Author: Rafful Pagarigan
Before the dominance of reality TV shows, Koreanovelas and even Telefantasyas, a genre took the whole country by storm, a chapter in Philippine Primetime TV that no one expected to happen. The Primetime Anime invasion. Being tagged as The Philippines’ Anime Authority, GMA Network offered an alternative to primetime viewing when telenovelas and latinovelas were lording the ratings game. GMA Network was clever to go an unfamiliar route and gave the viewers something different and unexpected. Known for their counter programming technique, they resurrected the world’s biggest animes and dubbed them in Tagalog to suit the taste of local viewers.…
She may not be the typical mestiza looking or chinita idol everyone is used to. She may not have that silky long straight hair that every leading lady should have. She may not have that fair skin everyone desries to have. In fact, she is defying what Filipino female celebrities should look like. She is your extraordinaily beautfiul Filipina looking actress and her name is LOVI POE. This 26 year old actress started her career as a Kristal in the hit primetime series Bakekang in 2006. She was paired with Cogie Domingo. She tried teeny bopper roles in several Kapuso…
In the history of local showbiz, building a loveteam has always been a hit or a miss but for some cases like the recent success of ALDUB and in the tradition of DONGYAN, MELASON, KATHNIEL, some can’t help but think. If others made it, who didn’t? These are some of the loveteams who, we think could have made it a little but farther but got separated prematurely. KIMERALD Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson – They were the first loveteam and probably the most popular teens that came out of the Big Brother house. The original Teen King and Queen or…
Alden Richards dubbed as GMA’s Primetime Prince, Pambansang Bae and Pambansang Dimples has always been the fantasy of girls and girls at heart. He is every inch of your prince charming, knight in shinning armor. He has been paired with Louise delos Reyes and did shows and commercials together. While the pairing seemed good, it lacked the mass appeal and eventually the network decided to separate them from each other. Alden was then paired with the Primetime Queen Marian Rivera for the TV show Carmela but everybody knows the pairing was not meant to last. GMA was having a hard…
GMA Network, the Philippines most awarded TV network has once again proven it’s strength in the international global arena. The network is not only reaping success financially but also making waves not just locally but internationally making it this year’s biggest winner at the recently concluded 2015 US International Film & Video Festivals bringing home 7 medals and 13 certificates for its News and Entertainment programs. The US International Film & Video Festivals is one of the most respected award giving bodies since since 1967. Recognizing the excellence in relation to Education, Corporate, Documentary and Entertainment. One of 2014’s most successful…
After the much sensationalized labor concern raised by TAG, the Chairman and CEO of GMA Nerwork is all smiles lately as he officially announced that the company’s financial performance from January to May has significantly increased and has outperformed the Q1 of 2014. The 11% imporvement from last year’s first quarter is what’s making Mr. Gozon beam in delight. In his speech last Saturday during the Kapuso Family Day, he proudly mentioned how happy he is with the outcome. He described GMA-7 as booming, “Not just good but booming!” Gozon is predicting positive results to continue to happen as the…
GMA Network is known for their innovative, daring and bold moves when it comes to their programming. The network is known for setting new trends and redefining TV ha its of Filipinos all over the world and it’s Sunday lineup is not an exception. Rumors have been everywhere that the current Sunday lineup will change specifically it’s noontime programming so before this happens, let’s take a look at how GMA redefined Sunday viewing with it’s unforgettable shows. “GMA Supershow” hosted by The Master Showman German Moreno started airing last May 7, 1978. It gave German the avenue to launch the careers of…
Rivalry is needed to bring out the best in every person. Competition is needed to bring out your best potential. In showbiz, if you don’t have a rival, you are irrelevant. We have listed the most epic rivalries from past to present. Rooted from the 70’s up to the present, there’s no denying, Philippine showbiz’ ultimate rivalry is the Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos rivalry. It has always been about mass appeal and talent vs. Beauty and talent. They have always been pitted against each other but the movie project TBird at Ako united these 2 supernovas. Nora Aunor also…
AVISALA, ENCANTADIKS! In it’s 10th year anniversary, we are celebrating the most loved, the grandest and the most unforgettable telefantasya on Philippine TV, ENCANTADIA. The epic series was dubbed as the most ambitious and the most expensive local tv show at the time it was aired in May 2, 2005. It launched the careers of Diana Zubiri as a wholesome actress, Karylle as a dramatic actress, Iza Calzado as a premiere leading lady and Sunshine Dizon as one if not the best bida kontrabida of her generation. They gave life to the characters of the 4 Sanggres in the kingdom…
GMA Drama, the makers of the timeless classics Villa Quintana, Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin and Kung Mawawala Ka to the epic TV shows Mulawin, Darna, Encantadia and Marimar to the very brave and award-winning My Husband’s Lover, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real and Rhodora X comes a new breed of dramas this 2015 that will captivate your hearts once again. They have gathered some of local TV’s brightest stars to give you world-class entertainment with superb acting and brilliant storytelling. Marimar 2015 – The modern day retelling of a lovestory of a poor girl and a rich guy. In pursuit to…
Marian Rivera’s 3-year reign as FHM’s Sexiest comes to an end this 2015 as she has decided not to compete due to her prgnancy. She will definitely pass on the crown to her successor as this year’s sexiest. In a country blessed with so much beauty, who will wear this year’s crown and walk on stage in a room filled with testosterone charged species? As of this writing, here are the top 6 contenders in this year’s sexiest poll: 1. Ellen Adarna – The Pasion De Amor star is currently getting the spotlight she truly deserves as she is leading…
Regine Velasquez. Marian Rivera. Heart Evangelista. Jennylyn Mercado. Lovi Poe. Carla Abellana. Queens. But what do they have in common? All were once a princess. If I were a Kapuso, I would place my money on the movies they make, TV shows they are in, products they endorse, concerts they hold and magazines they pose for. Here are the Seven Up-and-Upcoming Queens of GMA Network 1. Barbie Forteza – She is currently the Tween Queen of GMA. Being honed not just as a teen idol but a long time serious actress. She has won awards from credible award-giving bodies at a…
In the very competitive world of ABS-CBN and it’s galaxy of stars, there are some who will twinkle but there are only a chosen few who will emerge as the brightest. In the tradition of unforgettable loveteams of Juday-Piolo, Marvin-Jolina and Rico-Claudine, we have our eyes set on the biggest ABS-CBN loveteams and why they are on top. The question is, who will emerge the brighest and last the longest. Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo (KathNiel) Dubbed as the Teen King and Queen of this generation. They’ve had numerous hit TV shows and blockbuster movies under their belt. This 2015,…