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Arci Muñoz’s next big TV5 project

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Arci Muñoz

After her successful dramaserye Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak, Arci Muñoz is set to be the lead actress of the first-ever daily soap of TV5 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa which will be aired next month.

In an interview with PEP.ph during the program’s story conference at the Shakey’s Tomas Morato in Quezon City, Arci gives details about her unexpected big project in the said television network.

“Actually, nagulat ako! Kasi, ang sabi pa sa akin ni Sir Perci [Intalan, TV5 executive] nung nagkita kami nung cast party ng Nagbabagang Bulaklak, sabi niya, ‘O, Arci, magpahinga ka muna. Rest ka muna kasi after Nagbabagang Bulaklak hindi pa namin alam ang [next show mo]. ‘Pero, for sure merong kasunod, merong kasunod ‘yan. Hindi ka naman mawawalan,’ ganyan. Sabi ko, ‘Sir Perci, kung puwede lang tuloy-tuloy talaga, e.’ E, nagkatotoo talaga! As in after Nagbabagang Bulaklak kasi hindi naman ako totally nagpahinga, kasi I have guestings, I have hosting jobs. So, ayun, nagulat ako na agad-agad, tumawag si Tita Annabelle [Rama, Arci's manager], ‘O, ‘day, meron ka ng susunod na project, Felina.’ Okey, sige. ‘Tas parang two days after she called, meron agad na mga fitting, lahat, itong story conference na ilang beses pang na-move… And finally, ito na, ito na siya,” she said.

Moreover, the TV5 princess also admits that she can’t help but feel pressured as she plays the title role of the said daily soap but at the same time hopeful for the program’s success, “Siyempre, yung pressure nasa akin, di ba, kasi yung title mismo, nasa akin yung title nung mismong show. Siyempre, di lang naman ako magdadala ng show, di ba, marami kami. There’s Carla [Humphries], Leandro [Muñoz], and Tita Pilita [Corrales], para sa akin malaking oportunidad din na makatrabaho ko yung mga wonderful people na ito. And I know naman with their help, magiging successful ang show namin, basta maging happy lang kami sa set, [and] maging smooth flowing ang lahat.”

Though pressured on the outcome her next project, Arci feels comfortable being paired, for the first time, with the actor Leandro Muñoz.

SOURCE: PEP

Tags: Arci Muñoz, Leandro Muñoz, PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), TV5
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Willie returns with a new show “Wil Time Bigtime”

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Willie Revillame

Willie Revillame is making his comeback this Saturday, May 14, after the controversy he got into from his previous noontime show “Willing Willie.”

Last Monday, TV5 announced that the new primetime show will be titled “Wil Time Bigtime”, in replace for his former show.

Willie himself and Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad are the main host for the game show. Other inclusion of the hosts in Willing Willie wasn’t mention.

Willie said, “Wil Time Bigtime is the people’s program. This show is created to entertain them, make them forget their problems even for a while, and possibly realize their dreams.”

The new show will have new games that utilize an LED floor and has a new software technology for a different and frsh TV experience.

“This brand new approach in local game shows is definitely a visual treat for all Filipinos. While brainstorming for new segments, we’re keeping in mind that these new innovations on TV shall be incorporated in all the mechanics of the games to make sure that we offer something new for everyone,” said Jay Montelibano, business unit head of “Wil Time Bigtime.”

“We’re very optimistic with what the new show has to offer. Wil Time Bigtime becomes TV5’s strongest link to the masses and we’re offering them a whole new TV viewing experience with the technology we’re utilizing in the show,” said Roberto V. Barreiro, TV5 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

The pilot episode of the show will air 5pm this Saturday and 6:30pm for the following weeknights on TV5.

Tags: shalani soledad, TV5, Willie Revillame
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Vic Sotto is a one happy single man

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Vic Sotto

Talks about being single

Vic Sotto is known for his charismatic and comedic character until now even if he’s already 57 years old. Despite of the rumors that the actor has a new girlfriend or he and his ex-girlfriend Pia Guanio got back together, Vic Sotto said that he’s a single but happy man.

“Alam mo lovelife ko hindi naman sa isang tao lang. Hindi naman yung lovelife na tinutukoy natin. I enjoy my kids, I enjoy my grandchildren. Hindi kailangan ng lovelife para maging masaya ka. Maraming mga bagay at pagkakataon na pwede kang sumaya.”, he said. Vic also denied the rumors that he now has a relationship with a flight attendant. “Tagal na nun eh. Yung dating girlfriend ko before Pia was ung flight attendant. Siguro medyo nagulo lang yung timeframe nila,” Vic explained.

Working on his rival network and other shows

Pak! Pak! My Doctor Kwak! is Vic Sotto’s latest movie together with his new leading lady Bea Alonzo. It is co-produced by Star Cinema, ABS-CBN’s film arm. Vic is one of the few actors who have gained access to all major Philippine television networks; GMA 7, ABS-CBN 2, and TV5. He also have regular shows on the said networks; Eat Bulaga, Laugh or Lose and Ang Darling Kong Aswang.

He was also asked if he has any comment on the ongoing “network wars” and he said:

“Hindi mawawala yun eh kasi it’s part of the business. Kung wala namang kumpetisyon, hindi ka magiging alert. As long as friendly and good competition. Ayaw ko lang yung medyo maruming laban. Pero kung parehas ang laban, patas ang laban kung baga sige pagandahan tayo ng show, pagandahan tayo ng konsepto. It’s good for the industry. It’s good for people working in the industry. More shows more work, more movies. It helps a lot of people. So ung competition hindi mawawala yun and I’m hoping hindi mawawala.”

On May 15, Sunday 6:30pm, Who Wants to be a Millionaire(TV5) will air its new season. The said TV game show program will introduce 2 new life lines: People Speak and Switch giving studio contestants and the audience a greater chance to win cash prizes of up to two million pesos.

Be sure to watch his new movie Pak! Pak! My Doctor Kwak! with Bea Alonzo together with Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo, Pokwang and the new child stars Zaijan Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat.

Tags: ABS-CBN, Bea Alonzo, GMA-7, Jose Manalo, Pokwang, TV5, Vic Sotto, Wally Bayola, Xyriel Manabat, Zaijan Jaranilla
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Jolo Revilla has a crush on Kim Chiu

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Kim Chiu

After the rumored break up of Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu, one of the hottest love team in our generation, there are many young stars who became interested with the beautiful lass.

First is Simon Atkins, a varsity player from De La Salle University who publicized his admiration with the actress through Twitter. Just like what Phil Younghusband did to Angel Locsin.

Now, Bong Revilla’s son Jolo Revilla is being linked with Kim. According to Paparazzi’s (TV5) co-host Dollie Carvajal, Jolo admitted to her at Boracay during the Lenten week that he admires Kim very much. The young actress was shocked when she was asked by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last week after she came back from her Star Magic U.S. tour.

“Ano?!” She exclaimed.

“Hindi ko alam ‘yan. Pero, siyempre, kung totoo nga ‘yan, siyempre flattered ako.

“Nakakatuwa na humahanga pala siya sa akin… Kaibigan ko si Jolo.”

When asked if they have a communication, she said:

“Dati, may communication kami,” Kim answered.

“Kaya lang, yung BBM ko… Di ba, nanakaw yung phone ko?

“Ayun, nawala. Na-cut yung BBM ko, so hindi na niya alam yung bagong BBM [number] ko.”

PEP also asked what does she thinks about Jolo. She said:

Jolo Revilla

“Sobrang gentleman niya.

“Nung storycon namin ng Binondo Girl, kinukuhanan niya ako ng chair, kinukuhanan niya ako ng mainit na tubig, binubuksan niya yung iinumin ko.

“Sabi ko nga sa kanya, ‘Ano ka ba? Anong ginagawa mo?’”

She was also asked if in case Jolo courts her, will he have a chance?

“Ano ba ‘yan, si Jolo?!” She laughs.

“Nakakagulat talaga, nainitan tuloy ako! Hindi ko alam, bahala na.”

Kim Chiu just recently celebrated her 21st birthday last April 19 during her Star Magic tour together with the other Star Magic stars.

Tags: ABS-CBN, Gerald Anderson, Jolo Revilla, Kim Chiu, TV5
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Willie Revillame needs a break to reflect

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Willing Willie

After all the controversies thrown to host Willie Revellame of TV’s “Willing Willie” on March 12 episode where he was accused of child abuse, the host decided to take a break to give time for his self to reflect about what happened.

The issue gave the TV show and the network big impact that caused DSWD (Department of Social Welfare Development), CHR (Commission on Human Rights) and CBCP (Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines) to be alarmed. Movie and Television Review and Classification Board then decided to review the controversial episode that’s been talk of the town lately.

Recently, JFC (Jollibee Food Corp.) decided to suspend their ad placement Mang Inasal in “Willing Willie” to review the issue. This action of JFC gained positive responds from the viewers. Procter and Gamble did the same. According to Yahoo! Phillipines News, P&G Philippines released a statement through Anama Dimapilis of P&G’s Corporate Communications, Brand Public Relations department regarding their decision about the issue.

Willie Revellame

While two other sponsors of the show also pulled out their ads, Unilever and Cebuana Lhuillier, CDO-Foodsphere Inc. will no longer continue sponsorship to the show but still stick to their first statement where they wouldn’t pull out their advertisement until the end of their advertisement contract.

On last night’s live airing of “Willing Willie”, Willie announced that he will take a break for to think and reflect whether he’ll continue hosting the show or not. He asked to give him time to think hard about this matter. But before ending his announcement he didn’t forget to express his reaction on those intriguing him and accusing him of child abuse. He even mentioned celebrities that attacked him through the micro blogging website twitter.

The controversial host also appealed on the suspension issue of his show and bragged to be fair. He said if they’ll be suspended other networks should be suspended also, he’s talking about ABS-CBN’s Goin’ Bulilit and Showtime, where child in Goin’ Bulilit and Showtime dancing the same as Jan Jan’s dance during his program.
Willie assured that if ever he’ll be able to be back, he’ll continue what he have started, giving hope to his fellow Filipinos. Even if advertisers will not support the show, he promised to sacrifice his own salary for the sake of the people who hopes and believes in him.

Starting today, April 9, “Willing Willie” will not be airing live; instead recorded episodes will be shown for the following weeks.

Tags: ABS-CBN, Showtime, TV5, Willie Revillame, willing willie
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Procter and Gamble suspends TV ads on Willing Willie while MTRCB is discussing about suspension of the show

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Jolibee Foods Corporation temporarily pulled out its Mang Inasal ads placements on “Willing Willie” because of the March 12 episode of TV5’s afternoon show Willing Willie where Willie Revillame, the host of the show, taunted and goaded a six-year-old boy into performing a sexually suggestive dance.

Willing Willie

After few days, Procter and Gamble, one of the sponsors of the game show also decided to suspend their advertisement on the show. According to Ellen Tordesillas on (news.yahoo.ph) P&G Philippines released a statement through Anama Dimapilis of P&G’s Corporate Communications, Brand Public Relations department.

The letter stated: “Procter & Gamble strives to advertise on programs that align with our values as a company and our purpose to touch and improve lives. We routinely monitor the media in which our brands’ messages appear and make advertising decisions that meet our policies and achieve our goals. We are aware of the recent incident in the program of ‘Willing Willie’ and we have suspended advertising on the show beginning April 7, 2011, while the incident is being reviewed and investigated by authorities.”

It is expected that todayApril 7, MTRCB will be announcing their decision regarding these incident. According to Ellen Tordesillas of Yahoo! OMG! Philippines!, One of the officials of MTRCB who didn’t want to be named said that there’s no question about the suspension and what’s being discussed is for how long the show will be suspended.

Tags: Jan Jan, MTRCB, P&G, Proter and Gamble, TV5, Willie Revillame
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Kapatid Network aired its second prime-time drama

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

After the success of TV5’s first ever prime time drama “Babaeng Hampaslupa” last week, last night, March 21, they aired their second original drama “ Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak”.

The newest drama series starring two new faces in showbiz industry, Arci Muñoz and Ritz Azul The two beautiful young ladies play the roles of Dahlia and Daisy, two sisters who get enmeshed in the complicated and controversial world of show business in their pursuit of their dream to become successful dancers.

It also has a power- house casts: Ruffa Guttierez , Richard Gomez, Phillip Salvador,Sheryl Cruz, and Valerie Concepcion. And also Victor Basa, Carla Humphries, James Blanco,Tres Marias – Milagring, Mariposa, Luningning.

“The story is about power and fame, about a young woman who wants to become famous.”

Tags: Arci Muñoz, Kapatid Network, Ritz Azu, Ruffa Guttierez, TV5
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Wendell Ramos switched from being Kapuso to being Kapatid.

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Wendell Ramos

For almost 15 years, Wendell Ramos spent his career in Kapuso Network. He was handled by late Douglas Quijano. For fifteen years the actor didn’t have any contract because according to him his manager then didn’t believe in contracts.

Recently the actor was reported to be one of the new talents of PPL Entertainment Inc. managed by Perry Lansigan. And as a new manager, he tried to open him up for other networks. Fortunately TV5 got interested to him. The negotiation between Perry and TV5 just took two weeks to be settled. According to the actor it was easy because he doesn’t have contract with GMA.

The actor and GMA7 executive Marivin Arayata talked about it and even tried to hold him back and as much as possible they don’t want him to leave, but he said he already made up his mind. In the end GMA7 executive agreed and wished him luck. He thanked the management for the past 15 years of being a Kapuso. He is sad that he has to sacrifice his shows in GMA, especially Bubble Gang to be able to cross stations.

Last Sunday, March 13, on Paparazzi, Wendell was officially introduced as the newest Kapatid on TV5. Wendell admitted that one of the reasons why he switched is the security of his career. He thinks that in TV5 his career is secured because of the contract. He is obliged to work for the network at the same time the network is obliged to give him work which is what he wants.

In his first two years in TV5 he is expected to do two TV soaps, one sitcom and a musical show. He is not sure if he’s also going to do a movie for the sister company of the network.

Source: PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Tags: Bubble Gang, GMA-7, TV5, Wendell Ramos
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Pampi Lacson and Jodi Sta. Maria silently parted ways

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Pampi Lacson Jr.

Jodi Sta Maria

Panfilo “Pampi” Lacson Jr. breaks his silence about the real status of his marriage with actress Jodi Sta Maria.

Last Sunday, March 6 on his interview in the afternoon show on TV5 “Paparazzi,” Pampi admitted he and Jodi had indeed separated.

Pampi stated that they’ve been separated for seven months. They silently parted ways, after 5 years of their marriage, because they’ve been facing trials on their marriage and been figuring out what’s the best for them and for their son.

Former senator Pamfilo Lacson’s junior also denied the rumors that one reason of their separation is because he’s been hurting Jodi physically. He said he cannot hurt a lady especially when that lady happens to be the mother of his son, Thirdy. Accusations like this won’t do anything good for their situation, Pampi explained, instead it brought more pain not only for him and Jodi but also to their son. Right now most important for them is their son and his future. He also said that the issue about their marriage is not solely his fault so the blame shouldn’t be pointed out only towards him like what the issues are claiming.

Meanwhile after the release of Pampi’s statement, Jodi on the other hand remained silent about the issue.

Star Magic released an official statement on the night of Tuesday, March 8 on “SNN” stated, ”We respect Jodi’s decision not to comment on her marital issue. We hope that the public understands as Jodi and Pampi care for the welfare of their son. Thank you,”. Star Magic handles Jodi’s showbiz career.

Tags: ABS-CBN Star Magic, Jodi Sta Maria, Pampi Lacson Jr., Thirdy, TV5
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P127-M Copyright Case against Willie Revillame

Friday, November 26th, 2010

ABS-CBN network has filed a copyright infringement case against the estranged talent Willie Revillame, his company Wil Productions, Inc., and the president of his new home network, TV5′s Ray Espinosa.

The network signed the complaint at the Makati Regional Trial Court last November 24, stating that the parties in question “deliberately and intentionally imitated ‘Wowowee,’” a top-rating noontime show which Revillame previously hosted on ABS-CBN, thereby violating section 172.2 of the Intellectual Property Code.

The format of the new show Willing Willie is disturbingly of the same format that of the previous show Wowowee. Even their production numbers, games like Big Time Ka and Willtime Bigtime, the lighting, camera angles, studio audience seat layout and down to the stage and set design are all strikingly similar to Wowowee, thus “stealing” the goodwill that Wowowee has built over the past 5 years of airing in ABS-CBN.

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the airing of Willing Willie is now being asked from the court. Previous TROs we’re dismissed by the Quezon City Regional Trail Court, under the sala of Judge Luisito Cortez, as well as the Court of Appeals. The network is hoping that this time, the TRO will be filed successfully.