REEL DEAL: MY BINONDO GIRL Treats Viewers With a 'Dragon Finale'

This Chinese New Year, MY BINONDO GIRL will treat loyal viewers with a grand 'Dragon Finale' as the top-rating Primetime Bida Drama Series topbilled by Kim Chui is down to its last week.

The Lunar New Year of the water dragon also brings love and luck to the cast of My Binondo Girl according to the readings of a Feng Shui expert. Also the series have evolved into the new loveteam of Kim and Xian which has a growing number of fans. Direk Francis also shares that Xian showed romantic gestures off cam during taping days to Kim by having a choir sing to her love songs and flowers.  

In the last five nights, expect for more breathtaking revalations and sweet surprizes, especially from MY BINONDO GIRL love teams Jade (Kim) and Andy (Xian Lim), and Zeny (AiAi Delas Alas) and Papa Chen (Richard Yap).

REEL DEAL movies and Television: Budoy

Its very rare to see a teleserye that promotes a great cause rather than focusing more on loveteams or same old storyline that the people now won't buy anymore. However, this time ABS CBN now presents BUDOY, a story of a mentally-challenged boy seeking acceptance and love from the people around him. Because of his condition, he is faced of many hardships and ridicule from the public. Portrayed by former PBB Teen, Gerald Anderson (who have already played a guy with Torette syndrome for Maalaala mo kaya). This so far is his most challenging role so far and in the press preview, we were again teary eyed like the last press preview of 100 days to heaven. This series will start this Monday starting October 10.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition

Final weigh-in for the Fab Five at the Grand Finale on Oct 8

WHO WILL BE THE VERY FIRST PINOY BIGGEST LOSER?

The country’s biggest reality TV show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition comes to an exciting finish when the Fab Five and other eliminated contestants come together for a final weigh-in that will determine who among Angela, Art, Hazel, Larry, and Raffy will lose the highest weight percentage since the start of the show and be declared the very first Pinoy Biggest Loser at the Grand Finale this October 8 (Sat) at the Ynares Stadium in Pasig. I have two bets but will keep them until the final weigh-in. Who are you betting for?

Armed with the knowledge gained during their four-month stay in the Biggest Loser camp, the Bigating Pinoys continue their journey in the real world and undergo rigorous weight loss regimen without the help of trainers Chinggay Andrada and Jim Saret. 

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Maria la del Barrio

Maria la del Barrio

Presscon

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.

Inspired and Blessed on Location of 100 Days To Heaven

After watching the press screening of 100 Days to Heaven last Sunday, It really feels good to look forward to the show that will air on May 9, 2011. We also met with some of the cast and crew after the event and were able to talk to them for a while. And fortunately, we were lucky to go directly to the shooting location of the series to meet the cast and crew personally. And what seems to be just a simple visit turned out to be more than we expected and surely unforgettable.

We came across first the set where we recall some of the scenes and lines from the show. Of course, we won't let the moment pass by without having a short interview with them. And we were able to talk to Jodi Sta. Maria on her role as Sophia and having to portray a scam artist. She has worked with Xyriel back in NOAH, and now she is also happy working with Ms Coney Reyes.

When the kids (Xyriel and Luis) were there an on break time they have their time to rest and play around the set. Even with challenging roles they still manage to enjoy being kids. We went to the actual house of Sophia (Jodi) and we recalled the scenes from the screening just 2 days ago. It was fun to see how much effort they do to make in making a teleserye.

After that we were able to talk to Ms. Coney again, but for this interview we were able to get up close and personal with her. She said that she is thankful to the Lord for the blessings that she received when she got this show. And when she was asked how was she able to portray a personality that is opposite of her real self, she said that there is a little Anna Manalastas in all of us that comes out when we get into situations. Also with her previous show CONEY REYES ON CAMERA she has already tried different and challenging roles which molded her acting through the years. Now with 100 days to heaven, she said that she loved the character and also interested on how the story goes. After the interview, Ms Coney prayed for our group and also would like to read our blogs in the future.

The experience was indeed inspiring and a blessing at the same time, no wonder that the series caught our emotions and also moved us. Nevertheless, I do highly recommend these series for the whole family.100 days to Heaven will air tomorrow night on May 9, 2011 after TV Patrol only on ABS CBN.