Sarah Geronimo New TV Show this 2013 Stipulated in Contract

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo recently signed a one-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. The singer-actress revealed that she is happy to remain as a Kapamilya star and is grateful that ABS-CBN still wanted her in the network.

“I am very blessed and grateful to ABS-CBN because I remain to be a Kapamilya. There’s nothing I would want more than to stay where I am now,” Sarah said.

According to Sarah, aside from her hit Sunday musical variety show “Sarah G. Live,” also included in her new contract is a drama series or a sitcom. “Hopefully, my new projects will be able to give excitement to the public and will showcase the new and more mature Sarah,” she shared.

Sarah was particularly thankful to her show “SGL” as it taught her how to be independent and mature as a performer. “I really learned a lot from the show. I’ve learned to stand up for myself and be confident in saying what I want to happen in the show. I became more involved in the song choices and ideas for the segments,” said Sarah.

Meanwhile, Sarah will be reuniting with John Lloyd Cruz this March for the third and last installment of their movie trilogy. Titled “It Takes A Man and A Woman,” the movie directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina also stars Isabelle Daza and will hit theaters soon.

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Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz Cover The Buzz Magazine February 2013 Issue

Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz are on the cover of The Buzz Magazine February 2013 issue. The two will be returning to the big screen with the last installment of the Miggy-Laida film series titled It Takes A Man and A Woman.

The Buzz Magasin February issue will be featuring the latest issues about Sarah and John Lloyd—their  respective careers and love life. Aside from John Lloyd and Sarah, the magazine will also have scoops on the hottest teen love team of today, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (KathNiel).

Also inside are fresh news about Kris Aquino, KC Concepcion, Julia Montes, Miss Universe 2012 1st runner up Janine Tugonon and a lot more.

Be updated with the latest showbiz gossips and scandals on The Buzz Magazine February 2013 issue now available in stands nationwide.

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Teaser Trailer: 'It Takes A Man and A Woman' starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo

Star Cinema has released the teaser trailer for the upcoming movie It Takes A Man and A Woman starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. The movie is the third and final installment of the Miggy-Laida film series which started with A Very Special Love (2008) and followed by You Changed My Life (2009).

It Takes a Man and a Woman sees Miggy (John Lloyd Cruz) in a relationship with a character portrayed by actress-host Isabelle Daza. Laida (Sarah Geronimo), meanwhile, is seen joining Miggy's company anew after some time working overseas. Here, the former couple try to co-exist amicably despite their history and current circumstances.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, It Takes a Man and a Woman will be released in theaters nationwide on March 30.

Watch the teaser trailer of It Takes a Man and a Woman starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo with Isabelle Daza below:

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'A Beautiful Affair' Now On Its Last 2 Weeks

Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz's comeback teleserye A Beautiful Affair is now on its last two weeks. The 'Beautiful Finale' is set to happen this January 18. 

Perhaps one of the expensive teleseryes produced by ABS-CBN, this Bea-Lloydie reunion teleserye even shot scenes in other countries, particularly in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria and in Japan, scenes of which will be witnessed on its last week.

Many fans might be surprised that the series, which is one of the most-awaited teleseryes last year will be coming to an end this early. A Beautiful Affair premiered on October 29, 2012 and early reports claimed that this will air for more than 20 weeks. However, that is not the case as it aired only for 3 months.

According to reports, the sudden ending of A Beautiful Affair is due to its lead actor John Lloyd Cruz being busy with his movie opposite Sarah Geronimo titled It Takes A Man and A Woman. The third installment of A Very Special Love, the said movie has resumed shooting and is on target for release second quarter of 2012.

On the other hand, many netizens commented that the reason the series was cut short is because of its poor ratings right after the Vienna scenes were aired. It was evident that A Beautiful Affair suffered a decline in TV ratings a month after its pilot. Other opined that the story was not focused more on Bea and John Lloyd but on the business side. Somehow, the story became conventional and boring as what they said.

Whatever the reason it ended so soon, we fans will always be thankful for bringing again Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz together in the boob tube.

Don't miss the last two weeks of A Beautiful Affair weeknights after Ina Kapatid Anak only on Primetime Bida and the premiere of Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw on January 21, replacing A Beautiful Affair.

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'The Mistress' is the Highest-Grossing Filipino Film for 2012, 3rd Highest-Grossing Film of All Time

Star Cinema's The Mistress starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo is the highest-grossing Filipino film for 2012 with a box office gross of P262.82 million. The Olivia Lamasan movie ranked third in the list of highest-grossing local movies of all time, next to The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin and No Other Woman.

Here is the list of highest-grossing Pinoy films for 2012:

(As of December 25, 2012)

1. The Mistress – P262.82-M 2. This Guy’s In Love with U, Mare! – P249.09-M 3. UnOfficially Yours – P157.25-M 4. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme – P133.96-M 5. A Secret Affair – P118.43-M 6. The Healing – P104.6-M 7. Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles – P83.35-M 8. 24/7 in Love – P75.07-M 9. The Reunion – P68.12-M 10. Moron 5 and the Crying Lady – P64.65-M 11. Born to Love You – P52.02-M 12. Corazon Ang Unang Aswang – P51.39-M 13. Every Breath U Take – P50.2-M 14. Suddenly It’s Magic – P47.2-M 15. D Kilabots – P35.6-M 16. The Mommy Returns – P30.62-M 17. Boy Pick-Up: The Movie – P25.37-M

18. Amorosa: The Revenge – P25.2-M 19. A Mother’s Story – P24.82-M 20. My Cactus Heart – P23.01-M 21. Off All The Things – P22.43-M 22. My Kontrabida Girl – P13.09-M 23. I Do Bidoo Bidoo – P12.85-M 24. The Witness – P8.62-M 25. Just One Summer – P6.16-M 26. Hitman – P5.76-M 27. Pridyider – P4.88-M 28. Bwakaw – P1.55-M 29. Rigodon – P1.28-M 30. Ang Nawawala – P1.25-M 31. Captive – P1.11-M 32. Mga Mumunting Lihim – P0.77-M 33. Sta. Niña – P0.33-M 34. Guni-Guni – No estimate reported

Highest-grossing Filipino Films of All Time

(As of December 25, 2012)

Rank	Title of Movie	Year	Box Office Gross	Studio(s)
1	The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin	2011	331.61 million	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2	No Other Woman	2011	278.39 million	Star Cinema, Viva Films
3	The Mistress	2012	262.82 million	Star Cinema
4	This Guy’s in Love with U Mare!	2012	249.09 million	Star Cinema, Viva Films
5	You Changed My Life	2009	225.21 million	Star Cinema, Viva Films
6	A Very Special Love	2008	179.25 million	Star Cinema, Viva Films
7	ÜnOfficially Yours	2012	157.25 million	Star Cinema
8	One More Chance	2007	152.78 million	Star Cinema
9	My Amnesia Girl	2010	144.82 million	Star Cinema
10	Miss You Like Crazy	2010	142.97 million	Star Cinema
11	A Love Story	2007	139.63 million	Star Cinema
12	Caregiver	2008	139.53 million	Star Cinema
13	In My Life	2009	135.74 million	Star Cinema
14	For The First Time	2008	134.70 million	Star Cinema
15	Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme	2012	133.96 million	Star Cinema, Spring Films

All figures are from Box Office Mojo

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John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's 'La Promesse' Bracelet' Available at Karat World

After the "Walang Hanggan" infinity ring comes another piece of jewelry called the "La Promesse", inspired by ABS-CBN's primetime hit, "A Beautiful Affair".

Crafted by Karat World, the "La Promesse" is a sterling silver bracelet that celebrates the romance between on-screen tandem John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. The elegant jewelry plays an integral role in the drama, both as a part of the plot and as a symbol of true love.

The La Promesse symbolizes Leon's (Cruz) vow to win Genevieve's (Alonzo) heart anew after the lovers were separated by circumstance and tradition. In "A Beautiful Affair", Leon purchased the piece in Europe before leaving for the Philippines in high hopes that he'll find Genevieve to rekindle their love.

Designed with a lock and key, the bracelet is a visual metaphor for how the beauty of commitment opens the doors for genuine, complete, and never-ending love. It features a clasp shaped like a lock with a heart-shaped hole at its center. At the other end of the bracelet is a key, which enters the clasp and closes the loop.

"The padlock is the defining feature of La Promesse," says Anna Rivera, Executive Producer of "A Beautiful Affair". "It's a powerful symbol of commitment and the resolve to fulfill a promise to the love of one's life."

As Leon and Genevieve go on their paths to fulfill their romantic destinies, fans of the show can also pursue their own vows of commitment by availing of La Promesse at Karat World. The bracelet will be offered at Karat World branches nationwide.

"A Beautiful Affair", the first television show to star the John Lloyd-Bea love team since 2008's I Love Betty La Fea, airs week nights on ABS-CBN.

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Cover Inside Showbiz Magazine December 2012 Issue

Hot tandem Kim Chiu and Xian Lim appear on the cover of Inside Showbiz magazine December 2012 issue. The KimXi couple topped Inside Showbiz' poll on this year's hottest love team and the mag will tell us why we can't get enough of the two.

Aside from Kim and Xian, who topbill Ina Kapatid Anak, another primetime bida couple, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla of Princess and I are also featured inside the mag, along with Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona, and Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz.

Sam Milby will also share inside what he can't live without while Kris Bernal says she ironed it all out with Aljur Abrenica. All these and more on Inside Showbiz magazine now available in stands for only P100.

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'A Beautiful Affair' Grand Fans Day at SM Skydome this November 25

John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and the rest of the cast of A Beautiful Affair give its fans back-to-back treats in the top-rating Kapamilya teleserye’s Grand Fans Day on Sunday (Nov 25), 4 p.m. at the SM City North Edsa Skydome.

Bond with the cast and enjoy a day of entertainment and fun-filled activities, including the launch of the much-awaited A Beautiful Affair official soundtrack (OST) under Star Records. The teleserye’s theme song “After All” performed by Martin Nievera and Vina Morales with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra is the soundtrack’s carrier single.

John Lloyd and Bea also sing for the very first time “Naaalala Ka,” a track from the A Beautiful Affair OST that is currently available at Astroplus outlets nationwide. Each album purchased at Astroplus entitles a buyer to two tickets for the Fans Day which can be redeemed at Skydome’s ticket booth. Also performing at this special one-time event are Kapamilya artists Yeng Constantino, Richard Poon, and Liezel Garcia who are featured in the soundtrack.

The Grand Fans Day also marks the launch of John Lloyd & Bea: A Starstudio Special, an exclusive edition of the magazine that traces the John Lloyd-Bea love team’s ten colorful years with never-before-seen photos and special features. Each issue purchased at National Bookstore outlets is equivalent to a single ticket to the Fans Day.

Continue watching A Beautiful Affair  after Ina Kapatid Anak  on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For updates, visit abeautifulaffair.abs-cbn.com, like www.facebook.com/ABeautifulAffairPH or follow @OfficialABA on Twitter.

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Video: 24/7 in Love Star-Studded Premiere Night

Star Magic's 20th anniversary presentation, 24/7 in Love had its red carpet premiere on November 20 at the SM Megamall. The premiere night was attended by the lead stars of the movie who arrived with their respective partners in the film.

The movie 24/7 in Love is topbilled by Star Magic's brightest stars including Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Bea Alonzo, Zanjoe Marudo, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Maja Salvador, Diether Ocampo, Pokwang, Sam Milby, Zaijian Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat.

Quick links:

24/7 in Love Official Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster

Cinema teaser trailer—OST Music video and Lyrics—Main Plot

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, Dado Lumibao, John-D Lazatin and Frasco Santos Mortiz, 24/7 in Love is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

Here's a video the the successful red carpet premiere of 24/7 in Love:

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Angelica and John Lloyd's Vietnam Rendezvous in 24/7 in Love

Shot in Vietnam for 10 days, not only is love the fruit of their hard labor but also a very special episode in Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love.”

Revenge, is exactly what Verna (Angelica Panganiban) wanted upon learning about the infidelity of her husband. With the hopes of restoring herself, she goes to Vietnam for a vacation. And as she takes a break from all the despair of her troubled marriage, there she meets a Filipino waiter named Elvis (John Lloyd Cruz). Vietnam, and Elvis have become Verna’s refuge, but an escape can only do so much. Will Verna have the strength to face her past and the outcome of her choices?

Quick links:

24/7 in Love Official Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster

Cinema teaser trailer—OST Music video and Lyrics—Main Plot

Filmed in Hanoi, director John-D Lazatin expresses his thanks to John Lloyd and Angelica for being very pleasant to work with. “Since both John Lloyd and Angelica are such good actors it was a very positive experience. Tapos siyempre si John Lloyd sobrang galing na rin na artista, first time ko siyang i-direk sa big screen so I’d like to think na sana all directors get to work with him.” The story of the episode, he adds, teaches audiences the lesson of setting priorities, reaching for your dreams and standing by one’s decisions.

And of course, the relaxing atmosphere in Vietnam, nurtured the now blossoming love story of Angelica and John Lloyd. Watch how their chemistry on and off the screen unfolded, don’t miss “24/7 In Love” on November 21 in theaters nationwide.

Also part of “24/7 In Love” are other Star Magic artists including John Lapus, Maricar Reyes, Jayson Gainza, Matt Evans, Nina Dolino, Joseph Marco, Jason Francisco, Helga Krapf, Andrei Felix, Seppi Borromeo, and Ian Rusell.

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24/7 in Love Main Plot Revealed, KathNiel's Role Pivotal

In celebration of the 20 magical years of the country's most accomplished celebrity home—ABS-CBN Star Magic, Star Cinema proudly brings brings together an ensemble of celebrity royalty that will happen only once in a lifetime in the most anticipated movie of the year, 24/7 in Love.

The romance anthology 24/7 in Love is topbilled by Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Sam Milby, Diether Ocampo, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, and Pokwang.

Quick links:

24/7 in Love Official Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster

Cinema teaser trailer—OST Music video and Lyrics

Under the directions of John-D Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz, Frasco Santos Mortiz and Dado Lumibao, the Star Magic 20th anniversary film 24/7 in Love premieres this November 21 in theaters nationwide.

Below is the main plot of 24/7 in Love:

The story revolves around Jane (Kathryn) in her search for answers on 'What will people do before the world ends?' to be her video entry to win tickets to the concert of her her ultimate crush, Billy Fernandez (Daniel).  In her quest to find the answers to her question, she met different people who will tell her how powerful true love can be. Among them were a 40-year old virgin named Virgie (Pokwang) who will meet a gigolo Charles (Sam Milby); the hopeless romantic secretary Barbara (Maja) helping his boss Ken (Diet) with personal issues; Verna (Angel) who went to vacation in Vietnam and will meet a waiter Elvis (John Lloyd); Belle (Bea) who is in love with gay best friend Butch (Zanjoe); a 35 year old mentally challenged Mike (Piolo) with child stars Zaijan & Xyriel; and an active account executive Patty ( Kim) who wanted to get Alvin (Gerald) as a model for their company.

Photo courtesy of Star Magic

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