Learn Jon’s fitness routine and more as “Us Girls” hangs-out with him in the gym this Thursday (August 4) on Studio 23.

In this super episode, TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino will also feature a collection of superhero statues and figures worth USD10 million. They will also introduce us to Ashley Gosiengfiao, who reigns in the world of cosplay with sister Alodia.

Finally, meet reigning Miss Earth Nicole Faria, and learn about the super things we can do to help save and protect Mother Nature.

All these and more this Thursday (August 4), 9:30pm on “Us Girls” on Studio 23.

Jon Avila Reveals Secret Behind His ‘Superhero’ Body in ‘Us Girls’ originally appeared on Starmometer on August 3, 2011.

Sa walong linggong pagtutok ng sambayanan sa romantic-drama series na Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) presents Impostor, mabilis na napamahal sa mga manonood ang nakakakilig na bagong tambalan nina Prince of Romance Sam Milby at Drama Sweetheart Maja Salvador.

Ngunit sa gitna ng mas tumatatag na ang “SaMaja” loveteam ay ang pagpasok sa eksena ng isa pang nakaiintrigang karakter sa PHR presents Impostor na si Julio na ginagampanan ng Filipino-British hunk na si Jon Avila.

Matatandaang unang nagtambal sina Maja at Jon sa 2008 TV fantasy series na “Kapitan Boom” na isang masayang experience ayon kay Maja. “Okay ang working relationship namin ni Jon sa Kapitan Boom. Masaya kami doon. Medyo nagkakahiyaan pa nga kami sa set noon, kasi bagong pagsasama lang namin. Pero ngayong nagkasama kami ulit sa Impostor, mas komportable na kami sa isa’t isa.”

Nang tanungin si Maja tungkol sa pagsali ni Jon sa PHR presents Impostor, isang nakaaliw na sagot ang ibinigay ng Drama Sweetheart. “Noong malaman kong makakasama ko ulit si Jon bilang Julio sa Impostor, ang first reaction ko–”Ang ganda ko naman dahil ang mga kapares ko parehong inglesero, parehong macho, at parehong guwapo!” Pabiro pang pahabol ng dalaga, “Parehas silang bulol ni Sam! Pero pareho rin silang gusto matuto mag-Tagalog at nakakabilib ‘yung effort nila para matuto.”

Samantala, sa isang exclusive interview kay Jon, halatang may mataas itong paghanga sa Drama Sweetheart. “Maja is very worthy of being a leading lady. She is a very professional actress and very versatile in her craft.”

At dahil mas matagal na sa showbiz si Maja, ikinuwento ni Jon ang pagtulong sa kanya ng dalaga pagdating sa pag-arte. “Maja is really nice kasi she’s showing us a way maximize our craft. She has taught me how to portray a good emotion. I remember one time, pagod na pagod kami dahil sa dami ng eksena but Maja was still on high energy. She taught me how to relax more at the set.”

Sa kwento ng PHR presents Impostor, isang bagong Jon Avila ang makikita. Gagampanan niya ang lalaki sa nakaraan ng tunay na Mariz (Maja)–si Julio. Matapos ang aksidenteng sumira sa kanyang mukha at kalauna’y kanyang buhay, nagbabalik si Julio para bawiin ang natatanging mahalaga na lang para sa kanya—si Mariz at ang kanyang anak rito.

Sa ganda ng karakter ni Jon, maging si Maja ay excited para rito, “Excited ako sa character niya as Julio kasi hindi lang puro pa-pogi. Kontrabida naman siya dito, na good opportunity para kay Jon na maipakita niya yung kakayahan niya sa pag-arte.”

Kung excited si Maja, naawa naman si Jon sa karakter ni Maja sa pagpasok niya sa kwento. “Honestly, gusto ko talaga para makatrabaho ko pa lalo si Maja. Pero sa kasi sa istorya ng Impostor, tarantado talaga role ko. Kawawa talaga si Mariz kung babalik si Julio.”

Abangan sa mas kapanapanabik na mga eksena ng PHR presents Impostor kung paano babaguhin ni Julio (Jon) ang buhay ng impostor at ng mga taong nakapaligid dito. Matuklasan kaya ni Julio na ang Mariz na kinabaliwan niya noon ay hindi na ang Mariz na kaharap niya ngayon? Anong panganib ang dadalhin ni Julio sa buhay nina Devin, Anthony at Joshua? Maitaboy kaya ng ni Devin ang lalaking sumira sa pagsasama nina Mariz at Anthony?

Kasama rin sa PHR presents Impostor sina Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, Precious Lara Quigaman, Bobby Andrews, Raquel Villavicencio at Izzy Canillo.

Huwag palampasin ang bagong mukha ng pag-ibig sa PHR presents Impostor, weekdays sa Hapontastic, 3:50pm, pagkatapos ng Rosalka sa ABS-CBN.

Jon Avila Joins Sam Milby and Maja Salvador in ‘Impostor’ originally appeared on Starmometer on July 3, 2010.

NO. 26: JON AVILA – Filipino-British actor, model and former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2. He is currently seen in “Rubi.” He ranked no. 84 in 2007, no. 7 in 2008 and no. 9 in 2009.

NO. 27: CHRIS TIU – a kapuso host, model and basketball player. He is the co-host of the TV show “Pinoy Records” every Saturday, along with Manny Pacquiao. He also hosts “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” on GMA 7 and “Ako Mismo” on TV5. He ranked no. 59 in 2008 and no. 4 in 2009.

NO. 28: JOEM BASCON – is a kapamilya actor and model managed by Star Magic. He is currently seen in the primetime series “Habang May Buhay.” He ranked no. 33 in 2007, no. 21 in 2008 and no. 34 in 2009.

NO. 29: TJ TRINIDAD – a former kapamilya actor who transferred to GMA in 2009. He is currently seen in the primetime series “Diva.” He ranked no. 32 in 2007, no. 15 in 2008 and no. 32 in 2009.

NO. 30: VICTOR ALIWALAS – 27-year-old Victor is a kapuso model and hunk. He is one of the 2009 Metro bodies and he recently won Male Model Star Award in Korea. He is a new entry in our Top 100.

31. Prince Stefan
32. Christian Bautista
33. Matt Evans
34. Mark Anthony Fernandez
35. Kean Cipriano
36. Sam YG
37. Rafael Rosell
38. JC Tiuseco
39. Billy Crawford
40. Ryan Agoncillo
41. Matteo Guidicelli
42. Jason Abalos
43. Victor Basa
44. Will Devaughn
45. Paul Jake Castillo
46. Rocco Nancino
47. Tom Rodriguez
48. Jay-R
49. Drew Arellano
50. Polo Ravales
51. Mark Bautista
52. Guji Lorenzana
53. Robin Padilla
54. Kiko Rustia
55. Atom Araullo
56. Wendell Ramos
57. Mark Herras
58. Carl Guevarra
59. AJ Perez
60. Johan Santos
61. Steven Silva
62. Paulo Avelino
63. Alfred Vargas
64. Ian Batherson
65. Richard Poon
66. Dino Imperial
67. Joross Gamboa
68. John Estrada
69. Enzo Pineda
70. Rico Blanco
71. Manuel Chua
72. Van Victor Leano
73. Oyo Sotto
74. James Yap
75. Paolo Bediones
76. Geoff Taylor
77. Simon Atkins
78. John Prats
79. Marvin Kiefer
80. Borgy Manotoc
81. Marco Alcaraz
82. Marvin Agustin
83. Chris Cayzer
84. Raph Almeda
85. Bong Revilla
86. Hermes Bautista
87. Marco Morales
88. Rovilson Fernandez
89. Alvin Alfonso
90. Jason Francisco
91. Andre Endique
92. Jiro “Kenji” Shirakawa
93. Ivan Dorschner
94. Adel Tamano
95. Jaco Benin
96. Lem Pelayo
97. Rocky Salumbides
98. Markki Stroem
99. Michael Manansala
100. Alvin de Joya

The finals of RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 are ongoing. 16 male celebrities are left vying for the title. To vote, click HERE.

RP’s Sexiest Men of 2010 – Nos. 26 to 30 originally appeared on Starmometer on May 2, 2010.

In their latest issue, Garage tackles the “Effects of Social Networking on Privacy,” “The Season’s Most Coveted Hairstyles”, “275+ Runway Inspirations”, “The Trends, The Looks and The Must-Haves this Fall Season” and more.

Featured celebrities include Megan Young, Mickey Perz, Kobe Bryant, Solenn Heusaff and of course, the coverboys Jon Avila and Daniel Kenji Matsunaga.

Dubbed as “The New Mood” issue, Garage magazine is now available wherever magazines are sold nationwide.

Jon Avila and Daniel Matsunaga are Garage Magazine’s ‘Faces of the Moment’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 7, 2009.

Manila is a two-part indie film inspired by Ishmael Bernal‘s 1980 film Manila by Night and Lino Brocka‘s 1979 film Jaguar. It is divided into a “Day” and “Night” episode directed by Raya Martin and Adolfo Alix, Jr., respectively.

Manila was first exhibited at the 61st Cannes Film Festival and the 31st Moscow International Film Festival and it is set to be screened in 6 more international film festivals.

Now, Filipinos will finally have the chance to watch this black-and-white film at the following theaters, released by Star Cinema: SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Manila, SM Fairview, Robinsons Ermita, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway, Trinoma, Glorietta 4, Sta. Lucia, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Pampanga, and SM Taytay.

An MJM Production and Bicycle Pictures production, Manila also stars Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Baron Geisler, Iza Calzado, Angelica Panganiban, Jiro Manio, William Martinez, Anita Linda, Marissa Delgado, Menggie Cobarrubias, John Lapus, Katherine Luna, Aleck Bovick, and Jon Avila.

VIDEO LINK: Manila – Full Trailer

Piolo Pascual’s ‘Manila’ to be Released by Star Cinema originally appeared on Starmometer on July 8, 2009.

Summer 2009 sizzles even more with the release of new Bench ads featuring Jon Avila, Gerald Anderson, Angelica Panganiban, Priscilla Meirelles, Rafael Rosell, Rayver Cruz and more!

These ads define what “hot summer” really means.

Starting with the stunning Angelica Panganiban:

Cutie-turned-hunk Gerald Anderson:

Beauty queen Goddess of the earth Priscilla Meirelles:

Coverboy hottie Rafael Rosell:

Rising star Rayver Cruz:

Next top model Regine Angeles:

Sweet princess Shaina Magdayao:

PBB teen edition charmer Valerie Weighnmann:

Hunk Extraordinaire Jon Avila:

Photo Credits: Ronnie Salvacion and Darrel Pobre of D+Construct for Bench

Bench Releases Summer 2009 Campaign originally appeared on Starmometer on April 3, 2009.

No. 6 – Hansen Nichols
(new entry)

No. 7 – JC Tiuseco
(new entry)

No. 8 – Sam Milby
(2008 ranking: 4)

No. 9 – Jon Avila
(2008 ranking: 7)

No. 10 – John Lloyd Cruz
(2008 ranking: 42)

Photo Credits: Hansen Nichols – Filroles Photography; Jon Avila – Bench; John Lloyd Cruz – Star Cinema; Sam Milby – Bench; JC Tiuseco – Survivor Philippines.

RP’s Sexiest Men of 2009 – Nos. 6 to 10 originally appeared on Starmometer on March 11, 2009.

Helmed by Jose Javier Reyes, Status: Single also stars Mylene Dizon, Desiree del Valle, Angelu de Leon, Paolo Contis, Alfred Vargas, Rafael Rosell, Mark Bautista and Jon Avila.

Synopsis: In a story a lot of modern women can relate to, Rufa’s character is anxious to get married after her boyfriend (Mark Bautista) dumps her and all her girlfriends get married one after the other. At 30, Doris can feel her biological clock ticking. She can’t visualize the rest of her days tending a garden or looking after her family. For her, nothing can be worse than growing old, lonely and dying a virgin. She needs a man, and she needs one pronto!

So to make her dream of walking down the aisle come true the soonest time possible, Doris enlists the help of her best pal—the very handsome, very macho but very gay Randy (Paolo Contis)—and thus begins the search for the perfect husband. Will Doris end up with the drop-dead gorgeous Fil-Am bartender Hans (Rafael Rosell), the handsome and intellectual Sean (Alfred Vargas), or the zero self-esteem officemate Iñaki (Jon Avila)?

Or will she accept the fact that she’s destined to be single forever, and can be happy that way?

Status Single is set to premiere on January 28, 2009 as a Pre-Valentine presentation of Rufa’s On-Q 28 Productions and Viva Films.

Video Link: Status: Single – Movie Trailer

Status: Single – Movie Preview originally appeared on Starmometer on January 14, 2009.

This year’s theme is “wild and wet” and find out the 69 chosen hunks in the special supplement of Cosmopolitan Magazine called “Cosmo Men”. The supplement features 30 glossy pages containing 69 half-naked men in their wetness glory.

Two days ago, we revealed the 10 Centerfold Hunks for 2008 and they are (aside from Derek) Jon Avila, Macky Escalona, Bruce Quebral, Ron Morales, Akihiro Sato, Geoff Eigenmann, Rocky Salumbides, Billy Crawford, and Paolo Contis. 6 of them are kapamilya stars namely Jon, Derek, Bruce, Ron, Geoff and Billy. One one made it from the kapuso network and he is none other than Paolo Contis.

Derek Ramsay is Cosmo Men’s Coverguy for 2008 originally appeared on Starmometer on August 29, 2008.

And of course, he is one of the hottest endorsers of Bench Body.

There are speculations that he will play the coveted role “Armando” in the highy-anticipated series on ABS-CBN “I Love Betty La Fea.”

But the odds are favoring to another Bench model and Coverboy member Jake Cuenca:

We’ll see.

Photo Credits: Bench

Jon Avila for Bench Body originally appeared on Starmometer on July 2, 2008.

Profile: Jon Avila (real name John Mullally) is a half-Irish half-Filipino model who won the title Century Tuna Superbod 2006 contest in the male category and later became a Bench endorser. His breakthrough to showbiz was via the reality show Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition. He starred as Kapitan Boom on his first major tv role on ABS-CBN.

What Makes Him Sexy: His gorgeous eyes and hot body make any girl melt.

Jon Avila is No. 7 Sexiest Pinoy of 2008 originally appeared on Starmometer on June 6, 2008.

Jay-R Siaboc will be Jon’s human counterpart while Maja Salvador will be their love interest. The superserye will also star the controversial Brazilian model Mariana del Rio.

Kapitan Boom is set to premiere on April 19, 2008 replacing I Am KC.

Check out some promotional photos and teaser after the jump…

Kapitan Boom – Teaser
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Kapitan Boom – Teaser and Photos originally appeared on Starmometer on April 22, 2008.