TIKTIK: THE ASWANG CHRONICLES to set new standards in Filipino film making

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Filmmaking is about taking risks, says Erik Matti, writer and director of the biggest horror adventure of 2012, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles. What else would you call the movie’s astronomical budget, the decision to shoot it entirely on green screen and have a bad boy character as the film’s main protagonist?

The concept immediately appealed to lead actor Dingdong Dantes who is playing against type in this project. “Collaborating with Erik Matti and executive producer Dondon Monteverde allowed me to break out of the stereotype of my roles on TV and in the movies.”

Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres to star in the remake of GMA Network's SANA AY IKAW NA NGA

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Following the success of Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, GMA-7 recreates another one of its very own masterpieces with the upcoming remake of Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga. The original version ran for two successful years, and still remains as one of GMA’s most popular teledramas to this day.

In the modern version, promising Kapuso stars Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres will breathe new life to the roles previously portrayed by Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia.

PROTEGE Unveils Top 20 Aspirants in Its First Gala Night

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Several years ago, I joined a feedback contest in one of the talk shows in the country.  The question was, are stars made or born?  I texted my answer / entry: "Actors are made.  Stars are born.  To be an actor, you need craftsmanship.  To be a star, you need all the luck in the world."  And, I won that contest and I got a bag from Khumbella.  :)

Anyway, that statement I made is very relevant in the recent TV program I covered.  Yesterday, TaDi was invited to the First Gala Night of PROTEGE: The Battle for the Big Artista Break of GMA Network!  And I guess that statement above is something that the show's mentors need to balance well in able for their proteges survive and win this competition.

The Search for the Next Superstar Begins with the First Gala Night of PROTEGE this Sunday (August 5)

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The search for the next big Kapuso stars officially begins as Protégé makes its highly-anticipated and star-studded premiere on Philippine television this Sunday, August 5. The first live gala night happens after IBilib on GMA's Sunday Grande block.

After several months of its intensive nationwide hunt, Protégé will finally unveil the coveted TOP 20 aspirants who will go head-to-head in the weekly elimination nights and outdo each other in hopes of winning over the judges' and the viewers' votes.

Gina Alajar hopes to find the next Superstar in PROTÉGÉ: THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG ARTISTA BREAK (Premieres July 23)

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In early 2000, GMA made a phenomenon by introducing reality shows in Philippine TV programming.  After Extra Challenge and Starstruck, the rest, as they say is history.  Then networks began franchising foreign reality programs such as Big Brother, Survivor, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Project Runway and Fear Factor, among many others.

But while foreign franchise continues to give networks stable results in terms of ratings and income, GMA Network once again gambled to come up with its own via Protege: The Battle for the Big Break.  But now, the reality singing search is transformed into an artista search. So after the success of Starstruck and Protege, here comes Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break.

GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV Reignite Pinoy Pride among Filipinos All Over the World

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GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, reigniting Pinoy Pride among Filipinos all over the world The Kapuso Network, through its international channels GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, was undoubtedly at the heart of the Philippine Independence Day celebrations this year as it brought Filipinos from all over the world closer to home through various, highly successful events attended by today’s brightest Kapuso stars.

Records from the different organizers show that the events participated by GMA International attracted the biggest crowds among all the Independence Day celebrations in their respective areas. 

GMA Stars Compete in Yahoo! OMG Awards -- Two Days To Go Vote

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It's only two days to go before the most popular celebrities online will be awarded at the 2012 Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards on Friday, July 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Stars from GMA Network compete in 20 categories in this year’s Yahoo! OMG! Awards, which is based on the most-searched celebrities based on the trending metric in the Yahoo! Philippines Search Engine.

Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo lead GMA's Summer Party in Boracay

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Summer isn’t over yet! And in Boracay – the Philippines’ Summer Party Capital – the heat is just about to go a notch higher as some of the biggest stars of GMA Network, topbilled by Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo, give an all-out access to entertainment and party to all Kapuso through a two-day event dubbed “Kapuso Weekend” this May 11 to 12!

Ready to take those barefoot-steps on the island’s powdery white sands and participate in Day 1 activities are Dennis (Biritera) together with Jennylyn Mercado (Showbiz Central), Mark Herras and Bela Padilla (Hiram Na Puso), Bianca King, Gabby Eigenmann, and Rochelle Pangilinan (Broken Vow), Geoff Eigenmann, Sam Pinto, Carlo Gonzales, and Arthur Solinap (Legacy), LJ Reyes (The Good Daughter), Michelle Madrigal, Isabel Oli, Jay-R, Rachelle Ann Go, and Jolina Magdangal (Party Pilipinas), plus Bubbles Paraiso, Carl Guevarra, Victor Aliwalas, Wil Devaughn, and John Feir.

Electrifying, Explosive Performances in PARTY PILIPINAS PRIME!

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GMA’s top-rating programs and the celebrities who dominate primetime and afternoon prime come together on one stage in a rare and highly anticipated showcase of talent, beauty and glam with Party Pilipinas PRIME!

These stars will make their presence roar and their stardom soar even more as they present an exhilarating line up of performances in the country's number one concert party!

Witness Kapuso Network’s biggest loveteams as they give in to a romantic moment onstage! Your beloved sweethearts...Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, move and groove to a perfect symphony of real love!