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CAST MEMBERS: Magkaribal

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Updated: 06/30/2010

ABS-CBN's first fashionserye Magkaribal is currently being aired every night in Primetime Bida. Through this TV series, the producers hope to provide a venue to show the vibrant fashion scene in the Philippines, whether it comes from high society or the busy markets or Divisoria.

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The characters of (from left) Enchong Dee, Erich Gonzales, Gretchen Barretto and Bea Alonzo lead lives that interconnect as they become involved in the world of fashion.

Magkaribal tackles the rivalry of two sisters who both want to own the fashion world and the affections of one man (Derek Ramsay, not in photo). Derek was in South Africa when the press conference of Magkaribal took place.

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A red carpet was laid out and haute couture dresses were displayed at the 9501 restaurant in the ABS-CBN compound for the press conference of Magkaribal.

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Gretchen Barretto wore a dress by Monique Lhuillier and South Sea pearls from Jewelmer.

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When asked to name the person that they consider as her fiercest rival, Gretchen Barretto told the press: "I like to see people I believe in as an inspiration rather than a karibal. That's how I think. Halimbawa, si Bea, ang tingin ko sa kanya isang inspirasyon dahil magaling siyang umarte...I ask for pointers rather than see her as a karibal."

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Erich Gonzales plays Chloe Adella, the adopted daughter of Vera. "Lagi niyang sini-seek ang approval ng mom niya, kahit na anong gawin niya. Gusto niya masabihan siya ng mom niya one day na 'I'm proud of you.' Ang kaibahan dito, si Enchong ayaw niya talaga sa akin kasi ang arte ko at may iba siyang gusto: si Bea."

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Gretchen Barretto (left) admits that she sometimes asks for help from Bea Alonzo (right). "Ako pag hindi ako masyadong nakaka-focus dahil ang daming tao sa set or kung may fashion show at kailangan kong umiyak, hihingi ako ng tulong kay Bea rather than see her as competition and think, ‘Naku, ang galing-galing ni Bea, paano ko siya lalagpasan?' Hindi ‘yan ang iniisip ko, ang iniisip ko, paano niya ako matutulungan?"

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When Magkaribal aired its pilot episode last June 28, the show received 25.3 percent, based on data gathered from National households by Kantar Media/TNS.

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Bianca Manalo said that she is fond of designs by Ben Faralles because her mom used to model for him.

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Nina Ricci Alagao has this piece of advice for fashionistas: "You have to focus on your individual style. Hindi ka pwedeng mag-follow ng certain trend lang...dapat kilalanin mo ang sarili mo para hindi ka maging fashion victim."

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For her role as Victoria, Gretchen used her own signature clothes while taping scenes for her first teleserye. When asked to enumerate the brands that she used, she mentioned Balenciaga and Prada. "I'm also wearing [works] of Filipino designers to help promote them at para makita ng lahat ang talento ng mga Pinoy."

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"I've played a bitch in a movie," says Angel Aquino. "Hindi naman siya [Vera] evil but she's bad to everyone and makes it hard for everyone. This is the first time from scene 1 until the end, I'm not sure, you see me screaming on the top of my lungs."

Her dress is designed by Joey Samson.

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When asked to describe his character named Caloy, the matinee idol says that he is the "pinakagwapong kargador sa Divisoria."

His character is in love with Gelai (Bea) but she sees him only a younger brother.

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Bea Alonzo (left) says that working with Gretchen Barretto keeps her on her toes.

"Siguro magkaribal kami [ni Gretchen] in a good way. I think of it as healthy competition kasi ako mas nag-e-effort na magpaganda ngayon ng bonggang-bongga kasi mahirap tumabi kay Ms. Gretchen Barretto na hindi ka ayos kasi magmumukha kang basura. Feeling ko, it's healthy competition...hindi inggitan."

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Bea Alonzo wore a Francis Libiran creation during the press con of Magkaribal.

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After the press con, La Greta changed into this silk top and invited her co-stars to have dinner. Angel Aquino reveals that Gretchen always brings them food on the set.

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"I don't take fashion seriously coz I dress according to my mood," says Bea Alonzo about her fashion style. "I owe it to the It Girls kung paano ako nag-evolve. Si Tita Mariolle Alberto rin kasi lagi niya akong sinasama mag-shopping. I see designer bags as an investment."

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"Noong araw, mahilig na talaga ako sa mga damit," admits Gretchen Barretto. "Dati, it was just a dream to own a Balenciaga or a Prada or any designer outfit. Siyempre, ngayon pag nabibili mo, iba rin yung joy na nabibigay kasi yun talaga ang hilig ko: fashion. Unexplainable talaga. Iba yung pag-purchase mo, iba yung pagsuot mo na."

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Did Bea Alonzo feel intimidated working with La Greta? "Nakaka-intimidate talaga. Sabi ko nga, sobrang head turner ni Ate Gretch, kasi when she walks inside the room, kahit saan man 'yan at kahit hindi niya kilala ang nandoon, you cannot help but turn your head to see her. Kasi iba talaga yung level of confidence. Iba yung level ng pananamit, napakaganda. Kaya ako, talagang nag-e-effort para hindi man kayaning lagpasan, mapantayan man lamang nang konti yung level niya."

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Will Bea Alonzo have a love scene with Derek Ramsay in the future? "Meron din kaming scenes pero iba yung execution kasi magkaibang klase ng love. Kumbaga, walang kasamang table, tinidor at kung ano-ano pa. Siguro mas tame."

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Louie (Derek Ramsay) already met Gelai (Bea Alonzo) when they were younger. But when he grows up, he becomes the boyfriend of Victoria (Gretchen Barretto). Eventually, the two sisters will fight for the affection of the same man.

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Angel Aquino says of her character Vera: "She's a very powerful woman in the field of fashion. She was a former model who went abroad. She meets a man na meron palang family...that is where Gretchen and Bea come in. I love my husband so much that I will do everything to try to keep him and my profession."

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Magkaribal will not only appeal to women who are into fashion but also guys since Derek Ramsay's character will be shown competing in the URCC (Universal Reality Combat Championship).

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