Daiana Menezes, Ariana Barouk Sexy Lingerie Dance TV5

Daiana Menezes and Ariana Barouk were on TV5's Shall We Dance this weekend doing a sexy lingerie dance to promote their show Ogags.

TV5 Reflects Reality, 'Shake Mo TV Mo'

by R. Arce

Before heading back to California, I've been 'shaking my tv ko' as TV5 has been encouraging us all to do, and I'm really happy that I have, because this is a breakthrough in Philippine television.

TV5's shows are great. They're filmed in a realistic style that mirrors independent cinema, 'indie films', and that is so refreshing, because I hardly ever watch new shows on the other two networks past the first and last episodes for the simple reason that it's no longer entertaining when you see the same plot lines and devices over and over again, even in supposedly "new stories", it's not really that new since it's the same formula of 'boy meets girl, something bad happens, a lot of crying in between with irrelevant characters inserted for comedic relief, more crying, then boy ends up with girl in the end'. And TV5's shows break this formula and really are entertaining and fun to watch.

TV5 offers something different than the other two networks since it follows the TV timeframe found in other countries, where a show is ordered by the network based on seasons, and instead of airing every day like teleseryes, one hour long episode is aired per week until the season ends. And this is refreshing for Philippine TV, because it gets so tiring watching the same 4 shows everyday from 7-11 pm.

Here's the guide for TV5, all the hot new shows are on at 7pm every day of the week.
Midnight DJ - Monday
Paolo Contis stars as the host of a radio program about the supernatural. I love this show, it's so great. It's a weekly horror series, the only thing is it feels real. Make no mistake, it's not a "horrorserye" like the baduy one with Kris Aquino, it's got style and the way the dialogue is written is amazing. I like the funny things that pop out of Paolo's character's mouth, and the banter between Paolo and his hot boss played by Jenny Miller is hilarious.
Have Baby, Will Date - Tuesday
TJ Trinidad stars, and the good thing about this is the cast is small, which is great if you're smart enough to realize it, because that means there aren't a lot of extra storylines that aren't relevant to the main plot and main characters like in teleseryes.
Hush, Hush - Wednesday
Bernard Palanca and Bruno Folster among others star in this show that shows the other side of showbiz that only a select few know about, which is what happens behind closed doors among actors, directors, and casting agents once the camera stops rolling. I love the idea, and I think it's smart and funny, and we really need this on Philippine TV, since a lot of what the masses, especially the C-D, see on TV that they think is real - really isn't. It's marketing, it's love team nonsense, it's manufactered kilig as a way to make money. And people in showbiz know that, but only a select educated few outside Philippine showbiz do, and this show reflects that, and I never miss it.
Rakista - Thursday
Carlo Aquino stars as a band member who gets involved in the art world, and the dialogue on this show is hilarious. And again, it feels like an indie film, which is so great, and it's so fun to watch. It's never depressing, nobody's ever crying crying crying for no reason.
Batang X - Friday
This show seems to cater to kids, so I never watch it, but again, the way it's filmed sets it apart from all the other kids action shows on the networks, since it's filmed in widescreen and the motion picture filtering effect makes it look like an actual TV show. And the good thing is that even though it's catered to kids, the dialogue isn't the typical cry cry cry of some poor kid, can't stand that about the kids shows on the other networks, it's annoying enough hearing kids throw tantrums and cry over toys and their siblings, we don't need to watch it on TV either, hehe. And that's what's good about this show, because it doesn't do that.

And the comedy shows are great too, with Ariana and Daiana, they're so great those girls, and Juicy is the most fun I've ever had watching a Filipino entertainment show ever. It's light and funny, Alex Gonzaga is hilarious, isn't she? The funniest things pop out of her mouth. But as far as Shall We Dance, I liked the previous format better that followed the Dancing With The Stars format because it just felt classier and the dancing was more tight, but it's still fun to watch and the always beautiful Lucy Torres looks amazing with the new style and pony tail.

Daily crying is what is annoying about the teleseryes on the other networks, because isn't real life and love depressing enough, why do we need to watch shows to make us feel worse? And that's basically what's good about TV5 - the shows are cool, they're of higher quality, they're filmed in widescreen, the casts are smaller which means more detail is paid to actual good acting, and they feel like indie films. And everybody knows that Filipino indie films are way better than Filipino mainstream films, since they reflect real life better than Filipino mainstream films that tend to paint unrealistic pictures of life that never feel real.

TV5 is what I would call independent television. And I applaud them, because it's the best thing to ever happen to Philippine TV. We needed this, desperately, and it came at the right time.

Eat Bulaga's Daiana Menezes hosts TV5's Ogags

Daiana Menezes and Ariana Barouk will host a new show on TV5 called Ogags, every Weds. at 9:30 pm. Daiana is the beautiful Brazilian TV host and crowd-favorite of Eat Bulaga, famous for singing her interpretation of Isang Linggong Pag-ibig by Imelda Papin. If you're not familiar with Daiana, then watch this clip of her singing on Eat Bulaga, and I promise you will fall in love with her like the rest of the country has:

Ariana is a Cuban-American model, Miss Cuba-Earth 2007, a former cast member of Eat Bulaga, and former TV host of Caliente in the US on Univision, which I watched religiously every Saturday here in LA. My God, I loved that show. She also appeared on 'Shall We Dance.'Download FREE Daiana Menezes WallpapersThank you TV5 for that, because I love these girls, they're so down to earth and humble, and they have a lot of charisma, and they're funny and smart too and great TV hosts, listen to Daiana and Ariana's jokes in the videos below, they're so funny, they're just great, and I'm sure Filipinos would love to watch them in whatever they do.

Daiana and Ariana on Nuts Entertainment 1

Daiana and Ariana on Nuts Entertainment 2

Daiana and Ariana on All Star K
with Ms. Pilita Corrales
Paolo Contis, who recently won Best Actor at the Star Awards, Iya Villania, Ryan Agoncillo, and Lucy Torres of Shall We Dance are also signed on for shows on TV5.
Sam Milby and Anne Curtis have done a promo for a new daily entertainment program called 'Juicy'.

Bench Blackout 2008 Fashion Show Pics

Dingdong Dantes opened the Bench Blackout 2008 Fashion Show, which took place yesterday, taking off all his clothes to reveal a black thong. Enjoy this custom made wallpaper we made for you.

Richard Gutierrez, Diether Ocampo, Rufa Mae Quinto, Rica Peralejo, Jake Cuenca, Sam Milby, Nancy Castiglione, Angelica Pangilinan, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, Ehra Madrigal, Lucy Torres, Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana, Jay R, Bubbles Paraiso were among the many celebrities who modeled for the show.
When Dingdong Dantes dropped his pants, the Big Dome shook to the rafters. Dingdong is the latest Bench Body celebrity endorser.

Dingdong Dantes was greeted with loud screams and applause by the audience.

Sexy comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto was one of the most applauded among the night's stars.

Richard Gutierrez was the night's finale. The Codename: Asero star modeled black low-cut jeans.

Richard showed his rugged side.

Francine Prieto looked great in this cabaret themed outfit.

Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson are products of the first season of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition. Soon afterwards, their tandem was successfully launched to become one of the most bankable love teams in the country today. They are currently seen in the primetime show My Girl.

JC de Vera surprised the crowd with his body. He will soon be seen in the movie Loving You and the TV series La Lola.

JC de Vera and Kim Chiu joined forces for the fashion event of the year.

Jake Cuenca and bob-haired Rica Peralejo.
Rafael Rosell is one of the most daring of all the celebrities who took to the ramp.

Sam Milby will soon be seen in Dyosa, opposite rumored girlfriend (or beard) Anne Curtis, who watched the show.
Diether Ocampo proved to one and all that he still has that "oomph!" when he strutted his stuff in low-cut white jeans.

More hot photos after the jump!

Precious Adona and actress-singer Nancy Jane (formerly Nancy Castiglione) are gorgeous in white undies.

Bubbles Paraiso and Jennifer Lee look irresistible in their pastel-colored undies.

Michelle and Ehra Madrigal must have been fully awake when God spread beauty and sex appeal among His creations.
Ryan Eigenmann agreed to bare his bod for the first time.
Jon Hall maintains his body after all these years.
Singer-actor Jay-R had no inhibition at all to wear briefs in front of thousands of people.
Jon Avila also got loud shrieks and applause from the crowd. Jon is regulary seen in ABS-CBN's Kapitan Boom.

Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles shows she still has that form that won her the international beauty crown.
Wendell Ramos wows the crowd.
Kapamilya and Kapuso stars joined forces for the fashion event of the year.

Ben Chan with Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres join the stars at the curtain call.

PEP: Bench Blackout 2008 Photo Gallery
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Marian Rivera FHM's Sexiest Woman 2008

Marian Rivera on FHM bash: "Ayoko namang ma-disappoint sila kung sakaling hindi ako darating. Ayokong maghintay sila sa wala. Kaya kahit na hectic ang taping sked ko for Dyesebel dahil one week din akong mawawala, pumunta pa rin ako. Kung ano ang ipinangako ko, tutuparin ko ‘yan."

Marian Rivera’s drawing power as a product endorser continues to grow. Only recently, the young actress signed up as the new endorser of Facial Care Centre.

Gary Valenciano: It was a Valenciano family affair last night at the Gary V: His Love concert of Gary Valenciano. Gary sang with his children, Paolo (top), Gabriel (bottom, left) and Kiana. Wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano was in the audience watching.

Billy Crawford on German Moreno "Kuya Germs": "Wala po siya rito kaya wala akong chance na kausapin siya. I tried, pero halata pong iniiwasan niya ako. I will wait na lamang ng time na makausap siya, sana bago ako bumalik sa States."

Dolphy and Zsa Zsa Padilla: For his 80^th birthday, Comedy King Dolphy wants to get married to his longtime partner Zsa Zsa Padilla. "Matagal ko nang wish ‘yan, nahihiya na rin ako sa sarili ko na ang nakalagay sa passport ko ay single pa rin ako pero ang dami ko nang anak ‘tsaka apo."

• Lucy Torres: "I always say every month, ‘I think I’m pregnant.’" July 19, 2008 10:54 PM
• Marian Rivera keeps her promise to attend FHM event July 19, 2008 08:17 AM
• Dolphy wishes to marry partner Zsa Zsa Padilla for his 80th birthday July 19, 2008 08:16 AM
• Lucy Torres-Gomez wants to see hubby Richard in a movie with Sharon or Dawn again July 18, 2008 06:54 PM
• TV Ratings (July 15-17): "Dyesebel" and "Magdusa Ka" still rule in Mega Manila July 18, 2008 03:58 PM
• Marian Rivera endorses beauty-cosmetic clinic July 18, 2008 03:25 PM
• Billy Crawford still being avoided by Kuya Germs July 18, 2008 03:15 PM
• Isabelle Diaz Daza undecided about joining Bb. Pilipinas but prefers to pursue studies July 18, 2008 02:30 PM
• Gary Valenciano's "Gary V: His Love" concert is both entertaining and spiritually enlightening July 18, 2008 01:51 PM

Annabelle Rama: 'Monster Mom' not a flop!

Annabelle Rama is determined to prove her critics wrong who said that My Monster Mom failed to make an impression at the box office: “They have no proof flop ang movie ko!" In fact, the movie ranked second at the box office last week earning US$350000 dollars.

Official Trailer - My Monster Mom
In Theatres Nationwide!

Diether Ocampo on Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales: "Sabi ko nga sa kanila pareho, it's about time dahil marami talaga ang nananabik sa tambalan nilang dalawa. At isa ako sa humahanga sa tambalan nila."

Claudine Barreto on balancing her time between family and career: "Lately, it's been very, very hard. Kasi nga, yung family ko, si Raymart at yung mga kids, nag-a-adjust. Yung talagang naiiyak ako kahit sa set. Kasi parang hindi ko na sila masyadong nakikita."

Susan Roces and Cherry Pie Picache star in ABS-CBN’s upcoming soap Iisa Pa Lamang, which will be shown this coming Monday, July 14.

Lucy Torres on daughter Juliana: "She has the best of both worlds. The sporty side of her dad and the creative side of her mom." Photo courtesy of Richard Gomez.

• TV commercial model Ryan Julio gets his first taste of showbiz controversy July 10, 2008 11:09 PM
• "Signos" star Ricky Davao wins Best Supporting Actor award in the UK July 9, 2008 08:09 PM
• Cherry Pie Picache recalls how movie queen Susan Roces spat on her face July 9, 2008 03:56 PM
• Melissa Ricks on Matt Evans: "He is very special." July 9, 2008 01:37 PM
• Annabelle Rama snaps back at "My Monster Mom" detractors HOT July 9, 2008 01:16 PM
• Claudine Barretto admits difficulty in balancing family and showbiz career July 9, 2008 12:50 PM
• Lucy Torres-Gomez on daughter Juliana: "She's a natural athlete like her dad." July 9, 2008 11:11 AM
• Precious Adona's turning into sexy star was not her career plan July 9, 2008 10:56 AM
• Director Ruel Bayani assures press, Gabby Concepcion has meaty role in "Iisa Pa Lamang" July 9, 2008 10:42 AM
• Maui Taylor about sexy newcomer Precious Adona: "Been there, done that." July 9, 2008 10:30 AM
• Diether Ocampo excited over Kristine-Jericho love team July 9, 2008 10:14 AM
• Claudine Barretto defends hubby Raymart Santiago about intrigue that she is earning more than him HOT July 9, 2008 09:39 AM

Richard Gomez Lucy Torres 10 year anniversary

Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres have been married for 10 years now, and celebrated en grande in a grand celebration with a slew of celebrity friends, including Eddie Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Raymond, Annabelle Rama, Susan Roces, Mother Lily Monteverde, John Estrada, Bubbles Paraiso, and more.

Photo Gallery of Lucy Torres-Richard Gomez Anniversary Celebration

Kagabi, May 1, ay masayang idinaos ng mag-asawang Richard Gomez at Lucy Torres ang kanilang ika-sampung anibersaryo bilang mag-asawa. Ang tunay na date ng kanilang kasal ay April 28, pero itinaon na nila sa holiday na May 1 (Labor Day) ang kanilang party.



Matatandaang ikinasal sila sa St. Peter and Paul Parish Church sa Ormoc City (bayan ni Lucy) noong April 28, 1998, isang taon matapos makamit ni Richard ang matamis na "oo" ni Lucy, na aminadong long-time crush niya ang matniee idol ng dekada otsenta.



Nagkakilala ang dalawa noong gawin nila ang isang TV commercial para sa Lux shampoo noong 1993, na nasundan ng isa pa noong 1997.



Samantala, isang formal sit-down dinner ang inihanda ng mag-asawa para sa kanilang malalapit na mga kaibigan, na karamihan ay masasabing non-showbiz.



Ang pagtitipon ay ginanap sa Felix restaurant sa Greenbelt 5 sa Makati City na sosyong pag-aari ng magkakaibigang Ben Chan (na siyang ring may-ari ng Bench chain of stores), ang pamosong chef na si Florabel Kho (na siya ring may-ari ng Florabel sa Podium sa Ortigas, kung saan kasosyo rin niya si Ben Chan), at si Lucy Torres, na first time mag-venture sa food business.



"Naku, maliit na maliit lang naman ang amin dito," natatawang sabi ni Lucy nang batiin namin ang pagsabak niya sa business.



May dalawang linggo ring pinaghandaan ng mag-asawa ang anniversary party nilang ito. Sa paunang text invitation ni Goma (palayaw ni Richard) sa YES! magazine at PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ay pabirong sinabi ng aktor, "Kailangan nating mag-celebrate dahil konti na lang kami [sa showbiz] na nagtatagal ang pagsasama."



At dahil espesyal ang pagtitipon, nais na ring ipagmalaki ni Lucy—pati na rin nina Ben at Florabel na kapwa naroon at nakiki-istima—ang masasarap na putahe ng Felix restaurant, na ipinatikim nila sa kanilang mga bisita.



Bukod sa nonstop na paghahain ng mga appetizers at wine (both red and white), binusog ang lahat ng mga bisita sa espesyal na menu na binubuo ng: Crispy Prawns Salad with Tropical Fruits and Assorted Greens in Sesame Oil, Essence of Malunggay Soup with Tofu, and a choice of US Beef Top Blade in Truffle Sauce Served with Twice bake Potato & Broccoli Flowers or Grilled Lapu-lapu wrapped with Bacon in Lemon Butter sauce Served with Vegetable Risotto & Fresh Green Asparagus bilang main course.



Kabilang sa celebrities na nagsidatingan kagabi upang bumati at makisaya sa mag-asawa—pati na rin sa kanilang magandang unica hija na si Juliana—ay sina Armida "Tita Mydz" Siguion-Reyna, kasama ang asawang si Atty. Leonardo at ang kanilang manunulat na manugang na si Bibeth Orteza (sumunod lamang ang asawa nitong director na si Carlitos Siguion-Reyna); ang mag-asawang Eddie Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama na sinundan ng kanilang anak na si Raymond Gutierrez, host ng Philippine Idol, na kasama naman sina Ehra Madrigal at Bubbles Paraiso (mga kliyenteng talent ni Annabelle).



Pasado alas-diyes na ng gabi naman nang patakbong dumating ang kakambal ni Raymond na si Richard Gutierrez. Inabutan kasi ito ng biglaang pagbuhos ng summer rain habang binabaybay ang boardwalk Greenbelt 5. Si Richard ay very open sa pagsasabing idol niya ang kapangalan at ka-initial niya, si RG o Richard Gomez.



Samantala, nagsidatingan din ang ilan pang kaibigan ng mag-asawa, katulad na lamang ng Regal Films producer na si Mother Lily Monteverde; ang kanilang "Ma'am Wilma" sa GMA-7 na si Wilma Galvante; si Ms. Susan Roces, kasama ang manager at kaibigang si Dolor Guevarra at ang asawa nitong director na si Boots Plata; at ang co-manager ni KC Concepcion na si Shirley Kuan.



Naroon din si "Bespren" John Estrada ni Goma, gayundin ang malapit ding kaibigan ng aktor na si Jayvee Gayoso, na player ng Ginebra dati.



Namataan din namin sa isang sulok ang aktor na si Dino Guevarra, kasama ang kanyang non-showbiz lady love.



Present din siyempre ang mga magulang ni Lucy, kasama ang kanyang kapatid na si Mat; ang manager ng Gomez family na si Douglas Quijano; ang Bench at HerBench family nina Lucy, Goma, at Juliana; ang mga taga-L.E.N. Plus, Inc. (isang event organizing-venture) sa pangunguna ni Marilen Nuñez; mga kaibigang makeup artists, gaya nina Juan Sarte at Chechel Joson; ang paboritong fashion designer ni Lucy na si Randy Ortiz; at ilang mga katropa ni Goma sa kanyang mga hilig, gaya ng baseball, fishing, golf, at kung anu-ano pa.



Sa maikling pakikipagtsikahan sa mag-asawa, nalaman ng PEP na ang kanilang anniversary wish ay ang mabigyan na ng kalaro si Juliana.



"We've been trying," nakangiting sabi ni Lucy. PEP

Bea Alonzo Seventeen Cover

Bea Alonzo, a shirtless Aga Muhlach, Richard Gomez of Marimar, and Lucy Torres are on the covers of Men's Health, Seventeen, and Good Housekeeping for the month of January 2008. Get your copies now at all National bookstores nationwide!

Anne Curtis Cosmo Cleavage Dec 2007

Filipina actress Anne Curtis on the cover of Cosmopolitan for December 2007.Filipina actress Lucy Torres on the cover of Marie Claire for December 2007.

Filipina actress Angelica Pangilinan on the cover of Preview for December 2007.

Get your copies today at all National Bookstores nationwide!