Monica Deals with Husband's Infidelity in 'The Legal Wife'

Angel Locsin’s and Jericho Rosales’ characters in ABS-CBN’s top-rating and ‘hottest teleserye’ “The Legal Wife” are starting to face challenges in their marriage as Maja Salvador’s role enters the picture.

According to Angel, who plays Monica in the series, the program’s team is thankful for the strong support of the TV viewers despite “The Legal Wife’s” late night timeslot. She assured that the story and scenes will get even more compelling, especially now that Nicole (Maja) is getting closer to Adrian (Jericho).

“We are here to give viewers a beautiful story that is relatable, because all of us have loved and have been hurt. We’ll just share true-to-life situation,s and it’s up to the viewers to discern which is right or wrong,” said Angel.

How will Monica deal with the infidelity of the only man she loves? What will make Adrian enter into a special friendship with his wife’s friend Nicole?

Also part of “The Legal Wife” cast are some of the country’s best drama actors including JC de Vera, Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, Maria Isabel Lopez, Bernard Palanca, and Christopher de Leon.

Don’t miss the country’s hottest teleserye, “The Legal Wife,” weeknights after “Got To Believe on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Carlo Aquino Topbills MMK this July 20 with Lester Llansang and Bembol Roco

Asia's longest-running drama anthology “MMK” will share another top caliber family drama episode to TV viewers this Saturday (July 20), featuring former best child performers, namely Carlo Aquino and Lester Llansang. 

The two will play the role of identical twins Fred (Carlo) and Freddie (Lester), who will both be maltreated and abused in the ships where they work as fishermen.

Together with Carlo and Lester in theri upcoming “MMK” episode are Bembol Roco, Ma. Isabelle Lopez, Neri Naig, Bryan Homecillo, Ruben Gonzaga, Lowell Conales and DJ Durano. It was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Nuel Naval.

Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), Saturday nighs, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.facebook.com/­MMKOfficial.

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Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador and Jake Cuenca Teleserye Soon to Hit Primetime

After almost three years of absence in weeknight primetime television, Angel Locsin will be back with another exciting teleserye that is set to air this year on ABS-CBN. 

The said teleserye will feature Angel along with award-winning actors Jericho Rosales, Jake Cuenca and Maja Salvador. There is a scarce information about the theme of the series but some reports claimed that Angel's comeback soap will be romance drama and has the working title Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin.

Angel Locsin recently confirmed via her official IG account that they were already done with the story conference and look test for the teleserye.

Several posts on social networking sites and fora hinted that aside from the four actors, the teleserye will also have Christopher de Leon, Maria Isabel Lopez, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, Odette Khan, Bernard Palanca and Joem Bascon in the cast. Clues were also pointing that Maja and Angel will be rivals in this teleserye (read: wife vs mistress). The network executives, however, were mum on this.

Apparently, Maja Salvador and Jericho Rosales replaced Andi Eigenmann (who has Galema) and Paulo Avelino, the two actors initially cast in the teleserye (read story here). The series, according to reports will be directed by Rory Quintos (Angel's Only You) and Dado Lumibao (Princess and I).

Fans were excited with this development and even suggesting themes for Angel's newest teleserye. Some would like to see Angel do another action drama with an element of time travel, the trend in Asianovelas nowadays.

Since Jake Cuenca is also part of the remake of Maria Mercedes, his participation in this series is still running hot and cold. Jericho Rosales, on the other hand, was initially cast for Harmoni and netizens were now asking whether the two will still retain their roles in the first series they were in or if they will be replaced.

Of all these questions in mind, one thing is sure though—Angel Locsin will return on primetime very soon.

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Erich Gonzales Reunites with Richard Somes in Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi

After “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang”, Erich Gonzales stars in another dark and gritty film by acclaimed director Richard Somes, “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” that will be screened during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival.

Erich Gonzales in Dark Thriller "Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi"

Somes admitted that he loved Erich’s acting style, “I thought Erich really suited the lead character of Mariposa and I have already written the script to really suit her personality. The problem was, she became super busy because of her other commitments,” he said.

The director who has worked with Erich thrice was surprised when the seasoned actress informed him that she has received the script and felt ecstatic to do the film. “We talked and she agreed to adjust her schedule to make room for Mariposa,” Somes said.

In Mariposa, Erich will portray a ‘probinsiyana’ who ventures into the city to find her long lost sister. Somes said that this reunion would be fun and easy for both of them since he already knew what Erich is capable of. “Erich will portray a very challenging role here and very different from the ones she has done so far,” he said.

The director mentioned that in the film, Erich skinned a monitor lizard without any hint of fear and that she has some really amazing fight scenes without the help of a double. “You will really see a ‘kickass’ Erich in this film,” he said.

Likewise for Alfred Vargas who also stars in Mariposa. Somes said that Vargas prepared physically and mentally for this project, “Alfred has always been pictured as a kind and handsome corporate guy; very clean and gentlemanly. But here in Mariposa, he’ll portray a very different role; the characters here are dark, grim and gritty,” he said.

The film was set in 1994 in the gloomy side of Metro Manila. “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” also stars Joel Torre, Mark Gil, Rez Cortes, Maria Isabel Lopez, Dennis Padilla and John Lapus who will also portray a shocking role.

“There are a lot of compelling scenes in Mariposa. Erich was very fantastic in portraying a really strong woman,” said Somes.

Watch “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” on December 1 at 5:00 p.m., December 5 at 9:15 p.m. and December 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Edsa Shang-ri La Cineplex during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals festival will run from November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shangri-La Cineplex. The festival’s much awaited awards night will be held on December 3 at the Studio 1, ABS-CBN Main Building.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival is an annual project of the Cinema One, the local movie channel on cable, owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc (CPI).

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Daughter of Beauty Queen Bares Body and Soul in "Palitan," Cinema One Originals Entry

Set in the gritty streets of Raon, Quiapo, “Palitan” which stars Mara Lopez, Alex Medina and Mon Confiado, is an erotic film which is a tribute to the classic “Scorpio Nights”.

Directed by Ato Bautista, the film was inspired by his most favorite film of Peque Gallaga. “I made Palitan as risqué and bold as possible but it’s not really based on the story of Scorpio Nights,” said Bautista, who waited seven years to make it.

The film marks the first leads and most daring roles of Lopez, daughter of former beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez and Medina, son of veteran actor Pen Medina.

Cinema One Originals 2012 Film Festival Finalists

Lopez admitted that she had to consult her mother before accepting the role. “My mom and I discussed if I am ready to accept such an intriguing role and she said she’ll always be there to help and support me. It’s my most challenging role and there are a lot to watch out for, but I don’t want to divulge anything. Let’s just say I placed my full trust to my co-actors and director,” said Lopez.

In “Palitan”, Confiado, the consumate actor who is known for his dedication by transforming himself into the characters he portrays, plays Ramiro, the cunning boss of the stupid and ill-tempered Nestor (Medina) who is badly in debt with him. Love-starved and porn-tired Ramiro wants more than money from Nestor; he wants his young and lovely common law wife, Luisa (Lopez). Ramiro and Nestor agree on a deal that will push the characters into unexpected and unexplored boundaries of power play, love, lust, deceit, and jealousy.

Bautista’s fifth full feature, “Palitan” was supposed to be his second fillm and be released as “Scorpio Nights 3” years ago but never came to fruition. And now we have the chance to watch “Palitan” in selected theaters, it will have its premiere night on December 1 at 9:30 p.m. at the Edsa Shangri-La Cineplex during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival will run from November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shangri-La Cineplex. The festival’s much awaited awards night will be held on December 3 at the Studio 1, ABS-CBN Main Building.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival is an annual project of the Cinema One, the local movie channel on cable, owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc.

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