Gretchen Barretto on 'Failon Ngayon'

After her successful TV comeback last week via the much-awaited “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode, Gretchen Barretto will appear in “Failon Ngayon” with veteran broadcaster Ted Failon on Saturday (April 17).

The MMK episode of Gretchen entitled "Larawan," which was shown last April 10 topped the list of high-rating programs last Saturday, reaching 31.4%, according to a Taylor Nelson-Sofres ratings survey. It was the highest-rating MMK episode so far this year.


Will Gretchen talk about her alleged rift with sister Claudine Barretto and her rumored break up with long time live-in partner business tycoon Tony Boy Cojuangco? Don’t fail to watch this episode to find out.

Ted will also look into the tax evasion case filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue against Claire Dele Fuente. The Jukebox Queen allegedly failed to pay taxes amounting to P471 million from the operation of her own bus line.

The episode will also feature a 1-year old kid from Agdao, Davao born with four legs. How did this happen and how can you help his operation?

Watch Gretchen Barretto’s comeback on MMK

Controversial actress Gretchen Barreto is set to make a comeback on the longest running drama anthology on Philippine TV, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday.

She will give life to another controversial character, Maria, who is a widow who fell in love with a priest who will be played by actor Jomari Yllana. Their unusual relationship ends in marriage. The story will focus on how Maria will fight for her love and her children, against all odds.

Gretchen said that she was very thankful to MMK for giving her the opportunity to showcase her talent.

It may be recalled that the actress received her first acting award last year from PMPC’s Star Awards for Television for her portrayal of a mistress in another MMK episode with veteran actor Tirso Cruz III.

The actress is again in the middle of a controversy after she walked out of a press conference when she became fed up with some reporters who asked for her reaction on her MMK episode’s face-off with her sister Claudine Barretto’s TV show on Saturday.

Watch Gretchen Barreto’s MMK comeback this Saturday after "Pilipinas Got Talent" on ABS-CBN.

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