Regine Velasquez Stars in GMA Network's 'Poor Señorita'; Airs on March 28

<br /> The Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez will be back once again on Primetime after several years of being in hiatus in the telenovela scene.<br /> <br /> Regine is set to star in the upcoming comedy-drama series of GMA Network entitled Poor Señorita.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N9CV6vfjIqU/VuX8ADkmuJI/AAAAAAAAG_4/64BtUtpXMqc7ldToqr1DgHKn4bbHOy3Lw/s1600/Regine%2BVelasquez%2BPoor%2BSenorita.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N9CV6vfjIqU/VuX8ADkmuJI/AAAAAAAAG_4/64BtUtpXMqc7ldToqr1DgHKn4bbHOy3Lw/s1600/Regine%2BVelasquez%2BPoor%2BSenorita.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Google</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Regine expresses her mixed feelings in once again doing a teleserye. <i>"Masaya but at the same time I'm also very anxious, a little nervous kasi I haven't done this in a while".</i><br /> <br /> The Asia's Songbird last appeared in a prime-time series I Heart You Pare, where former Kapuso actress Iza Calzado replaced her after finding out that she'll be having a baby to husband Ogie Alcasid. Nate, Regine's son is now five (5) years old.<br /> <br /> Poor Señorita tells the story of a rich lady who suddenly turned poor and will find the true happiness in the company of children.<br /> <br /> The drama series also stars Mikael Daez, Jillian Ward, Zymic Jaranilla, Miggs, Cuaderno, and Ms. Snooky Serna.<br /> <br /> Directed by Dominic Zapata, Poor Señorita will start airing on GMA Telebabad starting March 28.<br /> <br />

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Veteran Actress Vivian Velez Bids Goodbye to Staff of 'Tubig at Langis'

<br /> Veteran actress Vivian Velez finally says farewell to the staff of ABS-CBN afternoon drama Tubig at Langis which stars Cristine Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, and Isabelle Daza.<br /> <br /> Velez' character Conchita Beltran-Villadolid, the mother of Renato (Zanjoe) will die in the said drama series, one week after Velez resigned in the soap opera.<br /> <br /> The actress took on Instagram her sincerest thanks to the staff of the Kapamilya show for giving her a send-off party for her one-month stay in Tubig at Langis.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-be17L4_9hPQ/VuXzRucnR6I/AAAAAAAAG_o/SrYkdORhHgs53fS-rBgJarZ16TH6ssJfQ/s1600/2016-03-14%2Bat%2B07-11-22.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-be17L4_9hPQ/VuXzRucnR6I/AAAAAAAAG_o/SrYkdORhHgs53fS-rBgJarZ16TH6ssJfQ/s640/2016-03-14%2Bat%2B07-11-22.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image grabbed from Vivian Velez' IG account</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> The caption reads:<br /> <br /> <i>"My sincerest love to the staff of ABS-CBN show 'Tubig at Langis' for your heartfelt send-off on my last taping day. I was deeply moved by your actions, kind words, and encouragement.</i><br /> <i><br /></i> <i>I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and I am very confident that this is no exception.</i><br /> <i><br /></i> <i>In an imperfect world, we must often pause once in a while to enjoy the small things in life that give us joy, happiness, and contentment in life.</i><br /> <i><br /></i> <i>This will be a brief pause, until we meet again. With love, VV" ... #TubigAtLangis #ABSCBN</i><br /> <br /> It was in March 6 when Vivian shocked everyone after posting on Facebook that she'll be resigning in the drama series because of allegedly mistreatment to her by actress Cristine Reyes to which the latter denied the accusations.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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ABS-CBN Dominates the 2016 UmalohokJuan Awards, Full List of Winners

<br /> Kapamilya network ABS-CBN earns recognitions in the 2016 UmalohokJUAN Awards.<br /> <br /> Organized yearly by Lyceum Manila's Department of Mass Communication, Journalism and Multimedia Arts, the UmalohokJUAN Awards gives recognitions to media celebrities and personalities who showed excellence in the field of TV and radio broadcasting, print, public relations, and advertising.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5HsD2Rh1x4/VuIliKXAOLI/AAAAAAAAG_M/zqKeE4tma-AQjjGr4TkqWXVLW5b32u1Xw/s1600/2016-03-11%2Bat%2B09-55-52.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5HsD2Rh1x4/VuIliKXAOLI/AAAAAAAAG_M/zqKeE4tma-AQjjGr4TkqWXVLW5b32u1Xw/s1600/2016-03-11%2Bat%2B09-55-52.png" /></a></div> <br /> A total of 27 awards were given in  the ceremony held at the JPL Hall of Freedom of the Lyceum University of the Philippines on Thursday, March 10.<br /> <br /> Here's the complete list of awardees:<br /> <br /> Television<br /> Best TV Station award : ABSCBN Channel 2<br /> Best TV Actress award : Jodi Sta. Maria<br /> Best TV Actor award : Coco Martin<br /> Best Child Performer award : Simon Pineda (as Onyok in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano)<br /> Best Youth Oriented Program award : Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)<br /> Best Entertainment Program award : Gandang Gabi Vice<br /> Best Female TV Host award : Toni Gonzaga<br /> Best Male TV Host award : Vice Ganda<br /> Best Magazine show award : Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho<br /> Best News Program award : TV Patrol<br /> Best Public Service Program for TV : SOCO<br /> Best Female News Anchor for TV award : Karen Davila<br /> Best Male News Anchor for TV award : Ted Failon<br /> <br /> Radio:<br /> Best AM Radio Station award : DZMM<br /> Best AM Radio News Program award : KABAYAN, DZMM<br /> Best AM Female Radio Announcer award : Karen Davila<br /> Best AM Radio Male Anchor award : Mike Enriquez<br /> Best FM Radio station award : 90.7 Love Radio<br /> Best Female FM Radio DJ award : Nicole Hyala<br /> Best Male FM Radio DJ award : Papa Jack<br /> Best AM Radio Public Service program award : Aksyon Ngayon<br /> <br /> Print and Social Media<br /> Best online news website award : Rappler.com<br /> Reader's choice award for Variety Magazine : Cosmopolitan Magazine<br /> <br /> Advertising:<br /> Best Ad campaign award  McDonalds "Love Namin Kayo"<br /> UBE Media Inc. wins special commendation its contribution in weather awareness for PANAHON TV<br /> <br /> Film:<br /> Artikulo Uno Prod. Inc. won a special commendation for the historical film Heneral Luna.<br /> <br /> Advocacy<br /> Best Celebrity Advocacy award : Anne Curtis<br /> <br />

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Karla Estrada Signs Exclusive Contract with ABS-CBN, Replacing Kris Aquino in Her Morning Show?

<br /> "Tigilan natin yan. Hindi totoo yan" this is what Karla Estrada said in an interview with ABS-CBN News when asked if she'll be replacing her friend Kris Aquino in hosting a morning show.<br /> <br /> "Hindi mapapalitan si mareng Kris dahil napakagaling noon, walang makakapantay doon...My God, hindi nga sumagi sa isip ko 'yan. Nakakaloka kayo."<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2LK6CNB9Wm8/VuIgpGDR2tI/AAAAAAAAG-8/2DYpKcRTzeM33OcOatYoiW4zh3WUn82-Q/s1600/Karla%2BEstrada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2LK6CNB9Wm8/VuIgpGDR2tI/AAAAAAAAG-8/2DYpKcRTzeM33OcOatYoiW4zh3WUn82-Q/s1600/Karla%2BEstrada.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from ABS-CBN</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> The Queen Mother just signed an exlusive contract with ABS-CBN and part of the deal is hosting a new game show.<br /> <br /> When asked if she's open for the possibility of having her own morning show, Karla said, "Sa mga offer-offer, wala itong kinalaman sa kahit kanino and huwag na nating (bahiran). Ngayon nga lang dumating, kung makabahid naman kayo, grabe. Bigyan natin ng chance muna na makahinga na magpasaya, ‘di ba? Tignan natin kung saan tayo."<br /> <br /> Karla is being seen as one of the panel judges in "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a singing contest featured in ABS-CBN's daily noontime show "It's Showtime".<br /> <br />

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32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies - 'Felix Manalo' Emerges as the Biggest Winner, Beats "Heneral Luna"

<br /> The 32nd Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies was held last Sunday night, Marchc 6 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila, Pasay City.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rV21gIVTWJM/Vt9ZbRUBDFI/AAAAAAAAG-s/d6kGtpp_2_g/s1600/32nds%2BStar%2BAwards%2Bfor%2BMovies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rV21gIVTWJM/Vt9ZbRUBDFI/AAAAAAAAG-s/d6kGtpp_2_g/s1600/32nds%2BStar%2BAwards%2Bfor%2BMovies.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Lionheartv</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> "Felix Manalo" emerged as the biggest winner of the said award-giving body after beating the country's official entry to the Oscards, "Heneral Luna" as Movie of the Year.<br /> <br /> Dennis Trillo of "Felix Manalo" wins movie actor of the year tied with Piolo Pascual for the movie "Silong", while the movie actress of the year goes to Bea Alonzo for the movie "A Second Chance".<br /> <br /> See complete list of winners below:<br /> <br /> Movie of the Year:<br /> Felix Manalo (Viva Films)<br /> <br /> Movie Actress of the Year:<br /> Bea Alonzo (A Second Chance)<br /> <br /> Movie Actor of the Year:<br /> Piolo Pascual (Silong) and Dennis Trillo (Felix Manalo)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie of the Year:<br /> Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)<br /> <br /> Movie Director of the Year:<br /> Joel Lamangan (Felix Manalo)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Director of the Year:<br /> Zig Dulay (Bambanti)<br /> <br /> Movie Supporting Actor of the Year:<br /> Tirso Cruz, III (Honor Thy Father)<br /> <br /> Movie Supporting Actress of the Year:<br /> Alessandra De Rossi (Kid Kulafu)<br /> <br /> Movie Child Performer of the Year:<br /> Micko Laurente (Bambanti)<br /> <br /> New Movie Actress of the Year:<br /> Janella Salvador (Haunted Mansion)<br /> <br /> New Movie Actor of the Year: Marlo Mortel (Haunted Mansion)<br /> <br /> Movie Screenwriter of the Year:<br /> Michiko Yamamoto (Honor Thy Father)<br /> <br /> Movie Editor of the Year:<br /> Jerrold Tarrog (Heneral Luna)<br /> <br /> Movie Production Designer of the Year:<br /> Edgar Martin Littaua, Joel Bilbao, and Danny Red (Felix Manalo)<br /> <br /> Movie Musical Scorer of the Year:<br /> Jerrold Tarrog (Heneral Luna)<br /> <br /> Movie Sound Engineer of the Year:<br /> Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions (Heneral Luna)<br /> <br /> Movie Original Theme Song of the Year:<br /> “Ang Sugo ng Diyos Mula Sa Mga Huling Araw”, Sarah Geronimo (Felix Manalo)<br /> <br /> Movie Cinematographer of the Year:<br /> Ber Cruz (Honor Thy Father)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year:<br /> Jun Robles Lana (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year:<br /> Ike Avellana (Apocalypse Child)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Editor of the Year:<br /> Benjamin Tolentino (Tandem)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year:<br /> Aped Santos (Bambanti)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year:<br /> Gauss Obenza (I Love You, Thank You)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year:<br /> Jess Carlos (Silong)<br /> <br /> Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year:<br /> “Tulog Na” – lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie Bambanti<br /> <br /> Special Awards<br /> <br /> Male Face of the Night:<br /> John Arcilla<br /> <br /> Female Face of the Night:<br /> Bela Padilla<br /> <br /> Darling of the Press:<br /> Dan Fernandez<br /> <br /> Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award:<br /> Ms. Amalia Fuentes<br /> <br /> Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award:<br /> Mel Chionglo<br /> <br /> Movie Loveteam of the Year:<br /> Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> <br /> Posthumous Award for Entertainment Excellence:<br /> German Moreno<br /> <br /> <br /> <div> <br /></div>

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Queen of All Media Kris Aquino Leaves ABS-CBN After 20 Years

<br /> Kris Aquino bids goodbye to ABS-CBN, according to her Instagram posted on March 8, 2016, Tuesday night.<br /> <br /> The 6-part Instagram posts of the queen of all media tells the reason why kris decided to the Kapamilya Network which is her home for 20 years.<br /> <br /> In her first post, Kris Aquino thanked ABS-CBN.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0EhGXKHqMfo/Vt9NHakEQDI/AAAAAAAAG-Q/AZEQENaK4BQ/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kris Aquino" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0EhGXKHqMfo/Vt9NHakEQDI/AAAAAAAAG-Q/AZEQENaK4BQ/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B2.png" /></a></div> <br /> "Our relationship as a family started in October 28, 1996 and it will soon end this March 23, 2016. A total of 10,354 days working for ABS-CBN, my life's most fulfilling professional journey because of your love, acceptance and loyalty."<br /> <br /> Her second IG post tells the reason behind leaving ABS-CBN, saying that she decided to take care of her health. It was in March 6 when Kris said that she had to make important life choices soon with regards to her health status.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BODdaGFrZ3g/Vt9NMCOQo9I/AAAAAAAAG-U/IcDsjbPoZhc/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kris Aquino" border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BODdaGFrZ3g/Vt9NMCOQo9I/AAAAAAAAG-U/IcDsjbPoZhc/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B3.png" /></a></div> <br /> In her next post, the TV Host-acress said, "Just like all of you, I love my FAMILY. My most valuable life destiny is to be Mama to KUYA JOSH and BIMBY; and to be loving, selfless sister to ATE, PINKY, NOY and VIEL: a BUNSO who doesn't give them constant worry because of my health and safety."<br /> <br /> Kris also added that March 9 and 10 will be her last taping day on Kris TV.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqoWrpbTNoQ/Vt9NMLp9vaI/AAAAAAAAG-g/fWDFC0rHKO8/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kris Aquino" border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oqoWrpbTNoQ/Vt9NMLp9vaI/AAAAAAAAG-g/fWDFC0rHKO8/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B4.png" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> "THIS ISN'T GOODBYE—this is I hope you'll miss me & I hope to see you again, soon. My not so healthy heart wants to thank all of you for your LOVE, for me, my family & my work. I'LL BE BACK W/ A 100% HEALTHY HEART SO I CAN LOVE ALL OF YOU EVEN MORE & for much longer.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5jBP6LhNMk4/Vt9NMD60dnI/AAAAAAAAG-g/UNAyyWFxcOU/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kris Aquino" border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5jBP6LhNMk4/Vt9NMD60dnI/AAAAAAAAG-g/UNAyyWFxcOU/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2BInstagram%2B5.png" /></a></div> <br /> "Until then, #LOVELOVELOVE," said Kris via her Instagram post.<br /> <br /> Kris mentiond in his last IG post that she will continue to be a "Working Mom" via her fastfood franchise. This somewhat hinted that she'll be quitting showbiz.<br /> <br /> "I'm the SOLE PROVIDER for my sons, but for now I'll do it away from stress of the limelight"<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TlSH9whYd60/Vt9NHSzMiSI/AAAAAAAAG-g/MXzeZRfS6-g/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2B6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kris Aquino" border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TlSH9whYd60/Vt9NHSzMiSI/AAAAAAAAG-g/MXzeZRfS6-g/s1600/Kris%2BAquino%2B6.png" /></a></div> <br /> It was in 1996 whe Kris became the host of Today with Kris Aquino, her first program with ABS-CBN after leaving GMA Network. It was in 2010 when she resigned from showbiz-oriented shows The Buzz and Showbiz News Ngayon after her brother Noynoy Aquino was declared as President of the Republic of the Philippines. She then came back after a year via her show Kris TV.<br /> <br /> Kris signed her latest contract in ABS-CBN in 2014.<br /> <br /> <br /> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">note: all images came from Kris Aquino's IG account</span></i><br /> <div> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.pep.ph/news/62432/kris-aquino-to-leave-abs-cbn-after-20-years?ref=headline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a></span></i></div> <div> <i><br /></i></div> <div> <i><br /></i></div> <div> <i><br /></i></div>

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Did Jose Manalo Make an Insensitive Joke About Director Wenn Deramas on Eat Bulaga?

<br /> The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board or MTRCB denies the rumors circulating online that they summoned comedian-host Jose Manalo of Eat Bulaga with regard to his remarks during the "Kalyeserye" episode last Tuesday, March 1, 2016 on Eat Bulaga.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dq1tLzGExEA/VteYuH91_-I/AAAAAAAAG94/uzYKvWgyUhI/s1600/Kalyeserye%2BEpisode%2BMarch%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kalyeserye Episode March 1" border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dq1tLzGExEA/VteYuH91_-I/AAAAAAAAG94/uzYKvWgyUhI/s640/Kalyeserye%2BEpisode%2BMarch%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Pep.ph</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> In a text message gathered by Philippine Entertainment Portal or Pep.ph from MTRCB Chairman Eugenio "Toto" Villareal on March 2, 2016, the board denied that they have a meeting with Jose Manalo.<br /> <br /> The alleged offensive joke according to some netizens came from the "kalyeserye" segment wherein Lola Nidora (Wally Bayola) showed a small jewelry box and said, <i>"Pwede nang itapon ito."</i><br /> <br /> Lola Tidora, portrayed by Paolo Ballestero said, <i>"Ano ba, si Lolo to".</i><br /> <br /> Jose's Character, Lola Tinidora then replied,<i> "Anon'g si Lolo, 'yan yung abo ng bading kahapon."</i><br /> <br /> Some viewers unfortunately connected Jose's joke to the late director Wenn Deramas who passed away on February 29, 2016, Monday.<br /> <br /> However, some viewers clarrified that the joke was not intended for the late director but rather for the previoius Sugod-Bahay contestant last February 29 who had a gay child who actually died.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center> <div id="fb-root"> </div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/pinakapogingbata/posts/10204179810054634" data-width="500"> <div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/pinakapogingbata/posts/10204179810054634"> Sa mga nagtatanong kung totoo ba yung joke ni Jose about "abo ng bading kahapon", totoo po iyon. Ito ang video. Sinabi...<br /> Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pinakapogingbata">Keneth Quinto</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pinakapogingbata/posts/10204179810054634">Tuesday, March 1, 2016</a></blockquote> </div> </div> </center><BR>

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'The Story of Us' Starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Wins National TV Ratings

<br /> The return of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim on Primetime returns a positive outcome as their newest teleserye "The Story of Us" debuts strongly against its rival program.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SxuPoDW9wgo/VteSCLIh8wI/AAAAAAAAG9o/jEBoCv-wZpk/s1600/Xian%2BLim%2BKim%2BChiu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Xian Lim Kim Chiu" border="0" height="358" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SxuPoDW9wgo/VteSCLIh8wI/AAAAAAAAG9o/jEBoCv-wZpk/s640/Xian%2BLim%2BKim%2BChiu.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Google</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> "The Story of Us" garnered 18.2% against GMA Network's "Because of You" which got a TV rating of 14.1%.<br /> <br /> The pilot episode shows the story of two childhood friends Tin (Kim) and Macoy(Xian) whose friendship will be challenged as they grow.<br /> <br /> The show not only wins in TV Ratings but also the talk of the town in social media particularly on Twitter where #TSOUWorldPremiere trended.<br /> <br /> The Story of Us airs weeknights right after "Dolce Amore" only on ABS-CBN.<br /> <br /> <center> <div class="”video-container”"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ogbrYvEtS7c" width="560"></iframe> </div> </center>

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Director Wenn Deramas Dies of Cardiac Arrest

<br /> Film and TV director Wenn Deramas passes away due to cardiac arrest, report says. He was 49 years old.<br /> <br /> The breaking news came out this Monday morning by ABS-CBN News. Relayed by June Rufino, friend of Deramas, he said that the director went to Capitol Medical at around 2am and passed away at around 6 in the morning today, Monday, February 29, 2016.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RUrF3OzLt2c/VtOXQhulKLI/AAAAAAAAG9Y/UJ9453tF1fg/s1600/2016-02-29%2Bat%2B08-57-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RUrF3OzLt2c/VtOXQhulKLI/AAAAAAAAG9Y/UJ9453tF1fg/s320/2016-02-29%2Bat%2B08-57-10.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> In a report of Lhar Santiago of DZBB, what triggered the cardiac arrest was Deramas has just learned that his brother had died of a heart attack.<br /> <br /> The sad news was also posted on Twitter by Eric Salut and also via Instagram.<br /> <br /> <center> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"> </div> </div> <div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCWX7slJFUE/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">You will be missed, Direk Wenn Deramas. Mahal na mahal kita. Lagi mo sa aking sinasabi na tawa ka ng tawa sa akin everytime maghu-host ako ng isang event. Mahal na mahal kita. Enjoy God's kingdom. 🙏❤️</a></div> <div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"> A photo posted by EJS (@ericjohnsalut) on <time datetime="2016-02-29T00:11:27+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 28, 2016 at 4:11pm PST</time></div> </div> </blockquote> <script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> </center> <br /> <br /> "You will be missed, Direk Wenn Deramas. Mahal na mahal kita. Lagi mo sa aking sinasabi na tawa ka ng tawa sa akin everytime maghu-host ako ng isang event. Mahal na mahal kita. Enjoy God's kingdom." said Eric in his IG post.<br /> <br /> The director's remains will be brought to Arlington Memorial Chapels in Araneta.<br /> <br /> Wenn Deramas is know for his box-office comedy hits including 'Ang Tanging Ina', 'Petrang Kabayo', 'Sisterakas', 'The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin', and the recent MMFF 2015 movie 'Beauty and the Bestie'.<br /> <br /> Our sincere condolences to the family of Direk Wenn Deramas.<br /> <br /> <br />

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Nominees for 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Revealed

<br /> The Philippine Movie Press Club or PMPC announced the official list of nominees for the 32nd Star Awards for Movies.<br /> <br /> The said award-giving body is set to happen on March 6, 2016 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HW2x9BWXQ7U/VtN0TMSAkqI/AAAAAAAAG9I/JAKRCrdQDCw/s1600/PMPC%2BStar%2BAwards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HW2x9BWXQ7U/VtN0TMSAkqI/AAAAAAAAG9I/JAKRCrdQDCw/s640/PMPC%2BStar%2BAwards.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Star Cinema during previous year's Star Awards for Movies</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> Here's the complete list of nominees:<br /> <br /> MOVIE OF THE YEAR:<br /> • A Second Chance (Star Cinema)<br /> • Crazy Beautiful You (Star Cinema)<br /> • Etiquette For Mistresses (Star Cinema)<br /> • Felix Manalo (Viva Films)<br /> • Heneral Luna (Artikulo Uno Productions)<br /> • Honor Thy Father (Reality Entertainment)<br /> • The Love Affair (Star Cinema)<br /> • Walang Forever (Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Films, and Buchi Boy Films)<br /> <br /> MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Cathy Garcia Molina (A Second Chance)<br /> • Joel Lamangan (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Erik Matti (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Nuel Naval (The Love Affair)<br /> • Chito Roño (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Dan Villegas (Walang Forever)<br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan (IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and APT Entertainment)<br /> • Bambanti (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)<br /> • I Love You, Thank You (The Grit Project and Noel Ferrer Productions<br /> • Imbisibol (Sinag Maynila and Centerstage Productions)<br /> • Old Skool (‘Til I’m 90 Film Productions and Bonfire Productions)<br /> • Silong (SQ Film Laboratories and Black Maria Pictures)<br /> • Taklub (Centerstage Productions)<br /> • Tandem (Tuko Films and Buchi Boy Films)<br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Zig Dulay (Bambanti)<br /> • Lawrence Fajardo (Imbisibol)<br /> • Charliebebs Gohetia (I Love You, Thank you)<br /> • Cia Hermosa-Jorge (Old Skool)<br /> • Jeffrey Hidalgo and Roy Sevilla Ho (Silong)<br /> • Brillante Mendoza (Taklub)<br /> • King Palisoc (Tandem)<br /> • Jun Robles Lana (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> <br /> MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:<br /> • John Arcilla (Heneral Luna)<br /> • John Lloyd Cruz (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • JM De Guzman (Tandem)<br /> • Richard Gomez (The Love Affair)<br /> • Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Piolo Pascual (Silong)<br /> • Jericho Rosales (Walang Forever)<br /> • Dennis Trillo (Felix Manalo)<br /> <br /> MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR<br /> • Bea Alonzo (A Second Chance)<br /> • Nora Aunor (Taklub)<br /> • Iza Calzado (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Sarah Geronimo (The Break-Up Playlist)<br /> • Rhian Ramos (Silong)<br /> • LJ Reyes (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Meryll Soriano (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Dawn Zulueta (The Love Affair)<br /> <br /> MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Gerald Anderson (Everyday I Love You)<br /> • Nonie Buencamino (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Mon Confiado (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Tirso Cruz, III (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Anthony Falcon (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Dan Fernandez (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Buboy Villar (Old Skool)<br /> <br /> MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Shamaine Buencamino (Bambanti)<br /> • Alessandra De Rossi (Kid Kulafu)<br /> • Mylene Dizon (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Bela Padilla (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Rochelle Pangilinan (Tandem)<br /> • Pilar Pilapil (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Lorna Tolentino (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> <br /> NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Pepe Herrera (Walang Forever)<br /> • Jon Lucas (#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo)<br /> • Francis Magundayao (#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo)<br /> • Marlo Mortel (Haunted Mansion)<br /> • Dino Pastrano (Baka Siguro Yata)<br /> • Jerome Ponce (Haunted Mansion)<br /> • CJ Reyes (I Love You, Thank You)<br /> <br /> <br /> NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Elora Espano (Tandem)<br /> • Elisse Joson (#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo)<br /> • Maine Mendoza (My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore)<br /> • Kim Molina (Walang Forever)<br /> • Sarah Pagcaliwagan (Walang Forever)<br /> • Sue Ramirez (Just The Way You Are)<br /> • Janella Salvador (Haunted Mansion)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Krystal Brimner (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Micko Laurente (Bambanti)<br /> • Marco Masa (The Beauty and the Bestie)<br /> • Alonzo Muhlach (The Beauty and the Bestie)<br /> • JR Velasco (Mandirigma)<br /> • Miguel Vergara (Just The Way You Are)<br /> • Bimby Yap (All You Need Is Pag-Ibig)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *** TECHNICAL CATEGORIES ***<br /> <br /> (Mainstream Films)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha, and Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Kriz Gazmen and Patrick Valencia (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Carmi Raymundo, Vanessa Valdez, and Cathy Garcia-Molina (A Second Chance)<br /> • Bienvenido Santiago (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Paul Sta. Ana (Walang Forever)<br /> • Vanessa Valdez (The Love Affair)<br /> • Michiko Yamamoto (Honor Thy Father)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Ber Cruz (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Neil Daza (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Pong Ignacio (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Rody Lacap (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Anne Monzon (The Love Affair)<br /> • Noel Teehankee (A Second Chance)<br /> • Dan Villegas and Moises Zee (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Winston Acuyong (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Gerry Borreros (A Second Chance)<br /> • Joey Luna (Kid Kulafu)<br /> • Edgar Martin Littaua (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Ericson Navarro (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Benjamin Padero and Carlo Tabije (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Elfren Vibar (The Love Affair)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR<br /> • Beng Bandong (The Love Affair)<br /> • Jay Halili (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Marya Ignacio (A Second Chance)<br /> • Marya Ignacio (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Carlo Francisco Manatad (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)<br /> • John Anthony Wong (Felix Manalo)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Cesar Francis Concio (A Second Chance)<br /> • Cesar Francis Concio (The Love Affair)<br /> • Von De Guzman (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Jesse Lucas (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Erwin Romulo (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Jerrold Tarog (Heneral Luna)<br /> • Emerzon Texon (Walang Forever)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Aurel Claro Bilbao (A Second Chance)<br /> • Aurel Claro Bilbao (Etiquette For Mistresses)<br /> • Aurel Claro Bilbao (The Love Affair)<br /> • Albert Michael Idioma (Felix Manalo)<br /> • Arnel Labayo (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Mikko Quizon (Honor Thy Father)<br /> • Mikko Quizon and Hit Productions (Heneral Luna)<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR<br /> <br /> • “All You Need Is Pag-Ibig” – composed and arranged by Jungee Marcelo; interpreted by Yeng Constantino, from the movie “All You Need Is Pag-Ibig”<br /> <br /> • “Ang Sugo Ng Diyos Sa Mga Huling Araw” – composed by Joan Solitario and Ryan Solitario; arranged by Louie Ocampo; interpreted by Sarah Geronimo, from the movie “Felix Manalo”<br /> <br /> • “Hanggang Wala Nang Bukas” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Ebe Dancel, from the movie “Heneral Luna”<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:<br /> <br /> • Mary Honeylyn Joy Alipio (Taklub)<br /> • Zig Dulay (Bambanti)<br /> • Charliebebs Gohetia (I Love You, Thank You)<br /> • Cia Hermosa-Jorge (Old Skool)<br /> • Zig Marasigan (Tandem)<br /> • Jun Robles Lana (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Roy Sevilla Ho (Silong)<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Ike Avellana (Apocalypse Child)<br /> • Albert Banzon (I Love You, Thank You)<br /> • AB Garcia (Old Skool)<br /> • Sol Garcia (Bambanti)<br /> • Odyssey Flores (Taklub)<br /> • Carlo Mendoza (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Rain Yamson, II (Silong)<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Tonee Acejo (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Christina Dy (Apocalypse Child)<br /> • Marxie Maolen Fadul (I Love You, Thank You)<br /> • Dante Mendoza (Taklub)<br /> • Roland Rebunecia (Silong)<br /> • Roma Regala (Old Skool)<br /> • Aped Santos (Bambanti)<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Lawrence Ang (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Lawrence Ang (Apocalypse Child)<br /> • Zig Dulay and Cyril Bautista (Bambanti)<br /> • Lawrence Fajardo (Imbisibol)<br /> • Tara Illenberger (Old Skool)<br /> • Sarah Roxas Santos (Silong)<br /> • Benjamin Tolentino (Tandem)<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Teresa Barrozo (Silong)<br /> • Nonong Buencamino (Old Skool)<br /> • Diwa De Leon (Taklub)<br /> • Bryan Dumaguina (Tandem)<br /> • Gian Gianan (Bambanti)<br /> • Armi Millare (Apocalypse Child)<br /> • Gauss Obenza (I love You, Thank You)<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:<br /> • Jess Carlos (Silong)<br /> • Corinne De San Jose (Apocalypse Child)<br /> • Albert Michael Idioma (Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan)<br /> • Albert Michael Idioma (Imbisibol)<br /> • Andrew Millalos and Addiss Tabong (Taklub)<br /> • Addiss Tabong (Bambanti)<br /> • Addiss Tabong (I Love You, Thank You)<br /> <br /> <br /> INDIE MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR:<br /> • “Liwanag Ng Iyong Halaga” – music and lyrics by Jethro Tenorio and Maynard de Guzman; interpreted by Christian Bautista, from the movie “Filemon Mamon”<br /> <br /> • “Love’s Melody” -- lyrics by Celine Marie Flores, music by Nonong Buencamino, interpreted by Jay Marquez, from the movie “Old Skool”<br /> <br /> • “Tulog Na” – lyrics by Zig Dulay, composed by Gian Gianan, interpreted by Alessandra de Rossi, from the movie “Bambanti”<br /> <br /> • “Walang Hanggan” – composed and interpreted by Quest, from the movie “Ang Kuwento Nating Dalawa”<br /> <br /> • “Young Again” – composed, arranged, and interpreted by Armi Millare, from the movie “Apocalypse Child”<br /> <br /> <br /> DARLING OF THE PRESS (Special Award):<br /> • KC Concepcion<br /> • Sheryl Cruz<br /> • Anne Curtis<br /> • Kaye Dacer<br /> • Dan Fernandez<br /> • Vice Ganda<br /> • Alden Richards<br /> <br /> <br /> MOVIE LOVE TEAM OF THE YEAR (Special Award):<br /> • Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (Crazy Beautiful You)<br /> • Kim Chiu and Xian Lim (All You Need Is Pag-Ibig)<br /> • Nadine Lustre and James Reid (Para Sa Hopeless Romantic)<br /> • Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards (My Bebe Love, #KiligPaMore)<br /> • Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (Everyday I Love You)<br /> <br /> <br /> MS. AMALIA FUENTES – Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award<br /> <br /> MEL CHIONGLO (Director) – Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award<br /> <br />

ABS-CBN GMA PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 Nominees for 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Revealed

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