Star Circle Kid Quest returns on ITS SHOWTIME

After Tawag Ng Tanghalan, Star Circle Kid Quest returns but this time on ITS SHOWTIME.

SCQ Kids Quest has discovered many of today's hottest young stars like Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Bugoy Carino, Xyriel Manabat, Mika Dela Cruz, Clarence Delgado, Brenna Penaflor to name a few and now it is back for another generation of future Kapamilya young superstars.

Get excited mga Kapamilya! SCKQ is coming!

Mary Gidget Dela Llana - 4th TNT Semi-Finalists!

Mary Gidget dela Llana joins Dominador, Rachelle and Jaime as the lone TNT semi-finalists thus far.

Mary Gidget Dela Llana - 4th TNT Semi-Finalist

Vhong Navarro gave her the option of giving way or continuing her winning ways. As expected she wanted to try her luck. Will she break Rachelle's 9 day winning streak? We shall soon find out.

The Grand Finals were announced yesterday and it will be in early April.

Bagong member of GirlTrends, Sammie Rimando

Surprise, surprise SHOWTIME very own GirlTrends have added the stunning Internet sensation Sammie Rimando to the huge list of females in the group making 22 on the February 22nd episode of ITS SHOWTIME.

GirlTrends newest member Sammie Rimando (not Remando as the screen says) courtesy of TFC Godfather

Is it 22 girls or did one girl leave or get forced out? We will learn more in the coming days. Welcome to the GT, Sammie!

Jamie Navarro - 3rd Tawag Ng Tanghalan Semi-Finalist

Jamie Navarro of Metro Manila triumphed over his latest adversary Ruffa Jhen Espada to get that 5th win making his an automatic TNT Semi-Finalist!

Jamie Nvarro - 3rd Semi-Finalist of Tawag Ng Tanghalan sa ITS SHOWTIME courtesy of TFC Godfather

He was asked by Vice if he wanted to keep fighting on to see how far he can go and he said that will keep on fighting and amass his total winnings. Jamie Navarro joins Dominador Alviola Jr. and Rachel Gabreza as the only semi-finalists for Tawag Ng Tanghalan sa ITS SHOWTIME.

Happy Birthday to ITS SHOWTIME very own Anne Curtis!

Anne Curtis, the Kapamilya leading lady on tv and film... ITS SHOWTIME host... model/endorser... dancer.... singer... is celebrating her 31st birthday today.
 

She is currently hosting ITS SHOWTIME and guesting on Ang Probinsyano.

GIRLTRENDS own Dawn Chang is on the FHM Philippines cover of February 2016

GIRLTRENDS and PBB housemate fans of Dawn Chang, get your copy now of the beautiful dancing diva in FHM Philippines. Not only can you admire her for being a strong female and an amazing dancer but she is indeed easy on the eyes as this cover can atest.

Grab your copies now mga Kapamilya!

Sofronio Vasquez ends Jeremiah's 3-Day Winning Streak!

He was so close to making

Tsong Joey Marquez - newest member of ITS SHOWTIME?

Could it be true? Tsong Joey Marquez will be a card carrying member of ITS SHOWTIME?

There have been heavy rumblings backstage about adding him to the current cast of characters. With Coleen Garcia already out, Amy Perez and Mariel Rodriguez are permanent lead hosts as well as the Hashtags and Dawn Chang as semi-regulars and Eruption's status up in the air, could there be room for Joey Marquez? He already has his own Tsong Dance and is almost visible on every episode these past few weeks.

So is Tsong Joey going to be named an official member on ITS SHOWTIME soon?

Jeremiah Tiangco ends Rachel Gabreza's 8 Day TNT Winning Streak!

Well the unthinkable has finally happened! The 8 Day reigning and defending Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Rachel Gabreza was defeated on Thursday by 'The Voice Next Door ng Cavite' Jeremiah Tiangco.

Jeremiah Tiangco - New Champion of TWT courtesy of TFCGodfather

The 18 year old Cavite Worship Leader dethroned our champion in a controversial ending to some on social media. Was there really an issue with the song of Rachel or was it the band that messed up her performance?

No matter what, Rachel still is guaranteed a spot in the semi-finals alongside Dominador Alviola Jr.  She also amassed P195,000 in her long standing reign. Will Tiangco continue on with his winning ways? I will certainly keep you all posted!

Tawag ng Tanghalan's Rachel Gabreza - 2nd Semi-Finalist and Defending Champion!

Rachel Gabreza of Metro Manila joins Dominador Alviola Jr. into the semi-finals of Tawag ng Tanghalan after Saturday's victory on ITS SHOWTIME.

Rachel Gabreza is Tawag ng Tanghalan's 2nd Semi-finalist courtesy of TFC Godfather

Will she continue her winning streak or will another victor rise? Keep watching ITS SHOWTIME Mondays through Saturdays on ABS-CBN!

Ms Pastillas Girl and suitor Richard - No More?

Angelica Jane Yap or better known as ITS SHOWTIME madlang people as Ms Pastillas Girl has called it quits with her suitor Richard Parojinog earlier this month. Although these two seemed destined for each other on television, what you see is not always what is real.

Ms Pastillas Girl courtesy of ABSpr

Don't be sad for Pastillas Girl though, she has recently signed on to an exclusive 5 year VIVA contract and will be more visible on TV5 programming.

Coleen Garcia is no longer on ITS SHOWTIME?

According to ABS-CBNnews, Coleen Garcia admitted  she will not be returning to part of ITS SHOWTIME at this time and will be focusing on her acting career this 2016.  She already has an upcoming untitled Star Cinema film with Piolo Pascual and Dawn Zulueta in the works and playing Jaime Elizondo on the daytime hit serye Pasion de Amor.

Coleen was quoted as saying: "Actually, I was barely ever there during the entire second half of 2015"I don't think I'll be returning. Management talked to me and they want me to focus on acting."

Coleen Garcia has been a part of ITS SHOWTIME for a little over 3 years now and is currently dating ITS SHOWTIME main host Billy Crawford.

 ITS SHOWTIME official ABS subforum: http://forums.abs-cbn.com/its-showtime/
Pasion De Amor official ABS subforum: http://forums.abs-cbn.com/pasion-de-amor/

Dominador Alviola Jr. - 1st Semi-Finalist in Tawag ng Tanghalan on ITS SHOWTIME!

After his fifth consecutive victory on TNT, Dominador has an automatic slot in the semi-finals! Could anyone slay the gentle giant of a man or will the streak continue?

DominadorAlviola Jr. with Kuya Kim, Teddy Corpuz and Jugs Jugueta courtesy of TFC Godfather

Stay tuned daily on ITS SHOWTIME to see what new challengers from across the land will try to outdo this long standing champion!

Tawag ng Tanghalan sa ITS SHOWTIME Results (1.2.16-1.12.16)

TNT screencaps courtesy of TFC Godfather

I. January 2, 2016: Launch

• Timothy Rowan (Daraga, Albay)
• Julian Sean Pura (Metro Manila) - GONGED!
• Dave Alcano (Visayas)
• Michelle Jean Arcain (Mindanao)
• 1st Winner - Michelle Jean Arcain

II.  January 4, 2016

• Israel Alano (Luzon)
• Diane Vergoza (Metro Manila)
• Donna Eusalan (Visayas)
• 2nd Winner - Israel Alano (challenger) beats Michelle Jean Arcain (champion)

III. January 5, 2016

• MC Dela Cruz (Metro Manila)
• Peterson Villarin (Visayas)
• Margaret Mulholland (Mindanao)
• 3rd Winner - Peterson Villarin (challenger) beats Israel Alano (champion)

IV. January 6, 2016

• Fredie Llorente (Metro Manila)
• Janahfe Menguito (Luzon)
• Jannine Cartagena (Mindanao) - GONGED!
• 4th Winner - Peterson Villarin (2 day champion) beats  Fredie Llorente (challenger)

V. January 7, 2016

• Joji Anne Alamena (Metro Manila)
• Julius Caterial (Luzon)
• Dominador Alviola Jr. (Davao City)
• 5th Winner - Dominador Alviola Jr. (challenger) beats Peterson Villarin (2 day champion)

VI. January 8, 2016

• Arthur Pua (Marikina City)
• Geraldine Tiglao (Luzon)
• Joannah Jane Sy (Visayas)
• 6th Winner - Dominador Alviola Jr. (2 day champion) beats Joannah Jane Sy (challenger)

VII. January 9, 2016

• Maria Gracia Pelimiano (Luzon)-GONGED!
• Kenneth Dimaiwat (Caloocan City) GONGED!
• Joanne Cinco (Visayas)
• 7th Winner - Dominador Alviola Jr. (3 day champion) beats Joanne Cinco (challenger)

VIII. January 11, 2016

• Glaiza Garces (Metro Manila)
• Ralph Maaghop (Luzon)
• Gyan Carla Dolfo (Visayas)
• 8th Winner - Dominador Alviola Jr. (4 time champion) beat Gyan Carla Dolfo (challenger)

IX. January 12, 2016

• Rina Forbes (Metro Manila)
• Gemma Noveno (Luzon)
• Marielle Montellano (Visayas)
• 9th Winner - Dominador Alviola Jr. (5 time champion) beat Marielle Montellano

 X. January 13, 2016

Mark Fraser (Metro Manila)
Pauline Agupitan (Luzon)
 Ethel Cadiz




 10th Winner - Pauline Agupitan (challenger) beat Dominador (champion)

Happy Birthday Kapamilya Vhong Navarro!

Happy 39th birthday to Kapamilya host and Dance Master Vhong Navarro!

Vhong Navarro celebrates his birthday on ITS SHOWtIME courtesy of TFC Godfather

Vhong Navarro has been on ABS since 1992 on various comedy shows and hosting duties. He is currently a regular main host on ITS SHOWTIME and a judge on Dance Kids.

Happy Birthday Kapamilya Marlo Mortel!

Happy 23rd birthday to young Kapamilya actor, host and singer Marlo Mortel.

He celebrated his birthday on ITS SHOWTIME as part of the segment TrabaHula. To officially greet him besides the madlang people saying happy birthday they had their resident dancing birthday lady Emmy Rose do her thang.

Marlo Mortel on ITS SHOWTIME courtesy of TFC Godfather

Marlo Mortel was discovered as an auditionee for Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 and became a household name as Nicolo opposite Janella Salvador on Be Careful With My Heart then their follow up project together on Oh My G bilang Gabby. He is currently a semi regular co-host on Umagang Kay Ganda billed as the 'Boyfie ng Bayan.'

Rated K's Shining Bituin sa 2016: Loveteam ToMiho

January 3rd, 2016 edition of Rated K named 3 loveteams that will make a big impact on ABS-CBN this year: one of them was PBB737's Tommy and Miho better known as TomiHo.

ToMiho loveteam composite collage courtesy of TFC Godfather

Tommy Esguerra and Miho Nishida are two beloved housemates from Pinoy Big Brother 737. Tommy came in second and Miho was named the PBB737 Big Winner (for the regular edition while Jimboy was the Teen Big Winner). Their lovestory began in Kuya's house and continued on the outside during ITS SHOWTIME's daily segment ToMiho: a Love Realiserye. They became an official couple on the December 19th edition of ITS SHOWTIME dubbed #ToMihoTheDecision

They are rumored to be in an upcoming teleserye and film this year.

Mariel Rodriguez & Amy Perez - OFFICIALLY newest members of ITS SHOWTIME!

Was this really a surprise to anyone? About a month or so ago, Mariel Rodriguez and Amy Perez were guest hosting for one week to fill in for Anne Curtis who was in Japan at that time filming a commercial. After that week, they were still hosting, then the following week, they were both still there and last week they were there present as well as part of the New Years Best of SHOWTIME 2015 recap episodes. I guess it was just a matter of time before it became official and now it is.

After the energetic opening number and the ITS SHOWTIME theme opening for the first live program of 2016 with the spiels, Vhong Navarro, Karylle and Vice Ganda made it official by welcoming both talented female hosts to the ITS SHOWTIME family complete with a video package as well as flowers. Main host Anne Curtis called in from Patagonia, Argentina to welcome them to the family as well.

Newest hosts Mariel Rodriguez and Amy Perez ITS SHOWTIME composite collage courtesy of TFC Godfather

Both are veteran hosts from noontime: Mariel was on Wowowee as well as Pilipinas Win na Win and Happy Yipee Yehey while Amy Perez was on earlier than that with Sa Linggo nAPO Sila and  'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila.

Commentary: Glad to have both females as hosts on ITS SHOWTIME. My main concern is the budget for the show now. We have the 11 guys of #HASHTAGS as regulars and 2 more hosts besides the current main and co-hosts as well as the SHOWTIME dancers and XBGensan. I'd cost cut with of all the excessive birthday party fluff (weren't we the TRENDING capital of the Philippines now we are a glorified birthday party trending capital... happy yipee yehey? ) and put a big jackpot game at the end as well. By the way, I am happy that Tawag ng Tanghalan is part of ITS SHOWTIME. We have to go back to the talent part of the show and maybe reach out more to the madlang people, perhaps have an Ikaw Ang Bida segment.

'Tawag ng Tanghalan' sa ITS SHOWTIME starting Saturday na!

ITS SHOWTIME will present the return of Tawag ng Tanghalan, the first talent search on Philippine television history this coming Saturday.

Tawag ng Tanghalan sa ITS SHOWTIME composite teaser collage courtesy of TFC Godfather

TNT was originally slated to be its own program but management decided to turn it into a segment for the Kapamilya noontime variety show, ITS SHOWTIME.TNT was rumored to be hosted by the likes of Regine Velasquez, Edu Manzano, Aga Muhlach and others but things changed. 

Recall Bayani Agbayani's Funny Juan comedy reality search was also in line to be its own reality show but it was absorbed as a segment on SHOWTIME and repackaged as Funny One.