'The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition' Fab 5 Before-and-After Photos

"The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" has crowned its first winner, last night, in a live telecast aired on ABS-CBN straight from the Ynares Stadium in Pasig.

"The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" Fab 5 | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

It was former policeman Larry Martin who took home the grand prize which include 1 Million Pesos cold cash, a condo unit from DMCI homes, a Vespa scooter, a 40" inch Sony Bravia Internet TV, P100,000 worth of salon services, Whirlpool appliances, and a lifetime Fitness First membership. King, 36, lost a whooping 101 lbs which is 39.61% of his weight before entering the "The Bigggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" camp, beating the weight loss percentages of other finalists. He will be gracing the November 2011 issue of the Men's Health magazine.

The rest of the Top 5 finalists (Fab 5) of the first "The Biggest Loser" Philippines were also given P500,000 each, a surprise announcement made by ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio Lopez III at the Finale.

One contestant, Ryan Razon, was also hailed as the At-Home winner after attaining the highest total weight loss percentage among the contenders who were already evicted from the camp. He won P200,000.

Meanwhile, here are the Before-and-After Photos of the "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" Fab 5:

Larry Martin, 36, Camarines Sur - "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" Grand Winner

Weight Loss Percentage: 39.61%, Starting Weight: 255lbs, Current Weight: 154 lbs, Difference: -101 lbs

Art Mendoza, 35, Makati - "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" Runner-up
Weight Loss Percentage - 37.83%, Starting Weight: 341 lbs., Current Weight: 212 lbs., Difference: -129 lbs.

Raffy Tan, 22, Negros Occidental - "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" 2nd Runner-up

Weight Loss Percentage - 34.84%, Starting Weight: 287 lbs., Current Weight: 187 lbs., Difference: -100 lbs.

Angela Chico-Lupangco, 26, Rizal - "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" 3rd Runner-up
Weight Loss Percentage - 33.63%, Starting Weight: 223 lbs., Current Weight: 148 lbs., Difference: -75 lbs

Hazel Chua, 22, Naga City - "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" 4th Runner-up
Weight Loss Percentage - 33.01%, Starting Weight: 206 lbs., Current Weight: 138 lbs., Difference: -68 lbs

The first season of the Philippine franchise of "The Biggest Loser" premiered on May 30, 2011 on ABS-CBN and aired its last episode on October 9, 2011. It was hosted by Sharon Cuneta with Derek Ramsay as Game Master and Chinggay Andrada and Jim Saret as trainers.

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Kim Chiu is 'Drop-dead Stunner' at the Star Magic Ball 2011

Kim Chiu at the Star Magic Ball 2011 | Paul Cortes

Kim Chiu, who was wearing a white Francis Libiran gown, received the "Drop-dead Stunner" award at the recently concluded Star Magic Ball 2011.

Apart from Kim, the other recipients of the Star Magic Ball 2011 special awards were the following:

Star Magic Icon: John Lloyd Cruz
Favorite Couple of the Night: Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales
Choice Fashionista: Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion
Choice Stylista: Diether Ocampo and Maricar Reyes
Star Magic Breakout Style: Enrique Gil and Jessie Mediola
Star Magic Standout Star: Cristine Reyes
Moet & Chandon's Fab Pair: Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo

Now on its 5th year, The Star Magic Ball is an annual gathering of Star Magic talents and ABS-CBN executives. This year's ball was held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati on September 3, 2011.

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Daniel Padilla of 'Growing Up' (ABS-CBN) | Bio and Pictures

Daniel Padilla (born Daniel John Ford Padilla) is a teen actor currently seen on "Growing Up", a youth-oriented series on ABS-CBN. Born on April 26, 1995, Daniel Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla (brother of Robin) and former actress Karla Estrada.

Daniel Padilla, "Growing Up" teaser | Courtesy of ABS-CBN

The 16 year-old replaced his friend Albie Casino in "Growing Up", taking the role of Patrick - a bad boy heartthrob. Daniel said he and Albie are still friends and that Albie is showing his support for him. "Growing Up'" airs Sundays on ABS-CBN.

In his interview with PEP.ph, Daniel expressed being pressured having celebrity parents.

"Mommy ko singer at actress po. Dad ko po, actor rin po. Yung expectation po sa amin mataas." Daniel said.

Daniel had also told the Press that it was always his dream to be star.

"Bata pa lang ako gusto ko na talagang mag-showbiz. Gusto kong i-try yung ginagawa ni Mama and Papa."

Daniel Padilla was also part of the cast of now defunct ABS-CBN show "Gimik 2010." He is a member of a band named Parking 5.

Check out photos of Daniel Padilla of Growing Up below:

Pictures of Daniel Padilla courtesy of DJsters and their respective owners

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'A Christmas Home' to star ABS-CBN's biggest child stars

"A Christmas Home" soon on ABS-CBN

Three of the brightest and very talented child wonders of today are going to work together in a project in ABS-CBN. (Make that 4... Check the update at the bottom of this post.)

Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and Mutya Orquia are all part of the lead cast of the upcoming TV series this Christmas on ABS-CBN. The series is titled "A Christmas Home."

Zaijan played as an orphaned boy named Santino in the top-rating teleserye "May Bukas Pa." Xyriel is currently seen on TV as the young "Anna Manalastas" in "100 Days To Heaven." Meanwhile, Mutya was well-loved for her character as a little mermaid in the defunct hit primetime series "Mutya."

The upcoming series of the three child stars was announced last night during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch.

Update: The main cast of the upcoming series also include the very talented Louise Abuel who is currently portraying the role of Kevin, young Ana's bestfriend in "100 Days To Heaven."

*Photos courtesy of their respective owners

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Star Magic Ball 2011

Star Magic Ball 2010's "Most Glamorous"*

 Update: Check out the Star Magic Ball 2011 photos here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/star-magic-ball-2011-red-carpet-photos.html

The Star Magic Ball 2011 is going to be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The past days, ABS-CBN talents have been busy gearing up for this big Kapamilya event where they get to party with all the brightest stars in the network. Yesterday, many of them were spotted fitting their outfits for the event.

The annual Star Magic Ball is being anticipated by fans not just for their favorite celebrities' glamorous looks but as well as their fave stars' dates.

So who's dating who this year?

According to reports, real life couple KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual will be arriving in the event together.

Surprisingly, Jake Cuenca has chosen Kapuso actress Lovi Poe as his date. They worked together in the 2011 movie "My Neighbor's Wife."

Diether Ocampo has invited Kris Aquino. There are no reports yet of whether the Queen of All Media has accepted his invitation.

Via Twitter, "PGT's" Markki Stroem said he will be dating "Mara Clara's" Kiray Celis. (Lol)

Zanjoe Marudo has gotten Bea Alonzo's "yes" to be with him in the event. The two have been dating for several months now.

As of last night, Kim Chiu said she has no date yet.

Current on-screen love teams (i.e. Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales) and off-screen couples (i.e. John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao) will most probably be seen together on the red carpet.

Meanwhile, last year's Star Magic Ball's "Most Glamorous" Anne Curtis and Tatt Awards "Most Likable" Vice Ganda are still abroad so they will be missing this year's ball.

Are you excited for the Star Magic Ball 2011?

*Photo courtesy of Paul Cortes

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Robin Padilla, Vhong Navarro reunite in "Todomax"

Action star Robin Padilla and comedy actor Vhong Navarro, who first worked together in defunct sitcom "Pwedeng-pwedeng," are going to reunite in an upcoming sitcom on ABS-CBN titled "Todomax."

 Robin Padilla and Vhong Navarro prepping up for their second sitcom together, "Todomax"

Robin said "Todomax" is going to be action-packed as well as fun-filled especially that comedienne Pokwang will also be part of the cast. He added that viewers can also learn values from their show.

“Si Vhong ang bahala sa comedy saka si Ms. Poks (Pokwang). May aksyon din ‘to, pero siyempre ang importante dito yung values,” Robin told SNN.

Robin. Vhong and Pokwang has reportedly started preparing for "Todomax," They had done doing a photo shoot the show, according to reports.

Are you excited for this?

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'Connected' featuring Barbie Hsu airs on ABS-CBN

A tagalized version of the award-winning movie titled "Connected" was aired on ABS-CBN Tuesday.

The action-crime thriller features Barbie Hsu, who is well known by Noypi fans for her role as Shan Cai in Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden" and Louis Koo, who starred with Jackie Chan in Rob-B-Hood.

The Benny Chan-helmed film revolves around a distressing phone call received by debt collector Bob (Koo) from Grace (Hsu) who has been kidnapped.

The movie was a box office hit when it was released in Hong Kong in 2008. It is a remake of the Hollywood film "Cellular" starring Chris Evans, Kim Basinger and John Statham.

Check out the trailer of "Connected" below:

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Anne Curtis sings 'Sukob Na' on ABS-CBN's Station ID 2011

Anne Curtis, who will be launched as a recording artist soon with the upcoming release of her album "Anne-bisyosa," has somehow officially debuted her singing career through the Station ID of the Kapamilya network for the rainy season.

Anne Curtis while recording "Anne-bisyosa" | Photo courtesy of Anne

Check out Anne Curtis performing "Sukob Na" on ABS-CBN's Rainy Season Station ID 2011:

Anne Curtis - Sukob Na, ABS-CBN Rainy Season Station ID 2011 | Video courtesy of ABS-CBN

What can you say? :D

Originally sung by 17:22, "Sukob Na" has been used by ABS-CBN for their rainy season Station ID twice, in 2002 and 2010.

If you wanna sing along, you can check out the song's lyrics below:

"Sukob Na" Lyrics

Tuwing umuulan ay naaalala tayong dalawa
Kay sarap isipin na may kasama sa buhay ‘pag bumaha

CHORUS 1
Sukob na, halika na
Sabay tayo sa payong ko
Hawak ka, kapit pa
Sa payong ko, magkasama tayo

Ohh ooh
(Sukob na, sukob na)

Hinding-hindi ka pababayaan na mag-isa sa ulan
Aalagaan, magtatawanan, wala na ‘tong iwanan noypistuff

CHORUS 2
Sukob na, halika na
Sabay tayo sa payong ko
Hawak ka, kapit pa
Umula’t bumagyo, magkasama tayo

BRIDGE
‘Di ko na inakala pa na ika’y paririto
Ngunit salamat na lamang at dumating ka sa buhay ko

[Repeat CHORUS 2]

CHORUS 3
Sukob na, halika na
Sabay tayo sa payong ko
Yakap ka, kapit pa
Umula’t bumagyo, magkasama tayo

Sa payong ko, magkasama tayong dalawa
(Sukob na, sukob na)

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Maricar Reyes joins 'Growing Up' cast

Model-turned-actress and medical doctor Maricar Reyes is back.

After "Imortal" concluded, we have not been seeing much of the beautiful Kapamilya actress on TV. It appears that she has been doing photo shoots for magazines and a couple of endorsements. Here are some of the magazine covers she did from August to September 2011.

A good news for fans, Maricar will be part of the upcoming youth-oriented show "Growing Up" which is top-billed by "Mara Clara" stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. She will be playing as Mrs. Ortega, a high school teacher. The show is about to kick off this September 4th.

Maricar has also been cast in the Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Shake, Rattle and Roll XIII."

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Gerald Anderson, Jessy Mendiola team up in 'Budoy'

Gerald Anderson and Jessy Mendiola will try out their chemistry in the upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN titled "Budoy."



Via ABS-CBN News, Gerald had said he is excited to be having Jessy to be his leading lady.



"Sobra siyang beautiful. Excited akong makatrabaho siya kahit magkasama na kami sa isa pang soap ('Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo')," he said.



Jessy, on the other hand, is feeling the pressure of the new team-up.



“Pressured din ako na sana ‘yung love team din namin maging okay. But I guess as individual artists mas maganda kung solo-solo tapos magsasama kami (at) magugustuhan nila kami,” Jessy told Push.



Gerald Anderson and Jessy Mendiola will be working along with veteran actresses Zsa Zsa Padilla, Janice de Belen and Mylene Dizon in the series.



Budoy (ABS-CBN) is series about mentally-challenged people. It is said to be an "advocacy-serye."

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'My Binondo Girl' full trailer debuts!

The full trailer of My Binondo Girl, an upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN primetime topbilled by Kim Chiu, has been released earlier tonight during 1oo Days of Heaven. Check it out below:

'My Binondo Girl' full trailer | Courtesy of Eric John Salut

Kim Chiu will be joined by her three leading men in the series Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli and Jolo Revilla. Veteran actresses Glydel Mercado, Gina Pareno, Cherie Pie Picache, and Ai Ai delas Alas as well and actor Ricardo Cepeda. Richard Yap and Laureen Uy will also have their debut in the teleserye.



My Binondo Girl is set to premier on August 22, 2011.

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Angeline Quinto - You're My Home lyrics and music video | A Way Back Home theme song

You're My Home, recorded by Angeline Quinto, is the theme song of the upcoming Star Cinema film "Way Back Home." The movie which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes is set to hit theaters this August 17th.

Angeline Quinto

Check out below the music video and lyrics of Angeline Quinto's "You're My Home":

You're My Home (Way back Home Theme Song) Music Video courtesy of Star Cinema

Angeline Quinto - You're My Home Lyrics

I close my eyes
And I can feel that you're a part of me
You are my home
Though I'm afar I'm in your company
I'm In You

I play my song
And I can hear you're in my melody
My life, my home
No matter what with you I'll always be

You're my home
And together we share this love for us
To be happy and free

You're my home
And together we'll strive to make this world
A better place to be

Come take my hand
Come fill my heart
with all the love you see

Let every child
Be what they are,
Be what they wanna be

You're my home
And together we share this love for us
To be happy and free

You're my home
And together we'll strive to make this world
A better place to be (noypistuff)

You're my home
And together we share this love for us
To be happy and free

You're my home
And together we'll strive to make this world
A better place to be

For you and for me

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Star Magic Games 2011 (Pictures)

The second Star Magic Games (2011) or the Star Magic Sportsfest 2011 is currently being held right now (July 31, 2011) at the Colegio San Agustin Gym in Makati. Star Magic talents are currently competing in various games namely basketball, volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, tug of war and some fun games.

Star Magic Games 2011 | Photo courtesy of Star Studio

The main event is said to be an all-star basketball exhibition game between a team headed by Rayver Cruz and Gerald Anderson, and another team composed of John Prats, Gab Valenciano, Vhong Navarro, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera.

Check out some photos of your favorite Kapamilya taken at the Star Magic Games 2011 below:








Photos courtesy of Nhila Mallari, Facebook Fan Pages of the stars and to their respective owners

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El Gamma Penumbra of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3

El Gamma Penumbra is a group of "shadow play" performers whose audition on Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 was aired on July 30, 2011.

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 (PGT 3) poster

To the tune of the 2003 DOT tourism advocacy theme song "Biyahe Tayo!", El Gamma Penumbra from Tanauan, Batangas performed a refreshing "shadow play" act which captivated the judges and the audience as well. They got three "yes's" from the judges, allowing them to advance to the next round of the competition.

To be updated.

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Khalil Ramos of Pilipinas Got Talent Season

Khalil Ramos (Khalil Joseph Ramos) is a contestant of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3.

Khalil Ramos, Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3

During his audition which was aired on July 30, 2011, 15 year-old Khalil Ramos sang Edwin Mccain's hit "I'll Be". He is off to the next round of the competition after getting jundges' "yes's".

Khalil Ramos is from Manila and is a third-year high school student at Colegio San Agustin Makati. His influences include Michael Jackson, David Cook, Journey and John Lennon.

Check out more photos of Khalil Ramos of Pilipinas Got Talent below (courtesy of Khalil's Facebook Fan Page):

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My Binondo Girl teaser featuring Kim Chiu released!

My Binondo Girl is an upcoming TV series on ABS-CBN. A teaser of it featuring its lead actress Kim Chiu has just been uploaded on Youtube by ABS-CBN Advertising & Promotions Head Eric John Salut.

Kim Chiu, playing a male character in My Binondo Girl??? | Screen grab of the teaser | Courtesy of ABS-CBN

Check out below the said My Binondo Girl teaser below:

My Binondo Girl teaser courtesy of Eric John Salut

The drama-romance soap is set to debut on ABS-CBN primetime this August. My Binondo Girl also stars Kim's three (3) leading men Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli and Jolo Revilla; as well as, veteran actresses Glydel Mercado, Cherie Pie Picache, and Ai Ai delas Alas.

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'Pure Love' Theme Song: 'Gisingin Ang Puso' Lyrics and Video

 "Gisingin Ang Puso" is the theme song of the newly premiered "Koreanovela" on ABS-CBN primetime. It was performed by Liezel Garcia and written by Raizo and Biv De Vera.

"49 Days' is the original title of "Pure Love"

The official music video of "Gisingin Ang Puso" has not been released. For the meantime, you can check out the video below which was uploaded on Youtube.

Pure Love Themesong: "Gisingin Ang Puso" by Liezel Garcia | Video courtesy of "visibletoyou"

Pure Love Themesong: Gisingin Ang Puso Lyrics -Liezel Garcia

Nadarama ko pa ang ‘yong mga halik na hindi ko matanggal

Sa isip at diwa tila nandirito ka pa

Naririnig mo ba

Mga patak ng aking luha

Mananatili nang sugatan ang damdamin sinta

Sa bawat araw bawat tibok ng puso

Ikaw ang nasa isip ko

Ala ala mo sa akin ay gumugulo

Bakit din na lang pawiin ang hapdi sa aking puso

Pipilitin ko limutin ang pag ibig mo

Kung panaginip lang ito sana gisingin ang aking puso

Ngayo’y nangungulila sa iyong mga lambing at pag suyo sinta

Maibabalik pa ba kung wala nang pag ibig mong wagas

Sa bawat araw bawat tibok ng puso

Ikaw ang nasa isip ko oohhh

Ala ala mo sa akin ay gumugulo

Bakit din na lang pawiin ang hapdi sa aking puso

Pipilitin ko limutin ang pag ibig mo

Kung panaginip lang ito sana gisingin ang aking puso

Ikaw ang nasa isip ko ooohhh

Ala ala mo sa akin ay gumugulo

Bakit din na lang pawiin ang hapdi sa aking puso

Pipilitin ko limutin ang pag ibig mo

Kung panaginip lang ito sana’y gisingin ang aking puso

(Pipilitin ko limutin ang pag ibig mo)

Kung panaginip lang ito sana’y gisingin ang aking puso

Uuuummmhhh

Top-billed by Nam Gyu-Ri, Jo Hyeon Jae, Bae Su-bin and Lee Yo Won, "Pure Love" (original title: "49 Days") airs weeknights after "The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition" on ABS-CBN.

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Star Magic Music Video 2011 to debut on ASAP Rocks

In celebration of Star Magic's 19th anniversary, a fun music video featuring more than 300 hundred of its talents has been created in direction of Direk Paul Soriano.

The Star Magic Music Video 2011 will showcase all the talents of the management program which include the ones above. | Photo courtesy of Star Magic

The music video which is said to be 10-minute long, was also made by the Star Magic artists to express their gratitude to their fans and supporters who give "magic" to their lives.

Yeng Constatino was the one tasked to write an original song for this anniversary music video. She was able to accomplish in a matter of 2 days! Yeng instantly wrote the main theme song of Star Magic's 19th anniversary, “Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko”.

The said Star Magic Music Video is set to be released on "ASAP Rocks" on June 26, 2011.

Update: Check out the said Star Magic Music Video below:

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