Data from Kantar Media show that Studio 23 recorded its highest growth in audience share nationwide from January to August this year as compared to its closest competitors. As of August, Studio 23 is now number four nationwide with an audience share of 4.1%, which grew by 153% from 1.6% audience share in January.

Studio 23 Head March Ventosa attributed Studio 23 ‘s impressive performance to its latest offerings of movies during lunch and early primetime, Koreanovelas, animes, Top Rank boxing matches, and UAAP/NCAA games.

It recently launched its “Double Primetime” programming with nightly movie features in “Barkada Nights” on weeknight primetime followed by the best US hit programs.

In its almost 15 years of operations, Studio 23 has always been at the forefront of introducing trailblazing concepts on free-to-air broadcasting. It was the first local free-to-air network that aired fresh epsiodes of American programs two weeks after airing in the US via its F.U.S.E. or Fresh US Episodes campaign.

Studio 23 was again the first Philiippine TV network to offer free online viewing of its foreign and local programs via Catch Up TV (www.studio23.tv) wherein viewers who missed their favorite local shows could watch them on the Internet anytime, anywhere in the Philippines .

Starting Oct 4, start your all-new Kabarkada mornings with the simulcast of DZMM TeleRadyo from 7 AM to 8:30 AM featuring “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siete” with Ted Failon and “Dos Por Dos” with Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja. This marks the premiere of DZMM’s top rating radio programs on free-to-air Philippine TV which would now enable audiences to watch Ted, Anthony, and Gerry deliver and tackle the most important issues affecting the country.

Kids will also get their dose of Kabarkada treat s from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with the back-to-back airing of Nickelodeon’s “Catdog” and “Danny Phantom” every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and “Wonderpets” and “Chalkzone” every Tuesday and Thursday.

Meanwhile, Studio 23’s double primetime gets even bigger and better with the launch of four new local shows.

Join Pinoy Big Brother’s charismatic and well loved Korean housemate Ryan Bang as he explores life in the Philippines in “3ow P0whz!” airing Mondays at 9:30 PM.

Get an outrageous and hilarious approach to male education with model-actor Boom Labrusca, commercial model Aran Sese, internet star Jobert Austria, and award-winning stand up comedian Alex Calleja in “Usapang Lalake” every Wednesday, 9:30 pm, while get a weekly dose of must-see and funny videos with RR Enriquez and Aaron Atayde in “Pa-Bida Ka!” every Friday, 9:30 pm.

In the field of news and current affairs, Studio 23 launches a ‘different’ kind of news/talk show with Anthony Taberna in “iBA-BALITA” airing Mondays to Fridays at 9 PM. Deviating from the traditional format of newscasting, Anthony will dissect and analyze the hottest issues in the country today with the help of ABS-CBN News and DZMM correspondents and resource persons.

“‘IBA-BALITA’ will prioritize depth over breadth. The news stories will not only be comprehensive and fair, but these will be explained by our multimedia journalists and subject matter experts so that viewers will be informed and empowered,” said Ventosa.

Kabarkadas will also get to watch a primetime replay of the hit crime docu-drama “SOCO” anchored by Gus Abelgas every Tuesday at 9:30 PM and the explosive investigative reports of Julius Babao, Pinky Webb, and Anthony Taberna in “XXX” every Thursday at 9:30 PM.

When it comed to the latest happenings in the entertainment world, Gretchen Fullido will give you a rundown of what’s hot and what’s not in “The Wrap,” weekdays at 7PM.

Fans of the Philippine version of the hit Koreanovela series “My Girl” starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson can relive the romatic comedy story of Jasmine and Julian on weeknights at 6:30 pm starting on Monday (Oct 4). First aired on ABS-CBN, “My Girl” follows the story of Jasmine whose poor fortune suddenly changes when she is hired to pretend as Julian’s long lost cousin. Jasmine’s role takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she is falling in love with Julian. The feeling, it turns out, is mutual. Problem is, the lovers can’t come out in the open since everyone already believes they’re real cousins.

Meawhile, foreign series fans will have a new primetime addiction as Studio 23 airs ABC’s newly launched hit sci-fi drama “No Ordinary Family” beginning Oct 24 (Sunday). Follow the story of the Powells, a typical American family who undergo a remarkable transformation after their charter plane crashes in the Amazon River (CLICK HERE TO WATCH TRAILER).

Don’t miss all these exciting new offerings this Monday (Oct 4) from your one and only Kabarkada on television Studio 23 or log on to www.studio23.tv to catch up on any local shows you missed and watch it online for free. Ibakabarkada!

An All-New Studio 23 Hits TV this October 4 originally appeared on Starmometer on September 30, 2010.

51. Pauleen Luna

52. Mirriam Quiambao

53. Regine Velasquez

54. Gretchen Barretto

55. Sheena Halili

56. Carlene Aguilar

57. Alex Gonzaga

58. Jackie Rice

59. Isabel Oli

60. Lea Salonga

61. Yasmien Kurdi

62. Charlene Gonzalez

63. Karla Paula Henry

64. Jodi Sta. Maria

65. Bianca Manalo

66. Ehra Madrigal

67. Angel Aquino

68. Maxene Magalona

69. Carmina Villaroel

70. Yeng Constantino

71. Bianca King

72. Phoemela Barranda

73. Jennica Garcia

74. Diana Zubiri

75. Agot Isidro

76. Georgina Wilson

77. Denise Laurel

78. Donita Rose

79. Rica Peralejo

80. Kyla

81. Valerie Weignmann

82. Francine Prieto

83. Princess Ryan

84. Bernadette Sembrano

85. Bubbles Paraiso

86. Amanda Griffin

87. Maggie Wilson

88. Sandra Seifert

89. Rufa Mae Quinto

90. Jean Garcia

91. Sarah Meier

92. Bianca Roque

93. Pia Guanio

94. Teresa Herrera

95. Jo Ann Bitagcol

96. Krista Ranillo

97. RR Enriquez

98. Vicky Morales

99. Wendy Valdez

100. Janna Dominguez

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2009 – Nos. 51 to 100 originally appeared on Starmometer on September 23, 2009.

RR, short for Romyreen, was first known as one of the dancers in the top-rating noontime show of ABS-CBN, Wowowee. But her time to shine has come after host Willie Revillame promoted her to become one of the co-hosts of the said noontime show together with Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion and Pokwang.

RR is also seen on the ABS-CBN gag show Banana Split together with Angelica Panganiban and Cristine Reyes. It has been customary that RR kisses the guest(s) of the week, usually on the lips, at the end of the show.

FHM Philippines June 2009 is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

RR Enriquez – FHM Philippines June 2009 originally appeared on Starmometer on May 29, 2009.