Darna received a very low 22.6%.

The following Monday, Agua Bendita premiered replacing May Bukas Pa and it registered an impressive 31.8% against Darna's 33.9%, placing second over-all.

Here's the data last Monday from AGB on Mega Manila primetime February 8, 2009:

First Time 22.5/Tanging Yaman 17.4
24 Oras 29.9/TV Patrol World 26.3
Darna 33.9/Agua Bendita 31.8
Last Prince 31.6/Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo 30.8
Full House 29.9/Habang May Buhay 30
Queen Seon Deok 23.5/PBB Double Up 28.7

GMA's First Time defeated Tanging Yaman by an impressive 5.1% margin. That's an impressive feat thinking the lead stars are just teens and newbies, as against the much established Erich Gonzales starrer.

But over-all, it seems that ABS-CBN got a healthier primetime condition as most of it's shows are hitting the 30s, especially PBB amidst its very late timeslot. Habang May Buhay is also performing impressively, though it only edged Full House by .10%.

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Dyan Castillejo is pointed as culprit of Manny-Krista issue!

The Manny Pacquiao-Krista Ranillo saga is getting hotter and bigger!

Manny is even threatening to sue whoever started the nasty rumor linking him with the sexy starlet Krista Ranillo.

But according to rumors and secret talks of people on ABS-CBN compound, the one started the rumor is the network's senior sports correspondent Dyan Castillejo.

Dyan is being pointed out as the culprit since she knows Pacman's every actions as she is covering the boxer from time to time.

It seems that Dyan has this inkling with controversies especially if it's about Manny Pacquiao.

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Caught: Derek cheating on Angelica?

Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban is indeed one hot envied couple. Both are good-looking and in-demand actors. Derek is one of Judy Ann Santos' leading men on Habang May Buhay. Angelica on the other hand will join primetime this Monday as Rubi, her first lead role.

But pictures surfaced showing Derek with another woman during the actor's escapade at Cebu's 2010 Sinulog Festival.

The woman with Derek was identified as Eena Victoria Sanson, an Accountancy student of the University of San Carlos.Eena Sanson is reportedly the ex-girlfriend of Pio Paolo Castillo, brother of PBB housemate Paul Jake Castillo.

As shown in the pictures above, Derek is somewhat cheating on his girlfriend, the sultry and hot Angelica Panganiban.

Photos Courtesy of Getitfromboy.net

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SHELU89's YOUReport a Chismis!

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If you have any information and scoop about Pinoy celebrities, report it to us and we will surely post it here on SHELU89.

Maybe another show will pick it up like what ABS-CBN's E-Live did, which picked up an article here, and surely indeed, it was surreal experience.

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TV Review: Diz is it --- trash TV!

I had big expectations for GMA's new morning variety show which was being produced by TAPE Inc, the same outfit behind the much successful and long-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga.

As part of my passion that its blogging about Filipino TV, I opted to watch the pilot episode of Diz is it, and man I should have just watched other channels or just turn off my TV than watching this crap show everyday.

It's a cheap version of Showtime. The set is dry and small, the performances are bland, the spiels are corny and the hosts --- totally unwatchable.

It's like a hybrid of Eat Bulaga and SOP --- Eat Bulaga being a variety and SOP for its fake laugh tracks and audience cheers.

GMA should have produced something different than selling the time slot to TAPE and had a show which is truly painful to watch. The show is truly very trying hard, like a social climber trying to get himself a spot in the high echelon of the society.

Dear readers, stick with Showtime and don't waste your time with this one!

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Miss Earth 2010 on Vietnam?

Good news to Miss Earth pageant fans!

On its 10th year, the youngest and fastest growing grand slam pageant Miss Earth which is based in the Philippines is reported to be staged on Vietnam this year.

Yes! Vietnam, the country which hosted Miss Universe 2008 and also the chosen venue for the Miss World 2010. But new reports came that sponsors of the 2010 Miss World backed out and the oldest international pageant is reported to return to Sanya, China which hosted it already for four years already --- 2003 to 2005 and on 2007.

This is definitely a great news for the fans of the pageant, as this would be the first time Miss Earth will be staged in another country. More media mileage please!

Among the four international pageants, Miss Earth has been the most bashed one, being amateurish on its coronation night production wise. It's not yet comparable with Miss World and Miss Universe, not even with Miss International.

But one can't deny that the large number of participation from different countries, that's more than 80 countries, makes Miss Earth one of the most important pageants. One could contribute this to the growing global awareness on conserving our planet and saving Mother Earth.

The Miss Earth Organization and Carousel Productions are yet to issue official statements on the reports of Miss Earth coming to Vietnam, in the province of Nha Trang, but a Vietnamese newspaper already reported that a contract signing between Miss Earth officials and the sponsors took place in a ceremony in a hotel in Saigon.

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TV Review: 'First Time'

Watching the pilot of GMA's new pre-primetime show First Time is like a reminiscent of my high school --- being young and innocent and the sweetness of falling in love for the first time. The show is like a breather with its predecessor Ikaw Sana which is more of a heavy drama with story that doesn't pose any direction. Watching First Time, it's like watching a Korean series about teens falling in love for the first time.

The show is glossy aesthetically, like most CW shows

The show's main characters are rich kids and the pilot scenes showed the two young lead stars meeting in a high class resort. The shots were great. It's totally far from its predecessor. Andoy Ranay seemed changed his style. I can't see any resemblance with his prior projects on ABS-CBN like Prinsesa ng Banyera.

The acting is also good. Barbie and Joshua are brilliant young actors who both had delivered the required emotions to make viewers go gaga. There is this "kilig" factor which I think is good for the show. Many shows who pair different stars failed on this arena --- the undeniable chemistry between the lead stars.

The supporting cast is also good. From the parents and the young stars yet to appear on the show are quite promising. No big stars included but I think that is good. Relying on big stars for a show doesn't always equate success on the ratings game. Free TV is much different with movies, and the bankability of a star is tested differently on the boobtube and on the silver screen.

Good job to the Kapuso network. Aside from being an original series, the show is also fresh and something alternative to the soap opera-style of rival Tanging Yaman. I think the show could give the Erich Gonzales starrer a run for its money.

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TV Review: Habang May Buhay spells another great Filipino drama

It's truly worthy of the long wait. Judy Ann Santos' Habang May Buhay has alreasy premiered, and it gave ABS-CBN good numbers for primetime, beating GMA's Full House both in Mega Manila and in the nationwide survey.

Though it seemed awkward for its first two episodes since you can't find something new. The scene wherein Gina Alajar who played Judy Ann's mother rushed to aid victims of a vehicular accident, you can remember Judy Ann's previous soap opera, the top-rating Esperanza.

The story is also not genuinely original though.

But when Judy Ann first appeared and the subsequent episodes with the Teleserye Queen, it was a surreal experience. Like watching your childhood hero in flesh.

The confrontation scene with Judy Ann and her cousin and mean aunt truly gave me goosebumps. I can't help myself but be carried away by the emotions. Like what I have said before, Juday's acting is truly perfect --- nothing over the board and definitely didn't fall short.

It may not as big as other teleseryes, the plot may not be an epic like others, but surely this one will leave a mark on primetime. The show is a first on Philippine primetime, a medical-themed drama with the one and only queen on the lead.

Though technically the show flawed on several instances, I still commend Habang May Buhay as an eye-opener for its viewers. It portrays the hardships and difficulties of the nursing profession while showing the values on hard-work, perseverance and love on family.

After so many Korean remakes and romance dramas, a touching drama on family and profession is a breath of fresh air.

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