"My Fair Lady" New Pinoy TV Adaptation With Jasmine Curtis-Smith

As one of TV5's most successful star, Jasmine Curtis-Smith continues her streak at the Kapatid Network with another major series "My Fair Lady" which the adaptation of the 2009 Korean Drama. She is paired with two leading men for this series, Vin Abrenica and Luis Alandy.

Having proven her mettle in film, television and most recently, theater, actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith continues to take on challenging projects that further enhance her standout acting skills. Following a couple of “Wattpad Presents” mini-series episodes, Jasmine is now back at regular Primetime block with My Fair Lady.

In the series, Jasmine plays Audrey Tiuseco, the richest “it” girl in the Philippines. Audrey is the heiress of Tiuseco Land, a continuously growing corporation with a diverse business profile that includes farming, agricultural technology, and now venturing into shopping and lifestyle malls.

Hunky Genie Emerges From An Arinola For Wattpad Presents

What will you do if a Hunk emerges from an "Arinola" that was given to you by a mysterious woman? That is the greatest dilemma of Isabelle De Leon's newest character for the viewer favorite Wattpad Presents "Jenny and The Magic Arinola".  It does sound weird but it brings a whole new life for the Wattpad series which is known for love stories and now has ventured into fanatasy with this new series.

From the Wattpad novel of the same name, the story was written by OWWSIC, this story has garnered over 1 Million reads on the site and 35 Thousand votes. Owwsic is also the Author of "Diary ng Hindi Malandi (Slight Lang)" which also starred Isabelle.

This fantasy-love story centers on Jenny (Isabelle De Leon) who is on roll of unfortunate revelations including discovering that her boyfriend of 2 years, Berto (Brent Manzano) cheated on her for another girl. However Jenny remains kind hearted and helped a mysterious woman who ate at their carrinderia. The lady suddenly disappears and left a dirty arinola on the table. Upon cleaning, a hunky genie suddenly appeared named Laxus (Alex Castro). And like all genies, he is most likely to give her three wishes.

Eula Plays "Maid for Korean Boys" on the New Wattpad Presents

June is just next week and the summer kilig is not yet over with the latest WATTPAD PRESENTS on TV5 featuring Eula Caballero, Carl Guevarra and Steven Silva, Maid For Korean Boys.

Based on the online novel written by MYVIRGO17, now with over 1.7 M Wattpad reads, WATTPAD PRESENTS "Maid for Korean Boys" follows the story of Ellaine (Eula), escaping an arranged marriage with her father's business partner son, ran away with her nanny and turned  into a maid to the new family that she is now staying with a new identity and a whole new life. 

Streetdancers clash in ‘Move It’ epic grand battle this Sunday

Four solo movers and five dance crews take the streetdance battle to the final level as they clash at the adrenaline-pumping and high-energy epic finale of Philippine TV’s first-ever streetdance competition, ‘Move It! Clash Of The Streetdancers’,  this Sunday (April 26), 8:00PM on TV5.

Battling for PhP 500K and the glory of becoming the first-ever ‘Move It’ King/Queen of Streetdance are Ang TV star-turned-Manouvers dancer Job Zamora, TV5’s ‘dancing princess’ Anykka Asistio,  multi-awarded and internationally acclaimed streetdancer Dhztine Bernardino and professional dance choreographer, Manouvers dancer and teacher RJ de Claro. Job, Anykka, Dhztine and RJ proved that they were Move It’s best-of-the-best after battling against six other solo movers --  matinee idols and celebrity dancers John Wayne Sace and Sergio Garcia, commercial model Charlotte Hermoso, TV5’s very own Chris Leonardo, Wowowillie back-up dancer Lovely Abella and Mocha Girl Anne Sotelo. Each week, they were assigned different performance themes which explored the different genres and dancing styles in hip-hop and streetdance. The said themes proved their versatility as dancers and their mastery over their craft.

New Wattpad Presents Stories This Summer!

TV5 warmly welcomes the summer season by launching the new batch of stories to be featured on WATTPAD PRESENTS Season 2, making viewers’ hearts grow fonder as they get to know the characters and kilig stories from four more Wattpad hits. 

Since WATTPAD PRESENTS was launched last September 2014, TV5 has successfully created a new trend that broke the traditional drama offering on daily primetime TV. WATTPAD PRESENTS gave life to some of the most well-loved Wattpad characters who further endeared themselves to the viewers every night. Kapatid viewers have seen how TV5 artists and talents from the other networks have collaborated for the much-requested TV adaptations of some of the most popular Wattpad novels. Through WATTPAD PRESENTS, viewers have also grown to love the characters of Sitti and Kaizer in “My Tag Boyfriend”, Nialla and Jeffrey in “Dyepni”, Ekang and Alden in “Almost a Cinderella Story”, Alyssa and Van in “My Fiance Since Birth”, and Chelsea and her “Kamahalan Kyle” in “Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody”, to name a few.

WATTPAD PRESENTS Season 2 With Another Batch of Fresh Love Stories

TV5 intensifies its Valentine offering this Love Month of February by bringing the most requested romantic stories from the world’s largest online community of readers and writers. Premiering its next batch of stories for its second season this February 16, WATTPAD PRESENTS give Wattpad fans more reasons to be excited to watch the much-awaited TV adaptations of their favorite Wattpad novels.

Now on its second season, WATTPAD PRESENTS has proven to be a favorite primetime guilty pleasure of viewers of all ages. With its light romantic comedy approach, refreshing youthful vibe, and unique songs that are particularly made for each episode, WATTPAD PRESENTS makes for a very appealing habit to watch every night.

Papa Jack Brings Love Advice On TV With “CALL ME PAPA JACK”

Papa Jack of Love Radio 90.7 is one of the most notable names in radio today. He is known to be the one who popularized on air love advice in the new millennium which many radio stations followed and has become a staple of prime-time radio.

His popularity led him to a lot of opportunities such as endorsements, gigs, and most of all fans who love to listen to his radio show True Love Conversations on Air on Love Radio 90.7 every 9PM. Now he starts 2015 with another mileage in his career with a TV show that follows the love advice format just like his radio show. 

Top Craze Upgrades with Infinity Nado

When was the last time you played with a physical toy? An action figure or a top perhaps. Because the world of the online games and virtual world may have forced us to play on our couches, it still rocks to savor the joy of playing real toys. But we have to be practical that having it played online gives it an advantage to connect to the world and the vast number of players who also enjoys the same game as you do.

But let take them together, the beauty and excitement of an actual toy plus the convenience of online ranking and  networks and you got the new breed of play and toys. Today we have that with the new Infinity Nado series.

Designed by Auldey, it has adapted the popular battle tops which was a hit in the early 2000s and improved some of its mechanics, design, and the connectivity features.

Getting to Know the 2014 Filipino TV Viewer

Watching television has always been one of Filipinos’ favorite pastimes. According to Kantar Media, the highest rating TV programs for the third quarter of 2014 were game shows (21.65%) and primetime soap operas (17.68%). These figures reflect what Filipinos watch but what else do we know about Filipino television viewing? Kantar Media present some facts to help us get to know the Filipino TV viewer better.

Time Talk

According to Kantar Media, Filipinos spend an average of three (3) hours per day or almost a fifth of their waking hours watching TV. This year, Filipinos watched an extra hour, recording up to four (4) hours a day in front of their TV sets compared to the previous year. Moreover, Kantar Media studies showed that most Filipinos watch TV programs during the primetime slot, from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

TV5 and Wattpad Brings More Book Adaptations This Month!

Wattpad stories is the in thing today with millions of creative writers contributing to the world that loves to read a lot. And the most popular genre would definitely come from the love section which has published countless books which have originated from chapters in Wattpad and now made into movies and TV series. Recently TV5 showcased a set of new TV series based on popular wattpad stories  (My Tag Boyfriend, Mr Popular Meets Ms Nobody) which has millions of reads and was published into physical and ebooks.

Jasmine Curtis Smith Watches "Jasmine" The Series Pilot With Her Fans

Jasmine has been very busy promoting her new series for TV5 titled "Jasmine" which is also a partnership with Ace Saatchi & Saatchi and Unitel.

This mystery drama known to be a unique series featuring the real life situations of stars and their stalkers, the dark and dirty politics behind showbiz, an the involvement of many people when one falls out of place. With rivalry and jealousy with fellow artists becomes ugly and puts her into awkward and sad situations, a masked stalker emerges  with the name "Maskara" with passion to do everything in his power to get to his admired celebrity.

Mystery, Drama, and Stalkers WIth TV5's New Series 'Jasmine'

It's been a while since we had a mystery-drama serye in TV, and Ace Saatchi and Saatchi, Unitel and TV5 have come up with a breakthrough series starring Jasmine Curtis Smith as... uhm..."Jasmine". But don't belittle the simplicity of the title because it brings a great cast of unique characters, an interesting story, and an approach that is similar to american series which can uplift Pinoy TV series. 

TV5 Brings The Crown and Gloves Together with BEKI BOXER

TV5 has showcased interesting new shows lately and it still on a roll with innovative new plots for Philippine television. Now it will end March with a blow as it premieres its newest primetime series Beki Boxer this March 31. 

The new series will be the biggest break for Kapatid actor Alwyn Uytingco, as he does action-packed boxing and with witty gay comedy in this show. Alwyn has done gay roles in the past and has went into training to get himself in shape for the role. There is an interesting mix of boxers and bekis  in the show which will either be entertainingly funny or 'nakakalerkey' crazy. 

It would be interesting if there will be cameos or they will feature world class pinoy boxers and/or gay athletes also which is also timely as recently there are news about boxers or other athletes who came out.

The combination of Pinoy's love for the sport of Boxing and the Gay comedy which is loved by the public shows its potential to be a hit to the viewers. The series is directed by Jade Castro who directed Zombadings Part 1: Patayin Sa Shyokot Si Remmington.

TV5 presents comprehensive Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games

TV5 is the Official Philippine Olympic network to provide full coverage of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Games, beginning with the spectacular Opening Ceremony which aired live from Russia at midnight of February 8 (Philippine time).

In the next days, TV5 will be broadcasting over 500 hours of Olympic action from Sochi, including the participation of the three Filipinos who are competing in the Olympic Winter Games. Homegrown Filipino figure skater Michael Christian Martinez will be performing in the February 13 eliminations in the hopes of making it to the top 24 finals on February 14. Gilmore Junio, representing Canada, will be participating in the Men’s 500 meter (Feb 10) and Men’s 1000 meter Speed Skating (Feb 12). Meanwhile, JR Celski of the United States will be participating in 4 short track events - 500 meter, 1000 meter, 1500 meter and 5000 meter relay – happening at various days of February.

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Seen Live on TV5

Like the summer games which was held in London back in 2012, the winter Olympics is another world sporting event that the entire planet is watching. As the XXII Olympic Winter Games are held in the city of Sochi, Russia, many await the opening ceremonies that will mark the start of the games and also a feast for the spectators all over the world. For our part of the world, TV5 is the official Philippine Olympic Network.

The Opening Ceremonies started on Friday at 12 midnight (Philippine Standard Time) live from Sochi and a replay at 12PM, Sochi 2014 will be making Olympic history at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, which is expected to be filled to its capacity of 40,000 spectators with billions more watching around the world, as everyone awaits if Russia can truly surpass the grandeur of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China.  

Gee Canlas: From being TV’s fastest talker to Amazing Race Philippines’ surprise frontrunner

TV host Gee Canlas impressed audiences when she was introduced in the now-defunct ABS-CBN show Music Uplate Live, where he made a name for herself as Speedy Gee because of her ability to talk really fast. 

She then was given a hosting assignment in Pilipinas Win Na Win, alongside Pokwang, and Kris Aquino. The show however was axed after only a few months. 

Recently, however, Gee made a surprise, bold move when she figured as one of the finalists of TV5’s Amazing Race Philippines, where she is paired with her good friend Sheena Vera Cruz.

Her inclusion in the program also showed her transformation. Since she started her stint in the business, she lost considerable weight. 

“Joining Amazing Race Philippines is an opportunity that presented itself, so I grabbed it. In fact, even before this local edition, I auditioned for the regional show,” says Gee. “Pero ngayon, with a new partner Sheena who is a very good friend of mine, we were chosen to be part of the show, so thankful talaga kami.” 

Marvin Agustin considers 2012 a landmark year

The year 2012 is undeniably a landmark year for Marvin Agustin, for it is this year that he has been lauded on basically all his endeavors – as a TV/movie actor, entrepreneur, restaurateur, entertainment producer, and a society mover.

Before the end of the year, Marvin bagged two important entrepreneurial awards – the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the annual Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and being one of the recipients of the MVP Bossing Awards. These awards highlight the immense contribution of Marvin as a young entrepreneur, being one of the men behind one of the most successful food chains Sumo Sam.

These achievements were acknowledged by various brands’ support to Marvin by asking him to be their endorser. Currently, Marvin is the face of brands like Knorr, Carbtrim, Tupperware, among others.

Netizens Choice Award: The Best Station for MTL is...

As promised, I will make my decision for the NETIZEN'S CHOICE AWARDS for the best TV station!

The "Netizens Choice Awards" complete list of nominees are posted in the top entertainment websites www.starmometer.com, www.showbiznest.com and www.lionheartv.net.  

TV is one of the most influential media even up to today in the digital age as it covers audience share from the population. TV has shapped the culture of the Filipino people with the rise of superstars, variety shows, telenovelas and even quiz shows.

For the Netizen's Choice Award, Manual to Lyf looks for the network that defines innovation and creativity in shows, news and public affairs and even in public service. And for Manual to Lyf, we choose the Kapatid Network TV5.

Take Part In The Netizen's Choice Awards!

Being a netizen today  is inevitable . With people having more access to the internet, interacting social media site and also doing a lot of things online for their daily routines has indeed changed everyone's lifestyle. Now it is also a new platform in recognizing shows, actors, networks etc., via blogs, discussions and now the NETIZEN'S CHOICE AWARDS

The starting point "Netizens Choice Awards" was the booming recognition on Bloggers online. Starmometer, Showbiznest andLionhearTV join forces to bring the latest 'star awards' which will give netizens power in recognizing the hard work and excellence of celebrities and their achievements over the last year.

"Netizens Choice Awards" will celebrate the trending hottest celebrities in television, dario, music, film and the web in the choicest.

Starting November 10, everyone who has access to the internet can vote once each day per category for their favorite "Netizens Choice Awards" nominees at www.starmometer.com, www.showbiznest.com and www.lionheartv.net. Through these votes will generate an alternative results' page. The entry with the highest votes will be listed as first. You as readers can see how many votes each project has received. You are given a maximum of 3 votes, 1 each blogsites, for each categories per day.

Kapuso stars to perform in Dolphy tribute concert tomorrow

The biggest celebrities from media giant GMA Network, Inc. will join the much awaited tribute concert honoring the legacy of the late King of Comedy – “Dolphy: Alay Tawa,” which is happening tomorrow night.

The two-hour spectacle organized by Dolphy’s children headed by actor-director Eric Quizon is a fund-raising concert participated in by the three television networks: GMA Network, ABS-CBN and TV5. It will feature the biggest names in the local entertainment industry including kapuso stars Aljur Abrenica, Dennis Trillo, Enzo Pineda, Heart Evangelista, Janno Gibbs, Joey de Leon, Jolina Magdangal, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Michael V., Ogie Alcasid, Rachelle Ann Go, Raymond Gutierrez, Rocco Nacino, Roderick Paulate and many more.

Directed by Al Quinn with Bibeth Orteza as scriptwriter, “Dolphy: Alay Tawa” will be happening tomorrow, September 19, 7:00pm at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. As with the other networks, the concert will also be telecast on GMA-7 on a later date.