Willie Revillame's Wiltime BigTime turns 1

Billed as Wiltime BigTime Sama Sama sa Unang Taon, it was a night of prize-giving as the flagship game show of TV5 and Wiltime Productions gave out more exciting and eye-popping prizes as the show went on.

According to TV5 people, as early as Friday night, people already started to gather within the premises of the Smart Araneta Coliseum. But with the 2,000-strong security personnel that was fielded within the premises, there was no problem in controlling the crowd. In fairness, the crowd was orderly and there was only reported incidents of jostling or breaking of lines that happened.

When the crowd grew thick by early morning of Saturday, the TV5 people and the Araneta Center management decided to allow the people to enter the coliseum but brought them first to a holding area as the staff of Wiltime Bigtime were still rehearsing for the show.

Song numbers were provided by Barbie Almabis, the Aegis, and Andrew E who wowed the crowd with his antics. Aga Muhlach made a surprise appearance.

The venue was almost full to the rafters, especially in the General Admission section. But the TV5 people said they only released 12,000 tickets even if the full capacity is about 15k as they didn't want to compromise the safety of the crowd who will watch the show.

Even if the show lasted six hours, not much movement was happening in the audience. Everyone was hoping to win any one of the exciting up for grabs in the raffle.

Plus, there were the grand prizes of five 100T, two half a million cash prizes, five Toyota Vios, and 3 house-and-lot-package from Camella homes.

The prizes were so attractive that more than three million people participated in the two-week run of the promo leading up to the anniversary presentation of WilTime BigTime.

Senator Manny Villar, a close friend of Willie, as well as Bobby Barreiro, Chief Operations Officer of TV5, and TV5 Big Boss Manny Pangilinan watched the show together with the big crowd.

The warm reception given by the crowd to Willie proves that the guy is well-loved by his audience. Despite the problems that the show encountered and is still facing due to the cases filed against Willie, his audience stood by him and continued to support him. No matter if his voice is hoarse or at times he could not be understood, Willie's loyal viewers didn't mind. Seeing him doing what he does best - entertain and make them happy - is enough for the audience.

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After more than three months of review, sifting through more than 300 entries from various TV channels, the Entertainment Press Society (ENPRESS, Inc.) had finished its job and is ready to present the nominees to its revived Golden Screen TV Awards.

The final list of nominees will be released any time this week. The GSA Executive Committee is just double checking the names and some details pertinent to the nominees.

The Golden Screen TV Awards will be held on November 29 at Teatrino at the Promenade at Greenhills.

The GSA TV Awards is also giving out special awards for a select group of TV personalities who have made an impact in the TV industry.

Meet and greet Libera in SM City Cebu

The boys who make up the vocal group Libera will hold a Meet and Greet in SM City Cebu on October 27, the day before their live performance at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

 Libera’s music is described as “normal” and “ordinary”. However, as their recordings and performances demonstrate, the music they produce is truly extraordinary. With shimmering, mystical chords and ecstatic harmonies, they are unlike any other group you have ever heard. These are truly sounds to lift the soul. Celestial sounds for a new time.

Libera is an all-boy English vocal group directed by Robert Prizeman and most members come from the parish choir of St. Philip's, Norbury in South London. Their most recent release, “Peace,” was #1 in the UK, Japanese and Philippines classical charts; in the US, it peaked at #2 and hit the Heat Seekers chart.

The Meet and Greet happens on October 27, 5pm at the Northwing Atrium.

Libera will be performing songs from their Christmas album at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Cebu at 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011.

Tickets are available at SM Department Store, the Arts Council of Cebu Office (tel. no. 2330452/ mobile no. 0917-3287917) and St. Theresa’s College Main Office (tel. no. 253-6337).

Libera, the Christmas Concert is also supported by the British Alumni Association, SM City Cebu, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Ma. Luisa Properties, Mr. Jesus Alcordo, Catalina, and The FREEMAN.

Robin Williams weds for 3rd time

Robin Williams married his girlfriend Susan Schneider over the weekend in Napa Valley, the section of northern California known for wine and romance, the actor's representative said on Monday.

The 60-year-old Oscar-winning comedian met Schneider in 2009, after she helped nurse him back to health following surgery to a faulty heart valve, the actor told British newspaper The Guardian in 2009. It is his third marriage.

The actor's daughter, Zelda, on Saturday posted on Twitter "Let the wedding madness begin!" with updates from the festivities throughout the day.

Williams has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood, but has had a turbulent personal life, battling alcoholism, health issues and going through two divorces.

He was previously married to Valerie Velardi, with whom he has one child, and Marsha Garces, whom he divorced in 2008 after having two children.

Williams, who has a career spanning over three decades, is best known for family comedy films like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Night at the Museum." He is an established stand-up comedian and won an Oscar for supporting actor in "Good Will Hunting" in 1998.

The actor will next be heard voicing two characters in the upcoming animated comedy, "Happy Feet Two."

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