Multiplatinum-selling artist Angeline Quinto starts the New Year with a new album and a new song—her first-ever composition—which she wrote herself.

“Sana2x’ (Sana Sana) is a feel-good song, perfect for everyone who want to have a new and happier life this 2014,” said Angeline about her song featured in ‘Higher Love,’ her third album released by Star Records.

She is also excited to let the public, especially her supporters, discover the ‘new Angeline’ in her latest album. “Aside from the sexy themed album cover, I’m thrilled to share what’s new with me as a singer,” she said.

Aside from “Sana2x,” also part of the ‘Higher Love’ tracklist are “Nag-iisa Lang,” “Sino Ako Sa ‘Yo,” “Ako Na Lang,” “Ikaw Ang Aking Mundo,” “Babalik Kang Muli,” “Kung Sakali Man,” “Bring Back The Times,” “Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin,” and “Higher Love.” Also included in the album are the minus one versions of her tracks plus the ‘diva mix’ of “Sana2x.”

Angeline’s ‘Higher Love’ album is now available in record bars nationwide for only P250. The tracks can also be downloaded via iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.mymusicstore.com.ph and www.starmusic.ph.

For more information visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

The Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” made strong first impressions upon the airing of its pilot episode last Sunday (January 5), topping the rating charts and ranking number one nationwide.

According to data from Kantar Media, “Home Sweetie Home” raked in 19.9% in TV ratings, making it the most watched TV program among last Sunday’s shows in both urban and rural areas. Feedback from viewers via social media also proved the show was a hit, with many becoming instant fans of the John Lloyd Cruz-Toni Gonzaga tandem.

This coming Sunday (January 12), catch another light and romantic episode and find out how Romeo (John Lloyd Cruz) and Julie (Toni Gonzaga) ended up with each other—from obstacles the two faced as a couple leading up to a kind of marriage that is uniquely their own.

Find out how their love story played out in the next episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing Sundays after the kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit”.

Meanwhile, the fun goes even further with the Banana Split gang on two other Kapamilya comedy shows this 2014, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” lets the laughter start early on Saturday nights after“Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” makes weekday nights tons lighter with all-new special guests and even more hilarious gags and sketches.

Watch out for a special episode of the “Banana Nite” segment in the coming week featuring Jayson “Tito Vhoy” Gainza as he goes face to face with a showbiz personality that he has gained a reputation for impersonating, the King of Talk Boy Abunda.

Catch “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” on Saturday nights after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” from Monday to Friday after “Bandila”.

Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador are both thrilled with how their slapping scene in “The Legal Wife” trailer became a hot topic among TV viewers and netizens. However, Angel confessed that it was difficult for her to do it.

“Slapping Maja, whom I consider like my little sister, was not as easy as it looked like on screen. Actually, I really avoid having scenes like that because I don’t want to hurt my co-actors,” said Angel, who will play the role of Monica in the story, the wife of Adrian (to be played by Jericho Rosales).

Just like the viewers who felt the ‘power slap’ of Angel, Maja strongly feels that the brave, real-life plot of “The Legal Wife” will get primetime viewers hooked every night.

“My character and Angel, Jericho, JC’s (de Vera) all have their life battles. And I think every viewer can connect to any of them. Because in real-life, we all experience love, pain and fighting back,” said Maja, who will give life to the character of Nicole.

“The Legal Wife” gathers some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, and Christopher de Leon. It is under the direction of Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao.

Don’t miss the beginning of “The Legal Wife” this January on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

After a year of primetime hiatus, Bea Alonzo is set to make a comeback via the Kapamilya Network’s upcoming teleserye “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon.”

In an interview by ABS-CBNNews.com, Bea revealed that the new teleserye will become her most-challenging project to date.

“First time to portray na tatlong characters kaya nakakapagod talaga,” she shared. “Kakaiba ito sa lahat nang nagawa ko, new experience ito na istorya ng labanan ng dalawang angkan sa negosyo,” she added.

Bea’s co-stars in “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” are Paulo Avelino and Iza Calzado.

The drama series boasts of a formidable supporting cast which includes Susan Roces, Anita Linda, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez and Albert Martinez.

Online heartthrob Kimpoy Feliciano experienced the meaning of “strong signal,” literally, in the “Singinig” segment of TV5′s Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman. Watch the video after the jump!

Nakilala sa swabeng pagkanta ang ‘teen papa cutie’ na si Kimpoy Feliciano pero magiging swabe pa rin kaya ang kaniyang pagkanta kung sinasabayan ito ng pagkuryente sa kaniya?

Sino ang susunod na celebrity na makukuryente? Don’t miss “Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman” with Michael V every Saturday, 8:45pm, on TV5.

Source: News5Everywhere

YouTube sensation Katrina the Suklay Diva ramps her way to the killer catwalk while showcasing her singing prowess on TV5′s “Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman.”

Sisiw na sisiw ang pagbirit ni Katrina na mas kilala sa mundo ng internet bilang ‘Suklay Diva’ dahil sa pag-awit nito na may hawak na suklay. Makakabirit pa rin kaya siya ‘pag pinarampa na siya ni Bitoy sa ‘killer catwalk’?

Source: News5Everywhere

Sino ang susunod na celebrity ang rarampa sa killer catwalk? Don’t miss “Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman” with Michael V every Saturday, 8:45pm, on TV5.

Online personality Petra Mahalimuyak faced her fears in “Kapa Kapa Boso” segment of Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman. Check out if she survived the challenge.

Manghihina kaya ang ‘Phabulous at Phanniest’ ng internet si Petra Mahalimuyak habang kinakanta ang ‘weak’ at kumakapa ng nakakapanindig balahibong mga hayop? Panoorin at matawa.

Source: News5Everywhere

Sino ang susunod na celebrity na haharap sa kanyang biggest fears? Don’t miss “Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman” with Michael V every Saturday, 8:45pm, on TV5.

Mich of the YouTube sensation Jamich love team is the latest victim of the killer tank in “Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman.” What’s in the killer tank? Little Snakes, huge python and a big crocodile!

Lulublob sa ‘killer tank’ si Michelle ng ‘Jamich’. Pero this time, hindi si Jam ang kasama niya kundi mga sawa at buwaya. Kakayanin niya kaya kapag wala si Jam? Alamin.

Source: News5Everywhere

Sino ang susunod na celebrity ang ilulublob sa killer tank? Don’t miss “Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman” with Michael V every Saturday, 8:45pm, on TV5.

Engaging into technical discussions on whether her pose for Metro Magazine’s January 2014 cover is in conformity with the standards of Binibining Pilipinas, Ariella Arida joined some of the 25 celebrities and models who posed for Metro’s Annual Body issue as they partied at the magazine’s 25th Anniversary celebration earlier tonight at Opus Bar and Lounge in Resorts World Manila.

Sparkling in red orange cocktail dress which also reveals her voluptuous figure as shown in her Hermes bikini cover, Miss Universe 2013′s Third Runner-up graced the occasion armed with nothing but honesty. She tells The Lifestyle Hub that her magazine cover is “safe” since Metro is not a men’s magazine and the concept is done with taste. (Read more about the interview here.)

Also showing up to support the magazine is Kapamilya actor JD de Vera, who is honored to own the issue’s only photo spread. Aside from JC, another young hunk, Rodjun Cruz was also present. They were joined by Bench model Vince Ferraren, super model and Mr. Chinatown Second Runner-up Sky Yang, model Valerie Weigmann, Viva Hot Babe Gwen Garci, former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Wendy Tabussala and boyfriend Carlo Romero, and couple Jessica Yang and John James Uy.

Carlos Agassi also showed up but left early. Missing the event, meanwhile, are Enrique Gil, Dennis Trillo, Tom Rodriguez, Victor Basa, Sunshine Cruz, Rayver Cruz, Brent Javier, Jake Letts, Jason Abalos, Sam Concepction, Rufa Mae Quinto and Christine Reyes among others.

Will Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Sam Milby, and Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago dare to play all the challenges in “Minute to Win It’s” 60-second circle to bring home the top-rating game show’s elusive P1 million jackpot prize?

Beginning Monday (Jan 13), “Minute to Win It” will air for one full week special episodes to mark its first anniversary featuring the said celebrity players and some of its notable regular players.

Will Xian give way to Kim in their Head to Head Challenge? Will Bea Rose rule the 60-second circle just as she conquered the world with her beauty? Will Sam give in to pressure or triumph against it?

“Minute to Win It” will also bring back some of its extraordinary regular players on Friday (Jan 17) to play a special set of games and also show the inspiring stories of how their lives have changed since playing and winning huge cash prizes in the game show.

Since it started airing on ABS-CBN last year, “Minute to Win It” has stood to become one of the most successful versions of the popular international franchise for its consistent top ratings and for creating a wave of excitement among viewers due to its deceptively easy challenges using everyday items found at home, at school, and at the office. It has also become a hit among adults and kids alike as it launched different editions such as the Junior Challenge, Head to Head Challenge, and Family Challenge, each with their own thrilling set of rules.

Watch the anniversary week of “Minute to Win It,” hosted by Luis Manzano, from Monday to Friday (Jan 13-17), 11AM on ABS-CBN. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (January 7 to 9, 2014): “Honesto” maintains lead as the most-watched program nationwide followed closely by “TV Patrol.” “Be Careful with My Heart” remains the no. 1 daytime program.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings nationwide from January 7 to 9, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

January 7, 2014 (Tuesday)

Daytime:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.1%) / Mutya Ng Masa (Replay) (0.3%) vs. I-Witness The Gma Documentaries (Replay) (0.9%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (3.4%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.4%)
Kris Tv (5.6%) vs. Detective Conan (4.5%) / Pokemon (6.4%)
Ultraman Mebius (5.2%) vs. Doraemon (7.0%)
Kuroko’s Basketball (4.6%) vs. Bleach (6.1%)
Naruto Shippuuden (5.9%) vs. Flame of Recca (6.2%)
Crazy Love (7.9%) vs. Shaman King (7.0%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.1%)
Minute To Win It (12.7%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (5.6%)
Be Careful With My Heart (19.5%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (9.1%)
It’s Showtime (13.3%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.0%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede’ (11.9%) vs. Villa Quintana (7.9%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (7.8%)
Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.8%) / Mutya Ng Masa (8.8%) / Princess Hours (12.9%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Oh My Girl A Laugh Story’ (7.2%)

Primetime:

Annaliza (23.3%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (9.7%)
TV Patrol (26.2%) vs. 24 Oras (14.9%) vs. Aksyon (3.7%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.5%) / Madam Chairman (3.0%)
Honesto (29.0%) vs. Adarna (13.4%) vs. Tuesday Christmas Countdown Movies (5.4%)
Got To Believe (23.3%) / Maria Mercedes (14.4%) vs. Kapuso Primetime Cinema ‘Mr. Poppers Penguins’ (13.1%) vs. Numero (1.3%)
When A Man Falls In Love (9.4%) vs. A 100-Year Legacy (6.9%) vs. Pilipinas News (1.1%)
Bandila (3.9%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.5%) vs. Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.7%)
Banana Nite (1.9%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (2.1%) / Tim Yap Show (0.9%)
O Shopping (0.6%) vs. The Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. (0.4%)

January 8, 2014 (Wednesday)

Daytime:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.1%) / My Puhunan (Replay) (0.5%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (Replay) (0.7%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (3.4%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.5%)
Kris Tv (3.8%) vs. Detective Conan (5.3%) / Pokemon (6.0%)
Ultraman Mebius (3.7%) vs. Doraemon (6.7%)
Kuroko’s Basketball (4.2%) vs. Bleach (6.8%)
Naruto Shippuuden (5.7%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.3%)
Crazy Love (8.4%) vs. Shaman King (6.9%)
Minute To Win It (10.6%) vs. Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.2%) / Tunay Na Buhay (5.7%)
Be Careful With My Heart (17.0%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (7.6%)
It’s Showtime (13.1%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.5%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘You Got Me’ (10.3%) vs. Villa Quintana (8.4%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (8.2%)
Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.1%) / My Puhunan (8.7%) / Princess Hours (11.9%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Eternity’ (7.0%)

Primetime:

Annaliza (23.0%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (9.6%)
TV Patrol (25.7%) vs. 24 Oras (14.2%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.7%) / Madam Chairman (3.9%)
Honesto (29.1%) vs. Adarna (12.7%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (4.0%)
Got To Believe (23.7%) / Maria Mercedes (14.9%) vs. Kapuso Primetime Cinema ‘Night At The Museum’ (14.2%)
When A Man Falls In Love (8.3%) vs. A 100-Year Legacy (8.3%) vs. History With Lourd Tsismis Noon Kasaysayan Ngayon (1.3%)
Bandila (4.7%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.9%) vs. Pilipinas News (0.8%) / Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.5%)
Banana Nite (2.3%) vs. Born To Be Wild (3.1%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (0.3%)
O Shopping (0.8%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.4%) vs. The Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. (0.5%)

January 9, 2014 (Thursday)

Daytime:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (Replay) (0.6%) vs. Born To Be Wild (Replay) (0.8%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.2%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.0%)
Kris Tv (5.7%) vs. Detective Conan (5.8%) / Pokemon (5.9%)
Ultraman Mebius (5.7%) vs. Doraemon (6.1%)
Kuroko’s Basketball (5.4%) vs. Bleach (6.4%)
Naruto Shippuuden (6.0%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.3%)
Crazy Love (8.3%) vs. Shaman King (6.4%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (4.7%)
Minute To Win It (11.8%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (5.2%)
Be Careful With My Heart (18.1%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.8%)
It’s Showtime (12.9%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.3%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Type Kita… Walang Kokontra’ (10.7%) vs. Villa Quintana (8.1%) / Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (7.8%)
Galema Anak Ni Zuma (11.2%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (8.3%) / Princess Hours (11.9%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Guni Guni’ (7.7%)

Primetime:

Annaliza (22.5%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (9.8%)
TV Patrol (26.4%) vs. 24 Oras (15.6%) vs. Aksyon (3.7%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.1%) / Madam Chairman (3.1%)
Honesto (27.8%) vs. Adarna (14.0%) vs. For Love or Money (2.4%)
Got To Believe (23.1%) / Maria Mercedes (13.5%) vs. Kapuso Primetime Cinema ‘Marmaduke’ (15.7%) vs. Positive (1.3%)
When A Man Falls In Love (7.6%) vs. A 100-Year Legacy (7.9%) vs. Dayo (0.6%)
Bandila (3.7%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (5.0%) vs. Pilipinas News (0.8%) / Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.4%)
Banana Nite (1.5%) vs. Alisto! (3.3%) / Tim Yap Show (1.4%)
O Shopping (0.4%) vs. The Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. (0.9%)

Source: Kantar Media

ABS-CBN won 9 awards including TV Station of the Year in the recently concluded 12th Gawad Tanglaw. GMA Network bagged 7 trophies while TV5 got 6.

Aside from Best TV Station, ABS-CBN also bagged several awards in the television category like the Best TV Series (“Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala”), and 3 of 5 acting awards. The news and current affairs categories, however, were shared by GMA-7 and TV5.

In the radio category, the top plums went to DZBB for Best AM Station and Tambayan 101.9 for Best FM Station.

“Pilipino Star Ngayon” was named Best Newspaper while StarStudio was picked as Best Magazine.

Here is the list of winners in the Television, Print and Radio categories of the 12th Gawad Tanglaw 2013:

TELEVISION:

TV Station of the Year:
ABS-CBN

Best TV Series:
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (ABS-CBN)

Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series):
Coco Martin (Juan Dela Cruz, ABS-CBN)

Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series):
Judy Ann Santos (Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, ABS-CBN)

Best Variety Show:
ASAP (ABS-CBN)

Best Performance by an Actor (Single Performance):
Gerald Anderson (Bituin, Maalaala Mo Kaya – ABS-CBN)

Best Performance by an Actress (Single Performance):
Jean Garcia (Hinagpis ng Isang Ina, Magpakailanman – GMA-7)

Best Drama Anthology:
Magpakailanman (GMA-7)

Best Ensemble Performance (TV Series):
My Husband’s Lover (GMA-7)

Best News Program:
State of the Nation (GMA News TV)

Best News Program Anchor (Male):
Paolo Bediones (TV5)

Best News Program Anchor (Female):
Cheryl Cosim (TV5)

Best Public Affairs Program:
Reaksyon (TV5)

Best Public Service Program:
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)

Best Documentary Program:
I-Witness (GMA-7)

Best Investigative Program:
Scene of the Crime Operatives (ABS-CBN)

Best Educational Program:
Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy/Gag Show:
Tropa Mo ’Ko Unli (TV5)

Best Morning Program:
Good Morning Club (TV5)

Best Game Show:
Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN)

Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show:
Showbiz Police (TV5)

Best Magazine Show:
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)

RADIO:

Best Radio DJ:
DJ Chacha (Tambayan 101.9)

Best Radio Anchor (Male):
Ariel Ureta (Todo-Todo Walang Preno, DZMM)

Best Radio Anchor (Female):
Winnie Cordero (Todo-Todo Walang Preno, DZMM)

Best AM Station:
DZBB

Best FM Station:
Tambayan 101.9

Radio Station of the Year:
DZRM

PRINT:

Best Magazine:
Star Studio (ABS-CBN Publishing Inc.)

Best Newspaper (Tabloid):
Pilipino Star Ngayon (PhilStar Daily, Inc.)

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Hall of Fame (TV):
Rated K – Best Magazine Show (ABS-CBN 2)

Hall of Fame (Radio):
YES-FM

Developmental Communication Award for Comprehensive Reportage (Yolanda Tragedy):
Atom Araullo (ABS-CBN 2) tied with
Love Anover (GMA-7)

Natatanging Gawad sa TV (Edukasyon):
Honesto (ABS-CBN)

Natatanging Gawad sa Sining ng Radyo:
Ted Failon

Natatanging Gawad sa Sining ng Panulat:
Lualhati Bautista

The Cinemalaya entry “Purok 7″ won the Students’ Choice Award for Best Film in the 12th Gawad Tanglaw. Vilma Santos bagged the Best Actress trophy for her performance in “Ekstra” while Joel Torre was named Best Actor for his performance in “On the Job.”

Students’ Choice Award for Best Film:
“Purok 7” directed by Carlo Obispo (Rough Road Productions)

Best Actor:
Joel Torre for “On the Job” (Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema)

Best Actress:
Vilma Santos for “Ekstra” (Quantum Films and Star Cinema)

Best Director:
Hannah Espia for “Transit” (TEN7P Production)

Best Supporting Actor:
Marlon Rivera for “Ekstra” (Quantum Films and Star Cinema) and Joey Paras for “Babagwa” (Quantum Films)

Best Supporting Actress:
Bela Padilla for “10,000 Hours” (Philippine Film Studios, N2 Productions and Viva Films) and
Angel Aquino for “Ang Huling Chacha ni Anita” (Sigrid Bernardo and Jalz Zarate Production)

Best Editing:
Jess Navarro for “Lauriana” (BG Productions International)

Best Original Theme Song:
“Bahala Na” composed and performed by ABRA for “Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden” (Scenema Concept and Viva Films)

Best Production Design:
Fritz Silorio and Joel M. V. Bilbao for “Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden” (Scenema Concept and Viva Films)

Best Cinematography:
Nap Jamir for “Lauriana” (BG Productions International)

Best Story:
Gian Carlo Abraham and Hannah Espia for “Transit” (TEN17P Production)

Best Screenplay:
Ricky Lee for “Lauriana” (BG Productions International)

Special Jury Prize for Film:
“Lauriana” (BG Productions International) and “Quick Change” (Found Films)

Gantimpalang Jaime G. Ang Presidential Jury Award for Film:
Brillante Mendoza

Gawad Romeo Flaviano L. Lirio Para sa Sining at Kultura:
Robert Arevalo and Barbara Perez.

Do you think the Best Actor award was miscategorized? I think Joel Torre was supposed to be a supporting actor to Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson who are stars of the film “On the Job.” He should have been included in the Best Supporting Actor category. What do you think?

Young actor JC de Vera said he is ready for butt exposures and love scenes with another man during Metro Magazine’s 25th Anniversary Party in Opus Bar Saturday night, January 11.

If you think there was a trick for JC de Vera to look naked in his Metro Body spread, think again. It didn’t involve plasters or the magic of Photoshop. The hunk actor himself revealed that he was really naked during the shoot.

JC shared this in an interview with select bloggers at the Metro Magazine’s 25th Anniversary Party in Opus Bar and Lounge last night, January 11. The Legal Wife star posed in front of the camera with nothing on but a bag lifted by one hand and a whole lot of guts.

16 beautiful girls from 12 countries across Asia are set to compete in “Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2″ which is set to premiere this January 16, Thursday, on TV5.

AsNTM features aspiring models from the entire Asian region who will vie for the highly-coveted title and a shot at international modeling career by competing in several challenges.

PH bet Stephanie Retuya finished 2nd on the pilot season of Asia’s Next Top Model last year. Can a Filipina win this time?

The Philippines is actually sending two contestants this year:

Jodilly Ignacio Pendre

and Katarina Sonja Rodriguez

20-year-old Jodilly and 21-year-old Katarina will compete for the title against models from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Model/Veejay Nadya Hutagalung will reprise her hosting job and she will also double up as the show’s head judge. Joining her team of judges are resident photographer Mike Rosenthal, movement coach Adam Williams, and model mentor Joey Mead King.

Images courtesy of Asia’s Next Top Model Official Website

Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI) would like to clarify that the film “Angustia” by Director Kristian Cordero, a participant in the Currents category in the recent Cinema One Originals Festival 2013, which was released on November 13 and ran until November 19, 2013 at three participating theaters, was given a rating of R-18 and not an X-rating by the Movie Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

The MTRCB advised CPI to communicate to its viewers to exercise proper discernment and consideration of the material.

“Angustia,” which stars Alex Medina, Jazmin Llana, Vic Loquias, Mitch Smith, and Maria Isabel Lopez, depicts the story of a young priest who pursues his missionary calling to convert the native population. He finds himself falling for a woman of indigenous origins, and his quest for religious conversion then leads him to anxiety and crime.

The MTRCB thus gave the film an R-18 rating since it contained or depicted religion-related images and/or scenes characterized by sexual content and faith-related contradictions, with certain scenes and language that may offend religious sensibilities.

The Permit to Exhibit from the MTRCB states:

“A young priest pursues his missionary calling to convert the native population. His quest for religious conversion leads him to anxiety and crime.

“The Committee unanimously rates the movie R-18. The film contains or depicts religion-related images and/or scenes characterized by sexual content and faith-related contradictions. There are disturbing scenes and language that may offend religious sensibilities.

“For proper discernment and consideration of adult viewers which will likely include Christian believers, this advisory must be reproduced and printed not only in the permit, but also in all publicity materials and collaterals.

“The Committee makes the following remarks:

· The priest is a consecrated person and therefore should be depicted with proper respect. The portrayal of any weaknesses of frailties in regard to this character must be subject to careful discernment, and thus, merits a mature audience.

· Baptism is the sacrament by which a person becomes a child of God. Its portrayal in any compromising manner must be done very carefully.

· The host is sacred and should be treated with the highest respect as being the Body of Christ — Christ himself, under the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist according to the Catholic faith. Subjecting it to any compromising or adverse depiction must necessarily be done before a very mature and discerning audience.

· Some scenes in the film are unsettling for those below 18 years old or those in their formative years. (In fact, even adults, if not secure in religious and doctrinal formation, may also be shaken by sensitive scenes). We in the Board are mandated to look after the welfare of the youth. These are scenes which might misguide and provide a wrong impression of Catholicism. The concern here is serious and urgent as the film is not a catechetical work, and there is hardly any room for correct and adequate religious or doctrinal instruction, or even information to non-believers as to the true import of matters of belief.”

It is with this that the restrictions were therefore aptly imposed.

Given these concerns, CPI wishes to appropriately inform the audience of the sensitive content of “Angustia”.

Watch the Trailer of “Angustia” here:

Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago is up against her own father, Paul Valencia Santiago, a public official in their Masbate hometown.

The father of the fifth Miss International winner from the Philippines has brought his feelings, and his side of story on Facebook on January 8, three days after the beauty queen told The Buzz ng Bayan on ABS-CBN that they were abandoned by their father when they were still kids, which made them move to Canada.

Bea Rose might have gotten the sympathy of the public but not for too long as her father already spoken out against her, threatening to sue the beauty queen if she won’t make a public apology.

“Your propensity to lie just like your mother may cost you your Ms. International Crown!,” the angry told his daughter on a Facebook post.

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (January 10 to 12, 2014) – Rival sitcoms “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN and “Pepito Manaloto” on GMA-7 are neck and neck for Sunday’s no. 1 position!

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings nationwide from January 10 to 12, 2014 according to Kantar Media:

January 10, 2014 (Friday)

Daytime:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.1%) / Matanglawin (Replay) (0.7%) vs. Born Impact Born To Be Wild Weekend Edition (Replay) (0.6%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.1%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.0%)
Kris Tv (5.8%) vs. Detective Conan (5.2%) / Pokemon (6.1%)
Ultraman Mebius (5.8%) vs. Doraemon (7.1%)
Kuroko’s Basketball (6.1%) / Naruto Shippuuden (6.7%) vs. Bleach (7.0%)
Crazy Love (8.3%) vs. Flame of Recca (7.0%) / Shaman King (7.0%) / Kusina Master Sikreto Ng Experto (5.2%)
Minute To Win It (12.3%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (4.7%)
Be Careful With My Heart (18.5%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.4%)
It’s Showtime (13.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.0%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters The Invasion Shake Rattle And Roll Fourteen’ (11.3%) vs. Villa Quintana (7.9%) vs. Magkano Ba Ang Pag-Ibig? (9.1%)
Galema Anak Ni Zuma (12.6%) / Hiwaga (9.3%) / Princess Hours (12.5%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Once In A Blue Moon’ (7.6%)

Primetime:

Annaliza (22.3%) vs. Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko (9.4%)
Tv Patrol (26.3%) vs. 24 Oras (14.6%) vs. Aksyon (4.4%) / Lets Ask Pilipinas (3.7%) / Madam Chairman (3.6%)
Honesto (29.3%) vs. Adarna (14.1%) vs. PLDT Mydsl Pba 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (3.6%)
Got To Believe (23.4%) / Maria Mercedes (14.9%) vs. Kapuso Primetime Cinema ‘Gullivers Travels’ (17.3%)
When A Man Falls In Love (9.1%) / Bandila (3.5%) vs. Bubble Gang (9.4%) vs. Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (1.0%) / Pilipinas News (0.5%) / Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (0.5%)
Banana Nite (2.3%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.5%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup (0.7%)
O Shopping (0.6%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.6%) vs. The Medyo Late Night Show With Jojo A. (0.9%)

11 January 2014 (Saturday)

Daytime:

Sa Kabukiran (0.7%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.2%)
Salamat Dok (2.4%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.4%)
Swak Na Swak (3.4%) vs. Cinderella (4.9%)
Honey Watch Out (2.4%) vs. Super Book (7.2%)
Sineskwela (3.4%) vs. Paddle Pop Elemagika (8.2%) / Angry Birds Toons (9.2%)
Avatar The Legend of Aang (5.4%) vs. Pororo (8.8%)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (5.7%) vs. Toriko (7.9%)
Spongebob Squarepants (8.8%) vs. Tropang Potchi (4.8%) / Sarap Diva (4.3%)
2013-2014 NBA Regular Season (Via Satellite) (10.3%) vs. Maynila (6.8%)
It’s Showtime (14.2%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (10.7%) / Startalk (6.1%)
The Singing Bee (13.9%) vs. Out of Control (6.0%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (13.8%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (6.1%)

Primetime:

Failon Ngayon (15.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (8.4%)
TV Patrol Weekend (23.6%) vs. Picture Picture (11.9%) vs. Showbiz Police Intriga Under Arrest (1.8%)
Bet On Your Baby (27.8%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (13.6%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (3.0%)
Wansapanataym ‘Enchanted House’ (29.0%) / MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Marriage Contract’ (25.7%) vs. Magpakailanman (18.5%) / Celebrity Bluff (14.0%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli (3.1%) / Killer Karaoke Pinoy Naman (3.7%)
Banana Split Extra Scoop (10.0%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (2.8%) / Sports Unlimited (1.5%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night ‘Dragon The Bruce Lee Story’ (10.3%) vs. Juan Direction (1.2%) / What’s Up Doods? (0.5%) / Spinnation (0.4%)
O Shopping (0.8%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.9%) vs. Pilipinas News (0.3%)

12 January 2014 (Sunday)

Daytime:

The Healing Eucharist (4.3%) vs. In Touch (0.7%)
Swak Na Swak (4.0%) vs. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (3.9%)
Salamat Dok (4.3%) vs. Super Book (6.6%) / Paddle Pop Elemagika (6.9%) / Pororo (6.7%)
X-Men (4.6%) vs. Toriko (7.4%)
Blade (3.9%) / Matanglawin (6.4%) vs. Aha (7.7%)
2013-2014 NBA Regular Season (Via Satellite) (7.6%) vs. Born Impact Born To Be Wild Weekend Edition (8.2%) / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Gremlins 2 The New Batch’ (11.9%)
ASAP 19 (11.3%) vs. Sunday All Stars (8.1%) / True Horror Stories (8.0%)
Luv U (9.1%) vs. GMA Blockbusters ‘Spy Kids’ (12.6%)
Buzz Ng Bayan (7.6%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (9.1%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (12.3%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (8.8%) vs. PLDT Mydsl PBA 2014 Philippine Cup (Live) (5.7%)
Goin’ Bulilit (18.5%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (13.7%)
Home Sweetie Home (19.7%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (19.5%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (4.3%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (18.1%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (18.1%) vs. Wow Mali Pa Rin! (4.8%)
Gandang Gabi Vice (14.9%) vs. Imbestigador (11.4%) vs. The Mega And The Song Writer (1.3%)
Sunday’s Best Cheche Lazaro Presents Panahon Na’ (3.9%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office ‘Venom’ (9.6%) vs. Sunday Sineplex (0.9%)
O Shopping (1.2%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.8%) vs. Pilipinas News (0.4%)

Source: Kantar Media

Rom-Com Princess Kim Chiu talked about kissing scenes and other memorable scenes in her new movie “Bride for Rent” on the Ikaw Na! segment of Bandila Monday night.

According to Kim, the 6 memorable scenes you should not miss in her new movie “Bride for Rent” are:

1. Audition scene
2. Wedding scene
3. Family dinner scene
4. Mascot scene
5. Scenes with Xian under one roof
6. Feathers scene

Boy Abunda asked the money-making question: Kung bubuksan ang puso mo, kaninong pangalan na hindi babae ang matatagpuan diyan?

Her answer: Rocco (Xian’s character in the movie)

“The X Factor Philippines” grand winner KZ Tandingan started her new year on a high note after she bagged the P1 million jackpot prize in “The Singing Bee” last Saturday (January 11).

KZ bested fellow challengers and singers Frenchie Dy, Sitti Navarro, Duncan Ramos, and Nyoy Volante, and four-week defending champion Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago. KZ is the second millionaire for the current season of “The Singing Bee” following actress Sheryl Cruz, who also won the P1 million jackpot last December.

After KZ’s victory, “The Singing Bee” is again in search of its new champion, or new millionaire, this week since the championship seat has been unoccupied. Cast members of ABS-CBN’s newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga, Sandy Andolong, Rico J. Puno, and Jayson Gainza take a break from comedy as they try their luck in the hit musical game show this Saturday (January 18). Who among them will win and become the new defending champion? Will one of them again take home the P1 million jackpot prize?

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez this Saturday (January 18), after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. For updates, like and follow “The Singing Bee” on www.facebook.com/singingbeeabscbn, www.twitter.com/TheSingingBeePH, andwww.instagram.com/thesingingbeeph. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.