ALDEN RICHARDS on his Renewal: Attributes Success to Fans

Alden Richards just renewed his contract with GMA and GMA Artist Center. He's been in the Kapuso network for over a decade now but he's never been so humble til now.

Alden says "Yes I do experience down times. I'm very lucky because during those times, I am on a break. I really want a movie, an element wherein I do dark roles. It's for approval of course. I remain a loyal Kapuso because my career and success has been in the station. I also have great regards to loyalty and I think til I become a family man, I will stay here. They trust me on big projects, they trust me with roles, they give me the support system I have in GMA and behind me. I guess it's always about being with the right people, with the right mindset, how you view things. What you have inside will radiate, your good heart, your good soul and you have to have the people support you. Authenticity is the key, the pressure will be there, but you just have to lower its presence in life. Since day 1 it's been my principle to never change. Being a Kapuso has been engraved in my mind, I can't wait for more things to happen in the next decade with them.".

 

 

Here's a video of our blogcon this afternoon

You'll see more of Alden next month as he continues to tape for the episodes of "The World Between Us" as it got stopped because of the pandemic and IATF rules. Hope you enjoyed this coverage!

MAINE MENDOZA: The Face of GigaPay

You love her, adore her, find her cute, and super funny. She's the Dubsmash queen Maine Mendoza. I remember being there in person during an event when she was launched as an TNT brand ambassador together with Alden years ago when AlDub was super popular (still is now).

It's such a big deal for me to be part of this family. And so, I’m proud and excited to say — Simplé. Smart Ako. Sharing now with you the SMARTer way to pay: Smart GigaPay with Paymaya.#SmartGigaPay #SmartWayToPay #PayMaya #SmartAndMaineWayToPay pic.twitter.com/GMKQNwBYRO

— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) July 21, 2021

For those who don't know, GigaPay is the Smart way to pay inside the GigaLife app so you can have time for other things and conveniently do it there. You can purchase load, plans, pay bills without downloading the PayMaya app because it's all in the GigaLife app already. All you need to do is click on the link that says Link PayMaya App on the welcome splash screen that pops up when you open the GigaLife app. Enter your PayMaya details, activate the OTP and use it as if you've got PayMaya via web. Doing this will help you earn points, qualify for more promos and do easy payments, that's convenience you deserve!

GigaPay is also powered by PayMaya so you get the same security you get with the leading digital wallet brands in the country. Best of all, you've got Maine Mendoza as the endorser, she's all you need during the depressing rainy days! Haha!

To know more, just look for GigaPay on the GigaLife app today! You can download it off Google Play or the App Store on iOS.

A Stunning Maine Mendoza for Vivo V17 Pro

The cat is out of the bag and yes, this includes a stunningly gorgeous Maine Mendoza endorsing the new Vivo V17 Pro in Crystal White.

This comes as the brand launches the phone in a bit which Maine promises would be perfect for those fun selfies and shoots you often do. The new Vivo V17 Pro has 6 cameras at the front and back, with the industry leading 32 Megapixel dual elevating front camera which Vivo has been doing in the previous models but certainly improved a lot in its output. 

The phone also comes with a Super AMOLED Ultra Full View display, a 48 Megapixel AI Quad Back Camera so those SLR functions would happen on your phone. This is designed this way for those fun quirky events you often go to and need a wide shot so all your friends fit in on one frame. The selfie shots also capture you flawlessly, no further modifications because it learns to make it ever lightly smooth your skin at the instant you take the shot. This also is good for low light conditions with their proprietary Night Selfie, perfect for those date nights you would want to share with the world. No funny deer in headlights scenarios, it processes several images and combines it, so it could display your face, you would stand out from the crowd (yes there are beautifying features) and puts all supposed peripherals in clever slots so you won't be blocking anyone's view. The front cam tucks in, so is the earpiece. Security's also cinch because of the Vivo in display fingerprint sensor which opens the phone. 

It's got a voice changer, made optimized for gaming, has good Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE Processor and a 4100 mAh battery that charges fast and lasts longer. It is currently available in King Black and Crystal White, but I bet they'll run out of the white one once pre orders are out. I bet it's as gorgeous as Maine! I'll update this post when I get photos from the launch later!

Okay here you go!

Go get them in Vivo stores nationwide!

Alden Richards for The Gift

This will show on September 16, a few of you have it already tweeted I’m sure.

Alden says “This is the first time I am portraying a blind character. Jo Berry will play my Mom and the fear here is not doing other characters you could explore with. My grandparents are my inspiration especially in my life. This story affected me so much because the story is hopeful, regardless of circumstances.”

We saw the first few episodes, much like a long trailer. They took time establishing the characters back story, why he ended up with his Mom and the whole tragedy that happened with his life. Add to that the fun things he’ll do with his love life, oh yeah he’s going to have that happen a few days. Until something abrupt happens. It will change his life... and destiny.

The cast includes Jo Berry, Elizabeth Oropesa, Jean Garcia, TJ Trinidad, Mikee Quintos, Mikoy Morales, Martin Del Rosario, Christian Vasquez, Betong Sumaya, Rochelle Pangilinan, Tetay, Luz Valdez, Victor Anastacio, Isabelle Ortega, and Thia Thomalia.

Check out our coverage here from the September reveal last night!

Make sure you stay tuned on GMA this September 16, you wouldn’t want to miss Alden of course!

Alden Richards for ADRENALINE RUSH

I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. Honestly, I miss this guy a lot because the last interview I had with him was during MMFF with Maine Mendoza, so that was a long time ago. Good thing he’s staging a concert this September at the Kia Theater and fans have been waiting for this too I’m sure.

In the press conference, I asked Alden about the venue and he says “Why Kia? It’s because I have been able to do shows in Kia Theater before and now that we know the place, we will be maximizing the venue because we will do things not just on stage but on the audience side too. I’ll be doing several stunts which we haven’t done in previous shows and that’s what will happen on September. We haven’t announced who will be our guests because we want everyone will be surprise. You may expect the expected people to be there. About Victor Magtanggol, I am so happy to have turned most of the show’s detractors into fans of the show after they have watched it. They went into complaining first before they did watch the show. The album has originals, it will be different, we know we have different kinds of listeners now. Majority of what is in it will be original. In the concert it will be super difficult to do the song and dance numbers. It’s a dream for me to do a bigger venue next time but we will have to make the venues of these few concerts be sold good. GMA Records is so nice to believe in me and produce things for me, singing is a bonus and it’s something for the records, I will be still doing acting gigs all the time. I ask my friends to pray for me before every show I do. We will be doing things off stage so it will be different for me and I am excited. I want my family to be there and I am so happy to see them there also the last time. The show will not be a narrative but the sequences are planned, not structured. I was consulted since conceptualization, and I had collaborations in planning, choosing songs. There will be themes per segment, there will be personal stuff and parts dedicated to special people in my life.”

He adds “When I get concerts I make sure to do my best so that the people who trust me won’t get disappointed. I mean with all the trust that they have put on me, it’s only right that I give something back.”

Alden would like to thank Magnolia, Cebuana Lhullier, McDonalds, Dailymotion and Barangay LS 97.1 for helping him with the show. This is produced by GMA Records. Tickets are available through TicketNet and the VIP tickets will include the album for FREE so if you’re a good fan, you know what to get!

Oh how I wish those surprise guests include you know how :) I know you would like that to happen too!

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Maine Mendoza Supports Alden on Victor Magtanggol

Today we will all see the premiere episode of Alden Richards starrer Victor Magtanggol, on GMA Primetime.

Fans are abuzz about the show and it’s stars especially the supporters of AlDub. On Twitter, it seems that there are factions who didn’t want to support this project because the other half of AlDub/MaiChard tandem Maine Mendoza isn’t included in the cast.

Just this evening before the premiere episode of the show however, Maine Mendoza (the gorgeous and beautiful lady) sent a public tweet showing her full support to her husband (I kid) Alden Richards saying “You will always have my support, best of luck and stay happy!” to the delight of AlDub fans around the world who commented, retweeted and liked the Tweet.

Alden Richards upon seeing the Tweet suddenly replied to his wife (I kid again! :) ) and said “Maine Thank You ng Sobra” (which means “Maine super thanks!”) which prompted the fans to go ballistic again on the Micro blogging platform. Not surprised.

If I could just say, this is just a super touching gesture from Maine. She’s definitely a different kind of woman, very special. I really love them both! I hope fans of the two continue to support their shows as Maine is doing a lot of projects (recently her own MAC Cosmetics Lip Line) , and Alden does his too including Victor Magtanggol.

AlDub is love!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Watch GMA’s Victor Magtanggol

Janine, Chynna and Reese

I know there are a lot of people, probably including you who ridiculed Victor Magtanggol when this show was released by GMA. You have valid points, but think about it this way... they are making their own interpretation of Thor, and it’s not even Thor at all. You’ll know this as soon as you get to watch the first episode on Monday primetime on the Kapuso network.

I don’t want to spoil things, but here are 5 reasons why you should watch Victor Magtanggol:

1. He is not what you think his character is. Yes this has parts of it touching on Norse Mythology, but he’s not the Marvel’s Thor or anybody like it. They have their own relationship (their own story line)which will be divulged in the first episode so make sure you watch that first. I don’t want to burst your bubble and spoil things for you but think of this as a Filipino version of Thor, with more human elements and less of the gods you thought you’ll be seeing in this story. Though they have that too.

2. Alden is good looking. The last thing I’m not even understanding is how bashers would think he is silly for doing this, when they’re not even nice looking themselves. Believe me but for a lot of people, Alden just being there means they have to watch this. I felt convinced with the angle they took why he is out of the country. (Which again is another reason why you should watch this show)

3. The Ensemble Cast. They have John Estrada, Connie Reyes, Chynna Ortaleza, Janine Gutierrez, Reese Tuazon, Andre Paras, Eric Quizon, Freddie Webb, Maritoni Fernandez, Kristoffer Martin, Al Tantay, that Downy kid, Andrea Torres and a couple of foreign lads. If you are a fan of one or more of these people, then you should watch their interesting characters and how they breathe life to their roles.

4. I am an AlDub fanatic, but I felt totally okay to watch Alden be paired with someone else in this case. Both Alden and Maine deserve projects of their own so they could grow with their craft, this is after all their job. How I wish they would make a special appearance in one or more episodes, that would be a big hit.

5. You are not a god, so you don’t have to judge Victor Magtanggol just because it has similarities to the Thor movie. This is more of a comedy and drama filled movie, some action scenes but not centric or integral to their story. They are there but not to its entirety. It’s why you need to watch this.

If I made you think, go ahead and watch this show on GMA this Monday. These actors worked hard for their show, they do not deserve your foul mouths just because they have parts of it similar to the norse diety.

It’s an entirely different story.

There, I said it.

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Alden Richards Receives Diamond Record Award, Launches "Say It Again"Album

It was a fun evening to meet the man of the hour Alden Richards. He's been very blessed and he just recently got news that his album "Wish I May" under GMA Records just reached the 9th and 10th Platinum award which means he's reached the Diamond Record Award status in just less than a year after this was released. It's a feat that only a few artists have been able to reach and the young hearthrob recognizes his throngs of fans, the AlDub Nation, and even those who don't belong to these clubs as the ones who made this a reality.

During the recent launch of his second album called "Say It Again" at Market!Market! he was able to spend a couple minutes to thank everyone who helped him to get where he was today. GMA Records also started the show by showcasing the roster of their talents starting with good looking OZ HK crooner James Wright, who was so good by the way! And also T.O.P. (TOP One Project) which made the fans scream even more before Alden came out to sing for everyone that evening. I noticed they've really improved over the past few months and got this dancing and singing numbers to a T. They have some really great dance songs too which have also impressed their fans in the event that evening. 

Alden has achieved so much in a short time but what I love about him is that he stayed so humble and saw to it that he still would be able to personally thank everyone who helped him get that far. I was too shy to approach him earlier because I knew these big events would make him so busy but he went out of his way to shake my hand and say thanks. I know, it probably would have freaked some people out but for me, seeing him do those little things are very admirable. He doesn't put fame into his head, also does a lot of charity work on the side and stayed family centric even if he's working so hard these past few years.

After the chaotic show, I saw how Alden was after he got surprised by his family and grandfather who sat in the front row. He was a little emotional too because his Grandpa was crying seeing him on stage, so he had to stop a couple of times while singing just to tell gramps not to cry, it was so heartwarming.

You'll also be seeing (online and offline) in a couple of days the new music lyric video they made for one of the songs in the album. Alden even had a couple of dance songs in the mix and it seems he's trying to do genres aside from ballads. 

Make sure you support Alden Richards too by purchasing the album through online streaming sites, or grab the physical copies through leading record bars nationwide! I'd like to take this bit to thank GMA Records, GMA Social Media for having us. Thank you also Alden for still being so nice and humble as always. I'm sure you'll sell these lovely albums like hotcakes! 

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Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza for "Imagine You and Me" Blogcon

This is the most awaited movie of the year and just like me, and the millions of fans of social media phenomenon AlDub (which they are fondly called) are excited about seeing "Imagine You and Me" a film made for national bae Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. The two have been inseparable since their accidental chemistry happened a few eons ago in the longest noontime show in the country Eat Bulaga. 

Now I've already had the privilege to talk to Alden a couple of times and I know he's been so down to earth still, but I haven't had the chance to actually interview Maine so my plan was to ask her a lot of questions in this blog conference. Unfortunately we were allowed like 2 questions, but I was so happy how she answered it liberally and quite long. She actually had mentioned (while she was answering one question from another blogger) that she thinks she's a "pessimistic" person. I was really surprised (actually shocked) she said that out of the blue but when she explained and said that she was always like that and Direk also mentioned how Maine was so hard on herself during scenes in IYAM because once they did it on screen and she sees some little things she doesn't like. 

She goes ahead and says it to Direk and everybody on set so they can shoot it again. I think in some way it made her part of the creative process, not that she's a perfectionist. I actually think Maine wants this movie to be good because they are dedicating this to the millions of fans that have been there to support them and they don't want to short change YOU and ME. :) 

In that short exchange, and the little introduction I had with Maine made me feel how much she's telling people that she's real. She knows how much love she's getting but ultimately she wants people to know she's the same person as when she started. I don't know about you but when I see them together, I don't think Alden and Maine is doing this for kicks. I do feel this is something REAL, something that people may think is just for screen but for me, I feel they're really together. It's the actions, the small things that they do when they're with each other. You can't question that. 

Anyway, there's another reason for you guys and gals to be happy because Imagine You and Me will finally be seen on theaters tomorrow. To celebrate that, let me share with you some photos from the #IYAMBlogcon which happened a few days ago. I've also included videos of the interview on the bottom of this post. Please make your friends know it's showing on July 13, 2016 and also on the last week of July for other countries. Enjoy!   

Alden arrived with Direk Mike

Maine doing wacky faces, starting the blogcon very fun!

The Super Fun TNT "Super Panalo Day"

Got me and my Mom tickets to TNT Super Panalo Day which happened a few days ago. She's a bigger fan of AlDub than I am so when we knew of it, we didn't hesitate to go and see the show at the Mall of Asia Arena. Unfortunately, I didn't get to take that much photos of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza because as soon as they got out of backstage, almost half the Mall of Asia's VIP section got off their seats and flocked to the front of the stage, so if I had photos it would probably had half of it with the fans heads and torsos. So sorry about that.

Anyway, there's more reason to celebrate because Talk N Text will now be known as TNT. Now if you've seen Facebook.com/kumagcow I got tons of views from the videos I took of Robin Padilla and Morisette. Aside from that, we also got videos of the first part of the show involving a VERY FUNNY Donita Nose. My mom couldn't stop laughing actually. Aside from that, TNT also gave the fans some fun and games, plus the chance to win Php 100,000, a Motorbike and a 50 inch TV. It was just raining prizes that evening!

Second realization, Morisette is super sick! I mean she's totally unbelievable!



Viral Ella Cruz also joined the show and got us dancing, twerking and a whole lot more!

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Thank you so much to TNT for having us! Thank you also to the countless fans of AlDub who went there despite the heavy traffic. Like me, my Mom had so much fun and deem this a really SUPER PANALO DAY! Thank you TNT! You can win more stuff like these if you join their promos so stick to TNT!

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Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza on TWAC

Just a heads up guys and gals, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza will be guesting in GMA's "Tonight With Arnold Clavio". If you remember, Alden calls Arnold Clavio "Tay" and this time he's bound to introduce Maine Mendoza formally. Will Arnold find Maine as charming? Will you be happy with AlDub's answers in the "Sino ang Mas" portion? 

You also shouldn't miss the part when Alden and Maine say their personal messages, and see if you'll love what you'll hear. Will it be "kilig" all the way? Make sure you follow TWAC on Twitter and use the hashtags #ALDUBYOUTWAC and #ALDUBONTWAC in this 2 part special when it airs on February 17 & 24, 2016 at 10:15PM on GMA!

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Alden Richards Gives Back

I've been lucky to have been able to be with Alden during the Habitat for Humanity visit he did a couple of weeks ago, but it seems his birthday celebrations doesn't end there. Together with his sponsors and GMA Artist Center, he went all the way to Sitio Gayaman in Bamban Tarlac for another charity event for the Aeta community. That's what I like about Alden, he just doesn't stop helping people. 

Here are stills from the event last week:

They were already screaming when he arrived and since they were doing a dance number to welcome him, instead of just watching, Alden joined in the fun and danced with them too.

They loved Alden so much, so it was just right to have him give back the favor. Together with his sponsors Land Rover Club of the Philippines, Pampanga Off Roaders Club, Gopez Sisters, Doña Maria Premium Quality Rice, Boardwalk, Philplans, Tide, Downy, Gard Shampoo, Cadbury Dairy Chocolate, Sweet Kiss Custom Cakes, Datu Puti, Mc Donald's and Happee Toothpaste, they brought tons of school supplies, food and surprises for the Aeta community there. Alden was the one who thought about this event and remarks he wanted to give back to people no matter how far they are so he really made an effort to do this even if he had work for Eat Bulaga in the afternoon.

I just hope you guys continue to support him because he's one of the good guys, that even with his busy schedule, he tries to make time for people even in the province. He's very down to earth, and is thankful to share some of his blessings to our aeta brothers and sisters.

Thanks to GMA Artist Center for giving us these photos, even if we didn't get the chance to accompany him, we still see how much Alden wants to give back in his own way!

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