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Christmas has come early for two madlang people in “It’s Showtime” after they won P1 million on two consecutive days in the noontime program’s newest segment ‘Isang Tanong, Isang Milyon.’ Roberto Bulanhagui, who has been an ice cream vendor for 40 years in Luneta, was hailed as the segment’s first-ever millionaire Tuesday (Nov 19) after correctly guessing and giving the answer “Earth” to the mystery question “Ang kontinenteng Antarctica ay sa anong planeta makikita?” before it was even revealed. Roberto said that since he was kid, he has been selling ‘dirty ice cream,’ a small business that was passed along…

“The Voice of the Philippines” coach Bamboo faces off with the former vocalist of Rivermaya, the band that jumpstarted the rock icon’s own musical career this weekend (Nov 22 and 23) in the top-rating and Twitter-trending singing-reality show’s blind auditions. Before fronting the said band and eventually launching his solo career and releasing his own album, Jason Fernandez also joined singing contests when he was a kid. Now he gets back to competing as he joins the country’s biggest vocal competition on TV. Will he impress Bamboo and the other coaches? Which coaches will turn around for him? How will…

Kapuso teenstars Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix will soon return on your TV screens on the upcoming GMA Network drama series titled “Once Upon a Kiss.” There’s no detail yet on what’s the story is all about but since the director is Joyce Bernal, we can expect a lighter story angle and a K-drama pegs. Anyways, based on the photo uploaded by GMA Network on Facebook, aside from Bianca and Miguel, other cast in “Once Upon a Kiss” includes Cai Cortez, betong Sumaya, Frank Magalona, Maricar de Mesa, Nova Villa, tessie Tomas, Mylene Dizon and some others I can’t recognize on the group…

Rumor has it that John Lloyd Cruz’s green-eyed monster has been let out! On the next episode of the hit comedy sitcom “Home Sweetie Home,” Julie (Toni Gonzaga) asks for sales tips from her husband Romeo (John Lloyd Cruz) when she was given a side job to sell condo units. Romeo tells Julie to simply use her charm to convince hesitant buyers. When Romeo discovers that Julie’s hesitant client is a hot hunk, he gets jealous. Conflict arises when Julie points out that Romeo also uses his charm to seal business deals with female clients. Uh-oh. Is there trouble in…

Jennica Garcia (Ana) plays a woman who fought for her right as the heir of her deceased priest father in “Ipaglaban Mo” this Saturday (Nov 22). Ana had been longing for the love of her parents. She was raised by her mother Lita (Mylene Dizon), who seemed unconcerned for her. She had no idea about the identity of her father until she turned 21 and found out that her dad was a priest named Fr. Romy (John Medina). Before Fr. Romy passed away, he recognized Ana as her daughter and even declared her as the only heir of his property…

Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin broke up last year and it’s common knowledge it’s Kristoffer who called it quits. After their break-up, they still worked together in “Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw” earlier this year and now they’re back again for another soap titled “Healing Hearts” slated for airing on the 1st quarter of 2015. Joyce and Kristoffer already started taping for this afternoon soap since last week. This soap might be the biggest reason why GMA Network let Joyce out of primetime series “Strawberry Lane.” Am I right? Meanwhile, GMA Network’s upcoming afternoon drama “Healing Hearts” is a relatable mother-daughter story and as reported by GMA News,…

It’s a clash between two ugly characters, Janine Gutierrez is Ikay in GMA Network’s newest primetime drama “More Than Words” with Elmo Magalona and the other one is Kim Chiu from last year’s blockbuster movie “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?” with Xian Lim. In “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?,” Sandy Veloso (Chiu) is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend Edgardo (Cipriano). After he breaks with her, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Meanwhile, Gutierrez is Ikay, a girl with exotic looks and who is constant daydreaming. She creates an alter ego…

A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation. The trailer will introduce audiences to Lily James (“Downton Abbey”) in the iconic role of Cinderella, a beautiful young woman with a gentle spirit who, despite the cruelty and abuse she is subjected to from her stepmother and her daughters, continues to remain positive and steadfast, as well as the first images of Oscar® winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”) as the wicked stepmother, Richard Madden (“Game of…

The competition continues to heat up in the second week of “The Clash: Search for the Next Great Dessert Master” with more exciting challenges for the top six clashers. Two of them are going to have a showdown. One is Baker Boy Next Door Wado Siman. Before finding solace in making desserts, Wado used to be an editor for television who suffered burnout. He quit his job and tried his hand in baking cakes and cupcakes. Although he lacked formal training, Wado had a natural flair for whipping up desserts. When the number of orders kept growing, Wado knew he…

The movie distributed by Star Cinema titled “Relax, It’s Just Pag-ibig” and topbilled by Iñigo Pascual, the only son of showbiz star Piolo Pascual alongside new breed of aspiring teen superstars that includes Julian Estrada and Sofia Andres received a warm reception from the moviegoers. “Relax, It’s Just Pag-ibig” was screened on over 100 theaters nationwide on November 12 and after four days, the movie grossed ₱4, 954, 361. The movie is still showing and counting money. Not bad for a movie with newcomers. Directed by Irene Villamor and Antoinette Jadaone under Spring Films, “Relax, It’s Just Pag-ibig” tells the story of…

The third and final film in director Peter Jackson’s beloved Middle-earth trilogy, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventure begun in 2012’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” and continued in 2013’s “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.” In the final film, the Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but with Smaug set loose from its tunnels, they must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon upon the defenseless humans of Lake-town. But the Dwarves face an equally grave threat from within. Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage)…

TV5’s late night evening newscast program “Aksyon Tonite” delivers an even more compelling take on the day’s top headlines and stories with seasoned broadcast journalist and renowned news personality Ed Lingao making his much-anticipated television comeback by taking the helm as one of the program’s main anchors. Ed brings with him almost 30 years of unparalleled experience in field reporting, investigative journalism and news production, as well as several distinctions for his work from international and local award-giving bodies alike – including, among many others, the 2010 Marshall Macluhan Award from the Embassy of Canada, the Rotary Club Journalist of…

UAAP Season 77 Men’s Basketball Most Valuable Player Kiefer Ravena is eager to once again represent the country in the international basketball scene by joining Gilas Pilipinas. “I want to try out and showcase that I am deserving to have a spot in Gilas Pilipinas,” he reveals in “Tapatan Ni Tunying” airing this Thursday (Nov 20). Kiefer previously competed in the Southeast Asian Games as a member of the Sinag Pilipinas team that bagged championships in 2011 and 2013. Despite the popularity he enjoys not just because of his basketball skills, but also of his good looks, Kiefer insists he…

“Pure Love” ended on a high note with a national TV rating of 29.2% versus “Coffee Prince” with 11.2%. “Forevermore” continues to be the most watched program in the country, hitting 31% last Friday (Nov 14) versus “Hiram Na Alaala” with 15.9% “MMK’s” special Yolanda episode hit 30.7% versus “Magpakailanman” with only 23%. “MMK” was also the most watched program last Saturday (Nov 15). “Bagito” debuted strongly with a national TV rating of 27.2% versus “Coffee Prince” with only 11.3% November 14, 2014 – Friday Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / Mga Kwento Ni Marc Logan (Replay) (0.6%) vs. Alisto! (Replay) (0.6%) Umagang Kay…

“MMK” will continue to touch viewers’ hearts through an empowering drama episode this Saturday (November 22) starring Sunshine Cruz. Sunshine will portray the role of Cynthia, a loving wife and mother who puts her family’s welfare over her happiness. She wants her family intact so much that she endures her miserable life with her abusive husband who is unreasonably jealous, overprotective, and possessive even with their children. Will Cynthia find the courage to stand up for her children when she discovers they have become victims of domestic abuse by their own father? Also part of the episode are Gardo Verzosa,…

The “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) episode featuring the story of honesty, hope, and survival of a prisoner in Tacloban named Jomar (played by Ejay Falcon) — who voluntarily returned to prison after helping his family when super typhoon Yolanda struck their province — was the most-watched weekend TV program in the Philippines. Based on data from Kantar Media last Saturday (November 15), “MMK” garnered a national TV rating of 30.7%, or 8 points higher than the score of GMA’s “Magpakailanman” (23%). Aside from winning the TV ratings game, the episode also dominated Twitter as its official hashtag #MMKTacloban became one…