I am looking forward to...

People who know me know that I am a great showbiz addict. If there will be exams on Mondays about the previous Sunday’s topics on the Buzz and Showbiz Central, I’ll surely pass it with flying colors. And being a showbiz buff that I am, I always make it a point to be aware of the upcoming movies, shows and stars. Having said that, I am listing down in this entry my most anticipated movies, TV shows and TV stars in the coming months. This is irregardless though of the TV network where these shows and stars will be shown and seen.

Habang May Buhay – Juday’s New Teleserye

I’ll confess now, I am a Juday fanatic. Although it’s been only lately that I liked her. She didn’t get my fancy as a kid in Ula, Ang Batang Gubat. I also got bored of her Mara story. I think she got me in Ysabella; perhaps because the show was really good, and her support cast were really great ~ Coney Reyes, Derek Ramsay, Ryan Agoncillo, etc. Now that she has a new nurse-serye (three years in the making, with 5-6 directors helming), I look forward in watching Nurse Jane’s struggles and victories.

Princess Snell aka Marjorie Corwith of Starstruck

This afternoon while watching Showbiz Central, I learned that Princess Snell of Starstruck once posed in FHM via the name of Marjorie Corwith. Blatantly, the avenger admitted that she did the pictorial two years ago and was very proud of it. Whoa! When she was still in the search I rooted for this girl, despite her attitude problem which is always mentioned by her co-survivors. I know she has great potentials; and knowing that she once had the courage to do something that not all teeners her age would try, must I say now, Move Over, Katrina Halili!

Diva Montelaba of Starstruck

This Starstruck girl from Cebu is my bet for the Female Survivor title. When she started it was very obvious that she was very insecure ~ because of her tanned skin tone, probinsiyana bearings, etc. ~ but as the challenges went on, Diva personified the name. Her confidence boosted, her brilliance showed and her enthusiasm to win strengthened. If she won’t win she better not worry; she surely have landed a spot in showbizlandia this early!

Rocco Nacino of Starstruck

First question: Is he from my hometown? I am seeing tarps campaigning for him and take note, these were posted side by side the tarps of the politicians running for local seats here in Calamba. I heard he is from Cagayan, Manila and Laguna; but I didn’t know that he is a Calambeño. If he is, all the more that I am voting for him. But more than the connection, I think this licensed nurse deserves the stardom ~ he wouldn’t be treated as the greatest competitor of his co-survivors for nothing!

Paul Jake Castillo of PBB

My previous entry was actually about PBB. You better read that one to know why this lad from Cebu is my bet.

Of All the Things - Regine-Aga Movie

Do I need to explain? Come on! All Regine fans like me are looking forward for a reunion movie with Aga. Their last movie together was like 6-7 years ago and they had separate and successful love partnerships already, but the chemistry is still there and is as exciting as their first tandem! For suckers of romance and love stories like me, prepare to fall in love again!

Miss You Like Crazy – Lloydie-Bea Movie

I first saw the trailer when I watched the Kimerald movie. Am I a fan I am not sure. But what’s certain is that, I always feel the cheesy feeling while watching their movies. These two (and their directors) really know how to win the hearts of their viewers. Star Cinema has another blockbuster in the can. Ohh by the way, I love their metaphor on Petronas Towers! So cheesssyy!

DIVA – Primetime Show of Regine Velasquez

Regine Velasquez = DIVA. DIVA = a show to watch for! Hello!!! I need not explain again!

Panday Kids

This show will take a ride in the box-office success of Panday of Bong Revilla on 2009’s Filmfest (disclaimer: I didn’t watch the movie!). Well, that’s a good move for GMA. And casting a new set of stars and presenting a new story are even greater efforts. It’s good to watch Jolina again ~ I am not her fan but seeing her doing a different role is a welcome change. And Marvin Agustin as Lizardo sounds spicy! I am hoping though that the show gets good ratings when it’s shown.

Encantadia New Saga

I’ll claim that Encantadia was one of the biggest shows GMA 7 had in the recent years (pwede ding the Philippine TV had in the recent years). The story of four fairy sisters hooked us all night by night with its twists, not to mention the commendable performances of all its cast. The show gave the most solid foundation to Dingdong Dantes’ status right now as a leading man. Iza Calzado became a household name because of her role as Amihan. Sunshine Dizon’s claim as the best actress of her league was proven by her outstanding performance as Pirena. Karylle as Alena was simply stunning, and thanks to this show her then real-life relationship with Dingdong was extended to TV (and we all know that they are no longer together now). Diana Zubiri was the perfect choice as Danaya ~ sexiness exuded, strength of a woman incarnated. I wonder who’s gonna take their roles in the next Encantadia Saga, but here are my recommendations: Pauleen Luna or Alessandra De Rossi (who went back to being Kapuso again) as Pirena, Carla Abellana as Amihan, Geoff Eigenmann as Ibarro, Frencheska Farr as Alena and Nadine Samonte as Danaya.

Now, what about you? What are you looking forward to?

Doubling Up in PBB

Again I’ll say that I’m a sucker for reality-based shows. I had entries before airing my thoughts on the winning of a certain candidate and of course, the losing of another. Perhaps because I myself want to join this kind of show, but that of course is another story.

The current season of Pinoy Big Brother will surely not pass without my critique-ing. After my sometimes boring and sometimes busy work day, the best way to cap the night is for me to watch this show ~ laughing in the sometimes corny antics of the housemates, relishing some of their life dramas and yes, dissecting all its twists to the bones (it’s either I keep my thoughts to myself or bombard my dear friend Yeth with my comments thru texts).

Rica Paras was my choice for the Big Winner title, but we all know it is no longer his/her game (here I go again with this pronoun confusion!). I admire his/her wit and strength in handling all the tasks. But now that he/she has been booted out, I will be putting my bets to Paul Jake Castillo, the rich kid from Cebu. His maturity, leadership and fair judgment in everything are simply impressive.

In my mind though, I’m afraid there will be a repeat of the Ejay Falcon versus Robi Domingo mêlée, knowing that there is a loveteam inside the house that gained a huge legion of followers already. It is known to us that the past two weeks when the MELASON alternately got nominated for eviction, both of them got the big chunk of the combined save and evict text votes. Fit Paul Jake with them, the former might lose; unless otherwise, the Castillos from Cebu would be willing to lose millions of their riches buying cell cards to vote for the kid ~ a step I don’t think they’ll do. First, Paul Jake does not need to win this because of the pot money; obviously that’s just a penny compared to his family’s riches. And second, it’s foolish to gamble in a game whose winner will be mostly decided by the people and producers behind the show.

Speaking of this loveteam, I honestly think the MELASON should be nominated this week for eviction. Their willingness to sacrifice the task to avoid hurting physically the ex-housemates is simply unreasonable. Bottom line is, you were a given a task. The other party was also given the task to make sure you won’t be able to fulfill yours. So that calls for a dog-eats-dog attitude, right? No compromise! Your friendship should be set aside. Come on! These are just tasks. Unless of course your definition of friendship is too shallow, forego the quarter of your pot money and then accept the mockery because of your impracticality (and foolishness, must I say!)

Here’s my game plan (and let’s insert the Survivor “alliance approach” hehehe), when one housemate leaves the house tonight, the following will be left: Mariel, Paul Jake, MELASON, plus the three safe ones from the current set of nominees. When the remaining seven housemates cast their votes tomorrow for the new set of nominees for eviction, the five housemates should concentrate on nominating the loveteam. That would give the loveteam at least five nominations and at most, ten nominations. On the other hand, the most number of nominations that the MELASON could toss to the other group is four if both of them would go for two people only (you do the Math!). If they would instead spread their votes to the five housemates, that would be better; surely, only the two of them will become nominees for next week’s eviction.

Why I am suggesting this? Let’s accept the fact that one or two slots in the Big Four are sure for the MELASON already, and a window to boot one of them out increases the chances of winning for the five other housemates since there will be three slots available for them to fight for ~ easy access to the Php 500,000 winnings of the Second Big Placer, right? (Assuming that one of the MELASON will be proclaimed Big Winner).

By the way, I’d like to make it clear that I am not totally against the MELASON. It’s just that this week I saw their lame sides. Should they win, I’ll be silent and sure to respect the opinion of the majority.

And of course, I wouldn’t finish this entry without naming my winners. If one of the MELASON would be out next week (which I think should really happen), this would be my winners' list: PAUL JAKE, one from the MELASON, KATH and then MARIEL. If the MELASON, by the votes of their fans would be kept intact, then this would be my order: PAUL JAKE, MELASON and KATH. I'll repeat, Paul Jake is my Big Winner but if ABS-CBN execs don't want him to win, then so be it! Wala naman akong magagawa, hindi naman ako ang kikita eh!

Hmmm, before GMA gets jealous, I will be writing another blog on the Starstruck search. But please, don’t boot Rocco Nacino and Diva Montelaba out yet or else, I’ll shred the blog’s draft.

Have a good day!