The Significant Other - Flirting At Its Best

It is no surprise that the thrid party market is back in screens and it takes on the challenge to be better than the previous films with the same theme. This time, the combination of Erich Gonzales, Lovi Poe, and Tom Rodriguez are tested for their chemistry with The Significant Other.

With some controversy with its filming, it actually made buzz for the movie. Lovi here is more daring and alluring, Erich was surprisingly sensual and Tom goes beyond his charm and leveled up his drama skills. The love dilemma in this film makes it relatable and entertaining. Drama was spot on, witty lines were impressively savage, and there was sexiness all throughout.

They tend to veer away from the cliches and banked on what is the usual marriage problem which leads to infidelity. Although there are still elements that people still find similar to similar-themed films, they made sure that the entertainment value is kept at its peak whether it may be comedy, drama, an love scenes.

#Nakakalokal! Ogie Celebrates His Birthday Concert With World Vision

I just can't believe that Ogie Alcasid is turning 50 (as I also turn 30 as well) this year. The Singer-songwriter has been in showbiz with so many milestones. Being one of the icons of OPM, he continues to make music, 

He recently launched Nakakalokal which is new album under Star Music. He also continues to shape the Filipino Music Industry by being part of contests like Tawag ng Tanghalan and You Face Sounds Familliar Kids. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit) and Commissioner of the Edsa People Power Commission.

For his upcoming birthday concert dubbed “NakakaLokal!” will celebrate his 50th birthday as well as World Vision's 60th anniversary which is quite an coincidence.  Happening on August 25, 2017 at the KIA Theatre, the awaited musical event will also feature a star-studded line-up including  Angeline Quinto, Basti Artadi, Davey Langit, Erik Santos, Iñigo Pascual, Jaya, Kyla, Lara Maigue, Leila Alcasid, Lovi Poe, Men and Music, Solenn Heussaff, and Yeng Constantino. 

Lovi Poe makes a big primetime TV comeback in ‘Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas’

It’s been quite a while since Lovi Poe last graced the coveted halls of primetime television, but viewers and her millions of fans won’t have to wait any longer as the Kapuso Network’s Premier Drama Actress makes a grand come-back in GMA Telebabad next week.

Fresh from the production of her widely talked-about docu-series “Titser” which currently airs on GMA News TV and is receiving very positive reviews, Lovi is starring in the upcoming GMA primetime series “Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas,” which is slated to replace “Mundo Mo’y Akin” beginning Monday, September 9.

JUAN MINUTE: Lovi and Rocco for "Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas"

As a love team in many Kapuso series, Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino is back as a TV couple in the newest show "Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas" which will be part of GMA TeleBabad this Monday replacing "Mundo Mo'y Akin" which had its beautiful ending. Lovi and Rocco sat down with bloggers to talk about the new show, their characters, what to expect and other interesting things about the new series.

Lovi and Rocco were also part of the TV series of GMA News TV, "Bayan Ko" and the ongoing series "Titser". Though those were political eye-opener shows, the two does not have a official stand on current issues as they said it is very complicated and would not like to speak of names. But one thing is for sure for them is that they are very excited for all to see the newest series :Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas" which also include a great selection of stars like Cesar Montano, Gary Estrada, Tia Pusit, Solenn Heusaff,Liza Lorena, and Ms. Gloria Romero.

Lovi Poe helps out: Behind the scenes of GMA News TV's "Titser"

GMA News TV’s new original series TITSER, which follows in the footsteps of Bayan Ko, is being shot like an indie film or documentary – with minimal lights, no air-conditioned tents or portalets, no special food for the artists. 

TITSER's leading lady Lovi Poe is deglamorized in this TV series about a smart barrio lass struggling to become a teacher but facing many obstacles along the way.  

On set, Lovi has even been caught helping out the production crew, surprising everyone with her gung ho attitude.  Here, she’s seen gathering tall grass to cover equipment cables – along with the rest of the TITSER staff -- so the shoot could commence quickly. 

TITSER begins airing Sunday, August 4 on GMA News TV Channel 11.   It will be preceded by a primer episode featuring behind the scenes footage and interviews, which will air on Sunday, July 28.

Lovi Poe topbills GMA News TV's 'Titser'

Following the critical and ratings success of its original series on good governance - BAYAN KO - GMA News TV launches a groundbreaking new series entitled TITSER, which discusses issues in Philippine education. 

TITSER will be the first television project of character actress Lovi Poe upon signing a new, three year exclusive contract with GMA.  She plays the lead Michelle in the series – a high school valedictorian from a poor barrio school who dreams of becoming a teacher, but whose only option after graduation is to work as a housemaid. Her best friend Rosa is the class salutatorian who ends up a single mother.  Fate, tragedy and the sheer dedication of Michelle and Rosa to finish their schooling lead to unexpected twists in this compelling series. 

Lovi Poe gaganap bilang isang gang rape victim sa Magpakailanman ngayong Sabado

Ngayong Sabado (March 2), inihahandog ng Magpakailanman ang kuwento ng buhay ni Elsa De Guzman, ang babaeng simple lang ang pangarap sa buhay – ang iahon ang pamilya sa kahirapan – ngunit mababago ang lahat sa isang malagim na insidente.

High school lang ang tinapos ni Elsa kaya limited ang mga trabahong pwede niyang pasukin. Sinubukan niyang maging katulong, ngunit hindi rin nagtagal ay iniwan niya ang trabahong ito para mamasukan bilang kahera sa isang pizza parlor. Dito niya naging matalik na kaibigan si Vivian.

Salta lang si Elsa sa bayan kung saan nagta-trabaho at para makatipid ay nakitira siya sa apartment ni Vivian. Maayos ang samahan ng dalawa. Tahimik ang kanilang pamumuhay na umiikot sa trabaho at pag-iipon. Magbabago lang ito nang isang gabi, may kaibigan si Vivian na magyayaya sa kaniyang birthday party.

GMA’s Yesterday’s Bride continuously wins in tv ratings nationwide

Yesterday’s Bride (YB) topbilled by GMA’s most in-demand actress Lovi Poe with Rocco Nacino consistently outscores the programs of the rival network since it aired last October 29.

Based on National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) overnight ratings gathered by the more widely recognized TV ratings supplier, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, Yesterday’s Bride marked an average household tv rating of 14.8% and ruled over its counterpart program Angelito: Ang Batang Yugto which only garnered an average of 8.6% from October 29 to December 15, 2012.

For the period December 17, 2012 to January 11, 2013, YB beats rival network’s newly aired program MMK Klasiks. YB registered a commanding average tv rating of 14.8% while the competing program only scored an average of 8.1%.

Yesterday’s Bride kicks off with a bang!

GMA’s intriguing Afternoon Prime series YESTERDAY’s BRIDE kicked-off its pilot episode last Monday, October 29, with high numbers, according to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. 

Based on NUTAM overnight ratings, Yesterday’s Bride led with a commanding 41.4% household audience share as against its competitor’s 21.9% showing. 

Its pilot episode also became one of the trending topics on the popular micro-blogging site Twitter.

Dingdong Dantes optimistic about the success of "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles"

Kapuso primetime royalty Dingdong Dantes is very optimistic about the success of his upcoming horror film, "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronices," which will hit nationwide theatres last Wednesday, October 17.

The movie, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Erik Matti, is pioneering in its use of digital set extension via chroma key or "green screen" technology in all of its sequences.  The film, arguably the biggest horror film of 2012, is shot entirely in green screen and utilises a combination of live action footage and three-dimensional computer graphics (CG).

In his rounds of radio promotions for the film starting with GMA's flagship radio stations DZBB (AM) and Barangay LS 97.1 (FM), Dantes expressed pride for his film, which took more than a year to create.

REEL DEAL: Tiktik The Aswang Chronicles REVIEW

Yes there might have been thousands of aswangs movies made in Philippine Cinema, yet this one has made me excited for months as it was first revealed at summer Komikon with its comic launch. TIKTIK THE ASWANG CHRONICLES came with a different approach and a brand new technology that sets its apart from other local movies.

It was a powerhouse cast starring Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez, Ramon Bautista, and Janice De Belen for Team Astig (the anti-aswangs). With the situation in the family already in tension with Sonia (Lovi) being pregnant with Makoy (Dingdong) and tries to win her back. And it seems to be an unfair fight with almost a town of aswangs after the small family.

This is also Direk Erik Matti's latest offering after not having movies for quite some time. The movie took some time for it to be shot and post processed. But it was indeed worth the wait and worthy to have a sequel.

Producers reportedly spent close to P80M for "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles"

During the press conference of the upcoming horror film "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" the producers of the film confirmed reports that they have apparently spent close to P80million for its production.  

Given the complexity of the film's effects, it is not unlikely that its total cost would reach close to the rumoured amount, explained the producers.  While the live action sequences were shot within just 28 days (still unusually longer than most local productions), the post-production stage took more than a year to complete.

Dingdong Dantes' guesting in DZBB and Barangay LS FM

Last Tuesday, October 9, kapuso leading man and lead star of the much talked-about horror film "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles" dropped by the studios of GMA's flagship radio stations -- DZBB AM and Barangay LS 97.1 FM -- to promote his film. GMA Films is one of the five producers of "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles." The Erik Matti movie will hit theaters beginning Wednesday, October 17.

REEL DEAL: Tiktik The Aswang Chrnicles SPOTLIGHT

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles is a horror adventure destined to be the benchmark by which films of its type will be judged   

Filmmaking is about taking risks, says Erik Matti, writer and director of the biggest horror adventure of 2012, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles. What else would you call the movie’s astronomical budget, the decision to shoot it entirely on green screen and have a bad boy character as the film’s main protagonist?

The concept immediately appealed to lead actor Dingdong Dantes who is playing against type in this project. “Collaborating with Erik Matti and executive producer Dondon Monteverde allowed me to break out of the stereotype of my roles on TV and in the movies.”

REEL DEAL: Tiktik The Aswang Chronicles SNEAK PEEK

As a comic fan, I heard about the movie Tiktik The Aswang Chronicles way back in summer Komikon. And when I saw it there for the first time, I was really impressed. It brought Filipino Thriller Movies to a whole new level. We had the chace to take a sneak peek at the movie, with it meticulous production which actually took years in the making.

The movie made a lot of first with its production, and it starts with a very good plot. We know that there are a lot of aswang movies made in the past that we sometimes don't see nothing new with their story. But this one laid a great foundation with building the connection of the characters. Speaking of characters, Dingdong Dantes looks really cool in this movie as he does a lot of action and a unique approach to the character. Plus add heavyweight actors like Joey Marquez, Janice De Belen, Lovi Poe and Ramon Bautista just to name a few makes a unusual yet perfect combination of personalities to the story.

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TIKTIK The Aswang Chronicles: Tell Your Aswang Story Video Contest is open to all living creatures capable of showing their interesting and unique Aswang Story.

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REEL DEAL: Guni Guni - Behind The Scenes

Regal Films' goes Horror again this year with Lovi Poe, Empress Schuck, Benjamin Alves, for Guni Guni. We were behind the scenes of the pictorial for the movie with Lovi, Empress, Benjamin together with Julia Clarete, Gerald Pesigan and Ria Garcia.

It was also an opportunity to meet the stars and talk about their movie and what fans and viewers would be excited with this movie. Though we think that their beautiful faces won't scare us at all, but looking on the story would go, it may have this sinister and creepy plot that I could consider of a stick-to-the-mind horror. Directed by Tara Illenberger and will be shown on August 22.

 

Benjamin Alves says uncle Piolo Pascual knew he was entering showbiz

GMA Network officially launched Benjamin Alves as its newest star last Sunday, June 24, in the musical variety show Party Pilipinas.  Although Benjamin had signed up with the Kapuso Network much earlier, he decided to finish his studies first, and finish he did – with flying colors!  He recently just graduated summa cum laude in AB English in a university in Guam.

In an interview with the entertainment press on Tuesday, June 26, Benjamin said that he did not find it hard to decide to become a Kapuso.

“I felt at home here and I like yung atmosphere po dito, the people really put their hearts into what they are doing,” he said. 

One of the interesting things about Benjamin is the showbiz blood that runs in his blood: he is the nephew of actor Piolo Pascual.  Benjamin said that he told his uncle about his intention of entering show business beforehand. 

New Kapuso hunk Benjamin Alves nervous on first kissing scene

Benjamin Alves, the latest addition to GMA Network’s roster of stars, was presented to some members of the entertainment press today after he was officially welcomed to the Kapuso network on Sunday, June 24, in the afternoon musical variety program Party Pilipinas.

During the interview, Benjamin talked about his on-going movie project “Guni Guni,” a production of Regal Films slated to hit theatres this August.  He stars in the film alongside the beautiful and talented Kapuso actress Lovi Poe.

Asked about how it was working with Lovi, Benjamin was all-praises for the actress.

"Lovi is such a nice person.  I'm so lucky to have such a big [project] and to have Lovi as my leading lady.  She keeps me at ease.  The biggest adjustment for me was that I can't relax as normally as I can.  Seeing Lovi being relaxed, being down to earth and being someone that I can talk to, nakakagaan talaga ng loob," he said.