ABS-CBN levels up the TV viewers’ weekend showbiz experience with the launch of its newest showbiz-oriented talkshow titled, “Showbiz Inside Report (S.I.R.)” this Saturday (February 4), featuring a fresh combination of empowered hosts including original Kapamilya star Carmina Villaroel, muti-awarded TV host-actress Janice de Belen, actor-politician Joey Marquez, and ‘blind item’ king Ogie Diaz.

“S.I.R.” takes an in-depth look on the news and the people behind some of the most talked issues in show business. Carmina shared, “I’m excited with our show because it gives me the opportunity to get to know the Kapamilya stars much better.” Janice added, “We will discover the real happening behind every story.”

Meanwhile, Joey stressed that viewers must watch out on the hosts’ varying perspectives. He said, “I want to learn from my co-hosts’ thoughts. And since we have different personalities, I’m curious to hear their own opinions about the issues we are presenting.”

Ogie is also looking forward to their show’s no-holds-barred discussions. “We are open to each other’s playful banters, but at the end of the day it’s like a conversation among friends.”

With the exciting set of some of the country’s seasoned hosts, expect for a funfilled highly opinionated “S.I.R.”–with the ever curious and bubbly Janice; Janice, who just like a real sister, will be the guests’ trusted confidante; Joey, meanwhile, will balance out the discussions as he bring up the male perspective amid the issues; and Ogie will surely tickle the viewers’ imagination with his freshest ‘insider’ scoops.

Don’t miss the newest showbiz-oriented talkshow of ABS-CBN, “Showbiz Inside Report,” coming this February 4, Saturday, after “Happy Yippee Yehey.” For more updates log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @ShowbizInsideTV on Twitter, and ‘like’ http://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn on Facebook.

Carmina, Janice, Joey, and Ogie Topbill ABS-CBN’s Newest Showbiz-Oriented Talkshow, ‘Showbiz Inside Report’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 1, 2012.

This Saturday, March 13, viewers will be able to watch the story of a mother who will try to reach out to her four sons. The drama anthology show of ABS-CBN has tapped former SiS host Janice de Belen to star in this dramatic episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.

When asked if she plans to transfer to the Kapamilya Network, the GMA-7 TV host told reporters that there have been no formal talks yet regarding this matter.

However, she is open to the possibility of returning to ABS-CBN. Janice told ABS-CBN News, “I think okay lang ‘yon kasi mahirap ang buhay. Ang pag-aartista ay hindi stable job. Work is work. Kung pwedeng i-accept, why not?”

Janice used to star in teleseryes of ABS-CBN before she moved to GMA-7 to host the morning talk show SiS, which was recently replaced by the talent search Diz Iz It.

Viewers should also look forward to the performance of William Martinez in this drama anthology show.

Janice will portray the role of a young mom to several kids and with a dark, traumatic past that she wants to bury. Katrina (Janice de Belen) seeks livelihood in forms that are not acceptable to her children, for their survival and welfare. As she struggles through life, she finds hope for a better tomorrow.

Makisig Morales, Paul Salas, Aaron Junatas, among others will be seen in the March 13 episode of MMK. This episode is directed by Jerry Sineneng, with script written by Mark Angos.

MMK, hosted by Ms. Charo Santos-Concio, airs every Saturday night on ABS-CBN.

Janice de Belen Stars in Maalaala Mo Kaya this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on March 11, 2010.

SiS was conceptualized by GMA executives in 2001 who wanted a different approach to typical morning talk shows seen on TV. At the time, the morning talk shows that were seen on TV were mostly live panel discussions with guest celebrities.

“Sis” premiered in July 2, 2001 as a replacement to Dina Bonnevie‘s D! Day. The original hosts are true-to-life sisters Janice and Gelli de Belen. Carmina Villaroel was later added in the show.

The first program toppled by SiS was “Morning Girls” hosted by real-life bestfriends Pops Fernandez, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Kris Aquino. SiS was too strong against the so-called “Power Girl Trio” that’s why ABS-CBN reformatted the show making it “Morning Girls with Kris and Korina” with the powerhouse tandem of Kris Aquino and Korina Sanchez.

Year 2004 saw the show easily coasting through the ratings after “Morning Girls with Kris and Korina” folded up and was replaced with “Good Morning Kris” and “Morning Star” in succession.

Year 2005 saw the show competing against Boy Abunda‘s morning talk show “Homeboy” and Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez‘s variety show “Most Requested Show (MRS)” on ABS-CBN, and “Chowtime Na!” on IBC-13. However, “Sis” was still the preferred morning program of most Filipino viewers, as they clobbered the competition in the ratings. Both “MRS” and “Chowtime Na!” has since folded up and “Homeboy” was left to slug it out with “Sis” in the ratings.

Other shows that “Sis” faced stiff competition from ABS-CBN were: “Boy & Kris” featuring the Philippines’ King of Talk Boy Abunda (from Homeboy) and Philippines’ Queen of Talk Kris Aquino (2007-2009) and “Ruffa and Ai” (February 2009-present) hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai Ai delas Alas but the latter is about to become one of the casualties of the GMA talk show.

According to reports, Ruffa and Ai is ending its season this week together with the hosts’ contract. The kapamilya talk show will not return for another season as it will be replaced by the upcoming talent variety program “Showtime” to be hosted by Vhong Navarro and Anne Curtis.

We can’t help but speculate that the ratings of Ruffa and Ai didn’t live up to the expectations of the ABS-CBN management that’s why they decided to end its season (or series) run. And with another show pitted against the kapuso trio, the guessing game is on once again if how many months will “Showtime” last on air or will it be the very first program to topple “Sis”?

For now, it’s safe and fair to say that the real “queens” of morning television are Janice de Belen, Gelli de Belen and Carmina Villaroel. Do i need to explain further?

‘Sis’ Knocks Down ‘Ruffa and Ai’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 19, 2009.