Kapuso Shows
GMA-7 Held a Thanksgiving Mass for DARNA
0The GMA Network Management gave a thanksgiving mass for the success of Darna who is now on its 2nd week of airing. Officiated by Fr. Dennis Espejo, GMA Executives Lilybeth Rasonable, AVP for Drama at supervising producer, at Redgie Magno lead the mass celebration. Darna, on its comeback in Philippine Television got an impressive ratings of more than 40% being on the top spot in Primetime viewing. Marian Rivera, its lead star thanked all those who supported her Primetime comeback an all the men and women of Darna because of their teamwork.
Show Me the Manny – August 23, 2009
0Another hit sitcom is about to come this Sunday as ” Show Me The Manny ” will have its pilot episode this Sunday, replacing Full Haus. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. Together with Pacquiao’s mom, Aling Dionesia, its a mixture of hilarious and family-oriented sitcom. Coming your way this August 23, Sundays after All Star K.
Celebrity Duets Season 3
0GMA 7′s Celebrity Duets is now on its 3rd season starting August 29. Hosted by Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez, it will feature celebrities like you’ve never seen them before to sing and perform live. Tessa Prieto Valdez and Chairman Bayani Fernando of MMDA stand out on its previous season. Celebrity Duets Season 3 premieres August 29, Saturday after Pinoy Records.
Iwa Moto enjoys being the New ” Valentina “
0Iwa Moto was supposedly fitting her costume for Babaing Linta, but to her surprise during the story conference, she got the role of Valentina. We will about to see a different Valentina this time as Darna and her were bestfriends before who will become mortal enemies. She is also proud to say that without Valentina, there will be no Darna. Meanwhile, Celia Rodriguez, the former Valentina during her younger years, was very proud of Iwa Moto that she gave her some pointers on how to portray the said role that was originally offered to Katrina Halili before, but the latter refused to accept. Darna is about to air August 10, on GMA Telebabad.
Glaiza de Castro plays Eunice in Stairway to Heaven Remake
0Glaiza de Castro was surprised to know that she will be playing one of the important roles in the Pinoy version of Stairway to Heaven as Eunice. She said that she will be doing her best to give justice for the role. Glaiza has been an effective kontrabida to her afternoon soap, Kung Aagawin Mo Man ang Lahat sa Akin. Stairway to Heaven has captured the hearts of Philippine Television as it was launched in GMA-7 in 2005.
Survivor Philippines Season 2 Castaways, Revealed
0Survivor Philippines,now on its 2nd season, revealed its 16 new Castaways vying for the 3 million cash and the title of the Pinoy Sole Survivor. Here they are:
Carol Gementiza – Terror Teacher
Cris Bolado – Gentle Giant
Vlad Nesas – Metrosexual
Marvin Kiefer – Model Hunk
Tara Jane Masias – English Tutor for Koreans
Louie Ang – Chickboy I.T. Professional
Mika Batchelor – Sexy Chef
Shaun Rodriguez – Fitness Buff
Maya Segovia – Lady Pilot
Amanda Coolley Van Cooll – Female Construction Worker in US
Charles Fernandez – Businessman/Raketista
Jeff Gaitan – Student and Part-time Model
Troy Perez – The Mentalist
Suzuki Sadatsugu – Japinoy Criminology Student
Echo Caceres – Call Center Agent
Justine Ferrer – Beauty Queen and Businesswoman
Survivor Philippines is set to happen in the Islands of Palau in Micronesia. It premieres this coming August 16, only at GMA-7.
Rhian Ramos plays Jodi in Stairway to Heaven Remake
0GMA 7 has finally confirmed that Rhian Rams will be playing the role f Jodi in the Pinoy remake of Stairway to Heaven.It was first announced that Dingdong Dantes will play Cholo in the said series. They wil be joined by TJ Trinidad as Tristan and Ms. Jean Garcia as the mother of Eunice. Meanwhile, Eunice’s role is yet to be announce as soon as they have the actress to play the villain role. This will be directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal and headwriter Dode Cruz. Coming this September 7 on GMA Telebabad.
Iwa Moto, The New Valentina
0GMA-7 has finally revealed Iwa Moto as the new Valentina for the upcoming series, ” Darna ” . The announcement was made during the story conference held at the 17th Floor of GMA Network Center. This would also be another milestone for her career since she won as the 1st Princess in Starstruck Batch 3. She also showcased a good acting prowess playing villains during her previous shows. Darna is about to be seen this coming August in GMA Telebabad.
Jade Lopez, Ready to do Sexy Pictorials
0Jade Lopez is one of the Starstruck 1 Avengers among the batch of her successful colleagues, Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras. And as years passed, Jade has showing a real beauty and sexy body physique as she was offered to do a pictorial with a men’s magazine. Jade revealed that she was first offered to do the pictorial for Playboy Magazine, but later on, Aiza Marquez was offered to do it for their May issue. It was the GMA Artist Center who advised her to refrain the offer because its too daring for her. But now, she’s ready to do some photo shoots but with limitations. Meanwhile, Jade will also make her comeback in a TV Series through All My Life starring Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica.
“All My Life ” is Set on June 29
0Much awaited primetime series of the phenomenal loveteam Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal is about to be seen on June 29 as Totoy Bato will about to have its last week. Other cast includes Gladys Guevarra, Chris Cayzer , Manilyn Reynes, LJ Reyes , Jay Manalo , Gelli de Belen , Zoren Legaspi , Lani Mercado, Stef Prescott , Jade Lopez ,Bryan Termulo , Moymoy Palaboy , Byron Ortille, Jay Aquitania and Krissa Mae Arrieta .Written by Aloy Adlawan and directed by Mac Alejandre , premieres June 2009 in GMA Telebabad.