10 Grand Finalists Battle at It's Showtime's "Tawag Ng Tanghalan"

It's been decades since they've held "Tawag ng Tanghalan" (Call of the Stage) in ABSCBN, and when they created it as part of "It's Showtime!" people have been religiously watching it on TV because even if the format is a little old, it still had the grit, the powerful voices and the antics of the hosts which has proven it successful.

During the Thanksgiving Presscon the Director says "We have been doing these changes to make the contest more exciting. As you may have seen in the show, we're getting reactions, left and right, and we're happy about that."

Vice Ganda says "In the longest time we've been together we  already know each others quirps and what you see on cam is just like what it is in real life, we're like a family. Even if I feel offended, I take the high road and just shrug it off. (he kids)"

Ryan Bang adds "They are all special to me, even if I see them everyday I still look forward to hear their jokes."

Amy Perez says "Different personalities, different people, hungry, and I believe the kids I have at home helped me take care of these hosts because I studied them for quite a while before we easily became close. I bonded with them everyday and I'm thankful for that."

Anne Curtis says "All the Grand Finalists will have their contracts with ABSCBN for two years and right now, a lot of them already have their respective managers and gigs to attend to even after the show. The exposure that they get, even if they don't win actually take care of their careers and they get a whole fan base, the support they get from the show doesn't end with the announcement of winners. I think TNT came at the right time because it's like a concert everyday. Seeing them sharing their talent is just insurmountable."

The finalists of Tawag ng Tanghalan thanked everyone especially their supporters, their families for getting them where they are today. They know how much you're excited about the Tawag ng Tangalan Grand Finals which is all happening this week, and will culminate on Saturday. You should watch it!

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Ryan Bang Releases New Single "Like Love Follow"

Okay, so here goes. I don't really watch Ryan Bang for anything else but just for fun. He's a good comic, funny most of the times, but I saw a different guy during out small interview with him last week. I kinda felt he was looking for someone to love, a bit serious, he was making fun of himself even if he's already saying "I'm alone, and no girl would like me". I saw him trying to make it a laughing matter because he's probably gone a couple of heartbreaks already from showbiz ladies he liked to be his girlfriend. Somehow, I think there's a disconnect. He's still willing, but I was weirded by that and the fact that he's trying to sway the press from answering only work related questions during this dinner. He then opens up a bit about his love life.

"My first crush was Yeng Constantino, and the next one, everybody knows I like Alex Gonzaga. Those are just two of the actresses I tried to woo. In Korea we don't really have courtship, it just starts with friendship, then boyfriend and girlfriend, then you get married. Sometimes they forget that I am Korean but everybody knows my past relationship didn't work. I also like Angelica Panganiban, so I was shocked to see her when we worked for the first time, but now we're like family. She loves me so much and she helped me when I had problems with BIR. Alex just doesn't like me, so we're just friends... But I'm happy for her! I became more close with God and Christianity because of her."

"I am very shy but I'm very happy with my work, I am overwhelmed that the press are here. I am happy that I don't get touched by gays because I treat like my Titas. They are also afraid with Mommy Vice, plus I think they're grossed out by me (nandidiri sila sakin). 

Whatever I am, that's what I really show on TV. Just recently, Korean shows that interviewed me, I tell them I'm just being myself. I also promote the Philippines and I have invites for documentaries and channels there, I always promote this country because I love the Philippines.I also am a permanent resident already and I pay my taxes every month. I didn't know how to do that before, but now I want this video to be viral even in the other countries. This is my third single and this is on the comedy side, and someday I hope my speech improves, my skin improves, so that I can do MMK (he really wished for it!). I want this to happen so people know my story. I hope I can act like Papa P and Coco Martin. I am so inspired by them, I am happy that they also shared how to do it and I owe a lot to Coco Martin. I also want to work with any girl that would want to do romcoms with me in the future. I talked to them (the big stars in the video) one by one, and I am so happy they didn't hesitate. This was for my birthday and they all said yes! That was a great day!"

The single Shopping has also garnered millions of views and he's hopeful that this other video he made will be even more viral as the last one.

Here's Ryan Bangs new single Like Love Follow!

This video is produced entirely by Skinny Fat Boy Productions, which is Ryan's outfit. Directed by Jose Mari Reyes and Produced by Brian Cho. Cinematography is done by Glenn Cui Infante. The Music is Arranged by Michael Negapatan. The Choreography was also worked on by Jhong Hilario and this video was Edited by Fedrian Garcia. Done all for the love of Ryan Bang! No joke! Even the camera men did it for free!

Here are snippets of the press conference on video:

We really felt how Ryan was so happy to have done this. He's also glad that Filipinos and the Philippines as a whole has been very generous, so he tries to give back even without the press, that says a lot with the man. I hope you continue to live your dreams, stay humble but keep your thirst for work, and remember good guys always win!

Like Love Follow is on Youtube and on Digital streaming apps, make sure you play them there and share with your friends. 

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