According to the New York Festivals official website, NYF’s World’s Best Television & Films honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 40 countries. Dedicated to both the TV and Film industries, categories mirror today’s global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers: News, Sports, Documentary, Reality, Drama, Feature Films, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Promo, Music Videos, Corporate Films, and Animation.

The 2012 TV & Film Awards ceremony for The World’s Best TV & Films will be held on April 17th in conjunction with The NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Here are the 2 programs from TV5 which made it as finalists in the 2012 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards Competition:

Community Service Programs:
Wanted – Child Special
Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5)

Politics:
News 5 Debates – A Challenge For Change
Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5)

2 TV5 Programs are Finalists in New York Festivals 2012 originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

JC De Vera bilang Gardo Valiente: nag-iisang anak nina Damian at Luming, laki sa hirap at mapagmahal na anak, matalik na kaibigan ni Theo Braganza, handang mamatay kung kinakailangan para sa kaibigan, kasintahan ni Maila, may lihim na bumabalot sa kanyang pagkatao na magiging malaking hadlang sa ambisyon ni Dona Trining.

Oyo Sotto bilang Theo Braganza: tagapagmana ng Villa Braganza. Panganay at nag-iisang anak na lalaki ni Donya Trining, matalik na kaibigan ni Gardo, pero may isang lihim na sisira sa kanilang pagkakaibigan, magiging kaaway ni Gardo dahil sa kapatid na si Maila at sa agawan ng kapangyarihan sa hacienda.

Nadine Samonte bilang Maila Braganza: Ang bunso ng mga Braganza. Isang ampon. Pinakatahimik at mapagmahal sa pamilya Braganza, Malapit siya sa kay Theo pero kinamumuhian siya ni Leona, Magiging child psychologist at tagapangasiwa sa “Bahay Pangarap”, isang bahay-ampunan sa San Rafael, Nagmamahal kay Gardo.

Nina Jose bilang Leona Braganza: Ikalawang anak ng pamilya Braganza, Nagmana sa ugali at katalinuhan ng ina, Magkakaroon ng obsesyon kay Gardo at ituturing niya si Maila bilang karibal sa binata, Nagkaanak sa pagkadalaga, paniniwalain ang lahat na si Gardo ang ama ng kanyang dinadala, Magiging Head of PR Marketing ng Braganza corporation at makikilala bilang isang socialite.

John Regala bilang Pepito “Peping” Ramirez: Kanang kamay at galamay ni Trining, Siya ang gumagawa ng mga krimen sa Hacienda para kay Trining, Marami rin siyang lihim na alam sa hacienda Branganza ngunit pilit rin niya itong itinatago.

Michael de Mesa as Damian Valiente: Mapagmahal na ama at tanging tagapagtanggol ni Gardo. Asawa ni Luming, Matalik na kaibigan at katiwala ni Don Armando sa hacienda. Ang tanging susi sa lihim ng mga Braganza, Magiging karibal ni Trining para sa kapakanan ng Hacienda.

Meet the Characters of TV5′s ‘Valiente’ originally appeared on Starmometer on January 9, 2012.

David Archuleta is coming back to the Philippines and he is set to sign a contract with TV5 this Friday, January 13, to star in the Kapatid Network’s upcoming primetime teleserye.

Yes, you read it right. David is coming back to Manila not to sing but to act!

In the said TV series, David’s role was said to be caught in a love triangle between two of TV5′s drama princesses, Jasmine Curtis and Star Factor winner Eula Caballero.

David Archuleta is Now a Kapatid, to Star in Upcoming Primetime Series on TV5 originally appeared on Starmometer on January 9, 2012.

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 Amazing Race” is an Emmy Award-winning reality game show in which teams consisting of two people, who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship (brothers, sisters, friends, lovers, co-workers, etc.), race around the world in competition with other teams. Teams are progressively eliminated every episode (last pair to reach the pit stops) until three are left; at that point, the team that arrives first in the final leg is awarded the grand prize.

Fans of The Amazing Race franchise can expect the same level of heart-pumping adventure and thrilling challenges with the all new “The Amazing Race Philippines,” one of the gigantic reality shows acquired by TV5 for their 2012 programming.

Rumor has it that Aga Muhlach will serve as host of the local franchise.

Watch the teaser for “The Amazing Race Philippines” here:

‘The Amazing Race Philippines’ Soon on TV5 (Teaser) originally appeared on Starmometer on January 2, 2012.

This coming 2012, the Kapatid network is set to turn ‘dreams’ into a ‘reality’ as TV5 ushers the New Year with a formidable line-up of reality programs that promises to shake up Filipinos’ TV viewing experience.

Headlining these new shows is the much awaited and highly anticipated Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines. This touching reality series franchise, originally produced by Endemol, follows the original format of providing home renovations to less fortunate families and communities within the span of seven days. It seems like an impossible task, but with the help of the show’s dedicated design team and kind-hearted volunteers, EM:HE is able to bring a new home and a new hope to the lives of deserving families. For its Philippine debut, the design team will be led and hosted by the country’s “King of Reality TV” Paolo Bediones, who will be joined by Tessa Prieto-Valdez and Divine Lee.

TV5 serves another heartwarming and entertaining reality show in Dancing Nation, a unique and inspiring dance-off competition that unites the whole community toward a common cause. Recognizing the Filipinos’ singing prowess, the network embarks on a nationwide search for true talent in Kanta Pilipinas.

Bringing variety into the mix, TV5 also acquired two big-title reality game shows: The Biggest Game Show in Asia and The Amazing Race Philippines. The Biggest Game Show in Asia will have teams from four South East Asian countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Philippines) competing against each other through games and obstacle courses. Hosted by Richard Gomez and Joey de Leon, the show was recently shot at a purpose built production hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Fans of The Amazing Race franchise can expect the same level of heart-pumping adventure and thrilling challenges with the all new The Amazing Race Philippines.

Finally, intrigue, drama, and titillating characters will surely spice up your viewing experience with Temptation Island: Dare to Win. Focusing on a group of beautiful young men and women marooned in a beautiful island, this show is inspired by Regal Entertainment’s ‘80s cult classic Temptation Island.

TV5 understands the Filipino viewer and strives to fulfill their aspirations and dreams through this line-up of big reality shows. For 2012, expect only the most amazing and most exciting reality programs that are sure to stir the emotions of Filipinos across the nation.

TV5 Reality Shows this 2012: ‘Amazing Race’ & ‘Extreme Makeover’ PHL Editions, ‘The Biggest Game Show in the World Asia’ originally appeared on Starmometer on December 29, 2011.

Powered by TV5’s online news portal InterAksyon.com and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the TNav bested other nominees such as the Apple iPad 2, Epson’s new Ink Tank Printers, Smart Communications’ Net Phone and “Ultrabooks” powered by Intel chipsets.

Nine major roads including EDSA, C5, Roxas Boulevard, Quezon Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, España, Ortigas Avenue, Marcos Highway and South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) are now covered by the TNav. The traffic monitor service is being updated every 5 to 15 minutes via MMDA Metro Base.

InterAksyon.com, the host site of TNav, has been on a winning streak since it was launched in February this year. In August, the traffic monitoring service bagged the Bronze Boomerang for Innovation at the 2011 Boomerang event organized by the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP).

The online news site also received an award of excellence at the 10th Philippine Quill Awards by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

InterAksyon.com’s special report on the highlights of Philippine worker migration also won the top award in the interactive category at the first MAM Awards organized by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.

For the latest traffic update, visit http://www.interaksyon.com/tnav.

TV5-MMDA’s Traffic Navigator (TNav) is ‘IT Product of the Year’ originally appeared on Starmometer on December 22, 2011.

Not only is the country’s fastest growing network figuring more among local award-giving bodies, it is also gaining international recognition.

After being the Philippine broadcast network to receive the most number of nominations in this year’s Asian TV Awards, TV5 bagged its first Asian TV Awards trophy for Star Confessions in the awarding ceremony held recently at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.

Hosted by “mother of showbiz talk” Cristy Fermin, Star Confessions (now airing as Real Confessions) won the Best Theme Song category for its official soundtrack “Ito ang Buhay Ko” (This is My Life), beating five other theme songs from Malaysia and Singapore. The song is a composition of Boy Christopher Ramos. Star Confessions production unit manager JoAnn Bañaga personally received the award for the program.

After 16 years of recognizing the best programs in Asia, the Asian TV Awards 2011 introduced the Best Theme Song category under the Technical and Creative categories, making TV5’s Star Confessions the first ever to win the trophy.

As the most competitive Philippine TV network in this year’s Asian TV Awards with a total of three nominations, TV5also competed in two other categories – Best General Entertainment category for Talentadong Pinoy and the Best Comedy Programme category for Lokomoko.

TV5 Enters Global Awards Scene with Asian TV Awards Win originally appeared on Starmometer on December 21, 2011.

Singing the “Krismas Mas Mas Masaya” jingle is TV5’s newest Kapatid, Sharon Cuneta, whose infectious cheerful energy complements the music video’s overall message.

The Christmas station ID featured the Megastar bringing the Christmas spirit straight to the doorstep of a lonely child played by Bangis lead child actor Eboy. From then on, a whole new perspective of bringing joy and sharing presents among Kapatids realizes what the essence of Christmas should really be to everyone.

Adding glitz to the all-star season station ID is this generation’s up-and-coming stars, TV5’s young brood of talents— Alex Gonzaga, Arci Munoz, Danita Paner, JC De Vera, Kean Cipriano, Nadine Samonte and Oyo Sotto with some Talent5 (TV5’s talent management and development arm) artists led by Eula Caballero and Ritz Azul.

The men and women of NEWS5 (TV5’s news and information division) bannered by its head Luchi Cruz-Valdes, anchors Cheryl Cosim, Paolo Bediones, Amelyn Veloso, Martin Andanar, Cherie Mercado, Jove Francisco, Maricel Halili, Atty. Mike Templo, and Tulfo brothers Erwin, Raffy and Ben and other NEWS5 personalities also grace the station ID to send the message of joy and unity across.

Local football superstars James and Phil Younghusband, who just recently signed up as football ambassadors of TV5’s sports block AKTV, join the station ID helmed by Raul Jorolan.

Heralding the Christmas spirit are personalities who are part of the Kapatid Network’s current roster of entertainment programs including Face to Face, Asian TV Awards-nominated Lokomoko and Talentadong Pinoy, Glamorosa, PS I Love You, Celebrity Samurai, Wil Time Bigtime, and the stars of TV5’s upcoming shows including Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines, Felina and Valiente.

Meanwhile, at the recently concluded Christmas party of the Kapatid Network for the members of the entertainment press, TV5 First Vice President for Entertainment Perci Intalan revealed the direction of TV5 in 2012 where big-budgeted reality programs are already being lined up, including the Philippine version of Extreme Makeover Home Edition hosted by Paolo Bediones with design team composed of Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Divine Lee, Marilyn Montenegro and Tristan Jovellana; The Biggest Game Show in the World-Asia to be hosted by Richard Gomez; Dancing Nation, Kanta Pilipinas and Temptation Island.

And to bring the “Krismas Mas Mas Masaya” spirit closer to Kapatids, TV5 runs an on-air promo from Monday to Friday starting December 8. More than 70 winners will get to win P1,000 cash and P500 SM Malls gift certificate. Every day, two lucky callers can get a chance to win by tuning in to Yes FM, Win Radio and iFM. The callers will be asked on how they can make this Christmas better than the previous ones—just like the message of TV5’s station ID jingle. The promo runs until December 23.

Watch TV5′s Christmas Station ID for 2011–”Krismas Mas Mas Masaya” here:

TV5 Christmas Station ID ‘Krismas Mas Mas Masaya’ Gathers Philippine TV’s Brightest Stars to Promote Joy and Unity this Season originally appeared on Starmometer on December 13, 2011.

But he has more to face than the issues besieging the institution. Since his appointment as spokesperson and acting chief of the SC Public Information Office during Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s term, Marquez has also been the subject of criticism. He is sometimes criticized for his explanation and interpretation of the High Court’s final interpretation of the law.

And just recently, a video showing Marquez reacting comically and effeminately when a microphone fell off from the SC podium has become viral over the Internet and other social media sites.

In his rare TV appearance away from the Supreme Court podium, Marquez opens up his professional and personal life to TV5′s senior correspondents Jove Francisco, Maricel Halili, and Ina Zara.

How does he react to the attention and misconception being accorded to him by the media and the general public? TV5′s Anggulo creates a platform for the SC spokesperson to be known beyond work. He is a basketball addict and still finds time to play when not at work. Since his law school days in Ateneo, he got hooked on the art of bonsai. A current member of the Philippine Bonsai Society, Marquez has also joined exhibits and maintains a collection of about 500 bonsai plants.

Catch the episode this Wednesday (December 14), 10pm before Aksyon Journalismo on TV5. It also airs earlier at 7:30pm over Aksyon TV (Channel 41 in Mega Manila, Channel 29 in Metro Cebu and Davao, Channel 1 on Cignal Digital TV and Channel 59 on Sky Cable).

Atty. Midas Marquez Opens Up About Life Away from SC Podium on TV5’s ‘Anggulo’ this Wednesday originally appeared on Starmometer on December 13, 2011.

Every year, Anak TV recognizes TV programs that are considered child-sensitive. This year, TV5 gets credit for its child friendly programs, namely, Batibot, Alagang Kapatid, Pidol’s Wonderland, Special Agent Oso, Chuggington, Handy Manny, Vita Minix, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

Being true to their promise of giving quality viewing to Filipinos, TV5 continues to provide programs that enrich and maintain Filipino values and morals.

With children getting easier access to mass media in this modern age, it becomes the responsibility of people in the media to be more sensitive to the message and content they feed to the public. TV programs became avenues not only to entertain but to educate as well.

Anak TV also recognizes TV personalities who embody Filipino values whom children can look up to as role models. Included in the roster of Makabata Stars 2011 are Kapatid stars Ryan Agoncillo and Vic Sotto.

11 Kapatid Programs and Personalities Get Anak TV Nod originally appeared on Starmometer on December 12, 2011.

The two awards won by the Philippines from the recently-concluded Asian Television Awards came from the Kapamilya and the Kapatid Network.

ABS-CBN’s weekly talk show “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” took home the trophy for Best Talk Show. It bested “Bola @ Mamak” from Malaysia, “The Euthanasia Debate” from India, “It’s A Small World 2″ from Singapore, CNN’s “Talk Asia” from Hong Kong and “Being Gay: The Parents’ Story” from India.

TV5, on the other hand, won the technical award for Best Theme Song courtesy of Boy Christopher Ramos‘ “Ito Ang Buhay ko” for the drama antology Star Confessions. It bested 3 nominees from Malaysia and 1 from Singapore.

Here are the other nominations garnered by the Philippines for this year’s Asian Television Award but failed to win:

Best General Entertainment:
Talentadong Pinoy (TV5)

Best Comedy Programme:
Lokomoko (TV5)

Best Supporting Actress:
Angel Aquino for “Magkaribal” (ABS-CBN)

Best General Entertainment:
Mind Master (GMA-7)

Best Comedy Performance by an Actor:
Michael V. for “Pepito Manaloto” (GMA-7)

Last year, the Philippine contingent went home empty handed despite its 7 nominations. This year, we got 7 nominations and two of them emerged as winners.

ABS-CBN, TV5 Win at 16th Asian Television Awards originally appeared on Starmometer on December 10, 2011.