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August 5, 2008
Set of “I Love Betty La Fea”, a first in Philippine television
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The TV series may not be showing on television yet, but “I ? Betty la Fea” is already the talk of the town - from the announcement of who will play Betty and the series’ other characters, to when the cameras first started rolling for the show. Now, it’s the show’s set that’s hogging the headlines.
The 11th floor of the ELJ Building within the ABS-CBN Compound recently had a blessing, as the whole floor was transformed into the main studio of “I ? Betty la Fea”, set of the advertising agency where the characters Betty (Bea Alonzo) and Daniella (Ruffa Gutierrez) work.
Last week, the studio named Eco Moda Manila was officially opened with some of the cast members who came in character - Alonzo, Gutierrez, Meryll Soriano, Wendy Valdez, Sheryn Regis, Ronnie Liang and the other secretaries of Eco Moda.
“Almost 70% of the scenes will be shot in the studio,” according to Business Unit Head Deo Endrinal. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 9, 2008
Ryan Cayabyab is Pinoy Dream Academy’s new headmaster
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He’s one of the best when it comes to music–”The Maestro” Ryan Cayabyab is now the newest headmaster of ABS-CBN’s reality show “Philippine Dream Academy (PDA) Season 2.”
In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Cayabyab–also known as Mr. C–said that after six years of working in the corporate world, he is now back in doing his passion — music and teaching.
“This is an important show, PDA is a very important show and ako masaya ako, it’s an honor for me to be part of the show. Sorry I was out for six years I’d been doing corporate work; tamang-tama pagkatapos noon ito si Lauren saying ‘we want you in PDA if it’s okay?’ sabi ko sure,” Cayabyab said.
Cayabyab replaced PDA’s Season 1 headmaster Jim Paredes and as the newest head of the Academy, the former said audiences should expect so many changes in the academy. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 22, 2008
“Yo Soy Betty La Fea” Philippine Version in search for Leading Man
Join in the unofficial polls for the search for Bea Alonzo’s leading man in the much awaited “Yo Soy Betty la Fea” on ABS-CBN Channel 2.
Different online forums are currently posting who deserves the role of Armando, the smart and handsome president of Eco Moda, a fashion design company where Betty works.
These are Bea’s personal top choices: Gabby Concepcion, Aga Muhlach, Diether Ocampo, Piolo Pascual and Jake Cuenca.
Added to this list in online surveys are Sam Milby, Luis Manzano, Zanjoe Marudo, Jon Avila and her original on-screen partner John Lloyd. Is one of them destined to be Armando? Cast your vote and find out whom the nation wants to be Armando. Visit different forum sites or vote in the official website of ABS-CBN.
Meanwhile, the search for other cast members is still ongoing. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 22, 2008
Kim Chiu Lands Lead Role for Philippine version of My Girl
ABS-CBN - the Philippines Biggest TV station has secured the franchise for the 2006 hit Korean series “My Girl” from South Korea’s SBS, which will be aired starting May 26,2008. This type of collaboration between two giant television networks is a first between the two Asian countries.
The role of Yoo Rin, also known as Jasmine by Filipino koreanovela fans which was originally played by Lee Da Hae, will be played by Kim Chiu while the rest of the cast is Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Alex Gonzaga, David Chua, Regine Angeles and Nina Jose.
Kim Chiu, the first Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition winner, was shocked to discover that she had the part and said giddily in an interview: “Sobrang thank you po sa lahat. Thank you po sa fans, sa ABS-CBN… it’s another wish granted.” (Translation: “Thank you very much to everyone. Thank you to all of my fans, to ABS-CBN… it’s another wish granted.”) Read the rest of this entry »
