10 New ABS-CBN Teleseryes to Watch Out For

ABS-CBN is gearing up for a packed 2012 as it lines up ten new television series that will fill up the network's Kapamilya Gold and Primetime Bida blocks.

And these are only the ones announced or hinted at by their starring actors.

Lorenzo's Time

Starring: Zaijan Jaranilla, Carmina Villaroel, Diether Ocampo

What we know so far: Jaranilla plays a boy suffering from progeria, a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. Also starring: Alfred Vargas, Gina Pareno, Amy Austria, Joel Torre; 

Status: Slated for July 2012 release  

Ina, Kapatid, Anak

Starring: Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim

What we know so far: "Labanan ng yaman, 'yun ang sigurado," Dee said. "Ina," which will see Chiu and Salvador as feisty females, will also revolve around the shoe-making industry -- the principal characters' source of riches. Also starring: Janice de Belen, Rayver Cruz, Cherry Pie Picache, Ronaldo Valdez, Eddie Gutierrez, Jayson Gainza; 

Status: Filming

Kahit Puso'y Masugatan

Starring: Andi Eigenmann, Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca, Gabby Concepcion

What we know so far: Eigenmann and Calzado's characters are street kids and best of friends growing up. Eigenmann's character goes on to have a better life as she is adopted by Concepcion's character, while Calzado continues to portray a woman who has a "simple life." 

Status: Officially announced

Precious Hearts Romances: Isla

Starring: Matteo Guidicelli, Jessy Mendiola, Jewel Mische

What we know so far: The show is the latest in the series of ABS-CBN's "PHR" offerings. "Isang love triangle with Jessy and Jewel,” Guidicelli said. For Mendiola, it's a departure from her sweet image, as the soap is about "romance" and will feature sexy scenes. 

Status: Unannounced  

Untitled series starring "Papa Chen"

Starring: Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Mutya Orquia

What we know so far: The soap will see Yap take on his first leading role in a series, following his stint as "Papa Chen" and his guest-starring role in "Walang Hanggan." After playing Sophia in "100 Days to Heaven," Sta. Maria will also headline the series along with Orquia of the "Mutya" the mermaid fame. 

Status: Officially announced (rumored title: Bituing Hulog ng Langit)

Untitled water-themed soap starring Piolo Pascual

Also starring: Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo

What we know so far: Pascual said the "big" series will be "very physically challenging" and will feature "water elements." The soap is among the network's high-concept shows and will "go places," the hunk actor added.


Status: Unannounced (rumored titles: Apoy Sa Dagat and Mariposang Dagat)

Against All Odds

Starring: Judy Ann Santos, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby

What we know so far: The teleserye queen says "Against All Odds" will "empower women," as she will play a "relatable" character that will inspire mothers and housewives. Also starring: John Estrada, Mylene Dizon, Jessy Mendiola, Joseph Marco, Bryan Termulo, Tirso Cruz III and Coney Reyes.

Status: Officially announced 

A Beautiful Affair

Starring: John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo

What we know so far: Four years since "I Love Betty La Fea," Cruz and Alonzo will be reunited for the new TV project, whose pilot episode will feature scenes in Vienna, Austria. Filming for the soap started in May and is expected for a release later in the year.

Status: Filming

Precious Hearts Romances: Pintada

Starring: Martin del Rosario, Denise Laurel, Lem Pelayo, Yen Santos

What we know so far: The Kapamilya Gold series sees the first on-screen team-up of Del Rosario and Laurel. The newest "PHR" soap is a "coming-of-age" story that will depict a student who falls in love with his teacher, according to Laurel.

Status: Officially announced

Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto

Starring: JM de Guzman, Charee Pineda, Kaye Abad, John Prats

What we know so far: Prats joins the original cast in the sequel to the successful afternoon soap. Angelito (De Guzman) and Rosalie (Pineda), who becomes a teacher, will get married; while Jenny (Abad) finds a new love in her childhood best friend (Prats).

Status: Officially announced

Source: ABS-CBN News

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Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban Paired Anew in Teleserye

Piolo Pascual will be paired again with Angelica Panganiban for an upcoming big ABS-CBN teleserye. This was confirmed by Piolo Pascual in his interview with ABS-CBN news.

According to Piolo, the new teleserye will be having a good yet 'difficult concept' such that he immediately said yes to the project. He also revealed that the new series will feature a 'water element.'

"I'm supposed to do a soap with Angelica Panganiban. It's drama, maganda 'yung concept, kaya hindi ko rin natanggihan. ABS has to come up with new, difficult concepts. It's big, we're going places. [It's] very phsyical, it's physically challenging - may water element, that's all I can say," he said.

Piolo also confirmed that hunk actor Diether Ocampo will also be joining the cast. If that is so, this will be Diether and Piolo's first teleserye together. Diether had already worked with Angelica in Iisa Pa Lamang while Angelica and Piolo were paired not only in their latest movie Every Breath U Take but also in the TV series, Mangarap Ka.

As far as we know, Piolo is referring to the teleserye Mariposang Dagat which was confirmed as Angelica Panganiban's comeback teleserye after Rubi and the unfortunate cancellation of Alta.

Indeed, we can't help but look forward to this teleserye. Imagine Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban and Diether Ocampo in a big drama TV project? Well, we might be looking at another Primetime Bida hit that we Filipinos can be proud of.

Piolo, who is now busy for taping scenes for the last 4 weeks of Dahil Sa Pag-ibig said that the shoot for his soap with Angelica and Diether (that we believe is Mariposang Dagat) will start right after wrap-up of Dahil Sa Pag-ibig.


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Angelica Reacts on Boyfriend Derek's Transfer to TV-5

Kapamilya actress Angelica Panganiban said she was surprised when she learned that boyfriend Derek Ramsay finally decided to transfer to TV-5.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Angelica said she was in Vietnam when Derek has arrived at a decision to leave ABS-CBN.

Angelica had just returned from Vietnam after her movie shoot with John Lloyd Cruz (read related story here) and the news that his boyfriend Derek finally decided to become a Kapatid strucked her. However, Angelica said that she and Derek were able to talk about the matter in the past and she will support him in whatever decision he makes.

(See Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz' photo in Vietnam shoot)

The actress, which will star in the upcoming teleserye Mariposang Dagat, said that she will be happy and supportive as long as Derek is happy with his new network. Anyway, that was all work, according to Angelica.

Angelica cleared that Derek's transfer to TV-5 will not affect their relationship.

Derek Ramsay signs a 3-year exclusive contract with TV-5 tonight, April 10. Present in the contract signing are TV-5 executives Atty. Ray Espinosa (CEO and President) and Mr. Perci Intalan (Head for Creative and Entertainmen). Derek is with talent manager Jojie Dingcong during the contract signing.

Derek's first project with TV-5 is the reality show, The Amazing Race Philippines. He is also set to host the Philippine coverage of the 2012 London Olympics this July via TV-5.

Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

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Angelica Panganiban To Star in 'Mariposang Dagat'

ABS-CBN is reportedly preparing for an upcoming teleserye which will star Angelica Panganiban. The said teleserye entitled Mariposang Dagat (Butterfly of the Sea) is said to be Angelica's next TV project after Rubi in 2010.

Angelica is supposed to do the teleserye Alta where she will go head to head with Gretchen Barretto and KC Concepcion. Unfortunately, the said series was shelved for unknown reasons. The other stars have their replacement projects at hand - Gretchen had Princess and I which will premiere this April 16 while KC had The X Factor Philippines coming this 3rd quarter. As for Angelica it is Mariposang Dagat.

Mariposang Dagat is another teleserye to look forward to and the title itself is very intriguing. With Angelica as the main lead, we can expect superb acting as Angel is very versatile. 

There is a 1977 Pinoy film also entitled Mariposang Dagat from the plume of Pablo S Gomez which stars Matt Ranillo III, Ruel Vernal and Vivian Velez. Could this ABS-CBN teleserye be patterned with the movie?

Meanwhile, Angelica has a new movie with Piolo Pascual entitled Every Breath You Take coming this May so we should watch out for that as this is Piolo and Angelica's first big screen team up and from the trailer, we can say that it is a light romance/comedy movie.

Angelica is also included in the biggest Star Magic movie set for its 20th anniversary. Angelica and John Lloyd even went to Vietnam to shoot some scenes for the movie. It has been reported that the said movie will be shooting around the world.

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