Maria Mercedes Premieres October 7 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

The highly-anticipated local adaptation of the worldwide hit Mexican telenovela that captivated the hearts of many Filipino viewers is set to conquer Philippine television once more beginning Monday (Oct 7) when ABS-CBN premieres “Maria Mercedes” on Primetime Bida. 

Filling in the shoes of Mexican Superstar Thalia, who first played the role of Maria Mercedes, is one of Philippine TV’s prettiest faces today and ABS-CBN’s newest primetime princess, Jessy Mendiola. She will portray the iconic role of Mercedes opposite leading men Jake Cuenca as Luis and Jason Abalos as Clavio.

Video: “Maria Mercedes” Full Trailer

“The Pinay Maria Mercedes will surely make Filipinos laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again with her colorful story,” said Jessy. “Viewers will get to relate to the story even more as we highlight true Filipino values especially our unconditional love for our family.”

Follow the bittersweet story of Mercedes as she faces life’s stuggles and experiences falling in love for the first time.

From a simple life in the province, Mercedes, together with her father and siblings, will move to Manila to move on from the pain caused by her mother. But things wouldn’t go as planned when her father suddenly died and Mercedes was left with no choice but to take on the responsibility of raising her younger brother and sister at her very young age.

As time passed, Mercedes learned her way living in the metro and was able to provide for siblings Rosario (Devon Seron) and Andres (Yogo Singh) by juggling different but decent jobs alongside her childhood friend Clavio (Jason Abalos).

But her world will take a different turn once her heart starts to beat for the handsome and rich businessman Luis Sancuevas (Jake Cuenca). How will Mercedes deal with her feelings for Luis? Who will go against their budding love? How will fate turn things around as Santiago (Ariel Rivera) enters Mercedes’ life?

Also included in the cast of “Maria Mercedes” are Vina Morales, Dominic Ochoa, Nikki Gil, Vivian Velez, Nadia Montenegro, Atoy Co, Erika Padilla, Marx Topacio, Alex Castro, and Isabelle De Leon.

“Maria Mercedes,” directed by Chito Rono, is one of ABS-CBN’s offerings in celebration of the 60th year of Philippine television. The original “Maria Mercedes” aired on ABS-CBN in 1996 and it is considered to be one of the most successful telenovelas in Phillipine TV history. The soon-to-air remake is the only localized version endorsed by Thalia herself among other Thalia-serye adaptations previously aired on Philippine television.

Don’t miss the premiere of “Maria Mercedes” beginning Monday (Oct 7) 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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Maria Mercedes Full Trailer (Video) | Premieres October 7 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

Check out the full trailer of Maria Mercedes, ABS-CBN's newest teleserye topbilled by the sexy Jessy Mendiola, Jason Abalos and Jake Cuenca. The show is the last to be remade in the 'Marias' telenovela trilogy starring Thalia.

Also starring Vina Morales, Dominic Ochoa, Nadia Montenegro, Nikki Gil, Ariel Rivera, Devon Seron, Yogo Singh and Vivian Velez, and directed by Chito Roño and Rechie del Carmen, Maria Mercedes will premiere October 7 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Here's the full trailer of Maria Mercedes ABS-CBN remake. Also check out the hot music video of the teleserye theme song performed by Maria herself, Jessy Mendiola. 

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Jessy Mendiola 'Maria Mercedes' Hot Music Video

Check out the music video of Maria Mercedes, the theme song of ABS-CBN's newest teleserye starring Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos.

Maria Mercedes is the very first of the 'Marias' telenovela trilogy starring Mexican superstar Thalia. The ABS-CBN Pinoy remake will feature the sexy and sultry Jessy, who had the approval of Thalia to play the title role.

Also starring Vina Morales, Dominic Ochoa, Nadia Montenegro, Nikki Gil, Ariel Rivera, Devon Seron, Yogo Singh and Vivian Velez, and directed by Rechie del Carmen, Maria Mercedes will premiere soon on ABS-CBN.

Watch the music video of Maria Mercedes sung by Jessy Mendiola herself, featuring scenes from the soap.

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Jericho Rosales Portrays Jesse Robredo in MMK (March 23)

ABS-CBN’s longest-running drama anthology will present the inspiring and empowering lifestory of the late Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Jesse Robredo this Saturday (March 23). 

Award-winning actor Jericho Rosales will play as Sec. Robredo, while Kapamilya actress Kaye Abad will act as Robredo’s wife Leni. How was Sec. Robredo’s simple lifestyle and strong leadership molded by his family and his experiences? How huge was the part of his wife and her three daughters in his success? 

Aside from Jericho and Kaye, also part of the Jesse Robredo Story in “MMK” are Yogo Singh, Spanky Manikan, Alyanna Angeles, Nikki Bagaporo, Trina Legaspi, and Richard Quan. The episode was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Joan Habana and Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Raz de la Torre. 

Don’t miss the Jesse Robredo Story in “MMK” this Saturday, 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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Carmina Villaroel Topbills Wansapanataym 'Perfect Gift' Episode (December 1)

After getting her ‘perfect gift’ from her husband Zoren Legaspi through their grand mob wedding, seasoned actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel will give the TV viewers a special kind of present this Saturday (December 1) as she topbills the Christmas countdown special of ABS-CBN’s top-rating fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapantaym.”

In an episode titled ‘Perfect Gift,’ Carmina will give life to the role of Joanna, a woman who did not experience a beautiful childhood. Because of her parents’ shortcomings when she was still young, Joanna did everything while growing up so she can to give everything that her son asks for. Despite of the expensive toys and clothes that she has provided, will Joanna realize the greater importance of giving time for her own son?

Together with Carmina in the ‘Perfect Gift’ episode Jeffrey Santos, Carlos Agassi, Yogo Singh, Janica Pareño, Harvy Bautista, and Dexie Daulat. It was written by Mariami Tanangco-Domingo and directed by Tots Sanchez-Mariscal.

Don’t miss the Christmas special of PMPC Best Fantasy Program, “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For more updates log-on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Zanjoe Marudo and Dimples Romana Topbill MMK this October 6

Zanjoe Marudo returns to “MMK” this Saturday (October 6) for another touching heavy family drama, where he will portray the role of a dedicated father and husband who suffered from liver cancer.

Just when they thought that they have surpassed the biggest challenge in their life, couple Sherwin (Zanjoe Marudo) and Mayda (Dimples Romana) will be struck by the news that Sherwin has liver cancer. How long can a father endure for the sake of his family while being weakened by his chronic disease?

Aside from Zanjoe, also part of the episode are Dimples Romana, Aaron Junatas, Clarence Delgado, Yogo Singh, Levi Ignacio, and Isay Alvarez. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Maan Fampulme, and directed by Dado.

Don’t miss the heartwarming family drama this Saturday in the 34th CMMA Hall of Fame Awardee for Best TV Drama Program, “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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MMK Elevated to CMMA's 'Hall of Fame' for Best TV Drama Program

ABS-CBN’s top-rating and longest-running drama anthology, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” was recently elevated to the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) Hall of Fame for Best TV Drama Program.

“MMK” host Charo Santos-Concio personally received the award and shared the recognition to all the TV viewers who followed their show for more than 20 years.

“The secret of ‘MMK’s success is our viewers,” said Concio. “I believe that Filipinos worldwide keep on watching the show because it continues to give them hope and inspiration.”

Meanwhile, Zanjoe Marudo returns to “MMK” this Saturday (October 6) for another touching heavy family drama, where he will portray the role of a dedicated father and husband who suffered from liver cancer.

Aside from Zanjoe, also part of the episode are Dimples Romana, Aaron Junatas, Clarence Delgado, Yogo Singh, Levi Ignacio, and Isay Alvarez. It was researched by Akeem del Rosario, written by Maan Fampulme, and directed by Dado.

Don’t miss the heartwarming family drama this Saturday in the 34th CMMA Hall of Fame Awardee for Best TV Drama Program, “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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Gerald Anderson Seeks Justice in MMK this July 7

Drama Prince Gerald Anderson will topbill “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (July 7) by portraying the role of Jevon, a loving son who seeks justice for his family that was massacred, leaving his father and brother dead while his mother badly injured and siblings in shock.

Will revenge serve its purpose of giving justice to Jevon’s family? Or is forgiveness the key to the start of their family’s healing from the tragedy?

Together with Gerald in the “MMK” episode are Irma Adlawan, Toby Alejar, Yogo Singh, Dindo Arroyo, Yulio Pisk, Carl John Barrameda, Andrei Garcia, Gigi Locsin, Mhyco Aquino, Allyzon Lualhati, and “PBB Teen Edition 4″ ex-housemate, Kit Thompson. 

Video: Gerald Anderson's MMK Massacre Episode Teaser Trailer 

It was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Nuel Naval. The writer and director of this week’s story are the same with last Saturday’s highly acclaimed ‘Manika’ episode topbilled by Jane Oineza.

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 on Twitter, and “like” www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Gerald Anderson Topbills MMK Massacre Episode this July 7

Action-drama Prince Gerald Anderson will show once again his brilliance as an actor in the July 7 episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK 20).

In the said episode, Gerald Anderson will play Jevon Alteza, a survivor in the massacre of his whole family. Gerald will be joined by PBB Teen Edition 4 ex-housemate Kit Thompson in this another heartbreaking story featured in MMK.

Written by Benson Logronio and directed by Nuel Naval, Gerald Anderson's MMK episode will surely be another talk of the town. Also starring Irma Adlawan, Yogo Singh and Julijo Pisk, this MMK massacre episode will air on July 7 at 7:45 PM.

Will Gerald Anderson see this MMK epsiode on TV or will he attend Sarah Geronimo's birthday concert on July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum? Well, for sure he will be up there on the concert to support his baby girl.

Watch the teaser for MMK's massacre episode starring Gerald Anderson.

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Wako Wako and LUV U Cast Goes to Davao for a Mall Tour this May 12

Wako Wako, everybody’s cute and huggable friend will bring happiness to all Davaoenos as he grants the wishes of our Kapamilyas from Davao and visits them, along with other Kapamilya stars, on May 12, 2012 (Saturday), 3PM at the Abreeza Mall, Davao City.

Wako Wako will make a special live appearance with his best friend Muymuy, played by Yogo Singh, alongside Liezel Garcia and Maricar De Mesa. Moreover, Wako-wako will give the audience and mall goers a chance to have a photo with them upon donating some toys for the benefit of ABS-CBN Foundation’s e-Media.

Partying with Wako Wako and his friends are stars from different Kapamilya shows. Whitney Muñoz and Maximillo Mariano of the hit serial teen comedy show Luv U, Kiray Celis and Rhap Salazar, will also grace the event together with PBB Housemate turned Actress-Comedian Melai Cantiveros as she brings laughter as she takes centerstage at the mall tour.

Wako Wako and the gang will truly enjoy their bonding time with fellow Kapamilyas from Davao. Don’t miss the “Luv U Wako Wako Toda Max na ‘to” special treat. Also don’t forget to catch “Wako Wako”, Monday to Friday after PBB Teen Edition 4 Uber 2012.

Text by ABS-CBN via Starmometer

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'Wako Wako' Well-loved by Filipinos, Creates Twitter Buzz

ABS-CBN’s newest fantasy series Wako Wako became a trending topic on Twitter recently, as praises and commendations on the show’s pilot episode flooded the said online platform. According to netizens, besides  Wako Wako's excellent special effects and cute representation of the wishing elves called Arukans, it is also timely to launch a children-themed series as it’s already vacation time for students.

The word “wish” was also at the center of the discussions on  Wako Wako, which means that viewers already got a good grasp of one of the program’s morals that everyone must be careful in what they wish for.

“Wako is so cute. My children love it so much,” a mother said on her Twitter post.

Meanwhile, this week on  Wako Wako, Diyosa Marishka (Aiai delas Alas) continues her search for her lost Arukan named Barkan, who’s called Wako by his new master Muymuy (Yogo Singh). Wako will find out that Diyosa Marishka landed on earth to get him back. He will, then, ask help from Muymuy, who’ll later discover the Arukan’s power to grant wishes.

Muymuy will also discover that the consecutive lucks he recently had were because of Wako’s help. But these granted wishes will pay off through a series of misfortunes for Muymuy’s loved ones. His mom Isay (Gladys Reyes) will fall off the stairs while his grandma Ima (Malou de Guzman) will get arrested due to illegal gambling.

Even Wako’s safety will be putto a test as Muymuy’s aunt Bechay (Maricar de Mesa) will mistake the Arukan as a hybrid of a monkey and a dog, and the cause of her skin allergies.

Catch Wako Wako Mondays through Fridays, before TV Patrol on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more information, like http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wako-Wako.

Text by ABS-CBN, photos via Starmometer

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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

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Wako Wako Official Trailer Released! Premieres March 5

ABS-CBN's newest fantaserye, Wako Wako is topbilled by Ms. Ai Ai Delas Alas, Gladys Reyes and Yogo Singh. Also included in the cast are Vandolph Quizon, Maricar de Mesa, Malou de Guzman, Dennis Padilla, Carlos Agassi, Abby Bautista, Markki Stroem, Liezl Garcia, Eagle Riggs, DJ Durano and Franco Daza.

Wako Wako is the name of a wish elf who will befriend Maki (played by Yogo Singh). Maki is the son of Gladys Reyes and Vandolph Quizon. Ai Ai will play the role of a goddess of the 'Arukans' or wish creature. Pilipinas Got Talent's Ruther Urquia will give voice to Wako.

Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Wako Wako will premiere this March 5 replacing Maria La Del Barrio.

Watch the official full trailer of Wako Wako.

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Zaijian Jaranilla Gears Up For New Teleserye This 2012

According to reports from ABS-CBN news, Wonder Boy of Philippine TV, Zaijian Jaranilla will be returning to television via a new fantaserye, tentatively titled Frozen Boy.

It was also reported that Zaijian will start working with the said teleserye this week.

Zaijian rose to stardom through his role as Santino, the orphan boy of the monastery priests in hit inspirational series, May Bukas Pa. He later starred in Noah, playing the son of Piolo Pascual and Jodi Sta. Maria. His last TV project was the recently concluded Christmas series, Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig together with today's top child stars, Xyriel Manabat, Mutya Orquia and Louise Abuel.

It seems like ABS-CBN is now investing on fantaseryes. Robotserye, E-boy is now airing on primetime bida and it has been reported that another fantaserye will hit the evening slot, Wako Wako. The latter is said to air this March replacing Maria La Del Barrio which is now on its last 2 weeks (read story here). Wako Wako is topbilled by Ms. Ai AI Delas Alas, Yogo Singh and Gladys Reyes and directed by Wenn Deramas.

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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.

'Wako Wako' to be Topbilled by Gladys Reyes and Yogo Singh?

Late last year, ABS-CBN released a teaser of its upcoming show for 2012. Some of the series in the teaser had already premiered while others, although not airing at the first quarter this year had already a confirmed casting. One show that is still a mystery to Kapamilya viewers is Wako Wako.