Marian Rivera and Glaiza de Castro’s Fight Makes 'Temptation of Wife' More Tempting!

Marian Rivera’s quest for vengeance against Glaiza de Castro further intensifies as her character plots new schemes to turn her world upside down in Temptation of Wife.

In the episodes this week, Chantal (Marian) and Heidi (Glaiza) face off in a make-up competition. In order to secure her victory, Heidi sabotages the models of Chantal. But Chantal wouldn’t let Heidi win so easily.

Chantal volunteers herself as the model for their rematch and after the deliberation, Chantal gets the judge’s nod and outshines Heidi, much to her dismay.  What will be Heidi’s reaction after her greatest rival Chantal walks away with the grand prize?

Nigel, on the other hand, (Rafael Rosell) continues to discourage Chantal from seeing Marcel (Dennis Trillo). He doesn’t want Chantal to get hurt again and fall prey to his sweet charm. But Chantal is already consumed with her desire for revenge against Marcel so she gives in to his request that they meet up again.

Will Chantal surrender herself completely to Marcel? Will Heidi discover Marcel and Chantal’s secret rendezvous?

Meanwhile, Temptation of Wife ranks as one of the network’s most watched Pinoy adaptations of a hit Koreanovela series. Every member of the cast gives a commendable acting performance which impresses viewers with each subsequent episode.

Witness more shocking twists and revelations in Temptation of Wife weeknights after Pahiram ng Sandali on GMA Telebabad.(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

Kapuso Teleserye Lead Stars Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, and Sen. Bong Revilla Heat Up Sinulog Festival!

Dingdong Dantes of "Pahiram ng Sandali"

Marian Rivera of "Temptation of Wife"

This weekend, GMA Network proudly brings its biggest primetime stars - bannered by Box-office King Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, and two-time Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Actor Dingdong Dantes - to Cebu to join in this year's celebration of the Sinulog Festival.

On Friday (January 18), Marian, who is also FHM's cover girl for the magazine's 150th issue, will be joined by the rest of the Temptation of Wife cast - Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro, Michelle Madrigal, Bettina Carlos, and Rafael Rosell - in the Kapuso Mall Show at Gaisano Capital-Casuntingan, Mandaue City at 3:00 PM and the Kapuso Night at the Ayala Terraces Cebu at 5:00 PM.

Meanwhile, at 6:00 PM, the festive mood extends all the way to Western Visayas particularly in Kabanlakan City, Negros Occidental with the Sinulog Sa Kabanlakan: Kapuso Fiesta. Set to grace the event are Indio's Alden Richards, Forever's Isabel Oli, comic duo Moymoy Palaboy, and Queen of Soul and Party Pilipinas mainstay Jaya.

Then on Saturday (January 19) at 3:00 PM, appearing together with Dingdong for the Kapuso Mall Show at Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall, Tabunok are his leading ladies from Pahiram ng Sandali - Max Collins and Lorna Tolentino.

On the same day at 4:00 PM, Pahiram ng Sandali's Kristoffer Martin, Paroa: Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa's Barbie Forteza, and Forever's Isabel Oli will give Cebuanos an additional treat via the Kapuso Mall Show happening at Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

Bong Revilla of "Indio"

The excitement further intensifies as the cast of the newest Kapuso epicserye Indio featuring Sen. Bong, together with Alden, Jennylyn Mercado, Ehra Madrigal, and Rhian Ramos join Dingdong, Max, and Lorna in another engaging Kapuso Mall Show at SM City Cebu Event Center at 5:00 PM.

On Sunday (January 20), one of the festival's highlights - The Sinulog Grand Parade - which will tour along the major streets of the city, is about to become merrier and all the more vibrant with the Kapuso stars' participation. Sen. Bong and Rhian join the parade from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN, while Alden and Ehra take over the spot from 1:00 to 6:00 PM.

GMA Central and Eastern Visayas Station Manager, Ms. Ann Marie O. Tan, says: "January is a busy month for us Cebuanos as this is the time of the year when we come together as one with pride for our beloved patron saint, Senyor Sto. Niño. And I am very positive that my fellow Cebuanos are thrilled that GMA Network is joining in the fun and excitement brought about by this one-of-a-kind festival."

The full details of the Network's participation in the 2013 Sinulog Festival will be featured in the two-part special of the weekly travelogue "Let's Fiesta" airing on February 10 and 17 via the Network's regional stations in Bicol, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, GenSan, Bacolod, and CDO.(www.tvseriescraze,blogspot.com)

'Temptation of Wife' Soars Higher in Nationwide TV Rating!

More and more viewers are magnetized with the exciting developments in GMA’s Temptation of Wife as the series continues to dominate its timeslot with increasing high numbers nationwide, according to the more widely recognized TV ratings data supplier Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

The Kapuso Network’s Pinoy adaptation of the Korean series has been garnering critical acclaim since its debut, delivering consistent high ratings not only in viewer rich Urban Luzon and Mega Manila but also across National Urban Philippines.

Based on household data recorded in National Urban Philippines from December 1, 2012 to January 4, 2013 (December 23 – January 4 based on overnight readings), Temptation of Wife registered 19.6 percent household rating, leading ABS-CBN’s A Beautiful Affair’s 18.4 percent by 1.2 points, and Kahit Puso’y Masugatan’s 13.1 percent by 6.5 points. Using the assumption of an estimated five (5) viewers per TV household, Temptation of Wife’s margins of 1.2 points and 6.5 points translate to more than 500,000 viewers and almost 3 million viewers, correspondingly.

In Urban Luzon, which comprises 77% of national urban television households, Temptation of Wife made a definite win over its counterpart programs in ABS-CBN. It scored 21.9 percent household rating, 4.7 points and 9.2 points higher than A Beautiful Affair’s 17.2 percent and Kahit Puso’y Masugatan’s 12.7 percent. The gaps of 4.7 points translate to 1.6 million viewers, while the gaps of 9.2 points translate to 3.2 million viewers.

The primetime series likewise led in Mega Manila, which represents 59.5 percent of rural TV households in the country, after generating a 22.9 percent household rating, while A Beautiful Affair and Kahit Puso’y Masugatan trailed behind by 5.9 points and 10 points with only 17 percent and 12.9 percent, respectively. The gaps of 5.9 points translate to 1.6 million viewers, while the gaps of 10 points translate to 2.7 million viewers.

This week, Angeline (Marian Rivera) continues to lure Marcel (Dennis Trillo) into her schemes. She steals his car keys and when Marcel returns to the restaurant, he is shocked to see Angeline inside his car.

Angeline asks Marcel to help her find a place since he’s in real estate business. Marcel gives in to her request and takes her to a condominium unit. As he is about to leave, he will hear someone taking a shower. How will Angeline seduce Marcel? Will he fall into her trap and get caught by Heidi (Glaiza de Castro)?

Temptation of Wife airs weeknights after Pahiram ng Sandali on GMA Telebabad.(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

Marian Rivera Poses for FHM Magazine for the First Time!

Finally,  the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera graced the cover of the hottest men's magazine, FHM. Marian wears a black and red bikini in the said January 2013 issue of the said magazine making her sultry!

Check out the said cover with the banner title of "Marian Rivera: This is How the New World Begins." Here it goes:

The January 2013 edition of FHM is also the magazine's 150TH Issue.

This is the first time of Marian to cover FHM although the magazine keeps on offering her to pose on their cover. But even though her first time in the magazine, she still became the 2008 Sexiest Women in their annual poll. Afterwards, Marian still manage to maintain on Top 5 Sexiest women yearly.

Marian is currently leading the Philippine adaptation of the hit Koreanovela remake "Temptation of Wife" wherein her character now transforms to vengeful Chantal Gonzales!

Now that Marian posed for FHM, do you think she will be crown as the Sexiest Woman for the second time around?! (www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

Marian Rivera Returns as a Vengeful Chantal in 'Temptation of Wife!'

Expect more shocking revelations and twists on GMA’s Temptation of Wife as the highly-anticipated return of Marian Rivera’s character as the feisty Chantal will be revealed in the episodes this week.

Avid viewers of the series will have more reasons to stay glued to their favorite primetime drama as the grand revelation and big comeback of Angeline (Marian) will finally happen. She transforms into a strong and cunning woman and will now be known as Chantal Gonzales.

Marian is overwhelmed and very happy by the positive reviews and comments she has been receiving for her performance in the series. She expresses her excitement on portraying the challenging role of her alter ego, Chantal, and promises that the succeeding episodes will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. “Mas daring at sophisticated na Marian ang mapapanood nila bilang Chantal at dapat nilang abangan ang kanyang pagbabalik sa mga nanghamak at nanakit sa kanya.”

Angeline is grateful to Yolanda (Ayen Munji-Laurel) for helping in her planned revenge against the Salcedos and most especially to Heidi (Glaiza de Castro). As she embraces her new identity, Chantal gets to spend more time with Nigel (Rafael Rosell) who starts to fall in love with her.

Meanwhile, Heidi is devastated after learning that she is not pregnant but has a cyst in her ovary. She will still have nightmares of Angeline, and thinks she is still alive after the police couldn’t find her body.

How will Marcel react to a woman who looks exactly like his supposed dead wife, Angeline? And when fate begins to favor the once oppressed Angeline, how will she turn the tables on Marcel (Dennis Trillo) and Heidi who once betrayed her?

Temptation of Wife airs weeknights after Pahiram ng Sandali on GMA Telebabad.(www,tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

'Temptation of Wife' with a Filipino Touch Makes a Grand Comeback This October 29!

The Koreanovela that dramatically hooked Filipino viewers to their TV screens makes a big comeback as GMA Network brings the Pinoy adaptation of the top-rating drama, TEMPTATION OF WIFE.

Starting October 29, Temptation of Wife, which scored phenomenal ratings success when it was aired twice in the network, gets a “Filipinized” version with the most bankable Kapuso actors portraying the well-loved roles in the original Korean series. 

Leading the grand ensemble of cast is no less than Primetime Queen Marian Rivera as she breathes life to the character of Angeline Santos, the main protagonist of the series who will transform from a timid and submissive wife to a cunning, feisty and reformed woman to avenge herself against her husband and her best friend.

 

Playing the role of Angeline’s irresponsible and unfaithful husband Marcel Salcedo is award-winning dramatic actor Dennis Trillo. Dennis has clearly established himself as one of the most talented and versatile leading men in the industry and with his latest TV endeavour, he is set to show a new dimension to his acting ability and charm the hearts of millions of Filipinos.

Tasked to reprise the equally popular character of Angeline’s hard-hearted best friend Heidi Fernandez is multitalented actress Glaiza de Castro. With her new role as the ruthless Heidi, Glaiza will deliver another exceptional performance as the woman who will do anything to get what she wants even to the point of forsaking her family, betraying and even conspiring to kill her childhood best friend.

Set to portray the role of warm and caring Nigel Armada is newest Kapuso Rafael Rosell. Rafael feels very honoured and excited as he dabbles on his first primetime lead role which will surely make even more female fans swooning over him.

GMA Network is proud to present a stellar cast of the country’s most respected artists in film and television: Rio Locsin as Minda; Raymond Bagatsing as Romeo; Michelle Madrigal as Chantal Armada; Antonio Aquitania as Leo; Ayen Munji-Laurel as Lady Armada; Bettina Carlos as Madel; Rez Cortez as Abner and Ms. Cherie Gil as Stella.

 

Angeline and Heidi share a deep bond of friendship ever since Heidi was orphaned and was taken under the custody of Angeline’s parents, Abner and Minda. Angeline grows up responsible and compassionate while Heidi, fuelled by ambition and envy, secretly detests Angeline and always feels inferior next to her.
 

Many boys are attracted to Angeline but she falls in love with Marcel. It doesn’t take long before Angeline becomes pregnant and gives up on her dreams of becoming a make up artist in order to marry Marcel.

Although their marriage is void of happiness, Angeline tries to be an excellent wife to her husband, and takes good care of her in-laws, Romeo and Stella. However, she soon learns that the life she chose is full of lies and betrayals. Adding to her woes is her unexpected miscarriage.

She soon discovers that Marcel is cheating on her and shocked to learn of Heidi’s treachery. Angeline is devastated by the thought of being betrayed by the two people closest to her heart.

Marcel decides to end his affair with Heidi but Heidi is already pregnant with his child. He chooses to live with her as Angeline is forced to go back and stay with her parents. But Angeline finds out that she, too, is pregnant with Marcel’s child.

Marcel and Heidi plot to kill Angeline and disguise her death as suicide. But by a twist of fate, Angeline survives and is back for revenge. She assumes the identity of another woman and seeks out vengeance against Marcel and Heidi.

Now, it’s time for pay back and Angeline will do everything to taste the bittersweet part of her revenge. How will Marcel react to a woman who looks exactly like his supposed dead wife, Angeline? And when fate begins to favor the once oppressed Angeline, how will she turn the tables on Marcel and Heidi who once betrayed and punished her?

With Director Dominic Zapata at the helm, GMA Network’s Temptation of Wife will definitely make primetime viewing more intense and empowering with its intriguing and absorbing storyline and interesting characters.

Temptation of Wife premieres October 29, Mondays to Fridays replacing Luna Blanca right after Aso ni San Roque on GMA Telebabad.(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

The Pinoy Versus the Chinese Remake of 'Temptation of Wife!'

"Temptation of Wife" is the hit Koreanovela brought by the Kapuso network in the country last year and was truly dominated the TV rating race. Due to insistent public demand, one year after, the said Korean drama will once again capture the Filipino hearts via our very own Pinoy version.

Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza De Castro, and Rafael Rosell topbill the Philippine remake which is set to premiere this coming October 29.

Aside from the Pinoy version, did you know that "Temptation of Wife" also had its Chinese remake?!

Well, here are the two video clips showing the Chinese and the Pinoy versions of the said Koreanovela. Let's all watch these and compare the two:

The Chinese Version:



The Pinoy Version:

After watching the two remakes, which do you think can give the best justice to the Korean drama we used to love?!(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

'Temptation of Wife' Remake Starring Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza De Castro, and Rafael Rosell Teaser!

One of the most exciting and much-awaited TV series GMA-7 has to offer this year is their very own remake of the hit Koreanovela "Temptation of Wife!" And it stars four of the Kapuso's hottest talents namely Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza De Castro, and Rafael Rosell! 

"Temptation of Wife" marks the return of Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera in Telebabad. She is reunited with the hunk actor Dennis Trillo. This is also the return of Glaiza De Castro in teleserye as a 'kontrabida!'

Meanwhile, the said remake is Rafael Rosell's launching TV series in the Kapuso network after his transfer from the Kapamilya.

Here is an interesting teaser of "Temptation of Wife." Let's all watch this:

 

The remake is set to conquer the Primetime this coming November 2012.

What can you say about the local version of this hit K-drama?!(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

Rafael Rosell Expresses Excitement in Working with Marian Rivera!

"Kung pwede lang akong tumambling ngayon gagawin ko e (laughs). Ganun ako ka-excited. It’s a new journey, new people to work with, new atmosphere. Para sa akin change is good; it will help you develop more as a person not just as an actor. Mas mag-eexpand yung experience ko dito!”

This is how Rafael Rosell expressed during his contract signing with GMA-7. He is so excited to work in the Kapuso network most especially working Marian Rivera who will be his leading lady in the Philippine remake of the Korean series “Temptation of Wife.”

He candidly shared his initial impression of Marian. “To be honest, I’ve heard a lot of rumors about her – both positive and negative – pero sa akin kasi until makausap ko talaga yung tao hindi ako naniniwala. Pero nung nakasama ko siya doon ko nakita that she’s a very nice person, she’s nothing like what people are saying. Para sa akin, first-hand experience is what matters,” he said.

Rafael did not expect that upon his transfer to GMA-7, he will immediately venture into primetime with GMA’s Primetime Queen.

“Sobrang honored talaga ako kasi hindi ko naman inexpect na yun kaagad ang ibibigay sa akin ng GMA pagdating ko dito,” said Rafael.

Rafael said that working in a new network feels like joining show business once again.

“Tulad nga ng sinabi ko sa mga kaibigan ko, para akong nag-uumpisang mag-artista ulit. Naaalala ko yung unang punta ko dito sa Pilipinas, I was so excited, I was inspired, ganon na ganon ang nararamdaman ko ngayon kaya sobrang excited po ako,” he said.

Since the expiration of his contract with ABS-CBN’s Star Magic, Rafael’s career has been managed by Popoy Caritativo who is also the manager of Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo.

“Matagal ko na rin kasing naririnig sa mga friends ko sa industriya na interesado si Popoy na mag-manage sa akin and so nung mag-expire yung contract ko with Star Magic, siya ang unang naisip ko. Nag-meeting kami at wala naman kaming naging problema sa terms and conditions namin, at OK yung rapport namin, and so siya na,” shared Rafael.

Before working on “Temptation of Wife,” Rafael Rosell taped two episodes of Chef Boy Logro’s “Kusina Master” and he will also appear in the first week of the upcoming primetime fantasy series, “Aso ni San Roque.”

“Sa ‘Aso ni San Roque’ first time ko pong makatrabaho ang isang hayop (aso) and doon ko na-realize na after midnight, kahit tao pa man o hayop talagang hindi na nakakasunod sa mga direction and command,” he quipped.(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)