Yasmien Kurdi is excited to play the role of Ysabel, a surrogate mom on GMA’s new afternoon prime series “Sa Piling Ni Nanay,” which starts airing June 27.
To prepare herself, she researched on the subject matter by visiting a certain website. Adding to Ysabel’s challenges is that her daughter is sick of leukemia and needs to undergo bone marrow transplant.
Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., “Sa Piling Ni Nanay” is a reunion among Yasmien, Katrina Halili (who plays Scarlet) and Mark Herras, alumni of “StarStruck Season 1.” As expected, Katrina is the kontrabida who’ll make life miserable for Yasmien’s character. Mark, on the other hand, plays Jonas, a bachelor who is secretly in love with Ysabel but who will hate her when she takes away Scarlet’s child who is also the grandchild of his aunt Matilda (Nova Villa).
Also in the cast are Bettinna Carlos, Antonio Aquitania, and Sofia Jayzel Cabatay as Maya.
To prepare herself, she researched on the subject matter by visiting a certain website. Adding to Ysabel’s challenges is that her daughter is sick of leukemia and needs to undergo bone marrow transplant.
Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., “Sa Piling Ni Nanay” is a reunion among Yasmien, Katrina Halili (who plays Scarlet) and Mark Herras, alumni of “StarStruck Season 1.” As expected, Katrina is the kontrabida who’ll make life miserable for Yasmien’s character. Mark, on the other hand, plays Jonas, a bachelor who is secretly in love with Ysabel but who will hate her when she takes away Scarlet’s child who is also the grandchild of his aunt Matilda (Nova Villa).
Also in the cast are Bettinna Carlos, Antonio Aquitania, and Sofia Jayzel Cabatay as Maya.
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Ultimate bonding experience
The final four and survivors of the first Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge demonstrated their unity during the station’s celebration of WISHdependence Day at the Bakasyunan Resort and Conference Center in Tanay, Rizal.
Each of the top contenders – Darrenatics (Darren Espanto), Dyfenders (Jason Dy), Juanistas (The Juans), Mowienatics (Morissette Amon), Darylnatics (Daryl Ong), Francisnatics (Francis Lim) and JK UFC (Juan Karlos Labajo) – sent 15 representatives to participate in an extreme adventure race.
The Dyfenders emerged victorious among the final four while the Francisnatics topped the other two survivors.
Erly De Vera, one of the administrators of Jason Dy’s fandom, shared their representatives’ WISHperience. “All of them enjoyed the event and until now they are talking about it,” Erly said.
Meanwhile, Ernie Sabandal, head administrator of the Francisnatics, said the WISHdependence Day was an “ultimate bonding experience” for the group.
Asked about their strategy, he said they just highlighted their “unity and teamwork by knowing their strengths and weaknesses.” The team dedicated their win to Francis Lim, who served as their inspiration throughout the game
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Different kinds of breakups
Heartaches and pain are inevitable in every relationship. Breakups tend to make people melodramatic but the 7th episode of “Single/Single” season 2 goes beyond the drama and takes viewers through a whirlwind of emotions.
Be ready to laugh and cry as the lead characters, Joee and Joey, played by Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli respectively, struggle with different kinds of breakups.
Catch the show every Sunday, 10 p.m. on Cinema One with replays on Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 p.m.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 25, go to Efren Reyes, Raymund Isaac, Philip Cuazon Jr., Nestor Cuartero, Ryan Joshua Belen, Nini Chipeco, Jennifer Nicolas, Marilu Slotta, Chokoleit and Philip Yalong…Belated happy birthday Gene Sison (June 17), Ruben Benito, King Lim, Doris Yabut and Juanita Madriaga of Leyte (June 24)… June 26: Orly Mercado, Gina Alajar, Bing Puyat, Elizabeth Cristobal, Reby Encinas, Angelo Serrano, Tata Trino, Brent Peter Guiao, Nora Calalang, Dante Llanto, Alwin Ignacio, Aya Yupangco, Lollie Mara, Gie Trillana, Entertainment editor of Malaya, Julio Pacheco and Luke Mijares… June 27: Former Sen. Helena Benitez, Chief Insp. Francisco Bautista, Chit Dee, Olive Hiyas, Chit Estrada, Nora Alapan, Dr. Amelia Jarin, Aby Acosta, Jun Magdangal, Linda Velayo, Fr. Louis Lester Neiz, Raisa Mislang and Jo Awayan… “Once Again” stars Janine Gutierrez, Thea Tolentino, Jeric Gonzales, Analyn Barro and Yasser Marta will be at Robinsons Novaliches tomorrow, June 26, at 5 p.m. for a mall show. Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/new-gma-series-tackles-surrogacy/#gVkei4VvWdexBRwv.99
Ultimate bonding experience
The final four and survivors of the first Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge demonstrated their unity during the station’s celebration of WISHdependence Day at the Bakasyunan Resort and Conference Center in Tanay, Rizal.
Each of the top contenders – Darrenatics (Darren Espanto), Dyfenders (Jason Dy), Juanistas (The Juans), Mowienatics (Morissette Amon), Darylnatics (Daryl Ong), Francisnatics (Francis Lim) and JK UFC (Juan Karlos Labajo) – sent 15 representatives to participate in an extreme adventure race.
The Dyfenders emerged victorious among the final four while the Francisnatics topped the other two survivors.
Erly De Vera, one of the administrators of Jason Dy’s fandom, shared their representatives’ WISHperience. “All of them enjoyed the event and until now they are talking about it,” Erly said.
Meanwhile, Ernie Sabandal, head administrator of the Francisnatics, said the WISHdependence Day was an “ultimate bonding experience” for the group.
Asked about their strategy, he said they just highlighted their “unity and teamwork by knowing their strengths and weaknesses.” The team dedicated their win to Francis Lim, who served as their inspiration throughout the game
• • •
Different kinds of breakups
Heartaches and pain are inevitable in every relationship. Breakups tend to make people melodramatic but the 7th episode of “Single/Single” season 2 goes beyond the drama and takes viewers through a whirlwind of emotions.
Be ready to laugh and cry as the lead characters, Joee and Joey, played by Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli respectively, struggle with different kinds of breakups.
Catch the show every Sunday, 10 p.m. on Cinema One with replays on Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 p.m.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 25, go to Efren Reyes, Raymund Isaac, Philip Cuazon Jr., Nestor Cuartero, Ryan Joshua Belen, Nini Chipeco, Jennifer Nicolas, Marilu Slotta, Chokoleit and Philip Yalong…Belated happy birthday Gene Sison (June 17), Ruben Benito, King Lim, Doris Yabut and Juanita Madriaga of Leyte (June 24)… June 26: Orly Mercado, Gina Alajar, Bing Puyat, Elizabeth Cristobal, Reby Encinas, Angelo Serrano, Tata Trino, Brent Peter Guiao, Nora Calalang, Dante Llanto, Alwin Ignacio, Aya Yupangco, Lollie Mara, Gie Trillana, Entertainment editor of Malaya, Julio Pacheco and Luke Mijares… June 27: Former Sen. Helena Benitez, Chief Insp. Francisco Bautista, Chit Dee, Olive Hiyas, Chit Estrada, Nora Alapan, Dr. Amelia Jarin, Aby Acosta, Jun Magdangal, Linda Velayo, Fr. Louis Lester Neiz, Raisa Mislang and Jo Awayan… “Once Again” stars Janine Gutierrez, Thea Tolentino, Jeric Gonzales, Analyn Barro and Yasser Marta will be at Robinsons Novaliches tomorrow, June 26, at 5 p.m. for a mall show. Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/new-gma-series-tackles-surrogacy/#gVkei4VvWdexBRwv.99
