Star Powerhouse

Primetime King Coco Martin and Kapamilya actress Julia Montes are set to take kids and families on a special adventure on Easter Sunday (April 5) in the continuation of their “Wansapanataym” special “Yamishita’s Treasures.”

ABS-CBN recently scored two international nods as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) clinched a nomination from International Emmy Awards 2013, while “Wansapanataym” was named finalist in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2013. Upholding 60 years of greatness of Philippine television, “MMK” is nominated in the Best Drama Series category for its episodes titled “Manika” (starring Jane Oineza and Angel Aquino) and “Pulang Laso” (starring Carlo Aquino and Joem Bascon), which were both directed by Nuel Naval. “MMK” is the only nominated TV program from the Philippines. Meanwhile, “Wansapanataym’s” episode titled “Number One Father and Son” is finalist under ABU Prizes 2013’s Television Special Jury Prizes-Children’s category. The Sponky Villarin-directed episode starred Kapamilya child wonder Zaijian Jaranilla and Epy Quizon. The 41st International Emmy Awards Gala will happen on November 25 at Hilton New York Hotel; while the finals of ABU Prizes 2013 will take place on October ...

ABS-CBN’s award-winning fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapanataym” continues to win the hearts of TV viewers every week as it shares stories with valuable lessons for the whole family. According to the data of Kantar Media last Saturday (June 15), the ‘Doggy Daddy Doggy’ episode of “Wansapanataym” grabbed the third spot in the list of overall TV programs in the country with 28.7% national TV ratings, compared to its rival program in GMA “Vampire Ang Daddy Ko” which only got 18.9%. Meanwhile, “Wansapanataym” will treat TV viewers with another lesson-filled episode, one entitled “Dolly Daldal,” this Saturday (June 22). Kapamilya child star Alyanna Angeles will play the role of Dolly, a talkative girl who always says what’s on her mind and does not care if she hurts others’ feelings with her words. Because of this, Dolly gets into trouble after one of the people she insulted punishes her. Will Dolly learn to think before she speaks when she experiences how painful it is to be treated by...