John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga Consider Church Wedding Plans After Sitcom

John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga are currently thinking about taking things steps further when it comes to steady relationships, as the two stars of the newest hit sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” admitted in a recent interview.

Following two successful weeks of making it to the number one spot in Sunday television ratings, they have become humbly grateful and hopeful for things to come.

Toni, when asked what’s up next after the experiences she has had so far while taping “Home Sweetie Home” said that the love story of her character Julie and John Lloyd’s character Romeo are set to take on whole new heights.

“I think they will head eventually to a marriage in Church,” Toni said. “That’s why they’re saving up.”

“Home Sweetie Home,” however, doesn’t end at the topic of marriage. John Lloyd and Toni also expressed what they hope the show will become—a time for families to spend time together.

“We’re hoping the show becomes a Sunday viewing habit for Filipino families,” John Lloyd Said. Toni added, “After all, Sunday is family day.”

This Sunday (January 19), catch Romeo and Julie as they start to settle down into married life. Of course, starting to live together, they discover new things about each other. Julie ends up finding a box with Romeo’s name on it that he had kept from even before the two met. Could Romeo be hiding something from Julie, even at the very start of their lives together?

Catch  “Home Sweetie Home,” airing Sundays after the kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit.”

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John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga Try Their Luck in 'Singing Bee' (January 18)

Cast members of ABS-CBN’s newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga, Sandy Andolong, Rico J. Puno, and Jayson Gainza take a break from comedy as they try their luck in the hit musical game show this Saturday (January 18). 

Last Saturday, “The X Factor Philippines” grand winner KZ Tandingan started her new year on a high note after she bagged the P1 million jackpot prize. [Watch KZ's winning moment here]

KZ bested fellow challengers and singers Frenchie Dy, Sitti Navarro, Duncan Ramos, and Nyoy Volante, and four-week defending champion Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago. KZ is the second millionaire for the current season of “The Singing Bee” following actress Sheryl Cruz, who also won the P1 million jackpot last December.

After KZ’s victory, “The Singing Bee” is again in search of its new champion, or new millionaire, this week since the championship seat has been unoccupied. Who among John Lloyd, Toni, Rico J, Sandy and Jayson will win and become the new defending champion? Will one of them again take home the P1 million jackpot prize?

Don’t miss “The Singing Bee” hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez this Saturday (January 18), after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts and reaction using the hashtag #TheSingingBeePH.

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John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga's 'Home Sweetie Home' Debuts at No. 1 Nationwide

The Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” made strong first impressions upon the airing of its pilot episode last Sunday (January 5), topping the rating charts and ranking number one nationwide.

According to data from Kantar Media, “Home Sweetie Home” raked in 19.9% in TV ratings, making it the most watched TV program among last Sunday’s shows in both urban and rural areas. Feedback from viewers via social media also proved the show was a hit, with many becoming instant fans of the John Lloyd Cruz-Toni Gonzaga tandem.

This coming Sunday (January 12), catch another light and romantic episode and find out how Romeo (John Lloyd Cruz) and Julie (Toni Gonzaga) ended up with each other—from obstacles the two faced as a couple leading up to a kind of marriage that is uniquely their own.

Find out how their love story played out in the next episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing Sundays after the kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit”.

Meanwhile, the fun goes even further with the Banana Split gang on two other Kapamilya comedy shows this 2014, as “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” lets the laughter start early on Saturday nights after“Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” makes weekday nights tons lighter with all-new special guests and even more hilarious gags and sketches.

Watch out for a special episode of the “Banana Nite” segment in the coming week featuring Jayson “Tito Vhoy” Gainza as he goes face to face with a showbiz personality that he has gained a reputation for impersonating, the King of Talk Boy Abunda.

Catch “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” on Saturday nights after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Banana Nite” from Monday to Friday after “Bandila”.

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The Making of John Lloyd and Toni's Home Sweetie Home: Meet the Characters

Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home is set to make waves this new year with the first ever television team up of John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. The two will be playing a married couple living with their extended family.

John Lloyd and Toni will be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico J Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Home Sweetie Home (click here to watch the full trailer) premieres January 5 (Sunday) after Goin’ Bulilit. Meet the characters of ABS-CBN's newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home in the video below:

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Toni Gonzaga and John Lloyd Cruz's Home Sweetie Home Premieres January 5

In the Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom that’s set to make waves as the new year kicks off, blockbuster star John Lloyd Cruz and favorite multimedia sweetheart Toni Gonzaga will be starring in a their comeback as a duo with the launch of the all-new “Home Sweetie Home”.

The two stars have long been expressing their excitement for the project’s kick-off, which has been much anticipated over the past months as John Lloyd and Toni will finally be breaking even more barriers venturing into “Home Sweetie Home”.

Watch: Home Sweetie Home Full Trailer

Toni was especially surprised to hear the news that she was to be cast in this new hilarious sitcom, excited that her and John Lloyd will be taking on television together for the first time.

“This will be our first time together on TV, so I hope everyone will get to be a part of it. I hope they enjoy,” Toni said in a report with ABS-CBN News. The last time the two shared the screen was in their side-by-side stint in the movie “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010.

Four years after, in “Home Sweetie Home,” the two will be playing the a married couple and their extended family, leading to the silly things that could happen in that situation.

John Lloyd and Toni will also be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Don’t miss out on the pilot episode of “Home Sweetie Home,” airing on Sundays starting January 5 after “Goin’ Bulilit”.

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Home Sweetie Home Full Trailer - John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer of newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home starring John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga. The show is the second team up of JLC and Toni after My Amnesia Girl and their first on TV.

Also starring Sandy Andolong, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado and Rico J. Puno with Jason Gainza, Mitoy Yonting, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio and Eda Nolan, Home Sweetie Home will premiere January 5, 2014 after Goin' Bulilit.

Watch the full trailer of Home Sweetie Home below:

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Bea Alonzo Considers Playing Dyesebel; Returns to TV Early 2014

Actress Bea Alonzo is willing to play the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel when the character returns on television for the much-anticipated ABS-CBN remake of the famous Mars Ravelo work.

Bea Alonzo was believed to play Dyesebel because of her Instagram posts showing the actress' fondness of swimming nowadays. In an interview with entertainment site Pep.ph, Bea said that if ever the role will be given to her, she will consider it as this will be her very first fantaserye if ever. 

However, Bea Alonzo might not be donning the mermaid costume since her comeback teleserye on ABS-CBN next year will be a drama. This was revealed by the actress to ABS-CBN News, saying that she's excited to give life to another character which is totally different from her past roles.

"Basta istorya ito ng paghihiganti. Maganda siya. Mature siya for me pero nandiyan tayo, let’s try new things all the time," she said.

According to Bea, the series might start grinding January for release first quarter of 2014. Bea, however, refused to divulge further details about the project, including the actors who will be joining her in the said teleserye.

"I’m doing a soap. Hindi pa yata puwede sabihin kasi wala pang final, may ginagawa pa kasi 'yung dapat kong makakasama. Sana matuloy kasi hindi ko pa sila ever nakakasama.”

The upcoming project will be under Dreamscape Entertainment of Deo Endrinal. 

Bea Alonzo was last seen on a teleserye via A Beautiful Affair, her reunion series with John Lloyd Cruz, which ended early 2013. For the rest of the year, Bea became busy with movie projects such as Four Sisters and A Wedding  and She's The One, which both did well in the box office.

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ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2013 Winners: KimXi, Sarah, John Lloyd, KathNiel

ABS-CBN's Sunday musical variety show ASAP 2012 has announce the winners of the 6th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice (2012) on its December 8 episode. The annual POP Viewers' Choice Awards recognized viewers' most favorite on different categories covering music, movies, print and television.

Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz were big winners in the Pop Movie category clinching 3 awards for It Takes A Man and A Woman. Vice Ganda dominated the Pop Astig category with 2 awards. Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla ruled the Pop Kapamilya TV category with their latest hit, Got to Believe. Daniel and Sarah also reigned in the Pop Music category.

Here is the complete list of winners of the ASAP Viewers' Choice Awards 2013. 

POP MALE ARTIST Daniel Padilla POP SONG Daniel Padilla “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat” POP SOUNDTRACK ALBUM Ina, Kapatid, Anak POP CELEBRITY CAMEO IN A MUSIC VIDEO Kim Chiu “Discolamon” POP MOVIE LOVETEAM Kim Chiu & Xian Lim “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” POP KAPAMILYA TV CHARACTER Chichay and Joaquin (Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla) POP KAPAMILYA TV THEME SONG Got To Believe by Juris from “Got To Believe” POP FEMALE FASHIONISTA Kim Chiu POP COVER GIRL Sarah Geronimo POP BREAKTHROUGH STAR Janella Salvador POP FANS CLUB KimXi (Kim Chiu & Xian Lim)

POP FEMALE ARTIST Sarah  Geronimo POP ALBUM Sarah Geronimo “Expression” POP MUSIC VIDEO Sarah Geronimo “It Takes A Man And A Woman” POP MOVIE THEME SONG It Takes A Man & A Woman from It Takes A Man & A Woman (Sarah G.) POP SCREEN KISS Sarah Geronimo & John Lloyd Cruz “It Takes A Man And A Woman” POP MOVIE It Takes A Man And A Woman POP KAPAMILYA TV SHOW Got To  Believe POP MALE FASHIONISTA Vice Ganda POP COVER BOY Daniel Padilla POP NETIZEN Vice Ganda

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Jessy Mendiola Receives Birthday Surprise; Movie with John Lloyd Awaits

It was an ordinary taping day for Jessy Mendiola. She was on her way to the set of her primetime series “Maria Mercedes” when suddenly, the cast, the staff, and even members of her fans club surprised her and welcomed her with loud cheers to celebrate her 21st birthday.

“I wasn’t expecting it at all. I was just so happy that the people I love were there to celebrate my birthday,” she said.

At her young age, Jessy has been truly blessed with a wonderful showbiz career. When asked what else she could ask for her birthday, the Kapamilya actress said that she just hopes that she will always have good health.

Jessy also shared how tough the year was for her, yet she remains thankful for all the good things that happened to her.

“I’ve been through a lot of trials this year. They weren’t easy but I learned from the experience. At the end of the day, God is really good and He will find ways to make you smile again by blessing you with more than what you asked for. I am truly thankful. This is one very memorable year for me,” she said.

One of the things she’s thankful for is the continuous support of viewers for her series “Maria Mercedes.” The Mexicanovela adaptation’s rating is on an uptrend nationwide, especially in Metro Manila. Jessy’s second movie under Star Cinema, “Call Center Girl,” also raked millions in the box office.

Recently, Jessy was also among the hot topics that trended online for one whole day after a video produced by the fast food chain she is endorsing went viral. In the video, Jessy mesmerized UAAP superstar Jeric Teng with her captivating beauty as she sat down with him for a meal.

A lot of projects also await Jessy in 2014 that include a movie project opposite John Lloyd Cruz. Invites for events and out-of-town shows also continue to come in.

When asked about her love life, Jessy shortly quipped, “I’m still waiting.”

Present during the birthday surprise were Business Unit Head Ruel Bayani, director Rechie Del Carmen, production manager Riza Ebriega, executive producer Des Juan, cast memebrs Vina Morales, Devon Seron, Yogo Singh, Jason Abalos, and Tess Antonio, and members of Jessy’s official fans club Jessylicious.

Jessy continues to sizzle primetime viewing every weeknight as Maria Mercedes. This week, Mercedes starts her revenge on Malvina (Vivian Velez) by stripping her off of her power. Will anger and hate consume all of Mercedes? How will Malvina turn things in her favor after learning that Mercedes weakness is still her son Luis (Jake Cuenca)?

Don’t miss “Maria Mercedes” weeknights after “Got to Believe” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. For updates, follow @MariaMercedesPH on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/MariaMercedesOfficial on Facebook. Tweet your thoughts about the show using the hashtag #MariaMercedes.

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ABS-CBN Mobile Now Available; 100,000 Free Sim Cards Given Away to Yolanda Survivors

ABS-CBNmobile announced it is giving away 100,000 SIM cards for free to the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda to help them connect and communicate with their loved ones.

The announcement was made at ABS-CBN’s “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert” aired on ABS-CBN Sunday night (Nov 17) by actor Piolo Pascual, who also appears in the TV spot along with ABS-CBN stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu, and Enrique Gil.

The SIM cards will be given away along with relief packages, in tandem with Sagip Kapamilya relief efforts in several Yolanda-hit areas.

Each ABS-CBNmobile SIM card has free prepaid load worth P50, 15 free texts to all networks, and 5MB of Internet that the survivors can use to connect with their loved ones.

Kapamilyas outside the calamity areas can help too. ABS-CBNmobile will make available another 100,000 SIM cards to sell in Metro Manila and other areas not affected by the typhoon to enable the sharing of load with the survivors.

Just buy ABS-CBNmobile SIM cards found in sari-sari stores and tiangges and share load by texting Share<space><amount> and send to 2131. Any of the following load amounts can be shared: P10, P20, P50, P100.

All load shared will be collected and distributed to the Yolanda survivors. To find out how much load has been shared, ABS-CBNmobile SIM card subscribers can text Share<space>Status to 2131. All transactions to 2131 are free.

Given the limited telecom signal and access to television currently being experienced in Yolanda-ravaged areas, ABS-CBNmobile and SkyCable have also partnered to put up TV viewing stations and calling centers, starting with Tacloban and to be rolled out in other key calamity areas. The viewing and calling centers will be available until power and communication lines in affected areas have normalized.

To find out the locations where ABS-CBNmobile SIMs are now available, just call 7878 through your ABS-CBNmobile SIM card or 266-7878 from your landline.

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ABS-CBN Mounts All-Star Benefit Concert for Earthquake and Yolanda Victims

ABS-CBN will stage a star-studded benefit concert on Saturday (November 16) at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum to raise funds for the survivors of all calamity-stricken areas in the country, including Cebu and Bohol that were hit by magnitude 7.2 earthquake last October and the Visayan region that was severely devastated by super typhoon Yolanda.

Titled “ABS-CBN Presents: Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert,” the fundraising event will donate all ticket sales proceeds to the calamity fund of Sagip Kapamilya, the emergency humanitarian assistance program of ABS-CBN Foundation.

The show will gather some of the country’s biggest names in the TV, movie, and music industries who will all perform for free including Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Judy Ann Santos, Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga, Angelica Panganiban, Maja Salvador, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Charice, and other Kapamilya stars.

Also gracing the concert are University of the Philippines (UP) Singing Ambassadors, Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, El Gamma Penumbra, Moonstar 88, 6 Cyclemind, Banda ni Kleggy, and inspirational singers Jamie Rivera and Fatima Soriano.

Ticket prices are as follows: P300 for general admission; P400 for upper box B; P500 for upper box A; P700 for lower box; and P1,000 for patron. Tickets can now be purchased at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum office, Ticketnet outlets, and Ticketnet website (Ticketnet.com.ph).

All ticket buyers will be given free-sized #TulongPH T-shirts that will be distributed in the venue during the concert.

“ABS-CBN Presents: Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert” will commence at 8pm. Gates will open at 6 pm.

The benefit concert will be simulcast live on ABS-CBN’s global platforms TFC Pay-Per-View, TFC.tv and TFC IPTV; and on cable TV via SkyCable Pay-Per-View and Destiny Pay-Per-View. Live reports will also be aired on AM and FM radio via DZMM and My Only Radio (MOR) 101.9 For Life!

The pay-per-view of TFC.tv will cost at $5, while SkyCable will charge P199 to its subscribers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Baguio and Iloilo.

For additional information on “ABS-CBN Presents: Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert,” visit ABS-CBNnews.com/TulongPH. Take part in fundraising event and continue sharing the worldwide call for donation on Twitter using the hashtag #TulongPH.

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Face the End of the World Together

Philippine showbiz’s teen king and queen, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, along with some of today’s finest Star Magic talents, find themselves posed with the question “What would you want to do before the world ends?”, putting their hearts to the test in their hit movie together, “24/7 in Love”, which is set to air this Sunday (September 22) on Cinema One.

An end of the world prediction based on the Mayan calendar causes panic worldwide. In line with this, a young student named Jane (Kathryn Bernardo) comes up with an idea for a video project that she wants to submit in order to win a VIP pass to her ultimate crush’s concert. Being a huge fan of the young actor Billy Fernandez (Daniel Padilla), she decides to circle the city, asking people what they’d do if it were the end of the world.

As she goes around to meet different people, she discovers different love stories that are taking place all around the world, making her cross paths with characters that form a star-studded cast including Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Maja Salvador, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu and Diether Ocampo.

Directed by John Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz, Frasco Mortiz and Dado Lumibao from Star Cinema, “24/7 in Love” brought together an ensemble to celebrate Star Magic’s 20th anniversary. It has been said to be able to cover love in all forms with its stellar cast of some of the biggest and brightest stars in Philippine cinema today.

Don’t miss out on “24/7 in Love” airing at 8:00 p.m. on the Blockbuster Sundays movie block of Cinema One (SkyCable channel 56 and Destiny Cable analog channel 37 or digital channel 56), the Philippines’ number one cable channel. For program schedules and updates, visit and like www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel.

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Jericho Rosales Joins Toda Max, John Lloyd Cruz on Goin Bulilit this Weekend

Matinee idols and highly acclaimed actors John Lloyd Cruz and Jericho Rosales take their acting skills to different places starting this Saturday (September 14), as they take on two of ABS-CBN’s comedy shows, Goin’ Bulilit and Toda Max.

First up would be Jericho as he stars side-by-side with “Toda Max” cast members Angel Locsin, Vhong Navarro, and Ai-Ai delas Alas. In a different take on the popular kiligserye “Be Careful With My Heart”, Jericho will be playing a popular celebrity chef, often referred to as “Sir Chef”, who arrives in Beverly Gils to promote his cooking show, “Be Careful With My Cooking”. Lacking a chef assistant, he hires Justin (Vhong Navarro) to show off his cooking skills. However, when Justin joins Sir Chef behind the scenes, he discovers a secret that could ruin the celebrity chef’s career.

Meanwhile, as a light-hearted reminder to keep safe these days, Lloydie will be part of showing the funny things that could happen when it comes to relief centers and evacuation operations, while having fun with Philippine television’s favorite kids on the hit kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit”. The kids will be delivering gags about the sticky situations that kids and adults can get themselves into—also serving as caution to keep away from harm. He will also be joining Aaliyah Belmoro in the segment “Mutyaya ng Masa” and Clarence Delgado in “How? How? With Islaw”.

In keeping with the current times, “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” also stays up to date this Saturday (September 14), as Melai Cantiveros has some things to say about her relationship and pregnancy. Aside from that, the cast will also be giving their take on the recently concluded Star Magic Ball, and Donya Bading (Jayson Gainza) will be taking on the role of Janet Napoles in the segment “Hot Issue”.

The hit teen series “LUV U” also taps into conflicts that should be resolved, as Marj (Mika dela Cruz) decides that her friends Lexie (Alexa Ilacad) and Shirley (Sharlene San Pedro) should also come to a truce with the boys of the Breakers, Benj (Nash Aguas), Drake (Jairus Aquino) and Archie (Kobi Vidanes). Will the long-running quarrel between the teens finally come to an end and will new relationships finally be formed?

Get loads of laughter with all these and more on ABS-CBN’s comedy shows starting on Saturday (September 14), with “Toda Max” airing back-to-back before “Banana Split: Extra Scoop” after “The Voice of the Philippines”. On Sunday (September 15), catch “Goin’ Bulilit” after “TV Patrol Weekend” and “LUV U” as it airs after “ASAP 18”.

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Kim Chiu Breaks Silence on Mother's Death, Xian Lim on 'SIR' (July 20)

For the first time, Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu will face all the issues linked to her, including the passing of her mother and the real score between her and Kapamilya actor Xian Lim, in a ‘SIR-tified’ exclusive interview of “Showbiz Inside Report” this Saturday (July 20).

How does Kim remain strong after the death of her Mama Louella? Are Kim and Xian in a serious relationship right now?

Meanwhile, famous showbiz couple John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban will open up their hearts and share their happiness with the “SIR” viewers as they celebrate their first anniversary.

Don’t miss the much awaited confessions of Kim, Xian, John Lloyd, Angelica and other big stars in the trending showbiz talk show of ABS-CBN, “Showbiz Inside Report,” this Saturday, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta Movie with John Lloyd Cruz and Jessy Mendiola, All Set

The ultimate love team of Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta will soon invade the big screen via a new romantic movie this 2013 as part of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary year-long celebration.

Richard and Dawn signed a contract with Star Cinema recently after the success of their love team’s comeback in the hit teleserye “Walang Hanggan,” where they played the roles of Marco and Emily, respectively.

“I feel proud to be part of Star Cinema’s anniversary. It’s a great year and a great time to be with Star Cinema and Dawn. This project is going to be very exciting,” said Richard. For her part, Dawn said that she is quite nervous since it has been years since she and Richard have made a movie together.

The stars also revealed that John Lloyd Cruz and Jessy Mendiola will be part of the cast.

Both Dawn and Richard expressed their excitement to work with the younger stars. “The last time I worked with John Lloyd was during the sitcom ‘Palibhasa Lalake,’ so I am so excited to have a reunion with him,” said Richard. Dawn added that she really wants to have a project with movie box-office star John Lloyd and “Paraiso” leading lady Jessy.

Richard and Dawn’s movie, which is a combination of family drama and love story, is written by award-winning screenwriter Ricky Lee. The story will be about a husband and a wife who are trying to save their marriage and revive their lost love. Principal photography will begin in July.

Present at the contract signing were Star Creatives head Malou Santos, Richard’s manager Pia Campos and Dawn’s manager Vivian Recio.

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31st Luna Awards 2013 Winners | Angel Locsin Wins Best Actress, The Mistress Big Winner

The 31st Luna Awards (2013) happened June 1 and the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has given 12 Luna trophies to outstanding films and people behind the successful movies of the year.

Star Cinema's The Mistress was big winner of the night, clinching half of the trophies given away. It won Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Actor for John Lloyd Cruz, Best Supporting Actor for Ronaldo Valdez and Best Supporting Actress for Hilda Koronel. 

Angel Locsin won Best Actress, her fourth Best Actress trophy for her performance in One More Try. Meanwhile, the last five awards were brought home by El Presidente, including the most coveted Best Picture award. 

Here are the winners of the 31st Luna Awards 2013:

BEST PICTURE El Presidente BEST DIRECTION Olivia M. Lamasan (The Mistress) BEST ACTOR John Lloyd Cruz (The Mistress) BEST ACTRESS Angel Locsin (One More Try) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Ronaldo Valdez (The Mistress) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Hilda Koronel (The Mistress) SPECIAL AWARDS FPJ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Director/Actor Eddie Garcia	BEST SCREENPLAY Vanessa R. Valdez (The Mistress) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Carlo Mendoza (El Presidente) BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Danny Red & Joel M.V. Bilbao (El Presidente) BEST EDITING Marya Ignacio (The Mistress) BEST MUSIC Jessie Lasaten (El Presidente) BEST SOUND Albert Michael Idioma (El Presidente) LAMBERTO AVELLANA MEMORIAL AWARD Director Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Posthumous)
MANUEL DE LEON AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT Director Peque Gallaga

The Film Academy of the Philippines recognizes the artistic and technical excellence of the performances and accentuates the value of quality works of the people behind the outstanding films shown during the year.

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ASAP 18 Celebrates Star Magic 21st Anniversary (May 26) | More than 100 Stars Glitter

Stars are set to shine at its brightest this Sunday (May 26) as Star Magic celebrates its 21st anniversary in “ASAP 18” together with more than 100 Kapamilya stars including Piolo Pascual, Coco Martin, John Lloyd Cruz, Sam Milby, Angelica Panganiban, Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Kathryn Bernardo, and Daniel Padilla.

Get ready to feel the ‘magic’ with the special surprises of Star Magic talents Jodi Sta. Maria, Diether Ocampo, Jake Cuenca, Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino, Erich Gonzales, Jessy Mendiola, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Maricar Reyes, Pokwang, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, and many more.

Witness Filipino talent at its finest in the hair-raising musical spectacle of Star Magic powerhouse singers Vina Morales, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, Richard Poon, Zia Quizon, KZ Tandingan, Bugoy Drilon, and Liezel Garcia together with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra to be led by Maestro Gerard Salonga.

Celebration continues in “ASAP 18” with the fabulous back-to-back birthday celebration of the “Be Careful With My Heart’s” Sir Chief Richard Yap and the Divine Diva ZsaZsa Padilla.

Prepare to be amazed with the must-see face-off of “Ina Kapatid Anak” lead stars Kim at Maja; followed by the grand launch of ABS-CBN’s newest Primetime Bida teleserye “Annaliza” to be led by Andrea Brillantes, Patrick Garcia, Kaye Abad, Carlo Aquino, Denise Laurel, and Zanjoe Marudo.

Meanwhile, groove to the best of the ‘50s in the breath-taking Supahdance showcase of Iza Calzado, Nikki Gil, Karylle, and Iya Villania.

Watch out for another world-class concert experience from Gary Valenciano, Toni Gonzaga, Bamboo, Martin Nievera, and the ASAP Sessionistas.

Celebrate 21 years of ‘magic’ with the biggest stars in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visithttp://asap.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPGlitter.

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John Lloyd Cruz Confronts Diether Ocampo: Report

Actor John Lloyd Cruz allegedly rushed to the set of Apoy Sa Dagat and confronted one of its lead stars Diether Ocampo, a report from DZMM said.

According to the report, John Lloyd Cruz cursed Diether Ocampo and challenged the latter in a fist fight. John Lloyd's wrath started when Diether Ocampo, who got carried away in an intense scene in Apoy Sa Dagat, unintentionally threw a flower vase to Angelica, when the scene only called for a bag being thrown at the actress.

After the scene, Angelica whose foot was hit by the vase, complained to her boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz crying. The hero boyfriend then rushed to the taping and allegedly sought for Diether, cursed and challenged him into a fist fight. Diether, according to the report was shocked and unable to move.

Fortunately, the executive producer of the show came in between and shouted at Lloydy "not on my set!" which then stopped the commotion.

The DZMM report also said that John Lloyd apologized to the staff of the show.

It was not the first time, according to the report, that Angelica became uncomfortable in a scene with Diether. The actress was quoted as saying that she will require a 'double' in sensitive scenes with Diet, except when the scene will call for them talking face to face and should have a shot together.

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It Takes A Man and A Woman Now Second Highest-Grossing Pinoy Film of All Time

After earning P345 million in less than three weeks in cinemas nationwide, the Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz-starrer “It Takes a Man and a Woman” is now officially the second highest-grossing Filipino film of all time and the biggest earning non-Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) local movie.

The third installment of the hit romantic-comedy film series directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina broke the record of the comedy flick “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” starring Vice Ganda, which earned P331 million during its theatrical run in 2011. “It Takes a Man and a Woman” is now second in terms of total box-office earnings after the 2012 MMFF entry “Sisterakas” starring the comedy trio of Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and AiAi delas Alas, which raked P391 million during its run in cinemas nationwide. All three top-grossers– “Sisterakas,” “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin,” and “It Takes a Man and a Woman”–are co-productions of Star Cinema and Viva Films.

Meanwhile, “It Takes a Man and a Woman” screenwriter Carmi Raymundo recently revealed that the much talked about wedding vows of Laida and Miggy that made everyone in cinemas cry were written by Sarah and John Lloyd themselves.

“Direk Cathy and I told Sarah and Lloydie that we want them to write Miggy and Laida’s wedding vows. Gusto ko din kasi marinig from them kung ano sa tingin nila yung learnings ng characters nila,” explained Carmi, who was also the headwriter of the first two installments of the series namely “A Very Special Love” and “You Changed My Life.” “Both were nervous kung kaya ba nila magsulat but they were very excited. When they showed me what they wrote, I knew right away that they wrote from the hearts of their characters. They were so sincere, ang ganda!”

Carmi further shared that Sarah and John Lloyd’s self-made vows were so beautifully written that she almost did not edit it. “Konti na lang ang inayos ko. Their vows made the ending of Laida and Miggy’s love story a thousand times more special because they spoke their own words. As a writer, yun na ang gift ko sa kanila: to let them speak their own words. In the end, parang naging buhay na talaga sila Miggy at Laida,” Carmi related.

Continue to fall in love with Laida and Miggy’s love story in “It Takes A Man And A Woman” still showing on theaters nationwide.

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44th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards 2013 Winners

The Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (GMMSFI) has finally revealed the list of winners of the 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (2013). Kapamilya stars dominated the list with John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo being hailed as Box Office King and Queen, respectively.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and Ai Ai Delas Alas were hailed as Phenomenal Box Office Stars for the success of their movie Sisterakas, currently the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time raking in P342 million last MMFF 2012.

Here are the winners of the 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (2013) of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation:

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Phenomenal Box-Office Stars – Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda, Ai Ai delas Alas
Box-Office King – John Lloyd Cruz
Box-Office Queen – Bea Alonzo

Film Actor of the Year – Dingdong Dantes
Film Actress of the Year – Angelica Panganiban, Angel Locsin

Prince of Philippine Movies – Luis Manzano
Princess of Philippine Movies – Toni Gonzaga
Prince of Philippine Television – Coco Martin
Princess of Philippine Television – Julia Montes

Most Promising Male Star of the Year – Daniel Padilla
Most Promising Female Star of the Year – Kathryn Bernardo

Male Concert Performers of the Year – Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola
Female Concert Performer of the Year – Anne Curtis
Male Recording Artist of the Year – Christian Bautista
Female Recording Artist of the Year – Aiza Seguerra
Promising Male Singer/Performer – Robin Nievera
Promising Female Singer/Performer – Zia Quizon
Most Popular Recording/Performing Group – Spongecola
Most Promising Recording/Performing Group – Chicsers
Most Popular Novelty Singers – Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Ryzza Mae Dizon

Most Popular Love Team on Television – Richard Yap & Jodi Sta. Maria
All Time Favorite Love Team on Movies and TV – Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta
Most Promising Love Team – Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo

Most Popular Male Child Performer – Bugoy Carino
Most Popular Female Child Performer – Ryzza Mae Dizon

Most Popular Film Producers – Star Cinema and Viva Films
Most Popular Film Director – Wenn Deramas
Most Popular Screenwriter – Olivia Lamasan/Vanessa Valdez ("The Mistress")

Most Popular TV Program News & Public Affairs – "24 Oras" (GMA-7)
Most Popular Daytime TV Drama Series – "Be Careful With My Heart" (ABS-CBN)
Most Popular Primetime TV Drama Series – "Walang Hanggan" (ABS-CBN)
Most Popular TV Program Musical Variety – "Eat Bulaga" (GMA-7)
Most Popular TV Program Talent Search/Reality – "X-Factor Philippines" (ABS-CBN)

Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award – Noel Trinidad
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The coronation night (awards night) will be held on May 19 at the AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City and will be telecast on ABS-CBN "Sunday's Best" on May 26.

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