'Obession' Pilots Like a Film on Jan 23

TV5's first drama offering for 2014 Obsession will not just heat up Thursday nights but will surely alter the face of primetime starting tonight (January 23).

 

Topbilled by Marvin Agustin, Martin Escudero, Neri Naig and Ms. Bianca King, Obsession centers on the the story of a woman who pushes the boundaries of love and sanity to win back the heart of her former lover.

 

On her first ever project with TV5, the renowned actress Bianca King plays the role of Vanessa, a new identity created by the famous cosmetic surgeon Dr. Ramon Mendoza (Marvin Agustin) for Bernadette (Neri Naig) after he found her in distress. As Bernadette becomes Vanessa, she transforms from an awkward, shy and insecure woman to a confident, sexy and beautiful lady determined to avenge herself from her playful ex-boyfriend James (Martin Escudero) who broke her heart. But is she ready for the prize of her obsession? 

 

Helmed by Direk Jay Altarejos, Obsession is an hour-long once-a-week series which, unlike the traditional 30 minute teleseryes, ensures the quality of drama and gives viewers a complete story per episode.

 

Obsession premieres tonight (January 23), 8PM on TV5!

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TV5's 'Showbiz Police' to Air Daily Starting Monday

Viewers need not wait once a week for their dose of the hottest entertainment news as TV5's Showbiz Police begins airing daily from Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m., starting on January 20!

 

Recently recognized as the Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show in the 12^th Gawad Tanglaw Awards for 2014, Showbiz Police is still bannered by multi-hyphenate Raymond Gutierrez, together with the country's ultimate showbiz insiders NanayCristy Fermin and Direk Joey Reyes. Rounding up the show are outspoken television and radio host Shalala and the fashionable female tandem of SPO Girls Divine Lee and MJ Marfori.

 

This season, viewers will be treated to fresh, new daily segments, such as the Daily 5 Hot Issues, where Raymond rounds up the 5 hottest issues of the day from various sources; Hu U, where Shalala and MJ banter about everyone's guilty pleasure—blind items; and Shalala on the Street (SOS), which features Shalala going around the metro to gather the public's thoughts on the hottest showbiz issues.

 

Viewers can also look forward to social media-based segments Twitterazzi and Selfie with the Stars, which allow them to connect further with the show and tap their inner-showbiz insider using their Twitter and Instagram accounts.

 

Meanwhile, special once-a-week segments include Stylish Style-Less every Monday, where Raymond and Divine talk about the latest style stories of our favorite celebrities; Cornered by Cristy every Tuesday, where Nanay Cristy holds intimate interviews featuring the hottest celebrities of the moment; Direk's Statement every Tuesday and Wednesday, where celebrated filmmakerDirek Joey gives his upfront review and critique on films yet to be shown in local theatres; and WRU every Thursday, which catches up with personalities who are no longer active in the entertainment industry.

 

Other must-watch segments of Showbiz Police include Fan and Fab, Ronda, Impromptu, Showbiz Throwback, Marfori Exclusives, Pay it Forward Friday, Celebrity Face-off, Housebreak, Most Wanted, and Iba Ka!

 

With this exciting new format, each 30-minute episode will surely be packed with the latest showbiz news everyday, as delivered first and only on Showbiz Police! 

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2 Pinays Ready to Come Out on Top

After a very successful first cycle which saw a lone Filipina contestant make it all the way to the finale, an all-new season of Asia's Next Top Model is finally set to premiere on TV5 on January 16. 

Back again at the forefront of all the fashion and beauty is host and head judge, Nadya Hutagalung, together with the Philippines' very own Joey Mead-King, who will still be part of the judges' panel and act as the contestants' mentor. TV5 is proud to have Joey Mead-King in the prestigious international contest as she is also a Kapatid, being a Style and Beauty columnist in Kristn.com, TV5's lifestyle portal. 

Joining them this time are two renowned icons in the international modeling industry—runway coach Adam Williams and fashion  and  celebrity photographer Mike Rosenthal—who will definitely add to the excitement and drama in the competition's second cycle. 

And just like the inaugural season, the Philippines is once again represented in this regional model search. This time around, there are two Pinay beauties who are ready to work the runway and come out on top –  Jodilly "Jody" Pendre and Katarina "Kat" Rodriguez. 

At the age of 20, Jody already acts as the breadwinner, relying on modeling to support her family and put herself and her brother through school. This go-getter morena beauty, who one day dreams to become a Victoria's Secret Angel, describes herself as a "simple girl who is always up for life's challenges". 

On the other hand, 21 year old Filipina-American Kat proves that models, too, can embody beauty, brains, and brawn as she currently majors in both philosophy and business management, while being part of her university's track and field team. This mestiza beauty, who is the god-child of Filipina supermodel and style icon Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, admits that she is a "huge risk-taker and extremely adventurous".  

Aside from carrying the distinct Filipina looks that will surely set both Jodi and Kat apart from the 14 other aspiring model finalists, these two young ladies also have inspiring stories that a lot of the viewers can relate to. 

Be sure to tune in to TV5 beginning this Thursday, January 16, after For Love or Money and follow the show every Thursday thereafter, to witness if either Jody or Kat will be able to finally take home the grand prize for our country and come out on top as Asia's Next Top Model!

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‘Manila Clasico’ highlights the first PBA weekend of 2014 on TV5

The two most popular teams in the PBA duel again for the second time in the PLDT myDSL Philippine Cup this Sunday as league-leading Barangay Ginebra San Miguel clashes with struggling San Mig Super Coffee Mixers this Sunday, January 5 from the Mall of Asia Arena.
 
The PBA Philippine Cup eliminations resume on Saturday, January 4, with two exciting games to open the new year. The Alaska Aces are hoping to notch another win against the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the 330PM game to be aired LIVE on TV5 and AksyonTV. Sophomore Calvin Abueva has found his groove in leading the charge of the Aces. Meanwhile, the Philippine Cup defending champs are still looking for the right formula to sustain their winning ways. In the second game on Saturday, Meralco Bolts hopes to stop its four-game skid against a dangerous Air 21 Express.
 
Barangay Ginebra hopes to secure another win against the Super Coffee Mixers after winning their Opening Day game last November in 'Manila Clasico' airing LIVE this Sunday at 515PM on TV5. Japeth Aguilar will be looked upon to lead the charge for Barangay Ginebra while San Mig Super Coffee guard James Yap will be looking for some support from his teammates after the team's disheartening showing last week where they lost two games before the year ended. In the first game on Sunday, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters prepare to fortify their third place standing against the GlobalPort Batang Pier.
 
The PBA games air live on TV5 every Wednesday and Friday at 8:00pm, with a delayed telecast of the first game at 11:00pm. On Saturdays, only the 330PM game is aired live. On Sundays, both games are aired live with Sports5 Center to open the festivities.

For basketball fanatics, the PBA games are aired live on AksyonTV, starting at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30pm on Saturdays, and3:00pm on Sundays. Live streaming is also available onhttp://pba.sports5.ph. Radio listeners nationwide can also follow the action on DZSR Sports Radio 918AM.

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