Who will be the 4th Pinoy Fear Factor eliminado?

Who among Jommy, Jose and LJ will be the 4th Eliminado in 'Pinoy Fear Factor'?

Wounded and worn-out, participantes Jommy, Jose and LJ will have to give all that they've got, as they face elimination in the cuarta ronda de eliminacion of "Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America" tonight, December 8, only on ABS-CBN.

Straight from the cockroach stunt, the endangered participantes prepare for what could be their last stunt in the contest. Wearing an iron man-like armor, Jommy, Jose and LJ will be dragged by a zooming vehicle to pass through several explosions and then let go from the vehicle to land on the bullseye--the "Fear Factor" logo.

The participante who stops farthest from the target will be the fourth eliminado of "Pinoy Fear Factor," following model-TV host Phoemela Baranda, basketball hunk Ram Sagad, and sexy model Gail Nicolas.

With the dawn breaking and the weather reaching 2 degrees, the three mull their chances in their most heart-thumping challenge to date.

"Pump squad" members Jommy and Jose are third stunt veterans, having been in the brink of losing three times already. However, their crunch time experience also means lack of rest as they have been competing almost non-stop in their twenty-something days in Argentina.

Jose, who was nicknamed "Tuklaw" (bite) by host Ryan Agoncillo, is also still nursing the snake bite he sustained last week.

LJ, meanwhile, will try to do what friend Phem failed to do and that is to send one "Pump Squad" member home.

Who among the three is the most determined to conquer their fears and join co-participantes Marion, Savanah, Janna, Manuel, Elmer and RJ in the fifth round of elimination?

Pride and the chance to win P2 million cash, a house and lot, and the title of El Ultimo Participante are at stake tonight on "Pinoy Fear Factor." Follow the action and the drama every Monday to Friday on ABS-CBN, after "Eva Fonda" and the "PFF Special Edition" on Studio 23 every Saturday on 7:30 p.m.

Phem Baranda eliminated from Pinoy Fear Factor

Participante Phoemela Baranda's first time in the danger zone turned out to be her last as well after faring worst during the third elimination round of "Pinoy Fear Factor (PFF): Argentina, South America" on Monday.

The television host-model is the third eliminado following basketball hunk Ram Sagad and sexy model Gail Nicolas.

Baranda failed to survive a challenge dubbed “Atravesando De Vidrios” or the “bicycle stunt.” In the said elimination round, she and two other “pump squad” members had to ram into sheets of glasses while riding a bicycle.

Baranda failed to even get past one glass while Jommy Teotico and Jose Sarasola managed to break one and five glasses, respectively. The model instantly lost her balance and fell when she hit the first glass.

Visibly disappointed, she lamented that another female participante was booted out of the competition. The model, however, said joining PFF was “worth it.”

Meanwhile, the competition is getting tougher.

Teotico, Sarasola and RJ Calipus vowed to destroy Manuel Chua, who is considered to be the biggest threat. Janna Dominguez, LJ Moreno and Savanah Lamsen are also plotting against the men.

This week expect even more challenging stunts that will test more than their courage, strength and mental tenacity and even bring an unlikely participante to tears. Catch the cuarta ronda de eliminacion of "Pinoy Fear Factor" with host Ryan Agoncillo from Monday to Friday on ABS-CBN before "Eva Fonda." Also, catch the show's highlights on Studio 23's "PFF: Special Edition" every Saturday at 7 p.m.

Janna Dominguez faces her acting fears in 'Eva Fonda'

After getting the boot from ABS-CBN reality show Pinoy Fear Factor (PFF), comedienne Janna Dominguez is now facing a more daunting but less dangerous challenge as a regular cast member of the new television series “Eva Fonda.”

Dominguez said she will play the role of the antagonist Paris opposite Eva Fonda's Cristine Reyes.

"I'm really happy because this is my first real acting job because I only used to do cameo roles. They really focused on the cast so that the acting would come out naturally," she said.
 
Dominguez said she had to audition for the role and won the part even before she went to Argentina for the Pinoy Fear Factor shoot. She said the role of Paris challenged her to do more than just comedy and drama but also some fight scenes.

"It's really very different because it's a reflection of real life. I was really challenged by the fight scene," she said.

Dominguez said bagging a plum part in Eva Fonda could give her the exposure and publicity she needs to stay in showbiz.

“Pangarap ko kasi talaga ito noon pa yung mga kapasok ako sa showbiz. Dati nga po lahat talaga sinalihan ko nag-audition ako yung SCQ 1, SCQ 2 yung PBB kasi gusto ko talaga sa showbiz,”  the comedienne said.

Dominguez is a former guest co-host of ABS-CBN’s popular noontime show “Wowowee.” She is also working as a stand-up comedienne at Punchline Comedy Bar.

 

- Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS

Ram Sagad says adios on "Pinoy Fear Factor"

Ram Sagad is the second participante to be eliminated from ABS-CBN’s reality show Pinoy Fear Factor (PFF): Argentina, South America.

The former basketball player failed miserably in the final stunt where the participantes had to hold on to the trapeze for as long as they could while being violently whirled by a helicopter. The participante to lose his grip at the shortest time would be eliminated. 

Sagad fell into the water after 30 seconds, saving other participantes from being eliminated. Elmer Felix’s time was 38 seconds; Jose Sarasola, 49; and Jommy Teotico, 39.

“Hindi ako makapaniwala na ganoon kabilis.  Aalis na ako, babalik na ako ng Pilipinas?  Kung mauulit gagawin ko talaga ‘to (PFF).  Ngayong natanggal ako, na-overcome ko ‘yong fear of heights ko.  Na-enjoy ko na ‘yong stunt (helicopter).  Ang sarap ng feeling na naging part ako ng Pinoy Fear Factor.  Nakakalungkot, pero siguro may iba pang gusto si God para sa akin.  Baka gusto niya akong makatapos ng pag-aaral,” Sagad said.

Sagad’s elimination came as a surprise to other participantes given that he was considered to be the most athletic among the group.

Savanah Lamsen admitted that she was expecting Felix to lose in the elimination round because he complained of feeling sick a day before the challenge.

On the other hand, Manuel Chua said he felt relieved because he considered Sagad as the biggest threat in the competition.

With Sagad’s elimination, the number is now down to 10 participantes who would endure daunting challenges in order to grab the grand prize of P2 million and a house and lot worth P2.5 million. 

 

- Napoleon Quintos

Gail Nicolas is first participante eliminated from "Pinoy Fear Factor"

Bikini Summit winner Gail Nicolas is the first participante eliminated from Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America. She was sent home in last Friday's episode after performing dismally during the "Una Ronda De Eliminacion" or first round of elimination.

"Medyo kinakabahan pero nilalabanan ko yun, ibibigay ko talaga ang best ko para hindi ako maalis," she said moments before subjecting herself to the freezing waters of Argentina. Host Ryan Agoncillo wished her good luck by saying, "Buenas suerte, mi amiga."

The balikbayan from Austria, Marion dela Cruz, and the veterinarian from Pampanga, Elmer Felix, joined her in the bottom three. They were tasked to free a baby dummy from a car submerged underwater. Marion had completed the stunt earlier with a time of 30 seconds.

However, the 25 year-old model failed to finish the stunt. She could not pull out the baby dummy and she went back to the surface without freeing the doll.

"Malungkot ako, siyempre, parang ayokong sumuko...gusto ko pang lumaban pero siguro may magandang kapalit ito," she said.

The gutsy Nicolas, who identified heights and dark places as her fears, left El Campo Miedo (the participantes' camp) with tears and shattered hopes. She is out of contention for the P2 million prize money, house and lot, and the title of El Ultimo Participante of ABS-CBN's franchise reality show.

This week, the participantes will have to face their fears again with stunts involving great heights, exotic edibles and a thrilling helicopter ride with a twist.

The remaining participantes of Pinoy Fear Factor are Jommy, Marion, Ram, Phoemela, LJ, Savanah, RJ, Jose, Elmer, Janna, and Manuel.

Ryan Agoncillo gets a hot kiss from Argentina’s hot host Valeria

Just when everybody thought that only the Participantes will have their share of challenges, Ryan Agoncillo also found himself facing a big surprise. The PFF host was about to take the Participantes to learn tango when he bumped into Argentinean model and TV host Valeria. She greeted Ryan by kissing him straight on the lips which made him speechless for a few seconds.

Ryan first met Valeria the day he arrived in Buenos Aires. At the airport, Ryan was greeted by Valeria, who was wearing a very skimpy outfit despite the cold weather. The Argentine lady accompanied him on the ride to his quarters, and during the drive, the two tried to make a nice conversation despite the language barrier.

In the apartment, Ryan and Valeria shared a glass of wine as a bienvenido or ‘welcome’ celebration. In the Tough Ten segment of The Buzz, Ryan revealed that Valeria was just a part of the prank that the Pinoy Fear Factor staff created. “Pinag-tripan ako nina Direk Lauren (Dyogi). They warned me bago kami tumulak sa Argentina na ‘Ryan, be ready because there will be a little ‘something, something’ pagdating mo dun. ‘Yun na nga, pagdating ko isang napakagandang babae ang sumalubong sa akin. Sabi ko, ‘naku, heto na ‘to.’ ‘

Yung babaeng ‘yun, naka-skirt na napaka-ikli. Sa airport, halos magbanggaan na ‘yung mga kotse dahil lahat nakatitig sa ganda niya. Si Valeria, she’s a model and an actress in Argentina. The whole time she was talking to me in Spanish, nang-aakit siya, pero hindi ko naman siya maintindihan.

Ako, being the little boy that I am, inenjoy ko na lang (laughs).”

'Pinoy Fear Factor' gracefully kicks off Monday

As expected, "Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America" (PFF) had its successful debut episode last Monday.

The 12 fit and strong-willed "participantes" finally faced their first-ever challenging stunt dubbed Caminando Sobre Barriles Giratorios as part of PFF's una ronda eliminacion (first round elimination).

They have to traverse a long rolling beam while grabbing every flags stick to it, in a consecutive manner. This stunt will test the participantes' agility and poise for them to grab a safe spot to proceed to the next challenge.

The first one who performed the stunt was Promdi Veterinarian Elmer Felix. Carrying the pressure of being first, he only got one flag before he fell into the freezing river.

A preview of Tuesday's episode meanwhile showed that Ms. Body beautiful Gail Nicolas seemed to get hurt as her face hit the beam when she falls.

Before the challenge, all the 12 participantes had their own individual stretches showing their personal background.

They may have different sad stories and sentiments but one thing common to all of them is their gorgeous and hunky bodies.

First stunt proved to be breath taking and totally challenging - even more difficult than from the US Fear Factor as per PFF host Ryan Agoncillo. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

"Pinoy Fear Factor" promises at least 60 stunts that the participantes have to hurdle.

Unlike the original Fear Factor, which only has three stunts and a winner per episode, PFF will have three stunts and three weakest participantes in every elimination round. The bottom three will face the elimination challenge and whoever loses bids goodbye.

The last person standing will be proclaimed the first El Ultimo Participante or "Pinoy Fear Factor Champion," bringing home the grand prize of P2 million and a house and lot from Avida.

Here are their brief identities of the 12 participantes:

Phoemela Barranda "The Glam Goddess" - Popularly known as "Phem" in the entertainment industry. She is a model and widely-recognized as TV Patrol's entertainment news anchor. She is the oldest among the 12 participantes. She joined PFF to prove that she is more than just a pretty face and glam. Greatest fears: snakes, insects.

Bernabe 'RJ' Calipus Jr. "Ang Kargador Tondo Dad" - A young father of two from Parola Tondo. He married at the age of 17 and already has two daughters. He is a son of Filipino woman and a French man but sadly he never met his biological parents. He has not finished his schooling and works as a wharf porter to provide for his family. Greatest fear: heights.

Manuel Chua Jr. "The Struggling Businessman" - Runs an appliance store business, which he inherited from his father. They used to have 36 stores but when his father died, only three stores were left. He is an unwed father of a four-year-old girl. His focus now is to revive his family business and help the mother (lawyer) of her child in providing a better future for their daughter. Greatest fears: crocodile, failure.

Marion dela Cruz "The Austrian Balikbayan" - Born and raised in Vienna, Austria but kept his Filipino values. He was a victim of racism back in Austria, which usually caused him to get into fights. He was then sent here in the Philippines by his parents and now stays with his lola and adjusting to his new environment. Greatest fear: heights.

Janna Domiguez "Ang Flawless Girl ng Dagat-Dagatan" - A loving daughter who dreams to provide the best for her family especially her father who is a construction worker in Japan. He appears in some television shows like Wowowee and Banana Split and willing to take any opportunity to earn and prepare for his father's retirement. Greatest fears: spiders, closed spaces.

Elmer Felix "Ang Promdi Veterinarian" - A two-time professional board exam flanker. Determined to get what he wants in his life as he passed the board exam in his third take. This Kapampangan hunk has a competitive and persistent spirit. He is a man who does everything just to get what he wants. Greatest fears: drowning, deep water, unusual and exotic edibles.

Savanah Lamsen "The Ledge Dancer" - A ledge dancer cum model who hopes to have a name in showbiz. She used to have a wealthy lifestyle but was forced to adjust to a simple life when their business collapsed. Describing herself as clumsy and super funny, Savanah is ready to face every challenge and take home the million no matter how hard it takes. Greatest fear: cats

LJ Moreno "The Daredevil Chick" -- Former actress turned preschool teacher. LJ was known for gracing several TV commercials, magazine, and TV shows. She decided to stay away from the limelight and continue her studies. She finished a degree in early childhood education and now teaching kids. She is an extreme sports enthusiast and fond of car racing and wakeboarding. Greatest fears: deep water, cockroach.

Gail Nicolas "Ms. Body Beautiful" - She was hailed as Bikini Summit '07 winner. She is a model and also graces some TV shows and commercials. Since her father died, she became the provider of her family. Greatest fears: dark places, heights

Ram Sagad "The Basketball Hunk" - A former NCAA player. He quit basketball thinking he is not getting enough recognition he deserves. Fond of hanging out with friends in bars and playing video games, he decided to try a different kind of adventure by joining PFF. Greatest fears: Heights, unusual and exotic edibles.

Jose Sarasola "The Aspiring Chef" - Only child of a Spaniard father and a Filipina mother, Jose was used to an all exclusive kind of living. He lives in an exclusive subdivision and studied in an exclusive all boys' school. He is an aspiring chef working as an intern in one of the most luxurious hotels in Manila. He is obviously a rich kid, but entering PFF is a platform for Jose to prove that he is definitely not a "conio." Greatest fear: deep water

Jommy Teotico "Ang Alaskador Model" - A certified playboy, but changed after being beaten up by the family of a married woman he slept with. He is a happy-go-lucky person and loves making people laugh. Greatest fears: cockroaches, feeding insects

Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America, airs weeknights after "I Love Betty La Fea" on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

“Pinoy Fear Factor” contestant Jose Sarasola says he has no nude photos and sex video

Bago pa man mapanood ang bagong ABS-CBN reality show na Pinoy Fear Factor, na nagsimula kagabi, November 10, kumalat sa Internet ang nude photos at sex video diumano ng isa sa participantes nito na si Jose Sarasola. Ang naturang mga larawan at video ay nagpapakita sa isang lalake na nasa aktong nagpapasaya ng kanyang sarili sa harap ng computer.
Pero sa isang statement na ipinalabas ng direktor ng Pinoy Fear Factor na si Laurenti Dyogi, itinanggi niya na si Jose ang lalaking nasa mga larawan at video.

Nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na makausap nang personal si Jose upang kunin ang kanyang panig. Mariin ding pinabulaanan ng 22-year-old aspiring chef at Culinary Arts student sa La Salle College of St. Benilde na siya ang nasa larawan at video na kumakalat sa Internet.

“Definitely that’s not me,” deklara niya. “Sa buhok pa lang sa katawan, mabuhok ako. Siya [the guy in the picture], hindi siya mabuhok. Pango yung ilong niya, saka he’s more Chinese, e. He doesn’t even look Filipino or Spanish, so malayo talaga.

Dagdag niya, “I was shocked talaga na it came out like that. Pero obvious naman na hindi talaga ako yung guy na nasa pictures o scanner, o kung sinuman yun kasi talagang malayo. Especially for people I’ve been with, friends ko or people who really know what I look like, talagang malayo yung difference.”

Siniguro rin ni Jose na hindi niya gagawin ang ganitong mga bagay.

“I’ll never do that, baka palayasin ako ng Daddy ko sa bahay namin!” tawa niya. “I’m assuring all the fans of Fear Factor and ABS, and fans ko na hindi talaga ako yung nasa nude photos.”
Wala ring ideya si Jose kung sino ang nagpasimula at nagkalat ng mga naturang mga larawan at video sa Internet, na pinapalabas na siya. May balak ba siyang hanapin o idemanda ang nagkalat ng mga naturang nude photos at sex video?

“Hindi ako gagawa ng anumang action,” sagot ni Jose. “If I’ll look for the guy or sue any Internet [website], wala because hindi naman talaga ako yun. Not a big deal talaga sa akin.”
Noong una raw ay binalewala ni Jose ang nasabing mga balita. Pero ang nakaalarma sa kanya ay nang makita na niyang naapektuhan ang kanyang mga magulang, lalo na’t ang mommy pa niya ang nagsabi sa kanya tungkol dito.

“At first I didn’t mind it kasi I just thought lang na because Fear Factor is coming out, all these things popping out. So, parang balewala lang. But then, more people are texting me and letting me know na I have pictures daw on the ‘Net. So I checked it and malayo naman.
“I’m not making it a big deal kasi hindi ko naman talaga kamukha yung guy. Medyo nag-worry ako and nainis na rin because it’s affecting my parents. Our family is very religious. My parents taught me good morals in life. When it starts affecting my parents, and being the only child in the family, you don’t want your parents to be sad.

“Actually, it’s my mom who saw it sa ‘Net, na parang may nude photos nga raw ako. My mom knows me naman very well, so hindi naman siya naniwala,” lahad ng 22-anyos na si Jose.
Maging ang mga taga-Pinoy Fear Factor ay pinagtawanan lang daw ang isyu dahil alam ng mga ito na hindi talaga siya ang nasa hubad na larawan at sex video.

“They were laughing about it, kasi I’ve been with them for a long time. And being in the show, they know what I really look like talaga,” sabi ng Pinoy Fear Factor contestant.

Sa sinasabi naman ng iba na karamihan sa mga mayayaman ay nabu-bore na sa buhay kung kaya’t gumagawa ng mga kakaibang bagay na magbibigay sa kanila ng kakaibang excitement, inisa-isa ni Jose sa PEP ang activities na kanyang pinagkakaabalahan. Imposible raw ang espekulasyon na ito sa kanya ng iba.

“Exag lang ‘yan because I’m still doing my OJT [on-the-job training], I’m going to graduate na February next year. I want to be a chef so I’m preparing to open a business next year. I’m doing a lot of planning with my parents with what kind of restaurant, at saka kung saan ko bubuksan yung resto. I’m pretty busy in gym. I play basketball almost every day and Fear Factor came out. I have a busy life, hindi ako bored sa buhay ko and I’m enjoying it,” pagtatapos ni Jose.

Pinoy Fear Factor premieres Monday night

Crossing a rolling beam above freezing waters, moving cow's eyes or live crablets using the mouth, and diving underwater to free a doll trapped in a car.
 
These are just some of the challenges that the 12 daring “participantes” will have to face when ABS-CBN's biggest reality game show "Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America" premieres Monday night.

"Pinoy Fear Factor" brings together 12 fit, strong, and agile men and women who will have to hurdle heart-thumping and gut-wrenching stunts and challenges or face elimination.
 
The last person standing will be proclaimed the first El Ultimo Participante of "Pinoy Fear Factor," winning the grand prize of P2 million and a house and lot from Avida.
 
ABS-CBN recently revealed the identities of the participantes, namely:
 
Veterinarian Elmer is a two-time medical board exam flunker who never gave up until he got what he wanted. With fears on drowning and exotic edibles, this Kapampangan hunk must re-summon his competitive spirit to withstand unfamiliar challenges.
 
Model Gail is the Bikini Summit '07 winner who is scared of heights and dark places.  She is used to pressure being a Lady Tiger Spiker and the breadwinner of her family.
 
Stand-up comedienne Janna fears spiders and closed spaces. She is determined to become "Pinoy Fear Factor's" first El Ultimo Participante`.
 
Model Jommy was a playboy until he almost died after being beaten up for allegedly sleeping with a married woman. Now a changed man, Jommy makes another bold move by joining the reality game show.
 
Fil-Spanish Jose is an aspiring chef who has lived a life of "exclusives." Educated in an exclusive school and brought up in an exclusive village, Jose joined "Pinoy Fear Factor" not to be the ultimate conio but the first El Ultimo Participante`.
 
Former actress turned preschool teacher LJ is unafraid to take responsibility and take risks. An extreme sports enthusiast, she is poised to make an impact, however fearful or extreme the situation may be.
 
Self-employed Manuel is an unwed father of a four-year old girl. A former womanizer and a speed junkie, Manuel is now focused on reviving their family business after his father died. His greatest fear is neither heights nor arachnids, but failure.
 
Balikbayan Marion was a victim of racism back in Austria, where he grew up. He now stays with his lola in the Philippines and he hopes to win to convince his family to follow him here.
 
Phoemela is an entertainment news host who is tired of being called a mere "celebrity." A child from a second family, the participantes' oldest member will only settle for first place, even if it means sacrificing her physical appearance.
 
Ram is a former NCAA player who once quit basketball after not getting enough playing time. Hungry for a new adventure, he needs to show his winning form to take home the prize.
 
Divisoria kargador RJ is a half-Filipino, half-French Tondo boy who never met his biological parents. Through the show, RJ will experience many firsts---his first airplane ride, first TV exposure, and first time to compete for P2 million.
 
Ledge dancer Savanah is a sexy siren who dreams to go from riches-to-rags to riches again. Although a little clumsy and super funny, Savanah is set to conquer Argentina no matter what it takes.
 
Start placing your bets on who will be the first "Pinoy Fear Factor" El Ultimo Participante.  Don't miss the 15-minute "Pinoy Fear Factor Season Primer" on Sunday (Nov 9) after "Rated K."
 
"Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America," will air weeknights starting Monday, November 10, after "I Love Betty La Fea" on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Pinoy fear factor 'participantes' goodlooking

We were invited to the press preview of the first three episodes of "Pinoy Fear Factor" and it's really very exciting to watch the "12 participantes" as they try to outdo each other in the various stunts and challenges assigned to them.

There will be an introduction to the show on Sunday after “Rated K” showing how it was shot on location in Buenos Aires, Argentina, along with the crew members who filmed the stunts (both Pinoys and Argentinians) and the 12 contestants who were transported there from Manila in a gruelling flight across the globe that took them a total of 26 hours via Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg in South Africa.

The first episode that you’ll see on Monday introduces all the contestants and the first thing you’d notice is they’re all goodlooking. The women all have sexy whistlebait figures while the guys all have hunky physiques. Two of them are already in showbiz: LJ Moreno and Phoemela Baranda, both 27 years old. The other girls are younger. Gail Nicolas, who’s so shapely as she won in a bikini contest, is 25. Savannah Lamsen, the most voluptuous among them, is 23. The youngest one is Janna Dominguez, 18, and she also looks so luscious in a bikini.

Among the guys, the eldest is the appliance store owner from Cabanatuan, Manny Chua, who’s 27 and is an unwed father. Next is the veterinarian from Pampanga, Elmer Felix, 25, followed by Jommy Teotico, a professional model who’s an admitted ladies man, 24. The tallest one is Ram Sagad, 23, a former NCAA cager who’s 6 feet tall. The cutest one with the looks of a heartthrob is Jose Sarasola, 22, a Fil-Spanish chef. This early, he’s already controversial as someone posted his nude photos on the internet. Next is Marion de la Cruz, a soccer player who grew up in Austria, 21.

The youngest is RJ Calipus, 20, but he already has two daughters as he got married at 17. This early, we’re rooting for him as his life is a sob story and we want him to be able to give a better future for his kids. He’s the love son of his mom with a Frenchman.

His mom went abroad and had him adopted by someone in Tondo where he grew up. Being a cargador in Divisoria, he’s got the hard body of a working man, but the good looks of a Eurasian.

We’re sure he’ll quickly gain a lot of sympathizers who’ll cheer him on. If the winner would be determined by text votes, we’re sure he’ll have a good chance of winning, so we wish that he’d successfully hurdle all the challenges thrown his way. But in the very first task given to them, he ended up as the “kulelat.” As punishment, he was told to just walk back from the site of their games to their boot camp. We asked executive producer Alou Almaden how far was that and she said it’s something like from Quezon City to Sta. Rosa, Laguna since it took him three hours to get home.

All the press people invited to the preview were screaming as they watched the participants go through their assigned task. The first one required them to walk through a series of rolling barrels hoisted high up in the air and get some flags posted on it. If they lose their balance, they fall into the river below. They came to the site in thick jackets since it’s the middle of winter in Argentina. When they perform the stunt, they peel off their clothes and have to be in skimpy swimsuits showing a lot of skin.

They find it so hard to combat the very cold weather, especially when they fall into the freezing water. It’s all very thrilling and a woman won this bout. We won’t say who. You have to find out for yourself. In the next game, they were told to transfer the eyes of a cow (matang baka) from one container to another, using their mouth. But what they didn’t know is that the container will be filled up with live crabs (talangka) and as they dip their faces inside the container, the crabs claw at them bruising their faces.

MUCH awarded screenwriter Ricky Lee has now just written his very first novel entitled “Para K B (O Kung Paano Dinevastate ng Pag-ibig ang 4 Out of 5 sa Atin)”. This is now available in National Bookstore, but there will be an official launching at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman on November 30, Sunday, at 4 p.m. so I want to celebrate it with the people I have worked with and hold dear through the years,” he says. “Since this book is self-published, you can help me keep the price low at oly P200 by spreading the word and encouraging friends to buy it even before the launch.”

 

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'Pinoy Fear Factor' special primer Sunday night

Before the Pinoy Fear Factor thrill ride begins tomorrow night, November 10, catch a special primer on Sunday night at 8:45 pm.

Viewers will get a taste of the exciting things to come that will keep them glued to the TV every night. Face your fears, push your limits, and test your courage in this newest and much anticipated reality stunt show.

Find out more about the Dose Participantes, namely Marion dela Cruz, LJ Moreno, Janna Dominguez, Ram Sagad, Phem Baranda, Elmer Felix, Gail Nicolas, Jommy Teotico, RJ Calipus, Manuel Chua, Savanah Lamsen, and Jose Sarasola. Learn their life stories and find out what urged them to conquer their fears.

Get a sneak peak of the fearless 12's journey to the other side of the globe to Buenos Aires, Argentina where they will face a series of challenges until one of them becomes the first El Ultimo Participante and wins two million pesos and a house and lot.

The special primer episode also traces the origins of the Fear Factor franchise as it grew into one of the most adapted TV shows around the world today. Discover how the stunt sets are erected and made safe for the sake of the Participantes. Be the first to see the stunts and challenges that await them. Also, get a scenic tour of Buenos Aires to understand why the city capital is hailed as the Europe of Latin America.

Survivor Philippines host Paolo commends Ryan's hosting in Pinoy Fear Factor

Survivor Philippines (SP) host Paolo Bediones welcomed the introduction of Pinoy Fear Factor (PFF) in the ABS-CBN Primetime block this coming Monday.

Paolo said comparison of the two shows is inevitable because they both focus on physical and mental challenges. Ratings might be shaken and viewers may also be divided yet SP's front man still believes in healthy competition.

"Like what I always say, my focus is on my show. I've always been that way. I never focus on what the other side might come out with or whatever. Never. I believe in healthy competition," he said.

"More than anything I believe in being the innovator, in trail-blazing rather than reacting. That's my philosophy," he added.

Aside from the show, Paolo also has high regards for PFF host Ryan Agoncillo, who is one of his friends in showbiz.

"I am really glad that they got Ryan. I'm proud of the guy; I have nothing but respect for the man. When I found out nga na magkakaroon ng Fear Factor sabi ko that has to be Ryan no one else. No one else can do it," he said.

According to Paolo, there are only few people in showbiz who can be considered as efficient host and Ryan is one of them. "I wish more people like him get into showbiz. I am happy for his success and I believe in his talent in hosting."

'Pinoy Fear Factor' to shoot in Argentina

days in a different country. Thirty days to face their greatest fear.

ABS-CBN teams up with Endemol to bring the world's most popular reality show on Philippine television- "Pinoy Fear Factor: South America" with Ryan Agoncillo as host.

Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head, said 12 daring contestants have been selected to embark on a journey that will test their physical strength and mental challenges, including large-scale stunts done in Hollywood films.

"Contestants will come to terms with their greatest fears and outdo themselves in a foreign land far from home and face their new environment," said Dyogi, who is also behind the successful "Pinoy Big Brother" and "Pinoy Dream Academy."

"Pinoy Fear Factor: South America" is the local version of "Fear Factor Extreme." The Philippines is the third country to use the format after South Africa and India.

In the series, one contestant will be eliminated almost every week after doing the three stunts. The last contestant standing will be proclaimed grand winner, taking home a whopping P2 million cash prize and a house and lot worth P 2.5 million from Avida, an Ayala Land company.

Apart from the exciting stunts, Dyogi said the show will have a strong reality element. He said, "The 12 contestants will be staying in a boot camp and endure the cold weather in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where temperature nowadays range from 1C to 8 C."

According to Dyogi, it will be more efficient for the network to tape in Buenos Aires, Argentina because the setup is ready and the presence of stunts experts.

"After staging 'Pinoy Fear Factor,' we hope that the Philippines will become the 'Fear Factor' hub in Asia," he said.

Who are the 12 daring contestants? Find out soon in 'Pinoy Fear Factor: South America" on ABS-CBN.

Survivor Philippines, panis sa Pinoy Fear Factor

Nagkaroon ng press preview ang Pinoy Fear Factor noong Lunes at naloka ang mga reporter sa napanood na first three episodes ng show.

Talagang super exciting ito at nandiyan ang shock factor!

Mapapangiwi ka na lang habang nanonood kasi nakikita mo talagang nagkakasakitan dahil sa mga mahihirap na stunts na ipinapagawa sa immunity challenges.

Siguradong maglalaway din ang viewers once na makilala na nila ang 12 participantes sa PFF.

Kasi naman puro hunks at babes ang mga kasali rito.

Super boobsy si Gail na winner ng Bikini Summit ’07. Si Savannah naman ay super kikay na mala-Ethel Booba ang dating. Isa siyang ledge dancer at maaga siyang “naglandi” at nagka-crush kaagad kay Ram.

Si Janna naman na galing sa Wowowee ang pinakabata at 18 at pinaka-cute sa grupo. Siyempre kilala na ng lahat kung sino sina LJ at Phem na pareho pa ring maganda at sexy hanggang nga-yon at parehong 27 years old.

Wala ka ring itulak-kabigin sa mga kalalakihan. Nandiyan si RJ na isang kargador na taga-Parola, Tondo.

Half-French siya tulad ni EJ ng PBB Teen kaya naman guwapings siya kahit moreno. At 20 years old ay may asawa na siya at dalawang anak. Among the 12 parti-cipantes ay siya ang “nangangailangan” nang husto sa P2M cash prize.

Si Jose naman ang tisoy sa grupo kasi may dugo siyang Español. Si Elmer naman ang hunky veterinarian at si Marion ang 21 years old na balikbayan mula sa Austria. Nandiyan si Ram na Century Tuna Bikini winner na isa ring ex-basketball player ng Baste. Siya ang pinakamatangkad at may pinakamagandang katawan sa mga lalaki.

Si Manuel naman ang struggling businessman na may anak sa pagkabinata. At si Jommy ang ating resident playboy na habulin ng mga babaing may asawa na.

We could see why dahil napaka-charming niya. Siya rin ang “joker” sa grupo.

Bigla tuloy napanis sina JC, Jayce, John, Kiko at Rob ng Survivor Phils sa hunks ng Pinoy Fear Factor.

Male Pinoy Fear Factor Contestants

1. Elmer Felix. A veterinarian/med rep by profession, he prides on being competitive and persistent by nature.
2. Jommy Teotico from Manila. He's a model and his friends tag him as a "playboy".
3. Jose Sarasola, the chef and rich kid. Basing this picture from the alleged webcam video, it seems the legs make a difference.
4. Manuel Chua Jr., a Businessman from Cabanatuan City. Already a daddy to a four year old daughter, it seems that he's got a drive to win this contest.
5. Marion dela Cruz is born in Vienna, 21 year old student and soccer player. He says he's quite determined to take whatever challenges in PFF to be able to cop the top prize.
6. Ram Sagad is 23 years old and an ex-basketball player in NCAA. He won the Century Tuna Superbod 2007 and has been constantly appearing in TV commercials already.
7. RJ Calipus is a 20 year old stevedore from Tondo. Growing up in the pangs of hardships, he is already a father when he was 17 years old. Right now, he already has 2 daughters.

A look into Pinoy Fear Factor's first 5 'participantes'

"Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America" already announced the names of their 12 contestants or "participantes" in a press conference held inside ABS-CBN Broadcasting center in Quezon City.

Starting Tuesday, October 28, abs-cbnNEWS.com will share the profiles of the much-awaited "participantes."

Prima Participante:

Actress LJ Moreno is also a pre-school Teacher. Moreno, 27 from Marikina has a fear of deep water and cockroaches.

Moreno started her career by doing television commercials and posing for magazines. She also acted in some TV shows and films.

Though her showbiz career was going steady, she had to say goodbye for a while to focus on other things and events that are important to her as well.

Moreno wanted to focus on making things better for her family. Her parents separated and her mother migrated to the United States. She became her younger siblings' sister and mother.

She also wanted to try out a different life. She finished a degree specializing on early childhood education taking care of her younger siblings and of other kids at the same time.

Just when her family and her new career were doing well, her two-year relationship with her boyfriend failed. That's why she promised herself not to make the same mistakes again.

In the period when she was not in showbiz, she grew fond of competitive sports like racing, wakeboarding and the likes.

And with all the things she has gone through, she believes she has become wiser and stronger. Now, the new LJ Moreno is ready for another feat to focus on. Moreno wants to make an impact in Argentina and be the first "El Ultimo Participante" of "Pinoy Fear Factor."

Segunda Participante:

Model and TV Patrol Star Patroller Phoemela Barranda, 27, from Parañaque fears snakes and insects.

Barranda can be seen almost everyday as she gives the latest updates on entertainment news on TV Patrol and weekly entertainment show "The Buzz."

She's also known for her glamorous and daring poses on the covers of different magazines and billboards.

"Phem" said that she joined the reality show to prove that just like everybody she has more to offer plus the fact the does not want to be canned as “just a celebrity."

Barranda is from the second family of her father. In the Philippines, some tend to be different and unfair towards people like her who did not have a "normal" family.

Phem believes that her participation in "Pinoy Fear Factor" will break the perception on her as a "usual celebrity". She is set to let the people know Phem as she faces her fears and as she fights it out to become the first "El Ultimo Participante."

Tercero Participante:

Ram Sagad or simply Ram is the third player of "Pinoy Fear Factor." Sagad is 23 and a former basketball player. He's from Quezon City and currently busy with modeling projects and studying.

Sagad has a fear of heights and unusual and exotic edibles. Sagad said he enjoys playing basketball and considers the game as his first love. He played in the NCAA but things seemed unfair for him that's why, he said, he had to let go.

Quitting basketball was a very difficult choice for him but he was happy he chose to keep his self-confidence than to continue playing knowing, he said, that he was not being given due recognition.

Sagad said that he is too young to take things too seriously, the reason why his life revolves around his parents, his brother, school playing basketball and video games with his friends.

The six-footer-guy said that playing for "Pinoy Fear Factor" would be a new and big adventure for him. He hopes that his athletic background will be an advantage and that his fear of heights and of exotic edibles would not get in his way of taking home the P2 million prize and a brand new house and lot for his family.

Cuarta Participante:

Stand-up comedienne Jamie Ann "Janna" Dominguez from Quezon City is the fourth contestant of the show. Dominguez, who is now 18 years old is a currently a glutathione sales agent. She has a fear of spiders and closed spaces (claustrophobia).

She maybe young but the things she had gone through and is going through made her older, stronger and bolder.

Dominguez looks like one of the lead characters in a hit Koreanovela seen on primetime television. Her life story is even similar to theirs: an optimistic young girl with a sad story, then life gets better. The only difference is that hers is just starting to get good.

Her biological mother left their family and is now living a good life in Japan. Her father married a 25-year old woman who became her mother and best friend. But life is still hard that is why his father still works in Japan as a construction worker.

Driven to provide for the family and have his father enjoy retirement sooner, Dominquez works hard. Now, with that drive, she is determined to make "Pinoy Fear Factor" her avenue to get to the point where her life story gets better... and better.

Quinto Participante:

"Balikbayan" Marion Angelo dela Cruz, who grew up in Vienna, Austria, is a student and has a fear of heights. De La Cruz' father is a driver in an embassy while his mother is a cleaning lady in another embassy.

Though he lived most of his life in Austria, his parents managed to make him learn Tagalog dialect and live the good Filipino values.

He met a lot of girls in Vienna, but he said he never had any serious relationships there. For him, he prefers conservative Filipinas over liberated Austrians.

He was also a good soccer player but he got into a lot of vices and trouble that he became unfit to play any sport at all. He was smoking, drinking and got involved in fights, he said, because of racism. He was too much too handle so his parents decided to fly him back to the Philippines to live with his lola (grandmother).

He said he managed to overcome the challenge of starting anew in the Philippines. He got used to the daily challenges of helping his lola do the chores and running daily palengke (market) errands.

He believes he is a man who lives for challenges. Now, being a "participante" is another challenge he is very eager to face. He wants to win the prize so he can convince his family to migrate back to the Philippines.

Two more Pinoy Fear Factor 'participantes' introduced

"Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America" has already announced the names of their eight contestants or "participantes," namely:

Prima Participante: LJ Moreno
Segunda Participante: Phoemela Barranda
Tercero Participante: Ram Sagad
Cuarta Participante: Jamie Ann "Janna" Dominguez
Quinto Participante: Marion Angelo dela Cruz
Sexto Participante:Elmer Felix
Septima Participante: Gail Nicolas
Octavo Participante: Jommy Teotico, 2

Here are the profiles of the other two much-awaited "participantes."

Noveno Participante:

Manuel Chua Jr., 27 from Cabanatuan City is the struggling businessman of the show. A self-employed guy fears failure and crocodiles.

Manuel is a good son and an able father to his four-year-old daughter. But years back, he said, there was not a bit of good in him. He had plenty of vices. He was a womanizer and a speed junkie too.

After plenty of mistakes and a few car accidents, a blessing came into his life: his daughter from his current partner. Though his partner is a lawyer and from a well-to-do family, Manuel wants to be the provider of his own family.

He runs a business he inherited from his father. But running the appliance store is a big challenge for Manuel. Before his father passed away because of liver cirrhosis, they had 36 branches all over Luzon. Now, they only have three branches left.

He said however he will not stop struggling for his lifetime responsibility. Everyday, he struggles to keep the business alive. Everyday, he struggles to provide for his daughter.

And now, in "Pinoy Fear Factor," he will make sure that his struggles will lead him to winning the P2-M and the house and lot; for the family business and for his daughter.

Decimo Participante:

Bernabe "RJ" Calipus Jr., 20, a stevedore from Parola, Tondo fears heights. RJ is a son of a Filipina and of a French national.

However, he never met his biological parents. Her mother had him adopted because she can no longer support him.

Life seems fast for this "Tondo" boy. He had his first daughter when he was 17 and just a few months ago, his live-in partner gave birth to their second daughter. RJ said he can endure his hunger but he can't stand to see his daughters sick and hungry. That is why he takes any job he can so he can provide for his family. However, he only finished 2nd year high school so he bears jobs like wharf porters and kargador in Divisoria. And at night, he takes up automotive classes.

'Pinoy Fear Factor" will hopefully give way for a number of first-times for RJ: First time to be out of the country, first time to ride on a plane, first time to be seen on TV and first time to be given the opportunity to compete for P2 million and (hopefully his family's first) brand new house and lot.

Three more 'Pinoy Fear Factor' participantes

"Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America" has already announced the names of their five contestants or "participantes," namely:

Prima Participante: LJ Moreno
Segunda Participante: Phoemela Barranda
Tercero Participante: Ram Sagad
Cuarta Participante: Jamie Ann "Janna" Dominguez
Quinto Participante: Marion Angelo dela Cruz

Here are the profiles of the other three much-awaited "participantes."

Sexto Participante:

Elmer Felix, 25 from Pampanga fears drowning, deep water, eating exotic and unusual edibles. A veterinarian and medical representative, there's more to this Kapampangan than meets the eye.

Years ago, Elmer was a thin and average guy that's why he decided to put on some muscles, weight, and some extra "pogi" points. So, after years of persistent and religious workouts (five times a week), he is now a Kapampangan hunk.

Before he got the professional license to treat animals, he was a college graduate striving to pass the board exam. He failed the first time but that didn't stop him.

Despite his determination, he was still unsuccessful on his second attempt. Yet, his will and persistence was stronger: he passed the third time he took the board exam.

If there's something that sets this Kapampangan apart, it's his competitive and persistent spirit. He never gives up until he gets what he wants.

Now, Elmer is once again ready to prove to the world that with his persistence, he will again get what he aims for. He will strive to overcome his fears. He will prove that the (animal) doctor is always in for any stunts he has to face in the first ever, Pinoy Fear Factor.

Septima Participante:

25-year-old Gail Nicolas was the the Bikini Summit '07 winner. She's a TV and ramp commercial model and a nail artist as well. She fears heights and dark places.

Everybody will have to agree that, as a commercial and ramp model, Gail, is indeed hot and sexy--with a bikini summit title to boot.

Behind the beauty, charm and the physique that gives her bread and butter, Gail is a woman who serves balls--that is, volleyballs. Back in college, she was a member of the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers team, serving and spiking volleyballs on the court.

At home, she is the breadwinner of the family. When she was 17, her father's relatives made them move out of their house and soon, her father died. Since then, she works to serve the family and be their provider. She was even able to help her elder brother finish school.

Gail is definitely an achiever. She bagged the bikini summit title. She overcame family hardships. And now, she is ready to win title, as the first ever, "Pinoy Fear Factor" winner.

Octavo Participante:

Jommy Teotico, 24 from Manila is a model who fears cockroaches and other insects.

Jommy grew up playing in the streets of Manila; loved to make fun of his playmates; and the guy who makes others laugh at his antics. He's the guy who gets the girls he likes and the ones who like him. This boy grew up to be a playboy and an easy-going young man. He is the "alaskador" Jommy.

Fate, however, knows how to play tricks as well. Jommy was framed up. After getting drunk, he woke up in bed with a woman who turned out to be married. Though he was 100% sure that nothing happened, the woman's in-laws who saw them believed otherwise. They both got beaten up. He almost died.

Since then, he knew it was his second life. He vowed to change. Now, he's no longer the playboy and easy-going young man. Now, he's simply "alaskador" Jommy.

Life for Jommy is not a big joke and definitely not easy at all. But jokes are his way to make life awesome and joking is what he'll do to distract other participantes. For his family and for his second life, he will laugh his way to the title "El Ultimo Participante" of "Pinoy Fear Factor."

Peerless and fearless in Pinoy Fear Factor

Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN Business Unit head, admits that he wouldn’t be able to do any stunt that involves being suspended in mid-air.

“I’m afraid of heights,” the producer tells Inquirer Entertainment at the launch of the new Kapamilya reality series “Pinoy Fear Factor” which was shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

“We had a stunt that was set 20 meters up in the air, on a moving structure,” he recounts.

The Argentinean crew was awed with the Pinoys, he explains. “They broke existing ‘Fear Factor’ records. For example, for one stunt, the best time was two minutes, but the Pinoys did it for only 30 seconds.”

For that very reason, he is impressed by the show’s 12 “participantes,” as the five female and seven male contestants are called.

“They’re a good mix of characters. They have different strengths and weaknesses,” he explains. “It’s great to know that Pinoys can also do the same stunts that we see regularly in the US edition of ‘Fear Factor.’”

Among the daring dozen, only three are celebrities, model Phoemela Barranda, sexy star Janna Dominguez and actress LJ Moreno, he relates. The rest are fresh faces. (Celebrity or not, all the participantes were insured and underwent medical and psychological exams prior to the South American trip.)

Dyogi recalls that the girls were full of fight. “The celebrities were fearless,” Dyogi says.

Host Ryan Agoncillo looks back: “Even if they were limping and injured, the participantes still pushed themselves. In the end, they were competing not just for the P2-million cash prize and house-and-lot (from Avida), they were also doing it for the prestige factor, for the bragging rights of being the first El Ultimo Participante.”

Agoncillo also performed his owns stunts, Dyogi points out.

“He had to deliver some of his spiels while hanging from a crane and a helicopter,” Dyogi notes. “For one shot, he was buried six feet under.”

Agoncillo recalls: “I never thought I was claustrophobic until I did that episode.”

Recorded with a night-vision camera, Agoncillo spent 10 minutes underground.

“I was surrounded by total darkness and I could feel the ground closing in on me,” he describes the experience.

It helped that Agoncillo felt totally at ease with the 60 Argentinean crew and 8 Filipino staffers.

“It’s a lean crew, but they’re on top of their game,” Agoncillo says. “Our director Pablo Zubizarreta made a documentary on the plane crash that inspired the film ‘Alive.’ They’re a topnotch team.”

Dyogi agrees: “I felt secure because they were experts.”

Dyogi says that 30 “Fear Factor” versions have been shot in Argentina—the latest being Finland and the Philippines. All in all, the Endemol franchise has been produced in 120 countries and counting.

“There was no fear even though we had to step out of our comfort zones,” Agoncillo says.

The show premieres Nov. 10 and will run for 15 weeks until February 2009.

Phoemela Barranda, LJ Moreno are Pinoy Fear Factor 'participantes'

TV Patrol World "Star Patroller" Phoemela Barranda and Viva talent LJ Moreno are testing their mettle in ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Fear Factor" - the country's scariest and most challenging reality show to date.

Laurenti Dyogi, the show’s business unit head, said Phoemela and LJ are just two of 12 "participantes" in the new reality show that pits seven males and five females in death-defying stunts in South America.

"We made right choices as proven by the participantes' involvement in the program and strength from their character and personality. They are very interesting to watch. Hindi kami nagkamali ng pagpili sa kanila. We are very happy with the selection and I think matutuwa din ang mga manonood sa mga ipinakita ng ating mga participantes,” Dyogi said.

The other participantes are:

Jose – a culinary student
Manuel – a challenger from Tarlac
Jommy – a model
Ram – former varsity player
Marion – a ‘balikbayan’ from Austria
RJ – a stevedore with two kids from Parola, Tondo
Janna – former “Wowowee” host
Savanah – ledge dancer
Gail Nicolas – 2007’s Mossimo Bikini Summit winner
Elmer – a veterinary

Dyogi said the contestants had to travel for 36 hours from Manila to Argentina and adjust to the new country while taking on the "Fear Factor" challenges. He also revealed that some of the "participantes" were not very familiar with the show's format.

He said all the 12 participantes were insured as stated in Endemol contract. “Yes, they are insured. We cannot leave the country without medical insurance, hospital insurance, life insurance and travel insurance,” he said.

“Pinoy Fear Factor: South America” is an adaption of the “Fear Factor Extreme” format, which is different from US version where contestants compete in different challenges weekly. The show will run for 15 weeks with three stunts shown every week.

Dyogi said that in “Pinoy Fear Factor”, the participantes will be staying inside a boot camp called “El Campo Miedo” and compete against each other. Every week, one participant will bid goodbye until three contestants remain.

The last one standing will have the honor to be the first “El Ultimo Participante” and will receive a take home pay of P2 million and a house and lot from Avida of Ayala Land.

Dyogi said local viewers will definitely get hooked with the intense stunts and dares. He said some of the Filipino contestants actually broke “Fear Factor” existing records.

The Philippines is the 30th country to do a local version of “Fear Factor” in Argentina and the third country to use the “Fear Factor Extreme” format following South Africa and India.

Phoemela Barranda, LJ Moreno are Pinoy Fear Factor 'participantes'

TV Patrol World "Star Patroller" Phoemela Barranda and Viva talent LJ Moreno are testing their mettle in ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Fear Factor" -- the country's scariest and most challenging reality show to date.

Laurenti Dyogi, the show’s business unit head, said Phoemela and LJ are just two of 12 "participantes" in the new reality show that pits seven males and five females in death-defying stunts in South America.

"We made right choices as proven by the participantes' involvement in the program and strength from their character and personality. They are very interesting to watch. Hindi kami nagkamali ng pagpili sa kanila. We are very happy with the selection and I think matutuwa din ang mga manonood sa mga ipinakita ng ating mga participantes,” Dyogi said.

The other participantes are:

• Jose – a culinary student
• Manuel –  a challenger from Tarlac
• Jommy – a model
• Ram – former varsity player
• Marion – a ‘balikbayan’ from Austria
• RJ – a stevedore with two kids from Parola, Tondo
• Janna – former “Wowowee” host
• Savanah – ledge dancer
• Gail Nicolas – 2007’s Mossimo Bikini Summit winner
• Elmer – a veterinary

Dyogi said the contestants had to travel for 36 hours from Manila to Argentina and adjust to the new country while taking on the "Fear Factor" challenges. He also revealed that some of the "participantes" were not very familiar with the show's format.

He said all the 12 participantes were insured as stated in Endemol contract. “Yes, they are insured. We cannot leave the country without medical insurance, hospital insurance, life insurance and travel insurance,” he said.
“Pinoy Fear Factor: South America” is an adaption of the “Fear Factor Extreme” format, which is different from US version where contestants compete in different challenges weekly. The show will run for 15 weeks with three stunts shown every week.

Dyogi said that in “Pinoy Fear Factor”, the participantes will be staying inside a boot camp called “El Campo Miedo” and compete against each other. Every week, one participant will bid goodbye until three contestants remain.

The last one standing will have the honor to be the first “El Ultimo Participante” and will receive a take home pay of P2 million and a house and lot from Avida of Ayala Land.

Dyogi said local viewers will definitely get hooked with the intense stunts and dares. He said some of the Filipino contestants actually broke “Fear Factor” existing records.

The Philippines is the 30th country to do a local version of “Fear Factor” in Argentina and the third country to use the “Fear Factor Extreme” format following South Africa and India.

Ryan Agoncillo almost finished taping “Pinoy Fear Factor”

In a few days time, Ryan Agoncillo will be arriving from Argentina after shooting ABS- CBN’s extreme reality show Pinoy Fear Factor: South America.

Soon, viewers will be able to know the identities of the 12 contestants who have a chance to win the P2 million cash prize plus a house and lot amounting to P2.5 million courtesy of Ayala Land.

These fearless individuals are:

1. The Basketball Hunk - a man who stopped playing the game because of frustration; has fear of heights (batophobia)
2. The Lover Boy - a man who almost died for being a womanizer; has fear of gross food
3. Struggling Tondo Dad - a market porter who is struggling to provide for his family; has fear of heights
4. Funny Australian - a jolly man who experienced discrimination in Australia; he has a fear of roaches (entomophobia)
5. Papalicious Chef - a wealthy man who wants to conquer his fears
6. Promding Veterinarian - a man who is willing to do anything to fulfill his dreams
7. Glam Goddess - a popular host and model; has fear of roaches and rodents
8. Hot Momma - a young mom; has fear of water (hydrophobia)
9. New Miss Body Beautiful - young head of the family; has fear of snakes (ophidiophobia)
10. Party Bombshell - the life of the party; has fear of water
11. Daredevil Chick - a woman who gave up her career in showbiz to finish her studies; has fear of the unknown
12. Flawless of Dagat- Dagatan - a woman who belongs to a poor family; has fear of snakes.

Pinoy Fear Factor top and only website is pinoyfearfactor.com

Pinoy Fear Factor (also known as PFF) is an upcoming franchise reality show that will soon air on ABS-CBN which will be hosted by Ryan Agoncillo after the long auditions for the host of the reality show. The location of the show is in Argentina, South America. Auditions is still on going.

PFF's local title followed the tradition of other ABS-CBN media franchised show, like Pinoy Big Brother and Pinoy Dream Academy, by the inclusion of the word 'Pinoy' to differentiate it from other foreign versions.

The title of the first season is yet to determined. But there are 3 possible titles that the production will be using; PFF: South America, PFF: Argentina, PFF: Buenos Aires.

The format of PFF drastically change the original format. Instead of common three stunt, one winner per episode format, PFF will be using the Fear Factor Extreme format, the 3rd version to use the same format.

The #1 site for Pinoy Fear Factor is only found at www.pinoyfearfactor.com which contains a lot of information , news, blogs, chat, forum, video and photos about Pinoy Fear Factor.

Ryan is Back for ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Fear Factor

Ryan Agoncillo of the Philippines returns to his first love, hosting, with two new big TV shows.

After a string of acting assignments with fiancée Judy Ann Santos (most notably, the movie Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo and the TV soap Ysabella), Ryan has been tapped to host TV5’s Talentadong Pinoy (Talented Filipino) and ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Fear Factor (South America), Philippine Daily Inquirer learned from different sources from the two networks.

His last hosting gig, ABC 5’s Philippine Idol, wrapped up almost two years ago.

Going back to hosting, Ryan noted, is both “nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time”.

“My hosting skills are a bit rusty,” admitted Ryan, who has won hosting trophies from the KBP Golden Dove and Aliw Awards.

He said he was nervous when he auditioned for PFF. “I thought I did terribly.”
"It’s designed to increase your heart rate in 10 minutes. At the end, I felt as if my heart was in my throat. I was cursing myself after two sessions."

He, however, believes that the vacation from the biz worked wonders on him.

Professionally, he said he was in “limbo”, but personally, he was having the time of his life.

His time away from work, he explained, allowed him to take stock of “what’s truly important.”

The 12 Challengers of “Pinoy Fear Factor: South America”

Fear is definitely not a factor as 12 contestants face the challenges of Pinoy Fear Factor. The popular US reality program is the latest hit worldwide franchise by Endemol to be adapted for Philippine tv. The Philippines is the third country to use this format after South Africa and India. Pinoy Fear Factor will be shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina where the contestants will try to surpass several stunts and challenges. Who among them will conquer their greatest fears?

Six men:
1. Basketball hunk
2. The lover boy
3. Kargador sa pier
4. The funny Austrian
5. Chef
6. The promdi veterinarian

Six women:
1. The glam goddess.
2. The new Ms. Body Beautiful
3. The daredevil chick
4. Flawless Girl
5. Party Bombshell
6. Hot momma

These 12 challengers are set to leave by the end of August and they will stay in Argentina for a month. One will become the first winner & will take home the P2 million cash prize and a house and lot worth P2.5 million from Avida.-abs-cbn.com

Meet the 12 challengers for ‘Pinoy Fear Factor: South America’

Fear is definitely not a factor as 12 contestants face the challenges of Pinoy Fear Factor. The popular US reality program is the latest hit worldwide franchise by Endemol—the company behind Pinoy Big Brother and Pinoy Dream Academy—to be adapted for Philippine television. But instead of the weekly episodic format, Pinoy Fear Factor will follow the serialized theme of Fear Factor Extreme. The Philippines is the third country to use this format after South Africa and India. Pinoy Fear Factor will be shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina where the contestants will try to surpass several stunts and challenges. Who among them will conquer their greatest fears?

The contestants

Six men

1. Ang basketball hunk na may fear of heights
2. The lover boy na madaling mandiri
3. Ang struggling Tondo dad. Kargador sa pier na may fear of heights
4. The funny Austrian na takot sa ipis
5. Ang papalicious chef na may fear of heights din
6. The promdi veterinarian na dalawang beses bumagsak sa board exam. Madaling magulat.

Six women

1. The glam goddess. Host at model na takot sa ipis at daga.
2. Ang hot momma. Nabuntis ng maaga. Takot sa tubig.
3. The new Ms. Body Beautiful na takot sa snakes
4. Ang party bombshell na dating mayaman na naghirap ang pamilya. May fear of water.
5. The daredevil chick na tinalikuran ang showbiz. May fear of the unknown.
6. Ang flawless girl ng Dagat-Dagatan. May fear of snakes.

Finding these 12 finalists was the first challenge for Direk Lauren Dyogi and the people behind PFF. In the auditions held nationwide, hopefuls were asked to perform some small stunts and had to undergo physical and psychological examinations. Knowing how to swim and drive was also a strict requirement. There were also some contestants who failed to meet particular clauses in the contract hence had to back out, which further extended the selection process to almost two months.

These 12 challengers are set to leave by the end of August and they will stay in Argentina for a month. One will become the first winner of Pinoy Fear Factor: South America and will take home the P2 million cash prize and a house and lot worth P2.5 million from Avida.

ABS-CBN.com exclusive: Pinoy Fear Factor upgraded

Get ready to face your greatest fears as "Pinoy Fear Factor" debuts soon on ABS-CBN. The worldwide franchised show will finally have a version tailored made for Filipino viewers. But shying away from the typical weekly stunt show, Pinoy Fear Factor stretches as a full reality series which will be entirely shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Executive Producer Junjun Santiago reveals to ABS-CBN.com during an exclusive interview the new elements to watch out for in Pinoy Fear Factor. "Since this will be a series that will be shown everyday makikita natin dito lahat. We will see what happens to the contestants not just while they are doing the stunts but also before and after the stunts. Malalaman natin yung mga takot nila and televiewers will be able to relate to them." says Direk Junjun.

In PFF, six men and six women will be flown to Argentina where they will stay in a ‘boot camp’ environment for 30 days. They will be facing a series of stunts and challenges that will test their fear to the limit. Those who will fail the task will be eliminated, until one winner emerges to take home the P2 million jackpot prize.

As to why PFF will be shot in Argentina, Direk Junjun explains "There are stunt rigs that are readily available there. The crew is waiting for us to begin shooting soon. They are very well versed with the stunts and with the safety issues. Sanay na rin sila pagdating sa coverage ng show."

Fear Factor is owned by Endemol, the same company behind the Big Brother and Dream Academy franchises. After the successful take of ABS-CBN on PBB and PDA, Endemol graciously granted the Kapamilya network the rights to morph Fear Factor into a full-length reality series. Direk Junjun says that Endemol is very supportive of their plans for PFF. "May mga makikita tayong stunts na nagawa na sa Fear Factor na gagawin din sa PFF, Hollywood in style pero Pinoy ang gagawa. May mga stunts naman na galing din sa South America. They are all safe naman. We are going there to ensure the safety of the stunts." he adds.

Contestants for the first PFF were chosen from the auditions held nationwide. Direk Junjun says that they wanted to primarily showcase how contestants will each conquer their fears. "The contestants came from diverse backgrounds. We believe that the viewers will be able to identify with each one of the contestants. Ang mga Pinoy kasi matatapang by nature. Tinignan lang namin ‘yung contestant kung paano siya mag-react sa fear at paano nila io-overcome yung fear na ‘yun."

Finally, Direk Junjun hopes that PFF will change the face of primetime television. "Pinoy Fear Factor will give us an entertainment value of a reality action-packed show. I believe the Filipinos are ready for this kind of show. Ratings wise maganda naman ‘yung pagtanggap ng mga Pilipino sa Fear Factor."

Keep it here on www.ABS-CBN.com for more updates on "Pinoy Fear Factor in South America."

P2 million cash on Pinoy Fear Factor

'Pinoy Fear Factor' according to Agoncillo is a franchise of ABS-CBN from the US show of Endemol titled "Fear Factor Extreme."

"We our doing our own version of the Endemol show and we are going to shoot it in South America," he said.

Agoncillo even added that the show's 12 contestants are subjected to challenges that will not only test them physically but also mentally.

He said the most important thing is for the show to really test the fear of the contestants, it's a three-dimensional show on how to face one's fears.

For added information, the show’s Business Unit head, Dyogi, said that in the series the contestant will be staying for 30 days in Argentina and will each face their greatest fear.

"Contestants will come to terms with their greatest fears and outdo themselves in a foreign land far from home, and face their new environment," Dyosa said.

Dyogi who is also the man behind the success of reality programs “Pinoy Big Brother” and Pinoy Dream Academy also explained that a contestant will be eliminated almost every week after doing three stunts. The last person standing will be declared grand winner, taking home the amount of P2 million plus a house and lot worth P2.5 million.

Aside from physical challenges, the series will have a strong reality element. Dyogi said that the contestants will be staying in a boot camp and endure the cold weather in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where temperature nowadays range from one to eight degrees Celsius.

When asked on why the network decided to shoot it in Argentina, Dyosa explained: "Noong pinag-aralan namin they suggested why not do it either in South Africa or Argentina? So it was just a matter of where it would be more practical for us to do it... since we wanted to do it this year the consensus was to shoot it all cost-considered in Argentina."

Dyogi said that when he reviewed the stunts that the contestants will be doing, he realized that they would\ it will be tough and risky to do in the Philippines, adding that Argentina already has a set-up for such stunts and there are stunt experts there to help.

"Yung series ng Philippines will be the 31st series that will be shot in Argentina, so kabisadong-kabisado na nila... the props and the stunts are there, the stunts supervisor, all the experts; handang-handa na sila sa Argentina. So it's more practical for us talaga na dalhin doon," Dyogi explained.

But who are the daring contestants? In a press conference held for the said show, the network gave some hints on who they are. The contestants include six men and six women who belong to different walks of life.

1. The Basketball Hunk - a man who stopped being a hard court warrior of frustration; has fear of heights (batophobia)
2. The Lover Boy - a man who almost lost his life for being a womanizer; has fear of grossy food
3. Struggling Tondo Dad - a market porter who will do everything to provide for his family; has fear of heights
4. Funny Australian - a jolly man who experienced descrimination in Australia; he has a fear of roaches (entomophobia)
5. Papalicious Chef - a wealthy man who wants to conquer his fears
6. Promding Veterinarian - a man who did everything to fulfill his dream
7. Glam Goddess - a popular host and model; has fear of roaches and rodents
8. Hot Momma - a young mom; has fear of water (hydrophobia)
9. New Miss Body Beautiful - young head of the family; has fear of snakes (ophidiophobia)
10. Party Bombshell - the life of the party; has fear of water
11. Daredevil Chick - a woman who turned away from showbiz to finish studies; has fear of the unknown
12. Flawless of Dagat-Dagatan - a woman who belongs to a poor family; has fear of snakes.

Ryan Agoncillo faced mountain roach, rodents before getting 'Pinoy Fear Factor' hosting gig

Actor-host Ryan Agoncillo has signed in as host for ABS-CBN's upcoming reality show titled "Pinoy Fear Factor: South America", the Filipino franchise of the hit US reality TV show. "Pinoy Fear Factor: South America" will be shot in Argentina.

Agoncillo inked the deal with the show's Business Head Unit Laurenti Dyogi and ABS-CBN Head for TV Production Cory Vidanes on Friday, August 31 at 9501 restaurant.

"It's a contract for hosting 'Pinoy Fear Factor.' Well gusto ko yung show. Noong nabalitaan ko that ABS-CBN is doing Pinoy Fear Factor I really asked for the project and I went through the auditions and I waited for the result nervously, so gustong-gusto ko talagang gawin yung show," the actor told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

Agoncillo said that before he got to sign the project contract he underwent hosting auditions and did some of the challenges too.

"Audition talaga: may set up, may hosting audition, may challenges and my audution took about two hours... I'm doing my spiel with this mountain roach and rodents sa katawan ko," he revealed.

He shared that he just learned that he got the job to host the show just two weeks when he got back from the United States.

Agoncillo said it was in a meeting that Vidanes and Dyogi announced the good news.

"It was a very welcome news. Kasi akala ko talaga based on yung feeling ko noong nag-audition ako, feeling ko I didn't do so well. So medyo na-depress ako after the audition. But when they actually told me that I got the job, siyempre ang feeling ko naka-tiyamba," the new host said.

Agoncillo also cleared that hosting 'Pinoy Fear Factor' is not the reason why the issue of him and Santos moving into another network didn't push through.

'You know everything went well at hindi siya (kapalit) para hindi kami lumipat, hindi ganoon. 'Fear Factor' is something that I wanted to do even before the talks with GMA (7) began," he said.

Agoncillo said he doesn't know what started rumors about Santos' supposed plan to transfer to another network. Speaking only for himself however, he said that he just did what he promised to Vidanes--that he won't entertain any offers from the rival network until their talks are over.

"...and it took a long time na makapagsara kami ni Tita Cory...and naging tapat naman ako sa usapan na 'yon at si Tita Cory din ay naging tapat sa usapan," he said.

He said ABS-CBN had been very fair in giving him a chance to audition for 'Fear Factor,' and if he failed to have the show, then it's not just for him.

Agoncillo said that he really feels good to get back to. He recalled that it's been six months since he did a project in front of the cameras.

And when asked on what was the reaction of Santos about his new job, Agoncillo quickly said: "ayun siya yung tumili for me, siyempre. After the initial excitement then she realized I will be gone for more than a month kasi sa South America yan e."

Agoncillo shared that he will be out of the country for almost 37 days--he said that would be the longest for him to be away from Santos since their relationship started. "So when we realized na yun nga, more than a month. Yun na-realize namin na buti na lang nag-quality time kami nang six months this year. Nakapag-pondong quality time kaya we can spare I think 30 days apart," the host said.

He also explained to Santos that he needed to work to save money for their future especially for their future kids.

"I will be gone for more than a month. Kailangan kong mag-OFW para kumita, specifically for the concerns you mentioned, . dahil magiging tatay na ako," he said.

How to Join Pinoy Fear Factor: Batangas and Pampanga Area

Auditon Guide:

1. July 4, 2008 (Friday)
@ SM Batangas

2. July 11, 2008 (Friday)
@ SM Pampanga

Those who are eligible to apply are 20-35 years of age and should bring:

• Valid I.D.
• Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate
• Full body and Close Up Picture

Fear Factor Philippines Audition

As we all already know, the ABS-CBN Network has acquired the rights of Fear Factor Philippines. The popular show came from the Netherlands where Big Brother series came from.

Fear Factor was actually created by Endemol Netherlands with original title Now or Neverland. In 2001, it was adapted in American television. The name was then changed to Fear Factor. The vomit inducing show dares its contestants to undertake “scary” challenges and winner is named as Fear Factor champion with a huge amount of prize money.

Ryan Agoncillo is the rumored host of Fear Factor Philippines.

Get a chance to win Php2 Million and other prizes! You should be 20 to 35 years and willing to live abroad for 30 days.

Ff in SA(Fear Factor Philippines) AUDITION DATE:

Go to PDA Concert Hall on June 29 from 9am to 3pm and bring the following:

-valid id
-birth certificate (original and photocopy)
-picture (close-up and full body)

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Reality TV taken to extremes

Reality television has been popular for a decade now, so producers are bending over backwards to keep viewers interested in the now overly familiar format and program type. For instance, "Fear Factor" has thought up challenges that have sometimes gone from shock to shlock, from yucky to downright gruesome.

Other reality programs that have occasionally taken their challenges to extremes to keep couch potatoes viewing and "entertained" include:

"The Girls Next Door" (Fridays, 10:30 p.m., ETC channel), which chronicles the day-to-day (and night-to-night) activities of octogenarian stud Hugh Hefner's three live-in girlfriends. The harem-like atmosphere titillates playboy wannabes into a stupefied state of ogling ardor.

'Auditionings' suitor

• The modern-day seraglio constantly threatens to turn into a bordello, but just as the Jacuzzi action gets bawdy, the show takes a radical change of pace like, would you believe?, the pneumatic girls painting eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt! That douses male viewers' macho fires, that's for sure.
  
  Another reality show, "Date My Mom" (Mondays to Fridays, 6:30 p.m., ETC), isn't usually extreme in its thrust. Most of the time, it involves mothers who "audition" suitors for their daughters, so they can get the sons-in-law of their choice. In the end, however, it's the guys who do the choosing.


• One time, however, the show decided to shift gears and make the contenders mothers of gay boys, looking for suitable partners for their sons.


• The suitors were also gay, so the "special" episode turned out to be quite a romp, with the "searchers" and "searchees" flirting "shamelessly" with each other as their "consenting" mothers egged them on.


• On a more serious note, "30 Days" is a reality challenge that requires an adventurous soul to spend an entire month in an environment completely different from his own work or lifestyle.


• In the episode we viewed, a Christian American immersed himself in a Muslim community-living, eating and praying with its members. Since some Americans are distrustful of Muslims, the month-long "immersion" went a long way in clarifying a lot of controversial issues and soothing a number of doubts and fears.


• The 30-day challenge was extreme not in a physical sense but in a psychological sense, because it put its protagonist at the very storm center of the complex Christian-Muslim conflict exacerbated by the 9-11 tragedy.


• In another reality challenge, "Keys to the VIP" (MAXXX channel, Mondays, 11 p.m.), the bone of contention is male-female relations-specifically singles-bar seduction and "sexual politics." Male contenders are judged on how effective they are at picking up women and getting to date them, with the most "convincing" stud getting top marks.


• The challenge is extreme because it blithely ignores traditional conventions and niceties and focuses on male conquest at its most elemental and expedient level.


• Finally, "Maximum Exposure" (ABC-5, Mondays, 8 p.m.), is a compilation of weird displays of "talent" from all over the world, like a man pulling a car with his extra-strong hair, a "talented" gent who charges his body full of electricity and performs bizarre tricks, and a third "extreme athlete" who loves to ingest all sorts of sharp objects.


• This emphasis on crazy tricks and bizarre behavior (children, do not try this at home) quickly gets to be more than a bit much. Hey, guys, get a life.

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Fear Factor Philippines - ABS-CBN

After GMA 7 acquired the local franchise of "Survivor", ABS-CBN will not be left behind with its copyright of "Fear Factor," a stunt and dare reality game show.

The show was originally created by Endemol Netherlands titled "Now or Neverland." When it was adapted in the US in 2001, its name was changed to "Fear Factor." Fear Factor dares its contestants to undertake challenges (eating disgusting things and undertaking dangerous stunts) in the battle for being named "Fear Factor champion" and for the prize money. Reports say that Ryan Agoncillo, Derek Ramsey, or Edu Manzano are among those being considered for the position of host and local counterpart of Joe Rogan.

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Fear Factor Philippines vs. Survivor Philippines

Nagtatanong ang Kapuso fans kung ano ang ipantatapat ng ABS-CBN sa Survivor Philippines. Well, nabalitaan naming ang Kapamilya channel naman ang nakakuha ng rights ng Fear Factor.

Maganda sanang pagtapatin ang Pinoy version ng Survivor at Fear Factor, pero parang mauuna ang Survivor Philippines, dahil wala pang plugging ang Channel 2 at 'di pa naghahanap ng contestants.

Ang tsika, nag-i-scout na ng maghu-host sa Fear Factor Philippines at may names na raw na isinabmit. Hintayin natin ang official announcement ng Dos sa pagkakakuha nila sa rights ng reality show at kung kailan ito sisimulan.

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