Posts Tagged ‘ABS-CBN’

Cheryl Cosim to leave ABS-CBN for TV5: report

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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MANILA, Philippines – Cheryl Cosim, the host of multi-awarded show “Salamat Dok,” is leaving her mother network, ABS-CBN, to transfer to network TV5, according to Ricky Lo, entertainment columnist of the Philippine Star.

Cosim has been working for ABS-CBN for 14 years. Aside from “Salamat Dok,” she hosts a morning show on radio dzMM, and from time to time, anchors Channel 2’s News Advisory.

Lo wrote in his column on Tuesday that Cosim has accepted TV5’s lucrative offer, but she has yet to sign a contract.

Citing reports, Lo said Cosim will anchor TV5’s primetime newscast alongside Paolo Bediones , formerly with GMA 7, starting March.

Luis Manzano says drama is more demanding than action

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Luis Manzano Aside from lifting weights and running the  treadmill, Luis Manzano also practices muaythai and mma (mixed martial arts). His looks and his skills definitely read “action star material.” But why does he prefer doing drama more over action movies? “I think drama is more fulfilling. It has more demands, more emotions used,” answered Luis.

Luis Manzano had to give up his hosting job in Entertainment Live for ABS-CBN’s new talent show, Pilipinas Got Talent.

“I will be gone for six weeks, since I have to go around the Philippines for PGT,” Luis said in an interview with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) recently. Luis will tour with co-host Billy Crawford to scout for Pinoy talents who’ll peform in front of celebrity judges Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and former ABS-CBN president Freddie M. Garcia.

Aside from PGT, Luis is slated to start a movie with the Young Superstar Judy Ann Santos and Popstar Princess and box-office queen Sarah Geronimo. “The title of the movie is Hating Kapatid,” informed Luis about his movie with Juday and Sarah which will be under Viva Films.

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Bayani’s show to match up ABS-CBN’s “Showtime”!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Reportedly, GMA-7 was already planned to put Comedian Bayani Agbayani on a  Game Show hosted by him. The show which will occupy the space vacated by “Sis” to compete with ABS-CBN’s controversial talent show, “Showtime”.

Bayani-AgbayaniCurrently, the time slot of “Sis” was replaced with the showing of Pilipino blockbuster movies after it went off to air.
GMA-7 already planned to mixed up Bayani Agbayani with People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and her mom, Dionisia Pacquiao.
Consequently, changes happens in casting with Bayani Agbayani retains at its host. Former host of “Sis” Carmina VIllaroel and Gelli de Belen will join bayani in the show.

But Bayani Agbayani seems to have no match with Showtime’s hosts Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro and Kim Atienza. And there’s an information that GMA-7 stop plugging the show of Bayani as they feel it’s a suicide on their part to compete the popularity of “Showtime”

Almost two months since “Showtime” replaced Kapamilya shows “Ruffa & Ai”, hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai Ai Delas Alas and “Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?” by Edu Manzano.
A grapevine divulged that GMA-7 sold its “Sis” time slot to TAPE Inc., the producer of “Eat Bulaga”, thus, TAPE Inc., has now the right to produce any show to compete with “Showtime”.

Recently, “Showtime” became controversial after an episode which guest judge Rosanna Roces spoke about school teachers being a repeater and some defaming words. MTRCB ordered a 20-day suspension on ‘Showtime’, but yesterday, the order was lifted and it began to air again.

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Showtime returns on air after suspension

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

UntitledShowtime returns on air today  January 19 after seven days of being suspended byMovie and Television Review and Classification Board(MTRCB).

“ABS-CBN is happy to announce that the talent-variety program Showtime will return on-air starting tomorrow, 19 Jan 2010, following the issuance of a temporary restraining order by the Court of Appeals enjoining the MTRCB from continuing to enforce the preventive suspension order on the show.

“We welcome the CA resolution dated 15 January 2010, which states: ‘For reasons afore-stated, and as prayed for by petitioner, let a TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER be issued, as it is hereby issued, effective sixty (60) days from notice hereof, enjoining respondent MTRCB, including any and all persons acting in their behalf and under their command and authority, from continuing to enforce the Preventive Suspension Order dated January 11, 2010 issued against petitioner, pending the resolution of the instant petition.’”

Showtime’s suspension resulted after guest judge Rosanna Roces made a comment about teachers after one member of a group contestant failed to answer her question about National Hero Jose Rizal on its January 7 live episode.

The MTRCB also explained that this incident was already the second violation of the celebrity judge. The show was also warned about Rosanna’s remark about Showtime’s resident judge Vice Ganda on its January 4 live episode.

Celebrities’ talents on ‘Magpasikat’

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Due to the suspension of the talent-reality show “Showtime” for  20 days, Showtime replaced by “Magpasikat”. Unlike Showtime, this show will showcase the talents of celebrities.

The suspension rooted from the statement of Rosanna Roces pertaining to teachers. She said, they (teachers) are just repeaters.

Evening the same day, “showtime” made a public announcement that was broadcasted by Boy Abunda in his late night show “Showbiz News Ngayon” (SNN) saying the management of the show is suspending Rosanna Roces.

Even though self regulations were imposed, still they received suspension from MTRCB. And since the order is effective immediately, ABS-CBN stopped the airing of the show.

MTRCB suspends Showtime for 20 days

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

ShowtimeAng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) ay sinuspende ng 20-araw ang hit na show na “Showtime” dahil sa mga di inaasahang statements ni Ms. Rosanna Roces na sa linggong iyon ay isa sa mga hurado. Binitawan ni Osang ang mga salitang patuon sa mga guro matapos tanungin ang isa sa mga contestant matapos magperform, ang naturang kalahok ay mula sa Calamba,Laguna.

Ang tanong ni Osang ay tungkol kay Jose Rizal, bakit daw ang buong pangalan ni Rizal ay Jose Protacio Rizal samantalang ang ngalan ng knayang ama ay Francisco Mercado at ang kanyang ina ay si Teodora Alonzo?,ani ni Osang. Nang hindi makasagot ang contestant ay sinaad ni Osang ang ganito,

“Murahin mo yung teacher mo, ha! Ako minura ko yung teacher ko nung hindi niya sinagot sa akin ‘yan. Oo, walanghiya ‘yang mga teacher na ‘yan, hindi sinasabi yung totoo sa atin, e! Ikaw taga-roon ka hindi mo alam.

“Pero mga kabataan,” patuloy niya, “huwag kayong makuntento sa itinuturo ng libro at ng teacher. Magtatanong po kayo, hindi masama iyon. Oo, dahil ang mga teachers, they were just repeaters. Itinuturo nila kung ano ang itinuro sa kanila. Hindi na nila itinuturo kung ano ang gustong malaman ng mga bata.

“‘Yan, isang trivia para sa ‘yo. Hanapin mo. I-Wikipedia mo, malalaman mo,” saad niya sa kalahok.

Ngunit sa parehong episode din ay ipinagtanggol ni Vice Ganda,resident judge sa Showtime ang mga guro.

“Bago ang lahat, gusto ko munang magpasalamat sa lahat ng mga naging guro ko nung unang-unang beses pa lang akong nag-aral hanggang sa natapos ako. Kasi napakahuhusay ng mga naging guro ko. At gusto ko lang sabihin na ang mga guro, mga tao rin naman, nagkakamali rin ‘yan, di ba? Kaya huwag nating lahatin. Pero siguro, may mga gurong nagkamali, pero napakarami rin namang mahuhusay lalo na sa Pilipinas.”

Dagdag ni Vice Ganda, “Kahit mga artista, hindi naman lahat napakahusay. Hindi naman lahat ng pulitiko, napakahusay. Meron din namang gurong hindi, pero nakaparami rin namang mahuhusay. At ang laki ng bahagi nila sa buhay natin.”

ABS-CBN OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

“In the spirit of self-regulation, ABS-CBN removed Rosanna Roces as a judge in SHOWTIME after she made statements against the teachers in the January 7 live show. But despite this, MTRCB still imposed a 20-day preventive suspension for the program.

“A preventive suspension is issued to stop further violations, if there were any committed, or for the interest or welfare of the public. Thus, the network questions the need for said preventive suspension when Rosanna Roces has already been removed from the program.

“SHOWTIME is a highly entertaining show watched by many Filipinos. It helps promote and showcase the creativity and talent of kapamilyas nationwide, uplifts their spirit and provides opportunities to improve their lives.”

ABS-CBN is planning to make an appeal to lift the suspension. The network was reportedly surprised by the MTRCB’s swift decision because they are set to meet on Thursday, Jan. 14, to talk about the issue.

Habang hindi pa naaayos ang issue hinggil sa suspensyon ng Showtime Live! pansamanatalang mapapanood ang portion ng Showtime na “Magpasikat” kung saan mga showbiz personalities ang kalahok sa programa.

Television Comedian Bayani Agbayani returns to GMA7 – Kapuso Network

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Bayani AgbayaniComedian Bayani Agbayani decided to change television network involvements from ABS-CBN-Kapamilya Network to GMA-7 Kapuso Network. This was confimred this Wednesday, November 25, 2009 upon an interview with the comedian actor.

He left the media with noticeable remarks that he has properly informed the management of ABS-CBN and his talent manager there that he wil be working with GMA7 soon. The media asked if the comedian will have any early projects for the Kapuso network. Bayani answered rigorously that he will be definitely working on a project soon, he also added that it will be a show co-starring him, Mommy Dionisia and the Champ, Manny Pacquiao.

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Newcomer Pica Lozano of Star Magic boasts unique talent

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Newcomer Pica Lozano of Star Magic boasts unique talent When it’s said newcomer Pica Lozano brims with talent, that’s no exaggeration. This 20-year-old Star Magic artist, launccfhed more than a year ago, knows how to act, sing, dance, host, draw, and make documentaries.

But the talent that stands out uniquely is his skill in hair styling.

“Believe it or not, I’m a hair stylist. I also cut hair,” he told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) during the presscon for Star Magic’s September-October birthday celebrators last October 29.

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Sam Milby on rumored reconciliation with Anne Curtis: “We are not back together.”

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Sam Milby on rumored reconciliation with Anne Curtis: "We are not back together."Sa muling pagde-date nina Sam Milby at Anne Curtis at ang closeness na nakikita sa kanila, marami ang naniniwalang nagkabalikan na ang dating magkasintahan ngunit itinatago lang daw ito ng dalawa sa publiko.


May lumabas ding balita na si Anne daw ang gumawa ng paraan para sa pagbabalikan nila ni Sam, bagay na agad namang binigyang linaw ng Fil-Am actor nang makapanayam siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa bakuran ng ABS-CBN.

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Kris Aquino explains declaration that Kim Chiu is the No. 1 Young Actress today

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Kris Aquino explains declaration that Kim Chiu is the No. 1 Young Actress todayNaging isyu agad sa mga solid Sarah Geronimo fans ang nabitawang salita ni Kris Aquino na para sa kanya ay si Kim Chui ang No. 1 sa hanay ng young actresses ngayon, kung kaya’t hindi nagdalawang-isip ang TV host na tanggapin ang role bilang ina ni Kim sa sisimulang teleserye ng ABS-CBN, Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo.

Rason ng mga masusugid na tagahanga ng Pop Princess, malayo pa raw sa narating ng idolo nila ang kung anumang achievements ni Kim. Sa box-office ay kumita at sinuportahan raw ng publiko ang mga pelikulang pinagbidahan ni Sarah. Patunay raw nito ang pagiging Box-Office Queen ni Sarah last year, na mahihirapan daw abutin ni Kim.

Nang makausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Kris sa birthday badminton tournament ng kaibigang si Boy Abunda last October 28, ipinaliwanag ng TV host ang ibig niyang sabihin sa kanyang binitawang salita.

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Funny girl Kitkat sees dead people

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Funny girl Kitkat sees dead people

The sexy comedienne is now a household name. Kitkat, best known for her quirky attitude and witty one-liners, has played many a “sidekick” role in several ABS-CBN soap operas.


Kitkat doesn’t mind not getting lead roles because a sidekick never runs out of work.

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Angel Locsin clarifies rumored transfer to Viva

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Angel Locsin clarifies rumored transfer to VivaIsa sa tatlong matitinding sorpresa sa advance birthday celebration  ni Boy Abunda sa The Buzz last Sunday, October 25, ang live guesting ni Angel Locsin sa show. Sa October 29 pa ang birthday ng King of Talk pero nagsilbing maagang regalo ang muling pagharap ni Angel kay Boy para sa isang madibdibang interview.

Matatandaang kalilipat lang ni Angel from GMA-7 to ABS-CBN noong August 2007 at ipinagkatiwala niya ang kanyang kauna-unahang panayam bilang Kapamilya sa The Buzz. Ang una niyang nakaharap, iniyakan at nakausap nang masinsinan sa telebisyon ay si Boy. Mula noon, isang magandang samahan na may tiwala at respeto ang nabuo sa pagitan ng aktres at ng TV host.

Sa bawat kontrobersiyang kinasasangkutan, sa bawat isyung ipinupukol sa kanya, laging may soft spot sa puso ni Angel para sa kanyang Tito Boy. At noong Linggo ay naganap nga ang kanilang muling paghaharap.
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TNS National TV Ratings (Oct. 23-26): Maalaala Mo Kaya and Rated K top the weekend primetime race

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Here are the comparative ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from October 23 to 26, based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among national households.


October 23, Friday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 7.1%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.4%

Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 7.7%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 6.4%

Naruto (ABS-CBN) 8.3%; Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) 8.4%

Pedro Penduko (ABS-CBN) 6.5%; Bleach (GMA-7) 11.2%

Ruffa and Ai (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 13.4%; SiS (GMA-7) 7.3%

Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 11.6%; Last Romance (GMA-7) 10.4%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.4%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 15.9%; Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) 10.4%

Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 17.5%; Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 9.9%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 14.9%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 14%; Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) 11.3%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 14%; Game About Love (GMA-7) 6.5%

Somewhere In My Heart (ABS-CBN) 15.2%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 9.8%

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Is Robin Padilla going to remain a Kapuso or will he become a Kapamilya soon?

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Is Robin Padilla going to remain a Kapuso or will he become a Kapamilya soon?

“Hindi totoo,” insisted Robin Padilla’s manager Betchay Vidanes when asked about the rumors that her ward’s newly-signed “long-term contract” was with ABS-CBN.


The buzz erupted two weeks ago which was further intensified by the action star’s upcoming movie with Toni Gonzaga under Star Cinema.


When PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked Robin last week about the status of his showbiz career, he refused to comment on whether he’s remaining a Kapuso or soon become a Kapamilya.

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Guji Lorenzana on Kaye Abad: “I’m very attracted to her.”

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Masaya si Guji Lorenzana na sa pagsabak niya sa mundo ng showbiz ay nabibigyan din siya ng opportunity pagdating sa pag-arte kahit singing talaga ang forte niya.

Guji Lorenzana on Kaye Abad: "I'm very attracted to her."

Pagkatapos ng Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers nila ni Kaye Abad, sila ulit ang magkatambal sa bagong episode ng afternoon series na ito, ang Somewhere In My Heart, na umeere na ngayon sa ABS-CBN.

“Na-surprise lang ako kasi bago pa ako, I came to ABS as a singer. I didn’t know it will happen,” sabi ni Guji nang makausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa taping ng show nila kahapon, October 22, sa West Avenue, Quezon City.

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Anne Curtis hosts new ABS-CBN daily program Showtime

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Anne Curtis hosts new ABS-CBN daily program <em>Showtime</em>Tuwang-tuwa at excited si Anne Curtis dahil sa dinami-rami ng ABS-CBN talents, siya ang napili ng pamunuan ng Kapamilya network na maging isa sa main hosts ng Showtime. Ito ang ipapalit na show sa magpapaalam nang Pilipinas, Game KNB? ni Edu Manzano, which will have its final telecast tomorrow, October 23, Friday.

Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) over the phone ang manager ni Anne na si Veronique del Rosario-Corpus ng Viva Artist Agency kanina, October 22, at ito ang nagsabing masayang-masaya at excited si Anne sa panibagong trabaho ng alaga sa telebisyon bilang host.

Ano nga ba ang Showtime?

“Hindi ko pa puwedeng masabi ang full details coz of confidentiality, pero yung genre niya ay pinaghalong variety and game show,” sagot ni Veronique.

Angelica Panganiban: play as “Bidang Kontrabida”

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

angelLast August 13,2009 ABS-CBN previews series of shows that they work on. And one of this is the pinoy version of Mexicanovela entitled Ruby. The role was given to Angelica Panganiban whom i think can portray the role confidently. She said “Nakakakaba pero masaya siyempre dahil excited akong makita ng tao yung kakaibang timpla sa soap opera. Hindi ko inexpect na ganun ang magiging reaksyon nila. Siyempre umpisa pa lang ito pero it feels good na positive kaagad yung pagtanggap dun sa show. Wala akong masasabi pa kundi sobra-sobrang pasasalamat na sa wakas may nakakapansin ng pinaghihirapan ko bilang artista,” she happily stated. “More than the pressure, mas nagiging inspired ako na ipakita yung best ko sa sobrang tuwa, ganon ang nararamdaman ko ngayon”.

The character of Ruby is “Bidang Kontrabida“. For me as a viewer, Angelica is the best to play the role because of her angelic face. We’ve seen Angelica to play kontrabida and she did it well and so to sweet image.
People asked Angelica if she is not hesitate to accept the role, “Kung meron man akong natutunan sa career ko, dapat konting ingat [sa pagpili ng roles]. Kasi kapag nasa ganitong stage ka na pala ng pag-aartista, one mistake baka hindi ka na makabalik. Kumbaga, na-experiment ko na yung sarili ko noon, ngayon mas alam ko na kung anong dapat iwasan at kung anong tatanggapin ko. Siyempre yung pagpapasexy dito sa Rubi, hindi lang naman siya basta-basta lang kundi yun ang hinihingi ng trabaho so yun ang ibibigay ko. May reason kung bakit kailangan gawin yun and malalaman niyo yun kapag naipalabas na ang Rubi. So sana huwag mainip yung tao, sana panoorin nila,” actress said.

This teleserye i guess is much awaited, not only for the story but for actors who will play in Ruby like Jake Cuenca, Diether Ocampo, and Shaina Magdayao. Lets wait the pinoy version of Mexicanovela and how Filipino actor do this successfully.

Roxanne Guinoo: Quit showbiz?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

roxHow true that Roxanne Guinoo will leave the showbiz industry?
After leaving the Banana Split first season, lately Roxanne is not visible to Philippine television. From the exclusive interview of ABS-CBN the actress explains all the issues giving to her. According to Roxanne she was only leaving the sexy images and she wants now to be known as serious actress. As remembered, Roxanne changed her images after doing the sexy commericial as a White Castle endorser.
There were speculations that actress was become picky when accepting projects. Thia issu was cleared by Roxanne that she was not being picky but, she only wants to change image. Actress added that not all the time you have to accept projects because it was neededBut also considered things if its for movie, did things that was for widescreen. But if its for soap opera, do things that are neccessary for television.

Roxanne Guinoo was discovered from the talent search of Star Circle Quest, she was the member of the first batch. Although Roxanne did not make it to be the Grand Questor but ABS-CBN still gave Roxanne projects. I think ABS-CBN will not let go of Roxanne because actress was talented and proven herself before from the teleserye she made like Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? and Ligaw Na Bulaklak.

But what happen to the project that Roxanne tell before?
Will the Susan Roces Cinematic Collection presents Florinda still be launch and watch by Filipinos?
Lets wait and see what is the next move of ABS-CBN for this.

MMK: 18th year celebration

Friday, August 14th, 2009

rayang.tThe longest running show of ABS-CBN Maalala Mo Kaya celebrates debut or 18th year in the business. Of all the the stories shared in the show many of them touches our heart.
I was a viewer of MMK but it depends if the story was good.

And now MMK gives different stories of different people. the first story was with Ai Ai delas Alas together with Erich Gonzales. The story was about poor family, the second was about War veterans who lived in United States. thje third story will be aired On August 15,2009 featuring Ryan Eigenmann and G. Toengi. the story was about couple who lived in United States who suffers fianancial crisis.
Their story was about couple which i think normally happen to Filipinos in US.

We all know that G.Toengi was based in United States i guess the experience of her help much her acting role as a wife who work in US.

Erich Gonzales: screen comeback

Friday, August 14th, 2009

erichIts almost four years when Erich Gonzales won the ABS-CBN Star Circle Quest as Grand Questor. And now her break has come. She was selected to play the lead role as Nena in 1980’s movie Katorse who played before by Dina Bonnevie. The Katorse will be air in ABS-CBN right after Wowowee.

According to Erich she was very happy because ABS-CBN gived her a break to pplay the lead role in soap opera. Erich cannot beleived when ABS-CBN finally give the break even though she is new in acting big break emerge. Mixed emotion were felt by Erich because the Katorse will air on August 24,2009, she was excited yet nervous. Erich was team up by Ej Falcon who is also the winner in the reality show Pinoy Big Bother Teen Edition. On the said soap pera Erich willl fall in love at the age of 14 and be pregnant.

Erich has a three leading man who was Ej FAlcon, Enchong Dee and Xian Liam. Lets wait and see who’s man will win the heart of heart as the teleserye goes on.