Barbie Forteza And David Licauco Star In Ben&Ben’s “The Way You Look At Me” Music Video

Following the digital release of Ben&Ben’s impressive cover of “The Way You Look At Me” just last January, Universal Records Philippines is set to unveil its official music video this March, as part of the label’s epic 20th year anniversary tribute to OPM hitmaker and Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista.

Every single #BarDa fans out there are in for a lovely treat as two of the biggest and sought-after young stars of today will be starring in this visual spectacle.

Barbie Forteza and David Licauco are bringing their acting prowess and undeniable star power to the music video that depicts a melancholic tale of love and loss.

“It’s as if my heart knows you’re the missing piece” — perhaps is one of the most amorous lines in “The Way You Look At Me”. But what if that missing piece isn’t going to be found or will never return again?

REEL DEAL: This Time I'll Be Sweeter REVIEW

It was meant to be that Ken Chan and Barbie Forteza will explore beyond their successful TV series and bring their loveteam to a new heights by starring in their own movie.  The "KenBie" loveteam brings Barbie and Ken of Pinoy showbiz in a new Regal Entertainment Film, This Time I'll Be Sweeter.

Their love team brought their fans together and made them very lovable and even trending in social media. This is also brings a lot of young stars like Jai, Thea, Kim, and Hiro. It was also a first film for most of them and gives the debut movie break for KenBie.

As a promising love team for the Kapuso network, they made waves a Billie and Yuan, now they represent a more mature version of themselves as Tristan and Erika and go beyond the teen roles and eventually grew up into young adults.

There are also a number of veteran actors for this movie like Yayo Aguila, Niel Ryan Sese, Ray Abellana and Ara Mina which guides the young actors playing as their friends and family. As the title suggest, it will be a story of heartbreak and reconciliation, and how thing can go from OK to really bad. The question would still be is the choice to loving or the risk of getting hurt all over again.

Barbie Forteza teams up with Aljur Abrenica this Saturday in Maynila

This Saturday (June 22), Kapuso tween star Barbie Forteza teams up with Kapuso Hunk Aljur Abrenica in an episode entitled Tibok at First Sight of the weekend series Maynila. 

Currently playing the role of Karen in the primetime series Anna Karenina, the Tween Queen plays the role of Abby who was raised by her spinster aunt to be an extremely conservative and anti-social girl.

Abby’s world changes when she meets Mark (Aljur Abrenica), an upperclassman, in college. Abby enjoys the attention she gets from Mark to the extent that she goes against her aunt’s wishes when it comes to dealing with boys. Soon, Abby finds out that Mark has a girlfriend.

How will this change Abby’s view on dealing with boys? Will she be able to mend her broken heart?

Don’t miss the story of Abby and Mark in Maynila airing every Saturday morning right after Sarap Diva.

MODESS® Gives Young Girls the Chance to Make Their Move and Break Stereotypes with “GIRL, TALK”

To culminate the nationwide campaign, “Your Voice, Your Move,” MODESS® Philippines today unveiled at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City a special edition publication called “Girl, Talk” – a compilation of messages for the country’s leaders from teen girls who were too young to vote in the recent elections. The clincher? These books will be delivered to the offices of our senators for their serious consideration.

Celebrating the launch of “Girl, Talk”, a compilation of ‘shoutouts’ for the country’s leaders from young teenage girls:   (from left) Johnson & Johnson Senior Brand Manager Karen Co ,youth leaders  Eligh Yu (Founder, Leaders International Christian School) , Rachel Racelis (Professor, University of Makati) and Pauline Miranda (Chairperson, UP Diliman College of Education Council);   Campaign Lead and Modess Assistant Brand Manager Nikka Arcilla, JJPI Marketing Director Tina Sabarre, and Modess Celebrity Ambassadors Barbie Forteza, Bea Binene and Louise delos Reyes

“Sana bigyan nila ng pansin ang mga kabataang nasa kalye,” said Joyce.

“Hopefully we can have enough equipment like books, electric fans, and desks in every school,” said Yssa.

Deannie says: “Lahat ng sinasabi ng running senators ay importante sa tao. So, sana lahat din ay galing sa puso.”

GMA Artists Anliven The Kids of Region 3 at the Mind Museum

May 28, 2013, GMA artists - Joyce Ching, Barbie Forteza and Krystal Reyes graced the event of Children’s Hour at the Mind Museum to spend time with 220 children from various socially oriented organizations in Region 3. “Basta isipin nyo lang na kaya nyo yan sa kahit anong pinagdadaanan nyo sa buhay” said Barbie Forteza while giving their words of encouragement. Despite of their busy schedules the teen Kapuso stars were still able to spend time with the kids and cheered them up. They are sharing their blessings by reaching out and being role models.

MUSIC LYF: Barbie Forteza BlogCon

We all know Barbie Forteza as one of GMA Networks teen star who is loved by many fans and have starred in many shows. Now she ventures on another talent which appeals to her generation and also shows her versatility as an artist.

She is launching her self titled album under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) with both covers and original tracks that is a perfect mix of sounds that everyone can enjoy. In the recent BlogCon with her, she was very bubbly and shared what is doing right now which is shooting for her new soap "Anna Karen Nina" where she plays the role of Karen , previously played by Sunshine Dizon. 

She also done a little rap for the group which is something that she does not do usually but impressive I could say. Regarding  the "rivalry" between her and Bea Binene, who have also launched her album with a different record label, is not a big deal for her since she and Bea are friends.

Derrick Monasterio admits getting jealous of Joshua Dionisio

Teen kapuso star Derrick Monasterio admitted that he sometimes feels jealous of fellow teen actor Joshua Dionisio, the former on-screen partner and rumored suitor of Barbie Forteza, who is Derrick's co-star in the afternoon series, "Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa."

Derrick made the admission last week when he and Barbie engaged in a Live Chat with their fans online via GMA Network's web portal www.gmanetwork.com.

An online chatter asked whether Derrick feels jealous of Joshua.  The teen actor answered the question out loud, albeit succinctly: "Opo. Minsan."

MUSIC LYF:Tween Star Barbie Forteza Signs Record Deal With MCA Music

GMA artist and tween star Barbie Forteza joins the number 1 music company in the Philippines MCA Music as one of its recording artists. She recently signed a record deal which was witnessed by MCA Music President Ricky Ilacad and its executives Wilson Cruz (Marketing and Sales Director), Kiko Guevarra (Artist and Repertoire Manager) and Mark Bonifacio (OPM Label Manager) as well as GMA Artist Center Head Arsi Baltazar and Contracts Administration Section Manager Vic Del Rosario. 

Forteza now belongs to MCA Music’s growing roster of OPM artists which includes popular solo acts like King of Acoustic Pop Nyoy Volante, Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina and It Girl Solenn Heussaff as well as top-notch bands Urbandub, Pupil, Franco, Chicosci, Tanya Markova and Pedicab. It is also home to the most in-demand international artists like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey, Psy (Gangnam Style), Maroon5, Greyson Chance, Nicki Minaj, The Wanted, One Republic, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and many more.

GMA Films’ ‘The Road’ out in DVD, Blu-ray this July

If you think the thrill brought about by GMA Films' (@GMAFilms) 2011 movie "The Road" (@OfficialTheRoad) is over, you're dead wrong!

After sending chills down the spine of Filipino movie viewers in November 2011 and invading the mainstream U.S.market last May, the Yam Laranas (@yamlaranas) thriller is coming out in DVD and Blu-ray formats in the United Statesnext month.

In a phone conversation with the film's director Yam Laranas, he explained that both the regular DVD and the Blu-ray formats will contain additional features apart from the main film, although the Blu-ray will have more features including the complete "The Making of The Road" video.

The DVD and Blu-ray editions will be available in Amazon, Wal-Mart, Red Box and all DVD outlets in the U.S.

Jillian Warde and Mona Louise Rey lead GMA’s newest fantasy drama "Luna Blanca"

Two of GMA Network’s talented and lovable child superstars – Jillian Warde and Mona Louise Rey – are all set to captivate the hearts of Filipino viewers as they headline the upcoming drama series – LUNA BLANCA. 

This Kapuso offering, which is another supreme creation of the Entertainment TV Group, is the first primetime bet of the network for the second quarter of 2012. With an all-star cast and top-notch production values, Luna Blanca will premiere on May 21 replacing Biritera on GMA Telebabad. 

The network innovates once more with Luna Blanca which is considered to be the very first multi-generation drama on Philippine Television. This groundbreaking production will run for 3 generations with a different lineup of actors to topbill each generation’s tale. Jillian and Mona will lead the cast members of the Luna Blanca’s young generation and their characters in the second generation will be played by teen stars Barbie Forteza and Bea Binene. For the third generation, the adult characters of Luna and Blanca will be portrayed by Heart Evangelista and Bianca King, respectively. 

Bea Binene Belies Rumoured ‘Rift’ With Fellow Tweenstar Barbie Forteza

Bea Binene, the lead star of GMA’s afternoon fantasy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, belied rumours that she and fellow “tweenstar” Barbie Forteza are not in good terms.  In fact, she said that they are “very good friends.”  

“Hindi ko nga alam kung saan nanggaling ‘yung mga issues na ‘yan na magkaaway kami ni Barbie or something.  Pero kami, we’re very very good friends.  We’re very OK, and sa set walang ilangan, walang something,” Bea said in an interview. 

Bea and Barbie are going to star as twins in GMA’s upcoming fantasy-drama series Luna Blanca, which according to the network’s press release is a sequel to Luna Mystika, a 2008 fantasy series starring Heart Evangelista. 

“Ako dito si Luna, kakambal ako ni Barbie at meron akong anino.  So ang character ko dito jolly, playful, mabait, masiyahin,” shared Bea. 

Filipino stars shine in The Road’s U.S. red carpet premiere

At 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 9 (U.S. time), the stars of GMA Films’ 2011 horror film The Road walked down the red carpet and posed for the foreign media covering the film’s Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere held at the majestic Arclight Theater in Los Angeles, California.  

The Yam Laranas film, which received rave reviews from both the local and foreign press and even caught the attention of the New York Times, is set to be commercially released in the U.S. and Canada beginning May 11 (May 12 in the Philippines) through a distribution deal between GMA Films and US-based film distribution company Freestyle Releasing.

Among those in attendance were cast members Marvin Agustin, Rhian Ramos, Alden Richards, and Derrick Monasterio together with GMA Films President Anna Teresa Gozon-Abrogar, Freestyle Presidents Susan Jackson and Mark Borde, GMA Films Project Director Joey Abacan, and the film’s director Yam Laranas.

REEL DEAL: The Road NEWS

The U.S. theatrical trailer of GMA Films’ “The Road” became no. 1 among the most popular trailers in iTunes starting 5pm LA time (April 23)  or 8am Manila (April 24).  In the screen capture below, “The Road’s” trailer was at the number 1 spot followed by the trailer of “The Avengers.” As the Road hit US Theaters this May 2012.

REEL DEAL: The Road - Marvin Agustin SPOTLIGHT and List of US Theaters

MARVIN AGUSTIN shines in "THE  To hit US & Canada theaters May 11!!!

The Road is a psychological-horror film directed by Yam Laranas, and starring Carmina Villaroel, Marvin Agustin, Rhian Ramos and TJ Trinidad.  

The film was released in the Philippines by GMA Films on November 30, 2011 and will be commercially released in the United States by Freestyle Releasing on May 11, 2012. It will also be the third Filipino film to be distributed internationally by an American film studio after Genghis Khan (released by United Artists in 1953) and Small Voices (released by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2002).

The Road is about a 12 year-old cold case which is reopened when three teenagers went missing in an abandoned road. In the course of the investigation, deeper and gruesome stories of abduction and murders are discovered. After more than two decades, the secrets and mysteries of the road are finally revealed and the spirit lingering the dark and desolate pathway is out to make sure nobody leaves alive.

Cast also includes Barbie Forteza, Derick Monasterio, Lexi Fernandez, Alden Richards, Louise delos Reyes, Ynna Asistio, Renz Valerio, Jacklyn Jose, John Regala, Lloyd Samartino, Gerald Madrid, Allan Paule, Dex Quindoza & Ana Abad Santos

REEL DEAL: Foreign media talk about GMA Films’ “The Road”

Nothing stands in the way of GMA Film's horror movie The Road as it paves the way for Filipino stars to walk the red carpets of Hollywood. This May, the Yam Laranas thriller will make a debut in cinemas across theUnited States after GMA Films reached a commercial distribution agreement with international film distribution outfit Freestyle Releasing. 

Nothing stands in the way of GMA Film's horror movie The Road as it paves the way for Filipino stars to walk the red carpets of Hollywood. This May, the Yam Laranas thriller will make a debut in cinemas across theUnited States after GMA Films reached a commercial distribution agreement with international film distribution outfit Freestyle Releasing. 

The US screening of The Road is also already making waves among the foreign media. The Hollywood Reporter, Fangoria.com, AllHorror.net, Bloody-Disgusting.com, FlickDaily.com, Variety.com and other print and online media outfits report that The Road will also be released in digital platforms on the same day of its theatrical debut. 

Meanwhile, HollywoodWireTap.com, reported that The Road is the first all-Filipino film to be released commercially in the mainstream market in the US, adding the movie is described by the international horror press as "one of the best horror films of the year."

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: The Road REVIEW

With local films today stilling clinging to comedy, drama and love stories, thriller movies has been left behind due to the lack of that special factor successful movie film has. And with many losing faith in the horror industry GMA Films, The Road takes us on a detour from conventional horror into a more darker movie. The movie transcends into 3 parts interconnected with each other with a different timeline. The thrill in this movie is not really with the gore but the story itself and the twisted characters that makes every scene not to be missed. It will leave you an impression that someone or something is watching you every time you drive at night or pass by a long dark road.