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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Kylie Padilla denies rumored breakup with Aljur Abrenica

Matagal-tagal din bago nasundan ang pinagbidahang afternoon soap ni Kylie Padilla na Blusang Itim noong isang taon.

Sa kabila nito, masasabing sulit naman ang paghihintay niya dahil ipinagmamalaki ni Kylie ang bago niyang teleserye sa GMA-7—ang The Good Daughter, na magsisimula nang mapanood sa Lunes, February 13.

Ayon kay Kylie, "best gift" sa kanyang 19th birthday noong January 25 ang show na ito.

CRYING LADY. Base sa ipinalabas na trailer sa presscon ng The Good Daughter noong Martes, February 7, marami ang nakapansing mas magaling na siyang umiyak ngayon kumpara sa Blusang Itim noon.

Ayon kay Kylie, espesyal ang teleseryeng ito para sa kanya.

"Sabi ko nga kanina, this is very personal.

"Si Bea [her character's name], malapit talaga kay Kylie. Masyado siyang mapagmahal sa pamilya.

"I think they really made the show for me.

"Kakaiba po ang pagmamahal ko sa show na 'to."

Sa kuwento ng The Good Daughter ay may stepmother si Kylie, na ginagampanan ni Alicia Mayer.

Parang may hawig sa totoong buhay ni Kylie ang bagong teleserye niya dahil tunay na may stepmother din siya—si Mariel Rodriguez.

Pero ayon kay Kylie, "Mabait naman po si Tita Mariel."

Sa teleserye kasi ay malupit sa kanya ang stepmother niya.

KYLIE "HATES" ROCCO. Nang kamustahin naman si Kylie tungkol sa working relationship nila ng leading man niya sa The Good Daughter na si Rocco Nacino, natatawang humirit ito ng: "Ay, I hate him!"

Yun pala, ang roles nila sa kanilang soap ang tinutukoy niya.

Dagdag na kuwento ni Kylie tungkol sa role ni Rocco, "Bad boy siya dito na may dating pa rin. Yung gusto mo nang sapakin."

Para bang tatay ni Kylie na si Robin Padilla, na kilala bilang "Bad Boy of the Philippine Cinema?"

"Puwede! Gusto mo yun?" baling naman ni Kylie kay Rocco.

Masarap bang katrabaho si Rocco?

"Palagi siyang masaya. 'O, halika na, take na, take na tayo!' Ganoon siya.

"Hindi ka mabo-bore. Hindi ka rin mapapagod."

"WALA NAMAN TALAGA." Natawa naman si Kylie nang tanungin kung wala na bang magseselos sa team-up nila ngayon ni Rocco.

Balita kasing break na sila ni Aljur Abrenica, bagamat hindi sila umamin kailanman.

"Bakit wala na? Wala namang talaga, e," giit ni Kylie.

Balita kasi na break na raw sila ni Aljur?

"Kung ganun naman ang lumalabas, kasi we're both working. Masaya naman kaming magtrabaho."

May balita rin kasi na umiyak daw si Kylie noong nag-celebrate siya ng kanyang 19th birthday. Ito ay sa dahilang hindi raw kasi nagpunta si Aljur na may rehearsal lang daw noon.

Mabilis naman ang naging pagtanggi ni Kylie sa isyu.

Aniya, "Hindi po totoo yun! Hindi po ako umiyak sa 19th birthday party ko.

"Umiyak po ako sa taping.

"Akala ko, galit na si Direk kasi inuulit-ulit ang take. E, yun pala, may surprise kaya naiyak ako."

Itinanggi rin ni Kylie ang balitang nalaman daw ng ama niya ang kanyang pag-iyak kaya nagalit ito kay Aljur.

"Hindi ko po alam. Hindi ko po alam. Sinong may gawa no'n?" sabi ng young actress.

Sa panayam kay Kylie ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang press, itinanggi nitong may breakup na naganap sa pagitan nila ni Aljur. Sinabi pa niyang hindi naging sila kailanman.

Pero sa ibang entertainment press na nag-interview sa kanya, sinabi raw ng dalaga na "time" at hindi third party ang dahilan ng biglang panlalamig ng anumang namamagitan sa kanila ni Aljur.

Isang source na malapit kay Aljur ang nagsabing break na raw talaga ang dalawa.

Sabi naman ni Kylie tungkol dito, "Tanungin n'yo na lang po si Aljur. Hindi ko po alam na ganoon pala ang lumalabas."

Pero naging sila nga ba ni Aljur?

"Super close, ganoon lang," pagtanggi pa rin niya.

Pero nanligaw sa kanya si Aljur?

"Hindi ko alam, e. Paano ba manligaw ang lalaki?" balik-tanong ni Kylie.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/247435/showbiz/kylie-padilla-denies-rumored-breakup-with-aljur-abrenica?ref=section_latest

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Jomari: I didn't turn my back on Ronald Singson

Actor Jomari Yllana finally explained his side on reports that he has turned his back on his business partner and good friend Ronald Singson when he needed him the most.

Yllana explained in “Bandila” on Tuesday that, although he was not vocal about it, he continuously showed his support to Singson while he was jailed in Hong Kong.

“Isa akong kaibigan na hindi nanlalaglag, at saka walang iwanan sa akin pagdating sa pagkakaibigan,” he said.

According to Yllana, more than friendship, he and Singson share a brotherly connection.

He said, “Tawag ko diyan [kay Ronald] ‘Kaps’ eh, short for ‘Kapatid.’ Masyadong malalim ‘yung pinagdadaanan namin, masyadong malalim ‘yung friendship namin.”

And even though their concert production business, Fearless Production, has been compromised by the predicament Singson faced, Yllana said they remain good friends.

He explained, “Nung natigil ‘yung concert siguro naisip ng iba papaano ‘yung negosyo, but nobody asked me kung papaano ‘yung pagkakaibigan. Sa akin pinaka-importante ‘yon eh. Nawawala ‘yung negosyo pero mas matindi sa akin ‘yung pagkakaibigan kaysa negosyo.”

In order to prove that he and Singson are currently in good terms, Yllana even shared the new business venture they are planning to invest in.

“Okay kami, nagpa-plano na nga kaming susubukan namin mag-pelikula (film production),” he said.

Meanwhile, Yllana admitted that he is actually mulling over the possibility of entering politics.

When asked about his plans to run for public office, he replied, “Pagdating ng araw [tatakbo ako].”

However, Yllana was quick to add that pursuing a political career is not something he is planning to pursue in the near future.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/08/12/jomari-i-didnt-turn-my-back-ronald-singson

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Katrina Halili open to offers from other networks

Actress Katrina Halili is considering leaving her mother network GMA 7.

In an interview with The Buzz Magazine, Halili admitted that she has not been working for the past three months.

Her last project was "Munting Heredera."

"Hindi naman ako pwedeng magtampo kasi po may guaranteed contract naman ako sa kanila. So, whether bigyan nila ako ng trabaho o hindi, may matatanggap akong pera sa kanila," Halili said.

"Pero siyempre para sa akin, mas gusto ko pa rin pang magtrabaho," she added.

She said her contract will be expiring in March.

"So bahala na si Batman kung halimbawang may mag-offer sa akin na ibang network, kung maaalagaan ako, doon ako," Halili said.

For the full story on Halili, buy a copy of the February issue of The Buzz Magazine.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/08/12/halili-open-offers-other-networks

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Luis, Bianca, Angelica now have 1M Twitter followers

Kapamilya stars Luis Manzano, Bianca Gonzalez and Angelica Panganiban now have more than 1 million followers on the microblogging site Twitter.

As of posting, Manzano has 1,006,408, while Gonzalez has 1,087,335.

Panganiban, on the other hand, now has 1,146,082.

Last April, Curtis became the first Filipino celebrity who garnered 1 million followers on Twitter.

To date, she now has 2,289,559 followers.

Other local celebrities with a huge following on Twitter include Angel Locsin (1,430,108), Vice Ganda (1,341,674), Kris Aquino (1,257,054) and KC Concepcion (1,113,588).

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/08/12/luis-bianca-angelica-now-have-1m-twitter-followers

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Grace Lee opens up about rumors linking her to James Yap

Now that she is seeing President Benigno Aquino III, Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee once and for all cleared the issue linking her to James Yap when the basketball player was still married to the President’s youngest sister Kris Aquino.

“We have the same stylist and there was a time in the salon nagkasabay kami. Kasama niya si Bimby, their baby,” Lee said.

“We weren’t even introduced. We were at the opposite sides of the salon. So it was quite ridiculous,” Lee said.

Asked if Yap courted her, Lee replied: “No, no!”

The rumors linking her to Yap started as blind items after they were seen together at a salon.

Now that she has cleared that issue, Lee said she is looking forward to meeting Kris after having met Aquino’s other sisters Pinky Abellada and Ballsy Cruz.

“I think we will be able to talk about a lot of things. I think we will get along,” Lee said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/08/12/grace-lee-opens-about-rumors-linking-her-james-yap

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Angel Locsin: Yes, I love Phil

Actress Angel Locsin got a surprise from her rumored boyfriend Phil Younghusband while she was promoting her film "Unofficially Yours" on “The Buzz” on Sunday.

Younghusband sent some gifts to Locsin, including a note and a recorder with a special message congratulating her on her new movie.

During an interview with host Toni Gonzaga, Locsin slipped and admitted how she feels for the football player despite their agreement not to commit themselves to any label.

“Siguro mahirap lang intindihin ng ibang tao na hindi naka-experience. Pero para sa akin kasi, para magmahal ka ng isang tao, para ipakita mo kung gaano ka nagki-care, para ipakita mo kung gaano mo siya kamahal, hindi niyo kailangan ng labels. Hindi niyo kailangan maging kayo basta ipakita mo lang kung gaano siya nagma-matter, kung gaano mo siya kamahal,” Locsin said.

Asked if it’s already safe to say that she loves Younghusband, Locsin said: “Oo naman!”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/angel-locsin-yes-i-love-phil

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'It's Showtime' airs pilot; trends on Twitter

ABS-CBN’s newest noontime show “It's Showtime" finally aired its pilot episode on Monday (February 6).

Minutes after it aired it's first episode, the show landed on the list of local trending topics on Twitter. The hashtag #itsshowtime" ranked first on the list as of 12: 27 p.m..

The show was opened by its original hosts Kim Atienza, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, Karylle, Billy Crawford and Vice Ganda.

Korean comedian Ryan Bang and young star Coleen Garcia were also introduced as the newest hosts of the show.

"We are back at gusto ko lang sabihin na we missed you Madlang Pipol," Navarro said.

"Ako excited ako to start a new habit everyday 'magandang tanghali madlang pipol," Curtis added.

True to its promise, the show's trademark talent search element will still remain as one of the noontime show’s highlights to serve as platform for Filipinos who want to showcase their talents or be simply seen on television.

Aside from the talent competition, the hosts also introduced the show's new segments and gimmicks including the Vice Ganda's videoke showdown segment called "Singing V."

The segment "Sine Mo 'To!" of Navarro and Curtis also made a comeback.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/its-showtime-airs-pilot-trends-twitter

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Kathryn still prefers 'teenybopper' roles

Young actress Kathryn Bernardo said she is not yet ready to follow the path of her “Mara Clara” co-star Julia Montes.

Unlike Montes, who is now Coco Martin’s leading lady in the television series “Walang Hanggan,” Bernardo said she still prefers to portray “teenybopper” roles.

“Ako kasi, kahit patandain mo ako hindi rin kapanipaniwala eh. For teenybopper roles lang yung sakin muna,” she told Push.com.ph.

Meanwhile, Bernardo said she is saddened now that her youth-oriented Sunday show “Growing Up” is about to end.

"Ito yung show na 1st time ko kinonsider na family lahat. Ang saya-saya, super. The best sila,” she said.

Bernardo and Montes are on “Growing Up.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/kathryn-still-prefers-teenybopper-roles

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Kris talks to sons before doing kissing scenes with Robin

Before taking on a daring role in the upcoming television series, “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” Queen of All Media Kris Aquino said she first told her sons, particularly James “Bimby” Yap Jr., about the new teleserye.

“In-explain ko sa kanya at sinabi ko sa kanya, ‘Honey, when it’s in front of the TV it’s pretend. So pag-pretend it’s okay lang.’ Okay siya doon, basta work,” Aquino said after the story conference for the new show.

Aquino has said she is willing to do kissing scenes with leading man Robin Padilla, especially now that her marriage to professional basketball player has been annulled.

“Ang mga maiinit na eksena, ‘wag kang mag-alala, pinaghahandaan ko ito,” Padilla told Aquino. “Pwede bang torrid na halikan? Love scene?”

“Sure! This is it,” Aquino gamely answered.

Padilla was romantically linked to Aquino 10 years ago but Padilla said his past with Aquino is not a big deal anymore since both of them have matured.

He also assured his wife, television host Mariel Rodriguez, that she has nothing to worry about.

Actress Anne Curtis completes the love triangle in the new TV show.

Aquino even joked that she will try to match the sexy scenes of Curtis in the blockbuster movie, “No Other Woman.”

“How far do you plan to go?” Curtis asked her, to which Aquino replied: “This is TV, so how far can you really go? Yung far na far hintayin na lang natin kasi may movie ako for that. Oh di ba? Akala mo ikaw lang.”

But Aquino said there will be limitations to such scenes since “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” is a family drama, which also features child star Xyriel Manabat.

Aquino and Curtis were also treated to a surprise birthday party after the story conference. Aquino is celebrating her birthday on February 14 and Curtis on February 17.

They will start taping for this project on February 21.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/kris-talks-sons-doing-kissing-scenes-robin

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Priscilla Mereilles gives birth to baby girl

Brazilian beauty queen Priscilla Mereilles gave birth to a baby girl early on Monday, according to her husband actor-host John Estrada.

In a text message to ABS-CBN News reporter Ginger Conejero, Estrada said Mereilles gave birth at 12:29 a.m. on Monday.

"Sammanta Anechka is her name," Estrada said. "But I don't think we're ready to show her."

Estrada said the baby weighed 6.13 pounds, although he isn't sure of the height.

"Pri is still recovering but she's fine," he added. "We're so happy. Modesty aside, she so pretty. Looks exactly like her mom."

Sammanta is Estrada's fifth child. He also has three daughters and a son with ex-wife Janice de Belen.

Estrada married Mereilles on February 26 last year in La Union.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/mereilles-gives-birth-baby-girl

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Sarah, Gerald deny secret relationship

Sarah Geronimo and actor Gerald Anderson vehemently denied that they have a secret relationship.

The denial comes on the heels of reports that Anderson was spotted outside Geronimo’s dressing room.

“Hindi naman. Siyempre kung magkaroon ako ng chance yeah sige. But hindi eh kasi halos hindi kami nagkikita. Once lang kami nagkita, nung isang araw lang. Text text kami. Kinakamusta ko siya,” said Anderson.

As for Geronimo, she said: “That is so not true. Hindi po. Once lang po yun. Noong Christmas po noong inabot niya yung Christmas gift niya.”

Speculations were further fanned when Geronimo revealed that Anderson gave her a necklace for Christmas.

It was also reported that Miguel Villafuerte, son of Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte, has stopped wooing the singer.

Meanwhile, Geronimo was also prodded if she is willing to be Anderson’s date on Valentine’s Day.

“Kung libre po ako at libre siya, tignan po natin kung puwede,” she said.

Geronimo and Anderson figured in the news after they were paired in two Star Cinema movies last year.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/sarah-gerald-deny-secret-relationship

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Kris Aquino shares birthday wish

Kris Aquino revealed her birthday wish is not just for herself but for her entire family.

In an exlusive interview with “The Buzz” aired on Sunday, Aquino said she is hoping she and her siblings would always remain grounded.

“My wish is for my sisters and my brother kasi gusto ko talaga na they all stay healthy and that parati kami nakaapak sa lupa. I don’t want any of us to be jaded. I don’t want any of us to lose optimism,” she said.

Aquino said her birthday is also a chance to give thanks to God, who has been good to her, blessing her with a wonderful job that she truly loves.

“Ang bait-bait ni God sa akin talaga dahil binigay niya ang opportunity to have the job that I love. I’m excited to be an actress. Sinabi ko iyan ilang beses. May teleserye, may movie with Chito Roño by March. I’m so excited about that,” she said.

Aquino is currently in Hong Kong with his sons Joshua and Bimby for her birthday. She will be turning 41 on February 14.

On marriage annulment

Meanwhile, Aquino said she already told her siblings about the annulment of her marriage with star cager James Yap.

“Nag-text ako sa kanilang lahat tapos sabi ko I promise to be good. Tapos sabi ni Ate (Ballsy Cruz) sa akin ‘I’m keeping that so that kapag may gusto ka nang ipakilala sa amin, I’m gonna show you that text,’” she said.

Aquino said she is just thankful for her siblings for always understanding her situation and for always being there for her.

“Sinabi ko lang sa mga kapatid ko na thank you because you tried your best to understand kasi madaling magmahal pero mahirap makaintindi. Pero sinubukan talaga nilang intindihin ako,” she said.

“’Yung mga kapatid ko, ang pwede kong sabihin is that, when you reach a certain level of fame or you have a certain level of power that Noy has, it’s hard to keep things real. Pero they really keep it real for me but yet they are always the proudest of every achievement and all. Ang swerte ko talaga,” Aquino added.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/06/12/kris-aquino-shares-birthday-wish

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Gab Valenciano confirms breakup with Isabel Oli

Gab Valenciano admitted that he and actress Isabel Oli have already broken up.

Asked about the reason behind their breakup, Valenciano told Push.com.ph, “I just couldn’t see her with me. I couldn’t see her with a guy like me at this point.”

He admitted there were certain expectations in their 5-month relationship that were not met. He refused to go into details.

But according to him, personal differences were the primary reason why they decided to part ways.

“Differences talaga and also priorities. I didn’t want to burden her to wait kasi I’m going to start school soon. After a couple of months, I head to the (United) States. I don’t want to put her through that na paghihintayin ko siya,” he said.

“I want her to be happy and I want her to meet that one person designed for her. We tried it. Ganon naman eh, trial and error. We try it out, we’re happy but if it doesn’t work, hindi mo naman control,” he added.

Meanwhile, Valenciano belied speculation that actress Coleen Garcia was the cause of the breakup.

He explained, “I met her (Garcia) a couple of years ago. In all honesty, no matter how beautiful she is, no matter how amazing she is as a friend, at this point I’m not ready for anything like that.”

Currently, Valenciano said he’s trying to recover from this heartbreak by spending more time with his family and friends.

“It’s been a bit difficult. And when you talk about mending a broken heart, that’s exactly what I’m doing now by surrounding myself with family and friends. And it’s not been easy, but with the help of friends and family, especially God, I’ve been surviving and work has been very good,” he said.

Valenciano first admitted his relationship with Oli last August.

He said they met through common friends in show business.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/04/12/gab-valenciano-confirms-breakup-isabel-oli

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Janice de Belen in no rush to fall in love again

Janice de Belen said finding love is not her priority at the moment.

In an interview with Push.com.ph, de Belen said she is currently focused on her career and doesn't want emotional distraction.

“Right now, I’m emotionally exhausted. I’m enjoying what I have right now. Saka na muna ‘yang iba,” she said.

Explaining how stressful being in a relationship could be, she said, “If you’re in a relationship, aside from the fact that you need to be there physically, you need to be there emotionally a hundred percent, minsan two hundred percent pa.”

De Belen believes there is always a right time for love, which is why she isn't rushing.

“Alam mo, darating ‘yan. Kahit nakatago ako sa likod ng pintuan mahahanap nila ako. Tsaka I deserve to be found this time,” she said.

When asked whether she’s open to the idea of falling in love with a younger man, de Belen replied, “Eh 'di ang magiging status ko nun sa Facebook emotionally sagad?”

“Huwag na, ano ba. ‘Yung panganay ko 24 years old [na]. It’s too much work,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/04/12/janice-de-belen-no-rush-fall-love-again

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Anne's most unforgettable leading man is Jericho

Anne Curtis said that actor Jericho Rosales is her most unforgettable on-screen partner to date.

“My first ever Best Actress award was when I was teamed up with Jericho Rosales, so I have a lot to owe to him," Curtis told ABS-CBN’s “Bandila” on Friday. “I wouldn’t have been able to give my best if not with the help of my leading man."

Curtis won the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Actress award in 2008 for her role in the film “Baler.”
In 2011, the two got another chance to work together in the defunct ABS-CBN television series “Green Rose.”

'Annebisyosa' experience

Last January 28, Curtis finally fulfilled her dream to stage a major solo concert.

Asked how the experience was, she said, “So many things are going through my mind, like ‘Is this really happening? Am I really having a major solo concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum? Is this happening?’”

During the event itself, Curtis said everything simply felt surreal.

“When I looked, when they revealed me, I didn’t know what was happening. As in I can’t remember that night clearly. It was like a dream. Parang when I woke up the next day I was like, ‘It really happened,’” she said.

Now that her career is at its peak, Curtis said that she really has a lot of things to be thankful for.

Although she is actually enjoying her success, she stressed that she’s trying not to let fame get into her head.

She explained, “I guess for me kasi it wasn’t an easy thing. It didn’t just fall on to my lap... Kaya ko siya iniingatan.”

“I’m not letting it get into my head because at any given day or hour it can just go like that (snap), so I’m just grateful for everything,” she added.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/04/12/annes-most-unforgettable-leading-man-jericho

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Annulment, ‘di raw ipagdiriwang ni Kris Aquino, ayon kay Boy Abunda

Bukod sa napawalang-bisa na ang kasal nila ni James Yap, mananatili rin kay Kris Aquino ang konstudiya ng kanilang anak na si Bimby o Baby James.

Sa GMA News TV’s Balitanghali nitong Sabado, iniulat na kasama sa desisyon ng Makati RTC sa pag-apruba ng annulment, ang pagkakaloob ng karapatan kay James na mabisita ang kanyang anak.

Sa hiwalay na ulat ng Chika Minute ng 24 Oras nitong Biyernes ng gabi, sinabing may karapatan si Bimby na mamili kung kanino niya gustong sumama kapag nasa tamang edad na ito.

Ayon kay Atty Lino Kapunan, abogado ni James Yap, walang itinakda ang korte sa schedule ng pagbisita ng kanyang kliyente sa anak dahil maaari naman daw itong pag-usapan mismo ng dating mag-asawa.

Aminado si Kapunan na naging mabilis ang pagproseso sa annulment case na inihain ni Kris noong 2010. Pinapaniwalaan ng abogado na ang maayos na pag-uusap sa paghahati ng mga ari-arian ang dahilan kaya mabilis na nakapagpasya ang korte.

Bagaman noong pang Enero 9, 2012 lumabas ang desisyon sa pagpapawalang bisa sa limang taong kasal nina Kris at James, nito lamang Biyernes nagtapos ang prescription period para maghain ng apela ang alinman sa magkabilang partido.

At dahil wala nang naghain ng apela sa naging desisyon ng korte, pormal na itong magiging epektibo.

Nitong Biyernes ay lumipad si Kris patungong Hong Kong para magbakasyon kasama ang dalawang anak na sina Bimby at Joshua.

Tulad ng dati, hindi gumamit ng VIP lane ang mag-iina at pumila kagaya ng karaniwang pasahero.

Sinabi naman ng TV host na si Boy Abunda na okey lang ang kanyang kaibigan na si Kris matapos mapagtibay ang annulment nito kay James.

Sakabila nito, hindi naman daw nagdiriwang si Kris na nagtungo sa Hong Kong.

“She’s okey… yun lang ang sinabi ni Kris na ‘pag na-a-annul ang mag-asawa parang its not actually an event in a couples life that cause for celebration," ayon kay Abunda.

Ang kawalan ng katungkulan ng nagkasal kina Kris at James ang sinabing ginamit na batayan ng korte para pawalang bisa ang kasal ng dalawa.

Matatandaan na inabot muna ng ilang buwan bago inamin sa publiko nina Kris at James na kasal na sila. Magdiriwang ng kanyang ika-41 taong kaarawan si Kris sa Pebrero 14, na 11-taon ang tanda niya kay James.

Bago ang paghahain ni Kris ng annulment case, ilang ulit na naging laman ng balita ang dating mag-asawa bunga ng mga babae na nauugnay kay James.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246844/showbiz/chikaminute/annulment-di-raw-ipagdiriwang-ni-kris-aquino-ayon-kay-boy-abunda

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Jean Garcia on daughter Jennica's boyfriend Alwyn Uytingco

Very proud daw si Jean Garcia sa anak niyang si Jennica Garcia.

"Actually, dahil ano... siyempre malaki na rin si Jennica and experienced na rin siya.

"So I'm very, very proud of her kasi parang hindi na siya bata.

"Yung sa kanya, yung pagiging isip-bata niya, siguro mga ways lang niya...

"Yung mga harut-harot niya, doon lumalabas yung pagiging bata.

"Pero yung sa mga desisyon, kunwari sa love, sa pinansiyal, sa buhay niya, ano naman, maayos. Maayos si Jennica.

"Nakikita ninyo naman, di ba? Maayos yung bata, even sa work niya," sunud-sunod na pahayag ni Jean.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang seasoned actress sa presscon ng Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis noong Martes, January 31, sa Studio 7 ng Kapuso Network.

Kumusta naman si Jennica?

"Oo, happy siya. Happy siya."

ALWYN UYTINGCO. Malugod na tinatanggap na raw ni Jean ang boyfriend ni Jennica na si Alwyn Uytingco sa kanilang tahanan.

"Oo naman, oo naman. Dumaan lang siguro kami sa [proseso].

"Siguro lahat naman ng mga magulang, hindi ba, 'pag may manliligaw ang anak, especially kung babae ang anak mo, normal naman yun.

"Ibigay na natin yun sa mga magulang, hindi ba?

"Na kumbaga parang, 'O, teka muna, maayos ba itong taong ito or ano?'

"Siyempre may mga ganung factors.

"But alam mo, at the end of the day, nakita ko at nang makilala ko si Alwyn, napakabait na bata.

"Napakabait na bata at maayos. Maayos na lalaki at maalaga. Maalaga siya sa anak ko.

"So I'm very happy that they're together now. And... very happy, very happy."

USAPANG KASALAN. Ibig bang sabihin, botong-boto na siya kay Alwyn para kay Jennica, para maging asawa ng kanyang anak?

"Boto ako! Yung botong-boto... parang papakasal na 'yan, e!" natatawang pagpansin ni Jean.

"Hindi, boto lang muna! Boyfriend-girlfriend muna!" ang tumatawang sinabi ni Jean.

Paano kung biglang magpaalam ang dalawa na magpapakasal na?

"Aba'y depende kung sa kaya na nila, hindi ba?"

Sa tingin ba niya kaya nang lumagay sa tahimik ng anak at ni Alwyn?

"Hindi pa kaya," sagot ni Jean.

"Hindi pa kaya dahil hindi pa kaya ng nanay na mawala ang anak niyang panganay!

"So, hindi pa kaya ni Jennica. Hindi ko pa carry, hindi ko pa carry.

"Huwag muna, bata pa sila, marami pa silang dapat i-enjoy.

"At dahil si Alwyn din naman maganda din ang career at marami ring trabaho, si Jennica ganun din sa GMA-7.

"So trabaho, tapos, you know, enjoy nila ang kanilang kabataan."

Hindi raw siya nagkukulang sa pagbibigay ng payo kay Jennica.

"Oo naman at saka maski si Alwyn kinakausap ko siya."

May naibigay na ba siyang advice kay Alwyn o tinakot niya ang binata?

"Ang pangit naman ng pananakot!

"Kontrabida lang naman ako sa telebisyon at sa pelikula, mabait ako sa totoong buhay.

"Wala namang pananakot. Ang sabi ko lang sa kanya, 'Alam ninyo na ang tama at mali, di ba?'

"Sabi ko lang, huwag niyang paiiyakin ang anak ko kasi pag pinaiyak niya ang anak ko, lagot siya sa akin.

"Ganun ka-sweet, 'Lagot ka sa akinnn 'pag pinaiyak mo anak kooo....'" natatawang pag-ulit niya sa kanyang tinuran.

PREGNANCY ISSUE? Nagsalita rin si Jean tungkol sa balitang buntis daw si Jennica.

Aniya, "Hindi ako nag-alala at hindi ako naniwala.

"Kilala ko kasi ang anak ko, e. I really trust her.

"And siguro naman sa mga pinagdaanan ko sa buhay ay alam naman siguro niya kung ano ang tama at mali.

"Sabi ko nga sa kanya, 'Honey, kumbaga, ito yung mga na-experience ko.

"'Kung may mga palpak man o may mga negative man diyan, tumayo ako kasi nandiyan ka, di ba?

"'Maaga kang nandiyan na anak ko, di ba?

"'So, ikaw yung inspirasyon ko and everything.

"'So, ikaw, yung mga na-experience kong ganun, huwag mong lagyan ang buhay mo ng ganun.

"'Yung sa akin destiny ko yun, e, di ba? Ikaw iba yung destiny mo.

"'So sana, natuto ka sa lahat ng mga mistakes na nangyari sa akin.'

"Pero sabi ko nga sa kanya, kailangan din niyang matuto, e.

"Kaya hindi ko rin masyado nirerendahan dahil alam naman niya kung ano ang tama for her at makakasama for her.

"Kasi yung maliliit na mga bagay na mistakes, pagbibigyan natin 'yan kasi kailangan niyang ma-experience talaga."

DATING? Si Jennica ba ay boto naman sa mga nakaka-date ng inang si Jean?

"Naku, yung anak ko nga pinu-push pa ako!" tawa ni Jean.

"Kunyari nagtrabaho ako, 'tapos meron ako kunyari dalawang free days...

"Siya pa yung nagpu-push sa akin na, 'Ma, lumabas ka naman, ano ka ba naman? Lumabas ka.'"

Pero ayon sa magaling na aktres, matagal na siyang hindi nakikipag-date.

"Parang matagal na rin, parang before pa ng holiday season," nangingiti niyang pahayag.

MANGGAGAWAY. Sa kanilang bagong serye na Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, "manggagaway" ang role ni Jean o diyosa ng mga sakit.

Sa tunay na buhay ba, kung may kapangyarihan siyang itim, may nais ba siyang paggamitan nito?

"Wala naman, I'm a lover! I'm not a fighter. I'm a lover," sabi niya.

Sa isang interbyu kay Cherie Gil, sinabi ng aktres na "nami-miss" na niya si Jean.

Nagkasama ang dalawa sa Time Of My Life at naintriga pa noon na nagtarayan sila sa set.

Ayon naman kay Jean, "Miss ko na rin siya!

"Alam mo ba ang tawag niya sa akin? Frienemy!

"Oo, kasi ako kumbaga friend niya ako, pero enemy niya ako sa teleserye. kaya frienemy, di ba?"

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246820/showbiz/jean-garcia-on-daughter-jennica-s-boyfriend-alwyn-uytingco

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Kris tweets marriage with James annulled, going to HK with kids

TV host-actress Kris Aquino on Friday confirmed her marriage to basketball star James Carlos Yap has been annulled.

Aquino, who turns 41 on Feb. 14, also announced in a Twitter message that she is going to Hong Kong to spend the weekend with sons Joshua and James Jr. (nicknamed Bimby).

"Going to HK Disneyland with Josh and Bimby. Need this weekend to just be the five of us," she said in her tweet, referring to her two sons and their yayas.

The part where she confirmed the annulment of her marriage to Yap was contained in a longer tweet.

"Yes I'm annulled and can only wish for James and me lasting happiness and genuine friendship for Bimby's sake," she said.

Yap, 29, plays guard-forward for the B-Meg Llamados team in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Aquino and Yap got married in July 2005. The couple campaigned for Kris’ brother Benigno Aquino III when he ran for the presidency.

They separated, however, shortly after Aquino assumed office in 2010.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246702/showbiz/kris-tweets-marriage-with-james-annulled-going-to-hk-with-kids

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Nadia files attempted murder charge vs Annabelle

Talent manager Annabelle Rama is now facing charges of grave oral defamation, grave coercion and attempted murder filed by actress Nadia Montenegro following the “shouting incident” after a hearing at the fiscal's office in San Juan on Monday.

Monday's hearing was over Rama's claim that Montenegro illegally seized P500,000 worth of items, including 10 antique chairs, a Sony TV set, three beds and stainless steel pots and pans, which have been stored in her warehouse.

Montenegro has denied the allegations.

Montenegro was with her lawyer Marie Abraham, her sister, Tanya Montenegro, and driver Ariel Gamata, who served as her witnesses, when she filed the complaints on Wednesday.

“I don't know if I'm still safe after what she did. A car might hit me while I'm crossing the street, hindi ko na alam what she's capable of. It was clear she had that intention to kill if not other people intervened,” she said.

During Monday's outburst, Rama was heard saying she would run over Montenegro.

Montenegro said she is pursuing this fight so Rama would stop bullying other people.

“Lumalaban ako para matigil na ang kanyang pagbu-bully sa mga tao. Tama na. Hindi sa lahat ng panahon siya lang ang tama. I am praying for her dahil naaawa din ako sa kanya,” she said.

Meanwhile, Rama just laughed after learning that Montenegro filed an attempted murder case against her.

“Hindi ko siya papatayin.... She's not worth it. Wala siyang datung. Bakit ko papakulong sarili ko nang dahil sa kanya?” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/01/12/nadia-files-attempted-murder-charge-vs-annabelle

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Kris not ready to work with Joey Marquez

Kris Aquino is not yet ready to work again with former boyfriend Joey Marquez, who is one of the hosts of the upcoming entertainment-documentary show, "Showbiz Inside Report."

“I’m not, kasi parang it’s such a part of the distant past, as far as I’m concerned. I don't want to open up old wounds that are better left healed, and I feel that it will do neither me or him any good,” Aquino said.

Aquino and Marquez had a very public split up in 2003.

Marquez, who signed a contract last week with ABS-CBN, had said he is open to interview Aquino.

“Sabi ko nga trabaho lang naman eh, so lahat ng pwede kong interview-hin, kung pumayag, [i-interview-hin ko]," he said.

Apart from Marquez, "Showbiz Inside Report" also stars Carmina Villaroel, Janice de Belen and Ogie Diaz. It will premier on Saturday, February 4, at 2:30 p.m.

But Aquino clarified that her decision not to work with Marquez is not because she hasn't moved on.

“It’s nothing negative ha, I don't wish him any ill will or anything like that. It’s just na I’ve reached a level of maturity siguro na gusto ko ng katahimikan,” she said.

Meanwhile, Aquino also announced that she had just signed two new endorsements.

“I know it’s more than 25 [endorsements],” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/01/12/kris-not-ready-work-joey-marquez

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Horseback riding is Kim's newest hobby

Kim Chiu has taken on a new hobby to cope with her stressful and hectic showbiz life.

In an interview with Maven magazine, Chiu said she is currently enjoying horseback riding whenever she wants to escape from her busy schedule.

“Kapag sobrang stressed ako, magda-drive ako papuntang Subic. Mayroon kasing patakbuhan ng kabayo doon. Sasakay ako sa isang kabayo tapos tatakbo siya ng tatabo hanggang mag-e-enjoy ako at makamalimutan ko na yung mga problema ko. Yun ang bago kong hobby,” she said.

Chiu said she fell in love with horseback riding last year.

“Dati pa ako nakapunta sa patakbuhan ng kabayo pero hindi pa ako mahilig sumakay sa kabayo noon. Hanggang may panahon na parang problema ako, sumakay na ako nang sumakay ng kabayo hanggang ang saya ko na,” she said.

Chiu said it is always refreshing to experience something new.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/01/12/horseback-riding-kims-newest-hobby

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Robin stars with Kris, Anne in new soap

Robin Padilla is the leading man in ABS-CBN’s newest series “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” which stars Anne Curtis and Queen of All Media Kris Aquino.

Also joining the cast is ABS-CBN child star Xyriel Manabat, who wowed viewers in the highly rated "100 Days to Heaven."

Based on information obtained by abs-cbnnews.com, the lead stars will have a story meeting on Thursday.

An excited Aquino hinted on "The Buzz" in December that her new soap would star an actor with the initials "RP" but said she couldn't identify the actor as yet.

Padilla and Aquino last worked together in the noontime show, "Pilipinas Win na Win."

In a previous interview, Aquino also shared her excitement about working with Curtis.

“Anne Curtis and I will definitely do our teleserye in 2012. I’m so excited about that,” she said.

Aquino added that part of her preparation for the series is to be fit and healthy.

As a bit of trivia: Padilla already did a movie entitled "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw." In the movie, which was released in 2000, Padilla played a car mechanic who falls in love with a popular singer played by Regine Velasquez.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/01/12/robin-stars-kris-anne-new-soap

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Yayo's daughter wants case against Baron resolved

Newbie actress Patricia Martinez, the daughter of celebrity couple William Martinez and Yayo Aguila, wants an end to the sexual harassment case she filed against actor Baron Geisler.

"Until magkaroon kami ng next hearing, which I think this month, sana ay matapos na din siya kasi matagal na din siya," Martinez said during the press conference for her first movie "Unofficially Yours," which stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin.

But until there's no court resolution Martinez said she would like to remain quiet on the issue.

"Basta ang alam ko hindi pa kami tapos sa court hearing. So, hanggang di pa naso-solve yon ay hindi pa ako pwedeng magbigay ng anumang statement. kasi siyempre magiging unfair yon sa side niya, unfair din yon sa justice system natin," she explained.

Martinez filed the case against Geisler in 2008.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/01/12/yayos-daughter-wants-case-against-baron-resolved

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Angel enjoys 'unofficial' romance with Phil

Actress Angel Locsin explained that though she's comfortable with her "unofficial" relationship with football star Phil Younghusband, she's still dreaming that everything would be "official."

"At the end of the day gusto mo pa din na official. Mahirap kasi na hindi ka sure, pero mahirap din namang pilitin kung hindi pa naayon sa panahon," Locsin said in an interview during a press conference for her latest movie "Unofficially Yours" with John Lloyd Cruz as her leading man on Tuesday.

Locsin said that until now she's still unsure about the real status of her relationship with Younghusband but stressed that what is important is that they are both in love.

"May confusion inaamin ko naman 'yon lalo na kung tinatanong niyo ako kung kayo ba? Pero hindi ko po talaga alam. Basta ang alam ko lang ay may love, in love kami pareho," Locsin said.

She added: "Ang masasabi ko po ay yes nandoon ang love, pero kung ano ang label, yun po ang malaking question mark sa amin. Kasi hindi pa namin napag-uusapan ang lahat."

This coming February 14, Locsin and Younghusband will be celebrating their first Valentine together.

Last year, Younghusband made a bold move when he publicly asked Locsin for Valentine's date via Twitter.

Asked about their plans for Valentine's Day, Locsin replied: "Sa Valentine's Day kasama ko kayo, kaya wala pang lakad."

"Unofficially Yours" directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina will hit theaters nationwide this February 15.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/01/12/angel-enjoys-unofficial-romance-phil

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