Tom Rodriguez not turned on by Dennis Trillo?

Kapuso actors Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez may be sweet on screen in their primetime series on GMA-7 “My Husband’s Lover” where they portray as gay secret lovers, but they are not turned on by each other in real life.

In an interview with Tom during a recent mall show in Imus, Cavite, the actor told GMANetwork.com that every time he does a scene with Dennis, he puts himself in the shoes of his character, Vincent, a closet bisexual. 

Carla Abellana finds “My Husband’s Lover” her most successful project yet

When kapuso actress Carla Abellana began working on the series, “My Husband’s Lover,” she was quite anxious about how the series might be received especially by conservative viewers who might be “allergic” to the controversial topic of homosexuality and homosexual relations.

“My Husband’s Lover” is a story that revolves around Lally (Carla’s character) who marries a closet bisexual named Vincent (Tom Rodriguez) who has not gotten over his feelings for his ex-boyfriend Eric (Dennis Trillo).  

Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez’ on-screen romance sparks interest among straight women, men

In last Sunday’s pilot episode of GMA’s new Sunday noontime show “Sunday All Stars,” Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez, the male lead stars of the network’s controversial primetime series, “My Husband’s Lover” titillated the studio audience when they did a duet of their soap’s theme song, “One More Try.”

The two actors have become a popular topic on social networking sites and blogs lately because of their portrayal as gay lovers in the said primetime series.

My Husband’s Lover scores high on ratings

Last Monday, viewers witnessed the pilot episode of GMA’s most provocative drama series My Husband’s Lover, led by Dennis Trillo, Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana. According to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the highly-dramatic and intriguing series posted high TV ratings.

Based on overnight household ratings data recorded in Urban Luzon for June 10 - 12, My Husband’s Lover scored an average household rating of 20.5 percent versus ABS-CBN’s Apoy sa Dagat with 16.6 percent.

Richard Gutierrez’s Love & Lies ends on a high note

For the past 9 weeks, viewers were glued to their TV screens as they followed the journey of Richard Gutierrez’s character Edward in GMA’s original series Love & Lies.   

According to Richard, one of his unforgettable experiences while doing the series is that he was able to work with the Philippine Navy. “Matagal ko nang pangarap na makita yung Navy natin at makatrabaho sila, so naging magandang experience yun para sa akin.”

According to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the suspenserye and fast-paced action series posted high TV ratings during its run.

Based on overnight household ratings data recorded in Mega Manila for April 8 to May 31, Love & Lies scored an average household rating of 20.7 percent versus ABS-CBN’s Apoy sa Dagat with 18.5 percent.

'Indio' now on its finale week

For the past six months that Senator Bong Revilla has been doing a primetime series in GMA, he said that his desire for doing a teleserye has been fulfilled by Indio.

As it is his first teledrama ever, he revealed that the program left a mark on him. “Kapag pinaghirapan mo, mag-mamark ‘yan sa puso mo. Tsaka feeling ko dito ako natutong umarte talaga.”  he shares.

Leading a stellar cast and a big production is a remarkable experience for him but he will never forget the support he got from all the viewers of the show, “Nakakatuwa ang suporta lalo na kahit saan ako pumunta: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, ang tawag sa ‘kin ay Indio… talagang matutuwa ka.”

Just like what he mentioned before that INDIO will be his first and last primetime teledrama, the good news is there may be an ‘Indio: The Movie’. They are already planning to turn the program into a movie which will be included in the Metro Manila Film Festival, and will also be directed by Dondon Santos.

‘Indio’ welcomes new villains this week

Are they friends or foes?

GMA’s primetime fantasy series, Indio, becomes even more exciting beginning this week as the show welcomes two new cast members: Katrina Halili, who will play the role of Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan; and Ryan Eigenmann, who will portray Sidapa, the god of death.  The move marks Katrina and Ryan’s return to the realm of fantasy.

Will they be a friend or a foe to Simeon, the lead character of the epic series portrayed by Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.?  Well, Katrina is going to be an antagonist, a gorgeous supernatural being who will make Simeon’s goal of defending the natives from the brutality of the Spanish conquistadores a Herculean task.  Katrina’s character is a goddess of greed and vengeance.  She will avenge the death of her only sister who was killed by Simeon.

Jolina Magdangal gears up for heavy drama

After doing mostly light and oftentimes comedic roles, singer-host-actress Jolina Magdangal is shifting gears and is set to do heavy drama in GMA’s upcoming primetime series “Mundo Mo’y Akin,” which will replace “Pahiram ng Sandali” this month.

“Yes, I’m ready,” replied Jolina when asked about how prepared she is for her pivotal role in the series.

Jolina will play the character of Zenaida “Aida” Carbonel, the keeper of the secret behind the real identities of the lead characters portrayed by Louise delos Reyes and new kapuso Lauren Young.

Sunshine Dizon returns to drama, reprises ‘familiar’ role in new series

After taking four years of respite from showbiz, actress Sunshine Dizon is back to doing drama and is one of the lead cast members of GMA’s upcoming primetime series, “Mundo Mo’y Akin.”  In the said series, Sunshine will be working with Angelika dela Cruz, Jolina Magdangal, Alden Richards, Louise delos Reyes and new kapuso star Lauren Young.

“I am very excited and I can assure the audience that this show is going to be very beautiful: maganda ang concept, maganda ang story,” Sunshine said in an interview during the photo shoot for the said series.

Pahiram ng Sandali emotion-filled finale airs this Friday

GMA Network’s compelling drama on love and relationships, PAHIRAM NG SANDALI, concludes its run with a touching finale this Friday, March 15.

The series, which is under the helm of award-winning Director Maryo J. Delos Reyes, featured a formidable cast headlined by Ms Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Mark Gil, Alessandra de Rossi, Max Collins, Neil Ryan Sese, and Dingdong Dantes.

As the program wraps up this Friday, will Cindy (Max) finally forgive Janice (Lorna)? Will the mother and daughter seek the path of reconciliation in the end?  

What will be Cindy’s reaction if she finds out about Alex’s condition? Will Cindy’s heart soften and give Alex another chance at love or be a father to her child?

Pahiram ng Sandali airs after Indio on GMA Telebabad. 

Aljur Abrenica joins GMA’s most expensive drama INDIO

Kapuso actor Aljur Abrenica shows off his godly physique and acting prowess in GMA’s primetime series Indio as he portrays the character of Bagandi, a datu of a small banwa.

According to the actor, he underwent workshops and physical trainings for the role. “Pinaghandaan ko talaga ang role ko dito sa Indio saka sumailalim rin ako sa workshops dahil kailangang makipagsabayan ako sa mga malalaking artista na bahagi nitong napakalaking programa na Indio” he adds.

Who is Bagandi in Simeon’s life? Will he be a friend or a foe?

Find out on INDIO, weeknights, after 24 Oras on GMA.  

Sheena Halili happy to be single on Valentine’s Day

For most people, February 14 is Valentine’s Day but for singles like Sheena Halili, it’s just another ordinary Thursday.  

The kapuso actress and cast member of the GMA primetime fantasy series, “Indio,” says she doesn’t really mind if she has no romantic date on Valentine’s Day since she has been single -- she claims -- for several years now.

“Sa totoo lang, hindi naman sa nagmamayabang ako, pero meron naman diyang umaaligid na puwede naman, may mga nagpaparamdam naman diyan, hindi naman siguro masamang may nag-aadmire sa’yo.  Pero siyempre pinagdarasal ko kay God kasi sobrang gina-guard ko ang heart ko.  Gusto ko sana na kapag nakipag-relasyon ako sana ‘yun na.  Ayoko kasi yung paiba-iba.  I mean, kaniya-kaniya naman tayo ng desire diba?  Yung desire talaga ng puso ko ay i-guard ko na lang ang puso, maghintay na lang ako ng right timing ni God, sa right person na ibibigay sa akin ni God,” she explained.

What’s Rhian Ramos’ Valentine gift for boyfriend KC?

It’s no secret that Rhian Ramos and KC Montero are in a relationship and in fact, Rhian says they are still very much in love with each other.

After both of them broke free from their past controversial relationships, KC and Rhian are happy to be celebrating their first Valentine’s Day together as a couple this year.

Asked whether Rhian already has a gift in mind for her boyfriend, she teased that she is planning to give him “something he would love to wear.”

Sandy Andolong in full support of husband Christopher de Leon’s election bid

Veteran actress and “Pahiram ng Sandali” star Sandy Andolong said, in an interview on the set of the GMA primetime series, that even though she had reservations at first about her husband’s entry into politics, she is nonetheless in full support of his bid to be the congressman of the second district of the province of Batangas.

“Siyempre may mga concerns din ako nung una kasi alam naman natin kung gaano kagulo ang pulitika; hindi mo alam kung sino yung talagang totoong kaibigan mo diyan at sino ang hindi.  But of course alam ko naman na very passionate siya [Christopher] sa desire niya na makatulong at makapagsilbi sa mga kababayan niya, kaya I am supporting him through and through,” said the actress.

Marco Alcaraz talks about wife Lara’s postpartum depression

We caught up with Marco Alcaraz on the set of the GMA primetime series, “Indio,” in Pagsanjan, Laguna and the actor shared about his experience working on the multi-million budget series.

"Masaya at the same time challenging din sa akin kasi I’m working with an all-star cast lalung-lalo na sina Sen. Bong Revilla at Michael de Mesa na parehong first time kong makatrabaho.  It’s challenging for me kasi I have to do my best para maging maganda yung mga eksena namin,” shared Marco.

Sheena Halili cuts her hair off for INDIO

Kapuso actress Sheena Halili takes on a challenge as she agrees to cut her hair short for her role in GMA’s most expensive drama INDIO.

Sheena admits that it was one of the toughest decisions she ever made in her career. “Siyempre, girls want to maintain a long and shiny hair. Pero dahil mahal ko ang trabaho ko at na-challenge ako sa karakter ko bilang Mayang, ginawa naming makatotohanan ang paggupit sa buhok ko,” she adds.

Her locks will be donated to a cancer patient.

Watch out for Sheena Halili’s transformation on Indio, which airs from Monday to Friday, after 24 Oras.

INDIO rates high on its pilot episode

GMA’s newest epic serye, INDIO, kicked-off its pilot episode last night, January 14 with high ratings.

Based on the Mega Manila overnight ratings gathered by the more widely recognized TV ratings supplier, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, INDIO marked a household rating of 29.3% and ruled over its counterpart program Princess and I which only garnered 23.1%.

INDIO’s first episode also became a trending topic in the Philippines in the micro-blogging site Twitter with the hashtag #IndioGMA.

Don’t miss the most talked about and exciting episodes of INDIO after 24 Oras on GMA’s undisputed Telebabad block.

Temptation of Wife continues its nationwide ratings dominance

More and more viewers are magnetized with the exciting developments in GMA’s Temptation of Wife as the series continues to dominate its timeslot with increasing high numbers nationwide, according to the more widely recognized TV ratings data supplier Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

The Kapuso Network’s Pinoy adaptation of the Korean series has been garnering critical acclaim since its debut, delivering consistent high ratings not only in viewer rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila but also across National Urban Philippines.

Based on household data recorded in National Urban Philippines from December 1, 2012 to January 4, 2013 (December 23 – January 4 based on overnight readings), Temptation of Wife registered 19.6 percent household rating, leading ABS-CBN’s A Beautiful Affair’s 18.4 percent by 1.2 points, and Kahit Puso’y Masugatan’s 13.1 percent by 6.5 points. Using the assumption of an estimated five (5) viewers per TV household, Temptation of Wife’s margins of 1.2 points and 6.5 points translate to more than 500,000 viewers and almost 3 million viewers, correspondingly.

Bong Revilla opens 2013 with Indio

Fresh from the box-office success of his Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Si Enteng, Si Agimat at Si Ako”, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. faces 2013 with his biggest project to date with the Kapuso Network.

He leads the much-awaited drama-fantasy series Indio which will premiere on January 14 on the GMA Telebabad block.

According to Senator Bong, he is never satisfied with a mediocre work that is why he exerted extra efforts to make the series outstanding.

As Senator Bong puts it, “Bago ko simulan ang Indio, nag-acting workshop muna ako para maging maganda ang pag-portray ko sa role na Indio. Hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa naming pinapaganda ang Indio. Dapat nila itong abangan dahil ito ay aming pinaghandaan at pinaghirapan. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa GMA for giving me a very good project to start my 2013.”

Marian Rivera on relationship with Dingdong Dantes: “God is in our midst”

GMA’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera portrays the role of a pathetic, insecure housewife named Angeline in the primetime series “Temptation of Wife.” In real life though, she says she feels very much secure with her relationship with boyfriend Dingdong Dantes because ‘God is at its center.’

“As long as nasa gitna ng relationship niyo si God walang temptation talaga. Masasabi kong sa relationship namin nasa gitna si God kasi kung hindi, matagal na sigurong laglag yung relationship namin pero hindi e, the more na nagtatagal ang relationship namin mas lalo kaming tumitibay at lalo kaming nagiging masaya,” she shared.