It’s showtime’s ‘Bida Kapamilya’ relaunch gets a celebrity twist

CEBU, Philippines - Celebrities will share the spotlight with Filipino November 1, 2012families in the more exciting and more intense ‘Bida November 1, 2012Kapamilya Round 2’ for the new season of now leading Kapamilya noontime show “It’s Showtime” that will start on Monday (Nov 5).

November 1, 2012The popular talent portion relaunch, which reworked the idea from the grand finals of its first season, will have celebrities to guide and train the contestant families for the entire season until they reach the grand finals.

November 1, 2012Each day this week, two celebrity mentors will give a ‘sample’ of their talent before studio and TV audiences. Introduced last Monday (Oct 29) were 6Cyclemind vocalist Tutti Caringal and theater and TV actor Robert Sena, the celebrity mentor of Gollayan family who was declared the grand champion of the first ‘Bida Kapamilya.’ Aira Bermudez of Sexbomb and comedienne Cacai Bautista were also revealed as mentors last Oct 30.

November 1, 2012‘Bida Kapamilya Round 2’ is just one of the many surprises and segments in the new season of “It’s Showtime,” which is now the number one noontime show nationwide according to data from Kantar Media. The Kapamilya noontime show hit a national TV rating of 19.7% against GMA’s “Eat Bulaga” that only got 14.5% last Saturday (Oct 27).

November 1, 2012“It’s Showtime” also proved its continued strong performance versus “Eat Bulaga” as it also won the ratings game from Monday to Friday last week with 15% vs 14.8% (Oct 22); 16% vs 14.3% (Oct 23); 15.9% vs 12.9% (Oct 24); 19.8% vs 15.2% (Oct 25); and 20.9% vs 15% (Oct 26).

November 1, 2012The new season serves as a back-to-back follow-up treat to the program’s third anniversary celebration, which concluded in a talent showdown that resulted in a triple tie among hosts Anne Curtis and Karylle, Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz, and Billy Crawford and Vhong Navarro, who all got a perfect score of 10 from the judges.

Experience unparalleled fun in the new offerings of “It’s Showtime,” weekdays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, visit www.abs-cbn.com.

Be a Kapuso millionaire this Christmas with Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko!

After the record-breaking success and enthusiastic response received from the participants of the Kapuso Milyonaryo Promo earlier this year, GMA Network continues to offer its loyal viewers the chance to bring home millions of pesos with its newest promo campaign, Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko. And as the season of giving draws near, participants can also expect exciting Christmas packages to be given away!

November 1, 2012During the promo period, which will run until December 23, GMA will give out P7,000 each to eight winners weekly (two from each area: NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao), plus a whopping P1,000,000 each to four lucky winners - tax free!

November 1, 2012Four winners will also have the chance to bring home any of the following Pamasko Prizes during the promo period - a computer showcase, kitchen showcase, home theater set and a 3-day-2-night trip to Boracay for three.

November 1, 2012Christmas becomes even more exciting as an additional three winners of 1 Million Pesos each will be declared in the grand draw courtesy of the sponsors namely AJI-NO-MOTO Umami Seasoning, NESCAFÉ 3in1, and CDO Karne Norte Afritada and Caldereta.

November 1, 2012To join, viewers must simply collect the proof of purchase (POP) requirements and enclose it in a legal-size envelope together with their name, address, age, contact number and signature written on a piece of paper.

November 1, 2012Then, at the back of the envelope, write “Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko”, brand of the enclosed POP, and the area where the participant lives (NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao).

November 1, 2012Entries may be dropped off until December 23 at drop boxes found in GMA Network Center, GMA Regional stations, GMA Radio stations, or at selected Mercury Drugstore branches nationwide.

November 1, 2012The winners will be announced within commercial breaks on GMA and GMA News TV and will be notified via registered mail. All non-winning entries from weeks 1 to 8 are eligible to win in the grand draw which will be announced on December 30.

For further details on how to become a Kapuso Milyonaryo this Christmas, watch the Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko mechanics plug and solo POP plugs of the sponsors, see posters, or visit www.gmanetwork.com/kapusomilyonaryo.   

Juris releases “Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan”

CEBU, Philippines - November 1, 2012The Soothing Voice of Asia, Juris, gives a special gift to Filipinos across the globe as she releases her all-OPM Christmas album titled “Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan.”

November 1, 2012Released under Star Records, Juris’ first Christmas album features five original tracks, including “Ilang Pasko Pa Ba” written and arranged by Arnie Mendaros; “Nakaraang Pasko” by Tats Faustino; “Mas Maligayang Pasko” by Jungee Marcelo; “Paskong Wala Ka” written by Yugel Losarata and arranged by Jonathan Manalo; “Christmas Time” by Carla Lozada-Concio and Francis Concio; and the carrier single “Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan” composed by Juris herself.

November 1, 2012The album also has one cover song, the anthemic “Sana Ngayong Pasko” written and arranged by Jimmy Borja. Enjoy the Holidays Pinoy style with Juris’ “Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan” album, now out nationwide on all record bars.

The tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph and on iTubes. For more information, visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

Yesterday’s Bride kicks off with a bang!

CEBU, Philippines - November 1, 2012GMA’s intriguing Afternoon Prime series Yesterday’s Bride kicked off its pilot episode last Monday, October 29, with high numbers, according to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

November 1, 2012Based on NUTAM overnight ratings, Yesterday’s Bride led with a commanding 41.4% household audience share as against its competitor’s 21.9% showing.

November 1, 2012Its pilot episode also became one of the trending topics on the popular micro-blogging site Twitter.

November 1, 2012Lovi Poe, who plays the role of Andrea, expresses her gratitude on the success of the show’s pilot episode, “I would like to thank everyone who watched the pilot episode of our show. Pati mga kaibigan ko from showbiz showed their support. Masaya kami na nagustuhan ng viewers ang aming show. Marami pa silang dapat abangan.”

November 1, 2012Don’t miss the exciting episodes of Yesterday’s Bride, Monday to Friday after Eat Bulaga, on GMA’s undisputed Afternoon Prime block.

Showing of robin’s “kuratong baleleng”, postponed

November 1, 2012The film “Kuratong Baleleng” starring Robin Padilla, his brother Rommel and nephew Daniel is supposed to have its theatrical release on November 30 but was postponed due to issues involving its title.

November 1, 2012“People misinterpret the title as the gang itself. Kuratong Baleleng in Mindanao is a kind of instrument called darling bells,” explained Robin Padilla.

November 1, 2012Despite this, Binoe is open to renaming the title. “If it were up to me, I don’t want to change it but it’s up to Rommel. Whatever his decision is, I will support it,” he said.

November 1, 2012As Binoe partners with his family for his upcoming movie, “Bad Boy” will pair up with his cousin Justin (Vhong Navarro) in “Toda Max” for a business venture. During the grand launch of their restaurant, Lady G (Pokwang) will invite stars to grace the event but the agency she hired will fail to get the big stars and will bring gay impersonators instead.

What will happen to the grand opening of their restaurant? Find out on “Toda Max” where “LUV U” teen star Marco Gumabao plays the role of the agency’s representative. “Toda Max” airs this Saturday (November 3) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN.

In NYC, the show goes on, even if sans audience

November 1, 2012For the second night in a row, superstorm Sandy and its aftermath forced David Letterman to live out that performer’s nightmare: Telling jokes to a vacant theater, or as he called it, “a big ol’ empty barn.”

November 1, 2012Letterman hosting the “Late Show” to an unpeopled Ed Sullivan Theater on Tuesday, as he did on Monday, was the oddest sight of the considerable and continuing cultural fallout of the hurricane that left New York institutions like Broadway, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center no more open for business than the city’s damaged subway system.

November 1, 2012But the New York entertainment industry was fighting to go on with the show, and none more than several of the city’s late-night shows. Though “The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show” canceled tapings for the second day, the “Late Show,” Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night” and a traveling out-of-towner, ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” went ahead with shows Tuesday.

November 1, 2012When “Late Show” band leader Paul Schafer asked Letterman how they were supposed to approach such an awkward situation, Letterman quickly replied: “Just like every night: We pretend the audience isn’t here.”

November 1, 2012When Letterman introduced his first guest, Kate Hudson, the actress didn’t stride out; instead appeared a middle-aged bald man — presumably an employee of the “Late Show” — who bantered with Letterman as if he were Hudson.

November 1, 2012Like Letterman, Fallon had hosted his show Monday without an audience.

November 1, 2012As the city took account of the damage wrought by the storm, the aftermath of Sandy continued to cause the cancellations of film premieres, film and TV production and even that most unshakable performer: Bruce Springsteen, whose concert was postponed until Wednesday because of flight cancellations for the band and ticket holders.

The city revoked film permits for a second day Tuesday. The sets of “Smash,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “30 Rock,” “Deception” and “Do No Harm” were closed, NBC said, and “SVU” won’t tape Wednesday. Other series temporarily knocked out of production included “666 Park,” “Gossip Girl” and “Person of Interest.” (AP)

Buena Mano Balita launches “Serbisyong Tinud-anay sa Kalag-Kalag”

Buena Mano Balita, the top-rating morning news program of GMA TV7 Cebu, is all set for this year’s observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.

November 1, 2012Hosted by Alan Domingo, Lou-anne Mae Rondina, Cheryl Pelayo-Dacua, and Yuri Deldig, Buena Mano Balita will not only deliver comprehensive news on-air but will also give Kapusong Cebuanos public service on-ground.

November 1, 2012Yesterday, October 30, Buena Mano Balita launched the “Serbisyong Tinud-anay sa Kalag-Kalag” (Serbisyong Totoo sa Undas) in one of the oldest and biggest cemetery in Cebu – the Calamba Cemetery. They offered complimentary services to the public, one of which was the deployment of graveyard cleaners in the area.

November 1, 2012Buena Mano Balita will then extend its service to Carreta Chinese Cemetery today, November 1, and back at the Calamba Cemetery the next day for a live remote coverage to give viewers the latest news as it happens. Free candles, hand sanitizers, and bottled waters will be given out to cemetery goers.

November 1, 2012Mondays to Fridays, Buena Mano Balita airs from 6:30 to 7:30 AM only on GMA TV7 Cebu.  (FREEMAN)