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Taste Buddies: Fencing Face-Off with Vaness Del Moral

In the show’s three-year run, there is still never a shortage of yummy pleasures and fun adventures! This week, Solenn Heussaff and Iya Villania, together with Kapuso Star, Vaness del Moral, engage in an intense “fight”: the Taste Buddies fencing challenge!

But before they go on proving who’s better than the other, the girls must first learn the basics of the sport. The experts of Republic Fencing and Sports Club are ready to give them a hand and to show the Kapuso viewers how it is properly done. Find out who among the three reigns supreme in the faceoff!



The girls also grab a bite at Wingman restaurant in Taguig where Vaness showcases her signature Kontrabida acting. Can Solenn and Iya bring out their inner wicked vibe to match Vaness’ villain chops? See the transformation of Solenn and Iya as your Kapuso Kontrabidas!



Meanwhile, Ruru has planned his own food trip. He tries the modern Filipino comfort food at Hiyas restaurant and sees how their specialty, Beef belly Kare-kare, is done in their kitchen.



This is the special offering of Taste Buddies this Saturday on GMA News TV, 8:40 pm.

Taste Buddies with Heart Evangelista: "Cheese The One"

Three talented and beautiful Kapuso ladies!

Solenn Heussaff! Iya Villania! And Heart Evangelista!

But only one will reign supreme as the Taste Buddies Kitchen Master!

Find out who among these ladies will emerge victorious in their cooking challenge in Manila Culinary and Hospitality Academy (MCHA).

Photo courtesy of Stann Go

This Saturday, there’s no shortage for cheesy goodness! Chef Kat Diploma of MCHA will showcase recipes that are overloaded with cheese!

Photo courtesy of Stann Go

From the Pinoy favorite Adobo… now comes a flavorful twist: Adobo Con Keso! 

See how that’s made!

But that’s not the only one on the menu this week! Look out for Cheese And Beer Soup, Pork Belly And Shrimp, Laing With Cheese, Fish Fingers With Cocktails With Cheese Sauce, Tupig Na Mais With Cheese and Minatamis Na Langka With Cheese Sauce among many others!

Photo courtesy of Jerwin Ubaldo

Catch the girls on Taste Buddies this Saturday, 8:40 p.m. on GMA News TV!

Filipino New Cinema: World Premieres Film Festival Philippines 2015

PRESS RELEASE

8 Films Selected for "Filipino New Cinema" Section of

World Premieres Film Festival Philippines 2015

              Eight films have been selected to vie in the Filipino New Cinema section of the World Premieres Film Festival Philippines (WPFF) 2015, organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).  The festival will take place from June 24 to July 7, 2015, and will screen at SM Cinemas.

              The section will feature new Filipino films from contemporary filmmakers who are looking to premiere their latest works before an international audience in the Philippines.  The section further highlights the high caliber of films produced and made in the country.

              Festival Awards for this section include film grants of varying amounts as well as awards for Best Picture, 2nd Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Musical Score, Best Sound Engineering, Best Production Design, and Best Performances by an Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress.  The awards will be given by an international jury comprised of experts in cinema.

             The eight (8) films selected in the Filipino New Cinema competing section of the WPFF (pioneer batch) are:  “Ang Kubo sa Kawayanan” directed by Alvin Yapan, “Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa” directed by Nestor Abrogena, “Filemon Mamon” directed by Will Fredo, “I Love You. Thank You.” directed by Charliebebs Gohetia, “Maskara” directed by Genesis Nolasco, “Of Sinners and Saints” directed by Ruben Maria Soriquez, “Piring” directed by Carlos Morales, and “Sino Nga Ba Si Pangkoy Ong?” directed by Jonah Lim.

                “Ang Kubo sa Kawayanan” directed by Alvin Yapan, focuses on Michelle (Mercedes Cabral) who lives in her own special world and has special relationship with her house by the bamboo grove.  In Michelle’s world, everything is interconnected, and even the smallest of things has a story to tell.  Also starring in the film are RK Bagatsing and Mark Felix.

                “Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa” directed by Nestor Abrogena, observes the troubled relationship of Sam (Nicco Manalo) and Isa (Emmanuelle Vera) as they prepare to confront a dilemma that has been brewing and slowly growing.  Also starring in the film is Brian Corella.

                “Filemon Mamon” directed by Will Fredo, is the funny story of FIlemon Mamon (Jerome Ignacio), a high school student who desires two things.  First, to win the heart of the girl he loves and second, to be the lead in a musical play about his Philippine hero Andres Bonifacio.  But he has a problem:  his weight.  Also starring Miles Ocampo, Smokey Manaloto, Rayver Cruz, Christian Bautista, Nanette Inventor, Giselle Sanchez, and Joshua Colet.

                “I Love You. Thank You.” directed by Charliebebs Gohetia, is the story of Paul (Joross Gamboa) a restless twenty-something who cannot get his life together, and to make matters worse, falls into a love triangle between Red, his best friend Ivan’s boyfriend, and Tang (Thai actor Ae Pattawan), whom he meets in his travels to Siem Reap.

                “Maskara” directed by Genesis Nolasco, follows the story of Pia Gorospe (Ina Feleo) as she tries to uncover the truth behind the death of a high level executive at the One Wired Nation company, with her quest taking her all the way to the city of Marinduque as it celebrates the Moriones tradition.  Also starring Ping Medina, Lance Raymundo, Lester Llansang, and Boots Anson-Roa.

                “Of Sinners and Saints” directed by Ruben Maria Soriquez, follows the story of Leonardo Rosselini (Ruben Maria Soriquez), a young Italian priest who is assigned to a parish in Payatas and soon descends into the one of the poorest and violent areas in Metro Manila.  Also starring Polo Ravales, Raymond Bagatsing, Chanel Latorre, Richard Quan, and Sue Prado.

                “Piring” (Blindfold) directed by Carlos Morales is about James (Yussef Esteves), a working student who struggles to keep both ends meet as he provides for his troubled family, amidst the corrupted dealings of the city.  Also starring in the film are Krista Miller, Bembol Roco, and Tessie Tomas.

                “Sino Nga Ba Si Pangkoy Ong?” directed by Jonah Lim, focuses on the adventures and misadventures of three close friends -- Armand (Kiko Matos), Julian (Paulo de Vera), and Paolo (Elston Jimenez), as they embark on writing a manuscript under the pseudonym of an established author, in the hopes of making money.  Also starring Hazel Faith dela Cruz, Coleen Perez, and Lara Villar.

GALA PREMIERES for the Filipino New Cinema entries will be attended by directors and cast from June 25-27 at the SM North EDSA Cinemas (two cinemas): 

For June 25, the films “Sino Nga Ba Si Pangkoy Ong?” (5:00 pm) and “Ang Kubo Sa Kawayanan” (7:00 pm) will premiere.  On June 26, it’s “Masakara” (5:00 pm), “Piring” (7:00 pm),  and “I Love You. Thank You.” (8:00 pm). 

June 27 will have “Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa” (5:00 pm), “Filemon Mamon” (7:00 pm), and “Of Sinners and Saints” (8:00 pm).

The directors will introduce their films, the cast and crew, and will take part in a short Q&A after the screening.  Gala Premieres are strictly invitational.

             

            The WPFF, the international film festival on the rise in South East Asia, derives from the simple concept of bringing together a number of countries for a distinct film festival that amplifies diversity in cinema.  Featured films will vie for top awards and have red carpet gala premiere screenings at the country’s stylish cinemas, with film luminaries and celebrities in attendance.

                Besides the “Filipino New Cinema” section, the WPFF also has its Main Competition, Cine Verde section, and Parallel sections (Euroview, ASEAN Skies, Ibero-America, and Eurasian Cinescape).  Overall, the festival will screen 60 to 70 films from around the world.

                Running in tandem with the WPFF is the International Film Exposition (IFX), one of the premier Film Expositions and Film Markets in South East Asia, which will be held from June 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center.

                Please visit the website at www.wpff.ph for more details for festival news and updates.

Taste Buddies: Flow House with Dennis Trillo

Go with the Flow with Solenn Heussaff and Iya Villania together with Kapuso Hunk Dennis Trillo!

Each one of them will ride the waves at Flowhouse Manila where they try the coolest sport in town: flow boarding!

Their challenge? Learn the sport that is the combination of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding so that they won’t get “wiped out”, aka fall off the board while riding the wave.

Flow boarding experts, who will assess their performance, will also teach us the basics of this exciting activity; you, too, can be a fearless flow rider!

Solenn and Dennis will also taste Flowhouse’s café bestsellers: a perfect refreshment for hungry flow riders!

Meanwhile, Lauren Young raids the kitchen of Sentro 1771 in Capitol Commons to check out how they make their signature dish “Corned Beef Sinigang”. 

It’s time for another fresh, fun and fab weekend with your Taste Buddies! This Saturday, 8:40 p.m.!

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