Star Cinema movies for 2013

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If you think, ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc (commonly known as Star Cinema) has done so many movies in 2012, I think, there will be more for 2013 for the company will celebrate its 20th anniversary!

Star Cinema is the most active local film outfit in offering different movies every year. Star Cinema continue to dominate the movie industry as it produces the top-grossing movies in all time box-office history and some of the most applauded movies here and abroad.

Here are some of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary offerings for this year:

"A Moment in Time"
Starring: Coco Martin, Julia Montes
Release date: February 13, 2013

"It Takes A Man And A Woman"
Starring: John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah Geronimo
Release date: March 2013 premiere

"On The Job" (OTJ)
Starring: Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson
Release date: TBA

Kathryn Bernardo - Daniel Padilla launching movie
Release date: TBA

Kim Chiu - Xian Lim first movie together 
Release date: TBA

Vhong Navarro horror movie
Release date: TBA

Judy Ann Santos movie
Release date: TBA

Kris Aquino horror movie 
Release date: TBA

"Tuhog" 
Starring: Eugene Domingo, Jake Cuenca and Enchong Dee
Release date: TBA

ABS-CBN's Christmas Station ID lights up Yuletide season

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(The Philippine Star) Updated October 17, 2012 12:00 AM

Angel Locsin (second from right) with the Red Cross team| Zoom

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN launches its much-awaited Christmas Station ID tonight after TV Patrol following other viral and popular music videos released by the Kapamilya network over the past years such as the very successful Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko in 2009.

With the theme Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko, this year’s Station ID highlights how the Filipino spirit always shines through despite calamities that ravage our country.

“It shows how each Filipino become bearers of light, as they help their countrymen get back on their feet, and how they remain resilient because kindness never runs out in this nation filled with people who are always ready and willing to help,” said Robert Labayen, head of creative communications management.

According to Labayen, many scenes in the Station ID are inspired by real events. Some of these stories happened at the height of the habagat — a fireman who saved the lives of those stranded in their own homes; a chef who opened the doors of his restaurant to feed victims; a young woman who offered her own jacket to a street child who was suffering under the cold rain; Philippine coast guards who went out of their way to save lives; even volunteers and civilians who selflessly offered their time and energy to relief work.

These simple stories of heroism set apart this year’s campaign as it encourages viewers to share the light through these heroic deeds. Modern-day heroes involved in these stories bravely and selflessly spread the light during past calamities thus, the Station ID aims to inspire and shed light on more Filipinos to do the same.

This year’s offering features hundreds of Kapamilya stars paying tribute to ordinary Filipino heroes, at the same time helping spread the light across the globe.

The parol, a Pinoy Christmas icon, is this year’s Christmas Station ID centerpiece. Film director John-D Lazatin suggested the idea of having kids orphaned during Typhoon Sendong design a parol. This, in turn, is used as an instrument of light spreading around the world.

“When we own the Kapamilya parol, we’re not only spreading the light, we’re also being part of an effort to help our disaster- affected Kapamilya, as proceeds from the parol sales would be donated to Sagip Kapamilya, the ABS-CBN Foundation that provides relief to affected communities of disasters, as well as engage in rehabilitation and disaster risk reduction projects,” said Lazatin.

The Kapamilya parol will be retailed in SM Kultura and ABS-CBN Studio Store. It can also be ordered online through abscbnstore.multiply.com.

The Station ID song Kwento ng Pasko was performed by an ensemble of ABS-CBN artists — Sarah Geronimo, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Billy Crawford, Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Bugoy Drilon, Marcelito Pomoy, Jovit Baldivino, Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon, Juris, Princess, Sitti, Kean Cipriano, Bamboo, kid singers from ABS-CBN Star Magic, X Factor Philippines grand winner KZ Tandingan, Daniel Padilla and Piolo Pascual. This year’s Christmas anthem was written by Labayen together with Johnny delos Santos, Patrick de Leon and Ira Zabat. Music is by Marcus and Amber Davis.

The Christmas Station ID and the Kapamilya Parol selling are part of ABS-CBN’s nationwide Christmas campaign. Other component of the campaign include the Kapamilya Simbang Gabi, viewer promo, and the annual Christmas special.

The Station ID is directed by Paolo Ramos with Peewee Gonzales. It will also be aired on Studio 23, DZMM TeleRadyo, ANC, Lifestyle Network, Cinema One, MYX, Hero TV, Velvet, Balls and Digital TV channels.

Juday To Sarah: Be Happy, Experience Life

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By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA

August 15, 2012, 12:08pm

Juday on Sarah and Gerald: ‘Baka ang gusto ni Lord sa susunod na meeting nila, ‘yung kaya na nilang panindigan ang isa’t isa’ (File photo)

MANILA, Philippines – Judy Ann Santos wishes for her close friend Sarah Geronimo to be happy amid her controversial falling out with former suitor Gerald Anderson.

“[Be] happy lang, see the world. Sinabi ko sa kanya ito sa ‘Sarah G [Live],’ na meron pang ibang mundo maliban sa mundong ginagalawan mo ngayon. Kung hindi mo alam ipapakita ko sa iyo maganda, makulay. Marami kang pwedeng matutunan at marami ka ding kailangang matutunan na hindi kayang ibigay sa iyo ng taong nagmamahal sa iyo dahil ang lahat ng ito ikaw lang ang pwedeng magbigay sa sarili mo.

“Hindi ito nabibili, hindi ito nagagawang regalo kasi pansariling kaligayahan ito, dahil ikaw lang mismo sa sarili mo ang nakakaalam ng kung ano talagang gusto mo,” she told Push.com.ph in an interview posted on Aug. 14.

She also wishes for Sarah to “experience life because life is too short, because you really never going to know what’s going to happen,” and to devote more time for herself than work.

“Darating ‘yung panahon na mauubos ka ng trabaho, at ‘pag naubos ka ng trabaho ay hindi mo na ulit mapuno ang sarili mo ng panibagong energy kasi ayaw mo na pagod ka na, umay na umay ka na sa nangyayari, yung tenga mo sawa na sa kung anong sinasabing dapat mong gawin, manhid ka na ayaw mo nang makinig so bago ka muna dumating dun magrelax ka muna,” she was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, Judy Ann was careful when asked to weigh in on the issue between the two.

“I really can’t say much about it because hindi ako ang isang tipo ng tao who would actually meddle with someone’s personal feelings. Pero ako ‘yung kung anuman ‘yung nangyayari, baka hindi pa ito ‘yung tamang panahon. May tamang panahon naman sa lahat ng bagay, baka hindi pa lang ngayon ‘yun.

“I would always say in God’s perfect timing everything would just fall into place, hindi dapat pilitin, hindi dapat utusan ng kung sinumang mga tao, huwag nating ipressure, kung gusto naman, gusto,” said she.

Dramatic actors in a ‘fun show’

GLENDALE, CA.-- We watched the third leg of the Teleserye Bida US Tour 2012 at Alex Theatre on Brand Blvd.  in Glendale last Saturday night (US time) and the cast, Enchong Dee, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Rayver Cruz and Xian Lim, with host, Pokwang and guest, Young JV, provided the audience, mostly female, a great time.

They had their first show in Hawaii, then in Chicago.

We know that just two or three of the boys could really carry a tune, but the crowd obviously didn’t mind as they screamed their lungs out on each performance. Even Young JV got his share of adulation, as the others were hotly supported by Filipino fans in the US. Some of them, we learned, came from San Francisco and San Diego, and even as far as Georgia.

Enchong fairly drew some noises, and so did Rayver especially when a woman he invited from the audience gamely did a sexy dance as if trying to seduce him onstage. But Xian pulled another surprise just like what happened at their meet-and-greet event at the Celebrity Center two days ago.

Fans were chanting Xian’s name as he performed, and no one cared if he was missing some lyrics of the B40 song he sung.

And obviously, Gerald’s appearance was most awaited that evening.  As soon as he was stage-born , both front aisles were filled with fans who forced themselves towards the stage for a closer shot, and for some who got luckier, a photograph with him. He regaled them with two songs, and his Budoy antics.

But Sam, for his part, was never edged out by his colleagues. In fact, When Pokwang called him to perform, screams quickly devoured his opening spiels. “Did you miss me?,” asked Sam who just came from New York where he was auditioning for some movie parts for the show in L.A. And there was a deafening “Yes” from the audience. Sam said that he is soon going back to Manila to do a new series with Judy Ann Santos.
As a whole, it was fun. After the show, no one was accused of shortchanging anyone, as we saw a smiling crowd heading for the exit.


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Gerald Anderson's dream co-stars

(The Freeman) Updated March 30, 2012 12:00 AM



CEBU, Philippines - If Gerald Anderson were to draw up a wish list of female co-stars, the young actor said former soap opera queens Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barreto would top his choices.

Not necessarily as leading ladies because of the age gap, but as co-actors in a project that will again challenge his dramatic chops, the same way that his last television starrer where he portrayed an autistic child did.

When it comes to his next on-screen romantic interest though, he doesn’t have an immediate preference.

“Foremost in my mind is the kind of project and the concept behind it. As a leading lady, as long as we have good chemistry and we fit the part, then I’m all for it,” Gerald, 23, told The FREEMAN.

He was last paired on TV with Jessy Mendiola in ABS-CBN’s Budoy, and with Sarah Geronimo in his most recent Star Cinema movie Won’t Last a Day Without You.

While the Fil-Am heartthrob is currently played up with singer-actress Sarah Geronimo, his long-time love team Kim Chiu is likewise heavily linked to her My Binondo Girl castmate Xian Lim. Does he miss his tried-and-tested team-up with the Cebuana chinita?

Gerald, whose ticket to tinsel town was through joining the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition in 2006, said, “Me and Kim started together and we were a love team for four years, so we became each other’s comfort zone. If I say something in a scene, I already know what her reaction will be, and vice-versa. It’s good to be partnered with different actresses, so that when time comes that we’ll be working together again, we already have experiences outside of each other.”

One of those successful projects he had outside of the Kimerald mold was the recently ended primetime series Budoy, where he was seen in the offbeat role of a person with Angelman syndrome who had flashes of genius. For the part, he willingly shed weight, grew his hair (later shaved it bald), used brow extensions and wore false teeth.


His efforts were worth it, Gerald said, because of the feedback from viewers who understood the drama’s underlying message. “There were parents who came up to me to say thank you because they also had ‘Budoys’ of their own. Which is good because we had a saying in the show ‘Be happy, be Budoy.’ My character became a symbol of happiness. I’m happy that we were able to bring that across to viewers, and that we were able to inspire them, even those families who have no special children in their brood,” expressed Gerald.

He added that playing a mentally challenged individual also opened opportunities for him to help others. “Aside from the basketball charities I participated in to help typhoon victims, I also gave a cash donation for a school, where I did my immersion with special children. It was in that school where I observed their mannerisms, habits, their interaction with other children and adults.”

With no soap or film tying him up at the moment, Gerald will fly to the United States today for the Star Magic US Tour and for a Teleserye Bida 2012 Tour on March 31. (FREEMAN)


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Judy Ann Santos kay Gerald Anderson: Sana totoo ang panliligaw kay Sarah Geronimo!

• Friday, March 30, 2012, 1:13

SIMPLE PERO makahulugan ang binitiwang salita sa amin ni Judy Ann Santos nang hingan namin siya ng reaksyon sa balitang panliligaw ni Gerald Anderson kay Sarah Geronimo.
Ayon kay Juday, sana ay hindi ito ginagawa ni Gerald dahil lang sa kagustuhan o sinasabi sa kanya ng ibang tao. Hindi man sila nagkakausap pa ni Sarah na itinuturing niyang parang nakababatang kapatid sa industriya, ang hiling ni Juday sana ay maging masaya talaga ang Pop Princess at makita nito ang lala-king totoong magmamahal sa aktres/singer.
Sa tinagal-tagal sa showbizness at naipareha na rin kung kani-kanino, maaaring napagdaanan na rin ng aktres ang ganitong sitwasyon kung saan nasaktan ito sa nangyari.
Pagkatapos magbigay ng suporta kay Sharon Cuneta tungkol sa mga nagba-bash sa megastar, balitang si Juday naman daw ang bina-bash sa ngayon. Ang maganda ay walang Twitter account ang aktres, kung saan mababasa niya ang mga negative at below the belt na mga sasabihin sa kanya ng ibang tao.
Sa interview nga namin kay Juday, sinabi nito sa amin na quota na siya dati sa mga panlalait sa kanya ng ibang tao, at ‘di na niya pagbibigyan pa ang iba na gawin uli ito sa kanya tulad ng ginagawa ng karamihan sa Twitter.






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