A captivating story that will put to test the value of friendship and love and unravel a deeply kept secret of two families, this remarkable drama is top-billed by the most respected actors and actresses of the country who will give justice to each of the unique characters in the story.

Valiente stars Nadine Samonte, JC de Vera, Nina Jose, Oyo Sotto and Michael de Mesa.

Plot: Isang kwento ng malalim na pagkakaibigan nina Theo Baraganza at Gardo Valiente na sisirain ni Donya Trining, ang ganid at sakim na ina ni Theo.

Pero lingid sa kaalamanan ni Gardo, isang lihim ang mabubunyag sa kanyang pagkatao at ito’y magiging armas niya laban sa mga Braganza.

Directed by Joel Lamangan, Valiente makes its exciting comeback this February on TV5.

Watch the teaser trailer here:

Courtesy of Valiente Facebook Page

‘Valiente’ – Teaser Trailer and BTS Photos originally appeared on Starmometer on January 7, 2012.

“The Sisters” is topbilled by the newest Kapatid star Nadine Samonte in a dual role.

The primetime drama series boasts of a powerhouse cast that also includes Eddie Garcia, Rio Locsin, Leandro Munoz, Alicia Alonzo, Zoren Legaspi, Lotlot De Leon, Susan Africa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Rocky Gutierrez, Alyana Asistio, James Blanco, Wendell Ramos, introducing Eula Caballero and Victor Silayan.

“The Sisters” is based from the popular graphic novel of Rod Santiago (right) and under the direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal (right) and Argel Joseph.

‘The Sisters’ – Presscon Photos originally appeared on Starmometer on July 15, 2011.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Nadine Samonte as Bella:

Nadine Samonte as Cristina:

Leandro Munoz as Rafael:

Eula Caballero as Sheila:

Edgar Allan Guzman as Jimmy:

(To be continued on Page 2)

Meet the Cast of TV5′s ‘The Sisters’ originally appeared on Starmometer on July 13, 2011.

Starting this Monday, July 18, primetime viewing is spiced with intense drama and unique characters in the first TV adaptation of a classic Pinoy comics series – Rod Santiago’s The Sisters.

Top-billed by the newest Kapatid star who is touted as the prime actress of her generation, Nadine Samonte in a challenging dual role, Rod Santiago’s The Sisters features the compelling story of twin sisters Cristina and Bella Santiago whose relationship is put to the test with the consequences of their personal choices and the obstacles that fate brings their way.

The Santiago twins may look exactly alike, but beneath their identical facade lies an extreme difference that entails their twisted fate. Cristina and Bella will also fall prey to the scheming ways of their vindictive aunt Socorro (Rio Locsin), who will stop at nothing to take everything from the sisters and their family.

This new primetime series also brings back one of the most talented actors and sought after leading men to popular dramatic actresses, Leandro Munoz. Portraying the role of the twins’ childhood friend Rafael, his character will be enmeshed in a complicated love triangle that will greatly affect the bond between the two sisters.

Under the incomparable direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal and Argel Joseph, Rod Santiago’s The Sisters boasts of a powerhouse cast that also includes Eddie Garcia, Alicia Alonzo, Zoren Legaspi, Lotlot De Leon, Susan Africa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Rocky Gutierrez, Alyana Asistio, James Blanco, Wendell Ramos, introducing Eula Caballero and Victor Silayan.

Rod Santiago’s The Sisters brings forth as its theme song an exceptional rendition of the song “Hiram” as performed by Faith Cuneta with Gerald Salonga’s Philharmonic Orchestra.

Starting this July 18, primetime viewing levels up in dramatic intensity with the much-awaited premiere of Rod Santiago’s The Sisters. Don’t miss this unfolding of the most riveting story ever serialized on television.

Rod Santiago’s The Sisters airs weeknights after Bangis on TV5.

Watch the teaser trailer for “The Sisters” here:

Rod Santiago’s ‘The Sisters’ Premieres July 18 on TV5 originally appeared on Starmometer on July 13, 2011.

After “Bangis”, another TV adaptation of a popular graphic novel is going to be released on primetime by TV5. It’s the much-followed komiks series “The Sisters.”

The new drama series will be topbilled by former Kapuso star Nadine Samonte. Playing the role of her leading men are model-turned-actor Victor Silayan and returning actor Leandro Muñoz.

Under the direction of Bb. Joyce Bernal, Rod Santiago‘s “The Sisters” is set to premiere later this month replacing “Babaeng Hampaslupa”.

Watch the teaser trailer for “The Sisters” here:

TV5′s ‘The Sisters’ – Teaser Trailer originally appeared on Starmometer on July 11, 2011.

Nadine Samonte finally accepted the offer of TV5 to star in its newest drama program “The Sisters.”

The StarStruck alum was last seen on GMA’s afternoon program “My Lover, My Wife” in a starring role alongside Maxene Magalona and Luis Alandy.

Now she will star in “The Sisters,” her first project as a “Kapatid,” under the direction by Bb. Joyce Bernal.

According to reports, her leading men in the said drama program are returning actor Leandro Muñoz and model-turned-actor Victor Silayan.

Image courtesy of GMA-7

Nadine Samonte Transfers to TV5, Topbills ‘The Sisters’ originally appeared on Starmometer on June 19, 2011.

Photo Credits:

GMA-7 – Nadine Samonte and Sheena Halili
ABS-CBN – Valerie Concepcion

Previously:

76. Agot Isidro
77. Iwa Moto
78. Diva Monteliba
79. Jessy Mendiola
80. Dimples Romana
81. Donita Rose
82. Bela Padilla
83. Camille Prats
84. Andi Manzano
85. Megan Young
86. Arci Munoz
87. Ruffa Gutierrez
88. Regine Angeles
89. Diana Zubiri
90. Jean Garcia
91. Rica Peralejo
92. Nina Jose
93. Queenie Padilla
94. Vicky Morales
95. Princess Velasco
96. Jonalyn Viray
97. Karla Paula Henry
98. Stef Prescott
99. Wendy Valdez
100. Sandra Seifert

The Top 20 Final Poll is ongoing. To vote, click here.

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines – Nos. 71 to 75 originally appeared on Starmometer on October 15, 2010.

How far would you go to be with the one you truly love? Does love know how to surrender? Can love defy fate and time? Is there an end to love? On June 28, the answers to these questions will be unveiled as the most-awaited local adaptation of the first successful Korean series on Philippine TV begins.

In line with its 60th anniversary celebration, GMA Network offers Endless Love, which features the highly anticipated primetime TV reunion of the most sought-after love team in the country – Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.

The phenomenal loveteam of Dingdong and Marian first became popular in Marimar. They followed up this big hit with another successful series, Dyesebel. The two were last seen together on primetime in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang. This year, Dingdong and Marian are back together as they are set to breathe life to the well-loved lead characters of Johnny and Jenny in Endless Love.

The Kapuso Network’s latest offering also features award-winning actor Dennis Trillo who plays the equally important role of Andrew. Kapuso homegrown artist Nadine Samonte, meanwhile, will portray the antagonist character of Shirley.

Other cast members include a grand ensemble of the industry’s well-respected artists led by Tirso Cruz III, Sandy Andolong, Janice de Belen together with Bernard Palanca, Marco Alcaraz, Gabby Eigenmann, Ces Quesada, Jana Dominguez, Mosang, Bela Padilla and Ms. Kuh Ledesma in a very special role.

Endless Love also introduces three young stars who went through a series of auditions before bagging significant roles in the series. The three showbiz neophytes are Joyce Ching as the young Shirley, Kristoffer Martin as the young Johnny and Kathryn Bernardo as the young Jenny.

Mac Alejandre directs the series, which tells a compelling love story filled with twists and hapless situations that will make the viewers’ tears fall every night.

Lead characters Johnny (Dingdong) and Jenny (Marian) are siblings from a well-off family. They are sheltered and are genuinely loved by their parents Robert (Tirso Cruz III) and Katherine (Sandy Andolong). Johnny loves his sister and is very protective of Jenny, who loves her brother as much.

The perfect and happy lives of Johnny and Jenny turn topsy-turvy when an accident leads their family to discover an incident from the past. The family learns there was a case of baby switching in the hospital the day Jenny was born. They discover that Robert and Katherine’s real daughter is Shirley, the poor, mean and resentful classmate of Jenny.

The lives of Jenny and Shirley are dramatically reversed in an instant. Jenny wants to stay but Shirley keeps pushing her to leave the family she loves so much. Hurting, the weak-willed Jenny decides to run away. Even when Johnny and his family invite Jenny to live with them abroad, Jenny opts to stay with her hostile biological mother Suzy (Janice de Belen) and good-for-nothing brother Jojo (Gabby Eigenmann).

Jenny grows up to be a simple, beautiful and kind-hearted young lady. She works in a hotel resort as a housekeeping staff where she meets Andrew (Dennis Trillo), the conceited and naughty son of the hotel owner gets smitten by Jenny’s charm and beauty.

Andrew does everything to get Jenny’s attention. He soon realizes that Jenny is slowly changing him. The former inconsiderate wealthy guy proudly shares to his bestfriend that he has found the woman he truly loves.

Conflict arises when Johnny returns from abroad to search for his beloved sister Jenny. Soon, the two long lost siblings reunite. Will Johnny and Jenny finally admit that the love they feel for each other is more than just familial love?

But what will these ill-fated lovers do when reality unfurls – that Johnny is the bestfriend of Andrew, who is head over heels in love with Jenny. And although he will fight for the love of his life, Johnny is engaged to his girlfriend Yumi (Bela Padilla). Andrew, on the other hand, is being pursued by Jenny’s archrival, Shirley.

What will happen to the intertwined loves and lives of Johnny, Jenny and Andrew? Who will be the best man to win the heart of Jenny? And what is this secret that Jenny has been keeping from the people who love her?

Kapuso gems Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo star in a chronicle of unwavering love that may either lead to a long-lasting happiness or an eternal heartbreak in Endless Love beginning June 28 on GMA Telebabad.

[Check our gallery for cast photos of Endless Love]

‘Endless Love’ Premieres Tonight on GMA originally appeared on Starmometer on June 28, 2010.

Claudine Barretto‘s character just hired a new “yaya” (Nadine Samonte) to take care of her son. Little did she know that the person she just welcomed into their home is nowhere near the innocent nanny she claims to be.

After the aswang kills Claudine’s mother and abducts her child, Claudine embarks on a mission with her husband (Ian Veneracion) to rescue her son and ultimately destroy the ferocious creature.

Will she succeed or end up as one the aswang’s victims?

Catch this horror-drama presentation in Claudine tonight, June 12, after Pinoy Records on GMA-7.

Nadine Samonte Plays an ‘Aswang’ Disguised as a Nanny in ‘Claudine’ originally appeared on Starmometer on June 12, 2010.

“Tinik sa Dibdib” is no longer topbilled by Sunshine Dizon as Nadine Samonte took over the lead role. The switch turned out to be a serendipity as the soap is winning in the tv ratings nationwide, the only GMA program in the daytime race to be able to beat its rival kapamilya show “Banana Split: Daily Servings” in the TNS Nationwide TV Ratings, at least for November 16 to 18, Monday to Wednesday.

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE
(November 16 to 19, 2009; Taylor Nelson Sofres)

November 16, Monday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 7.1%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 7%

Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 7.6%; Kirby (GMA-7) 6.5%

Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 8.3%; Bleach (GMA-7) 8.9%

Naruto (ABS-CBN) 7.7%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 12.5%

Three Dads With One Mommy (ABS-CBN) 7.8%; SiS (GMA-7) 7%

Showtine (ABS-CBN) 16.1%; On Air (GMA-7) 9%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 19.9%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 16.4%; Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) 11.4%

Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 14.7%; Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 11.5%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 10.8%; Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 11%; Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) 12.1%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 13.3%; Freestyle (GMA-7) 8.1%

Somewhere In My Heart (ABS-CBN) 17.4%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 13.1%

Primetime:

Katorse (ABS-CBN) 31.4%; Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) 20.4%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 33.9%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 30.2%

May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) 34.7%; Darna (GMA-7) 32.3%

Lovers In Paris (ABS-CBN) 30.7%; Stairway To Heaven (GMA-7) 29.4%

Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) 29%; Rosalinda (GMA-7) 19.4%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 25%; Shining Inheritance (GMA-7) 13.1%

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 11.2%; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 8.8%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6.2%; Saksi (GMA-7) 5.8%

XXX (ABS-CBN) 4.3%; Pinoy Big Brother Up Late (ABS-CBN) 1.5%; I Witness (GMA-7) 2%

November 17, Tuesday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.5%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5.1%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 4.8%

Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 8%; Kirby (GMA-7) 6.1%

Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 9.6%; Bleach (GMA-7) 8.9%

Naruto (ABS-CBN) 8.8%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 12.4%

Three Dads With One Mommy (ABS-CBN) 8.6%; SiS (GMA-7) 6.2%

Showtine (ABS-CBN) 16.8%; On Air (GMA-7) 9.1%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.1%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 17.4%

Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 19.1%; Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) 12.8%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 13.5%; Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 12.9%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 12.5%; Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) 13.9%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 13.3%; Freestyle (GMA-7) 9.4%

Somewhere In My Heart (ABS-CBN) 16.1%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 15.4%

Primetime:

Katorse (ABS-CBN) 30%; Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) 22%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 34.7%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 25.8%

May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) 36.6%; Darna (GMA-7) 30.8%

Lovers In Paris (ABS-CBN) 30.3%; Stairway To Heaven (GMA-7) 28.5%

Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) 29.4%; Rosalinda (GMA-7) 20.1%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 24.3%; Shining Inheritance (GMA-7) 13.7%

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 12.9%; Outrageous and Courageous: OC To The Max (GMA-7) 7%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 7.1%; Saksi (GMA-7) 4.6%

The Correspondents (ABS-CBN) 4.7%; Pinoy Big Brother Up Late (ABS-CBN) 1.8%;Reporter’s Notebook (GMA-7) 2.5%

November 18, Wednesday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.7%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 5.3%

Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 8%; Kirby (GMA-7) 6.3%

Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 9.8%; Bleach (GMA-7) 8.9%

Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) 8.7%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 12.1%

Three Dads With One Mommy (ABS-CBN) 8.4%; SiS (GMA-7) 6.9%

Showtine (ABS-CBN) 17%; On Air (GMA-7) 9.7%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 21.8%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 17.1%

Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 18.2%; Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) 13.3%

Maria de Jesus: Ang Anghel sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) 12.8%; Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 14.1%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 11.5%; Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) 13.6%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 13.5%; Freestyle (GMA-7) 8%

Somewhere In My Heart (ABS-CBN) 17.2%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 14.1%

Primetime:

Katorse (ABS-CBN) 30.9%; Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) 20.5%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 34.2%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 26.9%

May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) 33.4%; Darna (GMA-7) 30.5 %

Lovers In Paris (ABS-CBN) 27.5%; Stairway To Heaven (GMA-7) 28.4%

Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) 26.5%; Rosalinda (GMA-7) 19%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 23.7%; Shining Inheritance (GMA-7) 12.2%

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 11%; Wow Hayop (GMA-7) 7.5%

Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6%; Saksi (GMA-7) 4.8%

Probe Profiles (ABS-CBN) 3.1%; Pinoy Big Brother Up Late (ABS-CBN) 1.1%; Born To Be Wild (GMA-7) 2.3%

November 19, Thursday

Non-Primetime:

Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 4.8%

Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) 6.8%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 6.1%

Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 8.8%; Kirby (GMA-7) 6.7%; Bleach (GMA-7) 8.6%

Naruto (ABS-CBN) 7.8%; Three Dads With One Mommy (ABS-CBN) 8.4%; Hunter X Hunter (GMA-7) 12%

Showtine (ABS-CBN) 17.6%; SiS (GMA-7) 6.7%; On Air (GMA-7) 9.8%

Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 23.1%; Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 17.2%; Daisy Siete: My Shuper Sweet Lover (GMA-7) 12.2%

Nagsimula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) 18.5%; Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) 12.3%

Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) 13.7%; Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA-7) 12.3%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) 15.6%; Freestyle (GMA-7) 8.4%

Somewhere In My Heart (ABS-CBN) 18.2%; Family Feud (GMA-7) 14%

Primetime:

Katorse (ABS-CBN) 31.5%; Ikaw Sana (GMA-7) 21.8%

TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 37%; 24 Oras (GMA-7) 25.8%

May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) 35.4%; Darna (GMA-7) 29%

Lovers In Paris (ABS-CBN) 27.3%; Stairway To Heaven (GMA-7) 26.9%

Dahil May Isang Ikaw (ABS-CBN) 26.1%; Rosalinda (GMA-7) 17.8%

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) 24.2%; Shining Inheritance (GMA-7) 11.3%

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN) 11.4%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.9%; SRO Cinemaserye Presents Carinderia Queen (GMA-7) 6.6%

I Survived (ABS-CBN) 3.4%; Saksi (GMA-7) 3.4%

Pinoy Big Brother Up Late (ABS-CBN) 1.4%; Case Unclosed (GMA-7) 1.6%

‘Tinik sa Dibdib’ is Doing Great in TNS Nationwide TV Ratings originally appeared on Starmometer on November 22, 2009.

GMA confirmed the reports that Sunshine Dizon will be pulled-out from her afternoon soap opera “Sine Novela Presents: Tinik sa Dibdib”. Here is the network’s official statement:

GMA Network would like to inform the public that it has pulled out Ms. Sunshine Dizon from her current afternoon drama program, Sine Novela presents Tinik sa Dibdib, due to health reasons.

It was decided that Ms. Dizon’s condition would make it impossible for her to perform as an actress. GMA Network advised Ms. Dizon to rest in order to fully recover.

There are rumors that Sunshine committed suicide by overdosing herself of sleeping pills. Tanya Garcia’s brother, who is reported as Sunshine’s boyfriend, allegedly broke up with her that’s why the “Tinik sa Dibdib” star got depressed, allegedly took some pills and got hospitalized. Another rumor has it that Sunshine is pregnant. These rumors are all unconfirmed.

According to Dorothy Laforteza, Sunshine’s mother, the “pregnant” issue is not true. The only thing that she said was that her daughter will take a vacation in the US with his father and that she might study there and eventually quit showbiz.

Sunshine Dizon will be replaced by Nadine Samonte in the upcoming episodes of “Tinik sa Dibdib.”

GMA’s Official Statement for Pulling Out Sunshine Dizon from ‘Tinik sa Dibdib’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 15, 2009.

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2009
(Rank no. 31 to 50)

31. Mariel Rodriguez

32. Maricel Soriano

33. Roxanne Guinoo

34. Angelica Panganiban

35. Lucy Torres-Gomez

36. Regine Angeles

37. Iya Villania

38. Valerie Concepcion

39. Alessandra de Rossi

40. Shaina Magdayao

41. Karylle

42. Kaye Abad

43. Dawn Zulueta

44. Bangs Garcia

45. Megan Young

46. Nikki Gil

47. Dimples Romana

48. Nadine Samonte

49. Bianca Gonzalez

50. Glaiza de Castro

To find out who ranked 51st to 100th, click the link below:

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2009 – Nos. 51 to 100

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2009 – Nos. 31 to 50 originally appeared on Starmometer on September 24, 2009.