The Event Center of SM City Cebu sizzled as the stars of “Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown,” the hottest reality show in the country, flew in for a Kapuso Mall Show to remember.

The crowd was already waiting at the mall hours before the show actually started and they were not disappointed as Richard Gutierrez, the new host of “Survivor Philippines,” and six Survivor castaways stepped on to the stage.

An estimated 4,000 in the audience went wild as Richard went up the stage to thank the Cebuanos for making “Survivor Philippines” the highest-rating and most talked about reality show in the country.
Richard and the celebrity castaways – model Jon Hall, “Ang Siga ng Isla;” feisty Sexbomb dancer Aira Bermudez, “Dancing Warrior;” sexy actress and hot mama Aubrey Miles, “Ang Pasimuno;” actress Michelle Madrigal, “The Outcast;” actor Ahron Villena, “Ang Bolero;” and model/ socialite/artist Solenn Heussaff, “Ang Diwata ng Isla” gamely joined in on the fun.

Ahron sang and Aira showed off her famous Sexbomb moves in a dance number. Some members of the audience participated in a game with all the celebrity castaways. The castaways got a whole lot of love from the Kapusong Cebuanos, particularly Jon Hall, who is from Cebu.

In the audience were Richard’s beloved mom Annabelle Rama, twin brother Raymond Gutierrez, and other members of the Rama-Gutierrez clan, which traces its roots in Cebu. After the program, Richard and the castaways signed autographs and posed for pictures.

“Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown” features an intriguing and exciting mix of celebrity castaways who brave harsh living conditions, nature’s deadliest predators, and face their fears in their bid to win the P3-million prize – tax free!

The other celebrity castaways are Brapanese model Akihiro Sato, “Mr. Nice Guy;” 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;” actress Karen delos Reyes, “Taray Queen;” 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;” and stand-up comedian Pretty Trizsa, “Cheerleader.”

Catch the biggest, hottest, and most explosive “Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown,” only on GMA-7.

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Kristille Mae sings for ‘Broadway Decon’

Upcoming concert artist Kristille Mae Atinen joins the big league of performing artists for the benefit concert of movie reporter Lolo Buenaobra billed “Broadway Decon… Churva.” The concert is slated on Oct. 10, 8-10 p.m. at The Library Comedy Bar, along Maria Orosa St., Malate, Manila.

Kristille Mae Atinen will sing excerpts from the Broadway musicals “Miss Saigon” and “Sound of Music” with a member of Presskong Acoustics – singer, movie and stage actor Zyruz Imperial.

Special guests include 2010 WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts) Grand Champion Performer of the World Marielle Corpuz and gold winner of the same competition Sophia Montecarlo with The Library in-house performers Norman Nicerio and Erra.

Other artists include Alfie Moreno, Jay-Ar Rosales, Tom Paris, Naomi Zenko, Boy Inocencio, Ronnie Diao, Grant Gil Palomares, Chris Gonzales, Lord Brian Soriano, Byron Angelo Soriano, Vince Prinz, and Ryan Manal.

“Broadway Decon… Churva” is put together by director George Vail Kabristante with supervising producer Zonnie Espiritu of Multi Competencies International Training Center, Grand Music Palace, and Andrew “Mamu” De Real of The Library.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Oct. 1, go to Fr. Gerry Orbos, GMA-7’s Marivin Arayata, Charito Makalintal, Charo G. Yu, Reginaldo A. Oben, president of Wallem Phils. Shipping, Inc.; Vikki Lezzi, Ma. Elena Sen Lim, Remy Umerez, Angelita Consignado-Lee, Juliet Lee-Uy, Mario A. Somera, California-based Rhoeda Farolan, Shirlee S. Castro, Jojo Labrador, Reynald Oro, and Mico del Rosario of Star Cinema… The Pelican Bleu Bar and Restaurant along Covelandia Road in Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite will host tonight Maui Taylor “Live” together with the Playgirls in a one-night only, hot night party, sponsored by San Miguel Beer…