Fear Something New With This Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino and Chanda Romero Starrer ESPANTAHO

When we heard Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo was participating in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival, we were really excited about particular film she's doing; they call it "ESPANTAHO". The term actually means a "scarecrow", a thing that's pretty common in farmlands, especially in agricultural countries like ours.

It's been a while since she's done something like this, but it was promised to her by Director Chito Roño who called her for the project. Judy Ann says "It's been a while since I've worked with Direk Chito Roño. Before I was a young lady, but now I already have a daughter. I'm happy because when he called me for a horror film, I didn't say anything, just "let's do it!". This is a dream, I wanted to experience it, he's calmer now, but still has a mic when he does sarcastic lines. I'm not the one he's getting mad at these days, but when you do it with him, it is fulfilling!"

This film was prepped for a year before they got to make the script. When the writer Christ Martinez presented it, he got "good" feedback from Direk Chito, and things started rolling from that. Atty Joji remarks how this has been a collaborative experience for them, and since Direk Chito is a master Director, they wanted to make a great film with them during their 20th Anniversary. The only issues they encountered were mostly because of the weather, but they adjusted with the season to fit the story. 

JC Santos likened Direk Chito to his former theater mentors, because once he asks for one more shot, it means you would need to do better on the scene. If he says "next scene", that means you're good. Most of them nodded in agreement, and Direk Chito felt he was getting roasted during the press conference (they had a laugh about it). 

Here's the press conference on video, of course! I got you!

They let us in on a secret, that painting on the left side of the stage will play a significant part in the film so if you see this in any theaters they'll be showing ESPANTAHO, go take a photo with it!

Ms. Lorna Tolentino took time to talk about love, family and a few more things about the movie after the press conference, listen in to the conversation:

In a nutshell, you would need to watch this film because of the caliber of actors that are in it. Not to mention how big of a horror director Chito Roño is, and how he's come to embrace new technology, special effects, and face a new crowd of movie goers eager to see something new, as you introduce a brand new entity to fear because they don't know what lurks behind that painting that you base the story on.

Hope this forms a cult following, perhaps a sequel too! The film will show on December 25 together with other MMFF 2024 entries, but consider watching this first especially if you're a Judy Ann Santos Agoncillo fan. This is produced by Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions and Quantum Films. They promise that this will be the scariest film you're about to see on MMFF 2024.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is a BEKO Pro!

Everybody loves Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo! She's the first ambassador for BEKO, the number one European appliance company. Aside from being the queen of Filipino soap operas, an award winning actress, business woman, she's a mother of three and wife to Ryan. Just like you, she's aware that she does inspire people... and she also makes an effort to live healthy and have sustainable lives. Just like the brand she represents, they believe she can live her best life.

Judy Ann cooks for her family, her two restaurants called ANGRYdobo and her YouTube channel Judy Ann's Kitchen. She says "Just like Beko, I focus on healthy living for myself and my family.I learned a lot being Beko's ambassador, because with their appliances we all get to eat healthy. I have very picky kids, and you'v got to be ready at all times. I even have refrigerators from Beko that can have food, vegetables and fruits stay fresh longer. Thanks to its HarvestFresh technology I save a lot of time and not go to markets frequently. I also take care of laundy and with Beko's SteamCure Hygiene+ technology, I take my son's soild clothes and assure that everything is clean right after. I don't worry if they have outdoor activities."

Judy Ann also loves the Beko cookers and ovens. She adds "I always need reliable cookers and ovens because I do a lot of cooking for and make content for my YouTube channel. The Beko oven is huge, I can cook a lot of dishes in one go. With CookMaster on it, 5 dishes can be done in no time."

Beko is available in leading appliance centers, authorized stores nationwide. If you want healthy living and do it like Juday, go check out http://bekopromos.ph or their official channels https://www.facebook.com/bekoph.

Celebrities on BTP Stage This Saturday on TV5

This Saturday will be a whole lot of fun as Bangon Talentadong Pinoy gets home grown talented Filipinos on the world stage with a special season ender this March 13. For those who don't know, the show has given out Php 4 Million worth of prizes to almost 300 individuals who have performed on the show.

There will be celebrity talentados which includes Kokoy De Santos, Sheree, Jeff Tam, Twins Joj and Jai Agpangan, Aljur Abrenica. It's going to be so exciting to see them all dance, do magic, do death defying hopp stunts, and sing on the show all for you.


Ryan Agonicillo the host of the show wants you to enjoy this special edition of the show where celebrities will showcase their talent, they won't hold back for sure! The judges include Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina, Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez and Joross Gamboa. The winner will be receiving Php 100,000 in cash and bragging rights for the rest of the season, that's going to make things more exciting!Again, it will be on Saturday, March 13, 2021 8PM on the Kapatid network TV5!

A Call for "Isang Laban"

The "Isang Batangan, Isang Laban" online campaign is a collective effort of like minded professionals who are from the province of Batangas. They are UP Batangan Alumni members from different backgrounds and industries (Media, Production, Film, Advertising, Engineering, Marketing and Healthcare). Bound by their socio-civic spiritedness since college days, these individuals made an initiative to drive Bayanihan and solidarity in this time of COVID19 (pamdemic) with the aim to create a meaningful crusade to give honor to their alma mater and community, and aide in the fight against this dreaded virus. They want to specifically help healthcare workers in Batangas and no distance can stop them from doing this even in the time of crisis.

Everything is digital and with this, they were able to produce an original video with the help of medical doctors from the province and narrate actual experience in the frontlines, so they too could ask for help to equip hospitals/medical facilities to battle this unseen enemy.

They also got Ryan Agoncillo (a native from Rosario, Batangas) and Kimpoy Feliciano (a known online personality) to join this call and showcase this original piece which unveils the spirit of Bayanihan. It also talks of compassion and unity. True to the spirit of Batanguenos, to be brave in every fight, they call for One Batangas (Isang Batangan), One Fight (Isang Laban).

You may check the video here

Ang laban para sa kalusugan ay laban nating lahat. Tulungan natin silang magtagumpay sa laban. #TulongNa...

Posted by UP Batangan Official on Sunday, May 3, 2020

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Ryan Agoncillo for SUN Cellular and Unbeatable Postpaid Plan 599

SUN has already been very successful with their previous plans and now they're making it even better by bringing in a value packed Postpaid Plan 599. It's got Unlimited Calls and Texts to SUN Subscribers, 400 Texts to other networks, 400 MB data per month (that's 4x the competition!) as well as a FREE Android Smartphone and another FREE Samsung 3V Tablet so you can get more than what you pay for! Aside from that, you can opt to have other phone models instead of this phone and tablet promo but of course it'll be better if you do!

All smiles, dabarkads Ryan Agoncillo now joins the SUN Cellular Family. He's a great husband and father to his kids. He knows how you should always choose the practical choice when it comes to life, including a plan that works for you and your lifestyle. He says "I'm happy and I think SUN has the same values as I am. I have projects and hobbies, I make practical choices because I want the most out of life. We don't have to spend too much to make that happen!"

Here's Ryan and SUN's VP for Postpaid Marketing Joel Lumanlan

SUN promises to get more things towards providing more of their subscribers better value, better experience. SUN also will be doing fly off promos for Madonna's Concert in other Asian countries. They also partnered recently with Disney for the BIGGEST events in the country making their subscribers win tons of special discounts and prizes!

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My House Husband: Ikaw Na! : An Intimate Dinner with the Judy Ann and Ryan Agoncillo

This Christmas, we all want OUR family to be happy. You want to get a smile or two in any activity that you are doing with your loved ones because the season definitely calls for it. I think I've got an idea what would make you do this AND have a laugh or two too. Why not watch My House Husband "Ikaw na!" this MMFF season, it stars Ms. Judy Ann Santos - Agoncillo, Ryan Agoncillo, Eugene Domingo and a lot more!

I was so lucky to have had a chance to talk to these two unadulterated stars of Philippine TV and Cinema last weekend and boy was it AMAZING! My friends and I ALWAYS watch their movies and its like a mini reunion of sorts from people in college because secretly we thought Juday was part of our barkada. We still do. When she has a movie or two during MMFF, we make it a point to reserve a day just to watch her even with our busy schedules. They'd probably all die of envy now that I've got a photo of Judy Ann and Ryan :) let alone a photo with THEM too! So maybe later on I'll tell them "Nakita ko na si Mareng Juday" hahaha.

It was my first time to see Ryan Agoncillo in the flesh. His boyish looks and charm was definitely evident. He has a good demeanor. He was actually very formal while talking to us with some hits here and there. I remember the YSPEAK days when he was always dealing with idealistic people like us. I felt he was like a big brother talking tonhis siblings about his ideals in raising a family and how important it is to give time for them. He said their success was brought about by them being HONEST all the time. It was quite remarkable to see them raise kids in a lifestyle that so harsh like the showbiz indistry. They shielded them from the bad side of it. They made sure they still have time for each other and adjust if necessary sine there are times when Judy Ann/Ryan would find the other already tired from work. I wasn't surprised they were that busy since I always see them on TV. They never had issues about money because that is the last thing they would rather fight about. Judy Ann said it would never ever happen to them let alone think about it. They want to raise their kids right and free from the evils of show business.

Judy Ann was so thin. The last time i saw her was in the Del Monte Pineapple commercial launch and the Junior master chef presscon. She had a different glow on her. She wanted to stay healthy and look good for her work and for herself. She was very charming and quite confident even if she said that she was a little nervous talking to bloggers like me. She was hilarious at times and I felt right at home like she was indeed one of my barkadas that I haven't seen in a long time. These were the times that I wished she were really... pushing my luck? LOL!


Eugene Domingo was phenomenal as they said. When you see her, you know what a successful actress would be. Her understanding of the craft is remarkable and her acting is phenomenal just as all the films she did before. Ryan says he didn't know Eugene was that small because he always thought of her as LARGER THAN LIFE! We all agreed.



Just as their lives are interesting, the movie talks about relationships between husband, wife, best friends, kids and how they deal with the situation when the macho man suddenly becomes the house husband. This interesting norm that is so taboo to be talked about ordinary pinoys. How would a successful wife treat his husband? How would a husband feel now that he's not the bread winner? How jealous can the wife be when the best friend from next door suddenly becomes too close for comfort? How would the husband take care of the kids now that he's in charge of the house? These are just some of the questions that this family oriented movie wants to answer. Wouldn't it be nice to laugh and learn about it? Make sure you watch My House Husband "Ikaw na!" coming out on theaters this Christmas for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2011! This is produced by Octoarts Films and directed by the one and only Jose Javier Reyes.

Remember! This film stars Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Eugene Domingo, Agot Isidro, Francine Prieto, Miriam Quiambao, Roco Nacino, Renz Valerio, Derrick Monasterio, Lexi Fernandez, Ms. Boots Anson Roa, Dante Rivero, Bobby Andrews, Lui Villaruz, Sabrina Man, Lance Diaz and John Aaron Novilla. A star studded cast which makes this film a must watch this MMFF season, need I say more?!

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