Amaya: ‘The making of an epic’ will air on GMA-7 on Saturday

Amaya

From the spectacular production values down to the simplest dialogues - everything about the much anticipated epicserye is well-done. GMA-7 will take the viewers into a one-hour travel into Amaya's world as it features ‘The Making of an Epic’ airing on May 28.

Amaya, Marian Rivera's upcoming epicserye, is being praised as the one that would revolutionize the landscape of Philippine TV. It is the most expensive and grandest show that the Kapuso Network is producing. Hosted by Cesar Montano, ‘The Making of an Epic’ serves as a primer or introduction of the epicserye.

The program presents the behind the scenes of Amaya from the brainstorming of the management of GMA-7 including the interviews from Jun Lana and Suzette Doctolero, the creative minds behind the story with the guidance of University of the Philippines historians.

Forming the ensemble of the epicserye, each of the powerhouse cast of Amaya that comes from the brightest Kapuso stars will be introduced particularly the two handsome, robust and heroic men who will be rivals for the love of Amaya played by award-winning actor Sid Lucero and the rising Kapuso star, Mikael Daez.

The viewers will get a glimpse of some of the chosen action-filled scenes of Amaya which is one of prides of the epicserye. Extreme and realistic fight scenes are patterned according to the primordial times and each of the actors are skillfully trained in doing the part.

What's more exciting about Amaya is that it is not limited only to action and drama. Aside from the said genre, the epicserye is also made up of scenes with songs and music arranged and composed by Von de Guzman.

‘The Making of an Epic’ also highlights the making of the ornate, complex and realistic production design by renowned designer Rodell Cruz and intricate yet beautiful and distinguished period costumes by Gino Gonzales.

The breathtaking cinematography, production designs, costumes, dialogues and a powerful cast - all these excellence, are under the direction of the multi-awarded director Mac Alejandre.

Experience and witness the steps to perfection of the Philippine primetime's boldest epicserye! Watch ‘The Making of an Epic’ this Saturday, May 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm only on GMA. -- iGMA.TV

Tom Jones, Tim McGraw, the Kiss and More Highlights from the Idol Finale

It was an American Idol finale for the record books: Steven Tyler sang "Dream On," Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony shared a dance and a kiss on stage, country legends Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood wowed, James Durbin got his happy metal ending with Judas Priest, Tom Jones showed the men of the top 13 how it's done and Haley Reinhart even sang a snazzy version of "Steppin' Out with My Baby" with Tony Bennett.

But the night belonged to Scotty McCreery, who took home the Idol crown.

"It was just a moment I will never forget," said McCreery, 17, of his win. "This was all about me being able to accomplish my dreams. I'm an American Idol. That was a huge dream. It's time for me to start my career. The real work begins."

Runner-up Lauren Alaina, who says she knew McCreery was going to win, had nothing but kind words for her fellow finalist. "It was God's plan for Scotty to get first," said Alaina, 16. "No matter what, that was the way it is supposed to be."

Though her voice was giving her trouble on the night of her final performances, the singer says it didn't affect the votes. "My voice had nothing to do with it. Things happen for a reason."

And what was the reason behind the smooch the two shared on stage?

"She stays true to her word," McCreery said with a chuckle. "She told me she was going to do that. It's all fun and games."

Though McCreery says they two aren't dating, he couldn't stop boasting about Alaina. "She's a sweetheart," he said. "She's just so amazing. It's a special relationship we have."

The season 10 finalists even plan to duet. "We've talked about it for a while," McCreery said. "I think we sound great together so I think that would be a wise choice."

Next, McCreery plans to get in the studio and record a great country album as soon as he can. "It's my duty," he said. "I owe it my fans."

But first he's looking forward to a little downtime. "I just want to chill on the couch," he said, "and watch Sports Center."