‘Who's That Girl?’ Official Movie Trailer Released

Check out this official movie trailer of the upcoming romantic comedy film of Viva Films, ‘Who's That Girl?’ starring Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano and Eugene Domingo.

Here’s the synopsis of the film as released by Viva Films:

"When the school wallflower gets a pep talk from the most popular campus heartthrob at her lowest moment, this becomes a life-changing moment for her.

Bea (Anne Curtis) transforms into a beautiful, intelligent and successful career woman, who has often fantasized about how her dream man John Eduque (Luis Manzano) had turned out to be. Until one day, she reads his name in the obituary. Bea is shattered with grief over a man she was not even romantically involved with. She goes to the wake in hysterics causing eyebrows to raise, especially the deceased’s widow. The John Eduque that passed away is actually the senior John Eduque, John’s father. Realizing her fumble, Bea hurriedly leaves, unaware of the damage she has caused to John’s family who suspects she is the unknown mistress. Mrs. Eduque succumbs to depression therefore John takes it upon himself to avenge his mother’s misery and hunts for the mystery woman. But instead of seeking revenge on Bea, John starts to fall for her the more he gets to know her. How will John’s mother react to this blossoming relationship? Will blood always be thicker than water? Or will love triumph in the end?"

Here's the FULL TRAILER

 

The movie also stars John Lapus, Candy Pangilinan, DJ Durrano, Dennis Padilla, Dino Imperial, Abby Bautista, Maki Billiones and a lot more. Plus! With a very special participation of Ms. Dina Bonnevie. The film is directed by Wenn V. Deramas and some of the kilig-scenes are taken in University of Santo Thomas.

Who’s That Girl opens in theaters on March 2, 2011.

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Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities for 2011

The heat is on! Pinoybizsurfer is proudly to presents to you the first ever annual poll this 2011, the “Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities for 2011”. 

Last year, we surveyed to you the female edition of this the “Most Liked Pinay Celebrities of 2010” which many of you voted Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu and Sarah Geronimo as the three winners for the said yearly title. And for the brand new year, Pinoybizsurfer would like to ask you, who are you’re Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities for 2011?

50 hottest actors of this generation will be vying for the said title. 23 from kapamilya, 22 from Kapuso and 5 from Kapatid network. The voting for the First Round will begin today, February 11 and will close on March 4, Friday at exactly 10pm. For the result of the first round, the 20 male stars that will get the lowest votes will be eliminated and will not make advance to the next round of selection. All the rounds of voting will be take place in our Official Facebook Page. After the second round of voting, from 30 stars, only 15 male celebrities will make it to the FINAL ROUND and have an opportunity to be listed for this year’s “Most Liked Pinoy Celebrities”.

For the final round, three pinoy stars that will get the highest votes as the poll close will be declared grand winners! Note: Like what we did in the female version poll last year, we will not highlight or stress who’ve got a highest total votes or the male star who landed to the no. 1 spot. Pinoybizsurfer assures in all our online surfers that we will provide a fair and equal treatment and exposure to those three male stars grand winners as we announce them.

The other mechanics will be discussed and tackled as we go on to the next round. Again, the voting for the First Round will begin today, February 11 and will close on March 4, Friday at exactly 10pm. So stay tune for the opening of the FIRST ROUND later in our Official Facebook Page. 

For the meantime, spread this poll to your friends and don’t let your bet to be the least among other contenders as we open the poll later! See yaa! Oh, by the way the first set of nominees will be revealed later. Watch out for that! Kasama kaya ang idol mo? Alamin!

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‘Bulong’ Hits P33.26 Million in 1st Five Days

The first movie offering of Star Cinema and also considered as the 1st Philippine movie premiere for 2011, ‘Bulong’ starring Vhong Navarro and Angelica Panganiban earns P33.26 Million on its 1st Five Days run from 90 theaters nationwide. 

The latest figure came from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo from February 2–6, 2011 and based only from 90 major movie theaters in the country which means around 15 - 25 theaters in the provinces were not yet accounted for.
 

‘Bulong’ top the local box office last weekend defeating its rival international films “Tangled”, “The Rite”, “Burlesque” and “The Warrior’s Way”. To see the full figures, click HERE. We can conclude now that ‘Bulong’ is a certified-box office hit which a good sign this 2011 for Filipino Films.

‘Bulong’ is now on its 2nd week run! Congratulations to Vhong Navarro, Angelica Panganiban and to the other casts of the film. Also with Star Cinema! : ) ‘My Valentine Girls’ is now showing! Support our own Films! : )

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Big Top Bits: Redoubtable Carson & Barnes to Open in Paris; Show Has New Routing Agent on Advance ... Cirque du Soleil Still Hunting for More $$$$$$$

Alex, a star of Carson & Barnes Circus, returns in 2011

All is well in the variable world of tent shows: Carson & Barnes, reportedly routing its new season behind the skills of a new agent with fresh ideas and maybe angles, touting its engagement, via Las Vegas, of the Rinny Family from Buenos Aires (a little Evita music, please), who work "a never before seen" act involving juggling and unicycles. "King of Comedy" Alex returns -- he, I know, has amassed something of a fan base. I recall liking him a lot, though not so much when he had to interact with an overbearing ringmaster ...

So, where might Barbara Byrd's big top be headed? I'm hoping they return to my sinking state of California; my dreams of the ultimate circus experience under any-sized top never die. I'd like to take another look at Alex in action ... This I can report: C&B opens a series of three one-day stands come March 19 in Paris (TX), leading me to wonder if I had it right -- that they might scale down to mostly one dayers; there are also some multiple day sleepovers in the early season frame. Still, I'm feeling like a provisional prophet, if you'll indulge my overworked ego ...

Cirque du Soleil may end up needing much more than a new routing agent. You may remember when they sold 20% interest into some Dubai investors; bye, bye, Dubai? Original expansionist plans on hold. King Guy Laliberte now telling the press, "There has been no contribution to growth from that partner." Heck, I don't hold an MBA, but, was not the check itself (to the tune, I believe, of $400 million) not the "contribution"? The King expects follow-through on new venues promised, in which, presumably, new CDS shows would play to, well, who? "They can't sell their shares without our approval," says the King, who also says he is open to selling off another ten percent of his empire to yet another investor or two. This all from the London Daily Telegraph by way of the Covington Courier, only adding to the impression that CDS is walking its own perilous corporate high wire. It may well be hurting for cash, what with contracts for new shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood ... "To protect against over-expansion," says Laliberte, "we have made a decision of not creating more than three new tours or permanent shows a year." Know what I think? This guy, a poker player on the side, has a dangerous habit.

No need for liability insurance? Lady Circus elephants

An Actuary's Price on Peril: New niche shows out there getting regional attention include Lady Circus, out of Brooklyn; Aerial Angels of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and the Imperial OPA Circus in Atlanta. As reported by Lauren Cannon in INC.Com, a spin-off issue concerns personal- versus company-funded accident insurance for performers. Workers Comp, which Big Apple Circus artistic director Guillaume Dufresnoy believes every troupe should have, is expensive, he acknowledges. This results in many circus owners requiring their artists to sign waivers of liability. Dufresnoy "scoffed" at the common use of waivers, albeit a little hypocritically. "We use them, too. I think it's a first line of defense, but they're easily challengeable." The man's candor impresses. Me, if not his superiors.

So glad I simply sit out in the seats, even without a policy covering against getting bonged on the head by a falling tent pole or a backfiring clown act. Suggests Anya Sapozhnikova, founder of Lady Circus in which she performs, "If you're really paranoid about getting sued, you probably shouldn't be a circus performer." Another Big Reason, I assume, why the Mexican Family Plan can be so attractive to our struggling shows.

End Ringers: Happy days down there in Oklahoma, where an abundant flow of happy Hugo families in force held the first International Red Nose Cafe fundraiser, proceeds to benefit the construction of a new building for the Circus City Museum and Park. Home to three tent shows including Carson & Barnes and Kelly-Miller, Hugo's been a mighty little circus town since 1942 ... Craig Voise, nephew of famed Harold Voise of the Flying Voises -- or Harolds, e-mailing me about his new blog featuring photos many should enjoy. When Harold flew for the Clyde Beatty Circus in '52, the program magazine, treating him like a Codona god, claimed he was turning -- "what no other aerialist even attempts -- triples. Very very young then, I saw the show, but can't recall such high drama. Two trap troupes worked, the Voises and the Harolds. Give Craig's blog a fly! Here's your connection: haroldvoise.blogspot.com ...

Swiss daredevil, 46-year-young Freddy Nock, knocking down high-wire records with clean aplomb. Now attached to his name -- highest cable walk in recorded history (who knows what those creatures who came before us did): 10,836 feet high. The down hill stroll itself, from one mountain station to another, covered a distance of 5,249 feet! A first attempt was aborted by bad weather. AP reports playing up Nock's not using "a harness of safety nets." Just how would he, were he so inclined? I can't imagine he was insured, and I'm starting to feel belatedly, if you'll pardon my chronic naivete, why so many circuses are so willing to tolerate if not mandate the use of lifelines. And why, on PBS, we watched Paul Binder fretting over the slightest hint of a performer approaching an accident. Safer? Yes. A boon to the box office? You tell me ... Oh, so many things out there to emasculate the ageless delight!

The Jose Michel Clowns at Circus Sarasota earned a so-so nod from the Herald Tribune's Jay Handelman in his generally upbeat review.

Ouch! Turn off the Dark, Spiderman: Early reviews out for the new musical on Broadway that trades on circus dynamics are positively dreadful. From the Washington Post, "a formidable contender for the worst musical ever."

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Spotlight! Jake Cuenca Goes Sexy Again on Bench Body Return to Temptation Summer 2011 Campaign

He possibly considered the Billboard Prince because of his undeniably searing and tempting series of billboards in the past few years. And for this year, he continues to dominate and proves why he deserved the main event spot last year in Bench Model Fashion Show at Araneta Coliseum.

Jake Cuenca goes sexy again for Bench Underwear for the Return to Temptation Summer 2011 campaign. There are 2 photos of Jake Cuenca released and one of this is with the newest endorser of bench, Kapuso star Lovi Poe. 

If you will interpret the said photo with lovi, it seems they portrayed the ancient character of Adam and Eve. Jake is holding an apple with bite.

Jake will star in the upcoming teleserye Green Rose with Anne Curtis, Alessandra De Rossi and Jericho Rosales. He’s regularly seen in ASAP Rocks as a performer and host of the said Sunday musical variety show of Kapamilya Network. In terms of movie, his movie with Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach will be going to release this May 2011. Jake is reportedly part of the remake of Temptation Island under Regal Films along with Zanjoe Marudo, Pokwang, Marian Rivera and Carla Abellana.

Congratulations to Jake Cuenca! Another remarkable billboard! : ) Stay tune for more pictures of Bench Body Return to Temptation Summer 2011 Campaign starring Bench Kapamilya, Kapuso and Kapatid Stars here in Pinoybizsurfer!

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Andi Eigenmann is Health Today Magazine February 2011 cover girl

Dubbed as ABS-CBN's Heiress of Drama, Andi Eigenmann graces the cover of Health Today Philippines February 2011 issue.
 

Interesting topics in this latest issue include “Amazing Exercises to boost cardiac health,” “Back in Shape after bypass surgery,” “Spot the heart defects in your newborn,” “Low-fat milk is the new sports drink,” “Vamp Up for Valentine!” and so much more.
 

Andi is now busy on shooting her 2nd huge TV Series in ABS-CBN titled “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” along with Coco Martin and Maja Salvador. She also set to do another TV Series, and for this one is a fantasy series with Alfred Vargas, Iya Villania and Bangs Garcia in “Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma”.

She starred in two movies last year; first one is a comedy film together with Eugene Domingo in ‘Mamarazzi”. While her 2nd film is the 12th installment of the Filipino horror film series, Shake, Rattle & Roll in the episode “Engkanto”.

Grab your copy of Health Today Magazine February 2011 issue with Andi Eigenmann on cover available in newsstands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide!

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A first look at GMA 7 New Afternoon Soap Opera, ‘Nita Negrita’

After we hooked up to the charm of a Koreana, another girl will knock in our afternoon TV habits in the presence of ‘Nita Negrita’ to be portrayed by Barbie Forteza.
 

Nita Negrita is an upcoming afternoon drama of GMA Network replacing Koreana that schedule to end this upcoming week.
 

Members of its cast include Lexi Fernandez (the daughter of veteran actress Maritoni Fernandez) as Misty, Joshua Dionisio as Prince, Carmina Villaroel as Mitos, Mayton Evangelista as Farrah, Diana Zubiri as Sofia and Bubbles Paraiso as Dianne. Also in the cast is the new Kapuso member, veteran-comedian actress Ms. Nova Villa and talented singer Ms. Rachelle Ann Go. Ms. Nova will play the role of Lola Nora while Rachelle will play the role of Cheska. This will be considered as the first full-length show of Ms. Nova as Kapuso while it’s the 2nd acting project of Rachelle after Diva.

It will be a tough challenge for Barbie and the rest of the cast to match the huge success of “Koreana” which has been a hit not only in Mega Manila but also in the nationwide TV ratings of Kantar Media.

Watch the grand TV Premiere of Nita Negrita this February 14, 2011, Valentines Day.

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