35th Annual People's Choice Awards (2009) winners

'The Dark Knight' soared the highest in the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards held Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
The movie received 5 trophies including the Favorite Movie of 2008 award.

The 35th People's Choice Awards was hosted by Queen Latifah for the third consecutive and was broadcast live on CBS.

Here's the complete list of winners and nominees in the 2009 People's Choice Awards:

Favorite MOVIE
The Dark Knight
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Iron Man

FavoriteCOMEDY MOVIE
27 Dresses
Get Smart
Mamma Mia!

Favorite MOVIE DRAMA
The Secret Life of Bees
21
Eagle Eye

Favorite FAMILY MOVIE
WALL-E
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Kung Fu Panda

Favorite INDEPENDENT MOVIE
The Secret Life of Bees
The Duchess
Miss Pettigrew
Lives for a Day

Favorite ACTION MOVIE
The Dark Knight
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Iron Man

Favorite CAST
The Dark Knight
Mamma Mia!
Sex and the City

Favorite ON SCREEN MATCH UP
Christian Bale & Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Shia LaBeouf & Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones)
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler (Baby Mama)

Favorite MALE MOVIE STAR
Will Smith
Harrison Ford
Robert Downey Jr.

Favorite FEMALE MOVIE STAR
Reese Witherspoon
Angelina Jolie
Keira Knightley

Favorite MALE ACTION STAR
Will Smith
Christian Bale
Robert Downey Jr.

Favorite FEMALE ACTION STAR
Angelina Jolie
Anne Hathaway
Cate Blanchett

Favorite LEADING MAN
Brad Pitt
Christian Bale
Mark Wahlberg

Favorite LEADING LADY
Kate Hudson
Anne Hathaway
Queen Latifah

Favorite SUPERHERO
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Will Smith as John Hancock

Favorite TV DRAMA
House
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Grey's Anatomy

Favorite TV COMEDY
Two and a Half Men
Samantha Who?
Ugly Betty

Favorite NEW TV DRAMA
The Mentalist
90210
Fringe

Favorite NEW TV COMEDY
Gary Unmarried
Kath & Kim
Worst Week

Favorite ANIMATED COMEDY
The Simpsons
Family Guy
South Park

Favorite SCI FI/FANTASY SHOW
Heroes
Supernatural
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Favorite COMPETITION/REALITY SHOW
Dancing with the Stars
American Idol
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Favorite GAME SHOW
Deal or No Deal
Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Jeopardy

Favorite MALE TV STAR
Hugh Laurie
Charlie Sheen
Patrick Dempsey

Favorite FEMALE TV STAR
Christina Applegate
Mariska Hargitay
Sally Field

Favorite TALK SHOW HOST
Ellen DeGeneres
David Letterman
Regis Philbin & Kelly Ripa

Favorite SCENE STEALING GUEST STAR
Robin Williams on Law & Order: SVU
Britney Spears on How I Met Your Mother
Luke Perry on
Law & Order: SVU

Favorite TV DRAMA DIVA
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)
Holly Hunter (Saving Grace)
Mary Louise Parker (Weeds)

Favorite MALE SINGER
Chris Brown
Brad Paisley
Kenny Chesney

Favorite FEMALE SINGER
Carrie Underwood
Alicia Keys
Rihanna

Favorite GROUP
Rascal Flatts
Coldplay
Maroon 5

Favorite COMBINED FORCES
"No Air" by Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown
"4 Minutes" by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake
"Love Like This" by Natasha Bedingfield featuring Sean Kingston

Favorite HIP-HOP SONG
"Low" by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
"Good Life" by Kanye West
"Lollipop" by Lil Wayne featuring Static Major

Favorite ROCK SONG
"All Summer Long" by Kid Rock
"Apologize" by OneRepublic & Timbaland
"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay

Favorite COUNTRY SONG
"Last Name" by Carrie Underwood
"Love Story" by Taylor Swift
"Take Me There" by Rascal Flatts

Favorite R & B SONG
"No One"by Alicia Keys
"Take a Bow" by Rihanna
"With You" by Chris Brown

Favorite POP SONG
"I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry
"Disturbia" by Rihanna
"No Air" by Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown

Favorite SONG FROM A SOUNDTRACK
"Mamma Mia" by Meryl Streep from Mamma Mia!
"Another Way to Die" by Jack White & Alicia Keys from Quantum of Solace
"Labels or Love" by Fergie from Sex and the City

Favorite FUNNY MALE STAR
Adam Sandler
Jim Carrey
Steve Carell

Favorite FUNNY FEMALE STAR
Tina Fey
Ellen DeGeneres
Whoopi Goldberg

Favorite USER GENERATED VIDEO
Barack Roll
Fred Goes Swimming
"Star Wars" A Capella Tribute
Wassup 2008
Where the Hell is Matt (2008)

Favorite ONLINE SENSATION
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Dance Battle 2
Kobe Bryan Attempts Massive Stunt
Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad
Pork and Beans

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January 2009 Cover Girls

Maxim - Valerie Concepcion (photo)
FHM - Carlene Aguilar
Manual - Paula Taylor
Mega - Rhian Ramos
Playboy - Saffi Karina
Seventeen - Shaina Magdayao
Town & Country - Tweetie Gonzalez
Cosmopolitan - Britney Spears
Marie Claire - Bea Alonzo
Preview - Kris Aquino
Candy - Lauren Young
Good Housekeeping - Lani Mercado
Smart Parenting - Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan
T3 - RR Enriquez

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Rhian Ramos sparkles in MEGA Magazine this January, 2009

I must admit that during her early days in showbiz, especially when she was launched as Richard Gutierrez's leading lady in Captain Barbell, I didn't like her.

I did not like the idea of giving her the role, because she's a neophyte and I haven't seen her face in any GMA shows.

There was also this gossip that Rhian was given that important role all because she is the niece of GMA exec Ida Henares.

Since then, a lot of negative controversies, anti-Rhian e-mails and bad publicities haunted Rhian until everything changed in the last quarter of 2008.

Her portrayal of Lalo and Lola in Lalola has changed the views of those against her. People got to like her since Lalola started airing last October.

I must say, Rhian can definitely act, has great screen presence and very beautiful.

True enough, MEGA Magazine has also seen these things about her. In their January 2009 issue, MEGA has Rhian on its cover, with a special feature about her being discovered from a TV commercial, how she evolved as an actress and her image transformation.

Rhian also shares that the public does not anymore see her as a 'suplada' since she starred in 'Lalola'.

Here's an excerpt from the magazine article:

When film producer Annette Gozon-Abrogar discovered then 16-year-old Rhian Ramos in a McDonald’s Jelly Trio TV commercial in 2006, she not only discovered a pretty face, but a very promising gem of an actress as well.

When GMA-7 gave her the lead role in LaLola and re-introduced her to the public as one of the network’s hottest female stars, Rhian didn’t disappoint. LaLola is an adaptation of the original Argentinean telenovela about a playboy named Lalo who literally becomes a woman, Lola—thanks to the magical abilities of a brokenhearted ex-girlfriend’s sister.

Portraying Lola demands charm, versatility, character credibility and an uncontrived comedic savvy—which the 18-year-old actress pulls off with much ease. According to her, costar Wendell Ramos—who plays the character of Lalo—was her inspiration for the role. She shares, “There’s a difference between playing a tomboy and actually being a man. So I prepared for the role by officially becoming Wendell’s official stalker. I followed him around with my camera phone and captured his every move. I would even ask him, ‘Wendell, pretend that I’m a girl you like. How would you approach me? Ready, set, go!’ And he was kind enough to actually do it and play along.”

LaLola premiered on October 13 last year—to great reviews—and with the highest rating in the primetime category. She muses, “LaLola is perhaps the funniest thing I’ve ever done. In Captain Barbel, I really wanted to get the role of Kit, a tomboy who’s secretly in love with her best friend. Instead I got Lea, which wasn’t a problem ‘cause I fell in love with Lea… But I’m more comfortable with the role of Lola as compared to Lea since Lea’s role is always mahinhin (docile), demure all the time, whereas with Lola, it doesn’t matter kung palaging nakabukaka (if my legs are always spread apart).”

Even at the start of her career, Rhian had always wanted to play a tomboy role. “I prayed for a show and a role like this for a long time. I was doing the same ‘damsel in distress’ roles for a long time, and I wanted something different. I wanted to be excited and to feel challenged again with my job and with what I’m doing. So I finally got what I wanted, although instead of playing a tomboy, I actually had to play a guy,” she reveals.

Just as the show revolves around the transformation of a man into a woman, many positive changes opened up for Rhian in real life. The actress says, “LaLola is a very ‘freeing’ show to do. Before I was so self-conscious in front of the camera. But now I’m not.” She also says that because of the comedic role, she has had more people approach her in public and freely talk to her. “They don’t see me as suplada (snooty) anymore,” she notes.

Get more of Rhian Ramos in the January 2009 issue of MEGA.

For now, here are two scans of Rhian in MEGA Magazine:

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TV Ratings (Mega Manila) January 01-06, 2009

Philippine Television Ratings
January 01 to 06, 2009
GMA vs ABS-CBN in Mega Manila
from AGB Nielsen Media Research

January 01, 2009 (New Year's Day)
SiS 8.8% vs. Boy & Kris 8.5%
Rosalinda 9.2% vs. Pilipinas, GKNB? 12.5%
Eat Bulaga! 16.4% vs. Wowowee 18.3%
Saan Darating ang Umaga 14.7% Daisy Siete 20: Tinderella 13% vs. Pieta 14.8%
Family Feud 17.3% vs. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal 14.7%
24 Oras 25.6% vs. TV Patrol World 25.6%
Luna Mystika 28.4% vs. Dyosa 25.9%
Gagambino 24.7% vs. I Love Betty La Fea 24.4%
La Lola 22.4% vs. Eva Fonda 22.6%
Money War 17.3% vs. Pinoy Fear Factor Argentina, South America 19.3% Precious Time 12.1%
Saksi 12.6% vs. Bandila 9%

January 02, 2009
SiS 9.8% vs. Boy & Kris 9%
Rosalinda 10.1% vs. Pilipinas, GKNB? 16.7%
Eat Bulaga! 22.1% vs. Wowowee 19%
Saan Darating ang Umaga 21.4% vs. Pieta 14.3%
Daisy Siete 20: Tinderella 18.6% vs. La Traicion 11.1%
Family Feud 20% vs. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal 12.1%
24 Oras 27.7% vs. TV Patrol World 23.9%
Luna Mystika 31.5% vs. Dyosa 26.4%
Gagambino 29.1% vs. I Love Betty La Fea 27.1%
La Lola 28.1% vs. Eva Fonda 25.9%
Money War 24% vs. Pinoy Fear Factor Argentina, South America 20.4%
Bubble Gang 21.3% vs. Precious Time 10.2%
Saksi 11.1% vs. Bandila 9.1%

January 03, 2009
Takeshi’s Castle 12.9% vs. Pilipinas, GKNB? 10.4%
Eat Bulaga! 23.2% vs. Wowowee 20%
Startalk 19.5% vs. Entertainment Live 10.6%
Wish Ko Lang 22.1% vs. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN 13.8%
Pinoy Records 18.7% vs. Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Dragonna 16.2%
Kakasa Ka Ba sa Grade 5? 25.1% vs. The Singing Bee 18.1%
Bitoy’s Funniest Videos 29.7% Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho 33.1% vs. MMK: Ang Tahanan Mo 23.8%
Imbestigador 30.2% vs. Banana Split 20.3%
Sine Totoo 14.3% vs. XXX 18.2%
Walang Tulugan with Master Showman 4.1% vs. TV Patrol Sabado 10.6%

January 04, 2009
Takeshi’s Castle 11.5% vs. Matanglawin 8.7%
SOP 14.3% vs. ASAP '09 18.5%
Dear Friend 12.6% vs. Your Song Presents: My Only Hope 10.5%
Showbiz Central 15.1% vs. The Buzz 11.6%
Kap’s Amazing Stories 26.5% vs. Goin’ Bulilit 16.5%
Family Feud Celebrity Edition 26.3% vs. The Singing Bee 19.7%
Mel & Joey 28.5% vs. Rated K 23.1%
All Star K 25.2% vs. Sharon 16.6%;
Ful Haus 20.1% vs. TV Patrol Linggo 12.1%
Sunday Night’s Box Office 18.5% vs. Sunday Best 11%

January 05, 2009
SiS 8.8% vs. Boy & Kris 8.5%
Rosalinda 12.4% vs. Pilipinas, GKNB? 14.8%
Eat Bulaga! 24.1% vs. Wowowee 18.4%
Saan Darating ang Umaga 20.3% vs. Parekoy (pilot) 17.4%
Daisy Siete 20: Tinderella 16.1% vs. Pieta 15.4%
Be Strong Geum 13.7% vs. La Traicion 12.2%
Family Feud 27.1% vs. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal 17.1%
24 Oras 30.4% vs. TV Patrol World 25.6%
Luna Mystika 32.7% vs. Dyosa 25.9%
Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino 32.2% vs. I Love Betty La Fea 24.2%
Lalola 29.7% vs. Eva Fonda 22.3%
Money War 26.1% vs. Pinoy Fear Factor Argentina, South America 18%
Ripley’s Believe it or Not 20.2% vs. Precious Time 10.1%
Saksi 14.1% vs. Bandila 7.7%

January 06, 2009
SiS 8% vs. Boy & Kris 6.3%
Rosalinda 12.9% vs.Pilipinas, GKNB? 12%
Eat Bulaga! 21.7% vs. Wowowee 18.3%
Saan Darating ang Umaga 19.8% vs. Parekoy 16.8% Pieta 13.4%
Daisy Siete 20: Tinderella 15.5% vs. La Traicion 11.7%
Family Feud 21.9% vs. Kapamilya Deal or No Deal 16.9%
24 Oras 27.7% vs. TV Patrol World 25.2%
Luna Mystika 37.2% vs. Dyosa 24.8%
Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino 37.1% vs. I Love Betty La Fea 26.5%
Lalola 35.4% vs. Eva Fonda 24.4%
Money War 28.4% vs. Pinoy Fear Factor Argentina, South America 23.7%
Full Force Nature 21.1% vs. Precious Time 13.5%
Saksi 16.1% vs. Bandila 9.2%

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Manuel of Pinoy Fear Factor, one of the 29 people to watch out for this 2009

Tim Yap of The Philippine Star Supreme has his own list of promising stars this Year of the Ox (2009).

Included in the list are reality and talent shows' discoveries such as Manuel Chua Jr of Pinoy Fear Factor (photo), JC Tiuseco of Survivor Philippines, Britain's Got Talent's Charlie Green and Pinoy Dream Academy's Bugoy Drilon and Laarni Lozada.

Tagged as Super Manuel, struggling businessman Manuel Chua Jr is believed to shine the brightest over other promising Pinoy Fear Factor participantes such as Jose Sarasola, Jommy Teotico, Ram Sagad, Gail Nicolas and Savanah Lamsen.

Manuel is the big favorite to win in Pinoy Fear Factor, especially with his large fan base, other than the fact that he is the most athletic (probably the best-bodied) participante of Pinoy Fear Factor.

Just like in Philippine Daily Inquirer, Karylle is again mentioned as one of the stars to watch out for this 2009.

“I believe that Karylle is a sleeping dragon who will now arise to full stardom,” Tim shares.

Among the hottest loveteams of today, two will stand out above the rest this year according to Tim: KC-Chard and Sarah-Lloydie, while the music scene will heat up with Ely Buendia and his band Pupil, Wolfgang, Razorback and international singing sensation Charice.

Here's Tim's list of 29 people to watch out for in 2009, including the reasons why:

KC Concepcion. If you think the past year was supremely lorded over by KC Concepcion, think again. This girl never stops — not even during the holiday season. Already she is busy filming her second movie with Richard Gutierrez under GMA Films, which will have a first-quarter Valentine’s Day ’09 release. Aside from all her showbiz commitments, she still stays solid in her pledge to the UN Ambassador Against World Hunger and continues to raise funds all year ‘round for the cause.

Make Up Forum. This artistic team never fails to amaze the Supreme team with their professionalism and artistry, making them the makeup team to beat in 2009.

Eugene Domingo. You can’t fake timing, and this comedian is a master of it. We would watch premiere nights for local films and sit back as Eugene does all the work while the audience just sits back and laughs. People do not know that she is also a UP professor by day, and is equally comfortable and effective doing drama. Given the right vehicle, Eugene’s star can shine even brighter.

John Tracy Cruz. This young architect from Globe Asiatique has been giving our skies a boost with his signature roundabout designs that make the world go ‘round. His residential and business projects have been sold-out successes and he has carved out a reputation for being the architecture world’s “box office king.”

JC Tiuseco. We will be seeing a lot of this ultimate Survivor on GMA, where he is now making the rounds of the talk shows, eliciting squeals from fans and network heads at the same time. If he succeeds, he will be the year’s most shining reality TV star. End of last year, he had already tucked a host of endorsements under his Mercator Model belt, all of which will be unveiled this year.

Chris Martinez. The director of the indie film “100″ wowed audiences and made them look at death in a whole new light. Now if you can do that in a Catholic country all scared to die, then you really have something going on, I guess. Can’t wait for him to make more obras.

Karylle. ““I believe that Karylle is a sleeping dragon who will now arise to full stardom,” an industry insider shares with us. “This girl has handled her breakup with enough class and sass! Anyone who turns her single status into a hot Bench ad has the oomph to make it in ’09!” said Romina, a marketing executive. Aside from ASAP, she is about to star in two ABS-CBN soaps, release an album on EMI, snag endorsements and more — and she has all the K in the world — attagirl!

Richard Gutierrez. You’ll see him with KC in their Valentine Day’s movie and this year you’ll also see him go back to former sweetheart Anne Curtis for yet another movie. On TV, he’ll once again enchant the kids and the chicks when he plays the masked marauder Zorro — where he might play opposite Pinoy showbiz darling Iza Calzado — that Richard G, that ends with a Z.

Aries Lagat. He not only impressed the Project Runway Philippines judges with his technical and design skills, he also wowed TV audiences with his wit and catty humor. Are we going to see “It” girls and hot recessionistas wear his stuff this year? Let’s see.

Dante Nico Garcia. If “Ploning” makes it to the Oscars, then Direk Dante will be the first Filipino from Cuyo, Palawan to be able to attend this global gethering to salute the best in the world of cinema. If his Ploning gained rave reviews from critics and auidences alike for its quiet and beautiful story telling, we can only imagine the other stories that Direk Nico has to tell. We’re all ears, and all eyes.

Akihiro Sato. Not just the model, but the actor. Sure, he is back in Brazil now to be with his family, but when he comes back to Manila this March, he is faced with countless offers to do television and movie work. He is still deep into his studies of the Filipino language, and if he succeeds, this will catapult him into crossover stardom like no other.

Ely Buendia and Pupil. People should get their heads over the Eraserheads and listen up to Pupil, Ely Buendia’s latest incarnation. At the NU107 Rock Awards last year, they won seven awards, including Artist of the Year, enough proof of their watch-out-for-ability. Ely’s back, back again. And you better be ready.

Bugoy and Laarni Lozada. Their “Pinoy Dream Academy” experience gave them the necessary exposure and the essential tutelage from masters of the music and performing arts universe. This world always needs new pied pipers and based on their new hits and increased following, these two could be it.

Anne Curtis. She ended the year with a Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress trophy, which upped her level immediately as a lead actress, and not just as a pretty face. But she is such a pretty face and effective endorser (she has at least three major campaigns that will be launched within this first quarter) that this year, she is set to reign. “It”-dom is hers, and this year will see the rise and rise of goddess, Anne Curtis.

The Next MTV VJ. Will this year see the resurrection of the VJ? Young kids still love music, they still love their MTV. We know it’s never too late, and all it takes is the right person at the right time. Will this year prove to be it? We shall see…

Paolo, Gab and Kiana Valenciano. Supreme was there when the Valenciano siblings each did a number with their dad Gary V during his 25th anniversary concert and we must say, that pure, energetic talent runs intheir veins! Paolo is a rocker that is gtting better as the years go by and Gabriel is up there as a dancer, comfortable in multiple genres from hip hop to boogie (his recent boogie dance number at the “Katy” tribute with KC Concecpcion brought the house down!). Both guys are song writers and producers. Kiana has a beautiful, captivating morena face and a beautful voice perfect for R&B but is still a reluctant star. I think this is theri year to step it all up!

Wolfgang and Razorback. They’re putting the rock back into rock and roll. With a new album on the horizon, fans of these ‘90s rock gods will once again rise to the occasion, proving to all that music knows no boundaries, especially age. Lizza Nakpil put it best when she told Supreme, “My fearless, zipless forecast: Testosterone. Music with balls and the intensity and the originality to stand its ground in a very uncertain world. Only music with authenticity will resonate. No more phonies or poseurs. Time to tell the men from the boys.”

Solenn Heussaff. This multi-multi-hyphenate is a model-makeup artist-designer-party girl all rolled into one sexy package. When she’s not having a ball at Fiamma, this lady shuffles being an accredited makeup artist for Make Up For Ever with being a designer at Tan Gan all at the same time. She also just recently launched her own shoe line. Supreme says, if you can do it and still be that gorgeous, then by all means, do it!

Bea Soriano. If designer to the stars Randy Ortiz declares that she is “it,” then she is it. Ortiz’s big gala last year focused on this new fashion star who reminds us of Maggie Q mixed with Gong Li. Her classic Asian features and even classier demeanor makes her a cut above the rest. Welcome fashion’s brightest and hottest.

JC De Vera. Ruffa Gutierrez has this to say about this junior hearthrob who has come of age, “Most of the women and gay guys I know think he’s hot including those I work with in ABS-CBN, to think he’s a GMA artist. He acts well and has unique features that could launch a thousand ships.” She should know, don’t ya think? We watched his Obra series and we must say we do agre with Ruffa, grabeehhh!

Ang Bandang Shirley. DJ, music lover, evangelist and cancer surivor Benjo Marquez has this to say about the band: “I am a big fan of Ang Bndang Shirley, an indie band on Terno Recordings. They have a sound that is both global and yet very Filipino. Their songs are in Tagalog but their musical aesthetic is up there with Death CabFor Cutie, Toe and the Go Team! Their lyrics are relevant and clever yet very catchy and easy to sing to. Plus all the band members are nice and have no airs about them.”

Manuel of Pinoy Fear Factor. There are a lot of reasons to catch Pinoy Fear Factor, but our fearless forecast is that, aside from Jommy Teotico and Jose Sarasola, the one whose star will shine brightly among this batch is Manuel Chua, Jr. Well, he may even win the competition if our crystal ball is correct.

Charice Pempengco and Charlie Green. These two Pinoys were recognized on foreign shores before we embraced them, so they are the de facto OFW singing superstars, YouTube megastars, up-and-coming concert kings and queens — whatever you call them, they make Filipinos proud. We need more of them.

Sarah Geronimo-John Lloyd Cruz. Last year, their team-up was such a phenomenal hit, expect a follow-up project for this sensational duo. What’s great about these two is that they have shattered time-tested formulas for love teams. They proved that when you put two really good artists together, combined with a great script, it can really work. Individually, they are also given the right exposure to be able to shine, so guys, bring it on!

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Two more photos of Marco Morales

Here's another publicity photos of Marco Morales for the upcoming movie 'Butas', forwarded to Mykiru by movie producer and talent manager Leo Dominguez:

Butas (Loophole) is showing on January 15 with a special screening (Director's cut) at the U.P. Cine Adarna on January 12.

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Foreign artists dominate MYX Hit Chart this 2009

The first edition of MYX Hit Chart this 2009 features foreign artists dominating the countdown with 12 singles in strong position.

Just like in the last countdown of MYX Hit Chart in 2008, the Top 4 slots are occupied by international hits, including David Archuleta's Crush, which now enjoys its 11th week in the chart.

Meanwhile, Pedicab's brand new single 'FX' is making a debut in the MYX Hit Chart in a very strong #5, to lead OPM songs this week.

To count, there are 12 foreign songs in the countdown while the rest are OPM.

MYX HIT CHART
Most Requested Videos for the week (OPM and foreign)
January 04, 2009

1 Paramore - Decode
2 David Archuleta - Crush
3 David Cook - Light On
4 Jonas Brothers - Lovebug
5 Pedicab - FX
6 Rico Blanco - Your Universe
7 Pupil - Disconnection Notice
8 6cyclemind - Gusto na Kita
9 Ne-Yo - Mad
10 Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
11 Regine Velasquez - Tell Me That You Love Me
12 Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
13 Mariah Carey - I Stay in Love
14 The Dawn - Message in a Bottle
15 T.I. feat. Rihanna - Live Your Life
16 Rihanna - Rehab
17 Miley Cyrus - Fly on the Wall
18 Britney Spears - Womanizer
19 Sandwich - Selos
20 Iya Villania - My First Broken Heart

Keep voting for your favorite songs.

Just text MYX VOTE and then send it to 2366.

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010309: MYX International Top 20

MYX INTERNATIONAL TOP 20 (M.I.T. 20)
Most Requested Foreign Videos
January 03, 2009

1 Paramore - Decode
2 David Archuleta - Crush
3 David Cook - Light On
4 Jonas Brothers - Lovebug
5 Ne-Yo - Mad
6 Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
7 Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
8 Mariah Carey - I Stay In Love
9 T.I. feat. Rihanna - Live Your Life
10 Rihanna - Rehab
11 Miley Cyrus - Fly On The Wall
12 Britney Spears - Womanizer
13 Rain - Love Story
14 Pussycat Dolls - I Hate This Part
15 Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy
16 Chris Brown feat. Keri Hilson - Superhuman
17 Zac Efron & Vanessa Ann Hudgens - Right Here Right Now
18 Shontelle - T-Shirt
19 Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na)
20 The Script - Breakeven


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Marco Morales in 'Butas'

Promising indie actor Marco Morales is a lot lot bolder in 'Butas' (Loophole) than his first movie 'Walang Kawala'.

In 'Butas', Marco has 12 scenes flaunting his "private possession".

Also in the cast of the yet to be shown movie are Allen Dizon, Gwen Garci, Mercedes Cabral and Froilan Moreno, who also has frontal scenes in the movie.

'Butas' will have a special premiere on January 12, 7:30 PM at the UP Film Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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010309: OPM MYX Top 20

PINOY MYX COUNTDOWN
Top 20 OPM Songs
January 03, 2009

20. Novus Is Burning by Wolfgang
19. Tiamat by Queso
18. Kailan by Bamboo
17. Puso by SpongeCola
16. Blue Monday by Miguel Escueta
15. I Don't Want You To Go by Piolo Pascual
14. Set You Free by MYMP
13. Heart to Heart by Kyla
12. If You're Not The One by Nikki Gil
11. Ngayon, Bukas at Kailanman by Sarah Geronimo
10. Captured by Christian Bautista feat. Sitti
09. Someone by Rachelle Ann Go
08. My First Broken Heart by Iya Villania
07. Selos by Sandwich
06. Message in a Bottle by The Dawn
05. Tell Me That You Love Me by Regine Velasquez
04. Gusto Na Kita by 6CycleMind
03. Disconnection Notice by Pupil
02. Your Universe by Rico Blanco
01. FX by Pedicab


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Richard Gutierrez's twin brother is indeed gay, according to a Youtube video

On Youtube, there was a video uploaded last December 30 headlined: Raymond Gutierrez, confirmed gay; Richard is straight.

Raymond's sexuality was already an old issue, but many thought he was just a bisexual.

But the video uploaded on Youtube by a certain SecondHandTequila tells that Raymond is not a bisexual. He is gay, according to the uploader's chatmate named Matthew Martin.

Matthew Martin (matthews_pride[at]yahoo[dot]com) claims Richard and Raymond are his cousins, and Raymond confessed about his sexuality during a heart-to-heart talk with him.

In the video's description, Raymond allegedly had s*x with hunky actor Zanjoe Marudo.

Watch the said video...


or this one... (if in case the video above doesn't work):



I have found one photo of that certain Matthew Martin, but I'm not sure if it is really him. He resembles Raymond and Richard, what do you think?

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John Travolta's son Jett found dead in Bahamas; Cause of death still unclear

Jett Travolta (photo, in red), the 16-year-old only son of Hollywood star John Travolta, died on Friday, January 02, 2009, in a hotel at the Bahamas while the Travolta family was having a holiday vacation.

Jett believed to have suffered seizure leading to his death, but an autopsy is scheduled on Monday, January 05, for a thorough assessment of the real cause of Jett's death.

Jett's remains will then be brought to Florida for his burial.

According to news reports, Jett was discovered in an unconscious state at the hotel's bathroom around 10:00 AM Friday.

Jett was tried to be revived and was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead-on-arrival.

John, who is married to Kelly Preston, has another child, an 8-year-old daughter named Ella Bleu.

Photo Credit: Celebrity News Examiner

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Miss India Manasvi Mamgai is Miss Tourism International 2008

Tagged as the Yearend Pageant, the 12th Miss Tourism International finals was held last New Year's Eve, December 31, 2008 at the Hotel Petaling Jaya in Malaysia with over 40 delagetes competed for the title.

Miss India Manasvi Mamgai, 21, won the competition with 5 other Asian countries in the semis including Miss Philippines Jam Charish Libatog.

Manasvi also received the Miss Popularity award.

It was the 2nd Miss Tourism International title for India after Candice Pinto in 2001.

In the pageant's 12-year history, the first Asian to win the title was Maria Esperanza from the Philippines back in 2000.

Miss Tourism International 2008: India, Manasvi Mamgai
Miss Tourism of the Year International 2008 (1st Runner Up): Brazil, Cibele Franczak
Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2008 (2nd Runner Up): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alma Mulalic
Miss Tourism Global 2008 (3rd Runner Up): Thailand, Ananya Chinsangchai
Miss Cosmopolitan International 2008 (4th Runner Up: Hong Kong, Ruby Wong Hiu Chun

Top 7 Finalists:
Cyprus, Ankica Kovacevic
Russia, Nubaryan Mari Aksel

Top 15 Semi-finalists:
Indonesia, Albertina Fransisca Mailoa
Malaysia, Angela Ching Cheau Thung
Paraguay, Giselle Elizabeth Riveros Diarte
Philippines, Jam Charish Libatog
Poland, Weronika Bronowicka
Romania, Ioana Mosneagu
Turkey
Uruguay, Johana Riva Garabetian

Special Awardees:
Miss KL Sogo Trendsetter: Thailand, Ananya Chinsangchai
Miss Goddezz Body Beautiful: Czech Republic, Martina Besikova
Miss Charm Sunway Pyramid: Romania, Ioana Mosneagu
Miss Poh Kong Glamour: Paraguay, Giselle Elizabeth Riveros Diarte
Miss Elegance: Bosnia Herzegovina, Alma Mulalic
Miss Radiance: Cyprus, Ankica Kovacevic
Miss Crowning Glory: China, Zhang Jia Nan
Miss Personality: Georgia, Kristine Dzidziguri
Miss Youthful: Indonesia, Albertina Fransisca Mailoa
Miss Eco-Friendly: Germany, Benita Schmitz
Miss Fitness: United Kingdom, Janine Allen Robertson
Miss Gorgeous: Uruguay, Johana Riva Garabetian
Miss Photogenic: Indonesia, Albertina Fransisca Mailoa
Best in Talent: Malaysia, Angela Ching
Miss Friendship: Malaysia, Angela Ching
Best in National Costume: Korea, Shin Suna
Miss Popularity: India, Manasvi Mamgai

Non-winning contestants:
Argentina, Lis Maricel Rodriguez
Armenia, Marine Avetyan
Australia, Caitlin Caesar
Bolivia, Maria Nuvia Montenegro Apuri
Croatia, Ava Karabatic
Estonia, Olga Sibanova
Finland, Ida Johanna Stepanow
Greece, Evdokia Palla
Japan, Nahoko Nakanishi
Kazahkstan, Aimanova Meruert
Latvia, Ilze Jankovska
Macau, Li Di
Montenegro, Andreja Stanic
Morocco, Kenza Tlemsani Maghraoui
New Zealand, Aliesha Phillipa Faulkner
Norway, Talita Trygsland
Panama, Annika Madelaine Forero Fuentes
Singapore, Preeti Sawalani
Sweden, Sheida Tilles
Taiwan R.O.C, Chen Li-Chun
Ukraine, Valeriya Nykyforets
Venezuela, Estefania Di Filippo
Vietnam, Phan Thi Ngoc Diem



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Valerie Bangs Garcia, Tanduay Rhum Calendar Girl 2009

After Ehra Madrigal, it's Valerie 'Bangs' Garcia's time to sizzle in the 2009 calendar of Tanduay Rhum.

Bangs has an upcoming soap on ABS-CBN, the Judy Ann Santos starrer 'Habang May Buhay' which Bangs taped a long time ago, but there's this rumor that she will be transferring to GMA 7.

During the 'Lucky '09', the New Year celebration of GMA 7 last December 31, Bangs was there to promote her calendar for Tanduay. She was actually the only Kapamilya star present in the occasion.

Was it a sign that she has already moved or is planning to move to GMA?

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2008 Best Films, Actors and Actresses

Year after year, Mario Bautista of People's Journal makes his own list of the best films and performances during the year, which somehow determines the outcome of the upcoming awards nights.

And for 2008, he has reviewed a total 84 films, 26 of which are mainstream movies while the rest are digital films, and comes up with his own honor roll of best films and performances for the year.

Anne Curtis, who won as Best Actress for 'Baler' in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival is not one of the Best Actresses for 2008, according to Bautista.

Take a look.

BEST FILMS
“Jay” directed by Francis Pasion
“100” by Chris Martinez
“Boses” by Ellen Ongkeko
“Brutus” by Tara Illenberger
“Torotot” by Maryo J. delos Reyes
“Baler” by Mark Meily
“Ploning” by Dante Garcia
“Caregiver” by Chito Rono

Best Actors
Baron Geisler as the exploitative gay TV reporter in “Jay” and as the cuckolded husband who kills his wife and her paramour in “Torotot,”
Julian Duque as the battered boy who refuses to talk and turns out to be a precocious musician in “Boses,”
Christopher de Leon as the dying friend in “Magkaibigan,”
Yul Servo as the wronged husband who decides to forgive his erring wife in “Torotot,”
John Estrada as the woefully aimless husband in “Caregiver,”
John Lloyd Cruz as the cynical boss with an ax to grind against his own family in “A Very Special Love,”
Polo Ravales as the ill-fated gay fisherman looking for his lost lover in “Walang Kawala.”

Best Actresses
Mylene Dizon as the dying heroine who makes peace with her loved ones and with God in “100,”
Judy Ann Santos as the village lass who has a positive effect on the people around her in “Ploning,”
Gina Pareno as the matriarch of a wayward family living in a dilapidated moviehouse in “Serbis,”
Irma Adlawan as the theatre actress having problems with her marriage in “Hubad,”
Sharon Cuneta as the wife and mother working in London who has to make a final choice about her irresponsible husband in “Caregiver,”
Dawn Zulueta as the patient and sacrificing wife of a dying man in “Magkaibigan,” Boots Anson Roa as the addled mom who can’t accept her youngest son falling in love with another man in “Lovebirds.”

Best Supporting Actors
Ricky Davao as the abusive dad and Coke Bolipata as the helpful violinist in “Boses,”
Julio Diaz as the spineless cuckolded husband in “Serbis,”
German Moreno aka Kuya Germs as the aging gay in “Paupahan,”
Phillip Salvador as the rebel leader in “Baler,”
Peque Gallaga as the theater director who’s fighting for artistic freedom in “Hubad,”
Joseph Roble as the wacky friend in “UPCAT,”
Emilio Garcia as the ruthless and corrupt bisexual cop in “Walang Kawala,”
Yul Servo as the NPA leader who helps the Mangyan kids in “Brutus,”
Tommy Abuel as the understanding father of a gay son in “Lovebirds.”

Best Supporting Actresses
Shamaine Centenera as the mother who kills the rapist of his gay son in “Lihim ni Antonio,”
Mylene Dizon as the nurse from the city who serves in a backward town in “Ploning”, Eugene Domingo as the dying invalid mom in “Ploning” and as the supportive best friend in “100,”
Cherry Pie Picache as the kind-hearted directress of a shelter home for distressed kids in “Boses”,
Angelu de Leon as the mentally disturbed teacher
Snooky Serna as the foul-mouthed broker of body organs for sale in “Paupahan,”
Flor Salanga as the mother of a murdered gay son in “Jay,”
Irma Adlawan as the generous aunt having an affair with their gardener in “Dose,” Maricel Laxa as the feisty but supportive wife in “Magkaibigan.”


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American Idol Season 8 Top 50 leakage

The 8th season of American Idol is about to kick off this January and as of this point, fans are craving once more for the show's spoilers and the names of those who made it to the Top 50, before they know it on TV, when it premieres on January 13 and 14.

Joesplaceblog has the list of rumored Top 50 contestants of American Idol Season 8 plus the names of those who at least made it to Hollywood:

Top 50

Angela Martin
Emily Wynne-Hughes
Jacklyn “Jackie” Tohn
Jakob McKay
Junot Jaynor
Justin Williams
Michael Bartul
Ryan P.A. Johnson
Stephen Fowler
Taylor Vaifanua:
T.K. Hash

Contestants who made it to Hollywood:

Aaron Blinds
Adam Lambert
Alan Jackson
Alexander Green
Alexander “Alex” Wagner
Alexandria Silva
Alexea Lawson
Alexis Middleton
Allison Barron
Allison Iraheta
Amy Mcintosh
Ann Marie Boskovich
Anna Kaelin
Anthony Safonov
Antonio Magana
Arianna Afsaro
Asa Barnes
Ashley Hollister
Ashley Mendez
Aubrey Logan
Audra-Kate Geiger
Austin Jonathon Sisneros
Barry Tomkins
Bellamy Williams
Brent Keith Smith
Brianna Horne
Bryan Peterson
Carla Trujillo
Casey Carlson
Cesar Morales
Chelsea Hunt
Christopher Brigham
Christopher “Chris” Chatman
Christopher “Chris” Medina
Christopher Pinkston
Clark Masters
Cody Sheldon
Damaris Rivera
Daniel “Danny” Gokey
Danielle “Danii” Roundtree
David Gowryluk
David Osmond
Deanna Brown
Denise Holbrook
Dennis Brigham
Derek Drake
Derik Lavers
Devon Baldwin
Dominic Lynch
Dominique Brown
Eddie Elkins
Emily Wynne-Hughes
Erika Wesley
Felicia Barton
Grant Baird
Imari Molifua
India Morrison
Jackie Midkiff
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mendez
Jake Marshman
Jamar Rogers
James Harris
James Jannetty
Jana Beutler Holland
Jarret Burns
Jasmine Murray
Jason Rosario
Jeanine Vailes
Jennifer “Jenn” Korbee
Jennifer (Jenesis) Samoranos
Jeremy Sarver
Jesse McCullagh
Jessica Furney
Jessica “Jesse” Langseth
Jesus Valenzuela
JM Rieger
Joanna Pacitti
John Twiford
Jorge Nuñez Mendez
Josh Cloud
Joshua Tryon
Joshua Ulloa
Juan Planas
Julissa Veloz
Justin Williams
Katrina Darrell
Kaylan Loyd
Kaylee Cohen
Kechelle Hodge
Kelly Evetter
Kendall Beard
Kenneth “Kenny” Hoffpauer
Kris Allen
Kristen McNamara
Lacey Brown
Lauren Barnes
Lydia Parrott
Mallory Logue
Margaret “Margo” May
Markese Morris
Matt Corkey
Matt Giraud
Matthew “Matt” Breitzke
Megan Bohls
Megan Corkey
Melinda Camille
Michael Castro
Michael Sarver
Michael Steven Tristan
Mishavonna Henson
Monique Garcia Torres
Moorea Masa
Morgan McOwen
Nancy Wilson
Natasha “Tasha” Valentine
Natanial “Nate’ Marshall
Nena Lockheart
Nichol Berry Kennels
Nicholas “Nick” Hendrix
Nick Mitchell
Patricia Roman
Perrie Cataldo
Phoebe Holiday (Ryan)
Reggi Beasley
Ricky Braddy
Ryan Paul August Johnson
Raquel “Sarah” Houghton
Sarah Rose Flack
Scott Douglas MacIntyre
Sharon Wilbur
Shelby Swartwood
Stacie Ball
Stephanie Brit
Steven Darden
Tamara Taylor
Tatiana Nicole Del Toro
Thomas “Otto” Malone
Tom Korbee
Tuan/Twan Lozada
Tryphaena Joelle Nimmons
Von Smith

The American Idol Season 8 will have two-day premiere, on January 13 and 14, on FOX.

From there, the auditions of those contestants who made it to Hollywood will be shown until the Top 50 hopefuls are chosen.

Auditions were done in East Rutherford, New Jersey; Jacksonville, Florida; Kansas City, Missouri; Louisville, Kentucky; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, California and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Yes, Puerto Rico

The Top 50 contestants will be cut down to Top 36, which shall be revealed on February 11.

Voting will begin on February 17, where viewers will decide as to who they think should advance to the next round of the competition. The 36 semi-finalists will be divided into three groups: 12 each night (February 17, February 24 and March 3).

Three finalists will be chosen each night based on the highest number of votes (1 male, 1 female and the one with the next highest vote) then the judges will choose 3 contestants to round up the Top 12 in a 'Wild Card' episode on March 5 .

Then the Top 12 finalists will be officially revealed on March 5 and their first performances is slated on March 10th.

In the Philippines, American Idol Season 8 will be shown once again on Q11.


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