Pinay Celebrities

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

2012-02-22T19:17:00.002-08:00

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

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

2012-02-22T19:16:00.000-08:00

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

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

2012-02-22T19:13:00.000-08:00

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

Judai, Iza to star in indie film

2012-02-22T11:21:00.002-08:00

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

Enchong, Erich on-cam friends only?

2012-02-22T11:20:00.000-08:00

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

Erich, Derek reunite for new film

2012-02-22T11:17:00.000-08:00

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

Melai confirms breakup with Jason

2012-02-22T11:14:00.001-08:00

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

Angel Locsin says no to casual sex

2012-02-13T08:54:00.000-08:00

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

Charice says Houston one of her 'heroes'

2012-02-13T08:43:00.000-08:00

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

Regine honored to be idol of aspiring singers

2012-02-10T08:47:00.000-08:00

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

Vicki gives up Hayden?

2012-02-10T08:42:00.000-08:00

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

Lea to share stage with James Ingram

2012-02-10T08:41:00.000-08:00

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

Annabelle won't release Nadia's daughters

2012-02-10T08:39:00.000-08:00

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

John Lloyd hopes to work with ex-gf Kaye Abad

2012-02-10T08:38:00.001-08:00

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

Ex-Miss World contestant poses for FHM

2012-02-10T01:27:00.000-08:00

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

Matsunaga denies break-up with Heart

2012-02-09T08:25:00.000-08:00

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

Carmina's camp denies walk out issue with Claudine

2012-02-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

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

PBB's Wendy chooses boyfriend over housemate

2012-02-09T08:14:00.000-08:00

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

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

2012-02-09T08:06:00.000-08:00

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

LJ Reyes on her upcoming sexy cover pictorial

2012-02-09T08:04:00.000-08:00

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

Kylie Padilla denies rumored breakup with Aljur Abrenica

2012-02-09T07:49:00.000-08:00

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

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

2012-02-09T01:33:00.000-08:00

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

Katrina Halili open to offers from other networks

2012-02-08T10:38:00.000-08:00

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

Luis, Bianca, Angelica now have 1M Twitter followers

2012-02-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

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

Grace Lee opens up about rumors linking her to James Yap

2012-02-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

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

Angel Locsin: Yes, I love Phil

2012-02-07T01:43:00.000-08:00

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

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

2012-02-06T07:43:00.000-08:00

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

Kathryn still prefers 'teenybopper' roles

2012-02-06T07:42:00.000-08:00

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

Kris talks to sons before doing kissing scenes with Robin

2012-02-06T07:40:00.001-08:00

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

Priscilla Mereilles gives birth to baby girl

2012-02-06T07:39:00.000-08:00

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

Sarah, Gerald deny secret relationship

2012-02-06T07:35:00.001-08:00

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

Kris Aquino shares birthday wish

2012-02-06T07:33:00.000-08:00

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

Gab Valenciano confirms breakup with Isabel Oli

2012-02-05T01:43:00.000-08:00

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

Janice de Belen in no rush to fall in love again

2012-02-04T08:42:00.000-08:00

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

Anne's most unforgettable leading man is Jericho

2012-02-04T08:40:00.000-08:00

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

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

2012-02-04T08:37:00.000-08:00

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

Jean Garcia on daughter Jennica's boyfriend Alwyn Uytingco

2012-02-04T08:34:00.001-08:00

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

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

2012-02-04T08:33:00.001-08:00

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

Nadia files attempted murder charge vs Annabelle

2012-02-02T08:37:00.000-08:00

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

Kris not ready to work with Joey Marquez

2012-02-01T08:42:00.000-08:00

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

Horseback riding is Kim's newest hobby

2012-02-01T08:37:00.000-08:00

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

Robin stars with Kris, Anne in new soap

2012-02-01T08:34:00.000-08:00

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

Yayo's daughter wants case against Baron resolved

2012-02-01T08:32:00.000-08:00

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

Angel enjoys 'unofficial' romance with Phil

2012-02-01T08:23:00.000-08:00

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

Iza fulfills dream of doing 'MMK'

2012-01-31T19:13:00.000-08:00

Newest Kapamilya Iza Calzado will finally fulfill her dream -- to star in an episode of ABS-CBN's long-running drama series "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK).

During her appearance on morning show "KrisTV," Calzado shared that her first project with ABS-CBN is an episode for MMK.

"Yes. This February, I think," Calzado told show's host Kris Aquino.

Calzado said it has always been her dream do an MMK episode.

A tearful Calzado admitted it wasn't easy for her to decide to transfer to ABS-CBN.

"Siguro kasi this is just a very big decision for me. It's a milestone in my life," Calzado said, as she wiped away her tears.

Calzado said that her move to the Kapamilya network was triggered by the death of her father Lito Calzado.

"Matagal na kasi namin itong pinag-uusapan ito ng father ko ng manager ko si Noel Ferrer. It has been on my mind for a long time. I wonder what it's like. Nag-start doon especially I worked with Star Cinema 'yung movie na Milan in 2004. Sabi ko paano kaya? Tapos iniisip ko ano kaya ang feeling ng mag-Maalaala Mo Kaya? Laging ganoon yung question.

"Then when my dad passed away when I received a posthumous award for him sa Star Awards biglang sabi ni Tita Maribeth Bechara sabi niya 'you know your dad wanted you to transfer to channel 2.' Tapos nagulat ako, nandoon kasi si ma'am Charo Santos-Concio at si Tita Cory Vidanes, sabi ko there's just, sign talaga. Tapos nag-isip ako ng nag-isip."

"Nagpunta pa ako ng Dubai to clear my mind. Nag-isip ako at pagbalik ko sabi ko sa manager ko ano na ang gagawin natin ngayon? Yung sa 7 do we meet with them. Tapos sabi niya 'do you want to hear what ABS-CBN want to offer you or if they are even interested.' So sabi ko you know what it's about time I should make an informed decision, I should know my options at least. Hindi yung sige ng sige ng hindi man lang kino-consider what's there. After 10 years I think tama naman din na tignan ko kung ano ang nasa ibang parte ng mundo kumbaga.

After MMK, Calzado said she will be doing a soap opera with director Wenn V. Deramas. She will soon host the new season of Pinoy Biggest Loser, replacing Sharon Cuneta.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/31/12/iza-fulfills-dream-doing-mmk

Carmina revives 'star value' in ABS-CBN

2012-01-31T19:12:00.000-08:00

Actress and television host Carmina Villaroel said she can’t help but be reminded of her “star value” now that she’s back in the Kapamilya network.

“Personally, naramdaman ko [ngayon dito sa ABS-CBN] na, ‘Ay, artista pala ako. Ay, medyo star pala ako,’” she said during the press conference for her upcoming television program “Showbiz Inside Report.”

Villaroel said she is overwhelmed by the way people welcomed her back in her mother network.

“Parang homecoming, so nung pag-apak ko pa lang dito parang reunion ‘yung sigawan, ‘yung talagang na-feel mo na na-miss ka nila,” she said.

With all the love and support she’s getting from everyone around her, Villaroel said she has affirmed that “coming back home” is the right choice for her

“Dito lang talaga sa Kapamilya network, I just feel na dito talaga ako, parang siguro panahon na nga para bumalik ako dito,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/31/12/carmina-revives-star-value-abs-cbn

Regine, Ogie meet David Archuleta

2012-01-31T19:09:00.000-08:00

Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez met “American Idol Season 7” runner-up David Archuleta on Sunday.

In her official Twitter account, Velasquez said she and her husband, singer Ogie Alcasid, went to the studio where Archuleta was recording.

Velasquez said they chanced upon Archuleta singing the OPM song “Nandito Ako,” which was originally sang by Alcasid.

"Went to see david he was recording nandito ako wow what a beautiful voice and a wonderful guy,” she said.

Archuleta, on the other hand, said it was great meeting the two Filipino singers.

Archuleta is in the country for a television series in another network.

Meanwhile, Velasquez said she is already returning to work after giving birth to her first child.

“Back to work ako medyo hirap iiwan ko si Nate hay:-(sorry anak work lang si mom,” she said.

Velasquez and Alcasid are set to hold a Valentine concert this February.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/31/12/regine-ogie-meet-david-archuleta

Solenn Heussaff is Ogie Alcasid's leading lady in Boy Pick Up movie

2012-01-31T05:44:00.001-08:00

Masaya si Solenn Heussaff na siya ang gaganap na leading lady ni Ogie Alcasid sa pelikulang Boy Pick Up ng GMA Films.

Ang naturang pelikula ay spin-off ng pinasikat na karakter ni Ogie sa gag show na Bubble Gang.

Ayon kay Solenn, confident siya na magagawa niyang maging kuwela ang role niya sa pelikula.

"'Yong baluktot na pagta-Tagalog ko, funny na!" natatawang sabi ng French-Filipino actress-singer.

"So, okey lang 'yon. Advantage na bulol ang dila ko.

"Mag-start kami ng shooting itong February na kasi April yata ang playdate."

Nakakuwentuhan ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Solenn sa lobby ng bagong building ng GMA Network, pagkatapos ng Party Pilipinas noong Linggo.

SAM PINTO. Marami ang nag-akala na si Sam Pinto ang makakapareha ni Ogie sa pelikula dahil ang sexy star ang gumaganap na "Neneng Bakit" sa segment ng Bubble Gang.

Sa show na ito hango ang karakter ni Ogie na Boy Pick Up.

"Oo nga. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang nangyari.

"But I love you, Sam, I didn't take your place!" natawang pagpapaabot ng mensahe ni Solenn kay Sam.

"Pero happy ako for this film with Ogie.

"And nasa movie na ito rin naman siguro si Sam, at may magandang twist kung bakit ako 'yong girl ni Ogie sa story.

"Okey naman kami ni Sam. Magkaibigan naman kami."

Alam na kaya ni Sam na si Solenn ang gaganap na leading lady ni Ogie sa pelikula?

"Hindi ko lang alam. I'll ask her kapag nagkita kami," sagot ni Solenn.

Hindi kaya pagmulan ito ng intriga sa pagitan nilang dalawa?

"Uhm... baka. They can make it if they want.

"Pero kami ni Sam, dedma lang. Hindi kami magpapaapketo," natawa ulit na sabi niya.

Paano kung paratangan siyang "sulotera" ng role?

"Anong sulotera? A, 'yong parang nang-aagaw?

"Hindi, a!" sabay tawa na naman ni Solenn.

VALENTINE WITHOUT HER BF. Tila magiging malungkot ang nalalapit na Valentine's day para skay Solenn dahil nasa Argentina pa rin ang boyfriend niya.

"Yes."

Paano siya magse-celebrate ng Araw ng mga Puso?

"Uhm, I'll go out with my friends.

"Or baka maghanap ako ng ibang lalake! Joke lang!

"I'm just joking lang!" natatawang sabi ng Kapuso star.

Kung sabagay, marami naman yatang guys ang umaaligid pa rin sa kanya kahit may boyfriend na siya?

"Wala naman.

"Masyadong shy 'yong mga lalake dito sa Pinas, e!" tawa na naman ni Solenn.

Hindi naman daw siya gaanong nalulungkot na magkalayo sila pansamantala ng boyfriend niya.

Aniya, "Sobra ako into yoga ngayon.

"So, sa yoga studio ko, may couples acrobat yoga. So, kailangan mag-doubles.

"So, nagyu-yoga na lang ako with Mond [Raymond Gutierrez] or something."

Hindi rin naman daw magtatagal sa Argentina ang boyfriend niya.

"May trabaho lang siyang tatapusin doon. This February, balik na siya sa Pilipinas."

LEGACY. Excited naman na si Solenn sa nakatakdang pagpasok niya bilang karagdagan sa cast ng Legacy, ang pinakabagong primetime series ng GMA 7.

"Fourth or fifth week yata ako lalabas.

"Ang role ko, commercial model. Endorser ng soap.

"Ako at si Sam [Pinto] na naman!"

Ang tinutukoy ni Solenn ay ang magiging professional rivalry nila ni Sam sa istorya dahil magkaibang brand ng soap ang ie-endorse nila.

Kuwento pa ni Solenn tungkol sa kanyang role, "'Tapos dati kong kaibigan si Lovi [Poe]. 'Tapos nasira 'yong friendship dahil sa selos-selos.

"At 'yong ex boyfriend ko sa story, si Sid [Lucero]. So, baka may away-away diyan.

"Itong week na ito pa lang ako magti-taping. So, nagri-ready na ako for that.

"I'm excited na talaga."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246335/showbiz/solenn-heussaff-is-ogie-alcasid-s-leading-lady-in-boy-pick-up-movie

Bianca King says Dennis Trillo exerts all efforts to get her mom's approval

2012-01-31T05:01:00.000-08:00

Sa isang interview, sinabi ni Dennis Trillo na flattered siya na malaman na masaya ang ina ni Bianca King sa magandang samahan nila ngayon ng aktres.

Kaya naman nang makausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Bianca sa presscon ng Broken Vow nitong Lunes ng gabi, January 30, ang tungkol sa sinabi ni Dennis ang itinanong namin sa kanya.

"Happy ako na happy siya!" natatawang sagot ni Bianca.

Pero dagdag din niya, "Siyempre, kahit sino naman na tao, nakakatuwang marinig na approve sa kanya ang family."

Matagal na raw magkakilala ang mommy niya at si Dennis.

Kuwento ni Bianca, "Nagkakausap na sila before, nung nagmu-Mulawin kami.

"Pero nung kahit nasa Canada ngayon yung mom ko, madalas silang mag-usap at parang open na yung communication nila.

"Nagugulat nga ako minsan na meron na siyang alam, kasi nakukuwento na pala yun ng mom ko, mga ganun.

"Kasi only child ako, e, so nakatutok talaga sa akin, yung parents ko sa lahat ng bagay.

"So, ngayon na nakakasama ko siya [Dennis] palagi, parang ang mom ko, gusto niyang makilala kung sino ba itong madalas na nakakasama ko dito sa Pilipinas.

"At kung puwede ko nga lang sanang idetalye kung gaano kabait at accommodating, at lahat ng efforts na ini-exert ni Dennis para makuha nga niya yung approval ng mom ko."

Ano ang pakiramdam ni Bianca sa mga sinabi ni Dennis na sa lahat ng mga naka-close nito na babae ay siya ang "pinaka-sophisticated, edukada, at pribado"?

Sagot ni Bianca, "Salamat na ganun ang pagkakakilala niya sa akin.

"Hindi cliché ang mga binigay niyang sagot, parang pinag-isipan niya talaga yung pagkatao ko.

"And I'm very flattered, very, very flattered."

JENNYLYN MERCADO. Sinabi rin ni Dennis sa isang interview na payag siyang makatrabaho muli ang kanyang ex-girlfriend na si Jennylyn Mercado?

Papayag ba si Bianca kung matuloy ang pagsasamang muli nina Dennis at Jennylyn?

"Parang hindi naman po ako dapat hingan ng permission. Nasa kanya [Dennis] na yun, nasa kanya na yun," sabi ni Bianca.

Magkaibigan daw sina Bianca at Jennylyn.

"Oo, sobra! Eversince, opo!

"Naghihiraman pa po kami minsan ng damit nga sa Party Pilipinas!" at muling tumawa ang aktres.

"May mga times kasi meron siyang kailangan na suotin, 'tapos hindi niya nadala, pinapahiram ko siya. 'Tapos ganun din siya sa akin."

At alam daw ito ni Dennis.

Pero hindi raw nag-usap sina Bianca at Jennylyn tungkol sa kanilang personal na buhay o tungkol sa kanilang lovelife.

Sabi ni Bianca, "Ay, actually nga po, I don't really talk about it to anyone, just my mom.

"Kung meron mang taong nakakaalam ng mga detalye ng buhay ko, nanay ko lang talaga yun."

BROKEN VOW. Samantala, ibang-iba na Bianca King daw ang mapapanood ng mga tao sa bagong afternoon soap na Broken Vow sa GMA-7.

Paano niya pinaghandaan ang kanyang role bilang Melissa Santiago sa Broken Vow?

"Well, nag-three-day workshop po ako under Beverly Vergel para ma-strengthen nga yung emotional stamina ko dahil napakabigat nga ng mga ginawa ko.

"And nanood din ako actually ng mga movies na may na-rape din, ganun.

"Pero hindi na necessary, e. Pag talagang binasa mo yung script, madadala ka na talaga.

"It's really a beautifully written material na kakaiba, para nga siyang movie, para siyang pang-primetime talaga," pagmamalaki ni Bianca.

RAPE SCENE. May daring scenes daw siya na pampelikula na ang dating, lalo na ang rape scene niya.

"Opo! Hindi po siya mukhang daya lang. Parang pag napanood na ng mga tao, madadala talaga kasi mukhang totoo," sabi ng Kapuso actress.

Hindi pa puwedeng sabihin kung sino ang nang-rape sa kanya sa istorya, pero inalagaan ba siya at inalalayan ng kanyang kaeksena? Hindi ba ito nag-take advantage?

"Hindi naman po."

Nag-usap ba sila bago kunan ang eksena?

"Hindi kami nag-usap, e, kasi hindi po ako makakausap nun, e.

"Medyo parang... nagme-method acting ba ang tawag dun?

"Ayokong hinahawakan ako, ayokong kinakausap ako, iyak lang ako nang iyak."
Ilang beses na siyang gumanap bilang rape victim?

"Sa Legacy po, meron po doon, pero parang nahiga lang, 'tapos cut na.

"Pero first time ko yung ganitong klaseng rape talaga."

Kinabahan ba siya sa eksena?

"Hindi naman. Walang kaba.

"Hindi ko naiisip yung sarili ko bilang Bianca nung ginagawa ko.

"Pag nasa taping ako, pag gumagawa ako ng mga eksena, pag nararamdaman ko at naiisip ko lang talaga yung kung anuman yung mararamdaman nung role ko."

Ano ang tumatakbo sa isipan niya nung ginagawa niya yung rape scene?

"Wala, blangko ako. Sobrang... I was not thinking, I was just feeling.

"I don't know, kung matatanong ninyo siguro yung mga nasa set nung time na yun, sasabihin nila siguro mukha akong baliw!

"Kasi pag hindi nagro-roll yung kamera, nakahiga lang ako sa kama, umiiyak. Feeling ko, nangyayari siya talaga.

"Wala akong iniisip na ako ito, kailangan kong humarap sa mirror at ayusin ang sarili ko, wala, wala talaga."

Alam ni Dennis na may rape scene siya?

"Oo, sinabi ko.

"Gusto ko nga na mapanood niya, e, pero nung una kong tinanong sa kanya kung gusto niyang panoorin, sabi niya, ayaw niya!" at natawa si Bianca.

"Pero ayun, kinonvince ko siya, sabi ko, 'Kailangan mo talagang mapanood, gusto kong makita mo yung pag-arte ko dito kasi proud ako sa ginawa namin.'"

HER LEADING MEN. Kumusta bilang leading man si Gabby Eigenmann?

"Maalalay din siya, maalalay at malambing, at kayang-kaya niya yung role, e. Kayang-kaya niyang ibigay yung mga emotional demands nung role.

"Hindi siya pangkarinawang leading-man role to fulfill properly or to portray a role like this.

"Kailangan talaga ang tunay na aktor, siya na yun."
Si Luis Alandy naman?

"Same din, maalalay talaga siya at maalaga. Palagi niya akong inaalalayan pati sa paglakad, ganun," sabi ni Bianca.

WEDDING GOWN. Sa Broken Vow ay may eksenang ikakasal si Bianca. Kaya natanong tuloy sa kanya kung ilang beses na siyang nagsuot ng wedding gown sa eksena sa TV o pelikula.

"Mga tatlo, apat? Sa Sinner Or Saint meron, dito meron din," sagot niya.

Wala ba siyang wishful thinking na gusto na niyang ikasal for real?

"A, in the next five years," sambit niya.

"Yung mga personal wishes ko for myself talaga is, sana gumanda at lalong lumago pa yung career ko. Iyon ang first.

"Parang hindi pa ako talaga magse-settle down until na-satisfy ako sa mga nagawa ko bilang isang single na tao."

Bakit after five years?

"Kasi thirty na ako nun.

"Pag thirty na, parang feeling ko, kailangan mo nang pag-isipan.

"So, for the next five years, myself and my career first.

"Kasi siyempre, when you get married, kapag gusto ko nang magka- family, di ba, hindi na lang puro sarili ko iisipin ko nun.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246353/showbiz/bianca-king-says-dennis-trillo-exerts-all-efforts-to-get-her-mom-s-approval

Cloie Syquia Concepcion, sabik na makita ang amang si Gabby Concepcion

2012-01-31T04:55:00.001-08:00

Dalawang taong-gulang pa lang umano noon nang huling makita ni Cloie Syquia Concepcion ang kanyang ama na si Gabby Concepcion. At ngayon 17-anyos na, nasasabik daw ang dalaga na makita ang ama.

Dumating sa Pilipinas nitong nakaraang linggo si Cloie, kasama ang kanyang ina na si Jenny Syquia-Skarne. Sa kanilang pagbabalik sa bansa pagkaraan ng 15-taon, pumirma ang mag-ina ng kontrata sa Viva Artist Agency para sa mga endorsement.

Dati na ring nag-artista si Jenny noong 1990’s at nakagawa ng ilang pelikula bago ito nangibang-bansa. Pinili naman ni Cloie na gamitin ang apelyido ng ama sa kanyang screen name.

Pagmomodelo daw muna ang gagawin ni Cloie dahil hindi pa ito bihasa sa wikang Filipino.

“She's been asking me since, maybe, she was about... I don't know, fourteen. Now she's seventeen," kwento ni Jenny. “She’s asking me to go to the Philippines... asking me if she could try it out."

Bukod sa ina, very supportive din daw sa kanya ang kanyang haft-sister na si KC Concepcion. Katunayan, nagbibigay daw ng tips si KC sa kanya.

“Be happy, be smiley, don’t be nervous, be yourself," bilin umano sa kanya ni KC.

Tungkol sa kanyang ama na si Gabby, sinabi ni Cloie na mula nang umalis sila ng Pilipinas ay hindi pa niya nakausap ang ama.

"I haven't talked to him. I haven't seen him since we left," malumanay na pahayag ng dalaga. "But I really like to see him in the future."

Sa pamamagitan naman ng Twitter, nagpahayag si Gabby na natutuwa siya dahil masayang nagkakasama ang kanyang mga anak.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/246075/showbiz/chikaminute/cloie-syquia-concepcion-sabik-na-makita-ang-amang-si-gabby-concepcion

Anne Curtis cries during concert rehearsal

2012-01-27T07:31:00.000-08:00

Anne Curtis was not able to hold her emotions during the dress rehearsals for her upcoming concert on Saturday.

She burst into tears while she was getting ready to rehearse for a production number.

After performing, Curtis said: “Ang tagal-tagal kong hinintay ito. Oh my God, paano ko 'to gagawin. Oh my God, kaya ko ba ito!”

In her earlier interviews, Curtis admitted she cannot believe that she is really having her first major solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum.

She said she has never been this nervous over something in her entire life.

“This is it guys... I'm so nervous, scared & super excited at the same time. I feel like I'm floating on a cloud. #AnnebisyosaNoOtherConcert,” she said.

Curtis will have a duet with comedienne Vice Ganda in the show.

The audience may also see a showdown between Curtis and Pop Star Sarah Geronimo.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/27/12/anne-curtis-cries-during-concert-rehearsal

Jenny Syquia makes showbiz comeback

2012-01-27T07:26:00.000-08:00

Jenny Syquia has admitted she never thought she would still make a showbiz comeback after being away from the limelight for 17 long years.

Syquia, the estranged wife of seasoned actor Gabby Concepcion, has already signed a management contract with VIVA.

Syquia and Concepcion had a bitter ending to their wedding. They, however, had one daughter, Cloie, who has also expressed that she wants to venture into show business.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Syquia said she does not regret having a relationship with Concepcion.

“I’m happy to hear that he is also happy. I hope he’s happy for me too. Of course I wouldn’t have Cloie if I never met Gabby, so you can never have any regrets,“ she said.

Syquia said she would be glad to see Concepcion again in the future as their daughter “misses him so much.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/27/12/jenny-syquia-makes-showbiz-comeback

Maricar Reyes thankful to be part of new soap

2012-01-27T07:24:00.000-08:00

Maricar Reyes said she is grateful to be a part of the upcoming ABS-CBN television series “Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig”.

“Sobra talaga akong thankful [na I was chosen to be a part of this project],” she told Push.com.ph.

“Iba ‘yung pressure niya. With every work naman, ever since, nape-pressure ako, pero ito iba naman kasi the role is bigger, so it’s more challenging also,” she added.

Reyes said she is grateful that she has supportive co-stars to make her feel comfortable on set.

“Everyone’s friendly with each other. Parang barkada na kami right off the bat, so masaya ito,” she said.

Joining Reyes in “Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig” are Kapamilya stars Jericho Rosales, Piolo Pascual and Cristine Reyes.

Asked what this new show is all about, Reyes replied, “The teleserye is about love. It’s universal, it speaks to everyone’s hearts, tingin ko maraming makakarelate dito talaga.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/27/12/maricar-reyes-thankful-be-part-new-soap

Donita bids farewell to UKG

2012-01-27T00:14:00.000-08:00

Donita Rose is leaving the ABS-CBN morning show "Umagang Kay Ganda."

An emotional Rose, who joined the program in 2007, had a tearful farewell on the show on Friday.

"Hindi sana ako iiyak. Gusto kong umalis na isipin niyo lahat ay kasiyahan. Magkakasama kami for almost five years na at minsan nami-misinterpret ako when I'm trying to help pero for you to say na kita mo ang nasa puso ko at sincerity ko that means so much to me. Kasi ang relationship dito kahit hindi ako in the limelight at di ako nabibigyan ng pagkakataon to express like what I want to do, pinaka-importante sa akin ang friendship. Hindi bale ang show marami namang show diyan kung gusto ko but it's the friendship. It's bitter sweet at mami-miss ko talaga kayo, " Rose said, while crying.

Rose said she is leaving the show to pursue her dream of becoming a chef. Currently, she is taking up culinary studies at Academy for International Culinary Arts.

"Napakahirap pala (maging chef) pero isa itong passion na matagal na matagal ko ng pangarap na subukan," she said.

Rose, whose real name is Donita Rose Cavett-Villarama, returned to Manila from Singapore to be part of the ABS-CBN morning program in 2007.

Rose, who was also part of the sitcom "Ober Da Bakod," is also known for doing wholesome comic roles.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/27/12/donita-bids-farewell-ukg

Juris embarks on solo singing career

2012-01-27T00:12:00.000-08:00

Juris Fernandez has no plans yet of reuniting with her former band, popular acoustic group MYMP.

Instead, she is embarking on her solo singing career in full force starting with a platinum-selling album and a digital album in Korea.

In an interview with ANC’s “Headstart” on Friday, Fernandez shared that she is set to release an all-OPM second solo album "Forever More" under Star Records soon.

Fernandez said she is hoping her fans will still support her new projects because she has really worked hard on her solo music career.

“Oo naman I had to kasi first solo album, maraming nagtiwala sa akin. Ang pagso-solo hindi ko naman talaga siya plinano. Na-encourage ako, na-push talaga to be involved in it. Sila rin naman talaga mismo eh,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/27/12/juris-embarks-solo-singing-career

Empress admits Young JV wooed her

2012-01-27T00:07:00.000-08:00

Empress Schuck revealed that singer Young JV (JV Kapunan in real life) courted her.

In response to the question if the singer tried to woo her, Schuck told “Bandila” on Wednesday, “Opo.”

However, Schuck clarified that she and Young JV never became a couple. Instead, she said they became very good friends.

Asked to describe him, Schuck said, “Magaling [siya] na rapper.”

'Empress of Drama'

Now that she’s being dubbed as the “Empress of Drama”, Schuck admitted that she feels a lot of pressure on her shoulders.

“Challenging. Nape-pressure [ako], super nape-pressure,” Schuck said.

When asked how she manages to deal with the pressure and expectations that come along with her new-found title, she said, “Iniisip ko na lang na wala, wala 'to para hindi siya pumasok sa isip ko.”

“Kasi mawala ako sa wisyo eh, baka bigla na lang kung anu-ano ang maisip ko, like ‘Sikat ako’ or ‘Magaling ako’ or something, kaya sabi ko po wala ‘to. Kung totoo man 'to o hindi, iniisip ko wala ‘yon trabaho lang,” she added.

Schuck will topbill the new ABS-CBN afternoon series “Mundo Man ay Magunaw”.

Joining her are Eula Valdez, Nikki Gil, Ejay Falcon, Sylvia Sanchez, Allan Paule, Pinky Amador, Jason Gainza, Dianne Medina, Alex Castro and Tessie Tomas.

“Mundo Man ay Magunaw” is set to premiere on January 30.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/26/12/empress-admits-young-jv-wooed-her

Sarah G wishes to work with Nora Aunor

2012-01-27T00:05:00.000-08:00

Sarah Geronimo said she is looking forward to a chance to work with Superstar Nora Aunor.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Geronimo said she hopes that they can arrange a possible project together.

“I look forward to hearing her sing again at performing with her, kapag bibigyan po ako ng pagkakataon na makasama po siya on one stage,” she said.

Early this year, Aunor left for Boston, Massachusetts to have her vocal chords treated.

Aunor lost her "golden voice" after an alleged botched cosmetic procedures in Japan in March 2010.

Frustrated cook

Geronimo also revealed that she is a frustrated cook and that she wants to pursue a culinary course.

“Yes opo, opo [gusto ko pong mag-cooking lessons] kung mabibigyan ako ng time,” she said.

“Gusto ko rin po career-in ang pagluluto,” she added.

According to Geronimo, for quite some time now, she has been thinking about going to a culinary school to learn a thing or two about cooking.

“Actually matagal na [ako nangangarap na matutong magluto], kaso medyo hindi ako pinapayagang magluto-luto sa kusina kasi may pagka-clumsy po ako,” she said.

“Pero ‘yon, gusto ko na [pag-aralan talaga] since tumatanda na rin po ako and ito nag-e-endorse ako ng mga pagkain, mga gamit sa pagkain pagluluto,” she added.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/26/12/sarah-g-wishes-work-nora-aunor

Nag-date nga ba sila?: PNoy at Grace Lee, kapwa tahimik

2012-01-26T23:50:00.001-08:00

Naging usap-usapan sa microblogging site na Twitter nitong Huwebes ang umano’y date nina Pangulong Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III at Kapuso host na si Grace Lee, na naganap umano nitong Miyerkules.

Nagsimula ito sa tweet ni Mo Twitter na nagsabing: "we are talking about Grace Lee's date last night with President Aquino. #itsmorefuninthephilippines"

Sumunod nito ay mga tanong mula sa netizens kung totoo bang nagdate sina Aquino at Grace nitong Miyerkules.

Sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Huwebes, sinabi ng host na si Pia Guanio na hiniling ni Grace na huwag magsalita tungkol sa nasabing isyu.

Nag-text naman ang GMA News Online kay Aquino para alamin kung totoo ang naturang date pero hindi tumugon ang binatang pangulo, na magdiriwang ng kanyang ika-52 taong kaarawan sa Pebrero.

Sa Malacanang, tikom din ang bibig ni Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda, at iginiit na hindi sila nagbibigay ng pahayag tungkol sa personal na buhay ng pangulo.

Minsan na rin kasing naglabas ng sintemyento si Aquino sa labis na pagtutok ng publiko sa kanyang personal na buhay -- gaya ng kanyang lovelife.

Unang nagkita sina Aquino at Grace sa isang pagtitipon sa Cebu kung saan tinawag ng pangulo na “guwapa" o maganda ang Kapuso showbiz host, na isang Korean national pero pusong Pinoy.

Muling nagkita ang dalawa nang mabigyan ng pagkakataon si Grace na makapanayam sa Malacanang si Aquino nitong nakaraang Disyembre.

Matapos ang paghihiwalay nila ng kasintahang si Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad noong 2010, naugnay na si Aquino sa iba’t ibang babae. Ilan sa mga ito ay ang stylist na si Liz Uy, stockbroker na si Len Lopez, at teacher na si Bunny Calica.

Samantala, nitong nakaraang Linggo ay ikinasal naman si Shalani kay Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245885/showbiz/chikaminute/nag-date-nga-ba-sila-pnoy-at-grace-lee-kapwa-tahimik?ref=subsection_banner

Isabel Oli still hurting from breakup with Gab Valenciano

2012-01-26T23:48:00.000-08:00

Inamin ni Isabel Oli sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na hanggang ngayon ay mahirap pa rin sa kanya ang makapag-move on sa breakup nila ni Gab Valenciano.

Apat na buwan lang ang itinagal ng kanilang relasyon, pero wala raw siyang masasabi sa maikling panahong yun dahil masaya naman daw silang dalawa.

Pero hindi maipaliwanag ni Isabel kung bakit umabot sila sa desisyong maghiwalay na lang mag-Pasko noong nakaraang taon.

GAB & COLEEN? Itinanggi ni Isabel ang isyung may third party na involved sa hiwalayan.

Pero hindi naman niya masagot ang kuwentong nagkakamabutihan na raw ngayon si Gab at ang young star na si Coleen Garcia.

Nakakarating naman daw kay Isabel ang mga kuwentong yun, pero ayaw niyang magkomento.

Ang latest na nakarating sa PEP ay magkasama sina Gab at Coleen na nanood ng laro ng Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) sa Araneta Coliseum nitong Miyerkules, January 25.

May nagkuwento ring pagkatapos nilang manood ng PBA ay tumuloy raw sina Gab at Coleen sa Republiq sa Resorts World Manila, at marami ang nakakitang sweet daw ang dalawa.

Tumanggi si Isabel na magkomento tungkol dito, kahit nakita na niya sa Twitter account ni Gab ang mga litratong magkasama silang nanood ng laro sa PBA kasama sina Cesca Litton at Eric Tai.

STILL HURTING. Inamin ni Isabel na masakit pa rin sa kanya hanggang ngayon, kaya ibinubuhos na lang daw niya ang sarili sa trabaho at sa pamilya.

"Mahirap. Ang hirap talaga, sobra," sabi ng aktres.

"Hanggang ngayon, mahirap pa rin.

"Buti na lang bugbog ako sa work. Kahit papa'no nada-divert din yung atensiyon."

Kaya raw siya nahihirapan dahil mabait pa rin daw sa kanya ang pamilya ni Gab.

Nagti-text pa raw sa kanya minsan ang ina nitong si Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano para kumustahin siya.

Kahit si Gab ay malapit din daw sa pamilya niya, kaya hindi ganun kadali sa kanya na tanggapin na tapos na ang kanilang relasyon.

Emotional ang aktres sa pagkukuwento.

Minsan ay idinadaing na lang daw niya ito sa kanyang ama, na halos anim na buwan nang comatose.

"Kinukuwento ko sa kanya ang mga nangyayari.

"Siyempre, na-share ko ang mga problema ko.
"My mom is there, supportive naman siya. Pero iba talaga yung both na nandiyan.

"Iba naman ang pinagdaanan ko ngayon na hindi naman ganun kadali.

"So, medyo malungkot lang talaga ang Pasko ko, pero kaya naman.

"Dasal na lang ako ng dasal," saad ni Isabel.

JAMES YAP ISSUE REBORN. Sa ngayon ay hindi raw muna nag-e-entertain si Isabel ng mga may balak manligaw.

Nagtataka nga ang aktres bakit naungkat na naman ang pagkaka-link niya sa basketbolistang si James Yap.

"Wala talaga sa amin yung kay James.

"Hindi ko nga alam kung saan nanggaling yung may James na naman," pahayag ng aktres.

Hindi naman daw naapektuhan ang pagkakaibigan nila ni James.

Pero nung unang pinag-usapan ito, hindi na raw muna sila lumalabas kasama ang mga kaibigan.

Masasabing pagod na raw siyang makipagrelasyon kaya ibinubuhos na lamang ni Isabel ang panahon niya sa trabaho at sa pamilya.

"Wala muna. Pahinga muna.

"Sabi ko nga sa sarili ko, ito muna ang time na ako muna.

"Ngayon kasi, hindi pa talaga ako okay. Kaya ako muna.

"Ang family ko muna, lalo na my dad," saad ni Isabel.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245896/showbiz/isabel-oli-still-hurting-from-breakup-with-gab-valenciano?ref=subsection_banner

Gov Vilma Santos insists she does not plan her political career

2012-01-26T23:45:00.000-08:00

Madalas pa ring natatanong si Vilma Santos kung talagang tuloy na ang napapabalitang pagtakbo ng anak niyang si Luis Manzano bilang mayor ng Lipa City.

Matatandaang bago naging gobernador ng Batangas si Vilma ay naka-tatlong termino siya bilang alkalde ng Lipa.

Balita kasing hindi tinatantanan ang actor-TV host ng mga humihimok na patakbuhin ito bilang aklalde ng nasabing siyudad sa lalawigan ng Batangas.

Ayon naman kay Governor Vi, "Okey lang 'yon.

"Magpi-fifteen years na ako as a public servant.

"Malaking parte nito, kinalakihan na rin ni Lucky [palayaw ni Luis].

"So, kumbaga, hindi na rin ito bago sa kanya.

"Pero kailangang handa siya bago pumasok.

"Kasi ako mismo ang magsasabi sa kanya na ang pagiging isang public servant, hindi biro ito.

"Sakripisyo ito talaga kapag gusto mong magsilbi nang may sinseridad. Sakripisyo ito.

"Si Lucky, maybe later on.

"Pero kung iisipin na natin na sa election next year? I doubt it.

"Hindi pa ready ang anak ko.

"Sa experience ko, hindi puwedeng basta-basta.

"Kung wala kang alam, paano ka gigreydan ng mga nasasakupan mo?

"Ang importante pa rin, 'yong report card ng performance mo as a public servant."

RODERICK PAULATE. Sa panayam sa kaniya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), kinuha rin ang reaksiyon ni Governor Vi sa kinasusuungang kontrobersiya ng kanyang matalik na kaibigan na si Roderick Paulate.

Si Roderick ay nanunungkulan bilang konsehal ng Quezon city.

May intriga kasi na hindi raw kinakaya ng aktor ang responsibilidad bilang isang public servant.

Ayon sa governor ng Batangas, "Kapag may mga ganyang problema si Roderick, sabi ko sa kanya, get a political lawyer.

"Kasi sa mga bagong halal, sana may excuse pa naman 'yan.

"Kasi hindi pa naman gano'n kalawak ang kaalaman niyan, e.

"Kailangang ma-guide siya ng isang political lawyer who can tell him what's wrong or not.

"Kahit sabihin mong nagbabasa ka ng local government code, hindi lahat maa-absorb mo in a year time, or in one term.

"May mga pagkakamali kang magagawa.

"So, sana bigyan naman nila ng leeway na gano'n ang kabigan ko.

"Because I know Dick. Matinong tao 'yan.

"Hindi 'yan ang tao para sabihin mong mang-iisa—of course not.

"Give him a leeway.

"At the end of the day, matututunan din niya 'yan.

"And I know he's a very hardworking person."

WHAT'S NEXT? Pagkatapos ng termino niya bilang Batangas governor, ang pagiging senador o vice president ng bansa ba ang sunod na tatakbuhin niya?

"Hindi," tanggi ni Governor Vi.

"Wala. I swear.

"Wala talaga akong plano. Maniwala kayo.

"Kung saan ako dadalhin, okey.

"Kung hindi na rin, okey din.

"I don't plan things... when it comes to politics lang naman.

"Pero inilagay Niya ako rito, so may purpose Siya.

"Kaya ang dasal ko lang lagi, 'I-guide Mo lang ako.'

"Kasi, hindi madali ang politics.

"Hindi madali. Naku, maniwala kayo!

"Although ang pinaka... lagi kong guide, para mapaganda ko 'yong trabaho ko, ang guide ko lang dito—hindi lahat, pinagkakatiwalaan ng ganyan.

"Yon na lang ang bayad ko, e.

"Lalo na ang Batangas, barako country.

"First woman mayor, first woman governor.

"Para pagkatiwalaan ka ng ganyan, legacy mo na 'yan, e.

"Iyon na lang ang pinanghahawakan ko, e, di ba?"

Kapag naramdaman niyang may calling para tumakbo siyang senador, tatanggapin niya?

"Hindi ko alam kung kakayanin ko 'yong trabaho.

"Sana. Kasi, iba na 'yan.

"'Pag inilgay ako, okey. Pero hindi natin masabi, e.

"Pero ang point ko kasi, kung bakit hindi ako nagsasalita nang patapos, iba kasi 'yong nagpaplano. Alam mo 'yong ibig kong sabihin?

"Iba 'yon, e. Na pagkatapos nito, 'eto. Hindi, e.

"Ako, wala.

"You still want me? Vote for me. I'll serve.

"Ayaw n'yo na, okey. You might be doing me a favor, di ba?

"Para sa ano naman... Kasi I miss my showbiz life, too.

"But since nandidito ako, I'm just doing my best.

"Pero hindi madali. Hindi talaga."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245837/showbiz/gov-vilma-santos-insists-she-does-not-plan-her-political-career?ref=subsection_banner

Cristine goes glam in 'Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig'

2012-01-25T08:28:00.000-08:00

Expect to see a more glamorous Cristine Reyes in ABS-CBN’s upcoming primetime soap “Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig.”

Right after her hit afternoon series “Reputasyon,” the actress said she is delighted to take on a new kind of role -- and look -- for the new show.

"Ibang-iba ako sa drama series na ito. Kasi yung mga unang naggawa ko sa sa ABS puro old maid. Hindi ako puwedeng mag-glam o mag-ayos. Bawal ang mag-heels so this time naman, different talaga, beauty, glam, yun yung peg ng character ko dito so I’m so excited dahil sa new look, new role tapos…. basta excited ako sa lahat kaya sana abangan nila,” Reyes said in an interview with Push.com.ph.

Reyes also said she is looking forward to finally work with actor Piolo Pascual.

“After ‘Reputasyon,’ a new drama series naman and I’m so excited to work with Piolo Pascual because it’s our first project together,” she said. “I’m very excited... I’m hoping na subaybayan ito ng mga tao.”

Reyes said she is confident about the show because it has a good storyline.

“Yes may pressure but I think mas excited [ako than] pressured dahil mas looking forward ako dito sa project na ito dahil primetime and yung mga katrabaho ko magagaling na artista and the project itself its very good,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/12/cristine-goes-glam-nang-dahil-sa-pag-ibig

Singson, Lovi Poe 'take it slow'

2012-01-25T08:26:00.000-08:00

They may not be back in each other’s arms yet but former Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson said he and actress Lovi Poe are “taking everything slow.”

In an interview with ABS-CBN News during the birthday celebration of television host Tim Yap on Tuesday night, Singson said he and Poe already had the chance to talk since he arrived home.

“We just had a talk and siguro sa dami ng nangyari, hindi yata kasya yung isa o dalawang araw na mag-usap so we’re just taking it slow,” he said.

Singson said he missed Poe when he was detained in a Hong Kong jail.

“[I miss] everything about her. Siyempre ang dami naming pinagsamahan eh. Tapos biglang nawala. I don’t know. I really can’t explain,” he said.

Meanwhile, Singson said he is glad that people are warmly welcoming him since he came back.

“It’s very good to be back. I’m so happy that people are treating me this way. They welcome me na parang walang nangyaring masama. Nakakataba ng puso,” he said.

Singson was released from a Hong Kong prison on January 14 after spending almost a year behind bars for drug possession.

Singson was convicted in February 24, 2011 and was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the Wan Chai District Court in Hong Kong after he admitted that the drugs found in his possession were intended for personal use.

However, the former lawmaker was released early from Tung Tao Correctional Institute probably due to good behavior.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/12/singson-lovi-poe-take-it-slow

Julia OK to be paired with different actors

2012-01-25T08:23:00.000-08:00

Julia Montes has no complaints that she is being paired with different actors in her various projects.

Speaking to Push.com.ph, Montes said what she considers more important is the quality of the projects given to her.

“Para sa akin, wala naman akong against sa paiba-iba ng love team. Go lang ako basta maganda yung project at yung character ko,” she said.

Montes is currently paired with actor Coco Martin in the ABS-CBN primetime series “Walang Hanggan.”

The actress said she is really comfortable working with Martin because he is a great and professional actor.

“Si Coco, maalaga siya in a way na kapag break aasikasuhin ka niya, tapos sa scene aalalayan ka. Lalo na kapag yung mga scene na alam mong alanganin. Tulad nung eksenang binuhat niya ako sa burol, he made sure na talagang hindi ako masasaktan dun sa pagbuhat niya sa akin,” she said.

Apart from Martin, Montes is also set to work with actor Enrique Gil for a movie under Star Cinema.

“Nakatrabaho ko na noon si Enrique sa ‘Way Back Home’. Excited ako kasi doon kami ni Sam Concepcion yung magka-partner, tapos naging Sam-Kathryn (Bernardo). Tapos kami naman ni Enrique ngayon so interesting yung switch,” she said.

According to the actress, she does not mind having two partners. She said she is just grateful that a lot of blessings are continuously coming her way.

“Sana forever ng 2012! Siyempre masaya ako. Hindi ko ma-explain kasi hindi ko ine-expect na itong taon na ito magiging ganito ako ka-blessed. Sabi nga nila magiging fruitful itong taon na ito para sa akin, sana tuloy-tuloy lang,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/12/julia-ok-be-paired-different-actors

Liz Uy denies romance with Kean Cipriano

2012-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

Celebrity stylist Liz Uy has denied rumors romantically linking her to rock band Callalily frontman Kean Cipriano.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Uy said she and Cipriano are not dating.

“Hindi naman po totoo ‘yon. Kaloka,” she said.

Uy clarified that Cipriano is not courting her and that the two of them are just friends.

“No. He’s not [courting me],” she said. “We’re just really friends.”

According to Uy, she is not dating anyone at the moment.

When asked about the status of her lovelife, she replied, “Wala, malungkot siya. Sad.”

Uy used to date President Benigno Aquino III.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/12/liz-uy-denies-romance-kean-cipriano

Sam Milby: Anne made me cry

2012-01-25T08:17:00.000-08:00

Actor Sam Milby has revealed that the last girl who made him cry was his former girlfriend, actress Anne Curtis.

Milby admitted this in a “fast talk” with “Bandila” anchor Boy Abunda on Tuesday.

The actor also revealed that he got jealous of Curtis’ current boyfriend Erwann Heussaff.

Curtis and Milby became a couple during the first quarter of 2007 but the actress broke up with him later that year to establish her “personal relationship with God.”

Both then admitted that they were exclusively dating again in 2008. Milby, however, ended their relationship in November that year.

In her past interviews, Curtis said there was no third party on both sides amid rumors linking her and Milby to other artists.

Both have remained friends since then.

Meanwhile, Milby shared what is his biggest regret in love.

"I will say there were times in the past where I wasn’t mature enough and I was not man enough to be the leader ng relationship," he said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/12/sam-milby-anne-made-me-cry

Vilma shoots new movie

2012-01-25T08:15:00.000-08:00

Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is ready for her close-up again.

Three years after her last movie, "In My Life," drew positive reviews from fans, Santos is facing the movie cameras again in "The Healing," directed by Chito Roño.

Santos said she will shoot only twice a week -- on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Kim Chiu plays Santos' daughter in the suspense movie, which tackles faith healing. Other stars in the project include Pokwang and Janice de Belen.

"I'm really excited to be back," Santos declared.

This year also marks Santos' golden anniversary in show business. She began as a child actress in the movie, "Trudis Liit," which was released in 1962.

Proud of Luis

Santos also said she's proud that her son, actor Luis Manzano, is going to get his own TV show -- as host of the game show "Deal or No Deal."

"I'm proud of my son," she said. "He's really serious with his job. I will pray for you. I love you, Lucky."

However, Santos said she is not yet ready to see her son get married.

Manzano is currently going out with actress Jennylyn Mercado.

"Nakikita ko naman happy sila," Santos said of the couple. "Sa akin lang, di ko ma-imagine 'pag sa simbahan na. Baka mag-iiyak ako!"

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/12/vilma-shoots-new-movie

Sam Pinto says she's open to doing 'nice' and 'classy' sexy films

2012-01-25T08:10:00.001-08:00

Naging usap-usapan ng mga male netizens kung sino ang mas angat sa kaseksihan: FHM January 2012 cover girl Ellen Adarna o FHM Sexiest Woman in the World 2011 Sam Pinto?

Pabirong sumagot si Ellen sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) nang aming kunin sa pamamagitan ng Facebook ang kanyang reaksyon sa ganitong usap-usapan.

Sulat niya sa Facebook: "Totoo ba to??!! Hahahahahhah of course flattered sino ba naman ang hindi 'diba? Ganda ganda at sexy ni sam. oo diba? bongga."

NO COMPETITION. Kaugnay nito, nagbigay na rin ng pahayag si Sam Pinto sa naturang usap-usapan.

Ayon sa report ni Lhar Santiago kagabi, Enero 24, sa "Chika Minute" segment ng GMA-7 news program na 24 Oras, sinabi ni Sam na walang kompetisyon sa pagitan nila ng kapwa Kapuso star.

"For me naman, we're just really friends.

"Parang for me and for us, we have no competition at all.

"When I saw her nga in FHM, 'Oh my god, ang hot mo!' sabi ko. Tineks ko pa nga siya, e.

"Tapos, sabi niya, 'I'm just following your footsteps sa sexiness.' Sabi ko, 'Hindi, ibang level 'yong sa'yo!'"

LEADING LADY. Samantala, sinasabing isa si Sam sa mga "in demand" na leading ladies ngayon ng ilang sikat na lead actors.

Marami na raw kasing mga aktor ang nagtatanong kung maaari ba nilang makatambal ang aktres.

Masaya naman si Sam nang malaman ito, at sinabing "game" at "honored" siya na makatrabaho ang mga aktor na ito.

Katunayan, siya ang katambal ni Cesar Montano sa pelikulang Hitman, na ipapalabas sa Pebrero 22.

Mayroong love scene sina Cesar at Sam sa pelikulang ito, at talagang napahanga raw dito si Cesar kay Sam.

Ani Cesar sa hiwalay na panayam ng PEP, "Alam n'yo, sa totoo lang, pagkatapos ng eksena naming yun, namamangha ako.

"Parang earthquake, may aftershock.

"Hindi mo siya nakakalimutan. Mahirap kalimutan."

Dahil sexy nga ang mga eksena ni Sam, kasama si Cesar, sa Hitman, tinanong ng PEP si Sam kung gagawa na siya ng mga sexy films.

Sagot ng Viva star, "I don't know, lets see.

"Depende siguro sa story and sa character, and if ever may sexy scenes, siguro we will still do it in a nice and classy way."

Bukod sa paggawa ng pelikula, abala rin si Sam ngayon sa primetime soap opera ng GMA-7, ang Legacy.

Dito ay kasama niya ang mga sexy ring mga aktres na sina Heart Evangelista, Alessandra de Rossi, at Lovi Poe.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245714/showbiz/sam-pinto-says-she-s-open-to-doing-nice-and-classy-sexy-films?ref=section_banner

KC Concepcion, daring at sexy sa isang magazine

2012-01-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

Sumabak sa sexy pictorial ang “mega daughter" na si KC Concepcion para sa isang magazine. Ang naturang mga larawan ng young actress ay pinag-usapan sa Internet.

Sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Martes, sinabing ang mga sexy photos ni KC ay kuha ng batikang photographer na si Mark Nickdao para sa Rogue Magazine.

Mainit umanong pinag-usapan sa mga social networking sites, lalo na sa Twitter ang mga palabang kuha ni KC.

Marami raw ang nagkomento ng paghanga sa mga kuha ni KC na inilarawan nilang “classy, hot at hindi bulgar."

Maging ang ina ni KC na si Mega Star Sharon Cuneta ay nag-post ng kanyang tweet kung saan inihayag nito na siya man ay ninenerbiyos sa sexy photos ng kanyang anak.

Tumugon naman ang young actress at pabirong pinayuhan ang ina na huwag na lang tingnan ang kanyang mga larawan.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245592/showbiz/chikaminute/kc-concepcion-daring-at-sexy-sa-isang-magazine?ref=subsection_banner

Sa paseksihan: 'Walang kompetisyon sa amin ni Ellen Adarna' -- Sam Pinto

2012-01-25T08:06:00.000-08:00

Nagulat daw ang itinuturing sexiest Pinay ngayon na si Sam Pinto nang mabalitaan ang isyu na tila pinagkukumpara sila sa paseksihan ng kapwa Kapuso star na si Ellen Adarna.

Sa panayam ni showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago para sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Martes, sinabi ni Sam na magkaibigan sila ni Ellen at hindi sila nagkukompitensiya.

Katunayan, nang lumabas umano ang sexy cover photo ni Ellen sa isang magazine ay nag-text si Sam para i-compliment ang kaibigan.

“When I saw nga her FHM... oh my god ang hot mo, tinext ko pa nga siya e. Sabi niya, ‘I’m just following your footsteps sa sexiness.’ Sabi ko, ‘hindi, ibang level yung sa’yo," masayang kwento ni Sam.

Sa ngayon, maituturing daw na si Sam ang paboritong katambal ngayon ng mga lead actor. Siya ngayon ang leading lady ni Cesar Montano sa action movie na, Hitman.

May iba pa raw mga aktor na nagrequest na sa Viva na makuha rin nilang leading lady ang Kapuso star.

Bukod sa movie, busy din si Sam sa bagong soap ng GMA 7 na Legacy, kung saan kasama niya sina Alessandra de Rossi, Heart Evangelista at Lovi Poe,

Aminado naman si Sam na kinabahan siya sa mga eksena nila ni Lovi.

“’Di ba character ni Lovi sobrang strong, sobrang sosyal, eh yung sa start ng teleserye medyo manang ako," ayon kay Sam.

Inihahanda na rin daw ang pelikulang maglulunsad kay Sam at posibleng sexy ang kanyang maging launching movie.

Wala naman daw problema dito si Sam at pwede niyang gawin ang mga sexy scene basta’t magiging classy at hindi bastos ang pagkakagawa nito.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245604/showbiz/chikaminute/sa-paseksihan-walang-kompetisyon-sa-amin-ni-ellen-adarna-sam-pinto?ref=subsection_banner

Glaiza de Castro drops hints she's being courted by a non-showbiz guy

2012-01-25T08:04:00.000-08:00

Noong Sabado, January 21, nag-celebrate ng kanyang 24th birthday si Glaiza de Castro.

Masaya naman daw siya kahit simpleng selebrasyon lang ito, kasama ang mga mahal niya sa buhay.

"Nag-celebrate ako sa Tagaytay," kuwento ni Glaiza sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), pagkatapos ng Party Pilipinas noong Linggo, January 22.

"Wala lang, away from the city lang. Na different ang weather kasi malamig do'n."

Parang nagsilbing bonding na rin daw nila 'yon ng kanyang pamilya at ilang malapit niyang kaibigan.

"Sinorpresa nila ako, e.

"Lahat ng mga taong special at malapit sa akin, hindi ko in-expect na pupunta do'n. Inasalto nila ako, e."

Na-touch daw siya sa ibinigay na birthday gift ng pamilya niya sa kanya.

"Nauna nang ibinigay nila sa akin 'yon bago pa man ang birthday ko.

"Kasi ang tagal ko nang gusto ng bagong laptop.

"So, iyon talaga ang pinakamasayang natanggap kong gift."

BIRITERA. Isang magandang regalo rin daw para sa kanyang kaarawan ang pagkakasali niya sa bagong primetime series ng GMA-7, ang Biritera.

Tampok rito sina Glaiza, Dennis Trillo, at Angelika dela Cruz.

Ayon kay Glaiza, "After ng Amaya, nakapagpahinga ako ng sakto lang, 'tapos may bagong project na naman.

"Nakakatuwa pa na itong Biritera ay tungkol sa music na...

"Kasi ang music ay malapit din sa puso ko. Mahilig kasi akong kumanta.

"At dream ko rin nga ang maging singer.

"Kaya lang, hindi naman lahat tayo nabibigyan ng chance to do what we want.

"Minsan kailangan din nating sundin kung ano ang gusto ng iba.

"So, kailangang i-compromise.

"Pero ngayon na, parang, in a way, ay kaya ko na ring ipaglaban 'yong mga gusto ko, itong Biritera din nga ang isa sa pinamakagandang birthday gift na natanggap ko.

"Si Direk Maryo J. de los Reyes ang magiging direktor namin dito.

"So, ini-expect ko na talagang disiplinado kaming pupunta sa trabaho every time na magte-taping kami."

May mga eksena bang bibirit din siya sa pagkanta?

"Hindi ako 'yong biritera, kundi 'yong bata na bagong discover ng GMA, e. Napakagaling niyang kumanta.

"Ang role ko naman, drummer ng isang banda.

"Pero I think kakanta rin kami. Dahil halos lahat naman sa cast ay marunong kumanta."

SID AND LOVELIFE. Kumusta naman ang lovelife niya ngayon.?

Parang inili-link siya ngayon kay Sid Lucero, na nakasama niya sa Amaya?

"Si Sid talaga?" natawang reaksiyon ni Glaiza.

"Hindi! 'Yong issue naman na 'yon ay parang ano lang... na-sensationalize lang."

Hindi talaga nanliligaw si Sid sa kanya?

"Wala. Hindi."

Isa pa, may girlfriend na si Sid na miyembro ng isang all-female band.

Tila imposibleng wala siyang manliligaw sa ngayon. Baka inililihim lang niya?

"Inililihim talaga?" natawa ulit ang young actress.

"Kasi ako 'yong tipo ng tao na hindi talaga ako mahilig mag-publicize ng mga personal ko."

So, meron nga? Non-showbiz ba ito kaya ayaw niyang ma-publicize ang tungkol dito?

"Puwede!" sabay tawa na naman niya.

Meron nga ba?

"A... mainam. Hindi ko pa kasi masasabing meron, e. Kasi naka-focus ako sa work.

"Cliché na pakinggan, pero ayoko munang i-prioritize ang lovelife ngayon.

"Dahil mahirap."

WHOEVER. Choice ba niya na non-showbiz ang i-entertain na manliligaw?

"Hindi. Kung sino man," sagot ni Glaiza.

"Pare-parehas lang naman 'yan-ke showbiz o non-showbiz.

"Ako, basta mabait at saka 'yong alam kong mamahalin pati pamilya ko, okey na.

"At saka siyempre, God-fearing.

"Kung nando'n sa isang guy 'yong mga qualities na iyon, e, okey na."

Hindi pa ba niya nakita ang ganoong lalaki?

"Hindi pa."

Pero may mga umaaligid ngayon na, kumbaga, kinikilatis muna niyang mabuti?

"Kinikilitis? Oo," pag-amin niya.

Ilan ang kanyang manliligaw na kinikilatis sa ngayon?

"Binilang talaga? Hahaha!

"Hindi ko alam, e.

"Kasi, marami sila masyado!" tonong birong sabi pa ni Glaiza.

ON GOING SEXY. Maganda siya. Malakas ang sex appeal.

Nakikita ba niya ang sarili na balang-araw ay magpapa-sexy onscreen?

"Hindi ko masasabi na ayun ang magiging career path ko.

"Pero sa ngayon naman, may pakonti-konti nang gano'n [pa-sexy].

"Pero hindi to the point na iyon na ang gagawin kong path.

"Kasi marami pa rin namang puwedeng gawin, di ba?

"At saka hindi ko pa rin kaya!" natatawang sabi ng mahusay na aktres.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245711/showbiz/glaiza-de-castro-drops-hints-she-s-being-courted-by-a-non-showbiz-guy?ref=subsection_banner

Gov Vilma on Luis-Jennylyn romance: 'Basta masaya sila, wala akong karapatan para pigilin 'yon'

2012-01-25T07:58:00.000-08:00

Pinangunahan ni Batangas Governor at Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto ang induction ng new set of elected officers ng Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) na ginanap nitong Martes, January 24, sa R Bistro sa Timog Avenue, Quezon City.

Guest of honor din sa nasabing okasyon si German Moreno at ang presidente ng National Press Club na si Jerry Yap.

Natutuwa raw si Ate Vi na siya ang naimbitahan ng PMPC na maging inducting officer nito. Talagang isiningit daw niya ito sa kanyang busy schedule.

"I'm happy kasi marami na rin akong henerasyon ng PMPC na naabutan," ani Vilma nang makausap siya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

"Imagine, 27 years na ang PMPC.

"Kahit na hindi ako gano'n ka-active sa movie industry, dahil sa isa ko pang trabaho bilang isang public servant, nandito pa rin kami.

"At gusto pa rin namin 'yong mga ganitong get-together.

"And in my own little way, kung meron akong maisusuporta para mas mapalawak at matulungan ang anumang responsibilidad o adhikain na meron sila, nandito lang ako."

Basta para sa entertainment press, lagi nga siyang may panahon. Kaya naman maituturing din siyang "Darling of The Press For All Seasons."

"Because this is also my life," sambit naman ng actress-politician.

"Again, lagi akong may time sa kanila dahil uulitin ko, malaking parte kung saan ako nando'n ngayon, utang na loob ko 'yan sa mga press people.

"Na sabi ko nga, ilang generation na 'yong nandito... aminin nila, kasama ko na since bata pa ako.

"And now, may mga bagong miyembro.

"But, kung saan man ako nakatayo ngayon, malaking-malaking parte nito ay utang na loob ko sa press people."

LUIS & JENNYLYN. Sa bibihirang pagkakataong nakakaharap ng media si Vilma, lagi ay natatanong siya tungkol sa relasyon ng anak niyang si Luis Manzano sa Kapuso actress na si Jennylyn Mercado.

Ayon kay Ate Vi, "Basta masaya sila, wala akong karapatan para pigilin 'yon.

"And sa nakikita ko, masaya naman silang dalawa, so hayaan na natin."

Nitong nakaraang New Year, usap-usapan na mas pinili ni Luis na makasama si Jennylyn kesa salubungin ang bagong taon kasama ang pamilya.

"Okey lang naman 'yon," reaksiyon ng Star For All Seasons.

"Every holidays naman, ang importante sa amin, 'yong Noche Buena [during Christmas eve].

"Pero 'yong new Year, kung saan niya gusto, okey lang.

"Pero nagkikita naman kami. We were just together a week ago."

SCUBA DIVING. Lately, balitang napapadalas daw ang pagpunta nina Jennnylyn at Luis sa Batangas. Lagi raw nag-i-scuba diving ang dalawa.

"Nagda-dive sila sa Anilao," pagkumpirma ni Ate Vi.

"At kapag may time ako, nadadalaw ko sila habang nagda-dive.

"So, that's good.

"I will try to learn also. Susubukan kong mag-dive na rin.

"Interesting."

Dagdag pa ng gobernadora, "At maganda talaga ang Batangas sa diving. Lalo na 'yong Anilao.

"Ang Anilao kasi ngayon, kinunsider nang the center of marine biodiversity in the world.

"Maraming species do'n na wala sa ibang lugar."

SUPPORTIVE MOTHER. Mukhang seryosong-seryoso si Lucky sa relasyon niya kay Jennylyn. At mukhang okay naman si Ate Vi rito.

"Oo naman," nakangiti niyang sabi.

"Nakikita ko naman nga na happy sila.

"Hindi naman ako kokontra kapag nakikita kong maligaya ang anak ko.

"And I could see naman na the two of them, nagsusuportahan sa isa't isa.

"So, as long as they're happy, I'm just here to support.

"I'm not here to meddle.

"So, I'm praying na sana magpatuloy 'yong kaligayahan nila."

Madalas ba silang nagkakausap ni Jennylyn?

"Oo naman! She's nice. She's very nice," sabi ni Ate Vi.

Kahit sinasabi niyang okey sa kanya si Jennylyn para kay Luis, may mga nag-iisip pa rin na baka hindi naman siya talagang boto rito.

Pero aniya, "Wala sa bokabularyo ko 'yong boto-boto. Dahil hindi ako ang makikisama.

"Kahit sino pa siya, kapag ginusto siya ng anak ko, at masaya ang anak ko sa kanya, wala sa akin 'yong boto-boto.

"I will go all the way kung saan masaya ang anak ko."

IF IT'S NOT MEANT... Dati, very vocal si Ate Vi sa pagkagusto niya kay Angel Locsin bilang girlfriend ni Luis. Hindi ba siya nanghinayang na sa paghihiwalay humantong ang dalawa?

"Hindi ako para manghinayang, e, kung alam kong hindi puwede.

"In fact, ako ang nagsabi no'n sa anak ko, e, di ba?

"Na, 'Anak, if it's not meant, it's not meant.'

"You know, 'So long way to go. Enjoy life. Kasi hindi mo na babalikan 'yan, di ba?'

"But again, ano na, e, mature na si Lucky.

"May desisyon na siya sa sarili niya. Hindi ko na masyadong pinapakialaman.

"Basta alam niya, nanay ako, naka-guide ako.

"Ang tatanungin ko lang, 'Okey ka ba?' Gano'n lang.

"Hanggang do'n lang ako.

"But I don't ask, 'Anong nangyari, anak?' Hindi."

Sa panahong nagkaroon ng heart problems si Luis, kusa raw itong lumalapit at nag-o-open up sa kanya.

"Yeah! Usually ano kami niyan, e... Kapag may problema 'yan, madalas sa bahay 'yan. Nagdi-dinner kami.

"And that's the time we talk.

"Pero everytime we talk, I don't ask.

"Ano lang, shoulder to cry on. Si Mommy, shoulder to cry on.

"I let him talk para lumabas talaga kung ano 'yong nararamdaman niya.

"Maybe kaya gano'n din 'yong anak ko sa akin, hindi nga kasi ako nakikialam.

"Kaya siya siguro nag-o-open up."

WHAT IF... Aprub na rin ba sa kanya kung sakaling magpakasal na sina Jennylyn at Luis?

"Hindi ako ang magdedesisyon no'n. Ayokong makialam!" sabay tawa ni Ate Vi.

Pero paano kung isang araw na lang ay magsabi o magpaalam sa kanya si Luis na mag-aasawa na nga ito?

"Naku, nanay ko, 'day!" tawa na naman niya

"Naku, mature na 'yong anak ko para magdesisyon sa buhay niya.

"Ang akin lang, hindi ko ma-imagine kapag nando'n na siya sa simbahan. Baka humagulhol ako! Ha-ha-ha!

"Pero wala. Okey lang.

"He's old enough to decide for himself.

"At kung saan liligaya ang anak ko, do'n ako.

"Basta ang alam ko, masaya sila."

Wala pa kahit pahapyaw na paramdam si Luis na parang gusto na nitong mag-asawa?

"Wala pa.

"Ewan ko sa kanila ni Jen, pero ang pinakaimportante ngayon, nakikita kong masaya sila.

"And I'm happy for them.

"And Jen naman is a nice lady, e. Very respectful."

NOT ONE TO JUDGE. Dagdag pa ni Ate Vi, "Hindi kasi ako pupuwedeng isang tao na mapanghusga. Dahil ang buhay ko rin naman, hindi diretso, e.

"You get me? Marami ring taong umunawa sa akin that's why I'm here.

"Hindi naman lahat ng buhay ko maganda rin, a! Di ba?

"May mga palpak din akong nagawa.

"Pero how come I have a good life now? Kasi may mga taong tumanggap din sa akin.

"And gano'n din ang tingin ko sa ibang tao. Hindi ako puwedeng manghusga."

Sa kaso ni Jennylyn, may anak ito sa dati niyang nobyo na si Patrick Garcia.

Sa gano'ng mga nasabi ni Ate, parang ang sarap niyang maging biyenan. At suwerte sa kanya si Jennylyn kung saka-sakali.

Ayon naman kay Ate Vi, "Liberal akong tao. Hindi kasi nga ako nakikialam.

"Maaari akong makulit. Makulit akong nanay kasi lagi akong nagti-text, 'Anak, nasaan ka?'

"'Yon lang na malaman ko kung nasaan ang anak ko, at kung okey, that's good enough.

"Pero 'yong pakialamera, no. Because I don't meddle sa mga personal.

"Kung one day sasabihin nga ni Luis sa akin na mag-aasawa na siya, okey lang sa akin. Oo naman!

"Hindi ko lang alam kapag nakita ko na sa aisle!" tawa niya.

"Kasi uma-attend ako ng wedding ng iba, di ba?

"Kung sa iba naiiyak ako, lalo na kapag close sa akin...'tapos nakikita ko lumalakad na 'yong bride, naiiyak ako.

"Dyusko! How much more kapag anak ko na 'yong makikita ko na... ayyyy! Ha-ha-ha!

"Pero happy, huh! Hindi kontrabida. Happy."

ATE VI ON LIVE-IN. Ayon na mismo kay Ate Vi ay liberal siya. Is she the type na puwede ring i-tolerate sakaling pakikipag-live-in muna imbes na pagpapakasal ang gusto ng kanyang anak?

"Alam mo, iba na ang generation ngayon, e.

"We are not saying it's right, pero maraming gumagawa. You get me?

"And hindi naman natin masasabi na tama 'yon, or mali 'yon.

"Kung minsan, nakakatulong 'yon para makilala mo 'yong tao.

"So, wala.

"Kung ano ang sa tingin mo ay makabubuti sa 'yo at wala kang inaapakan, then go. Go ka.

"Ako, ang isang natutunan ko rin kasi sa tagal-tagal ko na sa show business, kapag lagi mong iniisip ano ang sasabihin ng tao, naku, wala! Hindi ka magiging masaya.

"Basta gawin mo 'yong gusto mong gawin.

"Matapang ka na kasi wala naman akong tinapakan sa inyo, e. Wala akong inisahan.

"Ginawa ko ito sa sarili ko, wala akong sinaktan. So, do'n ako tumatapang.

"Pero 'yong lagi mong iisipin, 'Ano kaya ang sasabihin nila?' Naku, wala kang pupuntahan.

"Because you cannot be perfect naman, e. Di ba?

"Ang importante lang, matuto ka.

"And at the end of the day, dapat kung tumatanda ka, may pinagkakantandaan ka naman."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245693/showbiz/gov-vilma-on-luis-jennylyn-romance-basta-masaya-sila-wala-akong-karapatan-para-pigilin-yon?ref=subsection_banner

Son of Regine, Ogie gets baptised

2012-01-22T08:54:00.000-08:00

Celebrity couple Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid are a picture of proud parents as their first born son got baptised on Sunday.

In an interview with “The Buzz,” Alcasid revealed that it was their decision to have baby Nate christened in a Catholic and a Christian church.

Alcasid said baby Nate has 10 sets of god parents in his Catholic baptism while he has three sets of god parents in the Christian offering.

According to Velasquez, they chose their closest friends from show business including actor Dingdong Dantes and actress Kris Aquino to be baby Nate’s second parents.

Meanwhile, the couple also answered questions whether they will allow their son to have commercials.

“We’re still deciding kung gusto naming tanggapin kasi ang liit pa niya eh. Hindi pa kami nagde-decide. Napag-usapan na namin pero hindi pa kami nagde-decide,” the Asia’s Songbird said.

Velasquez gave birth to baby Nate last November 8.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/22/12/son-regine-ogie-gets-baptised

Charlene cuts hair, trends on Twitter

2012-01-22T08:46:00.000-08:00

Television host Charlene Gonzales made it to the list of top local trending topics on the microblogging site Twitter on Sunday.

This after she surprised everyone with her short, pixie-cut hair.

Before she took a break from hosting entertainment show “The Buzz,” Gonzalez had long locks.

The TV host, however, denied that she is going though something in her personal life that’s why she decided to cut her hair.

“Eh kasi ‘di ba New Year so bagong look, bagong life. Happy life,” said Gonzales.

Gonzales said it has been her dream to sport a short hair.

“Noon ko pa talaga pinapangarap na magpa-[short] hair pero sabi ko there’s no better time to do it than now. It’s always been my dream. Dream will always be a dream if you don’t act upon it,” she said.

Meanwhile, a lot of netizens admired Gonzales’ new hairdo.

Twitter user @1D_Babe said Gonzales looked like American TV personality Kris Jenner with her new style.

As for Twitter user @evitagarcia, she said: “Wowowow! Ang HOT lang ni Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach with her short hair.... Walang kupas ang ganda!☺ #TheBuzz”

Twitter user @imCUTEdanu, on the other hand, said: “Charlene Gonzales maintains her good looks despite her age. She's so beautiful like an angel. :-)”

Meantime, @ashpirin said: “Ang taray ng hair ni charlene gonzales! Winner! :) #thebuzz”

Twitter user @john_tiu said: “Charlene Gonzales is Charlene Gonzales. I love her new look.”

Furthermore, Twitter user @movie_soulmate tweeted: “@TheBuzzOfficial i heart Ms. Charlene Gonzales' new hair cut..simply the best!!!”

It was hair expert Buern Rodriguez who did Gonzales’ new hairdo.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/22/12/charlene-cuts-hair-trends-twitter

Jason, Melai already called it quits?

2012-01-22T08:39:00.000-08:00

Comedian Jason Francisco has shrugged off rumors saying he and his girlfriend, comedienne Melai Cantiveros, have already called it quits because of actress Kaye Abad.

In a blog entry posted by “The Buzz” headwriter Darla Sauler, Franciso said there is no way that Abad has something to do with his relationship with Cantiveros.

Francisco said he and Abad became close because they are both in the ABS-CBN series “Angelito, Ang Batang Ama.”

"Kasama ko si Kaye sa Angelito, lahat kami dun close. Si Kaye lang super makulit ,syempre ako rin. Kaya palagi kami tawa-tawa. Tsaka kasama namin siya sa Cebu Sinulog. Super cool nila ni Melai dun. Sila palagi magkausap,” he said.

“Tapos nag-date raw kami sa Cebu, hehe. Eh marami kami run magkakasama nag-hangout. Kaya ‘di ko ma-gets kung ano issue dun,” he added.

Cantiveros, on the other hand, admitted that it has been almost one week since she and Francisco last talked.

The comedienne revealed that they had a misunderstanding but she declined to discuss it.

Cantiveros was also mum when asked about Abad. She said she cannot comment about the issue since she and Francisco have not talked yet.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/22/12/jason-melai-already-called-it-quits

Kris mum on court's alleged ruling on her annulment case vs James Yap

2012-01-22T08:22:00.000-08:00

Napabalitang naibaba na raw ng korte ang desisyon sa annulment ng kasal nina Kris Aquino at James Yap, at na-grant na raw ito.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang abugado ni James na si Atty. Lorna Kapunan, ngunit ayaw nitong magbigay ng sagot.

Sinubukan din ng PEP na kapanayamin si James pero tumanggi itong magsalita.

Ang pagkakaalam ng PEP, hindi puwedeng magsalita ang dalawang kampo kaugnay sa desisyon ng korte, kaya tikom ang kanilang bibig sa isyung ito.

Sa thanksgiving party naman ng Segunda Mano nuong nakaraang Huwebes ng gabi, maingat na sumagot si Kris Aquino sa mga tanong namin.

Tinanong namin kung ano ang inaasahan niya sa personal niyang isyu, at mabilis niyang sinagot ito ng "Wala."

"Ayoko magsalita, e. Baka maudlot pa, e, di huwag na lang," pakli nito.

"Siguro a month from now you'll know why, dun na lang natin pag-usapan.

Sinundan namin ito ng tanong kung ano ang wish niya para sa sarili.

"Basta hintayin ko na lang talaga. Siguro by my birthday puwede na akong maging vocal sa mga wini-wish ko," ang makahulugan niyang sagot.

Tinanong uli namin kung may kinalaman ba ito sa kaso.

"Basta. Huwag 'nyo na lang ako tanungin," ang sabi niya.

Wala nang idinagdag si Kris tungkol sa isyung pinag-uusapan ngayon dahil mahirap na raw at baka mapahamak pa siya.

WISHES COME TRUE. Masaya na raw siya dahil lahat ng hiniling niya sa pelikula niya sa MMFF ay natupad: Ang maging number 2 sa box office at manalong best actor si Dingdong Dantes.

Naging tampulan pa ito ng intriga lalo na ang pagkapanalo ni Dingdong sa Gabi ng Parangal.

"How can you manipulate the box office? I think yung wish na yun at yung placement na iyun nanggaling sa hard-earned money ng mga tao na nagbayad para panoorin kami," ang sabi ni Kris.

"As far as the award is concerned, I don't think I did anything na..." at natigilan ito sandali.

"That was not proper kasi hindi ko naman wini-wish for myself, e," pagpapatuloy niya.

"Winish ko for somebody whom I felt was so deserving of it, and who treated me so well on the set.

"I felt I did such an excellent portrayal.

"At kung meron mang hindi natuwa na si Dong ang nanalo, there are other award-giving bodies.

"It just so happened na ngayon, sa kanya napunta," pahayag pa nito.

Hindi na raw siya nasasaktan sa mga intriga at mga puna laban sa kanya.

"Bakit mahi-hurt kung kumikita ka? I think ang nahi-hurt lang yung mga nalulugi.

"I think I have no business to be hurt because God has been so good to me.

"Honestly, magiging bitter ka lang talaga kung masyado kang greedy, e, I don't think I was greedy," saad nito.

Hiningan din ito ng reaksyon sa pahayag ni Gov. Jeorge ER Estregan, na bilang presidential sister, sana hindi na raw ito nagsalita o nagbiro kay Dingdong na kung hindi ito manalo, magwawala ito o mag-walk-out.

Sagot naman ni Kris, "Well, maybe as a governor also, dapat hindi na niya ako patulan."

Naikuwento pa ni Kris na inimbita raw nila si Gov. ER na mag-guest sa programa niyang KrisTv at i-tour ito sa buong Laguna, pero hindi naman daw sila sinasagot.

Pinag-iisipan din ni Kris na hindi na raw muna siya sasali sa Metro Manila Film Festival ngayong taon dahil gusto raw niyang mag-focus sa kanyang teleserye sa ABS-CBN 2.

"I start taping February 21, a teleserye. Ang sabi ni Deo [Endrinal], 'Katawan mo lang ang makapagdesisyon kung ano ang kaya mo,' kaya wala pa talaga."

Wala rin siyang maisagot sa tanong tungkol sa pelikulang gagawin niya with GMA Films kundi nakipag-miting na daw siya kay Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar.

Hindi rin niya masabi kung posibleng magsasama sila ni Marian Rivera sa isang pelikula.

"Ang mga pinresent kasi ni Annette were possible concepts pa lang.

"Ang sabi ni Deo, kailangan umupo silang dalawa talaga, para in the event kasi na magka-festival entry ako o hindi man festival entry, walang overlap ang stories at hindi magkapareho.

"The other thing na hiningi lang ni Deo is for us to be given the next 18 months to fulfill that commitment. Meaning, hanggang June 2013 sana," lahad nito.

KRIS AND SENATOR BONG. Binigyan din si Kris ng ideya na kung sakaling sumali uli ito sa MMFF, posibleng magsama naman daw sila ni Sen. Bong Revilla.

Mukhang magkakaroon ng part two ang pagsasama nina Vic Sotto at Ai-Ai delas Alas, kaya malamang hindi na matutuloy ang unang pahayag noon ni Vic na sila ni Sen. Bong ang magsasama sa 2012.

Wala pa naman daw inaalok na ganung offer, ayon kay Kris.

Mahirap raw magsalita sa ngayon hangga't hindi pa ito naupuan at nasimulang mag-shooting.

"But, I'm really open talaga, kasi this year talaga, as I declared, I am an actress," napapangiti niyang sagot.

"Nandun ang utak ko talaga to complete one teleserye, and hopefully, two movies this year.

"Actually, what could sway me to work with Sen. Bong... kasi that type of movie ang gugustuhing panoorin ni Bimby [bunsong anak ni Kris].

"Kasi sinabihan niya ako na, 'Mama, why don't you make a fighting movie na there's karate?'

"Sabi ko, 'Mama cannot do karate.'

"Yun ang gusto niya na magkarate Mama niya. Pero sabi ko, 'Mama can train to fight with the sword, why not di ba?'" natatawa niyang kuwento.

"Mahirap lang talaga mag-suggest ngayon kasi, while the impeachment trial is ongoing, ayoko lang talaga sabihin na sumisipsip kami sa kanya.

"Alam mo naman di ba? Lightning rod ako for controversy, kaya quiet na lang muna ako.

"But of course, I would welcome a teamup. I've never worked with him in my life," seryoso niyang sagot sa amin.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245281/showbiz/kris-mum-on-court-s-alleged-ruling-on-her-annulment-case-vs-james-yap?ref=subsection_banner

Cesar Montano on love scene with Sam Pinto: 'Parang earthquake, may aftershock'

2012-01-22T08:12:00.000-08:00

Tulad ng ibang aktor na nakilala bilang action stars, isa si Cesar Montano sa umaasa na muling mabubuhay at magiging mainit muli ang pagtanggap sa local action movie.

Sa bago niyang pelikulang Hitman —na siya mismo ang nagsulat, nagdirek at nag-produce—umaasa si Cesar na ito ay tatangkilikin ng mga manonood.

Ang Hitman, na idi-distribute ng Viva Films ay ipalalabas sa February 22.

ASIONG SALONGA PAVED THE WAY. Naniniwala si Cesar na ang Metro Manila Film Festival 2011 entry na Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story ay isang malaking senyales sa magandang pagtanggap muli ng tao sa mga action movie.

"Sa case ng Asiong Salonga, we should be very happy. [Maganda] yung reception na ibinigay sa Asiong Salonga.

"Kung titingnan mo, yung kasabay ng Asiong Salonga... And to think it's a Metro Manila Film Festival [pero pinanood din].

"And we all know na kapag MMFF, hindi na kailangang maghintay pa tayo or kailangan natin ng fortune teller. Alam na natin ang mangyayari riyan.

"Alam na natin na pambata yung Enteng [ng Ina Mo] or Panday.

"Yun na lang hinihintay natin, kung ano ang gagawin ni Vic [Sotto] or ni Senator Bong [Revilla sa pelikula].

"Sabi ko nga, kung hindi 'yan pinalabas ng MMFF, tatabo nang husto 'yan.

"Kahit 70 million ang ginastos diyan, baka makabawi pa.

"But I'm very, very happy for the reception of people sa Asiong Salonga."

EYEING INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTS? Ang pelikulang Hitman ay plano rin ni Cesar ma maipalabas sa international film festivals abroad.

Ito ang naging pahayag ni Cesar sa press conference ng nasabing pelikula sa City Best Restaurant nitong Huwebes, January 19.

"Of course, yun ang intention, ma-invite sa international film festival. Kasi, maganda ang istorya.

"Hindi naman siya hard-action na...as in hard action na napapanood natin before.

"Sana makita ng ibang festival at ma-exhibit pa.

"Marami kaming nakapila ng Viva Films na gagawin this year.

"Immediately after this, magsisimula na kami sa February for another film na yield talaga for international film festival."

Gaano siya kasaya na nakagawa siyang muli ng action ng film?

"I'm very happy," sabi ni Cesar.

"Maligayang-maligaya ako dahil, at least, ako ang isa sa mga artista na naging part para buksan ulit ang pintuan ng action film para sa industriyang ito.

"And I know, not only for the actors, pero gayundin sa ilang manggagawa sa pelikula na magkakaroon din ng trabaho.

"So, it's very, very important for us na mabigyan ng sigla [ang action movies].

"Anything na makakapagbukas ng trabaho para sa manggagawa ng pelikula is a positive thing for our industry."

LOVE SCENE WITH SAM? Sa trailer pa lang ng Hitman, ipinakita na ang love scene nila ng leading lady niya sa movie na si Sam Pinto.

Kung tutuusin daw, matagal-tagal na rin walang love scene si Cesar, bakit biglang nagkaroon with Sam?

"Alam n'yo, sa totoo lang, ayoko sana itong pag-usapan," pasubali ng actor-director.

Pero siyempre, inudyukan si Cesar na pag-usapan pa rin.

"Alam n'yo, sa totoo lang, pagkatapos ng eksena naming yun, namamangha ako.

"Parang earthquake, may aftershock.

"Hindi mo siya nakakalimutan. Mahirap kalimutan."

Dugtong pa niya, "At saka, sa akin, ako na ang director, ako pa ang writer, it's difficult for me para gawin yung eksena.

"Paano ba 'to na hindi siya mao-offend, or hindi siya mag-iisip na parang sobra na?

"Parang ayoko naman na kulang ang shot.

"Pagdating kasi, ayokong mamroblema sa editing. Na, 'Bakit walang ganito?'

"Na hahanapan ka ng editor mo. E, wala na, tapos na ang shooting."

So, tinodo na niyang talaga?

"Kailangan ganoon, e.

"Dapat naman, when it comes to acting, when it comes to performance, you have to give your all.

"Dapat ganoon."

Sa mga binitiwang salita ni Cesar patungkol sa kanyang leading lady na si Sam, hindi kaya pagsimulan ito ng isyu sa pagitan nila ng misis na si Sunshine Cruz?

"Alam n'yo, si Shine [tawag din kay Sunshine] siyempre, artista rin siya dati.

"I'm very sure na naiintindihan niya lahat ng ginagawa ko as a director, writer, and producer," saad ni Cesar.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245232/showbiz/cesar-montano-on-love-scene-with-sam-pinto-parang-earthquake-may-aftershock?ref=subsection_banner

Sarah G gets necklace from Gerald

2012-01-19T07:25:00.000-08:00

Sarah Geronimo received a Tiffany necklace last Christmas from “Budoy” star Gerald Anderson.

“Binigyan niya po ako ng necklace,” Geronimo said at her thanksgiving party for the press on Wednesday night.

Geronimo, who tried not to give details of the gift, was forced to admit that it was a Tiffany necklace with a heart-shaped pendant.

She said that it was personally given to him by Anderson, her leading man in her recent movie “Won’t Last Day Without You.”

Asked what she gave Anderson in return, Geronimo replied: “Niregaluhan po namin siya ng T-shirt.”

In the interview, Geronimo also admitted that Anderson is special to her but stressed that there’s only friendship between the two of them.

“Siyempre, espesyal din naman po 'yung tao. Nakatrabaho natin siya at nakita ko kung gaano naman siya kabuting tao,” she said.

After her controversial heartbreak with actor Rayver Cruz, Geronimo said she’s not yet ready to fall in love again.

New musical show

In the interview, Geronimo also shared her excitement with her musical show titled “Sarah G Live!” which will begin airing on February.

“’Sarah G Live!’ every Sunday night na po ‘yon. (Masaya po ako at) nabigyan lang po ako ng pagkakataon na makakita po sila ng mas marami pang performances,” she said.

Asked of her feelings about having her own show, Geronimo replied: “Siyempre noong una ay ayaw ko. Natatakot ako kasi sariling show na at malaking responsibility ‘yon sa akin as an artist pero napakagandang blessing ito at another challenge para sa akin para mag-grow as an artist and as a person.”

She admitted that with the show’s live format she can’t help but feel nervous.

“Everytime na lumalabas ako on stage at nagpe-perform ay may takot ako. So ito live every Sunday night, so parang every Sunday night ay para akong may concert sa Araneta, live singing po,” she said.

With her upcoming show, Geronimo also said she might take a break from the weekly variety show “ASAP.”

“Baka po magpahinga muna tayo sa ASAP pero kapay may projects na kailangang i-promote ay babalik tayo sa ASAP,” she said.

For her show’s pilot episode, Geronimo admitted that she would like to invite Anderson to sing with her.

"Gusto ko sabi ko sa kanya ay mag-live siya kapag nag-guest siya, sana makapag-live siya,” she said.

Aside from a movie with John Lloyd Cruz, Geronimo is also set to do concert tour this April.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/19/12/sarah-g-gets-necklace-gerald

Maja still shy to go out on date with Matteo

2012-01-19T07:10:00.000-08:00

Maja Salvador said that while she has become more open about her relationship with actor Matteo Guidicelli, she is still shy to go out on dates with just the two of them.

During the press conference of “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin” on Tuesday, Salvador said: “Actually, mas nahihiya ako lumabas. Kasi parang lahat iisipin, ‘Ay sila na talaga,’ kaya parang nahihiya ako. Hindi ko pa rin kayang makipag-holding hands. Ewan ko, hindi lang siguro ako sanay.”

Salvador also shrugged off rumors saying she and Guidicelli showed too much affection when they were shooting the film “My Cactus Heart.”

“Siyempre kami-kami lang 'yun. Hindi naman kami PDA. Hindi naman porket sinabing mag-boyfriend-girlfriend kami, todo PDA kami kung saan man kami magpunta. Siyempre kailangan din namin irespeto yung mga taong nasa paligid namin,” she said.

According to Salvador, showing love with another person is not only limited to hugging or kissing.

“Hindi lang naman sa kiss yun or sa hug naipapakita. Puwede rin sa pagbibigay ng food, yung simpleng tanong lang na, ‘Kumain ka na ba?’ Marami naman,” she said.

“Sa relationship kasi namin ngayon parang puppy love lang kasi textmate lang kami, callmate… kasi never pa kami nag-date, as in grupo [kaming lumalabas]. Never pa kaming nag-out of the country, bihira lang din kami magkita. Kung magkikita man kami 10 minutes lang, hi lang, magda-drop by siya sa taping, ganon lang,” she shared.

Salvador, however, noted that what she likes about Guidicelli is that the actor is really making an effort to reach out to her loved ones.

“Walang sasaya pa kung grabe yung pagmamahal na ibibigay ng boyfriend mo sa pamilya mo. Close siya sa family ko. In fairness, may effort naman kasi nung nasa ibang bansa ako, tapos birthday ng mommy ko, gumawa siya ng paraan para ma-i-celebrate yung birthday ng mommy ko,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/19/12/maja-still-shy-go-out-date-matteo

Gloria Romero will miss the kids the most when Munting Heredera finally ends in February

2012-01-19T06:57:00.000-08:00

May nararamdamang lungkot ngayon ang Movie Queen na si Ms. Gloria Romero dahil sa nalalapit na pagwawakas ng top-rating primetime series ng GMA-7, ang Munting Heredera.

Sa first week ng February 2012 kasi ay magwawakas na ang naturang drama series na idinidirek ni Maryo J. de los Reyes.

Nalulungkot si Tita Glo dahil napamahal na nang husto sa kanya ang show, lalo na ang buong cast na itinuring na niyang parte ng kanyang pamilya.

Sabi niya sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal): "Kung alam lang nila ang nararamdaman ko noong sabihin nilang magwawakas na kami.

"Nakakalungkot, but at the same time ay happy kami, kasi nga mataas ang ratings ng aming series.

"Nakakatuwang isipin na sinubaybayan kami nang sobrang tagal.

"Halos mag-iisang taon na nga kami, di ba?

"Still, hindi nila mabitawan ang magandang istorya ng Munting Heredera."

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Tita Glo sa charity event ng Munting Heredera sa The Child Haus noong January 15.

JUST LIKE HER APOS. Mami-miss daw nang husto ng veteran actress ang mga bata na siyang naging mga bida ng Munting Heredera.

Itinuring na raw kasi niyang parang mga tunay na apo sina Mona Louise Rey, Barbara Miguel, Kyle Ocampo, at Migs Cuaderno.

Saad ni Tita Glo, "Alam n'yo naman na iisa lang ang apo ko, si Christopher [Gutierrez].

"E, binatang-binata na at hindi ko na nalalambing madalas.

"Itong mga bata sa set, tuwang-tuwa ako kasi sobrang malalambing.

"Kapag breaktime nga namin, magkakasama kaming parati at kinukuwentuhan nila ako sa nangyayari sa araw nila.

"Ako naman, kahit pagod, natutuwa sa mga kuwento ng mga bata.

"Nabibigyan ako ng kakaibang lakas kapag sila na ang nagkukuwento sa akin.

"Kaya I will truly miss these kids.

"Pati na ang ibang cast na parang mga anak ko na rin, tulad nina Camille [Prats], Mark Anthony [Fernandez], Ynez [Veneracion], Gabby [Eigenmann], and the rest.

"It was an honor working with them, at sana nga magkatrabaho ulit kami in the future," ngiti pa ni Tita Glo.

DOÑA ANA. Hindi malilimutan ni Tita Glo ang Munting Heredera dahil nabigyan siya ng mapaghamong papel bilang si Doña Anastacia Montereal.

Hindi raw niya akalain na sa kanyang edad—she turned 78 years old last year—ay mabibigyan pa siya ng challenging role sa telebisyon.

"Sinabi ko nga na habang kaya ko pang mag-memorize ng script, magtatrabaho pa rin ako sa TV at pelikula.

"Mahal ko ang industriyang ito.

"At hanggang kaya ko pa at wala pa akong Alzheimer's Disease, I will still work and work.

"The role of Anastacia is very special to me and it will be one of the most memorable characters na ginampanan ko.

"Imagine, nawalan siya ng apo, may mga nagpanggap na apo niya, may kinidnap, ninakawan siya, nawalan siya ng yaman, naghirap, pero nakabangon siya muli.

"Ibang klase, di ba?"

Sabi pa niya, "I'd like to thank GMA-7 for giving me this wonderful role in Munting Heredera.

"Marami kaming nai-share sa mga manonood kung ano nga ba ang tunay na pagmamahal ng isang pamilya.

"Kami rin ay maraming natutunan sa ginawa naming ito.

"And siyempre, to our director Maryo J. de los Reyes, who has always been such a good friend, a companion, an artist, and a great director sa aming lahat.

"Siya ang nagsabi sa akin na kaya ko ito and I believed him.

"And, of course, sa Panginoon na parati tayong ginagabayan araw-araw.

"Thank you, God, for giving strength sa aking trabaho. And may He bless everyone sa aming show."

NEXT PROJECT. Pagkatapos ng Munting Heredera ay magpapahinga raw muna si Tita Glo.

At kung may kasunod na project, sana raw ay hindi muna kasing bigat ng matatapos niyang show.

"Naku, hindi biro ang mga ginawa namin sa show!

"Three times a week ay nagda-drama kami. Umiiyak kaming lahat!

"Nakaka-drain talaga physically.

"Kaya mas gusto ko na hindi muna mabigat na project.

"Gusto ko nga sana ay mag-comedy ulit ako tulad sa Andres de Saya.

"Very light lang at magaan sa pakiramdam.

"But it is all up to God kung ano ang tamang project for me," sabi ng Movie Queen.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/245091/showbiz/gloria-romero-will-miss-the-kids-the-most-when-munting-heredera-finally-ends-in-february?ref=subsection_banner

Domingo gets Best Actress nom from Asian Film Awards

2012-01-17T10:25:00.000-08:00

The local independent film “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” received two nominations for the 2012 Asian Film Awards on Tuesday, including one for Best Actress for the movie’s lead star Eugene Domingo.

The movie’s screenwriter Chris Martinez also scored a Best Screenplay nomination for the acclaimed indie film.

Actress Shamaine Buencamino, meanwhile, got a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the indie film “Nino.”

Directed by Marlon Rivera, “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” is a comedy about three filmmakers who want to make a film about poverty.

Domingo will be competing against India’s Vidya Balan for “The Dirty Picture,” Taiwan’s Michelle Chen for “You Are the Apple of My Eye,” Iran’s Leila Hatami for “A Separation” and Hong Kong’s Deanie Ip for “A Simple Life.”

Buencamino will face against Hong Kong’s Gwei Lun-mei for “The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate,” Thailand’s Cris Horwang for “Headshot,” Japan’s Mitsushima Hikari for “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai” and China’s Yan Ni for “11 Flowers.”

Apart from “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank,” also up for Best Screenplay are “A Separation” (Iran), “Postcard” (Japan). “The Flowers of War” (China) and “Overheard 2” (Hong Kong).

Bid-budget films from Greater China dominated the nominations, led by the Hong Kong 3-D action film “Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate” with seven. The Christian Bale-starrer “The Flowers of War” from China had six.

The Asian Film Awards will be presented on March 19 in Hong Kong, with Singaporean director Eric Khoo heading the jury.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/17/12/domingo-gets-best-actress-nom-asian-film-awards

Ina Feleo, Jason Abalos admit romance

2012-01-17T10:20:00.000-08:00

Jason Abalos and actress Ina Feleo revealed on Tuesday that they actually shared a romantic past.

During the press conference of their upcoming ABS-CBN television series “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo ka man sa Akin”, the two admitted that they were romantically linked a few years ago, but things didn’t work out between them.

Asked what caused their relationship’s downfall, Abalos admitted it was partly his fault.

“Aminin ko na nung mga panahon na ‘yon andun ako sa mga panahong medyo loko-loko [ako],” he said.

“Dumating ako sa punto ng buhay ko na may trabaho ako, may ganito ako, may ganyan ako, nakakalabas ako ng kahit saan ako pumunta, pero hindi ako naging masaya,” he added.

Despite their failed relationship Abalos and Feleo both agreed that their decision to part ways was probably for the best.

“Siguro hindi nga para sa ganon. Mas okay na ganito na knowing na may something noon parang mas naging mas malalim ‘yung pagkakaintindi mo sa tao ngayon. So mas okay maging kaibigan,” Feleo explained.

Abalos and Feleo first worked together in the 2007 Cinemalaya independent entry “Endo.”

Valerie Concepcion poses for Playboy PH

2012-01-17T10:16:00.000-08:00

Actress and television host Valerie Concepcion is the cover girl of the January-February 2012 issue of Playboy Philippines.

On her official Twitter page, the 24-year-old Concepcion uploaded a copy of the men's magazine cover as her profile picture.

Replying to one of her followers’ query about a possible autograph signing event for this particular Playboy Philippines issue, she tweeted, “Autograph signing ko yata for that is on Jan. 25.”

This is not the actress’ first time to do a sexy pictorial for a men’s magazine, having appeared on the cover of both Maxim and FHM.

Last year, she was also ranked 14th in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women of the World poll.

Meanwhile, Concepcion will be a part of ABS-CBN’s upcoming fantasy series “E-Boy,” headlined by child star Bugoy Cariño.

Other prominent stars included in the cast of the upcoming series are Ariel Rivera, Jomari Yllana and Agot Isidro.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/17/12/valerie-concepcion-poses-playboy-ph

Jason admits Jewel makes him happy

2012-01-17T10:11:00.000-08:00

Jason Abalos finally admitted that actress Jewel Mische makes him happy.

""Nandoon kami sa, siguro sa akin napaka-special niya. Sa akin wala ako sa ganitong (tamang) pag-iisip kung di dahil sa kanya. Siya yung nag-guide sa akin para gumawa ng tama, at nagsilbing ilaw sa aking daanan," Abalos told abs-cbnNEWS.com in an interview after a press conference for his newest afternoon series "Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin" with Maja Salvador.

Abalos, who once described Mische as an angel, explained that she taught him to live and love life.

Asked if he and Mische are now officially a couple or if his still wooing Mische, the actor replied: "Mahirap sagutin walang label kasi. Hindi kasi ako naniniwala sa ligaw ligaw stage kumbaga kung para sa iyo boom!"

In the interview, Abalos also shared his happiness with his newest series "Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin."

After starring in at least three afternoon series, Abalos is now being dubbed as the Prince of Daytime Drama.

For the actor, he said he's happy that people appreciate his acting talent.

"Ako nagta-trabaho lang. Kung anunan ang ibibigay nila sa aking tagline ay salamat. Kumbaga naa-appreciate nila ang trabaho ko," he said.

"Sabi nga nila iba na ang atake na ginagawa ko, kumbaga gumagawa man ako ng mature roles noon pero ngayon pa lang kumbaga mamang-mama na ang acting ko."

"Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin" is set to premiere on January 23 (Monday) before "Maria La del Barrio."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/17/12/jason-admits-jewel-makes-him-happy

Jennylyn Mercado at Dennis Trillo, nagkabati na

2012-01-17T09:50:00.000-08:00

Sinabi ni Jennylyn Mercado ang mga dahilan kung bakit siya blooming ngayon. Isa sa mga dahilan na ito ay ang pagkakabati nila ng kanyang ex-boyfriend na si Dennis Trillo.

Sa pagdiriwang ng city-hood anniversary ng Navotas kung saan nakiisa si Jennylyn, marami ang nakapansin sa pagiging blooming ng Kapuso actress.

At sa panayam ni showbiz reporter Cata Tibayan, sinabi ni Jennylyn ang mga dahilan kung bakit siya blooming.

“Inspired ako siyempre. Dahil sa anak ko, sa pamilya ko at kay Luis (Manzano) na rin," nakangiting pahayag ni Jennylyn sa Chika Minute ng 24 Oras nitong Martes.

Bukod dito, nagkaayos na rin daw sila ni Dennis na nauugnay naman ngayon kay Bianca King.

“Siyempre masaya. Kalimutan na natin tampuhan dahil new year na," anang aktres.

Sinabi pa ni Jennylyn na lalo raw naging tumibay ang relasyon nila ng bago niyang nobyo na si Luis dahil madalas silang magkasama ngayon dahil sa sports.

Ramdam din daw ni Jennylyn ang magandang pagtanggap sa kanya ng pamilya ni Luis, lalo na ang malabing na ina ng aktor na si Batangas Gov Vilma Santos-Recto.

Gayunman, wala pa raw silang plano ni Luis na lumagay sa tahimik ngayong taon.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244872/showbiz/chikaminute/jennylyn-mercado-at-dennis-trillo-nagkabati-na?ref=subsection_banner

Camille Prats takes her time recovering from husband's death

2012-01-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

Naging malungkot ang huling bahagi ng taong 2011 para kay Camille Prats.

Ito ay dahil sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mister na si Anthony Linsangan noong September 23, 2011, sa sakit na nasopharyngeal cancer.

Bagamat nabiyuda kaagad si Camille sa edad na 26, nananatili pa rin siyang matatag dahil kailangan daw siya ng kanyang anak na si Nathaniel Cesar "Nathan" Linsangan.

Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Camille noong January 10 sa Child Haus sa Project 8, Quezon City, inamin niyang naging malungkot ang pagpasok ng 2012 para sa kanya.

Hindi raw madaling makalimutan ang malungkot na nangyari sa kanyang pamilya.

Saad ni Camille, "Nararamdaman mo yung loneliness. The realization na wala na pala ang partner mo.

"But I don't let it show kapag kasama ko si Nathan.

"Gusto kong makita niyang strong ako.

"Ayokong magpakitang malungkot ako kasi nalulungkot din ang anak ko."

Pero unti-unti naman daw siyang nakaka-cope sa buhay niya ngayon.

Paunti-unti ay hinaharap na niya ang katotohanan na silang dalawa na lang ng kanyang anak ang magkasama.

Ayon pa sa dating child star, "Umuuwi na rin ako sa bahay namin sa Ayala, Alabang.

"Before, hindi ko kaya. Nalulungkot ako.

"Kina Mommy at Daddy sa bahay namin sa Cainta, Rizal, kami tumutuloy ni Nathan.

"Pero ngayon, nandoon na kami [sa Alabang].

"May mga kasama naman kaming mga kasambahay, or minsan sina Mommy nandoon.

"Minsan naman, sa Cainta kami ni Nathan nag-i-stay din.

"So, one small step at a time. Hindi kailangang biglain ko, di ba?

"It's better that I do it slowly para ramdam ko ang paunti-unting recovery."

NATHAN'S BIRTHDAY. Magdiriwang ng kanyang ika-apat na taong kaarawan si Nathan sa January 24.

Ano ang plano ni Camille, lalo na't first birthday ito ni Nathan na wala na ang kanyang ama?

"Magkakaroon pa rin naman ng celebration, pero hindi na yung malaking party.

"Kailangan i-celebrate kasi ito ang stage that Nathan is already aware of what's happening.

"Alam na niya yung mga nangyayari sa paligid niya.

"Kaya kahit na wala na ang daddy niya, may birthday celebration pa rin siya.

"Nandiyan naman ang lolo at lola niya from both sides of the family para ipadama sa kanya yung pagmamahal," saad ni Camille.

FAMILY SUPPORT. Nagpapasalamat nga si Camille sa kanyang pamilya at sa pamilya ng kanyang yumaong mister dahil naging malaking tulong sila sa kanyang paunti-unting pag-recover.

"If it wasn't for them, baka hanggang ngayon ay tulala pa ako," nakangiting sabi niya.

"Parati nila akong kinakausap at ipinaparamdam nila sa akin na nandiyan sila parati.

"Whenever I need them, they are always there.

"Mahal na mahal nila si Nathan kaya sobra ang pasasalamat ko sa kanilang lahat.

"Alam ko naman that Anthony wants me and our son to be happy kahit wala na siya.

"And we are doing just that."

FINDING NEW LOVE. Natawa naman si Camille nang tanungin kung kailan kaya siya iibig ulit, lalo na't ang bata niyang nabiyuda.

Aniya, "Naku, matagal na matagal pa!

"Hindi pa nga ako nakakababang-luksa, di ba?

"Mas gusto kong magtrabaho kesa isipin kung kelan ulit ako makikipag-date or magpaligaw.

"Wala muna ang mga ganyan.

"I want to focus all my attention sa aking trabaho at sa aking anak.

"My son means the world to me, kaya siya na muna ang lalake sa buhay ko."

MUNTING HEREDERA. Hanggang first week of February na lang ang toprating primetime series na kinabibilangan ni Camille sa GMA-7, ang Munting Heredera.

Nagpapasalamat si Camille sa buong staff and crew ng naturang show dahil malaki ang naging bahagi ng mga ito sa buhay niya.

Saad niya, "Family na kami talaga sa set ng Munting Heredera.

"Kapag break time, sama-sama kaming lahat talaga.

"Kaya malungkot na soon ay magkakahiwalay na kami.

"I always look forward sa taping ng Munting Heredera dahil sobrang close kaming lahat.

"But everything must come to an end, di ba?"

Dagdag pa ni Camille, "Hindi namin inaasahan na tatagal kami sa ere.

"Dapat one season lang, pero umabot pa kami ng 2012.

"Nasaksihan namin ang paglaki ng mga bata sa set.

"Marami kaming napasaya, napaiyak, at nabigyan ng aral dahil sa Munting Heredera.

"Very positive ang mga feedback namin sa bawa't episode.

"Personally, naramdaman ko na naging dramatic actress talaga ako.

"Salamat sa director naming si Direk Maryo J. de los Reyes.

"Tinutukan niya ang bawa't eksena namin kaya magandang lumalabas.

"Kaya mami-miss ko 'yang si Direk Maryo."

VACATION. Gusto raw munang magbakasyon ni Camille pagkatapos ng Munting Heredera. Para raw ma-recharge siya bago siya magsimula sa panibagong project.

"Wala pa namang sinasabi sa akin kung ano ang susunod kaya tama lang na magbakasyon muna ako.

"Okey lang na mag-drama ulit ako, pero huwag na yung sagad-sagad. Marami na akong iniluha last year.

"Okey lang ang mga light drama, or puwede akong bumalik sa comedy tulad ng ginawa ko sa Bantatay before. Maiba lang naman.

"But whatever the project is, magpapasalamat pa rin ako.

"I want to work and work ngayong 2012.

"I pray to God na tuluy-tuloy na maging masaya ako at ang anak ko," pahayag ni Camille.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244830/showbiz/camille-prats-takes-her-time-recovering-from-husband-s-death?ref=subsection_banner

Solenn Heussaff 'fully charged' after two-week vacation in Argentina with boyfriend

2012-01-17T09:41:00.000-08:00

Fresh from her vacation sa Argentina nitong katatapos na holiday season, parang isang baterya na na-fully charged si Solenn Heussaff.

Na-enjoy raw nang husto talaga ni Solenn ang biyahe niyang iyon sa Argentina, kung saan nagmula ang boyfriend niyang si Nico Bolzico.

"It's very good!" aniya nang makausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa Party Pilipinas nitong Linggo, January 15.

"I did a lot of sports. But I ate a lot also of meat.

"So, masaya naman ako!"

NEW YEAR IN ARGENTINA. Kuwento pa ni Solenn, "Two weeks lang ako doon. I spent my New Year there.

"Simple lang ang New year celebration nila doon.

"'Yong dinner, mga 11 p.m.

"'Tapos bigla, may mga nag-kiss. 'Tapos, 'Happy New Year!'

"Walang countdown-countdown!

"So, wala lang. Gano'n lang."

NEW EXPERIENCES. Pero bagong experience daw ito para sa kanya.

Sabi pa ng Kapuso actress-singer, "'Tapos I have to stay there for two weeks kasi ang tagal ng biyahe...thirty hours!

"Parang isang day ng taping.

"Uhm, I went hiking sa glacier...sa iceberg.

"Tapos nag-rock climbing ako. Rapelling.

"At kain nang kain!" sabay tawa niya.

Ayon pa kay Solenn, "Ang pinaka-na-enjoy ko, 'yong glacier at climbing.

"Kasi you have to put parang spikes sa sapatos, 'tapos you just hike for one hour and a half."

Nagkaroon daw sila ng sapat na panahon na makapag-bonding nang husto ng kanyang boyfriend.

Hindi naman daw niya na-miss ang kanyang family dahil two weeks lang ang itinagal niya sa Argentina.

"Dati, when I lived five years sa Paris, I see my parents twice a year... ganyan. Sanay ako na gano'n," aniya.

Kasama na ba niyang bumalik ng Pilipinas ang kanyang boyfriend?

"Hindi. Nando'n pa siya. May trabaho pa siya doon."

MI FAMILIA. Kumusta naman ang pag-estima sa kanya ng pamilya ng boyfriend niya?

"Ako naman, I get along with anyone. So, I don't really get nervous.

"'Tapos, they don't speak English so..." at natawa ang dalaga.

"So, 'yong conversation namin, tina-translate lang ng boyfriend ko.

"'Tapos nagkakaintindihan kami ng konti kasi 'yong mix ng Spanish at French, puwedeng magkaintindihan."

Marunong magsalita ng French si Solenn, bilang half-French siya on her father's side.

"Maganda doon. Actually, maraming space doon na puro farms and fields.

"Pero 'yong city sa Buenos Aires, maraming party-party do'n sila.

"But kami, relaxed. I turned off my phone for two weeks.

"Nagtu-Twitter ako minsan, pero from the hotel.

"Pero my phone was off for two weeks.

"Parang sa Survivor, walang communication.

"At least, nakapag-relax ako at nakapag-rest nang husto.

"Yeah! Very relaxed," sabi ng sexy Survivor Philippines castaway at FHM cover girl.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244828/showbiz/solenn-heussaff-fully-charged-after-two-week-vacation-in-argentina-with-boyfriend?ref=subsection_banner

'Charice, One for the Heart'

2012-01-17T09:37:00.000-08:00

International singing sensation Charice, comes home once again to celebrate Valentine's Day with her Kapuso fans thru a television special aptly entitled "Charice, One for the Heart."

The Pinoy Pride is back, and she is all grown up–her voice more breathtaking, and her stance more powerful before her audience. This time with her very own band that she takes to her international tours, Charice performs songs closest to her heart–songs that talk about her journey as an artist, and her plight as a daughter ever loving to her parents and family.

Charice also pays tribute to well-loved OPM love songs as she shares the stage with Pop Balladeer Mark Bautista, and RNB Prince Jay-R. Another must-see on the show is a tender moment where Charice sings to her father Ricky Pempengco who passed away last year.

Get to know the latest from Charice as she sings a few hits off her second international studio album Infinity, and talks about an Asian tour happening very soon.

Watch also the country’s most sought-after love teams, newly-weds, and most celebrated couples, as they share their love stories and give a prelude to each special performance by Charice.

Directed by Louie Ignacio with his team behind the acclaimed "Charice – Home for Valentine’s" (2011), the International singing sensation promises to captivate and capture hearts once again on "Charice, One for the Heart" airing this February on GMA.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244873/showbiz/charice-one-for-the-heart?ref=subsection_banner

Dawn Zulueta: Julia Montes reminds me of my youth

2012-01-10T09:49:00.000-08:00

Seasoned actress Dawn Zulueta said that young actress Julia Montes reminds her of her younger self.

During the press conference of their upcoming ABS-CBN television series “Walang Hanggan” held on Tuesday, Zulueta said, “‘Pag tinitignan ko si Julia, she kinda reminds me of myself when I was 16."

Montes, on the other hand, returned the compliment by admitting that she looks up to Zulueta and that she wants to be just like her.

Topbilled by Montes and actor Coco Martin, “Walang Hanggan”, tells the story of true love bound to last forever.

Joining them in this much-awaited television series are veteran actresses Susan Roces and Helen Gamboa, and seasoned actor Richard Gomez.

Rita Avila, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon and Paulo Avelino are also part of the show.

“Walang Hanggan” is set to premiere on ABS-CBN channel 2 on Monday (January 16).

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/dawn-zulueta-julia-montes-reminds-me-my-youth

PNoy invited to Shalani's wedding

2012-01-10T09:46:00.000-08:00

Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo is hoping President Benigno Aquino III could make it to his wedding with Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Soledad on January 22.

Romulo said they invited the President even though Aquino and Soledad had a relationship in the past.

“He is invited. Although we understand that he is a very busy person kasi Presidente siya, hopeful kami na makarating din siya,” he told ABS-CBN News.

Meanwhile, the couple shared that Soledad will be walking down the aisle alone and not escorted by her parents.

“It’s the bride’s moment and she is old enough to stand on her own. I’m looking forward to a long, long life with Shalani," Romulo said.

The couple is expecting more than 400 guests during the wedding day.

Veteran fashion designer Inno Sotto has been tasked to design “a simple wedding dress” for Soledad.

This is in keeping with the couple’s decision to have a “simple and private” wedding ceremony to be held in a church in St. Benedict Church in Silang, Cavite.

Romulo also said they decided not to grant exclusive media coverage for the wedding.

The couple is still deciding if they will spend their honeymoon in Amanpulo, Palawan.

Last September, Romulo announced his engagement to Soledad.

He proposed to her at the Our Lady of Fatima church in Valenzuela.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/pnoy-invited-shalanis-wedding

Richard, Lucy plan second baby

2012-01-10T09:43:00.000-08:00

Richard Gomez revealed on Tuesday that he and his wife, Leyte’s 4th District Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez, are actually planning to have a second baby soon.

When asked during an interview with dzMM radio program “Todo-todo Walang Preno” on Tuesday whether they want to have another child, he replied, “We’ve been working on our second baby.”

According to Richard, it was actually his wife’s dream to have a big family.

“Si Lucy, wants to have about five children. Ako nga sabi ko nga mabigyan lang kami ng three masaya na ako, pero ang laki na ng anak namin iisa pa lang,” he said.

Richard to pursue politics?

After his disqualification as a congressional candidate in 2010, Richard said he is not yet sure if he intends to run again in the 2013 elections.

Right now, Richard said, he is focused on supporting his wife’s political endeavors, especially now that Lucy is eyeing for re-election.

Richard stressed he is very proud of Lucy for doing a very good job as their district’s representative.

“I’m very happy dahil napakaganda ng performance ni Lucy,” he said.

“When Lucy sat down as congresswoman, ang rating ng distrito namin out of 16 districts sa buong region No. 12 kami in terms of the structure. Sa pagtapos ng programa laging nahuhuli. Nung umupo si Lucy, she was able to turn around our district. [After] a year and a half, we are now No. 1 in our district in terms of project implementation,” he added.

‘Walang Hanggan’

With his political aspirations taking a back seat, Richard said his focus now is on his craft as an actor.

Richard recently returned to the Kapamilya network.

He will be a part of ABS-CBN’s upcoming television series entitled “Walang Hanggan”.

Extending his thrill over this new project, he said, “I’m very happy really. Pagbalik ko dito, ABS-CBN gave me a wonderful project.”

“Kasama ko mga malalaking artista. Siyempre we have veteran superstars like Susan Roces, Ms. Helen Gamboa and Eddie Gutierrez,” he added.

“Kasama [rin] natin mga matinee idols, mga pogi, mga sikat, ‘yan sina Coco Martin, Paulo Avelino. ‘Yung magaganda sina Julia Montes and Melissa Ricks.”

Working with Dawn Zulueta

In this new television project, Richard will also be working with his former girlfriend, actress Dawn Zulueta.

Asked whether their past has stood in the way of their working relationship, Richard said he and Zulueta didn’t actually have any problem working together since they are currently good friends.

“Alam mo si Dawn Zulueta although naging mag-boyfriend-girlfriend kami for two years... We’ve remained friends,” he said.

“Ngayon, napakaganda na ng relationship namin,” he added.

According to Richard, “Walang Hanggan” is set to premiere on ABS-CBN channel 2 on January 16.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/richard-lucy-plan-second-baby

Melissa never thought she'd do 'Elisa'

2012-01-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

Now that her television series “Nasaan Ka Elisa?” is nearing its end, actress Melissa Ricks admitted that she never thought she would be doing the project.

That's why she is thankful to the management of ABS-CBN for giving her the opportunity to be its lead star.

“I’m sad na magtatapos na kami kasi it was a role na I never thought na tatanggapin ko. Sa totoo lang hindi ko akalain na gagawa ako ng ganung role kasi medyo risky siya, medyo mahirap. Pero ABS-CBN gave me a chance to do that role. Marami namang puwedeng gumanap ng Elisa but they chose me so I’m very thankful na binigay nila sa akin,” she said.

“2011 was one of the hardest [years] but I think it was one of the best also kasi ‘Nasaan Ka Elisa?’ did so much for me. Napakaganda nung palabas namin and I gained so many new friends, I learned so many new lessons,” the actress added.

Meanwhile, Ricks said she is looking forward to doing her next TV project with ABS-CBN.

Ricks is part of the upcoming primetime series “Walang Hanggang,” which is slated to be shown on January 16.

“This year it’s going to be the best year and I assure that to everyone. And I’m going to do my best in this show na ‘Walang Hanggan’ and sana magustuhan ng mga tao yun,” she said.

Ricks will be joining Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Rita Avila, Joem Bascon and Paulo Avelino on “Walang Hanggan.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/melissa-never-thought-shed-do-elisa

Charice comes home on a wheelchair

2012-01-10T09:29:00.000-08:00

Charice arrived in Manila Tuesday on a wheelchair after sustaining a foot injury.

In an interview, the "Glee" star said she injured her little toe while skateboarding in Los Angeles last Christmas

"Actually nangyari po siya ng Pasko dahil ako ay malikot. Nagi-skateboard ako at nahulog ako dahil iniwasan ko ang isang sasakyan na nandoon lang. Nagulat kasi ako. Iiwasan ko sana kaya lang nag-panic ako kaya nadulas ang skate board at nag-crack ang isang buto sa hinliliit," Charice said.

She said she will need to stay in crutches or on a wheelchair for 6 weeks.

Local media were caught by surprise after Charice was spotted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport riding on a wheelchair with her right foot bandaged.

Charice is home to celebrate the birthday of her mother, Raquel Pempengco.

Pempengco, who turned 40 today, said Charice and her family will be celebrating her birthday in Cabuyao, Laguna.

She said Charice will be reunited with her "Little Big Star" co-finalists in a party at a resort on January 14.

"Darating ang Little Big Stars. Invited sila lahat, kumpleto nandoon lahat sila," said Pempengco, referring to singers Sam Concepcion, Ralph Salazar and the other finalists.

"Gusto niya ako sanang sorpresahin pero mukhang siya ang masu-surpresa at nakumpleto ko ang Big Stars," she added.

For Charice, she said that it will be a big event for her as she will have a chance to catch up with her showbiz friends.

"Opo sa birthday ni mommy magkikita-kita kami. Ang plano lang namin, ang magaganap baka may kantahang maganap, pero ang importante ay ang bonding again," she said.

After a brief stay at home, Charice will be going on tour in the Asia-Pacific. She will also hold local concerts at the Araneta Coliseum and Cebu City this March.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/charice-comes-home-wheelchair

Claudine and husband Raymart fly to Italy on January 24 for their second honeymoon

2012-01-10T09:19:00.000-08:00

Sisimulan ng mag-asawang Claudine Barretto at Raymart Santiago ang 2012 sa pamamagitan ng kanilang second honeymoon.

Ayon kay Claudine, sa taped interview sa kanya ng Showbiz Central noong Linggo, January 8, "Aalis kami this January...this month, for Italy. Oo, on January 24.

"Pinlano namin iyon para makapag-bonding kami kasi hindi pa .. parang once pa lang kami nakapag-spend time na kaming dalawa lang, na yung 10-day trip namin in Bangkok.

"Lagi kasi kasama yung mga bata.

"Pati nung honeymoon namin sa Amanpulo, kasama pa rin namin si Sabina.

"So, parang ngayon, naisip namin na oras naman para yung kaming dalawa lang talaga.

"Para talagang makapag-bonding and to really spend time talaga together."

Bagamat nabalot ng kontrobersiya ang 2011 nina Claudine at Raymart, naging masaya naman daw ang holidays nilang mag-asawa.

"Siguro medyo...medyo masaya lang, masaya lang itong Pasko lalo na yung New Year.

"Kasi, kami lang nina Raymart at yung dalawang anak namin at yung staff namin.

"'Tapos sinelebrate namin yung sa farm namin sa Tanay and dun kami nag-fireworks.

"It was really magical for our children to see that.

"Talagang nakapag-bonding kami," kuwento pa ni Claudine.

Isa pang tinik na nabunot mula kay Claudine ay ang pagkakabati raw nila ni Gretchen Barretto na dumamay sa kanya sa kasagsagan ng kanyang mga problema.

"Sa dami ng pinagdaanan ko ng 2011, having my sister back in my life outweighed parang lahat ng mga pinagdaanan ko.

"Nung merong mga panahon na kinailangan ko last year yung mga kaibigan ko at wala sila...and that you really have to choose your friends very, very well."

Kaya naman pagkatapos ng mga personal na unos, busy na ulit si Claudine lalo na sa special appearance siya sa Tween Hearts na TV series ng GMA-7.

"Ang saya-saya nilang kasama! Masaya, masaya yung grupo.

"Parang natatandaan ko yung mga teenage years ko na ang kukulit, ang sarap!

"Parang iniisip ko, ang sarap ng ganung age ulit ano?

"Na wala pa talagang iniintindi, wala pa talagang masyadong ano...kundi yung sarili nila kasi wala pang pamilya.

"Wala pang mga anak and mababait yung mga bata and magagaling," saad ni Claudine tungkol sa young cast ng Tween Hearts.

Mas focused na si Claudine sa kanyang career ngayong 2012.

"Dalawa na ngayon yung manager ko, so maraming plano sa career ko this 2012, so I'm really excited."

Ang tinutukoy ni Claudine ay sina Shirley Kwan at Vic del Rosario ng Viva Entertainment.

"So, sa mga fans ko, sana maging mas excited na kayo sa maraming projects na gagawin natin sa taon na ito.

"Babawi tayo!" bulalas ni Claudine.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244124/showbiz/claudine-and-husband-raymart-fly-to-italy-on-january-24-for-their-second-honeymoon?ref=secitem

Marian Rivera, nasurpresa: Dingdong Dantes, kasama sa pagtatapos ng Amaya

2012-01-10T09:15:00.000-08:00

Hindi akalain ni Marian Rivera na tototohanin ng kanyang nobyong si Dingdong Dantes ang sinabi nito na gusto niyang makasama sa huling bahagi ng matagumpay na epicserye ng GMA 7 – ang Amaya.

Sa taping ng Amaya sa Batangas, dumating nga ang Kapuso leading man na si Dingdong hindi lang para bisitahin si Marian kundi upang isuot ang costume bilang si Magellan, ayon sa ulat ni showbiz reporter na si Lhar Santiago.

“Natuwa ako kasi ano, ikinuwento ko sa kanya kung papaano magiging ending ng Amaya. Tapos siya mismo sinabi niya, ‘pwede ba kong mag-cameo?’ Sabi ko talaga, totoo ba ‘yan?," kwento ni Marian sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Martes.

Sinabi naman ni Dingdong na: ““Sobrang honored ako. Kahit papaano magiging bahagi ako ng grupo ng Amaya, isang napaka-successful na show ng GMA."

Labis-labis din ang pasasalamat ni Marian sa mga manonood dahil sa patuloy na pagsuporta sa epicserye. Patunay nito ang mataas na rating ng Amaya mula sa simula hanggang sa nalalapit nitong pagtatapos ngayong linggo.

Sinabi ng Kapuso Primetime Queen na maraming dapat abangan sa pagtatapos ng Amaya katulad ng pagbibigay kasagutan sa katanungan kung bakit itinuring na pinakamakapangyarihang babae sa kanyang panahon si Amaya.

Samantala, ang pagsasama raw nina Marian at Dingdong sa huling bahagi ng Amaya ay mistulang rehearsal ng dalawa para sa kanilang balik-tambalan sa susunod na primetime series na My Beloved.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244155/showbiz/chikaminute/marian-rivera-nasurpresa-dingdong-dantes-kasama-sa-pagtatapos-ng-amaya?ref=secitem

Janelle's lawyer: Ramona may have uploaded sex video

2012-01-08T05:56:00.000-08:00

The camp of actress Janelle Manahan is now looking at the possibility that Ramona “Mara” Bautista may be behind the uploading of the sex video of his brother, murdered actor Ramgen Revilla, and Manahan, which has leaked online.

In an interview with “The Buzz,” Manahan’s lawyer Argee Guevarra said they conducted an investigation to trace who first uploaded the sex video on YouTube.

“Batay sa aming pagmo-monitor, noong unang pumutok ang sex video at inupload ito sa YouTube, ang mga IP addresses diumano ay galing pang Europa. Alam naman natin kung sino sa pamilya Bautista ang nasa Europa ngayon. Walang iba kundi si Mara Bautista,” Guevarra said.

Bautista, one of the suspects in the murder of Ramgen, left Manila last November 4.

Her departure came just hours after she granted ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) her very first interview since her brother's death last October 28 in their home in BF Homes, Paranaque City.

The Bureau of Immigration then confirmed that Bautista was enroute to Turkey.

Meanwhile, Genelyn Magsaysay, mother of Ramgen, admitted last Wednesday that she has the laptop allegedly containing the sex videos that was leaked on the Internet last week.

Speaking to ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda, Magsaysay said the laptop is one of Ramgen's possessions that was not taken by the police after the actor's murder last October 28.

She, however, said they could not use the laptop since they do not know Ramgen's password.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/08/12/janelles-lawyer-ramona-may-have-uploaded-sex-video

Janelle's lawyer: Ramona may have uploaded sex video

2012-01-08T05:50:00.001-08:00