Monday, October 16, 2006

Himig ng Pasasalamat Video


GORYO3000 has kindly uploaded a copy of Himig ng Pasasalamat to YouTube.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Himig ng Pasasalamat

Don't miss the special Bituing Walang Ningning concert entitled Himig ng Pasasalamat on October 15, 2006 (Sunday) evening.



Tag: Concert, Finale

Saturday, October 07, 2006

The Blooper Reel

Bloopers from the series. These scenes were aired as the ending credits rolled in the series finale, which aired on October 6.



Tag: Bloopers, Finale

Friday, October 06, 2006

Episode 21.5

You can watch this truly beautiful series finale on YouTube, courtesy of enterteynment.
Tag: Video, Finale

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Episode 21.4

You can watch the second-to-the-last episode of the series on YouTube, courtesy of enterteynment.

Click here to watch Part 1
Click here to watch Part 2
Click here to watch Part 3

Tag: Video, Finale

The Clash of the Divas

The Philippine Star
October 5, 2006

The clash of the divas
By Leah C. Salterio

Dorina Pineda and Lavinia Arguelles were mere names in a komiks serial, but they became iconic big screen characters given unforgettable portrayals by Sharon Cuneta and Cherie Gil, respectively, in the memorable film, Bituing Walang Ningning.

Who can forget the classic line, "You're nothing but a second rate, trying hard copycat," which became famous even after a generation that the film had been shown?

Bituing Walang Ningning, which was immortalized by its theme of the same title (originally recorded by Sharon Cuneta, too), became a mini-series on ABS-CBN last May. Sarah Geronimo, touted as the Sharon Cuneta of her generation, was tapped to play Dorina, lending the series her acting talent and her innate vocal prowess that made her a singing champion.

Sarah as Dorina meets her idol-turned- arch-nemesis in Angelika de la Cruz as Lavinia Arguelles, the person who will torment her until the end.

The series gets major support from top-notch actors. Zsa Zsa Padilla plays Dorina's mom, Rosamia Suarez, while Ai-Ai de las Alas plays the adoptive mother Adora. Tonton Gutierrez is Dorina's dad, Emilio. Amy Austria is Lavinia's stage mom, Barbara.

John Prats is Gary, the musician friend of Dorina. Carlo Aquino is Dorina's childhood friend Oman. Ryan Agoncillo is Nico, the record producer who discovers Dorina and turns her into a singing superstar.

Dominic Ochoa is Larry Calma, the recording scion who puts his stakes on Lavinia. Miko Palanca is Zossimo, Nico's best friend and business partner. Carla Humphries is Rita, the rebel younger sister of Lavinia.

Tuesday Vargas is Libby, Larry's executive assistant and Lavinia's ally. Litte Big Star discovery Mica Roi Torre is precocious Bencho, Dorina's adoptive sister. Others in the cast are Chinggoy Alonzo, Chris Cayzer, Jay Perillo and Janus del Prado.

For several months, primetime viewers were glued to the boob tube to follow the plot of Bituing Walang Ningning – the journey of a young girl pursuing her dream of becoming a singing superstar only to find out that her family is more important than fame and fortune.

Viewers anticipated every new development in the inspiring family drama – the interesting twists and turns in the story, the secrets exposed in the lives of their favorite characters. They cried at every heartache and pain of the lead characters. They were kept on the edge of their seats with every cliffhanger.

They cheered and rejoiced at the triumph of Dorina, while loathing Lavinia's scheming ways. They sympathized with Adora's courageous battle with cancer and shed tears for Rosamia's search for her missing daughter as well as their tearful reunion. They laughed at Bencho's antics. They took to heart the poignant music performed in the series.

This week, the Clash of the Divas grand showdown happens in Bituing Walang Ningning, as Dorina and Lavinia belt it out on stage in their respective grand production numbers.

Dorina and Lavinia saunter on stage in the opening salvo, Crazy in Love. Then, they do their respective solo numbers of dance ditties and ballads – Dorina with I'm a Survivor, One Moment in Time and Sana'y Maghintay ang Walang Hanggan; Lavinia with Lose My Breath, Reflection and Dito Ba.

They duet in vocally challenging pieces like Enough is Enough and I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing. Zsa Zsa Padilla as Rosamia gets her moment on stage as she duets with Dorina in Bituing Walang Ningning. The song, of course, was finished by Lavinia, with the memorable sampaguita lei given to her by her long-time fan, Dorina

In the showdown taped at the Araneta Coliseum, the TV series captured the luster and poignant ending where Dorina gives up fame and fortune to be with her family and leaves the stage to her idol Lavinia.

Sarah, as we all know, is a product of a singing competition and is therefore regarded as a good performer. But in the showdown at Araneta, Angelika proves she also got what it takes to pit singing talents with a singing champion.

Watch the Clash of the Divas showdown in Bituing Walang Ningning tonight and tomorrow night on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. Jollibee and ABS-CBN, meanwhile, will air on Oct. 15, the Pasasalamat concert which was taped after the showdown at Araneta Coliseum.

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Tag: Article

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Episode 21.3

CF's Note: Given the fact that this episode is mostly scenes from the Araneta Coliseum concert, I suggest you take the time to actually watch the episode. YouTube videos are available courtesy of enterteynment.

Click here to watch Part 1.
Click here to watch Part 2.

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At the Araneta Coliseum, the fans are waiting in lines in droves, eager for the concert to start.

Lavinia and Dorina appear on stage together to the applause of their fans.

Emilio and Adora are sitting together applauding Dorina. Larry takes his seat in the audience just as the show begins.

The backdrop on stage has larger than life photos of Dorina and Lavinia and the words "Clash of the Divas"

Rita and Barbara are also in the audience to cheer Lavinia on. Jack is seated beside Rita.

Kylie and Oman look on with excitement as Dorina struts across the stage and opens the first song of the night, Crazy in Love, with backup dancers accompanying her. Lavinia walks across the stage to sing the second stanza and Larry applauds. Nico watches intently from the audience as well. Lavinia and Dorina perform the remainder of the song together after the second stanza. The audience applauds wildly at the end of the song.

Lavinia and Dorina take turns to greet the crowd. Dorina graciously says it's a pleasure for her to be on stage with her idol, Lavinia. When she asks the crowd to show their support, different sections of the crowd scream the names of their respective idols.

Lavinia interprets the applause to be overwhelmingly in her favor. She tells the crowd to give Dorina a chance. Then turns the floor over to Dorina.

Dorina performs her song, I'm a Survivor and Emilio is on his feet applauding as his daughter performs. When Dorina finishes the song, the crowd chants Dorina's name.

Lavinia's fans start chanting her name as she comes out on stage and performs her first solo number, Lose My Breath with dancers backing her up.

At the end of her song, Lavinia tells the crowd that some people are born to be stars, while others are born to just watch from the sidelines. She then presents "her #1 fan" Dorina Pineda.

Dorina comes out on stage dressed in a beautiful, elegant gown and starts to sing One Moment in Time. Bencho cheers from her seat, while beside her Emilio wipes away tears of joy and pride as he watches Dorina on stage.

The crowd starts chanting Lavinia's name as Dorina's song ends. Dorina thanks the crowd. She says to the audience that they are very important to her. She remarks that she never once thought that she'd one day take part in a concert at the Araneta Coliseum. Nico and Zossimo listen intently. Dorina says that as Lavinia said, she is just a fan who longed to be a singer. She reached her dreams because of the support of her fans, and because of her inspiration, Lavinia Arguelles.

Lavinia appears on stage and starts to sing. Barbara, Rita, Nico, and Larry watch intently as Lavinia sings Reflection. Nico smiles tenderly as he watches Rita and Barbara wipe away tears.

Lavinia and Dorina perform the next two songs, Enough is Enough and I Don't Want to Miss a Thing together. Dorina starts having difficulty breathing and struggles to complete the songs. Nico, Zossimo, Adora, and Emilio grow worried as they watch Dorina coughing on stage.

Tag: Summary, Video

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Episode 21.2

You'll find video clips of this episode on YouTube, courtesy of enterteynment.

Click to watch Part 1 of Episode 21.2
Click to watch Part 2 of Episode 21.2

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Episode Highlights

Dorina and Emilio learn from the doctor that Adora's lymphoma is now in Stage 4 and that Adora's health is deteriorating rapidly. The doctor warns them to prepare for the worst.

The fans at the Araneta Coliseum are screaming loudly in anticipation.

Lavinia hears rumours that Dorina may not make it to the showdown because of Adora's health, and that she may win the showdown by default. Lavinia is not happy about this, because she wants to people to see how well she will outshine Dorina.

Rosamia is asked if she plans to watch Dorina's concert. She says no.

Adora urges Dorina to go to Araneta to push through with the concert. She says Dorina should not disappoint all the people who are there, nor should she disappoint Adora by not performing. Adora insists on going to the Araneta Coliseum to watch Dorina perform, saying her condition can't get much worse given the state that she's already in. At least she'll get to see her daughter on stage on the most important night of her career, because this is the fulfillment of their dreams.

A reporter asks -- who will be crowned the concert queen tonight? as fans scream their support for their respective idols.

Rosamia answers yes, when she is asked if she will leave with the recruiter.

Larry asks Libby to go help Lavinia on the night of the concert, but the singer upsets Libby with her petty complaints and endless errands. Libby asks Lavinia to change her tone, but the singer says Libby is being paid to do all this. Libby tells Lavinia that the day will come when she'll look up and Larry won't be there anymore, and her family won't be there for her either. She may be incredibly successful, but she will also be utterly alone.

Oman visits Dorina in her dressing room. He tells her she looks beautiful, then hands her a bouquet of white roses. He asks her if she remembers what those flowers mean. When Oman leaves the dressing room, Dorina asks him to take a seat in the front row, especially since her nervousness disappears whenever she sees him.

Rosamia is getting ready to board the van that will take her and other overseas contract workers to the airport. As the recruiter asks them the other performers how they can perform without a choreographer, Rosamia is outside the van, looking at her concert ticket. She remembers her last conversations with Adora and Emilio... that she cannot escape her feelings.

Rita and Barbara stop by Lavinia's dressing room to greet her and she thanks them. Lavinia asks them to leave so she can concentrate. She says they may be left behind by their friends who will be sitting at the seats that Dorina has reserved. They tell her that they'll be seating in Lavinia's reserved seats. Rita says they will support her. Barbara adds that she is proud of Lavinia and kisses her. Lavinia is moved to tears.

At last, all the overseas contract workers have arrived and they can leave. The recruiter asks Rosamia if she is alright. Rosamia boards the van. The recruiter asks her again if she's alright. Another of the contract workers remarks that she is so sad to be leaving her child. When the contract worker says she might go insane with sadness, Rosamia overhears the remark and cries.
rosamia

The concert is about to start. The Araneta Coliseum is packed with people. And it looks like Lavinia will start the concert...

BWN Cast on Homeboy

Major cast members of BWN were on today's episode of Homeboy.

Videoclips were uploaded to YouTube by enterteynment.

Click to watch Part 1
Click to watch Part 2
Click to watch Part 3
Click to watch Part 4
Click to watch Part 5

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Tag: Guesting, Homeboy, Video

Monday, October 02, 2006

Pagtataray ni Angelika

Pagtataray ni Angelika kay Sarah true-to-life?
FOOTLOOSE
by : Leo M. Bukas

Link to original article

NASA Araneta Coliseum kami noong tine-tape ang grand showdown nina Sarah Geronimo as Dorina at Angelika dela Cruz bilang Lavinia para sa finale ng soap operang Bituing Walang Ningning ng ABS-CBN na magwawakas na sa Friday.

Una naming nakita sa audience si Manay Lolit Solis na avid fan pala ng Bituing Walang Ningning. In fairness, nauna pa siya sa amin do’n at prenting-prenteng nakaupo beside Jojo Gabinete.

Punumpuno rin ang Araneta Coliseum at hindi magkamayaw ang mga tao. May dala-dala silang banner for Lavinia and Dorina. Nakipag-cooperate din ang audience habang nagte-taping. Walang sumisigaw ng Sarah o Angelika. Dorina at Lavinia lang talaga, huh!

Nang magsimula na ang grand showdown, lalong dumagundong ang tili ng mga tao. Nasa kani-kanilang karakter na rin sina Angelika at Sarah pati ang iba pang cast na nakaupo sa front row malapit sa stage. Nagpatalbugan sa pagkanta ang dalawa. May moment na si Angelika ang nagsa-shine, pero palibhasa’y likas na magaling umawit itong si Sarah, hindi talaga maiwasang masapawan siya nito.

Habang nasa gitna sila ng stage sa Araneta, dala-dala pa rin ni Angelika ang mga pagtataray niya kay Sarah na part ng kanilang mga karakter na ginagampanan sa soap. Pero, parang totohanan na ang nangyayari. Kahit ang audience, mistulang nagsasabong at nagbabanggaan na rin sa loob ng Araneta.

Ang husay-husay ni Angelika sa kanyang mga eksena habang kumakanta with matching pagtataray at pairap-irap pa kay Sarah.

Lalo kaming bumilib kay Angelika sa last part ng ng showdown kung saan magkahalong lungkot, tagumpay at at pagsisisi ang kanyang nararamdaman.

Hanep ang performance ni Angelika, huh! Aaminin namin, ngayon lang kami bumilib talaga sa dalagang ito. Siguro dahil na rin sa dami ng mga karanasan niya sa buhay at sa tagal na rin niya sa showbiz, nahinog na rin ng panahon itong si Angelika.

With regards to Sarah naman, as a newcomer sa larangan ng pag-arte, puwedeng-puwede na siya. Hindi rin siya nagpatalbog kay Angelika. Kung anong emosyon ang kailangan sa eksena, ibinibigay rin niya.

Pero, para sa amin, mas nagningning ang bituin ni Angelika noong kanilang grand showdown. Hindi na namin ikukuwento pa ang mga nangyari rito kung bakit kami napaiyak nang todo. Basta panoorin n’yo na lang ang Bituing Walang Ningning sa huling linggo nito simula ngayong Lunes ng gabi.

Episode 21.1


CF's Note: You can find video clips of this episode on YouTube, courtesy of enterteynment.

Click to watch Part 1 of Episode 21.1.
Click to watch Part 2 of Episode 21.1.

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Episode Highlights

Dorina finds the courage to admit how she feels to Oman before he leaves for Iloilo. Oman laughs and says he's not going, because he could not bring himself to leave Dorina. He asks for a hug, but Dorina says no and quickly escapes.

It is mealtime. Oman is with Dorina, Bencho and Adora. When Dorina and Bencho get up to get their dessert, Adora takes the opportunity to tell Oman that she is happy to see Oman and Dorina together.

Dorina and Oman visit the pediatric cancer patients whom Dorina met through Gary. Oman plays the guitar while Dorina sings. They're happy to be together and exchange many smiles.

Dorina goes to see the doctor to find out the truth about Adora's condition, but the doctor begs off and says Adora has asked her not to discuss the details of her health with anyone. But Dorina does learn that the recovery rate of people with Adora's illness is extremely low.

We see some of Dorina's actual rehearsal scenes at the Araneta Coliseum.

Dorina's interview with Boy Abunda and Lavinia's interview with Kris Aquino are aired on The Buzz.

We next see actual rehearsal scenes at the Araneta with Dorina and Lavinia together.

Larry is now out on bail but he has been warned not to leave Manila and not to approach Lavinia. He says he has no plans to go near Lavinia because he is too embarrassed to face her now.

Dorina is getting together her things, preparing to leave for Araneta Coliseum. She goes to tell Adora that she's leaving ahead to go to the concert venue, when Adora suddenly faints.

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Tag: Summary, Video

Advisory


Update (Oct 4): Although power is back starting today, I still have no internet. But, I've added links to YouTube videos for Episode 20.4 (Sep 28) and Episode 21.1 (Oct 2).

Also added links to the Homeboy guesting of major BWN cast members.

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Update (Oct 3): Still no electricity and internet at home, but I've added the Buzz Interview video clip to the blog.

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CF's Note (Oct 2): I'm sorry to say that until electrical power and internet connectivity is restored at my house, I won't be able to post new episode summaries. (Just using someone else's internet connection right now to post this).

Please check the Hampaslupa Forum (no log-in required) for episode updates.

Bituing Walang Ningning sa The Buzz

BY Ogie Diaz
People's Tonight

Samantala, promo na rin lang ang pinag-uusapan, ang galing nu'ng naisip ng The Buzz, dahil ininterbyu ni Kuya Boy Abunda si Sarah Geronimo bilang si Dorina Pineda.

VTR 'yon, pero live na sinagot ito ni Lavinia Arguelles. Ang galing ni Angelika. Inilagay niya talaga sa kanyang katauhan ang karakter ni Lavinia.

Humanga kami sa The Buzz, dahil ibang atake ang ginawa nila sa promo ng pagtatapos ng Bituing Walang Ningning.

We're sure, iisip din ang Siyete kung paano naman nila ipo-promote next time ang kanilang mga teleserye.

Let's just wait and see.

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Tag: Press

Sunday, October 01, 2006

The Buzz Interview: Dorina and Lavinia

Many thanks to wordy06 aka wordlife6000 for uploading this clip of Dorina and Lavinia's Buzz interview on October 1.



Tag: Video, Interview