Breaking News: Tyrone Perez found dead in an abandoned car in Valenzuela.

Young actor Tyrone Perez reportedly committed suicide today. He was born on September 14, 1985 as (Jojo Perez) is a model, actor and TV host and an alumnus of Starstruck, a reality-based talent search of GMA 7. He was found in an abandoned car in Valenzuela.

37th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night 2011 Winners

Here is the complete list of winners during the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night:

Best Picture: “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story” (Scenema Concepts Int’l, Viva Films)

Second Best Picture: Enteng Ng Ina Mo (Star Cinema, M-Zet Films)

Third Best Picture: Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13 (Regal Films)

Best Director: “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”

Best Actor: Dingdong Dantes (“Segunda Mano”)

Best Actress: Maricel Soriano (“Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”)

Best Supporting Actor: John Regala (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo (“My Househusband: Ikaw Na!”)

Best Child Performer: Bugoy Carino (“Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13”)

Best Screenplay: Roi Iglesias and Rey Ventura (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Story: Chris Martinez and Marlon Rivera (“Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13”)

Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award: “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”

Gender Sensitivity Award: “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!”

Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Original Theme Song: “La Paloma” by Ely Buendia (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Musical Score: Jerry Lazaten (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Sound Recording: Mike Idioma (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Editing: Jason Canapay and Ryan Orduna (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Production Design: Fritz Siloria, Mona Soriano, and Ronaldo Cadapan (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)

Best Visual Effects: Riot Inc. (“Ang Panday 2”)

Best Make-up: Florencia Penero, Niccolo Medina, and Jayvee Flores (“Enteng Ng Ina Mo”)

Best Float: “Ang Panday 2”

Best Full-Length Independent Film: “Pintakasi”

Best New Wave Actor: JM de Guzman (“Pintakasi”)

Best New Wave Actress: Iza Calzado (“H.I.V.”)

New Wave Gender Sensitivity Award: “H.I.V.” (full-length) and “Speechless from Miriam College (student film)

Best Student Film: “Payaso” from De La Salle-Lipa and MATe from Colegio San Juan de Letran

Special Jury Prize: “Biyahe Ni Barbie” from De La Salle-College of St. Benilde

GMA Network: There is no truth to the rumors that Manny Pangilinan bought GMA Network

GMA Network said there is no truth to the rumors that it has been acquired by Manny Pangilinan and his media conglomerate, MediaQuest Holdings.

In a statement sent to Yahoo! Philippines OMG! and other media outlets, GMA Network said: “There is no truth to the rumor going around in social media sites and the Internet that Mr. Manny Pangilinan has bought GMA Network.”

“In fact, there is no negotiation going on between GMA and Mr. Pangilinan regarding the latter’s acquisition of GMA-7,” it further said.

Earlier this week, rumors surfaced that Pangilinan is trying to acquire the Kapuso network.

Pangilinan, who is known by his initials “MVP,” is the chairman of MediaQuest Holdings, which has controlling equity of TV5.

MediaQuest had tried but failed to acquire a controlling stake in GMA Network nearly 10 years ago.

Mo Twister said he did not upload the newest video of him and Rhian Ramos

Mo Twister said he did not upload the newest video of him and ex-girlfriend Rhian Ramos that surfaced on YouTube earlier this week.

“I know so many theories are out there on how these videos are being uploaded online. I hope I can be as clear as possible that this is not my doing,” he wrote on his Tumblr page posted on Wednesday, December 21.

The video, which has already been removed from YouTube, showed the 34-year-old disc jockey and television host and the 21-year-old actress in an intimate moment.

'Not in my possession'

Mo explained the said video was not in his possession.

“This latest video was not one in my possession. It was not recorded on my laptop,” he said.

Mo further wrote: “These files are amongst some of our more private and intimate moments and right now, it looks like even though I ask beg the person to stop uploading these videos, it will not make a difference. I hope this will all end soon.”

Earlier this month, a video of Mo crying over the alleged abortion of Rhian surfaced online. Mo denied uploading the first video, explaining that he had deleted all his digital data before selling his laptop. He added that “apparently, someone ‘repaired’ the erased files/hard drive and uploaded some personal files of mine.”

Following the controversy, the Kapuso actress asked to take a break from showbiz. Last week, GMA-7 announced that Marian Rivera will take Rhian’s place in the upcoming primetime soap opera “My Beloved.”

Marian Rivera feels grateful to Kris Aquino

Marian Rivera feels grateful to Kris Aquino. This is because the TV host took good care of Dingdong Dantes, Marian’s boyfriend, on the set of the Metro Filmfest entry “Segunda Mano”, where he plays Kris’s leading man.

“Consistent si Ate Kris na nagti-text sa akin everyday, kahit may pelikula si Dingdong or wala. Mga Bible verses, prayers. Ganun si Ate (Kris) kahit hindi kami madalas magkita,” Marian said at the press conference of “Panday 2” last Wednesday, December 14.

How does Marian feel about the fact that Kris is fond of her?

“Alam ko naman yun. Nakakatuwa si Ate (Kris), hindi ko sya makakalimutan,” Marian replied.

Marian recalled getting a text message from Kris asking her (Marian) to give Dingdong an eye cream.

"Siguro ang hindi ko makakalimutan, nag-text siya sa akin, sabi ni Ate Kris, 'Yan, ano bang ginagamit mong eye cream? Bigyan mo nga si Dong kasi kailangan namin sa eksena na hindi ganun yung mata niya,’” Marian shared.

Kris is also very vocal about her wish for Dingdong to get an acting award for “Segunda Mano.” Marian agrees, since she thinks Dingdong gave his best in the movie, where he plays a different character.

“So, yun lang, masaya ako doon. Nakakatawa at nakakatuwa din na nagte-thank you din ako kay Ate Kris na inaalagaan din niya si Dong sa mga eksena, hindi lang siya,” Marian said.

Not bothered

Marian added that she is not bothered at Kris and Dingdong’s team-up in the movie.

“Kilala ko naman yung dalawa. Trabaho lang yun,” she said.

Given the chance, would Marian grab the chance to work with Kris?

“Siyempre. Masaya din ako if ever makatrabaho ko si Ate. Ako naman ang lilipad sa kabila,” Marian answered.

Marian said nothing is definite yet on whether or not she will work with male stars outside her home network, GMA 7.

"Hindi ko alam, wala pa akong alam,” Marian replied when asked about rumors that she will have non-GMA male artists as co-stars. Marian is rumored to have a project lined up with Kapamilya talent Coco Martin.

“Sabi ko naman din, mahirap din namang magsabi ng 'Oo, may gagawin kami.' Pero wala pang script, hindi pa namin inuupuan, lahat yun eh wala lang talaga. Unless magpa-presscon, may one-on-one kami na io-offer sa amin 'yan, yun, sigurado 'yon. Pero sa ngayon, wala pa," she revealed.

Marian revealed that she’s willing to work with anyone as long as it’s okay with her home network.

Since she is busy promoting her movie “Panday 2” which also stars Bong Revilla and Iza Calzado,

Christmas at home

Marian said she will spend her Christmas with her family in Cavite. She is also thankful for the blessings she received this year and looks forward to a better and more fruitful year.

Is there something she regrets doing this year?

“Wala. Kasi naniniwala ako na sa bawat araw na pinagdadaanan ng isang tao ay may natututunan ka, eh. Kung doon ka mas magiging stronger at magiging mas mabuting tao, bakit hindi,” Marian replied.

“Panday 2” opens on December 25 in theaters nationwide. It stars Bong Revilla, Iza Calzado, Phillip Salvador, Benjie Paras, Rhian Ramos, Eddie Garcia, Kris Bernal, Buboy Villar and Alden Richards and is directed by Mac Alejandre. It is produced by GMA Films and Imus Productions.

US boxing star Floyd Mayweather will plead guilty in a deal to end two pending criminal cases

Undefeated US boxing star Floyd Mayweather will plead guilty to reduced charges on Wednesday in a deal to end two pending criminal cases, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Tuesday.
Mayweather faced up to 34 years in prison over a domestic violence incident and another charge of battery on a security guard in a dispute involving traffic tickets, but might serve only as little as two days behind bars.
Clark County district attorney David Roger told the newspaper that Mayweather will enter guilty pleas in Las Vegas Justice Court on one count of battery domestic violence and two counts of harassment, all misdemeanors.
Prosecutors retained the right to argue for sentencing under the deal and Mayweather could face $3,000 in fines and a minimum of two days in jail up to a maximum to 18 months behind bars.
Mayweather, 34, was set to have a preliminary hearing on Wednesday on felony charges that included coercion, grand larceny and robbery from a 2010 incident involving ex-girlfriend Josie Harris and their three children.
Mayweather, free on $31,000 bail from that incident, was accused of assaulting her after she told him she was dating another man, police said, and he reacted by striking Harris, threatening his children and taking their cell phones.
The misdemeanor battery charge Mayweather will face stems from striking Harris while the harassment charges come from the threats to his children.
Next week, Mayweather will plead no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge and pay a $1,000 fine for poking a security guard in November of last year over parking violations near his mansion in a gated community.
Mayweather, 42-0 with 26 knockouts, stopped fellow American Victor Ortiz in the fourth round last September to win the World Boxing Council welterweight title. He plans to fight again on May 5 in Las Vegas against an undecided foe.
Boxing fans have longed to see Mayweather test himself against the fighter many fans consider to have replaced him as the world pound-for-pound champion, Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao.