Dennis Trillo Hints About Network Transfer, Chooses ABS-CBN over TV-5

Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo hinted a possible network transfer after his contract with GMA-7 expires about a year from now. In an interview with entertainment website PEP.ph, Dennis said that if he will to choose between ABS-CBN or TV-5, he prefers the former.

"After ng contract na yun, siyempre may mga negotiations, e. So, hindi ko pa alam. Marami pang puwedeng mangyari sa isang taon, so tingnan na lang natin."

If ever his manager Popoy Caritativo opted for him to transfer, Dennis said that it will be fine with him but pinpointed the Kapamilya network as a better choice over the Kapatid network.

"Siguro mas pipiliin ko ABS [CBN]. Ano kasi, e, siyempre yung iisipin mo yung mileage mo bilang artista. Maganda yung mga nangyayari sa ABS, di ba? Shows nila, maraming nanonood. So, baka iyon, kung sakali," Dennis Trillo explained.

If Dennis Trillo decided to transfer to ABS-CBN after his contract expires with GMA-7, then it will be a sort of homecoming.

Dennis Trillo started his showbiz career as a Kapamilya. He is part of Star Magic (then Star Circle Batch 10) with Bea Alonzo, Alfred Vargas and Karel Marquez, among others. He became part of the defunct ABS-CBN teen series K2BU opposite Angelene Aguilar. Bea Alonzo is also part of the show.

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Erich Gonzales Topbills Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi

Still high from the success of her movie Suddenly It's Magic with Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer which premiered last October 31, Erich Gonzales will again topbill a new movie entitled Mariposa (Sa Hawla ng Gabi).

An indie film, Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi is one of the finalists at the 2012 Cinema One Originals digital film festival. Mariposa is a tale of an innocent woman who unravels horrible truths while in search of her long lost sister in the city.

Directed by Richard Somes (Corazon Ang Unang Aswang), Mariposa (Sa Hawla ng Gabi) also stars Alfred Vargas, Mark Gil, Joel Torre, Ma. Isabel Lopez, John "Sweet" Lapus, Dennis Padilla, Rez Cortez, Odette Khan, Vangie Labalan, Mon Confiado, Ermie Concepcion, Alex Vincent Medina and Levi Ignacio. It is under Cinema One Originals and Strawdogs Studio Production.

Watch the teaser trailer of Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi below:

Photos courtesy of Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi Facebook

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Lorenzo's Time Finale Episode Airs October 5, Carmina Villaroel Emotional

Actress-TV host Carmina Villaroel recently admitted that she is saddened with the approaching finale of her top-rating primetime drama series “Lorenzo’s Time,” which she co-stars with ABS-CBN’s child wonder, Zaijan Jaranilla.

“I’m really sad that it’s ending. But I’m glad and very thankful that through this show, I was starred with Zaijan,” said Carmina who values “Lorenzo’s Time” as it is her first teleserye since she returned to ABS-CBN. “When I saw Zaijan in ‘May Bukas Pa,’ I truly wished that I’ll have the chance to work with him. So when I received the offer to be part of ‘Lorenzo’s Time,’ I just said, ‘it’s a dream come true.”

Carmina confessed how she is amazed with Zaijan’s talent as an actor. “He is one-of-a-kind. His style of acting breaks through your heart, you’ll easily get carried away with his emotions. His talent is just pure,” she shared.

Now that “Lorenzo’s Time” goes down to its last week, the plot continues to thicken as Enzo’s rare disease is back. How will his brother Archie (James Blanco) and his bestfriend Kathy (Carmina) help him get through this ordeal? Will Enzo be cured or will he die in the end?

“Lorenzo’s Time” will air its final episode on October 5.

Also part of the cast are Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, Amy Austria-Ventura, Rommel Padilla, Tess Antonio, Kakai Bautista, Gerard Acao, Vino Martinez, and child actress Belle Mariano. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Tots Mariscal Sanchez.

Don’t miss the last week of “Lorenzo’s Time, weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter.

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Lara Quigaman Weds Marco Alcaraz, Is Five Months Pregnant

Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman and actor Marco Alcaraz tied the knot on Sunday, July 8 in an intimate Christian wedding ceremony held at the Hacienda Isabella in Indang, Cavite.

Beauty queen-turned actress Lara Quigaman walked down the aisle (a footpath floating in he middle of the pool) wearing her beige wedding gown made specially by fashion designer Veejay Floresca. Meanwhile the groom, Marco Alcaraz is waiting on the other side looking handsome in his RandyOrtiz suit.

Lara and Marco said their "I dos" in front of their family and close friends. The entourage is made up of some big names in the industry with 12 pairs of principal sponsors including Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri,  Gov. Luis Villafuerte, Marco's manager Noel Ferrer, ABS-CBN Channel head Cory Vidanes and GMA-7's Lilybeth Rasonable. Valerie Concepcion, Maja Salvador, Luis Alandy, Gerald Anderson, Jason Abalos, Paolo Paraiso, Alfred Vargas and former Binibini titleholders Karen Loren Agustin, Gionna Cabrera and Carlene Aguilar were also part of the entourage.

While sharing their vows, Marco kissed Lara's belly saying that Lara "will always be his precious two," as the couple is expecting their first child. in the reception, it was revealed that Lara is already five months pregnant and is set to give birth by November.

Congratulations and best wishes to the newly weds. 

“An answered prayer he is to me. My greatest blessing she’ll always be!”

Alcaraz-Quigaman Nuptial

Photos courtesy of Valerie Concepcion and Joyce Titular

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Lorenzo's Time A Hit on Twitter Worldwide!

ABS-CBN’s newest Primetime Bida drama series, “Lorenzo’s Time,” topbilled by Kapamilya child wonder Zaijan Jaranilla and seasoned actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel, was a nationwide hit among TV viewers and a ‘trending topic’ among Twitter users worldwide!

More than its winning national TV rating, “Lorenzo’s Time” won the hearts of viewers with its touching narrative and effective cast. In fact, positive tweets about the show flooded on Twitter during its pilot episode which made it a worldwide trending topic. A lot of ‘Tweetizens’ shared their views about the heartwarming episode: ‏@chuckay13: It’s only the first night of #LorenzosTime but it already made me cry. It has a beautiful story and the cast is great. Congrats ABS-CBN; @cutienha: I cried on the pilot episode of #LorenzosTime. It is true that we should not waste our time; and ‏@ohfatimaquinto: The first episode of #LorenzosTime is striking! Katkat and Enzo are so sweet! I realized that time is gold so I’ll make the most of it with my loved ones.

Also, the audience who joined the free advance screenings that took place in Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal raved about the uniqueness of “Lorenzo’s Time.” A lot of the spectators fell in love with special friendship of Enzo (Zaijan) and KatKat (Carmina) and were moved by the dramatic scenes of Enzo with his family.

Now that Enzo finally wakes up after 30 years, how will he face all the changes that have happened to his life while he was “sleeping?” Can Enzo bring back the hands of time and catch all the lost moments of his life?

Also starring in “Lorenzo’s Time” are Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, James Blanco, Rommel Padilla, and Ms. Amy Austria-Ventura. Completing the cast are Tess Antonio, Kakai Bautista, Gerard Acao, and Vino Martinez. Also part of “Lorenzo’s Time” is child actress Belle Mariano. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Tots Mariscal Sanchez.

Don’t miss “Lorenzo’s Time,” weeknights on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, after the phenomenal TV drama “Walang Hanggan.” Fans can now add Lorenzo as their Facebook friend, simply log on to www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter

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Lorenzo's Time Premieres July 2 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

Kapamilya child wonder Zaijan Jaranilla and seasoned actress and TV host Carmina Villaroel topbill ABS-CBN’s newest and first-of-its-kind Primetime Bida drama series titled Lorenzo’s Time.

Watch Lorenzo's Time official full trailer here.

Also starring in the new teleserye are Ms. Gina Pareño, Alfred Vargas, Belle Mariano, James Blanco, Joel Torre, Rommel Padilla, and Amy Austria-Ventura. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Claudio 'Tots' Sanchez Mariscal IV.

Related: 10 New ABS-CBN Teleseryes to Watch Out For this 2012

Lorenzo’s Time is set to air on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida on July 2 (Monday). For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Lorenzo's Time Full Trailer, Released!

ABS-CBN has just released the trailer for Lorenzo's Time, an upcoming Primetime Bida offering starring Zaijian Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel. The full trailer of Lorenzo's Time premiered June 15 before Walang Hanggan.

In Lorenzo's Time, Zaijian will play leading man to returning Kapamilya Carmina Villaroel. Carmina (Kat-Kat) and Zaijian's characters are childhood friends but the sick Enzo (Zaijian) who's stricken with progeria (a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age) had to undergo cryonics. When he woke up, the people around him have aged but he himself have kept the same physical features.

Watch the full trailer of Lorenzo's Time below. The trailer was made more dramatic and heartwarming with the song Times of Your Life sung by Martin Nievera.

Other members of the cast include Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, James Blanco, Rommel Padilla, introducing Belinda Mariano and Ms. Amy Austria-Ventura. It is directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the director of ABS-CBN's big hits, May Bukas Pa, Mara Clara and Nasaan Ka, Elisa?

Lorenzo's Time will premiere soon on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, replacing Dahil Sa Pag-ibig. Check out the ten new ABS-CBN teleseryes to watch out for this 2012.

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Zaijian Jaranilla Back on Teleserye with 'Lorenzo's Time' (Teaser)

Kapamilya child wonder Zaijian Jaranilla is set to return on primetime television via his new teleserye Lorenzo's Time. In the series, Zaijian will play Lorenzo (Enzo), a boy who is stricken with progeria, a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age.

In Lorenzo's Time, Zaijian will play leading man to returning Kapamilya Carmina Villaroel. Carmina and Zaijian's characters are childhood friends but the sick Enzo had to undergo cryonics. When he woke up, the people around him have aged but he himself have kept the same physical features.

Other members of the cast include Diether Ocampo, Amy Austria, Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, ronaldo Caldez, Jewel Mische and Cherry Pie Picache. It is directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the director of ABS-CBN's big hits, May Bukas Pa, Mara Clara and Nasaan Ka, Elisa?

This will be Zaijian's primetime comeback after his very successful debut in May Bukas Pa and challenging roles in Noah and Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig. Meanwhile, this will be Diether and Carmina's reunion teleserye. It can be recalled that the two topbill then ABS-CBN afternoon series, Recuerdo De Amor (Alaala ng Pag-ibig).

Watch Lorenzo's Time teaser below:

There is no definite airing schedule for Lorenzo's Time but probably, it will replace Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (but will air at an earlier time slot) which is now down to its last 4 weeks.

Photo via Wikipedia

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'Lorenzo's Time' To be Topbilled by Carmina Villaroel and Zaijian Jaranilla

Carmina Villaroel will work with Zaijian Jaranilla in her very first teleserye in the Kapamilya network. According to online sources, the said series will be a fantaserye tentatively titled Lorenzo's Time but according to ABS-CBN news, Zaijian's teleserye is first titled Frozen Boy (read related post here).


The concept of Lorenzo's Time will revolve around a boy who had undergone cryonics (freezing under negative temperatures) and when the time comes that he was released from being frozen, all his company had aged, even the child yet his body remained preserved as a boy. Zaijian will be Carmina's leading man (how it happened, that is what we need to find out in the series).

Based on inside reports, Carmina and Zaijian's teleserye is also said to star Diether Ocampo, Ms. Gina Pareño, Alfred Vargas, Joel Torre and Amy Austria. 

This will be Zaijian's primetime comeback after his very successful debut in May Bukas Pa and challenging roles in Noah and Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig. Meanwhile, this will be Diether and Carmina's reunion teleserye. It can be recalled that the two topbill then ABS-CBN afternoon series, Recuerdo De Amor (Alaala ng Pag-ibig).

There is no exact date of airing yet for this series but we can expect a lot more surprises from this new fantaserye which is said to be directed by Jerome Chavez-Pobocan (May Bukas Pa, Mara Clara, Nasaan Ka Elisa). A new concept will be served via Lorenzo's Time and having Direk Jerome and lots of excellent actors, this series will surely be a primetime winner. 

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Bianca Manalo and Alfred Vargas Topbill MMK 'Love Potion' Episode this February 11

The popular quote ‘True love conquers all’ will be proven true this Saturday as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” caters the love story of a half Korean-half Pinoy named Lenny (Alfred Vargas) and his conquest in pursuing his love for Yvonne (Bianca Manalo).