Prime Video releases full trailer, key art of its first Filipino Amazon Original movie, Ten Little Mistresses

The streaming giant breaks worldwide last Wednesday, February 1, the official trailer of Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida). 

Shown in the key art released to the media are the country’s top movie stars – Eugene Domingo, Christian Bables, Pokwang, Arci Muñoz, Carmi Martin, Agot Isidro, Kris Bernal, Sharlene San Pedro, Adrianna So, Kate Alejandrino, Iana Bernardez, Donna Cariaga, and John Arcilla.

Eugene Domingo Parodies History in iWant's "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 3" Series

After satirizing the indie film industry and the mainstream rom-com movie phenomenon, the creative duo behind the critically acclaimed “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” movies is back with another laugh-out-loud sequel that lampoons the making of a historical biopic, with Eugene Domingo reprising her lead role – a megalomaniacal and egotistical version of herself.

The latest in the popular trilogy – written by Chris Martinez and directed by Marlon Rivera – the seven-episode mockumentary series “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken” documents the step-by-step process in making a biopic. It starts streaming on iWant this July 17.

REEL DEAL: Barber's Tales (Mga Kwentong Barbero) Finally Will Be Shown In The Philippines!

Eugene Domingo goes into another challenging role with the latest movie from Jun Lana, Barber's Tales (Mga Kwentong Barbero) which after winning awards abroad will finally be shown here in the Philippines on August 2014. What is special about this film? Well there is indeed a long list of reasons which have earned the recognition of world.

The movie has participated in international film festivals namely 2013 Tokyo International Film Festival, 2013 Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 2014 Hong Kong International Film Festival, 2014 Undine Far East International Film Festival, and the 2014 Madrid International Film Festival. It also garnerd awards like 2013 Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum Best HAF Project, ARRI Award, Technicolor Award, Catapoolt Award, and 2014 Undine International Film Festival Audience Choice Crystal Mulberry Prize, and 2014 Madrid International Film Festival Nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Producer and Best Actress. Eugene also won Best Actress for the 2013 Tokyo International Film Festival.

REEL DEAL: Kimmy Dora Ang Kiyemeng Prequel REVIEW

Kimmy Dora has finally reached its final film, it both sad (knowing that everyone love these twins) and happy (for "upgrading" Pinoy Comedy Films to interesting and quality movies) for the franchise which concludes the trilogy with Kimmy Dora Ang Kiyemeng Prequel. Euegene Domingo proved her versatility and charm with the chaotic yet lovable twins Kimmy and Dora Godonghae.

I have to say that the trilogy is composed of different styles of comedy with slapstick, horror-comedy, black comedy, etc. found in a scene in the movie which would cater to all audiences. It would be fitting that it ends its franchise at the MMFF, which is the biggest movie festival in the country (well, movie lovers are either compelled to or authentically love the movie). As I belong to the one who loved the first (but not have seen the second), I made it part of the limited films I'll see for MMFF.

  

Now back to the Godonghae twins, which have won the hearts of the viewers and the first Pinoy film that was successful in doing promotion on social media, they kept the same strategy and finds new ways to keep viewers entertained. Production value is probably the most "bongga" among entries as it made cool effects and production design. And of course it would not be complete without the suprise cameos of stars which also includes the producer Piolo Pascual.

REEL DEAL MMFF 2013: Kmmy Dora (Ang Kiyemeng Prequel)

Kimmy and Dora Go Dong Hae are set to take us back to where it all started.

In 2009, the eloquent and adamant Kimmy and the very naive yet sweet Dora delighted everyone with a very hilarious and family-oriented blockbuster flick Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme. The exciting dual roles were portrayed by award-winning versatile actress, also tagged as “The Global Actess” and “Darling Of Asian Cinema” Eugene Domingo. Written by Chris Martinez and directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal under Spring Films.

The movie revolved around Kimmy and Dora’s battle for their business tycoon-father Luisito Go Dong Hae’s (Ariel Ureta) attention. Aside from the much coveted attention, Kimmy and Dora also battled it out to capture Johnson’s (Dingdong

Dantes) heart. Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme earned a whopping P100 million in just few weeks and currently owns a spot as one of the highest grossing films in the country. One of the cited factors for Kimmy Dora’s record-breaking success was its independent promotion and marketing efforts without any strong push from large mediums like TV. The movie took advantage of promoting on other platforms such as social media. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme was the successful sequel of the blockbuster giant in 2012. The sequel tackled twin’s horror-comedy quest for life and love. In this installment, Kimmy and Dora married Barry (Zanjoe Marudo) and Johnson (Dingdong Dantes) - their respective partners from part one. Most part of the movie was filmed in South Korea. The sequel also boosted enormous blockbuster returns and marked as one of the biggest players that year.

REEL DEAL: Tuhog SPOTLIGHT

Skylight Films and Star Cinema have again come together to put up meaningful yet unconventional movie with TUHOG. This one is a different kind of "tuhog" from what we would know maybe the sexy film. This one would be the most literal interpretation of the title. And who will be unfortunate characters who will be skewered like barbecue?

It would be the threesome of Leo Martinez (Tonio), Enchong Dee (Caloy) and Eugene Domingo (Fiesta) together in an unfortunate road accident that also brought them together. Tonio, is a retired employee which found his new hobby which is baking and invested his saving putting up one. Fiesta is a busy bus conductor and driver (sometimes) who makes a living to just survive and not live as it is meant to be. And Caloy, a young guy who is staring out to know and experience love and life itself.  In the trailer which I could say left everyone puzzled, even myself. 

Bea Binene, Kylie Padilla and Louise delos Reyes in a "tough" competition?

This Saturday, kapuso drama princesses Bea Binene, Kylie Padilla and Louise delos Reyes will be competing for the P500,000 cash prize in GMA's "Celebrity Bluff" game show hosted by Ms. Eugene Domingo.

To make the girls' challenge tougher, in-house celebrity bluffers Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola will try to confuse them with their bluffs. Joining Jose and Wally is versatile commedian Jon Santos a.k.a. "Lady Gaga."

Who among the three ladies will take home the cash prize?  Find that out this Saturday in "Celebrity Bluff" after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA-7.  

Check out "Celebrity Bluff"'s official fan page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CelebrityBluff

"Celebrity Bluff" pilot wins against 'TV Patrol', 'Deal' in TV ratings

GMA's new game show, Celebrity Bluff, hosted by Eugene Domingo, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, aired its pilot episode last Saturday, November 17.  The episode garnered 16.5% TV household ratings in viewer-rich Mega Manila besting its competing programs TV Patrol Weekend (12.7%) and Kapamilya Deal or No Deal (14.8%). This is according to data from the more trusted TV ratings provider Nielsen Television Audience Measurement.

Furthermore, based on the exact overlap ratings results, Celebrity Bluff got a household rating of 15.0% in Metro Manila against TV Patrol Weekend's 13.1%, and 17.8% against Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal's 13.5%.

Survivor Philippines grand winner Albert "Betong" Sumaya, Comedienne Chariz Solomon and Pop Singing Sensation Julie Anne San Jose were the celebrity contestants in Celebrity Bluff's pilot episode, while comedienne/impersonator Michelle O'Bombshell was the guest celebrity bluffer.

The "facts" and "bluffs" of "Celebrity Bluff"

Last Saturday, GMA launched its new game show Celebrity Bluff hosted by Eugene Domingo with Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola of the Jose and Wally comic duo.

In the said episode, Michelle O'Bombshell joined in the bluffing as guest.  The celebrity contestants were Survivor Philippines Ultimate Survivor Albert "Betong" Sumaya, Jr., Julie Anne San Jose and Chariz Solomon.

Ultimately, Betong won the jackpot prize of P500,000 after completing three thrilling rounds and answering the jackpot question correctly.

Celebrity Bluff premieres today on GMA 7

This November, GMA Network raises the bar in Philippine game shows with the premiere of Celebrity Bluff.

Three of the country’s biggest names in comedy unite in the much-awaited project – award-winning comedienne/actress Eugene Domingo as Celebrity Bluff host together with well-loved comic tandem of Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as the celebrity bluffers.

Celebrity Bluff will surely bring happier weekends to every household, as it is not just an ordinary game show. As Eugene Domingo puts it, “Masaya nang laruin, masarap pang panoorin. Kaya naman hindi dapat palampasin ang bawat episode na ihahain namin.”

Eugene, Jose and Wally to host game show on GMA-7

Beginning this November, Saturday evenings will never be the same as the comic duo of Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola joins 7th Golden Screen Awards Best Actress Eugene Domingo in a game show that will surely entertain and thrill viewers and contestants alike -- "Celebrity Bluff."

Eugene is the game master of the show, while Jose and Wally are the resident celebrity bluffers whose goal it is to confuse contestants so they will not be able to give the right answers to a set of trivia questions.

REEL DEAL: I Do Bidoo Bidoo REVIEW

The great music of the APO Hiking Society already is a legend in OPM which has been venerated by many artists and even made a tribute album with popular artists and bands making their own rendition of the songs. Now we sometimes ask ourselves, why not make it a musical? That is what critically-acclaimed writer-director Chris Martinez have weaved together the timeless songs of APO into one musical movie of the year, I DO BIDOO BIDOO Heto nAPO sila.

Giving a whole new light with the songs of many generations that still popular even up to today, the film brings together a powerhouse cast that are perfect for each role. It stars, Sam Concepcion  (Rock Polotan) and Tippy Dos Santos (in her first major movie role as Tracy Fuentebella) as the lovely couple who plans to get married and goes into the traditional pamamanhikan stage. Tracy's parents, the Fuentebellas are Gary Valenciano (Nic Fuentebella) and Zsazsa Padilla (Ellaine Fuentebella), while Rock's parents are Ogie Alcasid  Pol Polotan) and Eugene Domingo (Rosie Polotan) which gives a whole lot of riot and touching moments in the film.

REEL DEAL: I Do Bidoo Bidoo Presscon

Unitel Pictures and Studio 5 brings this year the most festive movie musical of the year with “I DO BI DOO BIDOO” featuring the hits of the APO Hiking Society, written and directed by hitmaker Chris Martinez. Starring a star studded cast  of Ogie Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Eugene Domingo, Zsazsa Padilla, Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos, Neil Coleta, Kiray Celis, Gerald Pesigan, and Sweet Plantado.

With a great array of the hits of the Apo Hiking Society, integrated into a great love story with a great cast makes it a movie to watch out for. 

The movie centers on the 'pamamanhikan' in the life of the young bride and groom to be – an event that every Filipino family has to or will inevitably experience. A rich girl from the province, Tracy Fuentebella, and a poor boy from Manila, Rock Polotan, arranged a meeting of their two families – the Polotans and the Fuentebellas - before getting married, resulting in a disaster of “movie musical” proportions!

REEL DEAL: Kimmy Dora And The Temple Of Kiyeme SPOTLIGHT

The trailer of the sequel to the successful comedy movie Kimmy Dora has now been released! Kimmy and Dora (and Mikki) are back with hilarious antics and comedic scenes with Kimmy Dora And The Temple Of Kiyeme, by Star Cinema and Spring Films.

This brings the opposite-minded sisters to a scary quest involving a dark creature and secrets hidden in the Temple of Kiyeme. Also shows that they went abroad (most probably Korea) to pay respect to their ancestors. This also brings their leading men, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.

The trailer is super funny and I am hoping the quality of comedy could match or exceed the first Kimmy Dora movie, for now enjoy the trailer!

Grand Bloggers' Presscon for MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA!

At first we had Direk Joey Reyes, then we had Ms. Eugene Domingo, and afterwards was the couple Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo. And to perk up the anticipation for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2011,  we got to meet with the complete cast plus the other stars like Ellen Adarna and Rocco Nacino at the Grand Bloggers' Presscon held at Guily's Bar.


As the Metro Manila Film Fest is just a few days away, each entries have made a lot of effort in promoting their films. But we indeed appreciate MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA! for having online media in their campaign and indeed the bloggers and supporters for this movie have increased. In my post with Direk Joey Reyes, Eugene Domingo and Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo, have been a favorite article in the blog once they were posted.

JUAN MINUTE SPOTLIGHT: Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillio for MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA!

Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo are now known to be a young celebrity model family with endorsements and shows giving them a lot of exposure. And for the Metro Manila Film Festival they now come back with a new film MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA by OctoArts Films. Written and Directed by Jose Javier Reyes. 

They have alreday appreared as a couple in Kasal Kasali Kasalo and Sakal Sakali Saklolo in the past MMFF. And their chemistry brought box office success. After giving birth to their son Lucho, the couple is back in the big screen and now ready to bring the house down with MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA! 

Juan Minute Spotlight: Eugene Domingo for MY HOUSE HUSBAND Ikaw Na!

It has been a busy year for Ms. Eugene Domingo as she made several milestones in her life in television and movies. This year, she stars in 3 films in the Metro Manila Film Festival. But it is MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA that she showcases another wacky yet funny personality that made her loved by many including me.


Here role in the movie is Aida, the neighbor of the young couple who gets involved and very close with House Husband Ryan, and fuels suspicious. She said that this character is a another character that will be loved. She said that she loved doing scene with Judy Ann and Ryan and they have been great friends since 'Ploning'.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: My House Husband Ikaw Na! Spotlight with Direk Joey Reyes

The Metro Manila Film Fest is just more or less 50 days away and yet there are now hints of the movies that will be shown for the festival. One of which is MY HOUSE HUSBAND IKAW NA! by OctoArts Films starring Ryan Agoncillo, Judy Ann Santos, and Eugune Domingo. Members of its cast include Francine Prieto, Bobby Andrews, Shalala, and many more. It is written by Mel Del Rosario and directed by Jose Javier Reyes.


With so many people in the showbiz industry, he proved to be a person of passion and love of the industry, now directing a great family comedy with Ryan Agoncillo, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and Eugene Domingo makes it a must watch movie for the MMFF.

REEL DEAL Movies and Televsion: Wedding Tayo Wedding Hindi

The story is about  Precy (Eugene Domingo) at Belay (Toni Gonzaga) in woking on  their wedding situation. IOne is excited for her nuptial while one is working on her annulment. One excited bride and one exhausted wife ika nga! Precy has had it with her “super batugan” na asawa (Wendell Ramos as Benito) while Belay is oh-so-excited to marry the love of her life Oca (Zanjoe Marudo). “It’s a study of contrast.” sabi nga ni Direk Joey Reyes na ginawang natural pero riot ang mga nakakatawang eksena sa pelikula. With a formidable cast, a realistic storyline,and knockout punchlines swak na swak ang timpla ng pelikula. Iyan ang winning formula kung bakit patok sa takilya ngayon ang “Wedding Tayo Wedding Hindi”! The whole cast has nothing but good words to their co-stars. “Very professional! Talagang seryoso s’ya sa kung anong hinihingi ng eksena. Hindi lang s’ya adlib ng adlib. ‘Yung comedy n’ya detalyado talaga!” says Wendell of his on-screen wife Eugene. Eugene on the other hand says of Wendell, “Ang init ni Wendell! Ang anghang! Pasabog! Hindi ko kaya! Nakakapanlambot. Abangan n’yo kung matutuloy ang hiwalayan!” While Toni and Zanjoe has previously worked on a project together, they both rediscovered each other’s good qualities. 

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

Presscon

Cinemalaya 2011 has just recently concluded. And one film made history in the filmfest, not only by winning awards but also making it to major cinemas right after the festival. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank is now making waves and clamor for more people to watch. As it also broke box office sales at CCP, Greenbelt, and UP, Star Cinema will be distributing the film to the public this coming August 3, 2011. Produced by Quantum Films, Martinez-Rivera Films and Straight Shooters Media Ang Babae sa Septic Tank stars Eugene Domingo who won Best Actress at the 7th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. A total of five major awards (Best Director for Marlon Rivera, Best Screenplay for Chris Martinez who directed the blockbuster Here Comes the Bride and scriptwiter of Kimmy Dora, Audience Choice Award, and the Best Film Award)the film has won last July 24 at CCP. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank also  stars Cai Cotez (My Amnesia Girl, Maximus and MInimus) JM De Gizman (Mula sa Puso, My Amnesia Girl) and Kean Cipriano (Calialily's lead vocalist.