Francis Magundayao Joins Aryana Cast

Teen actor Francis Magundayao who shot to fame after portraying the role of young Alfred (Piolo Pascual) in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig opposite Ella Cruz is said to be joining the cast of hit early primetime fantaserye Aryana, where Ella is the lead star.

Francis was last seen on a Kapamilya drama last March with his very first MMK episode with John Manalo. He also appeared on ASAP last August 12 for Ella Cruz's sweet 16 birthday celebration.

On Monday, Aryana director Erick Salud shared a photo on Instagram showing a new character that will be joining the series. Direk Erick hinted that this new character will be having a pivotal role in our teen mermaid's life.

Sino siya sa buhay ni Aryana? Abangan instagr.am/p/OiLCwHtl3G/
— ErickC. Salud (@ericksalud) August 20, 2012

The guy in the photo is none other than Francis Magundayao, easily identified by that stroke of thick eyelashes. The management might have seen the potential of Francis-Ella (FrancElla) team up that's why they are bringing Francis in.

Francis Magundayao will be a surprise addition in the cast, considering that Ella Cruz has already two leading men, Paul Salas and Dominic Roque. However, his role is not known yet but surely, it will have a connection on Aryana's character.

Are you excited to see Francis Magundayao on Aryana. FrancElla fever will be back with the latest addition of this talented guy in the series. 

Aryana, which is extended until January next year, airs weeknights before TV Patrol.

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Aryana Lead Stars Ella Cruz and Paul Salas Answer Slumbook

Get to know more about ABS-CBN primetime series Aryana lead stars, teen actors Ella Cruz (as Aryana Mendez) and Paul Salas (as Marlon Salvador) as they answer a slumbook. Ella and Paul had been friends ever since they worked together in projects when they were still kids and now, they are packaged as a love team in the hit series Aryana.

Ella Cruz as Aryana and Paul Salas as Marlon

Paul Salas’ SLUMBOOK FULL NAME: Paul Salas NICKNAME: Paul BIRTHDATE: April 16, 1998 ZODIAC SIGN: Aries MOTTO IN LIFE: Never say never DESCRIBE YOURSELF: Maporma, Makulit GENERAL INTERESTS/ HOBBIES: Basketball, singing, Dancing Acting LET’S GO TO YOUR FAVORITES: EXPRESSION: Nice, astig FOOD: Pasta, Pizza COLOR: Blue, Violet, Black ANIMAL: Dog PAST TIME: Ps3, Sleeping DRINK: Coke FRUIT/S: Apple,Orange VEGETABLE/S: Ampalaya BAND: One Direction CARTOON CHARACTER: Mr. Krabb MALE SINGER: Chris Brown, Justin Bieber FEMALE SINGER: Taylor Swift SONGS: One thing, young, wild and Free FILIPINO ACTORS:  Dinggdong Dantes,CocoMartin FILILIPINO ACTRESS: Ella Cruz, Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, Due Anne Ramires MOVIES: Avengers, Hunger games SUBJECT: English, Math FRIEND/S: Star Magic Artists SPORT: Basketball, badminton TV SHOW: Oka2kat, Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo PERSONAL QUESTIONS WHAT IS CRUSH? Admire WHAT IS LOVE? Love is Blind WHO IS YOUR CRUSH? Anne Curtis WHO IS YOUR LOVE? Parents, Friends, Fans DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? Yes!! WHO IS YOUR FIRST MAJOR CRUSH? Megan Fox WHO IS YOUR FIRST LOVE? Bata pa me WHO IS YOUR FIRST KISS? Bata pa me DEDICATION: “Always be yourself no matter what happen; feet on the ground don’t give up in your dreams.” - Paul salas

Ella Cruz’ SLUMBOOK FULL NAME: Gabriela Annjane U. Cruz NICKNAME: Ella BIRTHDATE: Aug 17, 1996 ZODIAC SIGN: Leo MOTTO IN LIFE: Be an inspiration to every generation DESCRIBE YOURSELF: Simple and friendly GENERAL INTERESTS/ HOBBIES: Dancing and swimming LET’S GO TO YOUR FAVORITES: EXPRESSION: Kaloka! FOOD: Seafoods, sushi, chocolates COLOR: Pink and Gold ANIMAL: Dogs PAST TIME: surfing the net DRINK: Coke Float FRUIT/S: Apple, Grapes,Orangeand  Mango VEGETABLE/S: Stringbeans, Squash BAND: Kpop CARTOON CHARACTER: Stitch MALE SINGER: One Direction FEMALE SINGER: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez SONGS: Mean, who Says FILIPINO ACTORS:Jerichorosales FILILIPINO ACTRESS: Anne Curtis, angel Locsin and Judy annesantos MOVIES: Aquamarine, Fast 5 SUBJECT: Math and English FRIEND/S: Sabrina Man, Eunice Lagusad, Michelle vito SPORT: Swimming and surfing TV SHOW: It’s Showtime PERSONAL QUESTIONS WHAT IS CRUSH? your inspiration WHAT IS LOVE? Love is God and Family WHO IS YOUR CRUSH? Xian Lim WHO IS YOUR LOVE? My family DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? Maybe?. WHO IS YOUR FIRST MAJOR CRUSH? Lee Min Ho and Xian Lim WHO IS YOUR FIRST LOVE? God WHO IS YOUR FIRST KISS? My parents DEDICATION: “To the members of the press, Salamat po sa pagpunta ngayon, God bless po.” Love, Ella Cruz

Q&A courtesy of Starmometer, photos by ABS-CBN
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Aryana's Michelle Vito and Dominic Roque Answer Slumbook

Get to know more about ABS-CBN primetime series Aryana teen cast Michelle Vito (as Megan Mendez) and Dominic Roque (as Hubert Francisco) as they answer a slumbook. In Aryana, Michelle plays a slight kontrabida role while Dom plays a third wheel to Ella Cruz and Paul Salas.

Aryana cast: Michelle Vito plays Megan Mendez while Dom Roque plays Hubert Francisco

Michelle Vito’s SLUMBOOK FULL NAME: Michelle Marie R. Vito NICKNAME: Michelle BIRTHDATE: October 4, 1997 ZODIAC SIGN: Libra MOTTO IN LIFE: Use your smile to change the world, don’t let the world change your smile DESCRIBE YOURSELF: Happy person, naughty, tall, blonde hair, very emotional. GENERAL INTERESTS/ HOBBIES: Reading stories, surfing the net, eating LET’S GO TO YOUR FAVORITES: EXPRESSION: Oh my gosh! FOOD: Shrimp COLOR: Purple, Yellow ANIMAL: Hamster PAST TIME: Surfing the net DRINK: juice/water FRUIT/S: Mango, grapes VEGETABLE/S: Carrots, potatoes BAND: One direction CARTOON CHARACTER: Winnie the Pooh/ baby pooh MALE SINGER: Christian Bautista FEMALE SINGER: Sarah Geronimo SONGS: California Kingbed, Love on Top FILIPINO ACTORS: John Lloyd, Coco martin FILILIPINO ACTRESS: Anne Curtis, Julia Montes MOVIES: A Walk to Remember, twilight SUBJECT: English FRIEND/S: Yannah Agosto, Ella Cruz, Michiko Lolin, Celine Lim SPORT: Swimming TV SHOW: aryana, walang hanggan PERSONAL QUESTIONS WHAT IS CRUSH? Crush is an inspiration WHAT IS LOVE? Love is unexplainable WHO IS YOUR CRUSH? Josh Hutcherson WHO IS YOUR LOVE? DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? No. WHO IS YOUR FIRST MAJOR CRUSH? Josh Hutcherson WHO IS YOUR FIRST LOVE? WHO IS YOUR FIRST KISS? DEDICATION: “Hi! Thank you po! Lovelot! Mwa!” -Michelle Vito

Dom Roque’s SLUMBOOK FULL NAME: Dominic Karl M. Roque NICKNAME: Dom BIRTHDATE: July 20 ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer MOTTO IN LIFE: Live life to the fullest DESCRIBE YOURSELF: Simple GENERAL INTERESTS/ HOBBIES: Badminton, boxing, Watching Movies, Swimming LET’S GO TO YOUR FAVORITES: EXPRESSION: FOOD: Adobong Kangkong, Longgans COLOR: Brown, Green ANIMAL: Dog PAST TIME: Watching movies DRINK: Dalandan shake FRUIT/S: Longgans, Melon, Mango VEGETABLE/S: Kangkong BAND: Bamboo CARTOON CHARACTER: Spongebob MALE SINGER: Bamboo FEMALE SINGER: Sarah G. SONGS: Masaya FILIPINO ACTORS: John lloyd FILILIPINO ACTRESS: Anne Curtis, angel Locsin MOVIES: Pursuit of Happines, One more chance SUBJECT: Cooking, tourism FRIEND/S: SPORT: Badminton, Boxing TV SHOW: Walang Hanggan, Vampire Diaries PERSONAL QUESTIONS WHAT IS CRUSH? An inspiration WHAT IS LOVE? Love is unconditional WHO IS YOUR CRUSH? Anne curtis WHO IS YOUR LOVE? My family DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? No. WHO IS YOUR FIRST MAJOR CRUSH? Kristine Hermosa WHO IS YOUR FIRST LOVE? My High school Classmate WHO IS YOUR FIRST KISS? DEDICATION: “Thanks for the support and keep on watching Aryana!” -dom

Q&A courtesy of Starmometer, photos by ABS-CBN
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Ella Cruz' Aryana Hits Highest TV Rating! Dom Roque as Hubert Enters the Scene

Newest Kapamilya primetime princess Ella Cruz has truly captured the hearts of TV viewers as her drama series “Aryana” soars higher in the national TV ratings.

According to the latest data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN’s newest fantaserye has reached 19% national TV rating, its highest national TV rating so far, compared to the 11.5% of of its rival program in GMA, “Alice Bungisngis.”

Ella Cruz torn between Dom Roque and Paul Salas in Aryana

“Aryana”s magical ‘tail’ is off to entice its avid viewers even more with the exciting twists and turns in the lives of the well-loved tween mermaid Aryana (Ella). Now that Aryana’s attention was caught by her new classmate Hubert, played by newest Kapamilya teen star Dom Roque (learn more about him here), will she be caught in a love triangle between Dom and her best friend Marlon (Paul Salas)? What change will Hubert bring in Aryana’s life? How will he affect the relationship of best friends Marlon and Aryana?

Aryana teen Cast - Ella Cruz, Paul Salas, Michelle Vito and Dominic Roque

Meanwhile, as fate brings Aryana closer to her father Victor (Tonton Gutierrez), will she be recognized as a true Mendez? Will Megan (Michelle Vito) finally accept her as a sister or will the revelation only spark a huge rivalry between the two?

Don’t miss “Aryana,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol”. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Dom Roque is Hubert Francisco in Aryana (Photos)

If you are watching ABS-CBN's Aryana, you probably wonder who is the cute guy in Aryana's school that seem to have a role in the life of our teen mermaid. The guy plays the role of Hubert Francisco, someone who will be close to Aryana (Ella Cruz) in her school. He will play a triangle with Ella Cruz (Aryana) and Paul Salas' (Marlon) characters. The cute guy's real name is Dom Roque.

Dominic Karl Roque as Hubert Francisco in ABS-CBN's Aryana

Dominic Karl Roque or Dom Roque studied at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and took up Tourism. According to Pokwang, he is the nephew of Beth Tamayo. With a baby face, age does not matter in this 21 year-old heartthrob as he can still play a teenage school boy in the show.

Dominic Roque is not new to showbiz as he did a supporting role in Judy Ann Santos' teleserye Habang May Buhay where he played Mark, the son of Rio Locsin (the nurse aunt of Judy Ann's character).

Dom Roque recently opened a Twitter account so you can follow him on Twitter @domdomroque.

Here are some of the photos of Dom Roque with Aryana cast:

Photos courtesy of Celine Lim (@imCelineLim), Ella Cruz (@itsEllaCruz), Direk Erick Salud (@ErickSalud), Pokwang (@pokwang27), Dom Roque (@domdomroque)

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Angel Locsin Celebrates 27th Birthday on ASAP 2012 this April 29

ASAP 2012 is all set this Sunday (April 29) for an ultimate Pinoy summer treat with refreshing concert performances and grand celebrations from some of the biggest stars in the country.

Viewers will surely love the fun-filled production numbers from Star Cinema’s newest film “Every Breath U Take” lead stars Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban and from the newest Primetime Bida fantaserye “Aryana” cast including its lead star Ella Cruz with Diego Loyzaga, CJ Navato, John Manalo, and Paul Salas.

Every Breath You Take's Angelica and Piolo, Ella Cruz of Aryana and
Angel Locsin on ASAP 2012 this April 29

Also, indulge with award-winning actress Angel Locsin who is up for a grand birthday celebration and the oozing beauty of Box Office Queen Cristine Reyes who prepared a fiery dance number.

Meanwhile, in celebration of Labor Day, the ASAP Kapamilya pays tribute to every Filipino worker with world-class production numbers to be led by "ASAP 2012" mainstays Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, and Nikki Gil.

Relax and sit back as Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Zia Quizon, Vincent Bueno, Paolo Valenciano, Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli, ASAP Sessionistas, and Boys R Boys cool down the season with astonishing vocal acts; Arnel Pineda and Juris prepare for a back-to-back duo with Billy Crawford and Bamboo; and as ASAP Tagged welcomes the newest member of the family, Never the Strangers.

Meanwhile, dancefloor supahstars Iza Calzado, Iya Villania, Enchong Dee, Kim Chiu, Erich Gonzales, Empress, Kathryn Bernardo, Linn Oeymo, Jane Oinieza, Bianca Casado, Devon Seron, Nel Gomez, Arjo Atayde, and Benjamin De Guzman turn their swags on for Supahdance.

Don’t miss 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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ABS-CBN's Aryana Cast Photos Released!

ABS-CBN has just released the cast photos of Aryana, the newest fantaserye this summer. Topbilled by Ella Cruz, Aryana tells the story of a teen-age girl who has a magical fish tail that is triggered to existence when her legs come into contact with water.

The series is directed by Erick Salud and Lino Cayetano.

Check out the Aryana cast and character photos below:

Ella Cruz as ARYANA

Paul Salas as MARLON

Pokwang as OFELIA

Tonton Guttierez as VICTOR

Lotlot de Leon as ROSITA

Bianca Manalo as CARLINA

Desiree del Valle as NEPTUNA

G Toengi as STELLA

David Chua as MELVIN

Boom Labrusca as TILAPIO

Chokoleit as DIKYA

Marvin Yap as PLA PLA

Rustica Carpio as LOLA ANTONIA

Neil Coleta as ANDOY

Michelle Vito as MEGAN

and Ms. Laurice Guillen as ELNORA

Photos courtesy of Eric John Salut
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Paul Salas is Ella Cruz' Leading Man in 'Aryana'

Teen actor Paul Salas will be Ella Cruz' leading man in the upcoming ABS-CBN series Aryana. Ella Cruz will star as a teen mermaid in this newest fantaserye of the Kapamilya network.

Ella Cruz and Paul Salas had their ABS-CBN contract signing on the same date and these two teen stars are destined to be paired from that day on. 

Ella Cruz will be playing her first lead role after a well-praised performance as the teen Jasmin Valderama in Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Meanwhile, Paul Salas had a starring role in Oka2kat which will have its last 3 weeks. He also appears as a guest on the hit Kapamilya situation comedy Toda Max as Pokwang's (Lady G) nephew.

With Ella and Paul as newest TV team up, what will happen now to the hype of the Francella team up from Dahil Sa Pag-ibig? Could Francis Magundayao be given another love team or will he be a surprise addition to the cast of Aryana?

Aryana is the tale of a typical teen-age girl if not for her magical fish tail that is triggered to existence when her legs come into contact with water. Also starring Pokwang, Tonton Gutierrez, Desiree del Valle, Laurice Guillen, Tetchie Agbayani, Rustica Carpio, and Lotlot de Leon, and direction from Erick Salud and Lino Cayetano, Aryana is set to premiere this summer on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Watch the Aryana series of teasers here.

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