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VIDEO: Koreans react to Marian Rivera, KathNiel and other Pinoy celebs

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Korean Star TV on its Youtube channel assessed some of the popular Filipino celebrities of today which include Julia Barretto, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Marian Rivera and Liza Soberano.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgtoIxriWmlbcmDDt11R9px38DcBZ-hgWi_sok8tQ32Ww10r22mRuXBkM6U9fd02ejevC3YmCXV2BAU11D223jjuJ1TbCc3gHPM7cbVvq3rVYoTRTeIdbWeyw_L5ZR-8zW9KIP5p9ev-k/s1600/korean-reacts-pinoy-stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koreans react to Marian Rivera, Liza Soberano and other Pinoy celebs" border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgtoIxriWmlbcmDDt11R9px38DcBZ-hgWi_sok8tQ32Ww10r22mRuXBkM6U9fd02ejevC3YmCXV2BAU11D223jjuJ1TbCc3gHPM7cbVvq3rVYoTRTeIdbWeyw_L5ZR-8zW9KIP5p9ev-k/s640/korean-reacts-pinoy-stars.jpg" title="Koreans react to Marian Rivera, Liza Soberano and other Pinoy celebs" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The viral video entitled "Koreans React To Pinoy Star"  was published on May 15 with its objective to determine the most popular star in Philippines. Majority of the show hosts thought Kapamilya actress and 'Forevermore' lead actress Liza as the prettiest.<br /><br />Meanwhile, one guy described Kapuso actress Marian Rivera as looking like a super model or Miss Universe.<br /><br />While they complimented the beauty of the Pinoy celebs, they were also suprised by how old some of the teen stars looked.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: What would Koreans think about Pinoy celebrities?</b><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hGNUu3Fggy8" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Do you agree on their assessment?<br /><br />Korean Star TV traces the latest Korean trend and aims to deliver all about Korean beauty, fashion, lifestyle and culture to people all around the world.</div>

VIDEO: Koreans react to Marian Rivera, KathNiel and other Pinoy celebs

MANILA, Philippines - Korean Star TV on its Youtube channel assessed some of the popular Filipino celebrities of today which include Julia B...

SPORTS COMMENTARY: Super Import seeks for local aid

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – “I’m not exactly sure why Orlando Johnson is not in the NBA. He’s good.” These are the words that Alaska Head Coach Alex Compton uttered after their win against the crowd favorite Brgy. Ginebra Gin Kings in commendation to the prolific reinforcement’s 50-point effort.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4nu7QiS7eoap6t89gzt8XR0hSq7hlW9ljRAb2L3wrDcnq4siNtylnVLbQWi4Azy9o7Qke9IWCvs4i0xQHS9gAplS_vxLxBC6Uoc9NGAH39XvQi8EEMbp9vpbOezS82XQCeetymiB8zF-/s1600/Orlando-johnson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Orlando Johnson posterizes Kevin Ighalo" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4nu7QiS7eoap6t89gzt8XR0hSq7hlW9ljRAb2L3wrDcnq4siNtylnVLbQWi4Azy9o7Qke9IWCvs4i0xQHS9gAplS_vxLxBC6Uoc9NGAH39XvQi8EEMbp9vpbOezS82XQCeetymiB8zF-/s640/Orlando-johnson.jpg" title="Orlando Johnson posterizes Kevin Ighalo" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orlando Johnson posterizes Kevin Ighalo | Credit: Arvin Lim/ABS-CBN</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The 26 year old, 6’5” Johnson was drafted 36th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2012 but was immediately shipped to the Indiana Pacers where he averaged 3.7 PPG. He was waived by the Pacers in 2014 and had a chance to play for the team who drafted him for a 10-day contract period. He signed a 1-year deal with Spanish team Laboral Kutxa Vitoria but was also released after six games.<br /><br />After 2014 - 2015 NBA D-League season with Austin Spurs, Orlando Johnson inked with Brgy. Ginebra Gin Kings as their Governor’s Cup reinforcement along with Asian import Sanchir Tungalag from Mongolia.<br /><br />All eyes were on Johnson during the start of the conference. Nobody knew how the new “Kabarangay” plays on the hard court unlike come backing imports like Marcus Douthit, Steven Thomas, Arizona Reid just to name a few who are capable of giving their respective teams wins.<br /><br />Lots of pressure on Johnson even before the conference started, with Gins’ Twin Towers: Japeth Aguilar and Greg Slaughter in sick bay plus their wing man Chris Ellis who is also out for the entire conference due to a right ankle injury. Gins’ newly appointed Head Coach Frankie Lim is relying heavily on his imports especially on the American shooting guard.<br /><br />Orlando Johnson showcased his talents during their first game against the Alaska Aces and exploded for a very rare 50 humongous points. Despite of his explosion, Gins fell short. After his 50-point game, basketball aficionados still doubted Johnson. <br /><br />I can call it a fluke. Or, just a pure luck. But it was his first game. PBA imports usually do not score much during their first two games at least due to: cohesion issues with new teammates; warm weather and; most of the time, jet lags. But this guy, made himself a marked-man with 50 unbelievable points as if playing with his new team for quite so long.<br /><br />I wasn’t a believer. I don’t easily give in with just a single game output. “I’ll give this guy couple of games more. If he scores big again, then I’ll believe.” I told myself.<br /><br />May 10, 2015. Ginebra’s second game against the newly crowned Commissioner’s Cup Champions, Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters. Orlando Johnson scored big time once again, this time, just two shots short compared to his first game record: 46 points of Gins’ 91 point loss against the heavy weight. Still a very good contribution but needs lots of support from his local counterparts.<br /><br />Three days after his almost 50-point game performance, the Gin Kings finally nailed their first win of the conference against the lower ranked team, Coach Manny Pacquiao’s Kia Sorento, 105-98. Johnson improved his previous score with 47 and another almost 50-point game for the young shooting guard. <br /><br />Johnson hit his lowest output of only 30 points and his team’s third loss against Marcus Douthit and Blackwater Elite, 83-77 yesterday, May 16 at Dipolog Sports Complex.<br /><br />Was his 30 points bad? No, not at all. It was an excellent performance from Johnson. Ginebra locals just need to step-up and help their import in scoring to improve their record.<br /><br />There is no doubt, this young man has all the tools and skills to take his team farther. He is really explosive. He can score anytime he wants in all sides of the floor. He can shoot from down town. He can slash and drive. He has hang time. He’s shifty. I can compare him to a healthy Derrick Rose in fact. <br /><br />Many say he’s a ball hog that’s why he gets big points. Yes he is! Because that’s what he signed-up for. That’s what an import should do, to score, get rebounds, to score and to score. Ball hogging should not be an issue considering the conference is too short and in case of ties on the standings, there will be no playoffs, everything will be based on quotient system. The team who scored more advances.<br /><br />Orlando Johnson is doing his very best to help his team out. What’s missing is support from the locals. Too bad that Ginebra is currently being plagued by injuries. They are just missing the services of their key players. Imagine if Ginebra has a healthy line-up. Their import will be totally fearless in taking shots, minding that his big men are all on standby for the boards and can give him ample space under the rim.<br /><br />If Ginebra continue to lose, will they replace Johnson? I don’t see Coach Frankie replacing him. The conference is short and he can’t afford to lose a prolific import who has now adjusted well with his game plays and teammates. <br /><br />What else can Coach Lim do to win? Push his locals. That’s it. If he can threat his players to get traded, the better. Just like what San Miguel Beermen Coach Leo Austria did to his team. Because of the trade threats to SMB players, they are now on the winning streak with 2-2 record. They just blew Globalport Batang Pier out, 124-102 as of press time. For SMB locals, they stepped-up. Marcio Lassiter who was rumored to be shipped to Gin Kings after Coach Austria’s trade threat scored 26 points along with AZ Reid’s 41 for the very convincing win.<br /><br />Who knows? If Coach Lim trade-threats his players, they might improve their standings drastically.   <b><i>- D' Waterboy, TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

SPORTS COMMENTARY: Super Import seeks for local aid

MANILA, Philippines – “I’m not exactly sure why Orlando Johnson is not in the NBA. He’s good.” These are the words that Alaska Head Coach Al...

List of Winners: 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The complete list of winners for the 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards was announced online on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga named as the 2014 Box Office King & Queen while Vice Ganda retains the Phenomenal Box Office Star title.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_g66PqNkohsCvSNmSXekIlz1XNul8UO64m4TPAgJJIii4PzXRIq7VyKEV73Kr-yHJVPAdbeEM4FY-PtZEsI5mHFrM7IHxsKmSKPokNUN3xKQbIFzBD58XNrLdX4J3lMBXYNjraUgzfKvY/s1600/piolotoni-starting-over-again.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga named Box Office King and Queen" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_g66PqNkohsCvSNmSXekIlz1XNul8UO64m4TPAgJJIii4PzXRIq7VyKEV73Kr-yHJVPAdbeEM4FY-PtZEsI5mHFrM7IHxsKmSKPokNUN3xKQbIFzBD58XNrLdX4J3lMBXYNjraUgzfKvY/s640/piolotoni-starting-over-again.jpg" title="Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga named Box Office King and Queen" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga named Box Office King and Queen | Photo: starcinema.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In an article published on entertainment website Pep.ph, this year's winners were chosen based on the top 10 movies of 2014, top recording awards and top gross receipts of concerts and performances.<br /><br />The deliberation to select the winners was done last Saturday, May 16, at Barrio Fiesta, EDSA Greenhills in San Juan City. <br /><br />The Phenomenal box office award will be given to Vice Ganda as 'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' received the highest box-office returns of P456.20 million during the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Piolo and Toni's Starting Over Again got top gross receipts of P410.89 million.  <br /><br />John Lloyd Cruz and Iza Calzado bagged the Film Actor and Actress of the Year award.<br /><br />This year, the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF) will give the Breakthrough Box Office Indie Film to be awarded to English Only Please, which got a top gross receipt of P 135 million and special recognitions for Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado as lead actors.<br /><br /><b>Here are the winners at the 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards (2015) of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation:</b><br /><br /><b>Major Awards:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Phenomenal Star – Vice Ganda (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin)</li><li>Box Office King – Piolo Pascual (Starting Over Again)</li><li>Box Office Queen – Toni Gonzaga (Starting Over Again)</li></ul><br /><b>Other Awards</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Film Actor of the Year – John Lloyd Cruz</li><li>Film Actress of the Year – Iza Calzado</li><li>Prince of Philippine Movies & TV – Xian Lim</li><li>Princess of Philippine Movies & TV – Kim Chiu</li><li>Most Promising Male Star of the Year – Andre Paras</li><li>Most Promising Female Star of the Year – Liza Soberano</li><li>Male Concert Performer of the Year – Gary Valenciano</li><li>Female Concert Performer of the Year – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid</li><li>Male Recording Artist of the Year – Gloc 9</li><li>Female Recording Artist of the Year – Sarah Geronimo</li><li>Promising Male Singer/Performer – Darren Espanto</li><li>Promising Female Singer/Performer – Maja Salvador</li><li>Most Popular Recording/Performing Group - Calla Lily</li><li>Most Promising Recording/Performing Group – Gimme 5</li><li>Most Popular Novelty Singer – Joey Ayala (“Papel”)</li><li>Most Popular Loveteam in Movies & TV – James Reid & Nadine Lustre</li><li>Most Promising Loveteam – Iñigo Pascual & Sofia Andres (Relax It’s Just Pag-ibig)</li><li>Top Rating Primetime Drama – Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)</li><li>Top Rating Daytime Drama – Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)</li><li>Top Rating News and Public Affairs – Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)</li><li>Top Reality Talent Search – The Voice Kids (ABS-CBN)</li><li>Top Rating Game Show – Celebrity Bluff (GMA 7)</li><li>Top Rating Noontime Musical/Variety Program – Eat Bulaga (GMA-7)</li><li>Most Popular Male Child Performer – Bimby Aquino Yap</li><li>Most Popular Female Child Performer – Ryzza Mae Dizon</li><li>Most Popular Film Producer – Star Cinema</li><li>Most Popular Screenwriter – Carmi Raymundo (Starting All Over Again)</li><li>Most Popular Film Director – Wenn Deramas (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin)</li></ul><br /><b>Special Awards:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award – Angelica Panganiban</li><li>Breakthrough Box Office Indie Film – English Only Please; Special recognition for Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado as lead actors</li><li>All-Time Highest Grossing Horror Film – Feng Shui 2</li><li>Corazon Mendoza Samaniego Lifetime Achievement Award – Vic Sotto</li><li>Global Achievement by a Performing Group – El Gamma Penumbra (Asia’s Got Talent champion)</li><li>Global Achievement in Sports – Michael Martinez (figure skater, Sochi Winter Olympics)</li></ul><br />The awards night for the 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards will be held at the Solaire Resorts & Casino in Pasay City, on June 14 (Sunday) to be produced by Airtime Marketing, Inc. of Tessie Celestino Howard. Full coverage of the awards night will be aired on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best in June.</div>

List of Winners: 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards 2015

MANILA, Philippines - The complete list of winners for the 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards was announced online on Su...