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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Talk ‘N Text Announces More ‘Panalo’ Moments with Marian Rivera

Talk 'N Text endorser Marian Rivera with Melvin Nubla, head of Go to Market for Talk 'N Text, and Jane Basas, Smart Prepaid Business Group head

Marian Rivera addresses entertainment press at the Talk ‘N Text presscon

Marian Rivera sports TNT jacket; with her are Melvin Nubla, Jane Basas and Rivera’s manager, Ramel David

Marian Rivera poses with the Talk ‘N Text team

Marian Rivera visits Talk ‘N Text employees at the Smart Tower

Talk ‘N Text, the value brand of leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has renewed the engagement of primetime actress Marian Rivera as its endorser.

Talk ‘N Text, the value brand of leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has renewed the engagement of primetime actress Marian Rivera as its endorser.

With over 30 million subscribers nationwide, Talk 'N Text is the country's largest prepaid mobile service.

“It is our pleasure to have Marian Rivera continue representing Talk ‘N Text,” Smart Brand Equity Management Head Carlo Endaya said.

“With her positive outlook and influence, she effectively carries the ‘Araw-Araw Panalo’ message of the brand, which is about celebrating small everyday victories in our ordinary life,“ Endaya added.

Rivera, who rose to stardom for her engaging portrayals in hit television series such as ‘Marimar,’ ‘Darna,’ ‘Amaya’ and ‘Temptation of Wife,’ first inked an endorsement contract with Talk ‘N Text in 2009.

“I am just so grateful for the continued trust of Talk ‘N Text,“ Rivera said at the contract signing held at the Smart Tower on Ayala Avenue in Makati.

“Talk ‘N Text is very close to my heart because of its message that tells us to always look for winning moments in our daily life. Through its affordable services, Talk ‘N Text helps us to share these moments with our loved ones,” Rivera added.

A certified crowd-drawer, Rivera has been a main feature at Talk ‘N Text anniversary celebrations, dubbed as ‘Anibersaya.’ She recently graced shows held in Aparri, Binangonan and Tarlac, delighting throngs of Talk ‘N Text subscribers.

In celebration of Rivera’s contract renewal, Talk ‘N Text announced simultaneous special screenings of the actress’ latest hit comedy film ‘Kung Fu Divas’ as a reward for subscribers under the Talk ‘N Text ‘Loyalista’ program.

Pre-drawn loyal Talk ‘N Text subscribers would have a chance to see the blockbuster movie with their loved ones in special screenings set in Sta. Lucia Mall in Antipolo City; JTC Mall in Vigan, Ilocos Sur; SM City in San Fernando, Pampanga; Pacific Mall in Legazpi City, Albay; Island City Mall in Tagbilaran, Bohol; and Gaisano in Tagum, Davao del Norte.

“Following Marian Rivera’s contract renewal, Talk ‘N Text is thrilled to roll out more product offerings attuned to the needs of our growing number of subscribers,” Prepaid Business Group head Jane Basas noted.

“Of course, we stay committed to giving affordable rates for reliable services that are backed by the country’s most reliable mobile network. But on top of that, Talk ‘N Text will continue to give back to subscribers in ways that are simple, yet full of impact,” she added.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Such Mesmerized Look

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Versatile Performer (VP) and Erratic Actress (EA) were scheduled to guest on a weekly talk show to promote their project. For VP, this project is just but one of the series of her movies being shown in the next weeks. However, for EA this project is one that could reignite whatever is left of her career. Thus, VP gamely matched wits with EA and even coined a special tag inspired by EA.

Their guesting included performing the opening for the show. However, two hours before they were on air, EA arrived and allegedly seemed to be wasted. Her mind was wandering off and at certain times, she was not talking at all. Seeing that EA might become unpredictable when they go on with the show, the production cancelled their opening number. So, the host just settled to have an interview with VP and EA.

During the show, several viewers noticed that EA was not in her usual element. She was giving funny answers that seemed off. Some noticed that she kept her mouth agape, which could be a sign of amazement or a sign of not being attuned to what was happening. Of course, VP and the host had to make sure their spiels were able to keep the energy going.

Why was EA not in her element that night? Could she no longer kick her old habit? In a few months, EA will soon have another movie. The industry has been kind to her despite her misbehaviors. The least EA could do is try to shape up and bring back that old magic that endeared her to the public ever since she was a child star.

There's nothing as exciting as a comeback - seeing someone with dreams, watching them fail, and then getting a second chance. -Rachel Griffiths

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Angel Locsin to Play Darna in Movie

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Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Actress Angel Locsin will once again wear the costume of Filipina superhero Darna -- but this time on the big screen.

This was confirmed by Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos in an interview with the Manila Bulletin, which was published in its website on Sunday.

Santos’ confirmation finally put an end to speculations as to who will play the Pinay superhero after ABS-CBN had acquired exclusive rights to the Mars Ravelo creation.

“For Darna, we’re already done with the story of her past. We’re already brainstorming. We’re targeting next year for filming. So tuloy-tuloy na ‘yun,” she said in the interview.

Santos said it is Star Cinema’s goal to showcase special effects to offer something new to the viewers.

“Sa ngayon, I think the best production outfit na may ganung kapasidad is Reality. That is why we have a partnership with them. In fact, when we bought the Mars Ravelo stories, gusto namin isa-pelikula ang Darna kung sino si Darna sa panahon ngayon. Definitely, the effects will be different from the past Darna movies,” she said.

In a previous interview, Locsin said she would love to portray Darna again if ever the ABS-CBN management gives her the opportunity.

Locsin said Darna has already become part of her and it would delight her to give life to the character again.

“Ako kasi si Darna, feeling ko talaga eh. Kahit hindi ibigay ulit sa akin ang bato, part na siya ng pagkatao ko. 'Yung magkaroon ako ng opportunity at nagawa ko naman nang maayos 'yung duty ko bilang si Darna, malaking bagay na 'yun sa akin. Pero kung magbabalik ako, okay lang,” she said at the time.

Locsin has already played Darna on television in 2005. The most recent TV incarnation of Darna is actress Marian Rivera, who appeared in a 2009 series by GMA-7.

‘Magic Temple’ movie

Aside from the film adaptation of “Darna,” Santos revealed that Star Cinema is also planning to do a remake of the 1996 film “Magic Temple,” which will be headlined by Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

“Bagong special effects din ang gagawin. In fact, we’re thinking of doing a franchise of ‘Magic Temple’ na limang pelikula. Kapag may ‘Magic Temple,’ magkakaroon ng ‘Magic City,’ etc. So five stories na tuloy-tuloy,” she said.

“The first draft of the script of 'Magic Temple' already arrived,” she added.

Also released by Star Cinema in 1996, the fantasy-adventure film originally starred then-child stars Marc Solis, Anna Larrucea and Carlo Aquino among others.