Meteor Garden Fever Hits the Philippines Once More, Barbie Xu Tweets Support

The Meteor Fever is officially on! Filipinos all over the world warmly received the return of the “Meteor Garden” on Philippine television Monday afternoon, as part of ABS-CBN’s celebration of more than ten years of Asianovelas in the country.

For its pilot telecast, “Meteor Garden” hit a national TV rating of 16.2% compared to two of its rival programs from GMA, “Innamorata” (9.3%) and “Borrowed Wife” (9.6%), according to data from Kantar Media.

The phenomenal Taiwanese series also trended worldwide via social networking site Twitter and swept five out of the top ten worldwide trending topics.

Even Shan Cai herself, Barbie Xu, showed her support and tweeted about the much-awaited comeback of “Meteor Garden.”

“I heard the Philippines is going to play ‘Meteor Garden’ again. Thank you for your overwhelming love and continued support. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as you loved it ten years ago. Thank you and I hope to see you again soon,” said Barbie in her personal Twitter account @itsbarbiexu.

Nostalgic tweets poured from netizens who reminisced their younger years back when the Meteor Fever first hit in 2003. Filipinos online also raved about the gorgeous boys of F4, Dao Ming Si’s pineapple hairstyle, the red card, and even requests for the Asianovela’s weekend replays.

ABS-CBN’s newest afternoon series “Moon of Desire” also created a buzz last Monday after it launched back-to-back with “Meteor Garden.”

Viewers warmly received the story of Ayla (Meg Imperial) and scored 16.6% in national TV rating vs GMA’s “Villa Quintana” with 9.7%. The show also landed a spot in the top Twitter trending topics worldwide.

Don’t get left behind and watch afternoon’s televisions newest summer habit. Watch “Moon of Desire” after “It’s Showtime” followed by “Meteor Garden” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

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Meteor Garden Premieres March 31 on ABS-CBN and Jeepney TV

On May 2003, Meteor Garden changed the landscape of Philippine television. This summer, the Asianovela that started it all will return to the First and True Home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN.

The Meteor Fever is back with the comeback of the original F4 Jerry Yan (Dao Ming Si), Vic Zhou (Hua Ze Lei), Ken Zhu (Xi Men) and Vanness Wu (Mei Zuo) with Barbie Hsu as the strong-willed girl Shan Cai. 

For the first time, Meteor Garden will air on two channels (on the same day)—ABS-CBN and Jeepney TV. Catch the premiere of Meteor Garden this March 31 on ABS-CBN after It's Showtime and on Jeepney TV at 8:00 pm. 

Watch the nostalgic teaser of the return of Meteor Garden on ABS-CBN below.

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My Girlfriend is a Gumiho Returns on Kapamilya Gold, Trends on Twitter Worldwide

The funny love story between an ordinary guy and a mythical creature called ‘gumiho’ returns in afternoon TV as ABS-CBN, in celebration of its more than a decade of being the first and true home of Asianovelas, brings back the hit Koreanovela “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” beginning Monday (Mar 17).

The series hasn’t started yet but it already landed among the top Twitter trending topics worldwide recently after netizens tweeted it upon seeing a teaser plug aired on ABS-CBN.

Re-experience the romance and relive the 100 days spent by Dae Woong with Mi Ho to return a favor after the gumiho saved his life.

As Dae Woong gets to know Mi Ho more, he falls in love with her despite the odd fact that she is a nine-tailed fox guised as a beautiful woman.

But Mi Ho’s desire to become a normal human being gets in the way and after their 100-day long pact, Dae Woong’s life must end before Mi Ho gets what she’s been wanting for in her eternal life.

Don’t miss “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” beginning Monday (Mar 17), 5:15 PM, after “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” in Kapamilya Gold. Asianovela fans must also watch out for ABS-CBN’s ultimate throwback as it re-runs the Asianovela that started it all, “Meteor Garden,” very soon.

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Meteor Garden Returns on ABS-CBN this March (Teaser)

This is the ultimate throwback! In celebration of 10 years of being the first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN proudly brings back the Asianovela that started it all, Meteor Garden.

Meteor Garden is a 2001 Taiwanese TV adaptation of the hit Japanese shōjo manga series, Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango), written by Yoko Kamio. The said drama starred Barbie Hsu as Shan Cai, Jerry Yan as Dao Ming Si, Vic Zhou as Hua Ze Lei, Ken Chu as Xi Men and Vanness Wu as Mei Zuo.

First aired in the Philippines summer of 2003 and went on to be the highest-rating Asianovela in the country, Meteor Garden returns on ABS-CBN this March 31 airing after It's Showtime. There will also be a primetime telecast on Jeepney TV at 8:00 pm. 

Watch the nostalgic teaser of the return of Meteor Garden on ABS-CBN below.

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Moon of Desire Teaser Trailer | The Hottest Teleserye this Summer

ABS-CBN has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming afternoon series Moon of Desire starring Meg Imperial, JC de Vera, Ellen Adarna, Dominic Roque and newbie Miko Raval.

Moon of Desire centers on Ayla, a young lady with hypertrichosis but a secret will make her this beautiful and sexy woman who will be desired by many. The Kapamilya afternoon teleserye is directed by FM Reyes and will premiere on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold this March 31.

Watch the teaser trailer of Moon of Desire below featuring its lead star Meg Imperial with JC, Ellen, Dominic and Miko.

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Meg Imperial Topbills Sexiest Summer Teleserye Moon of Desire

Meg Imperial’s time to take the spotlight has come. And this summer, she takes the lead in ABS-CBN’s sexiest and most desirable afternoon series “Moon of Desire,” which premieres on March 31 in Kapamilya Gold.

“It still hasn’t sunk in yet. I’m excited, and at the same time nervous because this is a first, and I have no idea how viewers will receive the show or my performance,” explained Meg. “I thank ABS-CBN for this chance and for entrusting me with this show.”

When asked how ready she is for her big break, Meg said she is confident that she can take on the challenge.

“I think I am ready and even if I am not, I just have to be ready. I believe that everything happens at the right time, and it’s not as if I was randomly chosen. I prepared and waited for this moment just like everybody else,” said Meg.

PHOTOS: The Cast of Moon of Desire

Joining Meg to further heat up this new offering are equally hot and gorgeous Kapamilya male stars JC De Vera, Dominic Roque, and model-turned-actor Miko Raval. Who does Meg think is the most desirable among the three?

“For me, it’s JC. Physically, I think his skin color and physique suitS his personality. I also know him better than Dom and Miko. He’s a really good actor.” she said.

Meg started appearing on television at age ten. Even as a child, Meg knew that she wanted to be in the show business, and didn’t mind taking on bit roles as long as she found herself in front of the camera.

The 21-year-old actress got her big break on the big screen in 2013 when she starred in the sexy flick “Menor De Edad.” It was a tough call for her to go daring in the said movie, but it opened doors for her because soon she began receiving offers for TV projects.

As a Kapamilya, Meg appeared in “Be Careful with My Heart,” “ASAP,” “It’s Showtime” and two “MMK” episodes before finally playing the role of Gina in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma.”

She again ventured into the movie scene via the film adaptation of Bob Ong’s book “ABNKKBSNPLAko?!” which earned her praises for her portrayal of Portia, the lesbian friend of lead star Jericho Rosales.

Watch out for Meg as she plays the role of Ayla in afternoon TV’s most desirable series “Moon of Desire” premiering on March 31 in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates, like the show’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MoonofDesire.

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My Girlfriend is a Gumiho Returns on ABS-CBN this March 17 (Full Trailer)

The "hoi hoi couple" is back! Witness a different kind of love story in the hit romantic Asianovela My Girlfriend is a Gumiho returning on ABS-CBN this March 17.

Hitting Philippine shores for the first time in 2011, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho chronicles the story of Gu Mi Ho, a nine-tailed fox (gumiho) who wanted to be a human being. She will meet Cha Dae Woong, an instrument to realize her goal. However, everything will change as they develop feelings toward each other.

How far can Mi Ho (Shin Min-ah) go in order to get what she's been wanting all her lifetime? Will Dae Woong (Lee Seung-gi) love Miho even though she is a gumiho? Can they sacrifice everything for their love?

"Don't miss the exciting return of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho this Monday (March 17), 5:15 PM on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold replacing Skip Beat. Watch the full trailer below.

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Skip Beat ABS-CBN Full Trailer | Starring Super Junior Siwon and Donghae

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer of upcoming Asianovela Skip Beat starring Super Junior Siwon and Donghae with one of Taiwan's most adored actresses Ivy Chen.

Skip Beat is about Nikki (Ivy Chen) who sacrificed her university life in order to support her childhood friend and romantic goal Sam (Lee Donghae) in his pop idol career. 

However, when she learned that she's just been used by the guy, the Nikki decided to enter the entertainment world and become a bigger star to get back at him. In her journey to stardom, she will meet top star Kean (Choi Siwon) who will motivate her to become even better.

Skip Beat premieres Monday (February 24) 5:15 pm on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold replacing Princess Hours. Watch the Skip Beat ABS-CBN full trailer below.

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Skip Beat of Super Junior Siwon and Donghae Premieres February 24 on ABS-CBN

Certified Asian superstars Siwon and Donghae of Super Junior are now Kapamilya with one of the most adored Taiwanese actresses Ivy Chen. The three will star in the latest ABS-CBN Asianovela Skip Beat.

SKIP BEAT! starring Ivy Chen and Suju members Siwon and Donghae
is next Asianovela to premiere on ABS-CBN

Skip Beat (also known as Extravagant Challenge) is a Taiwanese television drama based on the manga of the same name by Yoshiki Nakamura. A joint production between Taiwan and Japan, the live action adaptation stars Korean celebrities Choi Siwon and Lee Donghae of Super Junior.

Watch: Skip Beat ABS-CBN Teaser

Skip Beat is about a girl (Ivy Chen) who sacrificed her university life in order to support her childhood friend and romantic goal (Lee Donghae) in his pop idol career. 

However, when she learned that she's just been used by the guy, the girl decided to enter the entertainment world and become a bigger star to get back at him. In her journey to stardom, she will meet a top star (Choi Siwon) who will motivate her to become even better.

ABS-CBN has already started airing teasers for this upcoming kilig Asianovela. Since boy band members were cast, they also performed the show's theme song. Super Junior-M (a subgroup of Suju singing in Mandarin) did the opening theme titled S.O.L.O (Glamorous Solo Show) while Donghae and Henry sang the ending theme That's Love.

Skip Beat is slated to air this February 24 on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold, replacing Princess Hours which is now on its last two weeks.

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ABS-CBN 1st Quarter Teleseryes to Watch Out For this 2014

ABS-CBN revealed its upcoming teleseryes for the first quarter of 2014 in a trade event held Thursday night at One Esplanade, Pasay City. The trade launch was hosted by Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda.

One of the upcoming ABS-CBN primetime teleseryes to watch out for this quarter is MARS RAVELO'S DYESEBEL starring Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Andi Eigenmann, Dawn Zulueta, Gabby Concepcion, Eula Valdes, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Bangs Garcia, Neil Coleta, David Chua, Young JV, Markki Stroem, Nico Antonio, Bodie Cruz, Erin Ocampo, Ogie Diaz and Ai Ai Delas Alas.

Another series coming this March is the period action-drama IKAW LAMANG starring Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca with Cherie Gil, Ronaldo Valdez, Cherry Pie Picache, Tirso Cruz III, John Estrada,  Angel Aquino, Meryll Soriano, Daria Ramirez, Spanky Manikan, Ronnie Lazaro and Lester Llansang.

Also watch out for Bea Alonzo's most challenging role to date in SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON with Albert Martinez, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Maricar Reyes, Michelle Vito, Francis Magundayao and two of of the most respected veteran actors in the country, Ms. Anita Linda and Ms. Susan Roces.

Julia Barretto will be launched  to full stardom in MIRA BELLA where she will be paired with Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion. Also part of the series are Pokwang, Mylene Dizon, John 'Sweet' Lapus, Mika dela Cruz and James Blanco.

Meanwhile, summer afternoons will get even hotter with the premiere of MOON OF DESIRE starring desirable actors JC de Vera, Meg Imperial, Dominic Roque and Ellen Adarna. Also joining the Kapamilya Gold series are Carmi Martin, Perla Bautista, Veyda Inoval, Beauty Gonzales, Franco Daza, Djanin Cruz and newcomer Miko Raval.

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National TV Ratings (January 9): It's Showtime, Kapamilya Gold Winner Nationwide

ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime and it's afternoon block Kapamilya Gold are consistently beating rival program and blocks. On Thursday (January 9), It's Showtime scored 12.9% TV ratings vs 11.3% of Eat Bulaga nationwide while Kapamilya Gold also won in the race.

Meanwhile, Primetime Bida is still the most-watched on primetime with leaders Honesto, TV Patrol, Got to Believe and Annaliza.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on January 9, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (Replay) (0.6%) vs. Born To Be Wild (Replay) (0.8%)

Umagang Kay Ganda (4.2%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.0%)

Kris Tv (5.7%) vs. Detective Conan (5.8%) / Pokemon (5.9%)

Ultraman Mebius (5.7%) vs. Doraemon (6.1%)

Kuroko’s Basketball (5.4%) vs. Bleach (6.4%)

Naruto Shippuuden (6.0%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.3%)

Crazy Love (8.3%) vs. Shaman King (6.4%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (4.7%)

Minute To Win It (11.8%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (5.2%)

Be Careful With My Heart (18.1%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.8%)

It’s Showtime (12.9%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.3%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Type Kita… Walang Kokontra’ (10.7%) vs. Villa Quintana (8.1%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (7.8%)

Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.2%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (8.3%) / Princess Hours (11.9%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Guni Guni’ (7.7%)

Annaliza (22.5%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (9.8%)

TV Patrol (26.4%) vs. 24 Oras (15.6%) vs. Aksyon (3.7%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.1%) / Madam Chairman (3.1%)

Honesto (27.8%) vs. Adarna (14.0%) vs. For Love or Money (2.4%)

Got To Believe (23.1%) / Maria Mercedes (13.5%) vs. Kapuso Primetime Cinema ‘Marmaduke’ (15.7%) vs. Positive (1.3%)

When A Man Falls In Love (7.6%) vs. A 100-Year Legacy (7.9%) vs. Dayo (0.6%)

Bandila (3.7%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (5.0%) vs. Pilipinas News (0.8%) / Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.4%)

Banana Nite (1.5%) vs. Alisto! (3.3%) / Tim Yap Show (1.4%)

O Shopping (0.4%) vs. The Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. (0.9%)

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National TV Ratings (December 3-4): It's Showtime Consistently Beats Eat Bulaga

ABS-CBN' It's Showtime is consistent in being the number 1 noontime show in the country. The Kapamilya program beats rival Eat Bulaga on December 3 and 4 according to TV ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Primetime Bida and Kapamilya Gold also solidify the network's weekdays leadership with programs figuring at higher ranks in the Top 20 most-watched nationwide. 

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV-5 among Total Philippines (Urban + Rural) on December 3-4, 2013 according to Kantar Media:

December 3 (Tue) Comparative Data:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / Mutya Ng Masa (Replay) (0.5%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (Replay) (2.0%)

Umagang Kay Ganda (3.8%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.1%)

Kris Tv (4.5%) vs. Dragon Ball (5.2%) / Pokemon (6.6%)

Power Rangers Samurai (5.5%) vs. One Piece (7.7%)

Jackie Chan Fantasia (4.6%) vs. Bleach (7.6%)

Mr. Bean (5.9%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.1%)

Crazy Love (7.8%) vs. Shaman King (7.0%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.3%)

Minute To Win It (12.3%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (6.6%)

Be Careful With My Heart (19.5%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.3%)

It’s Showtime (12.5%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.5%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Enteng Ng Ina Mo’ (11.5%) vs. Villa Quintana (8.2%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (7.8%)

Galema Anak Ni Zuma (12.3%) / Mutya Ng Masa (8.3%) / Princess Hours (12.1%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Inang Yaya Mother Nanny’ (8.0%)

Annaliza (22.6%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (12.4%) vs. Aksyon (4.7%)

TV Patrol (26.3%) vs. 24 Oras (15.3%) vs. Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.7%) / Madam Chairman (3.7%)

Honesto (28.6%) vs. Adarna (14.0%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (4.2%)

Got To Believe (25.9%) vs. Genesis (13.1%)

Maria Mercedes (20.4%) vs. Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas (13.1%)

When A Man Falls In Love (10.2%) vs. A 100-Year Legacy (7.1%) vs. Numero (1.8%) / Pilipinas News (1.0%)

Bandila (3.5%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.0%) vs. Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.5%)

Banana Nite (1.7%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (2.4%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup (0.4%)

O Shopping (0.4%) vs. Tim Yap Show (0.9%)

December 4 (Wed) Comparative Data:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.6%) / My Puhunan (Replay) (0.8%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (Replay) (1.5%)

Umagang Kay Ganda (3.8%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.6%)

Kris Tv (5.0%) vs. Dragon Ball (5.3%) / Pokemon (6.9%)

Power Rangers Samurai (4.5%) vs. One Piece (7.7%)

Jackie Chan Fantasia (4.7%) vs. Bleach (7.5%)

Mr. Bean (6.1%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.3%)

Crazy Love (8.8%) vs. Shaman King (7.0%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (4.6%)

Minute To Win It (12.5%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (5.2%) Be Careful With My Heart (18.0%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (7.7%)

It’s Showtime (13.1%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.1%)

Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘D Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh’ (10.9%) vs. Villa Quintana (8.2%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (8.1%)

Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.5%) / My Puhunan (7.7%) / Princess Hours (12.5%) vs. GMA ‘Happily Ever After’ Blockbusters (7.8%)

Annaliza (22.7%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (11.9%)

TV Patrol (26.8%) vs. 24 Oras (15.7%) vs. Aksyon (5.0%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.9%) / Madam Chairman (3.9%)

Honesto (30.3%) vs. Adarna (14.6%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (3.7%)

Got To Believe (27.9%) vs. Genesis (12.2%)

Maria Mercedes (20.7%) vs. Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas (12.2%)

When A Man Falls In Love (8.8%) vs. A 100-Year Legacy (7.4%) vs. History With Lourd Tsismis Noon Kasaysayan Ngayon (2.1%)

Bandila (3.4%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.5%) vs. Pilipinas News (1.2%) / Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.8%)

Banana Nite (1.2%) / O Shopping (0.3%) vs. Born To Be Wild (1.9%) / Tim Yap Show (0.7%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (0.3%)

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National TV Ratings (August 19 and 22): Kapamilya Gold Loses Luster to Afternoon Prime

ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold is slowly losing the game to rival Afternoon Prime, apparent on the nationwide TV ratings released by Kantar Media for August 19 and 22 with only one of its program figuring in the daytime top 10.

The Love Story of Kang Chi is Kapamilya Gold's saving grace debuting strong and winning over it's rival Koreanovela My Daughter Seo-Young. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Primetime Bida is still unbeatable with all its programs winning over rival shows.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on August 19 and 22, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

August 19, 2013 (Monday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful with My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 24.1% 2. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 15.9% 3. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 15.5% 4. Mga Basang Sisiw (GMA-7) - 15.0% 5. Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) - 14.4% 6. Maghihintay Pa Rin (GMA-7) - 14.3% 7. The Love Story of Kang Chi (ABS-CBN) - 14.0% 8. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.8% 9. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 12.2% 10. Doraemon (GMA-7) - 11.9%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 35.7% 2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 32.9% 3. Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - 30.2% 4. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN) - 24.7% 5. Annaliza (ABS-CBN)/24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.6% 6. Anna KareNina (GMA-7) - 20.0% 7. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 17.7% 8. Binoy Henyo (GMA-7) - 15.0% 9. My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7) - 14.7% 10. That Winter, The Wind Blows (ABS-CBN) - 9.8%
August 22, 2013 (Thursday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 21.4% 2. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 15.6% 3. Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) - 15.0% 4. Mga Basang Sisiw (GMA-7) - 13.9% 5. Minute to Win It (ABS-CBN) - 13.6% 6. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.3% 7. Maghihintay Pa Rin (GMA-7) - 13.2% 8. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 12.0% 9. The Love Story Of Kang Chi (ABS-CBN) - 11.6% 10. Mojacko (GMA-7) - 11.0%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 36.0% 2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 30.4% 3. Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - 28.3% 4. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN) - 26.3% 5. Annaliza (ABS-CBN) - 22.4% 6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 20.2% 7. Anna Karenina (GMA-7) - 18.5% 8. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 17.6% 9. Binoy Henyo (GMA-7) - 13.3% 10. My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7) - 12.7%

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The Love Story of Kang Chi (Gu Family Book) Premieres August 19 on ABS-CBN (Full Trailer)

ABS-CBN will bring another well-loved Korean drama The Love Story of Kang Chi (aka Gu Family Book; Kang Chi, The Beginning) starring Asian superstars Lee Seung-gi (My Girlfriend is a Gumiho) and Bae Suzy (Dream High).

The Love Story of Kang Chi is an action historical drama about a half man-half monster who is searching for a centuries-old book that according to gumiho legend, contains the secret to becoming human. In the said epic melodrama, Lee Seung-gi plays Kang-chi, a half-man, half-gumiho who longs to become fully human. He will eventually fall in love with Yeo-wool (Suzy), a martial arts instructor.

The Love Story of Kang Chi (Gu Family Book) will premiere this August 19 on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold replacing Absolute Boyfriend. Watch the ABS-CBN full trailer below featuring the theme song Sabay Natin by Daniel Padilla.

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Ejay Falcon's 'Dugong Buhay' Extended Until September

Due to consistent high ratings and public demand, ABS-CBN’s afternoon series “Dugong Buhay” starring Kapamilya Gold hunk Ejay Falcon has been extended until September this year.

“The whole cast and crew are so happy about the extension of our show. It only proves that all our efforts and hardwork pay off and that we get to entertain a lot of people,” said Ejay. “I am also glad that our viewers will get to know the new Victor better and that they will be part of his future life battles.”

Since “Dugong Buhay” premiered last April, afternoon viewers instantly got hooked with the TV remake of Carlo J. Caparas’ novel and cinematic production of the hit Kapamilya action-drama series directed by Toto Natividad.

The narrative of “Dugong Buhay” is so striking that Ejay himself is fascinated with its story and his well-known character Victor. “I’m so connected with my role that sometimes I feel that we are one and the same person. But in real life, I am just like Victor who values his family so much.”

Ejay further shared that TV viewers will surely get more hooked with their show as the next episodes will feature intense action-packed encounters among the powerful men of the De Lara family.

“There are still a lot of heavy action and dramatic scenes that our viewers should watch out for. They should witness how extreme fury would consume Victor and what he would do to destroy his own family,” shared Ejay.

Don’t miss the heart-pounding scenes in “Dugong Buhay” every afternoon after “My Little Juan” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom in Twitter.

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National TV Ratings (April 8-9): Kapamilya Gold Overshadows Afternoon Prime

ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold totally beat GMA-7 Afternoon Prime according to the national TV ratings provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

Kapamilya Gold programs such as Dugong Buhay, May Isang Pangarap and Kahit Konting Pagtingin figured on the top 10 daytime programs nationwide for April 8 and 9 while Afternoon Prime shows were nowhere to be found in the daytime top rankings.

Meanwhile, Be Careful With My Heartremained strong despite competition from child wonder Ryzza Mae Dizon. Juan Dela Cruz, on the other hand, was still on top of the primetime rankings.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on April 8-9, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

April 8, 2013 (Monday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 24.4% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 19.5% 3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.5% 4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.4% 5. Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 13.0% 6. Atashin’ Chi (GMA-7) - 12.6% 7. The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) - 11.7% 8. Ohlala Couple (ABS-CBN) - 11.6% 9. Dugong Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 11.0% 10. Doraemon (GMA-7) - 10.6%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 34.2% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 33.5% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 26.2% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 21.7% 5. Indio (GMA-7) - 18.3% 6. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 16.6% 7. Little Champ (ABS-CBN) - 16.4% 8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 15.6% 9. Love and Lies (GMA-7) - 14.2% 10. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
April 9, 2013 (Tuesday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 27.6% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 20.9% 3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 15.7% 4. Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 12.5% 5. May Isang Pangarap (ABS-CBN) - 12.4% 6. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.3% 7. Ohlala Couple (ABS-CBN)/Atashin’ Chi (GMA-7) - 12.0% 8. Dugong Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 11.8% 9. Kahit Konting Pagtingin (ABS-CBN) - 11.4% 10. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 10.7%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 35.8% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 33.1% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 27.9% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 22.2% 5. Little Champ (ABS-CBN) - 18.8% 6. Indio (GMA-7) - 18.0% 7. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 16.9% 8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 15.4% 9. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) - 13.7% 10. Love and Lies (GMA-7) - 13.2%

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National TV Ratings (March 19-21): It's Showtime Beats Eat Bulaga; Kahit Konting Pagtingin Ratings Improved

ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime is truly up in the ratings game as it beats Eat Bulaga several times, including the one on Wednesday, March 20. Noontime is just a battle between these ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows and the existence of Willie's show did not make much difference.

Meanwhile, Kahit Konting Pagtingin's ratings improved since it was moved to Kapamilya Gold. It got a two-digit rating on Thursday, the highest one it has registered in the afternoon slot.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on March 19-21, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

March 19, 2013 (Tuesday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 24.8% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 16.8% 3. Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) - 11.7% 4. Ohlala Couple (ABS-CBN) - 11.5% 5. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.2% 6. Kahit Konting Pagtingin (ABS-CBN) - 9.7% 7. May Isang Pangarap (ABS-CBN)/Atashin’ Chi (GMA-7) - 9.3% 8. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 9.0% 9. Pororo (GMA-7) - 8.9% 10. PHR Paraiso (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 33.2% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 32.4% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 24.6% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 23.8% 5. Indio (GMA-7) - 18.7% 6. Little Champ (ABS-CBN) - 17.1% 7. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 16.1% 8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 15.7% 9. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) - 13.9% 10. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 13.1%
March 20, 2013 (Wednesday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 26.6% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 17.5% 3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.4% 4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.7% 5. Ohlala Couple (ABS-CBN) - 11.6% 6. Atashin’ Chi (GMA-7) - 10.8% 7. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 10.3% 8. One Piece (GMA-7) - 9.9% 9. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 9.5% 10. Pororo (GMA-7) - 9.4%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 33.6% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 33.3% 3. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 25.2% 4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 25.1% 5. Indio (GMA-7) - 18.5% 6. Little Champ (ABS-CBN) - 16.5% 7. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 15.6% 8. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) - 15.4% 9. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 14.9% 10. Temptation Of Wife (GMA-7) - 14.4%
March 21, 2013 (Thursday)
Daytime: 1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) - 25.9% 2. Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) - 18.2% 3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.2% 4. Ohlala Couple (ABS-CBN) - 12.1% 5. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.9% 6. Kahit Konting Pagtingin (ABS-CBN) - 11.2% 7. One Piece (GMA-7) - 11.1% 8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 10.8% 9. PHR Paraiso (ABS-CBN)/Atashin’ Chi (GMA-7) - 10.7% 10. Pororo (GMA-7) - 10.1%	Primetime: 1. Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) - 35.6% 2. Ina Kapatid Anak (ABS-CBN) - 33.3% 3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 29.6% 4. Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) - 22.7% 5. Little Champ (ABS-CBN) - 19.5% 6. Indio (GMA-7) - 18.8% 7. Mundo Mo’y Akin (GMA-7) - 16.9% 8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 15.9% 9. Temptation Of Wife (GMA-7) - 14.5% 10. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) - 13.0%

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