Author: Jeman Villanueva

Basketball star Gary “El Granada” David emerged as the victorious champion in TV5’s first Celebrity Dance Battle grand finals, bagging the P1 M cash prize and  beating four other celebrity finalists who gave their all in the do-or-die dance showdown in Resorts World’s Newport Performing Arts Theater. Gary David and his dance partner, Stephanie Sabalo, wowed the crowd with their death-defying dance performance and got a standing ovation from judges G Toengi, Ednah Ledesma, Regine Tolentino, Joey Javier Reyes and Douglas Nierras (who judged and commented via online video conference live from Italy). The four other grand finalists –…

Philippine television’s Queen of Asianovelas Kim Jung-eun finally returns as Vivian in the highly-anticipated comeback of the original “super kilig” Koreanovela “Lovers in Paris” beginning Monday (June 30) on ABS-CBN. Relive the love story of Vivian and Carlo (Park Shin-yang) that began in Paris. Reminisce their “Aja!” moments together in this phenomenal series that started the Korean romantic-comedy trend in the country 10 years ago. How can a bubbly, free-spirited girl and a rich bachelor who pretended to be lovers actually find love despite their differences? Fall in love all over again in “Lover in Paris” premiering this Monday (June…

Englishman  Andy Murray wants to prove to his countrymen that his win at last year’s competition was no fluke while Maria Sharapova hopes to continue her win streak of winning another grand slam this year at the biggest tennis Grand Slam of the year, the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. Fox Sports Philippines will bring the exclusive coverage of tennis action from London starting on June 23 at 6:30pm. Top-seed Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are some of the names that Andy Murray has to hurdle in order to get to the title match. Andy Murray finally broke the 77-year…

Kapamilya hunk JC de Vera (real name:John Carlo de Vera) has recently been commissioned by Tomato, an apparel brand, to pitch for its watch collection called Tomato Time. The 28-year-old actor, who was last seen in ABS-CBN hit teleserye “Moon of Desire” and “The Legal Wife”, expressed his excitement with his new endorsement. In an interview, JC de Vera said, “I am happy to wear Tomato Time. It looked expensive although it isn’t.” A watch enthusiast himself, JC de Vera finds Tomato Time pieces perfect for his generation. “Happy talaga ako with Tomato Time, kasi very particular ako sa watch. I like wearing watches, lalo…

2012 Cinema One Originals film festival best actress Mara Lopez appears completely nude in a bathtub on the cover of the May-June issue of the Playboy Philippines, which also marks its sixth anniversary in the country. According to Playboy Philippines, “For the 6th year anniversary of PLAYBOY Philippines, we had been on the look out for a muse. One who best represents ferocious sensuality without overstepping the lines of class and sophistication. One who, like this alluring actress, represents the wit and playfulness of this iconic brand.”

Melanie Brown aka Mel B has confirmed that she will be joining this year’s The X-Factor UK panel, joining Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh for the forthcoming series. The feisty former Spice Girl (who is also part of America’s Got Talent) appeared as a guest judge on the ITV series back in 2012, before Nicole Scherzinger was offered the role on a full-time basis. “Honesty is the best policy – right? And that’s what I’m going to bring more of this year, whether it’s spotting an incredible singer, giving someone a reality check or debating with Simon over who’s…

adidas has released its official advert for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, starring some of the world’s best football players including Leo Messi, Dani Alves, Luis Suárez, Robin van Persie, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Xavi. The advert, known as “Leo Messi’s World Cup Dream”, officially marks the start of the adidas “#allin or nothing” 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ campaign. “Leo Messi’s World Cup Dream”, directed by City of God director Fernando Meirelles, co-directed by Cassiano Prado, and featuring an exclusive track by Kanye West. The advert, which airs on TV screens around the world at half time during tonight’s UEFA Champions…

These days, you can do almost anything on your phone or tablet. You can take pictures like a pro, and even stream thousands of songs anytime, anywhere. In fact, 39% of Filipinos surveyed by TNS Mobile Life 2013 study said they’d rather give up television than their smartphones. And with smartphone penetration in the Philippines on a rise, going mobile just keeps getting better for more users. But aside from the many ways to work and play on-the-go, smartphones and tablets are also used in online buying and selling. That’s why AyosDito.ph, a local classifieds website of over five years,…

Dear Nanay, Remember when I was younger, I love singing to Jose Mari Chan’s music and you bought me a pirated cassette tape? I never told you how much I hated that it was fake but I kept it because you were the first to buy me something I like.We were not that rich during those times but you still made an effort and because of that you also thought me (without saying it) that it’s always the thought that matters especially from someone you love. When I become a rebel child (or a black sheep to the family) because…

Globe Telecom is growing its footprint worldwide as it reaches out to Filipinos traveling to and are based in Japan with DUO International, its pioneering calling service that makes international calls more affordable and easy on the pocket. More than 250,000 Filipinos in the Land of the Rising Sun comprise the third-largest foreign community in the said country, who are employed as skilled workers, health and IT professionals, educators, caregivers, entertainers, and the like. They can now stay connected to families, friends and loved ones back in the Philippines as Globe recently made available to them the new DUO International…

One of the highlight in the recently concluded Century Superbods 2014 is John Lloyd Cruz’ transformation into a “fit and healthier superbod”. And to the dismay of all his fans, he didn’t show his abs at all. Here’s a video of the Kapamilya actor’s appearance at the Century Superbods 2014 finals together with certified Superbod Anne Curtis: Although he have lost a significant 18lbs from his 6 weeks training, people are still asking for his new transformation. And Century Tuna has finally revealed John Lloyd Cruz’ progress in a teaser behind the scene footage which seems like a future print ads or billboard material.