Andi Eigenmann Acts With Father and Brother on Your Song

For the last episode of Your Song Presents Andi tomorrow, Andi Eigenmann for the first time will share the camera with real-life father Mark Gil and brother Sid Lucero.

Mark Gil is proud because of the showbiz success of his kids Sid Lucero and Andi Eigenmann. "Yung kay Sid he did that on his own. I’m very proud of them of course, because they have parents to guide them,” the veteran actor explained in one of his interview. “Hindi katulad ng panahon namin, we were on our own, eh. We were just thrown in the field and we just grew on our own as actors.”

Meanwhile, Mark revealed that the kind of success Andi has right now is exactly what he and former partner Jaclyn Jose wanted for their daughter. “Kung papasok lang siya sa show business dapat mala-ganun [ang project]. We don’t want her to join show business to start from here (bottom). Kung ganun lang, ayaw namin talaga. But she was given an offer on a silver platter and then why not?”

As for showbiz advice he said that he has told his daughter to focus on her craft. “Just work on the craft. Ang lagi kong sinasabi, always behave. ‘Pag nag-misbehave ang isa, parang domino [effect], lahat tayo damay. So ‘yung mga ganun lang. Sa acting naman I cannot really inject anything because she’s a female, andyan ‘yung mommy n’ya. Iba ‘pag lalaki, iba ‘pag babae.” Mark related that he is confident that Andi’s mom, Jaclyn, can provide the necessary tips for the young actress.

Mara Clara's Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are Best of Friends Off-Cam

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes may be ‘frenemies’–-friends and enemies–in the high-rating series ‘Mara Clara’ but both have revealed that they are the best of friends off cam.

“Mag-best friends po kami ni Julia kahit noong ‘Goin Bulilit days pa po naming kaya masayang-masaya po ako na katrabaho ko pa rin po siya ngayon,” Kathryn shared.

“Hindi naman po mahirap kapag ka may mga scene na magaaway kami kasi alam naman po naming pareho na trabaho lang po iyon, hindi po maapaketuhan ang friendship namin,” Julia expressed.

Though best friends in real life, Kathryn and Julia effectively portray their characters.

The two mentioned that the ‘Mara Clara’ series have strengthened their friendship all the more even if they have to slap each other’s faces on cam.

Don’t miss the anticipated clash of Mara and Clara in ‘Mara Clara’, weeknights after Noah on Primetime Bida on ABS-CBN.

Boy Abunda Chosen as New BIR Project Endorser

Boy Abunda signed a contract with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Friday as the bureau’s “Premyo Para sa Resibo” project endorser.

According to Abunda, he is elated at the opportunity he was provided since he will be able to help the country in his own way.

“Ako ho ay natutuwa dahil ako ho’y bahagi dito sa proyektong ito. Madalas pinag-uusapan ho kasi natin, lalo na ngayon, na we’re moving forward as a nation... May pinupuntahan ang ating bayan. Ang sarap panoorin na parang umuusad ang ating bansa. ‘Yong ating proyekto na “Premyo Para sa Resibo” para sa akin ay isang paghikayat po sa taong bayan na building a nation does not require just the president, the bureaucracy and big politicians,” Abunda said.

The TV host was chosen by the BIR since he is one of the most credible endorsers of the country. Moreover, BIR official believes that with the help of Abunda, this project will go a long way and succeed.

Boy Abunda Wishes for Reconciliation Between Toni Gonzaga and Mariel Rodriguez

The country’s King of Talk, Boy Abunda, revealed on Friday that one of the best possible gift he would want this Christmas would be the reconciliation of actresses Mariel Rodriguez and Toni Gonzaga.

Abunda has been very vocal that Rodriguez is one of his favorite wards in Backroom while Gonzaga is very dear to him. He works with Gonzaga every Sunday on top weekly entertainment show “The Buzz.”

“Isa ‘yon sa pinakamalaking regalo na mamatanggap ko sa Pasko. Sana ay mangyari. Because Toni is very close to me. Kung matutuloy iyan, in their own time, natural ‘yong volition ng kanilang pag-uusap, sana ay matuloy. It would be one of the best Christmas gifts that I’d receive this Christmas,” the veteran host said.

Abunda shared to ABS-CBN News that his advice for the 2 talented young actresses is to just let time take its course. “Ang advise ko sa kanila bigyan niyo ang bawat isa ng panahon, dahil maraming napapalambot, maraming nahihilom ng panahon,” he said.

It was last September when Gonzaga admitted that she and Rodriguez were not on good terms after finding out that the latter had purportedly been badmouthing her. Both, however, have expressed that they are open to ending their rift.

Abunda also confirmed that he will be meeting Rodriguez on Saturday to discuss the career plans of the actress.

“Magkakaroon po kami ng pag-uusap ni Mariel bukas sa aking bahay. So, doon mag-uusap po kami tungkol sa mga plano namin pagdating sa kanyang karera... Lahat ng mga detalye. Halimbawa ano pa ang mga nais niyang gawin, ano pang mga plano, ay malalaman natin sa aming pag-uusap bukas,” he related.

Erich Gonzales Denies "Chiurigogobashu" Split

Young actress Erich Gonzales denied speculations that she and the “Chiurigogobashu” girls have disbanded.

“Chiurigogobashu” is a group of girl friends composed of--and named after--Kim Chiu, Melissa Ricks, Erich Gonzales, Beauty Gonzales, Kitkat and Empress Shuck.

In an interview with “E-Live” on Saturday, Erich belied rumors that they no longer spend time with each other due to differences among the group members and with other non-groupmates.

“Wala wala naman kaming tampo kahit kanino po. Wala naman kaming kaaway. We’re friends with everyone,” she said.

She also clarified thriving reports saying Chiu’s closeness to actress Maja Salvador is the reason why their group has disintegrated.

"Ang kaibigan nadadagdagan ‘yan hindi nababawasan,” Erich explained. "Lahat naman tayo may karapatang makipagkaibigan kahit kanino."

Shuck, too, maintained that the group is still intact. "Ah hindi naman. Siguro nasanay lang silang palagi kaming may update...kasi lumalabas kami."

But their individual busy schedule has, indeed, reduced their time together. "Ngayon busy na so hindi na ganon (laging lumalabas)," Shuck said. "Pero magkakaibigan pa rin kami,” she stressed.

Shuck and Erich are part of the upcoming ABS-CBN show “Shoutout.” Both said they are elated to be working together with other actor

Piolo Pascual Denies Rift With Sam Milby

Piolo Pascual dismissed rumors of a brewing tension between him and Sam Milby because of KC Concepcion. Piolo said at the launch of his Pursuits Journal planner, “That’s lame. Sam is a brother, my little bro. Never naming napagusapan ‘yung balita because there was no need. We know our stand sa buhay ng isa’t isa. Hindi ko alam kung saan nanggaling ‘yung balita. Hindi totoo ‘yun.”

The rumor started when Sam confirmed that he would be doing a movie with KC next year. His closeness with KC allegedly made Piolo jealous. But Piolo explained that Sam and KC have been friends for a long time now. “Sam is friends with KC, even before pa kami naging close ni Kristina. They’re doing a movie, I think they’ll start shooting in January. Ako na rin nagsabi na bagay silang gumawa ng pelikula. They have many common interests na they can do together.” Though Piolo has said several times that KC is a “special” woman to him, he remains cryptic on the real score between them.

Piolo also went on to dismiss speculations that a confrontation happened between him and Sam. Piolo said that after being in showbiz for more than ten years already, he is not a man who reacts on rumors. “Sa tagal ko na sa industriya I know na rin what to do. Hindi ko na pinapatulan ‘yung mag balitang hindi ko naman alam kung saan galing. I value the person more than the intriga. I believe mas magandang harapin mo na ‘yung tao to clarify the issue kaysa maniwala ka agad sa ibang versions.”

He was also asked about the claim that he influenced KC to change managers and sign up under Star Magic, the same team that handles his showbiz career. The Ultimate Heartthrob clarified that he only talked to KC about signing up with Star Magic but he never forced her to make the decision. “I want her to be with Star Magic but that wouldn’t be my decision. Sa kanya lang. It’s unfair na she did that because I advised her. We talked about it but she made the decision and I’m happy she chose to be with Star Magic. Ayokong makialam. I’m not in the position to tell her what to do.”

But Piolo admitted that he is very happy because from now on he and KC will be under the same management group. “It’s so much better. It’s easier for us to be together and work together.” He also thanked Megastar Sharon Cuneta for saying in a TV interview that he had been a good influence to KC. “Good to hear that. All that I want is to influence other people in a good way and ganun ako kay Kristina. She’s a very intelligent person and she knows what she wants. Nandito lang ako to support her.”

Ces Oreña-Drilon Shares Thoughts on Motherhood and "Bandila"

Renowned broadcast journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon was the "Readers' Choice: Triumph Over Tragedy" awardee by Working Mom magazine last Nov. 24 at the 7th Balance Awards held at the Rockwell Tent.

"I'm very honored especially since it's coming from the readers. I've always believed naman in my life that you can always turn a tragedy or a crisis into an opportunity. I've always been an optimist as a person. So, after I was abducted, instead of dwelling on the trauma and the bad things, I tried to look at the bright side. You know, what you can learn from the experience rather than just feeling bad about it," she told Bulletin Entertainment in an interview before the awards ceremony.

Ces got the award for surpassing major blows in her life: In 2007, she was among several journalists who were briefly detained after the Manila Pen siege; and in 2008, she and two cameramen were abducted and held for nine days by the infamous Abu Sayaff group while doing a coverage in Sulu.

The latter earned her a three-month suspension from ABS-CBN. Later, Ces apologized "for unwittingly endangering lives" with her actions.

With her hosting duties on ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs' "Bandila" and "I Survived," as well as on ANC's "The Rundown," it's really a feat how she is still able to fulfill her role as mother to her four sons.

Ces shared that juggling her schedule is challenging. Despite winning a Balance award, Ces admits she still can't say she lives up to the awards' namesake.

"It's a constant challenge... But then, my youngest is already 17 and looking at my sons now, okay naman. They seem to be turning okay, so I think I managed pretty well although it's still too early to say. Maybe when the youngest is already finished in college din, siguro, well I can say super successful na ko as a mother," she said.

Ces talked about her late night newscast "Bandila" in light of recent changes.

"So far there's been so much positive feedback. There are a couple of criticisms and we want to take note of that also. I think someone had said na it's really not a newscast anymore, that we give our opinions. But you know what we give, not our opinions, but really feedback or views of people on social media," Ces explained.

She added that the challenge for her and her new co-anchors Karen Davila and Julius Babao is to "balance the seriousness of a newscast," keeping the atmosphere lighter and less formal without sacrificing the news.

Ces is glad with the changes. "People say the three of us [with Karen and Julius] have good chemistry so I'm happy," she added.

She spoke about her former co-anchor, Henry Omaga-Diaz.

"Henry used to be really in charge of special reports of 'TV Patrol,' so that's what he's concentrating on now. And he may have a current affairs show [on ABS-CBN]," Ces disclosed.

Meanwhile, Ces was also honored with Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)'s highest distinction, Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year, at the 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards held on Nov. 25. "Bandila" likewise won Best TV Newscast.

Primetime Bida Remains Undefeated Nationwide!

Primetime Bida remains undefeated nationwide as Imortal and Mara Clara shares leadership.

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from November 23 to 25 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among National households.

November 23, Tuesday

Morning:
I Witness Replay (GMA-7) 1.3%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 1.1%
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.5%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.6%
Doraemon (GMA-7) 7.3%; Dora the Explorer (ABS-CBN) 5.2%
Detective Conan (GMA-7) 9.3%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 4.5%
Shaman King (GMA-7) 9.1%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 4.7%
Shining Inheritance Revisited (GMA-7) 7.6%; Panahon Ko 'To! Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko (ABS-CBN) 5.2%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 11.3%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Kulimlim (GMA-7) 11.3%; Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) 6.3%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 16.8%; Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 10.1%
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 12.1%; Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) 9%
Alyna (ABS-CBN) 14.7%; Little Star (GMA-7) 10.3%
Koreana (GMA-7) 12.4%; Kapamilya Blockbusters: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko (ABS-CBN) 12.1%
Down With Love (ABS-CBN) 15.7%; Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) 15.2%

Evening:
Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) 25.6%; Bantatay (GMA-7) 22.4%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 28%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 20.2%; Willing Willie (TV5) 13.4%
Noah (ABS-CBN) 27.5%; Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 18.6%
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 29.7%; Imortal (ABS-CBN) 28.2%; Grazilda (GMA-7) 17.5%
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 17.7%; Beauty Queen (GMA-7) 14.3%
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; East of Eden (GMA-7) 7.6%
Saksi (GMA-7) 5.9%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 5.1%
Reporter's Notebook (GMA-7) 3.8%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 2.5%; Patrol ng Pilipino (ABS-CBN) 1.8%

November 24, Wednesday

Morning:
Reporter's Notebook Replay (GMA-7) 1.8%; Kape't Pandesal (ABS-CBN) 1.8%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 1%;
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.5%
Doraemon (GMA-7) 6.4%; Dora the Explorer (ABS-CBN) 6%
Detective Conan (GMA-7) 8.6%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 5.3%
Shaman King (GMA-7) 7.7%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 5.4%
Panahon Ko 'To! Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko (ABS-CBN) 6.3%; Shining Inheritance Revisited (GMA-7) 6%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 11.7%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig? (GMA-7) 9.6%; Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) 5.5%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 15.5%; Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 10.6%
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 13.1%; Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) 9.3%
Alyna (ABS-CBN) 14.5%; Little Star (GMA-7) 9%
Koreana (GMA-7) 12.8%; Kapamilya Blockbusters: Pepeng Agimat (ABS-CBN) 11.4%
Down With Love (ABS-CBN) 15.2%; Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) 15%

Evening:
Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) 23.2%; Bantatay (GMA-7) 19%; Press It Win It! (GMA-7) 15.7%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 25.9%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 18.9%; Willing Willie (TV5) 14%
Noah (ABS-CBN) 27.2%; Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 26%; Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 18.8%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) 28%; Grazilda (GMA-7) 17%
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 17.9%; Beauty Queen (GMA-7) 13%
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 13%; East of Eden (GMA-7) 8.4%
Saksi (GMA-7) 6.6%; SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 6%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 3.8%; Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) 3.5%

November 25, Thursday

Morning:
Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 2%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 1.1%
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.9%
Dora the Explorer (ABS-CBN) 6.2%; Doraemon (GMA-7) 5.9%
Detective Conan (GMA-7) 8.3%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 4.9%
Shaman King (GMA-7) 7.3%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 4.8%
Shining Inheritance Revisited (GMA-7) 6.5%; Panahon Ko 'To! Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko (ABS-CBN) 6%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) 12.6%; Kapuso Movie Festival: I Will Always Love You (GMA-7) 10.4%; Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) 5.1%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 17.8%; Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 9.7%
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 13%; Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) 10.4%
Alyna (ABS-CBN) 14.4%; Little Star (GMA-7) 11.1%
Kapamilya Blockbusters: Home Along Da Riber (ABS-CBN) 11.8%; Koreana (GMA-7) 14.7%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) 17.2%; Down With Love (ABS-CBN) 14.8%

Evening:
Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) 23.6%; Bantatay (GMA-7) 21.5%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 26.6%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 21.6%; Willing Willie (TV5) 14.4%
Noah (ABS-CBN) 26.9%; Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 26.6%; Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 21.8%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) 28.3%; Grazilda (GMA-7) 17%
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 16.9%; Beauty Queen (GMA-7) 13.7%
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 12.2%; East of Eden (GMA-7) 8.3%
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 6.5%; Saksi (GMA-7) 5.1%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 3.9%; I Survived (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Reporter's Notebook (GMA-7) 2.8%

Source: Kantar/TNS

Kim Chiu Admits Missing Gerald Anderson

Young actress Kim Chiu admits she misses perennial reel partner, Gerald Anderson.

Chiu made the admission during a recent media gathering saying,“Siyempre nami-miss ko si Gerald. Antagal ko po siyang nakasama and nami-miss ko ‘yung kakulitan niya, pag-aalaga.”

That said, Chiu insists she is not “bitter,” and that she has already “moved on.”

“Time na rin para mag-grow, para magkaroon kami ng chance na ibang tao ang makasama namin, na ibang tao ang makatrabaho namin,” she explained, adding, “"Hindi ako bitter, ano ba?”

Chiu is still mum, however, on the real reason for their breakup.

“Ano na lang po, respeto na lang po ninyo sa amin ni Gerald and balato na lang po ninyo sa amin kung anuman po ang nangyari.

“Hayaan na po natin ’yon, wala na po ’yon. Basta masaya naman po kami, okay naman po kami, nag-uusap naman po kami ni Gerald ngayon and ganu’n pa rin naman.”

Neither did she comment on Anderson’s relationship with actress Bea Alonzo.

"Hindi ko pa po alam 'yon at hindi ko sila nakikita. At ayokong magsalita tungkol doon kasi hindi ko buhay 'yon," said she firmly.
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“Mas maraming salita, mas marami pong nasasaktan, mas maraming natatamaan. Kaya mas pinili ko po na huwag na lang pong sagutin ang mga ‘yan and tumahimk na lang dahil ayoko po ng gulo. Huwag na po, hayaan ninyo na," she added.

Chiu maintains she is friends with both Anderson and Alonzo.

“Hindi naman kami magkagalit. Bakit naman kami magkakagalit?” she asked rhetorically.

The young actress hopes she will still have the chance to work together again with either Anderson or Alonzo in the near future.

Chiu claimed she is quite content and happy nowadays.

"Sobrang saya kasi ang daming blessings na dumarating, may mga shows, endorsements at mga bagong kaibigan kaya masaya," she said.

She insists that her love life is “zero” and that she wants for it to stay that way for some time.

“Focus muna ako sa work.”

Enchong Dee Denies Kim Chiu and Erich Gonzales' Feud Over Him

Young actor Enchong Dee refutes reports that he has caused a kink in the friendship of his co-stars Kim Chiu and Erich Gonzales.

Talks have it that the swimmer-actor has unwittingly done so because he will be paired with Kim in another project, leaving Erich partnerless.

“Hindi, magkasama lang sila no’ng 'ASAP.' Nag-uusap sila, nagtatawanan sila. Okay naman sila,” Enchong said on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Nov. 25.

He stressed that he could not have caused the friction, if there is one, between the two girls.

“Grabe naman. Hindi naman. Masyadong mababaw kung ako (ang dahilan). Saka hindi naman sila nag-aaway. They’re very, very good friends,” he said.

In a previous interview, Kim expressed willingness to work with Enchong in either a TV or movie project. Their first pairing was in a softdrink commercial.

“Okay naman dahil kaibigan ko naman si Enchong. Wala namang problema kung magsama kami sa ibang project,” Kim said.

Surprised by Kim’s message, Enchong exclaimed, “Wow!”

“Hindi ko alam. Ngayon ko lang nalaman. I’m privileged kung matutuloy man. Sana. I’m looking forward to it.” he added.

Meanwhile, Enchong is a bit pressured by his forthcoming show co-starring Erich.

“Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala. Inaa-absorb ko pa rin. Talagang ibibigay namin ang lahat-lahat pagpasok ng timeslot namin. Mahirap ‘yung responsibilidad na binigay nila sa amin so kailangan naming panagutan.”

Jewel Mische Undergoes Star Magic's Acting Workshop

Former GMA / Kapuso artist Jewel Mische has started her first assignment as a new ABS-CBN / Kapamilya talent, and that is to undergo an extensive workshop.

Last Thursday, Jewel already submitted herself for a workshop under
Star Magic, her new management, along with other talents.

Jewel is the latest "Starstruck" graduate to transfer to ABS-CBN following Paul Salas, Megan Young, Cristine Reyes, Johan Santos, Tyrone Perez and Piero Vergara.

But unlike them, Jewel was a grand winner of StarStruck, during its 4th Season, which also had Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal and Mart Escudero as winners or what the show called as Ultimate Survivors.

Thus, Jewel is the 1st StarStruck winner to move to ABS-CBN.

It's understandable why Jewel has always wanted to switch networks since 3rd quarter of 2010 because she was never given the best break while with GMA 7, where she was under contract for more than 3 years.

Other than being a StarStruck winner, the 20-year-old actress is only best known as the ex-girlfriend of Richard Gutierrez.

So maybe with ABS-CBN, Jewel will finally shine at her brightest.

Nothing is final yet, but she is said to be joining an existing primetime Kapamilya teleserye soon.

And for a potential loveteam, Jewel is reportedly going to be paired up with Gerald Anderson.

Enchong Dee and Empress Schuck on Wansapanataym's Alibadbad and the Magic Banig

Wansapanataym will again spread magic as it presenta Alibadbad and the Magic Banig with Enchong Dee and Empress Schuck tonight. Also starring are Carlos Agassi and JR Siaboc.

Kapamilya Snapshots: Behind the Scenes of Wansapanataym's Bandanang Itim

Here are some of the behind the scenes pictures of Wansapanataym's Bandanang Itim which stars Xian Lim and Erich Gonzales courtesy of Erich Gonzales Fanpage on Facebook.

Kapamilya Snapshots: KC Concepcion US Tour

KC Concepcion went on tour with her father, Gabby Concepcion, Matteo Guidicelli, and Derek Ramsey in the U.S. Here are some of their photos in the concert last November 19 in Hayward, California courtesy of www.darlasauler.com.