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A sad day for the Philippine Entertainment industry—Veteran Filipino actor Johnny Delgado succumbed to cancer Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the age of 61, her daughter Ina Feleo and wife Laurice Guillen confirmed with ABS-CBN News.

The actor died a little past 1:00pm. Colleague Director Laurenti Dyogi expressed his sympathy to the bereaved via his Twitter account.

“Tatang johnny delgado passed away at 1:20pm, let’s pray for hs eternal repose.I worked wd him in kay tagal kang hinintay. Wonderful person,” Dyogi posted in his Twitter account.

Delgado was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 and since then he has been undergoing chemotherapy.

Delgado was born on February 29, 1948 to film director Ben Feleo and educator Victorina Marasigan. His real name is Juan Marasigan Feleo.

The veteran actor is survived by his wife, filmmaker and actress Laurice Guillen, and daughter, opera singer and theater actress Ina Feleo.

The actor last appeared in Star Cinema’s “You Got Me” with Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby. His recent television roles were GMA 7’s “Kamandag” and ABS-CBN’s “Maria Flordeluna” and “May Bukas Pa.”

With reports coming from ABS-CBN and Philippine Entertainment Portal.

It has been reported by one of the leading newspapers in the country, Philippine Daily Inquirer, that actress/TV Host Kris Aquino has hosted a dinner inviting a handful number of celebrities for her brother Noynoy Aquino last Sunday, October 4, 2009. Are the celebrities invited being wooed by Kris Aquino to help in her brother’s presidential campaign?

Some of the Kapamilya stars who attended the “intimate dinner” with Noynoy Aquino and the rest of the Aquino family are KC Concepcion, Piolo Pascual, Raymond Gutierrez, Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban, Shaina Magdayao, John Pratts, Sam Milby, Anne Curtis, Erik Santos, Bianca Gonzales, Mariel Rodriguez, Pooh, Enchong Dee, K Brosas, Gail Blanco and Sitti. Of course, Noynoy Aquino’s running mate, Mar Roxas, was also in attendance.

In the past, celebrities under Star Magic aren’t allowed to endorse any political candidates. Will the Star Magic management lift that “order” to please one of their “gems?” Although there are rumors that Kris Aquino and Dingdong Dantes, a Kapuso talent, are currently negotiating regarding the possibility of the latter endorsing Noynoy, most of the artists in attendance on the Sunday dinner party were Kapamilya stars, if not all. What would the Star Magic management do?

However, an unidentified source has shared with the Inquirer that the stars who attended the dinner were not asked to commit to Noy. How true?

What can you say about this hullabaloo, Kris?

“I felt it was important na makaharap nila si Noy and my sisters,” Kris Aquino said.

“Since kami ang humihingi ng pabor, we should sit down with them and explain kung ano ang maiaambag nila sa kandidatura ni Noy at kung ano’ng maibabalik ni Noy sa Pilipinas.”

Celebrities who attended the dinner brought home a framed commemorative P5 bill, the first one signed by the late President Corazon Aquino when she assumed office in 1986.

Let’s see what would happen next. Kris Aquino is really living up to her promise to support her brother, huh?

via Inquirer

For the first time ever, the Movie and Television Review Classification Board (MTRCB) has awarded a couple of TV shows and TV personalities for the 1st MTRCB TV Awards held at the Gateway Cinema 5 in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.

“Through this, we’re hoping to encourage the networks to come up with shows and programs that are not just entertaining but with values as well—that’s very important,” MTRCB Chairman Consoliza Laguardia told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in an interview.

The awards night was attended by celebrities and famous personalities including Gloria Romero, Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Charice Pempengco, Ogie Alcasid to name a few.

The winners for this year’s MTRCB TV Awards are:

Sineskwela (Best Educational Show) – ABS-CBN
I Survived (Best Reality Show) – ABS-CBN
Kahit Isang Saglit (Best Teleserye) – ABS-CBN
I-Witness (Best Public Affairs Show) – GMA
Obra (Best Drama Special) – GMA
Talentadong Pinoy (Best Talent Show) -TV5
Wow Mali (Best Comedy Show) – TV5

Special Awards were given to:
Y Speak
Power to Unite
Born to be Wild
Moments
May Bukas Pa

Michael V. (Best Actor)
Bea Alonzo (Best Actress)
Edu Manzano (Best Male Host)
Jessica Soho (Best Female Host)

Gloria Romero (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Edu Manzano and Jackie Aquino hosted the awards ceremony with performances from Ogie Alcasid and Charice Pempengco.

For the month of August, iGMA.tv, the official website of GMA Network, will bring you closer to your favorite Kapuso stars through the iGMA.tv Live Chat.

Connect with stars from top rating GMA shows including “Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin,” “Rosalinda,” and “Adik Sa’yo” just by logging at the iGMA.tv website during the following dates:

Friday, August 7, 2009
02:00PM – 04:00PM
Glaiza de Castro and Jackie Rice from “Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat  sa Akin”

Thursday, August 13, 2009
02:00PM – 04:00PM
Sheena Halili from “Rosalinda”

Thursday, August 20, 2009
02:00PM – 04:00PM
Jolina Magdangal and Jennica Garcia from “Adik Sa’yo”

Thursday, August 27, 2009
02:00PM – 04:00PM
Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann from “Rosalinda”

Habang bumabagyo sa labas ngayong August, iGMA’s going to make it all warm and fun indoors. Kaya connect na sa Internet at magtimpla ng kape dahil ngayong buwan, you can get cozy with the Kapuso stars you love!

KADALASAN EH, TINATAMAD na kong buksan ang TV dahil puro na lamang remake ang mga napapanood ko. Lahat na ata ng mga palabas mapa-Pinoy man o galing ibang bansa ay ginawan na ng remake o gagawan pa lamang ng remake ng dalawang dambuhalang istasyon. Hala, ano bang nangyayari sa atin, mga ate at kuya? Wala na ba tayong maisip na orihinal na ideya para sa mga palabas at todo “may I hiram” na lang tayo ng ideya sa iba? At tsaka, please lang, ‘wag na i-remake ang isang palabas kung hindi naman mapapantayan ang kalidad noong orihinal. Kung titingnan mo ang listahan ng mga nakalinyang programa ng dalawang malaking istasyon ang karamihan dito ay remake—nariyan ang Rosalinda, Full House, Lovers in Paris, at maraming pang iba. Noong una, medyo nakakatuwa pa at nakakaaliw ang mga adaptation at remake ng mga TV show. Hindi ko naman isinasantabi ang hirap at pagod na nilalaan ng production staff at mga artista sa paggawa ng mga programa. Hindi rin naman kasi biro ang gumawa ng isang show. Hindi naman masama ang pag-remake, e. Pero ngayon, nakakasawa na rin kasi parang paulit-ulit na lang ang nakikita at napapanood mo sa telebisyon. Kailan kaya magkakaroon ng remake ang Mara Clara o kaya ang Pangako Sa ’Yo?

Dahil mukhang nag-eenjoy at masaya naman ang dalawang istasyon sa paggawa ng mga remake ng palabas at wala nang makakapigil sa kanila, wish ko lang naman na hindi matulad sa kinahinatnan ng I Love Betty La Fea ang ibang remake. Pasensiya na ah, pero siguro naman alam mo na ang ibig sabihin ko. Kasi naman pinipilit i-extend ang palabas at nagkasanga-sanga na ang istorya medyo nakakaumay na tuloy so, sana hindi ito mangyari sa ibang palabas. Ang sabi nga eh, “ang lahat ng bagay ay may katapusan” kaya naman kahit mataas ang rating ng isang programa ‘wag na sana i-extend ng todo kasi promise, papangit ang kalalabasan.

Oh diba kamakailan lang eh, walang patid ang pag-aanunsiyo ng dalawang istasyon na sila ang Number 1 mapa-TNS man o mapa-AGB-Nielsen man ang nagsabi? Siguro naman oras na para gumagawa sila ng mga bago at kakaibang palabas na mamahalin at tatangkilikin ng mga taong nanonood ng kanilang istasyon dahil ang mga manonood naman ang dahilan kung bakit sila “Number 1.” Sige na, kayo na ang Number 1 pero sana panindigan ninyo ang pagiging Number 1 sa paggawa ng mga magaganda at may kalidad na programa. ‘Yung mga programang makikita mong talagang pinaghandaan, pinag-isipan ng mabuti ang istorya at pinagbuhusan ng oras at panahon. At kung pwede lamang ay medyo bawasan na rin ang mga remake. Sana hindi ‘yung puro press release na lamang na “kami ang number 1, kami ang number 1.” Dahil ang pagiging number 1, hindi lamang nakikita sa taas ng ratings kung hindi sa mga taong napapaligaya ng mga iba’t ibang dekalidad na programa na pinapalabas ng isang istasyon.

by Brink Notes Entertainment Daily

This article was published on the June 19, 2009 issue of Pinoy Parazzi. Buy your own copy of Pinoy Parazzi available from Mondays through Fridays on different newsstands nationwide.

TV Monday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #059
June 15, 2009

• Talent Manager Douglas Quijano is dead
• Pia Guanio and Vic Sotto dismissed rumors about their alleged break-up
• “George & Cecil” premiered last Sunday

Intro and Outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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Music & Events Wednesday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #057
June 03, 2009

• Xanadu and Legally Blonde the Musical to premiere in the Philippines
• Pussycat Dolls Live in Manila Concert Ticket Discounts
• MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando planning to release solo album

Intro and Outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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TV Monday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #050
May 25, 2009

Sorry for the delay in the releasing of this episode.

• Ugly Betty Season Finale
• Twitter television series on the works
• Richard Gutierrez’s car accident

Intro and outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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GMA-7 actor Richard Gutierrez and his bodyguard suffered injuries after a vehicular accident in Silang, Cavite early Friday, ABS-CBN’s “Umagang Kay Ganda” reports.

The actor’s assistant identified as Norman Pardo died in the accident.

The actor and his bodyguard were first brought to the Tagaytay Hospital. The actor was then transferred to the Asian Hospital in Muntinlupa City where he underwent a surgery.

“Bale bumangga po sa poste, malalim ang lugar na binagsakan niya. Medyo may bangin at bumangga sa puno ng niyog,” said PO1 Bonifacio Tañola of Cavite Police said in a radio interview.

Some reports said that it was the actor who was driving the car.

Gutierrez, his bodyguard and his assistant came from the filming of the actor’s new television series “Full House.”

UPDATE – My sister, Dianne and I arrived at the SM Mall of Asia at around 7:00 in the evening just in time for the David Cook and David Archuleta concert. After a large cup of frozen yogurt and a couple of minutes walking, we finally arrived at the concert grounds. Although the silver section isn’t that packed with many people, the stage isn’t that visible-I believe the stage should be a little more higher.

Anyway, David Archuleta was the first to perform with the song “Touch My Hand.” David A performed around 13 songs including: “Barriers,” “A Little Not Over You,” “You Can,” “My Hands,” “Your Eyes Don’t Lie,” “To Be With You,” “Don’t Let Go,” “Waiting for Yesterday,” “Stand by Me/Beautiful Girls,” “A Thousand Miles,” “Angels,” and “Zero Gravity.” David Archuleta ended his set with “Crush,” a fireworks show followed. I just wished he sang “With You” by Chris Brown, which he sang during his American Idol stint. 

During the break, there was a bit of commotion between those people in the Gold section and the Silver section. People in the Gold section were provided with chairs but those in the Silver and Bronze section don’t have chairs. While the concert is on, people in Gold section stood on their chairs which irked the people in the Silver section for they can’t see the stage. And so, people on the Silver section started shouting, “Walang Tatayo! (No one should stand)” and “Upo! (Sit down)” But this didn’t stop the people in the Gold section to stand on their chairs.

After the break and the fireworks show, David Cook sang “The World I Know.” David Cook also performed hits including, “Heroes,” “Mr. Sensitive,” “Declaration,” “Life On The Moon,” “Always be My Baby,” “Kiss on the Neck,” “Straight Ahead,” “Make Me,” “Tell Me Tonight,” “Little Lives,” “Come Back to Me,” “Light On,” and “Permanent.”

David Cook and David Archuleta sang “A Daily AntheM” for the finale number, which David Cook dedicated to his brother.

I wonder why David Cook didn’t sing “Time of My Life.”

Thank you to everyone who followed us on Twitter and Plurk for Brink Notes Entertainment Daily’s coverage of the David A and David C concert. Check out the concert photos on our post, “David Cook and David Archuleta Live in Manila Concert Photos.”