We Tried The "FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano" Escape Room - Did We Succeed?

The popularity of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” is undeniable and still dominates Primetime TV, and one way to channel the show's influence is to make it interactive. How about if it would be made into an escape room? Sounds interesting.

We were treated to try the first local-TV adapted escape room at Left Behind PH located at Ayala Malls Vertis North. Based on Ang Probinsyano's premise of Cardo finding ways in the complicated and dangerous world of crime, politics, drugs, and the underground world. It is fitting since the show just recently celebrated it's 3rd anniversary.

One More Try and other teleserye theme songs in compilation album

Universal Records has gathered some of the most memorable teleserye theme songs in their album One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits.

The album’s carrier single One More Try, performed by Kuh Ledesma, is the theme of the phenomenal GMA TV series My Husband’s Lover. The series’ lead star Carla Abellana’s debut single Kung Alam Ko Lang is also included in the album.

One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits also includes One More Try (Kuh Ledesma), Ngiti and Maghihintay Sa’yo (Christian Bautista), Haplos (Alden Richards), Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (Jed Madela), among others.

One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits is available at all record bars nationwide.

Boy band 1:43 reaps four nominations in the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music

BOY BAND 1:43’s sophomore album titled “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo” under MCA Music which contains the monster hit song of the same title reaped one of the most number of nominations in the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music.

With a total of four nominations for “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” “Pop Album of the Year,” and “Best Duo or Group,” 1:43 joined the league Daniel Padilla, Gloc-9, Sarah Geronimo and Callalily as one of the most recognized recording artists in 2012 by the members of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC).

REEL DEAL: Be Careful With My Heart

Jodi Sta Maria and Richard "Papa Chen" will team up for the first time in ABS CBN's upcoming Prime-Tnaghali drama series titled "Be Carfeful With My Heart" which will premiere Monday (July 9), before "It's Showtime"


Both Jodi and Richard are both excited with show as it marks a mile stone in their respective showbiz careers. "Be Careful is so special to me because as it is my first-ever lead role in a teleserye. This also the first time that I get to work with Richard," says Jodi, who will portray the role of Maya, a provincial lass who dreams to become a flight stewardess for her to help her family out of poverty.

REEL DEAL: 5 Girls and a Dad from Net 25

Net 25 (Eagle Broadcasting Corporation) opens 2012 with a brand new show which its first-ever teleserye, “5 Girls And A Dad” on January 23. This new drama series is timely as it mirrors a phenomenon in Filipino society – the growing percentage of single parent families.




Starring respected character actor Richard Quan as the “Dad”, Enzo (Lorenzo Legaspi) who has to take care of five daughters with ages ranging from 17 years old down to a newborn, this new drama series tackles the challenges and joys of being a single father.


Beauty-queen-turned-actress, Lara Quigaman plays the role of Veron, Enzo’s wife. The couple has five daughters, played by NET 25’S new talents - Dixi Nedic as Mimay, their eldest, Kate Nizedel as Anna Lisa, Abby Quilnat as Alex, and child star Chesca “Cruzita” Salcedo who plays Valerie, the child with autism. In the story, Veron dies while giving birth to their fifth child, Angel. With Veron gone, Enzo, a taxi operator/driver, is devastated and is left to take care of their five daughters.


“5 Girls And A Dad” is written by award-winning writer, Lualhati Bautista and directed by Elson S. Montalbo. Co-directors who will also handle episodes during the run of the series are Rolly Palmes, Ray Duvane de Leon and Mike Silva. It will air Monday to Friday, from 7:30 p.m. To 8:30 p.m., starting on January 23. 

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Maria la del Barrio

Maria la del Barrio

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The long wait is over! ABS-CBN and Televisa proudly present a captivating tale of love that is sure to engage the hearts of every Kapamilya viewer this rainy season! From the hit Telenovela series of Mexico starring Thalia during the 90's, Maria La Del Barrio

Maria La Del Barrio will feature two of the hottest stars in the industry today, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, as they give life to the characters of Maria Hernandez and Luis Dela Vega.