3.3 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special with Willie Revillame

This was my first physical event with Shopee as they just announced their newest brand ambassador, no less than the man himself, Willie Revillame. The guy has been hosting popular show Wowowin and with the things he's done for the brand, it wasn't rocket science why they wouldn't choose him for this 3.3 Mega Shopping Day sale. 

Kuya Wil as he is known to everyone connects to the masses well. When he does something, he puts his foot in it, even gives his arms and legs too. Needless to say, he's like Santa Claus that lasts the whole year and he's given much not just to the industry, but to countless Filipinos and the urban poor. When I asked him about why he's given so much, he told me that he doesn't want anything anymore, he's been so blessed so he's always looking forward to another day of giving back to people who has more or less put him where he is today. That's pretty noble, and honestly, I know of a lot of other things he's done for other people, like finding them jobs and stuff, so they too can put food on the table like any other person.

Here's my experience when I went to the GMA studios a few days ago. Enjoy! 

 

 Anyway, he's actually going to be a headliner during this week's 3.3 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special. It will start on GMA 7’s Tutok to Win + Shopee Live this coming March 3. So make sure you're streaming through the Shopee app or GMA from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM because that's where he'll be giving away tons of prizes courtesy of Shopee (Oh I heard, up to 5 Million pesos will be given away). Aside from that, Kapuso stars Juancho Trivino, Patricia Tumulak, Kelley Day, Ella Cruz, Julian Trono, bad boy of the dance floor Mark Herras and Rodjun Cruz will be there to entertain you. 

 Shopee will also give away three cash prizes worth Php 50,000 and Php 10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits. Aside from that, there will be rounds of Shopee Shake during the show wherein you can win cash prizes which amounts to Php 150,000, Php 250,000 and Php 500,000 smackaroos for top players. Of course, there will be well loved Shopee Milyonaryo Pera o Kahon if you claim tickets via the Shopee app. If you get called (announced on air), you just have to choose among six bags and win a prize from zero to 1 Million pesos!

If you haven't downloaded the app yet and enjoyed the vouchers and free shipping, you're missing out a lot. Oh and if you're a pro Shopee shopper, you know paying via Shopee Pay will get you more savings. Add to cart today and pay at 12am like me :)

Give CRY NO FEAR a Chance

Donnalyn Bartolome, Ella Cruz and Director Richard Sommes

It’s been a week or so since Cry No Fear was shown in cinemas. I watched it together with a couple of bloggers during their premier night. Viva artists came in throngs and celebrity friends supported them dearly. Honestly I expected that I wouldn’t enjoy this film because I don’t really watch horror flicks. They did surprise me - as this runs more on the sexy, coming of age, suspense genre rather than just plain horror. It would be worthy to watch especially if you are a fan of Donnalyn Bartolome and Ella Cruz as you’ll see them unfold their sexy side. Not even joking.

Supportive love team Julian Trono

I like the chases, I like the action sequences and the little to no bloody shots, but would have wanted more than that. The ending wasn’t too impressive too as parts of it weren’t realistic. It would have been better to keep the highs still high and perhaps ended it with that rather than forcibly connecting the start of the story.

Donnalyn and Ellla

Donnalyn and Ella used to be in cute roles, this would maybe start them in more mature ones because it felt like that.

 

 

Would I recommend it, perhaps for the fans. Give it a chance though because it is still fun.

Cry No Fear is still showing in select theaters, this is produced by Viva Films.

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Ella Cruz and Donnalyn Bartolome for CRY NO FEAR

It looks like Viva Films is changing your viewing habit as they take on a suspense-horror flick set to be shown on the silverscreen this June 20. Albeit a little early for Halloween, Director Richard Somes think this would be a good time to tease the Filipino viewing public with a scare, for millennials, starring millennials.

Donnalyn Bartolome

The story is probably apt for ages 13 and up, as it involves sibling rivalry, a disfunctional family, crime, a lot of running, blood and even death. The two have already worked in TV stints but felt this time, this has already made them even closer. Donnalyn plays KC and Ella Cruz plays Wendy. Coming from different mothers and the same father, it has always been difficult to make amends with the other sibling. "We are not just sisters, but half sisters. I was the princess of my Dad and really wanted to get rid of her. I learned a lot from Direk, I watched a lot of his films and I always wished for this to happen. I knew it was going to be hard but I had to do it, even almost got drowned."

Ella Cruz

Ella Cruz adds "I only talk to dogs, VLOG on my spare time as I don't really talk to people. We may be rivals in the beginning, but later on find how we all come together and become the sisters we're supposed to be. I have already worked with Direk when I was in GMA, when we reconnected it was like we just left off where we were. I love how he shoots systematically, he does the cameras not just in one room but the whole house in some instances."

I didn't know Viva's artists but when I discussed about this project to Viva they introduced the ones who would fit the role, Ella and Donnalyn looked perfect for it and it matched my script well. This would need work, as it is a horror film. They have raw talent, fragile, so it is exciting how we did the workshops because as soon as they did that, I was amazed. Ella was like fire, Donnalyn was emotional, they blew me away. We shot some of the days under the rain, as actresses, we saw how they were driven. This was a different process, with an early call time and late packup, but they go to set with excitement and eagerness as they did KC and Wendy. I just followed how they executed, it did set the tone for the film and got other artists too because they were willing to do it. They did the stunts, even if I didn't want them to do it, so they learned while in fight scenes."

Watch it on June 20! Remember, it can happen to anyone! 

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Jennylyn Mercado, Sam Milby for The Prenup

I was having a bad day but decided to go to SM Megamall for the premier night of The Prenup starring Jennylyn Mercado and Sam Milby. It's a comedy, drama, feel good film that would make you love Jennylyn and Melai Cantiveros all over again! I'm saying that because among all the characters, they had a pretty good run in cracking jokes, and funny lines. Aside from that, Sam Milby actually did good in countering Jennylyn's funny quips and romantic but near sexy dialogues so you're in for a lot of that too. Ella Cruz and Neil Coleta aren't just ordinary siblings, they're really going to give the needed spice to Jennylyn and Sam's relationship because their respective families will prove to be a little challenging, they don't get along at all from day 1. The conflicts will definitely affect their "forever" and the situation won't be conducive for a wedding. Jacklyn Jose, Freddie Webb, Gardo Verzosa, Dominic Ochoa won't be good friends, but they'll do anything to make Jennylyn and Sam happy. Will they end up together or not? Well I don't want to spoil things for you but really, it's worth the watch!

Here are some captures from last night's premier. There are also some artists, their friends and family that supported the movie. So enjoy and share this article with your friends please!

The Prenup Premier Night at SM Megamall by kumagcow

This is produced by Regal Films and if you're like me, take a break from work and watch this film! You won't be disappointed! I'd give this 8/10 because it's funny and made me change my mood so easily.

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Jennylyn Mercado Talks About My Faithful Husband and Prenup

She's been dubbed as the most successful Starstruck Ultimate Survivor and with great reason. She's an accomplished and multi awarded actress, she's got the admiration of her peers and thousands of her fans, she's got tons of TV shows and multiple blockbuster films to her belt, she's also got several successful albums and hit songs, theme songs, even heard on several shows on GMA, she's got a flourishing love life (I guess it shows), and a really good looking son Alex who's equally proud of his Mom because she's stunning, and beautiful inside out, she's no other than the gorgeous Jennylyn Mercado.

We visited her on the set of her latest soap My Faithful Husband where she plays the role of Melanie Hernandez, a not so faithful wife which might stir the normal stories in this genre because this time it's not the husband that is philandering. We asked her about Dennis as a co-actor and she says "He's a very simple guy, very quiet, but a bit pressured about the role much like JM who stars in the movie I'm making for the MMFF. JM's fun but when he steps on the set you'll really get a little scared and I always thought he was a intimidating because he's got all his lines memorized, and I couldn't even do that well with memorizing scripts so I get pressured when he comes in for the shoot. They really are great actors. I needed to do double the effort just to memorize stuff but I guess I'm doing fine. 

I hope we also get rewarded for the work we put out for this soap we're doing. My favorite scenes so far are the ones where I always correct the small grammar lapses, small things that Emman (played by Dennis Trillo) makes, I find it very cute and even use our terms of endearment Papaw. I remember the time he said that it'll snow in the Philippines and I had to explain that we're near the equator, things like that; and the part I had to let some of it go because it's on his persona to be clumsy of sorts. We know we've got tough competition and we're doing our best at work, like we always do! We hope people would appreciate that."

"Oh by the way, before you guys do see my MMFF entry, please do support my upcoming movie Prenup! I love the story because neither one of us actually look alike. Ella Cruz won't be just twerking her because she'll play the role of a tomboy, Melai Cantiveros will be playing a woman who got a little too happy with the boys so she's got tons of kids already, she's even got tons of guys still that she's dating while I on the other hand will be a little choosy, someone who's been single since birth. It'll be hilarious because even when we're shooting the scenes, we're already expecting people to have fun with the film. I'm also excited for that!" Jennylyn adds.

My Faithful Husband shows at 9:20 PM on GMA's Primetime slot so if you want to watch one of the Philippines most talented actresses, you better catch Jennylyn Mercado this evening. The story is getting exciting now that Emman knows what Mel has been doing, oh yes they got caught! They've just broken up so if you want to know what will happen next, you know where to find them! This soap is directed by the one and only Bb. Joyce Bernal. Shall we? 

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Ella Cruz, AJ Muhlach for Wattpad Presents: Bebeng Pabebe Meets Super Jiro

Adventure awaits as TV5 unleashes another episode of Wattpad Presents this week. It's called Super Jiro and Bebeng Pabebe which stars Aj Mulach and the lovely viral dance video princess Ella Cruz. This is another installment of TV5's high rating show and perhaps this might be the first time we're seeing something "super heroish" in this show which would be a fresh thing to see in public TV.

Aj says "This is the first ever super hero themed Wattpad episode and I was able to try and work with a harness so it was really challenging to do this. I realized this was something new and I'm happy to be able to try new things in showbiz, something I'd never realize that I'd do on a normal day. I'm still not confident about my body but I hope ordinary people see that they too can be heroes just like Super Jiro."

Ella says "This is the gayest Wattpad episode ever and you'll see how funny the story is when it shows on Monday (today). Aside from my viral videos, I'll be coming out with a Twerk It Like Miley Pabebe version that people should watch out for in this episode. People might think it's the only thing that I do but it just happened to be the most watched, but I have more up my sleeve on my Youtube account that you'll like. There will also be more in the coming weeks and it's going to be different dances, people just loved watching the Twerking video more because it's popular. I'll be doing it in different shows too and this isn't just the only thing that I do, I hope some people don't judge me because it's the only thing they see."

"The real Pabebe Girls will also be appearing in the show and they'll be doing some scenes that will include being a bait for the super heroes made by villains of the show. Bebeng Pabebe will be also be grouped with them later on which you have got to see when you watch the show." says Zaldy Gumaru the show's director.

Wattpad Presents: Super Jiro and Bebeng Pabebe will show starting today August 31 on the happiest network in the country TV5!

New Shows LolaBasyang.com and #ParangNormalActivity on TV5

Typhoon and rain was outside but no one could stop TV5 from launching new shows as they held the grand press conference of two new shows, LolaBasyang.com and Parang Normal Activity. The brains behind this child project is the Perci Intalan and Jun Lana headed production house The Idea First Company that worked with the happiest network in the country TV5 so they could bring brand new spanking shows in your homes starting this Saturday/weekend. 

I still remember the time when legendary comedienne Chichay and Luz Valdez played the role of Lola Basyang. She was the iconic grandma who always got her grandchildren learn about Filipino values by telling them stories, legends and have them sometimes in it too. It's a pretty epic story line for its time and I must say, kids were a little obsessed to sit in front of their TV's or drag their parents on movie houses just to see it. This show though will have one of the greatest actresses in Philippine showbiz industry, Ms. Boots Anson Rodrigo. She says "It's the same type of stories, same legends that Filipinos loved. The only difference is you've got a more hip Lola B telling her grandsons/daughters about the usual. What kind of Lola B? For starters, her name is that way, her hair ain't white (she's dyed her hair), she's not on a rocking chair, she's not wearing a "Saya" anymore and wears pretty colorful clothes, neither is she just reading off a book as she's now on a tablet. She also is a blogger and she's going to be seen in almost all those popular social media channels most people are on and things are going to be told in a grand way every week."

The first episode will be a story about Maria Makiling. A really gorgeous fairy that lives in a mountain based on Philippine folklore to be played by TV5's princess Jasmine Curtis Smith. She wasn't at the press conference but one of the co-stars hunky Carlos Agassi was there and we asked about how he ended up on the show. I also asked about what he's been doing in the past few months/weeks since he's not that quite visible doing projects like these, and he says "I'm doing "Swak na Swak" in ABSCBN and also taped Imbestigador in GMA Channel 7 just a few days ago. I'm a free agent and nobody's managing me right now so everyone can go directly to me if they want to get my services. When this project was offered to me, I was more excited to have the chance to work with some great people in a different channel, all good!" Meanwhile, Vin Abrenica was there too together with Yna Asistio because they'll star in another story in the LolaBasyang.com series called "Ang Plawtin ni Periking" (Periking's Piccolo), which is about a small magical flute which you'll see in the coming weeks.

Lights went off and the spooky soundtrack played... it did actually frighten the kids a bit and when they got off the stage, these three teen boys came out hunting for what seems to be an entity... perhaps a ghost. I'm sure everybody had their own horror stories and these guys are putting in a little fun into it by getting some full blown stories that would make you laugh, smile, think and be a little frightened in between if you watch their show called #ParangNormalActivity.

This show may have a horror component to it but Director Perci Intalan assures that all the episodes were designed to just be light and wouldn't scare the pants out of your kids when it premiers this Saturday on TV5. You'll meet the ghost named Charlie played by the bubbly and pretty Ella Cruz. She'll be together with Carl Guevarra, Ryle Paolo Santiago, Andre Garcia and new discovery Shaun Salvador. You might be thinking almost all these boys and Ella hail from ABSCBN but they've been properly asked to do this specifically, they're also in between work so it was the perfect time for them to do it here.  

It's a mix of young love, comedy, playfulness, horror, mystery, adventure and everything in between but of course, it's not all rainbows and butterflies because they're going to be a little miserable when the characters of Jester Hernandez, Nico Nicolas and Joshua Joffe. In the succeeding episodes, they'll tackle a different story, a different creature or a different mysterious happening that will make the audience stay at the tip of their toes but still laugh in the end because it's still going to be a happy ending. Eunice Lagunsad and Kiray Celis (who just revealed she's got a big crush on Tom Taus) will add a little more spice to the stories, so don't discount them from any episode (and see her flying!) every Saturday!

Again, make sure to watch both of these programs LolaBasyang.com and #ParangNormalActivity this July 11, 2015 on the happiest channel in the Philippines TV5!

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