GMA's Onanay Is A Must Watch This Monday!

As Kambal Karibal ended on Friday, we look forward to new GMA drama, Onanay which brings something new to primetime. Starring Jo Berry, a newcomer artist who has Achondroplasia or a bone growth disorder which impeded her growth. But this did not stop her to shine in this series. She plays Onay who will be a mother of two beautiful daughters Maila and Natalie, played by Mikee Quintos and Kate Valdez respectively. They cast also include veteran actresses the Superstar Nora Aunor as Nelia - Onay's mother, and Cherie Gil as Helena - Onay's mother-in-law who despises her because of her condition.

MUSIC LYF: John Rendez Returns to Rap Recording

With a lot of new rap stars now, its hard to find the artists who started with the "old school" style which paved the careers of rappers like Francis Magalona. But through the years, these rappers either shifted to a different genre or migrated to a different county which made the rap scene a little obscure and branched far from its roots.

Now a returning artist, John Rendez came back to launch his new album under Polyeast Records with the album "Metaldog". Not to be confused with Pitbull or Fliptop artists, John Rendez wants to be known in the music industry with that title with his rap which brings the sound style of the 90s and upgrades that can grab the attention of the present generation.

He might be on the same age range of he popular rap artists, he is very confident that his style stands out among the hiphop artists now. With his first album relased back in the 90s, he still have what it takes to make good tracks that can get the attention of the new rap generation.

REEL DEAL: Himala (Restored Version)

Even after all of these years, timeless classics never cease to amaze me with their aesthetic permanence and style, and one of these cinema gems HIMALA was restored with the aide of technology to give it a cleaner view compared when it was grainy and noisy back then. The restortion was done by ABS-CBN and Central Digital Lab. The Restored Film was first premiered in 69th Venice Film Festival. In the Philippines, it was released on December 5, 2012

This movie which is the most memorable Nora Aunor movie has been recognized here with Best Picture from the 1982 Metro Manila Film Festival and the 1983 Catholic Mass Media Awards and abroad including the CNN Best Asian Films of All Time chosen by CNN International in 2008. 

Himala was one of the entries of the 1892 Metro Manila Film Festival. Direcetd by Ishmael Bernal, Story/Screenplay by Ricky Lee. Starring Nora Aunor as Elsa, Spanky Manikan as Orly, Gigi Duenas as Nimia, Laura Centeno as Chayong, Vangie Labalan as Aling Saling, Veronica Palileo as Mrs. Alba, and Ama Quiambao as Sepa.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Nora Aunor Free Movie Weekend

Noranians rejoice! As Nora Aunor is now back in the country, there will also be a free screening of her movies like Himala ang Bona. The location is in 10A Alabama st., New Manila, Quezon City. Himala will be shown at 6:30 PM August 20, 2011. While Bona will be at 6:30 PM August 21, 2011. Its a Nora Aunor Movie Weekend!