Ella Cruz, Francis Magundayao, Khalil Ramos, Jane Oineza, Liza Soberano on 'Singing Bee' this Week

Filipinos definitely want their daily dose of ‘vitamin bee’ brought to them by “The Singing Bee,” as the hit musical game show has consistently ruled its timeslot and beat its rival program in the ratings game since it started airing on weekday mornings.

Viewers nationwide warmly welcomed “The Singing Bee” as the show hit an average national TV rating  of 14.8% in its pilot week (Feb 24 to 28), or nine points higher than GMA’s “Tunay Na Buhay” with only 5.6%, based on data from Kantar Media. It also debuted strongly last February 24, recording a national TV rating of 15.8%, or almost triple that of “Tunay Na Buhay’s” 5.7%.

The country’s new morning habit continues this week with Kapamilya stars Jason Abalos, Ejay Falcon, Empress Schuck, and Liza Soberano trying out their luck on the show this Monday (Mar 10).

News personalities Anthony Taberna, Doris Bigornia, Winnie Cordero, and Bernadette Sembrano will take a break from reporting hard news and will set off the fun on Tuesday (Mar 11).

They will be followed by favorite teen stars Jane Oineza, Khalil Ramos, Francis Magundayao, and Ella Cruz on Wednesday (Mar 12), while Beauty Gonzales, Cai Cortez, Joross Gamboa, and Edgar Allan Guzman join the fun on Thursday (Mar 13).

Who among the four groups will emerge as daily winners and return on Friday (Mar 14) for a chance to win the coveted P1 million jackpot prize?

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez, from Mondays to Fridays, 11AM on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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John Lloyd Cruz Leaves Home Sweetie Home

Because of work, hit sitcom star John Lloyd Cruz has to make an exit as his character Romeo on this week’s episode of “Home Sweetie Home”.

This Sunday (March 2), Romeo leaves his wife Julie (Toni Gonzaga) behind to spend one day and one night out of town for a company presentation. Without him around, Julie finds herself constantly missing her husband. She ends up deciding that she needs to find ways to keep her mind off what could be happening to Romeo.

Romeo, on the other hand, starts to miss Julie—but will he be able to do the right thing if his friends and officemates Chris (Joross Gamboa) and Glenn (Ketchup Eusebio) drag him to pleasurable temptations?

Don’t miss out on “Home Sweetie Home” and the Kapamilya comedy shows, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” airs on Saturdays after “Maalaala Mo Kaya”, “Banana Nite” airs weekdays after “Bandila”, “LUV U” airs Sundays after “ASAP 19”, “Goin’ Bulilit” airs Sundays after “TV Patrol Weekend”, and “Home Sweetie Home” airs Sundays after “Goin’ Bulilit”.

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Watch: The Making of Starting Over Again | Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga Movie

Check out the making of Star Cinema's upcoming Valentine movie Starting Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga. The movie is directed by no less than the Olivia Lamasan in celebration of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary.

In Starting Over Again, Piolo will portray Marco, a college professor-turned-chef who fell in love with his student Ginny, played by Toni. When Ginny left, Marco found a new love in Patty, played by Iza Calzado. 

Quick Links: Starting Over Again Full Trailer—Theme Song Music Video and Lyrics

Also starring Joross Gamboa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Cai Cortez, Beauty Gonzales, Bryan Santos and Ryan Yllana, Starting Over Again opens in theaters this February 12. Watch the making of the movie below.

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Empress Portrays Iza Calzado in MMK (February 1)

ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will share this Saturday (February 1) the inspiring journey of award-winning actress Iza Calzado towards a ‘lighter’ life. Featuring Empress and child star Belle Mariano as Iza, witness how an insecure girl bravely faced her problems and resolved her obesity issues.

Living in a broken family, how did Iza empower herself to win her personal battle with her weight? How did her seemingly simple weight problem became a crucial turning point in her life? 

Also part of the “MMK” are Dimples Romana, Christian Vasquez, Ina Feleo and Joross Gamboa. The Raz de la Torre-directed episode is written by Cyrus Dan L. Cañares 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. 

Discover Iza’s triumph over life battles in “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 Making of John Lloyd and Toni's Home Sweetie Home: Meet the Characters

Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home is set to make waves this new year with the first ever television team up of John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. The two will be playing a married couple living with their extended family.

John Lloyd and Toni will be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico J Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Home Sweetie Home (click here to watch the full trailer) premieres January 5 (Sunday) after Goin’ Bulilit. Meet the characters of ABS-CBN's newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home in the video below:

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Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz's Home Sweetie Home Premieres January 5

In the Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom that’s set to make waves as the new year kicks off, blockbuster star John Lloyd Cruz and favorite multimedia sweetheart Toni Gonzaga will be starring in a their comeback as a duo with the launch of the all-new “Home Sweetie Home”.

The two stars have long been expressing their excitement for the project’s kick-off, which has been much anticipated over the past months as John Lloyd and Toni will finally be breaking even more barriers venturing into “Home Sweetie Home”.

Watch: Home Sweetie Home Full Trailer

Toni was especially surprised to hear the news that she was to be cast in this new hilarious sitcom, excited that her and John Lloyd will be taking on television together for the first time.

“This will be our first time together on TV, so I hope everyone will get to be a part of it. I hope they enjoy,” Toni said in a report with ABS-CBN News. The last time the two shared the screen was in their side-by-side stint in the movie “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010.

Four years after, in “Home Sweetie Home,” the two will be playing the a married couple and their extended family, leading to the silly things that could happen in that situation.

John Lloyd and Toni will also be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Don’t miss out on the pilot episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing on Sundays starting January 5 after “Goin’ Bulilit”.

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Home Sweetie Home Full Trailer - John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer of newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. The show is the second team up of JLC and Toni after My Amnesia Girl and their first on TV.

Also starring Sandy Andolong, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado and Rico J. Puno with Jason Gainza, Mitoy Yonting, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio and Eda Nolan, Home Sweetie Home will premiere January 5, 2014 after Goin' Bulilit.

Watch the full trailer of Home Sweetie Home below:

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It Takes A Man and A Woman Official Movie Poster Unveiled

Star Cinema has released the official movie poster of It Takes A Man and A Woman starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo. The movie is the third installment of the Miggy-Laida trilogy which started with A Very Special Love followed by You Changed My Life.

Isabelle Daza is joining the cast as the third wheel in the Sarah-John Lloyd tandem.

It Takes A Man and A Woman also stars returning cast Rowell Santiago, Irma Adlawan, Al Tantay, Joross Gamboa, Gio Alvarez, Matet de Leon, Miles Ocampo, Andre Garcia, Johnny Revilla, Bing Pimentel and Dante Rivero with the addition of Alchris Galura, Guji Lorenzana and Gee-Ann Abraham.

Directed by box office director Cathy Garcia-Molina, It Takes A Man and A Woman opens in theaters nationwide this Black Saturday (March 30).

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Every Breath You Take New Poster and Promotional Photos Released!

Every Breath You Take, Star Cinema's 19th anniversary opening salvo offers a new genre of a feel-good movie - funny, romantic and sexy.  Starring Angelica Panganiban and Piolo Pascual, Every Breath You Take is tagged as the hottest and yummiest summer movie of the year.

Every Breath You Take is not a romantic-comedy but a comedy-romance and a delightful summer movie that will simply take our breaths away. 

With two of the hottest and most versatile actors in the country, this movie will surely fire you up. Angelica makes comedy sexy, Piolo has the face and the body of a Greek god! Together,  Every Breath You Take will make our summer deliciously sizzling!

Check out Every Breath You Take promotional photos of Angelica and Piolo below:

Directed by Mae Cruz, the movie also stars Carlos Agassi, Frenchie Dy, Janus del Prado, Ketchup Eusebio, Smokey Manaloto, Joross Gamboa, Ryan Bang, Wendy Valdez, Ryan Eigenmann, Cacai Bautista, Regine Angeles and Nova Villa. The movie will also hold its grand red carpet premiere on May 15, Tuesday, 6 PM at the SM Megamall Cinema 9.

Watch the official full trailer of Every Breath You Take below:

You may also visit www.StarCinema.com.ph or Facebook.com/StarCinema or Twitter.com/StarCinema for more of Every Breath You Take.

If you want a delectably funny and romantic summer movie, Every Breath You Take is the one and the only movie you should see this season! Don’t miss it as it opens nationwide in over 100 theaters on May 16!

Photos courtesy of Star Cinema

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JM de Guzman's "Intoy Syokoy" Goes to Cinemalaya 2012!

Angelito: Batang Ama lead star JM de Guzman topbills indie film Intoy Syokoy which eventually became a finalist in the New Breed Category of the 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. The movie, which is written by Jerry Gracio is based on  Eros Atalia’s Palanca award-winning novel Si Intoy Syokoy Ng Kalye Marino.

JM de Guzman and LJ Reyes in Lem Lorca's Intoy Syokoy

Intoy Syokoy will showcase a love story set at the famed Kalye Marino in Sangley Point, Cavite, as well as the rich history of the place from the time of American occupation up to the present.

In the movie, JM plays Intoy, a tahong diver that fell in love with a prostitute, played by LJ Reyes. LJ and JM are expected to go daring in this movie not just with their love scene but also with the given shooting of scenes deep  in the water which is required of JM's tahong diver character. LJ, as a prostitute will also need to shoot love scenes with several customers.

Produced by Boy Abunda and Boy So, Intoy Syokoy will be under the direction of Lem Lorca. The film will also star Joross Gamboa, Arnold Reyes, Roy Alvarez, Kristoffer King, Richard Quan, Angela Ruiz, Jacob Miller, Ricky Pascua, Redgie Jimenez, Justin de Leon, Nanding Josef and Kenneth Salva.

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