Michael Phelps' new girlfriend is a cocktail waitress

PEOPLE has reported on its website that the Great Olympian Michael Phelps has a new girlfriend named Caroline Pal.

Caroline is believed to be as a 26-year old, tattooed cocktail waitress at the Moon Nightclub in Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas.

According to the report, Phelps and Pal have been dating for two months now and Phelps has already introduced her to his family in Baltimore last Thanksgiving.

If it's indeed true that Caroline is Phelps' new girlfriend, she must be super lucky to have Phelps (and not the other way around?).

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Angel Locsin wins 'Best Actress' in the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television

Angel Locsin has won Best Single Performance By an Actress in the 22nd Star Awards for Television by the Philippime Movie Press Club (PMPC) last night.

She won for her outstanding performance in an episode of MMK: Ang Tahanan Mo entitled 'Pilat', beating award-winning nominees such as Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa, Cherry Pie Picache and Gloria Romero.

Before attending the awards night at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia, Angel guested on The Buzz with Piolo Pascual for the promotion of their upcoming movie Love Me Again: Land Down Under.

And there she was asked by host Kris Aquino about the biggest highlight of her career this 2008.

Angel said that her network transfer from GMA 7 to ABS-CBN set a new milestone in her career, as she got to improve her craft and earned 2 nominations from the PMPC Star Awards.

It was indeed a smart move for Angel to move to ABS-CBN since her dream of becoming a certified actress has been realized in the Kapamilya Network.

“Lord, aktres na ako!...Sa date ko po nga­yong gabi (referring to Luis Manzano), thank you for making me happy!” said Angel during her acceptance speech.

At this point, Angel has earned a notch higher than her rival Marian Rivera as well as Heart Evangelista or even other Kapamilya stars such as Anne Curtis and Bea Alonzo who are yet to earn a Best Actress award.

In the Best Drama Actress category, Angel was nominated for her performance in 'Lobo' but she lost the award to Sunshine Dizon for 'Impostora'.

It was Sunshine's 2nd consecutive Best Drama Actress. She won the same award last year for 'Bakekang'.

Angel's leading man Piolo Pascual was hailed Best Drama Actor.
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22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV (2008) Winners

22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television
November 30, 2008
at the SMX Convention Center

Best Single Performance by an Actress
Gloria Romero (”Singsing” episode, MMK)
Susan Roces (”Basura” episode, MMK)
Helen Gamboa (”Mesa” episode, MMK)
Cherry Pie Picache (”Tren” episode, MMK)
Shaina Magdayao (”Telebisyon” episode, MMK)
Angel Locsin (”Pilat” episode, MMK)

Best Single Performance by an Actor
Dolphy (”Bisikleta” episode, MMK)
Eddie Garcia (”Singsing” episode, MMK)
Gary Valenciano (”Bag” episode, MMK)
John Wayne Sace (”Mesa” episode, MMK)
Gabby Concepcion (”Taxi” episode, MMK)
Joshua Dionisio (”Sako” episode, MMK)

Best Drama Actress
Dina Bonnevie (Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita)
Judy Ann Santos (Ysabella)
Sunshine Dizon (Impostora)
Angel Locsin (Lobo)
Lovi Poe (Sine Novela Presents: Kaputol Ng Isang Awit)
Coney Reyes (Ysabella)

Best Drama Actor
Mark Anthony Fernandez (Impostora)
Piolo Pascual (Lobo)
John Lloyd Cruz (Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik)
Tirso Cruz III (Sine Novela Presents: Kaputol Ng Isang Awit)
Ryan Eigenmann (Lobo)
Sam Milby (Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik)
Robin Padilla (Joaquin Bordado)

Best Drama Anthology
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
Your Song (ABS-CBN)
Magpakailanman (GMA-7)
Maynila (GMA-7)

Best Primetime TV Series
Lobo (ABS-CBN)
Ysabella (ABS-CBN)
Impostora (GMA-7)
La Vendetta (GMA-7)
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7)

Best Daytime Drama Series
Prinsesa Ng Banyera (ABS-CBN)
Kaputol Ng Isang Awit (GMA-7)
Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7)
My Only Love (GMA-7)

Best Comedy Actress
Pokwang (That’s My Doc)
Ai-Ai Delas Alas (Komiks Presents: Volta)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang)
Susan Roces (John En Shirley)
Sharlene San Pedro (Goin’ Bulilit)
Nova Villa (That’s My Doc)
Maricel Soriano (John En Shirley)

Best Comedy Actor
Michael V (Bubble Gang)
Ogie Alcasid (Bubble Gang)
Joey De Leon (Nuts Entertainment)
Roderick Paulate (That’s My Doc)
Vic Sotto (Ful Haus)
Redford White (Kokey)

Best Comedy Show
Ful Haus (GMA-7)
John En Shirley (ABS-CBN)
That’s My Doc (ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show
Bubble Gang (GMA-7)
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7)
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN)

Best Female TV host
Regine Velasquez (SOP Rules)
Pia Guanio (Eat Bulaga!)
Valerie Concepcion (Wowowee)
Pokwang (Wowowee)
Toni Gonzaga (ASAP ‘08)

Best Male TV host
Willie Revillame (Wowowee)
Ogie Alcasid (SOP Rules)
Martin Nievera (ASAP ‘08)
German Moreno (Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman)
Vic Sotto (Eat Bulaga!)
Joey de Leon (Eat Bulaga!)

Best Variety Show
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) -tie
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - tie

Best Musical Variety Show
ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN)
SOP Rules (GMA)
Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA)

Best Showbiz-Oriented Show
The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN)
Startalk (GMA)
Showbiz Central (GMA)
The Ricky Lo Exclusives (Q11)
Chika Mo, Chika Ko (UNTV)

Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host
Boy Abunda (The Buzz)
Raymond Gutierrez (Showbiz Central)
Ricky Lo (The Ricky Lo Exclusives)
Luis Manzano (Entertainment Live!)

Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Show Host
Pia Guanio (Showbiz Central)
Cristy Fermin (The Buzz) - tie
Toni Gonzaga (Entertainment Live!)
Ruffa Gutierrez (The Buzz) - tie
Lolit Solis (Startalk)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Showbiz Central)

Best Celebrity Talk Show
Sis (GMA)
Boy And Kris (ABS-CBN)
Sharon (ABS-CBN)
Moms (Q-11)
The Sweet Life (Q 11)

Best Celebrity Talk Show host
Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino (Boy And Kris)
Lani Mercado, Manilyn Reynes, and Sherilyn Reyes (Moms)
Janice de Belen, Gelli de Belen, and Carmina Villarroel (Sis)
Lucy Torres-Gomez and Wilma Doesnt (The Sweet Life)
Jaya (One Proud Mama)

Best Game Show
All-Star K: The P1 Million Videoke Challenge (GMA-7)
GoBingo (GMA-7)
Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? (ABS-CBN)
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7)

Best Game Show Host
Allan K and Jaya (All-Star K: The P1 Million Videoke Challenge)
Arnell Ignacio (GoBingo)
Edu Manzano (Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?)
Paolo Bediones (Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok)

Best Talent Search Program
Shall We Dance (ABC 5)
U Can Dance: Version 2 (ABS-CBN)
Coca-Cola’s Ride To Fame: Yes To Your Dreams! (GMA-7)
Move: The Search for Billy Crawford’s Pinoy Dancers (GMA-7)

Best Talent Search Program Host
Drew Arellano and Karel Marquez (Coca-Cola’s Ride To Fame: Yes To Your Dreams!)
Billy Crawford (Move: The Search for Billy Crawford’s Pinoy Dancers)
Lucy Torres-Gomez, Arnell Ignacio, and Dominic Ochoa (Shall We Dance)
Iya Villania and Derek Ramsay (U Can Dance: Version 2)

Best New Male TV Personality
Jon Avila (Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom)
Robi Domingo (ASAP ‘08)
Josef Elizalde (ASAP ‘08)
Hayden Kho (SOP Rules)
Bruce Quebral (Your Song Presents: One More Chance)
Doc Ferds Recio (Born To Be Wild)

Best New Female TV Personality
Marianna Del Rio (Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom)
Maricris Garcia (SOP Rules)
Patricia Gayod (Maalaala Mo Kaya / “Dagat” episode) - tie
Daiana Meneses (Eat Bulaga!)
Kylie Padilla (Joaquin Bordado) - tie
Nicole Uysiuseng (ASAP ‘08)

Best Youth-Oriented Show
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 (ABS-CBN)
Star Magic Presents: Astigs (ABS-CBN)
Boys Nxt Door (GMA-7)
Gokada Go! (ABS-CBN)

Best Horror or Fantasy Program
ESP (GMA)
Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7)
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN)
Komiks Presents: Volta (ABS-CBN)
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis (ABS-CBN)

Best News Program
Bandila (ABS-CBN)
Balitanghali (Q 11)
Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan (GMA-7)
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)
24 Oras (GMA-7)

Best Male Newscaster
Martin Andanar (Sentro)
Julius Babao (TV Patrol World)
Arnold Clavio (Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan)
Mike Enriquez (24 Oras)
Ted Failon (TV Patrol World)
Alex Santos (TV Patrol Sabado)

Best Female Newscaster
Karen Davila (TV Patrol World)
Ces Oreña-Drilon (Bandila)
Precious Hipolito (Express Balita)
Vicky Morales (Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan)
Korina Sanchez (Bandila)
Mel Tiangco (24 Oras)

Best Public Service Program
Imbestigador (GMA-7)
XXX: Eksklusibo, Eksplosibong Ekspose (ABS-CBN)
Bitag (UNTV)
Emergency (GMA-7)
SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives (ABS-CBN)
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)

Best Public Service Program Host
Julius Babao, Karen Davila, and Henry Omaga-Diaz (XXX: Eksklusibo, Eksplosibong Ekspose)
Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador)
Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang)
Jessica Soho (Reunions)
Ben Tulfo (Bitag, UNTV)

Best Documentary Program
I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries (GMA-7)
Probe (ABS-CBN)
Reporter’s Notebook (GMA-7)
The Correspondents (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program Host
Karen Davila, Abner Mercado, Bernadette Sembrano, and Ces Oreña-Drilon (The Correspondents)
Cheche Lazaro, Pinky Webb, Hera Sanchez, Robert Alejandro, Akiko Thomson, and Adrian Ayalin (Probe)
Kara David, Howie Severino, Sandra Aguinaldo, and Jay Taruc (I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries)
Maki Pulido and Jiggy Manicad (Reporter’s Notebook)

Best Documentary Special
Harapan: The Jun Lozada Expose (ABS-CBN)
Koneksiyon: Anatomy of a Political Scandal (GMA-7)
Runaways: Human Trafficking Sa Jordan (ABS-CBN)
Signos: Ang Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima (GMA-7)
Sisid: Underwater Special (GMA-7)

Best Magazine Show
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
Mel And Joey (GMA-7)
Proudly Filipina (Q 11)
Rated K (ABS-CBN)
100% Pinoy (GMA-7)

Best Magazine Show Host
Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho)
Mel Tiangco and Joey de Leon (Mel And Joey)
Charlene Gonzalez (Proudly Filipina)
Korina Sanchez (Rated K)
Miriam Quiambao and Joaquin Valdez (100% Pinoy)

Best Public Affairs Program
Hot Seat (Q 11)
Review Philippines (Q 11)
Up Close and Personal (IBC-13)
Y-Speak (Studio 23)

Best Public Affairs Program Host
Jessica Soho (Hot Seat)
Mike Enriquez (Review Philippines)
Marissa del Mar (Up Close and Personal)
Bianca Gonzalez and Atom Araullo (Y-Speak)

Best Morning Show
Unang Hirit (GMA-7)
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
One Morning (NBN 4)
Good Morning, Kuya (UNTV)

Best Morning Show Host
Arnold Clavio, Susie Entrata-Abrera, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Rhea Santos, Jolina Magdangal, Winnie Monsod, Oscar Orbos, Regine Tolentino, Drew Arellano, Eagle Riggs, Love Añover, and Lhar Santiago (Unang Hirit)

Edu Manzano, Pinky Webb, Bernadette Sembrano, Rica Peralejo, Donita Rose, Kim Atienza, Alex Santos, Anthony Taberna, Winnie Cordero, and Ogie Diaz (Umagang Kay Ganda)

Aljo Bendijo, Claudine Trillo, Chal Lontoc, Nikki Jimenez, and Bobby Yan (One Morning)

Daniel Razon, Aida Gonzales, Allan Encarnacion, Rene Jose, Ryan Ramos, Janice Gotardo, Tony Arevalo, Krist Melecio, Chris Dela Cruz, Sahlee Piamonte, and Lola Sela (Good Morning, Kuya)

Best Lifestyle Show
Fit And Fab (Q 11)
Kay Susan Tayo (GMA-7)
Living It Up (Q 11)
Urban Zone (ABS-CBN 2)
Us Girls (Studio 23)

Best Lifestyle Show Host
Maggie Wilson and Theresa Licaros (Fit And Fab)
Susan Enriquez (Kay Susan Tayo)
Raymond Gutierrez, Issa Litton, Sam Oh, and Tim Yap (Living It Up)
Daphne Osmeña-Paez (Urban Zone)
Angel Aquino, Cheska Garcia, and Iya Villania (Us Girls)

Best Reality Program
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7)
Pinoy Records (GMA-7)
The Debutante (Q 11)
Gandang Ricky Reyes: Parlor Game (Q 11)
Got 2B Fit: The Del Monte Fit N’ Right Challenge (ABS-CBN)
Hired! (Q 11)

Best Reality Program Host
Joey Marquez and Keempee de Leon (Kung Ako Ikaw)
Manny Pacquiao and Chris Tiu (Pinoy Records)
Marc Nelson (The Debutante)
Ricky Reyes (Gandang Ricky Reyes: Parlor Game)
Mariel Rodriguez (Got 2B Fit: The Del Monte Fit N’ Right Challenge)
Mariz Umali and Paolo Abrera (Hired!, Q 11)

Best Travel Show
Balik-Bayan (Q 11)
Pinoy Meets World (GMA-7)
Trip Na Trip (ABS-CBN)
Travel Time (Studio 23)
WOW: What’s On Weekend (Studio 23)

Best Travel Show Host
Drew Arellano (Balik-Bayan)
The GMA News and Public Affairs Team (Pinoy Meets World)
Katherine de Castro, Uma Khouny, Franzen Fajardo, Kian Kazemi, and Jayson Gainza (Trip Na Trip)
Susan Calo-Medina and Lui Villaruz (Travel Time)
Dr. Joel Mendez with Loida Lagunay, Josephine Sanchez, and Josephine Duterte (WOW: What’s On Weekend)

Best Educational Program
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Busog Lusog (ABS-CBN)
Chef To Go (Q 11)
Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (ABS-CBN)
Ka-Toque (Q 11)

Best Educational Program Host
Kim Atienza (Matanglawin)
Romi Garduce and Doc Ferds Recio (Born To Be Wild)
Christine Bersola-Babao and Ruben Gonzaga (Busog Lusog)
Rob Pengson (Chef To Go)
Amy Perez and Uma Khouny (Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak)
Jeramiah Favia, Luis Rey Logarta, Darl Christian Lopez, Mariemiel Sison, and Jonah Sebastian Trinidad (Ka-Toque)

Best Children Show
Art Angel (GMA-7)
Kids On Q (Q 11)
KNC: Kawan Ng Cordero (UNTV)
Sine’Skwela (Studio 23)
5 And A Half (Studio 23)

Best Children Show Host
Pia Arcangel, Tonipet Gaba, and Krystal Reyes (Art Angel)
Tonipet Gaba, Ella Guevarra, Romina De Jesus, David Hubalde, Sam Turingan, Renford Alano, Aria Cariño, Isabella Dayto, Caleb Gotico, Eugene Herrera, Nikki Liu, Mikee De Vega, and Samantha Turingan (Kids On Q)
Eric Cabobos, JP Ramirez, Maysie Mirani, Roselle Aquino, Mikee Samson, Joshua Dapun, JR Melecio, Cedie Caisip, and Anjene Manalang (KNC: Kawan Ng Cordero)
Tado Jimenez, Bombi Plata, and Shiela May Junsay (Sine’Skwela)
Russ John Tanagon, Rhea Jane Tanagon, Rafael John Tanagon, Brisbane, and Cha-Cha (5 And A Half)

Best Station: GMA 7

Special Awards:

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award - Ms. Rosa Rosal
Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award - Senator Loren Legarda
Star of the Night

Male Star of the Night - Luis Manzano

Female Star of the Night - Rufa Mae Quinto

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113008: Miss World 2008 Favorites

MISS WORLD 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa
HOT 15 FAVORITES (based on the combined scores of Mykiru, invited guests, pageant reviews and Mykiru's online poll results)
as of November 30, 2008



1. RUSSIA, Ksenia Sukhinova




2. SPAIN, Patricia Yurena Rodriguez Alonjo


3. BRAZIL, Tamara Almeida Silva


4. UKRAINE, Irina Zhuravskaya


5. PHILIPPINES, Danielle Castaño


6. SOUTH AFRICA, Tansey Coetzee


7. MEXICO, Anagabriela Espinoza


8. VENEZUELA, Hannelly Quintero


9. UNITED STATES, Merica Lane Lindell


10. INDIA, Parvathy Omanakuttan


11. PUERTO RICO, Ivonne Orsini


12. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, Gabrielle Walcott


13. BELGIUM, Alizee Poulicek


14. CHILE, Nataly Nadeska Chilet Bustamante


15. CZECH REPUBLIC, Zuzana Jandova


CLOSE SHOTS:

16. ECUADOR, Marjorie Cevallos
17. BAHAMAS, Tinnyse Johnson
18. THAILAND, Ummarapas Jullakasian
19. ANGOLA, Brigith dos Santos
20. UGANDA, Dora Mwima


STRONG ALTERNATES:

21. PARAGUAY, Gabriela Rejala
22. LEBANON, Rosarita Tawil
23. ICELAND, Alexandra Ívarsdóttir
24. DOMINICAN REP., Geisha Nathali Montes de Oca
25. SLOVAK REPUBLIC, Edita Kresakova
26. PERU, Annmarie Dehainaut
27. KAZAKHSTAN, Alfina Nassyrova
28. ITALY, Claudia Russo
29. BELARUS, Volha Khizhynkova
30. MONTENEGRO, Mariana Mihajlović


HONORABLE MENTIONS:

31. ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, Athina James
32. TURKEY, Leyla Tugutlu
33. SRI LANKA, Rochelle Correa
34. CHINESE TAIPEI, Jamie Lin
35. NAMIBIA, Marelize Robberts
36. INDONESIA, Sandra Angelia
37. NIGERIA, Adaeze Igwe
38. SERBIA, Nevena Lipovac
39. CANADA, Leah Nicole Ryerse
40. ST. LUCIA, Joy-Ann Biscette


TRAILING BEHIND:

41. ZIMBABWE, Cynthia Muvirimi
42. FRANCE, Laura Tanguy
43. NORWAY, Lene Egeli
44. BELIZE, Charmaine Chinapen
45. AUSTRALIA, Katie Richardson
46. SIERRA LEONE, Tyrilla Gouldson
47. CHINA PR, Yan Ling Mei
48. GREECE, Angeliki Kalaitzi
49. BOLIVIA, Jackelin Arias
50. TANZANIA, Nasreem Ndiye


Previous lists:

112708: 1. Russia 2. Spain 3. Brazil 4. South Africa 5. Ukraine 6. Philippines 7. Mexico 8. Venezuela 9. Trinidad & Tobago 10. Puerto Rico 11. United States 12. India 13. Chile 14. Czech Republic 15. Belgium

112208: 1. Spain 2. Russia 3. Ukraine 4. Philippines 5. Brazil 6. Mexico 7. India 8. Venezuela 9. South Africa 10. Trinidad & Tobago 11. Puerto Rico 12. Belgium 13. United States 14. Chile 15. Thailand

111908: 1. Spain 2.5 Russia 2.5 Ukraine 4. Philippines 5. India 6. Brazil 7. South Africa 8. Mexico 9. Venezuela 10.5 Bahamas 10.5 Puerto Rico 12. Trinidad & Tobago 13.5 Belgium 13.5 Turkey 15. Chile

Keep voting for your favorites at Mykiru's Poll.

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56th FAMAS Awards 2008 winners

56th Annual FAMAS Awards
November 29, 2008
Manila Hotel

(winners are highlighted)

BEST PICTURE
Ataul: For Rent [Artiste Entertainment Works International]
Confessional [Cinema One Originals]
Katas ng Saudi [Maverick Films]
A Love Story [Star Cinema]
Paano Kita Iibigin [Star Cinema]

BEST ACTOR
John Lloyd Cruz for One More Chance
Jinggoy Estrada for Katas ng Saudi
Aga Muhlach for A Love Story
Piolo Pascual for Paano Kita Iibigin
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. for Resiklo

BEST ACTRESS
Bea Alonzo for One More Chance
Judy Ann Santos for Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Maricel Soriano for A Love Story
Lorna Tolentino for Katas ng Saudi
Regine Velasquez for Paano Kita Iibigin

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Mon Confiado for Faces of Love
Robin da Roza for Paano Kita Iibigin
Dingdong Dantes for Resiklo
Christopher de Leon for Banal
Publio Briones III for Confessional

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Irma Adlawan for Ataul: For Rent
Angel Aquino for Faces of Love
Eugene Domingo for Paano Kita Iibigin
Gina Pareño for Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Dimples Romana for One More Chance

BEST CHILD ACTOR
Quintin Alianza for Paano Kita Iibigin
Jairus Aquino for Resiklo
John Carlo for Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Julian Estrada for Katas ng Saudi
Alec Romano for Vhagetz
Kier Segundo for Foster Child

BEST CHILD ACTRESS
Ella Cruz for Resiklo
Jemina Cruz for Banal

BEST DIRECTOR
Adolfo Alix, Jr. for Batanes
Maryo J. de los Reyes for A Love Story
Jose Javier Reyes for Katas ng Saudi
Mark Reyes for Resiklo
Neal Tan for Ataul: For Rent

BEST STORY
John Paul Abellera and Tammy Bejerano for Paano Kita Iibigin
Anthony Gedang and Neal Tan for Ataul: For Rent
Jose Javier Reyes for Katas ng Saudi
Eddie Romero for Faces of Love
Vanessa Valdez for A Love Story

BEST SCREENPLAY
John Paul Abellera and Mel Mendoza del Rosario for Paano Kita Iibigin
Rica Arevalo for Faces of Love
Anthony Gedang and Neal Tan for Ataul: For Rent
Jerrold Tarog for Confessional [as Ramon Ukit]
Vanessa Valdez for A Love Story

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Gary Gardoce for A Love Story
Jay Linao for Resiklo
Charlie Peralta for Paano Kita Iibigin
Ramoncito Redoble for Batanes
Dan Villegas for Still Life

BEST ART DIRECTION
Nancy Arcega for Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Rodel Cruz for Resiklo
Chris Ecker de Guzman for Paano Kita Iibigin
Gerry Santos for A Love Story
Elfren Vibar for One More Chance

BEST MUSICAL SCORE
Arnold Buena and Allan Feliciano for Resiklo
Nonong Buencamino for Ataul: For Rent
Jesse Lucas for Batanes
Jesse Lucas for A Love Story
Raul Mitra for Paano Kita Iibigin

BEST THEME SONG
"Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" from Batanes
"Ang Himig Natin" from Banal
"Kapayapaan" from Anak ni Kumander (Pablo Vergara and Resty Hernandez)
"Sa Aking Pag-Uwi" from Katas ng Saudi (Dave Langit)
"Sine-Sine" from Confessional

BEST EDITING
Jay Halili for Resiklo
Marya Ignacio for One More Chance
Marya Ignacio for Paano Kita Iibigin
Tara Illenberger for A Love Story
Jerrold Tarog for Confessional [as Pats R. Ranyo]

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
Film Work Group for Ataul: For Rent
Ignite Media and Riot, Inc. for Anak ng Kumander
Optima Digital for Banal

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Peping Carmona for Anak ng Kumander
Ignite Media for Resiklo

Best Production Design: Rodel Cruz for Resiklo
Best Sound: Albert Idioma for A Love Story

Special Awards:

Presidential Award - Boots Anson Roa
Lifetime Achievement Award - Paraluman
FPJ Memorial Award - Cesar Montano
Flavio Macaso Award - Wilberto Villamin
Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award - Chit Ramos
Golden Artist Award - Ogie Alcasid
German Moreno Achievement Award - Marian Rivera (Female) and Ryan Agoncillo (Male)
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Dingdong beats Piolo and Chard as Favorite Actor in the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2008

MYKIRU'S FIRST CATCH

The first ever Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in the Philippines was successfully held last night, November 29, 2008 at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.

Seven awards were handed out, including the much coveted Pinoy Wannabe award.

From 2004 to 2007, the Pinoy Wannabe Award was already given out annually, but only during a sneak preview party of Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

This year's winner is no less than KC Concepcion beating international star Charice Pempengco.

Previous honorees for the Pinoy Wannabe Award include Sarah Geronimo in 2004, Kitchie Nadal in 2005, Sam Concepcion in 2006 and Ms. Angel Locsin last year.

Remember Dingdong Dantes' commercial where he wished he could get an acting award?

Well, the Best Actor award is yet to come, but as a popular and well-favored actor, Dingdong's wish is almost granted. This time, Dingdong wins as the kids' Favorite Actor, beating other worthy contenders such as Piolo Pascual, Richard Gutierrez and John Lloyd Cruz.

How about her screen partner Marian Rivera? Unfortunately, she lost to Kim Chiu.

Kim, whose loveteam partner Gerald Anderson lost to Dingdong, managed to beat other popular actresses such as Marian Rivera, Sarah Geronimo and Angel Locsin.

Dingdong and Marian's first show 'Marimar' was adjudged Fave TV Show.

Ateneo's basketball superstar Chris Tiu is very thankful he is the most favored athlete of today.

"Thank you very very much to all of you who voted for me as Favorite Athlete! Winning the award really means a lot to me especially if the other nominees are world class athletes like Manny Pacquiao, Efren Bata Reyes, Japoy Lizardo and Miguel Molina. To all those who texted and voted through the internet once, ten, twenty and even a hundred times, thank you so so much!! This is the first time I've won such an award at this large a scale!.," he said.

The awarding ceremony was hosted by ace TV host and comedian Michael V, whose program 'Bubble Gang' lost to 'Marimar' in the Fave TV show category.

Here's the complete list of nominees and winners in the 2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Philippines: (winners are highlighted)

Pinoy Wannabe 2008
Charice Pempengco
KC Concepcion
Lea Salonga
Marc Nelson
Vhong Navarro

Favorite Actor
Dingdong Dantes
Gerald Anderson
John Lloyd Cruz
Piolo Pascual
Richard Gutierrez

Favorite Actress
Angel Locsin
Iza Calzado
Kim Chiu
Marian Rivera
Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Musical Act
Christian Bautista
Gary Valenciano
Parokya ni Edgar
Sandwich
Yeng Constantino

Favorite TV Show
“Bubble Gang”
“Goin’ Bulilit”
“Marimar”
“The Singing Bee”
“Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan”

Favorite Cartoon Show
“Avatar, The Legend of Aang”
“Ben 10”
“Dora The Explorer”
“SpongeBob SquarePants”
“Tom & Jerry”

Favorite Athlete
Miguel Molina
Chris Tiu
Efren Bata Reyes
Japoy Lizardo
Manny Pacquiao

The Big Green Help Award – Ms. Chin Chin Gutierez
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Guapong Pinoy 2008 Contestants

A MYKIRU EXCLUSIVE



Ralph Sabater is one of the contestants for Guapong Pinoy 2008.


The finals for the 2008 Guapong Pinoy is all set and ready tonight, November 30, at the Serve Super Club in Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City.

Fifteen (15) handsome men are competing for the title and here's a glimpse of the contestants during their Wowowee guesting:

















Two of the top favorites to win in Guapong Pinoy 2008 are Ralph Sabater from Quezon City (first photo, above) and Lyceum Jimwell 'Jimboy' Bondoc of Manila (photos below):















The 15 contestants for Guapong Pinoy 2008:

Reza Ahmadian
Jimwell Bondoc
Rowell Buluran
Norlan Dagdagan
Drew de Quial
Russel Edge
Miguel Guitano Jr.
Wayne Hofer
Ivan Lacap
Gian Madrigal
Jordan Magante
Jay-el Rivera
Ralph Sabater
Jersom Santos
Raffy Santos
Rex Velasco
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Mariel Rodriguez is FHM's gift this December 2008

In her sexiest pictorial ever, Mariel Rodriguez posed for the first time in FHM for its December 2008 issue.





It's actually Mariel's second time to cover up a men's magazine, the first one was last June, 2007 for Maxim, a rival magazine of FHM.

For FHM, Mariel was wearing different sets of lingerie as a promotion of her own sister's lingerie line.

FHM described Mariel as someone with unparalleled allure and this season is the best time for her to wow.

As for Mariel, the said December 2008 issue of FHM is one perfect "hot gift" this season.

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Mexico's Anagabriela Espinoza is Miss World Beach Beauty 2008

The much-awaited Beach Beauty finals of Miss World 2008 was held yesterday, November 29, 2008 at the Bevery Hills Hotel & Resort, Umhlanga Rocks in Durban, South Africa with Miss Mexico Anagabriela Espinoza Marroquin (center) winning the top plum.

The Beach Beauty competition was the first fast-track event of Miss World 2008 and with Mexico's victory, its delegate automatically advances to the semis.






She then becomes the 1st semi-finalist and five more fast-track events are up for the remaining 108 candidates.

Anagabriela, who is 20 years old, is one of the big favorites to win the Miss World 2008 title.

She is also one of the leaders in Mykiru's Online Poll.

The results of the Beach Beauty finals is generally favorable as 19 of the Top 25 finalists were among the top bets for the crown.

Here's the official results of Miss World 2008 Beach Beauty Competition:

MISS BEACH BEAUTY 2008: MEXICO, Anagabriela Espinoza
1st Runner Up: SOUTH AFRICA, Tansey Coetzee
2nd Runner Up: RUSSIA, Ksenia Sukhinova


Top 10 Finalists:

ANGOLA, Brigith dos Santos
INDIA, Parvathy Omanakuttan
LEBANON, Rosarita Tawil
PHILIPPINES, Danielle Castaño
PUERTO RICO, Ivonne Orsini
SPAIN, Patricia Rodriguez
VENEZUELA, Hannelly Quintero


Top 25 Semi-finalists:

AUSTRALIA, Katie Richardson
COLOMBIA, Katherine Medina
CROATIA, Josipa Kusic
EGYPT, Sanaa Ismail Hamed
KAZAKHSTAN, Alfina Nassyrova
NEW ZEALAND, Kahurangi Taylor
PARAGUAY, Gabriela Rejala
SERBIA, Nevena Lipovac
THAILAND, Ummarapas Jullakasian
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, Gabrielle Walcott
TURKEY, Leyla Tugutlu
UKRAINE, Irina Zhuravskaya
UNITED STATES, Lane Lindell
URUGUAY, Fatimih Davila
ZIMBABWE, Cynthia Muvirimi

Up Next: The Miss World Talent Fast Track, December 01, 2008

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Charice sings at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Charice performed 'Because You Loved Me' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Thursday, November 27, 2008.

The said parade is an annual offering by Macy's Department Store.

Other performers and celebrities present in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were Miley Cyrus, David Archuleta, Ashanti, Ali Larter, Andy Williams, James Taylor, Trace Adkins, Selma Blair, Rick Astley, Pushplay, Miss USA Crystle Stewart and many more.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was telecast live on the NBC network with hosts Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker, who introduced Charice as the internet phenomenon from the Philippines.

After the Macy's Thanksgiving Day celebration, Charice will fly to San Diego for the Wowowee world tour.

Charice's performance


David Archuleta's performance


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21st Awit Awards (2008) Winners

AWIT AWARDS 2008
Eastwood Central Plaza
November 26, 2008
List of finalists (winners are highlighted)

PERFORMANCE AWARDS:
Criteria: Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation (40%)

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
1 Love Will Lead You Back - Kyla (EMI Philippines)
2 Ikaw Pa Rin - Aicelle (GMA Records)
3 Tulak Ng Bibig - Julianne (MCA Music, Inc.)
4 Promise Me - Lea Salonga (Sony BMG Music Phils.)
5 Ikaw - Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records Corp.)

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
1 Hard Habit To Break - Martin Nievera (EMI Philippines)
2 I’ll Take Care Of You - Richard Poon (MCA Music, Inc.)
3 Sana Maulit Muli - Gary Valenciano (Star Recording, Inc./ASAP Music)
4 Tagumpay - Guji Lorenzana (Synergy Music Corp./Lukas Music Philippines)
5 Windmills Of Your Mind - Jose Mari Chan (Universal Records, Inc.)

Best Performance by a Duet
1 Lando - Gloc 9 with Francis Magalona (Sony BMG Music Phils.)
2 Paano Kita Iibigin - Piolo Pascual & Regine Velasquez (Star Recording, Inc./Viva Records)
3 Hard Habit To Break - Jed Madela & Gary Valenciano (Universal Records, Inc.)
4 Ang Aking Awitin - Ronnie Liang & Nikki Gil (Universal Records, Inc.)
5 Unsaid - Lala & Christian Baustista (Warner Music Phils.)

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists
1 Tatsulok - Bamboo (EMI Philippines)
2 Evidence - Urbandub (EMI Philippines)
3 Sala - Pupil (Sony BMG Music Phils.)
4 Argos - Bamboo (Star Recording, Inc./EMI Philippines, Inc.)
5 So Blue - Sinosikat? (Warner Music Phils.)

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
1 Oh Lori - Olivia (Ivory Music & Video)
2 Grateful - Julianne (MCA Music, Inc.)
3 Laya - Nityalila (Universal Records, Inc./Manna Records)
4 Ugly Girl - Miki Hahn (Viva Records Corp.)
5 Stars - Lala (Warner Music Phils.)

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
1 All My Life - Daniel Razon (EMI Philippines/Breakthrough & Milestones Productions Int’l.)
2 I’ll Take Care Of You - Richard Poon (MCA Music, Inc.)
3 Crazy But Incredible - Brian Josef (Sony BMGMusicPhils./Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment)
4 Shake Yo Thang - Gabriel Valenciano (Star Recording, Inc.)
5 Someone In The Dark - Miguel Aguila (Warner Music Phils.)

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists
1 Ale - The Bloomfields (EMI Philippines)
2 Let Me Love You Tonight - Ryan Cayabyab RCS (Sony BMG Music Phils.)
3 Sabihin - Zelle (Sony BMG Music Phils./Talentfolio/UpperHand Entertainment)
4 Why Can’t It Be - 3rd Avenue (Universal Records, Inc./Barnyard Music Phils.)
5 Magic - Sinosikat? (Warner Music Phils.)

CREATIVITY AWARDS:
Criteria: Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)

Album of the Year
1 Aiza Seguerra - Para Lang Sa’yo (Star Recording, Inc.)
2 Yeng Constantino - Salamat (Star Recording, Inc. /Dream Big Productions)
3 Solid - Parokya Ni Edgar (Universal Records, Inc.)
4 Taking Flight - Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records Corp.)

Best-Selling Album of the Year
Yeng Constantino - Salamat (Star Recording, Inc. /Dream Big Productions)

Song of the Year
1 Tulak Ng Bibig – Julianne - Julianne Tarroja (MCA Music, Inc.)
2 Para Lang Sa’yo – Aiza Seguerra - Jonathan Manalo (Star Recording, Inc.)
3 Salamat – Yeng Constantino - Yeng Constantino (Star Recording, Inc. / Dream Big Productions)
4 Ikaw – Sarah Geronimo - Medwin Marfil (Viva Records Corp.)
5 So Blue – Sinosikat? - Sinosikat? (Warner Music Phils.)

Best Ballad
1 It’s Over Now - Kyla (EMI Philippines, Inc.)
2 Sabihin - Zelle (Sony BMG Music Philippines/Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment)
3 Para Lang Sa’yo - Aiza Seguerra (Star Recording, Inc.)
4 Catch Me I’m Falling - Toni Gonzaga (Star Recording, Inc.)
5 Iisa Lang - Parokya Ni Edgar (Universal Records, Inc.)

Best Rock
1 Guillotine - Urbandub (EMI Philippines)
2 Probinsyana - Bamboo (EMI Philippines)
3 Tatsulok - Bamboo (EMI Philippines)
4 Sala - Pupil (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
5 Argos - Bamboo (Star Recording, Inc./EMI Philippines)

Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music
1 Buwan - Kitchie Nadal (GMA Records)
2 Empty Chairs - Julianne (MCA Music, Inc.)
3 Sala - Pupil (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
4 Sorry Na, Pwede Ba? - Brownman Revival feat. Rico J. Puno (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
5 Turning My Safety Off - Sinosikat? (Warner Music Philippines)

Best Novelty
1 Berting -1017 (EMI Philippines)
2 Gimik - Zoo (MCA Music, Inc.)
3 Itaktak Mo - Joey de Leon (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
4 Sayaw Darling - Willie Revillame (Star Recording, Inc./‘D Loverboy Productions)
5 Cowboy - Cowgirl - Andrew E. (Viva Records Corporation)

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
Paano Kita Iibigin (for the movie “Paano Kita Iibigin”) Piolo Pascual & Regine Velasquez, Star Recording, Inc. / Viva Records Corporation

Best Inspirational/Religious
Salamat, Yeng Constantino, Star Recording, Inc. / Dream Big Productions

Best Christmas
A Perfect Christmas, Jed Madela, Universal Records, Inc.

Best Regional Recording
Matud Nila, Mark Bautista, Star Recording, Inc./ ASAP Music

Best Dance
1 Tarat Tat - Galaxy Records, Inc.
2 Sexy Mama - GMA Records
3 Sumayaw Ka - Sony BMG Music Philippines
4 Sugarpop - Sony BMG Music Philippines
5 Reggae Fever - Sony BMG Music Philippines

Best Rap
1 Shagiddy Shapopo - Kawago (Alpha Music Corporation)
2 May Pulis Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay - Kawago (Alpha Music Corporation)
3 Tarat Tat Dos - Fuertes (Galaxy Records, Inc.)
4 Lando - Gloc 9 featuring Francis M. (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
5 Neva Loose - Mobbstar (Star Recording, Inc.)

Best Jazz Recording
1 Beacon Call - Eastern Skies (Candid Records Phils. Corporation)
2 Empty Chairs - Julianne (MCA Music, Inc.)
3 Choose To Believe - Julianne (MCA Music, Inc.)
4 Magic - Sinosikat? (Warner Music Philippines)
5 Akin Ka - Sinosikat? (Warner Music Philippines)

Best R & B
1 Back Into You - Amber Davis (Bellhaus Entertainment, Inc.)
2 Ikaw Pa Rin - Aicelle (GMA Records)
3 Let Me Love You Tonight - Ryan Cayabyab RCS (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
4 Pangako Yan - Luke Mejares (Sony BMG Music Philippines)
5 Rainbow Coloured Sky - Freestyle (Viva Records Corporation)

Music Video of the Year
Creativity (40%) Production Value (30%) Appeal (15%) Technical Excellence (15%)

1 Probinsyana - Bamboo (EMI Philippines)
2 So Far Away - Bamboo (EMI Philippines)
3 Break Na Tayo - Rocksteady (Sony BMG Music Philippines/12 Stone Records)
4 Time In - Yeng Constantino (Star Recording, Inc.)
5 Ang Katulad Mong Walang Katulad - Orange & Lemons (Universal Records, Inc.)

Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Awardee: LEA SALONGA

21st Awit Awards People's Choice Winners
The People’s Choice Winners were determined based on votes sent in through text during the period July 15 to Aug 31, 2008.

People's Choice Favorite New Male Artist
DANIEL RAZON (for All My Life)

People's Choice Favorite New Female Artist
OLIVIA (for Oh Lori)

People's Choice Favorite Male Artist
MARTIN NIEVERA (for Hard Habit To Break)

People's Choice Favorite Female Artist
AICELLE (for Ikaw Pa Rin)

People's Choice Favorite New Group
3RD AVENUE (for Why Can't It Be)

People's Choice Favorite Group
SINOSIKAT? (for So Blue)

People's Choice Favorite Song Of The Year
SALAMAT by Yeng Constantino

People's Choice Favorite Music Video
TIME IN by Yeng Constantino


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NU107 Rock Awards 2008 winners

The band Pupil, headed by former Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia, was the big winner in the 15th NU 107 Rock Awards held last night, November 27, 2008 at Silvercity, Frontera Verde in Pasig City.

Pupil scooped 5 honors, including the Artist and Album of the Year awards.

Unfortunately, Ely Buendia lost to Rico Blanco as Vocalist of the Year.

Despite tough competitions, Sandwich managed to win 3 awards, including the Song of the Year title for 'Betamax'.

Newly formed group The Out of Body Special picked up 2 awards, Best New Artist and Bassist of the Year for Nino Avenido.

Performers during the event were Bamboo, The Dawn, Pupil, Sandwich, Urbandub, Markus Highway, Greyhoundz, Radio Active Sago Project, Razorback, and Rico Blanco.

Here's the official list of winners and losers for the 2008 NU107 Rock Awards:

(winners are highlighted)

Best New Artist
1. Taken by Cars
2. Angulo
3. The Out of Body Special
4. Reklamo
5. The Camerawalls

Vocalist Of The Year
1. Gabby Alipe of Urbandub
2. Ely Buendia of Pupil
3. Rico Blanco
4. Niles Chong of Angulo
5. Carlos Magno of The Out of Body Special

Guitarist Of The Year
1. John Dinopol of Urbandub
2. Rico Blanco
3. Kelvin Uy of Angulo
4. Chino Singson of Itchyworms
5. LC De Leon of Reklamo

Bassist Of The Year
1. Lalay Lim of Urbandub
2. Nino Avenido for The Out of Body Special
3. Myrene Academia of Sandwich
4. Dok Sergio of Pupil
5. Benny Yap of Taken by Cars

Drummer Of The Year
1. Jan Jan Mendoza of Urbandub
2. Mike Dizon of Sandwich / Pedicab
3. Wendell Garcia of Pupil
4. Bryan Kong of Taken by Cars
5. Jazz Nicolas of Itchyworms

Best Live Act
1. Urbandub
2. Sandwich
3. Greyhoundz
4. Itchyworms
5. The Spaceflower Show

Artist Of The Year
1. Urbandub
2. Sandwich
3. Pupil
4. Rico Blanco
5. Out of Body Special
6. Angulo

Album Of The Year
1. “Under Southern Light” of Urbandub
2. “Marks the Spot" of Sandwich
3. “Wild Life” of Pupil
4. “Is Love” of The Out of Body Special
5. “Ending of a New Kind” of Taken by Cars

Best Album Packaging
1. Inksurge.com for “Marks the Spot” of Sandwich
2. Team Manila for “Under Southern Lights” of Urbandub
3. Sarah Gaugler for “Pocket Guide to the Other World” of The Camerawalls
4. LC de Leon and Toastedshop for “Bitch for Change” of Reklamo
5. GE Madriaga-Mapa for “Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter” of Pedicab

Song Of The Year
1. “Betamax” by Sandwich
2. “Monobloc” by Pupil
3. “Castaway” by Inyo
4. “Evidence” by Urbandub
5. “The Best Mistake” by Angulo
6. “Pasubali” by Spongecola

Best Music Video
1. “Guillotine” of Urbandub (Directed by Pancho Esguerra)
2. “Ang Pusa Mo” of Pedicab (Directed by RA Rivera)
3. “Monobloc” of Pupil (Directed by King Palisoc)
4. “Fallen” of Drip (Directed by Juan Alcazaren)
5. “Maskara” of Rivermaya (Directed by RA Rivera)

Red Horse In The Raw Award
1. Soul Brothers
2. Shut Eye View
3. Chromosom
4. Bembol Rockers
5. Play

Producer Of The Year
1. Urbandub and Angee Rozul for “Under Southern Lights” of Urbandub
2. Rico Blanco for “Your Universe” of Rico Blanco
3. Pupil and Jerome Velasco for “Wildlife” of Pupil
4. Eric Perlas for “Is Love” of The Out of Body Special
5. Miguel Alcaraz and Taken by Cars for “Ending of a New Kind” of Taken by Cars

Smart / Urock College Band Of The Year
1. Fuzz from Ateneo
2. Mithi from University of Sto. Tomas
3. Battle City from College of St. Benilde
4. The Eighteens from Letran
5. Twin Lobster from St. Scholastica’s College

Smart Buddy Listener's Choice Award: URBANDUB
Hall of Fame: SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION
Nokia IAC Award: FASPITCH

See last year's winners

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Guapong Pinoy' 2008

There's a new search in town entitled Guapong Pinoy 2008, obviously in search for the most handsome Pinoys.

Twelve (12) guys will compete for the title on the finals night happening this Sunday, November 30, 2008, 7:00 PM, at the Serve Super Club Aranate Coliseum Circle, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City with Kurap's Dexter Castro as guest.

The contestants guested on Wowowee yesterday to promote the pageant.

Produced by Jun Noya (J.N.) Entertainment, the ticket price is P300.

Jun Noya was also the producer of Glamour Boys Search and Manhunt Bikini Open in 2007.

See list of contestants
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112708: Miss World 2008 Favorites

MISS WORLD 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa
HOT 15 FAVORITES (based on the combined scores of Mykiru, invited guests, pageant reviews and Mykiru's online poll results)
as of November 27, 2008



1. RUSSIA, Ksenia Sukhinova




2. SPAIN, Patricia Yurena Rodriguez Alonjo


3. BRAZIL, Tamara Almeida Silva


4. SOUTH AFRICA, Tansey Coetzee


5. UKRAINE, Irina Zhuravskaya


6. PHILIPPINES, Danielle Castaño


7. MEXICO, Anagabriela Espinoza


8. VENEZUELA, Hannelly Quintero


9. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, Gabrielle Walcott


10. PUERTO RICO, Ivonne Orsini

11. UNITED STATES, Lane Lindell
12. INDIA, Parvathy Omanakuttan
13. CHILE, Nataly Chilet
14. CZECH REPUBLIC, Zuzana Jandova
15. BELGIUM, Alizee Poulicek


CLOSE SHOTS:

16. BAHAMAS, Tinnyse Johnson
17. ECUADOR, Marjorie Cevallos
18. THAILAND, Ummarapas Jullakasian
19. ICELAND, Alexandra Ívarsdóttir
20. SLOVAK REPUBLIC, Edita Kresakova

STRONG ALTERNATES:

21. ANGOLA, Brigith dos Santos
22. DOMINICAN REP., Geisha Nathali Montes de Oca
23. UGANDA, Dora Mwima
24. PARAGUAY, Gabriela Rejala
25. LEBANON, Rosarita Tawil
26. PERU, Annmarie Dehainaut
27. SRI LANKA, Rochelle Correa
28. TURKEY, Leyla Tugutlu
29. BELARUS, Volha Khizhynkova
30. KAZAKHSTAN, Alfina Nassyrova

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

31. NORWAY, Lene Egeli
32. SIERRA LEONE, Tyrilla Gouldson
33. NAMIBIA, Marelize Robberts
34. MONTENEGRO, Mariana Mihajlović
35. SERBIA, Nevena Lipovac
36. ITALY, Claudia Russo
37. CHINESE TAIPEI, Chieh-min (Jamie) Lin
38. ST. LUCIA, Joy-Ann Biscette
39. INDONESIA, Sandra Angelia
40. BELIZE, Charmaine Chinapen

TRAILING BEHIND:

41. ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, Athina James
42. ZIMBABWE, Cynthia Muvirimi
43. CANADA, Leah Nicole Ryerse
44. NIGERIA, Adaeze Igwe
45. CHINA PR, Yan Ling Mei
46. GREECE, Angeliki Kalaitzi
47. AUSTRALIA, Katie Richardson
48. BOLIVIA, Jackelin Arias
49. SCOTLAND, Stephanie Willemse
50. TANZANIA, Nasreem Ndiye


Previous lists:

112208: 1. Spain 2. Russia 3. Ukraine 4. Philippines 5. Brazil 6. Mexico 7. India 8. Venezuela 9. South Africa 10. Trinidad & Tobago 11. Puerto Rico 12. Belgium 13. United States 14. Chile 15. Thailand

111908: 1. Spain 2.5 Russia 2.5 Ukraine 4. Philippines 5. India 6. Brazil 7. South Africa 8. Mexico 9. Venezuela 10.5 Bahamas 10.5 Puerto Rico 12. Trinidad & Tobago 13.5 Belgium 13.5 Turkey 15. Chile

Keep voting for your favorites at Mykiru's Poll.

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Charice might sing at Obama's inauguration

I hope it's true.

On ABS-CBN News, an internet buzz about the possibility of Charice performing in the inauguration of newly-elected US President Barack Obama on December 15th has been reported with reference to sites that started the rumor.

Note that one of the posters in a forum cited by ABS-CBN News is named "don't be fooled".

To quote:

abs-cbnNEWS.com tried to find out where this 'inauguration performance' report started via online research, and the news site found the post of g-rex_03 at http://www.peyups.com/postreply.khtml?topic=36005&forum=19&post=3350010&....

"Forum Resident: i had a meeting with concert producers over lunch today and one of them told me that Charice might sing in the inauguration of Obama (because of Oprah) and she (Oprah) is also producing a kids' talent show in the States, where (prepare for this): Charice will be the host. last: she charges $30,000 per song in the States. But she still remains very, very grounded."

Speculation then began on internet forums and blogs, that the teen singer will sing at Obama's inauguration gala.

"Charice Fans...any truth to the rumors that Charice may be singing on President Obama's inauguration on Dec 15? This is due to Oprah's influence on the president elect. No announcement since security clearance is involved to who is performing. Update naman. Thanks," a forumer, "yna morin posted" at http://pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=31072800.

"Congrats charice! Guys, let's email Oprah (go to her website) and request her to let Charice sing “I Believe” (of the AI fame) in the Obama inauguration. The song is but fitting for the American dream and surely , Charice will give justice to it. what do you think? Sounds a bit ambitious,right? But that would be the ultimate international exposure for Cha. Besides , nothing seems to be impossible for Cha right now. All the good things come rollin’. So, let’s bring it on for Charice!!!," forumer "channel7carrie" posted at htttp://www.charicemania.com/2008/11/12/best-up-coming-singers/charice-at-the-aliw-awards-night-2008/?cp=2.

In another forum site, http://theybf.com/index.php/2008/11/06/beyonce-set-to-perform-at-inaugur..., forumer "don't be fooled" included the name of Charice as one the names of international artists who might perform for the inaugural.

"don't be fooled
On Nov 7, 2008 at 2:24 am | Reply | Quote
Suggestions for Inaugural performers:

Jennifer Hudson
Leona Lewis
Barbra Streisand
Alicia Keys
Il Divo
Andrea Bocelli
Charice Pempengco (The young girl who sang w/Celine Dion)
Celine Dion
Stevie Wonder
Corinne Bailey Rae
Yolanda Adams
BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Vince Gill and Wynonna Judd
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Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 Candidates

The 25 lovely candidates for the comebacking Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 were presented to the press yesterday, November 26, 2008.

Three titles are at stake: Mutya ng Pilipinas-International, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism Puerto Princesa and Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities and they will get the chance to represent the Philippines in Miss Asia Pacific-International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year and Miss Intercontinental.

Among the 25 contestants, most notable for now is candidate #1 Katrina Grace Rigets (photo) who won as Miss Philippines-Water in 2006 and #25 Sarah Polverini, a former child actress (starred in Ang TV and Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa).

Here's the official list of candidates for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008:

1) Katrina Rigets, 23, Quezon City
2) Loren Andre Fermin Burgos, 21, California
3) Riza Arriane Selva, 19, Quezon City
4) Karen Gale Sharlene O'Hara, 22, Antipolo City
5) Cresta Faye Medez, 19, Palawan
6) Jessica Karina Paciente, 17, Quezon City
7) Pia Burgos, 19, Norway
8) Arline Nicolas 22, Laguna
9) Lizl Rosoles, 18, Naga City
10) Angelica Damian, 22, Bulacan
11) Rhea Niones, 23, South Cotabato
12) Ellaine Paola Esteban, 21, Marikina City
13) Queency Benaldez, 18, Southern Leyte
14) Sarah Syed, 19, Albay
15) Venice Acuna, 18, Bulacan
16) Jonavi Quiray, 21, Palawan
17) Kathleen Jebulan, 23, Sorsogon City
18) Frances Urrutia, 19, Quezon City
19) Jamie Jean dela Rosa, 23, Tarlac
20) Laica Joy Jimenez, 19, Bulacan
21) Nadia Holloway, 20 Australia
22) Jam Libatong, 21, Cebu
23) Maria Rochelle Ruth Rebeta, 18, Albay
24) Neris Dimaculangan, 20, Batangas
25) Sarah Ilanora Polverini

The coronation night is on December 7, 2008 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

The candidates in their official swimwear photos.

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112508: Pageant Tidbits

Asians were highly favored in the recently concluded Mister International pageant.

The Top 3 winners are from Asia (Vietnam, Lebanon, China) and five others made it to the semi-finals: India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan (ROC).

Pageant fanatics are not generally in favor of the results.

Nothing to wonder though, because Mister International is organized by Mister Singapore Organization and was held in Taiwan.

The host candidate won two special awards, Mister Photogenic and Best National Costume other than placing in the Top 15.

Mister Vietnam Ngo Tien Doan was a Manhunt International 2007 Top 15 semi-finalist and took home the "Mr. Physique" award.

Mister Belgium Koen Van De Voorde, who placed in the Top 10, represented Luxembourg in Manhunt International 2008 last May and there he finished 13th.

Unfortunately, Mister Angola Claudio Furtado was 4th Runner Up in Manhunt International 2008, but he failed to make it to the semis of Mister International 2008.

Other favorites who didn't place in the finals were the representatives from Luxembourg, Malta, Latvia, Honduras, Nigeria and Bolivia.

For three years, Lebanon always ends up in the Top 5. Lebanon was the winner in 2006, 4th Runner Up in last year and 1st Runner Up this year.

It's the third consecutive time for Lebanon, Greece, USA, Venezuela and Singapore to place in the Mister International finals.

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Last Saturday, November 22, the 20th Miss Model of the World was held in Guangdong Province, China. Miss Ukraine Mariia Lakimuk won the title with Miss China Wang Hongmin and Miss Turkey Serap Tunc as the runners up. The other two in the Top 5 were Greece and Kazakhstan.

Special awardees included: France - Miss Friendly; Venezuela - Best in Swimwear and Hungary as Miss Talent.

Over 60 models vied for the title.

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In Miss World 2008, the Beach Beauty finals, one of the 5 fast-track events, will be held this Saturday, November 29. The other five fastracks are: Miss World Talent (Dec. 1), Top Model (Dec. 2), Miss World Sports (Dec. 4) and Miss People's Choice and Beauty with a Purpose, to be known on the finals night (Dec. 13).


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Jeff Surio placed in the semis of Mister International 2008

Despite limited preparations, Mister Philippines Jeff Surio managed to place in the finals of Mister International 2008, which was held last night, November 24, 2008 in Taiwan.

Jeff actually had no preparations at all, because he was the last-minute replacement to the original Mister Philippines Ryan Roberts, who unfortunately had a seizure during the first day of the competition in Taiwan.

Jeff was one of the Top 10 semi-finalists in Mister International with Mister Vietnam Ngo Tien Doan as the titleholder.

It was Jeff's very first participation in an international pageant, unlike the eventual winner from Vietnam who already competed in Manhunt International 2007.

I suppose Jeff and Doan turned out to be good friends if we take a look at these photos:









Good job, Jeff! You made the Filipinos so proud.

I would like to congratulate Mr. Mike Lim, the organizer of Mister Philippines International, for giving us Surio, and Roberts as well, who lived up to expectations and make Mister Philippines International indeed a classy male pageant in the country.
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Mister International 2008 Official Results

Mykiru's First Catch
Mister International 2008 winners
November 24, 2008
Taiwan (ROC)





MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2008: Vietnam, Ngo Tien Doan


1st Runner Up: Lebanon, Lebanon, Mohamad Chamseddine


2nd Runner Up: China, Zhang Chao


3rd Runner Up: Croatia, Mihovil Barun


4th Runner Up: Netherlands, Vincent Cleuren


TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:


6th. Venezuela, Marco Antonio Chinea Franco


7th. Brazil, Marciel Moreno Mendes


8th. Philippines, Jeffrey Miguel Surio


9th. Belgium, Koen Van De Voorde


10th. Greece, Dimitris Tsilis


11th. USA, Ivan Rusilko


12th. Singapore, Ken Lim



13th. Indonesia, Rocky Pramata


14th. Taiwan (ROC), Li Chih Siang


15th. India, Vikas Mehandroo


SPECIAL AWARDEES:


Mister Spirit: Nigeria, Edgar Chima Chidiebere Ononuju

SportsmenAsia Swimwear and Fitness Award: Vietnam, Ngo Tien Doan
Best National Costume: Taiwan, Li Chi Hsiang
Mister Photogenic: Taiwan, Li Chi Hsiang
Mister Congeniality: Croatia, Mihovil Barun


NON-WINNING CONTESTANTS:


Angola, Claudio Fortado


Bolivia, Luis Alberto Martinez Reyes Ortiz


France, Patrick Beck


Honduras, Cesar Quintanilla


Hong Kong, Yang Jung Hao


Korea, Park Jung Wan


Kyrgyztan, Azamat Toktakunov


Latvia, Endijs Gravlejs


Luxembourg, Gert de Winne


Macau, Xie Hui


Malta, Andrei Grech


Pakistan, Ali Asghar


Slovenia, Erik Ferfolja


Sri Lanka, Dinesh Priyankara de Silva


National Director Award: Rafael Robert Delfin of the United States

Photos and info courtesy of Mr. Alan Sim, President, Mister Singapore Organization
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