Ella Cruz, Francis Magundayao, Khalil Ramos, Jane Oineza, Liza Soberano on 'Singing Bee' this Week

Filipinos definitely want their daily dose of ‘vitamin bee’ brought to them by “The Singing Bee,” as the hit musical game show has consistently ruled its timeslot and beat its rival program in the ratings game since it started airing on weekday mornings.

Viewers nationwide warmly welcomed “The Singing Bee” as the show hit an average national TV rating  of 14.8% in its pilot week (Feb 24 to 28), or nine points higher than GMA’s “Tunay Na Buhay” with only 5.6%, based on data from Kantar Media. It also debuted strongly last February 24, recording a national TV rating of 15.8%, or almost triple that of “Tunay Na Buhay’s” 5.7%.

The country’s new morning habit continues this week with Kapamilya stars Jason Abalos, Ejay Falcon, Empress Schuck, and Liza Soberano trying out their luck on the show this Monday (Mar 10).

News personalities Anthony Taberna, Doris Bigornia, Winnie Cordero, and Bernadette Sembrano will take a break from reporting hard news and will set off the fun on Tuesday (Mar 11).

They will be followed by favorite teen stars Jane Oineza, Khalil Ramos, Francis Magundayao, and Ella Cruz on Wednesday (Mar 12), while Beauty Gonzales, Cai Cortez, Joross Gamboa, and Edgar Allan Guzman join the fun on Thursday (Mar 13).

Who among the four groups will emerge as daily winners and return on Friday (Mar 14) for a chance to win the coveted P1 million jackpot prize?

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez, from Mondays to Fridays, 11AM on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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Watch: The Making of Starting Over Again | Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga Movie

Check out the making of Star Cinema's upcoming Valentine movie Starting Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga. The movie is directed by no less than the Olivia Lamasan in celebration of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary.

In Starting Over Again, Piolo will portray Marco, a college professor-turned-chef who fell in love with his student Ginny, played by Toni. When Ginny left, Marco found a new love in Patty, played by Iza Calzado. 

Quick Links: Starting Over Again Full Trailer—Theme Song Music Video and Lyrics

Also starring Joross Gamboa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Cai Cortez, Beauty Gonzales, Bryan Santos and Ryan Yllana, Starting Over Again opens in theaters this February 12. Watch the making of the movie below.

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KZ Tandingan and Yeng Constantino on Sarah G Live! this December 2

Popstar Sarah Geronimo is all set to treat TV viewers with a grand talent showcase in “Sarah G. Live” this Sunday (December 2) as she goes on a ‘champion of champions’ showdown with ‘ASAP Pinoy Champs’ Yeng Constantino and KZ Tandingan. 

Aside from Yeng and KZ, watch out also for the hair-raising performance of Roselle Nava, Bryan Termulo, Bugoy Drilon, and Edgar Allan Guzman; the show-stopping swag production number of dancing divas Geneva Cruz and Regine Tolentino; and the special smash-up dance number of Kapamilya child wonder Bugoy Cariño. 

Meanwhile, don’t miss Sarah’s exciting adventure in her hometown in Pampanga as a lantern maker in her ‘Sige Go’ segment; as Kapamilya heartthrobs Matteo Guidicelli at Robi Domingo join the fun as the her guest co-host. Still with Sarah in the upcoming episode are her resident dance royalty Gab Valenciano, and co-host Luis Manzano. 

Don’t miss the trending and top Sunday primetime show of ABS-CBN, “Sarah G. Live!” 8:15pm, after “Rated K.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.comor follow @SGLiveOFFICIAL on Twitter and like SarahGLiveOFFICIAL on Facebook.

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25th Aliw Awards 2012 Winners: Sarah Geronimo, Jed Madela, Iza Calzado, KZ Tandingan and More!

The 25th Aliw Awards (2012) was held at the Fiest Pavilion of Manila Hotel Monday night, November 26. 

Sarah Geronimo bagged the Best Female Major Concert award for her 24/SG concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, while Jed Madela won the male counterpart for his Beyond Expectations concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Aiza Seguerra was hailed as Best Actress in a Featured Role for Rock of Ages.

Eugene Domingo and Edgar Allan Guzman were hailed as Best Actress and Actor, respectively for a non-musical theater act. Iza Calzado was bestowed the Best Female Emcee award while KZ Tandingan was awarded the Best New Artist trophy, beating YouTube sensation, Zendee Rose Tenerefe.

Here is the complete list of winners of the 25th Aliw Awards 2012:

BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE) Jed Madela (Beyond Expectations/CCP)	BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE) Sarah Geronimo (24/SG Araneta Coliseum)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (MALE) Bo Cerrudo (Cerrudo atTeatrino)	BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (FEMALE) Isay Alvarez (Swings Out with AMP Band/Teatrino)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (GROUP) Gloc 9 (Rap Rocker/ Metro Bar)	BEST PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN Wizard of Oz (Repertory Philippines)
BEST NON MUSICAL PRODUCTION Sintang Dalisay (Tanghalang Ateneo)	BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION King and I (Resorts World)
BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR Floy Quintos (Jed Madela Beyond Expectations)	BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR Mel Villena (Swings Out with AMP Band)
BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (MUSICAL) Freddie Santos (King and I/Resorts World)	BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (NON-MUSICAL) Ricardo Abad (Sintang Dalisay/Tanghalang Ateneo)
BEST ACTOR (NON MUSICAL) Edgar Allan Guzman (Bona/PETA)	BEST ACTRESS (NON MUSICAL) Eugene Domingo (Bona/PETA)
BEST ACTOR (MUSICAL) Leo Valdez (King and I/ Resorts World)	BEST ACTRESS (MUSICAL) Joanna Ampil (Sound of Music/ResortsWorld)
BEST ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE Aiza Seguerra (Rock of Ages/Atlantis)	BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE Phil Noble (Bona/PETA)
BEST CHILD PERFORMER Alon Severino (Totong Hilot/Virgin Labfest 8)	BEST STAND UP COMEDIAN Jon Santos (Music Museum)
BEST NEW ARTIST KZ Tandingan	BEST NEW ARTIST (Group) The Filipino Tenors
BEST DANCE COMPANY Ballet Manila	BEST CULTURAL GROUP Tanghalang SLU (Baguio City)
BEST CHORAL GROUP UST Singers	BEST INSTRUMENTALIST Mary Ann Espina (Piano)
BEST EMCEE (FEMALE) Iza Calzado	BEST EMCEE (MALE) RJ Ledesma
BEST CLASSICAL DANCER Lisa Macuja (Swan Song Series/Ballet Manila)	BEST CLASSICAL PERFORMER Randy Gilongo
BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT Lea Salonga/Cecille Licad/ Lisa Macuja (Legends and Classics/CCP)	BEST PERFORMER IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS (GROUP) Draybers (Resorts World)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES, BARS (FEMALE) Pat Castillo (Tap Room/Manila Hotel)	BEST PERFORMER IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES, BARS (MALE) Ronnie Diao (Moomba Bar)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Danny Dolor Jose Mari Chan UP Concert Chorus Imelda Papin	HALL OF FAME UP Singing Ambassadors QC Performing Arts

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Kantar Media (September 21-23) TV Ratings: MMK Regains Top Spot

Maalaala Mo Kaya had regained its reign on Saturday nights after weeks of being beaten by Xyriel Manabat's Wansapanataym. The said episode featured Edgar Allan Guzman playing a role of closet gay in an all boys school.

Meanwhile, Rated K was still the most watched program on Sundays. Here are the top 10 daytime an dprimetime programs nationwide (urban+ rural Philippines) for the period of September 21 to 23 according to Kantar Media/TNS:

September 21, 2012 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 23.3% 

2. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) - 15.1% 

3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.0% 

4. PHR Presents: Pintada (ABS-CBN) - 12.5% 

5. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) - 12.0% 

6. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.6% 

7. Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga /Faithfully (GMA-7) - 11.3% 

8. Hindi Ka Na Mag-Iisa (GMA-7) - 11.0% 

9. Smile Dong Hae (GMA-7) - 10.8% 

10. Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%

Primetime: 

1. Princess and I (ABS-CBN) - 39.9% 

2. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) - 38.1% 

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 32.7% 

4. Aryana (ABS-CBN) - 25.4% 

5. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) - 20.8% 

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 18.9% 

7. One True Love (GMA-7) - 17.4% 

8. Aso Ni San Roque (GMA-7) - 17.1% 

9. Luna Blanca: Ang Ikatlong Yugto (GMA-7) - 16.6% 

10. Moon Embracing The Sun (GMA-7) - 15.5%

September 22, 2012 (Saturday)
Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%
2. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.7%
4. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
5. S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (ABS-CBN) - 11.3%
6. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%
7. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (ABS-CBN) - 11.0%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 10.8%
9. Kapuso Sine Siesta (GMA-7) - 10.6%
10. Young Justice (GMA-7) - 9.8%

Primetime:
1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 36.9%
2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) - 32.9%
3. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 18.7%
5. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 17.8%
6. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 15.8%
7. Pinoy Adventures (GMA-7) - 15.4%
8. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 14.6%
9. Kapuso Movie Night (GMA-7) - 11.3%
10. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) - 7.7%

September 23, 2012 (Sunday)
Daytime:

1. Pinoy Pride XVI Venezuelan Invasion (ABS-CBN) - 16.0%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 14.2%
3. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
4. LUV U (ABS-CBN) - 12.7%
5. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
6. Ang Simula (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
7. Young Justice (GMA-7) - 10.0%
8. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 9.3%
10. Inuyasha (GMA-7) - 9.2%

Primetime:
1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
2. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
3. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (GMA-7) - 20.6%
4. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 19.3%
5. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 18.8%
6. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
7. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
8. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 16.2%
9. Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break (GMA-7) - 12.7%
10. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 10.9%

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Edgar Allan Guzman Portrays a Closet Gay in MMK this September 22

Cinemalaya best actor Edgar Allan Guzman will portray the character of a closet gay in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (September 22). 

Ritche (Edgar Allan) dreamt of being a seaman to prove to everyone, especially to his father, that even though he is gay, he can still succeed in life. But because of the fear of being insulted and belittled by his classmates, Ritche decided not to show his true identity. How hard is it for a young man seeking for the society’s approval to come out of the closet? 

Aside from Edgar Allan, this week’s “MMK” will also feature Lito Pimentel, Jobelle Salvador, Eda Nolan, Ryan Boyce, David Chua, Bryan Homecillo, Art Mendoza, Joseph Bitangcol, and Quintin Alianza. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Nick Olanka. 

Don’t miss another touching life story this Saturday in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Mr. Pogi 2012 Winner is John Edric Ulang!

Eat Bulaga's Mr. Pogi 2012 grand finals happened September 15 and it was John Edric Ulang who grabbed the title of Mr. Pogi. The eventual Mr. Pogi winner, John Edric Ulang, bested 15 other handsome young men who vied for the title.

John Edric Ulang, 21, from Binagonan, Rizal now joined the ranks of Jericho Rosales (1996), Danilo Barrios (1998) and Edgar Allan Guzman (2006) who held the title of Eat Bulaga's Mr. Pogi. 

Here are the runners-up of Mr. Pogi 2012:

1st Runners-up (tie) - #13 Jaylord Casiño (Cagayan De Oro City)
#8 Bryann Carlo Jaofrancia (Dasmarinas, Cavite)
2nd Runner-up - #1 Chryst Josef Almazar (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
3rd Runner-up - #6 John Paul Duray (Olongapo City)

A pre-judging was held last Thursday and Friday to which a Top 9 was picked from the 16 grand finalists. It was supposed to be just 7 finalists but two pairs tied for the spot. The Top 9 showcased their talents (singing or dancing) and acting skills together with the UP Repertory Comapny and Eat Bulaga Dabarkads.

Here are the Top 9 finalists of Mr. Pogi 2012:

#1 Chryst Josef Almazar (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)

#2 Kelvin Engles (Sta. Ana, Manila)

#4 John Edric Ulang (Binangonan, Rizal)

#5 Franz Akeem Aldover (Valenzuela City)

#6 John Paul Duray (Olongapo City)

#8 Bryann Carlo Jaofrancia (Dasmarinas, Cavite)

#9 Rommel Galido (Iloilo City)

#12 Bonz Andre Militar (Davao City)

#13 Jaylord Casiño (Cagayan De Oro City)

Special Awards:

Best Mr. Pogi Profile Pic - #9 Rommel Galido (Iloilo City)

Texters' Choice Award - #5 Franz Akeem Aldover (Valenzuela City)
Mr. Pogi Talent - #8 Bryann Carlo Jaofrancia (Dasmarinas, Cavite)

The panel of judges for Mr. Pogi 2012 grand finals consisted of Raymond Gutierrez, Alfie Lorenzo, Marian Rivera, Aga Muhlach, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and original Mr. Pogi, Jericho Rosales.

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Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi Stars Angelica Panganiban, Glaiza de Castro, Kean Cipriano, Rocco Nacino

Watch out for a new breed of indie movie entitled Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi topbilled by Angelica Panganiban and Glaiza de Castro together with some of the hottest names in music and film.

From the makers of internationally-acclaimed film Ploning, this film is written and directed by Dante Nico Garcia under Panoramanila Pictures.

Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi is about the entangled stories of a group of young people who happen to be in a bar in Puerto Princessa, Palawan on the eve of All Souls' Day. As midnight approaches, we become complicit as each of them takes the challenge of the Pangangaluluwa, a seemingly innocent Palawan tradition of honoring the dead by stealing something from the living. A young guitarist battles with crabs; an Indian guy gets caught in a crossfire; a hot cougar meets her match; Cosplayers battle for road supremacy; a religious woman finds true faith in a strange kiss; and a bartender prepares a drink that results in the most bitter of brews. The movie holds up a mirror to this dark night and bear witness to the inevitable consequences that mark the choices of the young.

Also starring Rocco Nacino, Tutti Caringal, Kean Cipriano, Edgar Allan Guzman, Buboy Garovillo, Alchris Galura, Dominic Roco, Callum David, Karel Marquez, Lou Veloso, Eric Tai and Ms. Cherie Gil, Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi will premiere this September 2012.

Watch Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi official full trailer below:

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Christopher De Leon and Sandy Andolong on MMK This March 3

Real-life married couple Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong topbill a heavy family drama episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (March 3). They portray the roles of husband and wife Toto and Josephine who did everything provide for their family.

Fate challenges Josephine’s strength as a wife and a mother as the lives of her children go astray. While Toto wanted to let go of their responsibilities to their children who failed them, Josephine remained the ‘light’ of their family and a champion mother who gave her unconditional love to all her kids.

Together with Sandy and Christopher in the episode are Lauren Young, Edgar Allan Guzman, Jairus Aquino, Maggie dela Riva, Bettina Carlos, Randolf Stametelaky, Fred Payawan, and Devon Seron. It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Dado Lumibao.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV master piece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Text by ABS-CBN, photos by Starmometer

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