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Benjamin Alves: a ‘Kapuso’ Heartthrob in the making

Posted by Norman on March 11, 2012
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It’s Sunday. Let’s take a much-needed breather from all the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 frenzy just for today so I can introduce one male personality who is very likely to become the next matinee idol of Philippine showbiz.

Benjamin Alves: Out to conquer showbiz via GMA-7

Meet Benjamin Alves.

Some might ask, “Benjamin who?” Well, the guy is a talent of the now-famous Mercator Model and Artist Management and is being handled by head honcho Jonas Gaffud who divides his time between making beauty queens and transforming models into hot celebrities. He is most definitely a cutie of a hunk – what with that good-looking face, those piercing eyes, and a pretty nice built. You’d better get ready to see more of him in the next few months as he starts embarking on a showbiz career that should make ‘Benjamin Alves‘ a household name in no time at all.

During the contract signing: (L-R) GMA Entertainment TV’s OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Benjamin Alves, Jonas Gaffud (Benjamin’s manager) and GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar

Just earlier this week, Benjamin became a certified ‘Kapuso‘ after signing an exclusive contract with GMA-7 which signals his big-time entry into TV and the movies. Knowing the network, I trust that he will be initially casted in one of its’ top-rating primetime or afternoon prime teleseryes for starters. He should also be seen taking part in the Sunday musical-dance/variety program ‘Party Pilipinas’ plus guest appearances in some GMA-7 and GMA News TV shows.

With those killer looks, how can Benjamin Alves miss?

Benjamin – co-managed by GMA Artist Center and Mercator – will be gradually molded into a dramatic actor in hopes of assuming leading-man status and getting paired with some of the network’s top actresses like Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos, Carla Abellana and Glaiza de Castro. Movies will most probably be in the offing as well. GMA Films has been steadily churning out a variety of flicks where he could get a role or two in the near future.

So what does the future hold for this tall and handsome 23 year-old? A lot, I reckon. He can fill the niche of GMA-7’s stable of artists waiting to be the next Dingdong Dantes, Richard Gutierrez or Dennis Trillo.

Remember the name – Benjamin Alves. Watch out for more as he boldly steps up to the showbiz plate. 😉

Please feel free to like his Facebook Fanpage by clicking HERE.

Note: Want to give Benjamin a quick shoutout? You can follow him on Twitter @hellomrbenjamin

And our Miss World 2011 First Princess returns!

Posted by Norman on November 20, 2011
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , .

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Gwendoline Ruais, Miss World 2011 First Princess, arrived in Manila fresh and triumphant from London where she achieved the highest placement of a Filipina in the contest since 1973. She was immediately whisked to a Presscon at Midas Hotel (photo above). A day after, she was lined up for several TV guestings with GMA-7 including an interview in Startalk where she detailed her wonderful memories of the pageant.

Today, she will be part of Party Pilipinas. Catch her production number together with Miss World Philippines Princesses Nicolette Henson, Chloe McCulley and Jaysel Arrozal.

Welcome back, Gwen! 🙂

Photo above courtesy of Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide

Chloe and Nicolette take their chances in Miss World-Philippines 2011

Posted by Norman on June 2, 2011
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Martha Chloe McCully

Helen Nicolette Henson

There’s nothing new about ladies joining and re-joining beauty contests. In fact, such attempts display their fierce determination to win and represent the country in international competitions. What makes joining Miss World-Philippines 2011 (MWP2011) a bit unique is the fact that the pageant’s franchise was just recently-booted from the roster of Binibining Pilipinas titles and previous joiners of the latter had to give up something (loyalty, for one) in the process.

Such is the case of two lovelies who have decided to jump ship and screen for MWP2011 last weekend.

Martha Chloe McCully was a favorite to figure out well in Binibining Pilipinas 2011. But such was not the case after the dust settled and the actual winners crowned. The former ABS-CBN talent (she was a member of Pilipinas Deal or No Deal’s 26K) thought better than to get stuck with the network and wait for next year or 2013 to try her luck in the same beauty contest.

And then there’s Helen Nicolette Henson who placed 2nd Runner-Up to Venus Raj in Binibining Pilipinas 2010. Having made it to the Top 5, she was asked to sign an 18-month contract with BPCI. And since there is an overlapping of dates between the expiration of the same and the scheduled screenings for Miss World Philippines 2011, she had no choice but to resign her post. Besides, she is more identified with GMA-7 (having co-hosted Party Pilipinas in the past) which has exclusivity to the new contest.

I don’t blame the two. They are both gorgeous and competitive. And since beauty queen wannabes have shorter expiration dates, they have to take advantage of the opportunity. Chloe just turned 24 (ceiling age for Miss World) and Nicolette will turn 23 later this year.

All I can say is….”Go, Girls!” 😉

“Now It Starts”….the Stars of Party Pilipinas gather for Miguel Escueta’s song

Posted by Norman on September 26, 2010
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video courtesy of YouTube/miguelescueta

The Stars, Singers, Hosts and Performers of Party Pilipinas – GMA-7’s Sunday noontime habit – sing (lip-synch if you will) an original composition of Miguel Escueta (member of the show’s Vocalistas) titled “Now It Starts” who did the vocals. I decided to blog the video because it is a cool song to share – upbeat and ‘tunog-imported’ (foreign-sounding). Hope you enjoy listening to the song and watching the video. And make sure you catch Party Pilipinas later at 12:15PM! 😉

Rachelle Ann Go did (half of) a “Pink” in Party Pilipinas

Posted by Norman on June 8, 2010
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Remember the last Grammy Awards where international artist Pink sang “Glitter in the Air” while being suspended in mid-air and then submerged in a pool of water before continuing with her number. Well, local singer Rachelle Ann Go tried to do half of that stunt while flawlessly singing “Empire State of Mind” in last Sunday’s Party Pilipinas of GMA-7. I must admit that she had a lot of guts pulling something like that and how. Nerves of steel, for sure, because there is no other way of doing it than relying on her pure talent and inner strength. My heart skipped a beat, so applause for the emerging diva who can take the place of Regine Velasquez any minute now.

Watch the video of Party Pilipinas’ June 6 opening number. Rachelle’s spot starts at 2:30…


video courtesy of YouTube/mariesalvi

Party Pilipinas debuts on GMA-7!

Posted by Norman on March 28, 2010
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Today, at exactly 11:45AM, GMA-7’s new Sunday musical-variety show makes its premiere. Party Pilipinas, which replaces the long-running SOP, has been heavily anticipated for the past few weeks now. Aside from having all the network’s top and upcoming stars hosting and/or appearing in the show, many other artists and performers have been signed up to spice things up.

Here is the OST of Party Pilipinas’ dance theme:


video/audio courtesy of YouTube/djtwoTV

SOP’s original quartet of hosts – Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Jaya and Janno Gibbs – will continue to anchor the show. They will be joined by Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana, Jay-R, Kyla, Carla Abellana, Raymond Gutierrez, new kapuso talent Mark Bautista, Marvin Agustin, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Kris Lawrence, Ynna Assistio, La Diva, Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza, Jhake Vargas, Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati, Diva Montelaba, Enzo Pineda, Rocco Nacino, the Starsruck V Avengers, Miguel Escueta, POP Girls, the newly-formed Party Pilipinas Dance Crew, new Pinoy boyband XLR8 and a lot more. The network even hired internationally-renowned dance choreographer Ruben Monet to handle all the dancers’ moves in the same. Meanwhile, popular Korean boy band U-Kiss will make their first appearance on Philippine TV via Party Pilipinas.