REEL DEAL: The Basement REVIEW

One of the scariest places on earth is definitely the underground floors. And it is indeed true as many horror stories and unsolved crimes happens to occur in the level. And this has been the inspiration for the latest horror movie "The Basement". This movie took some years for its completion due to the stellar cast of Kapuso stars with many of them are very busy with their shows and commitments.

Bringing names from Starstruck like Kevin Santos, Dion Ignacio, Dex Quindoza, Jan Manual , Aljur Abrenica and Sarah Lahbati, together with  RJ Padilla, Betong Sumaya, Chynna Ortaleza, Enzo Pineda, Louise Delos Reyes, Elen Adarna and Pilita Corales. 

The story revolves on the unusual situation of being trapped in the basement of a building, each having their own business and some on their way home when tragedy strikes and they are stuck inside the creepy basement to which is the home of a mananangal.

Alden Richards not attracted to 'retokadas'

"I'm not really a fan of plastic surgery [aesthetic enhancement]. I am personally against it kasi it's like altering the appearance that God has given you."

This is what kapuso star Alden Richards declared in an interview on the set of the primetime series, "Mundo Mo'y Akin." The actor was asked if he would be attracted to someone who has undergone plastic surgery for aesthetic reasons.

In the series, Alden plays as Jerome, a poor but hard working student who strived to finish college and put up his own restaurant.  Jerome's best friend "Marilyn" (Louise delos Reyes) secretly admires him but thought that he won't ever look her way because she is not blessed with good looks.  In the course of the story, Jerome meets the beautiful Darlene (Lauren Young), daughter of a rich restaurant owner and grand daughter of Dona Charito (Ms. Jaclyn Jose) who looks down on Jerome and considers him a piece of trash. Although Darlene is beautiful, her character is not as lovely.  Marilyn, on the other hand, is the exact opposite of Darlene.

Get set for the beautiful ending of "Mundo Mo'y Akin"

Since its premiere last March 18, GMA Telebabad drama series Mundo Mo’y Akin has been getting rave reviews and high ratings.

The show’s beautiful and interesting storyline is one of the reasons why viewers are so hooked on this show. “We’ve been getting good ratings so far kaya nakaka-inspire talaga magtrabaho,” lead actor Alden Richards who plays the role of Jerome, shared.  “Sana po tuloy-tuloy ang pagsuporta n’yo sa Mundo Mo’y Akin kasi paganda nang paganda ang storya,” he added.

On The Set of "Mundo Mo'y Akin"

Tensions are heating up with days leading to the finale of GMA's leading Primetime teleserye "Mundo Mo'y Akin" starring Alden Richards, Lauren Young and Louise Delos Reyes. The series has been on GMA's TeleBabad for 8  months and now on its final week.

Dubbed as "The Beautiful Ending",  the  series has also been star studded with big names in the industry like Jolina Magdangal, Gabby Eigenmann, Angelika Dela  Cruz, and Jaclyn Jose.

Louise delos Reyes, Future Lawyer?

With the success of the soap opera “Mundo Mo’y Akin” where she plays the lead role of Marilyn, “Louise delos Reyes” has turned into a household name. The actress is beyond recognition in the TV series because she has to wear prosthetics to alter her features. During the live chat for her show, talk soon turned to her make-up routine that transformed her into Marilyn. “Bilib ako sa mga make-up artists kasi biruin mo, halos araw-araw nilang ginagawa yun tapos kailangan pareho yung itsura ko. Yung paglalagay ng prosthetics mabilis lang, ang mahirap at matagal yung paglalagay ng body make-up tapos kailangan pantay pati sa mga braso ko,” Louise explained.

MODESS® Gives Young Girls the Chance to Make Their Move and Break Stereotypes with “GIRL, TALK”

To culminate the nationwide campaign, “Your Voice, Your Move,” MODESS® Philippines today unveiled at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City a special edition publication called “Girl, Talk” – a compilation of messages for the country’s leaders from teen girls who were too young to vote in the recent elections. The clincher? These books will be delivered to the offices of our senators for their serious consideration.

Celebrating the launch of “Girl, Talk”, a compilation of ‘shoutouts’ for the country’s leaders from young teenage girls:   (from left) Johnson & Johnson Senior Brand Manager Karen Co ,youth leaders  Eligh Yu (Founder, Leaders International Christian School) , Rachel Racelis (Professor, University of Makati) and Pauline Miranda (Chairperson, UP Diliman College of Education Council);   Campaign Lead and Modess Assistant Brand Manager Nikka Arcilla, JJPI Marketing Director Tina Sabarre, and Modess Celebrity Ambassadors Barbie Forteza, Bea Binene and Louise delos Reyes

“Sana bigyan nila ng pansin ang mga kabataang nasa kalye,” said Joyce.

“Hopefully we can have enough equipment like books, electric fans, and desks in every school,” said Yssa.

Deannie says: “Lahat ng sinasabi ng running senators ay importante sa tao. So, sana lahat din ay galing sa puso.”

Sunshine Dizon returns to drama, reprises ‘familiar’ role in new series

After taking four years of respite from showbiz, actress Sunshine Dizon is back to doing drama and is one of the lead cast members of GMA’s upcoming primetime series, “Mundo Mo’y Akin.”  In the said series, Sunshine will be working with Angelika dela Cruz, Jolina Magdangal, Alden Richards, Louise delos Reyes and new kapuso star Lauren Young.

“I am very excited and I can assure the audience that this show is going to be very beautiful: maganda ang concept, maganda ang story,” Sunshine said in an interview during the photo shoot for the said series.

Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes return to primetime TV with MUNDO MO’Y AKIN

Riding high on the success of their love team, Kapuso Network’s most promising talents Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes set off to charm and seize the hearts of Filipino viewers once more via the compelling series MUNDO MO’Y AKIN.

This latest project serves as another launching pad for Alden and Louise to showcase not only their undeniable chemistry on screen but also their acting chops.  They first captured viewers’ interest with their previous projects in the network including the afternoon drama Alakdana and the phenomenal series One True Love, which propelled them to stardom.

Bea Binene, Kylie Padilla and Louise delos Reyes in a "tough" competition?

This Saturday, kapuso drama princesses Bea Binene, Kylie Padilla and Louise delos Reyes will be competing for the P500,000 cash prize in GMA's "Celebrity Bluff" game show hosted by Ms. Eugene Domingo.

To make the girls' challenge tougher, in-house celebrity bluffers Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola will try to confuse them with their bluffs. Joining Jose and Wally is versatile commedian Jon Santos a.k.a. "Lady Gaga."

Who among the three ladies will take home the cash prize?  Find that out this Saturday in "Celebrity Bluff" after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA-7.  

Check out "Celebrity Bluff"'s official fan page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CelebrityBluff

GMA Films’ ‘The Road’ out in DVD, Blu-ray this July

If you think the thrill brought about by GMA Films' (@GMAFilms) 2011 movie "The Road" (@OfficialTheRoad) is over, you're dead wrong!

After sending chills down the spine of Filipino movie viewers in November 2011 and invading the mainstream U.S.market last May, the Yam Laranas (@yamlaranas) thriller is coming out in DVD and Blu-ray formats in the United Statesnext month.

In a phone conversation with the film's director Yam Laranas, he explained that both the regular DVD and the Blu-ray formats will contain additional features apart from the main film, although the Blu-ray will have more features including the complete "The Making of The Road" video.

The DVD and Blu-ray editions will be available in Amazon, Wal-Mart, Red Box and all DVD outlets in the U.S.

Success of One True Love continues As Viewers Get hooked on series

GMA Network’s latest primetime drama, One True Love, instantly captivated the hearts of TV audiences after posting high numbers during its pilot week, according to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on overnight household data recorded in Mega Manila from June 11 to 15, One True Love scored 38.4 share points, ahead of ABS-CBN’s Dahil Sa Pag-ibig’s 35.2 points and TV5’s Runaway’s 10 points. Mega Manila comprises 58 percent of total television households nationwide.

Filipino stars shine in The Road’s U.S. red carpet premiere

At 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 9 (U.S. time), the stars of GMA Films’ 2011 horror film The Road walked down the red carpet and posed for the foreign media covering the film’s Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere held at the majestic Arclight Theater in Los Angeles, California.  

The Yam Laranas film, which received rave reviews from both the local and foreign press and even caught the attention of the New York Times, is set to be commercially released in the U.S. and Canada beginning May 11 (May 12 in the Philippines) through a distribution deal between GMA Films and US-based film distribution company Freestyle Releasing.

Among those in attendance were cast members Marvin Agustin, Rhian Ramos, Alden Richards, and Derrick Monasterio together with GMA Films President Anna Teresa Gozon-Abrogar, Freestyle Presidents Susan Jackson and Mark Borde, GMA Films Project Director Joey Abacan, and the film’s director Yam Laranas.

REEL DEAL: Foreign media talk about GMA Films’ “The Road”

Nothing stands in the way of GMA Film's horror movie The Road as it paves the way for Filipino stars to walk the red carpets of Hollywood. This May, the Yam Laranas thriller will make a debut in cinemas across theUnited States after GMA Films reached a commercial distribution agreement with international film distribution outfit Freestyle Releasing. 

Nothing stands in the way of GMA Film's horror movie The Road as it paves the way for Filipino stars to walk the red carpets of Hollywood. This May, the Yam Laranas thriller will make a debut in cinemas across theUnited States after GMA Films reached a commercial distribution agreement with international film distribution outfit Freestyle Releasing. 

The US screening of The Road is also already making waves among the foreign media. The Hollywood Reporter, Fangoria.com, AllHorror.net, Bloody-Disgusting.com, FlickDaily.com, Variety.com and other print and online media outfits report that The Road will also be released in digital platforms on the same day of its theatrical debut. 

Meanwhile, HollywoodWireTap.com, reported that The Road is the first all-Filipino film to be released commercially in the mainstream market in the US, adding the movie is described by the international horror press as "one of the best horror films of the year."

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: The Road REVIEW

With local films today stilling clinging to comedy, drama and love stories, thriller movies has been left behind due to the lack of that special factor successful movie film has. And with many losing faith in the horror industry GMA Films, The Road takes us on a detour from conventional horror into a more darker movie. The movie transcends into 3 parts interconnected with each other with a different timeline. The thrill in this movie is not really with the gore but the story itself and the twisted characters that makes every scene not to be missed. It will leave you an impression that someone or something is watching you every time you drive at night or pass by a long dark road.