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HOTNESS OVERLOAD: Tommy Penaflor

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Tommy Penaflor is this year's Man of the World Philippines, one of major titleholders in Misters of Filipinas pageant held last September. Fans of the longest-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga" know him as one of the members of the all-male dance group "That's My Bae" in 2015. Now Tommy is focused on pageantry. Here's more of this hottie from Bataan: Sexiest part of your body - "My smile?" At what age you lost your innocence? - "Actually, I'm still a virgin." How old were you when you had your first kiss? - "First kiss? Nine. Medyo napa-aga ang first kiss." Boxers or briefs? - "Boxers. haha." Sexiest woman alive - "Miss Ina Raymundo. Naka-work ko na po kasi siya. Sobrang cool lang niya." How sweet can you get to the people you love? - "Sa lahat malambing talaga ako. Niyayakap ko sila." Most romantic place for your girlfriend? - "Gym? I love going to the...

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid: Goodbye GMA-7, Hello ABS-CBN!

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It's confirmed! Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is finally transferring to ABS CBN after two decades of stint on GMA 7. This was confirmed by GMA-7's Senior Vice President for Entertainment Lilybeth G. Rasonable in a statement released through GMA Corporate Communications Vice President Angel Javier-Cruz on Oct. 13. Regine has not issued any official statement on her transfer to the rival network. But on Oct. 12, Asia's Songbird confirms it when she posted on Instagram that she is joining ASAP, the Sunday musical-variety themed show of ABS CBN, which will be held in Sydney, Australia on October 20. It was captioned: "See you guys in Sydney." Reports say that Regine is transferring to the rival network to join her husband Ogie Alcasid who is now a contract star of the Kapamilya Network. Except for ASAP, ABS-CBN did not say the other programs in which Regine will appear in the future. The full statement read: "After two decades, Regine Velasquez-A...

Candid Shot: Ruru Madrid

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Kapuso star Ruru Madrid can't wait for his fans to watch "Barangay 143," the first Filipino anime that also features the favorite sports of many Filipinos which is basketball. The much-awaited Filipino anime series will debut on GMA 7 sometime in October. In the series, Ruru plays Wax, one of the lead characters. "I'm very happy to be part of this project kasi this is the first time na Japan and Philippines na mag-collaborate through an anime series. I'm also a fan of anime and basketball," the 20-year-old actor says. Ruru adds: ""Sobrang fan talaga ako ng anime. So when I auditioned for this role, nu'ng binabasa ko pa lang 'yung script, umiyak ako sa eksena. Sabi ko 'Siguro ito na 'yung kailangan kong ipakita para makuha agad nila ako." "Barangay 143" is a feel-good coming of age story of a young Korean boy whose search for his father brings him to the Philippines.  Lost and desperate for answers, ...

Veteran news anchor Mike Enriquez goes on medical leave

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Veteran Kapuso broadcaster Mike Enriquez revealed on Aug. 22 that he went on leave from his radio program on Super Radyo DzBB and as news anchor on ''24 Oras'' due to medical reasons. The full statement of Enriquez: ''I am issuing this statement in response to a growing number of inquiries regarding my prolonged absence from the radio and television programs that I host on GMA; ''I am currently on medical leave. I am being treated for kidney disease and I am scheduled to undergo a heart bypass operation in mid-September; ''My doctors have told me that two to four weeks after my surgery, I will be able to return to my normal duties. In the meantime, it is best that I rest and avoid stress to avoid  any medical emergency before my bypass; ''While I am not yet back on the air, I continue to perform my functions as president of RGMA Network Inc. and as Consultant for Radio of GMA Network Inc.; ''I thank everyone for th...

Candid Shot: Julie Anne San Jose

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Kapuso star Julie Anne San Jose is thrilled and excited to be part of the first Philippine anime series "Barangay 143" which is set to premier on GMA 7 sometime in October this year. "Actually nagwo-workshop po kami for voice acting. We will deal with emotions para alam namin kung ano yung ibabato sa eksena," says Julie Anne, who will be part of the much-awaited anime series, during an exclusive interview at the trade launch of " Barangay 143 " at the Green Sun in Buendia, Makati City recently. Julie Anne adds: " Usually nakikita nila ang character ko. Pero this time, boses lang talaga ang maririnig sa akin." This singer-composer-model has just released her latest album called "Breakthrough." She was last seen on the television series "My Guitar Princess" also aired on GMA 7. " I'm really looking forward kung paano talaga 'yung process. Mag-uumpisa pa lang po kami mag-dub for this animation,"...

Atom Araullo gets warm welcome from GMA 7

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Days after he left ABS CBN, field reporter-television host Atom Araullo returned to GMA 7 where he started his broadcasting career. Araullo, 34, will be part of the Kapuso network's News and Public Affairs team. “I’m very excited. Ang dami kong gustong gawin, particularly in the realm of documentary production. I think this is a great place to do all of that,” said Araullo. GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon also welcomed Atom upon his return to the popular network. “Dahil kilala ang GMA-7 sa paggawa ng world-class at award-winning documentary and public affairs programs, kami ay nalulugod sa paglipat ni Atom Araullo para lalo s’yang mahasa sa pagiging magaling na broadcast journalist at documentarist among others,” said Gozon in a statement. Araullo said that he is excited to resume broadcasting duties on GMA 7. "Ano man ang mga gagawin ko rito will be the next stage of my career. Gusto kong mas marami pang mai-share sa mga tao tungkol sa ak...