During the story conference for the highly-anticipated drama series “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” last February 2 at the 9501 Restaurant in ABS-CBN, Anne Curtis described her character as a rebellious and free-spirited younger sister of Kris Aquino‘s character.

Robin Padilla, on the other hand, will portray the role of a man torn in between two sisters (Kris and Anne).

Although it wasn’t divulged with the entertainment press if Anne Curtis will play the sensational “other woman” role in the said drama series just like what she did in the 2011 box-office hit movie, Kris Aquino dropped some hints on the conflict between their characters as sisters.

“Anne and I will represent lahat ng emotions na nararamdaman ng kababaihan when it comes to being in love. Excited ako also kasi we get to see the dynamics kung anong relationship ng magkapatid. In every family, we all have different characters so makikita n’yo how two women will relate to each other. Yung isa responsible, de numero, yun yung character ko,” Kris told the entertainment press.

Kris also explained that their teleserye will tackle and answer the following questions: “Sino ba ang mas may karapatan sa pagmamahal? Who will call the shots when it comes to love? The person who gave the love or the person who received the love?”

So perhaps the person who gave the love is Kris and the person who received the love is Anne and in the middle of the triangle is Robin Padilla.

The camera will start rolling for “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” on February 21. Bb. Joyce Bernal is said to return to the Kapamilya network to helm the said primetime series which is scheduled to premiere on the second quarter of 2012.

Anne Curtis is a Rebellious Sister in ‘Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 6, 2012.

The King of Talk is Kris Aquino’s close friend that’s why he got first hand information about the estranged couple’s 5-year-marriage that has been nullified by the court for “lack of authority of the solemnizing officer.”

Kris Aquino was granted the custody of their son James Yap Jr., popularly known as “Bimby” or “Baby James.” Yap on the other hand, was granted visitation rights by the court.

More information about the couple’s division of properties and the nullification of marriage will be aired on The Buzz this afternoon after Growing Up.

James Yap and Kris Aquino Divided Their Properties a Year Ago originally appeared on Starmometer on February 5, 2012.

The Makati Regional Trial Court has granted Kris Aquino’s petition to nullify her marriage to basketball star James Yap which she filed July of 2010.

In a report by ABS-CBN primetime newscast Bandila, Kris noted that the ground used by the court to officially annul her marriage to Yap is the lack of authority of the officer who solemnized their marriage 5 years ago.

According to Atty. Anna Liza Logan, (a partner of the Marcos Ochoa Serapio and Tan – the law firm retained by Kris), the ground is more applicable to marriage annulment than legal separation.

“Sa legal separation kasi, the marriage bond is not dissolved so they be separated in pact but they cannot marry anyone else. So for a petition for a declaration of nullity or annulment, once the decree is final, they can marry somebody else,” she said.

So Kris and James are officially single again and have the option to marry someone else in the future.

Meanwhile, Kris was awarded custody of Baby James who will still bear the last name of his basketball player dad. James, on the other hand, was granted visitation rights.

Kris and James met in February 6, 2005. He proposed to her on May 4, 2005 and got secretly married in May 28, 2005. The two reprised their civil ceremony wedding at Boy Abunda’s Quezon City residence on July 10, 2005.

Kris Aquino Declares Nullity of Marriage with James Yap originally appeared on Starmometer on February 3, 2012.

There’s more to fashion than just keeping up with the latest styles and trends and Fashionation proved that one can live a better, more successful, and more fashionable lifestyle with what Boardwalk has in store for millions of Filipinos for 2012.

Featuring the biggest and most recognizable names in the TV and movie industry with the likes of Coco Martin, Derek Ramsay, Gabby Concepcion, and Ms. Kris Aquino just to name a few, the first-ever Personal Shoppers’ Congress became a congregation of the finest and the brightest.

Of course, Boardwalk dedicated Fashionation to its committed members who were christened as full-pledged Personal Shoppers, making an oath to do their very best in the service of the Filipino, bring out the best in each and every one of them, and carry the Boardwalk name with the competence and confidence needed to move towards a better and brighter future.

The event opened up with a spectacular performance from El Gamma Penumbra before Boardwalk President Bernardo Madera took the stage to thank Boardwalk’s faithful members whose unremitting and unwavering support helped make Boardwalk the household name that it is today.

Mr. Madera attests that Boardwalk will have even more surprises for 2012 and he couldn’t be any more excited for the company and its members.

Boardwalk’s finest were acknowledged and given the recognition they deserve, with numerous awards given to the top-selling branches nationwide, and the most outstanding Personal Shoppers of 2011.

Boardwalk couldn’t be any prouder of all of it’s Personal Shoppers. If it wasn’t for their dedication and hard work, the company wouldn’t have been able to reach the success the company had in 2011.

Boardwalk can attest that the company has loyal, driven, and goal-oriented members that continue to bring the Boardwalk name to new heights. Filipinos were able to reach the pinnacle of success because of the wonderful business opportunities Boardwalk has given them and it is because of this fact why its members have stood by the company through its 20 years in the industry.

Because of Boardwalk, they now have the financial freedom to do what they want, when they want, while at the same time, provide a better and brighter future for themselves and their families.

Boardwalk has proven time and time again that every Filipino deserves to be successful and become the best that they can be. People from all walks of life, both young and old, can and will succeed with Boardwalk.

It is never too early or too late in getting on the right vehicle for success and the company is very grateful that its members continue to reward the company with their incomparable and unparalleled commitment in helping Boardwalk become one of the top-selling and fastest-growing direct-selling companies in the country.

With the new programs Boardwalk will launch for 2012, like the Personal Shoppers and the Angat Ang Komunidad campaign, it’s certainly looking like the new year will even be bigger than the last one as the company moves forward with the success of the Filipino in mind.

Boardwalk launches Angat Ang Komunidad

For 20 years, Boardwalk has continued to uplift the lives of the Filipino through the wonderful business opportunities they offer. It is our mission to improve the Filipino way of life and Boardwalk remains steadfast and committed to this purpose.

In our interminable and unremitting pursuit to refine the Filipino lifestyle, we have launched a series of projects that strengthen our mission to provide a better life for every Filipino and bring us closer to our goal.

The first one was the ”Angat Ang Pamilya” program that promotes the family development of our Boardwalk Personal Shoppers while enticing people to set-up their own business with the biggest direct-selling company in the country.

This was followed by our ”Angat Sa Porma” campaign that focused on the professional development of our Boardwalk Personal Shoppers, helping them improve their sense of style while at the same time, let them have flourishing careers with Boardwalk.

Which brings us to the Angat Ang Komunidad initiative.

While the first one centered on family development, followed by a focus on career growth, ”Angat Ang Komunidad” concentrates on the Filipino community and how they can be improved through the business opportunities provided by Boardwalk.

It is time for our members to share the success they’ve had with their respective communities. We at Boardwalk believe that building a strong network within a community will not only help our Personal Shoppers improve their business for the better, their success, and that of their community’s, will also be multiplied ten-fold.

This is part of Boardwalk’s commitment to continue uplifting the lives of the Filipino and we hope that you will be one with us in this new endeavor as we march towards a better and brighter future together.

Enjoy a business that works. Be a Personal Shopper.

True to its mantra of uplifting the lives of the Filipino, Boardwalk is letting each and every one of you enjoy a business that not only pays well but also lets you be a big help to every Filipino out there who wants to bring out the best in them.

You can help millions of Filipinos to be more confident and always be at their best by becoming one of Boardwalk’s Personal Shoppers. Not only will you own a business that gives you financial freedom to do what you want, when you want, you will be giving people personal advices on how they can best project themselves to the best of their abilities.

That is what being one of Boardwalk’s Personal Shoppers is all about. You will be every Filipino’s personal adviser in looking good and feeling good, their personal coach in style, helping Filipinos to be more confident in how they look and in what they do.

As a Personal Shopper, you will be every Filipino’s confidant in the world of fashion.

To assure our clients that they will always receive the best direction in style and fashion, would-be Personal Shoppers will be given proper training to help you become the official liaison, if you will, for Filipinos to what’s hip, trendy, and fashionable.

As a Personal Shopper, you will live and breathe fashion and virtually shop for our clients, freeing them from the hassles of standing in those long lines at the shopping malls. You will be able to see what our clients want before they even get the chance to tell you what they want.

Style and fashion will be second nature to Personal Shoppers and you will be a part of an elite group who will be helping every Filipino live better lives by giving them the upper hand in how to be the best that they can be.

Give us a call at 631-9999 and become one of Boardwalk’s Personal Shoppers and experience first-hand why your fashion is our business.

Boardwalk Launches First Personal Shoppers’ Congress ‘Fashionation’ originally appeared on Starmometer on January 21, 2012.

While most celebrities are busy with their Christmas shopping and Holiday escapades, Kapamilya stars Kris Aquino, Vice Ganda, Angel Locsin, and Anne Curtis chose to spend a night sharing their blessings with the families in the different barangays of Cagayan de Oro City who were all recently affected by typhoon Sendong.

Kris, Vice, Angel, and Anne personally visited the typhoon-stricken areas of CDO and handed out food, water, and toiletries to the residents who mostly have lost everything including their properties, livelihood, homes, and even their loved ones.

Aquino said that made sure they seized the chance to help. “It’s nice to know that even my househelps joined us in the relief operations. They were up until four in the morning preparing our packed goods,” she said.

Vice Ganda, on the other hand, expressed that this is the time for Filipinos to show compassion and to extend a helping hand to each other. He said, “We all know that many were devastated in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. We have to do something. It would be heartless of us to spend time just shopping while knowing that there are other people in our country suffering.”

Locsin and Curtis further appealed to the public to take part in helping the victims of typhoon Sendong.

“We are not here just to show that we are ‘giving.’ We want to urge our kababayans to share their blessings especially now that its Christmas time,” Locsin explained.

Curtis reminded that ‘clean potable water’ is an urgent necessity of the people in CDO and Iligan.

Meanwhile, “ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya: Operation Sendong” is continuously seeking for in-kind and cash donations to aid the families affected by the tragedy.

In-kind donations like canned goods, rice, noodles, biscuits, coffee, sugar, clothes, blankets, mats, and medicines can be brought to Sagip Kapamilya, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. Mother Ignacia cor. Eugenio Lopez St. Diliman, Quezon City; ABS-CBN Cagayan De Oro, Barangay Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City; and to ABS-CBN Davao, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City.

For cash donations, interested parties may send it to Banco de Oro (Sct. Albano, Quezon Ave., Quezon City Branch) under the account name ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya with account number 393-011-4199. For international cash donations, Sagip Kapamilya’s BDO dollar account number is 393-008-1622 with a ‘swift code,’ BNORPHMM.

The public can also deposit their donation through PNB at BPI which both carry the account name ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya. The account number in PNB is 419-539-5000-13; while in BPI (West Triangle, Quezon City Branch) is 3051-1127-75. The BPI Dollar Account is under the name ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya with the account number, 3054-0270-35.

Kris, Vice Ganda, Angel, and Anne, Reach Out to Typhoon Sendong Victims in Cagayan de Oro originally appeared on Starmometer on December 20, 2011.

“Segunda Mano” is an upcoming horror movie jointly produced by
Star Cinema, Agostodos and MJM Productions as an entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The film stars the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, Kapuso top leading man Dingdong Dantes, and versatile actress Angelica Panganiban.

Also starring in the movie are Helen Gamboa,Jhong Hilario, Bangs Garcia, Angel Jacob, Ian Veneracion, and Rico Blanco.

“Segunda Mano” opens in theaters nationwide on December 25, Christmas day.

‘Segunda Mano’ – Movie Poster and Full Trailer originally appeared on Starmometer on December 3, 2011.

Tweets flooded about the rare opportunity to see De Leon on the Kapamilya Network. Account @ptprof08 commented, “It’s a breath of fresh air seeing Joey de Leon on @KristTV. He should have a show on ABS-CBN.” While @iamSweetay said, “Parang bigla kong nagustuhan si Joey de Leon dahil sa interview niya sa KrisTV. He’s very well-travelled and intelligent. I love him na!”

A lot of netizen also commended the seasoned commediane for his words of wisdom. In her tweet, @gidgetdc shared, “Our new artists should watch this interview of #JoeydeLeon. Grabeng dami nilang matutunan on how to stay grounded.” Ever known comedian and talent manager Ogie Diaz (@ogiediaz) agreed to De Leon’s message to the newcomers in the entertainment industry. He said, “Be professional, be friendly!” Payo ni Joey de Leon sa mga artista.”

De Leon was joined in “Kris TV” by Gerald Anderson, his co-star in Star Cinema’s latest offering, “Won’t Last A Day Without You,” which is also topbilled by Sarah Geronimo.

Don’t miss “Kris TV,” weekdays, after ‘Avengers’ on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com , follow @KrisTVOfficial on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kris-TV-Official-Page .

Joey de Leon’s Guesting in ‘Kris TV’ Trended on Twitter Philippines originally appeared on Starmometer on November 25, 2011.

Now at the peak of her success in providing every household quality entertainment via her morning talk show “Kris TV”, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino will proudly showcase newest product additions to her most sought after kitchen and home collection “K Everyday” this Sunday (Oct 2) at The Event Center, Building A, SM Megamall.

As early as 10 a.m., guests may visit the retail fair, try “K Everyday” products and purchase them to be like Kris who uses quality products in her home. From 4p.m. to 6p.m., the Queen of All Media herself will present and demonstrate her signature products. She’ll also welcome greetings from her followers.

Besides being known for her audacity in facing controversies, as well as her wittiness in hosting on TV, Kris is also very particular and meticulous at home. As a mother and homemaker, she personally hand-picks everything in her house—from kitchen to bathroom stuff, she ensures the quality of the things she uses.

Kris takes pride in offering a new set of personally selected home essentials that are meant to make everyday home life more comfortable and happy. “K Everyday” collection offers Metro manufactured cookware and kitchen tools, cutlery, and colorful utensil sets developed to make cooking easier and liven up everyone’s table. Her line also includes high-quality stationery and paper products by Sterling Paper.

Sleeping will be more clean, comfy and pleasurable with “K Everyday” foam beds and mattresses, which comein premium and deluxe collections in various sizes. Foldable mattresses are also available, which transforms from living room fixtures to guest beds. Manufactured by Uratex, the products are treated with “Sanitized” technology, which keeps bacteria and dust away.

The “K Everyday” collection is definitely simple and affordable, yet stylish and functional. Made to meet perfection, the collection assures the durability and affordability of each of its product, which was inspired by Kris’ personality, creativity and practicality.

“K Everyday” cookware and mattresses will be available at SM Homeworld, while stationery, gift wrappers and gift bags can be bought at the Stationery and Supplies section of the SM Department Store.

Products will be sold during the event at discounted prices.

Kris Aquino to Launch her Newest Line of Kitchen and Home Products originally appeared on Starmometer on October 2, 2011.

Kris Aquino is currently filming the horror movie “Segunda Mano” with Dingdong Dantes which is an official entry to the upcoming 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The said movie is a co-production with Star Cinema, and they were able to get Kapuso leading man Dingdong Dantes to work with them on the condition that Kris Aquino will also do a movie with GMA films next year.

In an interview by the Chikka Minute segment of 24 Oras, Kris Aquino already expressed her “wish” to GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar that she would want to co-star with Dingdong’s girlfriend Marian Rivera in her upcoming project for the Kapuso film outfit.

Marian Rivera and Kris Aquino Movie in 2012? originally appeared on Starmometer on September 16, 2011.

Her life may be an open book, but there are countless things we have yet to learn about the Queen of Talk, Kris Aquino.

In the latest issue of The Kris Aquino Magazine, featuring our cover girl in a glamorous red outfit, Kris makes a list of over 100 ways she tries to live life to the full.

“Be kind to yourself,” she encourages readers, and for Kris, this could be in many different ways.

To enrich her mind, she reveals 20 books she has recently read and are lined up to read. To inspire and reflect, she names 10 songs and artists she has been listening to lately. To help make her feel and look good, Kris shows us 10 beauty favorites in her kikay kit, as well as 5 ways to wear the jumpsuit, one of her current wardrobe staples. To refresh and rejuvenate her each day, she reveals the 15 things she always keeps in her bathroom. To help make her home life easier, she has 10 tried-and-tested kitchen must-haves. To guide her in her passions and pursuits, she shares 15 devotional quotes that keeps her grounded and hopeful. And as if these weren’t enough, she opens up her heart once more with the 15 things she has learned about herself lately.

This issue is chock-full of interesting reads, including Kris’s accounts of her latest trips with her boys Josh and Bimby. Enjoy exclusive photos of their Mexican Disney cruise to celebrate Bimby’s birthday, and their breathtaking vacation in Palawan’s Mangenguey island for Josh’s celebration!

Not only that, K Mag is the first to tell the story of John “Sweet” Lapus and his “father figure” role in Josh’s life. Anne Curtis also talks about the special bond she shares with her Ate Kris.

Last but not least, Kris takes us through her friend Pokwang’s new house in Antipolo, and in the process shares 5 useful design tips for homemakers out there.

Check out the Kris Aquino Magazine’s latest issue at your favorite newsstands. For more information, logon to http://www.facebook.com/KrisAquino.Magazine.

Kris Says: Be Kind to Yourself! originally appeared on Starmometer on August 27, 2011.

The Kris-Dingdong movie has a working title “Segunda Mano” and it’s an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

So how did it become possible for Kris Aquino and Dingdong Dantes to star in one movie since they’re from rival networks?

Kris said Dingdong went to Atty. Gozon to ask for permission to do a project with Star Cinema. GMA Films agreed in exchange for her to do a movie with them in 2012.

“So, ang hiningi lang nila was that I sign a contract that will state na I’ll do a movie with GMA for 2012,” she added.

The horror movie which is under MJM Productions will also star Angelica Panganiban and will be directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal.

Kris Aquino Teams Up with Dingdong Dantes in Horror Flick ‘Segunda Mano’ originally appeared on Starmometer on August 24, 2011.

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino was surprised by “Pilipinas Got Talent” hopeful Ramul Lopez and Seedz band front man, who revealed that he was a former schoolmate of Kris’ ex-husband James Yap. The crowd went rowdy and waited for Kris’ reaction. What will Kris say? Will she call James to confirm if the young vocalist is telling the truth? Will this bit of information help his band make it through the next round of the competition?

This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Get to Kris’ reaction this Sunday (Aug 7) in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” with Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford as hosts, airing every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.

James Yap Former Schoolmate, Shows Off Talent to Kris Aquino in ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ originally appeared on Starmometer on August 7, 2011.