Bea-John Lloyd movie earns P18 million on 1st day

The reunion movie project of the country's popular love team Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz earned an estimated P18 million in ticket sales on its first day of screening on Wednesday (February 24) according to a report from “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.”

“Miss You Like Crazy,” which is Star Cinema’s post-Valentine offering has received good reviews especially the performances of the lead actors.

John Lloyd and Bea’s last movie was "One More Chance" which they did three years ago.

Directed by Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina, also part of the film are Jun Urbano, Ryan Eigenmann, Malou De Guzman, Ina Feleo, Ketchup Eusebio, Dianne Medina, Bembol Roco and Maricar Reyes.

"Miss You Like Crazy" movie trailer.

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, one of the hottest love teams in Philippine showbiz, are back together in their reunion movie, "Miss You Like Crazy."

John Lloyd and Bea’s last team-up was on the movie "One More Chance" which they did three years ago.

The movie is said to tackle the issue of infidelity and this is the first time that the two will play flawed characters.


A post-Valentine offering of Star Cinema, "Miss You Like Crazy" tells the story of right love at the wrong time.

Under the direction of Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina, "Miss You Like Crazy," will hit theaters nationwide on February 24.

Bea and John Lloyd to reunite in another movie.

Fresh from his trip to the United States to promote his movie “In My Life”, John Lloyd Cruz confirms that he will reunite with his long-time screen partner Bea Alonzo in an upcoming film slated for Valentine's Day next year.

According to reports, John Lloyd has no idea on what his character will be like on this new Star Cinema movie, but it will surely be another “challenge” for the actor. The film boasts of a unique storyline.

The last film of the two lead stars together was “One More Chance” but they’ve been paired as love teams for several years in both TV and movies. Their last TV series together was “I Love Betty La Fea.” The film will also star Maricar Reyes who also appeared on the TV series.

The box office actor is determined to push through with the Valentine's film project and hopes to start shooting the movie on November 16.
It was told that after shooting his film with Bea, the actor is reportedly set to film a television series with Angel Locsin.

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Sam, Bea reunited in 'Someone To Love'

After the hit fim "And I Love You So," big screen love team Sam Milby and Bea Alonzo are back together in TV for "Your Song Presents: Someone To Love."

Starting this Sunday, September 27, Sam and Bea star in a romantic story between a rich woman and a wannabee star.

In the show, Bea gives life to the character of Melissa, a ‘Devil-wears-Prada’ kind of boss who is still smarting from two failed relationships.

On the other hand, Sam unleashes his funny side as he plays the role of Morrie, an actor who has yet to achieve a break in his entire career.

When the two individuals cross paths, each will provide a solution to the problem of the other by pretending to be someone they’re not. Will they sacrifice their true being for the happiness of others even if they know that they are just deceiving the people they love?

Once again, Sam and Bea will surely touch the hearts of the viewers with their unique love story that premieres this Sunday on ABS-CBN after ASAP’09.

Source: abs-cbn.com

Bea Alonzo won the MTRCB TV Awards' best actress

Bea Alonzo was one of several Kapamilya talents and shows who won prizes in the first MTRCB (Movie Television Review and Classification Board) TV Awards held Friday night. Bea bagged the best actress award for her role in "I Love Betty La Fea."

Other winners include Ces Orena-Drilon's new show "I Survived" which won an award for best reality show. ABS-CBN's "Sineskwela" was awarded the best educational show.

Top-rating primetime teleserye "May Bukas Pa" won a special recognition for promoting moral values while Studio 23's youth-oriented talk show "Y Speak" was also recognized for promoting education for the marginalized. ABS-CBN's primetime show "Kahit Isang Saglit" won best teleserye.

Edu Manzano won the best male host, veteran actress Gloria Romero won a lifetime achievement award while Ryan Agoncillo was named the Male Star of the Night.


Source: abs-cbnnews.com

A movie with Derek Ramsay and Sam Milby is next for Bea Alonzo

After “One More Chance”, her blockbuster movie with John Lloyd Cruz, what’s next for Bea Alonzo?

John Lloyd already came up with another movie with Sarah Geronimo (A Very Special Love) which even surpassed their last team up in the box office.

Reports had it that a film project with Derek Ramsay and Sam Milby, is in the works for actress-singer Bea Alonzo.

Bea immediately dismissed talk of issues that may arise from doing the film with Ramsay, which is Angelica Panganiban’s real boyfriend, saying that Angelica is her friend.

The actress, who's been dragged into the Jake Cuenca-Roxanne Guinoo breakup, said that she will never meddle in the relationship of other people. It can be recalled that Cuenca already denied reports that said Alonzo was behind his breakup with Guinoo.

Currently, Bea is still busy taping episodes for ABS-CBN's hit television series "I Love Betty La Fea" with John Lloyd Cruz.

Premiere of "I Love Betty La Fea" is talk of the town

“I Love Betty la Fea” recently premiered on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida and viewers had only praises and positive comments for the teleserye. Some shared that the cast members’ acting was brilliant, with Bea Alonzo, Vhong Navarro and John Lloyd Cruz effectively getting the laughs.

They said veteran TV personalities Ronaldo Valdez, Ai-ai delas Alas and Ruffa Gutierrez are also very competent in their respective roles. Of course, who could forget the young actors Megan Young, Sam Concepcion and Joem Bascon as they brought fun and drama to the series?

Viewers are already laughing their heads off with just the first few episodes of the series. People are also talking about the brilliant script and delivery of the cast.

What other “funny moments” will happen in the Bettyful character’s life? Will Daniella and Armando make her life a living hell in Eco Moda Manila?

Under the direction of Erick Salud and Don Cuaresma, don’t miss “I Love Betty la Fea,” weeknights on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida, right after “Dyosa.”

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com.

Betty makes history all over the world

The entertainment press was treated to a special preview of what’s to be shown on the first week of “I Love Betty La Fea”. Here’s a review of the TV series from Remy Umerez on her column A Little Bit on the Journal Online:

THE local version of “BettyLa Fea” hits local TV screen starting September 9 on Kapamilya’s Primetime Bida. The entertainment press was treated to a special preview of what’s to be shown on its first week— minus commercial breaks of course—at the Dolphy Theater (formerly Studio One) of ABS CBN.

The overall reaction is indeed favorable. The choice of Bea Alonzo to play the role of the ugly duckling with a heart of gold is a stroke of genius. Bea breezed through the part with much enthusiasm and warmth you cannot help but love her. She must have gone through a workshop, watched the American version a hundred times and internalized. Her shift from drama to comedy is awesome and incredibly very believable. Bea’s performance is almost fulfilling to the brilliant acting of actress America Ferrera, the Ugly Betty in the US version.

We suspect that the role of a handsome boss which actor John Lloyd Cruz successfully essayed in “A Very Special Love” was in preparation for his Armando character in “Betty La Fea.” They kept everyone in suspense for the identity of the actor to play Armando and until the very last minute the production staffs were sworn to secrecy not to divulge the chosen one.

Armando is indeed a handsome man and womanizer. He also happens to be the boss, the newly- appointed president of Ecomoda Manila. He is the man most women cannot do without. Again, the choice of John Lloyd was a perfect one. He fits into the character splendidly. When the telenovela is over, John would have become the most bankable male talent in the Kapamilya compound.

The role of Vanessa Williams has been localized by Ruffa Gutierrez and you better start familiarizing yourself into her Daniela character. She is not only glamorous but very bitchy as well. Ms. Rufa proved that she is up to the challenge.

A male Betty in the story is played by Vhong Navarro who is a nerd descendant. For his part, Vhong said he studied the character by watching the Colombian version. His effort to play the role convincingly has not been put to waste. Betty and Nicolas provide some laughable moments in the tele-novela which the whole world has become familiar with.

As for the rest of the cast which includes Ai Ai delas Alas, Ronaldo Ruiz, Sam Concepcion (who is a very natural performer), Megan Young, Wendy Valdez, Thou Reyes, Kristel Moreno and Joem Bascon— they are all worthy of being handpicked in delineating their respective parts.

What a relief it should be for Kim Samsoon that she is already about to exit. This much is certain: Wala siyang laban kay “Betty La Fea” who is a lot younger, lovable and definitely not trying hard.

How well informed are you about Ugly Betty?

Studio Magazine in their August issue supplied the following:

The title of the original Colombian telenovela was “Yo Soy Betty La Fea” which in English means “I Am Betty the Ugly.” The title comes from a scene in the first episode in which Betty called the cafeteria extension to order coffee for a Beatriz Pinzon. No one knows who she is and is forced to tell the person on the other end of the line; I am Betty the Ugly one.

The India adaptation titled “Jassi Jaissi Ko Nahin (There’s No One Like Jasi),” Jassi’s character became so popular that a postage stamp with her likeness was produced.

In February 2008, as part of their Angelic Dreamz Inc. line, the Madame Alexander dolls created two dolls in Betty’s likeness.

The US version was the first Betty adaptation to air once a week. Called “Ugly Betty,” the setting is a publishing house.

In its local version, EcoModa Manila gets an upgrade; an actual office set was constructed on the 11th floor of ELJ Building where all the actions take place.

The version aired in Israel ran for 3 seasons and Betty was a policeman’s daughter.

In the Spanish version, Betty worked at a fashion magazine called Bulvar 21. Due to the success of the show, a magazine of the same name was launched in real life.

In the original Colombian version, lead actress Ana Maria Orozco and Julian Arango (who played Hugo) were married in real life but divorced during the run of the series.

Source: Journal Online

Bea leaves ASAP '08 for 'Betty La Fea'

Bea Alonzo is saying goodbye to "ASAP '08" this Sunday, August 10 on ABS-CBN to focus on her new teleserye "I ? Betty la Fea," where she plays the starring role.

After August 10, Bea will no longer be seen as Bea Alonzo but as Betty La Fea! This is truly the Drama Princess' final farewell so don't miss her finale performance on "ASAP '08".

Watch out for a special serenade of her co-artists and friends Anne Curtis, Iya Villana, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats and John Lloyd Cruz on ASAP '08.

Will Bea and her friends cry on the number one Sunday musical-variety show?

Find out in Bea Alonzo's despedida party on ASAP '08.

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

Bea Alonzo launches debut album

Aside from acting and dancing, actress Bea Alonzo proved her versatility as she promotes her debut album entitled "The Real Me." Alonzo's album was released by ABS-CBN's music outfit Star Records.

To promote her latest project, Alonso guested in the June 18th episode of daily show Boy & Kris. In the show, Bea sang two tracks from her album and then talked more about her album with the show's hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino.

Included in "The Real Me" album are the actress' favorite songs, "Kagandahan," "You," "I’m Missing You," "Crazy About You," "Close To You," "I Will Always Love You", and an original composition which will be used as the the theme song of her upcoming show "Betty La Fea".

Alonso is busy with mini-concerts and mall shows to promote her album.
The actress said that she is happy and excited over her new album, but she won't forget her craft -- acting.

"I’m really excited na about 'Betty La Fea'. At saka hindi talaga mawawala 'yung puso ko sa craft na 'yun," said Alonzo.

Singing is not new to Bea since she already recorded a song for the soundtrack of "Maging Sino Ka Man 2".

Fhylbert Angellie Fagestrom in real life, Alonzo was first seen as a young nerd who transformed into a 20-year old lawyer in ABS-CBN's "Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay".
At the age of 15, she was nominated for Best Actress by the PMPC Awards. This made her the youngest nominee for the category.

Source: ABS-CBN news