Star Magic artists ready to shine brighter in 2009

They have bloomed into the new sensations of the local entertainment scene. ABS-CBN Star Magic’s Roxanne Guinoo, Nikki Gil, Megan Young, Jake Cuenca, Zanjoe Marudo and Rafael Rosell are not afraid to reach stellar heights in 2009.

Roxanne Guinoo

Roxanne Guinoo has transformed into a sexy siren right before our very eyes. After becoming a part of the ABS-CBN talent search Star Circle Quest in 2004, every one thought that the quiet lass will eventually become a front runner in the network’s drama department. Little did we know that aside from proving her worth as a drama actress, she would also become one of the hottest properties as well.


After the top-rating sineserye Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos and headlining ABS-CBN’s afternoon soap Ligaw Na Bulaklak, Roxanne has also learned the craft of comedy as part of gag show Banana Split. The actress may be resting her dramatic chops in the meantime but watch out for her soon in Florinda, the last installment of the Susan Roces Cinema Collection, and as Luis Manzano’s lady love in Komiks Presents:Flash Bomba.


Roxanne is currently the face for Get Laud and Head and Shoulders. She will soon be launched Freego Jeans’ celebrity endorser.


Zanjoe Marudo

Model-turned actor Zanjoe Marudo is currently seen on ABS-CBN three times a day and he couldn’t believe that he has managed to come this far after his stint as a housemate inside the Big Brother house. He entertains kids in the morning as Super Islaw with the Super Inggo re-runs and tickles funny bones in comedy-serye Parekoy in the afternoon. Then he makes hearts a-flutter in Dyosa at night. Although Dyosa is ending soon, he has already another one lined up, Weddings, again with Anne Curtis.


Zanjoe continues to be a part of Bench’s roster of top models and he also endorses for Calayan Surgicenter, Gold's Gym and Dr. Steve Mark Gan dental clinic.


Nikki Gil

Nikki Gil has made the Filipino proud with her golden voice – first by becoming part of High School Musical’s Breaking FreeAsia version music video and then singing the theme to one of Hong Kong Disneyland’s attractions. She continues to make everyone sit and up and notice not only her singing talent but also her hosting and acting abilities as well.


After hosting for Pinoy Dream Academy and releasing her Hear My Heart album, Nikki is now concentrating on improving her acting skills. She is part of the drama series Florinda and will soon be appearing in the much-talked about Star Cinema project starring Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz.


Still hosting for ASAP ’09 and the MYX channel, Nikki also busies herself with endorsement duties for Space clothing plus a fragrance brand soon. She also continues her advocacy for World Vision.


Megan Young

Another product of a reality-talent search TV show, Megan Young admittedly says that her life transformed dramatically eversince she became a Kapamilya. And indeed Megan has turned from an unknown teeny-bopper to a house hold name especially when she took on the role of the spiteful Marcella on I Love Betty La Fea.


Megan is also considered one of the most fashionable young stars of today and is often seen in various magazines. She has also been tapped as the celebrity endorser of clothing brand Jellybean.


Jake Cuenca

Jake Cuenca may have made the headlines last year because of his controversial love life but he is ready to change all that in 2009. After a lauded performance in MaalaalaMo Kaya’s opening episode opposite Roxanne Guinoo, Jake is excited to show more of his acting prowess in ABS-CBN’s newest soap Tayong Dalawa. He is also set to do a Star Cinema horror flick Estrella with Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao.


Jake continues to be one of Bench and Calayan Surgicentre. Jake will also shoot a new Head & Shoulders TV commercial.


Rafael Rosell

Rafael Rosell is one of ABS-CBN’s leading men of choice, having starred in teleseryes opposite Claudine Barretto and Kristine Hermosa to name only a few. The actor continues this streak as he is lined up as one of the stars of an upcoming ABS-CBN soap. He is also being considered for an important role in the grand Star Cinema project starring Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz. He will soon be busy promoting the movie Singles with Rufa Mae Quinto and Jon Avila which will be showing in theaters on January 28.


The hunk proves he is worthy to be a part of ASAP’s Coverboys as he continues to wow everyone with his BenchBody and Calayan Surgicentre ad campaigns scattered around the metro.

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