Marian Rivera stars in epic TV drama

Actress Marian Rivera knows that she cannot please everybody. While she continues to attract audiences to her TV shows on GMA Network, Inc., there are still people who criticize Ms. Rivera for a number of things, including her alleged prima donna attitude.

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But the 26-year-old actress brushes off the criticism, choosing to focus on her work instead. "I would rather think about my work and how I can improve myself instead of worrying about the negative comments that come my way," Ms. Rivera told reporters in the vernacular last week.

Ms. Rivera is set to appear in her biggest TV project to date -- the historical drama series called Amaya, which will premiere on GMA Network’s prime-time programming bloc on May 30.

Ms. Rivera admits she feels the pressure of carrying the show’s title role -- that of a tribal princess who is stripped of her royal status due to envy.

Ms. Rivera’s previous TV projects have all been remakes -- including the 2007 Filipino adaptation of the Mexian telenovela Marimar, the komiks character-based TV showsDyesebel (2008), and Darna (2009), and the local version of the Korean drama series Endless Love in 2010 -- and Amaya is the first time that she will appear in an original TV drama.

"Of course, I admit, I feel the pressure. I have the responsibility to introduce the character to TV audiences. Doing an original character is something that I have not done before, and I am very thankful that GMA [Network] has entrusted me with this project," she said in Filipino.

Directed by Mac Alejandre, with a script by Suzette Doctolero, Amaya is a Philippine historical drama dubbed by GMA Network as an "epic-serye."

The production has consultants from the History Department of the University of the Philippines to ensure everything on the TV show is as authentic as it can get, said the show’s star.

GMA Network reportedly spent "millions" to recreate Visayan tribal villages for the show. The network also commissioned a full-scale karakoa -- a sleek warship used by the Visayan Pintados tribe during the pre-Spanish era.

"This is the biggest project that I have done on TV so far," Ms. Rivera said. "In a scene I was doing the other day, there are about a hundred extras. It is really challenging," she added.

Joining Ms. Rivera on the show are award-winning actor Sid Lucero, model-turned actor Mikael Daez, Raymond Bagatsing, Lani Mercado, Gardo Versoza, Perla Bautista, Gina Alajar, Ana Capri, Irma Adlawan, Daniel Fernando, Angie Ferro and Rustica Carpio, among others.

Marian Rivera is Ginebra San Miguel 2011 Calendar Girl

There is really no stopping Marian Rivera.

After showing her dancing skills on Marimar and swimming her way to the top on Dysebel. Will Marian finally decided to bare flesh this time? I hope she does.

Before she even covers FHM, Uno, Maxim, or Playboy magazine, Ginebra San Miguel is lucky enough to have Marian as their calendar girl for 2011.

According to Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) marketing head Nelson S. Elises, "Napili namin si Marian dahil siya ang isa sa mga pinakakilalang artista sa panahong ito. Tulad ng Ginebra, alam naming lalong pang sisikat si Marian.”

The said calendar will be available in selected Metro Manila stores starting December of this year.

Former Ginebra calendar girls are Iwa Moto, Angelica Panganiban, Maureen Larrazabal, Belinda Bright, Maricar de Mesa, Aubrey Miles, Rica Peralejo, Geneva Cruz and Patricia Javier.

Is this the same product endorsement which is said to be the cause of Marian's break-up with her 7-year boyfriend Ervic Vijandre?

Marian Rivera's Official Statement on the Karylle-Dingdong-Marian Love Triangle

Right after Dingdong Dantes and Karylle admitted in public that they finally put an end to their relationship and that Marian Rivera is not the reason for their break-up, rumors about Marian being the third party and the reason for the break-up still persist.

In an official statement sent by Marian's camp to Showbiz Central last Sunday, November 9, Marian said that she is hurt by the accusation but still insist that she has nothing to do with the break-up.

Here is Marian's official statement:

"Aaminin ko na po na naaapektuhan na ako sa mga usap-usapan na ako ang dahilan ng breakup nina Dingdong at Karylle. Please lang po, huwag naman sanang gano'n.

"Kahit ako o kahit sino siguro sa atin, walang makakaalam, makakaunawa, at higit sa lahat walang dapat manghimasok sa pinagdadaanan nilang dalawa. Silang dalawa lang po ‘yan. At kahit ako nga, walang nalalaman sa totoong namagitan sa kanilang dalawa.
"Ang katatagan po ng kahit anong relasyon ay nakabase sa kung paano kayo makisama sa isa't isa, at kung paano ninyo haharapin ang mga pagsubok. Puwede kayong mag-fail o puwede kayong mag-stick together lalo. Nasa inyo na po ‘yon, di ba?
"Kung tunay at wagas ang pagtititnginan ninyo sa isa't isa, at you can stand the test of time, hindi kayo maghihiwalay. Pagsubok kasi ‘yan. Walang isa na may kasalanan o masisisi pag nagkahiwalay. Alam ko po ‘yan dahil naranasan ko din kasi.
"Masakit mapagbintangan, lalo na't hindi totoo. Sinasabi ko nang hayagan, wala po kaming serious relationship ni Dingdong. Ang meron kami ay isang magandang love team, isang magandang samahan, na salamat sa Diyos ay naging effective naman at tinanggap ng mga nanonood sa amin. Gusto ko pong alagaan at ipagpatuloy ‘yan hangga't binibigyan kami ng pagkakataon.

"Maraming salamat."

Survivor Philippines Winner Spoiler - JC Tioseco Revealed

We just received an unconfirmed news that the Survivor Philippines' Winner has been revealed 'accidentally'. And guess who's the Pinoy Sole Survivor? It's no other than Naak Tribe member John Carlo "JC" Tioseco - Hardcourt Hearththrob.

And where did we get the news? Check the last part of this article.

Here's a clip of the said news

IT seems kulang sa confidentiality clause between GMA 7 management and its production staff.

Sa usapan ng ilang staff ng programa sa isang coffee shop, walang pakialam na ikinuwento ng isang taklesang staff ang nangyayari sa Survivor.

Ang pinaka-shocking revelation ng tsikahan ng staff na hindi napalampas ng source ng showbizjuice.com ay ang pangalan ng winner ng reality show.

Si JC! Siya ang Pinoy Sole Survivor.

Girls of Survivor Philippines

Last Monday, September 15, 2008, the premiere telecast of Survivor Philippines was shown and as a self-confessed Survivor fanatic myself, I can't let this tv show passed by without seeing the conclusion. I don't know but I have this inclination with Reality Shows. Maybe its a lot better than dramanovela or other fantaserye out there. Or maybe the girls are a lot fresher than those of big name celebrities. Eventhough I know that as we are watching the show, there's already a winner (for sure, this had been concluded already, probably a month ago), still the excitement of watching can't be compared of telefantasya.

So, what's interesting with Survivor Philippines? I've already watched the 3 episodes since Monday and I must say that the format is pretty much the same of the original franchise. (well of course, they can't change it.) How bout the cast? Interesting so far, I must say, especially the girls. So let me introduce them (Girls of Survivor Philippines) two by two.

Survivor Philippines Girls Castaways Private Photos

Some of our girl favorites from the current Survivor Philippines. These are private photos of Nikki (call center girl), Patani (yaya), Vern (taekwondo champion), Vheverly (farmer girl) and Kristina Alipio (lingerie model). Other girls of Survivor Philippines here from our previous post.

Angel Locsin Film career

Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares on April 23, 1985), is a television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer in the Philippines who was introduced in GMA Network's youth-oriented program, Click. Locsin rose to prominence after being cast as one of the lead stars in the fantasy-themed television series Mulawin in 2004. Soon after, she starred as the superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the popular Mars Ravelo comics. When her contract expired last March 2007, Angel did not renew her contract to her mother studio, GMA Network, and signed an exclusive contract in ABS-CBN despite her booming career on the first. According to her, this is purely a career move. She is now the lead star in Lobo.

Film career

Locsin was first seen in films such as Ping Lacson Supercop, Mano Po 2 and Kuya. Then in 2004, she made her first lead role in Singles with Ara Mina and Aubrey Miles which was produced by Regal Films. Since then, she became a regular film actress. She also starred in Mano Po 4 and Sigaw. Luckily, In 2005 Locsin made her first valentine movie from GMA Films entitled Let the Love Begin with Richard Gutierrez which grossed P120 Million Pesos on the box-office. She also reprised her role as Alwina in Mulawin:The Movie. In early 2006, Locsin made another box-office hit I Will Always Love You which grossed more than P160 Million Pesos. In that same year, she starred in TXT and her Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Mano Po 5. She reunited with Richard Gutierrez in The Promise, where their roles are considered mature compared than their past movies. Locsin also produced her own film entitled Angels which was shown in theaters in April 12, 2007. Since Locsin signed an exclusive contract in Star Cinema, she is not permitted to do films other than Star Cinema. Recently, Piolo Pascual confirmed that she and Angel will be having a movie tentatively titled Wild Hearts under Star Cinema that is suppose to shoot in Australia on June and July, 2008 and will be showing nationwide on October 1, 2008.