It is said that the need for entertainment is in human nature, and thus there will always be a universal demand for entertainment enterprises. All sectors and all age groups in civilized society always have a natural or instinctive craving to be entertained. It is even acknowledged scientifically that depriving people of entertainment is not good for their mental and emotional health. Thus, in the military, in hospitals, in nursing homes, on ships and planes, various forms of entertainment are provided regularly. Even in jails, the condemned are not deprived of entertainment in the form of books and hobbies. And in the Philippines especially, where the people—rich and poor—are described as among the happiest in the world, entertainment means big business.
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Show business in the Philippines is a huge and highly competitive industry. The players in it—the movie producers, television networks, publishing companies and individual entertainers and workers—all enjoy great financial rewards and are held in high esteem or are envied for the prominent lifestyles they tend to promote or showcase. Indeed, Philippine show business has weathered a great many storms in the nation’s history since the granting of its independence. Through the glory days of post-WWII prosperity and through the turmoil of political upheavals, and even through the long martial law years and other ups and downs, Philippine show business has remained busy and strong. This just goes to show yet again that people will always need to momentarily escape from harsh reality. There’s even a maxim that the tougher the times are, the greater will be the tendency for escapism.
During the post-WWII era and through to the 1960s, Philippine movie producers were already making great movies. For those sectors of society that claim refined taste, Nepomuceno Productions established itself as the leading light in the field. But the demand from the masses for easily digestible and lower-cost movie fare and slapstick comedy soon became stronger and more lucrative for producers. And so production houses churning out so-called “bakya” shows greatly outnumbered the serious filmmakers.
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Probably the greatest factor that helped build-up and shape Philippine show business is the same as in many other countries. The spread of radio and TV networks that provided news and entertainment gave rise to sponsorship opportunities for many large companies that wanted a powerful presence throughout the entire country. There have always been many of these corporations with big advertising budgets, and some small businesses with modest budgets, and as a result of the continuous and sustained exposure of their brands to the consuming public, they have become household words and their sales have grown steadily. Entertainers and other showbiz personalities are of course happy to endorse them for a fee—and the fee is never peanuts.
Even with the unfolding of the present global crisis, show business in the Philippines is showing no signs of slowing down. It won’t. Remember, show business thrives on harsh realities.
The Papaya Dance which was popularized by the “Pilipinas, Game KNB?”, game show hosted by Edu Manzano, was introduced to the American viewers in Good Morning America. They tagged Papaya Dance as the newest international dance craze after The Chicken Dance and Macarena. The Good Morning America hosts Diance Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion tried the simple steps in their March 21 episode.<br>
The acknowledgment is a bit late since it was a hit here last year. Edu Manzano was able to convince US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney to dance the Papaya with him on ABS-CBN’s morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.” The dance hit “Papaya” was first introduced in the country in the ‘70s which Edu revived by releasing a dance album last April 2007 and became a fad by August that a dance album titled “Edu Manzano: World’s Greatest Dance Steps” with “Papaya” as its carrier single was released.
After surviving misfortunes and heartbreaks, Marimar Aldama (Marian Rivera) and Sergio Santibañez (Dingdong Dantes) will finally tie the knot during the finale of Marimar this Friday, March 14. This ends of the eight-month-old TV series that topped No. 1 in the primetime and reached an all-time high of 49.5 percent rating according to Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM).
The wedding ceremony was shot in San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, last March 10. And a star-studded reception will be aired live from GMA Network’s Studio 3 tonight, March 14.
Last Sunday, in a TV special titled Marimar…Isang Pasasalamat we were able to witness the preparations for the grand wedding. Top designer Rajo Laurel made a fully-beaded silver satin gown of Marimar while Randy Ortiz designed the tuxedo worn by Segio. Marian is said to wear a necklace worth P2 million that is borrowed from Milady where their wedding rings also came from. The expenses of the wedding were reduced since many of the suppliers offered their services and products, but still a multi-million peso has been spent for wedding.
the wedding scene of Marimar
Included in the sponsors are GMA-7 senior vice-president for entertainment Wilma Galvante, Mother Lily Monteverde, MTRCB chairman Consoliza Laguardia, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, talent manager Douglas Quijano and beauty expert Ricky Reyes.
Dino Guevarra and Marky Cielo served as best men while LJ Reyes and Arci Muñoz as the bridesmaids although they are not included in the casts but they were personally requested by Marian. Manilyn Reynes, who played Corazon, was chosen to be maid of honor. Marimar’s daughter Cruzita (played by Chelsea Salcedo) was the flower girl.
Standing as secondary sponsors were Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Tim Yap, Sheena Halili, Arthur Solinap and Rufa Mae Quinto.
And real life sweethearts Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid will serenade the wedding.
Is Angelika (Katrina Halili) will be present also in the wedding? We will find out tonight as the Philippines’ version of Marimar bids goodbye in the primetime.
Kudos to the whole cast and crew of Marimar for bringing back the Mexican fever in the land with a twist.
After a numerous box-office hits, Vhong Navarro is back with another character alongside with his portrayal of Mr. Suave, Hesus of D Anothers, Agent X44, and Lastikman.
This time, Vhong marks his anticipated return to the big screen in Supah Papalicious as Adonis.
Directed by Gilbert Perez and written by Jullian Abuda under Star Cinema, Supah Papalicious isabout a man who has to win the heart of the kid of the woman he has fallen in love with.
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The comedian is teaming up with a superhero himself Super Inggo aka Makisig Morales and Valerie Concepcion that tries different route from hosting in Wowowee. Also to add spices in the movie are Pokwang, Empoy, Baron Geisler, Kitkat, Mura, Marvin Raymundo. Supah Papalicious opens in theaters nationwide starting March 22.
I saw the trailer and its a bit similar to Hollywood’s Mrs. Doubtfire , but im sure its pretty hilarious! See you in theaters
I got the shock of my life when Janina San Miguel merged as the Bb. Pilipinas World 2008 after the Question and Answer portion, the thought of she’s deserving to the title and to represent our country in the Miss World 2008 in Ukraine this October passed my mind and Im sure myriad of Filipino audience who witnessed the said event in the television or in Araneta Coliseum. But let’s not judge her just because of that, I hope and pray that she will improve in the coming months, Im sure she will undergo a rigid training for the upcoming pageant.
For the benefit of those who haven’t watch the show last Saturday, here it is and say your piece
Last Saturday, March 8 at the Araneta Coliseum held the Grand Coronation Night for the country’s most prestigious beauty pageant the Binibining Pilipinas 2008.
It was a memorable evening as 24 official candidates battled for the much-coveted titles in a Philippine festival-inspired production staged by GMA 7 with its main host Paolo Bediones, Charlene Gonzales-Mulach and Precious Lara Guigaman. Guest performers were the Whiplash Dancers, Paolo Paraiso, Alfred Vargas, Marco Alcaraz, Aljur Abrenica, and the Angelos who serenade the beautiful ladies.
Bb. Pilipinas 2008 Winners
After the battle in the Swimsuit, Long Gown, Question and Answer, merged the winners of the night. The Bb. Pilipinas International 2008 was bagged by Candidate number 2, 22 year-old, Miss Patricia Fernandez, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2008 is Candidate number 7, Ms. Jennifer Barrientos, 22 years old and Candidate number 15, 17 year-old Ms. Janina San Miguel who was a very surprised winner after the controversial Q&A portion. The three ladies will represent our country in their respective title for Miss International 2008 in Japan, Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam, and Miss World 2008 in Ukraine.
The runner’s up, 1st runner up Candidate number 8, 18 year-old Danielle Castaño and 2nd runner up Candidate number 18, 24 years old Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag.
Other candidates who won special awards included Miss Natasha: #2 Patricia Fernandez, Miss Natasha Poise & Grace, Miss Bacchus Energy Drink, Miss Ever Bilena, Miss Philippine Air Lines (PAL) and Miss Photogenic: #8 Danielle Castano, Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice: #20 Roxanne Tadique, Miss Talent: #24 Rizza Liz Catigan, #6 Evangeline Mae Castillo,Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown #15 Janina San Miguel
(From L-R): Bb. Pilipinas International 2008 Patricia Fernandez, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2008 Jennifer Barrientos, Bb. Pilipinas World 2008 Janina San Miguel
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