The Voice Kids Debuts Grand Stage Design, Red Chairs for Blind Auditions

The Voice of the Philippines returns this summer featuring kids aged eight to 14 years old in the highly-anticipated The Voice Kids to be hosted by Luis Manzano and season one V-Reporter Alex Gonzaga.

Also returning as coaches are Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Rock Superstar Bamboo, and Broadway Diva Lea Salonga. The show’s unique format extremely appealed to Filipino viewers, especially its "blind auditions" where hopefuls auditioned by singing on stage with the coaches facing against them. 

The taping for the blind auditions of The Voice Kids happened on Monday, March 17 where the three superstar coaches sat for the first time in new red chairs and built their respective teams in the new blind auditions set and stage.

Netizens were totally in awe upon seeing the new stage design, set and lighting. Some said that this new stage was a big upgrade from last season's blind auditions set (CLICK HERE to see how it looks like) which was highly criticized. Others commented that this Blind Auditions stage for the kids edition is truly world-class and also way grander than the live shows stage last season. 

The Voice Kids will air on ABS-CBN soon. This will be followed by the airing of The Voice of the Philippines season 2. Mitoy Yonting is the very first winner of the ABS-CBN franchise of the worldwide hit reality singing show.

Photos courtesy of The Voice ABS-CBN

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The Voice Kids Starts this Summer; Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga are Hosts

The search for the next singing superstar is back as the top-rating and Twitter-trending ultimate singing-reality search “The Voice of the Philippines” returns to ABS-CBN this summer.

This year, it will launch the highly anticipated “The Voice Kids,” featuring kids aged eight to 14 years old with the most unique and supreme singing voices.

Sitting again as coaches in “The Voice Kids” are Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Rock Superstar Bamboo, and Broadway Diva Lea Salonga.

It will be hosted by Luis Manzano and season one V Reporter Alex Gonzaga.

“The Voice of the Philippines” raised the bar of singing competitions by focusing on vocal supremacy, not the looks or the back stories of the artists. Its first season also elicited excitement among audiences with its world-class production and riveting storytelling of the journey of both the artists and coaches.

Season one produced the first ever “Voice of the Philippines” Mitoy of Team Lea, who proved to be a first-class vocal talent that can compete in the global arena.

The Philippine adaptation of the popular international TV franchise turned out to be highly successful, engaging audiences on-air, online, and on mobile as it constantly won the ratings game, dominated social media, and rallied viewers to vote for their voice of choice week after week.

The show’s unique format extremely appealed to Filipino viewers, especially its “blind auditions” where hopefuls auditioned by singing on stage with the coaches facing against them.

It not only saw the artists competing, but also the coaches who battled each other in picking artists, and when their respected teams delivered the best performances during the live shows leading to the finale.

Watch out for “The Voice Kids” airing soon on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like www.facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn, or follow @thevoiceabscbn on Twitter and @abscbnthevoice on Instagram

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Do The Moves Music Video - Sarah Geronimo, Enrique Gil, Apl.de.Ap and Elmo Magalona

MYX Philippines has released on March 8 the official music video for Do The Moves featuring Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, International Rap Superstar Apl.de.Ap, King of the Gil Enrique Gil and Heir of Pinoy Rap Elmo Magalona. 

Feeling so fresh, feeling so fly! Catch the biggest stars pulling off their freshest dance moves! Watch Sarah, Enrique and Elmo #DoTheMoves LIVE on March 16, 3PM at the New Glorietta Activity Center, Makati. See you there and get ready for another surprise!

You can download the #DoTheMoves song at: www.soundcloud.com/do-the-moves. Watch the official music video of Do The Moves below. Also check out the LYRICS VIDEO of the song HERE.

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Sarah Geronimo All Out on Rihanna Opening Number on ASAP 19 (March 2)

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo opened the women empowerment episode of ASAP 19 on Sunday (March 2) with a powerful Rihanna number. Sarah sang and danced to Riri's Right Now in a military themed-performance.

Sarah G was well applauded by the audience and her commanding presence also showed off in the social media, being a trending topic along with other #ASAPBrave related topics. Her duet of All of Me with Bamboo also got positive response from netizens (watch the said trending duet here).

Here's Sarah G with Rihanna's Right Now on ASAP 19 (March 2) opening number:

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Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo 'All of Me' Performance on ASAP 19 (March 2)

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and rockstar Bamboo once again collaborate on the ASAP stage Sunday (March 2) with John Legend's All of Me. 

Sarah G and Bamboo trended on Twitter following their All of Me performance as well as the hashtag #SarahGonASAPBrave. Whenever these two coaches of The Voice PH perform together on ASAP, it was always a hot topic in social media. Check out below some of their trending performances:

Sarah and Bamboo - Just Give Me A Reason
Sarah and Bamboo - Say Something

Watch Sarah and Bamboo's rendition of John Legend's All of Me on ASAP 19 (March 2) below.

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Sarah Geronimo and Maja Salvador Hug on ASAP 19 (Viral Video)

On the closing spiels for ASAP 19 February 23 episode, Sarah Geronimo and Maja Salvador were caught hugging and talking to each other. The video uploaded by YouTube user SarahMatt Po eventually became viral.

It can be recalled that Sarah Geronimo has a failed romance with Gerald Anderson, who is now the boyfriend of Maja Salvador. Meanwhile, Maja was the ex-girlfriend of Matteo Guidicelli, who is now being romantically-linked with Sarah G.

It's nice to see that both Sarah and Maja have already moved on from their respective relationships. Let's hope that Kim and Maja are next. Watch the video below.

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Anne Curtis Nominated at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2014 for Favorite Asian Act

The Philippines' Princess of All Media Anne Curtis is nominated at the Favorite Asian Act category of the 27th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (2014).

Anne Curtis will be up against GEM Deng Zhi Qi (China), Coboy Junior (Indonesia) and Lisa Surihani (Malaysia) for the said KCA 2014 Favorite Asian Act award.

Last year, Sarah Geronimo was also nominated in the Favorite Asian Act category of the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards. However, she lost to former Super Junior member Han Geng of China.

International singing sensation Charice was the first recipient of the said award. Charice Pempengco won as Favorite Asian Act in 2012, the first time that the said category was introduced in the Kids' Choice Awards. 

You can set a another win for the Philippines by voting Anne Curtis in the Kids' Choice Awards poll page (Just CLICK HERE).

Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards will be held on March 29, 2014, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. It will be hosted by Mark Wahlberg.

The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, also known as the KCAs or Kids Choice Awards, is an annual awards show that honors the year's biggest television, movie, and music acts, as voted by Nickelodeon viewers. 

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ASAP 19 Launches New Vocal Group Homegrown Divas - Angeline, Klarisse, Morissette (Feb 23)

ASAP 19 continues to celebrate the love month this Sunday (February 23) with heartwarming and romantic serenades to be led by ASAP Sessionista member Aiza Seguerra, with “It’s Showtime’s” “That’s My Tomboy” grand winner April Mariz “Epey” Herher.

Love will fill the center stage as the whole ASAP Kapamilya throws a very special bridal shower for bride-to-be Karylle. The pre-wedding treat will be made more memorable by Karylle’s mom ZsaZsa Padilla, sister Zia Quizon, and best friends Iza Calzado and Diana Zubiri.

Marvel at the world-class vocal performance of Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo to be joined by Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Bugoy Drilon and Thor. While, international singing sensation Charice will render a fierce musical number that will surely melt the hearts of TV viewers.

Kapamilya teen stars will also take the spotlight on Sunday with “ASAP 19′s” biggest teen prom of 2014 that will be graced by Julia Barretto and Jerome Ponce, Paul Salas and Ella Cruz, “Be Careful With My Heart’s” Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador, “Annaliza’s” Andrea Brillantes and Nathaniel Brit; and “Got To Believe’s” Liza Soberano and Yves Flores, Alex Diaz and Kristel Fulgar, and Jon Lucas and Ingrid Dela Paz.

Get ready for the back-to-back birthday celebrations for John Prats and Empress; grand launch of “ASAP’s” new vocal group, ‘Homegrown Divas’ composed of Angeline Quinto, Morisette Amon and Klarisse De Guzman; and special welcome to the newest member of the Star Magic family, Paolo Onesa, who will also launch his debut album this Sunday.

Meanwhile, sing-along to Karaoke hits with Mitoy, Marcelito Pomoy and Jovit Baldivino; and jam with Princess, Nyoy Volante, Paolo Valenciano and Tutti Caringal.

Also, watch out for the breathtaking dance performances from John, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Cristine Reyes, Maja Salvador, Iya Villania, and Nikki Gil.

Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano will make the “Feb-ibig” month more unforgettable as he rocks out to original Filipino music together with OPM rock icons Bamboo and Ebe Dancel.

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPLOVEMO.

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KimXi, KathNiel, Sarah Geronimo Lead ASAP 19th Anniversary Celebration (Feb 16)

ASAP 19 will celebrate its 19th anniversary this Sunday (February 16) as ABS-CBN’s longest-running and award-winning musical variety show with a string of world-class, brilliant performances and surprises to be led by blockbuster love teams of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, and Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

The grand gathering of Kapamilya stars will be made more sparkling by Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo’s fierce, topnotch song and dance performance.

Romance will fill up the “ASAP 19” center stage with the special Valentine serenade of heartthrobs Xian Lim, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee.

“Honesto” star and birthday girl Cristine Reyes and “Galema” lead actress Andi Eigenmann will turn up the heat of this Sunday with their back-to-back fiery production numbers.

Prepare for a smooth musical experience in Concert Sessions with Rex Smith, Richard Poon, Yeng Constantino and Juris.

Meanwhile, “ASAP 19” will celebrate another Supahdance milestone with dance numbers prepared by Kim Chiu, Enchong, Maja Salvador, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Sam Concepcion, Iya Villania, Empress, Bugoy Drilon, Julia Barretto, Andrea Brillantes, Ella Cruz, Miles Ocampo, Jane Oineza, Alexa Ilacad, and Nash Aguas, Grae Fernandez, Lucas Reyes, Henry Arquiza and John Bermundo of Gimme 5.

Also, be mesmerized by top-caliber vocal performances from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez, Cocoy Laurel, Menchu Lauchengco, Carla Guevarra, Michael Williams, Jed Madela, Nikki Gil and Erik Santos; rock out with Arnel Pineda, Angeline Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, Tuti Caringal, Klarisee De Guzman znd Morisette; and jam with KZ Tandingan, Zia Quizon, Paolo Onessa and Paolo Valenciano.

Don’t miss the 19th anniversary celebration of “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19’s” official networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP19Years.

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Sarah Geronimo and Coco Martin Movie Starts Shooting Next Week

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and Indie Prince Coco Martin will be paired in an upcoming movie. The still untitled movie of Sarah and Coco will start shooting next week according to reports.

Sarah Geronimo and Coco Martin attended the story conference for the said movie last February 6. The movie is another collaboration of Star Cinema and Viva Films and will be directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

According to Coco, he was both nervous and pressured working with Sarah in this movie.

"Siyempre 'pag sinabi mong Sarah geronimo, mataas ang expectations ng tao. Sanay ako sa mga indie [films], kumbaga ito ang nakasanayan kong mundo and then ngayon papasok ako sa mundo ng mainstream at si Sarah Geronimo pa yung makakasama ko. Honestly, napakalaking pressure po para sa akin," Coco told ABS-CBN's Mario Dumaual. [WATCH THE VIDEO HERE]

Meanwhile, Sarah is equally honored and pressured to be working with Coco, who is one of the most-awarded actors of his generation.

"Galing galing niya talaga eh so dapat talaga sa pagkakataon na ito, makahabol talaga ako sa kanya," Sarah said.

Sarah and Coco will be joined by actress-host Ruffa Gutierrez in this movie, who said that she's very excited to be working with the singer. She also revealed that it was actually her first time (during the storycon) to meet Coco Martin in person, who she found cute.

Ruffa will be playing Sarah's mentor and will give one of the twists in the story.

The movie will be Sarah and Coco's first big screen team up. However, the two were already paired in the short-lived musical series Idol (stylized as 1DOL) way back in 2010.

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Matteo Guidicelli: "Call me Sarah if you want."

Actor-host Matteo Guidicelli hinted that he and Sarah have a special relationship in an interview with Tapatan Ni Tunying which aired Thursday.  Matteo refused to talk about Sarah but from the start of the interview, he mentioned the singer's name.

"[Call me] Sarah, kung gusto mo," Matteo told host Anthony Taberna when asked what nickname he wanted to be addressed.

Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli were rumored to be in a romantic relationship since last year and they are said to be going steady but the two neither confirmed nor denied the reports. Matteo, in the said interview also revealed qualities she wanted for a wife which describes Sarah.

Watch Matteo Guidcelli's TNT interview below.

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com
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Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidcelli's Ideal Wife? Actor-singer Talks About Marriage Plans

Twenty-four year old actor-host Matteo Guidicelli sees himself settling down at the age of 28.

When asked about the qualities he wants to find in his bride-to-be, Matteo answers, “I’d like to marry somebody that I can trust, that’s conservative.”

Is he referring to her rumored girlfriend, popstar Sarah Geronimo? Matteo, however, neither confirmed nor denied it, but openly professed that the singer-actress is very special to him.

Why settle down at 28? “I am excited to grow old, I am excited to find out what life has to offer, and I am excited to have a family,” Matteo reveals to Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan Ni Tunying ” airing this Thursday (Jan 30).

“The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” host Iza Calzado, meanwhile, is uncertain about when she will get married, but is positive with what the Year of the Wooden Horse will bring her.

“I don’t have plans yet, but they say 2014 is my year and I am claiming it. It is mine,” she declares.

The 32-year old actress is currently in a relationship with Filipino-British commercial model Ben Wintle. Is marriage already in their plans?

“Sometimes, when we’re talking about it, it seems that he can’t see himself staying here for a long time. I told him that if we get married, I have to keep coming back to the Philippines because I don’t think I can leave this industry,” Iza explains.

Iza insists that her love for acting will keep her from moving abroad permanently.

Don’t miss “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) this Thursday, 4:45 PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying on Twitter or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/TNTunying.

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Sarah Geronimo Sings Beyonce's Drunk in Love on ASAP 19 (January 26)

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo dominated Twitter anew as she performed Beyonce's Drunk in Love on the ABS-CBN musical variety show "ASAP" on Sunday (January 26).

Sarah Geronimo once again proved that she's a total performer with her performance of Queen B's new song on the ASAP 19 stage. Because of this another comeback performance in ASAP, Sarah G trended on Twitter along with the hashtag #SarahGOnASAPComeback.

Lat week, Sarah and Bamboo sent netizens abuzz with their rendition of Say Something by Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World (watch the said performance here).

Meanwhile, here's Sarah G singing Beyonce's Drunk in Love on ASAP 19 (January 26):

Photo courtesy of popster Jayr de Leon

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Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo 'Say Something' Duet on ASAP 19 (Video) - January 19

The Voice of the Philippines coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo once again gave a trending performance on ASAP 19, Sunday (January 19) following their performance of Just Give Me A Reason last year which emerged as ASAP's mot-viewed video in YouTube with close to 10 million views.

Sarah and Bamboo collaborate once more on the ASAP stage with Say Something, a 2011 song by American duo A Great Big World which has a newfound popularity following a version with Christina Aguilera last year. 

Video: Sarah and Bamboo Just Give Me A Reason

After the performance, Sarah and Bamboo trended on Twitter, as well as the hashtag #SaySomethingAshBoo. Here's Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo singing Say Something in an emotional number in ASAP 19 (January 19 | Video).

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Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Deliver Awesome Performance in ASAP 19 (January 19)

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and OPM rock icon Bamboo will fire up “ASAP 19” this Sunday (January 19) as they treat TV viewers with a world-class musical number.

Sarah will also have a hair-raising musical reunion with her friends Charice, Klarisse De Guzman, and Angeline Quinto. Parokya Ni Edgar also rocks the stage to celebrate 20 years in the music industry.

Celebration continues in “ASAP 19” with the back-to-back treats from birthday girl Alex Gonzaga with Enchong Dee, Arjo Atayde, and Joseph Marco; and birthday boy Khalil Ramos with Jane Oineza, Sue Ramirez, Ingrid Dela Paz, and Michelle Vito.

Meanwhile, get ready for the sizzling dance face-off of Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao in their segment ‘MASH;’ the show-stopping production number of Iya Villania; and the breathtaking Supahdance showcase of Iza Calzado, Erich Gonzales, and Cristine Reyes.

Also, watch out for the ultimate concert experience prepared by ASAP Sessionistas together with former Freestyle vocalists Top Suzara and Jinky Vidal; and Erik Santos, Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon; and the must-see musical performances of Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Nikki Gil, KZ Tandingan, Paolo Valenciano, Princess, Morisette Amon; and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano.

Celebrate the beauty of music with the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPAwesome.

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2014 Predictions for Sarah Geronimo, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

Are your favorite stars lucky or unlucky in 2014, the year of the wooden horse? In an episode of ABS-CBN's morning show Umagang Kay Ganda, psychic Stargazer revealed her predictions for some of the hottest Kapamilya stars.

According to her, Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Coco Martin, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo will still have blooming careers this year, while Jodi Sta Maria will be having a big announcement related to her love life. Meanwhile, the psychic also said that it's high time for Sarah Geronimo to follow her heart and be happy. 

Watch the video below for detailed predictions of Stargazer about your favorite stars.

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Sarah Geronimo, Xian Lim Named Covergirl and Coverguy of the Year 2013

Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo and heartthrob Xian Lim were voted as Covergirl and Coverguy of the year, respectively in a poll conducted by popular entertainment blog Starmometer.

Sarah bested three-time winner Angel Locsin and 6 other finalists in the said annual poll for the most glamorous magazine cover by a local female celebrity. Her winning cover was the one she did way back in June 2013 for Cosmopolitan magazine where she looked sexy in wild animal print.

Meanwhile, Xian Lim won in a very close fight against Matteo Guidicelli, with only 126-vote difference. Xian bested 7 coverguys to win the poll for the most swoon-worthy magazine cover by a local male celebrity. His winning cover is Chalk's October 2013 issue, where he opened up about his girl, Kim Chiu.

Here is the official result of the covergirl of coverguy of the year poll:

COVERGIRL OF THE YEAR			COVERGUY OF THE YEAR
Rank	Covergirl	Total Votes	Rank	Coverguy	Total Votes
1	Sarah Geronimo	293,012	1	Xian Lim	99,547
2	Angel Locsin	200,072	2	Matteo Guidicelli	99,421
3	Kim Chiu	100,624	3	Daniel Padilla	3,284
4	Anne Curtis	19,768	4	Enrique Gil	2,402
5	Marian Rivera	3,849	5	Gerald Anderson	667
6	Kathryn Bernardo	3,115	6	Tom Rodriguez	630
7	Jessy Mendiola	3,103	7	JC de Vera	376
8	Megan Young	538	8	Enchong Dee	263

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ASAP 'Diyes Is It' Best of the Best: Sarah G, Piolo, KimXi, KathNiel, JulQuen (Dec 29)

ASAP 18 is set to end the year with a bang this Sunday (December 29) as it takes TV viewers down memory lane in “ASAP Diyes Is It.”

Celebrate “ASAP 18’s” brightest moments this year through a year-end countdown featuring the top 10 “ASAP 18” milestones, trending topics, love teams, birthday performances, and the most talked about viral videos on YouTube.

Leading the year-end countdown special are some of the biggest stars in showbiz including Piolo Pascual, Charice, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Cristine Reyes, Bamboo, Jericho Rosales, Angeline Quinto, and Sarah Geronimo.

Fill 2013′s last Sunday with love together with three of the most in-demand love teams in the country—Kim Chiu and Xian Lim; Julia Montes and Enrique Gil; and Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

Get ready for the special production numbers prepared by Megan Young, Jake Cuenca, Matteo Guidicelli, Venus Raj, Denise Laurel, Bangs Garcia, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, Neil Coleta, Joseph Marco, Martin del Rosario, Sam Concepcion, Young JV, Bryan Termulo, Markki Stroem, Bryan Santos, and Alex Castro.

Prepare to be blown away with the must-see performances of teen stars Khalil Ramos, Ella Cruz, Jane Oineza, Janella Salvador, Francis Magundayao, Michelle Vito, Karen Reyes, Myrtle Sarrosa, Joj & Jai, Sofia Andres, Bianca Casado, Linn Oeymo, and the boy group Gimme 5.

Meanwhile, witness Filipino talent at its finest in the hair-raising concert spectacle of Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Lani Misalucha, Arnel Pineda, Vina Morales, and Martin Nievera; followed by the jaw-dropping musical performance of Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Karylle, KZ Tandingan, Marcelito Pomoy, Paolo Valenciano, and ASAP Sessionistas.

Also, watch out for the most breathtaking dance showdown of Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, and Empress in the ‘Best of Supahdance.’

Celebrate 2013 and join the grandest throwback party of the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18,” this Sunday, 12:00nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPDiyesIsIt.

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Sarah Geronimo Renews Contract with ABS-CBN; Will she be having a teleserye soon?

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo is still a certified Kapamilya after renewing her contract with her home studio ABS-CBN. Sarah signed another two-year contract with ABS-CBN on Monday, December 16.

Present during the contract signing were ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, TV Production head Laurenti Dyogi, broadcast head Cory Vidanes, talent manager Vic del Rosario and Sarah's parents.

"Solid Kapamilya po talaga," Sarah said at the sidelines of contract signing. "Very grateful sa ABS-CBN kasi very welcome ako lagi dito and well-loved and appreciated, so where else I would rather be, hindi ba?"

As part of the contract, Sarah will still be seen as a coach in the second season of The Voice of the Philippines. Other shows for Sarah are still in the planning stage but she surely would welcome another acting stint in Asia's longest-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Will Sarah be having a teleserye soon?

"Ang paggawa ng serye, mahal ko din 'yan pero kailangan ko ding alagaan ang boses ko. Kasi kapag gumagawa ka ng series talagang puyatan. Talagang 'yung acting na gagamitin mo 'yung boses mo ay hindi mo pwedeng [dayain] yan," Sarah told ABS-CBN News.

Meanwhile, it is not yet revealed whether Sarah's own drama anthology, Sarah G Presents will push through next year. It can be recalled that the project was shelved because Sarah became busy as a coach in the first season of The Voice PH.

Photo courtesy of @abscbnpr

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Anak TV Awards Honors ABS-CBN Shows, Personalities; Kapamilya Dominates

ABS-CBN once again dominated the Anak TV Awards for its personalities and programs that are certified child-friendly as voted by parents, teachers, non-government organizations, and other sectors of society.

Kapamilya personalities ruled the roster of male and female Makabata stars based on the Boto Ko ‘To survey that asked adult respondents to vote for local TV personalities they found most admirable.

Leading the winners with Hall of Fame awards were popstar Sarah Geronimo and broadcast journalist Bernadette Sembrano who consistently topped the survey in the past eight years. The two join ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos, Angel Locsin, Jodi Sta. Maria, Judy Ann Santos, Karen Davila, Kathryn Bernardo and Kim Chiu in the top ten list of female Makabata stars.

Anthony Taberna, Coco Martin, Daniel Padilla, Kim Atienza, Noli de Castro, Richard Yap, and Ted Failon were included in the roster of male Makabata stars who are deemed as the most wholesome and worth emulating by the youth today.

ABS-CBN programs “TV Patrol,” “Be Careful With My Heart,” “Matanglawin,” “Ina, Kapatid, Anak,” “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” “Rated K,” “Juan dela Cruz,” and “It’s Showtime,” on the other hand, were named as the country’s Most Well-Liked TV Programs for 2013.

Meanwhile, the Anak TV Seal, which is a seal of good housekeeping on Philippine television, was awarded to programs deemed “wholesome” and “generally child-safe” by the jurors. Among the Kapamilya programs recognized this year are “Animazing Tales,” “Be Careful With My Heart,” “I Got It,” “Matanglawin,” “Ni Hao Kailan,” “Salamat Dok,” “Wansapanataym,” and “Why Not.”

The network’s regional programs “Agri Tayo Dito,” “Bayanijuan,” “Bida Kapampangan,” “MagTV na Atin To (Baguio),” “MagTV na Ato Ni (CDO),” MagTV na (Cebu),” MagTV na (Oragon),” “MagTV na Sadya Ta (Davao),” and “Salandigan” also received the coveted seals.

Overall, ABS-CBN took home a total of 41 accolades from Anak TV Awards including 17 Anak TV seals this year.

The Anak TV Awards is an annual national recognition given by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television honoring child-sensitive programs and personalities in the Philippines. This year’s awarding ceremony was held at the Soka Gakkai Building in Timog, Quezon City.

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