Angel Locsin praises Joshua Garcia in Vince & Kath & James

Award-winning kapamilya actress Angel Locsin was impressed by neophyte teen actor Joshua Garcia who's playing Vince in Star Cinema's official MMFF entry this year.

In her recent tweet, Locsin just left a simple "pakahusay" tweet with three clapping hands emoji referring to Garcia's performance.

Read related story: Joshua Garcia gets rave reviews from MMFF screening committee for Vince & Kath & James 

Garcia who's barely new to acting is a "product" of PBB All In. He recently appeared in an Olivia Lamasan film with the popular loveteam of KathNiel in the lead roles. He is currently seen in ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold series "The Greatest Love".

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Look: Bea Alonzo congratulates Anne Curtis for her recent engagement with Erwan Heussaff

A Love To Last lead star Bea Alonzo paid a visit to fellow kapamilya star Anne Curtis who recently got engaged with  longtime Filipino-French boyfriend Erwan Heussaff.

Read related story: Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff are engaged too

Alonzo who was busy promoting her upcoming series yesterday, took some time to congratulate Curtis.

The two stars had worked previously in ABS-CBN hit series Maging Sino Ka Man 1 & 2.

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Kim Chiu reunites with Director Chito Roño for third movie

Kim Chiu has started filming for her third movie with award-winning film director Chito Roño. The actress posted a photo of her and the director with actor Enzo Pineda on her Instagram account on Monday.

"Feels so good" to be working with Roño for the third time", Kim wrote in the caption.

Chiu and Roño first worked together in the 2012 horror movie "The Healing" which stars Ms. Vilma Santos. Four years after, they worked again in the movie "Etiquette for Mistresses" where Kim showed off her acting prowess with actresses Claudine Barretto, Iza Calzadao, and Kris Aquino.

Aside from the movie, Chiu is also busy shooting for her upcoming soap on ABS-CBN "Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin" - her reunion project with Gerald Anderson which will start airing early next year.

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Watch: I'm Drunk I Love You movie teaser starring Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador

I'm Drunk I Love You is an offbeat romantic film which features the stars of ABS-CBN's "Bridges of Love" tv series - Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador.

The movie is about two college best friends (Avelino and Salvador) who went on one last road trip where they settle how they really feel for each other - that's just days before their graduation.

Read related story: Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador reunite in film "I'm Drunk, I love You"

Written and directed by JP Habac, the movie is set to open in theaters in 2017.

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Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff are engaged too

After the most talked about weddings of Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Wilson, and Isabelle Daza, Anne Curtis-Smith will finally walk down the aisle with long-time boyfriend, Erwan Heussaff.

Early today, netizens were greeted with the engagement of Anne and Erwan via a video showcasing the recent US trip of the couple, Anne’s NYC Marathon, food trips, and other highlights of their trip together since 2010. Towards the last minute and a half of video, uploaded by Erwan, he pops the question while down on both knees. Anne’s “Yes!” ends the video.

WOW! Six years of being together, Anne Curtis finally said YES to Erwan Heussaff! 💞 Congrats! 💍 pic.twitter.com/6WbRu9DmIV

— Miss Krizzy (@krizzy_kalerqui) December 18, 2016

The couple started dating in 2009, and went exclusively dating in 2010. Since that time, the two have been seen going on trips overseas. Unlike her other relationships, namely, Oyo Sotto, Richard Gutierrez, Paolo Araneta, and Sam Milby, Erwan has avoided the glitz and glamour of showbiz despite being the brother of actress and artist Solenn. Accordingly, Erwan prefers the Internet rather than go mainstream with his endeavors in the food and restaurant business.

A beautiful day for a beautiful lady.

A video posted by Jose Marie Viceral (@praybeytbenjamin) on Dec 18, 2016 at 9:26pm PST

Now, speculations are focused on the actual date, venue, sponsors, and other logistics of the wedding. Of course, the decision of the couple as to the designer of Anne’s wedding gown is much of a guessing game.

Source: FashionPulis

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Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia are engaged

Kapamilya celerity couple Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia are now engaged.

A photo of the couple was posted by their director friend Gino Santos on Instagram Wednesday midnight. The photo shows Crawford down on his knees proposing to girlfriend Coleen while showing the engagement ring.

Read related story: How true? Billy Crawford gets detained overnight in Hongkong 

Santos wrote in the caption,

"Omg! This just happened!!! Congratulations @coleengarcia & @billyjoecrawford I love you both! 🙌🙌🙌 #ColeenSaidYes 💍"

Billy, 34 and Coleen, 24 became an official item when they both admitted their relationship live on It's Showtime on July 24, 2014 where both of them are regular hosts.

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Aiai Delas Alas meets with Star Cinema executives to discuss 2017 movie

Comedy queen Aiai Delas Alas announced on Thursday, December 15, through her Instagram account that she'll be doing another movie with Star Cinema.

Delas Alas was seen with the film outfit's top executives like Malou Santos, Olivia Lamasan, Roxy Liquigan, and others including her manager Boy Abunda. She was too ecstatic with the announcement and wrote in the caption,

Delas Alas was with ABS-CBN for 14 years before she jumped ship to its rival network GMA7 last year.

She clarified in the comments section that her project with ABS-CBN was for movies only.

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Oge Alcasid, officially announced as the newest kapamilya; wants to work with Liza Soberano

Kapuso-turned-kapatid singer/comedian Ogie Alcasid is the latest celebrity to join the kapamilya network.

In a press conference held on Thursday afternoon, December 15, Alcasid will be joining fellow artists Gary Valenciano and Sharon Cuneta to sit as part of the jury in ABS-CBN's Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids edition.

Alcasid is thrilled to judge "Your Face Sounds Familiar" kids. According to him, he likes kids and it really appeals to him.

When asked what would be his judging style, "Siguro medyo malako ako. Siguro ma-joke ako sa kanila in a way na may mai-impart ako sa kanila", he said.

"Napaka ganda pala ng batang yun , naloka ako"

THANK YOU MR.OGIE ALCASID ❤

"Napaka ganda pala ng batang yun , naloka ako"

THANK YOU MR.OGIE ALCASID ❤

© randomrepublika pic.twitter.com/3WgM1hVByn

— LizQuen_Int'l_Squad (@LQ_Intl_Squad) December 15, 2016

Mr. Songwriter was also asked who he wants to work with as his partner/loveteam. He said, it would be Liza Soberano... but him as her father. Alcasid was also unable to hide his admiration for Enrique Gil's "other half.

"Napakaganda pala ng batang yun. Nakakaloka."

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Watch: Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson's dance number at ABS-CBN's Christmas Special

Fans went wild after Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson appeared on stage moments after Maja Salvador's performance at the ABS-CBN's Christmas special held Tuesday night, December 13 in Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Kimerald is soo back and performed a ballroom dance on stage. Prior to this, Kimerald has performed before the advertisers during ABS-CBN's trade event last November.

Read related story: OMG! Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson's dance number in ABS-CBN trade event is effin' hot

Kim and Gerald are soon to star in ABS-CBN's 2017 series Ikaw Lang Ang Ibigin.

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John Prats, Patrick Garcia and their children pose for a photo which looked like an LGBT family portrait

This photo which John Prats posted on his Instagram account looked like a family portrait of two gay dads raising three beautiful children.

Prats was with his first baby Feather and his co-Star Magic alumnus Patrick Garcia with his two children from non-showbiz wife.

The photo excited netizens as it brought memories from their childhood. Both actors came from Star Magic Batch 92 and launched via ABS-CBN's AngTV. They starred in their  respective childhood movies BatangX (Prats) and Batang PX (Garcia) and worked together in Roller Boys.

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Karla Estrada crops out Enrique Gil from an original photo of ABS-CBN's top leading men

Celebrity momshie Karla Estrada, mom of Daniel Padilla, has cropped out kapamilya actor Enrique Gil from a photo originally uploaded on Instagram.

The photo was taken by user @johnnydls68 during ABS-CBN's Christmas Special event a few nights ago. Aside from Gil and Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Zanjoe Marudo, Ian Veneracion, and John Lloyd Cruz were seen in the photo.

5 reasons to be happy today!😂😂😂😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

A photo posted by KARLA ESTRADA (@karlaestrada1121) on Dec 14, 2016 at 3:22pm PST

Some netizens have noticed it and accused mom of actor Daniel Padilla as "threatened" by Gil for her son Daniel. Both actors are considered "rivals" for ABS-CBN's top young leading men.

Read related story: ABS-CBN executive Mico Del Rosario says KathNiel is the number 1 loveteam in the country

But fans of Daniel defended Estrada. According to them, Karla just reposted the photo from a KathNiel fan.

So what do you think dear PSD readers? Did Karla deliberately crop out Enrique or was it just an "honest mistake"?

Update:

Karla Estrada has deleted the cropped photo and uploaded the original one.

Kalma guys wag tayong oa sa umagang ito 😂😂😂😂😂😂repost ko Lang yun at di pala na enlarge. Sowi anak😂😂😂😂😂 di ko napansin.Love ko si Quen anak ko yun.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ok take two! 6 reason to be happy today!!🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏼👍🏼😇😇👍🏼

A photo posted by KARLA ESTRADA (@karlaestrada1121) on Dec 14, 2016 at 5:56pm PST

In the caption, she apologized and clarified that she only reposted it. She also insisted that she loves Enrique and considers him her son.

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Look: Maricar Reyes rocks in her new hairstyle

Richard Poon, husband of television actress Maricar Reyes, posted the photo on his Facebook account and instantly caught the attention of netizens.

Poon simply captioned the collage photo with "My new crush 😍😍😍😍😍😍"

And we know why. Maricar pulled it off,

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Look: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes at Gabbi Garcia's 18th birthday

GMA7's power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera attended kapuso princess Gabbi Garcia's 18th birthday dubbed as Sincerely, Gabbi.

Marian chose to twin with her husband as she wore a tuxedo - to which is something refreshing and news.

Brangelina of the Philippines? Oopps! Just don't take heartbreaking end.

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Former kapuso artists Kyla and Jaya sign contract with Star Music

Kapuso turned kapamilya artists Kyla and Jaya have officially signed contract with Star Music - ABS-CBN's recording arm on Tuesday, December 6.

Present in th contract signing are Star Music head Roxy Liquigan, composer Jonathan Manalo, and their respective managers.

@kylaalvarez officially signs contract under Star Music!

A photo posted by mychosdotcom (@mychosdotcom) on Dec 6, 2016 at 2:08am PST

Kyla moved to ABS-CBN first early part of 2015 without any contract that would bind her with the network. Jaya, on the other hand, just moved to kapamiya network mid-2016.

Both artists were identified with ABS-CBN's rival network - GMA7.

@jayasoul signs contract under Star Music!

A photo posted by mychosdotcom (@mychosdotcom) on Dec 6, 2016 at 2:12am PST

Jona, formerly Jonalyn Viray, another artist from GMA7 had earlier signed a contract with Star Music. The question would be, will Jay-R next to sign a contract? Let's see.

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Vice Ganda hints his new movie will be with John Lloyd Cruz

Phenomenal box office star Vice Ganda has hinted that his new movie project will be with rom-com king THE John Lloyd Cruz, ABS-CBN showbiz reporter MJ Felipe tweeted Monday night.

The revelation was made during the press conference of The Super Parental Guardians which has earned P250 million as of Sunday.

The comedian shared that he and Cruz are already in talks about their possible project.

Recall that during an episode of Gandang Gabi Vice in May, Vice Ganda admitted that it has been his dream to work with the actor and to be directed by box office director Cathy Garcia-Molina. This was a few months after Wenn Deramas' death.

“Siyempre wala na 'yung nanay ko, ‘di ba? Wala na si direk Wenn. So sabi ko sana direk Cathy naman ako ngayon. Sabi ko talaga sana ma-handle ako ni Cathy Garcia. Gusto ko magka-movie si direk Cathy na kasama si John Lloyd Cruz,” he said.

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Look: Vice Ganda and Kris Aquino, reunited to watch The Super Parental Guardians

Phenomenal box office star Vice Ganda and the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino were reunited to watch the former's currently airing blockbuster movie The Super Parental Guardians on Monday, December 5.

Read related story: Watch: Super Parental Guardians movie trailer starring Coco Martin and Vice Ganda

Kris is currently under the management of TAPE Inc.'s Tony Tuviera but currently not affiliated to any television network. Since her departure from ABS-CBN, Kris is keeping herself busy by doing online shows and/or social media video blogs through Facebook.

Kris has just started her first episode of her Live Chat on Facebook last week with Maine Mendoza as her first guest. Vice Ganda, whom she calls 'Asawa', was her second.

#mondate Thank you asawa @praybeytbenjamin. #thesuperparentalguardians just proves you keep getting better & better!

A video posted by 🇵🇭 Kris Aquino (@krisaquino) on Dec 5, 2016 at 2:24am PST

Meanwhile, Star Cinema has released the five-day box office gross of The Super Parental Guardians amounting to P246 million. WOW!

Photos: Instagram @myCHOSdotcom

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Watch: Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo's pre-wedding video

Nice Print Photography has finally released the much-anticipated pre-wedding video of kapamilya stars Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo. The couple will soon tie the knot this month in Cebu.

In the video, Paul Jake is a photographer who was smitten by Kaye while out running. Since then, he started following Kaye everywhere she goes — from a stable where she’s feeding horses, to a restaurant where she’s dining alone — all while not-so-secretly taking her pictures.

Read related story: Watch: Karel Marquez and fiance Sean Farinas's second prenup video

Paul Jake then invites Kaye to a posh exhibit where he reveals of all the photos he took of her. They exchange more meaningful glances and smiles and end with these two lines:

Paul Jake: You are my love, my fantasy.

Kaye: You, my love, have become my reality.

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'Felix Manalo' movie bags 5 major awards at the 2016 FAMAS Awards

The 2015-Viva Films-produced movie Felix Manalo emerged as the big winner at the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, Inc. (FAMAS) Awards 2016, held at the Century Park hotel on Sunday, December 4.

The movie bagged 5 major awards including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Director For Joel Lamangan, Best Theme Song, and Best Actor for Dennis Trillo who received his first FAMAS win for the said category..

Andi Eigenmann was named Best Actress for the movie Angela Markado.

Read related story: "Felix Manalo" bags major awards at 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies

Here's the list of winners:

Best Film: Felix Manalo​​ – Viva Films
Best Director: Joel Lamangan​ – Felix Manalo
Best Actor: Dennis Trillo​​-​Felix Manalo
Best Actress: Andi Eigenmann ​– ​Angela Markado
Best Supporting Actor: Gabby Concepcion​ – ​Crazy Beautiful You
Best Supporting Actress: Lorna Tolentino​ – Crazy Beautiful You
Best Child Performer: JM Ibañez​​- ​Crazy Beautiful You
Best Story: Robby Tantingco​​​​-​Ari: My Life with A King
Best Screenplay: Bienvenido Santiago​​​​-​Felix Manalo
Best Cinematography: Rain Yamson​​-​Silong
Best Editing: Carlo Francisco Manatad​-​Para Sa Hopeless Romantic
Best Sound: Addiss Tabong​​-​You're My Boss
Best Musical Score: Cesar Francis Concio ​-​A Love Affair
Best Theme Song: "Ang Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw" Performer: Sarah Geronimo from the movie Felix Manalo
Best Production Design: Shari Marie Montiague​​ –​You're My Boss
Best Visual Effects: Vincent Ilagan and Mike Velasquez​-​Angela Markado

Special Awards
FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Awardee – Gloria Sevilla
Presidential Award – Vilma Santos-Recto
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award – Robin Padilla
Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award – Jojo Gabinete
Art M. Padua Memorial Award – Danny Dolor
German Moreno Youth Achievement Awards
Jak Roberto
Sanya Lopez
Gabbi Garcia


Recognition Award for Outstanding Peformance – Arnold Reyes
2016 Advocacy Film – EDSA
Father of Visual Poetry – Doc Penpen B. Takipsilim
Special Citation – Chief Public Attorney Dr. Persida V. Rueda Acosta for championing the cause of eliminating violence against women

Posthumous Award – German Moreno
Front Row Star of the Night – Piolo Pascual and Lorna Tolentino
Finesse Look of the Night – Robi Domingo and Jean Garcia
Best New Female Artist – Ysabelle Peach​
Actor Par Excellance – Piolo Pascual
Director Par Excellance – Carlo J. Caparas
Screenplay Par Excellance – Carlo J Caparas

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Anak TV Awards announces 2016 Makabata Stars; Judy Ann Santos and Coco Martin elevated to Hall of Fame

Kapamilya stars Judy Ann Santos and Coco Martin are elevated to Makabata Hall of Fame in this year's AnakTV Awards for consistently being included in the list for 8 consecutive years.

The board of trustees released the results of a national survey Thursday, December 1, that asked over thousands of television users who in their estimate should be hailed as youth models.

The male winners in the top-of mind poll, to be named Makabata Stars, are
- Atom Araullo,
- Drew Arellano,
- John Lloyd Cruz,
- Dingdong Dantes,
- Robi Domingo,
- Enrique Gil,
- Vhong Navarro,
- Sen. Manny Pacquiao,
- Daniel Razon,
- James Reid,
- Jericho Rosales and
- Michael V.

The female winners are
- Bea Alonzo,
- Yeng Constantino,
- Anne Curtis,
- Kara David,
- Julia Montes,
- Vicky Morales,
- Yassi Pressman,
- Marian Rivera,
- Vice President Leny Robredo,
- Lea Salonga,
- Charo Santos,
- Liza Soberano and
- Ms. Universe Pia Wurtzbach.

Additionally, 130 television programs from various stations nationwide were adjudged by a jury of over 5,000 as worthy of bearing the iconic AnakTV seal, the seal of family friendliness in Philippine broadcasting.

Awarding ceremonies are set to coincide with the Sinebata awards at the QC X on December 10. Vice President Robredo and Senator Pacquiao are expected to lead the Makabata roster of winners along with Coco Martin and Judy Ann Santos.

Read related story: Angel Locsin and Karen Davila elevated to AnakTV Makabata Hall of Fame

Early this year, Ted Failon, Kim Atienza, Kim Chiu and Toni Gonzaga were elevated to Hall of Fame for having consistently topped annual surveys for the past eight years. Cleebrities like Gary Valenciano, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Julius Babao, Korina Sanchez, Jessica Soho, Sarah Geronimo, Bernadette Sembrano, Angel Locsin and Karen Davila were also Hall of Fame awardees in the past.

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Watch: Karel Marquez and fiance Sean Farinas's second prenup video

Karel Marquez and her fiancé Sean Fariñas wrap up their engagement video series with their second and final video before they tie the knot.

Uploaded by Treehouse Story n video sharing site Vimeo, the couple shot on location in Sean’s hometown in Ilocos.

Sean & Karel | Finding You by Treehouse Story

This is where it begins
A life with you
It'll never end
Even in reverse
It'll never end
A life with you
This is where it begins

The video is narrated by Sean and Karel via spoken word poetry. The couple's wedding is set today, December 1 at the Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Forbes Park, Makati City.

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The Unmarried Wife earns P190 million at the box office after two weeks

The Unmarried Wife has made P190 million at the box office two weeks after it opened in cinemas.

Starring Dingdong Dantes, Paulo Avelino, and Angelica Panganiban, the figures were announced by the Star Cinema through its social media accounts on Thursday. The movie recorded a P17-million box office gross on its opening day last November 16.

Directed by Maryo J. Delos Reyes, “The Unmarried Wife” follows the story of Anne (Panganiban) and the decisions she has to make after she finds out that her husband Geoff (Dantes) is cheating on her.

What will it take to forgive the one who hurts you over and over again?

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Super Parental Guardians makes a whooping P75 milliion on its first day at the box office

The Metro Manila Film Festival reject movie "Super Parental Guardians" just made a whooping P75 million pesos at the box office on its opening day. Last night, Star Cinema announced that the movie has already earned 68 million but it grew bigger on its final update.

The Vice Ganda and Coco Martin-starrer movie broke the record set by their first team-up in the movie "Beauty and the Bestie" which was an official entry to MMFF last year.

This movie also marks Vice Ganda's first movie under a different director after Wenn Deramas's demise last February this year. Super Parental Guardian is under Joyce Bernal,

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