Julie Anne San Jose, ano kaya ang regalo sa 18th birthday ng ka-love team na si Elmo Magalona?

Nahihirapan daw mag-isip ang Kapuso Tween star na si Julie Anne San Jose sa kung ano ang ireregalo sa 18th birthday ng kanyang ka-love team na si Elmo Magalona.

Sa gitna ng kulitan ng dalawa, pabirong sinabi ni Elmo sa ulat ni Audrey Carampel sa Balitanghali nitong Miyerkules, na kotse ang gusto niyang matanggap na regalo dahil nasa tamang edad na siya.

Dahil dito, pabiro din ang naging sagot ni Julie Anne sa aktor na dapat regaluhan din siya ni Elmo ng bahay sa kanyang kaarawan.

Labis ang pasasalamat ng binatang anak ng namayapang si Francis Magalona dahil sa sunod-sunod na biyaya na kanyang natatanggap.

At ngayon na nasa legal age na siya, sinabi ni Elmo na mas focus na siya sa kanyang trabaho at halos wala na raw siyang mahihiling pa.

Bagamat busy sa kanyang taping para sa pelikulang Just One Summer kasama si Julie Anne, isang simpleng family dinner ang ginanap para sa selebrasyon ng kanyang kaarawan kamakailan.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256927/showbiz/chikaminute/julie-anne-san-jose-ano-kaya-ang-regalo-sa-18th-birthday-ng-ka-love-team-na-si-elmo-magalona

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Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes, nagsalita tungkol sa intrigang buntis ang aktres

Nagbigay ng pahayag ang magkasintahang Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes tungkol sa napabalitang nagdadalang-tao umano ang Kapuso primetime queen.

Nitong Huwebes ng umaga ay mag-isang lumipad patungong Malaysia si Dingdong para i-promote ang dating soap nila ni Marian na Endless Love na ipinapalabas doon ngayon.

Hindi nakasama si Marian sa Malaysia dahil sa nakatakdang press launch ng kanyang sitcom na Tweets For My Sweet. Dito ay makakasama niya sina Barbie Forteza, Elmo Magalona, Nova Villa, Roderick Paulete, Sheena Halili at Chef Boy Logro.

Wala umanong kinalaman ang tsismis na buntis siya kaya hindi siya nakasama ni Dingdong sa Malaysia. Ipinakita pa nga ng aktres ang magandang hubog ng kanyang katawan para patunayan na hindi siya buntis.

“Hindi totoo, ano ba… sa’n nanggaling yun? (tsismis)," natatawang tanong ni Marian.

“Sabi ko, siya na (Dingdong) bahala sa akin sa mga taga-Malaysia. Siya na magsabi kung bakit wala ako dun ngayon," dagdag ng aktres.

Nagsimula ang tsismis na buntis si Marian nang mayroon umanong mag-congratulate kay Dingdong, sabay tanong kung ilang buwan na.

Pero sabi ng Kapuso leading man: “Siguro may ilang tao na nagkakaroon ng ibang interpretasyon na nanggaling sa hangin. Pero sa amin ang importante focus kami sa trabaho namin."

Bagaman naghihinayang na hindi niya kasama ang nobya sa Malaysia, sinabi ni Dingdong na i-enjoy na lamang niya ang biyahe kasama ang kanilang mga tagahanga doon.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256318/showbiz/chikaminute/marian-rivera-at-dingdong-dantes-nagsalita-tungkol-sa-intrigang-buntis-ang-aktres

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Roxanne Guinoo, certified Kapuso na

Kapuso na ang nagbabalik showbiz na si Roxanne Guinoo na ilang taong nawala sa sirkulasyon matapos mabuntis at magpakasal sa kanyang non-showbiz boyfriend.

Sa story conference ng bagong family-drama serye sa GMA 7, pormal na ipinakilala si Roxanne sa kanyang mga makakasama sa Daddy Dearest, na kinabibilangan ni Ogie Alcasid.

Sa panayam ni showbiz reporter Nelson Canlas, sinabi ni Roxanne na excited siya sa kanyang bagong tahanan at mga bagong makakatrabaho.

“Masayang masaya, ibang grupo, ibang klaseng work. I think light comedy po yata ‘to (Daddy Dearest). Dito sa GMA first time kong makakatrabaho ang yung mga Kapuso stars po, so exciting," pahayag ng magandang aktres sa Chika Minute ng GMA new 24 Oras nitong Miyerkules.

Taong 2010 nang mapabalitang nagdadalang-tao si Roxanne. Sa sumunod na taon naman ay ikinasal na sila ng kanyang Filipino-Chinese boyfriend.

Nagpapasalamat si Roxanne sa kanyang mister dahil very supportive ito sa kanyang career. At ngayong malaki na ang kanilang baby, nagdesisyon na siyang magbalik sa showbiz.

Pero paliwanag ng aktres, magiging mapili siya sa proyekto dahil nais niyang ikatutuwa ito ng kanyang baby at family.

Sinabi ni Roxanne na magkakaroon din siya ng kaunting limitasyon sa mga proyekto. Hindi na umano aakma sa kanya ang sobrang pagpapasexy o daring role.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256204/showbiz/chikaminute/roxanne-guinoo-certified-kapuso-na

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Kapuso tween star Barbie Forteza, super kilig kay Greyson Chance

Nagulat ang Pinoy fans ng YouTube star na si Greyson Chance nang makitang kasama nilang nag-aabang sa kanilang idolo ang Kapuso tween star na si Barbie Forteza.

Sa panayam ni showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago, inamin ni Barbie na big fan din siya ni Greyson at nais niyang makita rin ito ng malapit kaya nagpunta sa naturang meet and greet event.

Gaya ng mga karaniwang fan, kinikilig at nakitili rin si Barbie nang makita na si Greyson.

“Magpapaka-plastik pa ba tayo, siyempre kinilig po ‘di ba," nakangiting pag-amin ni Barbie.

Nabigyan din ng pagkakataon si Barbie na magkapagtanong at mayakap si Greyson.

Labis naman ang kasiyahan ni Greyson sa ipinakitang suporta ng Pinoy fans sa kanyang ikalawang pagkakataon na pagbisita sa bansa.

Unang nakilala si Greyson nang pumatok sa Internet ang kanyang bersiyon ng kantang "Paparazzi" ni Lady Gaga.

Nasa bansa si Greyson para sa kanyang Asian tour concert, at tinanggap ang golden platinum award sa kanyang album.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256078/showbiz/chikaminute/kapuso-tween-star-barbie-forteza-super-kilig-kay-greyson-chance

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Pauleen Luna: 'My heart is in a happy place'

Naging makahulugan ang tugon ng Kapuso star na si Pauleen Luna nang matanong tungkol sa kung ano ang tunay na namamagitan sa kanila ng kanyang kapwa Eat Bulaga! host na si “Bossing" Vic Sotto.

Hanggang ngayon, tikom pa rin ang bibig nina Pauleen at Vic na magsalita tungkol sa kanilang relasyon mula nang umugong ang mga balitang nagkakaroon sila ng romantikong ugnayan.

Sa story conference na dinaluhan ni showbiz reporter Nelson Canlas sa bagong family series ng GMA 7 na Daddy Dearest kung saan bahagi si Pauleen, muling nausisa ang pretty at sexy Kapuso star tungkol sa relasyon niya kay Vic.

“Even before all the tsismis and when I’m was starting Bulaga we have a good relationship," paliwanag ni Pauleen sa Chika Minute ng GMA News 24 Oras nitong Martes.

Inihayag pa ni Pauleen na masaya siya ngayon sabay dagdag na: “My heart is in a happy place."

Nang matanong tungkol sa isyu na tila hindi boto sa kanya ang mga anak ni Vic, sinabi ni Pauleen na iginagalang niya ang opinyon ng lahat.

Ang mahalaga umano ay alam niyang wala siyang ginagawang masama at wala siyang naaapakan at nasasaktan na ibang tao.

Mas gusto raw ng aktres na pagtuunan ang kanyang pagbabalik sa pag-arte sa pamamagitan ng Daddy Dearest kung saan makakasama niya si Ogie Alcasid.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256075/showbiz/chikaminute/pauleen-luna-my-heart-is-in-a-happy-place

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Mixed reviews for Sanchez; may be in trouble

Filipino-Mexican-American contestant Jessica Sanchez had a mixed night on "American Idol" on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila), and the show's keen followers believe the singer may be in a precarious position.

"Jessica could be in trouble this week," MJ's Big Blog said on Entertainment Weekly's live blog.


For this week, the contestants were asked to perform two songs -- one from the 1960s and a British song.

For the first round, Sanchez took on, what judge Randy Jackson called, “the biggest dragon of the night” as she sang Ike and Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.”

Although Jackson said the 16-year-old pulled it off, he called Sanchez’s performance “barely okay.”

"You took on probably the biggest dragon of the night... It didn't really quite sit with me," he said.

Judge Jennifer Lopez disagreed, saying Sanchez looked so grown-up when she got on stage tonight that she forgot she is only 16 years old.

Lopez also said she just saw Sanchez’s true style by showing “a little bit of Tina, a little bit of Beyonce” in the performance.

As for judge Steven Tyler, he said Sanchez did her magic again by building the song up when she started it slow and stepped it up by stretching out her vocals making her over all performance sound great.

"The only thing that gives experience a run for its money is a 16-year-old. I'm hearing the blues come out of you," said Tyler.

While Jackson did not give Sanchez high praises during the first round, Jackson said the Filipino-Mexican singer definitely made a comeback in round two with her performance of Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful."

"This girl's in the top of the leaderboard right now," Jackson said.

"You, once again, showed America just how beautiful your voice is. You're going to be No. 1, girl," Tyler added.

Lopez noted how Sanchez captivated the audience once again just like when she sang “I Will Always Love You.”

"How could we have let this girl go home?" said Lopez, as if reminding the audience to continue their support for Sanchez, who had to be saved by the judges from elimination.

Weak song choices

While "Idol" followers praised Sanchez's vocal abilities, they disagreed with her song choices -- especially since she selected two old songs.

"Her vocals, as always, are terrific. ...I would have picked a current song. She’s young and should be doing young songs," said blogger Rickey of rickey.org.

During the British round, only Hollie Cavanagh chose a more current song -- "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis -- and was praised by the judges, noting that Cavanagh seemed to be peaking at the right time.

Last week, Cavanagh received her first standing ovation for her version of Miley Cyrus's "The Climb."

Once again, the judges gave the only standing ovation on Wednesday to favorite contestant Joshua Ledet for his version of "To Love Somebody" by the Bee Gees.

As of posting, Dial Idol placed Sanchez at No. 4, with Skylar Laine at No. 1.

Americans and Filipinos in the United States can vote for Jessica Sanchez by dialing 1-866-436-5704 or 1-866-436-5709 or text "VOTE" to 5704 or 5709 or go to americanidol.com voting page or American Idol's Facebook page.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/03/12/mixed-reviews-sanchez-may-be-trouble

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Skylar, not Jessica, is mag’s new pick to win ‘Idol’

Is Jessica Sanchez losing momentum?

Going into Wednesday’s performance night (Thursday morning in Manila) of the TV talent search “American Idol,” the popular magazine Entertainment Weekly again ranked the Filipino-Mexican-American contestant at No. 4 on its Power List.

Sanchez was also at No. 4 last week – her lowest since the magazine began ranking this season's contestants of the hit US TV show.

“This should be a strong week for Jessica performance-wise (heck, they all are) but she’s become a polarizing contestant,” the magazine said.

“Some think she’s perfect; others think she’s a robot; many suspect she’s both. I almost think she’ll be better off if the judges give her a hard time tonight,” it added.

With last week’s elimination of Elise Testone, several “Idol” bloggers, including MJ’s Big Blog and Rickey.org, have shifted their bets to country singer Skylar Laine.

Even Entertainment Weekly have joined the bandwagon, putting Laine on top of its “Idol” rankings.

“I just have a weird feeling that unless she picks strict country songs that might alienate crossover fans, Skylar is poised to win this thing,” the magazine said, adding that teenage girls, which make up a significant voting bloc, find her the “most exciting.”

“She’s not a living doll, she has so much unbridled fun on stage, and she can wail when necessary,” it added, an obvious reference to Sanchez.

The magazine is now predicting the finale to be between Laine and rocker Phillip Phillips.

“He’s a white guy with a guitar who just wants to jam with you. Millions of voters are dying to let him,” the magazine said.

Once again, Entertainment Weekly placed Hollie Cavanagh at the bottom of its list.

“She’s been in the bottom two recently, even after two solid weeks of more confident, emotional performances. I can see it in the script: The judges will put a (sparkly) pin in their brief love affair with Hollie in the interest of advancing the others,” the magazine said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/03/12/skylar-not-jessica-mag%E2%80%99s-new-pick-win-%E2%80%98idol%E2%80%99

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Derek, Angelica relationship on the rocks?

Is it the end for celebrity couples Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao?

That’s what entertainment editor Ricky Lo was implying in his column at the Philippine Star titled “Headed for splitsville?” which was published on Wednesday.

“When John Lloyd and Angelica came home from Vietnam after shooting some scenes for their new ABS-CBN teleserye, which has no title yet, things didn’t seem the same between them and their respective partners. A rift has suddenly happened between the two pairs and, if not repaired in time, might lead them to splitsville,” Lo wrote.

“Could it be true that while in Vietnam, John Lloyd and Angelica discovered (better late than never!) that they have something in common, that they like the same thing. Did they receive a message in a bottle?” Lo added.

News about the supposed “cool-off” between Ramsay and Panganiban spread on Twitter on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Ramsay sent an intriguing tweet to his girlfriend. “Be strong (Angelica). We all know who you are and that there is no truth to what's being said. I'm here for you if ever you need anything.”

Then on Wednesday he confirmed with an entertainment reporter that he and Panganiban are “working things out” and expressed optimism that the kinks in their relationship will eventually be ironed out.

He also denied that there is something going on between Pangilinan and Cruz.

“Look please don’t make up things OK. Angel is a decent woman,” he told a follower on Twitter.

When the follower asked about a video reportedly of Panganiban and Cruz kissing, Ramsay said this was only a scene from the movie that was shot in Vietnam.

“They had scenes like that. Work is work,” he said.

Panganiban has so far not mentioned anything about the issue on Twitter, although she did post an intriguing comment on Monday: “God will not allow a trial to come into your life unless He has a purpose. He doesn't send the storms, but He uses them.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/02/12/derek-angelica-relationship-rocks

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John Lloyd, Bea talk about upcoming movie

Bankable love team John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo are set to conquer the silver screen once again two years after their last movie together.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Cruz said he is looking forward to shooting his reunion movie with Alonzo because both of them have already grown up as actors.

“Sobrang excited ako kung paano magiging batuhan namin ni Bea sa mga eksena kasi iba na si Bea ngayon, iba na rin ako,” said Cruz.

Alonzo, on the other hand, seems surprised that she and Cruz have been an on-screen couple for 10 years already.

“Ten years na pala kami no? I'm so excited [and] at the same time challenged. With John Lloyd, you always need to be on your toes,” she said.

Alonzo added, “It’s always refreshing to work with John Lloyd.”

Meanwhile, both stars hinted on what their new film will be like.

“Kumbaga, ibang-iba ang mga characters namin dito, malalim at medyo sensitive. Masasabi ng ibang tao, kontrobersyal ito,” said Cruz.

“Tinatalakay nito ang infidelity kaya talagang pag-uusapan ito ng mga tao,” Alonzo added.

The movie, titled "The Mistress," will be under the direction of Olivia M. Lamasan.

Aside from their upcoming movie, Cruz and Alonzo are also excited to share to their fans their upcoming television series.

“Nasa planning stage na kami, then in a few weeks, pupunta kami ng Vienna, Austria para i-shoot ‘yung pilot week namin,” said Alonzo.

The two celebrities will also be part of a star-studded movie in celebration of Star Magic’s 20th anniversary.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/25/12/john-lloyd-bea-talk-about-upcoming-movie

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Kim Jones opens up on boyfriend Echo

Months since their first public appearance as a couple, Australian television host Kim Jones opened up on her relationship with actor Jericho Rosales.

It was only in February when Rosales confirmed he was in a relationship with Jones, but the lifestyle show host said they had become an official couple as early as October last year.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Jones recounted how they first met through a mutual friend, revealing that it wasn’t necessarily love at first sight.

“We met in March of last year. We have a mutual friend, and she mentioned to us that we should meet. I didn’t know who he was at the time.

"We met, it was just a nice dinner [with friends]. I don’t know if he had trouble understanding my accent, but we didn’t see each other [until] two months after,” she said.

Jones shared that Rosales eventually won him over through their shared passion for sports and his sense of humor.

“I love sports, so he taught me how to surf, and now I’ve fallen in love with surfing. So we spend a lot of time at the beach. I’m an Aussie, so it’s always relaxing for me [to be] at the beach.”

“He has a very big heart, a very giving heart. He’s hilarious, he never fails to make me laugh. Super mabait siya,” she added.

Showbiz world

At the time, Jones said she didn't know Rosales was a television and film actor, but added that she has managed to adjust well to his popularity because of his fans’ support for their relationship.

“I didn’t know at the time [that he was a popular actor]. When people started asking him for photos, I was like, ‘Who is this guy?’ I like that his fans have been very supportive, they’re always showing a lot of love, a lot of support, so that helps of course, so I have them to thank,” she said.

As she slowly wins over fans of her own, is Jones ready to go showbiz full-time?

“It’s been a popular question, but for now I want to master my craft – hosting, things like that. I’m studying Tagalog, but if any opportunity arises down the track, I would be open for it,” she said.

Currently, Jones is preparing for a special participation in the upcoming concert of Gary Valenciano, “On Higher Ground.”

“It’s a surprise, it’s just one song, [but no] I’m not singing in the concert. I don’t want to say too much, but it’s been fun being a part of, so happy I got to be a part of it. You just have to watch it!”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/25/12/kim-jones-opens-boyfriend-echo

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Sitti happy to perform for Sergio Mendes, PNoy

Bossa nova singer Sitti Navarro recounted the thrill of performing as the front act for the concert of Brazilian jazz legend Sergio Mendes.

Navarro’s stage nerves left her oblivious to the presence of another notable personality at the venue.

The concert, which was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, was attended by President Benigno Aquino III. Aquino was with his sisters, a number of his Cabinet members, and his rumored girlfriend, television and radio personality Grace Lee.

“I wasn’t aware that the president was here. I didn’t know. Ang alam ko lang nanginginig ako the whole time I was singing because I was fronting for Sir Sergio Mendes,” Navarro told ABS-CBN News moments after the show.

Nevertheless, Navarro said she is happy to have performed for both Mendes and Aquino and hoped that they liked her performance.

“I didn’t know. But wow, sana nagustuhan nila,” she said.

During the concert’s front act, Navarro sung a bossa nova rendition of “Limang Dipang Tao,” among others.

Her latest album is “Sitti (Sessions),” which was released last year.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/25/12/sitti-happy-perform-mendes-pnoy

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Sarah gears up for birthday concert, new album

Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo is busy preparing for her birthday concert at the Araneta Coliseum on July 7.

ABS-CBN News caught up with Geronimo during the pictorial for the said concert.

“Wala pa pong final na lineup ng guests pero inaayos na po ang lineup ng songs,” she said.

Geronimo, 23, hopes that many people will come and see her perform at the Big Dome once again.

“Sana po abangan niyo ang aking birthday concert. Mag-24 years old na po ako on July 7 at the Araneta Coliseum,” she said.

Meanwhile, Geronimo said that aside from her concert, she also has a new album coming up.

“Tonight po nag-pictorial kami para sa album ko rin, sa next album na gagawin ko to be released soon,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/25/12/sarah-gears-birthday-concert-new-album

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Eviction looms for 4 teens on 'PBB'

Four teen housemates are at the viewing public's mercy as they face possible eviction – the first in this edition – from the Big Brother house.

Two weeks since opening his doors for "Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4," Kuya is set to evict one among Claire, Kit, Mariz and Vince on Saturday following the edition's first nomination night.

Claire, who hails from Makati, was nominated by her housemates for supposedly being over-emotional and attention-seeking.

Another female housemate, Mariz, was nominated because of being distant from her fellow housemates.

Vince, who allegedly doesn’t help with household chores, is also facing possible eviction, as well as Kit, who received the most number of votes, for being insensitive and offensive with his words towards his housemates.

With the first eviction night looming, the four teen housemates will pack their belongings to prepare for a possible exit on Saturday night.

Meanwhile, fans of Claire, Kit, Mariz and Vince can continue voting for them through SMS or online voting.

“Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4” airs weekdays after “Dahil sa Pag-Ibig” on ABS-CBN’s primetime block.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/eviction-looms-4-teens-pbb

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Kristel happy to join Kathryn, Julia on primetime TV

Young actress Kristel Fulgar cannot help but feel honored to be a part of “Dahil Sa Pag-ibig,” one of ABS-CBN’s primetime shows.

Fulgar plays the role of the stepdaughter of veteran actor Christopher de Leon in the series. Although she always gets nervous whenever she has scenes with de Leon, the young actress said this pushes her to do better.

“Kinabahan po ako lalo na po ‘yung sampalan scene namin ni Mr. Christopher de Leon. Kahit po masakit, wala na po akong pakialam noon, basta po magawa ko nang maganda,” she said.

At age nine, Fulgar joined show business through kiddie show “Goin’ Bulilit.” “Mara Clara” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are among her batchmates in the said show.

Fulgar is glad that just like Bernardo and Montes who have their respective shows, she is also part of a series that airs during ABS-CBN’s primetime block.

Bernardo currently stars “Princess and I,” while Montes is the leading lady in “Walang Hanggan.”

“Natutuwa nga po ako ngayon kasi una po ‘Princess and I,’ ‘Walang Hanggan’ tapos sunod ang ‘Dahil sa Pag-ibig.’ Tapos bigla na lang po akong sumulpot so parang naging kasabayan ko na rin sila,” she said.

Although she only plays a supporting role, Fulgar said it delights her when people get carried away by her character, a sign that her acting is effective.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/kristel-happy-join-kathryn-julia-primetime-tv

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Emmanuelle releases debut album

After trying her luck in acting, Emmanuelle Vera is back to doing what she considers her first love: music.

Vera finally fulfilled her dream with the release of her self-titled album under Universal Records.

“It’s actually medyo mellow. It’s young, carefree and happy. It has seven tracks, six po ay original, at isang cover. This really aims po sa mga teenager pero I think everyone can relate to it, [both the] older generation and the younger ones,” she told ABS-CBNnews.com on Tuesday.

Vera said it took her four years before she was able to release her debut album.

“Marami pong changes ang nangyari sa album. From the time I went inside, they had a look for me – a peg – tapos biglang nag-change. Siguro mga four or five times nag-change ‘yon. Tapos nag-change din po ‘yung mga songs sa album, tapos gumawa kami ng test album, ‘yung mga cover lang po at walang pangalan ko. After that, nag-acting ako, I did two or three shows. So medyo natagalan po talaga siya at school ko is another factor,” the 17-year-old singer said.

Vera is best known for her role in defunct musical series “Idol” with Coco Martin and Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo in 2010

After doing “Idol,” she became part of teen show “Shoutout!” Her last TV series was “100 Days to Heaven.”

Although she misses acting, Vera said she will now concentrate on her singing career.

“Well actually there has been a few offers I turned down because of school. Minsan hindi na rin ako makatulog sa dami ng schoolwork pero siguro in the future, maybe I will do a couple of acting projects… Sometimes nami-miss ko ang acting [pero sa ngayon singing muna],” she said.

Included in Vera’s “Emmanuelle” album are songs titled “Dear Diary,” “Tonight,” “Manong Guard” with Yeng Constantino,” “Sandali Lang,” “Sarap Mabuhay,” “God Gave Me You” and “Happy,” which is the album’s carrier single.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/emmanuelle-releases-debut-album

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Nancy evades questions about Hayden

Former actress Nancy Castiglione remains evasive over rumors that she is the third party behind the breakup of Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Tuesday, Castiglione said she does not want to talk about the issue anymore.

“Let's not go there naman... My life stayed the same, I went to work at 9 to 5 being a broker, I went home being a mother, so nothing really changed. I don’t know with anyone else but I didn’t pay any attention,” she said.

An alleged photo of Castiglione and Kho together at The Fort in Taguig City has gone viral online. The former actress claimed that she never saw the said photo, adding that she only goes to The Fort to meet clients.

“No, I don’t know because I haven't seen the photo, but I don’t remember going to The Fort except with clients for cocktails,” she said.

It would be recalled that Castiglione’s name got dragged into the controversial breakup when Belo tweeted that Kho can now openly date the former actress.

While she is being plagued by controversy, Castiglione said her main priority is to be a good mother to her twins

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/nancy-evades-questions-about-hayden

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Zsa Zsa happy over 'national artist' campaign for Dolphy

Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla is elated people are now rooting for her long-time partner, King of Comedy Dolphy to be named as a National Artist.

In her official Twitter account, Padilla admitted that she has always wanted Dolphy to be given the highest recognition for a Filipino artist.

"@mybabyneo01 thanks. I hope so, too. This has been our family's wish for him, too for many years now. But grateful he is still with us," Padilla tweeted.

Padilla also extended her appreciation to all the people who are campaigning for the veteran comedian to be named National Artist.

"Thank you, friends, for all your wonderful tweets about Dolphy. #DolphyForNationalArtist," she tweeted.

The debate over who deserves to be named National Artist was reignited after a lawmaker filed a bill pushing for superstar Nora Aunor to become a National Artist.

Others soon voiced their opinion that Dolphy and Aunor's rival, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos also deserve the recognition.

In an earlier interview, Santos said Dolphy should be hailed as National Artist, even before her and Aunor are considered for the honor.

For her part, Aunor said she was surprised to learn about the campaign to make her a National Artist. She said it would be an honor for her to be named National Artist.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/zsa-zsa-happy-over-national-artist-campaign-dolphy

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Venus Raj shares love story

Beauty queen-turned-host Venus Raj finally shared her and Andrei Felix' love story.

In an interview on “Kris TV” on Tuesday, Raj said that her romantic relationship with “Umagang Kay Ganda” co-host Felix started from a good friendship.

"Well, kami talaga nagsimula kaming magkaibigan, barkada kasama ang iba naming co-hosts. As in walang malisya, as in super friends na kapag nakakakita kami ng potential na babae na pwede nilang ligawan.... ako pa mismo ang nagsasabi na 'parang pwede,'" Raj said.

Raj said that after going out together for the morning show's segment, their friendship slowly turned into romance.

"Since magkaibigan kami at most of the time kami ‘yung nasa location, kami ang lumalabas. Kapag example may awarding, kami ang pumupunta para tumanggap ng award. Nagkataon ganoon, parang na-develop na lang siya, hanggang sa namamalayan ko nanliligaw na pala. Hanggang sa dumating sa point na parang nanliligaw na ito. Nagpapadala ng flowers sa bahay, may ganoon na, at nagpapadala ng lechon sa bahay," Raj said.

Raj said that Felix waited for a quite long time to court her since she came from a traumatic relationship.

"Matagal pa po, mahabang mahabang proseso. Well galing ako sa isang relationship na medyo na-trauma rin ako, ayaw ko munang mag-boyfriend muna. Sabi ko talagang I was praying na ayaw kong i-force ang sarili ko na maghanap ng boyfriend or magpa-impress sa kung sinumang lalaki. Kung may ibibigay sa akin si Lord na tao para sa akin, ‘yun na siguro ang magiging boyfriend ko at magiging asawa ko kung magkataon man. Ganoon ako kaseryoso sa isang relationship," Raj said.

As she celebrates her fourth month together with Felix, the beauty queen admitted that she now sees herself spending the rest of her life with her “Umagang Kay Ganda” co-host.

"Yes. First of all, he is God-fearing at dati pa naman ‘yun ang pinagpi-pray ko na I want to be with someone na alam ko ay malapit sa Diyos dahil kasi kung hindi ay hindi magiging maganda ‘yung relationship niyo at siya ang makakasama mo. Super family-oriented siya, nakilala ko na ang family niya at makikita mo kung gaano ka-importante sa kanya ang family niya at gaano siya ka-importante sa family niya," she said.

But Raj was quick to add that she is not yet ready to walk down the aisle anytime soon.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/venus-raj-shares-love-story

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Dondon wants to marry Valerie Concepcion

Actress-host Valerie Concepcion admitted her boyfriend basketball player Dondon Hontiveros had already proposed marriage but said she is not yet ready to get hitched.

In an interview with morning show "KrisTV," which aired on Monday, Concepcion said Hontiveros, who plays for Petron at the Philippine Basketball Association, popped the question during their recent "cool-off" period.

"Bago kami nagkabalikan, 'yun ang kinukulit niya sa akin, 'yung kasal. Kaso ako naman 'yung natupe. Hindi pa ako ready. Hindi ko alam kung sinabi niya to win me back o gusto na niya, hindi ko pa alam," Concepcion said.

"Pero sinabi ko sa kanya na hindi pa ako ready. Kung magbabalikan tayo, tignan natin kung mapupunta doon. Pero sa ngayon hindi pa," Concepcion added.

The actress admitted that it was she who called for a "time-out" from their relationship, which lasted for three months, from November 2011 to February this year.

Concepcion said this was because she needed some space.

It was in October last year that Hontiveros and Concepcion went public with their relationship when they attended the fifth Star Magic Ball.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/dondon-wants-marry-valerie-concepcion

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Karylle defends Vice Ganda

Singer Karylle defended "It's Showtime" co-host Vice Ganda on rumors that the comedian is hard to get along with.

In a press launch for the music video of her single “I’ve Found My Smile Again” from her album “Roadtrip,” Karylle said the public should consider that Vice Ganda went through a difficult time with the passing of his grandmother early this year.

“Hindi siya mahirap kasama... One of the things with being a comedian, nakikita ko that they always have to be happy and may mga pinagdaanan din naman siya,” she said.

“Alam ko kahit na nakita siya doon sa wake, hindi niya fully na-express ang grief niya. Once in a while kapag nakakakita siya ng lola sa show, naiiyak talaga siya. I understand that kasi I'm also close to my lola, but not like him na lumaki sa lola niya.

"Feeling ko minsan ‘yung stress from that na hindi nailabas, pero aside from that, masarap siyang kasama talaga. May mga kanya-kanya naman kaming pinagdadaanan and we’re always there for each other. Noong may pinagdaanan din ako, I know that they were really there for me and they made it known. So, same way now na may pinagdadaanan siya or parang gina-judge siya ng mga tao. Gusto kong sabihin na masarap siyang katrabaho and nararamdaman ko talaga ‘yung pagmamahal niya in the sense na ‘yung suporta niya all out.”

Asked to react on the issue that Vidanes allegedly resigned from directing "It's Showtime" following a "tiff" with Ganda and other co-hosts, Karylle replied: "Actually, wala namang naganap na ganoon. But of course, kapag hindi kasi masyadong sinasagot ang intriga, nagiging mas magulo siya. Kasi hindi naman ako directly involved. Although family ko sila, mahirap ding magsalita kasi hindi ko rin alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko.

"Alam mo, one of the things na palagi kong binabalikan na when we move to the new studio, may pangako kami sa isa't isa na walang iwanan sa isa't isa, so ‘yun talaga."

Karylle then assured that Vidanes is still the director of "It's Showtime."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/karylle-defends-vice-ganda

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Abunda wants to produce Jessica's PH concert

Television host Boy Abunda wants to produce the Philippine concert of Filipino-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez.

On Sunday, Abunda said on "The Buzz" that he's really proud of Sanchez, who is now part of the Top 6 of the latest season of the hit US talent search "American Idol."

"Hindi pa ito alam ni Kris (Aquino) pero sana ay mabigyan po kami ng pagkakataon na mai-produce ang concert ni Jessica Sanchez dito sa Pilipinas," Abunda said.

"She's really brilliant. Alam niyo po mga kaibigan I've seen so many contests but Jessica Sanchez is one of the best singers na aking narinig sa buong buhay ko. Ang galing," he added.

Abunda also asked the Filipinos to continue supporting Sanchez and to vote for her to become the first Pinoy "American Idol" winner.

"Iboto po natin si Jessica Sanchez sa 'American Idol.' Huwag po tayong papayag na hindi manalo ang batang ito because I think she is one of the best singers in the world," he said.

"So hinihikayat natin ang ating mga kababayan sa Amerika at territories sa States, cast your votes for Jessica Sanchez," Abunda said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/abunda-wants-produce-jessicas-ph-concert

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Toni denies break-up with Paul Soriano

Television host Toni Gonzaga shrugged off reports claiming that she and her boyfriend Paul Soriano have decided to part ways.

Last Sunday after Vic Sotto’s “The Buzz” guesting, the comedian asked Gonzaga if it is true that she and Soriano are now separated.

“Niloloko nga ako ni Bossing. Nagkita kami dito, sabi niya ‘Break na daw kayo.’ Sabi ko chismis, hindi joke lang ‘yon,” Gonzaga told “Showbiz News Ngayon.”

Reports say Gonzaga and Soriano cannot spend time together because of the former’s hectic work schedule.

“Eh baka siguro dahil hindi na nagkikita but hindi naman siguro magiging dahilan iyon. What’s important is your faith and your love for each other. ‘Yon naman siguro ang pinakamalaking pundasyon na panghahawakan ng isang relasyon. Hindi naman dahil sa hindi na kayo nagkikita. Hindi po totoo ‘yon,” she said.

Gonzaga emphasized that all is well in their relationship.

“Pag may time talaga, nagba-bond. Actually hindi lang naman bonding na kaming 2 lang. Bonding with the family,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/toni-denies-break-paul-soriano

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Gretchen Barretto 'afraid' of Vice Ganda

Socialite actress Gretchen Barretto admitted that she used to be intimidated by comedian-host Vice Ganda.

But that changed on Sunday when Barretto agreed to guest on “Gandang Gabi Vice.”

“Tonight I didn’t only learn new words from you but I learned to also …now I know parang I should face my fear. You are my fear. Now at least nakilala na kita and it’s so much fun,” Barretto said.

“I'm glad na pumunta ako dito parang I'm getting to know you more,” she added.

She also praised Vice Ganda, calling the comedian a “beautiful” person.

“Kasi ang tao naman hindi tinitignan sa panlabas na anyo, dapat hindi ba (ang titignan) ay ‘yung pangkalahataan, everything. And for me napapatawa mo ang maraming tao and that makes you beautiful,” Barretto told Vice Ganda.

For his part, Vice Ganda said that it was an honor for him to have Barretto as his guest.

“Ako talaga I’m so happy that you are here face-to-face with me... you know this is a dream come true,” he said. “Maraming salamat at natuwa ako. Gusto kong nakakausap ng ganito talaga ‘yung ang layo layo sa pagkatao ko.”

Barretto is currently busy working on ABS-CBN’s newest hit series “Princess and I” with Kathryn Bernardo.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/gretchen-barretto-afraid-vice-ganda

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Teen icon Kim Chiu in US for Star Magic Tour

Kim Chiu, who is part of the Star Magic 18 World Tour, arrived in Los Angeles a few days early to do a special project, and to visit award-winning Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino.

Chiu can’t release the details of the project that took place in Hollywood or her meeting with Tolentino, but she’s excited for these new firsts in her rising career.

Both Chiu and Tolentino are fresh from recently winning awards.

Tolentino was named “Designer of the Week” at the Palm Springs Fashion Week last month.

Chiu was recently voted by fans as Best Actress and Best Female Icon at the first ever Kabarkada Choice Awards hosted by Studio 23.

“Syempre super happy, overwhelming, flattering, thankful sa mga fans for voting [for] me, supporting me,” she said.

“It was fun because at the same time she won, our big fashion show happened, and we were sharing and talking about my show and the movie,” added the Hollywood designer.

The Star Magic Tour started in Los Angeles on April 15, and went to San Jose on April 16.

The show then goes to New York on April 23.

During the one-week break, Chiu celebrated her 21st birthday on April 19.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/teen-icon-kim-chiu-us-star-magic-tour

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Sexy Kapuso star Sam Pinto, happy na raw sa kanyang body

Pinagtatapat pagdating sa paseksihan ang mga Kapuso star na sina Sam Pinto at Ellen Adarna, kapwa paboritong cover ng mga men’s magazine.

Last year ay nakuha ni Sam ang titulo bilang sexiest Pinay ng FHM magazine. Last month naman ay pinagkaguhan ng mga kalalakihan ang naturang babasahin kung saan ang sexy photo ni Ellen ang nasa cover.

Sa Showbiz Exclusive ng GMA News TV nitong Miyerkules, sinabing hindi ikinaila ni Ellen na may bahagi ng kanyang katawan ang dumaan sa cosmetic surgery.

Dito ay natanong si Sam kung okey din lang ba kanya na maging kabilang sa mga matatawag na “salamat po doc" beauty.

Pero sabi ni Sam, masaya na siya sa kanyang katawan ngayon. Pero wala naman daw masama kung may mga taong sumasailalim sa cosmetic surgery.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/249008/showbiz/chikaminute/sexy-kapuso-star-sam-pinto-happy-na-raw-sa-kanyang-body

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Barbie Forteza on Joshua Dionisio's ‘Marry Me’ gift to her last Valentine's

May isyu ngayon na isa raw si Barbie Forteza sa mga itinuturong dahilan kung bakit may mga artistang nagbabalak umalis sa GMA-7 at lumipat sa ibang istasyon.

Isa raw kasi si Barbie—kasama sina Marian Rivera, Bianca King, at Bea Binene—sa mga hindi nawawalan ng projects sa GMA-7; dahilan kaya may ilang artistang napababalitang gusto nang iwanan ang Kapuso network.

Ano ang reaksiyon dito ni Barbie?

Sabi ng tween star, "Shocked po ako! Kasi hindi ko po talaga alam yun.

"Wala naman po akong naririnig na isa ako sa mga sinasabing dahilan kung meron nga pong nagbabalak na umalis sa GMA.

"Naniniwala po ako na wala naman akong kinalaman sa mga ganung sitwasyon."

Ano ang masasabi niya sa mga artistang lumilipat ng network?

"Iginagalang ko po ang kanilang desisyon. I'm sure pinag-isipan nila nang husto yun.

"Pero kung ako po ang tatanungin ninyo, I wish dito na 'ko sa GMA hanggang sa pagtanda ko," aniya.

FAVORITE TWEEN STAR? Pero naniniwala ba si Barbie na isa siya sa mga paboritong artista ng GMA-7?

"Hindi naman po paborito. Nararamdaman ko lang po na nagtitiwala sila sa akin at sinusuportahan nila ako.

"At yun po ay tinatanaw kong malaking utang na loob.

"Nagpapasalamat po ako sa GMA sa break na naibigay nila sa akin. Hindi ko po sila bibiguin," sabi niya.

Marami ang nagsasabi na isa si Barbie sa next important stars ng Kapuso network. Ano ang masasabi niya rito?

"Naku, ang dami po naming next important stars ng GMA.

"Sa mga tweens na lang po, e, ang gagaling po nilang lahat.

"And given the right break, I'm sure maipapakita nila ang kanilang galing."

THE PERFUME. Inusisa rin ng PEP si Barbie tungkol sa iniregalong perfume sa kanya ni Joshua Dionisio noong Valentine's Day.

Na-shock ba siya dahil "Marry Me" ang pangalan ng Lanvin perfume na regalo sa kanya ni Joshua?

"Hindi naman po shocked, sobrang kinilig lang po ako!

"Kaya daw po niya yun ibinigay sa akin dahil... mabango daw po yun!" sabay tawa ni Barbie.

WALKOUT ISSUE. Nilinaw naman ni Barbie ang tungkol sa isyung pagwu-walk out daw niya sa taping ng natapos nang afternoon soap na Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin.

Aniya, "Hindi po ako nag-walk out.

"Nagpaalam po kami na may flight kami the next morning kaya hindi po kami puwedeng abutin ng 12 midnight.

"Twelve thirty na nga po kami umalis at alam po ng production na aalis na ako. Hindi po ako nag-walk out.

"Bakit ko naman po gagawin yun? Sino naman po ako para mag-walk out?

"Hindi ko po gagawin yun," diin niya.

THE ROAD. Samantala, masaya si Barbie na ipapalabas sa abroad ang The Road, ang horror-suspense movie ng GMA Films.

Ang pagpapalabas sa North America (U.S. at Canada) ng The Road ay simula sa Mayo 9.

Ani Barbie, "Sino naman po ang hindi magiging proud?

"Napakalaking achievement po para sa movie namin na maipalabas sa ibang bansa.

"At very proud po ako, kaming lahat na mga artista na kasama sa movie, na naging parte kami ng The Road."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248997/showbiz/barbie-forteza-on-joshua-dionisio-s-marry-me-gift-to-her-last-valentine-s

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Julie Anne San Jose still 'getting to know' Elmo Magalona

Pumirma ng kontrata si Julie Anne San Jose sa GMA Records nitong Lunes, February 20, sa GMA Network Center Studio 6 para sa kanyang gagawing record album.

Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa Party Pilipinas mainstay, sinabi niyang excited na siya para sa kanyang first solo album na nakatakdang ilabas sa kalagitnaan ng taong ito.

"Nakapili na po kami ng mga songs.

"Yung dalawa po dun, compositions ko po. Tapos yung other tracks ko po is puro original and then three covers," sabi pa nito.

Ngayong malapit na siyang maging isang ganap na recording artist, paano naman ang kanyang acting career?

"Gusto ko rin naman pong mag-acting,

"Pero nabuhay po kasi ako sa music, e... bata pa lang po ako, talagang kumakanta na po ako.

"Okay naman po, okay din naman po sa 'king mag-acting," sabi niya.

Napabilang si Julie Anne sa defunct early primetime series na Daldalita, kung saan naka-loveteam niya si Elmo Magalona.

Naging magaan lamang ang role niya dito dahil pambata ang programa. Paano kung isabak siya sa isang soap opera?

"If given the chance na magkakaroon, I would love to," sagot ng dalagita.

Sina Julie Anne at Elmo rin ang magkatambal sa pelikulang Just One Summer, na nakatakdang ipalabas sa second quarter ng 2012.

JULIELMO. Dahil nga sa pag-arangkada ng kanyang solo singing career, hindi maiwasang maitanong kay Julie Anne kung "nagkanya-kanya" na nga ba sila ni Elmo.

Isa kasi sa itinuturing na promising loveteams ang "Julielmo," bansag ng fans sa tambalan nina Julie Anne at Elmo, na nagsimula nang mag-duet sila sa isang production number para sa Party Pilipinas.

Sabi ni Julie Anne, "Ay, hindi naman po. Actually, kasi si Elmo, may single din po siya.

"Ako naman po, may album din po ako.

"Magkakaroon din naman po kami ng movie, so hindi naman po siguro kami kanya-kanya."

NOT CLOSE. Sa kabila ng kanilang team-up ni Elmo, "professional" lamang daw ang kanilang relasyon, ayon kay Julie Anne.

"Hindi po kasi kami, like lumalabas na, 'Uy, ganyan, let's hang out.'

"Parang wala pong time. Kasi busy rin po ako, busy rin po siya," paliwanag niya.

Wala bang malalim na patutunguhan ang tambalan nila?

"Wala pa naman po. For now, work lang po muna."

Sa edad niyang 17 ay hindi pa raw handang makipagrelasyon si Julie Anne.

Ayon pa sa kanya, nasa "getting-to-know" stage pa rin sila ni Elmo hanggang ngayon.

"Hindi naman po sa... like, hindi kami nag-uusap, hindi naman din po sa hindi kami close. Pero kasi po, 'pag nagkikita kami, as in work lang po talaga," paliwanag niya.

Mas gugustuhin ba niyang mag-solo o magkaroon ng loveteam?

"Uhm, though maganda rin po na may kapareha kasi, it's like a... bonus na rin po yun.

"Pero siyempre, may solo careers din po kaming dalawa.

"Solo po siguro," sagot niya.

"OUT OF TUNE" SINGERS. Natanong din si Julie Anne kung kaninong yapak ang gusto niyang sundan bilang singer.

"Lea Salonga po," mabilis niyang sagot.

"Kasi po idol ko na po talaga siya since bata pa lang po ako.

"Kasi po si Ms. Lea, sobrang professional niya po mag-work and sobrang linis po ng boses niya.

"Tsaka gusto ko rin po ma-try mag-Broadway someday."

Kaugnay nito, natanong si Julie Anne kung ano ang reaksiyon niya sa isyung ang mga mabebentang concerts daw ngayon ay ang mga "sintunadong kumanta."

Sagot niya rito, "Hindi naman po ako against dun kasi kung love n'yo po talaga yung ginagawa niyo, so be it.

"Kung gusto n'yo na ganun yung mangyari, it's up to the people na rin po kung ano yung magiging interpretation nila, 'tsaka yung mga magiging reactions nila about that.

"Ako naman po, I have no right na i-judge po sila agad.

"Bale siyempre po kasi, lahat naman po tayo medyo may kakayahang kumanta, kahit sintunado or what...

"Kung ano po yung reaksiyon nung mga tao, whether good or bad, wala na po tayong magagawa dun."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248970/showbiz/julie-anne-san-jose-still-getting-to-know-elmo-magalona

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Judai, Iza to star in indie film

Judy Ann Santos has started shooting her first independent film, "Mga Munting Lihim," for director Jose Javier Reyes.

Santos said she cut her usual talent fee to do the project, which also stars Iza Calzado.

"Dream ko talaga 'to. This is it... for the love of everyone," she said with a laugh.

Santos and Calzado play friends in the movie, which revolves around the secrets behind the death of Santos's character.

But Santos clarified that she doesn't play a ghost in the film.

"Babalik lang ako ng babalik sa voiceover and flashbacks dahil ang dami kong sikreto sa diary na malalaman nina Iza," she explained.

"Sa totoong buhay, marami talaga kaming sikreto," Santos teased, referring to rumors linking Calzado to President Benigno Aquino III before he started seeing Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee.

"'Yan na naman, no please!" Calzado protested, to which Santos said, "Basta sabi ko kay Iza love comes from the comes most unexpected persons and places. Tingnan mo ako, ending ko sa La Sallista."

Santos is married to actor-host Ryan Agoncillo, who graduated from De La Salle University-Manila.

Meanwhile, Santos revealed that she will have a duet with Sarah Geronimo for the singer's upcoming show, "Sarah G. Live."

"Alam n'yo naman 'yang si Sarah halimaw sa harap ng kamera. Off camera, mahiyain pero once onstage na, iba na. Sana makaya niya ako," Santos said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/judai-iza-star-indie-film

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Enchong, Erich on-cam friends only?

Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales finally addressed issue that they are only friends in front of the cameras.

In an interview, the reel couple said what is important is they are giving their best in their work.

"Siguro people are expecting na kapag cut namin ay ganoon pa din kami nagtititigan sa isa't isa. Hindi ganoon. Kumbaga kailangan naming aralin kung ano ang ibinigay sa aming trabaho at 'yun ang pinunta namin doon. Yeah, we are close, pero baka ang iniisip nila sa close ay palaging magkatabi at palaging magka-usap. Siguro 'yun ang old meaning noon pero we understand each other," Dee said.

"To begin with we were really never sobrang, like chika, chika on the set, kasi nandoon kami para magtrabaho. I'm not saying naman na hindi mag-uusap or kung anuman pero hindi ba kapag trabaho eh trabaho talaga? At napaka-importante 'yung during break time namin ay kwentuhan pero kapag trabaho eh trabaho lang,"Gonzales added.

Dee said what makes their relationship different from others is the fact that they know how to handle their misunderstandings as a love team.

"The things that make our relationship colorful or sweeter ay kung anuman ang hindi namin napagkakasunduam ay naayos naming dalawa and that's our advantage. Kumbaga 'yun ang aming edge kung bakit nagla-last ang love team namin," Dee added.

For Gonzales, she's just thankful that her team up with Dee makes people happy.

"Sobrang thankful kami kasi sa partnership namin. Ilang teleserye na kami magkasama at may mga tao kaming napapasaya at nai-inspire namin sila. You know that's very important sa amin. That's why we are here. Dahil sa kanila kaya kami nandito," Gonzales added.

Gonzales and Dee are now finishing the final two weeks of their hit series "Maria La Del Barrio."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/enchong-erich-cam-friends-only

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Erich, Derek reunite for new film

Actress Erich Gonzales is once again working with hunk actor Derek Ramsay.

In an interview on Monday afternoon, Gonzales said she is finishing some scenes for her upcoming movie with Ramsay.

"Pagkatapos po ng Maria La del Barrio may kanya-kanya kaming pelikulang gagawin ni (Enchong Dee). Siya po ay (The Reunion). Ako naman po ay 'Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang.' Tapos po another movie also with Mario Maurer. So we are very blessed and thankful sa lahat ng blessings at projects na pinagkakatiwala sa amin po," said Gonzales, who worked with Ramsay in the series "Magkaribal."

Gonzales said the movie under Star Cinema will hit theaters on March 14.

"This is a different kind of horror movie. Hindi siya yung tipikal na tatakutin ka lang. Dito si Corazon ay kakaiba talaga, at kung gusto niyo ng ibang tema naman ay panoorin niyo ang Corazon: Ang Unang Asawa."

Gonzales was once linked with Ramsay. Asked if she's worried that new controversies may surface, Gonzales replied: "Wala naman pong katotohanan ang mga 'yon. So 'yun positive lang. Sana suportahan ng tao ang movie namin at sana ay magustuhan nila."

Maria La del Barrio

Currently, Gonzales is the lead star of series "Maria La del Barrio" which is now on its final two weeks.

"Last two weeks na lang po. Three times po siyang na-extend and dahil 'yun sa mainit na pagtanggap ng manonood na gabi-gabi na walang pinapalampas na episode. Kaya sobrang pasasalamat kami sa kanila. 'Di kami tatagal ng seven months kung walang suporta nila," Gonzales said.

"Sa last two weeks ay abangan nila ang pasabog. Gaya ng sinabi ko magbayad ang dapat magbayad. Malalaman nila ang mangyayari kay Maria. Handa niyang gawin para pag-ibig ng anak na ang tagal niyang hinanap," she added.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/erich-derek-reunite-new-film

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Melai confirms breakup with Jason

Melai Cantiveros finally admitted that she broke up with actor Jason Francisco.

"Hindi, oo, hindi," Cantiveros told Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Carlo Romero when asked if Francisco is her real-life boyfriend.

Cantiveros and Francisco entered the PBB house last Sunday to help Big Brother in giving tasks and challenges to the remaining housemates.

Cantiveros also told housemate Deniesse Joaquin that she and Francisco are no longer together.

"Parang ganoon nga (hiwalay na)," she said.

She quickly added: "Pero hindi na naman ako galit sa kanya ngayon."

While talking to Big Brother, Francisco confessed that he and Cantiveros are having misunderstandings.

"Aaminin ko kaming dalawa hindi kami marunong magtago ng feelings ng emotions. Kaya nga noon nakita mo, hindi ako masyadong pinapansin. Aaminin ko may tampuhan kaming dalawa pero dumarating naman 'yon at nagkataon lang na bigla kaming pumasok dito eh nasa moment pa kami ng tampuhan. Pero it doesn't mean na hiwalay na kami forever," Francisco said.

Francisco said their rift stemmed from an incident wherein he forgot to invite Cantiveros to join him in a party hosted by ex-housemate Paul Jake Castillo.

"Sa natatandaan ko kasi hindi ko siya na-invite sa bahay ni pareng Paul Jake. Akala niya, na-feel niya lang, na di siya importante sa akin. In-explain ko naman sa kanya na minsan ay gusto ko ding mag-isa kasi may iniisip ako para sa amin. So na-feel niya yata nanlalamig ako sa kanya o wala na akong feelings," Francisco said.

"Hindi ako nagso-sorry sa kanya so gusto niya lang akong mag-sorry. Ako naman ayaw kong mag-sorry kasi wala naman akong kasalanan," he added.

In the show, Francisco admitted that his feelings for Cantiveros are still the same.

"Siyempre naman mahal, as in ganoon pa din. Sinabi ko sa kanya dati na kung di dahil sa kanya ay di ako magtagal dito (sa PBB house) so ganoon din sa labas. Kasi siya lang ang tao na alam kong magiging kakampi ko at kasanga ba," Francisco said.

Last week, the producers of the Saturday comedy show “Banana Split” have declined to comment on Francisco’s decision to leave the sitcom.

According to rumors, Francisco left the show because of his conflict with Cantiveros.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/melai-confirms-breakup-jason

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Angel Locsin says no to casual sex

She may be one of the country’ sexiest stars but actress Angel Locsin said she doesn’t believe in casual sex.

“I’m not like that. I cannot accept that. It’s not me,” Locsin said in an interview with The Philippine Star, which appeared on Monday.

In her latest film, “Unofficially Yours,” opposite actor John Lloyd Cruz, Locsin plays a lifestyle writer for a newspaper who engages in casual relationships.

“Basically, it’s a story about a guy who believes so much in love then falls in love with someone who doesn’t. The girl practices casual relationships, non-committal, no ties. The guy’s character wants the girl to believe in love again, that a formal relationship is better than a casual one,” the film’s director Cathy Garcia-Molina said in a statement.

“My character is liberated,” Locsin said. “It’s something new for me.”

But while she understands her character, Locsin said it doesn’t mean she completely identifies with the idea of casual sex.

“I believe it’s best if a relationship begins with love rather than lust or any other intention,” she said.

Locsin is “exclusively” seeing footballer player Phil Younghusband.

“I feel that malayo pa and that this isn’t it yet,” she said in the interview.

“There’s more happiness to come, and mas excited ako dun. I treasure the memories we have so far, but I believe na may mas maganda pa na patutunguhan.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/13/12/angel-locsin-says-no-casual-sex

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Charice says Houston one of her 'heroes'

International singing sensation Charice is still in disbelief that award winning singer and actress Whitney Houston has passed away.

In her official Twitter account on Sunday, Charice said she considers Houston as one of her heroes.

“One of my heroes, Whitney Houston. I will always love you.. RIP,” she tweeted.

In another tweet, Charice posted the hashtag #IWillAlwaysLoveYouWhitney, which is the title of Houston’s best-known song "I will Always Love You."

Charice said Houston’s passing is like losing her own relative.

“I still can't believe this. I'm really shocked and sad. :'( I feel like I lost a relative. I'm gon cry. I'm shaking. Love u Whitney... :'(“ she said.

It would be recalled that Charice sang Houston's "I Have Nothing" on the American talk show "Oprah" in 2008, which launched her international career.

"I Have Nothing" was also one of Charice's songs in her album under Star Records.

Aside from “I Have Nothing,” Charice also performed renditions of other Houston songs including “One Moment in Time” and “Run to You.”

Houston, who reigned in the 1980 and 1990s, has died at the age of 48.

Her bodyguard found her dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills at 3:55 Saturday afternoon (Sunday morning in Manila).

The cause of Houston’s death remains unclear.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/13/12/charice-says-houston-one-her-heroes

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Regine honored to be idol of aspiring singers

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez is flattered to be the idol of many young aspiring singers, she said Friday with husband Ogie Alcasid at her side.

“Hindi ako nai-insecure,” Regine said in an interview with dzMM’s Karen Davila and Vic Lima. “I feel flattered, I feel honored na ako na ina-idolize, kasi dati ako lang ‘yung naga-idolize. Ngayong ako na ‘yun. Nakakatuwa.

“Siguro kasi how I started also, sa contest din ako nanggaling,” Regine added. "Siguro they can relate."

Young pop singers like Sarah Geronimo and Angeline Quinto, who both got their big break after winning in singing contests, have both been vocal about their adulation for Regine.

Ogie, who is proud of his wife and her achievements as a singer, said, “Ang-daming magagaling na singer dito sa Pilipinas, pero itong asawa ko ang pinakamagaling.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/12/regine-honored-be-idol-aspiring-singers

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Vicki gives up Hayden?

Is celebrity doctor Vicki Belo giving up her love for Hayden Kho?

In her official Twitter account, Belo said that Kho can now openly date actress-singer Nancy Castiglione or Nancy Jane.

"nancycastilogne you can now openly date @haydenjr . You have my blessings . Hope you'll both be happy," Belo said.

Rumors have circulated that Kho was allegedly spotted earlier this week kissing Castiglione at a bar in Taguig.

For his part, Kho admitted that he and Belo are having a misunderstanding.

"Before things go out of hand: Vicki and I are just having a misunderstanding. Don't make conclusions. There's infidelity issue here," Kho said in his Twitter.

"I meant NO infidelity issue," he quickly cleared.

Kho, who is infamous for his sex videos, is now appealing to the public not to cast their judgement right away for the sake of Castiglione's children.

"I'd like to appeal to everyone to please hold your judgement. There has been a misunderstanding and it's gone out of proportion. I feel that the public doesn't have to get involved in this but since names have to be cleared and this issue involves the welfare of two innocent toddlers, I will have to speak out my piece, but at the right time. Thank you," Kho said.

Castiglione, who is not married, gave birth to twins Matteo and Joaquin in March 2009.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/12/vicki-gives-hayden

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Lea to share stage with James Ingram

Filipina International singer Lea Salonga is excited to share the stage with American R&B singer James Ingram, who is coming to Manila for two shows.

"Well actually the schedule was open when the inquiry came in to guest with James Ingram. My mom said 'he's coming are you interested?' And of course it's James Ingram, so I said yes," Salonga said.

The Tony Award winner admitted that she's a fan of Ingram. She has a great respect for the latter, whom she described as one of the best artists.

"So at least masasabi ko na kahit minsan lang nagkasama kami nagka-duet kami and I'm sure because of his experience there are still of lot things that I can pick up. Salamat na lang at free ang schedule na hanggang Cebu ay makakasama ako," she said.

Salonga said that some of her favorites Ingram songs are "I Will Be There," "Just Once" and "I Don't Have A Heart."

Ingram is expected to wow his Filipino fans with his hits in the concert at Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on February 17 and at Waterfront Hotel, Cebu on February 18.

A producer and also a songwriter, Ingram will also be celebrating his 50th birthday in Manila on February 16.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/12/lea-share-stage-james-ingram

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Annabelle won't release Nadia's daughters

Talent manager Annabelle Rama stressed she won't be releasing her talents, Annyka and Alynna, the daughters of Nadia Montenegro, who filed multiple charges against her.

In an interview on ANC's Headstart hosted by Karen Davila on Friday, Rama said that Montenegro should follow what was stated in their contract.

"No. She has to follow the contract," Rama said.

Rama explained that it is too late for her to give up the contract especially after Montenegro filed cases against her.

"Alam mo ang income ko sa anak ni Nadia barya lang! Puwede kong irelease talaga hindi ba? Kung dinaan niya sa magandang pakiusap baka sakali pa ibibigay ko pero idinaan niya sa child abuse, binugaw (ko daw). Ayaw ko ng ganoon idadaan mo sa demandahan para i-release ko, ayaw ko ng ganyan," she said.

She added: "Wala siyang pisong ginastos para sa anak niya pinaaral ko ng acting, dancing, advance pang-enrollment, advance pangdamit, advance pangtakip ng tseke niya, ang daming advance sa opisina at ang nagbabayad ay ang anak niya. Every payday wala na para sa anak niya kasi kinuha na ni Nadia inutang na niyang advance."

Rama said her anger stemmed from the fact that she did everything for her talent but Montenegro slapped cases against her.

"Ibig sabihin lahat ng klaseng utang nasa akin tapos ang kapalit ay demanda sino ang hindi magagalit diyan? Binababoy ang pangalan ko, ang sarli ko. Gusto niya palang i-manage, sana pinakiusaan ako ng maganda kasi hindi naman ako makakabili ng bag sa komisyon ko diyan, barya lang sa akin yon," Rama said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/12/annabelle-wont-release-nadias-daughters

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John Lloyd hopes to work with ex-gf Kaye Abad

Actor John Lloyd Cruz admitted he is still hoping to do a project again with ex-girlfriend, actress Kaye Abad.

In an interview with Bandila on Thursday, Cruz said that if given a chance he would really like to work with Abad, who was his co-star in the TV series "Tabing Ilog."

"Sa aspeto na gusto ko siyang makatrabaho at mabigyan kami ng tsansa na mabigyan kami ng isang palabas ay si Kaye Abad," Cruz told show's host Boy Abunda.

Asked to described Abad, Cruz replied: "Forever simple."

Cruz and Abad's last successful team-up was for the ABS-CBN teen drama "Tabing Ilog," which ended in 2003.

In a previous interview, Abad also admitted she also dreams of doing a project with Cruz.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/12/john-lloyd-hopes-work-ex-gf-kaye-abad

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Ex-Miss World contestant poses for FHM

Danielle Castano, the country’s representative to the 2008 Miss World beauty pageant, has joined the Viva Hot Babes roster, along with Jade Lopez, a former contestant at a TV talent search show.

The two women are also on the cover of the February issue of men’s magazine FHM wearing metal-spiked bikinis.

Castano was born in Los Angeles, California and returned to the Philippines in 2007 before joining the Binibining Pilipinas pageant the following year.

“[It] was my first pageant. I didn’t really plan on joining. When I came home in 2007, I was supposed to just visit my mom and my family,” she told the magazine, adding that her plans changed when she met Jonas Gaffud of the modelling agency Mercator. “They trained me for it [and] I learned a lot of things from them... And then, yeah…I won, ha ha!”

Although she didn’t talk about her projects with Viva, Castano said she feels that success will come her way this year.

“My New Year’s resolution is to keep on working for a better future. I want to be able to support my future kids and husband. Ayokong maging asawa lang na binibigyan ng pera,” she said.

Lopez, meanwhile, is trying to make a comeback after dropping out from showbiz to finish college.

“I’m a completely different person when I’m in front of the camera. I feel sexy and hot, which I really don’t feel when I’m not in front of the lens,” she told the magazine.

She also said actress Cristine Reyes gave her advice about posing for FHM.

“She advised me to stay away from salty foods and chocolates. So kumain na lang muna ako ng apples,” she said.

Lopez and Castano will have an autograph signing session on February 11 at the Robinsons Galleria.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/09/12/ex-miss-world-contestant-poses-fhm

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Matsunaga denies break-up with Heart

Brazilian-Japanese model-actor Daniel Matsunaga denied that he and girlfriend Heart Evangelista have broken up.

“No, hindi totoo ‘yon... We’re together,” he told ABS-CBN News during a fashion event on Wednesday.

Contrary to reports, Matsunaga said his relationship with Evangelista is actually doing well.

“Our relationship is going really well, thank God,” he stressed.

Matsunaga said he and Evangelista recently visited his hometown in Brazil.

“We went to Brazil also. We had a lot of [fun]. It was just for three weeks, just for her to know my family more.

And yeah, she got to know Brazil also (which is) part of my culture,” he said.

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Matsunaga said he is brewing something special for Evangelista.
“I want to make it very special like last year,” he said.

However, he refused to provide details.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/09/12/matsunaga-denies-break-heart

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Carmina's camp denies walk out issue with Claudine

The camp of television host Carmina Villaroel vehemently denied a report saying she walked out during a commercial shoot with actress Claudine Barretto because of the latter’s “endless demands.”

This issue started after Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Dolly Ann Carjaval said in her January 29 column that Villaroel almost asked the shoot to “pack up” due to Barretto’s “diva” attitude.

In an official statement released on Sunday, Villaroel's manager Shirley Kuan said: "There is absolutely no truth to the article written by Dolly Anne dated January 29, 2012 in reference to Carmina walking out of a shoot.”

Kuan added that it has been three years since Villaroel and Barretto worked together for an endorsement.

“Dolly Anne may well serve her readers by refraining from reporting an imagined story as the truth. Her attention was called through a letter (refuting her story) from Ace Saatchi, the ad agency for Lactum. Carmina has completely and flatly denied the story as well,” she said.

According to Kuan, she is not expecting a comment from Barretto about the issue as the actress is currently in Europe with her husband.

Meanwhile, the talent manager told ABS-CBN News that she is not asking Carvajal to retract her story.

She said she is speaking now to let the public know what the real story is.

“I just want to inform the public what is the truth so they may know. I am speaking in the interest of correcting the lies that Dolly Anne may have sown, knowing that, a lie which goes uncorrected soon becomes the truth,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/09/12/carminas-camp-denies-walk-out-issue-claudine

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PBB's Wendy chooses boyfriend over housemate

After admitting that she has special feelings for fellow housemate Carlo, ex-housemate Wendy Tabusalla of "Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited" said she is now back in the arms of her real-life sweetheart Lance.

Ater getting evicted from the PBB house last Saturday, Tabusalla found out that Lance had almost gone out of the country because he could no longer bear his girlfriend's trivial flirting with Carlo which had raised many eyebrows.

Tabusalla said she already apologized to Lance for what she did.

“I have already apologized to him. I wasn’t so careful with what I said and did because I was becoming more and more comfortable inside the house. Little did I know that Lance took all the negative criticisms about me,” Tabusalka said.

While the fling generated hype for the reality show, Tabusalla revealed that she has yet to develop actual feelings for Carlo, and that her physical separation from Lance only made their relationship stronger.

In fact, she feels grateful to PBB for drawing Lance and her parents closer as both parties had been consoling each other when they worried about her.

“Lance fought for me, and my parents saw that he really cared for me when he faced the consequences of my PBB stint. Before I entered the house, I was unsure if they would ever hit it off. I felt so happy when my mom and Lance both welcomed me in the outside world when I got evicted,” she said.

Known for her sincerity and frankness, Tabusalla is one of the most recognizable personalities in PBB’s present season.

Her popularity among viewers proved to be undeniable. Even when she was repeatedly nominated week after week, she would score a high percentage of votes that saved her from eviction. She even considered the nominations a chance to prove herself to her housemates, family, and the public.

“It turned out to be an opportunity for me to step up and prove my detractors wrong. I do not regret anything; I went through all the tasks without quitting,” she said.

Now that her stay inside the PBB house is over, the ramp model is dreaming anew of becoming a beauty queen and be teamed up with her showbiz crush Piolo Pascual.

She also intends to enter showbiz and wants to build a successful career like that of her idol, PBB host Toni Gonzaga, whom Tabusalla admires for the her singing, hosting, and acting prowess.

“She can do anything. It all seems so natural to her,” Tabusalla said.

Tabusalla was often referred to as the princess of the PBB house, but the program’s avid spectators have come to know her as a spoiled brat who is brave enough to express and stand up for what she truly feels.

As she faces new challenges outside of the PBB house, she brings with her the most important lesson she learned as a housemate: patience.

“Big Brother teaches the housemates to be persistent. The old Tabusalla would immediately back out on the tasks, but I carried on,” she said.

Don’t miss the exciting developments in “Pinoy Big Brother UnliDay” with Bianca Gonzalez weekdays after “Angelito: Batang Ama” in Kapamilya Gold and in “Pinoy Big Brother UnliNight” with Toni Gonzaga weeknights after “Walang Hanggan” in Primetime Bida.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/09/12/pbbs-wendy-chooses-boyfriend-over-housemate

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Kampo ni Claudine Barretto, nagsalita na sa ‘walk-out’ issue

Nagsalita na ang kampo ni Claudine Barretto tungkol sa napaulat na pagwalk-out umano sa kanya ni Carmina Villaroel sa isang commercial na ginawa nila tatlong taon na ang nakararaan.

Sa press conference na dinaluhan ni showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago, nilinaw ni Shirley Kuan, manager ni Claudine, na “correction" at hindi “denial" ang ginagawa nila tungkol sa umano’y walk-out issue na isinulat ni Dolly Anne Carvajal at lumabas sa Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Huwebes, sinabi ni Shirley na noong una ay ayaw sana nilang patulan ang artikulo dahil wala naman itong katotohanan.

Ngunit hindi umano niya makuha ang logic sa sinabi ni Dolly Anne na hayaan na lamang mamatay ang isyu kung hindi naman talaga totoo. Iginiit ng talent manager na dapat lumabas ang katotohan.

Maging si Carmina ay nauna nang nagpahayag sa media na hindi totoo na nag-walk out siya sa commercial shoot nila ni Claudine.



Gaya ni Shirley, iginiit ni Carmina na “pagtutuwid" at hindi “pagtanggi" ang nais niyang mangyari sa isyu na hindi naman daw talaga nangyari.

Sinabi ni Shirley na maging ang ad agency ay sumulat na rin umano kay Dolly Anne para itanggi na may nangyaring walk-out sa commercial shoot.

Gayunman, nanindigan si Dolly Anne sa kanyang isinulat at ang impormasyon ay nanggaling daw mismo sa isang miyembro ng production team.

Sa panayam sa telepono ng GMA News, sinabi ng kolumnista na: “I remain unfazed. I write for my readers anyway and not to sell this or that product not to do image-building for a celeb. I would not do anything to taint the legacy may Mom left behind."

Si Dolly Anne ay anak ng namayapang batikang showbiz host na si Lourdes Jimenez , Carvajal, na mas kilala bilang si Inday “Ate Ludz" Badiday.

Puna ni Shirley, walang ginawang pagberipika si Dolly Anne sa mga sangkot na tao para alamin kung totoo ang nakuhang impormasyon na nangyayari tatlong taon na ang nakakaraan.

Idinagdag ng talent manager na hindi alam ni Claudine ang lumabas na isyu dahil nagbabakasyon ito sa Europe kasama ang mister na si Raymart Santiago.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/247474/showbiz/chikaminute/kampo-ni-claudine-barretto-nagsalita-na-sa-walk-out-issue?ref=section_latest

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LJ Reyes on her upcoming sexy cover pictorial

Mukhang nalilinya si LJ Reyes sa mga papel na kontrabida. Naging epektibo rin kasi siyang kontrabida sa huling primetime series niyang Time of My Life na pinagbidahan ni Kris Bernal.

Ngayon, si Kylie Padilla naman ang kanyang aawayin sa The Good Daughter.

Kung nagkakasunud-sunod man ang mga kontrabida roles niya ngayon, hindi raw yun dahilan para mabahala ang aktres dahil baka tuluyan na siyang kamuhian ng mga manonood.

Ang katuwiran nga ni LJ, nang makausap namin sa press conference ng The Good Daughter noong February 7, "Naniniwala po ako na ang audience natin ngayon ay mature na.

"Kasi naririnig ko dati kapag kontrabida ka, binabato ka ng itlog, kamatis.

"Ngayon naman po, wala namang ganoon.

"Lalo na ngayon, ang bilis-bilis nating nakukuha ang feedback ng mga audience.

"May Twitter, may Facebook, kung anu-ano.

"So, nalalaman mo na ang mature na talaga ng audience ngayon.

"Kapag nagsabi sila na naiinis ako, halimbawa rito kay Frances [character na ginagampanan niya sa The Good Daughter], nagagalit sila sa character, pero hindi kay LJ.

"Ganoon silang mag-comment."

Gaano siya kasama ngayon sa The Good Daughter kumpara sa karakter niya sa Time of My Life?

"Alam n'yo rito, kasi tinatanong ko na nga si Direk, 'Hanggang saan ba? Hanggang saan ba ang sama ng ugali ko?'

"Niloloko ko siya. Pero sabi niya, sasama raw talaga ko.

"First two weeks kasi ipapakita nila na very loving ako sa family ko, pero protective ako sa kanila.

"Parang lagi akong on the defense na bawal n'yong galawin ang pamilya ko.

"Parang palagi akong nagtatanggol. Kasi ang mommy ko [Alicia Mayer], iba ang goal, e.

"So, since ako ang ate, kapag ang mommy mo palaging maraming iniisip, ikaw ang mag-i-stand in sa mga responsibilities na medyo nagkukulang siya.

"Kaya ganoon ang role ko, ateng-ate talaga. Hindi kagaya sa Time of My Life, immature."

May love-interest din daw siya sa soap—si Dion Ignacio.

Pero natatawang sabi niya, "Siya ang dyowa-dyowaan ko dito. Parang ginagamit ko lang siya."

SUPER MOM! Sa totoong buhay naman, puwede na nga raw siyang tawaging "Super Woman."

Bukod sa personal niyang inaalagaan ang anak nila ni Paulo Avelino na si Ethan Akio, may teleserye siya at bumalik si LJ sa pag-aaral sa La Salle-Taft.

Gusto daw tapusin ng aktres ang kurso niyang Economics na pansamantalang nahinto nang siya ay magbuntis.

"Hindi ko nga rin po alam kung paano. Pero siguro talagang kapag gusto [nakakaya].

"At saka, di ba, kapag nanay ka, bigla na lang nagagawa mo? Multi-tasking lahat 'to!

"At saka sa akin naman po, hindi ko naman po ito ginagawa para sa sarili ko kung hindi para na rin po kay Aki.

"At saka, sabi ko nga po sa interview, nag-aaral ako at nagwo-work ako as investment.

"Not only for myself but also for Aki... for his future."

Fourth year na raw si LJ sa Economics at nakapag-thesis na rin daw siya.

STILL WITH PAULO? Kumpara dati, napansin nga namin na mas matipid na ring sumagot ngayon si LJ pagdating kay Paulo.

Pero natatawa itong sumagot sa tanong kung sila pa rin bang dalawa ng ama ng kanyang anak.

"Ay naku, ilang beses ko na pong sinagot 'yan. Ayoko nang sagutin!

"Kasi... basta, basta yun po. Basta po, okay naman po kami," sabi niya.

Marami rin ang nakapansin na tila mas slim pa siya ngayon kesa noong wala pa siyang anak.

"Medyo busy lang po talaga ako ngayon. Nagbi-breastfeed, nagwo-work, may school.

"Kaya ang peg ko ngayon, super woman nga po. Yung puwede ako dito habang nasa kabilang lugar ako."

May panahon pa ba siya para sa kanyang sarili?

"Alam n'yo, naiisip ko talaga, gusto kong mag-out of the country or mag-isa.

"Pero ang me time ko as of now ha, yung me time ko... yung mag-spend pa rin ako ng time kay Aki.

"Siguro medyo rewarding na lang din talaga for me is yung mga pampering for myself. Massage.

"Pero yung me time pa rin na alone time, I prefer pa rin na makasama si Aki."

STILL SEXY! May isang sexy cover pictorial daw na lalabas si LJ ngayong March sa isang magazine.

Katuwiran pa niya, "Papayag naman ako, nagawa ko na 'to [before]. Sasabihin ko pa bang, 'Ay, hindi ko po kaya.'"

Malaki raw ang pasasalamat niya na kahit mommy na siya, tinanggap naman siyang muli lalo na raw ng mga Kapuso.

"Alam n'yo, sobrang thankful ako sa network. Kahit naman si Paulo, thankful kami.

"Kahit naman noong umamin kami, sina Ma'am Wilma [Galvante], sobrang supportive sa amin.

"Siguro yun din fact na alam nilang ginagawa namin ang best namin.

"Kapag may character, e, nag-e-effort talaga kami kapag binigyan kami ng show.

"Siguro yun din yun kaya hindi nila kami pinapabayaan. Kasi alam nilang nagtatrabaho kami nang mabuti," saad ni LJ.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/247465/showbiz/lj-reyes-on-her-upcoming-sexy-cover-pictorial?ref=section_latest

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