Another baby Pacquiao is born

On December 30 at 6:37 AM in Los Angeles, California (10:37 PM in Manila), Manny Pacquiao's wife Jinky gave birth to a 7.9 pound baby girl, their 4th child.

Jinky was admitted to Los Angeles Metropolitan Hospital early morning and of course, Manny was with her in the delivery room.

The baby Pacquiao is named Queen Elizabeth, obviously named after the famous queen of United Kingdom.

Looking at baby Queen Elizabeth, she inherited her mother's skin color and truly has the Pacquiao face just like her older sister Princess, Manny's 3rd child.

By January 10, Manny and Jinky along with newborn Queen Elizabeth and three other kids will be back in the Philippines.

Here's a video report from ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda:



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Manny Pacquiao has been named Champion of Champions by ESPN Star Sports. In the final match, he was up against Malaysian squash player Nicol David and topped the poll with a landslide victory of over 90% of votes.

Earlier, Manny has also been named Boxer of the Year by WBC and Fighter of the Year by Yahoo! Sports.

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Oscars 2009 Best Foreign Language Film Predictions

Ploning, the Philippines' entry to the Oscar Awards 2009 Best Foreign Language Film category, still has a dim chance of making it to the Top 5, despite rigorous campaigns made by Judy Ann Santos herself, the female lead of the movie, and the film producers in the US this month.

In the 66th Golden Globe Awards 2009 nominations released two weeks ago, the 5 nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film mostly come from European countries with only one fron Asia: The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany), Everlasting Moments (Sweden), Gomorrah (Italy), I've Loved You So Long (France) and Waltz With Bashir (Israel).

The Golden Globe Awards usually gives an idea as to the outcome of the Oscar Awards.

Meanwhile, in the 14th Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) Critics' Choice Awards 2008, it almost has the same nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film with that of the Golden Globe, but this time with 2 contenders from Asia: A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noël) • France, Gomorra • Italy, I've Loved You So Long (Il y a longtemps que je t'aime) • France, Let the Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in) • Sweden, Mongol • Kazakhstan and Waltz with Bashir (Vals im Bashir) • Israel.

With this, some sites have already listed down their predictions for the Oscars 2009 Best Foreign Language Film, none of which has cited 'Ploning' as one of the possible nominees:

Alternative Film Guide
The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
The Class (France)
Everlasting Moments (Sweden)
Gomorrah (Italy)
Waltz with Bashir (Israel)

Runners Up: Tony Manero (Chile, The Home of Dark Butterflies (Finland), Captain Abu Raed (Jordan) and The Song of Sparrows (Iran)

Helium
Lion's Den (Argentina)
The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
Tricks (Poland)
Gomorra (Italy)
The Class (France)
Waltz with Bashir (Israel)

The Film Experience
Revanche (Austria)
The Baader Meinhof Komplex (Germany)
Gomorra (Italy)
The Blind Sunflowers (Spain)
Everlasting Moments (Sweden)

Runners Up: Last Stop 174 (Brazil, The Necessities of Life (Canada), To Verdener (Denmark), The Class (France), Tulpan (Kazakhstan), O'Horten (Norway) and Waltz with Bashir (Israel)

D.é.j.à. v.u
The Home of Dark Butterflies (Finland)
The Class (France)
The Baader Meinhof Complex (Germany)
Taare Zameen Par (India)
The Song of Sparrows (Iran)
Waltz with Bashir (Israel)
Gomorra (Italy)
Everlasting Moments (Sweden)
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MMFF 2008 Box Office Gross (as of December 29, 2008)

34th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines
Partial/Unofficial Box Office Gross Receipts
December 25 to 29, 2008

Day 1 (December 25, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.9 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18.9 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13.1 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P7.0 million
5. Baler - P5.3 million
6. One Night Only - P1.5 million
7. Dayo - P1.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.6 million

Day 1 Total: P68.5 MILLION

Day 2 (December 26, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.1 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P16.7 million
3. Baler - P9.9 million
4. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P9.8 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P5.5 million
6. One Night Only - P1.2 million
7. Dayo - P1.0 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.4 million

Day 2 Total: P64.6 MILLION

Day 3 (December 27, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P16.0 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P10.4 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P6.6 million
4. Desperadas 2 P4.0 million
5. Baler P1.8 million
6. One Night Only P0.8 million
7. Dayo P0.5 million
8. Magkaibigan P0.2 million

Day 3 Total: 40.3 MILLION

Day 4 (December 28, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P16.7 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P11.3 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P5.9 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P5.5 million
5. Baler - P1.9 million
6. One Night Only - P0.7 million
7. Dayo - P0.5 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.2 million

Day 4 Total: 42.7 MILLION

Day 5 December 29, 2008
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P14.2 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P7.8 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P5.1 million
4. Baler - P2.4 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P1.6 million
6. One Night Only - P0.7 million
7. Dayo - P0.5 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.1 million

Day 5 Total: 32.4 MILLION

GRAND TOTAL: DECEMBER 25-29, 2008
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P87.9 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P65.1 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P40.5 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P23.6 million
5. Baler - P21.3 million
6. One Night Only - P4.9 million
7. Dayo - P3.7 million
8. Magkaibigan - P1.5 million

OVER-ALL TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS as of Dec. 29, 2008: P248.5 MILLION

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PHILIPPINE BOX OFFICE for 2008
as of December 29, 2008

1. A Very Special Love PHP 179,569,117
2. Caregiver PHP 139,536,302
3. For The First Time PHP 132,774,212
4. My Bestfriend's Girlfriend PHP 101,257,479
5. Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! PHP 90,507,251
6. When Love Begins... PHP 89,376,729
7. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - (estimated) P87.9 million (as of Dec. 29)
8. Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam PHP PHP 85,469,574
9. My Only Ü PHP 78,399,615
10. My Big Love PHP 69,703,502
11. SupahPapalicious PHP 66,988,528
12. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - (estimated) P65.1 million (as of Dec. 29)
13. One True Love PHP 62,482,432 (as of December 14, 2008)
14. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - (estimated) P40.5 million (as of Dec. 29)
15. Manay Po 2: Overload PHP 30,405,258
16. My Monster Mom PHP 29,209,289
17. Scaregivers PHP 26,079,691 (as of December 14, 2008)
18. Ikaw pa rin, bongga ka boy! PHP 24,668,554
19. I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) PHP PHP 23,709,311
20. Desperadas 2 - (estimated) P23.6 million (as of Dec. 29)
21. Baler - (estimated) P21.3 million (as of Dec. 29)
22. Urduja PHP 11,518,774
23. Ploning PHP 10,779,030
24. One Night Only - (estimated) P4.9 million (as of Dec. 29)
25. Loving You PHP 4,336,656
26. Dayo - (estimated) P3.7 million (as of Dec. 29)
27. Torotot PHP 2,133,244
28. Ate PHP 1,877,603
29. Magkaibigan - (estimated) P1.5 million (as of Dec. 29)
30. Half Blood Samurai (under PHP 1,000,000)
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There's no Filipino 'Twilight', says ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation has released a statement yesterday that there will no Filipino adaptation of the Hollywood box-office hit 'Twilight'.

According to ABS-CBN, the internet news about 'Takipsilim', the Filipino version of 'Twilight', are untrue.

"There is no truth to the Web reports, particularly in the Perez Hilton blogsite, that ABS-CBN is doing a local adaptation of "Twilight". ABS-CBN will be the first to announce if it is, in fact doing so," says ABS-CBN Corporate Communications' Bong Osorio.

Aside from Perez Hilton, some other sites who wrote or blogged about the 'Takipsilim' rumors include Yehey! Entertainment, Mykiru and an all-new blog dedicated to the rumored TV series.

Would you believe, even Ryan Seacrest (host of American Idol) has blogged about it?

Why is there a rumor like that?

Could it be true that ABS-CBN has changed its decision to do the remake because the remake received mostly objections and negative reactions?

Abs-cbnNEWs.com even did a story about it last week but it's now deleted. It was entitled 'ABS-CBN bags rights for local 'Twilight' remake'.

On December 24, abs-cbnNEWS.com uploaded a story, "ABS-CBN bags rights for local 'Twilight' remake". The source of the story was a report by entertainment writer Edgar Cruz posted on yehey.com.

The editor of the said ABS-CBN article apologized for the wrong reporting.


The duty editor who uploaded the story failed to check with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. whether the story was correct and accurate.

ABS-CBN Corp. Communications head Bong Osorio has since denied that the company will do a local remake of the movie, Twilight.

abs-cbnNEWS.com thus decided to remove the article from our website.

Our apologies. -- Eds.


With this, the said remake, to be entitled 'Takipsilim' is nothing but a hoax, as ABS-CBN does not plan of doing so.

The online petition of saying NO to 'Twilight' Filipino version has already solicitied 8,102 signatures (above the 5,000 target) and maybe that prompted ABS-CBN to withdraw its plan.
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Angel Locsin will shine brighter in 2009, according to a psychic

Psychic and Feng Shui Consultant Madame Suzette Arandela predicts that Angel Locsin will have a brighter 2009 ahead of her.

“Babalik ang dating ningning ng kanyang bituin. Makakabawi ang kanyang career ngayong 2009, " Madam Suzette shares to Abante-Tonite.

Probably the prediction is made out of the fact that her first movie with Star Cinema entitled 'Love Me Again (Land Down Under)' opposite Piolo Pascual will be the first movie to open in 2009. Well, it could be a good start for Angel.

When it comes to her lovelife, Angel will also have a stable relationship with current boyfriend Luis Manzano.

How about Angel's closest rival in showbiz, Marian Rivera?

According to Madam Suzette, if Marian (who is bombarded with so many intrigues) will not change her attitude, her career in 2009 will just be average.

“Kapag hindi nagbago ang attitude niya, magiging average lang ang kanyang career sa 2009. Malamang na mag-slow down ang kanyang career dahil sa kanyang ugali. May isang babaing sisikat ngayong 2009 na masasapawan siya,” she said.

On People's Taliba, it has also been reported that Marian Rivera's career in 2009 will not be as lucky as in 2008.

Quoting from the said article, "Marami ang nagsasa-bing kahit na nagpaka-wala ng ‘sandosenang ap-pliances si Marian Rivera sa mga entertainment press bago mag-Pasko, hindi pa rin daw ito susuwertihin sa taong 2009. Sabi ng ibang showbiz manghuhula, sasabit daw ang kamalasan kay Marian sa taong 2009 da-hil sa mga taong natapakan niya at nasaktan nitong 2008. Dahil nasa personality na raw ni Marian ang pagiging mataray at mapang-api, marami raw ang magwi-wish sa kanyang downfall sa dara-ting na taon."

Other predictions, according to Madam Suzette, include reconciliation between Sam Milby and Anne Curtis, blockbuster movie for KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez, another woman in between James Yap and Kris Aquino, health problems for Joey De Leon and Willie Revillame, more awards for Anne Curtis and Bea Alonzo might get pregnant if becomes careless.

Here's Madam Suzette's predictions this 2009 for some other showbiz personalities aside from Angel and Marian: (courtesy of Abante-Tonite)

WILLIE REVILLAME: “Mananatili ang pamamayagpag ng kanyang Wowowee show, pero dapat niyang ingatan ang kanyang kalusugan dahil nakikita kong maoospital siya.
“Malamang na magkaroon siya ng surgery.
Prone pa rin siya sa scandals at mai-involve siya sa ilang mga artistang babae. Magkakaroon siya ng bagong pag-ibig.”

RICHARD GUTIERREZ: “Mananatiling pataas ang career niya kahit sino pa ang itambal sa kanya.
“Dadami pa ang kanyang endorsement. Mag-iingat lang siya sa pagmomotor. Ingatan niya ang kanyang left leg.
“Pagdating sa kanyang lovelife, wala siyang seryosong makakarelasyon, pero mas magki-click ang tambalan nila ni KC Concepcion. Mas madadalas ang kanyang pagta-travel.
“Mas magiging ok ang kalusugan ng nanay niyang si Annabelle Rama, pero mas dapat pang mag-ingat ang tatay niyang si Eddie Gutierrez sa kalusugan nito.”

KC CONCEPCION: ­“ Mas magniningning pa ang bituin. Magkakaroon ng regular TV show. Maghi-hit ang pelikula nila ni Richard (When I Met You).
“Malamang na mag-aral uli siya. May kinalaman sa art ang pag-aaralan niya.
“Mas gaganda ang relasyon nila ng amang si Gabby Concepcion, pero prone to sickness ang ama.”

SHARON CUNETA: “May darating na family problem, pero pagdating sa career, mananatiling nasa top pa rin, pero may slow month siya sa kanyang career sa buwan ng July at August.
“Mas magta-travel pa. Malamang na mag-soul searching.”

RUFFA GUTIERREZ: ­ “Hindi pa tuluyang natatapos ang istorya nila ni Yilmaz (Bektas). Madalas pa rin silang magko-communicate dahil sa mga anak nilang sina Lorin at Venice.
“Tungkol sa lovelife, may isang politician na maghahabol sa kanya.
“Career-wise, mas magiging ok siya at magkakaroon ng bagong pelikula at bagong TV show sa ABS-CBN.”

KRIS AQUINO: “Hindi tuluyang matatahimik ang relasyon nila ng mister na si James Yap. Mai-involve si James sa ibang babae, pero hindi sila maghihiwalay.
“Nakikita kong mahal siya ni James, pero madali itong matukso sa ibang babae.
“Ingatan niya ang anak na si Joshua dahil prone ito sa sickness.”

DENNIS TRILLO:­ “Magiging ok ang kanyang career. Babalik ang dating sigla ng kanyang career.
“Magkakaproblema lang siya sa babae. Isang showbiz girl at isang non-showbiz girl ang mai-involve sa kanya.
“Dapat na mag-ingat siya dahil malamang na makabuntis uli siya.”

HEART EVANGELISTA:­ “Mas gaganda ang lovelife. Hindi na talaga sila magkakabalikan ni Jericho (Rosales).
“Mas magki-click pa kung ibabalik ang tambalan nila ni Richard (Gutierrez).”

JC DE VERA: “Mas aangat pa ang career this 2009. Mas gaganda ang relasyon nila ni Rhian (Ramos).
“Magkakaroon pa ng maraming investments. Magta-travel din siya.
“May isang babaing galit pa rin sa kanya hanggang ngayon.”

VILMA SANTOS: “Malamang na magkaroon ng surgery na may kinalaman sa uterus, kaya dapat mag-ingat.”

NORA AUNOR: “Hindi pa rin makakabawi sa kanyang career. Marami akong nakikitang negative sa kanya.
“Tungkol sa pera, hindi pa rin maganda ang dating sa kanya at magpapatuloy siya sa paglipat-lipat ng tirahan.”

VIC SOTTO:­ “Mananatiling maganda ang relasyon nila ni Pia (Guanio). Patuloy na mamamayagpag ang kanyang career.
“Malamang na magpakasal ang isang anak niya at magkaroon uli siya ng anak.”

JOEY DE LEON: “Dapat careful siya sa kanyang health, lalo na sa kanyang heart.
“Kikita siya ng malaki sa pagpe-painting.
“May isang anak na naman siya na papasukin ang showbiz.”

RUFA MAE QUINTO: “Mababawasan ng intriga ang kanyang buhay at tatlong pelikula ang gagawin niya.
“Hindi pa rin niya mahahanap ang kanyang Mr. Right sa 2009.”

OGIE ALCASID: “Magpapatuloy ang kanyang tagumpay at mas gaganda ang relasyon nila ni Regine.”

REGINE VELASQUEZ: “Malamang na magkaroon siya ng accident sa isang malayong lugar. Malamang na ma-hospital sa August o September.”

GRETCHEN BARRETTO: ­ “Puro problema sa pag-ibig, pero hindi pa rin sila maghihiwalay ni Tonyboy (Cojuangco).”

PIOLO PASCUAL:­ “Hindi pa rin siya magkakaroon ng serious love relationship. Mas magta-travel.”

SAM MILBY: ­“Ingatan niya ang kanyang left leg. Malamang na magkabalikan sila ni Anne (Curtis).”

ANNE CURTIS: ­ “Tatanggap pa ng award. Magiging maganda ang lovelife.”

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ: ­“Magkakaroon ng bagong girlfriend.”

BEA ALONZO: ­ “May poor health problem. Mai-in-love sa isang non-showbiz guy, pero mag-ingat at baka mabuntis.”
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'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat' now one of the Top 10 Box Office hits of 2008

As of December 28, 2008, 'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat' has earned a 4-day total of P73.7 million, a figure worthy enough to be included in the Top 10 Box Office Hits of 2008 as of this point.

At the end of the MMFF 2008 on January 7, 2009, expect 'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat' and 'Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After' both in the over-all Top 10, with the former securing a spot in the Top 5.

34th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines
Partial/Unofficial Box Office Gross Receipts
December 25 to 28, 2008

Day 1 (December 25, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.9 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18.9 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13.1 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P7.0 million
5. Baler - P5.3 million
6. One Night Only - P1.5 million
7. Dayo - P1.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.6 million

Day 1 Total: P68.5 MILLION

Day 2 (December 26, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.1 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P16.7 million
3. Baler - P9.9 million
4. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P9.8 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P5.5 million
6. One Night Only - P1.2 million
7. Dayo - P1.0 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.4 million

Day 2 Total: P64.6 MILLION

Day 3 (December 27, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P16.0 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P10.4 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P6.6 million
4. Desperadas 2 P4.0 million
5. Baler P1.8 million
6. One Night Only P0.8 million
7. Dayo P0.5 million
8. Magkaibigan P0.2 million

Day 3 Total: 40.3 MILLION

Day 4 (December 28, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P16.7 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P11.3 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P5.9 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P5.5 million
5. Baler - P1.9 million
6. One Night Only - P0.7 million
7. Dayo - P0.5 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.2 million

Day 4 Total: 42.7 MILLION

GRAND TOTAL: DECEMBER 25-28, 2008
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P73.7 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P57.3 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P35.4 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P22.0 million
5. Baler - P18.9 million
6. One Night Only - P4.2 million
7. Dayo - P3.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P1.4 million

OVER-ALL TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS as of Dec. 28, 2008: P216.1 MILLION

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PHILIPPINE BOX OFFICE for 2008
as of December 28, 2008

1. A Very Special Love PHP 179,569,117
2. Caregiver PHP 139,536,302
3. For The First Time PHP 132,774,212
4. My Bestfriend's Girlfriend PHP 101,257,479
5. Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! PHP 90,507,251
6. When Love Begins... PHP 89,376,729
7. Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam PHP PHP 85,469,574
8. My Only Ü PHP 78,399,615
9. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - (estimated) P73.7 million (as of Dec. 28)
10. My Big Love PHP 69,703,502
11. SupahPapalicious PHP 66,988,528
12. One True Love PHP 62,482,432 (as of December 14, 2008)
13. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - (estimated) P57.3 million (as of Dec. 28)
14. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - (estimated) P35.4 million (as of Dec. 28)
15. Manay Po 2: Overload PHP 30,405,258
16. My Monster Mom PHP 29,209,289
17. Scaregivers PHP 26,079,691 (as of December 14, 2008)
18. Ikaw pa rin, bongga ka boy! PHP 24,668,554
19. I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) PHP PHP 23,709,311
20. Desperadas 2 - (estimated) P22.0 million (as of Dec. 28)
21. Baler - (estimated) P18.9 million (as of Dec. 28)
22. Urduja PHP 11,518,774
23. Ploning PHP 10,779,030
24. Loving You PHP 4,336,656
25. One Night Only - (estimated) P4.2 million (as of Dec. 28)
26. Dayo - (estimated) P3.2 million (as of Dec. 28)
27. Torotot PHP 2,133,244
28. Ate PHP 1,877,603
29. Magkaibigan - (estimated) P1.4 million (as of Dec. 28)
30. Half Blood Samurai (under PHP 1,000,000)
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Carlene Aguilar is FHM's 2009 wet opener

Dennis Trillo's ex-girlfriend and beauty queen turned actress Carlene Aguilar makes a big splash in the January 2009 issue of FHM Philippines.




As what FHM descibes Carlene, the young mom is beautiful, queenly and very, very 'wet'.

It is also Carlene's first sexy pictorial for a men's magazine.

Carlene, who is the mother of 2 year-old Calix Andreas, holds the record for being the first Philippine representative in Miss Earth and the only Filipina to compete both in Miss World (2005) and Miss Earth (2001). She was a semi-finalist in both pageant. She was also Miss Chinese International 2005 2nd Runner Up and Miss Internet WWW Queen 2006.

With her very sexy figure, she could still represent the Philippines in a pageant, this time in Mrs. World as soon as she gets married, hopefully with her new boyfriend Yo Ocampo.

Also featured in the 2009 opening salvo of FHM are Avi Siwa, Jenny Tran, Jhoy Mercado, Isabelle Du, Gwen Garci, Gail Nicolas, Hazel Anne Mendoza, Niña Jose, Jamilla Obispo and many more.

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MMFF Box Office: 'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat' widens its lead

After Day 3 (December 27, 2008), Star Cinema's MMFF '08 entry Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat starring Ai-Ai de las Alas has maintained supremacy in the box office and widened its lead over closest competitor 'Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After' topbilled by Tito, Vic & Joey.

'Tanging Ina' sequel earned 16 million pesos during the third day, now with an accumulated total gross earnings of 57 million pesos.

'Iskul Bukol' on one hand had 10.4 million pesos on Day 3, to be added up to its 2-day total of 35.6 million pesos.

On Day 4, we'll see if the results of the MMFF 2008 Awards Night last Saturday will shake the box-office rankings.

34th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines
Partial/Unofficial Box Office Gross Receipts
December 25 to 27, 2008

Day 1 (December 25, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.9 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18.9 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13.1 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P7.0 million
5. Baler - P5.3 million
6. One Night Only - P1.5 million
7. Dayo - P1.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.6 million

Day 1 Total: P68.5 MILLION

Day 2 (December 26, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.1 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P16.7 million
3. Baler - P9.9 million
4. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P9.8 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P5.5 million
6. One Night Only - P1.2 million
7. Dayo - P1.0 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.4 million

Day 2 Total: P64.6 MILLION

Day 3 (December 27, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P16.0 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P10.4 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P6.6 million
4. Desperadas 2 P4.0 million
5. Baler P1.8 million
6. One Night Only P0.8 million
7. Dayo P0.5 million
8. Magkaibigan P0.2 million

Day 3 Total: 40.3 MILLION

GRAND TOTAL (December 25-27, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat P57.0 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After P46.0 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X P29.5 million
4. Baler - P17.0 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P16.5 million
6. One Night Only - P3.5 million
7. Dayo - P2.7 million
8. Magkaibigan - P1.2 million

OVER-ALL TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS as of Dec. 27, 2008: P173.4 MILLION

In the over-all box-office chart for 2008, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat is now close to making it in the Top 10.

1. A Very Special Love PHP 179,569,117
2. Caregiver PHP 139,536,302
3. For The First Time PHP 132,774,212
4. My Bestfriend's Girlfriend PHP 101,257,479
5. Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! PHP 90,507,251
6. When Love Begins... PHP 89,376,729
7. Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam PHP PHP 85,469,574
8. My Only Ü PHP 78,399,615
9. My Big Love PHP 69,703,502
10. SupahPapalicious PHP 66,988,528
11. One True Love PHP 62,482,432 (as of December 14, 2008)
12. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (estimated) PHP 57,000,000 (as of December 27, 2008)
13. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After (estimated) PHP 46,000,000 (as of December 27, 2008)
14. Manay Po 2: Overload PHP 30,405,258
15. Shake, Rattle & Roll X (estimated) PHP 29,500,000 (as of December 27, 2008)

See last year's MMFF box-office as of Day 3

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2008 MYX Hit Chart Yearend Countdown: Sarah Geronimo tops them all

MYX HIT CHART
Most Requested Videos (Foreign and OPM)
For the Year 2008

Obviously, Sarah Geronimo's A Very Special Love is the hottest song of 2008 as it both topped the Pinoy MYX Countdown, an OPM hits chart, and the MYX Hit Chart, a countdown of the most requested local and international songs.

Sarah Geronimo and Rico Blanco are the only solo artists from the Philippines to penetrate this year's over-all Top 20.

It's the 4th consecutive year for Hale and SpongeCola to make it in the 5-year old year-end countdown while a third consecutive time for both Sarah Geronimo and Callalily.

Last year, there were 15 OPM and 5 foreign songs in the MYX Hit Chart but this time around, the ratio is 11:9 still in favor of the OPM songs.

01. A Very Special Love by Sarah Geronimo
02. Betamax by Sandwich
03. When You Look Me in the Eyes by Jonas Brothers
04. 7 Things by Miley Cyrus
05. Susundan by Callalily
06. Pasubali by SpongeCola
07. Crush by David Archuleta
08. Decode by Paramore
09. Ang Sarap Dito by Project 1
10. Pitong Araw by Hale
11. Procastinator by Sandwich
12. Kailan by Bamboo
13. Ang Pusa Mo by Pedicab
14. The Fight Is Over by Urbandub
15. Happy Birthday by The Click Five
16. Bye Bye by Mariah Carey
17. This is Me by Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas
18. No Air by Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown
19. Realize by Colbie Caillat
20. Rico Blanco - Yugto


Previous Year's Countdown:

2007
1. Magbalik by Callalily
2. Jenny by The Click Five
3. Magsasaya by 6CycleMind
4. 'Wag Ka Nang Umiyak by Sugarfree
5. Ikaw by Sarah Geronimo
6. Nakapagtataka by SpongeCola
7. Pasan by Callalily
8. Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance
9. Chicosci Vampire Social Club by ChicoSci
10. You Are The Music In Me by the Cast of High School Musical 2
11. Tuliro by SpongeCola
12. Shooting Star by Hale
13. Probinsyana by Bamboo
14. Prinsesa by 6CycleMind
15. Love Team by Itchyworms
16. Seven Black Roses by ChicoSci
17. Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne
18. Teenagers by My Chemical Romance
19. Alam ng Ating Mga Puso by Rachelle Ann Go
20. Love Will Lead You Back by Kyla

2006
1. Narda – Kamikazee
2. Bitiw – SpongeCola
3. Ulan – Cueshé
4. I Still Believe in Loving You – Sarah Geronimo
5. If You Walk Away – Rachelle Ann Go
6. Sugod – Sandwich
7. Doo Bi Doo – Kamikazee
8. Waltz – Hale
9. Stars – Callalily
10. Jeepney driver– Kala
11. Beep – The Pussycat Dolls
12. Welcome to the Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
13. Dahil Ikaw – True Faith
14. Invincible – Christian Bautista
15. Bakit – Rachelle Ann Go
16. Martyr Nievera – Kamikazee
17. Jeepney – SpongeCola
18. Direction – Slapshock
19. 241 (My Favorite Song) – Rivermaya
20. Bebot – Black Eyed Peas

2005
1. The day you said goodnight – Hale
2. Love Moves In Mysterious Ways – Nina
3. Tell Me Where It Hurts – MYMP
4. We Belong Together – Mariah Carey
5. True – Ryan Cabrera
6. Do Somethin' – Britney Spears
7. Kahit Pa – Hale
8. Stay – Cueshé
9. Untitled – Simple Plan
10. Incomplete – Backstreet Boys
11. Gemini – Sponge Cola
12. You'll Be Safe Here – Rivermaya
13. Same Ground – Kitchie Nadal
14. I Need You – Mark Bautista
15. Beautiful Soul – Jesse McCartney
16. Bright Lights – Billy Crawford
17. Kung Wala Ka – Hale
18. Wake Me Up When September Ends – Green Day
19. Helena – My Chemical Romance
20. Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson

2004
1. Toxic – Britney Spears
2. Gravity – Jerry Yan
3. How Could You Say You Love Me – Sarah Geronimo
4. Come In Out Of The Rain – Sheryn Regis
5. Hands to Heaven – Christian Bautista
6. The Reason – Hoobastank
7. Yeah – Usher feat Ludacris and Lil Jon
8. This Love – Maroon 5
9. Everytime – Britney Spears
10. Mandy – Westlife
11. My Happy Ending – Avril Lavigne
12. Remember I Love You – Vic Zhou
13. Pagbigyang Muli – Erik Santos
14. Because of You – Kyla
15. Rainbow – South Border
16. One Meter – Jerry Yan
17. Noypi – Bamboo
18. Balisong – Rivermaya
19. Penny and Me – Hanson
20. Summer Sunshine – The Corrs



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2008 MYX International Top 20 Yearend Chart

MYX INTERNATIONAL TOP 20 (M.I.T. 20)
Year-end Countdown
Most Requested Foreign Videos for 2008

1. When You Look Me in the Eyes by Jonas Brothers
2. 7 Things by Miley Cyrus
3. Crush by David Archuleta
4. Decode by Paramore
5. Happy Birthday by The Click Five
6. Bye Bye by Mariah Carey
7. This is Me by Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas
8. No Air by Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown
9. Realize by Colbie Caillat
10. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
11. Empty by The Click Five
12. Dead by My Chemical Romance
13. With You by Chris Brown
14. Low by Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
15. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey
16. Burnin' Up by Jonas Brothers
17. When I Grow Up by The Pussycat Dolls
18. Womanizer by Britney Spears
19. Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna
20. Viva La Vida by Coldplay

MIT TOP 20 YEAR END COUNTDOWN (2007)
1. Jenny by The Click Five
2. Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance
3. You are the Music in Me by the Cast Of High School Musical 2
4. Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne
5. Teenagers by My Chemical Romance
6. I Don't Love You by My Chemical Romance
7. Umbrella by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
8. Irreplaceable by Beyonce
9. What I've Done by Linkin Park
10. Makes Me Wonder by Maroon 5
11. Wait For You by Elliott Yamin
12. Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie
13. Don't Matter by Akon
14. Beautiful Girl by Sean Kingston
15. Say It Right by Nelly Furtado
16. Gimme More by Britney Spears
17. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs by Fall Out Boy
18. What Time Is It by the Cast Of High School Musical 2
19. Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
20. Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
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Boy Abunda does not believe Marian Rivera is the biggest star

On The Buzz yesterday, host Boy Abunda stood by his statement that GMA's prized talent Marian Rivera is not the biggest star.

Boy's reaction came after a video of Marian was shown wherein the beautiful actress was asked to give a message to Boy regarding the latter's fearless statement last December 21 that Marian is not the biggest stat, but just one of the biggest stars of today.

Instead of greeting Boy, Marian gave a message to Kris Aquino instead: "Si Ate Kris na lang. I love you, Ate Kris."

"First I didn't expect naman Marian to say, 'I love you, Tito Boy,'" Boy reacted.

"I standby what I said. And Marian, I didn't call you names, I simply said, and I paid tribute to you, sinabi ko, you're one of the biggest stars. I standby my statement na I don't believe you are the biggest star," he graciously added.

"Kapag pinag-uusapan ang biggest star, marami 'yan, eh. Longevity, body of work, ikaw ba ay maraming pelikula, ikaw ba ay may concert. Malawak at malaki ang pamantayan ng titulong biggest star."

"I don't think you can be the biggest star with two hits (referring to Marimar and Dyesebel," Boy continued.

However, Boy recognized Marian's big achievements. "Back-to-back hits are hard to achieve and Marian achieved a lot." But he also cited other female big stars with great achievements in 2008 such as KC Concepcion, Sarah Geronimo, Bea Alonzo, Claudine Barretto and Judy Ann Santos.

"I didn't' say anything derogatory. I didn't say anything to disparage your name. To a certain point, being a big star in our industry is relative."

Boy's final message to Marian: "Marian if you love Kris Aquino, I love her more."

***

Just some fast trivia on Boy and Marian:

When Marian was starting on showbiz, Boy Abunda wanted to manage her career.

The two already had conflicts in the past, when Marian Rivera denied that Ervic Vijandre, her former boyfriend, personally knew Boy Abunda. Boy reacted on Marian's denial, “Nais ko lamang sabihin na hindi karangalan, karagdagan o kabawasan sa aking pagkatao kung hindi ako kilala ni Ervic!”

Boy Abunda was also the interviewer when Karylle gave her controversial "smile" as a response to the question: Totoo bang buntis si Marian kay Dingdong Dantes?
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12 Stars to Watch in 2009

Starstruck's Ultimate Hunk and latest Cotton Club endorser Aljur Abrenica has been cited as one of the 12 stars to watch out for in 2009.


Philippine Daily Inquirer cited down 12 promising stars who they think will shine the brightest in 2009.

Five are Kapuso (GMA) talents while the remainders are all from the Kapamilya network ABS-CBN, but four of those Kapamilya talents were originally from GMA.

In the description provided for each of the 12 stars to watch out for, you'll find out that Valerie Concepcion will play Thalia's character in the Filipino remake of the hit Mexican telenovela Maria Mercedes while Karylle will be part of another remake this time a Koreanovela, Princess Hours (with I think Maja Salvador in the lead role) and Cristine Reyes is tapped to do the TV remake of Burlesk Queen.

Here's the list of the 12 stars to watch out for this 2009, according to Philippine Daily Inquirer Showbiz and Style column:

1. Aljur Abrenica

Aljur Abrenica, 18, rose to prominence as the first “Ultimate Hunk” of the reality-based talent search “StarStruck” in 2006. He continued to draw attention with appearances in the teen drama “Boys Nxt Door” and regular performances in the Sunday noontime show “SOP.” His first major television role came in 2007 when GMA-7 tapped him to play the “Red Zaido” and Cervano, one of the three lead characters in the primetime fantasy series “Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan” opposite Dennis Trillo and the late Marky Cielo.

His inclusion in the top rating “Dyesebel” further exposed him to a broader audience. Aljur also had roles in successful box office hits “I.T.A.L.Y.” and “Loving You.”

Presently, he is part of the ensemble cast of the top rating fantasy series “Luna Mystika” as the tikbalang Libado.

Though Aljur is currently cast in mere supporting roles, a major lead role in a movie or television show could most certainly come next year.

2. Jon Avila

Who’s that guy on the billboard? Female motorists can’t help but notice his eye-catching, libido-pushing images along the Metro’s major thoroughfares. But this attention getter did not stop there. Like Sam Milby before him, this professional model made the big plunge into show business when he made the cut as a housemate in “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2.”

The Irish Filipino Jon Avila, 21, who was born and raised in the United Kingdom, is now a household name. Dubbed the “English Outcast,” Jon was unceremoniously evicted from the reality-based TV show because of a controversy, but that did not discourage him from pursuing an acting career.

ABS-CBN picked Jon to play a fumbling superhero in the Mars Ravelo classic “Kapitan Boom” in the network’s “Komiks” anthology this year. The show generated a big following in its Saturday airing, as viewers started getting enamored with Jon’s boyish charms. He did not disappoint them. Apart from television appearances in “ASAP 08” as part of the Cover Boys and the dance program “Shall We Dance” on TV5, this young talent is embarking on a movie career, starting with the indie film “Nars” and the Star Cinema movie “When Love Begins.” Jon is filming his first major role opposite Rufa Mae Quinto in “Civil Status: Single,” a comedy scheduled for an early 2009 release.

3. Valerie Concepcion

Call it a blessing in disguise, but Valerie Concepcion’s abrupt exit from showbiz in 2004 due to her pregnancy worked wonders for her. It showed that life’s challenges can make one stronger, wiser, and in Valerie’s case, a topnotch actress-TV host.

When Valerie transferred to ABS-CBN after a respectable career in GMA-7 (which started with the 2002 youth-oriented series “Click” and ended with the 2007 fantasy series “Fantastic Man”), the spotlight focused on another aspect of her talent: TV hosting. Valerie received the 2008 PMPC Star Award for Best Female Variety Show Host for her efforts in the noontime show “Wowowee.”

That continuing stint provided her the needed exposure for subsequent projects, including product endorsements and guestings in the network’s youth oriented shows and drama anthologies. Valerie is now a regular in ABS-CBN’s “Banana Split,” further showcasing her acting talent, particularly in comedy.

Valerie has also crossed over to the movies with a role that departs from her usual girl-next-door portrayals. She stars in Octo Arts Films’ sex comedy “One Night Only,” opposite Diana Zubiri, Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado and Alessandra de Rossi.

Next year is expected to be a banner one for Valerie, who will play the role Mexican singer-actress Thalia made popular in the 1990s—Maria Mercedes, set to become an ABS-CBN primetime offering.

4. Jake Cuenca

Considered one of the top hunks of ABS-CBN, Jake Cuenca, 21, was actually a former Kapuso and graduate of GMA-7’s teen drama “Click” in 2003. Jake indeed made such a big impact in his “Click” stint that GMA-7 herded him into their major television offerings. He landed plum roles in “Hanggang Kailan,” “Forever In My Heart,” “Encantadia,” and the Angel Locsin-starrer “Majika.”

Jake’s 2006 transfer to the Kapamilya network proved to be a good decision. Not only did he bag juicy TV roles, he also got a sizeable movie deal with Star Cinema for several projects. From late 2006 to 2007, Jake appeared in 14 ABS-CBN shows, from the fantasy series “Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkanto” to the superhero classic “Mars Ravelo’s Lastikman.”

Jake grabbed his biggest role in the remake earlier this year of the Bernard Bonnin 1960s starrer “Palos,” in which he shared lead credits with Cesar Montano.

But the guy got more attention on the sidelines when he made tabloid headlines bannering his romance and eventual breakup with fellow ABS-CBN star Roxanne Guinoo. He also courted controversy when he got linked to another Kapamilya star, Bea Alonzo, which triggered Roxanne’s reported confrontation with Bea during a show abroad.

Amid all the talk, Jake is making heads turn as part of the ASAP Cover Boys, a group in the tradition of the Hunks that propelled the careers of Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Bernard Palanca and Carlos Agassi. This is definitely a sign of more good things to come for this good-looking and sexy actor.

5. Will Devaughn

Will Devaughn, 25, captured the limelight immediately after landing fourth place in the “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2” reality TV show. His stunning Filipino-African-American-German looks made him a natural choice for many product endorsements.

Will’s “Pinoy Big Brother” victory endeared him to a growing number of fans and led to appearances in ABS-CBN dramas such as “Love Spell” with fellow PBB alumna and Second Big Placer Rizza Santos, and “Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko.”

Will is also be part of the ensemble cast of the back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Desperadas.”

2009 is definitely expected to be Will’s banner year with his involvement in two huge ABS-CBN projects—two comeback shows for two of the country’s most acclaimed and revered actors.

Will is included in Judy Ann Santos’ upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, “Humingi Ako Sa Langit" and is part of Comedy King Dolphy’s most-awaited first teleserye, “Utoy.” This could be his biggest break yet.

6. Robi Domingo

Ateneo student Robi Domingo, 18, made his mark as the Second Big Winner of the “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus” series this year.

Since his big finish in ABS-CBN’s talent launchpad that started the careers of Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu, Robi has been aspiring to make it big in the biz without abandoning his studies. He had appeared in a number of ABS-CBN youth-oriented shows, including “Your Song” and “Love Spell,” but the acting bug has yet to bite, it seems.

Joining the video jock search in ABS-CBN’s music channel Myx proved to be his biggest breakthrough this year, which was enough to convince voters in the Philippine Movie Press Club to name him as this year’s Star Awardee for Best New Male TV Personality.

The award will surely open doors for this actor-TV host who has proved himself a role model among young fans. A comparison with Rico Yan further motivated him to pursue the late actor’s accomplishments in the biz.

Continuing his impressive Myx VJ stint, Robi appears headed for still grander things in 2009. A major TV or movie role seems to be within reach.

7. Sheena Halili

When people first saw Sheena Halili, they never thought she would have reached this far in the biz.

An early dropout in the initial 2003 “StarStruck” search, Sheena may have had second thoughts about joining the reality-based talent search. Although she signed a GMA-7 contract right after the show ended as one of the StarStruck Avengers, the group of contestants who failed to reach the competition’s Final Four, Sheena was not able to sustain the popularity she gained from the contest. This led to her exit from the limelight when her contract expired.

But when a casting call came for the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican series “MariMar,” Sheena, now 21, grabbed the opportunity and landed the supporting role of Monica, the sprightly best friend and collaborator of Katrina Halili’s character Angelica. That became her biggest break. As “MariMar” became the most watched television show in the Philippines during its six-month run and made its lead stars Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes and Katrina the biggest names in showbiz, Sheena was also rewarded with a revitalized acting career.

After “MariMar,” Sheena’s bubbly nature again filled the airwaves as one of the main antagonists in the Regine Velasquez-starrer “Ako si Kim Samsoon.” She is also cast in the successful worldwide telenovela franchise “La Lola,” and appears as one of the on location hosts of the Manny Pacquiao show “Pinoy Records.”

2009 will be no different from Sheena’s successful 2008 run as GMA-7 continues to line up projects for this young actress, who is enjoying her second wind.

8. Karylle

Who would have expected that a controversial break-up with her boyfriend of three years would eventually lead to this singer’s radical bid for showbiz superstardom? Now 27, Karylle is enjoying her time as a new talent of ABS-CBN and artist of EMI Music after months of despair and personal anguish.

Not to simplify what she went through, but Karylle emerged a winner from it all. The controversy and the media circus that played on her personal life indeed made her stronger and more driven as an artist and person. Karylle has opted for a clean slate since her split from Dingdong—a new management outfit, record label, film studio and television network. Who knows? A shift in image as well, as showbiz talks speculate on a possible cover for a popular men’s magazine.

Karylle is appearing in “ASAP ’08” after several years of performing in rival “SOP.” Her newly signed ABS-CBN contract shows that she is set to appear in several Kapamilya shows and Star Cinema films.

A banner year in 2009? That seems to be an understatement, what with several potential top raters lined up for Karylle. Reports have it that this singer is being cast in three major ABS-CBN projects, including a remake of the Susan Roces film “Maruja,” and two hit Koreanovela adaptations, “Lovers in Paris” and “Princess Hours.”

9. Lovi Poe

Her famous family name may have helped a bit, but definitely, Lovi Poe, 19, is a class on her own.

Lovi’s string of successes on television didn’t come overnight. Initially billed as a singer, Lovi proved that striking good looks are always an asset that television show producers can’t just ignore. As a 17-year-old Colegio de San Agustin junior, this young star started her showbiz career opposite GMA-7’s returning male lead Cogie Domingo in the 2006 “Love to Love: Jazz Got Lucky.”

After her initial stint, Lovi embarked on the turning point in her showbiz career, portraying Kristal in the highest rating TV show in 2007, “Bakekang.” As televiewers adored her pretty face and enthralling voice, Regal Films also took notice of her talent, casting her in 2007’s “Shake Rattle and Roll 9,” a performance that earned her a Star Award for Best New Movie Actress from the Philippine Movie Press Club.

She also became a hot subject on showbiz talk shows after Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s son Jolo openly admitted that he was courting her. Though both deny any serious involvement, partly because of an alleged rift between Jolo and Lovi’s mom Rowena Moran, the young stars used the hype to the hilt with their appearance as a couple in the sine-novela “Kaputol ng Isang Awit” with Glaiza de Castro and the late Marky Cielo.

Lovi also juggles her acting career with her recording duties under Sony BMG, which released her second album, “Bloom” this year, a follow-up of her “Best of My Heart” CD that turned gold in 2006. She also held her first major concert, “Bloom,” at the Music Museum last October.

Lovi is currently involved with the GMA-7 adaptation of Latin American telenovela craze “La Lola.” With all these projects under her belt, Lovi seems all set for a more fruitful year ahead.

10. Cristine Reyes

Like her sister Ara Mina who accomplished a lot in the last decade, Cristine Reyes, 19, is fast becoming tinseltown’s next vixen.

Not only is this “StarStruck” alumna poised to achieve stellar status with her new, daring persona, she’ll do anything to achieve it, even leave the network that discovered and nurtured her career from Day One.

But Cristine has no regrets. She considers ABS-CBN more than accommodating for giving her a plum role in the Jericho Rosales-Carmen Soo drama “Kahit Isang Saglit,” a portrayal that even impressed multi-awarded actor Christopher de Leon. The network then cast her in the role of her dreams—in “Eva Fonda, 16” a sexy role popularized by Alma Moreno.

Though controversial, as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board had reprimanded ABS-CBN for some scenes, the series is bound to get televiewers to notice Cristine’s acting talent and spellbinding appeal.

Indeed, 2009 will prove to be another big year for Cristine as she makes TV screens sizzle with an adaptation of Vilma Santos’ 1970s classic “Burlesk Queen.”

11. Rhian Ramos

The bubbly and perky teen star recently got her biggest break in the popular guy-turned-girl Latin American franchise “La Lola,” currently airing weekdays on primetime TV. Rhian’s breakthrough performance had led to top ratings for the show in its initial weeks.

But Rhian Ramos, 18, did not come from nowhere.

After appearing in TV commercials, Rhian was cast in the top rating 2006 fantasy series “Mars Ravelo’s Captain Barbell,” landing a supporting role to Richard Gutierrez that immediately made an impact on televiewers. Noticing this, the GMA 7 bigwigs included her in another Richard Gutierrez project, “Lupin,” playing the prominent Avril. As her celebrity flourished on and off cam, Rhian became a regular fixture in showbiz talk shows as controversies surfaced on alleged altercations with a fellow actress, some revealing Internet photos and hate blog entries. But these have not dampened Rhian’s young spirit as she became a favorite in most Kapuso shows, including the sine-novela “My Only Love,” “Pinoy Idol Extra,” and “Codename: Asero,” where she made a brief appearance with Richard.

Apart from her television projects, Rhian also appeared in several GMA Films projects, such as “The Promise,” “Ouija,” “I.T.A.L.Y.,” and “My Monster Mom,” as the young Annabelle Rama.

Her “La Lola” success would definitely lead to bigger things. A hardworker, Rhian is dead serious about staying in the industry for a long long time.

12. JC de Vera

JC de Vera, 22, has become the leading male actor of choice in GMA-7 dramas. He is in fact described as the network’s “Drama Prince” after good ratings from his performances in the sine-novelas “Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso,” “Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig,” and “Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita”—opposite his erstwhile screen partner Yasmien Kurdi.

JC is also a 2004 “Click” graduate, who impressed his directors with deep and sensitive acting. He subsequently appeared on top rating GMA 7 shows “Sugo” and “Captain Barbell,” and the “Now and Forever” series where he was paired with the industry’s top actors.

But his recent dedicated anthology “Obra Presents JC De Vera” has proven that he can now be counted among the country’s top young actors.

As the male lead in the Latin American telenovela franchise “La Lola” and with his memorable performances in the movies “My Bestfriend’s Girlfriend,” “My Monster Mom,” “Loving You,” and the Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Shake, Rattle, and Roll X,” and with his upcoming film “Sundo,” one can say for sure that JC has arrived and will continue to make his mark in the industry.
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'A Very Special Love' tops Pinoy MYX Year-End Countdown

Sarah Geronimo's A Very Special Love, which stayed on top of OPM MYX Countdown for 5 weeks, has been named the #1 OPM Song of 2008 or the most requested song/video on MYX.

A Very Special Love was the theme song of the 2008 box-office movie of the same title, starring Sarah herself and John Lloyd Cruz.

It's indeed a great achievement for Sarah to top the said countdown as 75% of the songs on MYX's Top 20 OPM Songs for 2008 are from popular group or bands such as Sandwich, Callalily, SpongeCola, Hale, Bamboo, Urbandub, Pupil, 6CycleMind, ChicoSci and MYMP.

Aside from Sarah, other solo artists in the countdown are Christian Bautista and Rico Blanco.

Rico's song Yugto was never a #1 song, but managed to hit the year-end countdown in a solid 11th position.

On MYX Hit Chart Year-end countdown, with both foreign and OPM songs, A Very Special Love is also on #1.

Here's 2008's PINOY MYX YEAR-END COUNTDOWN:
01. Sarah Geronimo - A Very Special Love
02. Sandwich - Betamax
03. Callalily - Susundan
04. SpongeCola - Pasubali
05. Project 1 - Ang Sarap Dito
06. Hale - Pitong Araw
07. Sandwich - Procastinator
08. Bamboo - Kailan
09. Pedicab - Ang Pusa Mo
10. Urbandub - The Fight Is Over
11. Rico Blanco - Yugto
12. Pupil -Disconnection Notice
13. MYMP - Now
14. SpongeCola - Puso
15. 6Cyclemind - Aaminin
16. Hale - Leap Of Faith
17. ChicoSci - Last Look
18. Sandwich - Selos
19. Christian Bautista - The One Who Won My Heart
20. Dice & K9 - Eargasmic

2007 PINOY MYX YEAR-END COUNTDOWN
1. Callalily - Magbalik
2. 6CycleMind - Magsasaya
3. Sugarfree - 'Wag Ka Nang Umiyak
4. Sarah Geronimo - Ikaw
5. SpongeCola - Nakapagtataka
6. Callalily - Pasan
7. ChicoSci - ChicoSci Vampire Social Club
8. SpongeCola - Tuliro
9. Hale - Shooting Star
10. Bamboo - Probinsyana
11. 6CycleMind - Prinsesa
12. Itchyworms - Love Team
13. ChicoSci - Seven Black Roses
14. Rachelle Ann Go - Alam Ng Ating Mga Puso
15. Kyla - Love Will Lead You Back
16. 6CycleMind - Upside Down
17. Imago - Sundo
18. Silent Sanctuary - Ikaw Lamang
19. Sandwich - Sunburn
20. Kim Chiu - Crazy Love
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'Baler' overtakes 'Desperadas 2' in the MMFF 2008 Box Office

After two days, 'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat' still leads the box-office with 41 million pesos (20.9 million pesos during the opening day and 20.1 million in the 2nd day).

Coming in close second is 'Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After' with 2-day total of P35.6 million.

'Baler' started out 5th in the box-office ranking last Wednesday, but in Day 2, the movie has climbed up to #3 overtaking Shake, Rattle & Roll X and Desperadas 2.

It's now 4th over-all and might move up the box-office rankings anytime soon after it won 10 awards last night.

Untouchable in 3rd slot is 'Shake, Rattle & Roll X' and trailing behind (still in the same order) are 'One Night Only', 'Dayo' and 'Magkaibigan'.

34th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines
Box Office Gross Receipts
December 25 to 26, 2008

Day 1 (December 25, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.9 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18.9 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13.1 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P7.0 million
5. Baler - P5.3 million
6. One Night Only - P1.5 million
7. Dayo - P1.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.6 million

Day 1 Total: P68.5 MILLION

Day 2 (December 26, 2008)
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.1 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P16.7 million
3. Baler - P9.9 million
4. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P9.8 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P5.5 million
6. One Night Only - P1.2 million
7. Dayo - P1.0 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.4 million

Day 2 Total: P64.6 MILLION

GRAND TOTAL: DECEMBER 25-26, 2008
1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P41 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P35.6 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P22.9 million
4. Baler - P15.2 million
5. Desperadas 2 - P12.5 million
6. One Night Only - P2.7 million
7. Dayo - P2.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P1.0 million

Day 1 & 2 Total: P133.1 MILLION

Source: MMFF Executive Committee

See last year's MMFF box-office as of Day 2

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MMFF 2008 Awards Night Winners

Viva Films' Baler emerged victorious in the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival when it took home 10 awards during the awarding ceremony held last night at Sofitel Harbor Tent, Pasay City.

Here's the complete list of winners in the MMFF 2008:

BY CATEGORIES

Best Festival Picture: Baler (Viva Films)
2nd Best Festival Picture: Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (Star Cinema)
3rd Best Festival Picture: Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After (OctoArts Films/M-ZET Productions/APT Entertainment)

Best Festival Actor: Christopher de Leon (Magkaibigan)
Best Festival Actress: Anne Curtis (Baler)
Best Festival Supporting Actor: Phillip Salvador (Baler)
Best Festival Supporting Actress: Manilyn Reynes (One Night Only)
Best Festival Child Performer: Robert Villar (Shake, Rattle & Roll X)

Best Festival Director: Mark Meily (Baler)
Best Festival Screenplay: Roy Iglesias (Baler)
Best Festival Original Story: Jose Javier Reyes (One Night Only)

Best Festival Musical Score: Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia
Best Festival Movie Theme Song: "Lipad" for Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia
Best Festival Sound Recording: Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia

Best Festival Cinematography: Baler
Best Festival Production Design: Baler
Best Festival Visual Effects: Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia
Best Festival Editor: Baler
Best Festival Makeup: Desperadas 2

Gender Sensitive Award: Baler
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Baler

BY MOVIES

BALER (10)
Best Festival Picture
Best Festival Actress: Anne Curtis
Best Festival Supporting Actor: Phillip Salvador
Best Festival Director: Mark Meily
Best Festival Screenplay: Roy Iglesias
Best Festival Cinematography
Best Festival Production Design
Best Festival Editor
Gender Sensitive Award
Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award

DAYO (4)
Best Festival Musical Score
Best Festival Movie Theme Song: "Lipad" interpreted by Lea Salonga
Best Festival Sound Recording
Best Festival Visual Effects

ONE NIGHT ONLY (2)
Best Festival Supporting Actress: Manilyn Reynes
Best Festival Original Story: Jose Javier Reyes

ANG TANGING INA N'YONG LAHAT (1)
2nd Best Festival Picture

ISKUL BUKOL: 20 YEARS AFTER (1)
3rd Best Festival Picture

MAGKAIBIGAN (1)
Best Festival Actor: Christopher de Leon

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL X (1)
Best Festival Child Performer: Robert Villar

DESPERADAS 2 (1)
Best Festival Makeup
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Anne Curtis receives her first acting award for 'Baler'

Another Kapamilya actress has received her first Best Actress award after Angel Locsin had it last month.

Anne Curtis, female lead of Viva Films' Baler, was adjudged Best Festival Actress in the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night held last night, December 27, 2008 at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City.

In 'Baler', Anne essayed the role of Feliza Reyes, a young, sweet and wholesome Filipina who fell in love with a Fil-Spanish soldier played by Jericho Rosales.

It was Anne's first serious and most challenging role in a movie. On television, she is best remembered for successfully playing the role of Celine in Maging Sino Ka Man.

Anne competed against other worthy contenders such as Ai-Ai delas Alas for 'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat', Dawn Zulueta and Maricel Laxa for 'Magkaibigan' and Marian Rivera for 'Shake, Rattle & Roll X'.

Jericho, on one hand, failed to bag the Best Actor title and lost to veteran actor Christopher De Leon for 'Magkaibigan'. It was De Leon's 8th Best Actor award from MMFF.

In 'Magkaibigan', De Leon played the role inspired by the late Rudy Fernandez and there he bested other deserving nominees such as Jinggoy Estrada for 'Magkaibigan', Ogie Alcasid for 'Desperadas 2' and of course, Jericho Rosales for 'Baler'.

Just like De Leon, Best Supporting Actor win for Phillip Salvador was highly expected. Phillip played Anne's father in 'Baler'.

During his acceptance speech, he was visibly ecstatic with his first award from the MMFF, also his first Best Supporting Actor trophy and he said that 'Baler' is his comeback movie after seven years. But last August, he was part of the movie 'For the First Time'.

Honorable mentions for the Best Supporting Award should have been given to Ryan Agoncillo for 'Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After', Chokoleit for 'One Night Only' and Carlo Aquino for 'Baler'.

The 2008 MMFF Best Supporting Actress trophy went to Manilyn Reynes, also her first, for her outstanding portrayal as a lesbian in 'One Night Only'. It was a bit surprising, but there's no other tough competitor for the award except for Eugene Domingo in 'Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat' and Maricel Laxa for 'Magkaibigan'.

Robert 'Buboy' Villar, Little Big Star Season 2' Grand winner who rose to fame via 'Dyesebel', won as Best Child Performer for Shake, Rattle & Roll X. He was also outstanding in his another festival entry 'Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After'.

'Baler' took home a total of 10 awards including Best Picture, Best Director and the much coveted Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award.

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Mykiru's Hot List 2007 (Summary)

Before Mykiru gives you the 2008's hottest, here's first the summary of the hottest hunks, babes, celebrities, teens and breakout stars last year:

50 HOTTEST HUNKS OF 2007
1. Will Devaughn
2. Jon Avila
3. Piolo Pascual
4. Gerald Anderson
5. Sam Milby
6. Jake Cuenca
7. Aga Muhlach
8.5 Enchong Dee (tie)
8.5 Derek Ramsay (tie)
10. Zanjoe Marudo
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50 HOTTEST BABES OF 2007
1. Angel Locsin
2. Gaby dela Merced
3. Riza Santos
4. KC Concepcion
5. Kim Chiu
6. Anne Curtis
7. Bea Alonzo
8. Maja Salvador
9. Kristine Hermosa
10. Angelica Panganiban
11. Heart Evangelista
12. Roxanne Guinoo
13. Judy Ann Santos
14. Valerie Concepcion
15. Angelina Jolie
16. Toni Gonzaga
17. Jessica Alba
18. Charlize Theron
19. Marian Rivera
20. Shaina Magdayao
21. Iya Villania
22. Sarah Geronimo
23. Vanessa Hudgens
24. Scarlett Johansson
25. Beyonce
26. Wendy Valdez
27. Mariel Rodriguez
28. Rufa Mae Quinto
29. Rica Peralejo
30. Keira Knightley
31. Katrina Halili
32. Ethel Booba
33. Princess Ryan
34. Nicole Scherzinger
35. Ehra Madrigal
36. Diana Zubiri
37. Precious Lara Quigaman
38. Saicy Aguila
39. Natalie Portman
40. Zi Lin Zhang
41. Victoria Beckham
42. Cristine Reyes
43. Iwa Moto
44. Valerie 'Bangs' Garcia
45. Megan Young
46. Amanda Griffin
47. Lindsay Lohan
48. Fergie
49. Jessica Biel
50. Vanessa Minnillo

50 CUTEST TEENS OF 2007
1. Gerald Anderson
2. Kim Chiu
3. Sam Concepcion
4. Dino Imperial
5. Enchong Dee
6. Maja Salvador
7. Sarah Geronimo
8. Matt Evans
9. Rayver Cruz
10. Empress Schuck
11. Aldred Gatchalian
12. AJ Perez
13. Shaina Magdayao
14. Matteo Guidicelli
15. Melissa Ricks
16. Daniel Radcliffe
17. Carlo Guevara
18. Erich Gonzales
19. John Wayne Sace
20. Vanessa Hudgens
21. Aljur Abrenica
22. Nadine Samonte
23. Emma Watson
24. Jiro Manio
25. Jennica Garcia
26. Jewel Mische
27. Aaron Agassi
28. Arron Villaflor
29. Lauren Young
30. Angelo Patrimonio
31. Princess Ryan
32. Joaqui Mendoza
33. Pauleen Luna
34. Carla Humphries
35. Prince Stefan
36. Chris Gutierrez
37. Arno Morales
38. Rhian Ramos
39. Iwa Moto
40. Alwyn Uytingco
41. Eda Nolan
42. Mikee Lee
43. Megan Young
44. PJ Valerio
45. Puma de Borja
46. Andrea 'Andi' Eigenmann
47. Isabelle Abiera
48. Martin del Rosario
49. Cristine Reyes
50. Felix Roco

50 SIZZLING HOT MALE CELEBRITIES OF 2007
1. Piolo Pascual
2. John Lloyd Cruz
3. Sam Milby
4. Jake Cuenca
5. Richard Gutierrez
6. Aga Muhlach
7. TJ Trinidad
8. Willie Revillame
9. Edu Manzano
10. Albert Martinez
11. Rayver Cruz
12. Rafael Rosell
13. Brad Pitt
14. Ryan Agoncillo
15. Sam Concepcion
16. John Prats
17. Daniel Radcliffe
18. Bamboo
19. Dennis Trillo
20. Vhong Navarro
21. Diether Ocampo
22. Alfred Vargas
23. David Beckham
24. Wendell Ramos
25. Orlando Bloom
26. Dingdong Dantes
27. JC De Vera
28. Christian Bautista
29. Prince Harry
30. Johnny Depp
31. Chris Evans
32. Billy Crawford
33. SpongeCola
34. Wentworth Miller
35. Justin Timberlake
36. Jake Gyllenhaal
37. Tom Cruise
38. Mark Herras
39. Tobey Maguire
40. Patrick Dempsey
41. Manny Pacquiao
42. Michael V.
43. Makisig Morales
44. Erik Santos
45. James Yap
46. Callalily
47. Ryan Gosling
48. Rico Blanco
49. Chiz Escudero
50. Bong Revilla

50 SIZZLING HOT FEMALE CELEBRITIES OF 2007
1. Angel Locsin
2. Anne Curtis
3. Maja Salvador
4. Bea Alonzo
5. Judy Ann Santos
6. Roxanne Guinoo
7. Rufa Mae Quinto
8.5 Kristine Hermosa (tie)
8.5 Vilma Santos (tie)
10. Claudine Barretto
11. KC Concepcion
12. Kris Aquino
13. Ai Ai de las Alas
14. Maricel Soriano
15. Korina Sanchez
16. Toni Gonzaga
17. Angelica Panganiban
18. Gina Pareno
19. Sarah Geronimo
20. Bianca Gonzalez
21. Valerie Concepcion
22. Carrie Underwood
23. Jennifer Aniston
24. Katrina Halili
25. Gretchen Barretto
26. Iya Villania
27. Keira Knightley
28. Jessica Alba
29. Charlize Theron
30. Angelina Jolie
31. Britney Spears
32. Jennylyn Mercado
33. Mariel Rodriguez
34. Reese Witherspoon
35. Eva Longoria
36. Lani Misalucha
37. Scarlett Johansson
38. Drew Barrymore
39. Ruffa Gutierrez
40. Rachelle Ann Go
41. Pokwang
42. Shaina Magdayao
43. Iza Calzado
44. Angelika dela Cruz
45. Paris Hilton
46. Nora Aunor
47. Maria Sharapova
48. Natalie Portman
49. Jennifer Garner
50. Beyonce

50 BREAKOUT STARS/HOTTEST DISCOVERIES OF 2007
1. Charice Pempengco
2. Kim Chiu
3. Jon Avila
4. Yeng Constantino
5. Gerald Anderson
6. Enchong Dee
7. Jay-R Siaboc
8. Dino Imperial
9. Matt Evans
10. Eunice 'Charming' Lagusad
11. Derek Ramsay
12. Cassandra and Maverick Legaspi
13. Aldred Gatchalian
14. Riza Santos
15. Gaby dela Merced
16. Matteo Guidicelli
17. Will Devaughn
18. Beatriz Saw
19. Gee-Ann Abrahan
20. Cathy Gonzaga
21. Eliza Pineda
22. Joem Bascon
23. Carlo Guevara
24. Akon
25. Zac Efron
26. Marian Rivera
27. Pooh
28. Rihanna
29. Luningning
30. Jairus Aquino
31. Ronnie Liang
32. Baby James
33. Ashley Tisdale
34. Victor Basa
35. Sitti
36. Andrew Schimmer
37. Denise Laurel
38. Aljur Abrenica
39. Julia Barretto
40. Megan Young
41. Wendy Valdez
42. Vanessa Hudgens
43. Anna Theresa Licaros
44. Martin del Rosario
45. Mickey Perz
46. Gian Magdangal
47. Chris Tiu
48. Saicy Aguila
49. Amy Winehouse
50. Megan Fox
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'Barack the Magic Negro' music and lyrics

Set to the tune of Peter, Paul and Mary's 'Puff the Magic Dragon', the song 'Barack the Magic Negro' was included in the CD sent by Tennessee Republican Chip Saltsman to his committee members as a Christmas present.

Saltsman, who is a candidate for the Republican National Committee (RNC) chairmanship, defended on CNN that it was clearly intended as a joke.

'Barack the Magic Negro' was first played in Rush Limbaugh show last September.

Here's a video of the song with lyrics below:



“Barack the magic negro” Lyrics

Barack the Magic Negro lives in D.C.
The L.A. Times they called him that
cause he’s not authentic like me

Yeah the guy from the L.A. paper
said he made guilty whites feel good
they’ll vote for him and not for me
cause hes not from da hood

see real black men like snoop dogg
or me or farrakhan
have talked the talk and walked the walk
not come and laid and won (not sure about this line)

Barack the Magic Negro lives in D.C.
The L.A. Times they called him that
cause he’s not authentic like me
cause hes black but not authentically

Barack the Magic Negro lives in D.C.
The L.A. Times they called him that
cause he’s not authentic like me
cause hes black but not authentically

some say barack’s articulate
and bright and new and clean
the media sure love this guy
a white interloper’s dream

but when you vote for president
watch out and dont be fooled
dont vote the magic negro in
cause…

(background singing the first 3 lines, while the singer is saying)

Cause I wont have nothing after all these years of sacrifice and I wont get justice this is about justice this is about justice, buffet, i dont have no buffet there wont be any church contributions there’ll be no cash in the collection plate, no cash money, no walkin around money…


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MMFF 2008 Box Office Results (Opening Day)

34th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines
Box Office Gross Receipts
December 25, 2008

1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat - P20.9 million
2. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After - P18.9 million
3. Shake, Rattle & Roll X - P13.1 million
4. Desperadas 2 - P7.0 million
5. Baler - P5.3 million
6. One Night Only - P1.5 million
7. Dayo - P1.2 million
8. Magkaibigan - P0.6 million

Day 1 Total: P68.5 MILLION

Source: MMFF Executive Committee via ABS-CBN News

MMFF 2008 Tidbits:

*Compared to last year's 1st day gross earnings of 59.9 million pesos, this year's opening day total is up by 14.4%.

*All eight (8) official entries have been graded by the Cinema Evaluation Board, 3 As and 5 Bs, a first in the festival's history.

*The MMFF Parade of Stars 2008 happened last Tuesday where the stars were aboard their respective movies' high-budgeted floats, but unfortunately, there will no Best Float award to be handed out this year. The reason provided is that the committee was undecided to choose the winner because all floats were worthy of the said award.

*The Awards Night or Gabi ng Parangal is happening Saturday night, December 27, 2008 at the Harbor Garden Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. Red Carpet is at 6:30 PM, Awarding Ceremonies starts at 7:30 and Katy! the Musical follows at 8:30 PM.

Boy Abunda will host the awards night while performers for the event will be Karylle, Sheryn Regis, Sitti, Yeng Constantino and Richard Poon.

Katy! The Musical Concert will feature KC Concepcion and Jericho Rosales with topnotch performers such as Sitti, Bituin Escalante, Dulce, Mitch Valdez, Isay Alvarez, Frenchie Dy, Gian Magdangal, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Ciara Sotto, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Maricris Garcia, Eugene Villaluz, Gab Valenciano and Rachel Alejandro.

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34th MMFF 2008 Official Entries (Updated)

Here's Mykiru's exclusive compilation of the 8 official entries in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2008):

1. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (Star Cinema) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Wenn Deramas
written by Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cast: Ai-i delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Cherry Pie Picache, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco, DJ Durano, Serena Dalrymple, Jiro Manio, Yuki Kadooka, Roldan Aquino, Jaymee Joaquin, Bianca Calma, Janel Calma and Ms. Gloria Diaz



2. Baler : Love is Worth Fighting For (Viva Films and Bida Productions) - Graded A by the CEB
directed by Mark Meily
story and screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, Michael de Mesa, Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Ryan Eigenmann, Carlo Aquino, Leo Martinez, Baron Geisler, Bernard Palanca, Mark Bautista, Jao Mapa, DJ Durano, Nikki Bacolod, Alvin Anson, Allen Dizon, Andrew Schimmer, Mikel Campos, PJ Valerio, Arvee Quizon and Mr. Phillip Salvador



3. Dayo : Sa Mundo ng Elementalia (Cutting Edge Productions) - Graded A by the CEB
directed by Robert Quilao
scriptwriters: Artemion Abad, Jr. and Eric Cabahug
Featuring the voices of Nash Aguas, Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi, Michael V., Pokwang, Nova Villa, Noel Trinidad, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Gabe Mercado, John Manalo, Igi Boy Flores, Carl John Barrameda, Pocholo Gonzales and Laurice Guillen



4. Desperadas 2 : All They Need is More Love(Regal Entertainment, Inc.) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Joel Lamangan
story and screenplay by: Roy Iglesias
Cast: Ruffa Guttierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, Marian Rivera, Nova Villa, Wendell Ramos, Jay R, TJ Trinidad, Will Devaughn, Christian Vazquez, Carlo Guevarra, Niña Jose, Dion Ignacio, Alex Castro, Paolo Avelino, Sofia Baars, Joy Viado and Mr. Ogie Alcasid

5. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After (OctoArts Films, M-Zet Production and APT) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Tony Y. Reyes
written by Bibeth Orteza
Cast: Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Mely Tagasa, Keempee de Leon, Pauleen Luna, Gian Sotto, Oyo Boy Sotto, Jose Manalo, Francine Prieto, Krista Ranillo, Richie D'Horsie, Bibeth Orteza, Carlene Aguilar, Wally Bayola, Jackie Woo and Ryan Agoncillo

6. Magkaibigan (Maverick Films) - Graded A by the CEB
written and directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Jinggoy Estrada, Christopher De Leon, Dawn Zulueta, Maricel Laxa, Bobby Andrews, AJ Perez, Empress Shuck, Ryan Julio, Justine Plummer and Tirso Cruz III



7. One Night Only (OctoArts and Canary Films) - Graded B by the CEB
written and directed by: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Katrina Halili, Jennylyn Mercado, Valerie Concepcion, Alessandra De Rossi, Diana Zubiri, Ricky Davao, Paolo Contis, Jon Avila, Joross Gamboa, Ogie Diaz, Chokoleit, Jason Gainza, Tessie Villarama, Bentong, Empoy and Ms. Manilyn Reynes



8. Shake, Rattle & Roll X (Regal Entertainment, Inc.) - Graded B by the CEB
directed by Topel Lee and Mike Tuviera
scriptwriters: Ellen Estrada (Emergency), Cheryl Narvasa (Class Picture), Penny Daza-Tuviera (Nieves)
Cast:
(Emergency) JC De Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Wendell Ramos, Janus Del Prado, Denise Laurel, John Lapus, Eri Neeman, Diane Medina, Regine Angeles, Jamilla Obispo, Cris Daluz and Mylene Dizon;

(Class Picture) Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Steff Prescott, Niña Jose, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Eda Nolan, Andrea Torres, Sheena Halili, Valeen Montenegro and Ms. Jean Garcia;

(Nieves) Marian Rivera, Jojit Lorenzo, Luis Alandy, Desiree Del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Jennica Garcia, Iwa Moto, Robert 'Buboy' Villar, Chariz Solomon, Mike 'Pecto' Nacua, Mart Escudero, BJ Forbes, James Blanco and Diana Zubiri

The 34th annual Metro Manila Film Festival opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008 and ends on January 3, 2009.

***

2007 MMFF


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Shirtless Barack Obama

Newly-elect US President Barack Obama was photographed shirtless while having a Christmas vacation with his family in Hawaii last December 22.

Now 47 years old, Obama still looked fit in the photo as he walked around shirtless in the beach.



Back in August, Obama was already caught shirtless while bodysurfing in Hawaii.








Photos courtesy of Huffingtonpost.com
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Takipsilim (Twilight), starring Shaina Magdayao and Rayver Cruz

ABS-CBN reportedly will do a Filipino version of the hit 2008 movie Twilight in 2009.

This time, it will be a television remake of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight to be entitled 'Takipsilim' starring Rayver Cruz as Edward Cullen and Shaina Magdayao as Isabella.

According to an article from Yehey! Entertainment, ABS-CBN acquired the rights to do the TV remake for US$1 million with Ignite Media co-producing the remake.

To be directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, shooting starts on February, 2009 in Baguio, Tagaytay, Bukidnon and some parts abroad.

For now, the unofficial cast includes Gabby Concepcion as Dr. Carlisle Cullen, Luis Manzano as Emmett Cullen, Valeen Montenegro as Alice Cullen, Chin Chin Gutierrez as Esme Cullen, Karylle as Rosalie Hale, Joross Gamboa as Jasper Hale, Al Tantay as Charlie Swan, Yayo Aguila as Renee Dwyer, Empress Schuck as Angela Weber, Fred Payawan as Jacob Black, Nikki Bacolod as Victoria, Carlos Agassi as James, Jessy Mendiola as Jessica Stanley, Brad Murdoch as Laurent and Aaron Villaflor as Mike Newton.

The said remake has not yet been announced on television but there's already a worldwide objection in doing the remake.

The news about the remake has already spread around the world, reaching to Perez Hilton.com, a very popular entertainment blog in the US.

According to Perez Hilton, teens are outraged over the news of a Filipino version of Twilight to be made for television because it will just ruin the real Twilight.

In fact, there's already an online petition asking everyone to say NO to the Filipino version of Twilight.


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26th Luna Awards (2008) winners announced

Mykiru's First Catch

The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has released the winners in the 26th Luna Awards last week with Star Cinema's A Love Story winning 5 awards out of its 9 nominations.

Except for Best Actor and Best Actress, A Love Story sweeped all the major awards including the Best Picture and Best Director.

Maricel Soriano, who is the female lead in A Love Story, won as Best Actress for 'Bahay Kubo'. It's her 3rd Best Actress from the FAP and her 22nd Best Movie Actress award so far.

Paolo Contis got his 2nd Best Actor award for 'Banal', beating other heavy contenders such as Aga Muhlach, Joel Torre, John Lloyd Cruz and Piolo Pascual.

Veteran actor Dante Rivero was the Best Supporting Actor honoree for 'A Love Story', his 2nd acting award in his entire career.

Probably one of the youngest awardees in FAP history, Angelica Panganiban won as Best Supporting Actress, her very first award now that she's all grown-up. As a child actress, she had 3 Best Child Actress awards.

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo had 8 nominations but failed to win any of them.

Here's the complete list of winners and nominees for the 26th Luna Awards: (winners are highlighted)

Best Picture
Banal (Comguild Productions, Inc.)
Faces of Love (Eddie Romero Foundation)
A Love Story (Star Cinema)
One More Chance (Star Cinema)
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (Star Cinema)

Best Director
Cesar Apolinario (Banal)
Joel Lamangan (Silip)
Jose Javier Reyes (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo)
Maryo J. de los Reyes (A Love Story)
Eddie Romero (Faces of Love)

Best Actor
Paolo Contis (Banal)
John Lloyd Cruz (One More Chance)
Aga Muhlach (A Love Story)
Piolo Pascual (Paano Kita Iibigin)
Joel Torre (Ataul for Rent)

Best Actress
Bea Alonzo (One More Chance)
Judy Ann Santos (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo)
Maricel Soriano (A Love Story)
Maricel Soriano (Bahay Kubo)
Regine Velasquez (Paano Kita Iibigin)

Best Supporting Actor
Alchris Galura (Batad: Sa Paang Palay)
Ronnie Lazaro (Ataul for Rent)
Pen Medina (Banal)
Wendell Ramos (Happy Hearts)
Dante Rivero (A Love Story)

Best Supporting Actress
Irma Adlawan (Ataul for Rent)
Eugene Domingo (Bahay Kubo and Paano Kita Iibigin)
Angelica Panganiban (A Love Story)
Gina Pareno (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo)

Best Screenplay
Vic Acedillo Jr. (Batad: Sa Paang Palay)
Carmi G. Raymundo & Vanessa Valdez (One More Chance)
Murphy Redd & Bong Ramos (Haw-Ang… After the Harvest)
Eddie Romero & Rica Arevalo (Faces of Love)
Vanessa R. Valdez (A Love Story)

Best Cinematography
Rodolfo Aves Jr. (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo)
Marissa Floirendo (The Promise)
Ramoncito Redoble (Batanes)
Manuel Teehankee (One More Chance)
Renato de Vera (Ataul for Rent)

Best Production Design
Rodell Cruz (Resiklo)
Blanca Dadivas & Felisberto Besina (Haw-Ang…After the Harvest)
Cyrus Khan (Batanes)
Mitoy Sta. Ana (Enteng Kabisote 4)
Ma. Asuncion Torres & Anna Carmela Manda (Ang Lalaki sa Parola)

Best Editing
Vito Cajili (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo)
Marya Ignacio (Ouija and You Got Me)
Jess Navarro (Silip)
Tara Illenberger (A Love Story)

Best Musical Score
John Ballesteros (Faces of Love)
Carmina Robles Cuya (Ouija)
Allan Feliciano & Arnold Buena (Resiklo)
Von de Guzman (Bahay Kubo)
Jesse Lucas (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo).

Best Sound
Ditoy Aguila (Ouija)
Ditoy Aguila & Junel Valencia (Resiklo and The Promise)
Albert Michael Idioma (A Love Story and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo)
Addiss Tabong (Katas ng Saudi)

Golden Reel Award: Former President Joseph Estrada
Manuel de Leon Award: the late Producer-Director Cirio Santiago
FPJ Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms. Boots Anson-Roa
Lamberto Avellana Award (posthumous): the late sound engineer Juanito Clemente
Plaque of Appreciation: Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim


The awarding ceremony will be held in January, 2009.

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MMFF 2008 Parade of Stars

The 34th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines Parade of the Stars is scheduled this afternoon, which will run from Quirino Grandstand to SMX Mall of Asia.

The said annual parade signals the start of the festival, with 8 official entries showing on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008.

And here's the order of the floats:

1. Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After
2. Dayo
3. One Night Only
4. Shake, Rattle & Roll X
5. Desperadas 2
6. Magkaibigan
7. Baler
8. Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat

More about the 8 Offical Entries
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Dayo OST: 'Lipad' Music and Lyrics

Dayo, the very first full length all-digital animated movie in the Philippines, is very much privileged to have a theme song sang by international star Lea Salonga.



Lipad
Sang by Lea Salonga
Music by Jessie Lasaten
Lyrics by Temi Abad, Jr.

Ipikit mo ang iyong mata, huminga ng malalim
At saka ka dumilat at pagmasdan ang tanawin
Damhin mo ang hangin sa iyong mukha
Habang nakalutang ka sa ibabaw ng mundo

Lipad, lipad, kaya mong lumipad
Lipad, lipad, ano man ang iyong hangad
Maniwala sa iyong galing, abot mo ang bituin
Lipad, lipad, kaya mong lumipad

Basta’t kaya mong isipin, kaya mong gawin
Kalimutan ang kaba, tayo’y sama sama
Maaabot mo din ang pangarap mo
Pagkat sa puso mo, kayang-kaya mo

Lipad, lipad, kaya mong lumipad
Lipad, lipad, ano man ang iyong hangad
Maniwala sa iyong galing, abot mo ang bituin
Lipad, lipad, kaya mong lumipad

Pagkat sa puso mo ay kayang-kaya mo

Lipad, lipad, kaya mong lumipad
Lipad, lipad, ano man ang iyong hangad
Maniwala sa iyong galing, abot mo ang bituin
Lipad, lipad, kaya mong lumipad

Maniwala sa iyong galing, abot mo ang bituin
Lipad, lipad…
Kaya mong lumipad…

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Baler OST: 'Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman ' Music and Lyrics

Rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, 'Baler' is expected to win most of the awards in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines.

Viva Films' Baler stars two of the hottest stars of today, Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales, and boasts of a beautiful theme song, interpreted by Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo.

Watch and sing with Sarah Geronimo as she sings the beautiful theme song entitled 'Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman'.



NGAYON, BUKAS AT KAILANMAN
(Theme from Viva Films’ “Baler”)
Music: Louie J. Ocampo - Lyrics: Edith M. Gallardo
Published by Louie J. Ocampo & Margot M. Gallardo

Ating mga pangarap
Bulong ng puso’y matutupad
Pag-ibig natin ang ating yaman
’Di magmamaliw kailan pa man
Ang puso’y……

Laging mahal kang labis
Ikaw ang nais
Na makapiling
At habang buhay, lahat ng oras
Lahat ng araw, mamahalin

Chorus:
Ikaw…ngayon, bukas at kailanman
Pangalan mong ’sinisigaw
Labis kitang minamahal
Kahit na kailan
Pag-ibig sa ’yo’y walang katapusan
Mahal kita, walang hanggan
Ngayon, bukas at kailanman

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At habang buhay, lahat ng oras
Lahat ng araw, mamahalin

Chorus:
Ikaw…ngayon, bukas at kailanman
Pangalan mong ’sinisigaw
Labis kitang minamahal
Kahit na kailan
Pag-ibig sa ’yo’y walang katapusan
Mahal kita, walang hanggan
Ngayon, bukas at kailanman

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Michael Jackson dying?

It's shocking to hear that pop icon is Michael Jackson is dying from a lung disease.

According to the rumor, Jackson is sick and dying, after a lung transplant. One allegation says that Jackson is suffering from a lung infection, emphysema, internal bleeding, and can barely see out of left eye.

In a report by FOXNews, the rumor isn't true as Jackson is not suffering from any fatal diseases.

Reports of his ailing health have been extremely exaggerated, says FOXNews.

The King of Pop is reportedly doing fine and wasn't ill.

Maybe, it's another planned publicity for Michael Jackson.

FOXNews recalls that for the past years, Jackson illnesses have been identified as vitiligo, Lupus, addiction to prescription pain killers, and laziness. He's also a publicity hound who thinks that news of illness will make him sympathetic to the public.

Fans of Michael Jackson need not worry now as their idol is not dying and according to his spokesperson, he is planning to have a world tour next year.

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