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GMA Network just released their first teaser of “Marimar” showing Miss World 2013 Megan Young on a beach. “Marimar” is Megan’s first project after she signed a contract with GMA Network last March. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCzASmR6xEU According to GMA Network, the new “Marimar” will have a different take from the hit telenovela done by Thalia. Meanwhile, Tom Rodriguez will take on the role of Sergio Santibañez, Marimar’s love interest. Marimar first aired in 1994 starring Thalia, a prominent Mexican singer-actress.

“I’m super happy and blessed!” That’s how Kapamilya actress Julia Montes described her return to television via ABS-CBN’s new soap “Doble Kara.” At the story con of the upcoming drama series, the star couldn’t hide her excitement and said this was her most challenging role to date. Julia was last seen in ABS-CBN’s prime time series “Ikaw Lamang” in 2014. Joining her in the series are leading man Anjo Damiles and seasoned actor Edgar Allan Guzman. Take a look at this teaser trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJJQO8Cu4Mo Under the direction Manny Palo, “Doble Kara” also features Alora Sasam, Allen Dizon, Ariel Rivera, Bing Loyzaga,…

Now it can be told! The August 2 episode of “Sunday All Stars” will be its 107th and final episode. We were there on its pilot episode and we will be there to see their last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LqY03i239A It’s a sad finale. But in every end, there’s always a new beginning. “Sunday All Stars” will be replaced by a new game-variety-musical show titled “Sunday Pinas Saya” under TAPE Inc., the producer behind “Eat Bulaga” and “The Ryzza Mae Show.” “Sunday Pinas Saya” will be topbilled by Julie Anne San Jose, Alden Richards, Jose and Wally, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Marian Rivera.

Doctor Miguel Cascarro (Piolo Pascual) is mourning the death of his pregnant wife in a bus accident. As he drives home one day, he finds a badly beaten and bloody Valerie (Rhian Ramos) on a deserted country road and takes her home to nurse her back to health. But the deepest scars are the ones you can’t see. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAb0FOSV430 “Silong” is a debut film of director Jeffrey Hidalgo with Roy Sevilla Ho as his co-director with Roy Sevilla Ho, Story and Screenplay; Presented by SQ Film Laboratories and Black Maria Pictures; Executive Producers: Anastacio Angelo Santos and Piolo Jose Pascual.

The main poster and new trailer of Warner Bros.’ new gangster thriller “Black Mass” starring Johnny Depp have just been launched by the studio. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZsUk739uqI The film is based on the book Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob, about the infamous gangster Whitey Bulger. The film stars Oscar® nominee Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger and Joel Edgerton (“The Great Gatsby”) as FBI Agent John Connolly. The film is directed by of Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart”). In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Edgerton) persuades Irish…

Even two hours won’t be enough for “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation'” to be able to unravel all its exhiliratingly high-octane action and drama. This fifth installment in the franchise surges with death-defying action proceedings, riveting and pulsing with the relentlessness and explosiveness of its spiking adrenaline, to deliver the franchise’s most thrilling outing, yet. That relentlessness is true and screaming right at the opening sequence of the film, where IMF agent, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), is seen dangling from the door of an airbus, already adrift in the air as it ascends even further to the skies. That’s…

Fifteen of the hottest and brightest students from top schools in the metro made the cut for Chalk’s Bright Young Manila: Campus Hotties Edition 2015, the longest running annual search to become Chalk’s ambassadors to push the ideals and talents of today’s Filipino youth. In celebration of Chalk’s 15th anniversary, the 15 finalists who hail from different colleges and universities in Metro Manila sashayed down the runway in their bright young outfits styled by Metro’s creative director and styleList, Inc. head Rex Atienza last Saturday at the #ChalkLiveMore party where they were officially introduced. Among the crop of this year’s…

The stage is set for the back-to-back birthday production number of Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha this Sunday (August 2). Expect a special production number from the stars of 2015’s most romantic teleserye, “On The Wings of Love” with James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Teleserye treats continues with the cute cast of “Ningning” as they share the spotlight on the ASAP stage. Maja Salvador, Paulo Avelino, and Jericho Rosales bids farewell to the legions of fans of “Bridges of Love”. Catch a special performance from “The Love Affair’s” lead star, Bea Alonzo. Meanwhile, witness another…

As the largest social network, Facebook boasts 1.39 billion monthly active users, many of whom include big-name local and international celebrities. Who takes the crown as the most popular user among local celebrities? Here’s a rundown of the most-liked people on Facebook as of July 30, 2015: 10. Erich Gonzales URL: https://www.facebook.com/ErichGGOfficial Total Likes: 8,017,858 Page activity: 355,991 talking about this

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — Following the raging success of hit rock-comedy musical, Rak of Aegis, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) shows no sign of slowing down as they bring back another theater favorite and classic, Noli at Fili Dekada Dos Mil in September at the PETA Theater Center. A modern retelling of Rizal’s masterpieces written by acclaimed writer and academic, Nicanor Tiongson, Noli at Fili Dekada Dos Mil brilliantly captures the revolutionary philosophies of Rizal’s two greatest novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Together with the visual prowess of theater stalwart, Soxie Topacio, audience members are promised a…

More Filipinos tuned in to ABS-CBN’s live coverage of president Benigno Aquino III’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) held recently and hit a national TV rating of 19%, according to data from Kantar Media that covers urban and rural areas in the country. It is almost nine points higher than GMA’s coverage that only recorded 10.4% nationwide. ABS-CBN News’ special SONA special coverage was led by seasoned broadcast journalists Ted Failon and Lynda Jumilla for ABS-CBN, Tony Velasquez and Karmina Constantino for ANC, and Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja for DZMM. Filipinos online also watched ABS-CBN’s live, uninterrupted…

ABS-CBN’s afternoon drama series “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” continues to reign on its timeslot despite having a new rival. According to data from Kantar Media last Tuesday (July 28), the Kapamilya Gold series starring Denise Laurel, Jane Oineza, Loisa Andalaio, and Vina Morales scored a national TV rating of 15.4%, compared to the pilot episode of its new rival program in GMA, “Buena Familia” (11.5%). Meanwhile, the plot of “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” continues to thicken after Corinne (Jane) almost suffered from a miscarriage. Is Toni (Denise) helping Corinne and Ryan (Jerome Ponce) because she wants to help…

The Fantastic Four stories are about characters who did not have to wear masks, and who sometimes clashed with each other. The comics were set in the real world so readers could identify even more with the Four. The reason the comic has endured so many years is because of its familial dynamics. Such essence was what director Josh Trank and producer/screenwriter took from the original books, along with the elemental fun, adventure and optimism. In this year’s “Fantastic Four,” pioneering filmmakers director Josh Trank and scribe/producer Simon Kinberg contemporize the re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team that…

Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for director Michael Bay’s new action-thriller “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” Please watch the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBfce18mTDM Based on the non-fiction book by Michtell Zuckoff, the film tells the story of the six members of the security team that fought to defend the Americans stationed at the embassy in Benghazi when it came under attack. John Krasinski leads a cast that includes James Badge Dale (“Iron Man 3”), Max Martini (“Pacific Rim”), Pablo Schreiber (“Orange Is the New Black”), and David Denman (“The Office”), and the screenplay was penned by The…

Philippines – With an unprecedented 49 awards, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) excels at the 2015 “Red Dot Award: Product Design”, one of the most important global competitions for product design. Among the 49 winners, the stylish LumiStreet LED Roadlight picked up an award in the highest category “Red Dot: Best of the Best”, for top design quality and groundbreaking design. LumiStreet LED Roadlight A cost-effective, simple solution for large roads and smaller streets in residential areas designed to transform the perception of the street environment into a more modern, energy efficient, lighting installation. The products submitted were evaluated…

When concert promoter Wilbros Live announced the much-awaited Cody Simpson show in the Newport Performing Arts Theater via their social media accounts, there was a raucous uproar online emanating from Cody Simpson’s most loyal supporters in the Philippines, the Filipino Simpsonizers. Here’s what Cody’s tremendously excited fans have to say about the brilliant Australian singer-songwriter, his music, and his upcoming concert. On Why They Love Cody Filipino Simpsonizers deeply value Cody’s artistry and musicality. With his freshest album entitled “Free”, Cody showcases his creative freedom after becoming an independent artist under his own record label, Coast House. Aside from his…