Toni Gonzaga Turns Into a Man in ‘Wansapanataym’

Toni Gonzaga’s “Wansapanataym” special has been a consistent top-rater since it began two weeks ago.

Its first two episodes both made it to top 3 of Kantar Media’s overall top programs nationwide. Based on the latest data, “Wansapanataym presents Hannah Panahon” garnered a national TV rating of 22.3% compared to its rival program “Spooky Nights Presents Premonisyon” of GMA which only got 13.2%.

Meanwhile, this Saturday (March 24), in the episode titled ‘Amanda’s Da Man,’ Toni portrays the role of Amanda, the cursed ‘woman version’ of a womanizer named Adam (Rayver Cruz). As Amanda, will Adam finally learn to value and respect women?

Together with Toni and Rayver in the episode are Jewel Mische, Marina Benipayo, Veyda Innoval, Charles Christianson, Fred Payawan, Helga Krapf, and Auriette Divina. It is written by Noreen Capili and directed by Malu Sevilla.

Don’t miss Toni’s third week in the month-long special of “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For more updates log-on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://www.facebook.com/Wansapanataym.tv.

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Julia Montes and Coco Martin Still Reign as Queen and King of Primetime

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 16 to 19, 2012 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

March 16, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 10.4%
2. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) - 7.1%
3. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) - 6.7%
4. Broken Vow (GMA-7) - 6.5%
5. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) - 5.8%
6. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) - 4.8%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: Puwera Biro Mahal Kita D' Beachboys (GMA-7) - 4.3%
8. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) / Mojacko! (GMA-7) - 3.8%
9. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 3.7%
10. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
2. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
3. Dongyi (GMA-7) / Legacy (GMA-7) - 12.5%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) - 12.3%
5. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
6. My Beloved (GMA-7) - 11.4%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.4%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%
9. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 7.7%

March 17, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.7%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Working Girls (GMA-7) - 6.2%
3. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) - 5.2%
4. Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 5%
5. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 4.9%
6. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 4.7%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 4.3%
8. It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%
9. Maynila (GMA-7) - 4.1%
10. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Miss You Like Crazy (ABS-CBN) - 3.8%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 12.4%
2. MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
3. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 9.6%
4. Wansapanataym: Hannah Panahon (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%
5. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%
6. Spooky Nights Presents Premonisyon (GMA-7) - 7.7%
7. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) - 5.9%
8. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) - 5.6%
9. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
10. Just For Laughs Gags (GMA-7) - 4.9%

March 18, Sunday

Daytime:
1. Laban ng Lahi: Giyera sa Argentina (GMA-7) - 7%
2. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 6.1%
3. Kapuso Movie Festival: My Bestfriend's Girlfriend (GMA-7) - 6%
4. Sunday Sineplex: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (TV5) - 4.9%
5. Tom & Jerry Kids (GMA-7) /Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) - 4.7%
6. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) - 4.4%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 4.2%
8. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 4.1%
9. AHA! (GMA-7) - 3.6%
10. Jewelpet (GMA-7) - 3.5%

Primetime:
1. Ibilib: The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) - 11.9%
2. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 11.1%
3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 10.9%
4. SNBO Double Treat: Miss Congeniality 2 (GMA-7) - 8.7%
5. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) - 7.8%
6. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 7.5%
7. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 7.3%
8. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 6%
10. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%

March 19, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 9.7%
2. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) - 6.4%
3. Broken Vow (GMA-7) - 6.2%
4. Chef Boy Lagro Kusina Master (GMA-7) / Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) - 5.7%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival: Strebel Gestapo ng Manila (GMA-7) / It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) - 4.8%
6. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Knock Out (GMA-7) - 4%
7. Mojacko! (GMA-7) / Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 3.7%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) - 3.5%
9. Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (ABS-CBN) - 3.4%
10. It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 3.3%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
2. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
3. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) - 12.1%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / My Beloved (GMA-7) - 11.9%
6. Legacy (GMA-7) - 11.7%
7. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%
8. Dongyi (GMA-7) - 9.6%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) - 6%


Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 16 to 18, 2012 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):

March 16, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 26.2%
2. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) - 17.6%
3. Broken Vow (GMA-7) - 16.9%
4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) - 15.9%
5. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) - 14.5%
6. It Started With A Kiss (GMA-7) - 12.1%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: D' Beachboys (GMA-7) - 11.5%
8. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 10.2%
9. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 10.1%
10. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) - 9.8%

Primetime:
1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 26.9%
2. Legacy (GMA-7) / Dongyi (GMA-7) - 24.9%
3. Dahil Sa Pag-ibog (ABS-CBN) - 24.8%
4. Biritera (GMA-7) - 23.9%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.1%
6. My Beloved (GMA-7) - 22.5%
7. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
9. TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 16.9%

March 17, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 31.8%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Working Girls (GMA-7) - 14%
3. Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 11.5%
4. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 11.4%
5. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) - 11.3%
6. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 10.6%
7. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 9.8%
8. Maynila (GMA-7) - 9.5%
9. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Miss You Like Crazy (ABS-CBN) - 9.4%
10. Jewelpet (GMA-7) - 8.9%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 23.8%
2. MMK 20 Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 19%
3. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 18.8%
4. Wansapanataym: Hannah Panahon (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
5. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) - 16%
6. Spooky Nights Presents Premonisyon (GMA-7) - 14.4%
7. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) / Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) - 12.7%
8. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) - 11.1%
10. Just For Laughs Gags (GMA-7) - 10.4%

March 18, Sunday

Daytime:
1. Laban ng Lahi: Giyera Sa Argentina (GMA-7) - 16.3%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ang Panday (GMA-7) - 14.3%
3. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 12.9%
4. Sunday Sineplex: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (TV5) - 10.2%
5. Tom and Jerry Kids (GMA-7) - 10.1%
6. ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 10%
7. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) - 9.5%
8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 9%
9. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 8.9%
10. AHA! (GMA-7) - 8.3%

Primetime:
1. Ibilib: The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) - 21.5%
2. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 21.1%
3. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 20.5%
4. SNBO Double Treat: Miss Congeniality 2 (GMA-7) - 17.7%
5. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
6. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 15.6%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
8. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 13.9%
10. SNBO Double Treat: Royal Warriors (GMA-7) - 11.6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

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Pepito Manaloto Bids Farewell this Sunday

Pepito Manaloto Bids Farewell this Sunday

The first-ever reality sitcom and one of GMA 7’s consistent top raters, Pepito Manaloto, ends its wonderful journey this Sunday.

After dominating the Sunday Primetime for 2 years, the program will air its last episode on March 25, 2012.

Pepito Manaloto has indeed surpassed its objective in providing good values and touching the hearts of every viewer with its unique story telling and well-crafted episodes.

This Sunday, Pepito Manaloto (Michael V.) faces a bigger challenge in his family life. Due to the numerous businesses that he owns, Pepito won’t have enough time to spend with his family. It will be the root of the misunderstandings between Pepito and Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) which will put their marriage into a test. The couple will decide to live separately in order to give space and ponder on the family problem that they’re facing.

Will their undying love for each other solve the crisis in their family? What will happen to their children Chito (Jake Vargas) and Clarissa (Angel Satsumi)? What will happen to the life of a famous billionaire Pepito Manaloto?

Under the helmed of director Bert de Leon, this multi-awarded reality-sitcom tells the almost true-to-life story of a man who dreams to provide a good future for his family. Don’t miss the finale episode of Pepito Manaloto on March 25, 2012 after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA 7.

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Junjun Quintana Takes Lead Role in CBN Asia Holy Week TV Special

Junjun Quintana Takes Lead Role in CBN Asia Holy Week TV Special

This coming Holy Week, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Asia presents three new and exciting true to life stories in “Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat na Yugto” which airs on GMA 7 from April 5-7.

This year’s Holy Week Special is a fusion of talents, starring veteran actors Bembol Roco, Amy Austria and Mike Lloren with fresh and young potentials such as indie film actors Junjun Quintana, who plays the lead role in the GAPOS episode and Sonjia Calit.

Junjun plays the life of Elmer Anibigno, a policeman who eventually became a leader of notorious syndicate Bulate Gang during the 70s. Despite being a “first timer” in the TV/showbiz industry, Junjun’s professional acting skills are already quite commendable and noticeable.

The 25-year old actor recalls his humble beginnings in the theater. “I started doing indie films before. I also have training and background in theater, so ‘eto nabigyan ako ng project na ito and hopefully through this makapenetrate po ito sa mga networks at mabigyan po ng iba pang projects. Yun po talaga ang gusto kong mangyari sa career ko po,” says Junjun.

He adds, “Masasabi ko po na malaking break ito, considering na lead role po ang ibinigay sakin. Kaya nagpapasalamat po ako sa aking manager at binigay nya po sa akin ang project na ito at pati sa CBN Asia for letting me play Elmer’s story.”

In GAPOS, Junjun portrays the complicated life of Elmer Anibigno. With the heavy drama and actions scenes that he did, it was evident that Junjun worked hard on internalizing his role. Junjun admitted that the role was a tough challenge, but nevertheless, a challenge that he wanted to finish with excellence.

“Sa totoo lang po, nabigla din po ako. Halos lahat po ng scenes ko ay challenging. Kasi first time ko po umarte ng talagang sobra. Nakapa-dramatic po ng mga eksena at nakarelate din naman po ako. Lahat po mahirap, pero sas tulong po ng Diyos, sa tulong po ng mga tao sa paligid ko, ginagabayan po nila ako para magampanan ko po ng mabuti ang storyang ito,” admits Junjun.

Catch Junjun together with Bembol Roco and Sonjia Calit in GAPOS, a Good Friday offering of CBN Asia’s Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat na Yugto, April 6, 5:00 p.m. on GMA 7.

TANIKALA: ANG IKAAPAT NA YUGTO is the Holy Week special of CBN Asia, the producer of weeknight inspirational TV program The 700 Club Asia. “LIKE” its official Facebook Fanpage www.facebook.com/tanikala4 for regular updates on Tanikala.

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Richard Gutierrez Stars in Upcoming GMA-7 Primetime Teleserye ‘Rancho Paradiso’

Richard Gutierrez Stars in Upcoming GMA-7 Primetime Teleserye ‘Rancho Paradiso’

Richard Gutierrez returns to acting mode after hosting Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown.

According to reports, the Kapuso top actor is set to star in the upcoming primetime teleserye “Rancho Paradiso” to be directed by award-winning actor Ricky Davao.

Richard’s leading lady in the upcoming teleserye is Kokak star and StarStruck V Ultimate Female Survivor Sarah Lahbati.

In an interview by the entertainment press, Lahbati admitted that she admires Gutierrez and she’s been longing to work with the Kapuso top leading man.

Other cast-members in the said teleserye are Gloria Romero, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad, and Carla Abellana.

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‘Us Girls’ Honors Female Icons KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin and Anne Curtis

‘Us Girls’ Honors Female Icons KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin and Anne Curtis

“Us Girls” will pay tribute to its Icons of the Year KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, and Anne Curtis in a special women empowerment episode tomorrow (March 22) on Studio 23.

The premier lifestyle magazine show will explore the Kapamilya stars’ road to success and their outstanding accomplishments and influence in showbiz and fashion that earned them the prestigious accolade at the program’s annual August Awards, which honor the local industry’s most influential personalities in fashion, entertainment, and beauty.

Know how the three ladies manage to juggle their fame and responsibility as role models to their fans and their charitable efforts, one of the criteria for their recognitions as Icon of the Year.

Hosts Iya Villania, Angel Aquino, and Chesca Garcia-Kramer will also look back on the exciting challenges during their stint as salon attendant, waitress, and shoemaker when they traded places with some of our Kabarkadas. As special treat to all women, the fab trio will also run down cool and practical summer to-do’s and bonus beauty tips for the hot season.

All these and more in the special women empowerment episode of “Us Girls” tomorrow (March 22) on Studio 23 at 9:30 p.m. or watch it anytime on www.studio23.tv. 

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‘E-Boy’ Wins National TV Ratings

‘E-Boy’ Wins National TV Ratings

ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida family drama series “E-Boy” continues to soar high in the national TV ratings as it keeps TV viewers hooked with the exciting adventures of its lead character E-boy played by Bugoy Cariño.

According to the latest data from Kantar Media, “E-Boy” reigned not only on its timeslot but also ranked second in the list of overall top programs nationwide after “Walang Hanggan.” It garnered a national TV rating of 29.1% as compared to the 18.6% of rival program “Biritera” from GMA.

Meanwhile, now that E-Boy has started to feel like a real human being, will he finally be acknowledged by his best friend Miyo (Deydey Amansec) as his real brother? How will the new child robot affect the lives of E-Boy and the people close to him?

Don’t miss the cute adventures of ‘Bida Best Kids’ E-Boy and Miyo in “E-Boy” weeknights after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Dennis Trillo is Bagwis in the Comedy Movie ‘Boy Pick-up’

Dennis Trillo is Bagwis in the Comedy Movie ‘Boy Pick-up’

Dennis Trillo is set to play "Bagwis" the antagonist in the movie adaptation of Bubble Gang's hit segment "Boy Pick-up".

“Boy Pick-Up” is actually a spin-off of the character played by Ogie Alcasid in the longest-running gag show on TV - “Bubble Gang.”

The popularity of the said segment and Ogie's characted made GMA Films decide to produce a movie version with an accompanying soundtrack under GMA Records.

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Coco Martin is Marian Rivera's Leading Man in Her Next Project

Coco Martin is Marian Rivera's Leading Man in Her Next Project

Coco Martin and Marian Rivera will soon do a movie together under Regal Entertainment.

The two big stars from rival network having a rival primetime program (Coco‘s “Walang Hanggan” is on the same timeslot as Marian‘s “My Beloved”) are set to collaborate in one special movie to be directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes.

The said movie will  be released within the year.

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Piolo Pascual Fans vs Sharon Cuneta on Twitter

Piolo Pascual Fans vs Sharon Cuneta on Twitter

Sharon Cuneta announces she will temporarily leaves tweeting after a suspected Piolo Pascual fans continuously bashing her on the microblogging site Twitter.

After a Twitter follower suggested to the Megastar that her bashers could be fans of Pascual, the actress replied that she agreed with the comment.

“Kung hindi Kapamilya die-hard, maka-Piolo lang. Wala namang galit sa amin na ibang tao,” Sharon said in her reply to her follower “Miles Away.”

Over the weekend, Sharon had been very busy replying to her bashers’ tirades against her and eldest daughter KC Concepcion, Piolo’s ex-girlfriend.

Aside from the negative comments about KC’s controversial break-up with Piolo, Sharon was apparently ticked off by accusations that she and her daughter are “abortionists.”

“Akusahan kayo ng anak mong abortionista tapos huwag ko patulan? Ano hahayaan ko pang ikalat nila? Sobra mga ‘yan. Mga bastos at walang modo. Dudumi ng bibig at pagkatao. Gawain siguro nila,” Sharon tweeted.

In her series of tweets, however, Sharon appeared to be nearing her breaking point.

“Since you won't stop bashing me and my daughter and it's all the same to you -- maybe it's time I talk and tell the whole REAL story. Okay? Tutal pareho lang eh. Tahimik kami bash kayo ng bash. Eh di kami naman kaya!" she said, obviously addressing Piolo’s fans.

“KC never did anything to hurt him. He hurt her. And yes, we KNOW his fans are bashing her. We never start, we just react. Be careful. Nananahimik pa kami sa lagay na yan. Tama na kasi we should all just move on,” she said in another tweet.

In another tweet, referring to Piolo, Sharon said: “He can't say anything about KC [because] he has nothing he can say. He's a ‘gentleman’ for his image, not necessarily [because] he doesn't want to hurt anybody. Let's be honest and fair here. If no one bashes us, we couldn't care less about his life [because] we've moved on. Kawawa naman ang anak ko. ‘Di nga nagsasalita si Piolo, but his army of bashers do all the dirty work for him. We're not bad people. But neither are we stupid."

An obviously exasperated Megastar said she’s taking a break from Twitter.

In her last tweet on March 19, she said: “Kahit ano pa ang sabihin nilang mga masasama, pag namatay ako bukas, at least mamamatay akong alam kong may mga natulungan ako at nabagong buhay ng ni walang nakakaalam kung sino o gaano katagal na o ano man yun. Sila? Wala pang nagagawa sa sarili sa kapwa pa? Tapos bababuyin kami ng anak ko ng para kaming walang kwentang mga tao? Maawa naman sila sa amin.

“And I'm sorry. Hindi ako PLASTIC. Pag masaya ako masaya ako. Pag sinabi kong mahal ko mahal ko. Pag ayaw ko ayaw ko. At pag galit ako galit ako.

“Isang iyak lang ito. Hintayin nyo pagbawi ng strength ko at ganyan ako ever since. I love you Sharonians. Maraming salamat sa inyo,” she said.

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