Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Anne Curtis

















Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis (born on 17 February 1985 in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines.
Born Anne Curtis, she is the eldest daughter of Carmen Ojales, a Filipina and James Curtis-Smith, an Australian Lawyer. While on vacation at the Philippines at the age of 12, she was discovered, making her stay in the Philippines permanent.

The first movie of Anne Curtis was Magic Kingdom where she played a burikat. She attended T.G.I.S (Thank God It's Sabado) during her teen life. She had few teleserye in GMA Network. In 2004, she transferred to ABS-CBN. She rose to prominence when she played Stephanie in Hiram along with Geoff Eigenman, Heart Evangelista, Kris Aquino, and Dina Bonnevie. After the teleserye, she was given the role of Imang, a Kampanerang Kuba. It was a remake of the movie, Kampanerang Kuba played before by Vilma Santos, mother of Luis Manzano who is her longtime bestfriend. After the teleserye, she was one of the lead roles of Maging Sino Ka Man opposites, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz,and Sam Milby, her ex Boyfriend. Maging Sino Ka Man was followed by Maging Sino Ka Man: Book 2. She starred in the drama series "Dyosa". She was also the daughter of Ai Ai de las Alas in Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo. Love Interest of Aga Muhlach in When Love Begins, a block buster movie with Jericho Rosales in Baler, where she won best actress in MMFF 2008. Curtis plays the role of beautiful socialite Kara Zalderiaga in the blockbuster 2011 film No Other Woman. Currently, she has a successful blog on LOOKBOOK.NU.

Anne Curtis released her album “Anne-Bisyosa” from Viva Records after much prodding to her bosses to give her dream solo album. Curtis has always fantasized about recording her own album. Now that has become a reality as Viva Artists Agency, Anne’s management, and Viva Records finally released Anne Curtis’ debut album.“AnneBisyosa” will be a realization of one of Anne’s long-time aspirations. Fans of the actress/model will be pleasantly surprised with what Anne has prepared for them and the casual listener will be as well as “AnneBisyosa” is quite the pop record that reflects Anne’s fresh and bubbly nature. She starts off with an upbeat original called “Tinamaan Ako”, which is an OPM pop song. Keeping up with the up-tempo start is her cover of Cindy Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and a reworking of Cathy Dennis’ mid 90s hit “Too Many Walls,” remixed and arranged here by Anne’s “Showtime” cohort DJ M.O.D. Anne also chooses to remake New Order’s “Bizarre Love Triangle,” and her edgy pop take on Merril Bainbridge’s “Mouth” to give her listeners a bit more listening flavor. Switching onto ballads – Anne is all business with her take on a song-belter’s classic with “Alone.” And finally, lending star power to Curtis’ own overflowing celebrity is the one and only Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo on an entertaining duet on “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”.
Now, after gaining good sales from her album where it reached a certification of Gold in 2 weeks and Platinum in 2months, her first major solo concert is bound to happen. In an interview through ABS-CBN’s “E-live”, Curtis confirmed the solo concert. She added that there are no official details and announcement about the concert, but some of her fans already knew about it and they are excited. Way back, Curtis have sang in the major concert of Side A and Martin Nievera where she sang the ever popular “Alone.” Curtis hint the fans to expect fabulous costume changes, breathtaking dance performances, and mind blowing song numbers! Plus, her special guests will surely spice up this incredible night. The major solo concert is dubbed as No Other Concert: Anne-Bisyosa Live! World Tour and will kick-off at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on January 28, 2012. It is going to be directed by Rico Gutierrez while Marvin Querido will serve as musical director.



Monday, January 16, 2012

Jessy Mendiola

















Jessy Mendiola (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile; December 3, 1992), is a Filipino actressMendiola was born in the United Arab Emirates where her father used to work.She is the second of three siblings, her mother is Filipina while her father is British-Lebanese.She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister to the Philippines. Her mother left her father due to undisclosed reasons. Her younger sister was born in the Philippines when her parents reconciled. Her parents eventually separated for the second and last time. She remains in contact with her father, who now works overseas.Mendiola studied elementary and high school along with her elder sister in Our Lady of Mercy School in Quezon City.

Jessy Mendiola was one of the 18 new talents launched by ABS-CBN under Star Magic Batch 15.She, along with Megan Young, Alfonso Martinez, Carlo Guevarra and her Star Magic batchmates, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv when it was revamped to Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 in 2007. She had a minor role in Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?.
In 2008, she was cast as Chappy Girl in the TV series Volta, which was adapted from the Star Cinema film of the same name.
Mendiola was supposed to appear in Habang May Buhay. She was featured in the 2008 trailer of the show which was originally titled as Humingi Ako Sa Langit. The TV series, which was supposed to air in 2008, was cancelled, reshot and recast.
In 2010, she had a guest appearances in George and Cecil, playing the love interest of Dino Imperial's Jun. Mendiola revealed that she was pulled out of Habang May Buhay and was cast as Christina in the TV series Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo instead.Due to good feedback, her one week guest appearance in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo was extended. She was later cast in Your SongPresents: Gimik 2010, playing the role of the reformed rebel teenager Jessy. Mendiola was supposed to appear in Kokey @ Ako, opposite Enrique Gil, but their characters were written off in favor of Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco. She eventually returned as a recurring character in the last few episodes of Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo.
She portrayed lead roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya's "Marriage Contract" episode and in the "Kakambal Ko'y Manika" episode of Wansapanataym. Her biggest break is playing the title role of the ABS-CBN afternoon TV show Sabel.
In 2011, when Sabel ended, Mendiola joined ASAP Rocks. She along with Empress Schuck, Enchong Dee and Sam Concepcion are referred to as ASAP's "Dance Quad".Earlier, she portrayed Isabel Valderama in Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Bianong Bulag. In April, she joined Showtime as one of the guest judges and appeared as Risa in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, "Medalyon".She is set to appear in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Budoy, opposite Gerald Anderson.


Friday, January 13, 2012

Bea Alonzo















Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom was born on October 17, 1987 in Philippines. Her father is British, and her mother is a Filipina. Her parents separated when she was four. She attended Ususan Elementary School in Ususan and Colegio de Sta Ana. Taguig City.

In 2003, at age 15, Alonzo joined the TV drama Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. She later mainly roled in major soap operas like It Might Be YouIkaw Ang Lahat Sa AkinMaging Sino Ka Man andMaging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik.
In June 2008, Alonzo released her debut album The Real Me under Star Records. It was also in mid-2008 when it was announced that she would play the leading character Betty Pengson in the TV sitcom Yo Soy Betty La Fea, which originated from Colombia. The Philippines' version was entitled I Love Betty La Fea. The show premiered on September 2008 at the primetime slot; it ran for six consecutive months.
In 2011, her contract with ABS-CBN will expire in December and there are current rumors regarding her alleged transfer to GMA Network, further details on the said issue will be determined.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Bea Binene













Beanca Marie Landero Binene (born November 4, 1997, Quezon City, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. She was a finalist in StarStruck Kids and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan in First Time . She is one of the Junior Child Ambassadors for the Haribon Foundation since 2005.
She has participated in an acting workshop by Trumpets, where she played Molly in the production of Annie.
She currently stars in the GMA TV series Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts playing the role of tough girl Belinda Fortes. She is also a regular host every Sunday in Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales on GMA News TV.
She will have her new show entitled "Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis" together with Derrick Monasterio, Lexi Fernandez and Jake Vargas. The upcoming show is scheduled to be aired on the second week of February.