onscreen magic transcends Heaven-Marco to real-life friendship

HEAVEN Peralejo and Marco Gallo's journey as a love team began with their hit series The Rain in España, and it's evident that their onscreen chemistry has blossomed into a beautiful and genuine friendship offscreen as well.

The success of their first project together not only captivated audiences but also paved the way for their follow-up venture, The Ship Show, where their bond is set to grow even stronger.

Throughout the filming of the series The Rain in España, Heaven and Marco spent a considerable amount of time working closely together, portraying characters deeply entwined in a romantic storyline. This shared experience allowed them to get to know each other on a deeper level, fostering trust and understanding between the two.

“We definitely became closer together and working in a new project makes our bond grow even stronger,” the love team said during The Ship Show’s media confer- ence held over the weekend. duo of Nestor (Tomas Rodriquez) and Tintin (Ashtine Olviga); the confidently sexy team-up of Ashley (PJ Rosario) and Belline (Angelic Guzman); the former couple Buddy (Rabin Angeles) and Shey (Bianca Santos); the music enthusiasts Elbrich (Migo Valid) and Marge (Janine Teñoso); and the brainy love team Monti (Martin Venegas) and Amor (Madelaine Red). Each couple faces various tasks and eliminations, aiming to win the hearts of shippers and survive till the end. As the competition progresses, their bonds are put to the test, revealing true emotions and questioning whether they are with the right partners or if their hearts belong elsewhere.

Beyond just their professional partnership, Heaven and Marco have also formed a genuine friendship behind the scenes. They've supported each other's endeavors, celebrated successes together, and navigated the challenges of the entertainment industry side by side. This shared journey has brought them closer, creating a special bond that goes beyond the characters they portray onscreen. Their fans, affectionately known as MarVen fans, have been delighted to witness the growth of their favorite love team, not only in their acting abilities but also in the depth of their connection. The onscreen magic that they bring to The Ship Show is a testament to the authenticity of their friendship and the trust they have in each other as co-stars.

Directed by the talented Jason Paul Laxamana, The Ship Show is a romantic-comedy movie that revolves around twelve individuals who are paired up to compete in a reality show, with the aim of becoming the country's next big love team.

Following the success of their series, Heaven and Marco will also lead the romantic-comedy movie directed by John Paul Laxamana

The six enchanting pairs of The Ship Show are: the introverted Araw (Marco) and the vibrant Chia (Heaven ); the cheery

ABS-CBN wins media company of the year award sixth year in a row

THE country’s leading content provider, ABS-CBN, bagged a total of eleven awards, including Media Company of the Year for the sixth year in a row, at the Golden Laurel: The Batangas Province Media Awards 2023 held at the Lyceum of the Philippines UniversityBatangas on Thursday (June 20).

Award-winning host and actress Charo Santos-Concio was given the prestigious Sotero H. Laurel Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the Philippine entertainment industry, while Maalaala Mo Kaya, the Philippines' longest and most celebrated drama anthology program, was presented with the Meritissimus Award for Drama Anthology.

Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, ‘The Ship Show’ delves into the story of twelve individuals, who are paired up to compete in a reality show, aiming to become the country's next big love team

Mac Ayres will be performing songs culled from his latest album, 'Comfortable Enough'

Mac Ayres announces live solo performance in Manila

RISING R&B star Mac Ayres takes the stage as part of the highly anticipated Insignia Presents Concert Series on August 19.

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas recognizes ABS-CBN’s efforts in delivering entertainment to the Filipino audience during the Golden Laurel: The Batangas Province Media Awards 2023

“It has been an honor and privilege for me to serve the Filipino audience since my early days as an actress in Itim, as the host of the longest-running drama anthology, MMK, as president and CEO of ABS-CBN, and now as Tindeng in Batang Quiapo on weeknights. Your loving support has been a source of strength and motivation for me to keep doing what I have been doing throughout the years,” Santos-Concio shared.

Noontime program It’s Showtime was recognized as the Best Variety Show, while advocacy-driven legal drama anthology Ipaglaban Mo! bagged the Best Documentary Show award.

Other winners include Joshua Garcia (Best Drama Actor), Esnyr Ranollo (Most Outstanding Content Creator), and Princess Kathryn “Kulot” Caponpon (Breakthrough Batangueño Social Media Child Personality).

Meanwhile, TV Patrol won the Best News Program award, while its anchor Bernadette SembranoAguinaldo took home the Female News Anchor of the Year award. The company’s website, , was also awarded as the Online News Website of the Year.

"We will continue to uphold the truth to the best of our ability. We hope you follow and support us, whether you watch us digitally or on TV. Please don't leave us because we love you very much," Sembrano-Aguinaldo said. Organized by the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, the Golden Laurel Awards aims to recognize the institutions, shows, and personalities that made significant contributions to the Philippine entertainment industry.

'Barbie' trounces 'Oppenheimer' in 'historic' box office weekend

WITH legions of pink-clad moviegoers swarming theaters, Warner Bros.' Barbie conquered North American box offices in its debut weekend, raking in $155 million, Sunday estimates showed – nearly double the cash of its second-place competitor. The other half of the much-anticipated “Barbenheimer” cinematic weekend – which saw Universal's much darker biopic Oppenheimer released the same day and spurred hundreds of thousands to organize their own double features – brought in its own whopping $80.5 million, according to figures from Exhibitor Relations The coincidental same-day release of the two starkly different but highly anticipated films — following an iconic doll ready to paint the world pink and the other about the scientist who helped invent the atomic bomb – created a bottom-up pop-culture phenomenon that transcended the individual marketing for either. Together, they also helped cinemas bring in massive crowds, a shot in the arm for an industry hit hard by the pandemic as well as the rise of streaming services.

"The subtext of the joke of 'Barbenheimer' is that these couldn't be two more different movies," David A. Gross, of Franchise Entertainment Research, told AFP At the same time, he added, "The movie industry has a very healthy record of accommodating two big pictures. Moviegoers go when there are hot movies."

The upcoming concert at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, promises to be an unforgettable experience, as Ayres will perform his most beloved tracks along with new material from his latest album, Comfortable Enough. Fans can expect to be immersed in an evening of soulful vibes, groovy rhythms, and heartfelt storytelling.

Ayres, a prodigious singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, has been selling out venues across the globe and making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of R&B, soul, and jazz influences. Hailing from Sea Cliff, New York, Ayres has garnered a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim with his soul-stirring performances and introspective songwriting.

Renowned for his velvety smooth voice and heartfelt lyrics, Ayres has been hailed as a fresh and innovative voice in contemporary R&B. With influences ranging from Stevie Wonder to D'Angelo and John Mayer, Ayres seamlessly fuses elements from different eras to create a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.

Tickets for the concert are available for purchase through www.InsigniaPresents.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

In a Sunday note, Gross wrote that the opening for "Barbie" was "recordshattering." "No comedic film of any kind has opened higher than $85.9m over a 3-day weekend," he wrote. "Barbie has become what we call a zeitgeist movie. It seems to be hitting a chord," he told AFP.

Oppenheimer, for its part, saw a "superb opening," Gross wrote in his Sunday note.

The "Barbenheimer" films together left a massive gulf between the weekend's top two box office spots and the number three slot, occupied by Sound of Freedom

The controversial action thriller from Santa Fe Films and Angel Studios, which critics say plays into QAnon conspiracy theories, brought in $20.14 million.

Fourth and fifth place saw the sort of franchise sequels that have come to dominate the box office recently.

Paramount's Mission: Impossible

- Dead Reckoning Part One, the latest in the long-running series starring Tom Cruise, brought in $19.5 million.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, from Disney, brought in $6.7 million. This "Indy" episode, likely the last, again stars Harrison Ford as a whip-cracking archeologist. AFP