Wowowee, delikadong mawala na sa ere?

ISANG malungkot na balita ang nakarating sa Gala mula sa isang mapagkakatiwalaang source tungkol sa kasalukuyang kalagayan ni Willie Revillame at sa noontime show na Wowowee.

Ayon sa aming source, ipinayo ng doktor kay Willie na magpahinga muna, as in complete rest dahil sa kalagayan ng kanyang heart problem.

Bawal kasi sa kanya ang magpagod at ma-stress. Hindi biro ang magshow araw-araw ng dalawa’t kalahating oras na ang energy ay napakataas, bukod pa ang sobrang pag-iisip at puyat. Kung ikukumpara si Papi sa sasakyan ay para itong race car na kinakailangan din ng masusing check-up at overhaul. Napuna namin na sa ilang araw ng pagkakaratay ni Willie sa ospital ay naging matamlay ang kanyang show at malayo ang excitement na makikita kung ang pilyong host ang nandoroon. Kung tuluyang hindi magiging maganda ang health ni Papi, maaaring mawala na sa ere ang Wowowee lalo’t walang makukuha ang Dos na kapalit ni Willie.

Sa tingin namin ay mahihirapan ang ABS-CBN na makakuha ng kapalit ni Willie na naging tatak at kinikilala na ng mga kababayan natin sa lahat ng panig ng mundo kung saan napapanood ang Wowowee.

Alam namin na ang iniisip din ng pamunuan ng Ka-pamilya Network ay ang kapakanan at kaligtasan ng kanilang no.1 talent na nagbigay kasiyahan sa mga Pinoy na naninirahan sa ibayong dagat na ang kanilang homesickness ay naiibsan sa panonood kay Willie. Dala-ngin ang aming hinihingi para sa patuloy na paggaling ni Willie sa karamdamang kanyang dinaranas ngayon.

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Libel, perjury raps vs Claudine junked

THE Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office yesterday dismissed the charges of libel and perjury filed against actress Claudine Barretto-Santiago due to lack of merit and insufficiency of evidence.

In a 4-page resolution, Assistant City Prosecutor Joselito Bacolor explained that after evaluating the arguments and evidence of both parties, he is inclined to rule in favor of the actress since the evidence presented by the complainant are insufficient to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed.

“It is basic nay elementary that mere allegation is not evidence. We likewise highly doubt the intention of the complainant in filing the instant case. As admitted, the instant complaint was merely filed in the nature of a countercharge, thus merely providing leverage against the case filed by respondent for qualified theft,” Bacolor said.

The cases stemmed from the complaints of Nancy Jiji Cruz, former personal assistant of Santiago, who claimed that the actress was the one responsible for the publication of a libelous article entitled “Bahay ni Claudine Ninakawan,” published on Dec. 28, 2007 issue of the “Pilipino Ngayon,” wherein she was accused of stealing the cash and personal belongings of the actress.

The complainant averred that the allegations against her in the newspaper were libelous, malicious and utterly false as she denied having stolen money and other personal belongings of the actress during the 2007 holiday season.

The complainant, however, admitted that she filed the complaint for libel and perjury in the nature of a countercharge against the respondent who filed a complaint for qualified theft against her.

But in her counter-affidavit, Santiago vehemently denied the allegations against her, saying that the allegations in the complaint are false, malicious, misleading and frivolous and was just filed to gain leverage in the case of qualified theft.

The actress further stressed that she was not the one who caused or authored the publication of said article.

Santiago added that she filed the case of qualified theft against Cruz with the highest degree of good faith in accordance with her belief and conviction as to its truth.

The qualified theft case against Cruz is now pending before the sala of QC Regional Trial Court Branch 100 Presiding Judge Marie Christine Jacob. A warrant of arrest has been issued against Cruz.

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Karylle torn between Jericho and Christian

KARYLLE used to be with Universal Records but she now launches a new album for PolyEast. “No problem,” says PolyEast boss Ramon Chuaying. “We’re sister companies anyway and we both believe in Karylle’s talent.”

Karylle’s album is titled “Time for Letting Go” and it sounds like it’s dedicated to ex-BF Dingdong Dantes. Truth is, most of the songs in the album can be connected with her breakup with Dingdong. Is this intentional?

“The album aims to help those who’ve gone through painful experience and want to bounce back,” she says. “The retreat I took and the counseling sessions I had with Fr. Ted Gonzales of Center for Family Ministries at the Ateneo helped me a lot and I’m glad I chose to be open about the whole experience and face the problem head on. As a result, I met a lot of good people who inspired so many realizations because they found similar bumps and sparks of light in their own journeys. I learned of the five stages to bouncing back and they’re reflected in my songs. First is Denial, when you keep saying you’re okay when you’re not. This is in the song ‘Hulog ng Langit’. Then, it’s Anger, and this is in the songs ‘Almost Over You’ and ‘You’ve Made Me Stronger.’ Third is Depression, which is very tough but thank God, my family and friends helped me through it. This is in the song ‘I’ll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me’, which is my album’s lead single. Next is Bargaining, the longest stage when one bargains whether you should stay or go on. You keep on asking yourself the question ‘What else could have I done to save the relationship?’ This is in the songs ‘Minamahal Kita’, ‘Touch Me in the Morning’, ‘Wala Na Ba ang Lahat’, ‘I Live for Your Love’ and my duet with Martin Nievera, ‘The Best of Me’. The last stage is Acceptance. In my journal, I wrote: ‘I have to let go of the beautiful future I’d imagined with my special someone. Beautiful as it was, it’s now just a dream we once shared. I must let go of it to make way for newer, bigger and better dreams.’ And I did. This is reflected in the songs ‘Something New in My Life’ and ‘Leaving Yesterday’ (an OPM original by Keno).”

Karylle has definitely moved on. She’s prettier now and as her Bench endorsement proclaims: “Single is sexy’. She has projects with ABS-CBN (she’s in the new KC Concepcion-Piolo Pascual soap “Lovers in Paris”) and she believes this first album with PolyEast will further forward her career as a singer. She’s being linked now to Jericho Rosales and Christian Bautista, but she says she’d rather give her heart a rest.

“I’m not ready yet to commit again. So many good opportunities are happening in my career and I’d rather prioritize them muna more than anything else. Ipo-promote ko pa ang album kong ‘Time for Letting Go’ in various shows so dun muna ang focus ko.”

Does she maintain communication with Dingdong? “We talk naman kasi we’re still business associates. But hanggang doon na lang muna.”

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T2 (Tenament 2): Star Cinema movie with Maricel Soriano

Ayaw munang gumawa ng drama ni Direk Chito Roño after ng Caregiver ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta.

“Gusto ko munang lumayo sa drama. Mahirap gumawa ng drama,” sabi ni Direk Chito nang maka-tsika namin kahapon para sa advance promo ng T2 (Tenament 2) starring Maricel Soriano na susunod na ipapalabas ng Star Cinema after ng showing ng super successful na You Changed My Life (kumita ng P18 million sa first day).

Base sa trailer ng movie, nakakatakot ito at parang mas grabe ang takot factor kesa sa mga nauna niyang pelikulang Feng Shui at Sukob na parehong winner sa takilya nang ipalabas.

Pero dapat ba kaming magmalisya sa sinabi ni Direk Chito na ayaw muna niya sa drama? Dahil ba sobrang hirap daw ang inabot niya sa shooting ng Caregiver? Kasi natatandaan ko na nabalitang dusa raw ang inabot nila sa shooting dahil nadi-delay at nagka-problema raw sila kay Mega.

Actually, bumawi naman si Direk Chito na before the year ends, gagawa uli siya ng drama.

Going back to T2. Hindi fantasy ang pelikula kundi pinasok nila ang mundo ng engkanto. At na-amazed siya na marami palang experience ang mga staff niya sa engkanto - like may isang pinsan ang isang staff niya na niligawan ng engkanto at kung anu-ano pang kuwento na scary tungkol sa mundo ng engkanto.

At dahil gagastos sila ng malaki sakaling itayo ang building na kailangan sa mga mundo ng eng­kanto, gumamit na lang sila ng CGI, kaya heavy ang special effects na pelikula na naka-schedule ipalabas sa Black Saturday, April 11.

FYI, huli silangnagka-trabaho ni Maricel sa Dahas.

“Enjoy akong katrabaho siya. Professional talaga. Hindi mo siya po-problemahin pagdating sa trabaho. Alam na niya ang gagawin niya pagdating sa shooting,” sabi ni Direk Chito.

Kasama ni Marya sa pelikula si Mika, kapatid ni Angelika dela Cruz na napili sa libu-libong nag-audition para sa nasabing role.

May kakaibang mata raw si Mika na nakita ni Direk tulad ng kay Serena Dalrymple noon.

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Angel Locsin sa Maalaala Mo Kaya, tonight

Isa na naman natatanging pagganap ni Angel Locsin ang mapapanood sa isang mapaghamong papel bilang isang UP scholar na naging GRO at hanggang naging baliw sa Maalaala Mo Kaya ngayong gabi.

Matatandaan na sa MMK nagkaroon ng unang best actress award si Angel.

Bago pa nag-taping si Angel ay nag-request siya na mag-immerse sa isang mental institution para pag-aralan ng todo ang kanyang role. Nag-interview din siya ng mga specialists tungkol sa kalagayan ng mga dinalaw niya.

“Natakot ako na gam­panan ang role ng isang baliw, pero nang mabasa ko ang script grabeng naintriga ako sa character ni Nympha.

“Bakit siya human­tong sa ganong kalaga­yan?

“Imagine, isang UP scholar na nabaliw!

Naiisip ko tuloy kung ano ang matinding dahi­lan para ang isang tao ay mabaliw, kahirapan ba, matinding trahedya?

“Kaya nag-immerse ako para maintindihan ko ang pinangga­galingan nila!”

Dado Lumibao di­rects.

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Willie Revillame updates

Nakaka-bother ang nabalitaan ko na bukod sa nagkaroon ng bara ang ugat sa puso ni Willie Revillame, may butas din ang kanyang puso.

Ipagdasal natin na gu­maling kaagad si Willie dahil marami pa siyang tao na mapasasaya, matutu­lu­ngan at utang na loob, magpalakas siya sa ospital ‘no!

Huwag muna niyang intindihin ang mga rating-rating dahil health is wealth. Saka, present o absent man siya sa Wo­wowee, pareho rin naman ang rating ng kanyang show.

Kung naiinip si Willie sa ospital, manood siya ng TV. Panoorin niya ang Eat Bulaga kung nagsasawa na siya sa panonood ng Wowowee! ‘Yun lang!

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Jake Cuenca courts Melissa Ricks

HINDI na nakatanggi pa si Melissa Ricks nang kornerin at tanungin ng press sa presscon ng Your Song Presents Underage tungkol sa panliligaw sa kanya ni Jake Cuenca.

Aniya, totoo na nagpadala ng flowers si Jake noong Valentine's Day at nagpapadala rin ng mga pagkain lately sa kanyang condo. Pero hindi niya masabi kung panliligaw na ba 'yon.

"I asked him myself, 'bakit ka nagpadala ng flowers, hindi mo kailangang gawin 'yon.' Sabi niya, 'no, it's okay, gusto ko lang namang magpadala ng flowers.' Sabi ko, 'okay,'" pahayag ni Melissa.

After that, mga pagkain naman ang ipinadala. 'Yung iba raw, si Jake ang nagluluto at minsan naman, binibili nito. Personal daw na hinahatid ng aktor ang mga pagkain, pero iniiwan lang sa lobby. Hindi pa raw niya ito napapasok, meaning, hindi pa nakaakyat ng ligaw.

Ayaw naman daw niyang mag-assume at sabihing panliligaw na ang ginagawa nito.

"Siguro po, mas maganda kung sa kanya na lang manggaling," say pa ng young actress na gagampanan ang papel na Celina sa Underage, dating ginampanan ni Dina Bonnevie sa Regal movie.

Kung sakaling gusto raw talagang manligaw ni Jake, kailangan nitong dumaan muna sa parents niya.

"Lahat naman siguro ng manliligaw, kailangang dumaan sa parents nu'ng girl bilang respeto," she said.

Kung saka-sakali, first suitor daw niya si Jake.

Kung sakali pa rin, may pag-asa ba?

"Hindi natin masasabi, kasi depende rin sa kanya 'yan, eh, kung magpapakita siya ng maganda," aniya.

Actually, matagal na raw silang magkakilala ni Jake dahil naging love triangle sila nina Matt Evans sa Pedro Penduko, kaya friends na raw sila talaga.

"Tapos, magkasama rin kami sa ASAP every Sunday, makulit na rin siya talaga noon pa. Pero wala naman akong nakikita before sa kanya na gusto niyang manligaw," say pa ni Melissa.

Samantala, si Matt pa rin ang kapareha ni Mel sa Underage, na magsisimula na sa March 1. Kasama rin dito sina Empress Schuck at Lauren Young as her younger sisters na dati namang ginampanan nina Snooky Serna at Maricel Soriano.

Si Rafael Rosell naman ang magiging kapareha ni Empress at si AJ Perez ang kay Lauren mula sa direksyon ni Manny Palo.

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John Lloyd Cruz ready for kissing scenes with Luis

AFTER “You Changed My Life” which, as of press time is doing well at the box-office, John Lloyd Cruz will get busy with his next grand project for Star Cinema titled “A Mother’s Story.” Here, he shares the frame with Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and Luis Manzano.

“I’m really excited with this project,” states John Lloyd. “For one, I’ll be with Tita Vi who is one of the industry’s finest actresses plus Luis. It’s my first time to work with them in a film. I’ll just tape my remaining scenes for “I Love Betty La Fea” then off I go to New York for the shoot.”

Interestingly, the movie tackles the relationship of a mother to her gay son and his lover.

“I think this is the first time that there’s a local movie that will touch on this. It’s really a good project. It’s not a straight drama. In fact, from what I know, we’ll have lots of light moments which make it more realistic.”

Since they play lovers in the story, it is expected that he and Luis will have kissing scenes.

“Yes. In fact, I’m already preparing for it. It’s not really that easy to play a character which requires you to kiss another guy on cam. But I trust our director (Olive Lamasan) that the scene will turn out fine. Luis and I will just do it based on how she visualizes the scene.”

Lloydie reveals that to have an idea, he watched the Hollywood film “Brokeback Mountain” which starred the late Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.

It tackles a similar theme on gay love.

“I found it moving and I cried in the end. But for sure, Luis and I will not do the same kissing scene as the actors in the said movie did. Ours will be tamer,” the popular actor explains.

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Isyu ng premyo sa 'Wowowee,' iimbestigahan ng ABS-CBN

NAHAHARAP na naman sa malaking kontrobersiya ang ABS-CBN 2 at ang daily noontime show na Wowowee ni Willie Revillame.

Ito'y matapos mapabalita ang pagrereklamo ng contestant na si Nena Santos, taga-Banlat Road, QC, at winner sa Bigtime Pera o Bayong, na ang napanalunan niyang premyo na house and lot ay "repossessed," hindi brand new.

Ang siste, ilang buwan daw siyang nagpabalik-balik sa Wowowee para lang i-follow-up ang napagwagiang bahay. Bukod sa luma na, eh, may laman pa umanong gamit ng previous occupants kaya hindi agad malipatan.

Ang house and lot sa Santa Barbara Villas II sa San Mateo, Rizal, ay kaloob ng sponsor ng programa na Globe Asiatique ni Delfin Lee.

Base sa interview kay Santos ng Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), balak niya at ng kanyang pamilya na maghain ng kaukulang reklamo sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) para mapasa-kanila ang napanalunang bahay.

Dagdag pa ni Santos, "Kaya nga sabi ko, hindi naman pala totoo 'yan. Kaya ngayon, hindi na kami masyadong nanonood ng Wowowee. Dati, talagang (tutok) kami sa Wowowee."

Samantala, hiningi ng People's Tonight ang pahayag ng ABS-CBN ukol sa isyu at ito ang ipinadala ng corporate PR head nilang si Bong Osorio through text message kahapon ng hapon: "ABS-CBN together with Globe Asiatique is in the process of investigating the claims of Mrs. Nena Santos about the prize she won in Wowowee.

"We will make sure that Mrs. Santos gets the prize due her as soon as the important details are ironed out. To date, Wowowee has given out 19 houses without any problem.This is the first time we are encountering a problem like what Mrs. Santos has raised."

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Boy at Dra. Belo nag-away dahil sa bayad ng tiket sa concert

Alam ko na ang sinimulan ng away nina Dra. Vicki Belo at Boy Abunda. Si ‘Nay Lolit Solis ang nagkuwento kahapon habang nagpi-presscon ang Sine Novela Presents Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? ng GMA 7 na sina Aljur Abrenica at Kris Bernal ang bida. “Nagsimula ‘yan nung may binentang ticket sa concert si Bong (Quintana - special someone ni BA) na nagdi-direk din ng concert kay Vicki. Eh nagkataon noon na nagkaka-problema si Vicki kay Vangie Kua (remember her, ang special assistant ba ni Dra. Belo na umano’y malaki ang nakuhang pera sa doktora). So mainit ang ulo ni Vicki nang tumawag si Bong, eh pang apat na beses na palang pina-follow up sa kanya ‘yung bayad sa tickets. So nung tawagan siya ni Bong, may nasabi siya. Parang sinabi niyang ‘na naman.’

“After nilang mag-usap, na-realize ngayon ni Vicki ang kagagahan niya. Alam mo naman ‘yan, parang bata,” kuwento pa sa amin ni ‘Nay Lolit kaharap si Tito Ricky Lo, Tita Crispina Belen at Ian Fariñas.

“So nung ma-realize ni Vicki, personal yun niyang dinala ang tseke kila Boy. Hindi na siya kinausap ni Boy at pinasoli ang ibinayad na tseke.”

Simula raw nun, isa-isa na ring tinatanggal ni Boy ang mga talent niya as endorser sa Belo Medical Group.

Pero kahit may silent war sila, never daw na may sinabi si Boy na against Dra. Belo na ina-attest ni Tito Ricky dahil pareho niyang kaibigan ang dalawa.

At kahit naman daw si Vicki, walang sinasabi against Boy, sabi ni ‘Nay Lolit. In fact, pakiramdam nga raw ni Dra. Belo, part ng paglaki ng Belo Medical Group si Boy dahil from the start, si Boy ang tumulong kay Dra. Belo.

Ang kaso, nasa Amerika na ngayon si Dra. Belo kaya kahit nagi-effort ang ilan nilang common friends na pag-ayusin sila, hindi agad mangyayari.

Lumaki na ang issue sa statement ni Dra. Belo sa Showbiz Central last Sunday tungkol sa famous na ngayong dialogue na: “If you want to look like Boy Abunda go to Calayan, but if you want to look like Dingdong Dantes and Piolo Pascual come to Belo.”

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ABS-CBN humakot sa USTv

Humakot ng 18 parangal ang ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. sa katatapos na 5th USTv Students Choice Awards ng University of Santo Tomas kung saan kinilala ng mahigit 40,000 na estudyante ang mga programa at mga personalidad na nagpamalas at nagtaguyod ng Christian values.

Natanggap ni Anne Curtis ang kanyang ikalawang best actress award ma­tapos ang sa MMFF nang hirangin siyang Stu­dents’ Choice of Actress in a Daily Soap Opera para sa Dyosa.

Si John Lloyd Cruz naman ang napiling Stu­dents’ Choice of Actor in a Daily Soap Opera at ang kanyang top-rating prime­time serye kasama si Bea Alonzo ang nanalong Student’s Choice of Daily Soap Opera.

Para sa Student’s Choice of Most Popular Local Music Video Performer, wagi ang Pop Princess at UST alumna na si Sarah Ge­­­ro­nimo habang ang kanyang music video na A Very Special Love ay wagi rin bilang Most Popular Local Music Video.

Personal ding tinanggap ng aktor na si Aga Muhlach ang parangal na Student’s Choice of Situational Comedy para sa kanyang programang That’s My Doc.

Ang iba pang binigyang parangal ng UST ay ang Boy and Kris para sa Students’ Choice of Most Popular Talk Variety Program; Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 para sa Students’ Choice of Reality program; Maalaala Mo Kaya para sa Students’ Choice of Drama program; The Buzz para sa Most Popular Entertainment News program; ASAP 08 para sa Most Popular Variety program; Naruto para sa Students’ Choice of Full Animated program; and They Kiss Again para sa Students’ Choice of Foreign Soap Opera.

Pagdating sa larangan ng pamamahayag, nauwi rin ng Dos ang Students’ Choice of Female-News and Public Affairs Host na iginawad kay Bernadette Sembrano; Students’ Choice of Educational Program para sa Matanglawin, at Students’ Choice of Public Service Program para sa Salamat Dok.

Natamo naman ng Studio 23 sa ikalimang pagkakataon ang Students’ Choice of Public Affairs Talk Show program para sa Y Speak at ang Students’ Choice of Catholic Program para sa Family Rosary Crusade.

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Charice - "Fingerprint" album, lyrics

Philippine pride Charice sang "Fingerprint", her new song from her upcoming USA album during the Oscars after-party. Too bad that she wasn't able to sing the whole song because of some technical problems.

Watch the video. There is a lyrics of Charice "Fingerprint" after the jump.


How can I be sure
When everything is so confusing
I'm old enough to learn
That I'm too young to know what I'm doing
Gotta break free
From what used to be
It no longer makes sense for me
How do I stand out
In a world that's all about fitting in
I'm certain of my doubts
But I wouldn't be me for no reason
My identity
Right in front of me
There's nobody else I wanna be like
I'm just trying to find
Find my fingerprint

Note: Full lyrics of the song will come later.

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Charice "Listen" after Oscar Party

Charice sang Listen in an after Oscar party held at Mr Chow in Los Angeles last February 22, 2009.

Watch the video. More videos after the jump.


Charice: I Will Survive sang in after Oscar Party


Go Charice!

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Doing Lolita in a Rosa Mia film

Rosanna Roces has done loud, talky roles. She has even bared her skin on the big screen. Pasang Krus written and directed by Neal “Buboy” Tan shows Rosanna in a different light — a selfless mother and a restrained actress. Yes, she will do Lolita Rodriguez slashed All Mine To Give.

“My goal is to move the foreigners and touch their hearts,” says Rosanna of her prime motivation for her another indie outing after Aurora, Manila By Night and Karera. “It‘s a challenge to bring out their soft side unlike Pinoys who can easily cry over heart-wrenching scenes.”

That’s one good thing Rosanna’s hiatus from the klieg lights has done her. “It is different now,” shares the Armida Siguion-Reyna actress. “I did showbiz to earn a living then. Now, I act for my craft and to hone it.”

This, she realized when Rosanna worked with actors like Ronnie Lazaro. She has learned she can still raise the bar in her acting.

“Acting is like a diamond,” Rosanna mouths a cliché. “It can be escalated or controlled.”

Expected to hit local theaters in April, Pasang Krus is about Hermina who lives a comfortable life in Isabela with a loving husband and beautiful children. But Lady Luck plays on her when her family gets involved in a land dispute with a big-time politician. That turns Hermina’s life 360 degrees.

“I accept a project if it has touched me,” says Rosanna. “And if it has made me cry without knowing it which I did when I read the 36th page of the (Pasang Krus) script.

“My character’s story is compelling,” she adds. “Her husband was murdered. Her daughter is separated from her and is nowhere to be found. Her son is a drug pusher while the other one is in jail. She has had a series of sufferings and misfortunes but she never loses hope and faith.”

Direk Buboy says Pasang Krus is also a tribute to Rosa Mia, a Sampaguita Pictures star, and a stereotype of her movies. A typical Rosa Mia starrer depicts the typical Filipina mother who always puts her children’s welfare above everything. The tearjerker doesn’t give everybody a brief escape from the harsh realities of life nor offer solutions to them. It just inspires Juan dela Cruz to emerge victorious in his every fight.

The movie also stars Joross Gamboa, Empress Shuck, Ketchup Eusebio, BJ Morales, Christian Burke, Carlos Morales, Jett Alcantara, Swarding, Jordan Castillo and Maricar Santos.

Will moviegoers see another symbolism in Pasang Krus like Rosanna’s transparent bag courtesy of Kris Aquino in Curacha: Ang Babaing Walang Pahinga?

“I think there are,” answers Rosanna. “The movie will show my being a mother. You will see your mom in it and yourself as a child. You will love your mom more after watching it.”

Does the movie have an empowering effect on women?

“I don’t like the words empowered women,” says Rosanna. “I was once and my marriage failed. I believe

the husband should still be the man of the house; and he needs a woman. Remember, behind every man’s success is a woman. But once a woman becomes a mother, she can do everything without a man in her life.”

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Piolo Pascual, Aiai delas Alas "hipo" video

Halatang nahiya si Piolo Pascual sa biglaang pagdapo ng kamay ni Aiai delas Alas sa nota ng aktor habang nagpe-perform siya on stage sa Araneta Coliseum nu’ng gabi ng Pop Icons.

Panauhin ang Comedy Concert Queen that night at napapanood namin sa footage na talagang kilig siya kay Papa Piolo, huh.

Napapangiti na lang si Piolo at hinayaan na lang niya si Aiai.

Sa isang panayam kay Piolo sinabi ng aktor that he was caught off-guarded.

Ang cute ni Piolo nu’ng sinabi pa nito sa telebisyon na, “Kailangang pakasalan niya (Ai-ai) ako.”

Hindi naman ito big deal kay Ai Ai dahil may gigil factor lang talaga ang komedyana kay Papa Piolo kaya hindi nito napigilan ang sarili. Kuwela naman ang dating , eh!

Hindi kami nakapanood ng Pop Icons concert nina Piolo, but as expected, super successful daw ito.

Puno ng bagets at mga kolehiyala ang Big Dome at talagang kilig sa Pop Icons.

Well, siguradong may repeat pa ito.

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Kris Aquino binawi ang pakikipagbati kay Dra. Belo

Unethical at unprofessional ang ipinakita ni Dra. Vicky Belo sa interview sa kanya noong nakaraang araw ng linggo sa Showbiz Central kung saan sinabi nito na kung gusto ninyong makamukha ni Boy Abunda ay kay Dr. Manny Calayan magpunta at kung gusto naman daw na mag-ala Dingdong Dantes ay sa Belo tayo magpunta.

Marami sa mga nakapanood ang nawindang sa si-nabi ni Belo dahil hindi raw nararapat na siraan mo ang kapwa mo doktor on national television.

As if, napakagaling niya sa iyong profession.

Unang-una, bakit kaila-ngan “insultuhin” si Boy Abunda at Dr. Calayan?

Hindi kaya sampal kay Vicki Belo ang sinabi niya, dahil kanino ba nanggaling bilang endorser ng clinic si Boy, ‘di ba sa kanya?

Ngayong nasa poder na niya si Dingdong Dantes ipinagmamalaki niya ang kaguwapuhan nito.

Para sa kaalaman ng lahat, napag-alaman namin na galing si Dingdong kay Calayan na siyang nagme-maintain kung ano man ang meron ang aktor ngayon.

Nagbabayad siya ng malaki para makuha ang serbisyo ng celebrities na unang na-ging kliyente ng Calayan tulad nina Ruffa Gut-tierez, Katrina Halili at marami pang iba.

Kumukuha rin ang Belo ng artistang endorsers na kung tutuusin ay wala nang gagawin pa dahil almost perfect na ang hitsura at kutis ni Lucy Torres na napakakinis at napakaganda ng mukha.

May nakikita ba kayo na puwede pang iretoke ni Belo? Wala na.

Aminin man nila at hindi, marami sa kanyang endorsers ang umaalis na sa kanya dahil hindi sila satisfied sa kanyang gawa.

Bakit hindi niya tanu-ngin si Ai Ai de las Alas kung bakit siya lumipat kay Calayan kahit walang offer na bayad sa kanya?

Diyan kayo magtaka.

Dahil kung mahusay ka hindi aalis sa iyo ang mga kliyenteng artista kahit binayaran mo ang mga ito.

Lumalabas tuloy na nagsa-sour grape si Vicky Belo dahil lumipat sa kanyang mortal na kakumpetensiya ang kanyang malalaking endorsers.

Isa pa mali ay ang timing ng kanyang paninira kina Boy Abunda at Dr. Manny Calayan dahil nataon na may demandang nakasampa sa kanya ang isang nurse na nakabase sa Estados Unidos nang masunog ang mukha na nag-undergo ng “Thermage” procedure” sa klinika ni Belo.

Nagsampa si Leila Palaganas ng negligence at reckless imprudence resulting to physical injury laban kina Vicky Belo at isang surgeon ng Belo Medical Group na si Jennifer Sison at humihingi ito ng P20 milyong danyos.

Nagkaroon din sila ng “kapalpakan” nang mamatay ang isang kliyente nila na nag- undergo ng liposuction dahil hindi nila inalam mabuti ang kalagayan ng babae na buntis pala.

Malaki ang ibinayad nila sa naiwan ng biktima.

Ngayon, may karapatan bang magmalaki si Dra. belo sa kabila ng sunud-sunod na kontrobersyang kanyang kinasasangkutan.

Alam din kaya ng Belo na gusto na ni Katrina Halili na bumalik kay Calayan?

Napag-alaman namin na pumunta si Katrina kamakailan sa klinika ni Doc Manny sa Timog ang at nagpahayag na nais nang bumalik pero pinag-iisipan pa raw ni Dr. Calayan kung tatanggapin itong muli dahil nga sa natatakot na silang baka dumating ang oras na may mag-offer uli ng pera ay muli siyang iwan nito.

Balik tayo kay Boy.

Kung tutuusin ay malaki ang naitulong nito sa pagpapasikat kay Belo kaya masamang-masama ang loob ng host sa dating kaibigan at ito ay nagsalita sa TV show nila ni Kris Aquino na SNN.

Ang balita pa namin, maging si Kris ay nagpupuyos sa galit at kung nagkabati na sila ni Belo,ngayon binabawi na nito dahil sa ginawang panlalait nito kay Boy, na alam naman nating mahal na mahal pa man din ni Tetay.

Siguradong marami pa ang ibabatong batikos ng mga malalapit kay Boy Abunda laban kay Vicky Belo.

Ang sa amin naman ay wala kaming kinakampihan. Ang hindi lang namin nagustuhan sa ginawa si Vicki ay ang laitin ang kanyang kapwa at naging kaibigan pa mandin para lamang maia-ngat ang kanyang sarili.

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Kim Chiu pinagagawan ng bahay ni Gerald

Dati kotse, ngayon bahay naman ang ipinagagawa ni Gerald Anderson para kay Kim Chiu.

Hindi pa nakikita ni Kim Chiu, pero malapit nang matapos ang bahay na ipinagagawa ni Gerald Anderson sa may Balara area na sabi nito ay para sa kanilang dalawa raw. Matatandaan na bago ang bahay ay binigyan ng aktor ng isang mamahaling kotse ang aktres pero hindi nito ginagamit at itinatago lamang sa kanilang garahe.

Ayaw sabihin ni Gerald kung magkano ang halaga ng bahay pero two storey ito na may roof deck. Ipakikita lang niya ito kay Kim kapag nasa finishing stage na. Proud siya dahil ang bahay ay bunga ng kanyang pagpapagod at pagpapa­kasipag sa kanyang trabaho.

Ang dalawa ay kasama sa seryeng Tayong Dalawa ng ABS CBN.

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You Changed My Life to surpass record?

Her first movie with John Lloyd Cruz, Star Cinema’s A Very Special Love, grossed more than P180 million nationwide, thus qualifying Sarah Geronimo as The Box-Office Queen of 2008, an honor that just might be conferred on her by the forthcoming Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards. Her nearest rival, Ai-Ai delas Alas, has been disqualified due to a technicality — you know, even if her starrer Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat topped the 2008 Metro Filmfest

and is projected to earn close to P200 million nationwide, only its 2008 gross is counted. Better luck next time, Ai-Ai.

Sarah’s new movie with John Lloyd, You Changed My Life (also from Star Cinema and again directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina), is predicted to surpass the record of the first. It’s opening today nationwide.

Here’s a brief Q&A with Sarah:

How has John Lloyd changed your life?

“I learned a lot from him. I won’t elaborate. Malalim ang taong ‘yan.

Because John Lloyd is quiet, people think he’s suplado. After A Very Special Love, ang daming blessings na dumating sa buhay ko. John Lloyd is my lucky charm.”

What else do you like about John Lloyd?

“He’s professional, hard-working.”

If John Lloyd didn’t have a girlfriend and he courted you, may pag-asa kaya siya?

“Ha? Hmmmm...Hindi ko po masasabi. John Lloyd is a good friend.”

You’re 20 but they say that you’re not ready to have a boyfriend yet. Ayaw ba ng parents mo?

“Ayaw nila and I myself is not ready yet for a commitment. I am not mature enough. My priority is my career.”

So what do you tell your suitors? Do you ask them to wait for two years, five years or 10 years?

“Actually, I’ve told that to one persistent suitor. Makulit siya, eh. Hehehe!”

Who was he?

“Secret!”

What qualities do you want in a guy?

“God-fearing, respectful, mabait at siempre guapo.”

Put together the qualities of three actors you (secretly) admire and who would he be?

“Ay, si Piolo Pascual na ‘yon! Parang nasa kanya na lahat ng qualities na ‘yon, eh!”

How does it feel to be one of the truly hot properties of ABS-CBN and Star Cinema?

“Wow, thankful! Sobrang blessed. Lucky lang talaga.” (Note: Even if they are not an item in real life, Sarah and John Lloyd have chemistry as screen sweethearts.)

Aside from John Lloyd, who do you want as leading man?

“Si Piolo Pascual!”

How has stardom changed your life?

“I have become stronger sa mga intriga. Before, I got affected even by the smallest (negative) write-up. Now I understand the ins and outs of showbiz. Mas matibay na ang sikmura ko and I’m starting to fully enjoy showbiz. And, of course, ang laki ng pinagbago ng buhay ng pamilya namin. I won’t elaborate na.”

Joy Ortega in Hollywood indie

Remember Joy Ortega who once played Kris Aquino in a play? Not many people know that she has been living in the US. The good news is that Joy is starring in an indie Hollywood film called The Deported, produced by Redford and Cindy Mejia, and starring Nick Turturo (NYPD Blues, Sopranos, Chuck and Larry, etc.), David Proval (Sopranos, The Siege, Shawshank Redemption, Heartbreak Kid, etc.), Paul Rodriguez (DC Cab, Made in America, Quicksilver, Cinderella Story, etc.) and Talia Shire (Rocky, etc.; sister of Francis Ford Coppola). Director is Lance Kawas (Street Boss, The Retreat, etc.).

Joy plays Ana, a Filipina who falls in love with Gianni (Turturo) who was deported to Mexico.

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Jake Cuenca's car stoned

Actor Jake Cuenca said that he is still clueless as to who was responsible for stoning and damaging his Ford Expedition early Monday morning.

An ABS-CBN News report said that Cuenca was in residence in Mandaluyong City when the incident occurred around 4 a.m..

Cuenca said he believes his car was just accidentally stoned since he doesn't know anyone who holds a grudge against him.

Aside from the damage from stoning, the Ford Expedition's windshield also has a hole apparently caused by a gunshot.

Cuenca refused to give other details, but gave his official statement with the authorities.

Star Magic, the firm that handles ABS-CBN talents, also confirmed the incident, adding that Cuenca was asleep when it happened.

As of posting, members of the entertainment media are still trying to get additional information from Cuenca.

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Jordan Herrera in the indie film Pakpak

Jordan Herrera goes bolder in the indie film Pakpak.

Former Powerboy Jordan Herrera (left) goes bolder in his new starrer, Pakpak, an indie film directed by Francis ‘Jun’ Posadas from a screenplay by Jerry Gracio.

The love story is set in the poetic Olongo Island in Cebu. Co-starring with Jordan is new comer Rain Escudero who is torn between him and Douglas Robinson.

Produced by Vic Alvarez of A-Vic Productions, Pakpak is opening in selected Metro Manila theaters and in Visayas and Mindanao tomorrow, Feb. 25.

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Valerie Concepcion for Erase

Valerie Concepcion recently signed an endorsement contract with UK Derm Pharma for its Erase Solution, Erase Placenta Exfoliating soap and Erase Herbal Placenta.

Erase Solution is the only product in the market that provides solution to stretch marks and ugly marks and Erase Placenta Exfoliating soap with active micropeeling effect and Erase Herbal Placenta are innovative skin care products.

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Club Mwah offers Vegas-style shows

Las Vegas, known as The Entertainment Capital of the World, draws travelers to experience the best of both worlds in this city that never sleeps. It is festooned with everything naughty and nice: Grand hotels, restaurants, shops, glitzy neon lights, casinos and night clubs, quick-hitch wedding chapels and fabulous shows. Depending on whatever takes your fancy, Las Vegas has everything. It has circus shows, huge concerts, dance extravaganzas from sunrise to sunset. Las Vegas is the biggest razzmatazz in the world.

Maybe one of the most watched shows in Las Vegas is the show girl extravaganza where beautiful women, clad in bejeweled headdresses and elaborate outfits, sing and dance in front of eager audiences. According to Destination360 on the Internet that lists Las Vegas shows, “the infamous Las Vegas Show Girls are the highlight of many musical shows and topless reviews. Their elaborate costumes, singing and aerobic ability combine to create a truly enjoyable Las Vegas entertainment experience.”

However, one does not need to go to Las Vegas to enjoy this pompous extravaganza. In the local club scene, there is always Club Mwah that produces high caliber shows at par with those in Las Vegas and even in New York and Paris. Its shows, mostly influenced by Las Vegas, Broadway and movie musicals, continue to receive accolades from critics making Club Mwah a by-word among tourists, balikbayan and urban culture-vultures who want to experience a different kind of world-class entertainment.

Club Mwah features spectacular shows ranging from the ‘30s Las Vegas classics, Dream Girls, Don Quixote, Little Mermaid to Broadway hits.

Its latest offering, Bedazzled 8, is another hit among audiences. Based on its rousing initial reviews, Bedazzled 8 has once again affirmed Club Mwah’s world-class artistry.

What makes Bedazzled 8 click?

All the numbers inspired by Broadway and movie hits are given a fresh take and reinvention by the widely-traveled choreographer/costume designer/director Cris Nicolas. A hit presentation is Madonna’s Shanti, Shanti which is given an Indian touch with Queen Sheba and her 16 arms riding on an elephant, complete with fabulous set, costumes, props and dance steps. Another number that should not be missed is the spoof of Miss Saigon that is retained from Bedazzled 6 as well as Cell Block Tango which has a revised blocking. All That Jazz by Bob Fosse is awesomely fantastic.

Bedazzled 8’s excerpt of the Broadway musical Don Quixote de la Mancha with Dulcinea singing The Impossible Dream with complete props receives thumbs up sign from audiences. Its C’est Si Bon number with a Cadillac on stage is classy. The Samba number tickles audiences’ ballroom dancing bones and makes them want to dance with the performers. The Dream Girls impersonators clad in stunning orange gowns are a sight to behold. The show ends with the songs We Are What We Are and Sing Sing Sing.

Club Mwah first opened its doors to the public four years and six months ago. When Club Mwah presented a Follies de Bergere-Ziegfeld Follies concept, it quickly caught the attention of foreign visitors and upscale Filipino party-goers. The Ziegfeld Follies were a series of elaborate theatrical productions inspired by the Folies Bergeres of Paris. Billed as Follies de Mwah, the costumes, sets and choreography are truly first class. The only thing different is a group of performers who are mostly gays and transsexuals and three or four real girls.

Club Mwah has been recognized for its high-level of artistry with awards such as The Most Entertaining Club in Asia and Global Excellence Award which were both given by The Asia Pacific Award Council. Club Mwah is the only accredited Tourism Entertainment Club in the country that offers good clean fun with opulent first-rate entertainment. It has also received three international awards and is dubbed “Asia Pacific’s Most Outstanding Entertainment Club.”

Club Mwah is located at 3/F The Venue, 652 Boni Ave., Mandaluyong City. It is open 7 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and shows start at 9 p.m. For reservations, call 535-7943 or 532-2826. For details, visit its website at www.clubmwah.com.

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John Lloyd Cruz: I will miss Sarah

ASKED if there’s a chance that he’ll fall for Sarah Geronimo off cam considering their irresistible chemistry on screen, John Lloyd Cruz says with a smile:

“I don’t know yet. In the first place, we don’t exactly know what’s in store for us in the coming days. All I can say is that I find Sarah someone who’s not hard to love. Any man would be proud to have her as a girlfriend,” says John Lloyd.

According to Lloydie, Sarah’s bubbly ways are infectious.

“Having her on the set makes everything seems so light and stress-free. You’ll always have a good laugh and you’ll leave the site with a very light feeling.”

John Lloyd admits he would surely miss Sarah after their new movie is shown.

“After You Changed My Life, we’ll go on separate ways professionally in the meantime but I’m sure it’s not our last screen partnership,” says John Lloyd.

MEANWHILE, Rayver Cruz who is said to be Sarah’s ardent suitor is part of the movie. There were reports that both of them felt awkward on the set.

“It’s not true. I find Rayver nice and kind. He’s okay. He’s very professional towards his craft,” says Sarah.

Regarding the issue between her and Ai Ai delas Alas over the box-office queen title, Sarah maintains that her respect for the popular comedienne remains intact.

“For me, Ms. Ai is the box-office queen. She knows that I love her. I’ve worked with her before and I’m hats off to all her accomplishments. But I’m also very grateful to SM Cinemas for giving me the title,” the bubbly singer-actress states.

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Pokwang inokray ng isang pari

NAKAKA-SAD naman ang isyu tungkol kay Pokwang.

Kesyo inokray siya ng isang pari sa isang re-collection pa naman kung saan present ang anak ni Pokie na si Rhia Mae. Ayon sa aming nabalitaan, binanggit daw sa sermon na kung kukuha ng isang modelo for a shampoo, huwag si Pokwang dahil magaganda raw ang mga modelo sa shampoo, something to that effect.

Siyempre, kahit sinong anak o tao na nakikinig ay masasaktan lalo pa’t kadugo mo ang ino-okray.

Nililinaw namin: We have nothing against sa kung anuman ang nais iparating ng pari sa recollection na ‘yon. Pero, sa-na lang ay hindi tayo nakakasakit ng damdamin ng kapwa. Pari pa naman na alagad ng Diyos ang nang-okray. Masyado, ‘di ba? Nakakalokang pari!

Sa totoo lang, we always need to reflect mu-na on things before sa-ying it para hindi tayo nakakasakit.

Ayaw nang magkomento ni Pokwang sa is-yung ito.

Sa tingin namin, mas gusto na lang ni Pokie na manahimik at ipasa-Di-yos ang mga nang-ook-ray sa kanya.

Mabait na tao si Pokwang at hindi siya ang ti-pong gumagawa ng isang bagay na makakasira sa ibang tao.

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Fans ni Sarah Geronimo insecure kay Toni Gonzaga

HINIRAM pala ng TV5 si Toni Gonzaga sa ABS-CBN para mag-host ng bagong game show na Who Wants To Be A Millionaire na ipapalit sana sa You and Me Against the World ni Gretchen Barretto. Pero hindi siya pinayagan dahil magsisimula na ulit ang Pinoy Big Brother.

Isa sa mga pangarap ni Toni ang mag-host ng isang game show na dominante ni Kris Aquino sa Dos. Nakatataba lang ng puso ni Toni dahil si Kris mismo ang nagsabi na siya lang ang puwedeng pu-malit bilang ‘reyna’ ng mga host sa Kapamilya network.

Ang next movie ni Toni sa Star Cinema ay with Luis Manzano. Pero, dahil kasama rin si Eugene Domingo na superbusy sa shows sa GMA-7 at TV5, hindi magkatugma-tugma ang sked nilang tatlo para mag-shoot. Nakatakda pang umalis si Luis after Holy Week to New York para kunan na ang movie with his mom, Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz.

May tsika ring pagsasamahin silang dalawa ni Sarah Geronimo sa isang movie. Pero ang nakakatawa, ngayon pa lang ay super-react na ang fans ni Sarah na animo ay insecure na masapawan ni To-ni ang kanilang idolo. Tsika pa na may offer ang Avon kay Toni. Kaya malamang na total goodbye na siya sa Careline at Ever Bilena pagkatapos ng kontrata niya rito sa August.

Ang malaking irony, si Sarah ang kinuha para replacement ni Toni sa Careline bilang endorser.

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Ai Ai de-las Alas dinakma ni Ai ang ‘nota’ ni Piolo Pascual

SHOCK at nanlupaypay si Piolo Pascual nang biglang dakmain ni Ai Ai de-las Alas ang kanyang harapan sa Pop Icons concert na ginanap last Saturday night. Nauna nang dinakma ni Ai ang ‘nota’ ni Erik Santos nang kunin ng huli ang comedy queen sa audience para kantahan sa stage.

Hindi nakontento si Ai sa nasalat kay Erik kaya lumapit ito kay Piolo. Super-tilian at tawanan ang audience nang biglang napaupo si Piolo pagkatapos siyang balahurain ni Ai.

“Ma’m Ai, pakasalan mo ako, ha!”ang nasabi na lang ni Piolo habang pababa ng stage si Ai Ai. Kailangan daw pana-gutan ni Ai Ai ang paghipo nito sa kanyang ‘nota’ sa harap ng napakara-ming tao. Nag-enjoy kami sa pa-nonood ng Pop Icons. Super-laugh kami nang gayahin ni Erik sa pagkanta ang apat niyang ka-samahang sina Piolo, Sam Milby, Mark Bautista at Christian Bautista. Puwede siyang mag-impersonate ng kapwa singer.

Ilan sa nakita naming celebrities na nanonood ay sina KC Concepcion, Karylle, GaryV, Yeng Constantino, Zanjoe Ma-rudo with Mariel Rodri-guez, Angelu de Leon, Vina Morales na ang laki na ng tiyan, LJ Moreno at si Ai Ai nga na nagnakaw ng eksena sa show.

Pinangatawanan ni Anne Curtis na hindi manood ng show. Wala rin sina Rachel Ann Go, Rufa Mae Quinto at Sarah Ge-ronimo na na-link in the past kina Christian, Erik at Mark respectively.

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Pop Icons on The Singing Bee

Today, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby and Christian Bautista will paint the town red with their brothers and sisters on ABS-CBN’s A.S.A.P. ‘09 on The Singing Bee.

Challenging Piolo, Sam and Christian are Coverboys Rafael Rossell, Will Devaughn and Victor Basa, Dance Kool teacher Georcelle, Gab Valenciano, and Mickey Perz, and A.S.A.P. newbies Karylle, Richard Poon, and Duncan Ramos.

Also joining them are Rachelle Ann Go, Erik Santos, and Yeng Constantino.

Blood will not be thicker than water in this episode of The Singing Bee with every group from the A.S.A.P. family expected to give it all for the P2-M jackpot.

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Ruffa, Ai Ai in future clashes?

THERE had been speculations as to how Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai Ai delas Alas would handle their morning show “Ruffa and Ai.”

First, their personal differences. We know Ai Ai as funny and comedic; while Ruffa, the prim sosyalera type.

We were able to grab one episode and we should say that it is still a work in progress. There have been interesting topics and we expect them to overdo themselves, but not to a point of being exaggerated. Often times the comedy queen can put one over the sosyalera co-host. But we all know that behind that prim and proper image, Ruffa can be feisty, too.

Do we see clashes in the future?

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ABS-CBN presents new shows for 2009

ABS-CBN presents new shows for 2009.


Bagong Kapamilya shows, masisilip na! Nagpa-Patrol Ginger Conejero. TV Patrol World, Biyernes, Pebrero 20, 2009

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Jommy Teotico wins Pinoy Fear Factor

After numerous grueling challenges, Jommy Teotico bested 11 other bets to win ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America” Friday, February 20.

The 24-year-old model won a cool P2 million, a house and lot and the title "El Ultimo Participante" after defeating Janna Dominguez in the show's "Car Roll Over" challenge.

In the final challenge, both contestants were required to drive a car over a ramp that would explode, flipping the car over at least once. The participante that brought his car farthest from the ramp wins the contest.

In the end, Teotico's driving expertise gave him the edge in the final challenge as his car flipped and settled more than 22 meters away from the ramp compared to Dominguez's record of 17 meters and 10 centimeters.

Teotico earned the moniker "Scorpion King" after eating 20 scorpions in one of the PFF challenges. He also earned the respect and admiration of other contestants after setting a Fear Factor world record in the Car Re-Entry stunt.
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Kris Aquino interviews Dra. Vicki Belo

NATULDUKAN na ang matagal na ‘tampuhan’ sa pagitan ng dating magkaibigan na sina Kris Aquino at Dra. Vicki Belo nang interbyuhin ni Kris si Dra. Belo para sa bagong primetime show niya sa ABS-CBN na SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.

Naganap ang paghaharap ng dalawa nu’ng Huwebes nang hapon sa bahay ni Dra. Belo sa Dasmariñas Village, Makati. Kinagabihan ay ipinalabas ang unang bahagi ng nasabing exclusive interview ni Kris sa SNN.

Nasa set kami ng SNN sa Studio 8 ng ABS-CBN kamakalawa nang gabi kaya natsika-tsika namin si Kris bago nagsimula ang show tungkol sa pagkakabati nila ni Vicki.
Noon lang ulit nagkaharap at nagkausap ang dalawa matapos ang kontrobersyal na isyu sa pagitan ng mister ni Kris na si James Yap at sa da­ting staff ng Belo Medical Group na si Hope Centeno nu’ng Pebrero 2007.
Ayon kay Kris, hindi siya nailang nang magkita sila ni Dra. Belo at naging masaya ang kanilang interbyuhan. Cute ang emote ni Kris na pinaghintay siya ni Vicki nang 30 minuto bago siya nito hinarap.
“Maaga kasi akong umalis ng house because akala ko, traffic sa C-5. Eh hindi pala, so mabilis kaming nakarating sa house niya.
“So, by 3:00 PM, nakapuwesto na ako. Bu­maba siya, 3:30 PM na. She made me wait for 30 minutes! Ha! Ha! Ha! But when your show is ra­ting, you make tiis!” natata­wang emote ni Kristeta.
Ibig sabihin ay okey na pala sila ni Dra. Belo bago pa naganap ang nasabing interview?
“It’s not like we’re having dinner or an­ything. Wala lang,” kaswal na sagot ni Kris.
Kuwento ni Kris, walang preno ang bibig ni Dra. Belo sa tsikahan nila at siya pa ang nagsa­sabi rito kung ano ang mga hindi na dapat sabihin.
Ginawang 3 parts ang airing ng interview dahil sa dami ng napag-usapan nila.
Nalokah rin si Kris sa ibang mga binanggit ni Vicki na feeling niya ay kadema-demanda, kaya sinabihan niya ang kanyang staff na i-bleep na lang ang mga ‘yon.
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Sa napanood naming first part ng Kris-Vicki interview ay halatang na-miss nila ang isa’t isa.
Sey ni Kris, marami silang common friends ang nagsasabi sa kanyang magbati na sila at huwag na siyang magalit kay Dra. Belo.
Ang lagi raw sagot ni Kris sa mga ito ay, “I ne­ver hated her!” Hindi raw talaga siya nagtanim ng galit kay Vicki, kaya siya na rin ang nag-reach out para magkaayos sila.
‘Kaaliw ‘yung pag-amin ni Dra. Belo na na-hurt siya nang lumipat sa ibang beauty clinic si Kris, ganundin si Boy Abunda na ngayon ay nasa Calayan na.
Very Kris ‘yung pag-o-on the spot niya kay doktora kung anu-anong parte ng mukha at katawan ni Vicki ang ipinagawa nito.
Walang keber itong sinagot ng beauty doctor at inaming nagpabawas siya ng boobs at inisa-isa ang napakaraming niretoke sa kanyang katawan at mukha.
Nang mapag-usapan ang tungkol sa mga lalaki sa buhay ni Dra. Belo ay wala ring edit-edit si Vicki. Gulat na gulat si Kris nang sabihin ni Vicki na 300 mgs. of Valium ang nilaklak ni Hayden Kho nang magtangka itong magpatiwakal after nilang mag-break.
Mas ikinalokah ni Kris nang sabihin ni Vicki na ang toxic dosage ng Valium ay 100 mgs., kaya masuwerte si Hayden na nabuhay pa ito.
Manghang-mangha rin si Kris na inabot nang 5 days bago nagising si Hayden sa ospital sa dami ng gamot na kailangang alisin sa katawan nito.
Hanggang sa Lunes pa tatakbo ang very juicy and revealing interview ni Kris kay Dra. Belo sa SNN.

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KC-Piolo tandem, forcing through?

WHILE the movie When I Met You is enormously gaining at the box-office (heard that it has reached the P80 million mark), the bad news is: this might really be the last movie for KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez. KC’s going back to Star Cinema, while Richard stays at GMA.

It is confirmed that Piolo Pascual is KC’s next leading man. In fact, we found it too forcing through when Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino’s new show, SNN, dug up the story of the old friendship between KC and Piolo. They also mentioned that John Lloyd Cruz is also considered for a future project with KC.

In any case, Richard and KC fans are chanting for another movie which at this point is impossible. Unless, of course, if Richard jumps to ABS-CBN. That’s another story.

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Anne Curtis updates

Para kay Anne Curtis, komunikasyon ang pinakamalaki nilang problema ni Sam Milby kaya tila nagkakaroon na naman sila ng gusot ngayon.

Recently kasi ay nagpunta si Anne sa Hong Kong to spend Valentine’s Day with friends.

Timing naman na habang wala siya ay pinag-uusapan dito sa Pilipinas ang balitang may iba na siyang boyfriend dahil nakita siyang nakikipaghalikan sa isang guy sa isang bar sa Makati before she left.

Nakunan ng reaksyon si Sam tungkol dito at ang sabi niya, “it’s none of my business.”

Nagbitiw din si Sam ng mga salitang “why will I wait for someone who has already moved on?”

Nang makausap namin si Anne sa kanyang birthday presscon last Thursday, itinanggi niyang may bago na siyang boyfriend at lalong hindi raw totoo na nakita siyang may kahalikan.

Ni hindi raw niya alam kung sino ’yung guy na natsitsismis sa kanya although aminado siya na nagpupunta siya sa nasabing bar.

“Usually, ang kasama ko, ’yung mga kasama ko sa Hong Kong. Du’n siguro nagti-trigger, pero hindi talaga totoo.

“Meron din naman akong pangalan na pinangalagaan, so, ba’t ko gagawin ’yon?” sabi ni Anne.

Natawa ang young actress nang tanungin namin kung ano ang masasabi niya sa naging reaksyon ni Sam na parang galit.

“Alam n’yo, ’yun nga siguro ang problem sa amin ni Sam, hindi talaga kami nag-uusap, so, ’pag may nag-i-interview sa kanya, ‘sinabi ni Anne, ganito ganyan.’
“So, siyempre, siya, sasagot ng akala niya, tapos ’pag may nag-interview sa akin, ‘sinabi ni Sam, ganyan.’ Siyempre ako naman, ‘sinabi niya ’yon?’

“So, I think talaga, ang dapat mangyari is for me to shut up about Sam, tapos si Sam din, tumahimik na lang also para hindi kami magkagulo. Kami na lang dalawa ang mag-usap. Kasi nagiging ‘sinabi niya, sinabi ko,’ ‘he said she said’,” pahayag ni Anne.

Sa ngayon daw kasi ay hindi pa sila nagkikita ni Sam mula nang umalis siya patungong Hong Kong.

Magkikita pa lang sila this Sunday sa ASAP ’09 kung saan ay bibigyan din ng birthday presentation ang young actress.

Basta ang pakiusap lang ni Anne kay Sam, sana ay iwasan na ang magbigay ng comment about her at siya rin naman ay ganun din.

By the way, Anne celebrated her 24th birthday last Feb. 17 at tahimik lang niya itong ipinagdiwang sa Tagaytay kasama ang mga kaibigan.

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Angel Locsin nag-donate ng P100,000 sa Mental Hospital

Kahapon, nagsimula na si Angel Locsin ng kanyang cooking lesson in connection sa bagong teleserye na gagawin niya sa ABS-CBN, ang remake ng Koreanovela na Only You, kung saan ay makakasama niya sina Sam at Diether Ocampo.

Angel will be playing a chef kaya it’s a must na magkaroon siya ng kaalaman sa pagluluto.

Malapit na silang magsimula ng taping and by second week of March, aalis siya with Sam and Diether patungong Korea dahil doon kukunan ang ibang mga eksena ng serye.

We learned na for this year ay dalawang teleserye ang nakatakdang gawin ni Angel. Mauuna nga itong Only You, na magsisilbing breaker since light, romantic at feel-good series ito na kakaibang-kakaiba sa Lobo at sa susunod pa niyang soap na gagawin.

The second soap will be very big at heavy na confidential pa ang ibang detalye.

By the way, last Sunday ay hindi natuloy ang launching ni Angel bilang bagong miyembro ng ASAP ’09 at instead, sa March 1 na ito matutuloy.

Magiging semi-regular (twice a month) lang siya sa ASAP ’09 dahil gustuhin man niyang maging regular ay hindi talaga kakayanin ng kanyang schedule since magsisimula na siya sa Only You.

Nakapag-taping na rin si Angel for Maalaala Mo Kaya, na i-ere naman sa Feb. 28 kung saan ay gagampanan niya ang role ng isang baliw.

Nagpunta pa si Angel sa Mental Hospital para obserbahan ang mga pasyente and even donated P100,000.

Mayroon ding tatlong bagong lalabas na TV commercial si Angel soon at abangan din ang kanyang bagong billboard ng Folded ’N Hung for this summer dahil super sexy ito.

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Sarah Geronimo, Bea Alonzo nag-iisnaban

DAHIL super successful ang tambalang John Lloyd Cruz at Sarah Ge-ronimo, heto’t may follow-up project sila, ang You Changed My Life na showing on Feb. 25 nationwide.

Ibig lang sabihin, ma-lakas talaga ang hatak ng dalawa sa fans at tila hindi na naghintay ang Star Cinema ng isang taon para gumawa ulit ng peli-kula ang dalawa.

Sa presscon ay sinabi ni John Lloyd na hindi man nila masapawan ang A Very Special Love, na naging mega-blockbus-ter talaga, ipinagdarasal daw nila na kahit mapantayan lamang nito ang success ng unang pro-yekto nila.

At bakit naman hindi? Quality film ang pinagbibidahan nina Lloydie at Sarah at naniniwala kaming nasa istorya din ‘yan.

Kumbaga, gaano man kalaki ang isang proyekto kung hindi maganda ang pagkaka-present ng plot, sayang din.

In fairness, may kilig element kasi ang takbo ng kuwento ng You Changed My Life, hindi mababagot ang mano-nood, ‘di ba?

Sa puntong ito, may ilang fans ang nagtatanong kung ano na ang mangyayari sa tandem nina John Lloyd at Bea Alonzo.

Naku, pati tuloy kami ay napaisip.

Oo nga, ‘noh? Nga-yong natuklasan na may mas bagay pala kay John Lloyd, at si Sarah nga ito, siguro ay makakahanap din ng ibang kapareha for Bea.

Actually, healthy rin nga ang ganoon para hindi rin sila ma-identify masyado sa isa’t isa. They can still work with other actors kumbaga.

May intriga pa nga kaming nabalitaan na diumano, mayroon daw ‘cold war’ sa pagitan nina Bea at Sarah, as in nag-iisnaban daw ang dalawa kapag nagkakasalubong sa ABS-CBN.

Bakit, may dahilan ba para ma-insecure si Bea?

In fairness kay Sarah, lagi naman nitong ina-acknowledge si Bea bilang ka-love team ni John Lloyd at naroon ang respeto ng singer-actress sa kahit na sinong co-actors niya. Ito ang gusto namin sa dalaga.

Blooming din si Sarah ngayon.

Iba na talaga kapag inspirado ka.

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Sarah Geronimo has an American suitor

MASAYANG-MASAYA si Sarah Geronimo nitong nakaraang Valentine’s Day kasi, may nagbigay sa kanya ng bouquet of flowers na mula pa sa America .

Kuwento ni Sarah sa press conference ng You Changed My Life, ang flowers ay mula pa sa isang admirer na taga-America. Ang natatandaan lang daw niyang pangalan nito ay Kit.

Ani Sarah: “Alam n’yo ‘di ko pa siya nakikita. Pero, malapit ko na siyang makita dahil may U.S. tour ako sa March 10. Two months akong mawawala sa bansa. ‘Di ko priority ngayon ang magka-boyfriend. Alam iyan ng parents ko. Ang sa akin ay trabaho lang muna. May tamang panahon para sa lovelife.”

Nang tanungin ng press people si Sarah kung ano talaga ang relasyon nila ngayon ni Mark Bautista na matagal na niyang kasama sa mga concert sa Pilipinas at sa abroad, nag-comment lang siyang sa mga lalaki, si Mark ang ka-close niya.

Iyon ay dahil madalas nga niyang nakakasama si Mark sa kanilang mga raket. Pero, barkadahan lang daw sila. Paano kung mauwi sa ligawan ang kanilang pagkakaibigan?

Ani Sarah: “Iginagalang po ako ni Mark. Alam niya po na hindi ako nagpapaligaw pa. Saka, wala naman po akong napi-feel na nagpaparamdam na siya sa akin. Basta, magkaibigan lang kami. Nagbibiruan kapag off- cam kami sa concert.”

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Pinay in Canadian Idol invades local recording scene

IN 2006, new recording artist Martha Joy joined the Canadian Idol and placed eighth in the competition. Pilita Corrales met her during a show in Canada and endorsed Martha Joy to Viva Records. Last Wednesday, her self-titled album was launched at Tangerine Mediterranean partly owned by Pilita in Greenhills where she wowed the audience with her exceptional singing voice. In her opening number, "Power of Love," she reached the high notes without effort. It was followed by an Abba number and three cuts from her album which contains original Tagalog songs.

Classically trained, Martha was born in Toronto, Canada to a Pinay mother and a Portuguese father.

She is an only child who mesmerized the audience at her first solo concert in November 2007 by rendering 22 powerhouse songs at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. She was only 11 when she wowed the 50 or so judges at the September 2003 Best New Talent Awards in L.A. at the Century Plaza Hotel. She won in two categories: Best Contemporary Pop singer and Best Child Broadway performer.

Her debut album was produced by Christian de Walden of Hollywood, the producer responsible for creating hits for Sarah Geronimo, Claire dela Fuente and Rachelle Ann Go. Her first single release is "Dumating Ka" which was composed by Jimmy Borja.

The all-new originals line-up is mostly about love, a feeling which according to Martha she has yet to experience. “The only kind of love I know is the love for my mother. She is a super mom, truly more than a mother but a friend. As for having a boyfriend, wala po talaga. And it doesn’t bother me at all. I am young and I am more focused to make it here in the Philippines. You know, when I first heard "Duma-ting Ka" being played on the radio, I almost screamed for joy. I was in the car on our way to the presscon venue and I was shocked. Parang hindi ako makapaniwalang boses ko ang aking naririnig.”

She did not find difficulty learning the Pilipino language. “Since I arrived here five months ago, I did nothing but watch Tagalog films. I can understand people when they speak in their dialect pero nahihiya akong magsalita. I love the Philippines and I don't mind staying here indefinitely. I like the people who are also as friendly as the Canadians and I adore the weather. It could be boring in Canada specially when it is snowing heavily. “

She has met the Heartthrobs headed by Piolo Pascual when they performed in Canada and found him very handsome and a real gentleman.

Will she try the movies, too? “If the opportunity arises, why not? Whatever Viva management decides, I will abide by it. For the time being, I want to excel in my singing and pray that my album will reach the platinum mark.”

Some choice cuts in the album include: "The Right Moment," "Only My Heart," "Broken," "Holding on to a Dream," "Do You Think of Me" and "Pagka't Mahal Kita."

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Kris Aquino problema kung paano babati

Sinabi ni Boy Abunda kung gaano siya ka-excited sa bago nilang programa ni Kris Aquino, ang Showbiz News Ngayon o SNN.

Kabilang ako sa early batch of reporters invited to its initial telecast na nagsimula nitong Lunes. ‘‘Ang kaibahan nito, kung nasanay ako sa bullet points na ini-expound ko, here on SNN, may binabasa kaming script,’’ sey ni Kuya Boy of their nightly program (9:45-10:45 na pre-programming ng Tayong Dalawa).

And watching its pilot episode, ang pagiging fast-paced nito is one of its strengths not to mention the tried-tested hosting genius of Kuya Boy and Kris.

Yun nga lang, may hinampo si Kris. Hindi raw kasi nito alam kung paano mapalulusot ang kanyang mga bati. I couldn’t help but recall Kris’s Startalk days (remember that she, Kuya Boy, and Lolit Solis started the then-Sunday show more than 13 years ago).

Panay kasi ang pang-ookray noon ni Kris kay ’Nay Lolit sa 60-second Alok-bati segment nito saying that, ‘‘It cheapens the show!’’

Now, Kris realizes that the long list of bati is already a show in itself.

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Journey concert in Manila March 14

Fresh from its much-hyped Super Bowl pre-game performance beamed to audiences worldwide, Journey will perform in a one-night gig at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 14, Saturday.

It’s the premium fashion label Mossimo which is infusing the local concert scene with this wattage enough to power the band-crazed metropolis.

Performing are Journey mainstays Neal Schon (guitars), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Ross Valory (bass) and Dean Castronovo (drums) — with, of course, our very own Arnel Pineda, the group’s new lead vocalist. It’s the Journey’s first performance in Manila with Arnel, after the group’s hit European and US tours.

Filling the shoes left vacant by Steve Perry, Arnel, who was discovered by Schon via the YouTube, never fails to insist that “there’s only one Steve Perry and breathing new life to Journey’s legendary sound means a lot of hard work on my part.”

Arnel is featured in Journey’s newest certified-platinum album Revelation (the group’s 11th album), in which Arnel’s vocal range is put to a test which he passes with flying colors in such tracks as Only The Young, Don’t Stop Believing, Open Arms and Separate Ways.

Journey’s Manila concert is a Mossimo Music and Music Management International presentation supported by SM Mall of Asia, SM Supermalls, Asia Brewery, Smart, Goldilocks and Methathione.

Tickets to the concert are available at popular prices at any Mossimo store in Metro Manila. Or call Ticketnet at 911-9999. Up for grabs are limited edition Mossimo-Journey Entourage Kits that include two gold tickets, a Mossimo cap and gift certificates as well as the much-coveted “meet-and-greet” pass.

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Willie Revillame still in the hospital

ILANG araw nang hindi nakakapag-report si Willie Revillame sa Wowowee. Si Randy Santiago muna ang nag-host sa nu-mero unong noontime show ng ABS-CBN.

Una naming narinig na may sakit daw si Papi then narinig namin habang nanood kami ng Showbiz News Ngayon na naka-confine ang TV host sa isang hospital para sa kanyang Angiogram (isang check-up o procedure para malaman kung itutuloy ang Angioplasty procedure sa isang pasyente).

Ilang buwan na rin ang nakararaan naiulat na nalaman ni Willie through his executive check-up na may sakit siya sa puso.

Sana nga ay hindi pa ganoon kagrabe at maagapan ng gamot ang kun-disyon ng puso ni Papi. Na hindi na niya kaila-ngan pang sumailalim sa isang Angioplasty procedure.

Alam ni Willie na mas mahalaga ang kalusugan kesa sa kahit anong ba-gay kaya mainam na rin ‘yong nasa pangangalaga siya ng mga doktor.

Araw-araw ay ibang klaseng kaligayahan ang ibinibigay ni Willie sa ating mga kababayan.

It’ s about time na sa-rili naman muna niya ang kanyang unahin bago ang kung ano pa man.

Ang latest report tungkol sa kalagayan ni Willie, hindi na niya kinakailangang sumailalim sa Angioplasty procedure dahil natuklasan ng kanyang doctors na patungo sa pag-imrpove na ang heart problem niya.

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Claudine Barretto stays in Star Magic

KINUMPIRMA ni Rikka Dylim ng Star Magic na hindi mawawala sa eksena at bakuran ng AB S-CBN si Claudine Barretto.

Mauuna nga raw nitong simulan ang isang pelikula sa Star Cinema bago harapin ang taping ng susunod niyang soap opera sa ABS-CBN.

Mukhang mas magiging active si Claudine sa limelight ngayong 2009, dahil Pebrero pa lang, highly visible na ang aktres, lalupa’t may bago itong endorsement, ang Knorr Real Sarap powdered seasoning.

Nagkaroon ito ng grand launch nu’ng Martes ng tanghali, kung saan ka-join ni Claudine na humarap sa entertainment at lifestyle writers ang mister na si Raymart Santiago at adopted daughter na si Sabina.

Si Christine Bersola-Babao ang nagsilbing emcee ng event na ginanap sa Cilantro Kitchen ng Food for Life building ng mismong Unilever compound sa United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila.

Ang catering service ng ninang at cooking mentor niyang si Glenda Barretto ang nag-serve ng sumptuous lunch, na kinabilangan ng tinawag nilang “Claudine’s Adodo Ilonggo.”

In fairness, ang Adobo Ilonggo ng aktres ang pinakapatok sa mga putaheng sinerve. Nag-demo pa si Claudine kung paano ito lutuin gamit ang Knorr Real Sarap sa harap ng curious mediamen.

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Utang ni Nyoy kay Nina umabot sa P1.4M

DAPAT magbigay ng panig si Nyoy Volante sa mga ibinulgar ng dating dyowa niyang si Nina sa SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon nu’ng Martes ng gabi.

Ang lakas ng impact ng interview ni Nina habang ikinukuwento ang detalye ng pangungutang ni Nyoy sa kanya before and during their relationship na diumano’y umabot sa P1.4M.

Kahit hindi pa naririnig ang side ni Nyoy, naawa agad kami kay Nina, lalo na nang maiyak siya sa tanong ng host na si Kris Aquino kung minahal ba siya ng male singer o ginamit lang.

Sa kuwento rin ni Nina, humantong pala sila ni Nyoy sa demandahan dahil sa utangan na ito.

Idinemanda ng mother niya ang mother ng male singer noong 2007 at hanggang ngayon, hindi pa ito nababayaran nang kumpleto.

Hahanga ka rin kay Nina kung paano niya ito na-handle quietly at hindi nalaman ng media until now.

Nilinaw niya na hindi siya lumabas para sirain si Nyoy kundi para malaman ang side niya sa mga akusasyong nangaliwa siya kaya sila naghiwalay ng singer at para na rin makipag-communicate sa kanila ang pamilya nito.

Sa ngayon kasi ay wala na raw silang naririnig mula sa mga ito.

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Boy Abunda mulling case vs John Lapus?

Sumabog ang sama ng loob ni Boy Abunda kay John Lapus at balak na niya itong idemanda! Nagpa-Patrol, Mario Dumaual. TV Patrol World, Martes, Pebrero 17, 2009


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John Lloyd, Liz Uy are still together

Actor John Lloyd Cruz has finally ended speculations that he and his non-celebrity girlfriend, stylist Liz Uy, had already parted ways.

In an interview during the press conference of his upcoming movie “You Changed My Life,” Cruz denied the rumors that he and Uy had ended their relationship after three years of being together.

Cruz said Uy still makes him happy every single day.

“I will describe her just the same. Every morning nagiging masaya ang feeling [ko],” he said.

Cruz admitted that he and Uy were not able to celebrate Valentine’s Day together because the latter was in Hong Kong with her friends while he had to go to work.

He, however, said that he is planning a post-Valentine’s date with Uy.

Late last year, reports about their alleged split up came out. The reports surfaced amid rumors romantically linking Cruz to Malaysian actress Carmen Soo, who starred in a Filipino television series "Kahit Isang Saglit."

Cruz and Soo were seen together in a restaurant but the two stars said the meeting was “coincidental” and that they were with their respective friends.

The speculations about the split-up, however, refused to die down. In a family gathering, Cruz was reportedly seen lonely. Reports said Cruz and Uy were having problems then.

In addition, reports said Cruz and Uy were trying to fix things between them.

Cruz admitted that one of the challenges in their relationship is time for each other given his busy schedules.

Currently, Cruz is busy promoting “You Changed My Life,” a sequel to box-office hit “A Very Special Love.” The film is produced by Star Cinema and will be shown on February 25.

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‘Lalaki’ ni Ruffa, wanted kay Yilmaz

NAPANOOD ko ang Ruffa and Ai pilot episode kahit nasa Amerika ako ngayon.
Habang ongoing ang show noong Monday, ka-text ko si Tito Alfie Lorenzo at ang tanong niya sa akin ay, “Paano mong alam ang nangyayari sa Ruffa and Ai eh nasa Amerika ka?”
It’s the magic of Internet, ang sagot ko.
May websites na pwede mong panoorin ang ilang TV show sa Pilipinas na sabay na sabay talaga, pati commercials ay kasama.
Ayon sa isang ABS-CBN executive na nakausap ko tungkol sa telecast na ito na live na napapanood sa ilang Internet websites, hindi ito legal.
Walang iyong authorization from them at ang ilan sa mga ito ay na- shut down na nila.
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Natawa ako sa reactions ng KChardees nang i-announce ni Ruffa sa ending ng The Buzz na, “Jun, isulat mo na ang totoo!”
Ang akala ng fans nina Richard Gutierrez at KC Concepcion ay ipinasusulat sa akin ni Ruffa na mag-on na ang da-lawang bida ng When I Met U.
Actually, ang ipinasusulat sa akin ni Ruffa ay ‘yung istorya kung paano niya nakilala ‘yung John Faizad na napagkamalang boyfriend niya.
Ganito ‘yon. Noong Pebrero 8, matapos mag-impake si Ruffa ng mga gamit niya at babalik na siya ng Pilipinas noong Pebrero 9, sinundo kami ng L.A. beauty guru na si Monet Lu.
Nagyaya itong lu­mabas at mag-coffee raw kami sa Santa Monica a­rea.
Pagdating namin sa Santa Monica area, nagbago ang plano at sa Sky Bar na lang daw sa may Sunset kami mag-drink-drink.
Pagdating namin sa Sky Bar, konting tsika-tsika hanggang lumapit kay Monet ang isang guy (si John nga) at tsinika-tsika ang beauty guru ng L.A.
Type yata ni Monet si John, kaya ipinakilala niya sa grupo ang lalaking ‘yon.
Nang ipakilala na ni Monet sa amin si John, kinunan ni Monet ng picture si Ruffa, John at ang isang babaeng kaibi­gan ni Ruffa (na hindi ko na matandaan ang pangalan).
Kasama rin namin sa grupo ang isang kaibigan ni Ruffa na taga-Malaysia at si Aura, na niece ni Monet.
Narinig ko na tinanong ni Ruffa si John ng, “What do you do?” na hindi masagot na mabuti ng lalaki at tsumika-tsika na ang TV host/actress sa kaibigan niyang babae.
Ang nakatsikahan na lang ni John ay sina Monet, Aura at ‘yung isa pang babaeng kasama namin na taga-Malaysia.
After a while, nagyaya na si Ruffa na umalis ng Sky Bar dahil maaga pa ang lakad namin kinaumagahan at pupunta pa kami sa passport agency dahil mag-i-inquire siya tungkol sa renewal ng passports ng mga anak niyang sina Lorin at Venice.
Ayaw ni Ruffa na maging killjoy kay Mo-net, kaya nang mag-offer ang L.A. beauty guru na ihahatid na kami, nag-dia­logue si Ruffa na huwag na lang at magta-taxi na kami.
“Alam ko namang type mo ‘yang guy na kausap mo kaya magta-taxi na kami ni Jun. Maiwan na kayo,” sey ni Ruffa kay Monet.
‘Yun lang ang eksena sa Sky Bar, kaya naloka si Ruffa nang lumabas na parang boyfriend niya si John at sinundan pa raw siya sa L.A.
“Ok lang naman na matsismis na may boyfriend ako kung totoo at kilala ko ‘yung guy, pero hindi.
“Ang main purpose ko sa pagpunta ko sa Amerika eh para ayusin ang papers ng mga anak ko,” sey ni Ruffa.
The latest I heard, ‘wanted’ kay Yilmaz ang source ng balitang boyfriend ni Ruffa ang John na ‘yon.
Nahihiya si Monet kay Ruffa na may ganoong lumabas na balita.
Tumawag si Mo­net kay Ruffa para mag-apologize.
Natakot yata si Mo-net na magalit si Ruffa at hindi na siya batiin sa The Buzz at Ruffa and Ai.
Galit ba si Ruffa dahil sa tsismis na ‘yon?
“Actually, hindi. Gusto ko lang ma-clear kung ano ‘yung totoo. Saka kawawa naman ‘yung tao na nagpakuha lang ng picture sa akin, tapos, baka hunting-in na siya ni Yilmaz dahil na­tsismis ako sa kanya,” sey ni Ruffa.

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John Lloyd Cruz vs Richard Gutierrez for Box-Office King title

Nagkaroon ng first grand presscon kahapon ang You Changed My Life, sequel ng A Very Special Love starring John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo, at feel na feel pa rin sa kapaligiran ang success ng AVSL, lalo pa nga’t tinapos ang event sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng recognition sa dalawang lead stars bilang Box-Office King and Queen of 2008 ng SM Cinema.

Bukod dito, sa darating na Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, sinasabing almost sure na ang pagkakapanalo ni Sarah bilang Box-Office Queen ng 2008.

Hindi kaila sa lahat na super box-office hit ang first team-up nina Lloydie at Sarah at breaking the record ang kinita nito sa takilya na almost P200M.

Sa presscon, inamin ni Lloydie na ayaw niya sanang magkaroon ng sequel dahil may fear siya na baka hindi na ito maging ganu’n kasing-successful.

“Ang sequel, kung hindi mo malalampasan ang naabot nu’ng una, eh, dapat mapantayan n’yo. ’Yung sa amin, hindi namin alam kung saan nanggaling ang suwerte, alam n’yo ’yun, ’yung blessing ng isang team-up na walang foundation kundi isang episode ng Maalaala Mo Kaya, isang formula na matagal nang gamit, tapos ganu’n kalaki ’yung success na dinanas ng pelikula.

“So, I’m just staying hopeful and positive about it na kung hindi man malampasan, sana, maabot din namin ang naabot ng A Very Special Love or kung hindi man, you know, at the end of all these, gusto ko lang maramdaman na kung hindi man naabot ’yung gusto naming gross, at least, maganda naman ’yung pelikulang mai-u-offer namin. Du’n, wala akong talo ru’n,” say ni Lloydie.

Kinukulit din sa presscon ang dalawang bida, gayundin ang director na si Cathy Garcia-Molina, kung pinayagan na ba si Sarah na makipag-kissing scene.

May kissing scene raw, pero panoorin na lang para hindi ma-preempt.

Showing na sa Feb. 25 ang You Changed My Life at kasama rin dito sina Rayver Cruz, Rowell Santiago, Dante Rivero, Irma Adlawan at Al Tantay.

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Samantala, hindi pa makapaniwala si Sarah na siya na talaga ang tatanggap ng Box-Office Queen trophy sa Guillermo Mendoza. Kami pa ang tinatanong niya kung sure na raw ba.

Say naman ni Lloydie, almost sure na si Sarah ang tatanggap nito dahil nga sa naging problema sa Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat ni Ai-Ai de las Alas na nahati ang kinita sa 2008 at 2009.

Dahil dito, hiningan namin ng reaksyon si Sarah kung ano ang masasabi niya sa protesta ni Ai-Ai.

“Ako po, nirerespeto ko po si Ms. Ai-Ai. Kung anuman ’yung sa kanya, ’yung ipinaglalaban niya, nireresepto ko po,” sabi ni Sarah.

Nalulungkot ba siya sa nangyayar?

“Hindi ko po ide-deny na nagkakaroon po ako ng lungkot na may ganu’ng issue. Pero I guess, ganu’n talaga. Kumbaga, si Ms. Ai-Ai naman, may ipinaglalaban siya. Basta, nirerespeto ko na lang po lahat.”

Kung sakali bang hindi sa kanya mapunta ang award at si Ai-Ai ang manalo, okay lang sa kanya?

“Para sa akin nga po, mas karapat-dapat po si Ms. Ai-Ai na tawaging Box-Office Queen. Siyempre, napakatagal na niya sa industriya at alam naman natin ang naging success ng Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat. “Hindi naman sa inaano ko ’yung naging success namin. Kumbaga, respeto lang po,” say pa ng Pop Princess.

Kung sakaling siya raw talaga, sobra ang pasasalamat at inihahandog daw niya ang award sa lahat ng sumuporta sa kanya, sa movie at sa team-up nila ni Lloydie.

Anyway, kung si Sarah ay halos sure nang mananalo ng Box-Office Queen, sa Box-Office King naman, ayon kay Lloydie, hindi niya alam, dahil aminado siyang may panlaban ding pelikula si Richard Gutierrez.

“Si Richard, I think, did two movies last year, so, hindi ko lang alam kung ano. Up to now, wala pang final. Let’s see,” he said.

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Janna ng Pinoy Fear Factor gumagamit ng silicon bra

PAGKATAPOS ng halos apat na buwan ng matinding lamig, makatindig-balahibong stunts, at maiinit na komprontasyon, nabuo na ang Fearless Four sa Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America, na siyang magtatapatan sa huling ronda de eliminacion na nagsimula nitong Lunes (Feb 16).

Isa lamang kina Manuel “Supermanuel” Chua, Jommy “Scorpion King” Teotico, Janna “Bonana” Dominguez, at Marion “Kryptonite” dela Cruz ang magwawagi ng P 2 milyon, bahay at lupa, at ang titulong El Ultimo Participante ng Pinoy Fear Factor.

Malalaman na sa Biyernes ng gabi, pagkatapos ng Tayong Dalawa sa ABS-CBN.

Sa presscon ng Fearless Four, nakausap namin si Janna tungkol sa kanyang lovelife.

Friends lang daw ang turing niya kina Marion at Manuel, ang crush niya talaga ay si Jose (kapwa niya participante) at ito ang maituturing niyang special someone.

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KAAKIT-AKIT ang alindog ni Janna nang humarap sa entertainment press.

Takaw-pansin ang namimintog niyang boobs.

Pero, depensa niya, malaki raw ang kanyang boobs dahil gumagamit siya ng “push-up bra.”

Hindi raw siya nagparetoke ng boobs.

“Malaki lang ito (boobs) dahil naka-silicone bra ako,” aniya.

Tsika pa niya, na parang nais umiwas sa topic na laki ng kanyang boob, kung papalarin daw siyang mananalo, pauuwian niya ang kanyang ama mula sa Japan bilang OFW.

Pag-aaralin din niya ang mga kapatid at ipagpa-patuloy niya ang kanyang studies.

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Shaina Magdayao to partner with JC de Vera?

Ano ba itong nabalitaan namin na lilipat daw si JC de Vera sa bakuran ng Dos?

Ito ang usap-usapan lately pero wala pa namang kumpirmasyon kung talagang tuloy na ba ito or what.

Ayon pa sa balita, may proyekto diumanong inu-offer for JC na gagawin nila ni Shaina Magdayao pero say naman ng binata, kung siya ang tatanungin mas gusto pa rin daw niyang manatili bilang isang Kapuso.

Aniya, sa GMA-7 daw siya nakilala at nabigyan ng malaking break kaya malaki ang utang na loob niya sa Siyete.

Kumbaga, ito na ang kanyang home studio.

Pero kung ano man daw ang maging pasya ng manager niyang si Annabelle Rama, ito ay kanyang rerespetuhin.

Sa March pa umano matatapos ang kontrata ni JC and by that time, saka pa malalaman kung magre-renew sila sa Si-yete o lilipat sa Dos.

Sa totoo lang, magaling talaga si JC, give it a year or two, puwede na siyang ilaban sa aktingan at ga-ling among our matinee idols today.

Saka, kahit saang network pa mapunta ang isang artista kung wala itong talent na ibubuga, wala ring saysay ang pag-lipat nito kung saan-saan.

Bongga nga si JC, he’s given the chance to shine sa mga seryeng pinagbidahan niya sa Siyete. Ito rin malamang ang dahilan kung bakit hindi niya rin maiwan nang tuluyan ang Kapuso network.

Ang mahalaga, may sense of gratitude si JC, ‘di ba?

Bihira na lang ang mga taong may ganitong ugali ngayon.

Well, kung saan mapadpad si JC, siguradong magsa-shine pa rin siya.

With his talent, good looks and with Tita Annabelle around siguradong ta-tagal pa si JC sa industri-yang ito, ‘di ba?

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Ruffa & Ai, nakakaaliw

Nakakaaliw ang unang presentation ng Ruffa & Ai, ang programang pumalit sa Boy & Kris, kahapon. Live ang unang episode. Halatang parehong excited sina Ruffa Gutierrez and AiAi delas Alas­ na obvious ding na­nganganay pa sa kanilang bagong programa.

Pero kung rapport ang pag-uusapan, papatok sila. Kombinasyon ng isang sosyal na Inglesera at isang sobrang magaling magpatawa na walang pakialam kung ano’ng ginagawa.

Kaya ayun, sa simula pa lang nila kahapon, natanggal ang left shoe ni AiAi habang sumasayaw kaya ang ginawa niya, tinanggal na rin niya yung isa pa.

Maya-maya, yung lapel mic naman niya ang natanggal na tinulungang ikabit ni Ruffa.

Unang nag-appear na guest, si KC Concepcion.

Sunod nilang guest ay si Sarah Geronimo.

Pero bago ang appearance ni Sarah, merong instant contest na mananalo ng Magic Sing.

With confidence, sabi ba naman ni Ruffa, “Ang makakakuha ng photo ni Sarah sa ilalim ng inuupuan n’yo ay mananalo ng Magic Song.”

Kaaliw! Kinorek siya ni AiAi na Magic Sing.

Next na guest si Gabby Concepcion (na nakasayaw ni AiAi) na expert pala sa pagpapaligo ng bata.

Noong umapir nga pala si Gabby, aba, biglang nagbababahing si AiAi on air! Hindi talaga napigilan ng Comedy Queen ang paghatsing ng ilang beses.

Ang duda namin nina Uncle Eugene Asis (People’s Journal), Dondon Sermino (Abante) and Jerry Olea (Abante Tonite), na-allergy siya sa aso dahil surprise ang naging appearance ng isandosenang aso ni Sarah.

Pero hindi eh, matagal nang nakalabas ang aso bago napahatsing si AiAi on air. Si Gabby na ang kausap nila.

Duda tuloy namin, baka naman sa pabango ni Gabby? May ganun kasi eh.

But anyway, mas jologs ang programa sa mga pinaggagawa nila kaya siguradong mas magiging epektib sa audience.

Sigurado rin na mababawasan ang kasosyalan ni Ruffa sa prog­rama, at si AiAi, sigura­dong patok sa audience ang mga patawa niya. Na­tural kung magpata­wa si AiAi at ngayon lang siya mapapanood sa gani­tong programa. At pare­ho nilang carry ang mga ganung eksena.

Si Mr. Boy Abunda nga pala ang nag-intro sa kanila na siyempre ay ilang taon ding napanood sa nasabing slot hanggang ma­ka­­­sama si Kris Aquino at ma­ging Boy & Kris. Nga­yon, lilipat sila sa primetime slot sa bagong programa na Show­biz News Ngayon, with Kris pa rin.

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Kian Kazemi na-hurt sa sinabi ni Cristine Reyes

Naapektuhan pala ang ex-PBB housemate na si Kian Kazemi sa hindi magandang reaksyon ni Cristine Reyes sa pagpapadala niya ng flowers at pizza pie sa young actress sa taping ng Banana Split.

Ayon sa friend ni Kian na nakausap namin, dinamdam daw ng ex-housemate ang mga sinabi ni Cristine sa kanyang ginawa lalo na ang insinuation na tila nanggagamit siya.

Nagpahayag kasi si Cristine na hindi niya gusto ang ginawa ni Kian na nadyaryo pa ang tungkol sa pagpapadala ng flowers. Ayaw daw niya sa lalaking madaldal at ibinabalita agad sa press ang mga ganu’ng bagay.

Say ng friend ni Kian na nakausap namin, hindi naman daw ipinagkalat ng ex- housemate ang tungkol sa pagpapadala niya ng flowers. Nagkataon lang na ipina-presscon ito ng Star Magic at hindi nakapagsinungaling nang tanungin ng press about it.

Maganda naman daw ang intensiyon ni Kian sa pagpapadala ng bulaklak at wala naman daw sa isip nito ang manggamit. Say pa ng tagapagtanggol ni Kian, sobrang effort daw ang ginawa ng young actor to the point na maagang gumising para bumili ng bulaklak.

Bago pa ito ay nagtanung-tanong na raw ang binata ng paboritong pagkain ng young actress at nang malamang mahilig ito sa pizza ay buy din siya kasabay ng flowers.

Naipagtanong na rin ni Kian ang birthday ni Cristine na Feb. 5 at bago nangyari ito ay may pinaplano rin sana siyang sorpresa sa young actress. Pero dahil sa naging reaksyon nga ni Cristine, hindi na niya itinuloy ang kanyang balak.

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Edu Manzano papalitan ni Luis sa PGKNB?

NAPADAAN kami sa ta-ping ni OMB Chairman Edu Manzano at kahit sabihing wala pa rin siyang pini-pirmahang kontrata, tuloy pa rin ang kanyang pagti-taping for Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba?.

Nag-expire na raw kasi ang kontrata niya nu’ng Dec. 31 at hindi pa masya-dong naasikaso ng manager niyang si June Torrejon ang bagay na ito because she was hospitalized for quite sometime. Ngayon pa lang daw nila pinag-uusapan ang tungkol sa mga bagay-bagay concerning this.

Ang nakatutuwa, hindi nagbabago ang atmosphere sa show. Naroon pa rin ang saya at warmth sa paligid. Lagi naman daw sinasabi ni Edu na hindi lang niya show ‘yon kundi show nating lahat.

Nilinaw din ni Chairman Edu ang chikang may posibilidad na ang anak niyang Luis ang pumalit sa kanya sakaling hindi na siya mag-host ng said game show.

Say ng paboritong host ng PGKNB, hindi im-posibleng mangyari ito dahil may kapasidad at ta-lento ang kanyang anak, pero malayo pa raw ang ga-nitong mga kaganapan.

Usap-usapan pa rin ang tungkol sa pagtakbo ni Chairman Edu as senator sa 2010.

Wala pa mang pormal na anunsyo ang TV host sa tungkol dito.

In fairness, kung paki-kisama at serbisyo sa kapwa ang pag-uusapan, wala kaming puna kay Edu. Kahit ang mga staff niya sa show ay nagsasabing iba raw talaga si Chairman, maalaga at hindi raw sila naiilang lu-mapit sa TV host.

Kaya naman nananati-ling mataas ang respeto ng marami kay Edu.

Hindi naman ipinagkaila ni Chairman na may mga nag-iimbita sa kanya to run for public office. Pero sinasabi niyang sa June pa malalaman kung ano ang kanyang desisyon.

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Ruffa Gutierrez: No conflict between Mikaela, Belo endorsements

Actress Ruffa Gutierrez has clarified that her endorsement for beauty clinic Philosophy by Mikaela Salon and Spa would not conflict with her contract with the dermatology and cosmetic surgery provider Belo Medical Group.

Gutierrez told ABS-CBN News that there is no reason for Dr. Vicki Belo to be angry over her latest endorsement.

“I would like to clear that my endorsement for Mikaela is a hair salon, so, salon services, meaning blow dry, manicure, pedicure, eyelash extension… wala namang hair salon sina Dr. Belo so wala naman conflict,” she said.

She added that she remains an endorser of the Belo clinic.

Her contract with Mikaela is the latest in her strings of endorsements. Other Mikaela celebrity endorsers are Pops Fernandez and Rufa Mae Quinto.

“For endorsements, I have to be careful. pagdating sa [skin whitening], Met [Thatione]; body and sliming, Dr. Vicki Belo; for my beautiful hair, lashes and nails meron akong Mikaela,” she said.

She added in jest: “It just so happened that a lot of people want to hire my service.”

Gutierrez is the host of the upcoming morning show on ABS-CBN, “Ruffa and Ai.” Its pilot episode will air on Monday.

Gutierrez’s show will directly compete with the morning program of close friend Carmina Villaroel in another network. The actress, however, was quick to say that Villaroel is happy for her.

“Carmina wished me luck. She congratulated me. Sa hirap ng buhay ngayon, let’s just be happy na may trabaho tayo,” Gutierrez said.

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