Kathryn Bernardo Debut: 18 Roses, Candles and Treasures Revealed

Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo will be celebrating her 18th birthday on March 29 and her debut is one of the most anticipated events by fans and friends alike.

Kathryn Bernardo has revealed to entertainment website Push the men who will participate in her 18 roses. Topping the list is her father Teodoro and brother Kevin, as well as her three fathers in teleseryes, Jhong Hilario (Mara Clara), Dominic Ochoa (Princess and I) and Benjie Paras (Got to Believe).

Also having a chance to dance with Kathryn for the 18 roses are her Princess and I co-stars Enrique Gil, and Khalil Ramos; Pagpag co-star Dominic Roque; Goin’ Bulilit co-alumni Steven Fermo, and John Manalo; Super Inggo co-star Joshua Dionisio; Growing Up director Lino Cayetano and cast member Neil Coleta; ASAP co-host Robi Domingo; family friend Marco Alcantara; make up artist Mike Bawa and stylist John Valle; and her escort, constant on-screen partner Daniel Padilla.

Attending Kathryn's debut party to participate in the 18 candles (which is mixed with the treasures ceremony) are Kris Aquino, Gretchen Barretto, Julia Montes, Miles Ocampo, Aria Clemente, Manilyn Reynes and director Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Also wishing Kathryn happiness for the 18 candles/treasures are Mariko Domingo, Roselle Delgado, Viel Joven, Kristina San Diego, Shaira Ang, Bird Pingoy, Lulu Romero, Cris Navarro, Danilyn Nunga, Gail Angco, Nina Ferrer, Jane Santelices, Rhoda Navallo, Blessie Alejandro, Marissa Yogore, Ara Vidanes, Denise Ochoa and sisters Kaye and Chrysler.

The white, black and pink modern vintage debut party of Kathryn Bernardo on March 29 is expected to be grand and meaningful. According to reports, Kathryn will wear ball gowns created by Francis Libiran for her 18th birthday party.

Photo courtesy of Push

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ABS-CBN Master Teleserye 'Ikaw Lamang' Lauded by Viewers, Netizens

ABS-CBN’s master teleserye “Ikaw Lamang” quickly captured the hearts of TV viewers as the premiere of the series starring Teleserye King Coco Martin and Teleserye Princess Kim Chiu won the national TV ratings and became a hot topic on social media.

According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (March 10), “Ikaw Lamang’s” pilot episode scored a national TV rating of 27.4%, or almost 12 points higher than its rival program on GMA, “Carmela” (16.1%). The show also conquered social networking sites such as Twitter, where the hashtag #IkawLamangGrandPilot became the number one worldwide trending topic.

TV viewers and netizens alike praised the story, casting, cinematography, musical scoring, and production design of ABS-CBN’s master teleserye.

For award-winning director Jerome Pobocan, “Ikaw Lamang” is the must-watch teleserye of the season.

“The scenes are beautifully photographed and sensitively directed. It is a magnificent display of thespian craft by both its young and adult stellar cast,” said Direk Jerome.

Entertainment editor Dindo Balares, on the other hand, shared that what he loved the most about the series is its main theme. “The story is epic. It mirrors the huge difference between the lives of Filipinos who are extremely wealthy and extremely poor.”

Meanwhile, TV viewers will surely be more hooked on the thickening plot of “Ikaw Lamang” now that Coco, Kim, Jake Cuenca, and Julia Montes will soon appear in the series as the friends Samuel, Isabelle, Franco, and Mona.

How will time change the good relationship of the four kids? Will their bond become stronger over time, or will it be broken because of their families’ differences?

Don’t miss the the timeless master teleserye, “Ikaw Lamang” weeknights after “Honesto” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. 

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ASAP 19 Celebrates Gerald and Julia Birthday; Plus Judy Ann Santos and Ikaw Lamang Cast (March 9)

Experience non-stop and exciting surprises this Sunday (March 9) as “ASAP 19” stages the once-in-a-lifetime grand launch of ABS-CBN’s much-awaited master serye “Ikaw Lamang,” to be led by stars Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, Julia Montes, and Jake Cuenca.

Joining them are the rest of the powerhouse cast of “Ikaw Lamang,” including Tirso Cruz III, John Estrada, Angel Aquino, Ronaldo Valdez, Cherry Pie Picache, Daria Ramirez, Ronnie Lazaro, Spanky Manikan, Meryl Soriano, Lester Lansang, Zaijan jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Louise Abuel, and Alyana Angeles.

The fun continues this Sunday as “Honesto” stars Joel Torre, Cristine Reyes, Nonie Buencamino, Jason Fransisco, Malou Crisologo, Janna Agoncillo, Melissa Ricks, Eddie Garcia, Janice de Belen, Paulo Avelino and Raikko Mateo bid farewell to the loyal viewers of the top-rating primetime teleserye.

For the first time ever, Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo graces the “ASAP” stage with her son Lucho, and “Dyesebel” star Anne Curtis treats viewers with a special production number.

Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya as it throws a back-to-back birthday bash for “ASAP” leading man Gerald Anderson and teen princess Julia Barretto.

Get blown away by the talent and charm of teen stars Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, Jon Lucas, Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Ella Cruz and Paul Salas; and fall in love with heartthrobs Sam Concepcion and former Giggerboys Robi Domingo, Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee, Chris Gutierrez, and Arron Villaflor in an electrifying production number.

Meanwhile, prepare to be be mesmerized by the smashing dance moves in Supahdance with Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, John Prats, Iya Villania, and Bugoy Cariño.

Watch out for a splendid musical experience from Medwin Marfil of True Faith, Sam Milby, Yeng Constantino, Zia Quizon, Paolo Onesa, Tuti Caringal, and the ASAP Sessionistas; and witness an unparalleled concert spectacle from Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, and Gary Valenciano.

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 #ASAPCelebrate.

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Ella Cruz Plays Special Role in Coco and Kim's 'Ikaw Lamang'

ABS-CBN’s master teleserye “Ikaw Lamang” will begin to capture the hearts of primetime TV viewers on Monday (March 10) as the ‘once in a lifetime TV event’ gathers some of the country’s most brilliant actors.

“Ikaw Lamang” will feature the first team-up of Teleserye King Coco Martin and Teleserye Princess Kim Chiu, together with two of the most talented actors of their generation, Jake Cuenca and Julia Montes.

Completing the powerhouse cast of “Ikaw Lamang” are multi-awarded actors, namely Ronaldo Valdez, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Cherie Gil, John Estrada, Daria Ramirez, Meryl Soriano, Spanky Manikan, and Lester Llansang.

“Ikaw Lamang” revolves around the story of the hardworking son of a farm worker named Samuel (Coco) who falls in love with a haciendera named Isabelle (Kim). Despite being apart from each other because of their families’ differences, Samuel and Isabelle will find their way back to each other’s arms after so many years.

How long can a person wait for his greatest love? Will time be able to erase what the heart holds true or will it strengthen the ties of star-crossed lovers who are ready to fight for their relationship against all odds?

Also featured in the upcoming drama series are Kapamilya child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Louise Abuel, Alyanna Angeles, and Xyriel Manabat, and Kapamilya teen star Ella Cruz for their special participation.

“Ikaw Lamang” is the newest TV masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created “Juan dela Cruz,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” the phenomenal drama series topbilled by Coco and Julia “Walang Hanggan,” and the first project of Coco, Jake, and Kim, “Tayong Dalawa.” It is under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco.

Don’t miss the beginning of the timeless master teleserye, “Ikaw Lamang” on Monday on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Kim Chiu and Coco Martin in Ikaw Lamang 'Kilig' Love Trailer

Watch the latest teaser of ABS-CBN’s upcoming drama series “Ikaw Lamang” which will premiere on Monday (March 10). Under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, Dreamscape Entertainment Television’s newest masterpiece “Ikaw Lamang” is topbilled by Teleserye royalties Coco Martin and Kim Chiu.

Aside from Kim and Coco, “Ikaw Lamang” also stars Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca with some of the country's award-winning actors Ronaldo Valdez, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Cherie Gil, Angel Aquino, John Estrada, Daria Ramirez, Spanky Manikan, Meryll Soriano and Lester Llansang.

Below are Kim and Coco in “Ikaw Lamang” love trailer.

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Kim Chiu and Coco Martin Thrilled with New Tandem in Ikaw Lamang

Teleserye King Coco Martin and Teleserye Princess Kim Chiu are both excited about their highly anticipated return to primetime TV through ABS-CBN’s upcoming drama series “Ikaw Lamang.”

“It’s been a while since Kim and I worked together in ‘Tayong Dalawa’ and ‘Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo.’ That’s why I’m happy and blessed to be given the chance to reunite with her in a new teleserye,” said Coco about his newest leading lady in the Kapamilya network’s ‘once in a lifetime TV event.’

Kim, meanwhile, admitted that she is having mixed emotions about her new project and her new team-up with Coco. Kim’s last primetime TV show was the hit family series “Ina Kapatid Anak,” while Coco starred in the superhero-serye “Juan dela Cruz.”

WATCH: Ikaw Lamang Grand Full Trailer 

“Aside from the excitement, I feel nervous and pressured especially because the cast of ‘Ikaw Lamang’ is really full of brilliant actors and actresses. I can say that this is the most challenging role and project that I’ve ever had,” she shared.

“Ikaw Lamang” will unravel the love story of childhood friends Samuel (Coco) and Isabelle (Kim), whose fate will be tested by time and their clashing families.

Joining Coco and Kim in their newest TV drama are two of the most talented actors of their generation, Jake Cuenca and Julia Montes.

Completing the award-winning powerhouse cast of “Ikaw Lamang” are Ronaldo Valdez, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Cherie Gil, John Estrada, Angel Aquino, Daria Ramirez, Meryll Soriano, Spanky Manikan, and Lester Llansang; with the special participation of Kapamilya child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Louise Abuel, Alyanna Angeles, and Xyriel Manabat.

Under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, “Ikaw Lamang” is the newest TV masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created “Juan dela Cruz,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” the phenomenal drama series topbilled by Coco and Julia “Walang Hanggan,” and the first project of Coco, Jake, and Kim, “Tayong Dalawa.”

Don’t miss the beginning of the timeless love story of Samuel and Isabelle in “Ikaw Lamang” on March 10 (Monday) on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Bench Summer 2014 Campaign - Live Life With Flavor (Girls of Summer Photos)

Global brand Bench has unveiled the photos for their summer 2014 ad campaign titled 'Live Life With Flavor.' The said ad campaign features the brand's hottest endorsers wearing their BENCH’s summer 2014 collection: bright colored denims, zesty graphic prints, and striking design.

To show us how to lick life like a melting popsicle are BENCH’s Girls of Summer. From Jessy M to Julia B, the ladies slip into fun, flirty, and frolic-worthy tanks and tees and give us a taste of one cool collection to covet.

BENCH SUMMER 2014 PHOTOS: Boys of Summer—Bench Body Models

Check out the Bench 2014 ad campaign 'Live Life With Flavor' photos below featuring the Girls of Summer:

Photos courtesy of Bench

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Ikaw Lamang Grand Full Trailer Released; Premieres March 10 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

ABS-CBN has released the grand full trailer of upcoming teleserye Ikaw Lamang topbilled by Coco Martin and Kim Chiu, together with Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca. Ikaw Lamang is a period drama set in the 1960s that will transcend boundaries in the name of love.

This once-in-a-lifetime TV exclusive also stars Ronaldo Valdez, Cherie Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Angel Aquino, John Estrada, Tirso Cruz III, Daria Ramirez, Ronnie Lazaro, Spanky Manikan, Meryll Soriano and Lester Llansang with the special participation of child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Alyanna Angeles and Louise Abuel.

Produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and directed by Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, Ikaw Lamang premieres March 10 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida replacing Got to Believe. Watch the grand full trailer of Ikaw Lamang below.

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Julia Montes in 'Three-in-One' in Wansapanataym February 22 Episode

Kapamilya actress Julia Montes will teach TV viewers the importance of loving one’s self this Saturday (February 22) in ABS-CBN’s award-winning fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapanataym.” 

In the episode titled ‘Three in One,’ Julia will portray the role of Trina, a young woman from the province who wishes to get the acceptance of the people in the city. 

Because of her desire to dress up and be like her classmates, Trina is given a magical stone that will give her the ability to create a new ‘Trina’ that has the kind of personality she wants to have. 

Will Trina finally learn to love and accept herself when she loses control of the personalities she created? 

Also in the ‘Three in One’ episode are Malou Crisologo, Robi Domingo, and Eda Nolan. It is written by Noreen Capili, and directed by Erick Salud. 

Don’t miss the 2014 UPLB Gandingan Awards’ Best Development-Oriented Children’s Program “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, 6:45pm, after “Bet On Your Baby” in ABS-CBN. 

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Ikaw Lamang Full Trailer | Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca Teleserye

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer of upcoming teleserye Ikaw Lamang. The said trailer has its primetime premiere Friday night and was also made available online the same day.

Tobilled by the king and princess of teleserye, Coco Martin and Kim Chiu, Ikaw Lamang is a period drama that will transcend boundaries when it comes to love.

Kim and Coco will be joined by teleserye sweetheart Julia Montes and award-winning actor Jake Cuenca in this once in a lifetime TV exclusive.

Check this out: Ikaw Lamang Character Photos

This epic love story also boasts of a formidable cast including Ronaldo Valdez, Cherie Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Angel Aquino, John Estrada, Tirso Cruz III, Daria Ramirez, Ronnie Lazaro, Spanky Manikan, Meryll Soriano and Lester Llansang. 

Child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Alyanna Angeles and Louise Abuel will also play special roles.

Produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and directed by Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, Ikaw Lamang is set to premiere this March 2014 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Watch the full trailer of Ikaw Lamang below.

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Kim Chiu Sizzling Hot Showdown with Enrique Gil (Video)

Check out the sizzling hot dance showdown of teleserye princess Kim Chiu with Enrique Gil during the KING OF THE GIL concert of the latter last November 29 at the Araneta Coliseum. It aired February 9 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best.

Kim looks like a dancing latina in the said muy caliente number. Aside from Kim, Enrique also performed with other Kapamilya stars during the said concert.

QUICK LINKS

Angel Locsin and Enrique Gil - Wrecking Ball number
Enrique Gil and G-Force Stallions - Shirtless Katawan/Legs Number

Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil - Feel this Moment Sing and Dance Number
Julia Montes and Enrique Gil - Clarity Dance Number
Vhong Navarro and Enrique Gil - Dance Showdown

Watch the sizzling number of Kim Chiu and Enrique Gil below.

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Angel Locsin and Enrique Gil Hot Wrecking Ball Dance Number

Check out the sexy and hot dance number of actress Angel Locsin with Enrique Gil during the KING OF THE GIL concert of the latter last November 29 at the Araneta Coliseum. It aired February 9 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best.

Angel Locsin is fiery while dancing with Enrique on Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball. Enrique Gil also performed with other Kapamilya stars in the said concert.

QUICK LINKS

Enrique Gil and G-Force Stallions - Shirtless Katawan/Legs Number

Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil - Feel this Moment Sing and Dance Number
Julia Montes and Enrique Gil - Clarity Dance Number
Vhong Navarro and Enrique Gil - Dance Showdown
Kim Chiu and Enrique Gil - Sizzling Hot Number

Watch the sexy dance number of Angel Locsin and Enrique Gil during the said concert below.

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Enrique Gil, G-Force Stallions Shirtless on Sexy Dance Number

King of the Gil Enrique Gil had a sexy production number during his concert last November 29 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Enrique, who danced shirtless with a towel, was joined by G Force Stallions in the said number.

The successful KING OF THE GIL concert aired on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best last Sunday, February 9. Enrique also shared the stage other Kapamilya stars.

QUICK LINKS

Angel Locsin and Enrique Gil - Wrecking Ball number

Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil - Feel this Moment Sing and Dance Number
Julia Montes and Enrique Gil - Clarity Dance Number
Vhong Navarro and Enrique Gil - Dance Showdown
Kim Chiu and Enrique Gil - Sizzling Hot Number

Watch Enrique Gil's sexy dance number with the G-Force Stallions below.

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Ikaw Lamang First Trailer | A Once in a Lifetime TV Event Starring Coco Martin and Kim Chiu

The first trailer of upcoming ABS-CBN period drama Ikaw Lamang premiered in a trade event held January 31 at One Esplanade in Pasay City. The said teleserye is topbilled by Coco Martin and Kim Chiu together with Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca.

Described as a once in a lifetime TV exclusive, Ikaw Lamang is an epic love story that will also feature a formidable cast including Ronaldo Valdez, Cherie Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Angel Aquino, John Estrada, Tirso Cruz III, Daria Ramirez, Ronnie Lazaro, Spanky Manikan, Meryll Soriano and Lester Llansang. Child stars Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Alyanna Angeles and Louise Abuel will also play special roles.

Directed by Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco, Ikaw Lamang is set to premiere this March 2014 on Primetime Bida. Watch the trade trailer of Ikaw Lamang below.

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Kathryn, Daniel, Julia and Enrique Renew Contracts With ABS-CBN

Hottest teen stars of today Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Julia Montes and Enrique Gil renewed their contracts with ABS-CBN on Thursday, January 30.

ABS-CBN Executives Charo Santos-Concio and Cory Vidanes with Enrique, Julia, Kathryn and Daniel

The four stars signed another three-year contract with the Kapamilya network. Present in the contract signing were ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, broadcast head Cory Vidanes and TV production head Laurenti Dyogi.

Fans of the popular love team of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo will be able to see their idols in more ABS-CBN projects. The two currently star in the top-rating series Got to Believe and will soon start shooting for the movie adaptation of pop fiction She's Dating the Gangster written by Bianca Bernardino (read more about the movie here).

Meanwhile, Enrique Gil will soon be seen in the primetime teleserye Mira Bella opposite rising star Julia Barretto. They will be joined by Sam Concepcion, Pokwang, Mylene Dizon, John 'Sweet' Lapus, and James Blanco, among others.

Julia Montes, on the other hand, is part of the big cast of a once in a lifetime TV event, Ikaw Lamang. The said teleserye is a period action-drama featuring the first team up of Coco Martin and Kim Chiu. The epic love story is slated to premiere this March 2014.

Photo courtesy of Ginger Conejero

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Julia Montes and Enrique Gil Lauded at Dubai Autism Center (DAC)

What do 50 Cent, Mike Tyson, Enrique Gil and Julia Montes have in common?  They have all recently visited the Dubai Autism Center (DAC), fast becoming one of the premier centers in the Gulf region to offer internationally proficient services in the field of autism.

The DAC welcomed recently two of ABS-CBN TFC’s “ASAP Live In Dubai” stars: Enrique Gil and Julia Montes who came to visit the Center and express their strong support to the autism cause. Both youthfuil Filipino celebrities were part of the hugely successful “ASAP Live in Dubai” back-to-back concerts last January 24 which ABS-CBN TFC co-presented with OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network and now the exclusive hub of TFC subscribers in the region.

DAC Events & Project Manager Farhan Shahid warmly received the celebrity guests and accompanied them in a tour of the facilities where they spent time with students with autism. 

At the end of the visit, Gil and Montes signed on the VIP’s guest book, expressing their admiration for the efforts undertaken by the Center towards children with autism and wishing everyone greater success in their endeavors to help people with the condition.

Farhan Shahid commented: “The visit reflects Enrique and Julia’s concern about individuals with autism… I am impressed by their keenness to understand and find out more about the disorder… They have left a lasting impression on all staff members.”

DAC is a non-profit organization launched in 2001 with the main objective of successfully integrating children with autism into the community through focused efforts in creating social awareness about the condition. 

Today, 57 students are provided with a holistic individualized intervention program that includes academics and various therapies: behavioural, speech, occupational, music and play as well as professional medical care. In addition to the intervention program, the Center has an internationally acknowledged assessment and diagnosis unit.

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that lasts throughout a person’s life. It affects the person’s verbal and non-verbal communication abilities as well as imaginative play and social skills. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) transcend social, cultural and geographic boundaries. According to recent studies, 1 out of 88 children is affected by ASD.

For more information, visit http://www.dubaiautismcenter.ae/ (Dubai Autism Center with additional reports from NMFernandez-ABS-CBN Global)

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Meet the Cast of ABS-CBN Teleserye Ikaw Lamang Starring Coco Martin and Kim Chiu

ABS-CBN has already revealed the huge project Ikaw Lamang that will feature together for the first time the tandem of Drama King Coco Martin and Teleserye Princess Kim Chiu. Aside from the two, the upcoming teleserye will also have Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca.

The look test for Ikaw Lamang happened Monday and photos of the main characters have been released (CLICK HERE to see the character photos). Based on the teaser photos, both Coco and Julia will play roles with social status opposite to that of Kim and Jake.

According to reports, this is Kim's most challenging role to date where she will be pitted against some of the most respected actors in the industry. Aside from Coco, Julia and Jake, the cast also includes John Estrada, Cherry Pie Picache, Tirso Cruz III, Cherie Gil, Angel Aquino, Ronaldo Valdez, Daria Ramirez, Meryl Soriano, Spanky Manikan and Lester Llansang.

Described by Dreamscape Entertainment as a once in a lifetime TV event, Ikaw Lamang is an epic love story that will transcend boundaries, be it status or time. 

Directed by Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco (who both helmed Coco's Juan dela Cruz), this period action-drama is slated to premiere this March on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Photos courtesy of Eric John Salut

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Ikaw Lamang - ABS-CBN Teleserye | Coco Martin, Kim Chiu, Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca

Drama King Coco Martin returns on television with other primetime royalties Kim Chiu and Julia Montes together with Jake Cuenca in the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye Ikaw Lamang. Check out the complete cast here.

ABS-CBN has already started promoting the series by releasing teaser photos of the characters that will be played by Coco, Kim, Julia and Jake. According to reports, Ikaw Lamang is a period drama combined with an epic romance and action elements.

Read: Kim Chiu and Coco Martin Tandem in New ABS-CBN Teleserye

Based on the teaser photos, we can only assume that Kim Chiu will play a princess in the series while Julia Montes could also be a long-lost royalty from a certain tribe or group. Meanwhile, Coco Martin might be the poor guy hero while Jake Cuenca is a rich man from another period of time.

Are you excited for this new series? The fresh tandem of Kim and Coco is one thing to look forward to. Julia and Jake could also offer something new in the series. What fascinates most about this new teleserye is it being a period drama, a genre ABS-CBN rarely tackle. 

Ikaw Lamang will be under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco. It is among ABS-CBN's upcoming teleseryes this 2014 and is slated to be presented in a trade launch happening this January 30.

Photos courtesy of Eric John Salut

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Kim Chiu and Coco Martin Tandem in New ABS-CBN Teleserye

Primetime royalties Coco Martin and Kim Chiu are said to be working together in an upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye. Reports said that Kim will be Coco's leading lady in his comeback teleserye, a period drama with a working title Ikaw Lamang.

"Si Kim Chiu pala ang bagong leading lady ni Coco Martin sa bago niyang teleserye sa ABS-CBN at take note, hindi na kasama ang ka-loveteam ng aktres na si Xian Lim sa proyektong ito," entertainment columnist Reggee Bonoan wrote in his article in Bandera.

According to the published article, Coco Martin and Kim Chiu will be joined by Jake Cuenca and Julia Montes in the upcoming project. Childstar Xyriel Manabat is also in the cast.

Check this out: Ikaw Lamang Character Teasers, Photos

In one of his interviews, Coco revealed that he will be working on his teleserye soon after he finished shooting for the movie Padre de Familia which also stars Montes and superstar Nora Aunor. The actor also said that this new project will be an action-drama.

"Baka mag-start na ako itong end of January. Magbabalik ako. Napakagandang ano sa akin, kasi after Juan dela Cruz, superhero siya, ngayon gumawa ako ng ganitong klaseng pelikula. Tapos ang gagawin kong next soap ay heavy drama na may action, kumbaga ready ako ngayon humarap sa soap operang gagawin ko," he said.

If indeed this is true, then ABS-CBN might be trying new pairing just like what they did with Kimerald (Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson). However, is ABS-CBN ready to let go of the popularity of the KimXi tandem this early?

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Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Nora Aunor Star in Padre de Familia Movie 2014

Superstar Nora Aunor will be working together with Coco Martin and Julia Montes in the upcoming film Padre de Familia (Padre de Pamilya). The movie, which is being shot on location in Malaysia, is directed by Adolf Alix Jr.

In Padre de Familia, Nora Aunor will be playing the troubled matriarch Aida while Coco Martin will be his son Noel who only wants the best for their family. Julia Montes is Pia who will have a big role in Noel's life. 

Padre de Pamilya will be the first time that Nora Aunor will be working with both Coco and Julia while the latter tandem has already topbilled their movie A Moment In Time last year.

Aside from Coco, Julia and Nora, the movie, features a dream cast of powerhouse actors including Rosanna Roces, Baron Geisler, Joel Torre, Joem Bascon, Miles Ocampo, Manuel Chua, Paolo Diangson and Ms. Anita Linda.

"PADRE DE FAMILIA. Sino nga ba ang tumatayong haligi ng tahanan? Ang mapagparayang ina o ang anak na nagtataguyod ng lahat? Sa isang bihirang pagkakataon, magsasama ang dalawa sa pinakamahusay na artista ng kanilang henerasyon-si Coco Martin at ang nag-iisang Superstar Ms. Nora Aunor. Ngayong 2014," Direk Adolf shared in his Facebook page giving a background of the movie.

Based on the screenplay of Ralston Jover, Nikki Bunquin & Jerry Gracio, Padre de Familia is one gigantic movie you shouldn't miss this 2014.

Photos courtesy of Direk Adolf and Jojit Lorenzo

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