GMA's Prince and Princess of Drama Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal Stars in Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko!

Two of the brightest stars in GMA in one afternoon, who am I to complain about that. It was set last week and I was so happy because I've seen these guys even off cam. It was time to get to know them a little better as they set sail on their new project with the Kapuso network entitled "Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko!" which gambles on the awesome love team of the station's current Prince Aljur Abrenica and Princess Kris Bernal.

This was originally titled "Prinsesa Ng Masa" but it seemed to have gotten flack so they changed it to the new one "Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko!" which garnered a more intimate and paired feel. This evolves in a love story between an entrepreneurial woman who wanted it all for her family and a tough lad who had it all but falls in love with her - not knowing they have been together already (and grew up quite close) in an orphanage where this story started. Kris seems to have been wishing for this and she's blessed to have been trusted by GMA with this project. It's been a while since we've seen their pairing on screen and it has undoubtedly been effective. Just look at their past projects and you'll know.

It was like they haven't even parted ways, it was just like the time they were together in Coffee Prince. Aljur wasn't able to answer where their chemistry came from. It was so natural that it just became part of their system. It was just there and it was awesome that people came to appreciate it.

Although they have their respective partners, they never lost it and their fan base seemed to have continued to grow. That's one thing they've been thankful for. They (both Aljur and Kris' fans) even help out in their respective charities in the past. Remember when I went with Aljur HERE and Kris HERE? It was really touching to see them go the distance; to get out of their way and help kids and women in crisis. Kris laments, she finds it unfair for other people to suffer while she finds success. She wants to have the chance to actually do charity work everyday instead of just on her birthday; and help more people. It's a noble act in every way. 

 

Aljur on the other hand finds value in this. He's spent a whole lot of time working for his family but his Dad kept him grounded and reminded him of the responsibility to be of help for others. He appreciates it more because he gets to also be with his fans and influences them to do the same. 

 How close are they? Well Aljur gave it a go and sang a Filipino love song for us and Kris. Kris on the other hand bragged about the voice lessons she had while she was on hiatus and have seen she's really improved. Aljur giggled a bit and went on joking around about Kris' singing, then praised her in the end then teased her again. These two are so comfortable with each other and probably miss the times they've been together. It was awesome to have even realized that this late, if I was a foreigner and just saw them in this state I'd completely mistake them as boyfriend and girlfriend. Kahit asin lalanggamin. LOL!

 

Other characters in this series will be played by Renz Fernandez who got the role of Dino aka Aljur's brother in the program. LJ Reyes as Lynette who will be Aljur's girl in the series, Pauleen Luna as Megan and Jan Manual as Anjo which you'll eventually take notice of once it starts this September. They will be joined by several seasoned actors and actresses which will be seen on the series soon!

Thank you so much to GMA Artist Center and Congo Grille Tomas Morato for bringing us together that afternoon! Let's all watch Prinsesa Ng Buhay Ko  on GMA's Primetime block as the Prince and Princess of Drama rightfully takes their place in our hearts. Congratulations Kris and Aljur! You deserve all these blessings because you've been so good with people who are in need! 

I'll be seeing you soon! For me, you guys are perfect for each other! =)

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Another Passion: Music

I've been able to do more today in the field of music. The things I wrote years ago got revamped and was given appropriate amount of care. I rewrote most of it and had a friend arrange these masterpieces. I'm planning to give this to some of my friends who work in the industry who may or may not find some use for it. This is a result of what I've been able to do when we got out piano fixed and re calibrated. These are some of the things that I am so thankful for, plus the Piano Lessons I got when I was a kid. 

I can't remember the last time that my friends and I came together. If my hunch is right, that would have been probably around 15 years ago. I feel so old all of a sudden, but pretty thankful our piano stood the test of time. It would have been amazing if my grandma saw what I was doing with her most prized possession. She was the one who practically introduced us to music at a very young age. Later on, we got busy and ended up having her to only play a couple of songs even if she was already blind. She really inspired a lot of people in her time. She inspired all of us; but she shared something quite amazing to me. That's the eagerness to write and somehow become a semiprofessional lyricist. Now what could be better but having people know about what happens to my compositions soon! Enough of these trips down memory lane and I'll tell you about what happens to my adventures in this field soon!

An Afternoon With The Cast Of BINOY HENYO!

Genius... Smart... all things good about a boy and his family, that's what BINOY HENYO is all about. It's a Dramedy developed for television by Palanca award winner Marlon Miguel and produced by GMA. The kid is played by David Remo whom we found quite amusing that afternoon. Even though they are poor, they still have their dreams and choose to stay in school. Because he's smart, he gets the nod of his professors and even the other kids grew fond of him. In real life, he's really a bright kid and he answers questions quite above his age plus doesn't look like he was even trying. 

Playing the title role of Binoy isn't easy but he looks like he's having fun. The cast sternly supports him on his role. His Dad looked quite contented with the way everyone was treating his kid in this project and sees it doesn't hamper to normally grow up. He's even doing good in school although he is quite disturbed because even his teachers began calling him BINOY which is a far cry from his first name David. He laughed it off though, cute and smart. He's also got a robot of his own called BIBOT whom he created and loved dearly.

Angel Satsumi who plays his classmate was equally cute too. She initially finds Binoy to be a competitor and always strives to be number one in class. She later on gets along with Binoy since she finds the kid sort of  a good guy and now she adores him even more. Her Mom was there too and as observed she was excited to see her kid to be involved in all of these. I wasn't surprised because she was really good, I could imagine them in other projects in GMA and I bet they wouldn't have a hard time.

This hunky guy was right beside me while interviews were going on. Honestly, I haven't seen him before but when he mentioned the roles he's done in the past... I immediately said OH THAT WAS YOU! Then after a short while, I think I've seen him before. He was talked about in PinoyExchange even in a rival station's thread. I'm not surprised, with his good strong looks, chiseled features, he could pass for a european/german model. 

From projects like First Time, Blusang Itim, primetime hit One True Love and of course the epic serye INDIO he says he's been really contented with the things GMA has been giving him. He admits however that playing this part was a little too easy, he wanted a more challenging one because he knows he can do so much further. He plays as Francis' brother and confidant. Judging from the looks of it, he's a good chap and he knows his craft. Even if he played contrabida roles most of the time, he's bent on doing other parts and be a goody two shoes this time. 

He says the other actors in this project were really good and he learned a lot from the veteran ones. I'd say it might take a while but he can nail this with GMA Artist Center who's been able to give him really good breaks. Pretty soon, you'll see more of this chap being more of a hero. Why not? he's paid his dues and gotten so much in a short amount of time. I hope he's gonna get his role spiced up a bit when the deal with Francis Sandoval materializes in the script soon. You'll understand why the conflicts in the family where discussed in this program, and they never hold back about it. Promising? Definitely. I can't wait to see more of him soon. That's Lucho Ayala!

Simple, charming and really down to earth is this First Runner Up from Bb. Pilipinas and consequently Starstruck 2009's first princess Rich Asuncion. At first, I couldn't believe she's playing mature roles on screen because I find her appealing in more younger roles. She said she's done several stints of aged Tita's, relatives and mother roles so she wasn't really surprised to land this one. 

From her previous successful projects in GMA like Aso ni San Roque, Biritera, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit, and Time Of My Life she says she expects this one to be a really good project as expected from GMA. She boasts of the great importance and opportunities that the network has given her even if she's still studying. Lucho and Rich actually go to UP Diliman (no joke!), they are real deal students so you won't be able to talk to them on some days of the week. 

Rich even had to take a long break and do her OJT's and work in Bohol. I was amused at their first experience of Adhoc and how she remembers not being able to get in because of the crowd. It was really admirable of them though to still give importance to finish their education no matter how busy they are for what its worth. I could see fire burning in their eyes and see their passion about their course. I felt I owe to congratulate them when the time comes. 

Rich here plays as Binoy's strict teacher and personally was feeling so rewarded she gets to interact with the kids more than the other stars in this stint. As adviser, she thinks a lot for the welfare of her students. She might be strict but she makes sure to hone the talents of her students individually and see to it that their gifts are given up to their full potential. It's dedication to their work and their love for their students that drive them this way. Plus, I can say she's outright VERY pretty!

Who doesn't know Sheena Halili? I always look for her when I talk to buddy Rocco Nacino. She's bubbly, very sexy and has quite a presence. I didn't know she could pull off a mother role but she's been able to do that thanks to the smart boy. She shows how much love she can give beyond the hardships and struggles of her own dilemma, not being able to read or write. She wants to get her kid decent education and pulls off strings just to make ends meet. It's her dream to see her kid have a diploma and finish school. Sheena was really into character. She even gave treats to David (who plays Binoy in the program) if he does really good in school. Having found a good role, she's not afraid to be typecasted in mother roles too much because she just treats this as a job just like the other roles she's played in the past. She probably treats this as a very challenging one because the case with the mother role wasn't ordinary. Luis Allandy who plays the father Francis didn't really grow up with the kid nor this family; and that is another story to tell. 

Make sure you watch the next episodes because it will become more interesting. Binoy's adventures of life, friends and family isn't done yet. Who knows, his next invention might answer your problems too! It's not too late to learn something new and BINOY HENYO can bring you up to page. They're doing good on ratings and got a pretty good program to boot! Don't miss it! I'm so glad to have been able to know a couple of the people who work in this project. Thanks for the nice chat and great afternoon! Kalma ka lang!

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Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana Stars In Regal Film's "Let's Take A Chance!"

It's been a while since I've seen them. They've been very busy these past few months with the success of their show My Husband's Lover. Though a man less, they are gunning for a more romantic comedy film and nothing seems to be standing their way. This looks very promising as they bank for these individuals popularity and present it in a whole different perspective. This project's called "Let's Take A Chance!".

This film is directed by famed Jun Lana. He's done a lot of great projects for GMA and Regal in the past and this one's in his mind for quite some time now. Since we were in a story conference, he showed us a few slides on what he expected to see in this film. He was inspired by Korean romcom movies and series which changes date. Though it's setting are in dark alleys or streets of Seoul; they'll do it here in urban Manila. Whilst some of the scenes are going to be shot in a more eclectic setting, Carla Abellana will be seen in grand rooms of royal colors which will also be translating in her character. She's going to be totally different from her role in the MHL series and of course Tom Rodriguez won't be gay this time.

Speaking of Tom, he's one of the most neatest faces I've ever seen in public TV; and this time he's playing a good next boy neighbor type on this project. He's not that brute and machismo oozing guy but more of an all american good boy who just wanted romance..and love in his life. It's just simple dreams, simple wishes, and not trying to kick around everything into a mess. I haven't see the script that they were holding but the pegs kinda gave it away. 

Anyway, I should just give you some shots that afternoon. It's my first time to see Tom in the flesh so I think this will do just fine for your senses..