Disney fans celebrate! As the company's online streaming platform is about to come in the shores of the Philippines starting November 17!
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Disney+ started back in 2019.
Less than two weeks left before the grand coronation night of the 9th Misters of Filipinas and we are getting to know more of the 35 masculine and responsible men from all over the Philippines who will vie for the 6 crowns at stake including the coveted Man of the Philippines title, who among these guys will be crowned this coming October 16 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater?
Meet the 35 men, sizzling hot in their swimsuit by Pegarro Swim by Julius Pegarro, photographed by Jai Murcillo.
Beginning October 3, GMA Network proudly presents the next important television milestone that will make history and love for the country a fun learning experience via “Maria Clara at Ibarra.”
From the creators of Encantadia, Amaya, Sahaya and Legal Wives, GMA Entertainment Group once again sets the bar high for world-class entertainment and innovative concepts as it brings to Filipino homes the newest historical portal fantasy series airing weeknights on GMA Telebabad.
The much-anticipated series is top-billed by 2016 Fantasporto International Best Actress and Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Klay, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose as Maria Clara, and Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo as Ibarra.
Dennis shares his long preparation for the crucial and iconic character of Ibarra, “Dapat tama lahat ng salitang bibigkasin mo, ‘yung kilos, pag-arte at pananamit. Maraming dapat isipin para maging authentic ang mga eksena at paniwalaan na nangyari talaga siya noong unang panahon. Importante na basahing maigi ang script para makita ang dynamics ng eksena kapag nag-meet na ang past at present.”
Barbie recalls the moment when GMA offered her the role of Klay, “Tuwang-tuwa ako, nung una hindi pa ko naniwala agad kasi napakalaking project niya. Mas lalo akong bumilib sa GMA dahil kahit dumaan ang pandemya, hindi sila tumigil na tumalakay sa importanteng issues ng bansa at balikan ang kasaysayan natin. Metikulosong binusisi ang programang ito and I’m very thankful to be part of it.”
Julie Anne, on the other hand, reiterates the most exciting part of her role and how it inspires her in real life, “Si Maria Clara kasi napaka-iconic niya eh. We all know her as a symbol of hope, purity and sacrifice. Ine-embody niya 'yung isang babae na may pinaglalaban sa buhay and pinaglalaban niya 'yung mga karapatan niya.”
Playing equally important roles in the series are Mr. Tirso Cruz III as Padre Damaso, a Franciscan friar who has deep-seated resentment against Ibarra; Ms. Manilyn Reynes as Narsing, the softhearted and loving mother of Klay; Rocco Nacino as Elias, a fugitive who will become Ibarra’s devoted supporter; David Licauco as Fidel, a playboy businessman and Ibarra’s friend; Juancho Trivino as Padre Salvi, a cunning and ruthless friar who has secret desire for Maria Clara; Mr. Juan Rodrigo as Kapitan Tiago, the influential gobernadorcillo and a friend of the friars; Ms. Ces Quesada as Tiya Isabel, the cousin of Kapitan Tiago who raised Maria Clara as her own child; Mr. Dennis Padilla as Mang Adong, a loyal servant of Ibarra; Mr. Lou Veloso as Mr. Jose Torres, the professor of Klay in Rizal studies and the reason behind her time travel; Ms. Gilleth Sandico as Donya Victorina, a pretentious Filipina who tries to look and speak like a mestiza; Karenina Haniel as Victoria, the close friend of Maria Clara.
Completing the powerhouse cast is the special participation of Andrea Torres as Sisa, the affectionate mother of Crispin and Basilio who loses her mind while searching for her sons.
‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ follows the story of Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who aims to work and bring her family abroad. She is almost graduating soon, but not until she failed a minor subject—the Rizal Studies. Klay believes that this subject is irrelevant to her life and future career.
Mr. Jose Torres, Klay’s professor, gave her another chance to pass Rizal Studies and he lent her a book of Noli Me Tangere. Klay had not even read several pages of the novel when she got bored and fell asleep.
The mystery begins when Klay wakes up in the world of Noli Me Tangere! Much to her surprise, Klay finds Mr. Torres in the alternate timeline. Klay was told that she can only return to the present once she finishes the book and learns all the lessons from the novel of Dr. Jose Rizal.
As she navigates the real world of Noli Me Tangere, Klay meets Maria Clara, Crisostomo Ibarra, the curates, the ilustrados, and the indios. This will open her eyes from the realities and sufferings of ancient Filipinos during the Spanish colonization.
Amid her historical adventure, Klay forms a bond with Maria Clara and discovers the differences and similarities of a Filipina, then and now. She also witnesses the love story of Maria Clara and Ibarra. Will Klay become the bridge to strengthen their existing relationship or will she develop feelings for him instead? As Klay gets attached to the world of Noli Me Tangere, will it create chaos or clarity in her life? Can someone change history and will it bring Klay back to her real life?
The show’s Creative Consultant, Suzette Doctolero, shares the extensive research they have been doing to ensure the quality of this complex story that tackles history, “Required ang buong creative team na magbasa hindi lang ng Noli Me Tangere at El Filibusterismo kundi pati ng iba pang libro tungkol sa Philippine history. Mahalaga rin na mismong mga writers, may stand sa mga importanteng usapin sa kasaysayan.”
Esteemed Director Zig Dulay also reveals their efforts to keep the accuracy and credibility of Rizal’s novels by hiring consultants for the show, “May historians at consultants kami. Meron din kaming kinuhang language coach ng Spanish. For sure ang audience, hindi lang sila ma-e-entertain kundi matututo rin at magkakaroon ng actions sa iba’t ibang issue. Bukod pa sa kwento ng pag-iibigan, tungkol din ito sa pag-ibig sa bayan. ”
This series is made possible under the supervision of GMA SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; AVP for Drama Helen Rose Sese; Program Manager Edlyn Tallada; and Executive Producer Shielyn Atienza.
The creative team behind this groundbreaking drama is composed of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development Consultant Ricky Lee; Historical Consultants Ramon Guillermo and Gonzalo Campoamor; Head Writer J-Mee Katanyag; Writers Brylle Tabora and Benson Logronio; and Brainstormers Zita Garganera and Melchor Escarcha.
Let’s all remember the past with a twist and catch the world premiere of Maria Clara at Ibarra this October 3 at 8PM, weeknights, on GMA and at 9:40PM, Mondays to Fridays, on GTV.
Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.
Being an athlete and a model as well, how do you keep your body in shape?
“Mornings usually goes like this, I wake up at 8am, I automatically make a protein shake or smoothy so that’s two spoons of peanut butter and whey protein, oatmeal, and two scrambled eggs in the morning, plus isang glass of water and then Gym for two hours, paguwi lunch.
Lunch would be 250 grams of chicken breast or thighs, three eggs and maybe a ⅓ of a cup of rice ganon, so medyo low carb kasi yung diet ko ngayon. Tapos yung merienda would kinda be the same thing pero konti lang yung eggs either two eggs or yung protein medyo mababa.
Pero yung dinner yun yung medyo malaki, I’ll gonna have fish, with some greens tapos konting rice din, kasi right now specially for Manhunt ginagawa ko is low carb para mas punit, mas punit yung itsura(ng body) hindi sya yung maga, gusto ko yung punit hindi maga ganun yung dating.
So that’s how keep myself healthy, no fried foods, no sugar, no overeating of carbohydrates, it may look kinda boring pero if you want to stay with yung model body or physique talaga. you have to keep it that way.
Do you follow any workout routines, any favorite or least favorite workout?
“I hate lower body days, so that’s legs, I hate doing legs, legs are the worst for me kasi it’s so hard and yung legs ko kasi medyo mahina and it’s weird kasi atleta ako, pero for some reason nakakatalon ako ng mataas pero I can’t lift heavy weights with my legs.
Yung favorite ko talaga is yung upper workouts, yung favorite workout ko sa upper body is ofcourse yung arms, biceps, triceps, shoulders. Then yung second favorite ko is yung chest, and other than that is yung back.”
How about diet? What are the foods that you take and you avoid?
“ Yung diet ko medyo strict now, pero I think I’ll continue this even after manhunt, I don’t eat pork and beef, ang binibili ko is chicken, fish, and minsan eggs, brown rice ganun. That’s basically what I eat.“
Favorite part of your body and part of your body you think that needs improvement?
Favorite part siguro ano yung shoulders ko, kasi I think swabe yung shoulders ko eh and yung pinaka least favorite ko sa katawan ko is yung legs ko kasi yun nga yung family namin medyo payat talaga yung legs namin, like nakita mo naman yung legs ni mama diba. I think namana ko yung legs nya haha.
It’s a bit hard to gain muscles down there sa legs, pero right now I am gaining a bit so that’s a good sign.”
The grandest male pageant has crowned its new kings! Cavite's pride Kristzan Delos Santos led the winners of the Mister Grand Philippines 2022, he will be representing the Philippines in the Mister Grand International pageant happening this November 18-25 in Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.
Negros Oriental's Joeren King Finney was named as Mister Grand Philippines Ambassador, while Jerome Villapando of Guiguinto, Bulacan and Jhasper Manalang of Zambales placed as first and second runners up respectively.
The Mister Grand Philippines 2022 coronation night was held at the Winford Hotel and Casino in Manila
After months of searching, Lily, the award-winning OPM band formerly known as Callalily, introduces actor-singer Joshua Bulot as their new vocalist.
Bulot joins the award-winning and chart-topping band following former lead singer Kean Cipriano’s departure in June 2022, as he is "moving on" after less than two decades with the band. Hence, Lily, in collaboration with Lx2 Entertainment, opened national auditions to aspiring artists in search of their newest member.
"Lily welcomes a new era of Pinoy music with the addition of Joshua to the group. We’re just so happy that we’re completed now. We cannot wait to create songs that will convey emotions that words cannot express. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead," shares Lem Belaro, the band’s drummer.
A freelance model and songwriter on the side, Bulot bested over 100 hopefuls and was hailed as the band’s new lead vocalist on September 18’s Grand Finals held at VistaMall Antipolo in Rizal.
Prior to joining Lily, he was a former member of JBK boy band with Bryan del Rosario and Kim Lawrenz Ordonio as the other members, with the group emerging as the grand champion of the first Dreams Get Real: The Search for the Next OPM Star by McJim Classic Leather. He also breathes life into the highly-acclaimed theater piece Rak of Aegies as Tolits, with original Rak cast members Robert Seña and his wife Isay Alvarez, Aicelle Santos, Kim Molina, and Jon Santos, among others.
Exciting new, relatable songs, local and international tours, and more await fans as the six-man band gears up for more. The band — composed of mainstays Lem Belaro, Nathan Reyes, and Aaron Ricafrente, including notable member Alden Acosta — previously released its new name and official logo, which marks "a new beginning" for its members.
This iconic band entered the music scene in 2005 with their songs "Magbalik," "Stars," and "Pasan," all from their debut album titled Destination XYZ. Callalily is also the pop rock band behind hit songs "Pansamantala," "Ex," and more.
For more information and exciting news, follow Lx2 Entertainment on their social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Lx2 Entertainment Corp. is a US-based entertainment company headquartered in New York with a satellite office in Florida and an expanded presence in the Philippines. The company deals with artist management, music recording, event management, and digital content production.
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