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THE Philippines' leading TV station, GMA Network, bagged a total of eight awards at the 2008 Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) which was held last Wednesday, October 29, at the Teatro ng GSIS in Pasay City, Philippines. Established in 1978, the CMMA "pays tribute to those who promote Christian values in an outstanding way, in radio, press, advertising, television, and film."
GMA programs took home four CMMA awards, its sister station Q Channel 11 acquired three, and the Kapuso Network's AM station, DZBB 594, received one award. The Serviam Awardee, an Institutional Category, is also handed to GMA's show – Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko.
CMMA Awardees include Mel & Joey for Best Talk Show; I-WITNESS "Batang Kalabaw" (episode by Jay Taruc) and Iskul Ko, No.1 (by Sandra Aguinaldo) tied for Best Adult Educational- Cultural Program; Mga Mata ni Angelita, for Special Citation in the Best Drama Series category; and Wish Ko Lang for Best Public Service Program.
Q Channel 11 programs that were awarded that night include The Sweet Life, which tied with Mel & Joey for Best Talk Show; Kids on Q for Best Children's Program; and Day Off which won Best Entertainment Program.
Lastly, GMA's AM station DZBB 594 took home the Best Drama Program award for Nagmamahal, Nanay Gina.
The 2008 CMMA awards night was organized by the Archdiocese of Manila and was attended by key personalities in the print media, radio, television, music, and the advertising industry in the Philippines.
In Canada and the United States, you can catch these award winning shows on GMA Pinoy TV, while programs on Q Channel 11 are available on GMA Life TV channel. Call your preferred pay TV operator to subscribe.
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THIS early, the expectation is already heightening and the tension is building up to the brim as the red-letter-day of the BACK2BACK Concert draws closer. Here, two of the most in-demand Philippine Divas, Pops Fernandez and Zsa Zsa Padilla, will perform on the same stage.
Such high tension scenario unfolds soon on Saturday, Nov. 29, 7pm, at the Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City when they come face to face in the most touted all-star Filipino talent show with Phil. Cinema’s Comedy King Dolphy. The show is produced by Special Edition Press, Inc., ERJ Productions, and Trump Entertainment Resort.
“Tension…? I don’t think such thing prevails in the air between me and Pops. We’ve been together in a number of shows and there was never a tinge of such kind. We’re in a level of absolute professionalism unaffected by media hype or by any publicity slant. That’s some kind of puerile and pugnacious rivalry which is not our cup of tea, ” imperturbably commented by the Divine Diva as she tries to clear the air in a jestingly pouting manner… so divinely Zsa-Zsa.
“Actually, that’s true,” butted the soulful-eyed Concert Queen. “We’ve our own individuality and peculiar style as performers. We just give the best we could to entertain and please our audience. Nothing sort of rivalry or exerted effort to over-shadow the other… neither of these was an option.”
Enticing Esperanza “Zsa-Zsa” Padilla, that seductress of a singer known for her sensuous lips that congruously matched her hit song “Hiram,” has been relatively blessed in every aspect: as a respected multi-awarded dramatic-comedy actress, as an award-winning songwriter-singer-record producer (having recorded more than 13 albums), an effective TV host, a recognized theater actress (via “Larawan,” a successful and critically acclaimed full-length play), a contented life partner of Dolphy, with whom she has 2 daughters, Nicole and Zia, and a convincing product endorser.
The same qualities could also be attributed to the perennial Queen of the Philippine concert stage Pops Fernandez. Although she embraces her love life in a rather different situation, just the same, her career remains unaffected and profluent. With a multi-faceted talent and a persistent spirit incessantly on-the-go, Pops Fernandez’s career never fails to surprise her with a slew of assignments even when offers come in dearth for others. With her two sons, courtesy of her male counterpart-husband Martin Nievera, Pops is happy and content.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a Thanksgiving Weekend and experience a rare kind of entertainment with “King of Comedy” Dolphy, “Star In A Million” champ Kris Lawrence, the “Oomph Performer” Geneva Cruz, the Prince of R n’ B” Jay R, actor director Eric Quizon together with his equally talented siblings Jeffrey, Ronnie, Boy2 and Vandolph.
The all-star BACK2- BACK Concert is brought to you by Trump Entertainment Resorts, Special Edition Press, Inc. and ERJ Productions in cooperation with TFC/ABS-CBN Global, Western Union, Philippine Airlines, Tancinco Law Offices, The Garden State Travel, Northwest Airlines, Asian Journal Publications, Inc., United Staffing Registry, Inc., Perlas Ng Silangan, Tiketan Online (Carouselpinoy.com), PNB Remittance Centers, Inc. and Direct TV. The event is also supported by many Filipino stores, restaurants and business establishments.
For show information and details, call (212) 682-6610 or (973) 641-5665. For ticket sales and reservations, call: Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420. Tickets are $48, $68, $88, $108, and VIP $128. Tickets are also available at most Filipino stores in the tri-state area. For show info: pls. call (212) 682-6610 or e-mail: sepmgzn@aol.com and online orders: www.specialeditionevents.com
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