BOYFRIENDS & I HITS BACOLOD THIS 03/16/2013

This March 16, 2013.... it's going to be Valentine's Day all over again as Merci Bakeshop proudly brings together for the first time....

Teen heartthrobs DANIEL PADILLA and ENRIQUE GIL

Japanese-Brazilian hunk DANIEL MATSUNAGA

and Esquire Philippines' Sexiest Woman SOLENN HEUSAFF!


in... 


"Boyfriends & I"!


A one-night variety concert with the right mix of sweet and sexy entertainment that will surely leave your face with a smile. 

Scream your hearts out as Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil bring the energy higher with their talent and charm while Daniel Matsunaga and Solenn Heusaff will surely attract Bacolod men and women with their wholesome sexiness and wit to match.

This March 16, 2013, 8:00 pm at the USLS mark your calendars as "Boyfriends and I" takes centerstage! 


Ticket Prices are at:Platinum: P2000 Gold A: P1200 Gold B: P600 Silver: P300 Bronze: P150


Tickets are available at all MERCI Branches, Munsterific, Chika-an, MOOON Cafe and USLS TicketronFor inquiries: contact (0917)3080088, (0999)9917172 (0922)8777863.

DOLPHY, 1928-2012

As of today, July 11, 2012, Philippine showbusiness' Comedy King Dolphy passed away.  He was 83.

He made people laugh for more than six decades.  Starting out on stage vaudevilles during the Japanese occupation era as Golay, he found fame and fortune making people laugh.  After the war, he made a name as a comic relief to some of the biggest stars in the 1950's, until he was launched alongside Lolita Rodriguez in the movie adaptation of Mars Ravelo's "Jack en Jill".

When television started out in the '60s and was slowly making a name for a burgeoning industry, he was one of the pioneer talents of the pre-martial law ABS-CBN.  His tandem with Panchito in "Buhay Artista" drew lots of laughter, especially with their song translation gags.  Soon after, he started branching out as a producer, makinghis own movies that converted into hits.

During Martial Law, he became the unofficial padre-de-familia of Philippine Television when he headlined "John en Marsha" with versatile actress Nida Blanca.  The phenomenal sitcom zoomed high in the ratings, and lasted 17 years on air.

His career was colorful, so was his lovelife.  His various affairs with women resulted in having 18 children, but he proved to be a good provider.  Soon after we got to see some of his children making a name for themselves, on the television and movies.

Despite all the success that he had, he remained humble.  His status as top comedian became legendary when he gave a break to some aspiring stars.  His generosity to some small workers in the industry is also a testament to how big his heart is.

His showbiz career withstood the tests of time.  A true survivor even in real life when he dealt with internal family issues, death among his showbiz friends and contemporaries, and even dealing with his own health issues too.

Who would ever forget his successful showbiz comeback in the '90s via the sitcom "Home Along da Riles" when almost everybody considered him a has-been?  Who would ever forget his comedies that dealt with various takes on Hollywood and in the Philippine society?

His jokes made us laugh.  His personality will never be imitated or equaled.  His legacy as a comedian will never be forgotten.

John Puruntong, Kevin Cosme, Facifica Falayfay...

Mang Dolphy... salamat sa sayang binigay niyo!  Time to laugh with God as main audience.

STAYING RELEVANT BY SELLING

 

First off, we start with ... pickup lines!

CORONA KA BA?

Bakit?

Gusto ko... co-mingled tayo ha?

*******

Lumabas ka na sa kinatataguan mo!

Bakit?

Delikado kasi diyan sa KLOSETA, baka mababakla ka lang!

*******

Now... on with the first post!

The rumored "merging" of GMA Network and TV5 has definitely shook the whole broadcast industry.  If I were to be asked if who will benefit from this merger in the long run, I would definitely say...

It's GMA Network!

Come to think of it, the Kapuso Network set off the wrong foot at the start of the year after the exodus of most of its stars to rival network ABS-CBN.  Plus the fact that they offered more straight drama shows on primetime instead of the usual "telefantasya" that was closely identified with them.  And the retirement of Wilma V. Galvante, the lady genius behind some of GMA's most successful shows these past decade, it seems that GMA was going down the drain.

But thanks to their daytime offerings bannered by "Eat Bulaga" and now pre-noontime favorite "Kusina Master", GMA was able to keep its lead in the ratings.  Plus the primetime offerings "Biritera", "Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis" and "Legacy" did not lag behind the ratings game as well, despite the fact that ABS-CBN's "Walang Hanggan" is the top rating primetime show nowadays on both AGB Nielsen and Kantar TNS.  However, as far as Visayas and Mindanao is concerned ABS-CBN is still the top network in some of the key cities there.  Which is why, the moment a merger is indeed happening anytime between GMA and TV5, expect GMA to be more aggressive in promoting its artists, current shows, and upcoming shows and movies in the future.

What will happen to TV5 then?

Well, in my analysis, TV5 will might as well become the "farm station" for GMA, where we might be seeing good, quality shows but less big stars.

What about GMA?

Well, if it will be under MVP (Manny V. Pangilinan), GMA will go all out to match ABS-CBN's roster of glittery stars.  Who knows, we might be seeing recently converted Kapatids Sharon Cuneta, Aga Muhlach, Derek Ramsey, Willie Revillame, etc. doing shows on the Kapuso Network.  We might be seeing younger faces on noontime to match with ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" while "Eat Bulaga" might be on TV5.

Whatever will be the outcome of this possible merger, I am positive in saying that it will benefit both TV stations.  But GMA has succeeded in staying relevant by selling to a big businessman who's running a network consistent in placing third in the bloody ratings game.