MANILA, Philippines — The top-rating drama “Munting Heredera,” intended only for 13 weeks, zoomed to a nine-month run, and its heart-breaking finale week is set Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 on GMA.

The three girls who star in the soap – Mona Louise Rey, Kyle Daniel Ocampo, and Barbara Miguel – welcomed the show’s end.

The other members of the cast who made “Munting Heredera” the top-rating show were Ms. Gloria Romero, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Camille Prats, Luz Valdez, Gabby Eigenmann, Leandro Baldemor, Ynez Veneracion, Neil Ryan Sese, Krystal Reyes, and Roderick Paulate.

Ms. Boots Anson-Roa, Robert Arevalo, Bobby Andrews, Andrea del Rosario, Migs Cuaderno, and Monmon Domingo joined the cast after Katrina Halili, Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin finished their stints on the show.

The show garnered its highest audience share last Aug. 30 with an overwhelming 49.5 points among Mega Manila households according to AGB Nielsen (based on May 9, 2011 to Jan. 17, 2012 Mega Manila households data).

Wwfx Champions Showcase Tour 2012

You will have the chance to see in person fighting superstars from “WWE RAW” and “WWE SmackDown” on Feb. 4 via “Champions Showcase Tour 2012” at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum featuring more former world champions on one card than any other event ever held in Manila.

Among those who will see action are former three-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, five-time WWE Tag-Team Champion, and ECW World Champion John Hennigan and WWE Intercontinental Champion, WWE United States Champion and two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, “RAW” & “SmackDown” superstar Shelton Benjamin.

Also in the show are M.V.P., Chris Master, Carlitos, Hurricane Helms, Champion Rhino, Snisky, Luke Gallow, Daivari, Jimmy Yang, Billy Gun, and the beautiful women wrestlers of WWFX: Melina and Jillian Hall.

World Wrestling Fan Xperience presents “WWFX Champions Showcase Tour 2012” is brought to you by Dayly Entertainment and Midas Promotions live in Manila on Feb. 4, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets.

Sitti At Love Tour 2012

Sitti celebrates love month with a Pagcor tour titled “Pag-ibig… Masdan ang Ginawa Mo… A Casino Filipino National Love Tour 2012” on the following dates: Feb. 2 (Airport Casino Filipino – Altitude G4); Feb. 4 (Casino Filipino Mimosa – Main Gaming); Feb. 7 (Casino Filipino Pavilion – Alegria Lounge); Feb. 16 (Casino Filipino Tagaytay – Tanghalang Kabitenyo); Feb. 18 (Casino Filipino Angeles – Celebration Hall); Feb. 21 (Casino Filipino Bacolod – Amphitheater); Feb. 22 (Casino Filipino Cebu – Theatro); Feb. 23 (Casino Filipino Davao – Pantawan Lounge); Feb. 27 (Casino Filipino Hyatt – Main Gaming Area); Feb. 28 (Casino Filipino Olongapo – Main Gaming Area); and Feb. 29 (Casino Filipino Heritage – Main Gaming Area).

Sitti has released a string of best-selling albums such as “Café Bossa,” “Sitti Live!,” “Sitti In The Mix,” “My Bossa Nova,” “Contagious,” and “Sitti Sessions.”

Her musical influences include bossa nova artists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Astrud Gilberto, and Gal Costa.

Sitti is a Backroom artist. For inquiries, e-mail at backroominc@hotmail.com.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Jan. 30, go to Ms. Boots Anson Roa, Tess Celestino, Ricky Mansueto, Michael Locin, Baby de Guzman, Omen Ortiz, Jono Babarin, Victor Ang, Marissa M. Bernardo, Erning Soriano, Mother Mercy Medenilla and MB’s Ivy Lisa Mendoza... Happy wedding anniversary to Atty. Bonifacio Alentajan and Dr. Marilyn Alentajan...