THE PROMISE 2000 VS 2015









If you have been logging in am sure you must know that Pangako Sa yo a.k.a The Promise is getting remade and has already started airing in The Philippines. From the many reviews about the show, it is quite successful, breaking twitter records now and the every time it airs!

IKAW LAMANG Lead Stars...

















From our previous posts, I know I have been rumbling on about how high profile the casting on Ikaw Lamang is, so today I will help jog your memory so that you guys can also know where else you have seen these amazing guys. (Sitaki mwende mkijiaibisha kudai ati oh… Alikua hii kipindi… Na kumbe ata si yeye!!! The number of times I have overheard such conversations always has me cringing…)
1.       Kim Chiu as Isabel













We first saw Kim Chiu when she was quite young on Sana Maulit Muli (Chances), then on Tayong Dalawa (The Two of Us, where she was together with her co-stars Coco Martin, Jake Cuenca and Cherry Pie Picache , where she played Audrey). If that is too far back for you guys to remember, we just recently watched Ina Kapatid Anak(Her Mother’s Daughter where she portrayed Celine’s character, with Cherry Pie as her Mother.)

2.       Coco Martin as Samuel













We first saw our male star Coco Martin in Tayong Dalawa; The Two of Us where he played Ramon, JR’s brother. He then gave life to Daniel in Walang Hanggan (My Eternal, alongside his other co-star Julia Montes.)

3.       Julia Montes as Mona









Julia was very young when we saw her portrayal of the mean girl Clara in the highly acclaimed show Mara Clara! The most recent show we saw of her was the one I just mentioned where she played the humble girl Katerina in Walang Hanggan alongside Coco Martin.

4.       Jake Cuenca as Franco













We have seen a lot of Jake Cuenca albeit in most shows that many can barely remember! He appeared in Sana Maulit Muli(Chances), then on Tayong Dalawa(The two of us); both shows alongside Kim Chiu. His most memorable of course was the latter where he played Dave, a very ummm… determined fellow!

5.       Cherry Pie Picacheas Elena 













If you don’t remember her from somewhere, you clearly are not a fan. This lady has been appearing in almost all high profile shows from Sana ‘Y Wala Nang Wakas (Love is Timeless), Lisa Pa Lamang(Only You) both of which I dare anyone to remember since I bet only I can… But her most recent and memorable shows are Tayong Dalawa(The Two of us) where she played Ramon and JR’s mother alongside Kim, Coco and Jake. The other was Ina Kapatid Anak(Her Mother’s Daughter) where she played Theresa, Celine’s mother alongside Kim Chiu.

6.       John Estrada  as Gonzalo













The first we saw of John Estrada was long ago when he portrayed Boris in Kaytagal Kang Hinintay (The Long Wait.) I hope you guys can remember the swagger with the hair and sun glasses…The guy could pull that look off!!  He also appeared in Hiram as Edward and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (Destined Hearts) as Daniel.

7.       Angel Aquino as Rebecca














Who remembers Magkaribal? This is the only show we have watched crediting Angel Aquino as the very feisty Vera Cruz… The show aired on NTV Kenya a few years back, telling a story about the very dramatic life of the Filipino fashion world.

8.       Cherie Gil as Miranda













Cherie Gil was on Legacy, a show about 3 siblings all from the same father, different mothers; each determined to inherit their grandfather’s company. Gil played a very ruthless and cruel woman; Eva,Nicole’s mother; one of the 3 siblings.

There you have it! I hope you guys can now agree with me that this is quite a cast we have the pleasure of watching and all in one show!!! Is your memory at a better state or is it still hazy? Tell me… 

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THE CHAOS BEHIND IKAW LAMANG RETRO FASHION....



No Greater Love; Throwback to the 1970s…














Am expecting that you guys have been catching the new Filipino show on KTN Kenya, weekdays 6pm. The show, Ikaw Lamang; (Which we are referring to as No Greater Love) for me is starting out just fine with a collection of the biggest names in the Filipino entertainment industry.  However, the biggest statement the show has made I think has to do with the costumes as you all know, they have to depict the 1970s as they truly were. I am not old enough to know much about the 70s but I believe they did a good job of it.
All that said, I am going to put into words what all of you have been thinking; Franco Hidalgo!!! 

THE TOP 5 FILIPINO LOVE TEAMS ON KENYAN TELEVISION


I will work my way up to the top and hope that you guys enjoy this...

5. This is a tie, going to the stars of Ina Kapatid Anak (Her Mother's Daughter)...
Kim Chiu and Xian Lim (KimXi)















This is a completely biased situation whereby i could not leave my favorite love team out even if we have only watched them together in Ina Kapatid Anak (as Celine and Liam),which is why i incorporated the tie with Maja and Enchong; so there, I admit it... The two are very close and I hope they admit to a relationship soon, like before the third world war begins... it's been a long time coming guys!

Introducing Ikaw Lamang....



 Ikaw Lamang (No Greater Love) premiered yesterday on KTN KENYA and I can barely contain my excitement over it. This is probably the best time to give immense gratitude to KTN KENYA (now my favourite TV station) for helping we Fanatic Kenyans the opportunity to watch the best and most recent programs showing in The Philippines, albeit a year ago.