GMA-7's All New, All Original Primetime Shows for 2012

GMA-7 is proudly to presents their upcoming 3 new and original primetime series which are slated to premiere this first quarter of 2012.

First on the list is the reunion TV Series of Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann in “LEGACY”.

Joining Heart and Geoff in this fashion-series helmed by Jay Altajeros are Lovi Poe, Mike Tan, Sid Lucero and Alessandra de Rossi. This upcoming primetime drama series will premiere on January 16, replacing Marian Rivera's epicseries Amaya.

Next in line is “My Beloved”, featuring real-life sweethearts Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.

My Beloved will serve as their fifth team-up on television after Marimar, Dyesebel, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Tadyang and Endless Love. This much-awaited and highly anticipated reunion on primetime television of Marian & Dingdong will premiere on January 30.


Dennis Trillo is back in primetime! After his remarkable character as “Raul Marcelo” in the top rating afternoon drama series “Sinner or Saint”, the 30-year old award-winning actor gears up for his comeback in primetime via “Biritera”, a family-oriented drama series.

According to GMA-7, it will showcase unparalleled acting and incomparable singing ability that will surely be loved by pinoys all over the world. Dennis will be joined by Angelika dela Cruz and Glaiza de Castro. It will premiere on March replacing Munting Heredera.

For all Kapuso Viewers out there, Legacy, My Beloved and Biritera will definitely make your primetime TV viewing habit more exciting. Apir : )

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Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown Bares Top Ten Castaways

Expect a more intense game, strong alliances, and unexpected betrayals this December as Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown bares its top ten castaways aiming to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other to become the next Celebrity Sole Survivor!
 

With its pairing scheme already dropped in the game, there is no stopping this season's Survivor Philippines from further sizzling the night after the remaining castaways from the warring tribes of Moon goddess Bulan and Stars goddess Tala merged to form the tribe Apolaki, the Sun god.
 

The ten castaways - Chuckie Dreyfus, KC Montero, Gino dela Peña,Mara Yokohama, John Odulio, Stef Prescott, Maey Bautista, Betong Sumaya, Arnold Aninion and Arthur Solinap - were all surprised when host Richard Gutierrez, after ordering them to dig up a wooden cylinder each, announced the merging of the tribes.
 

The castaways, now all wearing green buffs, were treated to a merge  the castaways' favorite food including lechon, pizza, batchoy, chicken with pineapple, bacon cheeseburger, lasagna, spam and eggs, and kare-kare. Aside from the feast, the castaways were also surprised with a fire dance performance from Rachel Lobangco.
 

This Monday, get to know more of the Apolaki members as Survivorem> Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown relive the rollercoaster-ride journey of the top ten castaways - from their exciting first day on the island, to all the physical challenges, emotional struggles, unforgettable camp life, life-threatening experiences and even how they end up as one of the top ten castaways.
 

Will there be more betrayals and unexpected changes in alliance just like what happened to former Tala tribe when then castaway Carlo Gonzalez, who was made to believe he was safe going into the tribal council, got voted off at the font color last minute?
 

Catch the new moves and schemes as the top ten castaways try to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other to become the next Celebrity Sole Survivor beginning Monday on Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown after Munting Heredera on GMA Network.

text courtesy of GMA Network

photo from Survivor Philippines Facebook page

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'RnB Sistah' Krizza Neri is Protégé’s Grand Winner

Ang pride singer ng Cagayan de Oro, ‘RnB Sistah’ Krizza Neri ang itinanghal bilang First Ever Protégé Grand Winner!
 

Dumagundong ang Center Stage ng SM Mall of Asia kagabi, December 18 dahil sa pagpapakitang-gilas ng Top 3 Finalists ng Protégé na sina Krizza Neri, "Pop Sweetheart" Lirah Bermudez at "Singing Cinderella" Lovely Embuscado para sa final battle ng Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break.
 

Bigay-todo ang tatlo sa kanilang performances at pinatunayan sa lahat kung bakit sila ang naging Final 3. Dahil ito’y isang contest, isa lamang ang pwedeng manalo at tanghalin pinakabagong singing sensation ng bansa. At sa pagtatapos ng gabi, itinanghal na Grand Winner ang Protégé ni Aiza Siguerra na si Krizza Neri.
 

Bilang Grand Winner, naiuwi ni Krizza ang mga bonggang prizes na 1 milyong piso, 2-bedroom condo unit sa Suntrust Adriatico Gardens sa Maynila na nagkakahalaga ng 3-milyong piso, 4-year scholarship grant mula sa STI College at 5-year contract with GMA Artist Center.
 

Samantala, ang Texters’ Choice and Skyflakes Biggest Break Award ay parehong nakamit ng Davaoeñang si Lovely Embuscado (Jaya‘s Protégé).
 

Kung tutuusin, walang umuwing luhaan sa tatlong finalists. Kagaya ni Krizza, makakatanggap rin ng 4-year scholarship grant mula sa STI College at 5-year contract with GMA Artist Center sina Lovely at Lirah Bermudez ng Iloilo (Janno’s Protégé).
 

Congrats sa’yo Krizza! : ) P.S. Nakalimutan ko pa lang i-add na nag-TRENDING si Krizza kagabe sa twitter. Take note. Hindi lamang sa Pilipinas kundi Worldwide. San Ka Pa?? Congrats ulit!

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Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera Reunite in GMA-7’s Upcoming Primetime Series ‘My Beloved’

GMA Network happily announces that no other than Philippine television's primetime queen Marian Rivera will be the leading lady of Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming series "My Beloved."
 

Fans of the real and reel couple have long been clamouring for another television project together. Hence, the Kapuso management is granting their request. Since the launch of their last project in April 2010, the showbiz royal couple will once again grace the boobtube together and bring another truly memorable experience on primetime.
 

The strong loveteam of Dingdong and Marian has been tried and tested in past television hits like Marimar, Dyesebel, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang and Endless Love.
 

"My Beloved" is a very romantic soap with a riveting love story set to launch first quarter of next year. The producers are confident that this will be the much-awaited television project in 2012.

text courtesy of GMA Network

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Panday 2's Grand Launch on Party Pilipinas ‘1XMAS’ this Sunday

Christmas is definitely in the air as Asia's Party Capital, Party Pilipinas, goes all out in celebrating the yuletide season! 
 

It's a back-to-back treat from Metro Manila Film Fest entries Panday 2 and Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
 

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow's Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, and Dennis Trillo join the celebration in one romantic musical number.
 

Marian Rivera, Kris Bernal, and Iza Calzado together with Alden Richards, Jake Vargas plus Senator Bong Revilla and many others bring the excitement a notch higher in Panday 2's Grand Launch! Ely Buendia with Pupil performs the much-awaited flick's original theme song.
 

Rachelle Ann Go gives an encore performance of her critically acclaimed portrayal of Ariel in the Little Mermaid--live on the Party Pilipinas stage.
 

VOX pays homage to the year's most-awarded breakthrough hit maker Adele, led by the 24th Awit Awards' recipient of the Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist Trophy--RnB Princess, Kyla!
 

Dingdong Dantes, Jennylyn Mercado, and Ogie Alcasid will share the spotlight with PROTÉGÉ'S final three contenders Lirah, Krizza, and Lovely.
 

Sayaw Pilipinas fuses rock and roll and hip hop in one exhilarating dance production spot. Sam, Rochelle, Chloe, Michelle, and Jennylyn join forces with the Sexbomb in one bewitching sexy Santa treat.
 

All these and many more surprises as the number 1 network celebrates with 100 voices and 100 stars in 1XMAS...Party Pilipinas, December 18, 2011.

Courtesy of GMA Network

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Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago will topbill GMA-7's 'Spooky Nights Presents: Perya'

Itotodo ng  Spooky Nights ang pananakot sa huli nitong episode sa taong 2011 kasama ang mag-asawang Raymart Santiago at Claudine Barretto pati na rin ang Magic Palayok child star na si Angeli Nicole Sanoy.
 

Maganda ang taong 2011 para sa horror program at patuloy itong nangunguna sa time slot nito tuwing Sabado nang gabi. Nitong Disyembre 3 at 10, nakapagtala ang  Spooky Nights ng karampatang 29.7% at 29.9% household audience shares sa Mega Manila ayon sa overnight data ng Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
 

Ngayong Sabado, siguradong pakakaabangan din ng mga manonood ang  Spooky Nights Presents: Perya. Sa isang maliit na perya nagaganap ang kwentong ito tungkol sa dalawang malungkot na taong muling nakatuklas sa kahulugan ng Pasko matapos makilala ang isang ulila.
 

Marami nang nanlokong lalaki kay Jackie (Claudine) kaya sinisikap niyang magdamit-lalaki upang hindi na siya maligawan pa. Sa kabilang banda, ang kaibigan niyang si Jilmer (Raymart) ay palagi ring sawi sa pag-ibig dahil sinasamantala ng mga babae ang kanyang kabaitan.
 

Makikilala ni Jackie si Alice dahil sa isang insidente sa peryang kanyang pinapamahalaan. Nang malaman niyang ulila na ito, nagdesisyon agad si Jackie na kupkupin ang bata kahit tutol si Jilmer at nag-aalalang baka kasama si Alice sa sindikato.
 

Ang hindi alam nina Jackie at Jilmer, mas nakakatakot pa sa sindikato si Alice dahil nababalot ng kadiliman ang nakaraan nito. Sadyang desperado sa pagmamahal ng magulang ang bata at nagiging psychotic obsession na niya ito, dahilan upang tapusin niya ang sinumang bumigo sa kanya. Matatakasan pa ba siya nina Jackie at Jilmer ngayong nakapasok na siya sa kanilang buhay?
 

Kasama sina Mel Kimura at Tom Olivar, ang  Spooky Nights Presents: Perya ay pinagtulungang likhain nina Direktor Uro Q. Dela Cruz at Headwriter Senedy Que.
 

Huwag palampasin ang huling handog ng Spooky Nights sa taong 2011 pagkatapos ng Manny Many Prizesngayong Sabado sa GMA-7.

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Protégé: The Final Battle – Who Will Get the Big Break as the Next Singing Sensation? Is it Krizza, Lirah or Lovely?

After weeks of live performances and nerve-wracking elimination nights, Krizza Neri, Lirah Bermudez and Lovely Embuscado are headed for the Grand Finals of GMA-7's hit reality singing search, Protégé.
 

Following the elimination of Jensen Teñoso and Nomer Limatog, Jr., the competition is now down to the Top 3 finalists who will compete to clinch the much coveted prizes in the program's finale on Sunday, December 18 to be held at the Centerstage of SM Mall of Asia.
 

It's an all-female finals competition and Krizza, Lirah and Lovely are all set to showcase their best performances in front of the judges and televiewers in the Final Battle at the live results show. This is their final chance to deliver a winning act along with their respective celebrity mentors as the public and the judges will decide who deserves to take home the crown.
 

From the time when Protégé started, the three female finalists have emerged as strong and popular contenders armed with active and staunch supporters who have cheered for them throughout the entire run of the competition.

Only one mentor-protégé tandem will be proclaimed champion and it will definitely be a thrilling and extreme battle. Who will shine the most in the final performance night?
 

Catch the grand showdown of the Top 3 finalists in Protégé: The Final Battle this coming Sunday, December 18, right after Kap's Amazing Stories on GMA.

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'Bubble Gang' Will Showcase the Wittiest and Funniest Gags and Segments this Friday

The multi-awarded gag show in the country, Bubble Gang, will let you feel that Christmas is really in the air. This Friday, December 16, Bubble Gang showcases the wittiest and funniest gags and segments.

Bubble Gang joins the fast evolving technology trends as it shows a variety of situations which will demonstrate how technology is changing the style of singing Christmas carols—the high-tech way.

Kapuso stars Dennis Trillo, Ynah Asistio and JC Tiuseco sure to capture the viewers’ hearts this Christmas season as they join the BG barkada in giving every Kapuso a good laugh this Friday night.

Do you believe in Santa Claus and his existence? Either way, Bubble Gang will show a sketch of a man who unravels the story of Santa Claus and why he believes on his existence.

Meanwhile, the cutest sister-tandem Cheche and Bureche attend the Misa de Gallo, will their wit and undeniable charm capture the attention of other churchgoers?

Catch the longest running gag show in the country, Bubble Gang, this Friday after Inside Protégé on GMA 7.

Press Statement from GMA Network

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Marian Rivera will Stun Viewers on Party Pilipinas 'Holidays'

This Sunday, Party Pilipinas will get every Kapuso into the spirit of the holidays with Party Pilipinas Holidays! From big stars that will grace the stage for the first time to stellar acts by Kapuso artists, lots of performances are definitely waiting to be unwrapped.
 

Like a brand new gift, viewers will witness the arrival of Kyla as she returns to the stage as a married woman.
 

The Sayaw Pilipinas crew will definitely rock the stage to the hits of the new millennium, and a big surprise from sexy birthday celebrants Sam Pinto and Mark Herras awaits everyone. Also celebrating her birthday is a woman who has recently brought pride to the country, Ms. World First Princess, Gwendolyn Ruais.
 

Marian Rivera is also set to stun viewers as she shows just how girls like her intend to run the world. Also having their intense moment on stage this Sunday are the Final 5 finalists of Protégé.
 

The battle on the Cypher dance floor will also be more intense this week with the winners from the high school level of the Skechers Dance Battle 7, Terpsichore.
 

And possibly the best gift waiting to be unwrapped is a surprise performance by Mrs. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo together with Ogie Alcasid. Hubby Ryan will also make a special appearance on the show.
 

See all these exciting gifts unwrapped on Sunday, December 11, only on Party Pilipinas Holidays!

text courtesy of GMA Network

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Protégé’s Krizza, Lira, Lovely, Jensen, and Nomer: Who Will Emerge as the Final Three?

Two more mentor-protégé tandems ended their stint in the country's phenomenally hit singing superstar search as five contenders remain to vie for the most desired title at stake in the grand finale of Protégé.
 

Mentor Jay-R and protégé Kenneth Monico from Cabanatuan and Mentor Rey Valera and protégé SO WAT singing group from Pampanga were axed in last Sunday's elimination night as the two lowest vote-getters.
 

Now, the tension and excitement are building up as the competition is trimmed down to five remaining protégés: Krizza Neri from Cagayan De Oro; Jensen Teñoso from Batangas; Lirah Bermudez from Iloilo; Nomer Limatog, Jr from Cebu and Lovely Embuscado from Davao.
 

With only two weeks to go before the grand finale, all five are keeping their fingers crossed as only three will remain for the much awaited Protégé Showdown where only one mentor-protégé tandem will be proclaimed the ultimate champion.
 

The Top 5 protégés will have to step up their showmanship and prove to everyone they can hit the notes and pull off solid and effortless performances as they climb their way to the finals night.
The pressure rises as each contestant is tasked to select the "Song of Your Life" for the most crucial and final elimination night happening this Sunday in the live gala. Who among the remaining five protégés deserve to be part of the Top 3?
 

Witness as the last elimination round of Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break unfolds this Sunday night on the Live Gala after Kap's Amazing Stories on GMA-7.

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GMA-7 Topped November 2011 National TV Ratings, based on Nielsen data

Nationwide ratings winner GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) further hiked its lead in television ratings versus competitors ABS-CBN and TV5 from October to November, according to broadcast industry’s most trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
 

Based on full November data (November 27 to 30 based on overnight readings), GMA remained the number one free-to-air television channel with 37.5 total day average household audience share points, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 29.3 points by an imposing 8.2 points; and much higher than TV5’s 15.
 

GMA was notably the only TV station that grew its total day household audience share performance across all areas this November relative to the previous month.
 

Based on an estimated five viewers per household, GMA’s margins translate to almost 1.5 million more viewers from all over the country over ABS-CBN; and 4.2 million more viewers over TV5.
 

In the list of overall top 30 programs, GMA’s programs outnumbered ABS-CBN’s. There were 16 Kapuso programs in the list with the historic boxing special Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship clinching the top spot.
 

GMA especially made remarkable nationwide ratings performance in both daytime and afternoon blocks, where it left behind competitors by double digit margins.
 

In Urban Luzon, which houses 77 percent of total television households nationwide, GMA hit 41.3 total day audience share points, higher than ABS-CBN’s 25 by 16.3 points; and ahead of TV5’s 15.5 by 25.8 points.
 

The margins translate to 2.3 million more viewers from the said area attuned to GMA over ABS-CBN; and 3.7 million more viewers over TV5.
 

In the Kapuso bailiwick Mega Manila, which comprises 58 percent of total television households nationwide, GMA registered 42.2 share points, 18.9 points ahead of ABS-CBN’s 23.3 points; 25.8 points away from TV5’s 16.4 points.
 

The figures translate to GMA having two million more viewers over ABS-CBN; and 2.8 million more viewers over TV5.
 

There were 21 GMA programs in the list of overall top 30 programs in Urban Luzon; while 22 GMA programs made it to the same list in Mega Manila. The Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship led all programs in both rosters. In the top 10 list, GMA almost made a clean sweep with eight entries in Mega Manila, and seven in Urban Luzon.
 

Other GMA programs that showed consistent performance in both areas include the longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga, banner newscast 24 Oras, primetime shows Amaya, Iglot, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, and Munting Heredera.
 

The Nielsen TV Audience Measurement used by GMA is used by 21 companies including two other local networks, namely, TV5 and Solar Entertainment; Faulkner Media; CBN Asia; 13 advertising agencies and three regional clients. On the other hand, ABS-CBN is the only major local TV network reportedly subscribing to Kantar Media, formerly known as TNS.
 

In Mega Manila alone, the Nielsen TV Audience Measurement has a sample size of 880 homes as compared to Kantar Media’s 770 homes. Nationwide, Nielsen has a total sample size of 2,005 homes compared to the lower sample size of 1,370 utilized by Kantar Media.

courtesy of GMA Network

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A Grand Hero's Welcome for Manny Pacquiao this Saturday on 'Manny Many Prizes'

GMA-7's Manny Many Prizes has prepared a grand hero's welcome this Saturday, November 26, for its host Manny Pacquiao after successfully defending his World Welterweight title against Juan Manuel Marquez.
 

The show promises to be nothing short of spectacular as it features appearances by the brightest Kapuso stars.
 

Manny's co-hosts Paolo Contis, Rhian Ramos, Gladys Guevarra, Onyok Velasco, Pekto and Moymoy Palaboy are also set to celebrate with Pacman as they excitedly welcome him back to the show.
 

Meanwhile, as his way of giving back to his Filipino supporters, Manny will give away even bigger cash prizes to this week's lucky winners. Know who will emerge as this week's luck winners in Boxingalong, Pacquiao-one, Pacquiao-win, and Easy Manny.
 

Even home viewers will have a chance at winning just by watching the show.
 

Be one with Manny Many Prizes in welcoming the People's Champ this Saturday. The victory celebration will be held at the GMA Network Drive, and will air live after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA Sabado Star Power.

courtesy of GMA Network

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A Big Twist will be Revealed on 'Protégé' this Sunday

Gear up for another exciting musical spectacle as the remaining Protégés rock the stage this Sunday (November 20) while performing OPM songs that depict the very essence of Pinoy Pride in an epic battle for the Final 5 slots.
 

The six remaining protégés who will share the stage with featured artists from the country's elite roster of music acts are Lovely Embuscado from Davao; Krizza Neri from Cagayan De Oro; SO WAT singing group from Pampanga; Jensen Teñoso from Batangas; Kenneth Monico from Cabanatuan; and Lirah Bermudez from Iloilo.
 

Meanwhile, the eliminated protégés--Nomer, Denise, Samantha and Rosalyn return to give us an upbeat production number.
 

Witness the exciting comeback of Eula Valdez as she continues her stint as guest judge on the fifth elimination night.
 

What's more, the Final six protégés are in for a big surprise because the biggest twist ever seen on the live gala will be revealed!
 

Don't miss as the 5th elimination round of Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break unfolds this Sunday night (November 20) on the Live Gala after Kap's Amazing Stories on GMA-7.

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Regine and Ogie's Son will be introduced to the Public this Sunday on 'Party Pilipinas'

Party Pilipinas stands tall this Sunday (November 20) as it presents an episode aptly called Proud Ako!
 

Singer-songwriter and proud father, Ogie Alcasid, debuts a special song for his and Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez' newborn son, Nathaniel James Velasquez-Alcasid.  Meet baby Nate as the couple introduces him to the public for the first time.
 

Crowned beauty Gwendoline Ruais will captivate once more in a special performance to celebrate her fresh win as 2011 Miss World First Princess.  Solenn Heussaff, Rhian Ramos, Lovi Poe, Sarah Lahbati, and Heart Evangelista are also expected to share the stage for a sweet, sexy, sultry treat.
 

Beaming with Pinoy pride, Ogie, Janno Gibbs, Dingdong Dantes, Jay-R, Dennis Trillo, and 2011 Aliw Award's Outstanding Male Performer, and birthday boy Gian Magdangal render OPM hits. 
 

La Diva is also gearing up for a bash as Jonalyn Viray also celebrates her birthday and Aliw award win for Best Performance by a Female.  Joining the ranks of Aliw awardees as Best Male and Female Teen Performers are Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose who are expected to bring kilig moments for their fans. 
 

And it gets sweeter as the 'Next Gen' showbiz royalties perform with Arkin Magalona and Leana. Also, the 'Keso Boys' come together for Steven Silva's birthday. 
 

The battle for the big break continues as the six remaining Protégés team up with Party Pilipinas artists for a set of duets you never thought possible.  Protégé Mentor Jaya leads a lineup of powerful female vocalists in 'VOX.'
 

Looking for some fresh music to dance to? Aljur Abrenica and XLR8 will give you just that.  In the mood for sexy dancing? Sam Pinto and the girls are ready for you.  Still want that good old hip-hop vibe?  'Sayaw Pilipinas' crew got it covered! 
 

Party Pilipinas "Proud Ako!" airs this Sunday, November 20, at 12 noon on GMA-7.

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Claudine Barretto and Dennis Trillo Topbill GMA-7's 'Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro'

Tila nag-enjoy ang dramatic actors na sina Claudine Barretto at Dennis Trillo sa kanilang nakaraang stints sa “Spooky Nights”. Sa Sabado, nagbabalik sila sa naturang programa para sa susunod nitong hardcore horror feature na pinamagatang “Kalaro”.
 

Kasama ang Munting Heredera child stars na sina Mona Louise Rey at Migs Cuaderno, ang “Kalaro” ay tungkol sa isang amang naghahangad na makuha ang loob ng kanyang anak matapos ang hiwalayan nila ng kanyang asawa. Kaya lang, bubulabugin sila ng dalawang kaluluwang nagnanais na isama sila sa kabilang buhay.
 

Habang nasa ibang bansa ang asawang hiniwalayan, pagkakataon na ni Chris (Dennis) na ma-solo at makasama ang anak na si Clark (Migs). Kaya lang, mukhang si Chris lamang ang masaya dito dahil ayaw ng bata sa kanya at sa bago niyang tirahan – isang unit sa sixth floor ng isang misteryosong condominium.
 

Naiinip si Clark dahil bukod sa ang ama ang kasama niya roon, mukhang walang ibang bata sa kanilang floor at wala siyang makalaro. Buti na lamang, nakilala niya ang batang si Ena (Mona) na nakatira sa katabing condo unit at madali silang naging magkalaro.

Samantala, si Chris naman ay napapaisip dahil sa mga kakaibang pangyayari sa condo simula nang makilala niya ang ina ni Ena na si Lara (Claudine).
 

Lingid sa kaalaman nina Chris at Carl, may bumabalot na misteryo kina Lara at Ena at may kinalaman ito sa kanilang mag-ama.
 

Isang nakakatakot at heartbreaking na kwento ng mag-ama ang handog nina Direktor Uro Q. Dela Cruz at Headwriter Senedy Que sa “Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro”.
 

Ang “Spooky Nights” ay napapanood tuwing Sabado, pagkatapos ng Manny Many Prizes sa GMA-7.

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Maureen Seo of 'Big Thing' Becomes First Female President of South Korea

Viewers have been anticipating Maureen Seo’s (Ko Hyun Jung) emergence as the first female president of South Korea in GMA-7’s “Big Thing”.
 

As the primetime Koreanovela nears its finale, a lot of good things happen to the life of Maureen. After the stressful campaign period, the betrayal of her allies and the debate with her political rival, Victor Kang (Cha In Pyo), Maureen has finally seized the success she has been longing to achieve.
 

This week, “Big Thing” features the historical inauguration of the first female president and the first kiss she shares with her supportive boyfriend Edward Ha (Kwon Sang Woo). Viewers will definitely be inspired and will surely fall in love with these scenes!
 

However, these happenings also lead to the many changes and bigger challenges in Maureen’s life. Can she fulfill her responsibilities as president? Will her relationship with her son and with Edward remain strong? And will Victor ever accept defeat?
 

Be amazed and be moved by the remaining scenes of this Koreanovela that tackles the dangerous but exciting life of politicians. Stay hooked until its finale on November 24.
 

“Big Thing" airs Mondays to Thursdays after Time Of My Life on GMA-7’s Telebabad.

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GMA-7's Danserye 'Time Of My Life' Now On Its Final Week

An overflow of dance and emotions awaits viewers in the last week of GMA-7's danserye Time Of My Life.
 

On Monday (November 14), the primetime drama series revisits its first big dance scene when it premiered last July. In the said scene, Lisa (Jean Garcia) announces her retirement as Dancing Queen. But an accident happened on stage, which placed both Shane (Kris Bernal) and Zaira (LJ Reyes) in critical condition. Will this event help reveal or further conceal the truth that Shane is Lisa and Fred's (Raymond Bagatsing) long-lost daughter?
 

And even as the drama series nears its finale, Martha (Cherie Gil) is not giving up on making Lisa's life miserable. This time, she connives with Zaira to create more problems for both Lisa and Shane.

Viewers are also excited to know what will happen to Fred and Lisa's love story as well as Shane's choice between Patrick (Mark Herras) and Jason (Roco Nacino). Will Fred and Lisa still have their chance even if the latter is still married to Gregory (Emilio Garcia)?  And who has really captured Shane's heart--Patrick, whom she loved first, or Jason, whom she also holds dear to her heart?
 

Even the show's fans are torn between the two good-looking dancers. In the Facebook page of Time Of My Life, supporters of both Patrick and Jason are very much active. Some say that Shane should end up with Patrick because he is her first love. Others prefer Jason because he has been in love with her since the beginning.
 

Jive with the Time Of My Life cast until their huling hataw on Friday, November 18. Time Of My Life airs before Big Thing from Monday to Thursday and before Bubble Gang on Friday on GMA-7 Telebabad.

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Sarah Lahbati’s ‘Kokak’ Hits Philippine’s Afternoon Block Starting November 14

A discovery of GMA-7's reality artista search, Starstruck, Sarah Lahbati transforms into a lead star in the TV adaptation of Ruben Marcelino's comic series, Kokak.
 

Beginning November 14, Sarah's beauty graces GMA-7's Afternoon Prime block in her first starring role as Kara, a woman who becomes a frog when her feet get wet at night and goes back to being human when morning comes.
 

Despite such curse, Kara captivates two men portrayed by princely Kapuso actors, TJ Trinidad and JC Tiuseco. Carl (TJ) is the first male that Kara sees and falls in love with while Roco (JC) is a small-time crook who later becomes a martyr for the young woman's love.
 

The story of Kokak begins with the love of Kara's parents, Renato (Gary Estrada) and Angela (Jessa Zaragoza). Although they are about to have their baby, Renato's ex-girlfriend, Vicky (Angelika Dela Cruz), cannot accept that she has lost the man she loves to someone else. Thus, she commits suicide.
 

Veronica (Deborah Sun) and Carlito, Vicky's mother and brother, are devastated by her unexpected death. Thus, when she discovers the reason behind Vicky's suicide, Veronica decides to avenge her daughter. Coming from a family of witches, Veronica curses Renato and makes him lose his sanity. She also uses a hex on the pregnant Angela and leaves her in a pond full of frogs.
 

After the incident, Angela has not seen Renato again and she thinks that he has purposely left her. With her Tya Berta (Ms. Caridad Sanchez), she decides to continue her pregnancy and raise her child all by herself.
 

Soon, Angela gives birth to a beautiful baby girl and names her Kara. The baby seems normal until Angela bathes her and realizes that Veronica's curse transforms her into a frog! When the whole town hears about Angela's monstrous baby, she and Tya Berta leave to reside in the middle of a secluded forest. There, Kara's secret is hidden and safe from judgmental people.
 

Kara grows up not seeing any other people than her mom and Tya Berta. She is also unaware that there are male human beings. Angela forbids Kara to leave the forest and tells her that there are dangerous monsters outside.

Although contented with her mom's love, Kara feels that there is more to the world than just the forest. One day, she decides to defy her mother's instructions, goes to the border of the forest and finds Carl, the first man she has ever seen. Despite her fears, Kara approaches Carl to help him because he is badly wounded. Meanwhile, Carl perceives Kara as a beautiful forest goddess who helps him.
 

After helping Carl, Kara returns home happily because of her discovery. She has fallen in love with the wounded man and she hopes to see him again. However, when Kara goes back to the edge of the forest, some townsmen see her and lust over her. They chase Kara until her feet get wet and she transforms into a frog.
 

Soon, the townsmen discover Kara's house in the middle of the forest and set it on fire. She, her mom and Tya Berta try to flee but they get separated in the process. Kara then accidentally rides a bus and goes to Manila for the first time. There, she meets the siblings Roco and Rafa (Frencheska Farr) and becomes friends with them.
 

Will Kara survive now that she is out in the world for the first time? Will she be reunited with her mother? What if fate surprisingly brings Carl and Kara's path's together? Will Carl still accept her if he discovers that she is the daughter of the man who hurt his dear sister, Vicky?
 

Join Kara as she fights her curse and the conflicts brought about by her parents' past and unveil an unusual beauty that springs from a brave heart.
 

Kokak also stars Vaness Del Moral as Elizabeth, Carl's girlfriend, and Ervic Vijandre as Borge, Carl's best friend.
 

The creative team of Kokak consists of Creative Director Jun Lana, Afternoon Prime Head Roy Iglesias, Creative Consultant Des Garbes-Severino, Headwriter Dode Cruz, writers Mitchicko Yamamoto, Ronalyn Sales, Luningning Ribay and brainstormers Gilda Olvidado, Denoy Navarro-Punio and Obet Villela. Production is supervised by: GMA VP for Drama, Lilybeth G. Rasonable; AVP for Drama, Redgie Acuña-Magno; and Program Manager Helen Rose S. Sese with Executive Producer Joy Lumboy.
 

Directed by Ricky Davao, Ruben Marcelino's Kokak begins airing on November 14 after Eat Bulaga on GMA-7's Afternoon Prime.Ito ang Drama.
 

Kokak can also be seen in the US and Canada , Middle East and Asia Pacific starting November 16 on GMA Pinoy TV.

Courtesy of GMA 7

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Pepito and Elsa Prepare for their Baby's Christening in 'Pepito Manaloto' this Sunday

When Elsa (Manilyn Reynes) experienced ‘Post-Partum Depression’ last week, Pepito Manaloto exerted his best efforts to make her feel that she is the most beautiful and most important girl in his life.
 

This Sunday, Pepito and Elsa will be very busy in preparing for the baptism of their newly born baby, Clarissa. The couple will start the preparation by listing numerous godparents who will serve as second parents and who will also take part in guiding the baby while growing up.
 

As the event draws nearer, they will trim down the list of the Clarissa’s godparents. Because of the demanding preparations for the baby’s christening, they’ll forget to include their good friend Maricar (Carmina Villarroel) as one of the godparents.
 

How will Carmina feel about this? Will it affect the friendship between the couple and Maricar?
 

This week’s guests Ara Mina, Diana Zubiri, John Regala, Mitch Valdez and Odette Khan will also be part of the Christening of Pepito’s baby.
 

Catch the funny happenings and valuable lessons on CMMA’s Best Comedy Show Pepito Manaloto this Sunday, after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA.

courtesy of GMA Network

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'Amaya' and 'Philippine Treasures' Recognized for Showcasing Philippine Jewelry Heritage

GMA's top-rating epicserye Amaya and the Public Affairs documentary special Philippine Treasures were recognized recently by the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc., an organization composed of 135 jewellers in Meycauayan, Bulacan, for the promotion of the country's rich jewelry-making heritage.
 

Top-billed by Marian Rivera, Amaya, is an epic series set in the pre-colonial era of Philippine History. Apart from Filipino customs and traditions, the series also features native Filipino costumes and jewelries patterned after the popular designs of the era. Most of the jewelries used in the series were crafted by jewellers from Meycauayan, Bulacan.
 

Philippine Treasures, on the other hand, is a documentary special that showcased the Philippines' rich historical and cultural heritage, particularly the country's priceless artifacts.
 

"Recognitions like this inspire us to make our programs not only more appealing to our audience but also more educational while at the same time entertaining," said Senior Program Manager Cheryl Ching-Sy, who received the plaque for Amaya. "We are thankful to the Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association for making us the first entertainment program to be awarded by their organization," she added.
 

Philippine Treasures host Mel Tiangco received the recognition on behalf of the program.
 

"Isa sa mga mithiin ng programang Philippine Treasures ang palaganapin ang appreciation ng sambayanan sa mga yaman ng ating bansa," Tiangco said.
 

Philippine Treasures aired on September 11 on GMA's Sunday Night Box Office (SNBO), while Amaya airs weeknights after 24 Oras. Due to its successful run, the epicserye was extended until January 2012.

courtesy of GMA Network Center

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