Beginning January 16, 2012, brace yourselves for the grandest, much awaited and the best of Philippine Entertainment on GMA, as it launches the most alluring primetime series that will surely bait the television viewers for its visually unparalleled production and well-crafted story with the grand premiere of “LEGACY.”

Dubbed as the “glossy drama masterpiece” of Philippine Primetime Television, LEGACY is top-billed by the most captivating and award-winning young actresses today — 2009’s MMFF Best Supporting Actress Heart Evangelista as Diana Calcetas and 2010’s FAMAS Best Actress Lovi Poe as Natasha Alcantara.

Sprinkling sparks and romantic angles to the series are the most desirable leading men in the industry- Geoff Eigenmann as Josh Ledesma and Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo.

Playing an important role in the series is Alessandra de Rossi as Bernadette Alcantara while Mike Tan portrays the role Third San Jose.

In the series, Don Romualdo’s son, Cesar, falls in love with a factory worker named Isabel. Among all the girls that he dated, it is only Isabel whom Cesar gets serious with. However, Don Romualdo forces his son to marry Eva, an heiress of the bank who lends them money in order to sustain their business. Cesar later decides to leave Eva and fight for his love for Isabel. But the situation will change when Eva tells him that she is pregnant.

Cesar once had a baby named Bernadette from the former bold star Anna Marie but Don Romualdo was not convinced that Cesar is the father of the baby.

One day, when Eva tries to confront Isabel, a squabble takes place eventually putting the rallying employees to jail, including Isabel and Lucio, her avid suitor. Isabel hopes and prays that Cesar will help them get out of jail. As expected, the case against them was pulled out and they are released.

Full of gladness, Isabel hurriedly goes to the office of Cesar to thank him for the help. To her surprise, Cesar asks her to leave the company and puts an end to their romantic relationship. Her world falls apart and the shock causes an emotional breakdown. Lucio will bring her to the hospital to have her checked and the news of pregnancy was announced by the doctor. She then decides to tell Cesar about the good news but Eva will drive her away.

Eva now faces her fear of Cesar leaving them once he learns of Isabel’s pregnancy. Her mom, Sophia, will convince her to continue pretending that she’s pregnant. They will adopt a baby to make their plan realistic. It will be a success and the baby will be named Natasha.

After many years, the newly hailed Marketing Officer of the Legacy Corporation, Natasha, stumbles upon Diana in a beauty contest and a rivalry is born between them.

The well-loved CEO of the Legacy Corporation Cesar Alcantara passes away. His untimely death marks the fight of Bernadette and Diana for legal rights to their father’s name and estate.

Having three beautiful daughters battling to be the successor of the Legacy Corporation, who will emerge on top? Up to what extent are they willing to fight to inherit the LEGACY of their father? And who will reign as the sole owner of the corporation?

Adding glimmer to the glossy drama masterpiece is the roster of A-list and most respected movie and television actors: Eddie Garcia as Don Romualdo Alcantara; Liza Lorena as Sophia, Jackielou Blanco as Isabel Calcetas, Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste, Robert Seña as Cesar Alcantara and Cherie Gil as Eva Alcantara.

Adding star power to this highly-anticipated program are some of the most talented and promising stars today: Mark Bautista as Eboy; Sam Pinto as Ciara Estuar; Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin; Ryza Cenon as Juliet, Chariz Solomon as Candy.

LEGACY, created by the GMA Drama group, is headed by Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama; Ma. Regina Magno, AVP for Drama; Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager; Winnie Reyes, Executive Producer; and the creative team composed of Jun Lana, Creative Director; Jake Tordesillas, Creative Head; Suzette Doctolero, Creative Consultant; Arlene Navarro-Punio, Headwriter; and Dode Cruz, Creator.

Under the helm of director Jay Altajeros, witness the outpouring of beauty, love, drama and how LEGACY raises the bar of primetime series from Monday to Friday starting January 16, 2012 only on GMA.

Geoff Eigenmann, Mike Tan, Sid Lucero and Mark Bautista are currently vying for your vote in Starmometer’s “100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012″ poll. Click here and “like” the photo to vote for Geoff Eigenmann / Click here and “like” the photo to vote for Mike Tan / Click here and “like” the photo to vote for Sid Lucero / Click here and “like” the photo to vote for Mark Bautista.

Glossy Drama Masterpiece ‘Legacy’ Premieres January 16 on GMA-7 originally appeared on Starmometer on January 11, 2012.

A riveting story of love, deceit, and betrayal is GMA-7′s newest offering in their “Dramarama sa Hapon” block.

“Sinner or Saint,” starring Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi and Dennis Trillo, revolves around a couple whose humble dreams are shattered by a tragic incident.

Bianca King takes on her first lead role as Noemi, a timid and compassionate woman, who, out of love, faces imprisonment for a crime she did not commit.

Dennis Trillo plays the role of Raul, an impoverished but determined law student. For the first time in his television career, Dennis breaks out of the typical “ideal man” role and assumes a conflicted yet distinct character.

Alessandra de Rossi, on the other hand, makes a comeback in the Kapuso network by taking the role of the beautiful yet deceiving Corrine in the new soap.

Completing the cast are Polo Ravales as Alvin, an investigative journalist; Timmy Cruz as Sally and Matthew Mendoza as Armand, Noemi’s biological parents; Jenine Desiderio as Celeste, Armand’s second wife; Divina Valencia as Doña Faustina, Armand’s condescending mother; Dexter Doria as Yvette, Noemi’s abusive aunt; Glenda Garcia as Tiling, the mother of Raul; introducing Kim Komatsu as Lourdes, Raul’s younger sister; and Derrick Monasterio as Santi, Corrine’s cousin.

Directed by Don Michael Perez and conceptualized by RJ Nuevas, Sinner or Saint premieres June 13 after Blusang Itim on GMA-7.

Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi, Dennis Trillo – Sinner or Saint? originally appeared on Starmometer on June 8, 2011.

Alessandra De Rossi‘s primetime series “Green Rose” on ABS-CBN is airing its finale episode this Friday, May 27. This will be her final project on ABS-CBN as she is set to make a comeback on GMA-7 via the afternoon drama series “Sentensyada.”

This was confirmed by De Rossi’s manager, Popoy Caritativo, on Twitter:

“Yes, Alex De Rossi is back in GMA! Magkasama sila ni Dennis sa new soap. Kaibigan namin si Alex. Huli silang nagkasama sa Super Twins”

Caritativo is also the manager of actor Dennis Trillo, the male lead star of “Sentensyada.” Bianca King, on the other hand, is the female lead star, her first title role after 7 years of working with the Kapuso Network.

De Rossi will play the villain who will make the life of King’s character miserable.

It will be recalled that De Rossi transferred to ABS-CBN in 2008 to be part of “I Love Betty La Fea.” This was after she refused to be part of GMA-7′s “La Lola” because of her rift with its lead star Rhian Ramos.

Image courtesy of Jojit Lorenzo

Alessandra de Rossi Returns to GMA-7 via the Soap ‘Sentensyada’ originally appeared on Starmometer on May 25, 2011.

Paano kung ang sarili mong best friend ang maging karelasyon ng iyong ama?

At sa pagharap na kaganapang ito, magiging matatatag ba ang pagkakaibigan kasabay ng pag-iibigan?

‘Yan ang tatalakayin ng isa na namang kontrobersyal na episode na mapapanood ngayong Sabado sa MMK. Sa direksyon ni Jeffrey Jeturian, itatampok sa episode na ito sina Alessandra de Rossi, Trina Legaspi at Jomari Yllana.

Watch the trailer of this episode here:

Alessandra de Rossi and Jomari Yllana on MMK this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on May 20, 2011.

Cast ng “Green Rose,” ginaw na ginaw sa Korea.

Tumungo papuntang Korea ang main cast ng ‘Green Rose’ para kuhanan ang ilang mahahalagang eksena. Dahil sa tindi ng lamig sa nasabing bansa, ginaw na ginaw at medyo hirap magsalita sa mga eksena sina Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis, Jake Cuenca, Alessandra De Rossi at Smokey Manaloto.

Abangan sa ‘Green Rose’ ang mga eksenang pinaghirapan ng cast at crew sa Korea, pagkatapos ng ‘Imortal’ sa ABS-CBN.

Jericho Rosales and Smokey Manaloto share a scene in Korea:

Alessandra De Rossi and Jericho Rosales pose for the camera despite the very cold weather:

Jake Cuenca in Korea:

Anne Curtis, Alessandra De Rossi and Jericho Rosales prepare for their next scene:

Sneak Peek: Cast of ‘Green Rose’ in Korea originally appeared on Starmometer on March 17, 2011.

Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis will portray the lead roles in the upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN, Green Rose. Also starring in the series are Alessandra de Rossi and Jake Cuenca.

Other cast members include Gardo Versoza, Ricardo Cepeda, Susan Africa, Ping Medina, Smokey Manaloto, Tyron Perez, Eda Nolan, Kitkat and Janus Del Prado.

Directed by Dondon Santos, Green Rose is set to premiere this February taking the timeslot of Kristine.

Watch the full trailer here:

‘Green Rose’ Full Trailer Released originally appeared on Starmometer on January 26, 2011.

The consistent winning performance of Wansapanataym only showed that the sexy actress, Alessandra, is effective in playing the three-headed Cara in the said fantasy series. Her unique portrayal in Wansapanataym revealed her versatility in acting.

“Nakakatuwa dahil sinuportahan ng ating Kapamilya viewers ang Cara. Sobrang grateful po ako sa mga nanuod ng pilot episode. Salamat po as in major major thank you!” Alessandra quipped.

As the exciting journey of Cara continues, more revelations and twists are bound to come. More faces of fantasy and comedy will be showed in the last wave of Wanspanataym’s Cara.

“Wag niyo pong palampasin ang huling episode ng Wansapanataym’s Cara sa Sabado. Tiyak magugustuhan ninyo ang huling hirit ng kwentong ito. Pramis!” Alex said.

Don’t miss the wacky adventure of Cara as it sets on its final episode in Wansapanataym on Saturday (October 16) after TV Patrol Sabado on ABS-CBN.

Wansapanataym’s ‘Cara’ Edged Out ‘Kaya ng Powers’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 14, 2010.

Known for her villainous roles on TV drama, Alessandra will now play a different role from what she used to do. From being the bad “Divina” in Agua Bendita to being the funny “Cara” in Wansapanataym, viewers will surely be surprised with her unique character portrayal in the said fantasy-drama series.

“I think, oras na para medyo maiba naman yung roles na gagampanan ko para hindi naman puro evil at heavy roles! I’m glad na binigyan ako ng ganitong chance para makita din ng viewers yung kaya kong i-offer,” the actress stated.

Commercial model, TV actor and heartthrob, Jake Cuenca will also add more spice as he plays another enthralling role as Alessandra’s leading man in Wansapanataym.

Cara, directed by Erick Salud and the third offering of the newly revived fantasy series “Wansapanataym”, is about a three-faced woman full of mystery and peculiarity who will eventually captivate the heart of Jake Cuenca. The magic and adventure begins as the road of these two people intertwines.

The magical stroke of romance and comedy will surely fill your Saturday nights as “Wansapanataym’s Cara” hits your TV screen this Saturday (October 9) on ABS-CBN after TV Patrol Sabado.

Alessandra de Rossi Reveals Her Other Side in Wansapanataym’s ‘Cara’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 7, 2010.

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2009
(Rank no. 31 to 50)

31. Mariel Rodriguez

32. Maricel Soriano

33. Roxanne Guinoo

34. Angelica Panganiban

35. Lucy Torres-Gomez

36. Regine Angeles

37. Iya Villania

38. Valerie Concepcion

39. Alessandra de Rossi

40. Shaina Magdayao

41. Karylle

42. Kaye Abad

43. Dawn Zulueta

44. Bangs Garcia

45. Megan Young

46. Nikki Gil

47. Dimples Romana

48. Nadine Samonte

49. Bianca Gonzalez

50. Glaiza de Castro

To find out who ranked 51st to 100th, click the link below:

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2009 – Nos. 51 to 100

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2009 – Nos. 31 to 50 originally appeared on Starmometer on September 24, 2009.

This is the first time the Box-office King will play a role of a mentally-impaired character.

“Bumisita pa ako sa National Mental Hospital para mag-observe ng mga baliw doon. Siyempre, inalam ko kung anong klaseng pagkabaliw mayroon ang character ko. Inalam ko rin kung paano siya inaatake, kung bakit tagusan ang tingin nila, kasi, karaniwang nasa ibang dimension sila,” he said.

Allessandra de Rossi will play the role of his wife. Both John Lloyd and Alex are members of the cast of ABS-CBN’s I Love Betty La Fea.

This episode directed by Jeffrey Jeturian will air on Saturday night, September 20, after XXX.

John Lloyd Cruz Teams Up with Alessandra de Rossi on MMK originally appeared on Starmometer on September 19, 2008.

No. 36 – Precious Lara Quigaman
(2007 Ranking: 39)

No. 37 – Regine Velasquez
(2007 Ranking: 49)

No. 38 – Diana Zubiri
(2007 Ranking: 32)

No. 39 – Alessandra de Rossi
(2007 Ranking: 46)

No. 40 – Melissa Ricks
(New Entry)

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2008 – Nos. 36 to 40 originally appeared on Starmometer on September 6, 2008.

Alessandra was assigned with another “kontra-bida” role in the Rhian Ramos starrer but she refused the offer. It was reported that Rhian and Alessandra had an encounter in the taping of “L.U.V. Pow!” The said program was shelved because one of it’s star, Valerie Concepcion, switched network last year.

Aside from “I Love Betty La Fea”, Alessandra was also offered to lead in an upcoming soap opera co-starring her with Jake Cuenca and Angelica Panganiban.

Alessandra de Rossi Transfers to ABS-CBN for I Love Betty La Fea originally appeared on Starmometer on August 14, 2008.