i dare you: new abs cbn reality show

the country's home of the best reality shows, abs cbn, will be launching a new reality show, i dare you: the kapamilya challenge. the show will feature several kapamilya stars doing challenges that would test their determination and character.

the show will be hosted by jericho rosales, iya villania and pinoy big brother winner melai cantiveros.

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJPjaL9xlGw

pinoy big brother double up: 12 housemates revealed

the 12 housemates of pinoy big brother double up was revealed tonight in a special show dubbed as pinoy big brother double up: the magical reveal. the 12 housemates are as follows:

1. princess, 22, sassy vamp ng cebu
2. tom, 21, riomantic stud ng samar
3. delio, 26, simpatikong kusinero ng batangas
4. paul, 24 cebu
5. jason, 21, boy astig ng mindoro
6. melissa, inday kengkay ng gensan
7. yuri,
8. carol, conservative pharmacist ng tondo
9. mariel, 21, struggling mom ng davao
10. yhel, 26, young widow ng pampanga

as one of this season's twists, two sets of identical twins will also enter the house, though there are several differences in their features. the twins are:

toffi, 19, basket bolero ng rizal and kenny, 19, joker jock ng rizal
jp, 29, jetsetter dad ng qc and jm, 29, delightful dad ng qc

as part of the double up twists, there will be 2 big brother houses. the twins will leave separately and will switch houses once ordered by big brother. they need to keep this a secret and shall not be revealed to the other housemates. if any of the housemates notice this secret, they will be forced evicted from the house.

the first house is occupied by princess, tom, delio, paul, jason, jp and kenny.

the second house is occupied by melissa, yuri, carol, mariel, yhel, toffi and jm.

it will also be the first season that the big 4 will have charities that will also get prizes from the show.

pinoy big brother: season 3 auditions announced

the auditions of the hit reality show pinoy big brother season 3 and teen edition has been announced by abs cbn. here is a blog entry from the show's multiply site:

Gusto mo bang maging housemate ni kuya?

Kapamilya, handa ka na ba maging housemate ni Kuya?

Eto na ang Audition dates and places for Pinoy Big Brother Season 3 & Teen Edition 3:

From 9am to 3pm

February 27, 2009 at PDA Concert Hall
March 1, 2009 at Lipa City Colleges, Batangas
March 6, 2009 at Centennial Arena, Laoag
March 8, 2009 at Holy Angels University Angeles City, Pampanga
March 20, 2009 at Tarlac State University, Tarlac
April 17, 2009 at Island City Mall, Tagbilaran, Bohol
April 19, 2009 at Capiz Gym, Roxas City
April 24, 2009 at Father Saturnino Urios, University Gym, Butuan City
April 26, 2009 at General Santos Gym, Brgy. Lagao, General Santos City
May 8, 2009 at Camarines Sur Capitol Convention Center, Pili, Camarines Sur

Just bring yourself!
Baka ikaw na ang susunod na housemate ni Kuya!
Dream Big Kapamilya!!!

pbb season 3 is open for individuals 19 to 35 years old while the teen edition is for teens 14 - 17 years old. bring a close up and a full body picture and the original and a photo copy of your birth certificate and a valid id.

source: http://pinoybigbrother.multiply.com/journal/item/477/Gusto_mo_bang_maging_housemate_ni_Kuya

local reality shows announces new seasons for 2009

several local reality shows has announced that they will stage new seasons this year. at least 3 local shows have announced their plans through the teasers that is shown in their respective networks.

first on the list is the original reality artista search on tv, starstruck. after leaving the air for three years, the show that produced mark herras, jennelyn mercado, marky cielo, ryza cennon, yasmin kurdi, aljur abrenica, mike tan, lj reyes, mart escudero and jris bernal among others will stage a comeback this year. also rumored to host the show is the original host, nancy jane and drew arellano. as a prelude to the show's comeback, they will stage a reunion of the show's alumni and auditions will commence sometime in 3Q 2009. the show is rumored to be dubbed as starstruck: the elite comeback.

next on the list is the most successful reality show from abs cbn, pinoy big brother. teasers has been shown in almost all shows of abs cbn, alerting all housemates wannabees to be ready for the auditions are coming soon. after season 1's nene tamayo and season 2's beatriz saw, another set of housemates will battle it out to be declared the season's big winner.

last on the list is last year's reality show to beat, survivor philippines. gma 7 has been showing teasers on the show's forthcoming second season. after season 1's jc tiuseco, another set of castaways will set foot on yet another 39 days of challenges and triumphs in a remote island in a nother country.

pinoy big brother celebrity edition 2: ex-housemates donnie geisler and jen da silva ties the knot

pinoy big brother celebrity edition season 2 ex housemates donnie geisler and jen da silva ties the knot last december, according to a flash news in the sunday showbiz talkshow of abs cbn, the buzz. the two were both part of the 2-in-1 housemates, jen was paired with marylaine (another 26-k girl from deal or no deal) and donnie was paired with his brother, actor baron geisler. jen is also the sister of former actor, dennis da silva who was a former love team of ruffa gutierrez.

this was an unexpected news since jen was eliminated early in the game and donnie had a blossoming love team with gab dela merced inside the big brother house. none was heard about the relationship they had after the show. the two also denied rumors that jen is already pregnant.