Richard Quan (3rd from left) with the cast of ‘5 Girls And A Dad’

MANILA, Philippines — The Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, better known as Net 25, will launch its first drama series, “5 Girls And A Dad” today, Jan. 23.

The drama, which airs Monday to Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., treats the issues of single parent families.

In the series, Enzo (Richard Quan) takes care of five daughters whose ages range from 17 to newborn. The mother, Veron (Lara Quigaman), died when she was giving birth to the fifth child, Angel.

The five daughters are Mimay (Dixie Nedic), the eldest; Anna Lisa (Kate Nizedel), Alex (Abby Quimlat), Valerie (child star Chesca “Cruzita” Salcedo), and Angel (Kiane Palmes).

Also in the cast are Leo Martinez and Vangie Labalan.

Manolo de Lim, in-charge of programming, said that the teledrama is “not the usual fare which shows more flesh as being done in mainstream teleseries.”

Director Elson S. Montalbo said the show does not feature any violence. “It is values-oriented,” he stressed. “Of course, we do not have any monopoly of values, but we want to make a difference.”

Describing his role, Richard Quan said: “Emotionally, physically demanding. I accepted the role not necessarily for the talent fee but because the character is more interesting, and I am excited about it.”

Written by award-winning veteran writer Lulhati Bautista, “5 Girls And A Dad” will have simulcast screenings in five separate barangays or areas in different parts of Metro Manila from Jan. 23 to 28. Screenings will be done in one public area per day where the target public can watch the teledrama as it is aired on Net 25.

Today, Jan. 23, screening is at Barangay Commonwealth; on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Barangay Pinagbuhatan; Wednesday, Jan. 25, Taguig City University; and Friday, Jan. 27, Oreta Sports Complex, Malabon; and Saturday, San Andres Sports Complex, Manila.

90.7 Love Radio boosts claim as #1 FM Station

DZMB, more popularly known as 90.7 Love Radio reinforced its claim as the top-rating FM station nationwide for the 10th consecutive year, amid an intensified ratings game among radio stations, keenly being observed by the advertising sector.

The Nielsen Media Radio Audience Measurement survey for November, 2011 showed that from Mondays through Sundays, 90.7 Love Radio captured the highest audience percentile in Metro and Mega-Manila.

While being consistently on top throughout broadcast hours, the station’s audience draw peaked at 9:30-10 a.m. on the time slot with “Tambalang Balasubas at Balahura” (Chris Tsuper and Nicole Hyala) and between 10:30-11 p.m. with Papa Jack on board titillating listeners with his back-to-back programs “True Love Conversations” and “Wild Confessions,” making them the highest rating programs on air today.

Love Radio also claimed the top spot in Davao, Laoag, Baguio, Santiago, La Union, Palawan, Lucena, Naga, Bacolod, Kalibo, Malaybalay, Butuan, Koronadal, and General Santos City.

Hansen Nichols live at Casino Filipino

“Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2” scholar Hansen Nichols takes centerstage with his show “Hansen Nichols Live” this January at Casino Filipino Tagaytay (Jan. 25, 9 p.m.), and Airport Casino Filipino (Jan. 26, 9 p.m.).

Hansen continues to live his dream as a singer. “Many opportunities came after ‘PDA Season 2.’ I got to perform and tour around the Philippines which have always been my dream; I guested and performed on various programs on the Kapamilya network; and met many of my idols that I grew up watching and listening to. I also got the chance to record and be part of a Gold record album. I was able to act in several teleseryes. I hope to do more in the future including a movie and to finally release my solo debut album.”

Hansen was born in Burlingame, California and graduated from University of San Francisco with an Economics degree. While inside the Academy, Hansen impressed the audience with his rendition of famous songs like “Kailangan Kita,” “I Believe I Can Fly,” “My Chérie Amour,” “Bailamos,” and “Hold On.”

Hansen is a cancer survivor. “I want to be remembered as a successful singer with a lot of heart. It’s important for me to reach success as a singer because it would prove that even though I was against all odds, I didn’t let anyone tell me that I couldn’t sing. I never gave up and never gave up hope. It may have taken me awhile to reach that success but inevitably, I did.”

Hansen Nichols is a Backroom artist. For inquiries e-mail at backroominc@hotmail.com.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Jan. 23, go to Justice Manuel Lazaro, Pinky Marquez, Vicente Singian, Dondon Monteverde, Emerenciana Arcellana, Prof. Wilhelmina Antonio, Rosalina Ellsworthy, Dr. Toto Salgado, Eliza Manebo of Sitio Sta. Lucia, Purita P. Dagang of Asingan, Pangasinan and California; Weena T. Sy, Marilyn Altarejos, Nini Jorge, Ligaya S. Fernandez, Besilda M. Mandapat, Janet Relos, Neil Gaylor, Armando Bernabe, New Jersey-based Venny Yalong, Kuya Kim Atienza, Belen Aliazas Tagum, Herbert Magtoto of New Jersey, USA, entertainment writer Jerry Donato and MB columnist Shirley Pizarro and son Alfonso… Happy wedding anniversary to Joey and Liny Sy…