After the Rain: GMA's tribute to the victims of typhoons
Ipapalabas sa December 13 sa Sunday Night Box-Office (SNBO) ang GMA Christmas special entitled, “After the Rain: A Hopeful Christmas with Regine." The musical-documentary concert gives tribute to the Filipino spirit that has remained resilient despite the onslaught of typhoons which tremendously affected the lives of many of our kababayans.
"Maganda 'yung concept ng show kasi 'yung audience noong concert, 'yung mga victims ng typhoon," Asia's Songbird, said Ms. Regine Velasquez to iGMA.
After the Rain, is a two-hour musical-documentary featuring three heartwarming and inspiring ‘Ondoy’ stories. The concert was attended by 800 victims from the typhoon-devastated cities and provinces such as Rizal, Laguna, Pasig, Marikina and Pangasinan. Sinundo sila from evacuation centers and transported to GMA Network's Studio 7 for a special dinner party before the show.
"They picked three stories, and then each story iso-showcase nila 'yun [through a video presentation] and then there is a song pertaining to that story. Ganun siya all throughout," kuwento ni Regine about the concept of the event.
GMA Network's award-winning primetime news anchors Mel Tianco and Mike Enriquez, together with Kapuso prime time royalties Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, will share inspiring words and feelings of admiration for the typhoon victims’ courage and resilience amidst the disasters.
The country's top singers, led by Regine, performed on stage while stories about losing loved ones, of unsung heroes, and tales of survival, hope, happy endings, and gratitude unfold. Others who gave heartwarming performances were Jaya, Kuh Ledesma, Pops Fernandez, JayR, Kyla and La Diva plus the UP Concert Chorus.
"They appreciated naman the show and 'yung gesture din ng GMA to make them think na ‘Okay lang 'yan, kaya ninyo 'yan.’ Gusto natin pataasin kahit papaano ang morale nila kasi obviously hindi naman natin sila matutulungan forever and eventually they need to move forward. Siyempre they need to pick up the pieces. In the meantime eto tayo, try nating magpasaya," said Regine.
At the end of the show, the audience received their special Christmas presents with the help of some sponsors and the GMA Kapuso Foundation.
Sa pagtatapos ng exclusive interview ng iGMA kay Ms. Regine, she left a special message to the victims of “Ondoy" and “Pepeng."
"I hope that the show will be able to help you move on. To pick up the pieces kasi wala naman na tayong choice eh. Eto na 'yun, so isipin na lang natin na merong reason kung bakit nandidito pa rin tayo. Kasi siyempre maraming nawalan--hindi lang ng mga bagay, pati ng mahal sa buhay. Isipin na lang natin na God always has a reason. Sana makaahon tayo sa matinding tragedy na ito," pag-asam niya.
Don’t miss the telecast of this special musical-documentary concert filled with hope and love. After The Rain: A Hopeful Christmas with Regine will air this Sunday, December 13 on GMA-7's SNBO.
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Judy Ann, Claudine rivalry in the offing?

Source: Fionna Acaba, abs-cbnnews.com
Judy Ann “Judai” Santos was surprised to hear about Claudine Barretto’s transfer to another network.
As to whether or not the network transfer will stir up their rivalry issues again, Judai replied: “Kahit saan naman may competition. And it’s okay as long as it is a healthy competition. Ang mahalaga at the end of the day hindi nawawala yung pagiging magkaibigan namin.”
Judai said that she still hopes she can work with Claudine again.
“Hanggang ngayon nagdadasal pa din ako na sana dumating ang panahon na magkasama kami sa isang project. Maraming pwedeng mangyari, marami pang pwede magbago uli. Maraming posibilidad kaya hindi malayong mangyari ‘yung mga ganung bagay,” she said.
Meanwhile, Santos also defended her husband Ryan Agoncillo over the latter’s appearances in other networks.
She said: “Wala naman exclusive contract si Ryan with ABS-CBN, so okay lang naman ‘yun. Tsaka ‘yun talaga yung gusto niyang gawin, hosting. Dun talaga siya magaling.”
She said that as husband and wife, they support each other in every decision they make.
She also clarified the issue that just because Agoncillo has a lot of projects lined-up than her, there is a competition between the two of them.
“Bago pa man kami ikasal, talagang nakilala na kami sa kanya-kanya naming pangalan, siya bilang Ryan Agoncillo, magaling na host at ako isang simpleng artista. Tsaka dun naman talaga magaling si Ryan, sa pagho-host. Pero napatunayan rin naman niya na kaya niya umarte like sa Pieta ‘di ba?” she said.
Santos also disagreed with the idea that once an actress is already married, she loses her “market value.”
“I don’t think so. Bakit naman si Ate Shawie (Sharon Cuneta)? Bakit naman si Ate Vi (Vilma Santos)? Hanggang ngayon nandiyan pa rin sila,” she said.
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Claudine Barretto is now a Kapuso star

Source: Fidel Jimenez, gmanews.tv
Certified Kapuso star na si Claudine Barretto matapos siyang pumirma ng kontrata sa GMA Network nitong Miyerkules. Ayon sa aktres, excited na siyang magsimula sa kanyang mga magiging proyekto.
Mainit na tinanggap ng mga pinuno ng GMA Network si Claudine kasama ang kanyang mga magulang sa pagpirma ng kontrata. Makakasama na ni Claudine ang kanyang mister na si Raymart Santiago na isang ring Kapuso star, ayon kay entertainment reporter Lhar Santiago.
Nandoon sa pirmahan ng kontrata sina GMA Network president, chairman at CEO Atty. Felipe L Gozon; GMA Network executive vice president at COO Gilberto Duavit Jr; GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar at GMA vice president for entertainment television Wilma Galvante.
Sa Chika Minute ng GMA News 24 Oras nitong Miyerkules, sinabi ni Claudine na naninibago siya pero masayang-masaya sa kanyang pagiging Kapuso star.
“Parang naninibago pero I think ang pinakanangunguna sa lahat ng nararamdaman ko ngayon yung excitement, at the same time yung excited talaga ako dahil alam kong magaganda ang mga nakahelerang projects to me, and at the same time makakasama ko ang asawa ko," pahayag ng mahusay na aktres.
Sinabi sa ulat na walang mahabang negosasyon na nangyari sa pagpirma ni Claudine ng kontrata sa GMA 7 na nagsimula sa bago niyang pelikula.
“Claudine has a movie with viva and they offered us to co-produce it, so sabi namin wow! Dream come true to have a movie with Claudine, we never thought we could do a movie with Claudine," ayon kay Annette Gozon- Abrogar.
Maging si Claudine ay inamin na mabilis ang mga pangyayari at nitong Martes lang nagkaroon ng usapan na pipirma na sila ng kontrata sa GMA Network building.
“Kami’y tuwang tuwa na naging Kapuso na siya sapagkat hindi naman kaila sa lahat na magaling na artista si Claudine," pahayag ni Atty Felipe L Gozon.
“Ang masasabi ko lang e sa wakas…si Claudine ay maraming tagahanga na mga Kapuso isa na ako roon. Hindi naman kaila na si Raymart ay Kapuso rin so welcome to the family. We’re very proud and happy na Kapuso ka na ngayon at excited na excited tayong lahat sa mga nakahilerang project para kay Claudine," pagbati naman ni Mr Gilberto Duavit.
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No Intl Emmy plum for RP
The country's 3 nominees at the 37th International Emmy Awards were unsuccessful in their bid to bring home the prizes during the gala event at Hilton New York Hotel Monday night (US time).
Actress Angel Locsin, who was nominated for her performance as a she-wolf in ABS-CBN teleserye "Lobo," failed to grab the best actress award.
In a phone interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Locsin’s talent manager Becky Aguila, who was with the actress during the awards night in New York, said the Filipino actress lost to Julie Walters (A Short Stay in Switzerland, BBC, United Kingdom).
Two other nominees from the Philippines - ABS-CBN's "Kahit Isang Saglit" (A Time For Us) and GMA Network’s “Magdusa Ka” – were also unsuccessful. The two television series have been nominated under the telenovela category. The prize was given to Brazil’s “India-A Love Story.”
Even though Locsin did not win the prize, Aguila said “it was a very nice, wonderful and memorable experience for her.”
Aguila added that her ward was very proud to represent the Philippines in the prestigious competition.
Crowd favorite
Locsin is the second Filipina to be nominated under the best actress category in the competition. In 1989, Tessie Tomas was nominated for her role as former first lady Imelda Marcos in “A Dangerous Life.”
Aguila shared that Locsin was one of the crowd favorites in the red carpet. She was also the youngest nominee, according to the talent manager.
“She really stands out dahil ang ganda ng long gown niya. Everyone is staring at her. Everybody is staring at her gown,” Aguila added.
The actress’ gown was designed by Michael Cinco and is said to be worth P1 million, Aguila said. The gown weighs almost 6 kilos, with a lot of beads and Swarovski crystals.
Prior to the awards night, Locsin told ABS-CBN North America News Bureau that she was not expecting anything. She said she was happy just to be recognized by an international award giving body.
“Para sa akin hindi nagtatapos yan dito. Bilang artista, isang chapter pa lang ito. After nito move on ka, mag-research ka ulit sa bago mong character. Pero siyempre nakatulong ito para ma-inspire ka pa,” she added.
Gala event
According to the Web site of International Emmy Awards, the winners came from 6 countries across Europe, Asia and South America.
Nominees from the United Kingdom won in 5 out of 10 categories. This year, Brazil made history by taking home their first ever International Emmy Award for telenovela “India-A Love Story.”
A thousand international entertainment professionals and media executives attended the gala event, which was hosted by UK television star Graham Norton.
Presenters included Ed Westwick, Edie Falco, Alexa Chung, Moby, Katharine McPhee, Rachel Roy, Stephanie March, Keke Palmer, Matt Bomer, Matthew Rhys, Paul Schulze, Paula Zahn, Barbara Walters and Henry Kissinger.
“We congratulate tonight’s winners for their outstanding achievements. All the nominated programs and performances are a true inspiration for all of us in the industry and for audiences worldwide,” said academy president and chief executive officer Bruce Paisner.
Sir David Frost was also presented with the 2009 International Emmy Founders Award by legendary journalist Barbara Walters. Frost is one of the preeminent television figures of the 20th century, producing and hosting shows for more than 40 years.
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La Diva Will Sing Philippines National Anthem on Pacquiao's Fight

The GMA 7 pop girl group is composed of “Pinoy Pop Superstar” champions Jonalyn Viray (soprano), Aicelle Santos (alto) and Maricris Garcia (mezzo-soprano).
The three singers, will sing the country’s national anthem in Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s much anticipated showdown with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto on which is dubbed "FIREPOWER" on November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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37th International Emmy Awards, Philippines Have 3 Nominees
The prestigious international tv award giving body nominated: GMA Network's "Magdusa Ka" and "Kahit Isang Saglit," a co-production of ABS-CBN and Malaysia's Double Vision SDN BHD, battling in the same category.
While actress Angel Locsin was nominated for her role in ABS-CBN drama "Lobo" with the English title "The Wolf".
See the full list of nominees after the jump...
37th INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS NOMINEES
ARTS PROGRAMMING
Mamonas Assassinas – All My Life
TV Globo
Brazil
The Mona Lisa Curse
Oxford Film & Television for Channel 4
United Kingdom
Ode to Joy: 10,000 Voice Resound!
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
Japan
Seven Gates of Jerusalem
TVP SA / Platige Image
Poland
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR
Robert de Hoog
Skin
Humanist Broadcasting Foundation / IJswater Films
The Netherlands
Chen Li
Ultimate Rescue
China Movie Channel
PR China
Óscar Olivares
Capadocia
HBO Latin America Originals
Mexico
Ben Whishaw
Criminal Justice
BBC
United Kingdom
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS
Emma De Caunes
Night Birds
CHEZ WAM
France
Angel Locsin
The Wolf
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
The Philippines
Cecilia Suárez
Capadocia
HBO Latin America Originals
Mexico
Julie Walters
A Short Stay in Switzerland
BBC
United Kingdom
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Dustbin Baby
Kindle Entertainment
United Kingdom
Lharn Poo Koo E-Joo
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
The Little Emperor’s Christmas
TV Globo
Brazil
Mille
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
Denmark
COMEDY
Hoshi Shinichi’s Short Shorts
Telecom Staff for NHK in association with NHK Enterprises
Japan
Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got the Pop Factor…
Phil McIntyre / Goodnight Vienna for Channel 4
United Kingdom
The Slum
TV Globo
Brazil
Turkish for Beginners
Bayerischer Rundfunk / Norddeutscher Rundfunk / Westdeutscher Rundfunk / ARD-Werbung / Hofmann & Voges Entertainment GmbH
Germany
DOCUMENTARY
The Ascent of Money
Chimerica Media for Channel 4
United Kingdom
Cityboy – The Life of Investment Banker Geraint Anderson
United Docs / ECO Media / WDR
Germany
Pancho Villa: Aqui y Alli
The History Channel Latin America / Anima Films
Argentina
Shooting the Messenger
Al Jazeera English
Qatar
DRAMA SERIES
Capadocia
HBO Latin America Originals
Mexico
The Land of the Wind
Korean Broadcasting System
South Korea
The Protectors
Danish Broadcasting Corporation in association with ZDF / NRK / SVT
Denmark
Sokhulu & Partners
Paw Paw Films
South Africa
Spooks
Kudos Film and TV Ltd
United Kingdom
NON-SCRIPTED ENTERTAINMENT
The Amazing Race Asia
Amazing Race Productions Inc. / ABC Studios / SPE Networks – Asia Pte Ltd (AXN Asia) / Sony Pictures Television / ActiveTV Asia Pte Ltd / ActiveTV Pty Ltd
Singapore
Historia Extrema
The History Channel Latin America / Endemol Argentina
Argentina
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
ITV Studios
United Kingdom
The Phone
Park Lane TV Productions
The Netherlands
TELENOVELA
India – A Love Story
TV Globo
Brazil
Magdusa Ka
GMA Network, Inc.
The Philippines
Second Chance
TF1 Production / Fontana
France
A Time for Us
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation / Double Vision SDN BHD
The Philippines
TV MOVIE/MINI-SERIES
Maysa – When the Heart Sings
TV Globo
Brazil
The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall
Talkback Thames for Channel 4
United Kingdom
Ultimate Rescue
China Movie Channel
PR China
The Wolves of Berlin
Ziegler Film GmbH & Co. KG / ZDR
Germany
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Kapuso Network Bagged An Awards In US International Film And Video Festival

Last weekend in the Hollywood, the GMA Kapuso Network grabbed an awards in the recently concluded US International Film and Video Festival.
Here are the awards they've won:
Gold Camera Awards:
Jessica Soho’s Philippine Agenda: Education
(Documentary for Public Issues and Concerns category)
Proudly Filipina (QTV-11)
(Motivational program in the Entertainment category)
Silver Screen Awards:
Arnold Clavio’s Philippine Agenda: Health
(Public Issues and Concerns category)
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
(Documentary/Social Issues category)
Wish Ko Lang
(Entertainment: Motivational category)
Sandra Aguinaldo’s I-Witness documentary “Iskul Ko Number 1″
(Documentary/Social Issues category)
Reporter’s Notebook “Batang Kalakal”
(Documentary/Social Issues category)
Creative Excellence Awards:
100% Pinoy
Reporter’s Notebook’s "Pulong Diablo"
Jay Taruc’s I-Witness documentary “Batang Kalabaw”
Kara David’s I-Witness’ documentary “Gapos”
Kids on Q (QTV-11)
May Trabaho Ka (QTV-11)
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GMA 58th Anniversary New Telebabad Show

GMA's upcoming new telebabad shows:
Ako Si Kim Samsoon starring Regine Velasquez & Mark Anthony Fernandez
Lalola starring Rhian Ramos & JC DeVera
Gagambino starring Dennis Trillo
Survivor Philippines hosted by Paolo Bediones
Codename:Asero starring Richard Gutierrez & Heart Evangelista
Watch the video teaser of upcoming shows:
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Pinoy Idol: The Top 24

After the series of screenings in different provinces and an eliminations here in Manila, now the first Pinoy Idol top 24 was named.
Here are the list that who made it in the TOP 24 with their full name, age and hometown:
Guys
- Daryl Celis (Daryl Jett Celis) - 21, Rizal
- Dio Paolo (Paulo Dio Maghari) - 24, Bacolod City
- Elliot Andal (Eleuterio Andal) - 24, Batangas
- JJ Jr. (Joselindo Pimpino Jr.) - 17, Bataan
- Kid Camaya (Elizalde Camaya) - 24, Quezon City
- Ram Chaves (Ramon Chaves III) - 25, Cagayan de Oro
- Robby Navarro (Roberto Navarro Jr.) - 28, Pampanga
- Rye Estrada (Ryan Estrada) - 28, Iloilo
- Sherwin Marquez (Sherwin Bayangan) - 26, Dagupan
- Toffer Rei (Kristoffer Rei Tragico) - 23, Marikina
- Walton Zerrudo - 25, Laguna
- Warren Antig - 25, Baguio City
Girls
- Bev Ejercito (Beverly Ejercito) - 18, Davao
- Carol Leus (Carol Anne Leus) - 17, Batangas
- Drizzle Muñiz (Drizzle Emerald Muñiz) - 28, Quezon City
- Gretchen Espina - 20, Biliran
- J-Anne Bautista (Jay Anne Bautista) - 21, Pampanga
- Jeni Rawolle (Jenifer Rawolle) - 20, Manila
- Mae Flores (Angeli Mae Flores) - 18, Marikina
- Meryl David (Meryl Consulta David) - 23, Bicol
- Penelope (Penelope Matanguihan) - 16, Batangas
- Regene Ong - 20, Quezon City
- Sue Ellen (Sue Ellen Cubing) - 16, Iloilo
- Vren Villaflor (Vrenilyn Villaflor) - 17, Quezon City
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