Full trailer of "Para Sa Hopless Romantic" released starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre

The first trailer for the movie "Para Sa Hopeless Romantic" which stars James Reid and Nadine Lustre has just been released online.

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic is based on a bestselling novel written by Marcelo Santos III about five different characters who have experienced the ups and downs of relationships yet remain hopeful to find love.

Adapted by Viva Films and Star Cinema, the movie also stars Julia Barretto and Inigo Pascual under the direction of Andoy Ranay.

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Cavite Vice Gov. Jolo Revilla sustains gunshot wound

Actor and Cavite Vice Gov. Jolo Revilla, was rushed to a hospital Saturday morning, February 8, due to gunshot wound he sustained on his upper right chest, News came came from Cavite Gov. Juanito Victor Remulla.

“He sustained a gun shot that went through his upper right chest. I don’t know how it happened,” Remulla said in a phone interview on Saturday. He’s alive.”

Revilla is currently confined at Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa City, according to showbiz columnist Lolit Solis who also serves as talent manager of the actor/politician.

Solis told broadsheet paper Inquirer that the younger Revilla was hit hard by his father’s incarceration due to the pork barrel scam.

“Medyo humina loob niya”, Solis said, adding the son “lost a source of strength and stability.”

“Jolo idolizes Bong. Jolo lost a source of strength,” she added

Solis declined to give further details. “Let’s wait. It’s too painful,” she said. “I’m crying over what happened.”

“The Revillas are asking for prayers for Jolo,” Clifford Elorde, media officer for Senator Revilla, said the family would issue a statement soon.

Update:

According to Atty. Raymund Fortun, Jolo was cleaning a gun when he accidentally pulled the trigger which caused the wound on his right chest, "GMA News TV Live" reported.

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Was Angelica Panganiban lying when she claimed she wasn't invited by Heart Evangelista on her wedding?

When one Instagram user asked Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress awardee Angelica Panganiban why she wasn't present at the Manila reception of Heart Evangelista's wedding last week, she said that she wasn't invited.

While Heart's Manila wedding reception was happening, Angelica was spotted in the audience wearing a blue lipstick (pun intended) during a fight of Blue Eagles spiker Alyssa Valdez. She is a self-proclaimed fan of Valdez, by the way.

Panganiban and Evangelista were co-stars in ABS-CBN defunct youth-oriented show G-Mik and later in Berks in early 2000s.

But just when everything seemed fine and okay, one fan opened up the issue on Heart Evangelista.

"Di mo ba talaga invited hearty si angelica?", asked one Instagram user to Mrs. Chiz Escudero to which the latter replied with, "I did she said she can't make it kasi may trip sila to Japan:)".

Uh-oh! Do we smell a war brewing? No? Not yet? Was Heart aware of Angelica's statement prior to answering that fan question? Did Heart take it personal when Angelica attended one of Marian Rivera's bridal showers? 'Coz you know, Heart and Marian have some kind of "bridal wars".

Too many questions but... Just asking...

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Crazy Beautiful You opens more theaters to 250; earns P38 million on first day

The latest movie of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla broke records set by any Filipino movie for all time.

Crazy Beautiful You was able to earn 5 million pesos on its first hour of showing and officially ended the day with P38 million making it the first Filipino movie to register such a huge box office gross on its first day of showing.

On its second day, Crazy Beautiful You opened more theaters across the nation to accommodate more fans. From 178 theaters yesterday, it rose up to 250 today, Mico Del Rosario (AdProm Manager) posted on his Instagram account.

The KathNiel movie also set a record to first ever setup a block screenings for fans not 1, not 2, not 10, but 88 block screenings held simultaneously throughout the country on its first day alone.

Update:
Star Cinema's AdProm executive Roxy Liquigan tweeted Wednesday night, March 4 that the movie has a reached a total of 162 million box office gross after a week in cinemas.

"It's a Crazy Beautiful 162m:):):)" congrats @bernardokath and the whole CBY TEAM."

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Julia Barretto posts photo with father Dennis Padilla on Instagram

Kapamilya teen actress Julia Barretto posted on her Instagram account @juliabarretto a photo of her with father Dennis Padilla. She captioned it with, "Papa being his comedian self".

The photo which received more than 26,000 likes within two hours since it was posted elicited mixed reactions from netizens. Fans of the teen actress said they were happy and wished that the good relationship with her father to continue.

Others were doubting and questioned the sincerity.

"Haha biglang ok na oh. Bka nman pakitang tao lng yaaaan", said one follower.

"Sana true yan hnd lng palabas idol kita @juliabarretto pero nung hnd m pinansin papa m in one event inanfollow kta kaya ngaun follow n ulit. Father is always a father", said another

Recall that the two headlined several news articles on print, broadcast and social media when Julia decided to push for her real family name "Baldivia" to be dropped and adapt her mother's (Marjorie Barretto) last name instead.

Julia found herself in the midst of negative criticisms from netizens since then and most recently got involved with another snubbing incident with her father in a party.

Although we're not sure when the photo was taken, is it safe to assume that the father and daughter had kissed and made up? Is it genuine or they are up on something? What are your thoughts dear PSD readers?

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ABS-CBN's Bridges of Love full trailer starring Maja Salvador, Paulo Avelino, and Jericho Rosales

The full trailer of ABS-CBN's latest primetime series Bridges of Love has been released Wednessday night, February 25. The series marks the reunion of The Legal Wife stars Maja Salvador and Jericho Rosales with Paulo Avelino completing the triangle.

In the video, Bridges of Love tells the story of two brothers, separated by tragedy whose lives were pushed apart.

One grows up with wealth and power...

and the other strives hard for his family.

Their love for one woman will bridge them again.

This year, marks the beginning of a story like no other. The story of torn brothers fighting for family, for identity, and for love

Bridges of Love also stars Carmina Villaroel, Antoinette Taus, Lito Pimentel Michael De Mesa, Bing Loyzaga, William Lorenzo, Joross Gamboa, Janus Del Prado, and the kapamilya returnee Mr. Edu Manzano.

Directed by Dado Lumibao and Richard Somes, Bridges of Love starts March 16, 2015.

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Direk Joey Reyes halted by security personnel from leaving Uniqlo shop after alarm was triggered

Film and tv director Jose Javier Reyes was stopped by some security personnel after the alarm was triggered upon his exit of Uniqlo branch in The Block of SM North EDSA.

Reyes took to his Twitter account @DirekJoey on Wednesday, February 25 the incident and expressed his disappointment and embarrassment he suffered from the store. According to him, the cashier forgot to take out the security tab from one of his purchases which made the alarms ringing on his way out.

This prompted the security of the store to search for his bag and his receipt be verified.

"The embarrassment of having my bag searched, my receipt verified because the stupidity of your employee tells me, Uniqlo,that I love H&M !" H&M is also another apparel store which came from Sweden.

The director also addressed the Twitter account of UNIQLO that embarassing the customers because of incompetence isn't a good thing.

"Embarrassing your customers because incompetence of your workers, ain't a good thing, @UNIQLOPH The Block."

Reyes is known in showbiz industry as a straightforward critic of films and socio-political issues in the country. And from this time forward, a 'Shopping Critic' ain't a bad idea to be added on his portfolio.

Photo via: mixofeverything.net

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Crazy Beautiful You makes a whooping P5 million on its first opening hour

The post-Valentine movie of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla under Star Cinema, Crazy Beautiful You made an unbelievable P 5 million pesos on its first opening hour nationwide.

According to a tweet from ABS-CBN Dreamscape AdrProm Head Eric John Salut, "Huwat???!!!!! 1st hour pa lang, naka 5 million na agad ang #CrazyBeautifulYou!!!!!! Grabe na ito!!!!"

Star Cinema's AdProm Manager Mico Del Rosario is nothing but thankful for the movie's early success

SHOCKING! But sobrang salamat po!!! #CrazyBeautifulYouNowShowing
— Mico del Rosario (@micodelrosario) February 25, 2015

And Roxy Liquigan, too!

Super happy sa grabeng box-office results ng #CrazyBeautifulYou !!! Breaking box office records talaga!!! Now showing!!!!
— RAL (@Roxy_Liquigan) February 25, 2015

Carmi Raymundo, the one who wrote the script, screamed while inside the train.

Napasigaw ako dito sa tren dahil sa good news! Grabe kayo! Salamaaaaat! #CrazyBeautifulYou
— carmi raymundo (@carmiraymundo) February 25, 2015

Photos showing the numerous long lines of people in 178 theaters nationwide are flooding our Twitter account. Proof that the movie is a SUCCESS, truly record-breaking!

Five million pesos in one hour? Now, that's the record to beat!

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Coleen Garcia bares well-toned body in Cosmopolitan's March 2015 issue

Coleen Garcia flaunts sexy body in a two-piece bikini for Cosmopolitan magazine's March 2015 issue. Coleen's sexy body was first seen by the public last December during a vacation trip in Maldives with boyfriend Billy Crawford .

Photos of her quickly became viral so she's flaunting it more this time in a magazine..

Learn more about her fitness secrets by watching this behind-the-scenes video from her cover shoot!

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Kathryn Padilla trends worlwide on Twitter

Showbiz portal PEP.ph made a mistake on Twitter during the live blog of Crazy Beautiful You's premiere night in SM Megamall last night. We quote:

"#PEPspotted Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Padilla join their fans in watching their movie..."

Instead of Kathryn Bernardo, PEP tweeted Kathryn Padilla which made several KathNiels (fan group's name) happy... most probably shedding tears of joy. Chos

We're not sure how many re-tweets, favorites, and quotes it made since it has been deleted but the fact that it trended worldwide means something.

Okay, KathNiel fans, we hope we made you happy with the typo. Now, let's go back to the real world. *tee hee* #CrazyBeautifulYou
— Official PEP.ph (@PEPalerts) February 24, 2015

The incident reached Daniel Padilla's knowledge and told the fans

DJ: Sigaw nyo I Love You Kathryn
Fans: I Love You Kathryn
DJ thanked the fans then faced Kathryn
DJ: Sigaw nyo I Love Kathryn Padilla
Fans: We love you Kathryn Padilla

KathNiel Fellas ‏@KathNielsFellas: Kath's reaction after reading Kathryn Padilla Very Priceless! Priceless!

KathNiels definitely had a field day enjoying that sweet mistake

Kathryn Padilla just sounds so good 😍😄
— ✘4evaaaah♪╮♬ (@shanshiibee_) February 24, 2015

Ayyy KATHRYN PADILLA DAW. HAHAHAHAHA PEP HA! #CrazyBeautifulYouPremiereNight
— KB (@babysnooow) February 24, 2015

AY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KATHRYN PADILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AY!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahaha
— kford (@sxphiiasticated) February 24, 2015

Kalurks haha Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Padilla haha 😍😍😍 #CrazyBeautifulYouPremiereNight
— Paola Abella ♕ (@baduuyy) February 24, 2015

Hahaha intended or accidental man Bagay na bagay nmn @PEPalerts'Kathryn Padilla' #CrazyBeautifulYouPremiereNight pic.twitter.com/WoNLGZbWWl
— KN#InLove (@marinellemedina) February 24, 2015

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Christina Aguilera mimics rival Britney Spears

Children of the 90s and early 2000s will definitely relate to this. Christina Aguilera guested on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show and played Wheel of Musical Impressions.

Both Christina and host Jimmy will push the button to generate a random artist and a song which the artist had popularized, then mimic the artist's voice.

Christina was able to randomly pick Cher, her old rival Britney Spears, and Shakira. Christina pulled it off but it was with Britney which would make you hit the Play button more and more as she sounded like her once rival singer.

For Jimmy Fallon's part, he got to impersonate David Bowie (Grand Old Flag) and Michael Macdonald (Itsy Bitsy Spider).

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Bituin Escalante explains why she 'walked out' of ASAP prod

Bituin Escalante has finally talked about the 'walk out' issue which happened during a production number with ASAP's past and present belters last Sunday. The incident became a trending topic on Twitter after she was seen walking away from the group.

In her Facebook account, one fan asked about the incident. "Why did you move away at the end of the number?", Mervin Dela Cruz asked after the singer posted a photo on her account.

Related story: Did Bituin Escalante walk out of ASAP's prod?

Escalante replied, "We were all supposed to go back to second position on the last verse. Some were not told. Others forgot. It happens. "

The singer was told about an article regarding the incident but seemed disappointed about how it became big.

"You know how it is in showbiz, whatever sells. negativity sells. i can't believe how much of an issue this has become. such is life"

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Question: Is this Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador's version of CharDawn's 'I-Dawn Zulueta Mo Ako'?

The term "I-Dawn Zulueta Mo 'Ko" went viral after the 90s hit love team of Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta (ChardDawn) guested on Gandang Gabi Vice. Vice Ganda asked the former sweethearts to relive their remarkable scene from the movie Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit where Dawn was lifted up in the air by Goma.

Since then, the act went viral and was imitated by netizens. Even Kim Chiu and Xian Lim had their own version of I-Dawn Zulueta Mo 'Ko when they visited the US for a concert.

Last Sunday, Feb. 22, real life couple Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador did a stunt-filled and breathtaking Chandelier dance number in ASAP.

Is this their own version of I-Dawn Zulueta Mo Ako? We say, it's a tough act to follow.

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Toni Gonzaga renews contract with ABS-CBN

"There's no place like home."

Toni Gonzaga wrote on her Instagram account @celestinegonzaga after signing an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN for three more years on Monday, February 23. Toni has been with the Kapamilya network for 10 years since she moved from GMA7 in 2005.

"Very special ang pagpirma ko with ABS-CBN because I'm celebrating my 10th year as a Kapamilya this 2015 and I'm happy to renew my contract with them kasi, in my heart, I'm certified and forever a Kapamilya," Gonzaga said.

Present in the contract signing are ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concion, ABS-CBN Channel Head Cory Vidanes, Business Unit Head Direk Lauren Dyogi, and Chief Finance Officer Aldrin Cerrado, and her mom Pinty Gonzaga who also serves as her manager.

Toni has started shooting a romantic-comedy film with Coco Martin under Star Cinema. She is also seen regularly in Home Sweetie Home with John Lloyd Cruz, ASAP, The Buzz, The Voice PH (last week), and Pinoy Big Brother (June).

Included in the contract is also a series with Luis Manzano. They last worked together in a primetime series 9 years ago via Crazy For You.

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Spotted: Kathryn Bernardo and John Lloyd Cruz together

Give it three more years, we might see Kathryn Bernardo and John Lloyd Cruz sharing the big screen together in a romantic-comedy film. Whatchathink, PSD readers?

KathLloyd FTW!

Note: Nakaka-bother lang ang coat ni JLC, John Nite/Kuya Germs lang ang peg. Kaloka!

Photo via Instagram: @johnvalle20

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Did Bituin Escalante walk out of ASAP's prod?

Netizens on Twitter are asking, did Bituin Escalante walk out of a production number with ASAP's belters yesterday?

During a production number with ASAP's belters like Nina, Juris, Angeline Quinto, and Lani Misalucha with the inclusion of newest ASAP Kapamilya Kyla, Bituin Escalante was seen walking away from the group towards the end of the number. Watch the video and skip to frame 5:14

Netizens had a field day mocking the singer's "WOW MALI" moment.

Bituin Escalante nagsalita na tungkol sa prod number sa #ASAP20Years pic.twitter.com/bYcBcFJunC
— #Mykapalaran (@mykapalaran) February 22, 2015

Sa mga naghahanap po kay Bituin Escalante sa #ASAP20Years pic.twitter.com/GC8ja0uUSD
— Macoy Infante (@macoyski) February 22, 2015

Still thinking why Bituin Escalante walked out... Hmmmmmm?? Too much buffet?? Maybe... 😂😂😂
— Enzo Carrillo (@EnzoMontes4) February 22, 2015

Nawala si Bituin Escalante! HAHAHA. Nagsolo. :))))) https://t.co/PLswHZUrFC
— Geloboy (@Geloboy_) February 23, 2015

LMAO on Bituin Escalante vid clip from #ASAP20Years Hahahaha 😂😂😂
— Keith Garcia (@iamruki) February 22, 2015

Can't get over kay Bituin Escalante. Hahahaha
— Mark Espinoza ™ (@MyMarthy) February 23, 2015

The Sunday variety show of ABS-CBN marked its 20th year yesterday, Sunday, February 22 where past and present stars were gathered to celebrate its two decades of great music.

And with its huge gathering of stars, what't the best way to get noticed? "Walk out!"

Where are you going, Bituin?

Read related story: Biutin Escalanate explains why she 'walked out' of ASAP prod

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Lea Salonga defends decision to place higher score to Leah than Timmy

Some followers are questioning the Broadway Diva's judgment on giving a higher score to Leah Patricio than the booted out contestant Timmy Pavino.

In the live semi-finals of The Voice PH which happened on Sunday, February 22, Timmy Pavino was sent home after losing to Leah Patrcio with only 0.58% deifference from their respective scores. Salonga scored a 45-55 score in favor of Patricio while the audience voted 54.42% - 45.58% in favor of Pavino.

A difference of 0.58% was seen from their respective scores which gave their coach a reaction like this:

and this

On Twitter, one follower noted how Salonga's 'misjudgment' affects the overall score and turn the tables for her favored contestant. User @mayerelle brought up the Mitoy-Rada competition from Season 1 to which Salonga strongly denied

Salonga added that "I wish people checked their facts before posting on Twitter. Last season I scored 55-45 in favor of the artist that got booted off."

Anyways, Happy Birthday Ms. Lea "Broadway Diva" Salonga. Still fierce and graceful at 44.

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Trending Photo: Angel Locsin sizzles on Folded and Hung's 2015 Summer Campaign

Angel Locsin sizzles on Folded and Hung's newest campaign for Summer 2015. The actress posted on her Instagram account @therealangellocsin a photo of her clad in two-piece bikini. The photo received more than 16,000 likes within five hours since it was posted on a  Sunday evening.

Locsin wrote, "Latest Folded & Hung Campaign Billboard❤️ Summer will definitely be hotter this year😊 Its about time we show some skin this summer! Walk tall and Be proud of who you are #angelxfoldedandhung #foldedandhungsummer @foldedandhungph"

Will we be seeing yet another road distraction billboards along C5 road just like she did it the first time? Oh Yes, please!

Locsin will also be starting to shoot Darna movie this year.

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OMG! KathNiel's Uncut Moments on Gandang Gabi VIce

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (KathNiel) guested on Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV) Sunday night, February 22 to promote their upcoming movie Crazy Beautiful You. Several videos were uploaded in social media and we assure you guys its overloaded with kilig moments.

"@OfficialKBB: UNCUT. 😂 #KathNielOnGGV ❤️ @bernardokath @imdanielpadilla @min_bernardo #CrazyBeautifulYou pic.twitter.com/WndinqIHto""
— Athena Kenji (@BALLY_Maitte) February 22, 2015

Uncut Version #GGV pic.twitter.com/YUYdV7UAmf
— boypren. (@clingyboypren) February 22, 2015

"@irelxoxo: "@harlycruz: jacky shy type ako #KathNielOnGGV pic.twitter.com/4OR0hXzEPy" the last part omggg"
— shai (@potatobaexx) February 22, 2015

The guesting also trended on Twitter several hashtags and trend keywords like #KathNielOnGGV, Ultimate Love King and Queen, and UNCUT as the uncut episode of GGV which fans have been waiting to be uploaded online.

KathNiel's post-Valentine movie Crazy Beautiful You will open on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

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Daniel Padilla gets nominated as Favorite Asian Act in Kids Choice Awards 2015

Teen King Daniel Padilla is the Philippines pride as he's the only Filipino nominated at the 2015 Kids Choice Awards of Nickelodeon Channel.

Daniel Padilla is competing with other popular Asian Acts like JKT48 (Indonesia) JinnyBoy (Malaysia), and Tosh Zhang (Singapore). The announcement was made on Sunday, February 22 and voting closes on March 28.

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo also received the same nomination last 2013 but failed to take home the award.

Cast your votes now!

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What's the latest on Angel Locsin?

 

For those who have been sending messages through our Facebook page and asking for the latest news on Angel Locsin, we have some good news for you.

No. We're not making some announcements regarding her engagement or wedding talks with Luis Manzano because these things are yet to happen. As what Angel said, "“Basta, ang alam ko, I’m committed to do Darna after my movie with Tita Vi."

Instead, we are consolidating the projects and guestings the kapamilya actress will soon be doing. But first, we congratulate Angel Locsin for bagging two Best Actress trophies in a single week.

Two Best Actress Trophies in 1 Week

Angel Locsin bagged two Best Actress trophies for her portrayal as Monica De Villa in ABS-CBN's 2014 hit primetime series The Legal Wife. She received her first trophy from Gawad Tanglaw last Thursday, February 19 at the University of Perpetual Help in Las Piñas City. 

Locsin also went up the stage of the 1st Paragala: The Central Luzon Media Awards Saturday night, February 21 for her second Best Actress trophy for The Legal Wife.

Angel Locsin returns to It's Showtime

Angel Locsin will return to ABS-CBN's noontime show It;s Showtime as co-host from last week of March and first week of April this year.

Maalaala Mo Kaya

She will also be returning for an all-out acting performance at the the country's longest running drama anthology - MMK this March. It will be her fifth episode after her last appearance via Mask episode with Paulo Avelino last October 2013. Other episodes Locsin has appeared in are Pilat (Sam Milby), Blusa (Dimples Romana), and Litrato (Jake Cuenca).

Untitled movie with Ms. Vilma Santos

Angel is slated to start shooting a yet to be titled movie with no less than the Star for All Seasons, Ms. Vilma Santos, starting March this year. The movie will be handled by Bb. Joyce Bernal. 

Related story: Vilma Santos and Angel Locsin, together in a Star Cinema film

A delay in shooting for the movie was encountered due to Santos's hectic schedule as governor of Batangas. She also had some minor allergies on her nose last month.

Darna 2015

According to Erik Matti, the director of the movie, Darna is scheduled to shoot this year. He has yet to finish his movie with John Lloyd Cruz while Angel has to finish first her movie with her future mother-in-law.

Endorsements

Yes. She will again be flying back to Bangkok for another shoot for a tv commercial.

So that's it. For more updated news on Angel Locsin, like us in Facebook or follow us on Twitter. 

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PMPC Star Awards for Movies announces nominees for 2015

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) announced the official list of nominees for the 31st Star Awards for Movies. Awards night will be held on March 8, 2015 at The Theater of Solaire Hotel Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.

For this year, six movies are vying for Best Movie category (mainstream) which includes Starting Over Again, The Trial, The Gifted, Trophy Wife, English Only Please, and Bonifacio.

V veteran actress Celia Rodriguez was chosen by the body to receive the Nora Aunor Lifetime Achievement Award while film director Maryo J. Delos Reyes is the recipient of Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award.

Here's the official list of nominees for each category:


Movie Of The Year:

• Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo / Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, And Rcp Productions
• English Only Please / Quantum Films, Mjm Productions Inc., Artikulo Uno, Tuko Film Productions
• Starting Over Again / Star Cinema
• The Gifted / Viva Films And Multi Vision Films
• The Trial / Star Cinema
• Trophy Wife / Viva Films And Mvp Entertainment


Movie Director Of The Year:

• Olivia Lamasan / Starting Over Again
• Chris Martinez / The Gifted
• Andoy Ranay / Trophy Wife
• Chito Roño / The Trial
• Dan Villegas / English Only Please
• Enzo Williams / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo


Indie Movie Of The Year:

• 1st Ko Si 3rd / Fire Starters Manila Productions Company And Cinemalaya Foundation
• Dementia / The Ideafirst Company, Octobertrain Films, And Tv5
• Hari Ng Tondo / Reynafilms, Central Digital Lab, Star Cinema, And Cinemalaya Foundation
• Maratabat (Pride And Honor) / Blank Pages Productions
• Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales) / Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, Octobertrain Films, And Apt Entertainment, Inc.
• Sundalong Kanin / Front Media Entertainment, Sq Film Laboratories, Inc. And Cinemalaya Foundation
• The Janitor / Apt Entertainment, Inc. And Cinemalaya Foundation


Indie Movie Director Of The Year:

• Arlyn Dela Cruz / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Real Florido / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Perci Intalan / Dementia
• Jun Robles Lana / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Janice O’hara / Sundalong Kanin
• Carlos Siguion-Reyna / Hari Ng Tondo
• Michael Tuviera / The Janitor


Movie Actor Of The Year:

• Robert Arevalo / Hari Ng Tondo
• John Lloyd Cruz / The Trial
• John Estrada / Trophy Wife
• Robin Padilla / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Piolo Pascual / Starting Over Again
• Derek Ramsay / English Only Please
• Dennis Trillo / The Janitor


Movie Actress Of The Year:

• Nora Aunor / Dementia
• Anne Curtis / The Gifted
• Eugene Domingo / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Cherie Gil / Mana
• Toni Gonzaga / Starting Over Again
• Aiko Melendez / Asintado
• Jennylyn Mercado / English Only Please


Movie Supporting Actor Of The Year:

• Marc Abaya / Sundalong Kanin
• Vincent De Jesus / The Trial
• Gabby Eigenmann / Asintado
• Richard Gomez / The Trial
• Nicco Manalo / The Janitor
• Jess Mendoza / Alienasyon
• Jake Vargas / Asintado


Movie Supporting Actress Of The Year:

• Gretchen Barretto / The Trial
• Shamaine Buencamino / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Iza Calzado / Starting Over Again
• Jasmine Curtis-Smith / Dementia
• Lotlot De Leon / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Gladys Reyes / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Sylvia Sanchez / The Trial


New Movie Actor Of The Year:

• Nathaniel Britt / Sundalong Kanin
• Julian Estrada / Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig
• Jeric Gonzales / Dementia
• Sandino Martin / Esprit De Corps
• Iñigo Pascual / Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig
• James Reid / Diary Ng Panget
• Richard Yap / The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin


New Movie Actress Of The Year:

• Sophie Albert / ‪#‎Y‬
• Sofia Andres / Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig
• Ritz Azul / Separados
• Athena Bautista / Kamkam
• Coleen Borgonia / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Loren Burgos / Mulat (Awaken)
• Coleen Garcia / #Y


Movie Child Performer Of The Year:

• Isaac Cain Aguirre / Sundalong Kanin
• Elijah Canlas / Sundalong Kanin
• Adrian Cabrido / T’yanak
• Miggs Cuaderno / Asintado
• Ryzza Mae Dizon / My Big Bossing
• Alonzo Muhlach / My Big Bossing
• Bimby Yap / The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin


Technical Categories (Mainstream Films Category):


Movie Screenwriter Of The Year:

• Antoinette Jadaone / Beauty In A Bottle
• Antoinette Jadaone / English Only Please
• Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, And Kriz Gazmen / The Trial
• Chris Martinez / The Gifted
• Carmi Raymundo And Olivia Lamasan / Starting Over Again
• Enzo Williams, Keiko Aquino, And Carlo Obispo / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo


Movie Cinematographer Of The Year:

• Shing-Fung Cheung / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Hermann Claravall / Starting Over Again
• Gary Gardoce / The Gifted
• Carlo Mendoza / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Manuel Teehankee / The Trial
• Dan Villegas / English Only Please


Movie Editor Of The Year:

• Vanessa De Leon / The Gifted
• Marya Ignacio / English Only Please
• Marya Ignacio / Starting Over Again
• George Jarlego / Trophy Wife
• Carlo Francisco Manatad / The Trial
• Benjamin Tolentino / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo


Movie Production Designer Of The Year:

• Winston Acuyong / The Trial
• Whammy Alcazaren / English Only Please
• Angel Diesta / The Gifted
• Roy Lachica And Joel Bilbao / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Shari Marie Montiague / Starting Over Again
• Ericson Navarro / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2


Movie Musical Scorer Of The Year:

• Teresa Barrozo / The Gifted
• Cesar Francis Concio / Starting Over Again
• Cesar Francis Concio / The Trial
• Von De Guzman / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Erwin Romulo And Malek Lopez / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Emerzon Texon / English Only Please


Movie Sound Engineer Of The Year:

• Aurel Claro Bilbao / Starting Over Again
• Lamberto Casas, Jr. And Alex Tomboc / The Gifted
• Albert Michael Idioma / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
• Hit Productions / Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
• Addiss Tabong / English Only Please
• Addiss Tabong / The Trial


Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year:

• “Bahala Na” / Talk Back And You’re Dead
Lyrics By Thyro Alfaro And Yumi Lacsamana, Music By Thyro Alfaro, Interpreted By Nadine Lustre And James Reid
• “Bukas Na” / My Big Bossing
Lyrics And Music By Jan Ilacad And Kiko Salazar; Arranged By Kiko Salazar; Interpreted By Nikki Gil
• “Hindi Pa Tapos” / Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Composed And Performed By Gloc 9, Arranged By Paulo Zarate
• “No Erase” / Diary Ng Panget
Lyrics By Thyro Alfaro And Yumi Lacsamana, Music By Julius James De Belen, Interpreted By Nadine Lustre And James Reid
• “Wag Ka Nang Umiyak” / The Trial
Lyrics And Music By Ebe Dancel, Interpreted By Kz Tandingan


Technical Categories (Indie Films Category):

Indie Movie Screenwriter Of The Year:

• Aloy Adlawan / The Janitor
• Arlyn Dela Cruz / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Renei Dimla / Dementia
• Real Florido / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Antoinette Jadaone / That Thing Called Tadhana
• Jun Robles Lana / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Bibeth Orteza / Hari Ng Tondo



Indie Movie Cinematographer Of The Year:

• Jay Abello / Hari Ng Tondo
• Marissa Floirendo / The Janitor
• Mackie Galvez / Dementia
• Carlo Mendoza / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Sasha Palomares / That Thing Called Tadhana
• Rommel Sales / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Rain Yamson, Ii / Magkakabaung


Indie Movie Editor Of The Year:

• Lawrence Ang / Dementia
• Lawrence Ang / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Cyril Bautista / Sundalong Kanin
• Manet Dayrit / Hari Ng Tondo
• Tara Illenberger / The Janitor
• Carlo Francisco Manatad / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Geoffrey William / Separados


Indie Movie Production Designer Of The Year:

• Gerardo Calagui / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Rolly Cariño / Hari Ng Tondo
• Jeck Cogama And Popo Diaz / 1st Ko Si 3rd
• Popo Diaz / Dementia
• Roy Lachica / The Janitor
• Chito Sumera / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Fiel Zabat / Sundalong Kanin


Indie Movie Musical Scorer Of The Year:

• Teresa Barrozo / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)
• Ryan Cayabyab / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Von De Guzman / Dementia
• Richard Gonzales / The Janitor
• Jesse Lucas / Alienasyon
• Tj Ramos / Sundalong Kanin
• Myke Salomon / Hari Ng Tondo


Indie Movie Sound Engineer Of The Year:

• Albert Michael Idioma / Hari Ng Tondo
• Albert Michael Idioma And Alex Tomboc / The Janitor
• Mark Locsin And Warren Santiago / Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales)
• Drew Millalos / Sundalong Kanin
• Addiss Tabong / Dementia
• Addiss Tabong / That Thing Called Tadhana
• Wildsound / Maratabat (Pride And Honor)


Indie Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year:

• “Aking Araw” / 1st Ko Si 3rd
Lyrics By Real Florido, Music By Carlo Yanesa, Interpreted By Ken Chan
• “Asintado” / Asintado
Composed And Arranged By Gloc 9, Performed By Gloc 9 And Lirah Bermudez
• “Batang Tulisan” / Sundalong Kanin
Composed By Jaime Jesus Borlagdan, Arranged By Tj Ramos, Interpreted By Heber O’hara
• “Broken Strings” / Mariquina
Lyrics And Music By Jerrold Tarog, Interpreted By Karen Gaerlan
• “Habang Panahon” / Alienasyon
Lyrics By Ricky Gallardo, Music By Jesse Lucas, Interpreted By Jon Abella
• “Pangarap Na Ikaw” / Separados
Composed By Gb Sampedro And Lara Maigue, Arranged By Marvin Querido, Interpreted By Erik Santos And By Lara Maigue
• “Sige Lang Nang Sige” / Hari Ng Tondo
Lyrics By Bibeth Orteza, Music By Myke Salomon, Interpreted By Aiza Seguerra, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, And Cris Villonco


Special Awards:

Darling Of The Press Nominees:
• Kc Concepcion
• Anne Curtis
• Luis Manzano
• Vicky Morales
• Robin Padilla
• Judy Ann Santos

Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award – Ms. Celia Rodriguez
Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera (Lifetime Achievement Award) – Director Maryo J. Delos Reyes

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Kim Chiu comes in defense of Xian Lim

Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu came in defense of perennial screen partner Xian Lim after the latter was put in hot water a few days ago.

Chiu took to her Twitter account @prinsesachinita on Saturday, Feb. 21 and called on the attention of netizens not to judge (the actor) especially that they were not in the same place when it happened.

"Just a thought.. wag po sana tayo mag judge agad ng tao, lalo na po, if wala tayo mismo doon..", Kim tweeted with an image of a quotation written on it that says,

"There are three sides to every story. My side of the story with the information I have. Your side of the story with the information you have. And the side of the story that has all the information."

Recall that Lim got involved in a controversy involving Albay's Governor Joey Salceda after he allegedly refuse to wear the t-shirt and accept the coffee table book as a souvenir during his visit to the province for Fiesta Tsinoy Albay. Lim immediately clarified and denied the issue.

Read related story: Xian Lim clarifies issue which Gov. Joey Salceda accused of him

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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather sign fight contract

Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquaio and American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. have both signed the contract which will put them at the same boxing rig on May 2, 2015 fight.

The fight which boxing fans  have clamored for five years is indeed happening soon. Both Pacquaio and Mayweather have announced on their respective social media accounts.

"Finally he sign the contract so the fight is on, this is what im talking about that I sign already before, im just explaining to the fans and to prove that im not lying, i have the fear of the Lord. So this is it! The fight is on fans you deserve it thank you. to God be all the Glory", wrote Pacquaio on his Instagram account.

"What the world has been waiting for has arrived. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao on May 2, 2015, is a done deal. I promised the fans we would get this done, and we did. We will make history on May 2nd. Don't miss it! This is the signed contract from both fighters", Mayweather said.

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Xian Lim clarifies issue which Gov. Joey Salceda accused of him

Xian Lim was deeply upset about an article which quoted him saying "I am not here to promote Albay" which he vehemently denied as it was something he would never say.

In a Facebook post of Albay Governor Joey Salceda, Lim was slammed by the governor for allegedly refusing to promote the province. Salceda even brought up how Xian's talent fee ballooned from PHP 75,000 in 2011 to P350,000 this year.

On his Twitter account, Lim clarified that it was not the promotion of the province he refused to do but  the t-shirt they wanted him to wear. A coffee table book which came with a t-shirt was handed on to him when he visited the province for Fiesta Tsinoy Albay. According to him,

“My exact words to her were 'Sorry po, hindi ko maisuot yung tshirt kasi baka magka-conflict sa clothing endorsement ko. Pasensya na po,'” saad ni Xian.

But words were different when it reached the author of the book, "Ayaw daw niya." Lim insisted that he loves Albay and will always be happy to be there with its good people. In the end, he apologized to the governor and the people of Albay for a misunderstanding between them.

“I deeply apologize to Gov. Salceda and the people of Albay for the misunderstanding about my reasons for refusal to wear the t shirt.”

In a separate post, Lim also stressed that he was raised by his parents well, be generous to everyone and that his management taught him about decency and humility. This was in connection to Salceda's Facebook post accusing him of not being raised well or  that he was on something.

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Is Angel Locsin going to have her own music album too?

A photo (above) that says "She Will Make It Right" surfaced on the Internet a few days ago. Though the identity wasn't revealed, some netizens speculated that the eyes belong to Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin.

One netizen noted that the photo was the same photo used for Locsin's 2012 MMFF movie One More Try (below).

Today, a new clip was uploaded at the official Facebook page of Star Records, ABS-CBN's music arm where half of the face was revealed and another photo which shows a topless body with arms covering her chest.

Post by Star Records, Inc. (Official Fan Page).

The photo, again, was from one of Angel's publicity photos for Folded and Hung

In her Instagram account, Angel posted a screenshot of of songs playlist where her name appeared as the artist of the songs. Angel laughed off upon seeing her name on it. And we quote:

"@therealangellocsin: natawa naman ako dito! thank you naman star records at may album na pala ako! Haha!😂#HindiLangPangPhotoAlbum"

Fans were also excited and kept asking the actress if she's indeed having her own music album but she didn't drop a hint regarding the issue.

So... is she having her own music album too? Just asking...

Update: Angel denies having a music album

But we have yet to see the video teaser of Angel which Star Records uploaded on their Facebook page.

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