My #GlowOnTheGo look with Myra VitaGlow BB Cream




Want to look fresh, blooming, and effortlessly beautiful throughout the day? Myra VitaGlow BB Cream is the perfect product for modern girls on the go who need to look gorgeous in a flash. This radiance-boosting tube is packed with multi-benefits for your skin that allow you to combine the prettifying power of skincare and makeup:


  • It’s moisturizing. This lightweight cream hydrates your skin to keep it soft and supple.
  • It contains Vitamin E. This helps nourish your skin even more, so your complexion appears younger-looking and healthy.
  • It doubles as foundation. The tinted formula comes in two shades: Ivory and Beige, to help you even out your skintone perfectly and hide pigmentation.
  • It contains skin-enhancing minerals. Staying late at the office? Use this unique BB cream to add a natural, glowing finish to your skin! You’ll love how the subtle, light-reflecting shimmers in this cream will make you look like you’ve got a lit-from-within glow.
  • You can use it as concealer. Just pat an extra layer of Myra VitaGlow BB Cream to camouflage dark spots and blemishes.
  • It’s also has sunscreen. The SPF15 in this easy to bring tube will protect you from harmful UV rays that causes premature aging.
  • It’s hypoallergenic. Girls with sensitive skin don’t need to worry about breakouts, because this dermatologist-tested cream is proven safe for daily use.
  • It's the most affordable! There's no need to hesitate when it comes to purchasing this product, since you can score instant glowing skin for only P99 a tube. Such a great beauty steal!

Any beauty expert knows that the real trick to any successful beauty regimen is to find a product that works for you and your lifestyle. Myra VitaGlow BB Cream takes the guesswork out of your skin and makeup routine by packing everything you need in one handy tube. While all BB creams moisturize, Myra VitaGlow BB cream contains light-reflecting minerals that make your skin more luminous instantly. It’s easy to apply, too! Just use your fingers and the light and non-greasy formula blends easily over your skin.

"Myra VitaGlow is now my go-to BB cream," says Ana Victorino, local YouTube sensation and beauty video blogger. "I love the instant, glowing effect it gives my skin. With this in my beauty arsenal, I can create my 'no makeup' look in less than five minutes, too."

For more beauty tips from Ana and to see a step-by-step guide on how to apply Myra VitaGlow BB Cream, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuZ2rcklX4s


Since I have this amazing and my newest kikay buddy, Myra VitalGloww BB cream, which Myra E and my very good friend Marcie Linao of LoveNLight Prod, had sent to me as a gift, 

See? How nice, noh, it's a pink customized make-up kit with my name on it! So cool, right? 


Come, have a peek what's inside! It's a brush set with the amazing 2 Myra VitaGlow BB Creams. Thank you so much Myra E and Marcie! #lovelovelove

And now, I'd like to share you my #GlowOnTheGo look that I usually apply before I step right out of our hub. It's so easy for me and I also call it my daytime look, I find it so safe and subtle. Thanks to Myra VitaGlow BB Cream for providing me the additional glow that I need! Hope you'd be inspired with what I created. Here's the very simple step by step beauty collage using the very affordable and amazing Myra VitaGlow BB Cream as my base make-up. 

L-R from top frame: 1. No make-up yet. 2. Pat some small dots of Myra VitaGlow BB cream on your face including the neck then 
3. Spread it evenly to achieve right blending of skin tone. 4. Apply your desired pressed powder. 5. Show some eyebrow curves to enhance your look


L-R from top frame: 6. Apply desired color of lipstick using the lip brush. 7. Hype those lashes by applying some Mascara. 8. Lastly, to add more glow, blush on gurl, on your cheeks and a little on your chin hihi  9. Now, I'm good to go! 10. Ooops! not too fast hehe I'd like to thank Myra VitaGlow BB Cream for hiding some of my blemishes and giving me the #GlowOnTheGo everyday! 

See? It's so easy right?! You might wanna share your #GlowOnTheGo beauty steps too, please feel free to comment! 

Have a glowing day amazing peeps! 


The NEW Myra VitaGlow BB Cream is available at leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Shake well before use. Apply a small amount on face and neck blending evenly for a natural finish. For best results, use daily as your facial moisturizer. Can also be used as a make-up base.


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Coco Martin and Kim Chiu’s love story comes full circle in ABS-CBN’s “Ikaw Lamang”

Kim Chiu and Coco Martin as Isabelle and Samuel in the past story of "Ikaw Lamang"


The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) master teleserye “Ikaw Lamang” will give viewers all over the world a ‘once in a lifetime event’ as the love story of Coco Martin and Kim Chiu’s characters, Samuel and Isabelle (now portrayed by Joel Torre and Amy Austria, respectively), comes full circle in the finale of the drama series airing on October 24, Friday on TFC worldwide (October 25, Saturday in Australia, New Zealand, and Guam).

Kim Chiu and Coco Martin (young Isabelle and Samuel) ; Amy Austria and Joel Torre (old and present Isabelle and Samuel)


Since its premiere, “Ikaw Lamang” has consistently kept worldwide viewers hooked from the beginning of Samuel and Isabelle’s love story during the ‘70s era, until the blossoming relationship of Gabriel (Martin) and Andrea (Chiu) in the present.  Further proving the success of the master drama series is its more than 150 episodes which dominated its time slot in the Philippine TV ratings, its best-selling soundtrack album, and the Twitter-trending performances of its powerhouse cast.


Will Isabelle and Andrea finally escape from Franco (Christopher de Leon), or will he succeed once again to separate them from the men they truly love?  Is Natalia (KC Concepcion) going to have a change of heart and finally forgive her mother, Isabelle and sister Andrea when she discovers the truth about Franco’s past?  In the end, will Gabriel and Andrea finally get the happy ending that their parents once dreamt of having? 


Under the direction of veteran directors Malu Sevilla, Manny Palo, and Avel Sunpongco, completing the powerhouse cast of “Ikaw Lamang” since the start of the series are Jake Cuenca, Julia Montes, Ronaldo Valdez, Tirso Cruz III, Cherry Pie Picache, Cherie Gil, John Estrada, Daria Ramirez, Meryl Soriano, Spanky Manikan, and Lester Llansang.


Also featured in the huge change of the master drama series are characters portrayed by seasoned actors Rio Locsin, Nonie Buencamino, Smokey Manaloto, Arlene Muhlach, Jojit Lorenzo, Alora Sasam, and Mylene Dizon.


Do not miss the historic finale of the timeless master teleserye, “Ikaw Lamang” on October 24, Friday on TFC worldwide (October 25, Saturday in Australia, New Zealand, and Guam).  Catch the grand ending via TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv after its Philippine airing and via TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Relive Samuel and Isabelle’s love’s story on these platforms as well.



For more updates, connect with fellow global Filipinos and visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC or follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram. 


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Microsoft announces affordable flagship Lumia 830 is now available in the Philippines!

Lumia 830
Bringing flagship style and performance to more people
with integrated Microsoft experiences and superior PureView imaging

Microsoft today announced the availability of the affordable flagship Lumia 830 in the Philippines for Php 18,990 SRP. With a premium design, superior PureView imaging and integrated Microsoft services, Lumia 830 makes high-end innovation more affordable.

With the best of Windows Phone 8.1, and packing the finest Lumia innovations including Wireless Charging, Optimized Image Stabilization and SensorCore into an ultra-sleek package, the Lumia 830 delivers:
  • Incredible image and video quality, day or night. Lumia 830 captures sharp images with a 10-megapixel PureView camera with ZEISS optics, Rich Recording, and our thinnest optical image stabilization system to date.
  • Capture expressions and emotions with Living Images that will make your camera roll come alive, and share it on social networks using Storyteller.
  • The latest version of Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim, providing faster connections to everything that matters with Notification Center, Live Tiles, and Microsoft Office.
  • Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Office with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint available out of the box for leading productivity on the go.
  • Live, sync, and instantly share with 15GB of OneDrive storage, which securely connects content with friends, family, and colleagues on the go.
  • A world of apps including Instagram, Adidas miCoach, Vimeo, and Flipboard – plus apps that sync across devices so you can pick up from where you left.
  • A powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor, featuring quad-core CPUs at 1.2 GHz, delivers a fast and smooth web browsing, gaming, and overall user experience on a beautiful, sharp 5-inch ClearBlack display.
  • ‘SensorCore’ low-power motion sensing tracks motion and location even while the phone is 'asleep' in your pocket - perfect for exercise and exploration - for apps like Bing Health and Fitness, and Adidas miCoach.
  • The 2200 mAh battery keeps you going, while built-in wireless charging adds convenience (charging pad sold separately).
  • Works with the second generation ‘Smart Wireless Charging Plate’, which makes the most convenient way to charge even better by interacting with Lumia smartphones to alert people when to charge with a subtle glow.





Karel Holub, General Manager, Philippines, Microsoft Mobile Devices Sales: “With PureView imaging, wireless charging and wealth of other great features, the Lumia 830 delivers the best innovations and experiences from our flagship smartphones at a more affordable price, underscoring Microsoft’s commitment to offer a competitive Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone for everyone.”

“The Lumia 830 combines high end style and performance in a sleek design. Add to that industry leading Microsoft experiences and superior PureView imaging and it makes the Lumia 830 an attractive proposition for those customers who demand the best experiences at more affordable prices,” said Holub.



The Lumia 830 will be available in the Philippines from October 24, 2014 in a range of colours including bright orange, bright green, white and black.

Better mark it on your calendars peeps! 
You've gotta be so technically cool if you'd have it! 


Tech specs summary:

Lumia 830
Operating System
Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Display
5” ClearBlack IPS-LCD 1280*720p screen
Sunlight Readability
Curved (“2.25D”) Gorilla 3.0 glass,
Super Sensitive Touch for glove and nail usage
Battery
Removable 2200 mAh battery
Integrated Qi wireless charging
Connectivity
LTE
Processor
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
Main Camera
PureView 10 MP with Optical Image Stabilization
Improved Nokia Camera. LED flash, ZEISS optics
Front Facing Camera
1 MP, 720p video
Memory
16GB + 15GB free OneDrive, micro SD up to 128GB


About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Microsoft Devices
The Microsoft Devices Group includes award-winning hardware used by over a billion people around the world, including Lumia smartphones and tablets, Nokia mobile phones, Xbox hardware, Surface, Perceptive Pixel products, and accessories.


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Your baby’s precious CORD blood can save his precious life

Nina Corpuz, Cordlife Mom

As mothers, you will do anything for your child.  Even way before they are brought into this world, your instincts kick in and you tirelessly worry about your baby.  You want to learn everything there is to learn and more importantly, you want to protect them from anything and everything that can harm them be it the common cold or a fever; and if you had your way, you would gladly get sick for your child.  And your anxiety is not without reason, since there are many childhood diseases that can be harmful or even fatal to children. 

Leukemia is perhaps the most common type of cancer compromising 47.8% of all childhood cancers1.  Hodgkin’s Disease1 or non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is the third childhood cancer comprising 9% of childhood cancer.  Aside from these types of cancers, certain brain disorders are also common in children. These include cerebral palsy and neuroblastoma.  Cerebral palsy severely impairs the development of the motor functions and afflicts 1-2 percent of the Philippine population2.  Neuroblastoma, on the other hand, causes the sufferer to lose the ability to empty the bladder, experience paralysis of the hips, feet, legs and uncontrolled movement.

Research into the use of cord blood and cord lining stem cells have been ongoing since the 1980s and has shown promise of saving lives and treating life-threatening diseases.  More than 30,000 cord blood stem cell transplants3 have already been performed since 1988. 



“The strides made in cord blood transplantation has made this manner of treating diseases more widely accepted by people,” said Dr. Arvin Faundo, Cordlife Philippines Medical Director. “Currently, umbilical cord blood transplant is considered as one of the standard forms of treatments for leukemia, among others. Also, many clinical trials4, 5 worldwide are ongoing for which the results are encouraging. In fact, Duke Medicine is studying the use of umbilical cord blood stem cells6 to treat autism and related brain disorders. While the trials are still in the initial phases, we are hopeful that these will yield positive results.” 

Last June, Duke Medicine received USD 15 million funding by Atlanta-based Marcus Foundation. Apart from treating patients based in the United States, Duke Medicine has also opened its door for possible participants from outside of the country provided they meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria7 to be considered, patients must be aged between 24 months and 72 months old. The patient would also need to travel at least three times to Duke Medicine in the United States – at the infusion, the six- and 12-month follow up stages. A stipend worth U$1,000 will likewise be provided to the trial participant per trip to help defray travel expenses.

When popular reporter, Niña Corpuz, decided to bank with Cordlife, she knew it was an investment in her baby’s and her family’s future.  Like any mom, Niña wants to give her baby the best that life has to offer and her baby’s long-term health and well-being was the primary reason for her to consider banking her baby’s cord blood and cord lining. 

“Having my child was the most fulfilling moment of my life.  I never thought I’d be capable of so much love and sacrifice until I gave birth to my wonderful kids.” said Corpuz.  “Every day is just a joy and as early as now, I think of the many things my child and I will do, experience, and share.  I invested in my baby’s cord blood and cord lining because I want to be sure that my baby is given the best investment I could ever give.”

Today, Cordlife has served over 3,000 families in the Philippines alone and is trusted by 100,000 parents8 worldwide.

“We are definitely seeing a growing acceptance and openness of the Filipino market to the idea of umbilical cord lining and cord blood banking because I believe that the parents are now more proactive in finding better means to complete their family’s health protection plan.” said Michael Arnonobal, Cordlife Philippines Managing Director. “More importantly, today’s mothers see investing in their children and families as paramount to ensuring their legacy and their well-being.”


For more information, download Cordlife’s free infopack @ www.cordlife.ph or call (02) 3321888 to know how you can invest in your children’s future.  





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Four common myths about depression



Depression is a psychological condition marked by prolonged periods of lethargy, sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness, which often manifest in loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia, excessive sleeping, and suicidal ideation.

As of 2012, the World Health Organization announced that more than 350 million people from all over the world are suffering from depression. Sadly, many have very little understanding of the disease, which does not help in curbing its prevalence.

MediCard, a leading HMO in the Philippines, hopes to dispel several myths about depression, in the hopes of creating a more positive and helpful environment for people who are suffering from the condition.

Depression is nothing but “the blues.” Most people dismiss other people’s symptoms with the classic “You’re just having a bad day” or “Just shake it off,” and it certainly does not help. For one, it trivializes depression, an actual illness caused by an imbalance of a person’s endorphins and neurotransmitters. For another, such remarks prevent the person from seeking professional help, until their emotions spiral downward even further.

Just pop some pills and it will go away. Depression is a complex psychological disorder that results from any number of causes, such as abuse, loss of a loved one, family history, or a serious illness. Seeking a prescription from a doctor to allow you to “pop some antidepressants” only addresses the biochemical aspect of depression. But an effective approach to the condition considers all its facets, and may constitute non-medication-based solutions, such as behavior therapy, or lifestyle change.

You can self-diagnose and self-medicate. The Internet has spawned a lot of self-tests with titles like “Are you depressed? Take this 10-step quiz!” and online medical references that list down possible treatments for different diseases. But effectively diagnosing depression requires a comprehensive and objective examination by a professional. By doing it yourself, you run the risk of misinterpreting your symptoms, and possibly make it worse by delaying proper treatment.

Don’t talk about it so it doesn't get worse. Related to Myth #3, many hesitate from talking about their symptoms of depression with other people, in fear of stigma, but also of making it worse. Key to addressing the condition, however, is a strong support system of family and friends, which will not be available if those suffering from depression kept it to themselves.
 

To learn more about depression from the standpoint of a medical professional, consult your doctor today, or visit www.medicardphils.com.


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MAGIC! Live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on October 22


Next week, Canadian reggae-pop breakout band MAGIC! will be coming to Manila for the very first time! MAGIC! will be performing at the Newport Performing Arts Theater (of Resorts World Manila) on October 22, 2014 (Wednesday), singing their worldwide smash hit “Rude”, plus follow up singles “Don’t Kill The Magic”, “Let Your Hair Down” and more! Brought to you by Wilbros Live. Check out the TV advert here: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=892301664114632
               
MAGIC!’s music distills a gentle Caribbean flavor with arena-size bombast sound that is driven by its expansive approach to songwriting and a strong musical chemistry. Nasri (lead singer) and Mark Pelli (guitar) deliver elements of reggae with a pop and rock vibe; while Ben Spivak (bass) and Alex Tanas (drums) inject the rock attitude to create an intoxicating musical experience.

The band is not really new to the business. Lead singer, Nasri, is an award winning songwriter and one-half of the Messengers (the songwriting team who have composed hit songs for artists such as Justin Bieber, Pitbull, and Chris Brown).

“Rude” success
“Rude” entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 97 on May 10th. On July 26th, the song reached Number One, then spent six consecutive weeks at the top spot. MAGIC! is only the 6th Canadian band to top the Billboard Hot 100. It is also the 9th reggae song to reach the summit.

Locally, “Rude” was a big hit as well! In Metro Manila, the single hit Number One in Jam 88.3, Magic 89.9, Play 99.5, iFM 93.9, Radyo Natin 105.5, as well as peaking at #4 in Mellow 94.7. Currently, it is #2 in RX 93.1 and Barangay LS 97.1. The song is also charting across 26 key provincial radio stations. The track is presently also #1 on iTunes Philippines.
The band has already received a number of Platinum awards for “Rude” including Australia (4x Platinum), the U.S. (3x Platinum), Canada (3x Platinum), Denmark (2x Platinum), New Zealand (1x Platinum), Sweden (1x Platinum), while Gold status in Italy, Spain and the U.K. among others.

And just recently, “Rude” has been nominated in the category Single Of The Year in the upcoming American Music Awards 2014.

The debut album “Don’t Kill The Magic”


Don’t Kill The Magic is the band’s major label debut album. USA Today made MAGIC! one of their On The Verge Artists and said that the album’s “musicianship and a charming, lyrical civility make it stand out,” while Yahoo Music stated, “Their instrumentation falls right into place with a fun, ska groove reminiscent of Sting's classic '80s material... but it's also perfect for summer 2014.” Rolling Stone also called the album, “a shiny collection of breezy pop tunes often accented by laidback reggae rhythms, especially on song-of-the-summer contender “Rude.”

The album is led by the carrier single “Rude”, title track “Don’t Kill The Magic” and U.S. follow up single “Let Your Hair Down”. Other notable tracks include “One Woman, One Man”, “No Way No”, “No Evil” and “Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool”. There are a total of 11 tracks in the album.

The album is released by Ivory Music & Video – the exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music products in the Philippines. Now available in major record stores nationwide, and also on www.SPINNR.ph and iTunes.


MAGIC! Live In Manila ticket inquiries:
Tickets to MAGIC! Live in Manila can be purchased at Ticket World outlets and online at www.TicketWorld.com.ph or call them at 891-9999. Ticket prices are: P4,334 / P3,258 / P2,178. For VIP tickets, please call 374-2222 or 374-9999. Concert is brought to you by Wilbros Live.



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PMAP to honor outstanding media practitioners with Makatao Awards

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Mass Media touches virtually every aspect of our daily lives. It plays a significant role in shaping public perceptions on a variety of important issues, both through the information that is dispensed through them, and through the interpretations they place upon this information. When journalists or talk show hosts are insightful and judicious in their reporting, citizens can play a more informed role in the many issues and debates that shapes their communities.

For the fourth straight year, the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) is holding the PMAP Makatao Awards for Media Excellence to honor members of the mass media (TV, radio and print) for their outstanding works, columns, features and contributions that enhance public understanding of the role and impact of good people management in both the public and private sector in the country.  

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PMAP is a non-stock, not-for-profit professional association of human resource management and industrial relations practitioners with a membership base of around 1,300 corporate and individual members and 23 Chapters across the country. Collectively, the organization has an extended sphere of influence is 11 million strong, around 6 million of which are qualified voters nationwide. 

Employees based in the Philippines are invited to cast their vote and help PMAP choose this year’s winners. Just go online and visit http://www.pmap.org.ph/content/events/makatao-awards/ for the view the complete list. Voting period is until October 31, 2014.


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Thirteen (13) awards will be given namely: TV Station of the Year; Radio Station of the Year; Newspaper of the Year; Best TV Public Affairs Program; Best TV Public Affairs Program Host; Best TV News Program; Best TV Female Newscaster; Best TV Male Newscaster; Best Radio Public Affairs Program; Best Radio Public Affairs Program Host; Best Radio News Program; and Best Radio Newscaster; Best Columnist.

Through this national award, PMAP hopes to encourage continued coverage of people management and other related people issues that promotes a harmonious relationship between employers and their employees. 

The following criteria were used in selecting nominations and judging for the Makatao Awards for Media Excellence competitions. All criteria were given equal weight.  Nominated individuals and programs/ works must:

Advance public knowledge and understanding of HR professionals and people managers, the profession or the issues that they impact;
Engaged with or featured HR professionals/ people managers (PMAP or non-PMAP members);
Cover all sides of the people management issues fairly;
Effectively explain how sound people practice or issue impacts the community or country;
Accurately describe or present people management or issue; and
Clearly describe the HR professionals or people manager's role in nation-building.


The PMAP PR and Publicity Committee supervised the nomination and selection process of the shortlisted nominee. An email blast containing the list of nominees was sent to all PMAP member companies and to non-members through PMAP’s social media accounts to cast in their votes through. Winners will be awarded during the PMAP Awards ceremonies this coming November. 


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ILUSTRADO: The first Bayani Serye in Philippine Primetime



Some people only know the stories of others tell them, but for the first time in Philippine television history, GMA News and Public Affairs brings one of the nation's heroes to a new light - one that portrays him as human, someone people could understand, and most of all, love once again.

Ilustrado takes a step back and shows the man that embodied the positive qualities that Filipinos aim to be. The series showcases Jose Rizal's journey from his childhood, his colourful travels in Europe, his adventures in love, and most of all - the sacrifices he made for the love of his country.

What makes this series interesting is the incorporation of a variety of fictional characters that assist in highlighting and bring more life into the original storyline, making it more beautiful than it already is; for what is the hero without a villain? Though they are fictional, they are just as real as humans can be: capable of hurting other people, but at the same time showing that even people born into bad circumstances are worthy of redemption. That it is in the human spirit to learn and change for the good.

Top billing this momentous series is one of the most promising actors today, Alden Richards as Jose Rizal, Kylie Padilla as Leonor Rivera, together with Solenn Heussaff and Max Collins as her European lovers Nellie Bousted and Consuelo Ortiga. What gives the production an even higher quality is the presence of top–calibre actors including this year's Cinemalaya's best actress Eula Valdes playing the role of Rizal's mother Teodora Alonzo, three-time Urian best actress Jaclyn Jose as Conchita Monteverde, Ricardo Cepeda as Francisco Mercado, Freddie Webb as Don Jose Alberto, Polo Ravales as Venchito Monteverde, Mailes Kanapi as Donya Teodora Formoso, among others. 

Behind this production is the same team who made the award-winning series Katipunan, and is filmed using the sophisticated Arri Alexa camera, along with equally high-end lenses provided by CMB Film Services Inc. To achieve the grandeur of the 19th-century Europe that Jose Rizal knew and had adventures in, modern visual effects will be used to show the never forgotten decadence of the places where he completed his two most famous novels--the Noli Me Tangere, and El Filibusterismo.

Ilustrado, ang kauna-unahang bayani serye sa Philippine primetime is set to make history this October 2014 on GMA Telebabad. 


Jose Rizal
Alden Richards 

One of the nation's heroes, Jose Rizal's humble beginnings and deep roots of love for his family shaped him to become the man that inspired a nation. A man as passionate for his country as he was with the women in his life, he sought for reforms for the country due to the injustices done to his fellow countrymen and women. What cemented his name into history was the two books he published that woke the nation from oblivion. He is a writer, an artist, a lover, and a nationalist. He is Jose Rizal.




Leonor Rivera
Kylie Padilla

Called by some as Jose Rizal's true love, Leonor Rivera is often overlooked in history and is known as the inspiration for Maria Clara. Steadfast despite the distance between her and Jose, Leonor shows that no matter what, the heart never gives up, even when his letters stopped coming from Europe. Wed to an Englishman named Charles Henry Kipping, the ashes of the letters between her and her beloved Jose were sewn into the hem of her wedding dress, scattering the lost sweet words exchanged between Jose and his 'Taimis'.




Teodora Alonzo/Donya Lolay
Eula Valdez

An intelligent and empowered woman ahead of her time, Donya Lolay is the epitome of the unbreakable and resilient human spirit. Unjustly arrested twice in her life, she was made to walk from Calamba, Laguna to Sta. Cruz, Manila as part of her punishment. And yet it was in her quiet suffering that she gathered her strength--not only for her, but for her family. Most importantly, she was the sole reason for shaping Jose Rizal into the man who became the hero of a nation.




Conchita Monteverde
Jaclyn Jose

She is the snake that lays hidden in the grass, ready to strike. Her venom is deadly and in her path lays the destruction of all who stand in her way. Conchita Monteverde, a woman with spite as blood that flows through her veins and envy that pulses in her heart. Selfish, heartless, and conceited, she would do anything in her power to stay on top, even if it means not fighting fair.




Nellie Bousted
Solenn Heussaff

Daughter of a wealthy British businessman, Nellie Bousted received the affections of Jose Rizal quickly after he learned of Leonor Rivera's marriage to Charles Henry Kipping. It was also because of Nellie that Jose Rizal and Antonio Luna almost had a deadly duel that unfortunately did not push through. The beautiful Nellie and Jose spent time together and she made his stay in Biarritz memorable as well as helped him finish his second novel. However, their relationship did not last due to differences in religion, as well as Rizal's unwillingness to convert. The parting between them was far from bitter, and the two remained good friends afterwards.





Francisco Mercado/Don Kikoy
Ricardo Cepeda

The rock of the family; Francisco Mercado remained strong for his family despite their tragic circumstances. Intelligent and wise, he took care of his family singlehandedly throughout Donya Teodora's arrest; something that is no easy task to do. Determination was the key to keeping his family together; along with the already existing deep relationship between him and his children.




Jose Alberto
Freddie Webb

Jose Rizal would not be the confident man he was if it were not for his namesake--Jose Alberto. Brother of Donya Teodora, he taught his young nephew to wrestle as well as ride a horse to boost Pepe's confidence. An educated man from Europe, he was learned in many things. However, even he was not spared from bad luck when his own wife accused his sister for poisoning her.




Venchito Monteverde
Polo Ravales

Taught on from an early age to be better than everyone, Venchito Monteverde is a man who is the opposite of who Jose is--spiteful, smug, and filled with nothing but hate. His appearance is cruelly deceptive; behind that sweet smile lays malicious motives, and his words are a silent venom that bring nothing but harm.




Paciano Mercado
Marco Alcaraz

He is the steady lighthouse against the strong beat of the waves against the rocks; the ever faithful brother who never gave up until the very end. Paciano Mercado is proof that family is important and always comes first. Blessed with emotional strength, he endured banishment and torture at the expense of his brother, accepting pain instead of surrender. Perhaps the most enigmatic of all the Mercado siblings, Paciano however is eponymous with the words strength, but most of all--love.




Padre Amado
Lito Legazpi

Padre Amado is a friar who resents those beneath him and treats them even far worse. Sharp-tongued and domineering; people respect him not because of the good he has done but the fear he has instilled to the people.




Young Rizal/Pepe
Jhiz Deocareza

Curious and imaginative, Young Rizal's world was filled with nothing but a sense of wonder for the world that was just waiting for him to discover. His education started from his own mother, who filled his world with wonderful stories that had lessons in them and instilled the values that he carried on throughout his life.




Young Venchito
Sean Ross

Raised to be the best, Venchito Monteverde knew from an early age that he is superior to everyone else. The rival of the young Rizal, he was drilled from boyhood to be exactly like his mother--rotten to the core with a heart full of envy and eyes blinded with the false promise of victory against his archenemy from Calamba.





ILUSTRADO PRODUCTION TEAM


Marissa L. Flores
Senior Vice-President for News and Public Affairs

Nessa Valdellon
Head, GMA NewsTV
First Vice-President for News and Public Affairs

Nowell M. Cuanang
Program Manager

Jayson Bernard B. Santos
Executive Producer

King Mark P. Baco
Director

Eleazar L. Del Rosario
Production Manager/ Associate Producer

Mary Honeylyn Alipio
Writer

Norberto 'Nor' Domingo, FCS
Director of Photography

Ericson Navarro
Production Designer

Jhoalyn Nieva
Production Administrator

Michael Charleston 'Xiao' Chua
Victor Torres, PhD
Lars Ubaldo, PhD
Historical Consultants

Marjorie Darunday
Assistant Director

Maita Lupac
Second Unit Director

Victoria Mostoles
Second Unit Assitant Director

Regina Valenzuela
Script Continuity Director

Noel Solis
Production Manager for Art Department

Lady Alias
Mark Jason Jose
Art Directors

Patrick 'Pong' Ignacio
Mico Manalaysay
Juan Lorenzo 'Pao' Orendain
Samantha Sabrina Palomares
Second Unit Cinematographers

Gibson Gordola
Camera Operator

Margie Sorio
Wardrobe Supervisor

Georginna Desuasido
Head Make-up Artist

Marinette Zara Unson
Researcher

Ana Martha Zamora
Annalyn San Pedro
Production and Logistics Support

Lexter Tarriela
Location Manager

Marichu Ibarrientos
Talent Coordinator

Carlos Barrios
Assistant Camera Operator

Jericho Paul Abalona
Post Production Supervisor

Emmanuel Payumo
Master Editor

Jackriz Cabanayan
Eric Fernandez
Alelie De Guzman
Linear Editors



Dianne Delgado
Jed Allen Macaraya
Mark Kevin Reyes
Mark Louis Sayat
Production Assistants

Maria Lourdes Geronimo
Assistant Location Manager

Martin Aaron Castro
Assistant Talent Coordinator

Dhalia Galvan Onath Cruz Michael Munoz John Glen Aquino Boombee bartolome Chrystal cotibar Abbet Soriano Raymond Miguel Celia Aninao
Make-up Artists

Asiana Mago
Wardrobe Coordinator

Veron Malana
Billy Jean
Wardrobe Continuity

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Mark Anthony Zambra
Mary Ann Antonio
Rodel
Wardrobe Assistants


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