It's official! Paolo Ballesteros hosts Drag Race Philippines

The Philippine franchise of RuPaul's Drag Race names Paolo Ballesteros as host for the first season.

In the official video and photo announcement, Paolo Ballesteros dons his drag make up matched wearing an orchid-like purple gown featuring the country's famous landmark, the Rizal Park.

Paolo Ballesteros gained worldwide attention especially in drag fandom when he did amazing #makeuptransformation of different local and international celebrities.

Drag Race Philippines also announces its airing date, starting August 17 in WOW Presents Plus all over the world except in Canada and Crave Canada.

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Paolo Ballesteros takes another tranny role in Barbi D' Wonder Beki

MMFF 2016 Best Actor and make-up transformation master Paolo Ballesteros transforms again to another eye-catching role as Barbi in Barbi D' Wonder Beki. The movie opens November 29 in theaters, coincides with Paolo's birthday.

In this generation's Barbi, Billy Bayagan (Paolo Ballesteros) is the youngest in the family of police achievers, Smokey Manaloto and Nikki Valdez with Joey Marquez as their father. Trying to prove that he can be great in some other way, as a closet gay, and being accused to the murder which he didn't commit. Then he takes the make up and wig, with the help of previous Barbi, Joey de Leon, to hide his own identity and tries to solve the crime himself.

Joining in the previous press conference is Kapuso loveteam BiGuel, Bianca Umali and Miguel Tan Felix as Miley and Cyrus. Their first big-screen appearance as love team, also hailing from the success of their team up in fantaseries, Mulawin.

Bianca Umali, Paolo Ballesteros, Miguel Tan Felix

See the trailer below:

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Is McDo doing its own ad-serye?

Well, maybe yes. Just this afternoon while watching Eat Bulaga, we are all shocked at a new ALDUB commercial that aired. We still had a bit of hangover from last Saturday's Tamang Panahon  when Alden and Maine finally meet and knew each other better. It's more kilig because they finally got, not just touch, but to hug each other and talked about their feelings on stage at the Philippine Arena. ALDUB Nation is definitely rejoicing and hoping that this love team would soon be a reality. No pressure, Alden and Maine. ;)

Going back to the advertisement, McDonalds still didn't forget the roots of ALDUB, adapting another song from VST & Company, Paniwalaan Mo.

Their first McDonald's commercial only featured the Chicken Fillet ala King, also known as the ALDUB meal which is Php59 per order. Now a 1-pc Chicken McSavers meal is also included for this promotion.

Alden Richards with McDonald's Chicken Fillet ala King

Maine Mendoza with Chicken McSavers Meal

The ad came more exciting when it already featured the three lovable Lolas: Nidora, Tidora and Tinidora, played by JoWaPao (Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros).

Unfortunately, Maine and Alden do not seem to meet but instead, they got closer as the two already had photos of each other in their wallet and locket. Watch the full version of the ad below:

Balikan ang kilig ng kahapon. Ang sarap MAINE-love kapag ikaw DEN ang laman ng isip niya. Alden, Yaya and some senior citizens say #ALDUBKoTo for Chicken McSavers!
Posted by McDonald's on Sunday, October 25, 2015

In a marketing perspective, McDonalds still do not fail to reach to the broad target market, the young and the old with their ads. We've been emotionally attached with the story of the #KalyeSerye which also caters to the broad audience. Now the question is, when will the two have their date at McDonald's? Will they both bite on the same hamburger? I am now expecting a part 3 of this ad series and we hope it will come very, very soon.

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