ABS-CBN Master Teleserye 'Ikaw Lamang' Lauded by Viewers, Netizens

ABS-CBN’s master teleserye “Ikaw Lamang” quickly captured the hearts of TV viewers as the premiere of the series starring Teleserye King Coco Martin and Teleserye Princess Kim Chiu won the national TV ratings and became a hot topic on social media.

According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (March 10), “Ikaw Lamang’s” pilot episode scored a national TV rating of 27.4%, or almost 12 points higher than its rival program on GMA, “Carmela” (16.1%). The show also conquered social networking sites such as Twitter, where the hashtag #IkawLamangGrandPilot became the number one worldwide trending topic.

TV viewers and netizens alike praised the story, casting, cinematography, musical scoring, and production design of ABS-CBN’s master teleserye.

For award-winning director Jerome Pobocan, “Ikaw Lamang” is the must-watch teleserye of the season.

“The scenes are beautifully photographed and sensitively directed. It is a magnificent display of thespian craft by both its young and adult stellar cast,” said Direk Jerome.

Entertainment editor Dindo Balares, on the other hand, shared that what he loved the most about the series is its main theme. “The story is epic. It mirrors the huge difference between the lives of Filipinos who are extremely wealthy and extremely poor.”

Meanwhile, TV viewers will surely be more hooked on the thickening plot of “Ikaw Lamang” now that Coco, Kim, Jake Cuenca, and Julia Montes will soon appear in the series as the friends Samuel, Isabelle, Franco, and Mona.

How will time change the good relationship of the four kids? Will their bond become stronger over time, or will it be broken because of their families’ differences?

Don’t miss the the timeless master teleserye, “Ikaw Lamang” weeknights after “Honesto” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. 

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Pokwang Topbills Wansapanataym Christmas Special (November 30)

Comedienne Pokwang will teach the whole family the value of giving this Saturday (November 30) in “Wansapanataym Christmas Special.” Pokwang will portray the role of a greedy toy store owner Queenie in the episode titled ‘Give Glove on Christmas Day.’

When Quennie decided to adopt three kids for the kid-friendly image of her business, a pair of magical gloves becomes attached to Queenie’s hands and forces her to give away everything she has.

Will Queenie finally learn that there are far more important things than money when she loses everything she owns? 

Together with Pokwang in the ‘Give Glove on Christmas Day’ episode are Gina Pareño, Louise Abuel, Belle Mariano, Brenna Garcia, Nina Dolino, and Lloyd Zaragoza. It is written by Joel Mercado and directed by Erick Salud. 

Don’t miss the Christmas special of 2013 PMPC Best Fantasy Show “Wansapanataym” this Saturday after “Bet On Your Baby” on ABS-CBN.

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Juan Dela Cruz starring Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales Premieres February 4

One of ABS-CBN's biggest projects this year, “Juan dela Cruz”  starring Prince of Teleseryes Coco Martin is set to take TV viewers on a thrilling ride every night starting February 4 (Watch the full trailer here).

“Juan dela Cruz”  is Coco Martin's first take in an action drama-series which is one of the most anticipated teleseryes this year. The said teleserye features the tale about family, friendship, love, faith, and courage that will revolve around the life of a fun-loving young man named Juan (Coco) and his exciting adventures in search for his past and real identity. 

Music Video: “Juan dela Cruz” Theme Song (Maging Sino Ka Man by Martin Nievera)

Erich Gonzales will be playing Rosario, an aswang hunter who will be smitten by Juan's appeal. However, a dark secret will challenge the love emerging between the two.

Completing the powerhouse cast of “Juan dela Cruz” are Albert Martinez, ZsaZsa Padilla, Joel Torre, Gina Pareño, Erich Gonzales, Lotlot de Leon, William Lorenzo, Lilia Cuntapay, Neil Coleta, Arron Villaflor, John Medina, Louise Abuel, MC, at Eddie Garcia; with the special participation of Jaime Fabregas and Mylene Dizon; and child wonders Izzy Canillo and Alyanna Angeles. It is under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco. 

Don’t miss the beginning of the exciting adventures of Philippine television’s newest super hero “Juan dela Cruz” this Monday 7:30 pm, after “TV Patrol”on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. 

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Juan Dela Cruz – Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales Teleserye – Full Trailer Unveiled!

ABS-CBN has unveiled the full trailer of Juan Dela Cruz, an action/fantasy series topbilled by Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales soon to be conquering Primetime Bida.

In the said teleserye, Coco will portray the title role, a Pinoy superhero bearing a holy cross that can shift into different weapons—a whip, a staff, an arrow, and a sword—who will battle the forces of evil. Erich Gonzales, meanwhile, will play Juan's love interest, Rosario.

Set for a release in the first quarter of 2013, Juan Dela Cruz also stars Albert Martinez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Joel Torre, Gina Pareño, Louise Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Neil Coleta, Arron Villaflor, Jaime Fabregas and Izzy Canillo.

Watch the full trailer of Juan Dela Cruz below:

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Coco Martin is Pinoy Superhero Juan Dela Cruz (Teaser)

Coco Martin will portray the title role of a Pinoy superhero in the upcoming ABS-CBN action/fantasy series Juan Dela Cruz (John of the Cross).

In the said teleserye, Coco will portray the latest in the lineage of the "Tagapagbantay." Bearing a holy cross that can shift into different weapons—a whip, a staff, an arrow, and a sword—the 31-year-old actor's character will battle the forces of evil but will 

Juan, however has the aswang blood and he will mistakenly fall in love with Rosario, an aswang hunter played by Erich Gonzales. Mylene Dizon's character, Amelia, lays out the means to combat the aswang blood of Juan.

From the makers of the top-rating series Walang Hanggan and May Bukas Pa, the series also aims to impart values anchored on faith in God. Set for a release in the first quarter of 2013, Juan dela Cruz also stars Albert Martinez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Joel Torre, Gina Pareño, Louise Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Neil Coleta, Arron Villaflor, Jaime Fabregas and Izzy Canillo.

Watch the teaser of Juan Dela Cruz below:

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The Making of 'Born to Love You' Starring Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto

Star Cinema and CineMedia has just released the reel deal behind Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto's movie, Born To Love You.

Born To Love You is the very first big screen team up of Coco and Angeline and the first movie of the latter.  In this movie, Angeline plays a tour guide for Koreans who like to join amateur singing contests with her siblings while Coco will be playing a photographer. 

The movie also stars Albert Martinez, Jojit Lorenzo, Mickey Ferriols, Eda Nolan, Amy Nobleza, Louise Abuel, Ryan Bang and Ms. Eula Valdes, introducing Ku Aquino, David Chua, Aloy Noranda, Cris Pasturan and Jenny Kim. Born To Love You which is directed by Jerome Pobocan, is showing in cinemas May 30, 2012.

Watch Born To Love You "The Making" below:

RELATED LINKS:

• Born To Love You official poster and promotional photos
• Born To Love You official full trailer
• Born To Love You teasers
• Born to Love You theme song music video

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Born To Love You Starring Coco and Angeline Full Trailer

The full trailer for the upcoming Star Cinema movie, Born To Love You starring Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto has been released!

Born To Love You is the very first big screen team up of Coco and Angeline and the first movie of the latter.  In this movie, Angeline plays a tour guide for Koreans while Coco will be playing a photographer. The movie also stars Albert Martinez, Jojit Lorenzo, Mickey Ferriols, Eda Nolan, Amy Nobleza, Louise Abuel, Ryan Bang and Ms. Eula Valdes, introducing Ku Aquino, David Chua, Aloy Noranda, Cris Pasturan and Jenny Kim. Born To Love You is directed by Jerome Pobocan.

Check out Born To Love You official movie poster and promotional photos here.

Watch the full trailer of Born To Love You below:

Angeline Quinto and Coco Martin's movie,  Born To Love You will hit theaters on May 30.

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Aryana Pilot Episode Soars High in TV Ratings!

Primetime TV’s first-ever tween mermaid truly made a big splash in its pilot episode as Aryana soared high in national TV ratings.

According to the latest data from Kantar Media, the newest fantasy drama of ABS-CBN ruled its timeslot with a 15.6% national TV ratings, compared to the 11.7% national TV ratings of its rival program Alice Bungisngis of GMA.

Aryana lead star Ella Cruz expressed delight over her fantaserye’s recent success. “Thank you to all the TV viewers who supported us. There are much more must-see episodes in the weeks to come,” she said. “Watch out for the transformation of Aryana and how she will become a teen mermaid.”

Meanwhile, now that Neptuna (Desiree del Valle) kidnapped baby Aryana from Ofelia (Pokwang), what will her next steps be to seek revenge from Victor (Tonton Gutierrez) who accidentally killed her daughter. What life-changing curse will happen on Aryana’s 14th birthday?

Together with Ella, Pokwang, Tonton, and Desiree in Aryana is its powerhouse cast composed of Laurice Guillen, Tetchie Agbayani, Giselle Toengi, Rustica Carpio, Lotlot de Leon, Bianca Manalo, Chokoleit, Michelle Vito, David Chua, Boom Labrusca, Marvin Yap, Louise Abuel, and Paul Salas. It is under the direction of Erick Salud and Lino Cayetano.

Don’t miss the magical ‘tail’ of Aryana, weeknights, before TV Patrol in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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