Epey Herher Sings on Banana Nite's Ihaw Na! (Video)

That's My Tomboy grand winner April Mariz 'Epey' Herher guested on Banana Nite's Ihaw Na! segment Friday night and she was interviewed by host Tito Bhoy.

Epey Herher said that her life changed after winning the It's Showtime segment. She also revealed that she has a big crush on Kapamilya actress Shaina Magdayao, who she describes as fragile and innocent. However, she also admires The Voice PH coach Bamboo.

Epey, who admitted that she has a girlfriend for about two years now, rendered two songs in her guesting. She first sang Kasama Kang Tumanda (Grow Old with You) then I Think I'm Falling.

Watch Epey Herher guesting on IHAW NA! below.

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Xian Lim Suffers Depression After 'Banana Nite' Incident; "Hindi kumakain, hindi makausap."

Actor Xian Lim was in a state of depression after he drew flak from netizens over his Banana Nite guesting on Chinese New Year where he poked fun of Kim Chiu kalokalike Charmae Viking (click here for the story and video).

According to Xian's love team Kim Chiu, the actor has been deeply saddened by the incident last January 31. "Sobra siyang malungkot, hindi mo siya makausap. As in hindi siya kumakain, hindi siya nagpapagupit ng hair, ayaw niya."

"Sobra siyang na-down kasi ang daming bashers sa Instagram," Kim Chiu told ABS-CBN News on Thursday. "Actually hindi ko alam paano siya i-chi-cheer up. [Ang ginagawa ko] pinapatawa ko siya, kumakain kami sa labas. Pero malungkot pa rin talaga siya."

"Sabi ko, 'Baliktarin mo sila. Mag-post ka ng mga masasaya, ganyan.' Pero ayaw niya, sobrang malungkot siya," Kim added.

Kim Chiu came into the defense of Xian, saying that she would have reacted the same way if she's in the same situation.

"Hindi mo alam sa kalagitnaan ng kanta mo may sisingit sa likod. Siyempre kahit ako magugulat ako na parang, 'Anong nangyari?' kasi kinakabahan ako," she said.

According to Banana Nite director Frasco Mortiz, they invited Kim Chiu kalokalike Charmae Viking to surprise Xian. However, the actor was caught off guard and resorted to poking fun on the impersonator, calling her Bea Binene.

Kim Chiu backed Xian Lim, who has already apologized for the incident via a series of posts on Twitter, saying it was not his intention to make fun of the impersonator.

"Of course, hindi ko naman siya kakaibiganin kung bastos siyang tao," Kim said.

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Xian Lim Behavior in Banana Nite Earns Flak from Netizens

Actor Xian Lim became a hot topic during the Chinese New Year celebration not because he's part Chinese but because of his alleged rude and ungentlemanly behavior while guesting in the live episode of Banana Nite on January 30.

According to reports, Xian Lim poked fun at Kim Chiu kalaokalike Charmae Viking after the actor performed a song in the said live show to welcome the Chinese New Year. [WATCH THE VIDEO HERE]

"Maraming, maraming salamat! Sino ‘to?" Xian asked, puzzled with the appearance of the Kim Chiu kalokalike on stage. He then greeted everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. He addressed Viking, "Ang taas ng energy. Kamusta naman?" after the impersonator greeted the crowd.

When the girl responded "Okay naman," Xian asked "Anong ginagawa ni Bea Binene dito?" before turning to the crowd once more and greeting them again a happy new year.

Xian was about to leave when Jayson Gainza went up the stage to have a little chat with him and the Kim Chiu kalokalike.

Xian told Jayson, "Nag-guest siya from GMA," then laugh. 

Jayson then asked Xian to describe his preparations for the Chinese New Year and he responded, "Paano maghahanda nandito pa tayo? Hindi ko pa alam pagkauwi ko mamaya. Malamang may handaan dun."

Jayson also asked Viking the same question but Xian interrupted, "Tanungin natin kung anong teleserye niya sa GMA. Si Bea Binene."

Xian's behavior earned the netizens' ire telling him that they were turned off with how he acted on the show. The actor, however, apologized after the incident in a series of Twitter posts.

"I deeply apologize if I caused negative feelings while singing onstage during the Chinese New Years Eve countdown. It was not my intention, and I take full responsibility for my actions. HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE! :-)"

Xian was also involved in another issue accusing him of rude behavior while being interviewed in the radio show of Jobert Sucaldito last December (read about it here).

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John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga's 'Home Sweetie Home' Debuts at No. 1 Nationwide

The Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” made strong first impressions upon the airing of its pilot episode last Sunday (January 5), topping the rating charts and ranking number one nationwide.

According to data from Kantar Media, “Home Sweetie Home” raked in 19.9% in TV ratings, making it the most watched TV program among last Sunday’s shows in both urban and rural areas. Feedback from viewers via social media also proved the show was a hit, with many becoming instant fans of the John Lloyd Cruz-Toni Gonzaga tandem.

This coming Sunday (January 12), catch another light and romantic episode and find out how Romeo (John Lloyd Cruz) and Julie (Toni Gonzaga) ended up with each other—from obstacles the two faced as a couple leading up to a kind of marriage that is uniquely their own.

Find out how their love story played out in the next episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing Sundays after the kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit”.

Meanwhile, the fun goes even further with the Banana Split gang on two other Kapamilya comedy shows this 2014, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” lets the laughter start early on Saturday nights after“Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” makes weekday nights tons lighter with all-new special guests and even more hilarious gags and sketches.

Watch out for a special episode of the “Banana Nite” segment in the coming week featuring Jayson “Tito Vhoy” Gainza as he goes face to face with a showbiz personality that he has gained a reputation for impersonating, the King of Talk Boy Abunda.

Catch “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” on Saturday nights after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” from Monday to Friday after “Bandila”.

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Dominic Roque Grilled on Ihaw Na! (Video)

Kapamilya heartthrob Dominic Roque guested on Banana Split's "Ihaw Na!" segment Thursday night where he was grilled in the hot seat by Tito Bhoy.

In the said interview, host Jayson Gainza as Tito Bhoy asked Dominic Roque if he is practicing Pagpag after visiting a wake. The male actor is part of the cast of the 2013 MMFF entry Pagpag where he shocked moviegoers with his naked death scene.

Of course, the interview will not be complete without the naughty antics of Tito Bhoy. Watch the video of Dom's "Ihaw Na!" guesting below.

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FHM January 2014 Cover Girls: Aiko Climaco, Jef Gaitan and Sunshine Garcia of Banana Nite

Banana Nite girls Aiko Climaco, Jef Gaitan and Sunshine Garcia are the cover girls for FHM Philippines January 2014 cover. The threesome will surely give you a blast this New Year!

These three sexy girls will make you go bananas before you go to bed every night if you're a fan of the ABS-CBN late night gag show. This new breed of sexy comediennes surely know how to do it.

Whatever the mood, Aiko (in pink), Jef (in orange) and Sunshine (in green) will definitely deliver. You can also grab all of them in one cover clad in blue.  

FHM January 2014 issue is now available in supermarkets, newsstands, and bookstores nationwide for only P150. Take them home now!

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Alex Gonzaga Signs Two-Year Contract with ABS-CBN; Joins 'The Voice of the Philippines'

Actress-host Alex Gonzaga makes a comeback to ABS-CBN as she recently signed a two-year contract with the network.

First in Alex’s line-up of projects with ABS-CBN is the upcoming singing competition “The Voice of the Philippines” where she will join Robi Domingo as social media correspondent. She is also slated to return to comedy via weeknight gag show “Banana Nite” and will also be part of a teleserye airing soon.  

“The projects that ABS-CBN prepared for me are the things I really love to do. There’s hosting, comedy, drama and I really could not ask for more,” said Alex, who started her showbiz career as a Kapamilya back in 2006 in the youth-oriented sitcom “Let’s Go.”  

Present during the signing were ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, Star Magic consultant Johnny Manahan and talent manager Pinty Gonzaga. 

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