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Dyosa Anne Curtis Sam Milby

2008-10-12T23:59:00.000-07:00

Dyosa: After months and months of preparation, the much-awaited series Dyosa starring Anne Curtis finally airs weeknights on Primetime Bida. Directed by Wenn Deramas, the fantaserye is based on an original storyline and will feature some of Philippine folklore’s most cherished characters like Mariang Sinukuan and Bernardo Carpio. With a powerhouse cast headlined by no less than the hottest leading men in showbiz, watch Anne capture the hearts of heartthrobs Sam Milby, Luis Manzano and Zanjoe Marudo. Jaclyn Jose, Epy Quizon, Lloyd Samartino, Matt Mendoza and Mickey Ferriols also round out Dyosa’s impressive supporting cast.
Anne plays the role of Josephine, a young orphan who finally finds out she is no ordinary mortal after reaching the ripe age of 18. After years of being raised by her foster parents, Josephine finds out she is the "Takda" or Chosen One and must help save the world from the Kasamyan, who are the evil God creatures from lower Earth. After becoming a full-pledged Dyosa, Josephine also discovers that she has the power of the earth, wind and water. To harness these powers, she takes the form of a centaur, a mermaid and a bird. But, in order to fulfill her destiny, the goddess must balance out the forces between the Kabanwa and the Kasamyan. To do this, she must do battle against the Kasamyan. Will she be able to save humankind from the evil that sets out to destroy her and the entire world? Will Dyosa finally find her true love? Find out who will eventually win her heart in Dyosa, weeknights on Primetime Bida.

Three Dads With One Mommy

2008-10-12T23:24:00.000-07:00

Three Dads With One Mommy Korea’s sweetheart Eugene (of Save The Last Dance and Wonderful Life) plays Lizette, a girl who desperately wants a child but her husband Justin (Yun Sang Hyun of Marrying a Millionaire) is unable to get her pregnant.

Running out of other options, Justin then seeks out the help of his best friends Ariel (Shin Sung Rok), Jayden (Jae Hee), and Jake (Jo Hyun Jae of Only You and Forbidden Love) by convincing them to donate their sperms for Lizette's in vitro fertilization. The three were hesitant at first but after a few shots of liquor, they agreed to it and even signed a contract to formalize things.

To everyone’s surprise, Lizette does get pregnant but Justin assured his friends that he didn’t push through with his proposal. However, Justin dies in an accident and they discover that he indeed went ahead with his in vitro plans.
Now, Lizette is all alone with her newborn baby girl and it's up to the guys to stand in as daddies. How will they go about the situation? Will Ariel, Jayden, or Jake develop feelings for their dead buddy’s wife?

Kahit Isang Saglit

2008-10-12T23:22:00.000-07:00

Kahit Isang Saglit The stars and production team behind ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye Kahit Isang Saglit will surely make the late Direk Gilbert Perez proud with the clamor they have created with the gripping trailers alone. Prior to the shoot of the show, “Manong” already took note of the revolutionary impact of the Kapamilya network’s partnership with a Malaysian production outfit. “I’m excited (because) this will be a collaboration of ABS-CBN and Double Vision. And if this is successful, it will open a lot of opportunities for the two countries and will pave the way for more projects of this kind,” he said in an interview with ABS-CBN.com last summer.

Starring Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo, Kahit Isang Saglit is definitely blessed with a powerhouse cast including our very own Christopher de Leon, Albert Martinez, Cristine Reyes as well as Malaysian stars Louisa Chong, Awal Ashaari, and Zayahanah Ibrahim among others. Their dedication to their craft has admittedly made things easier for equally acclaimed director Jerry Lopez-Sineneng who continued what Manong Gilbert had started.

I Love Betty La Fea

2008-10-12T23:15:00.000-07:00

I Love Betty La Fea The immensely popular tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo returns to the small screens via the much-awaited series, I Love Betty La Fea. This popular telenovela from Columbia breathes life to the story of Betty, a physically-challenged career-oriented girl who happens to work in a posh advertising agency known as Eco Moda Manila. In an industry where everyone thrives on beauty and perfection, her lack of good looks and outdated sense of fashion make her an instant outcast amongst her superficial colleagues. Despite her shortcomings, Betty’s capabilities and innate kindheartedness have gained her a set of loyal friends.
Betty’s lackluster life, however, heads a turn for the better (or is it for worse?) when she meets the man of her dreams Armando, the President of Eco Moda Manila. How will Betty catch the elusive heart of someone who’s way out of her league? Is it possible that a good-looking guy like Armando will eventually fall in love with a certified ugly duckling? Find out in I Love Betty La Fea weeknights on Primetime Bida!

Sam Milby: No time for playing around

2008-10-12T23:05:00.001-07:00

Sam: No time for playing around
Nestor Cuartero

JUST A THOUGHT: Listen and silent are two words having the same set of letters that deepen friendships because only a friend really listens when you are silent.

SAM MILBY apologized for his looks (haggard) and lack of a voice the afternoon he faced the media to promote his solo concert, ‘I Am Sam.’

He explained he was released from the ‘Diosa’ set at six a.m. that day, hurried home to sleep for five hours to catch that noontime engagement with the press. Sam said he has become used to working overtime, without let-up.

‘I am trying to use every opportunity that comes my way,’ he said. One of these is an off-beat role in an indie film, ‘Cul de Sac.’

Does hard work ever take its toll on his health? Thankfully, Sam is still in the prime of his youth, allowing him to do anything and everything. He’s acting, singing, recording, concertizing, and product endorsing. No time left for playing around?

Before entertaining a few questions, Sam treated his audience to a ballad while strumming his guitar. Earlier, he looked like a genuine musikero when he made his entrance at the 9501on the 14th floor of the ABS-CBN Building in Quezon City.

‘I Am Sam: Rockoustic Heartthrob’ goes on stage at Aliw Theater in Pasay on Oct. 25. The show is Sam’s first big concert as a solo artist in contrast to his previous shows, which had been with Piolo Pascual. He’s confident the public will want to see what he can offer on his own. Love songs, some guitar-strumming, a bit of dancing, too?

Careful with his answers regarding his break-up with Anne Curtis, Sam nonetheless announced his ex-girlfriend’s definitely guesting. Other guests in the show produced by ‘ASAP Live’ are Pokwang and Richard Poon. Richard and Sam share the same manager, the fast-rising Eric Raymundo.

Iisa Pa Lamang Claudine Barreto, Gabby Concepcion

2008-10-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

Iisa Pa Lamang The highly-anticipated teleserye is headlined by Claudine Barretto, Gabby Concepcion, Diether Ocampo, Angelica Panginiban, Matt Evans, Melissa Ricks, Cherry Pie Picache, Laurice Guillen, Joel Torre, and Susan Roces. It also features the major television comeback of Gabby who has been absent from the local entertainment scene for 13 years.

"Feeling ko nandito na lahat ng ingredients para maging successful ang show na ‘to," Gabby said, revealing his great pride for the teleserye. On her part, Optimum Teleserye Queen Claudine said, "Ang sarap ng feeling na nagbabalik ako sa drama dahil dito naman talaga ako lumaki."
Iisa Pa Lamang also puts some members of the cast in their most challenging roles yet. Angelica Panganiban takes on her first kontrabida role, ready for an onscreen catfight with her idol Claudine. Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks bring their tandem to a more mature level, drawing out their acting potential.

Iisa Pa Lamang is a story of love, family, pain, vengeance, and forgiveness. Directed by Ruel Bayani and Manny Palo, Iisa Pa Lamang airs weeknights on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Filipino Cultured

2008-10-01T00:33:00.000-07:00

John Lloyd is Armando in 'I Love Betty La Fea'

2008-08-20T19:24:00.001-07:00

THE long wait is finally over as box-office actor John Lloyd Cruz was revealed as Armando Solis in the highly anticipated ABS-CBN's local adaptation of popular comedy series "Betty La Fea".

The official revelation of the man behind the long-awaited bachelor was made last Sunday on "The Buzz".

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John Lloyd overwhelmed other Kapamilya coveted heartthrobs like Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuanca, Gabby Concepcion, and Sam Milby.

"I am adjusting to the role but I am very happy. I am more than happy to do 'I Love Betty La Fea'," the young actor said when asked how he feels now that he has been formally introduced in public as Bea Alonzo's leading man.

John Lloyd described his character in "I Love Betty La Fea" as being adventurous in sports and in relationships, which he said are far different from his real personality.

The team-up of John Lloyd and Bea is undeniably considered one of hottest love teams of all time. But being paired adamantly to Bea later became a challenge for John Lloyd's capacity to work with other actresses.

"I was exclusively teamed up with Bea for six years. And I admit that I took the risk of doing 'A Very Special Love' (Lloydie's recent box-office hit movie with Sarah Geronimo). I need that chance to prove to the people and also to myself that 'I can stand alone'," he said.

According to John Lloyd, the continuing success of his love team with Bea is maybe because they had been true to each other since the very beginning with the platonic status of their relationship.

"I don't want fans to believe what is not true, no pretensions. I had a girlfriend right from the start. And it is open to public, she (Bea) knows that," he said.

"We did not make them (fans) believe that we have an intimate relationship just to gain acceptance from them," he added.

"We just know how to delight people," he simply said.

"I Love Betty La Fea" will air on ABS-CBN soon.