'Mocha' Members Star In A Fil-Malaysian Film

Mocha Uson, one of the members of an all-female sing and dance group Mocha, has been tapped to star in a project billed “Crazy Idiots,” with a titillating subtitle “Seksing Masahista.”

The film is a co-production venture between a Filipino company and a Malaysian film outfit.

“It’s high time that we ramp up co-production with foreign investors so that the local film industry must survive. It is also inevitable that foreign actors join the home grown talents,” said John Castillo, younger brother of veteran film director Celso Ad. Castillo.

“Crazy Idiots” is a joint project between him and Malaysian businessman Jaochim Hon.

The younger Castillo, who also directed most parts of the film, reiterated that it was his brother who initiated a mutual filmmaking exchange between the Philippines and Malaysia.

“Remember the movie ‘Pikoy’? It was also a joint venture between a Malaysian company and Celso’s film outfit. It has Filipino and Malaysian stars in it. It clicked among the Malaysian and Filipino moviegoers. Because the film market is very diverse, we have to be exploratory,” said John.

Aside from Mocha, other members of the group are also part of the cast, namely Mae de la Cerna and Jhane Santaguiel.

Filipino hunk actor Zyruz Imperial provides the leading man role, while a host of Malaysian stars are also in the film.

To add a multiracial worldview of the film, Malaysian movie director Z. Lokman also helped in directing the movie.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/

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Aiko Melendez And Patrick Meneses Part Ways - Abunda

Actress-politician Aiko Melendez and her boyfriend, Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses, have parted ways, Boy Abunda confirmed on Tuesday.

Talking on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Abunda, who manages Melendez’s show business career, confirmed that the 2 have broken up on Monday.

“I was on the phone with Aiko. Yes, she’s confirming, it’s confirmed na naghiwalay po sila kahapon,” he said.

Abunda stressed though that he did not insist to learn the reasons behind the unfortunate event. He said Melendez must be going through a lot of pain as of the moment.

“Reasons ay hindi ko na po pinanghimasukan dahil I wanted to respect the pain, whatever Aiko is going through. It was Aiko that I spoke to... I was also very careful because I would imagine that the couple is still trying to fix things up. Napakabago pa at napaka-fresh,” he said.

Moreover, Abunda declared that Melendez will not issue a statement regarding what happened unless it becomes essential to do so.

“Aiko will not issue an official statement, she’s not going to be interviewed, she’s not going to talk about what happened, not until it is necessary to do so,” he said.

“Ako ay nagsasalita bilang manager, bilang kapitbahay. So iyan po mga kaibigan, we are confirming that but she’s in pain,” Abunda added.

He also gave an advise to his talent and friend.

“Aik if you’re watching, this too shall pass,” he said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/15/11/aiko-melendez-and-patrick-meneses-part-ways-abunda

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Kim Chiu Ready To Date Simon Atkins?

De La Salle University basketball player-model Simon Atkins’ dream to talk to young actress Kim Chiu finally came true.

In a press conference, Chiu told ABS-CBN News that she spoke with Atkins over the phone on Tuesday.

Chiu admitted that she got curious after it was reported that the UAAP basketball player wanted to meet her.

To satisfy her curiousity, she confessed that she searched Atkins on the Internet.

"Simon Atkins, actually hindi ko siya kilala, naririnig ko lang, hindi ko pa siya nakikilala pero nag-usap na kami. Kasi ‘yong isang friend niya pinakausap sa akin," Chiu said.

"Sabi ko, ‘Bakit ko siya kakauusapin?’ Gusto daw akong makausap," she added.

Would she agree to go out on a date with him? "Hindi ko pa alam, depende, depende."

Chiu is said to be the former girlfriend of actor Gerald Anderson, her longtime on-screen partner.

The young actress said she is not searching for love right now. "'Yong pagmamahal… darating at darating 'yan. Hindi naman hinahanap 'yan. Darating ng kusa 'yan ng hindi mo sinasadya," she said.

As for actor Jason Abalos, Chiu’s rumored suitor, the actress said Abalos is just a friend.

"Si Jason kasi mabait siya… Sobrang bait niya, palabiro, joker, pero 'yon, magkaibigan lang muna kami," Chiu said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/16/11/kim-chiu-ready-date-simon-atkins

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Radio’s Prettiest Face Comes To TV

Kamakailan lamang ay pumirma ng contract ang radio jock na si Andrea Manzano or Andi sa GMA Network. She is now one of the jocks for Party Pilipinas.

Bukod sa nakilala si Andi dahil kamag-anak niya si Edu Manzano at Luis Manzano, Andi also made a name for herself by being a jock sa isang sikat na radio station. Bukod pa rito ay nanalo din siya sa MTV Philippines VJ Hunt noong 2007.

Ano naman ang pakiramdam niya na parte na siya ng talents ng Kapuso Network? “Syempre you’re honored, you’re happy. I’ve been with QTV tapos I transitioned to GMA. Feeling ko nag-level up na din ako somehow,” natutuwang sagot ni Andi during their presscon, “Thank you also to GMA for the opportunities that they’re giving to us girls [Ellen Adarna and Gwen Zamora]. Again, it’s an honor and really exciting naman what I have in store. It’s gonna be a wonderful time also with the Kapuso family.”

Hindi rin naging madali ang transition ng dalaga from radio to TV. Ayon kay Andi, masyado daw kasing laidback ang setting ng radio unlike sa TV, “Mahirap kasi on radio you don’t care how you look. Pero on TV you have to be more conscious – the way you talk, the way your hands move. All that you have to look at…and then your facial expressions. You have to be always jolly and happy.”

Dagdag pa niya, nakatulong rin naman ang kanyang mga dating shows para mas mapadali ang transition na ito, “I think I was able to transition with MTV and QTV. I was able to learn and to practice at the same time. Now I’m here and excited naman ako.”

Ilang beses rin nilinaw ni Andi during their presscon na she’ll be hosting as of the moment. “I wanna do first what I think I do best, which is hosting. I’ve been hosting naman for a long time.”

Wala ba siyang planong sumabak rin sa acting in the future? “Syempre I don’t wanna say naman na I’m not gonna do acting and show up in a TV show na naga-act pala ako. We’ll find out in the future pero now, it’s more of hosting. If there’s a role na iyong nakakatuwa naman, na medyo kaugali ko, na I can do it, I’ll do it naman,” seryosong sagot ni Andi.

Now that she’s in showbiz, is Andi Manzano ready to face intrigues? “I’m learning naman at the process. I’m surrounded with people who are a part of the industry, so tinuturuan din naman nila ako kung paano i-handle iyong mga intriga. And I’m good friends naman with Mo. Siya naman iyong very controversial. I’ve learned so many things naman from him,” nakangiting sagot ng dalaga.

Source: http://www.igma.tv/story/6835/Radio&rsquos-prettiest-face-comes-to-TV

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Diwatang Palaban - Solenn Heussaff

She has a face that could launch a thousand ships. Kaya naman hindi kataka-takang ibinigay sa kanya ang titulong “Ang Diwata ng Isla” sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. Sino ba si Solenn Heussaff before Survivor?

“A lot of people have pre-judgments on who I am,” seryosong sagot ng dalaga. Paglilinaw din niya dahil lamang daw ito sa mga kaibigan at sa trabaho niya, “I hang out with showbiz friends, so they think I’m super mataray and not approachable. I hope people get to see the real me. Of course semi-real because I have to lie and everything. The way I am at camp, that’s how I am in real life. Super like a boy. I like to dress up, but trust me I can be super cowboy.”

Solenn has made a strong impression sa mga viewers at pati na rin sa kanyang mga kapwa castaways. Kuwento nga during the presscon ng Survivor ay marami raw sa mga lalaking castaways ang may crush sa dalaga. “I’m happy!,” natutuwang reaksyon ni Solenn nang amin itong ikuwento sa kanya, “I didn’t know that, but yes, it’s always a good feeling to know that. It’s a good feeling, especially if you know that they’ve seen you in the worst states, with no makeup, sobrang baho, everything! It’s a good feeling that they still find me attractive then.”

Less-than-perfect nga ang kondisyon nila ng kanyang mga kapwa castaways dahil ayon sa kanya, bukod sa malamok ay kailangan rin nilang tiisin ang weather conditions sa Thailand kung saan nila isinagawa ang challenges, “It’s really more of the weather, the rain, and the mosquitoes. The rest okay lang. You can get used to it. But when you watch it, I think you’d understand. Sobrang hirap.”

May point nga raw sa pangalawang araw nila sa isla na gusto na niyang sumuko dahil sa weather conditions ng lugar, “The second day [I wanted to quit]. For me, it’s just the weather condition. The weather condition made me wanna quit, maybe five to ten times during the game.”

Bukod sa kondisyon ng environment, ang pinakamatinding kalaban nila dito ay ang kanilang sarili. Ang kadalasang problema nga ng mga nagiging castaways ay ang pakiramdam na pagka-homesick sa kanilang mga pamilya. Hindi ba niya ito naranasan? “I used to live in France before so I’d see my parents twice a year lang. I’m used to it,” paliwanag ni Solenn, “but it’s different to not have any communication, not calling, not knowing what’s going on in the family. Of course I really missed talking to them and my friends.”

Sa kabila ng hirap na dinanas niya sa Survivor, willing naman daw ang dalaga na maging castaway ulit sa show. Ngunit may isang kondisyon lamang siya kung siya’y sasali ulit,“Now that I get to see things from a different perspective, I would do it again if it was during summer. If it’s monsoon season, no way. For me that was the hardest, iyong rain. Pero kung summer, I can live there for fifty days.”

At ang pinakamahalagang lesson na natutunan ni Solenn sa Survivor? “Trust no one. Just trust yourself,” diretsong sagot ng dalaga, “I’ve been betrayed, but I know it’s part of the game so no hard feelings, but I just don’t trust anyone. And keep your mind focused on the game.”

Source: http://www.igma.tv/story/6827/Diwatang-Palaban

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Off-cam With Aurora - Katrina Halili

Isang mahiyain at palangiting Katrina Halili ang sumalubong sa iGMA.tv Team during an exclusive interview kamakailan lamang. Kaya naman kinamusta na namin ang dalaga tungkol sa kanyang napaka-successful na primetime show na Langit sa Piling Mo, where she plays the kontrabida Aurora.

“Sana po manood kayo ng Langit Sa Piling Mo. Malapit na po kaming matapos. Marami pang revelation at saka marami pang kababalaghan na gagawin si Stanley, susunod lang si Aurora,” pagi-invite ni Kat.

Bukod sa masaya ang dalaga sa daloy ng show, masaya rin si Kat na makatrabaho si Heart para sa project na ito. “Nakakatuwa [si Heart]. Sobrang professional katrabaho at mabait,” nakangiting sagot ni Kat, “Nagkukulitan kami sa set.”

As a matter of fact, marami nga rin siyang na-discover tungkol sa dalaga during their tapings. “Makulit din pala si Heart! Akala ko kasi tahimik lang siya tapos hindi siya nakikipag-usap,” masayang kuwento niya. Dagdag pa ni Kat, lagi nga raw siyang ini-invite ni Heart sa kanila ngunit dahil sa busy niyang schedule ay hindi siya nakakapunta, “Lagi siyang nagi-invite sa house niya kaso hindi ako nakakapunta.”

Dahil sa malapit nang matapos ang kanyang primetime show, saan naman kaya natin susunod na mapapanood si Kat? “Hindi ko pa alam iyong title, pero meron na [sa] Sine Novela,” kuwento ng dalaga. Dagdag pa niya, kontrabida pa rin ang role na gagampanan niya dito, pero syempre gusto niya ring bumalik sa pagiging bida, “Syempre [gusto ko ulit mag-bida]! Syempre naman. Sino bang ayaw maging bida.”

Hindi na rin namin pinalampas ang pagkakataong kumustahin ang daloy ng kaso ni Kat against Hayden Kho. “Sa ngayon, last na lang po ata iyong sa side ko. Tapos si Hayden [Kho] na iyong next sa witness stand. Okay naman so far. Hindi ako nakaka-attend, pero sabi ng lawyer ko okay naman,” pagtatapos ng dalaga.

Source: http://www.igma.tv/story/6845/Off-cam-with-Aurora

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Rhian Ramos Nagkuwento Tungkol sa Captain Barbell

Aside from Richard Gutierrez na siyang gumanap bilang Captain Barbell, isa si Rhian Ramos sa original cast ng show. At sa pagbabalik telebisyon ng obra ni Mars Ravelo, ibinalita ni Rhian na magiging bahagi pa rin siya ng Captain Barbell.

“Kasi ‘yung original na Barbell kami nga yung magkasama and then para maging fluid yung kwento para may magandang flow, kasama ako sa simula para makita nila kung pano ko ipapasa yung baton (laughs) parang ganon,” ang natatawang paliwanag ni Rhian sa amin.

Tuloy pa niya, “makita niyo kung ano talaga yung growth noong character bilang nung nagsimula siya na probinsiyano si Teng na childhood friend niya si Lea. Tapos talagang buong buhay nila talagang feeling ko destined sila for each other.”

Pero ano nga ba ang dapat abangan sa ikalawang yugto ng Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell?

“Pag tinuloy namin itong Barbell na ‘to, sa Manila na siya, hindi na siya sa province so may mga makikita kayong interesting [innovation] bilang sa part ng technology at saka yung mga places na famous yung Philippines for, makikita natin sa Barbell. Tapos parang ipagsasama nila ang totoong buhay at fantasy,” ang kuwento pa ng aktres.

Magiging superhero din ba si Lea sa story?

“Actually hindi ko pa alam, kasi nag-give way ang taping ng Barbell para sa shoot ng My Valentine Girls kasi pinapaganda namin ‘yung movie. Yung bawat detalye makikita niyo ng malaking malaki so talagang career ang lighting, ang lahat ng ginagawa namin dapat bawat kilos tama. Para talagang walang mairereklamo yung mga manonood!”

Tiyak na marami na ang nagaabang sa muling paglipad ni Captain Barbell sa telebisyon. Pero, in the meantime, mapapanood natin si Richard at Rhian sa Valentines Day offering ng GMA Films at Regal Films simula Februar 9 sa mga sinehan nationwide. 

Source: http://www.igma.tv/story/7093/Rhian-Ramos-nagkuwento-tungkol-sa-Captain-Barbell

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Kris Aquino Holds B-Day Medical Mission

Actress and TV host Kris Aquino is celebrating her 40th birthday, which falls on February 14, through a medical mission in 3 different places.

The presidential sister said she has kicked off her birthday through a medical mission and toy distribution in Tarlac, her hometown.

In an interview for TV Patrol Sabado, the Queen of All Media stressed that she wanted to share her many life blessings. More than a thousand Tarlaquenos flocked to see her.

Kris says, she particularly chose free cervical cancer and flu vaccination among many others for her medical mission."Vaccination is so important because primary health care pero mahal so kung makahanap ako ng sponsor, bonggang bongga at nakahanap nga ako!"

The medical mission in Tarlac is just the first in a series that Kris is doing. "This is my first (birthday celebration), second ko sa Sunday, sa Leyte (where I will have the) same as what i did here in Tarlac. Then my last is on Feb. 24 with Governor Vilma Santos in Lemery, Batanggas."

Politics

She shrugged off allegations that she is doing these medical missions as part of her plan to run in the coming elections.

"Marami pa akong kailangan tapusin para sa mga anak ko. Ayoko ever ma-accuse na ginamit ko kung ano mang posisyon para sa kaginhawahan ng pamilya ko.

Yet, she did not close her doors to a possible political career: "If ever that time will come, it will be after my brother's presidency."

Birthday wish

Kris also revealed her birthday wish: "I want freedom (annulment of marriage with cager James Yap). Gusto ko na legally matapos na para maging malaya na kami ni James (at) makahanap ng kaligayahan na hindi namin nabigay sa isa't isa."

She said she did not invite James to her birthday events to avoid an "awkward situation" and because "hindi rin nya ako in-invite sa birthday nya."

Kris shared that she had an intimate birthday dinner and mass on Saturday in her home with family members and select friends from the show business and politics.

As to whether she invited someone special for her birthday celebration, Kris didn't give details but hinted that there is someone special. "Inuunahan ko na, kung sino ang mapapanood niyo na kasabay namin nagdarasal, gusto nila makadasal family ko. please kung ano yung mga litratrato sa mass ko huwag niyo lagyan ng malisya baka hindi na siya makipagdasal sa akin."

Kris said that her brother, President Benigno Aquino III was there. However, he had no date "because napaso na siya sa mga events ko noon."

Kris also revealed what she got for herself for her birthday. "I'm turning 40 on Monday, I dont need jewelry (or) expensive bags, but it's nice to have properties."

She said these properties are not for her. "Para sa mga anak ko, para pag hindi na ako nagtratrabaho ng ganitong kasipag, may paparenta kami. It's an investment for the future of my children."

On Monday, her new game show, The Price is Right, will debut on the Kapamilya network.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/12/11/kris-aquino-turns-40-holds-birthday-medical-mission

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Sharon Cuneta Slams Hayden Anew Over Billboard Ad

Megastar Sharon Cuneta did not mince words on Sunday when she addressed anew an issue involving her controversial Marie France billboard ad.

In her live interview on “The Buzz,” Cuneta noted that it doesn’t make sense that Marie France would put up a billboard with her altered photos and risk ruining both their reputations and credibility. She said they are “not stupid” to do that.

“You come out with a billboard like that and then you see this girl on TV shows like ‘The Buzz’ or ‘Star Power’ every week, tapos iba ‘yong itsura. Parang ang laki laki ko naman sa ‘Star Power’ tapos sa billboard sobrang liit ko, sino po bang mag-mumukhang tanga doon, di ba?” the megastar said, referring to a singing competition she’s currently hosting.

She added: “Napakalayo ba ng itsura ko doon sa ‘after’ picture dito sa nakikita ninyo sa TV?”

According to Cuneta, she is picky when it comes to accepting endorsements and that when she endorses a product or service, “I have to believe in it.” She said she would never deceive the public.

She said endorsers are also made “to sign something [because] there has to be truth in advertising.”

She also pointed out that all her photos were done by noted photographer Raymond Isaac, who is known for his ability and honesty.

“Walang dinaya doon. Bakit? Kasi po it's a series of billboard na lalabas over the coming several months, ‘yong progress ng weight loss ko… hanggang you reach the ideal weight para makita na it's working and it's gradual,” she said.

“I can assure you, and God is my witness, those pictures are not altered to make me look thinner than I was at that time,” she added.

She said she is not surprised that her detractors are making up these controversies. “Let's just say, puwedeng competitor, puwede din na isang tao with an ax to grind…. Mahirap magsalita kasi ayokong pumatol sa isang hindi kapatol patol.”

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Kris Aquino Receives Bracelet From James Yap

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino disclosed that she received a bracelet from her estranged husband, star cager James Yap.

On Twitter, Aquino, who turned 40 today, February 14, said she was “touched by the gesture."

"He + bimby bought me a lovely bracelet w/ a heartwarming card. Josh & Bimby loved riding in James' car. I rode in my own to give them time together," Aquino tweeted.

"By the way, I'm allowed a wish right? I wish James & I the legal freedom to be able to love again & share w/ new lifelong partners the love we failed to sustain between us. Bimby gave him a red BB Torch & I gave him 2 Bruno Mars VIP tickets for him & his date for April 8. Happy birthday to him on Feb 15," the actress added.

The presidential sister, who’s been in a lot of controversies and intrigues, said she is getting all the love and support from her family, especially from her two sons -- James Yap Jr. and Joshua.

"Before I slept I text all my siblings to say thank u- for all the love, understanding & support. I have all the love from my family & sons to remove any insecurity from being single at 40," Aquino said.

Aquino also shared that she missed her mother, former president Corazon "Cory" Aquino, who passed away in 2009 due to colon cancer.

"I cried a bit before sleeping, missed my Mom. Pilot of Price Is Right later be4 TV Patrol, wala sya. My 1st game show w/o my Mom to cheer me on," she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/14/11/kris-receives-bracelet-james

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Anne, Bea, Angel, KC All In One Project Together

For the first time ever, ABS-CBN contract stars Angel Locsin, KC Concepcion, Anne Curtis and Bea Alonzo have joined forces to do a special project.

"It was a pictorial that we shot altogether. Ang galing ni [photographer] Mark Nicdao napagsama-sama niya kaming lahat. Ito ay [coffee table book]," Curtis said during a press conference for a television series called “Green Rose”

Curtis, who is hosting "Showtime," said she hopes that all of them can appear in one television project in the future.

"Sana magka-show kaming lahat. Pero ang ginagawa ng ABS-CBN ay hinahati-hati kaming lahat, kasi alangan namang nasa isang show kaming lahat. At least lahat may isang teleserye or show. Kasi kung nasa isang show kami baka hindi na kami mabigyan ng ibang shows. Pero sana, kahit guesting or something, ay magkasama kaming lahat," she said.

Curtis is also promoting her movie, "Who's That Girl?," while Locsin is doing "Imortal" alongside John Lloyd Cruz.

Concepcion is hosting "The Buzz." She is also set to do a movie with Sam Milby. Bea Alonzo is paired with Robin Padilla in ABS-CBN TV series "Guns and Roses."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/11/anne-bea-angel-kc-one-project-together

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Bea Comfortable Working With Robin

Drama actress Bea Alonzo said she is now comfortable working with action star Robin Padilla.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Thursday, Alonzo, who earlier admitted that she is nervous to be paired with Padilla, revealed she is not anymore anxious on doing scenes with the latter.

“Hindi na ako intimidated sa kanya. I’m really really comfortable now. Mapagbiro rin pala siya. Hindi pala siya ganoon kaseryosong tao. Nakakabiruan ko rin siya,” she said.

Alonzo also came to the defense of Padilla’s wife, Mariel Rodriguez, who was reported to be guarding her husband during their tapings.

“Hindi ko pa naman siya nakikita [sa tapings],” she stated.

According to Alonzo, rather than focusing on malicious intrigues, she just wants to do her best in their forthcoming television series.

Meanwhile, Alonzo said she is elated after her now defunct series “Magkaribal” got a nomination at the prestigious New York Festivals International TV and Film Awards 2011.

“I’m happy to hear that. I’m really proud of 'Magkaribal.' Gusto ko rin i-congratulate ang 'Dahil May Isang Ikaw' which is also a nominee,” she said.

The actress said she is very excited to attend the international event along with other “Magkaribal” stars.

“I hope so. With everyone kung puwede, especially with Ate Gretchen because I’m dying to travel with her,” said Alonzo.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/

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Valerie Bitter Over 'Happy Yipee Yehey?'

Television host-actress Valerie Concepcion shot down speculations that she is harboring ill-feelings toward ABS-CBN.

According to rumors, she took it against the network's management when they did not tap her to join its newest noontime show, “Happy Yipee Yehey!"

Concepcion vehemently denied the issue.

"Wala, wala namang ganoon. Ako naman masaya ako kasi may work din namang dumarating, may mga blessings pa rin,” Concepcion told ABS-CBN News.

During the Posh Nails event on Tuesday, Concepcion added that she fully respects the management’s decision.

“Wala namang sama ng loob, wala talaga. Ever since, alam ko na hindi ako kasama sa bagong noontime. They wanted me either on a morning show or soap so I already know noong nawala ‘yong ‘[Pilipinas] Win na Win’ na hindi ako sa noontime,” she explained.

The 23-year-old actress hosted the defunct noontime shows “Wowowee” and “Pilipinas Win na Win.”

She is now seen on rival network TV5. When asked about her supposed transfer, Concepcion quickly clarified: “Freelancer naman talaga ako ever since [sa ABS-CBN]. Per program ang contract ako. Pero hindi ko po iiwan ang ABS at hindi rin naman po ako magiging exclusive sa TV 5.”

She also assured her fans that she will still appear on ABS-CBN.

“Kung makikita ninyo man po ako sa TV 5, puwede ninyo pa rin akong makita sa ABS. Hindi kayo dapat mag-worry... Huwag silang malungkot kasi pwede pa rin naman akong lumabas sa ABS,” she said.

Celebrating V-day

Meanwhile, Concepcion revealed that she will spend her Valentine’s Day in Singapore.

And who is Concepcion’s lucky date? “Si Fiona [‘yong daughter ko] at ‘yong family ko,” she said.

Concepcion divulged that she and her boyfriend, cager Dondon Hontiveros, had an advance Valentine date in Bohol.

“He’s planning to go to Singapore with his family but the practice starts at 14th. So hindi talaga kami magkasama ng Valentine’s. We went for daytrip in Bohol. Na-enjoy ko ang bakasyon. Daytrip lang kasi bawal akong mag-overnight,” she said.

When asked if she is set to tie the knot with Hontiveros, Concepcion replied: “No. Si Lord lang ang nakakaalam. Kung siya na ang gusto ni Lord, masaya ako, pero kung hindi pa, okay lang din. I really believe si God naman has plans for us so hope for the best. Basta sa ngayon, masaya tayo, enjoy lang natin ang company ng isa't isa. I’m not in a rush to get married. I’m only 23, [kaya] enjoy-enjoy lang.”

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Is Mariel Jealous Of Bea?

Is actress-host Mariel Rodriguez being overly possessive of husband Robin Padilla?

According to reports, Rodriguez is “heavily guarding” Padilla by frequenting the set of the action star’s newest television series, “Guns and Roses.” Padilla is paired with Bea Alonzo in the upcoming TV show. He personally picked Alonzo to be his next leading lady.

During a press conference for noontime show "Happy Yipee Yehey!," Rodriguez disputed the reports.

"Nakita ninyo na ako, nagpunta na ako doon? I think respeto na lang kay Bea, I respect Bea, I respect her and I respect Robin's work," Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez even stressed that she has not seen Alonzo since her project with Padilla started.

Alonzo is now being romantically linked to Zanjoe Marudo, who is the former boyfriend of Rodriguez.

"No I haven't seen her. Excited ako actually for ‘Guns and Roses,’" the actress said.

New show

Rodriguez said she is excited to be part of "Happy Yipee Yehey!"

The actress has missed hosting a noontime program after taking an indefinite leave from ABS-CBN's defunct noontime show "Pilipinas Win na Win."

"Kasi iba talaga ang energy ng isang noontime show kaya masaya ako dahil once again magagawa ko ito. Na-miss ko lang talaga yong saya na it brings," Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez is co-hosting the show with Bianca Manalo, Melai Cantiveros, Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Toni Gonzaga.

"Excited talaga kami. Alam mo kuwela si Bianca, nae-excite akong makasama siya everyday. Si Melai busy lang pero kwela, masaya siya," Rodriguez added.

The actress said viewers should watch for the show's newest games and exciting segments.

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Cristine Reyes To Do New Movie After 'Kristine'

Sultry actress Cristine Reyes is set to do a new movie under Viva Films after her television series “Kristine” ends.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Reyes revealed that Carlo Aquino will be her leading man in the horror project.

She disclosed that the movie’s storyline will focus on a certain feng shui belief.

“Horror film po ito ng Viva films na nasa tumbok, doon po iikot yung kuwento namin. According to feng shui, malas ang place na nasa tumbok kasi lahat ng negative vibes, nakaturo sayo. Leading man ko po rito si Carlo Aquino,” she said.

After her movie with Aquino, the actress divulged she will be doing more projects with ABS-CBN.

Meanwhile, Reyes revealed that she and her boyfriend, actor Rayver Cruz, are planning to have a pre-Valentine date since the latter has work commitments on the lovers’ day.

“Plano namin sa Tagaytay Highlands ulit, kasama ang Kristine cast kaso hindi available ‘yong iba. Pero may gagawin siya, may taping siya. Siguro pre-Valentine na lang. Wala pang plano kung saan,” she said.

The actress also said that she does not have anything in mind yet on what to give Cruz this Valentine’s Day.

“Wala pa akong naiisip na regalo. Gusto namin panoorin ang Black Swan at Tangled kasama mga pamangkin ko, Burlesque, kasi mahilig kami manood ng movies,” Reyes said.

In the same interview, Reyes was also asked if she thinks her friendship with popstar princess Sarah Geronimo will be rekindled soon.

“In time? Hindi ko masasabi ngayon. Wala [akong message kay Sarah],” Reyes said.

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