Celebrity Car Wars

FILIPINO MODEL, actress, and TV anchor Phoemela Baranda is joining other Asian stars in a race to win the 2nd season of which is shooting on-location in various parts of the Philippines. A+E Networks Asia has commenced production for the second season of the automotive series for HISTORY Asia. Season 2 assembles six new celebrities to embark on an eight-week road trip of automotive discovery. The regional celebrities getting behind the wheel include Malaysian actor and comedian Harith Iskander; Hong Kong-based model and TV personality Dominic Lau; Thai actor, model and singer Ratchanont Guy Suprakob; and Thai actress Aerin Yuktadatta. Jarrod Schulz, from the HISTORY series also joins as the first celebrity from the US to feature in

Professional motor racing experts, Malaysia’s Alex Yoong, as well as the Philippine’s Gaby dela Merced and Michele Bumgarner return as mentors. Host Bobby Tonelli is back to put celebrity egos to the test in a newly introduced quiz segment. The eight-part one-hour series will air in the last quarter of 2017 on HISTORY Asia.

New shows, seasons at FYI

CONTEMPORARY lifestyle network FYI brings new series and brand-new episodes this month. Starting July 27, catch the second season of at 9 p.m., followed at 9:30 p.m. with the new series which follows chef Joel Gamoran across America as he takes on the problem of excessive food waste by using it to create sumptuous feasts. Go on an adventure around the world every Thursday starting at 8 p.m. with

followed at 8:30 p.m. by (photo)which shows how to journey in style with globe-trotters Jeannie D. and Janez Vermeiren exploring only the best hotels, restaurants, landmarks, art galleries and more. Season 4 of

kicks off on July 10, with shows every Monday at 8:55 p.m. FYI is available on SkyCable Ch 79; Cable Link Ch. 44; Dream Satellite Ch 21.