Party Pilipinas hires international choreographer

The upcoming Sunday noontime musical variety show Party Pilipinas has been generating buzz lately.

GMA Network opted not to reveal the casts of the upcoming show. But it was revealed that the Kapuso network hired an international choreographer in order to put up a very good show that could compete the longest running Sunday musical variety ASAP XV.

The international choreographer is Ruben Monet a.k.s Fusion, an international choreographer who has worked with Beyonce, Akon, P. Diddy, Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys and Will Smith.

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Eddie Gutierrez on ABS-CBN: "Mas magagaling ang mga artista dito!"

After so many years of working on rival network, veteran actor Eddie Gutierrez is back to being a Kapamilya.

"Unang-una, masaya ako and excited. Natutuwa ako kasi after so many years, nandito na uli ako sa ABS-CBN. Ang last project ko dito is thirty years ago pa, matagal na. Naninibago nga ako. Ang una kong show magmula ng maging artista ako is yung The Eddie Gutierrez Show dito sa ABS-CBN noong 1968, drama anthology every week. Si Geny Lopez pa ang head ng ABS-CBN nun."

The actor felt nostalgic as he shared stories about his early days at ABS-CBN. "Well, noong araw ang taping namin ay doon pa sa Dewey Boulevard. Tapos ngayon dito na nga, ang ganda ganda ng studio. Nagulat ako, ang lamig ng air-con. I am very happy to be here."

He also revealed that although he was previously on a rival network, he often watched ABS-CBN shows. "Magagaling ang mga artista dito, pati ang mga director. Talagang nakikita ko na kapag nage-emote sila is give in na give na 100% so excited ako. Magagaling sila kaya gagalingan ko din."

Eddie Gutierrez will be part of the Kristine series, the anniversary presentation of Precious Hearts Romances.

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Stephy Tang alleged video scandal

After the worldwide controversy of the "Edishon Chen photo scandal", Hong Kong has another video controversy this 2010.

This time, a female Cantopop singer is being pointed out as the one in the alleged sex video. People say it looks like Stephy Tang, who incidentally was rumored
before as one of Chen's girls in his scandalous photos.

The 26 year-old singer/actress and ex-lead singer of a group called Cookies has already denied her involvement with the said sex videos.

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ABS-CBN teleseryes gain worldwide following

More than reaching out to Filipinos around the world with The Filipino Channel (TFC), ABS-CBN has also reached new frontiers as Kapamilya teleseryes earn a huge following even among non-Filipino viewers. In a press conference, ABS-CBN International Sales and Distribution Head Reena De Guzman Garingan talked about the growing demand from foreign television networks for acquisition and broadcast of Kapamilya teleseryes. This 2010, ABS-CBN dramas Dahil May Isang Ikaw, Tayong Dalawa, and Lobo are expected be aired in several countries in Asia and Africa. Dahil May Isang Ikaw, with the English title Destined Hearts, will soon air in Malaysia and other countries in Asia. The teleserye stars Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa who were first seen in the teleserye Pangako Sa ‘Yo, which in the past ten years has remained and continues to make it big in numerous countries. Recently, Pangako Sa ‘Yo aired on China’s national television and rated second over all local and foreign programs airing in the country. The teleserye even hit the Top 30 list in China’s national weekly rankings, covering over 2,000 channels and capturing 1.3 billion viewers. Pangako Sa ‘Yo (with the English title The Promise) was also previously aired successfully in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Africa. Non-Filipino viewers from these countries became instant fans of Jericho and Kristine.

Tayong Dalawa will also soon air in Malaysia, Brunei, and Kenya, with the English title The Two Of Us and will be dubbed in local languages. Tayong Dalawa was top-billed by the hot love team of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. Their first teleserye, Sana Maulit Muli, was also dubbed in Mandarin and shown in Taiwan with the English title Chances.

Lobo, which starred Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin, is currently aired in Brunei and will be released in Indo-China, Asia, Europe, and Africa this year. Lobo has earned international recognition, named Best Telenovela at the 30th BANFF World Television Festival in Toronto, while Angel bagged a Best Actress nomination from the Internation Emmy Awards. Lobo was released internationally as She-Wolf: The Last Sentinel.

Reena explained what makes ABS-CBN teleseryes a big hit among non-Filipino viewers. “In business conferences abroad, I always tell foreign clients [that the] Philippines was under Spanish rule for 300 years. From them we got our religion, Christianity, which had become the basis of our lives. This makes us unique from the rest of Asia. Kung sa ibang foreign dramas makikita niyo na ang laging tema e adult, tipong nagkapalit ng asawa, nagtaksil. Sa atin our dramas are more family-oriented and may values. Maraming countries kasi ang nakalimot na doon so through our programs naibabalik nila ‘yun.”

Also making it big abroad are other Kapamilya teleseryes Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, Maging Sino Ka Man, It Might Be You, Iisa Pa Lamang, Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin, Gulong Ng Palad, Prinsesa ng Banyera, Sa Piling Mo, and Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay which was dubbed in French to cater to French-speaking regions in Europe and Asia. Over the past 15 years, around 30 ABS-CBN dramas have been dubbed and aired in 15 countries in Asia, five in Europe, and in Africa. These series were dubbed for 12 French-speaking countries, 15 English-speaking countries, and five Portuguese-speaking countries.

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Star Cinema Releases ‘Babe, I Love You’ Full Trailer

ABS-CBN's film outfit Star Cinema finally released the full trailer of their latest movie offering Babe, I Love You starring the former real life couple Sam Milby and Anne Curtis.

The trailer tells a message of how "differences make LOVE more exciting". The story is about a teacher played by Sam Milby who will fall in love with a model-promo girl played by Anne Curtis.

Directed by Mae Czarina, “Babe, I Love You” will open in theaters on April 3, 2010.

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'Alice in Wonderland' is still the box-office queen

"Alice in Wonderland" cut off the heads of if its box-office rivals, delivering a second weekend of huge receipts. Four new movies, meanwhile, had modest openings.

"Alice" raked in a studio-estimated $62 million over the March 12-14 weekend and claimed the No. 1 spot for the second weekend in a row. The Tim Burton-directed movie has now passed the $200 million total and sits at $208.6 million.

Matt Damon's Iraq war thriller "Green Zone" came in second for the weekend with $14.5 million, slightly below the $15 million-$20 million box-office forecasters had predicted. Two more newcomers, "She's Out of My League" ($9.8 million) and the Robert Pattinson-starring "Remember Me" ($8.3 million), finished third and fourth.

"Shutter Island" dropped from third to fifth place with an estimated $8.1 million, and the weekend's other new film, "Our Family Wedding," was sixth with $7.6 million. "Our Family Wedding" played on several hundred fewer screens than the other new releases, however, so its per-screen average of $4,735 was higher than "She's Out of My League" and "Remember Me."

Rounding out the top 10 were "Avatar" ($6.6 million), "Brooklyn's Finest" ($4.3 million), "Cop Out" ($4.2 million) and "The Crazies" ($3.65 million).

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Jovit Baldivino impresses judges in 'Pilipinas Got Talent'

16 year-old Jovit Baldivino stunned audience and the judges of Pilipinas Got Talent when he performed a heartfelt rendition of “Faithfully” by The Journey. The performance blew the judges giving him the coveted three "yes".

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Claudine Barretto stars in her own drama anthology

Former top kapamilya actress is turned Kapuso network's most prized talent, Claudine Barretto will star in her own drama anthology which will premiere on March 28, 2009 Sunday.

Every Sunday night, Sunday primetime will be filled with dramatic portrayal from the Optimum Teleserye Queen who was known for her several top rating shows on rival ABS-CBN.

But will Claudine retain the "optimum title' now the she is already on GMA?

The show is entitled Drama Queen, which is somewhat an answer to ABS-CBN's title to Judy Ann Santos who was recently crowned as the Teleserye Queen.

The said drama anthology will replace Bandaoke which had struggled in the ratings game for months now.

Will you watch Claudine's new show?

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Norweigian-Pinoy hunk captures Got Talent judge's heart

Half-Norweigian half Pinoy hunk Markki Stroem from Novaliches, Quezon City charmed the judges of Pilipinas Got Talent especially the Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas.

With his good looks and great voice plus the undeniable star material, Markki got the nod of the three judges, Ai-Ai, Kris Aquino and Freddie M. Garcia.

Markki Stroem was among the finalists of ABC's Philippine Idol but left the singing search due to his parents' decision to send him to Switzerland to finish his studies.

Now he's back and is ready to conquer showbiz via ABS-CBN's biggest and TV's highest rated talent show, Pilipinas Got Talent.

Photo and Video Courtesy of Starmometer.com

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Lovi: Richard Gutierrez's new leading lady

It seems that Georgina Wilson won't be joining GMA Network in the meantime as according to our source, the network already offered the role of Richard Gutierrez's leading lady in the upcoming Captain Barbell reboot to another young actress.

The actress was named and she's Lovi Poe. The actress who already starred on several hit primetime dramas on the Kapuso network and also topbilled a daytime sinenovela was earlier reported to be transferring to TV5.

According to the said reports, Lovi is supposed to star with JC de Vera who will also transfer to TV5 upon the expiration of his contract with GMA by March of this year. JC de Vera will be replaced by actor Paulo Avelino in the primetime series Panday Kids.

But Lovi chose to stay on GMA Network after the network's very lucrative offer of a pair-up with the Kapuso network's reigning primetime king.

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TV Review: 'Rubi' unexpected comedy

I must say that I had very high expectations of ABS-CBN's Rubi since its lead star Angelica Panganiban is the perfect choice for the role.

I endured the first three episodes with the show still establishing the plot with a young Rubi, showing how she was toughen up by the cruelty of circumstances and by poverty.

But the episode with grown up Rubi played by Angelica Panganiban has been an entertainment apogee of ABS-CBN's primetime line-up.

Being the last among the Kapamilya dramas on the primetime block, Rubi is truly worthy of waiting for.

It is supposed to be a drama but as a viewer, I am truly entertained by Rubi's antics. Her facial expressions, smirks and lines are truly funny. In fact, everytime Rubi is planning something to reach her goal of marrying a filthy rich guy, I am truly paying attention.

The supporting casts are also great specifically Ms. Cherrie Pie Picache and Kaye Abad. Their short remarks on many scenes are truly hilarious.

This is one drama that is very funny in a natural way. No laugh tracks. No slapstick jokes. Scenes are funny and entertaining because of the characters wit.

This should occupy the timeslot of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo to get higher ratings. This is in fact more entertaining than the Kris Aquino topbilled series.

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TV Review: 'Diva' freshens up primetime

GMA has been criticized by many TV fans on its repeatitive primetime shows which are usually of fantasy genre, komiks adaptation and remakes of hit foreign shows.

But the network's current line-up is a sort of its answer to many critics. Majority of the current shows comprising GMA's primetime block are original concepts, and I must say these shows are great and appealing.

The newly premiered Diva starring Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez is a fresh take on drama in primetime. It's a complete package of drama, comedy and a musicale.

When GMA aired teasers of the show, I initially thought this will be another Bituing Walang Ningning rip-off. I was wrong.

It's a musical drama ala FOX's Glee but more on a soap opera style.

Knowing Regine, she could pull off the show's theme well knowing her as a great songstress.

Watching last night's pilot episode, I must say that the series is a promising one. The storytelling is fresh and unique. The series started off with the lead character Melody/Sampaguita already a diva and is in the pinnacle of success.

The show is basically a flash back of Sampaguita's journey to fulfill her dream of becoming the ultimate diva, to get famous and and showcase her great singing prowess.

But the journey is obviously will be tough as Sampaguit is born ugly. The only this desirable on her is her great voice.

The funniest scene for me on the pilot episode is the love scene of Sam's parents when Sam was supposed to be conceived. The musical version of the sperm cell and egg cell is truly unexpected on my part and I was literally laughing out loud.

Being a fresh concept, Diva is something worthy to watch out for every night on primetime. I highly recommend this show to those who are already sick of heavy dramas.

I smell an exciting fight since rival show Habang May Buhay is also very good with superstar Judy Ann Santos on the lead.

A piece of advise for GMA, leave heavy drama soap opera on its daytime slot. Continue producing high-end concept dramas on primetime since soap operas are already greatly made on its rival network. Shows that are much different with rival ABS-CBN is better than making shows that are just clones with other successful programs.

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Roxanne Guinoo confirms her pregnancy

Kapamilya actress Roxanne Guinoo confirmed in an interview by Boy Abunda in The Buzz that she is indeed pregnant.

And the baby's father is the 20 year old Angelo, Roxanne's boyfriend for two years. Angelo is said to be the cousin of celebrity Tim Yap.

24 year old Roxanne revealed that she is already 12 weeks pregnant and that her boyfriend already proposed to her upon learning her pregnancy and the wedding is set early next year.

Roxanne was last seen in Pepeng Agimat and an episode in Your Song with ex-boyfriend Jake Cuenca. She is supposed to topbill Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? but was replaced by Bangs Garcia.

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