Kiddie Cooks Take Adobo Challenge on Junior Master Chef

Top 20 kiddie cooks face first elimination on October 9.

Two of the Top 20 kiddie cooks will exit the culinary competition of the “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” in its first ever elimination round this Sunday (October 9).

The six underperformers with the lowest cumulative scores from the cooking challenges will have to make their own adobo dishes to escape elimination. Catch how they will reinvent and add a twist to the classic Filipino recipe.

Who among the kiddie cooks will present scrumptious dishes such as adobong hito with Thai salad, adobong antigo, Spanish style chicken adobo, and adobong basil pasta? Whose unique adobo dish will dazzle host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and chef judges Ferns, Lau, at Jayps?

But before the competitive cook-off and elimination, the Top 20 will go “back to basics” this Saturday (October 6) in a series of challenges that intends to showcase and improve their cooking skills.

The first challenge aims to gauge their ability in measuring ingredients, where they will have to extract a liter of juice from oranges without the aid of any measuring instrument.

The top 10 contenders will then enter a training-cum-challenge with Chef Lau where they will learn to peel and blanche tomatoes. From this round, five will be carried over to the next test where they will be tasked to make their own salad dressing.


The third test’s top performer will earn six points on the scoreboard, while the second and third placers will get four and two points, respectively.
Watch “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” this Saturday, 6:45 PM and on Sunday, 7 pm on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like http://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchefon Facebook, or follow @jrmasterchef_ph on Twitter.

Will Larry Martin Be the Biggest Loser?

Pinasok ng dating pulis na si Larry Martin ang Biggest Loser camp na may bigat na 255 pounds. Ngayon ay 170 pounds na lang siya at bitbit din ang pag-asang makabalik sa kapulisan.

“Hindi lang pala trabaho ang nawala sa akin, pero pati na ang respeto ko sa sarili at ng pamilya ko. Kung hindi po dahil sa The Biggest Loser, hindi ko maibabalik iyon,” sabi ni Larry.

Higit na natatandaan ng publiko ang galing na naipamalas niya sa challenges sa loob ng camp, ngunit sapat na ba ito para tanghalin siyang kauna-unahang Pinoy Biggest Loser?

Abangan kung si Larry ang magbabawas ng pinakamalaking percentage ng starting weight sa Fab Five.

Tutukan ang “Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Wellness Fair and Grand Finale ngayong Sabado, (Oct. 8) sa Ynares Stadium sa Pasig kasama ang host na si Sharon Cuneta, game master na si Derek Ramsay, at ang trainers na sina Chinggay Andrada at Jim Saret.

Para ma-update sa programa, mag-log on sa http://biggestloserpinoyedition.abs-cbn.com, i-like ito sa Facebook at i-follow ang @BLPinoyEdition sa Twitter.

Will Raffy Tan Be the Biggest Loser?

Raffy Tan entered the Biggest Loser camp weighing 287 pounds but left weighing only 207 pounds.

Raffy reveals, “I wanted to save my life and I did. Even if I win or lose, I believe I can sustain being healthy even after the show because I’ve been overweight all my life and I don’t want that again. The feeling of having lost much weight is just incomparable.” He joined the reality show because he wanted to live longer and be healthier so he can provide his younger sister with a better life.

Will Raffy emerge as the first ever Pinoy Biggest Loser? Catch his final weigh-in at the “Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Wellness Fair and Grand Finale” this Saturday (October at the Ynares Stadium and Fair Grounds in Pasig, to be broadcast on ABS-CBN at 9:30 PM. Before that, don’t miss the health talk, workout demo, and other exciting fun activities to be held at the venue, which will open at 3 PM. For program updates, log on to http://biggestloserpinoyedition.abs-cbn.com, like it on Facebook and follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter.

Will Hazel Chua Be the Biggest Loser?

From 206 to 150 lbs., will returning contestant Hazel Chua make a big upset this Saturday?

A reserved yet hopeful Hazel Chua entered the Biggest Loser camp weighing 206 pounds. She left it weighing only 150 pounds. “When I got eliminated, I realized that it’s not all about winning. I’m already a winner for having inspired people and for losing so much weight. I’m healthier and happier,” she says with a renewed self-confidence. She clinched the last spot in the Fab Five by triumphing over other ex-contestants, but more to this was the chance of showing people that the impossible can be done.

Will Hazel be able to lose more weight, enough to capture the first Pinoy Biggest Loser title? Catch her live and final weigh-in at the “Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Wellness Fair and Grand Finale” this Saturday (October at the Ynares Stadium in Pasig, with host Sharon Cuneta, game master Derek Ramsay, and trainers Chinggay Andrada and Jim Saret. For program updates, log on to http://biggestloserpinoyedition.abs-cbn.com, like it on Facebook and follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter.

Sam Milby Releases New Album

Rockoustic Heartthrob Sam Milby is excited over his latest music compilation from Star Records titled “Be Mine.”

After three years of hiatus from the music spotlight, Sam assured his fans that they will get their money’s worth with his third solo album. “They can certainly expect good music here. The songs are a little bit of everything which they can relate to. It will touch people who are in-love, brokenhearted, and even those who are searching for the “right one.”

Sam also shared that his delight over the feedback he has been getting about this music. “Before, the public know me just as an actor. But with my music, they start to see me as a recording artist. I’ve been getting a lot of great feedback about how happy people are with my albums.”

With “Hindi Kita Iiwan’ as its carrier single, “Be Mine’s” tracklist is composed of three covers and seven original songs. Sam rendered revivals of “And I Love You So,” the original sound track (OST) of his movie with Bea Alonzo; and two versions of “All My Life,” the theme song of his movie with KC Conception “Forever and A Day.”

Completing the album are original composition including “Hindi Kita Iiwan” (OST of Koreanovela “My Fair Lady”); “Baliw na Pag-ibig” (OST of Koreanovela “Marry Me, Mary”); “Panaginip ko’y Ikaw;” “Magpakailanman;” “Your Love,” a duet with Marie Digby; “Pushing me Away,” composed by Sam himself; and “Be Mine,” composed and produced by Richard Poon.

Sam’s career as a recording artist started with his self-titled album “Sam Milby” which earned a Platinum award a few months after its release. All his music ventures after were a success including his two albums “Love Duets” (2009) with Toni Gonzaga and another solo album “A Little Too Perfect” (2009) under Star Records.

Give in and fall in love with Sam’s heartwarming and heartbreaking music in his “Be Mine” album. Grab your own copy of “Be Mine” soon to be released on your favorite record bars nationwide. Songs can also be downloaded online via www.starrecords.ph.

ABS-CBN Dominates Nationwide This September

ABS-CBN Corporation once again dominated national TV ratings as it scored an average audience share of 42 percent or a whopping 12-point lead over GMA’s 30 percent in September on primetime from 6 PM onwards when TV viewing levels peak and where advertisers put most of their TV ad placements.

Data from Kantar Media also showed that in Metro Manila, ABS-CBN led all TV channels on primetime with an average audience share of 35 percent vs GMA’s 33%.

Thirteen out of the top 15 most watched programs in September were on ABS-CBN, sweeping the top ten slots. GMA’s top rating locally produced program, “Amaya,” only ranked 15th.

“MMK,” which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, topped the list with an average national TV rating of 32.8% also dominating the weekend programming, while “100 Days to Heaven” came in second with a rating of 32% and remains to be the number one weekday program.

The live airing of the prestigious “Miss Universe 2011” in Sao Paolo, Brazil where Shamcey Supsup bagged the third runner up honor, rated an unprecented 31% during daytime, heralding a new benchmark for a beauty pageant genre. This is in stark contrast to GMA-produced “Miss World” where the rival only rated 9.2% in primetime.

Meanwhile, “TV Patrol” is still the undisputed primetime newscast in the county as it earned an average TV rating of 28.1% vs GMA’s “24 Oras” (18.6%). “TV Patrol” also soared high to a rating of 32.6% Sept 26 as the entire country braced for the coming of Pedring. “24 Oras,” on the other hand, rated at 22.4% during the same day.

ABS-CBN’s newest primetime offering “Nasaan Ka Elisa?” instantly rose to 7th spot with an average rating of 25.3% and consistently beating GMA’s “Munting Heredera” hitting only an average rating of 19.4%.

Other Kapamilya programs in the top 15 were “My Binondo Girl” (27.4%), “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” (26.4%), “Rated K” (24.6%), “Guns and Roses” (23.7%), “Pilipinas Got Talent” (22.8%), “Wansapanataym” (22.7%), “Maria La Del Barrio” (21.9%), and “Goin Bulilit” (20.9%).

ABS-CBN registered a consolidated net income of P1.7 billion in the first six months of 2011, while GMA Network reported only a P1.05 billion net income in the same period.

Kantar Media has 22 TV networks, ad agencies, and pan-regional networks subscribing to its ratings services. Among its current subscribers are ABS-CBN, NBN, Sky Cable, J. Romero and Associates, Adformatix, Starcom, OMD, PhD, Mediacom, Mindshare, MEC, Maxus, Universal McCann, and Wellmade Manufacturing Corporation. They also include pan-regional networks likes CSM Media Inc., Fox International Channels, Star HK, Discovery, AXN, HBO, MTV, and Sony Pictures Television International.

ABS-CBN shifted to Kantar Media/TNS after filing a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media Research for failing to comply with its request to investigate alleged cheating and data tampering in TV ratings. The case is still pending in court.

Toni @ 10 on Sunday's Best

“Toni @ 10,” Toni Gonzaga’s successful 10th anniversary concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum will be aired this Sunday (Oct.9), 10:45pm, at “Sunday’s Best” on ABS-CBN.

A celebration of her decade-long sterling showbiz journey, “Toni @ 10” showcased everything that the Ultimate Multimedia Star’s had to offer—singing, dancing, acting, hosting and more!

“Toni @ 10” gathered Toni’s close friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry who made an impact on her 10-year career. It was an inspiring and entertaining trip down memory lane as Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, John Llyod Cruz, Vhong Navarro, Pokwang, Alex Gonzaga and Gary Valenciano took part in her first major solo concert.

Produced by Star Events, Epic Entertainment and Tag Concept, “Toni @ 10” was under the direction of “ASAP Live” director Johnny Manahan. Well-known composer, arranger and producer Jimmy Antiporda was the musical director.

At the age of 13, Toni started trying her luck in the showbiz industry by joining singing contests but her biggest break was her “I love you, Piolo” softdrinks commercial where she was starred alongside the Ultimate Heartthrob. She later became a mainstay host in the afternoon variety show “Eat Bulaga” then transferred to ABS-CBN in 2005, where she first appeared in the comic news program “Wazzup Wazzup.” The rest is history from then on.

A certified hitmaker, Toni has five-chart topping albums namely “Love Duets,” “Love is,” “Falling in Love,” “You Complete Me,” and her latest self-titled album, “Toni Gonzaga.”

Toni was part of movies such as “Pakners” in 2003, “D’Anothers” in 2006, “You Are The One” in 2006, “You Got Me” in 2007, “My Big Love” and “My Only You” in 2008, “A Journey” and “Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round” in 2009, “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010, and and the recent hit “Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi.”

With all her talents showcased at “Toni @ 10,” Kapamilya viewers will surely be glued on their TV sets. Don’t miss “Toni @ 10,” this Sunday (Oct.9), 10:45pm, at “Sunday’s Best,” after “Gandang Gabi Vice,” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Gerald Anderson Excited to Play Budoy

Drama prince Gerald Anderson shared excitement over his latest Primetime Bida series. “Napakaganda ng paglalakbay na ipakikita sa atin ni Budoy. Aside from the powerhouse cast, there are a lot of values in life and family that the viewers can learn from the story,” he said.

Playing the title role of a boy suffering from a delay in mild retardation, Gerald confessed that he is blessed to have been immersed in Budoy’s character. “Napakalaking tulong sa pagganap ko ang immersion na ginawa namin. Mas lumalim ang pagkilala ko kay Budoy at na-inspire ako sa pagmamahal niya sa pamilya at sa sipag at determinasyon niyang harapin ang buhay.”

First introduced to the Philippine audience via the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition, Gerald worked his way up to become one of this generation’s most sought-after leading men through soap operas like “Sana Maulit Muli,” “My Girl,” “Tayong Dalawa” and “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo.”

Witness a different Gerald in “Budoy” and see how he transformed to a role which he described as “different and refreshing.” How can a family blessing turn into a family shame? How can a family disown their own flesh and blood in the name of an unblemished reputation? Can a mentally-challenged boy survive the discriminating eyes of the society?

“Budoy” brings together a powerhouse cast composed of promising young stars Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil; legendary luminaries of Philippine movie industry including Dante Rivero, Gloria Sevilla and Barbara Perez; and seasoned actors namely Tirso Cruz III, Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Christian Vazquez, and Janice de Belen who makes a comeback in the Kapamilya network.


Under the direction of Ruel S. Bayani and Tots Sanchez-Mariscal, Budoy is set to highlight the value of education among the Filipino youth while stressing those individuals known to be mentally-challenged.

Don’t miss the newest Primetime Bida teleserye “Budoy,” Weeknights on ABS-CBN.

Jaya Wants to Guest on MYX

Queen of Soul Jaya is hoping to promote her newest album "All Souled Out" on ABS-CBN's music channel MYX.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Jaya, a GMA artist, said that she's also open to idea of promoting her newest CD on other network's shows like MYX and even in Kris Aquino's morning show KrisTV.

"Alam mo mahirap mag-promote sa ASAP because of the Party Pilipinas it's a given no, no. I think I can do MYX yung mga ganoon. Maraming shows na pwedeng pag-promotan yun nga lang kailangang hingin ang pahintulot kasi kilala ako bilang GMA artist, yung courtesy at respeto nandoon," she said.

Jaya said that she's just happy with the fact that Kapamilya network is always open to help her whenever she's in need.

"Ang ano ko lang sa ABS-CBN is that they have also this parang open arms if I need their help they are also willing to lend a helping hand. Like yung sa Happy Yipee Yehey nakapag-guest na ako doon, nakakalusot eh. Saka ang sarap minsan maiba lang na nakakapag-guest ako. Nakaka-miss talaga yung may freedom ka to go around pero naiintindihan ko din ang concerns ng mga network, if given a chance I can promote somewhere else pero as much as possible hinihingan ko ng pahintulot," she explained.

Jaya's "All Souled Out" album under Universal Records features some romantic songs.

The album includes "Any Other Fool", "Making Love", "Land of the Loving", "Just The Two of Us", "Too Shy To Say", "Neither One of Us", At Your Best" and "If You Don't Know Me By Now."

"Alam mo masarap itong i-collect kasi for all Jaya fans na all throughout the years naka-collect sila ng ibat ibang sounds ito ay iba na naman. It's worth saving, it's worth buying," Jaya said.

Tirso Cruz III on Budoy

Veteran actor Tirso Cruz III shared his excitement over his comeback TV project with ABS-CBN.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Cruz said that he will be part of the family series "Budoy" that premieres on Monday (October 10).

Cruz said he's really glad and proud to be back on Kapamilya network.

"Ito ginagawa namin, luckily I'm working with director Ruel Bayani again ang series na Budoy with Gerald Anderson and it's going to be shown very soon. Sana magustuhan ng tao because ito kakaiba, we are pushing for an advocacy here," Cruz said.

The actor said that Filipinos should really watch the series because of its good story line.

"So far ang nakunan namin, hindi naman sa nagbubuhat kami ng bangko eh very interesting talaga, very deep at ang gagaling ng kasama ko doon tulad nila Barbara Perez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Janice de Belen at very outstanding ang performance ni Gerald," he said.

"You know this is a welcome return for me. Well I'm proud to say ever since naman always dito sa ABS-CBN I'm always given meaty roles everytime," he added.

Cruz was also part of Star Cinema's film "No Other Woman" which was also directed by Bayani. The hit film stars Cristine Reyes, Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay.

Cristine Reyes Says Rayver Cruz is Proud of Her

Actress Cristine Reyes said her boyfriend Rayver Cruz is proud of her performance in the hit Star Cinema film "No Other Woman".

In an interview during a thanksgiving party for the film, Reyes said Cruz is very happy about her latest achievement.

"Mas tuwang tuwa pa siya kaysa sa akin, alam mo yung panay text siya sa akin na 'oy nanood daw si ganito ang daming nanood.' Sabi niya parang sobrang proud siya dahil hindi niya akalain na mangyayari ito sa akin. Parang feeling ko mas natutuwa siya for me. Nakakatuwa kasi very supportive siya," Reyes said.

With the film's success, Reyes believes that Cruz is her lucky charm.

"Si Ray oo (siya ang lucky charm ko) I guess kasi nandiyan siya palagi hindi ba? Iniintindi niya ang lahat sa akin at thankful ako doon," Reyes said.

The film, about extramarital affair directed by Ruel Bayani, already earned P100 million in ticket sales during its first five days of release.

JM de Guzman Topbills New Series 'Angelito Batang Ama'

It's a dream come true for young actor JM de Guzman, who is now topbilling ABS-CBN's upcoming series "Angelito Batang Ama."

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com on Friday, de Guzman admitted that he didn't expect to get the role.

He said that it's a blessing and a great surprise to have his own show.

"Excited ako sobra. Siguro from Mula sa Puso, ngayon yung excitement ay 10 times more. Dito iba na, ako na talaga ang lead character at parang sa akin nakaatang yung pagdala ng show," Guzman said.

In the new series, de Guzman will play the role of Angelito, a young man who falls in love with Charie Pineda's character.

De Guzman admitted that he has to lose weight to look younger to play the role of a 17-year-old in the series.

"Well physically kailangan kong magpapayat kasi medyo lumaki ako ngayon, para bumata sa show," he said.

"No rice ako, talagang mahirap pero kailangan for the show. I need to lose 10 lbs. more," he said.

Directed by Ted Boborol, the show also stars Jason Francisco, Felix Roco, Sam Concepcion and Matt Evans.

The show is set to air before the year ends.

Shaina Magdayao Agrees With John Lloyd Cruz That Their Relationship is Boring

Young actress Shaina Magdayao clarified speculations that her relationship with John Lloyd Cruz is on the rocks following the latter’s recent tongue-in-cheek remark that it’s “boring.”

"Talaga naman wala kaming bagong iku-kuwento sa inyo. Napaka-boring talaga," Shaina was quoted as saying in an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com.

Asked about his more-than-a-year-old relationship with Shaina, Lloydy lightheartedly told Push in their Oct. 2 story, “Ganun pa rin, boring, nothing new.”

He quickly added, “We’re doing perfectly fine.”

Shaina stressed that it’s better to keep their personal lives away from the spotlight. She also looks forward to their respective upcoming projects.

“Wala kaming bago pero marami kaming bago sa career. Sa personal, wala talaga masyado," she maintained in the same abs-cbnNEWS.com interview.

The Kapamilya actress apparently doesn’t see the need for her and her beau to work together in a project for their relationship to last.

“Until now nagsu-survive kami ng hindi nagwo-work together. Ibig sabihin, it's working," said she.

Lloydy echoed Shaina’s sentiments about their relationship in an earlier interview back in July.

"Again, I'm sure, meron lang nagpapalabas na mga ganyang balita dahil tahimik kami. Ginagawan kami ng isyu, na may pinagdadaanan. But sincerely and all honesty, okay kami. Tahimik lang talaga kami,” he related.

The box-office king is busy shooting for his first film with his “Imortal” leading lady Angel Locsin which is reportedly gunned for a November 2011 release.

As for his next TV project, Lloydy told Push in the same interview, “Sana hindi masyadong matagal [ang paghihintay for my next teleserye]. ‘Di ko alam kung tatapusin ko muna itong pelikula para mag-movie ulit or magsabay or mag-overlap. I’m not sure sa ngayon, di ko pa masabi.”

Anne Curtis Apologizes for Magazine Cover

In the heels of her widely successful film “No Other Woman,” actress-TV host Anne Curtis humbly apologizes for the “inappropriate” message supposedly conveyed by her recent magazine cover.

“I think it’s proper to really apologize to the people who were offended,” said Curtis in an interview with “Bandila” aired on Oct. 5.

Curtis was the October issue cover girl of Rogue magazine that recently drew flack from anti-smoking advocates after showing the star holding a cigarette.

The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) lamented that Curtis’ cover photo—as with Nora Aunor’s YES! Magazine cover—sets a bad example to the youth who apparently looks up to these renowned celebrities.

The “Showtime” host, however, mentioned that she understands where the critics are coming from.

“Syempre na-sad din kami that it was given that kind of publicity but at the same time naiintindihan din naman namin ang point nila,” Curtis enthused.

To set the record straight, she maintained that it was not the magazine’s intention to promote or to engage the youth into smoking.

“I don’t smoke. So I do not promote smoking. Just to be clear also,” shared Curtis.