Galema: Anak ni Zuma to Shock Viewers on March 28 Finale Episode

ABS-CBN’s top-rating afternoon drama series, “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” will give an action-packed and highly emotional finale that will make viewers love Galema (played by Andi Eigemann) even more.

Since it premiered on September 30, 2013, “Galema” has gotten TV viewers hooked on the charming tale of the good-hearted lass Galema, who was born with twin snakes attached to her neck.

Over the past six months, afternoon viewers joined Galema’s bitter-sweet journey–from her sheltered childhood to her battle with her beastly father Zuma (Derick Hubalde), her marriage with Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli), and up to now that her daughter Sophia is missing.

As the Wenn V. Deramas-directed series nears its end, one mysterious amulet will have the power to end all the harm affecting Galema’s family.

What will Galema do when two of her beloved get in the middle of her ultimate war against Zuma? In the end, will Galema realize her dream of giving her loved ones a complete and normal family?

“Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” which is based on the popular Pinoy comic book series written by Jim Fernandez, is a special offering of ABS-CBN – the true home of hit Pinoy classics – to afternoon TV viewers as part of the grand celebration of 60 years of Philippine television and the continuing tradition of sharing well-loved comic tales that widened the imagination of Filipinos and reflected Filipino culture.

Also featured in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” are Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Carlos Morales, Divina Valencia, Lito Legaspi, Joey Paras, Dante Ponce, Bryan Santos, and Meg Imperial.

Don’t miss the captivating finale of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” on March 28 (Friday) after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

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Sarah Geronimo and Maja Salvador Hug on ASAP 19 (Viral Video)

On the closing spiels for ASAP 19 February 23 episode, Sarah Geronimo and Maja Salvador were caught hugging and talking to each other. The video uploaded by YouTube user SarahMatt Po eventually became viral.

It can be recalled that Sarah Geronimo has a failed romance with Gerald Anderson, who is now the boyfriend of Maja Salvador. Meanwhile, Maja was the ex-girlfriend of Matteo Guidicelli, who is now being romantically-linked with Sarah G.

It's nice to see that both Sarah and Maja have already moved on from their respective relationships. Let's hope that Kim and Maja are next. Watch the video below.

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Angel Locsin Plays on Minute to Win It Finale; Surprise Announcement Awaits?

Actress and TV personality Angel Loscin is set to cap off “Minute to Win It’s” successful run as she conquers the 60-second circle of ABS-CBN’s top-rating game show in its finale next week.

In the special back-to-back episode on February 20 and 21, Angel sends the studio audience roaring when she teases host Luis Manzano that they will officially be back together if she completes a particular challenge.

Amid overwhelming pressure, will Angel be able to finish the said challenge in less than a minute? How will Luis react if Angel succeeds? What could be the surprise announcement at the end of the show?

Also playing in the finale week of “Minute To Win It” are “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, “Got to Believe” stars Ian Veneracion and Benjie Paras, and basketball superstars Jeron Teng and his father Alvin and boxer Gerry Penalosa with his son JC. Who among them will win the elusive P1 million jackpot prize?

“Minute To Win It” has recorded consistently high ratings since it started airing on ABS-CBN over a year ago and has made waves all over the country for its highly addictive and nerve-wracking games using everyday items found at home, at school, and at the office. It has also become a hit among adults and kids alike as it launched different editions such as the Junior Challenge, Head to Head Challenge, and Family Challenge, each with their own thrilling set of rules.

Don’t miss the final week of “Minute To Win It,” Mondays to Fridays (February 17 to 21), 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH or follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles Top 10 Pairs Revealed

The top 10 pairs of ABS-CBN new reality show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles were revealed Saturday night when the contestants converged at the 'Timbangan ng Bayan' prior to the opening of the camp.

From an initial lineup of 14 pairs that were introduced, the ten that lost the highest percentage of their combined weight from the 30-day challenge were the ones selected to be officially inside the Biggest Loser camp. The 30-day challenge asked them to lose weight on their own and tested their determination to be in the competition.

The "Mag-Asawa" pair of Carl and Kayen topped the weigh-in, having lost a total of 56 (weight-loss percentage of 9.88%). Below are the Top 10 of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles:

1. Mag-Asawa Carl, 36, – 280 lbs down to 252 lbs Kayen, 35 – 287 lbs down to 259 lbs Combined weight loss: 56 lbs Weight loss percentage: 9.88%	6. Biga-Team Osie, 45 – 280 lbs down to 269 lbs Francis, 21 – 305 lbs down to 282 lbs Combined weight loss: 36 lbs Weight loss percentage: 6.09%
2. Brothers Christian, 24 – 255 lbs down to 235 lbs Ralph, 22 – 273 lbs down to 247 lbs Combined weight loss: 46 lbs Weight loss percentage: 8.71%	7. Magpinsan Carol, 36 – 216 lbs down to 200 lbs Lovely, 25 – 205 lbs down to 197 lbs Combined weight loss: 24 lbs Weight loss percentage: 5.7%
3. Magkapatid Ikya, 222 lbs down to 204 lbs Bryan, 293 lbs down to 270 lbs Combined weight loss: 41 lbs Weight loss percentage: 7.96%	8. Sisters Tin, 22 – 203 lbs down to 192 lbs Dianne, 23 – 275 lbs down to 260 lbs Combined weight loss: 26 lbs Weight loss percentage: 5.44%
4. Showbiz Royalties Cathy,16 – 294 lbs down to 276 lbs Pat, 26 – 254 lbs down to 236 lbs Combined weight loss: 36 lbs Weight loss percentage: 6.57%	9. Mag-Tropa Tristan, 38 – 307 lbs down to 293 lbs Jepoy, 37 – 300 lbs down to 282 lbs Combined weight loss: 32 lbs Weight loss percentage: 5.27%
5. Magkasintahan Valerie, 24 – 227 lbs down to 220 lbs Biggie, 26 – 313 lbs down to 285 lbs Combined weight loss: 35 lbs Weight loss percentage: 6.48%	10. Officemates Bien, 31 – 380 lbs down to 359 lbs Mai, 27 – 248 lbs down to 236 lbs Combined weight loss: 33 lbs Weight loss percentage: 5.25%

The pairs eliminated and will not be able to compete inside the camp were ex-cheerleaders Cherry and Randall, bilibilin beauties Benzi and Ysai, mother-daughter tandem Mommy Osie and Nina, and twins Chrisfer and Chesfer. However, former member of Bigating Gwapings, Andrew dropped out of the competition. Mommy Osie who had the highest individual weight loss percentage among the eight eliminated contestants replaced him, partnering with Francis to form a new duo, Biga-Team. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

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Biggest Loser Doubles Opens Camp, Reveals Top 10 Pairs

The cast will soon be complete for “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” as the reality show opens its camp to its final 10 pairs of contestants this Monday (Feb 10).

From an initial lineup of 14 pairs that were introduced this week, the ten that will lose the highest percentage of their combined weight from the 30-day challenge will enter, train, and compete in the camp. The 30-day challenge asked them to lose weight on their own and tested their determination to be in the competition.

The 14 pairs will converge at the Timbangan ng Bayan tomorrow (Feb 8) for their much-anticipated weigh-in.

Tune in to see who among Chinese brothers Ralph and Christian, nurse sisters Tin and Dianne, married couple Carl and Kayen, siblings Bryan and Ikya, officemates Bien and Mai, cousins Lovely and Carol, twins Chrisfer and Chesfer, showbiz royalties Pat and Cathy, ex-cheerleaders Cherry and Randall, beauty queens Benzi and Ysai, stranger pair Francis and Andrew, mother-daughter tandem Mommy Osie and Nina, high school pals Tristan and Jepoy, and lovers Biggie and Valerie.

Who among them will make it as the official contestants of “Biggest Loser Doubles”?

Watch “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” from Mondays to Fridays after “The Legal Wife” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, and on Saturdays after “MMK.” For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.

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Matteo Guidicelli: "Call me Sarah if you want."

Actor-host Matteo Guidicelli hinted that he and Sarah have a special relationship in an interview with Tapatan Ni Tunying which aired Thursday.  Matteo refused to talk about Sarah but from the start of the interview, he mentioned the singer's name.

"[Call me] Sarah, kung gusto mo," Matteo told host Anthony Taberna when asked what nickname he wanted to be addressed.

Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli were rumored to be in a romantic relationship since last year and they are said to be going steady but the two neither confirmed nor denied the reports. Matteo, in the said interview also revealed qualities she wanted for a wife which describes Sarah.

Watch Matteo Guidcelli's TNT interview below.

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com
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The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles Primer Airs February 1

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles will give a sneak peek at the inspiring stories of some of its contestants who will undergo a life-changing journey to a healthier life in its primer this Saturday (Feb 1) on ABS-CBN. 

They will be introduced by no less than the “Biggest Loser” team composed of host Iza Calzado, challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, and fitness coaches and real-life married couple Jim and Toni Saret, who will also share how they got to be a part of the reality show and the weight loss struggles they faced when they were younger.

Read: Introducing the 14 Pairs of Bigatin Contestants of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles

The primer will show the pre-camp, the first part of the competition where the contestants will be asked to lose weight on their own, using only the things that are readily available in their homes and environment, for 30 days. 

“Ang Bigating Pagbabago: The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles Primer” will air after the “MMK” episode featuring Iza’s inspiring journey to health and how she bravely faced and overcame obesity. 

Don’t miss the primer on Saturday (Feb 1) and the official premiere of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” this Monday (Feb 3), after “The Legal Wife” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. It will air from Mondays to Fridays, and on Saturdays after “MMK.” 

For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.

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Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidcelli's Ideal Wife? Actor-singer Talks About Marriage Plans

Twenty-four year old actor-host Matteo Guidicelli sees himself settling down at the age of 28.

When asked about the qualities he wants to find in his bride-to-be, Matteo answers, “I’d like to marry somebody that I can trust, that’s conservative.”

Is he referring to her rumored girlfriend, popstar Sarah Geronimo? Matteo, however, neither confirmed nor denied it, but openly professed that the singer-actress is very special to him.

Why settle down at 28? “I am excited to grow old, I am excited to find out what life has to offer, and I am excited to have a family,” Matteo reveals to Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan Ni Tunying ” airing this Thursday (Jan 30).

“The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” host Iza Calzado, meanwhile, is uncertain about when she will get married, but is positive with what the Year of the Wooden Horse will bring her.

“I don’t have plans yet, but they say 2014 is my year and I am claiming it. It is mine,” she declares.

The 32-year old actress is currently in a relationship with Filipino-British commercial model Ben Wintle. Is marriage already in their plans?

“Sometimes, when we’re talking about it, it seems that he can’t see himself staying here for a long time. I told him that if we get married, I have to keep coming back to the Philippines because I don’t think I can leave this industry,” Iza explains.

Iza insists that her love for acting will keep her from moving abroad permanently.

Don’t miss “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) this Thursday, 4:45 PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying on Twitter or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/TNTunying.

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14 Pairs of Bigatin Contestants of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles, Introduced

Fourteen pairs of overweight Filipinos embark on a journey that will change their lives beginning Monday (Feb. 3) with the much-anticipated premiere of the country’s biggest reality show, “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles.”

The reality show’s second Philippine edition is hosted by acclaimed actress Iza Calzado. She will be joined by challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, along with fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret who will train and help the contestants reclaim their health.

After scouring the country for pairs with heartwarming stories, “Biggest Loser Doubles” will introduce in its premiere the 14 pairs of contestants Filipinos can draw inspiration from. They are:

Ralph and Christian (brothers) Tin and Dianne (sisters) Carl and Kayen (married couple) Bryan and Ikya (siblings) Bien and Mai (officemates) Tristan and Jepoy (bestfriends) Lovely and Carol (cousins)

Chrisfer and Chesfer (twins) Pat and Cathy (from two showbiz clans) Cherry and Randall (UST Gawi ex-members) Benzi and Ysai (pageant rivals) Francis and Andrew (stranger pair) Osie and Nina (mother-daughter tandem) Biggie and Valerie (boyfriend-girlfriend)

In the first week of “Biggest Loser Doubles,” the 14 pairs will go through pre-camp, the first part of the competition where they will be asked to lose weight on their own, using only the things that are readily available in their homes and environment, for 30 days.

The 14 pairs will then meet and weigh themselves on the “Timbangan ng Bayan,” which will determine which of the pairs lost the highest percentage of their total weight and enter the “Biggest Loser Doubles” camp.

Inside the camp, each pair is expected to do everything it takes to stay in the competition and encourage each other to lose weight — a twist that will also test their relationship as relatives, work colleagues, or friends and will show that in having a partner, the journey to a better life will be lighter.

Watch them change not only their bodies, but also their lives as they compete with each other in a bid to win P1 million, appliance showcase, P100,000 worth of sports merchandise from Toby’s, lifetime gym membership at Gold’s Gym, a kitchen showcase, among others.

For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.

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Iza Calzado Regarded as Credible Host of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles

Award-winning actress Iza Calzado is pulling out all the stops to prepare for one of her most challenging projects to date — hosting the newest season of the country’s biggest reality show “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition,” which premieres February 3 on ABS-CBN.

“It’s my first time hosting a major TV show. I’m happy because I learned a lot from it. As much as I can, I will make sure that I will do it right and I will give my very best for this project,” Iza said.

To prepare, Iza underwent a workshop to enhance her hosting skills.

“Of course, I need to work hard as a host so I can help the whole team showcase the contestants’ struggles, as well as their experiences and weight-loss journey inside the camp,” said Iza.

Aside from hosting, Iza will also impart her weight-loss success story and experiences. Iza has been open about her struggle with her weight when she was a teenager. She went through daunting challenges in her life, but bravely faced all of them and persevered to lose the extra pounds. This is why many regard Iza as credible to host “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles.”

Watch: “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” Full Trailer

Through her experiences, she has proven that people who are dealing with the same problem can get on the road to better health.

Watch how Iza braved all these challenges in an episode of “MMK” to be aired on February 1.

The reality show’s much-awaited premiere on February 3, meanwhile, will feature the transformation of 14 pairs of overweight Filipinos who will face difficult challenges and compete in their journey to a better health and better life.

Like in the previous edition, the contestants will live in a camp where they will undergo rigorous training conducted by challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, along with coaches Jim and Toni Saret.

Each pair is expected to do everything it takes to stay in the competition and encourage each other to lose weight —a twist that will also test their relationship as relatives, work colleagues, or friends and will show that in having a partner, the journey to a better life will be lighter.

For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.

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The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles Premieres February 3

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles, the second season of ABS-CBN's "Biggest Loser" franchise is set to air soon. The show will be hosted by Iza Calzado, replacing last season's host Sharon Cuneta.

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles will feature 14 different contestants and will be making their journey towards health and fitness with a pair. 

Aside from Iza, Robi Domingo will also be co-hosting the show with Matteo Guidicelli, who will serve the game master, previously done by Derek Ramsay. Coach Jim Saret will be returning while coach Chinggay Andrada will be replaced by Toni Dimaguila-Saret, the wife of Jim.

Airing Mondays to Saturdays, The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles is once aagain ready to inspire Filipinos starting February 3 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. Watch the full trailer below.

Photo courtesy of Iza Calzado

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Sarah Geronimo, Xian Lim Named Covergirl and Coverguy of the Year 2013

Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo and heartthrob Xian Lim were voted as Covergirl and Coverguy of the year, respectively in a poll conducted by popular entertainment blog Starmometer.

Sarah bested three-time winner Angel Locsin and 6 other finalists in the said annual poll for the most glamorous magazine cover by a local female celebrity. Her winning cover was the one she did way back in June 2013 for Cosmopolitan magazine where she looked sexy in wild animal print.

Meanwhile, Xian Lim won in a very close fight against Matteo Guidicelli, with only 126-vote difference. Xian bested 7 coverguys to win the poll for the most swoon-worthy magazine cover by a local male celebrity. His winning cover is Chalk's October 2013 issue, where he opened up about his girl, Kim Chiu.

Here is the official result of the covergirl of coverguy of the year poll:

COVERGIRL OF THE YEAR			COVERGUY OF THE YEAR
Rank	Covergirl	Total Votes	Rank	Coverguy	Total Votes
1	Sarah Geronimo	293,012	1	Xian Lim	99,547
2	Angel Locsin	200,072	2	Matteo Guidicelli	99,421
3	Kim Chiu	100,624	3	Daniel Padilla	3,284
4	Anne Curtis	19,768	4	Enrique Gil	2,402
5	Marian Rivera	3,849	5	Gerald Anderson	667
6	Kathryn Bernardo	3,115	6	Tom Rodriguez	630
7	Jessy Mendiola	3,103	7	JC de Vera	376
8	Megan Young	538	8	Enchong Dee	263

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Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli Wedding in Galema

Andi Eigenmann will walk down the aisle next week as her character in ABS-CBN’s top-rating afternoon fantasy series “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” decides to marry her first love. 

After all the harm caused by her beastly father Zuma (Derick Hubalde) and the strong rejection by Morgan’s (Matteo Guidicelli) family, Galema (Andi) finally chose to fight for her own happiness and marry the only man she loves. 

Will Galema and Morgan have their happy ending or will Zuma still find his way to ruin the wedding of his daughter? 

Don’t miss next week’s more captivating story of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” everyday, after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more information, visit the show’s official social networking sites at Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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I Dare You Season Finale: John, Robi, Melai and Deniesse Look Back

Hosts John Prats, Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros will revisit some of the most unforgettable moments in “I Dare You Season 2″ that saw celebrities and ordinary Filipinos teaming up to face real-life challenges. 

This season’s action-packed and heart-tugging episodes highlighted the spirit, determination, and partnership of the Celebrity Kakampi and Bidang Kapamilya who worked together to foster positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

Some of these include Matteo Guidicelli pretending as a triathlete with disability, Precious Lara Quigaman working as a MMDA officer, Baron Geisler training as fire volunteer to face his biggest fear, Jiro Manio getting into mixed martial arts to start his life anew, and newlyweds Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco undergoing dancesport training. 

The season finale will also feature the touching stories of everyday people and celebrities whose lives have changed by accepting the challenges of the program. 

Don’t miss the anthology of this season’s triumphs and struggles in “I Dare You Season 2,” Saturday night (December 28) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” For updates, like facebook.com/IDAREYOUSEASON2 or follow @IDareYouS2 on Twitter and @idareyouofficial on Instagram.

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Andi Eigenmann to Spend the Holidays with Her Special Someone

Galema: Anak ni Zuma star Andi Eigenmann looks forward to the holidays so she can spend time and enjoy it with her most ‘special someone’—her two-year-old daughter, baby Ellie.

“In the arms of the one I love—that’s how I’m planning to celebrate my Christmas,” Andi gleefully shared. “Because of my baby Ellie, my holidays will now become happier and more meaningful. Since she can already appreciate the things around her, this is the first Christmas she’ll remember. I’m really looking forward to taking her out and start new Christmas traditions with her.”

Andi further shared that like the rest of the Filipino people who faced tough challenges this year, she is choosing to remain optimistic about life and keep on moving forward for ‘brighter days.’

“There’s no reason for us not to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ. No matter what kind of struggles we may have gone through in the past months, He still light up our lives. We should believe that there will always be brighter days to come and we should never stop being thankful to Him,” she said.

Meanwhile, viewers are up for bigger revelations in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” as Galema’s (Andi) real identity starts to reveal the ‘true colors’ of the people she loves. What are the new evil plans of Zuma (Derick Hubalde) against his daughter Galema? Can Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli) win Galema’s forgiveness after realizing that he truly loves his friend despite the horrifying truth he discovered?

Don’t miss “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli Kissing Scenes in Galema Intensify Afternoon Heat

Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli’s kissing scenes in ABS-CBN’s top-rating fantasy series “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” get more and more intense. 

From a sweet stolen kiss and heart-pounding mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, Galema (Andi) and Morgan (Matteo) recently gave in to their true feelings for each other and closely shared the night together in the forest, where they got lost after running away from Zuma (Derick Hubalde). 

Will the gentle kisses and caring hugs level up the special relationship of Galema and Morgan? Will Morgan’s feelings remain even after discovering that she is born with twin snakes? 

Meanwhile, don’t miss the shocking revelations in the coming weeks as Galema finally finds the courage to face her father Zuma. How will a mysterious object drastically change the lives of everyone? 

Continue to witness the compelling tale of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays at 4:15pm after “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial.

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Matteo Guidicelli Slams Haters with Acting Award

Galema star Matteo Guidicelli shares his first ever acting award not only to his fans, but also to all those who questioned his knack for acting.

“I dedicate this recognition to my family, all the fans who remained loyal to me and even to all the haters who thought that this won’t happen,” said Matteo who was recently hailed by 2013 Cinema One Originals Film Festival-Currents Category as Best Actor alongside co-actors Joseph Marco and Rayver Cruz for their indie film “Saturday Nights Chills.”

“Before, I felt that I’ll just get awards in racing and triathlon. But dreams really do come true if you love what you’re doing and work hard for it,” shared Matteo who is better known now by afternoon TV viewers as Morgan, the love interest of Galema (Andi Eigenmann).

Because of his award, Andi’s leading man admits that he is more inspired to work better for their Kapamilya Gold drama series.

“Aside from Zuma’s (Derrick Hubalde) action scenes, the audience should watch out for Galema and Morgan’s budding romance,” he said.

Continue to discover the captivating charm of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays asfter “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial

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Angelica Panganiban, Best Actress; Rayver, Matteo and Joseph Marco Best Actor at Cinema One Originals 2013

At the Cinema One Originals 2013 awards night, held last Saturday (November 16) at the Dolphy Theater, two films earned the title of Best Picture. Adolfo Alix, Jr.’s “Alamat ni China Doll” took home the award for the festival’s Plus category, while Jet Leyco’s “Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na” won in the Currents category.

“Alamat ni China Doll,” the story of a young woman named Helen (Angelica Panganiban) whose wanting for a new life gets disrupted by an eager journalist’s controversial article, was the night’s biggest winner for the Plus category. Aside from Best Picture, it also took home five other awards, including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Music, and Best Sound.

For the Plus category, the Best Actress went to Angelica Panganiban, while the Best Actor Award went to Joel Torre for “Kabisera”. The titles of Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor went to Bing Pimentel for “Kabisera” and to Peque Gallaga for “Woman of the Ruins,” respectively.

In the awards given for the Currents category, “Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na,” a narrative of realted occurrences during the time of Martial Law, dominated alongside “Riddles of My Homecoming,” Arnel Mardoquio’s silent film that tackles the traditional beliefs of the Lumads and Moros of Mindanao.

“Bukas Na Lang Sapagkat Gabi Na” also took home the award for Best Screenplay, while “Riddles of My Homecoming” took home a total of five awards, including the Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Music.

The Best Actress award for the Currents category went to Vivian Velez for “Bendor,” and the Best Actor award went to the “Saturday Night Chills” main trio composed of Rayver Cruz, Matteo Guidicelli, and Joseph Marco. The Best Supporting Actress award went to Anna Luna for “Bendor,” while the title of Best Supporting Actor went to David Chua, also for “Saturday Night Chills”.

This year’s festival also honored two of today’s most important icons in the realm of Philippine Cinema—Director Elwood Perez and Mother Lily Monteverde, who were both named recipients of the Cinema One Tribute.

The Cinema One Originals Festival 2013 was brought to you by Cinema One, the country’s number one cable channel. Cinema One is now accepting entries for next year’s Cinema One Originals Festival which shall mark the festival’s first decade. All submissions should be complete full scripts for a feature length film.

The film script should tackle a commercially viable subject with universal themes. The filmmaker submitting these script entries should be ready to discuss the sellable and marketable points of the proposed film project.

From all submissions, ten finalists will be selected and will be given a production budget of P2 million each, the highest budget given by any institution or festival in the country.

All entries must be submitted by January 15, 2014. For updates, visit and like Cinema One on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

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Galema: Anak ni Zuma Pilot Episode Wins Nationwide; Beats Pyra: Babaeng Apoy

ABS-CBN’s newest afternoon fantasy series “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” charmed TV viewers when it premiered last Monday (September 30) with a 16.6% national TV rating, according to the latest data of Kantar Media.

The new series topbilled by Andi Eigenmann and directed by ‘Master Storyteller’ and box-office director Wenn V. Deramas beat GMA 7′s ““Pyra Babaeng Apoy,” which only rated 8.3%.

“Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” which is based on the longest-running Pinoy comic book series written by Jim Fernandez, is a special offering of ABS-CBN–the true home of hit Pinoy classics–to afternoon TV viewers as part of the grand celebration of 60 years of Philippine television and the continuing tradition of sharing well-loved komiks tales that widened the imagination and reflected the true Filipino culture.

How can the good-hearted Galema live a normal life with twin snakes attached to her neck? Will the curse that she inherited from her beastly father, Zuma alienate her even more from her family?

Also featured in “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” are Matteo Guidicelli, Meg Imperial, Sunshine Cruz, Sheryl Cruz, Carlos Morales, Divina Valencia, Lito Legaspi, and introducing Derick Hubalde as Zuma and Brenna Garcia as the young Galema.

Continue to discover the captivating charm of “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” weekdays asfter “Kapamilya Blockbusters” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates about “Galema: Anak ni Zuma,” visit the show’s official social networking sites: Facebook.com/galemaofficial and Twitter.com/galemaofficial

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Judy Ann Santos Shares Realizations Before Contract Renewal on SIR (September 14)

In her recent contract renewal with ABS-CBN, award-winning actress Judy Ann Santos shared that her short break from the limelight made her realize that she is braver now and more positive about life.

“I learned the value of letting go of negative vibes and accepting life’s realities. Now, I know where I stand and I’m just enjoying every minute of it,” said Judy Ann, who was introduced as the host of upcoming Kapamilya game show “Bet on Your Baby.” “We can’t really control life. Challenges will come and change us, and somehow bring us back to our core–love and family.”

“I also realized that I shouldn’t be too sensitive and take everything seriously,” added Judy Ann, who is one of the main featured personalities in the ‘SIR-tified’ exciting episode of “Showbiz Inside Report” this Saturday (September 14).

Aside from Judy Ann, also sharing their stories of courage are “Galema: Anak ni Zuma” love team Andi Eigenmann and Matteo Guidicelli; “Maria Mercedes” lead star Jessy Mendiola; and “Got To Believe” cast member Manilyn Reynes.

Don’t miss the trending showbiz talk show of ABS-CBN, “Showbiz Inside Report,” this Saturday, after “It’s Showtime.” 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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