Bonggang bongga ang pagtatanghal ng ASAP noong Linggo lalo ang makulay na opening number ng mga ASAP Kapamilya stars. Sinimulan ang pagtatanghal ng mga dragon dances. Sinundan ito ng opening song number ng dalawang heartthrobs ng Kapamilya na sina Piolo Pascual at Sam Milby kasama sina Xian Lim, Enchong Dee at Enrique Gil.

Tilian naman ang mga tao nang lumabas si Cristine Reyes suot ang isang sexy red Chinese dress with matching hairdress. Nakasakay siya sa isang Chinese cart na bitbit ng kanyang boyfriend na si Rayver Cruz na nakasuot din ng Chinese wardrobe. Sinundan sila ng mga masiglang awit nina Yeng Constantino, Iya Villania, Angeline Quinto, Nikki Gil at Karylle na pawang nakasuot din ng red dresses na may Chinese-inspired head dresses. Muling nagtilian ang mga libu libong manonood nang lumabas sa stage sina Kim Chiu, Empress at Julia Montes na sumayaw hawak-hawak ang kani-kanilang swords.

Di nagpatalo sa pagbirit ang tatlong ASAP Champions na sina Christian Bautista, Erik Santos at Jed Madela na nagpatalbugan sa pagkanta. Todo bigay naman sa pagsayaw ang dalawa sa prince at princess ng dance floor na sina Maja Salvador at John Prats. Kung lahat ay nakapula, lumabas naman ng stage na naka blue Chinese dress with blue hairdress ang Princess Pop Star na si Sarah Geronimo bilang pagtatapos sa kanilang opening number.

Matapos ang kanilang opening number ay bumaba ang mga ASAP stars sa mga fans para makipag kamay bilang pasasalamat sa pagdalo sa nasabing selebrasyon.

Bumirit rin ang champion ng Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1 na si Yeng Constantino at ang dalawang Grand Champions ng Pilipinas Got Talent na sina Jovit Baldivino at Marcelito Pomoy. Kabilang sa programa ng ASAP 2012 noong Linggo ay ang presentasyon ng mga cast members ng mga bagong teleserye ng ABS-CBN tulad ng Mundo Man Ay Magunaw, Precious Heart Romances, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin, at E-Boy.

Nag promote din sina Maja Salvador at Matteo Guidicelli kasama si Xian Lim para kanilang pelikulang #MyCactusHeart. Present din apat na child wonder na bida sa Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig, na sina Xyriel Manabat, Zaijian Jaranilla, Mutya Orquia at Louise Abuel, para sa pagtatapos ng kanilang telserye. Isa rin sa mga highlilghts ng program ay ang dance number nina KC Concepcion at Cristine Reyes kasama sina Enchong Dee at Enrique Gil.

Bagamat mainit dahil sa tindi nang sikat ng araw ng hapon na iyon ay umuwi namang masaya ang mga fans dahil nakita nila ng live ang kanilang mga paboritong ASAP Kapamilya stars.

Noong 8 p.m. naman ay ipinagdiwang din sa parehong venue ang Chinese New Year Countdown kasama ang Kapamilya stars sa pangunguna ni Ms. Kris Aquino. Nang gabing iyon ay nag interview si Kris ng isang feng shui expert upang gabayan ang mga tao para sa 2012 na tinanghal na Year of the Water Dragon.

Source: PEP

ENCHONG DEE

Like Erich, Enchong is very happy with the high-ratings of “Maria la Del Barrio” and he will also start filming the movie, “The Reunion,” under Star Cinema with Xian Lim, Megan Young, Enrique Gil and Julia Montes. Enchong admits that this 2012 he is ready to tackle mature characters on screen and do sexy roles. His 2012 endorsements include Jollibee, Convergys, Coke, Bench clothing, Nutrilite/Amway, Technopack and GAOC.

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Enchong further shared that he’s good friends with Coco since they previously worked together in the movie Sa ‘yo Lamang. “Nung nagkatrabaho kami sa Sa ’yo Lamang, sabi niya sa akin, ‘Basta kung may gusto kang gawing indie film, sabihin mo lang, tutulungan kita, bibigyan kita ng advice kung okay ba.’ He’s like an older brother to me.” When told that Coco was once romantically linked with Julia, he simply replied, “Single naman siya, bakit hindi ‘di ba?”

Nevertheless, Enchong defended Julia from people who don’t approve of her pursuing a mature role at her young age. “Hindi naman siya daring. Kasi yung mentality sa daring bastos agad. Kumbaga, daring in a way na more than her age yung role. Ang masasabi ko lang kay Julia, congratulations, kasi yung ibang artista nahihirapan makawala from being a teenybopper, pero siya ngayon nag-level up na talaga sa Walang Hanggan.”

Source: Push

Source: Philippine Star

“Gusto kung sa gusto. Naunahan lang ako ni Anne [Curtis], eh,” the 22-year-old star told PEP in jest about being a singer

“Kahit naman sinong Filipino, bigyan mo ng videoke diyan, uubusin ‘yung limang piso sa wallet nila para lang makakanta nang makakanta.

“At isa ako dun!” he confessed.

Enchong revealed that he’s been wanting to flex his singing muscles for the longest time. Fortunately, the “Maria la del Barrio” star’s next movie project will not only require him to act but to hit some notes as well, which would enable him to tap on this “hidden talent” of his.

Meanwhile, Dee confessed that—as blind items noted—he and onscreen partner Erich Gonzales often encounter sporadic “tampuhans” on the set of their series. However, amid this issue, Dee underscored that these are only minor disagreements that “add spice” to their love team.

“Kumbaga, kahit naman siguro magkakapatid, nagkakaroon ng tampuhan.

“And I can say na magiging mas makulay ‘yung relationship namin ni Erich. Kasi nga, may sweet part, may bitter part, mayroong funny part… Kumbaga, kumpleto kami,” explained Dee. “Napagdadaanan na namin ang lahat.”

In the same way that his onscreen love team has been “colorful,” Dee’s off cam love life could very well be described as equally vibrant. In his previous interviews, Dee’s been forthright in admitting his admiration for actress Julia Montes. As a matter of fact, there were even rumors that they’re already an official couple but they’ve been keeping it under wraps—something they neither confirm nor deny.

Now that Montes is being paired with multi-awarded actor Coco Martin in the new Kapamilya soap “Walang Hanggan,” Dee was asked by PEP if he’s jealous of their budding tandem.

“Selos? No, I’m really happy for them,” said Dee.

He even added that Martin is like an “older brother,” which somehow renders the idea of being jealous “invalid.”

“Magkaibigan kami ni Coco, nagkatrabaho kami sa ‘Sa ‘Yo Lamang.’

“Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Kung may gusto kang gawing indie, tanungin mo lang ako. Tutulungan kita. Bibigyan kita ng advice kung okay ba, kung anong kuwento,”’ recounted Dee.

If there’s anything that Dee feels for Montes’ and Martin’s pairing, it’s “happiness” because their project will allow Montes to finally take on a mature role; while Martin will get the chance to do a love story, something he has been hoping to do for some time now.

Source: Manila Bulletin

Ang tinutukoy raw sa blind item ay sina Enchong Dee at Erich Gonzales.

Magkasama ang dalawa sa Maria La Del Barrio, ang early primetime series ng ABS-CBN.

Sa pakikipag-usap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Enchong, hindi nito itinago na may mga simple nga silang tampuhan ng kapareha.

Pero para sa kanya, ito ang nagpapakulay sa love team nila ng young actress.

Ayon pa rin kay Enchong, “Kaming dalawa ni Erich, kung mayroon man kaming tampuhan, hindi siya yung problema na hindi mo maso-solve.

“May mga nagsasabi sa akin na ganun ang problema namin, pero hindi.

“Kumbaga, kahit naman siguro magkakapatid, nagkakaroon ng tampuhan.

“And I can say na magiging mas makulay yung relationship namin ni Erich.

“Kasi nga, may sweet part, may bitter part, mayroong funny part…

“Kumbaga, kumpleto kami.

“Kaya nga siguro ganito ang love team namin kasi napagdadaanan na namin ang lahat.”

Dagdag pa ng young actor, “Okay na okay kami ni Erich kahit magpunta kayo sa set.

“Nagulat ako kasi, kung dati isa-isa kaming inaatake, hindi sila naging successful.

“Pero ngayon, sabay naman kami inaatake para kami pabagsakin.

“Ano na lang, good luck na lang sa kanila.”

Ibig bang sabihin nito ay wala na silang pakialam sa mga intriga tungkol sa kanila?

“Hindi naman sa walang pakialam, siyempre nandun naman yung pakialam namin.

“Basang-basa namin ang isa’t isa.

“Kung mayroon mang makakaintindi sa kanya at makakaintindi sa akin sa set, kaming dalawa yun.

“Kasi kami ang dalawang pinakamatagal na magkatrabaho,” saad ni Enchong.

EXTENDED. Masaya namang ibinalita ni Enchong sa PEP na hanggang March pa ang Maria La Del Barrio.

“We’re very thankful, kasi nga, bibihira yung makaranas ng extension ang isang teleserye, and ngayon na-extend na naman kami for the second time.

“Dati February kami matatapos, ngayon March na.

“Kaya thankful kami sa lahat ng nanonood, sa lahat ng umuuwi nang maaga.

“Kumbaga, yung timeslot namin, uwian talaga yun, e.

“I think, pinalabas na kasi yung sampalan ni Erich at ni Jewel [Mische], e, yung magiging affair siguro.

“Tulad nung nag-presscon tayo, yung incest, napakahirap ng pinasukan naming kuwento.

“Now, ang hirap ng kalagayan ng character ko dun as Luis Fernando?dun ba talaga siya sa taong minamahal niya o dun sa taong pinakasalan niya?

“Kahit ako, nag-aabang ako sa magiging last script, kasi wala pa sa amin.

“Kung ako yung tatanungin, dun ako sa pinakasalan ko kasi pinasok mo yun, di ba?

“Kailangang panindigan mo, no turning back.”

Mature ang role ni Enchong bilang Luis Fernando sa Maria La Del Barrio.

Para sa kanya, perfect timing ngayon para sumubok na siya ng mga ganitong klaseng mga character.

Saad niya, “Mayroon na rin tayong pumapasok na mga mas bata ring mga artista.

“Kumbaga, sila na yung hahawak ng mga roles na mas bata.

“Kumbaga, sa amin na nakasalalay yung ganung mga roles.”

JULIA MONTES. Aminado si Enchong na gusto niya si Julia Montes.

May mga balita pa nga na mag-on na raw talaga ang dalawa, pero itinatago lang nila sa publiko.

May bagong show si Julia sa ABS-CBN, ang Walang Hanggan, kunsaan kapareha niya si Coco Martin.

Tinanong ng PEP si Enchong kung hindi siya nagseselos sa pakikipagtambal ni Julia kay Coco.

“Selos? No, I’m really happy for them.

“Like kay Julia, kasi mature yung role niya. And for Coco, kasi super love story.”

Dagdag pa ni Enchong, “Magkaibigan kami ni Coco, nagkatrabaho kami sa Sa ‘Yo Lamang.

“Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Kung may gusto kang gawing indie, tanungin mo lang ako. Tutulungan kita. Bibigyan kita ng advice kung okay ba, kung anong kuwento.’

“He’s like an older brother to me.

“Saka single naman siya, so bakit hindi?” saad ni Enchong.

Bilib din si Enchong kay Julia na nagagawang gumanap ng mga role na malayo sa tunay na edad nito—16.

Ayon sa young actor, “Hindi naman kasi siya daring na bastos, it’s more of daring in a way na more than her age yung role.

“Congratulations!

“Yung iba, nahihirapan pang kumawala for being a teeny-bopper, siya hindi.”

MOVIE PROJECT. Masaya namang ibinalita ni Enchong sa PEP na isang pelikulang pagsasamahan nila ng mga kaibigan sa showbiz ang ihinahanda sa kanila ng Star Cinema.

“It’s with Kean [Cipriano], Xian [Lim], Enrique Gil,” banggit niya.

“Naghintay ako for 2011, hindi ako nakagawa ng pelikula.

“And ngayong 2012, hoping ako na first quarter siya or magiging second quarter yung pelikula lalabas.

“Excited ako kasi, kumbaga nga, isang taon akong naghintay.

“Nung nag-storycon nga kami, ang aga ko sa Star Cinema. Excited ako.

“Nung binabasa yung script, nung binigay nila sa akin yung script, I have to pause for a while kasi tawang-tawa ako.

“Sinimulan kong basahin yung script ng 12 midnight at natapos ako ng 4 a.m.

“And in the middle of the night, kailangan ko talagang mag-stop siyang basahin dahil tawa ako nang tawa, hindi ako maka-concentrate.

“It’s more of age-appropriate movie, barkada movie, walang bigat na movie.”

Sa nasabi ring pelikula, required na kumanta si Enchong.

Inamin nga niya na gusto talaga niyang subukan ang pag-awit kahit dati pa.

“Oo sana, kasi gusto kong kumanta.

“But for sure, makiki-partner tayo sa Star Records, parte siya ng movie.

“Naunahan lang ako ni Anne [Curtis], e.

“Gusto kung sa gusto.

“Kahit naman sinong Filipino, bigyan mo ng videoke diyan, uubusin yung limang piso sa wallet nila para lang makakanta nang makakanta.

“At isa ako dun!” pagtatapat ni Enchong.

Source: PEP

“I eat everything, basta make sure you’re gonna work it out, gumagalaw ka. The amount you eat, gumagalaw ka, ganun din,” said Dee who cited that he follows a simple regimen that include ensuring that he drinks eight glasses or more of water daily, limiting direct exposure to sunlight, separating the fats from the meat that he eats, and smiling after he wakes up.

“Don’t forget to smile when you wake up, nakaktulong yun. And when you smile some people, nadadamay sa iyong smile,” he added.

Amway Philippines Marketing Director Leni Olmedo said they were excited to have Dee on board which she described as the perfect brand ambassador for Nutrilite especially in their “Living in Full Color” campaign citing ” as he is the “epitome of clean and healthy living.”

Olmedo said Dee even admits that he is “kuripot” when it comes to vices preferring to spend his hard earned money on his health and those that would ensure his health like the Nutrilite products instead of buying cigarettes and the like.

Dee said he keeps himself fit through healthy living that include shunning vices, good eating habits that include plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables whether they are green and leafy like those on salads, yellow, red orange, or purple like certain fruits or even white like bread and rice; regular exercise like walking, running, biking, and swimming; and supplements like Nutrilite Double X from Amway which he said has all the needed vitamins and minerals that one needs.

He said he usually has a sweet tooth but ever since using the supplement three-four years ago, and prior to being invited to be Nutrilite’s newest Brand Ambassador, he found himself craving less for sweets which in a way helps keep his weight and the unwanted fats down.

He added that when he wants to binge eat, which usually happens during Sundays and when he’s relaxing with his family and friends, he’d also take Nutrilite’s Carb Blocker to help ensure that he won’t absorb unwanted carbohydrates to keep his body lean.

Dee said he also uses Nutrilite’s supplement for hair, nail and skin, as well as their green tea admitting that his greatest fear is losing his hair and going bald.

Asked if he has any advice to his fans who wants to keep themselves healthy like him, he said they should ensure that they continue moving and active.

“Choose an exercise na mag-e-enjoy ka at hindi yung mapipilitan ka lang because if you do, iyung napipilitan ka lang, mag-sa-stop ka at a certain point and tatamarin ka lang hindi mo magagawa yung pagiging healthy,” he added.

Source: Malaya

Featured in the first leg of the Kapamilya Karavan held yesterday, January 14 at Ayala Mall Terraces, were the Kapamilya network’s biggest stars such as Gerald Anderson of “Budoy,” Enchong Dee of “Maria La Del Barrio,” Kaye Abad of “Angelito,” and Jason Francisco, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Gainza, Ryan Bang and Pooh of “Banana Split.”

Gerald Anderson shared that he considers the show in Cebu’s Sinulog Festival as a thanksgiving for the ever supportive Cebuanos who watch his teleserye and look forward to his new Star Cinema movie with Sarah Geronimo.

“I’m really grateful to my fellow Visayans for supporting me in “Budoy.” Performing in front of them is my way of saying thank you,” Gerald said.

Enchong, on the other hand, would like to offer a prayer at the Sinulog feast. He said he’s really indebted to the Lord for the blessings he has received throughout the past years.

“I know that the purpose of festivals is to give thanks for the bountiful life of a particular place. That’s why I’d like to take this opportunity,” Enchong said.

The Sinulog Festival is one of the biggest and most colorful annual festivities in the country. Derived from the Sinug, a thanksgiving dance, it gives honor to the Sto. Niño or the Child Jesus.

Also this January, the Kapamilya Karavan is set to hit the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City.

Source: Philippine Star

Sa blessing naman ng bagong office ng Star Magic sa araw ding yun ay ‘di naming namataang naglapit ang dalawa.

ALL FOR JULIA! Pero, nang tanungin ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Enchong tungkol kay Julia ay hindi naman tumanggi ang actor na magbigay ng pahayag.

“Sana maging patok yung rating ng Walang Hanggan,” patungkol niya sa bagong teleserye ni Julia Montes na ipapalabas na sa darating na Lunes, January 16.

“And of course with Coco [Martin],” patuloy ni Enchong.

May himig selos ba siya sa pagbanggit sa pangalan ng leading man ni Julia sa Walang Hanggan?

“Hindi. Hindi. It’s a big move for her career kaya I’m really happy for her.

“We’re really open naman, e, kaya I’m really happy na sabihin na we’re friends, na we see each other every now and then. Yun.”

Ayaw pa ba niyang umangat ang samahan nila ni Julia ng more-than-friends?

“Kapag ka nagka-box-office movie na.”

Sino, si Julia o siya?

“Kahit sino sa ‘min,” natatawa niyang biro.

Dagdag pa niya na kapag isa sa kanila ang nagka-box-office hit ay sila na raw ni Julia: “Oo. Agad-agad,” tawa niya ulit.

DOUBLE EXTENSION. Sa usaping career naman, extended ulit ang serye nila ni Erich Gonzales na Maria la del Barrio hanggang March 2.

Mula kasi sa nabalita noon na hanggang ngayong buwan ang itatakbo ng nabanggit na series, naging February ito, at ngayon naman ay hanggang Marso na.

“I think Star Cinema decided to extend this kasi nga masyadong maraming magagandang eksena na hindi puwedeng mabilisan lang yung takbo.

“Kaya siya na-extend din kasi nga maraming highlights yung ending. So… we’re preparing for the ending na rin naman, e. Not necessarily extending the story,” paliwanag niya.

Happy siya sa balitang extended sila?

“Of course. Ilang teleserye lang ba yung nae-extend? Okay na nga yung isang beses ma-extend.

“Dalawang beses [kaming] na-extend. So, I think it’s a sign that we’re really doing a great job.”

Kapapasok pa lang ng 2012, naniniwala ba siya sa hula?

“Naniniwala ako sa energy, hindi masyado sa fortune telling.”

Kaya naitanong ang naunang question ay dahil, sa year-ender show ng programang The Buzz, nabanggit na ang lahat ng pinaghirapan ni Enchong noong 2011 ay ngayong taon niya aanihin.

“Talaga? Sana maani ko. Sana walang bagyo para hindi matanggal yung ani,” tuwang-tuwa niyang sagot.

So ano ang puwedeng abangan sa kanya ngayong taon?

“First quarter movie with Star Cinema,” mabilis niyang tugon.

May pelikula na siya agad pagpasok pa lang ng taon at maganda pa rin ang ratings ng kanilang seryeng Maria la del Barrio.

Indikasyon ba ito na magiging maganda ang kanyang 2012?

“Naniniwala kasi ako… kasi I’m a Year of the Dragon child.

“So naniniwala ako na magandang-maganda yung this year ko.”

Source: PEP

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a barkada movie ala ‘Trip’ or ‘Gimik’… Finally, meron na ulit! I’ve missed this. Let’s take a break muna from all the rom-coms and dramas

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Tentatively titled as The Reunion, Star Cinema’s latest movie offering gathers four of the hottest young actors to date: Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, and Kean Cipriano. The movie follows a barkada who are bound together by their passion for music and their respective pursuit of happiness.

“Ipapakita yung journey na close friends sila nung high school, tapos several years later nagkita-kita ulit sila. Meron silang hinahanap na kulang. Meron kasi silang ginawang kasalanan nung high school na feeling nila kaya hindi sila nakapag-move on sa buhay nila dahil hindi pa sila nakakapag-make amends sa ginawa nila before. Ito yung journey ng apat para hanapin yung sarili nila saka hanapin yung dating sinaktan nila at minahal nila,” said director Frasco Mortiz during their story conference at the Star Cinema office last January 10.

Although it’s their first time to work together, the four actors seemed to have established instant rapport as a group. Enchong further elaborated on the subject, “Exciting kasi first time namin makakasama si Kean. Sino ba naman ang hindi gustong makasama ang isang napakagaling na musician? Tapos for 2011, most talked about actor si Xian at si Enrique. So maganda yung mix ng group. We’re working on our camaraderie, pero yung initial meeting namin ngayon, ganito na kami [kakulit], paano pa kaya kapag nag-bonding na kami.”

In the same vein, Kean is happy to be working with a new set of co-actors in The Reunion. “Para makabawi kami sa pambobola, siyempre gusto din namin makatrabaho si Enchong. Sigurado ako sa nararamdaman ko ngayon magiging masaya itong pelikula na ito. Marami kaming gagawing kalokohan. Mukhang masaya siya so yun ine-expect ko na mangyari” Coming from two box office hits last year (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank and Praybeyt Benjamin), Push.com.ph asked Kean if he feels pressured to offer something different this time around. “I’ll follow directions pa rin. Kung anong sasabihin sa akin ni direk, kung anong kailangan ng storya yun ang gagawin ko, at kung meron akong pwdeng ilagay na toppings, pero dun ako magba-base sa kanila.”

As for their leading ladies, direk Frasco said that their team has already come up with a shortlist of young actresses that the viewers would love to see paired with Xian, Enrique, Enchong, and Kean. “Yung mga names na ‘yan (Kim Chiu and Erich Gonzales) talagang kasama sa listahan na hininigi namin. Yun lang talagang schedule ang makakasagot niyan. At siyempre may plano ding ibang project sa bawat isa sa kanila so wine-weigh ng Star Magic at Star Cinema yung tamang pairing na pabor sa bawat isa. Para in a way, gusto namin maiba ng konti. Idya-jumble namin ng konti para maiba naman yung makita ng viewers sa pelikula at hindi yung laging napapanood nila sa TV.”

Asked about their expectations for this project, Xian and Enrique said that they just want to have fun and be able to do a movie that the people would watch out for. “Parang Bagets of our generation ito. So I expect a lot of comedy. Kwela lang,” said Enrique. To which Xian added, “Sana madami kaming mapasaya. Yung ibang makakasama naming actors sobrang galing. Si Enchong pa lang, pati director namin. Sana abangan ng mga tao ang pelikulang ito.”

Source: Push