Nora Aunor and Brillante Mendoza Win Awards at the 69th Venice International Film Festival

Nora Aunor and Brillante Mendoza Win Awards at the 69th Venice International Film Festival 

Nora Aunor has just won the Bisato d' Oro Award from the Premio Della Critica Indipendente, a jury of independent film critics in Venice for her superb portrayal in the film “Thy Womb (Sinapupunan).”

Nora is the first Pinay actress to win the award.

Meanwhile, "Thy Womb" director Brillante Mendoza, was also honored with a special award called "The La Navicella Venezia Cinema Award" by the Rivista del Cinematografo also in France.

Written by Henry Burgos, this independent fim tells of a Badjao couple: Shaleha Sarail (Nora), a midwife, and her husband, Bangas An (Bembol Rocco), who both had to deal with Shaleha's sterility; and a young fertile woman, Mercila (Lovi Poe), who Bangas An took for a second wife, with Shaleha's consent, in the couple's desire to have Bangas An sire his own child.

"Thy Womb" is among the 18 films from all over the world vying for the prestigious 69th Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Award for Best Picture which is also regarded as among the most distinguished in the film industry at large.

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‘The Healing’ R-18 Version Now Available on Skycable Season Pass

‘The Healing’ R-18 Version Now Available on Skycable Season Pass

The controversial R-18 version or the director’s cut of Star Cinema’s blockbuster suspense-horror film of 2012, “The Healing,” will finallly premiere on Philippine television via SKYcable Season Pass. This is the first time that the said suspense-horror film topbilled by Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos will be shown on TV after its successful theatrical release.

From September 15 to October 7, SKYcable subscribers can now enjoy “The Healing: The Directo’s Cut” at the comfort of their homes through the pay-per-view service of SKYcable Season Pass for only P199 for the three-day access and P299 for the seven-day access.

Aside from the behind-the-scenes footage, also bundled with the pay-per-view subscription of “The Healing: Director’s Cut” are three of Star Cinema’s blockbuster horror films namely “T2,” “Sukob,” and “Feng Shui.”

A masterpiece of Philippine cinema’s ‘Master of Horror’ Chito S. Roño, “The Healing” is about Filipinos deep faith on on faith healers. It will follow the life-changing experience of Seth (Vilma) and the people whom she convinced to get help from the faith healer whom she thought made a miracle to his father.

Also part of “The Healing” are Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Daria Ramirez, Joel Torre, and Pokwang.

Don’t miss to subscribe to the pay-per-view of “The Healing: Director’s Cut” in SKYcable Season Pass from from September 15 to 30 sa pay-per-view ng “The Healing: Director’s Cut” sa SKYcable Season Pass. SKYcable subscribers may simply log on to www.mysky.com.ph or call SKYcable Customer Service Hotlines 381-0000 (Metro Manila, CAMANAVA and Rizal), 520-8560 (San Pedro, Laguna), 049-53428 (Laguna), 046-4844701 (Cavite) and 044-6935877 (Bulacan).

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Renowned Personalities Talk About the Premise of ‘The Mistress’

Renowned Personalities Talk About the Premise of ‘The Mistress’

With its fierce plot, brave confrontation scenes and its stellar cast, Star Cinema’s latest daring film “The Mistress,” topbilled by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, continues to stir up strong reactions from the public, including the active netizens in popular social networking sites and some of the well-known personalities in the country. Set to redefine everyone’s meaning of love and loyalty, “The Mistress” will hit theaters nationwide this Wednesday, September 12.

According to veteran broadcaster Mon Tulfo, he likes the newest film masterpiece of multi-awarded director Olivia Lamasan because of its realistic plot. He said, “Ang kwento ng ‘The Mistress’ ay talagang makatotohanan at nangyayari sa society natin. Kaya madami talagang tatamaan dito at mahahanap ang mga sarili nila.”

Aurora Representative Sonny Angara, meanwhile, got interested with the heated arguments of John Lloyd and Bea in the movie trailers. “Very interesting ‘yung nag-aaway sila. Nung ang assumption ni John Lloyd ay sinasamahan ni Bea si Ronaldo dahil sa pera. Pero sinabi ni Bea na mahal niya,” shared Rep. Angara. “Sa palagay ko magiging interesting ‘yun sa mga manonood dahil maiintindihan natin kung bakit ba nangyayari ‘yun.”

Similar with Cong. Angara, veteran singer-actress Pilita Corrales also got curious with the possible ending of the four-sided love story of “The Mistress.” She said, “I will definitely watch this kasi napaisip talaga ako sa kwento. Ano kayang mangyayari? Kanino mag-e-end up si Bea? It’s a very difficult situation having to love two different men in different situations.”

Aldrin Cerrado, Rotary Club Makati East president, admired the life lessons that “The Mistress” will impart to its viewers. “All of us has something we really want to have in life. But no matter how hard we try, some things are just not really meant for us,” he said. “I think the movie teaches us about acceptance and forgiveness na ipinapakita ng apat na characters dito.”

Highly-acclaimed movie and TV actors Gretchen Barretto and Albert Martinez both salute the film because of its brave concept. “It’s a very interesting subject matter because there are four characters involved, four individual characters na lahat may mystery. Lahat sila may kanya-kanyang pains,” said Albert.

“For me, ‘The Mistress’ is a masterpiece. Every scene and every dialogue is breathtaking,” Gretchen commented. “It happens everywhere, it’s so real. Gustong-gusto ko ‘yung linyang ‘walang babaeng pinangarap maging kabit.”

Aside from Bea and John Lloyd, also part of “The Mistress” are two of Philippine cinema’s finest actors namely Hilda Koronel and Ronaldo Valdez. Completing the cast are Carmi Martin, Anita Linda, Minnie Aguilar, and Clarence Delgado.

“The Mistress” is set to hit theatres nationwide on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

For more updates about “The Mistress,” simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Kristen Stewart - Vogue UK October 2012 Cover Photo

Kristen Stewart - Vogue UK October 2012 Cover Photo

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Asi Taulava Joins Team SMB in the ASEAN Basketball League

Asi Taulava Joins Team SMB in the ASEAN Basketball League

Asi Taulava who is known in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as "The Rock" has decided to join the San Miguel Beermen in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) starting next season after declining a two-year, P10-million worth deal offer from Manny V. Pangilinan owned team Meralco and several offers to play pro basketball abroad including China, Korea and Japan.

In his twitter account @AsiTaulava5, the 6-foot-9 player, thanked and bid farewell to MVP, Ricky Vargas, his Meralco teammates Mac Cardona and Sol Mercado, and PBA Commissioner Chito Salud.

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Eugene Torre Wins Against Ferenc Berkes in World Chess Olympiad 2012

Eugene Torre Wins Against Ferenc Berkes in World Chess Olympiad 2012

Asia’s first Grandmaster (GM) Eugene Torre flashed his old deadly form by beating GM Ferenc Berkes to help the Philippines salvage a 2-2 draw against fourth seed Hungary in the seventh round of the World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey.

The new grandfather rescued the Philippines from the jaws of defeat with a gritty 81-move victory on Board 3.

With the draw, the Philippines improved its total to 11 match points, good for a share of fourth spot behind solo leader Russian Federation (13 match points) and second placers China and Ukraine (12 match points each).

The Philippines trailed by a point after GM Oliver Barbosa lost to GM Almasi Zoltan on Board 2.

But the 60-year-old Torre turned a complicated position into his favor.

It was vintage performance from a man 34 years older than his opponent. The 27-year-old Berkes’ ELO 2685 rating is actually 216 points ahead of Torre’s.

Torre recently became a grandfather after his only daughter gave birth.

GMs Wesley So and Mark Paragua also produced impressive performances, holding their higher rated foes to draws.

So split the point with GM Peter Leko on Board 1 while Paragua halved the point with GM Csaba Balogh on Board 4.

Meanwhile, the Philippine women’s team bounced back from a sixth round defeat by toppling Portugal, 3-1.

Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Rulp Ylem Jose and Woman National Master (WNM) Jedara Docena scored the decisive points by beating WFM Ana Baptista and Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Sara Monteiro, respectively.

Woman International Master (WIM) Catherine Perena drew with WIM Caterina Leite, while WNM Janelle Mae Frayna split the point with Maria Oliviera on 3.

In the eighth round, the men’s team will meet England, while the women’s team goes up against USA.

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Windows Phone 8 Nokia Lumia 920 Phones Photos and Specs

Windows Phone 8 Nokia Lumia 920 Phones Photos and Specs

Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia on Wednesday unveiled its latest bid at regaining smartphone market share bannered by the Lumia 920, one of the two phones powered by Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system.

In unveiling its latest flagship phone, Nokia underscored its need to differentiate in a quickly saturating smartphone market worldwide, as it pins its future on two key areas: photography and navigation.

The new Lumia 920, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and 4.5-inch display, will come packed with an 8-megapixel camera sporting Nokia’s proprietary PureView technology, which Nokia claims takes better photos and videos than any competitor smartphone.

PureView, which debuted along with the Symbian Belle-powered Nokia 808 PureView this year, is a technology developed in-house by Nokia that purportedly takes better images, even in low-light conditions.

Nokia is claiming the PureView image sensor included in the Lumia 920 captures “between five to ten times” of light than any other smartphone, comparable to most dSLRs today.

On the navigation front, Nokia announced the availability of City Lens, an augmented-reality application that shows overlaid details on places as viewed through the phone’s camera.

The augmented reality feature extends to the popular Nokia Maps application, where the user would simply hold up the phone at eye level to see an overlay of map directions.

The new phones also come with wireless charging capabilities.

The Lumia 920 will come pre-packed with Windows Phone 8 (WP8), which is a re-worked version of WP7 that ties in the core development kernels of Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, Windows 8, set to be launched in late October.

Meanwhile, Nokia’s Lumia 820 features a 4-inch display encased in a polycarbonate body, and a first for Nokia’s Lumia devices, a removable back cover that gives access to the 1,650mAh battery and optional microSD storage.

It will be powered by a capable 1.5GHz dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. It also comes with an 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss optics and a VGA front-facing camera.

The new phones come with wireless charging capabilities, although the feature is available on the Lumia 820 only via an optional detachable shell accessory.

They will come pre-packed with Windows Phone 8 (WP8), which is a re-worked version of WP7 that ties in the core development kernels of Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, Windows 8, set to be launched in late October.

The new Lumia phones will reportedly enter the market by the last quarter of the year, in time for Microsoft’s launch of Windows 8. Pricing details, meanwhile, have yet to be announced.

Nokia reportedly sold 7 million Lumia phones in 54 countries since it launched last year, with more than half of it being sold in the last quarter.

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MTV Music Awards 2012 Winners

MTV Music Awards 2012 Winners 

Honoring the best music videos of 2011, the complete list of winners in the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) 2012 were announced on Thursday night, September 6 at Los Angeles' Staples Center Arena in California.

The winners are:

Video of the Year

Rihanna, “We Found Love” (Winner)
Katy Perry, “Wide Awake”
Gotye, “Somebody That I Used To Know”
Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care”
M.I.A., “Bad Girls”


Best New Artist

One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful” (Winner)
Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, “We Are Young”
Carly Rae Jepsen, “Call Me Maybe”
Frank Ocean, “Swim Good”
The Wanted, “Glad You Came”


Best Male Video

Chris Brown, “Turn Up the Music” (Winner)
Justin Bieber, “Boyfriend”
Frank Ocean, “Swim Good”
Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care”
Usher, “Climax”


Best Female Video

Nicki Minaj, “Starships” (Winner)
Rihanna, “We Found Love”
Katy Perry, “Part of Me”
Beyoncé, “Love on Top”
Selena Gomez & The Scene, “Love You Like a Love Song”


Best Pop Video

One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful” (Winner)
Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, “We Are Young”
Rihanna, “We Found Love”
Justin Bieber, “Boyfriend”
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa, “Payphone”


Best Rock Video

Coldplay, “Paradise” (Winner)
The Black Keys, “Lonely Boy”
Linkin Park, “BURN IT DOWN”
Jack White, “Sixteen Saltines”
Imagine Dragons, “It’s Time”


Best Hip-Hop Video

Drake feat. Lil Wayne, “HYFR” (Winner)
Childish Gambino, “Heartbeat”
Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean & 2 Chainz, “Mercy”
Watch the Throne, “Paris”
Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz, “Beez in the Trap”


Best Electronic Dance Music Video

Calvin Harris, “Feel So Close” (Winner)
Duck Sauce, “Big Bad Wolf”
Skrillex, “First of the Year (Equinox)”
Martin Solveig, “The Night Out”
Avicii, “Le7els”


Best Video with a Message

Demi Lovato, “Skyscraper” (Winner)
Rise Against, “Ballad of Hollis Brown”
Kelly Clarkson, “Dark Side”
Gym Class Heroes, “The Fighter”
K’Naan feat. Nelly Furtado, “Is Anybody Out There?”
Lil Wayne, “How to Love”


Best Art Direction

Katy Perry, “Wide Awake” (Winner)
Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care”
Lana Del Rey, “Born to Die”
Regina Spektor, “All the Rowboats”
Of Monsters & Men, “Little Talks”


Best Choreography

Chris Brown, “Turn Up the Music” (Winner)
Rihanna, “Where Have You Been”
Beyoncé, “Countdown”
Avicii, “Le7els”
Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull, “Dance Again”


Best Cinematography

M.I.A., “Bad Girls” (Winner)
Adele, “Someone Like You”
Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care”
Coldplay feat. Rihanna, “Princess of China”
Lana Del Rey, “Born to Die”


Best Direction

M.I.A., “Bad Girls” (Winner)
Duck Sauce, “Big Bad Wolf”
Coldplay feat. Rihanna, “Princess of China”
Frank Ocean, “Swim Good”
Watch the Throne, “Otis”


Best Editing

Beyoncé, “Countdown” (Winner)
A$AP Rocky, “Goldie”
Gotye, “Somebody That I Used to Know”
Watch the Throne, “Paris”
Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, “Mercy”


Best Visual Effects

Skrillex, “First of the Year” (Winner)
Katy Perry, “Wide Awake”
Rihanna, “Where Have You Been”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, “Turn Me On”
Linkin Park, “Burn It Down”


Most Share-Worthy Video

One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful” (Winner)
Beyoncé, “Countdown”
Justin Bieber, “Boyfriend”
Gotye (featuring Kimbra) — “Somebody That I Used to Know”
Carly Rae Jepsen, “Call Me Maybe”

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Julia Montes - Sense and Style September 2012 Cover

Julia Montes - Sense and Style September 2012 Cover

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"Suddenly It's Magic" Behind-the-Scene Photos Starring Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales

"Suddenly It's Magic" Behind-the-Scene Photos Starring Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales

Catch here some of the behind-the-scene photos of Star Cinema's much-awaited romantic movie of the year, "Suddenly It's Magic" starring Kapamilya actress Erich Gonzales and Thai superstar Mario Maurer.





Shot in Paoay, Ilocos Norte and Bangkok, Thailand, Suddenly It's Magic also stars Jestoni Alarcon, Ces Quesada, Joross Gamboa, Guji Lorenzana, Cacai Bautista, Dinkee Doo with the special participation of Baifern Pimchanok, Mario's leading lady in the hit movie Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

Under the direction of Rory B. Quintos, Suddenly It's Magic opens in theaters nationwide and in Thiland on October 31, 2012.

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Joy Viado Accused of Shoplifting

Joy Viado Accused of Shoplifting

Comedienne, Joy Viado was one of the innocent shoppers accused of stealing at a grocery store.

“They wanted to arrest me because I looked like the person in the wanted poster,” said Joy who is more popularly called as Lola Paula in “LUV U”. “Lola Paula was the one accused though, not me. I don’t think I have a look-alike because nobody else has this beautiful face,” the actress said laughing.

The trouble started when Lola Paula (Joy Viado) asked the cousins Camille (Miles Ocampo), April (Angeli Gonzales) and Whitney (Kiray Celis) to accompany her at Cherry Foodarama for some grocery shopping. They would only ask for Rocky’s (Igi Boy Flores) help but the two boys, JB (Marco Gumabao) and Boom (CJ Navato) would follow anyway. Instead of having fun, they will be burdened by Lola Paula’s shoplifting problem.

What will Lola Paula do to prove that she’s not guilty?

Find out in “LUV U” this Sunday (September 9) after “ASAP 2012” on ABS-CBN.

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Pinoy Gangnam Style Video - Michael V., Moymoy Palaboy, Paolo Contis, Brad Pete

Pinoy Gangnam Style Video - Michael V., Moymoy Palaboy, Paolo Contis, Brad Pete

Barely two months after Korean rapper PSY released the music video for his latest song "Gangnam Style" in YouTube, it already became a huge hit that it reached 115 million plus views already.

Parodies and other videos of random people dancing to this very catchy K-Pop song have also proliferated in YouTube including our very own Moymoy Palaboy with their "Pinoy Gangnam Style" version.

Joining Moymoy Palaboy are Michael V., Paolo Contis, Brad Pete and the Dating Doon Gang, Sekyus, and their other friends who were also bitten by the "Gangnam Style" fever.

Watch the video below:


 

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Cheesa Releases Debut Single "I’m Not Perfect" Featuring Charice

Cheesa Releases Debut Single "I’m Not Perfect" Featuring Charice

Pinay "The Voice" Season 2 finalist Cheesa Laureta releases her debut song “I’m Not Perfect” featuring Pinay-International singing sensation and "The X Factor Philippines" judge Charice.

Via Press Release:

Los Angeles, CA – Cheesa, of NBC’s, ‘The Voice’ (Season Two), will release her first single entitled, “I’m Not Perfect” on September 6, 2012. The song features internationally acclaimed artist Charice.

Cheesa showcases her powerful voice and can’t-hold-me-down attitude on a new track that is sure to strike a chord with anyone who’s struggled with self-acceptance. “I’m Not Perfect” features vocals from International pop sensation Charice (FOX’s ‘Glee’, Oprah, X-Factor: Philippines). A mid-tempo Pop ballad, the single was written and produced in collaboration with Los Angeles based music house The Assembly Entertainment.

Dubbed by Grammy-winning artist/producer Cee Lo Green as “the next power singer of our generation,” Cheesa rose to stardom when she turned heads during the second season of ‘The Voice.’

Her time on the show made for a life-changing experience, as she chose to be true to herself on a worldwide stage.

“I’m Not Perfect” is Cheesa’s anthem to self-acceptance, inspiring those who have been underestimated. In her words, it encourages others “to tell people that it’s OK to be proud of yourself, whoever that might be.”

“I’m Not Perfect” will be available for digital download on September 6, 2012. Cheesa recently served as a mentor on “X-Factor: Philippines,” and will be performing throughout 2012. Upcoming shows will be posted on www.cheesaofficial.com

Check out "I'm Not Perfect" below:




To download "I'm Not Perfect" click HERE.

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Artista Academy Scholars Perform for Filipinos in Hong Kong

Artista Academy Scholars Perform for Filipinos in Hong Kong

The students of Artista Academy are definitely one lucky group. Not only are they vying for the biggest-ever total prize of P20 Million in the TV5 artista search, they are also given the opportunity to fly to Hong Kong and perform for the Filipino community in a much-awaited grand event to be held at the Hong Kong Bayanihan Kennedy Town Centre over the weekend.

Sponsored by the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, the event is in line with the celebration of the milestone achieved by the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) campaign, which garnered 10,000 registered absentee voters in Hong Kong last month. The Artista Academy students are set to showcase their talents and introduce themselves to the thousands of overseas Filipinos who will attend the spectacular program.

The Artista Academy Top 16 have come a long way since they were chosen among thousands of showbiz aspirants who filled the SMART Araneta Coliseum in the one-day massive auditions held last June 19. Through their extensive training at the Asian Academy of Television Arts (AATA), they have learned to hone their talents and exude more confidence in everything they do.

During their recent courtesy call to the office of TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, the students impressed the renowned business magnate with their good looks, wit, and charm. They asked intelligent questions that ranged from MVP’s secrets to success to his expansion plans for the network, which the chairman readily answered. TV5 President and CEO Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, EVP and COO Roberto B. Barreiro, and Creative and Entertainment Production Head Perci M. Intalan were also present to answer the students’ questions about the network’s identity and the management’s plans for Artista Academy.

MVP praised the Artista Academy students’ dedication in honing their talents and proving themselves worthy of being TV5’s next stars. “I think it is important that we have talents who will be truly known as TV5 talents. We want to create loyalty, dedication and commitment to the station in the long term. So if you’re committed to us, we are committed to you,” MVP advised the Top 16.

The TV5 chairman extended his well wishes to all the Artista Academy students, saying that he looks forward to seeing them succeed in their respective ambitions. “It’s good that they are young and so into life, and they are intelligent. I wish them a good future with TV5. In many aspects, they represent the future of TV5 and our goal is to provide them the opportunity to shine as new talents of Philippine TV and film industry,” he shared.

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Dulce's Unsung Story Revealed on "Tinig"

Dulce's Unsung Story Revealed on "Tinig"

From singing to acting, “Asia’s Diva” Dulce is now opening the pages of her closed-book life to the public in a stirring made-for-TV movie.

What remained hidden from many is the OPM star’s painful journey towards stardom. From being a sexually-abused singer who wanted to make a name for her family, to being a battered wife who wanted nothing but love and acceptance, the world-class singer bares it all in "Tinig," another inspirational production by CBN Asia (Christian Broadcasting Network Asia).

Famous for her rendition of “Ako Ang Nasawi, Ako Ang Nagwagi,” Dulce found the song true to her life as she looked back at all her mistakes, struggles, beginnings, and victories. With a successful singing career back in the ‘70s, no one would think that happiness, fame, and success eluded the diva for some time.

Undeniably, her exceptional singing prowess is one of the most sought-after performances in and out of the country during her time. Even more today, with back-to-back theater and TV performances and singing engagements, Dulce proves she can still go head-to-head with younger voices.

Tinig will showcase Dulce’s growing-up years as an amateur singer, played by former child actress Isabella de Leon, while Kapuso singer-actress Frencheska Farr will portray an adult Dulce struggling from her distraught life on and off camera.

Don’t miss Tinig on GMA’s Sunday Night Box Office, September 30, 2012 at 10:30 p.m. Written by Icko Gonzalez and directed by Derrek Adapon. For updates, LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OfficialTinig or use #OfficialTinig on Twitter.


Tinig - Trailer:

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Celebrities Who Survived Cancer this Saturday on 'Showbiz Inside Reports'

Celebrities Who Survived Cancer this Saturday on 'Showbiz Inside Reports'

“Showbiz Inside Report” will share this Saturday (September 8) the touching stories of survival of breast cancer survivor Liezel Martinez, prostate cancer survivor April Boy Regino, and ZsaZsa Padilla who recently underwent a successful kidney operation.

In the episode titled “Hawak Kamay: Mga Kwento ng Katatagan at Pag-asa,” Liezel, April Boy, and ZsaZsa’s daughter Karylle will reveal how they and their family remained strong and hopeful despite the unfortunate incidents. Meanwhile, “SIR” will also feature the ongoing battle of comedian Sammy Lagmay against the complications of his diabetes.

Don’t miss this heartwarming episode of the country’s no. 1 Saturday showbiz-oriented talkshow, “Showbiz Inside Report,” 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime,” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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Karel Marquez Transforms into an ‘Aswang’

Karel Marquez Transforms into an ‘Aswang’

This week’s Third Eye episode promises to be another nail-biter. An aswang (played by actress Karel Marquez) wreaks havoc in city, terrorizing everyone. It is up to Cassandra (Eula Caballero) and her rag-tag gang to save the city once more.

Karel and Eula are reunited in the episode, having worked together in the critically-acclaimed primetime series Sa Ngalan Ng Ina which was headlined by Nora Aunor.

Speaking of Nora Aunor, fans of the show should stay glued to their screens as this Sunday’s episode leaves clues that will lead to next week’s instalment - an episode that will feature a ‘Superstar’.

Don’t miss the thrilling events on Third Eye, Sunday, September 9, 9:30 p.m. only on TV5.

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Zac Efron to Arrive in Manila for Fan Conference 2012

Zac Efron to Arrive in Manila for Fan Conference 2012

The country’s leading casual wear brand, Penshoppe, brings to Manila one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors, Zac Efron. Coming straight from the international premiere of his latest movie, The Paperboy, Efron is set to appear in this year’s Penshoppe Fan Conference 2012 on September 29, 2012 at the Mall of Asia Arena (gates open at 6 p.m.).

“As we continue to bring PENSHOPPE to greater heights, this event starring Zac Efron will be our biggest event to date. Team PENSHOPPE is indeed grateful to him for accepting our invitation to visit and meet his fans in the Philippines,” shares Brand Director Alex Mendoza.




For a minimum single receipt purchase of 800 pesos, Penshoppe customers can get FanCon vouchers from the store manager, and exchange them for free tickets at any SM Tickets branch.

Purchases worth 800 pesos entitle customers to General Admissions seats; receipts worth 1200 pesos entitle customers to Upper Box seats; while total purchases amounting to 2,500, 3,500 and 5,000 pesos entitle customers to Lower Box seats, Patron seats and VIP seats, respectively. Penshoppe customers are also given the opportunity to choose pass combinations for every single receipt purchase. All ticket categories are free seating.

Penshoppe branches included in the promo are SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Ayala Trinoma, SM North Edsa, SM Pampanga, SM Baguio, SM Lucena, SM Batangas, SM Cebu, SM Iloilo, SM Davao and SM Cagayan De Oro as well as 10 new stores at Glorietta, SM Fairview, SM San Lazaro, Robinsons Ermita, Ali Mall, Festival Mall Alabang, SM Marikina, SM Manila, Eastwood and SM Southmall.

Ticket redemption is from now until September 23, 2012 so do not miss out on seeing Hollywood’s golden boy! For more information follow @PENSHOPPE on Twitter or like them on Facebook and be part of the brand’s epic 26th year with Penshoppe FanCon 2012.


 

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John Lloyd Cruz Gave Angelica Panganiban a Mercedes Benz SLK

John Lloyd Cruz Gave Angelica Panganiban a Mercedes Benz SLK

According to reports, Angelica Panganiban, who received a Mini Cooper in celebration of their third anniversary as a couple from then boyfriend Derek Ramsay three years ago, reently received another expensive car - a P5.1 million worth Mercedes Benz SLK - this time from her rumored boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz.

“Namutla na… Kakahintay kay madam ayen.. #grocery walang magawa.. Driving around.. #ganapKahapon,” Angelica wrote on the photo she uploaded on her Instagram account last week showing her riding the said car.

The actress' Instagram followers were quick to speculate that it was Lloydie who gave her the car. Entertainment website Pep.ph, citing a source, confirmed that it was indeed a gift from the actor.

It said that Lloydie ordered the Mercedes Benz months ago from the brand’s showroom in EDSA and paid for it in cash.

Citing another source, Pep.ph said the actor requested to have the luxury car delivered to his home before bringing it to Angelica’s house.

“Si John Lloyd din daw mismo ang nag-inspect sa kotse at naglagay ng bulaklak at chocolates,” the website said.

The two Kapamilya stars have yet to make a statement about the issue.

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Heart Evangelista and Bianca King Enter 'Luna Blanca Book 3'

Heart Evangelista and Bianca King Enter 'Luna Blanca Book 3'

Beginning September 10, Kapuso prime actresses Bianca King and Heart Evangelista headline GMA Network’s original drama, Luna Blanca, as they breathe life to the adult characters in the story’s third generation.

As the series enters its third book, Bianca as the dark-skinned Luna and Heart as the fair-skinned Blanca will continue the journey of the twin sisters in discovering their ancestry and, at the same time, fulfilling their personal destinies.

In this generation, Luna and Blanca’s relationship will be tested after being trapped in a love triangle with Joaquin, whose character will be portrayed by Mark Herras. The sisters are in love with the same man, but Joaquin is smitten with Blanca from the moment he laid eyes on her.

The sisters continue to live separate lives. Blanca stays with Luis and endures Divine’s ill-treatment, while Luna takes care of Rowena who is now under the spell of Devolas/Diego.

Playing equally important roles in the last phase of the series are the characters associated with Luna and Blanca including seasoned actor Christopher de Leon as Luis, drama actress Lani Mercado as Rowena, Carmi Martin as Divine, Carlos Morales as Devolas.

How will the separate lives of Luna and Blanca affect their relationship? When the time comes and their paths cross again, will the sisters be able to reconnect with each other? Now that Joaquin is back, will Blanca find the strength to fight for their love without hurting Luna? How much is Blanca willing to sacrifice for Luna’s happiness?

Will Luis be able to save Rowena from the hands of Devolas and Divine? Will Luis and Rowena succeed in having a second chance at life and love?

Under the direction of Dominic Zapata, catch Heart Evangelista and Bianca King in Luna Blanca weeknights right after Aso ni San Roque on GMA Telebabad.

Get the latest updates about Luna Blanca from its official facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/LunaBlancaGMA), twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/GMALunaBlanca) and the GMA Network website (www.GMANetwork.com).

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Michael V. Returns as ‘Pepito Manaloto’ on September 16

Michael V. Returns as ‘Pepito Manaloto’ on September 16

GMA Network is bringing back the well-loved family sitcom Pepito Manaloto to Filipino homes beginning September 16, Sunday night right after Imbestigador.

Pepito Manaloto, Ang Tunay na Kuwento is different from the previous season. It is a stand alone show that follows the ordinary life of an ordinary person who was blessed with extraordinary luck.

This original family sitcom is top billed by Asian TV Best Comedy Actor recipient Michael V. as Pepito Manaloto. The show also stars Manilyn Reynes as Elsa Manaloto, Angel Satsumi as Clarissa Manaloto and Jake Vargas as Chito Manaloto.

Playing equally important roles are John Feir as Patrick, Ronnie Henares as Tommy, Mosang as Baby, Janna Dominguez as Maria, and Arthur Solinap as Robert. Completing the cast are the new characters who will make the lives of the Manaloto family more interesting – Jessa Zaragoza as Deedee and Nova Villa as Mimi.

Pepito Manaloto and his family’s rags to riches experience earned them a TV show, but because they thought it didn’t reveal the true story, they had the TV network responsible to scrap it. Instead, they came up with the idea to show exactly what goes on in the Manaloto household by having a camera crew film their lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The merry mix of characters of Pepito and his wife Elsa, their children Chito and Clarissa, their house help Patrick, Maria, Robert, Baby, and their neighbors Tommy, plus the mother-daughter tandem of Deedee and Mimi, will bring more color to the life story of Pepito Manaloto.

These different characters surrounding Pepito will definitely make his life a lot more interesting.

Follow the ordinary yet real life story of Pepito Manaloto as it premieres on September 16 and will air every Sunday right after Imbestigador on GMA Sunday Grande.

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Piolo Pascual to Sing the Theme Song of ABS-CBN's Newest Teleserye 'Little Champ'

Piolo Pascual to Sing the Theme Song of ABS-CBN's Newest Teleserye 'Little Champ'

“Kung Kailangan Mo Ako,” the official theme song of the newest ABS-CBN drama-fantaserye titled “Little Champ” as performed by Piolo Pascual will be heard first this coming Sunday, September 9, at “ASAP 2012”.

In time for its launch is a music video-trailer which will also be played simultaneously on MYX, Cinema One and DZMM Teleradyo while playing on Tambayan and My Only Radio (MOR) in regional areas.

According to Piolo, the theme song is very special because it’s the first and only teleserye theme song that has been recorded accompanied by a live orchestra - the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra. “When they said that I will be accompanied by a live orchestra, the first of its kind, I got very excited because we’re pioneering it. I’m so happy to be given this opportunity. This is a milestone for me,” said Piolo.

Having an orchestra play for a TV show isn’t ordinary, said Gerard Salonga, conductor of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra. “This is the first teleserye in our country to be accompanied by a live orchestra. For a TV show to have such music, this means that ABS-CBN really strives to give its viewers only high quality shows.”

The creators of the new drama-fanstaserye, “Little Champ” said that they chose the song, “Kung Kailangan Mo Ako” as it fits the teleserye’s heroic theme.

“Little Champ” stars Senator Lito Lapid in his first TV teleserye appearance. Joining him are Jhong Hilario, Precious Lara Quigaman, Mickey Ferriols and Jake Roxas.

Stay tuned for more updates on ABS-CBN’s new drama-fantaserye, “Little Champ”. For more information, ‘Like’ their Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/LittleChampOfficial and follow them on Twitter @LChampOfficial.

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Star Magic Catalogue 2013 Photos

Star Magic Catalogue 2013 Photos

Photos: ABS-CBN Publishing through Chokoleit, Ana Esguerra, PEX via Twitter, FB and Instagram

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