Regine Velasquez and Piolo Pascual Movie Featured in Sagip Pelikula this April 27 on KTX.PH

Relive the onscreen chemistry of award-winning actor Piolo Pascual and Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as ABS-CBN Film Restoration premieres the digitally restored and remastered version of Star Cinema's 2007 romantic-drama hit "Paano Kita Iibigin" this Tuesday (April 27) on the ongoing Sagip Pelikula Festival on KTX.PH.
With a story by Tammy Bejerano-Dinopol and John Paul Abellera, screenplay from Abellera, Vanessa Valdez, and Mel Mendoza-del Rosario, and the direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal, "Paano Kita Iibigin" was the first and only team-up of Piolo and Regine on the big screen.

The film features Regine as Martee, a single mother who unexpectedly gets terminated from her day job and forced out of her humble apartment. She takes her asthmatic son to Zambales for a vacation in a rundown resort owned by Lance (Piolo), an insensitive man deeply traumatized by a horrific accident involving his late fiancée.
Their lives become permanently connected as Martee becomes the resort manager. But they often find themselves clashing with one another. Despite this, the two find a connection, with Martee trying to help Lance move on from his haunting past.

It also stars Eugene Domingo, Hyubs Azarcon, Robin Da Roza, Iya Villania, Mark Bautista, Beth Tamayo, Erich Gonzales, Rhap Salazar, Quintin Alianza, among many others.

Find out how their love will blossom in the online screening of Star Cinema's box-office movie "Paano Kita Iibigin" this April 27 at 7:30 PM on KTX.ph. Tickets are now available at http://bit.ly/PaanoKitaIibiginOnKTX, priced at P150.

Fans can expect a pre-show before the premiere with its stars Piolo, Regine, Eugene, and screenwriter John Paul Abellera recalling their memorable moments together making the film.

Alongside "Paano Kita Iibigin," Sagip Pelikula Festival on KTX.PH continues to make audiences today fall in love by showing more of Piolo's romantic hits, such as "Kahit Isang Saglit," "Till There Was You," "Milan," and "Don't Give Up on Us" starting April 28 (Wednesday).

ABS-CBN Film Restoration and its Sagip Pelikula project continue to treasure Philippine cinema classics by restoring and remastering films from directors and writers of note for today's viewers to appreciate. These efforts have earned multiple recognitions from award-giving bodies worldwide, including the prestigious Gold Quill Award given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the Gawad Pedro Bucaneg from Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL).

For more details on its upcoming film showings, follow ABS-CBN Film Restoration on Facebook (facebook.com/filmrestorationabscbn), Twitter (@ABS_Restoration), and Instagram (@abscbnfilmrestoration).

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(Trailer) “Fast & Furious 9” Starring Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, and Cardi B

Buckle up and watch the latest trailer release of Fast & Furious 9 at Universal Pictures PH's UPI PH Facebook & UPI PH YouTube.

F9 is the ninth chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga where Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and their son. But danger always lurks over their peaceful horizon and this time forces Dom to confront the since of his past to save those he loves most. Together with his crew, they rev up once more to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver, a man who also happens to be Dom's forsaken brother, Jakob, played by John Cena.

F9 marks the return of Justin Lee as director, who helmed Fast & Furious' 3rd – 6th chapters when it transformed into a global blockbuster. The action hurtles around the globe – from London to Tokyo, from Central America to Edinburgh, and from a secret bunker in Azerbaijan to the teeming streets of Tbilisi. Old friends and old enemies return where history will be rewritten and will ultimately test the true meaning of family like never before.

The film stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel and Sung Kang, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron. F9 also features Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B as new franchise character Leysa, a woman with a connection to Dom's past, and a cameo by Reggaeton sensation Ozuna.

From Universal Pictures, F9 will open soon in PH cinemas.

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“Wonder Woman 1984” Premieres April 21 on HBO GO via SKY

SKY and HBO GO give Filipinos the chance to catch "Wonder Woman 1984," the much-celebrated DCEU film that broke the film company's streaming records, as it exclusively premieres on the HBO streaming app, HBO GO, on April 21.

In this much-awaited sequel, viewers are taken back in time to the vibrant and fashionably wild 80's era where Wonder Woman dons her golden eagle armor as she saves mankind from the greedy ambitions of Max Lord and The Cheetah. They will also see another side of Diana Prince, brought to life once again by Gal Gadot, when she lives quietly among mortals as a museum curator.

From Director Patty Jenkin's creative vision, the film is set to have more heart-stopping action as Wonder Woman comes into her full power.

Viewers can also look forward to familiar characters returning in the film such as Chris Pine's Steve Trevor, Robin Wright's Antiope, and Connie Nielsen's Hippolyta. Meanwhile, two new villains will emerge to threaten the peace, which will be portrayed by Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig.

The first film released by Warner Bros. directly via HBO Max in the U.S., the movie garnered record viewership for the streaming app and became the most-watched straight-to-streaming movie of the year. Critics gave the movie's visual spectacle a positive nod as it earned a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Subscribe to HBO GO via SKY today for as low as P99/month to stream "Wonder Woman 1984." Subscribers will also get to stream other DC extended universe blockbusters such as "Zack Snyder's Justice League," "Man of Steel," "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," "Suicide Squad," "Shazam," "Joker," and "Birds of Prey," and "The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Queen" for a minimal cost.

To know more about SKY's Video on Demand offerings, visit vod.mysky.com.ph.

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Plantitas Unite in FYE Channel’s New Gardening Show “Let’s Plant Happyness”

Plant parents and wannabes can learn more about gardening and sowing good vibes in FYE Channel's new show "Let's Plant Happyness," streaming on Pinoy community app kumu every Saturday at 9 am.

Hosted by Plant Happyness owner Leah Tinoco, "Let's Plant Happyness" is a weekly show that tackles the favorite hobby picked up by many Filipinos during the community quarantine. Leah will share her own take on urban gardening, plant care, and hacks perfect for newbies and advanced plantitos and plantitas.

Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts can now enjoy the "Game, Set, Match" online show hosted by sportscaster Migs Bustos, streaming every Friday at 7:30 pm. Get the latest updates in local and international sports and catch Migs' engaging conversations with Pinoy athletes and other exciting sports personalities on kumu.

FYE Channel also brings rousing relationship talks in another weekly livestream dubbed "Chacha Tonight." Hosted by well-loved radio personality DJ Chacha, the show tackles various couple woes and offers much-needed love advice for lovestruck viewers every Sunday night at 6 pm.

Don't miss the weekly inspo on gardening, sports, and relationships in these new livestreams on FYE Channel. Download the kumu app and follow @fyechannel.

For updates, follow ABS-CBN PR on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abscbnpr), Twitter and Instagram (@abscbnpr) or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

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“Girl From Nowhere Season 2” Debuts Globally on Netflix on May 7

Netflix, in partnership with GMM Studios International announced today that Girl From Nowhere Season 2 will have its global premiere on May 7, 2021, exclusively on Netflix. Netflix also revealed an official teaser trailer and the names of special guests who will appear in the new season of the popular series.

Girl From Nowhere, which enjoyed success in Thailand and Southeast Asia, is a fantasy thriller centered around Nanno, an unconventional teenager, played by Kitty Chicha Amatayakul, who moves to different schools to serve her own brand of vigilante justice.

In Season 2, Nanno tackles even bigger social injustices that take her beyond school grounds. But, this time, she is no longer the only vigilante around as another enigmatic girl follows in her shadow, forcing her to face her greatest challenge yet.

Season 2 will feature a stellar lineup of special guests in each episode:

• Teeradon Supapunpinyo (Nanai) plays a popular and handsome student who is also a notorious philanderer preying on beautiful girls.
• Penpak Sirikul (Ms. Naruemon) plays a strict superintendent at an all-girls school who disapproves of its impending merger with an all-boys school.
• Patricia Good (Minnie) plays a self-absorbed, spoiled student from a wealthy family whose father always sorts out her problems with money and influence.
• Chanya McClory (Yuri) plays a school girl from a humble family who manages to become part of a group of rich and popular classmates. Her life changes forever when she befriends Nanno.
• Bhumibhat Thavornsiri (K) plays a college senior who, after being subjected to a painful hazing ritual as a freshman, wants to perpetuate the cruel tradition.
• Pataravarin Timkul (Ms. A) plays a stern teacher who harbours a dark secret and disciplines students harshly by locking them up for days.
• Chutima Teepanart (Ms. B) plays a teacher who also punishes students with the same cruelty as Ms A.
• Phantira Pipityakorn (Jen) plays a teenage internet idol who presents herself on social media as kind-hearted and innocent, even though the reality is completely different.
• Ploy Sornarin (Junko) plays a frail girl in a wheelchair who finds herself the victim of constant bullying.
• Yarinda Bunnag (Ms. Wan) plays a school teacher whose devotion to her daughter masks something sinister.

Girl From Nowhere Season 2 will be exclusively available on Netflix starting May 7, 2021.

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The Gold Squad Welcomes Its New Members Angela Ken, Sam Cruz, KD Estrada, and Anji Salvacion aka The Squad Plus

From its original four members, The Gold Squad's barkada is now getting bigger and bigger as it welcomes more squadmates who are ready to conquer showbiz with their talents via The Squad Plus.

The Squad Plus boasts four artists who are passionate about music – Angela Ken is a newly minted OPM sensation, while Sam Cruz, KD Estrada, and Anji Salvacion are regularly seen performing on "ASAP Natin 'To" as part of its new breed of singers.

Here are some fun facts about the group's four fresh faces and voices:

1. Angela Ken

Eighteen-year-old singer-songwriter Angela Ken got her first taste of fame on Tiktok, where her unfinished original song "Ako Naman Muna" went viral. Soon after, she was invited by Dreamscape Entertainment to join The Squad Plus, while Star Music offered to produce the full version of her song. The track, which she describes as an anthem of self-love and self-appreciation, is now part of the soundtrack of ABS-CBN's inspirational series "Huwag Kang Mangamba" and has received over five million streams on Spotify.

With Moira dela Torre and Ben&Ben as her biggest inspirations, Angela believes her purpose is to empower and inspire the youth, especially those who are suffering from anxiety and depression, and make them feel less alone through her music.

Full name: Angela Ken Rojas
Age: 18
Birthdate: May 16, 2002
School: Josiah Christian Values High (Grade 12)
Hometown: Las Pinas and Imus, Cavite
Hobbies: Listening to music, reading fictional stories, eating
Sports: Volleyball
Talent: Singing, composing songs


2. Sam Cruz

Celebrity daughter Sam Cruz is here to prove that she's worthy of a spot in the industry amidst the expectations that her last name carries. One of the three daughters of Sunshine Cruz and Cesar Montano, Sam wants to follow in the footsteps of her mom whom she considers her greatest source of inspiration.

She is currently juggling her studies and showbiz responsibilities, including gigs on "ASAP Natin 'To." Though singing is her first love, she has also set her sights on acting and has already appeared in the iWantTFC original series "Unloving U."

Full name: Samantha Angelene Cruz Montano
Age: 18
Birthdate: August 24, 2002
School: De La Salle Santiago Zobel (Grade 10)
Hometown: Manila
Hobbies: Learning to play guitar, drawing, singing
Sports: Badminton
Talent: Singing

3. KD Estrada

KD picked up a guitar when he was 13, started lessons, and decided on becoming a guitar player, with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix as his major influences. While he has always been passionate about music, it wasn't until 2018 after he filmed himself singing that he discovered he could actually do both.

A Star Music artist, he has released self-written songs such as "Sa Puso Mo," "One of Many," and "Saves It," which is also featured in "Unloving U." While waiting for the opportunity to record a full album, KD connects with his fans through his YouTube channel and Tiktok Page where he uploads covers of his favorite songs.

Full name: Kyle Daniel Estrada
Age: 18
Birthdate: May 3, 2002
School: Meridian International (Grade 12)
Hometown: Manila
Hobbies: Playing basketball, reading, playing mobile games, songwriting
Sports: Basketball and biking
Talent: Singing, playing guitar, piano, ukulele, and bass

4. Anji Salvacion

Like many showbiz hopefuls, Anji was introduced to Filipino viewers through a talent-reality show. Only 16 at the time, Anji made quite an impression in her audition for "Idol Philippines" in 2019 that James Reid likened her voice to sunshine. You can say she has been preparing for her big moment all her life, from when she would join beauty pageants so she could gain confidence and combat her shyness.

While Anji failed to make it to "Idol's" live shows, she has since then made one of her biggest dreams come by becoming part of "ASAP's" new breed of singers and showcasing her acting skills in iWantTFC's "Unloving U," for which she recorded the song "Keeps on Coming Back." Things are definitely looking bright for this Siargao native, who is open to doing more acting projects in the future.

Full name: Angie Kristine Allen Salvacion Gorbulev
Age 18
Birthdate: September 24, 2002
School: AMA University Online Education (Grade 12)
Hometown: Burgos, Surigao Del Norte, Siargao Island
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, drawing, having fun with brothers and cousins
Sports: Volleyball and basketball
Talent: Singing, dancing, playing the guitar and ukulele

Get to know Angela, Sam, KD, and Anji by liking the videos and subscribing to The Squad Plus' YouTube channel (YouTube.com/TheSquadPlus), which regularly uploads vlogs and games featuring all the squadmates. With 2.95 million subscribers and 264.8 million views, The Squad Plus is one of ABS-CBN's most subscribed and most followed channels on the video-streaming platform.

For updates, follow @thesquadplus_ on Tiktok and Instagram.

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