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ABS-CBN Corporation, the premiere media and entertainment company in the Philippines and the country’s leading content provider, bagged 16 national honors at the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) which will be representing the Filipino nation in the regional awards in Singapore on December 8, 2022. The 16 programs and personalities of ABS-CBN will be up against national winners from other countries in the Asia Pacific region including current Best Entertainment Host Vice Ganda who is nominated again in the same category.
“The Broken Marriage Vow” claimed six national winner titles with Jodi Sta. Maria as the national winner for Best Leading Actress and Zaijan Jaranilla as the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The hit series was also named national winner for Best Adaptation of An Existing Format, Best Promo or Trailer, Best Editing (Rommel Malimban), and Best Theme Song or Title Theme (“Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” by Morissette). “It’s Showtime” also clinched the Best General Entertainment, Game, or Quiz Programme and Best Direction (Jon Moll). Four ABS-CBN programs also won in their respective categories including “KBYN: Kaagapay ng Bayan” (Best Current Affairs Programme or Series); “ASAP Natin ‘To” (Best Music or Dance Programme); “Maalaala Mo Kaya - Beauty Behind Bars Episode” (Best Single Drama or Telemovie/Anthology Episode); and Metro Channel’s “The Crawl Singapore” (Best Lifestyle Programme).
Kapamilya artists also emerged at the top as they clinched their national winner titles including “Viral Scandal’s” Dimples Romana (Best Actress in a Supporting Role) and “My Papa Pi’s” Pepe Herrera (Best Comedy Performance). Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Film’s “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon ("Whether The Weather Is Fine") took the award for Best Feature Film.
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ABS-CBN News Chief Ging Reyes Is WAN-IFRA's 2022 Southeast Asia Laureate For Women In News Editorial Leadership
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ABS-CBN News Chief Regina “Ging” Reyes has been recognized for her outstanding work as a news leader by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) during the 2022 World News Media Congress in Zaragoza, Spain. Ging was named as the 2022 Southeast Asia Laureate for Women in News Editorial Leadership, which recognizes “the exemplary contribution of a leader to her newsroom, and under her leadership, her media organization’s contribution to society.”
In her acceptance speech, Ging paid tribute to her colleagues in ABS-CBN News and highlighted the importance of press freedom. “I am deeply moved and humbled to receive this recognition on behalf of my entire news team, especially the women in our newsroom and in the field. They are at the forefront of our battle to defend media freedom in our country and preserve the values of our profession. And I am only here because of their collective hard work and sacrifice,” she said.
Ging is the longest-serving news chief of ABS-CBN News. Before holding the post, she served as the company's North America Bureau chief from 2022 until 2010. She started her career in ABS-CBN as a production assistant and climbed the ranks, eventually becoming the executive producer of "The World Tonight," the country's longest running newscast. Under Ging’s leadership, ABS-CBN News shifted to digital and it began its multiplatform reporting. She also mentored many news producers and journalists. WAN-IFRA names one exceptional editorial leader from Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Arab Region annually. It aims to uphold the rights of journalists worldwide. WAN-IFRA members come from different news organizations from 120 countries.
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Global Girl Group LAPILLUS Stuns In First-Ever Digital Magazine Cover Via Metro.Style
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Metro.Style is "burning with love" for LAPILLUS. The members of this global girl group 一 Shana, Yue, Chanty, Bessie, Seowon, and Haeun 一 are on fire, as they "hit ya" with their sultry and edgy visuals on the top fashion and lifestyle platform's digital cover. Fresh from their successful two-week "HIT YA Pilipinas: Lapillus In Manila" tour, MLD Entertainment's fast-rising rookie K-Pop girl group made a comeback via their first mini album “GIRL’s Round Part. 1" featuring the title track "GRATATA". This milestone comes just a few months after they debuted in the music scene with the buzzworthy digital single "HIT YA" last June.
With their accomplishments thus far, the future proves to be bright for this group, as they lift their fans' spirit through their music. But not only are the girls of LAPILLUS talented, they serve visuals, too, as seen in this exclusive Metro.Style editorial that marks their first-ever digital magazine cover feature. For this photo shoot, they wore ensembles by Filipino fashion designers and brands. This cover was photographed by Ria Regino, with creative direction by Chookie Cruz. The shoot was executed under the supervision of Metro editors Geolette Esguerra, Kate Paras-Santiago, and Grace Libero-Cruz, with the help of managing editor Red Dimaandal. Lapillus’ glam team was composed of makeup artist Yuna Choi, hair stylist Kyounghwa Woo, and fashion stylist Yezi Kim. The styling team of Myrrh Lao To 一 which includes Mack Bersalona, Josh Galang, and Mai Chua 一 put together the wardrobe. CJ Reyes and Bria Cardenas were in charge of the video executions while writers Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso and Mariel Abanes did the interviews. The shoot was held at Collab in Sheraton Manila.
For more exclusive articles, visit Metro.Style. Follow Metro.Style - @metrodotstyle on IG and Twitter, and /metrodotstyle on Facebook, as well as Metro Magazine - @metromagph on IG and Twitter and /Metro.Magazine on Facebook.
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ABS-CBN Brings More Filipino Lifestyle Content To Asia Through Partnership With Warner Bros. Discovery
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ABS-CBN Corporation, the premiere media and entertainment company in the Philippines and the country’s leading content provider, showcases the wonders of Filipino sceneries and diverse culture to more foreign audiences in Asia as it brings its array of lifestyle programs, courtesy of Metro Channel, via international cable channels Discovery Asia and Asian Food Network. In a new content deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, ABS-CBN is bringing some of its Metro Channel-branded lifestyle shows to more Asian audiences in Central and Southeast Asia.
Among the shows to be featured is Metro Channel's "Beached", a travel show hosted by fitspiration icons Marc Nelson and Maggie Wilson as they tour the most scenic beaches and island resorts in the Philippines and around the world, with its first season to make its airing on Discovery Asia starting October 27. Meanwhile, international viewers are also in for a treat with the most scrumptious global eats in the National Winner for Best Lifestyle Program at the 2022 Asian Academy Awards, "The Crawl", featuring various local restaurateurs and Pinoy celebrities, beginning November 9; and the search for the best Philippine cuisine plus other worldwide gastronomic treats, hosted by internationally renowned Filipino chef Sandy Daza, in "Foodprints" starting December 14 on the Asian Food Network. In addition to linear broadcast, audiences can also enjoy these titles on streaming platform discovery+, available for iOS and Android devices. Pinoy viewers can continue to watch these premium lifestyle shows on Metro Channel, available on SKYcable SD channel 52 and HD channel 174, Cignal channel 69 and GSAT channel 70.
ABS-CBN continues making waves in global content distribution by bringing world-class Filipino content of all genres to foreign audiences in over 50 territories worldwide, selling over 50,000 hours of content. Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to adding to its line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures. Visit its website http://internationalsales.abs-cbn.com for more details on ABS-CBN International Distribution.
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Darna, Captain Barbell And Lastikman Bring Fun Adventures Daily In "Hero City Kids Force"
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Kids are in for a fun-filled super adventure while learning Filipino values with their favorite superheroes as the Kapamilya kiddie animated series "Hero City Kids Force" featuring Mars Ravelo's Darna, Captain Barbell, and Lastikman airs daily on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live.
First streamed on iWantTFC in November 2021, the Tagalog animated series brings viewers the action-packed adventures of 'The McCoolits' Maya, Andres, and Nono, with their lovable guardian Tita Joyce and the adorable robot Georgie, while inspiring children to be heroes in their own way through acts of kindness, generosity, and respect. Teaming up with them are the beloved Pinoy superheroes Darna, Captain Barbell, and Lastikman in their mission to protect Hero City from the evil wrongdoings of Dr. Sternberg and his sidekick Cyborgana. The new superhero crew will also teach kids valuable lessons in friendship, cleanliness, humility, eating a well-balanced diet, and more.
Join the McCoolits and the rest of your favorite superheroes in "Hero City Kids Force" every Monday to Sunday before TV Patrol on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live with next-day morning replays at 9:00 am. Kids can also watch its English-dubbed episodes on-demand on YeY's YouTube channel (youtube.com/YeyChannel) uploaded beginning at the end of October. Apart from "Hero City Kids Force", kids can look forward to more fun superhero action on YeY's Youtube Channel with YeY Superview — streaming all episodes featuring the adventures of Mars Ravelo's Kapitan Boom, Tiny Tony, Dragonna, Varga, Flash Bomba and Lastikman.
For more exciting content and updates on its shows, events, and promos, parents can follow YeY on Facebook (fb.com/yeychannel), Instagram (@yeychannel), TikTok (@yey.channel), and YouTube accounts. Kids can also catch YeY shows on ABS-CBN Entertainment's Just Love Kids website at ent.abs-cbn.com/justlovekids.
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FITE To Deliver COVID-Delayed Rugby League World Cup To Larger Global Audience
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The Rugby League World Cup's COVID-delayed 2021 event will be seen by more people around the world via FITE than any other platform, thanks to Integrated Sports Media (ISM) and RDA Sports Media Rights and their trust in FITE to handle largest share of the globe. The pinnacle event of the Rugby League, globally contested every four years, and RLWC 2021 will be a breakthrough moment in the tournament's history with the men's, women's and wheelchair competitions being staged together for the first time.
FITE will present the men's, women's and wheelchair events live in the United States and more territories on more continents than any other carrier or platform. Numerous bundles are available including pay-per-view (PPV) bundles and via the FITE+ subscription service and the matches will be played between October 15th and November 19th in 21 locations across the United Kingdom. The largest digital sports and entertainment platform in the world, FITE, owned by Triller, is known for presenting the most important boxing, professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) events. The company presents over 1,000 events per year to its 6 million+ subscribers globally.
"We're proud that FITE has risen above the sports media scrum and won the largest amount of territories for this major COVID-delayed event. The Rugby League World Cup has recognized our reach and reliability in trusting us to deliver this to fans worldwide. This marks FITE's first major move beyond its core in combat sports — even though Rugby is certainly full contact enough to keep our longtime viewers very, very happy," said FITE Chief Operating Officer Michael Weber. RLWC is being distributed in North American and internationally by Integrated Sports Media, via an agreement with RDA, the global media rights distributor of RLWC 2021. ISM President Doug Jacobs said, "Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and we're thrilled to be distributing Rugby League World Cup 2021 to American and international fans. Elite teams and rugby players will be in action throughout the men's and women's tournaments."
