GMA-7 has released the cinematic version of the Philippine National Anthem last year featuring Kapuso stars re-enacting historical figures and events from Lapu Lapu to the 1986 People Power EDSA Revolution. The 2 and a half music video has won for the network a bronze medal in the 2011 New York Festivals.

ABS-CBN, on the other hand, updated their “Lupang Hinirang” music video featuring their brightest stars in various locations not just in the Philippines but key cities around the world. The new music video was just released last Sunday in time for the Philippines’ 113th celebration of Independence Day.

So which version of “Lupang Hinirang” music video did you like best?

Vote here and speak your mind in the comments section located at the bottom of this post.

Which Version of ‘Lupang Hinirang’ Music Video Did You Like Most? originally appeared on Starmometer on June 16, 2011.

He’s none other than model/actor Xian Lim!

Xian bested 11 other male celebrities in our wild card poll by receiving the most number of LIKEs from Starmometer’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/starmometerblog). He will advance in our Final 20 poll which is set to begin on April 10, 2011.

Here is the complete result of the WILD CARD poll:

The complete Final 20 will be revealed tomorrow, April 6, 2011.

Voting for the final 20 will begin on April 10, 2011 so stay tuned!

100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2011 – Wild Card Poll Results originally appeared on Starmometer on April 6, 2011.

Who will become Sharon’s Next Female Superstar?

Krissel Valdez: The Soulful Diva of Davao

For local band singer Krissel, she never thought that she’ll ever make it to a nationwide talent search like Star Power. What adds to the pressure she constantly feels from the beginning is the fact that Star Power isn’t the same-old-story talent reality competition, it’s “Sharon’s Search for The Next Female Pop Superstar.”

Krissel, however, fervently prays to overcome all anxieties and fears that she might feel while at the leg of the competition. “Pray lang po ako ng pray. Yun po talaga weapon ko and armor ko para sa pressure. I trust God, trust my talents and oftentimes iniisip ko yung pamilya ko kasi without them, hindi ko din naman po to magagawa. So, just think of all your inspirations para po mawala yung pressure sa’yo,” Krissel shared.

When asked how she is preparing for the big night, the Davao’s pride said: “Disiplina at super practice, lalo na po ngayon na hindi po kami yung pumipili ng mga songs namin. So, whether we like it or not, we have to love the song, practice discipline—wag lang masyado kumain ng sweets at never na akong umiinom ng malamig na tubig. Listening po is also important. I also take vitamins.”

It can be recalled that at the start of the competition Krissel confessed her world almost fell apart when she discovered that her beloved grandfather, whom she considered her father, has cancer. Krissel and her family were left by her biological father when she was still a child. But despite having a broken family, she was still able to hone her exemplary singing skills. Krissel is very grateful to her single mom who bravely raised her.

Akiko Solon: The Sweet and Sexy Siren of Cebu

Win or lose, Akiko, the Sweet and Sexy Siren of Cebu won’t regret anything she did just to make it to Star Power finals. Having joined several singing competitions in the past, which includes Cebu’s sensational Little Big Star, Akiko is now brave on accepting her fate—be it not in favor with her.

In case she won’t make it as Sharon’s Next Female Pop Superstar, Akiko plans to stand still and continue the singing career she has begun. “Kasi sinimulan ko na. Ayaw ko naman po putulin, gusto ko pa din i-pursue.”

Akiko is confident she can do well in the finals. She, however, knows that her co-finalists are as good as her. “May confidence po ako. Ganumpaman, sabi ng Papa ko na dapat maging thankful ka pa rin ako na ganito kalayo ang narating ko sa Star Power. Dapat alam ko pa rin yung limitasyon ko. Sinasabi ko nga sa sarili ko na wag maging overconfident,” Akiko said.

Akiko was a consistent high school scholar way back. Being academically competitive, the Cebuana singer has honed herself in facing the challenges that come along her way.

Monica Sacay: The Charming Biritera of Leyte

Until now, Leyte-native Monica can’t believe she made it to the concluding part of this season’s Star Power. She’s truly indebted to her ultimate and No. 1 mentor Megastar Sharon Cuneta.

“Siyempre lahat naman po kami masayang-masaya na maging part ng Final Five. Bibihirang pagkakataon po ito at opportunity na ibinigay po sa amin. Kaunti na lang nandiyan na yung pangarap mo at nasa tuktok ka na. Sobrang nagpapasalamat po talaga ako,” Monica said.

Monica also doesn’t fear constructive criticisms, for it might help her improve and eventually, vanish her inequities. But for her detractors, if there are any, she tries not to take it seriously. “Hindi naman po kasi maiiwasan talaga yung mga criticisms. Kahit ngayon nga po, may naririnig ko po ang mga criticisms nila. Eh, iyakin po talaga ako. Pero sinabi ko po sa sarili ko at napag-isipan ko po na dapat kayanin ko yung mga consequences ng pinasok kong mundo. Dapat panindigan ko na ito. ”

It’s been several years since Monica became an orphan, but sometimes she still feels sad about it. When her father died her mom got sick and eventually became weak. To finance her mom’s medicine, Monica sang in weddings, birthday parties and even wakes. Her situation was at its worst when she needed to beg for alms just to feed her family.

K-La Rivera: The R&B Sweetheart from Canada

Given with innate singing talent and not to mention beauty, there’s no doubt that Canada-based K-La Rivera is now ready to face the glamorous world of showbusiness. With conviction she said: “I think ready na po ako kasi alam ko po when you’re in showbiz, ang daming fans. I’m flattered when I see those who support me, even if you’re just standing there, parang ang feeling ko, I have an ability just to make them happy. If ever I will be a star and I have that ability to bring happiness to them, to inspire them I think I am definitely ready for that po”.

“I am shocked. Medyo nagulat po kasi lahat po sila talagang talented, when I heard everyone. Alam ko po na it will be the viewer’s choice, medyo nagulat po ako kasi lahat po sila, they all have their family and friends, at ako hindi masyadong maraming supporters. I feel so honored that the Filipinos have accepted me, that they’ve allowed me to continue and come this far. I feel blessed at sana po magpatuloy pa ito.”

K-La confessed that way back in Canada, she’s been trying to penetrate the international music scene, but it was hard. She, however, is very grateful that she made it to the globally watched Star Power. “Pangarap ko po talaga is to be an international singer. When I was back home sa Canada, I was really trying to get it up there pero medyo mahirap po, alam ko po sa Pilipinas, Filipinos really enjoy music, kaya I tried to see if I can sing and live my dreams. This is a dream come true,” K-La said

The R&B Sweetheart had to leave her family in Canada just to battle it out in Star Power.

Angeline Quinto: The Pop Belter of Manila

If there is one thing that Angeline takes care of, it is her health for sickness can ruin her powerful belting and her chance to become Sharon’s Next Female Pop Superstar. “Iniingatan po namin lahat talaga yung health namin. Kasi sa panahon ngayon, talaga naman pong hindi maiiwasan magkasakit kaya talagang super vitamins po ako. Kapag may mga time at wala kaming schedule, talagang sinusulit ko po yun para magpahinga at siyempre, nag-aaral po talaga ng mga bagong kanta.”

If ever she’ll be hailed the grand champion, a party awaits Angeline’s fans, who have tremendously increased throughout the competition. “Kung sakali po, gusto ko po magpa-thanksgiving celebration talaga. At saka gusto ko pong pasalamatan ng personal yung mga taong sumuporta at naniwala po sa akin, lalong lalo na po yung ‘Angeliners’ po at saka siyempre yung pamilya ko po.

It’s amazing that at the beginning of Star Power, Angeline felt helpless for no one believed in her. But look at her now, fans are swarming every Sunday just to hear her every performance.

Who among Star Power final 5 has the most potential to become the next female superstar?

Poll: Who Will Win Star Power on February 20? originally appeared on Starmometer on February 16, 2011.

After winning Pinoy Big Brother Double Up last February 13, 2010, Melai Cantiveros did guesting in several talk shows like The Buzz, SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, and Entertainment Live. She was also invited to variety shows such as ASAP XV. She and her real and reel life partner, Jason Francisco, starred in a reality show spin off entitled Melason In Love. Cantiveros also was cast in the daytime drama Impostor. She also starred in the fantaserye, Kokey @ Ako. She also played a main role in Maalaala Mo Kaya and Wansapanataym. She currently stars in the comedy gag show Banana Split and variety show ASAP. She played a supporting role in the movie “I Do.” She’s also a Bench endorser and appeared on the cover of Woman Today magazine.

Melisa received 962 votes or 31.71%

Garnering 20.9%, our first runner up is…

Garnering 17.4%, our second runner up is…

Garnering 16.64%, our third runner up is…

Complete results:

Photo Credits: ABS-CBN, GMA, ABS-CBN.com

The Fastest-Rising Star of 2010 is… originally appeared on Starmometer on December 30, 2010.

50.2% of 2,819 respondents believe the Star Cinema comedy movie “Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To” will be the MMFF topgrosser this year.

In second place is the Marian Rivera-starrer “Super Inday and the Golden Bibe” with 17.2% and in third place is the Kris Aquino starrer “Dalaw” with 10.25% followed closely by the Vic Sotto-Bong Revilla starrer “Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote” with 9.83%

Dolphy‘s Father Jejemon received the lowest votes with just 0.39%.

Here’s the complete results…

POLL RESULTS:

Our Survey Says ‘Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na To’ Will Top the 2010 MMFF Box-Office originally appeared on Starmometer on December 25, 2010.

Vote here:

Poll: Which MMFF Movie Will Top the Box-Office this Year? originally appeared on Starmometer on December 18, 2010.

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines, also known as “100 Most Beautiful Pinays” is an annual poll conducted exclusively by Starmometer.com since 2006. Now on its 5th year, the poll remains the same: powered by fans, tabulated online, real time results, transparent and free! You don’t need to spend money by text voting, all you need is to get online and vote.

Last year’s Top 100 is automatically nominated for this year’s poll. We will ask you, our dear readers, to nominate your favorite celebrity if she is NOT included among the 100 below:

Agot Isidro
Alessandra de Rosi
Alex Gonzaga
Angel Aquino
Angel Locsin
Angelica Panganiban
Anne Curtis
Amanda Griffin
Bangs Garcia
Bea Alonzo
Bernadette Sembrano
Bianca Gonzalez
Bianca King
Bianca Manalo
Bianca Roque
Bubbles Paraiso
Carla Abellana
Carlene Aguilar
Carmina Villaroel
Charlene Gonzales
Claudine Barretto
Cristine Reyes
Dawn Zulueta
Denise Laurel
Diana Zubiri
Dimples Romana
Donita Rose
Ehra Madrigal
Erich Gonzales
Empress Schuck
Francine Prieto
Glaiza de Castro
Georgina Wilson
Gretchen Barretto
Heart Evangelista
Isabel Oli
Iwa Moto
Iya Villania
Iza Calzado
Jackie Rice
Janna Dominguez
Jean Garcia
Jennica Garcia
Jennylyn Mercado
Jewel Mische
Jo Ann Bitagcol
Jodie Sta. Maria
Judy Ann Santos
Karla Paula Henry
Karylle
Katrina Halili
Kaye Abad
KC Concepcion
Kim Chiu
Kris Aquino
Kris Bernal
Krista Ranillo
Kristine Hermosa
Kyla
Lea Salonga
Lucy Torres-Gomez
Maggie Wilson
Marian Rivera
Maricar Reyes
Maricel Soriano
Mariel Rodriguez
Maja Salvador
Maxene Magalona
Megan Young
Melissa Ricks
Mirriam Quiambao
Nadine Samonte
Nikki Gil
Pauleen Luna
Phoemela Barranda
Pia Guanio
Precious Lara Quigaman
Princess Ryan
Rachelle Ann Go
Regine Angeles
Regine Velasquez
Rhian Ramos
Rica Peralejo
Roxanne Guinoo
RR Enriquez
Rufa Mae Quinto
Ruffa Gutierrez
Sandra Seifert
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Meier
Shaina Magdayao
Sheena Halili
Teresa Herrera
Toni Gonzaga
Valerie Concepcion
Valerie Weighnmann
Vicky Morales
Wendy Valdez
Yasmien Kurdi
Yeng Constantino

From people’s nomination through this post and the 100 automatically nominated celebrities, we shall select the 100 Most Beautiful Pinays. In order to rank them, we shall have 5 heats where the top 20 vote-getters from each heat will advance in our Top 100 poll.

From the Top 100, we will select the Top 20 finalists who will battle it out for this year’s title via a special poll in Starmometer’s Facebook Page. This will ensure 100% transparency and accuracy as a respondent can only vote once and his/her vote and identity are seen by other respondents.

We must begin our search with your nominations. Post the name/s of Filipino women that you think should be included in this elite list of 100 Most Beautiful Pinays. You can nominate as many names as you wish as long as they match our criteria:

* She should be at least 17 years old and not older than 50 years old

* She can be an actress, singer, athlete, newscaster, etc. as long as she’s beautiful, of course, and a Filipino citizen.

* Half-Filipina is ok as long as she’s visible and/or popular here in our country.

Post your nomination(s) through the comments link below and on Saturday, we shall begin the preliminary polls containing your nominations and the 100 names posted above.

100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines for 2010 – Start of Nominations originally appeared on Starmometer on August 18, 2010.

The 5 Episodes of “Cinco” are:

Episode 1 – “Braso” starring Robi Domingo, AJ Perez and Sam Concepcion
Episode 2 – “Paa” starring Jodie Sta. Maria
Episode 3 – “Mata” starring Rayver Cruz and Maja Salvador
Episode 4 – “Mukha” starring Mariel Rodriguez
Episode 5 – “Puso” starring Pokwang and Zanjoe Marudo

If you already watched the film, you can participate in this poll – which episode of “Cinco” scared you the most? You may also support your answer by commenting below.

Poll: Which Episode of ‘Cinco’ Scared You the Most? originally appeared on Starmometer on July 18, 2010.

Poll: Who Will Be the Next Teen Big Winner of PBB? originally appeared on Starmometer on June 26, 2010.

NO. 76: GEOFF TAYLOR – He is the grand male winner of GMA’s “Are You the Next Big Star?” and one of the 20 Metro Bodies of Metro Magazine. He is currently seen in Party Pilipinas. He is a new entry in our Top 100.

NO. 77: SIMON ATKINS – He is the point guard of La Salle Green Archers and an innerwear model of Hanford. He is currently seen in some shows of the kapuso network. He ranked no. 96 in 2008 and no. 54 in 2009.

NO. 78: JOHN PRATS – actor, dancefloor heartthrob, TV host, image model/endorser, car enthusiast and entrepreneur. He is currently seen in ABS-CBN’s Banana Split and ASAP XV, and TV5′s Momoo and Me. He ranked no. 29 in 2007, no. 63 in 2008 and no. 42 in 2009.

NO. 79: MARVIN KEIFER – He is a model a contestant of GMA’s reality program “Survivor Philippines Palau.” He is a new entry in our Top 100.

NO. 80: BORGY MANOTOC – A spokesmodel grandson of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos. He is currently a Calvin Klein model sharing the catwalk with Eva Mendes in Shanghai recently. He ranked no. 44 in 2007.

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 2010 – Nos. 76 to 80 originally appeared on Starmometer on April 24, 2010.

Top 16 as of April 17, 2010, 7:45 p.m.:

Legend:
TR – Today’s Ranking
YR – Yesterday’s Ranking

HOW TO VOTE

1. Go to Starmometer’s Facebook Page.

2. Proceed to the “Photos” section at the left sidebar and click the album entitled “RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 Top 16.” The pictures of the 16 finalists will be displayed.

3. Click the image of your favorite celebrity to enlarge the photo.

4. Under the photo, click on the word “like” to vote.

5. Please take note that you must be logged-in to your Facebook account and you must be a fan of Starmometer’s Facebook Page in order to cast your vote. If you’re not registered as a fan, the word “like” below the image will not appear.

The poll began last April 9 and it will be concluded on the midnight of May 2, 2010.

RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 is brought to you by Skechers Shape-Ups.

RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 Finals – Day 8 Results originally appeared on Starmometer on April 17, 2010.

Top 16 as of April 16, 2010, 2:00 p.m.:

Legend:
TR – Today’s Ranking
YR – Yesterday’s Ranking

HOW TO VOTE

1. Go to Starmometer’s Facebook Page.

2. Proceed to the “Photos” section at the left sidebar and click the album entitled “RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 Top 16.” The pictures of the 16 finalists will be displayed.

3. Click the image of your favorite celebrity to enlarge the photo.

4. Under the photo, click on the word “like” to vote.

5. Please take note that you must be logged-in to your Facebook account and you must be a fan of Starmometer’s Facebook Page in order to cast your vote. If you’re not registered as a fan, the word “like” below the image will not appear.

The poll began last April 9 and it will be concluded on the midnight of May 2, 2010.

RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 is brought to you by Skechers Shape-Ups.

RP’s Sexiest Men 2010 Finals – Day 7 Results originally appeared on Starmometer on April 16, 2010.