Willie Revillame Banned on ABS-CBN

Is Wowowillie host Willie Revillame banned on ABS-CBN?

After TV host Willie Revillame decided not to renew his contract with TV-5 (read story here), there are reports that he will be back to ABS-CBN where he used to host the noontime show Wowowee. After the much needed showbiz break, Willie hinted of possible appearance in future shows.

The news of Willie's Kapamilya return was even intensified by his recent sighting with Gina Lopez, head of ABS-CBN Foundation and sister of Chairman Gabby Lopez. However, in a recent press conference, ABS-CBN executive Linggit Tan revealed that Willie cannot return on ABS-CBN anytime soon.

"Hindi puwede for the moment. Nagsalita na sina Ma’am Charo [Santos-Concio], CVV [Cory V. Vidanes] at si Gabby [Lopez] na hindi, kaya iyon ang sagot ko," said Linggit Tan when asked if Willie will be back on ABS-CBN.

"At saka, mababa ang ratings niya, ’di ba, three percent?" added Miss LT.

Is ABS-CBN trying to teach Willie a lesson after he left the network who gave him a second or even a third chance? 

Willie's show on TV-5 Wowowillie will run until October and after that, the host said that he will focus on his businesses. Nevertheless, Willie will return as he hinted. If not on ABS-CBN, and probably not on TV-5, will GMA-7 be keen on accepting Willie Revillame?

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Willie Revillame Not Renewing Contract with TV-5; 'Wowowillie' Ends October

Television host Willie Revillame decided not to renew his contract with TV-5 when it expires on October 15.   Willie announced his retirement on his show Wowowillie on Tuesday, May 22.

"Alam ninyo, may mga personal na rason na hindi ko na sasabihin sa inyo. Ako muna’y magpapahinga ng ilang buwan, ng isang taon o anuman, e, malalaman ninyo. Tatapusin ko na lang po ang kontrata ko sa TV5. Ang last day of my contract ay October 15. Maybe October 12 will be the last show ng Wowowillie," announced Willie.

"Ako ay sumulat na sa pamunuan ng TV5, ako po ay nagpaalam na - May 17. Actually po, sinagot na nila ako na I think tinatanggap nila yung aking pagpapaalam sa TV5," he added.

In the said letter, dated May 17, 2013 addressed to TV5 chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and president and chief executive Atty. Ray V. Espinosa, which was published by The Philippine Star on May 22, Willie cited exhaustion for his decision to take a much-needed break from show business at the end of his contract.

Willie, in his letter said that the break will allow him to ponder whether to continue showbiz or just focus on his businesses, like the construction of a new hotel in Tagaytay and the soon-to-be-opening Wil Tower in Quezon City.

Meanwhile, TV-5 said they respect Willie’s decision in an official statement. "We respect the decision of Mr. Willie Revillame to retire upon the expiry of his contract with TV5. We wish him well in his new pursuits."

Willie, however, hinted that he will possibly appear in future shows after his break from showbiz.

"I Wil return," Willie told Ricky Lo when asked about his plans fro next year. He also said on-air "Kapag may nagsara na bintana, may magbubukas na pintuan. Basta mag-e-enjoy pa rin tayo."

Before Willie's announcement, a report published in popular blogsite said that TV-5 will not renew Willie's contract because the host was demanding for a Php 90 million talent fee per month. The report further added that upon learning that the network is not anymore renewing Willie's contract, the host immediately sent a resignation letter to make it appear that it was he who resigned way ahead.

Willie's camp, however, denied the report.

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Video: Wowowillie Surprise Blackouts on Show's Premiere

TV-5's Wowowillie was welcomed by a series of surprise blackouts during its noontime debut. The Willie Revillame show premiered Saturday, January 26 competing with longest running Eat Bulaga! and ABS-CBN's It's Showtime.

Wowowillie is the Kapatid Network's first ever daily noontime variety show and it kicked off as grand as it can be—star-studded with well-prepared opening number. The show catered more studio audience as it aired in its new home, the Wowowillie Studio, formerly Delta Theater, that houses the most advanced equipment for live shows.

However, the show was welcomed by a series of blackouts while airing live. Willie, who is celebrating his 52nd birthday on the show can't help but joke around about the blackout as a "very good" birthday gift, wishing that it will not happen again.

Watch the video of the Wowowillie surprise blackouts below:

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Kanta Pilipinas Top 24 Contestants Revealed!

TV-5 has released the first out of as series of music videos that features the Top 24 contestants of Kanta Pilipinas, the network's biggest musical reality search which will premiere this 2013. The Top 24 contestants of Kanta Pilipinas were selected from on-ground auditions in key cities nationwide.

Some of the Top 24 contestants are already familiar faces like Chadleen Lacdo-o of Operation Smile, Isaiah Antonio who recently guested in GGV with brother Andrai performing their Amalayer song parody, AJ Tabaldo, a former American Idol contestant, Billy Crawford look-alike PGT contestant Gregory Llamosco, Thara Jordana, who used to be a Star Magic talent and Jennifer Maravilla of the then New Born Divas trio (Alyssa Quijano and Katrina Velarde were now part of The X Factor Philippines' A.K.A JAM).

Here are the Top 24 contestants of Kanta Pilipinas:

·         Esther Martinez ·         Haizel Fernando ·         Giancarlo Baldonido ·         Roshelle Soledad ·         AJ Tabaldo ·         Jennifer Maravilla ·         Dea Jizelle Formilleza ·         Carlo & Nicole

·         Allan Gonzales ·         Janeth Gomez ·         Jacob Gayanelo ·         Allison Gonzales ·         Gregory Llamosco ·         Zari Bilon ·         Raz Mendoza ·         JB and Daniel

·         Pia Diamante ·         Timmy Pavino ·         Thara Therese Jordana ·         Isaiah Antonio ·         Ferns Tosco ·         5as1 ·         Ricky Deloviar ·         Chadleen Lacdo-o

Watch the video of the Top 24 contestants of Kanta Pilipinas below singing the show's theme song (originally by Lea Salonga).

In Kanta Pilipinas, the contestants will be given a unique opportunity to work with the country’s top music producers to hone their talent, collaborate, produce original compositions and develop their skills and personality – to make the nation sing!

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Claudine Barretto to Transfer to TV-5? Set for a Kapatid TV Comeback

Claudine Barretto is said to be transferring to the Kapatid network. The controversial actress will be back to work after the NAIA brawl not in GMA-7 but in TV-5.

In an article published August 12 in Pilipino Star Ngayon, Claudine Barretto is said to has started shooting for TV-5's  Untold Stories together with Jay Manalo. According to the article, Claudine's contract with the Kapuso network has expired and there's no conflict with her appearance in the Kapatid network or whether she will jump ship to TV-5 soon.

There are rumors that Claudine Barretto might be transferring to TV-5 after reports claiming that she was not happy anymore with the Kapuso network surfaced. Claudine also expressed interest to return to ABS-CBN where she became a big star but rumor has it that the Kapamilya network is not anymore interested with the former Star Magic queen (read story here).

With that, Claudine Barretto's camp might be thinking of a new chance in the country's third largest TV network, TV-5. There are speculations that a Claudine and Diamond Star Maricel Soriano project will push through if she decided to ink a deal with TV-5 and become a Kapatid. 

The thing now is will Claudine be interested to join the same network as the Tulfo Brothers who they have a rift with? What do you think?

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Artista Academy Top 16 Hopefuls Named

Artista Academy has revealed the list of the Top 16 scholars who will undergo a rigorous training at the Asian Academy of Television Arts (AATA) to be the country's biggest stars.

The Top 16 scholars, consisting of eight male and eight female aspirants between the ages of 16 and 21 get a full scholarship at the said academy of television arts and will train under the industry's highly-regarded professionals in their respective fields including multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan, music master Louie Ocampo and dance guru Georcelle Dapat-Sy of G Force.

Artista Academy, dubbed as the country’s biggest and most inventive talent search will give away a P20 million worth of total prizes, the biggest amount ever given by any talent search. Two winners will walk away with the coveted Best Actor and Best Actress awards and the promise of fame, fortune and stardom.

Here are the Top 16 scholars of TV-5's Artista Academy:

Boys	Girls
Akihiro Blanco (Pasig) Alberto Bruno (Marikina) Benjo Leoncio (Cebu) Brent Manzano (Quezon City) Chris Leonardo (Laguna) Jon Orlando (Quezon City) Vin Abrenica (Pampanga) Mark Neumann (Quezon City)	Chanel Morales (Bacolod) Julia Quisumbing (Makati) Malak So Shdifat (Manila) Marvelous Alejo (Valenzuela) Nicole Estrada (Pasig) Shaira Mae (Las Piñas City) Sophie Albert (Mandaluyong) Stephanie Rowe (Pampanga)

Artista Academy employs Cesar Montano and Marvin Agustin as hosts while Lorna Tolentino, Gelli De Belen and TV-5 Talent Center head and director Mac Alejandre will be the Live Exam critics. In this curriculum-based training, scholars will be up for lessons in acting, singing, dancing, personality development, image-building and English proficiency.

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Cesar Montano Transfers to TV5, to Host Artista Academy

Actor Cesar Montano had already transferred to TV5. Cesar decided to jump ship to the Kapatid Network after his one-year contract with GMA7 expired.

Cesar Montano's last project with GMA7 was the sitcom Andres de Saya where he starred opposite now Kapamilya Iza Calzado. The show ended last August 2011. Prior to that, he did the telefantasya Ilumina.

Before deciding to transfer to TV5, Cesar admitted that his camp has been negotiating with ABS-CBN. Last February, Cesar was actively seen in the Kapamilya network where he did several guesting including being a 'Hurado' in It's Showtime, a live interview in Ikaw Na! segment of late night newscast Bandila and an appearance on GGV season 2 first episode.

Cesar Montano said that his contract with TV5 will be per project as of now. As his first project with the Kapatid network, Cesar will be the main host of TV5's newest artista search, Artista Academy which promises P10 million, fame and stardom for winners.

Cesar Montano is set to play Andres Bonifacio in the historical action film, El Presidente, one of the eight official entries to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. He will be joined by Gov. ER Ejercito, Cristine Reyes and Nora Aunor.

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TV5's Artista Academy Audition Schedule

Perhaps with the largest prize to be given away in a Philippine TV talent search, TV5's Artista Academy is set to be the largest artista search to date.

If you have what it takes to be the next big star, join TV5's Artista Academy and enjoy the prize of stardom! P10 million and the glamorous life of an artista can be yours.

If you are 16-21 years old, come to the Artista Academy  grand adition this June 19 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Just bring your birth certificate, valid ID and your best glam picture.

Discover fame, fortune and stardom in Artista Academy, opening soon in TV5. For more information, watch the video below:

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Astroboy Wins Talentadong Pinoy 2012 Grand Finals

Hula hoop master Astroboy (real name: Daniel Darwin) from Quezon City was hailed as Talentandong Pinoy 2012 Grand Champion during the talent show's grand finals (Battle of the Champions) held on May 5 and 6 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

ASTROBOY, Talentadong Pinoy 2012 Grand Finals winner and the 3rd Ultimate Talentado

Eight Hall of Famers battled it out to be this year's ultimate talentado. They were Ayegee (singer) of Marikina City, Melbelline (Kundiman singer) of Guiguinto, Bulacan, Dancing is Fun (ballroom dancing team) of Catarman, Northern Samar, Craig and Samantha (dancing duo) of New Jersey, USA, Astroboy (hula hoop master) of Fairview, Quezon City, Sustantivo (pole dancer) of Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Monica (sand artist) of Hagonoy , Bulacan and the wildcard Rhyzza (soul singer) of San Mateo, Rizal.

Astroboy wowed the viewers with his breath-taking stunts using the fiery hula hoop. He was the 3rd Ultimate Talentadong Pinoy Grand Champion after Joshua, the Yoyo Tricker and Joseph, The Sand Artist.

Watch Astroboy's performance during the Talentadong Pinoy Grand Finals on May 5.

The Ultimate Talentado for 2012 grand winner, Astroboy  will bring home a grand prize package of P1 M cash (tax free), a 4-year college scholarship and a brand new Chevrolet Cruze. He will also have the chance to compete and represent the Philippines in the World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood.

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