Zanjoe Marudo: Comedy is More Challenging than Drama

Hunk actor Zanjoe Marudo admitted that he’s more comfortable with serious acting and that compared to veteran comedians, he still has a long way to go.

“It’s really difficult to make people laugh. Many people think that it’s harder to do drama but for me, comedy is more challenging.”

In “Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme” where he portrayed as Barry, Zanjoe said that he didn’t feel too much pressure because he was with great actors. Even Eugene Domingo, lead actress in the film, said that Zanjoe’s acting was great.

In “Banana Split” where he regularly tries his best at comedy, he said that if you’re comfortable with the people you’re with, your acting will come out more natural. “We’re almost like brothers and sisters in the show. We help each other,” he said.

Meanwhile in “Banana Split” this Saturday (June 30), watch out for “More Pun in the Philippines” where the cast will sing songs about the different places of the country. In “Hot Issue”, the gang will spoof Angeline Quinto’s search for her biological mom and Ruffa’s walkout in a talk show.

Catch Banana Split this Saturday (June 30) after “TODA Max” on ABS-CBN.

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Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Grosses P100 Million in 2 Weeks

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (aka Kimmy Dora 2) had already grossed more than P100 million according to Star Cinema.

This was announced on Kris TV's first anniversary on Monday, June 25 and also posted by Star Cinema's promotions manager on Twitter.

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme is the only 2012 Pinoy film so far to surpass the P100 million mark aside from Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz' Unofficially Yours.

With the success of Kimmy Dora 2, lead star Eugene Domingo can't contain her happiness and thanked all the fans who supported the movie. The sequel also earned more than the first movie which according  to Box Office Mojo earned a total of P81 million on it's entire run.

"Gusto kong magpasalamat sa lahat ng nanood at nag-enjoy hindi lang isa beses kung hindi maraming beses. Dapat tayong mag-celebrate kasi Pinoy film ngayon ang pinakamalakas sa box office. So mabuhay ang pelikulang Pilipino." 

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Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Grosses P10 Million on its First Day!

Eugene Domingo's Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme (Kimmy Dora 2) grossed P10 million on its first day of showing.

In a report by TV Patrol, Ginger Conejero noted that Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme's P10 million 1st day gross was three times more than the gross of its predecessor, Kimmy Dora: Kambal Sa Kiyeme whrich grossed only P3 million on its opening day.

Video: Super Junior member Heechul Promotes Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme

Kimmy Dora 2 combines horror and comedy in this journey of twins Kimmy and Dora to their roots in South Korea. Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang.

Watch Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme trailer HERE.

Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme is directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal and produced by Star Cinema and Spring Films. It is still showing in theaters nationwide.

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Video: Super Junior member Heechul Promotes Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme

Star Cinema and Spring Films' Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme starring award-winning comedienne, Eugene Domingo shoot some scenes in Seoul, South Korea last February 2012. The cast even met Super Junior's Kim Heechul (see photos here) during their shoot in Korea.

Hi! I'm Super Junior Heechul. Kimmy Dora, coming soon!

Watch Heechul as he promotes Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme in the video below (courtesy of MyChos.com). For the official full trailer, watch here.

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme with comedy and horror combined will hit theaters this June 13. Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang. The movie is directed by no less, Bb. Joyce Bernal.

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Joey De Leon and Eugene Domingo's Tuhog, Star Cinema's MMFF Entry?

Last Friday, rumors surfaced that Star Cinema will be betting on Joey De Leon and Eugene Domingo for their 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry. The said movie of Joey and Eugene, according to online reports has a working title Tuhog.

Will there be a Joey-Eugene tandem for 2012 MMFF?

Early reports claimed that a big movie starring Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda and Ai Ai Delas Alas will be Star Cinema's entry for MMFF but with this new rumor, it seemed that a change of plan has happened.

If ever this rumor is true, then we can expect a battle between Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon for this year's MMFF. Vic will be doing a movie with senator Bong Revilla and Judy Ann Santos for MMFF. There will also be a competition between Judy Ann, Eugene and the superstar Nora Aunor for awards since Ate Guy's Thy Womb is reportedly being groomed as an MMFF entry.

If Tuhog will be the final title of Joey and Eugene's rumored movie, then it will be of the same title with Jeffrey Jeturian's 2001 film starring Jaclyn Jose, Ina Raymundo, Irma Adlawan, Klaudia Coronel and Dante Rivero about a true-to-life story of an incest-rape that is translated into a big screen project (a film inside a film).

But we guess, Joey and Eugene's movie will be comedy of sorts or can be combined with an element of horror, just like Eugene's Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme, which she is now promoting.

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Sarah Geronimo Back on ASAP 2012 this June 3 for a Back-to-School Party!

Popstar Sarah Geronimo makes a grand visit to “ASAP 2012” this Sunday (June 3) to spark up the coolest back-to-school party with a surprise production number with rapper Gloc-9 and ASAP Pinoy Champ Jovit Baldivino.

Fun and laughter load up the small screens as the cast of the much-awaited comedy film of the year “Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme” lead by Eugene Domingo, Zanjoe Marudo, Kiray Celis, Ryan Bang, Ariel Ureta, and Moi Marcampo grace the centerstage; followed by the “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4” evictees Kit, Claire, Nikka, and Vince; and some of the most in-demand teen love teams Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil of "Princess and I", Miles Ocampo and Marco Gumabao of "Luv U," and Ella Cruz and Paul Salas of "Aryana." American alternative rock band This Century is set to sweep the ladies off of their feet as they serenade the Kapamilyas with their sure-fire hits.

Indulge with the back-to-school treats from Kapamilya Hunks Luis Manzano, Jake Cuenca, Joseph Marco, and Jubail Andres; while Kapamilya leading ladies KC Concepcion, Kim Chiu, Erich Gonzales, Nikki Gil, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Empress, Iya Villania and Anja Aguilar spread women domination on the dance floor with their fiery back-to-back dance numbers.

Gary Valenciano gives off another world-class performance as he shares another inspiring story in his 'With Love, Gary V' segment; followed by a hair-raising production number where Mr. Pure Energy shares the stage with his fellow OPM icons Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, and Bamboo.

Celebrate music at its best as ultimate multimedia star Toni Gonzaga reveals the latest music trend in 'T-Zone' Martin, Christian, Bamboo, Angeline Quinto and Sam Milby pay tribute to the music of the legendary band Beatles; and as Mig Ayesa, Vina Morales, Jett Pangan, Aiza Seguerra, Nyoy Volante, ASAP Sessionistas, and the ASAP Pinoy Champs present pure Filipino talent in another remarkable ‘rock of ages’ concert experience.

Meanwhile, supahdancers John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Gab Valenciano, Sam Concepcion and Bugoy Cariño are set to double-up the fun in the back-to-school party as they prepare for another show-stopping and out-of-this-world dance number in the ‘ASAP Supahdance’ segment.

Don’t miss 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Official Movie Poster Unveiled!

Eugene Domingo starrer, Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (aka Kimmy Dora 2) official movie poster has just been released! The movie was the sequel to the hit 2009 movie, Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme.

Behold the Kimmy Dora 2 official movie poster below showing twin sisters Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae running away from a ghost with their dog, the famous Mikky.

Video: Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme official full trailer

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme with comedy and horror combined will hit theaters this June 13. Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang. 

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Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme Full Trailer Released!

Star Cinema and Spring Films have just released the full trailer for the most-awaited comedy sequel of the year, Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme. The said movie, aka Kimmy Dora part 2 stars award-winning commedienne, Eugene Domingo.

Almost 40% of the entire movie was shot in Seoul, South Korea and in the trailer, we can notice the winter snow in the said Asian country. Kimmy Dora shoot in Korea was well-welcomed by Koreans and the cast  and director was interviewed by local network, KBS. The cast even met Super Junior's Heechul (see photos here) during their shoot in Korea.

Returning casts of the movie include Dingdong Dantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Ariel Ureta, Moi Marcampo (Moi Bien) and Miriam Quiambao. It also stars Alodia Gosiengfiao, Mura and Ryan Bang. Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez will have a cameo role for the film.

Eugene Domingo plays the twins Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae

Here is the plot of Kimmy Dora and The temple of Kiyeme (Kimmy Dora 2):

Kimmy and Dora (both Eugene Domingo) are identical twins with different personalities. Kimmy is the smart, dictatorial type while Dora is the slow, dumb-wit sister. Kimmy has always been jealous of her sister as Johnson (Dingdong Dantes), the man she really likes, only has eyes for Dora. All hell breaks loose when their father (Ariel Ureta) gets a heart attack and makes Dora the majority owner of their family conglomerate if in case he dies. Kimmy thinks this is unfair and gets the help of their lawyer Harry (Baron Geisler) to take care of business. A misunderstanding brings forth a plan to kill Dora but they kidnapped Kimmy instead. Now Kimmy must find a way to escape her captors while Dora must act as her tough sister and control their company in order to hide the truth from their sick father.

Watch Kimmy Dora and The temple of Kiyeme (Kimmy Dora 2) full trailer here:

Under the direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal and from the script of Chris Martinez, Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme is expected to hit Philippine theaters this June 13, 2012.

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35th Gawad Urian (2012) Nominees Revealed!

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP), an organization of respected film critics, finally revealed the nominees in the 35th Gawad Urian Awards. Independent films like the hit "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank" starring Eugene Domingo dominated the list of nominees.

The awards night will happen on June 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo.

Here is the full list of nominees for the 35th Gawad Urian (2012):

Best Sound

Amok - Albert Michael Idioma and Addiss Tabong

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank - Albert Michael Idioma and Addiss Tabong

Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story - Albert Michael Idioma

Bisperas - Albert Michael Idioma and Alex Tomboc

Boundary - Raffy Magsaysay

Liberacion - Aguila, Junel Valencia and Mark Locsin

Best Screenplay

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay - Antoinette Jadaone    

The Natural Phenomenon of Madness - Charliebebs Gohetia

Amok - John Bedia

Deadline - Bonifacio P. Ilagan

Bisperas - Paul Sta. Ana

Niño - Rody Vera

Ka Oryang - Sari Lluch Dalena and Keith Sicat

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa - Alvin Yapan

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank - Chris Martinez

Best Editing

Ka Oryang  - Keith Sicat

Niño - Danny Añonuevo

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank - Ike Veneracion

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa - Mai Dionisio

Amok - Lawrence Fajardo

Busong - Chuck Gutierrez

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay -  Leo Valencia and Glenn Ituriaga

Best Music

Niño - Jerrold Tarog

Sakay sa Hangin - Waway Linsahay Saway

Ka Oryang - Teresa Barrozo                                                               

Busong - Diwa de Leon

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa - Christine Muyco and Jema Pamintuan

Best Cinematography

Ka Oryang - Neil Daza and Kiri Dalena

Liberacion - Albert Banzon

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa - Arvin Viola

Bisperas - Roberto Yniquez

Amok - Louie Quirino

Sakay sa Hangin - Regiben Romana

Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story - Carlo Mendoza

Busong - Louie Quirino

Best in Production Design

The Natural Phenomenon of Madness - Maulen Fadul

Bisperas - Rodrigo Ricio

Sakay sa Hangin - Regiben Romana

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank - Reji Regalado 

Amok - Lawrence Fajardo

Niño - Laida Lim

Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story - Fritz Silorio

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay - Rodrigo Ricio

Best Supporting Actress

Angeli Bayani - Ka Oryang      

Julia Clarete - Bisperas

Jean Garcia - Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa        

Shamaine Buencamino - Niño     

Solenn Heussaff - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Best Supporting Actor

Bembol Roco - Isda

Jojit Lorenzo - Anatomiya ng Korupsyon

Marvin Agustin - Patikul

Mark Gil - Amok

John Regala - Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story 

Dido dela Paz - Amok

Art Acuña - Niño

Joem Bascom - Ka Oryang

Jake Cuenca - In The Name of Love

Garry Lim - Amok

Ronnie Lazaro - Manila Kingpin

Best Actress

Lilia Cuntapay - Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay

Raquel Villavicencio - Bisperas 

Eugene Domingo - Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 

Maja Salvador - Thelma

Opaline Santos - The Natural Phenomenon of Madness 

Isabel Lopez - Cuchera

Alessandra de Rossi - Ka Oryang

Fides Cuyugan - Niño

Cherie Pie Picache - Isda

Diana Zubiri - Bahay Bata

Best Actor

Bong Cabrera - Sa Ilalim ng Tulay                               

Tirso Cruz III - Bisperas

Paulo Avelino - Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa

Alfred Vargas - Teoriya

Ronnie Lazaro - Boundary

Raymond Bagatsing - Boundary

TJ Trinidad - Deadline

Martin Escudero - Zombading

JM de Guzman - Babae sa Septic Tank 

Kean Cipriano - Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

Jess Mendoza - The Natural Phenomenon of Madness

Best Film

The Natural Phenomenon of Madness - The Grit Project and Outpost Visual Frontier in cooperation with Noel D. Ferrer Production 

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank  - Cinemalaya, Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films and Straight Shooters Media

Busong - Solito Arts Production

Bisperas - Cinemalaya Foundation, Quantum Films and HongKong-Asia Films Financing Forum

Amok - Cinemalaya Foundation, Pelikulaw and Wild Coyote Pictures

Ka Oryang- Cinema One Originals, Kino Arts Production in association with Optima Digital

Niño - Cinemalaya Foundation in cooperation with Handurawan Films

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa - Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Production in cooperation with Big Top Media Productions, Inc., SQ Film Laboratories, Inc., Optima Digital and Far Eastern University

Boundary - Bigtop, Optima Digital, Voyage Studios and Wanderlustproject Films

Six degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay - Cinema One Originals and Post Manila

Best Director

Ka Oryang - Sari Lluch Dalena

Amok - Lawrence Fajardo

Boundary - Benito Bautista

Niño- Loy Arcenas

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank - Marlon Rivera 

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa - Alvin Yapan

Bisperas - Jeffrey Jeturian

Six degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay - Antoinette Jadaone     

Busong - Auraeus Solito

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Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos Kiss for A Movie

Actor-singer Sam Concepcion had his very first big screen kissing scene with Tippy Dos Santos for the upcoming musical film, I Do Bidoo Bidoo. Tippy and Sam are long-time friends and theater colleagues, working together in several musicals including the much celebrated Peter Pan where Sam played the title role and Tippy played Wendy.

Sam revealed in his Push.com.ph interview that there is the feeling of awkwardness when he and Tippy did the kissing scenes for the movie. Since he and Tippy had known each other for a long time, the first on-screen kiss would feel different even though they are very close friends.

In the movie, Tippy will get impregnated by Sam at the age of 21, the jumping point in the story. Since Tippy came from a well off family and Sam from a middle class one, the struggles between the two different families will keep the vibe of the musical film.

Sam and Tippy will work with big actors/singers like Eugene Domingo, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano in I Do Bidoo Bidoo. The film is a sort of a tribute to APO Hiking Society since all the songs that will be used are APO songs.

I Do Bidoo Bidoo is directed by award-winning writer/director, Chris Martinez under Straight Shooters Media.


Photo courtesy of Sam Concepcion

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Eugene Domingo, Shamaine Buencamino Won in Asian Film Awards

Actress Eugene Domingo won the People's Choice Best Actress Award at the 6th Asian Film Awards 2012 held in Hong Kong on Monday, March 19. Eugene was voted by fans for her performance in the film Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (The Woman in the Septic Tank).

Meanwhile, another Filipina won in the said event which is dubbed as the Asian Oscars. Noni Buencamino's other half, Shamaine Buencamino brought home for the country the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her outstanding performance in the film Niño, a film about a family being torn apart by financial problems.

Congratulations to both Eugene and Shamaine for bringing another honor to the Philippines!

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Judy Ann Santos Back in The Big Screen Via 'Mga Mumunting Lihim'

Young superstar and Queen of Teleserye, Judy Ann Santos will be back in movies through an indie film tentatively titled Mga Mumunting Lihim.  The said film is conceptualized and directed by award-winning writer-director, Jose Javier Reyes who also worked with Juday in Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo and its sequel Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo and the latest MMFF entry My Househusband.

According to Juday, she will be working with Eugene Domingo, Iza Calzado and Agot Isidro in this movie about friendship. She said that it will be a good thing where they can throw lines that will not be censored because this is an indie movie and set for Cinemalaya.

Judy Ann also expressed her interest in doing a movie with John Lloyd Cruz. Since both of them are under contract with Star Cinema, this movie is just a stone's throw. Lloydie and Juday first worked together via a teleserye, Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka where John Lloyd played the role of a brother to Judy Ann.

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Super Junior member Heechul Meets With "Kimmy Dora" Cast

Eugene Domingo and the rest of the cast of the sequel of the hit movie, Kimmy Dora (Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme) shoot some scenes in Seoul, South Korea. The cast were interviewed by local news channels there. Aside from this, another big thing happened to the cast. It was meeting one of the hottest members of most popular Korean boy band, Super Junior.

Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Ogie Alcasid Joined Forces for A Musical Movie

Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla and Singer and Songwriter, Ogie Alcasid will create a good music together via the movie, I Doo Bidoo Bidoo.

Vice Ganda and Eugene Domingo together in One Show?

Vice's Sunday night show will be bidding goodbye soon (read details here) and Sarah Geronimo's musical show will be gaining its timeslot (read details here). Many Vice fanatics will be saddened by this news while Popsters will be celebrating a triumph. What now is in store for Vice?

Eugene Domingo nominated as Best Actress, Mario Maurer as Best Supporting Actor in the 6th Asian Film Awards

Eugene Domingo has earned a Best Actress nomination in the 6th Asian Film Awards for her performance in The Woman in the Septic Tank(Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank).