MMFF 2011 official entries announced

The 8 official entries for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2011) happening this December were announced today, June 17, 2011, by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

And just like in MMFF 2010, the "Kings" and "Queens" will still be part of MMFF 2011. I'm talking about Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Kris Aquino.

And the excitement doesn't end up there: husband and wife Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos, whose movies "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo" and "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo" were the Festival Topgrosser during MMFF 2006 and MMFF 2007 respectively, are very much back in the festival with "My Househusband".

Expect the toughest box-office battle this MMFF 2011!

Here are the eight(8) MMFF 2011 Official Entries:

"Enteng ng Ina Mo" under Star Cinema / M-Zet Films / APT Entertainment
Cast: Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas
Director: Tony Y. Reyes

"Hototay" under Regal Entertainment
Cast: John Lapus, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andi Eigenmann, Lovi Poe, and Melai Cantiveros
Director: Joel Lamangan

"Mr. Wong" under RP Productions
Cast: Robin Padilla and Angelica Panganiban
Directors: Trina Dayrit and Rechie del Carmen

"My Househusband" under OctoArts Films
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo and Eugene Domingo
Directors: Jose Javier Reyes

"Panday 2" under GMA Films / Imus Productions
Cast: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr, Phillip Salvador, Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado
Director: Mac Alejandre

"Panday 2" lead stars Bong Revilla as Flavio and Marian Rivera as Arlana with Director Mac Alejandre

"Segunda Mano" under MJM Productions
Cast: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban

"Shake Rattle & Roll 13" under Regal Entertainment.
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Kathryn Bernardo, Albie Casiño, Maricar Reyes, Paulo Avelino
Directors: Chris Martinez ("Lunod" episode), Richard Somes ("Tamawo" episode), Jerrold Tarog ("Parola" episode)

"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" under Regal Entertainment
Cast: Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana and Ritz Azul

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The three (3) scripts which were submitted but unfortunately didn't make it as an official entry are the following:

"Kimmy Dora N D Temple of Kiyeme" under Spring Films
Cast: Eugene Domingo

"Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story"
Cast: George Estregan Jr aka ER Ejercito, Carla Abellana, Bangs Garcia, Sam Pinto, Paloma, Baron Geisler, Robert Arevalo, Perla Bautista, Joko Diaz and Phillip Salvador
Director: Tikoy Aguiluz

"Love Will Lead You Back" under CineMedia
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Coco Martin, Maja Salvador and Gina Pareño

The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2011) will run from December 25, 2011 to January 7, 2012.

Temptation Island: The Goddesses of Beauty talk about their roles in the movie

"The Goddesses of Beauty" Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Heart Evangelista, Rufa Mae Quinto and Marian Rivera talk about their roles, their favorite scenes and lines in their upcoming movie "Temptation Island".

In the film, Lovi plays Serafina (the brat), Solenn is Pura (the social climber), Heart portrays Virginia (the virgin), Rufa Mae as Nympha (the maid) and Marian is Christina (the crook).

Watch video:

Also starring are Aljur Abrenica, Tom Rodriguez, John Lapus and introducing Mikael Daez, with the special participation of Dennis Trillo.

Written and directed by Chris Martinez, "Temptation Island" will hit theaters on July 6, 2011.

Watch full trailer:


Videos courtesy of Regal Films / Upload by elmobenguan

Sam Pinto reclaims top spot, Kim Chiu is 14th on FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2011 (Top 20 as of June 3)

FHM Philippines has revealed the 20 babes who currently have the highest number of votes in its 100 Sexiest Woman in the World 2011 Poll, 12 days before voting ends on June 15th.

Simon Atkins' ex-girlfriend Sam Pinto is back on top after she dropped to 2nd last week, while Simon's crush (future girlfriend) Kim Chiu is ranked 14th in the latest voting tally.

THE TOP 20, as of June 3, 2011:

1. Sam Pinto
2. Marian Rivera
3. Angel Locsin
4. Cristine Reyes
5. Solenn Heussaff
6. Jennylyn Mercado
7. Lovi Poe
8. Katrina Halili
9. Ellen Adarna
10. Iwa Moto
11. Valerie Concepcion
12. Angelica Panganiban
13. Rhian Ramos
14. Kim Chiu
15. Anne Curtis
16. Ehra Madrigal
17. Bangs Garcia
18. Jackie Rice
19. Mariel Rodriguez
20. Toni Gonzaga

Angel Locsin 3rd again, Marian Rivera back on top of FHM 100 Sexiest 2011 Poll

Angel Locsin has dropped once again to the 3rd spot of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Poll by FHM Philippines.

As of latest tally Friday, May 27, 2011, Angel replaces Marian Rivera on #3 while Marian goes back to #1, a position she already held for 3 weeks on this year's voting before Sam Pinto took it last week.

No new entry on the Top 10, but one-time FHM Sexiest Woman titleholder Katrina Halili and hot momma Valerie Concepcion have switched positions. Katrina is up 4 big places, from #10 to #6, while Valerie gives up her 6th position to become this week's #10.

Here's the latest voting update from FHM Philippines (as of May 27, 2011):

TOP 1O:
1. Marian Rivera
2. Sam Pinto
3. Angel Locsin
4. Cristine Reyes
5. Solenn Heussaff
6. Katrina Halili
7. Lovi Poe
8. Ellen Adarna
9. Jennylyn Mercado
10. Valerie Concepcion

TOP 30-39:
30. Alodia Gosiengfiao
31. Luane Dy
32. Abby Poblador
33. Jackie Rice
34. Erich Gonzales
35. Diana Zubiri
36. Jef Gaitan
37. Sarah Geronimo
38. Heart Evangelista
39. Karen Bordador

"Temptation Island" movie poster unveiled

We've been treated already with the awesome teaser trailer and publicity photos of "Temptation Island" early this month and just today, before the month ends in a week from now, "Temptation Island" movie poster has been released by Regal Films.

Have a look!

The official movie trailer of the movie is coming next, probably first week of June, while the movie rolls out in theaters end of June.

"Temptation Island" Remake publicity photos

Regal Films has released publicity photos of the stars of its 2011 remake of "Temptation Island".

Marian Rivera


Heart Evangelista


Lovi Poe


Solenn Heussaff


Rufa Mae Quinto


Aljur Abrenica


Tom Rodriguez


Mikael Daez

Temptation Island is coming in theaters this June 2011.

Angel Locsin back to 2nd, Sam Pinto now 3rd on FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2011 Poll as of May 13

On Friday the 13th (May 13), FHM Philippines gives an update on the latest standing for its 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 poll. .

Still on top is Marian Rivera with Angel Locsin, which dropped to 3rd in the previous tally, is back on the 2nd slot.

Sam Pinto goes up and is now 3rd, while Cristine Reyes dropped from #2 to #4.

Lovi Poe has been showing improvement in the FHM Sexiest 2011 voting since it started in April. From #54 to #26 previously, she's now in the Top 10 ranking at #9, replacing Rhian Ramos. (Probably Rhian's controversy with DJ Mo Twister makes her less sexy.)

With that, three (3) ladies from the "Temptation Island" remake are now in the Top 10.

TOP 10
1. Marian Rivera
2. Angel Locsin
3. Sam Pinto
4. Cristine Reyes
5. Solenn Heussaff
6. Jennylyn Mercado
7. Ellen Adarna
8. Valerie Concepcion
9. Lovi Poe
10. Katrina Halili

TOP 60-69
60. Misa Campo
61. Daiana Menezes
62. Bianca Manalo
63. Michelle Madrigal
64. Rachelle Ann Go
65. Sheena Halili
66. Janna Dominguez
67. Assunta De Rossi
68. Nina Jose
69. Karen Anne Tuazon

"Temptation Island" movie teaser trailer released!

Regal Films has released the first trailer of "Temptation Island" 2011 remake.

The engaging trailer runs for almost 2 minutes and shows how exciting the movie is.

Watch "Temptation Island" teaser trailer:

Directed by Chris Martinez, the movie stars Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, Rufa Mae Quinto, John Lapus, Aljur Abrenica, Tom Rodriguez and introducing Mikael Daez.

"Temptation Island" remake, which is Regal's co-production with GMA 7, is opening in theaters this June 2011. Better save money now!

Angel Locsin drops to 3rd spot in the latest FHM 100 Sexiest 2011 voting update

Angel Locsin is currently ranked 3rd in the latest voting update for the FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women 2011 Poll.

As of Friday, May 6, Angel Locsin is ranked behind Marian Rivera and Cristine Reyes.

It's already the 3rd update of FHM Philippines for its 100 Sexiest Women 2011 voting and it seems like Angel Locsin is going one spot down everytime there is a new update.

She was on top during the first update (April 19) and went down to #2 in the second update (April 29).

Angel, Cristine and Marian are actually switching places in the Top 3 slots. Don't be surprised if Cristine gets the top spot by next week.

The current Top 20-29 babes have also been revealed and included there are Kim Chiu, Erich Gonzales, Lovi Poe, who's now #26 from #54 last week, and last year's Top 10 Iwa Moto, Angelica Panganiban and Ehra Madrigal.

TOP 10:
1. Marian Rivera
2. Cristine Reyes
3. Angel Locsin
4. Solenn Heussaff
5. Sam Pinto
6. Jennylyn Mercado
7. Valerie Concepcion
8. Ellen Adarna
9. Rhian Ramos
10. Katrina Halili

TOP 20-29
20. Natalie Hayashi
21. Kim Chiu
22. Abby Poblador
23. Alodia Gosiengfiao
24. Ehra Madrigal
25. Angelica Panganiban
26. Lovi Poe
27. Erich Gonzales
28. Jef Gaitan
29. Iwa Moto

Mikael Daez starts shooting for 'Temptation Island' (Set Photos)

Mikael Daez has replaced Paulo Avelino as one of the leading men in Regal Film's upcoming film "Temptation Island".

Paulo's role in the film went to Mikael after the former begged off for the role due to health reasons, as what was revealed by his manager Leo Dominguez last Friday.

"Because @mepauloavelino fell ill and is still recuperating, he had no choice but to give up his leading man role in 'temptation island'.:(" Dominguez posted on Twitter.

Paulo was advised by his doctor to rest after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Cameras have already started rolling for "Temptation Island" since yesterday in Ilocos now with its new cast member Mikael Daez.

The newbie actor, who will soon play on TV as Marian Rivera's leading man in "Amaya", is playing leading man to Solenn Heussaff in his debut movie.

And guess what's Mikael and Solenn's first scene together? A kissing scene.

Check out fresh photos of the cast on the set of "Temptation Island":

Mikael Daez and Solenn Heussaff



Rufa Mae Quinto, Lovi Poe and Marian Rivera


Rufa Mae Quinto as Yaya Nympha


Lovi, Rufa Mae, Marian and Tom Rodriguez


Mikael, Tom and John Lapus


Lovi

Photos courtesy of Regal Films, Lovi Poe, @iamlafabeaux

Jake Cuenca and Dennis Trillo reunited in 'My Neighbor's Wife'

Jake Cuenca and Dennis Trillo are the male leads in a new Regal-produced movie entitled 'My Neighbor's Wife'.

At the story conference for the movie held last Tuesday at the Imperial Palace Suites, Jake and Dennis said that they were so thrilled to be working together again.

The two starred together in GMA 7's 2006 telefantasya "Majika", which was Jake's last soap in GMA 7 before he moved to the Kapamilya Network.

Joining the two in the film are two of the hottest Kapuso leading ladies, Carla Abellana and Lovi Poe.

It's also nice to see Lovi and Jake in one movie. I super loved their Bench Summer 2011 photos, where the two really had great chemistry.

Maybe that's what inspired Regal to cast them in "My Neighbor's Wife".

Pictures from the storycon:

Marian Rivera gets the most daring role in 'Temptation Island'

Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Solenn Heussaff lead the cast of "Temptation Island" which will start shooting this month, April 2011.

And Marian reportedly has the most daring role of all, a role which was originally portrayed by Azenith Briones in the 80's version of the film.

When asked about it yesterday on Showbiz Central, Marian said it will be her first time to play such kind of role. "Talagang na-cha-challenge ako na gawin ito, kasi for the first time ko lang gagawin itong character na ito. Pero at least nakausap ko naman si Direk na gagawin ko sya na hindi naman as Azenith, hindi naman ibig sabihin na sobrang kokopyahin ko sya, gagawin ko pa rin as Marian pa rin."

Here's a video of the cast during the presscon for the film, as featured yesterday on Showbiz Central:


Playing their leading men are Aljur Abrenica, Joem Bascon, Paulo Avelino and Tom Rodriguez.

Temptation Island 2011 will be directed by Cris Martinez.

Video courtesy of GMA 7 / uploaded on Youtube by byTalmage4DY

Sid Lucero, Lovi Poe win Best Drama Actor, Actress in the 8th Enpress Awards

Sid Lucero won his 2nd award from the Entertainment Press Inc. or ENPRESS, the Best Performance by a Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) award for Adolf Alix's gay-themed indie film "Muli" during last night's 8th Golden Screen Awards.

He won over Coco Martin (Noy), Fanny Serrano (Tarima) and John Lloyd Cruz (Miss You Like Crazy).

It was already Sid's 2nd from ENPRESS. He previously won Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for "Donsol" during the 4th Enpress Awards held in 2007.

He is now one of the 10 actors/actresses who have won at least 2 trophies in Enpress Awards' 8-year history.

Cherry Pie Picache, 3 (2004, 2007, 2008)
Judy Ann Santos, 3 (2004, 2005, 2007)
Ara Mina, 2 (2004, 2005)
Coco Martin, 2 (2009, 2010)
Dennis Trillo, 2 (2005, 2010)
Eugene Domingo, 2 (2008, 2010)
Iza Calzado, 2 (2005, 2010)
Sid Lucero, 2 (2007, 2011)
Tirso Cruz III, 2 (2004, 2011)
Zsa Zsa Padilla, 2 (2006, 2011)

It's quite interesting that Sid Lucero won for his role in "Muli" which he declared on Twitter as his LAST gay role.

But it seems like a gay role is the one which usually gives him an acting award. In 2008, Sid also won many awards for a gay portrayal in "Selda".

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Meanwhile, Lovi Poe was the winner of the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Drama on this year's Enpress Awards.

This Kapuso star won for the Cinemalaya 2010 entry "Mayohan", beating the likes of Bea Alonzo (Sa’Yo Lamang), Dawn Zulueta (Sigwa) and Lorna Tolentino.

It's her first from Enpress but already her 2nd for the movie "Mayohan".

Amazingly, Lovi has won 3 Best Actress awards in just 8 months. She won Best Actress for "Mayohan" in the 6th Cinemalaya last July, then Best Actress for "Sagrada Familia" in the 58th FAMAS Awards in December and another one for "Mayohan" just last night.

Full list of winners HERE.

Photo courtesy of Lito Mañago (@whalesharkph on Twitter)

Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Isabel Oli to battle for Captain Barbell's heart

Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe and Isabel Oli are Richard Gutierrez's beautiful leading ladies in the 2011 remake of "Captain Barbell".

Solenn Heussaff as Janna


Lovi Poe as Althea


Isabel Oli as Melanie

Who do you like Captain Barbell to end up with?


Photos courtesy of GMA Network via Captain Barbell Official Facebook Page

'Mutya' vs 'Captain Barbell' beginning March 21

Richard Gutierrez as 'Captain Barbell' will be up against 'Mutya' on Philippine Primetime beginning March 21.

'Captain Barbell' is airing earlier than planned to save GMA 7 from being completely drowned in the ratings by the strong force of ABS-CBN's 'Mutya', 'Mara Clara' and 'Imortal' plus the new soap 'Minsang Lang Kita Iibigin' which debuts tomorrow, March 7.

'Captain Barbell' will be replacing 'Machete' which starting last Friday was moved to a later timeslot and will already end on March 18, barely 2 months after it premiered last Jan. 24. (It's being axed allegedly because of poor ratings.)

But 'Captain Barbell' will not be taking over the timeslot of 'Machete' 'coz it will air right after '24 Oras' and will go against 'Mutya', which has successfully beaten 'Dwarfina' both in Mega Manila and Nationwide.

'Captain Barbell' might also be in competition with 'Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin', meaning it will be facing two rival shows.

Richard Gutierrez indeed is under pressure to help GMA 7 claim back its primetime supremacy, which was lost late January when ABS-CBN's 'Mara Clara' consistently topped the ratings chart.

So, what will be your choice starting March 21? Captain Barbell or Mutya?

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It will be Richard's 2nd time to play as Captain Barbell on TV. The first time he portrayed the superhero role was in 2006 and the show was a top-rater.

Playing leading ladies to Chard in the new 'Captain Barbell' are Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Michelle Madrigal and Isabel Oli.

Lovi Poe's sexy bikini beach photoshoot for Cosmo (See behind-the-scenes photos)

Lovi Poe shows off her bikini-licious, sexy body for Cosmopolitan Philippines this March 2011.

You've seen already Lovi Poe's cover for the said magazine and to tease you more with what's inside the latest issue, here are some pictures, behind-the-scenes pics of Lovi Poe during her photoshoot at the Discovery Shores in Boracay.

You can watch a behind-the-scenes video of Lovi Poe in Bora at Cosmo.ph.

Photos courtesy of Cosmo/Summit Media

Lovi Poe sexy on 2 magazine covers: Mega Magazine and Cosmopolitan Philippines

Kapuso star Lovi Poe is gracing two magazine covers this March 2011, one for Mega Magazine and the other one for Cosmpolitan
Philippines.

And she's both sexy and hot there! Take a look!

Lovie Poe for MEGA, March 2011


Lovi Poe for Cosmo, March 2011

Summer is definitely here! Thanks Lovi for reminding us!

Grab a copy of both mags, now on stands!

Lovi Poe seen crying in Hong Kong over Ronald Singson's jail sentence of 1 year and 6 months

Lovi Poe was reportedly seen crying after hearing Cong. Ronald Singson's sentence of 18 months jail term.

Lovi Poe went there in Hong Kong to show support for her boyfriend Ronald Singson who was arrested in July for possession of 6.67-gram cocaine and 2 tablets Nitrazepam and now, he has been sentenced to 1.5 years in jail.

GMA 7 has just reported that Lovi wasn't even allowed to come near Singson right after the sentence was read.

Lovi Poe and Cong. Ronald Singson sweet moment in the Philippines

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Philippine Daily Inquirer reports Ronald Singson faces a jail term of 1 year and 4 months for the cocaine plus 2 months for the Nitrazepam, for a total of 18 months.

Cong. Singson could have faced a heavier sentence but it was reduced after he pleaded guilty and the Hong Kong judge believed the cocaine was for his personal use only.

I've read in a Reuters report via The Star in Malaysia the other reasons why Singson's sentenced was reduced to 18 months from supposedly 36 months.

The HK judge reportedly said that it was due to Singson's political career, being a businessman and having a clean criminal record.

And of course, his background, you know, coming from a well-known political family.

So, does it mean, if you're rich and powerful, you're sentence can be reduced?

That's why I don't like the judge's reasoning as to why Singson got a lighter sentence.

And since, he already served almost 8 months in jail, Singson's jail time will now just be more than 10 months. ABS-CBN News anchor Karen Davila said on Twitter, "Source in HK tells me Cong. Ronald Singson's sentence is 1 yr and 6 mos, but reduced to 10 mos 10 days jail time."

Jake Cuenca in his underwear again for Bench "Return To Temptation" Summer 2011 ad campaign

Jake Cuenca drops his trousers once more and poses in his underwear for Bench Clothing's Summer 2011 "Return to Temptation" Ad Campaign.

The super hot Jake Cuenca poses intimately with the very sexy Lovi Poe
in one photo with a great view of Jake's sexy back then in another photo, he rubs his "thing" to Lovi's legs. (Let's ask Lovi how it felt.)

In the 3rd photo, Jake goes solo, with a great view this time of his "you know".

Have a look!

Jake Cuenca is always eyecatching on his Bench ads. That's why whenever Bench releases a new campaign, I always look first for his shots and have them posted here ahead of the others. Jake never fails!

"My Valentine Girls" teaser photos released!

Regal Entertainment Inc has unveiled teaser photos for the upcoming movie "My Valentine Girls" starring the Valentine Box Office King Richard Gutierrez.

Four photos were revealed which are actually scenes from the movie, which is another co-production of Regal Films and GMA Films.

"My Valentine Girls" is a trilogy movie with Richard having different leading ladies in every story and also with three directors namely Mark Reyes, Chris Martinez and Topel Lee.

He's paired with Rhian Ramos in one story, then with Eugene Domingo in another one and in a love triangle with Lovi Poe and Solenn Heussaff in another story.

Richard and Eugene


Richard and Rhian


Richard and Lovi


Richard and Solenn

The last one is cute!

"My Valentine Girls" opens in theaters on February 9, 2011.