Shamcey & Lloyd, Real Life Couples in 'Singing Bee' Valentine Special (Feb 15)

The Singing Bee will challenge contestant pairs for the first time as it pits real-life married couples Lloyd Lee and Shamcey Supsup, Arwind Santos and Ivette Gavieres, Lander Vera Perez and Regine Tolentino, Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez, and Emil Buencamino and Giselle Sanchez against each other in the game show’s special Valentine episode this Saturday (Feb 15).

Which couple will emerge as the best in guessing the correct lyrics of songs? Who will face off in the “Final Countdown” round? 

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez this Saturday (Feb 15), after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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Eva Noblezada is Kim in Miss Saigon Revival; Rachelle Ann Go Lands 'Gigi' Role

Newcomer Eva Noblezada got the most-coveted role of Kim in the West End revival of worldwide hit musical Miss Saigon. The 17-year-old half Filipino is a student at the NorthWest School Of The Arts in her native Charlotte, North Carolina.

According to The Daily Mail, Noblezada was spotted by Broadway casting director Tara Rubin when she attended an awards show in New York for U.S. high school singers. Eva, according to the same report reminded Mackintosh of the then 17-year-old Lea Salonga, who played Kim in the original production.

Meanwhile, Rachelle Ann Go was given the role of the hardened bar girl Gigi, which was originally portrayed by fellow Filipina Isay Alvarez. Rachelle will get to sing Movie In My Mind, one of the show’s most outstanding songs.

Another Filipino, Jon Jon Briones is also in the cast of Miss Saigon's West End revival. He bagged one of the most important roles as the Engineer. Other members of the cast include Alistair Brammer as Chris, Hugh Maynard as John, and Tamsin Carroll as Ellen.

The new production of Miss Saigon will be directed by Laurence Connor. The show will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in London on May 3, 2014 in time for the musical's 25th anniversary celebration.

Check out Eva Noblezada's singing prowess in the video below.

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Zanjoe Marudo and Dimples Romana Topbill MMK this October 6

Zanjoe Marudo returns to “MMK” this Saturday (October 6) for another touching heavy family drama, where he will portray the role of a dedicated father and husband who suffered from liver cancer.

Just when they thought that they have surpassed the biggest challenge in their life, couple Sherwin (Zanjoe Marudo) and Mayda (Dimples Romana) will be struck by the news that Sherwin has liver cancer. How long can a father endure for the sake of his family while being weakened by his chronic disease?

Aside from Zanjoe, also part of the episode are Dimples Romana, Aaron Junatas, Clarence Delgado, Yogo Singh, Levi Ignacio, and Isay Alvarez. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Maan Fampulme, and directed by Dado.

Don’t miss the heartwarming family drama this Saturday in the 34th CMMA Hall of Fame Awardee for Best TV Drama Program, “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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MMK Elevated to CMMA's 'Hall of Fame' for Best TV Drama Program

ABS-CBN’s top-rating and longest-running drama anthology, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” was recently elevated to the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) Hall of Fame for Best TV Drama Program.

“MMK” host Charo Santos-Concio personally received the award and shared the recognition to all the TV viewers who followed their show for more than 20 years.

“The secret of ‘MMK’s success is our viewers,” said Concio. “I believe that Filipinos worldwide keep on watching the show because it continues to give them hope and inspiration.”

Meanwhile, Zanjoe Marudo returns to “MMK” this Saturday (October 6) for another touching heavy family drama, where he will portray the role of a dedicated father and husband who suffered from liver cancer.

Aside from Zanjoe, also part of the episode are Dimples Romana, Aaron Junatas, Clarence Delgado, Yogo Singh, Levi Ignacio, and Isay Alvarez. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Maan Fampulme, and directed by Dado.

Don’t miss the heartwarming family drama this Saturday in the 34th CMMA Hall of Fame Awardee for Best TV Drama Program, “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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Rayver Cruz and Joseph Marco Topbill MMK this May 19

Kapamilya actor Rayver Cruz topbills a heavy family drama episode of Maalala Mo Kaya this Saturday (May 19).

Rayver portrays the role of Xerces, a very obedient son who brought nothing but achievements to their family. As Xerces continued to excel in his life, his younger brother Ponso (Joseph Marco) had become his total opposite.

From childhood until they grew up, Xerces was always being praised while Ponso was always being belittled not just by the people around them but somehow, by Xerces as well. Until a day came when it was Ponso's time to give his 'Kuya' a lesson of life that cannot be learned from books.

Together with Rayver and Joseph in the MMK episode are Elizabeth Oropesa, Bembol Rocco, Eliza Pineda, Jacob Dionisio, Philip Nolasco, Kristel Moreno, and Isay Alvarez. It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Rose Colindres, and directed by Jojo Saguin.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV masterpiece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), after Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN.

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Text by ABS-CBN

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