Justin Meets Isabel's Other Man In "Toda Max"

Sticky situations are coming up for Isabel (Angel Locsin) on this Saturday’s (July 13) episode of “Toda Max”, as she and Justin (Vhong Navarro) cross paths with a boy from Isabel’s past who promised to marry her.

Joe (Zanjoe Marudo) is a childhood friend of Isabel. Before parting ways, he told her that when they see each other again, he would ask for her hand in marriage.

An adventurous person, Joe just happens to be the opposite of Justin—he is exciting and spontaneous and Isabel happens to find that very attractive. What’s more is that they run into each other during a trip to an amusement park, and that just makes the meeting all the more romantic.

Will Isabel and Joe fall for each other this time around? Are Joe’s old feelings strong enough to stand true even if Justin is already in Isabel’s life? To add to that, how can Justin even compete with old promises?

Tune in to “Toda Max” this Saturday (July 13) to find out, airing on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “Maalaala Mo Kaya”.

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. 

#KathNiel Back In Primetime With "Got To Believe"

Can't get over the loveteam of Gino and Mikay in Pricess and I? Well KathNiel is back with a romantic series that is dedicated to the very successful love team of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo which has transcended beyond the series but also in social media, their own movie under Star Cinema, and has endorsements left and right.


Now the love team of the new generation comes back to Primetime Bida with Got To Believe, the tandem goes with a one of kind love story of childhood friends which met again in the future. Now leveling up their love team is a more entertaining and adventurous characters of the two as they are also joined with veteran actors like Benjie Paras, Ian Veneracion and Carmina Villaroel.

Don't be confused with the movie of the similar title of Rico Yan and Claudine, though they share the same theme song, the story goes with a different turn also with the focus on young love. One thing is for sure, viewers will "Believe" with the magic of love!

Vote For Your Favorite Stars In The StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards

Let your voice be heard! With all of today’s stylish celebrities dominating films, television, music, and fashion, it’s about time to cast a vote for who you think are the best style ambassadors and advocates as the StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards returns for a 2nd round of recognizing the country’s favorite style stars.


There are two easy ways to vote in the Celebrity Style Awards—online or through SMS.

To vote online, just visit www.push.com.ph/vote and select one choice per category. Votes can be submitted by just simply clicking on the “VOTE” button at the bottom part of the page.

To vote through SMS, text and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers or to 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text subscribers (Ex. SSM MUSE A). The list of category codes and nominees per category is as follows:

32 Contestants Revealed for "Mr. and Miss Chinatown"

With our past deeply rooted with the Chinese, it is not surprizing that our genetic beauty is  prominent with rich Chinese heritage. And with many local beauties hailing from Chinese lineage, it would be fitting to have a beauty contest in search of the most beautiful and intelligent "Tsinoy" and "Tsinay".

Yesterday, the contestants of Mr. and Miss Chinatown were presented to the media at Lucky Chinatown Mall as they grow near the coronation night that will happen on June 30, aired on Sundays Best on ABS CBN. We were able to interview some of the female contestants who shared their experience as candidates and the activities that they have done. 

Will share more photos and information about the contestants in the facebook page, take a look at the candidates and their credentials and also tell us who is you bet to win this competition. 

Julia Baretto Shares A touching Family Story in "MMK"

Julia Baretto shares a touching story of a daugther in conflict this Saturday (June 15) in her episode for ABS-CBN's longest running drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya." The rising Kapamilya teen star will give life to the character of Alex, a young teenage girl who grew up in a complete and happy family. Her life reaches a turning point when her mother leaver them for another man because of her father's drug addiction. Before her family get even more broken, Alex eventually decides to forgive her father. She works hard to prove to her mother that their family will still be happy without her. Will Alex find it in her heart to forgive her mother for abandoning them? Together with Julia in this episode are Ara Mina, James Blanco, Jacob Dionisio, Tommy Abuel, Manuel Chua, Kristoff Meneses, Marikit Morales, and Yda Yaneza. 

This episode was researched by Akeep Jordan del Rosario, written by Mark Angos, and directed by Dado Lumibao. Don't miss Julia's first-ever "MMK" episode this Saturday after "Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

44 Kalokalikes Battle It Out In "It's Showtime" Kalokalike Level Up

Forty-four look-alikes of the most popular local and international stars will face off and top each other in the grandest gala of “Kalokalikes” called “Kalokalike Level Up” in ABS-CBN’s top-rating noontime show “It’s Showtime” beginning Monday (May 20).

Watch as the celebrity wannabes unleash their wild personality and charisma for “Kalokalike Level Up,” the look-alike contest’s semi-finals round that will be held over the course of two weeks from May 20 until May 31. Each day, a group of Kalokalikes will battle it out to try to get a coveted spot in the grand finals that will be held on June 1.

BUM Sponsors Daniel Padilla Concert

Leading teen apparel brand BUM proudly announces Daniel Padilla’s first major concert entitled “Daniel Live” on April 30, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Daniel, who is one of BUM’s celebrity endorsers, will perform old school rock and some of his songs from his latest album. As sponsor, BUM will also be giving away free tickets. For a minimum single receipt purchase of any regular Girl’s pants, get Daniel Live concert tickets for FREE. For more details, visit www.bumequip.com.ph. BUM is also the official licensed manufacturer of “Daniel Live” concert shirts and is now available exclusively at selected BUM boutiques.(Victory Mall Antipolo, EDSA Pavilion and Farmers Plaza)

MUSIC LYF Daniel Live: A Birthday Concert

Daniel Padilla's Birthday Concert at Smart Araneta Coliseum

Daniel Padilla goes beyond shows, movies, and mall tours with the biggest event of his life, his birthday concert that will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Yes, you heard it right, Araneta. For a young lad who will turn 18 this April 26, it is indeed a very big achievement to have his own concert in the big dome at a very young age. The concert will happen on April 30 (my Birthday) and it as much as he would fill malls and tours, it will not be hard for him for a full house. 

We do expect that his loveteam partner Kathryn Bernardo will be there and he will be singing songs from his certified Platinum Album. Himig Handog favorite "Na Sayo Na Ang Lahat" will definitely be one of the most expected song for that night.

REEL DEAL: It Takes A Man And A Woman SPOTLIGHT

John Lloyd and Sarah Geronimo fans rejoice as their very successful love team up for movie  as the lovable characters of Miggy and Laida. "It Takes A Man And A Woman" is the third intallment to their loveteam  which started with "A Very Special Love", the followed with "You Changed My Life" and both movies were box office hits.

The team up may have been doubted at first, as it was Sarah and John Lloyd's first team up together and fans are still clinging to the Bea-John Lloyd chemistry. The first two movies prove that they have succeeded in winning the hearts of viewers with their unique style of romance comedy. 

JUAN MINUTE SPOTLIGHT: Neil Coleta

We all know hims as the "Nestea Guy" who is a quest to win the heart of the girl he loves with the help of his family and iced tea. He also appeared in a Cookie sandwich commercial as a student with his friends But Neil Coleta proves that he not all looks and "Papogi" moves but also an actor to watch out for. He is now starting to be a household name and going beyond just being a commercial model.

He is usually seen as a comedic character in teleseryes and even in commercials, but he also proves that he can do more than being funny by being part of the musical movie "I Do Bidoo". He is also now the sidekick of Coco Martin in Juan Dela Cruz as his best friend in the series.

His efforts were rewarded recently with his newest endorsements and also the Star Award for Movies as the Best New Actor Award. He still proves that hard work has its fruits and now he also have Chicken and Baboy. 

MUSIC LYF: Tippy Dos Santos scores nomination from Star Awards for I DoBidooBidoo

Unitel took a big risk when they chose young theater and TV actress Tippy Dos Santos to play the young romantic lead in the musical movie I DoBidooBidoo, alongside Sam Concepcion. The movie is the film debut of Tippy.

The risk paid off big time and now Tippy is nominated as Best New Female Actress by the Star Awards for Movies for her outstanding portrayal in the movie.

"To be casted in Idobidoobidoo alone was already such a big blessing, I got to work with such a brilliant and very nice director, direk Chris Martinez, and I was able to work with the most talented people in the industry, My Dad Tito Gary, Mommy Zsazsa, Tita Uge, Tito Ogie and others, but to also be nominated for an award, is just an even bigger gift,” says Tippy. “I am not expecting anything, but to be nominated is already a prize for me. Idobidoobidoo is nominated for more than 10 awards, so I am really thankful that I was chosen to be part of that landmark film.”

ABS CBN News Unveils Halalan 2013 Digital Tools

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs has launched the all-new Halalan 2013 and the Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo (BMPM) microsites alongside the upgraded version of the COMELEC Halalan mobile application that will enable Filipinos to be vigilant and proactive citizens this election season.

“All the information you need to know about the elections will be available online on the ABS-CBN News Halalan 2013 microsite. We invite everyone to become partners with us in patrolling these elections through the new BMPM microsite. We have also made it easier for the public to get information and share information through the newly improved COMELEC Halalan 2013 application,” said Anna Rodriguez, head of News Digital Media.

Be Trained in the Chubbuck Acting Technique

Everyone loves to be an actor, even myself as I became a part of theater and hoping to get back on stage. And seeing a lot of actors and directors in TV and in real life makes me understand how this craft is no easy work and requires refinement and hard work.

Director Rahyan Carlos, one of the directors of ABS CBN movies and teleseryes have trained many artists under Star Magic, also trained people for acting workshops for more than 14 years and still continues to learn many things and techniques about the art of acting.

MUSIC LYF: Yeng Constantino - Metamorphosis (Album)

No doubt that Yeng Constantino has proven than even after winning Pinoy Dream Academy years ago, her career just gets better and better in time. She loves reinventing herself, from her looks to her songs and still keep herself rooted in the ground. In an encounter with the pinoy punk rock princess, we get to know more about the simple girl from Rizal who dreamed and now is living it.

She continues the dream with another interesting new album called METAMORPHOSIS. And Yeng said it has truly undergone change in her life, with her looks, her spirituality, and still finds time with her family and fans. You might see that Yeng is very visible in the cyberworld as she have accounts in facebook, twitter and even back in multiply where she was very active in posting. She mentions that she would do fansigns and even give video messages to fans who bought her album and post a photo on her facebook page. This is something that most artists don't do and she still manages to continue this habit even she has a busy schedule.

ABS-CBN Celebrate Pinoy Love Via "HIMIG HANDOG P-POP LOVE SONGS"

12 musical masterpieces all set to capture the hearts of hopeless romantic Pinoys...

In celebration of 60 years of Philippine television, ABS-CBN and Star Records once again set the stage for brilliant Filipino composers to share their musical masterpieces to the world as it relaunched the country's biggest multimedia songwriting competition “Himig Handog” with the theme, "Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino.”

Now on its 5th year, “Himig Handog” received a total of 2,500 original compositions from Pinoy songwriters worldwide. And from the thousands of entries gathered, 12 songswere chosen as "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" finalists, which include "Alaala" by Ma. Fe Mechenette Tianga, Melvin Huwervana, and Joel Jabot Jr. from Iloilo; "Ano'ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" by Jovinor Tan from Malabon; "If You Ever Change Your Mind" by Marion Aunor from Makati; "Hanggang Wakas" by Soc Villanueva from Australia; "Kahit Na" by Julius James de Belen from Quezon City; "Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat" by Jungee Marcelo from Pasig City; "One Day" by Agatha Obar Morallos from Baguio City; "Pwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit" by Jeffrey Cifra from Cavite; "Sana'y Magbalik" by Arman Alferez from Caloocan; "Scared To Death" by Domingo Rosco Jr. from Bohol; "Tamang Panahon" by Wynn Andrada from Makati; and "This Song Is For You" by Jude Gitamondoc from Cebu City.

"Apoy Sa Dagat," To Set TV Screens ON Fire Begining February 4

Primetime TV will get hotter this February despite the cold spell of the weather with the new show of ABS CBN that will feature sought-after celebrities of our generation, Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, and Diether Ocampo with Apoy Sa Dagat. This new teleserye brings a lot of new and veteran actors known for their calibre in drama.

With the story set with the vast seas and coastlines, would show a lot of water flooding the screens but also filled with the beautiful scenery of the country. Apoy Sa Dagat might sound like the classic telenovelas in the past but looks very promising with the plot not fully revealed  especially with Angelica Panganiban's role of two different women.

Angeline Quinto Stars in ABS CBN's newest Kilig-serye "Kahit Konting Pagtingin"

From being the Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs of many of ABS CBN's successful shows in the past years, Angeline Quinto goes beyond singing the songs to actually be part of the show herself. She will be part of their newest kilig-serye "Kahit Konting Pagtingin" with not just one but two leading men, Sam Milby and Paulo Avelino.  

This would be a new love team up with the PBB Hearthtrob Sam MIlby and the 2012 Breathrough Artist Paulo Avelino fresh from the success of his previous show, Walang Hanggan.

Angeline, Paulo, and Sam Team Up for the First Time in "Kahit Konting Pagtingin"

ABS CBN's newest 'kilig-serye' to air this January

This January, ABS CBN will launch its newest romantic-comedy series title "Kahit Konting Pagtingin," which stars Queen of Teleserye Songs Angeline QUinto together with her two dashing men, Breaktrhough Actor of 2012 Paulo Avelino and Romantic-Comedy Heartthrob Sam Milby.

According to Angleine, she is overjoyed with the blessing of having her first teleserye. "I am really happy becasue I didn't expect that this will happen" shared the singer-actress. "If before I'm only part of teleseryes as the singer of the theme songs, now TV viewers can watch me everyday as an actress."

Kim, Xian, Enchong And Maja Set A Date with Fans This Sunday!

"Ina Kapatid Anak" stars  Kim  Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, and  Maja Salvador are all excited to  give to their fans a weekend to remember as they will throw a special mall show this Sunday (January 13), 5PM at SM Novaliches to personally thank their fans who consistently make their show a nationwide hit. The show is guaranteed to be filled with a special production numbers and romantic suprises from the well-loved characters of "Ina Kapatid Anak" namely Celyn (Kim), Liam (Xian), Ethan  (Enchong), and Margaux (Maja). Continue to follow the compelling story of "Ina Kapatid Anak," weeknights, 8:15PM, after "Princess and I" on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.