Confessions of a TV Addict

Can you imagine how interesting life could be without television? Well, television is already part of my system and I really can't imagine myself without this big electronic box in my room. TV Addict huh! (Yes, I confess). I can spend the whole day watching television without getting board or tired. I am not exaggerating things but it is my way to relaxation, my instrument of reducing stress and effective tool to fall asleep after a hard long day.

A friend of mine working in Orange country does the same thing. Lisa, another self confess Direct TV addict spends more time watching television at work than doing her daily rounds. (How I wish I could do the same at work). Imagine she even rushed home after work just to catch her favorite Filipino shows. Actually, she's very thankful for having Direct Satellite TV at home because she never missed any of her fave TV programs. Satellite providers like Satellite Directv emerged to provide us number of programs displays in quality resolution. It really makes my television experience more fun and enjoyable. Well, that’s simply- DirectTV.

They said that we need to be cautious what is really interesting to watch and worth seeing to make television more beneficial to us. However for TV addict like us it doesn't matter what program were into. Everything goes right as long as the television is turn on. :)

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There's Still Tomorrow, Santino. AMEN!

"Santino... Santino..." Am very much sure that everybody knows him coz everybody loves this little charming boy of ABS-CBN's television series, May Bukas Pa (There's Still Tomorrow). Admittedly, I am hooked up with this Marcelino Pan Y Vino inspired series. Probably because it has a promising storyline, good set of actors and of course a little-witty-kiddo-lead character, Santino (played by Zaijan Jaranilla). I always wanted to go home early just to catch this up! No overtime for now! AMEN! :)

Just to give an insight of the series. It is a story of a kindhearted young boy, an orphan named Santino longing for the love of his mother. He was abandoned in a cemetery near the friar's monastery when he was an infant and adopt by the friars in a small town, Bagong Pag-asa. With his simple good ways and of course with the help of his friend "BRO" (Jesus Christ) he can do miracles to change, help and save the lives of the people in his town.

While May Bukas Pa keeps on getting positive reviews, Santino's continuous to capture everyone's heart. And actually this series made its way as the current top-rated primetime show in the Philippines. So to all the Filipino Teleserye fans in the US, don't miss this series guys! You'll definitely enjoy this series like I do!

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The Dream Match - David beats Goliath!

Before the Dream Match of Pacquiao and Dela Hoya, a lot of speculations, rumors and excitements came up from the boxing experts down to the boxing fans and aficionados. Some says Pacquiao will win because of his speed, strong defense and equally powerful fists and other says Dela Hoya has the advantage because of his boxing years experience and because of his physical aspects (the height, the hand reach and not to mention the face value hehehe).

But who can defeat the fighting spirit of Filipino? Even Mexican boxers cannot withstand the fist of Manny Pacquiao as he knocked out Oscar Dela Hoya in their recent fight in MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada. Pacman won Total Knock Out (TKO) against the Golden Boy in 8th Round and proved himself again as the best pound-for-pound fighter.

Well it’s another story of David beats Goliath! Congratulations Pacquiao!
We’re proud of you! We’re proud to be PINOY!

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Richard Poon, the romantic crooner

I am a music lover but I am not a big fan of very old-school music. But my mom is! Every Sunday at exactly 6:00 in the morning, mom will surely hit the FM radio and listened to her favorite singers of nineteen-forgotten. Mom rules the house so I don't have a choice but to lock myself in my room and play my own music hehehe..

One day while watching MYX music video, I heard a song from Richard Poon, "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko". The song is very relaxing and gave me an idea that this kind of songs will stop mom from listening on her old era music. hehehe.. To cut the story short, i bought the album and BINGO! mom loves it! (and so do I!) ;)

I never thought that someone like Richard Poon can set a new trend for Filipino music by making his own rendition and melody of the old era music and bridging the gaps between ages.

Poon, is a former lead singer of acoustic band U-turn and now made his own turn as a romantic crooner by releasing his own album with 13 tracks entitled "I'll Take Care of You". Here are the cuts on his album (I'll Take Care Of You; Moon River; Way Back Into Love; Somewhere (Over The Rainbow); More; Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko; Goodbye; Let's Call The Whole Thing Off; Fallen; My Kind Of Girl; All Of Me; Naalaala; The Last Time) No stir guys, the album is cool and I highly recommend it! :)

*picture from the net

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Tres, Dos, Uno, Vamos! Pinoy Fear Factor

Pinoy Fear Factor is another show acquired from Endemol, the same company that brought the show Deal or No Deal, Pinoy Big Brother and Pinoy Dream Academy. It's the filipino version of the reality daredevil game show Fear Factor which originated from Netherland now with more than 25 versions from different countries around the globe.

Now, Philippines is the latest addition to the list as ABS-CBN adapted the death defying reality show with it's own version, PINOY FEAR FACTOR, Argentina-South America. The challenges were all shots in Buenos Aires, Argentina to show and expose how brave Filipinos are in conquering their greatest fears.

The show will be hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and composed of 12 hot and fearless challengers facing series of stunts and pushing their fears to the limit. Seven men and five women will compete for 2 million pesos, house and lot and the title El Ultimo Participante. Pinoy Fear Factor will premiere on Monday, November 10 only at ABS-CBN.

Would like to see the pictures of the hot and fearless participants? Take a look at these pictures. from left to right: Ram Sagad (the basketball hunk); Phoemela Barranda (the glam goddess); Jose Sarasola (the aspiring chef); Janna Dominguez (former tv host); LJ Moreno (the daredevil chick); Elmer Felix (veterinarian); Savanah Lamsen (ledge dancer); RJ Calipus (stevedore); Marion dela Cruz (Austrian balikbayan); Gail Nicolas (Ms. body beautiful); Manuel Chua Jr (businessman); Jommy Teotico (model)

*click picture to enlarge (pictures from net-http://pinoyfearfactor.multiply.com)

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PINOY PRIDE!

The first time i saw Charice Pempengco in a television singing contest's-little big star and belting Whitney Houston's "I have nothing" and "I will always love you" really caught my attention. Such a great talent made me so stunned and dazzled how a little kid can sing a high and incredible notes. I believe that this girl will go far with her singing career but i never thought that she'll reached the kind of success she have right now.

From youtube sensation she is now an upcoming diva sensation to watched out! Some of her guestings abroad that made her more popular and gained standing ovations with her jaw dropping performance are Star King a television show in Korea; The Ellen DeGeneres Show in America; Paul O'Grady Show in London and the ever popular Oprah in The Oprah Winfrey Show.

She even performed with some of the famous international stars like Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and her latest duet with the singing diva Celine Dion at the Madison Square Garden, New York. Whoa! such an amazing talent! well am just proud to be a Filipino! :)

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