This Saturday on “TODA Max,” he will once again enthrall everyone with a breathtaking action scene.

Robin said being an action star is something that’s etched on his heart. He added that his scars, which he incurred while shooting a blasting scene in the past can actually prove his passion.

Binoe promises his fans that while he is still healthy and capable, he will never have second thoughts of doing fiercer action scenes.

Meanwhile, the fight between Tol (Robin Padilla) and Justin (Vhong Navarro) continues, with Isabel (Angel Locsin) being sandwiched. Lady G (Pokwang), on the other hand, assumes that the cousins are on a clash to win her. What if this fight will lead to Justin and Isabel’s breakup?

At the peak of all these trying times, Tol does his best to save money in his jar. When he is about to deposit it in the bank, a group of people will try to rob him. At this point, Robin will showcase his martial arts skills.

Will the Beverly Gil’s gang be happy again? Catch “TODA Max,” after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, logon to http://twitter.com/abscbndotcom.

Robin Padilla Returns to Action in ‘TODA Max’ originally appeared on Starmometer on January 28, 2012.

Early this year, Robin starred in ABS-CBN’s hit primetime series “Guns and Roses.” Now, he leads the pack of the country’s best comedians in “TODA Max,” the sitcom which prompted the much-awaited comeback of the Kapamilya Comedy.

“TODA Max” continues to dominate the Saturday afternoon block. According to the data of Kantar Media last November 19, Saturday, the show garnered 20.5% on TV ratings, against the competitors’ 19.9% (current affairs program) and 5.4% (horror series).

“TODA Max” was also hailed as the fifth most-watched program nationwide, just a little behind other Kapamilya programs such as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), which gained 28.6%, “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” (24.9%) and “Wansapanataym” (22.0%).

Meanwhile, to celebrate his birthday, Robin went out of town for a vacation. He is also set to see his son Ali once again. He also maintains his perfectly chiseled body through rigorous workouts and arnis martial arts training.

Catch the birthday boy’s “TODA Max” this Saturday after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Robin Padilla, Triumphant on His Birthday originally appeared on Starmometer on November 26, 2011.

Among the industry colleagues he trusts are “Prince of Comedy” Vhong Navarro, who he treats as his own brother, and “Happy Yipee Yehey” comedienne-host Pokwang. Robin believes that the success of “TODA Max” depends not only on the trust given by the viewers, but also on the trust the stars must give to the hardworking staff behind it. According to him, trust is really important, especially since life is like a roller coaster with many ups and downs.

The good chemistry among the TODA Max cast has translated into effective comedy that the viewers enjoy. According to the data of Kantar Media last November 12, Saturday, the show garnered 22.9% on TV ratings, against the competitors’ 19.4% (current affairs program) and 6.9% (comedy show).

“TODA Max” was also hailed as the 3rd most-watched program nationwide, just a little behind other Kapamilya programs such as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), which gained 26.6%. Other the top-rating Kapamilya TV programs are “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” (22.4%) and “Wansapanataym” (17.6%).

This Saturday on “TODA Max,” Justin (Vhong) tries to imitate Tol’s (Robin) actions, style, and even his manner of speaking, in hopes of duplicating his cousin’s charisma towards women. But would this be enough to bring back Isabel (Angel)? Meanwhile, Tol feels he is partly to blame for the rift between the lovers and will try to get the two back together. Will he succeed or will Isabel end up leaving Justin for good?

Catch “TODA Max” this Saturday after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Robin Padilla Has Unwavering Trust to the Kapamilya Network originally appeared on Starmometer on November 19, 2011.

Kapamilya Comedy remains undisputed, as the pilot episode of its newest member sitcom “TODA Max,” starring the Philippines hailed Idol Robin Padilla, Prince of Comedy Vhong Navarro and Pokwang, wins in the TV ratings game.

According to Kantar Media, “TODA Max” got a rating of 26.7% last Saturday (Nov 5), against the 19.6% and 8.2% of the competing programs.

“TODA Max” was also hailed as the second most watched television program, following “Maalaala Mo Kaya” which got 29.3%. The sitcom was also followed by other top-rating Kapamilya network programs such as “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” (23.7) and “Wansapanataym” (20.7).

The cast of the show were overjoyed for this initial victory. Robin believes that “TODA Max’s” pilot episode captivated the hearts of the Filipinos not only because of its hilarity, but also for the rich Filipino values it offers.

This Saturday on “TODA Max,” Super Tatay Tol (Robin) will be busy as his two kids Sandy (Aaliyah Benisano) and Ronron (Izzy Canillo) prepare to transfer into a new school. Lady G (Pokwang) will be excited to help Tol, as she believes she already loves him.

Justin’s (Vhong) girlfriend Isabel (Angel Locsin), on the other hand, will get confused as she receives an offer to work as a flight attendant in an airline abroad. She doesn’t want to leave her boyfriend. What will happen to them?

Catch “TODA Max,” after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN.

‘Toda Max’ Tops Saturday TV Ratings originally appeared on Starmometer on November 11, 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.

Starring the Philippines’ hailed “Idol” Robin Padilla, Prince of Comedy Vhong Navarro and Pokwang, “TODA MAX” will not only make every Filipino family laugh with its extremely funny scenes, but also will also inspire everyone with the moral values it offers. “Our exciting laugh trip is all set. So, I’m inviting everyone to catch the comeback of family-oriented sitcom on TV. You’ll really learn a lot from it,” Robin said.

Catch “TODA MAX” beginning November 5, Saturday, after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN.

‘Toda Max’ Pilots Saturday on ABS-CBN originally appeared on Starmometer on November 4, 2011.

The premiere of “TODA MAX,” starring Philippines’ hailed “Idol” Robin Padilla, Prince of Comedy Vhong Navarro and Pokwang, marks the much-awaited comeback of classic sitcom which Kapamilya Comedy pioneered.

Robin, the leading man of Kapamilya network’s hit primetime series “Guns and Roses,” expressed his enthusiasm to work with his friend Vhong. In fact, Robin admitted that he specifically requested for Vhong to be casted in the show. “I had my talent fee decreased just to be with him!,” he jokingly said.

Vhong is also excited, as he will once again be reunited with Robin. After their last television tandem in a sitcom in the ‘90s, which paved way to the success of Vhong’s career in the showbiz industry as Robin’s sidekick, the two Kapamilya stars will be working together again in an exciting and refreshing comedy show that will showcase action and light drama simultaneously.

“It’s been a long time, and we really miss working with each other. Also, doing a sitcom somehow reinvents me. I’m now so used to soap operas and variety shows. It’s refreshing to be back in a sitcom. Kapamilya comedy will make a grand comeback via this show,” Vhong shared.

Together with “Happy Yipee Yehey!” host, Pokwang, “TODA MAX” will be crazy, packed with funny antics yet values-enriched.

“TODA MAX” trails the story of a hillbilly named Tol (Robin) whose journey begins when his wife died and decided to take on a new path in Manila. Together with his two children Sandy and Ron-Ron, Tol finds himself living with his cousin Justin Bibbo (Vhong). Justin is an aspiring chef who dreams to become well-known, despite his poverty-ridden life as a carinderia owner.

Regardless of their opposite characters—Tol being firm, serious and brave and Justin is funny, playful and organized—they both did not let challenges interfere and struggle to help each other in raising Sandy and Ron-ron in an unconventional family setting.

Pokwang’s role as Lady G, a poor girl turned-millionaire, on the other hand, will challenge Justin’s life but will soon change, as she meets Tol and became attracted to him.

“TODA MAX” is a light and funny family oriented show that will surely make the viewers laugh their hearts out. Follow the story of Tol and Justin and how they will handle the different trials in life.

“Our exciting laugh trip is all set. So, I’m inviting everyone to catch the comeback of family-oriented sitcom on TV. You’ll really learn a lot from it,” Robin said.

Also starring in the sitcom are Izzy Canillo, Aaliyah Benisano, Jobert Austria, and Darwin Tolentino. “TODA MAX” is under the business unit of Raymund Dizon, together with production manager Cynthia Jordan, creative manager Rhandy Reyes and executive producer Rocky Ubana.

Catch “TODA MAX” beginning November 5, Saturday, before “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN.

Legacy of Unbeatable Kapamilya Comedy Returns via ‘Toda Max’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 26, 2011.

Action star Robin Padilla and actor-TV host Vhong Navarro will share their humble beginnings with Iya Villania, Angel Aquino, and Chesca Garcia-Kramer and recount how their careers set off from being “nobodies” to local showbiz’s most successful stars.

Television’s Fab Trio will also track fashion designer Frederick Peralta’s road to prominence from being a newsboy and fish vendor to a distinguished stylist.

Meanwhile, take a trip down memory lane and see how the first Marikina-made shoe looked like. Learn how the shoe capital of the country developed into a town of shoemakers.

Finally, Iya, Angel, and Chesca will tour the metro to uncover the origin of our favorite Pinoy food such as sisig, pancit, and native delicacies.

All these and more in “Us Girls” tomorrow (Oct 13), 9:30 PM on Studio 23, or catch it online anytime at www.studio23.tv.

Robin and Vhong Reminisce Career Beginnings in ‘Us Girls’ originally appeared on Starmometer on October 12, 2011.

In an interview by Showbiz News Ngayon, Mariel Rodriguez revealed that she changed her mind after their request for a Catholic Wedding was turned down by the Vatican.

“Nagbago yung gusto ko eh. So hindi ko na hinahangad na magkaroon ng church wedding. Ngayon ko lang to sinabi. Hindi ko na iyon hinahangad ngayon,” she said.

Mariel and her husband Robin Padilla went to the Vatican City earlier this week as part of their European vacation which coincided with ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan in the region.

Despite being there for two days fulfilling all the requirements the Vatican asked of them, their request for a Catholic Church wedding was disapproved.

Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez tied the knot via a Muslim wedding in India last August 19, 2010 during the filming of their movie “Tum: My Pledge of Love” in the said country.

Since then, it’s been their desire to have a Catholic Church wedding because Mariel is a member of the Catholic church.

Mariel Rodriguez Doesn’t Want a Catholic Wedding Anymore originally appeared on Starmometer on August 5, 2011.

To strengthen its position in the local mobile communications industry as the leading value-for-money and feature-packed brand of phone, Cherry Mobile introduces its newest brand ambassador: action movie star and TV personality Robin Padilla.

“It was an easy decision to choose Robin as our new brand advocate. Just like Cherry Mobile, Robin has a natural charisma that easily draws the public. He represents the average Cherry Mobile user who lives an active yet practical lifestyle. Robin is the ideal guy to bring us to the next level,” said Maynard Ngu, Chief Executive Officer of Cosmic Technologies, Incorporated.

Robin is undoubtedly one of Philippine showbiz’s most dashing and talented male actors. Dubbed in the ’90s as “The Bad Boy of Philippine Action Movies,” Robin Padilla is now clearly considered the opposite – focused, spiritual, and determined. He has gained and regained, through the years, the kind of credibility and charisma that would make consumers trust in his product choices.

“Being a Cherry Mobile endorser is really an honor. Most of the mobile phones in the market today are too expensive for the average Filipino. I admire Cherry Mobile for bringing affordable handsets with dual SIM capabilities and other unique features available to all. With Cherry Mobile, anyone can stay connected.” Robin shared.

Along with the announcement of Robin Padilla as the newest Cherry Mobile endorser, Cosmic Technologies, Inc. also introduces two latest additions to its growing portfolio: Cherry Mobile R7 Vigor and R9 Tough. Both are equipped with an easy-grip, protective rubber casing that can withstand shocks against drop impacts from as high as 1.5 meters and sudden bumps, jolt and blow.

These new niche of stylishly rugged phones also bring together the best features a multimedia phone can have — Dual SIM/ Dual Standby, loudspeaker, camera, FM Radio, Flashlight, MMS/WAP/GPRS, Bluetooth, JAVA/built-in games and an expandable storage up to 4GB. The R7 Vigor is a bar type mobile phone while the R9 Tough features a QWERTY keypad.

“Robin is our shockproof mobile phones personified. He is tough and rough to survive all the blows that he has encountered in his life and career,” said Agnes Conopio, Marketing Head.

Robin joins the ranks of other Cherry Mobile endorsers, John Lloyd Cruz and Kim Chiu. With this dream team of brand ambassadors, Cherry Mobile is set to continue to captivate the local mobile communications industry and deliver products that fit everyone’s lifestyle.

For more information about Cherry Mobile’s newest products, services, and promotions, visit www.cherrymobile.com.ph.

(Cherry Mobile Press Release)

Robin Padilla is New Cherry Mobile Endorser originally appeared on Starmometer on July 14, 2011.

In a video interview on the Philippine Star’s website, Robin Padilla confirmed the reports regarding his upcoming team up with GMA-7′s Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera. He revealed that he has already met with Regal matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde regarding the exciting project.

“Nag-meeting na kami ni Mother, maganda ang konsepto..matindi. Humanda ka Marian Rivera…magte-training ka sa akin!,” he said.

“Idol,” who has been with GMA-7 for around three years before has never had an opportunity to work with what he considers the “Queen” of Kapuso Network.

“Si Marian ang masasabi nating reyna ng GMA. Isang malaking karangalan. Ang ganda niya! Ano pa bang hihingin ng isang leading man? Wala nang hihilingin ang isang leading man,” he said.

Regal Films is reportedly eyeing the Valentine’s 2012 season for the release schedule of the Robin Padilla-Marian Rivera movie.

Marian Rivera to be Paired with Robin Padilla for a Valentine’s Movie originally appeared on Starmometer on July 14, 2011.

According to a report by showbiz columnist Jun Nardo, Roselle Monteverde-Teo is wooing “Guns and Roses” star Robin Padilla to star in a romantic movie set for Valentines next year pairing him with Kapuso Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera.

If Robin do accept the project, what do you think about this new team-up starring stars from rival networks?

‘Marian Rivera – Robin Padilla’ Movie in the Works? originally appeared on Starmometer on June 25, 2011.