Komik’s presents “Varga” premieres on August 2. Watch the trailer.

Varga is a powerful being from outer space. She lands on earth and becomes destined to protect the mankind from the forces of evil with the help a kind-hearted girl.

As an alien superheroine who comes to love and protect humanity, Varga will undergo challenges that will really test her character.

Erap on "Kapamilya Deal or No Deal"

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Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada faces the Banker and makes his debut on a game show in the highly anticipated third season of “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” hosted by Kris Aquino this Friday, Aug. 1st.

Will Erap be lucky enough to win the P2 million jackpot for the benefit of Bantay Bata Foundation?

Will he be able to resist the Banker’s tempting offers? Will he fare better than his son Senator Jinggoy Estrada who played last season?

Find out in “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” on Friday before “TV Patrol World” on ABS-CBN.

Bea, expelled from Pinoy Dream Academy

Beatriz "Bea" Muñoz, the Sweet Chanteuse from Muntinlupa bids goodbye to the Pinoy Dream Academy during its 5th Gala Performance Night. She only got 25.15 % of text votes compared to the 75.85 % of votes garnered by her boyfriend Miguel.

Bea reprises the Apo Hiking Society original “Yakap Sa Dilim” during the performance night but resident juror Gerald Salonga said that he’s not sure if Bea has enough singing ability to become a good singer.

In the meantime, Miguel was again included in the bottom 4 after their performances together with Bunny, Christian and Iñaki. However, Miguel was saved by the mentors. Don’t fail to watch the exciting Pinoy Dream Academy season 2 on ABS-CBN’s primetime bida.

Gretchen 'launches' MMK on its new time slot

The opening salvo of ABS-CBN's "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK) for its new time slot will feature the controversial Gretchen Barretto in a role that is so far from her real life --it will surely keep audience riveted to the screen.

MMK is the country's longest-running drama anthology, and is moving to its new time slot in time for its 17th year anniversary. MMK will now be moving to a new Saturday time slot, airing right after Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2.

The show's host and ABS-CBN president Charo Santos- Concio explained in an interview that the former timeslot every Fridays is already too late for some viewers, that they complain of not being able to finish watching the story.

With the new timeslot, MMK management hopes to offer a more relaxing timeslot for viewers and gain a new audience on Saturdays.

And since it is MMK's 17th anniversary, it will be airing a very special episode, "Margarita", starring actress-singer, endorser and "controversy-magnet" Gretchen Barretto.

Barretto who had a long break from doing showbiz projects--especially acting roles--now back is glad to have been part of MMK. She said no actor would be complete without being part of MMK.

"Margarita" is Barretto's second appearance in MMK; the first time she starred in the show was 15 years ago.

Barretto will be playing the character of Margarita, a mother and wife married to a poor man played by Tonton Gutierrez. Due to poverty Margarita will be forced to seek help from their town's mayor, portrayed by actor Philip Salvador.

It's a story of an illicit relationship that wasn't made to last.

The episode is directed by Nuel Naval and Shugo Praico.

Joining the episode are young actress Empress Schuck, veteran actress Perla Bautista and Carla Guevarra.

MMK dramatizes real-life stories sent in by letter-writers who wish to share the story of their lives. Barretto in an interview shared that she knows the identity of the mayor involved in the story--but would rather keep her mouth shut about it.

She instead invited viewers to watch the much-awaited and much-talked episode of MMK.

Source: www.abs-cbnNEWS.com

Asian superstar Wu Chun to arrive in Manila

Asian heartthrob Wu Chun of the original "Hana Kimi" will visit Manila together with Calvin Chen on Saturday (July 12) for a promotional tour of their hit afternoon series "Romantic Princess" currently airing on ABS-CBN.

The announcement of the much-awaited visit of the Taiwanese superstars was made by Leng Raymundo, ABS-CBN Head of Acquisitions, who said the visit of Wu Chun and Chen is part of the network's 55th year celebration.

"It's our way of thanking our avid and loyal viewers who continuously support our foreign program acquisitions" said Raymundo.

Wu Chun first appeared on Philippine television as Bryan in the phenomenal hit, romantic-comedy and original "Hana Kimi" shown early this year. He is also a member of the Asian singing sensation Fahrenheit together with Calvin Chen, who also appears in "Romantic Princess."

The Taiwanese singer-actor follows other Asian superstars who were brought to the Philippines by ABS-CBN in the past like Lee Dong Wook from "My Girl," Eugene from "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "Wonderful Life," and Jerry Yan together with other F4 members and "Meteor Garden" leading lady Barbie Zhu.

Wu Chun himself is excited to meet his thousands of Filipino fans and even wrote about it in his personal blog.

In an entry, he wrote: "I did try my best to convince my company to allow me to do promotional activities in the (Philippines) and though my initial attempt failed, I will not give up and hope it will be a reality for all us to meet up one day, yeah!"

Fall in love with Wu Chun and Calvin Chen in a romantic weekend with the Asian hearttbrobs on the Kapamilya network and watch "Romantic Princess" on weekday afternoons before "Pinoy Dream Academy Uberture" on ABS-CBN.

Source: ABS-CBN news