Star Magic artists off to a good start

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN Star Magic artists Enchong Dee, Jake Cuenca, Matteo Guidicelli, Jessy Mendiola, Daniel Padilla Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, JM de Guzman, Empress, Martin del Rosario, Zanjoe Marudo, Xian Lim and Sam Milby are bound to soar higher this year with new TV shows, movies and product endorsements.

Enchong is part of Ina Kapatid Anak and endorses Bench, Bench Skin Expert, Nutrilite, Jollibee, Blackberry and Coca-Cola.

Jake is now working on a Joel Lamangan movie Lihis with Lovi Poe, Isabelle Daza and Joem Bascon. Then, he’ll start shooting for Tuhog with Eugene Domingo, Empress and Enchong Dee. The endorser of Bench, Bench Body, Bench Fix, RBX, Pony and Highlands Corned Beef is also set to start a new serye.

Matteo is currently starring in the high-rating Precious Hearts Romances: Paraiso with Jessy. He’s also excited to work on another indie and will continue endorsing Boardwalk, Head & Shoulders, Safe Guard Active, Rudy Project, Swatch, Belo and Gold’s Gym. He is ambassador for Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Apart from being busy with Paraiso with Matteo, Jessy is thrilled at taping Against All Odds and the remake of the famous Mexican telenovela Maria Mercedes.

The favorite cover girl is also proud endorser of Boardwalk, Bench, BubbaTealicious, La Estetica, My Dental, Head &Shoulders, Myra E, Gold’s Gym and Fresh Look.

Daniel, star of the primetime serye Princess and I, is looking forward to have his birthday concert this April and the launch of his movie with Kathryn.

Endorser of Bum, Whisper, MyPhone and Amigo, Daniel is looking forward to have a new contract with a telecommunications and fastfood company this year.

Meanwhile, the former Mara Clara star has come a long way. Kathryn will launch another movie and teleserye with Daniel and will continue to be the face of such brands as Bench, Rejoice, My Phone, Coke, Whisper, Ajinomoto, Buscopan Venus, SM Accessories, Gold’s Gym and Freshlook.

Julia’s career is poised to get better and brighter this year. After her tandem with Coco Martin clicked in the top-rating series Walang Hanggan, they’re going to team up again the Star Cinema movie A Moment in Time, which is set to premiere on Feb. 13. She will celebrate her 18th birthday in March, will have a new teleserye and will continue endorsing Coca-Cola, Eskinol, Gold’s Gym, Buscopan Venus and Rejoice.

Enrique, star of Princess and I, endorses Lemon Square, RDL Body Spray, Head & Shoulders, YOT Watches, Gold’s Gym, F & H Apparel and Salon, Belo, MyPhone, Freshlook and Skechers.

JM is set to portray in a film the newly-canonized Filipino saint Pedro Calungsod. An Ivory Records contract artist, JM is also doing singing stints as one of the Boys are Boys group who is regularly seen in ASAP.

Empress, who is an ASAP regular, will soon start her teleserye with Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban in  Apoy sa Dagat. She endorses Bum, Chic Nails, Cathy Valencia, Joy for All Seasons, Converse and Artista Salon.

Martin had a fruitful 2012 with his lead role status in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada as one of his career highlights. He currently endorses Zesto Slice and BNY Apparel.

Zanjoe starred in the Precious Hearts Romances: Hiyas and movie 24/7 In Love, where he was paired with real-life girlfriend Bea Alonzo. His performance in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry One More Try won critics over. Zanjoe endorses Kremdensada with Bea.

Xian is busy with Ina Anak Kapatid with loveteam partner Kim Chiu and is set to do a film, also with Kim. He is the face of McDonald’s, Mint, BDO, Myra Vita White Hand and Body Lotion, Technomarine, Globe, Cloudfone, GIBI shoes, Orotime, Century Bangus, Aqua Fresco Fragrances, SM Accessories, Avon Multivitamins and Gold’s Gym.

Sam is doing two soap operas this year, Against All Odds with Judy Ann Santos and Kahit Konting Pagtingin (now airing) with Paulo Avelino and Angeline Quinto. He endorses F&H, Famous Salon, Tupperware fragrances, Unisilver Time, Dermablend, Gold’s Gym, Freshlook and Samsung.