Philippines Clinches the Last Golden Buzzer of this Season of Asia’s Got Talent

David Foster gave 10-year-old Eleana Gabunada a standing ovation and his Golden Buzzer after she gave a rousing rendition of the classic Barbara Streisand’s “Rain on My Parade.”

“There’s a lot of people much older than you that could sing that song, but they don’t understand the genre…but somehow at age 10, you understand your mission, and you understand your job and there’s no doubt in my mind that if you want to be on Broadway one day, you will,” David Foster exclaimed.

Mariah's World Opens More About The Diva's Life on E!

E!’s Mariah’s World gives fans, viewers and “lambs” alike a peek into the life of the award-winning singer, songwriter and icon Mariah Carey.  During the eight-part event, Mariah is faced with the overwhelming demands of her time as she launches her world tour, plans a wedding and is a loving doting mommy to her twins.  Mariah’s World premieres on E! on 6 December, Tuesdays at 9pm.  The docu-series will air globally on E!’s 15 international channels across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Latin America.  

When Mariah isn’t selling out world tours or taking diamond filled luxurious bubble baths, she is shaking things up in her professional life and has brought on Stella Bulochnikov, as her tough, new manager.  Stella is determined to steer the ship and tighten things up, which leaves some of Mariah’s large entourage consisting of a creative director, hair and makeup artists and dancers on edge.  Part of Stella’s quest to take Mariah’s career to new heights includes her first world tour in over a decade.  

Toni and Alex Star In First Ever Reality Show On ABS-CBN Mobile Via “TEAM GONZAGA”

Celebrity sisters Toni and Alex Gonzaga will make ABS-CBNmobile subscribers smile, laugh, and cry as they launch the first ever reality show on mobile in the country called “Team Gonzaga,” which begins this Saturday (July 19).

Join Toni and Alex as they show their exciting adventures behind the cameras, and watch out for their special interviews as they share stories about their personal lives, family, and their relationship as sisters.

Watch new episodes of “Team Gonzaga” on mobile every Saturday exclusively through the iWant TV application using smartphones equipped with ABS-CBNmobile SIM cards, or through the website by using the registered ABS-CBNmobile number.

JUAN MINUTE: I Dare You Season 2

If you liked the original reality challenge show by ABS CBN, I Dare You  which was hosted by Jericho Rosales, Melai Cantiveros, and Iya Villana, you will be thrilled to know that it is back in the Kapamilya Network and bringing new and exciting challenges that also goes beyond overcoming tasks but also make their Bidang Kapamilya's wish come true.

To be aired every Saturday Season 2 premieres on October 12 filling the timeslot of the recently concluded The Voice of the Philippines. Geting to know more about the show, we asked the new set of hosts Deniesse, Robi, and John about their experience which they have gone through a lot of physical and emotional trials that have tested their skills, endurance and even their spirits.

Cheer for Pinoy Chef Paul Qui in Top Chef Season 9 on beTV

Get set to embark on the gruelling journey of fellow countryman, Paul Qui, to culinary excellence in America through the Emmy award-winning culinary contest reality TV series Top Chef Season 9. Follow the Manila-born, Texas, Austin-based chef through the toughest of cooking challenges against a record field of contestants and cheer him on to his glorious achievement on beTV as he does the Philippines proud!

Premiering January 21, 2013 and airing weeknights, 7:40pm on beTV, the riveting Top Chef returns for its latest, ninth season which chef Paul Qui wins! Share in his roller coaster ride through 18 episodes to beating 28 other contestants to bring home the US$125,000 cash prize as well as earn the coveted title of ‘Top Chef’. “Filipinos have a lot of heart, a lot of drive. And I definitely got that from my parents,” said Paul, who grew up in San Juan in Metro Manila. He believes these traits helped him ‘bring home the bacon’ from Top Chef.

Starworld Boasts Eight Year With American Idol 12

Proving its status as a global leader in entertainment programming, Star World is bringing the US’s top reality entertainment show, American Idol, once again to millions of viewers in Asia and beyond for the eighth year in a row, making the Pay TV channel the true home for idols as well as the show’s legions of devoted fans. Star World is committed to delivering every exciting moment of American Idol Season 12 to scores of viewers in Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan and the Middle East so that they get the latest performances, updates and scoops straight from their homes as soon as they happen.

Huge, fantastic changes are happening to American Idol in its 12th season, the biggest of which is a new roster of celebrity judges of unprecedented international stardom. Joining the powerful music producer Randy Jackson, who presence has fueled the show since its first season, are country music star Keith Urban, also husband to actress Nicole Kidman; the quirky and fun pop superstar Nicki Minaj, whose hits “Super Bass” and “Starships” have inundated global airwaves in recent years; and the eternal diva Mariah Carey, who has been enthralling audiences with her vocal prowess over a musical career that has spanned more than 20 years. Together, these four judges have enough star power and experience in the music industry to select the best American Idol hopefuls to vie for the coveted title as well as give meaningful and insightful comments to help them along their journey. Fans will be happy to know that Emmy-nominated host Ryan Seacrest is returning to the show to guide viewers through another exciting season of amazing musical performances.

K-POP Star Hunt Season 2

The search for the next K-Pop Superstar begins!

tvN, Asia’s leading Korean Entertainment Channel launches K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2 and is once again looking for the next K-POP Superstar!

Are you aspiring to be Korea’s next pop sensation? Make K-Pop Star Hunt your first step to stardom! With the success of its first season – attracting more than 50 million viewers across Asia – K-Pop Star Hunt is set to make its triumphant comeback for a second season.

Through K-Pop Star Hunt (Season 2), talents across Asia will have the incredible opportunity to make K-Pop miracles of their own. Aspirants from the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan will be given the opportunity to battle it out to become the next K-Pop superstar.

Artista Academy Auditions on June 19!

TV5 holds one-time grand auditions for ARTISTA ACADEMY on June 19, 20 Million Pesos at Stake!

TV5 has announced that it will give away a combined total of 20 Million Pesos in the biggest and most intensive artista search ever mounted on Philippine Television: ARTISTA ACADEMY.  The search will kick off with a massive one-time grand auditions at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 19, Tuesday.

                                                                                                

Thru ARTISTA ACADEMY, TV5 goes all-out in discovering and developing Philippine Television's biggest new stars, by offering real training in a legitimate school of television arts along with the fame, fortune and stardom every showbiz hopeful dreams of.

ARTISTA ACADEMY searches for young showbiz aspirants aged 16-21 who have the looks, charm, potential and determination to go through extensive curriculum-based training under the Asian Academy of Television Arts (AATA) to become certified professional actors armed with the acting versatility and right attitude to make a name for themselves in the industry.

Kanta Pilipinas And The Audition News This March!

Set to conquer the Summer Capital of the Philippines tomorrow and the following weeks, TV5’s Kanta Pilipinas continues to scour the country in search of the next big star able to make the nation sing.

The Dream from Cagayan De Oro

With 180 registrants last Feb. 24, 2012 in SM City Cagayan De Oro reaching the cities of Iligan, Misamis and Cagayan, 76 hopefuls were called back and only 37 passed the judges’.  Filipino pop songs became the favorite rendered on the stage with many who rendered the Grammy Award winning songs of Adele and Whitney Houston, hopefuls came from different communities and barangays.

KANTA PILIPINAS Auditions!

Soon to be aired on TV5, Kanta Pilipinas will be TV5's biggest reality singing search that will call for the entire nation to sing. It's not a mere singing contest as it will delve deeper into the lives of each contestant. Kanta Pilipinas will transform the lives of these ordinary individuals to be the star that the entire Philippines will admire. The program includes a Cinderella-makeover segment that will further boost each contestants appeal and that will catapult them to singing sensation status. 

Open to all Filipinos, 14-30 years old, Kanta Pilipinas will scour the whole country in a nationwide search. Applicants can be a solo, duo, or group act of any genre. The nationwide search will begin this the February. Stay tuned to TV5 for announcements.

Audition dates:

Feb. 24 - SM City CAGAYAN DE ORO

Mar. 02 - SM City CEBU

Mar. 10 - SM City DAVAO

Mar. 16 - SM City BAGUIO

Mar. 23 - SM City ILOILO

Mar. 30 - SM City NORTH EDSA

Apr. 20 - SM City BATANGAS

For more details: 

Visit: http://www.kantapilipinas.com/

Email: kantapilipinas@tv5.com.ph

Twitter: http://twitter.com/KantaPilipinas

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kantapilipinas

Kanta Mo, Kwento Mo, KAPATID!!! KANTA PILIPINAS!!!

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Protégé reveals Top 3 Finalists

After weeks of live performances and nerve-wracking elimination nights, Krizza Neri, Lirah Bermudez and Lovely Embuscado are headed for the Grand Finals of GMA’s hit reality singing search, PROTÉGÉ.

Following the elimination of Jensen Teñoso and Nomer Limatog, Jr., the competition is now down to the Top 3 finalists who will compete to clinch the much coveted prizes in the program’s finale on December 18 to be held at the Centerstage of SM Mall of Asia.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: I Dare You

I DARE YOU

Presscon

ABS-CBN's News and Current Affairs division and Entertainment Group joined forces for the first time on a new reality show I DARE YOU Hosted by Jericho Rosales, Iya Villania and Melai Cantiveros. The show chalenges different Kapamilya Stars to do certain task that can help the "Bida Kapamilya" which either an individual, family or a community.