Juday & Ryan’s baby Lucho (Luis Santos Agoncillo) Photo

Here's the photo of Juan Luis Santos Agoncillo, more than a month-old son of celebrity couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann ‘Juday’ Santos. Baby Lucho was baptized last Sunday, November 14. The couple waited for the baby’s baptism before they released the photo to the press.

Judy Ann Santos & Ryan Agoncillo welcomes baby boy Juan Luis

The happiness of actress Judy Ann Santos and TV host Ryan Agoncillo at this moment is sky high as the couple welcomed their baby boy Juan Luis at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City October 7.

Kathryn Bernardo & Julia Montes in “Mara Clara” Remake

ABS-CBN's Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are now facing a tough challenge in their young acting career. The two young stars will headline the remake of the 1992 hit drama series "Mara Clara".

ABS-CBN's "Gimik 2010: The Reunion" airing on April 25

The original ABS-CBN teen drama series in the 90's is coming back via "Your Song" offering "Gimik 2010: The Reunion".

Five of its original cast members - Judy Ann Santos, Diether Ocampo, Bojo Molina, G Toengi, and Mylene Dizon will return and reprise their roles in which twists and surprises are added to spice up the series.

The story cycles on the adult life of the characters as they journey through adulthood, family life and love problems.

The original "Gimik" series which aired 14 years ago was directed by Laurenti Dyogi and now the reunion special will be helm by Erick Salud.

"Gimik 2010" will premiere on April 25, Sunday, on ABS-CBN after ASAP XV.

Judy Ann Santos confirmed Pregnant!!!; Ryan announced judy's pregnancy in Eat Bulaga

Just in!!! TV host Ryan Agoncillo and wife/actress Judy Ann Santos announced few minutes ago in Eat Bulaga that they are now expecting their first child.

Ryan confirmed Judy Ann's pregnancy and he said, "Bulls eye, gumagana si manoy" and then he laughs.

Ryan Agoncillo's happiness is sky high! Congratulations!!!!

Alfie Lorenzo in stable condition after heart attack

Talent manager/Entertainment journalist Alfie Lorenzo suffered a heart attack and he was rushed to Capitol Medical Center and minutes later was transferred to St. Luke's Medical Center.

Actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo tells ABS-CBN news that her manager is now in stable condition after he underging angioplasty procedure.

Judy Ann Santos' "Habang May Buhay" airs Feb. 1

Actress Judy Ann Santos is the face of ABS-CBN's celebration of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera and she's back in primetime starting tonight with "Habang May Buhay" opposite Derek Ramsay.

Judy Ann will play the role of Jane Alcantara, a struggling nurse who faces the challenges of life head on despite being surrounded by people who keep pulling her down. Eventually Jane will fall in love with the man that had a hand in the burdens she and her family is experiencing.

Cast includes Melanie Marquez, Jeffrey Santos, Marc Abaya, RJ Ledesma, Dominique Roque, Jaymee Joaquin, Kian Kazemi, and GeeAnn Abrahan. With special participation of Sid Lucero, Matet de Leon, Ina Feleo, Bangs Garcia, and Lloyd Samartino.

"Habang May Buhay" is directed by Wenn Deramas and airing tonight (Feb 1) after "Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo".

Viva Films 2010 lineup

After Star Cinema released their exciting movie lineup for 2010, Viva Films is now parading their their own set of forthcoming new films.

Many are now anticipating with the team up of two of ABS-CBN's biggest stars. Judy Ann Santos will playing big sister to Sarah Geronimo in the upcoming family dramedy "Hating Kapatid". Also included in the movie are Luis Manzano, Gina Pareño and directed by Wenn Deramas.

Teaming up once again are Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez in the upcoming romantic comedy "Of All the Things", which was shot partly in CamSur.

Award winning director Jose Javier Reyes is now giving a new twist in the upcoming new version of Working Girls (2010) Ruffa Gutierrez, Eula Valdez, Eugene Domingo Cristine Reyes, Iza Calzado, Carmi Martin, Jennylyn Mercado, and Bianca King.

The lovely Anne Curtis will team up with Sam Milby for the romantic flick "Babe I Love You" which is set for released on April 3. Viva is co-producing it with Star Cinema.

Cristine Reyes is also set to headline the upcoming horror film Tumbok.

A new remake version of fantasy-comedy "Petrang Kabayo" starring Vice Ganda.

Claudine Barretto will be doing the remake of "Karma" which originally done by Vilma Santos and Dindo Fernando. No details about her next leading man.

Sarah Geronimo and Judy Ann Santos in a drama movie project

Two Philippine Box office Queens are joining together for a drama movie project. Singer-actress Sarah Geronimo will be teaming up with the award winning actress Judy Ann Santos.

Sarah Geronimo revealed in "SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon" interview, "Another blessing from God na maka-trabaho ko ang nag-iisang Judy Ann Santos and, of course, challenge din po bilang isang aktres."

Geronimo and Judy Ann is still waiting for the final script of the movie. Another superb project for sure.

actress Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo ties the knot in Batangas

If some couple like 2010 Presidentiable-Senator Mar Roxas and newscaster Korina Sanchez want their upcoming marriage to be share to the public. For celebrity couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, they kept their promise that they will keep the marriage ceremony solemn and private.

Secretively preparing for the wedding ceremony, the couple surprised us that finally they tied the knot early Tuesday morning, April 28 around 7 a.m. at San Juan Nepomuceno Church in San Juan, Batangas. Officiated by Fr. Tito Caluag.

According to ABS-CBN reports, "Principal sponsors include -- Mon Isberto, Smart Communications spokesman; Bien Bautista, Ace photographer; Benjie Gonzales, Ryan's uncle from the US; Susie Entrata-Abrera, TV Host; Rory Quintos, TV & Movie Director; and Jane Buencamino, Judy Ann's road manager.

Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Santos' "sister-in-showbiz", was the matron of honor while Agoncillo's brother, Dondi, stood as best man."

The reception was undisclosed, reports that it is in a private resort. It seems the new couple want to cherish their vows with solemnity with their close friends and family.

By the way, Judy said on her recent interview that they plan to go to Mexico for their honeymoon but with the outbreak of swine flu virus in Mexico, they will surely cancel their trip.

[photo courtesy of ABS-CBN-Patrick UY]

Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo plays married couple in "George and Cecil"

They give us two exciting blockbuster hit movie in which the story shows the relationship of a couple and interference of their parents-in-law in their lives.

Now! Continuing the theme of reality in a common Filipino couple, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo will once more makes us laugh and realize the true situation of a married couple in these days via their new upcoming comedy-drama TV series "George and Cecil".

George and Cecil" tackles the story of a couple in which the man of the house (Ryan) becomes the "househusband" and a mama's boy. Judy Ann will play the role of a policewoman.

Other cast includes Tessie Tomas, Dino Imperial, Jommy Teotico and Manuel Chua. Directing this new sitcom is Jose Javier Reyes.

Claudine Barretto and Judy Ann Santos teaming up in a movie

ABS-CBN seems is doing some necessary steps to end the “silent rivalry” rumor between their two top drama artist, Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto.

In a recent interview, Judy Ann Santos reveals that theirs a big possibility that she will be teaming up with Claudine in a movie that will be produce by ABS-CBN's movie outfit Star Cinema.

Judy said, "Walang isyu, walang problema. I would love to do a movie with her. I think it’s about time. (Their is no issue and problem between the two of us. I would love to do a movie with her. I think it’s about time).

Surely this movie will fire up with lots of drama and publicity.

Oscars' Top 9 Best Foreign Language Film, "Ploning" failed to get the nod (2009)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences releases their top nine films that has the chance to be included in the nomination list on January 22 and be proclaim Best Foreign Language Film on the Oscars awards night.

The top 9 out of 65 films around the world:

"Waltz With Bashir" (Israel) *Golden-Globe winner
"Revanche" (Austria)
"The Necessities of Life" (Canada)
"The Class" (France)
"The Baader Meinhof Complex" (Germany)
"Departures" (Japan)
"Tear This Heart Out" (Mexico)
"Everlasting Moments" (Sweden)
"3 Monkeys" (Turkey)

This short list will be narrowed down to five nominees by specially selected committees, both in Los Angeles and New York, who will spend this weekend screening three films per day.

Dante "Nico" Garcia's movie "Ploning" starring Judy Ann Santos from the Philippines failed to reached the cut.

The 81st annual Academy Awards will be on February 22, 2009 at Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles, CA.

Judy Ann Santos organize an auction event for Ploning

Judy Ann Santos is very busy in raising funds for the "Ploning" campaign, Philippine entry for Best foreign language category for Oscar Awards. Php 5 million is needed for the campaign.

The award winning actress is now organizing an auction event where clothes and other belongings of fellow celebrities will be feature. The event is entitled "Damit Para Kay Ploning" which will be held at Plaza Ibarra on November 28, 12nn to 6pm.

Participating and supporting this event are Gretchen Barreto, Kris Aquino, Vhong Navarro, Julius and Tintin Babao, Marian Rivera, Vicky Belo, Tim Yap, Regine Velasquez, Direk Louie Ignacio, Wyngard Tracy, Agot Sandejas, Ogie Alcasid, , Beth Tamayo-Wong, Rowell Santiago, Dingdong Dantes, John Lapus, Rufa Mae Quinto, JC Buendia, Randy Ortiz, Luis Alandy, Kyla, Gabby Eigenmann, , Sunshine Cruz, Fanny Serrano, Juan Sarte, and Jolina Magdangal.

Judy Ann Santos signed her contract deal with ABS-CBN until 2011

For now Judy Ann Santos will not go anywhere but to stay to her mother network, ABS-CBN.

After her brief misunderstanding with her network and recent rift with his manager Alfie Lorenzo, Judy Ann's contract which will be expire on July of 2009 will be extended once more.

She inked a two-year contract that will extend until 2011 after thorough negotiations.

Actually another reason that she decided to stay to ABS-CBS are the special projects that her beau Ryan Agoncillo is now receiving.

Another trailer for Judy Ann Santos' “Mag-ingat Ka Sa…Kulam.”

Another trailer for Judy Ann Santos and Dennis Trillo's suspense-horror flick “Mag-ingat Ka Sa…Kulam.”

Also starring are TJ Trinidad, Mart Escudero, Kris Bernal, and Sharlene San Pedro. Written and directed by Jun Lana.

Ready to thrill and hunt you in theaters nationwide on October 1st.

You can also check this short first teaser trailer.

Judy Ann Santos' "Mag-ingat Ka Sa… Kulam" Teaser Trailer

For its 48th anniversary presentation, Regal Films is bringing the multi-awarded Filipina actress Judy Ann Santos on the big screen via the suspense-horror flick “Mag-ingat Ka Sa…Kulam.”

"We made sure that the Regal trademark of excellence is carried through in our films that's why I am proud to have the best actors and actresses, the best creative and production people; and even the best technical and special effects staff in our anniversary movie. We owe nothing but the best for our audiences who have supported our movies throughout our 48 years of providing topnotch entertainment to all the Filipinos worldwide," declares Mother Lily Monteverde, the matriarch of Regal Films.

Judy Ann's first project with Regal was the 1996 flick Sana Naman. This was followed by a string of movies with Regal and Judy Ann becoming a formidable combination.

"Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa Regal na siyang sumugal at nagtiwala sa aking very first bida role sa pelikula," recounts Judy Ann, "although kasama na ako sa mga naunang pelikula nila as the young Dyesebel but it was really Mother Lily who trusted me with my very first starring role, and after that, nagsunud-sunod na ang blessings."
[Press Release]

Also starring are Dennis Trillo, TJ Trinidad, Mart Escudero, Kris Bernal, and Sharlene San Pedro. Written and directed by Jun Lana.

Ready to hit the theaters nationwide on October 1.

Judy Ann Santos Tax evasion dismissal, Denied!

The battle continues for Filipina Award winning actress Judy Ann Santos. Her tax problem continues after her petition to dismiss the tax evasion filed against her by the Bureau of Internal Revenue was denied by the Supreme Court.

Due to lack of merit, Judy Ann Santos petition to reverse the resolution of the Court of Tax Appeals was denied.

In a statement released by Supreme court via their website, "The Resolution is interlocutory and, thus, unappealable. Even if her Petition for Review is to be treated as a petition for certiorari, it is dismissible for lack of merit."

Bureau of Internal Revenue filed a case against Santos for not declaring her income from her movie and product endorsements for the year 2002. According to one report, she has a P1.7 million tax liability.

The Court also held that there was no evidence of a clear and intentional discrimination against Santos, whether by Prosecution Attorney in recommending the filing of Information against her or by the CTA First Division in denying her motion to quash. It added that the only basis for petitioner’s claim of denial of equal protection of the laws was the dismissal of the charges against singer-actress Regine Velasquez (Regina Encarnacion Velasquez in real life), while those against her were not. It explained that Santos did not establish whether she and Velasquez were similarly situated, i.e., that they committed identical acts for which they were charged with and that they presented similar arguments and evidence

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It's official, Judy Ann and Ryan are engaged!

Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo finally announced their engagement in a tell-all interview in Yes! Magazine.

On the front cover of YES! Magazine July 2008 issue, they proudly announced: "It's official, Judy Ann and Ryan are engaged!".

According to Yes! mag, Judy Ann hoped that her friends in media will understand her decision to talk to YES! first. The engagement happened last month on the 30th Birthday of Judy Ann and Ryan gave a diamond ring.

Judy Ann admitted that they have no definite plans yet on the wedding date but only thing that is definite about the wedding is that it's going to be a simple celebration.

Judy Ann Santos' interview in Startalk about Ploning and the "peace offering" issue (video)

As earlier posted, this is the video interview of Ms. Judy Ann Santos in GMA's entertainment talk show "Startalk" explaining and confirming the "peace offering" issue worth five million of promo plug from her mother station, ABS-CBN.

In this interview she also expresses her disappointment and sentiments.

video courtesy of GMA