Us Girls August Awards 2011

Now on its third year, join Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer and Angel Aquino as “Us Girls” hails the country’s most gorgeous and stylish icons tonight, August 18 at Amber, the Fort in Taguig City.



Anne Curtis will accept the prestigious Icon of the Year award, which was brought home last year by Angel Locsin.



Vying for the Face of the Year award are television princesses Maja Salvador, Julia Montes, Jennylyn Mercado, and Marian Rivera, while stylist Liz Uy, models Isabelle Daza and Georgina Wilson, and TV stars Kim Chiu and Bianca Gonzales will compete for the Most Fashionable Female title.



Broadcaster Gretchen Fullido, host Bianca Manalo and model-actresses Cristine Reyes, Regine Angeles and Solenn Heusaff are up for the Sexiest Female title.



Meanwhile, actors Sam Milby, John Lloyd Cruz, Gerald Anderson, Dingdong Dantes and entrepreneur Hayden Kho will compete for the Most Fashionable Male award, while the Sexiest Male nominees are Daniel Matsunaga, Derek Ramsay, Xian Lim, Phil Younghusband, and Matteo Guidicelli.



Not to be outshined are the people who glam up our favorite celebrities, including Steven Doloso, RB Chanco, Ricci Chan and Albert Kuriniawan – contenders for the Make Up Artist of the Year. Fashion royalties Bang Pineda, Patty Yap, Kim and Boop Yap and Geolette Esguerra are the nominees for the Stylist of the Year.



The “Us Girls”’ staff and Studio 23 management’s choice will determine the winners, as well as the viewers’ votes.



The glamorous event will be televised in a two-part airing on August 25 and September 1 at 9:30 PM on Studio 23.



Here are the nominees for “Us Girls August Awards 2011”:



Make Up Artist of the Year



Steven Doloso

RB Chanco

Ricci Chan

Albert Kuriniawan



Stylist of the Year



Bang Pineda

Patty Yap

Kim and Boop Yap

Geolette Esguerra



Most Fashionable Female



Liz Uy

Georgina Wilson

Bianca Gonzales

Kim Chiu

Isabelle daza



Most Fashionable Male



Sam Milby

John Lloyd Cruz

Hayden Kho

Gerald Anderson

Dingdong Dantes



Sexiest Male



Daniel Matsunaga

Derek Ramsay

Xian Lim

Phil Younghusband

Matteo Guidicelli



Sexiest Female



Gretchen Fullido

Cristine Reyes

Bianca Manalo

Regine Angeles

Solenn Heusaff



Face of the Year



Maja Salvador

Julia Montes

Jennylyn Mercado

Marian Rivera



Icon of the Year



Anne Curtis

Jon Avila's Superhero Figure on Us Girls

Tall, mysterious, and handsome, model and actor Jon Avila definitely has the look of a superhero. But what’s more impressive about “Kapitan Boom” himself is how he achieved his sexy body after being on the heavy side before.

Learn Jon’s fitness routine and more as “Us Girls” hangs-out with him in the gym this Thursday (August 4) on Studio 23.

In this super episode, TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino will also feature a collection of superhero statues and figures worth USD10 million. They will also introduce us to Ashley Gosiengfiao, who reigns in the world of cosplay with sister Alodia.

Finally, meet reigning Miss Earth Nicole Faria, and learn about the super things we can do to help save and protect Mother Nature.

All these and more this Thursday (August 4), 9:30pm on “Us Girls” on Studio 23.

Football Fever Heats Up on Studio 23

Mistulang fiesta bukas (Hulyo 28) para sa mga Pilipinong football fans dahil ihahatid ng ABS-CBN Sports ang dalawang malalaking laban tampok ang mga sikat na football superstars na sina David Beckham at Thierry Henry at ang sarili nating Philippine Azkals football team sa Studio 23.

Bago pa man sumipa sina Phil Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, at Neil Etheridge para sa Azkals laban sa Kuwait, haharapin muna ng mga Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Stars na sina Beckham at Henry ang premyadong koponan na Manchester United ng English Premier League para sa MLS All-Star game ngayong taon.

Ikalawang sunod na pagsabak na ito ng Manchester United Red Devils, sa pangunguna nina Wayne Rooney, sa MLS All-Star Game. Noong 2010, tinalo nila ang All-Stars sa score na 5-2.

Alamin kung makakabawi ang MLS All-Stars sa kanila via satellite mula sa Red Bull Arena sa New Jersey, USA sa Studio 23 ng 8:30am.

Samantala, susubukan ding gumanti ng Philippine Azkals sa Kuwait sa ikalawang leg ng kanilang World Cup Qualifying match bukas din (Hulyo 28) sa Rizal Memorial Stadium naman.

Kailangang bumawi ang Team Azkals sa 0-3 na pagkatalo nila sa unang paghaharap nila sa Kuwait. Malakas naman ang kumpiyansa ng koponan at ng kanilang mga taga-suporta dahil magbabalik na ang mga nasuspindeng player na sina Stephan Schrock at team captain Aly Borromeo.

Abangan ang makasaysayang pag-atake ng Azkals sa Studio 23 ng 5:30pm. Panoorin muli ang kanilang laban sa replays sa Biyernes (Hulyo 29) ng 3pm sa Balls Channel at sa Sabado (Hulyo 30) ng 7am sa ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Tuloy ang football fever sa bansa bukas. Huwag palampasin ang MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United sa ganap na 8:30am at Azkals vs. Kuwait naman sa 5:30pm sa Studio 23.

Catch Your Dreamdate on Studio 23

After DREAMDATE’s successful pilot episode last Friday, it looks like chuzi.com made a perfect match in the person of Miriam College’s Odessa Fausto and singing professional model Mark Alejandro Janssen.

On its launch after party, the two were spotted very sweet and already looking comfy with each other. The other contestants and guests all agree that they look good together and have an aura of good chemistry about them.

This Friday on DREAMDATE, the episode combines an interesting mixed batch of 6 single love-hopefuls – The Dream Girls: Tiffany (a halfie), Clarisse (radio jock), Ria (commercial talent), The Dream Boys : Brian (magna cum laude) , Yuki (singer/actor), Clyde (actor). Who would you like to end up together?

According to David Abrenilla, the show’s producer and creator, “Make this your Friday night habit. While being entertained, you will get to know more about yourself and others and how to attract the opposite sex.”

Providing the show with its unique match-making system is the nation’s very own and first on-line and mobile dating-lifestyle network, chuzi.com. This matchmaker guarantees a selection process that is exciting yet safe, non-offensive and free from rejection. chuzi.com makes the contestants dating experience a memorable one by linking them up to the one they’re attracted to and are attracted to them. The DREAMDATE show is actually an extension of chuzi.com. Consumers shall use the internet or their mobile phone to enroll in the game, in hopes of finding their match. The consumers are analyzed based on their success with the game and will be invited to a casting call, to have a chance to be on DREAMDATE show.

Spreading their love vibe to DREAMDATE are two of the most charming and dynamic TV personalities in town, Myx VJ, Bianca Roque and Magandang Umaga host, Andrei Felix.

DREAMDATE is a match made in heaven for the digital age, catch it this Friday , 11:30 pm on Studio 23. Be part of Philippines’ very own dating & lifestyle network. Just log on to chuzi.com today!

Hardcourt Hotties on Us Girls

School spirit has never been livelier with the return of the country’s two top collegiate leagues—the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

This Thursday (July 21), UAAP and NCAA fans are in for treat as “Us Girls” features this year’s highly-touted players led by the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ star rookie Kiefer Ravena.

Find out what makes Kiefer and Anthony and David Semerad of the San Beda Red Lions click on and off court from TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino.

Aside from that, last year’s female swimming champs will also give out tips on swimming that will enhance our pool experience. Notable UAAP and NCAA coaches will also give us clues on their secret weapons that they will use this season.

Ride the thrill and excitement of the new seasons of UAAP and NCAA this Thursday (July 21) on “Us Girls” on Studio 23.

Vhong Navarro on Us Girls

Vhong Navarro isn’t as hunky as the Piolo Pascuals and Sam Milbys of the world but he definitely isn’t called “Mr. Suave” for nothing.

Find out why the wacky actor and TV host is tops for girls when it comes to “pogi points” this Thursday (July 14) in “Us Girls.”

Boys and girls alike should watch this episode as TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino try to decode the guys, including “Showtime” host and “Kanto Boy” Vhong.

What do men want to say and what do girls want it men are just two questions that will be answered this week. Let Vhong tell us what guys really mean when they send you gifts and flowers, text you all day, or wait for you in your office or school.

Iya, Chesca, and Angel, meanwhile, will share to the boys what girls look for in men, both inside and out. Learn the different charms and looks that will suit you and get you “pogi points” from the girls.

More secrets will be revealed so stay tuned to the country’s fashion and lifestyle magazine show authority, “Us Girls,” on a special time this Thursday (July 14) at 7pm on Studio23.

UAAP Season 74 Kicks Off!

The 74th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) kicks off with an Olympic-style opening ceremony today at 4 p.m. at the Marikina Sports Park.

Over 12,000 athletes, program participants, students, alumni, and fans are expected to attend the event.

All athletes in 15 sports will march around the Marikina Sports Park’s track oval to highlight the affair.

UAAP President Ricky Palou and secretary-treasurer Emmanuel Fernandez will head the guest list that includes Ateneo President Fr. Jett Villarin, the entire UAAP board, the 8 member-schools’ top officials, alumni and students.

Former Ateneo standout and PBA superstar Olsen Racela will light the cauldron to signify the opening of the season that will carry the theme “All Heart. All Out.”

Another highlight of the affair is the solemn entry of colors where the cadets of host school Ateneo will bring in a 60-x-30-feet flag.

University of Santo Tomas (UST), the perennial general champion, has the most number of athletes who will join the parade with 627, followed by University of the East (UE) with 512.

University of the Philippines (UP) will bring in 425 athletes, De La Salle University with 417, Adamson University with 300, Far Eastern University with 300, and National University (NU) with 260.

According to Palou, the idea for a 2-hour Olympic-style ceremony was brought up 3 years ago.

“But the serious work started in January this year and the actual rehearsals began in April,” said opening ceremony project head Benjo Afuang.

Afuang said they will use around 4,000 color-coded umbrellas in the event of rain.

Fernandez said only a storm will be able to stop the ceremony.

The ceremony will end with a free concert featuring Sponge Cola, The Itchyworms, Kjwan, and a fireworks display.

In men's basketball, three-peat champions the Ateneo Blue Eagles remain the favorite to win the tournament.

Fans are also eagerly awaiting the debut of several rookies. These include Keifer Ravena and 7-footer Greg Slaughter of Ateneo, and Bobby Ray Parks Jr., son of former Philippine Basketball Association import Bobby Parks, who is suiting up for the NU Bulldogs.

Norman Black, coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles, said they are ready for the season.

"One of the key things this year is going to be the fact that we have to remain hungry. When I say that, it really starts in practice. We have to work hard, and practice every day, [and] understand that all the teams would be trying to shoot us down," he said.

Eric Altamirano, coach of the NU Bulldogs, on the other hand, said, "I expect our team to be fighting it out. We're gonna give it our best shot. We're confident. We're optimistic that we'll be able to compete with the top teams."

The men's basketball games start on July 10.

Twitter Queen Anne Curtis on Us Girls

With over 1.3 million followers, actress and TV host Anne Curtis is definitely the undisputed queen of Twitter here in the Philippines.

People just can’t get enough of the fashionable “Showtime” host, who actively uses the popular micro-blogging site to interact with both friends and fans.

Get to know more about the most followed Filipina on Twitter this Thursday (July 7) in “Us Girls.”

In this week’s episode, find out the hottest on fashion, food, and fitness as TV’s Fab Three Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino follow the tweets of your favorite celebrities.

Followers of style divas “SNN” host Bianca Gonzalez and “The Wrap” anchor Gretchen Fullido are in for a treat as they divulge the secrets behind the outfits they talk about on Twitter.

Iya, Chesca, and Angel will also take you to the hangouts and restaurants that celebrities love to tweet about. They will also show us the healthy living tips and workout regimes of Twitter’s fitness buffs.

This is one episode that should be a trending topic on Twitter. Don’t miss all these and more on “Us Girls,” this Thursday, 9:30pm on Studio23.

DreamDate Premieres on Studio 23

Hello Media and Studio 23 join forces to propel romance on Philippine TV to another level with the launch of the 1st original pinoy dating game show, “DreamDate” premiering on July 15, Friday at 11:30 pm.

“DreamDate” is the first ever tri-media, dating game-lifestyle show in the Philippines created by Filipinos! This is not a franchise from foreign shows…” says David Abrenilla, the executive producer and creator of the show.

All TV viewers at home and Filipinos all over the world are invited to experience the dawning of this new era of dating entertainment!

This grand multi-media launch aims to ultimately connect all three main media outlets- online, mobile and television to meet the growing demands of today’s generation of digital consumers who are seeking entertainment, interaction and user generated content.

Providing the show with its unique match-making system is the nation’s very own and first on-line and mobile dating-lifestyle network, Chuzi. This matchmaker guarantees a selection process that is exciting yet safe, non-offensive and free from rejection. Chuzi makes the contestants dating experience a memorable one by linking them up to the one they’re attracted to and are attracted to them. The DreamDate show is actually an extension of Chuzi. Consumers shall use the internet or their mobile phone to enroll in the game, in hopes of finding their match. The consumers are analyzed based on their success with the game and will be invited to a casting call, to have a chance to be on DreamDate show.

In their search for the ultimate DreamDate, 6 contestants, 3 girls and 3 boys, will take on questionings and other challenges, in a progressive fashion, for their compatibility. At the end, the contestants will be given the chance to vote for their DreamDate based on their looks, personality and special talent.

Spreading their love vibe to DreamDate are two of the most charming and dynamic TV personalities in town, Myx VJ, Bianca Roque and Magandang Umaga host, Andrei Felix.

“I’m extremely thrilled and grateful to be part of such a fun and dynamic show!,” Bianca says.

“The driven, talented and creative team behind it like Director Frank and Producer David makes it even better. It’s not your usual dating game show. For our contestants, we not only have beauty queens but also tough girls and girls-next-door. At the same time, we have the on-line component which is the lifestyle angle of the show. In that website, you could get tips and advises on how to dress-up, make-up, where to go on dates, what to do. I’m sure everyone will get something out of this show…” added Bianca.
“This is actually one of my ‘dream jobs!’ says co-host and former Myx VJ Andrei.

“I’ve been on radio, I’ve been a VJ as well. I’ve done basketball and I’m currently hosting a morning show. But this is something I haven’t done yet…Being part of DreamDate is overwhelming…It’s a very big project… The concept of the shiw is that everybody can join in.” Andrei adds.

This is is not the first time the DreamDate partners are hosting the show together. They used to work with MYX where they became very good friends.

DreamDate executive producer David Abrenilla explains the role of the two in the show…”Here we have Bianca who gives the advise, our “Love Guru” and Drei, our “Love Cupid” and together, we have the perfect match to find your dream date.”

Bianca and Andrei’s youthful good looks may belie their wit and wisdom beyond years. But definitely, they are no strangers to heart matters.

“I’ve had my fair share of experiences when it comes to love. I’ve had all kinds of relationships that might be helpful to the kids right now. It would be awesome to at least share with them a little bit of things that I know,” Bianca shares.

Although Bianca and Andrei have had their share of blunders in the romance department, they neither lost their pro-active stance in the dating scene nor their sense of humor in finding true love. Their treasure chest of experiences, insights and practical tips, they vow to gamely share them on the show with viewers and contestants alike.

The DreamDate duo is looking forward, as well, to learning love lessons from the t.v. viewers and the dating contestants.

Though DreamDate is a Match made in Heaven for the Digital Age, it is neither only for the tech- savvy nor the social butterflies, DREAMDATE is for anyone and everyone with a big heart for upgrading their relational and communication skills and with a great spirit for expressing and sharing their love quotient.

Us Girls Goes to Malaysia Part 2

Manny Pacquiao, Charice Pempengco, and Arnel Pineda aren’t the only Filipinos bringing glory to the country. In the field of broadcast journalism, there is also Veronica Pedrosa, the famed news presenter of the international news network Al Jazeera.

Join Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer and Angel Aquino as they get to know her secrets to success and more this Thursday (June 30) in the second part of Us Girls’ Malaysian adventure special on Studio 23.

Pedrosa’s long list of accomplishments includes winning Best News Anchor at the Asian TV Awards in 2004 and stints as news anchor at CNN International and BBC World. She also worked as a reporter and producer in ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs early in her career.

Meanwhile, find out everything else you need to know before your Malaysia trip as Philippine television’s Fab Three will also go shopping, riding, and clubbing in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Let Iya, Chesca, and Angel show you where to get the best finds and pasalubongs from bargain shopping areas to high-end boutiques and shops. Angel and Iya will also give you first-hand accounts as they try out the popular rides in Genting Island and Sunway Lagoon Theme Park.

Afterwards, learn how to party Malaysian style as Iya and Chesca try out the “in” places to hang-out when the night strikes. A celebrity chef will also teach the trio authentic Malay dishes that will surely whet your appetite.

Experience Malaysia to the fullest in the country’s leading fashion and lifestyle magazine show authority, “Us Girls” this Thursday (June 30), 9:30pm on Studio 23.

Us Girls Tours Malaysia

Invited by the tourism board of Malaysia, Iya Villania, Chesca Garcia-Kramer, and Angel Aquino are off to get to know the sights, sounds, and fashion in one of the Philippines’ neighboring countries.

Catch Iya, Chesca, and Angel take a tour around Malaysia’s treasured tourist spots using different modes of transportation from the train, to bus, or taxi cab.

Get to see the famed Batu Caves, which is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, as well as Putrajaya, the federal administrative center of Malaysia where you can find the offices of this nation’s highest officials.

Of course, a trip to Malaysia isn’t complete without a glimpse at its world-renowned skyline, starring the tallest twin buildings on Earth, the Petronas Towers. After a full day of wonders, Iya, Chesca, and Angel will also discover the unique ways to relax in Malaysia.

There will be no time to rest as the three will also attend a fashion convention, where they will meet 12 of Malaysia’s brightest designers. Hear their thoughts on the different style and fashion of Malaysians and Filipinos.

All these and more in the first part of Us Girls’ special on Malaysia this Thursday (June 23), 9:30pm on Studio 23.

Andrei Felix Excited for New Show on Studio 23

Andrei Felix is excited to be part of "DreamDate," which is touted as the first original Pinoy dating game show.

"DreamDate" is the "first-ever tri-media dating game and lifestyle show in the Philippines." It aims to connect all 3 main media outlets--online, mobile and television--to meet the growing demands of today's generation of digital consumers.

Felix and MYX VJ Bianca Roque are the hosts of the newest TV program on Studio 23.

"This is actually one of my dream jobs," he said. "I've been on radio. I've been a VJ as well. I've done basketball and I'm currently hosting a morning show. But this is something I haven't done yet. Being part of 'DreamDate' is overwhelming. It's a very big project. The concept of the show is that everybody can join in."

Roque, for her part, said: "It's not your usual dating game show. For our contestants, we not only have beauty queens but also tough girls and girls-next-door. At the same time, we have the online component which is the lifestyle angle of the show. In that website, Chuzi, you could get tips and advice on how to dress up, do make-up, where to go on dates, what to do. I'm sure everyone will get something out of this show."

David Abrenilla, the executive producer and creator of the show, said "DreamDate" is "actually an extension of Chuzi."

"Consumers shall use the Internet or their mobile phone to enroll in the game in hopes of finding their match. The consumers are analyzed... and will be invited to a casting call to have a chance to be on 'DreamDate' show," Abrenilla said.

In search of their ultimate dream date, 6 contestants--3 girls and 3 boys--will go through challenges and interviews to test their compatibility. At the end, the contestants will be given the chance to vote for their dream date based on their looks, personality and talents.

"DreamDate" will premiere on July 15 at 11:30 p.m. on Studio 23