ABS-CBN Wins Big at the 35th CMMA | Catholic Mass Media Awards 2013

ABS-CBN Corporation won big at the recently held 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), bagging a total of eight recognition for its values-oriented programs on different media platforms.

ABS-CBN took home four awards in the television categories that include Best TV Special for its documentary “San Pedro Calungsod,” Best Talk Show for “Bottomline with Boy Abunda,” Best Public Service Program for “Pinoy True Stories: Saklolo,” and Best Station ID for ABS-CBN TV7 Palawan’s “Kwento Ng Pasko” Christmas Station ID.

For radio, DZMM’s hard-hitting radio commentary program “Failon Ngayon,” anchored by veteran broadcast journalist Ted Failon, again won the Best News Commentary award for the second consecutive year.

ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management was cited in the Best Public Service Radio Ad award for conceptualizing and producing the radio promo “DZMM Bantay Lakbay” that aired during the Holy Week in 2012.

Star Cinema’s 2013 blockbuster film “It Takes a Man and a Woman,” starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo, was awarded the Students’ Choice for Best Film.

ABS-CBN also earned a recognition in the music category as “Kuya Pedro,” a song written and performed by inspirational diva Jamie Rivera under Star Records honoring San Pedro Calungsod, won the Best Inspirational Song award.

Organized by the Archdiocese of Manila, the CMMA is awarded to media products, whether in radio, press, advertising, television and film, that enhance the total human development of the Filipino audience through the competent and professional use of mass media techniques and to promote the Christian values.

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Angelica Panganiban, Best Actress; Rayver, Matteo and Joseph Marco Best Actor at Cinema One Originals 2013

At the Cinema One Originals 2013 awards night, held last Saturday (November 16) at the Dolphy Theater, two films earned the title of Best Picture. Adolfo Alix, Jr.’s “Alamat ni China Doll” took home the award for the festival’s Plus category, while Jet Leyco’s “Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na” won in the Currents category.

“Alamat ni China Doll,” the story of a young woman named Helen (Angelica Panganiban) whose wanting for a new life gets disrupted by an eager journalist’s controversial article, was the night’s biggest winner for the Plus category. Aside from Best Picture, it also took home five other awards, including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Music, and Best Sound.

For the Plus category, the Best Actress went to Angelica Panganiban, while the Best Actor Award went to Joel Torre for “Kabisera”. The titles of Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor went to Bing Pimentel for “Kabisera” and to Peque Gallaga for “Woman of the Ruins,” respectively.

In the awards given for the Currents category, “Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na,” a narrative of realted occurrences during the time of Martial Law, dominated alongside “Riddles of My Homecoming,” Arnel Mardoquio’s silent film that tackles the traditional beliefs of the Lumads and Moros of Mindanao.

“Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na” also took home the award for Best Screenplay, while “Riddles of My Homecoming” took home a total of five awards, including the Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Music.

The Best Actress award for the Currents category went to Vivian Velez for “Bendor,” and the Best Actor award went to the “Saturday Night Chills” main trio composed of Rayver Cruz, Matteo Guidicelli, and Joseph Marco. The Best Supporting Actress award went to Anna Luna for “Bendor,” while the title of Best Supporting Actor went to David Chua, also for “Saturday Night Chills”.

This year’s festival also honored two of today’s most important icons in the realm of Philippine Cinema—Director Elwood Perez and Mother Lily Monteverde, who were both named recipients of the Cinema One Tribute.

The Cinema One Originals Festival 2013 was brought to you by Cinema One, the country’s number one cable channel. Cinema One is now accepting entries for next year’s Cinema One Originals Festival which shall mark the festival’s first decade. All submissions should be complete full scripts for a feature length film.

The film script should tackle a commercially viable subject with universal themes. The filmmaker submitting these script entries should be ready to discuss the sellable and marketable points of the proposed film project.

From all submissions, ten finalists will be selected and will be given a production budget of P2 million each, the highest budget given by any institution or festival in the country.

All entries must be submitted by January 15, 2014. For updates, visit and like Cinema One on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

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Kris Aquino and The X Factor Philippines Nominated in Asian Television Awards 2013

ABS-CBN’s “Kris TV” host Kris Aquino and hit talent-reality show “The X Factor Philippines” will compete in this year’s Asian Television Awards (ATA).

Based on ATA’s recently released list of nominees, Kris is the only Philippine nominee in the Best Entertainment Presenter/Host category wherein she will compete with other four TV hosts from Singapore and Thailand.

Likewise, “The X Factor Philippines” is the lone Filipino reality show that will compete in the Best Reality Show category along with programs from Singapore, Indonesia, India, and China.

According to its official website (ATA.onscreenasia.com), ATA is the Asian TV industry’s most significant and celebrated event, recognizing excellence in programming, production and performance. The results of the competition are determined by an expert panel of over 50 judges from across the region.

This year’s ATA awards ceremony and gala dinner will be held on December 5 (Thursday) at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.

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ABS-CBN and DZMM Named TV and Radio Stations of the Year at VACC Awards 2013

ABS-CBN and its flagship AM radio station DZMM were named the Outstanding TV Station of the Year and the Outstanding Radio Station of the Year at the recently held Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards for their commitment to eradicate criminality and corruption and assist crime victims.

Ted Failon’s current affairs program “Failon Ngayon,” meanwhile, was once again recognized for the second straight year in the Anti-Corruption Campaign category for exposing and acting on corrupt practices that affect the public.

ABS-CBN’s late night newscast “Bandila,” anchored by Julius Babao, Karen Davila, and Ces Drilon, was honored as the Outstanding TV News Program, while broadcast journalists Doris Bigornia and Zyann Ambrosio both received the TV Reporters Special Award.

For DZMM, anchor Korina Sanchez was named the Outstanding Radio Anchor and her program “Rated Korina” as the Outstanding Radio Program.

Vic Lima and David Oro, the anchors of “Tandem: Lima at Oro” took home the Radio News Anchor Special Award, while Noel Alamar won as the Outstanding Radio Field Reporter.

The awards were given at the 15th anniversary celebration of VACC, a non-government organization that aims to fight crime and promote justice in the country.

ABS-CBN and DZMM were also hailed as the Television Station of the Year and Radio Station of the Year at this year’s Rotary Club of Manila Journalism Awards, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious award-giving bodies in journalism.

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OTJ Cinema Trailer | Action-Packed Movie of Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual

The cinema trailer for the internationally-acclaimed film OTJ (On The Job) has been released. The said film had its world premiere at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France and recently won the jury's choice award in the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest in South Korea.

Co-produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment, OTJ is set to unleash the braver Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson through the edgy direction of Erik Matti. 

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OTJ Teaser Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Planned Hollywood Remake

Also starring Rayver Cruz, Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino, Empress and Joel Torre, who bagged the best actor trophy at the above South Korean film festival, OTJ opens August 28, 2013 in cinemas nationwide.

Watch the OTJ cinema trailer below:

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OTJ Bags Jury's Choice Award in 17th Puchon Filmfest in Korea; Joel Torre is Best Actor

After its well-received world premiere in the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in France, Filipino action-thriller “OTJ” (On The Job) won two major awards in the recently held 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Fest in South Korea.

Co-produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment, the Erik Matti masterpiece “OTJ” won jury’s choice, while one of its lead actors, Joel Torre, bagged the best actor trophy. Joel played as a middle-aged hired killer in the film.

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OTJ Teaser Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Planned Hollywood Remake

Part of Star Cinema’s continuing grand 20th anniversary celebration, the much talked about “OTJ” is set to unleash the braver Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson through the edgy direction of Direk Erik of the story that features Piolo as an NBI agent who aims to hunt down Gerald’s character who is a professional hitman.

Also part of “OTJ” are Rayver Cruz, Joey Marquez, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Aquino and Empress.

Don’t miss the internationally-acclaimed action-thriller “OTJ,” showing on cinemas nationwide on August 28, 2013.

For more information and latest updates about “OTJ” and other Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary movie offerings, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Angel Locsin and Coco Martin Win Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 Actress and Actor of the Year

Kapamilya stars Angel Locsin and Coco Martin added another feather on their caps when the two were proclaimed as Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 Actress and Actor of the Year, respectively in a ceremony held July 19 at the MOA Arena.

Angel Locsin got a total of 263,220 votes beating closest rival Marian Rivera who got 245,179 votes. Anne Curtis came in third (60,627 votes), Jodi Sta. Maria followed with 49,545 votes while Bea Alonzo came next with 18,961 votes. However, Marian was able to beat Angel in the Celebrity of the Year category.

CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners of the Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013.

Meanwhile, Coco Martin amassed 190,262 votes to win the title. It was a tight race between him and Kapuso star Dingdong Dantes, who took the second lead with 169,923 votes. John Lloyd Cruz took the third spot with 79,147 votes, while Dennis Trillo and Derek Ramsay took the fourth and fifth spot respectively with 23,955 and 7,541 votes.

Both Angel and Coco won the same awards last year.

The Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards is now on its 3rd year of honoring the accomplishments of the year's best artists in the field of music, film and television. The winners were voted by fans through SMS and online.

Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013. Stars Rock. Fans Rule.

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Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 Winners Revealed

The Yahoo Philippines OMG! Awards 2013 concluded July 19 in a grand party at the SM Mall of Asia Arena where the official list of winners were revealed. The Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 was hosted by Edu Manzano and Billy Crawford.

Kapamilya stars dominated the list of Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 winners. Coco Martin and Angel Locsin won the OMG! Actor and Actress of the Year, respectively. Meanwhile, KimXi tandem, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, was hailed OMG! Love Team of the Year. Vice Ganda and Eugene Domingo won Comedian and Comedienne of the Year, both for the third time.

The most star-studded awards night of the year, the Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013 featured performances from Gary Valenciano, Charice, Christian Bautista, Rachelle Anne Go, Yeng Constantino, Young JV, Solenn Heussaff, Jon Santos, Erik Santos, Franco, Kjwan, Kris Lawrence, Lovi Poe, Elmo Magalona, Julie Anne San Jose, and Philippine All-Stars.

Here are the winners of the Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013:

Actor of the year	Actress of the year	Breakthrough Actor
Coco Martin	Angel Locsin	Enrique Gil
Breakthrough Actress	Celebrity of the year	Child Star of the year
Kathryn Bernardo	Marian Rivera	Ryzza Mae Dizon
Comedian of the year	Comedienne of the year	Male DJ of the year
Vice Ganda	Eugene Domingo	Papa Jack (Love Radio 90.7)
Female DJ of the year	Male TV Host	Female TV Host
Nicole Hyala (Love Radio 90.7)	Vic Sotto	Toni Gonzaga
Male Performer of the year	Female Performer of the year	Movie of the year
Elmo Magalona	Julie Anne San Jose	It Takes A Man and A Woman
Radio Station of the year	Best News and Public Affairs	Best Noon Time Show
Barangay LS 97.1	TV Patrol	Eat Bulaga
Best Teleserye of the year	Fan Club of the year
Ina Kapatid Anak	JuliElmo Pexers (Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona)
Best Radio Show	Love Team of the year
Tambalan (90.7 Love Radio)	Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

The Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards is now on its 3rd year of honoring the accomplishments of the year's best artists in the field of music, film and television. The winners were voted by fans through SMS and online.

Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013. Stars Rock. Fans Rule.

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11th Gawad Tanglaw for Movies 2013 Winners: Zanjoe Marudo is Best Supporting Actor

The winners of the 11th Gawad Tanglaw Awards for Movies (2013) have been revealed and Zanjoe Marudo won Best Supporting Actor, his first for the movie One More Try. The Kapamilya actor tied with Allen Dizon for his role in Migrante.

Meanwhile, Jericho Rosales added another feather on his cap after winning the Best Actor award for the movie Alagwa (Breakaway). His portrayal in the said internationally-acclaimed movie also won for him this year's Gawad Urian Best Actor trophy.

Tied with Echo as Best Actor is Dingdong Dantes, who has been collecting acting trophies for his performance in the movie One More Try. The 2013 Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress award went to no less than Nora Aunor of Thy Womb.

Here are the winners of the 11th Gawad Tanglaw for Movies 2013:

Best Film Requieme Best Screenplay Jun Lana (Bwakaw) Best Actor Jericho Rosales (Alagwa) Dingdong Dantes (One More Try) Best Supporting Actor Allen Dizon (Migrante) Zanjoe Marudo (One More Try)

Best Director Loy Arcenas (Requieme) Jury Prize Migrante Manenaya Best Actress Nora Aunor (Thy Womb) Best Supporting Actress Shamaine Buencamino (Requieme) Ria Garcia (Melodrama Negra)

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36th Gawad Urian 2013 Winners | Jericho Rosales and Nora Aunor Get Top Acting Plums

The 36th Gawad Urian 2013 awards night was held last June 18, 2013 at the NBC Tent, Taguig. Jericho Rosales was hailed as the Best Actor for his role in Alagwa (Breakaway) while Nora Aunor got another Best Actress trophy for the film The Womb. 

Here are the winners of the 36th Gawad Urian 2013:

• Best Film – “Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim” by Arnel Mardoquio (Produced under Cinema One Originals by Skyweaver Productions)
• Best Actress – Nora Aunor (“Thy Womb”)
• Best Actor – Jericho Rosales (“Alagwa”)
• Best Director – Adolfo Alix, Jr. (“Mater Dolorosa”)
• Best Screenplay – Mes de Guzman (“Diablo”)
• Best Cinematography – Whammy Alcazaren (“Colossal”)
• Best Production Design – Brilliante Mendoza (“Thy Womb”)
• Best Editing – Aleks Castañeda (“Kalayaan”)
• Best Music – Diwa de Leon (“Baybayin”)
• Best Sound – Willy Fernandez, Kristine Kintana, and Lav Diaz (“Florentina Hubaldo, CTE”)
• Best Short Film – “Ritmo” by Remton Siega Zuasola
• Best Documentary – “Harana” by Benito Bautista
• Best Supporting Actor – Art Acuna (“Posas”)
• Best Supporting Actress – Alessandra de Rossi (“Sta. Niña”)
• Special Award for Film – “Natatanging Gawad Urian” – Mila del Sol

This year’s winners were honored in a grand awards night event directed by Arnel Natividad, with a program written by Joseph Chris Violago and produced by ABS-CBN Special Projects group.

Catch the 36th Gawad Urian Awards night on television on Cinema One on June 22 at 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., June 23 at 10:00 p.m., and June 26 at 7:00 p.m.

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26th Awit Awards 2013 Nominees

The Philippine Association of Record Industry (PARI) has released the nominees for the 26th Awit Awards 2013. With the aim of recognizing Filipinos' undying passion for music, Awit Awards honors performing artists and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.

Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Noel Cabangon, Julie Anne San Jose, Gloc-9, Juris, Rico Blanco and Angeline Quinto are among those who received multiple nominations. Meanwhile, new recording artists Khalil Ramos and Daniel Padilla and talent search products Liezel Garcia, KZ Tandingan, AKA Jam, and Kedebon Colim are also nominated.

Here are the nominees of the 26th Awit Awards 2013:

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose On My Own – Lea Salonga With A Smile – Aiza Seguerra Saan Darating Ang Umaga – Angeline Quinto Tao – Sarah Geronimo Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist Piso – Joey Ayala Kontrabida – Sam Concepcion Ipadarama – Martin Nievera Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon In Your Eyes – Gary Valenciano Best Collaboration Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto and Regine Velasquez Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel XGF – Sponge Cola featuring Chito Miranda & Los Magno With A Little Help From My Friends – Tria Bascon with The Company Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists Love You Like A Love Song – Stephanie & Kim 12:51 – Krissy & Ericka Minsan – Callalily Pick Your Poison – Sponge Cola Buksan – Where’s the Sheep? Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Cathy Go That Time of Year – Shiela Valderrama Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan Inseparable – K-La Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist Kesa – Daniel Grospe Maria – Jason Fernandez Biglang Liko – Ron Henley Grow Old With You – Daniel Padilla Kung Ako Ba Siya – Khalil Ramos Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists Bigtime – Baihana KPL – The Oktaves Got to Be Real – Aka Jam Dying To Meet You – She’s Only Sixteen Alive – Never The Strangers Album of the Year Julie Anne San Jose – Julie Anne San Jose Find My Way To You – Cathy Go Tuloy Ang Biyahe – Noel Cabangon MKNM Mga Kwento Ng Makata – Gloc 9 Pure OPM Classics – Sarah Geronimo Song of the Year Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Mike Villegas 12:51 – Krissy Villongco Paboritong Tag-ulan – Jonathan Manalo and Jericho Rosales Sirena – Aristotle Pollisco Magkikita Pa Rin Naman Tayo – Moy Ortiz Best Ballad I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose 12:51 – Krissy & Ericka Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon Tao – Sarah Geronimo Best Rock/Alternative Tayo-Tayo Lang – Ebe Dancel Maria – Jason Fernandez KPL – The Oktaves Better Days – Franco Halik – Kamikazee Best Novelty Pusong Bato – Alon Brown – James Leyte Kesa – Daniel Grospe with No Problems Mahal Kita Kasi – Kedebon Colim Kape Ka Ba? – Boy Pick-Up (Ogie Alcasid)

Best World Muli – RJ featuring Sitti Pinoy Na Krismas – The Company Best Dance Kasayaw – Luke Mejares Your Name – Young JV Pinoy Ako 2012 – Toni Gonzaga Matinik – Matinik Sayaw – Rico Blanco Best Inspirational/Religious Bawa’t Hakbang – Mark Bautista & The Akafellas Liliwanag – Acel Van Ommen Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto & Regine Velasquez ‘Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan Buksan – Where’s The Sheep? Best Christmas This Christmas – The Morning Episodes The Morning Episodes – Chan-Parpan & Franco Chan Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan – Juris Pasko Na Sinta Ko – Basil Valdez Kumukutikutitap – Rachelle Ann Go Best Rap Biglang Liko – Pow Chavez Tao Lang – Loonie featuring Quest Rock This Town – Young JV featuring Laze & Yumi Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel Bagsakan – Parokya Ni Edgar featuring Gloc 9 & Frank Magalona Best Jazz Recording Big Time – Baihana Best R & B Enough – Julie Anne San Jose Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi Dota O Ako – Aikee featuring Sabrina Dance With Me – Liezel Garcia Best Regional Recording Basi Pa Lang – 3BU Usahay – Noel Cabangon Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play Nag-iisang Bituin from the teleserye “Princess and I” – Angeline Quinto Growing Up from the teleserye “Growing Up” – Yeng Constantino Dahil Sa’Yo from the teleserye “E-Boy” – Juris Best Musical Arrangement Piso – Krist Melecio Makita Kang Muli – Jimmy Antiporda Send In The Clowns – Homer Flores Tonight – Bobby Velasco With A Little Help From My Friend – JD Villanueva Best Vocal Arrangement Bawat Hakbang – Karl Villuga December 25 – Robert Delgado Got To Be Real – Cezar Aguas & Jimmy Antiporda Overjoyed – Mon Faustino With A Little Help From My Friend – Moy Ortiz Best Engineered Recording Alipin Ako – Dante Taňedo, Bellhaus Recording Studio Roll The Dice – Pat Tirano, Pocket Universe Studios Send In The Clowns – Willy Villa, U.R. Recording Studio I’m Old Fashioned – Dominic Benedicto, Asiatec Pink Noise Amats – Rico Blanco Best Album Package Moonstar 88 – This Year 3D Tatlong Dekada Piolo Pascual, Decades III Doin’ It Big, Young JV First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition (Book Bound) Music Video of the Year Ligaw – Moonstar 88 Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel Halik – Kamikaze La Belle Vie – Tria Bascon Amats – Rico Blanco

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