Jewel Mische, Certified Kapamilya!

Its Official! Jewel Mische just signed a contract with Star Magic and ABS-CBN. Present in the contract signing are ABS-CBN big bosses Linggit Tan, Channel Head Cory Vidanes, Deo Edrinal and Star Magic Head Johnny Manahan.

Jewel's first project with the Kapamilya network is a teleserye with Gerald Anderson entitled Bagwis.

Photos courtesy of www.darlasauler.com

Kapamilya Hunks 2010 Top 30

Here is the complete list of the Top 30 Kapamilya Hunks of 2010!

30. Alex Castro
29. Paul Jake Castillo
28. Tom Rodriguez
27. Diether Ocampo
26. Bret Jackson
25. Luis Manzano
24. Vhong Navarro
23. Matteo Guidicelli
22. Jericho Rosales
21. Derek Ramsay
20. Kyle Amor
19. AJ Perez
18. Jake Cuenca
17. Zanjoe Marudo
16. Xian Lim
15. John Lloyd Cruz
14. Rayver Cruz
13. JM de Guzman
12. Johan Santos
11. Sam Concepcion
10. Ivan Dorschner
9. Robi Domingo
8. Rafael Rosell
7. Coco Martin
6. Sam Milby
5. Piolo Pascual
4. James Reid
3. Albie Casino
2. Enchong Dee
1. Gerald Anderson

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 No. 1: Gerald Anderson

Guess who make it on the top of the Kapamilya Hunk 2010 list! It is no other than Gerald Randolph Anderson.

Gerald was a product of the very first Teen Edition of Pinoy Big Brother together with her loveteam Kim Chiu. He is under Star Magic and has rose to fame through the teleseryes Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl, Tayong Dalawa and Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo. All of which is with Kim Chiu.

Next year, he will be paired with Jewel Mische in Bagwis and a movie with Sarah Geronimo.

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 No. 2: Enchong Dee

Ernest Lorenzo Dee or Enchong Dee is the Kapamilya Hunk number 2!

Enchong was part of the Philippine national swim team and has participated in the SEA Games and 2006 Asian Games.

His first TV appearance came in 2006 when he appeared in a Philippine talk show Home Boy as one of the guests. He caught the eye of a modeling agency and advertisers and soon he appeared in several advertising campaigns including Bench, KFC and Timex.

Then, he joined Star Magic and became a part of the group Giggerboys. He became part of ABS-CBN shows such as Abt Ur Luv, My Girl, Boy's Town, My Only Hope, Maruja, Katorse, Tanging Yaman and Magkaribal.

Now, he is seen on the youth-oriented show Shout Out! and he will be seen next year opposite Erich Gonzales on the Philippine adaptation of Thalia's Maria la del Barrio.

Kris Aquino Reveals Real Score Between Her and Ted Failon

During a live interview in TV Patrol last December 7, Ted Failon was rendered speechless when Kris Aquino revealed that he’s the only guy whom she is constantly in communication with these days. The TV host-actress even invited him on air to be her date at the premiere night of her movie Dalaw on December 19. “Ted baka mahimatay ka kapag sinagot ko na ang madalas ko lang kausap ikaw. E ‘di ba Ted textmate naman tayo talaga? At ‘di ba may dinner tayo in two weeks? Ted na-speechless ka na. In-on the spot ka nila. Alam nilang ito ang mangyayari na ibubuking kita sa lahat.” Kris further put Ted on the spot when she joked that he might be the next brother-in-law of President Noynoy Aquino because of her. “Ano Ted payag ka? Huwag mo ako i-deny Ted ha!”

But during her solo press con for Dalaw that same night, Kris clarified that Ted is not really courting her at the moment. “No he didn’t ask me out. Hindi siya nanliligaw sa akin pero we’re really good friends. Kanina kasi nagulat ako na siya yung nagtake-over because I was called na it’s gonna be Korina Sanchez who’ll interview me. So pliney time ko si Ted na nung siya yung nandon. Dyinowk ko na, ‘Naku Ted ha, gusto mo talaga ako makatsika!’ Yun lang po yun.” Apparently, she just wanted to get back at him for disclosing to the public some of their private conversations about Noynoy’s rumored involvement with celebrity stylist Liz Uy and Ilongga stockbrocker Len Lopez.

“Kasi ganito yun, aamin ako. Yung mga kinoment niya last Monday (TV Patrol’s December 6 episode) when they were talking about Noy's love life, merong input si Ted dun, medyo napagkwentuhan namin yun. So I told him, ‘Maghanda ka, babawian kita.’ Sabi mo sa akin secret lang tapos tsinika mo [on air]. Sabi niya, ‘Hindi naman pangit mga sinabi ko ah?’ I think he was really shell-shocked [dun sa revelation ko about our closeness and pagbibiro ko sa kanya on air. I think it takes a lot to shock a Ted Failon. But I think a Kris Aquino was able to shock Ted Failon,” she cheerfully explained to the local press.

On a serious note though, Kris admitted that he and Ted have established a deep friendship because of their similar experience when it comes to losing a loved one. “Nag-reach out ako sa kanya nung time na we were transferring mom from La Salle Greenhills to Manila Cathedral. Kasi my mom has said before when his wife has passed away that his daughter was the same age as I was when my dad died. At sinabi ng mom, buhay pa ang mom nun, ‘Kris puntahan mo sila especially because you would know best what his daughter is going through.’ And I never got to do that because lumubha na ang condition ng mom nun.”

But since then they’ve had the chance to finally keep in touch with each other. “I remember there was a live interview (during her mom Cory Aquino’s funeral) and I told Ted on air na binilin ng mom yun sa akin. We have exchanged numbers then and before Christmas last year I had dinner with their family. In-invite niya ako with his sisters and children and I also brought my kids and we’ve maintained a friendship since that time. I think you become friends with people who have experienced loss. So kapag meron siyang tatanungin na diretsang tanong tungkol sa pamilya namin, he has a direct line, I answer and I say it’s off the record. Tapos minsan nagugulat ako sinasabi niya [on air]. Tapos sabi ko, ‘Naku, lagot nanaman ako.’ So he's a dear friend.”

Is it safe to say though that she likes Ted Failon? “Nakakaloka talaga (laughs)! Hindi ba dapat siya muna ang tanungin ni’yo kung ‘Type mo ba si Kris?’,” she finally stated.

Source: www.push.com

Kris Aquino Talks About Friendship With James Yap on The Buzz Magazine

In an exclusive interview with The Buzz Magazine, Kris Aquino revealed that she and James Yap are now able to communicate without being bitter about their failed marriage. They have even talked about previous rumors linking James to actress Isabel Oli and how their every move is being closely watched by the local press. “After that issue sinabi ni James sa akin na, ‘Hay naku, ang hirap talaga. Maghe-hello ka lang sa isang tao maiintriga ka na.’ Tapos sabi ko, ‘You know, I really pray you have a girlfriend soon para we can all be happy and we can all move on.’”

Kris also shared with James her dream to have a church wedding someday. “Nabanggit niya over the phone nung nagpapaalam siya kung pwede bang dalawin si Bimby na yung team-mate niya kinasal daw dun sa church sa may Casino Resorts World. Sabi niya, ‘Ang ganda ng church dun.’ Sabi ko, ‘No, I’ll get married in Archbishop Palace, very private.’ I’ll invite you to my wedding just like Ogie (Alcasid) and Michelle (Van Eimerenn). We’ll be like that.’ Ganun talaga [ang pag-uusap namin], kaloka.”

Kris was also proud to say that she’s more physically fit than James at the moment. According to Kris, James has been gaining weight lately because of the meds that he’s taking after a nose operation. “Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘What happened to you? You’re so bloated.’ Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Ang feeling mo naman.’ Sabi ko, ‘Everybody tells me this is my prettiest. I have a glow of health and I exercise.’ Sabi niya, ‘Feeling mo may magkakalakas ng loob na sabihin sa ’yo ang laki ng hita mo?’ Sabi ko, ‘Hello! I’m fit. I exercise.’ Sabi naman niya, ‘O sige, hot ka na ngayon.’ Sagot ko naman, ‘Of course.’”

On a serious note though, Kris is grateful because they are more open in terms of dealing with the welfare of their son as well as the legal issues concerning their annulment. “Hindi, kasi parang nailabas ko na lahat ng hinanakit ko. Kaya okay na yung relationship namin, na nandun na sa lugar na wala ng bwisitan.”

Grab a copy of The Buzz Magazine December issue for the complete interview with Kris Aquino as well as the hottest news about Anne Curtis’s new beau and Mariel Rodriguez’s honeymoon photos with Robin Padilla in India.

Source: www.abs-cbn.com

Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion Join Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in a Product Endorsement

Nagsama-sama sa isang pambihirang pagkakataon ang dalawa sa pinakapatok na tambalan sa bansa—sina Piolo Pascual at KC Concepcion ng ABS-CBN at sina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera ng GMA-7.

Ito ay naganap kahapon, December 7, sa White Space, Makati City, kung saan ipinakilala ang apat bilang ambassadors ng bottled iced tea brand na Real Leaf.

Bukod sa mga naimbitahang mga miyembro ng media, mismong ang apat na celebrities ay natutuwa sa pagsasama-sama nila sa isang proyekto.

Ayon kay Dingdong, "Sobrang masaya and excited, kasi I'm lined up with the country's most talented, well-loved artists."

Si Marian naman ay natuwa dahil sa unang pagkakataon ay nakilala niya nang personal si KC.

"Ang saya at sobrang excited kami na for the first time, pinagsama kami nina KC at Piolo. Parang ang saya lang na nagsama-sama kami," nakangiting sabi ng Kapuso star.

Dagdag pa ni Marian, "Si Piolo, nakatrabaho ko na before. Pero si KC, kanina lang kami nagtsitsikahan. Ang kikay niya, ang sarap niyang kausap."

Ang tinutukoy ni Marian ay ang pagsasama nila ni Piolo bilang endorsers ng isang spa.

Sina Piolo at Dingdong naman ay nagkasama na rin sa isang promo para sa isang beauty product.
Para naman kay KC, bago para sa kanya ang latest endorsement niyang ito.

Paliwanag niya, "Ito ang kauna-unahang... Una, in-endorse ko na may kasamang iba in the last 10 years of my being an endorser.

"Number two, unang-unang beses ko rin na mag-endorse ng beverage kasi palaging beauty products.

"So, it's like really a fresh start for me."

Si Piolo naman ay natutuwa dahil isang pagkakataon ito na muling makatrabaho ang dating leading lady niya sa Lovers in Paris na si KC.

"We're both excited," sambit ng matinee idol. "We always wait for something to work together. So, when it came, we're happy."

Nabanggit din ni Dingdong na mainam ang mga proyektong tulad nito dahil nagkakasama-sama ang mga artista ng magkaibang TV networks.

Sabi pa niya, "Masaya 'yong may nangyaring bagay na ganito, na nagkakaroon ng unity."

Source: www.pep.ph

ABS-CBN Best Journalists Joined Forces in Krusada

From ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, comes a program with the courage to take a stand and fight for change in the country— “Krusada.”

This Thursday (Dec 9) after “Bandila,” “Krusada” will start acting on and responding to the biggest and most pressing issues in each sector of society, spearheaded by the best and veteran journalists of ABS-CBN such as Ted Failon, Ces Drilon, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Lynda Jumilla, Gus Abelgas, Dyan Castillejo, Karen Davila, Julius Babao, and Noli “Kabayan” De Castro.

“We don’t effect change with words alone. Sometimes, we have to take a stand. ABS-CBN journalists are ready to become true agents of change and it is through ‘Krusada’ that they can push for their own advocacies for the Filipino people,” said ABS-CBN Head for News and Current Affairs Ging Reyes.

This is why in the first airing of “Krusada,” Ces Drilon will tackle an issue that is especially close to her heart—the issue on reproductive health. Drilon visited Fabella Hospital, a hospital in Manila renowned for delivering babies. Here she met Aling Zeny who has given birth to her tenth child. Zeny said that she didn’t want another child after their last. However, they had no access to contraceptives.
Drilon also went to Baseco, Manila where she met Evelyn who was pregnant with her eighth child. The mother doubts as to whether they can still send their children to college. Meanwhile, another mother, Marissa is pregnant with her seventh child and plans to have her child adopted the moment she gives birth.

Their different narratives show the need for a more effective and comprehensive family planning program. A reproductive health program that will protect the women and the children is Drilon’s crusade for the country.

Advocacy journalism that gives a clear standpoint and concrete action—this is what “Krusada” is all about. Because true public service is propelled by action, not merely words.

Watch out for the airing of “Krusada” this Thursday night (Dec 9), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

SCQ and LOL's Premiere Episodes Rate High Nationwide

Star Circle Quest and Laugh Out Loud's premiere episodes won in the ratings game nationwide!

Here are the comparative Household Ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from December 1 to 5 based on the overnight ratings of Kantar Media/TNS among National households.

December 1, Wednesday

Morning:
Kape't Pandesal (ABS-CBN) 1.7%; Reporter's Notebook Replay (GMA-7) 1.5%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 0.8%
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.5%
Dora the Explorer (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Doraemon (GMA-7) 6.2%
Detective Conan (GMA-7) 7.7%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 7.2%
Shaman King (GMA-7) 8.3%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 5.8%
Shining Inheritance Revisited (GMA-7) 6%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 5.8%
Kapamilya Blockbusters: Don't Give Up On Us (ABS-CBN) 10.9%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Honey My Love So Sweet (GMA-7) 9.6%; Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) 5.3%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 15.9%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 13.9%
Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 10.9%; Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) 8.6%
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 13.2%; Little Star (GMA-7) 9.4%
Koreana (GMA-7) 14.1%; Alyna (ABS-CBN) 12.7%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) 16.7%; Shoutout (ABS-CBN) 11%; Down With Love (ABS-CBN) 8.3%

Evening:
Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) 23.7%; Bantatay (GMA-7) 18.8%; Press It Win It! (GMA-7) 14.8%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 25.5%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 17.2%; Willing Willie (TV5) 15.2%
Noah (ABS-CBN) 26.6%; Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 15.6%
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 25.5%; Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) 14.4%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) 26.6%; Grazilda (GMA-7) 13.8%
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 18.2%; Beauty Queen (GMA-7) 12.3%
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 12.6%; East of Eden (GMA-7) 8.5%
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Saksi (GMA-7) 4.8%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 4.1%; Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) 2.5%; Storyline (ABS-CBN) 2.4%

December 2, Thursday

Morning:
Kape't Pandesal (ABS-CBN) 1.4%; Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 1.3%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 0.9%
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 4.8%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.5%
Dora the Explorer (ABS-CBN) 5.8%; Doraemon (GMA-7) 4.9%
Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 6.8%; Detective Conan (GMA-7) 6.3%
Shaman King (GMA-7) 7.7%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 5.7%
Shining Inheritance Revisited (GMA-7) 6.8%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 6%
Kapamilya Blockbusters: Trip (ABS-CBN) 12.1%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Tropang Bulilit (GMA-7) 7.7%; Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) 5%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 16.4%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 14.7%
Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) 8.7%
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 12.8%; Little Star (GMA-7) 11.4%
Koreana (GMA-7) 15.1%; Alyna (ABS-CBN) 14.1%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) 17.4%; Shoutout (ABS-CBN) 12.3%; Down With Love (ABS-CBN) 9.5%

Evening:
Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) 24.4%; Bantatay (GMA-7) 21.3%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 28.9%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 19.4%; Willing Willie (TV5) 14.7%
Noah (ABS-CBN) 28.7%; Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 16.2%
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 27.5%; Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) 16.1%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) 25.6%; Grazilda (GMA-7) 14.7%
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 17.3%; Beauty Queen (GMA-7) 12.2%
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 11.3%; East of Eden (GMA-7) 7.2%
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 6.1%; Saksi (GMA-7) 4.8%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 3.7%; Rescue (GMA-7) 2.6%

December 3, Friday

Morning:
Kape't Pandesal (ABS-CBN) 1.7%; Born To Be Wild Replay (GMA-7) 1.2%; Gising Pilipinas (ABS-CBN) 1.1%
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.1%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.1%
Dora the Explorer (ABS-CBN) 7.1%; Doraemon (GMA-7) 7.1%
Detective Conan (GMA-7) 8.7%; Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 8.3%
Shaman King (GMA-7) 9.3%; Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 6.6%
Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 7.7%; Shining Inheritance Revisited (GMA-7) 7.1%
Kapamilya Blockbusters: Love On Line LOL (ABS-CBN) 14.4%; Kapuso Movie Festival: One True Love (GMA-7) 12.4%; Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis (GMA-7) 5.9%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 17.3%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 14.6%
Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 11.6%; Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) 9.4%
Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) 13.5%; Little Star (GMA-7) 12.2%
Koreana (GMA-7) 15.3%; Alyna (ABS-CBN) 13.4%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) 17.4%; Shoutout (ABS-CBN) 12.7%; Down With Love (ABS-CBN) 9.6%

Evening:
Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) 25.3%; Bantatay (GMA-7) 18.7%; Press It Win It (GMA-7) 17.4%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 25.6%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 19.1%; Willing Willie (TV5) 14.1%
Noah (ABS-CBN) 28.5%; Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) 27.5%; Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 23.3%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) 26.3%; Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) 20.6%
Kristine (ABS-CBN) 18.7%; Grazilda (GMA-7) 14.1%
Perfect Match (ABS-CBN) 13.4%; Beauty Queen (GMA-7) 11.3%
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 8.2%; Saksi (GMA-7) 6.8%
Bandila (ABS-CBN) 4.8%; Rescue (GMA-7) 3.6%

December 4, Saturday

Morning:
Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 3.6%; Pinoy MD: Mga Doktor ng Bayan (GMA-7) 2.5%
Hanep Buhay (GMA-7) 4.7%; Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 4.2%
Tamagotchi (GMA-7) 4.9%; Honey Watch Out (ABS-CBN) 3.5%
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) 5.6%; Art Angel (GMA-7) 4.8%; Got It! (ABS-CBN) 4.4%
Avatar: The Legend of Aang (ABS-CBN) 7.2%; Race-Tin Flash and Dash (GMA-7) 5%
Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) 8.2%; Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) 5.7%
Maynila (GMA-7) 7.5%; Boys Over Flowers Forever (ABS-CBN) 7.2%
Kapamilya Holiday Blockbusters: Aladdin (ABS-CBN) 13%; Kapuso Megahit Festival: Batman & Robin (GMA-7) 11.4%

Afternoon:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 19%; Showtime (ABS-CBN) 14.3%
Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) 9.8%; Startalk (GMA-7) 7.1%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 12.7%; Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 8.2%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 7%

Evening:
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 19.8%; Kapamilya Saturday Blockbusters: T2 (ABS-CBN) 15.9%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Resiklo (GMA-7) 13.9%; Willing Willie (TV5) 12.4%
Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) 25.2%; 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 16%; LOL Laugh or Lose (TV5) 10.1%
Star Circle Quest for the Next Kiddie Superstar (ABS-CBN) 23.6%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 22.5%; Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 19.9%; Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) 11.2%
Laugh Out Loud (ABS-CBN) 12.9%; Imbestigador (GMA-7) 12.3%
Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 6.9%; Comedy Bar (GMA-7) 6.6%
The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN) 2.7%; Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7) 1.8%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 1.3%

December 5, Sunday

Morning:
The Healing Eucharist (ABS-CBN) 4%; In Touch With Dr. Stanley (GMA-7) 0.6%
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN) 4.2%; Pinoy MD (GMA-7) 3.4%
Blazing Teens 2 (ABS-CBN) 5.1%; Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN) 3.6%
Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) 6%; Flame of Recca (GMA-7) 5.3%; Beyblade (ABS-CBN) 4.1%
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 9.7%; AHA! (GMA-7) 6.2%
Peligro: In Harm's Way (ABS-CBN) 15%; Kapuso Movie Festival: Ako ang Huhusga (GMA-7) 14.2%

Afternoon:
ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) 11%; Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) 10.4%; Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) 8.7%
The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 11.9%; Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 7.9%

Evening:
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) 22.4%; 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) 14%; Pidol's Winderland (TV5) 7%
Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 21.2%; Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) 15.5%; Magic? Gimik! (TV5) 12.5%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) 20.5%; Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 17.1%; Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) 13.6%
Star Power: Sharon's Search for A Pop Superstar (ABS-CBN) 15.7%; Mel & Joey (ABS-CBN) 12.3%; Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) 10.4%
Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) 6.9%; Miss Earth 2010 (ABS-CBN) 5.9%
Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 2.4%; Diyos at Bayan (GMA-7) 1.5%

Source: Kantar/TNS

Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales Pair Up Again on Maria La Del Barrio

Their chemistry sparked in Katorse. Their team-up bloomed in Tanging Yaman. It continued further in Magkaribal. Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales will reunite once more in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of the hit Mexican telenovela “Maria La del Barrio”!

ABS-CBN has bought the rights of the popular telenovela which opriginally starred the Mexican superstar Thalia of the MariMar fame. The local version will be portrayed by Erich Gonzales.

Erich is very grateful to ABS-CBN for giving her the coveted title role.

“Thankful po ako dahil may next project po ulit after Magkaribal. Gagawin ko ang best ko para ‘di po masayang ‘yung tiwala na ibinigay sa akin, talaga pong pagbubutihin ko,” the young actress said.

And EnRich will not be complete if there’s no Enchong. Playing the part of the sexy hunk Luis Fernando in the telenovela is Enchong Dee.

ANC and PSE Partner for Investor Education

ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel and the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. have joined forces to push for capital market education for Filipino investors and traders through a weekly segment in ANC, the country’s first and only 24/7 cable news channel. ABS-CBN’s new Head for News and Current Affairs and ANC Managing Director Regina “Ging” Reyes signed the memorandum of agreement with PSE President and CEO Atty. Val Suarez this morning (Dec 7) inside the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City. The weekly PSE segment will tackle stock market issues and concerns and will feature interviews with market experts. PSE will also provide ANC with stock price information that will be displayed on the channel until run-off time and during the airing of “Business Nightly.” ANC will also be the official media partner of PSE in its events. Among those who witnessed the signing were ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III and ANC COO Glenda Gloria.

PHOTO: L-R, Ma. Regina E. Reyes, Managing Director of ANC, and Head of News and Current Affairs Division of ABS-CBN Corporation, Atty. Val Antonio B. Suarez, President and CEO of the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., Mr. Eugenio Lopez III, Chairman and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation, Ms. Glenda M. Gloria, COO of ANC

Jovit Baldivino Releases 2nd Album

After receiving platinum award for his debut album, the first Pilipinas Got Talent winner is back with his sophomore album.

He warned us before that too much love will kill us. Now he’s back and he would do anything for love!

Jovit Baldivino is slated to release his second album titled “I’d Do Anything for Love” following the success of his debut album “Faithfully” which was awarded platinum status last Sunday on ASAP XV.

Featuring in his sophomore album is his first composition titled “Nananaginip ng Gising.” The lyrics tell the story of someone in love with a girl, but he can’t do anything but just daydream about her.

Other songs included in the album are “I Can Wait Forever,” “I’ll Do Anything For Love,” “Please Forgive Me,” “Mahal Pa Rin Kita,” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” The carrier single of the album is “Carrie,” another song that has made Jovit famous all over the country.

Here is the track listing of “I’d Do Anything for Love”:

1. I Can Wait Forever
2. Carrie
3. I’d Do Anything For Love
4. Please Forgive Me
5. Mahal Pa Rin Kita
6. Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
7. Nanaginip Ng Gising
8. Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin
9. Total Eclipse Of The Heart
10. Alam Ko Di Ako Ok Lang
11. Sana Ngayong Pasko
12. Pasko Ay Pag-Ibig
13. I Can Wait Forever minus one
14. Carrie minus one
15. Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin minus one

Zaijan Jaranilla on RPG Metanoia

Bago magtapos ang taong 2010, everything you thought you know about Philippine animation will change dahil ngayong pasko, Ambient Media, Star Cinema and Thaumatrope Animation are proud to present RPG:Metanoia, sa direksiyon ng veteran animator na si Louie Suarez. Isa ito sa mga entries sa darating na Metro Manila Film Festival. Sa pelikulang ito, pangunahing character pala ang ginagampanan ng child superstar na si Zaijan Jaranilla, who's also present during the press con at nagkaroon ng chance ang PUSH to interview Zaijan.

“Maganda po itong movie. Ako po dito si Nico, tapos kapag nandun po ako sa loob ng RPG:Metanoia, ako naman po si Zero," kwento ni Zaijan. “Mahilig na po talaga akong maglalaro ng e-games po, kapag nasa bahay lang po ako, 'yung wala po akong taping o trabaho po."

Sa murang edad ni Zaijan ay subsob na nga sa trabaho ang bata para sa kanyang pamilya. “Opo, pero masaya naman po ako dahil tuloy-tuloy po 'yung trabaho ko po, nabibili ko na rin po kung ano po 'yung gusto ko, opo, may ipon na rin po ako."

Habang ginagawa nga raw niya ang dubbing ng RPG:Metanoia ay parang naglalaro lang din daw siya at never na-get-bored. “Opo, masaya kasi, parang habang nagda-dubbing po ako sa mga eksena ko po, parang naglalaro nalang din po ako," kwento pa niya.

Kinamusta na rin namin si Zaijan kung anu-ano naman ang kanyang plans this coming Christmas. "Magiging masaya po kami ng buong family ko po. Simple lang po, tapos uuwi po kami sa probinsiya namin, sa Marinduque po. Bago po kami siguro uuwi, bibili napo ako dito ng regalo po," simple at magalang na sagot ni Zaijan.

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Kris Aquino and James Yap Together in Dalaw

Kris Aquino revealed through her Twitter account that she had convinced her ex-husband, professional basketball player James Yap to make an appearance in her upcoming movie Dalaw. In the press conference of the said movie, a Star Cinema entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival, Kris explained that James will serve as a body double of her leading man Diether Ocampo, who can’t do the scene because he is in Australia for a concert tour. “Kailangan nang masara ‘yung eksena by tomorrow night. The deadline for submission of the movie is sa Monday. We needed somebody with a good physique. In all fairness naman sa akin konti lang ang friends kong lalaki na hunky.�E ‘di my ex-husband na lang.�Kaya maraming salamat sa kanya. What you will see in the movie is front ko, then ‘yung back side niya, left shoulder and arm.�Malalaman ninyong, ‘Ay! ‘Yan si James Yap!’”

Kris talked about how she didn’t have a hard time convincing James to be a body double for Diether. “Diether is very fit.�Nakausap ko si James na, ‘I need a favor.�Alam ko na Wednesday may game ka, pwede ka bang mahiram sa gabi?’ Sabi niya, ‘Miss mo na ko, no?!’ Sabi ko naman, ‘Likod mo lang ang hihiramin!’ Ha ha ha! Kailangan kasi broad ang shoulders, left arm ang makikita so kailangan developed ‘yung arm. Tapos ‘yung likod kailangan lean, alam mo na nagwo-work out.”

Having been married, Kris figured James is just the right guy with whom she can comfortably do the slightly intimate scene in Dalaw. “Mahirap kasi kayakap ko siya dapat sa eksena. Sabi ko naman, ‘I’m sure naman na ayaw mong kung sino-sino lang ang kayakap ng ex-wife mo. So pumayag ka na na ikaw ang kayakap!’ Ishu-shoot namin sa Wednesday.�Manonood si Bimby (their son) sa game niya. Tamang tama after that dadalhin niya si Bimby sa akin sa Bulacan (where the location is). So wala siyang kawala!”

Kris and James’s five year marriage had many ups and downs that made headlines, and until early this year, the actress-TV host announced that she is filing an annulment of her marriage to the basketball star. The annulment case is still being reviewed by the court and it had sent out a gag order preventing Kris and James from discussing the case with the media. But very far from the image of a squabbling ex-couple, Kris said she and James are very much in good terms now. “You go through stages sa hiwalayan. There’s anger, resentment, then peace for a while, and you read the papers, you read what he filed, you read what you filed, magagalit kayo all over again. Then aabot kayo sa point of acceptance na ‘Hey, we can be friends!’ I think nandun kami sa point na ‘yun. Siguro rin dahil lahat ng aspetong financial e naayos na so wala na kaming pinagaawayan. Two weeks ago nandun si James, sabi sa akin ni Bimby, ‘Mama, don’t fight na with my Papa. Friends na lang kayo.’ Ipinaramdam din naman ni James sa akin na handa siyang makipagkaibigan sa akin.”

But could this beautiful friendship be a sign that Kris and James can still get back together as a couple and be parents to their son? Kris doesn’t think so. “Hindi naman sa pagmamayabang pero ilang beses na rin niya akong tinanong na ‘Sigurado kang maghihiwalay na tayo? Kung gusto mo pwede pa nating ayusin.’ I really realized na since I’m much older we’re really better off leading separate lives.�Kung meron mang pintig, e ‘di we will be together now.”

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Willie Revillame's Camp Tries to Delay Court Proceedings Against Him

The camp of Willie Revillame has filed a new motion that might delay the court proceeding on the P127 million copyright infringement suit charged against them by ABS-CBN.

The counsels of defendants Revillame, Wil Productions, ABC 5 (also known as TV5), and ABC 5 President Ray Espinosa informed Branch 66 of the Makati Regional Trial Court yesterday (Dec 7) that they have filed a petition for certiorari or prohibition at the Court of Appeals, in the hope of preventing the trial court from continuing the hearing on ABS-CBN’s application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the TV5 program “Willing Willie.”

The defense lawyers cited the Makati RTC’s alleged grave abuse of discretion after presiding Judge Joselito Villarosa has repeatedly denied or deferred its rulings on the motions they submitted. They added that as "judicial courtesy," the Makati RTC should first wait for the decision of the Court of Appeals on the petition before moving forward with the TRO hearing.

Last week, the camp of Revillame submitted a variety of motions in order to bar ABS-CBN from presenting its evidence for its prayer for a TRO, including a motion to dismiss case, a ‘motion to inhibit’ against the presiding judge, a motion to defer the TRO hearing, and a motion to drop Espinosa as one of the defendants.

After hours of debate between both parties, Judge Villarosa, ruled last Thursday (Dec 2) to continue with the TRO hearing but vowed to decide first on the pending motions before deciding to grant or deny the TRO.

ABS-CBN has since presented witness ABS-CBN Business Unit Head for game shows Marilou Almaden, who used side by side audiovisual comparisons of “Willing Willie” and “Wowowee” to testify to the infringements committed by Revillame and company as stipulated in ABS-CBN’s complaint.

These include the opening song and/or dance number led by its host, the singing and/or trivia game wherein contestants share their personal stories and then showcase their talents before playing the game, and the set design, stage, studio viewers’ seats lay-out, lighting, music, and camera angles of “Willing Willie,” which are strikingly similar to “Wowowee.” ABS-CBN argues that the expression and execution of all these elements in a manner so similar to that of Wowowee creates a similar 'look and feel' between the programs, and is the basis of the claim of copyright infringement.

Atty. Bienvenido Somera Jr, who is representing ABS-CBN, said this new motion is obviously another attempt to delay the hearing, which has now stretched to two weeks. Somera said the Court has already given both parties ample opportunity to debate on the merits of the motions filed, making the claim of “grave abuse” by the Court unfounded.

Meanwhile, in order to resolve all pending issues on trial court level, Judge Villarosa has decided to cancel the scheduled Thursday and Friday hearings on the ABS-CBN TRO. The honorable judge said this is to give him time to finally decide on the motions filed by the defense by next week, so they won't be raising the same issues over and over again during court proceedings.

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Piolo Pascual Denies Transferring to Another Network

Piolo Pascual denied recent claims that he was offered to transfer to another TV network and stressed that he is happy being a Kapamilya. “I signed up with Channel 2. I’m with (ABS-CBN). Unfair din naman to comment about that. I’m very much a Kapamilya. I’ve been a Kapamilya all my life,” the actor explained at the press conference of his recent endorsement, Real Leaf Green Tea, with KC Concepcion on December 6, Monday.

Piolo reasoned out that one reason some people suspect him of shifting networks is because many celebrities are changing loyalties nowadays. “Maraming taong naglilipat ng network wala namang makakaiwas d’yan, eh. I remember before my soap (Noah) came out, a couple of months ago may ganun na ring talks na susundan ko raw si Clau (Claudine Barretto). May offer ako sa kabila but you know, just the same, wala namang nangyayari.”

The actor also denied claims that he was seen within the premises of TV 5 with friend Direk Joyce Bernal. He stressed that there never was an offer from the said television station and that he is content with his current home network and with the success of his teleserye.

Piolo explained also that he is pretty excited to start shooting his next film project with Kim Chiu as his leading lady. He shared that the team had a brainstorming already and are hoping that they will start filming this January.

The actor was also beaming at his latest beverage endorsement because this is his reunion with rumored girlfriend KC after their last TV project, Lovers In Paris. He and KC considers this endorsement a blessing because this is their first endorsement together. Aside from them, real life couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, were also chosen as endorsers and were present at the event.

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Kapamilya Stars and Shows Won Anak TV Seal Awards

ABS-CBN Kapamilya stars and shows once again dominated the recently concluded 2010 Anak TV Seal Awards.

Present to personally accept their Makabata Stars were ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, TV Patrol’s Ted Failon, Korina Sanchez, Bernadette Sembrano and Kim Atienza, Bandila’s Karen Davila and Julius Babao, along with his wife Christine Bersola-Babao.

Also there were actors Luis Manzano, Coco Martin, Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis and Toni Gonzaga.

News and Current Affairs shows Umagang Kay Ganda, TV Patrol World and Matanglawin, meanwhile, bagged the Top TV Program Household Favorites this year.

Also recognized for the same category were entertainment shows Agua Bendita, ASAP, Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Magkaribal, May Bukas Pa, Noah, Pilipinas Got Talent, Rated K, Showtime and Sineskwela.

Actress Gretchen Barretto was the one who received the award for Magkaribal. Barretto related to ABS-CBN News that this recognition is an early Christmas gift not just for her but for the whole cast.

“Punong puno ng pasasalamat on belalf of our cast, ‘yong pagiging No.1 namin ‘yong appreciation sa amin, isang malaking Christmas gift,” said Barretto.

She also shared that aside from the Anak TV Seal and the Star Awards, the now defunct television series is set to receive more recognitions, something which her partner Tony Boy Cojuangco was happy about.

“Dapat 7 lang na simbahan pupuntahan ko, pero I went to 9 churches and everyday nagsisimba ako! Sabi sa akin ni Tony noong nakakuha ako ng award, ‘Good girl.’ Sabi ko, ‘Thank you,’” she blissfully said.

Martin also expressed his pleasure over the recognition. “Nakaka-proud kasi second time na ako nabigyan ng award ng Anak TV Seal at nakakatuwa nakakabigay ako ng inspirasyon sa kabataan.”

Manzano, on the other hand, could not believe that he was chosen to be among the personalities awarded. “It's overwhelming kasi it's my first time and hopefully not the last. This is very special because boto ng kabataan ito.”

Meanwhile, Manzano’s mom, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, immediately sent her congratulatory message to her son.

The Anak TV Seal is given every year by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television. The Anak TV Seal is conferred to kid-friendly TV programs and personalities who are considered to be good influence on children.

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 No. 3: Albie Casino

The hottest newbie in town, Albie Casino is the Kapamilya Hunk 2010 number 3! Albie is one of the freshest faces of Star Magic.

As Christian, he is one of the reasons why many people are hooked to the number one teleserye, Mara Clara. Albie was first seen in Your Song Presents Gimik 2010.

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 No. 4: James Reid

Hailed as the PBB Teen Clash of 2010 Big Winner, James Reid is the Kapamilya Hunk 2010 number 4.

This Fil-Australian dude is seen on Shout Out and soon, in another youth-oriented show, Good Vibes! James is really a star to watch out for in 2011!

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 Number 5: Piolo Pascual

The ultimate hearthrob and leading man, Piolo Jose Pascual makes it as Kapamilya Hunk number 5!

Since 1994, Piolo has been a loyal kapamilya. He was seen in various teleseryes and movies mostly as the leading man of the two prime actresses of their time, Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto. He is also paired with Kristine Hermosa and KC Concepcion. Multiawarded actor and singer, Piolo got his first big break in 1998 as part of the mini-series Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako with Marvin Agustin and Kristine Hermosa.

He is seen nightly on the highly rated Noah.

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 No. 6: Sam Milby

PBB alumnus Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby or Sam Milby is the Kapamilya Hunk 2010 number 6.

After being eliminated from "Bahay ni Kuya", Sam became one of the hottest leading man in the country. He did several blockbuster movies with Toni Gonzaga and Anne Curtis. He was seen also in numerous teleseryes like Maging SIno Ka Man, Dyosa, Impostor and Idol. He also released several albums.

Kapamilya Hunk 2010 No. 7: Coco Martin

The Kapamilya Hunk 2010 number 7, Coco Martin started out in showbiz as one of the members of Star Magic's Star Circle Batch 9 in ABS-CBN. Martin's first cameo film appearance was in the 2001 film Luv Txt starring Judy Ann Santos, where he was credited under his real name, Rodel Nacianceno. After that he took a brief hiatus in acting.

Since then he has appeared in several TV advertisements before breaking back into showbiz with his lead debut film Masahista (Masseur) which won him the Young Critics Circle Best Actor Award in 2006. He also starred in Kaleldo (Summer Heat) in 2006.

Early in 2007, Coco became an exclusive artist of GMA Network, and appeared in several GMA TV shows starting with Daisy Siete. He also became a member of the boy-group The Studs. Martin was also seen in independent gay-oriented films Daybreak and Jay.

In 2008, Coco returned to ABS-CBN as an exclusive artist and was cast in Ligaw na Bulaklak as one of the regular members. He also starred in the drama series Tayong Dalawa where he won the Best Drama Actor in the 2009 Star Awards for Television. After Tayong Dalawa, he also starred in the afternoon soap opera titled Nagsimula sa Puso. He has then rejoined Star Magic.

In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo and had his leading role via Tonyong Bayawak. Recently, he starred in his first mainstream film Sa 'yo Lamang and was part of the musical primetime series, 1DOL.

He will be seen in the upcoming teleserye Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin with Lorna Tolentino.