For the first time in the “Survivor Philippines” series, the new edition will have celebrities as castaways competing against each other amidst a harsh arena, an islet that is teeming with crawling, slithering, and poisonous creatures and bloodsucking insects!

Richard Gutierrez hosts the “Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown,” which starts airing tonight on GMA-7. This is Richard’s first time to host a reality TV show.

The castaway celebrities are Japanese model Akihiro Sato, “Mr. Nice Guy;” actor Ahron Villena, “Ang Bolero;” Sexbomb dancer Aira Bermudez, “Dancing Warrior;” sexy actress and hot mama 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.”

Also in the dangerous adventure are “StarStruck” avenger Ian Batherson, “Pilyong Amboy;” model Jon Hall, “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” avenger Princess Snell, “Pasaway;” model/socialite/artist Solenn Heussaff, “Diwata ng Isla;” and stand-up comedian Pretty Tizsa, “Cheerleader.”

“It’s an extreme challenge to me,” Richard said of the reality TV show. “When I was informed that I would host the show, I readily accepted it, but still, I discussed it with my family, weighing the pros and cons.”

Richard added that this year’s episode of the reality TV show is yet the toughest, and one has to be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared to face it!

The set for the reality TV show is an island off the Andaman Sea in Thailand, and it is where the 18 castaways will intensely compete within 36 harrowing days! The survivor, the first celebrity survivor, will bring home a P3-million prize!

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‘In Your Eyes’ is a certified blockbuster!

Indeed, GMA Films’ and Viva Films’ “In Your Eyes,” starring Claudine Barretto, Anne Curtis, and Richard Gutierrez, is a certified blockbuster, as it grossed P70 million on its first week of showing in theaters nationwide.

As it goes on its second week, the producers are confident it will attract more moviegoers in the weeks to come.

Apart from the high gross sales of “In Your Eyes,” the people behind this contemporary love story are also delighted with the impressive reviews on the acting of the three major stars who delivered remarkable performances. Completing the cast are Joel Torre, Maricar de Mesa, Leandro Muñoz and CJ Javarata.

Directed by Mac Alejandre with story and screenplay by Keiko Aquino, “In Your Eyes” opened in theaters nationwide last Aug. 18 and grossed a striking P12 million on its first day.

“In Your Eyes” also opened in Vienna, Austria last Aug. 22 at Hollywood Megaplex Gasometer; and will be shown in Scarborough, Ontario Canada on Aug. 27 to Sept. 9 at Scarborough Town Center; in Mississauga, Ontario Canada on Sept. 10 to Sept. 23 at Empire Theater Square 1; in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sept. 12 and onwards at Cinestar Cinema, Deira City; and will premiere in Guam on Sept. 12 with a regular run beginning Sept. 19.

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TV hunks grace bloggers’ night

Popular teen apparel brand Bum Equipment held its first bloggers’ night recently at Discovery Suites Ortigas. More than 30 fashion bloggers attended the event led by Azrael Coladilla. Fashion bloggers were treated to a mannequin exhibit show casing Bum’s latest collection of stripes and collared shirts.

It was also an event to launch the brand’s website wherein bloggers were provided with laptops to view Bum’s latest activities featured on the web.

According to Benj Torrijos, “Bloggers should be the first to be informed about our website, and it’s our way of communicating with the Internet professionals who get their information through websites.”
By checking www.bumequipment.com.ph, fashionistas and fashion bloggers can view Bum’s latest collection, new stores in Metro Manila and provinces as well as fan of the month, freebies etc. A fashion show highlighted the bloggers night to showcase Bum’s Collar Up Collection.

Celebrity endorsers Dino Imperial and Marvin Keiffer graced the fashion show while bloggers were also treated with freebies from Bum.

This August, come celebrate with Bum with up to 50 percent off on jackets and 20 percent off on selected items until Aug. 31, 2010.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Aug. 30, go to Amb. Tony Cabangon-Chua, former QC Councilor Ariel Inton, Carlos Palanca III, director Edgar Mortiz, Toni Rose Gayda, Ed Sy, Cecille Galera, Rose B. Reyes, Rosy Pacheco, Anna Marie Baradi, Andrea Ruth Robinson, Alden del Carmen, Albert Gerilla of Cut Encarnacion, Caloocan City; Pricelle Valdecañas, Jericho Ejercito and Manny Garcia, PR and Marketing head of PCSO… Happy wedding anniversary to Rey and Tessie Guiao, and Scott Paul and Maritoni Lutger… Finally the distributor/organizer for the US screening of the indie film “Dukot” has announced the following schedule of screening in eight cities: Sept. 17 at Los Angeles, Sept. 18 in San Diego, Sept. 24 in Glendale – LA, Sept. 25 in Long Beach – LA, Oct. 1-3 in Seattle, Oct. 8-12 in San Francisco, Oct. 15-17 in Chicago, Oct. 22-24 in New York and Oct. 29-31 in Washington DC, Virginia. “Dukot” lead actor Allen Dizon, scriptwriter Boni Ilagan, director Joel Lamangan and supervising producer Dennis Evangelista might attend some of the screenings...