Heroine Angel Locsin helps out flood victims

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Philippines movie and TV superstar Angel locsin has been consistent in helping out victims in time of disaster as witnessed at the recent extensive flooding brought by extremely heavy monsoon rains that hit most part of Luzon including the Metro Manila area.

Apart from being part of Sagip Kapamilya operation with ABS-CBN stars in Valenzuela on August 9th, which got more national reporting and television coverage, Angel Locsin had also spent her personal income buying relief goods for flood victims. The actress also invested her personal time packing them using her house as relief operation center.

On 7th August, a netizen spotted Angel Locsin with Phil Younghusband buying goods for the flood victims in Shopwise Commonwealth. Angel's sister, Ella, later shared in Twitter that they bought all the goods in Puregold and Shopwise for relief operation.

Gabriela organizers also shared in Twitter on 8th August that Angel along with Phil visited Gabriela rescue operation center. Angel is also active in Red Cross rescue operation and encouraged her Twitter followers in providing help and donation.

Angel truly lives up to her name not only in looks but in deeds as well. More power and blessings Angel!

There are too many photos to upload.  To view them, visit the Twilight Angels forum.

Angel Locsin's newest Modess TVC

credit: ModessPH

Video description: Modess celebrates the Makabagong Pilipina and how she is "laging game" -- confidently engaging in doing the things that matter to her.
Music: Paru-parong Bukid

VOTE Angel Locsin at 100 Most Beautiful Women Poll

Angel Locsin is back this 2012 at Starmometer's 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines, which is held annually.  As I recall, Angel was elevated to the Hall of Fame last year after winning the title for 5 consecutive years or shall we say, since Starmometer began its poll.  It is now then surprising why the blogger includes Angel again in this poll.

Anyway, since Angel is again one of the nominees, let's vote for her through Facebook and Twitter.  Poll ends on 9th of September, 2012.

How to Vote?

In Twitter, you can vote once a day per account by tweeting below:

I vote for Angel Locsin for 100 Most Beautiful Women in the Philippines 2012 #100MostBeautifulPinays

In Facebook, you can vote by:

1. Logging in to Facebook.  Go to Pinoy Power Page and click "like".
2. LIKE the photo of Angel Locsin.  Click here.

 

/via Starmometer

Angel Locsin in Vantage

Left to right: Bea Alonzo, Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion, and Angel Locsin

Eight years into celebrity photography excelling in doing magazine covers and star portrait, the talented and passionate Mark Nicdao has earned respect from peers and love of big stars from local entertainment industry.

Four months ago, ABS-CBN Publishing approached Mark Nicdao for a 180-pages celebrity photo book, a compilation of his chosen celebrity photos from 2003 to present.  Vantage photography magazine featuring Mark Nicdao is born. 


When asked for any favorites?

"It’s hard to pick a favorite but the cover was amazing. I made it for this book, exclusively. I picked the four top celebrities right now. I grew up with these four, professionally. When I was starting, they were also starting. I think that’s my favorite photograph. But nevertheless, most of the photographs in the book are my favorites."

There are 8 covers of selected celebrities (including the group photo of Angel Locsin with Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo, and KC Concepcion) of Vantage, collector's edition, that will be sold exclusively in Fully Booked from today, 7th of March.  Only 150 pieces will be available for each cover and is priced at P280.

Regular edition of Vantage in newsstands will carry the cover of photo below and will be available by 20th of March.  There will be 6,000 pieces of regular edition and is priced at P180.

Vantage Launch

The Vantage Magazine was launch last night at Fashionwalk, Greenbelt 5, Makati.  The event was well attended by top celebrities as well as people from fashion and photography industry. 

Photos for auction with proceeds to charity /via RC23STAR's Twitter

Feedback from Twitter disclosed that Angel Locsin stood out in the event.  Most of the attendees were in black whilst Angel looks stunningly captivating and girly in green dress.  Angels (fans of Angel) all cheered when the event's host, Tim Yap, acknowledged Angel's presence.  When the event organizer was asked in Twitter (CherryPineda) about Angel's weight, she tweeted, "I think Angel has all the right curves. And judging by all the men at the event, they didn't think she was fat at all :)"

Angel arrived in the event in her black H2 Hummer with fashion designer Martin Bautista.  At Angel's departure, security  had to escort her to her car since people were crowding around her for a photo op.  Angel opened the window for her fans as her car left the venue.


Two photos below were shared in martinbautista9's twitter with second photo a bit blurred because all photographers and media went crazy in taking Angel's photo.  Expect to see more photos later from various news portal and blogs.

Angel Locsin with Martin Bautista

credit to mescasa's twitter

credit to mescasa's twitter

credit to TimSansano's twitter

 According to PEP through scoopbox in Twitter, Angel said in the interview that she is still in the "getting-to-know stage" with Phil Younghusband of Azkals.  She describes the football player by saying that he is "very nice and he's a gentleman." When asked regarding the controversial Twitter exchange between Angelica Panganiban and a "fan" of Phil, the Imortal actress pointed out: "Wala ako sa posisyon to comment.  I respect Angelica and I understand her. We're good friends." 

Angel Locsin and Solenn Heussaff, credit to niceoneeunice's twitter

Copies of Vantage with Angel, Anne, Bea and KC at the venue were all sold.  I heard only Angel's old photo from Rogue and Maxim magazine have been included in Vantage.






Behind the scenes


video credit: 21niwde



credit: seashellvs


*thanks to Philippine Star and various Twitter accounts acknowledged above as well as to Twitter of MarkNicdao, Kysleee and 143ehraldvamp.

VOTE for Angel Locsin in "The Year's Best Actress on Twitter"

Hollywood has the Oscars. Broadway has the Tonys. Television has the Emmys.  Twitter has the "Shorty Awards"



Angel Locsin is again a global nominee, this time for "The Year's Best Actress on Twitter" at the 3rd Annual Shorty Awards.  Like in the 37th iEmmy awards, we can possibly watch again a stunning Angel Locsin walking in a red carpet with international celebrities.  Let's make this a reality by voting for Angel.

How do you vote?

To vote, send a tweet like this: I nominate @143redangel for a Shorty Award in #actress category because [add reason here].  For example: I nominate @143redangel for a Shorty Award in #actress category because she is a talented actress.


You can also send shorter votes like this: #shortyawards @143redangel #actress [add reason here].  For example: #shortyawards @143redangel #actress because she is a talented actress.

You can vote from Shorty website, from Twitter itself, or from any Twitter client.

Important: A tweet that ends in "because..." will not be counted.  You should put a reason after because.  For the voting rules, click here.

Voting ends on January 31, 2011.  Twitter will be holding an awards ceremony in New York City to honor the winners.

Please note that the real Twitter account of Angel Locsin is @143redangel


Current results of votes:

/via Shorty Awards

Imortal teaser for Wednesday

credit: Imortal Official Fan Page in Facebook

Imortal: review of episode 82

Review written by: Angeladik

It's still wedding preparation time with Lucas getting bad.  Did I miss his actual telling to Lucille about Mateo? okay he already did and in front of Lia and Mateo it's as if he didn't say a word to anyone.  As usual he keeps insulting Mateo and telling Lia not to proceed with the wedding.  But he doesn't need to as he already did Lucille a favor by making her do it for him, to stop the wedding ceremonies.  That's actually what we will be seeing and how it actually happens in the next episode.

While this entire episode 81 we are still on the preparation side, the nice part of course would be when Lia is being made up for the wedding and in the actual event as she walks down the aisle looking very stunning in her wedding face wise look. Like I said the wedding dress is not exactly a favorite for me nevertheless Angel's able to carry it fine.

Some scenes with Nanay Tabs crying and BFF Miriam sharing the scene with her. Both are actually happy for Lia.  The problem is Lucas of course. Abraham has a word with Mateo about making sure he tells everything to them and of course the nice scene of Mateo and Lia under the moon although kind of bitter sweet.  Nice one for them there John Lloyd Cruz (Mateo) and Angel Locsin (Lia).

The guests are ready for the wedding with Dara, Olive, and uncle? and Jethro and dad Tikboy also present aside from the Lobos and Wayas, also the Waya elite force. Surprise how Clarisse slips in and able to get a seat at that and make way for Lucille's grand entrance later.

In between least I forget, we have Lydia's vampire community and Sam and a now getting stronger Roman.  Sooner he will really be back as Sam keeps on poisoning him with ideas about Mateo and Lia, they should not be married.


Next episode.   The teaser we see Lucille's grand announcement about Mateo.  Both Mateo and Lia are imprisoned.  The vampire group of Magnus with Sam try their rescue mission since Mateo will be executed in public.  But it's Lia who gets ahead of them to be by Mateo's side as she herself breaks free from her prison chains.


My thoughts.  We've seen these scenes more times in previous teasers so here's hoping there's more to it to make everything still very exciting.  It's as if we almost know there will be no more wedding, at least for now. Perhaps saving this one if it happens for the ending??

We also need more of well thought of scenes than just redundant ones we've seen before. It would be nice if Mateo and Lia starts talking of topics like what plans they have if ever.  It's as if they don't discuss plans so much.  We need more creative minds especially when Mateo and Lia share their sweet moments and converse.

There are just so many topics Mateo and Lia can tackle and talk about. It would be added spice if they did talk a lot about a lot of things to convince us also about their connection since it's not enough that they just look good together.

Make them look smart by making them discuss plans.  Sometimes it's as if they don't even make plans especially.  So there's all this belief surrounding them about the prophesy.  The conversations also make it look like it's Lia who is more like the guy and Mateo seems like this spineless guy needing assurance all the time from his girl. It's not exactly a good idea for me.  I think writers should also give Lia her worth since it's always as if Mateo just needs her.

When you look at it, it seems both Mateo and Lia are both weak characters.  To think they're both the itinakda.  Lia always on the giving end and Mateo acting like a spineless guy?   What's with these writers anyway.  Yeah and you mentioned even Magnus is becoming a joke with his trying to decipher the prophesy all the times. We need a better written presentation frankly.

We need smarter characters.  It's a joke these writers.  Angel exudes a lot of strength acting wise since she's so good.  Even if effectively she makes those scenes, her character Lia is not exactly a strong character.  We wish they write better written characters not only for Angel's Lia but also for JL's Mateo. Take care of your leads writers!.

What the heck also making a scene there where Clarisse conveniently gets into her chair.  Aren't there guards there?  I wonder how writers would allow these.  Nicks maybe that's the reason you prefer watching those Korean TV flicks.  Sometimes we are subjected to all these.  I dunno where they picked writers?  Intentional?

Imortal: review of episode 81

Review written by: Angeladik

Imortal episode 81.  The preparations before the wedding starts with a bridal shower as BFF Miriam makes things special for Lia.  Then another scene where we see a glimpse of Lia in white with Miriam and Nanay Tabs around and Mateo coming in but prevented by Miriam, as is folk talk not to let the groom see the bride in her wedding dress.

But it's when Lucas appears for the stag party? at Dara's place of course.  Everyone was there, Olive and Jethro, when Lucas who was invited drops by too.  But after finding out through holding Olive about what Mateo was keeping from them secret about the Vampires "kidnapping" of Olive, Jethro confronts Mateo just when Lucas was right behind Mateo.

We know of course previous to this event, Mateo overhears Jethro and Abraham's orders for him to spy on Mateo and Lucas opening the Lobo website courtesy of the password Lia gave him.  I dunno if Lia even considered that the wedding news would be the first Lucas will see in their website?  So when finally Jethro confronts Mateo about him keeping secrets from the Lobos and not to be trusted, again Mateo is in this emotional state where his itinakdang vampira sign on his nape lights up which Lucas sees.

Just when Lia is around to meet up with Mateo, Lucas gives her the warning about Mateo.  Only to find out she actually knows about Mateo's being the itinakdang vampira which in the website says will kill her.  Now I'm thinking it would be so careless of Lia the Punong Bantay to just give the password to the site knowing Lucas is not yet properly oriented to the ways of the Lobos and she did really trust him?  Knowing he's still not exactly in this agreeable terms with Mateo and how he's become since knowing about them being a couple?  So careless how the writers make the lobos look to have less better judgement and easily fooled and outwitted by the vamps.

I dunno.  Are the Lobos meant to be less thinking just becoz they're supposed to be half wolf? or the bad ones are always smarter? It seems this is where the writers want Lia's character going just to move the story.  Am I complaining? Guess?

Anyway I would have been fine at least with the progression but it always seems Lia starts getting herself into trouble.  Well, at least she finds out next time Lucas is not somebody to be trusted so stop being too nice to the extent of risking both her and Mateo? Lucas is just waiting for an opportunity to stop the marriage.  Can't she figure this out?

Okay, Lia was written as someone too trusting. She wouldn't exactly fall for Mateo after all if she were not like this.  Nevertheless, we won't get the drama imprisoned scenes had this not happened and Lia didn't have to leave the Lobo orientation by just giving the password to Lucas. [writers are getting lazy i guess and thus created too many convenient scenes ...or are they insulting their viewers treating us like non-critical thinkers -nicky]

Well, we can postpone the wedding can't we?  At least we get to see Mateo and Lia donned in those special clothes especially Lia who we hardly see in glam clothes. So this is a nice insert to get her to wear a wedding dress and be well made up.  Yeah the red lipstick I thought for a wedding even at night? nevertheless.

There are actually Lia scenes saving lives by fighting the bad vampires but it's too fast.  Sometimes I don't know why they can't even take good camera angles of the Lia saves the people scenes. 

So before the wedding, Lucas already tells Lucille about this little secret of Lia.  Why he chose to tell Lucille instead of let's say Abraham first only means one thing. He needs his revenge too. He is after all a trouble half lobo still harboring ill feelings about Mateo and being the one chosen by Lia instead of him.  Wrong judgment too and carelessness on the part of Lia is the part I question about in terms of the writing of Lia's character.


Next episode.  Teasers we see Lucille now making her grand entrance at the wedding.  The events are moving so it's a good reason to follow the coming episodes but hopefully to what brings the events about.  Let's hope the writers are more careful in how events transpire.


My thoughts.  The writers show those Lia saves the day scenes and yet so carelessly gives Lucas this information about the lobo website and as soon as he sees the itinakdang vampira sign on Mateo's nape, It was so easy. This secret was meant for just her most trusted.  She never thought this might happen?  We know how Lia was made to look dumb and a slow head just being an E.A. but as Punong Bantay at least give her more street smart savy than always being careless.

 I always have something to complain about because Angel is a lead protagonist here and this is a heroine role supposedly being emulated now as Punong Bantay.  But as usual the writers always have something for Lia to do to make her less. Viewers will not be liking this character Lia if she keeps on making herself less and it's the writers doing it.

It's sometimes insulting here. If they want Angel to play a dumb character then make it an all out dumb one.  Not like she's now the Punong Bantay and they're still at it writing her character this way.  What's your take on this character flaw for Lia Nicks?  You think it's because I'm a fan or is my complaint valid?  Remember Lia's now a Punong Bantay. I think too the lobos should eventually find out by themselves about Mateo's sign because it actually lights up when in a highly emotional state. You mean they haven't figured it out yet. [i dunno if the head writer for Imortal is paying close attention to his pool of writers ..looks like they don't have a solid character description of lia as 'punong bantay' ..like you, i hope they would not make lia like all 'brawn' and no brains -nicky]

The lobos will find out about Mateo just the same when they kiss when the one officiating the wedding presumably a priest let's them kiss after they say their "I dos."  Oh yeah, they can make Mateo wear something to hide his nape.  Not even Abraham thought of that or even Mateo????  why not???

You can wear a scarf or something I dunno.  Anything to hide that sign but not be suspicious.  I was just figuring out. The writers should have made more thought about this perhaps?  How about you Nicks?  This is a progression passing episode.  Now waiting for the highlight episodes. [what can i say about our writers? we got too many issues with them already and yeah it's kinda frustrating aish ..they even missed even the obvious details -nicky]

Usually if you watch some foreign made show they would make this an issue how to hide the sign otherwise any lobo will see Mateo's sign since it just lights up and Abraham knows it from when he first saw it.

Writers should take care of details also ...

Imortal teaser for this week

Credit: Imortal Official Fan Page in Facebook



Note:  For those who cannot watch the Imortal webisodes from ABS-CBN's Imortal website, click here to watch "Darla" webisode.

Imortal: review of episode 80

Review written by: Angeladik

Okay, it's another weekend.  At least the last episode for this week I'm satisfied with it.  They had substantially enough Angel Locsin (Lia) scenes this time to end the week.

For episode 80, we like that scene where Lia is talking to Nanay Tabs about her feelings about the wedding and BFF Miriam is looking in.  I really found it amusing and cute at first.  I found myself a bit laughing as Lia was talking to Nanay Tabs about getting married to Mateo and all the while Miriam was listening to them. The look in her face while the two, Lia and Nanay Tabs looking very supportive and happy. The feeling is there whenever they have scenes together. Nanay Tabs and Lia and, I found it amusing, Miriam was her usual against Mateo but finally cannot resist Lia.

Nice sequence for the three    Then the sequence of Lia and Mateo at the engagement party where Lia looks so beautiful in her purple dress.Actually prior to that I liked the expression and face of Lia as she was talking to Lucas.  All Angel's scenes for this episode you really appreciate how beautiful Angel is especially at the engagement party. 

I dunno your score today Jhun as I guess you're off for the weekend by now   It's not exactly an "acting" episode but a light one since it's the engagement although the schemers are all over, from the Vampires to Lucille's camp, even the two women in love with Mateo, Sam and Clarisse had to take their peak as well as Lucas.  All three can't just be happy for Lia and Mateo.

Magnus at it again, thinks this time it's Sam who should bite Mateo to turn him into a full vampire.  Although not an assurance to whom he sides, this courtesy of undercover work for a Gael hypnotized Olive who finds this out from Jethro.  By now, I can't figure out how careless this Gabay is when giving info to Olive who was acting suspiciously at that time. [compared to Lobo, looks like we have young writers here in Imortal so some scenes are not well thought of I would say, perhaps due to lack of enough experience?  i guess that will account also the inconsistent character development -nicky]

There's Sam too conferring with Lydia and the urgency they feel that Mateo should lead them since misguided Vampires are getting killed following Magnus who wants an all out war against the Lobos.

Yeah I should say the four as a family, it's so real and heartfelt. This is a good ensemble cast family for Angel's Lia.  hehe I really found that particular scene where the three ladies shared the scene a bit amusing and funny at first while Nanay Tabs and Lia were at it and Miriam just listening out but unable to resist her friend. Same as Abraham at the engagement you can see how protective he is of Lia but nevertheless had to tell the Wayas that yes the wedding should be a big event for all Lobos.

You know what I realized?  As long as they don't maltreat Angel and she gets substantial and well executed scenes I really don't mind if other build up newbies have their share of the limelight.  As Olive now did.  I just didn't mind it as much since I don't really like her anyway but less sour graping as long as the show has lots of Angel watching.  So I hope the writers don't forget that.

Maybe that's why I like Lia's adoptive family because they support her aside from being good competent actors.  More please of that kind of scene for the three ladies.  The nice spice there was when Miriam was well you know she was in disagreement over Mateo but finally joins in as Nanay Tabs was very supportive of Lia's happiness.  I liked that look in her face while Lia and Nanay Tabs were oh so happy while she finally learning to be just happy for her dear friend and "sister."

Lucas finds out too Simon has some dealings with the wanted Zaragozas as he sees him talking to Clarisse, all this at the engagement.

The Magnus plan now is to bring back his daughter and make her "bite" Mateo.  Will this be another futile attempt?  Of course "Wagas na Pag-ibig" could also be the bite of Roman actually since it was actually his own battle for the vampires to finally live in peace not through war but through diplomacy and peaceful means he initiated with Lyka then.  [I dunno about Roman because I remember he let his beloved wife die than letting her live as a vampire and he was adamant also about protecting Mateo.  Back to Magnus, it's now like a dark comedy for me.  He is like a bumbling idiot with all those off plans and failed attempts hehe -nicky]


Next episode.  But in the teasers we have a bad looser Lucas seeing Mateo's signature itinakda on his nape light up, tells Lucille right away.   Scenes we find both Mateo and Lia in chains while the Vamps carry out freeing Mateo, eventually Lia is able to free herself to join Mateo in front of the Lobos.

Of course before this is the wedding.  Both Lia and Mateo looking very dashing there.  Again Angel so particularly beautiful and perfect there with her matching red lipstick, for a wedding?  But is this going to actually happen or this will not materialize? [perhaps because it's an evening wedding so they thought a darker shade like red lipstick would be acceptable -nicky]

The teasers are plentiful.  I guess it's going to take the entire next week to show all of it.  Hopefully, we get the Angel scenes we want of course.


My thoughts.  So okay overall this week was good but because of episode 79 and I really wanted more creative camera shots and angles particularly for that episode 79 then its 8/10 although there were episodes I'd give a 9/10.  I would have given it a 9/10 but episode 79 pushed it down to 8/10.  The earlier episodes for the week were the "acting' episodes but the lighter episode 80 guess would be good to prepare viewers for the next week's episodes.

Lia and Mateo will carry out what Lyka and Roman left unfinished but not without Roman having his say since this is a plan he actually initiated and Lyka who was willing to hear him out in spite the usual lobo's not to trusting feelings when it comes to vampires.  Imortal is about the kind of love of Lia and Mateo shared but its also the Imortal peace they seek and the love of Mateo and Lia having a great part in fulfilling that peace.

But then will the writers choose an all out battle?  There's already a war but the itinakdas here on both sides are in love so this will change everything.  I guess, "Kagat ng Wagas na Pagibig ang Babago sa Lahat"???  Well the biting thing has been a Magnus preoccupation?  Like he likes testing everyone who could possibly finally transform Mateo into a full vampire.

Imortal: review of episode 79

Review written by: Angeladik

Recap.  Abraham seeks Lia talks to her and for now will stand by Lia until proven otherwise. If Mateo ever becomes a full vampire to fulfill the prophesy.  Abraham remains loyal to his adoptive daughter and his loyalty also to Lyka at all cost since there's this obvious risk of him being branded a traitor also like Lia.

Mateo seeks Sam again to find out since he's been bothered in his dreams seeing his father trying to tell him about this vampire group who seek peace, the one where Lydia belongs to.  This is when Mateo finds out about Magnus being weakened by Mateo's blood from sucking it. Some disagreement between the two as Sam learns from Mateo he plans to marry Lia and Sam doesn't want Mateo with Lia.  Telling Mateo with his strength he should lead the vampires to the peaceful way of life being the itinakda.  He can make the vampires follow him and leave Lia as she poses only danger to him by being in the company of the Lobos who will not accept him even if he marries their Punong Bantay.

The fight battle scene ensues.  So ok that's it.  I have done my bashing already.  [posted after recap hehe -nicky].

We move on to Lia at the Waya Council trying to exonerate her mother from the wrong traitor accusation by bringing in Julio to testify before them.   Vivian always challenging Lia of course and I thought the two were really fierce and deserved the better camera angles.  Angel did the right thing in tempering her Lia who is still relatively new in calling these meetings.

I thought this would have been a good exchange for the two but it was not as long.  They downplayed this when there could have been more drama.  Well, I guess Lia is still pretty much not a fighter but rather more of in defense of just what is right. It's obvious in Lia's lines that Vivian should be thankful she's still in the Waya Council when she's been suspect since Lucille's escape. I just thought to highlight they should have given both better camera angles.  That would have made the subtle but fierce more dramatic. I really thought the close-ups should have been closer.

Then we see Mateo and Lia together in a room where Mateo made his engagement ring promise.  Looking good there the two.  Everyone by now knows of the engagement and the wedding.  Clarisse hates it.  Lucille plans to make her move at the wedding.  What was Simon thinking upon knowing of Mateo getting married to Lia?  Right after he makes a "forced deal" with Lucille to use his money to get back at Lia.  Since for now Mateo has chosen to stay with Lia and lets see if any marriage will happen before they get themselves behind bars. Will Lucille then return to power?

Before I forget, Magnus is getting better but he rejects Sam seeing her considering her a traitor many times over.  This Imelda is not happy about and Sam is expected to return to her new mentor Lydia were she's convincing Mateo to join.  Magnus is back making plans again this time make Gael do undercover work on Olive again to spy on Jethro.


Next episode.  The teasers we see Lucas finding out Mateo is the itinakda and proceeds to tell Lucille. A beautiful bride as Lia prepares to get married to Mateo.  We see both of them about to get married but whether this pushes through after Lucille finds out about Mateo lets see.

Another teaser scene we find both Mateo and Lia captured and chained in separate prison cells.  Now if the strength of the itinakdas is as it should be, they're supposed to make their escape but we don't see that.  We just see Lia in tears chained and so is Mateo.


Kissing scenes.  Yeah I think there's been a lot of kissing and frankly kissing would have been fine especially if it's used only at appropriate times.  But when it's suspect excuse for lack of anything else to write about especially concerning Mateo-Lia scenes then it's not a good thing.  Overuse with not much purpose, to the effect that sometimes just a kiss on the forehead may seem more touching.

I dunno there were episodes not this week where I thought Angel was really reduced to not so well choreographed action scenes and just kissing scenes with not good angles anyway.A way of downplaying Angel?  It's as if that's all to her?   It's a good thing this week at least the writers made an effort to "bring back" Lia.

Like I always have this suspect feeling they have to downgrade Lia just to make other build up talents shine.  This episode once more makes my point have strong evidence.   When they have to make other talents shine all they let Angel do is kiss JL and have shortened scenes cut short to accommodate those talents needing exposure.  Why they need unnecessarily longer scenes than the lead whenever they make their appearance is beyond me.  It makes me sick already having to tolerate the obvious I see.  Look, like I said I don't mind some support actor who has not proven anything get their exposure time but it's becoming too obvious that every time, they have to cut short Angel scenes which we at home and most of those I know look out more for Angel.


So okay we were expecting more Angel scenes and good substantial ones, 'cmon if kissing is all Lia will be doing then I smell downgrading once again.  Look, Angel shines so well in those better scenes for this week why the heck not continue with it?


There was a real instance in the past when this happened and the wannabee actor which Nicky knows has likewise not proven anything.  So it's sickening to watch somebody who has not proven anything and Angel's role then was reduced to just his leading lady whenever they had scenes in that TV show.


My thoughts.  For the first episode for this week, the writers appeased Angel fans like me by giving Angel highlight scenes and the result of course can't be any better. Sure we understand why Monday had to accommodate Angel again, that was the peak episode.  Then came the next day and up to episode 78 with Tito Abraham they were giving Angel substantial scenes and enough airtime.

Just because we again have this combo I suppose of two supports who're supposed to be look-alikes according to some pexers, will have the same disgust now with these two forced on us.  They had to shorten Angel scenes with less focus yet again on the camera angles unlike the previous episodes of this week.  Look, it's Angel we want to see.

Just watch Shaina Magdayao (Gabby) in Lobo, where she was supposed to be the other woman there.  Of course compared to this supposedly major support and her supposed look alike, Shaina is definitely way prettier so accusations of jealousy? Oh 'cmon the older one almost looks gay with the long face and the other geeky one is yuck with no talent to save her weird looks.  I will continue disparaging co-stars because Angel's being maltreated every time they are around.  The writers clearly favoring them having longer scenes and how many times do I have to say that Olive character is not even needed here unlike Sam although her role has been written to really make Lia the bit player instead of star.  Why oh why whenever these two are back in the scenes, Angel's Lia have to have shorter exposures and less substantial appearances is beyond me.  Just to make sure they hog the scenes?  Frankly I prefer to watch the way prettier Kristel R. than these two freaky looking characters, long faced and the other geeky and annoying.

Look, even if Gael and Olive look more of the same age compared to the younger looking Jethro there's nothing exciting about them.  I suggest they quit with this subplot. This is a repetitious subplot already needing to be resolved and finished.  It's enough already that Abraham's asking Jethro to spy on Mateo but to get sidetracked again by Olive Oil who gets a makeover, well doesn't change much actually.  I dunno sometimes they have nothing else for these recurring characters. We really wish they just put those younger prettier ABS-CBN talents instead.  But really the role is repetitious already. We don't need another rewind of this subplot.  So my request just quit this redundant crap.

Sorry that's Kristel M. or Severina, who by the way is much better too with her fight scenes unlike the lame action moves of Maricar.  Too obvious there her fight scene with JL. I thought she was trained, excuse me. Shaina did her fight scene with Piolo in Lobo way better although I think that's when her accident happened.  We all know Shaina dances in ASAP so we're not fed with reports how good she can be.  Of course too Shaina doesn't need to use some other artist to get her break in a show.  That's the good thing.  She has her own afternoon show.  Like I said just give these two wannabee supports their own show and not downgrade our Angel just so they can be watched on primetime.  My goodness, if they don't trust these two to carry a show then please don't make Angel's Lia lesser whenever they are around.  It's already annoying us at home particularly my mom who's easily in a foul mood whenever it happens.

We were made to believe Angel's Lia was back and now another accommodation yet again!!!   These people with backers we're just so sick of them and why Angel has always have to be the victim of these people? Tell us why Angel's been so over-abused whenever these kind of people having backers need their exposures.

Really now?  Does Angel really have a manager?  We feel her career was made to accommodate all those who needed breaks and doesn't focus on her.  That's been the case and what a pity for somebody who has the ability and versatility to shine even abroad, ick of this sick Pinoy power brokers habit.  Like we already know Angel's been always used to prop up those kinds of people who somehow can't do it on their own and always at the expense of Angel.  Like she was paid to be the one to prop them up.

Maybe I wouldn't complain as much if these power brokers forever using Angel would give her better career treatment she deserves.  But no, they're even stalling that huge potential. Like they don't want it happening least some favored royalty.  We see the tactics already.  So what now?  Using just freaky supports to annoy us fans once again? Yeah we know that tactic already.

Like we still remember the low budget of Darna then and why Asian Treasures was better.  If it's only Angel as main star, they really scrimp but look at Majika where they did better because some wannabee was there.  So now they have to reduce Angel's Lia just to accommodate wannabees yet again?  Perhaps if Angel's career were treated like JL's you wouldn't catch us complaining.  But up to now what kind of manager does anything for Angel?  Why do we feel her manager's are only in name but not doing anything to protect Angel?

We want consistency in treating Angel scenes ok? Don't make us suspect that great Angel scenes were there just to bring back viewers and then show those irritants again in prolonged lame scenes.  Look I couldn't be sorrier for JL in that fight action scene with MR.  Too lame was MR there.  It looked that bad and yet they kept on with it extensively.  Bad scenes shouldn't be prolonged okay?  Her manner of speech is too distractingly annoying too whether speaking in English or Filipino it doesn't help, it's just as lame. Quit this crap because we the real fans don't like the maltreatment extending too much off screen.  Look it's not only a case of Lia maltreatment.  My litany of complaints is enough and we know Angel allows it.  Sorry girl if you do, your fans are here to complain about the injustice if you're just okay by it.

I can't figure out to why they added a really qualified actor in Mark Gil but now he's just a bit player. Oh well, that's similar to Angel able to really shine brilliantly acting wise being reduced to bit player in previous episodes which up to now we can't forget any time these wannabees are getting their overextended lame exposures.

I am just waiting too when they have those better choreographies Angel did for Asian Treasures and there were good ones too in Lobo artistic wise which we have yet to see for Lia. When oh when? Or this might be reserved for Sam I suppose and won't be surprised now if Olive will be having some later? Only it will look lame or slow-mo yet again to hide the inadequacies.

Complaints complaints, but I guarantee until the ABS-CBN people tolerates me here I will continue because Angel deserves better treatment than what she's getting. This week at the start told me Angel's really gearing up the higher acting level and we know too how good her action moves are.  We need writers to impress us more with Angel's versatility.


But here we again, accommodating yet again as if we haven't seen the wares.  If that's all there is then better let Angel just take over and quit the crap. Yeah, one nice scene for Angel when Mateo offered the "ring" but promised to get the real one later.



Okay I'm done for today.  I'm hoping for a better end to this week. They started nicely so hope at least everything's compensated for in the last episode for this week.

Imortal: review of episode 78

Review written by: Angeladik

This is Jaime Fabregas' (Abraham) moment I think although still guilty of watching Angel Locsin (Lia) more but we have to give it to Tito Abraham as this is his episode and of course with Lia.  Yeah Julio was sidelined by the writers.  Mark Gil (Julio) is one of our underrated fine actors but I guess the story developing is more focused right now on how Tito Abraham takes his "discovery." Its hard to give a 10, I always feel there's still something lacking.  It's still not there because I feel there can still be more.  That's me.  It's actually nice from last episode to see Angel and John Lloyd (Mateo) with tested veterans Mark Gil and Jaime Fabregas, the latter we noted does roles matter of factly never drawing attention to himself but more of doing his roles as naturally as possible.

But for episode 78, lets say it's about time Tito Abraham gets his limelight moment and engages Lia in a sort of disagreement struggle in the process hurting each other, more of emotionally I would suspect than physically.   They do some physical clash as Abraham attempts to hurt Mateo.  This gives Lia little choice but to ward of Abraham, yes her beloved lifelong protector and her almost recognized father. She does give her the claw on his back.  It looks like a bad claw wound actually but you sense it's still just enough to warn Abraham not to go any further in "hurting" Mateo.

Mateo himself hurls Abraham in self defense.  What did I make out of some of pexers remarks about Abraham's fight action scenes?  Actually I thought it looked very appropriate for an elderly Waya. Abraham was never pictured as a menacing type of warrior and is more of the thinker council man. So his action moves were actually appropriate.  It helps his foreign looking features looks appropriately menacing for his attack attempt at Mateo. As usual Jaime Fabregas does his acting chores as natural as can be.  He's never striked me as a fancy actor unlike lets say Pilar Pilapil in Lobo, but is effective being natural.  Nice one too for them Angel and Jaime F.

Angel's consistency for these past few episodes, I think she's inspired being back in the natural flow of the Imortal story after being sidelined for some few episodes.  Angel's so focused for this week's episodes so far.  Highly emotional scenes but very well controlled and putting to very good use her expressive eyes deep in emotions.  You can feel it so clearly projected on screen.

Sorry for being bias but I really love Angel's show of emotions once again here in this episode.  It's really gone a notch level higher for this week including this episode.  Better I think than even her best episodes from the entire series.  Am I right or just getting carried away from not seeing Angel too long in the last few weeks episodes?

Noticeably the action fight scenes for Angel are much shorter especially if compared to some longer sequences of before.  They're focusing more on the acting and showing of emotions for this week's episodes. Still a very happy viewer.  There are shortened action moves of course.  Actually noticeable was the different approach for the Lia-Abraham action fight sequence.  There seems to be holding off.  We actually find Mateo too hurling Abraham.  The old guy is getting just enough claws or blows from the two itinakdas needing to defend themselves.

Mateo's poisoned blood.  We now know what happened to Magnus.  His bite actually of Mateo's blood turns out to be poison as Lia and Abraham witnesses how strong the itinakdang vampire is. All the while the writers forgot a bit about Julio.  He did attempt to stop Magnus.  This was earlier of course while Magnus was biting Mateo but he was quickly repulsed and pretty much was not in the scene after that.

Vampires were able to take Magnus away as Abraham was more concerned with his discovery about Mateo and Lia concerned too after getting the bite. Sam is informed about dad Magnus very weak condition and she comes to visit seemingly more concerned if Mateo's hurt.

Abraham's dilemma.  Abraham calls an emergency meeting with the Waya Council to inform them of his discovery but we don't see it but it's obvious he changes his mind.  He loves Lyka and her family too much to see Lia live the life once again of being branded a traitor.  He just can't do that to Lia.  While Mateo and Lia run away to escape Abraham's attempts to turn over Mateo to the Wayas.

Meanwhile thoughts enter Mateo and Lia's minds.  We see this scene of them together figuring out everything that's been said, from Lydia to Abraham's contrasting views and similar beliefs about the prophesy.  In fact, everybody believes the Prophesy except for Lia and Mateo who now also believes like Lia their love can both fight the destiny that is the Prophesy.

Is Lia being selfish because she really believes and feels this will change everything? The trust she gives Mateo to protect him from even her.  It seems though as long as Lia stays with Mateo, then Mateo will stay with Lia. How can he not, if Lia protects him then he owes it to her to protect her also and what Lia wants is for them not to be apart.  In short, "you and me against the world" including the Prophesy.

Of course the last sequence with Mateo and Lia together both in deep thought when Abraham gives Lia a call.  He just couldn't give Lia away.  Nice little talk at Lyka's tomb for Abraham. Finally he will accept Mateo all because of Lyka and of course his adopted daughter Lia. Like a real parent will do for his child and of course his loyalty and dedication to Lyka.


Next episode.  Teasers.  Sam alarms Lydia about the latest developments who in turn convinces Sam to try again at Mateo, to convince him again that being with the Lobos is not the safest place for him to be with.   Meanwhile Lia is still convincing Mateo to just be with her as she will do everything including fight her own people if they hurt Mateo to which Mateo is in disagreement as he believes Lia should do her duties as Punong Bantay.  As Sam attempts to get Mateo only to discover he's now more powerful and it would be impossible for her to forcibly get Mateo back to Lydia's fold. 


My thoughts.  It looks like the wedding is coming next week since Mateo stays with Lia.  It will be Abraham's secret for the moment.  You think he's telling his daughter Miriam? ;) maybe Nanay Tabs :)  The problem now since Abraham knows already and he's going to keep it a secret too is being branded a traitor too.  Something I dunno how Miriam will take.  It might be too much for her although eventually we suspect her love for her "sister" Lia will prevail just like her father eventually gave in to Lia.

Lets see how things happen. Then of course Simon being used against his wishes by Lucille.  Will they actually join forces with Lucille's promise if she regains her Punong Bantay position for Simon to finally get into Waya Inc.?  The Zaragozas are just around to prove to the Lobos once again about the daughter now too being a traitor like her mother Lyka.  Haha did you see Clarisse reaction to the wedding? now that one got a good beating from mom Lucille :P


Rico Blanco's improvement.  BTW in the case of Rico Blanco (Lucas), the one with Angel is the scene where he's improved. I noticed though that he's still finding his way because you can feel in those scenes he has to draw his emotions from within himself to be able to focus well.  By contrast, observing Angel, you notice Angel is very comfortable with her acting and interacting with her coactor in the scene. Of course she's the more experienced.  I dunno but I guess it's part of Lucas self centered character.  It's because he still needs to get more experience I guess to show off those emotions more. I guess that's the reason you can't still relate with his improvement in acting.

Of course, part of getting the response from viewers I suspect comes from having this charm as an actor too.  When we don't like how an actor looks like on screen it's hard to appreciate the actor.  I think a not so good looking actor has to be that good to be liked too.  Rico B. is not exactly a charmer as far as I'm concerned.  He gives me the impression of being somebody kind of full of himself I dunno.  It's not a good character for an actor I guess.  Actors have to be giving to generate that certain response from the audience.

Imortal: review of episode 77

Review written by: Angeladik

Episode 77 is another well acted continuation of episode 76. It's just a continuation because the main turn of events after the proposal and acceptance would be the Wayas and Tito Abraham finding out about Mateo being the Itinakda. Well, aside from hearing out what Julio has to say about the truth about Lyka and her connection with the vampires.

Recap.  While Nanay Tabs is surprised, she wishes Lia all the happiness and of course Mateo too but it's Miriam with the opposing violent reaction which is very understandable from a true friend.  We can even point out times when Mateo was prioritizing his own search for his identity and actually setting aside Lia but perhaps something like knowing a different part of you. We know also from several episodes where Mateo wasn't exactly the ideal BF although you somehow know Lia is his true love.  Still there were times even his love seemed wanting, based on the way writers presented it.

From the start, when Lia finally fell in love with Mateo, which at the start we know she was not.  She was the more dedicated. of course.  Lia has known what being an underdog martyr ever since her mother died. She's known suffering too much and it seems has helped her understand Mateo who needs all the understanding.

Miriam knows all about Lia's suffering so her reaction to Lia marrying Mateo means being blinded and adds up to her long suffering life.  Nice one for Miriam acting wise for Ericka Padilla.  Of course, Mateo and Lia so in love looks for real too.  Let's say they're really in for more opposition especially when the Lobos including Lia's well loved protector Tito Abraham finds out about Mateo.

Mateo visits Lucas, they grew up as brothers, and he wants to be the one to tell Lucas of him marrying Lia, which of course we know is not at all a positive reaction from Lucas.  Just when he was sending his text apology to Lia for his rude behaviour and wanting to know about his Lobo identitiy.

Finally, Lia with Mateo and Abraham visit Julio and it's this meeting where Abraham learns what Lyka told Julio about meeting a group of peace living vampires, which of course Abraham believes were all meant to fool the lobos.  Vamps are not to be trusted is Abraham's firm belief and the result is the death of Lyka. This is when Mateo seemed to have this "natural" reaction protective of his race when Abraham uttered that all Vampires are bad and out to destroy the Lobos. [this gap is my fave scene ...from the meeting with Julio where i can see how good mark gil is to angel, abraham and mateo ..love the build up of emotion there among those four characters ...there might been improvement on lucas but i didn't feel any connection to his character i dunno -nicky]

He looked mad at Abraham's pronouncements.  Lia had to hold him by her hand to appease the growing anger as she noted his itinakda sign on his nape glow. You think it does Nicks when Mateo has this deep emotions like when he embraces and kisses Lia it also glows. Any intense emotion makes it glow. [a good observation angeladik :) -nicky]

Now I dunno why they had to stay long there at Julio's hideout when they knew the Vampires know about this particular place.   They could have left right away?? why?  As expected, it didn't take long for Magnus to be there and make his move on Mateo once again, believing he is the one to make Mateo a full Vampire.  He knows it's still a risk whether Mateo joins them or not?  From the looks of it from the teaser, bad choice.  This only made Mateo more angry at this Vampire group all the more.

So the vampire attack kills one of the lobo guards.  Lia runs after the Vampire and leaves Mateo behind.  This is when Magnus bites Mateo from behind.  Lia tries to save Mateo from the bite but is too late.


Next episode.  Based on the teasers, seems like as before Mateo is not a bit affected by the Magnus bite.  But it's Abraham who sees the itinakda sign of Mateo glow and finds out he is the one they were looking for.  His immediate reaction is to attack Mateo and finds Lia defending Mateo against him.  We'll have to wait for two things for the coming episodes even before the wedding. [i love that pained look at lia's face while fighting against her beloved lifelong protector, Abraham - nicky]

What exactly happens yet again after another Vampire bite for Mateo.  By now as Mateo reveals to Lia, Mateo feels he's stronger than ever. So let's say the Magnus bite is just another of their futile attempts.  Besides you see Mateo still siding with Lia from the teasers. Yup its a "you and me against the world" scenario as Lia is left with no choice too but to defend Mateo from Abraham's attempt to harm him.


My thoughts.  I just love it that the story is really back on track with the leads and less of extended subplots. They still show Lucas here and his story but it's not as if he is all over the place hogging the entire episodes for weeks. I think had they chosen this approach for Sam's own subplot story then the real story we were following would have been there. Being side tracked too much is never exactly a good thing.  You do a spin off for that but not within the story for too long.

Least they forget, if they want to build up stars that way give them a show like Bianca Manalo has hers in Juanita Banana.  Not force fans like us to wait too long for the one we wanted to watch. Bad move I think.  If they think the build up talent is not yet ripe for her own show then don't attempt to kill a show by making people just watch her.

They have a better approach for Rico for this week's episodes because he's getting his scenes but the leads are now "present".  People can take that and any improvement he's made is better appreciated. Of course not to be outdone, Lucille is back too with daughter Clarisse.  This time giving the limelight more to her mother and gives Simon a surprise visit.  What are they up to now?  We know Simon of course made his peace offering to Lia.

Before I forget too one other scene is the first Waya Council meeting for Lia as the Punong Bantay where the agenda was to find and kill the itinakda. A very awkward situation for Lia looking at the itinakda sign shown to her.  Of course later Abraham will find out about Mateo.

So what happens next is makes Imortal pace wise getting there and us viewers wanting to know what happens next.  The next few episodes not to be missed.  Well if not for spoilers that there will be a wedding. So let's see how all this happens.  Perhaps too Julio will help convince Abraham about Mateo.  After all he's known him for quite some time.  Lets just see how it all happens

Imortal: review of episode 76

Review written by: Angeladik

I think the actors for this episode were all natural.  I like it also that the proposal I thought was very heartfelt and it's nice to see those real emotions from both our actors.  I thought this was an exceptionally outstanding episode for Angel Locsin (Lia).  Everything about it just showed how far she's become as an actress. Despite the good showing from John Lloyd Cruz (Mateo) and Mark Gil (Julio) and of course not to forget Rico Blanco (Lucas) here, probably one of his best dramatic moment where Angel was just as good being quiet there.  Everything right on target.

I have to be very happy for this episode particularly for Angel.  This episode was written to focus on Mateo's change of heart and Lucas' angst and turmoil over everything about his life.  These two men who once considered themselves "brothers" but as fate would have it, Lucas hatred for Mateo knows no bounds and we know who is the cause, Lia.


Episode recap:  Episode 76 starts with Mateo's own struggle as he leaves Lia to "find himself" but finds Julio instead who he later discovers to be the gardener of Lyka from Lia's childhood who saw Lia grow up as a child.  Of course, Mateo knows something about Julio since Lia always tells him what Julio knows about why Lyka was mistakenly branded a traitor.

Mateo and Julio were not even able to discuss this but all the while Mateo suddenly finds himself responding to a woman's scream for help and almost kills the three road side guys Imelda hypnotized to pose as trying to hurt her.

In another attempt to let Mateo join the evil vampire side, Imelda entices Mateo to kill the three guys and feel his power and even try drinking their blood.  But Mateo is able to control his urge and instead threatens Imelda, lets her go to tell the rest of them on Magnus' side that he will be their enemy and will use his power against them.

A scene very conveniently for the writer for Julio to see, which later convinces him in spite him knowing little about Mateo that he could turn around the fate of the prophesy. Even more convincing Mateo when he sees the moonstone necklace worn by Mateo from Lia, to remind him of a childhood wish he shared with Lia then at the forest.

A memory romanticized but nevertheless it still works becoz suddenly in this one episode, everything seemed to fall into place even if so easily and conveniently. The writers didn't bother much to put more substantial reason for Mateo and Lia's being drawn to each other in spite not liking each other at the start, which all too sudden they became so in love with each other.

Each time we were not allowed to see what else they shared except that they had a connection by fate it seems from the start.  This is why there are pexers who were complaining that the story development seemed inclined to link Sam and Mateo, more character development wise especially they had similar experiences too coming from more similar backgrounds.

But you can't argue with fate and the writers, can't you, if they just want you to take it or leave it.  Nevertheless, it's the acting of Angel and John Lloyd which make you believe they are truly in love with only fate and a memory as the connection between them from the writers' contribution to their characters being in love.

This is probably one of Angel and John Lloyd's best acting moment too on the romantic point of view. It helps a lot when the lines are so appropriate and touching.  The acting of both JL and Angel for the proposal scene cant be as real.  So it's one of those scenes and Angel was particularly outstanding there.  I might be biased but I think her scenes in this episode had all the variety and a bit the subtle approach but the emotions she showed overall for this entire episode.  I think she shined the most overall for her scene where Rico Blanco was really good too I thought.

Lia went there to try find out where Mateo could possibly be. Of course kind of another blow to Lucas but nevertheless when it comes to Mateo, Lia seems all out.  Nevertheless if she gets some nasty little lecture from Sam and even if it's not exactly a good idea to come to Lucas knowing his hatred for Mateo and here she comes, the reason for it seeking his help concerning Mateo.  He's had enough of Lia choosing Mateo over him.

Aside from him once again hurt by his father's low opinion of him, it's a self esteem kind of blow on all sides for Lucas. He tells her he knows she's a taong lobo and he a half lobo with no powers and a disappointment to his father.

Lia tries to be of help but is rejected.  Actually this scene was meant for Rico B. but Angel giving the nice support there in the subtle way. Well, the director could have made Angel do more but clearly it was a scene meant to make Rico B. shine.  Nevertheless all Angel scenes overall it was a great acting Angel watch. Perhaps no need also to over dramatize it.

I mean if the writer made Angel's Lia do more for Rico's Lucas in that scene, it would be a TH (trying hard) kind of scene.  Something they employ so much with Sam-Tom scenes then, which turned out overly dramatized and TH. So this is actually a good decision for the director and writer, when less is more.  Thus getting the desired effect too of highlighting Rico while Angel shines too by not trying to ride with Rico's emotions as Lia too.  That was the reaction meant for Lucas from where their relationship now stands.

The emotions would soon come but again less is more.  We see finally the last important scene for this episode when Mateo finally comes back. The writer makes it like a tiring long day for Lia and calling Nanay Tabs to get her wish upon the moon come true as Mateo finally comes home to her.

I almost forgot the Lia wish upon the moon once again.  I also liked that scene. What Angel was able to project.  A wish even if she seemed tired.  It's the subtleties that Angel projects being tired but always full of hope that Mateo will return.  The scenes actually required her to show those deep emotions and for this episode I thought she showed them best in spite also outstanding showing from her co stars.


Next episode.   For teasers, Miriam is definitely not approving of the marriage and so is daddy Abraham.  It's Julio playing Mateo and Lia's approving guardian this time.  Of course, he can lay claim to having seen Lia grow as a child and knowing a part of Lyka the other lobos don't.   hehe most pexers find the yet another Mateo biting, this time Magnus doing it, as absurd considering their bite could not possibly change somebody who's already one from birth and destined to be more powerful than any of them [i believe Jethro implied in his conversation with Mateo about human transformation into vampire ..perhaps Mateo needs this process too in order for him to become a full pledge vampire -nicky]

Let's see what the writers were really thinking but definitely it drove Lia nuts running to save Mateo yet again.  hehe we can't help commenting together at home, Mateo really is the leading lady here especially when you see how Lia swiftly moves.  Yeah that scene I think Angel's really lost considerable weight.  Very good for her

Oh there's another scene too where Sam entices Mateo yet again to be with her and Mateo like the leading lady here rejects her


My thoughts:  hehe this is a big turnaround too from all my frustrations with previous episodes.  I like it too that Rico B. is doing his role.  This scene came naturally for him but I really thought the subtle acting of Angel in this particular scene was just overall outstanding and as well for the entire episode.

Sam has always been up with her tricks. By now it seems the writers want to redeem Lia because all the while they made Sam this selfless saviour for Mateo.  But again what would make her really believe she can be the better companion cum protector of Mateo considering Lia is more powerful than her? She can't really change the way Magnus thinks either.

I dunno because each time Sam has to look good here at the expense of not only Lia but also Mateo's character. So let's see if the writers will still stick with their writing orders or let the flow of the story favor the leads as it should be.  You know it can be confusing watching a TV series where here we have leads supposedly.  Yet they're made to look lame by writers wanting to favor another supposedly a main support but nevertheless a support.  The series can go hay wire especially so that most viewers were actually expecting this one to be a JL-Angel starrer.

Nevertheless for this one episode, in spite it supposedly more of the two men in her life, of course Lia being in the middle of their turmoil, Angel I believe really made us proud.  We just want more of this for the next episodes.  Angel is proving she can know shine the most in a lot of great scenes from co actors.

As a fan we're just very happy becuse for many previous forgettable episodes, the writers and directors reduced Angel to bit player status just to make some co star shine. It had to be that way because watching Angel particularly in this episode we have to say how she can really shine.  Thanks you gave it back to her.  Noticeably no wanting actors for this episode.  To add Imelda just did enough for her short appearance nothing exactly special but not meant to catch attention and failing to.

We just wish the writers stick to more of Angel of course and really those outstanding scenes all in one episode. It's more reason you give Angel the scenes. Happy too not showing those redundant actors from the Dara neighborhood.

Return of Julio.  Julio played by Mark Gil is just there for the supporting role but Mark Gil is always a cool actor.  He can be very outstanding had the script made him do more.  But their scenes of course were meant for John Lloyd's Mateo and he, just a tool for Mateo to realize why he and Lia were meant to be together.   Not only for their love but to fight the evil that is the prophesy.

Sometimes I wonder because we've watched some of Mark Gil in Magkaribal where he had a much bigger role.  We know how he is doing roles.  He's not one of those actors who's always lauded but actually has the real talent.


I think he just might have a bigger role later as Julio since it will come to a point where the Waya family Lia learned to love, Abraham, Miriam and even Nanay Tabs? will not take her marrying Mateo so favorably.  Let's see how Julio figures to help ease this problem for Lia and Mateo.

Mark Gil is still very new to the series and we are sort of feeling his presence but we look forward to him because particularly in Magkaribal where he's really good  We want ABS-CBN to inject those veteran actors we need in Imortal.  They have a lot of those in the other TV series and we don't see much of them here stamping their class in Imortal. [perhaps ABS-CBN felt Angel and JLC can carry their own show without a powerhouse cast hehe -nicky]

Support of Veteran actors.  There are not very well known actors in Imortal doing very well but sometimes you want to see also those veterans more familiar to you like how Pilar Pilapil was fun to watch in Lobo. BTW the pexers keep on mentioning Angel Aquino coming too. They did play lovers in Magkaribal, I mean Mark Gil, husband and wife actually later.


For my part, if they stick with this kind of story flow where Lia is on the list of main actors playing and as long as they keep on improving the scenes of Lia and her character development, this episode at least tells me, Angel's doing just fine with John Lloyd and Rico B.  That scene of the two might be one of my favorites.  At last if Rico keeps up with this then perhaps no more sour graping.  But please no more romantic undertones and he's fine with me.


So okay, Imortal's not meant for Angel to do more action scenes. After all she can't do all the fighting by herself.  That's when you miss somebody like Lyndon or Severina who looks like worthier action packed opponents for Lia.  [i may sound redundant but i want to say it again, i miss Lyndon -nicky]

Too much slo mo is just tiresome to watch especially now.  The last teaser with a much slimmer Angel running swiftly to save JL's Mateo.  Well it's about time for more action.  So that's when you start asking why did they kill Lyndon and Severina for?

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Imortal teaser for next week

Mateo proposes marriage to Lia ...
Sam discovers Roman's body ...
Magnus bites Mateo ...



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Imortal: review of episode 75

Review written by: Angeladik

Episode recap:  Mateo leaves Lia right on inauguration day.  Lia looking desperately for Mateo, decides to look for him from Sam (is she some mistress or something?).  Meanwhile Mateo is following Julian, the "lost" former gardener of Lyka who knows all about what really happened on that eve Lyka died and what Lyka's real intentions were.

It's nice to see Mark Gil (Julio) here but I feel his appearance might be a short one, to enlighten Mateo about what really happened. The pact of Lyka and Roman, Mateo's dad, for Lobos and Vampires to live in peace which Magnus won't even hear of.

This I think leads Mateo to return to Lia and ask her to marry him as we see it in the teasers. Then we see another fight trouble scene where Magnus bites Mateo himself, perhaps having heard of their engagement.

My thoughts. We know of course a bite doesn't mean Mateo joins Magnus as his father Roman was never ever convinced to drink human blood. By now, Lia was properly informed by Sam and it's actually a good little lecture. The girl needs to be taught everything. Okay, from the start we find a weak character but lets just say there's still time to make her a worthy Punong Bantay.  I think it's about time too Lia takes care of Lucille and even Clarisse who seems nothing else but just to get away and escape.


Support characters.  So I guess the writers aren't not into more for spoiled brat Clarisse.  Oh let's not forget what Lucas is going to do.  He's not happy at all. What happens to him?  Well you know there's still another one, Olive but where is her direction going or they just want to give her some acting experience here.  Yup more workshops for her very much needed and without glasses yup she looks too old for Jethro.  The other vampire they're linking him too, Gael, looks more her age though.  But really I'm not fond of this side character and a more interesting young talent could have been in her role.


Lia's character not well taken care of.  Part of the success of a good team up for both lookers is for both to actually be at their best looking on screen.  It's still the writers' preference.  We really notice it's as if the writers were told to make sure Maricar Reyes (Sam) really stands out here even at the expense of the leads.  Besides John Lloyd Cruz (Mateo) fans need not bother so much considering the care ABS-CBN has done for him.  This one little hitch to favor a usually support co-star to really stand out should be no problem, since he's been so blessed.

But what about Angel Locsin (Lia)?  Right now fans still can't get over how it looks like Angel seems a once a year far and in between actress with ABS-CBN not lining her up as is usual for their active talents.  Every project Angel appears in, fans become too expectant is not a surprising reaction considering the kind of patience ABS-CBN seems to want to impose on Angel fans and die hards.  To make a usually support who has not even made some name for herself in the right direction is not exactly what Angel's fans were expecting.

This is slightly what happens in episode 75 of Imortal, meaning near the end of this episode when Sam and Lia had a confrontation with Sam giving Lia a "lecture" and Lia appearing as if she was what there? intensely furious about the "little lecture."

It looks like every time, it's Lia getting the low blows and making to appear dumb and awkward?  We do remember that scene where Lia was going to "burn" Magnus by the touch of her palm only to get this nice little kick from Sam.  Before Lia sees Mateo needing more attention than her taking her revenge on Magnus who she instantly recognized as her mother's killer.

How about those scenes where Mateo chose Lia after Sam's "prophesy driven pronouncements."  The Sam highly dramatic reactions and the near that coconut tree crying outburst complete with dramatic histrionics.  As usual she needs to have this high impact scenes or scenes where Lia gets the receiving end actually and as always seem to have no say about it.

While episode 74 is Lia's moment as Punong Bantay, it's as if the new lobo leader is not getting any least respect with that "little lecture" from Sam when just when was it she was getting a more understanding and milder lecture from the "nicer" Lydia.  Nope with Lydia it was never a lecture but something more motherly while with Sam, Lia was made to look like some dumb waya not able to be as broad minded when we do remember before Lydia being patient guiding her to their own vampire way of life version.

Sometimes you start to wonder, this treatment of Angel's career to make her wait this long is it another way of showing through the way Lia's getting this treatment character wise. After showing Lia in a love scene with Mateo, he decides to leave her. The Punong Bantay doesn't even get enough respect?  An effort to make her character look cheap and dumb?  For allowing herself to be treated this way?  This after the way Lucille's escape happened makes you think the lobos are incompetent and Lia's sentimental inauguration is just that.  She's still a weak leader easily thrown around? Still treated shabbily even with her new Title.

That scene which made Lia just look furiously intense.  Yes Angel was on target alright but the writers nevertheless made her look dumb in front of a talking and lecturing Sam like some immature lobo not capable of broad minded thinking so she (Sam) better be the one to take control since she's the capable one, ouch!  So alright Maricar looked like she was just mouthing her piece there and I didn't like it also that all the director made Angel do there was just to look like someone mad by the touchy little lecture.

To make things worse it's Lia asking for the meeting.  Another of those clear intentions to make her character look lame too. Lia the new Punong Bantay is just some insecure immature neophyte?  So Lucille believes she's never worth the Title which only belongs to her.  There really is an effort to make Lia so low.  Not sure if some fans don't see it as much as we do.  When will her character ever get some upper hand? After all she's now the new Punong Bantay.  This underdog really can't seem to get any upper hand, just when you thought she did, she's back to being back where she belongs.

How about JL's Mateo?  Pretty much looks like they conveniently made him not hear what else Lia had to say that she will eventually use her position to make the other lobos believe in spite who he is.  He is not danger to the lobos but has a good heart.  True, there was this nice bittersweet moment and yet it also meant he just left her right after he got her into that bed.  Well that's enough reason to make Miriam really mad, he could have chosen a better time to leave her.  At a time when she would get her dream to lead her lobo race.  But it usually happens too right? Do we need to complain all the time?  Yeah scripts have done that kind of thing. It happens in real life and yeah Lia is what? Miriam has a lot of reason to tell her to just forget him.  It might even give some viewers enough reason not to like a Mateo-Lia loveteam here.

Lack of solid development.  Remember even pex posters are looking for more connection between Mateo and Lia because as they say it seems the way the characters were established, it seems Mateo and Sam's characters were given more attention connection wise.  It's then no surprise that even with the trust established between Mateo and Lia, for some viewers even that is not too clear considering there's a certain lack the way their connection were established.

So the writers making a pitch for that actually when they make Lia call Sam as if she actually knows him better than Lia does.  Should this be necessarily the case the writers want viewers to have?  It's been slightly suggested many times especially the more subtle scenes between Mateo and Sam when together which are highly suggestive and sometimes it's like less is more.

I notice it when Mateo just puts his forehead over Lia's as sometimes more meaningful to his passionate kisses which sometimes looks like it's Lia more in love with him. There are those looks after their LS (love scene),  Lia looks to be the more happy and in love.

Of course we know it's exactly the way the writing was done.  Make no mistake.  The writers are made to write something where viewers won't exactly be hooked to a Mateo-Lia loveteam.  These subconscious intentions can actually be very powerful.

How about scenes where they look so good together? We have a lot of these too right?  But if you look at it the viewers where still looking for how their character development should have had more of those scenes that establishes this real connection, which writers are obviously not really making it as engaging character and story development wise.

We all know how much they can make them look good together.  There's nothing like their character development making this real connection which as pex posters say more care has been made to connect Mateo and Sam.  So you mean the Mateo-Lia love story is lame and needs to be better established?

Of course there are many questions that needs answers Nicks? You know I always pose them to you? re your take about pex poster observations and mine too.  [the fact that i'm not that really kilig with mateo-lia love story means the story fails to convince me of their great love, which was different in lobo ..we asked the writer about that before but i guess earlier scenes were already done when they started getting our feedback so i hope they'll make an effort to address that shortcoming in later episodes - nicky]

So the need to go on and establish more the characters and their love for each other is not enough on the scenes but more on their characters.  To think that the new Punong Bantay is now sexier and more fashionista..hehe Well it seems she still needs lessons from Sam there for this last episode

Lesson on connection development from Mulawin.  If you've seen Mulawin especially the earlier parts they were kind of persistent in establishing the connection between Alwina and Aguiluz.  Something they couldn't recapture in the movie which focused more on the wars and action stuff.

While Mulawin is supposed to be a love story fantasy and action series, we think it's really the love story of Aguiluz and Alwina which caught the fancy of viewers.  Aside from the heartthrob presentation of Angel's Alwina especially for the earlier episodes and Aguiluz too was a very nice romantic character there when he played the unwinged "mortal" who forgot about his identity. [i agree with you angeladik that part plays a big part in making a story very engaging because it's similar to the feedback i got from malaysian viewers for lobo ..the focus on the story was secondary and primarily more on the love story of lyka and noah -nicky]

That part was actually the most romantic.  All juvenile stuff but nevertheless the connection made especially for young and young at heart fans connected, which later they couldn't sustain unfortunately as the story tried to do everything else like the battles between warring winged creatures.