Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition!

May the good spirit protect the castaways!

2010-09-02T17:49:00.000-07:00

RANONG, Thailand — Bumraksa. May the good spirit protect you.

This is what anyone could utter when the new castaways plucked from the klieg lights for GMA 7’s Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown spent their first day in the island located at the southern part of Thailand and off the coast of Myanmar (then called Burma).

Their journey kicked off in Manila, where they waited for the vans bound for the airport at GMA 7’s main lobby. The 18 castaways were unusually quiet and tried not to engage anyone in small talk. This quiet atmosphere remained until everybody reached Bangkok. They loosened up a bit but held back to speak about the Survivor Philippines trip.

The Survivor Celebrity edition, which airs after 24 Oras, flew in everyone to Bangkok for three hours and another two hours to Phuket plus the five-hour long drive to Tinidee Hotel in Ranong which was the castaways’ temporary shelter. You could not even marvel at the scenic landscape of Phuket as the night enveloped the entire place. Survivor Philippines seemed to start ala Jerry Bruckheimer globe-trotting show.

The long travel allowed the castaways to recharge and set their mind on surviving the next 36 days. It should have been clear to them that they will not only make alliances on the island but, in Survivor parlance, to outwit, outplay, outlast and outshine each other. Each castaway is determined to bring home the P3-M cash prize, tax free.

But there was no Richard Gutierrez welcoming them on this side of Thailand where people hardly speak English. Thais who are based in Bangkok will also find time to break the language barrier.

“It was a long discussion,” said Richard about bringing up the idea of hosting the reality TV show to his family. “I accepted it right away and never had second thoughts about it. I’m happy that they agreed. I wanted to do it. I consider Survivor an important project for this year.”

Richard arrived in Ranong ahead of everyone. He stayed in the campsite where he and the production people converged for Survivor. The place is an hour and a half away from the hotel. The first few days of Richard were spent “acclimatizing” to the place. That’s where he learned everything about the island.

“I wanted to absorb anything from culture, food to people,” shares Richard.

On his second week, Richard missed his family and friends. We can also imagine the homesickness the castaways experience because they are put in a place devoid of modern amenities. They have to find food and put up a makeshift shelter to protect themselves from the heavy rain and scorching sun.

Another challenge for Richard is to detach himself from the rest of the celebrity castaways whom he knows personally and has worked with in some projects. The only time Richard can see the castaways is when they meet for the tribal council and tackle challenges. It’s all work and no play.

Pia Guanio revealed the identity of the castaways in a small program held at the hotel’s ballroom. In the middle of the interviews, locals barged in the hotel and whisked the castaways to the jeepneys (songthaew) outside. Most of them were delighted more than surprised. It was clear to them that the game has just begun.

The jeepneys brought them to the island. As they traversed the road, the castaways had to bear the smell and the presence of chickens, buckets of fish and vegetables. Richard met them in the mango forest. Their luggage, including their material possessions, was burned. The castaways trekked along the mangrove area in gowns and suits and looked for their name tags.

The game has officially begun on the island — and the first castaway to be sent home will soon be revealed.

Source:Jerry Donato, Philippine Star

Watch Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown Sept.2 episode!

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Watch Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown Sept.1 episode!

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Watch Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown Aug. 31 Episode!

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Mainit na mga eksena sa opening ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown!

2010-08-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

BONGGA ang exposure ni Princess Snell sa pagsisimula ng Survivor Philip pines: Celebrity Showdown kagabi sa GMA 7.
Sa episode mamaya ay mukhang malalasap ng mga kapwa niya castaways ang kanyang pagiging pasaway.
Sa ngiti pa lang niya ay naroon na ang pagbabanta, “Humanda kayo sa mga pasasabugin ko!”
Nagpakita ng major major na bagsik ang na sabing young starlet kaya tinawag din siyang Prin sesa ng Twitter.
Kakanta kaya si Princess ng I Will Survive?

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Si Karen de los Reyes ay nagpatikim na ng kanyang pagiging Taray Queen.
Sa pagtikwas pa lang ng kilay ni Karen ay umiinit na ang labanan, “Bakas yonista? Bawal ang turista sa isla!”
Ang papalicious na si Ian Batherson, maliksing kumilos pero hayun, naihulog ang kanyang name tag.
“Never back down, never give up!” ang motto ni Ian.
Medyo delicious din si Mico Aytona, kaso, bansutin ang dating.
Small but terrible, ganu’n?!
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Siga ang dating ni Jon Hall, at ibibigay niya ang laban na gusto ng televiewers.
Ang Strong Mama na si Elma Muros ay nahaharap sa ibang klaseng laban, pero walang urungan!
At ang sey ng seksing si Michelle Madrigal, “I’m more than a celebrity. I’m a survivor.”

Watch Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown pilot episode!

2010-08-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

Karen delos Reyes lives up to title "Taray Queen" on Survivor Philippines!

2010-08-25T22:29:00.000-07:00

Bagay na bagay kay Karen delos Reyes ang titulo na ibinigay sa kanya sa Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown—"Taray Queen." Balita kasing si Karen ang pinaka-outspoken among the celebrity castaways ng naturang reality show ng GMA-7.

Pero para kay Karen, hindi naman pagtataray ang ginawa niya sa isla kundi masyado lang daw siyang prangka. Gusto niyang manggaling sa kanya mismo ang gusto niyang iparating sa sinumang celebrity castaway na kasama nila.

"Kilala n'yo naman ako, di ba?" sabi niya sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "Hindi ako yung magsusumbong sa kahit sino at sila ang magsasalita for me. Hindi ako yun, e. Kung may ayaw ako sa mga nakikita ko, kaagad kong sinasabi. Bakit ko pa idadaan sa ibang tao, di ba?

"Sa iba kasi, kapag outspoken ka or prangka ka, akala nila mataray ka na. Lumakas lang ang boses mo, nagtataray ka na. Hindi naman gano'n. Hindi naman ako magsasalita kung wala namang kuwenta, di ba? E, di nag-aksaya lang ako ng energy ko. Gutom kaya kami sa isla?

"Ang sa akin lang, heto ako, heto ang problema natin, let's deal with it. Hindi pagtataray 'yon. Pagiging totoo lang 'yon sa sarili ko," paliwanag ni Karen during the grand launch of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown last Monday, August 23.

"TARAY QUEEN." Pero feel naman daw ni Karen ang "Taray Queen" na title niya.

"Kung yun ba ang gusto nilang itawag sa akin, di ba? Wala naman akong magagawa. Thank you sa kanila," ngiti niya.

"Yung Taray Queen title naman," patuloy ni Karen, "hindi mo dapat isipin na negative 'yan. May positive ka rin namang puwedeng ikabit sa title na 'yan. Ako, I don't mind kung yun ang tawag nila sa akin. Pinaninindigan ko na lang. Kasi kahit ano pang pagpapa-sweet ang gawin ko, hindi raw bagay sa akin. Kaya sige, tawagin na nila akong Taray Queen. At least, may queen, di ba?"

Aminado si Karen na may mga hindi siya nakasundong castaways sa isla at talagang lumabas ang pagiging matapang niya sa lahat ng mga pagsubok nila.

"Kaplastikan naman kung sabihin kong lahat naging chika ko," sabi niya. "Hindi naman ako Miss Congeniality ng isla. Meron at meron talaga akong mga hindi nakasundo, kasi nga, nandoon kami sa isla para maranasan ang hirap ng pagiging survivor. Hindi kami nandoon para magbakasyon or i-enjoy ang paligid. Hello, hindi ito excursion or company outing! Wala kami sa isang resort sa Boracay para tumanga ka at maghintay ng biyaya. Lahat kailangan kumilos para mabuhay. Kaya nga Survivor ang show, di ba?"

Sino ang mga nakabangga niya among the castaways?

"Abangan n'yo na lang kung sino-sino ang mga hindi alam ang ibig sabibin ng word na survivor!" natatawang sabi ni Karen. "For sure, ang mga televiewers, magagawang magtaray sa mga pangyayari at ang mga kumikilos nang hindi tama sa isla."

SOUL SEARCHING. Bago dumating ang Survivor Philippines ay binalak ni Karen na mangibang bansa na lang. Pagkatapos kasi ng huli niyang show sa GMA-7 na The Last Prince, lumipad daw siya sa Hong Kong para sa kanyang usual "soul searching." Gusto raw alamin ni Karen kung ano pa ang dapat niyang gawin sa kanyang buhay.

"Mag-isa lang ako talaga na bumibiyahe," sabi niya. "Para mas nakakapag-concentrate ako nang tama. May ibang mga plano na ako dapat. May plans na ako to work abroad, pero hindi pa ako sure talaga sa desisyon ko.

"Kaya salamat sa pagyo-yoga ko, nakakapag-isip ako nang tama. Talagang super nag-meditate ako at nagdasal ako kung ano ba ang magiging tamang desisyon. Kung may gagawin pa ako sa Pilipinas, sana sa pagbalik ko ay nandiyan na siya. Kung wala, doon na ako mag-decide talaga na mag-iba na ng career.

"Tamang-tama, pagbalik ko ng Pilipinas, nasa airport pa lang ako, biglang may tumawag sa akin. Kung gusto ko raw sumali sa Survivor Philippines. Ang sabi ko agad, 'yes!' Kasi sign na 'yon na may purpose pa ang pagbabalik ko to continue my career.

"Natuwa ako kasi iba ang dating ng Survivor. Napapanood ko ang U.S. versions at yung dalawang Survivor seasons natin, pinanood ko 'yon. Kaya somehow, alam ko na kakayanin ko ang challenges. Naniniwala ako na kaya ko. Sabi nga nila, 'no guts, no glory'. Kaya sakripisyo lang ito."

LESSONS LEARNED. Sa naranasan nilang mga hirap sa isla, malaki ang natutunan ni Karen sa buhay. At very thankful siya sa kung anong meron siya ngayon.

"Grabe talaga!" bulalas niya. "Nabukas ang mga mata ko sa katotohanan ng buhay. Tayo nga, ang suwerte natin kasi we have all these material things. May pera tayo, may nauutusan tayo at yung comforts meron tayo. Pero paano na yung iba na wala talaga? Yun ang naranasan namin sa isla. Kaya mo bang matulog ng eight straight nights sa ulan? Wala kang masilungan na maayos at basa ka nang matulog, basa ka pang magigising.

"Wala kaming matinong pagkain. Kung ano na lang ang nandiyan, yun ang pagtitiyagaan namin. Yung isla pa naman, walang mga punong may prutas, walang root crops at hindi ka makapangisda dahil maraming ahas at maraming jellyfish at stingrays. Nakakatakot kaya hindi talaga ito bakasyon. Patatagan na lang ng sikmura ito!"

Patuloy niya, "Kaya ako, ang laki na ng respeto ko sa mga taong araw-araw ay gumagawa ng paraan para makahanap lang ng pagkain at masilungan sa gabi. Sila ang mga tunay na survivors.

"Kami, ilang araw lang kaming gano'n at nagrereklamo na kami. What more ang ibang tao na kinagisnan na nila ang gano'ng buhay? Kaya malaki ang pagbabago sa paningin ko sa buhay ngayon."

Kaya nga panay ang pasalamat na ni Karen sa lahat ng mga natatanggap niya—maliit man ito o malaki.

"Lahat talaga thankful ako. Wala akong hindi bibigyan ng importansiya dahil bigay ito ni Lord. Hindi mo kasi mare-realize na importante ang isang bagay hanggang sa mawala ito sa iyo. Kasama na doon ang mga taong mahal mo, like your family, your friends, at ang ibang tao na hindi ko alam na mahal ka pala," pahayag ni Karen.

Source: Ruel J. Mendoza, PEP.ph

Aubrey, ‘pasimuno’ ng gulo sa isla?

2010-08-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

Ang ‘Pasimuno’ (ng gulo?) ang bansag kay Aubrey Miles na isa sa celebrity castaways ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown na host si Richard Gutierrez.

Nagtataka rin siya kung bakit pasimuno ang tawag sa kanya habang tine-tape ang programa sa isang isla sa Thailand.

“Hindi ko rin alam kung bakit ganoon ang tawag sa akin.

Kahit ako minsan, nagugulat din. Ay, ganoon pala ‘yon.

Pero minsan, natural na lumalabas at naiisip mo na may isa pa lang nagsimula. Nagugulat din ako ‘pag may nagagawa akong hindi naman sinasadya,” sambit ni Aubrey.

Pinangarap ba talaga niyang pumasok talaga sa SPCS?

“Before pa, hindi pa celebrity, tinanong ko ‘yung unang host kung pwedeng pumasok. Sabi niya, ‘pag sa celebrity edition na. So, nu’ng nagkaroon, pumasok talaga ako.

Inisip ko kasi, 36 days lang naman ito. Kung manalo, mas matagal pa kaming magsasama ng pamilya ko. ‘Pag nanalo ako, mas mapapasyal ko pa sila. Inisip ko, isang buwan lang ito at kaya ko!” paliwanag ng Hot Mama.

Payo raw sa kanya ng panganay niyang anak na huwag daw siyang maging masyadong mabait.

“Mabait pa rin naman ako doon pero may pangyaya ring hindi ka dapat laging mabait! Ha! Ha! Ha!” sambit niya.

Eh, ano naman ang reaksyon ni Troy Montero?

“Happy naman siya kasi nakabalik ako ng buo! Maayos pero maitim lang ako. Gusto rin niyang sumali, pero mahirap ‘pag dalawa kaming wala, kaya ako na lang,” sey niya.

Ano ang natutunan niya habang nasa isla siya?

“Ang hirap talaga! Kaya kung back to back na kasali ako, ayoko na. Maybe after 10 years, saka ako sasali uli. Kasi hindi ko in-expect na…Alam ko namang hindi bakasyon ‘yon! Pagpunta ko doon, pagbaba ko sa island, kung ano ang suot ko, that’s it! Grabe ang hirap. May castaways na umiiyak at isa na ako doon dahil lang sa mostly sa weather, sa pagkuha ng food, water. ‘Yung matutulog ka ng basa kasi umuulan! Tapos, araw! Hindi ka naman makapaglaba o makaligo dahil wala kayong sabon at toothbrush.

“So ngayon, kain ako nang kain. Dati diet nga ako nang diet! Panay sweets ang kinain ko pagbalik ko rito. Chocolates, cakes, chocolate bars,” kuwento ni Aubrey.

Sa SPCS lang ang kontrata ni Aubrey sa GMA at hindi pa niya alam kung mapapanood din siya sa mga GMA entertainment programs.

Siyanga pala, nawala raw ang phobia niya sa apoy dahil sa pagsali niya sa SPCS.

Source: Jun Nardo, Abante

Parokya Ni Edgar bassist Buhawi Meneses says joining Survivor was dream come true!

2010-08-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses, bassist of Pinoy bands Parokya ni Edgar and Franco, is a big fan of the reality show franchise Survivor. This was why he did not hesitate to say yes when the staff of Survivor Philippines asked him if he wants to join the current celebrity season.

In an interview with Buwi during the press launch of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown last August 23 at GMA-7, the musician told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) he actually auditioned to join the first season, which premiered two years ago.

He said he even met first season castaway Kiko Rustia in that audition. Kiko made it, but Buhawi was barred from the audition because he's a famous musician.

"The first season pa lang, kaibigan ko si Kiko Rustia. Nagkita lang kami doon, nag-audition kami. And then, yun nga, nakilala nila ako na nasa entertainment field. 'A, hindi ka puwede.' So, wala na 'kong pag-asa," the 34-year-old musician said.

Fortunately, the show's producers saved his audition and called him up for the third season.

"Hindi na 'ko nag-audition," he said. "The thing is 'Celebrity,' they told us, sabi nila, hindi na nagpa-audition. Namimili na lang sila. So, nag-count yung audition ko nung first season."

DIRTY STRATEGIES. Buwi told PEP he had watched both the two previous seasons of Survivor Philippines, and some seasons of the U.S. versions. He was even able to emulate the example of the reality show's notable tribe leaders, including Kiko himself.

"Sobrang fan ako ng Survivor. I watched every episode. Si Kiko, parehas kami ng background niyan. UP Mountaineers kaming dalawa, so we really know nature. Pero ang hirap talaga masabi kung paano ka hindi matatanggal. Do I know that na magiging leader ako? Yun siguro yung nakita nila, and ginampanan ko nang mabuti. Wala akong tinapakan. I did not lead but I took care of the castaways," he explained.

One lesson he did not carry, however, is the dirty strategies that can be used in the game, like backstabbing and turning back on alliances.

"Actually, there came a point na the biggest payo ng lahat, even from the U.S. castaways, is to fix your alliance. E, ako, akala ko, I did not believe in alliance. But, yun pala, parang nasa season one. Pero kaya...yun talaga. Kita mo naman sa TV, e, so gamitan na. Gamitan talaga," Buwi said.

But the musician said that he was able to deal with his fellow castaways well because he was used to facing a crowd from his countless gigs and concerts as a member of two bands.

"Siguro yung facing the audience, nakatulong na rin. Kasi as a musician, you face people rin. Yun yung ginagawa mo. Hindi nakatulong sa music, but facing different kinds of people," he explained.

FAMILY SUPPORT. During the competition, Buwi said he knew his family and friends continued supporting him.

"From the management, from the two bands I have, Franco and Parokya, and then my family, my parents and my Church, they told me to be myself, they believe in me. So, yun pala, ang dami ko nang baon sa loob ko, e."

This is why he would like to help them if ever he gets the P3-million prize.

"Yung first million of course, for my family, like I'm gonna finish my house. Just a life na stable. Just enough money," he said.

He would also help with the funding of his advocacy, the Philippine Breast Cancer Network, the "national network of breast cancer victims and fighters in the Philippines." Buhawi's mother, the late Rosa Francia-Meneses, was the organization's founder. She succumbed to breast cancer in 2000.

"And then, let's say two million, to return to the public. My advocacy is Philippine Breast Cancer Network, education for the environment, what needs para ma-attain ang healthy Philippines," Buhawi said.

Source: Mark Angelo Ching, PEP.ph

SexBomb Aira Bermudez joined celebrity edition of Survivor Philippines for title and P3-M cash prize!

2010-08-25T00:21:00.000-07:00

Isa ang SexBomb dancer na si Aira Bermudez sa castaways ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown, ang reality show ng GMA-7 na magsisimula nang mapanood sa August 30.

Mabuti at pinayagan siya ng manager nilang si Joy Cancio na sumali sa Survivor Philippines?

"Well, si Ate Joy kasi yung nag-open sa akin about this. Tapos ako naman kasi, game na game naman talaga ako sa lahat, e. So without hesitation, sinabi ko talaga yes. Umoo agad ako kahit hindi ko pa alam ang mga mangyayari. Nung sinabi ni Ate Joy na Survivor, go na ako!" natatawang sabi ni Aira.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. Ano ang hindi makakalimutang experience ni Aira habang nasa Ranong Island sila sa Thailand?

"Yung experience ko with the celebrities, like siyempre naging close kami sa isa't isa. So, yung bond namin together, mas lalong naging tight. Tsaka yung ginagawa namin every day, like yung kinakain namin doon, same-same lang na puro rice. Tapos yung unpredictable condition na na-experience namin, like yung weather nga, bagyo nang bagyo. Natutulog kami, pero magkakatabi kami para lang may body heat, yung ganun," kuwento ni Aira sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa presscon ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown noong Lunes, August 23.

Dahil 36 days silang nasa isla, medyo matagal ding hindi napanood si Aira sa Danz Showdown, ang dance show ng SexBomb sa GMA-7. Ano ang pinakamahirap na ginawa ni Aira sa isla ng Ranong?

"Well, iyon yung aabangan nila," sagot ng dancer. "Yung mga games na ginawa namin na sobrang extreme, yung pamumuhay namin doon, kung paano namin nakayanan na sumabak sa lahat ng challenges.

"Pero yung hindi ko makakalimutan doon, yung makipag-away sa mga lamok!" tawa niya. "Oo, dahil sobrang daming lamok, niknik, langaw, mga insekto. Yung niknik, hindi mo siya makikita, para siyang alikabok lang. Pero pag nangagat siya, sobrang kati na kumakalat."

Ano ang una niyang ginawa pagbalik niya sa Maynila.

"Kumain ng gustung-gutso kong kainin—hot pot sa David's, yung shabu-shabu style nila! Sobrang nagke-crave ako doon. Noong nasa isla kasi kami, nag-uusap kami lagi, almost every day, every night, every single minute na about food, dessert... So, lahat talaga gusto naming kainin."

FOR THE MONEY. Gusto ba niyang manalo?

"Siyempre naman!" bulalas ni Aira. "Lahat naman kami gusto naming manalo for three million pesos."

Ang isa mga castaway na si Akihiro Sato ay sinabing ang habol niya sa pagsali sa reality show ay ang enjoyment at kakaibang experiences. Ano ang masasabi ni Aira rito?

"Andun na tayo. Kaya nga tayo sumali ng Survivor, just to win the title and the three million pesos. So, siyempre, ako, gusto kong manalo," sabi niya.

Ano ang gagawin niya sa cash prize kung saka-sakali?

"Business, and for my mom. Kasi mom ko, talagang yung condition niya...well, hindi talaga maganda. May heart problem kasi mama ko. Hindi pa naman dumarating sa punto na ooperahan siya. Muntikan nang dumating sa ganung level. Pero naagapan naman so maintenance na lang. Kasi tsaka gusto kong gumawa ng family business. Kung sakaling papalaring manalo, why not?"

Paano kapag hindi siya nanalo?

"Okay lang, okay lang sa akin," sagot ni Aira. "Tuloy ang SexBomb tsaka siyempre mag-iipon ako para pa rin dun sa mga plans ko. Hindi lang naman ganito na if ever hindi ako manalo dito, hindi naman doon nagtatapos yung plans ko for my family."

Source: Rommel Gonzales, PEP.ph

Michelle Madrigal, lumiit ang boobs sa isla!

2010-08-24T23:55:00.000-07:00

MAGDYOWA man sina Michelle Madrigal at Jon Hall, never na nag-usap ang dalawa na papasok sila sa celebrity edition ng Survivor Philippines na mapapanood na sa Lunes.

“I joined first. I auditioned for it! Survivor na lang ang pag-usapan natin! Ha! Ha! Ha!” iwas ni Michelle.

Bakit, break na ba sila ni Jon?

“Hindi! Ha! Ha! Ha! Of course, may bonding kami doon. Nag-away kami? Sino ang nagsabi? Panoorin na lang ninyo dahil baka pag nagsa lita ako, mademanda ako! Ha! Ha! Ha!” bitin niyang pahayag.
Sa pagiging castaway, nabawasan ng 15 pounds si Michelle dala ng kawalan ng totoong pagkain. Kaya pala nabawasan ang boobs niya!

“Yes! Ha! Ha! Ha!” bulalas ni Michelle.

Bukod sa kawalan ng normal na pagkain, wala ring maayos na higaan, liguan at sipilyuhan kay Michelle.

At kung ano ang suot niya nu’ng simula ng series, ‘yun na rin ang suot niya hanggang sa matapos.

“Sobrang mahirap dahil malalaki ang lamok! Pati langaw na green, nangangagat! Pero hindi ako nagsisisi na su mali ako. Pag may uulit pa, uulit ako! Ha! Ha! Ha!” kuwento ni Michelle.

Source: Jun Nardo, Abante

Richard, shocked sa ‘pasabog’ sa isla!

2010-08-24T23:52:00.000-07:00

MAHABANG diskusyon ang naganap sa pagitan ng mag-inang Richard Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama bago pinayagan ang actor na maging host ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown.

“Hindi ako nagdalawang-isip nang i-offer sa akin ‘yon.

Siyempre, naging problema ang side ng pamilya ko.

Eh, ‘pag ganitong malaking project, nagdi-dinner kami, diskusyon at kung makakatulong sa career.

Mahabang diskus yon ‘yon with my fa mily at natutuwa ako dahil nag-agree sila sa decision ko. For me, this is the best project for me this year at nag-agree naman ang lahat especially my Mom,” paliwanag ni Chard sa press launch ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown.

Ano naman ang lesson na kanyang natutunan sa loob ng mahigit isang buwan niyang pananatili sa isang isla sa Thailand.

“Ahh, maraming life changing lessons. ‘Pag nandoon ka kasi sa isla, mari-realize mong how blessed you are with

everything that you have, the people you’re with. Parang na-feel kong lahat ang blessing sa akin na kahit mahirap ang ginagawa ko, I consi der everything as a blessing. Saka perseverance is a key to success. Parang you have to really dedicate yourself to your goal,” pahayag pa ng actor.

Marami ba siyang natuklasang ugali sa mga nakasamang castaways na celebrity? “Marami. Lumabas ‘yung tunay nilang ugali, pagkatao. May isang castaway na ganoon pala kabi gat ang pinagdaanan niya. Maraming pasabog dito na pati ako na-shock,” sagot niya.

Marami raw nahubaran habang ginagawa ang challenges?

“Ha! Ha! Ha! Marami. Kasi ‘yung mga challenges namin, medyo extreme at naka-bathing suit lang sila or board shorts. Marami sa kanila ang nahuhubaran pero tinatakpan din namin agad. Ha! Ha! Ha!” tugon ni Chard.

Teka, spoiled ba siya sa taping nila sa Thailand?

“Hindi! Ang advantage ko lang as host, may natutulugan ako at kumakain ako. Kasi sila, they have to hunt for their own food. They have to build their own shelter! Pero kapag nasa challenge kami at buma bagyo, pareho kaming lahat ng nararanasan. ‘Pag na-stranded sila sa isang part ng island at nandoon din ako, stranded din ako. Kasama rin ako sa gitna ng dagat kapag tumitigil ang bangka kapag ma lakas ang alon.”

Eh, kung halimbawang may season 4 ang Survivor Philippines, pa yag ba siyang maging host uli, or if not, kaya ba niyang maging castaway?

“Yes, pag naulit, gusto ko pa. Actually, gusto kong maging castaway nu’ng una. Pero nang sabihin sa akin ng production staff, kung gusto kong ma ging castaway, dapat sa ibang bansa ang edition,” deklara ni Ri chard.

Ayon naman sa mga castaways, very authoritative si Richard bilang host.

Source: Jun Nardo, Abante

Survivor celebrity castaway Princess Snell explains why she's called "Ang Pasaway"!

2010-08-24T23:18:00.000-07:00

During the launch of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown last night, August 23, StarStruck V Avenger and young actress Princess Snell was tagged as the reality show's resident "pasaway." PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) talked to Princess during the presscon to ask her how she got the tag.

Princess, 18, said it has something to do with her personality.

"The thing is, ako yung tao na hindi showbiz," she explained. "Pag may gusto akong sabihin, sasabihin ko kaagad. Ayoko kasi ng plastic. When I say na parang naiinis ako sa 'yo, naiinis talaga ako sa 'yo. The thing is that in showbiz, parang mapapaaway yung iba, I'm not like that. Pag alam ko na ako yung may kasalanan, sorry. Pag alam ko na ikaw yung may kasalanan, ikaw yung may kasalanan."

Princess said she just wants to stay true to herself.

"Well, kasi for me, if you don't like me, I'm not gonna talk to you anymore kasi you don't like me. Na-gets mo 'ko? Hindi ko kailangang ipilit yung sarili ko na magustuhan mo ko. Iba pa rin yung normal na tao. Kasi nga, pag artista sila, ayaw nila akong kausapin, hindi rin kita kakausapin. Magmatigasan tayo," she said.

But Princess said she has not figured in another fight after StarStruck V, where she said she had a fight with another contestant.

"Mabait naman ako. Wala naman."

She's also not a troublemaker, she added.

"Hindi nga, e. Para nga akong multo sa lahat. May sarili akong mundo. Parang sige, gawin n'yo 'yan, mag-away kayo. Multo lang ako. I'm the most, ako yung pinakawalang pakialam sa mundo."

JOINING SURVIVOR. Princess said she did joined Survivor Philippines without second thought. "Sa akin kasi, when I was offered, after that, 'Yes!' Hindi na ako nag-isip."

She admitted, however, that she missed some of her projects in GMA-7, like Bubble Gang, where she is a regular guest star.

"Actually, nanghinayang din ako sa mga nawala sa akin. Nanghinayang din ako sa Bubble Gang ko, na parang nawala. I am gonna be there after this, pero parang sa akin, natengga ako," she said.

But being a Survivor castaway is a priceless experience for her.

"Pero sa akin, kahit ano pang sabihin ng ibang tao, iba pa rin ang experience ng Survivor. Iba 'to... Hindi talaga 'to showbiz, siyempre may camera, artista kayo, pero ito yung totoong tao," she said.

Princess just hopes for more projects after Survivor.

"For me, ang gusto kong marating, is magkaroon ako ng magandang project na maibigay sa akin. I'm not saying na this [Survivor] is not a project for me, pero ang sinasabi ko lang, I'm just here waiting. Gusto ko lang talaga magkatrabaho, na hindi ko naman kailangan maging sikat. Gusto ko lang na may mine-maintain man lang ako na trabaho," she said.

Source: Mark Angelo Ching, PEP.ph

Survivor celebrity castaway Ian Batherson says reality show helped him treat showbiz seriously!

2010-08-24T23:16:00.000-07:00

Ian Batherson did not hesitate when he was asked to join Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. StarStruck V had just finished then and he was happy to do another primetime project in GMA-7.

"This was right when natapos pa lang yung StarStruck. Tapos nagtanong sa akin kung gusto kong mag-join. Hindi ako nag-hesitate. I joned right away. Yeah, I'm gonna do it," Ian told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last night, August 23, at the press launch of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown at GMA-7's Studio 5.

As a newcomer in showbiz, 21-year-old Ian thinks Survivor will help his budding showbiz career.

"Para sa akin this is a career-launcher," he said in broken Tagalog. "Career-booster. Especially for me, kasi bago pa lang ako. I really need the exposure, pero I just came from a hit show, yung StarStruck. So, para sa akin, it's like a double blow to the crowd. So, para sa akin, it's only gonna help me. It's not gonna hurt me, it's gonna help me. And it's primetime!"

Ian, who admitted being a fan of the U.S. reality show franchise, also thought Survivor will help him decide if showbiz is really for him. The German-Filipino young actor said he actually planned to just go back to the U.S. after StarStruck V.

"Pero after this awesome opportunity and blessing, para sa akin, I need to stay. I think I'm really meant to do showbiz. Nag-e-enjoy din ako dito sa Pilipinas, so yun ang gusto ko," he said.

Ian added, "Alam ko talaga kung hindi ko tanggapin yung offer 'to, parang magsisi ako. And ganun, like parang nahihirapan pag-decide, pero I think I made the best decision."

Ian is eager to learn acting and even dreams of becoming a "matinee idol."

"Gusto ko talaga mag-act. Alam ko talaga hindi ako perfect for acting. Pero alam ko talaga kung ayusin ko talaga yung Tagalog ko, at saka I try really hard and I focus, parang kaya ko. I wanna be a matinee idol," he said.

Because he was raised abroad, one of his obvious obstacles to this goal is his Tagalog, Ian said .

"May accent pa so inaayos ko pa ng kaunti," he said. "Nagkaklase din ako sa Tagalog. It takes time naman. Kailangan mong maging pasyente [patient] dito sa Pilipinas. So, para sa akin okay naman yung Tagalog ko for one year, di ba? Pero yung accent ko, parang ayos lang."

Survivor celebrity castaway Pretty Trizsa develops a crush on nice-guy Akihiro Sato!

2010-08-24T23:14:00.000-07:00

Ronaldo Celso ang totoong pangalan ng gay stand-up comedian na si Pretty Trizsa, isa sa castaways ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. Pormal silang ipinakilala sa entertainment press kagabi, August 22, sa Studio 5 ng GMA Network Center.

Regular na napapanood si Pretty Trizsa sa comedy bars na Punchline at Laffline sa Quezon City. Nagsimula siya bilang isang sing-along master noong 1995 sa Campus Diner along Taft Avenue sa tapat ng De La Salle University.

Ayon sa 34-year-old na si Pretty Trizsa, "Nag-aral pa naman ako ng Medical Technology sa Centro Escolar University tapos nag-take up din ako ng Psychology at Mass Communication sa Trinity College. Ang bagsak ko pala ay sa comedy bar!

"Kasi naman, yun ang hilig kong gawin—mag-entertain at showgirl talaga ako. Wala naman akong pinagsisisihan kasi malaki rin ang naging tulong sa akin ng trabaho kong 'yon. Naging supportive naman ang family ko sa naging trabaho ko."

Mas na-identify noon si Pretty Trizsa sa ABS-CBN dahil sa mga nagawa niyang TV shows at ilang pelikula sa ilalim ng Star Cinema. Kabilang sa naging shows niya sa Dos ay Wowowee, Varga at Rosalka. Nagkaroon din siya ng show sa TV5 noon na Sing-Galing.

Sa movies ay nakalabas siya sa mga pelikulang Videoke King with Robin Padilla and Pops Fernandez; at Happy Hearts nina Shaina Magdayao at Rayver Cruz.

"Nasa afternoon show pa ako na Rosalka bago ako sumali sa Survivor Philippines," kuwento ni Pretty Trizsa. "Pero papaalis na rin ako no'n kasi may show ako for TFC abroad. Pagbalik ko from abroad, doon na nila ako inimbitahan to join.

"Gusto ko ring subukan itong Survivor Philippines. Sayang din ang exposure, di ba? 'Tsaka yung experience na naranasan ko ay kakaiba. Hindi siya matatapatan talaga. Nakakaloka lang, pero enjoy kaming lahat kahit na nagutom kami at natulog sa ulan ng ilang gabi!" natatawa niyang sabi.

CRUSH ON AKIHIRO. Inamin ni Pretty Trizsa na naging crush niya si Akihiro Sato noong nasa isla sila dahil sa sobrang kabaitan nito.

"Totoo 'yan," sambit niya. "Ang bait-bait niyang tao at napaka-sweet. Bagay sa kanya ang title na 'Mr. Nice Guy.' May gagawin kaming challenge tapos nagsuot ako ng life vest. Sinabi niya sa akin na huwag na raw ako mag-life vest kasi he will save me naman. O, di ba, ang sweet niya? To think na doon lang kami sa isla nagkakilala, pero nagpakita na siya ng kabaitan niya.

"Kaya kung hindi ako kasali sa Survivor Philippines, siya ang pipiliin kong manalo sa mga castaways dahil nasa personality niya ang pagiging tunay na survivor," sabi niya.

ON VICE GANDA. Kung tutuusin ay mas nauna pang pumasok sa showbiz si Pretty Trizsa kesa kay Vice Ganda. Pero mas namayagpag ngayon si Vice Ganda na kaibigan naman niya.

"Friends kami ni Vice Ganda kasi pareho kaming galing sa Punchline at Laffline. Grupo namin 'yon talaga. Masaya ako for Vice Ganda kasi talagang masipag siya at deserve niya ang mga blessings na dumarating sa kanya.

"In fairness, hindi siya nagbabago. Hindi totoong lumaki na ang ulo niya. Kung sino si Vice noon, gano'n pa rin siya. Mas sikat nga lang siya ngayon at natutuwa kami para sa success niya. Ang success kasi ng isang bading ay success ng iba pang bading," saad niya.

Source: Ruel J. Mendoza, PEP,ph

Survivor celebrity castaway Jon Hall hopes for a showbiz comeback!

2010-08-24T22:57:00.000-07:00

Former sexy actor Jon Hall is making a comeback in Philippine showbiz via Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown. After years of staying out of the limelight, Jon told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that he's now ready to jump right back in.

The 31-year-old British-Filipino model said that, unlike in the past, he wants to keep his clothes on.

"I had my chance to be in showbiz before, but I wasn't happy with the shows I was doing. I wanted something with more of a story," Jon said during the launch of Survivor last night, August 23, at GMA-7.

He took no pleasure in the sexy roles his former management, which he did not want to name, gave him.

"Just mostly take your shirt off and that's it," he said. "I wasn't happy with that, and because of bad management, I left. But I never got the place in showbiz that I wanted... I didn't wanna be portrayed as, parang, for women, they call them bimbos. I don't wanna be like, the male bimbo of showbiz."

What he's looking for, Jon said, are roles that have a good story.

"I don't mind the taking my shirt off, but as long as there's a good story behind it," he said. "Or if the shows I was doing had meaning, instead of you know, just take your shirt off and that's it. There's no story. Parang, makes me look stupid. I think. I'd rather not do that anymore."

Jon has appeared in several sexy films, including Xerex (2003) and Sinful Nights (2004), as well as a bit role in the action-comedy Wapakman (2009).

Jon added, "I'm not trying to change the image, but the roles that I take, if I have to take my shirt off, I have no problem with that. But I want them to be, may substance ang story."

This is the reason why he joined Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown.

"Hopefully this will open up doors for me, and the opportunity again," he said.

But what roles does he want to do after the reality show ends?

"I want to do action," he replied. "Actually, my idols in action are the kung fu, Jet Li, but I can't do that stuff, so..."

BIG BULLY. In Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown, Jon Hall is tagged as the "Siga ng Isla." Jon claims though that he's really a nice guy.

" You'll see that you can't always judge a person by what he looks like, how he acts. People will see that I'm not the bully that they think I am, I'm not that guy," he said.

But why was he called the island's bully?

"By my looks. I look like a bully," he said.

To prove that he's not really a bad guy, Jon shared several lessons he learned from living in a remote island.

"Don't trust anybody. Don't take things for granted. Whether it be personal items, clothing, housing, especially food. I mean, I knew this before but I have more respect for it now, because being on the island, walang pagkain, sobrang gutom, you really understand na you can really wait when you have it," he said.

Source: Mark Angelo Ching, PEP.ph

Survivor castaway Doc Ferdz Recio says being a vet and host of Born To Be Wild make him a "prime target"!

2010-08-24T01:49:00.000-07:00

Kilala bilang host ng GMA-7 News & Public Affairs show na Born To Be Wild ang veterinarian na si Doc Ferdz Recio. Pero ngayon, mas makikilala siya ng publiko bilang "The Boss" sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown.

Si Doc Ferdz ang isa sa celebrity castaways ng third season ng reality show na ito na magsisimulang mapanood sa August 30.

SURVIVOR FAN. Bakit siya sumali sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown?

"I wanted to join because I'm a fan of Survivor," sagot ng veterinarian-TV host. "Ever since, yung Survivor sa ibang bansa and Survivor dito sa Pilipinas. Nung pinag-iisipan nila at binubuo pa nila, I was already part of Born To Be Wild, I said kung puwede akong sumali. Sasali ako, yung Season 1 pa lang. Then yung Season 2, okay.

"And then, Season 3, tinawagan nila ako. I was on my vacation during that time they called me up and asked me if I'm interested in joining Survivor Philippines Celebrity edition. I thought it was a prank call because I know that they know I want to really badly wanna join. So, sabi ko, 'Who's this?' Tinanong ko kung sino yung tumawag. And when I was already sure na talagang taga-GMA, I immediately said yes 'coz I really want to join.

"More than the three million [cash prize]," patuloy niya, "I wanted to play and be part of it because, you know, this is what I do. And you watch Survivor, you are always amazed with the games and the things that they do there. So I love the challenges, I love the games, that's why I wanted to join."

Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Doc Ferdz sa ginanap na presscon ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown sa Studio 5 ng GMA Network Center kagabi, August 23.

GAINING WEIGHT. Nagpataba raw si Doc Ferdz bago tumungo sa isang isla sa Andaman Sea sa Thailand, kung saan ginanap ang third season ng reality show ng GMA-7.

"I tried to bulk up, pataba talaga. I'm already bulky as it is. I lost a lot. Nagpabigat ako kasi nagbabangko kami ng stories [for Born to Be Wild], e. So, nagpabigat ako, nagpalaki ako before Survivor. And, yeah, you know in a flash, you will lose it all, madaling mawala. Easily, [I lost] mga 15 pounds. Hindi mo naman mame-measure, e. Wala naman kaming way of knowing kung ilan na ang nawala sa amin."

Ige-gain ba niya ulit ang timbang na nawala sa kanya during Survivor?

"No, I don't think so because it's heavy," sagot ni Doc Ferdz. "Also, in my line of work now kasi, kailangan you're always in the mountain, you're swimming, you're diving, and you're always chasing wild animals. So, kailangan medyo magaan ka rin and medyo athletic."

Dahil hirap o kapos sila sa pagkain sa isla during the reality show, naitanong ng PEP kay Doc Ferdz kung ano ang una niyang kinain pagbalik nila sa Maynila.

"Hamburger! Wendy's Baconator because it's two patties, and the cheese is excellent!" bulalas niya.

ADVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGE. May mga nagsasabing dahil isa siyang beterinaryo at host ng Born to Be Wild ay sanay siya sa mga hayop at kagubatan, kay may advantage siya sa iba niyang kalabang celebrity castaways. Ano ang reaksiyon ni Doc Ferdz dito?

"They always say that. My advantage is also a disadvantage for me as well in the sense that I'm already a prime target of everyone!" natatawang saad ni Doc Ferdz.

Sa Survivor kasi, kalimitan, kung sino ang mahusay at malakas, gagawan ng paraan ng kanyang mga kalaban na matanggal.

"So, advantage for me because I'm exposed to these environment; the mosquitoes, the harsh conditions, sanay ako doon. Maganda for me 'coz I can survive. But for them [other castaways], target ka, target ka."

May nadiskubre pa ba siya while on the island?

"Personally sa sarili ko, yes," sagot ni Doc Ferdz. "Kaya ko palang mabuhay nang nagugutom. Matakaw ako, e, malakas akong kumain. Sa shoot [ng Born To Be Wild] kasi, kapag medyo nagugutom na, tigil muna, kain muna. Because you need the strength and the energy. So, 'yon, kaya ko pala magtagal ng gutom.

"And also, I realized, at the end of the day, what you only need is shelter, food and water, and clothing. Yun lang yung pinaka-basic. Kasi ang dami nating problema when we're in the city—yung trabaho mo, the luxuries and all that. And you realize na when you're in the island, you don't really need them to survive. What you need is [food, shelter and clothing] and samahan ko na siyempre ng kasama. Yung mga kasama mo to really survive kasi mabubuwang ka naman dun.

"So, I think, that thought, enough na for me to look back after all these is over and the sun has settled already and the dust has settled already, maiisip mo, 'Oh, I was there, I was able to experience all those challenges and we were able to survive.' So, that's just it."

Thirty-six days sila sa isla.

"Yeah, and I had fun!" bulalas niya. "Hindi ako nagsisisi na sumali ako, although napakahirap naman talaga. At, I made friends and you went through the same experience altogether. Yun 'yon, e. Na may pinagdaanan kayong experience na lahat kayo, kayo lang magkakaintindihan, that's something. And that you will remember forever. So, yeah, I'm glad I was able to join."

IF HE WINS... Umaasa ba siyang manalo?

"Everyone expects to win," sagot ni Doc Ferdz. "I joined because I want to win. I joined because I wanted to experience all these and to win it. Otherwise, kung magpapa-cute lang ako and if it's for the challenges, I can do it in my show.

Dagdag niya, "And this is a different game, it's a different environment. So, ibang play ang dapat at kailangan, mas iba. So, yeah, if you'll ask me if I wanna win, definitely!"

Ano ang gagawin ni Doc Ferdz sa prize money na tatlong milyong piso kung siya ang magwawagi?

"I promised my mom na I would give her this gift and...I want to give her a new house," sagot ng celebrity veterinarian.

Malamang daw ay sa hometown nila sa Canlubang, Laguna niya ibili ng bahay ang ina niyang biyuda na.

"She's kinda old already, so I want to buy her her own house, yung kanya, in Canlubang or anywhere she wants. You know, where she can entertain yung mga bibisita sa kanya."

Ang buong prize money niya ay ibibili niya ng bahay?

"Hindi naman, siyempre I wanna enjoy it. But meron na naman tayong konting naipon, pandagdag," sabi niya.

Para sa kanyang sarili, ano naman ang plano niya?

"Travel, vacation...'coz I love travelling. Perfect nga yung show ko sa akin 'coz I've been to probably the most beautiful places in the Philippines, na I will never be able to afford to go to, magbabayad ka lang, yung oras mo, yung trabaho mo at the same time. Every week I go out and travel and experience all these things. So that alone, I was already blessed. But then, madami pang... Ito lang yung iniikutan ko, e, Pilipinas lang, e."

Although nakapunta na rin daw siya sa ibang lugar tulad ng Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, at South Africa, marami pa raw siyang gustong mapuntahan.

"I like travelling and visiting other countries," sambit ni Doc Ferdz.

Source: Rommel Gonzales, PEP.ph

Survivor celebrity castaway Akihiro Sato admits breaking down during the competition!

2010-08-23T23:51:00.000-07:00

Muntik nang sumuko ang Brazilian-Japanese model na si Akihiro Sato sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown.

Ito ay dahil sa impeksyon na sanhi ng mga kagat ng lamok sa buong katawan niya habang nasa isla ng Ranong sa gitna ng Andaman Sea sa Thailand. Sa nasabing isla ginawa ng third season ng reality show ng GMA-7 na hinu-host na ngayon ni Richard Gutierrez.

"I can say in the beginning of the game, I want to quit because I got a lot of infection and mosquito bites. I was really feeling bad. So the doctors asked me if I want to continue," banggit ni Akihiro sa panayam sa kanya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa presscon ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown kagabi, August 23, sa Studio 5 ng GMA Network Center.

Pero nanaig ang kagustuhan ni Akihiro na manatili sa labanan.

"Siyempre!" bulalas ng tinaguriang "Mr. Nice Guy" sa kumpetisyon. "So even after I had all the infection already, I said, 'Let's continue!' Ayoko mag-give up."

WHY HE JOINED. Bakit siya sumali sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown?

"To show the people that besides showbiz, besides modeling, I can do something for real. Like I want to show my personality to the people. And it's a dream for me that came true," sagot ni Akihiro.

Hindi raw siyang umaasa na manalo.

"No! I really don't. Kasi what's in my mind, gusto ko just enjoy and see the experience. Hindi ano, para pasok sa finals, not to win."

Tapos na ang kumpetisyon, pero wala pang nanalo dahil live itong ia-announce sa katapusan ng pagpapalabas ng reality show na magsisimulang mapanood sa August 30, Lunes.

What if manalo siya?

"Well, for me, it's a big chance, a great opportunity for me to change my life," sagot ni Akihiro.

At kung papalarin, may iniisip na si Akihiro na paggagamitan niya ng three-million cash prize.

"Gusto ko to bring my whole family to the Philippines, to stay here for good. That's my plan, and this is important for me," sabi niya.

Paano naman kung hindi siya nanalo?

"Oh, I will continue with my life, move on, keep on working hard and one day I will realize all my dreams to come true."

Source: Rommel Gonzales, PEP.ph

NEW LOOK. Ibang look ang taglay ngayon ni Akihiro na balbas-sarado na. Aniya, hindi raw muna siya mag-aahit.

"They asked me to keep it for the promo, and I agreed with them also, and I want to change my style for a while."

Hindi na rin daw niya ibabalik ang nawala niyang timbang na mahigit 10 pounds.

"No, actually lahat sila, sabi nila, keep it. Much better for me," nakangiti niyang sabi.

Ano ang hindi niya makakalimutan habang nasa isla?

"There's a lot, but I think when we talked about my family, and it was really a good moment, very important moment, kasi I was really emotional. Of all the survivors I got really down," sabi ng model-actor.

Nag-breakdown nga raw si Akihiro sa ilang pagkakataon doon sa isla.

"Because I was sad, kasi I miss a lot...because siyempre I miss my family and then there is a lot of emotions there because we don't have food, we have like the worst in weather. So you got a lot of emotions there," paliwanag niya.

THE COMPETITORS. Sa mga kalaban niyang celebrity castaways, sino ang gusto niyang manalo?

"Si Nanay Elma [Muros, track and field champion] kasi sobrang mahirap ang buhay niya. So, gusto ko siya kasi she represents the Philippines around the world, and she works hard and sobrang mabait siya," sagot ni Akihiro.

Bukod kina Akihiro at Elma ("Strong Mama"), ang iba pang castaways ng Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown ay sina: Ahron Villena ("Ang Bolero"), SexBomb Aira Bermudez ("Dancing Warrior"), Aubrey Miles ("Ang Pasimuno"), Parokya Ni Edgar bassist Buhawi Meneses ("Tribe Leader"), basketball player Ervic Vijandre ("Power Player"), StarStruck Avengers Ian Batherson ("Pilyong Amboy") and Princess Snell ("Pasaway"), models Solenn Heussaff ("Ang Diwata Ng Isla") at Jon Hall ("Siga ng Isla"), stand-up comedian Pretty Trizsa ("Cheerleader"), Karen delos Reyes ("Taray Queen"), Michelle Madrigal ("The Outcast"), Mico Aytona ("Bibong Bunso"), Moi Bien ("Yayang Palaban"), Bubble Gang's Myka Flores ("Bidang Extra"), at Doc Ferdz Recio ("The Boss").

Richard Gutierrez focuses to be impartial on ‘Survivor Philippines’!

2010-08-23T23:46:00.000-07:00

Although some of the 18 castaways of “Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition” are his friends, host Richard Gutierrez distanced himself from them during the show’s run in order to be impartial.

“I had to detach myself from them and to be heartless somewhat,” he said during the press conference for the show last Aug. 23. “It’s my first time to host a reality show this big… so I needed to have a mindset, focus.”

Part of his preparation was to shun information about the 18 castaways. Richard said that he only learned of their identity once they were all on the island in Thailand where they taped the challenges for 42 days. Even then, he didn’t get to talk to the contestants extensively outside work because they were lodged 10-minutes away by boat.

The 18 castaways and their respective monikers are Brapanese model Akihiro Sato, “Mr Nice Guy;” actor Ahron Villena, “Ang Bolero;” feisty Sexbomb dancer Aira Bermudez, “Dancing Warrior;” sexy actress Aubrey Miles, “Ang Pasimuno;” Parokya ni Edgar bassist Buhawi Meneses, “Tribe Leader;” track and field champ Elma Muros, “Strong Mama;” basketball player Ervic Vijandre, “Power Player;” and “Born to be Wild”’s resident vet Doc Ferdz Recio, “The Boss.”

Joining them are “StarStruck” Avenger Ian Batherson, “Pilyong Amboy;” model Jon Hall, “Ang Siga ng Isla;” actress Karen delos Reyes, “Taray Queen;” actress Michelle Madrigal, “The Outcast;” actor and host Mico Aytona, “Bibong Bunso;” real-life personal assistant Moi Bien, “Yayang Palaban;” Bubble Gang’s Myka Flores, “Bidang Extra;” “StarStruck” Aveneger Princess Snell, “Pasaway;” model and socialite Solenn Heussaff, “Ang Diwata ng Isla;” and stand-up comedian Pretty Trizsa, “Cheerleader.”

Richard said that more difficult than the physical challenges (such as sleeping in drenched clothes on empty stomach, living with bugs and snakes, etc) were the emotional and mental hardships.

“Syempre nung una, excited ka pa to learn about the island, the culture, the people. But after awhile, you begin missing your work, your family, your place back home. For me, the thing I missed most about the Philippines is the food,” he said.

Asked if he had to study the hosting style of Paolo Bediones, who hosted previous “Survivor” seasons, Richard said the more accurate term is “research.”

“I watched season one more than season 2 but for the job, I had to watch both. I respect Paolo, he did an awesome job, but I wanted to have my own style. ‘Yung hosting ko dito, walang kopya.”

He disclosed that he readily accepted the stint when it was offered to him and only discussed it over dinner with his family a few days later.

"Happily, they all agreed that it’s my biggest project this year," he said.

What’s the ultimate lesson he learned from doing “Survivor?”

“That fulfilling your dreams don’t come easy. I have done a lot of tough shows in the past but this is my toughest show so far.”

“Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown” airs starting Aug. 30 on GMA-7’s Telebabad, and Aug 31 on GMA Pinoy TV (Asia-Pacific and Middle East).

Source: Jojo P. Panaligan, Manila Bulletin

Karen Delos Reyes, pasimuno ng gulo sa Survivor Philippines?

2010-08-23T22:44:00.000-07:00

ULTIMATE trip ang turing ni Karen delos Reyes sa pagsali niya sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. Sabi nga niya, hindi raw siya nag-prepare, at ipinaubaya na raw niya kay Batman ang lahat.

“Just wanna have fun and make friends,” sabi ni Karen.

Prangkahan ding sinabi ni Karen, na kahit puro guwapo ang mga kasama niya sa Survivor, hindi raw siya puwedeng ma-in love agad-agad.

“Hindi naman ako ‘yung tipong nai-in love agad sa lalaki dahil cute siya. Sa akin, kung sino ang matinong kausap, puwede ‘yon,” sey niya.

Sa obserbasyon namin kay Karen nu’ng nakasama namin siya sa Thailand, tila hindi talaga siya pahuhuli ng buhay. Lutang na lutang ang pagiging palaban at mataray niya. Pero, kapansin-pansin din naman ang effort niya na makisama sa mga kaharap niya. Kung titingnan mo nga, siya ‘yung tipo na mahilig gumawa ng eksena para magkaroon ng tawanan sa paligid.

Imagine, sa isang restoran na pinuntahan namin noon bago sila nagpunta sa isla, walang patumangga na ini-announce talaga niya na gusto niyang umebak, at pagbalik niya mula sa banyo, isang malakas na ‘success’ ang isinigaw niya, na ang ibig sabihin ay naging matagumpay ang kanyang pag-ebak.

Pero, ano ang masasabi niya na ganu’n ang tingin sa kanya, na isa siyang palaaway?

“Basta ako, eversince, hindi ako ang nag-i-start ng gulo! Kumbaga, ako ang inaaway nila at lumalaban lang ako. Pero, hindi ako nagpapatalo!”

Si Karen nga ang sabi-sabing pinakamaraming nakaaway sa isla?

“Hindi ako negative na tao. ‘Yung facade ko, kontrabida. Palaban ako, pero hindi ako kontrabidang tao!” say lang ni Karen.

Source: Dondon Sermino, Abante

Ervic Vijandre, mahilig makipaglandian!

2010-08-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

KUNG may Dingdong Dantes na si Marian Rivera, wala pa raw girlfriend ang ex-boyfriend nitong si Ervic Vijandre. Kumbaga, hindi pa pinapalitan ni Ervic sa puso niya si Marian.

Kuwento ni Ervic, nu’ng huli namin siyang makatsikahan sa Thailand para sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown, single na single pa rin daw siya.

“Oo naman! Single na single pa ako,” sabi pa ni Ervic.

Tinukso nga namin si Ervic kay Solenn Heussaff na castaway din sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. Single nga rin daw ang dala ga, na bukod sa seksi ay sobrang ganda pa. Sabi nga, bagay ang dalawa, na parehong matangkad, at mukhang mga mestiso at mestisa.

“Hindi ko pa siya mas yadong kilala,” sagot niya.
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Pero, puwede ba siyang ma-in love kay Solenn?

“Hindi ko alam? Hindi ko pa siya masyadong nakakausap.

“Sabi ko nga, duma ting ako sa Survivor na wala akong masyadong kilala. At saka, matanda na ako, na hindi porke maganda ang isang babae, gusto ko na agad. More on personality na ako,” sambit ni Ervic.

Pero, base sa obserbasyon namin kay Ervic nu’ng makasama namin siya sa biyahe patungong Thailand, bagama’t tatahi-tahimik lang ito, at madalas ay pangiti-ngiti lang, tila mahilig itong makipaglandian sa mga babae. Sa airport pa lang dito sa Manila nu’ng patungo kami sa Thailand, ilang babae na staff sa airport ang nakita na ming tsi nitsika-tsika niya. At kahit hindi namin nariri nig ang mga sinasabi niya sa mga babaeng kaharap niya, kitang-kita namin ang reaksyon ng mga babae na tawa nang tawa at tila kinikilig. Kung titingnan mo, parang binobola-bola nga niya ang mga girls na kaharap niya.

Anyway, kaibigan nga ni Ervic si JC Tiuseco, ang kauna-unahang winner sa Survivor Philippines. May ipinayo ba sa kanya si JC?

“Nu’ng nakita ko siya one time, bago kami nagpunta sa Thailand, tinanong ko siya kung ano ang mga dapat kong gawin. Sabi lang niya, kumain ako nang kumain, kasi magugutom ako sa isla. So, bago ako pumunta rito, nakadalawang eat all you can ako,” kuwento ni Ervic.

Source: Dondon Sermino, Abante

Boobs ni Sex Bomb Aira, bumulaga sa Survivor Philippines!

2010-08-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

NAGLALABASAN na nga ang iba’t ibang tsismis sa mga nangyari sa mga celebrities na kasali sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown na magsisimula na sa August 30 kung saan si Richard Gutierrez ang host.

Ang isa sa tsismis na nalaman ko ay ang tungkol sa nangyari kay Sex Bomb member Aira Bermudez.

Nahubaran daw sa isang challenge si Aira at bumulaga ang kanyang boobs nang hindi sinasadya, huh!

Eh, wala pa lang suot na bra si Aira nang gawin ang challenge na ‘yon kaya maging siya ay nabigla nang humulagpos ang suot niyang damit, huh! Ewan lang natin kung maipalalabas ang nangyaring ‘yon kay Aira, huh!

Naku, tiyak na marami pang kuwento ang celebrity castaways na humarap kagabi sa entertainment press.

Source: Jun Nardo, Abante

Eksena sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown inaabangan!

2010-08-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

Marami palang aabangang eksena sa Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown dahil kanya-kanyang patalbugan ang 18 castaways, sinadya man o hindi. Isa rito’y ang aksidenteng nahubaran ang isang male castaway na i-wish ninyong hindi ma-edit at ipalabas dahil late naman ang time slot at hindi naman siguro mai-X ng Movie and Tele vision Review and Clas sification Board (MTRCB).

Sina Solenn Heussaff at Michelle Madrigal ay obvious na pumayat at ang una nga ay six kilos ang nabawas at pareho pang umitim. May ilan ding nagkaroon ng permanent insect bites scars na pino-problema nila ngayon kung paano maaalis.

May ilan ding naging madaldal, kuwento nang kuwento ng kani-kanilang buhay na hindi na dapat dahil may ilang masasagasaan. Kapag hindi na-edit ang mga sinabi nito, magagalit sa kanya ang mga fans na mga masasaktan sa mga dinaldal niya.

Mas makikilala ang 18 castaways dahil may presscon this week, pero hindi yata kasamang ha ha rap ang host ng Survivor Philippines: Ce lebrity Showdown na si Richard Gutierrez.

Richard Gutierrez is back in the country!

2010-08-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

Dumating na kamakalawa nang gabi si Richard Gutierrez galing Thailand na kung saan ginawa ang taping ng celebrity edition ng Survivor Philippines.
Sumalubong sa kanya sa airport ang magulang niyang sina Eddie Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama kasabay ng media.
Kitang-kita ang sobrang katuwaan kay Tita Annabelle nang makita ang kanyang anak matapos ang mahigit isang buwan.

Excited si Richard sa pagkuwento sa amin ng ilang karanasan niya sa isla kasama ang 18 castaways.
Karamihan ay kilala niya at kaibigan pero nagulat pa rin siya nang lumabas ang ibang ugali ng ilang celebrity na kasali sa reality show.
“Nagulat ako sa ka nila. May iba-iba silang character na hindi ko alam na nag-e-exist.
“For example, ‘yung kaibigan ko, si Michelle (Madrigal) at si Soleen (Heusaff), nakita ko rin si Jon Hall at nakatrabaho ko rin si Aubrey Miles.
“Lahat sila, iba-ibang strengths ang pinakita nila at magugulat ang mga tao,” pahayag ni Richard.
Matindi ang Survivor Philippines celebrity edition dahil sa sobrang hirap na pinagdaanan ng mga castaway.
Dagdag pa riyan, ibang klase raw ang lugar na pinagteypingan nila dahil maahas iyun at ang daming multo raw na nagparamdam sa mga castaway at staff.
Nagtataka si Richard dahil ang dami raw nagkukuwentong may nakikita at naramdaman silang naglalakad, umiiyak na bata at kumakanta pero siya ay walang naramdaman na ganu’n.
Isa iyun sa nasalanta nang husto nu’ng mag-tsunami kaya OA daw magparamdam ang mga earthbound spirits na iyun.
“Alam mo, ang tawag namin sa season na ito, talagang Extreme Survivor, extreme weather conditions.
“Ngayon ninyo lang makikita ang ganitong klaseng bagyo na tumama sa isla. Ang daming venomous snakes…
“Sabi nga ni Ervic (Vijandre), ilang beses silang minulto. Naging ghost experience na rin ang Survivor sa isla kung saan sila tumira,” sey ni Richard.
Gusto man magpa hinga ni Richard pagdating dito, mukhang hindi niya magagawa dahil kailangan niyang ituloy ang promo ng In Your Eyes na sa first day of showing pa lang ay nag-hit na.
Isa raw ito sa magandang pasalubong kay Richard kaya ginana han siyang mag-promote.
Sa Linggo ay nasa Davao sila ni Claudine Baretto para sa promo ng pelikulang ito.
Sa Linggo rin ay mapapanood na sa SNBO ang isa pang documentary ni Richard sa GMA News and Public Affairs na Anatomy of a Disaster.

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown Castaways Introduced!

2010-08-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

GMA Kapuso network 24 oras Survivor Phlippines
GMA's Survivor Phlippines Celebrity Showdown 18 Castaways introduced in 24 Oras!

18 celebrity castaways:

1. Jon Hall - SIGA NG ISLA
2. Ian Batherson - PILYONG AMBOY
3. Ervic Vijandre - THE POWER PLAYER
4. Ahron Villena - ANG BOLERO
5. Akihiro Sato - MR. NICE GUY
6. Ferdz Recio - THE BOSS
7. Buhawi Meneses - TRIBE LEADER
8. Pretty Trizsa - CHEERLEADER
9. Mico Aytona - BIBONG BUNSO
10. Michelle Madrigal - THE OUTCAST
11. Yaya Moi - YAYANG PALABAN
12. Myka Flores - BIDANG EXTRA
13. Aubrey Miles - ANG PASIMUNO
14. Aira Bermudez - THE DANCING WARRIOR
15. Karen delos Reyes - TARAY QUEEN
16. Elma Muros - Posadas - STRONG MAMA
17. Solenn Heussaff - DIWATA NG KAGUBATAN
18. Princess Snell - ANG PASAWAY

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown official Castaways revealed!

2010-08-11T21:38:00.000-07:00

The official 18 Celebrity Cataways:

1. Mico Aytona
2. Buwi Meneses
3. Princess Snell
4. Solenn Heusaff
5. Aubrey Miles
6. Ervic Vijandre
7. Jon Hall
8. Michelle Madrigal
9. Moi Marcampo
10. Akihiro Sato
11. Elma Muros
12. Karen Delos Reyes
13. Pretty Trisza
14. Aira Bermudez
15. Ian Batherson
16. Mykah of Bubble Gang
17. Ahron Villena
18. Doc Ferds Recio

18 Celebrity Casaways named!

2010-08-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown is set to premiere this August 30 on GMA Telebabad with
18 celebrities as castaways.

The full list of 18 castaways has has already leaked 3 weeks before its airing:

1 and 2 Starstruck V Avengers Ian Batherson and Princess Snell
3 and 4 Couple Michelle Madrigal and John Hall
5 Socialite model Solenn Heussaff
6 Ka-Blog host Mico Aytona
7 Hot Mama Aubrey Miles
8 Sports legend Elma Muros
9 Brapanese import Akihiro Sato
10 Marian Rivera's ex-boyfriend Ervic Vijandre
11 Born To Be Wild host Doc Ferds Recio
12 Commercial model-turned-actress Karen delos Reyes
13 Parokya ni Edgar' bassist Buwi Meneses
14 Piolo Pascual's Yaya Moi or Moimoi Marcampo
15 Bubble Gang's Mykah
16 Sexbomb dancer Aira Bermudez
17 Stand-up comedian Pretty Trisha
18 Longtime Kapamilya but now a Kapuso Ahron Villena

Guess the Castaways, teaser trailer!

2010-08-04T00:08:00.000-07:00

GMA-7 has released a "Castaways Who’s Who" plug of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown which will start airing sometime this month.

Can you guess who they are?

1. The Teen Host – Ang bibong host ng teen oriented show
2. The Rocker – Ang sikat na band member na gusto na raw magsolo
3. The Princess of Mean – Ang sweet young star na maldita raw sa totoong buhay
4. The Model Socialite – Ang drop dead gorgeous na socialite na laging nali-link sa top bachelors ng bansa
5. The Sexy Mama – Ang balik eksenang sexy mama na makakaharap ang ex niyang castaway din pala (no. 7)
6. Mr. Lonely – Iniwan ng bagong sikat na girlfriend para sa isang high profile actor
7. The Ex – Ex ni Sexy Mama

Survivior Philippines Celebrity Edition teaser trailer!

2010-07-17T23:19:00.001-07:00

Survivor Celebrity Edition location revealed!

2010-07-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

A showbiz talk show host unintentionally revealed the location of the shooting of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition on his twitter account.

The location of the Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition is just an hour away from Chiang Mai, Thailand and the name of the place is Chiang Rai.

Short list of Celebrity Castaways revealed!

2010-07-14T19:44:00.000-07:00

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition short list of castaways has been revealed and the names of Michelle Madrigal, Jon Hall, Aubrey Miles, Akihiro Sato, Solenn Heussaff, Princess Snell, Ervic Vijandre, and Elma Muros cropped up.

Are you excited of the line-up of stars in the Survivor Philippines Celebrity Edition?

Suvivor Philippines Celebrity Edition Castaways leaked!

2010-07-07T21:37:00.000-07:00

Richard Gutierrez, the new host of Survivor Philippines flew out of the country yesterday, July7, 2010 to an undisclosed location outside the country. This season of Survivor PhilippinesCelebrity Edition comprise of diverse personalities from local showbisness.

The celebrity castaways are still unknown as of the press time. But there are already some leaks that came out. A very reliable source said that star Struck V Ian Batherson is one of them, John Hall and Michell Madrigal are already confirmed castaways.

The rest of the castaways are sexy stars, TV hosts, models, singers, comedians and some other celebrities.

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown is set to air by August or September.