Arjo Atayde Gay Parent to Ella Cruz, Eliza Pineda in MMK (January 4)

Kapamilya action star Arjo Atayde will take on a role of a gay parent in the upcoming heavy drama episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” He will give life to the character of Jess, who became a mother to six kids abandoned by their parents. 

How can a gay man give to his ‘children’ the love and care he was not able to have from his own mother? 

Together with Arjo in “MMK” this Saturday (January 4) are Ella Cruz, Ismael Clavero, Felix Roco, Assunta de Rossi, Via Veloso, Eliza Pineda, Kyle Banzon, Mike Lloren, Dindo Arroyo, and Jiriane Montilla. The episode is directed by Raz de la Torre, written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. 

Don’t miss the touching New Year drama offering of “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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The Mistress Grosses P186.73 Million in Two Weeks - Box Office Mojo

Star Cinema's The Mistress starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo grossed P186.73 million in 2 weeks according to Box Office Mojo (BOM). Meanwhile, Star Cinema earlier reported that the movie had already surpassed the P200 million mark.

The Mistress is now the biggest movie of the year surpassing Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz's Unofficially Yours. It remains to be the number 1 movie for the period of September 19-23.

Meanwhile, Regal Films' Pridyider starring Andi Eigenmann had grossed P3.6 million on its first 5 days. Another Pinoy film, Cinemalaya 2012 entry Ang Nawawala starring Dawn Zulueta and Roco Twins earned P1.24 million after 2 weeks.

Here are the top 10 movies in the Philippines for the period September 19-23 according to BOM. Click here to see last week's ranking.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	1	The Mistress (2012)	Star Cin.	51,484,158 PHP	186,729,040 PHP	2
2	2	Resident Evil: Retribution	Sony	26,754,330 PHP	101,875,460 PHP	2
3	N	Dredd	Pioneer	5,358,328 PHP	5,358,328 PHP	1
4	N	Pridyider	n/a	3,599,946 PHP	3,599,946 PHP	1
5	N	Ruby Sparks	Fox	2,742,214 PHP	2,742,214 PHP	1
6	N	The Hunting Party	n/a	765,493 PHP	765,493 PHP	1
7	-	Ang Nawawala	n/a	247,506 PHP	1,245,505 PHP	2
8	5	The Watch	Fox	227,521 PHP	11,599,441 PHP	3
9	6	Total Recall (2012)	Sony	206,248 PHP	59,776,281 PHP	5
10	9	The Dark Knight Rises	WB	86,006 PHP	219,611,803 PHP	10

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2012
(as of September 23, 2012)

1. The Mistress - P186.73 M 2. Unofficially Yours - P157.25 M 3. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme - P133.34 M 4. The Healing - P104.6 M 5. The Reunion - P68.1 M 6. Moron 5 and the Crying Lady - P64.6 M 7. Born To Love You - P52.37 M 8. Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang - P51.4 M 9. Every Breath U Take - P50.2 M 10. The Mommy Returns - P30.6 M

11. Amorosa: The Revenge - P25.2 M 12. Boy Pick-Up: The Movie - P24.99 M 13. A Mother's Story - P24.81 M 14. My Cactus Heart - P23 M 15. My Kontrabida Girl - P13.09 M 16. I Do Bidoo Bidoo - P12.85 M 17. The Witness - P8.6 M 18. Just One Summer - P6.16 M 19. Hitman - P5.75 M 20. Pridyider - P3.6 M

21. Bwakaw - P1.55 M 22. Ang Nawawala - P1.24 M 23. Captive - P1.11 M 24. Mga Mumunting Lihim - P0.77 M

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Sam Milby Stars in Indie Film 'Death March'

Sam Milby has started shooting for the indie movie Death March. Sam shared a photo of him on instagram showing what to expect on his character in the said film.

Death March, according to ABS-CBN News, "tells the story of its namesake -- the forcible transfer of 76,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Japanese Army in 1942." This historical film about the fall of Bataan also stars Jason Abalos, Felix Roco, Luis Alandy, Zanjoe Marudo, Ejay Falcon and Carlo Aquino.

Death March is actually one of the films submitted for consideration to the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival 2012 but unfortunately, it did not make the cut along with Dante Mendoza's Thy Womb (starring Nora Aunor) which is set to compete at the 59th Venice International Film Festival at the end of the month.

Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., Death March is expected to hit theaters later this year.

Photo courtesy of @R_nurse

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Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Promises an Explosive Plot

After enduring the struggles and responsibilities of a teenage father, Angelito opens a new chapter in his life, now as a family man, in “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” that premiered Monday (July 16) in Kapamilya Gold.

Due to insistent public demand, the whole cast of “Angelito: Batang Ama” returns on television after its successful first installment that became the number one drama series in ABS-CBN’s afternoon block.

Topbilled by the newest prince of drama JM De Guzman (Angelito) with leading ladies Charee Pineda (Rosalie) and Kaye Abad (Jenny), “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto”  marks the return of John Prats in the drama genre as he plays Raffy, Jenny’s childhood sweetheart.

The story opened with Angelito and Rosalie finally tying the knot and starting anew as Mr. and Mrs. Angelito Santos. After all the struggles they went through in the past, the two are out to face tougher challenges as they support a family and provide for the needs of their son Jun-Jun (Joshen Bernardo).

But their love will once again be put to test and their vows to stay by each other’s side will be tried for the first time when Jenny returns with a big revelation.

When Jenny left for Singapore also to start anew, little did she know that she is already pregnant with Angelito’s child from one night of giving in to their hearts desires. It becomes a very tough time for Jenny but then she is fortunately reconnected with childhood friend Raffy who will help her through all the way. Raffy, who has loved Jenny ever since, will even dare to accept the responsibility of fathering her child.

Even though Jenny has already decided not to bother Angelito anymore with her situation, an incident will leave her no choice but to go back in the country and reveal the truth.

How will Angelito react to this revelation? How far can he sacrifice as a responsible father to his two children? How will Rosalie accept the fact that Angelito has another child? How will this affect their bond? Will Jenny fight for her child’s right? How will Raffy face the man Jenny used to love?

Also part of the cast of “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” are Elizabeth Oropesa, Snooky Serna, Al Tantay, Sam Concepcion, Devon Seron, Felix Roco, Jason Francisco, Beauty Gonzalez, Josef Elizalde, Lemuel Pelayo, Sue Anna Ramirez, Joshen Bernardo, Bea Basa, Aldred Gatchalian and introducing Kiko Estrada.

Keep watching “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto,” Mondays to Fridays, after “It’s Showtime” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

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Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Teaser Trailer, Released!

The teaser trailer for the upcoming Angelito sequel titled Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto hit the web and debuted on television recently. 

In the teaser, Angelito (JM de Guzman) and Rosalie (Charee Pineda) were seen together with their son, Jun-jun (Joshen Bernardo) as a happy family. However, the teaser also depicted a forthcoming conflict with a newborn child of Jenny (Kaye Abad), which was implied as Angelito's son. Also in the teaser were Mai-mai (Bea Basa), Jenny's daughter and an additional character, Jenny's childhood bestfriend played by John Prats.

Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto is expected to premiere soon on the revamped Kapamilya Gold. Returning  members of the cast also include Beauty Gonzales (Seksi), Josef Elizalde (Charlotte), Jason Francisco (Mervin), Devon Seron (Tere), Sue Anna Ramirez (Rona) and Felix Roco (Spongky).

Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto was confirmed for production by Business Unit Head Lauren Dyogi and JM de Guzman himself in an interview. It will be directed once again by Theodore Boborol.

Watch the teaser trailer of Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.

Photo courtesy of Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Facebook

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