Derrick Monasterio, Jake Vargas star as Mr. Pogi winners in "Magpakailanman" this Saturday

This Saturday, GMA's reality-based drama anthology program hosted by Ms. Mel Tiangco, "Magpakailanman," will feature the lives of Jaylord Casino and John Edric Ulang, winners of Eat Bulaga's "Mr. Pogi" contest.

Just like most aspirants who want to enter show business, Jaylord and John Edric have always dreamed of becoming popular stars one day and they saw showbiz as a way out of poverty.

Although they both reached the same juncture in their journey, they came from very different worlds.  

Jaylord was never an achiever in school.  Despite the efforts exerted by his parents to give him a good education, he just couldn't meet their expectations.  He grew up feeling the burden of being his parents' biggest disappointment but he figured that there must be something special about him that could make his parents proud.  One day, a friend approached him and encouraged him to audition for "Mr. Pogi," a competition for male wanna-be TV stars hosted by the longest running noontime show, "Eat Bulaga."

Jaylord was confident that he has got the looks, charm and talent to win the title.  However, his parents are not as optimistic.  Besides, this is not how they have envisioned their son to succeed in life.

Meanwhile, family is not a problem for another Mr. Pogi winner John Edric. From the very beginning he has always shown the makings of a star and his parents, especially his dad, have always been supportive of his plans. Unfortunately, John Edric's ambition of entering show business came to a halt when he unexpectedly impregnated his girlfriend, Michelle.

Consequently, John Edric's focus shifted from pursuing his dream career to providing for his own family.  He thought he would never catch up on his dream until the opportunity to audition for "Mr. Pogi" came one day.  He grabbed the chance and the rest is history, so to speak.

Join veteran journalist Ms. Mel Tiangco as she unravels these two inspiring stories of triumph with Kapuso teen star Derrick Monasterio and Jake Vargas portraying as Jaylord and John Edric this Saturday in "Magpakailanman," airing after Kap's Amazing Stories on GMA-7.

SM 3 Day Sale - SM City Iloilo Lucena and Sta Rosa

Its 3 Day Sale weekend once again! And aside from Marikina and Clark, 3 Supermalls will also offer a great shopping weekend! Enjoy up to 70% discount on great choices as SM CITY ILOILO, SM CITY LUCENA and SM CITY STA ROSA gives a another fantastic 3DAY SALE on September 14, 15 and 16, 2012! Get a chance to win 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC x101H by shopping and dining on the said dates!

Get additional coupons when you show your SM Supermalls Global Pinoy Card . Don't miss the 2HOUR SPECIAL of SM DEPARTMENT STORE during the much awaited 3Day Sale of SM Supermalls. An extra 10% off shall be given to SMAC, Prestige and BDO Rewards members.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5246, Series of 2012.

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento" pilots this Sunday

The sequel of the reality-sitcom "Pepito Manaloto" will air its pilot episode on Sunday night, September 16 on GMA-7.

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento" picks up from that point in the first season's story wherein the lead character Pepito (portrayed by Michael V) wins the jackpot in a lottery.  After his luck changed his and his family's life from rags to riches, a television network executive approaches Pepito and comes up with the idea of retelling their story in a TV series.  However, Pepito won't like the treatment of the TV show.  He thinks that much of the story has been played up or exaggerated.  He wanted a more realistic portrayal of his family's story. The TV executive will draw up an alternative proposal: the TV show will be redone but this time, it will be a reality show.  The cameras will be documenting Pepito and his family's every day life.  

SM 3 Day Sale - SM City Marikina

Experience ultimate shopping!!! Enjoy up to 70% discount on great choices as SM CITY MARIKINA gives a another fantastic 3DAY SALE on September 14, 15 and 16, 2012! Get a chance to win 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC x101H by shopping and dining on the said dates!

Get additional coupons when you show your SM Supermalls Global Pinoy Card or SM City Marikina Loyalty Card. Don't miss the 2HOUR SPECIAL of SM DEPARTMENT STORE MARIKINA during the much awaited 3Day Sale of SM City Marikina. An extra 10% off shall be given to SMAC, Prestige and BDO Rewards members.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5246, Series of 2012.

SM 3 Day Sale - SM City Clark

It's SM City Clark's 3-Day Sale on September 14, 15 & 16, 2012, Friday to Sunday! Get discounts up to 70% off on great selections.

All SM Advantage, Prestige and BDO Rewards cardholders can enjoy an additional 10% off from 10am to 12nn at

the 2-HOUR SPECIAL happening only on September 14, Friday, at participating SM affiliate stores.

Win one of three Asus laptops at SM City Clark's 3-Day Sale on September 14, 15 & 16! 

Per DTI Permit No. 5246, Series of 2012.

All SM Advantage and Prestige and BDO Rewards cardholders can enjoy an additional 10% off from 10am to 12nn at the 2-HOUR SPECIAL happening only on September 14, Friday, at participating SM affiliate stores.

REEL DEAL: My Kontrabida Girl REVIEW

This March GMA Films brings you into a very fun story of love, revenge and a whole lot of face slapping. My Kontrabida Girl brings together this generations hottest stars into a romantic comedy with Rhian Ramos as Isabel, the country's most loved/hated kontrabida. Aljur Abrenica as Chris Bernal, Isabel's Childhood friend.  Also adding to the kilig factor are Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. 


My Kontrabida Girl (MKG) also bring together the starstruck avengers like Enzo Pineda, Ken Chan, Kevin Santos, and Sef Cadayona as the "SK Boys" , Chariz Solomon as the assistant of Isabel. There are also special guest appearance here by Gwen Zamora (The Witness) and the icon of Pinoy Kontrabidas, the one and only Bella Flores.


Isabel known to be the best in the antagonist of her generation but when her villainous appeal slightly goes down, she goes on a personal retreat to  her old town and met with her childhood friend Chris who is one of the reason she became a kontrabida. 


Now with them reunited, the challenge of love goes beyond her role as a villain and makes their lives, and the lives of their loved ones into a complicated situation that can either make them or break them. 

 

REEL DEAL: My Kontrabida Girl SPOTLIGHT

This March, GMA Films offers a one of a kind Romance comedy that bring together young and talented actors and actresses of this generation, My Kontrabida Girl. Starring Aljur Abrenica, Rhian Ramos, Bea Binene, Jake Vargas, Enzo Pineda showing on March 14, 2012. And to prepare the way to the nationwide premiere, we join the cast in one of their mall tours in SM City Novaliches.

Though I have attended a lot of mall shows before, this would be one of the biggest and craziest I have ever experienced. First it has attracted  a lot of people as the activity center is indeed a big venue perfect for these kind of occasion.