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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

KaladKaren Davila and The Gang to Lead the Best Ever Installment of UP SAMASKOM's Live A.I.D.S. "G na G sa 33"

7:23 AM by Runner RockyNo comments

Now on its 33rd year, the longest-running comedy variety show in the Philippines is set for its funniest, most endearing, and most memorable installment yet! Taking place on June, 21, 22, and 23 of 2019, Live AIDS: G na G sa 33 is sure to give every audience member their time’s worth within the first couple of acts alone!

Live AIDS (Ang Istoryang Dinebelop ng SAMASKOM ) or Acts, Improvisations, Dances and Songs, is an annual musical-comedy series mounted by UP SAMASKOM. What started as a mere applicants’ batch project back in 1983 has grown into one of the most awaited events in the entire Diliman community. With each successive installment, the team behind Live AIDS continues to step up its game, and raise the bar both in terms of audience size, and on how sharp and relatable, yet satirical and enjoyable Philippine comedy can be.

However, more than just comedy, Live AIDS is an analysis, exposure, and creative satirization of the modern socio-political sphere we live in as well as the pop culture that has become so ingrained in our lives. Essentially, it parodies the experiences of modern-day Filipinos in our diverse society. Run by a company comprised of both young, talented students and experienced professionals, Live AIDS boldly tackles the present, trending, and viral. It portrays on stage social realities mixed with comedy, spectacle, and entertainment that everyone is certain to enjoy!

As a result of its unique and unbridled brand of showmanship, Live AIDS has continually garnered fanatics and avid viewers who have regularly flocked to the show over the course of three decades of production. These include big names such as Vice Ganda, Bianca Gonzales, Ricky Lee, Lani Misalucha, Icy Mendoza, John Lapus, Rajo Laurel, BJ Pascual, and Tim Yap.

Here is KaladKaren's intro speech during the presscon:

And here is the live Q & A with the bloggers present during the event:

And yes, we got a taste of a live performance by three of the gorgeous members. Watch them dancing below:

Live AIDS remains a popular avenue for individuals from all across the university to hone their talents, celebrate their diversity, and showcase their creativity through the gift of self-expression. Its staying power can be attributed to the teamwork of the residents and alumni of UP SAMASKOM. The bonds that are built within the “samahan” and the trust that is fostered among the members do not only keep the show alive, but allow it to kickstart the careers of comedy stars like Giselle Sanchez, Ate Glow, Michelle O’ Bombshell, Tuesday Vargas and KaladKaren Davila to name a few.

The 33rd edition of Live AIDS will be quarterbacked by Director Deo Divinagracia. A bona fide veteran of the show both in terms of performance and production. He looks to incorporate both classic and modern methods of direction, stage production, and writing in order to create an even bigger explosion of social commentary and parody combined.

Mounting this show yearly comes at the cost of blood, sweat, and tears from the members. Director Divinagracia stated that, “The biggest challenge in directing and staging a LIVE AIDS production is staying relevant and meaningful while delivering the laughs that our loyal viewers are always expecting. Logistically, gathering students and alumni who have different priorities, interests, sensibilities, and schedules is also a huge challenge for a director.”

Meanwhile, let's check some of the event photos during last year's Live at 32 actual play:

This 2019 installment of Live AIDS is filled top to bottom with satire based on trending topics and viral content kept very relatable all throughout. It is both a sharp commentary, and just an all- around good time for anyone who watches. LIVE AIDS: G na G sa 33 is sure to leave a mark on both the show’s devoted fans and on first-time viewers all the same.

Promising to be nothing less than the most fun and memorable nights of your life, LIVE AIDS: G na G sa 33 is an event not to be missed!

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For more updates on UP SAMASKOM and Live AIDS 33, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @upsamaskom, and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/upsamaskom. 06/18/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Meet the Rising Star Sophia Bianca: When Arianna Grande Meets Christina Aguilera!

9:00 AM by Runner RockyNo comments

Put the international singers Arianna Grande and Christina Aguilera into one person. And the product is no other than our very own, Sophia Bianca!

Fresh, young, and talented... Sophia just turned 18 today. But instead of celebrating her debut into a huge party, she and her family decided to have an album launch instead!

Yes, this cute girl with a resemblance of Kathryn Bernardo and Vivoree Esclito has a new single called "In Loves Eyes." And she sang a sample of it during our exclusive blogcon with her!

Want to know more about her? Well, watch our live video coverage during our blogcon:

The event also served a singing stage for Sophia. She sang different songs ala Alicia Keys. Here is a video of her sample song:

Sophia dreams to have a duet with Alicia Keys in the future! And if her life is to have a TV version, she loves Kathryn Bernardo to play her character!

Meanwhile aside from singing, Sophia also loves to paint! She is also a sports enthusiast playing volleyball on her free time!

More of the photos during the event:

On her official Facebook Fanpage, she wrote the following notes:

Watch out! for my first single "In Loves Eyes" composed by Grammy awardee, Gerard McMann.

In writing, singing & creating the masterpiece "Cry Little Sister" as the theme song to the now classic film "THE LOST BOYS," Gerard McMann hit a deep & provocative nerve in his artistic career of creativity in doing so.

Only thing was, when the film released in 1987, he was fed up with the music scene's "business" and stopped touring. He then changed his name to G TOM MAC as a result of no one ever pronouncing his real name correctly. G TOM MAC went on to write songs for legendary singers such as Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Roger Daltrey of The Who.

An array of contemporary Hip Hop artists, such as Ice Cube and Digable Planets, as well as KISS, Carly Simon and Eminem started to cover G Tom Mac's songs.

G Tom Mac earned a Grammy on Eminem's "RECOVERY" album in which Eminem sampled him in the song "You're Never Over." Having had songs in over 50 films; more than 100 TV shows that still continue to license G Tom Mac's music, it all adds up to in his words "staying fresh and being true to my fans in creating believable music that they feel from me. That's my thrill!" #SophiaBiancaMusic

Good luck Sophia! Looking forward for more new songs and collaborations in the future! Happy 18TH Birthday as well! 06/15/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Comedy Royalties Ai-Ai Delas Alas and Bayani Agbayani Paired for the First Time in "Feelennial" - Movie Review

9:29 AM by Runner RockyNo comments

Can two mid-aged people find love in the digital age? Is dating app a better way to find true love?

Well, we are currently living in a digital world. And yes, everything seems easy by just a press in your smartphone. All we need were already there in a mobile app! And since millennial people are dependent in mobile app or in Social Media, Cignal Entertainment and DSL Productions bring this comedy film with a touch of romance wherein social media is in focus. And yeah, you don't need to be a millennial to be related in this film since the two lead casts of the movie are already on their mid-age. Hence called as "Feelennial," short for "Feeling Millennial."

The movie brings fresh new tandem - the love team of Ms. Ai-Ai Delas Alas and Bayani Agbayani! And what do they have in common?! Well, both of them were already box-office king and queen in the field of comedy films!

To add more flavors on their loveteam, two young stars namely Arvic Tan and Raffy Roque joined their hilarious tandem playing as their son and niece respectively.

We're lucky enough to be the first one to witness this great cool movie. On June 14, 2019, we've joined the main casts Ai-Ai Delas, Arvic Tan, and Pop Fernandez in the film's advance screening held at the Red Carpet, Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong.

We laughed and fell in-love with the characters of Ai-Ai, Bayani, Arvic, and Raffy. There is no dull moment in the whole run of the film. We felt the good vibes all over. The comedy is very natural, as they say, 'no filter!' Ai-Ai and Bayani once more proved that they are the royalties of comedy! "Effortless ang pagpapatawa!"

To give you a glimpse of what the movie is all about, Ai-Ai plays the character of Madame Bato-Bato, a rich single mom who has everything she needs except the attention of her only son Nico played by the heartthrob actor-model Arvic Tan. She tries to do the activities that her millennial son is into to gain the latter's attention. In one of her feelennial activities - online dating using the app created by her son and his girlfriend, she meets Chito played by Bayani who is a rich bachelor who just recently won huge sum via a 6/69 lotto jackpot.

The first encounters of Madame and Chito doesn't turn out well, and what ensues is a flurry of mishaps and misadventures, pitting Delas Alas and Agbayani into funny yet thought-provoking situations on how romance and family dynamic has changed in today's society.

What more do I love in this movie - well, I can relate to millennial activities which I always do like selfie, groupie, ootd, being a social media savy, flirting with dating app, and conscious on the number of IG followers or YouTube subscribers.

Giving you more teaser about this movie, you will love the names of Ai-Ai friends! All of their names were derived from the name of computer fonts - Tahoma, Cambria, and Arial!

Other cast members of the film include Nar Cabico, Ina Feleo, Nicole Donesa, Jelai Andres, Sofia Delas Alas, Skelly Skelly, Micah Munoz with the special participation of Pops Fernandez, Paolo Ballesteros, and Martin Nievera.

Under the direction of GMA-7's resident director Rechie del Carmen, "Feelennial" is set to hit the theaters this coming June 19! Congrats in advance for the success of this film! This is definitely another sure hit movie! 06/14/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Pia Wurtzbach Supports the 'Hot Nurses of Pinas' for a Free HIV Testing

8:20 AM by Runner RockyNo comments

Staunch advocate of HIV advocacy, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach supports Hot Nurses of Pinas campaign, which encourages Filipinos to be tested for HIV, and know their status by signing up at www.bit.ly/HotNursesOfPinas.

This is the National HIV Testing Day project of her chosen charity, LoveYourself, a non-government organization that caters to wide array of HIV-related services, including awareness, testing and counseling, and treatment and life coaching.

On June 15 (Saturday), LoveYourself has casted hot nurses from different parts of the Philippines to help educate the people on HIV and AIDS, and assist them as they undergo HIV screening. It is free, fast and confidential.

The Hot Nurses of Pinas are available at the following sites:

NCR

- Blumentritt, Manila at LoveYourself Welcome

- Gil-Puyat-Taft, Pasay City at LoveYourself Uni

- Libertad, Pasay City at Victoria by LoveYourself

- Mandaluyong City at LoveYourself Anglo

- Paranaque City at Lily by LoveYourself x Decent Image of South Signal Association

- SM Aura, Taguig City at Kalayaan Hall (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only)

LUZON

- Bacoor City, Cavite at Hero Community Center by Cavite Positive Action Group

- Cavite City at CPAG Community Center by Cavite Positive Action Group-The JCH Advocacy Inc.

- Imus City, Cavite by AVES Love and Light

- Mabalacat City, Pampanga at LAKAN Community Center by Juan Posi+ive Movement

- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan at Amos Tara by Project H4

VISAYAS

-Cebu City at LoveYourself White House

-Iloilo City at Rajah community center by Family Planning Organization of the Philippines - Iloilo Chapter.

MINDANAO

- Cagayan de Oro City at ORO PIA by Kagay-an Plus-Preserving Life, Uniting Society

- Davao City by Olympus Society of Davao

- Zamboanga City by Mujer-LGBT Organization

This is the fourth time that LoveYourself leads an HIV screening of its kind, together with its partner community-based organizations around the Philippines. Previous National HIV Testing Day include “This Is Me: Brave and Free” in May 2018, followed by the “Hot Doctors ng Pinas” in November 2018, and “This Is Me: The Silverlining HIV Screening Day” with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray last March.

Here is Pia's video for this month's campaign:

LoveYourself executive director and founder Ronivin G. Pagtakhan said, “All the centers will have Hot Nurses of Pinas and volunteers to assist this year’s participants. There will be counselors who will help them on this journey.”

According to the latest data from the Department of Health, the country now has an average of 38 HIV diagnoses every day.

In the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines' fashion charity gala - The Universe Gives Back, Wurtzbach chose LoveYourself as her beneficiary for the said event. Pagtakhan said that the proceeds will go to treatment centers to help the people living with HÌV.

LoveYourself is comprised of passionate volunteer with a mission to help others embrace and nurture their self-worth to create positive ripples of change in the community in order to beat societal stigma on HIV and AIDS, and eventually end the epidemic. 06/14/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Watch: Mikee Quintos and Anthony Rosaldo Perform Live Before Their Concert

8:54 AM by Runner RockyNo comments

Inline with their upcoming first ever concert dubbed as "Revelations," Kapuso young actress Mikee Quintos and "The Clash" heartthrob singer Anthony Rosaldo performed live singing special numbers during their exclusive blogcon.

Before they sit for an exclusive one-on-one interview with the bloggers, Mikee and Anthony performed three song numbers - first was Anthony singing an OPM hit followed by Mikee performing her rendition of the hugot hit "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na" and ended with a duet number from them.

To read their stories and watch their exclusive interviews, check out my blog on this link: Mikee Quintos and Anthony Rosaldo BlogCon Interviews.

Now let's hear and watch them singing! Here are their individual live singing videos:

Anthony Rosaldo Serenades

Anthony performed an OPM lovesong. Here he is serenading the bloggers:

Mikee Quintos Sings "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na"

The audience was amazed after hearing Mikee singing the very popular hit hugot song "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na." Yeah, this is our first time hearing Mikee singing live!

Here she is showcasing her other talent aside from acting:

Mikee and Anthony Ended in a Duet

If you're asking for more from Mikee and Anthony, well it's not yet over! The two joined the stage singing a special duet.

Here they go:

These only served as teasers. If you want more, catch them together on their upcoming concert this June 28, 2019 at the Music Museum.

Check out more of their photos below during the blogcon:

Joining them on their concert as special guests are Solenn Heussaff, Aicelle Santos, the Zamora Brothers, and Jo Berry.

The said concert is truly a revelation - you could not only see them singing, you could also watch them dancing! That's truly amazing! Good luck and congrats in advance Mikee and Anthony! 06/12/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Onanay's Mikee Quintos and The Clash' Anthony Rosaldo Team Up for "Revelations" Concert

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After the success of the recently concluded drama series "Onanay" and after topping the music chart of his single "Larawan" right after being "The Clash" alumnus, two of GMA Artist Center's precious talents paired up for an upcoming concert!

For the first time, young actress Mikee Quintos and heartthrob singer Anthony Rosaldo are set for an exciting concert dubbed as "Revelations." The concert is set to hit the stage of Music Museum this coming June 28, 2019.

But prior to the said concert, Mikee and Anthony sat an exclusive one-on-one interviews with the bloggers via exclusive blogcon where they revealed exciting things not only about the concert, but about themselves as a whole. Are you ready to get them more better?!

Let's get to know Anthony Rosaldo and Mikee Quintos one-by-one!

Anthony Rosaldo's Hunger For Showbiz

Anthony is one of the successful products of the GMA reality singing competition "The Clash." After the said competition where he is one of the finalists, Anthony released his first single "Larawan" which eventually turned into an instant hit topping the music chart.

During our interview, Anthony revealed his 'hunger' for showbiz - acting, dancing, and exploration aside from singing. He got his first acting stint via the drama anthology "Magpakailanman." Soon, he's looking forward for more opportunities in the showbiz world.

But, how did he came up for a concert like this? Why is Mikee Quintos eventually turned into his concert partner? How did their friendship started? Well, let's watch this:

Furthermore, Anthony revealed that he's going to sing the theme song of the upcoming huge GMA Koreanovela. As you watched from the video, the said theme song is a revival of a classic OPM hit.

Now let's talk about Mikee.

Mikee Quintos' Shift From Acting to Singing

Kapuso's young actress Mikee Quintos rose to fame after playing the character of Lira in the 2016 remake of the fantaserye "Encantadia." After that, she played a lead role in the recently concluded hit drama series "Onanay" portraying a good daughter. From then on, she got many TV appearances on the different GMA shows.

But prior to acting, Mikee revealed that her first love is singing. When she is not yet discovered as an actress, Mikee is already a singer singing different covers in her YouTube channel. So now that she has no TV series project yet on Kapuso, she'll be back for the meantime to her first love.

On our one-on-one interview with Mikee, the actress revealed how they become close with Anthony. According to her, Anthony is the most shy contestant of "The Clash." But Anthony has the 'sense of humor' which bind them together.

Here is our live video interview with Mikee:

And why do you think their concert is dubbed as "Revelations"? Well, it's simply because there are lots of revelations about them that we will witness during the concert. One of these is the talent in dancing. Yes, there are dance numbers that we'll amaze us.

Meanwhile aside from Anthony and Mikee, some of the guest stars who will grace the concert are Solenn Heusaff, Aicelle Santos, the Zamora Brothers, and Jo Berry to name few.

More photos of the two during the blogcon below:

On my next post, I'll share with you their video performing live singing special numbers! So stay tune folks!

Aside from the guest stars mentioned above, expect for more celebrity guests. Some of them if not performing on stage with them, they were there watching the concert showing support.

So are you more excited to watch them on their concert?! Grab your tickets now and see you at the Music Museum this June 28! Congrats in advance Mikee and Anthony! 06/12/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Pia Wurtzbach, Gerald Santos, and Sue Ramirez Toast for Ginebra San Miguel's #WorldGinDay

11:18 PM by Runner RockyNo comments

Miss Universe 2015's Pia Wurtzbach, actress-singer Sue Ramirez, 2017's Miss Saigon's cast member Gerald Santos, and comedian and "Los Bastardos" star Alex Calleja joined the country's worldwide celebration of World Gin Day inline with Ginebra San Miguel's 185TH founding anniversary.

The said celebrities played important roles in a star studded night of celebration full of good food, unlimited wines, and theatrical performance held at the Seda Vertis North, Quezon City, June 7, 2019. The celebration started when Gerald Santos and his theater group narrated the history of GSM via musical play. It was followed by wine mixing participated by the guests and members of the media. And in the middle of the night, Pia and Sue together with Alex were introduced being GSM's brand ambassadors - Pia as Ginebra's 2019 Calendar Girl, Sue as GSM Blue endorser, and Alex as the face of Ginebra Premium.

But before digging into full details in the event that took place, let's have a quick memory lane on how this country's leading gin brand Ginebra came into existence.

When you say gin in the Philippines, only one brand comes to mind: Ginebra San Miguel. Wherever you are, whatever your status, whether celebrating milestones or unwinding at the end of the day, it has become part of the Filipino’s way of life.

Perhaps this is because Ginebra San Miguel represents more than a drink. It is a testament to the passion, perseverance and the unwavering spirit of the people it has served for almost two centuries.

How Ginebra San Miguel Started?

The story of Ginebra San Miguel is the story of a drinking culture that began on March 10, 1834. From its humble beginnings in a small distillery in Quiapo, Manila, Ginebra San Miguel, the first-ever gin in the Philippines, was initially produced to cater to the affluent and colonial elite who stayed on in Manila and later shared with other wealthy Filipinos. Back then, Ginebra San Miguel was bottled in 20-liter glass jars wrapped in rattan weave called the dama juana.

Watch our live video narrating the Ginebra history via musical play below:

The brand, already an award winner as early as the late 19th century, became the most sought-after liquor drink by Filipinos. As Ginebra San Miguel grew in demand, it also became more affordable to the working class Filipino when it was bottled in 1 liter glass containers called the frasco.

Along with modernization and improvements in production technology, Ginebra San Miguel introduced in the 1950s the image of St. Michael the Archangel vanquishing the devil, painted by Fernando Amorsolo (who would become the first National Artist), in its Bilog and Kwatro Kantos bottles.

Since its creation, Ginebra San Miguel has been a witness to the changes that shaped and defined the Philippines. It has withstood the test of time, the challenges of war, the transitions of governments, and even technological developments. Ginebra San Miguel evolved from being a drink of the elite to winning the hearts and taste buds of the masses. Today, Ginebra San Miguel is considered as one of the country’s most respected and iconic brands and has become part of Philippine history, culture and tradition.

Ginebra's 185TH Anniversary

As a brand patronized for more than nine generations, Filipinos celebrated Ginebra San Miguel’s 185th anniversary this year as One Ginebra Nation.

True to its One Ginebra Nation theme, the event featured food and special gin cocktails prepared with ingredients from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Chef Rolando Laudico created sumptuous dishes to pair perfectly with the gin concoctions of top mixologists.

Watch how Pia and Sue introduced during the event:

Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, GSM Blue endorser, actress/singer Sue Ramirez and GSM Premium Gin ambassador, comedian/writer Alex Calleja prepared elevated Ginebra San Miguel drink mixes with the world-class mixologists.

Here is Sue's turn on the stage:

Kalel Demetrio paid tribute to Luzon with his Beautiful With A Heart gin concoction, made with Kamias juice and Blue Sampaguita spritz. Enzo Lim created the Carabao Cocktail that highlighted the sweet Mangoes of Visayas. Mindanao’s Tablea and Durian was mixed beautifully in Icy Mariñas’ Shalalala.

While everyone enjoyed the free-flowing gin cocktails and delicious food, the highlight of the night was a musical spectacle chronicling the 185 years of Ginebra San Miguel.

Watch how Pia made and tasted the drink made only for her:

Directed by award-winning director Rommel Ramilo and starring Miss Saigon alumnus, Gerald Santos, the venue was transformed into a theater and the guests were treated to outstanding performances showcasing Ginebra San Miguel in the different periods of Philippine history. Adding excitement to the program, the brand endorsers surprised the crowd with their participation in the show.

The One Ginebra Nation

Throughout this 185-year journey, Ginebra San Miguel has certainly been there in good and bad times, being one with the people.

More highlights of the events below:

“Ginebra San Miguel mirrors the resilience and the never-say-die spirit of the Filipinos. As the pioneering gin in the Philippines, we take pride in its legacy because the story of Ginebra San Miguel is the story of the Filipino people,” said Ron C. Molina, Ginebra San Miguel Marketing Manager.

The World Gin Day festivity was just the beginning of the One Ginebra Nation Tour. Gin lovers can look forward to promos and special Ginebra San Miguel packages in selected bars nationwide and by checking out www.oneginebranation.com. Moreover, be on the lookout for the One Ginebra Nation Truck touring the country with special treats.

The event concluded with exclusive one-on-one interviews with the celebrities. Here is Pia's interview talking about her choice of "Darna" and her bet for the next Bb. Pilipinas. Let's watch this:

For 185 Years, Ginebra San Miguel has been with the Filipino people no matter what. Today, across the nation, we toast as One Ginebra Nation.

Once more congratulations Ginebra San Miguel! Wishing you more and more success on the coming days! We are one with world in the celebration of #WorldGinDay. We are truly #OneGinebraNation! Cheers! 06/11/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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MayWard, Inigo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, and Jerico Rosales Perform at the ‘IslaFest’ Fusion Festival

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Inigo Pascual, Angeline Quinto, Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, and Jericho Rosales will share the stage with the Japanese artists at the first ever Filipino-Japanese fusion festival

Some of the best Filipino artists come together for a momentous celebration, as the Philippine Expo Organizing Committee and TFC bring the first Filipino-Japanese fusion festival, the “IslaFest”, happening on June 14 to 16 at the Ueno Park, in Tokyo, Japan.

Different Filipino artists will be sharing the stage with the Japanese artists on each day of the festival. Let us get to know the Filipino artists who will represent the country in each day of the festival.

Inigo

Inigo continues to make his own mark in the industry, getting away from the shadow of his father Piolo Pascual. One of his breaks in the industry is when he became the first Filipino Billboard Philippines chart-topper for his song “Dahil Sa’Yo” in 2017. Inigo since then released a series of hit singles, with the latest, is his collaboration with Chinese-Australian YouTube star Wengie for the song “Mr. Nice Guy” which now has over two million views on YouTube. Catch Inigo’s performance on June 14.

Angeline Quinto

Angeline Quinto first won the hearts of the many when she was named grand champion for the talent contest “Star Power: Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar” in 2011. With her powerful voice, Angeline’s star shined even brighter and eventually was dubbed as the Philippines’ Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs, since most of her hits were used in ABS-CBN’s different TV series like “Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin” and “Kunin Mo na Ang Lahat sa Akin”. Be mesmerized by her powerful voice on June 15, during the MOR Global Pop Icon regional finals.

Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber

Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber first gained a following when they were still inside the famous blue house for the “Pinoy Big Brother Teens: Lucky Season 7” in 2016. Since then, their fans have been supporting their projects after their PBB stint, like their first TV series, “La Luna Sangre” which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, and their first starring film, “Loving in Tandem” with Kisses Delavin and Marco Gallo. Recently, the two young artists released their respective singles—Maymay for the song “Kakyanin Kaya” and Edward for the song “No One Else”. Get to hear them perform their original hits live on June 16.

Jericho Rosales

Heartthrob Jericho Rosales grew up in the industry and made a name for himself after joining a talent search in a noontime show. Since then, he worked on his acting skills and has starred in several TV shows like “Pangako Sa’yo”, “The Legal Wife”, and the recently concluded “Halik”. Over the years, Jericho has also proven his talent in singing, and recently released a new single titled “Hardin” which was used in his series “Halik”. Get ready to be swooned by Jericho on June 16 as he performs his own hits and covers of some well-loved songs.

DJ Jhai Ho and DJ Kisses

People often only hear their voices over the radio when they listen to MOR Philippines, but this time, MOR DJ Jhai Ho and DJ Kisses spread their happy vibes to everyone as they host the second day of the upcoming “IslaFest” Filipino-Japanese fusion festival, with DJ Jhai Ho also hosting the third and last day of the festival.

Get the best experience of watching these Filipino artists live by availing the VIP ticket that costs ¥6,000, which is sold per day. Buy your VIP ticket online via http://ktxglobal.abs-cbn.com. The tickets are also available via the ticket resellers: WorldCom International (03-6868-3880/080-4347-6888/070-5561-1881/0907-402-8777), MTrend (03-5413-6315), and New Nene’s Kitchen (03-6903-9775).

For more details about the event, visit www.mytfc.com. You may also visit and like facebook.com/TFCJapan. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas and follow @KapamilyaTFC and KapamilyaGlobalPR on Twitter and Instagram. 06/07/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Cignal Brings Fresh New Season of Blue Ant Entertainment's "Siren"

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Cignal subscribers are in for a treat starting 1 June 2019 as they will now have access to Blue Ant Entertainment’s wide range of programms. The general entertainment channel will be on Cignal channel 120 where viewers can enjoy hit series and shows airing same day and express from the U.S. including Siren, Bull, FBI, Charmed, The InBetween and dailies including Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Blue Ant Entertainment also airs the biggest award shows LIVE from the US including the recently concluded Billboard Music Awards, and other top award shows such as The Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards and American Music Awards.

The month of June is packed with an exciting lineup for viewers to enjoy. Our beloved mermaid Ryn is coming back with fresh episodes of Siren season 2. The series explores the world of mermaids, far from the sweet, enchanting creatures viewers have seen before.

The coastal town of Bristol Cove, once known for being home to mermaids, is turned upside down when the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true. The series stars Alex Roe (“The 5th Wave”) as Ben, a bright marine biologist who finds himself drawn to Ryn, a mysterious new girl in town played by Eline Powell (“Game of Thrones”), Fola Evans-Akingbola (“An American Exorcism”) stars as Maddie, also a marine biologist who works with Ben, Ian Verdun (“Life’s a Drag”) stars as Xander, a deep sea fisherman on a quest to uncover the truth; and Rena Owen (“Star Wars” Episodes II and III) as Helen, the town eccentric who seems to know more about the mermaids than she lets on.

Blue Ant Entertainment’s newest crime-thriller The InBetween airs express from the U.S. every Friday, 10:35 PM. The story revolves around Cassie (Harriet Dyer) who was born with a gift – though she may call it a curse. She can see and communicate with the dead through her supernatural visions that can help them with their unresolved problems and provide vital clues to detectives Tom Hackett (Paul Blackthorne) and Damien Asante (Justin Cornwell) as they race against the clock to solve some of Seattle’s most challenging cases.

The general entertainment channel also airs blockbuster movies on Thursdays at 9:45PM. This June, the blockbuster movie line-up are Jurassic Park III starring Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni; The Bourne Legacy featuring Jeremy Renner; Rowan Atkinson’s Bean; and The Chronicles of Riddick with Vin Diesel.

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Shopee Releases Official Statement Regarding the Blackpink's #ShopeeScam

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Shopee released an official statement regarding the alleged #ShopeeScam involving the recent Blackpink Meet and Greet.

Here is the said Official Statement:

"All of us at Shopee would like to sincerely apologize to users and fans of Shopee and BLACKPINK for the issues involving the Shopee x BLACKPINK meet-and-greet today in Manila.

The event fell short of the high standards that Shopee users and BLACKPINK fans expect, and we hear our community’s feedback loud and clear.

Although we took immediate steps as soon as we discovered our errors to ensure the rightful winners of our contest could claim their prizes, we know that the entire process caused confusion, disappointment, and upset for many Shopee users and BLACKPINK fans.

We are reaching out to all those affected by this issue, and we are also taking steps to ensure that such an incident does not occur again in the future."

Hope that everything will be alright. 06/07/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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GMA Network Urges Mega Manila Viewers to Rescan Digital TV Box Now

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GMA Network urges Mega Manila viewers to rescan their digital TV boxes immediately to continue watching and to find GMA and GMA News TV much faster when channel surfing.

To rescan, just follow these simple steps:

Press “Menu” and go to “Settings”
Under “Installation”, press “Factory Default” and enter the password on the dialogue box (for example: 0-0-0-0)
Select “YES” to confirm Factory Default
Choose “Auto Search” or “Auto Scan” then press “OK”
Wait for the auto scan to be completed or until “Search Completed” appears on the screen then press “OK” or “Exit”
Search for GMA and GMA News TV using the up and down buttons of the remote control

Cable and satellite subscribers do not need to rescan.

For more information, contact 462-8177 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.,

emailsignalreception@gmanetwork.com, visit facebook.com/gmatvsignal, or log on to www.gmanetwork.com/digitalhowto. 06/04/2019 (TV Series Craze)

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Meet the Casts of the Newest Thriller TV Series "The InBetween"

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Check out the profiles of the cast of the newest Blue Ant Entertainment's thriller TV series "The In Between." Here they go:

HARRIET DYER as Cassie Bedford

Harriet Dyer stars as Cassie Bedford in Blue Ant Entertainment’s new paranormal drama, “The InBetween.”

Dyer has worked extensively in her native Australia in film, television and theater, earning numerous awards and accolades. Her performance in the critically acclaimed drama series “Love Child” earned her both a 2016 Logie Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and two 2015 Logie Award nominations – the Graham Kennedy Award for Outstanding Newcomer and Most Popular New Talent.

Dyer’s film work includes “Killing Ground,” which premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2016, and “Down Under,” which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival. She also starred in the feature film “Ruben Guthrie,” which opened the 2015 Sydney Film Festival.

Television credits include several Australian series, including “Hyde and Seek,” “Black Comedy,” “Rake,” “No Activity,” “Janet King,” “A Moody Christmas,” “Micro Nation” and “Packed to the Rafters.”

Dyer has worked extensively on the stage in Australia. She received the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role for “Machinal” with the Sydney Theatre Company and was nominated for the same award for her role in “The School for Wives” with the Bell Shakespeare Company.

PAUL BLACKTHORNE as Tom Hackett

Paul Blackthorne stars as Tom Hackett in Blue Ant Entertainment’s new paranormal drama “The InBetween.”

The British-born actor, director, producer and philanthropist most recently starred as Capt. Quentin Lance in the hit series “Arrow.” He is also well known for his starring role as Harry Dresden in “The Dresden Files.”

Early in his career, Blackthorne starred in the Oscar-nominated film “Lagaan” as the villainous Capt. Russell. During the film’s 2002 Los Angeles-based Oscar campaign, he landed his first American television role in the John Wells hospital drama “Presideo Med.” Blackthorne also portrayed Stephen Saunders in season three of “24” and starred in “Lipstick Jungle,” opposite Brooke Shields.

Other U.S. TV work includes “Deadwood,” “ER,” “Necessary Roughness,” “Monk,” “Burn Notice,” “CSI,” “CSI Miami,” “Medium” and the Steven Spielberg-produced paranormal thriller “The River.” Film credits include “Dumb and Dumber to,” “Four Corners of Suburbia,” “Special,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Daisy Winters.”

Blackthorne’s 2013 directorial debut, “This American Journey,” follows him as he travels across America in the wake of the 2008 economic crash interviewing Americans about the state of the country and their hopes for its future.

Blackthorne teamed up with Arsenal and Wales soccer player Aaron Ramsey in 2016 to launch the “Save the Rhino Vietnam” T-shirt campaign. All proceeds from this campaign were donated to Save the Rhino International.

Blackthorne is an accomplished photographer. His first photo exhibition, “Fish Heads and Other Things,” took place in London in 2000 and raised money for Greenpeace. This was followed by “Bollywood Backpack” in 2002, which raised money for the Gujarat Indian earthquake victims. His next exhibition, “Delhi to Manhattan,” was presented at Tibet House in New York in 2009. This chronicled his trek through the Himalayan Tibetan communities of India and his meeting with His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Dharmsala. Proceeds from this exhibition were donated to the Tibetan children’s villages of Dharamsala.

Blackthorne was born in Shropshire, England in 1969. His acting career began at 12 at the Edinburgh Festival and London West End with the National Youth Music Theater. Blackthorne studied the Spiritual Psychology of Acting in London from 1996-98 with acclaimed teacher John Osborne-Hughes.

JUSTIN CORNWELL as Damien Asante

Justin Cornwell stars as Damian Asante in Blue Ant Entertainment’s new paranormal drama “The InBetween.”

Cornwell recently appeared in the TNT series “I Am the Night.” He also co-starred in the TV series “Training Day” and the feature film “We Are Boats.” Additional roles include “Empire” and “Chicago P.D,” among others.

Cornwell studied theater at the University of Louisville and began his professional acting career at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

In addition to acting, Cornwell is also an avid singer, rapper and songwriter.

ANNE-MARIE JOHNSON as Lieutenant Elizabeth Swanstrom

Anne-Marie Johnson plays Lt. Swanstrom on Blue Ant Entertainment’s new paranormal drama “The InBetween.”

A Los Angeles native and UCLA graduate, Johnson enjoys a very busy career that includes work on television and film. Johnson starred in several successful series, including “In the Heat of the Night,” “What’s Happening Now,” “In Living Color” and “Melrose Place,” among others. For five seasons, she portrayed Congresswoman Bobbie Latham on the hit military drama “JAG,” followed with a role as Sharon Upton Farley on the hit comedy “Girlfriends.”

Johnson also starred as Donna Cabonna on the hit series “That’s So Raven” and had a recurring role on Tyler Perry’s hit comedy “House of Payne.”

More recently Johnson guest-starred in multiple hit shows, including “Leverage,” “Fairly

Legal,” “NCIS,” “Bones,” “Murder in the First,” “Chasing Life,” “Pretty Little Liars,” “Children’s Hospital,” “Castle,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Reverie,” and had recurring roles on “Days of Our

Lives,” “NCIS: LA,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Ten Years Later” and “Imposters.” She also enjoyed a recurring role on the drama series “For the People” as Sen. Melora Knox.

Johnson’s feature credits include “Hollywood Shuffle,” “Strictly Business,” “I’m Gonna Git U Sucka,” “Robot Jox,” “True Identity,” “Down in the Delta,” “Pursuit of Happiness,” “L.A. Riots,” “Spectacular,” “About Fifty” and “Sister Code.”

Johnson represented the Screen Actors Guild as a national board member and four-term vice president from 1997-2013. She was recently honored with the prestigious 2016 Ralph

Morgan Award, which is SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles’ highest honor.

Extremely active in her community and with law enforcement efforts, Johnson has worked with the LAPD since 2015 to create, co-produce and direct a series of public service announcements. She has served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the LAWPOA Symposium for several years. She was also recently honored with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Rosa Parks Award and was named the 2017 Silver Lake Woman of the Year by Congressman Adam Schiff.

Johnson was recently reelected to an at-large board seat and named co-chair of the governing board for her Neighborhood Council.

CINDY LUNA as Detective Maria Salinas

Cindy Luna stars as Det. Maria Salinas in Blue Ant Entertainment’s new paranormal drama “The InBetween.”

Born in Miami, Luna is a first-generation American with strong ties to her Columbian heritage. She began modeling in her early teens and eventually transitioned to an acting career in television. Her first major role came with Telemundo’s “Mas Sabe El Diablo.”

Additional television credits include “NCIS: LA,” “Castle,” “Once Upon a Time” and “Gang Related,” as well as “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

She also enjoyed recurring roles in “Still the King” and “The Last Ship.”

Luna is strongly committed to her family values and is involved with women’s support groups, particularly those that help women involved in drug trafficking.

CHAD JAMES BUCHANAN as Will Gallagher

Chad James Buchanan stars as Will Gallagher in Blue Ant Entertainment’s new paranormal drama “The InBetween.”

Buchanan previously enjoyed a recurring role on the Marvel series “The Inhumans.” He also appeared as a series regular on Lee Daniels’ “Star.”

Catch The InBetween every Friday, 10:35PM, starting May 31, express from the U.S., on Blue Ant Entertainment, available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Cignal channel 120, and Cablelink channel 37.05/31/2019 (TV Series Craze)