The troubles in Bianca (Kim Chiu) and Gabriel’s (Gerald Anderson) lives are far from over as their newborn child is abducted by Carlos (Jake Cuenca) and Isabel (Coleen Garcia) in an act of revenge in the final week of Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.
Carlos is set to face the consequences after getting exposed for his transactions with the syndicate that tried to kill Gabriel, and his involvement in the death of Bianca’s mother Maila (Bing Loyzaga).
But, even if he had been found guilty of committing the crimes and sentenced to lifetime imprisonment, he remains vindictive and connives with his wife Isabel to kidnap Bianca and Gabriel’s child. In exchange for the kid’s safety, Bianca and Gabriel must return everything that Carlos believes he rightfully owns.
Bianca and Gabriel, however, will fight together to rescue their precious child.
Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin has consistently led in national TV ratings with 18.9% last Monday, against The Lolas’ Beautiful Show with only 6.3 percent (data from Kantar Media).
The show also received thousands of praises from netizens, leading the list of trending topics on Twitter.
Today, the popular daytime pre-lunchtime soap ends it runs with an explosive finale.
Don’t miss the finale of the series that shows how people fight for their love and their dreams on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167).
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John Lloyd Cruz’s work in Lav Diaz’s revenge drama Ang Babaeng Humayo continues to wow audiences overseas. Recently, the actor won a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 15th International Cinephile Society.
The film is also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film (not in the English language) iat the same award-giving body.
These nominations came almost two years after the film won the top prize at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival in 2016.
John Lloyd, in the film, plays the role of Hollanda a transvestite whom Horacia eventually takes under her wing.
The actor is in the same league with American actors Willem Dafoe known for his role in Spiderman, Armie Hammer who recently starred in The Long Ranger, and Michael Stuhlbarg (from the series Boardwalk Empire, and Dunkirk Irish actor Barry Keoghan and BPM French actor Arnaud Valois.
The winners of the 15th ICS Awards will be announced on Feb. 4.
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It’s going to be a fun Saturday morning in Sarap Diva (GMA Network) as Team Sommereux crashes the Diva’s house.
Gladys Reyes (Sommereux) with her kids Kristoff, Grant and Aquisha makes cooking their family bonding time with la Diva.
Also, Mommy Gladys and theSongbird will share mommy tips with the audience, like allowances of the kids, budgeting for the house and financial management, puberty among others.
The show will also have art and baking lessons for the kids.
All these only in your Saturday companion, Sarap Diva after the long-running drama anthology Maynila on the Kapuso network.
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Also on the Kapuso network, Stories for the Soul, the inspirational anthology tackles a story about forgiveness entitled “Kasama Mo Ang Diyos” on Sunday.
Starring Benjamin Alves, the narrative is inspired by the early years of Joseph The Dreamer who at a young age was subjected to a number of painful events in life, brought about by his family.
In the story, Benjamin is Erick who suffered maltreatment from his family when he was young.
Because of some circumstances, he is found by a doctor who eventually adopts him. Time went by and Erick is now known as Dr. Luis Dela Merced.
He then meets his dad’s family who is now bankrupt and is in a miserable situation as one of his half siblings is now suffering from a kidney disease.
With what he has experienced with them years ago, will Erick be able attend to his profession to save a life and muster the heart to forgive his family?
Presented by Sen. Manny Pacquiao, find out what happens in Stories for the Soul this Sunday 11:30 p.m., after Bossing and Ai.
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Spend this Valentines Season with love and the smooth sound of Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson as he returns to Manila to headline Love Rocks!
For one night only, fans can catch Peabo Bryson, “The King of Balladeers,” live in concert, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. at Resorts World Manila, Newport Performing Arts Theater.
International recording artist J Michaels also returns to NPAT as co-headliner and host of the ongoing Love Rocks! concert series. Former Miss Saigon Jenine Desiderio will complete this fantastic lineup as special guest artist, all backed by the J Michaels Band under the direction of Maestro Danny Favis. The theme for the evening will also include a tribute to the music of Burt Bacharach, with each artist performing his favorite Bacharach tunes.
Peabo Bryson has established a career as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter century. Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, this two-time Grammy® Award-winner has survived and prospered despite the passage of time and changes in popular musical trends. With twenty albums to his credit, Peabo Bryson has enjoyed an unprecedented across-the-board level of international success. He has the distinction of being the first artist in music history to have separate records topping four different charts.
Bryson was among the premier silky-voiced soul artists who emerged as the softer, more sophisticated urban contemporary sound became dominant in the ‘70s and’80s. He made hit duets with Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester, and Lea Salonga. Bryson enjoyed more success with “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop the Rain;” “Through the Fire” and “Unconditional Love.”
He won his first Grammy® Award in 1992 for his performance of the song “Beauty and the Beast” with Céline Dion. His second Grammy was awarded the following year for “A Whole New World” (Aladdin’s Theme) with Regina Belle, being the only Disney song to make it to the Billboard top 100, and topping it at no.1. With his tremendous crossover success, Peabo has transitioned into a world of international acclaim. Peabo Bryson is, at his intimate best, a legendary vocalist offering a timeless mix of pop and soul as only he can. Bryson has amassed a loyal fan base, critical acclaim and an avalanche of awards by being one of the “truly best friends” a song could ever have.
As lead Vocalist and Host of Love Rocks!, Manila-born J Michaels is an international recording artist and longtime showman who effortlessly shows incredible versatility in musical styles accompanied by some of the most talented musicians and backup singers. J Michaels has shared the stage with legendary rocks artists like Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Dan Hill, Jimi Jamison, Terry Sylvester of the Hollies, Yvonne Elliman, Gary Puckett, Stephen Bishop and more. His online music videos, filmed on location in various countries, have quickly gained popularity with over two million new views in 2017, earning him fans worldwide, including many in Philippines.
Love Rocks! is a trademarked concept show that has had great international acclaim and success. Each show is hosted by J Michaels and features one or more Multi-Platinum and Grammy® headline artists. The J Michaels Band has served as backup band for the Love Rocks! concert series pairing world-class concert and touring musicians with incredible guest headliners. 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of Love Rocks! concerts, fans can look forward to multiple shows an more great artists in the coming months.
This Love Rocks! Concert is presented in cooperation with Grand Leisure Corporation and Events by WEG Inc.
Tickets are available now at all TicketWorld outlets, Resorts World Manila Box Office, and online at www.ticketworld.com.ph