Kamis, 01 Maret 2012

‘Wako Wako’ Premieres March 5 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida

‘Wako Wako’ Premieres March 5 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida


After their sweet, cool and blockbuster tandem in their 2010 movie “Ang Tanging Ina Mo [Last ‘Na To],” acclaimed director Wenn Deramas is excited to work once again with Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas in ABS-CBN’s newest fantaserye “Wako Wako,” which will air on March 5.

Ai Ai said that in his reunion with Direk Wenn, she intends to give not only pure entertainment, but also inspiration to more Filipinos. She recounted that her tandem with Deramas in movies became a hit not only on its hilarious content, but also because of the life lessons it offered to the moviegoers.

In her preparation for the new project, Ai Ai went to the Holy Land recently and visited some important places in Jesus’ life. In her pilgrimage, the Comedy Concert Queen took the chance to reflect on her life and thanked the Lord for the blessings she continues to receive.

Also featured in “Wako Wako” is the called young Coco Martin Yogo Singh. For his first ever big break, Yogo is very much excited. He never thought that portraying Coco would be a sign of something big that will be offered to him.




Besides Ai Ai and Yogo, also casted in “Wako Wako” are Vandolph Quizon, Glady’s Reyes, Maricar de Mesa, Malou de Guzman, Dennis Padilla, Carlos Agassi, Abby Bautista, Marki Stroem, Lizel Garcia, Eagle Riggs, DJ Durano and Franco Daza. Other members of the program’s cast are ecstatic to be part of the project, since it’s headed by a renowned director and starred by the Comedy Concert Queen.





“Wako Wako” is a story of seven-year-old boy Muymuy (Yogo), who yearns to make his father, a respected policeman, proud. His cowardice nature, however, prevents him to do so. He will discover a magical creature and he’ll call it Wako. Wako-Wako fulfills all his wishes, but soon Muymuy discovers that every granted wish comes with a price.

A mysterious lady named Dyosa Marishka finds Muymuy and tells him that Wako is an Arukan and that she is a goddess of wishes in need of help from the creature. The goddess needs to find seven people who will provide pure selfless wishes to save her kingdom and bring her back to power. In return, Wako helps Muymuy with his family’s problems in this endearing tale of friendship and relations.




Catch “Wako Wako” premiering on March 5 (Monday), before “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN. For more updates like “Wako Wako’s official Face book page http://www.facebook.com/wakowako.abscbn.

Jessica Sanchez Made it to American Idol Top 13

Jessica Sanchez Made it to American Idol Top 13


The results are in!

After over 33 million votes gathered over 2 nights performances, American Idol revealed its Top 13 in the results show held on March 1, 2012 (March 2 in Manila).

5 boys and 5 girls were chosen based votes and will automatically go through, while the judges pick 3 wild cards to complete this season's Top 13.


American Idol 11 Top 13:

Phillip Phillips

Hollie Cavanagh



Jessica Sanchez

Joshua Ledet

Heejun Han

Shannon Magrane

Skylar Laine

Elise Testone

Colton Dixon

Jermaine Jones

Erika Van Pelt (wildcard picked by Randy Jackson)

Jeremy Rosado (wildcard picked by Jennifer Lopez)

Deandre Brackensick (wildcard picked by Steven Tyler)


Eliminated Idol hopefuls:

Baylie Brown

Brielle Von Hugel (competed in the wildcard round)

Chelsea Sorrell

Aaron Marcellus

Creighton Fraker

Reed Grimm (competed in the wildcard round)

Hallie Day

Adam Brock

Jen Hirsch (competed in the wildcard round)

Eben Franckewitz

Haley Johnsen

Chase Likens

Julia Montes and Joseph Marco Cover CHALK Magazine March 2012 Issue

Julia Montes and Joseph Marco Cover CHALK Magazine March 2012 Issue



Welcome summer with style and the means to rule the world with “Chalk” Magazine’s March 2012 issue!

This month marks the end of the school year, but it also means new beginnings as the class of ’12 gets ready to take on the real world - get to know 13 graduating students who are gearing up to chase their dreams.

Be ready for summer as Chalk gives you beauty tips and makeup looks fit for the season of sun. Pair these with tribal and floral prints, the latest “it” color, and more on-trend pieces, and you’ll definitely be summer-ready.

Plus, get to know the boys of Jr. NBA representing the next generation of basketball stars and take a peek at the best-looking offices in the metro.

Gracing the cover are newest ambassadors of a popular softdrinks brand Julia Montes and Joseph Marco, who share the secrets behind their success at such a young age.

Grab a copy now of Chalk magazine’s March issue at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide and get ready to face the world in style.

Also, get a sneak peak on what’s inside the current issue of Chalk as well browse contents of some of its past issues on GotChalk Google Chrome App.

To download, just go to http://chrome.google.com/webstore and type GotChalk in the search bar. Hit the install button and launch the applications through buttons found in Google Chrome’s default home view.

Christian Bautista and Noel Cabangon Receive Record Awards

Christian Bautista and Noel Cabangon Receive Record Awards


It was a big day for Universal Records as two of its prime artists Noel Cabangon and Christian Bautista were presented record awards for their respective albums.

Noel’s Byahe was given a Double Platinum Record Award, while Christian’s Outbound was awarded a Gold Record Award.

At this day of piracy and downloading, it is really an achievement that albums still sell,” says Universal Records Kathleen Dy-Go. “We are so proud to have the bestselling artists in our roster.”

Noel is currently working on a follow-up to the successful Byahe album and is now currently promoting his latest album Panaginip.

Mabuhay ang lahat ng nagmamahal sa OPM,” declares Noel. “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta.”

Christian, on the other hand, has just released an expanded version of his Outbound album called First Class.

What a fitting way to start the celebration of my 10 years in showbiz,” shares Christian. “I am so blessed to have everyone supporting me and my music.

“The Avengers” New Official Trailer Revealed

“The Avengers” New Official Trailer Revealed


The countdown to the opening of “Marvel's The Avengers” just got faster with the big reveal of its new, full trailer! Watch below:





Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers” - the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.



Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in the Philippines on April 25, 2012.

Megan Young Covers Rogue Magazine March 2012 Issue

Megan Young Covers Rogue Magazine March 2012 Issue


Actress-model-host Megan Young is the latest cover star of Rogue Magazine - and she's undoubtedly one damn sexy lady.

The photo, taken by photographer Marc Nicdao, showed Megan in a black two-piece bikini.

Megan’s pictorial was held in the island resort of Balesin. The styling was done by LA Consing Lopez, with makeup by Carmi David and hair by Brent Sales.




Thanks for all the wonderful comments on my cover! All thanks to the Rogue team and Marc Nicdao,” Young said on her Twitter account.

Thank you mama for my hips that don’t lie,” she added.

Rogue Magazine March 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

Manny Pangilinan Confirms Ongoing Negotiation to Buy-out GMA-7

Manny Pangilinan Confirms Ongoing Negotiation to Buy-out GMA-7


Now it can be told.

Manny V. Pangilinan, Chairman of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and TV5, reveals he is in talks to buy GMA Network.

Pangilinan said he's been negotiating for the purchase of GMA Network as early as 2002, and talks were recently revived.

He, however, clarified that the talks are just preliminary.

"We've talked to them since 2002. Then maybe 5 years ago. Very, very preliminary," he said.

If the deal pushes through, GMA-7 will be the latest addition to Pangilinan's media empire, which already counts TV5 , and a minority stake in broadsheets Philippine Daily Inquirer and BusinessWorld.

Pangilinan assured TV 5 that it will not be neglected and the station's employees won't lose their jobs.

"What we want to hold sacred are the initial batch of people who joined when we're just starting," he said. "We're not abandoning them for another TV network we're investing in. They need not worry."

Why is someone who got flak for putting PLDT and Digitel together contemplating a mega-merger and investments in another industry?

"The intent is to replicate what other media groups have done elsewhere in the world," Pangilinan said.

Asked if he is "doing a Rupert Murdoch" - the Australian media mogul - Pangilinan said Murdoch is "sui generis" (class of his own).

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