Angeline Quinto Topbills 2013 Teleserye 'Kahit Konting Pagtingin'

 When Angeline Quinto won in Star Power she was given a lot of breaks by Abs-Cbn not only in the music industry, but in paper, variety shows, a Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, starred in a movie with Coco Martin in Born To Love You and even a TV stint in Princess and I as herself.

But 2013 has a lot more to offer to the country's well-loved soap opera singer! This coming January, Angeline Quino is going to topbill in her first ever telerserye titled "Kahit Konting Pagtingin". It will be a romantic comedy series starring Sam Milby, Paulo Avelino and John Lapus. Angeline Quinto will be playing the role of Aurora, a bus conductor who will meet two of her leading men during her everyday bus journey.

Kahit Konting Pagtingin is directed by Darnel Villaflor.

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New Characters to Join Hit Teen Series 'LUV U' Next Year

Brand new love teams will develop as the hit teen comedy series LUV U welcomes 2013! It looks like a love triangle has developed after Karen Reyes' character joined the cast of LUV U. While Camille (Miles Ocampo) and JB (Marco Gumabao) are facing difficulties in their relationship, Karen Reyes' character puzzles JB's feelings more toward her and Camille.

The relationship of  Whitney and Rocky is also on the boat until they discovers something that will put their relationship to a test. The year 2013 will also feature a lot more characters that'll make your every Sunday afternoon really hilarious!

Luv U is starring Miles Ocampo, Angeli Gonzales, Kiray Celis, CJ Navato, Igi Boy Flores and Marco Gumabao.

Catch the year-ender episode of  “LUV U” this Sunday (December 30) after “ASAP 2012” on ABS-CBN.

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Enchong Dee Hot N' Surfing in Metro Magazine Cover

Actor Enchong Dee is on the cover of Metro Magazines' January 2013 issue. It looks like Metro is pulling the Summer season as early as January by featuring Enchong Dee on his sexiest magazine cover.

From Enchong's sexy figure it is evident that he really did take his character in The Strangers seriously. One of the films' requirement for the Dolfo character is for the actor to look fit and sexy (and dirty if we may add) in The Strangers.

The Strangers is still showing ranking 5th in the box office tally of the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Sisterakas Grosses P95.7-M in 3 Days!

Sisterakas is indeed on top of the box office tally for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2012 with a whopping P95.7 million on its third day of screening. Sisterakas is about an unforgiving brother Totoy Bernice (Vice Ganda) who became the lord of the apparels industry and later on brought misery to his hardworking half-sister Detty (Ai ai delas Alas) while his archenemy Roselle plots an evil plan.

Sisterakas is actually quite of a game changer in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival. However, we could sense that this might become the start of another 'sister-ish' franchise from the director of critically bashed yet phenomenal box office hit Praybeyt Benjamin and the Tanging Ina franchise.

Here is the unofficial 3rd day box-office report for MMFF 2012:

1.  Sisterakas – P95.7-million 
2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at Si Ako – P58.8-million 
3. One More Try – P40.9-million
4.  Shake Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion – P31.7-million
5.  The Strangers – P27.6-million
6. Sosy Problems – P21.5-million 
7.  El Presidente – P8.8 million 
8.  Thy Womb – P6.3- million 

Source: MMDA

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MMFF 2012 Box Office Results First Day!

 Only four entries have announced how much they grossed during the opening of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Star Cinema was first to claim and announce that they are leading in the box office race with Sisterakas, a comedy film starring Vice Ganda, Ai Ai delas Alas and Kris Aquino.

Second place goes to Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako which was P10-million short compared to Sisterakas P40.7-Million box office gross. It is then followed by Ruel S. Bayani's One More Try at 3rd place with P13.6 Million in a story that features Angelica Panganiban and Angel Locsin. Lastly, Regal Films' Fourteenth Shake Rattle and Roll Film grossed P10.5-Million at the box office.

Check out the tentative list of MMFF 2012 Box Office Results!

1. Sisterakas - P39.2 million

(Star Cinema and Viva Films)

2. Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si AKO - P29.5 million

(Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions, Imus Productions, APT Entertainment and GMA Films)

3. One More Try - P13.6 million

(Star Cinema)

4. Shake Rattle and Roll 14 (The Invasion) - P10.5 million

(Regal Films)

5. The Strangers - (no official box office reports yet)

(Quantum Films, MJM Productions, and Star Cinema)

6. El Presidente - (no official box office reports yet)

(Scenema Concept International and Solar Entertainment)

7. Sosy Problems - (no official box office reports yet)

(GMA Films)

8. Thy Womb - (no official box office reports yet)

(Centerstage Productions)

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Chinese Zodiac Movie to Be Distributed by Star Cinema

One of the most highly anticipated asian movies next year is Jackie Chan's Chinese Zodiac movie which isn't even a Hollywood production but almost literally a Jackie Chan production because Chan, himself, written, directed and produced the film.

Synopsis: Globe-trotting soldier-of-fortune JC is hired by shady antiques dealers to track down six missing bronze animal-heads by any means necessary. The six bronzes originally formed part of a set of twelve, representing the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, forming part of a fountain in the old Summer Palace outside Beijing; they were looted and dispersed when Anglo-French armies sacked the Summer Palace in 1860. JC and his crack team of assistants first head to France, where two of the bronzes are believed to be held in a private collection. The operation to ‘liberate’ the bronzes from a heavily guarded Chateau brings JC into an uneasy alliance with Coco, a Chinese student in Paris, who is active in a global movement which campaigns for stolen cultural treasures to be returned to their homelands. Along the way, JC makes an enemy-for-life of Pierre, the chief of staff at the Chateau Marceau, and an unexpected friend of Katherine, a bankrupted aristocrat whose home contains another of the missing bronzes. The trail next leads JC and his team, now including Coco and Katherine, to a forgotten tropical island in the South Seas, where two missing animal heads are found in a beached wreck. A multi-national band of pirates moves to block the team’s getaway, but JC’s skill and resourcefulness wins the day. Back home, JC is stunned to learn that his employers already had the sixth missing bronze all along, and he sets out to teach them a lesson for tricking him. Meanwhile the protest movement has persuaded buyers to shun auctions of stolen national treasures, and the shady dealers are threatening to destroy the sixth bronze in public. Will JC’s conscience – and his sense of Chinese national pride – kick in to push him to save the last bronze from destruction?

Chinese Zodiac also stars Oliver Platt, Laura Weissbecker, and Korean heartthrob Kwon Sang-woo. This year Star Cinema distributed the Thai film 'ATM' as well as some local indie films like 'Biktima' and 'Bwakaw' and next year will be Chinese Zodiac.

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New Primetime Bida Series 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw' Trailer Released!

One of the biggest show to hit primetime bida is the newest drama series 'Kailangan Koy Ikaw' with Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis and Robin Padilla starring. Directed by Malu Sevilla and Bb. Joyce Bernal, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is actually a tale between two sisters who fell in love with one man. Based on the teasers Daniel Padilla will have a special guest appearance in the first few episodes and probably in flashbacks later on as he will portray the young character of Bogs (Robin).



Based on initial reactions from social networks this drama series will become a top contender in Philippine Tv ratings. Don't miss this one of a kind teleserye! Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw will premiere on January 21, 2013 (Monday).

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Dingdong Dantes Feels Nostalgic About Second Star Cinema Movie

Award-winning actor and "One More Try" lead star Dingdong Dantes did not expect but was truly delighted when he received a second movie offer from Star Cinema, especially that it is another entry to the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

"Fresh from 'Segunda Mano' sinabihan na agad ako na I'm gonna do another project with Star Cinema. Hindi ko naman ini-expect it's for MMFF again kaya parang nostalgic 'yung experience," narrated Dingdong. "

 

Star Cinema gave me a very good experience sa first project ko with them kaya nung nalaman ko na may isa pa, syempre natuwa ako and I was looking forward sa new memories na mabi-build ko doing 'One More Try' na true enough naman ay isa namang pelikulang talagang hinding-hindi ko malilimutan."

Under the direction of award-winning director Ruel S. Bayani, "One More Try" features a modern family drama about a mother's immeasurable love to her son who is dying. In the story, Dingdong will play the character of Edward, a dedicated husband to Jacq (Angelica Panganiban), whose courage and character will be tested when her old friend Grace (Angel Locsin) re-enters his life with their son who is desperately in need of his father's help.

According to Dingdong, aside from the unique beauty of the plot of "One More Try," he immediately accepted offer because of the top caliber actors who are part of it, including former Kapuso star Angel.

"First time ko nakasama si Angel. Kasi kahit na noong nasa GMA pa siya, hindi kami nagkaron ng pagkakataon na magkatrabaho. And although si Angelica nakasama ko na sa 'Segunda Mano' at si Zanjoe (Marudo) sa 'Kimmy Dora,' first time namin magsama-samang apat sa iisang pelikula," said Dingdong who revealed that he learned so much while doing the film. 

 

"Everyday I learn so many things from different people--kung papano sila sa set, kung gaano ka sila kaprofessional towards their work, how much they love their work, and how to make an awesome product while you’re having fun."

Dingdong is also proud of the extraordinary and courageous plot of "One More Try." He said, "Kung gaano siya kabilis mag-evolve as a story, ganoon din siguro kabilis ang magiging impact niya sa audience. Dahil sa pagkakaron ng isang bata eventually it turned out to be more of a family drama film than an adult type of movie na alam naman natin na karamihan nang pinalabas this year ay may ganoong tema."

"Natutunan ko na minsan kasi may mga choices ka na gagawin na maaaring hindi tama sa nakararami pero para sa 'yo morally and spiritually ay para sa ikabubuti ng taong mahal mo," said the actor. "In the film, they will realize na beyond the conflicts of relationships, ultimately ay uuwi ka pa rin sa family mo which is perfect para sa isang film festival dahil panahon ang Pasko kung kelan nagsasama-sama ang mga pamilya."

Aside from the first team-up of Angel, Angelica, Zanjoe and Dingdong, also featured in “One More Try” are Carmina Villaroel, Agot Isidro, Edward Mendez, and Ms. Gina Pareño.

Experience love that makes you do the impossible and accept the unacceptable, don't miss "One More Try," which will be shown on cinemas nationwide starting December 25.

For more information and latest updates about "One More Try," simply visitwww.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Upcoming New Abs-Cbn Programs for 2013

ABS-CBN announced their 11 upcoming and new programs for the first quarter of 2013 during the Thanksgiving Trade Party for Advertisers. The line-up of shows highlights Kris Aquino and Anne Curtis return to Primetime Bida for 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw' and the birth of a new Filipino superhero 'Juan Dela Cruz'.

Here are ABS-CBN's upcoming new programs for the first quarter of 2013:

Primetime Bida:
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw - Anne Curtis, Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla
Apoy Sa Dagat - Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo and Angel Aquino
May Isang Pangarap - Vina Morales, Carmina Villaroel and two new singing child stars
Juan dela Cruz - Coco Martin, Erich Gonzales, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Albert Martinez

Kapamilya Gold:
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay - Ejay Falcon, Arjo Atayde and Jed Montero
MMK Classics - past episodes of Asia's longest-running drama anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya

Game/Reality/Musical/Variety
Minute to Win It - hosted Luis Manzano
Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 - hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford

Asianovelas:

You're Still The One - Shin Eun Kyung, Kim Seung Soo, Wang Bit Na, Song Jae Hee
A Thousand Days' Promise - Soo Ae, Kim Rae Won, Jung Yoo Mi, Lee Sang Woo, Park Yoohwan
Rooftop Prince - Park Yoochun, Han Ji Min, Jung Yoo Mi, Lee Tae Sung

Check out the video 

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Ms. USA Olivia Culpo Crowned Miss Universe 2012

The highly coveted title 'Miss Universe 2012' was given to Ms. USA, Olivia Culpo, in the recently concluded Miss Universe 2012 Pageant and Christmas-themed coronation night on December 19, 2012, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.



Here's the complete results!

MISS UNIVERSE 2012:
USA, Olivia Culpo

1ST RUNNER UP:
Philippines, Janine Tugonon

2ND RUNNER UP:
Venezuela, Irene Esser

3RD RUNNER UP:
Australia, Renae Ayris

4TH RUNNER UP:
Brazil, Gabriela Markus

TOP 10
France, Marie Payet
Hungary, Agnes Konkoly
Mexico, Karina González
Russia, Elizabeth Golovanova
South Africa, Melinda Bam

TOP 16
Croatia, Elizabeta Burg
Kosovo, Diana Avdiu
India, Shilpa Singh
Peru, Nicole Faverón
Poland, Marcelina Zawadzka
Turkey, Çağıl Özge Özkul

SPECIAL AWARDS

Miss Congeniality:
Guatemala, Laura Godoy

Miss Photogenic:
Kosovo, Diana Avdiu

Best in National Costume:
1st – China
2nd – Mexico
3rd – Netherlands

JUDGES
Nigel Barker
Diego Boneta
Scott Disick
Brad Goreski
Masaharu Morimoto
Ximena Navarrete
Pablo Sandoval
Lisa Vanderpump
Kerri Walsh Jennings
Claudia Jordan

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The Hobbit Grosses P55-M in Philippines Weekend Box Office

Box Office time! Middle earthlings called Hobbits are naturally small creatures but they manage to top on nearly every country's weekend box office. Here in the Philippines, the epic adventure spearheaded by Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) grossed a total of P55 million during its opening weekend.

The movie produced by New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) was screened on more than 300 theaters including six IMAX.  Shot in 3D and was released in HFR 3D on selected theaters the movie received lukewarm reviews from critics while most of the general audience says its a wonderful Christmas treat.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey stars MArtin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, and the franchise's icon Andy Serkis as Gollum.

The Hobbit is now showing!

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Ella Cruz Reveals Fantaserye 'Aryana' is her Biggest Gift!

“I will never forget how ‘Aryana’ changed my life. It is the highlight of my 2012,” said the Kapamilya tween star Ella Cruz when asked about the biggest gift she received this year. “I’m very thankful to ABS-CBN for everything that happened to my life and my career this year.” She continued.

“All I want this Christmas is time to bond with my family. It may be simple, but it would really make me very happy.”

That is the only and other special reward she could give to herself and to her family because of her super busy schedule. This is indeed a busy year for Ella Cruz! Aside from her teenage mermaid tv series, Ella Cruz is also set to grace in the big screen with her MMFF 2012 Entry "Shake Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion".


Don’t miss “Aryana,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol.”

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INFINITE’s Kim Sung Kyu (김성규) Self Interview!

The KPop industry is either full of hit makers, cutesy boy groups or in the lack of better word and at the same time in the spirit of Christmas *drum rolls* crazy guys! And Infinite's Sunggyu (Sung Kyu) might be losing it. Oh just kidding! This just shows that behind the glitz, glamour and bright studio lights of the K Industry, artists like Sunggyu knows how to have some fun!

So here's a creative video of Kim Sung Kyu ( 김성규 ) interviewing himself. Yes! I wouldn't mind saying he is nuts for nothing. Anyway, enough with the commentaries and enjoy an awkward, but funny conversation between two Sung Kyu by LOEN TV!

Check it out!

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Eddie Garcia Bags Best Actor Award at Asia Pacific Film Festival 2012

Actor Eddie Garcia won the Best Actor trophy at the 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival 2012 for portraying the moody gay man Rene with a sickly dog named 'Bwakaw'.

The veteran actor personally accepted the award and received a standing ovation during the awards night held on December 15 at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Macau, China.

 
Jun Lana's Bwakaw is indeed a crowd favorite for being humorous despite its poignant plot which involves a cancer-stricken dog and an old gay man who came out of the closet too late. And because of that and a whole lot more, this little film from the Philippines is making rounds and receiving applauds on film festivals abroad. In fact, it's quite of a contender in Oscar's best foreign film.

Congrats Manoy!

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Channing Tatum's Wife Jenna Dewan Pregnant!

Excerpts: People
Image Credits: People.com

It looks like girls from all over the world needs to take another step backwards from going so crazy about Channing Tatum after his marriage in 2009. An event that broke the hearts of millions of female (alright, alright!) and not-so-straight fans!

This 2012, his desire of starting a family of his own is coming true with the confirmation of Jenna Dewan's pregancy! Indeed, Channing Tatum's wife is pregnant. As some girls would say it, the American Horror Story: Asylum star Jenna Dewan is definitely one of the luckiest girl alive!

Well that title seems so apt when you're married to People's Sexiest Man Alive. And during an interview with the magazine, The Magic Mike said. . .

"I’m ready; I think she’s ready.[...]The first number that pops into my head is three.' But I just want one to be healthy and then we’ll see where we go after that.[...]It’s really easy for us guys to say, "I want like 15 kids." Jenna will be like, "Well you better get another wife!"

 What can you say about this breaking pregnancy news? :-)

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Psy's Gangnam Style Concert in Manila Moved to February 2013

Youtube Sensation Psy who popularized 'Gangnam Style' to nearly every country (who has access to music files and internet of course) was supposed to perform Gangnam in Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena this Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Unfortunately, Psy's highly anticipated concert was postponed by the organizers due to logistical issues.

Korean Pop Sensation PSY. 
- Image Credits: Associated Press

Here's their official statement from the organizers - That's Ntertainment Productions, Music Management International, and Ovation Productions:

“The organizers of the Gangnam Style event on December 20, 2012 at MOA Arena have collectively agreed to postpone the event to February 2013 due to logistical issues. Psy remains extremely excited about visiting the Philippines and looks forward to performing for his fans in early 2013.”

If it were to happen, Psy would have been joined by Filipino artists Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Pokwang, Chokoleit, Pooh, K Brosas, Ate Gay, and Ai-Ai delas Alas.

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Sosy Problems Movie

GMA Films sossy comedy entry 'Sosy Problems' is a quite a welcome change to the staples of Metro Manila Film Festival. Starring GMA Networks 'IT-girls' Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King and Rhian Ramos, Sosy Problems promises to be a funny struggle between four rich and famous girls who joins forces to stop the owners of an exclusive club to build a 'Yaya Mall', as the four sosy girls refer in conyo language.

Adding glamour to the movie are Kapuso hunks Aljur Abrenica as Benjo, Mikael Daez as Santi, Alden Richards as Iñigo, classy character actress Cherie Gil as Martina, Mylene Dizon as Bernice, Mikey Bustos as Denmark, Tim Yap as Jamie Yap, Agot Isidro as Glory, Maritoni Fernandez as Dada, Johnny Revilla as Gabriel, Ricky Davao as Sebastian, Nova Villa as Lola Patria, Barbie Forteza as Becca, Kristoffer Martin as Israel with the special participation of Ruffa Gutierrez as Luca.

The geniuses behind the fabulous creations and designer pieces that the girls are wearing are Preview Fashion Editor Daryl Chang and stylist Andrei Chang. As the Sosy girls put it, “They are not just fashion editors. They’re artists who can translate the emotions and personalities into the clothes.” Sosy Problems is under the direction of Andoy Ranay.

 Are you ready for GMA Films' fabulous movie offering this Christmas? :-)

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Cristine Reyes Hopes to Swallow Darna's Stone!

Speculations are still on to celebrities being eyed to don the highly coveted Darna costume but among them, Cristine Reyes, expressed her interest during an interview. The 23 years old actress said

"Well kung ako nga ang susunod ay pagtatrabahuan ko 'yan ng maayos,". She stressed out though that as of now she received no offer to play the popular Filipino Superhero character. "Haka-haka lang din po," she said.

Rumors circling around about Abs-Cbn's Darna says two versions of Darna will get released next year. A Tv Adaptation, where Angel Locsin said she's ready to take the role if given the chance and a movie adaptation of which Darna role is up for grabs. With Darna projects commencing next year, hopefully, two different actress will get to play Darna.

It would be awesome if they could link the two Darna projects though!

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Youtube's Year-End Video 'Rewind YouTube Style 2012'

YouTube released today their year-end video ‘Rewind YouTube Style 2012′ featuring Psy’s “Gangnam Style”. The music video mash-up also features Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' and stars Psy, Annoying Orange, and other Youtube stars.

Check out Rewind YouTube Style!

It looks like Youtube is not only making history by coming up with a trendy year-end video in commemoration to Psy's achievement for the most watched music video but this might eventually become a yearly tradition to everyone in the world.

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Vice Ganda Parodies Charo Santos-Concio in Liwanag Ng Pasko

A viral video of Vice Ganda poking fun at the President of Abs-Cbn,Charo Santos-Concio, by telling a funny story the way Ms. Charo Santos does it in MMK. This happened during the recent  “Liwanag ng Pasko: ABS-CBN Christmas Special” concert at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

Aside from ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, Vice Ganda also made fun of his Showtime co-host Kuya Kim Atienza and the mother of Manny Pacquiao, Mommy Dionisia.

The second part of the star-studded celebration “Liwanag ng Pasko: ABS-CBN Christmas Special” will air tonight at 9:30pm on ABS-CBN.

Check out the video here!

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