JUST A THOUGHT: “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” – Christopher Reeve
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SILVER ANNIVERSARY: Big, big events – movies, television shows, concerts, national and international tours, sports, records – running from January to December highlight Star Magic’s 25th anniversary in this Year of the Fire Rooster 2017.
Star Magic is the acknowledged No. 1 star builder in the local entertainment industry. Think of the network’s biggest stars, the likes of Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, Jodi Sta. Maria, Angelica Panganiban, Jericho Rosales, John Lloyd Cruz.
The weaving of magic before our eyes has been going on for 25 years, thanks to the combined efforts of the talent agency’s prime movers and chief magicians, director Johnny Manahan and Ms. Mariole Alberto.
Star Magic recently kicked off its silver anniversary presentation by way of a TV special on ASAP. The event marked the launch of “Ikaw Ang Magic ng Buhay Ko”, the official theme of the silver anniversary celebration. The song was written by Young JV with music by J. Lukban.
Coinciding with the celebration is the release of #StarMagic25 memorabilia, a line of souvenir items that includes t-shirts, mugs, accessories and cosmetic kits under ABS-CBN Licensing.
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OFF TO A GREAT START: The Year of the Rooster started strongly for Star Magic with the high ratings enjoyed by bankable Star Magic artists Zanjoe Marudo in “My Dear Heart” and Bea Alonzo in “A Love to Last.”
Two highly successful Valentine movies starring Star Magic artists also opened on February 15.
They are Star Cinema’s “My Ex and Whys” of Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano and TBA Productions’ “I’m Drunk, I Love You” of Maja Salvador and Paulo Avelino.
On the TV scene, Star Magic talents who premiered their new drama series on ABS-CBN include Maja Salvador in “Wildflower” (with Vin Abrenica and Joseph Marco) and Shaina Magdayao, Denise Laurel in romantic-thriller “The Better Half” (with JC de Vera and Carlo Aquino).
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MOVIES, MOVIES – Upcoming movies starring Star Magic actors and actresses include the following:
“Dear Future Husband” – John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah Geronimo.
“Northern Lights” – Piolo Pascual, Yen Santos
“Luck at First Sight” – Jericho Rosales.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Matteo Guidicelli.
“PweraUsog” – Joseph Marco.
“Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” – Paulo Avelino with Aaron Villaflor and Jason Abalos.
“The Ghost Bride” – Kim Chiu, Matteo Guidicelli.
“Dear Other Self” – Jodi Sta. Maria, JC de Vera, Joseph Marco, Yaying, Sofia Andres. (NESTOR CUARTERO)