Tropang Kulit, kikilitiin ang sambayanan simula Mayo 11

Matapos patawanin ang milyun-milyong Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng mga gag shows nito sa nakalipas na dalawang dekada, maghahain ng bagong pakulo ang TV5 ngayong summer—ang Tropang Kulit. Ito ang pinakabagong gag-variety show para sa buong pamilya kung saan tampok ang Artista Academy Kids at host na si Gelli de Belen. Magsisimula na ng isang oras na katatawanan sa Mayo 11 (Sabado), 7PM.

Maaalalang ang Channel 5 (dating ABC-5) ang nagpasimuno ng mga nakakaaliw na palabas noong '90s gaya ng Tropang Trumpo, Wow Mali, Ogags at Ispup. Mabenta rin sa mga manonood ang kwelang gag show na LokomokoU tuwing Linggo. At dahil nakilala ang Channel 5 sa mga ganitong format, hindi malayong maging patok ang Tropang Kulit kasama ang mga pinakabagong mukha tuwing Sabado ng gabi, ang Top 11 kids ng Artista Academy (may edad na 5 hanggang 10) na napili mula sa higit na 3,000 na nag-audition—kabilang sina Ixle Kyle Banzon (9), Julie Charlotte Cadeville (5), Peter Angelo Echaluce (7), Josh Clement Eugenio (8), Jonicka Cyleen Movido (5), Mariella Frances Grace Ortiz (7), Chloe Dominique Reyes (12), John Carlo Tan (8), ang magkakapatid na Jason (11), Jhiani (9), at Jhurel Zimmerman (5).

Pagmamalaki naman ni Gelli, walang tulak-kabigin ang mga nasalang kabataan dahil sa brilyo at talent ng mga ito. Hindi naman daw mag-dadalawang-isip ang dating mainstay at original cast member ng Tropang Trumpo na ibahagi sa mga bata ang husay niya sa comedic timing kung kinakailangan.

Habang halos lahat ay may angking husay sa pagkanta, pagsayaw at pag-arte, may ilan din na nagtataglay ng ibang abilidad tulad ng walong taong gulang na si Josh Clement Eugenio na marunong tumugtog ng violin at gitara. Minsan din ay nagmomodel si Josh. Posible rin maging susunod na child wonder si Jonicka Cyleen Movido, limang taong gulang, na marunong mag-rap at umarte. Makakasama ng Top 11 kids ang 24 pang chikiting na magdadagdag ng kakulitan sa programa.

Ilan sa mga aabangang segment sa Tropang Kulit ang Peace to Peace, Kidliit, e.Byahe, Tanongers Sagoters, Itanong kay Butch, Idolo ko Sikat, Instacook, Ano 'Toh?, Payong Maliit at Detective Ed.

Huwag palalampasin ang bagong kahuhumalingan ng buong pamilya, ang Tropang Kulit, tuwing Sabado ng gabi simula Mayo 11, alas-7 sa TV5.

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Derek Ramsay and Eula Caballero team up for Kidlat finale

TV5's top-rating program Kidlat ends its first season with an epic superhero crossover. In the final two weeks of the series, Kidlat (played Derek Ramsay) finds an ally in the newest superhero in town, the warrior angel Cassandra. Primetime Princess Eula Caballero suits up and joins forces with Kidlat as they fend off forces of evil. This superhero pairing not only gives way to the much-anticipated airing ofCassandra: Warrior Angel (slated to replace Kidlat), but also gives hope to fans of the show that TV5 will come up with new and exciting superheroes in the future.

"This is only one of the many superhero crossovers that we plan to produce in the future," TV5 FVP for Creative and Entertainment Production Perci Intalan confirmed. "Viewers have responded so well to Kidlat and we hope that this fresh offering will be something that the fans will enjoy."

Along with this thrilling development, Kidlat celebrates its successful run by inviting all superhero aficionados to the first-ever Kidlat Konvention happening on Sunday (April 28) at the Annex Event Area of SM North EDSA. In partnership with SMART and Cosplay.ph, Kidlat Konvention will feature the cast of Kidlat, led by Derek, and Cassandra herself (Eula Caballero) to meet and greet fans.

Event attendees will surely enjoy the fun booths and activities in store, which include henna tattoo sessions, photobooths, games, and the much-anticipated Cosplay Competition. Amazing prizes also await those who will come in superhero costume.

"We're all excited to be part of the Konvention," Derek shares. "This show was first introduced in Cosplay Mania last year and it's only fitting that we end our first season with our own cosplay event."

Continue supporting Kidlat in his journey. Don't miss the exciting event and be sure to catch the action-packed two week finale of Kidlat's weekdays, 7:00PM only on TV5.

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Will the cast of Never Say Goodbye ever get their happy endings?

Tensions rise and tempers reach record highs as Never Say Goodbye reaches its exciting climax. The TV5 romantic drama may be counting down to its last two weeks but viewers will be thrilled to know that some of the most riveting dramatic sequences have yet to reach the small screen. Fans of the show, as well as those of its stars, should watch out for major twists as Never Say Goodbye's cast of characters get even more desperate to find their happily-ever-afters.

The men in Marta's (Nora Aunor) life—Javier (Cesar Montano), Dindo (Gardo Versoza) and William (Vin Abrenica)—have yet to come to terms with her amnesia. She only remembers her past romance with Javier, something her husband and son struggle with. However, a single gunshot quickly spells tragedy during the reunion of the former lovers.

For young lovers William and Kate (Sophie Albert), another chance at happiness beckons but Troy (Edgar Allan Guzman) is determined to keep them apart. Kate herself has not accepted the fact that Greta (Rita Avila), the flamboyant socialite who keeps butting heads with her adoptive mother Criselda (Alice Dixson), is her biological mother.

For her part, Criselda is hell-bent on settling the score with Greta—even resorting to threatening the life of Kate just to get her rival's undivided attention. Because of this, Never Say Goodbye's two lead actresses will finally come to blows where the better (and more bitter, perhaps?) woman will survive.

Fans will not want to miss a single scene as Never Say Goodbye's grand finale draws near. The romantic drama airs every week night at 7:30 PM on TV5 right after Kidlat.

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines heralded during New York Festivals

The Kapatid Network celebrates another milestone as its groundbreaking reality program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (EMHE) Philippines was awarded with a Finalist Certificate at the recently concluded 2013 New York Festivals. The TV5program's efforts to uplift the lives of deserving Filipino families were honored among submissions from more than 50 countries.

Shown in the photo receiving the award on behalf of the EMHE Philippines team isTV5 business unit head JoAnn Banaga. Based on the Endemol TV hit, the show was cited under the Festivals' Television-Regularly Scheduled Entertainment Program – Real Estate/Home Improvement category. 

Perci Intalan, FVP for Creatives and Entertainment Production, said of the award, "The Kapatid Network remains humbled of the New York Festivals' recognition for EMHE Philippines as we continue to inspire audiences with our programs. We thank not just our cast, production team, and most importantly, the viewers and families who welcome us into their homes every week." 

EMHE Philippines aired its successful first season with host Paolo Bediones and a dedicated Design Team composed of interior designer and socialite-philanthropist Tessa Prieto-Valdez, fashion model Divine Lee, professional interior designer Tristan Jovellana, and interior design consultants Marilen Faustino-Montenegro and Joby Belmonte.

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Balut Radio exceeds 10,000 listening hours in span of two weeks

A mere two weeks after its live open Beta launch, Balut Radio (www.balutradio.com) already made quite a splash among Pinoy netizens—having registered nearly 1,500 listeners and logged over 10,000 online listening hours. With these milestones, the music streaming site is quickly establishing itself as the new digital home of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

Balut Radio is the first site of its kind in the Philippines, being dedicated to streaming OPM at all times. The site allows users to control the music they listen to, as well as what they are able to share over social media. With Balut Radio, Pinoys can finally enjoy free streaming of some of the country's best music. 

Ultimately, Balut Radio provides Pinoy netizens the opportunity to re-discover the best of OPM across its different sub-genres. With the site's themed songcasts, they can either reminisce with classic chart-toppers or explore what up-and-coming talents are contributing to the country's already-rich music industry. Balut Radio takes music streaming up a notch with a dedicated news and information channel so that Pinoys remain in-the-know. 

Through Balut Radio, TV5 extends its online and digital offerings which include online news portal InterAksyon.com, digital go-to girl Kristin.com, and the PBAonAKTV app available for Android. The Kapatid Network is optimistic that through its digital innovations, more Filipinos will continue to embrace the digital lifestyle with the increasing demand for on-the-go information and services.

According to Project Head Martin Andanar, the site reflects the Filipino's distinct musical tastes. "Balut Radio will cater to the different moods and music preferences of Filipinos all over the country as the site grows," he said. "We are also considered how Pinoys behave online in putting the site together. With Balut Radio, listeners are able to go beyond social media sharing—they can recommend and dedicate songs to their loved ones," he added. 

Further to the list of services on Balut Radio is the site's level of personalization. Balut Radio allows listeners to create their own songcasts based on their mood and for different purposes. The site also adjusts the audio streaming bitrate to the available network bandwidth, providing listeners a smooth, continuous listening experience. 

Andanar and the rest of the Balut Radio team are looking forward to exciting things in the site's future, teasing at an even more extensive music library featuring some of the country's most sought-after artists. He added that Balut Radio could very well be the online breeding grounds for independent OPM artists.

To keep track of updates related to Balut Radio, more information is available on its official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BalutRadio) and Twitter account (@BalutRadio).

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Robin Dude continues his adventure in this week’s Istorifik: Pidol’s Kuwentong Fantastik

Robin Dude is out to save the day as his adventures continue every Sunday on Istorifik: Pidol's Kuwentong Fanstatik. Artista Academy alumni Akihiro Blanco and Chanel Morales are showcased in their first major show after the artista reality search.

Akihiro plays Hiro, a young man who grew up in the slums. Whenever danger beckons, he wields a magic bow and arrow that turn him to the masked hero, Robin Dude. Hiro's alter ego battles the evil forces led by the witch Mortianna (played by Bing Loyzaga). She wants to get a hold of Robin Dude's weapons to help her attain everlasting youth and beauty.

Playing the apple of Hiro's eye is Chanel in the role of Marian, a young student who is part of an immersion group in Hiro's community. Despite Hiro's proclamations of affection, Marian ironically only has eyes for his alter ego, Robin Dude.

Mortianna's patience is wearing thin with the hooded hero, especially since she is up against the clock in her mission. Robin Dude has already vanquished two of her evil minions – a werewolf and a vampire in the past two episodes of Istorifik. More evildoers are waiting to be unleashed, as Robin will try to escape the charms of a snake lady and ultimately battle Mortianna herself.

Find out in the next two Sundays if good triumphs over evil. Istorifik: Pidol's Kuwentong Fanstatik airs at 6:30pm on TV5.

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Victor at Krista ng 'Boracay Bodies,' Nagkakamabutihan na ba?

Mukhang mahilig sa tall, dark and handsome ang "mysterious" girl na si Krista Miller. Ito kaya ang dahilan kung bakit madalas silang makitang magkasama ng aktor na si Victor Silayan sa Boracay? Habang naglilibot ang mga party people na sina Ethel, Brent Javier, Luke Jickain, Helga Krapf, Joross Gamboa at Wendy Valdez, bigla na lamang daw humiwalay sina Krista at Victor. Sa unang araw pa lang nila sa isla ay nagpabili na ang dalaga ng poncho sa binata na ikinagulat ng lahat. Kung ganitong nagreregaluhan na, nagkakagustuhan na nga kaya sila? 

Tutukan ang mas lumalalim na samahan ng mga party people at wag palalampasin ang mas umiinit na eksena at ang kani-kanilang reaksyon sa body shots challenge sa Boracay Bodies ngayong Sabado, 9:00PM sa TV5.

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TV5 goes all-in with Marvel features this April

TV5 celebrates all things Marvel with a fun, fresh string of animated and live-action features starting Monday, April 15. The Kapatid Network is sharing some of the most exciting Marvel features with Pinoy TV viewers in the lead up to the premiere of Iron Man 3.  

Kids better brace for a different kind of excitement every weekday as TV5showcases action-packed Tagalized animated movies inspired by Marvel's best-selling books, The Ultimates. Young Kapatid viewers can look forward to watchingPlanet Hulk on April 16, Doctor Strange on April 17, Thor: Tales of Asgard on April 18 and Ultimate Avengers 2: Rise of the Panther on April 19. Next week, the following Marvel animated movies will also be shown on TV5: Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow (April 22), Hulk vs Thor and Wolverine (April 23) and The Invincible Iron Man (April 24). All these will air on the Kapatid Network at 9:30AM. 

Those who fancy a different kind of Marvel experience should also stay tuned toTV5 as some of the world's most popular superheroes are dropping by Sine Ko 5ingko. The Marvel movie madness at 8:00PM will surely bring out the hero in everyone—Spider-Man starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, Daredevil with Ben Affleck, and X-Men with Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry. On Friday (April 19), Peter Parker returns to battle the evil Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man 2. The adventure continues through the weekend as fans can enjoy Sine Ko 5ingko's double- feature of Ghost Rider with Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes on Saturday at 4:30PM andWolverine starring Hugh Jackman on Sunday at 8:30 PM.

The following week on Sine Ko 5ingko proves to be just as exciting as even more Marvel favorites will grace the small screen at 8:00PM. On April 22 (Monday), the mutant crew led by Professor X returns to the Kapatid Network for X-Men 2. Viewers should also tune in on Tuesday night as brilliant billionaire Tony Stark faces a different kind of threat in Iron Man 2, in time for the Wednesday showing of the franchise's third installment. The original green giant Incredible Hulk rampages across TV screens on Wednesday night, while Thursday will see the Fantastic Four battling an intergalactic threat in Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer. On Friday, X-Men: The Last Stand sees the conflict between mutants and humans reaching an exciting climax. On Saturday (April 27), viewers can watch Frank Castle wage his one-man war against a mob in Punisher: War Zone at 4:30PM. The two-week Marvel marathon ends with Spider-Man 3 on Sunday night at 8:30PM. 

As a special treat for Kapatid viewers, TV5 is offering the chance for avid Marvel fans to win tickets to the special TV5 block screening of this summer's much-awaited Marvel movie: Iron Man 3. Starting  this week, viewers can join the Sine Ko 5ingko Watch N Win Promo. To register, they just need to text: SINEKO5 REG <FULL NAME/AGE/GENDER/COMPLETE ADDR> and send it to 5656. All they need to do next is to keep watching TV5 and wait for the "Superhero of the Day" that will be flashed on the screen while watching their favorite Marvel movies. 

Five winners will be selected each day for the duration of the promo. Each winner will take home five tickets to TV5's special screening of Iron Man 3. More details are available on the TV5 Facebook fanpage. This promo is open to NCR residents only per DTI-NCR permit number 2241, series of 2013. 

The Kapatid Network promises to reignite the Pinoy spirit of action and adventure with special spotlight on some well-loved Marvel hits for the rest of April. Keep tuning in to TV5 to watch more animated and Hollywood hits showing every day of the week!

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TV5 brings fresh new programs to Cebu

Cebuanos are in for a fresh and fun weekend as TV5 presents its newest programs in news and entertainment. The two-day event kicks off on Saturday, April 13, with a mall show happening in Parkmall, North Reclamation Project at 4:00PM. News anchors Atty. Frank Malilong, Jr. and Atty. Georgia Herrera of Aksyon Bisaya will be at the event, as well as some of the personalities of Radyo Singko 101.9 News FM. 

Since its launch, Radyo Singko has changed the landscape of Cebu's airwaves by offering quality news programs broadcast in the FM band. Leading the way is the popular morning program Frankahay Ta! by Atty. Frank Malilong, Jr. Also joining the festivities is Titus Borromeo of new morning program Good Morning Cebu. Attys. Omar Redula and Briccio Boholst of the public service and legal aid program Tambag Ni Torni (TNT)complete the line-up of TV5 and Radyo Singko's formidable broadcasters. The two anchors are also set to conduct TNT Barangay Legal Aid on Saturday (April 13) at 7:00AM in Barangay Lorega, Cebu City—made possible by the support of SMART, Talk 'N Text and Virgina Foods. 

TV5 stars will also be at the Saturday event to entertain Cebuano Kapatids. Cebu's own and TV5 primetime princess Eula Caballero leads the cast of Kapatid Network's newest "pampamilyang fantaserye" Cassandra: Warrior Angel. Fans will also meet Akihiro Blanco and Chanel Morales from Istorifik: Pidol's Kwentong Fantastik and Victor Silayan, one of the sizzling personalities in TV5's new reality show Boracay Bodies. Another Cebu gem, Kanta Pilipinas grand winner Chadleen Lacdo-o, will serenade her kababayans during the show. Finally, see the stars of TV5's first ever blocktime Cebuano teleseryes Manok Ni San Pedro and Antigo. 

Cebuano cabbies are also invited to get marked during the special Radyo Singko Taxi Squad event on Sunday, April 14, at Parkmall starting at 7:00AM. Free snacks and refreshments await those who sign up and participate. 

Head on to these events and be sure to catch all the exciting and fresh offerings of TV5 this summer.

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