GMA Network lauds Dingdong Dantes and Jun Lana for Gawad Tanglaw citations

GMA 7 congratulates two of the network’s award-winning artists, Dingdong Dantes and Jun Lana, after being cited by the Gawad Tanglaw (Gawad Tagapuring mga Akademisyan ng Aninong Gumagalaw).

Kapuso primetime royalty Dingdong Dantes was named Best Actor for his remarkable performance in one of the entries in the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Meanwhile, Dantes is currently working on his upcoming primetime series Genesis which will air soon on the Kapuso Network.

Carla Abellana finds “My Husband’s Lover” her most successful project yet

When kapuso actress Carla Abellana began working on the series, “My Husband’s Lover,” she was quite anxious about how the series might be received especially by conservative viewers who might be “allergic” to the controversial topic of homosexuality and homosexual relations.

“My Husband’s Lover” is a story that revolves around Lally (Carla’s character) who marries a closet bisexual named Vincent (Tom Rodriguez) who has not gotten over his feelings for his ex-boyfriend Eric (Dennis Trillo).  

REEL DEAL: Marian and Richard’s “My Lady Boss” opens in cinemas today

Kapuso royalties Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez are starring in the romantic-comedy film, “My Lady Boss” which is showing in nationwide theatres beginning today, July 3.

The movie is about Evelyn (Marian Rivera), a tough self-made “lady boss” whose problems in love and at home makes her transform into a much-hated, grumpy monster in the workplace.  This remained so until she meets Zack (Richard Gutierrez), an easy-go-lucky employee who was forced into the workforce after all of his attempts at doing business failed because of his being irresponsible and his lack of experience.

Challenged by Evelyn’s toughness, Zack tries to “soften” her with his playboy tricks.  The lady boss fell victim to his ploy and eventually fell in love with him.  But love has no place in the corporate world and whether they like it or not, they will have to either hide it or risk their careers.  To make things even more complicated, Evelyn does not know that for Zack, their romance is just a casual, no-strings-attached affair.  This breaks Evelyn’s heart and piques Zack’s conscience.  In Zack’s discernment, however, he realizes that he has unwittingly fallen in love with his lady boss. But is it too late?

Vote For Your Favorite Stars In The StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards

Let your voice be heard! With all of today’s stylish celebrities dominating films, television, music, and fashion, it’s about time to cast a vote for who you think are the best style ambassadors and advocates as the StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards returns for a 2nd round of recognizing the country’s favorite style stars.


There are two easy ways to vote in the Celebrity Style Awards—online or through SMS.

To vote online, just visit www.push.com.ph/vote and select one choice per category. Votes can be submitted by just simply clicking on the “VOTE” button at the bottom part of the page.

To vote through SMS, text and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers or to 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text subscribers (Ex. SSM MUSE A). The list of category codes and nominees per category is as follows:

Yahoo! OMG! Awards Breaches 4 Million Fan Votes and Counting

OMG! Awards 2013 elicits more excitement and support from dedicated fans

The third edition of Yahoo! OMG! Awards has been living up to its theme, Stars Rock, Fans Rule, as it received over four million votes from fans in just three weeks.  Filipinos have been actively voting for their favorite stars on the Yahoo! OMG! Philippines’ popular entertainment news site since nominees were announced last June 4. 

The launch was held at URBN Bar & Kitchen and was attended by celebrities and nominees such as Jasmine Curtis Smith, Eula Caballero, Tim Yap, Karylle, Jane Oineza, the Sassy Girls, Arci Munoz, Eleven O One, Philia and Abra.  One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the first OMG! Media Magnet who went to international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. 

Kate Delos Reyes, Yahoo! Philippines’ Country Manager and Country Editor said, “We are very pleased for the rapturous response of the fans based on the number of votes the OMG! Awards has received, so far.  This is proof that Filipinos are passionate in keeping abreast with entertainment news and they go to Yahoo! to have that daily connection with the content they want.”

Mike Constantino, Yahoo! Philippines’ Deputy Country Sales Director added, “In recognition of the contribution and influence the fans hold, Yahoo! Philippines is bestowing them the power to support their favorite celebrities voting through the OMG! Awards via online, mobile and SMS.”

The Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 honors the Philippines’ most promising celebrities and breakthrough artists who have been the most searched on Yahoo! Philippines’ and who have captured the audience’s attention over the past year.

One hundred six nominees are vying in 22 categories this year.  Some celebrities have already shown a strong standing in the polls in their respective categories.   

Fans are encouraged to continue voting and spread the word. Voting for nominees is open online and via text messaging OMG HELP to 2910 to all networks until July 12, 2013.

Users can follow the Awards on Twitter at @yahooph #omgawardsph and “Like” its Facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/yahoophilippines; regular updates will be featured on Yahoo! OMG! site at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com.

The winners will be revealed on awards night, July 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Juan Minute Spotlight: "With A Smile" BlogCon

Aside from the Primetime and Afternoon blocks, the morning hours are now the hottest battlefield  for teleseryes and shows. And GMA brings a new kind of Romance-Comedy series featuring a love triangle between Christian Baustista, Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres in "With A Smile"

Joining in the BlogCon held last week were Mikael, Andrea, Shelly and Bryan. The cast shared the funny yet hectic experiences with regards with the show. With many also expecting more from just the usual romance comedy genre, With A Smile also showcase an ensemble of new and veteran actors and actresses. 

Knowing more about the stars behind the camera makes it more interesting. Protege almuni Shelly and Bryan shares their excitement with the new soap as they move on to become full time artists under GMA Artist Center. Andrea, having worked with Mikael feels very comfortable with him in the scenes. Or sometimes, a little too comfortable?

Support #TeamPH for The Apprentice Asia

The Apprentice has been known in reality TV as the toughest arena of the best of the best businessmen and women that will be given the chance to work with the most valuable yet strict bosses of the top companies in the world for example like Donald Trump who hosts the US version.

This year, its Asia's turn to search for the worthy apprentice of Asia's business tycoon Tony Fernandes of Air Asia. 12 contestants from all over Asia including 2 Pinoys were short listed and go head to head to be the victor of the very first Apprentice Asia produced and shown on AXN Asia. And to be part of this show is far more challenging than finding a needle in a haystack, for more than 30,000 applicants all over Asia, trimmed thousands off until the semifinalist also went through interviews and also isolation in preparation   as if when you find the needle you will also to get yourself through the needle hole.

REEL DEAL: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 2nd International Trailer

If You can't get enough of the last Percy Jackson, get ready now for book 2 with Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Now we share to you the new trailer that will build more excitement to fans of the movie and its interesting mythological characters.

Based on the best-selling book, PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS continues the young demigod’s epic journey to fulfill his destiny.  To save their world, Percy and his friends must find the fabled and magical Golden Fleece.  Embarking on a treacherous odyssey into the uncharted waters of the Sea of Monsters, they battle terrifying creatures, an army of zombies, and the ultimate Evil.   

"Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" opens August 7 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

PLDT KaAsenso Co-Presents the PhilSME Expo

Leading telecommunications and business solutions provider, PLDTKaAsenso co-presents this year’sPhilippine SME Business Expo. MediaCom Solutions Inc., in partnership with Esquire Financing Inc., and co-presented by PLDT KaAsenso brings you this year’s premier business expo dedicated to empower the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This three-day event is happening on July 12 – 14, 2013 at the newly constructed SMX Convention Center Taguig, located at the 3rd floor of SM Aura Premier.

Audie Gemora takes centerstage in I Was Here this July 5

Audie Gemora is hailed as the country’s King of Philippine Musical Theater because of the number of roles he has breathed life into in his decades in the business. Aside from being an excellent theater performer, he is one of the most respected icons of the musical theater, founding companies like Trumpets and STAGES, and being one of the stalwarts of Repertory Philippines. He also starred and directed shows for PETA and Tanghalang Pilipino.

This July 5 at the CCP Little Theater, Audie topbills I Was Here, which traces Audie’s music roots in an unforgettable concert experience. Audie will be joined by theater luminary Sheila Francisco and stage’s youngest leading man Sam Concepcion. Local music industry’s biggest recording star will also join Audie and will be his special surprise guest.

I Was Here is part of CCP’s Triple Threats which showcases the Leading Men and Women of Philippine Musical Theater’s uncanny ability to sing, dance and act. Nonie Buencamino kicked-off the series last June 13, while Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo will close it on August 15.