Mark Neumann, LT, Christopher De Leon for "Kamandag Ng Droga"

Got invited to the premier of the "Kamandag ng Droga" film of Carlo J. Caparas last week and saw stars Christopher De Leon, Mark Neumann, Ms. Perla Bautista, AJ Muhlach, CJ Caparas, Sarah Lahbati Gutierrez and their co-stars. Ms. Lorna I think was out spending time with family so she wasn't there at the premier. The film is an advocacy movie, about drugs and family relationships. Although it was tackling a pretty serious subject, it felt more like what we're seeing right now in the news, so it touched in reality and how the current administration is dealing with it. 

You will see the President's speech inserted in a few scenes while they are discussing the subject so it felt like a broadcast from TV or a long talk in congress. If you are a fan of the President then you'll really love this film but if you're not, then you probably should skip it. If you are looking for acting prowess, this may have hits and misses but overall it's just okay. You also should watch this for the merits of the stars, more so if you miss them because you haven't seen them in quite a while. As usual, Christopher and Ms. Lorna delivers, but felt it could have been better if they had a different premise, a different issue or talk, because I got a bit tired of the lengthy talk they did about the menace of drugs. It comprised about 80% of it, and the rest delved into family relationships, with friends, peer pressure, death and a lot of partying.

Please don't take me wrong, it was okay all in all but it was just not my cup of tea. Was it worth to watch it? If you are a fan of the president and his campaign then YES, if not then watch it because of the lovely stars in it. It was made for an intended audience, like a niche project. Take this review with a grain of salt, this is just me and perhaps not the entire audience that evening. Some clapped after the end scenes and had a pretty good time seeing the film. If you want to see it for the cause they want to also push, then this is for you. It's still out on theaters nationwide! Watch it before MMFF starts.

KUMAGCOW

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Shy Carlos and Mark Neumann for Tasya Fantasya on TV5

Singing a new tune with a lovely playful disposition is Shy Carlos. She's the newest star now in a lead role as Tasya Fantasya based on the work of Direk Carlo J. Caparas which was originally played by Kris Aquino and also Yasmien Kurdi on GMA. Now that the story is on the TV5's stable, it's going to be a bit more funnier because when we saw her doing the character on stage, she was really into it. Add to that AJ Mulach and Mark Neumann who's going to be her leading men in the show, this will also have a romantic spin between her fantacized man and the best friend who wanted to be her boyfriend. 

Mark says "At first it's physical, but later on it's the personality that is important for me. Well if they want us to, we can try to be TV5's premier love team. She's nice and easy to talk to, really approachable which I really like about her. I am so thankful that even if I didn't win Artista Academy, the work I do everyday, I always am thankful for it that I do pour in my passion in everything that I do."

"Since it's my first time to work with him, we're going to work on our chemistry because we need that in work. I want to be happy and contented before I go into a relationship. If I'm not gonna be loved, I'm not gonna get hurt because it's not the thing that would complete me. People would think he's not that approachable but he makes everything light. I'm also proud of Nadine and seeing her acheive so many things I'm so happy for her. We started in commercials and we dreamed of this since the beginning, I'm just so happy for her. I choose schedules in school that would not be conflicting with work so I have time for that. I'm taking AB Consular Affairs in Benilde and I hope I can finish soon."

The show also stars Donnalyn Bartolome, Kim Molina, Malak So, AJ Mulach, Ara Mina, Candy Pangilinan, Giselle Sanchez, John Lapus and Jasmine Hollingworth. Also present in the presscon were Boss Vic Del Rosario, Veronique Del Rosario and Viva Executives.

It's going to start on February 6, 2016 8PM and will be done every Saturday after that. This is produced by Viva too. 

A Happy Happy Kidsmas with TV5

Had so much fun during the media Christmas party of TV5. They dubbed it as Happy Happy Kidsmas to bring back the kid in us. Of course there are TV5 home grown stars here and I can't wait to see who's performing! 

We were greeted first by buddy Bret Jackson. I was just talking to him last night about his type of music, I think he was singing haha.. But he was sure to say he sounded better last night as it was better after midnight. I hope he gets to write music and perhaps have his own album too. He's still making Wattpad episodes and I like him being paired with Ella Cruz. Doesn't #UmBrElla sound fancy?

Also in the event (who personally also handshaked us) was TV5's CEO Noel Lorenzana.

I love Mark Neumann and Shaira Mae and I've been religiously following their career and shows on the channel. Aside from the numerous Wattpad episodes they've been in this year, the two are also included in an ensemble cast in the afternoon show Happy Truck Ng Bayan. It's got tons of dance portions, games and surprises prepared by TV5's greatest artists and guests that the channel has to offer. I also saw the lovely and beautiful Malak So (in her stunning outfit and heels!), the equally gorgeous Chanel Morales (who danced so happily with the other artists), Alberto Bruno and super handsome Akihiro Blanco too. 

They also introduced the great programs this 2016 and called it a new campaign called FOLLOW ME TV5. Bebong Muñoz and Boss Vic Del Rosario also divulged 8-10 shows in the first part of 2016, and while having fun they believe this will be good. Top female stars are also gonna be there, a mestiza, a morena, Richard Gutierrez, Alonzo Mulach, Claudine Barretto, a BIG series with BIG scenes with TV5's artists and Viva artists too. They'll also be doing a few movies very soon. Isn't that good news?

To continue to get us to feel like kids again, Hi5 Philippines performed!

They were a nice bunch of guys and gals who teach kids a lot of things through entertainment. A good thing to have on TV today. Their show is on at 8:30AM everyday and 9:30AM on weekends.

Child star Alonzo Mulach also said hi before they ended the event. Thanks TV5!

Ciao!

KUMAGCOW

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Mark Neumann's Character "Takgu" Finally Appears in Baker King

You've seen the past few weeks of Baker King shown on TV5. The show is adapted from a Korean drama which I had the chance to actually follow on KBS which is a Korean cable channel available locally too. I loved the plot, I loved the story, and I loved the way they made it in the original one so hearing that they're going to make Baker King done here, I had my doubts about how it would turn out. I know Mark Neumann since his stint with Artista Academy a few years back. With his good looks, pleasing demeanor, sculptured german physique, I knew he was going to make it big in the local showbiz industry. He's done countless shows, even lorded the Wattpad series in the same station. The happy network seemed to have gone his liking and since his Wattpad stories and shows have had remarkable viewing, TV5 must have thought of using this guy fully by making him star on his own show. Baker King is also his dream.

Mark will play the role of Takgu, a guy who's lived a very colorful life. He's the son of a mogul and his mother basically was poor and abused because the original wife of his Father basically made head way in making their lives miserable. They also tried to kidnap, hurt her, keep her in the sidelines most of the time and keep tons of secrets in between. The first few weeks tells us the story as they were just kids and it basically explains why Tagku, his brother, his mother and everyone else involved in their lives are how they are now, now that they've all grown up.

They'll also be romantically involved with some of the characters and they would end up with the ones they love, so in a nutshell Shaira Mae will be with Mark Neumann in the story. Akihiro Blanco will also be a little busy in this drama because his role is pivotal. There will be a lot of situations where their characters will have a lot of conflicts, much like what I've seen in the original Korean series because as TV5 puts it, they'll be making this story very similar to the original one. They deem not to change it because the concept is very nice already that it would be catastrophic to not show that in the Philippines.

In my neighborhood, Kamuning Bakery basically is the oldest bake shop because they've been there since 1939. They bake tons of stuff that I grew up with and they went here to basically have Mark try and show us a few things he learned in baking workshops. He did it for this role but he told us that he fell in love with it and maybe even plan to pursue a business like it in the future. When he teased some of the press members about showing them his pandesals, they thought of something else but seeing how much effort went in to making this in front of us that day, it made us feel how Mark would definitely give Takgu's role justice. Landing this was even made with stern hard work, it was just something he hoped for in the past and TV5 trusted him with this part. We felt he was very thankful for the opportunity and hopes he doesn't disappoint the same people who has helped him land this role.

He got his hands dirty and made dough from Flour, Water, Yeast and a little salt. They also had butter, Sugar, creamed and mixed it up to form it in a ball. They let it rest and cut it into little pieces. Et voila! You have Mark Neumann's Pan De Sal!

He was also very happy while doing it. He says that in order to make good bread, you must have passion, you must feel happy while doing it because once you bite into something that you make while you're sad, the customer will also feel that way too. You'll see them cry because it wasn't made for a good reason. This is something that you'll learn from the master bakers of Baker King.

Oh and if you see weird stuff like how much the Korean culture is a bit respectful of the matriarchs, please understand that this is how it is in Korea.

You'll see him bake, you'll see him fight, you'll see him love and be a responsible man in the end. Today would be a good time you follow his story as we watch Baker King Mondays to Fridays at 9:30 PM on the happiest network in the Philippines, TV5!

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Starmobile Launches New Digital TV Phones

As I mentioned in my Instagram post earlier, popular smart phone brand Starmobile has just released a line of Digital TV Phones today at the Burger and Brewskies Pub in Estancia Mall Pasig City. This is the first of it's kind in the Philippines and they're unleashing three different phones in three different price points. What's also exciting is that Starmobile has got Digital TV on these phones which means you can watch digital tv while you travel and wherever there is digital TV signals.  Isn't that amazing?

Aside from that, it's got the ability to record and you can leave it in your pocket when you're busy and watch it later when you can. This takes away this brand from the competition which probably don't have this digital tv feature yet. 

This is the "Up Vision". It lasts 3 hours of straight uninterrupted Digital TV. It's got 4.7 inch display, 1.3 Quad Core Arm Cortex A7 processor,  13MP back and 8MP front camera, 16GB of space and can accomodate 64GB more of external memory. This costs Php 5,990.

This is their flagship phone called Knight Vision. It's got a 1.3GHz Quad Core ARM cortex A7 processor, 2GB Ram, 16 GB ROM and can be expanded to 64GB. It also has a 5.5 inch screen, a 13MP back camera, 8MP front cam, and of course 5 hours of Digital TV too. This costs Php 9,990.

This is the Up Max. It's got 10 hours of sweet Digital TV viewing, 1.3 GHz Quad Core ARM Cortex A7 processor, 5 inch ips screen, and can do 990 hours pf stand by. It also runs on Android 5 Lollipop and costs Php 7,990. 

Stars were there like Julian Trono, Ryza Cenon and the gorgeous Rich Asuncion. I also saw Mark Neumann of TV5's Baker King.

All these phones are available this Friday in all Starmobile stores nationwide. 

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