Blogatorials: Why Alfie Lorenzo Hates Star Magic?

Talent manager/tabloid writer Alfie Lorenzo does it again! Writing bad publicity about Star Magic talents including Piolo Pascual, and now with Erich Gonzales. He said in his newspaper column that Erich doesn't fit to star in a Thalia telenovela remake and that the title Maria la del Barrio fits Erich because she looks like a barrio lass.



It will be remembered that Alfie had a feud against Star Magic big boss Johnny Manahan saying that he's banned from attending Star Magic events. He even called Johnny Manahan "Bossing Babalu" and accusing him as bisexual.



Why do you think Alfie hates Star Magic? His most famous talent, Judy Ann Santos, is working with ABS-CBN, thus also working with some Star Magic talents.

Gerald Anderson and Derek Ramsay Go Head-to-Head at 2011 Star Magic Games

The 2011 Star Magic Games was held last Sunday, July 31, where Kapamilya stars were divided into four teams to compete in basketball, volleyball, and badminton, among others. Opening ceremonies started as early as 8 a.m. and the events kicked off with a kiddie fun run right after. Teen stars (and teammates for the day) Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes were seen enjoying the patintero games while Xyriel Manabat and Zaijian Jaranilla competed in the tug-of-war with the rest of the Goin’ Bulilit kids. Melissa Ricks, Enchong Dee, Empress, and Kitkat were seen in high spirits enjoying the dodgeball games. Piolo Pascual and Matteo Guidicelli ended up battling each other in the badminton finals, with Piolo winning the game. Bettina Carlos showed off her varsity player moves during the volleyball matches.

The culminating activity of the Star Magic Games 2011 was the basketball exhibition game between the Star Magic team and the ASAP Rocks team. Star Magic’s team captain was Gerald Anderson and the other members included Jason Abalos, Ryan Bang, Ram Sagad, and twins Toffi and Kenny Santos.

The ASAP team, led by Derek Ramsay, held the lead for most of the game until the last few minutes of the third quarter when Gerald, Xian Lim, Rayver Cruz, and Young JV started making plays that gave them an almost five point advantage by the last quarter. Derek and Gerald showed standout performances as they defended against each other and led their team to an exciting finish with Team ASAP Rocks winning the game by just one point 80-79 during the last few seconds in the game.

Team ASAP’s power players included Jhong Hilario who played point guard and showed agility on the field despite suffering from cramps in both legs during the last quarter, Gab Valenciano whose excellent defense paved the way for their last point advantage, plus Vhong Navarro and dancer Eric Tai who provided excellent support for follow-up shots and aggressive defense.

Last year’s Male MVP Gerald Anderson once again showed his prowess on the court as he emerged top scorer for the game with 31 points. Although he was still feeling sick the day before, Derek Ramsay was the second highest scorer with 23 points.

Celebrities seen on the bleachers enjoying the game were best buddies (and rumored couples) Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, and Matteo Guidicelli who had finished their events earlier in the day. Ryan Bang provided comic relief all throughout the event with his crazy antics on and off the court. Angelica Panganiban, who was not participating in the games, but was cheering for Derek the entire game, arrived with her boyfriend wearing similar silver rubber shoes. John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao also arrived in matching black sporty outfits after attending the opening ceremonies earlier in the day. Also seen in the crowd was Cristine Reyes and Rayver’s mom cheering on the Star Magic team’s side.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Kapamilya Stars Join 2nd Star Magic Games

Several Kapamilya talents took part in the second Star Magic Games held recently at the Colegio de San Jose Gym in Makati City.

Some of the stars who participated were Angelica Panganiban, Vhong Navarro, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, Xyriel Manabat and Zaijian Jaranilla.

They were divided into 4 teams before they competed in basketball, badminton, volleyball and Filipino traditional games such as patintero.

A number of them said the event was a good opportunity to take a break from their busy schedules.

This year's Star Magic Games was hosted by rumored sweethearts Matteo Guidicelli and Maja Salvador

Star Magic Artists Ready for the 2nd Star Magic Games

Handang handa na ang mga artista ng Star Magic sa pangunguna nina Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, John Lloyd Cruz, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee at Gerald Anderson para sa nalalapit na ikalawang Star Magic Games sa July 31.

Sa pakikipagtulungan ng ABS-CBN Cable Channels and Print Media Group, isang pukpukang laban sa pagitan ng apat na teams na maglalaban sa baskbetball, volleyball, dodgeball, fun games at marami pang iba. Ang main event ng Star Magic Games ay basketball game kung saan maglalaban ang Star Magic Team at ASAP Rocks Team. Siguradong mahigpit at pukpukan ang labanan ng Star Magic Team nina Rayver Cruz, Xian Lim, Ejay Falcon, Jason Abalos at Gerald Anderson laban kina John Prats, Gab Valenciano,Vhong Navarro, Gary Valenciano at Martin Nievera ng Star Magic Rocks Team.

Sina Carlos Agassi, Drei Felix, JM de Guzman at Joem Bascon ang mga team captain ng basketball samantalang sina Bettinna Carlos, Dionne Monsanto, Cherry Lou at Angelica Panganiban sa volleyball.

Ang mga Star Magic kids na sina Zaijian Jaranilla at Xyriel Manabat ay dalawa lamang sa makukulit na bata na lalahok sa mga fun games. Sina Julia Montes at Kathryn Bernardo ang mga liders ng pre-teens division na maglalaro sa mga iba’t ibang games.

Mistulang isang holiday ito para sa mga artista ng Star Magic dahil lahat ay mag-eenjoy at makiki-bonding sa mga kapwa artista.

Let the games begin in the 2nd Star Magic Games!

Makisig Morales Happy for Siblings Joining Star Magic

Now that he is entering his junior year of high school, Makisig Morales is happy that two of his younger siblings have joined him in Star Magic. Eight-year-old brother Maliksi has already appeared various teleseryes like Mula sa Puso, Agua Bendita, Momay, and is currently seen in the action-drama series Guns and Roses. Five-year-old sister Marikit was seen on Kristine and in an episode of Maalala Mo Kaya.

“Siyempre masaya ako na nasa showbiz din yung mga kapatid ko kasi hindi lang ako yung nakikita ko sa industriya ng showbiz. Hindi ba first time lang nila tapos kunyari magkasama kami sa isang serye, eh ‘di may matatakbuhan silang kuya na parang yung mga experience ko puwede ko sabihin at i-share sa kanila parang ma-she-share ko rin yung mga nakuha kong talents, ganun,” he told Push.com.ph.

Although he is always watching over the two on set, Mak said that it is really their father who guides them on how to do well at work or in school. “Binibigyan ko sila ng advice pero madalas ang nag-a-advice talaga sa kanila si Daddy kasi si Daddy rin ang nagbibigay sa akin ng advice dati sa mga ginagawa ko. Pero matanong rin sila sa akin kaya pinagsasabihan ko rin sila kung ano yung tamang gagawin,” he added.

Mak also said that when he was the only actor in the family before, there was never any jealousy or sibling rivalry in their family. Now, he is even proud of his younger siblings and hopes that they will do well in showbiz. “Siyempre sobrang proud ako kasi dati si Maliksi parang sobrang kulit lang na bata na sumasama-sama lang sa amin tapos hindi naman rin niya ini-expect ‘di ba? Parang bigla na lang ganun, artista na rin siya,” he admitted.

When it comes to showbiz mentors, Mak said one of the persons he looks up to the most is The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition host Sharon Cuneta. “Siya yung nagturo sa akin na ang pinaka-importante talaga sa showbiz is huwag mo kakalimutan ang iyong fans. Ang nagturo sa akin niyan ay si Miss Sharon Cuneta. Pagka-iniisip ko na ganyan, na ‘pag hindi ko nakalimutan yung fans, na patuloy akong susuportahan. Kaya ayun ang sinasabi ko kay Maliksi, pagka may pagkakataon na mayroong gustong magpa-picture, pagbigyan niya at matuwa dapat siya na masaya sila para magpa-picture sila. Siyempre dapat masaya ka rin kasi nakapag-pasaya ka din ng ibang tao,” he explained.

Mak was also excited to welcome the newest addition to their family as his mom is currently pregnant. “Okay lang naman na ako na kuya. Sinabi ko nga kay mama eh, ‘pag boy yung anak niya, ako yung mag-aalaga. Eh boy nga so ako mag-aalaga!” he excitedly shared.

Currently gearing up for his latest project, Okatokat, Mak said his acting skills will be challenged with a role that is very different from the usual characters that he gets to portray. “Ang story dun, mga bata lang kami na parang pupunta kami sa mga iba’t ibang adventures. Medyo may kaibahan nga yung role ko dito kasi ang mga role ko dati mga siga, parang mga maton, medyo rough. Ngayon parang medyo nerdy-nerdy ako sa Okatokat so parang yung kilos ko laging straight body and may mga lines ako dun na mag-e-English ako. kaya kailangan memorize ko talaga yung script. Nasa amin na yung script kaya nakita ko narin. Okay naman sa akin,” he admitted.

Source: www.push.com.ph

Star Magic Artists Now Pag-Ibig Fund Members

Star Magic artists marked the group's 19th anniversary by joining the government's Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), more popularly known as the Pag-Ibig Fund.

On Sunday, more than 90 Star Magic artists formally and officially became members of the Pag-Ibig Fund.

HDMF chief executive officer Atty. Darlene Berberabe said the stars are mandated by law to be members of HDMF.

"(You know) because of the law passed in 2009 na nagsabi na mandatory ang coverage ng Pag-Ibig Fund membership including the self-employed, ang [ginawa nitong] ating mga artista [ay] isang napakagandang move para maka-boost (ng membership). Kasi maraming nag-i-idolo sa ating mga artista kaya very important, very momentous ito para sa Pag-Ibig Fund," Berberabe said.

Stars like actor Jake Cuenca said the tie-up between Star Magic and HDMF is a really good move for artists.

"It's mandatory na for all of us artists to pay Pag-Ibig which is very, very good. Kami naman we are just really proud to support Pag-Ibig Fund. It's a good cause," Cuenca said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Star Magic Music Video Launched

Star Magic launched the music video “Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko” composed by Yeng Constantino and directed by Paul Soriano in celebration of its 19th anniversary.

The music video features the Star Magic top talents Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, KC Concepcion, Diether Ocampo, Sam Milby, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Erich Gonzales, Enchong Dee, Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, Vina Morales, Andi Eigenmann, Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes and others.

Here are the four version of the music video as uploaded on youtube by the user onlinenowwatchmovies:

Top Stars Take Part in Star Magic's 19th Anniversary Celebration

Ipinagdiriwang ngayon ng Star Magic ang ika-19 na anibersaryo nito. Ang Star Magic ay ang talent arm ng ABS-CBN kung saan nanggaling ang karamihan sa mga pinakasikat na artista ngayon. Kasabay ng nasabing 19th anniversary ng Star Magic ay ang pag-launch ng kanilang website na www.starmagic.ph at ang kanilang music video na ini-launch sa ASAP Rocks last Sunday.

Samantala, isang party rin ang ginanap sa ELJ Building kahapon para sa nasabing okasyon na dinaluhan ng mga Star Magic talents. Bumati rin ang ilan sa mga sikat na artista ngayon na kung hindi dahil sa Star Magic ay hindi sila makikilala.

“After PBB, malaking tulong ang Star Magic sa career namin, sa personal life (namin),” ani Gerald Anderson.

Sinabi naman ni Kim Chiu na tumayong magulang nila ang founder ng Star Magic na si Mr. Johnny Manahan o kilala bilang Mr. M at ang vice president ng talent arm na si Mariole Alberto. “Hindi lang pagiging artista, nandyan sina Mr. M at Ms Mariole para sa ‘min, para i-guide kami sa kahit anong paraan. Sila ang mom and dad namin sa showbiz.”

“Thank you so much sa pag-alalay sa ‘min, sa pagtulong sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap namin, thank you so much,” sabi naman ni Pokwang.

Dagdag naman ni John Lloyd Cruz, “Bukod kay Mr. M at Tita Mariole, sa lahat ng handlers na nag-aalaga sa amin, sa lahat ng mga road managers, namin salamat ho sa inyo.”

Dahil kontrobersyal na aktres, kaya nagpasalamat ng lubos si Angelica Panganiban sa pagpoprotekta sa kanya ng Star Magic. “Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng taon na ibinigay n’yo sa akin. Sa lahat ng pagproprotekta, sa lahat ng umaapaw na pagmamahal na ipinaramdam n’yo sa ‘min. Sila ang tumayong magulang namin dito.”

Sabi naman ng isa sa mga senior talents ng Star Magic na si Piolo Pascual, “Sobrang malaking pasasalamat sa tatay namin sa Star Magic, si Mr. Johnny Manahan at nanay namin Tita Mariole, sila ang nagpapatatag ng puso namin, sila ‘yung nagbibigay sa amin ng lakas ng loob to be the best that we can be and also our handlers. Lahat ng mga handlers na from the beginning sila ang naghirap sa schedules namin sa pakikipag-negotiate sa mga kontrata namin, sa lahat ng nangyayari sa buhay namin. Bago pa kami lumabas sila muna. Sila ang wind beneath our wings.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Daboy's Sons, Now Certified Kapamilya

The Fernandez brothers--Rap and Renz--both signed contracts under ABS-CBN's Star Magic on Tuesday.

In an interview during the contract signing, the sons of the late actor Rudy Fernandez expressed their happiness in being part of ABS-CBN's elite group of stars.

"Masaya po. Masaya. Feeling ko at home ako sa ABS-CBN. At sa ABS-CBN ang the best so doon tayo sa the best," Renz said.

The brothers also extended their appreciation to all the people who supported them and gave them the chance to be Kapamilya stars.

"Thank you, ABS-CBN, for everyting, for the opportunity," Renz said.

"Thank you to everyone responsible, to all the people here. Umaapaw ang pasasalamat sa loob ng puso ko. Ang buong buhay ko ay isang malaking paghahanda para sa sandaling ito. Pangarap ko talagang maging parte ng industriyang ito," Rap added.

The brothers were accompanied by their manager-mother, Lorna Tolentino, who also revealed her utmost trust in the Kapamilya network.

"Napakahusay ng ABS-CBN lalo na sa pag-aalaga ng artista nila. Kampante ako na dito sila magtatrabaho," Tolentino said.

Born Renz Marion Tolentino Fernandez, Renz already appeared in ABS-CBN's "Your Song Presents: Kim," while his elder brother Rap was part of "Buhawi Jack."

Star Magic's Triple Treat

Triple treat ang handog ng Star Magic sa pagdiriwang ng ika-19 na anibersaryo ng ABS-CBN talent management arm.

Opisyal na ilo-launch ang kauna-unahang website ng Star Magic kung saan puwedeng maging updated at magpadala ng mensahe sa inyong paboritong stars, mag-audisyon online at kung anu-ano pa - mag-log on lang sa www. starmagic.ph.

Mapapanood sa unang pagkakataon ang anniversary music video na pina­ngu­nahan ng naglalakihang pangalan sa Star Magic na sina Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby, Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson. Aliw na aliw sa mala-audition na tema ng music video ang halos tatlong daang artista ng Star Magic.

Ang Ikaw Ang Magic ng Buhay Ko music video ay dinirek ni Paul Soriano. “I wanted them to act naturally and have fun during our three days shoot. I’m sure they’ll enjoy our music video,” sabi ni Direk Paul.

Ang talented na si Yeng Constantino ang sumulat at kumanta ng music video. “I feel like a family sa Star Magic kaya naman hindi ako nagdalawang- isip na gawin ang kanta. Siyempre inspirasyon ko ang samahan at saya namin sa Star Magic,” dagdag ni Yeng.

Inareglo ni Marvin Querido ang official theme song ng music video.

Bukod sa isang star-studded dance at song number, rarampa ang naglala­kihang bituin ng Star Magic suot ang mga styled shirts at jeans na gawa ng mga kilalang designers.

Mabibili ang Ikaw Ang Magic commemorative shirts sa ABS-CBN Studio store.

Abangan ang bonggang 19th year celebration ng Star Magic sa June 26 sa ASAP Rocks.

Star Magic Celebrates 19th Anniversary!

ABS-CBN's elite group of stars, Star Magic, is now celebrating its 19th anniversary.

A music video, fashion show and the launching of a new website are just a few of the special activities set for the anniversary celebration of the country’s premiere stable of talents.

The grand event was prepared two months ago with Yeng Constantino given the task of writing a song for the anniversary, which she easily accomplished in two days.

The song was titled “Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko.” The concept for the fun music video soon followed and then shot under the direction of Paul Soriano.

The 10-minute video, featuring over 300 of Star Magic’s brightest stars, is a way for the artists to say thank you to their supporters who also give magic to their lives.

On June 26, a mini-fashion show will also be staged alongside a Full Circle production number on "ASAP Rocks" where Star Magic’s prime artists including Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson will be wearing ‘dress-up-your-own-shirts’.

The stars will be styled by known designers in the country, and the shirts will be available at ABS-CBN’s Studio Store as a unique commemorative item for the 19th anniversary.

Star Magic will also launch its official website [www.starmagic.ph] where avid fans can view artists’ pages, behind-the-scenes photos of events, updates on their favorite stars and even audition online.

The site will also feature the different versions of the Star Magic MV (music video), which supporters can watch over and over again.

Yeng Constantino Sings Star Magic's Anniversary Song

This year, ABS-CBN’s Star Magic celebrates its anniversary with a grand music video that features Kapamilya talents in the song “Ikaw Ang Magic ng Buhay Ko,” which was sung and composed by Yeng Constantino. The talented singer, who won Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006, was personally asked by Star Magic head Johnny Manahan (who is also fondly referred to as Mr. M), to compose the jingle for Star Magic.

The 22-year-old singer admitted she immediately went to work on the song which she found as a challenge even before she was asked to revise her first proposed arrangement. “This is my first time to compose for a station ID. Sobrang natutuwa ako na binigyan ako ni Mr. M ng break na ganito. Tapos natakot ako kasi first ko tapos feeling ko rejected. Pero sabi niya lagyan ko lang daw ng word na ‘magic’ sa lyrics. Actually dalawang version yung ginawa namin, the first one iba yung chorus pero gusto ni Mr. M na mas mabilis so binilisan ko ng tempo,” she shared.

Yeng also explained how she wrote the song which is a kind of thanksgiving to all the fans of Star Magic through the years. “Kami, as an artista, ipinaliwanag sa akin na yung fuel namin para mag-go on kami sa career path namin or para mag-excel kami sa pagkanta at pag-acting namin is yung mga supporters namin so parang yun yung gusto ni Mr. M iparating sa mga tagahanga, sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa artists ng Star Magic. Sila yung dahilan kung bakit nagsa-strive kami ng mabuti. Ang unang ginawa ko, habang sinusulat ko ito is linagay ko yung sarili ko sa pattern na gusto ni Mr. M. Siyempre naisip ko yung Yengsters. Iba yung feeling ‘pag na-reminisce mo yung journey ko, paano ako nagsimula hanggang yung marami ka ng pinagdaanan na na-achieve tapos nakapag-stay ka sa industry. ‘Pag may nag-nu-number one ka na kanta sa radio or sa MYX, ganun,” she explained.

Yeng admitted that even though she has been in showbiz for over five years now since becoming the first Pinoy Grand Dreamer in PDA, it doesn’t mean songwriting and performing has become an easier process for her. “Pareho lang ang paraan sa paggawa ng mga kanta, ang pinaka-key pa rin ‘pag nagsusulat ka ng kanta, kailangan either ilalagay mo yung self mo sa situation or maghanap ka ng bagay na related dun para maka-relate ka. Yun yung pinakamaganda sa lahat, ‘pag totoo sa experience mo, nan nangyayari sa ‘yo present or nangyari sa ‘yo in the past. Maganda rin for a songwriter na madaming pinapakinggan na kanta. Kasi hindi mo napapansin na ‘pag gumagawa ka ng kanta, naghahalo-halo na pala yung influences mo tapos lumalabas na ang galing. Astig!” she admitted.

As the Star Magic anniversary music video “Ikaw Nag Star ng Buhay Ko” is set to be launched on June 26 on ASAP, Yeng admitted she feels very proud of her latest song and of being part of the Star Magic family ever since she started in the industry. “I feel honored. Kasi for me na mahanay sa pamilya kung saan galing si Piolo Pascual parang wow, tapos mina-manage pa ako nila Mr. M. Kasi pag makikita mo siya, alam mong ire-respeto mo siya. Tapos nakakasabay ko sa mga shoot si John Lloyd Cruz at si Shaina Magdayao, iba yung feeling eh,” she admitted.

Source: www.push.com.ph