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Post by jullie on Oct 6, 2010 11:29:36 GMT 8
Buhawi Meneses is the most recent castaway ousted from "Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition." Is he aware that a lot of viewers look at him as a contravida for having earlier voted out Doc Ferdz who could have been an asset to their tribe? "I am," he says. "I know maraming viewers, galit sa akin, but for me, ang important naman, alam ko ‘yung totoo. I was voted as the leader of the tribe, pero si Doc Ferdz, very aggressive, very assertive. Leader type kasi siya kaya kapag may meeting, he acts agad like he’s the leader when I’m supposed to be the leader. I really feel na tama ang naging decision ko. But sa editing kasi, marami ring bagay na hindi napapakita so I don’t expect viewers to fully understand me. Basta ako, wala akong pagsisisi in joining ‘Survivor’ kasi nag-enjoy talaga ako, pati sa staff and crew. Kami naman ni Doc Ferdz, okay na ngayon. Tinawagan ko nga siya kung gusto niyang sakyan namin ang pag-aaway namin, but he said no need to do that. Friends na kami." How did he join "Survivor"? "Noong first season pa lang, I already auditioned but ‘di nila ako sinama kasi nga member ako ng Parokya ni Edgar as bassist. So ngayon, sa ‘Celebrity Edition,’ I tried again at nakuha na ako." Born on June 4, 1976, he was only 21 when he joined Parokya in 1997. How did his co-band members feel about his stint in "Survivor"? "Very supportive naman sila. Nataon walang gig ang banda while I was in Thailand. But now, we’re about to launch our newest album doon sa Liquid Bar ni Angel Locsin sa Don Antonio."
So is their vocalist Chito Miranda really on now with Angel?
"I asked him about that and he said friends lang talaga sila."
And Chito is off with Kaye Abad?
"I don’t know. Nakikita ko, lumalabas pa rin sila lagi."Buhawi is married to Foebe who used to be with "Startalk" and they have two sons, Zephyr (which means strong wind, like Buhawi) and Zayd (meaning: abundance.) - Malaya, By Mario Bautista, Oct 6 2010
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Post by jullie on Oct 6, 2010 11:37:36 GMT 8
Imortal, tinutukan ng buong bayan! Inilampaso sa National at Mega Manila People Ratings ang katapat na programa!Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Kagabi ay natapos na rin sa wakas ang matagal na paghihintay ng lahat sa bigating teleseryeng pinaghandaan at pinaghirapan ng ABS-CBN, ang Imortal! Tumigil ang lahat sa kanilang ginagawa para walang mapalampas sa pilot episode nito, na ipinalabas after ng top-rating ding Kapamilya teleseryeng Noah. At gaya nga ng inaaasahan ng marami, inilampaso ng Imortal ang katapat nitong programa sa TNS o Nationwide ratings - Imortal 34.4% vs Grazilda 22.7%, at sa AGB o ang Mega Manila People Ratings - Imortal 15.1% vs Grazilda 11.2%. Kaya naman, todo ang pasasalamat nina Angel Locsin at John Lloyd Cruz, at ng lahat ng bumubuo sa programa sa todo suportang ipinakita ng sambayanan. Simula pa lang po ito, tutok lang gabi-gabi dahil mas marami pang magaganda at bigating eksena tayong mapapanood! Go Imortal! www.darlasauler.com/2010/10/imortal-tinutukan-ng-buong-bayan.html
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Post by jullie on Oct 6, 2010 11:39:54 GMT 8
‘Imortal’ kinagat ng televiewers (ABU TILAMZIK) MATAAS ang Party Pilipinas nu’ng Linggo dahil sa concept nilang Skin kung saan mga nagseseksihang Kapuso ang nag-perform. Pinag-usapan din ang bonggang pole dancing ni Ciara Sotto. Kinagat ng televiewers ang pagsisimula ng fantaseryeng Imortal nina John Lloyd Cruz at Angel Locsin kamakalawa nang gabi. Patok sa mga Pinoy ang mga bampira! Narito ang People Ratings ng mga programa ng GMA 7 at ABS-CBN 2 nu’ng LINGGO (Oktubre 3): AHA 2.9% vs. Matanglawin 2.1%; Kapuso Movie Festival 6.5% vs. Kapamilya Blockbusters 4.9%; Party Pilipinas 7% vs. ASAP 5.3%; Tween Hearts 5.7% vs. Your Song 2.7%; Showbiz Central 3.9% vs. The Buzz 4.7%; 24 Oras 9.2% vs. TV Patrol 8.3%; Pepito Manaloto 10.7% vs. Goin’ Bulilit 7.9%; Kap’s Amazing Stories 10.4% vs. Rated K 8.6%; Mel and Joey 10.1% vs. Sharon 6.1%; Show Me Da Manny 6.5% vs. Twist and Shout 5.3%; Sunday Night’s Box Office 3.5% vs. Sunday’s Best 4.6%. LUNES (Oktubre 4): Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis 2.8% vs. Showtime 4.6%; Asar Talo 4.2% at Eat Bulaga 9.1% vs. Pilipinas Win na Win 4.1%; Yaman ni Lola 5.6% vs. Rosalka 3.5%; Trudis Liit 6.3% vs. Precious Heearts 4% at He’s Beautiful 3.8%; Kapuso Movie Festival 4% vs. Kapamilya Blockbuster 3.8%; Bantatay 8.1% vs. Kokey 7.9%; 24 Oras 13.3% vs. TV Patrol 11.4%; Survivor 13.5% vs. Noah 13.1%; Grazilda 11.2% vs. Imortal 15.1%; Ilumina 12.7% vs, Magkaribal 11.3%; Endless Love 11.7% vs. Idol 7.6% at Kristine 5.8%; East of Eden 6.4% vs. Showbiz News Ngayon 2.8%. abante-tonite.com/issue/oct0610/entertainment_story3.htm
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Post by jullie on Oct 7, 2010 5:07:49 GMT 8
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Post by jullie on Oct 7, 2010 23:21:32 GMT 8
PEP REVIEW: Why Imortal isn't just a Twilight rip-offEarl Villanueva Thursday, October 7, 2010 04:28 PM Remember when a poster for Takipsilim—supposedly the Philippine adaptation of American vampire saga Twilight—began circulating online? It looked legitimate to some that word about the local Twilight version spread like wildfire, even reaching international gossip site www.perezhilton.com. The poster, featuring Shaina Magdayao and Rayver Cruz as the Filipino teenager Bella Swan and the vampire Edward Cullen, respectively, was later on proven to be just a fan-made artwork. However, it was so believable that ABS-CBN needed to release a statement that, no, they were not producing a local version of the Stephenie Meyer book and movie series. (CLICK HERE to read related article) Takipsilim may have been just be a figment of imagination, but the stir it caused among the Twilight fans was real. Most of them were aghast that a local network would even attempt to touch the franchise. Yes, the Twilight saga has created such a strong and loyal following, not just in the Philippines but worldwide, that it caused a global resurgence of fascination with the vampire myth. And so Takipsilim was eventually discarded and forgotten. But in 2010, promos for a new ABS-CBN soap began appearing on air and online. This show, with the much publicized pairing of Kapamilya stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin, is Imortal. The message is clear: Imortal will be about vampires versus werewolves. And once again, fans and critics were quick to jump at the show and dismiss it as just another Twilight rip-off. But is it? We watched the first two episodes of Imortal which premiered last Monday, October 4. And with what we've seen so far, there is no denying that it is influenced by the global vampire hit. Imortal is basically a sequel to the Piolo Pascual-Angel Locsin starrer Lobo, but now, vampires will play a major role in the storyline as they have come back from hiding after ages. Although they set foot in the country as early as Ferdinand Magellan's century, they were driven into hiding because werewolves are killing their kind to defend the human race, the vampires' source of sustenance. But now, the vampires feel braver and more empowered because of a prophecy that the chosen one, their sort of savior has been born to redeem their bloodline called the Sangre. And from the promo plugs we've seen, we can deduce that the vampire messiah is John Lloyd who will fall in love with the character of Angel Locsin, who is also the chosen one for the bloodline of the Waya (werewolves). Imortal seems to be rebooting the Filipino's perception of vampires, which is closer to the folkloric image of the 'Aswang.' In Imortal, the first family of vampires who came to the country is obviously from a different culture, probably European, closer to those portrayed in the Twilight series—attractive, well-dressed, and of course, very pale but with reddish brooding eyes. And of course, there's the whole vampires versus werewolves deal, which essentially is Twilight in a nutshell. This is the reason there's Team Edward and Team Jacob (in this case, viewers can even choose which side they're on, whether Waya the lobos or Sangre the bampiras). So far, the comparison seems to end there. To be fair, the vampire mythology is universal and not owned by one author. It is unfair to say that Imortal is a total Twilight copycat, as if Twilight is the origin of all vampire literature. In 1994, we already had a movie called Vampira starring Maricel Soriano. It was also about a vampire falling in love with a man (Christopher de Leon) who turned out to be the last remaining scion of the vampire clan's mortal enemy. That movie's storyline is much closer to what Imortal is showing us today. We give credit to Imortal for weaving the story with Angel Locsin's previous soap Lobo, so that it easily transitions into a logical sequel. The writing involved in this kind of narrative is tricky, but nevertheless, it enriches the whole story to form a new universe of interrelated characters and storylines, a technique that is both amazing and amusing especially when all questions are being answered and the story becomes more solid and well-developed (GMA-7 previously did this successfully with the mash-up of Mulawin and Encantadia). Visually, Imortal does not disappoint. Set in different eras, from the 1500s, 1800s and set in modern times, it is satisfying to see details meticulously crafted for a made-for-TV production. The vampires also evolve in time, to stress the immortality of their characters, but we agree with observations that the face powder + red eyes and lips look is quite disturbing and a bit funny. There is, however, striking beauty in the contrast between the modern-day "siyudad" and the small village of vampires in the mountains, which keeps them from hurting humans and being hunted down by the werewolves. And because Filipino soaps almost always start with the childhood stories of the lead characters, there are no sightings of the lead characters yet, save for Jomari Yllana and Jake Roxas who play the immortal vampires with opposing views. Jake Roxas's Magnus wants to keep fighting the Lobos for the vampires' redemption but Yllana's Roman wants to peacefully coexist with both humans and werewolves by proving that they can survive by sucking on animal blood. Angel Locsin also appears early on as her Lobo character Lyka Ortega, who gave birth to Lia (her character in this series that she will also portray). John Lloyd Cruz will portray an orphan named Matteo. We can't wait to see how the story goes when the soap progresses into the two camps' present-day rivalry. Unlike previous Filipino bampira and aswang legends, this will be set in a city, amidst business districts and night spots, no longer in the small villages and jungles they inhabit. Influenced or not by the Twilight saga, Imortal is an interesting and promising addition to our country's modern mythology. The show just has to be careful not to mimic Twilight entirely, as it can only result in the series looking like a cheap knock-off. So far, Imortal seems to be on the right track. Yes, it is a vampire and werewolves legend but it blends the universal myth with Filipino culture and folklore. - PEP
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 1:44:54 GMT 8
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 4:32:54 GMT 8
October 6, 2010 Comparative Rating
Kantar Media/TNS Comparative Nat'l Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA-7: Gising Pil 1.3/Rep. Notebook 1.2/UKG 5.1/KC 6.2/UH 3.9; Dora 6.4/Doraemon; Spongebob 7.4/Conan 6.7; Banana 6.2/Shaman 7.3; Panahon 6.4/Shining 4.7; Showtime 12.6/Mister 3.9/ Asar 6.7; PWnW 9.9/Bulaga 15.4; Rosalka 12.3/Yaman 11.6; Alyna 14.3/Beautiful 11.9/Trudis 14.9; Kapamilya: "Agent x44 11.5/Kapuso: "Italy" 9.8/ Wife 11.6; Kokey 23.3/Bantatay 19.2; Patrol 29.9/24 O 23.2; Noah 32.5/Survivor 23.7; Imortal 32.1/Grazilda 22.4; Magkaribal 25.7/Idol 18.0/Ilumina 21.2; Kristine 13.4/Endless 17.7; SNN 7.1/Eden 8.8; Bandila 3.6/Saksi 4.7; Storyline 1.9/Music uplate 1.1/Rep Notebook 2.4 about 7
AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings: Mister 2/Asar 3.3/Showtime 4.1; Bulaga 8.9/Win 4.1; Yaman 5.2/Rosalka 5.4; Trudis 6.9/Alyna 5.5/Beautiful 4.6; Kapuso Movie 4.2/Kapamilya Blockbusters 4.1/Wife 5.1; Bantatay 9.6/Kokey 6.8; Oras 11.8/Patrol 10.4; Survivor 14.5/Noah 12.2; Grazilda 14/Imortal 13.3; Ilumina 15.2/Magkaribal 11.9/Idol 8.1; Endless 13.7/Kristine 6; East 6.5/SNN
scoopbox (twitter)
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 4:35:52 GMT 8
Update from Twitter source: micodelrosario (twitter)
1. Angel Locsin is in ASAP on Sunday 2. Imortal presscon on Monday
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 15:12:48 GMT 8
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 15:14:33 GMT 8
@143redangel (twitter)Chikahan with nanay lolit and nay cristy sa salon!♡ buti na lang kinailangan kong magpa-shampoo Fri 08 Oct 10:22
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 15:15:42 GMT 8
HenryKingQ (twitter) @143redangel hug & smile. 35.5 ratings natin vs. 23.6 grazilda, congrats.
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 15:17:29 GMT 8
'Imortal,' 'Win na Win' Ratings Debut in Opposite DirectionsBy KAYE VILLAGOMEZ October 7, 2010, 1:40pm MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN aired pilot of “Imortal” and reformatted “Pilipinas Win na Win” to different ratings results last Monday, Oct. 5. The noontime variety game show steered by a new set of hosts in Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Marco Sison and Nonoy Zuñiga picked up where Kris Aquino left the show at a dismal 4.1 percent compared to “Eat Bulaga’s” steady 9.1 percent, according to AGB Nielsen Philippines data. But, the Kapamilya network’s new prime-timer “Imortal” clocked in 15.1 percent for its pilot, several points ahead of rival fantasy “Grazilda” which scored 11.2 percent. The Angel Locsin-John Lloyd Cruz “Twilight”-molded drama/horror also rendered big figures based on the numbers presented by Kantar Media (formerly TNS) where the pilot earned 34.4 percent in the nationwide ratings race opposed to “Grazilda’s” 22.7 percent. In a statement ABS-CBN sent to Bulletin Entertainment, both John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin expressed unexpected gratitude with the series’ success at first bite. “Grabe ang kaba ko habang nanonood kami ng pilot noong Monday. Kaya ngayon na nalaman kong tumutok ang maraming tao, para akong nabunutan ng tinik. I’m very grateful sa mga taong sumuporta, salamat po talaga,” said Cruz who obviously has placed the nasty rumor about him and off screen girlfriend Shaina Magdayao behind. “Imortal’s” pilot triumph dispelled whatever negative effect the rumor may have had on Cruz’s career. Locsin echoed relief saying, “Sobra ko pong saya. Hindi lang dahil sa mataas ang nakuhang ratings ng programa. Ang saya ko rin po dahil naitawid namin ang obrang ito sa telebisyon nang maganda. Salamat po sa lahat ng tumutok.” Following is AGB Nielsen’s Oct. 4 tally of daytime shows: “Love ni Mister Love ni Misis” 2.8 percent, “Showtime” 4.6 percent, “Asar Talo” 4.2 percent, “Eat Bulaga” 9.1 percent, “Win na Win” 4.1 percent, “Yaman” 5.6 percent, “Rosalka” 3.5 percent, “Trudis Liit” 6.3 percent, “Alyna” 4.0 percent, “Bantatay” 8.1 percent, and “Kokey” 7.9 percent. For the primetime block, the numbers read: “24 Oras” 13.3 percent, “TV Patrol” 11.4 percent, “Survivor” 13.5 percent, “Noah” 13.1, “Grazilda” 11.2 percent, “Imortal” 15.1 percent, “Ilumina” 12.7 percent, “Magkaribal” 11.3 percent, “Endless Love” 11.7 percent, “Idol” 7.6 percent, “Kristine” 5.8 percent, “ East of Eden 6.4 percent, and “SNN” 2.8 percent. - Manila Bulletin
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 15:20:40 GMT 8
John Lloyd, John Prats settle row abs-cbnNEWS.comPosted at 10/08/2010 12:44 AM | Updated as of 10/08/2010 10:18 AM MANILA, Philippines – After several months of gicing each other a cold shoulder treatment, actors John Lloyd Cruz and John Prats have finally patched things up on the issue involving actress Shaina Magdayao. Magdayao, a former girlfriend of Prats, and is now in a relationship with Cruz. Last Saturday, on afternoon variety show “Pilipinas Win na Win,” Prats and Cruz crossed each other’s paths. Prats was a guest co-host that day and Cruz was there to promote his teleserye “Imortal” with actress Angel Locsin.According to Prats, he greeted Cruz when he bumped into the actor. “Nakita ko siya sa studio, binati ko siya. ‘Yon. ‘Hi what’s up, bro’ ganon,” Prats told "Showbiz News Ngayon." He explained that there is no bad blood between him and Cruz. “Hindi naman kami nag-uusap pag nagkikita kami. Pero nagbabatian kami. Hi, Hello ganon,” said Prats. Prats admitted he has long forgotten the issue because it has been a year since he and Magdayao broke up. “Matagal na naman ‘yon isang taon na ‘di ba? Kumbaga para sa akin limot na limot ko na yon. Wala naman dapat ikailang na, dapat siguro mag-move on na tayong lahat,” Prats said. Cruz earlier admitted he and Prats had a “man-to-man” talk about the issue. He said Prats merely brushed off the intrigue.
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 16:15:47 GMT 8
SARAH SHOULD PAIR WITH JOHN LLOYD AGAIN THE new John Lloyd Cruz-Angel Locsin soap, “Imortal,” rated well on its Monday night pilot in the AGB Mega-Manila ratings and it proves that ABS-CBN’s decision to air it right away, since their primetime shows are all lagging behind those of GMA, is correct. But its rival, “Grazilda,” was able to bounce back right away and bested it by .1% on Tuesday. It’s Sarah Gero-nimo and Sam Milby’s “Idol” that continues to lose viewers and is now having a measly single digit rating, so we heard it’d be axed soon. This doesn’t augur well for Sarah and we hope she can recover from this debacle soon. Maybe she should do another movie with John Lloyd pronto. - Online Journal
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Post by jullie on Oct 8, 2010 16:40:53 GMT 8
by Noel Alejandro Thursday, 07 October 2010 18:42 HITIK sa comebacking stars ang ngayo’y itinuturing na pinaka-high rated show sa primetime, ang Imortal, ng ABS-CBN. Bukod kasi sa mga pangunahing tauhang sina John Lloyd Cruz at Angel Locsin, itinatampok din ang mga dating nagniningning na bituin, kabilang na sina Vivian Velez at Jake Roxas. No one has to remind the still avid followers ni Vivian Velez, known as the Miss Body Beautiful of her generation, how popular she was in the mid-’80s. She was not, after all, just a sexy star; she was also a producer. And as a producer and star, she had received recognition and awards. Vivian was still on top of the heap, so to speak, when she chose to retire and get married. Maganda ang buhay sa kasalukuyan ni Vivian sa piling ng kanyang foreigner-businessman na asawa. Meron silang two teenage kids. Before staging a comeback, Vivian kept herself busy helping her husband with his technology business (with animation as expertise). “Most of his work,” ani Vivian, “are produced for release abroad. Ang gaganda ng animated work niya.” Vivian said she had her husband’s blessings when she decided na kumuha ng crash course on film and tv directing kay Direk Marilou Diaz-Abaya. “He knew, perhaps, how much I missed showbiz,” ani Vivian. It was during her stint bilang student ng pagdidirek that Vivian became friends with Henry Quitain, creative writer, at Denise O’Hara, writer. “Nabanggit nila sa akin ang tungkol sa project nilang Imortal for ABS-CBN. Would I consider doing a role in the project daw? “I told my husband about the offer. And what happened next, sabi nga, is history,” pahayag pa ni Vivian. * * * One day, some eight or nine months ago, Jake Roxas had a chance meeting with Direk Chito Roño. Direk Chito asked Jake how he was. “Ang sagot ko naman, okay ako,” balita ng aktor. When he told Direk Chito he was not doing anything simply because wala siyang offer either for a tv or movie assignment, sinabi raw nito sa kanya: “O, sige, pasyalan mo ako (at may ibinigay sa kanyang address).” The next thing Jake knew, pumapapel na siya bilang vampire sa Imortal. In his time, Jake was a most promising star sa Viva Films lot. But somewhere along the way, he found himself away from the showbiz scene. Now that he is back, wika nga, let’s all keep our fingers crossed na ito na ang simula ng muling pamamayagpag ni Jake. - Online Journal
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