TV5 links up with Cignal as the network of the new normal

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The month of August brings televiewers to a whole new television experience with Cignal TV & TV5!

Yes, the country’s leading pay-TV provider, Cignal TV, is partnering with free-to-air television network TV5 to offer some of the best entertainment programs while adapting to the new normal way of living.

“TV5 is known to bring the best content on sports and news. Collaborating with Cignal will allow us to strengthen our program offerings,” says Cignal TV & TV5 Pres. and CEO Robert Galang.

With Cignal TV’s 2.5 million subscribers and nationwide reach, combined with TV5’s innovative and creative expertise, the partnership aims to bring Filipinos together through meaningful, relatable programs that will elevate the home viewing experience.

Coming to the television screens starting August 15, 2020 (Saturday) is the first wave of TV5’s entertainment programs. It starts off with highly anticipated back-to-back game shows headlined by some of the country’s top hosts and comedians; and will be followed by lifestyle programs to spruce up your mornings and way of life!

Bawal na Game Show (BNGS) is the comic relief that we need now, as it pokes lighthearted fun at our current situation. Hosted by talented and well-loved comedians Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros, the game show revolves around being told what you can’t do (ie. bawal tumawa, bawal gumalaw) in order to win!

Wally and Paolo—as twins Bebe Gurl and Barby Gurl, respectively—will present challenges to the contestants, but they will also distract and goad the players to break the rules. The last pair standing will take home the grand prize of Php100,000. The show will air every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday following its pilot episode on August 15!

Fill in the Bank is the newest game show that gives contestants a chance of winning up to Php150,000 in every episode, while keeping viewers entertained. It will be hosted by star comedians Jose Manalo and Pokwang.

The hosts will likewise take on a fictional character: Jose as Chief Echoserong Officer (CEO) “Manedyer Jose” and Pokwang as Chismosang Falakang Officer (CFO) "Madam Poke." They and the rest of the show are set to tickle the funny bones on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings!

Both Bawal na Game Show and Fill in the Bank will premiere on August 15 (Saturday) from 6:00 - 8:00 PM! 

Fill in the Bank will air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 PM after it premieres; while Bawal na Game Show remains on the 7:30 PM time slot, but airing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Coming on the heels of the game shows is Bangon Talentadong Pinoy, which puts the spotlight on the diversity and ingenuity of Filipino talent. It boasts of the total cash prize of P2.8 million, in which a larger number of contestants can win anywhere from P2,000 to P5,000 to P50,000 and even up to P250,000!

Ryan Agoncillo returns to TV5 to host the reboot of the iconic Talentadong Pinoy. Now known as Bangon Talentadong Pinoy, the much-awaited TV show will make its comeback on August 15 (Saturday), 8:00 PM and will air every Saturdays on the same time slot in TV5.

Televiewers will also get to see a different side of Luchi as she opens up about issues that she has never talked about on Usapang Real Life with Luchi Cruz-Valdes. Set to premiere also on August 15 (Saturday) at 9:00 PM, the show will delve into various narratives and inspiring case studies that aim to inspire, engage, and move viewers into action.

Some of the exciting celebrity guests to watch for in the upcoming episodes include newscaster Karen Davila, actress KC Concepcion, celebrity couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez, internet sensation Ivana Alawi, promising actress Jane De Leon, and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

Lifestyle programs are likewise part of the new and improved programming lineup of TV5 in partnership with Cignal TV, the number one direct to home (DTH) satellite provider in the country. First off, there’s the fitness show hosted by actress and fitness enthusiast Jessy Mendiola called Fit for Life. 

The people behind the show recognizes that now more than ever is the best time to make fitness a way of life. As health officials around the world tell us, being healthy is our best defense to weather the ongoing global health crisis. Fit for Life can make this achievable as it kicks off on August 16, 2020 (Sunday), 7:00 AM, and becomes the healthy Sunday routine. 

As the show’s host, Jessy will lead viewers to an hour packed with full-body exercises, easy-to-prepare health dishes, inspiring discussions, and expert tips to jump start your way to a healthier lifestyle!

Then there’s Chika, BESH (Basta Everyday Super Happy), the morning show that’s guaranteed to make televiewers look forward to waking every morning. It will impart reliable information and positive stories that will surely make the start of the day happy and enjoyable for all.

Headlining the morning show are Pokwang, Pauleen Luna-Sotto, and Ria Atayde. They are set to bring pure good vibes into your mornings with their genial personality and cheerful spirit. They will also cater to the needs and issues concerning women of all ages and walks of life. Catch the pilot episode on August 17 (Monday) at 10:00 AM, and will be airing Mondays to Fridays.

Indeed, excitement and optimism abound with Cignal TV and TV5’s new offerings. This collaboration brings together Filipinos through a wide range of quality and innovative shows and programs that make all of us informed about the country's most pressing issues and entertained as well. Just tune in to TV5 beginning Saturday, August 15, 2020! 

There’s only more to expect from your favorite Kapatid Network!

A touching story about what it really means to be a mother - "My 2 Mommies," Regal Entertainment Inc.’s Mother’s Day Presentation directed by Eric Quizon

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Regal Entertainment, Inc. is coming up with a Mother's Day offering this May, "My 2 Mommies" directed by Eric Quizon, mainly stars Paolo Ballesteros, Solenn Heussaff and Maricel Soriano.

"My 2 Mommies"  (l-R) Paolo Ballesteros, Marcus Cabais, Mother Lily Monteverde and Eric Quizon during the bloggers conference held at Valencia's Place, May 4, 2018. 

My 2 Mommies honors all the mothers out there, whether they are biological mothers or mothers at heart, a touching movie that celebrates motherhood and aims to show that more than the gender, being a mother is all about a parent's unconditional love for to the child.

Paolo said that this movie, shows a different kind of mother. He pointed out that motherhood is not bound by biological attachment, and cited some women who assumed the “mother roles” to children even if they are not the ones who gave birth to them.

“   In My 2 Mommies, an accidental affair that leads to an extraordinary story of not-your-typical family set up, Heussaff and Ballesteros play mother to the same kid. My 2 Mommies tells a heartwarming story of Manu, a discreet gay guy, with a successful career but is not out to his family. Furthermore, he is in a same-sex relationship that he also keeps under the radar. But his life takes a pivotal turn when Monique, a woman from Manu’s his past, shows up one day and admits to him that they have a seven-year-old son.Is Manu prepared to reveal his kid that his dad is also a “mommy” and confess his true identity? Is Manu ready for the responsibilities of parenthood and raise his son in an unconventional way? ”

Eric Quizon, an actor, director, producer and a writer, also continues to work with Regal, serving as a member of their Creative Team.

Director Eric Quizon said that the premise of the movie has been existing for a long time but it is only now that people are warming up to the idea.

Quizon said this movie is “relatable” and “timely.” Though it can be considered an unconventional set-up, they believe that the story, at its core, is about a parent’s unconditional love for his child.

My 2 Mommies top-billed by Paolo Ballesteros, Solenn Heussaff and Maricel Soriano opens in cinemas on May 9. It also stars Joem Bascon, Diane Medina, Marcus Cabais, Debraliz, Mich Liggayu, Billy Ray Gallion and more. 

This Regal Entertainment Inc.’s Mother’s Day Presentation is directed by Eric Quizon.

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG and Regal Cinema channel on Youtube.

My 2 Mommies stars Paolo Ballesteros and Solenn Heussaff tackles about the true meaning of motherhood in these modern times

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Regal Entertainment, Inc. is coming up with a Mother's Day offering this May, which honors all the mothers out there; whether they are biological mothers or mothers at heart.

My 2 Mommies, which mainly stars Paolo Ballesteros, Solenn Heussaff, and Maricel Soriano is a touching movie that celebrates motherhood and aims to show that more than the gender, being a mother is all about a parent's unconditional love for to the child.

My 2 Mommies tells the story of Manu, a discreet gay guy, with a successful career but is not out to his family.

Furthermore, he is in a same-sex relationship that he also keeps under the radar.

But his life takes a pivotal turn when Monique, a woman from Manu’s his past, shows up one day and admits to him that they have a seven-year-old son.

Is Manu prepared to reveal his kid that his dad is also a “mommy” and confess his true identity?

Is Manu ready for the responsibilities of parenthood and raise his son in an unconventional way?

Paolo describes his latest movie as “timely” because it tackles an issue that happens in real life.

“Ang gusto naming ipakita is a different kind of mother. Kasi ang alam natin pag Mother's Day, the usual na nasa card na puro mama.

“Tama naman ang nasa movie, hindi lang naman babae ang nanay, di ba?”

The actor pointed out that motherhood is not bound by biological attachment, and cited some women who assumed the “mother roles” to children even if they are not the ones who gave birth to them. 

“Merong ibang klaseng nanay, yung iba nawala yung nanay at ang naging nanay, yung kapatid, so it's a different kind of mother,” he explained.

Solenn described the movie as highly relatable to many people these days.

She explained that people's views on different things, such as sexual orientation, have changed in the last couple of years.

“In a way, people are accepting things more. Pati yung LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community is strong na also.

She continued, “Madaming bansa na ang nag-agree ng gay marriage, the world is opening up little by little, so relatable talaga ang movie.”

People are adapting to change, she explained.

Solenn further mentioned that the society nowadays is more accepting to unconventional situations of people, such as single moms, separated couples, and gay couples.

“Nowadays in the last five years, very open na ang mga tao, so it's really modern.”

Eric Quizon, who directed the film, said that the premise of the movie has been existing for a long time but it is only now that people are warming up to the idea.

“There are a lot of parents na ganyan. It's just that because of how Filipinos view it. Syempre, religion pa rin (may malakas na influence).

“But ang maganda kasi now, people have become more socially accepting, yung social awareness mas okay na,” he pointed out.

“They dont mind, they've been open about their sexuality as compared to before. Mas open na sila ngayon.

“Parents who come from LGBT groups mas relaxed na sila of handling situations like this, and kahit sa mga bata, mas open na ang understanding nila.” 

Paolo also admitted that he feels the pressure to do good in this movie, especially that his 2016 blockbuster hit movie, Die Beautiful, earned him acting awards here and abroad.

Paolo’s role as Trisha Echevarria, gave him the Best Actor award in the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival and 42^nd Metro Manila Film Festival. He also bagged the Film Ambassador Award by the Film Development Council of the Philippines.  

“Hanggang ngayon, two years ago, tumutuka pa sa mga awards giving bodies ang Die Beautiful. Iba rin kasi yung naging impact ng Die Beautiful. I guess pag may ganong klaseng story ng pelikula, tatatak talaga siya.”

Nevertheless, those recognitions also challenge Paolo to make equally compelling performances in his other projects, just like in My 2 Mommies.

“Lahat ng ginagawa ko gusto ko yung tsina-challenge ko yung sarili ko, so I make sure na 100 percent yung binibigay ko.”

As for his leading lady in his latest movie, Paolo has nothing but good words for Solenn.

This is their first collaboration in an movie, and Solenn is Paolo’s personal choice for the project. 

He says about Filipino-French actress, “Everybody look up to her. I really like her personality, at napakatalented nya. Maganda na, brainy pa, plus na yung fit and sexy! Gusto kong maging s'ya, at gusto ko din si Nico" he giggles.

He even recounted that Solenn would always come early to the studio of Eat Bulaga! every time she would have a production number.

“Laging nauuna sa [Eat] Bulaga! sa studio kasi siya gagawa ng make up niya.”

He continued, “Kahit dito gano’n din siya, maaga. Although minsan galing sa iba pang shooting, pagdating dito, hindi papetiks-petiks. Diretso make-up na.

“Sa shoot pa namin dire-diretso, walang pahinga.

“Very nice, kahit ano’ng ipagawa sa kanya, okay!”

My 2 Mommies top-billed by Paolo Ballesteros, Solenn Heussaff and Maricel Soriano opens in cinemas on May 9. It also stars Joem Bascon, Diane Medina, Marcus Cabais, Debraliz,  Mich Liggayu, Billy Ray Gallion and more. 

This Regal Entertainment Inc.’s Mother’s Day Presentation is directed by Eric Quizon.

For more updates, follow Regal Entertainment Inc on Facebook, @RegalFilms on Twitter, @RegalFilms50 on IG and Regal Cinema channel on Youtube.

Paolo Ballesteros and Yam Concepcion in Viva Films - ‘Amnesia Love’

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Paolo Ballesteros, the “King of Make-up Transformation”, “Die Beautiful” star and one of the mainstay host of the longest-running noontime show of the Philippines “Eat Bulaga” teams up with Yam Concepcion in an unconventional love story from Viva Films, “Amnesia Love.”

Found unconscious by the beach in a remote island in Zambales, the character of Paolo Ballesteros is taken in by a compassionate couple (Lander Vera-Perez and Maricel Morales). When he wakes up, he cannot remember his name nor anything else. The couple’s daughter (Yam Concepcion) is skeptical about this guy’s condition, but is left with no choice but to let him stay in their home. Romance starts to brew between the two, but this amnesia patient displays some acts that are not exactly manly, and finds himself distracted by the sight of attractive men. When somebody from his past comes to shed light on who and what he really is, will the answers bring him peace or mayhem?

With a Best Actor award each from Tokyo Film Festival and Metro Manila Film Festival under his belt, Ballesteros said in an interview that he wants to keep making movies that would make people think. “Mapag-iisip yung tao… I want a good film na worth yung pagod.”

This outlook is shared by director Albert Langitan, who has worn different hats in the world of local production. He started out as a scriptwriter, then went on to direct reality shows and teleseryes such as Impostora and Super Ma’am. It is interesting to see how Langitan’s creative eye and Ballesteros’ passion for his craft work together to bring viewers a laugh-out-loud movie that’s hard to forget.

Adding spice to the film is VIVA’s versatile actress, Yam Concepcion who was first launched to stardom via Erik Matti’s adult drama “Rigodon.” “AMNESIA LOVE” is Paolo and Yam’s reunion film. They worked together in the 2016 blockbustermovie, “Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!” with Kapuso star, Dennis Trillo and the Princess of All Media, Anne Curtis.

Joining Paolo, Yam, Lander and Maricel in the cast are Polo Ravales, Vandolph Quizon, Geleen Eugenio, and Sinon Loresca.

Here's the full trailer of “AMNESIA LOVE”

“AMNESIA LOVE” is showing in cinemas nationwide, starting February 28, 2018.