Kapamilya heartthrob Paulo Avelino is joining the powerhouse cast of ABS-CBN’s hit primetime teleserye On the Wings of Love starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre.
Paulo is set to play Leah’s new boss (Nadine Lustre) Simon in the advertising firm she is working for.
Paulo’s addition to On the Wings of Love spices and shakes things further between Clark and Leah’s romance. The character he plays is expected to become a potential rival of Clark (James Reid) along with Jigs (Albie Casino).
Although he has not made an appearance yet in the teleserye, Paulo’s character is anticipated to be one of the twists in the story. Avid viewers must not miss this.
Biboy Arboleda, Ad prom manager of Dreamscape remarked, “Paulo’s character will bring a new kind of excitement because we firmly believe that Simon’s character is fit to Paulo.” He added, “We patterned it after him and added new elements on how people are in the advertising industry so that Simon will have a contrast to Clark, but blends well with Leah.”
On the Wings of Love is consistently making social media abuzz every night and is maintaining its strong lead as the no.1 most watched program on iWant TV for two months in a row, with a whopping 4.4 million total views in October alone.
Solid OTWOListas should also look forward to many events and merchandise of On the Wings of Love in the upcoming months including a worldwide Spread the Love Tour.
How will Paulo Avelino’s character affect the love story of Clark and Leah?
Find out in On the Wings of Love, weekdays after Pangako Sa’Yo, on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.
★★★★★
Gary V Presents…returns to Resorts World
Due to insistent public demand Gary Valenciano returns for a much-awaited third serving of Gary V Presents… at Resorts World Manila 9 p.m. on Dec. 15.
Gary V Presents… first had a successful two-night run at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on Oct. 30 and 31.
The concert is a spectacular musical event featuring Gary and his personal choice of new and up and coming artists –Bullet Dumas, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Jannice Javier, Jimmy Marquez, Katrina Velarde, Lara Maigue, Maki Ricafort, Mitoy Yonting, Monique Lualhati, Timmy Pavino, and RJ Dela Fuente.
As an added bonus for the repeat, a special and surprise guest artist will join the talented group of artists that Gary personally assembled.
These artists are all known for their exceptional artistry and the respective musical genres they each represent. Most of them were catapulted to mainstream recognition after they became part of different talent competitions on national TV. Gary chose them to be part of the concert on the basis of their individual achievements as solo artists as they are rapidly conquering the fields of recording, live shows and local bar circuits, theater, and television.
The repertoire of the show will showcase Gary’s chart topping hits as well as a sampling of songs that have been identified with him for past 32 years. With Mon Faustino as musical director, each of the songs will be re-arranged to highlight each of the guest artist’s respective genres in their spot numbers as well as in their production numbers with Gary.
Gary V Presents… is for the benefit of the scholarship programs of Shining Light Foundation and UNICEF.
For ticket inquires call Ticketworld at 891-999 or contact 0917-5413389 and (632) 706-2170.
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Diether Ocampo hops over to Kapatid network
While not in any of his mother network’s drama series or other programs, Diether Ocampo, with permission from Star Magic, accepted an offer from a group line producing shows for TV 5.
The former hot Kapamilya star top bills this week’s Wattpad Presents: Wicked Ways seen at 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Ocampo said at the press conference for the series, “I am grateful to TV5 for inviting me to be part of Wattpad Presents and StarMagic for allowing me to work outside the Kapamilya network.”
He added, “It’s nice to work with actors on a different network, also with writers and directors. It expands my experience.”
Asked if he would make his stay on TV5 permanent, the actor said, “I am still under contract with Star Magic, and I have no plans of moving out of the Kapamilya stable yet.”
We remember that several years ago, Ocampo had exploratory talks with the Kapuso network that eventually fizzled out. His mother network gave him projects until lately when he was noticeably became a rarity in the Kapamilya shows.
There were rumors he was sick and had to go on an extended vacation. Wattpad Presents Wicked Ways serves as his television comeback after a two-year hiatus.
Wicked Ways is authored by Wattpad writer Ann Syril and was published by Bookware with an estimated of over a million reads. It is a story of seduction, romance and a one-of-a -kind friendship between three millennials living in one house
Ocampo plays Ram Sobrevega, a popular racecar driver who will do everything to seduce the mysterious female auto mechanic named Charlie who remains to be the only girl who can resist him.
Ritz Azul is Charlie, an automobile mechanic and object of Ram’s fantasies. She is a tough chick who continues to fight her urge to be seduced by Ram’s bad boy charms.
John James Uy as Jasper, Charlie’s best friend and roommate who has a platonic relationship with Charlie, but would soon realize that he has also fallen for his best friend.
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Bubble Gang celebrates 20th anniversary
GMA Network’s award-winning comedy/gag show is undeniably part of Philippine pop culture. From its spoofs of TV commercials, gags and sketches, to iconic characters, Bubble Gang never fails to tickle the viewers’ funny bone. Kapuso ace comedian Michael V. shared in an interview, “Ang theme namin ay IMBG o I Am Bubble Gang kasi masasabi natin na lahat ng Pilipino may maliit na piraso ng Bubble Gang sa kanila. And at the same time, the show itself e pinagsama-samang pagkatao ng mga Pilipino.”
And as Bubble Gang continues to keep its comedy stronghold for 20 years, the longest-running comedy/gag show offers the viewers a documentary special tonight.
In coordination with GMA News and Public Affairs led by two of the country’s respected news personalities Jessica Soho and Mike Enriquez, the documentary treats viewers to an exciting and amusing episode.
Friday night will definitely be remarkable as the cast shares the years they have spent together, and showcases what their show is truly made of.
Get an exclusive scoop on what happens behind the camera through its creative director Michael V. Also, make sure to catch Ogie Alcasid as he returns to the Bubble Gang set to reveal their secrets in maintaining the strong bond of the entire production team.
Don’t miss the documentary special of Bubble Gang this Friday after Beautiful Strangers on GMA.
★★★★★
Rocco reacts to speculations
Did Rocco Nacino spend the money he and Lovi Poe saved up? A writer for a vernacular tabloid said that it was the reason the couple broke up.
According to the writer, while the couple is not admitting they are going on their own separate ways, their fans have accepted their status. In the same article, the writer hints that there’s a third party, another girl the actor is pursuing even when he and Lovi were still together.
And add to that, the couple has a joint account which Rocco has been withdrawing from and spending the money for his personal use.
Reading this report, the actor reacted instantly and posted on his Instagram account: “Been receiving news about me stealing money from a joint account and having a third party in our relationship. No joint account. No third party. I have the utmost respect for Lovi. Please do respect the privacy that we both request right now. Thank you.”
In a failed relationship, it is usually the male that gets the brunt, while the female gets all the sympathies.
But, in the first place, have Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino called it quits?
The last time I talked to either of them they were simply saying they have become too focused on their respective careers to be seen together most of the time. Poe is saddled with assignments – indie film projects, endorsement deals, and another soap opera in the offing – while Nacino; apart from his business ventures (a franchise of Rufo’s and a boxing gym) is also busy shooting several indie films apart from another planned soap opera for the Kapuso network.
They were together in Beautiful Strangers, which bids adieu tonight, but they will not be together in the end. Perhaps this fans the speculation that they have also bid goodbye to each other.
But, let’s give Rocco and Lovi space, as they say. Maybe they need to re-think how their relationship is affecting their career. Most of all, respect for their privacy is what these actors are requesting, most especially from the press. Can we just give it to them?
★★★★★
Congratulations!
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) congratulates one of the actors in its latest infomercial, Erlinda Villalobos, for her performance as the lead character in Carl Joseph Papa’s Manang Biring.
The ground-breaking animated film, creatively based on live action, won the Best Film Award at the Cinema One Originals Festival 2015, the awarding ceremony of which was held at ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theater on Nov. 15. The film was also conferred the Champion Bughaw Award and Best Music by Dinno Christopher Parafina.
The Cinema One Originals Festival is a joint project of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Cinema One. FDCP and MTRCB have a Memorandum of Agreement providing for self-regulation of festival content.
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Christmas bazaar
The Rotary District 3810, under the leadership of Governor Roberto “Obet” Pagdanganan, is hosting the first Rotary International District 3810 Christmas Bazaar on Dec 12-13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center Manila, MOA Complex, Pasay City.
This event is a fundraising project of District 3810, which covers Rotary Clubs in Manila, Pasay, Cavite, and Mindoro provinces.
Proceeds will go to the District’s End Polio campaign fund and its other community service projects.
