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AI Season 8's Alexis Grace is OUT!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:11:00 +0000

Another contestant has to go home and cannot live the American Idol dream; Alexis Grace was the latest finalist who has the least number of votes for "Country Song Category" where she sang Dolly Parton classic "Jolene". The bottom 3 that night comprises of Alison, Michael and Alexis, Alison was the first to announced safe. Then Seacrest announced Alexis name as the one who did not made it through for the next round. Alexis sang Jolene one more time to which the 4 judges deliberated if they will have to save Alexis from being eliminated or not. After the break, the judge's unanimous desicion is a bad news for Alexis: she's did'nt made it through. The single mother of one daughter was still happy of what she have gone through her American Idol journey.

American Idol on Q Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm live via satellite.

Pinoy Noontime Show Then and Now...

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:25:00 +0000

Noontime viewing habit is not complete without the daily dose of Noontime variety shows in Philippine Television. Since I was born in the early 80's what i can remember was Eat... Bulaga! and Lunch Date up to the present noontime shows. I have researched some of the early noontime shows that we had in the past:

Student Canteen Originally started as a radio program in the 50's hosted by Bobby Ledesma† and Eddie Ilarde. The title and the concept of the show was concieved through CBN canteen wherein most of the customers were students from the nearby schools near CBN studio. The show ended in 1965 until it was revived in 1974 this time at RBS Channe 7 (now GMA-7) produced by main host himself Mr. Eddie Ilarde and co- hosted by Pepe Pimentel and Bobby Ledesma† among others. Original channel ABS-CBN (1957-1972) , RPN (1972-1979), GMA Network (1979-1986), IBC (1986-1990). Popular segments: "Search for the Student Canteener" , "Search for Johnny Mathis of the Philippines." , "Body Language", IQ 7 among others.

Eat... Bulaga! The second noontime show in the Philippines and the one that beat the original noontime show Sudent Canteen. The first years of Eat Bulaga! was not a sucess story. It's main hosts TVJ and Coney Reyes were all came from the competitor show Student Canteen. The show was about to axed due to poor rating performance and low commercial load until the contest " Macho Man" was launched in 1980 it's popularity made Eat Bulaga the new top rating noontime show until it's present time. So far Eat Bulaga! beated many of it's rival shows including Student Canteen, Lunch Date, Salo- Salo Together (SST), Chibugan Na!, Lunch Break, Chowtime Na! 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila, MTB (3 time reformated). So far Eat Bulaga holds the record of being the longest running nootime show to date 30 years (1979- present).

Lunch Date Aired from 1986- 1983 it's original hosts were Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Toni Rose Gayda and Chiqui Hollman. When the show was reformatted after a year of its first airing only Toni Rose was left and and brought in a mix of old and new face for the show including: Randy Santiago, Lito Pimentel, Pilita Corrales, Tina Revilla, Louie Heredia, Sheryl Cruz, Jon Santos, Dennis Padilla, Fe delos Reyes, Keno, Atoy Co and even Willie Revillame! other hosts who later joined the show are: Manilyn Reynes, Rustom Padilla, Ai-ai delas Alas, Samantha Chaves and Isabel Granada. Popular segments includes: Modus Operandi, Ulat Panggulat, Bonggang Beautician, Mr. Dreamboy, Munting Mutya Philippines and Power Words.

Salo-Salo Together (SST) Actually during my younger years this is my favorite noontime show! It aired from 1993- 1995 at Broadway Centrum SST was headlined by Randy Santiago, Willie Revillame, Smokey Manaloto, Anjanette Abayari, Liezl Martinez, Joy Ortega and Giselle Sanchez. At first, SST took over its rival show Eat Bulaga by providing fresh and interactive portions like "Knock-knock Hello", Sari Sari Stories, and Ano ka, Hello?. Despite of short popularity, the show has to moved to morning slot to give way to Eat Bulaga after moving out from ABS-CBN. SST became a pre-programming of Eat Bulaga! airing at 10:30 am to 12nn. Eventually, the show's segment "Katok Mga Misis" hosted by Giovanni Calvo replaced SST and became a full-length morning talk show pited to ABS-CBN's Teysi ng Tahanan.

Chibugan Na! Im not sure about the exact year of it's airing but i think it's was aired at RPN-9 a year after SST was launched. Hosted by Rico J. Puno, Chiqui Pineda, Timmy Cruz, Hadji Alejandro and Arnell Ignacio. Arnell Ignacio became popular because of this show i think. I remember the segment where a contestant who can answer the question or who will win the contest gets to take home a load of goodies from their sponsors like a pack of fish sauce, a set of "Orocan" plastic wares and a lot more of groceries and toiletries stuffs. One time, i midst of eclipse issue Arnell spoofed "Eclipse live Coverage" by using the lid od an Orocan water container with a small circular lid at the middle that you can closed and open. The show is really hillarious and full of fun despite of the show's low budget and poor ratings. I think they only lasted a year or two.

'Sang Linngo nAPO Sila! The show was a spinoff of ABS-CBN's popular Sunday noon-time show Sa Linggo nAPO Sila. It was one of the new shows launched by ABS-CBN in 1995 as part of their "Primetime on Daytime" block after Eat Bulaga! moved from ABS-CBN to GMA. It aired live daily from ABS-CBN's studio at the Delta Theater until it moved to Studio 3 at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center. Sang Linggo nAPO Sila garnered high ratings from the start of its airing but it was not able to overtake Eat Bulaga! permanently, but it did gain popularity in regions where GMA's signals were weak and ABS-CBN's signals were stronger. The show also introduced many new talents to television, but Eat Bulaga! still stayed on top. The downfall of nAPO was blamed on the humor being "too intelligent for the average Filipino". The show was later canceled in 1998, while co-hosts Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Willie Revillame want on to become the hosts of the show's replacement: Magandang Tanghali Bayan.

MTB (Magandang Tanghali Bayan) Aired from November 1998 to February 2005. The noontime show gained popularity because of a segment called Pera o Bayong, a game of chance where at stake was either a cash prize of P1,000,000 or a showcase chosen by the contestants (e.g. entertainment showcase, living room showcase, livelihood showcase, etc.) which were hidden in either 3 "bayongs" (rattan bags) marked as M, T or B. At the same time, "MTB" gained notoriety because of its Calendar Girl beauty pageant, where the contestants were subjected to double-meaning questions and jokes thrown by Randy, John and Willie. Other popular segments included Sa Pula o Sa Puti, Munting Miss U, Japorms, Ano Ka Hilo?, Wansa Funny Taym and Winner Take All. Due to its low ratings after several format and minor name changes, MTB was later canceled in February and replaced by Masayang Tanghali Bayan (A Happy Afternoon, People). The show was hosted by Randy Santiaga, John Estrada and Willie Revillame and was co-hosted by Ai-ai delas Alas, Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez , Christine Jacob and many more.

Wowoee The most controversial noontime show in the Philippine tv history. The first blow happened February 4, 2006 at Ultra where Wowowee's 1st Year anniversarry was supposed to be held. At around 06:30 AM local time at least 73 people were trampled to death and more than 300 were injured when a stampede broke out at the PhilSports Complex (formerly ULTRA) in Pasig City, where the first anniversary celebration of Wowowee would be held at noon. The crush began when the organizers of the show began handing out tickets to people in the crowd, many of whom had been camping outside the stadium for days.Up to now those who died and who got injured are looking for justice. Wilyonaryo Controversy: On the August 20, 2007 episode of Wowowee, a technical fault occurred during Willyonaryo game which led people to think (including the host of one of the show's competitors in its timeslot) that the game was or could be rigged. These were only "some" of the controversies happened over the 2 years of it's airing and still continue to make headlines because it'a main host Willie Revillame himself is a news maker and controversial celebrity be it personal or showbiz career. Wowowee once beated Eat Bulaga in the ratings game both Mega Manila and Nationwide surveys. But Eat Bulaga re-gain it's leadership in Mega Manila and most part of Luzon when Itaktak Mo, Tatakbo segment was launched. Presently, Wowowee remains it's leadership in Vis-Min area and some parts of the world where TFC (The Filipino Channel) caters.

Other noontime shows aired was: Chowtime Na!, Lunch Break and Esep-Esep (aired as temporary replacement for MTB during it's suspension to air for sometime.

Footnotes: sorry i can't find logos or pictures from Lunch Date and Chibugan Na! SST's logo that you've seen here i just made it since this is how the exact logo looked like but they eventually put two wings on it's sides calling it "SST with Wings".

Jonalyn Viray as Maria Mercedes?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:34:00 +0000

I have been checking out wikipedia for quite a long time now when i wanted to know of a famous personalities profile. Just this day, i stumbled upon Jonalyn Viray's profile and i found out pretty interesting new thing about this little diva on GMA-7 sunday concert tv SOP Rules:
First, Jonalyn (or the trio La Diva) will soon release an album called Im Your Fantasy this 2009 check out the title...taray! Second is when i was reading her Filmography, i was suprised to know that she will be part of Maria Mercedes and her role is Maria Mercedes herself (how true is this?)
I thought ABS-CBN owns the right for Philippine remake for tv of this popular Thalia Mexicanovela? Whoever created this info about Jonalyn Viray i hope his/her sources were reliable. Jonalyn is a great singer/performer and there's nothing wrong if GMA will give her a break via a soap but playing lead role as big as a Maria Mercedes role is definitely not possible for Jonalyn for now.. she better concentrate on her singing career where she does it best. Goodluck to her upcoming album and first major concert abroad!

EHRA MADRIGAL FOR PINAKAMAGANDANG BABAE SA BALAT NG LUPA T.V REMAKE

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:00:00 +0000

I find this upcoming GMA Sine Novela exciting because I think this is Ehra's first title role for TV and GMA is grooming another new female lead star after giving break for Glaiza De Castro (for Kaputol ng Isang Awit). It's about time that GMA gives break to other artists that they have like Ehra, Glaiza, Isabel Oli, Pauleen Luna, to name a few of the stars that needs a bigger projects and lead roles. Going back to Ehra, I heard Cogie Domingo will be his leading man for this soap. I hope Cogie will prove his combacking on tv a worth waiting after all he is one of the finest young actor of his league. Good luck to Ehra and Cogie as well! Stay tuned to GMA-7 for the announcement of airing of this new Sinenovela on Dramarama sa Hapon slot.

Jasmine and Jorge is OUT

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:03:00 +0000

Last Thursday, 11 finalist were left and will proceed to the next round... Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez were the first to be eliminated from the Top 13 finalists. Another twist was revealed that judges may save you from being eliminated only if they thought that you deserve another chance and that maybe a wrong choice of song brought you from being eliminated. It must be a unanimous decision to be able to give another shot for the next round and you can only be save once.

Catch the saeson 8 of American Idol live via satellite at 6pm only on Q Channel 11!

My fave Bubble Gang moments

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:47:00 +0000

13 Years and still going strong. I remember i was in high school when Bubble Gang just started. If you will remember the two main casts of Bubble Gang: Michael V. or Bitoy and Ogie Alcasid was first seen at Tropang Trumpo ABC-5 gag show that started the gag craze that year (take note, that year) meaning in the 90's. According in the news, in the papers etc. Michael V. and Ogie was pirated by GMA-7 and offered them to be part of Bubble Gang. And so as they say the rest was history. The original casts of Bubble Gang as far as i can remember was: Michael V., Ogie Alcasid, Erick Fructuso, Assunta de Rossi, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Antonio Aquintania. Anyways, I just want to share my favorite Bubble Gang videos, i must say these guys are still undisputed in their league!

Check this out:

Takubets by Eh Gago (spoof of Taralets by Imago)

Bubble Gang Gay language (Gay version of Pinoy children game songs)

Bubble Gang "Bakla" (From DOSENA Bubble Gang's 12th Anniv special)

"Chaka Nya" by Churang Cuneta ( Sa Kanya by Sharon Cuneta)

Mga Tenga ni Panghelita ( Mga Mata ni Anghelita)

Bakokang (Bakekang):

Matronix:

Bakat Dance:

Girlfriend-Moymoy Palaboy:

AI Season 8 Update

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:29:00 +0000

It's Michael Jackson tribute for the King of Pop's 50th anniversary , AI season 8 announced that although they injected 13 finalist for this season instead of 12.. 2 of them will not continue their American Idol journey. That certainly put a lot of pressure to all the contestants so they had to put their best foot forward. But unfortunately some of them didn't pleased our judges one of them is Anoop Desai. Simon thought that his rendition of "black or white" is stupid, Paula told him that this Michael Jackson song is "untouchable" and everyone who attempts to sing this song sounded "karaoke". Personally, i thought his vocal is great but the song does'nt fit his personality he looks weird and uncomfortable singing upbeat. He's more of a singer than of a performer. Another one who did'nt pleased the judges is Jorge Nunez, Puerto Rican guy. Judges thought that his performance is a bit old fashioned. Me, personally i thought his performance that night is a bit boring and i did'nt like that Michael Jackson song either. Aside from these 2, i thought everyone did a very good judge according to the judges but the 3 most admired was ofcourse Adam Lambert he never fails to blown the judges away. Next is Danny Gokey another great vocal performer but the dancing according to the judges is awkward (or awful?) lastly, it's Kris Allen (blushing..) this guy's a total package a great singer, musician, a lot's of charm...he's married for 4 months now and that girl is sure a lucky one! Tonight, two of them will not continue to the 2nd week..I just hope America voted wisely.

Catch American Idol Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm live via satelitte with replays at 8pm only on Q Channel 11

Rate these DIVAS:

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:55:00 +0000

REGINE VELASQUEZ (ASIA'S SONGBIRD):

Multi-platinum selling albums, sold-out concerts here and abroad, blockbuster movies,
tri-media endorsements, top rating soaps and variety shows what more a Regine Velaquez
would ask for?
She was always compared to different singers of her contemporary like Lani Misalucha,
Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Mariah Carey.
She was once accused of immitating Mariah Carey singing style and dress-up style as well.
I remember she had this spag strap blouse in her video "For The Love of You" very
similar to Mariah's blouse in "Heartbreaker" video.
During that time Regine switch from being a diva belter to being an RNB singer which
again another metamorphosis happened to superstar Mariah Carey...
and the butterfly thing isn't it a Mariah Carey's trademark? (No offense meant here
just an opinion and observation...)
Watch the two videos and compare: Voice range: 4 Octaves
Regine Velasquez: "For The Love of You" from the album R2K

Mariah Carey: Heartbreaker from the album Rainbow

Lani Misalucha: Asia's Nightingale

Misalucha's depth (vocal strength held in reserve) and wide range have been frequently compared to those of popular divas such as Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2004, Misalucha has been called "New Siren of the Strip." In March 2008, Misalucha was voted "Best Singer" (staff pick) in the "27th Annual Best of Las Vegas" poll conducted on 8,000 respondents by the Las Vegas Review Journal.This put her in the same sentence as super-diva Celine Dion, the readers' pick for "Best Singer". Voice range: Full 3 Octaves (can sing in whistle register)

Watch Lani Misalucha on You Tube: (one of my fave Lani's renditions)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1oZQeYZWf8

Jaya: The Queen of Soul

Jaya had her own shining moment way back in the mid- '90's> Her signature songs Dahil Tanging Ikaw, Laging Naron' Ka, Kung Wala Ka Na and many others became movie titles and theme songs as well. Her breakthrough in Philippine music scene is via Metropop Song Festival in 1996 where her rendition of the song entry Sometimes You Just Know won composed by Danny Tan. Jaya is classified as a dramatic soprano, widely known for her dark, big voice, belting as much as Ab5 in her rendition of "Through the Fire".

Sarah Geronimo: The Pop Star

Sarah's claim to fame is when she won the singing contest Star For A Night hosted by Regine Velasquez in 2003. She's being compared to her contemporaries (singing style not popularity, ok?) Kyla, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray, Nina and Britney Spears.
When she transferred to ABS-CBN she became a bigger star leaving her local contemporaries behind. In my personal opinion, Sarah sings best when she sings Pop rather than belting.

Nina: The Soul Siren

When i first heard her in her Foolish Heart single i thought she's pretty interesting because of her capability to sing in whistle register (very rare to our local singers) Her biggest selling album is Nina Live reached 8x Platinum with singles Chakka Khan original Through The Fire and Love Moves In Mysterious Way among others. She is classified as Lyric Coloratura Soprano

To be continue...

JC Remains Kapuso!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:57:00 +0000

"Para akong nabunutan ng malaking tinik" 23 y.o old actor said in an interview during his birth day celebration last March 9 (March 10 is he's real birthday) at Barrackz Bar which he is one of the owner. JC thinks that this best time to celebrate because finally the conflict abut his manager and his home network (GMA-7) settled the issues. Earlier, GMA Network President and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon or as they call him FLG and other network executives sit down for an emergency meeting with JC's manager Annabelle Rama regarding the never-ending rift of the said talent manager with the GMA network lady executive Wilma Galvante. JC was at first doubltful of the outcome of the emergency meeting but when her manager said to him that he will be staying at the Kapuso network and they agreed to accept the roles being offered by the network. However, Atty. Gozon said to Rama that the network cannot stop Wilma Galvante if the lady executive want to pursue a legal action in her personal capicity against Annabelle Rama for saying a lot of destructive words. The Network can only support JC's career and they are the ones who will decide what role to be given to a particular talent of the network. So, what would be the next issue of Annabelle Rama and Wilma Galvante?

All About Eve (Philippine edition) Premieres tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:46:00 +0000

I know there's nothing new about this another Korean adaptation thing on Philippine TV but I'm quite excited about this 'cause at long last there would be a drama (and not another fanstaserye) that can be seen on Telebabad block on GMA. As for those who are not familiar with the plot of this well-recieved Koreanovela, All About Eve story evoles with two young ladies Nicole (Iza Calzado) originally played by Park Chae Rim and Erika (Sunshine Dizon) Kim So Yeon in Korean version. Basically they compete for the love of one guy named Warren (Alfred Vargas) originally played by Han Jae Suk, and their ambition to be sucessful news reporter. Mark Anthony Fernandez plays Kenneth a guy who will be very obsessed with Erika's character. By the way, i heard Mark Anthony will play the role Fernando Jose Altamirano in Pinoy adaptation of Rosalinda which will be played by Carla Abellana daughter of actor Rey PJ Abellana, very lucky guy indeed he never runs out of big TV projects. And another intriguing fact is that Mark's role in All About Eve was really meant for Diether Ocampo but the actor decided to stay with ABS-CBN and he was offered another soap for Primetime Bida I think..well....

Anyways, just stay tuned to GMA Telebabad block I think All About Eve will replaced the recently concluded Luna Mystica's timeslot which is after 24 Oras only on GMA-7.

Bb. Pilipinas Grand Coronation night

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:27:00 +0000

Last night the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country was held known as The Bb. Pilipinas 2009 in it's 45th year live at The Araneta Coliseum. 23 beauties from different regions and cities of the Philippines have gathered to compete for 3 crowns and 2 runners-up title. I have noticed that Bb. Pilipinas organizers have been focusing on the Bb. Pilipinas-World title for the last two years i think the said title was always been called last and supposedly it's the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe to be called last (as being the highest of them all) But my observation here is that maybe the organizer wanted the most fairest, most inteligent of the three finalist to compete for the Miss World instead for the Miss Universe coz we have yet to bring home the Miss World crown up to this date the closest being 1st Princess and 2nd Princess courtesy of Evangeline Pascual (1973) and Sharmaine "Ruffa" Gutierrez (1993). Anyways here are the names, photos and the profiles of Bb. Pilipinas 5 tittle holders:

Bb. Pilipinas 2nd runner-up:

Regina Hahn

Age: 26 years old

Place of birth: Manila

Province: Metro Manila

Education: BS Computer Science

Height: 5'8 1/2"

Weight: 118lbs.

Vital Statistics: 34-25 1/2-35

The 26-year-old Regina currently works as an IT Consultant in an international company.

She holds a degree in Computer Science from Ateneo de Manila University.

Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner-up:

Richell Angalot (Rich Asuncion)

Age: 20 years old

Place of birth: Tagbilaran City

Province: Bohol

Education: BS Tourism

Participation In Other Pageants:
Ms. Tagbilaran 2005
Ms. Bohol Int'l- Finalist

Height: 5'6"

Weight: 118lbs.

Vital Statistics: 33-24-34 1/2

This 20-year-old knockout is a graduate of UP Diliman with a degree in Tourism.

If Richell’s lovely face is strikingly familiar, that’s because she is currently one of GMA’s prized young talents.

Bb. Pilinas International (to compete in Macau China, and Tokyo Japan)

Melody Gersbach

Age: 23 years old

Place of birth: Germany

Province: Albay

Education: College

Participation in Other Pageants:
Ms. Bicolandia 2008

Height: 5'6"

Weight: 117 lbs

Vital Statistics: 33-24-35

Melody is a graduate of the University of Asia and the Pacific with a degree in Management.

The 23-year-old is now OIC and Manager of her family’s restaurant business in Legaspi.

Bb. Pilipinas Universe: (to compete in Bahamas)

Pamela Bianca Manalo

Age: 22 years old

Place of birth: Manila

Province: Metro Manila

Education: College Graduate Advertising

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 149 lbs

Vital Statistics: 36 1/2-26-36

Pamela is 22 years old and earned a degree in Advertising from Assumption College.

She lives in Parañaque City and works as a Flight Attendant.

Bb. Pilipinas World: ( to compete in South Africa)

Marie-Ann Umali

Age: 22 years old

Place of birth: Batangas City

Province: Batangas

Education: BS Tourism

Participation in Other Pageants:
2006 Bb. Lungsod ng Batangas
- 3rd Runner up
(2006 Bb. Pilipinas Candidate)

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 117 lbs

Vital Statistics: 35-25 1/2-36

Mary Ann took up Tourism at DLSU College of St. Benilde.

The 22-year old’s future plans include becoming a Flight Attendant and putting up her own restaurant business.

Another interesting note in the last nights pageant is some celebrity judges like: Mac-mac Cardona (Talk 'n Text PBA basketball player), matinee idol Richard Gomez, and Asia's song bird Ms. Regine Velasquez.

Lastly, I pity for candidate #3 Richelle Anggalot's (Rich Asuncion) question from one of the judges she had chosen, the question for her is: "What is your lucky number and what is it's significance to your life?" What if she don't really have a lucky number or she doesn't even believe in lucky stuffs like that so how would she ever relate to that question. I guess Rich just uttered whatever came to her mind and she thought of the number 11 being the 11 month (November) where she first had a boyfriend (is it Aljur Abrenica?) and she first experience love and it made her a better person...BOW! lolz!

American Idol Season 8 Update:

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:28:00 +0000

Looks like it's a never ending twists happening to American Idol for this season.

First, they included a fourth judge Kara DioGuardi also a record producer. Second, they had this wild card night wherein 8 of them gets another chance to prove they deserve to made it through but only 3 of them (supposedly) will be chosen by the judges to complete the final 12 line-up. Third, when Matt Giraud was announced to be the last contestant to complete the top 12, Annop Desai was already disappointed after hearing the judges decision but to everyone surprised, Simon called back Anoop that he would tell something to him...

Obviously Anoop was confused of what Simon would announce. Instead of being sent home, Anoop was told that this season’s math was changing: He was now the last of Idol’s new Top 13. Stunned, he covered his face with his hands.

Catch American Idol on it's new slot: Saturdays and Sundays 6pm only on Q Channel 11.

Thank you everyone!

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A Short Tribute for Francis M.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:20:00 +0000

Francis Durango Magalona or as he is also known FrancisM, Master Rapper, and The Man From Manila is credited as being the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to successfully crossover to the mainstream. He is also popularly known as the "King of Pinoy Rap" and is one of the most idolized, celebrated and influential rappers within the genre.

Biography

A sibling of nine brothers and sisters, Francis Magalona is the son of late Philippine movie screen legends Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. The late Senator Enrique Magalona was his grandfather.

Starting out as a breakdancer in the early 1980s, he followed in his parents footsteps and ventured out into acting, appearing in several Filipino movies; he branched out to emceeing and released the groundbreaking album Yo! in 1990 garnering the nationalistic hit Mga Kababayan (My Countrymen), making Yo! the first commercially released Pinoy rap album in the Philippines.^[1] While rapping politically conscious and thought-provoking rhymes in both English and Tagalog, the album was a total success and helped instantly catapult Filipino hip hop from underground to mainstream status and also marked the birth of Makabayang or Nationalistic rap in Filipino hip hop.

In 1992, Francis Magalona released Rap Is FrancisM (1992), which is highly regarded as one of the greatest Pinoy Rap albums. With tracks addressing the various cultural and social problems that plagued his country such as drug addiction in "Mga Praning" (Paranoids), political instability in "Halalan" (Elections) as well as the detrimental effects of a colonial mentality in "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" (We Are Filipinos), the record's complexity and conscious message quickly earned it its classic status and became the standard by which future albums of the genre were to be compared.^[2]

The release of his third album, "Meron akong ano!" (I Got Some!) in 1993, followed by "FreeMan" in 1995 marked the beginning of Francis' experimentation with Pinoy rock, becoming an exceptional artist in both genres of music. He has frequently collaborated with other Pinoy music luminaries such as Joey Ayala, Heber Bartolome, Ryan Cayabyab, Mike Hanopol of the legendary Juan dela Cruz Band, Andrew E, Michael V and Denmark and of course, the Eraserheads. Even more recently he has be°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°en seen working side by side with Pikaso, Gloc 9, Stick Figgas and Parokya ni Edgar.

FrancisM's contributions to the genre have been featured in several international hip hop publications including the All Music Guide to Hip-Hop: The Definitive Guide to Rap and Hip-Hop (2003) published by Backbeat Books; as well as the May 2004 issue of the U.S. based publication The Source. FrancisM was also given the Pioneer Hall of Fame Award by Empire Entertainment at the 1st Annual Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards in 2005.^[3]

Over the years FrancisM has also branched out to numerous hosting responsibilities; and has been part of several television shows including the longest running daytime television show in the Philippines Eat Bulaga!, as well as being a VJ for MTV Asia. Magalona is MTV Asia's first Filipino VJ along with Regine Tolentino and Donita Rose. He worked with MTV from 1997 up to 2000. Aside from television, he also hosts live events and presentations.

n 2002, along with the assistance of then FUBU Philippines' management Carlo Maniquiz and Nick Tuazon(who is currently the Editor-In-Chief and CEO of Digital Photographer Philippines, Francis launched a compilation album of the same name later that year showcasing a basic who's who of local hip-hop talents in and around the islands.^[4] Later that year, Francis Magalona's greatest hits album, The Best of FrancisM was released by Musiko and Sony BMG Philippines.

He had also been chosen by Fremantle Media, owners of American Idol, and their local counterpart ABC-5 (owners of the 'Idol' franchise in that country) as one of the judges of Philippine Idol, alongside Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Ms. Pilita Corrales, Asia's Queen of songs.

FrancisM was the recipient of the coveted MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards Generations Award in 2006 "in recognition of his career that has spanned decades and broken boundaries, and for his music which continues to inspire generations of artists and music fans both here and abroad." He is the second honoree, the first having been singer Gary Valenciano at the 2005 rites.

He will launch a collaboration album with Ely Buendia and various OPM artists in 2009, dubbed as "The Sickos Project." He passed away on March 6, 2009 at the age of 44. ±°

Other Works

He has since founded his own record company called Red Egg Records, a clothing line called FMCC (FrancisM Clothing Co.), as well as his own production company called Filipino Pictures Inc. wherein he is the resident Director and has made music videos for several bands and solo artists. His work on Sponge Cola's "KLSP" won Best Rock Video at the 2006 MYX Video Awards. Other music videos directed by Francis Magalona are for artists such as, Ely Buendia, Gloc 9, Join The Club, Shamrock, Pikaso, Death Threat and Denmark. Recently, he started a foundation with Ely Buendia called Heartist Foundation. The foundation aims to help Filipino artists with health and commercial concerns.

FrancisM is truly a multi-media artist, as he has held exhibits in painting and in photography. Just recently, he was inducted as a regular member of the illustrious Camera Club of the Philippines (CCP), after a record-breaking 5-month stint as a probationary member.

Personal life

Married to Pia Arroyo, they have eight children: Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Elmo, Arkin, Clara, and actresses Maxene and Saab. He also joined the fraternity namely Alpha Kappa Rho in the 1980s.

Health

Magalona, 43, was diagnosed in August, 2008, with leukemia at the Medical City Hospital, Mandaluyong. He appealed for privacy: “I don’t want a media circus. I want privacy with my family. What I’d rather talk about is how we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital.” Francis’ wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said: “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas. We don’t want to use the word ‘curable,’ but the doctors say it’s treatable. ”^[9]

After his treatment and discharge, he made his return on Eat Bulaga together with Ely Buendia, who was also recently discharged.

Death

Francis Magalona died on March 6, 2009 at 12 noon because of his illness.

Discography

1990 Mga Kababayan (E.P. Dance Remix)
1990 Gotta Let 'Cha Know (E.P.)
1990 Yo!
1992 Rap Is Francis M
1993 Meron Akong Ano! (I have something!)
1995 Freeman
1996 Happy Battle (featuring his band "Hardware Syndrome")
1998 The Oddventures of Mr. Cool
1999 Interscholastic
2001 Freeman 2
2002 The Best of FrancisM
2004 Pambihira Ka Pinoy (Single)
2008 F Word

Filmography:

Eat Bulaga
S.O.P. (Guest Co-host)
Philippine Idol (Judge)
GMA Telecine Specials
MTV Talk
Life’s A Beach
Music Bureau
Student Canteen
That's Entertainment

The RETURN of MASTER RAPPER and the 1st TV appearance of EX vocalist of the ERASERHEADS mr. ELY BUENDIA.. performing their song SUPER PROXY:

Sources: wikipedia.org and youtube.com

Francis Magalona past away

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:57:00 +0000

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Master rapper and Eat Bulaga main t.v host Francis Magalona or popularly known as Francis M. just died today March 6, 2009 at 12nn... During "Sa Pula Sa Puti" segment of Eat Bulaga, Vic Sotto announced the death of the master rapper. Francis M. died at the age of 44 of Leukemia...

I was in a shock upon hearing this cause i remember just recently he came back to Eat Bulaga and even perform for a song number so i thought all the while that Kiko was doing just fine and recovering from Cancer...

I wish to express my sincere condolences to Kiko's family and friends....

more details to come...

Before they were famous...( Philippine Edition)

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:43:00 +0000

Marian Rivera for Skinwhite Lotion:

During this year that this Skinwhite tv ad was done i think Marian is already a t.v star in an after soap for TAPE inc. but she's less popular back then before winning the title role of Marimar, the hit Pinoy version aired over GMA- 7 on Telebabad slot. Now Marian has more or less 25 tri-media endorsements, numerous movies, gold and platinum albums, and several awards under her name.

Cogie Domingo for Penshoppe:

He was considered as one of the finest young actor of his generation unfortunately his career became so gloomy in the present. I think a good and right project can make Cogie back in the limelight and of course professionalism because this guy was accused of being late or sometimes he doesn't show-off in most of his tapings or engagement. But the boy is HOT! isn't he?

Nikki Gil for Coke commercial:
Nikki was first seen (I think?) on t.v via the infamous Coke or Coca-cola commercial. The jingle which she sung herself became very famous in every household especially to the younger ones.. Now Nikki can be seen regularly on ABS-CBN's ASAP '09, MYX as a videojock and Pinoy Big Brother stints. Luck and talent what made this girl famous now...

Rhian Ramos for Mc Donald's Mc Jelly Trio:

Rhian is said to be "Just another pretty face period." But she proved them wrong. Just recently she played the lead title role Lola for La Lola Pinoy version. The show did good in the ratings game that she earned several endorsement deals just recently with Clear Anti Dandruff Shampoo and Carefree Panty shields. She also reprented our country together with other GMA-7 talents last year in Asian Supermodel search. She will be seen on big screen via GMA Films' Robin Padilla starer "Sundo" a horror flick to be shown this March 2009.

Video link:
Rhian Ramos Mc Jelly Trio TV AD

To be continue...

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:32:00 +0000

Before They Were Famous...(Hollywood Edition)

Brad Pitt for Pringles

Role: Person Who Is Way Too Physically Attractive to Actually Use This Product

Synopsis: There's a vague narrative about broken-down cars and white people dancing, but it's lost in the quasi-Japanese bizarreness of the whole spot. Also, "Pringles: The Fever Reliever?" We're wary of any product that could share a tagline with Junior Strength MOTRIN.

Bottom Line: Sex sells, and if sexy people like the soon-to-be Brad Pitt use a product, why shouldn't we? If only we lived in advertising land, where eating greasy chips led to slow-motion gyrations with sun-kissed members of the opposite sex. Instead, all we got was this damned deep-seated self-loathing.

Bonus Moment: The high-pitched screeching of "We've got the fever for the Pringles!" halfway through will haunt your dreams for weeks to come.

Check the video:

Matt Le Blanc for Heinz Ketchup

Role: Joey Tribbiani

Synopsis: A young, struggling actor with limited range and no visible means of support tries to impress women by dripping condiments off his apartment roof.

Bottom Line: Besides providing further evidence that Joey Tribbiani is a real person and "Matt LeBlanc" is merely an elaborate tax shelter, this commercial proves another theory of ours: Glass ketchup bottles are the worst, most outdated invention, ever. Should it really take five stories of gravity to get a single drop of ketchup?

Bonus Moment: The flirtatious/creepy wink at the end, soon to develop into a catchphrase that we refuse to repeat here.

Check the video:

Elijah Wood for Pizza Hut

Role: One-Fifth of the Implausibly, Clumsy Suburban Family

Synopsis: No matter how hard lil' Elijah's dad tries, he just can't cook those hamburgers! They just come out small, shriveled and unsatisfying! Oh man, I bet that's coming up in the divorce hearings! If only they'd tried this exotic "peet-zah" instead.

Bottom Line: This ad resorts to a tactic typically seen in infomercials: Make your product's alternative/competition look so inhumanly hard, that to not buy your product would border on heresy. However, since most Americans know how to take a shower or how to cook a burger without losing a limb, Wood and his family just end up seeming criminally incompetent.

Bonus Moment: The family dog's bizarre, fang-baring cameo at about 16 seconds.

Check out the video:

Sarah Michelle Gellar for Burger King

Role: Cute Little Girl Who Fucking Hates McDonald's

Synopsis: A cute Sarah Michelle Gellar discovers that McDonald's uses a pennyweight's less meat in its burgers than Burger King. Outraged, she sets out to inform the world, armed with only her crayons and a national, multiplatform marketing campaign.

Bottom Line: We have no idea why advertisers think a lisp and pigtails equals credibility. It's great that, between naptime and recess, kids like Gellar find time for consumer activism. But, do we really trust the market research of someone who just recently learned full-bladder control?

Bonus Moment: The burger comparison chart's adorably informative backwards "e."

Check out the video:

Keannu Reeves for Corn Flakes

Role: Mischievous Caterer (the best kind)

Synopsis: A young Keanu Reeves is stuck in a dead-end job, catering banquets for the leisure class. Only two things sustain him: His love of interpretive dance and how pissed those bourgeoisie cocksuckers will be when they find their caviar replaced with corn flakes.

Bottom Line: We're sorry Keanu is a wage slave whose only joy is mischievously stealing bites of cereal, but it still doesn't make us want to buy Kellogg's bland crap flakes. We refuse to eat anything that can't hold its own in milk for more than 10 seconds.

Bonus Moment: Keanu's last-minute check to make sure the coast is clear before guiltily indulging in a spoonful of dry cereal.

Check out the video:

Brooke Shields for C.K. Jeans:

Check out the video:

Seth Green for Nerf:

Role: A Radical Dude

Synopsis: Despite the best efforts of Seth Green's haircut, Nerf guns are still pretty much the coolest things, ever.

Bottom Line: This ad makes it scarily apparent that it's now 2007 and Seth Green has not yet hit puberty. Also, from the smokin' fashions to the "NOT!" fake-out, it's a great start to our next article, "Things We Pretend Not To Remember About the Early '90s."

Bonus Moment: Mandatory Kids' Commercial Trope No. 23: Before all's said and done, a representative of the adult world must be taken down in a suitably humiliating fashion. Here, a mime falls into a pond. Man, does Nerf get kids, or what?

Check the video:

Morgan Freeman for Listerine:

Role: Straight-Talking, Streetwise, Vaguely Racist Caricature

Synopsis: Lawdy, mastuh, sho' is hard being a po' ol' telephone repairman. Good thing 'dis mouthwash is such a powerful concoction! Now, who wants some of Aunt Jemima's pancakes?

Bottom Line: So the message is that even if something tastes bad, it can be good for you? We had no idea! Thank goodness Listerine commissioned such an informative and non-condescending minstrel show to get the message across.

Bonus Moment: The other guy's closing non-committal grunt of a response to Freeman's twisted, mouth-cleansing logic.

Check the video:

Bruce Willis for Seagram's Golden Wine Cooler:

Role: Embarrassingly Over-Enthusiastic Guy Who Breaks Into Song and Dance

Synopsis: It's a classic commercial set up-this product is so great, that the mere thought of using it causes people to start hollering and gyrating like epileptics. Here, a pre-Moonlighting Willis stars as a good ol' boy who loves his wine coolers so much, that he and his jug band have to start an impromptu porch-front jam session.

Bottom Line: Ignore momentarily that Seagram's prize beverage will be a pop-culture punch line for years to come. Instead, focus on Bruce's slurred, "authentic-drunk" performance, which allows him to deliver the inexplicable tagline "It's wet and it's dry" with complete conviction.

Bonus Moment: If you look closely, tipsy Bruce Willis actually takes a swing at the guitarist 20 seconds in, and then tries to pass it off as a pirouette.

Check the video:

Source: www.cracked.com

Kris Allen- Man In The Mirror AI Season 8

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:56:00 +0000

Kris Allen ( American Idol Season 8 Top 12 Finalist)

Basic Info

Genre:: singer/songwriter
Hometown:: Conway, AR
Record Label:: unsigned

Detailed Info

Website:: http://www.youtube.com/user/KrisforAmeri...
http://www.myspace.com/krisallenmusic
http://www.kallenmusic.com
Influences:: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Matchbox 20, and John Legend are a few favorites.

Biography:: Kris Allen is a singer/songwriter from Little Rock, Arkansas. His passion for music began when he taught himself to play the guitar at age 13, and he has since learned the piano, viola and ukulele. His talents and soulful voice have given him the opportunity to perform at numerous music venues as well as the chance to share his gifts and faith with many of the underprivileged and oppressed people of the world. His travels to Spain, Morocco, Thailand, Burma, Mozambique and South Africa have influenced his music and inspired him to share it with others. Kris debuted his first full-length CD, "Brand New Shoes", in September 2007. The album spotlights his musical capabilities in songwriting, guitar, piano and vocals. Kris is known for his laid-back and unassuming personality, yet his music is full of depth, energy and soul.

Catch American Idol Season 8 live via satellite every Thursdays and Fridays 6pm @ Q Channel 11 (Channel 15 for Destiny Cable)

TV-5's Everybody Hapi (sitcom) spoofed Marian Rivera- Dingdong Dantes and Karylle love triangle

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:05:00 +0000

Last night, I was surfing the channels on tv. And when i got to TV-5 i saw Ara Mina and to my intrigued of what does Ara Mina doing at TV5 i decided to stay tuned for more... Everybody Hapi is a comedy sitcom which airs over TV5 (formerly ABC5) every Thursday night. Going back to the episode of EH, soon enough i realized that they are spoofing the Marian-Dingdong and Karylle love triangle. Ara Mina and Roxanne Ginoo is their guest last night and John Estrada, Eugene Domingo, Valerie Concepcion, Long Mejia, Matt Evans and many more are the cast members of this sitcom.
Ara Mina played as Miriam/ Mary-ann Rivero ( sounds like Marian Rivera) her character plays as an actress Miriam Rivero who escaped from the limelight because of many intrigues throwing against her (as we all know Marian is very controversial these days) so she disguised as a housemaid named Mary-ann instead of her real character name Miriam. There is also an actor who played Dongding Dante (Dingdong Dantes) but his character appeared only at the end part. There is also a scene where Ara's character was interviewed by a gay reporter that says they saw Miriam in John Estrada's house and they will have to wait outside to have her for an ambush interview. The gay reporter mentioned to the housemaid (Ara Mina) that Miriam (the actress) is "mang-aagaw ng boyfriend at Valentine date" inagaw ni Miriam Rivero si Dongding kay Kamille (instead of Karylle) Also a scene that surprised me is Roxanne Ginoo upon seeing Ara Mina that she doesnt believe that the maid and the actress Miriam is just one person. She also thought that she has a resemblance with Christine (Reyes) and that she is a fan of her and find her more popular, more beautiful than of Miriam Rivero (spoofed Marian Rivera)... Ara reacted this way: "excuse me mas maganda ako kay Christine noh! atsaka ayoko nga yung kailangan pang mag-over the bakod ng channel para lang sumikat...

I don't find the sitcom really funny or entertaining at all, I was just intrigued of what they will have to spoof about Marian-Dingdong and Karylle love triangle. Soon, i realized does the sitcom rides in with the popularity of Marian and Dingdong for them to have their sitcom to earn ratings? I wonder how the Marian solid fans would react from this episode. Well, it's still a publicity wether it's negative or positive. Sabi nga nila, imitation is the best form of flattery (but not all, huh?!)

P.S. I just noticed, there are no commercial load in their slot...tsk, tsk, tsk! Well...

AI Season 8 Update

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:49:00 +0000

Last night AI revealed their new twist. After announcing the 3 new finalist for the Top 12 from the batch 3, Seacrest announced that there would be a wild card round for those who were not lucky enough to make it through the Top 12... As of now, 9 out of the 12 finalists were already chosen and 3 more will be coming from the 8 wild card contestants...here are the lists of the wild card contestants and 3 of them might be lucky to make it through the Final 12.. Btw, these are the 3 more finalist who made it through the final 12 from batch 3:

Lil Rounds: I was not surprised when Seacrest announced here name that she made it through the final 12...Who would be surprised with her big soulful vocals and very commercial appeal (check out the butt guys!). I hope to see her for a long time this season she will surely give her competitor a good fight

Jorge Nunez: The guy has a very wide vocal range. He was one of the best vocal from the Top 12 batch. Many have seem to noticed that he has no star quality (despite of the make-over?, lolz)

Scott Mcintyre: Again, i was not surprised since he's one of my personal favorites and the guy is such a sweetheart on stage..you could almost feel his passion when he's singing...

And here are the wild card finalist taken from the 3 batches who did'nt made it for Top 12 though judges think they deserve another chance:

1. Anoop Desai

2. Jasmine Murray

3. Jesse Langseth

4. Matt Giraud

5. Megan Joy Corkrey

6. Ricky Braddy

7. Tathiana Nicole Del Toro

8. Von Smith

Of these 8 wild card contestants my personal picks are: Anoop Desai, Jasmine Murray and Ricky Braddy. I'm not sure if there would be American Idol tonight on QTV 11 or if wild card round will resume next week. Stay tuned.

Source and Photos: Americanidol.com

AI Season 8 Who's your BET?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:42:00 +0000

I have been watching American Idol just only last season but I'm pretty much updated of the past, past seasons of this huge American singing contest. Last year my personal bet was David Cook and luckily he took home the crown (but in fairness, Archuleta is really good and very commercial)

This season 8 I wonder who's your personal bets...? Me? i have few "hopefully strong contenders" for top 5:

Lil Rounds: her name itself is already an advantage because of it's high-recall factor. Well this woman can really sing like a pro and last night she sang almost like Mary J. Blinge. Her advantage: BIG soulful voice and big butt???just kidding...

Scott Macintyre: He may have the lack in vision but it doesn't stop Scott to pursue his dream and passion: to sing from his heart. He may not have the perfect vocals but he sure sings from his heart which i think the real essence of good singing. His advantage: Not the disability but his genuine musical talent will win America's heart.

Kris Allen: My first personal favorite. I am such a fan of his rendition of Man In The Mirror a Michael Jackson original. I was blew by his performance, his vocals and his charming face...whew! lolz! The name has a good recall too! I remember Paula Abduls comment on his performance: You nailed it! Yun na! I hope we could stay longer or if not win the contest! hahaha!
Danny Gokey: I have been reading many good reviews about this guy on our local blogsites. His performance of Mariah Carey's Hero is excellent and inspiring. However i am not blown away by his performance. But still i consider him a strong contender for this season and i guess he can make it through atleast on the top 5 or more...Well... he's also cute btw!...

Adam Lambert: His rendition of Satisfaction is a blast. The judges was blown by his wide crazy vocal range, very rare for male singers to have that wide. It's too early to judge him wether or not he can sing from the heart. I guess it's really important that when you sing, you sing it from the heart and the message of the song will really be felt. His advantage: great vocal calisthenics and good looks too!

Actually there are some other equally talented contenders that may able to make it through but i have to choose only five..Now, list down your favorites too!

Watch American Idol Season 8 Live via satellite Thursdays and Fridays 6pm @ Q Channel 11 or 15 (Destiny Cable)

Sarah-John Llyod fever is ON!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:22:00 +0000

Star Cinema's You Change My Life is said to be the part two of A Very Special Love movie both starring the Pop Princess (and box office queen?) Sarah Geronimo and Box Office King himself John Llyod Cruz is yet another box office success. Report says that the movie earned P18M on its opening day alone breaking the P14M opening day gross of their first team-up. I am not a fan of such movies like this but i am happy to know that local movies nowadays performs very well in the box office. Let's just find out if "You Changed My Life" will surpass it's own prequel. So what's next for this two hot stars as love team? We'll soon find out and for sure their fans can't wait to see them together on a soap opera for a change, since it's remake era on tv nowadays what movie or korean/mexican novela remake will best suit for this two hot properties of Kapamilya Network????? leave your comment now!

Carla Abellana as Pinay Rosalinda

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:05:00 +0000

Carla Abellana the youngest daughter of actor Rey PJ Abellana just recently signed up an exclusive contract with GMA Network to portray the plum role of Pinay Rosalinda which was first offered to Marian Rivera. She also signed-up 12 picture contract with Regal Films before she signed up with GMA-7. Last February 2, 2009 she was introduced as the newest Kapuso star in a company Thank's Giving Party for advertisers. Many have seem to noticed (including me) that Carla and Marian have a slight resemblance and what's more they are both B.S. Psychology graduate (Carla graduated cum laude at La Salle Taft, i guess, Marian graduated at La Salle Dasma...oh di ba parehong Lasalista and same course pa).. another common denominator to them is a "Thalia role" Marian played Marimar while Carla will play "Rosalinda" both became very succesful telenovela in the 90's originally played by Thalia herself. This year, Carla will start filming here first movie via Regal films and incidentally Marian is also a Regal Film star. I guess, fans of Marian Rivera would be challenge if this newcomer in the persona of Carla Abellana will take the primetime queen crown away from Marian...nevertheless, i wish that GMA would treat them fairly so that there would be no more Angel Locsin saga (switching network i mean) to happen and that GMA would never again to stick to just one Big star..i just hope Marian, with the help of her supporters still manage to maintain her star and became a certified actress in the future and so goes to Carla as well...

Chika Minute: Carla Abellana to star in Pinoy adaptation of 'Rosalinda'