ABS-CBN Star Magic artists Jake Cuenca, Maja Salvador, Sam Milby, Maricar Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, Melissa Ricks, Matt Evans, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Erich Gonzales and Pokwang are looking forward to a busy year of the dragon.

JAKE CUENCA

Actor material, that is the best description one can give to Jake Cuenca. He knows he still has a lot to learn and with each new role he challenges himself to do better. His unforgettable role on the teleserye, “Tayong Dalawa” has truly made a mark on TV viewers worldwide and he hopes his next role on the drama, “Doha” will also make an impact on his followers. His notable performances in his movies, “In The Name of Love” and “My Neighbor’s Wife” were noticed by film critics. He continues to be an in-demand product endorser, with projects still for The Bar, Master Eskinol, Bench, RBX Food chain, Boardwalk, CDO Highland Corned Beef and SM accessories.

MAJA SALVADOR

Jump-starting her year right is Maja Salvador as she is set to promote two major projects, the movie, “My Cactus Heart” and the TV drama, “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin,” both showing last week of January. After her successful partnership with Coco Martin in “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” in 2011, this 2012 in her teleserye, Maja hopes to rekindle her chemistry with Jason Abalos and start a new ‘kilig’ with returning Kapamilya, Patrick Garcia. Maja also continues being a dance princess on “ASAP 2012” plus she still has her string of endorsements for Sun Cellular, Folded and Hung clothing, Petit Monde, Bananapeel and Lewis and Pearl cologne.

SAM MILBY

In his last movie ”Forever And A Day” Sam was so moved by the positive feedback from the audience that it has inspired him to do more. It has made him realize that he wants to be recognized as an actor and he will soon be pursuing an acting career too in Hollywood. But before he leaves the country, he is set to be seen in an episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” opposite Jessy Mendiola. He will also be  reunited in a concert with former ka-love team Toni Gonzaga in Dubai on the 27th. Sam continues to be the face for F&H, Dermablend, Samsung mobile, Adidas, GAOC, Golds Gym, Freshlook. He is set to leave on February to try his luck in Hollywood where he is being managed by Jersh Agency.

MARICAR REYES

Lauded for her performance as Sam on high-rating teleserye, “Imortal” and on MMFF entry “Shake, Rattle and Roll 13,” Cinema One Originals Best Actress Maricar Reyes is set to take on the new challenge of her new soap opera, “Padre de Pamilya” where she stars opposite Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales. Her good luck continues as she is still the endorser for top brands like Robinsons’ Department Store, Sansan cosmetics, Karat World Jewelry, Contractubex scar cream and Met Thathione health products.

ZANJOE MARUDO

The actor looks forward to the Year of the Dragon as he is set to do several projects including a teleserye and a movie. He also hopes to get more upbeat roles like that in the MMFF entry “Shake, Rattle and Roll 13.” In 2012, Zanjoe will reunite with his “Banana Split” family and he will be doing a teleserye soon. A new campaign for his Bench endorsement is also set this year.

MELISSA RICKS

Jubilant from the success of the teleserye “Nasaan Ka Elisa?”, her first lead role in a drama, Melissa Ricks immediately takes on her next primetime bida role via the Coco Martin starrer “Walang Hanggan.” Melissa says she will be taking on the role of a villain this time to prove her versatility as an actress. A celebrity endorser for Petit Monde, So Fab shoes, RDL fragrance, Skechers Time, Faces and Curves and Freshlook, Melissa is also the new face for beauty product Cosmo Skin.

MATT EVANS

After his stint as a prince in “Juanita Banana,” Matt Evans returns to drama and is doing his first villain role in the hit afternoon soap “Angelito.” It’s quite a challenge for the actor as he is often given boy-next-door roles, signaling his willingness to do more complex characters. He is soon to appear  in the indie movie, “Corazon,” with Derek Ramsay.

SHAINA MAGDAYAO

Her daring role in the teleserye “Alynna” last year really proved to Philippine TV audiences that the child star they loved is now a woman. This 2012, Shaina is set to appear on upcoming teleserye “Doha,” as she depicts the plight of OFWs working in the Middle East opposite Jake Cuenca. The whole staff and crew are leaving for Qatar for the shoot of the said teleserye. A regular still of “ASAP,” Shaina is still a celebrity endorser for Her Bench, Cose, Freshlook andYstilo Salon.

ENCHONG DEE

Like Erich, Enchong is very happy with the high-ratings of “Maria la Del Barrio” and he will also start filming the movie, “The Reunion,” under Star Cinema with Xian Lim, Megan Young, Enrique Gil and Julia Montes. Enchong admits that this 2012 he is ready to tackle mature characters on screen and do sexy roles. His 2012 endorsements include Jollibee, Convergys, Coke, Bench clothing, Nutrilite/Amway, Technopack and GAOC.

ERICH GONZALES

The “Maria La Del Barrio” star is still high on the success of her teleserye and will soon be wrapping up the show by February. After this, Erich Gonzales will begin shooting for her much-awaited movie opposite Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer in Palawan this April and in Thailand by May. She will join the rest of her Star Magic co-artists for the annual Star Magic Tour in Hawaii. Erich is still the endorser for Careline, Mirubeni (condo), Freshlook, Pantene, Olay, Aficionado, Silka, Skechers, GAOC and So Fab! Shoes.

POKWANG

After the success of her first starrer movie, “A Mother’s Story,” Pokwang is much ready to accept more acting projects that will challenge her as an actress. Aside from her regular sitcom “Todomax,” she’s getting ready for a teleserye this year. Star Magic shows abroad and the much awaited show with K Brosas, Chokoleit and Pooh are also part of Pokwang’s busy schedule. Pokwang continues her duties as the endorser of Nestle and Ultra Mega.