Kristel happy to join Kathryn, Julia on primetime TV

Young actress Kristel Fulgar cannot help but feel honored to be a part of “Dahil Sa Pag-ibig,” one of ABS-CBN’s primetime shows.

Fulgar plays the role of the stepdaughter of veteran actor Christopher de Leon in the series. Although she always gets nervous whenever she has scenes with de Leon, the young actress said this pushes her to do better.

“Kinabahan po ako lalo na po ‘yung sampalan scene namin ni Mr. Christopher de Leon. Kahit po masakit, wala na po akong pakialam noon, basta po magawa ko nang maganda,” she said.

At age nine, Fulgar joined show business through kiddie show “Goin’ Bulilit.” “Mara Clara” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are among her batchmates in the said show.

Fulgar is glad that just like Bernardo and Montes who have their respective shows, she is also part of a series that airs during ABS-CBN’s primetime block.

Bernardo currently stars “Princess and I,” while Montes is the leading lady in “Walang Hanggan.”

“Natutuwa nga po ako ngayon kasi una po ‘Princess and I,’ ‘Walang Hanggan’ tapos sunod ang ‘Dahil sa Pag-ibig.’ Tapos bigla na lang po akong sumulpot so parang naging kasabayan ko na rin sila,” she said.

Although she only plays a supporting role, Fulgar said it delights her when people get carried away by her character, a sign that her acting is effective.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/kristel-happy-join-kathryn-julia-primetime-tv

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Emmanuelle releases debut album

After trying her luck in acting, Emmanuelle Vera is back to doing what she considers her first love: music.

Vera finally fulfilled her dream with the release of her self-titled album under Universal Records.

“It’s actually medyo mellow. It’s young, carefree and happy. It has seven tracks, six po ay original, at isang cover. This really aims po sa mga teenager pero I think everyone can relate to it, [both the] older generation and the younger ones,” she told ABS-CBNnews.com on Tuesday.

Vera said it took her four years before she was able to release her debut album.

“Marami pong changes ang nangyari sa album. From the time I went inside, they had a look for me – a peg – tapos biglang nag-change. Siguro mga four or five times nag-change ‘yon. Tapos nag-change din po ‘yung mga songs sa album, tapos gumawa kami ng test album, ‘yung mga cover lang po at walang pangalan ko. After that, nag-acting ako, I did two or three shows. So medyo natagalan po talaga siya at school ko is another factor,” the 17-year-old singer said.

Vera is best known for her role in defunct musical series “Idol” with Coco Martin and Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo in 2010

After doing “Idol,” she became part of teen show “Shoutout!” Her last TV series was “100 Days to Heaven.”

Although she misses acting, Vera said she will now concentrate on her singing career.

“Well actually there has been a few offers I turned down because of school. Minsan hindi na rin ako makatulog sa dami ng schoolwork pero siguro in the future, maybe I will do a couple of acting projects… Sometimes nami-miss ko ang acting [pero sa ngayon singing muna],” she said.

Included in Vera’s “Emmanuelle” album are songs titled “Dear Diary,” “Tonight,” “Manong Guard” with Yeng Constantino,” “Sandali Lang,” “Sarap Mabuhay,” “God Gave Me You” and “Happy,” which is the album’s carrier single.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/emmanuelle-releases-debut-album

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Nancy evades questions about Hayden

Former actress Nancy Castiglione remains evasive over rumors that she is the third party behind the breakup of Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Tuesday, Castiglione said she does not want to talk about the issue anymore.

“Let's not go there naman... My life stayed the same, I went to work at 9 to 5 being a broker, I went home being a mother, so nothing really changed. I don’t know with anyone else but I didn’t pay any attention,” she said.

An alleged photo of Castiglione and Kho together at The Fort in Taguig City has gone viral online. The former actress claimed that she never saw the said photo, adding that she only goes to The Fort to meet clients.

“No, I don’t know because I haven't seen the photo, but I don’t remember going to The Fort except with clients for cocktails,” she said.

It would be recalled that Castiglione’s name got dragged into the controversial breakup when Belo tweeted that Kho can now openly date the former actress.

While she is being plagued by controversy, Castiglione said her main priority is to be a good mother to her twins

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/nancy-evades-questions-about-hayden

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Zsa Zsa happy over 'national artist' campaign for Dolphy

Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla is elated people are now rooting for her long-time partner, King of Comedy Dolphy to be named as a National Artist.

In her official Twitter account, Padilla admitted that she has always wanted Dolphy to be given the highest recognition for a Filipino artist.

"@mybabyneo01 thanks. I hope so, too. This has been our family's wish for him, too for many years now. But grateful he is still with us," Padilla tweeted.

Padilla also extended her appreciation to all the people who are campaigning for the veteran comedian to be named National Artist.

"Thank you, friends, for all your wonderful tweets about Dolphy. #DolphyForNationalArtist," she tweeted.

The debate over who deserves to be named National Artist was reignited after a lawmaker filed a bill pushing for superstar Nora Aunor to become a National Artist.

Others soon voiced their opinion that Dolphy and Aunor's rival, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos also deserve the recognition.

In an earlier interview, Santos said Dolphy should be hailed as National Artist, even before her and Aunor are considered for the honor.

For her part, Aunor said she was surprised to learn about the campaign to make her a National Artist. She said it would be an honor for her to be named National Artist.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/zsa-zsa-happy-over-national-artist-campaign-dolphy

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Venus Raj shares love story

Beauty queen-turned-host Venus Raj finally shared her and Andrei Felix' love story.

In an interview on “Kris TV” on Tuesday, Raj said that her romantic relationship with “Umagang Kay Ganda” co-host Felix started from a good friendship.

"Well, kami talaga nagsimula kaming magkaibigan, barkada kasama ang iba naming co-hosts. As in walang malisya, as in super friends na kapag nakakakita kami ng potential na babae na pwede nilang ligawan.... ako pa mismo ang nagsasabi na 'parang pwede,'" Raj said.

Raj said that after going out together for the morning show's segment, their friendship slowly turned into romance.

"Since magkaibigan kami at most of the time kami ‘yung nasa location, kami ang lumalabas. Kapag example may awarding, kami ang pumupunta para tumanggap ng award. Nagkataon ganoon, parang na-develop na lang siya, hanggang sa namamalayan ko nanliligaw na pala. Hanggang sa dumating sa point na parang nanliligaw na ito. Nagpapadala ng flowers sa bahay, may ganoon na, at nagpapadala ng lechon sa bahay," Raj said.

Raj said that Felix waited for a quite long time to court her since she came from a traumatic relationship.

"Matagal pa po, mahabang mahabang proseso. Well galing ako sa isang relationship na medyo na-trauma rin ako, ayaw ko munang mag-boyfriend muna. Sabi ko talagang I was praying na ayaw kong i-force ang sarili ko na maghanap ng boyfriend or magpa-impress sa kung sinumang lalaki. Kung may ibibigay sa akin si Lord na tao para sa akin, ‘yun na siguro ang magiging boyfriend ko at magiging asawa ko kung magkataon man. Ganoon ako kaseryoso sa isang relationship," Raj said.

As she celebrates her fourth month together with Felix, the beauty queen admitted that she now sees herself spending the rest of her life with her “Umagang Kay Ganda” co-host.

"Yes. First of all, he is God-fearing at dati pa naman ‘yun ang pinagpi-pray ko na I want to be with someone na alam ko ay malapit sa Diyos dahil kasi kung hindi ay hindi magiging maganda ‘yung relationship niyo at siya ang makakasama mo. Super family-oriented siya, nakilala ko na ang family niya at makikita mo kung gaano ka-importante sa kanya ang family niya at gaano siya ka-importante sa family niya," she said.

But Raj was quick to add that she is not yet ready to walk down the aisle anytime soon.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/venus-raj-shares-love-story

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Dondon wants to marry Valerie Concepcion

Actress-host Valerie Concepcion admitted her boyfriend basketball player Dondon Hontiveros had already proposed marriage but said she is not yet ready to get hitched.

In an interview with morning show "KrisTV," which aired on Monday, Concepcion said Hontiveros, who plays for Petron at the Philippine Basketball Association, popped the question during their recent "cool-off" period.

"Bago kami nagkabalikan, 'yun ang kinukulit niya sa akin, 'yung kasal. Kaso ako naman 'yung natupe. Hindi pa ako ready. Hindi ko alam kung sinabi niya to win me back o gusto na niya, hindi ko pa alam," Concepcion said.

"Pero sinabi ko sa kanya na hindi pa ako ready. Kung magbabalikan tayo, tignan natin kung mapupunta doon. Pero sa ngayon hindi pa," Concepcion added.

The actress admitted that it was she who called for a "time-out" from their relationship, which lasted for three months, from November 2011 to February this year.

Concepcion said this was because she needed some space.

It was in October last year that Hontiveros and Concepcion went public with their relationship when they attended the fifth Star Magic Ball.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/dondon-wants-marry-valerie-concepcion

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Karylle defends Vice Ganda

Singer Karylle defended "It's Showtime" co-host Vice Ganda on rumors that the comedian is hard to get along with.

In a press launch for the music video of her single “I’ve Found My Smile Again” from her album “Roadtrip,” Karylle said the public should consider that Vice Ganda went through a difficult time with the passing of his grandmother early this year.

“Hindi siya mahirap kasama... One of the things with being a comedian, nakikita ko that they always have to be happy and may mga pinagdaanan din naman siya,” she said.

“Alam ko kahit na nakita siya doon sa wake, hindi niya fully na-express ang grief niya. Once in a while kapag nakakakita siya ng lola sa show, naiiyak talaga siya. I understand that kasi I'm also close to my lola, but not like him na lumaki sa lola niya.

"Feeling ko minsan ‘yung stress from that na hindi nailabas, pero aside from that, masarap siyang kasama talaga. May mga kanya-kanya naman kaming pinagdadaanan and we’re always there for each other. Noong may pinagdaanan din ako, I know that they were really there for me and they made it known. So, same way now na may pinagdadaanan siya or parang gina-judge siya ng mga tao. Gusto kong sabihin na masarap siyang katrabaho and nararamdaman ko talaga ‘yung pagmamahal niya in the sense na ‘yung suporta niya all out.”

Asked to react on the issue that Vidanes allegedly resigned from directing "It's Showtime" following a "tiff" with Ganda and other co-hosts, Karylle replied: "Actually, wala namang naganap na ganoon. But of course, kapag hindi kasi masyadong sinasagot ang intriga, nagiging mas magulo siya. Kasi hindi naman ako directly involved. Although family ko sila, mahirap ding magsalita kasi hindi ko rin alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko.

"Alam mo, one of the things na palagi kong binabalikan na when we move to the new studio, may pangako kami sa isa't isa na walang iwanan sa isa't isa, so ‘yun talaga."

Karylle then assured that Vidanes is still the director of "It's Showtime."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/karylle-defends-vice-ganda

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Abunda wants to produce Jessica's PH concert

Television host Boy Abunda wants to produce the Philippine concert of Filipino-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez.

On Sunday, Abunda said on "The Buzz" that he's really proud of Sanchez, who is now part of the Top 6 of the latest season of the hit US talent search "American Idol."

"Hindi pa ito alam ni Kris (Aquino) pero sana ay mabigyan po kami ng pagkakataon na mai-produce ang concert ni Jessica Sanchez dito sa Pilipinas," Abunda said.

"She's really brilliant. Alam niyo po mga kaibigan I've seen so many contests but Jessica Sanchez is one of the best singers na aking narinig sa buong buhay ko. Ang galing," he added.

Abunda also asked the Filipinos to continue supporting Sanchez and to vote for her to become the first Pinoy "American Idol" winner.

"Iboto po natin si Jessica Sanchez sa 'American Idol.' Huwag po tayong papayag na hindi manalo ang batang ito because I think she is one of the best singers in the world," he said.

"So hinihikayat natin ang ating mga kababayan sa Amerika at territories sa States, cast your votes for Jessica Sanchez," Abunda said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/abunda-wants-produce-jessicas-ph-concert

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Toni denies break-up with Paul Soriano

Television host Toni Gonzaga shrugged off reports claiming that she and her boyfriend Paul Soriano have decided to part ways.

Last Sunday after Vic Sotto’s “The Buzz” guesting, the comedian asked Gonzaga if it is true that she and Soriano are now separated.

“Niloloko nga ako ni Bossing. Nagkita kami dito, sabi niya ‘Break na daw kayo.’ Sabi ko chismis, hindi joke lang ‘yon,” Gonzaga told “Showbiz News Ngayon.”

Reports say Gonzaga and Soriano cannot spend time together because of the former’s hectic work schedule.

“Eh baka siguro dahil hindi na nagkikita but hindi naman siguro magiging dahilan iyon. What’s important is your faith and your love for each other. ‘Yon naman siguro ang pinakamalaking pundasyon na panghahawakan ng isang relasyon. Hindi naman dahil sa hindi na kayo nagkikita. Hindi po totoo ‘yon,” she said.

Gonzaga emphasized that all is well in their relationship.

“Pag may time talaga, nagba-bond. Actually hindi lang naman bonding na kaming 2 lang. Bonding with the family,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/toni-denies-break-paul-soriano

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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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Teen icon Kim Chiu in US for Star Magic Tour

Kim Chiu, who is part of the Star Magic 18 World Tour, arrived in Los Angeles a few days early to do a special project, and to visit award-winning Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino.

Chiu can’t release the details of the project that took place in Hollywood or her meeting with Tolentino, but she’s excited for these new firsts in her rising career.

Both Chiu and Tolentino are fresh from recently winning awards.

Tolentino was named “Designer of the Week” at the Palm Springs Fashion Week last month.

Chiu was recently voted by fans as Best Actress and Best Female Icon at the first ever Kabarkada Choice Awards hosted by Studio 23.

“Syempre super happy, overwhelming, flattering, thankful sa mga fans for voting [for] me, supporting me,” she said.

“It was fun because at the same time she won, our big fashion show happened, and we were sharing and talking about my show and the movie,” added the Hollywood designer.

The Star Magic Tour started in Los Angeles on April 15, and went to San Jose on April 16.

The show then goes to New York on April 23.

During the one-week break, Chiu celebrated her 21st birthday on April 19.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/teen-icon-kim-chiu-us-star-magic-tour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Judai, Iza to star in indie film

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

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