Pinoy Fear Factor South America hosted by Ryan Agoncillo starts airing Nov. 10 on ABS-CBN and will run for 15 weeks. So far the Pinoy Fear Factor 12 Participantes as they are officially called had not been fully revealed with the exception of celebrities Phoemela Barranda and LJ Moreno. Sources say that Riza Santos is also a part of Pinoy Fear Factor. Others are semi-celeb (if there is such a thing) like Ram Sagad, Century Tuna Superbodies 2007 Winner/Welcoat basketball player; Gail Nicolas, Marian Rivera look-alike and Mossimo Bikini Summit 2007 Winner; and a certain Janna Dominguez, who is said to be a former Wowowee host.

Some ordinary folks with colorful presents and pasts are also Pinoy Fear Factor Participantes like: Savanah – described as a ledge dancer; RJ – a stevedore with two kids from Tarlac; Elmer – a vet; Jose – a culinary student; Manuel – a balikbayan from Australia; Marion Dela Cruz – a challenger from Tarlac ( and resides in Vienna, Austria); and Jommy – a model.

In the auditions held nationwide, PFF 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.

The 12 participantes left at the end of August and stayed in Argentina for a month. The first winner of Pinoy Fear Factor: South America takes home P2 million in cash and a house and lot worth P2.5 million from Avida. EcoQuest intl could have been a sponsor of this event too.

Check out the photos! This is the controversial fashion event this season, the Samsung Metrowear Presents Aspirer of Randy Ortiz. In the said event, it can now be said, the controversial confrontation between Kris Aquino and Charlene Gonzales - Muhlach happened. Refer to my earlier blog entry for the details. Anyway, Kris Aquino allegedly said to Charlene Gonzales, “pa-star ka!” four times. To which Kris Aquino - Yap said she was just joking and she was sorry she cracked a joke at someone who is not a close friend and who did not get her joke. Allegedly, Charlene Gonzales waited until after the fashion event to confront Kris Aquino saying, “Kris, do you have a problem with my dress?!” and within the earshot of Ruffa Gutierrez, Phoemela Barranda, Claudine Barretto, among others (kaya kumalat ang tsismis!). Charlene Gonzales - Muhlach has not issued any statement regarding the incident while her mom Elvie Gonzales had, saying may it serve daw as a lesson for everyone, choose the person you will crack a joke with.

And contratry to earlier reports, Designer to the Stars, Randy Ortiz, denied that there was a color motif to the said event. BUT, judging from what Kris had known, there was a color motif. Evidence is that as earlier reported, Randy Ortiz made 3 different designs for the 3 Philippine Showbiz notables, Kris Aquino-Yap, Lucy Torres-Gomez and Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach. While Kris Aquino and Lucy Torres were of the same color of glossy silver black with same style/design, Charlene Gonzales wore the same design but in dark baby blue! Check the photos..