Rico J. Puno Believes That Destiny Brings Him Together With Randy Santiago and John Estrada

Happy Yipee Yehey" hosts Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Rico J. Puno shared their excitement over their first single together.

The single, titled "Na, Na, Na, Na, Na," is part of the noontime show's album.

"This is our first single and [it] will be part of [the] 'Happy Yipee Yehey' album at sana po ay mag-enjoy kami," Santiago said.

Puno, the show's newest host, believes that he, Estrada and Santiago are destined to be together in "Happy Yipee Yehey."

The seasoned pop artist said they will do their best to give their viewers a great show.

"'It's destiny, you cannot argue with perfect combination. 'Yun ang dating sa akin the first time I was with them," he said.

"Wala kaming ibibigay sa inyo kung hindi kasiyahan."

For his part, Estrada said, "Ang mga antics namin ay spontaneous, hindi namin pinag-iisipan at pinaplano. At noong nag-uusap kami sabi namin 'let's just be ourselves kasi lalabas naman 'yan.'"

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Erich Gonzales Excited and Nervous as Maria la del Barrio

Erich Gonzales shared that she is both excited and nervous about the "Maria la del Barrio" remake, the newest program on ABS-CBN's primetime block.

Here, she plays the character of Maria, a poor young lady who falls in love with the wealthy Luis Fernando, to be played by Enchong Dee.

It will premiere on August 15.

"'Yung nerbiyos, 'yung pressure, 'di nawawala 'yun pero worth it po talaga at masaya kami sa outcome. So sana po ay suportahan nila at panoorin ang 'Maria la del Barrio,' pinaghirapan po namin ito," she said.

Gonzales first announced that she will be doing this project in December last year.

The show got delayed since they had to wait for the approval of Televisa, the producer of the original "Maria la del Barrio," among other reasons.

"Naging matagal kasi maraming inayos at in-adjust sa script tapos maraming dinagdag. Kagaya ng sinabi ni direk Quintos (Rory Quintos) ay hinintay pa ang approval ng Televisa," she said.

ABS-CBN's remake of "Maria la del Barrio" also stars Paw Diaz, Jake Roxas, Katya Santos, Gio Alvarez, Atoy Co, Jane Oineza, Badjie Martiz, K Brosas, Ian Veneracion and Angel Aquino.

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Erich Gonzales Speaks Up About Supposed Project With Mario Maurer

Young actress Erich Gonzales said she is overwhelmed by the idea of working with Thai actor Mario Maurer.

Her upcoming film with Maurer remains a rumor, but Gonzales still thanked her fans and all those who are looking forward to the project.

She shared that she is also a fan of Maurer, particularly in the movie "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."

"Sa ngayon po ay hindi pa napag-uusapan pero happy ako na matuloy 'yan, 'yung ma-consider lang sobrang happy ako," Gonzales said during a press conference for the remake of popular Mexican telenovela "Maria la del Barrio" where she is the lead star.

"Masaya po ako at salamat po sa kanila (fans), tignan po natin kung matutuloy po."

On Monday, Gonzales landed on the top trending local topics of microblogging site Twitter after rumors circulated that she will be doing a film with Maurer.

Maurer tweeted last July 8 that he will visit Manila soon. He did not say anything about a movie project with Gonzales.

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Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Rico J. Puno Gears Up for Happy Yipee Yehey Album

“Na Na Na Na Na,” iyan ang titulo ng kantang pinaghahandaan ngayon ng patok na patok “Happy Yipee Yehey!” (HYY) hosts na sina Randy Santiago, John Estrada at Rico J Puno. Ang nasabing awitin ay ang magiging carrier single ng HYY album, kung saan tampok din ang iba pang host ng noontime show. Sa recording nito at dance rehearsals kahapon, nagpahayag ang tatlo ng kanilang pasasalamat sa mainit na pagtanggap ng taong-bayan sa kanilang kwelang-kwelang tambalan. Kaya naman kasama ang iba pang hosts masigasig silang lalong pagandahin at pasayahin ang HYY. Para sa mga updates, i-follow ang HYY sa Twitter, http://twitter.com/#!/hyyofficial

Support Azkals With ABS-CBN Merchandise

“We Believe!” ... for the Philippine National Football team or the Azkals.

Now that the Azkals is about to face team Kuwait, they’re once again calling for our countrymen’s support by wearing Azkals merchandise such dog tags, emblem and logo caps, watches, and men's padded shirts, which are now available in the ABS-CBN Store, http://abscbnstore.multiply.com. Reservations and bulk orders can also be made through store@abs-cbn.com. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Sports airs live the leg two of Philippines versus Kuwait match on Studio 23 at 5:30pm, with replays on July 29, 3p.m. on Balls Channel and on July 30, 7a.m. on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Maria La Del Barrio Premieres This August 15 on Primetime Bida

“Maria La Del Barrio” will feature two of the hottest stars in the industry today, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, as they give life to the characters of Maria Hernandez and Luis Dela Vega.

Under the direction of Rory B. Quintos and Richard Somes, “Maria La Del Barrio” delve into the lives of Maria and Luis as they search for true love, even amidst their pasts and their conflicting present lives.

Sharing the limelight is Angel Aquino, who was part of the hit soap opera “Magkaribal. She will portray the role of Victoria Montenegro-Dela Vega, mother of Luis Fernando. Ian Veneracion plays as her husband who has a past with Assunta de Rossi who plays Maria’s mother.

Comedy Queen Aiai delas Alas takes on a very special role as Casilda, Maria’s adoptive mother.

“Maria La Del Barrio” also serves as a comeback for Paw Diaz on the television scene. Paw, a batchmate of Erich and Arron Villaflor in Star Circle Quest, will portray Soraya’s character, the woman who will stand between Maria and Luis’ romance. Arron, on the other hand, plays the role of Vladimir who has a soft spot in Maria’s heart.

Other cast members include Jake Roxas, Katya Santos, Gio Alvarez, Atoy Co, Jane Oineza, Badjie Mortiz and K Brosas.

Shot in scenic Tagaytay and Cavite, and with a script led by Denise O’Hara and Henry Quitain’s team, “Maria La Del Barrio” promises a whole new viewing experience. “Pinaghirapan po namin ang bawat eksena at mas pinaganda pa para mas lalo ninyong ma-enjoy ang panonood,” Erich expressed.

“When I learned that I’ll be working with Erich again, sobrang natuwa ako siyempre. Masarap siyang katrabaho,” Enchong shared.

Witness how fate and love twist the life of Maria and Luis in “Maria La Del Barrio,” premiering on August 15 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Football Fever Heats Up on Studio 23

Mistulang fiesta bukas (Hulyo 28) para sa mga Pilipinong football fans dahil ihahatid ng ABS-CBN Sports ang dalawang malalaking laban tampok ang mga sikat na football superstars na sina David Beckham at Thierry Henry at ang sarili nating Philippine Azkals football team sa Studio 23.

Bago pa man sumipa sina Phil Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, at Neil Etheridge para sa Azkals laban sa Kuwait, haharapin muna ng mga Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Stars na sina Beckham at Henry ang premyadong koponan na Manchester United ng English Premier League para sa MLS All-Star game ngayong taon.

Ikalawang sunod na pagsabak na ito ng Manchester United Red Devils, sa pangunguna nina Wayne Rooney, sa MLS All-Star Game. Noong 2010, tinalo nila ang All-Stars sa score na 5-2.

Alamin kung makakabawi ang MLS All-Stars sa kanila via satellite mula sa Red Bull Arena sa New Jersey, USA sa Studio 23 ng 8:30am.

Samantala, susubukan ding gumanti ng Philippine Azkals sa Kuwait sa ikalawang leg ng kanilang World Cup Qualifying match bukas din (Hulyo 28) sa Rizal Memorial Stadium naman.

Kailangang bumawi ang Team Azkals sa 0-3 na pagkatalo nila sa unang paghaharap nila sa Kuwait. Malakas naman ang kumpiyansa ng koponan at ng kanilang mga taga-suporta dahil magbabalik na ang mga nasuspindeng player na sina Stephan Schrock at team captain Aly Borromeo.

Abangan ang makasaysayang pag-atake ng Azkals sa Studio 23 ng 5:30pm. Panoorin muli ang kanilang laban sa replays sa Biyernes (Hulyo 29) ng 3pm sa Balls Channel at sa Sabado (Hulyo 30) ng 7am sa ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Tuloy ang football fever sa bansa bukas. Huwag palampasin ang MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United sa ganap na 8:30am at Azkals vs. Kuwait naman sa 5:30pm sa Studio 23.

John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin Will Prove Their Chemistry on Big Screen

Some people doubted their chemistry in the primetime series “Imortal” but John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin proved them wrong because the said fantaserye was very successful.

By popular demand, John Lloyd and Angel are being paired up once again, but this time on the big screen to be helmed by no less than the box-office director herself, Cathy Garcia-Molina!

The famed director told Showbiz News Ngayon that Star Cinema and the staff for the John Lloyd-Angel movie are now in the process of developing a concept for the project.

“Maraming may gusto ng John Lloyd-Angel after ‘Imortal.’ Ito na po. Mayroon ng movie talaga si John Lloyd at si Angel. It’s official. We are already in the concept development. Actually scriptwriting na,” she said.

Cruz’ last movie–My Amnesia Girl–was the highest-grossing non-MMFF movie in 2010. Locsin’s last movie–In the Name of Love–was also a box-office hit and was listed in the Top 20 movies list worldwide during its theatrical run.

With the collaboration of 2 box-office stars to be led by the box-office director, the romantic movie which is set to be released later this year has the potential to break box-office records!

Henry Omaga-Diaz's 'Krusada' for Overseas Filipino Workers

Lack of job and business opportunities have pushed Filipinos to search for livelihood abroad. There, they don’t only find work, but they also earn more than what they usually get back home.

But while more and more Filipinos are trying their luck in different parts of the world, 1.7 million OFWs to be exact, many also return to the Philippines unsuccessful.

ABS-CBN anchor Henry Omaga-Diaz believes OFWs should get help and support to recover from the difficulties they experienced in foreign lands. Join him this Thursday (July 28) in “Krusada,” as he begins to fight for new opportunities here and abroad for the nation’s modern-day heroes.

Year after year, many Pinoys go back with nothing, while others return with emotional and physical trauma from abusive employers or injuries from work.

Such is the story of Steve Tamayo, owner of the famous Tamayo’s Catering. After working as a waiter and janitor in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, he gained considerable success in the ‘90s, but was then faced with a huge dilemma.

Ma. Fe Muya, on the other hand, went back and forth to Singapore as a domestic helper in 1995. She lived through the constant verbal assault from her employer, but finally went home in 2007 after her boss got into the business of prostitution. Still, she wasn’t fazed by this and returned to Singapore again. Will she finally reach her dreams this time?

Find out the government’s programs for the OFWs and how citizens can help them get their lives back on track and towards prosperity in “Krusada” with Henry-Omaga Diaz this Thursday (July 28), after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.