Couch Potato Madness: Most Unforgettable Teleserye Lines

 

Teleserye is very famous in the Philippines. Previously, it was called soap operas in the 1980's to 1990's. They changed it "teleserye" because according to them, the scenes of the series are fast-pacing. They also devised different plot for each teleseryes nowadays. Most of the story lines would start with a distant past, a secret that will be revealed in the course of the series. But I'm not going to feature the characteristics of a "teleserye" however, I made a list of the best teleserye lines thrown that made the audience react to the highest level. These lines are from the ABS-CBN (I'm a certified KAPAMILYA!).

20. SANA MAULIT MULI

Jasmine (Kim Chiu): I love you Bok-Bok!
Travis (Gerald Anderson): POKNAT!!!!

19. TAYONG DALAWA

Dave (Jake Cuenca) to JR (Gerald Anderson): Bok, walang talo-talo.

18. MAGING SINO KA MAN

Jackie (Bea Alonzo) To Eli (John Lloyd Cruz): Gustong kong marining na ayaw mo; na ayaw mong magpakasal ako na ayaw mong mawala ako dahil gusto mo ko.. dahil mahal mo ko, dahil ako mahal kita! Mahal kita Eli.. pero ako lang naman yun eh, Ako lang ang nagmamahal...

17. PANGAKO SA'YO

Claudia Buenavista (Jean Garcia) To Amor Powers (Eula Valdez): "Amor, Amor, Amor.."

16. IISA PA LAMANG

Scarlet (Angelica Panganiban): Ikaw ba, totoong nagdadalamhati ka? Kasi napansin ko, kaya mong mag-biro. Kaya lang ang corny mo! Anyway, gusto ko lang malaman mo na lahat nang 'to, hindi 'to permanente. Lahat nang iyan, babawiin ko iyan sa 'yo!
Catherine (Claudine Barretto): Sige! Maglaro tayo, agawan ng yaman! Pero kung ako sa'yo, kakabahan ako, kasi ako sanay sa hirap. Eh ikaw?

15. IISA PA LAMANG

Scarlet: nagswiswimming ka lang naka-diamonds ka pa!
Catherine: siyempre...diamonds are forever...like me.

14. IISA PA LAMANG

Scarlet To Catherine: Tapos na tayu sa agawan ng yaman next level na agawan ng mapapangasawa!!

13. MAGING SINO KA MAN

JB Berenguer (Sam Milby) To Celine Magsaysay (Anne Curtis): I... never said that I love you...

12. IISA PA LAMANG

Scarlet: Catherine, hindi pa tayo tapos, lalabanan kita, sisiguraduhin kong walang kahit sinong judge ang maniniwala sayo! You're just a liar, you're just a whore!
Catherine: WHore? Scarlet, ako whore? Atleast ako hindi ko kelangan magbayad para may makipagdate sakin. Nung una si Miguel binili mo, ngayon naman si Raphael.
Scarlet: Walang hiya ka!
Catherine: Mas walang hiya ka!
Scarlet: Homewrecker!
Catherine: Adultress!
Scarlet: Social Climber!
Catherine: Slut!
Scarlet: Black widow!

11. MAGING SINO KA MAN

Celine Magsaysay: Yes, I'm a slut... but I'm the best slut in town!

10. IISA PA LAMANG

Scarlet: "You're just a gold digger in red!"... "Damn you!!!!"
Catherine: Same to you.. anak!

9. PANGAKO SA'YO

Madamme Claudia - Oh, that's a good scent... Let me guess... Bulgari?
Amor - No..
Madamme Claudia - Chanel?
Amor - uh uh..
Madamme Claudia - Dior?
Amor - no..
Madamme Claudia - Alam mo Amor, completo ako sa mga pabango...
Amor - Oh this is "Amor" this perfume is especially made just for me.

8. PANGAKO SA'YO

Amor Powers: "Matitikam nyo ang batas, ng alipin!"

7. MAGING SINO KA MAN

Corazon Berenguer (Chin Chin Gutierrez) To Celine Magsaysay: It's not that I don't like you... I just think you're rather cheap...

6. BITUING WALANG NINGNING

Dorina Pineda (Sarah Geronimo) To Lavinia Arguelles (Angelika Dela Cruz): Ikaw ang basura! Noon hinangaan kita, tiningalaan at minahal kita dahil akala ko mabait ka. Akala ko totoong tao ka! Pero pagkukungwari lang pala ang lahat. Hindi ko makakalimutan nang hamakin mo ako. Na pahiyain mo ako at siraan mo ako sa publiko. Mula noon sinumpa ko hindi lang kita papantayan, lalampasan pa kita!

5. MAGKARIBAL

Victoria Valera (Gretchen Barretto) To Vera Cruz (Angel Aquino): WAR? You want war? I'll give you war... sabihin mo lang kung saan at kailan, I'll be there in my red sttiletos!

4. BITUING WALANG NINGNING

Lavinia Arguelles To Dorina Pineda: Nagustuhan? Sinira mo ang kanta. Binaboy mo. Baliw lang ang nagsasabi na isinilang na ang aking karibal! You'll never make it! Hindi ka singer Dorina. Wala kang kalulugaran sa mundong ito. Isa kang carbon copy. Malabong version ng original. You're fake! You're nothing but a second rate trying hard copycat!

3. MAGING SINO KA MAN

Corazon Berenguer: Cheers for all the sons who abandoned their mothers! and for the sluts who took them away!

2. PANGAKO SA'YO

Madamme Claudia: Sorry to keep you waiting, hindi makakausap sayo si Eduardo, masakit ang ulo. Hindi kita namukhaan. Its amazing, Amor, look at you now... sino ang mag-aakalang ang ugly duckling na katulong ay Amor Powers na ngayon? Hindi ako makapaniwala na ang business partner ko ngayon ay isang dating katulong. Alam mo Amor, kahit saan ka magpunta, nakakabit sa 'yo ang nakaraan.
Amor: Hindi Claudia, pwede mo syang iwanan
Madamme Claudia: Pero bumalik ka...
Amor: Hindi personal. Kung meron mang tao na nagkautang sa akin, bakit ko pa sisingilin? Nakapunta na ako sa nais kong marating.
Madamme Claudia: Magkano naman ang ginastos mo para matutunan ang kilos at galaw ng socialite.
Amor: Ang panlabas na anyo, hindi na dapat gastusan. Ang mahirap baguhin ang ugali dahil kung bulok ang pagkatao, sisingaw at sisingaw ito and no amount of money can ever hide it Claudia?

1. IISA PA LAMANG
Scarlet: At anong gusto mong sabihin tita? Na mas magaling si Catherine kaysa sa akin
Catherine : Oh yes! Good Morning everyone, Scarlet, milya-milya naman talaga ang layo ko sa'yo eh. Nagdududa ka pa ba?
Scarlet : Eh dyan ka naman magaling eh… Back door, back stabbing, back biting. Palibhasa, ayaw mong ipakita yang pagmumukha mo dahil nababahiran ng PUTIK!!!
Catherine : Bago mo pansinin ang putik sa mukha ko, tingnan mo muna yang pusali sa mukha mo. Alam mo, hindi na natatakpan nang mamahalin mong pabango ang nabubulok mong pagkatao. Actually, umaalingasaw na nga eh.
Scarlet : Hindi ako ang naaamoy mo, kung hindi ang naaagnas na katawan ng papa ko. Minumulto ka dahil binababoy mo ang kumpanyang binuo nya.
Catherine : Kahit ano pa ang sabihin mo Scarlet, wala ka ng magagawa. KAYA UMALIS-ALIS KA NA DYAN SA TRONO KO, DAHIL NAGBALIK NA ANG TUNAY NA REYNA!

There are other powerful lines from these teleseryes but for me, I must say that these lines had the most impact to its viewers! Just a disclaimer, I arranged the list based on the degree of emotion on each line as I read them. You may agree or disagree... well, everybody is entitled to his/her own opinion.

Attack Of the Gleeks: Character Of the Week: Noah Puckerman

This week, let's get to know more about Noah Puckerman, our Glee Club Character Of The Week. The role is being played by Mark Salling. He is better known as "Puck" and prior to joining New Directions, he was one of the guys who throw people in dumpsters and throws slushie at anyone. Aside from New Directions, he is also affiliated with the football team.

Puck had relationships with his co-New Directions, Rachel, Santana, Brittany, and Quinn. Puck and Quinn had a child and was adopted by Shelby Corcoran. Currently, he has an affair with Lauren Zizes in the series, and it really shows that he really has fallen for her.

He has a lot of performance in the series but for me, his best was "Sweet Caroline". Here is a video of the song:

Hope to see more great performances from Puck this Season and in the coming series.

Attack Of the Gleeks: Song Of The Week: Born This Way By New Directions

For episode 18 of Glee Season 2, out of the six songs that was shown, I've chosen the song "Born This Way" performed by the New Directions less Santana Lopez. The song was originally from Lady Gaga. This is the last song for the episode as tribute to the pop diva and it talks about acceptance of what you are, that we should not change anything about ourselves because we want to become someone else just like anybody else.

Each member of the glee club has their own T-shirt with their identities and here is the list:

Artie – “Four Eyes”

Brittany – “I’m With Stoopid” (Arrow up)

Finn – “Can’t Dance”

Kurt – “Likes Boys”

Lauren – “Bad Attitude”

Mercedes – “No Weave!”

Mike – “Can’t Sing”

Puck – “I’m With Stupid” (Arrow down)

Quinn – “Lucy Caboosey”

Sam – “Trouty Mouth”

Santana – “Bitch”  “Lebanese”

Tina – “Brown Eyes”

Emma – “Ginger” “OCD” (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Rachel - “Nose”

Will – “Butt Chin”

Here is the video and the lyrics:

BORN THIS WAY

Glee Cast

It doesn't matter if you love him or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were born this way, baby

My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir

There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are
She said, 'cause He made you perfect, babe
So hold your head up, girl and you you'll go far
Listen to me when I say

I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way, born this way

Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way

Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be

Give yourself prudence and love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice of truth
In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M
I love my life, I love this record and
Mi amore vole fe yah

I'm beautiful in my way,
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby

[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/born-this-way-lyrics-glee.html ]

I was born this way

Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way

Don't be drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're Lebanese, you're orient

Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby, you were born this way

No matter gay, straight or bi
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to survive

No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to be brave

I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way, yeah

Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey

I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey

Music Zone: OPM Artist Of The Week: Sitti

Every Wednesday starting today, an OPM artist will be featured in this blog site. I thought of this so that there will be variation every week since Music Zone is featured twice a week.

If Bossa Nova is the topic of the crowd, one name will sure be on the top list... and that is no other than Sitti Navarro, more known as Sitti. She holds the title "OPM Bossanova Queen". She idolizes Astrud Gilberto, also a bossa nova queen. Spotlight first turned on Sitti when she joined MTV Supahstar: D Super Search.

She had her debut album entitled Cafe Bossa and she became known because of the song Para Sa Akin.

Sitti have other albums released and they are selling in the market. She is currently part of ASAP Sessionistas who serenade us every Sunday in ABS-CBN. Really, she is the original OPM Queen Of Bossa Nova and nothing compares to her.

Music Zone: My Top Girl Groups Of All Time

Last week, if I can remember, I've featured boy bands that made it in industry of the 90's. This time, on Music Zone, it's the girls turn. Presenting, my top girl groups of all time. Get ready as they shake their booties, be enticed with their charm and get to know the real meaning of GIRL POWER!

All Saints - a British/Canadian group consist of four ladies, namely, Melanie Blatt, Shaznay Lewis, and the sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton. Their best song for me is "Never Ever".

Pussycat Dolls - an American female group led by Nicole Scherzinger together with Melody Thornton, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt. Nicole has a Filipino blood that is why this group was loved in the Philippines. They are very well known when it comes to their singing, sexy and amazing dance moves. Their best hit was 'When I Grow Up".

TLC - an RnB and pop female group consists of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Crystal Jones. I like their song "No Scrubs".

Destiny's Child - debuted in 1997. Originally, they were four in the group however, one left and the group still continue to manage to entertain audience with their singing and dancing capabilities. Led by Beyonce Knowles, the other two members were Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. I'm so thrilled everytime I hear their song "Emotions".

Spice Girls - the best girl group for me. They are the best selling girl group of all time and made the words "GIRL POWER" a craze. The group is composed of Melanie C. (Sporty Spice), Melanie B. (Scary Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice). They've been through a lot, Ginger Spice left and came back and they even had a reunion concert as well. If I'm gonna pick their best song, that would be "Stop".

Can't get enough of the songs featured? Each group has other songs that became hits and their songs will remain forever! Go Girls!

Childhood Nostalgia: Bible-Inspired Cartoons

For today's Childhood Nostalgia, we will first give way and focus on the Lenten season. Who would ever think of using the bible characters to amuse children? I can still remember when I'm still young, every Sunday, after we attend the mass in the early morning, I would ask my parents for us to go home before 9:00AM just to catch the two cartoons that were derived from the bible. I'm not sure if there were other cartoons created at that time which were based on the bible, but definitely, I can name two. The Flying House and Superbook.

The Flying House - this show was originally aired in 1982 - 1983. This is a story of three kids who met a robot and a professor inside a house that is intended for an experiment, a house turned time machine. The show featured different characters in the Bible, specifically, in the New Testament. The main characters are Corkey, Angie, SIR, Justin, and Professor Bumble.

Superbook - a 52 episode cartoon divided into two series and each series having 26 episodes. It is the story of Christopher, Joy and a clock toy robot Gizmo as they travel back in time to the early events of the Old Testament. Here, they faced the characters such as Noah, Moses and Abraham.

Both cartoons showcased not only fun for kids but lesson as well, that God is everywhere and we should always have faith in him, all the time!

Attack Of The Gleeks: Character Of the Week: Will Schuester

Our Glee character of the week is Will Schuester. The role is being portrayed by Matthew Morrison. He is the Spanish teacher who accepted the additional task as the director of New Directions. He is often seen wearing a vest in all episodes.

He is always there to defend the members of the New Directions glee club from their arch-nemesis, Sue Sylvester. He is also the former husband of Terri Schuester (Jessalyn Gilsig). He also had a romantic affair with Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), the guidance counselor of McKinley Hill High. In season 2, he starts relationship with Holly Holiday played by Gwyneth Paltrow.

He also did a lot of performance on the show, may it be solo or with the group. But for me, his best performance was in season 2 episode 8: Furt. when he sang "Sway".

It's a good thing he is always there to guide our beloved glee club members! Cheers to you Will!!!

Attack Of The Gleeks: Song Of The Week: All By Myself By Sunshine Corazon

Episode 17: A Night Of Neglect is really anticipated by Glee viewers. It's not because it's their comeback episode for Season 2 but because of Charice. Charice portays the role of Sunshine Corazon, an exchange student from the Philippines. She already showed her vocal prowess in episode 1 of season 2 where she sang "Listen" by Beyonce Knowles from the movie "Dreamgirls". For this episode, she sang the best song for neglect which is "All By Myself". I really expect that she would hit the high notes at the later part of the song which makes the scene a little less thrilling. But nonetheless, it's Sunshine and her voice, we can't deny the fact that her version was good. I'm sure if Celine Dion was able to watch her performance, she would definitely say that Sunshine gave justice to the song. Here is the video and lyrics:

ALL BY MYSELF

When I was young,

I never needed anyone.

Makin' love was just for fun.

Those days are gone. 

Livin' alone,

I think of all the friends I've known.

But when I dial the telephone,

Nobody's home.

All by myself,

Don't wanna be, all by myself anymore.

All by myself,

Don't wanna live, all by myself anymore.

Hard to be sure,

Some times I feel so insecure.

And love so distant and obscure,

Remains the cure.

All by myself,

Don't wanna be, all by myself anymore.

All by myself,

Don't wanna live, all by myself anymore.

When I was young,

I never needed anyone.

And makin' love was just for fun.

Those days are gone.

All by myself,

Don't wanna be, all by myself anymore.

All by myself,

Don't wanna live, all by myself anymore.

All by myself,

Don't wanna be, all by myself anymore.

All by myself,

Don't wanna live, all by myself anymore.

All by myself...

Music Zone: The Worship Songs Of Gary Valenciano

Let's have a break from featuring international pop artists and bands and make way for the Lenten Season. Today on Music Zone, I'm going to feature worship songs that made a mark in the hearts of every Filipinos. If there is one OPM artist who can make worship songs popular, certainly, that would be Gary Valenciano.

When Gary Valenciano sings, everybody listens. His soothing voice and facial expressions is his way of making the audience feel the rhythm that comes from his songs. Here are my top choices of worship songs from him:

Shout For Joy - released in year 1991. This has an upbeat sound even if it is a worship song. Surely, anyone who can hear it would not only shout but dance as well to the Lord.

Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? - this song was popularized in 1990. The song is about making people understand that God is always there and He would never leave us.

Warrior Is A Child - sang by Gary V. in 2001. This was a hit at that time. The song was also played when Rico Yan died in 2002.

Take Me Out Of The Dark - popularized in 1988 and I believe this is the best OPM worship song ever produced. The song has a powerful message to anyone who hears it. It talks about realizing what Jesus Christ had to sacrifice just to save all of us.

Let us all remember that our Lord gave his life to save us from our sins and we should be grateful not only during Lenten Season but as always.

Francine's Fire Soul: AJ Perez Died At 18

I was shocked when I heard the news that the young actor of Star Magic AJ Perez already passed away at 18. I just thought that his family needs all the prayers and the support they need on what happened to him..

AJ is Antonello Joseph Perez in real life. According to the reports, they were on their way back to Manila from a provincial show in Dagupan when they met a vehicular accident in Tarlac. He was declared dead at 12:20AM.

I last saw him when he became one of the leading men of Jessy Mendiola in Sabel, a show in ABS-CBN. I never imagined that he would leave early because he is in the peak of his career. I suddenly remembered when Rico Yan died, they're almost the same. Well, it's true that life is too short and we must treasure what was given to us.

Let us all pray for the eternal repose of AJ Perez's soul and hope that his family can surpass this tragic event.

Francine's Fire Soul: Another Poor Customer Service Encounter

I've encountered a lot of dissatisfaction and made numerous complaints about customer service already. Name it, I have it... buses, banks, boutiques, supermarkets, department stores and fast food chains... I have something to share dissatisfaction is the topic. I know that they have their own processes but they need to keep in mind that they are being paid not only to address the main concern but to exceed expectations so that a customer would stay loyal to the company. And here's another not so good experience I can share.

I went to SM Bacoor last Friday, April 14, 2011 to canvass for new phones and netbooks. Because of the long walk I decided to drop by Greenwich to order one of their value meals. I ordered they Crispy Chicken Meal for Php99.00 which consists of one piece chicken, onion rings, java rice and a regular drink. I told the cashier my demands (the chicken part should either thigh or breast, and my drink should have no ice). She advised me that there are no big parts for the chicken, just legs and wings and if they are going to grant my request, it would take them 17 minutes to complete my order. I agreed to what she said and after I paid the amount due, I set the timer. When the 17th minute arrived, I showed it to the cashier, but she ignored me and went ahead and assist the other customers who are in the line ordering. I just let the timer run. Finally, my order was delivered but it took 21 minutes and 16 seconds! My gosh! That is so unacceptable! They made me wait for 17 minutes (although I agree on that part only) and the order arrived after 21 minutes! To think that the particular part that I requested is being cooked for 10 minutes only. I know that because I, myself was once a service crew and I know the cooking time for each part of the chicken being served in fast food chains. I could accept the delay in the delivery of my order if I don't know anything about the industry.

At that time, I thought of finishing the food first before complaining. When I'm done eating, what I did is to ask for their supervisor, ask for the name of the service crew and the name of the managers, get all the company information such as contact numbers and the website. They can't belittle me just because my order is just Php99.00! I still deserve excellent customer service just like what everybody wants!

When I got home, I immediately access their website and shoot a complaint of what happened.

This is really unacceptable! Grrrr!!!

Music Zone: Boy Bands Of the 90's

In the 90's, we've witnessed the rise of different boy bands. They are groups of 3 or more male singers that sing songs about girls, love and heartache. I must admit they made the entire world go "la vida loco" with the singles they released. So, for today's Music Zone, I would like to present... the most well-known Boy Bands of the 90's:

Backstreet Boys - is an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. Their best single for me is "I Want It That Way".

98 Degrees - was an American adult contemporary boy band consisting of four vocalists: brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons. I really like their song "Because Of You".

A1 - is an English/Norwegian boyband. They were originally made up of Mark Read, Ben Adams, Christian Ingebrigtsen and Paul Marazzi. For me, the best song that I can remember with them is "Everytime".

Boyzone - an Irish Four-piece vocal pop group comprising Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch. I love their song "Picture Of You" which was the original soundtrack of Mr. Bean.

5ive - an English boyband put together in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their career. The five members were Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, J Brown, Abs Breen and Sean Conlon. I'm so amused with their song "Until The Time Is Through".

'N Sync - an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich,[2] 'N Sync consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick. Surely, we were amazed when they portrayed puppets in their video "Bye Bye Bye".

Westlife - is an Irish pop group formed on 3 July 1998. The group's original lineup comprised Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Brian McFadden. Their music genre is pop. Their most noted song for me is the remake song "Uptown Girl".

911 - a British boyband that consists of Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn. The song that makes me think of them is "Love Sensation" from the movie Casper.

There are other boy bands that were introduced in the 90's but I must say the list above made their mark in the industry.