Milby and Mendiola will portray the roles of Nono and Joie, bestfriends who eventually became lovers. But their happiness will be cut short when both their parents did not support their relationship. But Nono stepped out and proved his love for Joie, making Joie faced her fear and believed with everything Nono had promised.

Also starring in the MMK episode are Mickey Ferriols, Lito Pimintel, Aldred Gatchalian, Lauren Uy, Beauty Gonzales, Hiyasmin Neri, Hermes Bautista, Gileth Sandico, and William Lorenzo. It was researched by Alex Martin, written by Joan Habana, and directed by Raz Dela Torre.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV master piece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala MoKaya” (MMK), after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Sam Milby Pairs Up with Jessy Mendiola in ‘MMK’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on January 31, 2012.

Pascual’s special birthday episode in MMK also features Shaina Magdayao, Lester Llansang, Daria Ramirez, Julio Diaz, Lloyd Zaragoza, Jommy Teotico, Josh Ivan Morales, and Llowell Conales.

It was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Arden Condez, and directed by Nuel Naval.

Don’t miss another remarkable TV master piece this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala MoKaya” (MMK), after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN.

For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Piolo Pascual Plays Hired Killer in Action-Packed ‘MMK’ Episode this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on January 19, 2012.

Starring real life brothers Rayver and Rodjun Cruz as Jeff and Kurt, the episode narrates the struggle the brothers had to go through to achieve their dreams. Witness in the story how Jeff (Rodjun) gave up everything in order to help his younger brother gain his self-esteem back after his left leg was amputated after being diagnosed with bone cancer, and how music moved them to reach their goals, despite disappointment and rejections.

Sharing the small screen with the Cruz brothers are Valerie Concepcion, Nash Aguas, Ismael Clavero, Allan Paule, Melissa Mendez, Linn Oeymo, Laisa Comia, Angel Sy, Jobelle Salvador, and Raul Montessa.

The ‘Bringas Brothers Story’ was researched by Mae Rose Balanay, written by Benjamin Benson Logronio, and directed by Mae Czarina R. Cruz. Don’t miss another inspiring family drama this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala MoKaya” (MMK), after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Rayver and Rodjun Cruz Topbill ‘Bringas Brothers’ Story in ‘MMK’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on January 12, 2012.

Witness in the story the exceptional strong father-and-daughter bond between Ete (Philip) and Dang (Kathryn), especially when Ete became mentally ill. During their family’s difficult times, it was Dang who stood strong for her father even if her mother was giving-up already.

Also starring in the episode are Snooky Serna, Janus del Prado, Alexa Ilacad, Ogie Escanilla, and Kristoff Meneses. It was researched by Mae Rose Balanay, written by Ruel Montañez, and directed by Dado Lumibao.

Don’t miss another inspiring family drama this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala MoKaya” (MMK), after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Philip Salvador and Kathryn Bernardo Star in Heavy Drama Episode of ‘MMK’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on January 4, 2012.

The said episode gave Dee his ‘Best Single Performance by an Actor’ recognition from the 2011 PMPC Star Awards for TV; while Gamboa was awarded with ‘Best Single Performance by an Actress’ by the 8th Golden Screen TV Awards.

Witness in the story how Toto (Dee), despite his blindness, inspired his whole family to win their challenges and face their lives with high hopes. Joining Dee and Gamboa in the small screen were Nanding Josef, Philip Nolasco, Boboy Garovillo, Kenjie Garcia, Dominic Ochoa, Daisy Reyes, Ina Fileo, Cherry Lou, Angeline Urquico, Neri Naig, Jommy Teotico, Jerome Ventilla, and Gigi Posadas. The ‘Parol’ episode was researched by Alora Ramos, written by Maan Dimaculangan, and directed by Dado Lumibao. Don’t miss the continuing 20th anniversary celebration of the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), every Saturday night, after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like”www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ Inspires Filipino Families this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on December 26, 2011.

After the unprecedented success of now defunct drama series, “100 Days to Heaven,” Reyes returns on the small screen via MMK where she will play the character of ‘Mila,’ a mother who adopted a baby whom she never thought she would be so attached with. Witness in the episode how a seemingly perfect family became ‘complete’ with a child they just took care of on Christmas day.

Joining Coney in the small screen are Tommy Abuel, Pia Romero, Bryan Santos, Franco Daza, Charles Christianson, Kalila Aguiluz, Blythe, Nikka Valencia, and Tanya Gomez. The ‘Foster a Child’ episode was researched by Akeem Jordan del Rosario, written by Benjamin Benson Logronio, and directed by Rechie del Carmen.

Don’t miss another inspiring family drama this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala MoKaya” (MMK), after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Coney Reyes Adopts a Baby this Christmas originally appeared on Starmometer on December 21, 2011.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings nationwide from December 16 to 18, 2011 according to Kantar Media:

December 16, 2011 (Friday)

Daytime:

Kapamilya Simbang Gabi (0.7%)
Gising Pilipinas (1.5%) / Kape’t Pandasal (1.8%) vs. Rescue (Replay) (1.1%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.5%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.6%)
Spongebob Squarepants (4.8%) vs. Detective Conan (6.9%)
Inazuma Eleven (4.4%) VS. Hunter X Hunter (9.4%)
X-Men The Animated Series (4.3%) vs. Fairy Tail (9.3%)
Kris TV (7.6%) vs. Bleach (10.6%) / Knock Out (11.1%)
Showtime (11.8%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (8.5%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (10.1%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (20.1%)
Helena’s Promise (8.7%) vs. Kokak (13.8%)
Angelito Batang Ama (11.6%) vs. Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (14.5%)
Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (13.0%) vs. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (14.2%)
Reputasyon (15.0%) vs. Love You (8.8%)

Primetime:

Maria La Del Barrio (21.5%) vs. Daldalita (13.5%)
TV Patrol (26.7%) vs. 24 Oras (18.3%) vs. TV 5 Wil Time Bigtime (11.2%)
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig (26.6%) vs. Amaya (20.6%)
Budoy (26.3%) vs. Munting Heredera (17.9%)
My Binondo Girl (24.2%) vs. Glamorosa (4.6%) Nasaan Ka Elisa? (21.1%) vs. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Double Showdown (14.9%) / Inside Protege The Battle For The Big Break (11.9%) vs. TV 5 Ps I Love You (2.9%) / Bitag (2.5%)
Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (13.1%) vs. Bubble Gang (11.3%) vs. TV 5 Aksyon Journalismo (2.0%)
Bandila (5.3%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.6%) vs. TV 5 Juicy! (0.7%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (3.9%) / Urban Zone (1.2%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (2.2%) vs. TV 5 Jojo A. All The Way!!! (0.2%)

December 17, 2011 (Saturday)

Daytime:

Kapamilya Simbang Gabi (0.8%) vs. PJM Forum (0.4%)
Sa Kabukiran (1.2%) vs. Adyenda (1.3%) / Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.4%)
Salamat Dok (3.5%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.7%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (3.6%) vs. Hanep Buhay (5.9%)
Honey Watch Out (2.2%) vs. Tom And Jerry Tales (7.9%)
Why Not? (2.9%) vs. Master Hamsters (8.9%) / Go Diego Go! (4.1%)
The Penguins Of Madagascar (5.8%) vs. Knock Out (8.7%)
El Tigre The Adventures Of Manny Rivera (6.5%) vs. Tropang Potchi (6.8%)
3 Brothers (4.8%) / Boys Over Flowers Forever (6.9%) vs. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (7.4%)
Showtime (11.6%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (11.5%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (10.2%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (23.6%)
Entertainment Live! (5.9%) / Ako Ang Simula (6.1%) vs. Startalk (9.2%)
Failon Ngayon (6.8%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (11.5%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (10.7%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (13.7%) vs. TV 5 Wil Time Bigtime (Saturday)
Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (15.4%) vs. Manny Many Prizes (16.4%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya… (26.1%) vs. Spooky Nights Presents Perya (17.6%)
Toda Max (24.8%) vs. The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto
Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Weekend (16.2%) / Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Weekend (16.2%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (19.4%)
Da Best Ang Pasko Ng Pilipino (11.9%) vs. Imbestigador (11.7%) / Inside Protege The Battle For The Big Break (6.7%) / A Michael Buble Christmas (2.9%) vs. TV 5 Real Confessions (5.8%) / Tutok Tulfo (4.1%) / Aksyon Sabado
Banana Split Extra Scoop (3.8%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.5%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (0.9%)

December 18, 2011 (Sunday)

Daytime:

Sports Unlimited (0.5%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (0.3%)
The Healing Eucharist (5.2%) vs. In Touch (1.0%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (5.1%) vs. Batman The Brave And The Bold (4.2%)
Salamat Dok (5.2%) vs. Jewelpet (6.4%) / Tom & Jerry Kids (9.6%)
Ironman (5.0%) vs. Master Hamsters (9.5%)
Power Rangers RPM (4.8%) vs. Dragon Ball (10.6%)
Matanglawin (7.4%) vs. Aha (8.8%)
Lumang Tao Bagong Mundo (9.4%) vs. Kapuso Movie Sunday Festival (13.6%)
ASAP Rocks (14.3%) vs. Party Pilipinas (10.4%)
Growing Up (12.4%) vs. Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (9.0%)
The Buzz (10.9%) vs. Showbiz Central (8.0%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (20.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (14.3%) vs. TV 5 Pinoy Explorer (7.0%)
Goin’ Bulilit (19.8%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Reality Sitcom (19.3%)
Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (18.1%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (18.1%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (6.6%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (18.7%) / Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Weekend (16.1%) vs. Protege The Battle For The Big Break (18.8%) vs. TV 5 Talentadong Pinoy (8.1%)
Sunday’s Best Da Best Ang Pasko Ng The ABS-CBN Christmas Special Pilipino (11.0%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office (5.5%) / Sunday Night Box Office (5.5%) vs. TV 5 Wow Mali (5.3%) / Under Special Investigation (2.8%) / Aksyon Linggo (2.0%)

Source: Kantar Media

‘MMK’ and ‘TV Patrol Weekend’ Top Weekend Ratings originally appeared on Starmometer on December 20, 2011.

Witness the sacrifices of a son who took on the responsibilities by his parents who were imprisoned for alleged illegal recruitment activities.

Jimmy and Joseph share the small screen with Susan Africa, Nikki Bagaporo, Makisig Morales, Barbie Sabino, Dang Cruz, Neil Sese, Racquel Villavicencio, Crispin Pineda, Elaine Quemuel, and Jovic Susim.

The ‘Panganay’ episode was researched by Mae Rose Balanay, written by Benson Logronio, and directed by Wenn Deramas.

Value your family this Saturday in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Jimmy Santos Stars in a Family Drama Episode of ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on December 15, 2011.

This week’s heartwarming lifestory tackles about the strong bond of a son to his mother and how he was able to rise from his miserable relationship. How much are you willing to sacrifice for the man you love? Ejay is sharing the small screen with Irma Adlawan, Tyrone Perez, Kristel Moreno, Rey PJ Abellana, Philip Nolasco, Carlo Lacana, DM Sevilla, and Johan Santos. This week’s episode directed by Nick Olanka and written by Benson Logronio.

Don’t miss the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), every Saturday night, after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition.”

Ejay Falcon Plays a Gay Role in ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on December 1, 2011.

A touching story about an extraordinary friendship, the episode highlights how ‘Analina’ (Quigaman) saw the ‘good’ in ‘Poying’ (Sanchez) who is feared by their community for being an ‘aswang.’ Despite Poying’s unusual behavior, Analina treated Poying as part of her family.

Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and written by Joan Habanna, the ‘Aswang’ episode also features Kathleen Hermosa, Dionne Monsanto, Gerald Madrid, Lui Villaruz, Maliksi Morales, Lui Manansala, and Khaycee Aboloc.

Don’t miss the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), every Saturday night, after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition.” For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

Precious and Sylvia Star in ‘Aswang’ Episode of ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on November 23, 2011.

In the heartwarming love story, witness how two lovers, Etrona and Panyong, found happiness in each other’s company until their last breath. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and written by Ruel Montañez, the ‘Singsing’ episode also featured Bembol Roco, Megan Young, Janus Del Prado, Glenda Garcia, Tania Gomez, Archie Alemania, Kyle Balili, and Simoun Ibarra.

Don’t miss the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), every Saturday night, after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition.”

‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ Celebrates Perpetual Love this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on November 17, 2011.

After two decades since their last movie together, Robin Padilla and Vina Morales are reunited this Saturday (November 12) in a special ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ (MMK) episode as part of the drama anthology’s 20th anniversary celebration. The said MMK episode is Robin and Vina’s first team-up on the small screen, making it more memorable for the two Kapamilya stars.

This week’s episode will feature the life story of an inmate of the New Bilibid Prison named Willie, played by Robin, who spent most of his life outside prison running away from the authorities; and what he and his wife, played by Vina, had to went through while he was running away from the authorities.

In an interview, both Robin and Vina admitted excitement over their MMK project. Robin shared, “MMK is known for featuring real heartwarming stories of real people, that’s why it’s an honor for me to do an episode that carries a quality story with an amazing cast and high-caliber director.”

Vina, on the other hand, shared, “It’s been a while since we’ve done a project together and fans have been waiting for something like this to happen. I’m happy that even after a long time and now that we’re living our separate lives, we still have that on-screen chemistry that our fans loved.”

Unlike their films which are mostly action-packed, Robin and Vina’s MMK episode is a family drama.

Meanwhile, despite admitting that he personally requested for Vina to be his partner, Robin stressed that they worked on the episode as professional actors. “I wanted to work with Vina because I believe that the character fits her. Unlike before that I have to be really in-love with her to show that I love her on-screen, now the intensity of acting is different. I rely on my own emotions in the dramatic scenes.”

Don’t miss the exciting reunion of Robin and Vina via “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” Saturday night after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition.”

Robin Padilla and Vina Morales Reunite in ‘MMK’ this Saturday originally appeared on Starmometer on November 10, 2011.