Tom Rodriguez, Hottest Hunk for March 2011

Tom Rodriguez got the highest number of votes in Mykiru's Hottest Hunks Poll for March 2011.

The former PBB housemate and Marian Rivera's leading man in the upcoming film "Temptation Island" had a wide lead over the 2nd hottest, Zanjoe Marudo.

Tom had 11.49% of the total votes while Zanjoe had exactly 9%.

There were 20 hunks in our March 2011 poll, but only 10 of them have qualified for our annual poll.

Here they are...

1. Tom Rodriguez 11.49%
2. Zanjoe Marudo 9%
3. Dingdong Dantes 8.43%
4. Diego Loyzaga 8.24%
5. Luis Manzano 6.7%
6. Markki Stroem 6.51%
7. AJ Dee 6.13%
8. Jaco Benin 5.36%
9. Marlon Stockinger 5.36%
10. Hideo Muraoka 4.98%

Thanks to those who voted in the poll. I love your choices!

Go HERE to see the list of those who already qualified for our annual poll of the Philippines' Hottest Hunks for 2011.

Photo courtesy of Regal Films and Tom Rodriguez on Twitter

Diego Loyzaga hospitalized due to dengue

Diego Loyzaga, the lovable Derrick on Mara Clara, is in hospital now due to dengue fever.

Diego was rushed to the hospital last Sunday, as confirmed on Twitter by his manager Biboy Arboleda.

According to Biboy's tweet, Diego was rushed to the hospital by his aunt, Bing Loyzaga, and cousin, Alyssa Gibbs.

"My bunsong alaga Diego Loyzaga has Dengue. He's confined now, his Tita Bing Loyzaga and cousin Alyssa brought him there. Doc said maagapan ang sakit. Get well soon Diego," Biboy Arboleda's tweet last Sunday.

Here's a photo of Diego in the hospital, he's still cute despite being sick:

But fans need not worry now as Diego will be checking out of the hospital tomorrow morning, Thursday, and will immediately report for Mara Clara taping.


Photo courtesy of Angel Marvie Tolentino Perez

Diego Loyzaga appears on Mara Clara | Diego Loyzaga or Albie Casiño, who's cuter?

Diego Loyzaga finally showed up as Derrick on the hit primetime teleserye "Mara Clara" last night and judging Diego's looks, he has this certain charm, great screen presence and a matinee idol material.

And definitely, Diego Loyzaga can rival the cuteness of Albie Casiño, who plays Christian in the soap.

But who's cuter for you?

Diego?


or Albie?

Vote...


Photos courtesy of Biboy Arboleda / Diego Loyzaga FB Page / Albie Casiño FB Page

Diego Loyzaga is Derrick in Mara Clara

Diego Loyzaga Montano finally appears in Mara Clara starting this Monday, April 4, 2011.(Or anytime next week)

A teaser for Mara Clara's episodes next week has started airing since last night and Diego is already part of it.

And a lot of viewers are excited of Diego's first ever appearance in a soap opera.

The anticipation actually started when it was reported in March that Diego, who is the son of actor Cesar Montano and former actress Teresa Loyzaga, signed a 3-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN and will join the Mara Clara cast.

Diego Loyzaga will play the role of Derrick, which was originally portrayed by the late Rico Yan in the 90's version of Mara Clara.

Are you excited?

To excite you even more, check out his photos with Mara (Kathryn Bernardo) on the set of Mara Clara:

Photos courtesy of Biboy Arboleda

Albie Casiño is Utoy ('Mara Clara' March 16, 2011 episode)

Utoy was finally revealed on Mara Clara's episode tonight, March 16. And it's no other than Albie Casiño aka Christian Torralba.

Since Wednesday last week, viewers were glued on their TV sets waiting for the appearance of Utoy, the one who saved Mara (Kathryn Bernardo) after she escaped from the explosion.

Many believe that newbie Diego Montano will be playing Utoy since news came out also last week that he will be an addition to the cast.

But many also believed, especially the Kathbie fans that Utoy and Christian are just one.

And they're right.

Christian is indeed Utoy and definitely just adds more "kilig" to the love story of Christian and Mara 'coz for the nth time, Christian played a hero again to Mara and forever will be.

People behind the show were indeed successful in making the viewers excited and curious about who really Utoy is.

For 3 consecutive nights, from Monday (Mar. 14) up to Wednesday (Mar. 16), Utoy made it as a worldwide trending topic on Twitter.

It's a proof that Mara Clara has a great impact to the viewers and is definitely the phenomenal show of the year.

Diego Loyzaga Montano, new Kapamilya, joins 'Mara Clara' cast

Diego Loyzaga Montano is the latest addition in the cast of the "getting more exciting" teleserye 'Mara Clara'.

Carlos Diego Loyzaga Montano is the 15-year-old son of multi-awarded actor Cesar Montano and former character-actress Teresa Loyzaga.

And just like his parents and even aunt Bing Loyzaga, Diego is also entering showbiz as a new Kapamilya talent.

He just signed up a 3-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN and his first
project is a major role in the hit teleserye "Mara Clara".

Some viewers believe that Diego will be playing the role of Utoy, the one who found and saved Mara from the explosion.

The character of "Utoy" has already been introduced in the soap thru mentions of the name since Wednesday episode, but the one who portrays it is yet to come out.

It could be Diego, but there's a stronger possibility that he is most likely to play Derrick, the role originally portrayed by the late Rico Yan.

Whatever his role will be, many viewers (particularly the teen viewers) are already excited with the entry of Diego Montano in "Mara Clara".

Such a cutie!