Star Powerhouse

Summer fever is on in “ASAP 18’s” ‘best of the best’ episode this Easter Sunday (March 31) with the world-class performances of two of the powerful women in showbiz namely, Angel Locsin and Janine Tugonon. “ASAP 18” brings the best vacation ever with the reunion of ASAP main hosts Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Kuh Ledesma, Ariel Rivera, and Richard Gomez; and The Hunks Piolo Pascual, Diether Ocampo, Amir Agassi, Bernard Palanca, and Jericho Rosales. ASAP Boyfriendz Daniel Padilla, Khalil Ramos, and Enrique Gil are also set for a hot production number that girls will surely enjoy. Also watch out for the grand farewell of “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso” cast to be led by Jessy Mendiola, Matteo Guidicelli, and Denise Laurel. Get ready for a string of special production numbers from Kapamilya teen stars Kathryn Bernardo, Ella Cruz, Miles Ocampo, Janella Salvador, Jerome Ponce, Francis Magundayao, Marco Gumabao, and Dominic Roque; and the Kanto Bo...

After recently proving his charm in the box-office, the country’s hottest young actor-singer Daniel Padilla is set to conquer the Big Dome on April 30 (Tuesday) for his post-birthday concert that will unleash the ‘old school rocker’ side of him. According to Daniel, who will celebrate his 18th birthday on April 26, his first-ever concert is dedicated to everyone who supports him. “I’ll do everything to make the show successful,” said Daniel who will introduce his favorite ‘old school rock’ music to his young supporters. “This concert is my gift to my fans. It’s my way of saying thank you to all the support they have given me. We’ll just enjoy on that day.” Fresh from the box-office success of his and Kathryn Bernardo’s first movie team-up “Must Be…Love” and the multiple awards that his song “Nasa ‘Yo Na Ang Lahat” bagged from the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2013, Star Records’ platinum-selling recording artist will go all-out for his concert, together with some of the closes...

Mojito and Long Island T.G.I.Friday’s, the first American casual dining chain in the Philippines is celebrating a sizzling start to the summer with a new bar menu. The updated bar list includes a wide array of affordable drinks such as the Ultimate drinks, beer on tap at P60, local bottled beer at P75 and beer by the bucket for only P350. Cocktails will also be available starting from P125, and includes staples such as the Long Island Tea, Bahama Mama, Kamikaze, and 77 Sunset Strip. To cool down for the scorching summer, the Refillable Mojito is also continuing its run as one of bar’s most popular offerings, available everyday at only P295. The new beverage menu features concoctions to fit every bar personality, whether you’re the life of the party or just winding after work. To entice patrons to let loose and enjoy the distinct T.G.I.Friday’s atmosphere, the T.G.I Friday’s Red Card will be available by first week of April, which is a passport for a buy-one, take-one on cocktail...

1. "ON THE JOB (OTJ)" / star cinema and reality entertainment -- piolo pascual, gerald anderson, shaina magdayao, joey marquez, joel torre, directed by Erik Matti 2. "IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN" / star cinema -- john lloyed cruz and sarah geronimo, introducing: isabelle daza, directed by cathy garcia molina (opens march 30) 3. "MY LADY BOSS" / gma films and regal entertainment -- marian rivera and richard gutierrez, directed by Jade Castro 4. "KUNG FU DIVAS" / reality entertainment -- marian rivera and ai-ai delas alas, directed by Onat Diaz (co-produced by marian, ai-ai, direk onat) 5. "RAKETEROS" / heaven's best (of mayor herbert bautista) and viva films -- herbert bautista, ogie alcasid, dennis padilla, and andrew e, also starring joey marquez, cherry pie picache, and janice de belen, directed by Randy Santiago 6. "NAGALIT ANG BUWAN SA HABA NG GABI" / viva films -- cristine reyes, andi eigenmann, dina bonnevie, gabby c...

ABS-CBN’s no.1 family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak” keeps everyone at the edge of their seats with the non-stop confrontational scenes between the well-loved characters of primetime princesses Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador. In fact, based on the data from Kantar Media last Monday (March 18), “Ina Kapatid Anak” garnered 32.2% national TV ratings, beating two rival teleseryes in GMA namely “Indio” that only got 19% and the pilot episode of “Mundo Mo’y Akin,” which only scored 16.2% national TV ratings. With the tight competition between Celyn (Kim) and Margaux (Maja), who will emerge as the real winner? Continue to follow the country’s no.1 family drama series, “Ina Kapatid Anak,” 8:15pm, after “Juan dela Cruz” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

In previous interviews, former Rivermaya frontman Jason Fernandez admitted being abandoned by his Cypriot father at a young age. In fact, after his stint in the band, he flew to Cyprus to meet his father. This Holy Week, Jason was tapped by CBN Asia to be one of the lead stars of their Good Friday presentation – Tanikala presents Ama Namin, which also stars Mike Tan, Diva Montalba, and Tricia Amper. It will air this March 29, 5 p.m., on GMA 7. Jason can very well relate to his role Arthur, an artist whose father had to leave him to work abroad when he was very young. “The role is something very close to home,” adds Jason. “I hope people will be blessed, and inspired with this special Lenten Presentation.” The episode talks about the lives of three friends whose lives were greatly affected by their respective relationships with their fathers. Ama Namin is written by Icko Gonzales, Don Gonzales and Gin Sardea and is directed by Icko Gonzales, John Valdez-Tan, and Derrek Adapo...

Richard Poon has released multi-platinum albums over the years, making him the country’s premiere Big Band Crooner. This 2013, Richard has decided to make a bold move – to return to pop and join Universal Records, the country’s largest independent record label. Richard joins Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Billy Crawford, JayR in the elite roster of Universal Records of prime male singers. Richard’s first album with Universal Records will be out in a few weeks.

Pacific X-Treme Combat general manager EJ Calvo delivered on his promise to start the year with a bang as PXC staged its eighth mixed martial arts event in the Philippines and 35th overall last Feb. 16 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. In the first of possibly four events this year in the country, the PXC treated Filipino MMA junkies to nine equally electrifying fights highlighted by the successful title defense of lightweight champion Harris ‘The Hitman’ Sarmiento. “PXC 35 only solidifies the reign of PXC as the premiere MMA company in Asia Pacific,” Calvo said. “The nine fights we had so far gave MMA fans here in the Philippines something to remember and will definitely make them come back for more PXC events.” Coming off a disappointing first-round loss to PXC featherweight superstar Mark Striegl last November, Sarmiento moved back to his natural weight class and retained his 155-pound title belt at the expense of Isaiah Ordiz. The victory was expected from t...

Unitel took a big risk when they chose young theater and TV actress Tippy Dos Santos to play the young romantic lead in the musical movie I DoBidooBidoo, alongside Sam Concepcion. The movie is the film debut of Tippy. The risk paid off big time and now Tippy is nominated as Best New Female Actress by the Star Awards for Movies for her outstanding portrayal in the movie. "To be casted in Idobidoobidoo alone was already such a big blessing, I got to work with such a brilliant and very nice director, direk Chris Martinez, and I was able to work with the most talented people in the industry, My Dad Tito Gary, Mommy Zsazsa, Tita Uge, Tito Ogie and others, but to also be nominated for an award, is just an even bigger gift,” says Tippy. “I am not expecting anything, but to be nominated is already a prize for me. Idobidoobidoo is nominated for more than 10 awards, so I am really thankful that I was chosen to be part of that landmark film.” Currently, Tippy tapes for ABS-CBN teen comedy ...