Pinoy TV Critic: 9/1/11

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

US TV Ratings: 'Two and a Half Men' still on top, FOX's 'Terra Nova' descent pilot (Sept. 26, 2011)

The premiere of FOX's heavily promoted drama Terra Nova has registered so-so numbers, despite of the heavy hype built upon it.

CBS' Two and a Half Men, though slightly down from last week's premiere, is still the most watched show of the night helping propel the season premiere of Mike and Molly.

Over all, ABC's Dancing with the Stars and Castle combo made the network the most watched for the evening, followed by CBS, FOX, NBC and CW --- which isn't felt much during the evening with Gossip Girl and the premiere of Hart of Dixie.

The Playboy Club on NBC has entered the danger zone with its slightly below 4 million viewers for episode 2. Getting a second season for the show is getting dimmer.

8 p.m.

ABC: "Dancing With the Stars" (15.7 million viewers, 10.8/16 households)
CBS: "How I Met Your Mother" (10.6 million, 6.4/10)/"2 Broke Girls" (11.6 million, 7.0/10)
FOX: "Terra Nova" series premiere (9 million, 5.6/8)
NBC: "The Sing-Off" (4.8 million, 3.0/4)
The CW: "Gossip Girl" season premiere (1.4 million, 1.1/1)

18-49 leader: "2 Broke Girls" (4.5)

9 p.m.

CBS: "Two and a Half Men" (20 million, 12.0/17)/"Mike & Molly" season premiere (14 million, 11.2/16)
ABC: "Dancing With the Stars" (16.3 million, 11.2/15)
FOX: "Terra Nova" premiere (9 million, 5.5/8)
NBC: "The Sing-Off" (3.9 million, 2.4/3)
The CW: "Hart of Dixie" series premiere (1.8 million, 1.3/2)

18-49 leader: "Two and a Half Men" (7.2)

10 p.m.

ABC: "Castle" (11.9 million, 7.9/12)
CBS: "Hawaii Five-0" (11.1 million, 7.2/11)
NBC: "The Playboy Club" (3.9 million, 2.8/4)

18-49 leader: "Hawaii Five-0" (3.2)

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TV Review: The Playboy Club pilot --- it's not what it seems

It is not what it seems to be.

NBC's new drama The Playboy Club has been criticized early this season as the title suggests more sex on television.

However, what I have seen in the pilot episode is a mix of mob, politics and empowered women in the 60's drama. The title might have misled several viewers, avoiding the show for its supposed taboo theme.

But the scantily-clad ladies are just part of the show's theme, of women working in Playboy Club to earn money while being exposed to society's elite --- mob leaders, powerful political scions and wealthy businessmen. I personally enjoyed the scenes where the bunnies interact with one another at work, taking a glimpse of how the infamous Playboy bunnies were, before they've been known to the world as Hef's playmates.

It is interesting to note that while the ladies are scantily-clad, the contradiction of the past and the present era is very much imminent. While the ladies in the show wear panties that are too large, it is what men on that time perceived as sexy. In comparison, today's panties are barely more than an eye patch and a piece of floss. Wow, how times have changed!

Eddie Cibrian, playing a pivotal role as aspiring district attorney Nick Dalton is a good move for the show. He's sexy and that smile --- has totally swooned me over.

The cigarette bunny Maureen, played by the gorgeous Amber Heard is a total reminiscent of the legendary sex legend Manilyn Monroe. I think her character is being patterned to that of Miss Monroe.

Laura Benanti, playing mother bunny Carol-Lynne, gave an exquisite performance as expected from her. I love her strained elegance and subdued mean-girl aura.

Too bad, the show has registered only 5 million viewers for its pilot episode.

Viewers should have given the show a chance. It is being compared to Mad Men, but it has more to offer than that.

Although I'm not quite sure what direction will the show takes. Will it be more on political intrigue or more on the Bunny life?

A real in-depth look into the girls who started the Playboy empire, who and why there were there, piques my interest far more than Nick Dalton's race for State's Attorney.

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ABS-CBN secures first 6 spots in national primetime (Sept. 20-22, 2011)

While GMA Network's Eat Bulaga is winning the important noontime slot, ABS-CBN manages to secure a comfortable margin in the primetime race.

The Kapamilya network's hold in the primetime race has been tighter. In fact, it has secured the first 6 spots in primetime Top 10.

Here are the rankings of Kantar Media's national household ratings September 20-22, 2011:

September 20, Tuesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.1%
2. Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%
3. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 14.4%
4. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 14%
5. My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Lab En Kisses (GMA-7) - 12.6%
7. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 12.2%
8. The Fierce Wife (GMA-7) - 11.9%
9. Slamdunk (GMA-7) - 11.6%
10. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 11.3%

Primetime:
1. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 31.6%
2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 28.6%
3. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
4. Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
5. Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
6. Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
7. Amaya (GMA-7) - 18.3%
8. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 17.5%
9. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.1%
10. Iglot (GMA-7) - 17%

September 21, Wednesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.5%
2. Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
3. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 13.2%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Leon Cordero (GMA-7) - 13.1%
5. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 12.8%
6. My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 12%
8. The Fierce Wife (GMA-7) - 11.9%
9. One Piece (GMA-7) / Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 11.5%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%

Primetime:
1. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 31.5%
2. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) - 27.5%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 27.3%
4. Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) - 26%
5. Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) - 22.9%
6. Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
7. Amaya (GMA-7) - 20%
8. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 18%
9. Iglot (GMA-7) - 17.2%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 16.6%

September 22, Thursday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.4%
2. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 14.8%
3. My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
4. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) / Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival: Anting-Anting (GMA-7) - 13.5%
6. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 12.8%
7. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) / Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 12.6%
8. One Piece (GMA-7) - 12.2%
9. The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) - 12%
10. Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%

Primetime:
1. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 33%
2. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) - 28%
3. Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) - 26.9%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
5. Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
6. Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
7. Amaya (GMA-7) - 20.7%
8. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 19.4%
9. Iglot (GMA-7) - 19.3%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.7%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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Amaya leads primetime, Eat Bulaga lords daytime in Mega Manila (Sept. 20-22, 2011

GMA Network has able to secure the top spots both on daytime and primetime in Mega Manila.

Amaya has been consistently the Kapuso network's banner primetime show while Eat Bulaga remains the undisputed noontime leader.

Here are rankings for Mega Manila People's Ratings September 20-22, 2011:

September 20, Tuesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.6%
2. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 6.2%
3. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 5.9%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Lab En Kisses (GMA-7) - 5.6%
5. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 4.7%
6. The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) / My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) / Gourmet (GMA-7) - 4.2%
7. Super Sine: Ba'al The Storm God (TV5) - 4%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 3.9%
9. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 3.8%
10. T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) - 3.4%

Primetime:
1. Amaya (GMA-7) - 13.7%
2. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 12.7%
3. Iglot (GMA-7) - 11.6%
4. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%
5. Time of My Life (GMA-7) - 10.7%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.1%
7. Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) - 9%
8. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 8.6%
10. Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) - 8.3%

September 21, Wednesday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.8%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Leon Cordero Duwag Lang Ang Hahalik Sa Lupa (GMA-7) - 7.4%
3. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 7.1%
4. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 6.7%
5. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 5.2%
6. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) / Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 5%
7. One Piece (GMA-7) / My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) - 4.8%
8. The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) / Gourmet (GMA-7) - 4.7%
9. Super Sine 5: Caved In (TV5) - 4.2%
10. Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 4.1%

Primetime:
1. Amaya (GMA-7) - 13.6%
2. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 12.9%
3. Time of My Life (GMA-7) - 11.7%
4. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%
5. Iglot (GMA-7) - 11.3%
6. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%
7. Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.2%
9. Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%
10. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%

September 22, Thursday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.4%
2. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 6.7%
3. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 6.3%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: Anting-Anting (GMA-7) - 6.2%
5. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 5.4%
6. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 5.1%
7. One Piece (GMA-7) / The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) / My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) - 5%
8. Super Sine 5: Bone Eater (TV5) - 4.9%
9. Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 4.4%
10. T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) - 4.2%

Primetime:
1. Amaya (GMA-7) / Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 12.4%
2. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
3. Iglot (GMA-7) - 11.2%
4. Time of My Life (GMA-7) - 10.2%
5. Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) / Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
6. My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) - 10%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) - 9.2%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 9%
9. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 7.4%
10. Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

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US TV Ratings: Football wins for NBC, 'Pan Am' solid debut on ABC (Sept. 25, 2011)

Fast National ratings for Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.

NBC won another football Sunday night with an NFL match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Indianapolis Colts.

The premiere of ABC's new dramas and the return of FOX's animation block gave the two networks respectable numbers. While football is on, CBS still managed to register impressive figures with its strong line-up news magazine, reality show and two dramas.

7 PM:

FOX: "The OT" (15 million, 8.7/14)

CBS: "60 Minutes" (12.6 million, 8.0/13)

NBC: "Football Night in America" (7.2 million, 4.4/7)

ABC: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (5.4 million, 3.5/6)

18-49 leader: "The OT" (6.2)

8 PM:

NBC: "Football Night in America" (17.4 million, 10.2/16)

CBS: "The Amazing Race XIX" (10.5 million, 6.4/10)

ABC: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (8.8 million, 5.3/8)

FOX: "The Simpsons"/"The Cleveland Show" (7 million, 4.0/6)

18-49 leader: "Football Night in America" (6.7)

9 PM:

NBC: "Football Night in America" (18.1 million, 10.7/16)

CBS: "The Good Wife" (10.5 million, 6.8/10)

ABC: "Desperate Housewives" (9.8 million, 6.2/9)

FOX: "Family Guy"/"American Dad" (6.7 million, 3.8/6)

18-49 leader: "Football Night in America" (7.4)

10 PM:

NBC: "Football Night in America" (16.7 million, 10.3/16)

ABC: "Pan Am" series premiere (10.9 million, 7.2/12)

CBS: "CSI: Miami" (9.9 million, 6.4/10)

NBC led the night with 14.9 million viewers and a 8.9 rating/14 share in households. CBS followed with 10.9 million (6.9/11). Next up, FOX with 9.5 million (5.5/8). ABC landed last with 8.7 million (5.6/9.

NBC also led the adults 18-49 demographic, with a 5.9 rating. FOX took second with 4.4, CBS third with 2.5 and ABC last at 2.4.

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Hit shows from best-selling teen novels

The new CW series The Secret Circle joins the list of shows who have been successfully adapted from several best-selling teen novels.

With shows like Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game, US television networks has adapted bits and parts of the novels of the same title, but are not entirely faithful to them.

Just premiered on its third season, the Vampire Diaries has earned a cult following among youth viewers who have gone gaga over supernatural romantic stories --- thanks of course to a small film we know as Twilight.

The vampire plot is only one element of course that attracts young viewers, aside from the good looking actors portraying the Salvatore brothers and their love interest Elena.

The Secret Circle, on the other hand, follows the Vampire Diaries' successful formula of teen love stories which delve with the supernatural. It tells the story of a group of good-looking people, possessing magical powers. While the books are heavily linked to the Salem Witch Trials, the show seems to be focusing on the love story of the characters.

Having been ordered with a another season after wrapping up its second is only enough to say that Pretty Little Liars has been a success story as well.

Earning over a million viewers for cable channel ABC Family and being shown globally, the show has earned a loyal following as it centers around four friends, Aria, Hanna, Emily, and Spencer, trying to put together the mystery of their best friend Alison's murder, while being tormented by the mysterious "A".

The show has taken several plots from the book, while ditching several others. Thus, viewers are anticipating if the the novel's "A" would be the same with that of the television show.

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Gwendolyn Ruais is the first Miss World Philippines

Last night, Philippines crowned its first Miss World Philippines from a bevy of 24 beautiful and stunning ladies.

The eventual winner is former Bb. Pilipinas 2010 Top 10 finalist Gwendolyn Ruais.

She was crowned by no less than the reiginig Miss World Alexandra Mills from the USA during the coronation night held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall.

The complete results:

Miss World Philippines 2011:
Gwendolyn Ruais

Miss World Philippines 1st Princess:
Helen Nicolette Henson

Miss World Philippines 2nd Princess:
Martha Chloe McCulley

Miss World Philippines 3rd Princess:
Ma. Paula Bianca Paz

Miss World Philippines 4th Princess:
Jaysel Arrozal

Top 12:
Elaine Kay Moll
Rogelie Catacutan
Erina Ann Lightholder
Samantha Neville Purvor
Mercy Malaluan
Charlotte Melissa Tyler
Loucelle De Jesus (People’s Choice)

Miss World Philippines 2011 Special Awards:
Best in Fashion Design – Delby Bragais
Best in Evening Gown – Ma. Paula Bianca Paz
Best in Swimsuit – Gwendolyn Ruais
Miss Sheridan – Richelle Therese Borja
Miss Talent – Rogelie Catacutan
Miss Photogenic – Samantha Neville Purvor
Miss Friendship – Rogelie Catacutan
Miss SMDC – Martha Chloe McCulley
Miss Kapuso World – Martha Chloe McCulley

The pageant was hosted by Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes together with Isabelle Daza and Carla Abellana.

Mark Bautista and Aljur Abrenica served as musical guests.

he panel of judges is composed of Wilma Galvante, Vicki Belo, Maria Cristina Corona, Iza Calzado, Fanny Serrano, Manny Pacquiao and young business tycoon Joseph Calata.

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Friday, September 16, 2011

'Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit' joins GMA Dramarama

Another original series will join GMA's formidable afternoon Dramarama block which will continue the network's legacy of top-rating daytime soap operas.

Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit, starring Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and for the first time in the lead role, Starstruck alumnus Mike Tan. The series will be directed by indie film director Jay Altajeros.

It is set to premiere on September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid's time slot.

Mike Tan assumes the role in this new soap opera which was originally offered to Paulo Avelino who recently transferred to the Kapamilya network.

Also in the cast of Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit are Ricky Davao, Sharmaine Centenera, and Will Devaughn.

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'Nasaan Ka Elisa' debuts solidly nationwide, weak in Mega Manila

The Philippine adaptation of Nasaan Ka Elisa? has debuted last Monday, September 12, 2011, joining ABS-CBN's primetime line-up.

As expected, the series has registered impressive numbers in the nationwide survey courtesy of Kantar Media Research. The suspense-mystery serial earned an impressive 26.7% which is good for fourth place that night, beating Munting Heredera which only registered 18.2%.

But the same can't be said with the Mega Manila survey, where the show failed to topple the dominance of Munting Heredera in the nation's largest urban concentration.

According to the People's Ratings released by AGB Nielsen, the Melissa Ricks' starrer recorded only 10% as against GMA's family drama's 13.8%.

But I must say that Nasaan Ka Elisa? is by far superior in terms of production values, execution and story with its primetime contemporaries. But one can't deny that the old yet proven formula of Munting Heredera is still endearing to the hearts of the Mega Manila viewers, making it still a force to reckon.

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Beauty of the Week: Nina Dobrev

As the new season of the CW series The Vampire Diaries unfolds, we will bring to you the beautiful and gorgeous Canadian lead actress Nina Dobrev as our Beauty of the Week.

Bulgarian by descent, Nina started her TV career with Degrassi: The Next Generation, the award-winning coming-of-age drama series in Canada.

She has also appeared on films Fugitive Pieces, Away from Her and Never Cry Werewolf. She starred in a number of Lifetime original movies. She also was in an MTV movie called The American Mall on CTV.

She currently stars as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW television teen drama, The Vampire Diaries.

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Enrique Gil's butt exposure

During the Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2011, Kapamilya actor Enrique Gil was one of the most daring centerfolds, who have shown ample skin leaving girls and gays screaming for more.

The young actor has pulled his underwear showing a little of his bubbly butt and setting the stage on fire.

The actor who has appeared on Mula sa Puso and the weekly youth-drama Good Vibes will return to primetime as Gerald Anderson's nemesis in Budoy.

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Hunk of the Week: Rex Tapnio

This week's featured hunk is the hot Pampangeño Rex Tapnio.

A student from Systems Plus College Foundation taking up Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Rex Tapnio is an aspiring model who's innocent looks matched with a sexy body will surely left any gay/girl wet!

For more of Rex, visit his Official Facebook fanpage here

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Gerald Anderson returns to primetime via 'Budoy'

Gerald Anderson has expressed excitement and felt deep honored to topbill the upcoming inspirational drama to join the primetime line-up of ABS-CBN.

Poised to be the network's big hit, the story of the series will revolve around Gerald's role, a mentally-challenged individual whose kind heart will change the lives of the people around him.

The show also marks the return to television by veteran thespians Barbara Perez and Gloria Sevilla.

Also in the cast are award-winning actors like Tirso Cruzz III, Zsa-zsa Padilla and former Kapuso talent Janice de Belen. Jessie Mendiola will be Gerald's love interest, while Enrique Gil plays Gerald's nemesis.

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10 Cosmo Centerfolds 2011

These are the 10 centerfolds of this year's Bachelor Bash held at the World Trade Center on September 15, 2011.

Phil Younghusband

Paulo Avelino

James Younghusband

Hideo Muraoka

Enrique Gil

Ejay Falcon

Anton del Rosario

Ahron Villena

Aly Borromeo

Enzo Pineda

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Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2011 Video

Only 7 out of the 10 Cosmos Centerfolds were present in the 2011 Cosmo Bachelor Bash held last night, September 15, at the World Trade Center.

But the absence of the three bachelors didn't make the night any less hotter as the remaining centerfolds paraded and teased the audiences with their gorgeous bodies.

Together with the 69 bachelors for 2011, the centerfolds took center stage in their hottest form and show why deserve to be part of the Cosmo Men pages for this year.

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First Miss World Philippines to crown queen this Sunday

After the nationwide frenzy with Shamcey Supsup's 3rd runner-up placement in the Miss Universe, pageant fans will again unite to witness a night of beauty and brains as 24 gorgeous ladies vie for the crown of the first Miss World Philippines.

These ladies has a lot to prove, as they compete for the title and the right to represent the country in the only major beauty pageant the Philippines has yet to win a single crown.

The finals night will take place on Sunday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, which will be broadcasted live by the pageant's official media partner, GMA Network.

It will be hosted by Kapuso artists Dingdong Dantes, Carla Abellana and Isabelle Daza. Special performances will be given by Aljur Abrenica and Mark Bautista, who sang the Miss World Philippines theme song.

The first Miss World Philippines is presented by CQGQ in cooperation with SMDC and GMA Network Inc.

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Mariel Rodriguez to join 'Wiltime Bigtime' in TV5?

Happy Yippe Yehey host Mariel Roderiguez is said to be negotiating a deal to join former co-host Willie Revillame's primetime variety show Wiltime Bigtime on TV5.

According to reports, the host is already discontented with her work in the fledgling ABS-CBN noontime show and is very much eager to jump ships.

In fact, a tabloid write-up has alleged the actress to be in talks with the staff of Wiltime Bigtime to join the show. If everything went fine with the negotiations, then everyone should watch out this October 22.

Even Mariel's husband is also being hounded by news that he will transfer to TV5 to join wife as his primetime series Guns and Roses is ending next week.

However, another report has denied the rumor, stating that Mariel will stay with ABS-CBN since it is with the network that she has been known as a TV host-actress. In fact, it was revealed that the sitcom starring her and husband Robin Padilla has been pushed through.

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'Ang Babae sa Septic Tank' to compete in Oscars

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank will represent the Philippines in the Best Foreign Language Film category in the 84th Academy Awards.

According to reports, majority of the members of the Film Academy of the Philippines are unanimous in choosing the Eugene Domingo starer as the country's next bet for a first in the Oscars.

Other movies being considered for the honor are Rosario, the time-period drama from Studio 5, the prison drama Presa, the coming-of-age film Senior Year, Star Cinema's family drama Ikaw ang Pag-ibig and the horror film Dalaw.

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank won five major awards in the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held last July 2011.

Eugene Domingo was named Best Actress, Marlon Rivera won as Best Director, Chris Martinez earned Best Screenplay, it bagged the Audience choice award, and was chosen as the Best Film in the New Breed category.

The movie tells the story of misguided indie filmmakers as they plan to produce a movie they believe will earn an Oscar.

Also in the film are JM de Guzman, Kean Cipriano and Cai Cortez with special performances from Cherry Pie Picache and Mercedes Cabral.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Anne Curtis graces cover of Speed Magazine September 2011

Kapamilya actress Anne Curtis is on the cover of Speed Magazine September 2011 issue.

This year's most in-demand young star with numerous endorsements under her belt, a top rating daily variety show, a Best Actress trophy --- Anne has truly endured the passing of time and has sustained immense popularity despite the influx of so many gorgeous new faces in showbiz.

And not contented with her current career path, Anne is set to release her debut album entitled Anne-bisyosa and to topbill a movie No Other Woman with another hot Viva artist Cristine Reyes, and Derek Ramsay.

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Miss Universe judge Lea Salonga ranks Miss Philippines 2nd to Angola

In an article with Philippine Daily Inquirer, Lea Salonga revealed that she ranked Miss Philippines second to Miss Angola, during her judging stint in the 2011 Miss Universe pageant.

Here's the excerpt of the Inquirer article...

On the winner Miss Angola Leila Lopes:

“I think we were all unanimous in our decision. She radiated grace and elegance from the moment she stepped on stage, and gave a great answer to her final question (which I happened to ask her; she picked my name out of the fishbowl. And that is all, lest anyone think that I made luto that process. No way.)”

How she ranked our representative Miss Shamcey Supsup:

“I ranked Shamcey Supsup second, if I’m being honest. What the TV audience saw could have been different from what we saw. And although Miss Philippines ranked highly up until the final question, we had to consider every single part of the competition. I really liked her answer as she displayed conviction and honesty. But there are nine of us judging.”

On how Shamcey represented herself:

I thought Shamcey represented our country very well. Smart, spirited, gorgeous. I wasn’t at all disappointed because she displayed what is so great about Filipino women: strength, beauty, intelligence. She should be very happy.
On the other hand, Lea Salonga clarified on Tuesday that she did notwrite the question for Miss Angola Leila Lopes in the question-and-answer portion of the Miss Universe 2011 competition.

In her Twitter account, Salonga revealed that the winning question that she happened to asked was actually written by the Miss Universeorganizers which was assigned to her.

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7 Most Anticipated US TV shows this Fall

Fall premiers of upcoming TV shows in the US is fast approaching. And I have listed seven shows we should watch for.

The Ringer (CW)

Premise: Bridget goes on the run after witnessing a murder, hiding out by assuming the life of her wealthy identical twin sister Siobhan - only to learn that her sister's seemingly idyllic life is just as complicated and dangerous as the one she's trying to leave behind.

The X Factor (FOX)

Premise: The judges will travel the nation searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over - both solo artists and vocal groups - who are willing to brave the panel for a chance to make their dreams come true.

Terra Nova' (FOX)

Premise: An ordinary family goes on an incredible journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a small part of a daring experiment to save the human race.

Unforgettable (CBS)

Premise: Carrie Wells is an enigmatic former police detective with a rare condition that makes her memory so flawless that every place, every conversation, every moment of joy and every heartbreak is forever embedded in her mind. It's not just that she doesn't forget anything. She can't; except for one thing: the details that would help solve her sister's long-ago murder.

Once Upon a Time (ABC)

Premise: From the inventive minds of "Lost" executive producers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis comes a bold new imagining of the world, where fairy tales and the modern-day are about to collide.

Pan Am (ABC)

Premise: They do it all - and they do it at 30,000 feet. The style of the 1960s, the energy and excitement of the Jet Age and a drama full of sexy entanglements deliciously mesh in this thrilling and highly-original new series.

The Playboy Club (NBC)

Premise: It"s the early `60s, and the legendary Playboy Club in Chicago is the door to all of your fantasies -- and the key is the most sought-after status symbol of its kind. Inside the seductive world of the bunny, the epitome of beauty and service, the clientele rubs shoulders with the decade"s biggest mobsters, politicos and entertainers.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

'Amaya' reigns supreme in Mega Manila

GMA's flasgship drama series Amaya grabbed the solo lead on primetime, while Eat Bulaga remained unfazed with the competition on daytime.

The Marian Rivera starrer trumped rival My Binondo Girl starring Kim Chiu, and has led all GMA shows in the list of most watched shows for the night.

September 9, Friday

Morning:

Alagang Replay (TV5) 0.1%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 0.3%; Rescue Replay (GMA-7) 0.8%

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; Sapul 5: Sapul Sa Singko (TV5) 0.4%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 2.3%; Kumare Klub (TV5) 1.4%

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 2.3%; Detective Conan (GMA-7) 2.6%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 1.9%; Handy Manny (TV5) 2.5%

Team Galaxy (GMA-7) 3%; Batibot (TV5) 2.2%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 2.2%; Powerpuff Girls Z (TV5) 2.2%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; One Piece (GMA-7) 4.2%; The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) 2.3%

Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 1.6%; Ben 10 (TV5) 2.1%; Slamdunk (GMA-7) 5.2%; Juicy! Express (TV5) 1.4%

Kapuso Movie Festival: D Survivors (GMA-7) 4.8%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 4%; Face To Face (TV5) 3.4%; Balitaang Tapat (TV5) 2.5%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 12.2%; Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN) 1.8%; Sinetanghali: Joe Quintero (TV5) 1.4%; Stitch (TV5) 1.7%; Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 2%

Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) 6.1%; The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Batibot (TV5) 2.3%; Dexter's Laboratory (TV5) 2.9%; Ben 10 (TV5) 2.8%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Shake Rattle & Roll XI (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) 7.8%; Super Sine 5: Die Hard With A Vengeance (TV5) 5.1%; Sisid (GMA-7) 7.5%

Gourmet (GMA-7) 5.9%; I Dare You (ABS-CBN) 3.2%; T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) 4.5%

Evening:

Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) 6.5%; Futbolilits (GMA-7) 7.3%; Aksyon (TV5) 4.6%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 9.6%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 10.2%; Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) 8.4%

100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) 12.8%; Iglot (GMA-7) 12.5%

Amaya (GMA-7) 14.1%; My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) 10.3%

Munting Heredera (GMA-7) 13.3%; Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) 9.5%; Bangis (TV5) 4.6%

Time of My Life (GMA-7) 11.3%; The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 6.2%; The Sisters (TV5) 2.8%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 9.1%; Pure Love (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Lokomoko (TV5) 2%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 2.6%; Aksyon Journalismo (TV5) 1.1%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 1.8%; Saksi (GMA-7) 2.9%; Totoo TV (TV5) 0.5%

SOCO (ABS-CBN) 2.1%; Tunay Na Buhay (GMA-7) 2%; Juicy! Express Replay (TV5) 0.4%; Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 0.4%; Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. All The Way (TV5) 0.3%

September 10, Saturday

Morning:

Family Matters (TV5) 0.2%; PJM Forum (GMA-7) 0.2%; Adyenda (GMA-7) 0.4%; Maunlad Na Agrikultura (TV5) 0.3%; Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 0.7%

Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 0.4%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 1.4%; Alagang Kapatid (TV5) 0.7%

Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 0.8%; Yogabba Gabba! (TV5) 1.5%; Hanep Buhay (GMA-7) 2.2%

Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 0.8%; Master Hamsters (GMA-7) 2.4%; Hi-5 (TV5) 2.2%; Why Not? (ABS-CBN) 0.8%

Sabadabadog (GMA-7) 2.4%; Chuggington (TV5) 2.2%; The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) 1.7%

Batibot (TV5) 1.6%; Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) 3.2%; Avatar The Legend of Aang (ABS-CBN) 2.3%

Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 2.5%; The Secret Saturdays (TV5) 1.6%; Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) 3.3%

Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) 2.3%; Teen Titans (TV5) 2.2%; Maynila (GMA-7) 4.5%; I Love You So: Autumn's Concerto (ABS-CBN) 2%; Johnny Bravo (TV5) 2.2%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) 4.6%; Generator Rex (TV5) 1.8%; Kapuso Movie Festival: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (GMA-7) 6.3%; Ben 10 (TV5) 2.3%; Hey It's Saberdey! (TV5) 0.8%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 15.3%; Lupet (TV5) 0.9%; Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) 2.3%; Bangis Ang Alamat ng Sitio Talim (TV5) 2.2%

Startalk TX (GMA-7) 4.3%; Entertainment Live! (ABS-CBN) 1.6%; Sabado Sineplex: Tomorrow Never Dies (TV5) 5.8%

Lupang Hinirang: An ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs Special Report (ABS-CBN) 1.3%; Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 4.8%; Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 1.9%

TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 4.3%; 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 5.5%

Evening:

Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) 8.6%; Wansapanataym: Wallet (ABS-CBN) 6.7%; Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) 6.1%; Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 9%

Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 12.7%; Spooky Nights Presents Ang Munting Mahadera (GMA-7) 9.9%; R U Kidding Me? Owws? Hindi Nga?! (TV5) 5.3%

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 12.3%; Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) 5.3%; Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 8%; Imbestigador (GMA-7) 10%

Sugo Mga Kapatid (TV5) 2.2%; Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Comedy Bar (GMA-7) 4%

Tutok Tulfo (TV5) 2.3%; The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 0.8%; Aksyon Sabado (TV5) 1.5%; Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7) 1%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 0.4%

September 11, Sunday

Morning:

Journo Replay (TV5) 0%; Public Atorni Replay (TV5) 0.1%; Jesus the Healer (GMA-7) 0.1%; Totoo TV Replay (TV5) 0.3%

In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.2%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Healing Grace Mass With Fr. Fernando Suarez (TV5) 0.9%

Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 1.9%; Alagang Kapatid (TV5) 1.4%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 1.6%

Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 1.3%; Chuggington (TV5) 2%; Master Hamsters (GMA-7) 2.9%

Dragon Ball (GMA-7) 4%; Power Rangers Jungle Fury (ABS-CBN) 1.4%; Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (TV5) 2.3%

One Piece (GMA-7) 3.9%; Jollitown (ABS-CBN) 2.8%; The Secret Saturdays (TV5) 2.7%

AHA! (GMA-7) 3.7%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 4.1%; Teen Titans (TV5) 2.5%; Johnny Bravo (TV5) 2.5%

My Neighbor's Wife The Making (GMA-7) 3.9%; Pinoy Pride VIII: Philippines vs Mexico (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Kapuso Movie Festival: When I Met U (GMA-7) 5.6%; TV5 Kids Presents A Disney Movie: High School Musical (TV5) 3.5%

Afternoon:

ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) 5.8%; Pinoy Samurai (TV5) 3.2%; Paparazzi Showbiz Exposed (TV5) 1.5%

Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) 4.2%; Sunday Sineplex: Lemony Snickets Journey To The Center of the Earth (TV5) 4.5%; Growing Up (ABS-CBN) 3.2%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 3.7%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 4.3%; Bagets Just Got Lucky (TV5) 2.5%

Evening:

Pidol's Wonderland (TV5) 2.5%; 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 6.1%; TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 7.2%

Magic Bagsik! (TV5) 4.4%; Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) 8.5%; Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 6.9%

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (TV5) 9.8%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 7.2%; Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 8.2%

Protégé (GMA-7) 7.5%; Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 7.9%; Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) 7.2%

Sunday Night Box Office: The Prodigal Son (GMA-7) 6.5%; Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) 7.4%; USI: Under Special Investigation (TV5) 1.9%

Sunday Night Box Office: Philippine Treasures (GMA-7) 5.6%; Sunday's Best: The Sound of Music (ABS-CBN) 3.2%; Aksyon Linggo (TV5) 1%

Sunday's Best: Miss Resorts World Manila 2011 (ABS-CBN) 1.1%; Face To Face Replay (TV5) 0.9%; Diyos at Bayan (GMA-7) 0.5%

September 12, Monday

Morning:

Tutok Tulfo Replay (TV5) 0.2%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 0.2%; Tunay Na Buhay Replay (GMA-7) 0.6%

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 1.8%; Sapul 5: Sapul Sa Singko (TV5) 0.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 1.8%; Kumare Klub (TV5) 1%

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (TV5) 2.1%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; Detective Conan (GMA-7) 3%

Handy Manny (TV5) 2.4%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 3.4%; Batibot (TV5) 2%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 2.1%

Powerpuff Girls Z (TV5) 1.9%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; One Piece (GMA-7) 4.4%

The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) 2%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 2.6%; Ben 10 (TV5) 1.9%; Slamdunk (GMA-7) 5.3%; Juicy! Express (TV5) 1.4%

Kapuso Movie Festival: Bratpack Mga Pambayad Atraso (GMA-7) 4.7%; Face To Face (TV5) 3.9%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 4.2%; Balitaang Tapat (TV5) 3.1%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 11.5%; Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN) 1.8%; Sinetanghali: Haw Haw De Karabaw (TV5) 2.5%; Stitch (TV5) 2.6%; Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; Phineas and Ferb (TV5) 2.5%

Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) 5.3%; The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) 4.2%; Batibot (TV5) 2.5%; Dexter's Laboratory (TV5) 2.1%; Ben 10 (TV5) 1.7%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Mamarazzi (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) 6%; Super Sine 5: X-Men (TV5) 3.2%; Sisid (GMA-7) 6.1%

Gourmet (GMA-7) 4.4%; I Dare You (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) 3.3%

Evening:

Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) 6.2%; Futbolilits (GMA-7) 6%; Aksyon (TV5) 5%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 9.2%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 10.9%; Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) 8.6%

100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) 11.9%; Iglot (GMA-7) 13%

My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) 9.7%; Amaya (GMA-7) 15.9%

Bangis (TV5) 4.5%; Nasaan Ka Elisa? (ABS-CBN) 10%; Munting Heredera (GMA-7) 13.8%

Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (TV5) 3.9%; Guns and Roses (ABS-CBN) 7.8%; Time of My Life (GMA-7) 10.3%

Wow Mali (TV5) 2.4%; The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Big Thing (GMA-7) 7.6%

Aksyon Journalismo (TV5) 1.2%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Saksi (GMA-7) 3.8%

Wanted (TV5) 0.7%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 1.8%; I Witness (GMA-7) 2.2%; Juicy Replay (TV5) 0.3%; Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. All The Way (TV5) 0.2%

Here are the comparative Rating Points of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from September 9 to 12, 2011 based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Phils among Mega Manila households:

September 9, Friday

Morning:

Rescue Replay (GMA-7) 1.9%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 0.9%

Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.2%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CB) 4.3%

Detective Conan (GMA-7) 6.9%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 4.4%

Team Galaxy (GMA-7) 8.3%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 5.4%

One Piece (GMA-7) 11.3%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 3.9%

Slamdunk (GMA-7) 13.7%; Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 4.4%

Kapuso Movie Festival: D Survivors (GMA-7) 11.7%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 9.3%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 28.3%; Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) 7.7%

Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) 16.2%; The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) 11.1%

Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) 19.6%; Sisid (GMA-7) 19.5%; Kapamilya Blockbusters: Shake Rattle & Roll XI (ABS-CBN) 8.6%

Gourmet (GMA-7) 13.7%; I Dare You (ABS-CBN) 7.6%

Evening:

Futbolilits (GMA-7) 15%; Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) 14.8%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 21.8%; TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 20.6%

Iglot (GMA-7) 22.4%; 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) 24.3%

Amaya (GMA-7) 25%; My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) 19.7%

Munting Heredera (GMA-7) 24.5%; Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) 18.6%

Time of My Life (GMA-7) 21.7%; Inside Protégé (GMA-7) 19.2%; The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 13.3%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 17.9%; Pure Love (ABS-CBN) 11.6%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 6.7%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5%

Saksi (GMA-7) 6.5%; SOCO (ABS-CBN) 5.9%

Tunay Na Buhay (GMA-7) 4.8%; Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 1.4%

September 10, Saturday

Morning:

PJM Forum (GMA-7) 0.3%; Adyenda (GMA-7) 0.7%; Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 1.6%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 3.7%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 1.1%

Hanep Buhay (GMA-7) 4.7%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 2.1%

Master Hamsters (GMA-7) 5.8%; Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 2.1%; Why Not? (ABS-CBN) 2.1%

Sabadabadog! (GMA-7) 5.8%; The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) 4.6%

Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) 6.2%; Avatar The Legend of Aang (ABS-CBN) 5.6%

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) 7.4%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 7%; Boys Over Flowers Forever (ABS-CBN) 6.4%

Maynila (GMA-7) 11.3%; I Love You So: Autumn's Concerto (ABS-CBN) 5.5%

Kapuso Movie Festival: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (GMA-7) 15.9%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 10.9%

Afternoon:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 34.2%; Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) 5.3%

Startalk TX (GMA-7) 10.4%; Entertainment Live! (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Lupang Hinirang: An ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs Special Report (ABS-CBN) 3.9%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 10.9%; Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 4.9%

24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 12.4%; TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 10%

Evening:

Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) 12.4%; Wansapanataym: Wallet (ABS-CBN) 14.9%; Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 17.9%

Spooky Nights Presents Ang Munting Mahadera (GMA-7) 17.3%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 24.4%

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 24.4%; Imbestigador (GMA-7) 21.4%; Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 16.1%

Inside Protégé (GMA-7) 13.3%; Comedy Bar (GMA-7) 8.6%; Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) 10%

Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7) 2.6%; The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 2.5%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 1.6%

September 11, Sunday

Morning:

Jesus the Healer (GMA-7) 0.4%; In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.6%; The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 6%

Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 4.6%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 3.6%

Master Hamsters (GMA-7) 6.7%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 3.5%

Dragon Ball (GMA-7) 10%; Power Rangers Jungle Fury (ABS-CBN) 3.7%

One Piece (GMA-7) 9.9%; Jollitown (ABS-CBN) 6.5%

AHA! (GMA-7) 8.4%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 8.5%

My Neighbor's Wife The Making (GMA-7) 8.7%; Kapuso Movie Festival: When I Met U (GMA-7) 14.1%; Pinoy Pride VIII Philippines vs Mexico (ABS-CBN) 8%

Source: AGB Nielsen Media Research

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'The Fierce Wife' dominates nationwide

While GMA is still the dominant network in daytime television, ABS-CBN's Taiwanese import The Fierce Wife is now gaining solid ground on its timeslot, continuously beating its rival.

On primetime, however, ABS-CBN remained undisputed with its strong mix of drama and reality shows.

Here is the comparative TV ratings for September 9-11, 2011

September 9, Friday

Morning:

Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 1.3%; Kape't Pandesal (ABS-CBN) 1.7%; Rescue Replay (GMA-7) 1.7%

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CB) 4.8%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.4%

Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 4.7%; Detective Conan (GMA-7) 5.6%

Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Team Galaxy (GMA-7) 7%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; One Piece (GMA-7) 10%

Kris TV (ABS-CBN) 6%; Slamdunk (GMA-7) 12.2%

Showtime (ABS-CBN) 11.3%; Kapuso Movie Festival: D Survivors (GMA-7) 9%

Afternoon:

Happy Yipee Yehey (ABS-CBN) 9.6%; Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) 11.7%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 21.1%

The Fierce Wife (ABS-CBN) 13.2%; Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) 12.6%

Kapamilya Blockbusters: Shake Rattle & Roll XI (ABS-CBN) 10.5%; Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) 14.5%; Sisid (GMA-7) 15.5%

I Dare You (ABS-CBN) 12.1%; Gourmet (GMA-7) 11.6%

Evening:

Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) 22.7%; Futbolilits (GMA-7) 12.5%

TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 28.2%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 18.2%

100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) 32.2%; Iglot (GMA-7) 19.7%

My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) 25.5%; Amaya (GMA-7) 21.2%

Guns and Roses (ABS-CBN) 23.9%; Munting Heredera (GMA-7) 19.4%

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 14.9%; Time of My Life (GMA-7) 16.7%; Inside Protégé (GMA-7) 13.2%

Pure Love (ABS-CBN) 10.7%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 11.4%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Saksi (GMA-7) 4.9%

SOCO (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 1.1%; Tunay Na Buhay (GMA-7) 2.8%

September 10, Saturday

Morning:

Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 2.8%; Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (GMA-7) 1.8%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 3.4%

Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 4.1%; Hanep Buhay (GMA-7) 5.3%

Honey Watch Out! (ABS-CBN) 2.8%; Master Hamsters (GMA-7) 6.1%

Why Not? (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Sabadabadog (GMA-7) 6.6%

Avatar The Legend of Aang (ABS-CBN) 5.8%; Tropang Potchiole Hole Tropang Potchi (GMA-7) 6.4%

Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 6.9%; Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) 7.8%

Boys Over Flowers Forever (ABS-CBN) 6.7%; I Love You So: Autumn's Concerto (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Maynila (GMA-7) 8.7%;

Showtime (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; Kapuso Movie Festival: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (GMA-7) 12.6%

Afternoon:

Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) 10.1%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 24%

Entertainment Live! (ABS-CBN) 7.1%; Lupang Hinirang: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report (ABS-CBN) 6.2%; Startalk TX (GMA-7) 8.3%

Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 7.6%; Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 9.7%

TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 13%; 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 11%

Evening:

Wansapanataym: Wallet (ABS-CBN) 21.9%; Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) 26.5%; Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) 13.8%

Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 34.2%; Spooky Nights Presents Ang Munting Mahadera (GMA-7) 15.4%

Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 21.1%; Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 19%; Imbestigador (GMA-7) 14.7%

Banana Split Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN) 10.5%; Inside Protégé (GMA-7) 9.9%; Comedy Bar (GMA-7) 6.7%

The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 2.3%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 0.7%; Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7) 1.8%

September 11, Sunday

Morning:

The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 6.1%; In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.6%

Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 4%

Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 5.4%; Master Hamsters (GMA-7) 7.4%

Power Rangers Jungle Fury (ABS-CBN) 5.2%; Dragon Ball (GMA-7) 8.9%

Jollitown (ABS-CBN) 7.4%; One Piece (GMA-7) 8.7%

Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 11.3%; AHA! (GMA-7) 6.7%

Pinoy Pride VIII Philippines vs Mexico (ABS-CBN) 11.8%; My Neighbor's Wife The Making (GMA-7) 6.9%; Kapuso Movie Festival: When I Met U (GMA-7) 11.8

Afternoon:

ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) 12.8%; Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) 10.8%

Growing Up (ABS-CBN) 11.1%; Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) 8.3%

The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 8%

Evening:

TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 20.1%; 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 13.2%

Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 19.9%; Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) 17.3%

Rated K (ABS-CBN) 24.4%; Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 14.9%

Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) 24.3%; Protégé (GMA-7) 13.4%

Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) 17.2%; Sunday Night Box Office: The Prodigal Son (GMA-7) 11.4%

Sunday's Best: The Sound of Music (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Sunday's Best: Miss Resorts World Manila 2011 (ABS-CBN) 2.3%; SNBO: Philippine Treasures (GMA-7) 10.3%; Diyos at Bayan (GMA-7) 0.6%

Source: Kantar Media-TNS National Household Ratings

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Miss Angola is 4th Black Miss Universe

The beautiful 25-year old Leila Lopes of Angola is the 60th Miss Universe, the 4th Black winner of the prestigious pageant, and the 4th African nation to win the crown.

Miss Angola defeated 88 girls for the precious Diamond Nexus crown.

A favorite since the start of the pageant, Miss Angola has constantly been included on several pageant sites' list, but never penetrated any single one's Top 5.

Branded as the black Barbie Doll, Miss Angola sashayed herself up to the Top 5, beating early favorites and eventually bagged the crown.

Missosology.org no. 1 pick Miss Ukraine Oleysha Stefanko is 1st runner-up, while hometown girl Miss Brazil Priscilla Machado is 2nd runner-up.

For the consecutive year, Philippines placed in the top 5 courtesy of the 3rd runner-up finish of Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup. Miss China Zilin Luo was 4th runner-up.

Miss Portugal Laura Goncalves was named the People's Choice, allowing her to join the Top 16.

Completing the Top 10 were Miss Australia Scherri-Lee Biggs, Miss France Laury Thilleman, Miss Portugal Laura Goncalves, Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano and Miss Panama Sheldry Saez.

The rest of the Top 16 were Miss USA Alyssa Campanella, Miss Venezuela Vanessa Goncalves, Miss Kosovo Aferdita Dreshaj, Miss Netherlands Kelly Weekers, Miss Colombia Catalina Robayo, and Miss Puerto Rico Viviana Ortiz.

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Andy Whitfield dies at 39

Welsh actor and former lead of Spartacus: Blood and Sand has died at the age of 39.

He was diagnosed March 2010 with treatable Stage 1 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,and was declared cancer-free two months later.

However, he left his show on September 2010 as he had to undergo “aggressive treatment” for a recurrence of the disease. Australian actor Liam McIntyre was named Whitfield's successor.

However, the sexy and gorgeous Andy succumb to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after 18 months upon diagnosis. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Princess Snell: Pacquiao's new mistress?

Rumor has it that the world's pound for pound king has laid eyes to Kapuso starlet Princess Snell.

In a blind item posted in FashionPulis.com, the young actress is poised to bring down Manny Pacquiao's marriage to his wife, Jinkee.

If Princess Snell suddenly disappears, she won't definitely be noticed as she's not really popular.

But if you'll compare this Princess Snell with other ladies linked to Pacman, you can definitely determine Manny's taste with women.

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TV Review: Nasaan Ka Elisa?

ABS-CBN's new primetime series Nasaan Ka Elisa? has definitely glued Filipino viewers on their television sets, evidenced by the effortless trending of the show in Twitter. It's lead star, Melissa Ricks, has also made it to the most talked-about topics.

The opening sequence was a visual spectacle.

The shots used are superb. It incorporated aerial shots, perhaps to establish the wealth of the Altamira family (Elisa's rich and elite clan). It has this movie opening sequence vibe, far from the usual close-up shots of our primetime teleseryes.

I was personally delighted with the fact that the series didn't start with the usual pilot of Filipino drama serials --- where the story begins with either the parents or the grandparents of the lead stars to establish the initial conflict.

What the production did is to establish the characters, and at the same time added elements to make the suspense-thriller vibe effective.

I must also commend ABS-CBN for the show's lavish location which deeply helped in making the show's filthy rich Altamira family greatly convincing.There are shows currently airing which are not really glossy and wealthy looking on TV, in contrary to what the plot is saying.

Truly, the show's characterization is one of the elements that bring in the needed mystery. Shady as they are, they will allow viewers to think and weigh-in the episodes to get to the bottom of Elisa's disappearance.

This is definitely a show to watch for this season, and I'm happy that ABS-CBN decided to air this on primetime, instead of the originally planned daytime slot. Based on the pilot alone, one shouldn't miss a single episode to know the true identity of Elisa's abductor.

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