Actress-comedienne Melai Cantiveros was crowned the first-ever grand winner of top-rating celebrity musical competition “Your Face Sounds Familiar” after garnering 51.93% of public votes in the program’s grand showdown Sunday night (June 7).

Melai bested other Final 4 celebrity perfomers Nyoy Volante, Jay-R, and Edgar Allan Guzman with her impersonation of pop star Miley Cyrus. Melai brought the house down on Saturday’s (June 6) show when she came out wearing a white top and underwear while singing “Wrecking Ball,” and then swinging on a wrecking ball.

“To those who voted for me through text, thank you very much. To all Melason fans, thank you for your support and for voting for me,” said Melai, who dedicates her victory to her husband Jason Francisco and their daughter.

Melai won P2 million, half of which will go to her chosen charity, the Alay Kapwa Desk Social Action Center of the Diocese of Marbel.

Nyoy, who belted out “I Will Always Love You” while copying diva Whitney Houston, placed second by getting 24.51% of the votes. Jay-R, who impersonated Frank Sinantra, and EA, who transformed into Chris Brown, came in third and fourth place, respectively.

The three placers all got P200,000 each, half of which will also be given to their chosen charity.

Melai, who admits she is not a singer, consistently gained high scores throughout the season from jurors Gary Valenciano, Jed Madela, and Sharon Cuneta, and was even named a top scorer for impersonating Elizabeth Ramsey on the show’s ninth week.

Meanwhile, on Sunday’s finale show, the bottom celebrity performers also took the “Your Face” stage, with Jolina Magdangal performing as Karen Carpenter, Maxene Magalona as Nicki Minaj, Tutti Caringal as Bryan Adams, and Karla Estrada as Gloria Gaynor.

Teen stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano also opened the show with a song number.

Host Billy Crawford, meanwhile, announced a second season of the top-rating program will be airing soon.

Since it started airing in March this year, “Your Face Sounds Familiar” has consistently topped the list of the country’s most watched TV programs, as well as the trending topics on Twitter.

Viewers nationwide also tuned in to the grand showdown as proven by data from Kantar Media. The finale was the most watched program last weekend when it recorded a national TV rating of 37.6% last Saturday (June 6) and 36.7% last Sunday (June 7), according to data from Kantar Media.

For program updates, like www.facebook.com/yourfaceph, follow @YourFacePH on Twitter and Instagram, or visit yourfacesoundsfamiliar.abs-cbn.com. Use the hashtag #YFSFGrandShowdown when posting your comments online while watching the show.

ABS-CBN scored another primetime hit on Philippine TV with its modern retelling of the classic love story between Angelo and Yna in the 2015 remake of the worldwide hit series “Pangako Sa ’Yo” (“The Promise”).

Fifteen years after its original version aired on ABS-CBN, “Pangako Sa’Yo” made a grand comeback last Monday (May 25) and hit a national TV rating of 34%, or more than double that of its rival program, which only got 15%. Data from Kantar Media also showed that it was the most watched program in the country that night.

Even before it started airing, the show’s official hashtag already became the top nationwide and worldwide topic on Twitter, garnering more than half a million tweets from 6 PM to midnight.

Netizens praised the performances of the new Eduardo, Claudia, and Amor played respectively by some the country’s most sought-after actors Ian Veneracion, Angelica Panganiban, and Asian superstar Jodi Sta. Maria, who captivated global viewers with her role as Maya Dela Rosa in “Be Careful with My Heart.” The legions of fans of the show’s lead teen stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo also contributed to this uptrend as they went full force in tweeting about the program even if their idols didn’t appear in the pilot episode yet.

Aside from a stellar cast, the new “Pangako Sa’yo” also offers a top caliber production with scenes shot on different grand locations just to give its audience an unforgettable viewing experience the same way the original version did years back.

“Pangako Sa’Yo,” directed by its original directors Rory Quintos, Olivia Lamasan, and original writer Dado Lumibao, revolves around the promise of true and never-ending love from two generations— the love story of Amor (Sta. Maria) and Eduardo (Veneracion), who were separated by Claudia (Panganiban), and the young couple brought together by destiny, Angelo (Padilla) and Yna (Bernardo).

The show’s original version is a landmark series on Philippine television, raising the bars of locally producing soap operas and being the first to give Filipino audiences a cinematic experience right at their very homes. It is also the most successfully distributed Filipino series in the global arena as it was sold in 16 countries and remains the only internationally adapted Filipino drama, with format buys by Asia and Latin America.

“Pangako Sa’Yo” is only one of ABS-CBN International Distribution’s exciting offerings for 2015.
ABS-CBN International Distribution has been recognized in the global arena as a reliable foreign content provider. It has been a premier source of high quality Filipino programming in over 50 territories all over the world and has sold over 30,000 hours of content worldwide. Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures. For more information, visit ABS-CBN International Distribution’s official website at http://internationalsales.abs-cbn.com.

A full night's sleep is actually good for your health. A number of studies have shown that sleep affects your well being in different ways. Researchers have found that there is a link between insufficient sleep and serious health problems, such as heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes and obesity. 

As a matter of fact according to Dr. Deborah A. Bernardo, Head of the Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center and Chief of the Section of Neurology at St. Luke's Medical Center, ""Sleep is as important as diet and exercise for good health. It is necessary for clear thinking and memory formation, protection of the body against diseases and repair of cells and tissues of the body." 

Uratex, the leader in providing the best sleep solutions, has been supporting the advocacy on the importance of a good night’s sleep. 

This is the reason why finding the right mattress is important.

Uratex constantly innovates the way people sleep by using the latest in technology, the best design, and luxurious materials. This is called Sleep Science, and it is this discipline that is behind the creation and design of Uratex Premium Mattress Collection.

Uratex Premium Mattress Collection features the best materials for soothing sleep. A variety of state-of-the-art foam are used in creating each mattress, including Senso Memory foam, latex foam, and Hydragel foam. Used in combination with premium pocket springs, Tencel fabric and 3D spacer fabric, you are assured of quiet sleep at the end of the day.

Uratex Premium Mattress has crafted four unique mattress collections that take into account each person’s needs. Each mattress was designed to specifically fit your body’s needs for a more personalized sleep solution.

 

The Perfect Serenity Collection is the very definition of perfection. The combination of innovative foam and fabric technologies provides tranquil sleep the moment your body touches this mattress. The advanced 3D spacer fabric supplies ample ventilation throughout its surface for constant airflow for a cool, fresh feeling as you sleep. It also ensures that your mattress is clean and fresh even with constant use.

The Senso Memory collectionutilizes memory foam that conforms to your body shape to evenly distribute pressure for a more comfortable sleep. The Visco-elastic foam used in this mattress remembers the shape of your body for a personalized sleep experience. The use of Tencel fabric in the main panels also keeps the mattress cool and fresh as you sleep.

 

The Premium Touch collectioncombines high performance pocket springs and world-class materials. Each individually wrapped pocket spring follows the shape of your body, even as you turn on your bed. To add comfort, the mattress is topped with natural latex foam to relieve the body’s pressure points. It is covered with Tencel fabric making it soft and smooth to the touch.

 

For those requiring better support as they sleep, the Orthocare collectionsupports the body’s key pressure points and keeps them aligned to reduce aches when you wake up in the morning. The inter-connecting cell structure in high-quality foam distributes pressure equally and evenly, letting your body feel relaxed while you sleep. It also uses 3D spacer fabric to keep your mattress cool and fresh, while Tencel fabric adds a soft and smooth feel.

Uratex Premium Mattress, the leader in the premium bedding industry in the country, and Our Home, the leading home and furniture store, collaborate by providing the public a chic and modern venue for finding the right mattresses for their homes.

Dindo Medina, Uratex Corporate Sales Director, says the partnership between Uratex and Our Home will provide a venue where the public can find sleep solutions that will help improve the quality of their lives.

Last Thursday (May 28) at The Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Uratex brought guests that shared their experiences in using Uratex Premium Mattress. Hosted by Pia Guanio- Mago other special guests were actress-model Solenn Heusaff, 2013 Ms. Universe 3rd Runner-up Ariella Arida, Brazilian model Vanessa Matsunaga, celebrity chef Rolando Laudico, Anton Del Rosario, Ellen Adarna, DJs Sam YG, Slick Rick and Tony Toni of Boys’ Night Out. 

According to Dindo Medina, "these individuals possess unique qualities that have made them role models in their respective fields, the same way that the Uratex Premium Mattress Collection will become the benchmark for luxurious soothing sleep."

UNIQLO, the Japanese fashion retail giant, often collaborates - with global brands for  its T-shirt  line, UT, to give more people huge choices of T-shirt designs. These collaborations make UNIQLO closer to more people around the world.

This year, UNIQLO puts a local touch to its global connection by partnering with a homegrown global Filipino fast-food chain, Jollibee. UNIQLO creates Jollibee T-shirts that will be sold in South East Asian countries – Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

The limited edition Jollibee T-shirt line will feature Jollibee’s logo and eponymous mascot as the main T-shirt design. The ever-smiling Jollibee is easily one of the most well-loved icons in Filipino culture as it evokes memories and feelings of joy, childlike playfulness and close family ties.

“Jollibee and UNIQLO share the same goal of providing a valued offering to every Filipino family. Our partnership with Jollibee will bring us closer to every member of the Filipino family as UNIQLO offers clothes for everyone” said Katsumi Kubota, Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer.

“Our collaboration with Uniqlo affirms Jollibee’s place in the hearts of Filipinos and its status as a proudly Pinoy, internationally recognized icon. Aside from being a fast-food chain, Jollibee has grown to become a symbol of Filipinos – jolly, joyful and family-oriented,” said Jollibee Philippines President Joseph Tanbuntiong.

UNIQLO’s collaboration with a leading Filipino company is the first in a series of partnerships with other homegrown brands that have a global appeal.

UNIQLO is the leading apparel brand in the world that has always been true to its vision of making clothes that are made for all, going beyond age, gender, occupation, ethnicity and all other ways that define people. Its clothes are simple yet essential and universal that consumers can freely combine to create their own style.

The UNIQLO ASEAN T-shirt line supports UNIQLO’s Life Wear philosophy where simple every day wear has evolved into quality garments to benefit consumers in their daily lives. For more information on UNIQLO ASEAN T-shirts, visitwww.uniqlo.com/ph.

Viewers nationwide continue to tune in to the total transformation of eight celebrity performers in “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” the top-rating ABS-CBN variety show that is set to serve up more exciting performances.

Based on data from Kantar Media, the program hit a national TV rating of 31.3% on May 16 (Saturday) or more than double the points recorded by its rival program on GMA, “Celebrity Bluff” (14.6%).

“Your Face” also triumphed on May 17 (Sunday) with a national TV rating of 30%, or almost eight points higher than “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’s” 21.7%.

On both days, “Your Face” topped the list of the most watched programs in urban and rural homes nationwide.

“Your Face” features the transformation of Tutti Caringal, Maxene Magalona, Jolina Magdangal, Karla Estrada, Jay-R, Nyoy Volante, Melai Cantiveros and Edgar Allan Guzman as your favorite celebrity performers.

Whose performance will be deemed the best by jurors Gary Valenciano, Jed Madela, and Sharon Cuneta? Who will be the top scorer this time?

Don’t miss “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” hosted by Billy Crawford, on Saturdays after “MMK” and Sundays after “Rated K” on ABS-CBN. For program updates, like www.facebook.com/yourfaceph, follow @YourFacePH on Twitter and Instagram, or visit yourfacesoundsfamiliar.abs-cbn.com.