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Judy Ann Santos returns to ABS-CBN with Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala

Coming from her last teleserye on ABS-CBN in 2010 entitled Habang May Buhay, the Queen of Soap Opera Judy Ann Santos will return to primetime television with another teleserye to showcase her great talent in acting as a multi-awarded actress tested in more than 2 decades. She will be playing the role of Annisa Panalingan in Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala formerly known as Against All Odds. The teleserye will be directed by Malu Sevilla.

Judy Ann Santos will be joined by Sam Milby, KC Concepcion, John Estrada, Tirso Cruz III, Coney Reyes, Empress, Joseph Marco, Bryan Termulo and Susan Africa. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala will showcase a different kind of character for Judy Ann which is a more empowered role that will fight for her rights, her life and the people she love. Sam will be playing the role of Markus in the story which will be Annisa’s husband that has a dark side that will surely test her character in the story.

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Here’s the TVC of Judy Ann Santos’ announcement for her teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala:

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala is one of the 60th Anniversary offering of ABS-CBN that includes Annaliza, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, The Voice of the Philippines, My Little Juan, and The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles that was presented at the recent Kapamilya Trade Launch. In line with the celebration, Judy Ann with her success as the Queen of Soap Opera where she started in Kaming Mga Ulila and Ula, Ang Batang Gubat in the 80s until she made it in the successful teleserye of ABS-CBN entitled Mara Clara, followed by Esperanza, Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka, Basta’t Kasama Kita, Krystala, Sa Piling Mo, Ysabella and Habang May Buhay.

 

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala will be airing on ABS-CBN very soon!

ABS-CBN releases Annaliza Full Trailer; airing on Primetime Bida on May 27

After the successful presentation of Annaliza in the ABS-CBN 60 Years of Television Trade Launch last May 7 at the NBC Tent together with other exciting and must watch Kapamilya shows including My Little Juan, The Voice of the Philippines, The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles, Got To Believe, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, and Muling Buksan ang Puso, they finally unveiled their full trailer showing the highlights and characters of the teleserye that touches the hearts of every Filipinos in the 80s. Annaliza was portrayed before by the late Julie Vega.

Now played by Andrea Brillantes, ABS-CBN will give a new taste on the Annaliza that we loved and for the new generations to embrace the inspiration, love, drama and family which the core of the teleserye.

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Here’s the full trailer of Annaliza:

Joining Andrea in Annaliza are Zanjoe Marudo, Denise Laurel, Kaye Abad, Patrick Garcia, Carlo Aquino, Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos, Kiko Estrada, Shy Carlos, Kyline Alcantara, and Jillian Aguila. Annaliza will air on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida on May 27.

ABS-CBN acquires 13 Mars Ravelo’s titles including Captain Barbel, Darna and Dyesabel

It is official; Captain Barbel, Darna and Dyesabel now join the Kapamilya network after ABS-CBN acquires 13 Mars Ravelo’s titles last week. Present at the contract signing were the son of the legendary ‘komiks’ novelist Marcial “Mars” Ravelo, Rex Ravelo and his daughter Rita Ravelo-Dela Cruz and from the ABS-CBN Management were ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, and chief finance officer Rolando Valdueza.

According to Rex they consider the offer of ABS-CBN because the institution based on the production credibility of the network they believe that they deserve the license. Also present at the signing of the contract were Deo Endrinal, Aldrin Cerrado, and Julie Anne Benitez.

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Mars Ravelo is an iconic graphic novelist hailed from Tanza, Cavite where he created numerous characters that became part of the lives of every comic book readers. He’s known to be the Father of Philippine Comics. Aside from the Captain Barbel, Darna and Dyesabel, he also created characters including Lastikman, Varga, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna that was already featured in ABS-CBN’s Mars Ravelo’s collection. Meanwhile his works including Facifica Falayfay and Jack & Jill became movie projects for the late comedy King Dolphy.

Among the 13 titles, Darna might be the first project that ABS-CBN will be doing whereas there are already rumors on who will be the doing the iconic role that was made popular by Rosa Del Rosario, Liza Moreno, Eva Montes, Gina Pareño, Vilma Santos, Rio Locsin, Dolphy (Darna, Kuno? a parody of Darna), Sharon Cuneta, Nanette Medved, Anjanette Abayari, Angel Locsin and Marian Rivera.

ABS-CBN issues official statement on Kris Aquino’s resignation after her meeting with the management

Almost one month after she announced her resignation in her showbiz career because of the incident that involves her ex-husband James Yap and their son Bimby, Kris Aquino finally sits with the ABS-CBN Management to settle things that includes her current contract with the station to avoid conflict. The said meeting was done during her return from the two weeks vacation with her two sons; Bimby and Josh.

The Management decided that they will let Kris have her leave on June in order to have more time with his son Bimby that will be having his vacation from school on the said month and to bring Josh abroad for his advance developmental progress. After that, she will be returning to fulfill her contract to the Kapamilya Network.

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Here’s the official statement of ABS-CBN regarding this matter as given by Bong R. Osorio the Head, ABS-CBN Integrated Corporate Communication:

ABS CBN and Kris Aquino have met several times to discuss her intent to resign.

ABS CBN fully understands Kris’ desire to be the best mother to Bimby and Josh. On the other hand, ABS-CBN values Kris as an iconic talent and a respected national media personality. Both parties recognize her responsibilities to the public, her co-workers and to the advertisers.

After thorough discussions, Kris has agreed to take a leave instead. This will allow her to spend quality time with Bimby in June when he is on school break and to bring  Josh abroad to advance his developmental progress.  After her leave, Kris will honor her responsibilities and will fulfill her contractual commitments to ABS-CBN without impairing her role as a mother.

ABS-CBN unveils two teasers of Annaliza

After the official announcement of Andrea Brillantes who will be doing the remake of Annaliza together with Zanjoe Marudo, Denise Laurel, Patrick Garcia, Kaye Abad and Carlo Aquino, ABS-CBN now releases two teasers of the show the first one showing the Andrea in the set together with the kids and the second one showing Julie Vega and shifted to Andrea as the new Annaliza.

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Here are the two teasers that ABS-CBN releases that promises a perfect combination of inspiration and drama that will make everyone’s viewing experience unforgettable:

There’s no airing date of Annaliza but I am sure that ABS-CBN will be giving a perfect schedule for the show that will cater the viewers and supporters of Andrea and the rest of the cast members.

Jessy Mendiola to play the Philippine version of Maria Mercedes

After the successful Maria La Del Barrioof Erich Gonzales in 2012, another iconic Thalia character is set to have its remake on ABS-CBN and this time it will be Jessy Mendiola who will be playing the role of Maria Mercedes. Coming from her successful portrayal in Sabel in 2010, Jackie in Budoy in 2011 and Yanie in the recently concluded Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso, Jessy will now take another challenge in her acting career and this time playing the role of Maria Mercedes Muñoz a poor girl abandoned by her ambitious mother and forced to raised her siblings through selling of flowers and lottery tickets on the street.

During the ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2013: Kwento ng Summer Nation, Jessy already showed her new image and that is being Maria Mercedes. The main concept of the story is Maria will be marrying the father of Jorge Luis which will begin a war with her and his family especially after the death of Jorge Luis father that made her automatically the head of the family. But in the later part Maria will fell on love with Jorge Luis and with Malvina the aunt of Jorge Luis will do anything to get the family’s fortune from Maria whom she sees using his nephew will fulfill her evil plans.

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Maria Mercedes will be airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Dugong Buhay premieres on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold

ABS-CBN brings another Carlo J Caparas’ creation on TV after the success of Pieta and Ang Panday, this time it will center on a person molded to be a fighter who will targets his own family. Dugong Buhay that will premiere on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold starting April 8 after It’s Showtime stars Ejay Falcon, Arjo Atayde, Christian Vasquez, Noni Biencamino, Anna Capri, Sunshine Cruz, Lito Pimentel, Jed Montero, Yam Concepcion, Ronnie Quizon and Ketchup Eusebio. It is under the direction of Toto Natividad.

Dugong Buhay centers to the hatred and revenge of Simon (Buencamino) to the family of the Enrique de Lara (Vasquez) who was the reason behind the death of his wife and son. He kidnapped Enrique’s son Gabriel and nurtured him to be his son and filled with anger against the de Laras in a new name which is Victor (Falcon). Living in a lie about his real identity, Victor aims to finish the lives of the family unknown to him especially his Rafael (Atayde) whom will become his rival in the story.

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The latest afternoon teleserye of ABS-CBN is a TV adaptation of the 1983 film with the same title that was directed by Caparas and featured the Ramon Revilla Sr and his son Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. The teleserye also includes Carlo Aquino, Valerie Concepcion, Ahron Villena, Maliksi Morales, Yen Santos and Jamilla Obispo in their special participation in the first few episodes of this action-drama show of ABS-CBN.

Who will make it to the first Quarter Finals of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4?

With the new stage design and Kris Aquino returning after her vacation, Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 officially started their live Quarter Finals with the first six of the top 36 to secure their slots for the semi-finals. The first batch includes The Security and Escort Battalion Combo of the Philippine Army; light dancer All In One Crew; arnis stunt act Segutier Triplets; gay singers The Miss Tres; magician Marvin Arquero; and flairtender Chaeremon Basa.

All six quarter finalists showcased their talents as a group that amazed the audiences in the PAGCOR Theater with the PGT Season 4 judges including Kris, Ai Ai delas Alas and Freddie “FMG” Garcia Jr. The first act was The Miss Tres that followed by Chaeremon Basa, All In One Crew, The Security and Escort Battalion Combo, Segutier Triplets and lastly Marvin Arquero.

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The voting for the first batch will be closed tonight (April 7) within the show and immediately the first two acts that have higher votes from text and online will move on to the semi finals and the remaining will have their showdown once again and the judges will select which act they will be taking to the next round. Details for the text and online votes can be seen on the Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 Page on the ABS-CBN.com

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 airs on ABS-CBN every Saturday after Maalaala Mo Kaya for the performance night and Sunday after Rated K for the results and elimination night. Hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford.

Video: ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2013: Kwento ng Summer Natin

Blast from the past this summer, this is how ABS-CBN delivers their much-awaited Summer Station ID together with the brightest stars of the Kapamilya Network. ABS-CBN launched their 2013 Summer Station ID at ASAP 18 (April 7) as they pay tribute to the iconic TV shows that became part of the ABS-CBN family for almost 60 years that reflects the lives of every Filipinos in every corner of the world.

Among the shows that they highlighted are The Nida and Nestor Show, Vilma-Bot and Nora-Pip shows,  LoveliNess, Tonight with Dick and Carmi, Baywatch, Ang TV, Chika Chika Chicks, Tabing Ilog, Palibhasa Lalake, Pinoy Big Brother and many more.

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Here’s the video of ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2013: Kwento ng Summer Natin

The themesong Kwento ng Summer Natin was performed by Angeline Quinto and Sam Milby.

Photos from the ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2013: Kwento ng Summer Natin

In line with the release of the much-awaited ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2013: Kwento ng Summer Natin on ASAP 18 today (April 7), here are some of the photos from the SID that will pay tribute to the iconic shows that ABS-CBN aired for almost 60 years. The concept of the SID is to show the great shows that touch the hearts of every Filipino who became the inspiration of ABS-CBN throughout its 60 years in the entertainment industry as they continuously serving the Filipinos worldwide.

The theme song Kwento ng Summer Natin was performed by the Queen of Teleserye Theme Song Angeline Quinto and one of the Kapamilya Heartthrob Sam Milby. Go back in time with Piolo Pascual and Bea Alonzo in full 50s garb, accompanied by the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra led by Maestro Gerard Salonga. Meanwhile, Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador then travel to the 60s and have big dancing shoes to fill as they portray the very iconic tandem in The Nida and Nestor Show.  Watch Angeline Quinto, Sam Milby, and Paulo Avelino pay tribute to 70s D’ Sensations where viewers felt the “kilig” via the love teams of Vilma-Bot and Nora-Pip.  While Pokwang, on the other hand, dons the iconic 80s tangga ala Alma Moreno in LoveliNess, while former real-life partners Rayver Cruz and Cristine Reyes team up as the iconic 80s duo of Tonight with Dick and Carmi.

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The sexy chicks of “It’s Showtime,” Anne Curtis, Karylle and Coleen Garcia sunbathe ala Chika Chika Chicks. They are joined by naughty onlookers Jhong Hilario, Jugs, Teddy and Kim Atienza. Meanwhile, John Lloyd Cruz re-enters the 90s era and revisits his Tabing Ilog days with a new woman by his side.

Goin’ Bulilit may be today’s favourite kiddie gag show, but back in the 90s, there was Ang TV. Angelica Panganiban then joins the Goin’ Bulilit kids as they recreate the iconic “Esmyuskee” skit. ABS-CBN’s impact on Pinoy pop culture is not only limited to television shows but covers music, too. Groove to old dance hits – “Otso Otso,”“Katawan” (the theme from Palibhasa Lalake) and “Pinoy Ako.”

For the first time, ABS-CBN’s annual station ID breaks away from the usual music video mold as it highlights popular catchphrases such as “Hoy, gising!”, “Handa na ba kayo?” and “I-Dawn Zulueta mo ako.”