Showbiz celebrities pay last respects to Jo Ramos

Showbiz personalities have visited the wake of Jo Ramos to pay their last respects to the entertainer and daughter of former President Fidel V. Ramos. The visitors include celebrity hairdresser and makeup specialist Ricky Reyes, composer Louie Ocampo, former censors chief Manoling Morato. and Ramos' former husband Lloyd Samartino. Ramos' friends said they were not aware that she fought lung cancer for 8 months. "All the while we thought she had asthma lang," Reyes said. Ocampo said he was able to...

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Cristine Reyes, Derek share 'unique friendship'

Actress Cristine Reyes and actor Derek Ramsay said they are now sharing a unique friendship after they became close while doing their first film together under Star Cinema. Reyes and Ramsay together with Anne Curtis started shooting the film a few weeks ago. In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon", Reyes said she became close to Ramsay after the actor started asking questions about the microblogging site Twitter."Mayroon lang siyang questions about Twitter, pero 'yon lang," Reyes said. Reyes...

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Priscilla Meirelles feels 'psychological pregnancy'?

Priscilla Meirelles, the wife of actor-TV host John Estrada, said she's not sure if she's really pregnant or just feeling a "psychological pregnancy." In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon," Meirelles said she is already experiencing symptoms of pregnancy like morning sickness. "Last week I think for 2 to 3 days, I was just really sleepy, like going over 12 hours. I can't stand up like I'm so lazy and sleepy. Aside from that, I'm just getting hungry. I'll eat tapos after an hour, I'm hungry...

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Vilma Santos-Recto to do movie show soon

Veteran actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto revealed she will again be visible in the big screen and on Philippine TV soon. In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Santos said her upcoming show and movie are currently under negotiations. “Mayroon po akong movie na gagawin anytime this year. TV show mayroon ding inaayos ngayon. Sa anong channel, baka Channel 2, hindi ko alam,” she said. She also replied to the question on whether she plans to run again in the next elections. “Ang...

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Toni Gonzaga: 'I'm just doing my job'

After receiving criticisms from people when she announced on "The Buzz" that actor John Prats and singer Rachelle Ann Go broke up, television host Toni Gonzaga said she was just doing her job as a talk show host. In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon," Gonzaga said: "At the end of the day, I’m a showbiz talk show host and I’m embracing it. At stake dito sa trabaho namin ay credibility and panininigdigan namin, prinsipyo namin." Gonzaga added that she, along with the other talk show hosts, are...

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Maja Salvador: 'Who wouldn't have a crush on Coco Martin?'

Actress Maja Salvador has admitted that she gets tickled pink whenever actor Coco Martin takes care of her during their taping for the ABS-CBN TV series “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” (MLKI). Speaking to Push.com.ph, Salvador said she feels flattered every time Martin goes out of his way just to send her food on the set of MLKI. “Kahit papaano, kikiligin ka. Siyempre bilang babae, ‘wag ka ng umarte, kikiligin ka rin talaga. Kasi kahit nasa ibang unit siya, magugulat ako magpapadala siya ng food. Kasi...

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Jennylyn Mercado's ex-bf speaks about her new love interest

Television host Andrei Felix is not harboring ill feelings toward fellow Kapamilya talent Luis Manzano, who is now dating his former girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado. During the launching of his upcoming dating game show, "DreamDate," on Studio 23, Felix said he wishes Mercado and Manzano well. "I heard they're happy. Of course, they're happy. Kung baga tapos na 'yon. Matagal nang tapos 'yon. I'm friends with Luis. He's been very, very good to me noong nasa MYX pa ako," he told reporters on Wednesday...

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Kathryn Bernardo admits 'friendly date' with Diego Loyzaga

The star of the defunct hit TV series "Mara Clara," Kathryn Bernardo, denied a report that she's dating newbie actor Diego Loyzaga. In an interview during the OMG Awards night held last Tuesday, Bernardo said that Loyzaga is just a friend. "Wala po. Hindi naman po totoo. Na-misinterpret lang ng tao noong nakita nila kami. Tapos marami nang kumalat. Kasi kaibigan ko lang po talaga si Diego. Friendly date lang po talaga," Bernardo said. The actress also reacted to a report that Loyzaga is already...

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Maja Salvador speaks about 'relationship' with Matteo

Although they are vocal about their special feelings for each other, actress Maja Salvador revealed Wednesday that she and actor Matteo Guidicelli are not yet officially a couple. In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Salvador said their respective careers are still their priorities. “Hindi pa nga kami. Hindi. Kung siya maraming priorities, mas marami rin siguro pa akong priorities. Kaya hindi ako siguro sumasagot kasi siyempre may mga kanya kanya kaming trabaho pa na kailangan alagaan,” she...

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Angeline Quinto happy to sing 'Kris TV' theme song

“Star Power” grand winner Angeline Quinto said she feels honored to be chosen as the voice behind the theme song of “Kris TV,” the upcoming television show of Kris Aquino. Speaking before “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Quinto said: “Sobrang nagpapasalamat po talaga ako sa ABS-CBN kasi siyempre sa tiwala po na ibinigay nila sa akin. Iyon po ang bagong show ni Ms. Kris Aquino po eh.” Quinto is also elated to hear that the Queen of All Media liked the way she sang the song. “Natutuwa po ako kasi nabanggit...

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Yeng dreams of being an actress

Aside from pursuing her singing career, “Pinoy Dream Academy” first grand winner Yeng Constantino revealed she also wants to venture into acting. In an interview with Push.com.ph, Constantino said she sometimes feels envious when she sees her colleagues acting. “Open ako to it. Kasi parang gusto ko rin gumawa ng ibang bagay. Don’t get me wrong, mahal ko yung ginagawa ko ngayon. Yung pagkanta, parte yun ng sistema at dugo ko, pero minsan parang may inggit ka pag nakikita mo si Rachelle Ann uma-acting...

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Angel Locsin to do a new movie soon

Fresh from the successful screening of her movie "In the Name of Love" in the US, actress Angel Locsin bared that she is now gearing up for a new project that will surely excite her fans. "Yes, mayroong ina-ayos na project, but I'm not sure kung allowed na akong magsalita tungkol doon," Locsin said. Report has it that Locsin will be part of Star Cinema's upcoming film "Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie." The movie is the grand offering of ABS-CBN for the 20th anniversary of the country's longest running...

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Gerald Anderson denies dating Jewel Mische

Drama actor Gerald Anderson has denied reports claiming that he and actress Jewel Mische are constantly going out on dates. Talking to “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Tuesday, Anderson said the last time he saw Mische was when they were still shooting the now defunct show “Buhawi Jack.” Anderson just laughed off the rumor and said: “Baka kung may ka-date siya, kamukha ko or something.” Late last year, Anderson was rumored to be courting Mische after he and actress Kim Chiu parted ways. Aside from Mische,...

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Doctor Vicki Belo opens first clinic in US

She is known as “Asia's Guru of Beauty” and now Dr. Vicki Belo is taking on Hollywood. Just recently, Belo held a star-studded grand opening for her new clinic in Glendale, California. The Glendale clinic is the first Belo clinic in the US which does non-invasive procedures. Belo has a home in Glendale and she is planning to work at the clinic when she goes on her US vacations. “They (people) always ask me when I'm coming to the States and 40% of our foreign patients are from the West Coast,” Belo...

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Manny Pacquiao thankful Jinkee has forgiven Krista

Sarangani Rep. and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is thankful that his wife, Jinkee, has forgiven actress Krista Ranillo. Asked about his wife's statement that she has forgiven Ranillo, Pacquiao laughed and said: "Lahat naman ng tao nagpapatawad." The boxer was alleged secretly dating the sexy actress in 2009 when the 2 were paired in the movie "Wapakman." The rumor triggered a fight between the Pacquiao couple, which surfaced after the boxer's victory over Miguel Cotto. Ranillo later married Island...

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Charice Pempengco done shooting 2nd Hollywood film

International singing sensation Charice revealed she has already finished shooting her second Hollywood film titled "Here Comes the Boom". In her official Twitter account, Charice said that she enjoyed working with international stars like Kevin James and Salma Hayek. "Done with the movie!!! It was nice working with everybody! Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler, everybody! Now it's party time. :]," Charice tweeted on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). The film "Here Comes the Boom" is about a music...

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Phil says Angel Locsin also his priority

Phil Younghusband has admitted that spending time with Angel Locsin is also his priority. Younghusband said although most of his time is spent training for the upcoming match between the Philippine Azkals and Sri Lanka's football team, he still makes it a point to see Locsin. Younghusband made the statement during the launch of his new product endorsement, a vitamin drink that People's Champ Manny Pacquiao used to endorse. The football player said he and Locsin spent time together after the actress...

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Jolina Magdangal, BF engaged

Former Kapamilya star Jolina Magdangal is engaged to Rivermaya drummer Mark Escueta, her boyfriend for almost 2 years, celebrity website Philippine Entertainment Portal reported. This announcement was made during Magdangal's 21st showbiz anniversary celebration at GMA's Sunday variety show "Party Pilipinas." "Sa unang pagkakataon, gusto ko pong ipakilala sa inyo ang akin pong magiging butihing...butihing maybahay," said Escueta. The formal engagement, however, was made several weeks ago, the report...

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Mariel Rodriguez jealous of Bea Alonzo?

Mariel Rodriguez on Monday said she is not jealous of Bea Alonzo despite being the newest leading lady of Rodriguez's husband, action star Robin Padilla. In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com on Monday, Rodriguez said that she has nothing against Alonzo and stressed that she supports Alonzo and her husband's first project together. Alonzo and Padilla are starring in ABS-CBN's newest television series "Guns and Roses." "I'm not just use to it na katulad 'yung kumakanta (para sa promotion). Hindi ako...

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Mariel Rodriguez makes Robin Padilla cry

Action star Robin Padilla revealed a soft side on Sunday as he admitted shedding tears over some misunderstanding with his wife, actress-host Mariel Rodriguez. Padilla, lead star of the new TV series "Guns and Roses", told The Buzz that things about love make him cry. Asked when was the last time he cried, Padilla turned emotional and said: "Kanina lang, kasi maraming mga nangyayari ngayon na nagpo-promo. Yung ganyan naapektuhan si Mariel. Ayaw kong isipin niya na hindi ko na siya mahal, ayaw ko...

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Alfred Vargas & Yasmine Espiritu: A storybook love story

It was love at first sight for Quezon City Councilor and Yasmine Espiritu. Cliché? Yes, but it’s true. In fact, even before they met, they were already in a way “connected” to each other. “I was a fan of Alfred’s,” Yasmine told Funfare in an exclusive joint interview with Startalk (aired last Saturday) at Café Mondial in Tiendesitas, Pasig City, which is owned by the couple. Yasmine is half-Filipina and half-Italian who spent most of her growing-up years in Milan. “At home, I have Alfred’s poster...

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Jennylyn Mercado’s biological mom rebukes daughter's claims

Jennylyn Mercado’s biological mom sat down with ABS-CBN to set the record straight following her daughter’s no-holds-barred interview with a celebrity magazine that put her in a bad light. Jinkee, who refused to show her face in front of the camera to protect the privacy of her family, said she felt that it was time for her to speak and tell the truth after reading her interview. She admitted that she is disappointed and angry as she accused Jennylyn and Lydia Mercado, her adoptive mom, of “making...

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Marie Digby says James is a friend

American YouTube sensation Marie Digby signed a contract today with Star Records to record her album with all-original songs. The singer-songwriter, who has been linked to Sam Milby, has been in the country for 3 months. She says she has fallen in love with the Philippines. Digby says no romance blossomed between her and Sam. They are friends now and may work together in her upcoming album. Marie also clarifies rumors that she and James Yap are dating. Marie says she met Kris Aquino's ex through...

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Angeline Quinto denies using Sarah to boost popularity

Star Power grand winner Angeline Quinto has belied reports which say she's just using Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo to boost her popularity. In an interview on ABS-CBN's "The Buzz" on Sunday, Quinto stressed that she will never use anyone to get her dreams. "Hala, hindi naman ako sikat, hindi pa. Hindi ko naman po ginagamit si Sarah. Siyempre ginagawa ko naman ang lahat ng magagawa ko para makilala ng tao," Quinto said. "Hindi po talaga totoo 'yan at saka hindi naman ako nanggagamit ng kahit...

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Kathryn Bernardo denies relationship with Diego Loyzaga

Young actress Kathryn Bernardo clarified reports saying that she and Diego Loyzaga, her co-actor in the ABS-CBN TV series “Mara Clara”, were spotted together on a date. In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Tuesday, Bernardo emphasized that there is nothing romantic going on between her and Loyzaga. “Wala naman pong something. Close naman kami ni Diego dahil nga sa ‘Mara Clara’ pero wala namang something na nangyayari. Hindi naman talaga siya nanliligaw sa akin,” she said. Bernardo added...

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Kris Aquino: No comment on James' love life

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino is keeping mum on reports that husband James Yap is courting acoustic singer Marie Digby. Aquino said "no comment" when asked to react to the rumor, saying she is no longer interfering with his private life. “Deadma talaga ako. Kung kay PNoy (brother President Benigno Aquino III) deadma, mas deadma diyan. Kasi I'll let him have his privacy. The very fact na hiwalay kami already gives him some measure of privacy that he didn’t have when we were married,” she told “Showbiz...

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Karylle wants a beach wedding for Zsa Zsa, Dolphy

Karylle said she wishes her mom, Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, and her longtime partner Dolphy will have a beach wedding. The young singer-TV host also said Padilla dreams of the same thing. She, however, hopes that her mom and Dolphy will not take the plunge while she is in Singapore where she will stay for 4 months to shoot scenes for the Asian TV series "The Kitchen Musical." She said she is willing to serve as their wedding coordinator. Padilla’s marriage to Karylle’s father was annulled recently...

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Jinkee Pacquiao turns down Ellen DeGeneres show

The wife of 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, Jinkee, has turned down an invitation to appear in a hit US talk show. In a report from the Philippine Entertainment Portal, Jinkee revealed that she received an invitation to appear on CBS' Ellen DeGeneres show, yet she declined the offer. "Kasi live, sabi ko, ayoko 'yung live... Kasi first time kong 'yung magge-guest sa Amerika, sa CBS pa, tapos live," she said. The celebrity endorser said she is not keen on appearing on any US-based live TV...

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