KC leads global walk vs hunger in Taguig

This is from the ABS-CBN news:

Actress KC Concepcion, United Nations World Food Program (WFP) ambassador, on Sunday led the walk against child hunger at the open field of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Dubbed as "End Hunger: Walk the World," the event, which was participated by an estimated 3,000 people, was aimed at raising public awareness and funds to feed 59 million poor children who attend schools on an empty stomach.

The participants began their walk at 6 a.m. and they circled around the open field for 30 minutes.

Concepcion urged the public to reach out and help the children who are dying because of hunger especially now that prices of basic commodities continue to go up.

Social Welfare Secretary Esperanza Cabral echoed Concepcion’s call, saying that each individual should do his own share to combat hunger.

The walk against hunger, an initiative of WFP, was simultaneously done in other countries.

Nan is evicted from the PBB house.

It’s the 10th eviction night on Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. It’s a tug-of-war for the public votes between Robi Domingo and Arnan Clenuar.

Robi Domingo received a whopping 77.04 percent of the total votes while the Junior Kenkoy Nan only got 22.96 percent.

That leaves us with Robi, Nicole, Beauty, Ejay and Alex as the possible Big Winner. Another teen will say goodbye on June 4 eviction night to complete the Teen Big Four.

You can click here to vote online.

S.O.S on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN is again starting a new trend that others will surely try to follow. That is, showing Japanese drama or J-Dorama on Philippine television. Strawberry on the Shortcake (S.O.S.), a Japanese TV series or J-Dorama will be shown on ABS-CBN every Saturdays at 10:00 am. The 10 episodes series stars Japanese hearthrob Takizawa Hideaki and Japanese popstar Fukada Kyoko.

"Strawberry on the Shortcake" is a tale about a complex web of love triangles among a young man, his stepsister, his best friend and his best friend's teacher.

Will and Riza in the cast of a Hollywood movie.

I just got this from TV Patrol earlier. Will Devaughn and Riza Santos, both Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition season 2 housemates are included in the cast of a Hollywood movie entitled “Road Raiders” which is being shot in Antipolo.

This action movie is said to be directed by prolific Filipino director, writer and cinematographer Cirio Santiago.

Valerie booted from PBB house

Valerie Weignmann, the “Dazzling Doll” was booted from the Pinoy Big Brother house Wednesday night, May 28 during the live eviction night held in front of the PBB house.

Valerie received the lowest percentage of text votes that ended her stay inside the famous house nine days before the Big Night. She got 27.8% while Robi got the highest percentage with 41.50% followed by Nicole with 30.68%.

As the Big Night on June 7 is fast approaching, two more teens will say goodbye on May 31 and June 4 to complete the teen season’s Big Four.

Who will be part of the teen season’s Big Four? This question will be answered in the coming days as Big Brother leaves the fate of this teens to their fans.

Ruffa joins cast of Betty La Fea.

It's official, Ruffa Gutierrez will play the role of Daniella in the much-awaited Filipino version of Betty La Fea.


Here's a report from abs-cbnNEWS.com

TV host Ruffa Gutierrez will join the cast of the much-awaited television series "Yo Soy Betty La Fea!" with actress Bea Alonzo as Betty.

The exclusive official announcement was made through ABS-CBN's "The Buzz."

Gutierrez will play the role of Daniella.

Aside from Alonzo, Gutierrez is another big star chosen to be part of the cast.

The production’s casting is still ongoing, as well as the voting in unofficial polls for the role of the leading man, Armando.

When Bea found out that Gutierrez would join "Yo Soy Betty La Fea," her reaction was simple. "She’s perfect for the role! I love it."

Gutierrez's scenes with Alonzo is something to look forward to. It is exciting that an international beauty queen will be Alonzo’s co-star in the program.

Gutierrez is also excited since "Yo Soy Betty La Fea" will seem like a fashion show as she will wear fabulous clothes, shoes, bags and jewelry.

The role is perfect for the beauty queen and it’s amusing to think that when Ruffa joined the Ms. World competition, one of the judges was Vanessa Williams, who plays Wilhelmina’s sister in "Ugly Betty" in the United States.

Williams had asked Gutierrez, "What advice would you give ugly girls?" What a coincidence.

The question was perfect since now Gutierrez is part of "Yo Soy Betty La Fea." What will be her answer to Ms. Williams as she plays the role of Daniella?

"Caregiver" opens May 28.

On local showbiz, the long wait is over as the Star Cinema movie “Caregiver” hits over 150 theaters nationwide tomorrow, May 28. The movie which was taped in London is Sharon Cuneta’s comeback movie and the 15th anniversary presentation of Star Cinema, ABS-CBN’s movie outfit.

Tonight, all roads lead to SM Megamall for the movie’s red-carpet, Hollywood-style premiere night. It is expected that the night will be star-studded and it will be doubly significant since it was Sharon herself who first had her premiere night at SM Megamall with Madrasta (1996).

In “Caregiver” Sharon plays a school teacher waiting for the petition of her husband (played by John Estrada) who's working as a nurse in London. While waiting for the petition of her husband, Sharon takes a course in caregiving. When she gets to London, she immediately finds work as a caregiver with Rica Peralejo.

Rica, in the movie is married to Jhong Hilario. Conflict and trouble arise for Sharon and John while they are in London and they realize that life in a foreign country is not for them.

Sharon is also scheduled to grace the premieres of "Caregiver" in Los Angeles, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; London, England; and Rome, Italy.

Piolo, first Filipino artist invited to the Paris Festival

Piolo Pascual really made it big this year. Aside from the success of his teleserye “Lobo” and a number of product endorsements, he was just invited to grace the Festival Paris Cinema 2008 as the first ever Filipino artist especially invited to this event. Piolo received the invitation from Paris Mayor Delanoe and actress Charlotte Ramplings last March, according to Ricky Lo of the Philippine Star.

Based on reports, some 40 Filipino movies will be shown on this filmfestival with Star Cinema’s “Caregiver” (starring Sharon Cuneta) and Judy Ann Santos’ “Ploning” as possible opening films. The festival will be honoring the Philippines this year.

Charice sings with US stars, wows Vegas

Good news to all Kapamilyas. Our very own Kapamilya Charice made another spectacular landmark when she performed with US big stars and got two standing ovations last May 23 in Las Vegas. Indeed, Charice is unstoppable.

Here’s the report from ABS-CBNnews.com:


By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Young singer Charice once again proved her singing prowess as she got two standing ovations for her performance with musician-record producer David Foster's discoveries for a benefit concert at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas last Friday, May 23rd.

For the event entitled "David Foster & Friends" in front of an audience of almost 10,000, Charice sang a medley of Whitney Houston's hits- "I Will Always Love You" and "I Have Nothing".

These songs are from the original sound track of "The Bodyguard" which was produced by Foster. "And I Am Telling You" is from the original soundtrack of "Dreamgirls", also produced by Foster.

Audience impact

After her performance, Charice got two standing ovations. People cried during her performance, and she received loud cheers and applause after each song.

Charice said in an interview after her perfomance that she was really happy and thrilled to be part of Foster's special show.

"Masaya lang po ako na biglaan po yung napabilang ako sa kanila, lalo na po sa Las Vegas. Mas maraming big stars ang nakasama ko like Mr. Andrea Bocelli.

Sobrang bait na talagang after ng performance ko nakita ko nasa baba siya nag-stay. Akala ko kung ano ang meron, yun pala iko-congratulate niya ako parang di ako makapaniwala na sila ang kasama ko," Charice said.

"Basta parang nanaginip lang ako lalo na noong nakita ko 'yung program. Hello pinagitnaan ako ng big star Michael Buble at Josh Groban," Charice added.

Proudly Filipino

The 16-year-old belter said she was emotional after her performance.

"After ng performance ko, naiiyak ako. Hindi ko lang mailabas kasi may second song pa po pero talagang natutuwa ako na kahit po 'yung mga Amerikano nakikilala po nila ako. Tapos sinasabi nila na ako daw po yung best na nakita nilang may best performance," she said.

"Proud po ako, Filipino po ako. Tapos natuwa ako na binanggit ko na taga-Pilipinas ako ang daming nag-chi-cheer nakaka-proud. Sana proud din sa akin ang kapwa Pilipino ko po," said Charice.

Charice's famous fans

As for David Foster, he did not have anything but good words for his new discovery -- Charice.

"Tonight, a star is born," Foster said.

"I had the great pleasure of being able to stand inside behind the stage when she was performing... she has a beautiful voice," Josh Groban said.

During the cast party where no cameras were allowed, people, including the artists flocked to Charice.

They were all hugging and congratulating her for a very wonderful performance.

The caterer, famous chef Wolfgang Puck who saw the show with his wife could not get enough of Charice.

Mrs. Puck said, "I want to be your mother from now on."

Charice got a standing invitation from Wolfgang for free dinners with him and his wife every time Charisse is in Beverly Hills.

Making Filipinos proud

Charice said she gives her best in every performance to make her fellow Filipinos proud of her.

"Iniisip ko lang po na ibigay ang best ko sa bawat performance ko, kahit sino ang kasama ko...para maipagmalaki ko sa mga nanonood na pwede din po akong isabay sa mga talagang batikang singers like mga idol ko," she said

"Kaya binibigay ko ang best ko. Ito pong malaking oportunity na binibigay nila sa akin yun na po ang sinusukli ko sa kanila. 'Yung best performance ko na masasabi pong karapat-dapat ako sa binigay nilang opportunity."

Charice gives thanks

Charice thanked all the people who had faith in her talent and gave her breaks to be recognized.

"Salamat sa lahat ng pinag-guest-an ko sa Oprah, sa Ellen DeGeneres sa Paul O' Grady siyempre David Foster," Charice said.

Charice appeared in the Paul O’Grady Show in London, Tuesday, April 8 and on the Ellen DeGeneres show in December 2007.

Last April 11, abs-cbnNEWS.com broke the story that she just finished taping a special episode for Oprah. Her special guesting with Oprah was aired May 12th.

With a report from TV Patrol World.

ANC signs with Guam TV

Here's another good news to all Kapamilyas from the ABS-CBN news:

ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, signed a news collaboration and program distribution agreement with a media and entertainment conglomerate in Guam, the Sorensen Media Group or SMG. SMG is also an affiliate of the US' ABC and Fox TV stations in Guam ( )

Beginning July 1, ANC's longest running newscast Dateline Philippines, the just launched News@8 with Ricky Carandang, and business lifestyle show Executive Class will start airing live on freeTV in Guam, through SMGs Pacific News Center aired over TV station KEQI Fox 6.

ANC will also be providing daily news updates of to 5 minutes to be shown on the Pacific News Center aired over the television stations KEQI Fox-6 and KTGM ABC-7 in Guam, and a ninety (90) second daily radio news report to be aired over Newstalk K57 with option to re-broadcast on Power 98 and KAT 105.1 in Guam.

Starting July 5, ANC will also be launching a weekend review show which will air every Saturday at 5pm, and which will be carried live on the Pacific News Center aired over the television stations KEQI Fox-6 and KTGM ABC-7 in Guam. Guam time is two hours ahead of the Philippines.

During the signing of the MOA, Sorensen Media Group was represented by its Managing Director, Rex Sorensen, while ANC was represened by its Managing Director, Maria Ressa and COO, Glenda Gloria.

Sana Maulit Muli premieres on Primetime Bida

Another much-awaited Kapamilya television show that will premier tomorrow, May 26, 2008 is the Philippine adaptation of the hit Koreanovela “My Girl”. This is the second primetime series that features the tandem of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson after the highly successful “Sana Maulit Muli” in 2007 which was also a big hit in other countries.

Kim portrays the role of Jasmine, a spunky, street-smart and delightful heroine. Gerald, plays the well-off, serious and educated Julian.

My Girl is a story of Jasmine whose poor fortune suddenly changes when she is hired to pretend as Julian's long lost cousin but it took a sudden turn when she realizes that she is falling in love with Julian. Of course, it turns out that the feeling is mutual. The problem is, they can't just come out in the open since everyone believes they're real cousins. My Girl is a love story intertwined with comic situations.

Rounding off the casts are Enchong Dee, Nina Jose, Alex Gonzaga and David Chua. Complementing the young cast are veteran actors Ronaldo Valdez, Bing Loyzaga, Lito Pimentel, and comedian-singer K Brosas.

My Girl premieres on Primetime Bida right after Lobo.

My Girl trailer courtesy of Blogwerx.net:

Ligaw na Bulaklak premieres on Monday after Wowowee.

Two new ABS-CBN shows that will surely keep televiewers tuned in to the Kapamilya station will premier on Monday, May 26, 2008. These are “My Girl” in Primetime bida and “Ligaw na Bulaklak” in the afternoon block.

Ligaw na Bulaklak will replace the successful daytime soap opera, Prinsesa ng Banyera who bids farewell last Friday. This new teleserye is anticipated to change the face of our afternoons as it showcase a story of love, family and struggles. The story will revolve around an unusual milieu, a horse race track where many people lay bets in the hope of winning more out of life. It combines the elements of social issues and political drama with romance, Ligaw na Bulaklak aims to present a broader perspective of our society that is more than just the usual boy-meets-girl story.

This new show is top-billed by Star Circle Quest alumnus, Roxanne Guinoo who once again will showcase her dramatic prowess as seen in her previous hit series Palos and Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos. She plays the role of Lea Alegro, a “horse whisperer” scorned by memories of her childhood and her journey to fulfill her promise to bring together her broken family despite the odds.

This teleserye also scores a landmark in the other casts’ respective careers. Ara Mina who is making a comeback from Prinsesa ng Banyera, returns as the main villain in Lea’s life. Sid Lucero who made it big for his role as the martial arts master in Kung Fu Kids - now plays a romantic character as Billy, the childhood sweetheart of Lea. Isko Moreno will also make a showbiz comeback as Mon, a horse race "bookie". Rocker Marc Abaya makes his acting debut as Francis, the well-educated suitor of Lea. Coco Martin who is now a Kapamilya, plays the role of Ronel, the brother of Lea. Rounding off the entire casts are Matteo Guidicelli, Erich Gonzales, Carla Humphries, Smokey Manaloto, Arlene Muhlach, Ron Morales, Jaymee Joaquin, Nonie Buencamino, Joem Bascon, Chokoleit, and Jodi Sta. Maria in a very special role.
The show will premiere on Monday, May 26, 2008 after Wowowee.

The trailer of Ligaw na Bulaklak courtesy of YouTube:

True Blue Kapamilya.

This blog is all about ABS-CBN shows and stars, nothing else. Being a true blue Kapamilya, there’s no room on this blog about other networks or their stars, I simply don’t know them.

I was raised on a family where the Television is fixed on one TV station, ABS-CBN, nothing else. Don’t even say something bad about the station in our household or you’ll get into trouble. Lol

Anyway, expect to see lots of Kapamilya stuff here and you’re welcome to contribute.