Judy Ann Santos Topbills New Teleserye 'Against All Odds', Joined by a Powerhouse Cast

The ‘Queen of Teleseryes’ Judy Ann Santos is set to make her grand return on primetime television via upcoming drama series on ABS-CBN titled Against All Odds. 

Judy Ann will be joined by a powerhouse cast that includes Sam Milby, KC Concepcion, John Estrada, Mylene Dizon, Jessy Mendiola, Joseph Marco, Bryan Termulo, Mr. Tirso Cruz III, and Ms. Coney Reyes.

Judy Ann Santos was last seen on a TV soap via Habang May Buhay in 2010 where she played nurse Jane Alcantara. Now in Against All Odds, we will see a different Judy Ann as the series will promote women empowerment.

With an ensemble of great actors and a great story, we just can't wait to see the return of 'the queen' on television. This will be the first time that Judy Ann and Sam Milby will be working together on a teleserye. Meanwhile, Sam had already worked with the KC Concepcion in the movie Forever and A Day and with Jessy Mendiola via MMK last February. 

From Budoy, Mylene Dizon and Mr. Tirso Cruz III will add spice in Against All Odds. With the addition of  John Estrada and Madam Anna Manalastas herself, Coney Reyes (who also worked with Juday in Ysabella), this new teleserye is just ready for greatness.

Another grand ABS-CBN teleserye in the making, Against All Odds (if you know what i mean).

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Judy Ann Santos Back on Teleserye with Sam Milby

Queen of Teleseryes, Ms. Judy Ann Santos will be having her comeback teleserye together with Sam Milby. According to reports, Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos will also be joined by Jessy Mendiola and KC Concepcion.

Sam Milby and Judy Ann Santos will star in an upcoming teleserye

Both Judy Ann and Sam have their last appearance in their own teleseryes way back in 2010 with Judy Ann doing the medical drama Habang May Buhay and Sam doing 1DOL opposite Sarah Geronimo. However, Judy Ann hosted Junior Masterchef last year while Sam had his teleserye and MMK guestings.

This will be the first time that Judy Ann and Sam Milby will be working together on a teleserye. Both of them are excited with the project. Judy Ann said in an interview that the material is very good and is not a typical story.

“Kasi may pressure na kasama (dahil matagal na din na hindi nakagawa ng teleserye). Pero maganda ’yung project. Hindi siya ’yung tipikal na teleserye na nawalang kapatid, nawalang nanay, may balat ang anak, walang ganu’n. This is about women empowerment kaya maganda siya," said Judy Ann.

Meanwhile, if ever Jessy Mendiola and KC Concepcion will be included in the cast, Sam will be more comfortabel as he already worked with the two. KC did a movie with Sam (Forever and A Day) while Sam starred in an MMK episode with Jessy Mendiola last February.

Aside from the teleserye, Judy Ann will be starring in her indie film, Mga Mumunting Lihim with Iza Calzado, Janice De Belen and Agot Isidro. She is also considered to replace Ai Ai Delas Alas in an MMFF 2012 entry together with Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla. Ai Ai was reportedly joining the cast but reports claimed that Star Cinema did not allow the Comedy Queen to go with the project.

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Lead 'Ina, Anak, Kapatid' Cast

My Binondo Girl hit tandem, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will be paired up anew in the ABS-CBN upcoming teleserye, Ina, Anak, Kapatid. Kim and Xian (KimXi) will be joined by Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee and Mr. Eddie Gutierrez.

Kim and Xian lead the cast of ABS-CBN's Ina, Anak, Kapatid

The said teleserye has long been announced although the cast was a bit different. In early reports, Jessy Mendiola admitted that she will be co-starring with Andi Eigenmann for this new teleserye. Apparently, the two had already been replaced by Kim and Maja. Andi is now one of the leads of Kahit Puso'y Sinugatan with Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion while Jessy Mendiola will be a part of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Isla together with Matteo Guidicelli and Jewel Mische.

Enchong Dee has been attached to the project since its conception while Martin del Rosario might have been replaced by Xian Lim. Joseph Marco was also previously reported as member of the cast but we don't know yet if he end up being replaced or his role retained.

Ms. Janice De Belen, after her well-praised performance in Budoy will again show her acting skills in Ina, Anak, Kapatid. I wonder if she will play the role of the mother (Ina) which was previously rumored to be given to Jaclyn Jose (the time when Andi was cast).

Based on early reports, Ina, Anak, Kapatid tackles two siblings which are ward to rivalry. Jessy Mendiola hinted that it will have Gossip Girl as a peg. However, we cannot conclude yet what will be taken as the story itself since the cast of Ina Anak, Kapatid will just be having their story conference today.

So, are you excited to see the KimXi tandem again in a teleserye?

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Matteo Guidicelli Stars with Jessy Mendiola and Jewel Mische in New PHR Series

Actor Matteo Guidicelli will be starring in a new TV project with television sweethearts, Jessy Mendiola and Jewel Mische. This new teleserye will be another offering of Precious Hearts Romances.

Jewel Mische, Matteo Guidicelli and Jessy mendiola topbill newest PHR series

Matteo was last seen on a teleserye via My Binondo Girl where he played Andy's (Xian Lim) brother and Jade's (Kim Chiu) suitor in one part of the story. He also became a part of the defunct noontime show, Happy Yipee Yehey.

In an inetrview with ABS-CBN news, Matteo expressed his excitement over working with new leading ladies, Jessy Mendiola and Jewel Mische. Matteo also revealed that this new PHR series will be tackling a love triangle story.

“I’m very, very excited. Si Jessy Mendiola and Jewel Mische [ang makakasama ko]. This is a new ‘PHR.’ Isang love triangle with Jessy and Jewel,” he told ABS-CBN News.

Matteo's girlfriend, Maja Salvador is also excited to see her boyfriend being paired up with new actresses. The two worked together in My Binondo Girl (where Maja appears as a guest star) and the movie My Cactus Heart along with Xian Lim.

“I’m excited for him, kasi siyempre ‘di ba, mga bagong artista ‘yung mga kasama niya, ‘yung mga hindi niya pa talaga nakakatrabaho. Hindi lang ako, hindi lang si Kim (Chiu),” she said.

Maja's own PHR series, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin is now on its last 2 weeks.

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Enchong Dee Covers Chalk Magazine May 2012 Issue

Kapamilya hot property Enchong Dee is on the cover of Chalk Magazine May 2012 issue. The said issue of Chalk Mag is dubbed as the 'Music Special.'

Enchong Dee is summer's hottest in this Chalk cover with his board shorts and summer wear. 

The May 2012 issue of Chalk also features Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba, Gab valenciano and Robin Nievera.

Enchong will be part of the movie The Reunion which also stars Julia Montes, Xian Lim, Megan Young, Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola and Kean Cipriano.

Grab a copy of Chalk Magazine's May 2012 issue with Enchong on the cover for only P95.

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Slater Young Makes Acting Debut

After recently winning the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited, Slater Young is now ready to show his talent in acting as he appears as a guest star in the finale of ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime teleserye “E-Boy.”

While his guest role in the series is yet to be revealed, Slater expressed his excitement on his Twitter account saying “All of this is so new to me. Exhausted but happy.”

Just like Slater, young actress Jessy Mendiola will also be a guest star in the series finale.

Meanwhile, on “E-Boy’s” last episode, tension arises as Gabriel (Ariel Rivera) faces his evil brother Miguel (Jomari Yllana). Where will Miguel’s anger and jealousy take him? Will Gabriel’s family finally be complete? Is E-Boy ready to sacrifice himself for his family?

“E-Boy” is a part of ABS-CBN’s “Bida Best Kid” campaign launched recently that aims to empower children by encouraging them to become who they want to be and the best that they can be. It doesn’t only entertain and educate its young viewers with its values-oriented, child-friendly programs, but supports their dreams and aspirations as well.

Don’t miss final week of “E-Boy” weeknights after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Text and photo by ABS-CBN via Starmometer

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Gabby Concepcion, Iza Calzado and Andi Eigenmann Teleserye to Shoot this April

Actor Gabby Concepcion is back as a Kapamilya for a new teleserye! 

Gabby signed a contract with ABS-CBN yesterday, March 28 for this upcoming series. According to the actor, he will be joined by Iza Calzado, Andi Eigenmann and another one which is yet to be revealed.

Gabby Concepcion also said in an interview with ABS-CBN news that they will start taping for the said TV series this April although nothing is final yet on when it will air.

Prior to this confirmation, there are reports that Gabby has been offered by GMA-7 a role in Richard Guttierez' upcoming series but the actor declined because he wanted to star opposite Iza Calzado. Gabby himself admitted in the interview that he loved the story of this new series with Iza and Andi.

"Magaling gumawa ang ABS-CBN ng story. Kahit noong una pa akong dumating noong 2008, napapanood ko, magaling."

According to Iza Calzado, the director of this upcoming teleserye will be box-office director Wenn V. Deramas.

As to identity of the mystery lead cast, we can only hope that it is Angel Locsin as Gabby, Iza and Derek were once rumored to be doing a teleserye entitled Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan. However, the odds that the remaining lead is a male actor is high. Iza and Gabby then Andi and who?

Is Andi's teleserye with Jessy Mendiola and Enchong Dee already shelved? Well, that is what we need to find out the coming weeks. For now, let's be happy that another teleserye with top caliber actors is coming our way this year.

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ABS-CBN's 'Ina, Anak, Kapatid' Main Cast Revealed!

ABS-CBN will produce another big teleserye this year which will star younger generations of actors and actresses. The said teleserye is tentatively titled Ina, Anak, Kapatid and early reports confirmed that Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann will be playing the role of sisters in this upcoming kapamilya TV series (read related article here).

Ina, Anak, Kapatid will be Andi Eigenmann's comeback teleserye after taking a leave from showbiz for motherhood. Meanwhile, this will be the first time that Jessy will be working with the former.

So, who will be Andi and Jessy's leading men in the said teleserye. According to a Philstar article, the two beautiful actresses will be joined by Enchong Dee, Martin del Rosario and Joseph Marco.

Enchong and Jessy had worked together in Boystown and are paired in the upcoming movie, The Reunion. Jessy and Joseph played it out in Sabel and MMK while Andi and Martin are both part of award-winning series, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

This could be an Enchong-Jessy and Martin-Andi team up. Joseph Marco could be the third wheel in any of the two pairs or a mix up pairing could be adopted. Anyhow, what's more exciting is the story which is yet to be revealed. Jessy earlier hinted that they have Gossip Girl for a peg.

Aside from the 5 main leads, rumors has it that Ms. Jaclyn Jose (Andi's mother in real life) is also included in the cast. Can she be the 'Ina' in the working title? Let's just wait for the official statement from the producers.

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Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann Together in One Teleserye

Two hot Kapamilya actresses will work together in another exciting teleserye from ABS-CBN. Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann will join forces in an upcoming series tentatively titled Ina, Anak, Kapatid. Jessy Mendiola's Budoy had ended and another big project is coming her way. Meanwhile, this will be Andi Eigenmann's comeback teleserye after taking a leave from showbiz to give birth to baby Ellie.

According to Jessy, the said teleserye should still remain confidential until press people asked about it in a conference for Star Magic's 20th anniversary. Jessy also told ABS-CBN news that there is nothing sure yet - the story, the cast. What she was sure of is that she and Andi will play sisters in war 'ala Gossip Girl' in the said series.

Jessy also revealed that she will be reunited with Boystown leading man Enchong Dee in the new TV project. Both are part of the upcoming Star Cinema movie, The Reunion.

As for Andi, early reports claim that she will be doing Elwood Perez' Problem Child opposite Martin Del Rosario. The said series could have been cancelled or postponed for Ina, Anak, Kapatid.

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Enrique Gil Plays A Prince in 'Princess and I', Goes to Bhutan for Series Shoot

Fast rising idol, Enrique Gil flew to Bhutan for the shoot of his upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, Princess and I. Enrique followed leading lady Kathryn Bernardo, Gretchen Barretto and Albert Martinez in the said  Himalayan   kingdom to tape major scenes for the pilot week of Princess and I.

Enrique Gil will play the role of Prince Jao, a next heir to the throne in the Kingdom by the mountains. He will be one of Kathryn's leading men which also include Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos.

Enrique was thankful to fans that after their full support in his recently concluded series, Budoy,  they are now looking forward to his pairing with Kathryn Bernardo in Princess and I. In a press interview, Enrique revealed some details about the said project.

“Parang Cinderella-type of story pero true to life. It’s a story of a long-lost princess [Kathryn]. Yung nanny kasi nung princess Pinay so inuwi niya sa Pilipinas yung princess. When she turns 19, babalik siya sa Bhutan tapos pagdating dun, nagkakilala kami not knowing that she's a real princess. Ako 'yung next heir to the throne pero ‘di kami related,” shares Enrique.

Enrique and Kathryn first worked together in the Star Cinema movie, Way Back Home from which their pairing received good reviews from fans. Enrique will also star in the upcoming movie, The Reunion  opposite Jessy Mendiola.

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Jessy Mendiola Gears For New Soap after Budoy

Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola revealed that she has a follow up project after her teleserye Budoy, which is now nearing its finale (read story here). The mestiza actress said in a press interview that she cannot reveal yet the cast or the story of her new series.

All the actress can say for now is that the cast will be big and that there will be someone who will 'return.' (Could this be a returning kapamilya from another network? It can also be from overseas or else, a big teleserye star will have her TV comeback, perhaps, Judy Ann Santos.)

Jessy also told the press that a new Jessy Mendiola will be seen in her upcoming teleserye, different in a sense that her role will not be tweetums and sweet but with a certain edge and sense of maturity. She also revealed that Gerald is not part and will not play as her love interest in the series.

Jessy will be part of an upcoming Star Cinema movie, The Reunion opposite Enrique Gil. Other Reunion cast members include Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Xian Lim, Megan Young, Kean cipriano and Matt Evans.

Can Jessy Mendiola be the next Kristine Hermosa? The girl had gone a long way after her launching teleserye, Sabel opposite the late AJ Perez and Joseph Marco. It seems that ABS-CBN is gromming her to be the next top Kapamilya leading lady. Well, good for her. We can see that this girl really worked hard for her craft.

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Budoy Is On Its Last 3 Weeks, Heartwarming Finale Nears

Top-rating Kapamilya advocacy-serye, Budoy is nearing its finale. It will be the last 3 weeks for the said teleserye topbilled by Drama prince, Gerald Anderson.

This was confirmed by Gerald Anderson, himself during a press conference or his latest clothing endorsement. The actor thanked fans for their unwvering support for Budoy.

The said series relates the life of a mentally-challenged boy who did everything just to live a normal life. A very inspiring teleserye, Budoy make waves in the whole nation not only because of the story but also due to a superb mix of cast.

Gerald agreed to cut his hair for the teleserye where he will undergo an operation (read related story here). 

Thankful members of the cast also include Janice De Belen, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Tirso Cruz III, Barbara Perez, Christian Vasquez, Mylene Dizon and Jessy Mendiola. 

Don't forget to watch Budoy as it nears its end only on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida right after E-boy.

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Matt Evans to be Kean's 'Leading Lady' in Star Cinema's 'The Reunion'

This week, the cast of the upcoming Star Cinema romantic-comedy movie, The Reunion was revealed (see details here). The said movie will invest on new team-ups consisting of some of the hottest young stars in Philippine TV today. 

Star Cinema's 'The Reunion' Movie Cast Revealed

Another romantic comedy movie from Star Cinema is in the works. This movie, entitled The Reunion will star some of the hottest young stars in television today. 

Sam Milby and Jessy Mendiola Teams Up for MMK 20

Sam Milby and Jessy Mendiola will be working together for an upcoming pre-Valentine episode of Asia's longest-running drama anthology, MMK 20. The said episode will be aired on February 4, 2012 and is directed by Raz dela Torre.