Friday, February 27, 2009

Heart's Parent's Reconcilles With GMA Executives

Last Wednesday, February 25 Heart Evangelista's prents Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Ongpauco had a private meeting with top GMA Network's Chairman, President and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon to discuss the misunderstanding between both camps.

We would recall that there was a mess between GMA and Heart Evangelista's Management team after the Kapuso star turned down GMA's latest project for her.

It was Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Onpauco that requested for the meeting to settle things out, according to them, they were not aware about the letter that was sent to the GMA Management by the Maranan Law Office. Heart Evangelista's parents apologized to the GMA Execs for the mess.

The result of the meeting was positive and everything was settled. Heart Evangelista's supposedly role in "Muling Buksan Ang Puso" will be assign to another GMA star and Heart will gonna have to wait for another project which will be assign to her by GMA 7.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The 81st Academy Awards Winners

Despite the Economic Recession on US, the glamour of the 81st Academy Award still shines. The biggest Award giving body in the the world took place at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood California and was hosted by X-Men's Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman.

Here are the big winners of the 81st Academy Awards:

Supporting Actress - Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Original Screenplay - Dustin Lance Black - Milk

Adapted Screenplay - Simon Beaufoy - Slumdog Millionaire

Animated Feature - Wall-E

Art Direction - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Cinematography - Anthony Dod Mantle - Slumdog Millionaire

Animated Short - La Maison en Petits Cubes

Costume Design - The Duchess

Makeup - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Live-Action Short - Spielzeugland (Toyland)

Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight

Documentary Feature - Man on Wire

Documentary Short - Smile Pinki

Visual Effects - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Sound Editing - The Dark Knight

Sound Mixing - Slumdog Millionaire

Film Editing - Slumdog Millionaire

Jean Hersholt Award to Jerry Lewis

Original score - Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman

Original song - “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire

Foreign Language Film - Departures (Japan)

Best Director - Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire

Best Actress - Kate Winslet, The Reader

Best Actor - Sean Penn, Milk

Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Annabelle Rama VS. Wilma Galvante: Round 2

It is not over between Annabelle Rama and Wilma Galvante as a new intense fued is emerging between the Talent Manager and GMA's Senior Vice President For Entertainment.

It all started when Annabelle Rama's talent Heart Evangelista turned down GMA's latest soap which was supposed to a tandem with Dennis Trillo. Heart's camp stated that they put a thumb down on the project because of a restricrions stated in her contract for a Multivitamin endorsement, the contract resticts her for accepting mother roles where she will get pregnant. Because of this, GMA attorney Dick Perez issued a letter to Heart stating that what her camp did was a clear "Breach of Contract" and that they will take all legal actions to protect the network's interests.

This action mad Annabelle Rama angry once again and sent a letter of their own courtesy of their attorney Agnes Manaran. The letter stated that it was GMA that violated Heart Evangelista's contract with the Kapuso Network. Manaran said in her letter that Heart's line-up of projects written in her contracts are "Asero", "Saan Darating ang Umaga", "SOP", and a Koreanovela, but GMA did not gave Heart the Korean series project. Annabelle Rama added that the Kapuso Executives are threathening her talent.

We can bet that the clash between Annabelle Rama and Wilma Galvante is not yet over, there will still be some exchange of words in the future. If you would recall this two had it last year when Annabelle acused Ms. Galvante of sabotaging the Premiere of  Ms. Rama's son Richard Gutierrez when GMA allowed to held the Dingdong and Marian Birthday Celebration the same day of  the Richard-KC movie premiere night.

Friday, February 20, 2009

American Idol First 3 of 12 Finalists

The first three of the 12 American Idol Season 8 Finalist were chosen, namely Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace, and Michael Sarver.

The top 36 were divided into 3 groups consisting of 12 contestants and had their first ever live pperformance on live television. Their performance can be considered as one of the sloppiest perfrormance ever because all of them recieved harsh words from the judges Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Paola Abdul and Simon Cowell. The four judges crtisized the contestant's wrong choice of song and lackluster performance on stage. But in the end of the performance night Danny Gokey was praised for choosing the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey and nailing it. Even Tajana Del Toro recieved compliments for singing "Saving All My Love" by Whitney Houston, and she showed a different side of her, not the Tatjana we saw in the audition who gets hysterical all the time.

In the first Idol elimination only three were chosen to be in the final 12, Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver,  America voted for them and they can now rest assured for their spot in the finals. Next week, it's  the second group's time to perform, they are Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Jasmine Murray, Jeanine Vailes, Jesse Langsethe, Kai Kalama, Kris Allen, Matt Breitzke, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy Corkey, Mishavonna Henson, and Nick Mitchell a.k.a Norman Gentle.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Heart Evangelista Turns Down GMA 7

Just when everything is set  for Dennis Trillo and Heart Evangelista's team-up in GMA 7's upcoming Sinenovela "Muling Buksan ang Puso", that dream tandem will no longer happened as Heart Evangelista turned down that offer.

According to Heart's camp, it was a conflict in schedule that cause the young actress to turn down the said project. Her management added that Heart has certain product endorsement, she will portray a mother role in "Muling Buksan ang Puso" and that role could affect her endorsement.

For now, Heart Evangelista would have to wait for future projects from GMA, and as for Dennis Trillo, he should be feeling kind a disappointed because she admitted that he has a crush on Heart Evangelista and it's a dream for him to team-up with the young actress.

As of this moment, it was reported that Heart has just had meeting with ABS-CBN executives to discuss some projects in the near future, meaning that the young actress does'nt need to wait for GMA's offer and that it is really a "conflict" in schedule that caused her to turn doan GMA 7 and Dennis Trillo.

JC de Vera's Probable Transfer to ABS-CBN


There is a loud Buzz that JC de Vera has a very tempting offer from ABS-CBN, and according to reports it is an almost done deal.

The rumors of the probable transfer of JC de Vera to the other station could be because GMA has still no definite project for the young actor after LaLola where she co-starred with Rhian Ramos. It was expected that the Kapuso Station will promote more of the JC-Rhian tandem because their team up was click and they now have followers but Rhian Ramos was given the task to once again star with her former leading man Richard Gutierrez on "Zorro" and upto this moment GMA has no clear plans for JC.

Now JC deVera's fate hangs in a balance, will he remain as a Kapuso or will he be a Kapamilya. Only his manager Annabelle Rama can decide for his future. Now an old and very dried question remains hanging. Why does ABS-CBN need to import stars from rival station while there are a lot actors and actresses on their yard who are hoping for a job and a big break on showbiz.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Rihanna Vs. Chris Brown

A sad ending for Rihanna and Chris Browns love story as Rihanna pressed charges against her boyfriend Chris Brown. This is after the R&B singer attacked Rihanna and even threath her life.

The incident took place just hours away before the Grammy Awards night, the two had a  fight inside Chris Brown's car. Later on, the male R&B singer stopped his car and started to hurt and choke Rihanna and even threath that he(Chris Brown) would kill her(Rihanna). The "Umbrella" hitmaker then passed out and when she woke up, Chris Brown had left the scene.

Rihanna was reported to had suffered a bloody nose, split lip and bruiseson her arms and was taken to the nearest hospital in Los Angeles. For now Chris Brown was to have bailed out for $50,000.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Nationwide TV Ratings (Feb 3-6)

Here is the Nationwide TV Ratings from Feb. 3 to 6. Here we can see that it's ABS-CBN that's dominating the Ratings Game unlike in the Mega Manila results where GMA tops the Survey. This is base the Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) Survey.

February 3, Tuesday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.4%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) / Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%
3. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
4. Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) / Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 13.8%
6. Mischievous Princess (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
7. Mr. Bean Live (ABS-CBN) 12.3%
8. La Traicion (ABS-CBN) - 12%
9. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 9.9%
10. Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) - 6.4%

Primetime:

1. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 37.4%
2. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 36.8%
3. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 32.7%
4. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 32.4%
5. Luna Mystika (GMA-7) - 26.7%
6. Gagambino (GMA-7) / Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 24.6%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.3%
8. Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
9. Lalola (GMA-7) - 21.4%
10. Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%

February 4, Wednesday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
2. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
3. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
4. Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) - 14.5%
5. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.3%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
7. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 12.9%
8. Mischievous Princess (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
9. La Traicion (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
10. Mr. Bean Live (ABS-CBN) - 10.9%

Primetime:

1. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%
2. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 32.9%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 30%
4. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 29.2%
5. Luna Mystika (GMA-7) - 25.8%
6. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 24.8%
7. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 24.3%
8. Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN) - 22.4%
9. Lalola (GMA-7) - 21.9%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.4%

February 5, Thursday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.2%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) - 16.4%
3. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 16%
4. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
5. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15%
6. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 14.8%
7. La Traicion (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
8. Mischievous Princess (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
9. Mr. Bean Live (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
10. Be Strong Geum Soon (GMA-7) - 11.5%

Primetime:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 38%
2. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 35.4%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 31.8%
4. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.1%
5. Luna Mystika (GMA-7) - 28.8%
6. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 28.4%
7. Lalola (GMA-7) - 28.3%
8. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 27.9%
9. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.5%
10. Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%

February 6, Friday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.5%
2. Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) - 17.8%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.8%
4. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
5. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%
6. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 15.8%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
8. Mischievous Princess (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
9. Mr. Bean Live (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
10. La Traicion (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%

Primetime:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 37.3%
2. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 34.6%
3. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 33.9%
4. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 32.9%
5. Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN) - 28.8%
6. Luna Mystika (GMA-7) - 28.1%
7. Lalola (GMA-7) - 27.3%
8. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 26.6%
9. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 26.2%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.7%

Source: TNS via Philippine Entertainment Portal

Sunday, February 8, 2009

The 2009 Bb. Pilipinas Candidates

The 2009 Bb Pilipinas 24 candidates has been named and a Kapuso star is one of them. The announcement of candidates happened last Friday at the Mandarin Suites in the Gateway Mall. The Kapuso star who was lucky enough to enter the 24 candidates is Rich Asuncion, a Starstruck Batch Four Fanalist and her real name is Richelle Angalot. The Coronation Night will be held on March 7 2009 and will be broadcast on GMA 7.

Here is the list of the 2009 Bb. Pilipinas Candidates in no particular order:

Maria Paula Bianca Paz
Mary Jane dela Cruz
Jaysel Arrozal
Regina Hahn
Richel Angalot
Mary Tiffany Jones
Vanessa Johnson
Melody Gersbach
Priscilla Navidad
Abigail Lesley Cruz
Diana Arevalo
Barbara Salvador
Marie-Ann Umali
Hazel Sutch
Cheryl Oliveros
Carishiela May Kaujpers
Keann Mallari
Mary Lorraine de Guzman
April Love Jordan
Stephanie Rose SeƱires
Priscilla Mae Honorio
Sandra Inez Seifert
Pamela Bianca Manalo
Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte

A Showbiz Newbie Portrays Rosalinda


GMA 7 has just announced who will play the title role of the hit Mexican Telenovela "Rosalinda".  And to everyone's shock it's not Marian Rivera. She is a new face on showbiz, she is Carla Abellana, daughter of 1980's heartrob Rey "PJ" Abellana.

The announcement happened at the GMA Trade Show which was held last February 2 where GMA executives announced it's upcoming new shows for the coming months. It was expected that Marian Rivera will play "Rosalinda" since she played "Marimar" which is also a Thalia Telenovela so people could'nt help but to think that GMA did'nt gave Marian the tiltle role for "Rosalinda" as a sunction for all the intrigues and controversies that she got involved with and that GMA is looking for someone to replace Marian as GMA's banner star. But according to GMA management it was their decision not to give Marian two Thalia series in a row and the controversies and intrigues thrown against her(Marian) got nothing to do with their decision. The GMA management also added that Marian will always be GMA's top choice for top Soap, but it is always great to discover new faces and talents.

Going back to Carla Abellana, Carla is a graduate of B.S Phsychology at the De La Salle University just like Marian Rivera, what a big coinsidence? She is also a commercial model. Recently Carla has also signed a 12-movie contract with Regal Entertainment and she also auditioned as Richard's leading lady in "Zorro". And at a quick glance she resembles Marian Rivera.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos Reunites in "Zorro"

Richard Gutierrez reunites with former love team Rhian Ramos in GMA 7's upcoming action series Zorro. In a story conference held last February 2, Rhian Ramos was there along with the other cast members.

Rhian Ramos started her showbiz career as Richard Gutierrez's leading lady in "Captain Barbell", which was followed by "Lupin" and "Codename: Asero". In movie, Rhian Ramos was in the cast of  GMA Films' "The Promise" together with Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin ans TJ Trinidad who is now a Kapuso and also included in the cast of  "Zorro".

Aside from Rhian, there are reports that Bianca King and Michelle Madrigal will also be in "Zorro" as Richard's other leading ladies.

In fairness, Richard and Rhian really has an incredible chemistry. They look good together.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

TV Ratings: January 31-February 2

Pretty sure that many have awaited the pilot episode of GMA's "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang". It was also the much awaited comeback of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in the Primetime scene. Pretty sure also that many are awaiting how the Dingdong-Marian tandem did well in the ratings, so he are the TV ratings last January 31 upto February 2. "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang" debuted with a 32.9% rating in the Mega Manila Household. But this is in Maga Manila alone, because in the Nationwide household a diffrent story took place, I will give the updates in the Nationwide result tomorrow, but for now here is the Mega Manila Household Ratings from January 31-February 2 courtesy of AGB Nielsen Philippines via Philippine Entertainment Portal.

January 31, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 26.1%
2. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 16.9%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
4. Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Dragonna (ABS-CBN) - 15%
5. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
6. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 13.3%
7. Startalk (GMA-7) - 12.5%
8. Takeshi’s Castle (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
10. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 9.5%

Primetime:

1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) -34.3%
2. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 31.5%
3. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 31.2%
4. Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? (GMA-7) - 21.8%
5. Kapuso Sine Festival: Pitong Dalaga (GMA-7) - 20.9%
6. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 18.8%
7. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
8. Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - 13%
9. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 11.2%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 6.4%

February 1, Sunday

Daytime:

1. SOP (GMA-7) - 17.7%
2. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
3. Your Song Presents Feb-Ibig (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
4. Dear Friend (GMA-7) - 13.4%
5. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 12.5%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
7. Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) - 10%
8. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%

Primetime:

1. Family Feud: Celebrity Edition (GMA-7) - 27.4%
2. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 25.3%
3. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 25%
4. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 24.8%
5. All Star K (GMA-7) - 24.5%
6. Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 20.4%
7. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
8. Sunday’s Best (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
9. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%

February 2, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.2%
2. Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) - 21%
3. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17.4%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17%
5. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 14.3%
6. Parekoy (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
8. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 10.5%
9. SiS (GMA-7) - 7.5%
10. Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%

Primetime:

1. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (GMA-7) - 32.9%
2. Luna Mystika (GMA-7) - 32.8%
3. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 30.8%
4. Lalola (GMA-7) - 29.4%
5. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 29.3%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.7%
7. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 27.8%
8. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 26.4%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
10. Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN) - 21.5%

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang Premieres on GMA

Beginning tomorrow  February 2 on GMA Telebabad, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are back in the Primetime scene with their latest suspense drama series "And Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang". This is Dingdong and Marian's third team up in primetime after the successful "Marimar" and "Dyesebel".

"Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang" is based on the works of  "The Komiks King" Carlo J. Caparas. This newest GMA soap seems to be promising and thrilling. According to early reports, Marian Rivera is more daring in this TV series, she wore a two piece bikini in on of her scenes.

"Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang" also stars Ms Angelu De Leon, Paolo Contis, Paolo Paraiso Carmi Martin and many more, and it is directed by Ms. Joyce Bernal.

Komiks Presents: "Flash Bomba"

Luis Manzano will star his very own TV series, he will be a superhero named "Flash Bomba". It will begin on February 7 in Komiks Presents on ABS-CBN.

"Flash Bomba " is a Pinoy Superhero based on one of  Mars Ravelo's ingenius creation. "Flash Bomba" is Roldan Legaspi as an ordinary human being. He was criplled due to an accident but trained hard to use his hands as an alternative to compensate the lost of his legs. Until one day he got extra ordinary powers from a "Tikbalang" (half man, half horse creature) after defeating it in a battle.

"Komiks Presents Flash Bomba" also stars Roxanne Guinoo, Sid Lucero, Lito Pimentel, Rio Locsin, Nanette Inventor, Allan Paule and Empoy.

The Boy and Kris Tandem moves to Primetime via "SNN"

It is confirmed that Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda's morning talk show "Boy and Kris" will bid farewell, but not because it will be axed or cancelled, it's because the talk show duo will move to the primetime slot with a new showbiz oriented show "SNN" or "Showbiz News Ngayon".

On the other hand, the slot which will be vacated by "Boy And Kris" will be replaced by a new talk show entitled "Ruffa and Ai" which will be hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai Ai Delas Alas, but there are news the Lorna Tolentino will be included in the said show, that we have to find out.