INUNAHAN na ng Kapatid Network, ang Kapamilya at Kapuso Network sa paglo-launch ng ‘pinakamahabang Pasko sa buong mundo’.

Dahil simula na nga ng BER months kahapon, September 1, may pinasilip nga ang TV5 para sa official na pagsisimula ng ‘Pasko 2021’ kalakip ang statement na ito:

“The “BER months” are upon us once more, and thus begins the world’s longest Christmas season we Filipinos are most known for. By tradition, Christmas carols will be heard on the radio and in shopping malls at this time, not to mention the myriad of colors that will soon light up the streets everywhere. Indeed, as any amused foreigner or OFW pining for home will say, iba ang Pasko sa Pinas.

“The pandemic may have changed the way we celebrate the holidays, but the Pinoy Christmas spirit cannot be locked down. TV5 enjoins all Kapatid viewers to celebrate this Christmas journey despite all the challenges we face together.

“TV5 recognizes that Christmas cannot be taken away from the Filipinos.  The fun and happiness we look forward to this Yuletide season will find its home in the Kapatid Network’s longest and biggest celebration – dahil Ikaw, Ako, Tayo, atin ang Pasko! Atin Ang Paskong Ito, Kapatid! Following the uniquely Pinoy tradition, on TV5, Christmas begins on the very first day of the very first BER-month.

“Today, September 1, at 5:30 PM, be sure to watch as TV5 kicks off the longest Christmas celebration that will spark the holiday spirit and light up hope for a brighter tomorrow. Everyone is invited to join — whether via TV or online — as the festivities will be aired live on Frontline Pilipinas.

“Throughout this season of giving, TV5 brings joy to viewers all over the country. Stay tuned and be part of the network’s grandest and merriest Yuletide celebration ever! In fact, it might just be not only the longest network Christmas campaign in Philippine history, but even the world! “Proving that, whatever challenges we may face, iba ang Paskong Pinoy. Iba sa 5!”

Bukod sa mga songs ni Jose Mari Chan at Marey Carey na nagsimula na namang patugtugin, nakita rin namin na nag-post si Inspirational Diva Jamie Rivera ng Christmas song niya na “Ber Months Na Naman!”

Nakatutuwa rin ang throwback photos niya kasama si Joe Mari na caption na:

JMC: Ano Jamie ready ka na?

Jamie: Opo, “Ber months na naman” eh.

At dahil nasa pandemya pa rin tayo at aabutin na naman ng Pasko, matinding pag-iingat pa rin ang kailangan at panalangin sa ating Panginoon.

(ROHN ROMULO)

MULA nang pumutok ang issue involving Ellen Adarna sa sitcom na John en Ellen ay nag-stop taping na raw ang show.

Ellen has quit the show as well.

Hindi na rin napapanood ang program sa TV 5 every Sunday since August 1.

Si John Estrada naman ay napapanood na sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which has featured new episodes na may bagong cast members na.

Bukod kay John, kabilang sa bagong cast ng FPJAP ay sina Rossana Roces, Joseph Marco, Tommy Abuel, Chai Fonacier at Julia Montes, na bagong leading lady ni Coco Martin.

A week after mapabalita na join na si John sa cast ng FPJAP ay napanood na agad ang actor sa longest-running action drama on Philippine TV.

Depende rin naman ito sa magiging desisyon ni John kung gusto pa niyang ipagpatuloy ang show kahit na nasa FPJAP na siya kung saan markado ang role niya.

Pero kung nasa FPJAP na si John, gugustuhin pa ba niyang i-revive ang sitcom niya sa TV 5?

Siyempre mas astig ang dating ng role niya sa action-drama series. At pwedeng humaba ang exposure niya serye, tulad nina Lorna Tolentino, Richard Gutierrez, John Arcilla at Tirso Cruz III.

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BINIRO namin si Rex Lantano na parang ang dami niyang kissing scenes sa bago niyang movie na Love at the End of the World, kung saan katambal niya si Kristoff Garcia.

“Malala po ang ginawa ko rito,” sagot niya sa amin. “Ito ang pinaka-daring role na ginawa ko. Ibang-iba sa role ko sa ‘Daddy Love’.”

Wala naman daw nag-take advantage sa kanya. “Trabaho lang po,” natatawang sabi niya.

Love at the End of the World is the comeback directorial assignment of Shandii Bacolod.

Sabi pa ni Rex, sana raw ay sumikat na siya at mapansin dito sa BL movie.

Biro namin sa kanya, kung mas daring ka rito, malamang sisikat ka na. Sana raw ay magkatotoo ang sinabi ko.

May three shooting days para raw ang BL movie na ito na tinampukan din nina Gold Azeron, Nicco Locco, Markki Stroem, Yam Mercado, Elijah Filamor, at Mike Liwag.

The movie is produced by Temporary Insanity Pictures.

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MALAKING surpresa para kay Direk Jay Altarejos ang 7 Gawad Urian nominations na natanggap ng small film niyang Memories of Forgetting.

Bukod sa Best Director, nakakuha rin si Direk Jay ng nominations for Best Screenplay at Best Editing.

“Memories of Forgetting is a very small artistic endeavor during the lockdown last year,” kwento ni Direk Jay via FB messenger interview.

“It is overwhelming to be appreciated. It comes at one of the most significant times not only of my life, but maybe of our generation. Para siyang pampasaya sa gitna nang nakapanlulumong sitwasyon dala ng Covid at ng kasalukuyang gobyerno.      “It think these 7 nominations of the film, three of which are mine, have come at the right time in my career. I am humbled and grateful.”

Nagkamit din ang movie ng nominations for Best Actor (Noel Escondo), Best Supporting Actress (Dexter Doria), BestCinematography at Best Production Design.

Hindi naman daw siya nagtaka na di nagkamit ng Best Picture nomination ang Memories of Forgetting.

“Sometimes, when you judge a film, you like particular things,” sabi ni Direk Jay.

Sa October 6 gaganapin ang virtual awards night ng Gawad Urian in a venue to be announced later.

Incidentally, ipalalabas sa KTX.ph ang Memories of Forgetting simula September 3.

(RICKY CALDERON)