Heart-Pounding 'Aryana' Finale Airs this Friday (January 25)

ABS-CBN’S top-rating fantaserye “Aryana” is all set to make the biggest splash this week as the series topbilled by Kapamilya teen star Ella Cruz airs its unforgettable final episode this Friday (January 25).

After more than eight months since its pilot in May 2012, watch out for the heart-pounding events in the lives of Aryana (Ella), Ofelia (Pokwang), and Victor (Tonton Gutierrez) now that the magical pearl is lost once again. 

How will Victor protect his family from the evil plans of Stella (G Toengi) and Jason (Richard Quan)? Will the kingdom of Neptuna (Desiree del Valle) and Reyna Hiyasmin (Tetchie Agbayani) finally be at peace? After all the struggles that she went through because of the curse, will Aryana sacrifice her normal life as a human being to save her mother Ofelia? 

Don’t miss the hair-raising finale of “Aryana,” this Friday 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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Pokwang Achieves Another Milestone in 'Aryana'

Comedienne Pokwang recently shared that being part of ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida fantaserye “Aryana” has marked a huge milestone on her career as it honed her skills as a drama actress.

According to Pokwang, who plays the role of Aryana’s (Ella Cruz) mother Ofelia, she will miss not only the opportunity to act with the top caliber cast of “Aryana” but also the closeness of the whole team. “I will really miss bonding with the whole cast. I will miss cooking for them and doing scenes with Victor (Tonton Gutierrez) and Stella (G Toengi),” said Pokwang. “I will never forget spending time with Ella who I already consider now as my daughter.”

Meanwhile, unlike Pokwang’s fruitful career, tension arises in the magical ‘tail’ of “Aryana”

as Ofelia continues to search for her daughter (Ella). After revealing the real identity of Victor’s daughter Megan (Michelle Vito), how will Ofelia be able to escape Stella’s evil plans against her? In the end, will Ofelia succeed in bringing back Victor and Aryana in their family?

Don’t miss the last two weeks of “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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Donya Margaret Meets Sarah G Live This November 11

Singing and dancing queen of the ’60s Helen Gamboa is all set for the grand showdown of talent this Sunday (November 11) as she visits Popstar Sarah Geronimo’s solo musical variety show “Sarah G. Live!” 

Aside from Helen, watch out also for the special performance of “Ina Kapatid Anak” lead star Maja Salvador; hair-raising musical spectacle of OPM legend Marco Sison; and the ballroom inspired smash-up dance number of Gab Valenciano, Matt Evans, G Toengi, Aaron Villaflor, and Saicy Aguila. 

Prepare to laugh out loud with the comic showdown of Pooh, Melai Cantiveros, Joy Viado, Robert Seña, Rachel Alejandro, Viveka, and Tart in ‘Sine Gang.’ Meanwhile, “Paraiso: leading man Matteo Guidicelli will also join in the fun as the Popstar’s guest co-host. 

Still with Sarah in the upcoming episode are her resident 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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Aryana Posted Record High 30.5% TV Ratings

ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida fantaserye “Aryana” continues to capture the hearts of more TV viewers as it recently reached its all-time high national TV rating. 

Based on the data of Kantar Media last Thursday (October 25), “Aryana” clinched its highest national TV rating of 30.5%, or 12 points higher than its newest rival program in GMA “Moon Embracing The Sun” which only got 18.5%. 

Meanwhile, continue to follow the colorful world of Aryana (Ella Cruz) now that Victor (Tonton Gutierrez) already knows that his daughter is a mermaid. How will he protect Aryana from the accusations of Stella (G Toengi) about Megan’s (Michelle Vito) accident? Will he be able to fix the rift between the two sisters? Now that Queen Hiyasmin (Tetchie Agbayani) has already discovered Neptuna’s (Desiree del Valle) evil plans, can she finally prevent her daughter from getting Aryana back? 

Don’t miss “Aryana,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol.”

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Aryana is Extended Until January Next Year!

ABS-CBN's early primetime fantaserye Aryana starring Ella Cruz is extended until January 2013, the lead star confirmed on The Buzz.

Due to insistent public demand and the support that the show is getting, the management has decided to extend the said series which continue to soar high in TV ratings.

Ella Cruz is very happy that Aryana is constantly receiving positive responses from the viewers since it premiered last May. The addition of new characters such as that of Hubert Francisco (played by Dom Roque) even make televiewers glued to their seats weeknights.

Aside from Ella Cruz and Dom Roque, Aryana also stars Paul Salas, Pokwang, Desiree del Valle, G Toengi, Tonton Guttierrez, Tetchie Agbayani, Neil Coleta, David Chua, Bianca Manalo, Michelle Vito, Lotlot de Leon, Chokoleit, Boom Labrusca, Marvin Yap, Rustica Carpio and Laurice Guillen.

Don't miss Aryana weeknights before TV Patrol on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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G Toengi Covers Sense & Style Magazine August 2012 Issue

Giselle Toengi Walters, more popularly known as G Toengi scored another magazine cover this August 2012 by virtue of her Sense & Style cover where she shared her perfect vacation.

G Toengi, who plays Stella Cervantes-Mendez in the hit series Aryana also graced the cover of FHM Philippines this month, oozing withe sex appeal at 34.

Sense and Style August 2012 issue also features Korean heartthrob Kim Hyun Joong of Boys Over Flowers plus more places to dream about with Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Angel Aquino, Christine Jacob-Sandejas and Agot Isidro.

Sense & Style magazine August 2012 issue is available in all leading magazine and bookstores nationwide for only P120. Grab your copy now!

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G Toengi Covers FHM August 2012 Issue, One Hot Momma!

Actress-host Giselle Toengi (or G Toengi) graces the cover of FHM Philippines August 2012 issue, her first since she debuted on an FHM cover way back in 2001.

At 34, G Tongi (with the magazine dropping the 'e' on her surname) still exuded that hot element when she first posed for the magazine 11 years ago at the height of her popularity as an MTV Asia VJ. In this August 2012 FHM cover, G wears a stylish lingerie, aside from that sensual look.

Now with two kids, G Tongi is staging her showbiz comeback via the hit early primetime series Aryana where she played Stella Cervantes-Mendez, the new wife of Aryana's father played by Tonton Gutierrez.

Here is G Toengi's first FHM cover for its June 2001 issue. Now, which one is hotter?

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Aryana to Premiere this May 7 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

ABS-CBN is all set to make the biggest splash this summer as its newest fantaserye Aryana joins the winning roster of primetime drama series.

Topbilled by 2008 FAMAS Best Child Actress Ella Cruz, the much-awaited fantasy tale features the adventures of a typical teenager named Aryana (Ella) whose life makes a full twist on her 14th birthday as a dark curse turns her into a mermaid.

According to Ella, doing Aryana is a fulfillment of her ultimate dream. "It has always been my childhood dream to be an actress and to star in my own teleserye in ABS-CBN. When I saw Ate Julia (Montes) and Kathryn (Bernardo) doing their own shows, I told myself that I want to have my own someday," said the former Goin’ Bulilit child star who recently made a mark among TV viewers in her portrayal as the young Cristine Reyes in the top-rating drama series Dahil sa Pag-ibig.

Watch Aryana official trailer here. 

Ella added that Kapamilya viewers will surely enjoy the ride with Aryana as she takes everyone to the challenging world of humans and the colorful paradise of the mermaids. Ella said that aside from its unique plot it has values to share. “Our show will also teach its viewers different lessons on family, love, and environmental awareness.”

See the cast and characters of Aryana (photos)

Together with Ella in Aryana is its powerhouse cast composed of Pokwang, Tonton Gutierrez, Desiree del Valle, Laurice Guillen, Tetchie Agbayani, Giselle Toengi, Rustica Carpio, Lotlot de Leon, Bianca Manalo, Chokoleit, Michelle Vito, David Chua, Boom Labrusca, Marvin Yap, Louise Abuel, and Paul Salas. It is under the direction of Erick Salud and Lino Cayetano.

Don’t miss the premiere of the much-awaited fantaserye of ABS-CBN, Aryana, on May 7 (Monday), in Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Text and photo (by Jojit Lorenzo) courtesy of ABS-CBN

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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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