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| Korean actor Kim Ji Soo joins the cast of GMA Network's primetime action drama series Black Rider as Adrian Park. (Image Source: GMA Network/Instagram/Yassi Pressman) |
South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo recently made his Philippine debut as a cast member of GMA-7's hit primetime action drama series “Black Rider". Best known for his memorable and lovable roles in popular K-dramas such as “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” as the 14th Prince, “Strong Girl Bong-soon" and “My First First Love", Ji Soo portrays as Adrian Park, a half-Filipino, half-Korean professional killer who has showcased his impressive handgun skills in a scene alongside Yassi Pressman as Vanessa Romero as well as his acting prowess in a dramatic encounter with the series' antagonists led by Calvin Magallanes played by Jon Lucas.
Kim Ji Soo’s dedication to his craft is evident as he continues to improve his English and learn Filipino, immersing himself in his character and the local culture as soon as he lands here in the country. Ji Soo’s acting career in the Philippines is being spearheaded by Universal Records Philippines Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go in partnership with Korean-based talent management agency SHOW Co. Ltd. led by Geong Seong Han aka Tatang Robin. She expressed her enthusiasm for Ji Soo’s new venture, stating, "With the help of Tatang Robin and his company SHOW, we saw an opportunity for Kim Ji Soo to showcase his skills and reinvent himself here in the Philippines while honing his English. We seized the chance to cast him in GMA’s ‘Black Rider', seeing it as the perfect platform for his talents.”
Dy-Go also added that this collaboration marks a significant step in Ji Soo’s career, expanding his reach to the vibrant and dynamic Philippine entertainment industry. She shared, “The Philippines has a vibrant entertainment industry that appreciates diverse talent and fresh narratives, making Kim Ji Soo a great fit. We’re impressed with Ji Soo’s previous work and saw the potential for him to make a significant impact here.” Old and new fans are in for a treat and should watch out for more projects from Kim Ji Soo in the future.
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"A Quiet Place: Day One" Roars To Record-Breaking Franchise Best And 2nd Biggest Opening Weekend For 2024 In PH Cinemas
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"A Quiet Place: Day One" sets the biggest opening weekend in the history of the franchise with a global box-office gross of $98.5M. The film is also making noise locally as the 2nd biggest opening weekend in the Philippines for 2024. Set in one of the loudest cities on Earth, the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise takes audiences back to the day the world went quiet, putting the city of New York on a standstill against hostile creatures that attack anything that makes noise.
IGN praises A Quiet Place: Day One, as the best in the series, writing, “It’s impressive just how great A Quiet Place: Day One is. Not that the first two Quiet Place movies weren’t good – they’re both strong films in their own right. But this spinoff/prequel to those earlier films introduces new characters in a new setting that successfully elevates both the tension and the emotional impact of John Krasinski’s nearly dialogue-free horror films. The result is the series’ best movie to date.” The Guardian affirms the strength and impact of the film, lauding the cast and choice of setting, stating, "It could be the idea of setting the Quiet Place prequel in New York, one of the noisiest places on Earth. Or perhaps it’s because the intimate, taut horror premise of the first two pictures is beefed up with some robust city-smashing disaster movie muscle. Maybe it’s the casting of the always excellent Lupita Nyong’o in a textured and complex role – she plays Sam, a poet and a terminal cancer patient who just wants to live a little before she dies. All of this combines to ramp up the impact of A Quiet Place: Day One considerably, compared with its immediate predecessor.”
The Los Angeles Times notes the unique premise of the film, writing, “It’s a refreshing, near-radical concept to build a studio film around, and as Sam sets off, a tote bag on her arm and her black-and-white support cat Frodo beside her, you may be reminded of that other woman-and-feline survival story, Alien, stripped to the bone." Don’t miss out on the spine-tingling thrills as A Quiet Place: Day One is now showing in Philippine cinemas.
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ABS-CBN Global Asia Pacific Sees Tickets Selling Out For "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024" Stop In Singapore On November 2024
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The much-talked about "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024" will only make one Asian tour stop and the lucky destination is Singapore, the Lion City of the region. ABS-CBN Global Asia Pacific, in partnership with WEU Event Management Services and DVent Productions, is offering the Singapore-based fans of the most famous and successful Filipino rock band of all time a Thanksgiving treat this year when it brings the tour on November 23, 2024 (Saturday) to the Arena @ EXPO (Hall 7). Located at Singapore EXPO, the country's largest meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) venue, the Arena @ EXPO is a newly refurbished state-of-the-art concert venue whose cutting-edge technology and flexible design space provide the best concert experience for artists and audiences.
Tickets to this only Asian stop of the "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024" are already going fast and are projected to sell out very soon. "We had just announced the concert and we've already sold half of the venue capacity. There is no dilly-dallying for true Eraserheads fans. If they build it, they will come. So, we are reminding people that we do expect a packed house on November 23 and suggest you get your tickets now before they're completely gone," said ABS-CBN Global Limited's Asia Pacific Regional Marketing Head Raymund Romero. This comes as no surprise after the band's last concert in the Philippines, "Ang Huling El Bimbo Reunion Concert", in December 2022 – which drew a crowd of 75,000 and was livestreamed to a global audience by ABS-CBN's streaming platform iWantTFC – was honored with the Concert of the Year award at the 15th Philippine Movie Press Club's (PMPC) Star Awards for Music.
The Eraserheads is also coming off the heels of its successful North American tour in 2023. But for this world tour, the band is revamping its 2023 setlist to accommodate more of its underrated tracks as well as a few song covers. Expect "surprises" in every stop of the tour. Composed of Ely Buendia (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Marcus Adoro (lead guitar), Buddy Zabala (bass) and Raimund Marasigan (drums), the "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024" is expected to be the biggest Filipino concert in Singapore which has a population of around 200,000 Filipinos. Tickets for "Eraserheads Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2024" in Singapore are priced at SGD268 (Platinum), SGD208 (Gold), SGD158 (Silver) and SGD98 (Bronze) and are available at Ticketmaster Singapore site and Noble Life through +65 8923 9304. For updates, visit the TFC Asia Facebook page.
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Radyo 630 Anchors Bring Joy To The Public In "Nagkakaisa Sa Pagseserbisyo" Anniversary Event
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The anchors of DWPM Radyo 630 and Teleradyo Serbisyo gathered together to celebrate their first year on the airwaves by giving back to the outpouring support of their audiences with free service initiatives in the “Puntahan Ng Bayan: Nagkakaisa Sa Pagseserbisyo” anniversary event which happened last June 30, 2024 at Market! Market! Activity Center in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. Attendees got to bond with Radyo 630 news anchors and hosts including Alvin Elchico, Doris Bigornia, Winnie Cordero, Tony Velasquez, Peter Musngi, Migs Bustos, DJ Jhai Ho, Ahwel Paz, and more; plus, witnessed surprise performances from Kapamilya artists Angeline Quinto and Khimo Gumatay and laughs from comedian Pooh.
The anniversary event also featured various public service booths catered to the needs and well-being of the masses — setting up one-stop government agency stalls from PhilHealth, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Social Security System (SSS), PAG-IBIG, and TESDA alongside free booths for medical check-ups, legal services, psychic reading, quick repairs, haircuts, and food stations, among others. Media Serbisyo Production Corporation (MSPC) President Marah Capuyan thanked its avid listeners and viewers nationwide for supporting Radyo 630/Teleradyo Serbisyo’s programs and its cause of delivering timely news and information that matter. As Radyo 630 and Teleradyo Serbisyo mark their first year, Marah reiterated their cause as the “Puntahan ng Bayan” station and striving to serve its constituents better. “We will continue to do better sa ating mga Ka-Serbisyo na patuloy nakikinig sa Radyo 630 at Teleradyo Serbisyo,” Marah said in an interview on “TV Patrol.”
Prior to the grand anniversary affair, Radyo 630 and Teleradyo Serbisyo held various public service efforts leading towards its culminating event, from its Mother's Day initiative, Kumustahan ng Bayan, and 5-Day Rekorida, which featured educational discussions on timely topics and engaging activities. As Radyo 630 and Teleradyo Serbisyo mark their first year on the airwaves, avid listeners and viewers alike can continue to tune in to their line-up of shows, from news and public service to lifestyle programs. Audiences can get their daily news on “Radyo 630 Balita,” “Gising Pilipinas,” “Teleradyo Serbisyo Balita,” “Headline Ngayon,” “TV Patrol,” and more; plus commentaries, advice, and public service in “Kabayan", "Balitaktakan", “Tatak Serbisyo,” “Si Tyang Amy Po Ito", Hello Attorney", “Win Today,” “Ligtas Pilipinas".and “Anong Take Mo?” among others. Listen to Radyo 630 on AM radio via its 630 kHz frequency or watch Teleradyo Serbisyo via free and cable TV plus online via its official YouTube channel and iWantTFC.
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"Family Feud" Set To Give Away Over Php2M Every Week In All-New "Guess To Win" Promo
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Home viewers of “Family Feud” are in for a treat this July with #HulyoFUNalo, a month of leveled-up entertainment and overflowing blessings! Avid viewers of GMA Network’s award-winning pre-primetime game show will not be the only ones to have a chance of winning in the all-new “Guess to Win” promo, but also the loyal viewers of the the Kapuso network's entire Afternoon Prime block. As “Family Feud” host and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes would say, “uulan ng saya at babaha ng papremyo” this July.
Five “Guess to Win” promo questions will be shown during the commercial breaks of “Abot Kamay Na Pangarap", “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law", "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda", “Voltes V: Legacy" and “Eclipse of the Heart". Viewers can submit their entries as soon as these questions flash on their screen. Two additional questions will be asked during the episode of “Family Feud". Participants may send their answers to the official promo website at www.gmanetwork.com/FamilyFeudGuessToWin. What makes this promo more exciting is the daily announcement of winners. Previously, viewers must wait for a week before knowing if they’ve won. This time, the names of daily winners of Php20,000 each will be announced on “Family Feud” on the same day. Participating viewers must be Filipino residents, aged 18 years old and above, and must have at least one government-issued ID, a verified email address, and a valid mobile number. Only participants residing inside the country are allowed to join.
The promo runs until August 2, 2024. For more details about the promo mechanics, visit www.gmanetwork.com/FamilyFeudGuessToWin. It’s #HulyoFUNalo indeed on “Family Feud” as more than 2 million pesos (Php2M) will be given away every week as ll winning teams for the week receive Php1.25M; Php700,000 to loyal viewers via the “Guess to Win” promo, and Php100,000 to the chosen charities of the winners. Don’t miss out on the fun, excitement, and cash prizes on “Family Feud", Mondays to Fridays at 5:40 pm before 24 Oras on GMA-7, Kapuso Stream on GMA Network's official YouTube channel and Family Feud Philippines' official YouTube channel. Viewers outside the Philippines can catch "Family Feud" on GMA Pinoy TV.
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"Can't Buy Me Love", "Linlang" Now Available In The US And Canada On YouTube
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Kapamilyas in the United States and Canada can now enjoy binge-watching their favorite shows as “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Linlang” are now streaming on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel. The ‘kilig’ and ‘gigil’ fever that Kapamilyas rave about in the two hit series makes its way to North America for free for the first time where viewers can enjoy on-demand access of its full episodes.
“Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Linlang” captivated audiences as they recently concluded their successful airing on local primetime and made waves online for their intriguing plots and viral scenes. In the romantic-comedy series “Can’t Buy Me Love”, the phenomenal Gen Z superstars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano play characters that get entangled in a complicated romantic relationship that all started with a kidnap-for-ransom situation. On the other hand, “Linlang" starring JM De Guzman, Paulo Avelino, and Kim Chiu tells a twisted story of revenge and infidelity about a washed-up boxer uncovering his wife’s affair with his own brother.
ABS-CBN, the leading content provider in the Philippines, continues to make its programs available in various countries via YouTube as part of the company’s commitment to stay connected to more audiences around the world. Enjoy watching “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Linlang” in the United States and Canada on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel, the number one YouTube channel in Southeast Asia with over 48 million subscribers.
