ABS-CBN’s biggest family drama series, “Budoy,” continues to inspire viewers not only through its heartwarming scenes but also with its new segment titled “Mga Kuwento ni Budoy: Isang Pagpupugay sa mga Guro at Mag-aaral,” that features short documentaries of ordinary people that showed their utmost dedication to uphold the value of education in the country. It aims to pay tribute to education advocates like 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida.

Meanwhile, “Budoy” fans will surely be glued more on their TV sets as more explosive scenes are yet to be revealed. How will Budoy react upon learning that her Mommy Luisa (ZsaZsa Padilla) and Nanay Elena (Janice de Belen) filed a case against his father Anton (Tirso Cruz III)? Will the Maniegos feel more guilty when they discover that Luisa’s life was put on the line just to save Budoy from the kidnappers?

Don’t dare miss “Budoy,” weeknights, after “E-Boy” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www. budoy .tv , follow @budoy_tv on Twitter, and ‘like’ www.facebook.com/budoy.tv.

‘Budoy’ Pays Tribute to Education Advocates originally appeared on Starmometer on February 8, 2012.

Featured in the first leg of the Kapamilya Karavan, which will be held this Saturday (January 14) at Ayala Mall Terraces, are the Kapamilya network’s biggest stars such as Gerald Anderson of “Budoy,” Enchong Dee of “Maria La Del Barrio,” Kaye Abad of “Angelito,” and Jason Francisco, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Gainza, Ryan Bang and Pooh of “Banana Split.”

Gerald Anderson shared that he considers the show in Cebu’s Sinulog Festival as a thanksgiving for the ever supportive Cebuanos who watch his teleserye and look forward to his new Star Cinema movie with Sarah Geronimo.

“I’m really grateful to my fellow Visayans for supporting me in “Budoy.” To perform in front of them is my way of saying thank you,” Gerald said.

Enchong, on the other hand, would like to offer a prayer at the Sinulog feast. He said he’s really indebted to the Lord for the blessings he has received throughout the past years.

“I know that the purpose of festivals is to give thanks for the bountiful life of a particular place. That’s why I’d like to take this opportunity,” Enchong said.

The Sinulog Festival is one of the biggest and most colorful annual festivities in the country. Derived from the Sinulog, which means thanksgiving dance, it gives honor to the Sto. Niño or the child Jesus.

Also this January, the Kapamilya Karavan is set to hit the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City.

Budoy, Enchong and Other Kapamilya Stars to Join Sinulog Festival originally appeared on Starmometer on January 13, 2012.

Last December, Jose Manalo‘s impersonation of “Budoy”–a character of ABS-CBN’s primetime series played by Gerald Anderson–became a trending topic on Twitter.

Yesterday during the Fastbreak Charity Event for Sendong Victims held at The Arena in San Juan City, comedian Jose Manalo was able to meet the object of his impersonation–Gerald Anderson.

During the halftime break, Jose and Gerald put on a show to the delight of the crowd.

Watch the video here:

Aside from their entertaining “Budoy” skit, Jose and Gerald also showed their basketball skills when each of them sank a three-pointer during the game.

Video courtesy of Crizelajoy

Jose Manalo as Budoy Meets Gerald Anderson (Video) originally appeared on Starmometer on January 7, 2012.

As anger and insecurity took over his heart, BJ (Gil) continues to carry out his wicked plans against Budoy (Anderson), whom he sees now as a threat in winning back his ex-girlfriend, Jackie (Jessy Mendiola). Meanwhile, Budoy tries to bring back the ‘old’ nice BJ by looking for his real parents. Will Budoy’s search change BJ’s harsh treatment towards him or will it spark a new war between them?

Don’t dare miss “Budoy,” weeknights, after “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.budoy.tv, follow @budoy_tv on Twitter, and ‘like’ www.facebook.com/budoy.tv.

Gerald vs Enrique in ‘Budoy’ originally appeared on Starmometer on December 26, 2011.

As Budoy’s (Gerald) mind continue to progress, will his feelings for childhood friend Jackie (Jessy Mendiola) progress as well?

How will BJ (Enrique Gil) handle the competition against Budoy not only for the attention of his parents but also for Jackie’s heart?

Don’t dare miss “ Budoy ,” weeknights, after “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www. budoy .tv , follow @budoy_tv on Twitter, and ‘like’ www.facebook.com/ budoy .tv .

Budoy is Getting Smarter! originally appeared on Starmometer on December 14, 2011.

Kapamilya Drama Prince and “Budoy” lead star Gerald Anderson was recently honored as one of the ‘Favorite Anak TV Makabata Stars’ in the recent 2011 Anak TV Seal Awards.

Anderson shared the merit with his fans who never fail to support his projects. He said, “I am so thankful that they made “Won’t Last A Day Without You” a box-office success and “Budoy” a consistent top-rater in primetime. I am happy that viewers are inspired of our teleserye”

Join Anderson and “Budoy”s powerhouse cast composed of promising young stars Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil; legendary luminaries of Philippine movie industry including Dante Rivero, Gloria Sevilla and Barbara Perez; and seasoned actors namely Tirso Cruz III, Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Christian Vazquez, and Janice de Belen and watch out for more explosive happenings in Budoy’s life.

Don’t miss the biggest family drama Primetime Bida teleserye, “Budoy,” weeknights, after “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.budoy.tv, follow @budoy_tv on Twitter, and “like” http://www.facebook.com/budoy.tv.

Gerald Wins ‘Favorite Anak TV Makabata Star’ at 2011 Anak TV Seal Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on December 9, 2011.

The lead stars of “Won’t Last a Day Without You”–Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson–together with director Raz dela Torre.

Supporting Sarah and Gerald in the film are Megan Young, Niña Dolino, Marlann Flores, Cheska Ortega, Martin del Rosario and Young JV.

Joey de Leon and John “Sweet” Lapus.

The cast and director of “Won’t Last A Day Without You.”

Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board, “Won’t Last A Day Without You” is now showing in theaters nationwide.

Photography by Allan Sancon

‘Won’t Last a Day Without You’ Premiere Night Photos originally appeared on Starmometer on December 1, 2011.

According to Gil, he is happy and thankful to be part of the top-rating Primetime Bida teleserye. “So far, this is the most challenging show I’ve been part of. The scenes in “Budoy” are not easy, but it’s very rewarding especially when people appreciate our efforts,” he said.

Gil’s character, BJ, was well-loved by the public until the truth about Budoy unraveled. Now that he knew who the ‘real’ Benjamin Maniego is, BJ is puzzled on seeking for his own identity. He shared, “Viewers will witness the turning point in BJ’s life. From being cheerful, he is now bound to utmost misery. Prepare to witness the drastic changes in BJ and how he will face Budoy in the days to come.”

Under the direction of Ruel S. Bayani and Tots Sanchez-Mariscal, don’t miss “Budoy,” weeknights “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.budoy.tv, follow @budoy_tv on Twitter, and ‘like’ www.facebook.com/budoy.tv.

Enrique Gil Gets Ready for Acting Showdown with Gerald Anderson in ‘Budoy’ originally appeared on Starmometer on November 30, 2011.

“Won’t Last a Day Without You” is the second team-up movie of Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It is a joint production of Star Cinema and Viva Films. It is directed by Raz dela Torre and will be released on November 30, 2011 and not on November 23 as earlier announced.

Also starring in the movie are John Lapus, Martin del Rosario, Megan Young, Niña Dolino, Marlann Flores, Cheska Ortega, Young JV, Lui Villaruz, Jommy Teotico, Yam Concepcion and Joey de Leon.

Watch the full trailer here:

Won’t Last a Day Without You – Full Trailer Premiere originally appeared on Starmometer on November 20, 2011.

The Sarah-Gerald tandem has been proven as one of the best love teams in Philippine cinema by virtue of the P120.21 million box-office gross of their first movie “Catch Me…I’m In Love” which was shown last March.

Come November 30, the “Ashrald” love team is facing a difficult challenge- to surpass the box-office gross of their first movie and to match, if not beat, the earnings of previous co-productions of Star Cinema and Viva Films–”No Other Woman” and “Praybeyt Benjamin”–now the Top 2 highest-grossing Filipino movies of all time.

Because of this, Sarah and Gerald are a bit nervous and pressured to maintain that rank. “Siyempre nandun yung kaba kasi ine-expect ng tao na sana malagpasan or mapantayan man lang yung nagawa namin sa Catch Me…I’m In Love,” expressed Sarah.

On “Won’t Last A Day Without You,” Sarah portrays the role of a disc jockey who’s afraid to fall in love. “Ako dito si DJ Heidi. Ang aking mga pinagdaanan dito, parang in a way naging man-hater ng konti. Ayoko yung mga ugali ng lalaki na babaero. Tapos hindi siya tipikal na role na ginagawa ko na hindi pa naka-experience ng first love. Kumbaga may experience na yung character ko dito.”

Meanwhile, Gerald shared that his role in their new movie is somehow different from his usual roles. “Ako dito si Andrew. Down-to-earth na happy-go-lucky kind of guy.” But although they’re faced with new roles, Sarah and Gerald are up to the challenge. “Sobrang hirap kasi nag-a-adjust pa kami, sobrang layo talaga sa first movie namin. Pero feeling ko makukuha din namin. So dapat abangan kung paano magka-clash yung dalawa, kung paano kami mai-in love at kung paano kami magkaka-developan sa movie,” shared Gerald.

Above everything else, Sarah and Gerald still enjoys every bit of their work despite the all the pressure. “Tulad ng ibang movie na ginawa ko, mahirap magpadala sa pressure na kailangang maging successful yung project. So ine-enjoy na lang namin at director naman namin si Direk Raz dela Torre. Nagtutulungan kami dito para mapaganda talaga yung movie,” said Sarah.

In fact, the love team admitted that they’re closer and more comfortable with each other now. Sarah jokingly said, “Link na link na nga kami eh.” Meanwhile, Gerald expressed “Basta I am really happy na naka-partner ko si Sarah.”

Do you think “Won’t Last A Day Without You” can surpass the box-office gross of “Catch Me…I’m In Love?”

Watch the teaser trailers here:

Courtesy of Star Cinema/Viva Films

Won’t Last a Day Without You – Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson’s 2nd Team Up on the Big Screen originally appeared on Starmometer on November 20, 2011.

Sarah Geronimo is the former box-office queen who held the record of starring in–You Changed My Life–the highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time until it was outgrossed by two films this year from the same producers.

“No Other Woman” and “Praybeyt Benjamin” have broken box-office records this year by beating the earnings of the Sarah Geronimo-John Lloyd Cruz team up. And the pressure is on Geronimo as her second movie with Gerald Anderson is about to be shown later this month.

“Won’t Last a Day Without You” is the follow-up to the first Sarah-Gerald team-up “Catch Me…I’m In Love” which is the first box-office hit of 2011. Just like the first movie, it’s also a co-production between Star Cinema and Viva Films, the winning team-up that made box-office waves this year for “Praybeyt Benjamin” and “No Other Woman” which are now the 1st and 2nd highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time, respectively.

Another factor that will make Sarah very nervous is that “Won’t Last A Day Without You” is facing two box-office giants from Hollywood – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1″ which opened yesterday and “Happy Feet Two” which is also showing on November 23.

Now the question remains: Will Sarah and Gerald’s “Won’t Last A Day Without You” continue the trend in the Philippine box-office and will it surpass the box-office gross of “Catch Me…I’m In Love”?

We’ll see.

Sarah Geronimo Admits She’s Nervous for Her Upcoming Movie ‘Won’t Last a Day Without You’ originally appeared on Starmometer on November 20, 2011.

Similar to his character in the top-rating Primetime Bida family drama series “Budoy,” Gerald Anderson is in full support in helping the mentally challenged patients through the charity basketball tournament he oprganized which was participated by his fellow Kapamilya stars from Star Magic and ASAP Rocks. Because of the tourney’s success, the drama prince is hopeful that his friends and fans will continue to support him in his future charity projects. Meanwhile, watch out for one explosive happening in Budoy’s life that will change everyone’s life. Under the direction of Ruel S. Bayani and Tots Sanchez-Mariscal, don’t miss “Budoy,” weeknights on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.budoy.tv, follow @budoy_tv on Twitter, and ‘like’ www.facebook.com/budoy.tv.

Gerald Anderson Supports Budoy’s Advocacy originally appeared on Starmometer on November 16, 2011.