Aiko Melendez, Sharlene San Pedro and John Manalo in MMK (January 18)

Award-winning actress Aiko Melendez will star in the upcoming family drama of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” In the Raz de la Torre-directed episode, Aiko will play the role of Gloria, a devoted mother who was forced to abandon her kids to work in another town.

What did Gloria do that made her children hate her so much? Together with Aiko in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Sharlene San Pedro, Maliksi Morales, John Manalo, Ces Quesada, Cris Villanueva, Daisy Reyes, Amy Nobleza, Dexie Daulat and Tata Mara. 

The episode this Saturday (January 18) is written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Mae Rose Balanay. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Nikki Gil vs Nikki Bagaporo on MMK this June 22

Kapamilya actress Nikki Gil topbills ABS-CBN’s longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” for another heavy family drama episode this Saturday (June 22). Nikki portrays the role of a dedicated and loving mother and sister named Precy. 

Because of her desire to provide a better future for her children and sister Agnes (Nikki Bagaporo), Precy decides to work overseas and save enough money for their family’s needs. After many years of sacrifices and hard work, Precy returns to the Philippines only to find out that her husband Lando (Matt Evans) is having an affair with Agnes. How will Precy deal with her sister’s betrayal after all that she did for Agnes? Will time be able to heal the pain caused by Agnes and Lando’s forbidden relationship? 

Also featured in “MMK” this Saturday are Ces Quesada, Yves Flores, Phoebi Arbotante, Alec Robes and Marie Joy Dalo. The story was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Arah Jell Badayos, and directed by Garry Fernando. 

Don’t miss “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Chito Roño Reunites with Vilma Santos in 'The Healing'

After a decade, highly acclaimed Filipino writer, film producer and award-winning master director Chito S. Roño teams up once again with Philippine Cinema’s Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos for Star Cinema’s newest suspense-horror offering titled, “The Healing,” that is set to hit theaters on July 25.

The power tandem of Direk Chito and Ate Vi is back on the silverscreen after ten years since they made the “Dekada 70” in 2002. They also teamed up in 1998 via another serious drama “Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?”

This year, the two movie stalwarts join forces once more to offer the moviegoers with another unforgettable masterpiece—Ate Vi’s first-ever horror movie–that is set to introduce a new brand of Pinoy horror in Philippine cinema through “The Healing,” which features a story about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments.

Direk Chito and Vilma’s reunion project makes the Star for All Season proud of another milestone happening in her golden anniversary in the entertainment industry. “I’ve been asking Chito 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.

With Direk Chito at the helm, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast to star with Ate Vi, including Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, 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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