Richard Yap (aka Papa Chen) to Topbill New Teleserye with Jodi Sta. Maria

Richard Yap, best known as Papa Chen Sy of the hit series My Binondo Girl will be back on primetime TV this year. Papa Chen will be headlining a new teleserye together with Jodi. Sta. Maria.

After being launched as the new "crush ng bayan" in My Binondo Girl, Richard Yap had a guesting in the top-rated series Walang Hanggan. Jodi Sta. Maria, on the other hand, had her last lead role in another primetime winner 100 Days to Heaven.

Richard Yap (Papa Chen), in a recent interview by ABS-CBN news said that he is very thankful with ABS-CBN for giving him such big projects despite being a newbie in showbiz. He also said that he will do his best to prove his worth as an actor in this new series with Jodi.

"I'm really very thankful sa ABS kasi ang dami ng projects na binigay sakin, after Binondo Girl,  Walang Hanggan and now this one. I will try to do my best na ipakita sa kanila na they weren't wrong in giving me this project. Sobrang thankful talaga ako, and to be working with so many stars na kaagad, especially now sa project na ito with Jodi," Pap Chen said.

There are no further details about the new teleserye that will be topbilled by Papa Chen and Jodi but the former revealed that child star Mutya Orquia will also be co-starring with them. Richard Yap also said that the series is slated for a release this year.

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Xian Lim 'So It's You' Album Available this May 10

From being one of the country’s hottest actors, Xian Lim is marking another milestone in his showbiz career as he is now a certified recording artist with his debut album titled “So It’s You” released by Star Records.

Xian Lim 'So It's You' CD label

After winning the hearts of primetime TV viewers in the drama series “My Binondo Girl” topbilled by Kim Chiu; enchanting ladies with his magazine covers and TV commercials; and proving his hosting skills in the recently held Bb. Pilipinas, Xian Lim is now ready to prove his talent in singing.

Watch the teaser video of Xian Lim's So It's You.

“Having your own album is every musician’s dream so I was very happy when I found out that I am going to do one. It is what I really wanted,” Xian said.

Xian Lim 'So It's You' Album cover

Under Star Records, “So It’s You” features five tracks including its carrier single “Puso Kong Hibang,” which is Xian’s original composition. Completing the tracklist are the “My Binondo Girl” theme song “Ako’y Sa’yo Lamang,” and Xian’s revivals of OPM hit songs “So It’s You,” “Reaching Out” and “Oh Babe.”

“So It’s You” album is available for download on www.starrecords.com.ph, www.musicstore.ph, and on iTunes in www.amazon.com on May 10.

For more information visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim (KimXi) Named Website's Sweetest Celeb Couple

My Binondo Girl's team up, Xian Lim and Kim Chiu was named as the sweetest celebrity couple by popular website, FemaleNetwork.com. 

KimXi (Xian and Kim's name combined as most love teams) received more than half of the FNite's (readers and fans of the Female Network) votes (garnering 2,157,788 votes for the couple out of the 3,521,834 votes cast (61.27 percent) making them the most kilig team up, even beating real-life couples.

Here is the full list of Female Network's 'Sweetest Celebrity Matchups (in descending order):

24. HEART EVANGELISTA AND DANIEL MATSUNAGA

23. AGA MUHLACH AND CHARLENE GONZALEZ

22.BEA ALONZO AND ZANJOE MARUD

21. LOUISE DELOS REYES AND ENZO PINEDA

20. KARYLLE AND YAEL YUZON

19. MARIEL RODRIGUEZ AND ROBIN PADILLA

18. SHALANI SOLEDAD AND ROMAN ROMULO

17. JOLINA MAGDANGAL AND MARK ESCUETA

16. TONI GONZAGA AND PAUL SORIANO

15. JUDY ANN SANTOS AND RYAN AGONCILLO

15. KYLA AND RICH ALVAREZ

14. CARMINA VILLAROEL AND ZOREN LEGASPI

13. JEWEL MISCHE AND JASON ABALOS

12. KRISTINE HERMOSA-SOTTO AND OYO SOTTO

11. MARIAN RIVERA AND DINGDONG DANTES

10. ANGELICA PANGANIBAN AND DEREK RAMSAY

9. REGINE VELASQUEZ AND OGIE ALCASID

8. SARAH GERONIMO AND GERALD ANDERSON

7.NIKKI GIL AND BILLY CRAWFORD

6. MAJA SALVADOR AND MATTEO GUIDICELLI

5. CRISTINE REYES AND RAYVER CRUZ

4. JENNYLYN MERCADO AND LUIS MANZANO

3. ANNE CURTIS AND ERWAN HEUSSAFF

2. ANGEL LOCSIN AND PHIL YOUNGHUSBAND

1. KIM CHIU AND XIAN LIM

Uncover how the sweet moments of these couples that make them won voters' hearts at Female Network.com.

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Richard Yap (aka Papa Chen) Dancing Nipples On Gandang Gabi Vice Trending on Twitter

My Binondo Girl's Papa Chen (Richard Yap) guested on Gandang Gabi Vice last night, February 12 and his amazing talent became a trending topic for netizens worldwide.

Richard Yap (aka Papa Chen) is Now Included in 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw' Cast

My Binondo Girl's discovery, Richard Yap or more popularly known as 'Papa Chen' is reported to be included in the cast of newest ABS-CBN series Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw topbilled by Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, Robin Padilla and Xyriel Manabat.

Xian Lim Serenades Kim Chiu

One of the directors of the hit kapamilya romantic-comedy series, My Binondo Girl hinted on the real score of its two main leads, Xian Lim and Kim Chiu.

Xian Lim Signs for Three Movies with Star Cinema

Xian Lim signed a two-year three-picture contract with Star Cinema on January 5. The star of My Binondo Girlsaid that the deal is a dream come true for him. “I’m really excited because I’ve been waiting for so longpara dito and finally it’s here. When I walked in here [for the contract signing] sabi ko ito na ‘yon,” he related.

Xian Lim Remains A Kapamilya

Just recently, Xian Lim renews his contract with ABS-CBN. The My Binondo Girl leading man will be preparing for new shows after his biggest break in showbiz after being paired with 'Primetime Princess' Kim Chiu via the said romantic comedy program. 

Kapamilya Primetime Shows Dominate Website's Poll for 2011 Hottest TV Series

The popular website Femalenetwork.com had released a list of top primetime series for 2011. The winners were determined via an on-line voting last December from 'FNites' or the visitors and avid readers of the said website. Kapamilya primetime shows dominated the poll with 8 shows making it to the top 10, at the same time garnering the top 3 spots.


Which Kapamilya shows make it to the hottest series of 2011? Check this out.

"I See You" By Lyle Lopez Lyrics

Watching My Binondo Girl last night, I heard this very romantic song played before commercial break. This song's melody is so beautiful and catchy, at the same time, meaningful. This is one of the team Jandy's (Jade and Andy) love theme. I immediately searched for the title of the song in Google. Typing the lyrics of the song just pointed me into websites and forums which also asking about this mystery song.