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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"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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"My Binondo Girl" – New Teasers

ABS-CBN has released new teaser trailers for the upcoming Kim Chiu-starrer My Binondo Girl which will pilot on August 22 on primetime television.

Kim is partnered with three new leading men in the series – Matteo Guidicelli, Xian Lim and Jolo Revilla. (And it seems like our favorite Gerald Anderson is gradually fading. Let's hope not.)
Also in the cast of My Binondo Girl are Richard Yap, Laureen Uy, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Cherry Pie Picache, Glydel Mercado, Ricardo Cepeda, and Gina Pareño.
Watch the two new teaser trailers of My Binondo Girl after the jump.
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Kim Chiu Gets Back To Primetime via "My Binondo Girl"

Kim Chiu, ABS-CBN's Princess of Primetime, will once again prove that she deserves the title via the upcoming drama, My Binondo Girl. Set to premiere this August, Kim will play a dual role in the series – the beautiful Belinda Young and the handsome Marcus Jung.

Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli, and Jolo Revilla will be Kim's leading men. I wonder who she will end up with in the story, and who among the three the fans of Kim Chiu would support.

In supporting cast are Laureen Uy, Glydel Mercado, Ai-Ai de las Alas, and Cherry Pie Picache.

Check out the teaser of Kim Chiu's My Binondo Girl below.

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"Maria la del Barrio" Premieres August 15

Watch the extended trailer of Maria la del Barrio which is around 4 minutes long. The Erich Gonzales-starrer is going to premiere August 15, 2011 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.

The series is based on the Mexican telenovela of the same title which starrred Thalia.

Enchong Dee plays the leading man (Luis Fernando) in the series. Others in the cast include Angel Aquino as Victoria, Ian Veneracion as Don Fernando, Paw Diaz as Soraya, Inno Martin as Vladimir, K Brosas as Carlota, Justin Gonzales, Tricia Santos, and Katya Santos as Chacha, with the special participation of Ai-Ai de las Alas as Casilda.

Watch the extended trailer below.

"Maria la del Barrio" Airs August 2011

ABS-CBN is finally airing the Erich Gonzales-Enchong Dee starrer Maria la del Barrio next month, August 2011, on Primetime Bida. The series is based on the Mexican telenovela of the same title which starred Thalia.

Erich Gonzales plays Maria la del Barrio opposite Enchong Dee's Luis Fernando. Others in the cast include Angel Aquino as Victoria, Ian Veneracion as Don Fernando, Paw Diaz as Soraya, Inno Martin as Vladimir, K Brosas as Carlota, Justin Gonzales, Tricia Santos, and Katya Santos as Chacha, with the special participation of Ai-Ai de las Alas  as Casilda.

Watch Maria la del Barrio's trailer after the jump.

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"Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3" Premieres July 9, 2011

Just two short weeks after the grand finals, Pilipinas Got Talent is coming back for its third season tomorrow, July 9, 2011. It's the first back-to-back season for a Got Talent franchise which is conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company.

Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford will reprise their hosting duties, as well as the judges Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai de las Alas, and Freddie Garcia.

Pilipinas Got Talent visited more than 40 provinces for this season. There are also online auditions where the hopefuls are asked to upload their videos in the show's website. Now, that's a tedious job of hunting for the country's most talented, no?

Who will follow the footsteps of season one's Jovit Baldivino and season two's Marcelito Pomoy and win P2 million?

Watch Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 every Saturday at 9 PM and every Sunday at 8:30 PM beginning tomorrow, July 9, 2011.

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MMFF 2011 Official Entries

Entries for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival were announced June 17, 2011, by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Eight films will be competing this year and two or three of the entries could vie for the highest grossing film, including Panday 2 which will star Bong Revilla Jr. and the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera; Enteng ng Ina Mo which would bring together ace comedians Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai de las Alas; and probably Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 with Paulo Avelino, Eugene Domingo, Maricar Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo, and Albie Casiño.

Eugene Domingo has two entries. Aside from Shake, Rattle & Roll 13, she's also in the Judy Ann Santos-starrer My Househusband. Likewise, Angelica Panganiban is also in two entries – Mr. Wong with Robin Padilla and Segunda Mano with Kris Aquino and Dingdong Dantes.

The 8 MMFF 2011 Official Entries:

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Kim Chiu and Matteo Guidicelli on Zee Lifestyle June 2011

Kim Chiu and Matteo Guidicelli are on the cover of the June 2011 issue of Zee Lifestyle magazine, considered as the lifestyle bible for Cebu and Davao.

The two Cebuanos will work together for the first time as a loveteam in the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, Binondo Girl. The upcoming series, which marks Kim Chiu's comeback on primetime television, will also star Jolo Revilla, Xian Lim, Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Pareño, and Ai-Ai de las Alas.

Watch the behind-the-scenes video of Kim and Matteo's photoshoot for Zee Lifestyle after the jump.

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Regine Velasquez Sings "Binondo Girl" Theme Song

Regine Velasquez was chosen to sing the theme song of the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, Binondo Girl, which will star Kim Chiu. The series also marks Chiu's comeback on primetime television after quite some time.

The song title, though, hasn't been disclosed yet.

And to those asking if Regine is already switching network, the answer is no. The Asias' Songbird is still very much a Kapuso.

Binondo Girl also stars Xian Lim, Jolo Revilla, and Matteo Guidicelli. Supporting cast includes Cherry Pie Picache and Ai-Ai de las Alas.