Judy Ann Santos to leave ABS-CBN after Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala

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Alfie Lorenzo, talent manager of Teleserye Queen Judy Ann Santos, has hinted in a recent article that his ward is leaving ABS-CBN after her top-rating drama series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (HKLM) ends in a couple of weeks (August 23 according to some reports).

In the article published in abante-tonite.com today, the veteran entertainment writer and talent manager lashed out at KathNiel fans (supporters of the Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla) for spreading rumors that Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala is ending soon because of poor ratings.

‘Mababa ang ratings ng teleserye ni Juday? Tingnan n’yo nga ang mga ratings ng shows ng ABS-CBN at mas mataas pa ang ratings ng Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala kesa sa extended na Be Careful With My Heart, ‘noh?!” he wrote.

He also voiced out his disappointment over the unfair treatment Santos is getting from her home network. Lorenzo said the network used Santos to boost the popularity of Sam Milby and KC Concepcion and then just kicked her like a dog.

“Nagpagamit si Juday para makilala sina Sam Milby at KC Concepcion na ‘di maisip ng mga sipsip kung paano paliliparin sa kasikatan ang dalawa, heto pa ang ginawa kay Juday… parang aso na sinipa-sipa na lang basta,” the article said.

Rumor has it that the abrupt ending of the series stemmed from Santos’ disappointment over her network.  The actress allegedly got offended when she heard that management plans to move HKLM again to a much later time slot to give way to the upcoming Daniel Padilla-Kathryn Bernardo starrerGot To Believe. Santos has previously agreed to move HKLM to a later time slot to give way to Muling Buksan Ang Puso but moving it again to give way to another show is just too much. Hence, Santos allegedly decided to end her series than have it moved to a time slot with very limited viewership.

Because of what has transpired, it seems that Santos has no plans of renewing her contract with the Kapamilya network which reportedly expired in July.

In his article, Lorenzo said Santos will not be seen in ABS-CBN after Huwag Ka lang Mawawala. He added that his ward will be making projects in other networks instead.

“Eh blessing in disguise pa ang nangyayari ngayon dahil pag natapos na ang Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala ay mawawala muna sa ABS-CBN si Juday.

“Dahil hindi siya nag-MMK eh sa Magpakailanman siya gagawa.

“At wala rin lang movie ang Star Cinema para kay Juday kaya sa TV5 film outfit na Studio 5 gagawa ng movie si Juday!

“Akala nila ay mawawalan ng trabaho si Juday? Ang daming naghihintay ng availability ni Juday na ngayon ay mapapagbigyan na,” wrote Lorenzo.

He has previously said that he and Santos is slated to meet with TV-5 boss Manny V. Pangilinan as well as GMA executives for possible collaborations.

Judy Ann Santos’ “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” to end this month

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Top rating Kapamilya drama series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala is reportedly running until the end of August only. It premiered on June 17, 2013, marking Judy Ann Santos’ return to primetime drama after a self imposed hiatus to take care of her new family.

According to Alfie Lorenzo, Santos’ talent manager, his ward wants to end the series while its on top of the ratings charts. HKLM, which tackles domestic violence and women empowerment, is fast paced and Santos fears that stretching the plot may have adverse effect on the series ratings-wise.

The series dominated the 8:30-9:15pm timeslot when it first aired in June. Although it was moved to a later time slot to give way for ABS-CBN’s new teleserye, Muling Buksan Ang Puso, it continues to lead in the ratings game up to this day.

According to another rumor, Santos was not happy when she heard that management plans to move HKLM to a much later time slot to give way to the upcoming Daniel Padilla-Kathryn Bernardo starrer Got To Believe. Santos allegedly requested the network to just end her series than move it to a later time slot. We also heard that her contract with ABS-CBN is due to expire soon. Will she renew or move to another network?

In a recent report, the Kapamilya network has decided to place Got To Believe on the time slot following HKLM. After HKLM ends, Got To Believe will take its time slot and will be followed by Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin, the long overdue series starring Gerald Anderson, Cristine Reyes and Dawn Zulueta.

UPDATE (August 6, 2013, 8:00am)

The Kapamilya network released on Monday a Press Statement claiming that the series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala continues to lord it over the ratings game. Based on the August 2 data from Kantar Media, the Judy Ann Santos starrer scored a 14-point lead versus its rival show My Husband’s Lover on GMA. The full press release reads as follows:

Pinoy Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos continues to keep primetime viewers on the edge of their seats as her character Anessa claims vengeance and risks her all to recover her kidnapped son in ABS-CBN’s consistent top-rating and fast-paced primetime drama series Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.From being a battered wife of Eros (Sam Milby), Anessa empowered herself and rose to defend herself from the people who maltreated her and to fight for her right as the mother of Emman (Miguel Vergara) who was kidnapped by Eros and Alexis (KC Concepcion).

How far will Anessa’s retribution take her? How will she turn Eros and Alexis’ wedding ‘more special?

Meanwhile, because of its compelling narrative and top caliber performance of its powerhouse cast, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala remains unbeatable in its time slot since it premiered on June 17.

In fact, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala managed to beat two primetime teleseryes of GMA namely, Mundo Mo’y Akin and My Husband’s Lover. On July 5 (Friday), the Kapamilya drama series hit its all-time high national TV ratings of 31.4% based on data from Kantar Media covering urban and rural homes nationwide. It rated nine points higher than its then rival show, Mundo Mo’y Akin which only scored 22%.

Like Anessa, Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala, which is set to end soon, stayed undefeatable despite new competition. Based on the latest data from Kantar Media last Friday (August 2), Judy Ann’s drama series scores a 14-point lead versus My Husband’s Lover.

Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala airs weeknights after Muling Buksan Ang Puso on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

While the press release didn’t mention the date of the series’ finale, a reliable source says Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala is set to air its last episode on August 23, 1013.

Will Judy Ann move to TV5?

http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/will-judy-ann-santos-move-to-tv5--115331288.html

By Maridol Rañoa-Bismark | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – Wed, Aug 7, 2013 7:53 PM PHT

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  Judy Ann Santos (NPPA Images)

After Ogie Alcasid, is Judy Ann Santos the next big star to transfer to TV5?

The actress’ long-time manager Alfie Lorenzo told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! that after Judy Ann’s contract with ABS-CBN expired in July (2013), the Kapamilya network has not yet finished the draft of her new contract.

“So tinanong ko kung draft nga ba yon or drop,” Alfie explained. “Ang kailangan lang naman nilang palitan ay yung petsa.”

He also lamented how the timeslot of Judy Ann’s teleserye “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” has been moved to accommodate Julia Montes' "Muling Buksan Ang Puso."

Now, “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” is again poised to change its timeslot to give way to Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo’s “Got to Believe.” Reports also say “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” will soon go off the air.

“Si Judy Ann hindi nagrereklamo,” Alfie added.  “Kahit saang location siya dalhin, okay lang.  Hindi rin siya nagpapa-package deal gaya ng iba diyan.”

He revealed  that GMA 7 and TV5  have tempting offers for Judy Ann – like an episode in “Magpakailanman” and a project for TV5’s movie arm.

Alfie said he is slated to meet with TV5 big boss Manny V. Pangilinan  next week.

“Hindi ko na hihintayin ang draft (of the ABS contract),”  he added.

@telmar_let still processing things. :-)

— Judy Ann Agoncillo (@OfficialJuday) August 5, 2013

Judy Ann has been posting cryptic messages on Twitter recently. Is this her way of expressing her dismay? You be the judge.

Theres a difference between giving up and when you had enough.

— Judy Ann Agoncillo (@OfficialJuday) August 7, 2013

Be who you are and say what you feel..because those who mind dont matter,and those who matter dont mind.

— Judy Ann Agoncillo (@OfficialJuday) August 7, 2013

Give the ones you love,wings to fly..roots to come back and a reason to stay..

— Judy Ann Agoncillo (@OfficialJuday) August 5, 2013

To stay or not to stay....

— Judy Ann Agoncillo (@OfficialJuday) July 29, 2013

Yahoo! Philippines OMG! is still waiting for ABS-CBN's official statement on the issue.

ABS-CBN reveals new shows

Star Cinema movies for 2013

http://lionheartv.net/2013/01/star-cinema-movies-for-2013.html

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

Coco is striking while the iron is hot

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/39376-coco-is-striking-while-the-iron-is-hot
During break time kahapon sa wedding scene nina Katerina Alcantara (Julia Montes) at Daniel Guidoti (Coco Martin) ay nakausap namin si Coco and asked him kung ano ang pakiramdam niya ngayong magtatapos na ang Walang Hanggan.

“Masaya na malungkot. Masaya kasi siyempre, nasulit ’yung pinaghirapan naming dahil na-appreciate siya ng mga tao, tapos di ba, na-extend siya, kung baga, parang kasi ’di ba, bawat soap naman, walang kasiguraduhan kung magiging successful ba, kung magre-rate or magugustuhan ng mga tao.

“Syempre, sa rami ng network ngayon, maraming kumpetisyon, nakakatuwa lang, kasi na-appreciate siya ng mga tao.

“And then, malungkot, kasi, para sa akin, nagkaroon kasi kami ng bonding, eh, ’yung mga kasama kong artista, sina tita Helen, sina Tita Susan, parang mga lola ko na talaga, sina Kuya Goma saka si Miss Dawn, naging kaibigan ko, alam mo ’yun na naging magkakaibigan kami, sina Paulo, sina Joed, sina Melissa, nagkaroon talaga ng bonding.

“Di ba, ’yung ibang soap, kadalasan, mga 4 months (ang itinatagal), eh, ito, almost 11 months, nagkaroon kami talaga ng parang family dito sa soap,” say ni Coco.

Ano naman ang masasabi niya na ginastusan ng P3.2M ng management ang wedding scene na ito?

“Hehehe, hindi ko alam actually, pero siyempre, masarap sa pakiramdam kasi from the start naman talaga, hindi siya tinipid. ’Di ba, nagpunta kami sa iba’t ibang lugar, nagpunta kami ng Italy, nagpunta kami ng America para bigyan talaga ng magandang kuwento at location ang soap.”

Tulad nga raw ng tunay na groom, ninenerbyos din ang pakiramdam niya sa wedding scene nila ni Julia.

“Siyempre, bitbit namin ang mga characters namin, eh. Ako lalo, patapos na ’yung show, ayokong bitawan. Kumbaga, nasimulan na namin tapos ngayon pa ba kami bibitaw?”

Pagkatapos ng Walang Hanggan, ani Coco ay inaayos pa raw ang susunod na teleserye pero in the meantime ay tatapusin muna raw niya ang mga nakabimbim niyang pelikula.

“May gagawin akong movie with Julia, hindi ko pa alam kung Star Cinema, eh, kasi binubuo pa lang naming ’yung konsepto, pinag-uusapan pa namin.

“Tapos, sana, masimulan na rin ’yung movie with Marian (Rivera), after this, medyo maluwag na ang schedule so, sana, masimulan na.

“Binubuo pa ’yung movie with Miss Vilma Santos and Miss Nora Aunor, kasi ’yung availability rin nila siyempre ang inaayos. Tapos ’yung movie rin namin ni Miss Judy Ann (Santos), sana, magkaroon na rin ng linaw kasi dati, ako libre, siya hindi, tapos, nagkaroon naman ng time na ako na ang hindi libre, siya ang libre.

“Tapos ngayon, malilibre na naman ako, busy na naman siya,” natatawang sabi pa ni Coco.

Judy Ann Santos hopes Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes won’t be compared to other big stars

8/13/2011 1:50 AM

by: Napoleon Quintos

After starring in the top-rating teleserye Mara Clara and the upcoming movie entitled Way Back Home, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are now being dubbed as the next big dramatic stars of this generation. As early as now, the two are predicted to likely follow in the footsteps of Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto. Push.com.ph had the chance to ask Judy Ann for a comment during the press conference of her new show in ABS-CBN entitled Junior MasterChef: Pinoy Edition, and she said, “Napapanood ko naman sila. Nakakapanood pa naman ako ng TV. Hindi ko naman in-alienate ang sarili ko sa panonood ng teleserye. Napapanood ko sina Kathryn and Julia at nakikita kong malaki ang potential nila na maging mga big stars in the future. With little steps they will get there.”

However, Judy Ann explained that she thinks it would be best if Kathryn and Julia will be allowed to establish their own names rather than to always be compared to either her or Claudine. “But I think para naman maging fair, bigyan natin sila ng sarili nilang pangalan. Pinaghihirapan din naman nila nang matindi ‘yun. Nakikita ko kung gaano sila kasipag. Unfair naman na ikinukumpara lang sila sa amin ni Claudine. Iba naman ang generation nila sa generation namin.”

The original Mara added that constant comparison will only put pressure on Kathryn and Julia which will not be helpful in their growth as actresses. “Bigyan natin sila ng chance na ipakita ang mga sarili nilang kakayahan. Huwag muna natin silang ikumpara sa amin o kung kanino pa kasi parang pinuputol mo na agad ‘yung diskarte nila bilang artista. May sarili silang diskarte, style sa pag-arte. May iba pa silang pwedeng i-offer sa mga tao. Nagsisimula pa sila. Marami pa silang gagawing pelikula. I believe they can establish their own names.”

Judy Ann shared that she would love to work with the two, for as long as she won’t play their mother on screen. “Okay sa akin ang mother roles basta ‘wag lang sila ang magiging anak ko. Ha ha ha! Hindi naman sa ayaw ko silang makatrabaho. Gustong gusto ko silang makatrabaho. Kung mangyari man ‘yun magiging masaya ako. Pero masyado naman akong magiging matanda kung sila ang anak ko.”

The 32-year-old actress is married to TV host/actor Ryan Agoncillo and they have two kids, Yohan and Lucho. Judy Ann explained that since she already has children in real life she doesn’t have any problem accepting mother roles. “Bakit ko naman hindian ang mga mother roles? Mother naman na talaga ako sa tunay na buhay. Kung ang kwento naman ay makatarungang nanganak ako ng maagang edad, okay lang. Kung dapat nanganak ako na six years old, e ‘di ipakitang ganun. Ha ha ha!”

For now Judy Ann said she will be a mother to the young contestants of Junior Master Chef. Aside from hosting the show, she also experienced comforting the kiddie cooks whenever the tension of the competition is on. “Automatic na yata ‘yung pagkapanganak mo magiging malambot na ‘yung puso mo pagdating sa mga bata. I love talking to kids kasi hindi lang sila ang natututo, ako rin may natututunan sa kanila. May mga sinasabi at ginagawa ang mga bata na minsan maiisip mo, ‘Bakit nga ba hindi ganun ang ginawa ko?’ They’re very innocent and raw. Ang sarap nilang kausap at turuan.”

Mara Clara 26 weeks ipalalabas

SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated October 22, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (7)

Sa panahong ito na tinatangkilik sa telebisyon ang mga remakes ng mga te lenovela na gawa sa ibang bansa, naisip ng ABS-CBN na gawing muli o i-remake ang itinuturing na the Mother of All Teleseryes, ang Mara Clara na nagsisilbing major core ng lahat ng drama plots. Magsisimula itong mapanood sa Oktubre 25 at kung ang orihinal na serye na nagtampok sa tambalan nina Judy Ann Santos at Gladys Reyes ay tumakbo ng limang taon sa ere, ang remake ay mapapanood lamang ng 26 na linggo at pangungunahan ng dalawang kabataang artis tang babae na inaasahang lolobo rin ang mga career katulad ng mga sinusundan nilang artista, sina Kathryn Bernardo at Julia Montes.
Sa pamamatnugot ng mga direktor na sina Jerome Pobocan at Tots Sanchez Mariscal IV, ang bagong Mara Clara ay magiging matapat sa orihinal na istorya ng pagkakapalit ng dalawang sanggol na babae nung ka nilang kapanganakan pero ang mga karakter nila ay updated na, isinunod sa makabagong panahon. Kung ang role ni Susan Africa dati bilang tunay na ina ni Clara ay may pagka-martir, ang character na gagampanan ngayon ni Mylene Dizon ay palaban na.
Si Clara naman sa lumang bersyon ay isang bobong babae na madalas mangopya, sa remake ay ginawa siyang matalino, nagtatangkang maging vale dic torian sa kanyang paaralan hanggang sa dumating si Mara na magbibigay sa kanya ng mahigpit na kumpetisyon.
Bagaman at wala nang roles sa remake sina Juday at Gladys, mapapanood sila sa mga teaser para sa bagong serye at nagkaroon ang dalawang bata ng pagkakataong makilala sila.