John Lloyd Cruz Leaves Home Sweetie Home

Because of work, hit sitcom star John Lloyd Cruz has to make an exit as his character Romeo on this week’s episode of “Home Sweetie Home”.

This Sunday (March 2), Romeo leaves his wife Julie (Toni Gonzaga) behind to spend one day and one night out of town for a company presentation. Without him around, Julie finds herself constantly missing her husband. She ends up deciding that she needs to find ways to keep her mind off what could be happening to Romeo.

Romeo, on the other hand, starts to miss Julie—but will he be able to do the right thing if his friends and officemates Chris (Joross Gamboa) and Glenn (Ketchup Eusebio) drag him to pleasurable temptations?

Don’t miss out on “Home Sweetie Home” and the Kapamilya comedy shows, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” airs on Saturdays after “Maalaala Mo Kaya”, “Banana Nite” airs weekdays after “Bandila”, “LUV U” airs Sundays after “ASAP 19”, “Goin’ Bulilit” airs Sundays after “TV Patrol Weekend”, and “Home Sweetie Home” airs Sundays after “Goin’ Bulilit”.

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The Making of John Lloyd and Toni's Home Sweetie Home: Meet the Characters

Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home is set to make waves this new year with the first ever television team up of John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. The two will be playing a married couple living with their extended family.

John Lloyd and Toni will be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico J Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Home Sweetie Home (click here to watch the full trailer) premieres January 5 (Sunday) after Goin’ Bulilit. Meet the characters of ABS-CBN's newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home in the video below:

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Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz's Home Sweetie Home Premieres January 5

In the Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom that’s set to make waves as the new year kicks off, blockbuster star John Lloyd Cruz and favorite multimedia sweetheart Toni Gonzaga will be starring in a their comeback as a duo with the launch of the all-new “Home Sweetie Home”.

The two stars have long been expressing their excitement for the project’s kick-off, which has been much anticipated over the past months as John Lloyd and Toni will finally be breaking even more barriers venturing into “Home Sweetie Home”.

Watch: Home Sweetie Home Full Trailer

Toni was especially surprised to hear the news that she was to be cast in this new hilarious sitcom, excited that her and John Lloyd will be taking on television together for the first time.

“This will be our first time together on TV, so I hope everyone will get to be a part of it. I hope they enjoy,” Toni said in a report with ABS-CBN News. The last time the two shared the screen was in their side-by-side stint in the movie “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010.

Four years after, in “Home Sweetie Home,” the two will be playing the a married couple and their extended family, leading to the silly things that could happen in that situation.

John Lloyd and Toni will also be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Don’t miss out on the pilot episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing on Sundays starting January 5 after “Goin’ Bulilit”.

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Home Sweetie Home Full Trailer - John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer of newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. The show is the second team up of JLC and Toni after My Amnesia Girl and their first on TV.

Also starring Sandy Andolong, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado and Rico J. Puno with Jason Gainza, Mitoy Yonting, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio and Eda Nolan, Home Sweetie Home will premiere January 5, 2014 after Goin' Bulilit.

Watch the full trailer of Home Sweetie Home below:

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Dugong Buhay Airs Explosive Finale on September 27

ABS-CBN’s top caliber afternoon action-drama series “Dugong Buhay” will treat viewers with a finale week filled with explosive scenes and heart-stomping revelations.

According to one of the show’s lead actor Ejay Falcon, who is well known now by viewers as Victor, their team is elated with the success attained by “Dugong Buhay.”

“For six months on air, it’s great to know that a lot of viewers are deeply connected with our story and characters,” said Ejay. “We’re proud to say that since our pilot episode, we were able to fulfill our promise of giving the audience a beautiful and a primetime-quality action-drama series that will wake up the blood of afternoon viewers.”

Now Victor’s real identity as a true De Lara has been revealed, will Enrique (Christian Vasquez), Isabel (Sunshine Cruz) and Rafael (Arjo Atayde) finally start rebuild their family shattered by violence and deception? Will brothers Victor and Rafael finally unite or will a new war spark up?

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Toto Natividad, also part of the “Dugong Buhay” cast are Arjo, Sunshine, Christian, Yam Concepcion, Nonie Buencamino, Jed Montero, Ketchup Eusebio, Ana Capri, Lito Pimentel and Ronnie Quizon.

Don’t miss the last week of “Dugong Buhay,” every afternoon, after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. 

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'Dugong Buhay' of Ejay Falcon Airs this April on ABS-CBN; Full Trailer Released

ABS-CBN has just released the full trailer of the upcoming teleserye Dugong Buhay. The said action-drama series is topbilled by Ejay Falcon, Arjo Atayde, Jed Montero and Yam Concepcion.

Dugong Buhay is an ABS-CBN remake of the famous work of Carlo J. Caparas which is also made into movie in 1983 starring Bong Revilla. The show is set to replace PHR Paraiso this April 2013 on Kapamilya Gold.

Directed by Toto Natividad, Dugong Buhay also stars Lito Pimentel, Ana Capri, Nonie Buencamino, Christian Vasquez, Dominic Roque, Sunshine Cruz, Arthur Acuña, Ronnie Quizon, Ketchup Eusebio and Pen Medina with special participation of Carlo Aquino, Ahron Villena and Valerie Concepcion.

Watch the cinematic full trailer of Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay below:

With its cast and a very promising storyline, not withstanding the effect of the newly-released trailer, many fans are now requesting for it to be shown in primetime. Kudos to the people behind Dugong Buhay!

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National TV Ratings (February 16-17): Meg Imperial's MMK Hits 37%; Drowns Magpakailanman

The Maalala Mo Kaya episode of Meg Imperial and Ketchup Eusebio brought back MMK's glory in the Saturday evening slot. The said Valentine's episode garnered 37% TV rating nationwide, beating Magpakailanman's 15.9% and making MMK the most-watched last Saturday.

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 pilot episode also ranked high in TV ratings with 29.6%. It's Sunday episode snatched the top spot wit 25.8%. Meanwhile, ASAP 18 (13.8%) and LUV U (10.8%) are also winners outranking Party Pilipinas (8.1%) and Teen Gen (6.4%).

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on February 16-17, 2013 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households:

February  16, 2013 (Saturday)
Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) –  14.2% 2. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.6% 3. Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind (ABS-CBN) – 12.4% 4. Dragon Ball (GMA-7) – 10.8% 5. Thundercats (GMA-7) – 9.2% 6. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 8.8% 7. Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) – 8.7% 8. Scan 2Go (GMA-7) – 8.6% 9. Hayate The Combat Butler (GMA-7) – 8.5% 10. SOCO (ABS-CBN) – 8.4%	Primetime: 1. MMK (ABS-CBN) – 37.0% 2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) – 30.4% 3. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) – 29.6% 4. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 21.1% 5. Magpakailanman (GMA-7) – 15.9% 6. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 13.6% 7. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 11.5% 8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 11.4% 9. Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7) – 10.6% 10. Watta Job (GMA-7) – 9.7%
February 17, 2013 (Sunday)
Daytime: 1. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 15.9% 2. ASAP 18 (ABS-CBN) – 13.0% 3. LUV U (ABS-CBN) – 10.8% 4. Born Impact Born To Be Wild Weekend (GMA-7) – 9.5% 5. Dragon Ball (GMA-7) – 8.4% 6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 8.3% 7. 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 8.2% 8. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 8.1% 9. Scan 2Go (GMA-7) – 7.8% 10. AHA (GMA-7) – 7.7%	Primetime: 1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) – 25.8% 2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 24.3% 3. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 23.4% 4. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 21.9% 5. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (GMA-7) – 21.4% 6. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 14.7% 7. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 14.6% 8. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 12.3% 9. I Bilib Featuring Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 10.5% 10. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 6.6%

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Meg Imperial and Ketchup Eusebio Topbill MMK this February 16

ABS-CBN’s longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will air its special Valentine’s episode this Saturday (February 16) featuring the extra-ordinary love story of the beautiful barrio lass Paz (Meg Imperial) and the not-so-handsome but good hearted guy Andres (Ketchup Eusebio). 

When Andres met Paz, he instantly knew that she was the one for him. Despite not having the ‘face value,’ Andres was determined to do everything to win Paz’s heart. Unfortunately, amid all of Andres’ efforts, one fact remains–Paz has no feelings for him. How far will Andres go just to make Paz love him? Is persistence enough to drive someone to love you back? 

Together with Ketchup and Meg in the “MMK” episode this Saturday are Irma Adlawan, Al Tantay, Dang Cruz, Louella de Cordova, Jess Mendoza, Devon Seron, Jommy Teotico, Christian Ramirez, Alec Dungo, Christian Samson, Roy Requejo, Alcris Galura, Charles Christianson, and Bianca Casado. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Ted Boborol. 

Don’t miss the special Valentine’s epsiode of “MMK” this Saturday, 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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Every Breath You Take New Poster and Promotional Photos Released!

Every Breath You Take, Star Cinema's 19th anniversary opening salvo offers a new genre of a feel-good movie - funny, romantic and sexy.  Starring Angelica Panganiban and Piolo Pascual, Every Breath You Take is tagged as the hottest and yummiest summer movie of the year.

Every Breath You Take is not a romantic-comedy but a comedy-romance and a delightful summer movie that will simply take our breaths away. 

With two of the hottest and most versatile actors in the country, this movie will surely fire you up. Angelica makes comedy sexy, Piolo has the face and the body of a Greek god! Together,  Every Breath You Take will make our summer deliciously sizzling!

Check out Every Breath You Take promotional photos of Angelica and Piolo below:

Directed by Mae Cruz, the movie also stars Carlos Agassi, Frenchie Dy, Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Smokey Manaloto, Joross Gamboa, Ryan Bang, Wendy Valdez, Ryan Eigenmann, Cacai Bautista, Regine Angeles and Nova Villa. The movie will also hold its grand red carpet premiere on May 15, Tuesday, 6 PM at the SM Megamall Cinema 9.

Watch the official full trailer of Every Breath You Take below:

You may also visit www.StarCinema.com.ph or Facebook.com/StarCinema or Twitter.com/StarCinema for more of Every Breath You Take.

If you want a delectably funny and romantic summer movie, Every Breath You Take is the one and the only movie you should see this season! Don’t miss it as it opens nationwide in over 100 theaters on May 16!

Photos courtesy of Star Cinema

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