Lea Salonga Collaborates with Charice, Bamboo on ASAP 18 (July 21)

Broadway Diva and “The Voice of the Philippines” coach Lea Salonga is set to make history on “ASAP 18″ centerstage this Sunday (July 21) as she goes on her first-ever collaboration with international singing sensation Charice; followed by her must-watch musical showdown with Pinoy Rock icon and fellow “The Voice” coach Bamboo.

Aside from Lea’s world-class musical team-up with Charice and Bamboo, love and joy will surely fill the small screens this Sunday with the romantic surprises from Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Matteo Guidicelli, Ejay Falcon, Carlo Aquino, Patrick Garcia, Alex Medina, and Joseph Marco; and the sizzling dance number of Kapamilya leading ladies Jessy Mendiola, Iza Calzado, Erich Gonzales, Nikki Gil, and KC Concepcion.

Get ready for the special rainy day treats from well-loved Kapamilya team-ups namely, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee of “Muling Buksan Ang Puso;” Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, and Jerome Ponce of “Be Careful With My Heart;” and the upcoming love triangle of teen stars Julia Barretto, Diego Loyzaga, and Kiko Estrada.

Also, watch out for the must-see production number of reigning ‘Teen Queen’ of Philippine showbiz Kathryn Bernardo; “Luv U” cast members Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, and Jairus Aquino; “Goin’ Bulilit” kids Bugoy Cariño, Clarence Delgado, Belle Mariano, and Brenna Garcia; and “My Little Juan” star Izzy Canillo.

Join in the celebration of the whole ASAP Kapamilya in the breathtaking birthday bash for Rayver Cruz; and the grand debut album launch of “Pilipinas Got Talent 3’s” grand winner Maasinhon Trio.

Meanwhile, groove to the latest music trends with the extraordinary Supahdance showcase prepared by Iya Villania, John Prats, Robi Domingo, and Sam Concepcion together with “Pilipinas Got Talent 4” finalist Balungao Robotic Dancers.

Salute the remarkable talent of Filipinos in the moving concert experience from Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, KZ Tandingan, ASAP Covers, and the ASAP Sessionistas.

Join in the fun in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:00 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPMove.

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ViceRylle on GGV (June 30) with Dominic Roque, Joseph Marco and Alex Medina

Get ready for another epic episode of Gandang Gabi Vice this Sunday (June 30) as Vice Ganda will have Karylle as his very special guest.

ViceRylle should never miss this episode with another kilig moment from their idol Vice and Karylle. Find out Karylle's suprised to her 'baby' Vice Ganda.

Aside from Karylle, Vice Ganda will also have young Kapamilya heartthrobs Dominic Roque of Aryana, Joseph Marco of Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala and Alex Medina of Ina Kapatid Anak. 

Don't miss Karylle, Dominic Roque, Alex Medina and Joseph Marco on Gandang Gabi Vice this June 30 after The Voice of the Philippines. Watch the teaser below.

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Ina Kapatid Anak Intensifies with Teresa and Mio's Face Off | Who will Survive?

ABS-CBN’s top-rating family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak” takes primetime TV viewers on a rollercoaster ride every night now that Celyn (Kim Chiu) is still in the hands of Mio (John Regala) and Diego (Alex Medina). 

As Lucas (Eddie Garcia) strikes a deal with Mio, Teresa’s (Cherry Pie Picache) life is going to be at risk because she is the one chosen to deliver the P20 million for the freedom of her daughter. 

How will Teresa find the strength to face her ex-husband again to save Celyn? What will she do when she finally confirms that Diego is her long lost son? Will Teresa still be able to fulfill her dream to be with all of her three children? 

Don’t miss the last two weeks of the country’s no.1 family drama series, “Ina Kapatid Anak,” 8:15pm, after “Juan dela Cruz” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on towww.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

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'Ina Kapatid Anak' Airs Explosive Finale on June 14

ABS-CBN’s no.1 family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak,” topbilled by Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, and Enchong Dee, is all set to throw its most explosive finale on June 14 (Friday).

After almost eight months of airing, “Ina Kapatid Anak” presents its most intense and tension-filled episodes yet especially with Mio (John Regala) finally pushing through with his plan to seek revenge against Teresa (Cherry Pie Picache).

How will Celyn (Kim), Margaux (Maja), Ethan (Enchong), and Liam (Xian) stop Mio from doing his evil plans? Will they succeed in getting the man who shot Julio (Ariel Rivera) imprisoned? In the end, will Diego (Alex Medina) continue to help his father? Or will he finally learn to let go of his anger and help his real mother?

Meanwhile, to show their appreciation to their loyal viewers, the powerhouse cast of “Ina Kapatid Anak” are going to treat everyone with a grand fans day to remember in their first finale mall show this Sunday (June 2) at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City.

Don’t miss the last three weeks of the country’s no.1 family drama series, “Ina Kapatid Anak,” 8:15pm, after “Juan dela Cruz” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on towww.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

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'Ina Kapatid Anak' Book 2 Opens January 14, New Character Enters

ABS-CBN’s top caliber family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak” continues to soar high in national TV ratings as proven by the latest data from Kantar Media on Monday (January 7) when it once again took the no.1 spot in the list of overall top programs in the country. The most talked about teleserye of Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador recently garnered a national TV rating of 33%, while its two rival programs in GMA, ‘Aso Ni San Roque’ and ‘Pahiram Ng Sandali’ only scored 17.5% and 16.3%, respectively.

With its nationwide ratings success and the growing fondness of fans to the life stories of Celyn (Kim), Liam (Xian), Ethan (Enchong), and Margaux (Maja), “Ina Kapatid Anak” will soon open its book 2 on January 14 (Monday). Tagged as ‘gabi ng katotohanan’ (night of truth), the beginning of book 2 is set to uncover the most explosive revelations that are bound to change everyone’s lives forever, especially for friends turned rivals Celyn and Margaux. 

What pushed Julio (Ariel Rivera) to reveal Celyn’s real identity? How will Beatrice (Janice de Belen) accept the fact that her husband, mother (Pilar Pilapil), and her sister Teresa (Cherry Pie Picache) connived to hide the truth about her long lost daughter? Will Margaux accept the fact that her best friend turned rival Celyn is the real daughter of her foster parents?

“Ina Kapatid Anak” is a TV masterpiece created by two of the most respected directors in the country Don Cuaresma and Jojo Saguin.

Meanwhile, a new character will be introduced in “Ina Kapatid Anak’s” book 2–Diego Medina, to be portrayed by 8th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Awards Best Actor Alex Medina.

Don’t miss the fiercer confrontations and more intense dramatic performances in “Ina Kapatid Anak,” weeknights, 8:15pm, after “Princess and I” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

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Cinema One Originals 2012 Festival Winners Revealed

The Cnema One Originals Digital Film Festival awards night happened on December 3 at the Dolphy theater, ABS-CBN compound. Catnip won the most awards with 3, while Pascalina was named Best Picture.

Palitan bagged the Best Actor and Best Actress trophies for Alex Medina (son of actor Pen Medina) and Mara Lopez (daughter of actress/beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez), respectively.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 2012 Cinema One Originals 2012:

• BEST PICTURE (Cinema One Currents category) - Pascalina
• BEST DIRECTOR - Kevin Dayrit, Catnip
• BEST ACTOR - Alex Medina, Palitan
• BEST ACTRESS - Mara Lopez, Palitan
• SUPPORTING ACTOR - Nicholas Valera, Aberya
• SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Ria Garcia, Melodrama Negra
• SCREENPLAY - Kevin Dayrit, Catnip
• SOUND - Mickey Macachor, Aberya
• MUSIC - Join the Club, Circa, Rugis & Kevin Dayrit, Catnip
• PRODUCTION DESIGN - Michael Espanol, Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi
• EDITING - Kevin Dayrit, Catnip
• CINEMATOGRAPHY - Danilo Salas III, Anak Araw
• AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD - Melodrama Negra
• JURY PRIZE - Ang Paglalakbay ng Bituin sa Gabing Madilim

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival will run until December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and until December 4 at the Edsa Shang Cineplex.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival is an annual project of the Cinema One, the local movie channel on cable, owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc (CPI).

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Daughter of Beauty Queen Bares Body and Soul in "Palitan," Cinema One Originals Entry

Set in the gritty streets of Raon, Quiapo, “Palitan” which stars Mara Lopez, Alex Medina and Mon Confiado, is an erotic film which is a tribute to the classic “Scorpio Nights”.

Directed by Ato Bautista, the film was inspired by his most favorite film of Peque Gallaga. “I made Palitan as risqué and bold as possible but it’s not really based on the story of Scorpio Nights,” said Bautista, who waited seven years to make it.

The film marks the first leads and most daring roles of Lopez, daughter of former beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez and Medina, son of veteran actor Pen Medina.

Cinema One Originals 2012 Film Festival Finalists

Lopez admitted that she had to consult her mother before accepting the role. “My mom and I discussed if I am ready to accept such an intriguing role and she said she’ll always be there to help and support me. It’s my most challenging role and there are a lot to watch out for, but I don’t want to divulge anything. Let’s just say I placed my full trust to my co-actors and director,” said Lopez.

In “Palitan”, Confiado, the consumate actor who is known for his dedication by transforming himself into the characters he portrays, plays Ramiro, the cunning boss of the stupid and ill-tempered Nestor (Medina) who is badly in debt with him. Love-starved and porn-tired Ramiro wants more than money from Nestor; he wants his young and lovely common law wife, Luisa (Lopez). Ramiro and Nestor agree on a deal that will push the characters into unexpected and unexplored boundaries of power play, love, lust, deceit, and jealousy.

Bautista’s fifth full feature, “Palitan” was supposed to be his second fillm and be released as “Scorpio Nights 3” years ago but never came to fruition. And now we have the chance to watch “Palitan” in selected theaters, it will have its premiere night on December 1 at 9:30 p.m. at the Edsa Shangri-La Cineplex during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival will run from November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shangri-La Cineplex. The festival’s much awaited awards night will be held on December 3 at the Studio 1, ABS-CBN Main Building.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival is an annual project of the Cinema One, the local movie channel on cable, owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc.

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