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| Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards and new Kapuso leading lady are set to topbill the upcoming Philippine adaptation of the hit South Korean drama series Start-Up produced by GMA Network. (Image Source: GMA Network) |
GMA Network is bringing the romance and all the drama involved in business in its local adaptation of the hit 2020 South Korean series "Start-Up." In partnership with leading entertainment company CJ ENM, the largest broadcasting company and most watched television station in the Philippines is raising the entertainment bar once more and is set to begin the lock in taping for the remake next month.
Senior Vice President for GMA Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable is very excited to co-produce the local version with CJ ENM since this will be another milestone for GMA. "This is one of my favorite K-dramas because of its inspiring story about reaching for one's dreams, with all the engaging story elements about love -- romantic love, filial love, love between friends, set against a modern backdrop which I am sure our audience will find very interesting. What makes this even more exciting is the Filipino cast that we have put together to bring the characters of Start-Up closer to the Filipino audience." CJ ENM Global Content Sales Director Sebastian Kim stated, "GMA has always been a great partner, and it is great to see them remaking one of my favorite series in the Philippines. Starting with 'Start-Up,' which has a well established storyline and unique characters, we are willing to actively carry out more adaptations of dramas with GMA in the future for the fans in Philippines."
The Kapuso Station acquired the exclusive rights to produce the remake and is set to air the exciting drama on Philippine television this year. As announced on GMA Network's flagship primetime newscast 24 Oras aired on March 4, 2022, leading the cast of the Philippine adaptation are Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards and new Kapuso leading lady and seasoned actress Bea Alonzo on their first highly-anticipated pairing on television. Created and produced by Studio Dragon, "Start-Up" delves into one of the world's most advanced tech sectors and gives a glimpse into the struggles and challenges one goes through in order to build a successful business from ground up. Starring Korean celebrities Bae Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Seon Ho and Kang Han Na, the series takes place in the fictional Sandbox Company where the journey of these young entrepreneurs, all eager to start their own businesses, begins.
"Start-Up" not only became a massive hit in Korea, but it also took other Asian countries by storm and was one of the most talked about series in the country last 2020. The series' Chief Producer Ryu Sang Won said, "With its sincere story about growth and passion, Start-Up has been loved by many fans not only here in South Korea, but also across the globe. I wish all the best for the successful adaptation of the drama in Philippines."
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SKY Brings Pinoy Audiences "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty On HBO And HBO GO
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It's showtime for Pinoy hoops fans, especially Lakers supporters, as SKY brings HBO's newest sports drama series chronicling one of the world's most popular basketball teams in "Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty" which premiered on March 7, 2022 and airing every Monday at 9:00 am, same time as the US, exclusively on HBO and available for streaming on HBO GO.
Based on the book "Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s" by New York bestselling author Jeff Pearlman, the ten-episode HBO Original series executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Adam McKay depicts the iconic rise of the Los Angeles Lakers as the most dominant and revered basketball dynasty in the '80s. Relive how American business mogul Jerry Buss, portrayed by actor-comedian John C. Reilly, helped steer the franchise to basketball greatness, winning title-after-title during the team's historic Showtime era with the help of head coach Pat Riley (Adrien Brody), superstar big man Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Solomon Hughes), and the charismatic floor general Earvin "Magic" Johnson (Quincy Isaiah).
In addition to their on-court success, follow the team's off-court drama that made headlines and defined their legacy throughout the years. Also starring in this star-studded HBO Original are Jason Clarke, Norm Nixon, Sally Field, Hadley Robinson, Jason Segel, Gabby Hoffman, Rob Morgan, Tamera Tomakili, Michael Chiklis, Sean Patrick Small, and more. Relish some of basketball history's greatest years and stars in "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" on HBO via SKYcable (SD channel 54 and HD channel 168 in Mega Manila and SD channel 402 and HD channel 710 in regional areas). Fans can also stream the series on-demand on HBO GO, also available via SKY subscription for as low as Php99 a month. Existing SKYcable subscribers with an HBO PAK subscription can automatically enjoy HBO GO at no extra cost. To learn more on how to avail, visit mysky.com.ph/hbogo.
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DonBelle, Vice Ganda, Kim, Jodi Win In 7th Push Awards
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Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Vice Ganda, Kim Chiu, and Jodi Sta. Maria are among the top online Filipino personalities and digital stars that were recognized in the 7th Push Awards held virtually last March 4, 2022. Fandoms went all-out in their support for their favorite idols during the voting period (January 31 to February 27) for seven categories on push.abs-cbn.com/vote. Being truly digital, Push Awards is also awarding for the first time its winners with unique and special digital trophies in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens.
Fans of Donny and Belle continue to show their support as DonBelle won the Push Popular Love Team of the Year. Vice Ganda and Kim Chiu, meanwhile, were hailed as Push Social Media Personality of the Year and Push Content Creator of the Year, respectively, for spreading good vibes and positivity on social media. Jodi Sta. Maria was honored for the Push Favorite Onscreen Performance of 2021 for her portrayal of Marissa in “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” while breakout P-pop group BGYO was recognized as the Push Music Personality of the Year for bringing entertainment to their fans with their inspiring music and performances.
For the Push Inspiration Award 2021, the only category which isn't fan-voted, Push management selected Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for bringing pride and honor to the country as the first ever Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal. Meanwhile, Anne Curtis, whose stories about motherhood inspire netizens, bested Elisse Joson, Janella Salvador, Andi Eigenmann, and Dimples Romana as the Push Celebrity Mom of the Year, while online sensation Esnyr Ranollo won in the Push Trending TikToker of 2021 category.
The 7th Push Awards aims to honor the biggest stars and online personalities and to empower and engage fans through active digital participation. It is one of the digital initiatives of ABS-CBN as it rapidly transitions into an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties. Get your daily dose of entertainment news, information, and trivia from PUSH.com.ph.
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SKY Brings 24/7 Customer Service Messaging Platform KYLA To Viber
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SKY brings its round-the-clock messaging platform, KYLA, to Viber to reach and serve more of its valued subscribers and address their concerns more easily and quickly. To access KYLA via Viber, go to mysky.com.ph/kylaofsky which will redirect you to open the KYLA of SKY chat on Viber. When you click "Get Started," the integrated KYLA menu will appear with category queries on SKY products, MySKY account, help with service matters, bills and payments, SKY Zone office locator, and the most recent updates on SKY offerings. Users can begin conversing with KYLA for their specific issues by selecting any of the subcategories listed, with the option to discuss their complex concerns with a live agent.
Aside from selecting from the carousel and sub categories, users may also type in their needs or questions in English to start their conversation with KYLA. The online customer touchpoint, which was first made available on the company's official website (mysky.com.ph) and Facebook page (fb.com/myskyupdates), provides a convenient and efficient customer interface for both existing and potential SKY subscribers using their computers, smartphones, and other devices. KYLA allows SKYcable and SKY Fiber users to do self-help on basic service-related concerns by guiding them to available resources or transferring them to converse with live agents for more complex matters, contributing to faster response times to customer queries.
KYLA is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on SKY's official website and Facebook page. Visitors to mysky.com.ph should click on the "Message Us" icon, while Facebook users can send a message through the page's "Message" button or go to m.me/myskyupdates to get started.
