Valerie Concepcion Returns to ABS-CBN in MMK with Xyriel Manabat (Dec 7)

Discover this Saturday (December 7) how TV viewers can help a family achieve their Christmas wish to be reunited with each other and restart a new life altogether. “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will share the story of this family that was shattered by domestic violence, which later caused the 13 siblings to go on separate ways.

Starring in “MMK’s” upcoming family drama episode are Xyriel Manabat and Valerie Concepcion who will portray the role of Judith, one of the siblings who suffered from the cruelty of their father and was adopted by a foster family that even made her life more miserable. After all the sufferings that she went through, how did Judith remain hopeful that her real family will be reunited once more? 

Also featured in Garry Fernando-directed “MMK” episode are Pinky Amador, Chanda Romero, Cherry Lou, Neil Coleta, Andrea del Rosario, Marissa Sanchez, Ron Morales, Queenie Sulit, Rez Cortez, Alfred Labatos, Myrtle Sarrosa, Eslove Briones, Gerald Pesigan, Jao Mapa, Shane Hermogenes and Bianca Bentulan. 

The story was researched by Agatha Ruadap written by Arah Jell Badayos and Benson Logronio. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Cathy San Pablo. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Gerald Anderson Plays Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano in MMK this February 9

Kapamilya drama prince Gerald Anderson will star in the upcoming “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode this Saturday (February 9), which will share the touching tale of a family that remained strong despite life’s greatest trials. Gerald will play the character of the second child of the late Senator Rene Cayetano (to be portrayed by Tommy Abuel), Alan Peter. 

For the Cayetano siblings, life was too simple because they had their father Rene who made all the decisions and they would just follow him. But their worlds suddenly turned upside down when their dad was diagnosed with a liver ailment. How did the Cayetano siblings turn their father’s weakness into their family’s strength? How hard was it to move on especially when the person who died was the family’s main source of ‘life?’ 

Aside from Gerald and Tommy, also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Jackie Lou Blanco, Justin Gonzales, Carla Guevarra, Sam Concepcion, Pica Lozano, Empress Schuck, and Eslove Briones. It was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Mark Duane Angos and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Nuel C. Naval. 

Don’t miss another memorable heavy family drama episode of “MMK” this Saturday, 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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Martin del Rosario and Denise Laurel Topbill New PHR Series Pintada

Young actor Martin del Rosario will be having his first lead role in a teleserye via Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada. Martin del Rosario will be playing leading man to PHR veteran, Denise Laurel.

This will be the first time that Martin and Denise will be paired together although they already worked together in Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos way back in 2007. 

In an interview during the promo shoot for Pintada last May 29, Martin shared his excitement of topbilling a show and working with a love team for the first time. He also shared a bit of the plot of Pintada, which will be dealing with a high school student falling in love with his teacher.

"Ang sarap magtrabaho kapag leading man na. Very interesting 'yung role at first time ko rin na magkaroon ng ka-love team sa drama. Ilang years na ako sa ABS-CBN pero wala pa akong nagiging ka-love team. Ang swerte ko kasi first time tapos si Denise Laurel pa. Hindi ba totoo namang nangyayari 'yung high school student tapos magkaka-crush ka sa teacher? So kahit medyo nine-nerbyos ako, excited ako for the role,” Martin said.

PHR series usually require daring scenes but Martin said that he is ready to delve into the role even though this will be the first time that he will have a kissing scene for a series.

“First time ko magki-kissing scene. Si Denise naman nakailang 'Precious Hearts Romance' na siya, so tutulungan din niya ako. At saka siyempre kaya ko din naman. Ilalagay ko lang sarili ko sa character. Okay sa akin kahit anong sabihin ni direk. Kasi TV naman ito so may limitation pa rin,” he said.

PBB alum Yen Santos and Angelito: Batang Ama cast member Lemuel Pelayo will also join PHR Pintada. Eslove Briones is also a member of the cast. This new Precious Hearts Romances series will be under the unit of Direk Lauren Dyogi.

Here are some of the photos from the look test of PHR Pintada:

Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN Forums and YenCredibles Facebook Fan Page

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