ABS-CBN acquires rights to produce local adaptation of South Korea's "Flower of Evil", stars with Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe

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Ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual and new Kapamilya star Lovi Poe will play husband and wife in the local adaptation of the hit Korean thriller romance drama series.

ABS-CBN Entertainment will produce the local adaptation of South Korean thriller drama "Flower of Evil” after acquiring the rights from content production companies CJ ENM Co., Ltd. and Studio Dragon Corporation to adapt the hit series for Filipino viewers.

The Philippine version will feature multi-awarded actors Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe in the lead roles as husband and wife, who were originally played by Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won.

An irresistible mix of drama, romance, thrill, and action, “Flower of Evil” follows a man who changes his identity in order to hide his dark past, successfully maintaining his disguise by building a happy family with his police detective wife. But when she starts investigating an unsolved serial murder case that might be tied to him, she must deal with the reality that her perfect husband might not be who she thinks he is.

“Flower of Evil” enjoyed high ratings in South Korea when it premiered on tvN, CJ ENM's leading total entertainment channel, in 2020. The series continued to gain popularity in other countries for its nail-biting plot twists and remarkable performances after becoming available internationally through various streaming platforms.

The local adaptation of “Flower of Evil” will be Lovi’s first Kapamilya teleserye after signing with ABS-CBN this week, and Piolo’s first after 2018’s “Since I Found You.”

Watch out for Piolo and Lovi in the Philippine adaptation of “Flower of Evil,” which will be produced by Dreamscape Entertainment, soon on ABS-CBN platforms.

Piolo Pascual is #ForeverKapamilya!

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Piolo remains a Kapamilya, to star in 2 ABS-CBN shows

The Ultimate Heartthrob once said he never left and “see you soon.” Like a true gentleman who honors his word, Piolo Pascual on Thursday (September 16) signed up anew with ABS-CBN, his home network for many years.

A red carpet welcome was rolled out for Piolo before his contract signing in ABS-CBN, where he was joined by ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, group CFO Rick Tan, Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, and his talent manager Lulu Romero.

Kapamilya viewers can look forward to Piolo headlining two programs in ABS-CBN – a teleserye with new Kapamilya star Lovi Poe, and a romantic-comedy series where he reunites with Angelica Panganiban.

In his over 25 years as a Kapamilya, Piolo became known as a man of many talents. But what truly brought him closer to audiences over the years are his shows and movies that have become part of their lives and are now considered Filipino classics.

With hit shows like “Mangarap Ka,” “Lobo,” “Lovers in Paris,” “Noah,” box-office films such as “Dekada ’70,” “Starting Over Again,” “Milan,” “Don’t Give Up on Us,” and many more, Piolo solidified his status as the country’s most sought-after leading man and one of the finest actors of his generation.

Now a Kapamilya! Lovi Poe finds new home in ABS-CBN

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ABS-CBN has revealed its new precious jewel, the multi-talented artist and showbiz royalty Lovi Poe.

The entertainment industry's precious jewel is finally home.

Showbiz royalty and multi-talented artist Lovi Poe is now officially a Kapamilya following her contract signing ceremony with ABS-CBN executives on Thursday (September 16).

The actress marked her first day as a Kapamilya by setting foot in the ABS-CBN compound, where she had a red carpet welcome led by ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, group CFO Rick Tan, and Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal. Lovi’s talent manager Leo Dominguez also joined the contract signing ceremony.

Soon, Lovi is set to do her first Kapamilya drama series with ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual. It is Lovi’s second ABS-CBN project overall after she starred in the 2020 iWantTFC original movie “Malaya,” for which she clinched a Gawad Urian Best Actress nomination.

A rare and precious gem in showbiz, Lovi’s timeless charm and versatility as an artist have enabled her to take on diverse projects, from acting in film and TV to being a successful recording artist and style icon. ABS-CBN provides a perfect fit for Lovi’s talents, with many opportunities for her to shine on its multiple media platforms and ecosystems.

She has won several awards throughout her career, including Best Actress trophies from FAMAS Awards and the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. Lovi is also a beloved fashion muse, having posed for numerous magazine covers all around the world. One of the most dependable brand endorsers in the country, Lovi has over 11 million followers across her personal social media pages.

As she enters the next phase of her career as a Kapamilya, Lovi is tackling more international projects and pursuing her passions in Hollywood.

This year, Lovi launched her recording career in the US by releasing original songs such as “Candy,” “Lost,” and “Under” under the Los Angeles-based VIM Entertainment. She is also working on an EP with American producers Bob Robinson, KrisKeyz, and Grammy winner Omen that will be released soon.

Lovi is also set to star in her first Hollywood movie alongside British stars Alex Pettyfer and Poppy Delevingne, the biopic “The Chelsea Cowboy,” where she is playing English singer and icon Dana Gillespie.

Piolo Pascual Takes the Road to Rediscovery in ‘Northern Lights: A Journey to Love'

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Celebrated actor and producer Piolo Pascual embarks on a new film adventure as he stars and co-producers the latest heart-warming drama, “Northern Lights: A Journey to Love,” screening in key countries worldwide via TFC@theMovies.

Star Cinema and Regal Entertainment together with Pascual’s Spring Films bring you a story of a struggling overseas Filipino (Charlie Sr.) in Alaska who tries to be a father to his estranged child (played by child star Raikko Mateo (Charlie Jr.) from a former relationship.

In this journey, he meets Yen Santos (Angel), a woman who is also in search of herself after a broken heart and her mother also in the same land.

Even with the beauty of the country, coldness permeates the three characters with the loneliness they feel as Piolo Pascual tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a parent, Mateo yearns for the genuine love of a father and Santos tries to come to terms with Pascual’s offer of love and her own search for individuality.

Shot mostly in New Zealand and partly in Alaska, “Northern Lights” A Journey to Love” not only presents a soulful narrative of the three lost souls but also a beautiful display of the Northern Hemisphere via the breathtaking aurora borealis.

According to director Dondon Santos, the inspiration came from a trip to Alaska three years ago. “We conceptualized this story of a father who can’t connect with his child and we thought of Piolo. When we pitched it to him, he wanted it. Then we collaborated on how we can improve on the story.”

The story resonates well with Pascual because it hits home as he used to be an overseas Filipino himself. “This is the reality – Filipinos getting separated from their families. So I told myself, I wanted to do something real, something relatable with the audience. So when they pitched the script, something that speaks of reality, I leaned towards accepting the project.”

Meantime, Santos who considers herself lucky to be paired with Pascual in her first onscreen performance, says “I am thankful. I believe everything happens for a reason — why I was chosen.”

The heart-warming the story of Charlie Sr. Charlie Jr. and Angel as it screens via TFC@theMovies in the following countries and dates: Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Bahrain) on March 30; U.S. and Canada on March 31; UK April 1 and 2; Austria on April 1; Rome and Milan on April 2; Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea on April 6; Saipan on April 7; Hong Kong on April 16; Singapore on April 23; and coming soon in more countries.

For updates, visit www.tfc-usa.com/northernlights; www.tfc-ca.com/northernlights , emea.kapamilya.com or the Facebook page applicable in your area. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas, and follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.

Century Tuna’s newest faces are ABS-olutely ready for summer

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Four of the country’s hottest and most promising stars headline the country’s number 1 tuna’s newest campaign where they show off their fit and healthy bodies and share secrets to an ABS-olutely delicious summer.

 James Reid, Elmo Magalona, Jessy Mendiola and  Paulo Avelino

Century Tuna, the country’s number 1 tuna, once again welcomes the hottest season of the year as it presents the country’s hottest and most promising stars as its newest batch of brand ambassadors. 

Making the road to fitness more inspiring and more exciting, the company proudly presents not just one, but four stunning endorsers who represent some of the biggest names in the industry – Paulo Avelino, James Reid, Elmo Magalona and Jessy Mendiola.

“Century Tuna has been known not only for our line of products, but also for our vision of helping our consumers achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food Corporation. “We believe that this powerful advocacy requires only the most influential ambassadors who can inspire others through their sexy bodies and healthy lifestyle. And so this year, we strengthen our campaign through with newest batch of endorsers who have also undergone stunning body transformations,” he added.

Paulo Avelino

Known for his enviable bod, striking features and acting prowess is the Gawad Urian awardee Paulo Avelino. Paulo has been living an active lifestyle for years now to maintain his figure. In fact, the actor is engaged in numerous sports activities like badminton, rock climbing and jogging. “Being tapped as a Century Tuna endorser is overwhelming. Now that I am part of the body transformation campaign, I hope to become an inspiration to those who have often expressed admiration of my physique,” Paulo shared.

James Reid

Meanwhile, Filipino-Australian heartthrob James Reid finds this opportunity to be a sweet reward to his hard work to achieve his now toned figure: “I used to be thin and weak years ago – I even had asthma. But through swimming and gymnastics, and a healthy diet, I’ve become more buffed. I’m definitely proud of the new me.”

Elmo Magalona

Raring to make a name for himself in showbiz, Elmo Magalona ventured into acting, rapping, singing, and hosting. Over time, people also noticed his body’s remarkable transformation. At 20 years old, Elmo has already developed chiseled abs and very muscular arms through a customized workout and disciplined diet. “As the youngest in the bunch, I’d like to let people know that they can – and should – start early in their journey to a healthy body,” he shared.

Jessy Mendiola

The only lady in the batch is the beautiful actress who has captured the hearts of many with her angelic face and sexy body: Jessy Mendiola. Jessy has graced a lot of magazine covers and TV commercials, yet she finds something uniquely exciting about her Century Tuna experience: “I’m excited to show a different side of me: a grown-up Jessy who consciously takes care of her body through proper diet and exercise. Plus it’s always nice to endorse a product I truly love!”

Through the inspiring stories of Century Tuna’s newest faces Paulo, James, Elmo and Jessy, the country’s leading tuna brand aims to help more and more people understand that anybody can bring out the better versions of themselves and be ABS-solutely ready for summer.

The four new endorsers join long-time endorser Anne Curtis in promoting the ABS-solutely delicious Century Tuna as a brand that motivates people to aspire for a healthy body. For all of them, there’s no other tuna!

For more information and fitness tips, visit www.centurytuna.ph.

"PINASmile: Masayang Muli ang Kwento ng Summer Natin"

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The new  ABS-CBN station ID "aims to promote the Philippines as a unique travel destination that takes pride in the beauty of each region, the country's colorful culture and, of course, the stories behind the unique and infectious smiles of Pinoys.

The video showed Kapamilya stars and news personalities in various parts of the country, armed with a camera in seeking genuine smiles among residents there.

The production team believes that genuine smiles can never be scripted, so the team made the Summer Station ID's goal to bring out raw and authentic happiness from the simple Pinoys. 

The Kapamilya stars and news personalities were tasked to be the smile seekers. They were asked to immortalize these blissful moments with their camera lenses as they immerse themselves with the locals of the different places they visited such as the Igorots of Baguio, Aetas of Mt. Pinatubo and Ivatans of Batanes.

The Summer Station ID team also made it a priority to visit the provinces that have been severely devastated by calamities last year, particularly Bohol, Samar, and Leyte. The positive stories and warm smiles from these hard hit provinces are testaments of how brave and happy the Filipino hearts could be despite the tragedies that our fellow countrymen went through.

Let's make our summer story worth smiling about again, and show the world that the Philippines is one happy place worth visiting and coming back to.

The 2014 ABS-CBN Summer Station ID was created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos, Patrick de Leon and Ira Zabat. It is directed by Paolo Ramos, Peewee Azarcon-Gonzales.

"PINASmile: Masayang Muli ang Kwento ng Summer Natin," theme song of the station ID was performed by teen stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

"PINAsmile"

Artist: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
Album: Theme Song Station ID
Released: 2014
© ABS-CBN

DJ:
I dream one day
Find the road again
Towards the town where
Paradise feel

It was the day Yun
I knew even then
The asa'y not far
Because a smile on your heart

2X
Summer Stories
The smile Appears

PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in 'yong laugh
Whatever comes

4X
Able to afford so!


KATH:
Due to smile yong
Showed the rainbow
Hide more in the dark
Today to'y not miss

2X
Summer Stories
The smile Appears

PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
Sa'yong laugh with a song
Whatever comes

2X
Able to afford so!

DJ and KATH:
PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in yong laugh
Whatever comes

4X
Able to afford so!

KATH:
Just look at each other's eyes
DJ:
There are seven thousand Reasons to rejoice!
KATH:
Just look at each other's eyes
DJ:
There are seven thousand Reasons to rejoice!


DJ and KATH:
PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in yong laugh
Whatever comes

4X
Able to afford so!

(Adlibs)

PINASmile us
Like the sun after the rain
Do we PINASmile
Everything is gumagaan
PINASmile us
Saith thy lips do not you worry
We need PINASmile
With a song in yong laugh
Whatever comes

8X
Able to afford so!

PINASmile us
We cheered together
PINASmile us
Re happy stories of summer

#PINASmile

Watch the video to get a glimpse of our Summer Station ID 2014 :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HWfjBGgqXg&list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj4NqL6PYahffkoj_-tLKCHa&feature=share&index=3