MANILA, Philippines -- A fresh and promising love triangle is launched in the new GMA-7 afternoon series “Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit” which starts airing Monday after “Sinner or Saint.” In the love battle are Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan.

Carla plays the kind-hearted pre-school teacher Ellery Martinez, while Michelle plays the ambitious Bridgitte Samonte, her best friend. Mike, on the other hand, plays the happy-go-lucky Jonas Alejandro.

Carla said this is the first time that she’s playing a rich girl – with breeding. “I’m an only child, and I’m playing a role close to my heart, because I love children.”

Meanwhile, Michelle related, “I play a fashion designer, designing clothes for Ellery. And since I will have kissing scenes with Mike, we underwent workshops.”

Also in the cast of “Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit” are Ricky Davao and Shamaine Buencamino, Ces Quesada, Paolo Ballesteros, Jan Marini, Kevin Santos.

The series is directed by Jay Altarejos and written by RJ Nuevas.

Bea Binene gets fashion lift

Tween star Bea Binene is known for her unique sense of fashion. It’s no wonder then that she was signed up recently as the new face of Bum.

“I call it kick-ass cutie,” Bea said, referring to her fashion style.

Bea admitted, “I’m not really into dresses, unless kailangan sa show. On a normal day, I’m more into pants, jeans and leggings. Anything black, white and gray. My fashion peg is what I call ‘kick-ass cutie,’ a la Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.”

She knows how to kick ass, having won a bronze medal in the National Wushu Championships.

Korean filmfest at SM Supermalls

As part of the Korean Tourism Month celebration, the Korean Cultural Center and SM Cinemas are presenting a Korean Film Festival on Sept. 20-25 at the SM Mall of Asia and SM City North EDSA, and at SM City Cebu from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.

The movie “Speedy Scandal” will be screened during the festival’s premiere nights in Manila on Sept. 19 and in Cebu on Sept. 28. To be featured in the filmfest are “Secret Reunion,” “A Happy Life,” “My Dear Enemy, “Hwang Jin Yu,” “For Eternal Hearts,” and “Christmas in August. All films are for free.

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Tidbits:Happy b-day greetings for Monday, Sept. 19, go to former Rep. Peping Cojuangco, Impy Pilapil, Josie Darang, Nap Gutierrez, Lydia C. de Guzman, Danny Vibas, Atty. Nelson Lidua, Dr. Nilo Apale of National Steel Corp., Dennis Herruela of Stratworks and MB’s Marilou B. Laderas… Nora Aunor fans should have a copy of the September issue of Star Studio magazine which is a tribute to the superstar. Featured are more than 80 intimate photographs of her and her fans, friends and family, and portraits by Jun de Leon. In a one-on-one interview Nora tells everything about herself, her humble beginnings in Iriga, and rise to fame. And of course, her comeback movie “El Presidente” and TV project with TV5…