Julia Barretto mesmerizes at her soap launch

The Entertainment Press Society honors the men and women of the TV industry via the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards which will be held tonight at 7 at the Teatrino, Greenhills, San Juan City. Fifty-one trophies are up for grabs, including Outstanding TV Station of the Year which will be given only for the second time.

Hosted by John Lapus with Atom Araullo, Bela Padilla and Mr. Fu as anchors, the 5th Golden Screen Awards is sponsored by Nucerity International for Skincerity, Pomepure 100% Pomegranate Juice, Organique Acai Berry, Hollywood 24-Hour Miracle Diet Juice and Hollywood Cookie Diet.

Among the guest performers are the K-Pop group Down To Mars (composed of Jang Amparma, Kenji Chua, Daisuke Hagihara, Jeongwon Song and Yheen Valero), Abby Asistio, Allan K, and MP5 (composed of Raven Pabico, Jaylord Casino, Roehl Mendoza, Derik Lim, and Bonz Militar).

Expected to be hotly contested are the winners in the major acting categories.

Contenders in the Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series are Alden Richards (Mundo Mo’y Akin), Bong Revilla (Indio), Coco Martin (Juan dela Cruz), Dennis Trillo (My Husband’s Lover), Dingdong Dantes (Pahiram ng Sandali), John Lloyd Cruz (A Beautiful Affair), Rocco Nacino (Bayan Ko) and Tom Rodriguez (My Husband’s Lover).

Vying for the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series are Bea Alonzo (A Beautiful Affair), Carla Abellana (My Husband’s Lover), Gina Alajar (Hiram na Puso), Jodi Sta. Maria (Be Careful with My Heart), Kim Chiu (Ina, Kapatid, Anak), Lorna Tolentino (Pahiram ng Sandali), Maja Salvador (Ina, Kapatid, Anak), Marian Rivera (Temptation of  Wife) and Ritz Azul (Misibis Bay).

Competing for the Breakthrough Performance by an Actor trophy are Jeric Gonzales (TeenGen), Jerome Ponce (Be Careful with My Heart), Mikoy Morales (TeenGen), Ruru Madrid (Dormitoryo), and Vin Abrenica (Never Say Goodbye).

Battling it out for the Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress are Angeline Quinto (Kahit Konting Pagtingin), Janelle Salvador (Be Careful with My Heart), Julia Klarisse Base (May Isang Pangarap), Lara Claire Sabroso (May Isang Pangarap), Sophie Albert (Never Say Goodbye), and Thea Tolentino (TeenGen).

For Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program, the nominees are Carlo Aquino (MMK: Pulang Laso/ABS-CBN 2), Edgar Allan Guzman (Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangkang Papel/ABS-CBN 2), Gabby Eigenmann (Magpakailanman: Kagat ng Aso/GMA 7), Joem Bascon (MMK: Pulang Laso/ABS-CBN 2), Junjun Quintana (700 Club: Liwanag Sa Dapithapon/GMA News TV), Neil Ryan Sese (Magpakailanman: Child Rape/GMA 7), Rocco Nacino (San Pedro Calungsod/GMA News TV) and Sid Lucero (Wagas: Walang Imposible Sa Pag-ibig/GMA News TV).

For Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program, the finalists are Agot Isidro (Magpakailanman: Norma Castilli, Bataan Sex Worker/GMA 7), Jean Garcia (Magpakailanman: Nanay Silveria/GMA 7), Lorna Tolentino (Magpakailanman: Susan Maniego Story/GMA 7), Iza Calzado (MMK: Ilog/ABS-CBN 2), and Julia Clarete (Wagas: The Charee and Chesco Love Story/GMA News TV).

Special awardees are Master Showman German Moreno who will receive the Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista who will receive the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, and the Tulfo brothers Erwin, Raffy and Ben who will receive the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for News Broadcast.

Ryzza Mae Dizon, the Aling Maliit of  the noontime show “Eat Bulaga,” will receive a Special Award for being the youngest TV host on Philippine TV.

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Julia Barretto looked every inch a star at the launch of her first solo starrer titled “Mirabella” at the Garden Loop of ABS-CBN last Tuesday. She mesmerized the press people with her presence and answered very well the questions thrown at her even if some of them were quite controversial.

Yes, there was a delay in her launching, since her earlier project (Cofradia) was shelved but “Mirabella” is worth the long wait as she is paired with hot leading men Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion.

Julia is both happy and excited with the pilot telecast of “Mirabella” this Monday, March 24 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. The production team behind Dreamscape, headed by Deo Endrinal, are confident they have a winner in this new series as they said that their prime consideration in coming up with shows is to give quality entertainment to all of their viewers worldwide.

Also featured in “Mirabella” are John Lapus and Pokwang who plays the odd couple who took Mira under their wings. Also in the cast are Mylene Dizon, James Blanco, Gloria Diaz, Arlene Muhlach, DJ Durano, Makisig Morales, Diego Loyzaga and several newcomers given their break in this series directed by Erick Salud, Jojo Saguin and Jerome Pobocan.