Piolo Pascual is a film and television actor, recording artist and songwriter, concert performer, host, product endorser, and film producer in the Philippines.

He has recorded several record albums under Star Records, mounted a solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum, and several road shows both locally and abroad. In the film "Don't Give Up On Us," Pascual also performed the theme song for the movie. His self-titled first album went platinum four months after its release. In his second album, "The Gift" and "Hindi Na Lang Ikaw" were both No. 1 hits. Within less than two months his sophomore album turned platinum. His third album turned gold a week after its release.

Pascual celebrated his 10th year in showbiz via his second solo major concert entitled "Ten: Piolo Pascual at the Araneta Coliseum" (Big Dome) in 2007. During the concert, Piolo also launched his new coffeee table book, entitled Piolo: Believing, which is a chronicle of his life in both text and pictures. Piolo bagged the title "Male Recording Artist of the Year" from the 36th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation in May 2008, together with other artists from ABS-CBN.

In 2001, Piolo Pascual was the ultimate heartthrob. Something he never expected. He got his first huge endorsement when he started in the huge Sprite campaign. The premise? Girls could not help but scream I Love You Piolo and melt at the sight of him.

SAM MILBY

Sam is a Filipino-American actor, commercial model, and recording artist. He is a World Vision ambassador and the spokesperson for the Department of Education. Part of the Heartthrobs with Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz in the Sunday musical variety show A.S.A.P. With Piolo Pascual, he did sold-out concerts titled Heartthrobs at the Music Museum and it had SRO repeat shows following the big success of the first concert.

Sam is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic. His song "Magmahal Muli" whix\ch he wrote and recorded topped the music charts for several weeks.

He became the most popular house-mate among the contestants in the first season of "Pinoy Big Brother" (2005). Right after his exit from the house,  he began to receive many movie and television offers and was later hailed as the newest "heartthrob" of Philippine Cinema.

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ

John Llpyd started off his early career appearing in numerous teen movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic where he's a Batch 5 alumnus. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with Kaye Abad, Bea Alonzo and Sarah Geronimo. Recently in mid-2009 he shifted from romantic roles to a more controversial role portraying Luis Manzano's gay lover in the movie In My Life together with Vilma Santos. In his TV hosting career, he's been a member of a variety boy group called "Kanto Boys" with Billy Crawford, Vhong Navarro, and Luis Manzano in the concert TV show ASAP. In the April 2009 issue of Summit Media's Yes! Magazine, he was hailed as the third most powerful celebrity in the Philippines. The first and second places were occupied by Willie Revillame and Kris Aquino respectively.

He has been with ABS-CBN throughout his career, since he started in 1996 until the present.

BEA ALONZO

Bea is a Filipina actress and singer. Her father is British while her mother is Filipina. She is currently part of ABS-CBN's contract talents. She is dubbed as the "Teleserye Drama Princess." In 2001, she was launched as a member of Star Circle's batch and debuted as Bea Alonzo. By early 2003, Bea caused quite a stir among critics and teleserye buffs alike, receiving critical acclaim for her performance as awkward nerdy girl turned feisty law student Katrina Argos in ABS-CBN's Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. Her convincing portrayal of a 21-year-old in spite of being only 15 at the time and her strong chemistry with on-screen partner, John Lloyd Cruz made both Bea and John household names to reckon with. The two are now known as one of the country's premiere loveteams, not only known for their sizzling chemistry but for their powerful acting prowess. In June 2008, Alonzo released her debut album The Real Me under Star Records. It was also in mid-2008 when Bea was announced to play the leading character of the most coveted role as Betty Pangson in the Filipino version of the worldwide hit series, "I Love Betty La Fea," which originated in Colombia. The show premiered in September 2008, garnering top ratings and became an instant hit.

KIM CHIU

Kim Chiu is dubbed as the "Primetime Princess." She starred in her first primetime TV series entitled Sana Maulit Muli, where she is once again partnered with Gerald Anderson. Kim is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. Kim started her career as the first Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition, beating 14 other teenage housemates. After 42 days of spending summer in the Big Brother house, Kim was named the Teen Big Winner with 626,562 votes or 41.4% of the total votes at the Aliw Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. Kim is currently a regular performer on ASAP. She was the leading lady in the prime time show My Girl, the Filipino remake of the Korean series with the same title. In 2009, Kim starred in the TV series Tayong Dalawa. This was Kim's third appearance in a primetime TV series and the second time she worked with Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca since Sana Maulit Muli. Kim was the special guest at the 2009 Philippine Fiesta along with Gerald Anderson, which was held at Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ.

In 2010, her fans are all thrilled to see her again in a new drama series, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo, starring Gerald Anderson, Gabby Concepcion and Kris Aquino. Paano Na Kaya, her second movie with Gerald Anderson, was recently released as Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2010.

GERALD ANDERSON

Gerald has been dubbed "Action-Drama Prince" he is a Filipino-American actor who was a former housemate on the first season of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. He rose to fame through the Filipino teleseryes Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl and Tayong Dalawa. Anderson has been linked with actress Kim Chiu professionally and personally since PBB: Teen Edition. He is currently part of ABS-CBN's contract talents. Anderson and his loveteam partner Kim Chiu have appeared together in several shows on the ABS-CBN Network and have been tapped to do several television advertisements and product endorsements.

In 2008, Anderson and Chiu launched their second and third teleseryes with ABS-CBN entitled My Girl and My Only Hope. Anderson and Chiu had a Primetime Bida in 2009 with Jake Cuenca entitled Tayong Dalawa (English: The Two of Us). Gerald became the 20th millionaire on the game show Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, which aired on Feb. 2, 2009, after winning two million Philippine pesos,

POKWANG

Pokwang is the country's most sought-after comedienne, TV host, actress and singer. Since winning the grand prize in the ABS-CBN reality show contest Clown in a Million, she has become an unstoppable force in the industry. She then became a recognizable face in the industry, subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She has received the Best Comedy Actress award from the Philippine Movie Press Club and the Best Female Comedian award from People's Choice Awards. She is a well-known co-host of variety show Wowowee, entertaining the viewers every day with her funny antics and witty spiels on the noontime show. Pokwang just recently launched her album with Star Records titled "Pokwang...Ang Album Na May Puso," featuring the carrier single, "Sana Kunin Ka Na Ni Lord."

RICHARD POON

Certified-Platinum recording artist Richard Poon is the Philippines' multi-awarded Big Band Crooner. His unique, fresh brand of music and cool, soothing voice have made him charmingly stand out in a crowded sea of pop male balladeers. His mother is a fomous opera singer in Taiwan. His father is the culinary genius behind the 30-year-old Chinese restaurant "Mr. Poon." Richard sings the "Standards"—these are immortal melodies written in the 1950s that have withstood the test of time, popularized by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Matt Monro, Paul Anka, Nat King Cole, and most recently, Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Buble. Like Buble and Connick, Richard's vision is to blur the generational lines by masterfully giving the old classics a fresh twist. Breaking into the music industry in January 2008, his debut solo album "I'll Take Care of You" (MCA Music) soared to Platinum status and continues to be one of the country's top-selling records today. His single "I'll Take Care of You" has become the favorite serenade of couples in Philippine wedding circles. Further solidifying his excellent musicianship, Richard won prestigious back-to-back awards as he won both the 2008 Awit Awards' Best New Male Recording Artist and the 2008 Aliw Awards' Best Male Performer in Hotels, Bars and Music Lounges. In June 2009, Richard was awarded Breakthrough Artist of the Year by the 1st Radio Music Awards and in August, RP's sophomore album "For You" (MCA Music) turned Gold carrying the hit single "Kumot at Unan."

LIANAH STA. ANA

Lianah Sta. Ana will be one of the opening acts for the Heartthrobs and Friends New York City show. Although only 10 years old, the talented vocalist from Freehold, NJ is already a seasoned entertainer with many performances, awards and accomplishments under her belt. She recently had the honor of singing at a New York Knicks basketball game at Madison Square Garden, belting out Eric Carmen's "All By Myself" during the game's halftime. UPDATE! Lianah has reached the finals of this year's NY Knicks KidzBop Sports Jamz Talent Search and will compete head-to-head against the other finalist, fellow New Jerseyan Fil-Am Nina Waga Mojares at halftime during the Knicks-Miami Heat game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, April 11. Lianah has another very exciting event coming up—on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:30 pm she will compete in Amateur Night at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City. She is scheduled to appear on “Spotlight with Della Crews” on News 12 New Jersey on April 27. And this summer she will be a contestant at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood, CA.

Lianah lives with her parents, Nailah and Nathan, and younger sister Maya, in Freehold Township, NJ where she is a fifth grader at the Laura Donovan School. Her busy schedule also includes vocal instruction and piano lessons, and she practices her singing every day to perfect even futher her natural gift of song. A big fan of Charice Pempengco, Lianah hopes one day to be able to perform with her idol.

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