Jessy Mendiola of the Philippines is Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism! Congratulations!

JESSY MENDIOLA, CHOSEN AS HONORARY AMBASSADOR FOR KOREAN TOURISM

The Philippines' “Maria Mercedes” television drama series star Jessy Mendiola flew to Korea last night October 29, 2013 to meet with the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) for her ceremonial appointment as Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism.

This is a great marketing idea, I suggest our Department of Tourism (DOT) under advertising whiz Secretary Mon Jimenez consider also hiring or inviting a Korean celebrity or VIP to be our ambassador for Philippine tourism? We know that South Korea is one of Asia's wealthiest nations, and many of their tourists like the Philippines already and most specially our beach destination of Boracay. Perhaps DOT can also seek out a Chinese celebrity to be our goodwill ambassador for Philippine tourism not only in China, but to include majority ethnic Chinese societies like Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau?

Image below of the beautiful actress Jessy Mendiola was sent to this blog by ABS CBN 2, thanks!

The beautiful actress and model Jessy will immediately attend to her duties as ambassador in her five-day trip as she is slated to meet with KTO Chairman Charm Lee and go around the country’s famous tourist spots to promote Korea’s tourism to Philippines.

“I am very honored and thankful that the KTO chose me as ambassador. The Koreans are very nice to me when I visited their country and they instantly became dear to my heart,” said Jessy.

The newest Philippine TV primetime princess is no stranger to Korea since she’s been there for several times to do the KBS show “World Date with Shinee” and to do some photo shoots for a magazine. She was also chosen by a Korean mobile messaging application as endorser.

Jessy currently sizzles the Philippine television screens as “Maria Mercedes” every weeknights on primetime.

Another image of the pretty TV star Jessy Mendiola below, sent to this blog by ABS CBN 2:

The story continues to heat up even more now that Mercedes (Jessy Mendiola) and Luis (Jake Cuenca) are officially an item. Mercedes’ past also haunts her as she crosses paths, after a long time, with the man who destroyed her family. 

How far can Mercedes and Luis’ relationship go? What will Misty (Nikki Gil) and Malvina (Vivian Velez) do to tear them apart? Will Magnolia (Vina Morales) finally find Mercedes and her siblings?

Viewers can follow the bittersweet story of “Maria Mercedes,” weeknights, on Philippine television network ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. It is a remake and a Philippine version of the South American television drama of the same title.

Beautiful and popular actress Jessy Mendiola travelling to South Korea as tourism envoy, image below sent to this blog by ABS CBN 2, thanks very much!

Congratulations to award-winning, Ateneo-educated and smart Philippine actor Dingdong Dantes for being the latest cover of StarStudio magazine for its March 2013 issue. This magazine also features his popular actress girlfriend Marian Rivera.

Both Dingdong and Marian are famous stars of GMA 7, the archrival network of ABS CBN 2 which owns StarStudio magazine through its print media subsidiary ABS CBN Publishing.

(Image below sourced from tvrage.com)

(Image below sourced from mypatrick.multiply.com)

Here is the news I received from ABS CBN Publishing, in English and Tagalog (Filipino) versions:

DINGDONG DANTES IN STARSTUDIO

For his first StarStudio solo cover, back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor awardee Dingdong Dantes shares the journey of his life, told through exclusive photographs — including some of him and girlfriend Marian Rivera — taken during their trips together to Barcelona, Spain, Angkor Wat and Amanpulo, Palawan.

It is also the first time for Dingdong to show the latest addition to his collection of vehicles: a Chevrolet Corvette and the Ducati Diavel, which was a gift from Marian.

In the magazine’s packed March 2013 Big Summer Travel Special, Kapamilya stars also share photos of their adventures to some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. And for those who are raring to go on tour this summer, check out the latest celebrity style and travel accessories. 

All these and more in StarStudio magazine’s Big Summer Travel Special, only from ABS-CBN Publishing.

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DINGDONG DANTES TAMPOK SA STARSTUDIO

Hitik sa mga litrato nina Dingdong Dantes at nobyang si Marian Rivera ang unang StarStudio solo cover ng Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Awardee.

Ikukuwento ni Dingdong ang mga di-malilimutang pangyayari sa kanyang buhay sa pamamagitan ng exclusive photographs mula sa kanyang trips kasama si Marian sa Barcelona, Spain, Angkor Wat, at Amanpulo, Palawan.

Ipapakita rin ni Dingdong sa unang pagkakaton ang mga pinakabagong karagdagan sa kanyang koleksyon ng mga sasakyan: ang kanyang Chevrolet Corvette at Ducati Diavel na regalo sa kanya ni Marian.

Maliban sa nakakakilig na mga litrato nina Dingdong at Marian, hindi mawawala ang mga litrato ng pinakasikat na Kapamilya stars na nagpunta sa iba’t ibang tourist destinations sa mundo. Kung sino sila, abangan na lamang sa Big Summer Travel Special ng StarStudio kung saan tampok din ang latest summer celebrity styles at travel accessories para sa mga naghahanda nang mag-impake para sa kanilang nalalapit na summer trips!

Lahat ng ito at marami pang iba sa StarStudio magazine, available na sa lahat ng bookstores at newsstands nationwide. Hatid ito sa inyo ng ABS-CBN Publishing.

Philippine celebrities Jessy Mendiola & Matteo Guidicelli star in Precious Hearts Romances presents PARAISO at ABS-CBN


Congratulations to ABS CBN Broadcasting Corp. and Precious Hearts Romances publishing firm for coming up with this project, which will surely excite and entertainment TV viewers all over the Philippines!




The country’s new desirable love team, Jessy Mendiola and Matteo Guidicelli, puts its chemistry to test as they team up for the first time on television to make your afternoon sizzle in ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye Precious Hearts Romances presents Paraiso premiering on November 5 (Monday) on Kapamilya Gold.

“Matteo is very professional and sweet. Ngayon ko lang siya nakatrabaho and honestly, I am very excited,” Jessy said.

Matteo, on the other hand, seems to have been captivated by her leading lady and looks forward to getting to know her better on and off cam.

“Jessy and I have a great working relationship together. I feel like she’s a deep person that makes me more interested in knowing her,” Matteo said.



In the tradition of bringing compelling dramas on passionate love, Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) once again opens its pages and tells the story about two different people who will find paradise in each other’s arms after being stranded in an uninhabited island for months.

PHR presents Paraiso follows the story of Yanie (Jessy Mendiola), a street smart and resourceful young woman who wants to alleviate her family from poverty, and Brennan, a rich married man who wants to prove his worth to his father.

A tragedy suddenly strikes in the middle of the vast ocean. The ship they’re on capsizes and the two find themselves washed ashore on a small, unoccupied island.

They start off on the wrong foot but Yanie and Brennan have no choice but to depend on each other to survive. This draws them closer together and unexpectedly paves the way for them to fall in love.

They have found paradise in each other, but it will be short-lived as authorities come to their rescue. The two part ways and face the lives they temporarily left
Brennan finds himself dealing with his marital problems with his wife Meagan (Jewel Mische), who is having a hard time conceiving a child, while Yanie starts anew after a loss in her family and gets comfort in her best friend Justin (Matt Evans).



What will they do when fate brings them together once again?

Will they still feel the same way about each other?

How much are they willing to give up to experience paradise once again in each other’s arms?

Also included in the cast of Precious Hearts Romances Presents Paraiso are Arron Villaflor, Bodjie Pascua, Juan Rodrigo, Ina Feleo, Dionne Monsanto, Angel Jacob, Jessica Conelly, Paco Evangelista, Marissa Sanchez, Gary Lim, Alex Castro, Justine Cuyugan, Wendy Tabusalla, Idda Yaneza, Guji Lorenzana, Kathleen Hermosa, Maliksi Morales, Pamu Pamorada, Ms. Evangeline Pascual and Ms. Ces Quesada. This is directed by Rechie Del Carmen, Connie Macatuno and Nico Hernandez.

The premiere of Precious Hearts Romances presents Paraiso will be on November 5 (Monday) on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.
 

It's already Christmas on Philippine television! Are you already preparing, buying gifts too?

Thanks to ABS-CBN 2 executive and University of Santo Tomas mass communications teacher Kane Choa for sending this news.

“Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kuwento ng Pasko” preems Oct 17

ABS-CBN’S CHRISTMAS STATION ID BRIGHTENS THE YULETIDE SEASON

ABS-CBN launches its much-awaited Christmas station ID this Wednesday (Oct 17) after “TV Patrol” following other viral and popular music videos released by the Kapamilya network over the past years such as the very successful “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko” in 2009.

With the theme “Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko,” this year’s station ID highlights how the Filipino spirit always shines through despite calamities that ravage our country. 

“It shows how each Filipino become bearers of light, as they help their countrymen get back on their feet, and how they remain resilient because kindness never runs out in this nation filled with people who are always ready and willing to help,” said Robert Labayen, head of Creative Communications Management.

According to Labayen, many scenes in the station ID are inspired by real events. Some of these stories happened at the height of the habagat— a fireman who saved the lives of those stranded in their own homes; a chef who opened the doors of his restaurant to feed victims; a young woman who offered her own jacket to a street child who was suffering under the cold rain; Philippine coast guards who went out of their way to save lives; even volunteers and civilians who selflessly offered their time and energy to relief work. 

These simple stories of heroism set apart this year’s campaign as it encourages viewers to share the light through these heroic deeds.  Modern day heroes involved in these stories bravely and selflessly spread the light during past calamities thus, the station ID aims to inspire and shed light on more Filipinos to do the same.

This year’s offering features hundreds of Kapamilya stars paying tribute to ordinary Filipino heroes, at the same time helping spread the light across the globe.

The parol, a Pinoy Christmas icon, is this year’s Christmas station ID centerpiece. Film director John-D Lazatin suggested the idea of having kids orphaned during Typhoon Sendong design a parol. This, in turn, is used as an instrument of light spreading around the world.

“When we own the Kapamilya parol, we’re not only spreading the light, we’re also being part of an effort to help our disaster affected Kapamilya, as proceeds from the parol sales would be donated to Sagip Kapamilya, the ABS-CBN Foundation that provides relief to affected communities of disasters, as well as engage in rehabilitation and disaster risk reduction projects,” said Lazatin.

The Kapamilya parol will be retailed in SM Kultura and ABS-CBN Studio Store. It can also be ordered online through abscbnstore.multiply.com.

The SID song “Kwento ng Pasko” was performed by an ensemble of ABS-CBN artists – Sarah Geronimo, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Billy Crawford; the Champions Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Bugoy Drilon, Marcelito Pomoy, Jovit Baldivino; the Sessionistas Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon, Juris, Princess, Sitti, Kean Cipriano and Bamboo; kid singers from ABS-CBN Star Magic; X Factor Philippines Grand Winner KZ Tandingan, Daniel Padilla and Piolo Pascual.

This year’s Christmas anthem was written by Robert Labayen, ABS-CBN’s Vice President of Creative Communications Management with music by Marcus and Amber Davis.

The Christmas station ID and the Kapamilya Parol selling are part of ABS-CBN’s nationwide Christmas campaign. Other component of the campaign include the Kapamilya Simbang Gabi, viewer promo, and the annual Christmas special.

The 2012 Christmas Station ID was created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos, Patrick de Leon and Ira Zabat. It is directed by Paolo Ramos with Peewee Gonzales. Logo design by Melo Saliendra, head of Print Graphics and Design.

The SID Creative and Production team members are Dang Baldonado, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas, Kathrina Sanchez, Christina Barbin, Christine Joy Laxamana, Marchie Blaire Mallari, Sheryl Ramos, Adrian Lim, Carla Payongayong, Chiz Constantino-Perez, Christine Daria-Estabillo, Lota Rosales, Lloyd Corpuz, Mark Bravo; with ABS-CBN Marketing’s Cookie Bartolome, Baroy Morga, and Chris Wong; ABS-CBN TV Entertainment, ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, and ABS-CBN Global.

Other members are Jaime Porca, Technical Production head;  Rommel Andreo Sales, Director of Photography; Sam Esquillon, Production Designer; Oliver Paler, Alfie Landayan, Meryl Miranda, Con Ignacio, Post Production Team; Jimmy Muna, sound engineer; Winnie Mariano, artist coordinator; Mary Ann Rejano, Remy Sotto, Talent Caster; Marvin Bragas,  Location Manager;  Marileth Abejero, Photographer; and Darwin Duenas, Production Coordinator.

Did you see the premiere of the much-awaited ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID, “Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kuwento ng Pasko,” this Wednesday (Oct 17), right after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN? It was also aired on the same night on Studio 23, DZMM TeleRadyo, ANC, Lifestyle Network, Cinema One, MYX, Hero TV, Velvet, Balls, and Digital TV channels.