Lalola Philippines is Amazing

Rhian Ramos stars in Lalola, and is elated about the success of the series. Lalola is currently the #1 rating program in the Philippines, and is a remake of the famous Argentinean telenovela about a man transformed into a woman.

Listen, GMA did a fantastic job on this telenovela. The Philippine version is amazing, they expanded the magic aspect of it to an entire Encantadia-like world, which really reflects Philippine culture and folklore, and I was blown away. Because in the original, it was just a boring fat old fortune teller that Lalo went to for 20 pesos. There was no other world, it was just about Lalo's life and the company. The fortune teller sat on her table, put a curse on Lalo, Lalo went to sleep that night, and woke up a woman the next day.
In the Philippine remake, they expanded the magic to an entire universe upon itself complete with it's own storyline (which if you didn't know wasn't in the original) and that was amazing in itself. There are three sisters, one of them was one of Lalo's conquests. There was a whole storyline of Lalo being seduced by Iza Calzado's character Sera. This never happened in the original. They also added a lot of more family aspects to the Philippine remake, and the relationships between fathers and daughters and stepsons, Facundo has a daughter in the Philippine version, he didn't in the Argentine version. I just feel like they added more heart to the Philippine remake on GMA, they added more kapuso.

They also film it in high-def, and it doesn't look like a telenovela (you know, the same side angles in a dimly light studio which is supposed to be a house), which is good. It looks like a film the way they shot it.

Also, they made Lalo's best friend gay in the Philippine version. He wasn't in the original, he was just a womanizing babaero like Lalo in the Argentine version. And Kempee is so great in his role, the interaction between him and Rhian is actually the best part of the series. There's like an entire friendship aspect of the Philippine version that also comes into play, I just feel like all of the characters were really fleshed out and became more three-dimensional in the Philippine version where as to be completely honest, Lalola the Argentinean version felt like Betty La Fea. In the Philippine version, it's different, the characters are deeper and more realistic. I just hope they don't overextend it.

Rhian also talked to the press about the possibility of joining a beauty pageant, and about how she feels about her Lalola leading man JC de Vera.

What did Rhian have to say about the success of Lalola?

"It's such a big deal kasi for me, to know na people appreciate the show and they watch it and they enjoy it. Like, people come up to me and say, 'I laugh so hard when I watch that show!' And I'm just so grateful."

And what about the talks of Rhian Ramos joining a beauty pageant, is the Filipina actress the next Miss Universe?

"That's something that's being talked about right now. And it's been raised...The conversation has been raised many times. Pero ano...it would be an honor for me, but I don't think na at the moment, right now, I don't think it can be part of the agenda. Kasi parang everything's happening right now and I don't wanna let it go..."

Were there awkward moments between her and JC?

"Siyempre, at first, because he's really quiet. I was surprised kasi about how quiet he was, kasi I've worked with him before, nag-uusap naman kami dati...konti. But I've never realized how quiet he was on set."

And what was their first conversation like?

"I was like, 'You okay?' He's like, 'Ay hindi, ganito lang talaga ako, sorry.' And then, he was very cool. Kapag kinausap mo, mahaba-habang kwentuhan."

Are Rhian and JC close now?

"Well, kasi for me, it takes quite a while to be...intimate is the wrong word... Parang, to share that closeness with someone, it takes a while for me to get to that level. But for now, we're really just taking it easy.

"We didn't really talk about, 'Oy, walang mangyayari, ha,' and 'Hoy, we have to be sweet.' Nothing like that. We're just taking it easy and going natural. I think I like it better that way, na some things remain unsaid and we just go with our instincts."

And how does Rhian rate JC as a leading man?

"Above and beyond my expectations, he's a 9! Kaya 9 dahil no one's perfect. Ayoko naman siyang i-ten. Hindi...Naku, yayabang iyan. He's a 9. Don't tell him."

Lalola Philippines TV Ratings

Lalola dominates the #1 spot yet again in Philippine TV ratings.

Here are comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows from October 24 to 26, based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

October 24 (Friday)

Non-Primetime:

SiS (GMA-7) 12.4%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 8.7%

Marimar (GMA-7) 18.1%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 15.7%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 25.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 17.7%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 20.2%; Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) 16.3%

Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) 22.9%; El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) 15.9%

Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) 21.6%; Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) 7.9%

Primetime:

Family Feud (GMA-7) 18.2%; Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 15.6%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 27.7%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 23.3%

Codename: Asero (GMA-7) 30.9%; Dyosa (ABS-CBN) 22.7%

Gagambino (GMA-7) 36.5%; I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) 23.1%; Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) 25.9%

La Lola (GMA-7) 35.5% Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) 18.7%

Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) 31.5%; Daboy Sa ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 7.2%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 30.5%; Saksi (GMA-7) 11.5%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 2.7%

October 25 (Saturday)

Non-Primetime:

Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) 16.5%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 8.5%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 27.4%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.1%

Startalk (GMA-7) 16.4%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 8.9%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 18.8%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 9.3%

Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 20.9%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 18.5%

Primetime:

Celebrity Duets (GMA-7) 27%; Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN) 21.3%

Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) 33%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 23.5%

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 35.5%; Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 18.5%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) 29.2%%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 14.5%

Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) 12%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 8.1%

Sine Totoo (GMA-7) 9.9%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 4.4%; Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (GMA-7) 3.1%

October 26 (Sunday)

Non-Primetime:

Takeshi's Castle (ABS-CBN) 14%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 10.2%

SOP (GMA-7) 17.3%; ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 15.9%

Dear Friend (GMA-7) 13.3%; Your Song: My Only Hope (ABS-CBN) 12.5%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 12.8%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 10%

Primetime:

Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 23.6%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 16.7%

Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) 24.4%; Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 19.7%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 28.4%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 22.3%

All Star K (GMA-7) 25.7%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 17.3 %

Ful Haus (GMA-7) 18.3%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 15.3%

Experience GMA (GMA-7) 14.4%; Sunday's Best: Reign of Fire (ABS-CBN) 10.7%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from October 24 to 26 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

October 24 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.5%
2. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 22.9%
3. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 21.6%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 20.2%
5. Marimar (GMA-7) - 18.1%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
7. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
8. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 12.4%

Primetime:

1. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 36.5%
2. La Lola (GMA-7) - 35.5%
3. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 31.5%
4. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 30.9%
5. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 30.5%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 27.7%
7. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
9. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
10. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 22.7%

October 25 (Saturday)

Daytime

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 27.4%
2. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 20.9%
3. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 18.8%
4. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
5. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 16.5%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) - 16.4%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.1%
8. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%
9. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 8.9%
10. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 8.5%

Primetime:

1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 35.5%
2. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 33%
3. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 29.2%
4. Celebrity Duets (GMA-7) - 27%
5. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
6. Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
7. Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
8. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
9. Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) - 12%
10. Sine Totoo (GMA-7) - 9.9%

October 26 (Sunday)

Daytime

1. SOP (GMA-7) - 17.3%
2. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 15.9%
3. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 14%
4. Dear Friend (GMA-7) - 13.3%
5. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 12.8%
6. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
7. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%
8. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10%

Primetime:

1. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 28.4%
2. All Star K (GMA-7) - 25.7%
3. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 24.4%
4. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 23.6%
5. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
6. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 19.7%
7. Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 18.3%
8. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
9. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

JC de Vera loves Rhian Ramos?

JC de Vera stars with Rhian Ramos in the now #1 rating Lalola, but is there a possibility that JC could be falling in love with Rhian?

"Hindi ko pa iniisip yun. Focus ako sa work ngayon at ganun din si Rhian, pero hindi imposible dahil maganda siya, sweet, malambing at alam kung ano ang gustong gawin. Hindi pa natin alam kung ano ang mangyayari dahil sandali pa lang kaming magkasama. If ever, hindi tao, kundi trabaho ang pipigil na maging kami," said JC to the press.

And what does JC have to say about former love team partner Yasmien Kurdi?

"Ayokong patulan anuman ang lumabas tungkol sa aming dalawa, kung anuman ang sinasabing away daw namin. Actually, alam ko na may mga taong gusto lang manira sa amin at hindi kami maintindihan. Ayoko na lang patulan. Maganda ang trabaho ko, wala akong kaaway, at wala akong sinisiraan. Hahayaan ko na lang si Yas ang magsalita."

Lalola Philippines' No. 1 Debut

Lalola starring JC de Vera and Rhian Ramos (left), debuted at No. 1 last night while the final episode of Ako Si Kim Samsoon, starring Regine Velasquez and Mark Anthony Fernandez (right), also ranked first.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from October 10 to 13 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

October 10 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.6%
2. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 25.1%
3. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 22.6%
4. Marimar (GMA-7) - 21.8%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 19.7%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
7. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
9. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) / Be Strong Geum Soon! (GMA-7) - 14.8%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 12.7%

Primetime:

1. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 38.2%
2. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 37.9%
3. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 35.1%
4. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 33.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 32.1%
6. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 24.6%
7. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
8. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 21.6%

October 11 (Saturday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.7%
2. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 19.7%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.6%
4. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 17.8%
5. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 16.2%
6. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 15.3%
7. Startalk (GMA-7) - 13.3%
8. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
10. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 31.4%
2. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 30.3%
3. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) / Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 27.4%
4. Celebrity Duets (GMA-7) - 24.1%
5. Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%
6. Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
7. Varga (ABS-CBN) - 18.8%
8. Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) - 16.6%
9. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
10. Sine Totoo (GMA-7) - 13.6%

October 12 (Sunday)

Daytime

1. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 15.9%
2. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
3. SOP (GMA-7) / Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 14.5%
4. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 13.8%
5. Dear Friend (GMA-7) - 12.5%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 11%
7. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%

Primetime:

1. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 26.5%
2. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 25.1%
3. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 22.7%
4. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 20.6%
5. All Star K (GMA-7) - 20.5%
6. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%
7. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
8. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 18%
9. Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 17.9%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 15%

October 13 (Monday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) / Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 22.9%
2. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 20.1%
3. Marimar (GMA-7) - 19%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.7%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.5%
6. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
7. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 15%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
9. SiS (GMA-7) - 10.3%
10. Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) - 8.9%

Primetime:

1. La Lola (GMA-7) - 35.8%
2. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 35.1%
3. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 33.2%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.2%
5. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 28%
6. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 27.4%
7. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 26.6%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 26.5%
9. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 25.6%
10. Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

Lalola Philippines: Rhian Ramos & JC de Vera

Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera topbill the Filipino version of LaLola, the Argentine TV series of the same name. This romantic-comedy/fantasy-drama will air on GMA-7 starting October 13.

Womanizers beware! GMA-7's gender-bender comedy is out to show what karma has in store for insensitive men who play with other people's feelings. This October, GMA-7 will air the Filipino version of the romantic-comedy/fantasy-drama that will air starting this Monday, October 13.

LaLola, the newest GMA Telebabad program, is an adaptation of the Argentine TV series produced by Dori Media Group. LaLola recently won awards as best comedy, best script, best director, best actor and best actress in the recently concluded 38th Martin Fierro TV Awards, the most prominent awards for Argentine radio and television programs.

After its first broadcast last year in Argentina, LaLola has been sold to more than 60 countries including France, Chile, Italy, Germany, Russia, Mexico, Vietnam, India, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Cyprus, the United States, and now in the Philippines.

GMA-7's newest romantic-comedy/fantasy-drama brings to light situations of executives in a corporate world, particularly the liquor company Distilleria Lobregat. In the original version, the stars worked in the magazine Don.

Kapuso stars Wendell Ramos, Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz and JC de Vera topbill this TV series together with Rhian Ramos in her first title role as Lola and with the special participation of Ms. Iza Calzado.

With directors Dominic Zapata and Rodolfo Jun Lana at the helm, viewers will laugh at the misfortunes of a womanizer and heartbreaker named Lalo (Wendell Ramos), the president of the brewery Distilleria Lobregant and Manila's most eligible bachelor. He will get a dose of his own medicine when he is turned into a gorgeous woman by his ex-girlfriend's vengeful sister, Sera (Iza Calzado), who happens to be a sorceress.

A kiss from Sera triggers the spell trapping Lalo in a woman's body. Since nobody will believe his transformation, Lalo has no choice but to pass himself off as someone else.

LaLola's funny and hilarious situations as well as heartwarming scenes begin when Lalo enters the company and introduces himself as Lola (Rhian Ramos), his girlfriend.

Although lovely and witty, Lola must battle against all odds to prove herself equal to boys and even endure the same kind of harassment and chauvinism Lalo used to inflict on girls.

As if being locked in a woman's body is not enough, Lalo/Lola will realize as days pass that she is becoming more and more effeminate and even finds himself/herself drawn to the irresistible charms of Facundo (JC De Vera), the vice president for marketing and public relations of Distilleria Lobregant and the complete opposite of Lalo.

Lola's world will be a total riot when she meets the people in Lalo's life--Don Aguirre (Eddie Garcia), the hard-to-please grandfather and tyrannical ruler of Lobregat dynasty; Gaston (Marvin Agustin), Lalo's older, power-hungry half-brother and right man who aims to oust Lalo from his top post at all costs; Pato (Jay R), one of Distilleria Lobregat's top executives.

She will also meet Griselda (Jackielou Blanco), Gaston's manipulative and scheming mom; Sabrina (Angelika dela Cruz), Facundo's ex-girlfriend and Distilleria Lobregat's hottest model; and Gary (Kempee de Leon), Lalo's best friend and flatmate who is secretly in love with him.

Making LaLola even more exciting are Susanna (Eula Valdez), Lalo's real mother who had to leave the Lobregat mansion due to her husband's womanizing and return years later and scheme's Aguirre's downfall by putting up her own distillery; Julia (Lovi Poe), the artistic adopted daughter of Susanna; Billy (Marky Cielo), Lalo's missing half-brother; Tita Iris (Gladys Reyes), Facundo's Aunt; Vicky (Sheena Halili), the inept and clumsy assistant of Sabrina; Matias (Yul Servo), the Lobregat's messenger; and Boogie (Robert Villar), a street kid who will be adopted by Facundo.

Also in LaLola are Melanie Marquez as Garganta, the head sorceress and leader of the Babaylan; Ana Capri as Oreng, Sera's aunt who practices black magic; Jewel Mische as Ada Romina, Lalo's jilted ex-girlfriend who commits suicide; Isabel Granada as Tala Romina, the eldest of among the Romina sisters and with the special participation of Ms. Iza Calzado as Sera Romina, the good sorceress who will resort to black magic to avenge her sister Ada. She will be punished for abusing her magical powers and will be turned from a beautiful woman into the ugly Soledad (Patricia Ysmael), who will make Lola's life hellish.

Will Lalo find the true meaning of love and humility in Lola? Will Lola find a way to get back to her real identity as the president of Distilerria Lobregat? But what if Lola falls in love with Facundo? Will she be able to confess the truth to the man she loves? Will she be able to confess the truth to the man she loves? Will she give up being Lalo just to be Facundo forever?

Follow the crazy, upside-down life of the man-turned-woman in LaLola, on October 13 right after Dyesebel on GMA Telebabad. PEP

Lalola Philippines: Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado makes a special guest appearance in Lalola Philippines as Sera, the good sorceress who will resort to black magic to avenge her sister Ada (Jewel Mische). Iza looks amazing in yellow, and is preparing for her Hollywood career as The Echo with Jesse Bradford comes out in 2009. Iza has an American agent, her boyfriend.

Lalola Philippines Sexy Pics Gallery

Lalola: Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera topbill the Filipino version of LaLola, the Argentine TV series of the same name. This romantic-comedy/fantasy-drama will air on GMA-7 starting October 13. Courtesy of GMA-7

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Wowowee Sipsip Scandal

Sharon Cuneta: Fanny Serrano, a very close friend of Sharon Cuneta, sent a text message to PEP to explain the Megastar's trip to Hong Kong dismissing rumors that Sharon and husband Kiko Pangilinan have decided to separate. "Alone time nilang mag-asawa ngayon, nauna lang umalis nang solo niya this week si Sharon. Hindi totoo na kasama niya sina Frankie at Miel dahil may pasok sa school ang mga bata. Next week naman, si Kiko ang mag-isang aalis," says Fanny.

Valerie Concepcion on Willie Revillame: "I think nakita niya siguro yung love for my work because of my daughter. So, parang lagi niya akong ina-advise noong umpisa pa lang na, ‘O, magtrabaho kang mabuti, para sa anak mo yan.' Ganun. Doon ko siya ni-love. Kasi si Kuya [Willie], para talagang family, kuya talaga," says Valerie Concepcion about Wowowee host Willie Revillame."Lahat ng hosts, buong staff [ng Wowowee]. Actually, nakapunta na rin ako sa Tagaytay rest house ni Kuya. Nakapag-jacuzzi ako. Pero kasama namin ang buong staff dahil doon ginawa ang Christmas party namin. ‘Tapos, ‘eto naman sa yate, pumunta kami sa Punta Fuego sa Batangas kasi nagkaroon kami ng parang team building sa Wowowee. One day lang yun," kuwento ni Valerie.

Judy Ann Santos: "I must admit, mayroon talagang mga dapat ayusin sa usapan, lalo na't nalalapit ang pagre-renew namin ng contract sa kanila. But, it's between my manager and the ABS-CBN executives. Sila ang mayroong mga hindi pagkakaintindihan diyan, kung mayroon man, and my primary concern, yung pagtatrabaho lang talaga."

Divas 2008: "It took so long because of so many obstacles. Unang-una, yung availability ng bawat isa sa kanila. Almost all of us naman are doing shows abroad kaya ang hirap mahanapan ng schedules. Kung kelan nandito ang tatlo, may isa naman na wala for many months. So, mahirap talaga to gather all of us together," says Kuh Ledesma (extreme right) about staging a concert together with feloow divas (from left) Regine Velasquez, Pops Fernandez, and Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Dennis Trillo: "Tahimik lang talaga ako, at naka-focus kasi ako sa trabaho. Ayoko lang maging masyadong close. Kasi, alam mo na... iwas na lang sa tsismis. 'Pag sa eksena naman, ibinibigay ko ang lahat. Kung wala lang take, nasa isang sulok lang ako," says Dennis Trillo on how focused he is now on his work.

JC de Vera: "Willing akong mag-explore, willing akong mag-improve, willing akong matuto. Ako kasi, ayokong ma-typecast dun sa drama lang ang kaya ko, ayokong masabihan ako ng gano'n. At least, masabi nila na ‘Kaya pala niyang gumanap ng bulag, pipi, at bingi.' Yung mga gano'n, gusto kong mag-explore," says JC de Vera about his capability as an actor.

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• Dennis Trillo distances himself from love, focuses on "Gagambino" October 10, 2008 01:16 AM
• La Salle student LJ Reyes explains why she refused to give flowers to Ateneo Blue Eagles players October 10, 2008 01:16 AM
• Niña Ortiz leaves "Survivor Philippines" due to fractured toe October 9, 2008 10:32 PM
• Lovi Poe says she's no rebel October 9, 2008 03:06 PM
• "Survivor" castoff Emerson Diño defends his behavior on the island October 9, 2008 02:25 PM
• Kuh Ledesma gathers fellow divas Zsa Zsa, Pops, and Regine for "Divas 4 Divas" October 9, 2008 02:03 PM
• FIRST READ ON PEP: Close friends of Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan deny separation rumor HOT October 9, 2008 01:51 PM
• Judy Ann Santos wants to be extra-careful on renewing her contract with ABS-CBN HOT October 9, 2008 01:46 PM
• Dennis Trillo has "zero love life" but happy with his career HOT October 9, 2008 11:58 AM

TV Ratings (Oct. 3-5): "Showbiz Central" tops Sunday daytime viewing

JC: "Siguro choice niya! Hindi niya ako pinapansin, e. Ako, ever since naman, hindi ako plastic sa tao. ‘Pag ayoko siyang pansinin, hindi ko siya papansinin. E, since hindi nga kami nagkikita, so wala talaga..." says JC de Vera when asked he has lost in touch with former screen partner Yasmien Kurdi.

Gabby Concepcion: Contemplating on the recent passing of his father (Rollie Concepcion, inset), actor Gabby Concepcion said, "You can never be ready for anybody's death. Ilang gabi na naming iniyakan ‘yon. Even before he died."

TV Ratings: Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from October 3 to 5based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

October 3 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 24.2%
2. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 21.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.4%
4. Marimar (GMA-7) - 19.1%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
6. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
7. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17.3%
8. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 10.9%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.6%
2. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 35.2%
3. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 34.1%
4. Sirvivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 30.7%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 30.4%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 26.5%
7. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 26%
8. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 24.6%
9. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
10. Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%

October 4 (Saturday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.9%
2. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 19.5%
3. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 19.1%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
5. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 15.4%
6. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%
7. That's My Doc (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
8. Startalk (GMA-7) - 13.9%
9. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 9.6%

Primetime:

1. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 30.6%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 29.8%
3. Celebrity Duets (GMA-7) - 26.9%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 26.1%
5. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
6. Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%
7. Varga (ABS-CBN) - 18%
8. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 15.6%
9. Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) - 14%
10. Sine Totoo (GMA-7) - 10.5%

October 5 (Sunday)

Daytime:

1. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 16.3%
2. Your Song Presents My Only Love (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%
3. SOP (GMA-7) - 15.1%
4. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) / Dear Friend (GMA-7) - 15%
5. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 12.4%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 11%
7. Matanglawin (ABSPCBN) - 10.1%

Primetime:

1. Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) - 29.7%
2. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 22.7%
3. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.4%
4. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 20.3%
5. All Star K (GMA-7) - 20.2%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 17.5%
7. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
8. Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 17.1%
9. SNBO: Pinoy Meets World (GMA-7) - 13%
10. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%
    

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

• Gabby Concepcion shares fond memory of his late father October 7, 2008 01:37 PM
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• Mark Anthony Fernandez admits lack of parental care turned him unruly October 7, 2008 09:53 AM
• JC de Vera admits former screen partner Yasmien Kurdi doesn't talk to him anymore HOT October 7, 2008 09:25 AM
• Pops Fernandez admits she and Jomari Yllana almost broke up October 7, 2008 01:14 AM
• Patani Daño's 'exposure' on "Survivor Philippines" is now over October 6, 2008 10:26 PM
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• Three EB Babes get into heated argument inside doughnut shop October 6, 2008 05:09 PM

Lalola Philippines, Heart Evangelista BF

Lalola: "Ganun pa naman yung type ko, yung katulad ni JC—medyo dark, yung Pinoy yung hitsura. Hitsura, pasadong-pasado. Ugali, I need to get to know him better. Pero ngayon pa lang, we get along na, e. Kumportable na ako sa kanya. I mean, sa short time na nagtatrabaho kami," says Rhian Ramos about La Lola leading man JC de Vera.

Dennis Trillo and Heart Evangelista are paired for the first time in the "Chinoy" episode of Dear Friend. " Medyo nagkakailangan pa kami. Never ko pa siyang nakatrabaho at tahimik siya masyado, kaya nahihiya rin ako sa kanya. Very shy talaga siya, hindi ko tuloy alam kung ano ang sasabihin,"says Heart about her leading man.

John Prats: When asked about the current status of his relationship with Shaina Magdayao, John Prats replies, "Basta kapag may something naman na bago, we'll let people know. So ngayon talaga, masayang-masaya si John Prats pagdating sa pag-ibig at sa lahat."

Aubrey Miles and Troy Montero are now proud parents as they welcomed the arrival of their son Hunter Cody Miller.

TV Ratings: Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from September 30 to October 2 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

September 30 (Tuesday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 22.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.1%
3. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 21.5%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 20.2%
5. Marimar (GMA-7) - 20%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.1%
7. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
9. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 11.1%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 38.7%
2. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 35.3%
3. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 34%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.4%
5. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 29.1%
6. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
7. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 26.2%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
9. My Husband's Woman (GMA-7) - 23.7%
10. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 23.6%

October 1 (Wednesday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 25.5%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.5%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
4. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 21.4%
5. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
6. Marimar (GMA-7) - 20.4%
7. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 19.4%
8. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%
9. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 15.2%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.3%
2. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 37.6%
3. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 34.8%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 33.2%
5. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 29.5%
6. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 26.9%
7. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 25.8%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
9. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 24.3%
10. My Husband's Woman (GMA-7) - 23.4%

October 2 (Thursday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 23.7%
2. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 22.3%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.7%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
5. Marimar (GMA-7) - 18.7%
6. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) / El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
9. SiS (GMA-7) - 9.6%
10. Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) - 7.5%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 41%
2. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 34.2%
3. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 32.9%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.4%
5. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 28.6%
6. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 27.6%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 27.4%
8. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 27%
9. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
10. Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

• Aubrey Miles gives birth to her son with boyfriend Troy Montero HOT October 3, 2008 11:08 PM
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• John Prats prays for Shaina Magdayao to be his girlfriend October 3, 2008 01:28 PM
• Rhian Ramos reacts to report that JC de Vera has a crush on her HOT October 3, 2008 12:18 PM
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• Valerie Concepcion dismisses "plastikan" issue with Mariel Rodriguez October 3, 2008 10:59 AM
• Sid Lucero receives Urian best-actor trophy from dad Mark Gil October 3, 2008 10:42 AM

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JC de Vera and Iza Calzado will star in Obra, to debut Sept. 11 at 10pm on GMA. John Carlo de Vera will also star in Lalola with Rhian Ramos. Lalola is the Philippine remake of the hit Argentinean telenovela about a man whose spirit transplants the body of a woman.
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