Galema: Anak ni Zuma to Shock Viewers on March 28 Finale Episode

ABS-CBN’s top-rating afternoon drama series, “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” will give an action-packed and highly emotional finale that will make viewers love Galema (played by Andi Eigemann) even more.

Since it premiered on September 30, 2013, “Galema” has gotten TV viewers hooked on the charming tale of the good-hearted lass Galema, who was born with twin snakes attached to her neck.

Over the past six months, afternoon viewers joined Galema’s bitter-sweet journey–from her sheltered childhood to her battle with her beastly father Zuma (Derick Hubalde), her marriage with Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli), and up to now that her daughter Sophia is missing.

As the Wenn V. Deramas-directed series nears its end, one mysterious amulet will have the power to end all the harm affecting Galema’s family.

What will Galema do when two of her beloved get in the middle of her ultimate war against Zuma? In the end, will Galema realize her dream of giving her loved ones a complete and normal family?

“Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” which is based on the popular Pinoy comic book series written by Jim Fernandez, is a special offering of ABS-CBN – the true home of hit Pinoy classics – to afternoon TV viewers as part of the grand celebration of 60 years of Philippine television and the continuing tradition of sharing well-loved comic tales that widened the imagination of Filipinos and reflected Filipino culture.

Also featured in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” are Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Carlos Morales, Divina Valencia, Lito Legaspi, Joey Paras, Dante Ponce, Bryan Santos, and Meg Imperial.

Don’t miss the captivating finale of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” on March 28 (Friday) after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

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Kapamilya Young Actor Nabbed for Illegal Drugs at 7107 Music Festival

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) caught a teen actor and three others in the act of smoking marijuana during 7107 International Music Festival held February 23 in Clarkfield, Pampanga.

A press statement from PDEA said that a stainless box containing marijuana dried leaves; one piece of marijuana stick; and one blue tablet suspected to be valium and a smoking pipe with marijuana residue were confiscated from the teen actor and his two companions.

In a report by ABS-CBN News, seven people were nabbed, including the young actor and 3 minors. Three were released while the young actor (whose name is being withheld because he is a minor) and 3 others were brought to the Angeles City Prosecutor's Office for inquest.

According to PDEA Director General Undersecretary Arturo G. Cacdac, Jr., the 17-year-old teen actor was a product of a popular reality show and became part of the ABS-CBN afternoon series, Galema.

"Both the 17-year-old boys will be turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), San Fernando, Pampanga. Although they are minors, they will be criminally liable under Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, if the court finds that they violated the anti-drug law," said PDEA in the press statement.

According to a source by Pep.ph, the young actor has been released from PDEA Region 3. It also added that he was tested negative from drugs.

However, PDEA Region 3 is yet to confirm the results of the drug test. The agency also remained firm on its stand that the group was caught in a pot session and their agents have recovered marijuana.

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Galema Stings Newest Rival Program; Winner in Nationwide TV ratings

ABS-CBN’s “Galema: Anak Ni Zuma” has proven the power of its venom as it continued to reign its afternoon timeslot despite the entry of a new competition.

“Galema” defeated the pilot week of GMA’s newly launched drama series as the Andi Eigenmann-starrer won the national TV ratings game based on the data from Kantar Media. On Thursday (January 23), “Galema” won its timeslot with 10.4% national TV rating, while its rival only scored 8.3%.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya hunk Ejay Falcon is ecstatic to be one of the newest cast members of “Galema” and with his reunion with long missed friend, Andi.

“I did not have a hard time with Andi since I already knew her during my PBB (Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus) days when she entered the show as Kuya’s house player. I like talking with Andi because she’s a profound lady,” shared Ejay who stars in “Galema” as Sgt. Alex Pagaran, one of the military officers who are in charge of preparing Galema in her battle against Zuma (Derick Hubalde).

“The viewers should watch out as to where the friendship of Alex and Galema will lead them in the following weeks,” said Ejay.

Continue to discover the captivating charm of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays asfter “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli Wedding in Galema

Andi Eigenmann will walk down the aisle next week as her character in ABS-CBN’s top-rating afternoon fantasy series “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” decides to marry her first love. 

After all the harm caused by her beastly father Zuma (Derick Hubalde) and the strong rejection by Morgan’s (Matteo Guidicelli) family, Galema (Andi) finally chose to fight for her own happiness and marry the only man she loves. 

Will Galema and Morgan have their happy ending or will Zuma still find his way to ruin the wedding of his daughter? 

Don’t miss next week’s more captivating story of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” everyday, after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more information, visit the show’s official social networking sites at Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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Andi Eigenmann to Spend the Holidays with Her Special Someone

Galema: Anak ni Zuma star Andi Eigenmann looks forward to the holidays so she can spend time and enjoy it with her most ‘special someone’—her two-year-old daughter, baby Ellie.

“In the arms of the one I love—that’s how I’m planning to celebrate my Christmas,” Andi gleefully shared. “Because of my baby Ellie, my holidays will now become happier and more meaningful. Since she can already appreciate the things around her, this is the first Christmas she’ll remember. I’m really looking forward to taking her out and start new Christmas traditions with her.”

Andi further shared that like the rest of the Filipino people who faced tough challenges this year, she is choosing to remain optimistic about life and keep on moving forward for ‘brighter days.’

“There’s no reason for us not to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ. No matter what kind of struggles we may have gone through in the past months, He still light up our lives. We should believe that there will always be brighter days to come and we should never stop being thankful to Him,” she said.

Meanwhile, viewers are up for bigger revelations in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” as Galema’s (Andi) real identity starts to reveal the ‘true colors’ of the people she loves. What are the new evil plans of Zuma (Derick Hubalde) against his daughter Galema? Can Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli) win Galema’s forgiveness after realizing that he truly loves his friend despite the horrifying truth he discovered?

Don’t miss “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli Kissing Scenes in Galema Intensify Afternoon Heat

Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli’s kissing scenes in ABS-CBN’s top-rating fantasy series “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” get more and more intense. 

From a sweet stolen kiss and heart-pounding mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, Galema (Andi) and Morgan (Matteo) recently gave in to their true feelings for each other and closely shared the night together in the forest, where they got lost after running away from Zuma (Derick Hubalde). 

Will the gentle kisses and caring hugs level up the special relationship of Galema and Morgan? Will Morgan’s feelings remain even after discovering that she is born with twin snakes? 

Meanwhile, don’t miss the shocking revelations in the coming weeks as Galema finally finds the courage to face her father Zuma. How will a mysterious object drastically change the lives of everyone? 

Continue to witness the compelling tale of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays at 4:15pm after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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Matteo Guidicelli Slams Haters with Acting Award

Galema star Matteo Guidicelli shares his first ever acting award not only to his fans, but also to all those who questioned his knack for acting.

“I dedicate this recognition to my family, all the fans who remained loyal to me and even to all the haters who thought that this won’t happen,” said Matteo who was recently hailed by 2013 Cinema One Originals Film Festival-Currents Category as Best Actor alongside co-actors Joseph Marco and Rayver Cruz for their indie film “Saturday Nights Chills.”

“Before, I felt that I’ll just get awards in racing and triathlon. But dreams really do come true if you love what you’re doing and work hard for it,” shared Matteo who is better known now by afternoon TV viewers as Morgan, the love interest of Galema (Andi Eigenmann).

Because of his award, Andi’s leading man admits that he is more inspired to work better for their Kapamilya Gold drama series.

“Aside from Zuma’s (Derrick Hubalde) action scenes, the audience should watch out for Galema and Morgan’s budding romance,” he said.

Continue to discover the captivating charm of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays asfter “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial

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Galema: Anak ni Zuma Pilot Episode Wins Nationwide; Beats Pyra: Babaeng Apoy

ABS-CBN’s newest afternoon fantasy series “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” charmed TV viewers when it premiered last Monday (September 30) with a 16.6% national TV rating, according to the latest data of Kantar Media.

The new series topbilled by Andi Eigenmann and directed by ‘Master Storyteller’ and box-office director Wenn V. Deramas beat GMA 7′s ““Pyra Babaeng Apoy,” which only rated 8.3%.

“Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” which is based on the longest-running Pinoy comic book series written by Jim Fernandez, is a special offering of ABS-CBN–the true home of hit Pinoy classics–to afternoon TV viewers as part of the grand celebration of 60 years of Philippine television and the continuing tradition of sharing well-loved komiks tales that widened the imagination and reflected the true Filipino culture.

How can the good-hearted Galema live a normal life with twin snakes attached to her neck? Will the curse that she inherited from her beastly father, Zuma alienate her even more from her family?

Also featured in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” are Matteo Guidicelli, Meg Imperial, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Carlos Morales, Divina Valencia, Lito Legaspi, and introducing Derick Hubalde as Zuma and Brenna Garcia as the young Galema.

Continue to discover the captivating charm of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays asfter “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial

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Galema: Anak ni Zuma Premieres this September on ABS-CBN

How far will an extra-ordinary lady go to win the love of her family and earn the respect of the people around her?

This is the struggle that Kapamilya actress Andi Eigenmann’s character, Galema, faces in the highly anticipated TV remake of one of the most-loved Pinoy komiks characters–”Galema: Anak ni Zuma.”

Born with twin snakes attached to her neck, Galema (Andi) is just like ordinary kids who seek for the love and acceptance of their families.

This September, in continuing celebration of 60 years of Philippine TV, ABS-CBN will bring back the journey of a good-hearted young lady who inherited the curse of her beastly father Zuma (Derick Hubalde).

“Galema: Anak ni Zuma” is based on the hit serialized Pinoy komiks tale of Jim Fernandez that was popularized on the big screen in 1985 in the movie starred by actress Snooky Serna.

Is there a chance for someone extraordinary like Galema to live an ‘ordinary’ life? How important is a family’s love for a girl who seeks for nothing but the acceptance of the world where she lives in?

Joining Andi in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” are Matteo Guidicelli, Meg Imperial, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Carlos Morales, Divina Valencia, Lito Legaspi, and introducing Derick Hubalde as Zuma. “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” is directed by award-winning and box-office director Wenn V. Deramas.

Discover the captivating beauty of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” this September in ABS-CBN. Watch the teaser here.

For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial

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Galema, Anak ni Zuma Teleserye Official Teaser; Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli Reunited

Check out the official teaser of ABS-CBN's Galema: Anak ni Zuma topbilled by Andi Eigenmann. Andi will again give life to another komiks classic Galema, the daughter of Zuma, who is  known for having a two-headed snake wrapped around her shoulders.

Anak ni Zuma, penned by Jim Fernandez was serialized by Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984 and was adapted in a 1985 movie starring Snooky Serna as Galema and Max Laurel as the evil Zuma.

ABS-CBN's remake of Galema: Anak ni Zuma is directed by Wenn V. Deramas and also stars Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Carlos Morales, Meg Imperial, Kit Thompson, Lito Legaspi, Divina Valencia, Derick Hubalde as Zuma and Matteo Guidicelli as Galema's love interest.

Watch the teaser of Galema: Anak ni Zuma below.

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Andi Eigenmann Covers Women's Health April 2013 Issue

Andi Eigenmann is on the cover of Women's Health April 2013 issue. Andi looks so fab on the cover photo by Xander Angeles with makeup by Jake Galvez.

Inside Women's Health April (4th anniversary isssue), Andi will share how she lost the baby fat without even going to the gym. Also find inside several tips on shaping up this summer.

Meanwhile, Andi Eigenmann is set to star in the ABS-CBN adaptation of Galema, Anak ni Zuma from the classic komiks work of Jim Fernandez about this being with a two-headed snake wrapped around the shoulders.

Grab your copy now of Women's Health magazine April 2013 issue with Andi Eigenmann on the cover for only P140, available in newsstands nationwide.

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Andi Eigenmann is Galema, Anak ni Zuma in Teleserye

Andi Eigenmann will be starring in a new teleserye titled Galema, the actress' mother, Jaclyn Jose confirmed over the weekend during the 29th PMPC Star Awards held at the AFP Theater in Quezon City.

Andi, who shot to stardom after portraying the twins Agua Bendita in the ABS-CBN TV series remake of Rod Santiago's classic komiks character, will again give life to another komiks classic. Galema, the daughter of Zuma, is  known for having a two-headed snake wrapped around her shoulders.

Anak ni Zuma, penned by Jim Fernandez was serialized by Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984, making it one of the longest running series in Philippine komiks.  A movie version of the komiks characters was made in 1985, with Snooky Serna playing Galema and Max Laurel as the evil Zuma (who also had two-headed snake in his shoulders).

According to Jaclyn Jose, Andi will start filming for Galema this April. The fantasy series will be directed by box office director, Wenn V. Deramas who is also known in doing successful fantaseryes like Marina, Kampanerang Kuba and Dyosa.

Andi Eigenmann was last seen on primetime TV in the recently concluded Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, also directed by Deramas, where she starred with Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion.

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