Ritz Azul - Bagong Kapamilya na?

Could Ritz Azul be the next TV5 big star to come to ABS-CBN?

The Star Factor 2010 finalist has been a fixture of the Kapatid Network for years now but is now barely visible these days, could a move to ABS rejuvenate her career? She would join the ranks of Arci Munoz, Yam Concepcion, Meg Imperial, Wendell Ramos and a host of others that departed TV5 and have seen their careers get a jumpstart. I do not see any difference since she has all of the talent, hosting and the beauty that is more or at least on par with the other leading ladies in ABS-CBN.

Let's see what will develop in the weeks and months, I am hearing positive things on this front. Abangan.

Jonalyn Viray - Bagong Kapamilya!

First Karylle Billy then Jay-R, Kyla and now Jonalyn Viray, you could make another SOP, nahhh!

Welcome to the Kapamilya, Jonalyn Viray! There were rumors for months that she might move and now it is official. Her first major project is singing the theme song for the upcoming Pokwang-Melai soap, We Will Survive.

With her move to the Kapamilya Network, she also changed her name to 'Jona'. "Jona kasi nickname ko po talaga siya. So 'yun po ang ibinigay sa akin ngayon since it's a fresh start -- bagong home, bagong environment. Kaya po Jona."

Jona Viray - Then and Now courtesy of TFC Godfather

The former SOP mainstay is open to being part of ASAP if given the opportunity.

Good luck Jonalyn... I mean Jona in your new Kapamilya home.

Danita Paner on Ipaglaban Mo, freelance or certified Kapamilya na?

Danita Paner is finally appearing on an ABS drama and its Ipaglaban Mo this weekend. She will be playing opposite Arron Villaflor who is currently Doc Henry on the hit Primetime drama All Of Me. Danita has guested on a game show or two as well as live guestings but that is about it. IM will be her first foray into Kapamilya dramas. Is this is a sign she is open to do work on ABS as a freelance artist or is she moving to ABS as a certified Kapamilya?

Danita Paner's ABS Acting Debut on Ipaglaban Mo courtesy of TFCGodfather

Danita Paner is known for her singing prowess as well as her acting/hosting on TV5/GMA programming. She is the daughter of former PBA player Manny Paner and actress Daisy Romualdez and her sister is Kristina Paner.

Commentary: This would be a great move for her in her career if she follows the path of the likes of Meg and Arci Munoz. She would also be a solid addition to ASAP.

Anyone notice that Ipaglaban Mo has become an audition platform for artistas trying to break it in ABS? Polo Ravales, Arci Munoz and a few others have done the same.

#IMSabik

Jennylyn Mercado - Bagong Kapamilya na?

Heavy rumor mill happening now... the wheels are turning... will she or won't she?

The Starstruck Ultimate Female Survivor Jennylyn Mercado is at a crossroads in her career. She has done everything she could on GMA but does she get the proper recognition she so rightfully deserves? She has been in GMA since 2003 and although she is one of the most talented artistas in the GMA Artist Center she is currently not getting top billing even after winning Best Actress and Female of the Night at the 41st MMFF for her amazing performance on Walang Forever opposite Kapamilya actor Jericho Rosales. She is being overlooked by AlDub's and that overrated comedy at MMFF? Did it get the same promotion as that comedy? Why so?  The flavor of the month(s) AlDubs continues to be anything GMA promotes at the cost of their far more talented individuals like Jennylyn, Lovi, Rhian, Barbie, etc.

Jennylyn Mercado photo composite courtesy of TFC Godfather

As of typing there is no concrete project for Jennylyn in GMA but they do have a counter offer... 70-30...80-20?.... which way will this cookie crumble?

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Commentary:

 Jennylyn and ABS, let's get this done. Jen, you've done everything and proved yourself there, why not try the challenge of the ABS mountain? Could you imagine her toe-to-toe with Angelica, Maja, Kim, Julia, Kathryn, Jessy or opposite Echo once again, Piolo, Lloydy, etc. There is a thin line between loyalty and respect. Are you getting that now, Jennylyn? Strike the deal and become a certified and proud Kapamilya!

 I know what you are thinking? ABS has too many leading ladies already? Is there room? I'm sure we can do that for someone as amazingly versatile as Jennylyn. She DESERVES to be in ABS and exposed to TFC global. Pinoy TV doesn't hold a stick to what TFC can offer. She was rumored to be Kapamilya a few years ago but she decided to stay then, hope its different now.

BTW, why is the so-called end all/be all of loveteams AlDubs continue to dominate everything that is GMA television while other more talented Cuz they trend? Do they really trend or is this just an elaborate hoax staged by GMA to take the title of TRENDING CAPITAL from ITS SHOWTIME? Retweets are not REAL tweets, sorry, end of story!

Janine Gutierrez - Kapamilya Bound?

First Elmo's sister Maxene made the move to ABS-CBN and her career skyrocketed thanks to winning big on The Singing Bee then being part of Season 1 of Your Face Sounds Familiar as well as soaps Dream Dad and currently Doble Kara, next Elmo Magalona himself made the switch and he is already making huge waves in ABS with his pairing with Kapamilya hot commodity Janella Salvador in the upcoming 2016 teleserye Born For You, now there are rumblings that Elmo's girlfriend Janine might be coming to ABS, is that true?

In an exclusive interview with entertainment news site PEP.ph, she sadly confirmed she is still under GMA contract for 2 more years and has no plans (right now) for moving since she is happy with the way that GMA is taking care of her career. She is currently the lead in Dangwa as Rosa Capulong on GMA.

Janine Gutierrez Collage courtesy of TFC Godfather

Commentary: Oh geez, 2 more years! NOOOOO! Come on over Janine, the water is quite fine here and I'll definitely pull out the red carpet for you. Is there any loopholes in the contract? *crosses fingers* She is definitely an amazing young actress with so much to offer especially with all the leading men she could be paired with besides Elmo, of course. Don't get me wrong, I love my homegrown Star Magic talents but the daughter of Lotlot de Leon as well as Lilita and Nora's granddaughter isn't just a pretty face but a bonafide breakthrough star just like Nadine Lustre was when she was on TV5/GMA a few years back.

First Elmo, next Mariel and Robin, now Gelli.... will Kylie Padilla and Jonalyn Viray lipat to ABS-CBN?

Was it just me or does it seem like a max exodus coming from GMA/TV5 to our friendly shores on ABS-CBN this year?

Before 2015 ends, we already have:

1.  Jolina and Marvin who recently starred on FlordeLiza
2. Bela Padilla on Ang Probinsyano
3.  Michelle Madrigal, Arci Munoz and Wendell Ramos currently on Pasion de Amor
4.  Claudine Barretto in an upcoming ABS project
5. Sharon Cuneta was a judge for the 2 seasons of Your Face Sounds Familiar.
6.  Jay-R and Kyla are already semi-regulars on ABS programming
7. Roxanne Guinoo starred on Walang Iwanan.
8. Edgar Allan and Maxene Magalona are on Doble Kara
9. Mariel Rodriguez (returned to PBB now currently guest hosting ITS SHOWTIME) and Robin Padilla (upcoming Kapamilya program) just returned
10. Sarah Lahbati will soon be part of the upcoming soap Written In Our Stars 
11. ...and before the year ends Elmo Magalona joins his sister on ABS-CBN and will have his launching project with rising Star Magic young leading lady Janella Salvador in Born For You
12. Gelli de Belen will soon be in an upcoming project in the Kapamilya Network

(clockwise from left: Elmo Magalona, Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez, Gelli de Belen, Jonalyn Viray and Kylie Padilla; courtesy of TFCGodfather)

Now there are rumors that Kylie Padilla, daughter of Robin and Jonalyn Viray might be the next dominoes to make the jump to ABS-CBN.

Kylie Padilla is not under contract and finishing up Buena Familia on GMA next month. Could she be following the footsteps of her father Robin Padilla as well as her cousins Bela and Daniel Pailla?

Could you imagine Sarah, Angeline, Kyla and Jonalyn on ASAP together? Jonalyn Viray was quoted in an article saying that she wants to have future projects with the likes of Kapamilya singers Piolo Pascual, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos as well as others. Could this be her sending feelers to our network?

Could they make the move? Would you welcome them into the network if they did come over?

Jaya on HYY... Kapamilya ba sya or guesting lang?

The "Soul Diva" and "The Asia's Queen of Soul" hailing from GMA, Jaya made a surprise guesting on Happy Yipee Yehey today.

She was part of the opening number with Pokwang, Luke Mejares, Xian Lim, Shaina Magdayao, John Estrada, Randy Santiago, Matteo Guidicelli and Toni Gonzaga. She said her reason for being on here was that there was a typhoon (Falcon) so she dropped on by. Hmmmm... curious...

She did a mini-post interview about being happy to be here and has upcoming U.S. concerts with Ms.Elizabeth Ramsey (her mother). It's a smart move to promote on TFC (remember Lani Misalucha did the same a few years back on ASAP and look at the increase in her ticket sales) since we all know that we are still the worldwide leader for reaching the global Pinoy, hands down.

She was a regular on the defunct S.O.P. now known as Party Pilipinas but has been rarely seen in and around the Kapuso Network.

Is this the first step on a move back to ABS-CBN? Is there room for Jaya?