Owe My Love with Lovi and Ben Starts Today

We miss them, we all do. I got to interview Lovi Poe and Ben Alves a couple days ago about their new show Owe My Love. 

The show tells the lives of Pacencia “Sensen” Guipit (Lovi) and Dr. Miguel “Migs” Alcancia (Benjamin) as they become financially intertwined because Sen had to pay her Father's debt while Migs had to make a fake marriage arrangement to make his Father a little less sick (played by Martinez).

 

 

 

The plot is awesome, but this also is kinda the return of these two stars in primetime though under a different production as this was done under GMA Public Affairs. They've done several shows even during the pandemic, and quality wise, they're actually pretty good. This one is directed by Rember Gelera and Ray Gibraltar. This is written by Volta Delos Santos and concept is by Joseph Conrad Rubio. They are the same team who did Naku, Boss Ko!, Inday Will Always Love You, TODA One I Love and One of the Baes. So in a way, a lot is expected from these guys with this project.

 

This show also stars a stellar cast of comedic and drama actors which includes Comedy Concert Queen Aiai Delas Alas, WinWyn Marquez, Jackie Lou Blanco, Ms. Nova Villa, Ruby Rodriguez, Pekto, Buboy Villar, Kiray Celis, Ryan Eigenmann, Jelai Andres, Jon Gutierrez, Jason Francisco, Divine Tetay, Terry Gian and Mahal. Show starts at 9:35PM today. Information about the show is also available on GMA Pinoy TV. 

 

This absolutely looks so much fun!

Benjamin Alves Plays "Left Behind" with Fans

All smiles, Ben.

I've met Ben a couple of years ago for a charity birthday event arranged by GMA Artist Center and a couple of folks from GMA Network. I was relatively new covering entertainment beats at that time and I was a little giddy trying to find a nice disposition seeing an artist for the first time. You know show business is crazy and not everyone is a good soul. We weren't nervous but you kinda get that feeling of anxiousness because you don't know how to approach actors and he's a good one at that. When he arrived and said hi to everyone, I was observing, trying to decipher how he is in person, but I saw a teary eyed man in the sidelines who was about to enjoy a game of ball with men from Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (literal meaning: house with no stairs, as they are a foundation put up for everyone differently abled in wheelchairs).

He was also a joy to talk to, like a friend you just met but felt you have a lot of things in common. He also grew up in Guam and I was more inclined to talk to him in English because I am admittedly a little handicapped expressing things in Filipino. Proving he's smart, he eloquently answered questions we had for him that afternoon. Then hit show, after hit show, he matured even more and landed really good roles on the Kapuso Network. 

I also remember the time I also interviewed them for Dading, a show that got my whole family and countless others hooked since day 1 on GMA Afternoon Prime. He knew that show was special too and knew they will be definitely remembered for that.

Earlier, it was an opportune time to thank the fans that have supported him wholeheartedly these past few years, and also the new ones who adore their show Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa (English Title: Envy) opposite real life sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose. He told me, spending time with them was utterly important and he wanted them to enjoy a couple of hours with him, having fun, ultimately to at least solve the rooms he was also frightened to go to. 

New Kapuso artist Carl Cervantes hosted the event

We interviewed him a couple of minutes before the celebration. Enjoy!

Happy happy birthday Ben! I wish you more success this year and beyond. Thank you to the nice people from GMA Artist Center who organized the event, Goldilocks for the cake and snacks, Chippy Twisters (which was so good btw!), Wiggles (my favorite chocolate covered marshmallow twists!) and Spin. You deserve no less than the best Ben, as I said earlier, you remained humble all throughout the years and you are blessed because of that. I am happy for you!

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The NEW Converse Counter Climate Collection

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It was a night that ended in great festivities, wind blowing from every direction, clinking wine glasses and awesome shoes. How can we beat that? We don't... so what do we do? We join them. Converse has been in the street and sports scene for quite a long time, but to be honest, they've never been really out of style. Generations upon generations of teens, not so teens and kids have them. It's never been about gender, orientation, alien or monsters, because EVERYBODY has them. 

It's been raining a lot this season and Converse knows how much you need to have a pair of their shoes whatever, whenever, or just about any day that you would have to abuse your shoes. They've got the new Counter Climate Collection to take care of you. These lovely foot covers are not your ordinary Converse sneakers because they have premium weatherized features, a mix between water repellant materials and still breathable whilst not veering away from comfort and design. Imagine your Chucks, Cons, Jack Purcells which all look good when you're in a monsoon rain or the Sahara desert.

These are CONVERSE ESSENTIALS. These are athletic wear designed for everyday use especially for the active ones. If you are always on the go and want nothing to go between your great day and your great shoes. Run around amuck in every marathon, or every fun run outside or in the gym but still be comfy in what's on your skin. They've got pullovers, tees, zip hoodies and joggers which you can obviously wear when it's a little nippy.

Believe me I wore it this way until I got home. So everybody saw how crazy I am haha!

First dibs wouldn't be a legitimate word for it because I've already experienced the CONVERSE ALL STAR RUBBER from a few years back. It has saved me a lot of times from torrential rains and walking trips that involves centimeters of rainfall or falling in the mud with women, I mean friends. See the one on the left? That's the new one. That's the CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas. It's for ME, the Chuck lover who wants to wear it everyday. If it's hot or cold, the shoes can still breathe. Aside from that, you've got reflective material on it. It glistens when light hits, the neon bits also glows in the dark. How can you lose on something so awesome? You don't!

They went out with 2 things for Jack. The first of which is the CONVERSE JACK PURCELL SIGNATURE TWILL SHIELD CANVAS which has a water repellent finish, a tri color reflective heel, plus a mesh lining on the material's back. It felt a lot cooler, figuratively and literally. There's also the CONVERSE JACK PURCELL SIGNATURE M-SERIES which has enhanced visibility even in low light conditions. It's got a Lunarlon insole too for comfortable walking, with all the weather loving, changing, water repellent material as well.

Now you've got a peek of what's in store for this season, I just have one more to add. The CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR II RUBBER will have another shot this time. It involves a transparent rubber overlay on the same Chuck II designs. Not only does it protect your feet from the road you're walking on. It also will protect your lovely feet from the elements, no Engkantadya element would have an effect on it, I kid. It's got micro perforated leather lining and a heat reflecting barrier so your little toes stay warm. 

For those who want a piece of these gorgeous shoes, now is the right time to probably get one. They've got shoes on sale until the 18th of this month. Don't say I didn't tell you about it! Rush to CONVERSE stores nationwide and find your new Chucks today!

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