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Subject: Oi! What happened, Oi? GMA-7 show? Author: Jhun- interesting and informative [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 02:25:41 04/22/06 Sat In reply to: article on-line 's message, "Who will be the next ‘Pop Superstar’?" on 01:39:10 04/22/06 Sat Oi! What happened, Oi? PENPOINT By Ryan Mark The Freeman 04/22/2006 It is now more than six months since GMA-7 Cebu's Sunday late- morning show "Oi" made its premiere. It was October last year when the Cebuano viewers had its first glimpse of "Oi" and its five hosts then - Marti, Recca, Eguia, Arriane and Yuri. From the looks of its debut, it seemed that ABS-CBN's "Jud Morning" faced a formidable competitor - or so many thought. After its pilot episode, Cebu press raved about "Oi," saying it was dynamic, interactive, and stylish, leveling to the standards of GMA- 7 Manila's "SOP." In fact, creative people from Manila were sent here to see to it that everything would be fine in terms of conceptualizing, editing, and directing. Yet, after the good reviews and the gargantuan predictions, "Oi" failed to sustain the momentum and match expectations. In short, the show has become a flop! It's only now that I'll admit this: from the beginning, I had doubted the possibility of "Oi" toppling "Jud Morning." But since I'm very regionalistic - I've always loved and hoped for local talents to shine - I played deaf and blind to the negative comments about "Oi." I was deeply hoping that the show would eventually cope up and outdo its pilot episode. But every Sunday, the show deteriorates. I think its cause is the concept itself. It's not clear on what it wants to project or what it wants to achieve. It is literally a variety show. Like chopsuey, it is jumbled and has no direction. Since the start, the concept of "Oi" has never really been made clear. All that has been said before was that it was going to be an interactive program. They also said that it would expose their hosts to tedious challenges including getting dirty and stressed just to show that though they're pretty and charming, they still can do what the common tao does. That was supposedly their way of getting closer to the "masa" viewers. That was why on its pilot episode, Eguia and special guest, Cebuana rising star Isabel Oli, were brought to the crowded Carbon market to do shopping. (Well as if it's really that challenging to shop there. Many market-goers actually, including I, find joy in haggling over prices.) In succeeding episodes, there was Marti (who only stayed briefly and left soon after for the US), who tried his hand on pig-roasting as he joined the lechon festival in Talisay, then there was Eguia again in that flop interview with Dennis Trillo and Alfred Vargas. I say flop because she either had the wrong questions or threw them at the wrong time. I also got to watch a segment wherein Arianne interviewed a certain man at the Fuente skywalk who earns a living by sketching people for a fee. If I'm not mistaken it was a Christmas special, but I have to say it was boring because it was obvious that she was just reading questions from a cue card and relying on the instructions of the segment producer. The better segment during the Christmas special was the interview with the oldest firecracker maker in Lapu-Lapu City done by Marti. He also did a feature on the beauty and risk of sporting a tattoo. Still, even if I wasn't furnished a copy of that episode's rating, I'm pretty sure it was way behind "Jud Morning" with its sentimental gift-giving segments to the children in Bohol, who survived the food poisoning incident, as well as the feeding of sidewalk dwellers along Manalili. That touching episode left me crying afterwards. I also got to see that episode featuring the "Kalapukan Festival" done somewhere in Minglanilla with gays in skimpy attire having a scuffle amid knee-deep mud. Instead of being entertained, I was slighted because members of the third sex were made laughing-stock again. Okay, given the participants did it at their own will, still it was a form of exploitation by taking advantage of the dire financial needs of those gays. It was degrading. Recently, I caught another segment that showed gays being pelted with iced water packs - the one who wasn't hit became the winner - another form of disrespect to the third sex. Why not simply show the beautiful side of gays - i.e. how they shine and succeed despite the odds and discrimination against them? Why do gays have to be the laughing stock if not the punching bag in these segments? We also recently saw the entry of another segment, "Pop Sensation Showdown," hosted by world-class performer Rizza Navales. And more recently, there was a pre-Holy Week presentation with Yuri, Recca and Amon trying a hand in the drama department through a telesine entitled "Kinabuhi," a story of two prodigal children and another one who was a closet gay. I would say they should not have ventured into it at all because the acting was so dry. I hardly saw promise in any of them. That they are hosts and not thespians could, however, be use an excuse. But then, they could have tapped real local acting talents to star in that telesine. As for the "Pop Showdown," I admit it's a very good concept. I like it because it promotes and give exposure to local talents. But is one hour enough? Last month, I learned that the irritating Eguia and boring Arianne (but boy was she very captivating parading in an elegant bridal gown designed by Philip Rodriguez in a fashion show last April 5 at the Mandaue City heritage garden) were already out as hosts, leaving behind Rizza, Yuri, Recca and Amon. Now, my question is did these hosts undergo workshop already, as what was announced before, to hone their potentials? It was even said that they would be trained in Manila so that they too would be ready to take on possible hosting exposures in either "SOP" or showbiz-oriented programs like "S Files" and "Startalk." Was this a "broken promise" because they have not improved at all? Their voices are lively but their expressions are bland. Try watching "Oi" and you will see what I mean. Which reminds me of a movie director-friend who once told me "shouting or raising one's voice while hosting does not manifest liveliness and energy at all. Facial expression and speaking voice should go together." Therefore, a hosting workshop would be a big boost for the "Oi" gang! After all is said, my humble suggestion is that it's about time its producers should evaluate the show and come to a decision: should they let go of it and come up with another one or doubly work on its improvement? Should they choose to start anew, they should get hosts who have a clearer grasp of the dynamics of local entertainment, plus are mature to handle interviews, etcetera. Better yet, let the selection of hosts be a reality-based search so they can develop a following like in the case of Ethel Booba and Phoemela Baranda in "Extra Challenge" before. Let the viewers decide on whom they want to see onscreen. This way we are assured that the viewers themselves think that the host/s has/have more to offer than good looks. Because gone are the days where a pretty face is enough passport to showbiz. Talent now comes first what with the wonders of cosmetic surgery at our disposal. Still, even if looks have more bearing, the format of the show should be identified - will it be a talk show, a game show, a sports-oriented show, a lifestyle show or a singing contest? It should have an identity. Let's face it: "Oi" is an expensive experiment that failed. Time to move on folks, or you will eventually lose your audience. http://www.philstar.com/philstar/FREEMAN200604222402.htm ---------------- > rv_thebirdnest · Regine Velasquez Fans Bird Nest Group! http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/rv_thebirdnest/ [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: pps: The Grand Contenders Album Author: mmJun- a PPS article!! wow! [Edit] Date Posted: 02:29:52 04/22/06 Sat The Grand Contenders Album Article posted April 20, 2006 Seven grand contenders. Seven remarkable voices. Seven passionate renditions. Everything that Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 has to offer is now captured in the glorious Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Contenders' Album. From the jam-packed urban districts of Manila and Davao to the grandeur of Canada and California, seven brilliant vocalists emerged to compete in the grand finals night and at the same time provided audiences a preview of greater things to come with the Grand Contenders' Album. Weaving their own brand of magic, these seven aspirants' debut album will surely enchant you. Opening the musical salvo is seven-week champion and first grand finalist Harry Santos. His version of To Where You Are is a poignant makeover from Josh Groban's. Harry pursues a comparable vocal treatment with the original, sometimes matching Groban note for note. Second grand contenderand the youngest of them all Gerald Santos delivers on Kahit Isang Saglit, a powerful, emotive track. Gerald's strength has always been vintage ballads, and that is why his take on Kahit Isang Saglit flaunts pure charm with his dramatic voice, enhanced with equally dramatic orchestration. First female grand contender Aicelle Santos made history when she became the first eight-time weekly champion. This Psychology student goes beyond Freud and Fromm in blowing people's minds. The moment she sings everyone listens. All The Man That I Need oozes with soul and passion, reminding listeners of Aretha Franklin. The sultry If I Could offers listeners an almost ambient yet sumptuous sample of Irra Cenina's talents. Surrounded by a landscape of soft guitar and piano work, showcases a different vocal quality. Irra's voice is rich in quality but strong enough to shift from genre to genre, a rare attribute among vocalists these days. Meanwhile, determination seems to be the key to Denver Regencia's success. After failing to qualify in the Manila and Cavite auditions, he showed up at the Davao auditions and this time, he finally booked his ticket to the show and eventually clawed his way to the top. Interestingly, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart follows where Irra's If I Could left off. Denver's apparent maturity in crafting his own personality in this rendition is palpable. The track's luxurious instrumentation is only an ornament compared to Denver's voice that glides like ice. One of the flagships in this album is Elise Estrada's cover of Natural Woman. Representing Canada this year, Elise's interpretation of Natural Woman is delectable with that breathy albeit potent voice that Carole King would have been proud to hear. She reaches vocal heights in the middle of the song with no signs of faltering. 18-year-old Rosemarie Tan is representing the United States in the competition. She has already performed in the New York musical, The Apollo, which justifies her theatrical voice reaching unbelievably new pinnacles. Neither One Of Us sets Rosemarie apart with a classic, cultured sophistication present in this rendition. Aware of her voice's celestial possibility, Rosemarie rarely overdoes herself although she never holds back when needed, harnessing that voice by the time Neither One Of Us moves forward. The final track Magsimula Ka features the seven grand contenders bringing out the best in each others' ranges, incorporating a good combination in the song's aim at motivating audiences. Pinoy Pop Superstar continues to rage on in its second year and this album would definitely foster a better appreciation of the Filipino talent. What's more, Pinoy Pop Superstar is progressing faster and is pushing for discovering truly talented artists. With this release, listeners can expect an exciting showdown as the grand finals approaches on May 6. 'Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 - Grand Contenders' album is available nationwide only from GMA Records and exclusively distributed by Ivory Music and Video. Who do you think will become the next Pinoy Pop Superstar? Vote for your favorite contender for a chance to win P20,000 or VIP Seats to the Grand Showdown! Text: Harry / Gerald / Aicelle / Irrah /Denver / Elise / Rosemarie and send to 2364 for Globe, TM and Sun or 4627 for Smart and Talk N Text http://www.igma.tv/article.php?articleid=6093 ******************** rv_pinoypopsuperstar · Regine Velasquez: Pinoy Pop SuperStar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rv_pinoypopsuperstar/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Official Articles about PPS are RARE! Author: mmJun- grrrr.. [Edit] Date Posted: 02:51:19 04/22/06 Sat What a surprise.. a rare official PPS article finally comes out! G r e e t i n g s , Well, you all seen it. I just posted it right before this one. A new PPS article. An official one that got posted in the official PPS web site on GMA-7 site. Meanwhile those other singing competition shows have articles coming out left and right. Even posting in the tabloids. Geez.. Am I the only one who noticing this?! Because it isn't just the show that is getting somewhat snobbed and ignored. Its us too. We the fans. And some of you intend to give the show a try as well. Anyone here connected with GMA-7 or knows someone who is? Anyone want to come forward and chat about what we can do to get some attention and the kind of information many are looking for? It may be time to make ourselves known out there to those in charge. We want some satisfaction! eh? hehe.. This ain't just a small fan group of the show. This is also a Regine fans group. ( RV fans are known for making alot of noise. hehe.) Anyone on this group want to help out somehow someway and try to make things happen for everyone. Get GMA-7 to put out more articles.. pictures.. what else? mmJun >:-) Tried of this silly unprofessional attitude I see going on with GMA-7. If you guys are also bothered then lets go shake a few tree branches. Probably help the song bird out some while we're at it too. Otherwise, the show might not get a 4th season, people.. if no one cares enough it won't. I see it coming at the way things are moving. yeah? >;-( Below is the list of articles on the PPS site : ( that's all there has been for this season?! Sus! ) The Grand Contenders Album Seven grand contenders. Seven remarkable voices. Seven passionate renditions. Everything that Pinoy Pop Superstar Year 2 has to offer is now captured in the glorious Pinoy Pop Superstar Grand Contenders' Album. From the jam-packed urban districts of Manila and Davao to the grandeur of Canada and California, seven brilliant vocalists emerged to compete in the grand finals night Living the life of a Pinoy Pop Superstar She is among the millionaires and instant superstars of the entertainment industry. When she won the first Pinoy Pop Superstar grand champion title and great prizes, Jonalyn Viray's life changed in an instant. Game Break for PPS2 Finalists and Fans The finalists of the Pinoy Pop Superstar second batch are now certified stars! Eh kasi naman aside from having fans who keep screaming their names ay part na rin sila ng ever growing family of stars na nakaka-chat natin! The three favorites, Aicelle, Gerald and Harry Santos are now part of the Fanatxt Family. Gerald Santos, will he be the next PPS2 finalist? Malakas ang bulong-bulungan! Si Gerald Santos na nga ba ang next Pinoy Pop Superstar? Are you the next Pinoy Pop Superstar? Are you ready to be the next Pinoy Pop Superstar? Think you have what it takes to the second season’s biggest singing sensation? Check out the regional schedule and be ready with your most mind- blowing vocal powers! Sing with your Pinoy Pop Superstars! You’ve tracked their rise to fame in the musical scene as finalists of Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 1. Now, you can listen to their powerful voices and even sing-along with them. Pinoy Pop Superstar launches second season The hype and excitement of Pinoy Pop Superstar's climactic finale is only beginning to die down. A frenzy of show guestings and recording sessions await five of the eight finalists. Pinoy Pop Superstar finalists join GMA talent pool Only one emerged as the country’s first Pinoy Pop Superstar but all who made it to the finals are winners as well. Jonalyn outshines them all It was an exciting night at the Big Dome. The music thrummed and the banners waved as fans cheered for their favorite Pinoy Pop Superstar contender. But the most petite contestant stood the tallest once the smoke was cleared. Who will be the ultimate Pinoy Pop Superstar? Eight hopeful singers look towards the weekend with one thought in mind: will I be the first Pinoy Pop Superstar? Who Will Win It All? Do any of these glam-hopefuls deserve the bombastic package price offered by Pinoy Pop Superstar? Michael, Charmaine, Brenan, Kristel, MC, Jonalyn, Philbert and Shiela are all vying for the win. The impossible dream is coming soon. Singing idols hit the road Pinoy Pop Superstar, the a year-long talent search for the ultimate singing sensations of the Philippines is coming to its end. ----- shame.. shame.. -------- > >******************** >rv_pinoypopsuperstar · >Regine Velasquez: Pinoy Pop SuperStar >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rv_pinoypopsuperstar/ >++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: PPS: Gerald Santos : A step closer to his dream ( finals! ) Author: pps news [Edit] Date Posted: 23:16:31 04/28/06 Fri PPS: Gerald Santos : A step closer to his dream ( finals! ) A step closer to his dream The seven finalists of Pinoy Pop Superstar were presented to the members of the press Monday at Ratsky’s Tomas Morato in Quezon City. The grand final showdown will be held on May 6 at the Araneta Coliseum where the seven contenders will battle it out and one will emerge as the Pinoy Pop Superstar. The seven grand finalists are Harry Santos (Quezon City), Gerald Santos (Navotas), Aicelle Santos (Manila), Irra Cenina (Pasig City), Denver Regencia (Davao City), Elise Estrada (Canada) and Rosemarie Tan (US) who all have the chance to become the newest singing sensation of GMA-7. The grand champion will get a one-year management contract from GMA- 7 and recording contract from GMA Records. Gerald Santos, the contender from Navotas City, hopes he could provide a comfortable life to his family. That motivated him to join the singing contest hosted by Regine Velasquez. He’s turning 16 on May 15 and it would be an early birthday gift if Gerald emerges as the newest Pinoy Pop Superstar. “I really want to win for my family,“ says the teenager whose father works at the Navotas fish port where his mother is also employed as a cashier. Would you believe that Gerald has stopped eating fish for the time being? “It affects the quality of my voice that’s why I had to stop eating fish for a while. I have to take care of my voice, especially since the finals of the contest is fast approaching,” he reveals. Gerald was only seven years old when he got interested in singing. The Voltes 5 theme song was the first song he had ever learned and the one he’d always sing in school. Then he learned to sing songs popularized by April Boy Regino. He dreams of becoming a professional singer someday, like his idol Ogie Alcasid. Gerald knows that to win in Pinoy Pop Superstar would move him a step closer to his dream. His other favorites are Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Regine Velasquez, Michael Bolton, and Barry Manilow. Whatever happens in the grand finals, he is determined to pursue his dream of becoming a professional singer. He has joined many singing contests as a young boy, winning some but suffering setbacks as well. But no matter what happens, Gerald is dead set on chasing his dream to be a singer. http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2006042962689.html < ------------------------- rv_pinoypopsuperstar · Regine Velasquez: Pinoy Pop SuperStar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rv_pinoypopsuperstar/ ------------------------ > The largest yahoo group among five on Regine's & GMA-7s " Pinoy Pop Superstar " ( But still missing any persons attached to the show and to Aria Productions acting as moderators ) tsk, tsk.. > ;-/ rv_searchforastar · Regine Velasquez's Search For A Star regine_velasquez · asia's songbird!!!! Regine's bird nest feathers yahoo group http://insidebuzz.tripod.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Pinoy Pop Roadshow PPS Author: from GMA-7 web site [Edit] Date Posted: 01:43:27 04/29/06 Sat >Pinoy Pop Roadshow It's the Pinoy Pop Superstar provincial tour! Who will be the next singing sensation? Tune in to find out! PARTICULARS LOCATION INTERNATIONAL AIRING (ASPAC) INTERNATIONAL AIRING (US) Provincial Roadshow 1 SM Cebu Terminal Malaysia - April 2 8:50pm - 9:40pm PDT - April 2 9:40pm - 10:30pm Japan - April 2 9:50pm - 10:40pm MDT - April 2 10:40pm - 11:30pm Guam - April 2 10:50pm - 11:40pm CDT - April 2 11:40pm - 12:30pm Dubai - April 2 4:50pm - 5:40pm EDT - April 3 12:40am - 1:30am KSA - April 2 3:50pm - 4:40pm Hawaii - April 2 6:40pm - 7:30pm Saipan - April 6 8:50pm - 9:40pm Provincial Roadshow 2 SM Baguio Entertainment Center Malaysia - April 9 8:50pm - 9:40pm PDT - April 9 9:40pm - 10:30pm Japan - April 9 9:50pm - 10:40pm MDT - April 9 10:40pm - 11:30pm Guam - April 9 10:50pm - 11:40pm CDT - April 9 11:40pm - 12:30pm Dubai - April 9 4:50pm - 5:40pm EDT - April 10 12:40am - 1:30am KSA - April 9 3:50pm - 4:40pm Hawaii - April 9 6:40pm - 7:30pm Saipan - April 13 8:50pm - 9:40pm Provincial Raodshow 3 Iloilo Malaysia - April 23 8:50pm - 9:40pm PDT - April 23 9:40pm - 10:30pm Japan - April 23 9:50pm - 10:40pm MDT - April 23 10:40pm - 11:30pm Guam - April 23 10:50pm - 11:40pm CDT - April 23 11:40pm - 12:30pm Dubai - April 23 4:50pm - 5:40pm EDT - April 24 12:40am - 1:30am KSA - April 23 3:50pm - 4:40pm Hawaii - April 23 6:40pm - 7:30pm Saipan - April 27 8:50pm - 9:40pm Provincial Roadshow 4 Davao Malaysia - April 30 8:50pm - 9:40pm PDT - April 30 9:40pm - 10:30pm Japan - April 30 9:50pm - 10:40pm MDT - April 30 10:40pm - 11:30pm Guam - April 30 10:50pm - 11:40pm CDT - April 30 11:40pm - 12:30pm Dubai - April 30 4:50pm - 5:40pm EDT - May 1 12:40am - 1:30am KSA - April 30 3:50pm - 4:40pm Hawaii - April 30 6:40pm - 7:30pm Saipan - May 4 8:50pm - 9:40pm Roadshow 5 SM Fairview Malaysia - May 7 PDT - May 7 Japan - May 7 MDT - May 7 Guam - May 7 CDT - May 7 Dubai - May 7 EDT - May 8 KSA - May 7 Hawaii - May 7 Saipan - May 11 http://www.gmapinoytv.com/article.php?articleid=2659 ---------------- > rv_pinoypopsuperstar · Regine Velasquez: Pinoy Pop SuperStar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rv_pinoypopsuperstar/ ------------------ > [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Big Dome with the PPS II Final Showdown Author: mmJun- PPS news on-line [Edit] Date Posted: 12:03:21 05/10/06 Wed Big Dome with the “Pinoy Pop Superstar 2 Final Showdown WE were at the Big Dome when the "Pinoy Pop Superstar 2 Final Showdown" was held last Saturday night and it was packed with the fans of the seven contenders. The affair was shown on Sunday night. The opening was a stunning production number with several dancers in colorful Muslim costumes and with host Regine Velasquez appearing from above on a harness while singing "I Believe I Can Fly." With her were the seven contenders of PPS 1 led by winner Jonalyn Viray and the seven finalists of PPS 2. The first round saw the seven newcomers dishing out their favorite numbers. The two top crowd favorites were Gerald Santos, who sang "Kahit Isang Saglit" and Aicelle Santos, who sang her favorite Whitney Houston number, "All the Man That I Need." They would later win two special awards worth P20,000 each. Aicelle won as Roadshow Superstar for her winning performances in Cebu, Baguio, Iloilo, Davao and in Manila, while Gerald won as Viewers' Favorite through text votes. In the second round, the three Santoses among the contestants were retained: Aicelle, Gerald and Harry, plus Denver Regencia of Davao. But in the end, it's the pint-sized 14-year-old Gerald who won as grand champion. He got one million pesos in cash, a Futura Classic house and lot from Filinvest, a brand new Chevrolet Optra, a one-year management contract with GMA Network, a recording contract with GMA Records, P300,000 worth of services from Vicky Belo, one-year free beauty services and P50,000 cash from Ricky Reyes, P100,000 worth of clothes from Edwin Tan and Pepsi Herrera. The judges were composer Danny Tan, soul diva Jaya, Director Floy Quintos, and GMA executives Wilma Galvante and Felipe Yalong. http://www.malaya.com.ph/may11/ente_2.htm < ------------- rv_pinoypopsuperstar · Regine Velasquez: Pinoy Pop SuperStar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rv_pinoypopsuperstar/ ---------------------------- > http://insidebuzz.tripod.com Regine was flying around at the dome again? ;-) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]