Vice Ganda Renews ABS-CBN Contract; Demands for a High Talent Fee?

Unkabogable box-office star Vice Ganda started the year on a high note as he signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN on Monday (January 13) afternoon. 

“I feel so special with the opportunities the bosses are giving me. I never thought of moving to other networks,” he said. 

According to the comedian, aside from hosting his own Sunday night talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice” and noontime show “It’s Showtime,” he will also do one or two movies this year. “I want to offer something new to the public. I want to do an action-comedy movie soon.” he said. 

Meanwhile, when asked if he demanded for a talent fee increase after his sold-out “I-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko Sa Araneta” concert last May and blockbuster movie “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” in December, Vice Ganda laughed then answered, “They just gave me what I deserved.”  

Present during the signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, chairman Eugenio Lopez III, president and CEO Charo Santos–Concio, TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, and business unit head Deo Edrinal.

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Kris Aquino Remains a Kapamilya, Renews Contract with ABS-CBN

Queen of all media Kris Aquino will stay as a Kapamilya as she has renewed her contract with ABS-CBN, her home network for 18 years. This ended speculations that she will transfer to GMA-7 or TV-5, as what earlier reported (read here).

On Monday, Kris Aquino announced her decision via her official Instagram account posting a photo of the ABS-CBN logo with a long caption setting the record straight that she will remain a Kapamilya.

"I have been w/ ABSCBN for 18 years & like any other family we've had our ups & downs and sometimes unavoidable "tampuhan"- but we remain FAMILY... My manager Deo Edrinal continued talks w/ our ABS bosses during the Christmas break & it is w/ much joy that I share w/ you that we have RENEWED my ABSCBN contract. I am grateful to my ABS CBN bosses, Sir Gabby, Ma’am Charo, and tita Cory for the trust, value & importance they have given me," Kris said.

Kris also debunked reports that she had talks with GMA network executives. However, she admitted that she had a meeting with TV-5 big boss Manny V. Pangilinan.

"May I set the record straight? 1) I never met w/ any GMA officials but I am grateful to them for the generous coverage they gave My Little Bossings, primarily because of their longstanding partnership w/ Vic Sotto & the Eat Bulaga family. 2) I had met w/ MVP (Manny Pangilinan) in October & again Dec 23 of 2013. 3)," Kris posted.

On the rest of the Instagram caption, Kris thanked the people who became instruments to her success, as well as all the Kapamilya viewers who supported her all the way.

"To all the KAPAMILYA viewers, thank you for watching me, enjoying me & making me part of your daily viewing. Because of your support I get to continue a job I love & I am also able to provide well for Kuya & Bimb... From my heart, MARAMING SALAMAT KAPAMILYA!!!"

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Bea Alonzo Considers Playing Dyesebel; Returns to TV Early 2014

Actress Bea Alonzo is willing to play the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel when the character returns on television for the much-anticipated ABS-CBN remake of the famous Mars Ravelo work.

Bea Alonzo was believed to play Dyesebel because of her Instagram posts showing the actress' fondness of swimming nowadays. In an interview with entertainment site Pep.ph, Bea said that if ever the role will be given to her, she will consider it as this will be her very first fantaserye if ever. 

However, Bea Alonzo might not be donning the mermaid costume since her comeback teleserye on ABS-CBN next year will be a drama. This was revealed by the actress to ABS-CBN News, saying that she's excited to give life to another character which is totally different from her past roles.

"Basta istorya ito ng paghihiganti. Maganda siya. Mature siya for me pero nandiyan tayo, let’s try new things all the time," she said.

According to Bea, the series might start grinding January for release first quarter of 2014. Bea, however, refused to divulge further details about the project, including the actors who will be joining her in the said teleserye.

"I’m doing a soap. Hindi pa yata puwede sabihin kasi wala pang final, may ginagawa pa kasi 'yung dapat kong makakasama. Sana matuloy kasi hindi ko pa sila ever nakakasama.”

The upcoming project will be under Dreamscape Entertainment of Deo Endrinal. 

Bea Alonzo was last seen on a teleserye via A Beautiful Affair, her reunion series with John Lloyd Cruz, which ended early 2013. For the rest of the year, Bea became busy with movie projects such as Four Sisters and A Wedding  and She's The One, which both did well in the box office.

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JC de Vera Starts Taping for ABS-CBN Teleserye in August

Actor JC De Vera is now officially a Kapamilya after signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN on Monday (July 29). “Admittedly, I am nervous and I am very overwhelmed because it’s a dream come true to be a Kapamilya,” said JC. 

He revealed that he will start taping for an upcoming teleserye in August. He also said that he is open to do any role whether for drama, action, and even comedy. 

“I am very willing to do all the projects the management will offer,” he said. 

Present during the signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, JC de Vera, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, talent handler Necie Concio (representing JC’s manager, Leo Dominguez) and ABS-CBN business unit head Deo Endrinal.

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Diana Zubiri Transfers to ABS-CBN, Now a Certified Kapamilya!

Sexy actress Diana Zubiri has transferred to the Kapamilya network!

Diana Zubiri signed a contract earlier with ABS-CBN. Present at the contract signing were ABS-CBN Channel Head Cory Vidanes, Business Unit Head Deo Endrinal and Diana's manager, Jojo Gabinete. Diana's first major project with the Kapamilya network is a primetime teleserye topbilled by Gerald Anderson and Cristine Reyes.

It was late August when Diana Zubiri and her manager negotiated with ABS-CBN for possible projects and it seemed that the Kapamilya network wanted Diana in their stable of stars that few weeks later a contract was made for her to sign.

Before her transfer to ABS-CBN, Diana Zubiri has long been a Kapuso artist. She appeared in several shows in GMA-7 like Bubble Gang, Asian Treasures, Zaido, Futbolilits and Amaya. Her biggest TV role though was playing Danaya in the hit telefantasya Encantadia where she had worked with Karylle and Iza Calzado who are now both Kapamilya.

Could it be that ABS-CBN become interested with Diana Zubiri after being recognized as Best Peformer by the Young Critics Circle for the award-winning film Bahay Bata? Now that she had an acting award, we guess Diana also wanted a growth in her career.

Anyhow, welcome to the Kapamilya network, Diana. All the best!

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