Francis Libiran returns to 'America’s Next Top Model'

MANILA – Top local designer Francis Libiran appears once again in an episode of “America’s Next Top Model,” which will be aired in the Philippines on Saturday.

Libiran has been chosen by supermodel and “ANTM” host Tyra Banks to return to the show's 22nd cycle and create a special collection as part of the last challenge for its five finalists.

Filipino viewers can catch the 12th episode featuring Libiran on ETC at 8 p.m. on November 7. The show will be aired in the United States on November 6.

“To be part of this legendary TV show for the second time is, again, an honor not only for me, but also for the Philippines,” Libiran said. “We got so thrilled and excited when we got the call from Tyra’s team. It was a surreal experience as it is an honor and privilege to represent Filipino talent and artistry in such an international and well-respected platform as ‘America’s Next Top Model’.”

Libiran was first featured on “ANTM” during the show’s 18th cycle in 2012, where he showcased his Hello Kitty couture collection.




His appearance on “ANTM” paved the way to his working relationship with Banks, who has worn his gowns in various occasions.

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PBB: Meet 'Teen Mama ng Manila'

MANILA - An 18-year-old mother opened up about her reasons for joining the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) during a live interview on "Aquino & Abunda Tonight" on Thursday.

Kamille Filoteo, a former member of one of the most popular dance groups in the country, said she joined the reality television show to help her parents, who are both working abroad, and her daughter.

Dubbed as the "Teen Mama ng Manila," she also gamely talked about her mother's attempted suicide after learning of her pregnancy, and how she dealt being ridiculed by both family and friends at such an early age.

"Hindi ko na lang po pinapansin kasi mas nakaka-stress po pag iisipan mo. Mas nagfo-focus na lang po ako doon sa baby," she said.



Besides Filoteo, four other housemates have been revealed, namely, Cebu-native Ryan Bacalla, online heartthrob Bailey May, 13-year-old Muslim Aila Antopino, and rapper Jimboy Martin.

More will be introduced in the coming days, leading up to the Saturday premiere of the hit reality TV competition.

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'Pinoy Big Brother' returning for 10th year

MANILA - "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB), the pioneering reality television series in the Philippines, will return for a new season to mark its 10th year, a televised teaser announced on Wednesday.


The ABS-CBN program, which is based on the Endemol-owned format that premiered in Netherlands in 1999, has so far produced 12 "big winners" in the Philippines since August 2005.

Apart from the regular editions, which feature housemates 18 years old and above, celebrity and teen editions were also held in the past decade.

Among the past winners are Kim Chiu, James Reid, Ejay Falcon and Melai Cantiveros. Notable former housemates include Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Bianca Gonzalez, Jane Oineza, John Prats and Rustom Padilla.

"PBB's" latest iteration, which was won by Daniel Matsunaga, marked a first across franchises of "Big Brother" internationally, as it combined adult, teen, and celebrity housemates in one season.

No further details about the 2015 season have been announced.

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