After making her acting debut in M. Night Shyamalan’s No.1 box-office hit Glass opposite James McAvoy and Bruce Willis, teen actress Diana Silvers stars in Universal Pictures’ new suspense thriller Ma (in Philippine cinemas July 10).

From Blumhouse Productions—the company that has produced such smash hits as Get Out, Split, Glass, Halloween and The Purge franchise — Ma tells the unnerving tale of a mysterious, lonely woman named Sue Ann (Octavia Spencer) who seems harmless at first. Friendly but stern, she offers safe harbor to a group of high-school friends looking to party. But Sue Ann is a woman tormented by demons and trauma from her past, and, unbeknownst to her teen guests, she has a more sinister agenda than anyone suspects.

Silvers plays 15-year-old, Maggie, one of the high-school students befriended by Sue Ann. Maggie has been forced to move to her mom’s Ohio hometown from California because of her parents’ separation. She has a good relationship with her mom, Erica (Juliette Lewis), but like all teenagers, she keeps things from her. Feeling like a stranger in a strange town, Maggie is eager to make friends at her new school and not rock the social boat, so when Haley (McKaley Miller) and the rest of the gang—including Andy (Corey Fogelmanis), who soon becomes Maggie’s boyfriend—task Maggie with stopping Sue Ann outside the liquor store to ask her to buy them alcohol, Maggie complies.

But Maggie’s a bit savvier than her cohorts, and she begins to suspect that something is wrong with Sue Ann long before the rest of her friends do. “Maggie is your typical 15-year-old girl who is trying to find her place in her new school,” Silvers says. “I see her as the moral police; she just wants to do the right thing. It’s interesting to see Maggie evolve throughout the film. She must learn to grow into her own and take charge of her life.”

As Sue Ann’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic and frightening, Maggie will be forced to be brave, in ways she never expected, to save her new friends and herself. “Maggie is living the life Sue Ann always wanted,” Silvers says. “So, Sue Ann hates her, yet is also obsessed with her.”

Roles for teenagers rarely require the kind of broad range and complexity needed for the part of Maggie, but the cast and filmmakers were wowed by Silvers’ abilities and presence.

Spencer believes Silvers is a star in the making. “Diana is a beautiful breath of fresh air and a great discovery,” Spencer says. “She has the same type of freshness that reminds me of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. You want to root for her the minute you see her as Maggie.” Spencer advocated for casting Silvers, despite her relative lack of experience. “It was easy to fight for her to get this role,” Spencer says. “Although she doesn’t have a long resume, she has a lot of talent.”

For Silvers, working with Spencer exceeded even her sky-high expectations. “It was so lovely to work with an actress as brilliant as Octavia,” Silvers says. “She was so welcoming, and she fought for me during my audition process. The way Octavia prepares for her emotional scenes was fun to watch from afar. The way she can turn her acting on and off was amazing. I felt like I was in a school of sorts, learning and absorbing so much from her every day.”

Ma is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uipmoviesph/; Twitter at https://twitter.com/uipmoviesph and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uipmoviesph/. Use the hashtag #MaMovie

ABS-CBN was recognized once again as a preferred organization to work for in the Philippines at the recent Philippine Best Employer Brand Awards.

This is the second straight year that the country’s leading media and entertainment company was cited by the Employer Branding Institute for its ability to attract applicants, and for providing its people competitive salaries and benefits, opportunities for learning and development, and other factors essential to a good working environment.

This Best Employer Award adds to the recognitions received by ABS-CBN as a respected and sought after employer. In 2018, ABS-CBN was also cited as one of the Philippines’ best companies to work for in Asia by HR Asia, a premiere publication for human resources professionals. Earlier in 2011, the network also won in the Asia’s Best Employer Awards in Singapore. It also made Jobstreet’s Top Companies that Employees Aspire to Work For list multiple times.

Paulo Tatad, head of recruitment marketing and sourcing of ABS-CBN, accepted the award in the ceremony held in Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City, alongside other companies that are exemplary in Human Relations and used marketing communications effectively for Human Resources Development.

Karla Estrada, Jolina Magdangal and Melai Cantiveros, the momshies of “Magandang Buhay” are getting up close and personal with two of today’s hottest leading men, Daniel Padilla and Ian Veneracion, as they talk about their unexpected and close friendship this July 8 and 9.

Not many know that the two have developed a closeness since they starred in “Got to Believe” and “Pangako Sa Yo.” Despite their age gap, the two got close because of the traits they share including their love of music.

The momshies will also quiz the two Kapamilya heartthrobs on what keeps them busy now that they don’t have a project together. Not to be missed are each other’s revelations about their love life and their jamming session and that is sure to delight viewers.

More beautiful stories with life lessons that Kapamilyas can learn can be expected from the momshies in the coming episodes.

Watch “Magandang Buhay” everyday at 8am after “Umagang Kay Ganda.”

This July 24, GMA Pictures and Mic Test Entertainment proudly debut ‘Family History,’ a heart-warming movie about the values of life, marriage, and love that will always lead you home.

The film is written, produced, and directed by Kapuso Comedy Genius Michael V. who marks a milestone in his career by wearing these many hats for a project.

Michael V. also takes on the lead role as Alex Dela Cruz, a happily married man who finds himself at a crossroad in his life when a life-changing disease challenges his marriage to his wife, May, portrayed by no other than highly-acclaimed and returning Kapuso Ms. Dawn Zulueta. Dubbed as ‘BiDawn,’ this is their first team-up together and both are honored to be working with each other.

“Napaka-flattering at napaka-humbling na experience makatrabaho ang isang Dawn Zulueta. Siya talaga ang gusto naming kunin sa simula pa lang. Masaya at magaan din siyang kasama,” said Michael V.

Likewise, Dawn admitted to being a fan of Michael V., “I’ve always wanted to work with Bitoy. Always. I’m a fan. ‘Yung mga characters niya sa TV, tuwang-tuwa talaga ako.”

Joining them in the movie are talented Kapuso stars Miguel Tanfelix as Malix Dela Cruz, Alex and May’s only son; and Bianca Umali as Jenna Roque, Malix’s girlfriend who longs for a family figure.

Also part of the stellar cast members are John Estrada, Paolo Contis, Nonie Buencamino, Kakai Bautista, Ina Feleo, Mikoy Morales, Nikki Co, Jemwell Ventenilla and Vince Gamad.

Primetime King Dingdong Dantes and multi-awarded comedienne and TV host Eugene Domingo play special cameo roles as Dr. Ronaldo Cruz and Liza De Guzman, respectively.

A perfect mix of drama, romance, and comedy, don’t miss the much-awaited premiere of ‘Family History’ this July 24 in cinemas nationwide.

This Saturday on StarStruck:

Two hopefuls—one boy and one girl—who were eliminated during the Final Audition will return in the competition to replace the two hopefuls who will be eliminated this week.

The lucky hopefuls will be chosen by the StarStruck Council after watching their one-on-one acting test dubbed as the Second Chance Challenge. They will have to wait until Sunday to know who among the current Final 14 will they replace.

Meanwhile, to remain in the competition, the current Final 14 will have to impress the StarStruck Council with their comic chops.

This week, their artista test centers on comedy where they acted by pair in Bubble Gang-style gags alongside the cast of the longest-running Philippine gag show.

The scores of the StarStruck Council will cover 50% of their total score with the remaining 50% from viewers’ votes.

Two hopefuls, one boy and one girl, with the lowest combined total score from last week and this week will be eliminated.

There will be no bad days this July as Michael V brightens the country’s number one music channel as MYX Celebrity VJ.

The rainy season won’t stop the renowned comedian from bringing in his electric, uproarious energy into the fold while he ushers in fresh tunes and the hottest music videos this month.

Meanwhile, rap icon Gloc-9 thrills viewers as he takes on the role of “MYX Headliner.” The legendary rapper makes time for the music channel before gearing up for his upcoming “Lohika Ng Masa” concert with Shanti Dope next month.

Better days are definitely ahead of us, as we put the “MYX Spotlight” on young and fast-rising OPM band Better Days. Get to know vocalist and lead guitarist Daniel Paringit, bassist Gelo Cabigon, and pianist Rosner Mabuti all month on the music channel, and don’t miss their MYXclusive performance of “Nararamdaman” and “Sige Lang” soon on MYX’s Facebook and YouTube channel.

Catch Celebrity VJ Michael V on “Pop MYX” until Saturday (July 6), “Pinoy MYX” on July 7 to 13, “Mellow MYX” on July 14 to 20, and “MYX Backtrax” on July 21 to 27. Watch MYX on ABS-CBN TVplus channel 12, SKYcable channel 23, and SKYdirect channel 37. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

Universal Pictures has just released the final trailer for Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba and Vanessa Kirby.

As a companion piece to the trailer, the studio has also shared a recap video in which Johnson explains where Hobbs & Shaw sits in the entire Fast & Furious timeline.

Check out the videos below and watch Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw in Philippine cinemas July 31.

Final Trailer:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/846hT5D3UsU

Recap Video:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/HDVIYQrlaFk

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uipmoviesph/; Twitter at https://twitter.com/uipmoviesph and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uipmoviesph/. Use the hashtags #HobbsAndShaw and #FastFurious

About Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw

After eight films that have amassed almost $5 billion worldwide, the Fast & Furious franchise now features its first stand-alone vehicle as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw.

Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Johnson), a loyal agent of America’s Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015’s Fast & Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they’ve tried to take each other down.

But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever — and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw’s sister — these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves.

Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw blasts open a new door in the Fast universe as it hurtles action across the globe, from Los Angeles to London and from the toxic wasteland of Chernobyl to the lush beauty of Samoa.

Directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2) from a script by longtime Fast & Furious narrative architect Chris Morgan, the film is produced by Morgan, Johnson, Statham and Hiram Garcia. The executive producers are Dany Garcia, Kelly McCormick, Steven Chasman, Ethan Smith and Ainsley Davies.

Today, many people find that investing in higher education is essential for them to reach their career goals. Studying at college or university allows you to significantly improve your career prospects by gaining a new qualification and improving your skill-set. However, attending university can be a very expensive commitment that can cause a lot of disruption to your lifestyle, particularly if you want to continue working full-time while studying, or have family commitments to attend to. The good news is that there are several flexible alternative options to choose from today. Could online learning be a better alternative for you? Here are some of the main benefits of online vs. classroom learning.

Increased Flexibility:

One of the main reasons why more and more students are signing up to online programs such as this online health administration degree is the extra level of flexibility that these courses provide to them. Parents who would usually find studying at university difficult to commit to due to their existing family commitments often find it much easier to fit online learning around their busy lives, since they can study from home without the inconvenience of needing to attend classes on campus. In addition, studying online gives you more flexibility if you want to work full-time as you study, or even if you wanted to travel and see more of the world with your time – you can just take your studies with you.

Access Quality Tuition:

It’s not uncommon for prospective students to be wary of opting for online learning; you may be unsure about the standard of tuition that you are going to receive. However, online study has come on in leaps and bounds since it was first introduced over a decade ago and today; you can find degree programs from reputable universities with a standard of tuition that meets, if not exceeds what you would expect as a traditional campus-based student.

Save Money:

Another main benefit of opting to study online is that it’s one of the best ways to earn a college degree without having a massive price tag to worry about. The cost of higher education is currently at an all-time high around the world, so studying online gives students on a budget a viable option for achieving their academic goals at a fraction of the traditional price. While some online degree programs do not offer too much in terms of savings on tuition, you can find others that are priced at around one third cheaper. Additionally, online students will also be able to save significant amounts of money on the associated costs of studying – there’s no need to relocate to somewhere closer to the university, commuting costs will be very low if not non-existent, and most learning resources are freely available online for the majority of online programs.

Finally, many students find learning online extremely beneficial as it’s easier for them to learn in a way that suits them best, whether that means studying at the evenings or on the weekends, tweaking their studies to suit their individual learning style, or going at a pace that suits them best.

English isn’t the most widely spoken language in the world – Mandarin Chinese takes the top spot – but it comes in at a close second. Wherever you go, someone will speak English, therefore, it is the best language to study if you want to teach overseas. However, it can be a tricky task teaching English to pupils who don’t have any English skills whatsoever. If you think it’s a good career opportunity, here are some useful tips.

Gain a Qualification

It is always better to have a qualification in your pocket if you want to teach English to foreign students. This makes it easier to find a suitable position overseas. In addition, you can also teach English over the internet, which is a useful side income when working in a full-time job.

There are several qualifications you can earn. A TEFL certificate is the standard qualification, and this will give you access to numerous positions around the world. Be aware that you’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree before you can take your TEFL certification. The other option is to study for an M.Ed. in English as a Second Language. You can do this in your own time via an online college such as Merrimack College.

Develop a Suitable Teaching Style for Your Students

Teaching isn’t easy. It takes a great deal of patience and you can expect to experience a fair amount of frustration. The hardest part of teaching English as a second language is that you probably won’t be fluent in your students’ language. Therefore, it won’t be easy communicating with them.

Initially, your goal is to teach your students some basic vocabulary that they can build upon. One way to do this is via visual materials. Prepare picture cards of simple items, so your students can match words and pictures.

Once students have a basic vocabulary that includes food, drink, animals, places, etc., you can begin to work on tenses: past, present, and future.

Make use of technology, but don’t ignore the basics like flash cards and pictorial displays for the walls.

Teach at the Right Age Level

Your students could be anywhere in age from elementary level to mature students. Pitch your teaching style to suit their age. Make it fun for younger children and keep lessons relatively simple. Use things they can relate to, such as their favorite characters from movies and books.

Older kids need more of a challenge, but don’t make your lessons too dry and boring, or they will switch off and not learn anything.

Break up lessons into smaller chunks so students have time to assimilate new information. Test their language skills weekly, in a fun and non-stressful way. This lets you gauge how well they are picking up the new language, so you can pay extra attention to areas where students are finding it more difficult.

Lastly, pay close attention to the cultural differences in whatever country you are teaching. This will help up you form a better relationship with your TEFL students. After all, they need to be comfortable with you if they are to learn!

The film is inspired by the real-life story of Clarita Villanueva, whose name was all over the news in the 1950s because of the claims that she had experienced a demonic possession

It was in 1953 when the name Clarita Villanueva has been the talk of the town because of an unusual headline—demonic possession. In different accounts, it was claimed that she was possessed by demonic spirits while she was in jail.

The story of 17-year-old Clarita Villanueva—the first reported demonic possession in Asia–is the inspiration behind Black Sheep’s latest movie offering, “Clarita”, which locally has a total gross of over Php 70-million as of June 27.

The film “Clarita” is inspired by the mystery behind the story on what occurred during Clarita’s (Jodi Sta. Maria) demonic possession and exorcism, where her faith and those of the people who tried to help her were tested because of the obstacles they had to overcome.

The film’s director Derick Cabrido studied the records of Villanueva’s case and found out that she was from the province and went to Manila to look for her father. She was then jailed, and although it was suspected that the possessions started even before that time, it became more haunting when she was already behind bars.

Aside from describing the film “Clarita” as “whiff of fresh air in the horror genre”, Pablo Tariman from Philippine broadsheet The Philippine Star also praised Cabrido’s direction. “Derrick Cabrido made a haunting tale that is several notches higher from what we see in horror films today,” he said in his movie review.

Meantime, this is Jodi’s first foray to this genre, which she admitted really pushed her to her limits, especially since she chose to do all her scenes without a stunt double. “It was not easy, the process in making the film was not easy. But seeing the finished product, we can say it was rewarding,” said Jodi about making the film.

Also part of the film are Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, Romnick Sarmenta, Arron Villaflor, and Alyssa Muhlach.

Overall, according to the movie review by Julia Alende published on the entertainment portal pep.ph, “Clarita” is “proof that Filipino horror can achieve greater heights and can be both grotesque but sophisticated at the same time.”

Can Clarita’s soul still be saved or will evil take over it? Uncover the mystery as “Clarita” screens in the following regions on these dates: starting on July 4 in the Middle East; July 14 in Paris, France; starting July 26 in the U.S.; July 28 in Dublin, Ireland; and August 4 in Oslo, Norway.

For the cinema list, visit mytfc.com/theaters, emea.kapamilya.com, or visit and like TFC’s Facebook page applicable to your area. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas and follow @KapamilyaTFC and KapamilyaGlobalPR on Twitter and Instagram.

The world will shine again. Watch the official teaser trailer now of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming supernatural thriller “Doctor Sleep,” the sequel to the classic horror film, “The Shining.”

“Doctor Sleep” continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in “The Shining.” Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and newcomer Kyliegh Curran star in the supernatural thriller, directed by Mike Flanagan, from his own screenplay based upon the novel by Stephen King.

Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the “shine.” Instinctively recognizing that Dan shares her power, Abra has sought him out, desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat and her followers, The True Knot, who feed off the shine of innocents in their quest for immortality.

Forming an unlikely alliance, Dan and Abra engage in a brutal life-or-death battle with Rose. Abra’s innocence and fearless embrace of her shine compel Dan to call upon his own powers as never before—at once facing his fears and reawakening the ghosts of the past.

“Doctor Sleep” stars Ewan McGregor (“Star Wars: Episodes I, II & III”) as Dan Torrance, Rebecca Ferguson (the “Mission: Impossible” films, “The Greatest Showman”) as Rose the Hat, and Kyliegh Curran, in her major feature film debut, as Abra. The main ensemble cast also includes Carl Lumbly, Zahn McClarnon, Emily Alyn Lind, Bruce Greenwood, Jocelin Donahue, Alex Essoe and Cliff Curtis.

Trevor Macy and Jon Berg produced the film, with Roy Lee, Scott Lumpkin, Akiva Goldsman and Kevin McCormick serving as executive producers.

Flanagan’s behind-the-scene creative team was led by director of photography Michael Fimognari (“The Haunting of Hill House”), production designers Maher Ahmad (“Get Hard”) and Elizabeth Boller (“Hush”), and costume designer Terry Anderson (“Den of Thieves”). The music score is composed by The Newton Brothers (“The Haunting of Hill House”).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, An Intrepid Pictures/Vertigo Entertainment Production, A Mike Flanagan Film, “Doctor Sleep.” In Philippine cinemas November 2019, “Doctor Sleep” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company.

Use the hashtag #DoctorSleepMovie

It was a fun-filled day with Kapuso stars and their followers in the Artist Center Fans Day held last June 30 at the German Moreno Studio. It was hosted by “Bihag” star Nicole Donesa and Lucho Ayala (who will be a part of “Descendants of the Sun”).

The artists who performed a special number for their fans are: ‘The Clash’ season 1’s Mirriam Manalo, Muriel Lomadilla, Danielle Ozaraga from “The Clash” Season 1;  Psalms David, Jong Madaliday, and Kyryll (also from “The Clash Season 1”); “Dragon Lady” star EA Guzman, Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose; The Millennial Trio JBK (Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, Kim Ordonio); Jeric Gonzales; “StarStruck” online host Kyline Alcantara; Princess Aguilar, Seth Dela Cruz, Raphael Landicho, Euwenn Mikaell, Angelica Ulip, Leanne Bautista, Jacob Briz, and Rein Adriano; “Love You Two” star Kiray Celis; Angel Guardian and Kelvin Miranda; “Sahaya” star Migo Adecer; “The Clash” season 1 Champion Golden Cañedo (she sang her newly released song under GMA Records — ‘More Than Before’); and Asian heartthrob Ken Chan.

The artists who dropped by to greet their fans and participate in the announcement of raffle winners are: “Bihag” stars Max Collins and Raphael Landicho; “Dahil Sa Pag-ibig” stars Kelley Day and Benjamin Alves; Ruru Madrid; Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto; “Sahaya” star Bianca Umali; “Taste Buddies” host Gil Cuerva; “Love You Two” stars Clint Bondad, Yasser Marta, Shaira Diaz, Seth Dela Cruz, Kiray Celis; “Sahaya” stars Ashley Ortega, Faith Da Silva, and Migo Adecer; Bryce Eusebio, Yuan Francisco, Princess Aguilar, Seth Dela Cruz, Raphael Landicho, Euwenn Mikaell, Angelica Ulip, Leanne Bautista, Jacob Briz, and Rein Adriano.

GMA Artist Center would like to thank the official sponsors:

Ardeur, Azumi Boutique Hotel, Beautèderm, BeautyTrends, Biorè, Bulalugaw, Caronia, Chizmozza, Club Balai Isabel, Gery, GMA International, GMA Regional TV, Hello Panda, Jergens, Julies Bakeshop, Kettle Korn, Laresio Lakeside Resort & Spa, McDonald’s, Megrhythm Eye Mask, Mogu-Mogu, One Tagaytay Place, Palmolive, SONY, Thiocell, Trabilis Travel and Tours, and Vita Keratin.

If there’s one country that combines sumptuous food cravings with amazing scenic views, that is definitely Italy – a travel destination that is in everyone’s bucket list.

Imagine sailing at the Venice Canals or taking your tourist photo at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa while enjoying the richness of taste and culture of Italian cuisine known for the origins of pasta, lasagna and of course pizza.

As the country celebrated for inventing pizza, it is a must for visiting tourists to try an authentic Italian pizza and taste the history of one of the most famous and beloved food around the world.

However, not everyone can go to Italy. But what if Italy comes to your favorite pizza restaurant and serve you an Italian inspired flavor of a pizza? Starting to crave already?

Introducing Shakey’s Prosciutto Parmigiano Pizza. This new pizza has a generous serving of Prosciutto slices, a premium Italian ham usually only served in expensive dining restaurants. Topped with shaved parmesan and fresh Italian flat parsley on Shakey’s signature thin crust, you’ll easily be transported to Italy through the delicious and distinctive taste of this new favorite.

Ready to try this newest pizza craving? Travel to your nearest Shakey’s restaurants now and enjoy the new Proscioutto Parmigiano Pizza! Get it also for delivery and take-out or enjoy it in a bundle with your other Shakey’s favorites.

Maine Mendoza and Boy Abunda were spotted together; Lilipat na ba si Maine sa ABS-CBN?

Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza, nakita kasama ang King of Talk of himself, Boy Abunda. In light of their recent photo that’s going around, hindi mapakali ang fans ni Maine sa kung ano ang niluluto ni Maine kasama si Tito Boy. Will she be guesting on his late night talk show, Tonight With Boy Abunda? Are they co-hosting a new show? Will they be working on a podcast or an online series? Or- lilipat na ba si Maine from GMA-7 to ABS-CBN, with Tito Boy as her new manager?

Tumindi ang mga haka-haka na tatawid na nga si Maine sa ABS-CBN matapos lumabas ang balita na magsasama sa pelikula sina Maine at Carlo Aquino sa “Isa Pa With Feelings”, na produced ng ABS-CBN Films. Could Maine be going through with the network transfer? Is she really leaving behind being a Dabarkad in noontime show, Eat Bulaga, where she rose to fame?

As of now, hindi pa malaman kung bakit nakitang magkasama sina Maine at Tito Boy. But if there’s anything we’ve learned from showbiz, it’s to expect the unexpected.

The most intense battle in “PBB Otso” begins as the Big 4 of each batch once again step inside Kuya’s house and face each other off for a chance to become this season’s ultimate big winner.

First to return to the “PBB” house were Teen Batch 1’s Karina Bautista and Adult Batch 2’s Fumiya Sankai, who instantly did a task where Fumiya became a human roulette and Karina had to throw fruits at several targets with written names of foods.

Aside from the grand union of Big 4s, viewers should watch out for the announcement of the big winners of each batch and what advantage will this give to their current standing.

Meanwhile, completing the Batch 4 Big 4 were Kiara Takashi and Argel Saycon, who got the highest number of votes from the public. They now join Akie Poblete and Wealand Ferrer, who both won in the Big Jump challenges, in the coveted spots.

Who among the housemates will be hailed the ultimate big winner?

Watch “PBB Otso” every night on ABS-CBN. Viewers can also tune in every afternoon to “PBB Otso Gold” on Kapamilya Gold.

ABS-CBN’s new documentary “Radical Love,” which earned praises from netizens for its raw and sensitive depiction of actress Cherry Pie Picache’s story of tragedy and forgiveness, is now streaming on iWant.

The documentary, which trended on Twitter when it premiered on ABS-CBN Sunday’s Best last July 7, revisits the 2014 murder of Cherry Pie’s mother Zenaida Sison, who was found lifeless with multiple stab wounds inside her home.

After years of grieving and with the desire to truly heal, Cherry Pie was guided by her faith into making peace with her mom’s assailant this year, and their meeting was shown in “Radical Love.” This ABS-CBN DocuCentral documentary will also air on DZMM TeleRadyo on July 14 at 7 pm and on ANC on July 15 at 7 pm.

Viewers went to Twitter to discuss and laud Cherry Pie’s decision to forgive the person responsible for the death of the person she loved the most. They also commended the way the documentary team handled such a delicate topic.

“Just saw the documentary RADICAL LOVE in iWant. @Yescppicache finds the greatness of heart and the guidance of the Almighty to forgive the man who murdered her mother. This had me realizing the power of forgiveness. Watch it. #RadicalLove,” said film director, producer and producer Joey Javier Reyes.

Another Twitter user, Mond Sikawat, praised the team behind “Radical Love” for the way the documentary did justice to Cherry Pie’s experience.

“ABS-CBN’s #RadicalLove has a very good storytelling treatment. Those video supports na akala ko re-enactment which I initially thought na off ay later on revealed na BTS pala. Nice! Very raw din. Congrats, DocuCentral Team,” he said.

In a special screening of “Radical Love” held in ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theater last week, Cherry Pie said she was initially hesitant to share her story, but hopes her experience can help others going through a similar situation.

“I hope we are all reminded of compassion, unconditional love, and forgiveness truly is. I hope we are all reminded to value and respect life in all forms. I dedicate this to my family and to all families of victims of violent crime,” she said.

Viewers may still catch “Radical Love,” produced by ABS-CBN News’ award-winning documentary team DocuCentral, online via iWant.ph or the iWant App. It will also be aired on DZMM TeleRadyo on ABS-CBN TVplus this July 14 at 7 pm, on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel on cable on July 15 at 7 pm. For more on the latest documentaries follow @DocuCentral on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

If after the dust settled in Westeros you began to despair over what other shows of prime quality to follow, you just need to keep glued to HBO. The channel simply doesn’t let up when it comes to stellar television productions. These shows which features different stories of women are so habit-forming you’ll need to binge on them on HBO GO, the channel’s online streaming service.

1. Chernobyl

One of history’s most haunting nuclear disasters is dramatized in HBO’s latest series, “Chernobyl.” The show retraces the events that unfolded in April 1986 in what used to be the Soviet Ukraine. Jared Harris stars as Valery Legasov, the deputy director of Russia’s leading nuclear agency Kurchatov Institute, Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina, the deputy chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers, and Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk, a nuclear physicist from Minsk. All three risk their lives and reputation in their quest to expose the truth behind the catastrophe while the government embarks on history’s most massive and unprecedented nuclear cleanup.

2. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3

Already on it’s third season, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ the drama series created by Bruce Miller is still as riveting as ever and continues to lure in audiences and gather critical acclaim. Based on the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, the series thrusts viewers into the dystopian world of Gilead where fertile women—called ‘handmaidens”— are merely properties and expected to bear children as a form of service to the totalitarian government. Elisabeth Moss, who plays the handmaiden June Osborne, continues in her fight to bring down the system that has enslaved women and destroyed lives. In the third season, Gilead’s people begin to hope for a revolution.

3. Big Little Lies Season 2

HBO sprung a delightful surprise to fans of its hit comedy-drama “Big Little Lies” when it announced the show would be coming back for a second season. Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book, David E. Kelley’s television creation is a dark comedy about three women— Madeline Martha Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman), and Jane Chapman (Shailene Woodley)—embroiled in the investigation of the murder of Perry Wright, Celeste’s husband. Season two adds the award-winning actress Meryl Streep in the cast, to play Mary Louise Wright, Celeste’s grieving mother-in-law, who comes to the town of Monterey rightfully looking for answers.

4. Euphoria

Zendaya plays Rue, a 17-year-old recovering drug addict trying to find her place in the world in the new series “Euphoria,” an American adaptation of an Israeli show of the same name. Along with her are other teens besieged with their own struggles: Jules, a transgender girl looking for a place to belong; Nate, a jock whose sexual insecurities are masked by anger issues; Chris, a football star struggling to adjust to college life; Cassie, who is haunted by her own sexual history; and Kat, a body-conscious girl who is beginning to explore her sexuality.

5. Divorce

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker is back in the third season of her comedy series, “Divorce.” The returning series discusses the lives of a modern day couple dealing with splitting up. Here, she plays Frances who is now in the process of moving on after her divorce with her ex-husband, Robert (Thomas Haden Church). See how the two deal with the surprises in their post-divorce lives in this last six-episode season.

6. Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt

HBO remembers the life of Gloria Vanderbilt and her legacy in Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper. Produced by her son Anderson, the documentary gives viewers a peek into conversations between mother and son, and sorts through decades-worth of archival footage as well as home videos to give an intimate look at one of America’s most esteemed families.

7. Gentleman Jack

How does a lesbian live in the 19th century? The historical drama series, “Gentleman Jack” tackles this through the diaries of Anne Lister, a conservative lesbian played by Suranne Jones. On its second season, the series examines Lister’s relationships with her family and would-be wife.

But if like many fans you haven’t moved on since the “Game of Thrones” ended, go ahead and indulge. HBO GO has all of the seasons for you to relive.

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Netflix Philippines’ Secret Filipino Files series is back and this time, hawk-eyed investigator Tom Dela Cruz is headed to Hawkins, Indiana.

He’s convinced that the stars of Stranger Things — Gaten Matarazzo (“Dustin”), Sadie Sink (“Max”), Noah Schnapp (“Will”), and Caleb McLaughlin (“Lucas”) — are the best Filipino child stars since the iconic Vandolph and Serena Dalrymple.

From their Pinoy child star names to learning what kind of Filipino animal they are, see how your favorite Hawkins gang fare up to Tom Dela Cruz’s investigation below:

4:30 na, stream and download all episodes of Stranger Things 3 on Netflix now.

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It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.

“Idol Philippines” ruled the weekend programming as it recorded a national TV rating of 28.7% last Saturday (July 6) versus “Daddy’s Gurl” (18.6%), and 28.9% last Sunday (July 7) compared to “Studio 7” (17.1%).  “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” remains on top as it garnered  35.8% last Friday (July 5) versus “Kara Mia”s (19.3%).  “The General’s Daughter” kept viewers glued as it scored 30.3% last Friday (July 5), 15.4 points higher than “The Better Woman” (14.9%).

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings nationwide from July 5 to 7, 2019 according to Kantar Media:
05 July 2019 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)
Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
O Shopping (0.4%) / Kape’t Pandasal (0.4%) / “Nofilter (Replay) ‘Korona'” (0.9%) vs. Born To Be Wild (Replay) (0.8%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.6%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.8%)
Magandang Buhay (6.4%) vs. Pokemon The Series Xyz (5.3%) / Jackie Chan Adventures (6.5%) / “Ugly Duckling Presents ‘Boy’s Paradise'” (6.7%) / Aladdin You Would’ve Heard The Name (7.7%)
“Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Let’s Be Cops'” (9.3%) vs. Queen Of Mystery (7.7%)
Nang Ngumiti Ang Langit (16.1%) vs. “Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Seventh Son'” (11.5%)
It’s Showtime (18.7%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.5%) / Dragon Lady (16.3%) / Bihag (15.0%)
Kadenang Ginto (25.0%) vs. Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig (11.6%)
Precious Hearts Romances Presents Los Bastardos (17.4%) / Pinoy Big Brother Otso Gold (13.3%) / Minute To Win It Last Tandem Standing (17.0%) vs. Wowowin (12.8%)
TV Patrol (28.1%) vs. 24 Oras (22.6%) vs. Aksyon (1.5%) / 2019 Pba Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (3.2%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (35.8%) vs. Sahaya (19.3%)
The General’s Daughter (30.3%) vs. The Better Woman (14.9%)
Sino Ang May Sala? (15.6%) vs. Love You Two (10.8%) vs. Sports Center Philippines (0.9%) / The Big Story (0.5%)
Pinoy Big Brother Otso (7.9%) / Tonight With Boy Abunda (5.3%) vs. Bubble Gang (7.0%) vs. Agenda (0.3%) / Shop Tv (0.0%)
Bandila (3.0%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.7%)
Local Legends (2.1%) / O Shopping (0.8%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.2%)

06 July 2019 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)
Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
O Shopping (0.8%) vs. Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (1.1%)
Kape At Salita (1.1%)
Maniwala Ka Kaya Mo Mission Possible (2.0%) / My Puhunan (2.6%) vs. Pinoy Md Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.4%)
Swak Na Swak Ang Good Vibes Show Ng Bayan (2.7%) vs. Detective Conan (3.7%)
Angel Wings (3.0%) vs. My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (5.2%)
Dok Ricky, Pedia Ng Barangay (3.1%) vs. Cardcaptor Sakura (6.2%)
“KB Family Weekend (Saturday) ‘Gatchaman'” (5.3%) vs. Angry Birds Toons (6.6%) / Ben 10 Alien Force (7.0%) / One Piece Movie Episode Of Alabasta (7.2%)
“KB Family Weekend (Saturday) ‘White Chicks'” (13.4%) vs. “Kwento, Buhay, Tagumpay Maynila ‘My Wicked Tita'” (6.4%) / Sarap ‘Di Ba? Family. Food. Fun. (7.0%)
It’s Showtime (Saturday) (16.5%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (Saturday) (14.6%) / Dragon Lady (15.6%)
Ipaglaban Mo (16.8%) vs. Tadhana (13.1%) / Wish Ko Lang! (10.4%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (15.2%) vs. Imbestigador (11.8%) vs. 2019 Pba Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (2.2%)
Kuha Mo! (12.7%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (12.7%)
TV Patrol Weekend (15.6%) / Home Sweetie Home Extra Sweet (20.9%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (15.5%) vs. 2019 Pba Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (4.5%)
Search For The Idol Philippines (28.7%) vs. Daddy’s Gurl (18.6%) / Starstruck (16.5%)
“MMK Maalaala Mo Kaya ‘Third Eye'” (23.2%) vs. Magpakailanman (20.6%) vs. Sports Center Philippines (2.5%) / Psl All Filipino 2019 (1.1%)
“Pinoy Big Brother Otso ‘Batch 4 5th Eviction Night'” (11.8%) vs. Studio 7 (8.1%)
Failon Ngayon (3.6%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (1.9%) / O Shopping (0.7%) vs. “I-Witness The Gma Documentaries ‘Manaram'” (4.3%) vs. Psl All Filipino 2019 (0.3%) / Shop Tv (0.0%)

07 July 2019 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)
Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5
O Shopping (0.7%) vs. In Touch (0.6%)
The Healing Eucharist (4.5%) vs. Tobot (1.3%) / Thomas And Friends (2.6%) / Detective Conan (4.0%)
Swak Na Swak Ang Good Vibes Show Ng Bayan (4.1%) vs. Cardcaptor Sakura (4.8%)
Salamat Dok (4.6%) vs. Ben 10 Alien Force (6.6%)
Spongebob Squarepants (5.4%) vs. Aha (7.2%)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (6.8%) / My Hero Academia (7.0%) vs. Born To Be Wild (7.0%)
Matanglawin (7.9%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Street Genius (7.1%)
“G Diaries ‘S3 Quest For Love'” (7.0%) / “KB Family Weekend (Sunday) ‘Sky H.I.G.H'” (11.4%) vs. “Kapuso Movie Festival (Sunday) ‘Gnomeo & Juliet'” (11.5%)
ASAP Natin ‘To (13.3%) vs. Sunday Pinasaya (10.8%)
Banana Sundae (12.7%) vs. Dear Uge (11.4%)
“Ang Hari FPJ On ABS-CBN ‘Kahit Kongting Pagtingin'” (16.5%) vs. “Gma Blockbusters ‘The Mermaid'” (11.2%) TV Patrol Weekend (11.6%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (11.8%) vs. 2019 Pba Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (2.4%)
Goin’ Bulilit (13.7%) vs. Amazing Earth Featuring The Hunt (16.1%)
Hiwaga Ng Kambat (21.9%) vs. “Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko ‘Year 2′” (17.4%) vs. 2019 Pba Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (5.4%)
Search For The Idol Philippines (28.9%) vs. Starstruck (17.1%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (16.8%) / Pinoy Big Brother Otso (9.2%) vs. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (26.6%) vs. Sports Center Philippines (1.5%) / Sine Squad (0.6%)
Gandang Gabi Vice (7.2%) vs. The Boobay And Tekla Show (7.8%) / Fifa Women’s World Cup France 2019 Finals (Live) (0.3%)
“Sunday’s Best ‘Radical Love'” (2.6%) / O Shopping (0.5%) vs. “Sunday Night Box Office ‘Unfriended'” (3.1%) vs. Shop Tv (0.1%)

Walt Disney Studios has released the full trailer for the Angelina Jolie-starrer, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.”

Walt Disney press release:

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after “Maleficent,” in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora. The film continues to explore the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within. The film is directed by Joachim Rønning from a story by Linda Woolverton and a screenplay by Linda Woolverton and Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster, the film is produced by Joe Roth, Angelina Jolie and Duncan Henderson with Matt Smith, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Michael Vieira serving as executive producers.

Watch the trailer below: