'The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin' Grosses P318.49-M in 3 Weeks, 'Aswang' Hits P29-M in 2 Weeks

The comedy film “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” successfully breaks the box office record of the adult-drama movie “No Other Woman”.
 

As of November 13, the Vice Ganda starrer grossed P318.49 million on its 3rd week of showing in 110 theaters nationwide making the comedy film the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time and the first one to reach the P300 million mark! Wow!
 

The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin has broken the outstanding tickets sales of current leader “No Other Woman” amounting P276 million. Both films are co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films. In fact, the comedy film also surpassed the record (here in the Phil.) of the foreign film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ which had a box-office gross of P295.96-M.

TOP 5-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of November 13, 2011)

1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Praybeyt Benjamin – P318.49-M (3 weeks)
3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
4. No Other Woman – P276.8-M
5. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M

 

 

Meanwhile, the horror pinoy film from Regal films, “Aswang” starring Lovi Poe earns P29 million in 2 weeks. The film is now on 15th place in the list of Highest-Grossing Pinoy Films for 2011.

HIGHEST-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011
 (As of November 13, 2011)

1. The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin - P318.49-M (3 weeks)
2. No Other Woman – P276.80M
3. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
4. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
5. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
6. Bulong – P67.27M
7. Temptation Island – P60-M
8. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
9. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
11. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P37.46M
12. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P32.28-M
13. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
14. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
15. Aswang - P29-M (2 weeks)
16. My Neighbor’s Wife – P27.56M
17. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
18. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
19. Tumbok – P10.53M
20. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig – P5.5M
21. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
22. Thelma – P1.35M

photo credit: 1st pic: Star Cinema and Viva Films, 2nd pic: Regal Films

source: Box-Office Mojo

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'The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin' Hits P270 Million on 2nd Week

The comedy flick of Star Cinema and Viva Films “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” starring Vice Ganda is on track to become the highest-grossing Pinoy movie of all time for hitting a whopping P 270,464,053 million in just two weeks time only.

Not once… But twice! Star Cinema and Viva Films strike once again in box office record this year!  After the significant tickets sales of their previous film “No Other Woman” amounting P276 million, their latest film offering titled “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” is not just only doing well in the box-office but also on track to break the record of No Other Woman and be the 1st Pinoy film in the history to reach the P300 million mark.

As of November 6, the said comedy film earns P270 Million on its 2nd week screening in 140 theaters. This is according to the latest figures released by Box Office Mojo for the period Nov. 2-6 (Click here to see the complete figures for last weekend). It only needs P7 million to break the record established by the drama film, No Other Woman in order to be the top-grossing Pinoy movie of all time. Kayang-kaya di ba? 

Now on its 3rd week, the Vice Ganda starrer should earn an additional P30 million in order to be the very first Filipino movie in the history of Philippine Cinema to achieve the P300 million box office status. If this will be going to happen, The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin will outshine the P295.96-M earnings (here in the Phil.) of the Hollywood film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” making the comedy movie at no. 2  in the list of Top-Grossing Films in the Philippines for 2011.

But there is a previous report that the comedy flick has already reached the outstanding box-office sales of P300 million earnings. Wow! Unkabogable ka talaga Vice Ganda!

HIGHEST-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011
 (As of November 6, 2011)

1. No Other Woman – P276.80M
2. The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin - P270.46M
3. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
4. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
5. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
6. Bulong – P67.27M
7. Temptation Island – P60-M
8. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
9. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
11. Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi – P37.46M
12. Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington – P32.28-M
13. Tween Academy: Class of 2012 – P32.23M
14. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
15. My Neighbor’s Wife – P27.56M
16. Way Back Home – P25.78-M
17. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
18. Tumbok – P10.53M
19. Ikaw ang Pag-ibig – P5.5M
20. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
21. Thelma – P1.35M

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Vice Ganda is Funny, Fierce and Fabulous on Inside Showbiz October 2011 Issue

Unkabogable Comedian Vice Ganda is on the cover of Inside Showbiz’ October 2011 issue.
 

The said pinoy showbiz magazine describes their latest cover artist in triple “F” - Funny, Fierce and Fabulous which justly we loved about Vice. The hilarious and hardworking Kapamilya TV host gets serious and opens up about his humble beginnings, his straight past, and being hated by his brother when he came out of the closet.
 

Aside with Vice Ganda, the October 2011 issue of Inside Showbiz also featured Fil-Canadian YouTube sensation Maria Aragon, 1:43 Boys as the K-Pop wannabes? and a scene stealers at the 2011 Star Magic Ball.

Also, the magazine has an inside news about the rumored of moving back to ABS-CBN by Kapuso Star Heart Evangelista.

Plus Kim Chiu, Maricar Reyes and other Stylish Stars.

Be sure to grab a copy of Inside Showbiz Magazine October 2011 issue available in leading magazine stands nationwide for only P90.00.

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‘Praybeyt Benjamin’ Starring Vice Ganda - Movie Poster and Full Trailer Released

Unkabogable Comedian Vice Ganda is back on the big screen! Star Cinema and Viva Films proudly to released their another upcoming movie offering this last quarter of 2011.
 

“Praybeyt Benjamin” is Vice Ganda‘ follow-up comedy movie after the huge success of his launching film titled “Petrang Kabayo” last year.
 

Also starring in the comedy movie are Jimmy Santos, DJ Durano, Carlos Agassi, Kean Cipriano, Dennis Padilla, Vandolph, Nikki Valdez, Derek Ramsay, and Eddie Garcia!
 

Helmed by the Comedy Box-Office Director Wenn Deramas, “Praybeyt Benjamin” opens in theaters nationwide on October 12, 2011.
 

Are we looking for the third pinoy mainstream film to reach the P100 million mark at the box-office for 2011 after “Catch Me I’m In Love” and “In The Name of Love"? What do you think??

Watch the full trailer here:

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Vice Ganda, K- Brosas, & Jon Avila- Comedy Knockout concert live in The Grove Anaheim California this Sept.4!

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TWO SHOW TIME IN THIS EVENT: 5PM AND 8:30PM

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Vice Ganda, K- Brosas, & Jon Avila- Comedy Knockout concert live in Cache Creek Casino Resort this Sept.3!

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WATCH HERE: Gandang Gabi Vice 7/31 Episode (Replay)

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Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman, & Enchong Dee- Gandang Gabi Vice 7/31 Episode!- Teaser (VIDEO)

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Kathryn, Julia, Erich on Gandang Gabi Vice July 24 Episode!- Teaser

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Bigating talaga ang mga guests ng Gandang Gabi Vice! Abangan this Sunday July 24... Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Erich Gonzales, Jugs and Teddy ang makakasama ninyo sa tawanan.

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Vice Ganda show in Doha, Qatar went smoothly after negative media reports!

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DOHA, QATAR: Filipino comedian and TV host, Vice Ganda, who staged two shows here last evening, told the audience he was scared to come to Doha after reports of anger among citizens here appeared in sections of the media.

Ganda, though said in a lighter vein, that he agreed to come only after the organisers assured him that nothing untoward would happen.

“I was really scared to come due to negative media reports,” the artiste said in Tagalog, the lingua franca of the Philippines.

There was confusion at the beginning of the show which started off around 4.30pm as word was out that non-Filipinos would not be let in even though many Filipinas, particularly, could be seen queuing up at the gate of the hall with their non-Filipino husbands and companions.

The organizers denied later that the show was not open to non-Filipinos. A highlight was the presence of heavily-built, muscular bodyguards near the stage.

Some five bodyguards, from private security services, could be seen near the stage mainly to prevent people from the audience approach Ganda and other artistes. The organizers looked a bit worried when three men dressed in the Qatari attire were seen near the venue, as media reports earlier suggested that there was anger in the largely conservative Qatari community over the arrival of Ganda here because of he being homo.

Writing on several local social networking sites a number of citizens had expressed anger and called on the authorities not to allow the comedian into the country.

Some commentators had threatened that they would attend the show to protest since his presence meant an insult to Qatari customs and traditions.

However, it later turned out that those dressed in the Qatari attire were not protestors and likely have been plainclothes policemen.

What was unusual at both the shows held at the same venue (a prominent five-star hotel) was that everyone entering the hall with a ticket was asked to write his or her name with mobile number on a log book.

Arguably, never in the past the organizers of any stage show here had bothered to maintain a record of those attending the performances.

The organizers, when asked about it, told this newspaper that the log book was only meant to keep a record so they could contact these people the next time a show was lined up.

The two shows Ganda and other artistes performed at, though, went on smoothly and those attending had a good time.

Source: The Peninsula Qatar Newspaper

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QATAR TRIBUNE: Filipino Stars (Vice Ganda, Jon Avila, & Ruffa Me Quinto) audience in splits!

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Doha, Qatar, FILIPINOS came in large numbers at Sheraton hotel to support and show solidarity with their country’s top stars Vice Ganda, Rufa Mae Quinto and Jon Avila in their first-ever performance in Doha on Friday.

Despite some objection by certain groups towards the Filipino show, and comedian Vice Ganda in particular, the house-full event went off smoothly and turned out to be a smash-hit in the end.

Funny-girl Rufa Mae Quinto kicked off the main acts of the three-hour show.

The actress, clad in gold-coloured dress, serenaded the crowd with her wacky renditions of hits by well-known Filipino singers such as Regine Velasquez and Lani Misalucha.

The beautiful and widely-admired Filipina comedian engaged her kababayans (compatriots) with her trademark comic antics.

She invited the CEO of Golden Relations Bilal Taha on the stage towards the end of the show.

The executive gamely played along with the funny stunts of the actress to the much delight of the crowd.

The Golden Relations, an event management company, organised the popular programme.

The Filipino-British actor Jon Avila’s entry on to the stage made most of the women go crazy.

Some of Avila’s female fans even rushed towards the stage for a better glimpse and took photograph of the debonair.

Avila, whose claim to fame included being a former housemate of ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition II’, is among the current toasts of the Philippines entertainment industry.

He even performed two Filipino tracks and invited a girl from the crowd to be serenaded on stage.

After Avila’s adorable super-show, it was Vice Ganda’s turn to bring the house down.

The top Filipino comedian, who is followed across the globe for his wonderful comic sense and timing, made a grand appearance singing Lady Gaga’s hit number ‘Bad Romance’.

He was received with deafening applause by his kababayans who were looking forward to experience his unique brand of comedy.

Vice Ganda acknowledged the warm welcome from the people of Doha and spoke about his apprehensions to visit the city for the show.

“I actually hesitated at first to come to Doha after learning about some issues surrounding me.

But I thought about my Filipino fans.

I appreciate your show of solidarity and support today as I know that the money you used in purchasing tickets were hard-earned.

I know how it is like to be an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) as my mother is also an OFW,” the comedian candidly said.

The comedian then in his usual ‘top of the game’ style went all out to entertain his kababayans.

He also went out of his way to descend upon the stage to mingle with the crowd, trying to create a ‘home feel’ for some of his homesick Filipino supporters.

Towards the end of the show, Quinto and Avila joined with Vice Ganda to perform a medley of songs from Filipino chartbusters.

It was the trio’s way of showing appreciation to their Doha fans for transforming the evening into a great success and one to remember.

There were performances by local talents like Beats and Bytes Dancers too, prior to the main event.

Source: Qatar Tribune

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Peninsular Qatar Newspaper: Controversial comedian’s (Vice Ganda) planned show triggers outrage!

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DOHA, QATAR: Media reports of a popular Filipino comedian and TV host’s shows here tomorrow has stoked a major controversy as the visiting artiste is believed to be a gay.

Many in the Qatari community have been left angry after local Arabic dailies reported that comic Vice Ganda is to perform here with two well-known Filipino film personalities.

While some say that the fact that Ganda, who dresses up like a woman and wears make-up, has been allowed to stage a show for his community indicates that Qatar is opening up in preparation for the 2022 event, there are others who are dead opposed to his arrival here, least of all performing at a public venue.

Many in the largely conservative Qatari community have even threatened to approach the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs with a request to stop Ganda’s show.

Then, there are others who wonder how the controversial stage show is being permitted to be organised by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage. Or, is that the Ministry has no say in the matter, wondered many.

Reports of Ganda’s show have created such a row that local social networking sites were yesterday abuzz with the talk of more than 100 people writing comments, most of them adverse.

“It’s an insult to our religion and culture. God save our country,” was how one commentator reacted, while another said that such a show being held on the eve of the Holy Month of Ramadan was a matter of
grave concern.

“This is the price we have to pay for openness and freedom,” wrote yet another commentator, cryptically asking if openness was really needed and if at all, at what cost.

One commentator wrote he wanted to know which senior officials were facilitating the entry of Ganda. “Are there officials above those who are allowing him to come here? They must intervene and prevent his entry.”

There was at least one commentator who said the Filipino community had no right to have fun at the expense of local traditions, religion and customs.

“The show is being held right before Ramadan. God forgive us!,” wrote a commentator, while another said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had given the go-ahead for the controversial show so the Cabinet must be approached with a request to stop it.

Some commentators said they would like to attend the show so they could hurl shoes and rotten tomatoes at the controversial artiste.

There were some who wanted to know when Ganda was supposed to arrive so they could go to the airport and ‘try and make him a man again’.

“Our country is not for homosexuals,” wrote an angry commentator, while another said the organisers had denied that Ganda was gay.

Only one commentator said that he thought the reports about the Filipino comedian were being exaggerated. “He is a comedian so he can look like that,” said the commentator.

Source: The Peninsula Qatar

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Vice Ganda, Jon Avila, & Ruffa Mae Quinto- LIVE in Doha, Qatar on July 15 @ Sheraton Hotel!

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To all our lovely Filipinos abroad and OFWs! :)

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Angel Locsin special guest at 'Gandang Gabi Vice' this July 10 episode- Teaser (VIDEO)

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July 10 Episode special guests: Angel Locsin, Gina Pareno, Anton Diva, and Regine Velasquez 'impersonator'.

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Vice Ganda wins 'Best Dressed' at Kylie Minogue's concert in Manila!

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Photo credit: @KylieMinogue

And these are some of Kylie Minogue's tweets after her concert in Manila:

Vice Ganda was the winner tonight here in Manila...the show tonight was our own mini-thrilla-in-manila!!! Incredihttp://twitpic.com/5lmrc8

This group looked amazing tonight! http://t.co/Kp7iI0s Manila!

All the Aphrodites had a great show!! Thank you Manila!http://twitpic.com/5lmpx7

Thank YOU ALL!! RT @spheranza Thank you so much @kylieminogue this is the best Concert ever. EPIC. You + Us = History #kylieinmanila

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Anne Curtis rides MRT to Kylie Minogue's concert in Araneta Coliseum!

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Kylie Minogue's concert last night (July 5, 2011 Tuesday) in Manila, Philippines at Araneta Coliseum was packed with a lot of Pinoy celebrity stars and that includes the very beautiful Anne Curtis. :) She even rode the MRT (Metro Rail Transit)- a rapid transit system in Manila just not to be late for the concert because of heavy traffic.

Photo credit: @AnneCurtisSmith July 5, 2011 Tuesday

And these are her tweets while she's rushing and on MRT:

Just landed!!! I'm so late for Kylie!!! Should I dress up at take the MRT?!!!


Hulaan nyo Kung nasaan ako para makahabol kay #Kylie? :phttp://t.co/BzOEFku


I'm in the girls area! They're all nice! Swerte daw ako at hindi masyado siksikan! :)


Don't worry guys! I'm with my angel Maryann! And mababait lahat ng girls! D magulo! Picture picture taking lang at chikahan!


I like the fact that there's a ladies and men's section! Thumbs up!


I can see the traffic on Edsa from here! I made the right decision! :)


Good thing Hindi na ako mag head dress & showgirl outfit! @DivinemLee @vicegandako @iamtimyap d ako kakasya dito!

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Deleted Scene: Ethel Booba nahulog sa chair sa Gandang Gabi Vice! (VIDEO)

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Deleted Scene: Ethel Booba nahulog sa chair sa Gandang Gabi Vice! (No audio)

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UNKABOGABLE: 'Show Me Da Manny' ni Marian at Pacquiao sisipain na dahil sa 'Gandang Gabi Vice'!

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Nag last taping na last June 21, 2011 Tuesday ang comedy sitcom ni Manny Pacquaio and Marian Rivera na SHOW ME DA MANNY (GMA-7).
Reason? fail ratings in Mega Manila at National TV Ratings. Dahil sa pagdating ng programa ni Vice Ganda na 'Gandang Gabi Vice' halos sinipa na ang ratings ng Show Me Da Manny sa ibaba. Gandang Gabi Vice remains unbeatable every Sunday mula ito unang ipinalabas.

Ang masasabi lang talaga dyan...

talaga ang Gandang Gabi Vice ni Vice Ganda! TAMA! :)

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UNKABOGABLE: 'Show Me Da Manny' ni Marian at Pacquiao sisipain na dahil sa 'Gandang Gabi Vice'!

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Nag last taping na last June 21, 2011 Tuesday ang comedy sitcom ni Manny Pacquaio and Marian Rivera na SHOW ME DA MANNY (GMA-7).
Reason? fail ratings in Mega Manila at National TV Ratings. Dahil sa pagdating ng programa ni Vice Ganda na 'Gandang Gabi Vice' halos sinipa na ang ratings ng Show Me Da Manny sa ibaba. Gandang Gabi Vice remains unbeatable every Sunday mula ito unang ipinalabas.

Ang masasabi lang talaga dyan...

talaga ang Gandang Gabi Vice ni Vice Ganda! TAMA! :)

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Eugene Domingo, Vice Ganda, Melai Cantiveros- YES! Magazine July 2011 Issue Cover!

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Eugene Domingo, Vice Ganda, Melai Cantiveros, John Lapus, Dolphy- YES! Magazine July 2011 Issue Cover!

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