John "Sweet" Lapus Stars in 'Regal Shocker: Espiritista' on TV 5 this Saturday

A good mix of laughter and scare will come your way in this week's Regal Shocker.
 

John "Sweet" Lapus topbills the episode titled "Espiritista" wherein he will play the role of a talentless wanna-be paranormal expert named Gigi. In his hopes to get closer to his long-time crush Carlo (James Blanco), Gigi pretends to be an expert espiritista who can help drive away the evil spirits haunting Carlo's house.
 

Together with his best friend Betsy (Bekimon), the two will embark in a hilarious adventure trying to dispel other worldly creatures.
 

Will Gigi and Betsy's fake powers drive away the monster that lurks in Carlo's house? Can he still save Carlo's son or will he just save himself and forget about this nightmare?
 

Don't forget to catch Sweet in this thrilling and hilarious episode of Regal Shocker this Saturday, November 26, after Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto, on TV5.

courtesy of TV 5

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‘Sa Ngalan ng Ina’ Starring Nora Aunor – Full Trailer Released

TV5/Kapatid Network has finally released the full trailer of their first mini-serye offering titled “Sa Ngalan ng Ina” starring the one and only superstar, Nora Aunor.

Joining the Superstar in this upcoming mini-serye are Christopher de Leon, Eugene Domingo, Rosanna Roces, Bembol Roco, Nadine Samonte, Raquel Villavicencio, Alwyn Uytingco, Karel Marquez and Edgar Allan Guzman. Helmed by Mario O’Hara and Jon Red.

Nora Aunor's Sa Ngalan ng Ina will air pilot episode on TV5 Primetime Panalo this October 3 at 9pm with no commercial breaks and will only run for 1 month.

Watch the full trailer here:

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Nielsen data: ‘Wil Time Bigtime’ Debuts with 37.5 Percent Audience Share

Wil Time Bigtime's premiere last Saturday, May 14, solidifies TV5's lead in weekend primetime ratings game as it topples other major networks with 37.5% audience share within the show's timeslot, according to the data provided by Nielsen Media Research.

The 3-hour pilot episode of Wil Time Bigtime has posted an overwhelming audience share of 37.5% in MegaTAM; overtaking GMA-7's 26.0% and ABS-CBN's 19.5% audience shares, respectively.

Wil Time Bigtime's Saturday pilot has earned raves after it finally unveiled its state-of-the-art full high-definition LED floor—a first in TV viewing experience across Asia. Its modern set fully enhances the excitement in most of its game segments including 'Red, White, Blue,' 'Family Apir,' 'Roll It,' and its banner segment 'Wil Time Bigtime.'

The public's resounding welcome for the return of Willie Revillame on primetime TV proves his unwavering popularity among the Filipino masses.

Willie and his co-host, Valenzuela councilor Shalani Soledad, are very thankful to all those who stood by the show and promise to give their 101% percent for the constant improvement of the people's program.

Wil Time Bigtime airs weeknights at 6:30pm and on Saturdays at 5:00pm.

text and photo courtesy of TV 5

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‘Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak’ Premieres Tonight on TV 5

TV5 primetime sizzles as ‘Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak’ start to flame tonight.

Fresh from the success of its first dramaserye, Babaeng Hampaslupa, TV5 ventures into another brilliant production, this time offering the most provocative and intriguing dramaserye that will surely make weeknight primetime TV sizzle starting on March 21  –- Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak.
 

Under the outstanding direction of Jon Red, and line produced by Prime Events Force Unlimited Inc., Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak brings together a powerhouse cast of the best and most talked about actors of this generation: Richard Gomez, Sheryl Cruz, Valerie Concepcion, Carla Humphries, James Blanco, Jay Aquitania, Victor Basa, Allan Paule, Jean Saburit, Mel Martinez, Luningning, Milagring, Mariposa, and Ruffa Gutierrez, with Philip Salvador in a very special role.
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak is a fiery production boasting of an exceptional mix of glamour, temptation and passion that introduces and gives the biggest break to two of TV5’s new primetime princesses, Arci Muñoz and Ritz Azul. The two beautiful young ladies play the roles of Dahlia and Daisy, two sisters who get enmeshed in the complicated and controversial world of show business in their pursuit of their dream to become successful dancers. Sheryl Cruz plays their mother Rosal, a former dancer who is apprehensive of her daughters’ involvement in show business. She knows all too well the prevalent temptations and dangers in the industry because she herself went through so much pain and suffering in her quest for fame and success in her younger days as a dance diva.
 

An interesting plot that will trigger viewers’ curiosity on its possible similarities to real-life controversies in Philippine showbiz is the intense drama between Apollo Ortega a.k.a. Mr. A (Richard Gomez), the production and creative head of major TV network ETVN who is also an unfaithful husband to Orchidia Ortega a.k.a. Ms. O (Ruffa Gutierrez). The story gets hotter and more provocative with the desperate actions of Violet (Valerie Concepcion), a prima donna star of a popular variety show whose paranoia of being upstaged and outshone by fresh artists steers her to malevolent schemes.
 

Seasoned actor Philip Salvador makes his most-awaited showbiz comeback in the very special role of Mr. D, the owner of ETVN. His flamboyant yet pivotal character ultimately makes the story of Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak more compelling and worth every viewer’s attention.

The two men who are bound to make Dahlia and Daisy experience the travails of impetuous love are Eros (James Blanco) and Hector (Jay Aquitania). Together, they will unravel the answers behind the searing predicaments that beset those in the tangled web of show business, its peaks and valleys and ultimately the possibility of finding true love.
 

Passion. Talent. Rivalry. Ambition. Love. These are just some of the elements of TV 5’s newest dramaserye, Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak. The latest sizzler in TV 5’s primetime is line produced by Prime Events Force Unlimited Inc., the same team that gave the network its first Star Award for Television via Lipgloss.  Don’t miss the premiere of this sizzling primetime offering on March 21 (Monday) right after Babaeng Hampaslupa on TV5.

‘Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak’ Cast

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The killer of George Wong will be revealed tonight on ‘Babaeng Hampaslupa’

Hindi dapat palagpasin ang episode ng Babaeng Hampaslupa ngayong gabi (Marso 18) dahil masasaksihan ang makatotohanang pag-aaway nina Bing Loyzaga at Alice Dixson bilang Katarina at Anastacia, na talagang ginawa nilang tunay na sampalan at suguran para maging natural at madamdamin ang eksena.
 

Magaganap din ang pinakahihintay na rebelasyon sa kung sino talaga ang misteryosong bumaril kay George Wong (Freddie Webb). Kung nakihula ka at sumali sa text promo, manood ka na at malalaman mo kung tama ang naging sagot mo. Sa nakaraang episode ay hinuli na si William (Christian Vasquez), pero siya nga ba talaga ang bumaril kay George Wong?
 

Naka-abang ang lahat sa mga susunod na magaganap sa Babaeng Hampaslupa, lalong-lalo na sa nananatiling misteryo sa katauhan ng bumaril kay George Wong (Freddie Webb), sa pamumukadkad ng samahan nina Charles  (Jay Manalo) at Anastacia (Alice Dixson), sa napipintong paghihiganti ni Katarina (Bing Loyzaga), at sa mas tumitinding na paghaharap nina Helena See (Susan Roces) at Edward Wong (Eddie Garcia) upang madesisyunan ang kaso.
 

Pakatutukan ang mas umiinit at umaatikabong eksena na paniguradong puno ng mga makapigil-hiningang kaganapan. Wag kaliligtaang panoorin ang kaabang-abang na mangyayari ngayong gabi sa Babaeng Hampaslupa, pagkatapos ng Willing Willie sa TV5!

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The All-New TV5's Batibot proves to be the most preferred show among kids

Classic children's show Batibot underscores its strong connection among modern-day kids audience as it continues to topple competition since it debuted last November 27.
 

Citing data from Nielsen Media Research, Batibot performed strongly last Saturday (March 5) in Mega Manila with 30.4% audience share among all people as compared to GMA-7's Art Angel with 22.8% audience share and ABS-CBN's Avatar the Legend of Aang with 19.7% audience share.
 

Moreover, throughout its 15-week run on TV, the all-new Batibot also proves to be the most preferred show among kids aged 2-12 years old in Mega Manila during its timeslot (Saturday at 8:30 to 9:00 am) with an average audience share of 31.5% audience share, leaving its rival programs far behind: GMA-7's 22.8% audience share and ABS-CBN's 21.1% audience share. This is according to Nielsen Media Research data from November 27 to March 5.
 

A decade after fruitful 18-year run on Philippine TV, the record holder as the most awarded and longest-running Filipino-produced children's show made a very impressive comeback late last year; capturing about a third of total viewers with 34% audience share on its pilot episode, more than double than that of ABS-CBN and GMA with both generating only less than a fifth each (17.6 % and 16.6% audience shares, respectively).
 

"These figures speak for what kind of programs kids of today wanted and, at the same time, needed. Our stronghold among the young audience continues to drive us to offer better and relevant kids' shows--case in point the return of Batibot," said Trina Ching, TV5's program manager.

This upcoming Saturdays, Batibot will kick off a four-week special to feature some of the highlights of the show.
 

Batibot was first introduced by the Philippine Children's Television Foundation, Inc. (PCTVF) in response to a demand for local educational program that would provide smart teaching tools for Filipino children.
 

After more than a decade we are trying our best to reach out to a new generation of children, introducing Batibot to them in a different time and media landscape, fully conscious of the fact that they have to make their own choices about what TV shows they enjoy. The ratings show parents are watching alongside their children. That is truly encouraging," shared Feny de los Angeles-Bautista, PCTVF executive director and producer of Batibot.
 

Catch Batibot every Saturday from 8:30 to 9:00 am with five-minute daily shorts at 9 am and 4 pm on TV5 Kids.

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Joseph the Artist hailed as Talentadong Pinoy’s Ultimate Talentado for 2011

The pride of Laguna, Joseph the Artist proclaimed as Talentadong Pinoy’s Ultimate Talentado of 2011.

The sand artist defeated his other 7 Hall of Famers like Beatbox Gor, The Believers, Newborn Divas, Sfazhiva, Zion Show, Fire Attraction, and RR Friends. And 1 wildcard pick, Belinda Adora’s Stepkids. Joseph the Artist act emerged as the greatest performer, the ultimate talentado.

Joseph the Artist has won one million pesos (P1M) cash, a 4-year college scholarship grant from the Immaculate Conception International (ICI) College, a brand-new Chevrolet Cruze car, and the privilege to be one of the country’s representatives to the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) this upcoming July 2011 in Hollywood, California.

Our deepest congratulations to Joseph the Artist and good luck on your future projects and performances. Your talent is really one-of-a-kind and truly a world class; there is no doubt about it. Cheers! : )

Watch the grand performance of Joseph the Artist below:

photo credits to Showbiznest Site

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“Sino ang Bumaril kay George Wong?” Babaeng Hampaslupa Text Promo

Somebody shot the rich and powerful Chinese businessman George Wong in the TV5 dramaserye Babaeng Hampaslupa.

Since several people in the life of the Wong patriarch have the motive to kill him, the upcoming episodes of the weeknight drama series will have the viewers guessing on who the real murderer is.

TV5 encourages viewers to text in their guesses for a chance to win P5,000 up to P50,000 in the "Sino ang Bumaril kay George Wong?" text promo.

To join, viewers can register by texting BH REG COMPLETE NAME/COMPLETE ADDRESS/AGE to 2929. Registration is free.

The five suspects to choose from are William (A), Katarina (B), Margaret (C), Charles (D), and Helena (E).

To take a guess and have a chance to win cash prizes, viewers should text BH LETTER OF CHOICE to 2929. P2.50 per text.

This promo is open to all Smart, Talk 'N Text, and Globe subscribers and will run from March 11, 2011 at 9:00pm to March 18, 2011 at 11:59 pm.

Courtesy of TV 5

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New kids’ craze Generator Rex premieres this weekend on TV5

Mula sa mga tao sa likod ng global phenomenon na Ben 10, hatid ng TV5 ang isa na naman hit animated series, ang Generator Rex, tuwing Sabado at Linggo, alas-onse ng umaga, simula Marso 5 sa TV5 Kids presents Cartoon Network. 

Samahan si Rex sa kanyang mga adventure upang puksain ang mga pesteng nanites na pumapasok sa katawan ng mga biktima at nagta-transform sa mga ito bilang monster o EVO (Exponentially Variegated Organism). Upang labanan ang masamang epekto ng mga nanites sa katawan ng mga tao, sumapi si Rex na isa ring EVO sa Providence, isang ahensya ng gobyernong naglalayong pigilin ang mga nanites na tuluyang maghari sa mundo. Dahil sa kanyang kakayahang gawing positibo ang masamang dulot ng mga nanites, tatanghalin si Rex na bayani sa kanyang panahon.

Samantala, maghanda na para sa REXploration contest, ang watch-and-win promong hatid ng TV5 Kids kung saan maaaring manalo ng super cool prizes ngayong Marso. Abangan ang Generator Rex simula ngayong weekend, alas-onse ng umaga mula sa istasyong mahal ng mga bata, TV5!

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