Ang Laro Ng Buhay Ni Juan: Now Showing Without Cuts

'Ang Laro Ng Buhay Ni Juan" is now showing without cuts. The latest Joselito Altarejos movie has been approved by the MTRCB without cuts on the first screening. The movie features Richard Quan, Angeli Bayani, Nico Antonio, Perry Escano, Mark Xander Fabillar, Michael Cayetano, May-I Fabros, Lex Bonife, Annelle Durano, Dexter Pelagio, and the 'Topada Boys', Ace Ricafort, Tony Lopena and Ray An Dulay. Now showing in Robinsons cinemas.

Marian Rivera: Darna 2009

Mars Ravelo's 'Darna' just aired its pilot episode featuring Marian Rivera as Narda/Darna. Her leading man in the series is Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo while Iwa Moto plays the role of Valentina.

Eddie Garcia as Father Mateo, Celia Rodriguez as Perfecta, Caridad Sanchez as Loleng, Robert "Buboy" Villar as Carding or Ding, Raymart Santiago as Crisanto, Rufa Mae Quinto as Francesca, Janice de Belen as Consuelo, Rita Avila as Alicia, Jestoni Alarcon as Simon, Ian de Leon as Alfonso, Alfred Vargas as Gabriel, Polo Ravales as Shiro, Angel Aquino as Guardian/Original Darna, Gabby Eigenmann as Apollo, Bearwin Meily as Watson, Krissa Mae Arrieta as Liberty and Roxanne Barcelo as Aleli costars.

Ehra Madrigal as Babeng Lawin, Francine Prieto as Babeng Tuod, Nadine Samonte as babaeng Impakta, Maggie Wilson as babaeng Linta, Ricky Davao as Dr. Morgan and Paolo Contis as Kobra play villain roles in the series.

Renz Valerio will play young Eduardo, Joy Folloso as young Narda, and Sweet Ramos as young Valentina. Odette Khan as Lola and Kier Legaspi will be a kidnapper in the series.

Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez directs while Jun Lana heads the creative team who writes the series.

Survivor Palau Sexy Castaways

GMA-7 has finally revealed the names of the 16 castaways who will try to follow the footsteps of JC Tiuseco in the second season of Survivor Philippines in Palau which will start airing on August 17, 2009.

Paolo Bediones will still host the show. There will be a Survivor Philippines: Palau Launch Party at Embassy on August 17, 2009 where you can meet the 16 Castaways.

To get free invites you have to answer one of these two questions:

1.) What do you think are the qualities needed to become a Pinoy Sole Survivor? or
2.) What makes you a Survivor?

Visit their official blogsite for details on how to get free invites to the launch party at Embassy. Click here.

The 8 female official castaways of GMA-7’s Survivor Philippines (Season 2) in Palau are:

Mika Batchelor
Sexy Chef
25 YRS. OLD, CHEF AND RESTAURANT OWNER
PALAWAN

“I consider myself a Survivor because I am not afraid to meet life head-on and I never back away from a challenge as what does not kill me makes me stronger.”

Mika Batchelor is a 25-year old chef and restaurateur from Coron, Palawan. The beauty of her hometown made her fell in love with the ocean and the outdoors.

Among her adventurous hobbies include surfing, sailing and rock–climbing.

But she faces challenges everyday as she takes charge of her restaurant by herself.

“Being a restaurant owner, I really learned leadership by dealing and socializing with people,” Mika said.

To prepare herself for Survivor Philippines Palau, Mika ate lots of high–protein food, fruits and vegetables.

“We have a hill in Coron with a cross at the top; it’s about seven hundred steps. I run there back and forth every day for my endurance,” Mika added.

Will this sexy and energetic chef make it on top of Survivor Philippines?

Maya Segovia
Lady Pilot and a Mom
32 YRS. OLD, MILITARY OFFICER
BATANGAS

“I’m a survivor in the truest sense. I survived all life’s challenges. I can accomplish anything inspite of all the personal problems I’m going through. I’m a mom, a military officer, a military pilot and a business woman. I can do multi-tasking and get the work done well.”

Captain Maya Segovia, a military officer and a pilot of the Philippine Air Force has always thought of herself as a man trapped in a woman’s body.

“Kahit na emotional pa rin ako bilang babae, kaya kong makipagsabayan sa mga lalaki,” the mother of two said.

Maya has been a pilot for seven years and she believes that it is her destiny to be a part of the profession ruled by men.

“Flying is really one of the things that make me happy,” she added.

Always competitive and physically active, Maya has been a mountaineer for 16 years and has also participated in triathlons.

She is also a taekwondo black-belter.

Despite all her credentials, Maya prepared herself for Survivor Philippines: Palau by studying people politics through reading books on psychology.

“Doon ako mahina, e.” Maya admits. “Hindi ako marunong makisama sa mga tao. Dahil sa military ako, sanay ako na magbigay at kumuha ng mga utos. Gawin ang dapat gawin, no emotions dapat, no questions asked.”

We’ll find out if this super mom would soar as a Castaway in Survivor Philippines: Palau.

Amanda Colley Van Cooll
Probinsiyanang Tisay
Female Construction Worker in Alaska USA
25 YRS. OLD
MINDORO

“Survivor ako dahil bilang isang construction worker sa mundo ng mga lalaki, kinakaya at ginagawa ko ang trabaho, enjoy ko pa!”

Amanda Coolley Van Cooll works as a general labor construction worker in Alaska.

Name a work in construction and she’s done it all – from driving trucks to mixing cement.

“I love building things and working with my hands,” Amanda said when asked why she chose a career considered for men.

Amanda said that she got bored working in a bank, doing the same things everyday.

“In construction, there’s really no specific job description. The work is very physical and there’s always something different and new in every project,” Amanda said.

Amanda grew up a probinsyana and is accustomed to island life. She is confident that her experiences prepared her enough for the game.

For the challenges of Survivor Philippines Palau, Amanda did a lot of research and a lot of eating, too.

“I really had to gain some weight, because alam ko na papayat ako,” she added.

Does Amanda have what it takes to become the first Pinay Sole Survivor?

Jef Gaitan
the Girl Next Door
Student and Part-time Model
22 YRS. OLD, PRINT AND COMMERCIAL MODEL
LAGUNA

“I’m a real Survivor because I survived on my own in real life. I took the risk to be independent at a very young age. I survived growing up in the city alone. I became a parent to myself and a teenager at the same time.”

Jef Gaitan may be sweet, friendly and approachable but her charming demeanor and her stunning looks should not be construed as signs of weakness.

“Palaban ako at matapang kapag kinakailangan,” the petite model said.

At 18, she decided to become truly independent and she stopped studying to focus on her modeling career.

When faced with tough challenges, Jef has always resorted to prayers.

“I really depend and find comfort in God,” Jef said. “Whenever problems come my way, I accept them and look for solutions instead of dwelling on them.”

Find out if indeed her looks can be deceiving as Jeff fight for the title to become the first Pinay Sole Survivor.

Echo Caceres
Spicy Bicolana
Call Center Agent
20 YRS. OLD
BICOL

“I’m a real survivor because I am an all-in-one package person who knows my strength and knows when to use it. I am not only physically strong and witty but I know how to deal with different people even in difficult situations and I am able to easily adapt to any environment whether city or island life, making it with full determination.”

As the eldest of seven siblings, Echo Caceres of Sto. Domingo, Albay had to become a breadwinner at a young age.

One of the major challenges her family faced was when their house was destroyed by typhoon Milenyo, while she was on training in Singapore.

Despite the challenges, Echo keeps a positive attitude by living her life to the fullest.

She tags herself as a “feisty call center agent”.

But what’s with her nickname?

“People have always called me “Echo” not only because of my distinct voice na ume-echo talaga, but because I have become a catalyst of change when I was a student,” Echo said. “I really deliver my opinions passionately.”

How will Echo spice up the show, we’ll find out on Survivor Philippines: Palau!


Carol Gementiza
Terror Teacher
45 YRS. OLD, PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER
ILOILO

“My experience in life is being a mother of six children and a teacher whose first assignment as a public school teacher in the farthest barangay was a tough challenge considering that I will leave my family for a whole week everytime. Presently, my assignment is being in charge of the out-of-school adults including illiterates in the whole municipality. Halos lahat ng puwedeng lapitan para matulungan ang mga estudyante, ginagawa ko. Lahat ng trials sa family at work ko hinhaharap ko… I never say quit because I believe na hindi Niya ibibigay sa akin ang mga bagay na alam Niyang hindi ko kayang gawin. Tatag at determinasyon ang aking mga secret weapon.”

Carol Gementiza, a public school teacher for 20 years, is the oldest among the Castaways of Survivor Philippines: Palau.

She said that it was her children that encouraged and motivated her to audition for Survivor Philippines Palau

“Sabi nila sa akin, ang mga ginagawa ko ngayon ay para talagang bagay na bagay sa Survivor Philippines,” Carol said.

Her experience as a teacher taught her patience and perseverance, which would seem enough to make her fit to become a Castaway.

But Carol has also prepared herself to the fact that anything can happen in the game and would do everything she can to win the title of being the first Pinay Sole Survivor.

Tara Jane Macias
Taray Queen
English Tutor for Koreans
19 YRS. OLD
CEBU

“I am not afraid to die, to suffer and to get lost, and with that mindset, over-all fear has no place in me as I fear no evil and that makes me a real survivor.”

At the age of 16, when their father passed away and their family business had to be closed down, Tara imposed upon herself to be self–supporting and to help her family get back on its feet. She has been working as an English language tutor to Koreans as well as a call center representative.

“Maaga ako namulat sa hirap, kaya lahat sisiw na sa akin.” Tara said passionately.

Tara describes herself as an extreme person, God-fearing yet liberated and a certified party-goer. Being very outspoken and confident, Tara admits that people get easily intimidated by her. But she’s also very personable despite the usual first impression. She sticks to her principles and always does her best in any situation.

“Marami ang hindi nakakaintindi sa akin. Marami ang nagagalit,” Tara admits. “Paiba-iba kasi ako. Istrikto kung minsan, mataray. Pero kapag nakikita nila ako na gumigiling sa dance floor, sasabihin naman nila, pakawala ako, plastik. Hay, bahala sila sa mga life nila.”

Will this taray queen win in a social game like Survivor Philippines: Palau?

Justine Ferrer
the Beauty Queen
Businesswoman
29 YRS. OLD
KALOOKAN

“Well, I can say that I’m a real Survivor because I have been the breadwinner of my family for 10 years now. Also, I am providing for my nephew’s education and am helping my friends and relatives as much as I can. For me, winning their respect and love made me a real survivor.”

Justine Ferrer worked in Japan as a singer at the age of 19 and since then has become a breadwinner of the family.

As a businesswoman, Justine helped her father in a buy-and-sell business and managed a baby ultrasound company.

To physically prepare for Survivor Philippines Palau, Justine enhanced her skills by enrolling in a swim school, but most of all she invested on a lot of rest and vitamins.

She has also prepared emotionally for the experiences ahead of her on the island.

“Alam ko na ang buhay sa isla ay unusual, puwede kang masaktan, masugatan at magutom kaya inihanda ko na ang sarili ko,”Justine said.

Justine believes that her “uniqueness” is the key for her to become a Castaway.

“I think I was chosen because they are curious about what’s really inside of me and my behavior,” Justine said.

Photo and Text Credits:
Survivor Philippines Palau Official BlogSite
http://blogs.gmanews.tv/survivor-philippines/

Sachie Sanders: In Lingerie

FHM recently released the list of FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World. This reminded me of Sachie Sanders. Here's one from FHM Lingerie Special '07 posted on her Facebook account.

Paloma: Pitik Bulag

'Pitik Bulag' will have a premiere night at the Gateway Cinema on June 23 and its regular run starts on July 1. Paloma (FHM April cover girl) topbills this sensual movie by Gil Portes, while Marco Alcaraz plays a showbiz wanna be who'll do anything and everything to go places. The film also features hot hunk Victor Neri who does a controversial orgy scene.

Lovi Poe: Bloom

“Bloom” is the title of the second and latest album of today’s youngest female multi-media star Lovi. And indeed, the girl is now blossoming into a fine young woman. Lovi has grown up. Since she released her debut album three years ago, when she was just sixteen years of age, Lovi has proven to the public what it takes to be a star. She is not just the daughter of Fernando Poe, Jr. She has proven to the public that she has the talent to match her name. Lovi has won several awards under her belt. She has the RX 93.1 OPM Artist of the year, as well as the SOP Artist breakthrough of the year, as well as several Star Award for her work on film and television. Just recently, she filled up the Music Museum in her debut concert, which also served as her album launch. And she has three number one radio singles to her name.

With the release of “Bloom”, Lovi’s new c.d. under Sony-Bmg, the teener proves that her recording success was not a fluke. With eleven newly recorded songs, Lovi shows her versatility as she shifts from Tagalog ballads (on the Vehnee Saturno tracks ‘Dito Sa Puso” and “ Sa Pag-iisa”) to sophisticated English ditties (‘Second Time around”, penned by Viktoria and her revival of “ Love on a 2 way street”). In “Sana”, the album’s first single and the track lovi is currently promoting, Lovi sings with the wishful thinking of a 15 year old. But when she stars showing her vocals in tracks like “Not For Sale” and “Save the Sunlight”, Lovi shows a maturity that belongs to an experienced chanteuse. There are also the Ogie Alcasid songs in “Nais Ko”, (the theme from Lovi’s high rating Kaputol Ng Iang Awit ) and “Paulit-Ulit” which the singerc co wrote with Alcasid. In “I’m Your Friend”, Lovi becomes a woman who’s in love in the same tradition of Mariah Carey or Celine Dion.

And it is any indication, Lovi is on her way to become a certified female concert performer, And this album, “Bloom”is a good, sophomoric attempt to the direction that Lovi is attempting to achieve. “I am proud of “Bloom” bacause it states the condition I am in right now, the state of mind I have right now, that I have gown up to be a young woman, independent, ambitious”, says Lovi. Lovi had a hand in choosing the materials and on conceptualizing ‘bloom’, which makes her second album more special to her.

‘Bloom’ is now available in all leading record bars all over the country under Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Lovi is scheduled to visit the malls with her ‘Bloom’ mall tour. November 28, at Robinson’s Pulilan, Bulacan. November 29, Robinson’s Sta. Rosa Laguna, November 30 at Starmall in Edsa, December 6 at SM Dasmarinas, December 13 at SM Marilao, December 14 at SM Molino, December 20 at SM Baliwag, Bulacan, December 21 at Metropoint mall in Taft Ave, January 4 at SM Muntinlupa, January 10 at SM Marikina, and January 11 at SM Clark.

Roxanne Guinoo: Everybody Hapi

Roxanne Guinoo will be one of the lead casts of "Everybody Hapi" the newest sitcom on tv5. It will start airing this month (November 2008). The series also features Eugene Domingo, John Estrada, Long Mejia, Alex Gonzaga, Matt Evans, and Randolf Stamatelaky.

Roxanne Guinoo: Maxim Cover

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Roxanne Guinoo posed last year (2007) for Maxim.

Sarah Geronimo: The Next One

Rufa Mae Quinto: In The Fitting Room

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Cute but sexy trying out her pink two-piece underwear, Rufa Mae Quinto of the upcoming sexy comedy flick, Singles.

Tiltil (The Tillers)

'Tiltil (The Tillers)' will have an advance screening on September 30, 2008 (7pm) at the UP CineAdarna, Diliman, Q.C. The movie features Coco Martin, Viva Hot Men Tonio Quiazon, Miguel Hernandez, Jet Alcantara, Emil Sandoval, Pia Peron, Sachie Sanders, Jean Andrews, Michael de Mesa and Alma Moreno. Neal Tan's at the helm as director. For inquiries about the advance screening call 09225658855.

Hot Babes at SOP

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The Cosmopolitan Bachelors serve as backdrop to several of the hottest babes in town for SOP opening number. Gwen Garci, Maureen Larrazabal and Andrea del Rosario are caught by the camera dancing with the boys!

Marian Rivera: In Yellow

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FHM Sexiest Woman Marian Rivera on SOP.

Angelica Panganiban: Just Can't Get Enough

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Oh I just can't get enough of this hot talented sexy actress!

Angelica Panganiban: Beautifully Gifted

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Angelica Panganiban in one of her earlier photo shoots.

Kitty Girls: FHM Sexiest Party

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The Kitty Girls at FHM 100 Sexiest Party!

Angelica Panganiban: Pretty in Pink

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She is just oh so beautiful! With great acting talent to match!

Angelica Panganiban: Un-posed

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Even without make up and lighting Angelica Panganiban is still sexy and beautiful even when shot off-guard. This is one of the very controversial pictures of the talented actress during one of her fitting sessions.

Angelica Panganiban: Picture-taker

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FHM Sexiest Angelica Panganiban taking pictures at the 2008 Boracay Open Frisbee tournament.

Cristine Reyes: FHM Sexiest Party

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The younger sibling of Ara Mina is one of the top 10 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World.