AWARD-WINNING THE KITCHEN MUSICAL ON THE LIFESTYLE NETWORK

After having won the Gold Medal for Best Writing and Bronze Medal for Best Performance at the recently concluded 2012 New York Festivals and likewise bagging the InterMediaGold Globe Award at the World Media Festivals, The Kitchen Musical, an international production by The Group Entertainment that premiered on Lifestyle Network last May 2, is again nominated in the upcoming Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo which will be held on June 10-14 in Monaco.  

This time, the series is nominated in three divisions in the Drama TV Series Category – Outstanding International Producer (The Group Entertainment’s Nelia Molato-Sutrisno, CheeK, Christopher James),Outstanding Actor (Stephen Rahman-Hughes and Filipino stage actor Arthur Acuña) and Outstanding Actress (ABS CBN’s very own Karylle Tatlonghari and Hong Kong actress/model, Rosemary Vandenbroucke).

"This is AWESOME! The Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo is a prestigious one with a long history of recognizing both artistic, cutting edge and commercially successful TV content. Just to be nominated in the category of Best Drama Series with the likes of Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, some of the best drama series in the world, is an honor. This recognition will spur us on to make more creative content to increase the Happiness Quotient of both our viewers and investors," shared CheeK, creator of The Kitchen Musical, and the Head of Creative for The Group Entertainment.

As the lead actress, Karylle will  be flying to Monaco this June to attend the festival for her prestigious nomination. She competes with big names such as Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones, Julianna Margulies from The Good Wife, Michelle Dockery and Joanne Froggatt from the award-winning British series Downtown Abbey and Kelly Macdonald and Gretchen Mol from Boardwalk Empire.

The Kitchen Musical is a genre-busting TV series featuring drama, music and food served in 13 one-hour episodes.  It is a story about Maddie (played by Karylle), a rich, young girl fresh out of culinary school who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she starts working for The Avilon, her father’s restaurant.   It has recently aired in 17 countries across Asia and local versions are currently in the works for Italy, India and Vietnam.

For a bite of flavor-filled drama deliciously mixed with sizzling music and mouth-watering food, catch the series on the Lifestyle Network on Wednesdays, 10:00 p.m., Saturdays, 4:00 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 p.m., Thursdays, 1:00 a.m. and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. 

From now until July, viewers can get a chance to win weekly gastronomazing prizes such as culinary short courses and The Kitchen Musical soundtrack albums simply by tuning in and answering the question of the week featured during the show.  Apart from that, all participants stand a chance to win two major prizes—a 2-year culinary scholarship at the InstitutoCulinario.  

Lifestyle Network (SkyCable Channel 52) is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. For more information, logon to http://www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork.

MYX PRESENTS THE 12 FINALISTS FOR THE MYX VJ SEARCH 2012

MYX is prepping up the stage for the next VJ that will conquer the MYX scene as the number one music channel in the Philippines launches the MYX VJ Search 2012. The nation’s premier VJ search is now on its 6th year; among the winners of the past installments of the competition are Chino Lui-Pio (2008), Bianca Roque (2008), and Joyce Pring (2011). Hundreds of hopefuls flocked to the audition venues to show their hosting prowess to the screening committee of MYX. Clad in their best garb and equipped with their determination to be the next main guy/girl of MYX, aspirers raided the audition dates last April 21, 28, May 5 and 12, 2012 (1 – 6 p.m.) at the ABS-CBN Studio 12. There may be hundreds of aspiring MYX VJ’s but only 12 will complete the roster of MYX VJ Search 2012 finalists. Among charming lady contenders are teacher/host/make-up artist/vocalist K.A, bright and bubbly Karen, Singaporean but Filipino-by-heart Michelle, witty Sotto-clan member Paulina, band manager/Yuzon-sister Ysab, and Ericka, one of the voices behind the hit-song “12:51”. On the other hand, the boys who aspire to be the next male spotlight-stealer are sassy and unique Kevii, sports commentator-wannabe Mike, music producer/UP student Mica, charming Cebuano Marcky, lucky third-time auditionee Hadi, and singing cutie Anjo. For the past searches, some of the MYX VJ hopefuls won by the massive text votes coming from their fans but in this latest installment, the winners will solely be on the hands of MYX.  But fans are still definitely involved, among MYX’s consideration in picking the winner is on how the finalists interact with the public and their fans.  So, fan-finalist connection remains important.  The finalists of the search will undergo a training experience process and different fun tasks and challenges led by the main MYX VJs (Nikki, Luis, Iya, Chino, Bianca and Joyce) lasting for a month and a half.  Featured tasks will be posted on www.myxph.com/vjsearch. Watch them in action on these dates: June 4 – 9 on “Mellow MYX”, June 11 – 16 on “Pop MYX”, June 18 – 23 on “My MYX” and June 25 – 30 on “Pinoy MYX”. For the complete profile of the 12 MYX VJ Search 2012 finalists, visit www.myxph.com/vjsearch/finalists. Each finalist also has their personal Facebook fan pages in which they will update daily so don’t forget to check on them every day! For more updates, visit www.myxph.com. Also like our facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/myx.philippines and follow us on twitter: @MYXphilippines and @MYXphdotcom.

ANC AIRS "FAREWELL, ANGELO CASTRO JR." ON PRIMETIME.

Family, friends, former colleagues and fellow journalists of veteran broadcast journalist Angelo Castro, Jr. came together to honor him in a special tribute held recently at the Dolphy Theater. In a message read by ABS-CBN president and COO Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez described Castro “one of the rocks upon which ABS-CBN was built.”  

ABS-CBN news and current affairs head Regina "Ging" Reyes remembered Castro as a perfectionist and a mentor, while broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez likened him to Star Wars icon Master Yoda. Tina Monzon-Palma, who was Castro's co-anchor for 15 years in "The World Tonight," recalled the days when they were working for different TV networks and competed against each other. Jing Magsaysay, former ANC News Director said in his eulogy that "ABS-CBN and the industry owe Angelo." Castro’s wife June Keithley was touched by the Kapamilya network’s tribute, saying it was heartwarming to have ABS-CBN honor his husband. 

Catch the emotional tribute to one of the greatest news anchors on Philippine television in the primetime telecast of "Farewell, Angelo Castro Jr." hosted by Sanchez and “Kabayan” Noli de Castro this Friday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on ANC (SkyCable Channel 27).

PBB Unlimited Big Winner Slater Young preps up for showbiz career

Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited” Big Winner Slater Young said it would be best for current and aspiring PBB housemates to be themselves while staying inside the PBB house. 

 

“You just have to be real. Strategies are problematic because they would backfire on you. When you leave the house, it would work against you if you present something that’s not you inside the house,” said Slater, a licensed civil engineer who is determined to pursue a career in show business.

He may now be out of the heavily monitored Big Brother house but expect to see more of Slater as he enters a new chapter of his life after PBB.

“I really want to try acting and drama. I will be going through acting workshops while I wait for potential projects,” stated Slater, who is relocating to Manila.

Slater, who garnered almost 40% of the total votes to be crowned the Big Winner, would like to developed as a “serious actor” just like his idols John Lloyd Cruz and Pen Medina.  He also wishes to be paired up with host-actress KC Concepcion. “I’ve long had a crush on KC because she’s very simple yet classy,” he said.

Though his was a landslide victory, Slater said he still has to get used to being recognized in public places where random people greet him and request to have a picture with him taken. He recalled a recent incident in a mall when a mother came up to him and told him that she supported and voted for him because of the values he had shown inside the PBB house.

Slater took home P2 million, an appliance showcase, an Asian tour package, an Internet TV, a water-refilling store franchise, and a special appearance in a Kapamilya program in the United States.

He also revealed that he will be allocating a part of his prize money on the schooling of the kids of their company’s employees. “We already did it before. We usually support our employees’ children who are studying or enrolled in highly expensive courses like engineering and nursing,” said Slater, whose family in Cebu has a construction business.

Slater joined PBB to become more mature and independent. During his stay in the PBB house, he was regarded as a leader who exhibited cleverness in carrying out Big Brother’s challenges as well as compassion for his fellow housemates.

He bested the edition’s 32 housemates including fellow Big Four contenders Pamu Pamorada, Joseph Biggel, and Paco Evangelista.

Pamu was named the Second Big Placer after getting 21.49% of the votes and won P1 million. Tagged as the bold and cheerful “Kitikiti Kid of Batangas,” she stood her ground when she fell for ex-housemate Kevin and broke up with her then-boyfriend in the PBB house.

Nineteen year-old Joseph Biggel, the youngest among the Big Four housemates, was declared the Third Big Placer with 21.39% of the votes and brought home P500,000. The lad from Marinduque inspired viewers with his rousing story of being abandoned by his German father.

Wildcard housemate Paco, meanwhile, was crowned the Fourth Big Placer for getting 17.10% of the votes and won P300,000. He gained admiration for serving as a leader and more notably, as Big Brother’s house player who was tasked to bring out the true colors of his fellow housemates.

LIBRENG GAMOT, BAGONG MODUS NA TITIKTIKA NI JULIUS

Di na gaanong uso ang libre ngayon kaya kapag madalas ang pamumudmod ng libre tulad ng gamot, tila dapat ng maghinala dahil baka namomodus operandi ka na.

Kaya naman ng mapansin ito ng isang concerned citizen ay agad niyang binigay ang tip sa “XXX” na tinutukan naman ni Julius Babao. Ayon sa tipster ay namimigay diumano ang isang grupo ng mga kalalakihan sa Novaliches ng libreng gamot sa balat, rayuma, mata, ngipin at iba pang sakit na hindi naman kilalang brand at hindi aprubado para sa kalusugan.

Isang surveillance ang isinagawa ng programa at naaktuhan nga ang isang lalaking nagbibigay ng reseta sa walang muwang na customer. Ang masklap nito ay kalanunan daw ay may bayad na ang ipinamimigay na libeng gamot.

Habang inaalam ni Julius ang puno’t dulo sa panibagong modus operandi ay isang naiibang expose naman ang ibibigay ni Anthony Taberna dahil sa halip na katiwalian ay kabutihang nagagawa naman ng mga pulis ang kanyang isisiwalat. Bagamat masama ang imahen ng mga pulis sa publiko dala ng mga kaliwa’t kanang ulat ng pangongotong at pang-aabuso, may mga pulis ding tapat sa tungkulin at nagsasakripisyo sa ngalan ng serbisyo.

Samantala, bibisitahin naman ni Pinky Webb ang 12 taong gulang na batang binigyang pugay ng “XXX” dahil sa kanyang mahusay na pagsabay ng kanyang pag-aaral at pag-aalaga sa lolong may sakit. Ano na kaya buhay niya ngayon?

Pakatutukan ang “XXX” ngayong Lunes (April 2) pagkatapos ng Bandila¨sa ABS-CBN. Mapapanood din ito ng mas maaga sa DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable ch 26) sa parehong araw sa ganap na 9:15 PM. 

PRESS STATEMENT: Derek Ramsay No Longer Kapamilya

"Derek Ramsay has decided to transfer to TV5. For months, ABS-CBN has exerted efforts to make him stay as a Kapamilya. TV5, however, offered him an amount that was difficult for him to refuse.  We thank Derek for the many years he has been with ABS-CBN."

-        Bong Osorio, Head, ABS-CBN Corporate Communications

THE MIRACLES OF HEALING PRIESTS IN “PATROL NG PILIPINO”

News reporters Apples Jalandoni and Pia Gutierrez will explore the world of faith healing as they report on the miracles of healing Catholic priests and devotees who patronize them in a special Lenten documentary in “Patrol ng Pilipino.”

Catch the report tomorrow (Apr 3) and on Good Friday (Apr 6) on ABS-CBN featuring Father Efren ‘Momoy’ Borromeo, who is said to accurately detect the diseases of people who consult him, much like the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine used in clinical practice.

Apples will attend the ‘healing Masses’ of the well-known Father Joey Faller who sometimes travels to different countries to reach patients who wait for miracles to cure them.

Also to be featured in the documentary are stories of people who have received God’s healing grace through Father Momoy and Father Joey, who cure all sorts of illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, hiatus hernia, and tumors.

Watch stories of faith, healing, and hope in “Patrol ng Pilipino” tomorrow (Apr 3) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN or watch it earlier on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), 9:15 p.m. Catch its replay this Good Friday (Apr 6), 10:30 p.m. sa ABS-CBN.