Donya Margaret Meets Sarah G Live This November 11

Singing and dancing queen of the ’60s Helen Gamboa is all set for the grand showdown of talent this Sunday (November 11) as she visits Popstar Sarah Geronimo’s solo musical variety show “Sarah G. Live!” 

Aside from Helen, watch out also for the special performance of “Ina Kapatid Anak” lead star Maja Salvador; hair-raising musical spectacle of OPM legend Marco Sison; and the ballroom inspired smash-up dance number of Gab Valenciano, Matt Evans, G Toengi, Aaron Villaflor, and Saicy Aguila. 

Prepare to laugh out loud with the comic showdown of Pooh, Melai Cantiveros, Joy Viado, Robert Seña, Rachel Alejandro, Viveka, and Tart in ‘Sine Gang.’ Meanwhile, “Paraiso: leading man Matteo Guidicelli will also join in the fun as the Popstar’s guest co-host. 

Still with Sarah in the upcoming episode are her resident co-host Luis Manzano. Don’t miss the trending and top Sunday primetime show of ABS-CBN, “Sarah G. Live!” 8:15pm, after “Rated K.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.comor follow @SGLiveOFFICIAL on Twitter and like SarahGLiveOFFICIAL on Facebook.

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Walang Hanggan Finale Creates a New Record, Beats Mara Clara's 43.4%

ABS-CBN’s phenomenal TV drama “Walang Hanggan,” topbilled by Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon, Paulo Avelino, Julia Montes, and Coco Martin, recently ended on a high note as its finale soared high in the ratings game and dominated the worldwide trending topics on Twitter.

Based on the latest data of Kantar Media last Friday (October 26), ABS-CBN’s top-rating drama series garnered 45.4% national TV ratings, or more than 29 points ahead versus the farewell episode of its rival program in GMA “Luna Blanca” which only got 16.1%.

“Walang Hanggan” also beat the record-breaking finale episode of Mara Clara in June 2011 which got a TV rating of 43.4% nationwide, the highest finale rating ever attained of a teleserye in the new decade before “Walang Hanggan.”

Aside from winning the ratings game, “Walang Hanggan” also conquered the popular microblogging site Twitter as hashtags #WalangHangganFinale, Katerina, Paulo Avelino, and RIP Daniel became worldwide trending topics due to the numerous tweets of TV viewers about the touching scenes of Daniel (Coco) and Katerina’s (Julia) deaths. The Twitter timeline was flooded with positive tweets like: “@LoveAprille: Congrats to the cast and crew for the #WalangHangganFinale! We stayed up in Sydney just to watch it! You all did an amazing job;” “@JelaiSalomeo: It was my first time to witness a happily ever after. It wasn’t good. It was brilliant! #WalangHangganFinale;” and “@axlguillermo: Sobrang ganda talaga ng ending ng #WalangHangganFinale. Talagang pinaghandaan nila. Congratulations sa lahat ng cast at crew. Mahusay!”

Completing the powerhouse cast of “Walang Hanggan” are top-caliber actors including Nonie Buencamino, Ogie Diaz, Arlene Muhlach, Eda Nolan, John Medina, Shamaine Buencamino, Josh Ivan Morales, Valerie Concepcion, Dante Rivero, Richard Yap, and Eula Valdes. It was under the direction of Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Trina Dayrit.

The timeslot left by “Walang Hanggan” was taken oven by “Ina Kapatid Anak,” which now airs after “Princess and I.”

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Matt Evans' Life Story on Showbiz Inside Report this October 27

ABS-CBN’s top-rating and trending entertainment talkshow “Showbiz Inside Report” will share this Saturday (October 27) the life story of controversial actor Matt Evans. 

Amid the scandal, “SIR” will take a closer look into the personal life of Matt and get to know his real persona behind the glitz of showbiz. How was Matt’s childhood? Did the death of his long-sought foreigner dad affect his life in any way? 

Aside from Matt, “SIR” will also feature the tales of sorrow and longing of Zsa Zsa Padilla to his ‘lovey’ Dolphy and Helen Gamboa to her child. How do Zsa Zsa and Helen cope with sadness and whenever they miss their beloved departed? 

Don’t miss “Showbiz Inside Report,” this Saturday, 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime,” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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Viral Videos: Helen Gamboa Does Gangnam Style, Walang Hanggan Kontrabidas Do Bruno Mars

Helen Gamboa who plays Donya Margaret in the phenomenal teleserye Walang Hanggan danced to PSY's Gangnam Style. 

Wearing her yellow 'Detainee' shirt on the set of Walang Hanggan, Donya Margaret loose herself a bit and let Gangnam music invade her prim and proper image.

Watch Ms. Helen Gamboa do the Gangnam Style below:

Meanwhile, the kontrabidas of Walang Hanggan also enjoyed the shoot creating their own video singing Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are. The video starred Miguel (Nonie Buencamino), Tomas (Joem Bascon) and David (Josh Ivan Morales).

Watch the Kontrabidas of Walang Hanggan singing Just The Way You Are:

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Daniel-Katerina Wedding Photos in Walang Hanggan

The most-awaited wedding of Daniel (Coco Martin) and Katerina (Julia Montes) in Walang Hanggan will finally air next week. The scene is expected to hit television starting Monday, October 15. 

ABS-CBN reportedly spent P3.2 million (about half a million for the Cymbidum orchids adorning the aisle) for the grand union of Daniel and Katerina which is one of the highlights of the show's last 2 weeks. The scene was taped last October 8.

Below are some of the photos of the much-anticipated TV wedding of the year, the Daniel-Katerina Nuptial:

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Sheryl Cruz and Ciara Sotto Plays Young Manang Henya and Donya Margaret in Walang Hanggan

Sheryl Cruz and Ciara Sotto will be joining the cast of the phenomenal Walang Hanggan as the show enters its last few weeks.

The two singer-actresses will be playing the young Manang Henya (Susan Roces) and Donya Margaret (Helen Gamboa) in the top-rating series.

The casting of Sheryl and Ciara as the younger versions of sisters Virginia (Henya) and Margaret is a very good choice since these two are truly related to Susan and Helen. Sheryl Cruz is Susan's niece while Ciara Sotto, as we all know, is the daughter of Helen Gamboa.

ABS-CBN correspondent Marie Lozano posted the photo above on Twitter saying that these is a part of a pivotal scene in Walang Hanggan. The flash back would probably dig deeper into the relationship as sisters of Henya and Margaret and what causes the hate in Margaret's heart.

Also shown in the photo are veteran actors Mark Gil and Melissa Mendez, who will portray the parents of both Henya and Margaret.

Walang Hanggan is even more exciting now that it nears its finale so don't miss the big revelations weeknights after Princess and I on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Xyriel Manabat Competes With Dawn Zulueta, Janice De Belen, Helen Gamboa and Susan Roces for 'Best Actress'

After being recognized as the 2012 FAMAS Best Child Actress, award-winning Kapamilya child wonder Xyriel Manabat continues to impress TV viewers as she contends for the Best Drama Actress and Best Child Performer in the 2012 PMPC Star Awards for TV.

Xyriel, for her remarkable performance in the hit 2011 drama series “100 Days to Heaven” will be competing  with veteran actresses Dawn Zulueta, Janice de Belen, Helen Gamboa and Susan Roces for the Best Drama Actress category.

Meanwhile, aside from her current nominations, Xyriel takes on another acting challenge in the continuation of her “Wansapanataym” special this Saturday (October 6) as she gives life to the role of Barbie, a young girl who does not understand the prohibition of using and selling plastic bags in their city. Despite its huge effect on their business, will Barbie finally learn how a single plastic bag can harm the environment when she mysteriously turns into one?

Together with Xyriel in ‘Plastik Pantastik’ are Epy Quizon, Matet de Leon, at Izzy Canillo. It is written by Raymund Diamzon and directed by Darnel Villaflor.

Don’t miss the CMMA Best Child and Youth Program “Wansapanataym” this Saturday, after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log-on to www.abs-cbn.com, or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Walang Hanggan Down to its Last Six Weeks, to End by October

ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida drama series Walang Hanggan counts down to its last six weeks.

Since it started airing in January 2012, the phenomenal TV drama quickly touched the hearts of TV viewers with the undying love story of three different generations: the love triangle among Virginia (Susan Roces), Margaret (Helen Gamboa), and John (Eddie Gutierrez); the reunited lovers Marco (Richard) and Emily (Dawn); and the challenged sweethearts Daniel (Coco) and Katerina (Julia).

Aside from reigning in the nationwide TV ratings every night, Walang Hanggan extends its phenomenal success further in different media platforms—becoming top trending topics in social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook; reaching the platinum record status of its official soundtrack’s first and second volumes; and the best-selling licensed “Walang Hanggan Infinity Ring” sold by Karat World. 

Another addition to the unparalleled success of “Walang Hanggan” is its award-winning cast including Coco who was recently recognized as the Prince of Television by the Box Office Entertainment Awards, and Paulo who was awarded by the 2012 Gawad Urian as the Best Actor.

Meanwhile, the plot of “Walang Hanggan” intensifies even more now that Miguel (Nonie Buencamino) has escaped from prison. How will Marco and Emily’s lives change when they find out Doña Margaret’s deepest darkest secret? Can they still prevent Miguel from doing his evil plans? After finding out that her marriage with Nathan is null and void, will Daniel and Katerina finally continue their once broken relationship?

Don’t miss the last six weeks of “Walang Hanggan,” weeknights, after “Princess and I” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. 

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Helen Gamboa Hospitalized after Richard Gomez Accidentally Hit Her on Taping

Veteran actress Helen Gamboa was brought to the hospital on Monday, July 25 after an accident which happened during the taping for their top-rating series Walang Hanggan.

The accident caused a slight panic among the staff which prompted them to rush Ms. Helen Gamboa to a nearby hospital  in Marikina. 

According to actor Richard Gomez, who plays Marco, the son of Helen's role Doña Margaret in the primetime series, he accidentally hit Tita Helen in a scene wherein he was shot with a gun.

"It was an accident sa isang eksena namin, kasi binaril ako, so pagtama sa akin bumagsak ako, eh si Tita Helen nasa likod ko," Richard Gomez told ABS-CBN News.

Richard also said he was relieved that Ms. Helen Gamboa's head did not hit the floor since their co-star Ogie Diaz managed to prevent that from happening. He just hoped that there will be no complications on Tita Helen after the accident.

"Noong bumagsak ako, tumama ako kay Tita Helen and that made her fall. It's a good thing bago tumama ulo ni Tita Helen, nasalo siya ni Ogie Diaz. Nagpa-check up agad si Tita Helen and she's okay naman. Maybe some spasms lang sa katawan," Richard Gomez added.

The said scene where Richard Gomez's character (Marco) is shot will be shown in tomorrow's episode of Walang Hanggan.

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Tito Sen Despises Doña Margaret, Black Lily's True Identity Revealed!

Phenomenal TV drama “Walang Hanggan” remains to be the undisputed no. 1 TV program in the country today as proven by the latest data of Kantar Media last Friday (July 20), when it garnered a national TV rating of 37.7%, compared to its rival program in GMA, “Makapiling Kang Muli,” which only got 15.5%.

According to veteran actress Helen Gamboa, who is popularly known now as Doña Margaret, because of the show’s phenomenal success, even her husband Senator Tito Sotto gets carried away with the wickedness of her character. “Tito feels sorry for Ate Henya (Susan Rocess) because of my role’s snobbish attitude,” Helen said. “I always tell him that those things are required in the scenes.”

Helen further shared that like the avid viewers of their drama series, Helen’s kids are also in awe of her very convincing portrayal. “My children laugh at me when they watch the show because I am very different from Margaret; but they are very proud of me that I’m doing my role very well,” she narrated.

Meanwhile, Jean Bonifacio/Black Lily (Eula Valdes) slowly reveals her true identity as the plot of “Walang Hanggan” continues to thicken. What will Marco (Richard Gomez), Emily (Dawn Zulueta), Daniel (Coco Martin), and Katerina (Julia Montes) do when they find out that the one who is seeking revenge from them is Jane (Rita Avila)? How will the prostitute (Wendy Valdez) change Nathan’s (Paulo Avelino) life?

Don’t miss the explosive revelations of “Walang Hanggan,” weeknights, after “Princess and I” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates, log-on to http://walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/abs.walanghanggan, or follow @walanghanggan_ on Twitter.

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Eula Valdes Gives Everyone a Taste of Black Lily in Walang Hanggan

Phenomenal actress Eula Valdes is set to intensify the plot of the undisputed no.1 TV program in the Philippines, “Walang Hanggan” as her mysterious character ‘Black Lily’ enters the show’s newest chapter.

“If they think that they’ve finally reached their happy ending, they are wrong. Because when Black Lily arrives, the lives of the Montenegros and Guidotis will never be the same again,” Eula bravely assured the thousands of followers of ABS-CBN’s phenomenal TV drama.

As Black Lily enters the picture, witness the mind-blowing revelations that will surely shock everyone. How is Black Lily connected with Daniel (Coco Martin)? How will she affect the lives of Emily (Dawn Zulueta), Marco (Richard Gomez), Nathan (Paulo Avelino), Katerina (Julia Montes), Lola Henya (Susan Roces) and Doña Margaret (Helen Gamboa)?

Meanwhile, “Walang Hanggan” continues to prove its phenomenal success as it reign not only in the nationwide TV ratings but also in several popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, and in the innovative projects launched by the drama series. 

After its volume 1 reached the platinum record status, “Walang Hanggan” recently released the second volume of its official soundtrack. The licensed “Walang Hanggan Infinity Ring,” being sold by Karat World, also became a certified hit among avid fans. Aside from its unique brands, an addition to “Walang Hanggan’s” unparalleled success is its award-winning cast including Coco who was recently recognized as the Prince of Television by the Box Office Entertainment Awards, and Paulo who was awarded by the 2012 Gawad Urian as the Best Actor.

Plus, starting this Monday (July 9), avid fans can now get the latest scoops and exclusive behind-the-scene footages of their favorite teleserye through “Walang Hanggan TV” by simply logging in to http://walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com. 

Watch out for the grand launch of “Walang Hanggan” official soundtrack volume 2 this July 15 (Sunday) in “ASAP 2012,” to be followed by a mall show in Trinoma.

Don’t miss the explosive revelations of “Walang Hanggan,” weeknights, after “Princess and I” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates, log-on to http://walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’http://facebook.com/abs.walanghanggan, or follow @walanghanggan_ on Twitter.

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Eula Valdez as Black Lily in Walang Hanggan Teaser

The country's most-watched teleserye Walang Hanggan gets even more exciting with the entry of a new character, Black Lily played by actress Eula Valdez. 

Eula Valdes will be playing a kontrabida role in the series which will be extended until October. In her interview with ABS-CBN news, Eula hinted that she will be a third wheel to the love story of Marco (Richard Gomez) and Emily (Dawn Zulueta) now that Marco's wife, Jane (Rita Avila) was out of the scene.

“Kung akala nila lovey-dovey na sila nang walang hanggan, ‘yan ang akala ninyo,” Eula said. “Kasi mayroon nang dumating na si Black Lily.”

Previous reports claimed that Eula Valdes will be playing the avenging sister of Jane Montenegro. In the teaser, Black Lily was seen saving the life of Daniel (Coco Martin) so that she can get revenge at him herself.

With the caliber Eula had in portraying these kind of roles, she will definitely be the next abominable character on TV, more hated than Donya Margaret (Helen Gamboa) or Miguel (Nonie Buencamino).

Watch the teaser of Eula Valdez' character as Black Lily in Walang Hanggan below:

Photo courtesy of The Ultimate Fan
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Walang Hanggan Sequel in the Works?

With the huge success of Walang Hanggan on primetime television, a sequel for this number one program is said to be in the works. A "book 2" is said to be in the planning stage according to Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez.

In a recent interview during the launch of a cosmetics line, Lucy (who is the wife of actor Richard Gomez playing the role of Marco in Walang Hanggan, one of the series' leads) said that she heard talks about the top-rated series' sequel.

“They’re going to have a book two, I hear. And it’s just nice how the people have embraced the whole cast and how they’ve welcomed ‘Walang Hanggan’ as part of their nightly viewing habit,” said Lucy who is a fan of the Richard-Dawn tandem in Walang Hanggan.

“ABS-CBN never does anything half-baked, so they’ve always been known for their wonderful teleseryes. They’ve always been known to market it in such a big way,” she added.

Walang Hanggan ensemble of actors -
Rita Avila, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Paulo Avelino, Julia Montes, Coco Martin,
Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon, Ms. Helen Gamboa and Ms. Susan Roces

Previous ABS-CBN series that went back on air with a sequel includes the successful Maging Sino Ka Man of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. A well-anticipated return is also set for JM De Guzman and Charee Pineda's Angelito: Batang Ama which will be back with a much more mature Angelito: Bagong Yugto.

If Walang Hanggan will indeed have a sequel, we hope that the story will get more exciting. Sequels on television are deemed less successful than their respective first books and with Walang Hanggan being extended until August (some reports say that it will be airing until October), viewers might get tired of watching the same faces all over again.

The key will be a great storyline and a new mix of characters that will sustain the program's interesting plot enough to get us all hooked again.

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Walang Hanggan Extended Until August!

Undoubtedly, ABS-CBN's Walang Hanggan is the most-watched teleserye on television today. Not only it claims leadership in Mega Manila, it also dominates nationwide TV ratings.

Since its airing January this year, Walang Hanggan is consistently on top of the ratings game. It is also one of those teleseryes which always makes trending topics on Twitter.

With a powerhouse cast, commendable plot and excellent role portrayals that even a small role is a talk-of-the-town (e.g. James Ocampo), Walang Hanggan's magic continues to excite viewers all over the world.

There is no question that ABS-CBN will be extending this series. In fact, some good news welcome the whole Walang Hanggan cast this Easter as the producers are thinking of an extension for the top-rating show. With its glorious performance, Walang Hanggan might be extended until August this year.

What can you say about Walang Hanggan's extension?

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'Walang Hanggan' Characters' Profile

The highly-anticipated drama on Philippine television, Walang Hanggan will premiere on Monday, January 16. This ABS-CBN production boasted a stellar cast from Ms. Susan Roces and Ms. Helen Gamboa, Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, Rita Avial, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon, Paulo Avelino and the first team up of Coco Martin and Julia Montes.