CHARICE PEMPENGCO Brought the Crowd Wild at the Philippine Independence Day Parade in NYC

Tired of hearing good news about Charice? Don’t be.

Here’s more:

• After wowing ‘em with her guestings on Ellen, Paul O’Grady, Oprah and in two shows mounted by David Foster first at the MGM Grand at Foxwood (Connecticut) and then in Las Vegas, Charice did it again last Sunday, June 1, during the Philippine Independence Day parade in New York City.

She came home briefly for the press launch of her eponymous debut album (by Star Records) Thursday last week and flew right back to the US with her mom Raquel.

During the two-hour parade, Charice rode on a float together with Dr. Vicki Belo and her beloved Hayden Kho, Randy Santiago, Fe delos Reyes and immigration lawyer Michael Gurfinkel (who comes to the rescue of Charice and her mom Raquel with their visa problems).

“Charice rendered five songs before a huge crowd that went wild before, during and after her every performance,” reported Funfare’s Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre (of The Filipino Reporter). “And then, she was mobbed. Hindi matapus-tapos ang picture-taking.”

Babes De Gula-Harington said, “Charice is petite and looks much better in person. Magandang bata at fresh na fresh. Mukhang enjoy siya sa kaka-wave sa crowd habang nasa float.”

New York concert producer Baby Lantin said, “Iba ang power ng voice ni Charice, nangingibabaw talaga at malinis even if it was outdoor at kahit di ganoon kaganda ang sound system.”

Incidentally, Charice is set for her album mall tour: June 15 at SM Clark, June 21 at SM Marilao, June 22 at SM Fairview, and June 28 at SM Bacoor. On June 14, she will perform with Air Supply at the Araneta Coliseum.

Source: RFL

June 3 - 5 TV Ratings: PBB Took Over the 5th Slot; MY GIRL Rating Mala-Spaghetting Pababa ng Pababa

The last few days of ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Edition Plus stirred the primetime race a little bit. Starting last Monday, the reality show overtook My Girl as the leading Kapamilya show. The two-week old My Girl, on the other hand, seems to have lost its steam immediately as its ratings dropped considerably.

PBB Teen Edition Plus placed fifth overall Tuesday (June 3) with 26.6 percent and Thursday (June 5) with 24.8 percent. On Wednesday, June 4, it managed to grab the fourth spot from perennial fourth placer 24 Oras. PBB got 28.1 percent while 24 Oras received 28 percent.

Tomorrow night, June 7, it will finally be revealed who among Beauty, Ejay, Nicole, and Robi would be the Big Winner in a live presentation at the Araneta Coliseum.

Meanwhile, after an impressive debut, My Girl dropped to No. 6 last Tuesday (23.6 percent), No. 8 Wednesday (23.2 percent), and No. 7 Thursday (20.9 percent—its lowest rating so far).

Lobo, on the other hand, improved its status as it consistently held on to the No. 6 position.

Still undisputed on the 1st to 4th slots are GMA-7's Dyesebel, Joaquin Burdado, Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita and 24-Oras.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from June 3 to 5 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

June 3 (Tuesday)
Daytime:
Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 23.2%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 21.9%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.7%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.2%
El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.5%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 13.6%
Ligaw na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 13.4%
SiS (GMA-7) - 11.4%

Primetime:
Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 41.5%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 36.5%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 33.1%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 27.6%
Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 26.6%
Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 23.6%
My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 22.5%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 22.4%
Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) - 18.9%
Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) - 16.4%

June 4 (Wednesday)
Daytime:
Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 25%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 23.8%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 22.6%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.7%
El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 20%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
Ligaw na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 15%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 14.6%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
SiS (GMA-7) - 12.9%

Primetime:
Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.3%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 37.3%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 34%
Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 28.1%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28%
Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 25.1%
The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 24.8%
My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) - 19.8%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 19.5%

June 5 (Thursday)
Daytime:
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 24%
Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 22.2%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 21.5%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 19.4%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 13.8%
Ligaw na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
SiS (GMA-7) - 11.6%
Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 11.2%

Primetime:
Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 41.7%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 36.6%
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 32.5%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.4%
Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 24.8%
Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%
My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 20.7%
Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) - 19.4%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 17.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP

ANNE CURTIS' "Dyosa" Poster, Synopsis, Teaser Trailer and Behind-the-Scenes

Dyosa is an upcoming fantasy series of ABS-CBN-2 which stars Anne Curtis.

In this series Curtis will transform into Mermaid (half-fish), a Centaurides (half-horse), and a Siren (half-bird).

Synopsis:
Eighteen-year-old Dyosa is living a normal life as a student, a part-time cosplay model and a loving daughter to her midget parents when she discovers that she is not an ordinary girl. A half-man half-goat appears before Dyosa on her 18th birthday to reveal that Dyosa is actually a goddess, a descendant of Mariang Sinukuan and Bernardo Carpio, who is destined to rule the world of the upper gods.

Dyosa has to make a choice: Will she heed the call of her destiny and save the dying world of the Philippine gods and goddesses and leave the life she has lived for 18 years? Or will she resist her new role as a goddess and give up her powers to stay in the human world with the mortal she loves?

Teaser Trailer:

Behind the Scene:

PBB Teen Edition Plus BIG 4: Robi, Nicole, Beauty and Ejay

PBB Teen Edition Plus Big 4 were composed of 2 boys and 2 girls as announced by Toni Gonzaga during the Final Eviction Night on Wednesday, June 4.

They are: The “True Blue Atenista” Robi Domingo (Age 18), The “In-Chick” Nicole Uysiuseng (Age 17), The “Rebellious Beauty” Beauty Gonzalez (Age 16), and The “Promdi Hottie” Ejay Falcon (Age 18).

Here are the percentage of votes:

Housemate A got 32.41% of the total votes, Housemate B got 26.68%, Housemate C got 23.35%, and Housemate D got 12.49%.

Meanwhile, the "Italian Valentino of Milan" Alex Anselmuccio (see above picture with his Dad who travelled all the way from Italy and Mommy Minda), the latest and last evictee from Kuya's house only got a lowest percentage of 5.07 votes.

Partial Tally of FHM Philippines Most Sexiest Women of 2008

Here are the partial and unofficial tally of the Top 10 rankings of FHM’s Sexiest Women of 2008.

1. Angel Locsin
2. Katrina Halili
3. Marian Rivera
4. Iwa Moto
5. Diana Zubiri
6. Ehra Madrigal
7. Jennylyn Mercado
8. EB Babe Lian
9. Angelica Panganiban
10. Cristine Reyes

The complete and final ranking will come out on the July issue of FHM Philippines.

Relates Post: ANGEL LOCSIN Outshine KATRINA HALILI in the Latest FHM Sexiest Women of 2008 Tally of Votes

GABBY CONCEPCION on the Cover of METRO HIM Magazine

A Star is Reborn. This is how Metro Him Magazine describe Gabby Concepcion who happens to be the magazine's latest issue cover star.

In an interview by Carlo Estagle, erstwhile matinee idol Gabby Concepcion talks about his return to tinseltown from more than a decade of self-imposed exile.

Other featured articles in the “Gabby issue” includes Wardrobe Musts, How to Host a Business Lunch, Sizzling Style and Mayor Lim and Manila’s Gentlemen.

Volume 5 No. 2 of Metro Him is now available at magazine outlets nationwide.

Kapamilya and Kapuso Stars on the Cover of PREVIEW MAGAZINE's 13th Anniversary Issue

The cover of Preview Magazine’s June 2008 issue brings together some of the brightest Kapamilya and Kapuso stars for the very first time.

ABS-CBN’s Maja Salvador, Melissa Ricks, Kim Chiu, and Carla Humphries share the cover with GMA Network’s Rhian Ramos, Lovi Poe, Jewel Mische, Yasmien Kurdi, and Glaiza de Castro in celebration of Preview’s 13th Anniversary.

The 9 ladies donned Prada’s Spring/Summer 2008 Fairy collection in the two-day shoot at the Heritage Park.