Happy Yipee Yehey Contestant Wins PhP1 Million

A contestant of “Happy Yipee Yehey” from Iloilo City brought home PhP1 million Saturday after winning the “Pera o Bayong” jackpot.

Felix Aguadera won the jackpot prize after choosing the "bayong" instead of cash.

Aguadera said it was a blessing in disguise because he wants to surprise his sick father on Father's Day.

He also plans to use his winnings to build his own home, as well as ensure the future of his two children.

Aguadera thanked “Happy Yipee Yehey,” especially host John Estrada for his success.

Last May 6, a 24-year-old contestant also became a grand winner when she won a brand new jeepney.

Jang Geun-seok Returns to ABS-CBN

Korean hearthrob Jang Geun-seok is back on ABS-CBN. He now stars as Moo-gyeol, Moon Geun-yeong's marriage simulation partner and a vocalist of an indie rock band.

Marry Me Mary premieres this Monday afternoon, June 20, on the first and true home of asianovela, ABS-CBN.

Gerald Anderson Topbills New Teleserye Budoy

Young actor Gerald Anderson is elated to have been chosen as the lead star of "Budoy," the newest TV series to join the prime time line-up of ABS-CBN.

"I am at a loss for words. Overwhelmed ako sa kuwento, sa casting. Mayroon pa akong bagong leading lady. Kasama ko sina Ms. Zsa Zsa, Mylene. Sobrang excited kaming mag-start," said Anderson.

He noted that the characters have a different kind of depth and the story is filled with a lot of twists.

Aside from this, Anderson revealed that he is hoping the kids would pick up important values from the new soap, such as the importance of education given the declining rate of literacy among Filipinos at present.

The actor said he is looking forward to working with actress Jessy Mendiola as his newest leading lady.

"Sobra siyang beautiful. Excited akong makatrabaho siya kahit magkasama na kami sa isa pang soap ('Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo')," he said.

Anderson also acknowledged that the upcoming soap will test his chemistry with Mendiola.

Meanwhile, he also took time to answer a question about his relationship with his former partner, actress Kim Chiu.

"Sanay na kami. Si Kim may project na hindi din ako kasama. Labas na po ako [regarding sa] mga manliligaw ni Kim. Sobrang tagal na po niyan," he said.

He also told the media that he is always open to dating.

On the other hand, Mendiola is still amazed at the opportunity to work with a brilliant cast.

"Hindi lang balik prime time ako, pero sobrang bigatin pa. Mga beteranong aktor at sikat [ang kasama ko]. Sana magustuhan ng mga tao ang tambalan namin ni Gerald at mabigyan namin ng justice ang bawat character," she said.

Mendiola also said she is open to people criticizing her over the "Kimerald" issue and acknowledged it as part of her job.

"'Yong role ko mas mature. Hindi siya sultry or seductive pero mas mature in a way sa pag-iisip at pagsasalita. Pati 'yong soap 'di naman nagfo-focus sa love team kundi more on family," she said.

Anderson and Mendiola will be working along Zsa Zsa Padilla, Janice de Belen and Mylene Dizon in the series.

Budoy is an "advocacy-serye" about mentally-challenged people.

Good Vibes Adds Up Kilig on Sunday Viewing

It’s not Valentine’s day on Sunday (June 19), but it’s definitely going to be sweet and romantic for viewers of the country’s leading youth-oriented program “Good Vibes” on ABS-CBN.

This coming episode, Ara (Yen Santos) finally gets to spend time alone with Marc (Sam Concepcion), a friend she has secretly admired for a long time. See if Marc chooses to reciprocate her feelings or stays focused on winning back his ex-girlfriend Monique (Coleen Garcia).

His half-brother Troy (Enrique Gil) is also near in confronting his own love issues with Geleen (Linn Oeymo), their fellow Sinagdiwa dancer. Troy has to find creative ways to bridge the gap between him and Geleen, who unlike him, grew up in comfort and luxury.

Pinoy Big Brother cuties Ivan Dorschner (Gab) and James Reid (Spencer), on the other hand, get into a duel for the affection of Devon Seron’s Maribeth. Jaevon fans (James-Devon) will surely be excited to hear that James will be serenading Devon in one scene.
The two have been linked ever since their days inside the PBB house.


With the show going the next level in “kilig,” many are wondering if the feelings between the co-stars would transcend the boob tube. Take Sam and Coleen as an example. The two have reportedly been spending a lot of time together on the set.

Sam, who has evolved from being the precocious sing and dance act in “Little Big Star” into a certified teen actor-heartthrob, said he feels at ease when he’s with Coleen.

“She’s really fun to be with. It doesn’t feel like work when I’m with her because she just makes you feel comfortable,” he said.

Asked if he’s ready to fall in love, the talented lad just said, “You never know when you’re falling in love. It just happens. I can’t really tell, but if it does happen then I’m ready for it.”

Devon, meanwhile, isn’t ready for a commitment as she’d rather focus on her work and studies. She, however, admitted that she fancied her new “love team” Ivan when they were still housemates in PBB.

“Crush? Of course, Ivan’s very handsome. But we’ve remained just close friends ever since PBB,” she clarified.
Linn, meanwhile, opened up about what she looks for in a boyfriend. She said, “What I look for in a guy is simple. I want him to love and respect me for who I am and what I do.”

Her partner in the show, Enrique, on the other hand, seems focused on his career, especially now that he’s juggling two shows in “Good Vibes” and “Mula sa Puso.” But he does, however, play an important role off-cam as the object of “paglilihi” of Dominic Ochoa’s pregnant wife.

Dominic, who plays the dad of Enrique and Sam in the show, shared his excitement on celebrating Father’s Day this year. The original “Gimik” alumnus added he relates to his character Nestor.

“I’m similar to Nestor Pedroza because I make sure to be responsible always, that I spend quality time with my family and that I have an open communication with my wife about everything,” he said.

The question now is this: will he have the same reaction when Nestor finally learns about the secret relationship between his eldest child Carmi, played by Kristel Moreno, and the younger Franco, played by Arron Villaflor?

Find out in the most kilig episode to date of “Good Vibes,” this Sunday (June 19), after “ASAP Rocks” on ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN's Larunungan Launched in ToyCon

ABS-CBN, Hero TV, Studio 23 and ABS-CBN Multimedia proudly present its toy booth in the Asia’s biggest annual toy event, the TOYCON, which takes flight on June 18 and 19, 10a.m. to 9p.m. at the Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3 SM Megamall.

Besides the educational Kapamilya-inspired toys that will be sold in the ABS-CBN Licensing booth and the Amped gaming booth by ABS-CBN Multimedia, ABS-CBN Integrated Public Service also sets up a donation box inside the Hero TV booth for its Larunungan: Kalinga Kapamilya Toy Drive. The project encourages the public, especially kids, to show their love and support for other children by donating toys and other educational materials. The goal is to collect toys for the about 1.9 million kindergarten students who recently enrolled in the 38,000 schools and day care centers nationwide.

In the launching of its Larunungan: Kalinga Kapamilya Toy Drive recently, Gelo Perez, brother of toy drive ambassador late actor AJ Perez, said education has always been the priority of his brother. “For someone as young as he was, with the help of our parents, I am very proud of my brother’s determination to prioritize education and made it a strong foundation in his very short but very meaningful life.”

Among the toys which can be donated are puzzles, multicolored spindle, fit-in geometric shapes, wooden beads, graded cylinders or any shapes with graduated sizes, number, shapes and color sorter, number play cubes, colored cubes, table blocks, floor blocks, domino type toys, matching card games, game boards, learning charts, activity books, shape sorting games, dolls, lego, dress up frames, carpenter tools, garden play tools, play dough materials, doll bed with doll accessories, number play cubes, peg board with 100 pegs, inch cubes and assessment box.

Meanwhile, now on its 10th year, the annual TOYCON features an exhibit of the year’s biggest movie, “Green Lantern” by DC Comics and Warner Brothers Pictures. Green Lantern-inspired activities such as cosplay contest, toy exhibit, custom art and figures, face-painting and scavenger hunt, take place in the TOYCON.

Another big movie highlight is the last installment of the Harry Potter movie series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Original costumes and movie props from previous Harry Potter movies will be on display at the TOYCON, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

Other movies highlighting the convention are Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Captain America care of Solar-UIP Films and Paramount Pictures.

TOYCON will also be the host event for the Asia Cosplay Meet Philippines (ACMP) competition, an international cosplay competition which is the annual qualifier to the Singapore Asia Cosplay Meet finals. ACMP will determine the best cosplayers of the country who will travel to Singapore on June 25 to 27 and compete with the cosplayers from Singapore, Malaysia and Korea.

Besides the cosplay scene, there will be panel discussions featuring various creators and artists who have made it big in the international scene with their work in comics and toy designing. Guest artists include superstars in the DC and Marvel comics, Leinil Yu, Gerry Alanguilan, Harvey Tolibao, Jay Anacleto, Stephen Segovia, Carlos Pagulayan, and much more! And there will also be an exhibit from Secret Fresh which will feature renowned toy art designs from Amanda Visell and Carlos East of the Beast Brothers, with local toy artists, Nemo Aguila and JP Cuison.

Visit the Kapamilya toy booth and partake in the Larunungan: Kapamilya Kalinga Toy drive on June 18 and 19, 10a.m. to 9p.m. at the Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall.

Tambayan 101 DJ Chacha Sings Mwahmwah-Tsuptsup!

Gone are the days when radio deejays were simply introducing songs. Now, they are celebrities in their own right, appearing on television shows, getting commercial deals, and yes, even coming up with their very own songs.

Such is the case of Tambayan 101.9’s DJ Chacha, who soared to popularity because of her witty adlibs, sexy spiels, and most of all, her popular tagline “mwahmwah-tsuptsup.”

A combination of two words which both pertain to a kiss, “mwahmwah-tsuptsup” is Chacha’s signature line in her late night program that airs from 9pm to 1am on ABS-CBN’s FM radio station. While the program’s timselot is usually associated with a quiet and mellow type of programming, it’s the opposite on this side of the FM radio band.

Chacha’s program starts out with “Ano’ng Meron,” a segment wherein listeners can share about whatever is going on with their lives. “They usually end talking about love issues,” Chacha said.

Things heat up when the clock strikes 12 midnight and “Sexy Time” begins. The segment, targeted at adults, encourages people to talk about their naughty escapades. A caller is put on-air and he or she would open up to Chacha. “We do talk about sex but of course, it’s never vulgar,” Chacha explained. “If you try to listen to the segment, it’s actually really funny!”

At the end of each call, the caller would get the chance to do the “mwahmwah-tsuptsup” with Chacha. “I always tell them, you take care of the ‘mwahmwah’ part, and I’ll do the ‘tsuptsup!’” she exclaimed. Fans of the program highly anticipate this portion, that some even resort to inventing stories for Sexy Time just so they would be put on-air and they could get to experience the “mwahmwah-tsuptsup.”

The tagline is such a hit that even Ted Failon asks Chacha to deliver her famous tagline whenever Chacha does her showbiz reports in DZMM 630. Mall shows which she hosts are also never complete without her saying the tagline much to the delight of her fans.

This made Star Records sit up, take notice, and offer her a recording contract.

Composer Kiks Salazar of Bellhaus Entertainment came up with a novelty song entitled “Mwahmwah-Tsuptsup,” and this was produced in coordination with Star Records. The song is currently featured on Tambayan 101.9’s “Click Dito,” which highlights songs that have the potential to become a hit.

And it is indeed on its way to becoming a hit. Now available on digital distribution through www.starrecords.ph, the song has been downloaded many times over by Chacha’s loyal fans. It will also be available soon for mobile download.

The 23-year old deejay is ecstatic about this. “The song is really cute and I’m happy that people like it,” Chacha said. “Now I’m hoping the song becomes a dance craze too just like the songs of other novelty singers!”

With a loyal fanbase on Facebook and a number of fan clubs to her name, it sure isn’t impossible. And so if you ever chance upon her doing a mall show, don’t be surprised if the host also doubles as a front act.

Tune in to Chacha’s program on Tambayan 101.9 San Ka Pa! on the FM radio band or listen online and enjoy the live video stream on www.tambayan1019.com from 9pm to 1am.

Marry Me Mary Premieres This Monday

You are cordially invited to the oddest and most complicated marriage of the year beginning Monday (June 20) as ABS-CBN premieres “Marry Me Mary,” the newest Koreanovela craze to hit your afternoon viewing.

Marry Me Mary stars Moon Geun Young and Jang Geun Suk.

KC Concepcion Downplays Good Reviews of her Acting on Forever and a Day

KC Concepcion said that her role in her current movie, Forever And A Day, is an answered prayer because it is out of her comfort zone. KC played the role of Raffy, a young woman with a terminal disease and who is afraid to live life to the fullest. Sam Milby plays KC’s leading man.

The actress-host was flattered by director Cathy Garcia-Molina’s comments that KC proved herself an effective actress in the movie. “Maraming salamat kay Direk Cathy, hindi ko ito magagawa kung wala siya. Matagal akong naghintay bago ako gumawa ng pelikula ulit.” Her previous movie was I’ll Be There, exactly one year ago, which also starred her father Gabby Concepcion and Jericho Rosales.

KC was also sentimental during the premiere night because her grandmother, Mommy Elaine, attended the event. She related that her grandma has been a big influence on her in her pursuit of a showbiz career. “Siya ang dahilan kung bakit nagkaroon ng ako interest sa showbiz. Alam ko rin naman supportive ang mommy ko pero ang lola ko talaga ang very excited na makita ako sa ganitong trabaho. Nagti-text nga kami habang nanonood ng pelikula. Kahit ‘di kami madalas magkita gumagawa kami ng way na magkita kami.”

Though she has received many praises for her acting, KC added that Forever And A Day boasts of a good story and a bunch of brilliant actors. “Napakaganda ng kwento, and I believe maraming artista na magaling, mas magaling sa akin pero nagawa kong ikuwento ang story ni Raffy and I’m happy.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

K-La: From Star Power to MYX VJ Search 2011

K-La Rivera never harbored any bitterness toward Angeline Quinto who bested her and other young singers in the Star Power competition. K-La said she is very happy about Angeline winning Star Power and living her dream as a recording star. “Wala pang nagbabago sa kanya. Just like I knew her, ganun pa rin siya ngayon, with so much blessings that are coming her way. She had been through so many singing competitions before and I believe this is her time na talaga.”

However, with success and fame also come the controversies. Since her victory, Angeline has been compared to Sarah Geronimo, and until now there are reports of a brewing rivalry between them despite the number of times that the two young singers have denied those rumors.

As a good friend to Angeline, K-La asked the people to stop comparing the former to Sarah and to put a rest on all these intrigues. “Minsan it’s really bound to happen. People will always compare you to someone else. Pero sana po we can all learn to appreciate artists for their individual selves. Mas maganda if Ate Angeline can be given the chance to prove herself and shine on her own instead of being just compared to Ate Sarah. Let’s just appreciate their own unique talent.”

K-La advised her good friend to just ignore the nasty write-ups and just continue living her dream. “Just keep going. Ate Angeline is a very good singer that’s why she’s the winner of Star Power. Whatever anyone says about her, I just hope she will just keep on doing what she loves. Patuloy ang pangarap, ha ha ha!

As for her own dream, K-La continues to explore other showbiz opportunities. She is one of the finalists of the MYX VJ Search 2011 and according to her, being the newest VJ for the MYX music channel will enable her to combine the two things she loves, and those are music and talking.

When asked if joining MYX means she is turning her back on singing, K-La quickly clarified that there’s now a plan for her and other Star Power finalists to record an album. “There’s a plan to have an album for us Star Power finalists. I’m hoping that it will push through. I’ll also be doing a stage musical so sana suporta po kayo sa akin.”

The Fil-Canadian lass is serious about her goal to be in showbiz, that’s why whatever project is offered to her, she said she is very much willing to say yes, unless if it will require her to go sexy. “Actually I’m open to trying out whatever opportunity is out there for me. Pero hindi po talaga ‘yung pa-sexy, ha ha ha! Basta anything na I can find out where I’m good at. If it’s singing, hosting, dancing, acting, kahit ano po.”

K-La added that she would also like to become an actress, but she knows she still needs to work on her Tagalog. “Acting is a dream of mine but I know I really have to learn more Tagalog talaga. I’m trying my hardest po, ha ha ha!”

Cristine Reyes Happy for her Leading Men in Reputasyon

Hindi maikakaila na going strong ang relasyon ngayon nina Cristine Reyes at Rayver Cruz sa kabila ng mga kontrobersiyang pinagdaanan nila. Sa katunayan ay sobrang sweet sila sa isa’t isa habang nasa backstage sa ginanap na Star Creatives trade launch noong June 16. Excited at super blessed ang pakiramdam nila dahil muli silang magkakatambal sa teleseryeng Reputasyon. “Sobrang saya ko kasi siyempre pag nagte-taping, minsan magdamag kami sa set. At least nandyan siya katrabaho ko din. Kahit na maging super busy man, ok lang kasi nagkikita pa rin naman kami sa set,” natutuwang kwento ni Cristine sa Push.com.ph.

Kung ang ibang celebrity couples ay iniiwasang magkatrabaho sa pelikula or teleserye, mas madali raw para kina Cristine at Rayver ang maging magka-love team dahil gamay na nila ang isa’t isa. Bukod pa dito ay maganda naman ang pagtanggap ng Kapamilya viewers noong minsang magkatrabaho sila sa Kristine Series. “Nag-start na kaming mag-taping pero hindi pa kami nagkakasama sa eksena ni Rayver. Para sa akin siguro madali na siya ang ka-partner ko on screen kasi kumportable kami sa isa’t isa. Pwera lang kung magloloko ito. Mahilig kasi siyang mangasar, eh ako naman pikon,” pag-amin pa ng aktres.

Masaya rin si Cristine dahil reunion project din nila ito ni Jason Abalos na una niyang naging leading man sa Eva Fonda. “Okay naman yung magiging love triangle namin. Basta si Jason makikilala ko sa probinsiya tapos si Rayver naman taga-Manila. Excited akong maka-work ulit si Jason. Siyempre yung first soap ko sa ABS-CBN siya ang nakasama ko. Pero so far wala pang chance na makapag-bonding kami dahil magkahiwalay naman kasi yung standby area namin sa set tsaka kakaumpisa pa lang din naming mag-taping.”

Dagdag pa ni Cristine, ibang-iba ang character niya sa Reputasyon kumpara sa mga nakaraan niyang teleserye dahil hindi siya magpapa-sexy this time around. “Ang role ko dito ay si Agnes, isa akong student at mapagmahal na anak. Gaganap na parents ko sina Lito Pimentel at Jaclyn Jose. Wala akong sexy scenes dito, wholesome ito. Siguro parang suggestive yung title ng soap, pero kapag napanood ni’yo malalaman niyo bakit tinawag na Reputasyon. Ayoko muna sabihin yung ibang detalye. Basta abangan na lang nila ang Reputasyon soon on ABS-CBN.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Yeng Constantino Sings Star Magic's Anniversary Song

This year, ABS-CBN’s Star Magic celebrates its anniversary with a grand music video that features Kapamilya talents in the song “Ikaw Ang Magic ng Buhay Ko,” which was sung and composed by Yeng Constantino. The talented singer, who won Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006, was personally asked by Star Magic head Johnny Manahan (who is also fondly referred to as Mr. M), to compose the jingle for Star Magic.

The 22-year-old singer admitted she immediately went to work on the song which she found as a challenge even before she was asked to revise her first proposed arrangement. “This is my first time to compose for a station ID. Sobrang natutuwa ako na binigyan ako ni Mr. M ng break na ganito. Tapos natakot ako kasi first ko tapos feeling ko rejected. Pero sabi niya lagyan ko lang daw ng word na ‘magic’ sa lyrics. Actually dalawang version yung ginawa namin, the first one iba yung chorus pero gusto ni Mr. M na mas mabilis so binilisan ko ng tempo,” she shared.

Yeng also explained how she wrote the song which is a kind of thanksgiving to all the fans of Star Magic through the years. “Kami, as an artista, ipinaliwanag sa akin na yung fuel namin para mag-go on kami sa career path namin or para mag-excel kami sa pagkanta at pag-acting namin is yung mga supporters namin so parang yun yung gusto ni Mr. M iparating sa mga tagahanga, sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa artists ng Star Magic. Sila yung dahilan kung bakit nagsa-strive kami ng mabuti. Ang unang ginawa ko, habang sinusulat ko ito is linagay ko yung sarili ko sa pattern na gusto ni Mr. M. Siyempre naisip ko yung Yengsters. Iba yung feeling ‘pag na-reminisce mo yung journey ko, paano ako nagsimula hanggang yung marami ka ng pinagdaanan na na-achieve tapos nakapag-stay ka sa industry. ‘Pag may nag-nu-number one ka na kanta sa radio or sa MYX, ganun,” she explained.

Yeng admitted that even though she has been in showbiz for over five years now since becoming the first Pinoy Grand Dreamer in PDA, it doesn’t mean songwriting and performing has become an easier process for her. “Pareho lang ang paraan sa paggawa ng mga kanta, ang pinaka-key pa rin ‘pag nagsusulat ka ng kanta, kailangan either ilalagay mo yung self mo sa situation or maghanap ka ng bagay na related dun para maka-relate ka. Yun yung pinakamaganda sa lahat, ‘pag totoo sa experience mo, nan nangyayari sa ‘yo present or nangyari sa ‘yo in the past. Maganda rin for a songwriter na madaming pinapakinggan na kanta. Kasi hindi mo napapansin na ‘pag gumagawa ka ng kanta, naghahalo-halo na pala yung influences mo tapos lumalabas na ang galing. Astig!” she admitted.

As the Star Magic anniversary music video “Ikaw Nag Star ng Buhay Ko” is set to be launched on June 26 on ASAP, Yeng admitted she feels very proud of her latest song and of being part of the Star Magic family ever since she started in the industry. “I feel honored. Kasi for me na mahanay sa pamilya kung saan galing si Piolo Pascual parang wow, tapos mina-manage pa ako nila Mr. M. Kasi pag makikita mo siya, alam mong ire-respeto mo siya. Tapos nakakasabay ko sa mga shoot si John Lloyd Cruz at si Shaina Magdayao, iba yung feeling eh,” she admitted.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Sam Milby Admires KC Concepcion's Acting Skills

Sam Milby said that he was able to discover how good an actress KC Concepcion is in their movie, Forever And A Day. While he needs more effort to prepare for dramatic scenes in their movie, Sam said that KC could deliver in their dramatic scenes in a jiffy. “Parang mas magaling siya sa emotional scenes, eh. Parang mas magaling siyang umiyak, eh. It’s funny kasi when we were on the set parang tawanan, she was making kwento about scenes tapos biglang ay take na, take na, and she started crying and how did she do that? Ako I need to be separated… to think about it and concentrate and then, ‘Direk take na.’ Parang ganun.”

In the movie, Sam and KC had to kiss a couple of times and Sam clarified that they did not feel uncomfortable because the scenes were not explicit. “We look at each other as friends,” explained Sam. “’Yung kissing scenes naman they were not torrid so I don’t that’s bad, eh.” The Fil-Am actor continued that he might have felt awkward had they been required to do very passionate kissing scenes. “But I think it’s too simple like romantic kissing scenes so I don’t think that’s bad. For me, it’s not that ilang but a little kasi syempre…” Sam went on without finishing his sentence.

Push.com.ph supplied if his little uneasiness was caused by the fact that he is friends with KC’s boyfriend, Piolo Pascual. “Unang-una, siguro Piolo has been in the business matagal na, (so) he understands eh. Being in the business he understands movies. I don’t think even if we had a very passionate kissing scene [Piolo would mind]. He knows that it’s work. I know he understands that in every aspect. I’m not worried about that.”

The actor also said that he is baffled that people continue to link him romantically to Marie Digby, who is supposed to be dating basketball player James Yap. “I just find it funny na hanggang ngayon maraming sinasabi na kami ni Marie and I made it clear to everyone before na never naging kami, never kaming nag-exclusively dating,” clarified Sam. He went on to say that he and Marie have long since agreed to be just friends.

He added that he has no say if rumors were true that the Youtube singing sensation is now going out with James. “Wala akong karapatan magsabi na ‘di siya mag-date kasi friends kami. If she’s happy, I’m happy.'

Source: www.push.com.ph

Jodi Sta. Maria Inspired by her Teleserye

Katulad ng isang ordinaryong mamamayan, marami pa ring pangarap si Jodi Sta. Maria na nais niyang matupad. Ibinahagi ni Jodi sa isang panayam na nakadagdag ang “100 Days to Heaven” sa pagbibigay sa kanya ng pag-asa na isang araw ay makakamtam din niya ang kanyang mga ninanais sa buhay.

“Bawat taping day namin, kahit alam naming may times na nakakapagod, magaan pa rin sa pakiramdam. Iba kasi siguro kapag tinuri mong blessing yung isang opportunity,” pahayag ni Jodi.

“Noond dumating sakin itong opportunity na ‘to, ang maging part ng ‘100 Days to Heaven’ alam ko na marami akong matututunan kung gagawin ko itong proyektong ito,” kwento ni Jodi. “katulad ng iba, I still have dreams to pursue and laking tulong ng ‘100 Days to Heaven’ sa pagbibigay sakin ng hope na makakamit ko rin yun lahat,” dagdag ng aktres.

Pangarap ni Jodi ang maging isang doktor. At step-by-step ay ginagawa niya ang mga dapat gawin upang makamtan ito. "Alam kong hindi magiging madali because I'm working and we all know how demanding how school and work can be. But yun ang challenge para sa akin, para matapos," ani Jodi.

Samantala, sabay sa dumadagdag na pag-asa ni Jodi ay ang walang kapantay na ratings ng “100 Days To Heaven.” Ayon sa Kantar Media noong Martes (June 14), nanguna sa top 20 programs nationwide ang nasabing ABS-CBN primetime series na nakakuha ng 34% na national rating. Dinaig nito ang “Captain Barbell” ng GMA 7 na nakakakuha lamang ng 13.7% na national rating.

Mapapanood ang “100 Days To Heaven,” Lunes hanggang Biyernes sa ABS-CBN pagkatapos ng “TV Patrol.” Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on sa www.abs-cbn.com,www.100daystoheaven.tv, www.facebook.com/100daystoheaven o sundan ang abscbndotcom sa Twitter.

Source: www.abs-cbn.com

Drew Rivera: From Cellphone Commercial to MYX VJ Search 2011

From starring as the wandering amnesiac named Pier Roxas in a mobile phone commercial series, Drew Rivera is now gearing up for the MYX VJ Search 2011. In an interview with ABS-CBN.com during the presentation of the twelve aspiring VJ candidates for the MYX music channel, Drew shared that he enjoys running into people who would recognize him from his cellphone TV ad. “I would often meet people who would tell me, ‘You’re Pier Roxas, that guy in the commercial!’ Now I realized, I also love the attention, ha ha ha! I love people actually, being surrounded by different kinds of people.”

But the truth is that doing showbiz was not in Drew’s plans. This 23 year-old spent most of his years in Los Angeles with his American mother and Filipino father. But after finishing school with a degree in Philosophy, Drew had no concrete idea on what to do next. So he told his dad that he wants to come to the Philippines and see what opportunities are here for him. “When I first came here eight months ago my dad helped to settle, like finding a place and moving my things. That time I was pressured to find a place, then find a job. As in ‘Oh My God!’”

Drew initially planned to either play professional basketball or become a teacher like his mother. But his friend who was already working as a model here in the Philippines asked him to tag along. “He introduced me to his agent. The agent asked me if I’m willing to have my photos taken. Since at that time I don’t have a job and I’ve got nothing else to do so I just said yes. I’ve never done a pictorial in my life so I felt excited about it.

“The agent sent those photos, most of them were goofy shots, ha ha ha! and Nokia saw my photos and they called me for a VTR. I couldn’t believe that someone wants me for a VTR, ha ha ha!”

Drew shared that he learned a lot doing his very first commercial shoot directed by Paul Soriano, known to many as the boyfriend of Toni Gonzaga. Drew said, “Direk Paul Soriano was a great guy. He told me, ‘Drew. I need you to pretend that you are really lost. You don’t know where you are and you don’t know where you’re going.’ It was a fun experience. I learned so much, primarily about myself and what I can do.”

The good-looking Fil-American admitted that he is still trying to learn to speak Tagalog, with the help of his class in U.P. Manila, and that he doesn’t know much about Philippine showbiz and music. But he said that that can also work to his advantage in winning the MYX VJ Search. “I consider myself as the new guy. I confess I don’t know Pinoy music that much but now I’m starting to explore it. A couple of nights ago I watched Rivermaya perform live. Great band! I will say that I’m the new ear. Some will say that that’s a disadvantage but for me that’s a good thing because I have a fresh take on many things. But I promise that I’m now beginning to do my homework which is learn many Pinoy stuff.”

Speaking of Pinoy stuff, Drew admitted that he got hooked on the ABS-CBN teleserye Magkaribal. “It’s the best show in the world! To be honest I don’t understand the dialogue. All I get is that everyone’s fighting, everyone’s sleeping with one another, someone wants to kill someone, then there’s the scary background music. So much like Days of our Lives! Ha ha ha! I love that show!”

Drew then shared what happened the previous week when he shot a commercial with Kim Chiu. “My agent told me that I’ll be doing a commercial. I went to the shoot and everyone’s saying, ‘Kim Chiu will be here.’ I said, ‘Great!... Who is she?’ It was so funny.” Drew has yet to familiarize himself Pinoy celebrities.

“I think not knowing any celebrities helps me. I just act nice to everyone without knowing who is more famous than who. I don’t get star struck, well not yet. I’m just relaxed, try to focus on my job and don’t get nervous because I know I will be working with a very big star.”

Source: www.abs-cbn.com

Happy Yipee Yehey! Celebrates Fathers Day

Father’s Day special sa “Happy Yipee Yehey!” ngayong Sabado, tatlo sa mga hosts ng programa ang maituturing na ulirang ama—sina Randy Santiago, John Estrada at Bentong.

Opening number pa lang ay tiyak na swak na swak na talaga para sa mga Kapamilya nating tatay dahil umaatikabong performances ang regalo ng mga hosts na sina Randy, John, Mariel Rodriguez at Toni Gonzaga. Makikisayaw din ang napakagandang maybahay ni John na si Priscilla Mereilles.

Kung sexy divas lang din naman ang hanap ng mga haligi ng tahanan, andiyan sina Pokwang, Melai Cantiveros at Kiray, o mas kilala sa tawag na “Pomeray.” Ngayon ang kanilang leading men ay ang mga pinagpipitaganang jukebox kings na sina Jerome Abalos, Renz Verano at April Boy Regino.

Hahataw naman sa “Wacky Waka” ang “Banana Split” boys na sina Ryan Bang, Jason Gainza, Manuel Chua, Jobert Austria, at siyempre si Pratty. Lahat sila ay magpapagalingan sa pagpapakita ng hottest dance moves.

Upang bigyang-pugay naman ang mga ulirang ama sa “Happy Yipee Yehey!,” mga sorpresa at iba’t ibang regalo ang hatid ng kanilang pinakamamahal na mga anak. Abangan!

Walang patid na kasiyahan ang hatid ng pinaka-masayang kabarkada sa tanghali, kasama sina Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga, at Pokwang, at sina Bianca Manalo, Melai Cantiveros, John Pratts, Bentong at Matteo Guidicelli.

Huwag palampasin ang Happy Yipee Yehey! na araw-araw nang mapapanood mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, pagkatapos ng Showtime sa ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

Che Che Lazaro Presents Ang Tunay na Pag-Ibig ni Lolo Jose

In time with the 150th anniversary of the birth of the country's national hero, Cheche Lazaro Presents a one-and-a-half-hour documentary on the many loves -- and the greatest passion -- of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Based on more than 200 hundred letters and accounts of direct descendants of Rizal and those of his three great loves, CLP weaves a story of a brilliant but physically challenged boy who loved women and his country with almost equal fervor. The show reintroduces the national hero to a generation that knows him only through history books whose data are either wanting or inaccurate.

Historian Ambeth Ocampo is joined by third, fourth, and fifth generation Rizal progenies and direct descendants of the national hero's first love Segunda Katigbak; his longest, if not most serious, affair Leonor Rivera; and the woman he wanted to marry before he faced death, Josephine Bracken, in presenting the hero whose ideals about life, love, religion, and country 150 years ago are as relevant as today. Together they tell a story of hope and despair, and a promise that every Filipino can be a hero.

Don't miss this very special episode of CLP on Sunday, June 19 at 10:30PM on ABS-CBN 2.

Here is the video courtesy of Probe Productions.

Piolo Pascual in MMK's Fathers Day Special

Two years after working together in the teleserye Lovers And Paris, Piolo Pascual and Maricar Reyes are reunited in the Father’s Day episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya this June 18.

Piolo plays the role of Darwin Calvario of General Santos City, a tricycle driver who tries his best to be a good provider to his wife Chona (played Maricar) and their newborn baby. Earning money for their daily needs is difficult enough already, but his strength as a family man is put to the test when he finds out that his baby is suffering from imporforate anus (no anal opening) and needs to undergo an immediate operation. Amidst his frantic search for funds that would cover his son’s hospital bills, Darwin stumbles upon a bag containing a huge amount of money in the backseat of his tricycle one day. Is it the answer to his dilemma or will he choose to return the money to its rightful owner?

Joining Piolo and Maricar in this heartwarming episode are other talented stars such as Pen Medina, Jojit Loreno, Gino Paul Guzman, CJ Ramos, William Lorenzo, and Raquel Villavicencio. Catch Maalaala Mo Kaya right after Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN.

Kapamilya Stars Lead Nominees for Yahoo OMG! Awards

Yahoo! Philippines announced the launch of the first OMG! Awards, which will recognize the most-searched celebrities.

The Awards combine Yahoo! Search and news content from Yahoo!’s celebrity and entertainment news site, OMG!, to determine the top trending web celebs, those who have propelled to stardom in cyberspace and used the power of the Internet to reach their fans.

Kapamilya stars led by Piolo Pascual dominate the list of nominees.

Below is the list of Yahoo@ OMG categories and nominees (Note: Those with * are Kapamilya (ABS-CBN) stars.)

Hottest Actor:
* Piolo Pascual
* Diether Ocampo
Aljur Abrenica
* Jericho Rosales

Hottest Actress:
Marian Rivera
*Angel Locsin
Jennylyn Mercado
*Anne Curtis

Funniest Comedian:
*Vice Ganda
Vic Sotto
*Vhong Navarro
Michael V

Funniest Comedienne:
*Pokwang
Eugene Domingo
*Ai Ai delas Alas
Tuesday Vargas

Breakthrough Artist – Male:
*JM De Guzman
*Enchong Dee
*Derek Ramsay
*Coco Martin

Breakthrough Artist – Female:
Solenn Heussaff
*Cristine Reyes
Bela Padilla
*Andi Eigenmann

Awesome Young Actor:
*Sam Concepcion
*Albie Casino
*Enrique Gil
*Robi Domingo

Awesome Young Actress:
*Kathryn Bernardo
*Julia Montes
Barbie Forteza
Bea Binene

Favorite TV Host – Male:
Willie Revillame
*Luis Manzano
*Vice Ganda
Vic Sotto
Mo Twister

Favorite TV Host – Female:
*Alodia Gosiengfiao
Shalani Soledad
Pia Guanio
*Toni Gonzaga

Amazing Newcomer – Male:
Mikael Daez
Alden Richards
*Diego Loyzaga
*Renz Fernandez

Amazing Newcomer – Female:
Louise delos Reyes
Ritz Azul
*Coleen Garcia
Jasmine Curtis

Coolest Singer – Male:
*Jovit Baldivino
Kean Cipriano
*Christian Bautista
*Rico Blanco

Coolest Singer – Female:
Regine Velasquez
*Sarah Geronimo
Charice
*Karylle

Coolest Band:
General Luna
Parokya ni Edgar
Callalily
Up Dharma Down

Designer of the Year:
Jun Escario
Rosanna Ocampo
Kate Torralba
Joey Samson
Rajo Laurel

The awards ceremony will take place on June 21 (Tuesday).

The winners will be selected through popular search queries and polling methods.

The categories for the most-searched award include OMG! Celebrity of the Year and OMG! Major Impact, while the winners for Hottest Actor/Actress, Funniest Comedian/Comedienne, Breakthrough Artist Male/Female, Awesome Young Actor/Actress, Favorite TV Host Male/Female, Amazing Newcomer Male/Female, Coolest Singer Male/Female, Coolest Band categories and Designer of the Year will be selected through popular polls.

The poll site is located at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/omgawards/

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Mike

The 6’1” hottie Mike stands proud as the captain of the De La Salle University swim team. This sports buff dives into the world of television hosting as he tries to become the next MYX VJ. To vote for Mike, text MYX VJ12 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Martin

With his boy-next-door image, this Broadcast Communication student is geared up to become the next MYX VJ. A self-confessed Katy Pery fan, Martin is out to come after his teenage dream. To vote for Martin, text MYX VJ11 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Marga

Marga is a club DJ who’s all set to dish out more tunes as a MYX VJ this time. The Advertising major—who enjoys football and longboarding—is ready to pump up the energy with her funky groove. To vote for Marga, text MYX VJ10 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist K-La

K-La has competed on national TV to become the next singing sensation, but the Filipino-Canadian RnB sweetheart is equally determined to show everyone that there’s more to her than just a pretty face. Let’s see if her angelic voice can help her rise above the competition on MYX. To vote for K-La, text MYX VJ9 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).

MYX VJ Search 2011 Finalist Joyce

Joyce shows off her spunk and quirky character in this year’s MYX VJ Search. The UP Fine Arts student says she’s fluent in sarcasm and gibberish. Will she be able to connect with the viewers? To vote for Joyce, text MYX VJ8 to 2331 (Globe/Sun) or 231 (Smart).