Anne Curtis' star at its brightest in 2011

Anne Curtis topped Star Studio magazine’s list of “most intriguing and inspiring people of 2011.” While she may be humble enough not to brag about it, most people would definitely agree that 2011 is the year when Curtis’ star was at its brightest. This past year, Curtis launched her own music album even though she is not a singer. Her album “AnneBisyosa” received a gold record award 3 weeks after it was released. Curtis was also one of the lead stars of Star Cinema’s “No Other Woman” which was a...

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Maricel-Gabby film disqualified from MMFF's major awards

Regal Films' entry “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, which stars Maricel Soriano and Gabby Concepcion, has been disqualified from this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) competition's major awards. In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com on Wednesday, MMFF executive committee chairman Francis Tolentino said they disqualified the film after Regal Films changed its pre-approved cast and storyline, which is against the rules of the festival. "Final na po. Ibig sabihin ay disqualification from major...

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Maja-Matteo film to be shown next year

Maja Salvador said is doing a movie with real-life boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli. In an interview during the launch of her newest endorsement on Tuesday, Salvador said the movie, titled “My Cactus Heart,” will be shown next year. “Sa first quarter ipapalabas din ‘yung pelikula namin ni Matteo. Indie film din siya under Star Cinema, ‘My Cactus Heart,’” she said. “Isang taon na namin siyang ginagawa and ‘yun, ipapalabas na. Ako basta magandang story at kaya kong gampanan, gagawin ko,” she added. Salvador...

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‘Enteng ng Ina Mo’ may get a sequel

Comedy Queen Ai-Ai de las Alas and Prince of Comedy Vic Sotto’s first movie together, “Enteng ng Ina Mo,” remains the undisputed box office leader in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. According to Star Cinema, “Enteng ng Ina Mo” earned P67 million in ticket sales during its first two days of release. The movie premiered on Christmas Day. In an interview with “Bandila,” de las Alas and Sotto said there might be a possibility for them to do a sequel of “Enteng ng Ina Mo” next year. "Hindi malayo...

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Sarah Geronimo is 2011's most talked-about celeb: poll

Sarah Geronimo is this year's "most talked-about celeb," according to entertainment website Yahoo! OMG. Geronimo got a score of 47%. The results of the poll are published in the January issue of Star Studio magazine. Landing in second place is actress Marian Rivera who got a score of 35%, followed by Kris Aquino and Willie Revillame with 25%. In 2011, Geronimo was all over the news when she figured in a rift with actress Cristine Reyes, who is the girlfriend of actor Rayver Cruz. The Popstar Princess...

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Phil, Angel named favorite real-life couple

Phil Younghusband and actress Angel Locsin were named this year's "favorite real-life couple" in an online poll conducted by Yahoo! OMG and published in the January 2012 issue of entertainment magazine Star Studio. The couple got a score of 36%. Their relationship started when Younghusband asked Locsin to be his Valentine date via microblogging site Twitter. While they continue to say that they are not an official couple yet, and that labels are not important in relationships, a lot of people are...

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How Toni Gonzaga stays simple and humble?

Despite her success in the entertainment industry, actress-host Toni Gonzaga keeps her feet on the ground. In an interview on "Kris TV" aired on Tuesday, Gonzaga told host Kris Aquino that her parents always remind her to stay simple and humble. "Ang tinuturo sa akin ng mommy at ng daddy ko, ayaw niya kaming mataas ang way of living," she said. "Sabi (nila) kahit mataas ang way of living eh pinapanatili pa rin ng daddy ko na simple pa rin at hindi extravagant. "Ayaw talaga [nila 'yung nagmamalaki]....

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Kristine Hermosa gives birth to baby girl

Actress Kristine Hermosa gave birth to a healthy baby girl on Monday. In a statement, Hermosa's husband Oyo Sotto said their baby named Ondrea Bliss was born via normal delivery. "Ondrea Bliss was born yesterday, December 26 through normal delivery at 11:49 p.m. Her weight is 2680 gm. Tin is okay and still recovering. She was brought to the hospital around 6 p.m. yesterday," Sotto said. In an interview with "The Buzz" last November, Hermosa said Ondrea means "strong and courageous" while Bliss means...

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'GGV' to air first live episode with Kris

Kris Aquino will have a chance to show off her funny side as she is set to appear on the first-ever live episode of the ABS-CBN show "Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV)." Comedian-actor Vice Ganda, who hosts GGV, confirmed that he will share the stage with his good friend Aquino on January 8, 2012. The comedian said this will be the first time that GGV will be airing live since it started May 2011. "Ito abangan niyo na ngayon pa lang sinasabi ko na sa January 8 ay kaabang-abang yan dahil first time na magla-live...

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Pauleen Luna on rumored relationship with Vic Sotto

Nagsalita na ang young actress at television host na si Pauleen Luna tungkol sa napabalitang romantikong relasyon nila ng kanyang kapwa Eat Bulaga host na si Vic Sotto. Sa taped interview na ipinalabas sa Startalk TX nitong Sabado, sinabing naganap ang panayam kay Pauleen kamakailan sa birthday show ni Alan K na isa ring host ng Eat Bulaga. Nandoon din si Ruby Rodriguez na nagpahayag na hindi siya nakikialam sa lovelife ni Pauleen basta masaya ang dalaga. “Kung ano man o sino man ‘yon, masaya ako...

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Ai-Ai hoping to surpass records of 'No Other Woman,' 'Benjamin'

“Enteng ng Ina Mo” lead star Ai-Ai delas Alas is hoping to surpass the records set by Star Cinema blockbuster hits “No Other Woman” and “Praybeyt Benjamin" this year. In an interview with ANC’s “Dateline Philippines,” delas Alas said no person would not want to set a new record in Philippine cinema. However, she said she would not feel bad if her film does not surpass the earnings of the two Star Cinema hits. “Hopefully, sana naman. Kung ano ang ibinigay ni God sa atin, oo naman. Pero ang pinakamahalaga...

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Kris Aquino happy over people's support for 'Segunda Mano'

Kris Aquino was glad to see thousands of fans lining up to watch her film “Segunda Mano” on Christmas day. In an interview with ABS-CBN News during the film’s celebrity block screening at Glorietta, Aquino thanked all the people who showed support and watched her movie. “Maraming salamat po sa pagnood niyo ng Segunda Mano. Thank you sa mga nanood ngayon and gusto ko na ipaabot sa inyo na graded A po ito, high quality, high caliber. Hindi ako napahiya nung sinabi ko na yung last 20 minutes talaga...

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Shamcey Supsup reveals plans for 2012

Beauty queen Shamcey Supsup is still unsure what lies next in her possible showbiz career but reveals she is willing to take projects that are near and dear to her heart. Speaking to ABS-CBN entertainment talk show "The Buzz", Supsup said she is open to doing more shows in 2012 but only if it is socially relevant. "Something that is about home design, lifestyle or about charities. Somewhere I can express my opinion and help people," she said. She also said that what really excites her is to continue...

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KC Concepcion ends 2011 with happy heart

Despite her break-up with actor Piolo Pascual, actress KC Concepcion is ending the year with a happy heart. “It will end this year with me having a happy heart and [I'll] start my year with a happy heart,” said Concepcion after the promotional shoot of her newest hosting job, “The X-Factor Philippines.” “Alam mo niyo, kapag mayroong dumarating sa buhay natin, mahirap na tanggihan kasi may dahilan kung bakit napupunta sa iyo yon,” added Concepcion. Asked if her newest show can make up for all the...

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Megan Young enjoys playing 'kontrabida' roles

Megan Young has admitted that she enjoys playing the role of a fierce antagonist rather than a lovable protagonist. In an interview with Push.com.ph, the 21-year-old actress said, “It’s interesting to be the bitch. I love playing the bitch. It’s fun. It’s just something that’s not your typical bida role and it’s more fun playing character roles.” Although she prefers taking on “kontrabida” roles, Young clarified that she is actually open to accept other types of roles, as long as it offers an...

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Eugene enjoys being called 'Festival Queen'

Eugene Domingo is thrilled with her new title: "Festival Queen." Domingo was dubbed the "Festival Queen" since she is the only star who is in 3 Metro Manila Film Festival entries. "Festival Queen? Kung talagang may gusto akong title ngayong December siguro 'yan talaga Festival Queen. Dahil pinagtrabahuan ko talaga ito bilang shooting star of 2011, shooting ng shooting," Domingo said. "Oo (nagustuhan ko ang tag). Bakit hindi? Kaysa naman sa criminal queen or drug queen. Gusto ko 'yon. Nakakatuwa...

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Kris wants to film documentary on Aquino history

Kris revealed that she wants to make a documentary about her family’s history in a rather unconventional way. During her show “Kris TV” on Friday, Kris said that she wants to trace back her heritage through food. Sharing her inspiration for this project, she said, “Meron kasi akong napanood na [documentary], it’s called ‘Kimchi Chronicles,’ It traced her history based on food. I would like to trace my family’s history based on food.” According to Aquino, she plans to do the project by retracing...

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Bea Binene, the next Mel Tiangco?

Idol daw ng Kapuso tween star na si Bea Binene ang Queen of Public Service ng GMA Network na si Mel Tiangco kaya naman sa kabila ng kanyang murang edad ay nagtayo na rin ng sariling foundation ang young star. Sa Showbiz Exclusive ng GMA News TV nitong Martes, ipinakita ang launching ng Bea Binene Cares Foundation kung saan mga batang mahihirap ang nais tulungan ng tween star. “Gusto ko rin pong maging Tita Mel someday, so ang tinatawag po nila sa akin ay prinsesa ng serbisyong totoo," pahayag ng...

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Heart Evangelista, bukas sa posibilidad na pasukin ang pulitik

Masaya ang Kapuso star na si Heart Evangelista sa pagkakapanalo ni Sen Miriam Defensor-Santiago bilang hukom sa International Criminal Court o ICC. Nagsilbing bridesmaid si Heart nang muling magpakasal sina Sen Santiago at Narciso noong Hunyo. Sumasama rin ang aktres sa senadora sa mga speaking engagement tungkol sa reproductive health o RH bill. Dahil dito, sinabi sa ulat ng Showbiz Saksi nitong Miyerkules ng gabi, na hindi naiwasan na matanong si Heart kung may plano rin ba siyang pasukin ang...

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Ryza Cenon flies to Cagayan de Oro to help with relief efforts of Kapuso Foundation

First taping day nitong Huwebes, December 22, ni Ryza Cenon para sa upcoming primetime series ng GMA-7 na Legacy. Pero pagkatapos ng taping niya, lilipad din siya agad papuntang Cagayan de Oro kasama ang grupo ng Kapuso Foundation. Tutulong kasi siyang mamigay ng relief goods sa mga kababayan nating nasalanta ng bagyong Sendong. Napag-alaman din ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Ryza na doon na magpapaabot ng Pasko ang mga taga-Kapuso Foundation. SPENDING CHRISTMAS ON THE STREETS....

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KC Concepcion leaves Star Magic

KC Concepcion is no longer a talent of Star Magic. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Viva executive Vic del Rosario confirmed that Concepcion is now their newest contract star. Del Rosario made the statement during Martin Nievera's contract signing with ABS-CBN on Wednesday afternoon. Nievera will have a late-night show on the Kapamilya network. Concepcion's mother, Megastar Sharon Cuneta, moved to TV5 last month. Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/14/11/kc-concepcion-lea...

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Fil-Am singer Jasmine Villegas turns 18

Filipino-American teen singer Jasmine Villegas, also known as Jasmine V., celebrated her 18th birthday last December 7. Villegas said she will now be making decisions for herself now that he is a year older. "Well, I'm gonna be making decisions for myself now that I'm a young adult, but besides that, everything is going to be the same,” she said. Villegas’ mother, Bernadette, extended her birthday wish for her 18-year-old daughter, saying that she hopes Villegas will be able to finish her studies...

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Iza Calzado to do project with ABS-CBN?

Iza Calzado hinted that she will be doing a project with the Kapamilya network. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Calzado said, “There’s a film that I’m supposed to do and it’s very exciting. That’s supposed to be with...” Without finishing her statement, Calzado shifted her attention to the ABS-CBN logo on the microphone. Reports said that Calzado will be teaming up with John Lloyd Cruz, but the actress neither denied nor confirmed the report. Meanwhile, despite the recent death of her father,...

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Angelica Panganiban denies causing scene at airport

Angelica Panganiban has denied rumors that she berated immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a press conference, Panganiban admitted that she recently had an encounter with immigration officers at the airport but denied that she made a scene by shouting profanity at them. “No, no, no. Hindi ah! Maraming tao doon, nakaka-ano naman [kung magmumura ako doon],” Panganiban said. Narrating her side of the story, Panganiban said, “Palabas na dapat kami ni Pooh [ng NAIA]...

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Empress Schuck stars in 'Mundo Man Ay Magunaw'

Empress Schuck shared her excitement over her newest television series titled "Mundo Man Ay Magunaw." Schuck said she will be working with actor Ejay Falcon in the said afternoon series. The two stars first worked together in the defunct primetime program "Guns and Roses." "Ito ang isang series na aabangan, na mature na talaga. Normal na teleserye na mabait at mahirap, ang twist doon ay lumalaban. Gusto ko ang role na ito. Matagal ko na itong hinihintay so excited na ako," Schuck said in an interview...

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Carla barred from promoting her MMFF film?

Carla Abellana has belied the rumors that movie producer Lily Monteverde had barred her from promoting her movie with Laguna Governor ER Ejercito, the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga.” During the recent launching of 2011 MMFF entries, Abellana clarified that Monteverde did not gave her direct orders to refrain from promoting her film with Ejercito. She said, “Wala naman siyang (Monteverde) sinasabing bawal, bawal. Wala naman siyang...

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Annabelle Rama wants QC prosecutor to inhibit in Nadia case

Annabelle Rama has filed a motion to inhibit the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office from all the cases filed against her by former actress Nadia Montenegro. On the motion for inhibition she filed on Tuesday, Rama said that she “has been informed by a reliable source that she will not be able to get a fair and impartial treatment in the entire Quezon City Prosecutor's Office.” According to Rama, the reason behind the alleged bias is the information she received about Montenegro reportedly having connections...

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Sarah Geronimo shares talent with Bantay Bata kids

Sarah Geronimo said she is happy to share her talent with the children of Bantay Bata, ABS-CBN's child welfare program. Geronimo made the statement after performing at the recently concluded Bantay Bata 163 Christmas party. "Of course I'm very honored na I'm still part of the [Bantay Bata family]," she told ABS-CBN News. "Hindi ma-contain 'yung joy kasi nakikita ko 'yung mga bata. At saka favorite ko talaga kapag kumakanta ako sa mga Christmas parties. Ang saya-saya ng pakiramdam na nashe-share...

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Cristine Reyes renews contract, to do another soap

Cristine Reyes said she is set to do another television series on ABS-CBN as she renewed her contract with the network on Tuesday. Reyes said she is happy that the Kapamilya network is giving her another opportunity to grow as an actress. "Super happy ako at gusto pa rin ako ng ABS-CBN sa kanila. And siyempre nakaka-flatter iyon dahil it means lang na gusto ka nila, dahil nagagampanan ko ang trabaho ko nang maayos, kasama ang bagong soap na gagawin ko," she said. The actress did not give further...

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Angel Locsin, John Lloyd resume shooting for their movie

Angel Locsin and actor John Lloyd Cruz resumed shooting for their first movie after taking a break because of some script revisions. While she cannot divulge details about their movie, Locsin described it as "different" and "very interesting." "Iba siya. Lahat naman ng projects natin sinasabing iba siya. Pero iba po talaga itong ginagawa namin, ibang story. Usually, hindi siya pinag-uusapan. Pero alam natin na nangyayari siya sa paligid natin. Very interesting 'yung topic," she said. Locsin admitted...

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Lolit Solis, may isiniwalat sa umano’y Vic-Pauleen affair; Joey De Leon, may mensahe rin

Inamin ng talent manager at TV host na si Lolit Solis na “nailang" siya nang una niyang nabalitaan ang umano’y relasyon ng kanyang “alaga" na si Pauleen Luna kay Vic Sotto. Sa segment na 'Itapat sa Apat' ng showbiz talk show ng GMA 7 na Startalk TX nitong Sabado, pinag-usapan ng mga host na sina Lolit, Joey De Leon, Butch Francisco at Ricky Lo, ang napabalitang romantic relationship nina Vic at Pauleen na magkasama sa Eat Bulaga. Unang lumabas ang Vic-Pauleen affair sa kolum ni Ricky sa pahayagan...

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Marian Rivera on Ducati motorcycle gift to boyfriend Dingdong Dantes

Nagiging yearly na ang pagbibigay ng Christmas party ni Marian Rivera para sa entertainment press, katuwang ang talent arm ng kanyang manager na si Popoy Caritativo, ang Luminary Talents. Bukod kay Marian, kasama rin sa mga mina-manage ng Luminary sina Dennis Trillo, Martin Escudero, Jestoni Alarcon, AJ Dee, at Janice de Belen. Ginanap ang Christmas party para sa press ni Marian at ng Luminary nitong December 8, sa Annabel's restaurant sa Tomas Morato, Quezon City. 2011 FOR MARIAN. Sa pakikipag-usap...

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