US TV Series for Teens Awkward

This MTV series revolves around 16-year old Jenna Hamilton (played by Ashley Rickards) who is struggling with her identity, a phase most teenagers go through. She feels invisible in a popularity-driven school. However when she gets the attention she was looking for, it was through an accident that was misconstrued as a suicide. She has a huge crush with Matty McKibben (played by Beau Mirchoff) and she loses her virginity to him but Matty wants to keep their relationship a secret.

The season 1 of MTV’s ‘Awkward” premiers July 2011 and each half-hour episode features the typical high school life of an American teen. The story may seem simple as it is narrated by teenage girl’s blog. But it was entertaining and had a bit of mystery because Jenna receives a care-frontation letter from a mystery letter sender.

Though it seems simple, the story shows the conflicts and complications in each of the characters. The movie makes one feel the excitement of high school life. And another plus factor is the actors which are easy on the eyes like Ashley and Beau.

Note: IMO, this series is recommended for mature teenagers only- those who know that they should not imitate everything they see on TV and knows that they are responsible for their actions. This is because IMO again, there are so many sex scenes in this show and also features drugs and alcohol.

The season 2 of Awkward is yet to start this year.

Awkward Cast

Ashley Rickards: Jenna Hamilton

Beau Mirchoff: Matty Mckibben

Brett Davern: Jake Rosati

Molly Tarlov: Sadie Saxton (Jenna’s nemesis)

Jillian Rose Reed: Tamara (Jenna’s bestfriend)

Nikki DeLoach: Lacey Hamilton (Jenna’s mom)

Desi Lydic: Valerie Marks (high school counselor)

Jane Oineza: Sweet Young Actress

Elizabeth Jane Oineza or simply Jane Oineza was born July 22, 1996. This sweet young actress started her career in the fantaserye Marina where she played the role of young Marina played by Claudine Barretto. 

She became a part of the hit gag show for kids, Goin’ Bulilit. She portayed the role of younger version of main female characters in many shows such as Prinsesa ng Banyera and Ugly Betty. She is also part of a feature film entitled, Bakit Papa and of Kung Fu Kids, a live-action fantasy series produced by ABS-CBN which revolves around seven kids with different personalities and supernatural powers. She graduated from Goin’ Bulilit but her younger sister, Noemi Oineza remains as a mainstay of the gag show.

She became a part of an entertainment show for teens, Shoutout but the show was short-lived. She is also part of the teleserye, Maria la del Barrio and at present she is one of the cast of the new version of  Oka2kat. The new Oka2kat also stars Makisig Morales, Paul Salas, Sue Anna Ramirez and Joshua Colet.

By the way, am I the only one here who thinks Jane Oineza looks like Angelina Jolie?

 

Teen Stars in PEP’s list of Most Promising Stars this 2012

Who among the young stars of today will shine the brightest this 2012? Well according to the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), there are 12 celebrities that will make a mark in their showbiz career this year.

Apparently, they came up with the list based on their 2011 achievements and their upcoming projects this 2012. It’s a surprise that Kathryn Bernardo is not on the list.

Here are PEP’s 12 best bets for stardom in 2012.

1. Julia Montes (ABS-CBN)
2. Daniel Padilla (ABS-CBN)
3. Angeline Quinto (ABS-CBN)
4. Xian Lim (ABS-CBN)
5. Alden Richards (GMA-7)
6. Ritz Azul (TV-5)
7. Derrick Monasterio (GMA-7)
8. Sarah Lahbati (GMA-7)
9. Yassi Pressman (GMA-7)
10. Kristoffer Martin (GMA-7)
11. Enrique Gil (ABS-CBN)
12. Eula Caballero (TV-5)

Kathryn Bernardo in a Maalaala mo Kaya (MMK) Episode

Kathryn Bernardo and Philip Salvador will appear in the first episode of Maalaala mo Kaya (MMK) for 2012. The story will show the strong bond between Ete (Philip) and Dang (Kathryn), especially when Ete became mentally ill. During their family’s difficult times, it was Dang who stood strong for her father even if her mother was giving-up already.

Also starring in the episode are Snooky Serna, Janus del Prado, Alexa Ilacad, Ogie Escanilla, and Kristoff Meneses. It was researched by Mae Rose Balanay, written by Ruel Montañez, and directed by Dado Lumibao.

Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2011 Official Entries

Is your favorite teen star a part of any of the movie of this 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)? The 37'th Metro Manila Film Festival or the MMFF 2011 will run from December 25, 2011 to January 7, 2012.

The eight (8) official entries for MMFF 2011 are listed in alphabetical order below:

"Enteng ng Ina Mo" - Star Cinema/M-Zet Films/APT Entertainment

Cast: Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas

Director: Tony Y. Reyes

"Hototay" - Regal Entertainment

Cast: John Lapus, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andi Eigenmann, Lovi Poe, and Melai Cantiveros

Director: Joel Lamangan

"My Househusband" - OctoArts Films

Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo and Eugene Domingo

Directors: Jose Javier Reyes

"Panday 2" - GMA Films/Imus Productions

Cast: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr, Phillip Salvador, Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado

Director: Mac Alejandre

"Segunda Mano" - MJM Productions

Cast: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban

"Shake Rattle & Roll 13" - Regal Entertainment

Cast: Eugene Domingo, Kathryn Bernardo, Albie Casiño, Maricar Reyes, Paulo Avelino;

Directors: Chris Martinez ("Lunod" episode), Richard Somes ("Tamawo" episode), Jerrold Tarog ("Parola" episode)

"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" - Regal Entertainment

Cast: Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana and Ritz Azul