'100 Days to Heaven' full trailer released

The full trailer for ABS-CBN's upcoming "inspirational" soap 100 Days to Heaven has been released.

The new soap stars Ms. Coney Reyes and child sensation Xyriel Manabat, both playing the role of Madam Anna. Huh?

Watch trailer:


"100 Days to Heaven" also stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Dominic Ochoa, Rafael Rosell, Valerie Concepcion, Smokey Manaloto, Louis Abuel and Neil Coleta (Nicos of Nestea TVC).

Doing a special participation for the series are Sam Milby, Vice Ganda, Pokwang, Jason Abalos, Shaina Magdayao, Empress, Xian Lim, Mark Gil, Felix Roco, Noel Trinidad and Ms. Gloria Romero (in her last Kapamilya show before moving to GMA 7).

It's directed by Malu Sevilla.

Chinese New Year 2011 or Year of the Metal Rabbit countdown tonight on ABS-CBN and Studio23

The Chinese New Year 2011 or the Year of the Metal Rabbit is coming in a few hours and ABS-CBN will have a countdown of it tonight.

ABS-CBN celebrates the 2011 Chinese New Year with the Filipino-Chinese community tonight at the Quirino Grand Stand featuring some of your favorite Kapamilya stars.

It will be hosted by Pokwang, Jayson Gainza, TJ Manotoc and Venus Raj.

Featured stars/performers include Sam Milby, Erik Santos, Juris, Star Power Final 5, Jovit Baldivino, Bugoy Drilon, Frenchie Dy, Laarni Lozada, VoizBoys, Princess Velasco, Megan Young, Bianca Manalo, Sandra Seifert, Chokoleit, Usapang Lalake hosts, XB GenSan, Alakim, Kyle Balili, Rhap Salazar, Markki Stroem, RJ Jimenez, Hanna Flores, Sam Concepcion, Jed Madela and Richard Poon.

There will be live updates of it on ABS-CBN Channel 2 shows like TV Patrol, SNN and Bandila.

ABS-CBN's affiliate channel Studio 23 will also be airing the said Chinese New Year 2011 celebration from 7 to 9 PM and at 10 PM onwards.

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Kung Hei Fat Choi to my Chinese father's family in Legazpi City, to my Chinese friends and to all my blog readers!

Valerie Concepcion & Willie Revillame together again soon | Pilipinas Win Na Win airs last episode on December 31. What's the new show?

Valerie Concepcion is reportedly moving to TV5 to join Willie Revillame's show "Willing Willie".

That's actually the trend now. If you have no show or you're unhappy and not satisfied in your current network, then move to TV5.

Willie is allegedly so excited already to be reunited with Valerie, who was his co-host in "Wowowee".

Valerie will most likely grab the opportunity to transfer to TV5 after Pilipinas Win Na Win, her only show on ABS-CBN, ends on December 31.

Just this afternoon, ABS-CBN's Corporate Communication Head Bong Osorio released an official statement, which is actually an official confirmation of Pilipinas Win Na Win airing its finale on yearend: "Ang last episode ng Pilipinas Win Na Win ay sa Dec. 31. Pinasasalamatan ng ABS-CBN ang Hitmakers, sina Valerie Concepcion, Pokwang, K Brosas, staff, at higit sa lahat ang mga nanonood na tumatangkilik sa programa. Ang oras na iiwan ng PWNW ay pansamantalang sasakupin ng Showtime, na patuloy na nagbibigay saya at pag-asa sa mga Pilipino sa buong mundo."

Pilipinas Win Na Win premiered only last August 1, 2010, but only to be axed 5 months later.

It will make Valerie totally vacant and she will have the opportune time to switch to the Kapatid network after being a Kapamilya for 3 years.

If you were to be asked, do you like Valerie to stay as Kapamilya? Or you won't mind if she moves to TV5?

Angelica Panganiban, Marian Rivera topbill "Temptation Island" 2011 remake

Angelica Panganiban and Marian Rivera will topbill the 2011 remake of "Temptation Island", a hit movie during the 80's directed by Joey Gosiengfiao under Regal Films.

It's a lot exciting that these two actresses, who are both known as "palaban", will be working together in one movie.

Both are also regarded as a "queen" in their respective network. Marian is Kapuso Primetime Queen, while Angelica is one of the two Queens of Star Magic, along with Bea Alonzo, a title vacated by Claudine Barretto.

Angelica will be replacing Andi Eigenmann, who was the very first to be reported as cast member of Temptation Island 2011. It's still unknown why Andi, a contract star of Regal, has been removed from the cast.

Joining Angelica and Marian in the film are Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe and Pokwang plus Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca and three more leading men. Also starring are John Lapus, Tim Yap, Tessa Prieto-Valdes and more.

But the question is: Who between Angelica and Marian will get a top billing over the other?

"Billing" is very important because it shows the star status of an actor or an actress. And even if both actresses will have stellar billing in the movie, it's going to be an issue as to whose name will appear after the word "and" in the poster and whose name gonna appear first as the "cast of characters" rolls at the end part of the movie.

How true that Angelica accepted the movie offer in a condition that she will get top billing over Marian?

And also, how true that Marian is now hesitating to do the movie because she doesn't like being just second on the billing?

I think both are not true.

I believe that Angelica grabbed Regal's offer because it will be directed by Chris Martinez, her director in "Here Comes The Bride", the 2nd top-grossing film so far this 2010.

It's also her wish to work with Marian. In fact, on Twitter, she had this post last September 1 and it clearly says that she admires Marian a lot and she wished for a movie with her:

As for Marian, a contract star of Regal, she can actually demand to be on top of the billing but I don't think she will have issue on that.

At the MMFF 2010 presscon held last week, she happily announced that she'll be doing Temptation Island and for sure, she already knew by then that Angelica will be joining her in the film.

It's actually too early to dwell on this issue and I hope it's not really gonna be an issue because it's a lot exciting that they're gonna be starring in one movie, something that will only happen in a Regal-produced movie.

"Super Inday and the Golden Bibe" official trailer makes its debut

Regal Multimedia, Inc presents the first official trailer of "Super Inday and the Golden Bibe", one of the 8 official entries in the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival.

"Super Inday and the Golden Bibe" stars Marian Rivera as Super Inday, supported by John Lapus, Pokwang, Jake Cuenca, Mylene Dizon, Jestoni Alarcon, Sheena Halili, Elijah Christian Alejo, Buboy Villar, Sabrina Man, Jairus Aquino and Ms. Cherry Pie Picache, under the direction of Michael 'Mike' Tuviera.

The almost 5-minute trailer promises fans of Marian as well as fantasy film lovers of a very entertaining and magical movie experience when it opens in cinemas on December 25.

Watch the said trailer:


Video courtesy of Regal Entertainment

ASAP XV holds "Miss Universe" pageant | Kanto Boys does Bieber

ABS-CBN's ASAP XV had a very funny episode today, August 15, 2010, when it held its own Miss Universe pageant.

The exotic Miss Kenya Melai Cantiveros was extremely...funny! And the other girls as well...such as: Pokwang as Miss Nepal, Cristine Reyes as Miss Chile, Nikki Gil as Miss Philippines, Sitti as Miss Ghana, Shaina Magdayao as Miss Hungary, Iya Villania as Miss Egypt, Karylle as Miss Russia and Anne Curtis as Miss Venezuela.

I super loved it!

Watch video:

In the same episode, the Kanto Boys did a medley of Justin Bieber songs. And they even imitated Bieber's hair. Hilarious number! Because of that, "Kanto Boys" at one point was #4 trending topic on Twitter.

Here's their video:

Video uploaded on Youtube by REDonDEMAND

Pokwang on Preview for August 2010

Pokwang is not the cover girl on the August 2010 issue of Preview Magazine but she's the one getting the spotlight.

Not a surprise as Preview has amazingly transformed Pokwang into a super gorgeous woman for a fashion face-off with real estate heiress and true fashionista Divine Lee.

Preview has dedicated 12 pages of the mag for its fashion editorial featuring Pokwang and Divine.

And now, there's already a petition page on Facebook requesting Preview to
have Pokwang as its next cover girl. Great idea!

Preview's Aug. 2010 issue with Andi Eigenmann on the cover is now availabe in newsstands, book stores and magazine outlets nationwide.

"Pilipinas Win na Win" to replace "Wowowee" starting July 31

ABS-CBN has finally decided: remove "Wowowee" and replace it with "Pilipinas Win Na Win" [formerly Pilipinas For The Win (FTW)].

Starting July 31, "Pilipinas Win na Win" will take over the noontime slot of "Wowowee" which will have its final episode on Friday, July 30, which incidentally is the exact date of the 31st Anniversary of "Eat Bulaga!" in the rival network.

That's what has been announced on TV Patrol earlier and Pilipinas Win na Win will be hosted by Robin Padilla and Kris Aquino.

Joining them are 3 Wowowee hosts: Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion and Mariel Rodriguez.

It's not the first time that Kris and Robin will be working together. They starred together in the ABS-CBN sitcom "Pwedeng-Pwede" and in the action flick "You and Me Against The World".

But of course, some viewers are more interested to see Robin and Mariel together again on TV after their "kilig" tandem on Wowowee.

This news of Wowowee being axed disproves rumors that Willie is set to have a grand comeback in the show this July 31.

But Willie's still gonna be back on TV via a new program which according to ABS-CBN, it will be revealed "sa takdang panahon".

Wowowee has been on air for more than 5 years and successfully lorded the ratings charts. It also gave "Eat Bulaga!" a good competition.

With Pilipinas Win na Win, ABS-CBN will go back to zero.

What can you say? You happy or not?

Has Pokwang found a new lover?

A MYKIRU EXCLUSIVE

Pokwang has just admitted during her "Cinco" presscon that she already broke up with her Mexican-American boyfriend because she lost touch with him.

But what is this, has Pokwang found a better replacement for him?

Pokwang and the guy (let's name him "Joshua" for now) met at the recent Bench Uncut Fashion Show, where Joshua also modeled for the event.

He's so cute and very Sam Milby. But he's only 20, half of Pokwang's age.

O ayan Pokwang, wag na choosy! haha. Claim him as your boyfriend!

But look, Joshua also has a picture with "Bidang Kontrabida" Angelica Panganiban! Sexy!

"Cinco" Movie Posters | 5 Episodes in 1

"Cinco" is the first ever Philippine movie with five different 20-minute stories or episodes in it.

It's produced by Star Cinema and it stars some of today's hottest Kapamilya.

Episode 1 is entitled "Braso" and features Gigger Boys members Robi Domingo, AJ Perez and Sam Concepcion (as fraternity recruits) with a strong support from Baron Geisler and Kristel Moreno. It's directed by Frasco Mortiz. It seems like the three are shirtless most of the time in the film as seen in the trailer and on the poster.

Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson topbills Episode 2: Paa, directed by Enrico Santos. Also in cast are Barbie Sabino (young Bea Alonzo in "Magkaribal") and Joy Viado.

Box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina directs the episode entitled "Puso" which is about "gayuma". Pokwang and Zanjoe Marudo lead the cast. And since Pokwang is part of it, expect some lil funny scenes in it. Also stars Bangs Garcia and Maloue De Guzman.

Rayver Cruz and Maja Salvador pair up anew in the 4th Episode called "Mata" directed by Ato Bautista. Can we call them the "Horror Prince and Princess"? The two starred together in horror/fantasy/thriller programs like "Spirits" and "Nginiiig". Last year, they both starred in the MMFF entry "Shake, Rattle & Roll XI" but in separate episodes.

Mariel Rodriguez is goin' solo (no leading man) in "Mukha", Cinco's 4th episode helmed by Nick Olanka. Supporting cast includes Jayson Gainza, Ketchup Eusebio, Arnold Reyes and Nanding Josef.

"Cinco" will be shown nationwide on July 14, 2010 with a grand premiere night on the 13th at SM Megamall Cinema 10.

Watch the full official trailer:

Robin Padilla is the 'Idol' host on Wowowee

Wowowee has revealed its new 'Idol' host today, May 15, and it's no less than Robin Padilla.

Robin Padilla was warmly welcomed by Wowowee's female hosts and was introduced as their special host.

And that means, he is hosting temporarily and not permanently. But Pokwang has mentioned he'll be with them everyday.

Watching at the audience to show support for Robin were Robin's mom Eva Cariño and his nephew.

Today's episode was definitely dedicated to Robin as the Willie of Fortune celebrity contestants were his 'sidekicks in movies' (Dennis Padilla, Hyubs Azarcon & Jeffrey Tam) and his past & future leading ladies: Vina Morales, Donita Rose and Toni Gonzaga.

On Twitter, Robin Padilla as the new host on Wowowee have made it to the Trending Topics worldwide. Wow! Robin Padilla placed 5th while Wowowee in 9th. That goes to show, people are open with the idea of having him in the show.