Are you Ready for ‘My Little Juan’

When Juan Dela Cruz premiered on Philippine television Coco Martin was not to be found. Of course, the story has to start from his birth which came with epic animated history of the 'Bakal na Krus', his parents romance and the back story of the villains. Later on its first week run, Izzy Canillo entered the picture with a fresh, witty and adorable performance as the little Juan.

As a little Juan, he's been doing a lot of unintended mischief around town and the people just fall in love with the little kiddo even to the point of not wanting Coco Martin to enter the picture just yet. But of course, the story has to progress but fortunately, Abs-Cbn is bringing back Izzy Canillo in My Little Juan.

“My Little Juan” features the story of Juan’s whole childhood and his exciting adventures with Fr. Cito (Jaime Fabregas) before he became a full-fledged superhero. It is directed by Darnel Villaflor.

Don’t miss the grand premiere of “My Little Juan,” on Monday, 2:45pm, after “It’s Showtime” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

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Coco Martin Bags Youth Role Model of the Year Award

Coco Martin is far from his dark and sexy roots in indie cinema as he has become a mainstream actor.  And the Juan Dela Cruz lead star has been awarded more and more recognitions in the bright and glamorous world of mainstream entertainment. Just recently, Coco Martin won the Youth Role Model of the Year award from  Familya Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina for the 93rd Las Familias Unidars,'Most Outstanding Personality in Philippine Television' from the 1st EdukCircle MOPiP TV Awards, and Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program’ from the Golden Screen TV Awards 2012 for his remarkable performance in the ‘Kamao’ episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

Like Coco, his top-rating superhero drama series is also getting lots of love from the audience as it scored a very high and competitive national tv rating. According to the latest Kantar Media Rating, Juan Dela Cruz garnered 36.1% national tv ratings compared to its rival program India by GMA-7 which only got 22.1%. Meanwhile, “Juan dela Cruz” will surely keep its avid viewers glued on their TV screens as the ‘bakal na krus’ slowly changes Juan’s life.

Is Juan ready to accept the responsibilities as the cross’ protector? How will the mysterious character of Julian (Eddie Garcia) affect Juan’s mission?Don’t miss the exciting adventures of Philippine television’s newest superhero “Juan dela Cruz” weeknights after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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Juan Dela Cruz, MMK and PGT4 Tops Ratings!

The past few days have been really laze-inducing but when Kantar Media releases their National TV ratings there's a sudden gush that makes us want to compare the results and in the National TV ratings from Feb. 22 to 24, 2013 we learned that Juan Dela Cruz is keeping its top spot. It is then followed by five other Abs-Cbn programs like Ina Kapatid Anak and Be Careful with My Heart. Also, Apoy Sa Dagat was able to set a 24.4% rating which is thanks to the fiery episode last Friday. Only 3 GMA-7 shows made it on the top 10 and they are Indio, 24 Oras and Pahiram Ng Sandali. Weekend came and wehave MMK toping the Saturday veiwing followed by Wansapanataym and Pilipinas Got Talent. The later also topped the nationa tv ratings chart the following day followed by Rated K and Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho. Vice Ganda's usually top rating show Gandang Gabi Vice didn't do well compared to the previous charts. In fact, Pepito Manaloto ousted GGV with a 0.4%.

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Juan Dela Cruz Hits Highest TV Rating at 40.5%

I wouldn't go as far as saying that Juan Dela Cruz is a great series. For me, it had an unsteady but good enough start to wow everyone. And that alone, may be enough to get hooked with this TV series. It's been two weeks after its premiere and I must say things haven't changed. The production is still of high quality and the story just keeps on getting better. No doubt it has conquered in Philippine TV Ratings! 

Based on the latest data from Kantar Media last Tuesday, Juan Dela Curz was the no. 1 overall Philippine TV program with a 40.5% national tv ratings. It is almost 23 points higher than its rival program by GMA-7, 'Indio' which only got 17.6%.

Meanwhile, Coco was just about to discover about his real identity and the truth about Aswangs. Never miss the exciting adventures of the newest Superhero Juan Dela Cruz portrayed by the Indie and Teleserye Prince, Coco Martin.

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Kantar Media: ‘Ina Kapatid Anak’ and ‘Juan dela Cruz’ Rises!

The country is hooked to the twin rivalry of Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador in the primetime tv series Ina Kapatid Anak and that goes for Coco Martin's superhero series Juan Dela Cruz. Meanwhile, Sir Chief and Maya's "Be Careful with My Heart" is still the daytime leader.

 May we bring you, the top 10 programs (Yes, we want to keep it short) and comparative Philippine TV Ratings from Feb. 13 - 14, 2013 according to Kantar Media:

1. Abs-Cbn - Juan Dela Cruz - 36.3%
2. Abs-Cbn - Ina Kapatid Anak - 34.8%
3. Abs-Cbn - Be Careful with My Heart - 27.2%
4. Abs-Cbn - TV Patrol - 26.8%
5. Abs-Cbn - Apoy Sa Dagat - 25.0%
6. GMA-7 - Temptation of Wife - 18.5%
7. GMA-7 - Indio - 18.2%
8. Abs-Cbn - Kahit Konting Pagtingin -17.8%
9. GMA-7 - Pahiram Ng Sandali - 16.9%
10. Abs-Cbn - Minute To Win It - 16.7%

Source: Kantar Media

Blogger's Note:

Of the Top 10 programs Abs-Cbn, the Kapamilya network, bested its rival network GMA-7 on the Philippine TV Ratings chart.

And while GMA's top rating primetime series for its time slot 'Temptation of Wife' seems to be as good as the original it didn't win over the new series Apoy Sa Dagat starring Angelica Panganiban and Angelica Panganiban. I guess Apoy Sa Dagat came with a fiery start.

Surprisingly, no noontime show got into the top 10 but we have Abs-Cbn's Minute to Win It at number 10 and of course, Be Careful with My Heart as daytime programs.

I'm sure Kapuso are going to visit just to drop by comments saying Kapamilya sucks but this list clearly shows otherwise. :-)

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Juan Dela Cruz First Week Run Gets You Hooked!

There's some dark irresistible magic the makers of Juan Dela Cruz has poured into the new tv series. A magic that made the Half-Tagabantay and Half-Aswang superhero concept work! There's charm in the first week episode of which will start a new chapter tonight.

In the first week run, we meet lovable characters such as the young Juan played by the witty and smart Izzy Canillo.We also meet the loving Father Cito, the viscous clan of Aswangs, Rosario and the comical Ms. Gina Pareno as Lola Belen.

The story is kinda gearing towards some good action, romance and drama! The animation at the beginning gives a good first impression and every scene treated cinematically. It's also shot in HD! Which makes the effect kinda looked bad though but passable because this is a TV series.

All in all, I think we're up to a good start for this series. And I'm afraid I'm hooked!

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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

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