'Imortal' premieres on October 4

The wait is finally over for the supporters of actress Angel Locsin and actor John Lloyd Cruz as their first television project together is set to air on ABS-CBN on October 4.

After spending some time outside the primetime limelight, both Locsin and Cruz are now gearing for their much awaited fantasy series titled “Imortal.”

Both actors have rigidly prepared to make it a high-caliber show.

“Imortal” is a love story between a werewolf and a vampire which will be played by Locsin and Cruz, respectively.

It was told that this fantasy series is a sequel to ABS-CBN’s hit TV soap “Lobo”, where Locsin also played a werewolf and earned her a nomination for best actress in the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Cruz, on the other hand, urged viewers to follow the TV series as he will portray an entirely new and different role.

“Imortal” is under the direction of veteran directors Chito Roño and Jerry Lopez Sineneng. It is set to premiere on October 4 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida block after "Noah."

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

"Imortal" Teaser starring Angel Locsin and John LLoyd Cruz

After the success of “Lobo” and “Only You” Angel Locsin will be back on primetime Television with the much-anticipated Fantaserye entitled “Imortal” On ABS-CBN. She will be paired with Box Office King John Lloyd Cruz for the first time.

The TV series is said to be the second book of “Lobo”, her first primetime series as a Kapamilya, which also earned her a nomination for Best Actress in the International Emmys.

Reportedly, Angel will portray the role of a werewolf while John Lloyd Cruz will play the role of a vampire.

Some of the cast members include Maja Salvador, Gladys Reyes, Rico Blanco, Francine Prieto, ChinChin Gutierrez, Lauren Young and Precious Lara Quigaman.

This is surely another exciting show to watch out for on primetime TV!

Watch the teaser from YouTube below:

Angel Locsin's Folded and Hung Summer Photos

I just want to share with you the sizzling hot photos of Kapamilya star Angel Locsin for the summer 2010 collections of Folded and Hung.

Angel Locsin was pulled out of 'Kokey@Ako'

The Kapamilya network has confirm that Angel Locsin will no longer be a part of the fantaserye “Kokey@Ako.”

The actress was pulled out from the show to do another teleserye with John Lloyd Cruz.

It was earlier reported that Locsin will be the upcoming star of the television series "Kokey @ Ako" with actor Vhong Navarro.

Reports had it that the move was purely a management decision. Locsin’s last teleserye in ABS-CBN was last year’s remake of a Korean drama, “Only You.”

Stepping in to take over the role is Toni Gonzaga who has done a few movies with Vhong Navarro in the past including “D Anothers” and “My Only U.”

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Angel Locsin renews contract with ABS-CBN.

Angel Locsin proved that she is still a certified Kapamilya as she signed another exclusive contract with the Kapamilya network on Wednesday, March 3.

Locsin, the upcoming star of the television series "Kokey @ Ako" with actor Vhong Navarro, said she was happy being with the Kapamilya network.

Included in her new contract is her upcoming TV series with John Lloyd Cruz.

Locsin signed the contract with ABS-CBN executives -- channel head Cory Vidanes, entertainment head Linggit Tan, and Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos.

The actress was also accompanied by her new talent manager Ethel Ramos and her father Angel Colmenares.

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

The Best Direct TV Deals For You.

If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you’ll know that I love to watch television. It is one of the activities that will surely relax me after a stressful day at the office.

But I just don’t watch any TV programs, I’m quite picky with the programs that I will watch on TV. I don’t want my time wasted on shows that don’t interest me. I usually watch news programs, sitcoms and variety shows. I’m also a fan of reality shows.

However, watching the same shows from the cable TV can make your days boring. I guess it would be a lot better if there are more TV channels to choose from.

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The website will help you decide which television service suits your needs depending on the features that you will want on your satellite TV.

Angel Locsin, 'Kahit Isang Saglit' bag International Emmy nominations

ABS-CBN's Angel Locsin and the teleserye "Kahit Isang Saglit" were announced as official nominees in the 37th International Emmy Awards, the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) after the list of nominees were released Monday.

Locsin's performance as a she-wolf in the Kapamilya teleserye "Lobo" earned her a nomination under the Best Performace by an Actress category. Other nominees in the category include Emma De Caunes ("Night Birds," CHEZ WAM, France); Cecilia Suarez ("Capadocia," HBO Latin America Originals, Mexico); and Julie Walters ("A Short Stay in Switzerland", BBC, United Kingdom).

In the meantime, "Kahit Isang Saglit" (with the English title "A Time For Us"), topbilled by Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo, was nominated under the Best Telenovela category.

GMA Network's "Magdusa Ka" joined "Kahit Isang Saglit," in the category. Other nominees include "India - A Love Story," TV Globo, Brazil; and Second Chance, TF1 Production/Fontana, France.

A total of 41 nominees in 10 categories were announced by the IATAS, and the winners will be declared at a black-tie ceremony on November 23. The awarding, which will be held at the Hilton New York Hotel will be hosted by UK television star Graham Norton.

Two out of 3 nominations from the Philippines are from ABS-CBN.

Star Cinema defends Angel Locsin

An executive of Star Cinema, ABS-CBN’s movie outfit has spoken with Lily Monteverde to explain why Angel Locsin could not join Megastar Sharon Cuneta in “Mano Po 6: My Mother.”

In an official statement, managing director Malou Santos said that she assured Monteverde, the matriarch of Regal Films, that Locsin wanted to be part of the movie. The actress, however, could not commit due to "prior commitments and busy schedules."

After her television series, “Only You,” Santos disclosed that Locsin is scheduled to make two films – one with Aga Muhlach under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina and another with director Chito Roño.

She added that the actress will also start taping for a new teleserye.

"I hope this will put the issue to rest. Thank you for your understanding and continued support to Angel Locsin," Santos said.

The statement was issued after Monteverde reportedly expressed disappointment over Locsin's decision not to do the film with Cuneta.

Monteverde reportedly claimed that Locsin had a commitment to make three more movies under Regal. Despite this, Monteverde said she held no grudge against Locsin and ABS-CBN.

Source: abs-cbn.com

Angel Locsin is on MEGA Magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman

Angel Locsin, the star of the newest Kapamilya teleserye “Only You” topped the 10 most Beautiful A-List Celebrities of Mega Magazine’s May beauty issue.

Other Kapamilya celebrities who are in the list are Korina Sanchez, ABS-CBN President Charo Santos Concio and MYX VJ and singer Nikki Gil.

Below is the complete list of MEGA’s 10 Most Beautiful A-List Celebrities, in no particular order:
1. Angel Locsin
2. Korina Sanchez
3. Charo Santos Concio
4. Nikki Gil
5. Heart Evangelista
6. Carmina Villaroel
7. Stef Henares
8. Joanne Ramirez
9. Audrey Tan Zubiri
10. Michelle Panemanglor

Angel Locsin set to star in 'Only You' remake.

Fresh from her hospital confinement, Angel Locsin was seen in the recently-concluded trade launch of the Kapamilya station at the Rockwell Tent to promote the forthcoming remake of the Koreanovela “Only You” where she will play the lead role opposite Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo.


The beautiful actress wowed the audience who watched her sexy dance number although she later admitted that she is yet to get back her usual 'high energy level'.

"Actually after ko ma-discharge sa hospital, one week bed rest talaga yung kailangan, ayaw mag-compromise nung doctor ko on that regard. After nun nagdire-diretso na ako na everyday trabaho. Hindi pa talaga bumabalik yung resistensya ko tulad ng dati. Nagulat nga ako kasi napaka-active ko tapos isang sayaw pa lang medyo kinapos na ako ng hinga. So kailangan ko talagang habulin... kailangan ko mag-exercise para bumalik [yung dati ko'ng lakas]," she said in an interview.
Angel, however, will not be able to rest properly as she is set to start taping her new soap in Korea this coming March. The original koreanovela was set in Venice, Italy.

"Sabi nila maaabutan daw namin yung spring dun. Eh hindi pa ko nakakapunta ng Korea kaya hopefully kahit papaano makakapagsight-seeing kami. Tapos kasama pa si Direk Rory Quintos na lagi ko'ng nakakasama sa mga out of the country shooting so I am sure panibagong experience ulit ito," she revealed.

But for her fans who can not wait to see Angel on TV, they can catch her this February 28 as she takes another acting challenge on a very special role for an episode in Maalaala Mo Kaya.

"Excited talaga ako kasi yung gagawin naming episode may cause. Gusto naming ng MMK na ipaalam sa mga tao kung ano yung kwento sa likod ng mga nakikita nating tao na pakalat-kalat sa kalye na minsan nakahubad, minsan kinatatakutan natin. Ipapakita naming kung bakit nangyayari ito at kung bakit hindi natin sila kailangang katakutan kasi kailangan nila ng suporta at pag-iintindi. At saka hindi natin alam kung ano'ng pinagdadaanan nila, sobrang depressed nung tao at hindi sila conscious dun sa mga ginagawa nila or nangyayari sa kanila," she finally stated.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Piolo, Angel's 'Love Me Again' premiere a success.

A huge crowd of excited fans and supporters of Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin stormed the red carpet premiere of their film entitled "Love Me Again (Land Down Under)" at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, Wednesday night, January 14.

The film is Locsin's first movie under Star Cinema and her first with one of the country's most bankable actors Piolo Pascual.

Directed by acclaimed director Rory B. Quintos, "Love Me Again (Land Down Under) is the initial offering of Star Cinema for the year 2009.

"Masayang masaya talaga ako dahil iba pala talagang gumawa ng pelikula ang Star Cinema. Ang grupo din na nakasama ko ay iba, 'malupit' sila. Sila direk Rory at ang buong Star Cinema. Ite-treasure ko talaga ang lahat ng nangyari sa pelikulang ito... alam mong gumawa ka ng pelikulang maipagmamalaki mo," Locsin told moviegoers before the showing of the film.

"Thank you very much for coming tonight. Sana po ay makapanood kayo ng 'Love Me Again' sa lahat ng sinehan," Piolo added.

Quintos said that she enjoyed working with today's hottest tandem.

"I had so much fun doing this project. We are very proud of it, so sana magustuhan ng mga tao," she said.
Part of the film that people will love to watch is the beauty of Bukidnon.
"Love Me Again (Land Down Under)," tells the story of Arah (Angel) who goes to Australia for the sake of her family and Migo (Piolo), a man who would go anywhere to follow his real love, Arah.

At the "Kaamulan" festival of Bukidnon, Migo met his first love, Arah. He falls in love with her again and tries to win back her heart.

But Arah who is still also in love with Migo is already engaged to an Australian rancher, to give her family a better life.

Arah went to Australia and years after, Migo followed to win her heart back.

Also present during the premiere were the film's cast -- AJ Dee, Dimples Romana, Nash Aguas, Ronnie Lazaro, John Manalo, Erich Gonzales and Brent Metken.

Also in the event were the mother of Piolo and his family, and also some friends from showbiz who showed their support not only to Locsin and Pascual but also for Star Cinema.

Spotted were stars DJ Durano, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Mark Bautista, Christian Bautista and Kristine and Kathleen Hermosa.

"Love Me Again (Land Down Under) starts its regular screening Thursday, January 15 in over 100 theaters nationwide.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Angel Locsin Tops Metro’s Power Women

Angel Locsin is the number one pick in Metro Magazine’s list of the country’s “Power Women” because of her popularity and the causes she advocates.

In the October issue of Metro Magazine, they compiled a list of the few good women who continue to make a difference. Aside from Angel, who was voted as the Most Beautiful Pinay of 2008, other women on the list includes Charo Santos-Concio and Maria Ressa.

Piolo excited with his upcoming movie, “Land Down Under”.

Piolo Pascual can not contain his excitement for his upcoming movie “Land Down Under” with actress Angel Locsin. This is his first movie with Locsin after their successful TV series “Lobo” and also his first movie with director Rory Quintos.
Piolo and Angel will be shooting in Darwin, Australia and in Bukidnon for the movie. They will be filming the cowboy scenes in Australia.

Pascual told that he and Angel had to undergo training for horseback-riding under Vic Barba and Mikee Cojuangco as preparations for their role in the movie.
He shared that he got blisters during the first day of his horseback riding training since he didn’t know how to ride. But as time went by he got the hang of it.

However, to ensure the safety of Piolo and Angel, the ABS-CBN management got them insured while doing the movie.

Piolo started his career in 1997 and had his first big movie break with the movie "Lagarista" in 2000 where he got his first Gawad Urian nomination for Best Actor.
He also starred in ABS-CBN's TV series "Sa Piling Mo" last 2006 with actress Judy Ann Santos and last year's "Walang Kapalit" with Claudine Baretto.

Piolo also has a coffee table book entitled "Piolo: Believing" that showcases his career highlights.

Angel Locsin, among the favorites in FHM's hottest babe.

After being proclaimed as the Maxim magazine’s sexiest woman on its 100 Sexiest women list, Angel Locsin is again out to oust Katrina Halili as the FHM magazine’s hottest babe in the Philippines.

The poll is still ongoing and fans can still vote for their favorite babe. You can vote for Angel online or text to cast your votes. To vote for Angel, text FHM100 Angel Locsin and send it to 2948. Text votes costs P2.50 for Smart, Talk N’ Text, Globe and Addict mobile, P2.00 for Sun subscribers.

You can still cast your votes until June 15, 2008.