"And I Love You So" Showing Online

ABS-CBN Interactive and Star Cinema join forces as they break new grounds for the very first online streaming of a local film. And I Love You So Worldwide Online Premiere will run for a week starting August 28, Friday, until September 4, 2009.

In its efforts to share the story of Lara (played by Bea Alonzo) with more Filipinos globally, anyone from anywhere across the globe can now watch the full movie by simply logging on to http://starcinema.com.ph. More details about the first-ever online screening can also be found on the website as well as affiliate sites abs-cbn.com, tfcnow.com and teamkapamilya multiply sites.


Star Cinema, the country�s premiere film production company, has been known in the industry for its landmark movies that have touched the lives of millions of audience here and abroad.

With its latest offering � "And I Love You So", ABS-CBN�s film production arm sets more hearts afire with the stirring story of a young widow going through the emotional process of moving on.

The lead character, Lara Cruz, portrayed by Alonzo has been touted by critics as the young actress� best performance yet.

Also starring Derek Ramsay, Sam Milby Ms. Coney Reyes and under the direction of Laurenti Dyogi.

Log-on to www.abs-cbn.com for more updates and information.

And I Love You So - Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby and Derek Ramsay

On its 16th anniversary, Star Cinema proudly brings an extra-ordinary story of everlasting love...

...a love that tells us not to be afraid to fall in love again...and again.

And I Love You So is an upcoming romantic drama starring Derek Ramsay, Sam Milby and Bea Alonzo.

Synopsis: Lara (Bea Alonzo), a preschool teacher and owner, is widowed five months after she married her boyfriend of five years, Oliver (Derek Ramsay). Several months after his death, she meets Chris (Sam Milby), a young man also suffering from the loss of his spouse. They become friends and help each other move on. But as their friendship grows, their unmistakable attraction for each other grows.

And I Love You So also stars Candy Pangilinan, Nikki Gil and Coney Reyes. Directed by Laurenti Dyogi, And I Love You So is showing in cinemas nationwide on August 12, 2009.

And I Love You So - Full Trailer

Bea Alonzo To Star in the Remake of Vilma Santos Classic Film "Tagos ng Dugo"

Bea Alonzo will soon face the biggest challenge as far as her acting ability is concern.

In German Moreno's "That's Entertainment" column in Pilipino Star Ngayon, Kuya Germs announces that Bea Alonzo will do a remake of Maryo J. Delos Reyes' 1987 hit film "Tagos ng Dugo".

Starred by Star for All Season Vilma Santos, Tagos ng Dugo is a tragic drama where Vilma takes revenge on all the men who hurt her. The film gave Vilma her 1987 FAMAS, Catholic Mass Media Awards, Movie Magazine Awards and Cinemascoop Awards Best Actress trophies.

See Vilma Santos' award winning scene in "Tagos ng Dugo" below:

The role will require Bea to exert not just her best in acting (as seen in the above clip) but also to show some flesh and do some sexy scenes (as shown in this LINK).

Will Bea good enough to portray such demanding role? Let's wait and see...

Heartthrobs in Canada - Concert Dates and Venues

Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual and Acoustic Heartthrob Sam Milby will stage a 3-night concert in Canada called "Heartthrobs 2009: The Canadian Tour".

Joining them are 2008 Box-Office Jing John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and comedienne Pokwang.

Here are concert dates and venues:

April 9 - Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver

April 11 - Massey Hall in Toronto

April 12 - Winspear Centre in Edmonton

2008 Cinema One Originals Filmfest Winners

�Yanggaw� dominated the awards tally but the coming-of-age film �Imburnal� won Best Picture in the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival Friday night.

The awarding ceremony, hosted by Bianca Gonzalez and Atom Araullo, was held at the Dolphy Theater of ABS-CBN.

Here is the list of this year's winners:

Best Actor:
Marki Gil (Alon) tied with Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)

Best Actress:
Charee Pineda (Alon)

Best Supporting Actress:
Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)

Best Supporting Actor:
Joel Torre (Yanggaw)

Best Director:
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)

Best Sound:
Joey Santos and Eduardo Velasquez (Yanggaw)

Best Editing:
Borgy Torre (Yanggaw)

Audience Choice:
Yanggaw

Best Screenplay:
Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Imburnal)

Best Cinematography:
J. Geolamen, Jose Fiola and John Torres (Imburnal)

Special Jury Prize:
Kolorete

Best Production Design:
Kolorete

Best Musical Score:
Leujim Martinez (Alon)

Best Picture:
Imburnal

The seven finalists, including the non-winning films like �Motorcyle�, �Dose� and �UPCAT�, will be screened at IndieSine, Robinsons Galleria, from December 3 to 10.

"Walang Papalit sa Naging Pagsasama Namin ni Bea." - John Lloyd Cruz

The John Lloyd Cruz - Bea Alonzo tandem is considered one of the strongest and most successful loveteam not just in the history of Philippine TV but in the movie as well. Many said that it was a big risk on the part of their home studio to pair them with different showbiz personalities.

But the movie "A Very Special Love" which paired John Lloyd to young actress Sarah Geronimo proved a lot of showbiz followers wrong. And due to the movie's highly successful turn-out in the box-office, John Lloyd announces after the press who attended the pizza party sponsored by Greenwich at the Rufino Plaza in Makati City that their follow-up movie is now in the works.

"I think it's safe to say na susundan namin ang A Very Special Love. As of today, it's been confirmed. I'm very happy to announce na magkakaroon ng sequel ang A Very Special Love," told John about his next movie with Sarah.

But this doesn't mean that it will be the end of John Lloyd-Bea loveteam. According to John Lloyd, "Hindi naman mapapalitan 'yon ever, eh. Walang papalit sa naging pagsasama namin ni Bea, the same way na walang pwedeng makapagpahinto sa nagiging pagsasama namin ni Sarah.
"I mean, the more, the merrier...parang, sa mas marami kang babae na puwedeng maiparehas, mas maganda. Sa tingin ko naman, wala namang magdi-disagree doon. Ako, I'm thankful lang na nai-partner ako kay Bea, nai-partner ako kay Sarah, nag-work pareho." added John Lloyd.