Vilma Santos is Main Feature of TV5′s ‘Anggulo’ this Wednesday

Renowned actress-politician Vilma Santos-Recto is the main feature on Anggulo as she shares different facets of her life this Wednesday (October 5) on TV5 and Aksyon TV.

From Ate Vi’s very first acting award for Trudis Liit at the age of 9 to her unrivalled stature as the Star for All Seasons, Anggulo traces roots of the legendary actress who has starred in nearly 200 movies, and bagged almost a hundred acting awards. Undoubtedly every actor’s dream screen partner, every actress’ dream co-star, every director’s dream talent, and every producer’s dream box-office star, Ate Vi sustained a five-decade showbiz career, capturing both movie and television audiences.

Beyond the silver screen and boob tube, Ate Vi has extended her personal devotion to the province of Batangas for 13 years now. Being married to congressman-turned-senator Ralph Recto, Vilma shifted gears to governance and public service. She says her priority now is Batangas, where she serves as a second termer governor.

Meanwhile, at home, Ate Vi takes on her real-life role as a mom to actor-TV host Luis Manzano and teenage student Ryan Recto. She makes sure she and husband Ralph spend time together with their kids on weekends. Luis says he’s lucky to have a simple and cool mom, who’s easy to please and fun to be with. Ryan says he has an intelligent and kind mother. On top of it all, Senator Ralph could not imagine being with another woman but Vilma, whom he describes as very nice and beautiful.

NEWS5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes and her hardworking reporters Jove Francisco, Ina Zara and Maricel Halili look into the different angles in Vilma Santos-Recto’s life on Anggulo (One Face. Different Views. One Story) this Wednesday after AKSYON JournalisMO on TV5 – aired earlier on Aksyon TV at 8:30pm (Channel 41 in Mega Manila, Channel 29 in Metro Cebu and Davao, Channel 1 on Cignal Digital TV and Channel 59 on Sky Cable).

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Erik Santos Releases New Album ‘Awit Para Sa ‘Yo’

Ultimate Serenader Erik Santos sings the music of our lives in his new album.

From the platinum recording artist who brought us his soulful rendition of the OPM classics “My Bukas Pa” and “Lupa” comes another theme song that will surely serenade our human souls, a Basil Valdez original, entitled “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” which will be used in the upcoming teleserye of ABS-CBN starring Gretchen Barretto, Angelica Panganiban, KC Concepcion and Derek Ramsay.

Proven his charm in singing the theme songs of top-rating TV series and blockbuster movies like “I’ll Never Go” for the Star Cinema movie “One More Chance”, the “Prince of Pop” is now set to sing the songs of our lives being launched by Star Records as “The Ultimate Serenader” with his new album entitled “Awit Para Sa ‘Yo.” The album consists of fourteen (14) tracks including nine (9) original and five (5) cover songs, all are OPM love songs composed by renowned composers in the local music scene.

Track list includes: his version of the hit song “’Di Lang Ikaw” (composed by Aiza Seguerra and written and sung by Juris Fernandez) – theme song for “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas”; his powerful interpretation of “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” (composed by George Canseco); “Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka” (from the composer of the hit song “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana,” Soc Villanueva); “Sa Iyong Paglisan” (composed by Arnold Reyes); “If You Have To”

(composed by Jude Gitamondoc);“Langit” (from the composer of the hit song “Pagbigyang Muli,” Jonathan Manalo); “Kailan Ka Magiging Akin” (from the ultimate singer-songwriter, Mr. Ogie Alcasid); “’Di Na Magbabago” (composed by Christian Martinez); “Sana Ikaw” (a Piolo Pascual original, composed by Lucien Letaba and Rommel Tuico) – sub theme for “Guns and Roses”; “Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin” (composed by Mr. Gary Valenciano and written by Erik Santos); “Paminsan-minsan” (composed by Aaron Paul Del Rosario) and his unique rendition of “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka” (a Regine Velasquez original, composed by Mr. Ogie Alcasid).

The carrier single “Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka” chosen by Erik’s fans through online polling is now airing on your favorite radio stations nationwide. The album is set to be released this August 2011. Erik will also have celebrity voice clinics via Center for Pop Music Philippines this September and October 2011.

Grab your own copy of Erik Santos’ “Awit Para Sa ‘Yo” under Star Records on your favorite record bars nationwide. The songs can also be downloaded online via www.starrecords.ph.A

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Kim Chiu to Star with Vilma Santos in the Horror Movie ‘The Healing’

Kim Chiu is set to work with the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos in the upcoming Star Cinema horror movie “The Healing.”

“The Healing” is the working title of Gov. Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu starrer to be helmed by Chito Roño. It’s a horror film about Filipinos strong belief in the power of alternative medicine like albularyos (Village Healer), Shamans, and mambabarang (witches).

In an interview by Showbiz News Ngayon, Vilma Santos whose last movie was “In My Life” in 2009 said she accepted the role for “The Healing” because she finds the concept fresh and something that she hasn’t done before.

“I find this something new, unang una sa story. First time akong gagawa nito plus the fact na I will be doing a movie with Kim Chiu. Definitely that is something very important. At this point in time, what is important is chemistry plus a good project, a good director,” she said.

Kim Chiu, on the other hand, is excited to star with the iconic actress.

“Masaya ako and excited ako. Something new din for me to do a horror movie under Star Cinema and to work with Governor Vilma Santos,” she told SNN.

“The Healing” is scheduled to be released on the first quarter of 2012 by Star Cinema.

According to reports, the film was supposed to be a Vilma Santos and Sharon Cuneta starrer but the Megastar was later replaced by Kim Chiu that’s why a little adjustment has been made in the story of the film.

Sharon had to decline the role because her schedule will not meet the timetable for the filming of “The Healing.” She has a daily show “The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition” and she’s also about to film her grand reunion movie with Gabby Concepcion and probably with their daughter KC Concepcion also.

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Coco Martin will be the Leading Man of Judy Ann Santos in Upcoming Movie

Coco Martin hits another milestone in his career. He will share topbilling in an upcoming movie with no less than Ms. Judy Ann Santos.

From indie films to mainstream showbiz, Coco Martin has surely come a long way. His primetime starrer “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” has been successful on its entire run with regards to TV ratings and reviews from critics.

Now that the drama series is about to air its final episode this Friday, Coco Martin is prepping up with a movie project that will star him with no less than the young superstar Judy Ann Santos.

However, this is not the first time that he will work with the Pinoy Junior MasterChef host. In 2001, Coco had a minor role in Judy Ann’s movie “Luv Txt” and he admired the actress ever since. Now he could not believe that he’s going to share topbilling with one of the most formidable stars of today.

“Bata pa lang ako pinapanood ko na si Ms Judy Ann… in ‘Esperanza,’ ‘Kristala,” he said.

The upcoming movie will also reunite Coco with his “Sebis” co-star Ms. Gina Pareño and “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” co-star Maja Salvador.

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