FHM Cover Girls Jennifer Lee & Cindy Miranda Have Violent Fight Scenes With Cristine Reyes In 'Maria'

Jennifer Lee in MARIA 

JENNIFER LEE and Cindy Miranda, both FHM cover girls, are given a big break in the action-thriller, “Maria”, as two deadly female assassins who both have slambang mano-a-mano showdowns with title-roler Cristine Reyes. Jennifer’s encounter with Cristine that happens inside the ladies room is really bone-crunching.

“We did the entire scene without any doubles,” she says. “Cristine and I talked that we might get to really hurt each other during the shoot and we did. But we’re so happy because all our moves in the entire fight scene turned out to be so convincing as they’re really well choreographed.”

Cindy Miranda with the KOREAN actor she has worked with, Kwak Do Won

Jennifer grew up in Malaysia then she moved back to Manila and became one of the members of the sexy group called Viva Hot Babes. But she took a leave when she went back to her studies and got a degree in Culinary Arts from Enderun College. “But I really miss acting and showbiz so I’m just thankful that Viva gave me another chance to act here in ‘Maria’,” she adds.

Cindy Miranda got her break as one of Richard Gutierrez’ vampire girls in the fantaserye, “La Luna Sangre”. She joined Bb. Pilipinas and represented out country in the Miss Tourism Queen International Competition held in China some years ago. She made it as one of the semi-finalists.  She has a tourism degree and graduated cum laude in 2011.

Cindy Miranda

She feels fortunate to have been tapped to play a lead role in a Korean film entitled “Package: Golden Holiday”. “I took the audition and I was so surprised when the director, Kim Bong Han, called me back and got me for the project, with Kwak Do Won as leading man,” she says. “He’s best known film is the acclaimed horror movie, ‘The Wailing’. The movie is an action-thriller and was shot here in Manila last year.”

She’s happy to be part of the cast of “Maria” that opens in theaters on March 27. “I play one of the henchmen of Ivan Padilla, who wants to kill Cristine as Maria. Maganda ang pagkagawa ng movie ng director naming si Pedring Lopez and it’s exciting from start to finish.”

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New Pres - CEO Katherine De Castro IBC-13 Promises A New Improved Network That Will Be Called The Kaibigan Channel

KAT DE CASTRO in IBC-13 presscon 

KATHERINE “Kat” DE CASTRO is the new President and CEO of Interisland Broadcasting Corp. or IBC-13. She met the press Wednesday at lunch to bare her plans for Channel 13 that used to be the number 1 station in the country with hit shows like “Eh Kasi Babae”, “Chicks to Chicks”, “Goin’Bananas”, “The Sharon Cuneta Show”, “Scoop”  and “Iskul Bukol”.

It’s now celebrating its 60th anniversary and a documentary about it will be aired this Friday night at 9:30 PM, titled “The Original No. 1: IBC 13’s Legacy of Philippine Television”, hosted by Chiqui Roa Puno, featuring interviews with former IBC 13 stars like Tito Sotto, Joey de Leon, Nova Villa, Lolit Solis, and personnel like Bert de Leon, Lilybeth Rasonable, Linggit Tan, and many more.

Kat promises a new improved IBC 13 in the days to come. “Kung may Kapuso at Kapamilya,” she says, “Kami naman ang magiging Kaibigan nyo. Like your friend, we’ll make you laugh, cry, give you news and information and also advice about life. In line with the coming election, we offer a show featuring our senatorial candidates every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 PM, titled ‘OOTD: Opisyal of the Day’.

This will help voters in making their decision who to vote for. Then we’ll have a different kind of travel show, ‘#Cooltura’, a millennial’s approach to traveling around the country. We will also bring back the most well loved shows of IBC 13 in the 80s and 90s in ‘Ultimate Throwback’, with classics like TODAS, “Sic O’Clock New’, ‘Hapi House’, ‘Retro TV’.

A comm arts graduate from Miriam College, Kat is the daughter of veteran broadcaster Noli de Castro and TV producer Arlene de Castro. She also hosted her own shows, like the travel show “Trip na Trip” and the business magazine show, “Swak na Swak”. Kat is serious in her desire to make IBC 13 fully competitive again.

“Yes, we’re still here,” she says. “Our aim is to make the network globally competitive, a leading light in the Philippine broadcast industry providing programs that are socially relevant, wholesome, entertaining, informative and commercially viable.”

Well, good luck to Kat and IBC 13! As they say, the more the merrier as a new network will surely provide more jobs for idle stars, writers, and other people working behind the camera. My best wishes!

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Public School Teacher Ronalyn Quinio From San Pablo Wins Foton Gratour Van From PLDT Gabay Guro Grand Gathering's Raffle

PLDT’S GABAY GURO is a noble program to help hone,  train and improve the skills and welfare of our own teachers nationwide. In their last program, Grand Gathering for teachers, there was a grand raffle and one of the top prizes was a brand new car. Public school teacher Ronalyn Quinio won it and drove home last week with a brand new Foton Gratour Van. This is done in partnership with premier motor vehicle brand Foton.

Hailing from San Pablo City, Laguna, Quinio has been teaching in Placido Escudero Memorial School for 11 years now. Quinio is among the 20,000 teachers who were present at last year’s Grand Gathering at Mall of Asia. Quinio, like many teachers from across the country, remains instrumental in changing the lives of today’s generation. Quinio is thankful to PLDT Gabay Guro for all their help to teachers.

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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray Pays Courtesy Visit To PLDT Chairman & CEO Manny V. Pangilinan

As part of her grand homecoming festvites, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray made a much-awaited stopover at the PLDT head office where she met with PLDT Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan.

During the courtesy visit, MVP expressed renewed commitment to PLDT’s partnership with Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) and Miss Universe Organization. Since 2014, PLDT has supported BPCI’s various causes and events, particularly the annual and highly anticipated Binibining Pilipinas pageant.

“We  are  one  with  the  nation  in  celebrating Catriona’s victory,” MVP said. “Her resounding success proves what we’ve always known—that Filipinos are truly world-class. We look forward to continuing our fruitful partnership with BPCI and Miss Universe Organization, and empower more amazing Filipinos to shine on the global stage.”

PLDT  employees and  officials warmly welcomed  the  homecoming  queen while Catriona took time to entertain them and take pictures with them, even showcasing her world-famous signature ‘lava walk.’

The courtesy visit to PLDT was one of the highlights of Catriona’s triumphant return to the country. A true queen with a mission, she also found time in her hectic schedule to visit two charitable organizations that she supports: LoveYourself Foundation for HIV/AIDS awareness and education, and Smile Train for underprivileged children who were just too happy to see her in person.

CATRIONA WITH PLDT CHAIRMAN & CEO MANNY V. PANGILINAN

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Goodbye, Tita Midz! You Will Always Remain In Our Hearts!

The one and only, ARMIDA SIGUION REYNA

OUR CONDOLENCES to the family of Tita Midz. Armida Siguion Reyna is one of the most colorful personalities in the history of local showbiz. She left quietly at the Makati Medical Center last Monday afternoon at the age of 88 after a terminal illness.

Very outspoken and straightforward, she’s not afraid of anything or anyone. She’s a late bloomer in showbiz. Although she did a movie as a child actress, her dad put his foot down when she wanted to be join showbiz and she was sent to New York for high school and college studies.

She married Leonardo Siguion Reyna in 1951, but continued her love for music and performed in operas. In 1970, she started producing “Aawitan Kita” on TV that propagated local music and which lasted for more than 30 years. She also produced “Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig”, an anthology of well made love stories.

 In 1975, she forayed into movies in “Sa Pagitan ng Dalawang Langit” which starred Gina Pareno and Miss Aruba, Maureen Ava Vieira. She played a leper and won the best supporting actress award in a local filmfest.  In 1977, she did “Tahan Na, Empoy” for the late Lino Brocka and won the Urian and FAMAS best supporting actress award as the cruel aunt of child actor Nino Muhlach.

She gave similarly memorable performances in Mike de Leon’s “Kakabakaba Ka Ba?”, Mario O’Hara’s “Dung-aw” and “Mga Bilanggong Birhen”, Laurice Guillen’s “Salome”, Elwood Perez’ “Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M”, Celso Ad. Castillo’s “Paradise Inn”, Joel Lamangan’s “Filipinas”. As a producer, her Reyna Films did such acclaimed works as “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit”, “Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal”, “Saan Ka Man Naroroon”, “Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin”, “Azucena”, “Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya”, most of which won various awards.

A great fighter against censorship, she became the chair of the MTRCB during the time of Erap and it’s one of the most open-minded administrations ever.

In the 80s, she hosted a movie talk show, “Let’s Talk Movies”, on RPN-9. She invited us to be a guest and later on asked us to be one of her co-hosts. After each show, we would go out to have late dinner and there was never a dull moment with her. We will miss you, Tita Midz, truly one of the most respectable and memorable grand dames of local showbiz.

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Why 'Kasama Mo, Jessica Soho' Is The Number One Show Today Per NUTAM Ratings

JESSICA SOHO’s Sunday night show topped the Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement or NUTAM of AGB Nielsen surveys and we’re not surprised. It has become a habit for weekend viewers because it’s so informative, enlightening and the stories are all presented in an entertaining manner that quickly hooks the viewers. Produced by GMA News and Public Affairs, it presents a wide variety of stories from social media, current events, movie and TV stars, sports, pop culture and what have you.

It surely deserves all the recognition and the numerous local and international awards it has won so far. Kudos to the researchers and the writers for coming up with interesting segments and meaningful shows every weekend, like family members who have not seen each other for ages being reunited. No wonder that it has been noticed even abroad, like Australia’s “60 Minutes” which picked up the story about a Fil-Australian’s search for his biological mom and Jessica’s team who was so determined to help the guy find his real mother.

Jessica was presented as the Philippines’ answer to Oprah Winfrey. The New York Times also picked up Jessica’s story on giant shipworms called Tamilok in the province of Sultan Kudarat, which sparked interest among international scientists to do more research on the creature. No wonder everyone is saying Jessica Soho’s show is definitely of world class standards.

It also has millions of followers in social media where its stories are also a big hit, like that coverage they had about conjoined twins in Palawan and their exclusive interview with Richard Gomez and his wife Lucy and daughter Juliana. So don’t miss “Kasama Mo, Jessica Soho”, aired every Sunday night right after “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko” on GMA-7.

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