Winners of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for 2012 were announced Sunday night, July 29, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Check out the winners below:

Director’s Showcase:

Audience Choice – Bwakaw
Best Screenplay – Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Sound – Kalayaan
Best Original Musical Score – Kamera Obskura
Best Editing – Mga Mumunting Lihim
Best Production Design – Kalayaan
Best Cinematography – Kalayaan
Best Supporting Actor – Art Acuña (Posas)
Best Ensemble – Judy Ann Santos, Agot Isidro, Iza Calzado, Janice de Belen (Mga Mumunting Lihim)
Best Actor – Eddie Garcia (Bwakaw)
Special Jury Prize – Kamera Obskura
NETPAC Awardee – Bwakaw
Best Director – Raymond Red (Kamera Obskura)
Best Film – Posas

New Breed:

Audience Choice – Ang Nawawala
Best Screenplay – Requieme
Best Sound – Aparisyon
Best Original Musical Score – Ang Nawawala
Best Editing – The Animals
Best Production Design – Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino
Best Cinematography – Diablo
Best Supporting Actor – Joross Gamboa (Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino)
Best Supporting Actress – Anita Linda (Sta. Nina)
Best Actor – Kristoffer King (Oros)
Best Actress – Ama Quiambao (Diablo)
Special Jury Prize – Requieme
NETPAC Awardee – Diablo
Best Director – Mes De Guzman (Diablo)
Best Film – Diablo

Short Features:

Audience Choice – Ruweda
Best Screenplay – Ang Paghihintay sa Bulong
Special Jury Prize – Manenaya
Best Director – Sheron Dayoc (As He Sleeps)
Best Short Film – Victor

Watch the trailer of “Bwakaw” starring Eddie Garcia

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) screening committee has just announced the official entries for the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Out of 14 entries, only 8 were selected and the 6 movies who failed are the following – (1) Ben Tumbling (Scenema Concept International) Jerico Ejercito and Camille Prats, (2) Tuhog (Quantum Films) Eugene Domingo, Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, (3) Sa ‘Yo Ang Sinapupunan (Solar Films & Brillante Mendoza) Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe, (4) My Prince Charming and Death March (Deus Lux Mea Films) Iza Calzado and Mario Maurer, and an untitled script from Center Stage Productions which stars Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, Jake Cuenca and Albert Martinez.

The (8) MMFF 2012 Official Entries are:

(1) “CONYO PROBLEMS” (GMA Films) Comedy
Starring: Aljur Abrenica, Maxene Magalona, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King, Mikael Daez, Isabelle Daza, Benjamin Alves
Directed by: Andoy Ranay

(2) “EL PRESIDENTE” (Scenema Concept) Action
Starring: George “ER” Estregan Jr., Cristine Reyes and Nora Aunor
Directed by: Mark Meily

(3) “MGA KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG” (Unitel Pictures, Studio5) Adventure
Episodes: ‘Pedrong Walang Takot’, ‘Mariang Alimango’
Starring: Richard Gomez, Ryan Agoncillo, Iza Calzado, Rufa Mae Quinto, Paolo Contis, Empress, Sam Concepcion and Zsa Zsa Padilla
Directed by: Mark Meily, Chris Martinez

(4) “ONE MORE TRY” (Star Cinema) Drama
Starring: Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo
Directed by: Ruel S. Bayani

(5) “SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL 14” (Regal Entertainment) Horror
Starring: Vhong Navarro, Dennis Trillo and Lovi Poe
Directed by: Chito S. Roño

(6) “SI AGIMAT, SI ENTENG AT SI ME” (OctoArts Films, M-Zet, APT Entertainment, Imus Productions, GMA Films) Fantasy
Starring: Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., Vic Sotto and Judy Ann Santos
Directed by: Tony Y. Reyes

(7) “SISTERAKA” (Star Cinema, Viva Films) Comedy
Starring: Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda
Directed by: Wenn Deramas

(8) “THE STRANGERS” (Quantum Films) Horror
Starring: Jake Cuenca, Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Jaime Fabregas and Cherry Pie Picache
Directed by: Lawrence Fajardo

Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition is a Filipino competitive cooking game show. It is an adaptation of Junior MasterChef, in Britain.

The competition is open for kids with ages of eight to twelve (8-12) years and who have incredible talent and passion for cooking, food and culinary.

The local version of the show will be aired on ABS-CBN network hosted by Philippine actress and Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos.

Interested applicants who wish to join Pinoy Junior MasterChef, click here for the requirements and application form. You may also call 415-2272 local 3500 from Monday to Sunday (9AM – 6PM).

ABS-CBN has just announced the remake of their most successful and longest-running teleserye in the Philippines Mara Clara. The original Mara Clara was played by Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes that ran from 1992 to 1997.

ABS-CBN has chosen former Goin’ Bulilit stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes to take on the roles of Mara and Clara respectively. Kathryn and Julia are formally offered by the Kapamilya network with this project through a contract signing with ABS-CBN Network Head Cory Vidanes, Senior Vice President for TV Productions Linggit Tan, and Business Unit Head Deo Endrinal.

Photo courtesy of Mara Clara Remake Facebook Fan Page

Judy Ann Santos is two months pregnant and will be a mother in seven months time. This report was confirmed by her husband Ryan Agoncillo on a noontime show Eat Bulaga.

The newly wed couple waited the result before they make an official announcement and yesterday the results came out. Judy Ann is pregnant! She was tested positive at the Asian Hospital in Alabang two weeks ago.

Ryan said that there’s no single word to describe his excitement when he first heard the heartbeat of their baby. He simply said, “AYOS” when he knew that he’ll be a father very soon!

Congratulations Judy Ann and Ryan!