Ryan Agoncillo is on the cover of Men's Health magazine.

Richard Agoncillo is on the cover of the January issue of Men’s Health Magazine Philippines.

Being the boyfriend of young superstar Judy Ann Santos is a tough nut to crack for the Pinoy Fear Factor host but he was able to successfully depart from the shadow of her girlfriend. Aside from the reality show, he is also the star of the top rating drama series Pieta.

Ryan revealed in Men’s Health how he gained a sense of purpose after proposing to her girlfriend, and the rest is history

“Pieta” TV remake premieres on October 27.

The timeless masterpiece of film director Carlo J. Caparas “Pieta” evolved into an afternoon TV series that will be shown on the Kapamilya station on October 27.

“Pieta” depicts the reality of life, the sorrow of a mother and the fight of her son. It is a tale of a mother’s unconditional love and her willingness to sacrifice everything for her son. It follows the story of Rigor who grew up without a father and his journey to find his identity.

The modern “Pieta” will showcase a new Ryan Agoncillo as Rigor and veteran actress Cherie Gil as Amanda who will play the roles of a mother and son. One of the series’ directors, Don Cuaresma, said that the biggest challenge of the series is to launch Agoncillo as an action star and to deglamourize Cherie Gil.

The TV series will really touch the heart of everyone since it will really shows real life and the life of poor and rich.

The well-respected director Carlo J. Caparas, extended his appreciation to ABS-CBN for doing the remake of his classic movie and he said that Ryan and Cherrie are good choices for the lead roles.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa ABS-CBN at nagkasama kami ulit…sa palagay ko ito na ang pinaka-best na medium na napuntahan ng Pieta sa broadcasting,” Caparas said to ABS-CBN news.

The series will also feature respected actor John Regala who will play the role of Miguel, who is out to seek revenge at Amanda.

“Pieta” also stars some of the industry’s most talented actors and actresses: Jason Abalos, Jairus Aquino, Janus del Prado, John James Uy, Layka Ugarte, DJ Durano. Niel Sese, Nina Dolino, Ynez Veneracion, Krista Ranillo and Jestoni Alarcon with special participation of Allesandra de Rossi as the young Amanda, Baron Geisler, Joross Gamboa, Andre Muhlach, Fred Payawan, Vice Ganda, Charles Christianson, Tanya Gomez, Evangeline Pascual and Paul salas as the young Rigor.

Directed by Toto Natividad and Cuaresma with the supervision of Caparas, “Pieta” premieres on October 27 after “Wowowee.”

Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com

TV adaptation of "Pieta" teaser.

Ryan Agoncillo is shedding off his ‘good boy’ image as he will showcase his acticng skills in Pieta, the upcoming action teleserye on ABS-CBN. He will play the role of Rigor, a street-fighting lad with a dark character.

Pieta was originally a movie directed by Carlo J. Caparas in 1983 starring Ace Vergel. Its sequel, Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat, was topbilled by Bong Revilla Jr. and it follows the story of a mother’s enduring love for her son who is beset with pain and revenge.

The TV adaptation of Pieta will also star Cherie Gil, Jestoni Alarcon, John Regala, Jason Abalos, Janus Del Prado, John James Uy, Jairus Aquino, Lyka Ugarte, Neil Ryan Sese, and Alessandra De Rossi.

Watch the teaser of this TV series:

A modern "Pieta" TV series soon on ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN is all set to give Carlo J. Caparas' "Pieta" a modern appeal by producing a television series with the same title. This classic was a widely followed komiks series more than two decades ago, which eventually led to two blockbuster movie adaptations.
Topbilled by Ryan Agoncillo as the troubled son Rigor and Cherie Gil as the loving mother Amanda, "Pieta" will soon air on the Kapamilya station’s afternoon block.

The TV series will explain further a man was changed by unfortunate events. Will the love of a mother be enough to change her son's ways?

The first "Pieta" film earned five major trophies in the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards and established its lead star Ace Vergel as the country's original "bad boy."

Pinoy Fear Factor teaser.

Pinoy Fear Factor is an upcoming franchise reality show that will soon air on ABS-CBN which will be hosted by Ryan Agoncillo. The location of the show is in Argentina, South America. Watch the teaser of this much-awaited reality show.

Ryan Agoncillo is still a Kapamilya

This is from the ABS-CBN news:

After doing the highly successful series "Ysabella" which ended in January, Ryan Agoncillo has yet to start any project on television for 2008. This noticeable absence from the limelight, along with the much-publicized problems girlfriend Judy Ann Santos has had with ABS-CBN, added fuel to rumors that he was ready to switch networks.

His last big project was the Metro Manila filmfest blockbuster "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo" before he decided to lie low to focus on his passion for photography and car drifting among other things.

But the 29-year-old host/actor has yet to issue any official statement regarding any career decisions.

Currently in Europe for a month-long vacation with Juday, a highly reliable source tells ABS-CBN.com that before leaving the country, the actor had a closed-door meeting with ABS-CBN honchos.

In this meeting, Ryan was presented with one of three projects that he is slated to do for the network this year.

The first project, a drama series, reportedly received good feedback from Ryan who said he is ready to renew his contract as soon as he returns.

This is also in line with his decision to focus more on acting than hosting for the year.