Malparida on ABS-CBN

In the tradition of Rubi, ABS-CBN will bring another Latinovela about vengeance and love entitled Malparida, a 2010 Argentine telenovela. The main character, Renata (played by Juana Viale) is an antihero, a cold and scheming woman seeking revenge against a man that had caused the death of her mother. The term "Malparida" denotes in Spanish a woman of questionable reputation. Malparida premieres on January 3.

The plot of Malparida is as follows:

Twenty years ago, Lorenzo Uribe discovered true love with Maria Herrera and began a romance. Lorenzo was rich, married, and had a young son: Lautaro. Maria was poor and unknown to Lorenzo, had a daughter called Renata. Maria's mother, Gracia, wanted her daughter to catch this rich man at all costs and convinced her that pregnancy would assure this. But before she could tell him, Uribe was pressured by his father to respect his obligations and regretfully ended the romance. He never knew that Maria gave birth to a child of his, an autistic son called Manu. Gracia drove her already depressed and heartbroken daughter Maria to commit suicide, and ended up raising Renata, teaching her to hate Lorenzo and blame him for Maria's death. The story begins when Renata decides to take revenge on Lorenzo. Her mission was to seduce him, get him madly in love with her, leave him and watch him die of love. However, she didn't count on falling in love with Lautaro nor did she know of Lorenzo's dangerous brother, the Admiral.

"Mandirigmang Lobo" Joins Imortal

New characters will join the hit ABS-CBN fantaserye "Imortal" and they are collectively known as the "Mandirigmang Lobo"!

Mandirigmang Lobo also includes Carlos Agassi, Nikki Bacolod, Van Roxas, Fred Payawan, Gem Ramos, David Chua, Joyce So, Heidi Riego, Michael Elhag and many more.

John Lloyd Cruz, Gary Valenciano and Charice on 1 @ 11 Concert

Joel Cruz – Philippines’ scent magnate opens 2011 with an grand show entitled “1 @ 11” slated on January 8 at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

The event will also become the venue for the formal launch of Charice, Gary Valenciano and John Lloyd Cruz as Aficionado Germany Perfumes and Joel Cruz Signatures International newest endorsers.

The event will also feature other star endorsers of Aficionado Germany Perfumes and Joel Cruz Signatures like Ejay Falcon, Erich Gonzales, Pauleen Luna and Alfred Vargas.

Charice will have 3 variants of patented scents made especially for her namely “Charice Perfume for Women,” “Charice Unisex Perfume,” and another men’s cologne under her name. Gary Valenciano, meanwhile, has two variants aptly called “Gary Valenciano for Aficionado” both for men and women.

The show will feature Charice and Gary V together for the very first time in a huge musical event in a big venue as SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. The event will also showcase an impressive assembly of the country’s top male and female models as they sashay their way through the runway wearing Joel Cruz Signatures’ newest apparel collection.

Pop/rock band Kamikazee will power the house after the fashion show and the main concert event of Charice and Gary V. Other great surprises await the audiences as Joel Cruz will give away special prizes amounting over a million pesos!

Over-all event direction is by Roxanne Lapus and Robby Carmona directs the event’s special fashion show segment.

Kapamilya Stars Give Love on Christmas Day!

Giving back the love to the people who supported them in their own little way are celebrities Kris Aquino, Deither Ocampo, Derek Ramsay, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Maliksi Morales, Karylle and Empress Shuck who organized separate or joint gift-giving missions in time for the Yuletide season.

Kris Aquino spread her kind of love by distributing Noche Buena gift packs in her native Tarlac and in Pasig City. ''Alam naman natin na it's the time na ang mga magkaka-pamilya nagkakasama-sama. So kung meron tayong konting maitutulong para magaing maganda ang Noche Buena nila...'' Kris shared on ''Showbiz News Ngayon,'' Dec. 24. Joining Kris in the sharing mission were Pokwang and Diether Ocampo. ''Si Pokie nandito. Before seven in the morning nagkita na kami. Nag-convoy kami papunta dito. Si Diet nagpunta din dito para makasama ang mga Tarlaquenos. It just so happened na marami akong mga mababait na kaibigan who wanted to help me with this project,'' Kris said. ''Napaunlakan natin 'yung invitation sa atin ni Kris dahil siyemre tuwing ganitong okasyon lang tayo laging nagkakasama-sama. Siyempre namigay tayo ng Noche Buena packs na dala ni Kris,'' Diet said. Kris visited Maybunga Elementary School in Pasig City where nine barangays of 1,500 families benefited from her Noche Buena gift packs. The TV host explained why she chose Pasig as beneficiary. '''Noy garnered... Pasig was one of the highest as far as votes is concerned. Sabi sa akin ng mga barangay captain sa tinagal-tagal na daw first time na-experience ng Pasig na may nagregalo na representative ng national government kaya happy naman ako na I was able to do it,'' Kris related. Although it is physically taxing as ''maraming mga activities, maraming ginagawa pero it feels good kasi Christmas naman na puwede kang magpasalamat sa lahat ng nagpaganda ng mga taon mo.''

Derek Ramsay, who is one of World Vision's ambassadors, cheered up residents of Barangay Bustamante in Isabela, which were badly struck by typhoon Juan.

Angelica Panganiban's boyfriend joined the World Vision Noche Buena Caravan and distributed construction materials and gift packs. The hunk actor felt good as he is able to reach out for people devastated by the past typhoon. ''It was really moving. It's just amazing how just being there put a smile on their face and it's something for them to talk about for that day, for that week. Masarap ang feeling na alam mo na pinaganda mo 'yung Christmas nila.''

Young that they are, child wonders Ziajian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and Maliksi Morales brought Yuletide cheers to indigents children in a gift-giving activity arranged by the Kapamilya network at the ABS-CBN chapel on Dec. 21. The activities included giving of gifts, feeding the children and bonding with the impoverished kids. ''Masaya po kami kasi nagse-share po kami ng mga blessings po namin,'' Zaijian quipped. Maliksi echoed the feeling. ''Masaya po kasi ang Pasko ay pagbibigayan sa mga bata ng mga blessings.''

Since 2005, hunk actor Diether Ocampo has been giving love on Christmas through his K.I.D.S. (Kabataang Inyong Dapat Suportahan) Foundation. Diet's group visited a town in Batangas this year. Together with some volunteers from other organizations, Diet organized a medical-dental and gift-giving missions. ''Lumilibot naman talaga kami. Hopefully makaikot tayo sa maraming areas para maka-distrubute ng mga school supplies,'' Diet said, adding about 700 kids registered for the activity. The actor is grateful to Batangas Governor Vilma Santos for supporting his mission. ''May mga pinadala na health workers si Gov. Vi (Vilma Santos) kaya malaki ang pasasalamat natin sa grupo and of course sa ating butihing governor. May iba't ibang volunteers din galing sa iba't ibang organizations. Naging very fulfilling din naman na nakakatulong tayo.'' Diet is grateful over the steady stream of graces he received this year. ''I'm so thankful at malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa Diyos sa lahat ng mga sumusuporta sa atin.'' With this, his heart is happy this Christmas even though he's loveless at the moment. ''Sa dami ng mga batang napapasaya natin at mga pamilyang natutulungan din natin dito sa iba't ibang parte ng lalawigan, talagang very warm ang ating Pasko.''

Karylle once again treated sick kids of Child Haus (Center for Help Improvement on Life Development), a halfway home for children afflicted with various diseases, to a film screening. She's been a volunteer for Child Haus for five years now. ''Enjoy na enjoy ang kids. Nakaupo sila doon. Konting pindot lang may darating for the popcorn, ganyan. Enjoy na enjoy silang mag-recline ng seat. Simpleng joy lang na gano'n. Talagang kahit for one afternoon talagang they felt super special,'' Karylle recalled. Victor Basa, who joined Karylle in this mission, is thankful for the experience. ''We wanna say thank you kasi when you see the kids inside talagang parang treated na sila talaga, eh,'' he said. Karylle's mom, Zsa Zsa Padilla, was happy to learn that ''for them this Christmas daw is the best Christmas.'' ''Ang daming naka-line-up. Sana mas maging generous tayo ngayong Christmas,'' she said.

Wendy Valdez was touched by the kids' gesture of giving back the love they received from the participating celebrities. ''Ang sweet nila. Nagbigay sila ng mga cards. Talagang pinaghirapan nila 'yung pag-drawing,'' Wendy shared.

Empress Shuck looked back on her roots in Sta. Cruz, Manila by surprising her neighbors with a gift-giving activity. ''Masarap mag-look back sa pinanggalingan....'yung naranasan namin dati...'yung experience ko. Masaya rin ako na isang araw 'pag naging successful na ako tutulungan ko 'yung mga kaya kong tulungan. Masaya rin ako dahil nagagawa ko na ito at sana magtuloy-tuloy na,'' she told ''SNN.'' The young actress hopes 2011 would be a better year. ''Sana mas marami pang maging successful na mangyari sa akin. Sana mas dumami pa akong ma-achieve, na matupad pa 'yung mga pangarap ko.''

On Spotlight: Benjamin de Guzman of Shout Out!

Wala na raw mahihiling pa ang Shoutout mainstay na si Benjamin de Guzman dahil na rin sa dami ng blessings na dumaan sa kanyang buhay ngayong taon.

Sa panayam kay Benjamin sa bakuran ng ABS-CBN, sinabi niya na happy siya sa itinatakbo ng kanyang career. Dalawa ang regular shows niya ngayon—ang Shoutout ng ABS-CBN at My Driver Sweet Lover ng TV5.

Aniya, "Halos lahat naman kasi ng hiniling ko sa Kanya, ibinigay na Niya sa akin. Mula sa pagkakaroon ng masaya at nagmamahalang pamilya hanggang sa magandang career."

Masaya rin daw si Benjamin dahil sa mga oportunidad na ibinibigay sa kanya ng Kapamilya network.

"Happy ako ngayon sa ABS-CBN kasi hindi nila ako pinababayaan. Dito ko na-experience yung grabeng workshops talaga para mahasa kung ano mang talento meron ka.

"Para kapag nabigyan ka na ng project, magaling ka na talaga at kaya mo nang gampanan kung ano man ang ipagawa ng direktor sa 'yo.

"Bukod sa masarap ding katrabaho ang mga matagal na rin at lumaki na sa ABS-CBN kasi napakabait nila sa akin. Like Robi Domingo, Enchong Dee, Arron Villaflor, Enrique Gil...

"Thankful din ako sa kanila [ABS CBN] kasi pinayagan nila akong gawin pa rin yung My Driver Sweet Lover, kaya napapanood pa din ako sa TV5."

Ayaw na lang daw i-entertain ni Benjamin ang mga nang-iintriga sa kanya sa kanyang paglipat from TV5 to ABS-CBN.

"Naku, ayaw ko na lang po intindihin kung ano man ang sinasabi ng iba, na kesyo wala daw akong utang na loob sa TV5, na basta ko na lang iniwan at lumipat ako ng ABS-CBN.

"Tumatanaw naman ako ng utang na loob sa TV5. Lagi ko namang sinasabi na thankful ako sa kanila, kasi sa kanila ako nagsimula at naging maganda naman ang pakikitungo nila sa akin.

"At hindi ko rin naman itinatago na sa TV5 ako nagkaroon ng kauna-unahan kong award mula sa Star Awards For TV sa kategoryang Best New Male TV Personality para sa Midnight DJ guesting ko."

Bakit nga ba siya lumipat ng network?

"Actuall, desisyon po yun ng parents at manager ko. Bago ako lumipat, kinausap nila ako at ipinaliwanag nila sa akin ang lahat-lahat. Ang sabi ko, kausapin muna ang TV5 bago ako lumipat.

"Sabi ng manager ko, pinagre-report ako sa ABS-CBN kasi may bagong teen show na bubuksan. Ito nga pong Shoutout.

"Tamang-tama na nawala na yung character ko sa BFGF [teen show sa TV5]. At dahil hilig ko talaga ang kumanta at sumayaw, dahil galing ako sa boyband, kaya sabi ko, sige i-try ko.

"Tapos nung pumunta ako ng ASBS-CBN, masuwerteng nakuha ako kaya nag-start na ako mag-workshop. Hanggang sa magsimula nang mapanood ang Shoutout.

"Ang alam ko, kinausap ng manager ko yung mga boss ng TV5 kaya maayos naman ang paglipat ko. Yun nga lang, hindi ko talaga naiwasang malungkot nung nagpapaalam na ako kasi pamilya na kaming lahat.

"Tapos, nakita ko yung ibang co-artists ko na umiiyak at sinasabihan akong huwag na lumipat, kaya nalungkot din ako. Pero buo na kasi yung desisyon namin na subukan ko na magtrabaho sa ABS-CBN."

Bukod sa Shoutout, ano pa ang magiging show niya sa ABS-CBN?

"Sa ngayon kasi nasa Shoutout pa lang ako every Thursday at Friday, pero nagge-guest na rin ako sa ASAP.

"Hopefully next year, sana mabigyan ako ng primetime soap naman sa ABS-CBN para magamit ko naman yung talent ko sa acting."

Isa rin sa plano ni Benjamin sa susunod na taon ay magbalik-eskuwela at ipagpatuloy ang kanyang kursong Culinary Arts.

"Kasi ngayong 2010, sinubukan ko, hindi puwede. Kasi nga sunud-sunod ang trabaho, tapos nagkaroon pa ako ng show sa Hong Kong. Kaya hindi talaga kinaya yung schedules.

"Pero susubukan ko sa 2011 na mag-aral ulit, gusto ko kasing makatapos ng Culinary. Dream ko kasi na magkaroon ng sariling restaurant balang-araw at ako ang head cook!" natatawa niyang sabi.

"Yun kasi yung na-miss ko nung mag-artista na ako, yung pumasok sa school. Kasi nung dumami na yung projects ko, automatic nag-stop na talaga ako, kasi laging pagod at puyat.

"Malalaman ko 'yan sa 2011. Kasi kung madadagdagan ulit yung shows ko, baka hindi ko na naman makaya. Pero sana matupad ko yung pangako ko next year na makabalik sa eskuwela."

Kris Aquino Defends Ai-Ai delas Alas for the MMFF Best Actress Trophy

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino defended her show business friend Ai Ai delas Alas after the latter won the Metro Manila Film Festival's Best Actress trophy for her film "Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To."

During the event, several people questioned delas Alas's victory. Joan Cabaldo-Bañaga, line producer of Cinemabuhay and Studio 5's “Rosario", said she was surprised that Jennylyn Mercado was not nominated for the best actress category.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Kris said delas Alas gave her best in the film and really deserved to win.

She noted that like Mercado, she was also not nominated. (Kris is starring in the horror movie "Dalaw.")

"I didn't get a single nomination so I have no reaction about that, hindi ba? Good sports kami (ni Ai Ai). Kasi as I've always said ang pinaka-importante ang pagbayad ng tao ng pinaghirapan nilang pera sa takilya, hindi ba? So for me that is award enough. So I would like to thank everybody. Consistent kami, on Day 2 pang number 3 kami. So thank you," she said.

She said that she's happy and proud of delas Alas.

"Super happy for her. Sabi ko sa kanya, Ano ka ba hindi ka drama. Tapos sabi niya, 'Ako ang mananalo, friendship.' So tama. So congrats, friendship! I'm so proud of you," Aquino said.

Aquino said she is super happy that her movie did not bomb at the box office.

"Kung hindi ako kumikita, didibdibin ko ito ng husto pero dahil kumikita ang pelikula ay super happy ako," she said.

Robin Padilla's New Married Life on The Buzz Magazine

In the latest issue of The Buzz Magasin, Robin Padilla shares more anecdotes about his whirlwind love story with Mariel Rodriguez and the adjustments he had to make after getting married again unexpectedly. The action star admits that he was totally caught by surprise by his growing feelings towards Mariel after working with her on his short hosting stint in Wowowee. “Walang plano yun. Wala naman akong intensyon na maghanap ng mapapangasawa. Sa totoo lang, ang target ko kasi maging binata na lang. Hindi ko rin naranasan ang mag-binata kaya lang ang pag-ibig talaga, hindi pinaplano, nararamdaman mo,” he says in the exclusive interview with Eddie Littlefield.

The 41-year-old hunk says he also had reservations about admitting his feelings for Mariel because of their more than 10 year age gap. “Pinigil ko pa yun, natatakot akong ma-basted. Bata eh,” he admits. In the cover story, Robin also clarifies the issue that they did not have a formal courtship. “Mali yung sinasabi ng iba na walang ligawan, mayroon, ano ba sila? Hinarana na nga, may mga sumunod pa doon,” he shares.

Now that they are married, Robin admits he had to undergo a period of adjustment again after living the bachelor life since his divorce in 2009. “Ang tagal kong nabuhay mag-isa. Kung minsan nasisipa, nasisiko (sa kama). Siguro nasanay na akong walang katabi. Parang na-rewind yung buhay ko. Nag-asawa talaga ako,” he admits. Robin admits that Mariel also had to adjust by being a doting wife, even though she admits she doesn’t know how to cook. “Pinipilit niya, puro paso yan sa pagpriprito. Sabi ko ‘Huwag mong pilitin baka madisgrasya ka pa. Dahan-dahan yan. Mag-aral ka muna ng pormal na pagluluto.’ Kasi nakakaawa (siya) puro talsik ng mantika,” he shares. This holiday season, Robin hopes to get the chance to go on a real honeymoon with Mariel if their schedule permits. He is currently busy working on a new teleserye with Bea Alonzo which will be shown next year as well as doing post-production on the movie that he and Mariel made in India.

Read more on Robin Padilla and other juicy scoops on your favorite artists in the January issue of The Buzz Magasin out now in newsstands and bookstores nationwide.

Gerald Anderson Knows His New Team-Up Might Result to Controversies

Matindi ang mga pinagdaanang intriga ni Gerald Anderson noong nakaraang taon lalo na iyong may kinalaman sa kanyang leading lady na si Kim Chiu. Naayos naman ang lahat at sa paghihiwalay muna ng kanilang love team ay nanatiling maayos ang kanilang pagkakaibigan. “’Yung bond namin hindi masisira, she’ll always be special,” pahayag ni Gerald tungkol kay Kim.

Iwas naman si Gerald nang kamustahin siya at ang relasyon niya ngayon kay Bea Alonzo na diumano’y naging girlfriend niya dati. “Okay naman. Lahat naman kami masaya,” safe na sagot ni Gerald. Iniwasan naman ng aktor na magkomento hinggil sa isyung pagkakaroon niya ng love triangle with Kim at Bea. “Wala po focus muna ako sa positive stuff and ‘yun lang ang gagawin ko ngayon,” diin niya.

Kung si Kim ay itatambal muna kay Matteo Guidicelli para sa upcoming teleserye sa 2011 na Binondo Girl, si Gerald naman ay magkakaroon ng dalawang leading ladies sa dalawang magkahiwalay na proyekto; kay Sarah Geronimo para sa pelikula at kay Jewel Mische para sa teleserye.

Masaya namang ibinalita ni Gerald na nakapag-meeting na siya kasama sina Sarah para sa gagawing pelikula next year. “Nag-meeting kami nagkaroon kami ng bonding, workshop lahat kami pareho kaming excited. Sobra kaming excited syempre kinakabahan (andun) ‘yung pressure but ‘yung excitement ang nangingibabaw sa lahat,” pag-amin ng aktor.

Dagdag pa ng aktor, nagkaroon na siya ng pagkakataon na makilala ang aktres na si Jewel pero hindi pa nila ganun kakilala ang isa’t isa. “Nakilala ko na siya pero hindi ko pa siya nakakausap but sa nakikita ko at sa mga naririnig ko ay mabait at excited din siya.”

Hindi naman nangangamba si Gerald sa posibilidad na ma-link siya sa kanyang mga bagong leading ladies. “Kahit hindi kami single, alam ko mali-link pa rin kami sa isat-isa dahil magkasama kami sa trabaho. But sa amin gagawin lang po namin ‘yung trabaho namin.”

Ai-Ai delas Alas Overwhelmed for Her MMFF Best Actress Award

During the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival awards night held last December 26 at the Meralco theater in Pasig, Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To lead star Ai Ai Delas Alas could barely hold back the tears as she accepted the award for Festival Best Actress. The family comedy had bagged a total of nine awards for the night, which also included Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress.

The 46-year-old comedienne admitted that she felt the pressure building up as her film started winning more and more awards throughout the night. This was because the Best Actress award was one of the last to be announced during the show. It was hard not to see the mixture of happiness and relief when Ai Ai went onstage to receive the award. “Siyempre, nakakahiya naman kung sila nanalo, ako hindi. Nung nanalo si Uge (Eugene Domingo’s nickname) ng Best Supporting tapos si Direk (Wenn Deramas) Best Director sabi ko ‘hindi ko kinaya, mamamatay ako, nanginginig ako.’ Di ba iyak ako ng iyak? Totoo yun, kaya ako umiyak kasi natatakot ako, kasi nahihiya ako, ‘pag hindi ako nanalo hindi ba nakakahiya? Diyos ko, thank you. Thank you, Lord. Maraming salamt po, pati sa jurors. Siyempre MMFF thank you so much sa mga taong bumoto at sa Star Cinema, sa ABS-CBN family, siyempre salamat kay Direk Wenn, at sa lahat ng mga anak ko sa movie, kay Marvin, Shaina, Nikki, lahat sila magagaling dito, salamat talaga,” she said.

Ai Ai also thanked her present manager Boy Abunda, as well as her former talent managers. She also didn’t forget to thank her friends from the press, but didn’t have the time to name everyone. “Yung mga nakalimutan ko po pasensya na, papasalamatan ko na lang kayo sa labas. Siyempre dini-dedicate ko itong award na ito sa mga anak ko,” she adds.

Ai Ai also shared her award with Rosario lead actress Jennylyn Mercado, who surprisingly did not make it into being nominated in the Best Actress category. Instead, Ai Ai’s co-nominees were Marian Rivera and Carla Abellana (for Super Inday and the Golden Bibe and Shake, Rattle & Roll XII respectively). Ai Ai nonetheless admitted that she had considered Jennylyn to be a worthy contender. “Si Jennylyn na mahigpit kong kalaban. Jennylyn para sa iyo rin ito, pasensya ka na, total matanda naman ako sayo, bigay mo na ito sa akin! Bibigyan na lang kita ng marami next time,” she commented in jest.

Ai Ai also dedicated her award to one of her closest friends in showbiz, Dalaw actress Kris Aquino (who arrived at the event escorted by a group of PSG bodyguards). “Friendship, sabi mo asa ako, oh eto na oh. nanalo ako,” she triumphantly stated. Ai Ai said her Best Actress win was definitely an answered prayer for her. “Sabi ko kay God, ‘God sana mag-top grosser kami tsaka sana Best Actress ako.’ Ayan, binigay niya agad. Isa na lang ang hinihiling ko na hindi niya binibigay, na mapangasawa ko si Vic Sotto, para pag may movie kami, kami na ang magpo-produce, hindi ko na siya kalaban sa film fest. Amin na lahat ng kita. Yun na lang ang hihintayin ko Lord,” she revealed to the laughing crowd.

Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To Dominates at the MMFF Awards Night

Last December 26, Star Cinema MMFF entry Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To was the undisputed big winner in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival held at the Meralco theater in Pasig City. The comedy bagged nine awards including Best Picture, Best Actress (Ai Ai Delas Alas), Best Director (Wenn Deramas), Best Supporting Actress (Eugene Domingo), Best Child Performer (Xyriel Manabat), Best Musical Score, Best Gender Sensitive Film, Best Story, and Best Screenplay. That was also the highest number of awards won by a film that night. The movie’s lead star Ai Ai Delas Alas led the cast in accepting the award onstage.

“Salamat sa Metro Manila filmfest. Touched kami. Binuhos po namin ang puso’t kaluluwa namin sa picture na ito. Maraming salamat po sa mga jurors. Ang galing niyo pumili. Tama. Tama lahat,” she says in jest as the audience broke into laughter.

A tearful Ai Ai also thanked her reel and real-life offspring. “Lahat ng mga anak ko, ang gagaling dito, congrats anak. Congrats sa buong Star Cinema, kay Tita Malou (Santos), at kay Ma’am Charo (Santo-Concio). Sabi niya sa akin (bago mag-awards night), ‘Ai Ai ikaw ang winner’. Sabi ko ‘Thank you po Ma’am Charo,” she shares.

Star Cinema’s animated entry RPG:Metanoia was also successful as they went home with four awards including Best Sound Recording, Best Theme Song, Festival award for 3rd Best Picture and a special citation for being the Best Gender Sensitive Film in animation.

Albert Martinez’s directorial debut film Rosario won recognition in seven categories, Best Supporting Actor (Dolphy, who also won the Best Actor award for his RVN-produced film Father Jejemon), Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Cinematographer, Best Festival Float, Festival award for 2nd Best Picture and the Gatpuno Cultural Award. Other awardees included Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote which won the Best Makeup and Best Visual Effects awards and Super Inday and the Golden Bibe which shared the Best Sound Recording Award along with RPG:Metanoia. Adolf Alix’s indie film entry Presa, which competed with four other entries in the category, won the P100,000 cash prize. Other special awards include male and female Face of the Night which was won by Bong Revilla Jr. and Sam Pinto while the Best Dressed Male and Female Celebrity award was brought home by couple Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado. Ruffa Gutierrez hosted the star-studded event along with her brothers Richard and Raymond Gutierrez.