FTLY: Prepare Your Boxes of Tissue

Pictures of Xin Yi apparently in an accident has appeared all over the FTLY forums. You know what that means. 😦

(Pictures are shown around the 1:05 mark)

This upcoming Sunday (Monday for the rest of the non-Mandarin speaking population) will be an emotional ride for sure. If you’re out of tissue, I suggest going to your local store to buy some. You’ll surely need it.

Philippines’ “My Girl” Episodes 1 & 2 w/ English Subtitles

(credit goes to PEx member, myworld25)

Fancy watching the Philippine remake of Korea’s My Girl? You can now watch it with English subtitles!

[LINK REMOVED – Go to the Navigation on the Right]

Thank you to the person who’s worked hard on subtitling the first two episodes. 🙂 Otchosais from Overstream.net had 3 episodes up, but the big man got a hold of it.

After watching today’s episode on TFC (that’s right, I’m a subscriber!), I’ve come to realize that Enchong Dee is damn fine. And you know what? I’m actually enjoying this drama — it’s hilarious.

In other Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson news, it also seems that their first drama, Sana Maulit Muli, which was renamed to Chances in Taiwan, became a hit in that country. Click here for the full article from Starmometer.com.

I’m glad that these two were able to enter a foreign market successfully because I can actually see Filipino drama making its way between the other “Asian Dramas”. However, from the number of forums that I visited today (just to find a picture of “My Girl” for this entry), I am so disappointed in the way some Filipinos all out put down the show (they weren’t from the PEx forum). Their comments are filled with rants about how the Philippines lack in originality, the country is copying other shows, et cetera. It’s like it never occurred to them that remaking shows from other countries has been done for years, yet they bash the Philippines for ABS-CBN’s My Girl while praising other countries that have done the same. So I really got to get this off my chest: If you don’t like show, then simply flip the channel! You don’t have to embarrass your own country — it just makes you look like a traitor to the rest of the other Filipinos and the drama-watching population. It would’ve been fine if they brought some constructive criticism about the show and its actors, but instead, they just all out bash the show just because the Philippines has been making remakes which (and I quote) “…proves that FILIPINOS lack ORIGINALITY!!!!!!” That has since been mentally noted in my “Most Ignorant List”.

You would think that I’d have less patriotism for the Philippines since I’m actually from the US, but from what I’ve seen tonight, even a “Fil-Am” like me has more pride than these Filipino “citizens” I’ve mentioned.

Oh yeah, and another thing. To ABS-CBN and GMA, this is purely business. They knew that the Asian and Mexican drama markets were booming, so simply, they just hopped on the gravy train as well.

Enough said. Good night! 🙂

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I found Preview magazine’s new cover featuring (from Left to Right) Maja Salvador, Rhian Ramos, Yasmien Kurdi, and Kim Chiu. (Credit goes to PEx member, boy_kapuso007). I just wanted to share it because I can’t believe how much Kim Chiu looks so different (in a good way), so much older — hell, I don’t even know if I should be using the word, “mature”, for her.

Anyways, the cover features Kapamilya and Kapuso together, which is fantastic. I love Maja, Yasmien, and Kim, and though I have yet to really see Rhian shine, I think she’s pretty all right.

Philippines Does “Hana Kimi”

From the title, you guys probably thought the Philippines is doing another remake. lol FAR FROM IT! Instead, the young comedians from ABS-CBN’s Going Bulilit have done a spoof to Taiwan’s Hana Kimi.

On my “ALL TIME Favorite Dramas” list, Hana Kimi is probably way up there with Coffee Prince and Fated to Love You. So I was surprised to see this floating around ‘net (from the PEx forum) and it’s a shame I didn’t get to watch it on Going Bulilit. But at least someone uploaded it on YT!

haha Sharlene San Pedro looks SO MUCH like a younger Ella Chen.

The Most Awaited Episode of Lobo, EVER.

Just when I thought the show was starting to slow down, the writers have once again proven me wrong. I urge you to watch today’s episode yourself rather than me having to give a recap because for sure, I wouldn’t be able to give it enough justice.

AND OF COURSE, not to forget:

In respect to Lobo, its creators, cast, and crew, you can buy Volume 1 (currently out of stock) & 2 (AVAILABLE!) of Lobo @ StarryStarry store for $13.99 each. Just search for “Lobo” at StarryStarry(dot)com.

Let’s begin! (click here to watch)

Lobofied Tuesday: “Lobo” Makes 360° Turn

The beginning kind of annoyed me a bit due to Lyka not using her super speed once again. However, by the end, the show saves itself from doom and as always, takes a leap forward. Thank you!

WATCH TONIGHT’S FULL EPISODE HERE!