Piolo Pascual

MANILA, Philippines - A well-crafted story. A formidable cast. Highly-acclaimed directors. Hardworking staff and crew. World-class artistry. ABS-CBN has dreamt of fusing all these factors in one drama series. It has finally come true as Kapamilya viewers will be treated to a higher notch of TV viewing via Noah, premiering tomorrow, July 12.

A story of love and family, Noah topbills Piolo Pascual and Zaijian Jaranilla. One of the directors of the series, Lino Cayetano says both are very much suited for their character. “It was perfectly woven for Piolo and Zaijian. You will feel their chemistry as father and son. Because of this chemistry, my work as director becomes easier dahil hindi na kailangan ipilit,” Direk Lino shared. After the hit primetime series May Bukas Pa, Zaijian plays a “lost” boy who grew up with the Ungtas, a group of ape-like beings.

Paired with Piolo is Kristine Hermosa. Piolo and Kristine’s last project together was Komiks presents Mars Ravelo’s Nasaan Ka Maruja? where Piolo had a special appearance. Their reunion in Maruja filled in their 10-year hiatus away from each other after Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako.

“When I learned I’ll be working with PJ (Piolo) in Noah, natuwa ako siyempre. Noong sa Maruja kasi special appearance lang talaga siya so hindi kami nagkasama ng matagal,” Kristine says.

Noah also stars Cherry Pie Picache, Nonie Buencamino, Jolo Revilla, Ana Capri, Joem Bascon, Melissa Ricks, Renzo Cruz Baron Geisler and Jodi Sta. Maria.

Noah also boasts of its unique set — a warehouse customized to look as a forest and home of the Ungtas

However, some of the scenes were shot in Subic.

The story of Noah zeroes in Gabriel’s (Piolo) search of his missing son, Jacob (Zaijian). His travails lead him into a mysterious island called Noah where he sees his lost son whose name is now Eli. Along the way, Gabriel encounters the Ungtas and Eva (Kristine).

For details, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, www.islanoah.com and teamkapamilya.multiply.com.

(The Philippine Star) Updated July 11, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Hunk actor Piolo Pascual, a health buff, is planning to join Ironman Triathlon.

“If not this year, next year doon sa ‘Ironman.’ ‘Yon talaga ang goal ko. Gusto ko talaga. I’m training for all 3 sports - running, biking and swimming. Kasi gusto ko talagang makapag-triathlon,” Pascual told “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.”

Recently, Pascual participated in radio dzMM’s “Takbo Para sa Kalikasan,” a fund-raising race. The event aimed to raise funds for the restoration of Pasig River and increase awareness on environment protection.

Meanwhile, Pascual is also busy with his career in show business. The actor is scheduled to do a movie with child star Zaijan Jaranilla and another television series on ABS-CBN.

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 04/13/2010 4:18 PM | Updated as of 04/13/2010 4:26 PM

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN’s Star Magic on Wednesday disputed reports that hunk actor Piolo Pascual died while filming in New Zealand.

“Walang katotohanan ‘yon. Nagulat nga ang Star Magic kasi si Piolo nasa bahay niya sa Quezon City [at] natutulog ng kumalat ang text messages and reports,” Thess Gubi, Star Magic’s PR head, told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

Gubi added that Pascual is in Subic right now to work.

Speculations about Pascual’s “death” spread after a website, Global Associated News, reported that Pascual “fell more than 60 feet to his death on the Kauri Cliffs while on-set.” The website cited reports from the New Zealand police as its source.

In November 2009, rumors that the actor was killed in a car accident also surfaced. His camp vehemently denied the speculations.

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 04/28/2010 5:22 PM | Updated as of 04/28/2010 5:39 PM

Timex, the world’s leading watch brand, joins the running bandwagon as it stages the first Timex Run, featuring the 3k, 5k, 10k, and 21k events, on November 15 at the Bonifacio High Street in Global City, Taguig.

A banner field is expected to participate in the event, organized by the country’s top running coach Rio de la Cruz and supported by TV/moviedom’s heartthrob Piolo Pascual plus other celebrity endorsers.

Registration is ongoing and will end on November 9 at Timex shops (SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, Glorieta 3, SM Megamall, and SM Southmall) Robinsons Land showrooms (Amisa showroom, Robinsons Place Manila; Grand showroom, Robinsons Galleria; Trion Towers, Fort Bonifacio Global City), and Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street.

Timex sponsorship of the event comes at a time when running is enjoying tremendous popularity as a competitive sport, a fitness activity or just an alternative hobby for a healthy lifestyle.

Billed as “Time is Running: The 2009 Timex Run with coach Rio and Piolo Pascual,” the event hopes to encourage first-time runners to try the sport, test the participants’ strength and endurance, and at the same time, promote physical fitness among kids, youth, and adults.

The event’s chief backers are Robinsons Land Corp., Nature Valley Granola Bar, 100 Plus Isotonic Sports Drink, Summit Mineral Water, Nesvita Cereal Milk Drink, and Nike.

It also serves as a prelude to a first-ever “RunRio Trilogy,” a three-leg circuit firing off in December and ending in April highlighted by the 32km Afroman run in the third and final leg.

The Afroman run will give marathon hopefuls the chance to race at their full-marathon pace since a big percentage of marathon runners usually “hit the wall” during the last 10km of the 42km race.

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Piolo Pascual did not know what to say when asked about the real score between him and Lovers in Paris leading lady KC Concepcion during the show’s press conference last night, September 17, at the Dolphy Theater of the ABS-CBN building.

It took him a few seconds before he actually answered the question. While looking at KC, who was seated beside him, he said: “Ah, paano ko ba sasagutin ‘to? Kasi po, ang nangyari kasi, during the course of time… Isa sa mga separate interviews namin, siyempre given na kapag prepared ka, sabihin na ganito, ‘What’s the real score?’ We just decided na siguro mag-focus na muna kami dito sa show. Because whatever we say, it will be cliché already, e. Parang magka-partner kayo, sabihin na kayo, aminin ninyong kayo, ‘tapos pagkatapos ng show, wala na.”

He explained further that it would be better if they answer the question after the one-season only Pinoy version of the Koreanovela Lovers in Paris.

The multi-awarded actor told the media, “Just to be fair to the show, parang gusto po namin na mag-focus muna ang mga tao doon sa character namin, kung sino si Vivian [KC] at sino si Carlo [Piolo]. Then, kung ano po ang mangyayari after the show, siguro it’s better for us to answer that question. You know, just answer that after the show.

“Parang for us, to be fair also, nagkakasakitan din po kahit papaano because of judgment from other people, sa mga quotes namin, sa mga sagot namin. Para maprotektahan din naman po ang relationship namin, ang friendship namin, I think it’s better na sabihin namin na chill muna.”

When the question was directed to KC, she smiled and veered away from it by saying, “Ay naku, mas naunang na-in love si Carlo kay Vivian dito.  Hindi niya alam in love na siya, hindi niya alam.”

Several months ago, both of them were frequently asked about their relationship. It can be recalled that Piolo admitted on The Buzz that he is courting KC Concepcion and he treats her as someone special to him.

However, on the same episode, KC was asked if Piolo has a chance to have a romantic relationship with her. She replied, “We’ll see, we’ll see na lang. Wala namang negative kay PJ [Piolo's nickname] na nakikita ko. Ang pinakaimportante kung ano lang yung nakikita mo sa tao pag kayong dalawa na lang. Kami yung laging magkasama. Marunong siyang ipa-smile ako.” (Click here to read related article)

FIRST TEAM UP. Both Piolo and KC shared the excitement they felt when they found out that they would be working with each other in the romance-serye Lovers in Paris.

Since this is her first teleserye, KC was glad that she would be doing the project with her celebrity crush.

“Isa ako sa mga humahanga kay Piolo, hindi lang sa Pilipinas as a girl pero sa amin na ring mga Kapamilya, ang dami ring I know na gustong makatrabaho siya. So, it’s really a big, big blessing for me na sa kanya pa ako na-pair this time. And I’m really happy.”

Piolo, on the other hand, feels blessed to be able to work with the daughter of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and former heartthrob Gabby Concepcion.

He stated, “Siyempre naman ang mabigyan ka ng ganitong opportunity, masasabi mo na ibang klaseng istorya naman. Very nervous [ako], but I’m very excited kasi makikita na naman tayo sa TV every night. Beyond that. I’m very excited because I’m paired with KC, that is a dream project for me. When it was offered to me, ang sabi ko talaga, ‘With KC Concepcion, it’s a blessing.’”

Although they’ve both decided not to talk about their personal relationship in public, Piolo expressed that he wanted to know more about her leading lady in this soap opera.

“It’s a blessing that we got a chance to work together and mas maging close pa kami. Magkaroon pa ng magandang blessing na magkasama sa trabaho and mabigyan ng chance na to become closer not just professionally, but also personally,” said Piolo.