Tuesday, April 3, 2018

ABS-CBN dominates list of top 10 most-watched TV shows in March

The stars of 'Bagani,' which was the fourth most popular show last March. Photo credit: ABS-CBN Entertainment

ABS-CBN delivered all 10 of the top ten most-watched shows last March, led again by its unbeatable primetime block. 

The 41.3% average national television audience share of "Ang Probinsyano," which added a slew of new characters recently, proved to be the largest for the month, data from Kantar Media showed. 

"Pilipinas Got Talent," which airs on weekends, was the second most popular. Last month saw some amazing acts during the show's audition rounds, and the start of its live semifinals. 

"La Luna Sangre" came in third, although it only tallied two episodes last month. The Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla-starrer concluded in thrilling fashion last March 2. 

For its debut month, "Bagani," an ambitious fantaserye that tells of five individuals who found themselves handed with superpowers, landed in fourth place. 

"The Good Son", an family drama that tells the murder mystery addresses issues affecting family relationships such as infidelity, mental illness, particularly Schizophrenia and Pathological lying, landed in fifth place

Another new show, "The Blood Sisters," an afternoon drama starring Erich Gonzales, sneaked in the top 10 with 21.3%. 

Also followed by the Asia’s longest-running drama anthology “MMK,” “TV Patrol,” “Wansapanataym,” “Home Sweetie Home,” “Rated K,” “I Can See Your Voice,” “Gandang Gabi Vice,” “Sana Dalawa ang Puso,” “It’s Showtime,” “Ipaglaban Mo,” “Asintado” and “Hanggang Saan.

The impressive showing gave the Kapamilya network a total average nationwide television audience share of 46%. GMA, ABS-CBN's closest competitor, only managed 32%. 

The figure excluded ratings during Holy Week (March 28 to March 31), when networks pause their regular programming for movie reruns and religious shows. 

It was based on a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes, which Kantar Media uses to represent 100% of the country's total television viewing population.

RJ Agustin, Michelle Vito co-star in music video

RJ Agustin
RJ Agustin’s music video for his new single under Star Music “Seryoso Na Pala” features a “no label” love story between two friends. RJ co-stars in the video with Star Magic teen star, Michelle Vito.

Most, if not all love stories today, revolve around an uncertain loop of romance. It’s confusing to be in a relationship where you are too intimate but not quite sure to call it an official relationship.

In the music video, RJ and Michelle played these young people who started out as friends and eventually became too close to each other. They are seen together most of the time despite their respective relationships.

After starring in films such as “Kabisera” with Nora Aunor, “1st Ko Si 3rd” with Nova Villa, “Talamak” with Lovi Poe and Jaclyn Jose, and the epic movie “Heneral Luna,” RJ now focuses on his singing career.

The video is a collaboration between Star Music and Firestarters Productions and directed by award-winning filmmaker, Real S. Florido.

Filipino music lovers and hopeless romantics should watch out for more kilig moments with RJ as he is about to spread love with more music through his upcoming radio tours, mall tours, TV appearances and live performances in the next months.

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Rotary Club of Manila presents ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’

For the first time in the Philippines and in Asia, the Rotary Club of Manila presents two shows of the Tony/Grammy/Drama Desk Award-winning “Monty Python’s Spamalot” play on April 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. at The Globe Auditorium at Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center, Taguig.


CAST OF ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ including Rachel Alejandro, Carla Guevara-Laforteza and Lorenz Martinez
The hilarious Broadway musical import, which got local audiences and critics alike rolling in laughter, is an adaptation of the 1975 film “Monty Python and The Holy Grail,” one of the funniest movies of all time according to Total Film, ABC, Channel 4 UK, and many other sources.

The encore run of the show will bring back last year’s talented cast, which includes multi-awarded actor/singers Rachel Alejandro, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, and Lorenz Martinez. The musical will once again be directed by the duo of Joel Trinidad and Nicky TriviƱo, both of whom were nominated by Broadway World for Best Direction for last year’s production.

For tickets and inquiries, email to rotaryclubofmanila@gmail.com.

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