Maja Salvador and Awra Briguela Put Your Emoji Skills to the Test in TV5’s 'Emojination'

MANILA, Philippines — Game show lovers will get to wear their thinking caps once again as TV5, in collaboration with APT Productions, launches the newest addition to its line-up of original shows, Emojination!

Awra Briguela & Maja Salvador

Premiering on TV5 this May 14 at 5:00 PM, the new game show combines the fun of using emojis with engaging ways of winning big prizes. 

Emojination is the first game show of its kind, challenging celebrity contestants to decipher emoji puzzles and answer questions related to them. Hosted by award-winning actress, Her ‘Emojesty’ Maja Salvador, and Gen-Z rising artist, ‘Fezfriend’ Awra Briguela, the show's unique format is guaranteed to keep audiences entertained and on the edge of their seats.

Awra Briguela & Maja Salvador

The game show revolves around the use of emojis in three (3) rounds, with two (2) players on each opposing team. In the first round, called "Pic-Per-Word," contestants are shown four emojis that describe a mystery word and they need to decipher the word to beat their opponents. 

For the second round, called “Sabi Swabe,'' players must identify famous lines or phrases (presented through emojis) to get to the next round. 

For the third round where it gets physical, “A Pair to Remember,'' each team will have a flip board with 20 emoji blocks flipped backwards and the players need to run through an obstacle to get to their respective boards and flip the blocks to find the matching pair of emojis. 

The team with the most “Emoticoins” will proceed to the Jackpot round called, “Match Magaling” where the pairs’ teamwork will be more challenged as they try to get the 5 mystery compound words in 3 minutes. If the players successfully complete this round, they will be given a chance to bring home the jackpot prize worth P50,000. 

"Emojination is a fun and exciting game show that brings the universal language of emojis to life," said TV5 President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero.

"We are thrilled to offer this innovative new show to our viewers and we look forward to the excitement and laughter it brings to every Filipino home every weekend."

Awra Briguela & Maja Salvador

Join the emoji craze and win big prizes in Emojination, premiering on May 14, 5:00 PM, only on TV5.

For more information and updates, follow TV5’s official social media pages and visit the website at www.tv5.com.ph.

Before Donny Pangilinan: There is Anthony and Maricel

“ITO ang talagang usapang kaibigan,” Korina Interviews host Korina Sanchez-Roxas declares.

“Alam ninyo bang ako ang naka-discover kay Anthony?”

Korina recruited Anthony in the 90’s to be one of her co-hosts on the morning show Magandang Umaga Po in ABS-CBN.

KORINA SANCHEZ-ROXAS, MARICEL LAXA
& ANTHONY PANGILINAN

And since marrying actress Maricel Laxa, Korina often consulted him about managing her staff as both Anthony and Maricel later became inspirational and motivational speakers, authors, and management consultants.

“Looking at how Maricel and Anthony managed their own lives, their marriage, pati ang pagpapalaki nila sa mga anak nila, wow… there’s a lot to talk about,” Korina says.

Korina says anyone who wants to learn about keeping a marriage together, raising five children and motivating them to excellence and individuality, and about managing one’s life should watch this episode.

MARICEL, KORINA & ANTHONY

“Siyempre hindi mawawala ang kilig factor sa love story nina Anthony and Maricel.”

”He was to be just my next victim. Today tinitingnan ko si Anthony and I tell myself, I'm still in love with this guy,” says a gushing Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan while giggling.

“The most important thing you can teach your child is to value himself or herself. Kapag alam ng bata ang kahalagahan niya, lahat na ng tagumpay kasunod na,” says Anthony.

The Pangilinans are parents to Ella who is soon to wed; Benjamin a champion athlete and songwriter; Donny a star influencer, actor, and businessman; Hannah a motivational and training coach; and Solana the youngest at 13 who read 400 books during the pandemic.

Anthony and Maricel are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary with Korina Interviews on Net 25 this Sunday at 5 pm after the romantic comedy Goodwill.

Catch up on your favorite Korina Interview on the YouTube Channel Rated Korina Plus at https://youtube.com/@KorinaSanchez1.

The Making of GMA Network’s “Voltes V: Legacy”

 

BEING the most expensive and biggest TV production to date of GMA Network, “Voltes V: Legacy” has definitely faced several challenges before its much-anticipated world premiere this May 8.

 

The country’s biggest series this 2023 is headlined by no less than five of Sparkle’s sought-after artists: Kapuso Ultimate Heartthrob Miguel Tanfelix as Steve Armstrong, Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson, Radson Flores as Mark Gordon, Raphael Landicho as Little Jon Armstrong, and Matt Lozano as Big Bert Armstrong.

GMA’s Assistant Vice President for Drama Helen Rose S. Sese highlighted how the show began its production at the height of the pandemic in 2020, “Nag-start kami mag-shoot noong simula ng pandemic, naka-lock in kami. Imagine ‘yung threat ng COVID-19 at that time and ‘yung gastos ng Network na lahat kami naka-lock in. Dagdag pa ‘yung mahigpit na protocols na kailangang sundin.”

 

Sese also revealed that the team had to make significant adjustments such as with the character of Little Jon, “Three years kaming magkakasama. Si Little Jon (Raphael) maliit pa noon. Tatlong beses kaming nagpagawa ng costume niya at isa ‘yun sa malaking challenge na pinagdaanan ng production kasi hindi pwedeng mag-shoot noon ang minor.”

“We had to finish all the sequences without him. There were meetings pa kung papalitan ba si Little Jon, but no. Nanindigan kami. May hope kami na huhupa ang COVID-19 and thank God dahil natapos namin ang project na ito,” Sese added.

 

Moreover, the GMA executive reminisced the personal sacrifices of the production team just to put up a grand and phenomenal series like “Voltes V: Legacy.” But at the end, Sese reiterated that everything has paid off.

 

According to her, “We sacrificed a lot of our time. ‘Yung times na we’d be spending with our families, wala kami do’n. But I’m not complaining because this is such a legacy project and I’m really proud na sa amin ito napunta because tangay na namin ito forever. Credits to the team behind me na never sumuko sa lahat ng challenges.”

Furthermore, Sese expressed her gratitude for the trust of GMA Network, “We’re very thankful sa Network kasi ang dami naming pinagdaanan na additional taping days just to finish this. I’m very thankful for the support of the Network to come up with such a good project.”

 

The live action series is produced by GMA Network in partnership with Toei Company, Ltd. and Telesuccess Productions Inc.

 

Acclaimed local animators from GMA’s Post Video Graphics and Audio team and Riot Inc. handled the program’s heavy CGI and other visual effects.

“Voltes V: Legacy” is produced by the award-winning GMA Entertainment Group headed by Senior Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; Assistant Vice President for Drama Helen Rose Sese; and Executive Producer Darling Pulido-Torres.

 

The highly-talented creative team behind this world-class live action adaptation is composed of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development Consultant Ricky Lee; Senior Creative Consultant RJ Nuevas; Creative Consultant Denoy Navarro-Punio; Head Writer Suzette Doctolero; and Writers/Brainstormers Liberty Trinidad-Villaroman, Jake Somera, and Loi Argel Nova. 

 

Starting this May 8, Kapuso viewers can finally join the five heroes and their machines in the highly-anticipated “Voltes V: Legacy,” – under the helm of esteemed director Mark Reyes – weeknights at 8:00 p.m. on GMA Telebabad and at 9:40 p.m. on GTV.

 

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. 

 

For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.

DonBelle, Perfect Loveteam To Promote Jollibee Chicken Sandwich Supreme

EVERYONE deserves to get their money’s worth in the food that they order, especially given today’s tightened budgets. Not only should it be hefty to get one through the next meal, but it should also be of great quality to make one happy and satisfied.

DONNY PANGILINAN, JOLLIBEE & BELLE MARIANO

Jollibee made sure that its Chicken Sandwich Supreme is packed with a lot to love. Capturing the real goodness of fried chicken in a sandwich, its large chicken fillet extends beyond the buns, guaranteeing crunchiness in every bite and a flavorful and juicy whole-muscle chicken fillet.

To highlight this love, Jollibee welcomes Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, fondly known as DonBelle, to its growing family. Their palpable chemistry has captured the hearts of many since their highly successful TV series He’s Into Her from 2021-2022 up until this day. The new gen phenomenal love team shows why Jollibee Chicken Sandwich Supreme is packed with a lot to love in Jollibee’s new ad. 

Check it out below!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2206350049754505

“Donny and Belle are the perfect love team to promote the Chicken Sandwich Supreme. Their effortless, quirky, and heartwarming dynamics made it easy for them to highlight why Jollibee Chicken Sandwich Supreme is packed with a lot to love resulting to sarap in every bite” said Pam Reyes, Assistant Vice President. 

DONBELLE PERFECT LOVETEAM TO PROMOTE
CHICKEN SANDWICH SUPREME

“Everyone deserves a good quality chicken sandwich, and Jollibee’s Chicken Sandwich Supreme is packed with a lot to love that will deliver sarap in every bite.”

The Chicken Sandwich Supreme is available nationwide for PHP 149 (Solo) and PHP 205 (w/ Fries & Drink). Drop by your nearest Jollibee branch and treat yourself to a large, crunchy, and juicy bite via dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru. You can also opt to have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee delivery app, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and Foodpanda!

For more information and updates on Jollibee’s products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Puregold’s 'Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile' Offers Full Kilig Experience with OST

AS Puregold Channel’s newest digital series, Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile, continues to draw in viewers with the undeniable chemistry between its leads, Bryce (Wilbert Ross) and Angge (Yukii Takahashi), the retailtainment pioneer ramps up the kilig in the ALSLNP experience. 

WILBERT ROSS

Puregold now invites fans to listen to Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’s EP, which can be found on streaming platform Spotify. The playlist features songs that will be heard throughout the series, adding more magic to the captivating story. 

YUKII TAKAHASHI

“Sasabihin Ko Na,” the first song on the EP, was written by Wilbert Ross, ALSLNP’s Bryce, himself. It expresses the musings of a young man who must gather the courage to profess his love.

 

“As a pioneer in retailtainment, Puregold knows that music has the power to enhance the viewing experience,” Puregold Senior Marketing Manager Ivy Piedad shares. 

WILBERT ROSS & MOI BIEN

“With Puregold Channel's OST for Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile, we wanted to create an immersive journey for our customers and audience. We carefully picked each piece to perfectly match the show's vibe and story, allowing viewers to engage themselves in the world we've created.”

 

Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’s soundtrack also features the songs “Anong Meron Ka” by Filipino boy band JBK; “Pwede Bang Malaman” and “Pasensya Na” by Filipino boy band 1:43; and “Pag-Ibig Na Kaya?” by It’s Showtime’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan” alum Apple Delleva.

TJ VALDERRAM & YUKII TAKAHASHI

These songs relate how two people get to know each other and develop genuine feelings of love, leaving listeners more intrigued and captivated by the story of Bryce and Angge.

 

In the upcoming episode 3 of Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile, Bryce is shown trying to spark more meaningful connections with women. And to spur him on, Angge, whom he chats with in a digital platform called Talkverse, becomes his virtual wingwoman, taking him through the tricky and perilous steps of the dating game.

 

As Bryce and Angge tentatively “tread” on this path, viewers wonder: could there be something deeper than friendship brewing in the horizon? 

Watch the trailer of episode 3 below: 

Catch Wilbert Ross wistfully crooning his beautiful song, “Sasabihin Ko Na,” and the other songs in Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’s soundtrack, as fans excitedly ponder this question.

 

Puregold Channel’s “Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile” features new episodes every Saturday. Tune in to the third episode, scheduled for release on Puregold’s official YouTube channel on May 6, at 7 p.m. 

 

Do you want FREE entertainment? Subscribe now to Puregold Channel on YouTube. For more updates, like @puregold.shopping on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and @puregoldph on TikTok.

“Mga Lihim ni Urduja” Airs Final and Most Epic Battle This May 5

THE biggest hunt for the priceless heritage jewels is here as GMA Network’s high-rating series, “Mga Lihim ni Urduja,” airs its finale on May 5. 

The series is bannered by the jewels of Philippine TV primetime: Kylie Padilla as Gem, Gabbi Garcia as Crystal, and Sanya Lopez as Hara Urduja. 

Completing the star-studded cast are Zoren Legaspi as Chairman/Marius, Rochelle Pangilinan as Dayang Salaknib, Jeric Gonzales as Agent Greg, Arra San Agustin as Valencia, Pancho Magno as Kenzo, Kristoffer Martin as Ryker, Michelle Dee as Freya, Vin Abrenica as Onyx, and Winwyn Marquez as Dayang Iloguin.

 

In its final week, the descendants – Gem, Crystal, and Onyx – successfully claim the last jewel of Urduja. However, Chairman and the Black Crows led by Valencia will do everything to steal the gems for their own sake. 

KYLIE PADILLA

Meanwhile, in a parallel world, Urduja is also facing intense combat. Dayang Iloguin wants to dethrone and harm her sister Urduja, in order for her to become the unruly and selfish leader of Tawalisi.

 

Will the villains be able to take the gems away from the descendants? How can Urduja protect herself and her jewels? Who among them will win the epic battle for family, country, and history?

“Mga Lihim ni Urduja” is made possible under the supervision of GMA SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; AVP for Drama Helen Rose Sese; Program Manager Dennis Joi K. Bentulan; and Senior Executive Producer Mona Coles-Mayuga.

GABBI GARCIA

The creative team behind this unique drama comprises Senior Creative Consultant Agnes Gagelonia Uligan; Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development Consultant Ricky Lee; Head Writer and Concept Creator Jojo Nones; Senior Writer John Roque; and Writers Renei Dimla, Patrick Ilagan, and Jai Cañete.

SANYA LOPEZ

Don’t miss the finale of “Mga Lihim ni Urduja” – under the helm of director Jorron Lee Monroy and associate director Ralf Malabunga – at 8:00 p.m. on GMA and at 9:40 p.m. on GTV. 

 

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com. 

Must Watch: 'REBOUND', A Heart Warmingly Inspirational Movie

THE latest South Korean sports-drama movie, 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 is based on the true story of basketball coach Kang Yang Hyeon and the Busan Jungang High School's 2012 run to the national championships final in spite of having only six active players and no backup on its team.

As you can see at the PH poster of 'Rebound' it says... ‘With only 6 players… they have to do the impossible.’

Starring Ahn Jae-Hong as coach Kang; and Lee Sin-Young, Jeong Jin-Woon, Kim Taek, Jung Gun-Joo, Kim Min, Ahn Ji-Ho as the players.

The heart warmingly inspirational movie is directed by Chang Hang-jun and written by Kwon Sung-hui and Kim Eun-hee.

Kang Yang-Hyun (Ahn Jae-Hong) won the MVP award as a high school basketball player and he now begins coaching the basketball team at Busan Jungang High School.

Ahn Jae-Hong

Lee Sin-Young

Jeong Jin-Woon

The basketball team was once an elite team, but not anymore. There are only 6 players on the team: Cheon Ki-Beom (Lee Sin-Young), Bae Kyu-Hyeok (Jinwoon), Hong Soon-Kyu (Kim Taek), Jung Gang-Ho ( Jung Gun-Joo), Heo Jae-Yoon (Kim Min) and Jung Jin-Wook (Ahn Ji-Ho).

Kim Taek

Jung Gun-Joo

Kang Yang-Hyun coaches his players in a national competition tournament and following Coach Kang's motto: "There is no such thing as missed shots, there are only rebounds!", a miracle takes place.

Kim Min

Ahn Ji-Ho

Don't miss this highly recommended movie, 'Rebound' and follow the real-life story of passionate youths who participated in the 2012 National High School Basketball Championship.

Opens on May 3, 2023 in Philippine cinemas from 888 Films International.