Artista april 2014 by Ley Navarro

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Enrique Gil, Julia Barretto and Sam Concepcion in ‘Mirabella’

uporta sa isa’t-isa at hindi karibal ang tingin ni Sam Concepcion sa pagsasama nila ni Enrique Gil sa iisang serye, ang “Mira Bella” kung saan pareho silang leading men ng bidang si Julia Baretto. Natanong si Sam ng ilang entertainment media sa press launch ng kanilang serye kung may posibilidad bang mabuo ang rivalry nila ni Enrique sa project nila? Parehong magaling sumayaw, mahusay umarte at may kanya-kanyang grupo ng fans.

nakakalimutang bigyan ng magagagandang project ng ABS CBN 2. Suportado rin raw ng istasyon ang kanyang singing career lalo sa kakatapos pa lang ng concert niya. Ipagpapatuloy lang raw ni Sam ang kanyang singing at acting career para hindi siya mapahiya sa mga bosses ng network. Samantala, nanatiling tahimik si Sam sa isyu sa kanila ni Anne Curtis. Eto yung insidenteng pumutok sa birthday celebration ni

Vice Ganda sa isang bar sa Makati. Dito nabalitang kinumpronta raw ng lasing na si Anne si Sam at sinabihang hindi siya bagay sa party. Kinuwestyon rin raw ni Anne ang young actor kung bakit nito niloloko ang kapatid niya? Si Sam ang rumored boyfriend ng younger sis ni Anne na si Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Ayaw nang palakihin pa ni Sam ang isyu kaya naman ginusto niyang huwag nang magsalita.

Hindi raw imposibleng magbanggan sa popularity ang dalawa kapag nagumpisa na ang triangle sa kanilang dalawa para kay Julia. Sagot naman ni Sam, masaya na siyang mapabilang sa malaking TV project na ito kaysa pangunahan nang rivalry nila ni Enrique. Ayon kay Sam matagal-tagal rin raw siyang walang regular series. Ang pinakahuli niya ay ang “Angelito” Batang Ama” na pinagbidahan ni JM Guzman. Natutuwa nga siya at kasama niya sa serye si Enrique na naging co-actor niya sa mga “Good Vibes” at sa pelikulang “Way Back Home”. Sey ni Sam, naging komportable kaagad siya sa taping nila dahil mga nakasama niya at naging friends niya ang makaka-trabaho ngayon. Alam ni Sam na sikat ngayon si Enrique at mas in-demand sa kanya. Mas nanaig raw ang kasiyahan niya sa success ng kaibigan kaysa makaramdam nang inggit. Mabait, down-to-earth, friendly at dedicated artist raw si Enrique kaya sa paniniwala ni Sam deserved raw ng kaibiganniya ang pagiging indemand ngayon. Kung natagalan raw bago siya nabigyan nang TV project wala naman raw naramdamang depression si Sam. Busy rin naman siya sa kanyang singing career at mga outside live appearances sa mga out of town shows at events. Sa poster nang serye, sina Julia at Enrique ang magkasama gayong parang triangle lalabas ang takbo ng istorya. Paglilinaw ni Sam, walang kaso sa kanya kung ang ibebenta ay ang team-up nila nina Julia at Enrique, happy na siya na hindi siya ARTISTA WINNIPEG APRIL ISSUE

Richard Gutierrez getting much needed rest after GMA 7

atapusin lang muna ni Richard Gutierrez ang reality show nila kasama ang buo niyang pamilya sa E Channel na pinamagatang “It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez”, bago siya mag-desisyon para sa kanyang career.

Ayaw raw sumabay ni Richard sa girlfriend na si Sarah Lahbati sa pagbabalik nito sa national television. Gusto muna raw niyang i-enjoy ang kanyang bakasyon na na-miss niya sa maraming taon na hindi niya pagpalya sa pagta-trabaho. Ang laki raw ng na-realized ni

Richard nong magtapos ang kontrata niya sa GMA 7. Nagkaroon siya nang mas maraming time para sa sarili, sa ibang field, sa pamilya at sa lovelife. Hindi raw pinagsisihan ni Richard na ipinagpalit niya ang kanyang career para lang suportahan si Sarah. S e y nga nito sa amin sa interview namin sa presscon ng “ITGG” kapag nakita mo na ang taong mahal mo susuportahan mo ito sa kahit na anong pinagdadaanan niya. Hindi lang ang naging problema ni Sarah sa GMA 7 ang isa sa mga goal nina Richard at ng kasintahan niya na tapusin ngayong taong ito. Ang sitsit rin na meron na silang anak ang tutuldukan nang dalawa na mapapanood sa kanilang reality show. Ayon kay Richard, pinag-usapan raw nila ng nasabing kasintahan niya na

magsimula na maging positibo sa taong ito at tapusin na ang lahat ng mga issues sa kanila. Nililinaw lang ni Richard na hindi naman niya tuluyang iniwan ang istasyon. May mga gagawin pa raw siyang pelikula at meron na rin siyang natapos na isa kabituin si Lauren Young na pinamagatang “Overtime”. Kaya asahan raw na tutuntong si Richard sa bakuran ng GMA 7 para magpromote ng kanilang movie. Marami raw natutunan sina Richard at Sarah sa pinagdaanan nilang controversies. Nasubok raw ang kanilang pagmamahalan at masasabi niyang matatag na raw ang pundasyon ng kanilang relasyon.

Zsa Zsa Padilla enjoys her villain roles

ila nagugustuhan ng tinaguriang Divine Diva ang pagpu-portray ng kontrabida role gaya nitong bago niyang project sa ABS CBN 2 ang “Dyesebel” na pagbibidahan ni Anne Curtis. Nagpahayag ng kanyang kasiyahan si Zsa Zsa sa character role na muling ibinigay sa kanya nang Kapamilya network. Unang nag-kontrabida si Zsa Zsa sa seryeng “Juan De La Cruz” ni Coco Martin. Paliwanag ni Zsa Zsa sa harap ng press, gusto raw niyang maging masaya kaya kahit pagkukontrabida basta acting ay tatanggapin niya.

Ayaw raw ni Zsa Zsa na mag-concentrate sa pagkanta dahil lagi lang raw niyang iiyakan ang pagkamatay ni Dolphy. Patuloy pa niyang paliwanag, nakaka-senti raw ang mga love songs at siguradong malulungkot lang siya kapag kumakanta siya. At least raw pag sa acting okupado ang isip niya sa pagmememorized ng kanyang mga dialogues at karakter. Walang siyang panahon para mag-senti at iyakan ang pagka-miss niya sa kanyang yumaong Pls. turn to page 27.

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

OUR DELAY, GOD’S DELAY

o be human is to be in trouble and to be in trouble is to pray. When we pray we can expect God’s “delays” in answering our prayers. During such delays, many would feel bitter and betrayed. God’s credibility and reliability, when the chips are down, are questioned. Reactions can vary from doubting the goodness of God to even denying the existence God. To be sure, the matter of prayer will remain a mystery. God will escape our human categories to fully understand. As C.S. Lewis pointed out, God is beyond predication. He is the God who is! The eternal “I AM.” Any attempt to define God in absolute terms is nonsense. Such a god is an idol, the creation of the created. But God is knowable through His acts in history, in His Word, and, concretely, in the finality of His disclosure in Christ Jesus. The idea of “delay” strongly suggests that it is temporary and not a finality. In the grammar of prayer, delay is a comma and not a period. Delays tell us that the answers will come – if they have not already come without our notice because we did not expect the kind of answer we want. The Psalmist tells us that in times of delays: “I wait for the Lord … and in his word I put my hope” (Psalm 130:5). This waiting is active and this hope is expectant. Prayer is always prayer plus. Between waiting and hoping is persevering, a process that develops Christian virtues.To wait is to admit that God has the sovereign prerogative to answer our prayers whenever, whatever and wherever is best us. God’s answer is linked with His good plan for us and His glory alone. Delays, however, do have positive values. Delay increase our faith, examine our motives, enable us to see better alternatives, allow us to know God more, mold our character. Delays are precious times that, as Paul puts it, give birth to perseverance, character, love and hope (Rom. 5:1-5). The basis for waiting is our hope in who God is. He is holy (cannot do evil), righteous (cannot do wrong), is Almighty (cannot be limited), faithful (cannot deny His promises), love (cannot ignore our needs), gracious (cannot measure his goodness), and generous (cannot stop giving). God has not abdicated His sovereignty. With Him nothing is impossible. He is immutable – the same yesterday, today and forever. Delays can also be on practical grounds. We will be amused if a three-year old girl asks for a makeup kit for a birthday gift, or when a ten-year old boy ask permission to marry his girlfriend. We will find it ridiculous if we plant an apple seed today and then visit the following day with a basket ready to harvest the fruits. Timing has much to do with delays as much as the wrong subject of prayer. Delays are God’s gracious mechanisms allowing us to correct ourselves and avoid harm. There is a season for everything. Isaiah reminds us that “your (sins) have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear” (59:2). In this sense, His delays are due to our delays to recognize this broken relationship with God ( 1Jn 1:9). Delay is that time to deal with these inequities and make things right with God, to align our will with His, so that God can bless us with optimum wellbeing. And our sins can only be forgiven through Christ Jesus our Lord who will restore that access to our Father when we pray. Jesus said: “I will do whatever you ask in my name …t” (Jn. 14:13). It is important to remember that God is the real object of our prayers. What glorifies Him, and not what will gratify us, should be our primary concern. God’s delays are His ways to guarantee His good plan for us - our destiny. Let us humbly wait upon the Lord who knows what is best for us.Answers to prayer will come – are coming! Amen. Dr. Jun Vencer is the President of Global Transformation Ministries Inc., a member body of the Global DAWN Network. He concurrently serves as Vice President of Leadership Development and as the Asia Director of DAWN Ministries. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance Graduate School, Philippines. He is the first Third World leader to have been appointed as International Director of World Evangelical Alliance and founding Chairman of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia. He served as General Secretary of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and of the Philippine Relief and Development Services. He is Pastor Emeritus of the Alliance Fellowship Church. He is an ordained Minister and a Bishop of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP). Dr. Vencer is married to Annabella Castillo. They have four children; three of whom are married and six grandchildren. He currently serves as pastor of the Alliance International Church in Pearland, Texas.

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Gerard Anderson sets record straight about his love life

inasinungalingan ni Gerard Anderson ang mga speculations na hiwalay na sila ng kasintahan niyang si Maja Salvador. Hindi nagdamot ang hunk actor na maglinaw tungkol dito kahit wala sa casting si Maja nang bago niyang serye, ang “Dyesebel” na pinagbibidahan ni Anne Curtis. Sagot ni Gerard sa mga press na nag-usisa sa estado nang relasyon nila ni Maja, nanatiling matatag raw ang pagmamahalan nila ng aktres.

Tungkol sa pag-beso nina Maja at ng ex-girlfriend niyang si Sarah Geronimo sinabi naman ni Gerard na maayos naman ang dalawa. Nalaman na lang raw niya ito sa social media nang mapanood niya ang uploaded video footage ng paglapit ni Maja kay Sarah at binati niya ito sa pamamagitang ng halik. Hindi na masyadong nag-comment pa si Gerard tungkol dito. Ibigay na lang raw kina Maja at Sarah ang moment nay un. Pagdating sa kanyang ex-

Napapangiti lang si Gerard sa mga samut-saring intriga na break na sila ng drama actress. Sey nga ng dating PBB Teen housemate, sanay na siya sa takbo ng sistema sa showbiz na kapag maganda ang relasyon ng mga celebrity couples laging susulpot ang balitang hiwalay na ang mga ito. Bilang pagpapagpatunay na okey sila ni Maja, kinumpirma ni Gerard na nagpunta sa kanilang lugar si Maja at nakilala nito ang kanyang mga kamag-anak. Walang nakikitang problema si Gerard sa kanilang relasyon ni Maja. Smooth-sailing naman raw ito. Kung meron man silang pagkukulang sa isa’t-isa gaya sa oras ng pagkikita, naiintindihan naman raw nilang kailangan nilang mag-focus sa trabaho.

girlfriend at former ka-love team na si Kim Chiu ikinatuwa raw ang positive response ng mga netizen sa pagsasama sa campaign ad ng Uni Silver. Sabi nga ni Gerard, matagal na silang okey ni Kim at masaya siya dahil may mga sumusuporta pa rin sa kanilang team up. Samantala, pagdating naman sa kanyang leading lady na si Anne, sinabi ni Gerard na ingat na ingat siya sa pagbubuhat sa kapareha kapag kailangan itong itransfer sa isang lugar para sa susunod nilang eksena. Bukod sa madulas ang suot nitong sirena costume, mabigat rin raw ang weight nito. Ingat na ingat rin si Gerad sa mga maseselang bahagi ng katawan ni Anne kahit nakatakip ito sa tuwing kinakailangan nilang buhatin ang aktres.

No more polit ics for Kris & Boy?

oy Abunda confirmed that Kris Aquino is no longer interested to run in the 2016 elections. But he did not disclose the reason for the actress’ change of plans. Likewise, Abunda also confirmed that he will no longer run for Congressman as earlier reported. His

change of plan is due to his ailing mother, Nanay Lesing. Taking care of his mother is now his priority. But he is not closing his doors on politics, but not in 2016. Abunda also confirmed that Kris reduced her personal staff to five from eight. To why, he will not disclose.

To the reports that Kris is now linked with Derek Ramsay, Abunda dismissed the issue with a laughter. Well, everybody knows that Derek was quick in saying there is no truth to this rumor. But, Kris Aquino, on Monday night, finally admitted that she and Quezon City Mayor Herbert

Bautista are dating. That her relationship with the mayor is a work in progress. Herbert, according to Kris, even got her President brother’s permission to date her. On Kris’ rumored feud with comediane Ai-Ai delas Alas, Abunda thinks that they (Kris and Ai-Ai) will soon patch up things. Right, nothing is permanent in show business…not even friendship.

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Coco Martin denies having secret relationship with Julia Montes

inidinay ni Coco Martin ang matagal nang sitsit tungkol sa diumano’y pagkakaroon nila nang lihim na relasyon ni Julia Montes. Sabi-sabing itinatago lang raw nina Coco at Julia ang kanilang relasyon para hindi maka-apekto ito sa kani-kanilang careers lalo na’t may bagong ka-team up ang aktor at ito ay si Kim Chiu sa seryeng “Ikaw Lamang” na mapapanood sa ABS CBN 2. Sa pagitan ng kanyang mga ngiti, sinabi ni Coco na “kuya” ang turing sa kanya ni Julia na nag-ugat sa kanilang pagiging magkaibigan. Ayaw raw ni Coco na pasukan si Julia dahil ayaw niyang masira ang focus nilang dalawa sa trabaho. Bukod dito bata pa raw ang nasabing co-star niya sa “IL” at bawal pa raw itong ligawan.

Ayaw magsalita nang patapos ni Coco sa posibilidad na hindi niya liligawan si Julia pero may takot siyang baka raw mauwi na lang sa friendship ang kanilang samahan. Alam raw nang pamilya ni Julia at nang aktres mismo kung paano niya alagaan si Julia. Feeling raw talaga niya ay kuya siya nito gaya nang pagbibigay niya nang mga advices pagdating sa buhay. Nakikita raw kasi ni Coco ang sarili niya kay Julia kaya ganon na lang ang malasakit niyang magkaroon ito ng maayos na direksyon. Kung tutuusin raw match raw sila ni Julia dahil sa mga mga qualities nila pareho at sa pananaw nila sa buhay. Yun nga lang talagang wala raw sa priority ang magkaroon sila ng mas malalim na relasyon maliban sa pagiging magkaibigan. Ipinauubaya na lang raw ni Coco sa tadhana ang magiging kinabukasan nang personal life nila ni Julia. Kung talagang pagtatagpuin sila ng maykapal para magkaroon ng relasyon, mangyayari raw ito. Itinanggi rin ni Coco na mas alaga niya si Julia sa taping nila ng serye kaysa kay Kim Chiu na kapareha niya. Depensa pa ni Coco, pare-pareho lang raw niyang alaga ang dalawa nagkakataon lang na mas marami silang eksena ngayon ni Julia dahil pareho sila nang location.

Lance survived a near-fatal gym accident

n March 19 in the m o r n ing, a 95-pound barbell fell on the face of singer-actor Lance Raymundo while he was working out in a gym. It crushed his face. But, Lance insist-

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ed that what happened was an accident. He had been working out in the same gym for the past 10 years and he knew none of the people in the gym wished him harmed. That is why, Lance

does not have any intention of suing the gym nor his trainer. He even asked the gym to re-hire the trainer who was fired after his accident. Although the gym offered to help in the expenses of Lance hospitalization and surgery, Lance father had already footed the bills. Lance, who played the role of An-

dres Bonifacio in ‘Ang paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio (2010), reportedly, considered the freak accident a miracle and he is very thankful to God for his second life. Had he been hit less than one inch above point impact would have crushed his brains and left him dead. A few inches below, hitting his throat, would have been fatal too, his Pls. turn to page 29.

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Are you a worshiper? By Pastor Donald Castro

f we will study religion today it is very complex considering that there are roughly about 4200 religions existing, meaning they have different types or style of worship. But as a believer & a follower of Jesus Christ we should worship our God our creator in spirit & in truth as how He commanded us in the Gospel of John 4:23-24. Even in the churches of Christ ‘worship’ is one of the most controversial issue. Sadly, the phrase “worship wars” is used to describe the conflict between various music and service styles. In the Scriptures, the word worship means to bow oneself down in humble respect to a superior being. The goal is to meet and exalt The Lord in our worship. In the Old Testament there is a man who called by God with a pagan background to worship Him. The way he worshipped God is superlative & his obedience amazes me. His name is Abraham, the founding father of the Jewish nation of Israel, was a man of great faith and was very obedient to the will of God. His name in Hebrew means “father of a multitude.” Originally called Abram, or “exalted father,” the Lord changed his name to Abraham as a symbol of the covenant promise to multiply his descendants into a great nation that God would call his own. (Gen. 12). He is the number 1 in the 3 patriarchs of Israel (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob or Israel).

In the life of Abraham we will learned how to worship God in spirit & in truth. In Genesis 22:1-18 ( pls read your bible) God’s greatest test of faith to His servant Abraham -to offer his only son ‘Isaac’ as a sign of worship. How could God do that to Abraham, considering He is a loving God who cares & give life to man, who condemned practiced of human sacrifice as Pagan’s nations do & considering Isaac is the fulfilment of His ‘long time’ promise to Abraham to be the father of multitudes? I could imagine how difficult it was for Abraham to obey God’s command & I would understand if he’ll say no to God & complain but his action surprise me as a father like him, in verse 3 of this chapter it states, ‘Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey’ & ready to go with Isaac & his 2 servants. How did Abraham do that? He just simply knew the voice of God & had a good relationship with Him. He walks closely with Him, already tested God’s faithfulness & power the moment he left his place (Mesopotamia). Not only that, he prepared the altar by bringing woods, knives, fire.. and travelled long distance just to offer his only son Isaac. He is determined to obey as commanded & no question asked! Even letting go of what he deeply love, his own son! Just like our Lord Jesus Christ

GMA Network widens ratings lead in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in March

MA Network (GMA) widened its lead in TV ratings in the viewer-rich areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila in March, according to data from the industry’s leading ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Urban Luzon and Mega Manila account for 77 and 60 percent, respectively, of the total urban TV household population in the entire country. For the period March 1 to 31 (March 23 to 31 based on overnight data), GMA’s total day audience share in Urban Luzon reached 35.7 percent, up 4.1 points from ABS-CBN’s 31.6

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percent, and up 24.7 points from TV5’s 11 percent. In comparison with the previous month, GMA increased its total day margin over ABS-CBN and TV5 in Urban Luzon, from 2.4 to 4.1 points, and from 22.1 to 24.7 points, respectively. Furthermore, majority of the top programs in Urban Luzon belonged to GMA (17 out of 30) with multi-awarded news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho leading all Kapuso shows in the top 30 list. GMA’s top-rating weekend shows Magpakailanman, Celebrity Bluff and Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento also made the list in Urban Luzon, as well as Kapuso

when he gave up his life on the cross, He jus simply followed his Father in heaven “not my Will Father but yours be done.” God did not want Isaac to die, but He wanted Abraham to sacrifice Isaac in his heart so it would be clear that Abraham loved God more than he loved God’s promise & long awaited son. The result of Abraham obedience was abundant blessings! (verses 15-18) Why do you think it was so easy for Abraham to follow and obey God????When this testing came in the life of Abraham, he already established and built his faith with God & known God for long time & walked with Him. Like for instance, in verse 7 when asked by Isaac on where is the lamb for the burnt offering, he said that God Himself will provide (verse 8). Even in verse 5 when he said to his servants to stay while he & his son will go and worship and will both come back. So he knew in his heart that God will do something great.. Abraham learned new thing too about God aside from his commitment to God has been strengthened but also God’s ability to provide in verses 9-14 of this chapter. For us today, if we are about to be tested by God or perhaps undergoing testing - do we really know the voice of God? Are we prepared & ready to get ready to be prepared in times of your trials? or what kind of preparation are you doing? How much time are we spending in prayer & his word, communing with Him. Most of the time we worries on concerns and cares of this life, preparing for work, for our vacations, for our school, for our exams, for our meals, and we even take time to pre-

pare for bed. We basically neglect even to prepare ourselves in worshipping our God during Sundays. We should prepare our hearts and our minds so that we can focus on God more. Our obedience to our God is the secret of all blessings. Whereas God stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son Isaac, God did not spare His own Son, Jesus, from dying on the cross. If Jesus had lived, the rest of humankind would have died. God sent His only Son to die for us so that we could be spared from the eternal death we deserve and instead receive eternal life (John 3:16) This month of April is a good time to reflect what Christ did on the cross of Calvary. The Son of God (Jesus Christ) gave up his life as a ransom for many. Did you accept Jesus Christ in your life as Lord & Saviour? If not, say this prayer with me. “Lord I repent of my sins I accept you as my Lord & Saviour of my life, write my name in the book of life. This I pray in Jesus name amen! If you do have prayer request pls send me an email: wordintlministriesmanitoba@gmail.com or you may call me @ 204 803-8565. God Bless Us. Come and join us in worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ every Sunday at Faith Academy Chapel at 427 Matheson Avenue MB R2W 0E1 from 10:30am – 12:00am pls.contact Bro. Donald Castro at cell 204-8038565 for more info. OR contact Bro. Nilo Mallari – for our OUTREACH MINISTRY at South East Winnipeg every Sunday 2:00-3:30pm contact # 204 509-9096 for more info. At Winakwa Community Centre at 980 Winakwa Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 1E7

drama Carmela, and the newly launched primet i m e series Kambal Sirena. Completing the list w e r e investigative public affairs program Imbestigador, Saturday night sitcom Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, the country’s longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga, telefantasya Adarna, GMA’s flagship newscast 24 Oras, GMA Telebabad’s Rhodora X, the longest running gag show on Philippine TV Bubble Gang, widely followed Koreanovela A 100-Year Legacy, weekend game show Picture! Picture!, anime program Slam Dunk, and GMA’s flagship documentary program I-Witness. GMA also kept its stronghold in Mega Manila with a 37 percent total day

average, higher than ABS-CBN’s 29.1 percent by 7.9 points, and TV5’s 11.8 percent by 25.2 points. Similarly, GMA’s lead over rivals ABS-CBN and TV5 in Mega Manila grew from 6.3 to 7.9 points and from 22.3 to 25.2 points, respectively, versus February. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho also led all GMA shows in the list for Mega Manila, which was likewise dominated by the Kapuso Network scoring 18 out of the top 30 shows. Also in the top 10 were Celebrity Bluff, Magpakailanman, Kambal Sirena, Pepito Manaloto, Carmela, and Imbestigador. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko, Rhodora X, Adarna, 24 Oras, Bubble Gang, Pls. turn to page 28.

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ot long after the Cantor family migrated to Canada from Europe, Edward Cantor began selling small items (Buttons, Zippers, Thread, etc.) to the farmers surrounding Winnipeg. Possibly encouraged by the farmers he sold stuff to, he opened Cantors first location on Magnus Avenue close to the Salter Bridge. This was in the days of the barter system where you could get most of the daily grocery needs met by trading goods or services for what you needed. Joe and Oscar Cantor have been the lifeblood behind Cantors Quality Meats and Groceries since their father’s death in 1944. Joe had just returned home from the Navy when his father, Edward, passed on. Twin brothers Joe & Oscar, with their mother, took over the store. Moving the store to its current location, Joe soon found himself working 12 to 16 hour days, 7 days a week. After a short while, though, this was cut back to the store not being open on Sundays or Holidays, so the brothers could spend time with their families. This paid off in more ways than one. Owner Ed Cantor and regular customer Rod Maca Joe Cantor passed on last year and his brother Oscar is no longer capable of working. But their strong beo. “I like shopping here. The meat is always fresh work ethics, dedication, continue to linger throughout the wall and hallways of Cantors Grocery Ltd. The legacy and right for filipino dishes.” of the Cantor brothers has continued on thru Joe’s son Edward, who has the same passion and caring heart for their customers. Today, Cantors Grocery is more than just a grocery store. It has powered the movement for a more culturally diverse staff within the Weston area. Cantors has a strong belief in hiring employees from all walks of life, especially in helping new immigrants, looking for a better life for themselves. Ed Cantor and his management team, continue to hire workers who are born or have moved into the Weston area and help them find a better future. Of Cantors over 50 staff, they employ a diverse group of people, true to Canadian form, they are the idealistic Canadian Mosaic staffing, a multitude of different nationalities, cultures and ethnicity. For the information of our Filipino readers, Cantors employs over 20 Filipino employees, some of whom are pictured in Cantors full page ad on the next page. Due to the diverse customer and employee base, Cantors now sell an even larger variety of Pork, Chicken and Beef cuts, as well as an expansive choice of Fish, to accommodate their growing clientele. Its always busy at Cantors

Cantors Quality Meats and Groceries at 1445 Logan Avenue

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GARY V: TURNS 50, 3RD DECADE IN SHOWBIZ

r. Pure E n e r g y, Gary Valenciano, will turn 50 this year and will celebrate his third decade in show business through another concert: “ARISE 3.0” on April 11 and 12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The stage has become Gary Valenciano’s second home. Gary V. will be working with his son Paolo who will be directing the show. His guests are: Rico Blanco, Sam Concepcion, and Sarah Geronimo. His kids Kiana and Gabriel will be joining him, too. ARISE 3.0 will be similar to his first major solo concert in 1984 at the Big Dome was called “GARY V: A-LIVE”. It will be a night of his music and will bring back memories. Most of the songs will be his songs through the thirty years in the business. There will be more singing than talking. Gary is Philippines’ first nation-

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al ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 1998. Since then, he had embarked on humanitarian missions around the country, helping needy children or calamity victims. Gary will be writing a book, a compilation of his experiences as a singer and as UNICEF Ambassador, whose role is not to bring direct solutions to the problems but to give people hope that they shall overcome all the trials. He often cited his diabetes problem as an example that he, himself, is going through difficult times everyday but always hopeful for the better. Gary V. have achieved almost everything in his career, but when asked if there is still something he would like to do, he quipped: “I’d like to act a little more. I also want to explore other genres of music that people never knew I liked.”

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ave and Mari Laudato migrated to Winnipeg on August 8, 2007. For some time, JOCRI Windows and Doors Manufacturing was just a dream in a foreign land. Dave Laudato went back to school in the hopes of joining APEGM (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Manitoba) as an accredited Mechanical engineer. Mari joined the sales staff of the Gauthier Automotive Group. You may be wondering where the name JOCRI came from? It is the name of their window business in the Philippines, before moving to Canada. JOCRI was concocted from the names of their 2 older kids. The oldest David III is nicknamed “JOndave”, their second child’s name is CRIssa. Thus, JOCRI. Their third child born here is Josiah. It was a challenge starting a business in Winnipeg because there were quite a few things that’s different. The weather of course, plus new and different regulations. They attended a 3 day workshop for Business in 2008, but the business was not

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registered until the third quarter of 2011. They found a place of business in the 4th quarter of 2011. Slowly but surely, and on January 2, 2012. “the first set of Canadian made JOCRI windows was manufactured”. The FIRST and ONLY Filipino owned windows and door manufacturing in Manitoba, is now in business, in Winnipeg. Mari has a proven track record for Customer service, three (3) years in a row. She is an SMG Awardee of GM (General Motors). The secret of her success is simply because she treats every customer like family and a friend. JOCRI Windows and Doors Manufacturing owners would like to thank their customers who trusted and supported them 2013, and those who will support them in 2014. To show their appreciation, they will raffle off, 2 round trip tickets to the Philippines. Raffle date is to be announced at a later time. If you haven’t met Dave and Mari, just drop by on their office at 214 Hutchings St. or visit their website at www.jocriwindows.com. Coffee is on them.

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DALAWANG MAGNANAKAW

LOLO: Magkano ba? KONDUKTOR: Nasa tiket po tingnan Isang araw, may isang Grocery ang nyo na lang! ninakawan! LOLO: Lokong bata eto, pano ko Nag-imbestiga ang mga pulis at ayon sa makikita e pinagbubutas mo na! mga witness ay magkasama ang magkaibigang juan at pedro na nagnakaw. MISIS FOR SALE Dinala sa presinto ang magkaibigan... PULIS: totoo bang kayo ang nagnakaw Jose: Pare, sa sobrang kalasingan ko sa grocery? kagabi naibenta ko Misis ko JUAN: hindi ah!! Juan: Mas sobrang lasing ako pare, ni PEDRO: aminin na natin juan... totoo po hindi ako tumawad. sir pero pinilit lang po ako ni juan!! (Nagalit si juan kay pedro) PIMPLES PULIS: wala kaming pakialam kung pinilit lang o hindi ang pinaguusapan Yaya: “Huhuhu…” dito ay magkasama kayong nagnakaw.. Ate: “O, bakit ka umiiyak?” ang parusa ninyo ay hahampasin kayo Yaya: “Kasi ate ang dami kong pimpareho ng dos por dos sa likod.. ples!” PEDRO: bad trip, ang sakit nun!! Ate: “Eh bakit ka ba tinitighiyawat?” Juan: Gago ka kasi, umamin ka eh! Yaya: “Kasi po di ako makatulog sa PULIS: pero... dahil birthday ko ngayon, gabi.” choice nyo kung ilang palo ang gagawin Ate: “O, bakit ka di makatulog?” pero 10 na hampas ang minimum.. may Yaya: “Kasi po may pinoproblema bonus pa, dahil feeling generous ako, ako…” bibigyan ko pa kayo ng isang kahilin- Ate: “Ano naman ang pinoproblema gan. ang bawal lang ay ang humiling na mo?” walang palo. Yaya: “Kasi ate ang dami kong pimples! PEDRO: ako muna... ang hiling ko ay 10 na hampas lang ang gagawin nyo sakin PARA KANG... PULIS: ano yung ikalawa mong kahilingan? BF:babe, para kang selecta, your so PEDRO: lagyan nyo ng dalawang unan yummy! ang likod ko GF:ikaw hon para kang crispy creme, Sinunod ng pulis ang kanyang hiling at your so sweet. dahil may unan ang likod nya ay hindi BF:hehe.para kang starbucks, so addicmasyadong nasaktan si pedro... tive. PULIS: ikaw naman juan ano ang hiling GF:para kang jollibee, langhap sarap. mo at ilang palo? BF:haha.para kanG KFC streetwise, so JUAN: chief, gusto kong hampasin nyo affordable. ako ng 1000 beses.. GF:haha.para kang turo2x, slghtly dirty. PEDRO: hahahaha bobo amputa!! an- BF:para kang prito, oily. dami nun eh GF:para kaNG inihaw, maitim! PULIS: hmm... sige, ano ang ikalawa BF:para kang tuyo, parehas kayo ng mong kahilingan? amoy! JUAN: itali nyo si pedro sa likod ko. GF:para kang paksiw ang asim! BF:bagoong ka! RESPETADO GF:ikaw, buro! BF:panis ka! DAD: anak bading ka ba? GF:bulok! SON: aba dad alam nyo ba na takot sa BF:panget! akin ang mga classmates ko? Respetado GF:lalo ka na! ako sa school. BF:break na tau! DAD: talaga anak?...bakit namn? GF:buti pa! SON: Oo dad! kasi tawag nga nila sa akin… MAHAL NA REYNA! WALANG BELL TIKET NI LOLO Si Lolo sumakay ng bus… KONDUKTOR: Lolo bayad nyo po?

Sa call center... Cust: hiillo! wala kasi yung bell ng pon namin??? Call center Agent: Hindi naman po ba

nabagsak yung phone? Cust: Hende naman… Call center Agent: Kailan pa po ito nagsimula? Cust: Ang alen? Call center Agent: .Na hindi po nagriring yung phone? Cust: Nagre-reng naman ah?! Call center Agent: Di ba wala pong ring? Cust: Hende! yong BELL!.. yong lestahan nong babayaran namin!!! Call center Agent: aahhh… yung BILL?!!! TERMINOLOGIES Pag binato ka ng classmate mo sa ulo tapos sinabing.. HEADSHOT ! Sampalin mo ng libro sa mukha tapos isigaw mo.. FACEBOOK ! HAHAHA KILALA SI DODONG Birthday ni Dodong. niyaya sya ng misis nya sa isang bar. pagpasok nila sa bar, bumati yung sekyu. Sekyu: Magandang gabi Dodong. Bumulong ang misis: Pano nya alam ang pangalan mo? Dodong: Ah. nakilala ko yan sa golf club hon. Naupo sila. Lumapit ang bartender. Bartender: Anong order nyo dodong? yung dati ba? Misis bumulong: T*ngin* mo. kilala ka nya oh. Dodong: Nakilala nya ako sa gym noon! tas nilibre nya ako dito minsan. Lumapit ang isang strip dancer. Dancer: Hi dodong! oorder ka ba ng “Special?” Nainis ang misis. Hinatak nya palabas si dodong at pumara sya ng taxi. sumakay silang dalawa. Driver: Naku Dodong! bakit pangit ang kasama mo ngayon? KAMATAYAN KAMATAYAN: Pedro kukunin na kita. PEDRO: Wag na po muna ngaun, marami pa akong gagawin. KAMATAYAN: Hindi pwede yun, ikaw ang unang nakalista sa listahan ng kamatayan.

PEDRO: Sige po, tatapusin ko muna to, pagtimpla muna kita ng kape, magkape ka muna. Nilagyan ng pampatulog ni pedro ang kape, nakatulog si kamatayan. Binura ni pedro ang pangalan nya sa unahan ng listahan at nilagay sa pinakahuli… KAMATAYAN: Ohh, napasarap ang tulog ko kaibigan. Dahil sa mabait ka, magsisimula ako sa pinakahuli ng listahan... MAKULIT NA BATA Isang araw, may isang bata na sobrang kulit. Kahit anong gawin ng ama ayaw tumino. Sa sobrang galit ng ama, pinasok niya sa sako ang bata at binitin. Bata: TAY! Ama: Ano?? (Naaawa sa anak) Bata: Taaaayy!! Ama: (lumapit sa sakong nakabitin) Ano ?? Magbabago kana??!! Bata: PAKI SWING NAMAN!! POSITIVE OUTLOOK How to start your day with a positive outlook Open a new file in your PC. Name it as “Boss”. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN. Empty the RECYCLE BIN. Your PC will ask you, “Are you sure you want to delete Boss permanently?” Answer calmly, “Yes,” and press the mouse button firmly.... JUST TO BE SURE... Husband sent a text to his wife at night, “Hi I will get late, please try and wash all my dirty clothes and make sure you prepare my favorite dish before I return.” He sent another text, “And I forgot to tell you that I got an increase in my salary at the end of the month I’m getting you a new car” Shetext back, “OMG really?” Husband replied, “No I just wanted to make sure you got my first message”. ARTISTA WINNIPEG APRIL ISSUE

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How Charlene Gonzales is coping with injury

akabalik na nang Pinas si Charlene Gonzales matapos ang tatlong buwan niyang pamamalagi sa Amerika mula pa nong bago mag-Pasko. Nagkaroon ng fracture at na-dislocate ang braso ni Charlene nang maaksidente siya sa paglalalaro ng basketball sa Amerika. Naganap ang freak accident nito isang linggo pagkadating niya sa Las Vegas mula sa Pinas. Hindi pinauwi si Charlene sa Pinas nong January dahil kinailangan pa muna niyang sumailalim sa theraphy. Kaya naman dalawang buwang naka-cast ang na-injure na braso ng misis ni Aga Muhlach. Ang laki ng natutunan ni Charlene sa naranasang aksidente. Na-appreciate raw niya ang ultimong maliit na bagay sa pang-araw-araw niyang buhay. Hirap na hirap nga raw siyang kumilos. Kinakailangan raw niya nang may kasama kapag naliligo at hindi rin niya mai-angat ang kanang braso para mag-toot-

brush. Na-touched nang husto si Charlene sa kanyang pamilya. Sinamahan siya ng kanyang kambal sa loob ng isang buwan. Nagpabalikbalik rin raw si Aga sa kanya para lang samahan siya. Ang una ay nang mag-taping ito para sa kanyang show at ang pangalawa ay nong Valentines day. Mabuti na lang raw at walang TV show si Charlene kaya hindi siya nag-panic nong nasa Amerika siya. Sa ngayon, ini-enjoy muna ni Charlene ang mga oras na kasama niya ang buo niyang pamilya. Na-miss raw niya nang husto ang mga anak at si Aga. Pinagbawalan nga lang si Charlene na maglaro ng kahit na anong sports sa loob ng anim na buwan pa lalo na ang basketball para sa tuluyang paggaling ng kanyang right arm. Wala pang definite plan si Charlene sa kanyang pagbabalik sa telebisyon. Paga-aralan raw muna niya ang mga offers na darating sa kanya.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the real score between Maegan Young and Michael Daez

anatiling pigil ang mga sagot ni Mikael Daez tungkol sa tunay na estado ng kanilang relasyon ni Miss World 2013 Maegan Young. Halata sa Kapuso actor na hirap na hirap siyang pigilan ang sariling ipangalandakan ang pag-ibig niya sa actress-turnedbeauty queen kaya naman kahit pakontikonti ay nagbibigay siya nang mga statements na tumutukoy sa relasyon nila ng kasintahan. Isa na nga rito ay ang madalas nilang paguusap ni Maegan sa telepono o sa mga social media. Sabi ni Mikael never namang naputol ang kanilang communication ni Maegan kahit nong magwagi siya sa naturang international beauty pageant. Isa hanggang sa dalawang beses raw silang mag-usap ni Maegan kada linggo. Nakikita rin raw niya ito via social media dalawang beses rin sa isang linggo. Kuntento na raw si Mikael sa ganitong sitwasyon nila ni Maegan dahil pareho raw silang busy. Nasanay na rin raw na malayo sila sa isaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-isa.

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Bagamat, alam naman nang lahat na ilang taon na silang magkasintahan ni Maegan, ang opisyal na pag-amin na lang nilang dalawa ang hinihintay nang marami. Posible kayang pag natapos na ang term ni Maegan bilang Miss World ay aaminin na sila sa kanilang pagmamalahan? Tumugon naman si Mikael, na hindi siya sigurado malalaman lang niya pag nandito na si Maegan at depende ito sa sitwasyon. May sinabi sa amin ni Mikael at pinakiusapan niya kami sa isang off-the-record na tsikahan. Naintindihan namin ang Kapuso hunk ang paliwanag niya sa kanilang dalawa ni Maegan. Natutuwa naman si Mikael sa comment namin na gaya niya si Maegan na honest sa kanilang tunay na estado nang kasintahan sa isang off-the-record casual talk. Umamin rin sa amin si Maegan noon tungkol sa kanila ni Mikael nang makatsikahan namin siya sa Cosmo Bach show dalawang taon na ang nakakaraan.

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Dingdong Dantes graduates

he long wait is over for Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes as his hard work has finally paid off upon completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration major in Marketing from the West Negros University in Bacolod City, Philippines on Sunday (March 23). Dingdong also received a special citation for being their batch’s Ambassador of Goodwill. Despite his busy schedule in showbiz, Dingdong still managed to give priority to his studies. The momentous event of his life was witnessed by his parents Sixto Z. Dantes and Ma. Angelita G. Dantes, his uncles Col. Edgar Dantes and Commodore Herby Escutin, his best friend Harvey Camposano, and his girlfriend and Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera. “Alam mo, you really need to manage your time well. When you’re given assignments, kailangan matuto ka ring mag-sacrifice at mag-balanse kung alin ang dapat i-prioritize. Education is the solution. It is not enough to know what your

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goal is, you must know how to chase it – and chase it real damn well,” said Dingdong. After his graduation, Dingdong plans to pursue the “One Chair, One Child” project of his Yes Pinoy Foundation and Lifeline Foundation Support Team, Inc. This aims to provide chairs to all students of a school in Iloilo City that was greatly affected by Typhoon Yolanda last year. Aside from his Yes Pinoy project, the Kapuso Primetime King also gears up for his return on Primetime TV via Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano and Kapuso Premier Drama Actress Lovi Poe soon. Ang Dalawang Ms. Real can be seen worldwide on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. “It is a dream come true for me to finally work with the Diamond Star and the opportunity to work with an award-winning actress like Lovi Poe on television. The combination of these two women makes my job more engaging as an actor,” he noted.

IT TAKES GUTZ TO BE A GUTIERREZ

hey are a family of celebrities…actors, singers, models, dancers, etc. The entire family is full of talent. From Eddie Gutierrez to Annabelle Rama, to Ruffa, to Richard, to Raymond, etc. With siblings Richard and Raymond, Ruffa closed a realityshow deal with One Mega Group’s TV 100 and E! Channel Asia. Entitled “It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez”, cameras followed the family’s every move. Some episodes were shot during the family’s Asian holiday on board Star Cruises. As usual, the matriarch,

side of Annabelle will be in the reality-show. Ruffa is full of confidence that the show would present a candid portrait of her family. She even consented to go on-cam without makeup, too. During the shoot, Ruffa was even sick and her voice was hoarse. She suggested to cancel the shoot, but the show’s director, Mike Carandang (of America’s Next Top Model) thought that it was perfect that she was sick. During the shoot of the first episode, the E! executives were so impressed that they requested that instead of shooting the two-hour special, they asked for the entire season (six episodes). There will be lots of revelations in the reality-show. Sarah Lahbati, Richard’s girlfriend is the new addition to the family. This reality-show sounds really entertaining and a novelty. This will be a good treat to the fans to see the glamorous family, as it’s been a lull in their TV appearances.

Annabelle Rama, is always the doting mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. But, part of the provisions in the contract stipulated that Annabelle was not allowed to quarrel with anyone on Twiter or in real life. Annabelle had better behave. In fact, the seldom-seen vulnerable

Zsa Zsa...

Con’t. from page 4. honey. Nagpapasalamat si Zsa Zsa sa ABS CBN 2 pinagbigyan ang kanyang request na bigyan siya nang trabaho at sa mga teleserye para maging abala siya. Aminado si Zsa Zsa na hanggang ngayon ay nahihirapan pa rin siyang maka-recover kahit nakapag-moved on na siya sa pagkawala ni Dolphy. Mas lalo raw nakakaramdam nang lungkot si Zsa Zsa kapag nagiisa siya sa bahay. Pag nagta-trabaho siya at nagti-taping nagiging abala ang isip niya. Kaya nga pagdating niya sa bahay, sa halip na mag-emote siya hinihila na siya ng kanyang katawan sa kama para matulog at magpahinga. ARTISTA WINNIPEG APRIL ISSUE

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Pokwang mum on Kris and Ai Ai’s feud

yaw sumasawsaw ni Pokwang sa silent-war o gap nang dating magkaibigang sina Ai Ai De Las Alas at Kris Aquino. Wala talagang ibinigay na comment si Pokwang tungkol sa isyu kahit na nga pareho niyang kaibigan ang dalawa. Si Pokwang ay naging paborito ni Kris. Katunayan, niregaluhan pa siya nang Queen of all Media nang kulay pink na bus para pagpahingahan niya kapag mayroon siyang out of town location. N a g i n g mentor naman ni Pokie si Ai Ai na

Alam ni Pokie na ang pinatutungkulan ang kasabihan ay si Ai Ai kaya agad niyang ipinagtanggol ang Concert Comedy Queen at ang sarili niya. Sabi niya, wala raw malas sa pag-ibig. Hindi pa lang raw dumarating ang tamang tao para sa kanila. Hindi rin naniniwala si Pokie na ang mg gaya nila ni Ai Ai ay madaling lokohin at gusto lang kuwartahan ng mga lalake. Sagot naman nito, natural lang naman ang pagiging generous sa kanila kahit hindi sa lalake. Hindi pa raw

GMA Network... Con’t. from page 10.

itunuturing niyang kapatid na hindi niya kailanman iniisip na higitan. Panay ang sabi ni Pokie a mga press na nag-interview sa kanya sa Mira Bella na wala siyang alam sa away nang dalawa. Takot si Pokie na magbigay nang anumang statement para hindi siya mapagitnaan sa isyu. Para makaiwas sa panguusisa ng press sa kanya sa Ai Ai vs Kris, mas gusto pa raw pag-usapan ni Pokie ang kanyang personal life. Sumusumpa si Pokie na wala siyang boyfriend bilang pagpapasinungaling niya sa balitang meron siyang itinatagong lalake. Wala raw espasyo sa buhay niya ang lovelife dahil nakapokus ang atensyon niya sa anak at sa career niya. Pero hindi raw sarado ang puso niya sa kung sinuman ang darating sa buhay niya na muling magbubukas ng kanyang damdamin. Hindi naniniwala si Pokie sa kasabihang malas ang mga gaya niyang komedyana sa pag-ibig.

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nararanasan ni Pokie ang sumuporta sa isang lalake. Ang pinakahuling boyfriend niya ay siya raw ang sinusuportahan. Yun raw yung panahong wala pa siya sa showbiz at wala raw siyang pera kaya siya ang binibigyan. Inaamin naman ni Pokwang na sumasagi rin sa isip na baka nga makakuha siya ng lalakeng sasalbahe sa kanyang pinag-ipunan kaya naiisip rin niyang maging single for life. Ayaw na muna ni Pokwang na problemahin ang lovelife. Kung darating ito sa kanya bukas-palad niya itong tanggapin. Kung hindi naman, masaya na siyang maging karamay ay ang kanyang anak at ang mga kaibigan. Siyanga pala, baka raw sa May simulan ang shooting ng movie nila ni Zanjoe na may pamagat na “My Amnesia Z”. Nire-revised lang muna raw ang script. Kasalukuyan, abala si Pokie sa bagong serye sa Kapamilya network na “Mirabella”. Pinagbibidahan ito ni Julia Baretto.

Eat Bulaga, A 100-Year Legacy, Picture! Picture!, I-Witness, Slam Dunk, and Fairy Tail likewise drove GMA’s ratings in Mega Manila. GMA was notably ahead of ABSCBN and TV5 across all day parts in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila including the hotly contested primetime block. Meanwhile, GMA dominated the morning block in National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) ratings by virtue of its 33.2 percent audience share, outscoring ABS-CBN’s 30.2 percent by 3 points. GMA was ahead of TV5 across all timeblocks in NUTAM. GMA and TV5 subscribe to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement w h i l e A B S CBN is the lone local major TV network that reportedly subscribes to Kantar Media,

formerly known as TNS. In Mega Manila, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement gathers data based on a sample size of 1,190 homes as compared to Kantar Media’s 770 homes. Meanwhile, Nielsen has a nationwide urban sample size of 2,000 homes, which is statistically higher than Kantar’s sample size of 1,370. To know more about your favorite Kapuso shows and artists, visit the GMA International website www.gmanetwork. com/international, Facebook pages www. facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/gmalifetv, and, www.facebook. com/gmanewsinternational, and Twitter pages @GMAPinoyTV and @GMA_ LifeTV.

“THE LEGAL WIFE” STIRS UP STRONG REACTIONS CELEBRITY LOYAL VIEWERS

ith its top caliber cast, realistic plot, beautifully written script, and fiercely passionate scenes, ABS-CBN’s most followed ‘TV affair’ “The Legal Wife,” topbilled by Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador, JC De Vera and Jericho Rosales, continues to stir up strong reactions of support from primetime TV viewers, including some celebrities who follow the show since day one. “People love to watch something which they think can resolve their questions about life. That’s what ‘The Legal Wife’ offers! It has a simple story but we’re sure that it’s really happening and anyone can easily identify with the characters of Angel, Maja or Echo,” shared actress-TV host Janice de Belen.

Like Janice, actress Dimples Romana admires the honesty of primetime series that has turned into a nightly affair that viewers look forward to. She said, “When I’m watching ‘The Legal Wife,’ I’m seeing reality. The audience, particularly couples, can really learn a lot from the show, especially when it comes to protecting the marriage.” For Senator Sonny Angara and wife Tootsie, married couples can pick up lessons from the challenges faced now by Monica (Angel) and Adrian (Jericho). They also believe that the show can serve as an eye-opener not only to husbands and wives but also to people caught in an illicit affair. “For those women involved with married men, they should realize that they are not only causing pain to the wives but also to the whole family of the couple,” said Tootsie. Will Adrian and Nicole (Maja) completely fall into the trap of infidelity? How will Monica fight for her marriage and protect their family? Don’t miss the nation’s most followed ‘TV affair,’ “The Legal Wife” after “Ikaw Lamang” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates about the show, simply visit its official social networking sites at Facebook.com/thelegalwife2013, Instagram.com/iam_thelegalwife, and Twitter.com/IAmTheLegalWife.

Lance survived... Con’t from page 8. breathing would have been impaired. Lance went under the knife on the sixth day, a supra foil net was implanted to the surrounding areas of his eyeball because the socket that encased hs eyeball

was crushed. He almost went blind. Titanium plates were ve also implanted in all the crushed bones in his face: almost the entire mid-area of his face, forehead, cheek bones and nose. The foundation of

his face was dented a few inches and had to be reconstructed. Lance spent 13 days in the hospital but is now home recuperating. Another surgery is due in three

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