Jovit Baldivino was my best "bet" for the "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT) Season 1. Of course, we all know that he deserves his title as the 1st PGT grand champion, right? But have you ever wondered knowing the "real" Jovit behind his every success?

Pinoy singing champ Jovit Baldivino dedicates his newest album, “OPM’s Greatest: Volume 1” to his Filipino fans all over the world who have remained faithful to him since his “Pilipinas Got Talent” days.

“Nagpapasalamat po ako na marami ang sumusuporta sa akin. Hindi po sila bumitaw mula pa noong nagsisimula ako sa “Pilipinas Got Talent,” Jovit said. “Malaking bahagi po sila ng tagumpay ko at alay ko sa kanila ang lahat ng ginagawa ko, lalo na po ang third album ko,” he added.

Just recently, Jovit was presented with a triple platinum award for his debut album “Faithfully” and platinum award for his second record titled “I’d Do Anything For Love.”

Jovit was the first grand winner of ABS-CBN’s hit nationwide reality talent search, “PGT.” Just as lucky and blessed as he is another feather in his cap was added; he was named “Best New Artist” by Aliw Awards in 2010. Some of Jovit’s hit songs include “Faithfully,” “Too Much Love Will Kill You,” “Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin,” and “Mula Sa Puso.”

Being the “bread winner” of his family, Jovit was very happy to share us that he has slowly making their dreams come into reality. Their new bungalow house is being constructed in Batangas and his three siblings are studying in a private school. The talented singer talked about his future plans, as soon as his siblings are stable and settled, he hopes to take up law or engineering. 

He doesn’t mind being compared to PGT Season 2 grand winner, Marcelito Pomoy, for he considers him a friend and not a competitor. According to Jovit, they both came in the music industry at a different time and had their respective titles in different seasons. For him, his family is his first priority. 

Good news never seems to keep coming for this great singer from Batangas, he now has his third album released under Star Records. It features a compilation of his heartfelt renditions of ten well-loved Pinoy classics including its carrier single “Tell Me,” which was originally sung in the 80’s by Joey Albert.

Completing the tracklist of all-English 'OPM's Greatest: Volume 1" album are "You Are My Song," "I'll Never Go," which is according to Jovit, this is one of his favorite cuts from his latest album as well as the song "Tell Me." To add more OPM hit songs to his album, they've also included "Forevermore," "Make Believe," "Only Me and You," "Someone's Always Saying Goodbye," "Forever's Not Enough," "My Love Will See You Through" and "Say You'll Never Go." 

The album was produced by Jonathan Manalo. 

Watch Jovit as he sings "Tell Me"

Another good news! You can now download tracks of Jovit's third album on www.mymusicstore.ph.

Jovit, together with Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto and Marcelito Pomoy went on concert tour this June dubbed as “ASAP Pinoy Champs US Tour,” and as expected, it was really a huge success! And in the recent 2nd 101.9 Tambayan OPM awards, held at the SM City North Edsa SkyDome, he bagged two awards: "Best New Artist" and "Best Male Artist." 

Two thumbs-up for you Jovit! Congrats! ;)

The multi-platinum recording artist gladly shared to us that he’ll be doing a concert in Dubai this week.

For more information visit Star Records on Facebook or follow @starrecordsph.

Remember K-La Rivera? K-La is Kayla Meagan Iovan in real life, she’s one the final contenders in ABS-CBN’s singing search program, “Star Power” hosted by the Megastar Sharon Cuneta wherein Angeline Quinto emerged as the winner.

Having been raised in Calgary, Canada, my first impression of this “not just” a pretty face K-La before meeting her was, I thought she is a “snob” and “complicated” person but spending almost a couple of hours chatting and laughing with her, proved us all wrong.

Her showbiz name, K-La was her own concept, she admitted, to have a “recall” for easy recognition just like J.Lo, one her fave artists as well as Beyonce. An avid fan of RnB (Rhythm and Blues) herself, she also wanted to try different genres as much as possible but still hopes to have a career in Musical theater.

"In The Heights" cast 

 Speaking of which, the talented artist had been part of the Atlantis Productions’ repeat run of rap-musical play, “In the Heights” last March along with other performers, Nyoy Volante, Jackie Lou Blanco and Ima Castro. And oh, not to forget, she used to be a MYX VJ and was given a privelege to sing the theme song of the movie “Pureza,” the launching movie of Melai Cantiveros, entitled “I’m Feeling Sexy Tonight,” which was originally done by Chona Cruz in the 80’s.

Watch K-La as she sings few lines from 

♫ "I'm Feeling Sexy Tonight" ♫

Just like a dream come-true to her, this coming November until December, K-La will be playing Princess Jasmine together with PBB ex-housemate Tom Rodriguez in the musical play, “Aladdin.” When asked about the preparations she’d made so far for the upcoming musical play, she said she’s doing some researching and been watching DVD’s of Aladdin. And when asked about the idea of Ms. Lea Salonga watching her perform, she expressed, “Nakakanerbiyos talaga, it’s nerve-wracking, I hope I can do justice to the role, since “Aladdin” would be played for the first time here in the Philippines.”

Aside from singing, the twenty-year old singer hopes to also excel in dancing and acting. She loves to write songs, but she thinks this is not the right time for her to share her works, not yet hehe. She takes care of her voice by simply avoiding cold water and drink lukewarm water instead. She keeps herself healthy and physically fit by regularly working-out and minimizing consumption of sweets. Being young hasn't been a determent to her when it comes to self-discipline, and I really admire her for that. :)) She considers herself more of a homebody and she’s not a “night” person, she loves to spend more time with her family and close relatives. She’s fond of reading inspirational books and believes that everything happens for a reason, and there’s a reason why she’s here.

Adding to her list of faves, she enjoys singing Tagalog songs and two of which are “Kailangan Kita” and “Kahit Isang Saglit.” She hopes to do collaboration with Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano someday. K-La even shared that haven’t been given this great opportunity in show business, she’d would’ve pursued her studies and be a psychologist, dentist or have a business of her own. Wanna know her biggest crush? 

It’s Sam Milby! ;))

Lastly, K-La is now a certified recording artist; she releases her debut album under Star Records with the following revival songs: “Lover has Come My Way,” “Say That You Love Me,” “Inseparable,” “Someone’s Always Saying Goodbye” and “You’re All That I Need.”

Good luck to you K-La, I know you deserve everything but the best and we also wish for your success and eventually become an international artist in God’s time. You have our support.

Very vocal talaga si Angeline Quinto sa pagpapahayag ng kanyang lubos na paghanga at pagtatangi sa kanyang kapareha na si Coco Martin kung saan sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay matutunghayan natin ang pagtatambal ng dalawa sa mga bankable stars ng ABS-CBN sa pamamagitan ng pelikulang “Born to Love You.”

Sa pagpapatuloy ng ika-19 na Anibersaryo ng Star Cinema kasama ang Cinemedia, buong pagmamalaki nilang inihahandog ang bagong romantic-comedy ng taon, ang “Born to Love You,” na pinagbibidahan ni Coco Martin bilang Rex sa istorya, isang photographer at Angeline Quinto bilang Joey, isang tourist guide.

Base sa aming nasaksihan noong press con ng naturang pelikula, sa bawa’t pagbuka pa lamang ng bibig at bawa’t pagbibitaw na salita ni Angeline ay talaga namang napapangiti at pagka minsa’y napapatawa nito ang napaka-guwaping star ng top-rated na Kapamilya teleseryeng “Walang Hanggan.”

Nang tanungin si Angeline kung totoo bang sinabi niya na kumupas na ang kuwintas na binigay sa kanya ni Coco, buong diretsang sinagot ito ni Angeline at inamin na sinabi nga daw n’ya ito pero joke lang naman daw ‘yun para lang bigyan s’ya uli ni Cocs (tawag n’ya kay Coco). Sa tinurang iyon ni Angeline, di lang si Coco ang kanyang napatawa pati ang mga press na naroon sa Dolphy theater kung saan idinaos ang nasabing press con.

Sadyang napaka-kuwela ng charming na singer na si Angeline, sinabi rin n’ya na s’ya daw ang nanliligaw kay Coco at hindi ang binata, na nagpa-blush naman sa premyadong aktor.

Aliw na aliw talaga si Coco kay Angeline, naikuwento pa n’ya ang ilang karanasan nila habang nagsyusyuting ng nasabing pelikula. Bilang isang baguhan sa larangan ng pag-arte, hindi din daw alam ni Angeline o Angge (kung tawagin s’ya) kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng “blocking,” nguni’t nang malaon ay unti-unting lumalalim ang akting ng dalaga na sinegundahan naman ng teleserye direktor na si Jerome Pobocan, direktor ng “Born to Love You,” at ilang top-rating teleserye katulad ng “May Bukas Pa,” “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig,” “Mara Clara,” at iba pa.

Hindi pa rin makapaniwala si Angeline sa pagkakaroon ng pelikula, “Noong una di ko po akalain na totoo ‘yun biro sa akin ng mga kasama ko sa ABS na sabi nga po nila may binabalak na pelikula para sa akin pero di ko naman inaasahan na si Coco Martin pa pala ‘yung magiging kapartner ko! Nung una nga po, hindi ako makapaniwala, tapos nung sila Sir Deo Endrinal na talaga ang nagsabi sa’kin, talagang sabi ko “Wow” Dati po kasi ang sabi ko kahit commercial lang sana magkaroon ako tapos ngayon binigyan pa ako ng pelikula at with Coco pa! Sobrang happy po talaga ako dahil dalawang hiling ko ang natupad talaga” aniya.

Ibinahagi rin ni Coco ang kanyang saloobin, “Ito ‘yung kauna-unahan ko na magpapa-in love ako sa pelikula! Sabi ko nga, matagal ko na talagang pangarap na, bata pa lang ako mahilig na ako manood ng mga love story movies, kumbaga, ito na ‘yung katuparan ng matagal ko nang hinihiling. Ang dami ko na kasing nagawang pelikula eh, drama, action, pero sabi ko gustong-gusto ko gumawa ng love story! At ang sarap pala kasi habang ginagawa ko ‘yung pelikula alam ng pagkatao mo na naiin-love ka din habang ginagampanan mo ‘yung role mo,” ayon sa kanya. Hmm... in-love ka na nga ba Papa Coco? Hihihi

Kasama rin sa pelikulang nabanggit sina Albert Martinez, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez, Al Tantay , Malou de Guzman at Kiray. Magaganap ang premiere night sa May 29 sa SM Megamall Cinema 9, 6PM at regular na ipapalabas sa mahigit 100 theaters nationwide sa sunod na araw, May 30.