Dyesebel First Trailer Released; Anne Caught in A Love Triangle with Gerald and Sam

The first trailer of Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel was presented at the ABS-CBN trade event held January 31 at One Esplanade in Pasay City. In the trailer, Anne Curtis who plays the mermaid Dyesebel was caught in a love triangle between a merman named Liro (Sam Milby) and a human named Fredo (Gerald Anderson).

Dyesebel,which is directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Pasion, boasts of big names like Andi Eigenmann, Gabby Concepcion, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dawn Zulueta, Eula Valdes and Ai Ai delas Alas. Other cast members include Bangs Garcia, Ogie Diaz, Bodie Cruz, Neil Coleta, Young JV, Nico Antonio, Markki Stroem and Erin Ocampo.

The biggest fantaserye of the year will hit Philippine television this March 2014. Watch the trade trailer of Dyesebel below.

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'Raketeros' Full Trailer Released | Opens in Cinemas August 7

Star Cinema has released the full trailer of Raketeros, an upcoming comedy movie starring Herbert Bautista, Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Padilla, Andrew E. and Long Mejia. 

The movie, which will be released through Star Cinema, is directed by Randy Santiago and produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment of Harlene Bautista.

Also starring Joey Marquez, Mark Gil, Tippy Dos Santos, Eula Caballero, Rodjun Cruz, RR Enriquez, Wendy Valdez, Sam Pinto, Markki Stroem, Regine Angeles, Ryan Bang, Yachang, and PBB Teens Karen Reyes and Ryan Boyce, Raketeros opens in cinemas August 7, 2013.

Watch the full trailer of Raketeros below:

Raketeros movie plot:

Raketeros recounts the hilarious misadventures of a group of middle aged men, tasked by Don Miguel, their high school batch mate, to fetch an expensive gown from the airport and then take it to Batangas, where it will be worn by his daughter, Juicy, at her debut. Berto, the cable guy (Herbert Bautista), Mando, the billiards player (Dennis Padilla), Julio, the singer (Ogie Alcasid), and Andoy, the priest (Andrew E) experience a series of comical adventures in accomplishing their seemingly simple mission, culminating in an action-filled pursuit by a criminal syndicate. At one point during the car chase, when everything seemed lost, the four buddies revealed intimate truths about themselves, further strengthening their bond of friendship. They managed to survive by the skin of their teeth and take the bullet-ridden gown to Don Miguel's mansion, where it somehow turned out to be the marvel of the event.

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'Slumber Party' Official Trailer (Starring Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania, RK Bagatsing)

Check out the official trailer of Cinema One Originals 2012 entry Slumber Party starring Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania, RK Bagatsing and Sef Cadayona, with the special participation of Venus Raj. 

SLUMBER PARTY PLOT – On the eve of the Ms. Universe Pageant – the boxing main event for all gays in the Philippines, three friends decides to throw a SLUMBER PARTY as part of their yearly vigil to support our representative. Mending a broken heart, Elle and Jhana consoles their friend, Phillippe, as his romance with his recent guy was tragically and abruptly nipped in the bud. However, the supposedly fun spectacle for the three was cut-short when, Jonel, a young frat boy burgled the three lovely ladies’ castle. Afraid and petrified, they attacked the frat boy who became unconscious. This gave the three a time to marvel at the young frat boy’s enigmatic boyish looks and amusing hot body. As they go on with their fantasies, the decision to keep the guy with arms and legs tied in the chair and hold him hostage will challenge their views on life, love and friendship all in one night. Set on the eve of Aug 23, 2010 of the new Noynoy administration when 2 "MAJOR MAJOR" events are underway: the heated bus hostage-taking of HK nationals in Quirino Grand Stand, and Phil. Candidate Ms. Venus Raj pressured to bring home the coveted crown to vindicate her country mired in shame in the international community.

The movie is directed by Emmanuel Dela Cruz from the screenplay of Troy Espiritu and Phillipe Salvador Palmos. The lead characters, though straight men portray gay roles in this true-blue Pinoy satire film. See other entries here.

Don't miss this "major major" film event from November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shang Cineplex. Meanwhile, here is the official trailer of Slumber Party.

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Cinema One Originals 2012 Film Festival Finalists

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 Shang Cineplex. The festival’s much awaited awards night will be held on December 3 at Studio 1 ABS-CBN Main Building.

Here are the 13 finalists at the 2012 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival:

FIRST CATEGORY (Budget: P2 Million)
		MARIPOSA SA HAWLA NG GABI A tale of an innocent woman who unravels horrible truths while in search of her long lost sister in the city Director: Richard Somes Starring: Erich Gonzales, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre, Maria Isabel Lopez, John Lapus and Mark Gil
		MATER DOLOROSA A story about a typical Filipino mother who lives a dark, shadowy life in Manila’s underground Director: Adolfo Alix, Jr. Starring: Gina Alajar, Cogie Domingo, Alessandra de Rossi, Carlo Aquino, Joem Bascon, and Mercedes Cabral with the special participation of Phillip Salvador
		BAYBAYIN A unique tale of two sisters who fall in love with a man who can’t hear and speak Director: Auraeus Solito Starring: Assunta and Alessandra de Rossi and introducing Adrian Sebastian
SECOND CATEGORY (Budget: P1 Million)
		ANG PAGLALAKBAY NG MGA BITUIN SA GABING MADILIM A story about the companionship between three escaping rebels and a young war survivor against a Mindanao war backdrop Director: Arnel Mardoquio
		CATNIP A psychological film on two friends who despite their frequent rifts and differences find comfort in being together Director: Kevin Dayrit Starring: Lauren Young and Maxene Magalona
		MELODRAMA NEGRA A dark comedy which follows the complicated and macabre lives of a woman and her ‘dead’ friends, blood-hungry sociopaths and a wealthy political family Director: Ma. Isabel Legarda
		SLUMBER PARTY A riotous comedy about a tied-up cute frat boy and three curious gays Director: Emmanuel Dela Cruz Starring: Markki Stroem, Archie Alemania and RK Bagatsing
		PASCALINA An untypical story of a simple girl who, after visiting her dying aunt, experiences changes in her life that will push her to the edge of madness and monstrosity Director:  Pam Miras
		ANAK ARAW Talks about the colonial illusion of an albino who believes that he is a son of an American Director: Gym Lumbera
		EDSA XXX A futuristic black comedy film infused with original rock soundtrack. It tells the story of the reign of Three Eyes in the Philippines in year 2030 Director: Khavn De La Cruz Starring: Epi Quizon
		ABERYA Cebu story about love, sex, and psychedelic potions which intertwine the lives of four people in one night Director: Christian Linaban Starring: Will Devaughn, Mercedes Cabral, Iwa Moto, and Nicholas Varela
		PALITAN Depicts lovers who find themselves asphyxiated and trapped in an erotic triangle Director: Ato Bautista
		MAMAY UMENG Gives a glimpse into the life of an 84-year-old man who is alone, waiting, and praying not for long life, but for a quick escape Director: Dwein Baltazar

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Markki Stroem is a 'Beki' in Slumber Party Movie (Video Teaser)

Singer-actor Markki Stroem plays a gay role in the indie movie Slumber Party, one of the finalists at the 2012 Cinema One Originals digital film festival. One of the movie's leads, the role is quite new to Markki who is also known to be a hunky model.

Slumber Party is a true-blue Pinoy satire film "set on the eve of August 23, 2010 of the new Noynoy administration when 2 'MAJOR MAJOR' events are underway: the heated bus hostage-taking of HK nationals in Quirino Grand Stand, and Philippine Candidate Ms. Venus Raj pressured to bring home the coveted crown to vindicate her country mired in shame in the international community."

Photo: Markki Stroem at the 2012 Cosmo Bachelor Bash

From the screenplay of Troy Espiritu and Phillipe Salvador Palmos and under the direction of Emmanuel Dela Cruz, Slumber Party is one 'major major' comedy movie you don't want to miss.

Watch the first teaser of Slumber Party starring Markki Stroem:

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Markki Stroem – 'Thousands of Pieces' Music Video and Lyrics

Markki Stroem has released the music video for his latest single Thousands of Pieces which is part of his debut album of the same title under Cornerstone Music.

'Thousands of Pieces' album features songs like Steal Your Soul (with Zia Quizon), Toxic, a jazzed-up version of Call Me Maybe and a Markki original Kung Pwede Lang Ibalik.

The Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 grand finalist, now dubbed as today’s Sexy Jazz Artist, directed and co-produced two of his own singles Steal Your Soul and Thousands of Pieces which both gained outstanding response on the MYX charts.

The music video for Thousands of Pieces features Cosplay Goddess Alodia Gosiengfiao, PBB Big Winner Slater Young, and Gerry Sy. It is directed by Carlo Alvarez.

Check out the ‘shocking’ and ‘disturbing’ music video of Markki Stroem's Thousands of Pieces (lyrics below):

Markki Stroem Thousands of Pieces Lyrics

V1
I feel your presence constantly
Like a dark cloud, inside of me
You hold my heart in the palm of your hand
And squeeze out my love it's hard to mend

V2
You've broken the vows of solitude
While you've escaped in the interlude
The sweet memory of your countless kisses
You're breaking me into, thousands of pieces

Chorus
Thousands of Pieces, and I've no regrets
It's all in my head, now the fantasy's ascended
All of my friends say, I've been taken for granted
I'm back in the dark room, and the keys in your back pocket
Thousands of Pieces, and I've no regrets
It's all in my head, was it all in my head

V1

Bridge
You've destroyed my chances of loving again,
What you took from me, is hard to mend
The sweet memory of your countless kisses
Shredding my heart into thousands of pieces

Chorus

Outro
Watch you when you sleep,
Wondering what you are dreaming
Wake up in the morning,
I feel what's missing

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Photos: Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2012

The Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2012 happened September 18 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. With the theme "Cosmomen Unite," this year's Cosmo bachelors and centerfold hunks flaunted their gorgeous bodies on stage.

The highlight of the evening were the 10 Cosmo centerfold hunks which include Anthony and David Semerad (Semerad Twins), Alden Richards, Mikael Daez, Markki Stroem, John Spainhour, John James Uy,  Ian Batherson,  JM De Guzman, Joseph Marco and Paulo Avelino. The latter though was a no-show at the Cosmo Bachelor Bash.

Here are some of the photos taken at the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash 2012 (Storify by Everything in Budget):

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Video: Cosmo 69 Bachelors and Centerfold Hunks 2012 (What Makes You Beautiful)

Check out the video below featuring the 69 Cosmo bachelors and centerfold hunks for 2012 dancing and lipsynching to One Direction's What Makes You Beautiful.

Just recently, Cosmopolitan Philippines released their latest issue with Solenn Heussaff on the cover supplemented with this year's CosmoMen issue featuring a hot and shirtless Paulo Avelino on the cover. The said issue also features the 69 Cosmo bachelors and the 10 centerfold hunks.

Watch the music video below of Cosmo 69 (What Makes You Beautiful):

Some notable personalities on this year's Cosmo 69 hottest bachelors list are JM De Guzman, Markki Stroem, Anthony and David Semerad (Semerad Twins), PBB's Carlo Romero, Robi Domingo, Edward Mendez, Alden Richards, Century Tuna Superbods winner John Spainhour,  John James Uy, Mikael Daez, Luke Landrigan, Marvin Kiefer, Ian Batherson, Baron Geisler, Jose Sarasola, Edgar Allan Guzman and Cosmomen cover, Paulo Avelino.

All 69 bachelors will grace the 2012 Cosmo Bachelor Bash happening on September 18, 2012 at the World Trade Center.

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Cutest It's Showtime 'Dark Dreamer' Revealed on June 30

ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime  had revealed on June 30 the identity of the cutest 'Dark Dreamer' that ever graced the show.

It's Showtime's latest 'Dark Dreamer' is Christopher Graham or Chris Graham, a 21-year-old Filipino-Canadian musician/entrepreneur Atenista from Cebu. Chris sang Crazy Little Thing Called Love together with another singing heartthrob, Markki Stroem.

Vice Ganda expressed his admiration for the young musician and the comedian host even took a peek inside the Dark Dreamer's booth just to have a glimpse of what Chris looked like. He shared earlier that he did not feel a spark when he first saw Chris but after the 'Dark dreamer' performed, Vice had a change of heart and said that Chris is very handsome on TV, more so in person.

Chris Graham is the most handsome (total package) 'Dark Dreamer' ever revealed to date but to tell you girls, he's already married to Baihana member Anna Achacoso-Graham. However, if you want to book him for events and concerts, you may contact him at cellphone number 0928-757-0779. You can also catch him at 70's Bistro in Anonas, Quezon City this July 2, 9 PM with Baihana (Sarah G Live! back-up singers).

Watch Christopher Graham's revelation as It's Showtime 'Dark Dreamer', June 30:

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JM De Guzman Plays Pedro Calungsod in Indie Film

Angelito: Batang Ama's lead star, JM De Guzman will be doing an indie film about soon-to-be 2nd Filipino saint, Pedro Calungsod. JM is said to play the role of Blessed Pedro Calungsod in the film.

In an interview by PEP, JM shared his excitement on doing the said biopic of a Filipino saint. He said these roles were what he wanted, different from the previous roles he already had played. Working with a very nice script by Francis Villacorta, JM expressed his anticipation for the project and already did a little research about the life of Blessed Pedro Calungsod.

The said film is expected to be released before October, according to the young hearthrob, who is also part of ASAP's BoysRBoys, together with Markki Stroem, Alex Castro and Bryan Termulo.

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Wako Wako Premieres This March 5 on Primetime Bida

After their sweet, cool and blockbuster tandem in their 2010 movie “Ang Tanging Ina Mo [Last ‘Na To],” acclaimed director Wenn Deramas is excited to work once again with Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas in ABS-CBN’s newest fantaserye “Wako Wako,” which will air on March 5.

Ai Ai said that in his reunion with Direk Wenn, she intends to give not only pure entertainment, but also inspiration to more Filipinos. She recounted that her tandem with Deramas in movies became a hit not only on its hilarious content, but also because of the life lessons it offered to the moviegoers.

In her preparation for the new project, Ai Ai went to the Holy Land recently and visited some important places in Jesus’ life. In her pilgrimage, the Comedy Concert Queen took the chance to reflect on her life and thanked the Lord for the blessings she continues to receive.

Also featured in “Wako Wako” is the called young Coco Martin Yogo Singh. For his first ever big break, Yogo is very much excited. He never thought that portraying Coco would be a sign of something big that will be offered to him.

Besides Ai Ai and Yogo, also casted in “Wako Wako” are Vandolph Quizon, Glady’s Reyes, Maricar de Mesa, Malou de Guzman, Dennis Padilla, Carlos Agassi, Abby Bautista, Markki Stroem, Liezel Garcia, Eagle Riggs, DJ Durano and Franco Daza. Other members of the program’s cast are ecstatic to be part of the project, since it’s headed by a renowned director and starred by the Comedy Concert Queen.

“Wako Wako” is a story of seven-year-old boy Muymuy (Yogo), who yearns to make his father, a respected policeman, proud. His cowardice nature, however, prevents him to do so. He will discover a magical creature and he’ll call it Wako. Wako-Wako fulfills all his wishes, but soon Muymuy discovers that every granted wish comes with a price.

A mysterious lady named Dyosa Marishka finds Muymuy and tells him that Wako is an Arukan and that she is a goddess of wishes in need of help from the creature. The goddess needs to find seven people who will provide pure selfless wishes to save her kingdom and bring her back to power. In return, Wako helps Muymuy with his family’s problems in this endearing tale of friendship and relations.

Catch “Wako Wako” premiering on March 5 (Monday), before “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN. For more updates like “Wako Wako’s official Face book page http://www.facebook.com/wakowako.abscbn

Text and photos by ABS-CBN

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ABS-CBN's "Wako Wako" Cast Revealed

ABS-CBN will again invest in a new fantaserye via the series Wako Wako. The said show will premiere in March 2012 on Primetime Bida. Earlier today, the cast of the said upcoming fantaserye had their pictorial and this is the first time that the whole cast is revealed.

Markki Stroem ft. Zia Quizon - Steal Your Soul (Music Video)

Check out the music video of Markki Stroem for his latest song Steal Your Soul featuring Zia Quizon with special participation of Coleen Garcia.

Markki Stroem and G-Force will 'Make You Sweat'

Pilipinas Got Talent season 1 finalist Markki Stroem is gearing up for his "sexy" Valentine concert next month. In an interview with ANC, Stroem said the show will be held on February 4 at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan.