Pinoy Fear Factor 'eliminados' wish to join showbiz

Eliminated contestants from "Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America"- Gail Nicolas, Ram Sagad, Jose Sarasola and Elmer Felix are one in saying that they want to join the world of showbusiness.

The "eliminados" who failed to win the P2 million prize, the house and lot and be named as the show’s “Ultimo Participante” are now back in the country.

“Before I joined Fear Factor, medyo nag-start na din ako, so napakagandang opportunity ang dumating at napasama ako sa Pinoy Fear Factor na alam kong magiging malaking daan na makapasok ako sa showbiz,” Nicolas said.

Nicolas, the Bikini Summit ’07 winner, is now more than willing to join showbiz as her image has been all over men’s magazines. She also had a part in ABS-CBN’s popular show ‘Dyosa.’

For Ram Sagad, who is an ex-cager and now undergoing workshops under ABS-CBN, he said that if the opportunity comes, he is open to doing showbiz projects. Sagad is also into modeling.

Jose Sarasola, the aspiring chef, is now busy finishing his studies and dreams of having his own business.

But when it comes to entertainment, he said, “I joined Pinoy Fear Factor kasi I want to try something new. So parang if every showbiz opportunity comes up it’s something new again. So why won’t I try it as well?”

Sarasola, a Filipino-Spanish eliminado is afraid of deep water.

Dr. Elmer Felix is ready to embark on a different life if showbiz calls his name.

“Patuloy pa din ang panggagamot ko sa mga hayop pero kung may opportunity sa showbiz why not po? Para ibang kind work po naman,” the veterinary doctor from Pampanga said.

Dr. Felix has a fear of deep water, drowning and unusual edibles.

Now, while the eliminados are out facing new fears and weaving their dreams, the “Saistig (Sais Na Astig)” continue their journey in Argentina.

Participantes Manuel, Jommy, RJ, Janna, Marion and Savanna are about to face greater danger in the next rounds of Fear Factor for them to take home the P2 million prize, house and lot and the title “El Ultimo Participante.”

See who among the six ‘participantes’ gains momentum through winning this week’s thriller non-elimination round.

by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com

LJ Moreno is sixth person eliminated from "Pinoy Fear Factor"

Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America lost another contender when LJ Moreno was eliminated during the sexta ronda de eliminacion.

In the first stunt, the participantes had to climb up one log and then balance themselves on top of five other logs before they could grab the yellow flag from each log. The fastest to do the stunt will get iwas-peligro (immunity) from the elimination, while the biggest loser will suffer a serious consequence. Savanah Lamsen was unable to climb up the first log so she was automatically placed in the bottom three contestants.

The second stunt had a PFF candy store but instead of serving chocolate or candy, there were insects, rodents and various creatures served to the participantes. Manuel Chua had to eat one mouse, two cockroaches, five maggots, five scorpions, as well as earthworms. Jommy Teotico of the Pump Squad suffered from a swollen lip when a scorpion stung him.  Still, he was able to consume 20 scorpions. LJ Moreno could barely swallow the 20 cockroaches that she was assigned to eat. Meanwhile, Janna Dominguez was tasked to eat 20 worms.

In the final stunt, they had to complete the inverted bungee stunt, which involved holding one's breath underwater while hanging upside down and holding a weight. Former actress LJ had to face her fear of depths twice in this stunt because of miscommunication problems.

LJ insisted that she wasn't offered a nose clip on her first try, when she had a time of 12 seconds. The stunt team, however, said they offered her but she refused. The nose clip proved beneficial to the other contenders.

After reviewing the video and seeing no offer was made, Pinoy Fear Factor host Ryan Agoncillo allowed her to do it again to be fair. A teary-eyed Savanah was initially against giving friend LJ another crack at the stunt, knowing she would be eliminated if LJ did better. However, Ryan assured Savanah that she can also repeat the stunt if she wanted to. She didn't have to. LJ could only go breathless for 11 seconds on her second try.

Her co-participantes Manuel clocked in 1:18, Janna stayed for 39 seconds, and Savanah was submerged for 19 seconds before she let go of the huge weight.

The actress turned preschool teacher is the sixth eliminado after veterinarian Elmer, aspiring chef Jose Sarasola, model-TV host Phoemela Baranda, basketball hunk Ram Sagad, and sexy model Gail Nicolas.

"I can go home able to say that I gave my all in every stunt. I was able to face all my fears, and that alone is a big achievement for me," said LJ.

With her physical strength, confidence and competitive spirit, LJ was one of the participantes favored to be the first El Ultimo Participante who will take home P2 million and a house and lot. However, the former "pump squad killer" couldn't pull off another breathtaking performance in a stunt that left her gasping for breath.

Moving on in the competition are the "SAISTIG" (Sais na Astig) composed of struggling businessman Manuel Chua, balikbayan Marion Cruz, model Jommy Teotico, kargador RJ Lapus, stand-up comedienne Janna Dominguez, and ledge dancer Savanah.

One of them will break a "Fear Factor" world record this week, while another will undergo an accident that will change the tone of the contest.

Watch the remaining six participantes take on more terrifying and gut wrenching stunts in the name of pride and for the sake of their loved ones on Pinoy Fear Factor with host Ryan Agoncillo from Monday to Friday after Eva Fonda. Highlights of the competition are aired on PFF: Special Edition every Saturday, 7 p.m. on Studio 23.

 

by Jocelyn Dimaculangan

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.