Judy Ann Santos Not Leaving ABS-CBN, New Teleserye in the Works

Teleserye Queen Judy Ann Santos will remain as a Kapamilya, Dreamscape Entertainment Adprom head Biboy Arboleda confirmed to Journal Online after reports that Juday will be transferring networks surfaced.

According to reports, Judy Ann Santos will sign a new contract with ABS-CBN anytime soon. There are also ongoing talks between ABS-CBN executives and Judy Ann's camp about the said contract renewal and the projects that she will be doing.

Direk Lauren Dyogi, ABS-CBN TV Production Entertainment head, confirmed via Twitter that the network have wonderful offers for Juday. 

"Hopefully Judai accepts the new project we offered her. Bago na naman for her. Judai is well-loved. Thanks for giving her your full support. I think she will stay, [we] will pray for that," Direk Lauren said in a series of tweet replies.

Direk Lauren also clarified the issue about Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala being cut short. He said that the creators don't want to extend the story unnecessarily. As one of the best crafted soaps of ABS-CBN, they wanted the story to be short but powerful, the reason it will only run for 13 weeks.

However, it was Judy Ann who requested to end the soap's run two months short of its planned airing, instead of being moved to a later timeslot (4th in primetime after the evening newscast) to give way for the KathNiel teleserye Got to Believe.

Judy Ann Santos teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala will air its finale episode on August 23 and Dreamscape Entertainment is trusting Juday a new teleserye after she has renewed her contract with ABS-CBN.

Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's Got to Believe is expected to premiere on August 26 right after Juan Dela Cruz. Family drama Muling Buksan Ang Puso will take Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala's timeslot and will be pitted against My Husband's Lover.

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PBB Teen Edition 4 Big Four Profiles: Karen Reyes

Get to know more about your PBB Teen Edition 4 Second Teen Big Placer, Karen Reyes, the Hagikgik Chick of Mindoro.

Real Name: Karen Mae Reyes
Origin: Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Birthdate: October 17, 1996
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Student
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Dancing, playing volleyball
Favorite Color: Blue, black and brown
Favorite Food: Lasagna, sinigang na baboy, lechong kawali
Favorite Show: Walang Hanggan, Mara Clara, Magkaribal
Favorite Actor: JM deG uzman, Coco Martin , John Lloyd Cruz
Favorite Actress: Angel Locsin, Julia Montes, Anne Curtis
Favorite Singer: Silent Sanctuary, The Script, Maddi Jane, Adele

Medyo sensitive si Karen pagdating sa usapin tungkol sa kanyang ama dahil pumanaw ito sa isang away trapiko. Ulila man sa kanyang ama ay masayahing bata pa din si Karen at nahahawa ang mga tao sa kanyang paligid sa kanyang cheerful disposition. Magaling din na dancer si Karen at member ng dance group ng kanilang eskwelahan.

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ABS-CBN Nets P2.4 Billion for 2011

The consolidated net income of ABS-CBN Corporation (“ABS-CBN” or the “Company”) (PSE: ABS, ABSP) registered P2.4 billion for the full year 2011.

ABS-CBN generated consolidated revenues of P28.2 billion from advertising and consumer sales, a 13% decline compared to 2010.  Less the revenues from political advocacies and advertisements in 2010, consolidated revenues for 2011 declined by 4% year-on-year. 

ABS-CBN’s advertising revenues reached P17.6 billion, a decline of 19% from a year ago.  Minus the revenues from political advocacies and advertisements in  2010, advertising revenues declined by 6% year-on-year.  This decrease is attributable to a slowdown in advertising spending by corporates.

Consumer sales for 2011 amounted to P10.6 billion, posting a 1% increase from a year ago.  Sky Cable continues to contribute positively with revenues increasing by 10% to P4.3 billion.  This is mostly driven by the increased take up of its broadband service subscriptions which increased by 18% year-on-year.   However, ABS-CBN Global revenues declined by 8% year on year in peso terms due to the decline in subscribers and the appreciation of the Philippine peso against the US dollar.  ABS-CBN Global’s overall viewer count was almost flat compared to the previous year.  There was subscriber growth  inCanada, Asia-Pacific andAustralia, while there were declines  in the Middle East, Europe, North America andJapan.

Total operating and other expenses dropped by P1.1 billion or 5% year-on-year to P22.3 billion.  This was partly a result of lower cost of sales and services and general and administrative expenses (GAEX) as the company continued its effort to manage and control expenses.  The decline in both expense accounts  partly offset  the increase in total production costs due to the Company’s drive to produce quality and innovative programs.

Net income attributable to shareholders is at P2.4 billion, aided by a gain on sale of Sky Cable Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs) to the Singaporean company, STT Communications Ltd.   Meanwhile, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) hit P6.8 billion.

Capital expenditure and film and program rights acquisition for the year amounted to P4.2 billion,  14% higher than the level of spending from the previous year.  Additional equipment was purchased to increase the company’s capacity to produce additional new programs.

ABS-CBN maintained its national audience share and ratings leadership with prime-time audience share averaging 43%, with a 13 percentage point lead over GMA-7’s, based on the Kantar National TV Ratings figure. 

For the full year 2011, twenty one of the company’s  shows were in the Top 20, with the following occupying the Top 18 slots:  Emil Cruz Jr.’s Mara Clara, 100 Days to Heaven, Pablo S. Gomez’s Mutya, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Ikaw ay Pag-ibig, Budoy, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Noah, Pilipinas Got Talent (Sun), TV Patrol, Guns and Roses, Pilipinas Got Talent (Sat), My Binondo Girl, Imortal, Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo?, Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (Sat), Wansapanataym, Nasaan Ka Elisa?, and Maria la del Barrio.

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. released sixteen films in 2011.  Six of them–Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na 'To), Dalaw, Catch Me I’m in Love, In The Name of Love, No Other Woman and Praybeyt Benjamin–topped P100 million in box-office receipts, earning blockbuster status by local standards.   No Other Woman, a co-production with Viva Films, grossed P282 million, while Praybeyt Benjamin, also a co-production with Viva, grossed P342 million.

Press Statement from ABS-CBN

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Kapamilya Primetime Shows Dominate Website's Poll for 2011 Hottest TV Series

The popular website Femalenetwork.com had released a list of top primetime series for 2011. The winners were determined via an on-line voting last December from 'FNites' or the visitors and avid readers of the said website. Kapamilya primetime shows dominated the poll with 8 shows making it to the top 10, at the same time garnering the top 3 spots.


Which Kapamilya shows make it to the hottest series of 2011? Check this out.