Vilma Santos Goes International with First Indie Film; Beats 21 Other Actresses

ABS-CBN takes pride in the achievement of Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos, who was named Best Actress at the 13th Dhaka International Film Festival held in Bangladesh for her performance in her first-ever indie film “Ekstra,” which was released by Star Cinema together with Quantum Films.

Vilma bested 21 other lead actresses of film entries from Asia Pacific, including Australia.

She was first honored as Best Actress for “Ekstra” at the 2013 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2013 and the Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2014.

“Ekstra” is a touching drama-comedy film that revolves around the lives of bit players in the movie and TV industry like Loida Malabanan (played by Vilma).

In 2013, “Ekstra” gained international premiere as part of the Contemporary World Cinema program of the prestigious 38th Toronto International Film Festival.

The Jeffrey Jeturian-directed film earned unanimous grade of “A” from the Cinema Evalution Board (CEB).

Part of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary in the movie industry, “Ekstra” also features Ruby, Tart Carlos of “Be Careful With My Heart,” Cherie Gil, Pilar Pilapil, Nico Antonio, Tom Rodriguez, Direk Marlon Rivera, Vince de Jesus and many more.

Also part of Vilma’s milestone movie is the special participation of Richard Yap, Marian Rivera, and Piolo Pascual.

For latest updates on “Ekstra” and other 20th anniversary offerings of Star Cinema, visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Be Careful With My Heart Cast Goes to Singapore this July 28 for World Tour

Kilig-serye royalties Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap will fly to Singapore soon for the continuation of the most-requested “Be Careful With My Heart World Tour.”

On July 28 (Sunday), Maya (Jodi) and Ser Chief (Richard), together with Abby (Mutya Orquia), Nikki (Janella Salvador), Luke (Jerome Ponce), Doris (Tart Carlos) and Sabel (Vivieka Ravanes) will conquer Kallang Theatre for two special shows at 12nn and 4pm to share good vibes and romance among loyal Kapamilya viewers. ASAP Sessionista member Richard Poon is one of the special guests in “Be Careful With My Heart World Tour” in Singapore.

Don’t miss “Be Careful With My Heart,” everyday, 11:45am, before “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN’s Prime-Tanghali. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @becarefulheart on Twitter; and ‘like’ the show’s official Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/becarefulwithmyheartofficial.

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Ekstra (The Bit Player) Cinemalaya Trailer - Vilma Santos, Marian Rivera, Piolo Pascual, Richard Yap

Check out the Cinemalaya trailer of the movie Ekstra (The Bit Player) starring Vilma Santos with special participation of Marian Rivera, Piolo Pascual and Richard Yap. The movie is an entry in the Director's Showcase category of the 2013 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

Ekstra (The Bit Player) is a socio-realist drama-comedy film, which follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan (Vilma Santos) as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera (Una Kang Naging Akin Book 2) as an extra. 

Produced by Quatum Films, Ekstra is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and also features Cherie Gil, Pilar Pilapil, Eula Valdes, Cherry Pie Picache, Ronaline Enriquez, Tart Carlos, Abby Niesta, Marlon Rivera, and Vince de Jesus. Watch the Cinemalaya trailer of Ekstra below.

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Maya and Ser Chief Bring Kilig to First Global Kapamilya Fans Day on TFC.tv this May 4

The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) official online platform, TFC.tv - is set to bring shrills and thrills as it rounds up kababayans all over the world for its first online Global Kapamilya Fans Day event with no less than the stars of what could very well be the most loved teleserye in the world – Be Careful with My Heart.

Dubbed “the digital tambayan of the global Pinoy,” TFC.tv will share kilig moments of Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap who play Maya Dela Rosa, and Ser Chief Ricardo Lim via live streaming on May 4, Saturday at 1 p.m. Manila time.  Joining Maya and Ser Chief in the worldwide chat event are Mutya Orquia who portrays Ser Chief’s daughter Abbey Lim as well as Rosario “Tart” Carlos and Vivieka Vivieka, Ser Chief’s eternally warring household help and Maya’s good pals – Doris and Sabel.

Filipinos from every part of the world can join the live chat by registering at www.TFC.tv for free.  Fans of the serye (which has been running for almost a year due to consistent high ratings) can send their questions in advance and get the chance to win limited edition, autographed memorabilia.

The Global Kapamilya Fans Day will now be a regular online event exclusively for overseas Filipinos who register and log in at TFC.tv  and will give them a direct line to their favorite Kapamilya stars. This exclusive privilege plus the extensive collection of original Kapamilya TV shows, behind-the-scenes specials and movies make TFC.tv a cut above other video websites.

Audie Avecilla-Riola, marketing manager for TFC.tv said that “as the global Pinoys’ newest online destination for original Kapamilya video content, TFC.tv creates opportunities for overseas Filipinos to get closer to their favorite stars through these exclusive online events which also allow them to connect with fellow Kapamilya fans.”

With TFC.tv, subscribers can “love,” share and post their comments and reviews together with other Kapamilyas while watching their favorite shows.

The Global Kapamilya Fans Day is also a preview of what’s to come at the Be Careful With My Heart The U.S. Tour where the same cast members plus Jovit Baldivino, grand winner of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 and Yeng Constantino, first grand winner of Pinoy Dream Academy, will bring fun, music and kilig on May 10 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and on May 12 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida on May 12.  On May 17, Aiza Seguerra will join the cast for the Canada leg in Edmonton, Alberta and on May 19 in Toronto, Ontario for the One Kapamilya Go! 2013 event.  For more information on the U.S. tour event, visit tfc-usa.com/events or their fan page at www.facebook.com/TFCUSOfficial

Check out the TVC on http://tinyurl.com/czp3wuv.

Don’t miss the first Global Kapamilya Fans Day on TFC.tv on May 4.  Fall in love with Ser Chief and Maya and get to know Abbey, Doris and Sabel.  Register now at TFC.tv

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Janella Salvador Bags FAMAS Award; Be Careful With My Heart US Tour Kicks-Off on May 10

Be Careful With My Heart” teen star Janella Salvador reaches a new milestone in her career as she recently received the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS).

Like Janella’s career, “Be Careful With My Heart” continues to soar high as its cast Richard Yap, Jodi Sta. Maria, Mutya Orquia, Aiza Seguerra, Rosario “Tart” Carlos, and Vivieka Vivieka kick-off their US tour on May 10 (Friday) in Los Angeles, California, which will be followed by their special show in Kissimmee, Florida on May 12 (Sunday).

After conquering US, “Be Careful With My Heart” will continue to spread good vibes in Canada as they visit their Pinoy fans in Edmonton, Alberta on May 17 (Friday); and Toronto, Ontario on May 19 (Sunday).

Continue to follow the cute love story of Sir Chief (Richard) and Maya (Jodi) in “Be Careful With My Heart,” everyday, 11:45am, before “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN’s Prime-Tanghali.

For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @becarefulheart on Twitter; and ‘like’ the show’s official Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/becarefulwithmyheartofficial.

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