Gretchen Barretto 'afraid' of Vice Ganda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gretchen Barretto mends ties with Claudine Barretto

Celebrity sisters Gretchen and Claudine Barretto have ended their year-long feud.

This was confirmed by the Kapamilya star on Monday when she signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

"You know, Claudine is my sister. Imposibleng hindi kami magkakaayos. Maybe we had our differences but I never doubted our love for each other. I think it should end there,” said Gretchen.

Last year, the two siblings had a rift when Gretchen decided to continue working for the TV soap "Magkaribal" without Claudine.

Claudine was supposed to have been part of the said TV series but transferred to rival station GMA 7 in the same year.

Prior to last year's tiff, the Barretto sisters were involved in a major fight in 2005. They kissed and made up only in 2007.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/17/11/gretchen-mends-ties-claudine

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Gretchen Renews contract with ABS-CBN

After a six-month break from show business, controversial actress Gretchen Barretto is now ready for another soap opera under ABS-CBN.

Barretto on Monday renewed her exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She signed the contract with the network’s big bosses Cory Vidanes and Linggit Tan.

The actress said she could not contain her excitement over her new television project under the Kapamilya station.

“After half a year, andito na ako ulit. Gretchen’s back! Excited ako. After ‘Magkaribal’, mayroon ho kaming ihahandog muli sa inyo na isang napakagandang teleserye. Excited na excited ako today,” she said.

Meantime, Barretto revealed the preparations she has done for this project.

“Six months kaming nag-prepare for this teleserye. Six months akong nag-iipon ng damit para sa teleseryeng ito. I’ve been exercising and magwo-worskhop kami this week. So tuloy-tuloy na po ang trabaho, halos araw-araw before kami mag-tape,” she said.

The teleserye (name withheld) cast includes sultry actress Angelica Panganiban, “The Buzz” host-actress KC Concepcion, model-actor Zanjoe Marudo, singer-actor Sam Milby and “MYX” VJ-actor Luis Manzano.

Barretto also revealed that the TV series, inspired by her hit soap opera, “Magkaribal”, talks about living under the pressures of high society.

When asked if she feels threatened with “Magkaribal”'s success, Barretto said: “Well, extra-challenging, yes. I can say nakaka-pressure but at the same time, like I said, I am inspired to be a better actor, a more intense actor.”

“I’m really ready. I’m really hungry to work and really hungry to give my best to the audience. I know that they’re also very excited to see the three together –KC, Angelica and me,” she added.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/17/11/gretchen-barretto-renews-contract-abs-cbn

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Gretchen Barretto, 'In' Sa Kanyang Sariling Pabango

ANO BA ANG pagkakapareho ng mga sikat na Hollywood A-listers gaya nina Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce Knowles, Mariah Carey, Halle Berry, Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Reese Witherspoon, David and Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pamela Anderson, Elizabeth Taylor, Miley Cyrus, at Queen Latifah? All of them have their own line of fragrances.

“In” ngayon sa mga celebrities ang paglu-lunsad ng kanilang sariling perfume. What better way to match a celebrity’s style and popularity than to have his own intoxicating bottle of perfume to carry his name and scent.

At katulad sa Hollywood, ang mga artista rito sa Pilipinas, mayroon na ring kanya-kanyang perfume line. Isa na rito si Gretchen Barretto who recently launched her perfume label called Greta Eau de Toillete in Trinoma Activity Center. The Greta perfume is a Herbench Celebrity Scents Collection.

The scent is called Greta because people in showbiz call her Greta. The perfume is a gentle and sophisticated fragrance na hahanap-hanapin mo once you smell it. It lingers for a long period of time but the smell is not overpowering.

The fragrance oil is from Grasse, France. Pagbukas mo sa kahon ay may nakasulat na “Share the scent of elegance with me” kung saan ay may nakapirmang Greta sa ibaba nito.

Gretchen had a hand in every detail of Greta kasama na sa pagpili ng scent nito.

Bago ipakilala si Gretchen bilang bagong miyembro ng Bench family, nagkaroon muna ng fashion show na sinabayan ng pagsayaw ng mga G-Force Dancers with the instrumental version of Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance. Paglabas ni Gretchen sa runway ay umulan ng maliliit na white confetti that were designed like snowflakes. Bench mogul Mr. Bench Chan personally welcomed Gretchen with a bouquet of flowers onstage.

At siyempre pa, since she is a beauty icon and fashion diva, Gretchen never failed to turn heads her way that night. Nagniningning si Gretchen during the launch with her Inno Sotto gown and diamond-studded jewelry set that matched the elegant scent of Greta.

Source: http://www.pinoyparazzi.com/gretchen-barretto

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