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GMA Network's TV adaptation Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday set to premiere on January 27 on primetime

Anak ni Waray VS Anak ni Biday Friday, January 24, 2020

Ms. Snooky Sena, Barbie Forteza, Kate Valdez and Ms. Dina Bonevie at the Anak ni Waray VS Anak ni Biday Media Conference

Beginning January 27, the most sensational rivalry ensues between friends-turned-mortal enemies from two different regions on GMA Network's TV adaptation of the hit 1984 movie by Regal Films, 'Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday.'

The much-awaited reimagining of the classic film is headlined by two of the Network’s brightest stars – Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Ginalyn and promising young Kapuso actress Kate Valdez as Caitlyn. The drama also highlights famous tourist destinations from the provinces of Leyte and Ilocos namely the iconic San Juanico Bridge and the thrilling Paoay Sand Dunes.

Barbie shares that she took classes to learn the Waray dialect but what she mostly enjoyed was immersing herself into their culture, “Tinuro sa amin how they live, kung papaano sila magtrabaho para sa family nila. Nakakatuwa kasi parehas na may strong personality ang mga taga-Leyte at Ilocos. Ang sarap gampanan ng role ko kasi very empowering siya especially sa mga kababaihan. Kilala ang mga Waray na palaban at hindi papatalo.”

Kate says she’s happy to be working with Barbie for the first time in this soap, “Actually noong workshop pa lang, sobrang ramdam ko na very warm si Barbie. Naramdaman ko ‘yung care niya sa akin as an ate. Kaya excited ako na maka-work ko pa siya sa maraming eksena.”

The drama also introduces the exciting reunion of seasoned actresses Ms. Snooky Serna as Amy and Ms. Dina Bonnevie as Sussie in their most colorful roles yet.

Meet the cast of ANAY NI WARAY VS ANAK NI BIDAY

Snooky, who portrayed the role of Biday’s daughter in the original film, shares what makes this TV adaptation unique from the movie, “‘Yung version namin ngayon, they put a little bit more of drama in it. It’s not a complete copy of the original story. They give it a different twist altogether so we have a different story. Ang pareha lang ay sina Waray at Biday, perennially mortal enemies talaga sila.”

Dina, who has no trouble speaking Ilocano after marrying a native, reveals why she opted to accept the role of Biday, “After a long time, Snooky and I will be working together again. I really welcomed it because I haven’t done comedy in a long time. Excited ako kasi kakaiba and I won’t have to cry buckets of tears.”

Adding spice to the already fuming feud between the Warays and Bidays are: Migo Adecer as Cocoy, a charming city boy who crosses paths with Ginalyn and Caitlyn.

Jay Manalo as Joaquin, a dashing man from Manila who becomes Amy and Sussie’s apple of eye leading to their broken friendship; Teresa Loyzaga as Dorcas, Joaquin’s sophisticated cousin who would do anything to keep their family’s riches to herself; Faith da Silva as Agatha, Dorcas’ spoiled brat daughter; Jean Saburit as Vanessa, doting mother of Cocoy; Tanya Montenegro as Glenda, Amy’s cousin and close confidant from Leyte; Benedict Cua as Benny, a famous charismatic vlogger of Filipino-Chinese descent and Caitlyn’s best friend; and Ms. Celia Rodriguez as Zenaida, Sussie’s elitist and controlling mother who makes Amy’s life a living hell.

Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday also features the special participation of Lovi Poe as young Sussie and Max Collins as young Amy who will be portraying the roles of Dina and Snooky, respectively, during their younger years for the pilot week; together with Jason Abalos as young Joaquin; Pinky Amador as young Zenaida; Mike ‘Pekto’ Nacua as Randy, young Joaquin’s comrade; Yanna Asistio as young Glenda; and Franco Gray Nerona as Joni, young Amy’s friend and fellow helper in Sussie’s villa.

Despite being worlds apart in status and origin, young Amy (Max Collins) the Waray from Leyte and young Sussie (Lovi Poe) the Biday from Ilocos are the best of friends. Young Amy works for young Sussie’s rich Ilocano family based in Manila in exchange for the latter’s family funding her school expenses. Their inseparable bond is jeopardized when the dashing young Joaquin (Jason Abalos) captures the hearts of both women. After finding out that they have fallen in love with the same man, young Amy and young Sussie’s lovely friendship is now in shambles and to make it worse – the two are bearing young Joaquin’s children.

Years passed, Amy’s (Snooky Serna) daughter Ginalyn (Barbie Forteza) grows up into a diligent and optimistic woman who juggles their Binagol business and her tour guide duties. Meanwhile, Sussie’s (Dina Bonnevie) prim and proper daughter Caitlyn (Kate Valdez) is a frustrated vlogger with dreams of making it big one day. Just as Amy and Sussie thought they have left their past behind, history repeats itself when their daughters cross paths and ironically become good friends.

When the truth about their mothers’ feud comes out, will the budding friendship of Ginalyn and Caitlyn also be put to the test? And with Joaquin’s (Jay Manalo) comeback, will peace ever exist between the families of the Bidays and Warays?

This original series, created by the GMA Entertainment Group, is headed by the SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, AVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Camille Hermoso-Hafezan, and Executive Producer Arlene Pilapil.

The show’s creative team is composed of creative director Aloy Adlawan; creative head Richard “Dode” Cruz; creative consultant Jojo Tawasil Nones; headwriter Renato Custodio; writers Tina Samson-Velasco and Erwin Bravo; and brainstormers Wiro Michael Ladera, Liberty Constantino, and Kayla Factolerin.

Under the helm of esteemed Director Mark Sicat dela Cruz, catch the world premiere of Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday beginning January 27, weeknights, after 24 Oras on GMA Telebabad.

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch their favorite Kapuso shows via GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV International.

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Derrick Monasterio and Barbie Forteza stars in Almost a Love Story showing on April 11

Almost a Love Story Cast Wednesday, April 04, 2018

I'm sure most of us, at one point in our lives have experienced an "Almost a Love Story". This is that one special moment when everything feels so right but at the end of the day it's either you or that special someone isn't really "The One" and circumstances triggered it not to be a love story after all or maybe not, maybe not now, maybe in the future.

During the Bloggers Conference of the movie "Almost a Love Story", I was able to meet the lead cast which is the newest love team of GMA Network - #DerBie Derrick Monasterio and Barbie Forteza.

This is not the first time that Derrick and Barbie have worked together, both the Kapuso stars have worked together in several Kapuso shows like Tween Hearts, Luna Blanca, Half Sisters and their newest teleserye Inday will always love you which will be airing soon via GMA 7.

Meet the cast of Almost a Love Story

The movie tackles the theme of “long distance relationship” between childhood friends Baneng and Luigi had. It was Baneng’s OFW mom (played by Lotlot de Leon who was taking care of the Luigi in Italy) who was instrumental in making love blossom between the two. In the story, both Baneng and Luigi have the inclination for the arts that also drew them together.

Barbie Forteza

Derrick Monasterio

Ana Capri

Lotlot De Leon

Ms. Baby Go - BG Productions Producer

Almost a Love Story is produced by BG Productions which is also the producer of Barbie's award winning film "Laut" that made her win a Best Actress title in the 36th Fantasporto International Film Festival at Oporto, Portugal. According to Barbie, she didn't think twice in accepting this movie offer because it's from BG Productions and it'll be directed by Louie Ignacio but at the time she didn't know that she will be paired with Derrick Monasterio.

Because they've known each other for quite some time, it can’t be helped that they developed feelings for each other. Derrick courted Barbie and the young lady nearly said yes to the Kapuso hunk. Derrick said he was 5 points away from getting Barbie’s coveted yes but some things didn’t work, so the romance was “Almost A Love Story,” to borrow the title of their newest movie. It was Barbie who shared that Derrick courted her twice.

On her part, Barbie recalled with fondness the time that Derrick courted her. “I felt that he was really serious in courting me but we were still too young then, What is important now is we have become close with one another and I am really comfortable with him. Derrick and I are super close and if there’s a need for us to be sweet in a scene, we just do it. It is effortless on our part. There’s no need to act it out,” said Barbie.

Derrick and Barbie shared some fond and treasured moments together, while Derrick didn't win her heart, twice, both of them shared a friendship that will not be easily swayed, they trust each other much and they even give each other advice too.

But, was it easier for them to be paired as a love team given the circumstances that they didn't end up with each other and they're also close friends to begin with?

The cast also shared their memorable experience on working with Direk Louie Ignacio, all of them learned something new from Direk and they also shared how meticulous and detailed he is when it comes to creating a film.

“Almost A Love Story” has two theme songs, the first one is recored by Derrick and Barbie "Somebody like you" and another from Ice Seguerra. Italy was definitely their first choice for the movie setting, it was shot last December (sometime before Christmas) at Salento, in Tricase which is part of Southern Italy. The production team behind “Almost A Love Story” made sure that audience will feel the love and kilig, and will be touched as well, by the story of Barbie and Derrick. It’s a plus factor that the beautiful place of Salento became the backdrop of the love story of the two lead stars. BG Productions International of Ms. Baby Go spent a fortune to make “Almost A Love Story” a perfect movie for Barbie and Derrick.

Watch the full trailer of Almost a Love Story

An offering from BG Productions International in cooperation with Salento Cinema of Italy and GMA-7 to be distributed by Regal Films Inc., "Almost A Love Story" will open in cinemas nationwide on April 11. Written by Onay Sales and directed by the award-winning Louie Ignacio.

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This Time I'll Be Sweeter Movie Review & Red Carpet Premiere Photos and Videos

Barbie Forteza Wednesday, November 08, 2017

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Barbie Forteza and Ken Chan brings kilig for the second time in This Time I'll Be Sweeter

Barbie Forteza Saturday, November 04, 2017

Fresh from the success of GMA Network's kilig Rom-Com teleserye "Meant To Be", Barbie Forteza and Ken Chan where they portrayed the role of Billie Bendiola and Yuan Lee, then came the #KenBie love team and fans were all excited with their much anticipated reunion as

they take over the big screen in the latest offering of Regal Films "This Time I'll Be Sweeter".

The cast were present together with multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan and Mother Lily during the Blogger's Conference of the movie spearheaded by the lead stars Barbie Forteza and Ken Chan.

Barbie and Ken shared that they've been friends for so long that they are very compatible working with each other. From Meant to Be now to This Time I'll Be Sweeter, both shared that they enjoyed working with each other because they are very close friends for about 6 years now saying that their bond became even more stronger.

"This Time I'll Be Sweeter" is so much different from the pair's recently-concluded soap in that the film requires from Barbie and Ken much deeper emotional range without sacrificing moments of kilig, joy and laughter.

In the movie, Erika (Barbie) and Tristan (Ken) are classmates in college. Tristan is considered a campus crush due to his skills in swimming. He and Erika grow close to each other but then the latter is left heartbroken as they part ways.

Erika then graduates as a Cum Laude and succeeds as a field reporter. Tristan, on the other hand, ends up working for the family-owned airline company. Their paths cross once more when an incident involving Tristan's family and Erika's career come into play. The call of duty prompts Erika to communicate with Tristan for a follow-up on a story she did.

That incident brings them closer again with Erika throwing in help so that Tristan may recover from a misfortune.

But is Erika prepared to be hurt again? Can love be sweeter the second time around?

Moviegoers will definitely remember Barbie's "Dalawang beses mo na akong sinaktan, sobrang tanga ko na kung gagawin ko pang tatlo di ba?!" scene long after they have left the theater.

During the Blogcon, The cast also shared who they want to work with in the future. Both Barbie and Ken have proven that they can do versatile roles. Barbie has done several teleseryes via GMA Network as well as mainstream films and indie films. She also had the chance to have an album under MCA Music in 2013.

Ken himself held his own and delivered such a strong performance, trained as he was as a lead star in his very own series, "Destiny Rose," on GMA Network. Although he narrated that he got a bit pressured on the pool scenes he had on this movie. He had to take swimming lessons once again just for the movie plus he also admitted that he needs to get busy in the gym as well.

Barbie Forteza, Ken Chan and the cast were asked what it was like when they are in love and in a relationship.

This Time I'll Be Sweeter is a film about being heart broken and giving love a second chance. The cast were asked what's their take on giving love a second chance and if they ever experienced what it's like to be heartbroken.

Since the topic was all about love, the cast specifically Barbie and Ken were asked about their love life and if they are dating anyone right now. Check out their answers in the video.

Thea Tolentino, meanwhile, co-stars as the "third wheel" to Erika and Tristan's love story. This serves as Barbie and Thea's eunion project after working together in the successful GMA afternoon series, "The Half Sisters."

Hiro Peralta

Kim Rodriguez

Jai Agpangan

Akihiro Blanco

Fiona Yang

Kaki Ramirez

Others in the cast are Ara Mina, Rev Abellana, Neil Ryan Sese, Yayo Aguila, Kim Rodriguez, Hiro Peralta, Akihiro Blanco, Jai Agpangan, Kaki Ramirez, Fiona Yang, Jon Leo and more.

Watch the official trailer of This Time I'll Be Sweeter

Catch Barbie and Ken spread love, tears and romance in theatres nationwide starting November 8, 2017.

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GMA'S GROUNDBREAKING SERIES 'MARIA CLARA AND IBARRA' STREAMS ON NETFLIX STARTING APRIL 14

GMA Network's TV adaptation Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday set to premiere on January 27 on primetime

Derrick Monasterio and Barbie Forteza stars in Almost a Love Story showing on April 11

This Time I'll Be Sweeter Movie Review & Red Carpet Premiere Photos and Videos

Barbie Forteza and Ken Chan brings kilig for the second time in This Time I'll Be Sweeter

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