Mo Twister is Leaving the Philippines

Mo Twister is leaving the Philippines for good to live in New York. This afternoon's episode of Paparazzi was his last television appearance.

The reason for his leaving the country and his TV/radio career was something that he couldn't say. He assured, though, that the reason wasn't a girl.

About that "reason," Mo told Cristy Fermin that it's something he has "been trying to overcome in the past year... something that Rhian and I have been trying to overcome together..."

Cristy, trying to get more out of Mo and who obviously had her own idea of what it was Mo was referring to, asked, "Nakokonsens'ya ba kayo?" To which Mo replied with, "Ayokong sabihin na 'kayo' because Rhian is her own person and I am my own person. Basta, I'm in a dark, dark place. I'm in a dark place."

Mo further said that it wouldn't have affected him if he wasn't in his right frame of mind but each one of us has different values instilled in us and that "something" was against his values that's why he's leaving.

He's not sure how long he would be gone, or how long it would take him to heal.

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Sharon Cuneta Leaves ABS-CBN for a P1B Contract with TV5

Kumpirmado na ngang lilisanin na ni Sharon Cuneta ang bakuran ng ABS-CBN. Ayon sa sources ng PhilStar's Funfare, selyado na ang P1B contract ng singer/actress/host na mismong ang Viva's big boss na si Vic del Rosario (also Sharon's manager) ang nakipag-negotiate. Epektibo umano ang pagiging Kapatid ng megastar by early 2012.

Hindi idinetalye ng sources ang kontrata ni Sharon ngunit ito umano ang pinakamalaking kontrata sa kasalukuyan para sa isang local artist. Kasama sa kontratang ito ang pagho-host ng megastar ng isang talk show para sa TV5.

Phil and James Younghusband Join AKTV

Philippine Azkals stars Phil and James Younghusband recently signed a 3-year-contract with AKTV, the sports channel of TV5, as football ambassadors.

Above photo shows (from left) James Younghusband, TV5 president Ray C. Espinosa, Phil Younghusband and TV5's executive vice president Bobby Barreiro.

By joining AKTV, the Younghusbands will have a chance to teach viewers of the channel the basics of football as well as share their nutrition and diet regimen and give tips on how to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Drawing from their years of professional experience, Phil and James are destined to help the Filipinos appreciate football even more.

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TV5's "Glamorosa" Teaser

Check out the teasers of the upcoming TV5 series titled Glamorosa. It stars Lorna Tolentino and Alice Dixson.

Glamorosa is Lorna Tolentino's first project with the Kapatid network while it is Alice Dixson's second. Alice was in the cast of the Alex Gonzaga-starrer Babaeng Hampaslupa which was shown earlier this year.

The two had worked together in the past. They topbilled the movie Nagbabagang Luha in the 80s with Gabby Concepcion and Richard Gomez. This TV5 series can be considered as their reunion movie 23 years after.

Set to premiere this November, Glamorosa also stars Zoren Legaspi as the man Lorna and Alice's characters will both love. According to Alice, she will play the role of a "scheming bitch" to Lorna's bida role, a contrast to her Babaeng Hampaslupa's "goody" character.

Watch the teasers after the jump.

Gelli de Belen Hosts "Gellicious"

TV5 welcomes the newest addition to their pool of talents, Gelli de Belen. She will be hosting a show in the network's morning block titled Gellicious, which will premiere on October 25. The title was obviously patterned after her name, making the show only hers.

Gelli de Belen used to host the the defunct GMA-7 morning show Sis with her sister Janice de Belen and Carmina Villaroel. The Kapuso network decided to end the show with the rise of Showtime as majority of the televiewers favored the talent show more.

Janice was the first to transfer networks. She's now in ABS-CBN and is on the advocacy series Budoy. Carmina, on the other hand, remained in GMA-7 as she is given acting projects by the network. She is currently in the afternoon drama Pahiram ng Isang Ina.

With Gellicious, Gelli de Belen will still be doing what we loved seeing her in for quite a number of years in Sis - hosting a morning show. Although her new show seems to be focused on food alone, it will really be a delight to watch and hear Gelli again on weekday mornings.

Gellicious is going to hit TV5's morning block soon!

Kapamilya Stars Renews Contract with ABS-CBN

Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee renewed their contracts with ABS-CBN last October 6th. Considered as among the brightest Kapamilya stars, the contract signing was attended by the big bosses of ABS-CBN led by President Charo Santos-Concio, Channel Head Cory Vidanes, Freddie M. Garcia, and Star Magic Head Mariole Alberto.

The four celebrities currently star in their own soaps in the Kapamilya network. Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee are the lead stars of Maria la del Barrio where they play Maria and Luis respectively. Kim Chiu, on the other hand, stars in My Binondo Girl and Gerald Anderson's advocacy series Budoy has just premiered last Monday.

Recently, it was Shaina Magdayao, Angelica Panganiban and Pokwang who renewed their contracts. Shaina will star opposite Jake Cuenca in the upcoming series titled Doha while we just saw Angelica Panganiban guest star in 100 Days to Heaven. Pokwang co-hosts Happy Yipee Yehey and her contract renewal with the network ends talks that she also wants to transfer to TV5 to co-host with Willie Revillame just like Mariel Rodriguez did.

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Nadine Lustre and AJ Muhlach To Play Sharon-Gabby Role in TV-Remake of "P.S. I Love You"

Nadine Lustre and AJ Muhlach will star in the TV5 remake of the 80s hit movie P.S. I Love You.

AJ and Nadine are two of television's freshest faces today. They play Ace and Georgina respectively in TV5's teen-oriented series Bagets.

Their tandem will be given a break as they star in the upcoming television series P.S. I Love You. It is a TV-remake of the 80s movie topbilled by Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion.

Included in the cast of the TV-remake are Gabby Concepcion, Dina Bonnevie, Alex Gonzaga, Kean Cipriano, Nikki Bacolod, Cogie Domingo, Say Alonzo, Candy Pangilinan, JC Parker and Michael Flores.

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