For The First Time had a successful premiere night last Tuesday (August 26) in two SM Megamall Cinemas. It had its regular showing yesterday (August 27), as of press time, no news yet on how successful the movie was on its first dayIt reportedly made P15-M on its First showing day! about the same with the box office return of the smash hit, A Very Special Love. Reports from fans are that long lines in the cineplexes were seen, and people are queuing up for the movie. In the smashing success of the For The First Time premiere night, the biggest celebrities of Philippine Showbiz were in attendance both from rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA. Notably present in the premiere night supporting lead stars KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez were:

KC Concepcion ’s Family: Sharon Cuneta, Senator Francis Pangilinan, and Elaine Cuneta who were in Cinema 10 of the Megamall, an intrigue in itself really, and KC’s real dad, Gabby Concepcion who watched on Cinema 9 of the Megamall.

Richard Gutierrez ‘ Family: Annabelle Rama, Eddie Gutierrez, Ruffa Gutierrez, twin brother Raymond and brothers Rocky, Ramon Christopher and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez.

ABS-CBN Executives: Chairman and CEO Gabby Lopez, ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN Executives Malou Santos, Cory Vidanes, Deo Endrinal and Star Magic head Johnny Manahan.

Only one GMA Executive attended - Redgie Acuna-Magno, the rest, Richard’s mentor’s in his hit TV show, Codename: Asero like Executive Producer Carol Reyes and Angie Castrence and Codename: Asero director Mark Reyes.

The Kapuso Stars who attended were: Richard Gomez, German Moreno, Senator Bong Revilla Jr., JC De Vera, Paolo Paraiso, Rhian Ramos, Michelle and Ehra Madrigal.

The Kapamilya Stars who attended were: Jericho Rosales, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Mariel Rodriguez, Ai Ai Delas Alas, Maja Salvador, and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.

Ano ang hinihintay nyo, tara byahe na! ay..nood na.LOL. Actually, from the sheer beauty pa lang of Greece, the movie is worth it. I will be watching this myself in the days to come, when schedule allows. And look at these photos, there could be something brewing between KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez in real life from these pics alone, kaya watch na ng For The First Time to see the “magic” and “chemistry” on the big screen. Kaka-excite!!

GMA Artist Center headed by Ms. Yda Henares formally introduced the new GMA Artist Center talents. “Mas malakas ang dating ng mga lalaki,” one reporter loudly observed. It’s so unlike in StarStruck where the girls usually are more promising than the boys, this time, it’s the guys who look like they have more chances of making it than the girls.

Presenting some of the new GMA Artist Center Male Talents:

Rye Fariñas is the second of six kids of the late Maria Theresa
Carlson and Gov. Rudy Fariñas. His eldest sister, Cristina, 23, is
also being introduced with him. Rye, 20, stands 5′10″ and is a
culinary arts sophomore at St. Benilde. He plans to put up his own
restaurant someday. His real name is Ryan. “But since GMA already has Ryan Yllana, they told me to use my nickname instead,” says Rye who sings and dances and wants to be part of “SOP”. He’s been doing ramp modeling since he was 17 and it’s his modeling agency that referred him to GMA-7.

Victor Aliwalas, 23, was born in Ohio then his family moved to New
York where he finished marketing and finance at the University of
Syracuse. He was already a mortgage broker when their family had a
vacation in Manila. His cousin showed his picture to a talent manager and he was hired to do modeling and later was referred to GMA 7. “I never imagined I’d be in showbiz as it was never my intention to sing or act,” he says. “But things just fell into place and now I’m happy to be with GMA.” His drawback is that he speaks Tagalog with an American accent. “Mabilis naman akong matuto and I want to try hosting,” he says. Victor’s dad is from Pampanga and his mom is from Bicol. He’s the youngest of two kids and his elder sister is a doctor. He stands 5′10″ and has a very hunky physique as he works out regularly in the gym.

Gino de la Peña, 20, is 5′9″ and does print modeling. Recently, a
talent scout from Chicago saw him in a mall and got him to be the
first Filipino model for Benneton. He has appeared in music videos and was once the leading man of Nina in one of her videos. He finished entrepreneurial management at Thames College and has hosted some shows of Christian Bautista since they belong to the same church. He is a fan of Katrina Halili and once spent P50,000 worth of Tricks Gel just to win a date with her.

Lawrence Gutierrez, 18, is 6′1″ and the cousin of Ruffa and Richard
Gutierrez, and also of Rye Farinas. He is a professional model who’s
trying showbiz for the first time. Einar Ingerbrigsten (we hope
they’ll give him a shorter screen name) is 22 and has done a number
of TV commercials. Joseph Marco, 18, has the potential of a teen
hearthrob. He has also done several commercials and is part of
Cosmo’s 2007 centerfolds. He was also in the top 30 of the Be Bench / The Model Search.

Bryann Jay Foronda, a commercial model, theater actor, choir member and athlete.

Josh, 19, a professional model who won a prestigious male competition in the US.

Joseph Marco, model, has done commercials for Jollibee, Head & Shoulders, Downy, and Red Ribbon, was one of the Cosmo 69 Bachelors for 2007.

Einar Ingebrigsten, 22, 5′11, Penshoppe model, a talent of Victorio Modeling Agency, Mossimo Bikini Summit 2005 winner, has appeared in a McDonald’s commercial with another GMA talent Rhian Ramos.

Some are already veterans in the entertainment industry or are not exactly new to showbiz, they are now managed by the GMA Artist Center, talents like Marvin Agustin, Paolo Paraiso, Jon
Joven, and child stars Renz Velario and Iking Mangundayao.