2014 Asap POP Viewers Choice Awards Winners; Xian Lim emerges the biggest winner

The results are IN! After two months of extensive campaign of each fandom for their favorite stars, the 2014 ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards winners are revealed on Sunday, November 30.

Tallying the number of wins and nominations, Xian Lim emerged as the biggest winner this year with 4 wins and 9 nominations, followed by Kathryn Bernardo and Kim Chiu.

1. Xian Lim: 4 Wins; 9 Nominations
2. Kathryn Bernardo: 3 Wins; 7 Nominations
3. Kim Chiu: 3 Wins; 5 Nominations
4. Sarah Geronimo : 3 Wins; 3 Nominations
5. Daniel Padilla: 2 Wins; 8 Nominations

Here is the complete list of winners including the nominees.

Pop Female Artist

Sarah Geronimo - Winner

Yeng Constantino

Toni Gonzaga

Maja Salvador

Pop Male Artist

Daniel Padilla

Bamboo

Xian Lim - Winner

Vice Ganda

Pop Song

Simpleng Tulad Mo (Daniel Padilla)

Starting Over Again (Lani Misalucha)

Dahan Dahan (Maja Salvador) - Winner

‘Pag May Time (Xian Lim)

Pop Album

Daniel Padilla (I Heart You) - Winner

Angeline Quinto (Higher Love)

Vice Ganda (Platinum Edition)

Xian Lim (XL2)

Pop Soundtrack

Be Careful With My Heart (Lullaby Album)

Got To Believe

Diary Ng Panget: The Official Soundtrack

Ikaw Lamang - Winner

Pop Music Video

Simpleng Tulad Mo (Daniel Padilla)

‘Til I Met You (Angeline Quinto)

Maybe This Time (Sarah Geronimo) - Winner

Dahan-Dahan (Maja Salvador)

Pop Music Celebrity Cameo

Kathryn Bernardo (Simpleng Tulad Mo by Daniel Padilla)

James Reid (Para-paraan by Nadine Lustre)

Kris Aquino (Promise Ain’t Enough by Richard Yap) - Winner

Marlo Mortel (Mahal Kita Pero by Janella Salvador)

Pop Movie

She’s Dating The Gangster

Bride For Rent - Winner

Maybe This Time

Starting Over Again

Pop Movie Theme Song

Maybe This Time (Maybe This Time; Sarah Geronimo) - Winner

‘Til I Met You (She’s Dating The Gangster; Angeline Quinto)

Starting Over Again (Starting Over Again; Lani Misalucha)

Whoops Kirri (Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy; Vice Ganda)

Pop Screen Kiss

Kim Chiu – Xian Lim - Winner

Kathryn Bernardo – Daniel Padilla

Nadine Lustre – James Reid

Toni Gonzaga – Piolo Pascual

Pop Love Team

Kathryn Bernardo – Daniel Padilla - Winner

Kim Chiu – Xian Lim

Toni Gonzaga – Piolo Pascual

Nadine Lustre – James Reid

Pop Kapamilya TV Show

The Voice Kids - Winner

Be Careful With My Heart

The Legal Wife

Got To Believe

Pop Kapamilya TV Character

Monica (The Legal Wife)

Maya (Be Careful With My Heart) - Winner

Dyesebel (Dyesebel)

Patrick (Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon)

Pop Kapamilya Theme Song

Please Be Careful With My Heart - Winner

Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon

Moon Of Desire

Annaliza

Pop Female Fashionista

Anne Curtis

Kathryn Bernardo

Kim Chiu - Winner

Julia Barretto

Pop Male Fashionista

Daniel Padilla

Enrique Gil - Winner

Vice Ganda

Vhong Navarro

Pop Cover Girl

Kathryn Bernardo - Winner

Anne Curtis

Angel Locsin

Kim Chiu

Pop Pin Up Boy

JC De Vera

Enrique Gil

Xian Lim - Winner

Sam Concepcion

Teen Popsies

Alexa – Nash

Sharlene – Jairus - Winner

Janella – Marlo

Andrea – Zaijian

Pop Female Cutie

Nadine Lustre - Winner

Julia Barretto

Liza Soberano

Janella Salvador

Pop Male Cutie

James Reid

Daniel Matsunaga

Nash Aguas

Darren Espanto - Winner

Pop Fans Club

Kathniel

Popsters

KimXi - Winner

Jadine

Pop Twittezen

Anne Curtis

Vice Ganda

Kathryn Bernardo - Winner

Angel Locsin

Pop Instagrammer

Anne Curtis

Vice Ganda

Enchong Dee

Xian Lim - Winner

Pop Selfie

Anne Curtis

Kim Chiu - Winner

Kathryn Bernardo

Xian Lim

Pop Instavideo

Vice Ganda - Winner

Enchong Dee

Team Kramer

Xian Lim

Pop Youtube Sensation

Kakaibabe (Donnalyn Bartolome) - Winner

Team Kramer

Gab Valenciano

Ellen Adarna

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Look: John Lloyd Cruz and Sandara Park make wacky shots together

Box office King John Lloyd Cruz and K-Pop sensation Sandara Park were both present at Joross Gamboa's wedding held yesterday afternoon. John Lloyd - being Joross' co-star in Home Sweet Home and Sandara is Joross's batchmate in Star Circle Quest.

 Read related story: Photos: Joross Gamboa and Katz Saga wedding

Some fans are pushing for these two stars to do a romantic-comedy movie for Star Cinema. What do you think?

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Photos: Joross Gamboa and Katz Saga wedding

Joross Gamoba finally sealed his relationship with his 5-year relationship to model girlfriend Katz Saga through a Christian wedding on Saturday afternoon, November 27 at the Fernbrook Gardens in Alabang. Both of them are Born-again Christians.

Present in the occasion are Joross's batchmates in ABS-CBN's reality talent search Star Circle Quest including Roxanne Guinoo, Melissa Ricks, Joseph Bitangcol, Raphael Martinez, and Sandara Park who just came to the country to grant her promise to Joross too attend his wedding.

John Lloyd Cruz, who also came from his month-long vacation with Angelica Panganiban in the US and lead star of ABS-CBN's Home Sweetie Home where Joross is a co-star, is one of the groom's men and cord sponsor.

Other celebrities who were sighted on the event are Ketchup Eusebio, Cholo Barretto, JM de Guzman, Direk Cathy Garcia, Direk Olive Lamasan

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Wedding Vows

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Angel Locsin and Karen Davila elevated to AnakTV Makabata Hall of Fame

Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin and ABS-CBN broadcast-journalist Karen Davila are this year's AnakTV Makabata (Child-Friedly) Hall of Fame awardees for consistently making it to the list for the last eight years.

They will now be joining other Hall of Fame awardees like Gary Valenciano, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Julius Babao, Korina Sanchez, Jessica Soho, Sarah Geronimo and Bernadette Sembrano.

For this year, selected by the national jury as the most “credible, wholesome and worthy of emulation are the following:

Makabata Awardees (Male)
Coco Martin, Daniel Padilla, Dingdong Dantes, Kim Atienza, Noli de Castro, Richard Yap, Ted Failon, Vic Sotto, Boy Abunda, Atom Araullo, Enrique Gil, Vhong Navarro, Daniel Razon.

Makabata Awardees (Female)

Charo Santos, Jodi Sta. Maria, Judy Ann Santos, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu, Anne Curtis, Toni Gonzaga, Marian Rivera, Alex Gonzaga, Arlene Razon and Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago.

Founded in 1997, AnakTV honors the choices made by thousands of Filipino jurors (composed of parents, teahers, NGOs, and other sectors of society) after a year-long assessment of television programs. Anak TV group is chiefly an advocacy organization that promotes media literacy, particularly television literacy, and pushes the agenda for child-sensitive, family-friendly television in the Philippines.

A total of 109 programs nationwide are to be recognized for this year after 9 mnths of thorugh evaluation.

Net 25 lead with 22 seals; 

ABS-CBN (includes national and regional stations) with 18 seals; 

GMA News TV and GMA Network with a total of 19 seal; 

UNTV 17 seals;

PTV with 15 seals;

TV5 has 2 seals;

The rest of the remaining seals were shared by Zoe-Light TV, Studio 23 and IBC. Solar ETC is the only major free-to-air station that is not a member of the organization.

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Winter Sonata returns to Philippine TV on ABS-CBN

Endless Love 2: Winter Sonata returns to Philippine TV but on ABS-CBN this time. Considered one of the most successful Korean dramas of all time (if not the most), the phenomenal hit series first aired in the country on GMA7 in 2003.

It's interesting if ABS-CBN would retain the names that popularized the characters of Janice and Jun.

Watch the ABS-CBN teaser of Winter Sonata

Synopsis:

Jun aka Joon Sang (Bae Yong Joon) is the new student at a high school. He came to town in search for his biological father. Janice aka Yoo Jin (Choi Ji Woo) and Raymond aka Sang Hyuk (Park Yong Ha) were best friends since they were little kids but Sang Hyuk wants to be more than just her friend.

But Yoo Jin falls for the mysterious Joon Sang instead and opens his heart up. Just as their love was starting to grow, Joon Sang comes to the startling realization that his dad is not Sang Hyuk's dad, but is Yoo Jin's dad

Joon Sang ends up in a car accident, going to meet Yoo Jin on New Year's Eve. Yoo Jin is devastated to lose her first and only love. 10 years later... Yoo Jin is engaged to Sang Hyuk.

Then one day, she sees someone who looks exactly like Joon Sang. His name is Min Hyung and he is going out with Charlene aka Chae Lin (Park Sol Mi), her high school classmate who liked Joon Sang.

Yoo Jin falls into confusion and doesn't know what she feels for who anymore. But she starts another sad love story with Min Hyung.

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Spotted: Angel Locsin lifts weight. What about her spine? OMG!

"Not your typical girls."

This was the caption that went with the picture posted by Instagram user @betinabordeos which shows a group of ladies doing what men usually do - powerlifting! One of them is kapamilya actress Angel Locsin.

We know Angel is doing Darna on the big screen in 2015 and that she needs to undergo training to keep her fit but didn't expect weightlifting will be one of those. It's just a guy's thing!

We're kinda shocked as Angel had problems with her spine. Not long ago when the actress underwent a chiropractic treatment in one clinic in Manila to treat her aching back and neck.

Read related story: Angel Locsin undergoes chiropractic treatment for misaligned spine?

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OMG! Richard Yap does the wiggle dance

Fans of Be Careful With My Heart star Richard "Ser Chief" Yap requested Vice Ganda on Twitter to make the actor do the "Wiggle" dance. When Vice told Yap about the request, he immediately said "NO!". But through Vice Ganda's persistent "pambobola" Ser Chief, gave in not once but twice.

Watch Richard Yap do the Wiggle dance

Be Careful With My Heart ends its more than 2 years of airing on Friday, November 28.

Vice Ganda and Richard Yap will be seen together in the sequel of Praybeyt Benjamin, Star Cinema's official entry to the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Past Tense unavailable in Visayas and Mindanao on its first day of showing

Fans of  Kim Chiu and Xian Lim in Visayas and Mindanao were disappointed as their movie with Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas "Past Tense" wasn't shown in their areas on its first day of showing.

Hindi pa nila ipinalabas ang #PastTense d2 sa cebu #sad #Past Tense Now Showing
— kierlain amores aton (@kierlainamoresa) November 26, 2014

OMG..delayed screenings in Cebu, Davao, CDO, Iloilo, Trinoma, Baguio? Where else? pls check po @StarCinema .. PAST TENSE Now Showing
— KimXianAroundDGlobe (@KimXianATGInc) November 26, 2014

"@EnchosTweets: There is a delay in the screening of #PastTense in Ayala Cebu due to StarCinemas permit failure
— maria_yayo (@yayo_banz) November 26, 2014

sa mga taga cebu d2 anong cinema ang may past tense?
— lourdes salasar (@PinkSalasar) November 26, 2014

A statement from Star Cinema's Instagram account was posted detailing the reason why it wasn't shown in Visayas and Mindanao. The materials needed weren't delivered on time due to technical problems and the weather conditions.

Star Cinema assured fans that starting tomorrow, Thursday, Past Tense will be shown on these areas and have also asked for understanding and support from the fans.

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Angel Locsin sends Kim Chiu flowers for winning Best Actress plum

The results of the recently held Star Awards for TV is being clouded with controversy again.

The Philippine Move Press Club, the organization responsible for the annual event, is once again being accused of favoring artists in exchange of hefty amount of money? Hmm...

This year's result is no different. According to some reports, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real lead actor Dingdong Dantes and Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon lead actress Bea Alonzo were allegedly the real winners for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively but the results were changed due to lobbying of some influential people.

Hence, Coco Martin and Kim Chiu were declared winners.

But for Kim, she is only but thankful and grateful for the recognition given to her this year. Proof of this is her lengthy post on her Instagram account @chinitaprincess:

Kim Chiu thanks everyone for her Best Actress award

Angel Locsin, whose name was predicted by many to emerge the winner since the nominees list was released, on the other hand, sent Kim a bouquet of flowers as her way of congratulating the Ikaw Lamang actress. Kim posted it on her Instagram account

Angel Locsin congratulates Kim Chiu for winning Best Actress

"Thank you @therealangellocsin for this beautiful flowers! such a sweet surprise salamat!"

Awwwwwww😘😘😘😘💐💐💐cto❤️ pic.twitter.com/XqL9WnudrK

— PAST TENSE, Nov.26 (@trishamaejane) November 25, 2014

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Sarah Geronimo, chosen by Disney to sing a "princess-themed" song

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo was chosen by Disney to perform the theme song of a Disney "Princess" franchise.

The news came after a teaser of the music video was aired on Disney Channel where Geronimo was seen singing some parts of the song "The Glow" and invited the fans to watch for the music video which will premiere on December 6.

The first version of  'The Glow,' a princess-themed song sang by Shannon Saunders which debuted in 2011 was used with the induction of the character Rapunzel as an official Disney Princess

Watch the teaser of Sarah Geronimo's The Glow music video

Geronimo, whose popularity spans across the Southeast Asian region after winning 2014 MTV EMA's SEA Act, now joins fellow The Voice PH coach Lea Salonga who have rendered their voices for Disney films. Salonga is recognized as Disney Icon for singing Aladdin's "A Whole New World" and "Reflection" from Mulan.

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Isabelle Daza signs exclusive contract with ABS-CBN

Isabelle Daza has signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN Monday afternoon, November 24. Present in the contract signing are ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN Channel Head Cory Vidanes, Star Creatives Head Malou Santos, Chief Finance Officer Aldrin Cerrado, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Lauren Dyogi, and Daza's talent manager Leo Dominguez.

Isabelle Daza will join Gerald Anderson, Shaina Magdayao, and The Voice PH Kids grand winner Lyka Garainod in ABS-CBN's upcoming primetime series "Nathaniel" which is slated for airing first quarter of 2015.

Daza, a former GMA7 talent and Eat Bulaga co-host for more than 3 years, bid her goodbye last week on Eat Bulaga.

Read related story: Isabelle Daza moves out of GMA Network, too

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Kim Chiu, Coco Martin, big winners at PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014

Ikaw Lamang stars Kim Chiu and Coco Martin were announced the big winners at the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television held on Sunday, November 23 at Solaire Resort.

Coco and Kim and were named Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively, for their performances in the ABS-CBN drama “Ikaw Lamang.”

Kim bested six other actresses for the award, including Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador for “The Legal Wife” Bea Alonzo for Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon, and Lovi Poe and Maricel Soriano for “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real.”

“Ikaw Lamang” ruled this year's Star Awards for TV as it took home the Best Primetime Drama Series award, Best Supporting Actor award (for John Estrada) and Best Supporting Actress award (for KC Concepcion).

Both Coco and KC were repeat winners from last year for their respective categories. Here is the complete list of winners of the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television:

Best TV Station: ABS-CBN-2

Best Primetime Drama Series: Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Daytime Drama Series: Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actor: Coco Martin for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Primetime Drama Series: Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN))
Best Drama Actress: Kim Chiu for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Supporting Actor: John Estrada for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Supporting Actress: KC Concepcion for Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Anthology: Magpakailanman (GMA)
Best Single Performance by an Actor: (tie)Arjo Atayde for Maalaala Mo Kaya episode: "Dos Por Dos" (ABS-CBN); Jose Manalo for Eat Bulaga! Lenten special: "Hulog ng Langit" (GMA)
Best Single Performance by an Actress: Sunshine Cruz for MMK episode: "Karayom" (ABS-CBN)
Best Child Performer: Raikko Mateo for Honesto (ABS-CBN)

Best New Male TV Personality: Manolo Pedrosa for MMK episode: "Selfie" (ABS-CBN)
Best New Female TV Personality: Lyca Gairanod for MMK episode: "Red Envelope" (ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show: Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN)
Best Comedy Show: Home Sweetie Home (ABS-CBN)
Best Comedy Actor: Sef Cadayona for Bubble Gang (GMA)
Best Comedy Actress: Rufa Mae Quinto for Bubble Gang (GMA)

Best Variety Show: It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Best Musical Variety Show: ASAP 19 (ABS-CBN)
Best Male TV Host: Vice Ganda for It's Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Best Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga for ASAP 19 (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Service Program: T3: Enforced (TV5)
Best Public Service Program Host: Vicky Morales for Wish Ko Lang (GMA)
Best Reality Show: It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez (TV5)
Best Reality Show Hosts: Bianca Gonzalez, John Prats, Robi Domingo and Toni Gonzaga for Pinoy Big Brother: All In (ABS-CBN)

Best Game Show: Celebrity Bluff (GMA)
Best Game Show Host: Judy Ann Santos for Bet on Your Baby (ABS-CBN)
Best Talent Show Program: Celebrity Dance Battle (TV5)
Best Talent Show Program Host: Alex Gonzaga and Luis Manzano for The Voice Kids (ABS-CBN)

Best Youth Oriented Program: Luv U (ABS-CBN)
Best Educational Program: (tie) Born to Be Wild (GMA); Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best Educational Program Host: Kim Atienza for Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show: Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Vice Ganda for Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program: I-Witness (GMA)
Best Documentary Program Host: Howie Severino, Jay Taruc, Kara David and Sandra Aguinaldo for I-Witness (GMA)
Best Documentary Special: Yolanda (ABS-CBN)
Best Magazine Show: I Juander (GMA News TV)
Best Magazine Show Host: Cesar Apolinario and Susan Enriquez for I Juander (GMA News TV)

Best News Program: State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (GMA News TV)
Best Male Newscaster: Erwin Tulfo for Aksyon (TV5)
Best Female Newscaster: Jessica Soho for State of the Nation (GMA News TV)

Best Morning Show: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
Best Morning Show Host: Anthony Taberna, Ariel Ureta, Atom Araullo, Jing Castaneda, Winnie Cordero and Zen Hernandez for Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)
Best Public Affairs Program Host: Boy Abunda for The Bottomline (ABS-CBN)

Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show: The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
Best Male Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host: Ricky Lo for Startalk (GMA)
Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host: Toni Gonzaga for The Buzz (ABS-CBN)

Best Children Show: Tropang Potchi (GMA)
Best Children Show Host: Isabel Frial, Kyle Danielle Ocampo, Lianne Valentino, Miggs Cuaderno, Miggy Jimenez, Nomer Limatog and Sabrina Man for Tropang Potchi

Best Travel Show: Biyahe ni Drew (GMA News TV)
Best Travel Show Host: Aga Muhlach for Pinoy Explorer (TV5)

Best Lifestyle Show: Gandang Ricky Reyes (GMA News TV)
Best Lifestyle Show Host: Kris Aquino for Kris TV (ABS-CBN)

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Tension on Vhong Navarro's almost encounter with Cedric Lee at Vice Ganda's event

The group of It's Showtime host Vhong Navarro almost had an encounter with Cedric at the opening of Vice Ganda's new business in Bonifacio Global City.

According to a Facebook post of Mr. Tony Calvento, Vice Ganda invited Navarro in the inauguration night of The Valkerie Palace in BGC where he's a part owner. Apparently, the other owner happened to be a friend of Cedric Lee who arrived at the party despite not being invited.

There was nothing untoward incident that happened. Here's Mr. Calvento's full Facebook post.

"Vice Ganda invited Vhong Navarro in the inaguration night of The Valkerie Palace at the Bonifacio Global City.
Cedric Lee was not in the guest list so Vhong acceded to Vice Ganda's invitation. He was with two companions.
Apparently, Cedric's friend is one of the owners of the club which Vice is also an investor.
There were no untoward incident and it is not true that Cedric tried to sit on the Showtime table where Vice, Vhong, Billy and the rest were.
He did not even try to talk to Vice while Vhong was there.
To avoid any untoward incident, Vhong and the rest of the Showtime group decided to leave the place.
Cedric did not talk to Vhong nor whisper anything to his ears as gossips have it.
Vice escorted Vhong to his car and the rest of the group. Vhong was with some security men.
Vhong did not know anything more about what happened after they left.
This narration came straight from Vhong Navarro. Nothing added nor taken away.
Will try to gather more details."

In connection with Vhong's ongoing court battler against Lee, Calvento said that Vhong's legal team have asked the Court for Issuance of a Hold Departure Order against the group of Cedric Lee.

"Kung pagbabasehan ang sago ng Clerk of Court na kahilingan ni Atty Alma Mallonga na sola marring bigyan ng kopya ng HDO, ibig sabihin nito naglabas nga ang korte ng HDO at naipamahagi na ito sa mga kinauukulan.", Calvento said in his post

"Malamang sa Pinas magpapasko ang lahat ng mga akusado at hindi papayagan makaalis para makapunta sa ibang bansa", he added.

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Photos: Manny Pacquaio and Chris Algieri weigh in

The Philippines' boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and undefeated boxer American Chris Algieri made their official weigh-in on Saturday at The Venetian in Macau.

Pacquiao tipped the scales at 143.8 lbs while Algieri was at 144.2 lbs just above their 144-pound catchweight. Algieri has two more hours to lose the excess pounds.

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Angel Locsin says Iñigo Pascual is a better singer than his father Piolo?

Angel Locsin returned to ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime yesterday, November 11 after a few days of absence. The actress (now: /tv host) said she missed the show and the madlang pipol.

And as a welcome gesture, Angel danced the popular Beyonce move from her hit song Crazy In Love which the actress somehow made as her trademark in the show.

What made us smile was when Angel greeted Iñigo Pascual and shared that he was only a kid when she last saw him in the US.

Angel and Iñigo had formed a bond together when the actress visited the US for Love Me Again's premiere. Love Me Again is the follow-up project of Angel and Piolo Pacual (Iñigo's father) after their successful airing of their ABS-CBN fantaserye Lobo.

"Iñigo, bata as in bagets ka pa noong huling nakita kita sa Amerika", Angel greeted Iñigo to which the latter replied with "Opo". Anne Curtis noticed how the 17-year old son of Piolo addressed Angel with "opo" and laughed at it.

Watch the video

"Opo talaga. Ganiyan po talaga... tiyahin. Wala tayong magagawa diyan eh.", Angel replied and bounced back, teased Iñigo that he's a better singer than his dad Piolo.

Watch Iñigo sing Buko with Sofia Andres

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OMG! Sam Milby thrills audience at Yeng Constantino's Chinito number

OMG! Sam Milby may not be invited to perform at ICON concert of Yeng Constantino, Gloc 9, and Rico Blanco but he made all the ladies (and ladies at heart) go scream for KILIG when his face was flashed during Yeng's rendition of her hit song Chinito.

It was so spontaneous that even Sam, who was seated in the audience, was caught surprised seeing his face flashed at big screen and it was that moment when he smiled and made the girls scream. OMG!

Watch the video here

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Pre-nuptial photos: Bianca Gonzalez vs Marian Rivera vs Heart Evangelista

These celebrity couples are tying the knots soon. Which prenuptial photo you think is the sweetest?

Bianca Gonzalez and JC Intal

Wedding Date: December 10, 2014

Place: Church (annnounced)

Reception: Smart-Araneta Coliseum

Photography: Patrick Dy

 

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes

Wedding Date: December 30, 2014

Place: Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City

Photography: Nice Print Photography

Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero

Wedding Date: February 15, 2015

Place: The controversial Balesin resort in Quezon province

Photography: Patrick Dy

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Isabelle Daza moves out of GMA Network, too

Another "lipatan news"!

Isabelle Daza adds to the growing number of celebrities moving out of GMA Network. Isabelle's mom, Gloria Diaz, confirmed the news that her daughter is indeed moving to ABS-CBN starting next week. That's according to an article written by PhilStar editor Salve Asis,

Isabelle Daza started her career as host and performer in GMA7's defunct Sunday show Party Pilipinas and also co-hosted other talk and variety shows. Her current works include a co-hosting job on Eat Bulaga (which is a non-GMA produced) and Taste Buddies which is airing on the network's sister tv station, GMA News TV.

Isabelle Daza appeared in 2013 box office hit movie "It Takes A Man And A Woman" of Sarah  Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz under Star Cinema and Viva Films.

Anne Curtis, Isabelle Daza, and Solenn Heussaff are known to be the best of friends in showbiz. Now that Isabelle is moving to kapamilya network, will Solenn follow suit? Just asking...

Update: According to news reports, Isabelle will be joining Gerald Anderson in ABS-CBN's upcmong series Nathaniel.

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Carla Abellana denies snubbing Marian Rivera

Carla Abellana denied the snubbing incident with Marian Rivera during the latter's guest apperance in GMA7's family sticom a few weeks ago.

In the press conference held yesterday November 19 for Regal Films' official entry to the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival, "Shake, Rattle, a& Roll XV", Carla denied there was such incident that happened on the set of Ismol Family. The buzz came out after Marian Rivera guested on the show for one episode.

“Nagbatian kami. As soon she arrived, nagbeso ganyan, winelcome namin sa Ismol Family.", Carla explained. “Wala lang kaming eksena together. Pagdating niya sa set, nagbatian kaming lahat.”, she added.

But when asked if she was invited by Dingdong Dantes' fiancee to any of her bridal showers, the actress said that there will be no problem if ever she gets invited.

But what her next statement puzzled us.

“Naka-apat o limang bridal shower na ba? Pero wala pa akong napunta­hang bridal shower, kundi ‘yung sa ka­patid ko pa lang,”

Looks like she's waiting for an invitation. Is she? Just asking...

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Trending Photo: Bea Alonzo, put in a bad light after giving in to a fan's photo opp request

Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo is currently put under fire after a photo of her with a fan was posted on Instagram. The photo which put the actress in a bad light was posted by the daughter of a fan (face blurred) who asked for a photo during a chance encounter with the actress earlier this week.

According to the Instagram user, her parents are fans of Alonzo since she started her showbiz career but got disappointed to the character that the actress showed to them before and after the photo-taking session. Further, her dad said that that would be the last time they would ever approach the actress for a photo opp.

The screenshot of the post was first uploaded in showbiz blogsite FashionPulis and from there, the actress earned tirades and criticisms from netizens.

Few commenters defended Zanjoe Marudo's girlfriend like she could have been tired or sleepless during that time but others insisted with their not so good comments about the actress. OUCH!

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Bagito makes an impressive debut on tv

ABS-CBN's newest pre-primetime series Bagito which stars Alexa Ilacad, Ella Cruz, and Nash Aguas made an impressive pilot on tv as it made a whooping 27.2% national tv ratings compared to 11.3% against its rival, a re-run of Coffee Prince.

The figures are based on Kantar Media data as posted on Dreamscape's, the production unit handling the show, Instagram account @dreamscapeph.

“Bagito,” which is based on the hit Wattpad series written by Noreen Capili, narrates the story of Drew (Nash), a teenager forced to face the responsibilities of being a young father because of his huge mistake.

How will Drew’s newly born child change his life and the lives of his loved ones? Is he ready to leave his childhood behind and face the difficulties of being a young father? How will Drew’s parents help and guide him as he enters the “real world?”

Watch the full trailer of Bagito

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What's the role of pizza in Bianca Gonzalez and JC Intal pre-nuptial photos?

Celebrity couple Bianca Gonzales and JC Intal posted their pre-nuptial photos through the latter's Instagram account @jcintal7 on Thursday last week.

The photos stirred several reactions from netizens as it looked more of a honeymoon than pre-nuptial photos.

The couple who appeared on the first photo sitting in a couch wearing a long sleeved blouse for Bianca and JC in tank top and a pair of pants. On the second photo,  the couple is on top of a bed - JC is already shirtless while Bianca is wearing a tank top and short shorts .

The photos were taken by Pat Dy and styled by Liz Uy.

A day before Intal posted the photos above, photographer Dy posted a photo on his Instagram account @patdy11 with Bianca eating a slice of pizza. One might ask, what's a slice of pizza doing as props in their pre-nuptial photos?

Here's what we found out.

According to some websites, a study in Smell and Taste Center in Chicago found that the smell of pizza can actually raise the sex drive in men.

Neurologist Alan Hirsch measured the effects of aromas on penile blood flow and found that American men responded best to doughnuts, pizza, popcorn and strawberries. Men, he concluded, are turned on by smells that evoke the security and pleasure of childhood.

Although the ingredients of pizza like cheese and mushroom and the minerals that it contains play vital role to increase one's sex drive, it's the smell of food rather than its constituent parts that gets men in the mood.

So that's the reason why Bianca is the only one eating a slice of pizza while JC shows a smirk on his face.

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Cristine Reyes finally admits she's pregnant

Kapamilya actress Cristine Reyes has finally admitted that she's pregnant. The actress who refused to deny or confirm the buzz for the past months has finally made the admission on ABS-CBN's Sunday noontime show ASAP.

Read related story: Ara Mina on Cristine Reyes "Not pregnant but trying", OMG!


"Sa mga kapamilya po natin, I want to share po sa inyong lahat that I have a wonderful blessing. I'm having a baby."

Watch Cristine Reyes admit she's pregnant on ASAP

Cristine Reyes was almost teary-eyed speaking in front of the audience and her family.

Prior to this admission, the actress posted on her Instagram account @queencristinereyes a photo of her that bears the caption,

"A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking, I know I can make it.. Today my life begins ❤️ Watch #ASAP19 live today kapamilyas"

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Watch: Full trailer of English Only Please starring Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay

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Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado star together for the first time in a romantic-comedy film English Only Please.

Based on the movie's official full trailer, Julian (Derek Ramsay) came to the Philippines to stalk his ex-girlfriend who betrayed, and cheated on him. Not familiar with the Filipino langauge, Julian looked for a Filipino language tutor to which Tere (Jennylyn Mercado) applied for and got hired. Meanwhile, Tere was also being cheated by her boyfriend played Kean Cipriano,

Both heart-broken, will they find love and comfort from each other?

Directed by Dan Villegas, English Only Please is produced y Quantum Films and is one of the official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival which opens on Christmas Day 2014.

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Forevermore continues to break own record; reaches 31% national ratings

ABS-CBN's primetime series Forevermore starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano continues to break its own record day after another as it reached its highest rating for its Thursday November 13 episode.

According to Kantar Media data posted by PR manager Mico Del Rosario on his Instagram account, Forevermore registered 31% nationwide and 28.6% in Metro Manila, the highest since it piloted last month October 27. Its previous record set was in Wednesday episode Nov. 12 with 30.2% beating its rival show Hiram Na Alaala with only 13.2%.

Its Thursday episode trended both nationwide and worldwide using the hashtag #ForevermoreRunXanderRun.

Under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina and Theodore Boborol, "Forevermore" centers on the unlikely romance between Xander (Gil), the hard-headed and reckless son of a hotel magnate, and Agnes, a feisty and devoted daughter who cultivates strawberries for a living.

Watch the teaser here #ForevermoreRunXanderRun

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Sam Milby and Coleen Garcia are Ex With Benefits

Sam Milby and Coleen Garcia are being paired up for the first time in Star Cinema's new movie Ex With Benefits. The announcement was made during Garcia's contract signing with the film outfit's Managing Director Malou Santos last Wednesday, November 12.

Ex With Benefits is based on a Wattpad novel about a girl named Arkisha who will do everything just to make her ex, Adam, stay in her life. The one who falls back in love loses. Meg Imperial will be joining them in the movie.

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Dennis Trillo and The Voice PH score nominations from 2014 Asian TV Awards

Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo scored his first second international acting nomination for his performance as the gay lover of a married gay man in GMA7's 2013 hit series My Husband's Lover. Dennis was first nominated in ATA in 2007 for his performance on TAPE's Lenten Special Unico Hijo. The show's director, Dominic Zapata, was also nominated for Best Director.

ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines was also nominate under Adaptation of an Existing Format category. Other finalists from the Philippines are the following:

BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
News TV Quick Response Team: “Krisis sa Zamboanga” (Zamboanga Crisis)
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA News TV, Channel 11
Philippines

TV Patrol: Haiyan’s Fury
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN
Philippines

Saksi: Wrath of Typhoon Yolanda
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines


BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
The Voice of the Philippines
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN 2
Philippines


BEST SPORTS PRESENTER/COMMENTATOR
TJ Manotoc
The Score
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Sports + Action
Philippines


BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Dennis Trillo
My Husband’s Lover
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA-7
Philippines


BEST DIRECTION
Dominic Zapata
My Husband’s Lover
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines


The announcement was made on Asian TV Awards website Thursday, November 13.
A total of 239 nominees, across 38 categories in 13 countries have made the cut to compete for glory at the 19th Annual Presentation of the region's most prestigious industry awards.

The winners will be announced at the Awards gala ceremony at Asia's most spectacular destination – Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 11 December, 2014.

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Face Off: Kathryn Bernardo or Julia Barretto

ABS-CBN's two of the brightest female teen stars - Kathryn Bernarodo and Julia Barretto are busy with respective careers.

Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo just recently released the lyric video of her first single "You Don't Know Me" on Youtube. The video has hit half a million views since it was uploaded a week ago. She is also currently seen in ABS-CBN's weekly show Wansapanataym's Puppy Ko si Papi.

Mean while, Julia Barretto recently signed a multi-picture contract with Star Cinema and is set to do a movie opposite Piolo Pascual's unico hijo Iñigo Pascual and one of ABS-CBN's hottest loveteams JADINE (James Reid and Nadine Lustre).

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