Monica Deals with Husband's Infidelity in 'The Legal Wife'

Angel Locsin’s and Jericho Rosales’ characters in ABS-CBN’s top-rating and ‘hottest teleserye’ “The Legal Wife” are starting to face challenges in their marriage as Maja Salvador’s role enters the picture.

According to Angel, who plays Monica in the series, the program’s team is thankful for the strong support of the TV viewers despite “The Legal Wife’s” late night timeslot. She assured that the story and scenes will get even more compelling, especially now that Nicole (Maja) is getting closer to Adrian (Jericho).

“We are here to give viewers a beautiful story that is relatable, because all of us have loved and have been hurt. We’ll just share true-to-life situation,s and it’s up to the viewers to discern which is right or wrong,” said Angel.

How will Monica deal with the infidelity of the only man she loves? What will make Adrian enter into a special friendship with his wife’s friend Nicole?

Also part of “The Legal Wife” cast are some of the country’s best drama actors including JC de Vera, Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, Maria Isabel Lopez, Bernard Palanca, and Christopher de Leon.

Don’t miss the country’s hottest teleserye, “The Legal Wife,” weeknights after “Got To Believe on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Jericho Rosales, JC de Vera React on Buzz Created by Angel and Maja Slapping Scene in The Legal Wife

Internationally-acclaimed actor Jericho Rosales and new Kapamilya leading man JC de Vera cannot wait until January 27 when primetime TV viewers will finally discover the ‘real beauty’ of their upcoming drama series in ABS-CBN, “The Legal Wife.”

“I’m really amazed with how emotionally attached viewers are with the show, just by seeing our trailers. But our story is more than what the title implies. It’s not just about exposing infidelity,” said Jericho about the big buzz created by the slapping scene of their show’s lead actresses Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador.

“We want viewers to understand the real problems faced by married men, their wives, their families, and their relationships with others,” Jericho explained.

Watch: “The Legal Wife” Full Trailer

Like Jericho, JC takes pride in his first-ever Kapamilya teleserye and believes that the respective life battles of Monica (Angel), Nicole (Maja), Max (JC), and Adrian (Jericho) will keep viewers engaged with the show.

“The Legal Wife’ will let viewers see life from various angles. And since it tackles true-to-life situations, every viewer can connect with the characters and their families. Their lines are so real that once you hear it, it will make you think when was the last time you said it,” shared JC.

The Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao-directed TV masterpiece also features some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, and Christopher de Leon.

Don’t miss the pilot episode of “The Legal Wife” on January 27 (Monday) in ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Angel Locsin on Slapping Maja Salvador: "It's not easy."

Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador are both thrilled with how their slapping scene in “The Legal Wife” trailer became a hot topic among TV viewers and netizens. However, Angel confessed that it was difficult for her to do it.

“Slapping Maja, whom I consider like my little sister, was not as easy as it looked like on screen. Actually, I really avoid having scenes like that because I don’t want to hurt my co-actors,” said Angel, who will play the role of Monica in the story, the wife of Adrian (to be played by Jericho Rosales).

Just like the viewers who felt the ‘power slap’ of Angel, Maja strongly feels that the brave, real-life plot of “The Legal Wife” will get primetime viewers hooked every night.

“My character and Angel, Jericho, JC’s (de Vera) all have their life battles. And I think every viewer can connect to any of them. Because in real-life, we all experience love, pain and fighting back,” said Maja, who will give life to the character of Nicole.

“The Legal Wife” gathers some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, and Christopher de Leon. It is under the direction of Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao.

Don’t miss the beginning of “The Legal Wife” this January on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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The Legal Wife Full Trailer | Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera

The full trailer for ABS-CBN's newest primetime teleserye The Legal Wife was launched January 1 after Honesto. Starring Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera and Angel Locsin, the TV series is set to tackle all the real-life drama that happen in a Filipino family.

In the story, the relationships of Jericho, Maja, JC and Angel’s characters will be put to test by challenges that push them to sacrifice their personal happiness for the sake of their families. 

The Legal Wife gathers some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Christopher de Leon, Rio Locsin, and Mark Gil. Watch the full trailer below.

The Legal Wife is under the direction of Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao. It will premiere January 2014 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Angel Locsin and Paulo Avelino Team Up for MMK (October 12)

In the continuing celebration of 60 years of ABS-CBN, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” will feature the first TV team-up of Angel Locsin and Paulo Avelino in its upcoming heavy drama love story this Saturday (October 12).

Angel will play the role of Mildred, a patient diagnosed with an extreme case of tuberculosis, while Paulo will give life to the character of a nurse named Stuart. How will Mildred and Stuart cure each other’s aching lives? Will love die when a beloved lets go and gives up on a relationship? 

Also featured in the “MMK” episode directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng are Mark Gil, Mads Nicolas, LJ Moreno, Kathleen Hermosa, Tanya Gomez, Johan Santos, Karen Dematera, Zeppi Borromeo, Mel Kemura, Maggie dela Riva and Agatha Tapan. The story was researched by Mae Rose Balanay and written by Benjamin Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos. 

Don’t miss the first TV project of Angel and Paulo in Maalaala Mo Kaya” 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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Erich Gonzales Reunites with Richard Somes in Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi

After “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang”, Erich Gonzales stars in another dark and gritty film by acclaimed director Richard Somes, “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” that will be screened during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival.

Erich Gonzales in Dark Thriller "Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi"

Somes admitted that he loved Erich’s acting style, “I thought Erich really suited the lead character of Mariposa and I have already written the script to really suit her personality. The problem was, she became super busy because of her other commitments,” he said.

The director who has worked with Erich thrice was surprised when the seasoned actress informed him that she has received the script and felt ecstatic to do the film. “We talked and she agreed to adjust her schedule to make room for Mariposa,” Somes said.

In Mariposa, Erich will portray a ‘probinsiyana’ who ventures into the city to find her long lost sister. Somes said that this reunion would be fun and easy for both of them since he already knew what Erich is capable of. “Erich will portray a very challenging role here and very different from the ones she has done so far,” he said.

The director mentioned that in the film, Erich skinned a monitor lizard without any hint of fear and that she has some really amazing fight scenes without the help of a double. “You will really see a ‘kickass’ Erich in this film,” he said.

Likewise for Alfred Vargas who also stars in Mariposa. Somes said that Vargas prepared physically and mentally for this project, “Alfred has always been pictured as a kind and handsome corporate guy; very clean and gentlemanly. But here in Mariposa, he’ll portray a very different role; the characters here are dark, grim and gritty,” he said.

The film was set in 1994 in the gloomy side of Metro Manila. “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” also stars Joel Torre, Mark Gil, Rez Cortes, Maria Isabel Lopez, Dennis Padilla and John Lapus who will also portray a shocking role.

“There are a lot of compelling scenes in Mariposa. Erich was very fantastic in portraying a really strong woman,” said Somes.

Watch “Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi” on December 1 at 5:00 p.m., December 5 at 9:15 p.m. and December 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Edsa Shang-ri La Cineplex during the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals festival will run from November 28 to December 9 at Robinson’s Galleria Movie World and from November 29 to December 4 at the Edsa Shangri-La Cineplex. The festival’s much awaited awards night will be held on December 3 at the Studio 1, ABS-CBN Main Building.

The 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival is an annual project of the Cinema One, the local movie channel on cable, owned and operated by Creative Programs, Inc (CPI).

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Erich Gonzales Topbills Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi

Still high from the success of her movie Suddenly It's Magic with Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer which premiered last October 31, Erich Gonzales will again topbill a new movie entitled Mariposa (Sa Hawla ng Gabi).

An indie film, Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi is one of the finalists at the 2012 Cinema One Originals digital film festival. Mariposa is a tale of an innocent woman who unravels horrible truths while in search of her long lost sister in the city.

Directed by Richard Somes (Corazon Ang Unang Aswang), Mariposa (Sa Hawla ng Gabi) also stars Alfred Vargas, Mark Gil, Joel Torre, Ma. Isabel Lopez, John "Sweet" Lapus, Dennis Padilla, Rez Cortez, Odette Khan, Vangie Labalan, Mon Confiado, Ermie Concepcion, Alex Vincent Medina and Levi Ignacio. It is under Cinema One Originals and Strawdogs Studio Production.

Watch the teaser trailer of Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi below:

Photos courtesy of Mariposa Sa Hawla ng Gabi Facebook

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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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Chito Roño Reunites with Vilma Santos in 'The Healing'

After a decade, highly acclaimed Filipino writer, film producer and award-winning master director Chito S. Roño teams up once again with Philippine Cinema’s Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos for Star Cinema’s newest suspense-horror offering titled, “The Healing,” that is set to hit theaters on July 25.

The power tandem of Direk Chito and Ate Vi is back on the silverscreen after ten years since they made the “Dekada 70” in 2002. They also teamed up in 1998 via another serious drama “Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?”

This year, the two movie stalwarts join forces once more to offer the moviegoers with another unforgettable masterpiece—Ate Vi’s first-ever horror movie–that is set to introduce a new brand of Pinoy horror in Philippine cinema through “The Healing,” which features a story about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments.

Direk Chito and Vilma’s reunion project makes the Star for All Season proud of another milestone happening in her golden anniversary in the entertainment industry. “I’ve been asking Chito for so long for something this and I’m so glad that it’s finally happening. With the undeniable top caliber of Star Cinema, Direk Chito, and our award-wining cast, how can I go wrong!” she remarked.

With Direk Chito at the helm, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast to star with Ate Vi, including Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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'The Healing' Official Movie Poster, Unveiled!

Star Cinema has released the official poster of the movie The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. 

The movie poster shows Kim Chiu being prayed over by a faith healer while Vilma Santos is looking earnestly at Kim. Other members of the cast were embedded in the white background in what looks like a window which suggests that they were not part of the living world.

Aside from Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu, The Healing also stars Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang. It is Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie.

Directed by Chito S. Roño, The Healing premieres this July 25 in theaters nationwide. Watch the uncut and exclusive web trailer of The Healing HERE.

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'The Healing' Uncut Exclusive Web Trailer Released!

Star Cinema released an uncut and exclusive web trailer of the upcoming suspense-horror movie The Healing which stars Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Kim Chiu.

The Healing is Gov. Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie and her first ever suspense-horror film. It will tackle Filipinos' tradition of resorting to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments with a horrifying twist.

Related: Kim Chiu Plays a Character with a Doppelgänger in The Healing

Also starring Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang and under the direction of Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2), The Healing is showing in theaters, July 25.

Watch The Healing uncut exclusive web trailer below:

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Anne curtis Starts Shooting Movie with Derek Ramsay and KC Concepcion

Anne Curtis has started shooting for her upcoming movie with Derek Ramsay and KC Concepcion titled Nothing Compares To You under Viva Films.

Anne said in an interview with ABS-CBN news that she prepared a lot for the film because she wanted to create a distinction between her character in this film and her blockbuster movie No Other Woman which also starred Derek.

Anne also revealed that Nothing Compares is a movie that a woman of her age can relate to unlike in No Other Woman which something a married woman can comprehend better.

"Parang frenemies ang concept, very very light and charming. Maganda 'yung storya kasi for me if No Other Woman was something married women can relate to, this is something women our age can relate to.”

Aside from Derek and KC. Anne Curtis will also be working with Jaclyn Jose, who will be playing Anne's mother in the movie. Jaclyn Jose had already worked with Anne in several projects like the series Dyosa.

Jaclyn Jose revealed a little about her upcoming role.

“Mommy ako ni Anne, para silang magkaibigan. Ang conflict sa akin, asawa ko si Mark Gil, mayroon siyang ibang pamilya. Hindi ko pa alam kung paano ie-execute pero simple lang iyon.”

Photo courtesy of everythinginbudget.blogspot.com
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'The Healing' Official Full Trailer Released!

Star Cinema has just released the official full trailer for the upcoming horror/suspense movie The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. The Healing full trailer premiered on television, July 1st on The Buzz.

The Healing is Gov. Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie and this is equally monumental as the Star For All Season's first ever suspense-horror film. It will tackle Filipinos' tradition of resorting to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments with a horrifying twist.

Related: Kim Chiu Plays a Character with a Doppelgänger in The Healing

Also starring Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang and under the direction of Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2), The Healing is showing in theaters, July 25.

Watch the official full trailer of Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu's The Healing:

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'The Healing' Starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu Showing this July 25

Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu star in the upcoming horror film The Healing under Star Cinema. The movie is the first time we will see Kim Chiu and Governor Vi together in the big screen.

The Healing, which is directed by no less than Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2) is set for a July 25 release.

In The Healing, Gov. Vilma Santos will be playing a stepmother role to Kim's character. Meanwhile, Kim's role is very challenging as her character has a doppelgänger. This term, which literally means "double walker" in German, refers to a ghostly double of a living person, typically representing evil or misfortune. 

In an interview, Kim said that she learned a lot working with Gov. Vi and Direk Chito. “It’s a wonderful experience. Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya as an actress and as a person, and kay direk Chito (Roño) rin, sobra akong nag-enjoy. Parang nag-grow ‘yung acting ko. Marami akong natutunan in terms of work sa set.”

Kim also shared an advice from the Star For All Seasons. “Sabi niya, gawin mo ang dapat mong gawin sa isang eksena, huwag mong sasayangin. Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na sayang ‘yung eksena.”

Aside from Kim and Gov. Vi, The Healing also stars Janice De Belen, Martin del Rosario, Mark Gil, Carmi Martin, Cris Villanueva, Ynez Veneracion and Pokwang.

Here are some of the photos from The Healing movie shoot:

Photos courtesy of MyChos.com and Martin del Rosario (via Twitter)

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Vina Morales Portrays A Nun in MMK This February 25

Singer-actress Vina Morales portrays the character of a nun in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (February 25).

She gives life to the role of Jane, a teacher who stood up to her faith and became a nun despite of her family’s disapproval. But Jane eventually left the convent to marry the man she unexpectedly fell in love with. 

Unfortunately, Jane’s faith will be tested with her husband’s infidelity.

Together with Vina in the “MMK” episode are Mark Gil, Gina Pareño, Boots Anson-Roa, Mikylla Ramirez, Sharlene San Pedro, Menggie Cobarubbias, Tess Antonio, Eda Nollan, Almira Muhlach, Khaycee Aboloc, Patrick Sugui, and Johan Santos.

Don’t miss another master piece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

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