Heart Evangelista Continues to be Uratex Ambassadress, Advocates the Importance of Sleep in Overall Health

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Uratex, the leading foam company in the Philippines, is strengthening its long-time partnership with Heart Evangelista as its ambassadress in uplifting the importance of sleep among Filipinos.

As the country’s International Fashion Style Icon, Heart gives great value to sleep and rest as one of the most essential things in life. For her, a quality sleep can be rewarding enough to foster success, great health, and happiness.

Sleeping for the prescribed amount of time is necessary, but having good sleep products like Uratex’s mattresses and pillows can make a huge difference in energizing you for the next day.

“I am a fan of anything in life that gives you comfort, that will give you good health and Uratex Mattresses does just that. I do treasure my sleep and I make sure that I do invest in top quality mattresses so I can get the best rest that I need and be more productive in life,” Heart shared.

As Uratex’s Ambassadress, Heart Evangelista joins the brand in sharing the value of having a good night’s sleep for its #LoveMyGisingWithUratex campaign.

According to Milieu Insight and Intellect’s research on sleeping, many Filipino adults who are currently employed admitted to experiencing poor quality of life due to a variety of stressors. This has resulted to most of them having difficulty finding good sleep.

A quality sleep, as reported by a study from The National Academies, is important because the lack of rest can lead to serious health problems, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and weaker immune function.

“Major restorative functions in the body such as tissue repair, muscle growth, and protein synthesis occur almost exclusively during sleep,” the Harvard Medical School also noted in another study.

Uratex and Heart Evangelista hope to become a bridge for the Filipinos in reinforcing that good, healthy sleep can come a long way.

With this, Uratex has lined up a variety of mattresses that are fit for the specific needs of everyone.

For a refreshing and cool sleep, Airlite gets the job done with its breathable fabric and sleep cool technology, and Trill is a mattress in a box that can help you experience comfort and undisturbed sleep. For those with back problems, Uratex’s Orthocare creates great support for your body during long sleep. The Senso Memory Frost on the other hand is perfect for those looking for something cool and comfortable. Thanks to its DuoFrost technology, SensoFrost is Uratex’s coolest memory foam mattress to date. And finally, the Premium Touch is the go-to mattress if you’re eyeing for a five-star hotel staycation sleep experience at home.

Uratex’s array of mattresses, among its other quality products for sleeping, made the brand consistently recognized as a Trusted Brand for Mattress category at the Reader’s Digest Awards. This recognition was consistently given to Uratex for 13 years, including the Awards’ 2022 edition.

“I know they say 8 hours (is what we need) but 8 hours on the plane, 8 hours on the car is different from the 8 hours on the bed. I do need a mattress that will take care of my spine and posture. Uratex offers a few different things like a cooling bed mattress and one with memory foam. Everything is just tailor-fit to your lifestyle,” Heart Evangelista shared on the comfort of Uratex’s mattresses.

“Uratex is truly honored to have Heart Evangelista in promoting the importance of a good night’s sleep for all. Our long relationship with Heart has truly made a mark in ensuring Filipinos get the best possible sleep they need, and with our current collaboration through the #LoveMyGisingWithUratex, we’re hoping to elevate the sleeping experience of more,” said Mr. Christian Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive of Uratex Philippines.

To learn more about Uratex and its products, visit www.uratex.com.ph. You may also follow /UratexPhilippines on Facebook, and @uratex_ph on Instagram for updates and upcoming promos.

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About Uratex

Uratex is the leading foam company in the country, offering products that help enrich lives and create meaningful moments such as mattresses, pillows, toppers, etc. For more than 54 years, the brand is committed to provide comfort through its products and services.

Gelli De Belen says versatility is one of the secrets to her longevity in showbiz, loving it at ABS-CBN

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Award winning actress and host Gelli de Belen, believes that versatility is one of the secrets to longevity.

Being in the entertainment business for 29 years, Gelli has built quite an impressive resume, thanks to her versatility as an actress.

Equally adept in both comedy and drama, Gelli takes pride in being able to dabble in both genres. However, she does not think it is necessary to be good in both when you can be a master of one. But to be able to do comedy and drama allow for more opportunities.

Gelli had her television debut in 1994 as a mainstay of the sketch comedy show Tropang Trumpo, which aired on ABC 5 (now known as TV5). 

The film Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout has earned her a Best Actress Nomination in the Manila Film Festival. In 1995, Gelli won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for her role of Sarah Jane Salazar in the movie The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo, a film about the true-to-life story of AIDS victim Sarah Jane Salazar.

​​Her adaptability for any given role assigned to her has opened many doors over the years, one of which led her back to ABS-CBN in 2015. 

Her first hosting job on TV was for the defunct noontime show ‘Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. After it went off the air in 1998, Gelli switched networks twice. First she went to GMA Network and stayed there for several years before moving back to ABC 5 (which had become TV5 by then). But now that Gelli’s back with ABS-CBN, it’s clear that she’s thriving—personally and professionally.

​“I was excited to be working with ABS-CBN again after a long time. I felt a bit anxious too because I knew I’d have to adjust to a relatively new environment again. But I said yes to becoming a Kapamilya kaagad because I’m always willing to work and try new things. I felt a sense of nostalgia when I walked the halls of ABS-CBN again. I kind of grew up there. I started working there when I was fifteen years old until I was twenty-four, so of course I was very happy to be back. It felt great to see my old colleagues and friends again. It was fun to meet new faces as well.”

On working exclusively for major networks, Gelli explains the pros and cons:

  "I think there are pros and cons to being signed exclusively with any network for us old-timers (hehehe). The pros would be being secure that you have a job for the length of your contract, that you are relevant enough for them to invest on you and that raises your status as an actor, so to speak. Cons would be, not being able to work elsewhere, I guess options and opportunities are limited as well since unlike the younger actors, we the older ones would have more roles open to us since we usually do not play the lead as much, so more roles are available. Not having an exclusive contract would give us the freedom to choose more roles and work for any network. So for me, at this point where I think I have established myself already, I prefer not being exclusive to any network."

​​Since returning to ABS-CBN, Gelli has done two teleseryes—FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano and Magpahanggang Wakas, the latter of which saw her play against type.

​“It felt great to have been part of such exceptional shows. Especially when I did Magpahanggang Wakas. My role on that show was my first as a full-on antagonist, and I loved doing it. I have to admit that it was a big adjustment for me, but I welcomed the challenge and I hope I did justice to the character I was given.”

​Gelli’s latest project is the action-packed, top-rating teleserye La Luna Sangre, where she plays Betty Torralba, the doting aunt of Daniel Padilla’s character Tristan.

​“Daniel is a sweetheart. His Mom Karla Estrada brought him up well. He is a natural. I think he was born to be a star,” she says.

​Gelli is having the time of her life on La Luna Sangre and says she’s open to doing fight scenes should her character get caught up in the war brewing on the show between humans, werewolves and vampires.

“I hope for my character to continue to be the grounding factor to keep Tristan's fearlessness in check. I’m looking forward to seeing Betty evolve and grow as a character. Of course I’m open to doing fight scenes. It will be challenging but I do miss doing scenes like that. It has been a while since I did action. I’d like to see if I can still handle such scenes in the event I’m called upon to do them.”

Gelli shares that she’s also thinking about doing an independent film in the future. Right now, however, she’s still looking for the right script.

“Of course I’m open to doing films again. I did a short film and an advocacy film recently and I’m also willing to do indies. Right now I’m not sure what kind of film I want to do or who I want to do it with because there's an infinite amount of possible plots and stories, ‘di ba? But siguro as long as it’s interesting, I’ll do it gladly.”

Aside from acting, Gelli also loves hosting.

“Hosting is another passion of mine and I am grateful to have been able to learn a lot from my hosting stints. As a host, I can express myself as me and address the audience directly, as opposed to acting where I become someone else. Hosting is one of the things I love most about this business, so I’d love to find a way to do it again now that I’m a Kapamilya.”

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Ai Ai de las Alas won Best Female Actor at the 7th Queens World Film Festival in New York

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A great news for the Filipino entertainment world, as one of the great artists won an International award for an Indie Film. 

"This is the first time I won in an International Film Festival."

Ai Ai de las Alas, Always A Queen.

Martina Eileen delas Alas, professionally known as Ai-Ai delas Alas,  actress and dubbed as the "Philippine Queen of Comedy"

When people are asked what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Ai Ai Delas Alas, you will be amazed they have the same answer- Comedy Queen and a great actress.

Indeed. There is no question about that. She has traveled far and wide to be where she is now. The Comedy Queen.

Ai Ai has become a household name. People laugh when she laughs. They cry when she cries

Ai Ai has the power to make you roll when she cracks jokes, and cry when she does. She can be both serious and playful. On screen, she can switch roles with ease - from serious to funny, tragic to happy.

Ai Ai delas Alas was recently named Best Female Actor at the conclusion of 7th Queens World Film Festival in Astor, Queens, New York on March 19, 2017 for her dramatic portrayal as an aging prostitute in the indie film "Area," besting Karin Hanczewski, Dorothea Hagena and Amy Redford, daughter of actor Robert Redford.

“Area” 

The film, which stars Ai Ai Delas Alas, set on a whorehouse in Pampanga dubbed an “area” in which aging prostitutes either wither away or limp to finally escape prostitution.

Ai Ai is truly a queen. Countless times she has proven her grit that she is a bombshell wherever and whatever instance she maybe.

Jurors of the Queens World Film Festival were spellbound by her portrayal in the movie. Her character showed the real truth of the state of prostitution in the country and even in other parts parts of the world.

Ai Ai says that she was not optimistic to get an international award because there were 156 great international movies in the competition.

"Area" is not Ai Ai Delas Alas’ first foray into indie filmmaking. She has starred in Nick Olanka’s 2014 film Ronda as a police officer who tries to look for her missing child.

But truly as the old saying goes, "when it rains, it pours." And with Ai Ai, everything is rosy in the home front, in her love life and in her career. (Ai Ai stars in the forthcoming Regal Films Mighty Yaya and will be working in a movie under Star Cinema soon. She is a mainstay in GMA 7's Hay Bahay and Sunday Pinasaya)

But through all these years, her stardom never consumed her totality. She is still the same Martina Eileen family and close friends knew, the same Martina Eileen who just wants to be happy and be surrounded with people she loves.

And everybody knows she works hard for her family, who not only is an inspiration, but the reason for being.

Comedian Kakai Bautista searches for leading man for her first starring film

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From playing perennial sidekick or loyal best friend in assorted TV shows and movies, singer-comedian Catherine “Kakai” Bautista finally takes on the role of lead actress in a romantic comedy film, to be directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Lemuel Lorca.

It’s a break that’s been waiting to happen. With her extraordinary acting ability, a knack for making people laugh, amazing hosting skills, and a mesmerizing singing voice, Kakai Bautista’s time to shine has come. The much-awaited film will be produced by Insight 360 Films in partnership with Manco Productions Inc. and iPR PLUS Consulting Group.

“Kakai is the next big thing in Philippine comedy,” Cahilig says of the multi-talented artist who started out as a singer-comedian in various comedy bars until her impressive performance in a play caught the attention of industry bigwigs. She then worked her way through simple but noteworthy supporting roles in TV and film productions, engaging the hearts—and funny bones—of viewers

“Kakai has always been a bright star,” Cahilig enthusiastically asserts. “I believe now is the time for her light to start shining the brightest.”

On her part, Kakai Bautista is raring to give the project her best shot. “I’m elated and ecstatic about working on this flick. Sobrang saya ko and as always, I promise to give my all to this role,” she enthuses.

Meantime, the producers of the film are looking for the perfect leading man for Kakai.

Baka Siya Na

“Baka siya na pala ang the one ko, ‘di ba? After all the heartache, baka siya na pala ang magpapasaya ng puso ko. Kung sino ka man, I’m very open to being more than friends, more than best friends—alam niyo ‘yan—charot!” Kakai relates.

“Kidding aside, mabigat ang role ng leading man ko sa pelikula kaya kailangan bongga umakting,” she adds.

According to Kakai, while having her first starring role in a film is a dream-come-true, she cannot help but feel a bit pressured by the demands of her role, which she says is a very unique character.

“Hindi basta-basta pagpapatawa ang gagawin ko dito. Level up na Kakai ang mapapanood niyo dito—just the right mix of funny and madrama,” she says.

She also feels that working with an award-winning director is a challenge, but she is willing to take this challenge on.

“Excited talaga ako to work with Direk Lem. I’m very happy na for my first movie, award-winning ang director ko. ‘Yun nga lang, and’yan ang pressure to be the best. But I’m ready,” Kakai adds.

For now, the search is on for Kakai’s male lead.

“The role is open to newbies and big stars. We want to find the best male lead for the movie and for Kakai,” iPR president and veteran publicist Hanzel Villafuerte says. He adds that this film may even be a big break in showbiz for the chosen leading man.

Aspirants must be in their late 20s to mid-30s, with a matinee idol or serious type vibe, and a remarkably fit body. Interested applicants may send their profile and demo reel to chriscahilig@gmail.com.

Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga next movie will push through in 2016

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The most awaited reunion movie of Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga will push through in 2016. 

This was announced by Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos during the “Chat with the Chairman” event at ABS-CBN on Tuesday, as reported by Star Cinema in its website.

According to a report from Star Cinema’s website, Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos confirmed the news during a “chat with the chairman” event last August 4.

Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga were together in  their 1995 film “Sana Maulit Muli.” The first one was in 1993, Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal.) Both films earned Muhlach Best Actor trophies from the Gawad-Urian critics society

Aga and Lea remaining good friends over the years.  

They were asked by reporters on separate occasions about that long-awaited third team-up. Last July, Lea and Aga attended and been reunited at the premiere of digitally restored version of "Sana Maulit Muli' held at the Cine Adarna, University of the Philippines Film Institute, Diliman, Quezon City. This is a part of ABS-CBN’s ongoing Film Restoration campaign.

In an interview with some reporters, Aga said he was hoping for the reunion movie for them to happen soon.

In an interview with dzMM, Salonga hinted that the warm reception at the premiere could help railroad the reunion movie that has been in limbo.

"Maraming oras na ang nakalipas since we did a movie and then to receive that kind of reception doon sa screening, talagang hindi ako makapaniwala na ganun ang naging pagtanggap ng very, very young audience," she said.

"I think microcosm siya of a possibly bigger market na siguro tatangkilikin din nila 'yung pelikula namin kung sakaling gumawa kami ng isa pa," she added.

Salonga earlier said that she will be very busy in the remaining months of 2015 and won’t be able to do a movie this year.

"I have 'The Voice' and then I have a Broadway show. As in the day after the grand finals, I leave for New York. Our finals will be on August 29 and August 30, August 31, I'm on a plane out. So no movie this year," she had said.

Salonga will be part of the musical "Allegiance" with Japanese-American actor George Takei, which is scheduled to start previews October 6 at the Longacre Theater in New York prior to its official opening on November 8.

Salonga had said that she only wants to be paired with Muhlach because she is already comfortable working with the actor.

“Minsan lang kasi ako gumawa ng pelikula. As in once every 17 years. I don’t do movies very often so I want to be with people that I’m already comfortable with. There are certain risks that I’d like take when I perform live. But when I do a film, I’d like to stay with a team na nakasanayan ko na,” she explained.

This will be the 3rd time Aga and Lea will do a movie together. Aside from "Sana Maulit Muli," Muhlach and Salonga starred in an earlier movie, "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal."

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TV Host Iya Villania-Arellano enjoys an allergy-free active lifestyle with Claritin Reditabs

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Actress and TV host Iya Villania-Arellano is physically active and always involve at athletics and sports. 

Currently seen in Sunday variety show "Sunday All Stars" and magazine show "Taste Buddies", Iya even finds herself more active and adventurous now that she's together with her hubby Drew. 

Adventurous souls don’t like to be bogged down by anything, not even an allergy attack. Knowing what makes you allergy on things, but symptoms usually can be prevented or controlled with major improvement in quality of life.

Iya is still not immune to allergy attacks. Iya said she suffers from allergy, but she still takes life by the horns and doesn’t let anything get in the way. 

“I believe allergies shouldn’t be an excuse to forgo an active lifestyle. The great outdoors is fun! There’s so much you can discover about yourself, your loved ones and the world when you’re out there. It was when I realized this that I decided to do everything I can to not let allergies control what I can and cannot do. I decided that I should always be ready,” Iya said. 

She is in the gym at least four times a week, does a mixture of core kinesis, Plana Forma and Power Plate. She also trains regularly to prepare for a roster of challenging triathlon events this year. 

“This active lifestyle is a choice I had to make. After seeing how certain foods, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, affect my health and mood, I decided to take charge of my health. I definitely feel better than I did before,” she said. 

“It catches up with me during the most unexpected moments. Once when I was on a trip, my allergy broke out because of pollen and I wasn’t able to act on it because I had no water with me. Allergy attacks strike even at home when I play with Drew’s pet. Good thing, I am now always ready by bringing a pack of Claritin Reditabs wherever I go,” she said.

Iya Villania-Arellano with Claritin Reditabs

Loratadine (Claritin Reditabs) is the same powerful Claritin millions have trusted in a new and revolutionary format.

“Just peel off the foil and pop it in your mouth. This new and convenient format can be taken anytime, anywhere. No water needed!

This non-drowse variant orally dissolves in seconds and leaves you with a fresh minty taste. And the effects last for 24 hours,” Iya said.

“Living a healthy and active lifestyle is possible in spite of allergy attacks. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and of course, always be ready with a pack of New Claritin Reditabs,” she added.

More Photos: Claritin Reditabs #AlwaysRedi 

Aiko Melendez wins Best Actress Awards at the London International Filmakers Festival of World Cinema

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Aiko Melendez has proven once more her acting caliber. She recently bagged the highly-coveted Best Lead Actress in a Foreign Language Film award from the 7th International Filmmakers Festival of World Cinema in London for Direk Louie Ignacio’s Asintado (Between the Eyes).

Photo: aikomelendez instagram

Aiko bested seven other actresses from different countries in the same category - international actresses Charlotte Munck for “Meeres Stille,” Marianna Panagidou for “Butterfly,” Sveva Alviti for “Borderline,” Jung Ho for “Diary,” Anqi Liu for “Belief,” Laia Forte for “Distanza,” Thaila Ayala for “(Des)Encontros,” and Shahana Chatterjee for “Picnic.”

The movie, which is an official Cinemalaya entry last year, is Aiko’s first foray into indie film. In Asintado, Aiko plays Julia, a widowed mother of two who finds herself at the crossroads of choosing between saving her older son or risking her younger son’s safety. The story is situated in a town in Nueva Eciija and takes place during the Taong Putik festival.

Aiko was not able to attend the grand event in London because of prior showbiz commitments: she is part of the cast of ABS-CBN’s Inday Bote and an indie film titled Daluyong. Asintado director, Louis Ignacio, accepted the award for Melendez.

“This award somehow boosted my confidence and it made me love myself more,” says Aiko. “But the honor isn’t just mine alone. It’s for every Filipino.”

Aiko also expressed her gratitude for the recognition through her Instagram account. She dedicated her award to her children Andrei Yllana and Marthena Jickain.

Aiko is a Backroom artist. For inquiries, call Backroom Inc at 4351108, 4351120 and 9280717 or email us at backroominc@hotmail.com. 

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Jane The Virgin

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This story of Jane is about something to watch and follow all its teleseries.  I was so curious, really. Stated on an article of "Jane the Virgin, that "A young, devout woman discovers that she was accidentally artificially inseminated," well, here this goes:

When Jane Villanueva was a young girl, her grandmother, Alba, convinced her of two things: 

-  telenovelas are the highest form of entertainment, and
-  women must protect their virginity at all costs.

Now age 23, Jane is a driven young woman studying to become a teacher, nursing a dream to be a writer, and supporting herself with a job at a hot new Miami hotel. 

All the years of watching telenovelas with the two women who raised her – her sexy, young-at-heart mother, Xiomara (known as “Xo”), and her still-devout grandmother, Alba – have given Jane a slightly unrealistic view of romance. Although she is determined not to make the same mistake Xo made – becoming an unwed mother at 16 – Jane could not be closer to the two wonderful women who have shaped her life.

They are very different people – Xo lives her life as a perpetual teenager, performing at local clubs and always looking for a new man, while Alba makes religion and prayer the focus of her life – but both women consider Jane the center of their universe and love the grounded, compassionate and ambitious young woman she has become.

Despite the conflicting influences of her mother and grandmother, Jane has managed to find a wonderful fiancé: a handsome, hard-working detective named Michael, who loves her enough to accept her detailed timeline for their future together and even her insistence on “saving herself” until they’re married. All of Jane’s meticulous life plans are turned upside down, however, when she sees her doctor for a routine check-up and is accidentally artificially inseminated with a specimen meant for the patient in the next room.

Unbeknownst to her, the specimen belongs to Rafael, a reformed playboy and cancer survivor, who is not only the new owner of the hotel where Jane works but also a former summer crush of hers.

A few weeks later, the unsuspecting Jane is faced with the most important decisions of her life. Will she continue with the pregnancy?

How can she explain the situation to her fiancé and family? And what should she do about the wishes of the biological father, Rafael, and his scheming wife Petra? At the same time, Jane’s mother Xo is facing a life-changing decision of her own: after years of letting Jane and Alba believe she didn’t know the identity of Jane’s father, the time has come to admit the truth – Jane’s father is Xo’s former boyfriend Rogelio.

Making the situation even more surreal, Rogelio is now a huge telenovela star, and he definitely wants to meet his unsuspecting daughter. 

Though she has always tried to be the responsible good girl who does the right thing, Jane’s normally quiet life has suddenly become as dramatic, complicated and unpredictable as the telenovelas she has always loved.

The series stars Gina Rodriguez (“Filly Brown,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”) as Jane, Justin Baldoni (“Single Ladies,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”) as Rafael, Brett Dier (“Ravenswood”) as Michael, Andrea Navedo (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Golden Boy”) as Xiomara, Yael Grobglas (“Reign”) as Petra, Ivonne Coll (“Switched at Birth,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”) as Alba and Jaime Camil (“Devious Maids,” “Que Pobres Tan Ricos”) as Rogelio.

Jane the Virgin airs every Sunday, October 19 at 9:05 pm, in the same week as the US telecast, first & exclusively on Sony Channel. 

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.

About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies. 

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish and aspirational.

Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, beTV, Sony Entertainment Television, Animax, ONE and GEM. See www.sonychannelasia.com, as well as follow www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more.

Karylle is the Status Salon's first celebrity endorser

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Singer, actress, TV host Ana Karylle Tatlonghari -Yuzon is the first celebrity endorser of STATUS Hair Salon Manila. 

Busy as she can be, Karylle dabbles into almost everything – singing, hosting, acting, writing, musical theater, songwriting, even blogging and she is also an entrepreneur.

Karylle is enjoying her daily stint on ABS-CBN’s noontime show "It’s Showtime." She is also busy promoting her latest "K" album under PolyEast Records. She recently headlined Bench’s campaign for their Shapewear line, and Belo Medical Group’s Bride marketing effort.

She also started working on her online show with Yahoo and also preparing for a string of projects including an upcoming concert within the year.

Karylle was one of the performers of the 45th anniversary show of the Cultural Center of the Phillippines “Musikal,” a historic coming together of more than 200 local theater performers in the country just last weekend. She reprised her Sita role from last year’s “Rama Hari” revival.

With everything that keeps Karylle busy, the singer-actress-TV host is thankful that STATUS Salon has chosen her to be their first celebrity endorser.

“I really am grateful to STATUS that they gave me their full trust and confidence to be their first celebrity endorser,” says Karylle during the media conference held this Wednesday, September 10 at the Dulcinea. 

“It feels great that I was warmly welcomed by everyone, and I now have STATUS to take care of my hair.”

“With all my engagements, na siyempre kailangan ayusin yung buhok ko, sometimes it takes a toll on my hair, so ngayon I’m happy na kasi STATUS is there na,” she adds.

Karylle, who frequents Quezon City, San Juan, Eastwood and Ortigas areas, also notes that it is good that there is always a STATUS Salon near her always.

STATUS HAIR SALON owners Robina and Roseann Ko with Karylle

STATUS HAIR SALON started year 2011 by siblings Robina and Roseann Ko, with their unique brand, build the salon with a vision of providing services in line with the highest international standards. The salon uses Schwarzkopf products and from basic cuts to modern trends styles done by well-educated, internationally-trained staff and stylists.

“We really are happy that Karylle is already part of the STATUS Salon family,” says Robina Ko. “Karylle is so beautiful inside and out, and people look up to her because of her intelligence, good heart, and beauty kaya perfect talaga siya for STATUS,” she adds. 

Roseann Ko, the other owner of STATUS, also said that, “the launch of Karylle as our endorser also signals our foray into franchising, so it’s really a big step for all of us, and we are thankful that we have Karylle.”

Visit STATUS Hair Salon branch near you - Tomas Morato, Katipunan, Eastwood San Juan, Robinson’s Galleria plus STATUS Premiere Salon in Acropolis, Makati, and Banawe.

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For franchising inquiries, please contact Mr. Paul Vicencio at 0915-8770219.

Ph most in-demand actress Mylene Dizon rides the wave to good health

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Mylene Dizon

One of the country’s premier and most in-demand character actresses, Mylene Dizon has never looked so healthy, centered and beautiful.

Most celebrities have access to the best beauty treatments, Mylene states that her looks are but a reflection of the joy she has found in doing the activities she loves. 

Foremost among these is surfing. “It’s my main thing,” she says. “What I like about it is that all people are equal when it comes to the waves. It doesn’t matter what your status in life is, or who you are. It’s just between you and the waves.”

Her twice-monthly jaunts to La Union, Baler or Siargao to commune with the sea have taken on a deeper meaning.

“For me, it’s between God and myself,” Mylene says. “That’s when I pray and I see how great the ocean is. Before I go out to surf I pray for safety and I thank Him for the awesome waves as we’re just raring to go out there.”

She makes sure that she is in tiptop shape to face the demands of her day. Part of her health arsenal is to boost her fiber intake with C-Lium Fibre, a fiber supplement made from 100% natural psyllium fiber.

In her line of work and her newfound passion, she needs to constantly feel light to go the extra mile. “Taking C-Lium makes me feel light and good about myself,” she says. “I like knowing that whatever it is I put in my mouth will do me some good.”

Whether at work or at home, she consumes the product, usually in husk form.

Aside from making her feel light and easing her troubles when she has “difficulty moving,” Mylene says that it is also a plus for her that fiber helps decrease the absorption of bad cholesterol and slows down the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream. Her father, she says, is a diabetic and she is aware that the condition could be hereditary. “Taking C-Lium is my precaution as well,” she says.

Her belief in C-Lium is resolute, so much so that when the brand tapped her to become one of its ambassadors, she immediately said yes. “I have not partaken much of the endorsements particularly in social media because I have trouble doing it for money when I don’t believe in the product,” Mylene says. “But with C-Lium I was glad to do it because I actually like the product, it’s all-natural.”

At 40, Mylene is comfortable in her own skin and will not be easily swayed by fads. When it comes to her diet, for instance, she keeps it plain and simple. Before she goes to work, she drinks her favorite juice concoction that has, among its many ingredients, sugar beets, celery, carrots, cucumber, spinach and pineapple. Eating right is not a struggle for Mylene who, as a kid, always loved vegetables and avoided pork and beef.

Those who want to embark on a similar health wave as Mylene’s should make the decision and stand by it.

“Don’t be bothered by people laughing at you when you choose a healthy life,” she advises. “People tend to do that because I think it’s an insecurity for them: they can’t do it or they don’t want to do it. If you choose to live healthy, go for it and stick with the program. Eat healthy, choose the exercise that will make you happy and choose a natural supplement such as C-Lium and you’ll be right on track.”

Mylene Dizon is a self-avowed healthy eater, preferring to eat fruits and vegetables and ditching softdrinks and meat since she was young. Along with a healthy diet is her regular consumption of C-Lium Fibre, made from 100% natural psyllium fiber. Aside from making her feel light, she likes that psyllium fiber helps slow down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which helps decrease the risk of diabetes. 

C-Lium Fibre is made from 100% natural psyllium fiber and is a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber.

It comes in husk powder and capsule variants and is available in leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.

Marian Rivera, ‘Sexiest Woman’ in the Philippines

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Marian Rivera lands the number one spot in the “Sexiest Women in thePhilippines” list of FHM. Marian earned a total of 1,529,974 million votes making her the sexiest woman in the country for the third time around after she bagged the title back in 2008 and in 2013.

Here's some messages from Primetime queen Marian through Instagram to thank her supporters. 

"Sa kahit anong larangan, ang pinakamahalaga ay ang mga taong nandiyan para sayo, gagawin ang lahat nang walang kapalit na hinihintay, tatanggapin ka bilang ikaw sa kahinaan mo man o kalakasan at ang pagmamahal na walang hanggan.” 

"Salamat dahil 'yan ang palagi ninyong pinaparamdam sa akin... ano man ang natatamasa ko ito ay utang ko sa inyo. Salamat at kayo ang isa sa mga biyaya na pinagpapasalamat ko. Muli, maraming salamat sa lahat ng bumoto sa akin.”

Sam Pinto lands the second spot with 1,482,072 million votes. Kapamilya star Angel Locsin came in third with 1,042,226 votes. Jennlylyn Mercado placed 4th with 1,025,702 votes. Cristine Reyes earned 858,283 votes and placed fifth on the list. 

Grab a copy of the July 2014 issue of FHM to see the full list.

37th Gawad Urian Awards winners announced

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The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino continues to honor and give credit to excellent Filipino film makers who dared to be non-traditional. Last night (June 17, 2014), at the 37th Gawad Urian Awards held at the Dolphy Theatre in ABS-CBN compound, the MPP revealed the names of 2013′s best films and performers.

Most of the awards were captured by noted indie films, with “On the Job” as the only commercially produced film to be recognized.

Here’s the complete list of winners for the 37th Gawad Urian Awards:

Best Picture: “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Actress: Angeli Bayani – “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Actor: Joel Torre –  "On The Job"

Best Director: Hannah Espia – “Transit”

Best Cinematography: Lauro Rene Manda – “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Screenplay: Lav Diaz and Rody Vera – “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”

Best Production Design: Adolfo Alix, Jr. – “Porno”

Best Music: Emerson Texon – “Sonata”

Best Editing: Chuck Gutierrez – “Riddles of My Homecoming”

Best Sound: Corinne de San Jose – “On the Job”

Best Documentary: “Nanay Mameng” – Adjani Arumpac

Best Short Film: “Missing” – Zig Dulay

Best Supporting Actor: Jun-Jun Quintana -”A Philippino Story”

Best Supporting Actress: Angel Aquino – “Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita”

The 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled

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The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) officially announced their nominees for the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies and the awards night will be held on March 9, 2014, 6 PM, at the Solaire Resort and Casino Hotel, Paranaque City. 

This year's PMPC Star Awards night is directed by Al Quinn and led by Ms. Tess Celestino of Airtime Marketing, Inc.

It will be a shining moment for some of the best artists and craftsmen who got the PMPC voters' nods for the various nominated categories.

This year, the Star Awards for Movies turns 30 and for its Pearl Anniversary, the PMPC Dekada Awards will be given to honor the best achievements of some of the industry's notable artists during the last decade (2003 - 2013).

Here’s the complete list of nominees for 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies and the names of the recipients of the special awards.

MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:

BEA ALONZO (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

NORA AUNOR (Ang Kuwento Ni Mabuti)

RUSTICA CARPIO (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)

KC CONCEPCION (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

ANGEL LOCSIN (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

VILMA SANTOS (Ekstra)

LORNA TOLENTINO (Burgos)

MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:

DINGDONG DANTES (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

JORGE ESTREGAN JR. (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

VICE GANDA (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)

JAKE MACAPAGAL (Metro Manila)

ROBIN PADILLA (10,000 Hours)

PIOLO PASCUAL (On The Job)

JOEL TORRE (On The Job)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR:

ART ACUÑA (Kabisera)

VINCENT DE JESUS (Ekstra)

EDDIE GARCIA (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

SPANKY MANIKAN (Bamboo Flowers)

JOEY MARQUEZ (On The Job)

MARLON RIVERA (Ekstra)

JOEY PARAS (Babagwa, The Spider’s Lair)

MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:

ANGEL AQUINO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

JASMINE CURTIS SMITH (Transit)

BELA PADILLA (10,000 Hours)

RUBY RUIZ (Ekstra)

CONEY REYES (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

GLORIA SEVILLA (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

MARICEL SORIANO (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)

NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR:

AKIHIRO BLANCO (Mga Alaala Ng Tag-Ulan)

RODJUN CRUZ (I Luv U Pare Ko)

ARKIN DEL ROSARIO (Pagari)

MIMI JUAREZA (Quick Change)

RURU MADRID (Bamboo Flowers)

TEEJAY MARQUEZ (Pagari)

KIKO MATOS (Babagwa, The Spider’s Lair)

VINCE TAÑADA (Otso)

NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR:

MAX COLLINS (Bamboo Flowers)

JASMINE CURTIS SMITH (Transit)

ISABELLE DAZA (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

MEG IMPERIAL (Menor De Edad)

TERI MALVAR (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

LIZA SOBERANO (Must Be Love)

KRYSTLE VALENTINO (Purok 7)

MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:

MARC JUSTINE ALVAREZ (Transit)

ADRIAN CABIDO (Lauriana)

MIGGS CUADERNO (Bamboo Flowers)

RYZZA MAE DIZON (My Little Bossings)

LENLEN FRIAL (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

CHINO JALANDONI (Sonata)

YOGO SINGH (Bamboo Flowers)

MOVIE OF THE YEAR:

10,000 HOURS (Philippine Film Studios, Viva Films, and N2 Productions)

DANCE OF THE STEEL BARS (Portfolio Films and GMA Films)

FOUR SISTERS AND A WEDDING (Star Cinema)

IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN (Viva Films and Star Cinema)

ON THE JOB (Reality Entertainment and Star Cinema)

SHOOT TO KILL: BOY GOLDEN (Scenema Concept International and Viva Films)

MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:

CESAR APOLINARIO and MARNIE MANICAD (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

JOYCE BERNAL (10,000 Hours)

CATHY GARCIA-MOLINA (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

CATHY GARCIA-MOLINA (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

ERIK MATTI (On The Job)

CHITO ROÑO (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR:

ANG HULING CHA-CHA NI ANITA (cinefilipino, Studio 5, and Pixeleyes Multimedia)

ANO ANG KULAY NG MGA NAKALIMUTANG PANGARAP? (largavista Entertainment and Film Development Council of the Philippines)

BADIL (Waray Republik and Film Development Council of the Philippines)

BAMBOO FLOWERS (Productions 56 and Film Development Council of the Philippines)

EKSTRA (Cinemalaya Foundation and Quantum Films)

KABISERA (Creative Program, Inc. And Reality Entertainment)

SONATA (My Own Mann Productions, Ruby’s Arms Productions, and Film Development Council of the Philippines)

INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:

SIGRID ANDREA BERNARDO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

MARYO J. DELOS REYES (Bamboo Flowers)

PEQUE GALLAGA and LORE REYES (Sonata)

JEFFREY JETURIAN (Ekstra)

JOSE JAVIER REYES (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)

CHITO ROÑO (Badil)

ALFONSO TORRE III (Kabisera)

(TECHNICAL CATEGORIES):

MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:

KEIKO AQUINO and RYLLAH BERICO (10,000 Hours)

CATHERINE CAMARILLO and ANTHONY GUELAN (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

CRIS LIM (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

ERIK MATTI and MICHIKO YAMAMOTO (On The Job)

MEL MENDOZA-DEL ROSARIO (Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy)

VANESSA VALDEZ (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:

RICARDO BUHAY III (On The Job)

MARISSA FLOIRENDO and GILBERTO VISTAN (10,000 Hours)

CARLO MENDOZA (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

EMMAN PASCUAL and RAIN YAMSON (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

MANUEL TEEHANKEE (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

MANUEL TEEHANKEE (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:

WINSTON ACUYONG (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

JOEL BILBAO and FRITZ SILORIO (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

JOEY LUNA (10,000 Hours)

ARTHUR MANINGAS (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

SHARI MARIE MONTIAGUE (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

RICHARD SOMES (On The Job)

MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:

TERESA BARROZO (10,000 Hours)

TERESA BARROZO (When The Love Is Gone)

CARMINA CUYA (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

JESSIE LASATEN (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

RAUL MITRA (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

ERWIN ROMULO (On The Job)

MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:

JOYCE BERNAL and MARYA IGNACIO (10,000 Hours)

CHARLIEBEBS GOHETIA (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

JAY HALILI (On The Job)

MARYA IGNACIO (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

MARYA IGNACIO (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

CARLO MANATAD, JASON CAHAPAY, and RYAN ORDUNA (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:

AUREL BILBAO (Four Sisters And A Wedding)

AUREL BILBAO (It Takes A Man And A Woman)

CORINNE DE SAN JOSE (On The Job)

ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Dance Of The Steel Bars)

ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA and ADDISS TABONG (10,000 Hours)

ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA and ADDISS TABONG (Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden)

MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR:

“BAKIT HINDI KA CRUSH NG CRUSH MO?” (Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?) – Lyrics and Music by Jungee Marcelo / Interpreted by Zia Quizon

“HAMON NG BUHAY” (10,000 Hours) – Composed, Arranged, and Interpreted by Chito Miranda

“HUWARANG KABATAAN” (Pedro Calungsod, Batang Martir) — Lyrics and Music by Emlyn Olfindo-Santos / Arranged by Noel Espenida / Interpreted by Fatima Soriano

“MIDAS” (Boy Golden: Shoot To Kill) – Composed by Abra / Arranged by Sonic State Audio / Interpreted by Abra

“PAHAMAK ANG ‘YONG GANDA” (Kimmy Dora, Ang Kiyemeng Prequel) – Lyrics and Music by Vincent de Jesus / Interpreted by Yeng Constantino

“REHAS NA BAKAL” (Dance of the Steel Bars) – Composed, Arranged, and Interpreted by Romano Baesa and Angelo Bitoy of EHP

INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR:

ALOY ADLAWAN (Bamboo Flowers)

SIGRID ANDREA BERNARDO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

ZIGCARLO DULAY, ANTOINETTE JADAONE, and JEFFREY JETURIAN (Ekstra)

HANNAH ESPIA and GIANCARLO ABRAHAN (Transit)

WANGGO GALLAGA (Sonata)

JOSE JAVIER REYES (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)

RODY VERA (Badil)

INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:

NEIL DAZA (Badil)

ALMA DELA PEÑA (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

MARK GARY (Sonata)

JUN GONZALES (Bamboo Flowers)

LEE BRIONES (Ekstra)

LYLE SACRIS and BER CRUZ (Transit)

J.A. TADEÑA (Kabisera)

INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:

POPO DIAZ (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

MICHAEL ESPAÑOL and RASHEM GUMACAL (Kabisera)

JUNJUN MONTELIBANO (Sonata)

ERICSON NAVARRO (Ekstra)

BING SANTOS (Bamboo Flowers)

JAYVEE EDWARD TADURAN (Badil)

THESA TANG (Transit)

INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR:

TERESA BARROZO (Kabisera)

CARMINA CUYA (Badil)

VINCENT DE JESUS (Ekstra)

DIWA DE LEON (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

MON ESPIA (Transit)

LUTGARDO LABAD (Bamboo Flowers)

EMERZON TEXON (Sonata)

INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR:

LAWRENCE ANG and KAMILLE LECCIO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

MANET DAYRIT (Sonata)

VANESSA DE LEON (Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap?)

ZIGCARLO DULAY and GLENN ITURIAGA (Ekstra)

SHERYLL LOPEZ and BORGY TORRE (Kabisera)

CARLO FRANCISCO MANATAD (Badil)

JESS NAVARRO (Bamboo Flower)

INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR:

NIOKI AQUINO (Ang Huling Cha-Cha Ni Anita)

CORINNE DE SAN JOSE and JEDD DUMAGUINA (Kabisera)

ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Bamboo Flowers)

ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Sonata)

MARK LOCSIN and MIKKO QUIZON (Transit)

ADDISS TABONG (Ekstra)

ADDISS TABONG and ALBERT MICHAEL IDIOMA (Badil)

INDIE MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR:

“BIPOLOVE” (Shift) – Composed and Arranged by Siege Ledesma, Interpreted by Yeng Constantino

“DI AKO TITIGIL” (Burgos) – Lyrics and Music by Lucien Letaba, Arranged by Melvin Corpin, Interpreted by Beverly Sharon Flordeliz

“MAMAHALIN KITA” (Bamboo Flowers) – Composed and Arranged by RJ Jimenez, Interpreted by Ruru Madrid

“SUKATIN MO ANG MUNDO KO” (Jumbo Jericho) – Lyrics by Sandy Es Mariano, Music by Zyruz Imperial, Interpreted by Zyrus Imperial

(SPECIAL AWARDS): 

DARLING OF THE PRESS:

KC CONCEPCION

LUIS MANZANO

VICKY MORALES

PIOLO PASCUAL

JERRY YAP

NORA AUNOR ULIRANG ARTISTA Lifetime Achievement Award – MS. RUSTICA CARPIO

ULIRANG ALAGAD NG PELIKULA SA LIKOD NG KAMERA Lifetime Achievement Awards:

RICKY LEE

PEQUE GALLAGA

DEKADA AWARDS (2003-2013):

ACTRESS:

JUDY ANN SANTOS

EUGENE DOMINGO

AI AI DELAS ALAS

ACTOR:

AGA MUHLACH

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ

JERICHO ROSALES

DENNIS TRILLO

PIOLO PASCUAL

BARON GEISLER

DIRECTOR:

JOEL LAMANGAN

JOSE JAVIER REYES

MARYO J. DELOS REYES

MARK MEILY

OLIVIA LAMASAN

JERROLD TAROG