Kim Chiu Pairs Up With Edgar Allan Guzman in MMK

This Saturday, Maalaala Mo Kaya treats the Kapamilya viewers with a kilig love story starring Primetime Princess Kim Chiu (My Binondo Girl) and New Indie Prince Edgar Allan Guzman (Cinemalaya’s Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me). With box office director Cathy Garcia-Molina (A Very Special Love, My Amnesia Girl, etc.) at the helm of this episode, expect a lot of romantic scenes that will make you want to fall in love all over again.

Kim plays the role of Apple, a nurse who has been secretly in love with her longtime friend/co-worker Rico. With the help of her friends, she finally captures his attention when she starts making changes with her looks. But Rico is already committed to another girl. Will Apple fight for his love or will she choose to give up easily?

Don’t miss this heartwarming tale about secret love on Maalaala Mo Kaya right after Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN.

More Exciting Parties on Happy Yipee Yehey

“Happy Yipee Yehey!” once again throws an exciting party for its various celebrations and milestones, particularly on its host Mariel Rodriguez’ weeklong birthday celebration and Star Cinema’s newest masterpiece “Way Back Home.”

Some of the most-talked about young stars Kathryn Bernardo and Sam Concepcion, and Julia Montes and Enrique Gil, together with Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco or Melason, will grace HYY’s weekend episode with a must-see performance.

“Ang Tanging Hinga Mo,” one of the noontime show’s much-awaited games, will have acclaimed DZMM anchors Jobert Sucaldito, Winnie Cordero, Ariel Ureta, Carl Balita and Bobby Yan play this breathtaking game tomorrow.

Also, catch the hailed Female icons multimedia princess Toni Gonzaga and inspirational diva Jamie Rivera, who are all out in giving inspiration with their performances.

Another Mom will also be given honor in “Ilaw ng Tahanan.” This lucky Mom takes home whopping gifts from “HYY” family.

Weekends are never the same when you’re with your favorite noontime barkada Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Rico J Puno, Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Manalo, Melai, Pratty (John Pratts), Jason, Bentong, and Matteo Guidicelli.

Don’t miss the fun and the whopping gifts and prizes to be given away in “Happy Yipee Yehey!,” Mondays through Saturdays, after Showtime on ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

Who Will Be The First Junior Master Chef?

Bagong Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo ang mapapanood ng sambayanang Pilipino sa pinaka-aabangang kiddie cooking reality show na “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition.”

Sa unang pagkakataon sa kaniyang career, sasabak sa hosting ang tinaguriang Reyna ng Pinoy Soap Opera para manguna sa paghahanap sa pinakamahusay na batang kusinero sa Pilipinas.

Makakasama ni Judy Ann, o Juday sa kaniyang mga kaibigan at tagahanga, ang mga kapita-pitagang chef na sina Fernando “Ferns” Aracama, Rolando “Lau” Laudico, at JP “Jayps” Anglo sa pinakabagong reality franchise hatid ng grupong nagbigay sa inyo ng “Pinoy Big Brother,” “Pinoy Dream Academy,” at “Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.”

Sila ang gagabay sa mga batang chef at huhusga sa mga lutuing ilalaban nila para maging unang Pinoy Junior MasterChef, na mananalo ng culinary scholarship at P1 milyong piso.

Kuwento ni Juday, halos maluha siya nang unang mag-taping dahil siya mismo ay tagahanga ng mga naunang edisyon ng Junior MasterChef sa United Kingdom at Australia.

Bukod sa namangha siya sa ganda ng kanilang set, nakadama rin daw siya ng kaba dahil bagong larangan ang pinapasok niya.

“Kailangang karirin ko ang programa nang bonggang-bongga para naman hindi masayang ang tiwala na ibinigay sa akin ng ABS sa malaking proyektong ito. Hindi ko naman liga ang paghohost pero willing naman akong matuto,” aniya.

Pero kung si ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Laurenti Dyogi ang tatanungin, nahigitan pa ni Juday ang kanilang inaasahan dahil sa ipinakita niyang natural na galing sa pakikitungo sa mga bata at sa mga kasamang Chefs.

“Siya ang perpektong host para sa Junior MasterChef. Dito lumalabas ‘yung pagmamahal niya sa pagluluto at sa mga bata. Noong una may kaba siya pero habang tumatagal makikita mong nag-eenjoy siya at kung paano siya nagiging inspirasyon sa mga batang chef,” aniya.
Ayon pa kay Juday, ni hindi raw niyang kailangang umarte dahil tuwing kaharap niya ang mga bata ay damang-dama niya ang pagiging ina.

“Puso ang puhunan ng show na ito. Sobrang cute at smart ng mga bata, hindi mo maiwasang magkaroon ng connection sa kanila. Pero bilang host at nanay nila sa programa, ako ‘yung magbabalanse ng emotions nila. Ayaw naming makasakit ng damdamin pero kailangan maging totoo kami sa kanila kung masarap ‘yung gawa nila o hindi. Dapat may panalo kang words of encouragement,” kuwento niya.

Aniya’y naroon naman siya at sina Chef Ferns, Lau, at Jayps para tulungan ang mga batang mas gumaling pa sa pagluluto. Bukod sa pagiging mga premyadong chefs, may-ari rin ng kani-kaniyang restaurant ang tatlo kaya siguradong marami matutunan sa kanila ang mga bata.
Inaasahan ng ABS-CBN na magugustuhan ng manonood ang kakaibang timpla ng “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition,” gaya na lang ng pagtangkilik ng buong mundo sa iba pang edisyon ng MasterChef.

“Madalas ang reality shows natin ay naghahanap ng magaling na mang-aawit, mga performers. Dito naman makikita natin ang mga mahuhusay na batang nagluluto para sa kanilang pamilya. Kasama nila tayo sa pagbabago ng buhay nila at tutulungan natin silang abutin ang kanilang pangarap sa pagluluto,” ani Direk.

Abangan ang unang tikim sa reality show na magpapangiti, magpapaiyak, magpapatakam, at magpapabilib sa manonood, bata man o matanda, mahilig man magluto o kumain. Panoorin ang “Appetizer: The Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Primer” sa Agosto 20. Sisimulan naman ang pagsasala sa Top 60 na batang bida sa kusina sa premier ng “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” sa Agosto 27 sa ABS-CBN. Maging updated sa programa, i-like ang http://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchef sa Facebook, o sundan ang @jrmasterchef_ph.

John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin Reunite in Star Cinema's I Honestly Love You

John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin are back together again for a new movie project under ABS-CBN's Star Cinema.

The new movie with working title "I Honestly Love You" will be the twosome's first project after their hit TV series "Imortal."

"Sigurado na po, totoo na po ito. This calls for a celebration," Cruz said.

"Ako excited ako kasi matagal na din yung Imortal. Parang ang tagal ko ding nagpahinga tapos pagbalik ko si Lloydie agad ang kasama ko," Locsin said.

Cruz said that in the movie, they will try their best to give the moviegoers a fresh story and unique performance.

"Kahit na lagi naming sinasabi kaming mga artista, kaming gumagawa ng pelikula, lagi we wanna offer something different, something new, well talaga naman that's always the intention," Cruz said.

Julia Montes Admits Getting Backlash for Playing Kontrabida

After portraying the role of the scheming Clara in the popular remake of the afternoon series Mara Clara, Julia Montes takes on another meaty role as Jessica Santiago, one of the lead characters in the upcoming drama flick Way Back Home. “Excited ako sa movie namin with Star Cinema and yung teen show namin na Growing Up,” she shared.

After the success of Mara Clara, Julia said she has adopted a more enthusiastic attitude towards working in the limelight. “Siguro naging mas excited na ako magtrabaho sa mga next projects ko kasi na-e-excite ako na pagkatapos ng Mara Clara, ano kaya susunod na ibibigay sa akin or anong challenge naman ipapagawa sa akin, more on sa ganun ang naiisip ko,” she admitted.

The 16-year-old actress also admitted she will never let the instant fame get to her. “Siguro kasi ang dami ko ring pinagdaanan before. Galing rin ako sa ilalim, sa auditions, so nafi-feel ko rin yung nafi-feel ng iba. Hindi ko naman gusto na porke’t nagkaroon lang ng show or sumikat lang ako eh mag-iiba na porke’t napunta na ako dun. Parang siyempre iisipin mo kung ikaw yung nandun dati, ayaw mo ring ganunin ka so huwag kang manggaganun,” she explained to Push.com.ph

Because of her anti-hero role in Mara Clara, Julia revealed that some people mistook her onscreen persona for her character in real life. “Meron akong natatanggap na ganung feedback. Feeling nila ganun na rin yung ugali ko, parang yung kay Clara pa rin. Pero sinasabi ko naman na iba talaga eh at hindi naman talaga ako ganun, role lang yun. Siguro minsan nadadala lang. Pero wala, malayong malayo talaga yung character ko sa show namin at sa ugali ko,” she stressed.

The Fil-German beauty also said that people close to her would never assume she is like Clara in real life. “Sinasabi ko na iba talaga ako kay Clara. Kung makikilala lang nila ako sa totoo, malalaman nila yung totoong ugali ko. Kung puwede lang yun para malaman nila. Basta, okay lang naman sa akin kasi typical naman sa tao yung magkaroon ng opinion. Basta ako sinasabi ko lang na hindi ako ganun,” she told Push.com.ph.

Despite the backlash, Julia said it will not deter her from accepting more kontrabida roles in the future. “Kung yun naman yung sa tingin ng ABS-CBN na maganda para sa akin, tatanggapin ko naman. Pero kung may ibibigay naman na chances na iba, why not?” she said matter-of-factly.

Julia admitted that it’s actually a challenge for her to play a villainous role. “Para sa akin mahirap in a way maging kontrabida kasi mahirap mang-away kasi kahit alam mong role lang siya, mahirap pa rin mang-away. Sa totoong buhay kasi siguro makikipag-away lang ako pag inaway ako. Pero as long as wala naman masyadong rason para mag-away, hindi naman ako nang-aaway ng basta-basta,” she added.

The young actress admitted she also wants to get the chance to play a heroine role in the future. “Siguro kung mabibigyan ng pagkakataon gusto ko naman ma-try mag-bida naman. Yung ako naman yung kino-kontrabidahan,” she said.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes, Like Sisters in Real Life

Currently busy promoting her latest project, the Star Cinema drama Way Back Home, Kathryn Bernado admitted that she is excited to be back in the limelight along with former Mara Clara co-star Julia Montes. “I’m busy talaga dun sa movie and sa Growing Up. Siyempre aabangan nung fans sana kasi matagal na din yung pagkawala namin sa TV sa Mara Clara so dito mapapanuod nila kami ulit ni Julia tapos ibang Kathryn din ang makikita nila. Talagang pinaghirapan namin ito ng sobra kaya sana maagustohan nila,” she said.

The 15-year-old actress admitted that she and Julia have gotten even closer than before, even off-cam. “Close na naman talaga kami ni Julia. From Goin Bulilit and Mara Clara, lalong na-develop yung friendship namin and hindi ko lang siya kaibigan pero tinuturing ko na siyang kaipatid eh. Parati kami lumalabas or tatambay siya sa bahay ko, ganyan. Supportive din siya sa akin. Close na din ang families namin. Si Lola pati si mama sobrang gusto rin siya,” she shared.

Kathryn revealed that one of their favorite bonding activities is going to the mall during days when they don’t have work. It also doesn’t hurt that they both share a passion for shopping and have even gotten matching outfits together. “Mahilig kami mag-malling tapos bibili kami ng magkapareho na damit. Marami na kaming nabili na mga gamit na pareho. Tapos nagpapa-foot spa kami, ganyan. Tapos tambay lang sa bahay,” she said.

Kathryn shared that although she enjoys hanging out with friends at home, she really enjoys being out and about. “I really like malling and shopping. Ayokong nasa bahay parati, guso ko nagmo-mall ako. Ikot-ikot lang sa mall, Masaya na ako dun,” she added.

After the almost overnight popularity she got with the success of Mara Clara, Kathryn said she has not allowed fame to get to her. “I try to stay the same. Ayoko talaga magbago. At saka feeling ko ayaw rin ng family ko ng ganun, pag may nakikita sila sa akin, pagsasabihan nila ako agad para ma-correct. Pero so far, wala pa naman yatang ganun. Bawal maging ganun,” she stressed.

The Way Back Home actress said that the only difference now is that she is more ready to face the crowd after becoming more recognizable in public. But other than that, she is still the same down-to-earth person that she has always been. “Pareho lang ako ngayon. Siguro lang naging confident ako, kasi ngayon medyo kilala na ako ng mga tao kahit saan ako magpunta. Hindi katulad ng dati na hindi ka nila papansinin. Ngayon kailangan may image ka na aalgaan kasi bawat labas mo may makakakilala sa ‘yo,” she admitted to Push.com.ph.

The Star Magic talent also admitted that she would rather focus on her career than boys at this moment. “Hanggang admirers lang sila. Wala muna ngayon. Open ako sa manliligaw pero hanggang dun lang. Wala munang commitment,” she shared.

Kathryn said she hopes to be able to do a different kind of project someday where she can play a lighter kind of character. “Siguro yung malayo naman sa character ni Mara. Yung hindi paawa. Siguro yung medyo love story na comedy, yung malayo sa drama para iba naman. Parang yung roles ni Sarah Geronimo, mga My Girl na type of role ni Kim Chiu. Or like yung Thai movie na Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Mga pa-tweetums na makaka-relate yung mga teenagers,” she said.

Source: www.push.com.ph

JM de Guzman Willing to Go Daring for the Right Project

Nag-venture na rin sa singing ang young actor a si JM De Guzman at kamakailan ay naglunsad ng kanyang self-titled album under Ivory Records. Gayunpaman, nilinaw ni JM na ang pag-arte pa rin ang kanyang prayoridad. “’Yun talaga ang pinag-focus ko,” aniya at idinagdag na pumayag siyang gumawa ng album upang i-challenge ang sarili. “At the same time nagagawa ko ‘yung dalawang bagay na gusto ko (acting at singing).”

Pagdating daw sa acting, sina Joel Torre at Pen Medina ang kanyang magagaling na aktor. “Ako rin po character actor ako,” aniya. Sinabi nga niya may pinaplano siyang gawing indie movie ngayong tapos na ang Mula Sa Puso.

Hindi rin daw siya magdadalawang-isip na magpa-sexy kung kinakailangan sa gagawing proyekto. “Hindi po ako masyadong [maselan] kung pipili ng movie ang unang tinitingnan ko ‘yung story. Kung relevant ba ‘yung pagpapa-sexy sa story kung maganda pa po ‘yung story.

“Kasi wala naman pong masamang gawin ‘yon,” paglilinaw pa niya. Subalit ayaw daw niya na nagiging impresyon na kapag gagawa ng indie movie ay kailangang maghubad. “Tumatatak sa ulo ng mga tao ‘pag indie actor dapat maghubad ka. Dapat gumawa ka daring, kailangan gumawa ka ng sexy film. Para sa akin andami nang ganon, andami nang nago-ofer ng ganon pero mas importante ‘yung story. Kung ‘yung story n’ya eh talagang [maganda] pag-iisipan ko. Ano lang po ako alipin ng sining.”

Meantime, sa kanyang self-titled album, kasama rito ang ilan sa mga compositions ni JM dahil mahilig ding mag-compose ang aktor. “Nagstart ako nung second year high school, dun ko na-discover na marunong pala akong magsulat. Gumawa kami ng banda, sumasali sa battle of the bands, nanalo-nalo kami,” kuwento ng aktor. “’Pag ‘di ako makaarte ‘yun ang outlet ko. ‘Pag nasa bahay ako, nagsusulat ako nang nagsusulat tapos [at] nilalagyan ko ng melody. May notebook ako na punum-puno ng sulat ko.”

Albie Casino Misses Mara Clara Co-Stars

Young actor Albie Casino was supposedly one of the lead stars of the upcoming teen show Growing Up and Star Cinema movie Way Back Home but he was suddenly replaced by Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil in the two projects respectively. Albie admits that he felt unhappy because of the changes in his career but more than losing the projects, he misses being with his friends. "Hindi ko alam paano ko mae-explain. Of course, I felt sad kasi ang tagal ng Mara Clara. I bonded na with Kathryn (Bernardo), Julia (Montes) and Diego Loyzaga. Kahit may ibang show na sila and ako rin, I'm still sad kasi yung bond na na-develop ko with them, wala ngayon. I miss them."

However Albie states he has no hard feelings for the two actors especially toward Daniel. "Si Daniel, he’s a good friend of mine. Sayang na nandun siya sa Growing Up tapos ako wala na. Mas maganda sana pareho kami andun. Pero wala what can you do 'di ba?" Albie shared.

Albie said that he will definitely watch and support Way Back Home and Growing Up.

Meanwhile, Albie is enjoying the free time, something he rarely had when he was busy taping Mara Clara. "I'm doing good. Masarap din ang break, honestly. I get to see my friends and family. I am having a good time. The little time left when I was working hinahati-hati ko yan sa kanila. Now, I see them everyday."

Kim Chiu Made Sacrifices for New Teleserye

Actress Kim Chiu is sacrificing a lot for her new series "My Binondo Girl."

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Chiu said that it was not easy to play the role of Jade, a young lady who will pretend to be a young man to feel the love of her Chinese father.

Actress Kim Chiu binds breasts for "My Binondo Girl"

Chiu said that aside from lowering the tone of her voice, she also needs to endure the pain of binding her breasts.

"Bine-bend ko siya ng bendang benda na konti na lang yung hininga ko. Basta yung hininga mo ay konti lang kasi ang sikip sikip na tapos ang init init pa at sobrang masakit na kapag gumalaw ka ng todo ay masakit," Chiu said.

Despite the hardship, Chiu said there's no reason to worry because the show's production was there to help.

"Hindi naman (nagwo-worry) at ok lang naman yon. At saka kapag take lang naman namin bini-benda kapag cut na tinatanggal namin," she added.

Chiu also shared said that for the series, she had to watch shows where girls pretended to be boys like "Hana Kimi" and "Boys Don't Cry."

"Ang dami kong pinanood na ganoong movie yung babae na nagpanggap na lalaki, ang dami kong napanood at doon madami akong natutunan at nakuhang tip para gampanan yung role," she said.

In the end, Chiu hopes that viewers would see her effort for the show and would watch it from beginning till end.

"Well sana, tina-try ko naman ang full effort ko para mapaganda ang show na ito. Masaya ako na binigyan ako ng ganitong klaseng chance at tiwala. Siyempre gagampanan ko yon sa abot ng aking makakaya. Hanggang kaya ko gagawin ko," she said.

Meamwhile, Chiu was also game in addressing question if she would be willing to do a kissing scene with a girl.

"Kung sa ikakaganda ng show na ito bakit hindi? Napanindigan ko nga na ako ay lalaki, eh role lang naman ito. Ok ako sa ikakaganda ng show na ito, sa ikagugulat niyo bakit hindi?" she said.

Asked which girl she prefers to kiss, she said: "Ayaw ko ng maging choosy. Kahit sino na lang."

"My Binondo Girl" directed by Malu Sevilla will premiere on August 22 (Monday).

My Binondo Girl Premieres on August 22!

Primetime Princess, Kim Chiu makes a comeback on television.

She will give life to Jade, a girl who, despite growing up with a loving mother, Zheny (Ai-Ai Delas Alas) and a loving grandmother, Amor (Gina Pareño), still yearns for the love and approval of her Chinese father, Chen Sy (Richard Yap).

She will stop at nothing to win her father’s heart, even if it means changing her identity as Jade to pretend to be a man under the guise of “Yuan.”

Jolo Revilla, Xian Lim, and Matteo Gudecelli are the promising actors, who will make a primetime comeback with Kim Chiu on “My Binondo Girl.”

They will give life to the following characters, Onyx (Jolo Revilla), Jade’s childhood friend and best friend, Andy Wu (Xian Lim), Yuan’s rival in managing ChenJean, and Trevor Wu (Matteo Gudecelli), the second son of Edison Wu (Ricardo Cepeda) who is always being compared to his brother, Andy.

“My Binondo Girl” will also feature some of the most renowned artists of this country such as Cherry Pie Picache who will give life to Jean Sy, Zheny’s former bestfriend who is now Chen Sy’s legal wife, Laureen Uy as Amethyst Sy, daughter of Jean and Chen Sy who is also seeking her father’s affection, and Glydel Mercado as Ningning Wu, Zheny and Jean’s friend who is married to Chinese businessman, Edison Wu.

Under the direction of Malou Sevilla, “My Binondo Girl” is primetime’s newest drama-comedy series, airing this August 22, which will surely make you laugh and cry.

Anne Curtis Leads People Asia Magazine's Women of Style and Substance

Dubbed as the national sweetheart, Anne Curtis covers People Asia magazine’s “Women of Style and Substance” issue.

Also chosen by People Asia magazine as the “Women of Style and Substance” for this year are Rhoda Campos-Aldanese, Mons T. Romulo, Cristalle Belo Henares, Annette Wasmer-tirol, Ann Puno, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz and Charina Sarte.

Other topics inside the said issue include “A Walking Tour of Delft,” “Glow in the Glamor of Singapore,” “Oprah Winfrey’s event stylist Preston Bailey in Manila,” “The Psyche of the Philandering Male,” and more!

People Asia August-September 2011 is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Massive Superstar Power on ASAP Rocks

Feel a massive dose of superstar power as “ASAP Rocks” takes you to a roller coaster ride of unbelievable highs led by Gary Valenciano, Zsazsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion, John Lloyd Cruz, Coco Martin, Piolo Pascual and “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” host Superstar Judy Ann Santos.

Exhilarating Kapamilya surprises begin with the hottest launch of the newest teleserye “Maria la del Barrio” topbilled by Erich Gonzales, Paw Diaz, Arron Villaflor and Enchong Dee; the excitement builds up with the return of the country’s ultimate Primetime Princess – Kim Chiu via “My Binondo Girl”; Boots Anson Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Lorna Tolentino, Amy Austria, John Estrada, Tonton Guttierez, Martin del Rosario and Coco Martin of “Minsan lang kita Iibigin” bid a heartbreaking farewell to their supporters.

It’s a moving Sunday as ASAP Sessionistas reminisce the most requested poignant songs and memories plus sentimental favorites fill the air with special renditions from ASAP Pinoy Champs Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy and Angeline Quinto.

Plus electrifying surprises from Maja Salvador, Matteo Guidecelli, Shaina Magdayao, Nikki Gil, Gab Valenciano, Jessy Mendiola, Zaijan Jaranilla, birthday celebrator Young JV with APOP, Starpower Four, Neilbeth, B4, Camper’s Champs, XB Gensan, Freestylers, Kiss, Laoag Gymnastics Group, G-Force and “Way Back Home” stars Julia Montes, Sam Concepcion, Enrique Gil and Kathryn Bernardo.

Experience all the drama and all the action only on “ASAP Rocks” feel na feel episode this Sunday, 12:15 high noon. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/.

Hazel Chua Eliminated from the Biggest Loser

For almost three months, the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition contestants Raffy Tan and Hazel Chua had consoled and encouraged each other as they faced the physical and emotional challenges inside the Biggest Loser camp.

But after Hazel was eliminated from the competition last Tuesday (August 9), they have to continue transforming their lives, separately and by themselves.

The 22 year-old was voted out by majority of the remaining Bigating Pinoy including Angela, Art, Ryan, and Larry. They said Hazel is more ready to go out of the camp than Winwin, who joined her in the elimination ceremony.

As Angela put it, Hazel is already a butterfly while the 18 year-old Winwin is still sleeping in her cocoon. The two fell below the yellow line during the weigh-in after gaining a pound each despite their strenuous marine camp training.

Larry, whose “six-pack” is starting to show, was declared the Biggest Loser of the week for shedding three lbs. or 1.59% of his previous weight.

Before the tearful elimination ceremony, Raffy kissed Hazel, who served as his inspiration inside the camp. Their parting was painful but it did solidify the trust they have for each other.

Hazel even said she is confident that Raffy will prevail as the program’s first Biggest Loser. “I believe so much in Raffy and I know he’ll do everything to be the first winner of the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition,” she said.

She also vowed to go through an extreme transformation to wow the campers and the program’s loyal followers in the grand finale. However, Hazel said that as early as now she can say she’s already a changed person.


“The BL camp really changed how I view life. I can now walk with my head up and not try to hide my face in shame. I’m a more disciplined and a much happier person now because I feel good inside and out,” she revealed.

While life goes on for Hazel, same goes for Raffy and the remaining Bigating Pinoys Andy, Art, Angela, Larry, Leigh, Ryan, and Winwin. On this round, they are faced with a tough challenge from game master Derek Ramsay that tests not just their discipline in training and eating, but also in strategizing.

For this week’s immunity, the contenders will race each other in dropping 2% of their current weight. They will be given a one-time-only weigh-in access card, so they will have to gauge themselves to be sure they’ve already lost enough weight before they stand on the weighing scale.

Making this week even tougher for them is a new rule during the weigh-in. Instead of two, four Bigating Pinoys will fall under the yellow line and undergo the elimination ceremony.

Find out the different tactics the Bigating Pinoys will employ to acquire immunity and avoid being booted from the camp. Watch how they will handle another unanticipated twist that will intensify the competition even more.