'Princess Charm', 'Miss Universe Queen', 'Computer Man', 'Two Sides of Ana' lead IBC's new primetime fare

March 23, 2015

IBC-13 makes primetime viewing more enjoyable and exciting as it announces its program line-up beginning March 30, 2015. The country’s third-ranking broadcast network once again establishes itself as a trendsetter it the industry as it unveils bigger and brighter shows for the second half of 2015.

“IBC-13 has something for teens, males, family, among others. We aim to deliver a fresh new perspective at how audiences enjoy the network’s news and current affairs, entertainment and sports program,” said Boots Anson-Roa, IBC President and CEO. “The new program line-up does not only set the bar higher for innovativeness and production values but it also reinforces IBC-13’s vision to become formidable force in Philippine television as it continues to challenge repetitive programming standards,” he added.

Cast of Princess Charm (Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Sofia Millares, Michelle Vito, Andre Paras, Kobe Paras and Francis Magundayao)

IBC-13's new evening primetime programming kicks off on March 30 with Princess Charm, a first-of-its-kind romantic teen fantasy, will air from Mondays to Fridays at 5:45pm. Hottest teen star Michelle Vito will be the lead role herself as Charm Velario, a 17-year-old teenage girl who is confient whatever the friends, she is pretty and beautiful like a princess. Princess Charm also stars Andre Paras and Kobe Paras, reunion tandem of Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews, and Kapinoy child actress Sofia Millares.

Mario Maurer of Miss Universe Queen

Known for its innovation and trend-setting TV formats, the high-anticipated Miss Universe Queen will also make its debut on April 4, Saturdays, at 6:15pm, offering audience a contestants will be training under the tutelage of well-known trainers and prestigious beauty experts at what it takes to be the next Miss Universe beauty pageant with the crown for women. The winner receives 1 million pesos in total prizes, the reality beauty search is the biggest of its kind in local TV history. Miss Universe Queen will be hosted by the Thailand's heartthrob and the Asia's future superstar Mario Maurer.

Cast of Computer Man (Jaime Fabregas, Ces Quesada, Dennis Padilla, Gloria Diaz, Robi Domingo, Bimby Aquino-Yap, Jr., Ella Cruz and Andrei Felix)

On April 4, from Monday to Friday, at 7:30pm, the widely-packed about action thrilling superhero for the first time in Computer Man – a fantastic superhero power that is targeted for the male viewers. It stars the action primetime prince Robi Domingo suits up a high-tech superhero, He sent you back in time when all computers had a green display monitor and the concept of the internet was practically heard of a whimper, the kind of befitting an action hero of his kind. That’s a huge step down from an alien civilization trying to take over the planet. It also starring the child actor Bimby Aquino-Yap, Jr., hottest cutie teen star Ella Cruz and the reunion tandem of Jaime Fabregas and Ces Quesada at the helm.

Cast of Two Sides of Ana (Julian Estrada, Inah Estrada, William Lorenzo, Gloria Romero, Cogie Domingo, Erich Gonzales, Jason Abalos, Gladys Reyes, Eddie Garcia, Kelly dela Cruz, Chris Gutierrez and Charee Pineda)

Also on April 4, Philippines' sweetheart Erich Gonzales is back on primetime scene via the local version of the 2006 hit telenovela Two Sides of Ana, from Monday to Friday, at 9:00pm. Erich will be playing the role as Ana Escudero, the two-faced woman who is a sweet and kind-hearted person. Erich gill be joined by the leading man Jason Abalos as Rafael Bustamante and Cogie Domingo.