'The Healing' Official Full Trailer Released!

Star Cinema has just released the official full trailer for the upcoming horror/suspense movie The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. The Healing full trailer premiered on television, July 1st on The Buzz.

The Healing is Gov. Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie and this is equally monumental as the Star For All Season's first ever suspense-horror film. It will tackle Filipinos' tradition of resorting to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments with a horrifying twist.

Related: Kim Chiu Plays a Character with a Doppelgänger in The Healing

Also starring Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang and under the direction of Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2), The Healing is showing in theaters, July 25.

Watch the official full trailer of Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu's The Healing:

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Vilma Santos' 50th Anniversary Movie 'The Healing' Showing this July 25

ABS-CBN and Star Cinema pay tribute to the 50 illustrious years in showbiz of the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos through a one-of-a-kind film titled, “The Healing.”

Vilma’s 50th anniversary movie is equally monumental as this is her first-ever suspense-horror movie. “It’s a perfect project after ‘In My Life,’ which was three years ago. And since I don’t do movies that frequent, I might as well give the public something different,” said Vilma. “This is my first time to do a suspense-horror and I’m so proud of it.”

Governor Vi shared that she is so elated with the fact that she is working now with some of the entertainment industry’s best, including the Master director Chito Roño. “I’ve been asking for so long for something this and I’m so glad that it’s finally happening. With the undeniable top caliber of Star Cinema, Direk Chito, and our award-wining cast, how can I go wrong!” she remarked.

Vilma added that she is particularly excited with her first movie project with one of ABS-CBN’s primetime princess Kim Chiu, “Honestly, Kim is a great actress and I can feel that her career will surely go far in showbiz,” she said.

True enough, “The Healing” is totally a new brand of suspense-horror that will surely make a mark in the Philippine horror cinema. “Stories about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments have not yet been tackled in-depth in movies. And in our film, the viewers will not just be horrified, they’ll somehow be challenged to think as to how faith healing has already been part of the our culture,” Vilma narrated.

In honor of Vilma’s 50th anniversary, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim, Pokwang, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang!

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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'The Healing' Starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu Showing this July 25

Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu star in the upcoming horror film The Healing under Star Cinema. The movie is the first time we will see Kim Chiu and Governor Vi together in the big screen.

The Healing, which is directed by no less than Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2) is set for a July 25 release.

In The Healing, Gov. Vilma Santos will be playing a stepmother role to Kim's character. Meanwhile, Kim's role is very challenging as her character has a doppelgänger. This term, which literally means "double walker" in German, refers to a ghostly double of a living person, typically representing evil or misfortune. 

In an interview, Kim said that she learned a lot working with Gov. Vi and Direk Chito. “It’s a wonderful experience. Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya as an actress and as a person, and kay direk Chito (Roño) rin, sobra akong nag-enjoy. Parang nag-grow ‘yung acting ko. Marami akong natutunan in terms of work sa set.”

Kim also shared an advice from the Star For All Seasons. “Sabi niya, gawin mo ang dapat mong gawin sa isang eksena, huwag mong sasayangin. Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na sayang ‘yung eksena.”

Aside from Kim and Gov. Vi, The Healing also stars Janice De Belen, Martin del Rosario, Mark Gil, Carmi Martin, Cris Villanueva, Ynez Veneracion and Pokwang.

Here are some of the photos from The Healing movie shoot:

Photos courtesy of MyChos.com and Martin del Rosario (via Twitter)

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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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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Lead 'Ina, Anak, Kapatid' Cast

My Binondo Girl hit tandem, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will be paired up anew in the ABS-CBN upcoming teleserye, Ina, Anak, Kapatid. Kim and Xian (KimXi) will be joined by Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee and Mr. Eddie Gutierrez.

Kim and Xian lead the cast of ABS-CBN's Ina, Anak, Kapatid

The said teleserye has long been announced although the cast was a bit different. In early reports, Jessy Mendiola admitted that she will be co-starring with Andi Eigenmann for this new teleserye. Apparently, the two had already been replaced by Kim and Maja. Andi is now one of the leads of Kahit Puso'y Sinugatan with Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion while Jessy Mendiola will be a part of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Isla together with Matteo Guidicelli and Jewel Mische.

Enchong Dee has been attached to the project since its conception while Martin del Rosario might have been replaced by Xian Lim. Joseph Marco was also previously reported as member of the cast but we don't know yet if he end up being replaced or his role retained.

Ms. Janice De Belen, after her well-praised performance in Budoy will again show her acting skills in Ina, Anak, Kapatid. I wonder if she will play the role of the mother (Ina) which was previously rumored to be given to Jaclyn Jose (the time when Andi was cast).

Based on early reports, Ina, Anak, Kapatid tackles two siblings which are ward to rivalry. Jessy Mendiola hinted that it will have Gossip Girl as a peg. However, we cannot conclude yet what will be taken as the story itself since the cast of Ina Anak, Kapatid will just be having their story conference today.

So, are you excited to see the KimXi tandem again in a teleserye?

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Cherry Pie Picache Stars in MMK Mother's Day Episode this May 12

Maalaala Mo Kaya celebrates Mother’s Day this Saturday, May 12, with a special episode starring the award-winning Cherry Pie Picache.

Award-winning actress Cherry Pie Picache topbills the Mother’s Day special episode of “Maalala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (May 12) as she portrays the character of Adelaida, who almost had a perfect marriage with her husband Onofre (Al Tantay) except for one thing missing – their own child. Eager to raise one, they both decided to adopt not only one but five children. Life was okay until their kids found the truth about their real identities. How far can a mother sacrifice for her children who keep on driving her away?

Together with Cherry Pie and Al in the “MMK” episode are Melai Cantiveros, Martin del Rosario, Sue Ramirez, Devon Seron, Carlo Lacana, Andrea del Rosario, and Eva Darren. It was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme, and directed by Ruel Bayani.

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 towww.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Text by ABS-CBN

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ABS-CBN's 'Ina, Anak, Kapatid' Main Cast Revealed!

ABS-CBN will produce another big teleserye this year which will star younger generations of actors and actresses. The said teleserye is tentatively titled Ina, Anak, Kapatid and early reports confirmed that Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann will be playing the role of sisters in this upcoming kapamilya TV series (read related article here).

Ina, Anak, Kapatid will be Andi Eigenmann's comeback teleserye after taking a leave from showbiz for motherhood. Meanwhile, this will be the first time that Jessy will be working with the former.

So, who will be Andi and Jessy's leading men in the said teleserye. According to a Philstar article, the two beautiful actresses will be joined by Enchong Dee, Martin del Rosario and Joseph Marco.

Enchong and Jessy had worked together in Boystown and are paired in the upcoming movie, The Reunion. Jessy and Joseph played it out in Sabel and MMK while Andi and Martin are both part of award-winning series, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

This could be an Enchong-Jessy and Martin-Andi team up. Joseph Marco could be the third wheel in any of the two pairs or a mix up pairing could be adopted. Anyhow, what's more exciting is the story which is yet to be revealed. Jessy earlier hinted that they have Gossip Girl for a peg.

Aside from the 5 main leads, rumors has it that Ms. Jaclyn Jose (Andi's mother in real life) is also included in the cast. Can she be the 'Ina' in the working title? Let's just wait for the official statement from the producers.

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Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann Together in One Teleserye

Two hot Kapamilya actresses will work together in another exciting teleserye from ABS-CBN. Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann will join forces in an upcoming series tentatively titled Ina, Anak, Kapatid. Jessy Mendiola's Budoy had ended and another big project is coming her way. Meanwhile, this will be Andi Eigenmann's comeback teleserye after taking a leave from showbiz to give birth to baby Ellie.

According to Jessy, the said teleserye should still remain confidential until press people asked about it in a conference for Star Magic's 20th anniversary. Jessy also told ABS-CBN news that there is nothing sure yet - the story, the cast. What she was sure of is that she and Andi will play sisters in war 'ala Gossip Girl' in the said series.

Jessy also revealed that she will be reunited with Boystown leading man Enchong Dee in the new TV project. Both are part of the upcoming Star Cinema movie, The Reunion.

As for Andi, early reports claim that she will be doing Elwood Perez' Problem Child opposite Martin Del Rosario. The said series could have been cancelled or postponed for Ina, Anak, Kapatid.

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Andi Eigenmann Preps Up for Comeback Teleserye

Andi Eigenmann is now ready to take another role in a teleserye after months from giving birth to her baby Ellie. In a report from Mario Dumaual in TV Patrol weekend, Andi shared her excitement in her comeback teleserye, Problem Child.

The series is a remake of a 1980s film directed by Elwood Perez which starred Andi’s aunt, Cherie Gil, in the title role. In a Kris TV interview last January, Andi revealed how she prepared for the role and how to get back in shape after giving birth (read story here).

Andi also confessed to Mario Dumaual that three months after giving birth to Ellie, she just had a shorter time breastfeeding her child. Andi said, "Naubos agad 'yong milk ko, but I have to say I think I'm hands-on. I'm at home most of the time really making a point to stay with my baby as long as I can."

Andi is now good friends with former president Estrada's son, Jake Ejercito but according to her, she does not lean much into her love life nowadays after being frustrated in the past.

Andi is said to be paired with her Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin co-star, Martin Del Rosario in this Problem Child remake. Andi was very thankful to ABS-CBN for giving her another chance after all and said that she will prove to all that she's worth it.

Are you excited to see Andi back in a TV series? Well, this young mom will do well now after several trials and experiences that she had gone through, and with her very cute inspiration, Adrianna Gabrielle. 

Seems like Albie's a lot to lose for not claiming the child.

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Andi Eigenmann To Topbill Elwood Perez' "Problem Child"

Young mom Andi Eigenmann is eager to make a showbiz comeback soon. It has been two months since she gave birth to Adriana Gabrielle or “Ellie.”

Martin Del Rosario to be Andi's Leading Man in 'Maria Mercedes'?

Reports said that Andi Eigenmann was chosen to play the title role in new kapamilya remake 'Maria Mercedes.' You can read the post here. Now it is rumored that young kapamilya actor Martin del Rosario will be Andi's leading man in the said Mexicanovela remake.

'Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin' Premieres on March 7

The Kapamilya network is all set for the coming of the biggest teleserye this 2011, 'Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'. The new series will air starting this March 7 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. 

The series will bring the 3 generation of greatest Philippine actors with its superb and powerhouse cast including Ronaldo Valdez, Boots Anson-Roa, Ms. Lorna Tolentino, John Estrada, the returning Amy Austria-Ventura, Tonton Guttierez, Coco Martin, Andi Eigenmann, Maja Salvador and Martin del Rosario. Also included in the casts are Agot Isidro and Angel Aquino.

Kim Chiu, Erich Gonzales and Xian Lim plays special role as the young Lorna Tolentino, Amy Austria and John Estrada, respectively.

Brace yourselves as this rare masterpiece hit your primetime television on March 7 under the direction of Ruel Bayani (Tayong Dalawa, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo) and Darnel Joy Villaflor.

Watch the revelation trailer here: