"Budoy" – The Official Full Trailer [Video]

Check out the full trailer of the upcoming Gerald Anderson-starrer titled Budoy which is premiering soon on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. It stars a powerhouse cast lead by Dante Rivero, Gloria Sevilla, Barbara Perez, Tirso Cruz III, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Christian Vasquez, Janice de Belen, Enrique Gil, and Jessy Mendiola.

Budoy also marks Janice de Belen's comeback to the Kapamilya network after staying for so long in GMA-7. She plays the role of the woman who took care of Budoy after he got separated from his biological parents.

Expect great acting from the cast especially with Janice and Zsa Zsa Padilla, who plays the role of Budoy's biological mother. Also, Mylene Dizon's acting prowess will once again amaze us for sure. It's nice to see her back on primetime so soon after the hit Mara Clara.

And don't you think it would be fun if they put Budoy in the timeslot right before or after the Kim Chiu-starrer My Binondo Girl? Just asking.

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Gerald Anderson Soon to Hit Primetime TV as "Budoy"

Gerald Anderson will soon be back on primetime television via ABS-CBN's upcoming powerhouse drama titled Budoy.

In the tradition of bringing the best television drama, ABS-CBN brings together a cast of some of the best actors in Philippine showbiz in the newest teleserye that will bring a smile to your heart.

Aside from Gerald Anderson, Budoy also stars Zsa Zsa Padilla, Tirso Cruz III, Mylene Dizon, Jessy Mendiola, Enrique Gil, Dante Rivero, Barbara Perez, Gloria Sevilla and Janice de Belen.

Watch Budoy's teaser after the jump.

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The 36 Finalists of "Pilipinas Got Talent" Season 3

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 starts its semi-final rounds on Saturday, September 10th. Judges Ai-Ai de las Alas, Kris Aquino and Freddie Garcia have already chosen the 36 acts that will compete for a slot in the finals.

The Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 semi-finalists are:

From Luzon:
1. Khalil Joseph Ramos, 15 - Singer, Parañaque City
2. Inner Core - Band, Marilao, Bulacan
3. Jett Barrun, 22 - Singer, Pateros
4. Kim Tenorio, 35 - Puppetteer, Liliw, Laguna
5. Rowell Quizon, 28 - Singer, Tondo, Manila
6. Pauline Agupitan, 11 - Singer, Lipa City, Batangas
7. Kristoffer Campos, 22 - Saxophonist, Baguio City
8. Lyn Del Rosario, 44 - Singer, Muntinlupa City
9. Marvic Alvarez, 8 - Biñan, Laguna
10. Kiriko - Rap Group, Sta. Cruz, Laguna
11. El Gamma Penumbra - Shadow Theater Group, Batangas
12. Sandugo Band - Band Group, San Pablo City, Laguna
13. Techno Jazz - Cheerdancers, Sampaloc, Manila
14. Willy Cordovales, 40 - Singer, Antipolo City
15. Wushu Discovery - Martial Artists, Quezon City
16. Twin Divas - Singers/Belly Dancers, Nueva Ecija

From Visayas:
17. Lucky Twins - Dance Group, Tacloban City
18. Muriel Lumadilla, 16 - Singer, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
19. Jeziel Dimagna-Ong, 36 - Singer, Tigbawan, Lazi Siquijor
20. Jive Dancers - Dance Group, Tacloban City
21. Maasinhon Trio - Singing Group, Southern Leyte
22. Geo Ed Rebucas, 20 - Singer, Cebu City
23. Jane Ann Arnado, 6 - Hula hoop Tricker, Cebu City
24. Negros Dance Superstar - Dance Group, Negros Occidental
25. Synergy - Aerial Acrobats, San Carlos City, Negros Occ.
26. Seedz Band - Band Group, Escalante City, Negros Occ.
27. Saurog Dance Troupe - Dance Group, Eastern Samar
28. Triple Sensez - Dance Group, Cebu City

From Mindanao:
29. Loverkada Kids - Gymnasts, Butuan City
30. Jefferson and Kurt Bringas - Singing Duo/Musicians, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
31. GenSan Contortionists - General Santos City
32. Philippine Dubstep - Beatbox Group, Davao del Norte/Gen. Santos City
33. Renagine Pepito, 11 - Singer, Cagayan De Oro City
34. Flip Duo - Dance Group, Quezon, Bukidnon
35. Rhonsben Jonota, 11 – Singer

From Hongkong:
36. Rita Paraiso, 39 – Singer

First to battle this week are Rita Paraiso, Lucky Twins, Kristoffer Campos, Seedz Band, El Gamma Penumbra, Pauline Agupitan.

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 semi-finals performance night this Saturday will be held at the PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque City, at 9:15 PM. Results nights will be on Sunday at 8:30 PM.

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Albie Casiño Stars in "Wansapanataym" This Saturday

Albie Casiño stars in an episode of Wansapanataym to be aired this Saturday, September 10th.

Albie plays the role of Vincent who has a magical wallet that gives him anything that he needs as long as it fits inside the wallet – the exact amount of money he needs to pay their their debts, concert tickets, driver's license... you name it. But then Vincent realizes that the magic wallet cannot give him the most important thing in this world – people who cares.

In this Wansapanataym episode, Albie stars alongside Cris Villanueva, Kimberly Diaz and Miles Ocampo to inspire us with another light but nonetheless heartwarming story.

From the script by Cris Lim, this episode is directed by Manny Palo.

Catch Wansapanataym every Saturday right after TV Patrol Weekend.

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"Nasaan Ka, Elisa?" Premieres September 12

After almost half a year of waiting, the Melissa Ricks-starrer Nasaan Ka, Elisa? will finally be aired on Monday, September 12, 2011. And to the delight of the actress' fans, the series is going to be on primetime TV, taking the timeslot right after Kim Chiu's My Binondo Girl.

Originally set to be aired on ABS-CBN's afternoon block starting March 21, the series was put on hold due to contract issues involving some of its main cast. Contracts of actors Albert Martinez, Agot Isidro and Vina Morales state that their TV series is to be aired on primetime television, rather than Nasaan Ka, Elisa?'s first scheduled timeslot of weekday afternoons.

The waiting is worth it, though, because the series will have a wider audience reach in its primetime slot.

Other members of the cast include Mickey Ferriols, Desiree del Valle, Joem  Bascon, Eric Fructuoso, Christopher Roxas, Aldred Gatchalian, Franco Daza, Wendy Valdez, Allen Dizon, Isabella de Leon, and Alexa Ilacad.

Watch the trailer of Nasaan Ka, Elisa? after the jump.

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Angeline Quinto and Coco Martin Topbill New Movie, "You Light Up My Life"

Seems like everything is in place for Angeline Quinto's superstardom. After winning Star Power early this year, Angeline already had a best-selling album, topbilled a sold-out concert, sang TV show themes, and has a number of product endorsements. As if it's not yet enough, ABS-CBN has something more in store for the young diva.

Angeline Quinto is going to star in her very first movie with no less her crush, Coco Martin. Continuing the trend of song titles being made into movies, Angeline and Coco's movie is titled You Light Up My Life from the '70s ballad by Debbie Boone.

This move by ABS-CBN has somehow proved to many that Angeline, indeed, is being groomed to become the next Sarah Geronimo. Three years ago, Sarah was partnered with bankable actor John Lloyd Cruz in the movie A Very Special Love. The movie became the 5th highest-grossing Filipino film of all time and Sarah was crowned as Box Office Queen for the year 2008. Sarah and John Lloyd's tandem was given more movies after that which all became blockbusters.

Is Angeline Quinto ready to become the new Box Office Queen?

With her exceptional singing voice and rags-to-riches story, Angeline has captured the hearts of majority of Pinoy televiewers. Her honesty and matter-of-fact answers during interviews also endear her to some. Add to that Coco Martin's multitude fans that range from young kids to the oldies and we can say that the two are on for the next Box Office King and Queen titles.

Are you excited for Angeline and Coco's movie together?

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Matteo Guidicelli Apologizes on National TV

Matteo Guidicelli made a public apology yesterday on national television about what happened between him and Coco Martin at the after-party of the Star Magic Ball held Saturday night at The Peninsula Manila. [RELATED STORY]

Maja Salvador guested on The Buzz on Sunday to promote her movie Thelma and to talk about what happened at the Manila Pen. During the interview, the pretty actress admitted that she and Matteo were in a relationship and she was the cause of the fight between the two actors. She also told Boy Abunda that she doesn't know where her relationship with Matteo is heading after what happened. She, though, refused to give full details of what transpired.

A day after Maja's interview on The Buzz, Matteo gave his statement via the ABS-CBN noontime show, Happy Yipee Yehey, where he was a regular of. The Cebuano actor said, "I'm very, very sorry for what happened. It was a very unnecessary matter. Sorry talaga sa nangyari. Sa lahat ng fans, mga bosses namin, sorry po talaga. Tita Cory (Vidanes, ABS-CBN Channel Head), Sir Deo (Endrinal, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head), nandun sila. Sa lahat ng tao na naapektuhan, the biggest sorry. I'm very sad.”

Although he didn't apologize directly to Coco, Matteo promised one thing. “Aayusin namin ang lahat, Kuya John," he told John Estrada who was one of his co-hosts in the noontime show, "kaya wala nang problema.”

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Andi Eigenmann Blogs About Her Baby's Father

Months after she admitted she was pregnant, Andi Eigenmann revealed the father of her child through her blog. Albie Casiño was named in one of her posts, although it was later edited and replaced with the words "the baby daddy (-_- really?)."

On the third paragraph of her September 4 post titled #welliwasneverreallytheconventionaltype, Andi originally wrote:

Maybe instead of feeling bad that Albie left me to take on this responsibility by myself, I should thank him for giving me the opportunity go out and find genuine happiness once again. I'd obviously love for him to be around eventually. You know, to save myself the struggle to find a good way to explain his absence to his child. At the same time, I'd understand. Cus after all, I have no idea who or what kind of a person all the fame and fortune has turned him into now. All I hope is that he's well.

Even before she made the post, though, people have always speculated that Albie was the father of the unborn since he was Andi's boyfriend when she got pregnant. It actually stained the wholesome image of the actor, and perhaps it was the reason why he was pulled out on some (if not all) of his acting projects that had been given to him before the news about Andi's pregnancy broke out.

Eventually, Albie was seen on Maalaala Mo Kaya and 100 Days to Heaven episodes. There were also reports that he would star in the TV adaptation of Problem Child where he would act opposite Cherie Gil, the original star of the movie who is also Andi's aunt. Recent talks, though, says that Albie will no longer be in the show. His role, according to the grapevine, had already been given to Paulo Avelino.

In the recent Star Magic Ball, Albie and Paulo seemed to be in good terms as evident in the photo below.

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Denise Laurel Admits Giving Birth to a Son

Denise Laurel admitted to yesterday's episode of The Buzz that she indeed got pregnant and had given birth to a baby boy.

Rumors about her pregnancy surfaced last year after her character in ABS-CBN's Kristine got axed. She denied the rumors but eventually faded from the limelight.

She surprised everyone when she topbilled last Saturday's episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya opposite Matt Evans. A day later, she admitted the pregnancy issue on The Buzz.

But why did she come out with the confession now after denying it all in the past?

“Para masagot ko iyong mga tanong. I wanted to do it in a time na hindi magulo, hindi stressful, 'yung I can face everybody happy and show them what I really feel," she said.

She refused to name the father of her son, though. She said he is not a celebrity and she's keeping his identity in respect for his family. "We are still together. I can say that he provides for his family. He is a great father. We are just working on things as they come along," Denise further said.

She's also thankful for the support she got from her family, who were the the first ones that came to her mind when she found out she's pregnant. But although her family was disappointed, "not once did they raise their voice... they talked to me, they asked me if I love the father, if I’m ready for this... My family has always been there for me. Not even thank you is enough. I’m just so thankful that I have people in my life like them,” she said.

Coco Martin and Matteo Guidicelli Figure in a Fight at the Star Magic Ball 2011

Coco Martin and Matteo Guidicelli figured in a fight at The Peninsula Manila during the Star Magic Ball 2011 held Saturday night.

Matteo reportedly left the hotel with a bleeding mouth courtesy of Coco's fist. Witnesses said, though, that it was Matteo who started the fight. The My Binondo Girl star allegedly choked Coco, which caused the latter to defend himself by punching Matteo.

Further reports said that the fight started when Matteo grabbed Coco by the back of his coat/shirt.

The name of Maja Salvador was immediately dragged into the issue. The pretty Thelma star and Matteo Guidicelli have been constantly linked to each other for sometime. Coco Martin, on the other hand, was Maja's leading man in the recently-concluded ABS-CBN drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. Talks about Matteo being jealous of Coco had circulated numerous times especially that Coco was vocal in expressing his admiration for Maja.

Meanwhile, on The Buzz, Maja talked to Boy Abunda about the incident and admitted she was the cause of it all. She also admitted for the first time that she and Matteo are in a relationship but confessed she doesn't know where their relationship would go after the incident at the Manila Pen.

On the question regarding what triggered the fight between the two actors, Maja refused to go into details, but said it's not true that Coco Martin kissed her on the lips during the after party at the hotel's Salon de Ning bar.

The Star Magic management already released a statement saying that Matteo Guidicelli and Coco Martin have already patched things up. “What happened was just a simple misunderstanding," the statement says. "Both Coco and Matteo are sorry it happened. Everything has been resolved.”

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Empress Schuck on Meg Sept 2011 Cover

Empress Schuck is on the cover of Meg magazine's September 2011 issue wearing BUM apparel.

Empress Schuck is currently seen via ABS-CBN's action-drama series Guns and Roses. Her love team in the series, Ejay Falcon, was also her date during the Star Magic Ball held at The Peninsula Manila last Saturday.

Features in Meg magazine's September 2011 issue:

- Back to Basics
- Define Your Style: Classic, Street, Glam
- Designer Bags to Invest on
- 20 Fashion Must-Haves
- Wine Red Lips
- Meg's Annual 10 Most Stylish
- Dream Destinations: New York and London
- What Do Guys Find Beautiful and Sexy, Really?
- and many more!

Meg magazine September 2011 is available in leading magazine stands across the country for only P125.

Empress and Ejay at the Star Magic Ball 2011 after the jump.

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Winners of the Star Magic Ball 2011 Special Awards

The Star Magic Ball 2011 is still the talk of the town hours after it was held at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City. Female Kapamilya stars strutted in their ball and evening gowns to the delight of the photographers and their fans who stayed up to catch the latest pics of their idols on Twitter and Facebook. Likewise, the male stars look dashing in their tuxedos.

But, of course, there were those who stood out from the rest, and that's where the Star Magic Awards 2011 was there for.

Here are the winners:

Moët & Chandon Award: Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo
Drop-dead Stunner: Kim Chiu
Star Magic Standout Award: Cristine Reyes
Star Magic Breakout Style: Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil
Star Magic Stylish Award: Maricar Reyes and Diether Ocampo
Star Magic Choice Fashionistas Award: Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion
Star Magic Favorite Couple of the Night: Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales
Star Magic Icon: John Lloyd Cruz

Photos of some of the winners after the jump.

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Kristine Hermosa Shows Off Baby Bump at Star Magic Ball

Kristine Hermosa attended the Star Magic Ball ala Beyonce at the MTV Video Music Awards. Accompanied by husband Oyo Boy Sotto at the star-studded event held at the Manila Peninsula on Saturday, the beautiful actress wore a lacey evening gown with an unmistakable baby bump.

The "bump" is said to be 5 months on the way and the couple were so proud about it judging by the smile on their faces.

photo: twitter.com/marinelrcruz

"Growing Up" Stars Attend the Star Magic Ball

ABS-CBN's Growing Up is set to air its pilot episode today, September 4, after ASAP Rocks. It replaces the recently-concluded Good Vibes.

Growing Up is topbilled by perhaps the hottest young dramatic actresses we have today – Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo of the Mara Clara fame. Also in the cast are Diego Loyzaga and Daniel Padilla as their respective leading men, plus Neil Coleta, Kiray Celis, Yen Santos, EJ Jallorina and Maricar Reyes. The teen-oriented show is directed by Lino Cayetano.

But before the much-awaited premiere of Growing Up, the cast of the teen drama attended the Star Magic Ball tonight. Check out some of the pics I found interesting.

Daniel, Diego and Neil:

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Boy Abunda Joins ABS-CBN's "Bandila"

The King of Talk, Boy Abunda, will be part of ABS-CBN's late night news program Bandila starting September 12th.

He will deliver not only showbiz news but also lifestyle and arts and culture as well. He will be joining regular anchors Julius Babao, Ces Orena-Drillon and Karen Davila to give late night news viewers more reason to choose Bandila.

Boy Abunda is also in ABS-CBN shows The Buzz and The Bottomline.

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Anne Curtis Sings "Sukob Na" - ABS-CBN's Station ID Theme

Anne Curtis is the voice behind Sukob Na, ABS-CBN's Station ID for the rainy season. We all know, of course, that the beautiful and funny Showtime host will be launching her debut album soon.

Sukob Na was composed by Frasco Mortiz and Alexeeb Flores. It was originally performed by the group 17:28 and had been used by ABS-CBN as their rainy season's station ID theme song twice – in 2002 (using the original version) and in 2010 (performed by Aiza Seguerra).

Watch Sukob Na, ABS-CBN's Rainy Season Station ID on the video below (and more importantly listen to Anne's "improved" singing voice).

"Growing Up" Premieres September 4 on ABS-CBN

Mara Clara stars Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, and Diego Loyzaga will be back on national television beginning September 4, Sunday, which marks the premiere of ABS-CBN's newest teen-oriented show, Growing Up. They will be joined by Daniel Padilla, a new teen star that I'm sure teenage girls would love.

Storyline:
Ella and Tammy (Kathryn and Julia respectively) together with their friends would do everything to help their favorite teacher (played by Maricar Reyes) when they found out she was sick. They would join different contests to come up with the right amount to help their teacher. They would encounter trials along the way, and at the same time learn valuable life lessons with regards to themselves, their dreams and about falling in love.

Directed by Lino Cayetano, Growing Up also stars Neil Coleta, Kiray Celis, Yen Santos and EJ Fallurin.

Watch the full trailer of Growing Up after the jump.

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"MasterChef Pinoy Edition" Audition Schedule

After the launch of Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition, MasterChef itself is hitting the Philippine shores!

MasterChef Pinoy Edition is an upcoming reality show by ABS-CBN. And in line with that, the Kapamilya network has released audition schedules for the aspiring Pinoy chefs.

The audition is open to all 18-50 years of age, with no culinary degree or diploma, no cooking experience in a restaurant (fine dining or casual dining), and no teaching experience in a cooking class or demo.

And audition is scheduled at the Marquee Mall in Pampanga on August 25 at 8 AM. Interested applicants must bring their specialty dish.

Other audition scheds will soon be announced. Reports say ABS-CBN will also hold auditions in Batangas, Baguio, Legaspi, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Manila.

Keep it here for further audition scheds.

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"My Binondo Girl" – Full Trailer

Check out the full trailer of My Binondo Girl which will premiere in a few hours on ABS-CBN's primetime block. The series marks Kim Chiu's comeback to primetime TV and it is also the first primetime series that she's not paired with Gerald Anderson.

Kim's leading men in My Binondo Girl are Jolo Revilla, Matteo Guidicelli and Xian Lim. Also in the cast are Richard Yap, Laureen Uy, Ai-Ai de las Alas,Cherry Pie Picache, Glydel Mercado, Ricardo Cepeda, and Gina Pareño.

Watch My Binondo Girl's full trailer below.

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TV Patrol's "Manila Hostage Crisis" Nominated at the 2011 International Emmy Awards

ABS-CBN's TV Patrol is nominated at the International Emmy Awards. The news program's coverage of the "Manila Hostage Crisis" is nominated under the News category.

At the International Emmy Awards website, a description of the "Manila Hostage Crisis" reads:

On August 23, 2010, eight Hong Kong tourists were killed during a dramatic hostage drama in Manila that lasted for almost 12 hours. There were 22 tourists from Hong Kong and three Filipino nationals on board the Hong Thai tourist bus when it was hijacked at around nine in the morning. 

Competing with TV Patrol's "Manila Hostage Crisis" under the News category are:

Jornal Nacional: War on Drugs
TV Globo
Brazil

RUV News: Volcano Eruption at Eyjafjallajokull
RUV Icelandic National Broadcasting Service
Iceland

Sky News Live at Five: Inside the Taliban
Sky News
United Kingdom

Aside from the News category, only the nominees under the Current Affairs category haven been released as of this posting.

About International Emmy Awards:

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 50 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards Ceremony held in New York, The International Digital Emmy® Awards at MIPTV and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. – iemmys.tv

Keep it here for the complete list of nominees or you can visit the International Emmy Awards website for more details.

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