From singing, dancing, playing instruments, and performing out-of-this-world acts, applicants from North, Central, and South Luzon, and Visayas regions showed what they got in hopes of making it through the first cut of the competition and be the country’s first ever got talent grand winner who will win a whopping P2 million jackpot prize..

“We were really amazed with what Filipinos can offer. They can really surprise you and blow you away when you least expect it,” shared Executive Producer Rancy Recato.

PGT indeed opened its doors to a diverse group of people. Hopefuls from the first two legs of auditions ranged from 3 to 65 years old and covered just about everybody including those with physical disability.

“Anyone who’s got talent can join the search and show what they can do to the whole country and even to the whole world,” said Production Manager Morly Nueva.

In 2008, single mom Madonna Decena showed the world that Filipinos’ got talent when she wowed the crowd and judges in “Britain’s Got Talent” including Simon Cowell. Her powerful rendition of “I Will Always Love You” was viewed heavily in YouTube and reported in local TV newscasts, making her an instant celebrity overnight.

She was working then as a club singer in Britain to provide for her kids when the opportunity that changed her life knocked on her door.

“I didn’t really expect to make it through the auditions. I think they liked me for my voice and for my story,” said Madonna, whose sterling performance during the auditions in the UK was reported in other Asian countries.

British viewers of the hit show were in awe with her singing prowess and even dreaded judge Simon Cowell was blown away. “For that one act, it was worth coming up her,” he said.

Even though she didn’t make it to the finals and win “Britain’s Got Talent,” Madonna is very thankful for the experience and feels fulfilled to have shown the world what Filipinos are capable of doing.

“It’s a big honor for me to have made it that far in the show especially that I am representing the Filipino people. I’m happy that I made my fellow Filipinos proud and increase the respect given by British people to our race,” she said.

This early, the 33-year-old singer is very excited for “Pilipinas Got Talent” so that other talented Filipinos like her will get their time to shine.

Madonna also gave aspiring artists or PGT hopefuls to give it all in their performance and just focus on improving their craft rather than comparing it with other acts.

If you think you got what it takes and if you got talent, catch the next legs of “Pilipinas Got Talent” auditions in Northern Mindanao at Cagayan De Oro City on Nov. 25, and 26; Southern Mindanao at Davao City on Dec. 1 and 2 ; and in the Greater Manila Area on Dec 5, 6, 12, and 13. For more information, log on to PGT’s official website at http://pilipinasgottalent.abs-cbn.com.

Watch out for the first and only nationwide reality and talent search “Pilipinas Got Talent” to be hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford airing soon on ABS-CBN.

Adding more fun are Judy Ann Santos as Krystala, Pinoy kids’ favorite Kokey, Lastikman Vhong Navarro and Kung fu Kids and the one and only Dyosa, Anne Curtis. Of course, Kapamilya stars Toni Gonzaga, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Kuya Kim and even Gus Abelgas wouldn’t miss this chance of becoming animated characters!

Here’s Anne, Angel and Bea:

Handsome as ever, Piolo Pascual:

An ever charming Sam Milby:

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Catch the animated series of Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa every Sunday starting November 22 on ABS-CBN! For other details and information, log on to www.superinggo.tv

The ex-lovers will grace the next offering of Your Song entitled Sa Kanya Pa Rin along with a controversial plot premiering on November 22 (Sunday).

It’s been a while since the last TV reunion of Roxanne and Jake. Roxanne revealed that she is looking forward to work with her ex-boyfriend again. “Excited naman ako to work with Jake again. Matagal-tagal rin kasi kami bago nagkatambal ulit.” When asked if there were scenes that she find it awkward to do, Roxanne shared, “Wala naman. Magkaibigan naman kasi kami ni Jake kaya wala namang ilangan.”

Jake, on the other hand, is very much thankful for another project given to him by ABS-CBN. “Masaya ako at pinagkatiwalaan na naman ako ng Kapamilya Network sa isa na namang magandang proyekto… and with Roxanne pa.” Jake mentioned that she missed working with his ex-girlfriend in a series. “Namiss ko makatrabaho si Roxanne. Madalas kasi nagkikita lang kami kapag nagkakasalubungan sa hallway at nagbabatian. As far as I can remember, last na pinagsamahan namin is MMK pa.”

Your Song presents Sa Kanya Pa Rin zeroes in a controversial story of a married couple namely Monica (Roxanne Guinoo) and Jordan (Jake Cuenca). Confronting their married life was difficult for the young couple due to problems that continually test their relationship. In this Your Song offering, the answer to the question, “Is it possible that the love that was once lost, finds its way again to person you thought you’re over with?” will be disclosed.

Together with Roxanne Jake, are three other stars that will contribute to the flow of the story: Ron Morales, Maxine Eigenmann and Bing Loyzaga.

Under the direction of Dondon Cuaresma, get ready for a whole new twist on a story of second chances, Your Song Presents Sa Kanya Pa Rin, starting on November 22, every Sunday, after ASAP’09 on ABS-CBN.

Image courtesy of ABS-CBN.com.

It is the sequel to the 2007 live-action movie Ben 10: Race Against Time. The movie is produced and directed by Alex Winter and written by John Turman and James Krieg.

Plot: The storyline of the television movie follows Ben as he makes the tough and somewhat contentious decision to break ranks with his fellow Plumber allies in order to help a friend in need. A mysterious girl in her own right, Elena, a long-time friend of Ben’s, hints at an oncoming alien threat to the Earth. As such, Ben Tennyson, along with Gwen and Kevin, lend their super powered instincts to help Elena in her mission to find her missing father, Validus.

Starring as Ben Tennyson is Smallville star, Ryan Kelley (Roommates, Stolen Summer). Other castmembers include Galadriel Stineman as Gwen Tennyson, Nathan Keyes as Kevin Levin, Alyssa Diaz as Elena Validus, Barry Corbin as Max Tennyson, Daran Pereira as Validus, and Dee Bradley Baker as Big Chill/Humongousaur/Nanomech.

Pinoy Big Brother Double UP Update: New Housemate Sam Catches the Eye of the PBB Boys while House A and House B face-off again.

New housemate Sam Pinto seems to be following “Pinoy Big Brother” season 1 housemate Sam Milby’s footsteps. The 19-year old model is a heartthrob in the making just days after she entered the PBB house with Rocky Salumbides.

Female Sam instantly attracted a lot of attention from House B boys Hermes and Rob. Hermes had his eyes glued on Sam since she entered the house while Rob seemed very interested about the young lady’s love life. Rocky, meanwhile, has begun to show his goofy and naughty side by joking around and telling stories to his housemates.

Sam and Rocky also got to see the people from House A as the face-off challenges continue between House A and B. This week’s task, called the “Skilling Bee,” aims to showcase the various skills of each group. The first team to win three games will bag the upcoming week’s budget and also get to cast an automatic nomination to one housemate from the losing house.

In the first face-off challenge called “It’s Showchoir,” judge Vice Ganda favored House B’s performance of the Tagalog version of “Insomia.” Vice said Melay and Jason made the rest of their housemates appear like back-up singers.

For the second challenge, the PBB house went Iron Chef-mode as the houses used their cooking skills to come up with an appetizer, main course, and dessert using the durian fruit.

House A faced a few bumps early in the challenge like when Jason committed a violation by prematurely taking off his blindfold when the boys were picking the vegetables. They also weren’t able to get meat for the dish they had to prepare.

Will Sam and Rocky help House B finally win the weekly task again? Stay tuned this week. Follow pbbsecretary on Twitter for latest updates. Join Mariel Rodriguez in “Uber” after “Banana Split Daily Servings,” Toni Gonzaga in “PBB Double Up on Primetime Bida” after Dahil May Isang Ikaw, and Bianca Gonzalez in “PBB Double Uplate” every after midnight.

This Thursday (Nov 19) on “I Survived,” join Ces Drilon as Albarracin remembers his near death experience, and how Castro played a remarkable role to get him away from danger.

Albarracin was aboard a truck driven by his intoxicated driver when another truck hit them, smashing their vehicle onto an MMDA pink fence. A part of the fence pierced his side, breaking his ribs and liver into pieces. Albarracin died for seven minutes in the hospital, but miraculously survived the gruesome ordeal.

Hear the rest of Michael’s story of survival on “I Survived” this Thursday (Nov 19), right after “Bandila” only on ABS-CBN.

MALE:

Adam Santos Hussein, 22, Pasig City
Edward Benosa, 19, Quezon City
Shereef Ibrahim, 19, Quezon City
John Paul Joseph Cadayona, 20, Las Pinas
April Ian Jamin, 19, Cebu City
Jacob Sales, 19, Bacolod City
William Zarib Papageorghiou, 18, Marikina City
Aldous Erwin Santiago, Bulacan
Luis Hontiveros, 17, Marikina City
Jetrix Pasamanero, 21, Saranggani
Marlowe Pamintuan, 16, Muntinlupa City
Piero Vergora, 16, Cebu City
Rollo Espenos III, 17, Bacolod City
Michael Joseph Navarro, Quezon City
Enrico Raphael Nacino, 22, Pasig City
Ian Batherson, 20, Mandaluyong City
Shane Parminter, 16, Manila
Jeffrey Balicad, 20, Valenzuela City
Daniel Cuevas, 20, Antipolo City
Richard Falukerson Jr., 18, Laguna
Darylle Francis Salvador, 17, Bulacan
Mark Jason De Jesus, 18, Pampanga
Steven Joseph Silva, 22, Davao
Tristan Melliza, 16, IloIlo
Enrico Lorenzo Pineda, 19, Quezon City
Ranty Portento, 22, Quezon Province
Daniel Edward Reyes, 18, Manila
Kenyn Padalla, 22, Baguio City
John Christopher Gatus, 16, Las Pinas
John Christian Gatus, 16, Las Pinas

FEMALE:

Fianca Jane Cruz, 18, Pasig City
Nanah Katayama, 18, Las Pinas
Jayne Kristie Nieva, 17, Cavite
Hyacinth Diva Montalaba, 18, Cebu City
Kay Dinauto, 19, Cebu City
Katrina Paula Martinez, 16, Bulacan
Nestle Garcia, 18, Paranaque
Janelle Olafson, 19, Quezon City
Risha Nikola Sotto, 18, Manila
Alexandra Hohe, 17, General Santos City
Paolline Michelle Liggayu, 18, Pasay City
Katrina Rothwell, 20, Mandaluyong
Jerica Davic, 19, Quezon City
Lyn Hazel Calawod, 20, Quezon City
Xandralene Mariano, 19, Laguna
Krizia Ann Banogon, 16, Caloocan City
Sarah Lahbati, 18, Cavite
Legendaire Baluyot, 18, Bulacan
Jeramie Padolina, 16, Quezon City
Loren Burgos, 21 Las Pinas
Goldamier Gamir, 19, Malabon City
Ladylyn Riva, 21, Marikina City
Astrid Benitez, 21, Marikina City
Lilianne Leigh Clapis, 18, Davao
Princess Tinkerbell Snell, 17, Laguna
Roxanne Montealegre, 19, Pasig City
Christine Martir, 16, Bacolod City
Norilyn Laksamana, 16, Laguna
Natalie Francesca Alvia, 19, San Juan
Angelia Gabrena Ong, 19, IloIlo

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Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita will be Roxanne Guinoo’s second primetime series on ABS-CBN after Natutulog Ba ang Diyos.

The 23-year-old Star Circle Quest alum was last seen in a supporting role to Maricel Soriano in Florinda. She was also Luis Manzano’s leading lady in the weekly fantaserye Flash Bomba.

Next year, Roxanne will be launched by ABS-CBN as the next big dramatic actress on primetime television. Roxanne will be reunited with her “Ligaw na Bulaklak” leading man Sid Lucero. Her other leading man in Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita is the talented heartthrob, Rayver Cruz.

“Maganda itong teleserye. Mamahalin talaga ng tao dahil sa kakaibang story. Kapag napanood na nila, doon nila makikita ang twist and all. Doon nila maa-appreciate ang character,” Roxanne said in an interview by Showbiz News Ngayon.

The primetime teleserye is directed by Chito Roño.

Roxanne will also be seen this Sunday in Your Song Presents: Sa Kanya Pa Rin which reunites her with ex-boyfriend Jake Cuenca.

The addition of the new housemates came after a series of unexpected exits in the program, which is now on its seventh week. JP Lagumbay and Princess left the Big Brother house voluntarily while JM Lagumbay, Kenny and Toffi Santos, Yhel, and Tom were forcibly evicted. Only Jimson and Delio came out the house through a regular eviction.

Rocky is a 29-year old international model who turned his back on fame for his current relationship with a woman he calls “Pag-ibig.” Sam on the other hand, is a teen head turner who for the first time will live away from the comfort of her family’s care.

With a teleserye-like life, Rocky came from a broken family and grew up inside the Villamor Airbase, where her mom was part of the football team. With no money, Rocky and his siblings would often feed on junk food to pass the day. To help out, he also took a variety of jobs like construction worker, balut vendor, bakal tingga boy, and forklift operator.

It was during PBB Celebrity Edition 1 when Rocky first auditioned, but then a great modeling opportunity in Singapore took him elsewhere.

Sam Pinto, on the other hand, came from a well-off family. Like Rocky, her parents also separated when she was young. Her father has another family now. Sam, who started modeling at ten years old, used to wish for her parents to be reunited but she soon realized she must get used to the idea that her parents are now living separate lives. Now that she has bloomed to a beautiful woman, she has become an in demand TV commercial model as well.

Sam and Rocky got a taste of Kuya’s tasks early when Big Brother asked them to return the clothes of the original House B members. However, they can only bring in the clothes that they can wear.

As the two get used to life inside the PBB house, this week’s nominees Rob, Yuri, Patria, and Carol now face uncertainty as one of them will get evicted this week. To save them, just text BB space NAME OF HOUSEMATE and send to 2331 for Globe, TM, Sun Cellular and Bayan Wireless subscribers, or 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text Subscribers. You may also vote at www.pinoybigbrother.com.

Don’t miss this week’s exciting moments. Join Mariel Rodriguez in “Uber” after “Banana Split Daily Servings,” Toni Gonzaga in “PBB Double Up” after “Dahil May Isang Ikaw,” and Bianca Gonzalez in “PBB Double Uplate,” every after midnight.

Stairway to Heaven continues to win the hearts of television audiences, which has translated to the program’s consistent success in primetime TV ratings.

Based on overnight TV ratings data from AGB Nielsen Philippines’ for Mega Manila last November 12, Stairway to Heaven led all primetime programs with a household rating of 36.4%. The episode highlighted the very touching union of sweethearts Cholo and Jodi who have been separated for a long time.

Since its debut last September 14, the drama series has charmed and tantalized viewers with its beautiful storyline, excellent actors and high production values. The effective portrayal of the actors who have very well elicited their emotions and acting prowess is also commendable.

Stairway to Heaven’s rave reviews from viewers only proves that GMA does not only excel in producing telefantasyas, but can also mount such beautiful traditional drama series.

This week, viewers will witness more shocking twists and revelations in the love story of Cholo and Jodi. As Jodi’s memory returns, Cholo confronts Charlie, and ends his engagement with Eunice. This angers Eunice and Maita, who eventually connive with Tristan to ruin their relationship. Eunice tries to manipulate the situation, even announcing on national TV that she and Cholo will get married.

Will Eunice’s evil plans prevail? As she connives with Tristan, will Jodi’s life once more in peril?

Stairway to Heaven airs weeknights right after Darna on GMA Telebabad.

Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa is the first ever Pinoy anime series which will bring inspiration and hope to its viewers.

“We are very proud of this project,” Business Unit Head Raymund Dizon shares, “Talagang masasabi naming pinoy na pinoy ito.”

The Kapamilya Network proudly presents this series which is complete with drama, action and fantasy as Budong and his friends embark on different exciting adventures for 13 weeks.

Tune in to the very first animation series made by Filipinos for Filipinos. Don’t miss Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa animation series starting November 22 (Sunday) on ABS-CBN!

The days of Tom Mott in “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up” are now over. The Romantic Stud of Samar left the Big Brother house live on Saturday (Nov 14) via a forced eviction due to a violation he did during last week’s “Pinoy Big Battle.”

Frustrated with another loss, Tom punched holes on a wall in the activity area right after the third face-off game between House A and House B. It is against the house rules to become violent inside the house.

The stud expressed his regrets to Big Brother and said he just got carried away by his emotions that time. Tom also had not been feeling well after the second game of the battle, when he complained of a headache and even vomited. Soon after the wall incident, he was rushed to the hospital, where he was confined for 22 hours. Fortunately, he was able to get back the house to beat Kuya’s 24 hour deadline.

The Romantic Stud of Samar was originally a part of the first batch of housemates to have lived in House A, where he became exceptionally close to Princess. Towards the end of the first week, Tom was asked to switch houses with Melay, thus making him part of House B.

Princess left voluntarily without bidding goodbye to Tom, and it took him days to have finally heard the news that his lady love had left. Tom and Princess were given a chance to say goodbye to each other live via a monitor during “Uber.” The two were reunited again as Tom made his exit during the PBB Saturday Live Show.

Meanwhile, after two consecutive weeks of losing, original House A members were able to redeem themselves after winning the sixth weekly task called “Pinoy Big Battle.” They also got back to their original house after winning the “Pinoy Big Ball Challenge.” The Original House B housemates, on the other hand, went back to House B without their personal belonging as punishment for the losing team.

This week, Big Brother comes up with another twist with the entry of new housemates. Find out more about them by following Big Brother’s secretary on Twitter. Just search PBBSecretary and click follow. Don’t miss the exciting turn of events inside the PBB house this week on “Uber” with Mariel Rodriguez, “PBB Double Up on Primetime Bida” with Toni Gonzaga, and “PBB Uplate” with Bianca Gonzalez on ABS-CBN.