Richard-Sarah Love Team; Melason, Lino-Fille, Shamcey-Lloyd Weddings on StarStudio February 2014 Issue

The country’s best source for entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle is taking things notches higher this 2014, following a win at the prestigious 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards for Best Magazine.

Setting the bar with its recent success, StarStudio aims to up its game of bringing the latest happenings in showbiz, as featured in its newest February issue.

For this month, StarStudio Magazine presents “The Love Diaries”—an issue packed with celebrity love stories that will make for the perfect reading this month of love.

Leading the couples featured in this issue are Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez, who share the exclusive story of how they met and fell in love. The much talked about celebrity couple also give readers a look into their personal travel photos with captions that Sarah wrote herself.

Apart from that, StarStudio looks into celebrity weddings—Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-up Shamcey Supsup and Lloyd Lee, and director-turned-Congressman Lino Cayetano and ex-Ateneo volleyball star Fille Cainglet.

A newly-minted couple also takes on the spotlight in StarStudio this February to model day and night date looks, as Gretchen Ho and Robi Domingo show readers ways to look their best for the upcoming Valentine’s day.

All this and more are featured in the February 2014 issue of StarStudio, which was recently named Best Magazine in the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards in which ABS-CBN was also named TV Station of the Year.

Get all these and more in StarStudio’s latest issue, available at bookstores and newsstands nationwide. For updates, visit and like StarStudio on Facebook (www.facebook.com/StarStudio.Magazine) and follow the magazine’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts (@starstudiomag) for your best source of entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle.

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Sarah Lahbati Gives Birth to Richard Gutierrez Baby Boy: Report

Former GMA-7 talent and controversial star Sarah Lahbati has given birth to Richard Gutierrez's baby, a source told entertainment website Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph).

According to the said source, Sarah Lahbati  gave birth last April to a baby boy which they named Zion. The source added that an MMS photo of the baby was sent to the Gutierrez family at the height of Annabelle Rama's congressional campaign in Cebu three months ago.

It can be recalled that Sarah Lahbati flew to Switzerland last January in the midst of the issue between her and GMA-7 executive Anette Gozon-Abrogar. Sarah was with her mother during departure, saying that she will study there.

While in Switzerland, Sarah Lahbati was visited by boyfriend Richard Gutierrez several times.

The sudden decision of Sarah Lahbati made others speculate that she's pregnant with boyfriend Richard Gutierrez's baby. However, Sarah and Richard were both keen in denying the issue.

Just last month, Sarah Lahbati returned to the Philippines to face the libel charges filed against her. A sexy Sarah Lahbati faced the media, debunking the pregnancy rumors. When asked about the pregnancy issue, Sarah chose not to comment. However, others still believed that she got pregnant and has already given birth by the time she came back to the country.

Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez's camps have not yet released a statement about the issue.

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My Lady Boss Gross P13.9-M in 5 Days | Box Office Mojo

GMA Films and Regal's My Lady Boss starring Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez has grossed P13.9 million in five days according to third party tabulator Box Office Mojo (BOM).

My Lady Boss premiered on July 3 and failed to surpass the box office gross of Star Cinema's Four Sisters and A Wedding which stars Marian's ultimate rival Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao and Enchong Dee. The Star Cinema movie raked in P15 million on its opening day and grossed P120 million in two weeks.

Illumination Entertainment's Despicable Me 2 topped the box office with a total of P125.65 million in 5 days, breaking box office records of animated films in the country.

Here are the top movies in the Philippines for the period July 3-7 according to BOM.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	Despicable Me 2	UIP	125,645,763 PHP	125,645,763 PHP	1
2	N	White House Down	Sony	33,762,030 PHP	33,762,030 PHP	1
3	2	World War Z	UIP	19,076,565 PHP	197,850,424 PHP	3
4	N	My Lady Boss	n/a	13,904,686 PHP	13,904,686 PHP	1
5	1	Monsters University	Disney	10,019,564 PHP	76,101,014 PHP	2
6	3	Man of Steel	WB	2,799,055 PHP	385,279,467 PHP	4
7	N	The Bling Ring	Pioneer	1,127,740 PHP	1,127,740 PHP	1
8	4	The Heat	Fox	978,132 PHP	7,730,954 PHP	2
9	N	No Tell Motel	Pioneer	857,795 PHP	857,795 PHP	1

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Gerald and Piolo's Movie On The Job Eyed for Hollywood Remake

Action-thriller OTJ (On The Job) starring Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual is being considered for a Hollywood remake. (Video: On The Job Teaser Trailer)

According to Gerald Anderson, On The Job is said to be under the radar of Hollywood producers. In fact, Mark Wahlberg and Tom Cruise have expressed interest in doing a remake of On The Job, directed by acclaimed director Erik Matti.

"Sabi nila direk, 'yung kampo nila Mark Wahlberg tumawag para i-remake, at saka nila Tom Cruise," Gerald told ABS-CBN News at the sidelines of the opening of the 18th French Film Festival in Makati City on Thursday

Produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainemnt, On The Job had a succesful world premiere last May at Directors' Fortnight section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France, receiving a standing ovation.

Recalling the proud moment, Anderson said, "Tinitingnan ko si Piolo, 'Bro, kaunti nalang iiyak na ako, eh.' Kasi talagang ang-init ng pagtanggap nila. Very proud day para sa mga Pinoy," he said.

Before plans for a Hollywood remake, On The Job will have a theatrical release in the United States in the last quarter of the year. Film distributor Well Go USA had acquired the North American rights to the film, according to a report on news website Indiewire.

If the Hollywood remake will be pursued, On The Job will be joining the ranks of several Asian films remade  in Hollywood and became successful. In terms of Filipino movie, Richard Gutierrez's and Iza Calzado's Sigaw was the last Pinoy film in recent memory which had a remake in the States. Titled The Echo, the remake also stars Iza Calzado with Jesse Bradford helmed by original Filipino director Yam Laranas.

Can Gerald and Piolo snatch a role if ever the OTJ remake will push through? 

"Kung may offer, gusto ko ipakita na ang mga Pinoy may talent din. Kung may offer, yes, oo naman, para mapakita natin sa kanila," said Gerald when asked if he is willing to take up a possible Hollywood offer, following his recent exposure to an international audience.

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StarStudio January 2013 Cover: Regal's 50 Years with Paulo Avelino, Marian Rivera, Richard Gutierrez, Lovi Poe and More!

StarStudio opens 2013 with a salute to Mother Lily Monteverde and Regal Films on the occasion of the movie outfit’s 50th anniversary.

The issue is packed full with photos and inside stories that give an exclusive look into the Regal empire, from the time of the Regal Babies of the 80s to the present. Regal Babies Richard Gomez, Snooky Serna, Maricel Soriano, Dina Bonnevie, Paulo Avelino, Marian Rivera, Carla Abellana, Dennis Trillo, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe and Richard Gutierrez, as well as industry friends, film directors, and partners come together to share their experiences working with Mother Lily and Regal Films.

They talk frankly and honestly about things they saw and experienced, from Mother Lily’s legendary outbursts to the telephone-throwing to the occasional tampuhan they had with the lady producer.“Napapagalitan din ako ni Mother. Natalakan na rin ako pero bilang nanay sa isang anak, [‘yon ay] para itama ako. Kaya nga ‘Mother’, di ba?”

This special year-starter issue also contains features on the Carmina-Zoren surprise wedding, the first birthday and dedication of Andi Eigenmann’s daughter Ellie and predictions on the fortunes of your favorite celebrities in 2013, the Year of the Water Snake, by top Feng Shui expert Marites Allen.

Be part of this special celebration issue to welcome the New Year. StarStudio Magazine is available at bookstores, convenience stores and wherever magazines are sold, from ABS-CBN Publishing. 

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Seduction – Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati and Solenn Heussaff Trailer (Uncut Version)

Regal Entertainment has released the full trailer (uncut version) of the erotic drama Seduction starring Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati and Solenn Heussaff. The said film is Regal's opening salvo for 2013.

Seduction is Richard Gutierrez's most challenging movie to date. The movie's director Peque Gallaga (Scorpio Nights, Unfaithful Wife, Oro Plata Mata), described Richard’s character in Seduction as "antipatiko" and "utak pulbura" who is torn between two women each of whom has different personalities, fire—that of Solenn's character, and rain—that of Sarah's, Richard's real-life girlfriend.

“Si Solenn ang ‘fire,’ kumbaga exciting but destructive. Si Sarah naman ang ‘rain’ who’s very conservative, mabait, life giving. Ang seduction dito ay hindi physical kundi more of psychological. Na-seduce dahil sa pagkatao,” Direk Peque told Manila Bulletin. 

Richard Gutierrez will not only figure in steamy bed scenes in the movie but will also bare his backside in a pivotal scene. The latest of Peque Gallaga's films, Seduction premieres January 30 in cinemas nationwide.

Watch the full trailer (uncut version) of Seduction below:

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Xian Lim, Anne Curtis, Richard Gutierrez and Georgina Wilson for SM Accessories

SM Accessories recently named its first ever set of celebrity endorsers to banner its Holiday and Pre-summer collections, the brand’s biggest campaign of the year. Dubbed as the 'Supreme Four,' SM Accessories' launched Xian Lim, Anne Curtis, Richard Gutierrez and Georgina Wilson as their latest fashion ambassadors.

Xian, Anne, Richard and Georgina were chosen as the four faces of the brand not only because they are famous and successful in their own fields, networks, or the paths they are pursuing but also because of their compelling sense of fashion. 

The 'Supreme Four' walked the runway on Thursday, November 15 at the Republiq Bar in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City as part of a fashion show showcasing the latest pieces from SM Accessories. Check out some of the campaign photos of SM Accessories' 'Supreme 4'—Xian Lim, Anne Curtis, Richard Gutierrez and Georgina Wilson.

Also check out the TV spot below featuring the big reveal – Anne Curtis, Xian Lim, Georgina Wilson and Richard Gutierrez as the Fashion Foursome:

Photos courtesy of SM Accessories and Stylebible.ph

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Wansapanataym and Rated K Beat Extra Challenge Pilot Weekend in TV Ratings

ABS-CBN continues to lead weekend programming as “Wansapanataym” special topbilled by award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat and top-rating Sunday magazine show “Rated K” hosted by multi-awarded veteran broadcaster Korina Sanchez soared high in the ratings game. 

According to the latest data of Kantar Media last Saturday (October 27), “Wansapanataym presents Jing-Jing and the Giant” became the no.1 weekend TV program in the country garnering a national TV ratings if 34.7% or almost 18 points higher than the pilot episode of the returning reality program of GMA “Extra Challenge” hosted by Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez which only got 17.3%. 

Meanwhile, “Rated K” also continues to conquer the ratings game last Sunday (October 28) as it garnered 26.7% national TV ratings, beating the 18.4% of “Extra Challenge’s” Sunday edition. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez Movie Under Star Cinema Set for February 2013 Release

Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez are set to star in a reunion movie from Star Cinema which will be released by February next year. The said movie, by virtue of its tentative February 27, 2013 playdate will be Star Cinema's Valentine movie offering.

Angel's movie with her perennial love team Richard Gutierrez is part of a three-year movie and TV contract that she signed with the said ABS-CBN film production outfit. Aside from the Chard-Gel reunion movie, Angel is slated to do three other films with Star Cinema.

Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez had done several movies together including Let The Love Begin and Mulawin: The Movie in 2005, I Will Always Love You and Mano Po 5 in 2006 and their last movie together, The Promise in 2007.

Angel is currently shooting for the movie One More Try (an official entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival) together with Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo. She will also star in a horror-comedy film opposite Vhong Navarro. 

Angel will also be part of a big movie starring the hottest Kapamilya leading ladies, Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban and Toni Gonzaga. Aside from this, there are reports that Angel Locsin will be swallowing the stone of Darna for the Star Cinema big screen adaptation of Lipad! Darna Lipad!

Are you excited for this reunion movie?

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Kantar Media (June 1-4) TV Ratings: Makapiling Kang Muli does not Bother Walang Hanggan

Walang Hanggan is still the most-watched program in the Philippines according to the ratings data provided by Kantar Media/TNS for the period of June 1-4, 2012. The premiere of Richard Gutierrez' Makapiling Kang Muli did not stop the Coco-Julia starrer from domination.

ABS-CBN primetime bida remains to be Filipinos' primetime with 6 programs in the Top 10 occupying the first 5 slots. Daytime is still dominated by Kapuso programs (which got higher ratings than its primetime shows) with Eat Bulaga topping the list on June 4 while  The Good Daughter's finale soars high last June 1. 

Meanwhile, Wansapanataym steals the lead from MMK last Saturday, June 2 while Rated K is still unbeatable on top during Sundays. 

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from June 1 to 4, 2012 among National households:

June 1, Friday

Daytime:

1. The Good Daughter (GMA-7) – 20.8%

2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 19.8%

3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 18.9%

4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 15.7%

5. It Started With A Kiss 2 (GMA-7) – 13.2%

6. Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 12.6%

7. 2012 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals (ABS-CBN) – 11.9%

8. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / One Piece (GMA-7) – 11.8%

9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Isko Adventures Sa Animasia (GMA-7) – 11.5%

10. PBB Teen Edition 4 Uber 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 11.4%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 39.2%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 34.6%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 27.7%

4. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 23.4%

5. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 20.5%

6. Legacy (GMA-7) – 18.9%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 18.6%

8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 17.2%

9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN) – 15.8%

10. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 13.3%

June 2, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 22.6%

2. TV Patrol 25 Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 17.1%

3. Kapuso Movie Festival: Eto Na Naman Ako (GMA-7) – 12.2%

4. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 12.1%

5. 2012 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%

6. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 10.5%

7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 10.1%

8. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) – 9.4%

9. My Chubby World (GMA-7) – 9.1%

10. Maynila (GMA-7) / Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 9%

Primetime:

1. Wansapanataym: Mai Palusot (ABS-CBN) – 28.1%

2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) –27.6%

3. Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 23.7%

4. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 21.1%

5. Kapuso Movie Night: Scaregivers (GMA-7) – 19.9%

6. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 17.8%

7. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN) – 14.6%

8. Manny Many Prizes (GMA-7) – 12.2%

9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 11.8%

10. Talentadong Pinoy Kids (TV5) – 8.6%

June 3, Sunday

Daytime:

1. Pinoy Pride XIV Night of Champions (ABS-CBN) – 14.3%

2. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%

3. Tom and Jerry (GMA-7) – 11.3%

4. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 10.2%

5. Luv U (ABS-CBN) – 10.1%

6. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 9.6%

7. Laban ng Lahi: Pacquiao-Marquez II (GMA-7) – 9.1%

8. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 8.2%

9. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) – 8.1%

10. AHA! (GMA-7) – 7.6%

Primetime:

1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 23.4%

2. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 18.9%

3. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN) – 18.3%

4. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 17.5%

5. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 17.3%

6. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 17.1%

7. Ibilib Featuring The Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 16.8%

8. TV Patrol 25 Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 15.1%

9. Pinoy Adventures (GMA-7) – 14.6%

10. Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7) – 14.2%

June 4, Monday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 19.6%

2. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 16.4%

3. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA-7) – 14.4%

4. Hiram Na Puso (GMA-7) – 13.8%

5. Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 11.6%

6. 2012 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals / It Started With A Kiss 2 (GMA-7) – 11.5%

7. Hiyas (ABS-CBN) – 11%

8. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 10.4%

9. PBB Teen Edition 4 Uber 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 9.8%

10. Kapuso Movie Festival: Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo (GMA-7) – 9.3%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 39.6%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 34%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 29.1%

4. Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN) – 23.8%

5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 18.8%

6. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 18.6%

7. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 18%

8. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 (ABS-CBN) – 17.4%

9. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 17.3%

10. My Beloved (GMA-7) – 14.5%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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