Sports, Entertainment, Athletes and Games Network: 02/23/22

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Sam Milby’s advice to aspiring artists? Passion for craft comes first

In 16 years in showbiz after his stint in the reality TV show, “Pinoy Big Brother”, actor Sam Milby shared Wednesday advice to aspiring artists.

Asked about his milestones after his contract renewal with ABS-CBN, Milby took a trip down memory lane when he was still starting his career in the lead role for "Maging Sino Ka Man."

“[Dapat] tama ‘yung placement ng passion niyo hindi dahil gusto niyong sumikat," he said in a press conference.

"I think it’s ‘yung passion sa acting because if gusto niyo lang sumikat, I think that ‘yung purpose of why you want to become an actor is wrong. I think it should be ‘yung passion sa acting."

Milby said he would always be there whenever he was needed and expressed his gratitude for the success he had with the network.

"We give out the best content and ABS-CBN, with me, we look out for the best interest and ako sobrang grateful ako, paglabas ng PBB house, my 16 years of business has been fruitful," he said.

"I’ll forever be grateful to ABS-CBN and this new contract, of course. Thank you so much. As long as ABS-CBN needs me, nandito lang ako."

Milby was part of the debut season of "Pinoy Big Brother" and placed 8th overall.

He, then, started his career as an actor with "Maging Sino Ka Man" playing the role of JB, and has released multiple hit songs.

Besides Milby, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte, Jolina Magdangal, Erich Gonzales, Shaina Magdayao, Gerald Anderson, Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca, Gary Valenciano, and Regine Velasquez also signed new contracts with ABS-CBN.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/23/22/this-is-sam-milbys-advice-to-aspiring-artists

Ronnie Alonte di inakalang mabibigyan muli ng kontrata sa ABS-CBN

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News

Hindi inakala ng aktor na si Ronnie Alonte na mabibigyan siya muli ng pagkakataong magkaroon ng eksklusibong kontrata sa ABS-CBN network, lalo pa’t hindi pa siya matagal sa industriya.

Sa ginanap na contract signing nitong Miyerkoles na pinangalanang “Kapamilya Strong 2022,” ikinagulat niya ang pagpirma sa istasyon na lalong naging motibasyon para pagbutihin niya ang trabaho.

“Di ko rin ine-expect. Pangpitong taon ko palang to ngayon sa industriya. Sobrang happy ako kasi kagaya nito, binigyan tayo ng panibagong kontrata ulit. Excited na ko sa mga susunod pang mangyayari,” ani Alonte.

Malaki ang utang na loob umano niya sa kompanya dahil ito ang nagtiwala sa kaniya noong nagsisimula at walang-wala pa siya.

“Dito ako nagsimula. Ito ’yung bumuhay sa’kin nu’ng dating walang-wala pa ko. Hanggang ngayon, andito pa rin ako,” saad ng aktor.

Nagpapasalamat din ito na sa kabila ng pagdami ng mga umuusbong na bagong artista ay hindi pa rin ito nawawalan ng proyekto sa ABS-CBN.

Nakatakdang bumida si Alonte kasama ang nobyang si Loisa Andalio sa seryeng “Love in 40 Days.”

Sa kaniyang pagpirma ng kontrata, handa aniya siyang ipagpatuloy ang nasimulan sa showbiz at magawa pa ang mga pinapangarap na proyekto.

“Kung ano ’yung nasimulan ko, ipagpatuloy pa. And ’yung mga dream roles, magawa pa. Ito ’yung pampatunay na matutuloy na talaga,” sambit nito.

May payo rin si Alonte, na nakilala bilang miyembro ng “Hashtags” ng “It’s Showtime!”, sa mga nagnanais na maging artista rin sa hinaharap.

“Ituloy n’yo lang ang pangarap n'yo. Kung ano ’yung nararamdaman n'yo, go lang. ’Wag makikinig sa iba. Sundin n'yo ’yung nasa puso n'yo,” ani Alonte.

Bukod kay Alonte, pumirma rin ng bagong kontrata sina Andalio, Jolina Magdangal, Erich Gonzales, Shaina Magdayao, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca, Gary Valenciano, at Regine Velasquez.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/23/22/ronnie-alonte-di-inakalang-magka-kontrata-uli-sa-abs-cbn

Shaina Magdayao looks forward to ‘bolder, more courageous’ roles

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News

Actress Shaina Magdayao said Wednesday she was looking forward to bolder and more courageous roles for the next 2 years as she renewed her contract with ABS-CBN.

"What’s in store for me? I guess akala ko wala na because I thought I’ve done everything already but the network keeps on offering me good projects, and more than anything, it’s the collaborations siguro," Magdayao said in a press conference.

"I still hope to work with our greats, great actors, great directors that we have and mangilan-ngilan na tao rito sa stage na ‘to ang nakasama ko and I always say na I’m grateful for the leading men, different men and women that I get to work with kasi ibang Shaina ‘yung nabibigay ko because of them also, with their help.

"I’m definitely sure for the next 2 years marami pang collaboration with our good actors and directors. This is my boldest and most courageous way of expressing my loyalty and gratitude to the network kasi in the middle of a pandemic, binigyan nila ako ng trabaho."

Magdayao said she was grateful to still be playing a major role in the hit TV drama series "Ang Probinsyano."

"Mahirap ‘yun because we’re in the midst of a pandemic and with everything that’s happening to the country and also to the network. But now I think is the perfect time to profess our gratitude and loyalty to the network," she said.

"Ang nagbigay sa’tin ng trabaho kahit nasa gitna tayo ng pandemya. Ako, I can say na mayroon akong trabaho, may ‘Ang Probinsyano’ because of ABS-CBN and I will always be grateful."

Magdayao debuted in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” in February 2020, as Police Maj. Roxanne Opeña, who was assigned to team up with Coco Martin’s Cardo and Task Force Agila for a mission.

She was originally set to star in the primetime drama for only 2 months, but has since stayed on, during which time the iconic series hurdled both the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and ABS-CBN’s franchise denial.

Once at odds with Cardo, Roxanne has since proven a loyal ally, standing by Agila, now tagged as fugitives, as they fight to reclaim the Palace from a terror group.

Aside from Magdayao, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte, Jolina Magdangal, Erich Gonzales, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca, Gary Valenciano, and Regine Velasquez also renewed contracts with ABS-CBN.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/23/22/shaina-looks-forward-to-bolder-more-courageous-roles

Zanjoe Marudo on staying as Kapamilya: ‘Meron akong forever’

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News

“Sa ABS, sa Kapamilya, mas dun ako sigurado na meron akong forever.”

This is what veteran actor Zanjoe Marudo said when he sealed a new exclusive contract with the ABS-CBN Network on Wednesday.

Marudo took pride in how the Kapamilya channel has valued him in his showbiz career that has spanned 15 years since joining the reality show “Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB).

“Ramdam na ramdam ko sa loob ng 15 years kung gaano nila ko pinahalagahan din. Yung mga chances at opportunities na binigay nila nang paulit-ulit. Hindi nila ako tinigilan na pagkatiwalaan,” Marudo said during the “Kapamilya Strong 2022” event.

The actor credited “PBB” for his fame, noting that his entry into the famous yellow house opened the door to many other opportunities in his career.

Marudo also professed his loyalty to the network despite the twin crises that has beset the company – non-renewal of its franchise and the pandemic – as he vowed to stay with ABS-CBN.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/23/22/zanjoe-on-staying-as-kapamilya-meron-akong-forever

Despite franchise loss, pandemic, Loisa Andalio feels secured with ABS-CBN

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News

Actress Loisa Andalio remains a true-blue Kapamilya as she inked a new deal with ABS-CBN on Wednesday.

Andalio, a former Pinoy Big Brother housemate, joined a prestigious group of artists who renewed their contracts with the network in an event billed as “Kapamilya Strong 2022.”

During the press conference, the actress revealed that she was not worried about her future, even after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country and her home station was not granted a new franchise in 2020.

“Nakakagulat yung pangyayari nung pandemic. Sa iba, nakaka-trauma talaga yung nangyari. [Pero] sobrang happy ako kasi pamilya talaga kami rito,” she said.

“Hindi ako ganun na nangamba. Magtiwala ka rin kasi hindi ka nila pababayaan.”

Andalio said she felt blessed to sign an exclusive contract with the network which she and her fans waited for so long.

She explained that she owes her career to ABS-CBN which helped her as her family's breadwinner.

“Napakahalaga kasi napakaraming naitulong sa'kin ng pagiging Kapamilya -- bilang bread winner ng family. Hindi lang sa financial. Masaya ako makapagbigay ng saya, aral, tulong, and inspirasyon,” Andalio said.

The actress reminded aspiring celebrities to keep on dreaming and work hard.

“Mangarap lang kayo nang mangarap kasi libre lang 'yan. Kailangan may kilos din at tiyaga. Wag kayong susuko sa pangarap n'yo. Once gusto mo yung isang bagay, tapos para sayo talaga, ibibigay ni Lord yun para sa'yo,” she said.

Andalio is set to star in a series with her boyfriend Ronnie Alonte titled “Love in 40 Days” under Dreamscape Entertainment.

The couple was part of "The Goodbye Girl" starring Angelica Panganiban.

Based on the book by Noreen Capili, the iWantTFC original title was directed by Derick Cabrido, with Dreamscape Entertainment and Clever Minds co-producing.

Aside from Andalio, the following also signed deals with ABS-CBN: Alonte, Jolina Magdangal, Erich Gonzales, Shaina Magdayao, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca, Gary Valenciano, and Regine Velasquez.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/23/22/despite-franchise-loss-loisa-feels-secured-with-abs-cbn