November 16, 2012

John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban Go Soul Searching in "24/7 In Love"



Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love,” filmed in Vietnam for 10 days, not only is love the fruit of their hard labor but also a very special episode.

Revenge is exactly what Verna (Angelica Pangabiban) wanted upon learning about the infidelity of her husband. With the hopes of restoring herself, she goes to Vietnam for a vacation. And as she takes a break from all the despair of her troubled marriage, there she meets a Filipino waiter named Elvis (John Lloyd Cruz).  Vietnam and Elvis have become Verna’s refuge, but an escape can only do so much. Will Verna have the strength to face her past and the outcome of her choices?

Director John-D Lazatin expresses his thanks to John Lloyd and Angelica for being very pleasant to work with. “Since both John Lloyd and Angelica are such good actors it was a very positive experience. Tapos siyempre si John Lloyd sobrang galing na rin na artista, first time ko siyang i-direk sa big screen so I’d like to think na sana all directors get to work with him.” 

The story of the episode, he adds, teaches audiences the lesson of setting priorities, reaching for your dreams, and standing by one’s decisions. 

The relaxing atmosphere in Vietnam, nurtured the now-blossoming love story of Angelica and John Lloyd. Watch how their chemistry on and off the screen unfolded. Filmed in Hanoi, 24/7 In Love” opens on November 21 in theaters nationwide.

Kimerald Unites in Star Magic’s 20th Anniversary Offering


Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson star in "Underwear Hero" episode of Star Magic's 24/7 in Love movie

Life has a way of sneaking up on you, as a song goes and truly, circumstances can bring people together in the funniest way possible. This is something both Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson can relate to, as their tandem is reunited Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love.” Kimeralds can enjoy watching their favorite team up on the silver screen again via the episode “Underwear Hero.”

In the movie, Kim plays the role of Patty, a driven young account executive who has to save her job by finding a guy who rescued his neighbors from a fire fiasco in his underwear and became an instant celebrity. Unfortunately, the guy turns out to be Gerald’s character Alvin, her ex-boyfriend, whom she has hurt from the past.

 “Magkaibigan naman po kami talaga,” Kim said, even adding that her and Gerald’s career are intertwined since they won in the first “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition.” The pair, who last appeared together in the movie “Till My Heartaches End” in 2010, were both happy to work with each other again. In fact, during the filming, Kim and Gerald proved their friendship is still as strong as ever.

Gerald also revealed that even though they did not do a project for two years, working with Kim again brought back memories. “Two years ago pa yung huling movie namin ni Kim, tapos nun nagktrabaho kami ulit, parang bumabalik yung mga dating memories, yung mga alaala at kahit two years kaming hindi nagkasama sa shooting, parang yung first day pa lang, kilala na talaga namin isa’t-isa, kaya sobrang komportable kami agad.”

“Sa ‘min kasi ni Gerald, four years na kami lagi yung loveteam tapos nung sumalang na kami, na umarte na kami sa harap ng camera, ganon pa rin parang gamay na namin yung isa’t isa. Hindi na kami nag ‘sino kaya gaganito’ or ‘sino kaya maggaganito,’ parang natural na. Parang okay, maganda yung flow nung umarte kami. Kaya nagulat ako na, ‘ay oo naalala niya pa rin, naaalala ko pa rin," Kim said. She recalled that during the shooting, that people from the sidelines kept on teasing her and Gerald, making them laugh at times.

Kim and Gerald are very thankful to Star Magic for treating them like family ever since they stepped out of the Big Brother house. They also are grateful for Star Magic’s guidance for their careers wouldn’t have lasted six years in the industry and still going strong. Both shared they immediately agreed to the project after Mr. M (Johnny Manahan) brought it up as part of Star Magic’s 20th year celebration. 

As for the lessons they have learned in making the movie, Gerald has this to share. “Minsan kasi para mapatunayan at malaman mo kung mahal mo talaga ang isang tao kailangan minsan sa buhay, you have to grow apart from each other kahit sandali lang, kahit mabilis lang, kasi kapag hindi na kayo magkasama dun niyo makikita at mararamdaman kung kayo talaga para sa isa’t-isa. Dahil ang dami niyo pang matututunan na hiwalay kayo and then when you come back together, baka mas marami kayong alam tungkol sa buhay, about yourself, at maging mas ok kayo.”

“Huwag agad agad magdesisyon. Timbangin muna kung ano yung mas importante para sa ‘yo, ‘yung pagmamahal mo or ‘yung career mo. Pero kung pwede naman isabay, pwede naman, basta know your priorities lang, pangarap mo ba o yung love mo,” Kim on the other hand shared.
Directed by Mae Cruz, “24/7 In Love” will be showing on November 21 in theatres nationwide.








Korean superstar Lee Min Ho is in Manila!


The newest “GlobalBenchSetter,” Lee Min Ho was met by his fans at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1  as he arrived past noon. Korean superstar Lee Min Ho is in Manila courtesy of global brand Bench which he endorses.
Everyone is so thrilled to see him upclose. He greeted everyone by saying "Mabuhay!" He said that he wants his fans to tell him more about the tourist spots here in the Philippines.
My favorite Korean actor  Lee Min Ho is the South Korean actor who is best known for his leading role in 2009 as 'Gu Jun Pyo', the leader of the group of students known as F4, in the South Korean television series Boys Over Flowers. He started his career in small drama roles in 2006, but he came to prominence with his acting role in Boys Over Flowers. He has subsequently appeared in the 2010 romantic comedy drama Personal Taste and the 2011 action drama City Hunter and the love / drama "Faith,"
He won the excellence award in the MBC Drama Awards 2010. He bagged the best actor and hallyu star awards for "City Hunter" in the Korea Drama Festival Awards in 2011.
Lee Min Ho’s 4 days  staying in the country for doing mall shows  and TV guesting., Lee Min Ho will grace the Benchsetter Fun Meet on November 16, Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

On November 18, Lee Min Ho will also have a mall tour at SM North EDSA Skydome (3pm), Glorietta new Activity Center G/F (5 pm) and at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall G/F (6 pm).

ABS-CBN is the official media partner of Lee Min Ho's visit in the Philippines and Min Ho will appear on The Buzz this Sunday.

Photo Sources : Lee Min Ho Facebook

November 15, 2012

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's love will prevail till the end of the world? This is in Star Magics 24/7 in Love

Star Magic’s popular teen love team of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will surely have their loyal followers swooning in Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love."
They may be young but they can still teach viewers a thing or two about love. Will Love Bloom When an Idol and His Greatest Fan Meet?

In the movie, Kathryn transforms into Jane, a hardcore fan of Billy Fernandez, played by Daniel. To win tickets to her idol’s December 12, 2012 concert, Jane must film a video, which will answer the question about the end of the world said to happen on the day of the show. Jane’s greatest dilemma though, is not winning the contest, but how she will attend the concert when she wins, for it coincides with their family’s grand reunion.

Kathryn describes her character Jane as the typical fan girl, who will sacrifice anything just to be with her favorite star. “Kaya kong gawin lahat para makita ko siya para makanood ng concert niya, kaya ko i-sacrifice lahat kasi super obsessed ako sa kaniya.” Daniel on the other hand shares that he has similar characteristics with his movie persona, Billy. “Rock star siya superstar at  isa siyang artsita na talagang gustong-gustong marating ang tuktok. He is a hard worker, hindi lang pacute-cute diyan talagang ginagawa niya lahat para lang maabot niya ang pangarap.”

Although Kathryn is the ‘veteran’ of the two in Star Magic, she and Daniel both feel very blessed to be chosen as part of the star-studded film, which will be distributed by Star Cinema. 

“Nine years na po ako sa Star Magic and mula noon, hanggang ngayon masasabi ko na inaalagaan nila ko para umunlad not just in acting but in other fields as well. Nung sinabi nila na kasama ako sa movie, nagulat ako kasi unexpected siya and first movie din naming ito ni DJ (Daniel), so very thankful ako at kasama kami sa anniversary project ng Star Magic,” the young actress shares. 

“Three years na din ako sa Star Magic at dahil sa kanila naiba yung pananaw ko sa pagiging artista, kaya masaya ako sa kanila. Then binigyan pa ko ng movie project, first ko with ABS (CBN), talagang gusto ko magmovie. Iba yung experience at sobrang laki ng movie na ‘to, pwede na ipalabas sa ibang bansa. No joke!” Daniel says.

Directed by Frasco Mortiz, “24/7 In Love” will be shown on November 21 in theatres nationwide.
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Sam Milby and Pokwang search for their heart's desires in 24/7 In Love!

Sam Milby and Pokwang bring to life the comic story of Charles and VIrgie in Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love.” 
As excitedly, their first Star Magic collaboration and they say their episode has a lot of firsts. “It has a lot of firsts I think, this is my first time doing a movie with Pokwang. Hindi naman first time na katrabaho ko siya, we did a ‘Your Song’ a long time ago but it’s my first time being paired with her in a movie. Our story, yung story namin ni Pokwang very comedy talaga,” Sam shares. “I know it was Pokwang’s first time,  ako yung first kissing scene niya ever in a movie, so she’s a virgin in the movie and she’s a virgin in terms of kissing scene, so I’m happy that I was the first, hahaha!”


Will a 40-year-old Virgin Find True Love With a Gigolo?

What is a 40-year-old virgin supposed to do when she finds out her fiancé has been cheating on her? Well, find a new man who she can trust and love of course! But this isn’t an easy task so who better to help her than her bff, who’s gay and full of bright ideas?

On the other hand, John Lapus, who’s also part of the episode’s cast, reveals that he jumped at the chance to work with the other Star Magic artists as this is a rare opportunity. “Hindi nako tumanggi, siyempre no, bilang bibihira na pagsama-samahin kaming mga Star Magic artists sa ganito kalaki na project. Sana at least once a year, merong Star Magic movie tulad nitong ‘24/ 7 In Love’ kasi masaya na magkakasama kami and maski rin sa mga fans, ‘di ba ang bongga na nakikita nilang magkakasama kami sa isang big screen, nandun kami and of course sa premiere night makikita nila kaming lahat dun.”

Both Sam and John agree that “24/7 In Love” has a lot of lessons for the heart, which audiences from all ages can relate to. “I would say some of the most beautiful things in life come out in the most unexpected times,” Sam admits.

“Sa movie, marerealize mo na, one, age doesn’t matter and two, walang pinipiling tao ang pag ibig kahit gwapo, hindi maganda, mayaman, mahirap. Kapag ang puso tinamaan, talaga maiinlove ka talaga, kahit 24/7 pa,” John adds.

Sam and Pokie’s episode is directed by Frasco Mortiz. Learn about the highs and lows of love in “24/7 In Love” coming to cinemas nationwide on November 21.
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