The Hopeful Romantic trailer goes viral; reaches 9.6 million views

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The official trailer of the upcoming sexy romantic comedy film, The Hopeful Romantic has gone viral as it has reached a remarkable 9.6 million views on Facebook in less than three weeks since it was launched.

If anything, the virality of the trailer to organic Facebook users indicates a positive reception from netizens. As of today, the trailer has now reached 108,000 shares, 14,000 positive comments on Good Time Fan Page.

"Ayos 'yo ah, basta hindi gwapong aktor tapos ganito 'yung concept na movie, siguradong papatok."

"Mas gusto ko ganitong movie. Matatawa ka na maiiyak. Mas nakaka-inlove ang ganito at nakaka-excite!"

Starring theatre/TV/movie actor, Pepe Herrera and actress Ritz Azul, The Hopeful Romantic offers not just an entertaining love story, but also aims to impart an important lesson about love.

Ritz, who gets to be launched in this film as a leading lady, beams with pride about this project.

“Sobrang proud ako sa pelikulang ito kasi lahat pinaghirapan namin: ng direktor, producers, writers, at syempre co-actors ko na pinagpuyatan.

“Nakailang revisions kami para mapaganda ang story, para maihatid yung message ng story na may matutunan sila. Tsaka maganda ang storya, kapupulutan talaga siya ng aral.

The actress had to face a lot of challengers for this movie.

Firstly, Ritz, who is more comfortable with drama, ventures into comedy in The Hopeful Romantic.

Secondly, she had to lose weight to effectively portray her role as a sexy gold digger.

“Ang mahirap lang for me, physically, dapat medyo mukhang sexy don sa screen, so nag-struggle din ako to lose weight, kasi sobrang lumaki ako for a while before gawin yung movie.

“And then nahirapan ako kasi sobrang kabaligtaran ko ang role sa totoong buhay. Naging kumportable ako sa mga katrabaho ko, kaya napa-swimsuit ako."

Meantime, Pepe, who is a very talented singer-actor, finally gets to be a lead star in this film.

The versatile actor takes pride in saying that he gets to explore comedy genre through a sexy movie.

Pepe admits that he felt pressured that he would finally be a leading man in this project.

Fortunately, Ritz made his job easier for him.

"Ang masasabi ko po ay lalaki din ako at nakakaramdam ng karupukam. Si Ritz ay very desirable 110%."

“Kasi kinabahan ako nung una dahil sinasabihan ako, ‘Leading man ka na, kailangan tutukan mo yung panunuyo o kung paano tratuhin ang leading ladies.’ Parang siya [Ritz] pa yung gumagawa non para sa kin. Cowboy si Ritz. Hindi siya tipikal na leading lady.

“Sa shooting ka, sanay kasi siya na i-maximize yung oras. Walang nasasayang na oras.” 

In the meantime, Ritz is happy to learn important lessons from Pepe as an actor.

“Sobrang gaan katrabaho ni Pepe. Sobrang professional. Tsaka parang nung nagsu-shoot kami, merong connection. Habang nandon kami sa characters naming, minsan kahit mata lang, nag-uusap na ganon.

“Sobrang ang pinakanatutunan ko sa kanya, hindi siya titigil sa take, kahit paulit-ulit pa yan para mapaganda yung scene,” she says.

In the Hopeless Romantic, Pepe plays Jess, a 33 year old Valet Parking Attendant at The Manila Hotel, an honest man and most of all, a virgin. He promised himself that he will only give himself when he already found his true love.

Veronica, (played by Ritz), is a kept woman in the high society world. A victim of circumstances, but still a survivor.

Jess meets Veronica at the hotel bar. Instantly, he gets mesmerized by her presence. One thing lead to another, and Veronica gave Jess the “first time”. Jess, believing in the magic of what happened between them, decides that Veronica is his one true love.

However, there is one problem; Veronica has no idea that he is not rich. Afraid that revealing himself will make him lose Veronica, Jess starts to pretend the part. He kept on doing this until his resources spill away. The inevitable happens, and Veronica learns the truth about Jess. 

Tagged as the sexy comedian, The Hopeful Romantic is the first film of Pepe in a lead role. 

The Hopeful Romantic opens September 12, 2018. The funniest romantic film of the season is directed by Topel Lee.

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

BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT TO ROLL OUT FRESH CBS STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL DRAMAS FBI AND CHARMED, AND BRAND NEW SEASONS OF ITS TOP TITLES ACROSS ASIA STARTING THIS SEPTEMBER

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FBI and Charmed will debut on the channel together with the latest seasons of The X Factor UK, Bull, Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. 

Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor and channel operator announced today a multi-year licensing agreement for the new Dick Wolf-produced drama, FBI, the reimagining of the hit series, CHARMED and the UK’s most talked about reality TV show, THE X FACTOR UK and a beefed up programming line-up for the network’s international channel, Blue Ant Entertainment across Asia. 

The top-rated British talent show, which has been airing exclusively and same day as the UK on Blue Ant Entertainment, will remain with the network until 2020. 

This deal further enhances the channel’s primetime offerings catering to the reality talent show fans. In the Philippines and Malaysia, Blue Ant Entertainment is the exclusive broadcaster of The X Factor UK. 

Some of the world’s biggest musical acts started from the show, and more aspiring artists try their luck year after year. Now with a new set of mentors alongside music mogul Simon Cowell, the three new judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, and former contestant and One Direction member Louis Tomlinson, are all expected to bring a whole new energy to the biggest singing competition in the UK. Blue Ant Entertainment will show The X Factor UK S15same day as the UK every Sunday and Monday starting 2 September 2018. 

The network has also secured and renewed multiple deals with CBS Studios International, which are slated to air in September and October. Exclusive new series and fresh episodes of dailies will be released day and date on Blue Ant Entertainment. 

FBI, an exciting new series from American television producer Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, will make its debut in Asia this September. The new series is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Dick Wolf, Greg Plageman, Terry Miller, Noberto Barba, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers for Universal Television in association with CBS Television Studios. FBI is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International. 

Michael Weatherly will return as the trial consultant Dr. Bull on the third season of Bull on Blue Ant Entertainment. Bull is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Amblin Television and Stage 29 Productions and is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International. Glenn Gordon Caron, Paul Attanasio, Dr. Phil McGraw, Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and Jay McGraw serve as executive producers. 

Charmed, based on the original series, will land on the channel as well. Ultimately the sisters accept their new destiny as The Charmed Ones and their new duty to protect humankind from the demons that walk among us, one of whom killed their mother. The series stars Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery and Madeleine Mantock. Charmed is from CBS Television Studios in association with Propagate Content and is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International. Jennie Snyder Urman, Jessica O’Toole, Amy Rardin, Ben Silverman, Brad Silberling, Howard Owens and Carter Covington serve as executive producers. 

Both programs will air express from the U.S., within 48 hours of its U.S. airing this October.

The authoritative source on celebrity news, Entertainment Tonight, and top late night shows The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden will air brand new episodes express from the U.S. this September

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 8 and Hawaii Five-0 Season 7 will be back on Blue Ant Extreme following the airing of their previous seasons on the channel. 

Business All-in-One Marketing Services Partnership : Omni Channel, Ceitex and GadFetcher

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Partnering with the experts - Our Passion, Your Success!

OMNI Channel Marketing Consultancy, Inc. is the new face of sales and marketing consultancy in the Philippines that caters traditional and digital marketing, ICT, franchising, leasing, activation and events. The company will celebrate its “Grand Launch” with the theme of All-in-One Marketing Services on August 28, 2018, 10AM at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

The event shall focus in honoring the partners they have been together since the beginning, welcoming and acknowledging new business partners, and presenting the company’s capabilities to deliver outstanding services.

“Partnering with Omni Marketing, means partnering with 25-year experts in the field.” said Omni Marketing’s Executives.

CEITEX, one of the leading consumer electronics and information technology expo in the country, entrusted their sales and marketing activities to Omni Marketing. They team up to form an experiential event in promoting technological advancement and multiple concepts. It will run on November 2 - 4, 2018.

The company helps businesses to diversify on information and communication technology (ICT), including sales and marketing activation for brand awareness, franchise and lease sales management for growth, sustainability and profitability, and reputation management to monitor, maintain negative reviews of blogs.

Omni Marketing offers an all-in-one sales and marketing services and delivers a well-thought-out strategy. It also ensures that the businesses are consistent across all platforms, to recognize its brands; traditional and digital, sales and marketing. The company provides an effective plan with clear and concise measures.

A good grasp of what is going on in the marketplace is provided. “One of our expertise is partnering with franchising businesses and sell their franchise brand,” said Omni’s Executive. “We will not only serve as their marketing arm, but also cover everything that concerns business.”

From an extensive market research, Omni Channel Marketing is introducing a unique Franchising Business that will break the stereotypical notion in the industry.

Presenting the GadFetcher (Gadget Fetcher), a pop-up mobile phone, accessory, and repair services which serve honesty and integrity on handling customers’ electronic devices. They live up to their tagline -- Fetch, Send, Repair.

“In our company, we evaluate first the businesses’ external and internal factor, including their products and services before engaging with the project. We make sure that our business partners shall be granted consultancy in optimum method.” said Omni’s Executive.

When the business is reviewed, Omni would recommend what is needed. “We want to give clients the right advice for them to resolve the issues first, if there are any, and then we will offer what is the best for that business,” they continued.

The company’s goal is to help clients with honesty and assure them that the growth is irreversible. “We want to take good care of our brand, as we look at the long-term business relationship,” said Omni’s Executive.

It targets businesses that need quality business services. Envisaging the new company’s performance in the market, said Omni’s Executive, “ We have vast networks and connections of tri-medias and key players’ expert to their fields. We deal with the heart of the business and merge both worlds to one.”

Indeed, if the company has a clear and honest view of success together with its exceptional practices, that is a top-tier service.

Amazing Aloha Yumburger is Back! Say ‘Aloha’ again to Jollibee’s amazing limited time offer The ‘Pineapple-Beefy, Langhap-Sarap’ Amazing Aloha Yumburger!

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Jollibee brings back the irresistibly delicious, truly Amazing Aloha Yumburger for all Filipinos to enjoy!

After much demand and hype over one of the leading quick service restaurant’s most unique menu offerings, Amazing Aloha Yumburger is back. 

Diners can now say ‘Aloha’ to the sweet, savory, pineapple-beefy and langhap-sarap flavor explosion from their favorite Amazing Aloha Yumburger. Its fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, signature sweet and juicy pineapple ring, cheese, trademark 100% beef patty, and specially blended honey mustard dressing all come together so seamlessly that treating yourself to one will leave you craving for that juicy, well-balanced indulgence all over again.

Jollibee re-launches the Amazing Aloha Yumburger. L-R: Jollibee Philippines Brand Engagement Manager Cat Triviño, Andre Dygico, Yumburger Brand Manager Luis Berba, AVP and Flagship Category Head Cathleen Capati, Yumburger Assistant Brand Manager Beatriz Cruz, Brand Engagement Officer Celina Tan, and Johnjo Paje. 

It’s no surprise that the Amazing Aloha Yumburger remains to be one of Jollibee’s most successful limited time offers, since the first time it debuted in 1996, re-launched in 2013—the year the legendary Anthony Bourdain hailed it as a “very tasty burger”, and made seasonal menu appearances again in 2014 and 2017. 

With the well-loved sweet-savory burger back in the market this 2018, fans can instantly solve their Amazing Aloha Yumburger cravings while customers who have yet to try it can treat themselves to a one-of-a-kind multi-layer burger experience.

“The Amazing Aloha Yumburger represents that sweet-savory combination that appeals to the Filipino palate,” Jollibee AVP and Group Category Head for Flagships Cathleen Capati said. 

“This combination is not commonly found in other burgers or snack offerings which is why those who have tried the Amazing Aloha Yumburger in the past are left with fond memories and a desire for that burst of flavors. Every bite brings a flavorful taste from its diverse ingredients. We are happy to offer this in our menu once again, and we highly encourage everyone—including those who have not tried it yet—to check it out and experience the ‘Aloha’ moment themselves, as soon as they can as it is available for a limited time only.” 

The Jollibee #ALOHAgain media launch was hosted by Monster RX 93.1 radio DJ Lexy Angeles and included a special ukulele song performance by YouTube artist Renee Dominque. 

The ‘Pineapple-Beefy, Langhap-Sarap’ Amazing Aloha Yumburger is back in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only PHP 85.00 (single patty – solo) and PHP 115.00 (double patty – solo) starting September 3, 2018. 

For more information on Jollibee’s latest product offerings, news, and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram. 

*Prices may vary across different locations. 

Get a chance to win the newest Vivo V11 through #MakeAWish promo

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Something thrilling is on its way and Vivo is giving it away! 

For many believers, the clock showing 11:11 is an instant prompt to make a wish. They believe that 11:11—either day or night—holds some power that can make any wish come true. Global smartphone brand Vivo is taking matters into its own hands. The brand is giving its tech savvy followers an opportunity to share their heart’s desires made at 11:11 am/pm and get an all-new flagship smartphone while doing so. 

Dubbed as the #MakeAWish promo, Vivo has tapped endorsers and rising stars Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, Loisa Andalio, and Sassa Dagdag to get the word out and show how easy it is to join the contest.

Maymay wished she could go on a vacation with her family while her on-screen pair Edward wished to always have the courage to face something the new.

Loisa, moreover, wished everyone will be happy. On the other hand, Sassa wished to be an inspiration to the youth. 

It’s time to make a wish! Vivo endorsers share their personal wishes online to encourage tech savvy fans to join Vivo’s #MakeAWish promo. 

To join the #MakeAWish promo, Vivo fans of at least 18 years old through www.vivoglobal.ph/V11makeawish. They can then upload a selfie with an object—be it an analog or digital clock, or any time-keeping indicator that shows 11:11 am/pm—with a corresponding #MakeAWish caption to qualify. 

There will be two weekly winners for the #MakeAWish promo. A cutting-edge Vivo V11 will be awarded to the Grand Winner for both weeks while the 1st Runner Up will receive a special Vivo gift set, a premium Vivo notebook, and Little V stuffed toy. 

Entries will be accepted until September 12, 2018 to get a chance to experience Vivo’s latest offering: the Vivo V11, a hip smartphone fully equipped with a contemporary screen design and a convenient fast charging battery. 

Participants may submit more than one original entry per account, while same entries (identical image and caption) shall be considered as one entry. For more chances of winning, a participant may submit multiple unique entries provided that the photo and caption are unique from their previous entry. Participants may only upload a contribution with which they own the rights for publication. Heavily edited pictures will not be accepted. 

The selection of winners will be held every Thursday, 3 PM at the Vivo office in Ortigas. A representative from the Department of Trade and Industry will be invited to witness the selection of the winners. 

Who knows when this will happen again? Seize the moment.