Fri, Apr 8, 2011
Madam Auring is the the most famous celebrity fortune-teller and undoubtedly one of the most controversial personalities in showbiz. Her unique ways, antics, fashion sense, and taste for younger men endeared her to the public. Jimmy Santiago is a sharpshooter who became a member of the Manila Police District (MPD) in the 90s and also became a member of SWAT. Now, his life took a different turn. Before, his gun is his only weapon against scrupulous criminals. Now, he also wields the law as a trial judge in the courtroom.
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Located on the southern edge of Africa and lying at the foot of Table Mountain, the metropolis of Cape Town is certainly one of the world's most beautiful cities, an exciting combination of Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. Cape Town and its environs are completely different to the normal expectations of Africa. No desolate bush land reaching to the horizon and no life-threatening wild animals.
Fri, May 13, 2011
Rina Reyes is a former actress in the 90s and the granddaughter of Paraluman, a star in the 40s. Her greatest challenge came when her husband, Ian Reyes, died of lung cancer and had to support her children as a single parent. Lariza Garcia-Tangalin is a street vendor who has five artistically inclined children. Two are violinists, two are ballerinas and the youngest son plays piano and a fourth grader at the Ateneo.
Fri, May 20, 2011
Chad Borja was a famous singer in the 90s. After being diagnosed with throat cancer, he lost his confidence and quit show business. Adeline Dumapong is a bronze medalist weightlifting champion. She has polio and the first Filipino paralympic medalist.
Fri, May 27, 2011
Lito Gruet was a model and actor back in the 80s and adored by many because of his looks and physique. He started to fade after he became a drug addict. He went under rehabilitation in DARE center and after being cured, he applied for a job in the center and eventually became its center director. Tristan Encarnacion is the son of celebrity hairdresser Jun Encarnacion. Growing up, he was the butt of jokes as he is the son of a gay man. But despite of it all, he remained a loving son. He was devastated when his father passed away but his father's memory also propelled him to pursue his dreams.
Fri, Jun 3, 2011
Alvin Aragon is one of the Avengers of Starstruck Season 1. He entered showbizness because he wanted to be famous and earn his own money. But soon, he got himself embroiled in a lot of troubles. But when he met Sex Bomb girl Izzy Trazona in a Christian church, he fell in love and everything changed. He became more responsible, religious and had a new perspective in life. A teenager allegedly shot his girlfriend inside a classroom due to a disagreement, then later shot himself too. His father donated his eyes to the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines. Now, because of these eyes, a widow and mother Celia Avila has been blessed to see the light of day again.
Fri, Jun 10, 2011
After bowing out of the showbiz limelight, 80s starlet Alma Antonio left for Canada to pursue her studies but unfortunately, she got pregnant. After giving birth, she returned to the Philippines to reclaim her place in showbiz to no avail. She was forced to do other jobs as a driver and bar singer to support her family. Recently, she was among the 12 lady drivers trained by the MMDA and was given work. Margie Madriaga has tried to kill herself not just once but three times already by drug overdose. One time, she has been in coma for three days and was virtually dead. Find out how she came back to life and lives to tell the good lessons she has realized with her unique out-of-body experience.
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
Chuckie Dreyfus is a former child actor in the 80s and then he became part of the Wednesday group of the seminal teen oriented variety show, That's Entertainment. Now, the former child star is now a musical director and composer and he's trying to make a comeback in showbiz for his mother who has cancer. Sagradia Famila is a group of Rizal devotees in Calamba, Laguna, who believes that Jose Rizal is a god. The group is led by Nanay Gloria Bibat, 84 years old who is said to be possessed by the spirit of Rizal every time he has a message for his followers.
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Athena Imperial used to be a GMA7 researcher and once hoped to become a beauty queen when she joined Mutya ng Pilipinas in 2007 but failed to win the crown. She persevered and on her second attempt to a beauty pageant, she won Miss Philippines Earth. Five years have passed since Rainier Remigio met a severe motor accident because of drunk driving. It caused him to undergo several operations to save his life.
Fri, Jul 1, 2011
Rommel Adducul is a former MBA Most Valuable Player, Asian Games Gold Medalist and a PBA star player. It's been three years since the cager was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. He has undergone several radiation sessions and chemotherapy to battle cancer. How is he doing now? Hans Ivan Ruiz was a diligent student and a volleyball varsity player in college. Now he is accused of being the attacker of director Ricky Rivero whom he met over Facebook.
Fri, Jul 8, 2011
Helen Grace Payumo was the lone survivor of a massacre committed to her family. She, her mother, two sisters and a brother were brutally murdered in September of 1995. She was 11. Kayle Dominique Bones and Marife Dela Cruz live like a husband and wife despite being just 14 years of age.
Fri, Jul 22, 2011
Follow Kobe Bryant's visit in the Philippines for the fourth time and meet, Pedro Solligue, a Philippine champion sailor.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011
As Azkals rise to popularity, a rape controversy faced its four members and the victim is in the person of Amanda Coling. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake ravaged Baguio City in 16 July 1990. The Hyatt Terraces Hotel crumbled in the ground and many people perished. Three people survived and one of them is Pedrito Dy, a cook in the hotel.
Fri, Aug 5, 2011
Myrna Diones was the only survivor in a massacre that happened in 1992. Her sister and two cousins were brutally killed by five cops in Benguet. Meet Myrna, 19 years after her ordeal. With a well-built physique and strong character, he became a sought-after sexy actor. Dante Balboa was at the peak of his career in the year 2002. But he has put his past behind and embraced a new career - being a university professor in Manila.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011
After 8 years of being out of the country, the Superstar Nora Aunor returns to the Philippines. An outsider, Rosalie Dela Cruz, and an inmate, Aurelius Dela Cruz, find love in the prisons.
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
Follow the visit of Paris Hilton in the country and the struggles of Rosella Miralles in her fight against drug addiction.
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Father Joey Faller is a healing priest. Many cancer patients, paraplegic and people with all sorts of ailments would lined up to him and be healed by his healing hand. Follow the crew, as they are allowed to shoot Father Faller by using thermal cameras. Nora Valenzuela is diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and has just few months to live. She is poor and could not get proper health care. She would leave behind a husband and three sons.
Fri, Sep 2, 2011
Rey and Grace, their real names are withheld, came into a relationship not knowing that they are siblings. But still, both made a choice even after knowing that fact and continued on to raise a family of their own. Bobby Parks played at the Philippine Basketball Association where he was awarded best import seven times and won 5 championships for Shell. He was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer.