Maria Mercedes Revenge a Hit on National TV

More viewers tune in to “Maria Mercedes” every weeknight especially after Mercedes got fiercer and feistier as she continues to seek revenge on arch enemy Malvina (Vivian Velez).

The new and glamorous Mercedes made her debut last Tuesday (Dec 3), which earned the show a national TV rating of 20.4%, according to data from Kantar Media.

The show also continues to dominate its time slot and consistently beats rival program “Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas.” From Dec 2 to Dec 6, “Maria Mercedes” hit an average national TV rating of 19.9% or seven points higher than rival’s 12.7%.

Fans will surely be captivated even more in the coming weeks as bigger secrets unfold, a new enemy emerges, and love gets tested further .

Mercedes’ and her family’s hopes of finding justice for Guillermo (Marx Topacio) is crushed after the one and only witness to Guillermo’s murder feared for his life and ran away. A little spark of hope though is still alive because Misty (Nikki Gil) who, aside from being a witness herself, may have a change of heart and turn against Malvina (Vivian Velez) for betraying her trust.

Misty will not go alone in this new battle as her mother Bettina (Tetchie Agbayani) flies in to the country to back her up. How will Bettina shake up the lives of Mercedes and Malvina?

Meanwhile, Luis (Jake Cuenca) already made up his mind to bring Mercedes back in his arms. He may not hear it straight from her, but Luis strongly feels that he still stands a chance and that Mercedes still loves him. Will Mercedes easily give in to her feelings for Luis? How will Santiago (Ariel Rivera) react to this? How will Mercedes fight the war she started if Santiago is no longer by her side?

Don’t miss “Maria Mercedes” weeknights after “Got to Believe” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For updates, follow @MariaMercedesPH on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/MariaMercedesOfficial on Facebook. Tweet your thoughts about the show using the hashtag #MariaMercedes.

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Jessy Mendiola Fiercer; Now Ready to Destroy Malvina in 'Maria Mercedes'

The tables have turned and now a fiercer, braver, and more powerful Maria Mercedes (Jessy Mendiola) is out to seek revenge on Malvina (Vivian Velez) as her colorful story continues this week in the primetime series “Maria Mercedes.” 

After secretly marrying Santiago (Ariel Rivera) so that she can become the heir to his company, Mercedes underwent various trainings to prepare herself to become the next President and CEO of San Carmelo Industries, a position that Malvina has been eyeing for for a long time. 

Now that she is Mrs. Maria Mercedes Alegre-Del Olmo, Mercedes will do everything she can to make Malvina pay her brother Guillermo’s (Marx Topacio) death. How will power change Mercedes? What awaits her once Santiago is gone? Can she make it on her own? Will she give her heart a chance to love again? 

Don’t miss “Maria Mercedes” weeknights after “Got to Believe” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For updates, follow @MariaMercedesPH on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/MariaMercedesOfficial on Facebook. Tweet your thoughts about the show using the hashtag #MariaMercedes.

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17 Hottest Male Model in the Philippines | Megastyle.ph List

Megastyle.ph released its list of the 17 hottest male models in the Philippines today, in the tradition of recognizing the very best and latest of Philippine fashion and style.  

Photographed by Jerick Sanchez, the 17 hottest models shared how long they’ve been modelling, and what they love about denim. Some who made it in the list are familiar names like model/stylist Brent Javier, Manhunt International 2012 June Macasaet, Kahit Puso'y Masugatan cast member Marx Topacio, DJ Callum David, Mr. Chinatown contestant Skye Yang, and Bench models Vince Ferraren and Sam Ajdani.

Check out the 17 hottest male models in the country by Megastyle.ph below:

Clockwise from top left: AJ Hanson, Bruno, Callum David, Renan Corbani, Sam Adjani,
Mark McMahon, Osny Fernandez, and Hideo Muraoka 

Clockwise from top left: Rafael do Prado, William Nunes, Rodrigo Fernandez, Vince Ferraren,
Tommy Esguerra, Skye Yang, Marx Topacio, and June Macasaet

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MMK Airs Part 2 of Juan Ponce Enrile's Story Topbilled by Enrique Gil this May 4

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s life story will continue to touch the hearts of TV viewers as the other half of the two-part special airs this Saturday (May 4) in “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

Portrayed by Kapamilya Primetime Prince Enrique Gil, Juan continues his journey to survive after being caught by Japanese soldiers during World War II.

As he successfully escapes from the enemies’ hands, Juan opens a new chapter of his life as fate leads him to finally meet his father. Could he still accept the man who abandoned him and his mother? How could this encounter change his life? How did his experiences help him to become one of the greatest lawmen today? 

Joining Enrique in this “MMK” episode are Malou de Guzman, Bugoy Cariño, Bernard Palanca, Paco Evangelista, Ya Chang, Helga Krapf, BJ Forbes, Josef Elizalde, Marx Topacio, Efren Reyes Jr., Alicia Alonzo, Bodjie Pascua, Rochelle Barrameda, Ian Galliguez, Simon Ibarra, Joe Gruta, Jong Cuenco, Almira Muhlach, and Jessica Connelly. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Mark Duane Angos and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval.

Don’t miss the longest running drama anthology in Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), every Saturday night, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. 

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Enrique Gil on MMK this April 27 and May 4; Plays Juan Ponce Enrile in Two-part MMK Special

After the success of the hit royal teleserye “Princess and I,” Enrique Gil makes a grand return on television this Saturday (April 27) as he stars in his first ever “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode.

Enrique will surely touch the hearts of “MMK” viewers as he showcases his remarkable talent in acting in the two-part special heavy drama episode of ABS-CBN’s longest running drama anthology.

The Kapamilya Primetime Prince will give life to the role of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who was born with the name Juanito Furagganan. Juanito grew up exposed to poverty because of the abandonment of his father. When he joined the guerillas during the World War II, Juanito’s life changed as he was imprisoned and was brutally tortured by their enemies. How will Juanito’s experiences help in molding and strengthening his personality?

Joining Enrique in this “MMK” episode are Malou de Guzman, Bugoy Cariño, Bernard Palanca, Paco Evangelista, Ya Chang, Helga Krapf, BJ Forbes, Josef Elizalde, Marx Topacio, Efren Reyes Jr., Alicia Alonzo, Bodjie Pascua, Rochelle Barrameda, Ian Galliguez, Simon Ibarra, Joe Gruta, Jong Cuenco, Almira Muhlach, and Jessica Connelly. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Mark Duane Angos and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval.

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

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Iza Calzado Getting Closer with Marx Topacio in 'Kahit Puso'y Masugatan'

Andrea (Iza Calzado) must decide whether to stay with or let go of Rafael (Jake Cuenca) this week in “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” after Veronica (Andi Eigenmann) asked her to give way for her to have the man they both truly love. 

Andrea is forced to make a tough decision as she has to choose between her own happiness or the happiness of Veronica, whom she treats like her own little sister. As she ponders on this, she finds herself getting closer to Balong (Marx Topacio). 

Will Balong help her let go of Rafael? Don’t miss “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan,” weekday nights after “Lorenzo’s Time” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. Follow the show’s official Twitter account (@Official_KPM) and like it on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKPM ).

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