Marian Rivera & Richard Gutierrez in Full House

Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez will tentatively star in Full House, the Philippine remake of the famous Koreanovela to be produced by GMA7.

GMA7 Philippines bought the rights to have their own version of the show. Richard Gutierrez will be playing the role originally played by Bi (Rain). It's still unknown who the actress to portray Song Hye Kyo's role will be, but Wilma Galvante, GMA Network's SVP for Entertainment, says that if Marian Rivera is available for next year, she will most likely play the role of Jessie Han.

All About Eve Philippine Version

All About Eve, the Philippine Version of the Korean drama, will be broadcast by GMA7. It will star Iza Calzado and Sunshine Dizon. Filming begins in November 2008, and it's scheduled to air in March 2009.

My Girl TV Ratings

My Girl failed to sustain its impressive debut last Monday, May 26. After posting a rating of 28 percent on its opening night, the Kim Chiu-Gerald Anderson starrer's rating dropped to 23.9 the following night, May 27, to land at No. 6, failing to topple the GMA nighttime block of Dyesebel, Babangon, and Joaquin Bordado.
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My Girl went back to its position as the No. 1 ABS-CBN program and fifth overall Wednesday (May 28) and Thursday (May 29) with 24.6 percent and 24.7 percent, respectively.

But still, GMA-7's drama series Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita survived the competition given by My Girl and retained its lead on their timeslot, according to the latest overnight ratings among Mega Manila households.

Dyesebel remains as the No. 1 primetime program posting the following ratings from Tuesday to Thursday: 40.8 percent, 37.4 percent, and 37.7 percent.

Joaquin Bordado and 24 Oras also retained their positions in the Top 4.

The other programs that consistently made it in the Top 10 are Lobo, Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus, The Legend, and TV Patrol World. GMA-7's game show Gobingo managed to grab the 1oth place last Tuesday when TV Patrol World and PBB Teen Edition Plus tied at No. 9.

In the daytime race, Kaputol ng Isang Awit took the No. 1 spot Tuesday and Thursday, while Daisy Siete grabbed the lead Wednesday.

Magdusa Ka placed second and Eat Bulaga! was fourth from Tuesday to Thursday.

ABS-CBN's new afternoon soap, Ligaw Na Bulaklak, dropped to No. 8 after debuting at No. 7.

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows from May 27 to 29 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

May 27 (Tuesday)

Non-Primetime:

SiS (GMA-7) 9.9%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 8.4%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 13.4%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 15.3%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 20.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 18.2%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.1%; Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) 14.2%

Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 21.7%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 18.9%; Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 24.8%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 16.7%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 16.1%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 30.7%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 21.7%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 34.8%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 25%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 40.8%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 23.8%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 33.4%; My Girl (ABS-CBN) 23.9%

The Legend (GMA-7) 22.6%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 21.7%

Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) 14.1%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 13.9%

Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 12.2%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.5%

May 28 (Wednesday)

Non-Primetime:

SiS (GMA-7) 8.8%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 4.9%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 11.4%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.5%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 20.6%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.2%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 22.4%; Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) 14.4%

Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 22.3%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 19.3%; Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 22.2%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 12.2%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 12.6%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 26.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 20.8%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 33.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 23.5%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 37.4%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 23.4%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 31.9%; My Girl (ABS-CBN) 24.6%

The Legend (GMA-7) 24.1%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 22.8%

Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) 16.8%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 13.8%

Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 14.6%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8 %

May 29 (Thursday)

Non-Primetime:

SiS (GMA-7) 9.4%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 7.7%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 12.6%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.8%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 18.9%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.9%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 19.9%; Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) 14.1%

Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) 22%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 16.6%; Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 23.3%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 13.6%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 13.4%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.3%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 20.1%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 35%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 24.3%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 37.7%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 22.6%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 32.6%; My Girl (ABS-CBN) 24.7%

The Legend (GMA-7) 22.3%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 23.1%

Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) 12.5%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.9%

Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) 13.3%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.9%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and programs from May 27 to 29 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

May 27 (Tuesday)

Daytime:

1. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 24.8%
2. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 21.7%
3. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.1%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
5. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.2%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
9. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 13.4%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 9.9%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.8%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 34.8%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 33.4%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 30.7%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 25%
6. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
7. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
8. The Legend (GMA-7) - 22.6%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 21.7%
10. Gobingo (GMA-7) - 16.7

May 28 (Wednesday)

Daytime:

1. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 22.4%
2. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 22.3%
3. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 22.2%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.6%
5. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 19.3%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
9. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 11.4%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 8.8%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 37.4%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 33.3%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 31.9%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 26.2%
5. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 24.6%
6. The Legend (GMA-7) - 24.1%
7. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
8. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 22.8%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%

May 29 (Thursday)

Daytime:

1. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 23.3%
2. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 22%
3. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 19.9%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 18.9%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.9%
6. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 16.6%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
9. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 12.6%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 9.4%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 37.7%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 35%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 32.6%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.3%
5. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
6. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 24.3%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 23.1%
8. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%
9. The Legend (GMA-7) - 22.3%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 20.1%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

Marian Rivera was chosen by Jag jeans to be their newest female endorser. Marian replaced Lobo star Angel Locsin.Billy Crawford explains his side regarding transfer to ABS-CBNThe European company Endemol gave Billy a special invitation to host the second season of Pinoy Dream Academy in ABS-CBN which is expected to officially start this June.

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Betty La Fea Filipinas

Bea Alonzo won the coveted role of Betty La Fea, in the upcoming Philippine remake of the famous Colombian telenovela, despite the fact that Kristine Hermosa was more suited to it.

Director Wenn Deramas confirmed that ABS-CBS management chose Bea to star in the Philippine adaptation of the hit Colombian telenovela, Betty La Fea.

Deramas was in Calatagan, Batangas for the first official taping day of Dyosa with Anne Curtis.

He said he'll be meeting with ABS-CBN executives on May 6 to discuss the upcoming project. The network wants the taping of the show to start immediately, simultaneously as the taping for Dyosa.

Betty La Fea is a world famous Colombian telenovela that aired from 1999 to 2001. The first version was shown in GMA7 in the Philippines, and re-run on Studio 23. ABS-CBN bought the rights to remake the telenovela from Colombian TV company RCN Caracol.

Betty was remade around the world, including the Emmy-Award winning U.S. comedy Ugly Betty. Other countries to remake the telenovela were Spain, Israel, India, Germany, Turkey, Russia, Netherlands, Greece, Croatia, Czech Republic, Portugal, and more.

Kristine Hermosa, Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, and Valerie Concepcion were also considered for the role.

It also caused controversy for Regine Velasquez, who was in talks to star in the role. Regine will now star in the remake of the Koreanovela My Name is Kim Sam Soon, which has already started taping.

Bea's last appearance on primetime TV was in Maging Sino Ka Man Book 2.

I'm excited to watch it, and Bea is a good actress, not the best, but she's a good actress. And now I expect ABS-CBN to follow stereotype, and will cast John Lloyd Cruz as Armando, uuh, how predictable, hehe.

Watch, I'm probably right, hehe. Well, I'd rather have John Lloyd than Sam Milby in the role, please not, he will ruin the show because he is not talented enough of an actor to portray something as important as this. Hope all goes well and this turns out to be a good show.

Sandara Park Philippines

Sandara Park is "determined to become successful" in Korean showbiz.

"Okay naman ako dito sa Korea, happy naman ako dahil uma-attend ako ng mga auditions and mga casting call. Hindi pa rin ako naggi-give up. Kumbaga, I've gotten this far na so there's no turning back na. Nawalan man ako ng career diyan, hindi ako sumusuko," says Sandara Park. PEP

Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Showbiz Central!

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes were on Showbiz Central yesterday to unveil the new billboard for the upcoming GMA7 series 'Dyesebel'! Marian is hot off the hit success of Marimar, and headed towards another with Dyesebel. Enjoy these brand new custom made wallpapers, and watch the entire interview below!

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Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes talk to Showbiz Central about the debut of "Dyesebel"

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The likes of Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzalez have one thing in common: famous fins. They all have graced the big screen wearing nothing but a tail and a couple of seashells and carried the famous name almost everyone can recognize: Dyesebel.

GMA-7 brings back Dyesebel in TV for everyone to appreciate as they chose none other than Marian Rivera to give life anew to the fish-tailed princess. Once again, she is paired with Marimar co-star Dingdong Dantes as they both challenge themselves to bring new life their successful love team and offer something new to the viewers.

Fresh from their set in Coron, Palawan, Marian and Dingdong graced Showbiz CentralDyesebel billboard in front of GMA Network Center. yesterday, April 20, as they both talked about the physical and emotional challenges of making the show and wait with the fans for the unveiling of the new

UNDER THE SEA. Showbiz Central host Pia Guanio commented on Marian's sacrifices for Dyesebel.

"Marian, pinapanood ko pa lang ang footage ng shooting mo sa Palawan, e, parang hirap na hirap ako. But first, getting into the costume. Mahirap ba na isuot ang buntot mo, yung headdress mo? How did you manage to stay so beautiful kahit underwater at napaka-hirap ng mga eksena?"

"Siguro sa tulong na din ng makeup artist ko," Marian replied. "Tapos yung buntot, nilalagay na lang siya ‘pag nasa tubig na ako. Kasi mas mahirap ‘pag wala ako sa tubig. So, sa tubig ko siya nilalagay."

Pia followed, "Of course, Dingdong has had some experience shooting underwater scenes in the past. One of your problems is not being able to sink. Kasi naman, sa kaseksihan ni Marian, e, paano ba naman ‘yan lulubog sa tubig? Dingdong, anong mga tips ang binigay mo kay Marian to help her out?"

"Mahirap talaga yung ginagawa niya," Dingdong admitted. "As in kailangan pang maglagay ng pabigat, ‘tapos at the same time, malamig pa sa ilalim ng tubig. Kaya sinasabi ko parati sa kanya na to relax lang talaga."

"Marian, we know for a fact na one of the scenes, talagang iniyakan mo sa hirap," Pia said as Marian laughed. "And of course, hindi ka naman namin masisisi. Talagang mahirap talaga mga eksena mo. This was your last scene na kinuha sa Palawan wherein si Dyesebel, kinailangan iaangat sa tubig si Fredo [Dingdong's character]. Alam na namin yung kwento mo tungkol diyan. Pero ikaw Dingdong, nahirapan ka din ba sa eksenang yun?"

"Actually, ako kasi, parang walang malay ako doon, unconscious ako. So hinihintay ko lang siya [Marian] na dumating at sagipin ako. Nagawa naman namin, e, yung first part."

"But you could feel her frustration?" Pia followed.

"Very much," Dingdong answered. "Kasi four, five days kami sa Palawan. Nong umpisa pa lang, mula araw hanggang mawalan ng araw, e, talagang nasa ilalim ng tubig. Hindi siya umaahon unless ‘pag kumakain lang...or nagsi-CR."

ROLE PLAYING. Dingdong's joke brought about screams as Pia can hardly hear her own question to Dingdong and Marian. Luckily, she was able to bring her question across.

"Of course, unprecedented talaga yung love team ninyong dalawa. Everybody is wondering kung papaano ninyo iibahin yung atake ninyo sa love team ninyo sa Dyesebel at what you did as Sergio and Marimar."

Marian offered to answer first by saying, "Madaming kaibahan din and siyempre, ibang-iba si Marimar kay Dyesebel. Kasi si Dyesebel kasi, sobrang pilya. Light din ang buhay para sa kanya."

Unfortunately, Dingdong's concurrent statement to Marian's answer was drowned by the crowd's unified cheers. Switching from love team-related questions, Pia asked when will two return to Palawan.

"Ngayon, ine-explore pa namin yung iba't-ibang lugar," Dingdong replied. "Bataan, at meron din kami sa Bulacan. Hangga't hindi tag-ulan."

"Pero it's not all fun and games. Alam kong si Marian madalas masugatan sa corals," Pia suddenly asked. "Nasugatan while shooting the underwater scenes. Is that true Marian?"

Marian replied, "Opo, kasi sa tubig ang hirap talagang dumilat at malabo pa yung mata ko. So, nagma-mask muna ako pero hindi ko rin maiwasan na minsan nasasadsad din ako sa mga corals na."

During the show, the giant billboard of Dyesebel in front of GMA Network Center was also unveiled.

The Legend Koreanovela

The Legend, a Korean drama or koreanovela, is getting fantastic ratings on GMA7 hitting a high of 29.7% last week, but dropping to an average 22% this week, ranking it currently the seventh most watched TV program on Philippine television, so we made a FREE The Legend Koreanovela wallpaper just as our regalo for all you beaches! Loves it. Click on image above to download.

Did you know that Koreanovelas are popular in Latin America also? They're big hits in parts of Peru, Mexico, Bolivia, and other countries, and one of the biggest hits was 'Todo Sobre Eva' (All About Eve). Here's a clip of All About Eve dubbed in Spanish. You know what? I watched some episodes of this in the Philippines when it was dubbed in Tagalog, but I could not stand it because I didn't like how they dubbed the voices, it was so irritating, but I see this clip below in Spanish, and it was dubbed so much better! Hehe. I still don't like the story though, it's so baduy, and there are better things to watch than these corny shows, hehe. I'd rather watch The Sopranos, hehe.

Korean Title: 태왕사신기 / Tae Wang Sa Shin Gi
English Title: The Legend
Also known as: The Story of the First King's Four Gods
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: MBC
Ending theme song: Love Song for a Thousand Years by DBSK (Dong Bang Shin Gi)

Cast
Bae Yong Jun, Lee Ji Ah ,Moon So Ri, Oh Kwang Rok, Choi Min Soo, Yoon Tae Young, Park Sang Won