Artista january 2015 by ARTISTA

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Dingdong and Marian’s ‘royal wedding’

ANILA - TV superstars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera on Tuesday exchanged wedding vows after more than five years of being a couple. The star-studded ceremony, which was announced in August after Dantes made public his two-year engagement with Rivera, started at exactly 2:28 p.m. at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Quezon City. The mass was celebrated by eight bishops and seven priests, with President Benigno Aquino III in attendance as Dantes’ best man. Among the 40 principal sponsors were Kris Aquino, Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos and Bench founder Ben Chan. The couple had 18 groomsmen, 18 bridesmaids and 25 secondary sponsors, including Ai Ai delas Alas and Richard Gomez. Rivera, who wore a Michael Cinco gown, was brought to the altar by her Spanish father Francisco Alonso and Filipino mother Amalia Rivera. Widely publicized as a “royal wedding,” Dantes and Rivera’s nuptials is the last in a long line of celebrity couples to

get married this year -- following the likes of Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones, Bianca Gonzalez and JC Intal, and Aiza Seguerra and Liza Dino. Rivera, 30, and Dantes, 34, met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of “MariMar.” They went on to play sweethearts in several more TV series, including “Dyesebel” in 2008.

2015 Fearless Forecasts and Predictions for some of our Kapamilya love teams

by: Krissa Donida a panayam kay Hanz Cua, isang Feng Shui Master and Astrologer, nagbigay siya ng ilang mga kailan-

gang paghandaan at bantayan ng ilan sa ating mga kapamilya artists sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, base sa panahon ng kanilang kapanganakan at animal signs. Una na dito ang Teen Queen at Teen King na sina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla. Hindi maikakailang napakaganda ng taong 2014 sa dalawa kaya naman para sa taong ito ayon kay Master Hanz, “Kathryn is Year of the Rat, ang rat ang isa sa mga powerful na chart.

Maraming opportunity, maraming shows, may mga movies pa na lalabas kay Kathryn. Ang kay Daniel Padilla naman, da-

hil si Daniel Padilla is Year of the Pig. Ang pig at ang sheep mag-allies so ang dalawang combination na ito will be very, very good sa 2015. Mas maraming shows, mas maraming opportunity, mas marami akong nakikitang lalabas na show para sa kanilang dalawa.” Pagdating naman sa kanilang tunay na estado, ayon kay Master Hanz, mananatili pa rin silang may ‘mutual understanding’ o ‘secret lovers’, “ Sa tingin

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ko, base sa chart ng dalawa, they would maintain as secret lovers or [may] mutual understanding sila or nakikita ko na special friends sila sa isa’t isa. Sa 2015 pa rin mame-maintain yung pagiging secret nila at hindi nila sasabihin sa public.” Nanindigan si Master Hanz na magiging maganda pa rin ang takbo ng samahan nila sa isa’t isa. Aniya, “Pagdating sa love and understanding sa isa’t isa, sa 2015 would be very strong and nandun yung chance na mas maging maganda ang pagsasamahan at working environment nila sa 2015.” Isa din ang tambalang JaDine o ang samahan ni James Reid at Nadine Lustre sa inaabangan. Kaya naman ayon kay Master Hanz, “Pagdating sa love ni JaDine, dalawa sila ay both Year of The Rooster at dahil sa 2015 ang chart ni rooster, [it] flies sa mga misfortune stars. I would advise both of them, possible magkaroon ng mga problem pagdating sa relationship. Kailangan nila mas more understanding sa isa’t isa, kailangan nila mag-work together, kailan-

gan nila mas low profile at kailangan nila mas mahabaan ang pasenisiya pagdating sa workrelated [items]. At the same time pagdating sa love life nila dahil yung love life nila medyo may mga small issue, may mga unfortunate o not so good star na umupo sa mga chart nilang dalawa.” Isa din ang tambalang JaDine o ang samahan ni James Reid at Nadine Lustre sa inaabangan. Kaya naman ayon kay Master Hanz, “Pagdating sa love ni JaDine, dalawa sila ay both Year of The Rooster at dahil sa 2015 ang chart ni rooster, [it] flies sa mga misfortune stars. I would advise both of them, possible magkaroon

ng mga problem pagdating sa relationship. Kailangan nila mas more understanding sa isa’t isa, kailangan nila mag-work together, kailangan nila mas low profile at kailangan nila mas mahabaan ang pasenisiya pagdating sa work-related [items]. At the same time pagdating sa love life nila dahil yung love life nila medyo may mga small issue, may mga unfortunate o not so good star na umupo sa mga chart nilang dalawa.”

Family Living Under A Bridge Wins House and Lot in “BET ON YOUR BABY”

family living under a bridge receives the best surprise of their lifetime when they won a house and lot in the hit game show, “Bet On Your Baby” on Friday (January 9). The Ilacad family was speechless and beyond happy when game show host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo revealed that they won the

coveted prize. The Ilacad family currently resides under a bridge in Navotas City and winning the house and lot prize is an answered prayer for 2015. Rolando and Badet Ilacad’s toddler, baby Andot was the baby contestant in the game show of award-winning host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo. Meanwhile, Juday herself tried to

keep the tears at bay during the heartwarming winning moment. According to the host, winning the house and lot was very timely because last week, “Bet On Your Baby” featured families who are illegal settlers due to their lack of decent living. “It feels so good to become an instrument of change and happiness that day. We’re very thankful that we were able to give incredible happiness to the Ilacad family this 2015,” Juday shared. A lot of lives have been changed by “Bet On Your Baby.” To date, the P1 million grand prize has been snagged by 10 families while two families won the elusive house and lot prize.

Aside from the game show, the program continues to throw birthday parties for lucky members of the “Bet On Your Baby” birthday club. Catch “Bet On Your Baby” every weekdays 5PM on ABS-CBN. For updates, visit betonyourbaby.abs-cbn.com and follow the official social media accounts of the show sa facebook.com/betonyourbabyph, twitter.com/BetOnYourBabyPH at BetOnYourBabyPhilippines sa Instagram. Catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “Bet On Your Baby” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www.abscbnmobile.com.

Jericho Rosales

says he is not out to win awardsanymore: ‘Tinanggal ko yung ganung mentalidad’

by: Rhea Manila Santos

fter recently starring in the Cinema One Originals film Red, Jericho Rosales said that he has had a very good year both personally and professionally. “It’s a very exciting state sa buhay ko and I wish sana hindi na matapos ang 2014. Kami ni Kim kasi ang dami naming napuntahan, we got married. Great things happened. Great challenges din yung dumating din sa akin. But this time I just feel that the next years will be very exciting. I have a five-year plan for myself. My new management Cornerstone and Star Magic right know they’ve presented things sa akin. Kasi para akong guinea pig ngayon (laughs), we planned and we Pls. turn to page 9. ARTISTA WINNIPEG january 2015 ISSUE

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Jericho Rosales says he is not out to win awards anymore: Tinanggal ko yung ganung mentalidad’ Con’t. from page 5.

all agreed to what we’re going to do so I’m very excited locally and regionally for me. Acting and music, with a balance of the support of my wife. Andiyan si Kim, she has a career, plus everything is going well,” he shared. Echo admitted that the most difficult scene he did for the indie film was an intimate one. “Yung dulo na eksena isa siya sa pinakamahirap na eksena na ginawa ko sa lahat kasi yung end scene namin, with the accent and the emotions, iba siya eh. Yung last scene ko sa pelikula yung may love scene kami ni Mercedes (Cabral) kasi awkward talaga ako pag sa love scene eh. Tawa kami ng tawa dun sa set. Lima lang kami dun pero tawa kami ng tawa. Mahirap siya gawin eh. Kailangan artistic yung pagkagawa mo. Tapos may love, may feeling, madaming nanunuod, mainit. Hindi talaga siya perfect. May nanunuod, may nakikinig sa labas, may gustong mangboso,

yung mga ganun. Yun yung hindi ninyo alam eh,” he recalled. After winning Best Actor awards in the past, Echo said he does not accept projects with the goal of going for a trophy anymore. “Tinanggal ko yung ganung mentalidad pagdating sa projects kasi nakaka-pressure lang yun. It’s actually mali na nag-start ka gumawa kasi gusto mo manalo ng award and then you lose the fun. Mawawala yung joy kasi para kang nanganganak ng disappointment because pag nabuntis ka ng expectation and then nanganak ng disappointment ang hirap di ba?” he explained.

The 35-year-old actor shared how he copes with the constant pressure of delivering a good performance especially after he became a New York Festival awardee for Dahil May Isang Ikaw in 2011. “Makapal mukha ko sa set. Gusto ko quiet, kung magsisigaw ako dun. Kung meron akong time with my co-actor, bubunotin ko yung co-actor ko, sasabihin ko dito tayo usap tayo. For me it’s the right

of every actor na maintindihan mo yung script whether you’re a beginner or not. I always encourage mga beginners na kung ano yung kailangan mo hingin mo. That’s where you’ll get the respect of other people. Kaya makapal ang mukha ko sa set, pag sinabi kong hindi ko kaya, hindi ko kaya. Kailangan mong maging professional and alamin mo kung ano yung kailangan mo as an actor. Kasi at the end of the day, binabayaran ka para mag-deliver,” he said.

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ABS-CBN Presents Different Faces of Love via “NASAAN KA NANG KAILANGAN KITA”

BS-CBN will introduce to viewers four women who will depict the different faces of love this Monday (January 19) as it airs its newest afternoon drama series “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” starring Denise Laurel, Jane Oineza,

Completing the cast of “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” are Jerome Ponce, Joshua Garcia, and Aleck Bovick. Also joining the cast are Arron Villaflor are Sue Ramirez for their special participation. It is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervyn

Loisa Andalio, and Vina Morales. After being abandoned by her father at such a young age, Cecilia (Vina) vowed to do everything to finish her studies and see her family whole again someday. Despite all the pain she endured, Cecilia eventually finds the love through Leandro (Christian Vasquez). What will Cecilia do when she begins to experience the pains of her past all over again? How will her daughters make her even stronger when her family faces a big challenge? Will love be able to erase all the anger and bitterness in Cecilia’s heart?

Brondial. “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” is based on the ‘80s movie written by multiawarded screenwriter Ricky Lee Don’t miss the beginning of the newest teleserye that will show the different faces of love, “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” this Monday, after “Flordeliza” on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more information about “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita,” log on www.abs-cbn.com, or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Kakaibang “love story” ng ABS-CBN, hihikayatin ang viewers na magbalik-loob sa Diyos…

JANELLA SALVADOR, NAPA-“OH MY G!” SA PAGIGING UNIQUE NG BAGO NIYANG SERYE

aiibang “love story’” na swak at napapanahon para sa mga kabataang Pinoy ang ibabahagi ng Kapamilya teen star na si Janella Salvador simula ngayong Lunes (Enero 19) sa pagsisimula ng pinakabagong feel-good teleserye ng ABS-CBN na “Oh My G!” “Kumpara sa ibang love stories, napakaunique po ng kwento ng ‘Oh My G!’ dahil tungkol po ito sa buhay ng karakter ko bilang isang teenager, at ang mga pagbabago na mararanasan ko tungkol sa eskwelahan, kaibigan, pag-ibig, at sa paniniwala ko,” pahayag ni Janella na gaganap sa teleserye bilang si Sophie, ang teenager na biglang mayayanig ang perpektong buhay dahil sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mga magulang. Ayon kay Janella, espesyal para sa kanya ang “Oh My G!” hindi lamang dahil sa pagsabak niya sa kanyang unang major lead role, kundi dahil sa inspirasyon at mga aral na ihahatid

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nito sa mga manonood, lalo na para sa mga gaya media. niyang kabataan na napakaraming pinagkakaa- Kwento pa ni Janella, ang balahan sa eskwela, pamilya at maging sa social “Oh My G” ay nabuo bunsod ng hiling ng Carmelite nuns sa mismong pangulo ng ABS-CBN na si Charo Santos-Concio, bilang selebrasyon ng ika-500 kaarawan ni St. Teresa of Avila sa Marso. Ta m p o k din sa “Oh

My G!” sina Marlo Mortel, Manolo Pedrosa, Sunshine Cruz, Dominic Ochoa, John Arcilla, Edgar Allan Guzman, at Janice de Belen. Kasama rin sina Eric Quizon at Maricar Reyes para sa espesyal na partisipasyon. Ito ay sa ilalim ng direksyon ni Roni Velasco at Paco Sta. Maria. Huwag palampasin ang pagsisimula ng pinakabagong feel-good drama series na magtuturo ng kahalagahan ng pananalig sa Diyos, “Oh My G!” ngayong Lunes bago mag“It’s Showtime” sa Prime-Tanghali ng ABS-CBN. Para sa kagradagang impormasyon kaugnay ng “Oh My G!” mag-log on lamang sa www.abs-cbn. com, o sundan ang @abscbndotcom sa Twitter.

Iñigo Pascual reveals reason why he turned down being part of a US boyband

by: Kristhoff Cagape

ñigo Pascual, son of movie and tv idol Piolo Pascual, is set to star in an upcoming Wansapanataym series with Julia Barretto titled Wish Upon a Lusis. The young actor said that he was really ecstatic about the series finally airing on TV. “Sobrang saya, I’m happy that it’s going to be showing. It’s my second TV project so I’m really excited for this and

we’ll be able to do more in 2015 and I’m looking forward to it.” With a new show and a promising year ahead, Iñigo is happy with his decision to stay in the Philippines and to have turned down the offer of being part of a boyband in the US. He admitted that it was hard at first to reject the boyband offer. “I’ve talked to may parents about it before turning it down. I had

mas makikita talaga ng tao ‘yung ibang side ko dahil iba ‘yung character ko dito mas may drama side sa character ko so I’m excited for that,” he stated. He relayed that he would be playing the character of a superstar in the series. “Character ko dito is si JD, isa siyang singer, isang superstar, international singer tapos he’s from the States and parents niya separated and everything he does work lang, ‘yun lang ginagawa niya sa buhay niya so that’s where Joy’s character comes in, si Julia (Barretto), she’s an orphan. Basically the story is mainly about Joy. So parang ano we’re both searching for happiness and we’re both searching for love and for something to hold on to,” he shared. Iñigo remarked that working with Julia was really easy and fun. “She’s so much fun to be with, very humble, very outgoing, that’s how I describe her kasi she’ll talk to you about everything and she won’t let you feel uncomfortable at all. We’ve done a lot of projects together and hopefully

really had a hard time deciding if I would stay here or with the band and I like had sleepless nights because I wanted to be with the band but also I wanted to be here with my parents, you know, it was a hard decision like we just decided not to do it anymore because I wanted to spend time with my dad,” he shared. Iñigo said that he turned

down the offer mainly because he doesn’t want to be away from his parents. “The contract was seven years and I would be housed with the other guys on it so I’d be stuck, I won’t be able to go away if it’s my dad’s birthday and I’d be stuck. And another thing is my studies. My school and I didn’t think I would be able to focus on my studies as well or have enough time to do it if I would be with the band and also because the contract is just… I don’t want to speak bad about the contract but let’s just say it wasn’t the best choice for me in this point of my life.” ARTISTA WINNIPEG january 2015 ISSUE

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Bret Jackson admits to being in love with Andi Eigenmann

by: Rhea Manila Santos

fter keeping the public guessing as to whether they are or aren’t yet a couple, former Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition housemate Bret Jackson admits he and Andi Eigenmann are spending more time together now, especially since they are currently filming the movie Your Place or Mine set for release early this year.

The 22-year-old actor adds they enjoyed spending New Year’s eve together. Bret says he and Andi didn’t actually make any plans that day. “I just wanted to do something special. She told me kasi that she’s usually out for New Year’s so sabi ko, ‘Why don’t we just try staying in? No people, fireworks, parang wholesome lang, ganun,” he shares when he attended the Tragic Theater premiere held last January 7 at SM Megamall. Despite all the controversy hounding their relationship, including Jacklyn Jose being vocal about her dislike of Bret, he says that has never stopped him from pursuing Andi. “Siyempre, it’s very complicated pero that doesn’t mean that you give up. Siyempre life is complicated. I like everything about Andi, she’s so strong of a person. Andi is an amazing woman. People just don’t know how strong she is. I get so upset whenever I hear bad things about her in the news because people really don’t know her. They don’t know how great of a person she really is. Will I fight for her? I always have and I would always siyempre. Kahit anong mangyari, I know that we’ll always be friends. I don’t feel anything bad towards Jake. Life moves on. It doesn’t mean na may intention siya bumalik na he’s coming back. It’s up to Andi in the end di ba? So ganun,” he explains. Even though they have yet to admit that they are more than just friends, the photos they share in their social media accounts show a clearer picture of just how close they are. “I really feel like she’s one of my closest friends. Parang both of us can go to each other and tell each other pretty much anything and be okay with it. And I’ve been there for her and she’s been there for me likewise. We’re dating I guess. Sometimes we go out together, if that’s the term for dating. Pero what I want to her to

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know is that I want her to really focus. I don’t want her to think about another relationship. I just want her to know that I’m here for her and that I want her to become the person that I know she can be. I want her to focus on her movies, her career, Ellie, lahat,” he shares. When asked if he is in love right now, Bret doesn’t hesitate to admit it. “I can say that. I am. I’m not shy about saying that but at the same time I don’t want people taking it the wrong way. I feel really close to her like that and I don’t want people to take it out of context. If I say that I love her I don’t want you guys to think that I’m just saying it like that. I actually care about Andi. I really care about her,” he says. Although Andi has also been vocal about not wanting to rush into anything romantic this year, Bret says he has no problem waiting for the right time with her. “I hope she is (taking it slow). That’s fine with me. I want her to take everything slow. I just want her to focus on her herself, building herself. That’s no problem with me. I just hope that we keep pushing forward in the direction that we’re going, that we just keep getting closer and closer. I just hope it keeps going that way,” he reveals. Bret even admits that unlike most guys, he is actually drawn to Andi more because she is a single mom. “That’s very true. I mean, I came from a broken family din so parang I respect anyone who has the courage to bring a child up on their own and then Andi is an amazing mother. Ellie is so wow, she’s an amazing kid. So obedient, she’s so smart, everything. She gets it all from Andi,” he admits. Apart from being a responsible parent, Bret says he likes a lot of things about Andi. “Too many to list (laughs). She’s so smart, like she really is. Lahat ng conversations naming, like we keep up with each other. We can talk about anything for

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hours, ganun,” he comments. Despite the mixed reactions from people online, Bret says he and Andi are unfazed. “Before you judge anyone, take a look at yourself. Ganun lang. if they really took the chance to really know the whole history of Andi, they would think of her very differently,” he says. For Valentine’’s day, the Fil-Am actor says he wants to make it as unforgettable as their New Year’s eve together. “Actu-

ally I’m cooking something up also so abangan niyo (laughs). My ideal Valentines day is

just old school, candlelight dinner, flowers, chocolates, basic. I’m old fashioned kasi.”

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ABS-CBN’s ‘Forevermore’ continues to spread the love worldwide via TFC The well-loved series dominates Philippine primetime and online views worldwide; Liza Soberano’s teleserye abode ‘Sitio La Presa,’ now a tourist spot in Benguet

here is no denying the impact and power of love that the ABS-CBN kilig series, “Forevermore,” spreads to its viewers all over through The Filipino

ham Park, Wright Park, and The Manor which, in the series, is a hotel called Hotel Grande owned by the family of Gil’s character.

Channel (TFC) as it continues to dominate primetime ratings in the Philippines, generate online hits and create a buzz worldwide. Based on the recent data Kantar Media Philippines (television audience measurement provider) released, the series starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano scored a Philippine TV rating of 23.6%, beating its rival shows from other Filipino networks. “Forevermore” also continues to generate a buzz online as evident in the number of the show’s hits on TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv. Aside from the highrating that the show continues to deliver, Filipinos have also fallen in love with the site location of the series specifically where the character of Soberano resides, Sitio Le Presa in Tuba, Benguet (Luzon). Sitio La Presa is originally Sitio Pungayan but was coined as such because of the interest created by the teleserye. In a recent report from abs-cbnnews.com, people flocked to Sitio La Presa during the holiday season last year to see the beautiful scenery of the village, take photo opportunities with the cast and take selfies with both the cast and house. Aside from Sitio La Presa, other famous spots featured in the series are Burn-

Continue to feel the thrill of falling in love

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for the first time in ”Forevermore” on TFC worldwide from Monday to Friday (Tuesday to Saturday, Australian Daylight Savings Time or ADST, New Zealand Daylight Savings Time or NDST, and Guam time). Catch every kilig episode via TFC.tv, right after its Philippine airing and through TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

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“GOIN’ BULILIT” Welcomes Newcomers Alonzo Mulach and Vito Quizon this Sunday

he “Goin’ Bulilit” family is growing! Adding to the fun and excitement every Sunday with the gang are Alonzo Muhlach and Vito Quizon, the adorable sons of former child celebrities Nino Muhlach and Vandolph Quizon who are following the footsteps of their dads.

Starting early in showbiz, Alonzo and Vito are in for a big break in “Goin’ Bulilit” as they display their comedic skills for their first appearance this Sunday (January 18) in the longtime running hit comedy show. This Sunday’s episode

will also touch on the heated issue on the MRT fare hike wherein the “Goin’ Bulilit” kids put their own spin to lighten up the issue. This is definitely an episode that will complete your weekend fix! Catch all these and more in “Goin’ Bulilit” which airs after “TV Patrol Weekend” and “LUV U” which airs after “ASAP 19” on ABSCBN this January 18. Catch the Kapamilya comedy shows and make weekends complete, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” airs on Saturdays after “Maalaala Mo Kaya”, “Banana Nite” airs weekdays after “Bandila” and “LUV U” airs Sunday after “ASAP 19.” Catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “Goin’ Bulilit” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www.abscbnmobile.com.

Coco Martin to do a comedy movie with Vice Ganda

oco Martin is set to star in a film with his best friend Vice Ganda. In an interview with the actor, he relayed, “First time ko talagang gumawa ng comedy. Siyempre makakasama ko ang best friend ko na si Vice and tsaka magaan ito, malapit sa puso na-

min kasi spoof ito ng buhay namin eh. Sabi ko nga siyempre nachallenge ako kasi ngayon lang ako gagawa ng ganitong tema ng pelikula.” Coco shared that he conceptualized the film. “Oo ganon naman ako eh sabi ko nga sa

bawat soap opera na ginagawa ko, sa bawat pelikulang ginagawa ko, gusto ko kasi may partisipasyon ako. Siyempre napakarami naming mga nakatrabahong artrista, napakarami naming nakatrabaho sa pelikula, why not magsama kami sa isang pelikula at nakaisip ako ng magandang konsepto para sa aming dalawa,” he said. He added, “Siyempre bilang isang artista dapat iba-iba ang ginagawa mo, para kaming clay na kung papaano mo kami imo-mold dapat ganon kami, siyempre nakagawa kami ng horror movie and this time gusto ko gumawa ng comedy.” The actor said that their movie would be released sometime in October and it would not be part of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Coco is hoping that a movie version of Juan dela Cruz would be part of MMFF 2015. “I think by October [‘yung comedy movie] at sa film fest kasi ako

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GOOD STEWARDS by Ting Mallari

Add This One Thing to Your New Year’s Financial Goals

y now, you may already been bombarded by articles and videos on how to set goals for 2015. But have you applied what you’ve read or seen? Did you get to sit down with your spouse and actually write down your goals or created your vision board or however else you call it? Have you looked into the mirror and talked yourself out to succeed this year? It’s the new year anyway, so this is the perfect time to do so. Let me help jog your memory on some of the financial goals worth setting plus one thing most of us forget. 1. Pump up your savings. Majority of us will make this as our default goal. It may not be the easiest but anyone can start saving. To help you stick to this plan, why not set up a pre-authorized deduction from your bank? This way, whatever you don’t see fattens up your savings buck! Start with 10% of your income. 2. Pay off debts. According to research, consumer debts (such as credit card debts) in Canada are not getting any bet-

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ter. Don’t be part of the statistics. Start paying off your higher-interest cards and make mini-celebrations once you’ve paid one --- but not incurring another debt to do so, of course! There are some ways to minimize debts effectively. Talk to debt experts. 3. Revisit your spending. This may not be that comfortable for some because it may mean scrimping on things they love to buy. But this is not about totally eliminating that hot and creamy coffee handed to you artistically by your favorite barista; this just means proactively knowing where your money comes from and goes to and then, make necessary adjustments. You may find out frequent eat outs may be replaced by a brown bag lunch once in a while. It takes discipline to do this but it is very doable. You can do it!

you savings as it gives tax write-off benefits. Contact this author for additional information on how to start a business with an affordable capital outlay. 5. Ensure proper protection for you or your loved ones. Some Filipinos I talked to (especially the newcomers in Canada) are not that familiar on what this is all about. Proper protection means making sure that you or your loved ones have the right amount of life or health insurance coverage so that in the event of death, sickness or disability, life goes on --- kids continue schooling, bill payments are uninterrupted and lifestyle is not drastically changed. Talking to a licensed professional with access to different companies is your best bet. These are unbiased agents, they can shop around the market and therefore, provide the best products at the right price, all for your best interest.

4. Seek other sources of income. Let’s face it, when finances are really bogging you or your loved ones down it’s high time to seek additional sources of income such as a part-time job or a new business opportunity. The latter gives

6. Learn, Re-learn, Unlearn. Learn all you can in the proper handling of finances. Read books. Attend seminars. Pray for wisdom. Talk to experts on different financial fields, don’t rely on just one. Re-learn things that work for you

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and see how you can make these work better. There are also bad financial habits that we have built over the years such as impulsive buying, not being able to say “No!” or buying more stuff --- it’s not too late to unlearn and break these habits that do not do you any good. The time to start is always now! 7. Tithe and Give Back. This is the one thing worth adding. Tithe literally means 10% and it dates back to God’s rule for his people. This is a biblical exhortation to make offerings to the Lord with an accompanying promise. Chapter 3 verse 10 in the book of Malachi reads “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” Isn’t that a hope-giving promise?! Give what you can with a joyful heart in keeping with your income, giving back to God what is rightfully his and acknowledging His being first in our lives. Have a Meaningful and Blessed year 2015! Ting Mallari is an independent life-licensed insurance professional working with multiple companies to give the best products for clients. She can be reached at 204-963-1338 or at goodsteward77@ gmail.com

Kapuso artists conquer the global stage

MA International marked another banner year in 2014 with a series of successful events held in key regions around the

ebrations culminated with Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes joining his kababayan in Bolingbrook, Chicago for the Philippine Fest globe. Piyesta Pinoy 2014 and Kapuso Premier Actress Driven by its goal of strengthening Lovi Poe delighting over 7000 Filipino-Canathe Kapuso equity among its viewers in ways dians who came to the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade beyond television, GMA’s international busi- Show sa Toronto. ness unit gave Filipinos abroad a taste of home Apart from these, GMA also celebrated through various on-ground events featuring the the vibrancy of Filipino culture as it brought KaNetwork’s top artists. puso stars Benjamin Alves and Steven Silva to As GMA Vice President for Inter- the Flores de Mayo Festival in Hawaii, which national Operations Joseph T. Francia notes, highlighted iconic Filipino traditions, while Kapuso Soul Diva Jaya headlined the third Vancouver OPM Festival in Canada, commemorating decades of great Filipino music. Moreover, the country’s longest running noontime show brought its trademark “isang libo’t isang tuwa” to the Filipino community in Canada with the Dennis Trillo at Kapusong Pinoy sa Singapore much-awaited Eat Bulaga Live in Toronto concert led by the renowned comedic trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, who were joined by the rest of the Dabarkads Pauleen Luna, Ruby Rodriguez, Jimmy Santos, Allan K., Julia Clarete, Keempee de Leon, the “Sugod Bahay Gang” of Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros, as well as the ning comedy show Bubble Gang. show’s well-loved Aleng Maliit, This was followed by the Kapuso love team Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana at KaRyzza Mae Dizon. equally successful Kapusong Pinoy sa pusong Pinoy sa LA. Photo courtesy of Sthanlee Mirador “Through our continued presDubai which brought the Kapuso Netence abroad, GMA hopes to remain work’s now-married Royal Couple “More than providing quality programs and ser- instrumental in cultivating the Filipino spirit Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera vices through our international channels, these outside our home country,” Francia explains. and Julie Anne San Jose to Dubai’s events are an opportunity for our artists to in- Capping off the year’s successful enGlobal Village. Over 7000 spectators teract with the viewers, which is integral to ex- deavors, GMA International brought some of its witnessed GMA’s Primetime King tending the Kapuso experience to our audience brightest stars to Los Angeles, Dubai and Singaand Queen’s romantic duet and each overseas.” pore for the much-anticipated Kapusong Pinoy artist’s individual performances. In the first half of the year, GMA par- concert series. ticipated in several well-attended events held in As one of the hotvarious cities worldwide for the annual celebra- test love teams on televition of Philippine Independence Day. sion, Carla Abellana and Last year’s festivities saw Kapuso Tom Rodriguez thrilled prime artists Tom Rodriguez and Heart Evange- the crowd in the sold-out lista gracing the Philippine Independence Day concert titled Kapusong Parade in New York City while Kapuso leading Pinoy sa LA with their unman Geoff Eigenmann joined fans in Carson deniable chemistry. They City, California. were joined by Julie Anne Over in Kuwait, Asia’s Pop Sweetheart San Jose, Kapuso teen star Julie Anne San Jose and singer-comedienne Miguel Tanfelix and actorGladys Guevarra were featured in Musika at comedian Betong Sumaya Tawanan 4, which gathered more than 3000 who portrayed his popular overseas workers in the region. character Antonietta from Betong Sumaya entertains a sold-out crowd at Kapusong Pi And finally, the Independence Day cel- the country’s longest run- noy sa LA. Photo courtesy of Sthanlee Mirador

GMA completed the concert series and concluded 2014 with a tribute to its loyal Kapuso fans abroad. Drama King Dennis Trillo along with the Fearless Diva Jonalyn Viray and Betong as Antonietta topbilled Kapusong Pinoy sa Singapore, giving their audience an entertainment-filled night to remember. As another year commences, GMA International remains committed in the service of its overseas audiences, effectively bridging Filipinos all over the world to their home country. For updates on GMA Network’s artists, programs, international channels and events, visit the website www.gmanetwork.com/international, Facebook pages www.facebook.com/ GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/ gmalifetv, and www.facebook.com/ gmanewsinternational, Twitter pages @gmapinoytv, @gma_lifetv, and @ gmanewstvintl and Instagram account @gmapinoytv.

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

THE EIGHT COMMANDMENT: PART III “You shall not steal” – Exodus 20:15

n the concluding part of these reflections on the 8th Commandment, I will deal with some of the consequences to the breakers of the commandments. These consequences are not just theoretical but also experiential, even common knowledge to us all. A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF BREAKING THE COMMANDMENT 1. The person who steals causes heartaches, painful suffering and economic hardship for the victim. We dehumanize him. We steal from him what God gave to him – thus stealing from God. 2. The person who steals the wife or husband of another causes families to be torn apart. It results in unbelievable pain to the spouse and children and even if forgiven, it will never be the same again. 3. The person who steals eventually will become poor himself (Pr. 22:16). He will lose everything and prove that he is a fool (Jer. 17:11).. 4. The man who steals has shown that he has forgotten God (Ezk. 22:12). He doesn’t trust His promises or His provisions. 5. The man who steals cannot be trusted with greater responsibility. Unless a man is faithful in small matters, he cannot be faithful in larger ones. 6. The man who does not give what belongs to God, robs God (Mal. 3:10). 7. He is a follower of Satan, the thief, liar and deceiver (Jn. 10:10). BUT IF ONE DOES NOT STEAL, THEN … 8. He will be constantly in the presence of God and He will care for him (Heb. 13:5). His labor will be profitable (Prov. 13:11). 9. He will have eternal treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:19-20). 10. He will bear a strong witness for the Lord (Ti. 2:10). Paul says that “… he shall have the respect of the outsider and not dependent on others” (1 Thes. 4:12). 11. People will trust him with more for the Kingdom of God. JV: Good Tidings Foundation. 12. What we measure to others, will be measured to us (Lk. 6:38). APPLICATIONS A. The 8th C was given with the despoiling of the Egyptians still fresh in their memory of the Israelites. That was not to be a precedent for that was on the basis of just reprisal for years of unpaid labor as slaves. B. Paul tells us that there are three ways to get wealth: you work for it, it is given to you (gift and inheritance), or steal it, and stealing is wrong. C. “Steal no more” (Eph. 4:28). We feel uncomfortable, even surprised, that Paul wrote this to the church in Ephesus. Repentance is needed and true repentance demands restitution. CASE: Zacchaeus, the tax collector (Lk. 19:8). He returned four times, an OT precedent – four sheep to one (Ex. 22:1). In those times, when a thief is caught, he was not brought to jail – so he pays back the victim. Today, we send the thief to jail, so that he can learn how to become a better thief from the other convicted thieves and not to get caught. D. Work hard. The Apostolic rule is: If a man will not work, he shall not eat (1 Thes. 3:10). Don’t be poor so that one can provide for his family, pay his taxes, support the work of God, and give to those who are needy. God hates laziness (Prov. 6:10-11) for it results in poverty, and then it moves to stealing (Prov. 30:8-9). NB: In Context, the rule was against the practice of Christians not working anymore and becoming disrespectful of civil authorities because the Lord was coming soon. Not stealing is no virtue if we are miserly or mean. E. Be content with what you have (Eph. 4:28) or greed will drive you to get more and it becomes an idolatry. Remember the stern warning of Jesus: You cannot serve God or money. F. “Everything I give, I declare that money doesn’t control me. Perpetual generosity is a perpetual de-deification of money” – Kent Hughes. Only then will we worship God and not Money. Deut. 15:10. G. Savoranola (Reformer from Italy). “What must a man possess who possesses the Possessor of all things.” H. God allotted an inheritance for his people (Ps. 78:55; 16:5-6; 1 Pet. 2:9; Hab. 3:17-18). The Holy Spirit in every believer is His down payment, His engage ring for His bride (Jn. 17:6; 10:27-30). The longer I stay in ministry the more I realize the faithfulness of God when He said of Aaron’s inheritance “I am your share” (Nu. 18:20). I. There is hope for all. When we consider all the cases covered by the 8th

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Commandment, hardly is there anyone who is not guilty in one form or another. Our hope is in Christ Jesus who symbolically died between thieves. One rejected Him and went to hell while the other accepted Him and went to paradise with Him. 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.

KC at Paulo, Handog ang Pinaka Magandang Regalo sa Viewers sa Pagtatapos ng “GIVE LOVE”

ward-winning actors KC Concepcion and Paulo Avelino will teach kids and families the importance of family and selflessness in the finale episode of ABS-CBN’s Christmas series “Give Love on Christmas Presents Exchange Gift” this Friday (January 16). Despite the efforts of their son Jacob (Miguel Vergara) to keep their family together, Christian and Anna’s arguments just keep on getting worse as they carry on with their annulment. What can Jacob do to stop their family from falling apart? Will Anna and Christian continue their plan to separate or can they still find their way back to love? In the end, can Anna and Christian set all their differences aside for the sake of their only child? “Give Love on Christmas” is composed of three stories that revolve around family, relationships, and love. These include Paulo and KC’s “Exchange Gift,” Eddie Garcia, Aiko Melendez, Dimples Romana, Carlo Aquino, and Louise Abuel’s “The Gift Giver,” and Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador’s “The Gift of Life.” It is a Christmas special produced

by Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created top-rating TV masterpieces such as “Walang Hanggan,” “Ina Kapatid Anak,” “Juan dela Cruz,” and “Ikaw Lamang.” Don’t miss the last episode of

“Give Love on Christmas Presents Exchange Gift” this Friday, before “It’s Showtime” in ABS-CBN Prime-Tanghali. For more information about “Give Love on Christmas,” visit the show’s official social networking sites Twittter .com/DreamscapePH and Instagram.com/DreamscapePH. Viewers may also catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “Give Love On Christmas” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www. abscbnmobile.com.

Halaga ng Pamilya, Ibibida sa “FLORDELIZA” ngayong Lunes

agmamahal ng pamilya ang mararamdaman ng viewers sa pinakabagong family drama series ng ABS-CBN na “Flordeliza” na magsisimula na ngayong Enero 19 (Lunes). Tampok ang pagbabalik-tambalan ng ‘90s iconic Kapamilya love team nina Jolina Magdangal at Marvin Agustin, ang “Flordeliza” ay base sa mga pangalan ng mga bidang karakter na sina Florida (Jolina) at kanyang anak na si Flor (Ashley Sarmiento), at Elizabeth (Desiree del Valle) at ang anak niyang si Liza (Rhed Bustamante). “Ang ‘Flordeliza’ ay kwento ng dalawang pamilya. Ito’y sesentro sa dalawang ina at dalawang bata na pagbubuklurin ng pagmamahal at paglalayuin ng isang malungkot na katotohanan. Ipapaunawa nito sa mga manonood na ang pagmamahal ng pamilya ang siyang tunay na bumubuo sa ating pagkatao,” pahayag ng Master Storyteller na si Wenn V. Deramas na siya mismong bumuo ng konsepto at co-director ng

serye katuwang si Tots Sanchez-Mariscal IV. Bahagi rin ng “Flordeliza” cast sina Carlo Aquino, Elizabeth Oropesa, Tetchie Agbayani, at Juan Rodrigo. Huwag palampasin ang pagsisimula ng “Flordeliza” pagkatapos ng “It’s Showtime” sa Enero 19, ang “Kapamilya Thank You Day” ng ABS-CBN. Para sa

karagdagang impormasyon, sundan lamang ang official social media accounts ng programa sa Facebook.com/FlordelizaPH, Twitter.com/FlordelizaPH at Instagram. com/ FlordelizaPH.

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Dingdong Dantes speaks up on wedding expenses

by: Maureen Marie Belmonte

eeks after their very lavish nuptial, the “royal wedding” of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera is still a hot topic . While some thought that the event was lovely, some quarters thought that it was “thoughtlessly extravagant.” Some have even suggested that the money could’ve just been shared with the impoverished sector.

Such remarks stemmed from reports that Marian’s wedding gown, which was made by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco, amounted to a staggering P2 million. While the total amount spent for the wedding remains undisclosed, Dingdong in an earlier interview admitted that he was really the one who shelled out money for the wedding. “Ako kasi ang thinking ko kasi diyan itong araw na ito is really for her and it’s for the sake of our families. But it’s really more for her. I really want it as a gift para sa kanya. So dapat lang naman talaga [na ako ang gumastos],” he explained. But as with several celebrity weddings, reports of supplier sponsorship also surfaced. Yeng Constantino, who is set to tie the knot next month, openly and unabashedly ad-

Jason Abalos admits he’s thinking about settling down

by: Leo Bukas

kino-consider na rin pala ni Jason Abalos, who is playing the role of Victor in the teleserye Two Wives, ang paglagay sa tahimik o pagpapakasal. At ang masuwerteng babae na gusto na niyang makasama habang buhay ay ang girlfriend na dating PBB housemate na si Vickie Rushton. “I’m really praying na siya na talaga. Gusto kong siya na nga,” nakangiti niyang kuweto sa amin. “Hindi na rin naman ako bumabata. Saka ayoko na yung paiba-iba pa. Gusto ko, yung kung sino na yung nandiyan, na siyempre mahal ko naman, do’n na ako magpapakasal. Pero ngayon, wala pa. Pinagdarasal ko pa lang… Pero sana nga siya na,” patuloy pa niya. Ibinalita rin ng aktor na nakapaginvest na siya ng sariling bahay somewhere in Quezon City pero ayaw niyang banggitin ang exact location nito. Mayroong limang bedroom ang bahay. Kasama na rito ang guest room at servant’s quarter. “Doon lahat napupunta ang pinagpupuyatan ko sa Two Wives. Bale last 2013 pa ‘yon, two years na ngayon (2015). Janu-

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ary ko rin yon kinuha. Pero 15 years ko pa yon babayaran… Kapag nagkakaroon ako ng buhos na pera, ibinabayad ko kaagad para makabawas sa interes,” patuloy niyang kuwento.

Jason also shares na nami-miss na rin niya ang paggawa ng indie film tulad ng Endo kung saan nanalo siyang best actor sa Gawad Urian ilang taon na ang nakakaraan.

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mitted that she and fiance Yan Asuncion won’t be spending a single peso for their much-awaited union in Batangas. To this, Dingdong explained, “Sabihin nalang natin na meron kaming mga naging kaibigan even before this and they are helping us in so many ways. Hindi naman pupwedeng sabihin na dole out 100% dahil negosiyo rin nila ‘yan eh and at the same time kaibigan rin namin sila.” He added, “Siguro isipin na lang natin na nagtutulungan kami, in the same way na tinutulungan nila kami sa mga needs namin. And sana makatulong rin kami sa kanila in the future in what way or means possible.” Seeing that he was able to spend a lot for their wedding last December 30 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Church, many presumed that Dingdong had been saving for their much-awaited event for a while now. But Dingdong refused to see it that way “Kasi when you say you’re saving up parang you’re putting a limitation on it eh. “Sabihin natin kung nangyari ito 12 years ago, kung ano man ang meron ako I would give it everything as long as alam ko ma-exhaust ko lahat to make her happy,” the Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles actor and producer said. With that he emphasized that “parang nagiging relative lang kung gaano karami o gaano kamahal ang pwedeng maibigay mo para mapasaya siya. “Pero the truth is ‘yung mga simpleng bagay naman talaga ‘yun ang pinakamahalaga,” he ended.

“Oo, nakaka-miss mag-indie. Pero ganu’n talaga, eh. Minsan tsamba-tsamba din. May mga magagandang proyekto na hindi bagay sa ‘yo, may proyekto na bagay sa ‘yo pero hindi naman nakukuna... Ano talaga, suwertehan din.” May reaksyon din si Jason sa muling pagkukumpara sa kanya sa acting ni Jericho Rosales sa The Legal Wife where he played the role of Adrian. “Sobrang idol ko si Jericho… Hindi naman siguro nila kinucompare… Kumbaga, si Echo bago pa ako magartista, andiyan na ‘yan eh, magaling na ‘yan kasi napakanatural umarte ni Echo, eh. “Minsan nga, pag nakita ko yung ginagawa ni Echo, ginagawa ko rin,” pag-amin pa niya. “Ano kasi, sa totoo lang, nahihirapan ako sa role ko. Ang complex, na parang… Ang kalaban ko kasi (Two Wives) dito mga babae, ang laging kong kakomprontasyon mga babae, kaya yung atake

mo, hindi puwedeng… kasi babae, kung paaano ka magagalit sa kanila… kahit naman gaano ka kasama, ang lagi mong kalaban nanay mo at iba pa rin talaga dapat yung intensity ng galit na pakakawalan mo sa babae kumpara sa lalaki… As an actor, kahit anong komprontasyon mo sa babae, dapat under ka pa rin… “Si Kaye, sobrang galing… ilang taon na rin siya sa showbiz eh… lahat naman ng taga-Tabing Ilog magagaling, eh…” pagdedetalye ng aktor. Naibahagi rin ni Jason ang tungkol sa pagiging public servant ng mahal niyang tatay na si Engr. Esmeraldo Abalos sa lugar nila sa Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. “Si Papa ayaw nang magtrabaho kasi tuwang-tuwa siya sa pagiging kapitan, unang term pa lang niya. Sabi niya sa amin, ‘okay na ‘yan, hndi na ako magtratrabaho, nagawa ko na yung obligasyon ko sa inyo…’ siguro gusto niya talagang ano… maging tatay lang ng lahat. “Napa-graduate naman niya kaming lahat kaya hindi na rin siya nagwoworry. Actually, walang ngang sinusuweldo ‘yon, eh, humihingi pa nga sa akin ng pera. Ha-ha-ha! “Pero sobrang bilib ako sa tatay ko kasi naigapang niya ng pag-aaral naming magkakapatid... I want to be like him kapag nag-asawa na ako at naging tatay na,” sabi pa ni Jason.

ABS-CBN DRAMAS CONTINUE TO CONQUER THE WORLD

BS-CBN programs prove to be a big hit not only in the country but in other parts of the world as well after the demand for and interest of foreign viewers in Kapamilya dramas significantly grew in 2014. From a total of 3,779 hours sold

row Belongs to Me”), Filipino adaptation of Korean series “Pure Love,” and ongoing hit primetime series “Forevermore,” topbilled by Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. Just recently, these shows were exhibited and launched during the Asian TV Forum and Market (ATF) participated by hundreds

by ABS-CBN International Distribution to various contest buyers in 2013, ABSCBN’s sales increased by 35% and sold more 5,089 hours of different titles locally produced by the network in 2014. Most of the top content buyers were from Asia particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia in Asia and from Africa. Among the top titles sold this year and have aired in the respective territories were “Got to Believe,” “The Legal Wife,” and “Be Careful with My Heart.” These shows were either subtitled or dubbed in their local languages, just like what ABS-CBN does with popular Asianovelas that Filipinos love and continue to patronize. The year 2015 is expected to be bigger for ABS-CBN International Distribution with the network’s strong line-up of banner programs such as Bea Alonzo’s “Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon” (internationally distributed with the title “Tomor-

of international content sellers and Asian buyers. Aside from ATF, ABS-CBN International Distribution also actively exhibited in other fora namely Filmart (Hong Kong), DISCOP (Istanbul, Africa), NATPE (US, Prague) LA Screenings (US), BCWW (Korea), MIPTV (France), Shanghai TV (China), WCM (Russia), APEX (US), Content Asia Summit (Singapore), MIPCOM (France), and TIFFCOM (Japan). ABS-CBN International Distribution has been recognized in the global arena as a reliable foreign content provider. It has been a premier source of high quality Filipino programming in over 50 territories all over the world and has sold over 30,000 hours of content worldwide. Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures.

Coco Martin...

movie Feng Shui 2, Coco said that he is truly thankful to Filipino movie goers. “Siyempre honestly hindi ko in-expect, ang in-expect ko lang na makagawa ako ng isang horror movie, hindi ko in-expect na makakasali tayo sa MMFF.” On his tandem with Kris Aquino, Coco said that he has got to know the Queen of All Media more because of the film. “Masaya kasi hindi na katulad dati kasi bago pa kami magkatrabaho may ilangan pero this time kasi sa dami ng pagsasama namin, napakaraming pagsubok na pinagdaanan namin, mas nakilala namin ang isa’t isa. Hindi lang kami magkasama bilang magkatrabaho parang isang pamilya na rin kami.”

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wini-wish ko sana makagawa ako ng Juan dela Cruz, pangarap ko na sana this coming MMFF 2015M sabi ko sana magawa ko ang Juan dela Cruz.” When it comes to his love life, Coco said that he has no time to be in a relationship at the moment. “Medyo busy pa eh kasi kakatapos pa lang ng Feng Shui at itong January may gagawin rin kaming pelikula ni Toni (Gonzaga )sabi ko nga rom-com naman iba rin nanakakatuwa siguro. Sobrang blessed at nakakatuwa kasi pinagkakatiwalaan ako ng Star Cinema.” With the success of his recent

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