Author: JE CC
Local television teemed with ambition and extravagance in 2023, and while the mer migration to newer and non-linear platforms, continued to chip traditional television’s viewership, it does not feel right at all to say, the past year did not bring any viewing delight. That’s what the highest rated TV finales seem to suggest. From traditional soap operas to TV shows whose themes and even looks, defied local conventions, Philippine television took it up a notch to keep local viewing alive. That’s probably the reason why many of the year’s most memorable shows also registered the highest people ratings on local…
This new primetime romance drama does not necessarily introduce a twist to a formula, but it delivers with an irresistible mix of drama, angst and spice, enough to keep you on the edge of your seat. There is an unfamiliar but mesmerizing flair in how new Kapuso primetime drama. Asawa Ng Asawa Ko, is executed; scenes are polished, and the camera lenses make the best out of the show’s picturesque millieu. This kind of stylishness, which is rare in the local setting, adds a much-needed flavor to the already compelling plot, in which the characters are made to play. Thanks…
It turned out the timeslot-shuffling was an excellent choice for both Linlang and Can’t Buy Me Love, as the two shows went on to dominate their respective timeslots on primetime. Just a day after its much-talked about and record-breaking free TV premiere, Linlang The Teleserye Version soared higher in the ratings game, on its second day, logging a 9.9 people rating versus rival show, Love.Die.Repeat.’s 7.4 (linear telecast), according to Nielsen Philippines. That effectively erased the record it set the previous day, when it posted a 9.0 people rating, the highest among piloting ABS-CBN show on the second primetime slot, since the…
While the Kapamilya noontime show is already lucky for finding a new home on GTV, there is a downside to it and the netizens are the one noticing it first. Are Kapamilya stars allowed to promote their shows on It’s Showtime, which since July 1 last year, has been airing on GMA Network’s second free-to-air channel, GTV? Well, that depends. While Kapamilya stars seem to be allowed to promote their movies and online series or TV shows made for streaming platforms, it appears they can not promote shows that are directly going against Kapuso shows airing on GMA channels. That’s…
The new Kapuso drama thriller is everything a Pinoy revenged-themed soap opera can be, except it has a mystical twist! Derrick Monasterio and new Kapuso Afternoon princess, Elle Villanueva, returns to Afternoon Prime. After their onscreen partnership (one that led to a real-life romance), debuted in 2022 via Return to Paradise, the couple is back to mesmerize GMA Network’s daytime viewers. Banking on the strong affinity of local audience to stories of this genre, the series soars through elements of thriller and mysticism, adding an absorbing new flavor, to a well-loved and enduring formula. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mLb5ARNea0 In Makiling, the story unfolds…
The Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino-starrer officially made its television debut, after delivering a massive success on streaming platforms, last year. Linlang The Teleserye Version is off to a great start. Last night, January 22, the series premiered on TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and other Kapamilya platforms, earning a very impressive 9.0 people rating, according to Nielsen Philippines. The series now holds the record of the highest rating for a piloting Kapamilya show, on the second primetime slot (after FPJ’s Batang Quiapo), since the ABS-CBN franchise denial in May 2020. Previous record was held by the KathNiel series, 2 Good…
The award-winning actress has been blessed with an uninterrupted streak of projects under ABS-CBN, since the pandemic. Actress Rosanna Roces, values the trust ABS-CBN has been giving her for years. Since joining FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano in 2020, she landed more roles including Criselda in Pirapirasong Paraiso, which is set to conclude in a few weeks. She will be seen next, in a more important role, in the upcoming Piolo Pascual starrer and Dreamscape Entertainment production, Pamilya Sagrado. Roces regards her work at ABS-CBN with utmost respect, that she did not speak ill of it during the election time, despite her…
The widely-acclaimed series ended on a high note, and not without igniting discussions on the often-neglected social issues concerning teenage life. Social issues, especially those confronted by the young, have been perennially tackled in both mainstream and independent media. That said, it’s hard to say if we’ve seen many shows tackling such issues, with depth and conviction, enough to open conversations on teenage pregnancy, mental health, substance and alcohol abuse, sexual identity, and other similar concerns that continue to plague the youth of today. Not to discredit the efforts and success of previous similar shows, but Senior High is truly…
The new record obliterates the identical previous records posted by Dirty Linen on August 8, 2023, The Broken Marriage Vow on June 3, 2022, and Init Sa Magdamag on July 15, 2021. Ahead of its highly-anticipated finale episode this Friday, January 19, Kapamilya suspense and teen drama, Senior High pulled off a new milestone in the ratings game, posting a remarkable 6.5 people rating on Thursday, January 18. This effectively obliterates the record set by Init Sa Magdamag, The Broken Marriage Vow and Dirty Linen, which all registered a peak people rating of 6.2 on July 15, 2021, June 3, 2022…
The series ends on Friday, January 19 on a high note, leaving a lasting imprint and a cautionary tale for viewers to ponder upon. After more than 4 months on air, Senior High finally bids adieu on air, but not without delivering a compelling spectacle. From the kilig moments shared by some unexpected partnerships and the ones viewers have always rooted for in the series, to countless relatable themes, that brought to light various teenage issues, the series teemed with a spectacle never-before-seen on primetime. There have been several attempts to serve audience with similar stories in the past, but…
Television studios and various production companies took the challenge of diversifying the local entertainment scene, with both fresh concepts and tested-and-proven formulas in 2023. While it’s tempting to suggest that Philippine television fell short of keeping audiences from migrating to newer sources such as streaming and other VOD platforms, new stories nevertheless took spotlight, and at the same time, traditional ones continued to inspire and delight viewers, as reflected by the ratings they achieved throughout the year. GMA Network remained the dominant force in local television, but ABS-CBN and its partners provided exciting titles to keep the Kapuso Network from…
The Star Circle Quest alumnus had small to major appearances in three of the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, produced and distributed by Star Cinema. ‘The Hows of Us’, ‘Hello, Love Goodbye’, and now ‘Rewind. Think of a category that these three Filipino films fall under. You’re right that they’re all produced by Star Cinema, the biggest movie outfit in the country, and that they’re all mega blockbuster releases! Amusingly, all these films also featured Joross Gamboa! In Hello Love, Goodbye, he played Jim, one of Alden Richards’ best buddies. In The Hows of Us, he had a small role…
The stars who made surprising impact in 2023 are all exemplary in the way they made us look and appreciate film, television, and the art of performing in general, differently. These artists broke away from the pack and introduced themselves through sheer wit, charm, and talent, allowing us to know them finally, after being in the sidelines of showbiz, before their unexpected but thoroughly deserved ascent. Made to soar by their singular and unforgettable performances on television or in film, these stars stood out from the rest, and won audiences across different platforms, enough to convince us they will make…
2023 was definitely a year of boldness and brilliance for local entertainment, as a number of stars left both critics and regular audiences in awe of their spectacular performances, that defied conventions and expectations. With the pandemic already over, the local entertainment scene joined the rest of the world in fully recovering from the debilitating impact that made the industry come to a standstill. It’s tempting to say that’s the same case for everybody, but what the past year suggests, is that we are definitely headed to the right direction, that is to a point when everything is normal, or…
Kapamilya primetime shows, Cant Buy Me Love and Senior High are among the most remarkable winners in the local TV ratings game, last Thursday, December 21, which daw the entire Primetide Bida lineup (except news), winning their respective time slots versus their Kapuso rivals. Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (a.k.a. DonBelle)’s first series on primetime, made history on Thursday, after setting a brand new all time high people rating of 9.7 (Nielsen Philippines), the highest ever achieved by any Kapamilya on its time slot, since the ABS-CBN franchise denial, more than three years ago. The new record obliterated the old record set by…
A rising talent seems to be having trouble in creating a mark in a new field of entertainment she just ventured into, but blame could be all hers. As the entire planet moves into full recovery from the debilitating impact of the pandemic, opportunities grow for everyone. That’s true for the entertainment scene, which has made leaps and bounds of progress, since going to a standstill, more than three years ago. In the local scene, proof can be observed in the return of moviegoers to cinemas, as well as the growth in number of new titles getting produced. This same…