Kim Chiu Rules Primetime on My Binondo Girl

Kim Chiu remains to be the country's primetime princess as her newest teleserye "My Binondo Girl" instantly scored a national TV rating of 29.6% during its premiere telecast last Monday (Aug 22) beating GMA's "Munting Heredera" which rated only 22.3%, according to data from Kantar Media.

Even before “My Binondo Girl” started airing on TV, it had trended on Twitter the week before its airing along with ABS-CBN’s other series “Maria La del Bario” and the recently concluded “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.”

The whole nation is starting to be captivated by the Jade-Onyx tandem who was portrayed as kids by Mutya Orquia and Izzy Canillo as young Onyx to Kim Chiu and newest leading man, Jolo Revilla whose chemistry is simply astounding.

Despite dedicating everything to daughter Jade, Zheny (Aiai delas Alas), fails to erase the longing her daughter feels for her Chinese father, Chen Sy ( Richard Yap) who only recognizes one child, his first born son, Yuan.

Jade will continue to grip the hearts of many as she struggles to earn her Chinese father’s affection and acceptance even if it means disguising as her long gone brother, Yuan.

Don’t miss the arrival of two more boys who would complicate Jade’s life further, Trevor Wu (Matteo Gudecelli) who would fall in love with Jade at first sight and Andy Wu (Xian Lim) who would become Yuan’s rival in managing ChenJean chain of restaurants.

“My Binondo Girl” airs weeknights after “100 Days to Heaven” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter or visit www.mybinondogirl.tv.

Daniel Padilla on Growing Up

Daniel Padilla gets his big break in showbiz as leading man of Kathryn Bernardo in the upcoming teen-oriented drama Growing Up. During the press conference for the show set to air this September 4, he shared how he is pleased to be paired with Kathryn. “Ako dito si Patrick, ang heartthrob na may pagka-bad boy. Ka-love team ko dito si Kathryn. Makikita niyo ‘yung parang aso’t pusa naming away. Nakakatuwa si Kath kasi maganda, mabait, magaling pa. Madali siyang ka trabaho. Approachable siya. Pwede mong makausap nang seryoso kahit kayong dalawa lang. Pero kengkoy din katulad ko.”

The sixteen year-old is the son of actors Rommel Padilla and Karla Estrada. Daniel shared that watching the old films of his parents inspired him to give showbiz a try. “Gusto ko talaga mag-showbiz. Natutuwa kasi ako kapag napapanood ko ‘yung mga dating pelikula nina mama at papa. Para gusto ko ring subukan. Napanood ko ‘yung pelikula ni mama na Kakaibang Karisma. Kinilabutan lang ako kasi siyempre nanay mo ‘yung nakikita mong nagpapa-sexy. Kay papa naman, nakalimutan ko ‘yung title pero ‘yung kwento e nasa bilangguan siya. Gusto ko ‘yung pelikula niya na ‘yun.”

During the press conference of Growing Up, reporters were surprised when Daniel admitted that he already had three girlfriends. Hence he was likened to his father and the other men in the Padilla showbiz clan who have the reputation of being playboys. But Daniel explained, “Si papa naman at ‘yung mga tito ko hindi naman sila babaero. Nagkakataon lang na nauuwi sa hiwalayan ‘yung mga relationships nila kaya nakarami sila ng nakarelasyon, inisip ng mga tao babaero nga sila. Pero ang mga Padilla tapat ‘yan magmahal.”

The young Padilla admitted that he sometimes gets sad whenever anyone in the clan would be reported to have troubles with the law, like his uncle Royette Padilla who recently faced mauling charges filed by his own wife. “Naapektuhan din ako. Siyempre nababalitaan mo na kung ano ano ‘yung nasasabi tungkol sa kamaganak mo. Bilang kapamilya masakit din ‘yun. Pero mas pinaniniwalaan ko ‘yung sinasabi nila kaysa sa mga nababalita.”

Though he belongs to a big clan, Daniel said that he is close to most of his cousins particularly to the children of his uncle Robin. “Every Sunday may training kami sa bahay ni Tito Robin. Nag-train kami ng parkour and martial arts. Kasama ko ‘yung iba kong mga kapatid, nakakasama namin sina Queenie. Si Kylie madalang kasi busy. ‘Yung mga anak din ni Tito Royette.”

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Pokwang Pressured for First Solo Movie

In her very first starring role, Pokwang takes on a dramatic role in TFC and Star Cinema’s movie entitled A Mother’s Story. She plays an illegal immigrant in the U.S. who takes up odd jobs to earn money for her children back home. “Oo nga, super excited ako. Bonggang launching movie ito. Nakakatawa nga kasi sa lahat ng komedyante ako ang nabigyan ng launching movie na drama. Challenge sa buhay ito bilang artista kaya pinaghusayan ko talaga. In fairness sa director at writers namin, talagang piniga nila ako.”

As a former OFW herself, Pokwang shared that she didn’t have much difficulty internalizing her character. “Kwento ito ng isang OFW na nanay. Lahat gagawin niya at isasakripisyo para sa pamilya niya. Sobrang nakaka-relate ako sa pelikula. Hindi ako masyado nahirapan sa pagiging OFW. Pero may parts na challenging talaga. Kasi ita-tackle sa movie yung mga issue ng inaabuso, yung pagiging illegal abroad, wala kang laban kasi kapag illegal ka dun. Pero personally, wala akong na-experience na minamaltrato ako. Alam mo naman ako, palaban ako day!”

Although it took this long before she was given a solo movie by ABS-CBN, Pokwang stressed that there’s no sense feeling hurt for that matter. “Kaysa naman wala ‘di ba? Timing lang talaga. Siguro nakita naman ng management, Star Cinema at TFC na ito ang right time para sa akin. At kung pressure ang pag-uusapan habang papalapit ng palapit yung playdate, ito yung time na ‘di ka talaga makakatulog. Pero pinagdadasal ko naman. Sabi ko nga lahat ng pressure sa buhay mawawala basta ipagdasal mo lang.”

Joining Pokwang in this movie are Xyriel Manabat, Rayver Cruz, Nonie Buencamino, Ana Capri, and Daria Ramirez with the special participation of Beth Tamayo.

A Mother’s Story will be shown in theatres on September 28.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes Talks About Being Famous

Sa kanilang murang edad, natamo na nina Kathryn Bernardo at Julia Montes ang kasikatan and at the same time, ang pagkakaroon ng responsibilidad. Halimbawa, maituturing na breadwinners ang dalawa sa kanilang pamilya at malaking responsibilidad din ang pagiging magandang ehemplo sa mga kabataan. Gayunpaman, very positive ang pananaw ng dalawa sa kabila ng mabibigat na responsibilidad.

“Nakakalabas [ako] pero ‘yung party kasi hindi rin ako ma-party na tao,” kuwento ni Kathryn. “So para sa akin nage-enjoy din naman ako kasi kailangan mag-sacrifice ka rin po nang konti dahil sa pagiging successful. Okay lang naman po sa akin ‘yung kapalit dahil sobrang worth it po naman.”

Sabi pa ng dalaga, maituturing na swerte sila ni Julia dahil sa kanilang murang edad ay kumikita na sila. “Naiisip ko na lang sa positive side. Ako nakakaipon na ganito pa lang ako ang bata, so para sa akin mas swerte ako kumpara sa ibang bata.”

Katuparan naman ito ng pangarap para kay Julia na sa murang edad pa lang ay namulat na kailangan niyang magtrabaho para makatulong sa pamilya. “Bata pa lang talaga ako, Goin’ Bulilit pa lang tumutulong na ako,” kuwento ng young actress. “At 9 years old naisip ko na talaga na kailangan kong tumulong sa kanila. Hanggang paglaki ko na-mindset ko na more on family talaga. Siguro may mga times din na napapaisip na what if ako yung typical teenager? Pero ‘yun nga iba rin kasi na nakapag-ipon na rin. Nage-enjoy rin kami sa trabaho namin, passion din namin ito.”

Samantala, hindi naman pressured ang dalawa na sila ang magdadala ng upcoming teen show na Growing Up. Anila, hindi nila kailangang magpadala sa pressure at ang mahalaga lang ay gawin nila ang best nila. “Hindi naman po siguro kaming dalawa lang ang magdadala,” ani Julia. “Siguro po may pressure kasi siyempre ang tagal na rin ng itinakbo ng kabila naming kalaban and siguro ano na lang talaga ‘yung best lang po namin at ‘yung natural na maibibigay namin na magbabarkada, siguro ‘yun ang edge namin.”

Ayon naman kay Kathryn, sama-sama naman sila ng kanilang mga co-stars sa pagdadala ng show at umaasang mas makikilala rin ang kanilang mga kasama sa Growing Up.

Source: www.push.com.ph

John Lloyd Cruz With Supermodel Vanja on Metro September 2011 Issue

John Lloyd Cruz and Supermodel Vanja are on the double cover of Metro Magazine’s September 2011 issue.

The double cover plus the magazine’s 50 pages of fashion, beauty and lifestyle features were all shot in Paris as part of the magazine’s fashion issue for this month.

Metro Magazine September issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Anne Curts Sings ABS-CBN Ulan Station ID

ABS-CBN has released its 2011 Rainy Season Station ID featuring the song “Sukob Na” the Anne Curtis version.

The newest Kapamilya station ID dubbed as “Ulan” was first seen on ASAP Rocks last Sunday, August 28. It features the stars of ABS-CBN’s current shows like Umagang Kay Ganda, Showtime, Happy Yipee Yehey!, Maria La Del Barrio, My Binondo Girl, Guns and Roses, The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition, and Banana Split.

Sukob Na was originally sung by the group 17:28 and was used as network’s rainy season station ID theme in 2002. It was also sung by Aiza Seguerra for ABS-CBN’s rainy season station ID for 2010.

Gerald Anderson Not Surprised on Being Linked to Leading Ladies

Young actor Gerald Anderson said he is not surprised anymore when people romantically link him to his new leading ladies.

In an interview with Push.com.ph, Anderson said he has already gotten used to it since the breakup of Kimerald, his tandem with actress Kim Chiu.

"'Yung kay Jewel (Mische) nga antagal na namin [nung huli kaming nagkatrabaho] pero hanggang ngayon meron pa rin. So by now, sanay na ako. Siyempre dati isa lang ang leading lady ko (Chiu), ngayon nali-link na ako sa iba pero normal [lang 'yan]," he explained.

Anderson admitted that he initially had a hard time accepting that he and Chiu had to go their separate ways.

He then realized that this gave him a chance to grow as an actor.

"Pero sa ngayon mas gusto ko pa ang nangyayari sa akin kasi mas challenging. Ako ang magbibigay support sa mga bagong leading ladies. Sobrang iba," he said.

"Ang sa akin ngayon siyempre gusto kong maging versatile. Gusto ko iba-iba and kung isang tao lang lagi mo makakatrabaho, ano 'yung challenge, ano 'yung ipapakita mo sa iba?"

Meanwhile, Anderson assured the Kimerald fans that there are opportunities for him and Chiu to work together again.

"Kimerald is a love team and will always be a love team. Gagawa pa rin kami ng project, siguro wala pong masama na magkaroon ng love team. Sa ngayon, nagfo-focus po ako on being a solo actor...'Yun po ang main priority ko ngayon," he said.

Anderson is currently linked to singer-actress Sarah Geronimo, his leading lady in the movie "Catch Me, I'm In Love." They are set to be paired once again for a movie this year.

On Tuesday, Geronimo said Anderson gave her an expensive gift for her birthday.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Gary Valenciano Thrilled Over New Projects

Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano shared his excitement over his 2 new projects.

In line with his 28th anniversary in show business, Valenciano launched "With Love, Gary Valenciano," a compilation of all the teleserye and movie theme songs he recorded.

Included in the new album are songs "Where Do I Begin (Love Story)," "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin," "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo," "Tayong Dalawa," Sana Maulit Muli," "And I Love You So," "Because of You," "Ikaw Lamang," "Kailangan Kita" and "How Did You Know."

Valenciano is also promoting his upcoming television special, which airs on Sunday (September 4) at 10:45 p.m. on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best.

"Ako talagang nagpapasalamat ako sa ABS-CBN kasi after 28 years sino ang mag-aakala na mago-offer pa sila ng special, hindi naman ganoon ka-often ang specials ngayon, hindi ba? So, I'm really thankful that they've given me this chance," he told abs-cbnNEWS.com on Wednesday.

Inspired by his latest album, the TV special is also titled "With Love, Gary Valenciano." It is directed by Johnny "Mr. M" Manahan, with musical direction by Marvin Querido and choreography by Georcelle Dapat of G-Force.

"The last time I talked to Mr. M regarding something creative was my last concert with him which was in 1999, for 'Pure Energy.' So two Sundays ago, sa recording ng ASAP, he called and sabi niya, 'Gary sa opening natin baka pwedeng ganito, ganyan' tapos usap kami ulit like before," he said.

"It was so good to have this special and it's old school...I really don't know how it's all going to come out kasi ang dami nilang kinuhang artists and friends and special people in the industry to speak about their vision or image of who I am to them."

Paying tribute to Valenciano on the TV special are his fellow artists Ryan Cayabyab, Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Lorna Tolentino, Ogie Alcasid, Iya Villania, Aiza Seguerra, Jed Madela and Piolo Pascual.

His children -- Gab, Paolo and Kiana -- will also be part of the show.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

EJ Jallorina on Growing Up

"Growing Up!" star EJ Jallorina downplayed speculations that he is gay.

Jallorina told abs-cbnNEWS.com that he's aware of the rumors but just takes it positively.

He even said that it's an honor for him to be questioned if he is straight or not because it only means that he's really good in portraying gay characters.

"I'm straight po. Kapag nakakarinig po ako ng mga taong nagsasabi o nagtatanong noon ay napakalaking honor po at least somehow ay nagiging curious sila kung ako po ang character ko, which I think nagpapakita po ng effectiveness ko po as an artista," Jallorina said.

Jallorina first started doing gay characters in ABS-CBN's children's show "Goin' Bulilit.'

He was also part of the gay film "Manay Po 2."

Jallorina snatched limelight anew in Kapamilya's remake of "Mara Clara."

Currently, Jallorina is part of ABS-CBN's teenage show "Growing Up!" with Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes as lead stars.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Star Records Teams Up With Cherry Mobile for Music Library

ABS-CBN music outfit Star Records has teamed up with mobile phone manufacturer Cherry Mobile for a music library where users can download their favorite songs.

Called Cherry Music, the application allows fans to download up to 100 free songs from Star Records Artists for 45 days after purchasing a handset from Cherry Mobile.

Some of Star Records' top artists include Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Maria Aragon, Marie Digby, Jamie Rivera and Bugoy Drilon, among others.

Abs-cbnNEWS.com is the online news department of ABS-CBN Corp.

Piolo Pascual Will Not Leave Local Career

Actor-singer Piolo Pascual said that he would never leave his work in the Philippines for an international career.

"Hindi ko iiwanan ang Pilipinas kung may pagkakataon katulad nito na makapag-perform sa ibang bansa I'll gladly do it pero base ko pa din ang Pilipinas, hindi magbabago 'yon," Pascual said, after his successful promotional tour in Malaysia for his album "Piolo Pascual: Songs of the Decades."

Pascual, who was accompanied by executives of ABS-CBN's music outfit Star Records, visited some record stores selling his album in Malaysia.

The actor also performed for his Filipino fans who gave him a warm reception.

Aside from Malaysia, Pascual is also set to visit Singapore and Hong Kong to promote his album.

"It's a collection of songs of the decades released only in the Asian market. We already have the hard copy in Malaysia, pwede ng mag-download sa Singapore and soon sa Hong Kong. So sana po tangkilikin natin ang album na ito, so thanks to everyone for getting a copy," he said.

Before going to Malaysia, Pascual's newest album was already declared quintuple platinum

"There's a certain boost na talagang gusto mo pang pagalingin, mag-record ulit at gusto mo pang maglabas ng album. So sobrang regalo, sobra, sobrang pasasalamat at bumibenta pa siya sa mga records bar, so sobrang happy ako," Pascual said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Martin Nievera to Hold Tribute Concert

Martin Nievera is set to hold a tribute concert in Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Friday.

In an exclusive interview with radio dzMM's Ahwel Paz, the Concert King asked the public to join him at around 8 p.m. on September 2 for a night of music.

"[I will be having a] tribute concert [on] September 2 sa Resorts World. Marvin Querido and his big, big orchestra [will be joining me] as I pay tribute to all the people who have blessed me through the years," he told Paz during their recent gig at the 74th anniversary celebration of the Filipino Association of Singapore.

Nievera marked his 29th year in show business last month. He was supposed to hold an anniversary celebration in ABS-CBN musical variety show "ASAP Rocks" but it did not push through after he failed to show up.

Reports said singer-actress Sarah Geronimo had something to do with Nievera's absence. The Concert King stressed, however, that "it was never about Sarah."

After his tribute concert, Nievera will hold a show with singer Rachel Alejandro in Ireland on October 31.

"We are going together there in Ireland, please join us in Ireland on October 31st. I'll be there with Rachel Alejandro. To all the Filipinos in Ireland, see you," he said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Biggest Loser Youngest Contestant Bids Goodbye

Winwin Cabinta, 18, finally bade goodbye to "The Biggest Loser" camp on Monday night.

The youngest contestant in the show was voted out by the remaining contestants after she failed to slim down during the last competitive weigh-in.

Cabinta lost a total of 72 pounds during the competition from her initial weight of 260 pounds.

"Huwag kayong mag-alala kung umuwi man ako kasi alam ko kaya ko na. Ipagpapatuloy ko ito sa labas. 'Yung loob ng camp is 'yung training natin. Tapos isa-isa tayong inihahatid hanggang sa dumating sa istasyon ko. Ito na ang istasyon ko pero hindi ibig sabihin na dito na mag-e-end," she said after she was eliminated.

"My God, 72 pounds ang nawala sa akin. Gaano kabigat ang 72 pounds para sa isang teenager? So guys, sobrang thankful talaga [ako]."

Meanwhile, the "Biggest Loser of the Week" title went to Leigh Villegas.

Below are the remaining finalists of "The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition:"

1.Ryan Razon, 31, Pampanga
2.Angela Lupangco, 26, Rizal
3.Enrique Rafael "Raffy" Tan, 22, Negros Occidental
4.Art Mendoza, 35, Makati
5.Larry Martin
6.Leigh Villegas