GMA's Sunday Afternoon Game Changer: DORMITORYO

We had the chance to meet the cast of DORMITORYO yesterday and boy it was awesome! I don't want to say something fake and tell you I know all of them but I am so glad of the efforts of GMA Artist Center because they're bringing out their best talents and letting them engage people like us in Social Media. That afternoon was light and the cast had all smiles with them because they'll be starring in this suspense-horror-romance filled program which will air right after Sunday All Stars. It's a huge task for them to take but they are quite confident that they will be able to keep regular viewers glued to their seat because this project is so different, and never have been done in Philippine TV in the afternoon slot.

Nevertheless we had so much fun listening to their own ghost stories as they probably had one like the rest of us. Even their tapings were infested with mysterious things that they were also creeped out about. Their Director Jun Lana is one of the best in the industry and they have been able to work with him already for quite some time now. They've got nothing but good things to say to him and how he manages the project in its entirety. They also in turn learn a lot with Direk Jun because he is so meticulous, that he even gives time to tell the story and the graphics that will go with it. They too are not given the whole script yet so they would be staying on top of their toes every week, they in turn will feel what the audience will be seeing as it shows this coming weekend.

Here's an excerpt of the part of the conference when I asked them "Will you feel bad if you were killed early in the story? If you were going to die on the project, how would you want to do it?"

Congratulations to Lauren Young, Joyce Ching, Enzo Pineda, Ruru Madrid, Annicka Dolonius and Asleigh Nordstrom. I'm sure this will be a hit. Just hold on to your horses and make each part of the story interesting, I'm sure you'll stay on air for a long time if this becomes a phenomenon in GMA's afternoon block.

Thank you also to their sponsors ASYA Filipino-Asian Restaurant (Centris Edsa) and JELLYBEAN for the great stuff they provided for us that afternoon.

Thank you also to my preferred headset, earplugs and earphone maker URBANEARS! Ooh I LOVE THIS! They are available in all leading accessory and gadget stores, and major malls nationwide!

Thank you also to GMA Artist Center who continue to let us talk to their artists before their shows come out. I wish DORMITORYO fulfills their goal of bringing something different to Filipino viewers here and around the world!

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Enzo Pineda: The Guy Who's Good Inside and Out!

This guy has been so good to me. He's also good to people around him; and it really shows. A couple of days ago we were invited to a charity feeding program in the south. It's Enzo Pineda's birthday and to celebrate, he chose to spend it with kids instead of the usual hodge podge party frequented by celebrities. 

Together with his sponsors and GMA Artist Center, they planned a small feeding program in this school to help kids get properly nourished, a feat that even the DepEd and local PTA associations have been doing in the past. A little help from this nice guy right here was enough to make kids in Alabang Elementary School smile from ear to ear. 

When we talked to him, he was really happy. What's even better is that he didn't realize that his other co-stars in Kakambal ni Eliana went out of their way to also help. Steven Silva, Kimy Rodriguez, Julian Trono all spent the afternoon preparing numbers and spent their time with the kids. This was really touching as Enzo didn't really expect these very busy people to do that for him and the kids. Enzo said this is one of the things that he'll truly miss with the program that's also going to end this week. But he knows he's earned close friends because of this project and he's happy with that.

Enzo also told us about his new shows in GMA and says he's been blessed that the network trusts him this much. Yes, he's got a new series called "Dormitoryo" which viewers will find a little different. 

This time he'll be slightly scary, slightly fun as he portrays as student. He says he's going to play this a little different than the usual, and he wants to be seen off beat by changing his hair and attacking the role differently. He's glad hat he's doing this stint and plans to also do indie projects soon. He's got a lot of dreams, and I'm sure he'll make it all come true. This humble guy is going places and he's just started. 

Enzo, thank you very much for doing this to these kids. It's already a plus that you are good looking but what's better is that you are so humble. All I wish for you is continued success because from where I see it, you're already doing it right. Congratulations on your new show and happy happy birthday man! Thanks for always being so nice! :)

Thank you also to everyone who helped make this event a success! :)

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