Kean Cipriano and Yen Santos Topbill MMK this November 17

For the first time, rock band frontman Kean Cipriano will star in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (November 17), wherein he will portray the role of John, the loving boyfriend of Lyn (Yen Santos), a conservative lady who based her life decisions on different kinds of sayings that she learned from her mother, aunt and grandmonther.

Lyn connects everything that happens to her to the old beliefs, from the right time to be in a relationship up to the reasons why she is suffering. In the end, which will matter more–Lyn’s long list of sayings or real feelings that she and John have for each other?

Together with Kean and Yen in their “MMK” episode are Sylvia Sanchez, Ricardo Cepeda, Sharlene San Pedro, Nikki Bagaporo, Cris Villongco, Helga Krapf, Patrick Sugui, Timothy Chan, and Aria Clemente. It was researched by Agatha Ruadap, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Dado Lumibao. 

Don’t miss a light romantic life story this Saturday in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Cast of 'Angelito', 'Pintada' and 'Kahit Puso'y Masugatan at SM Fairview this August 5 (Sunday)

Bond with the cast of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto,” “Precious Hearts Romances presents Pintada,” and “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” this Sunday (Aug 5), 4 PM at SM Fairview Annex Activity Center.

Enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, and musical performances to be brought to you by JM De Guzman, Charee Pineda, and Kaye Abad of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto;” Denise Laurel, Yen Santos, and Lemuel Pelayo of “PHR presents Pintada,” and heiress of drama Andi Eigenmann, Cinemalaya 2012 Best Actress Iza Calzado and Jake Cuenca, together with ex PBB teen housemates Kit, Yves, and Myrtle of “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan.”

Admission is absolutely free.

Keep watching them in “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto,” weekdays, after “It’s Showtime” and “PHR presents Pintada” after “City Hunter Returns” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold and “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” after “Lorenzo’s Time” in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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PHR Pintada Paints a Colorful Love Story on Kapamilya Gold

Love painted a different and unconventional romantic story between a teacher and her student this July as ABS-CBN recently premiered Precious Hearts Romances (PHR)’ newest offering, “Pintada.”

This much-awaited and top-rating drama is topbilled by Denise Laurel, who last heated up viewers’ afternoons in “PHR presents Midnight Phantom,” and fast-rising hunk-actor Martin Del Rosario, who is all set to take on bold and daring roles on television.

”Precious Hearts Romances presents Pintada” also marks the comeback of box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina in directing teleseryes.

Follow the story of Lysa (Denise) as she embarks on a journey to find the courage to paint over her scars and face life again.

After escaping a scandal that smeared her reputation, Lysa is ready to start anew as she moves back to her hometown to work as a teacher in a community high school. Her irresistible beauty makes her the object of everybody’s attention, desired by men and envied by women.

Among those smitten by her is the naughty and hard-headed high school student Sev (Martin). Despite their deep emotional connection, Lysa opts to abide by her ethical principles as a teacher and refuses Sev’s advances.

Sev has yet to prove his love to Lysa, but then a fire will break out in the school that will change her life forever. While trying to rescue her students, a part of her lovely face gets burned. A man rumored to have had an affair with her also dies in the tragedy.

Besieged by hatred from the townsfolk and ashamed of her badly damaged face, Lysa suffers the aftermath of the tragic incident.

For many years, Lysa hides under a veil and refuses to mingle with people until a young man from her past, Sev, tracks her down.

What awaits Lysa and Sev? Will Lysa finally give Sev a chance now that their student-teacher bond doesn’t exist anymore? When everything she knew leaves her indelible scars, will Lysa still find a way to face life again? How can Sev help her cope with the pain brought to her by her past?

Also part of the cast are Yen Santos, Lemuel Pelayo, Bernadette Allyson, Alma Concepcion, Ricardo Cepeda, Nikka Valencia, James Reid, Jess Mendoza, Eslove Briones, Deniesse Joaquin, Jommy Teotico, Chase Vega, Katrina Legaspi, Erin Ocampo, EJ Jallorina, Lui Manansala, Dolly Gutierrez, Buddy Palad, and Marky Roldan.

Don’t miss “PHR presents Pintada,” Mondays to Fridays, after “City Hunter Returns” on ABS-CBN.

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PHR Pintada Full Trailer Released, Premieres July 16

ABS-CBN has just released the full trailer for the newest Precious Hearts Romances series, Pintada starring Martin del Rosario and Denise Laurel.

PHR Pintada is about a high school student, Sev (Martin del Rosario) who fell in love with his teacher, Lysa (Denise Laurel). The series will mark Martin's first leading man role in a teleserye while this is another PHR  for series veteran Denise Laurel.

PHR Pintada will also star PBB alumni Yen Santos and James Reid with Angelito star Lemuel Pelayo. This new Precious Hearts Romances offering from ABS-CBN will premiere July 16 on Kapamilya Gold.

Watch PHR Pintada full trailer below (background music: Nag-Iisang Ikaw originally by Louie Heredia):

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PHR Pintada (Starring Denise Laurel and Martin del Rosario) Teaser

Precious Hearts Romances: Pintada is the newest PHR series that will heat up weekday afternoons. Starring Denise Laurel and Martin del Rosario, PHR Pintada marks Martin's first leading man role.

Pintada will deal with a high school student who fell in love with his teacher. Also starring Lemuel Pelayo (Angelito: Batang Ama) and Yen Santos, PHR Pintada is another ABS-CBN afternoon teleserye to watch out for.

Read more about PHR Pintada here (look test photos and interviews).

Meanwhile, here is the teaser for PHR Pintada:

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Martin del Rosario and Denise Laurel Topbill New PHR Series Pintada

Young actor Martin del Rosario will be having his first lead role in a teleserye via Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada. Martin del Rosario will be playing leading man to PHR veteran, Denise Laurel.

This will be the first time that Martin and Denise will be paired together although they already worked together in Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos way back in 2007. 

In an interview during the promo shoot for Pintada last May 29, Martin shared his excitement of topbilling a show and working with a love team for the first time. He also shared a bit of the plot of Pintada, which will be dealing with a high school student falling in love with his teacher.

"Ang sarap magtrabaho kapag leading man na. Very interesting 'yung role at first time ko rin na magkaroon ng ka-love team sa drama. Ilang years na ako sa ABS-CBN pero wala pa akong nagiging ka-love team. Ang swerte ko kasi first time tapos si Denise Laurel pa. Hindi ba totoo namang nangyayari 'yung high school student tapos magkaka-crush ka sa teacher? So kahit medyo nine-nerbyos ako, excited ako for the role,” Martin said.

PHR series usually require daring scenes but Martin said that he is ready to delve into the role even though this will be the first time that he will have a kissing scene for a series.

“First time ko magki-kissing scene. Si Denise naman nakailang 'Precious Hearts Romance' na siya, so tutulungan din niya ako. At saka siyempre kaya ko din naman. Ilalagay ko lang sarili ko sa character. Okay sa akin kahit anong sabihin ni direk. Kasi TV naman ito so may limitation pa rin,” he said.

PBB alum Yen Santos and Angelito: Batang Ama cast member Lemuel Pelayo will also join PHR Pintada. Eslove Briones is also a member of the cast. This new Precious Hearts Romances series will be under the unit of Direk Lauren Dyogi.

Here are some of the photos from the look test of PHR Pintada:

Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN Forums and YenCredibles Facebook Fan Page

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Yen Santos is Rodeo Queen in MMK this May 26

Maalala Mo Kaya makes history this Saturday (May 26) as it becomes the first-ever program on television to showcase the beauty of the true 'rodeo capital' of the Philippines, Masbate.

Featuring the life story of first 'rodeo queen' Gemma Layson, to be portrayed by Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 3 ex-housemate Yen Santos, MMK’s 'rodeo' episode will showcase the breathtaking sceneries of the province and its colorful ingenious traditions, including the grand competition of cowboys nationwide, 'Rodeo Masbateño.'

In the story, Gemma aspired for nothing but to finish her studies and give her family a better life. But aside from poverty, Gemma had a difficult time in achieving her dream because of her father who did not want to send her to school.

With the lack of support, she decided to compete in 'Rodeo Masbateño' and become one of its cowgirls. Gemma did not mind the danger of being a cowgirl, because aside from her financial needs, being a cowgirl gave Gemma the happiness that she could not find with her father.

Together with Yen in the MMK episode are Akiko Solon, Snooky Serna, and Juan Rodrigo. It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Nuel Naval.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV masterpiece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), after Wansapanataym on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Text and photos by MMK, ABS-CBN

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Neil Coleta Is Now A Certified Kapamilya Star

Young actor Neil Coleta has finally signed a contract with ABS-CBN last February 21. In an interview with ABS-CBN, Neil expressed his desire to have his own love team in showbiz. He said he wanted either PBB alumna, Yen Santos or It's Showtime host, Coleen Garcia as his pair.

Upcoming projects for Neil are still yet to be revealed but he assured that ABS-CBN had plans for a good show for him this year. He hinted that for a change, his upcoming show would have comedy as a genre.

Neil Coleta became famous after appearing in a commercial for a beverage brand where he played Nicos, the hopeless romantic guy who had a crush on Matina, played by Coleen Garcia. Before this break, he appeared in TV-5's defunct teen show, Lipgloss. He became a part of top rating series, 100 Days to Heaven and the hit Kapamilya teen show, Growing Up.

Neil signed a two-year contract with ABS-CBN.

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