Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Famous Hollywood Stars Graces Magazine Cover (2)

:: Vanity Fair presents: Angelina Jolie
:: Gwyneth Paltrow - "Harper's Bazaar" July 2008
:: Anne Hathaway Parades Onto The Scene

:: Danity Kane get In Touch with their bikinis

:: Hayden Christensen and Friend Brighten Up GQ Style Italy

:: Charlie Sheen's very OK Wedding Pictures

KC CONCEPCION in Her Debut Album ‘CASSANDRA’

KC Concepcion has just released her debut album called Cassandra which she simply describe as “something that you can bring anywhere and listen to without stressing out.”

Cassandra is a collection of original compositions and some revivals specially arranged for KC’s music style.

Included in the album are 80’s hits I Melt With You, Just Can’t Get Enough; Imagine by John Lennon; It Must Have Been Love by Roxette; Umbrella by Rihanna; Doo Bee Doo (South African hit song), Imposible and Breathe, an original composition by Raimund Marasigan of Sandwich.

The album is now available nationwide and is produced by Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

"I Think it's Part of a Demolition Job against Juday." - ALFIE LORENZO's Reaction to Judy Ann's Meralco Infomercial

Alarmed by the negative reaction generated by the infomercial, Judy Ann's manager Alfie Lorenzo had an interview with dzBB's Mike Enriquez yesterday, June 3.

"Hindi ko alam iyan. Hindi ako kinausap. Kasi paalis na sila Juday noon nung nag-text na lang yung secretary niyang si Jane. Sabi niya, may humabol pong komersyal. Pabaon daw sa Europe,"
revealed Alfie to Mike.

The controversial talent manager—who recently got involved in a verbal tussle with ABS-CBN's talent arm Star Magic—expressed fear that the ad might severely tarnish his ward's public image. He even hinted that the infomercial could be part of a bigger plan to discredit Juday before the public.

"I think it's part of a demolition job. I think bahagi iyan ng demolition job against Judy Ann Santos," stressed Alfie.

While Alfie acknowledged the faith and trust given by Meralco to Judy Ann in addressing the sensitive issue, the veteran manager couldn't help but worry that the damage inflicted on the actress's career might be too serious for them to handle.

"Iyong galit ng mga tao sa Meralco, baka naman sa kanya mapunta at magtagumpay na sila na mapabagsak si Judy Ann, so may pag-asa na silang mapasikat ang ibang artista nila [ABS-CBN]."

At this point, Alfie cannot wait for Judy Ann to come home to face the entire controversy. "Ibigay naman natin ang side niya," he pleadingly requested.

JUDY ANN SANTOS' Controversial MERALCO Infomercial

For appearing in an advertisement defending Meralco and explaining the controversial system's loss matter, actress Judy Ann Santos might find her rosy career plunging together with the beleaguered power company.

Yesterday, June 3, the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC), made a call asking the public to boycott all of Judy Ann's films and television series in response to her latest infomercial favoring Meralco.

Leading the call was VACC Chairman Dante Jimenez alongside 28 non-government organizations. Jimenez branded Judy Ann's statement in the said commercial as a "lie" and an elaborate attempt by the Lopezes to save face.

In the said TV ad, Juday is shown defending Meralco's action of passing on system's loss to the consumers, arguing that the said practice is a valid one.

The system's loss issue is the latest addition to Meralco's alleged "overcharging" habit against its consumers.

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) chief legal counsel and spokesperson Estrella Elamparo also criticized the said advertisement, calling it "a desperate attempt to shore up Meralco's sagging reputation."

"Meralco is now sputtering on an empty tank," she said. Elamparo showed sympathy for Juday by saying that the popular actress and in-demand product endorser is just a "captive talent" of ABS-CBN, which literally puts her under the mercy of the network's executives.


Tuesday, June 3, 2008

So Who is Betty La Fea's ARMANDO?

Ilang linggo na rin ang nakalilipas pagkatapos i-announce ng ABS-CBN na ang young actress na si Bea Alonzo ang siyang gagaganap sa title role sa Yo Soy Betty La Fea. Kung matatandaan, ilang pangalan din ng Kapamilya female stars ang lumitaw na kinu-consider to play the role of Betty, kabilang na sina Valerie Concepcion, Anne Curtis, at Angel Locsin.

Ayon sa mga taga-PR deparment ng ABS-CBN, posibleng by mid-July na ito magsisimulang ipalabas, pagkatapos ng Lobo nina Piolo Pascual at Angel Locsin.

The original Betty La Fea of Colombia was dubbed and broadcasted in different countries such as India, Lithuania, Malaysia, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, China, among others. Kaya naman ang Betty La Fea na yata ang isa sa may pinakamaraming bansa na napanood at na-dub.

At ngayon, ang Kapamilya Network ang nakakuha ng rights para gawan ito ng remake sa Pilipinas.

Kung naging matagal bago ang announcement noon ng ABS-CBN kung sino ang gaganap sa role na Betty La Fea, tila gayundin ang nagaganap sa pagpili ng leading man ng naturang soap—si Armando, the smart, handsome, and educated president of Eco Moda kung saan magtatrabaho si Betty.

Last Sunday, June 1, marami ang nag-abang at naghintay sa ASAP '08 dahil ia-announce na raw kung sino ang gaganap na Armando. Pero hanggang sa matapos ang ASAP ‘08, walang pahayag na naganap.

Yesterday, June 2, hindi maiwasang maging usap-usapan ang pangyayari at kung sino nga ba talaga ang mahiwagang aktor na napili ng ABS-CBN management.

Ilang Kapamilya actors ang sinasabing matunog daw o siyang napag-uusapan na posibleng napili bilang leading man ni Bea. Kung pagbabasehan daw ang character ni Armando, definitely ay dapat na executive-looking at mas matanda ito kesa kay Bea.

Tila unanimous choice, even from the entertainment press, na si Aga Muhlach ang maging Armando. Marami ang umaasang si Aga ang ia-announce sa ASAP ‘08 last Sunday. Pero nandoon ang malaking tanong kung willing and able na ba si Aga to do a teleserye this time?

Next is Gabby Concepcion. Pero mabilis ding nabubura ang possibility of Gabby as Armando dahil alam naman ng lahat na he's now busy taping his first teleserye for the Kapamilya Network, ang Iisa Pa Lamang with Claudine Barretto.

Then, nandiyan din si Diether Ocampo na isa rin sa maituturing na leading man among the younger generation of ABS-CBN. Pero tulad ni Gabby, Diether is also part of Iisa Pa Lamang.

Hindi rin nawawala ang pangalan ni Jake Cuenca. Among the Kapamilya male stars, si Jake ang matagal nang natapos ang primetime series—ang Palos. So far, wala pang sinasabing bago niyang show. Bukod dito, may mga balita ring lumalabas that Jake's next leading lady could be Bea dahil sa sinasabing movie sa Star Cinema na pagtatambalan nilang dalawa.

Pero hindi pa man, mukhang dapat nang i-out ang pangalan ni Jake sa listahan ng mga possible Kapamilya actors na puwedeng gumanap as Armando. From a source, nakumpirma na hindi ang Betty La Fea ang next project ni Jake, but another series na ang young actor pa rin ang bida.

Ngayon, muling bumabalik ang pangalan ni John Lloyd Cruz as Armando. May mga nagsasabi kasi na sa mga young actors, John Lloyd will still fit for the role. Bukod pa rito, subok na ang tambalan nila ni Bea. May lumalabas pa raw kasi na tatapusin lang ang isinu-shoot na movie ni John Lloyd with Sarah Geronimo and after that, announcement na.

Pero meron ding lumalabas na balita na paghihiwalayin muna pansamantala sina Bea at John Lloyd bilang onscreen partners.

Sa kakaisip ng mga aktor na posibleng mag-portray ng Armando, maging ang pangalan ng Kapuso star na si Richard Gomez ay lumabas. Wala raw imposible kung ang hinahanap talaga ng Kapamilya Network ay same status of Gabby and Aga. In fact, magiging maingay pa raw ito dahil balik Kapamilya na naman ang aktor.

But then again, mukhang imposible ang analysis ng ilan about Goma dahil, at present, kasama siya sa cast ng Codename: Asero, kung saan siya ang main kontrabida ni Richard Gutierrez.

It seems the list is endless. Not until of course may announcement na ngang ibibigay ang ABS-CBN.

Ang tanong:
Kasama nga kaya sa mga nabanggit na pangalan ng mga aktor ang gaganap na Armando o may isang hindi gaanong nababanggit ang pangalan ang siya palang mapipili ng ABS-CBN?

Hopefully ay masagot na ang katanungang ito sa malapit na panahon.


Source: PhilippinePortal

Upcoming KAPUSO SHOWS: Kim Sam Soon, LaLola, Gagambino, Survivor Philippines and Asero

In celebration of GMA-7's 58th Anniversary, they've lined up only the best Kapuso shows for you.

Watch the teaser trailer below:


Monday, June 2, 2008

Indie Watch: "KASAMBAHAY" Premieres June 28 at UP Diliman

Watching old-school Pinoy horror movies had a great impact on Julius Roden when he was growing up. Even though special effects used back then were still crude, they proved to be effective in scaring the audience--a style that will be revived by the 26-year-old producer, writer and director of Kasambahay.

This new horror flick was created by Julius to pay tribute to the horror films made during the ‘70s and ‘80s. He points out that the cinematography, soundtrack, ADR (additional dialogue recording) and overall presentation of the scenes were all influenced heavily by films made in the past.

Julius of Pagilas Entertainment Productions works as an English tutor to Koreans. According to him, the proceeds of Kasambahay will be used to fund Pinoy Telenovelas Productions, which aims to provide the salary of part-time English tutors for Filipino children, high school students, and even adults.

Synopsis:
Cathee (Alyne Torres) has declined her longtime boyfriend's marriage proposal and the chance to migrate to Canada. Instead, she chose to stay in the Philippines to help other English tutors get high paying jobs. Meanwhile, one of her online English tutors Sally (Lydia Durian) has been suffering from a failing marriage. Cathee and Sally will then discover a series of horrific and terrifying events.

Date: June 28, 2008
Venue: Cine Adarna, UP Film Institute, UP Diliman, Quezon City
For ticket inquiries, please call 7091473.

Watch trailer below: