Music and Star-studded Treat At GMA Kapuso Fans Day

Nagsasama-sama ang inyong mga paboritong Kapuso celebrities sa GMA Fans Day 2015 noong July 26 sa SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Nakisaya at nakipag-bonding sa mga Kapuso ang mga News and Public Affairs persanolities, mga artista ng iba’t ibang GMA Drama, talk, entertainment, comedy, varoety shows, mga DJs ng Barangay LS, at mga talents ng GMA Artist Center.

Ilan sa mga dumalo ay ang mga batikang mamahayag na sina Jesica Soho, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales at Howie Severino.

Kasama rin nila ang bumubuo ng public affair show na AHA! Alisto, Idol Sa Kusina, Imbestigador, Love Hotline, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, Karelasyon, Motorcycle Diaries, Pinoy MD, Powerhouse, Reporter’s Notebook, Startalk, Taste Buddies, Tonight With Arnold Clavio, Tunay Na Buhay, Unang Hirit, Wagas, WIsh Ko Lang, at marami pang iba.

On The Set of Inamorata

GMA Afternoon Prime has a lot of new shows this year, and one of them is Inamorata starring Max Collins, Dion Ignacio, Luis Alandy, Jackie Rice and Gwen Zamora. "Innamorata" means My Love in Italian and made with intersting mix of Kapuso stars who have proven their prowress with shows in the Afternoon block such as Maghihintay Pa rin, Bukod Kang Pinagpala etc. 

Inamorata tells the story of Esperanza who suffers from porphyria (a genetic disorder that develops blisters, itching, and swelling of the skin specifically when exposed to sunlight),  but still has a good heart despite of the taunts, discrimination of the people around her especially her stepmother. Despite her appearance, we was loved by Edwin who is the son of the owner of the shoe factory she is working. She then is displaced and was also removed from her job but is helped by her childhood friend Dencio. 

"Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko" brings inspiration and love on GMA

GMA Network makes the last quarter of the year an exciting time for all with the launch of its newest drama series that will forge a connection with the hearts of the Filipinos via PRINSESA NG BUHAY KO. It will replace Binoy Henyo beginning September 23 before 24 Oras.

Under the direction of Dondon Santos, Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko’s storyline aims to inspire viewers to always have a positive outlook in life, and believe that with hard work and determination dreams can come true.

And to portray the characters of Princess and Nick in the series is one of the most formidable loveteams in the industry – Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica. After their memorable performances in Coffee Prince, Kris and Aljur reignite their onscreen tandem in Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko which is the first program shot in full HD using DLSR cameras.

Introducing in this program is newest Kapuso Renz Fernandez who will play the role of Luis, Nick’s stepbrother who will fall in love with Princess.

Attention Bachelors: Max Collins is loveless this Valentine’s

Max Collins, one of the lead stars of GMA’s primetime series “Pahiram ng Sandali,” is probably one of the prettiest leading ladies on primetime television today but hey, guys, as of this article’s posting, this gorgeous lady is very much SINGLE!

After a break-up with her non-showbiz boyfriend several months ago, Max Collins proudly declared that she is single and that she’s enjoying her status at the moment.  But for those who wish to ask her out on a date this Valentine’s Day, better try harder since she’s got other plans.

“Siguro magpapahinga lang muna ako or magde-date kami ng mga girl friends kong single din,” said Max.

Rumor has it that kapuso hunk Pancho Magno has his sights set on Max Collins.  The model/actor apparently named Max as his crush in showbiz.  How does Max feel about it?

Forever pilots with high TV ratings

The much awaited premiere of GMA Network’s latest drama series FOREVER topbilled by Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Ms Gloria Romero debuted with high TV ratings on its pilot episode yesterday, January 21.

According to the more widely recognized TV ratings data supplier Nielsen TV Audience Measurement (based on overnight data), Forever posted a Mega Manila household rating of 15.3 percent against its counterpart program Aryana which garnered 14.8 percent. 

Forever, which is another original creation of the GMA Entertainment TV Group, is directed by Ricky Davao. It is an original concept by Jun Lana with Headwriter Kit Villanueva- Langit.

Heart, who plays the role of Young Adora, is very excited with her new show in the Kapuso Station and feels overwhelmed with the great reviews and comments she has been receiving from fans and viewers. “I’m very thrilled with my new show and I really liked the concept. I didn’t expect na trailer pa lang ganun na kaganda.”

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.

Jackie Rice in a ‘cool-off’ with non-showbiz BF, but not ready to love someone else

During the pictorial and story conference of GMA-7’s upcoming drama series Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?, actress Jackie Rice admitted to reporters that she and her non-showbiz boyfriend are technically in a “cool-off” situation after a recent misunderstanding.

“Mejo hiwalay kami, pero as of now friends kami. Pero tina-try namin na mag-work ‘yung dati.  Siyempre ayoko namang madaliin kasi ang tagal na namin,” she said in an interview.

Jackie immediately clarified, however, that the split-up was not caused by a third party, but a few misunderstandings. 

“May mga bagay na hindi kami nagkakaintindihan – mga maliliit na bagay nagkakaaway kami. Siyempre nagkakaroon din ng misunderstandings.  So, ngayon parang nanliligaw ulit.”

So, since she is technically single, is she willing to entertain suitors? 

Kapuso Afternoon Prime Takes Over Supremacy in ‘Traditional Drama’ Leads in Ratings Nationwide

GMA Network adds “traditional” drama to its portfolio of aces in the continuing race for dominance in the local television ratings.  This claim is backed by the Kapuso Network’s strong performance in its drama-filled Afternoon Prime block, which runs weekdays from 2:30pm to 6:30pm.

As of March 16, data from the more trusted ratings data provider Nielsen Television Audience Measurement (Nielsen TAM) show that GMA’s Afternoon Prime was a leader in the National Urban Philippines (NUTAM) from the beginning of the year with an average household rating of 14.6 pts. and an average audience share of 36.9%.  ABS-CBN, on the other hand, got an average household rating of 10.9 pts and an audience share of 27.5%.  Lagging further behind is TV5 with an average household rating of 6.6 pts and an audience share of 16.8%.

GMA’s Afternoon Prime programming block begins with Hiram na Puso, which stars Gina Alajar, Gardo Versoza, Ayen Laurel, Candy Pangilinan, Wynwyn Marquez, Marc Acueza, Ana Marin with Mark Herras, Polo Ravales, Bela Padilla and Kris Bernal.  The program has been winning nationwide since its pilot airing on March 5.  From March 5 – 16, it gained an average household rating of 14.1 pts., while its counterpart only got 9.1 pts.

Hiram na Puso Pilot a Big Ratings Success

GMA's newest afternoon drama Hiram na Puso debuted with very high ratings in both Mega Manila and in the National Urban Philippines according to data from the more trusted television ratings provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement (TAM).

Hiram na Puso’s pilot episode, which aired on March 5, led in the national ratings, gaining a household rating of 14.9 pts. and an audience share of 40.6%, while its nearest competitor ABS-CBN’s Mundo Man ay Magunaw only gained 9.2 pts. and an audience share of 25.1%.  This is based on data provided by the Nielsen National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM). 

GMA Network keeps stronghold of nationwide TV ratings lead in February

Sweeps 10 out of 10 top programs in Mega Manila

Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) maintained its lead in nationwide TV ratings over competitors this February, according to broadcast industry's more trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on February 1 to 29 household data (February 26 to 29 based on overnight ratings), GMA posted an average of 36.3 household share points, ahead of ABS-CBN's 30.4 points by 
5.9 points; and TV5's 14.6 by 21.7 points.

Using an average of 5 viewers per television household, these numbers translate to around 1.1 million more viewers tuned in to GMA over ABS-CBN and almost 4 million over TV5 from all over the country.

Leading across all dayparts in Mega Manila, GMA kept its stronghold of its bailiwick area, which now comprises more than 59 percent of total television households nationwide. The Kapuso Network registered a total day average of 41 share 
points, 
up by a notable 16.1 points from ABS-CBN's 24.9 points, and up by 26.3 points from TV5's 14.7 points. 

REEL DEAL: Hiram na Puso SPOTLIGHT

Remarkable story of a mother’s love in GMA’s ‘Hiram na Puso’

Hiram na Puso is a heart-warming story of a loving mother, who takes all risks to save her daughter from death only to be abandoned by the same daughter after she literally had a change of heart.  Soon, the said mother realizes that this is the dire consequence of one irreversible mistake she committed in the past.

Starring Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Polo Ravales, Bela Padilla with Gardo Versoza, Ayen Laurel, Candy Pangilinan, Ana Marin, Marc Acueza, Wynwyn Marquez and Ms. Gina Alajar, Hiram na Puso is a creatively-crafted drama series that will boldly pique every viewer’s conscience, pitting the ends versus the means, malice versus the motive.

Gina Alajar plays the role of Zeny, a nursing student whose life gets complicated when she gets impregnated by her boyfriend who subsequently leaves her.  She gives birth to twins, but unfortunately one of them had a heart complication and needed immediate operation.  But Zeny couldn’t afford the cost of the operation, and so, she was left without a choice but to give up the healthier baby so she can save the ailing one.  The ailing child survived and Zeny  named her “Lira” (Kris Bernal).