Olyn Membian enjoys her work as a public servant

Matagal tagal na rin ang huling show na nakasama si Olyn Membian at pagkatapos ng break up nila ng Pedro Penduko star na si Matt Evans, tuluyan nang nag-lie low sa showbiz ang dalaga. Sinasabing si Melissa Ricks ang dahilan ng kanilang paghihiwalay noon ng kasintahan ngunit ito'y pinabulaanan ng magkabilang partido. Katunayan, patuloy pa raw ang communications nila hanggang ngayon ng Kambal sa Uma star na si Melissa.

Sa opening ng isang salon sa lugar na kanyang nasasakupan bilang SK Chairman, nakausap ng ABS-CBN.com si Olyn at kitang kita ang ganda ng aura nito at halatang masaya na sa kung ano man ang kanyang pinagkakaabalahan sa ngayon. “Puro SK projects ang ginagawa namin ngayong summer, liga para sa mga kabataan tapos may notebook giving kami,” bungad niya sa amin.

Enjoy daw siya ngayon kahit wala siya sa limelight dahil sa serbisyong kanyang pinamamahalaan as SK Chairman sa Barangay Toro, Quezon City. “Oo, yes and siyempre kasi nag-aaral ako so yung Monday to Saturday ko puro aral tapos ang Sunday ko lang ang free time ko.” Patuloy pa niya, “Business Administration ang course ko at sa pauskan 3rd year na ako tapos one year na lang ga-graduate na ako talagang minamadali ko actually nag summer class din ako para mabilis akong maka-graduate.”

Sinasamantala daw muna niya ang pagpupursige sa pag-aaral habang wala pang offer sa kanya sa showbiz dahil nanghinayang daw siya na hindi niya matapos ang course na pangarap niya. “Oo yun talaga, kasi meron time dati na nasa isabela ako, talaga nagkaka-drop drop yung subject ko sabi ko ay di ko talaga kaya eh gusto ko ng grumaduate ng maaga mas mabilis parang kasi nung paglabas ko ng PBB nag-stop ako for one year sabi ko parang nanghihinayang ako dun sa year na di ko pinasukan.”

Sa usaping lovelife, happy and contented na daw si Olyn sa kanyang bagong pag-ibig, isang non-showbiz guy na malapit sa kanyang pamilya. “Family niya, family friend namin. Actually dati niloloko loko pa ng daddy niya yung dad ko o ano balae daw tawag ng daddy niya tapos yun nangyari nga.”

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SNN: Katrina Halili, Hayden Kho Scandal report

A clip from SNN on the ongoing showbiz buzz -- Katrina Halili and Hayden Kho Scandal.

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Sarah Geronimo: ’Di po ako ligawin

Will the movie which pairs Sarah Geronimo with Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga and Rayver Cruz push through?

We asked this question mismo kay Sarah when she met with members of the entertainment press, after her 13-city tour in the U.S. with Billy Crawford, Mark Bautista and Charlie Sheen.

“Hindi ko ho alam,” sagot ni Sarah. “’Di naman ho ako ang nagpaplano ng aking mga projects.”

And Sarah’s next project for this year, starting on June 12 to September 20, is the re-staging of her highly successful concert at the Araneta Coliseum last November 2008, Sarah Geronimo: The Next One.

This time naman, she will be performing in different parts of the country, like Lipa, Batangas (June 12); San Fernando, Pampanga (June 20); Dagupan City (June 26); Cagayan de Oro (July 3); Bacolod City (July 17); Cebu City (July 31); Tagum City (August 7); Iloilo City (August 21); Tacloban City (August 28); Naga City (September 11); and Davao City (September 20).

Currently, Sarah is promoting her The Next One concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which can now be bought on original quality DVD.

The DVD features some memorable moments ni Sarah, such as her playing the piano; her singing a duet with the Backstreet Boy member, Howie D., and many more.

Pabiro, tinanong naming si Sarah: “Nakaka-pagpahinga ka pa ba?”

“Opo naman,” tugon niya. “As you see, ’di naman araw-araw may concert ako.”

What does she do during her spare time?

“Nagbabasa. Kung hindi man, I play with my computer,” sagot niya.

E, nanliligaw, tumatanggap na ba siya?

“Naku,” mabilis na pag-amin ni Sarah. “’Di po ako ligawin.”

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Kim Chiu natatakot mapunta si Gerald kay Sarah

Aminado si Kim Chiu na kabado siya oras na matuloy ang tambalan nila Gerald Anderson at Sarah Geronimo. “Pero ganun talaga sa showbiz. Kailangan din naming maghiwalay,” sabi ni Kim sa presscon cum victory party ng Tayong Dalawa na consistent top rater ng ABS-CBN.

May pina-planong pelikula for Sarah and Gerald pero wala pang definite kung kelan. Pero nag-react agad ang die hard fans ng magka-loveteam.

Hanggang ngayong special friends pa rin sila ni Gerald. “Super special friends pa rin,” sabi ng young actress. Masaya na kami sa ganito. Pero kung makakapaghintay siya,” sabi ni Kim na hindi pa rin masyadong nadadagdagan ang timbang.

Lately raw ay bihira silang mag-usap ni Gerald dahil magka-iba ang unit ng shooting nila dahil nga kinasal na sila ni Jake (Cuenca) sa TD.

Eh kung si Jake na lang kaya? Tutal naman ay mag-asawa na sila sa TD? “Hindi naman niya ako gusto. May ibang gusto si Jake,” pambubuking nito.

Saka lagi raw siyang inaasar ng Jake sa taping. Minsan, tatabihan niya ako sa upuan tapos sisiksikin niya ako. Sasabihin niya sa akin, ay may nakaupo pala. Payatot daw ako,” pagkukuwento ni Kim.

Anyway, sa binago ng Tayong Dalawa ang primetime programming ng ABS-CBN. Exciting kasi ang kuwento. Maraming naaaliw sa iba-ibang twist.

Sa nationwide, hataw ang rating ng programa, in fairness.

Ang Tayong Dalawa ay tungkol sa dalawang taong (Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca) may iisang pangalan, iisang pangarap at iisang minamahal (Kim Chiu). Sa pagtahak ng kani-kanilang mga landas ay makakaharap nila ang magkakasalungat na aspeto ng buhay, pangarap, pera, kalayaan, pamilya, poot, pagpapatawad, mga sikreto, rebelasyon at pag-ibig.

Sa direksyon nina Ruel Bayani at Trina Dayrit, bahagi rin sa matagumpay na teleserye ang mga di-kalibreng artista – ang three-time Best Actress awardee Cherry Pie Picache (Marlene); 2001’s Famas Best Supporting Actress Alessandra de Rossi (Greta); 13th Pusan International Film Festival Best Actress and the Best Actress Awardee para sa 6th Golden Screen Awards, Mylene Dizon (Loreta); Two-time Best Actor, Jiro Manio (Stan); Best Performance by Male actor (Young Critics Circle 2006) at ang international awardee plus ang Best Supporting Actor ng 6th Golden Screen Awards, Coco Martin (Ramon); 1996 Gawad Urian Best Actress, Helen Gamboa (Elizabeth); Cinemalaya 2008 Best Actor at ang Best Actor din para sa 6th Golden Screen Awards, Baron Geisler (Leo); four-time Best Actress at Asia’s Best Supporting Actress para sa pelikulang Serbis, Gina Pareño (Lola Gets); Southeast Asian 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival Best Actress Anita Linda (Lola Lily); 17th Aliw Awards nominee, Best Stage Actor, Miguel Faustman (David Garcia Sr.); 2006 Gawad Urian nominee for Best Supporting Actress Agot Isidro (Ingrid); Best Actress award – 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival para sa kategoryang Digital Lokal, Jodi Sta. Maria (Angela) at two-time Best Supporting Actor, Spanky Manika (Stanley).

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Tayong Dalawa not to end soon

Bagaman at hindi pa agad matatapos ang Tayong Dalawa ng ABS-CBN, sinabi ng isa sa mga bossing ng network na si Deo Endrinal na hindi naman ito aabutin ng lima pang buwan o ng Pasko. Pero dahil sa malaking tagumpay nito, ngayon pa lamang ay ­na ang network sa lahat ng tagasubaybay nito.

Bukod sa isang banal na Misa na ginanap nung Biyernes ng hapon, nagsalo kinagabihan sa isang masaganang hapunan ang napaka-laking cast ng serye, ang mga nagtatrabaho sa produksyon at maging ang press. Present were Mr. Deo Endrinal, ang head ng Corporate Communications na si G. Bong Osorio at ang kanyang staff at ang mga artistang sina Kakai, Anita Linda, Helen Gamboa, Gina Pareño, Agot Isidro, Jake Cuenca, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Alessandra de Rossi, Coco Martin at ang dalawang direktor ng serye na sina Trina Dayrit at Ruel Bayani.

Festive ang mood, siguro nga dahil sa hindi nawawala sa kanyang napakataas na posisyon sa ratings ang Tayong Dalawa. Obviously, ang limang buwang pagtatrabaho ay naglapit sa mga cast kaya para na silang iisang pamilya kung kumilos.

Jake Cuenca whom I said was the least magaling nung nagsisimula pa lamang ang serye has evolved into a very sensitive actor. Minsan ay nag-breakdown ito matapos gampanan ang isang napaka-hirap na eksena. Si Kim Chiu, puwedeng talunin sa iyakan si Judy Ann Santos bagaman at inamin niyang maraming ulit ding ayaw tumulo ng luha sa kanyang mga mata lalo’t inaabot sila ng umaga sa taping.

Ngayon, sa aking palagay, si Gerald Anderson ang kailangang magsikap para hindi mapag-iwanan ng kanyang dalawang kasamahang bida.

Sumubok lamang si Agot Isidro na maging kontrabida. Ayaw niya nung una dahil hindi pa siya sigurado kung kakayanin niya. Nagbunga ng maganda ang ginawa niyang pagsubok. People took notice of her acting abilities. Pero kung bibigyan siyang muli ng isa pang kontrabida role after Ingrid, tatanggihan niya dahil ayaw niyang maging pare-pareho ang role na gagawin niya.

Si Helen Gamboa din, ayaw ng all out kontrabida role. Hindi bagay sa kanya. Happy na siya na katu-katulong ni Agot sa pagpapahirap sa buhay ng characters nina Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Pareño at Kim Chiu.

May conscious effort kaya sa parte ni Cherry Pie na pagbigyang umangat ang characters na ginampanan sa Iisa Pa Lamang ni Angelica Panganiban at dito sa Tayong Dalawa ni Agot Isidro? Kaya niyang palutangin ang character niyang si Marlyn kung gugustuhin niya pero katulad ni Gina Pareño, kuntento na siya sa mga highlights na ibinigay ng mga director nila.

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Maricar Reyes guwardiyado ng mga kapatid

HINDI sinipot ng model-turned-actress na si Maricar Reyes ang Senate hearing na dinaluhan ng kapwa sex video personalities na sina Dr. Hayden Kho at Katrina Halili nu’ng Huwebes, kaya lalong na-curious ang publiko kung ano talaga ang nararamdaman at pinagdaraanan ng showbiz newbie ngayon.

Marami ang naghihintay sa reaction ni Maricar, lalupa’t in two parts lumabas ang diumano’y sex video niya kay Hayden na ’di hamak na mas malinaw at maliwanag kesa kay Katrina.

Ang tanong, may balak ba siyang magsalita at lumantad, gayung ayon sa isang source, sangkaterba nang news crew ang nag-attempt na ma-interview siya to no avail?

Base sa kuwento ng well-placed showbiz insider, ilang TV crew na ang sumubok kunin ang side ni Maricar sa set ng ABS-CBN teleserye nitong Lovers in Paris.

Pero, bigo ang lahat. Ang sey ng source, mula nang pumutok ang iskandalo, araw-araw ay guwardiyado si Maricar ng mga kapatid na lalaki.

Ang mga ito, dagdag pa ng source, ang kasa-kasama ng dalaga saan man siya magpunta.

Sabagay, nasa kanya naman ang choice kung type niyang magsalita o hindi. As it is, siguradong gaya ni Katrina ay traumatic rin para kay Maricar ang lahat at mas makabubuting respetuhin na lang ng publiko ang kanyang pananahimik.


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Sarah Geronimo dahilan ng pagiging broken-hearted ni John Lloyd Cruz

TAHASANG sinabi ni Sarah Geronimo na wala siyang kinalaman sa napapabalitang hiwalayang John Lloyd Cruz-Liz Uy, na diumano ay naging dahilan ng pagiging broken-hearted ngayon ni Lloydie.

Ang dalawa lang daw ang puwedeng magpaliwanag tungkol dito.

At sakali mang hindi nagsasalita sina Lloydie at Liz tungkol dito ay res-petuhin na lang daw natin ang pananahimik ng mga ito.

Although isang kaibigan ang turing niya kay John Lloyd, wala raw si-yang puwedeng ibigay na advice dito.

Hindi pa raw siya nakakaranas na magkaroon ng relasyon kaya wala siya sa posisyon na magbigay ng payo.

Lately ay nali-link naman sa kanya si Mark Herras.

Kesyo madalas daw silang nagcha-chat online at halata namang may crush sa kanya ang aktor.

“Wala po kaming communication na kahit na ano ni Mark Herras. Hindi ko po siya nakaka-chat kahit kailanman. Ba-ka po si Mark Bautista ang sinasabi nila.

“Hindi naman nanli-ligaw sa akin si Mark Herras. Nakasama ko lang siya sa show namin sa CamSur at nagpapa-salamat ako at naging very successful ang show namin doon,”giit ni Sarah.

Wala pa rin daw deve-lopment sa kanilang da-lawa ni Rayver Cruz dahil nasa getting-to-know each other stage pa rin si-la.

Hindi pa rin naman daw kasi siya papayagang magkaroon ng boyfriend ng parents niya un-til she’s 25 years old.

Twenty-one years old na siya sa July kaya apat na taon pa siyang maghihintay.

Mukhang hindi rin yata tuloy ang pagsasama nila ni Toni Gonzaga sa pelikula kasi wala pa raw sinasabi sa kanila si Vic Del Rosario ng Viva Films tungkol dito.

At saka hindi raw feel ni Sarah ang gumawa ng pelikula sa ngayon dahil magiging busy siya sa Philippine Tour ng The Next One concert niya na magsisimula sa June 12 sa Dela Salle Sentrum, Lipa, Batangas at magtatapos sa Sept. 20 sa Holy Cross Gym, Davao.

Sayang, inaabangan pa naman ng fans ang pagsasama nilang dalawa ni Toni sa movie at sa pagtatambal din nila ni Rayver sa pelikulang ito. Sa pagkakataong ito, mukhang si Sarah ang nagko-call ng shots tung-kol sa project na ito.

After all, siya nga naman ang Box-office Queen ng bansa ngayon.

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Jake Cuenca says Kim Chiu is his favorite leading lady

With Gerald Anderson’s (JR) life on the line in Tayong Dalawa, the whole country awaits Kim Chiu’s (Audrey) decision whether or not she would agree to Jake Cuenca’s (Dave) proposition about saving her beloved in exchange of her hand in marriage. ABS-CBN.com had a chat with Jake last night and he excitedly gave a few hints on what people should watch out for in this top-rating teleserye especially when it comes to his role. “You will definitely see more of the bad side of Dave. Kasi ngayon parang he’s a selfish person. Kahit maganda ang intensyon niya laging may mali with his actions eh. Sa sobrang pagmamahal niya kay Audrey, nagiging desperado siya. Makikita niyo rin yung transformation niya kasi yung mga tine-tape namin na scenes, yung mga characters [namin nila Kim and Gerald] nag-eevolve na into more mature adults,” he began.

Is it possible for Kim’s character to fall in love again with Jake in the story? “I don’t know about Audrey pero Dave will do anything for that to happen kasi nga yung love niya para kay Audrey higit pa sa sarili niya or sa pamilya niya. Abangan na lang ng mga tao kung paano susuyuin ni Dave si Audrey at the same time yung mga conflicts niya with JR. Siyempre yung rift namin magkapatid will always be there. Kahit kami excited magbasa ng script kasi ang daming nangyayari.” But what Jake loves most about the whole thing is that he still gets to play the good guy in certain situations. “Yes, he's not a tailor-fit bida or kontrabida. He crosses the line between the two eh. That’s the challenge with Dave. Like right now, yung ineere nila, may reason kung bakit hinihingi ko yung buhay ni Audrey kapalit ng buhay ni JR. There's a good and bad side to it,” he explained.

No doubt about it, the team behind Tayong Dalawa will continue to make the plot juicier than ever as the show goes on. Is there more pressure for him and Gerald since the story mostly revolves around their relationship as estranged brothers? “There's always pressure from the beginning. I think the key to the success of the show is our teamwork. Tulad nga ng title ng show, when you say Tayong Dalawa it’s not just one eh. It really takes to tango, it takes two to make a scene so we really practice that. We’ve gotten this far nila Kim and Gerald because of teamwork. Kaya nga I am very thankful to the two of them dahil tinanggap nila ako. It’s not easy to get in between the country's most popular love team but they really helped me through it,” he stressed.

This led him to point out he is most comfortable to work with Kim compared with other female stars today. “Kapag ka-eksena ko si Kim I can't ask for more. To be very honest, my favorite leading lady has to be Kim kasi she's very supportive with the scenes and she's very nice to be around with even off cam.” But before the rumor mill misinterprets his statement yet again, Jake was quick to say the reason behind his closeness towards the young actress. “I really look at her as a sister to me in the same way I look at Gerald as a brother. I’m just very thankful to both of them that they let me in with what they have. Talagang nakatulong sa amin tatlo.” When told that they really bring out the best in each other, Jake agreed that they always help each other out. “Talagang we challenge each other. Kapag merong isa sa aming nadapa, merong dalawang tutulong kaagad. Yun ang maganda sa amin.”

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Robi Domingo sex video?

Talaga bang magiging bahagi na ng buhay natin yang mga sex video? Kasagsagan pa ng sex video scandal nina Dr. Hayden Kho at Katrina Halili pero heto ang balita na meron na rin daw sex video ang PBB Teen finalist na si Robi Domingo, isa sa mga star ng Boystown at miyembro ng Gigger Boys.

Siyempre nag-deny si Robi sa existence ng video na sinasabing hindi babae ang kasama niya kundi isang bading.

“Basta ako, wala akong natatandaang nakipag-relasyon ako sa isang bading kaya hindi puwedeng magkaroon ako ng sex video, puwera na lamang kung dinaya ito,” sabi niya.

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Willie Revillame has an edifice complex

Wowowee host Willie ‘Wil’ Revillame sees his long-time dream of having his own building coming true. Yes, he has an ‘edifice complex.’

Last May 13, Willie (above, with ABS-CBN Talent Center head Johnny ‘Mr. M’ Manahan) led the ground-breaking of the P600-M 10-storey Wil Theater Mall on the lot he bought located at the Eugenio Lopez Drive (across the ABS-CBN studio), Quezon City.

The mall, with two basements and a 200-car parking area, is designed by architect Jonathan Gan, with Jose Aliling as engineer for construction management. ‘Mr. M’ is the theater consultant.

Also present during the ground-breaking ceremony were ABS-CBN Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio, Wowowee director Edgar Mortiz, architect Gan, ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, Channel 2 head Cory Vidanes, Willie’s manager Arlene de Castro, Willie’s friend Rey Reyes and ABS-CBN Entertainment Production head Linggit Tan... and Willie’s co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion, Pokwang, Saicy Aguila and RR Enriquez.

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Sarah Geronimo suportado si Vicki Belo

Matapos ang matagumpay na The Next One U.S. Concert Tour, humarap si Sarah Geronimo kahapon sa isang press conference para sa local tour na magsisimula sa June 12 at matatapos sa September 20.

Lilibutin ni Sarah ang halos buong Pilipinas, kaya tila malabo talaga niyang maisingit ang paggawa ng pelikula. Naging issue kasi lately na tinanggihan daw nila ang movie sa Star Cinema kung saan ay makakasama ng pop star sina Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga at Rayver Cruz.

Nilinaw namin ito kay Sarah at kinumpirma niyang after You Changed My Life, hesitant siyang gumawa ulit ng pelikula this year.

“Hindi pa ho sigurado, pero as much as possible, ’yun po sana ang hiling ko na sana, huwag na muna. Kasi po, mahirap. Ang ganda po ng response ng tao du’n sa dalawang pelikula (A Very Special Love at You Changed My Life), so, ’pag nasundan ng hindi tayo gaanong sigurado, sayang naman, nandu’n na, eh.

“Siguro kailangan ng enough time, ng ample time para makapaghanap ng magandang materyal, magandang istorya. Hindi ’yung dahil kailangan nang masundan.

“So, ’yun, sinabi ko po kay Boss Vic (del Rosario of Viva Films na siyang tumatayong manager niya) mismo, nag-meeting po kami. Eh, ’yun, pag-iisipan nga raw po,” mahabang paliwanag ni Sarah.

Hindi naman daw sa tinanggihan niya ang Vhong-Toni, Sarah-Rayver movie. Aniya, wala pa namang sigurado at nagdadalawang-isip nga siyang gumawa ng pelikula.

Natanong din sa dalaga kung may kinalaman ba rito ang tungkol sa napapabalitang mababang talent fee at napangiti muna si Sarah bago sumagot.

“Honestly po, ang mommy ko lang at si Boss Vic ang makakasagot diyan. Ako po kasi, hindi po ako nakikialam sa financial matters. Sila lang po talaga ang nakakaalam niyan, hindi po ako. Ako, nagtatrabaho lang.”

Sa tanong kung sa tingin ba niya ay nababayaran siya nang tama, say ni Sarah, “Opo naman.”

Samantala, dahil Belo Medical Group endorser si Sarah, siyempre ay hindi rin nakaiwas ang Box-Office Queen nang tanungin tungkol sa kinasasangkutang sex video scandal nina Dr. Hayden Kho at Dra. Vicki Belo.

“Wala naman po sigurong kasalanan si Dra. Vicki riyan. Nagkataon lang na naging partner niya si Dr. Hayden. Makakabangon at makakabangon din po naman siya.

“Definitely, affected po ang ating industriya, pero katulad po ng sabi nila, magiging maayos din ang lahat. Ang mahalaga, we learn from our mistake, lahat naman tayo nagkakamali, pero dapat hindi na uulitin.”

Ipinahayag din niyang bilang Belo endorser, willing pa rin siyang suportahan si Dra. Vicki.

Naitanong din kay Sarah ang tungkol sa sex video ni Katrina at aniya, hindi pa niya napapanood at hindi na raw niya panonoorin bilang respeto na rin sa kasamahan sa industriya.

Pero aminado siyang naku-curious din siya sa nilalaman nito.

Anyway, sa June 12 ay sa De La Salle Sentrum sa Lipa, Batangas mauunang tumungo si Sarah para mag-show. Pagkatapos nito ay sa San Fernando, Pampanga naman on June 20, June 26 sa Dagupan City, July 3 sa Cagayan de Oro, July 17 sa Bacolod City, July 31 sa Cebu City, August 7 sa Tagum City, Aug. 21 sa Iloilo City, Aug. 28 sa Tacloban City, September 11 sa Naga City at sa September 20 sa Davao City.

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KC Concepcion worried about Richard

GUESS who got alarmed when she heard that Richard Gutierrez figured in a car accident? KC Concepcion, that's who. She was in Las Vegas when informed about it by her manager, Shirley Kuan. She got so worried especially when she learned that his P.A. Nomar Pardo perished in the accident. Nomar was with them in Club Paradise in Palawan where they shot part of “When I Met U” for more than a week. It was only after she finally got the chance to speak with Richard and he himself assured her that he's really okay that she felt more at peace. When she and her mom Sharon Cuneta did their concert in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel, she informed the fans of their love team who were there that Richard is recovering well in the hospital.

Last night, the Gutierrez family offered a thanksgiving mass at 6 p.m. at the Christ the King Church in Green Meadows, inviting all their friends and fans of Richard to attend the mass. His brother Raymond returned yesterday morning from his trip to Europe so he was able to attend the affair.

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John Lloyd Cruz intimidated by Governor Vilma Santos?

John Lloyd Cruz just got back from his recent trip to New York where he and the rest of the cast of Star Cinema’s In My Life (A Mother’s Story) shot most of the crucial scenes for this movie. Ito rin ang sinasabing anibersaryong handog ng Star Cinema kung kaya’t, malaking paghahanda ang ginagawa nila para sa pelikulang ito. Kasama sa pelikulang ito si Luis Manzano at siyempre si Governor Vilma Santos, it’s her comeback vehicle after five years of not making movies.

Dinalaw ng ABS-CBN.Com si Lloydie sa ASAP ’09 at kinamusta agad namin sa aktor ang tungkol sa shooting ng pelikula nila? “Ahhm, maganda ‘yung naging take-off namin sa New York, kasi, doon naman talaga nag-shoot ng karamihan ng eksena namin ni Luis, eh. Si Ate Vi, ewan ko kung alam niyo na, nakapag-shoot na rin siya rito, sa Batangas ba? Basta, sa isang probinsiya ‘yung setting. ‘Yung first half nu’ng film, mangyayari rito sa Pilipinas, Kami ni Luis, talagang sa Amerika kami kinunan.”

We also asked John Lloyd, who is also known as one of the country’s sensitive actors of, how is it to work first time with Vilma Santos, the legendary actress? Aminado si Lloydie, naroon ang hiya, ang ilang pero he has to get over it daw agad. “Gaya na lang din nu’ng first time kong maka-trabaho sina Sir Boyet (Boyet de Leon) at Aga Muhlach, ewan ko, pero ang surreal ng moment. Alam mo ‘yun, ‘pag ka-eksena mo sila. Eh, si Ate Vi, ang lakas ng screen presence.” Despite that unbelievable moment for John Lloyd to have finally worked with Ate Vi, the actor told ABS-CBN.com, he has to get over that feeling of being ilang and just get back to reality. He has to face the fact that he is now working with the one of the country’s most respected actresses. “Kailangan kong lagpasan ang pakiramdam na ‘yun dahil kung hindi, eh, hindi ko magagawa ng matino o maayos ang trabaho ko.”

Dahil kadarating pa lang ng buong cast at crew, eh, next week na raw uli sila magre-resume ng kanilang shooting for this movie. Hindi pa man ipinapalabas ang pelikulang ito, people seem to make a big fuss out of the kissing scene that Luis and John Lloyd shot in New York for this film. Unlike others who want to publicize such scenes, iniiiwasan naman ni John Lloyd na huwag munang pag-usapan ang tungkol sa bagay na ito. “Hindi naman sa naiirita o iniiwasan ko dahil hindi talaga natin maiiwasan din (na pag-usapan) ang tungkol dito. Kaya lang, nagkakaroon ng maling inclination ang mga tao tungkol sa eksenang ‘yun namin ni Luis. It was a very tender moment of me and Luis.”

Naikuwento rin ng aktor sa ABS-CBN.Com ang tungkol sa ilang preparations na kinailangan iyang gawin for his character. First time na gumanap na gay si Lloydie sa isang film pero buo ang tiwala niya sa kanyang direktor na si Olive Lamasan and he underwent a two-day work shop training under the supervision of Direk Laurice Guillen and Direk Olive na rin. Dagdag pa ni John Lloyd, they also did immersions in New York and basically characterization ang nangayari. Kailangan umano niyang makabuo ng isang character sa pagkatao ni Noel (his role in the movie).
“Basta, maganda ang naging take -off namin sa New York at talagang ‘yung sa amin kasi ni Luis, medyo mahirap ‘yun, eh. Ang daming mga nuances na kailangan i-establish. Hindi lang ‘yung kailangan i-establish, kailangan ‘yung from within talaga.”

Sa kanyang pagbabalik mula sa New York, nananatiling tahimik pa rin si Lloydie tungkol sa usapin sa pagitan nila ni Liz Uy. Hindi pa rin kinukumpirma ng aktor ang tungkol sa estado ng relasyon nila.

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More sex videos from Hayden Kho?

“This is not tsismis, this is from someone who is in authority. Mayroon daw lalabas na videos ng mga prominenteng tao na hindi man mga artista, mga prominenteng tao raw,” pag-a-anunsyo ni Kuya Boy.

Actually, may mga lumilitaw nang balita na tumutukoy kung sinu-sino ang mga ito, pero blind item nga lang.

May clue rin na ibinigay ang The Buzz at kabilang dito ang isang sexy comedienne at isang dating beauty queen.

Iisa ang hula ng mga taga-showbiz kung sino ang sexy comedienne dahil sariwa pa sa lahat ang pagkaka-link nito kay Dr. Hayden.

Pero dahil sa hindi pa naman lumalabas ang sex video (kung meron man), hindi pa rin siyempre natin alam kung may katotohanan ito.

Clueless kami kung sino ang beauty queen, pero may mga pangalan na ring lumilitaw at nakakaawa naman ang mga babaing ito na nadadawit na sa iskandalo gayung hindi pa naman napapatunayan kung may sex video nga sila.

Samantala, sa paglitaw ni Dr. Hayden ay nagkaroon ng panibagong mukha ang kontrobersiya dahil may binitiwang statement ang abogado niyang si Atty. Lorna Kapunan na alam daw ni Katrina Halili na kinukunan ang pagtatalik nila at nasa impluwensiya diumano ang dalawa ng droga na ang young actress pa mismo ang nagbigay.

Itinanggi naman ng lawyer ni Katrina ang sinabi ni Atty. Kapunan at sinabing may droga man o wala, maliwanag na may violation na nagawa si Dr. Hayden sa karapatan ng young actress.

Pero ayon nga kay Kris Aquino, walang outright na denial ang lawyer ni Katrina about the drug issue kaya it’s up to us to read between the lines.

Naku, lalo lang gumulo ang usapin at tiyak naming mas lalo pa itong lalaki hanggang sa matapos ang imbestigasyon lalo na kung totoong may maglalabasan na iba pang sex videos si Dr. Hayden.

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Vicki Belo, no comment on sex video scandal

Mas minabuti na lang ni Dra. Vicki Belo ang manahimik at huwag nang magsalita pa ukol sa isyung kinasasangkutan ni Hayden Kho.

Tsika nga ni Dra. Vicki sa matagumpay na launching ng Flawless “Less is More” sa Blue Leaf, na mas magandang less talk na lang siya, dahil baka kapag nagsa-lita pa siya ay mas lalong lumaki ang isyu sa hindi matapus-tapos na sex scandal nina Katrina Halili at Hayden.

Aminado naman si Dra. Vicki na ito na marahil ang painful trial sa kanyang buhay sa dinami-daming kontrobersiyang nadikit sa kanyang pa-ngalan.

Payo na lang nito sa lahat ng babae in general na kapag nalaman nila na may karelasyon na ang isang lalaki ay huwag nang sasama sa bahay nito.

“I`ve got nothing to hide, I`ve done nothing wrong,” ang makahulugang mga katagang binitiwan ni Dra. Vicki.

Mas gusto na lang daw nito pag-usapan ang bonggang-bonggang launching ng Flawless.

Dumating ang ilang endorser ng Flawless na sina Yasmien Kurdi, Butch Francisco, Lorna Tolentino at Alyssa A-lano, samantalang no show naman sina Katrina Halili, Richard Gutierrez, Judy Ann Santos at Mark Herras.

Nagsilbing host naman si Phoemela Barranda.

Dumalo rin at na-kisaya ang Starstruck 4 1st prince na si Prince Stefan, Thess Bomb, IC Mendoza at Dolly Ann Carvajal.

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Judy Ann Santos partners with Sun

A SIGNIFICANT feat or an inspired idea is always good news, and that is exactly what Sun Cellular offers its subscribers – a breath of fresh air as it unveils the newest star to join the Sun family - Judy Ann Santos.

Both versatile, practical, flexible and innovative, ‘Sun and Judy Ann’ make the perfect partnership.

Judy Ann shares with the public a glimpse of her private life as she shows the real woman behind the limelight – a loving daughter, an excited mom (to 5-year-old Johanna or “Yohan,” her adopted child), a passionate cook, a budding businesswoman. Under the many hats that she wears, Judy Ann is proud of her practical choices. She wants the best value in her choices, be it in personal or business decisions.

Her recent wedding to actor-host Ryan Agoncillo was proof of Judy Ann’s simple outlook in life, opting to keep the occasion just between family and close friends. As the newest face of Sun Cellular, Judy Ann endorses the Sun Double Unlimited offer that gives subscribers the flexibility of a cellular phone plus the practicality of a landline, all in one sleek unit, all in one single payment and the best part - both services are unlimited.

The Sun Double Unlimited promo is offered from May 10 – August 31 and is initially available in NCR. For more information about Sun Cellular, please visit The Sun Shop or call the Sun Cellular hotline 200 from Sun phone or 395-8000 from a landline, or log on to www.suncellular.com.ph. SunTel Wireless Landline is a service of Digital Telecommunications Phils., Inc.

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Star Awards for Movies 2009 - all set

THE Philippine Movie Press Club is all set for the 25th Star Awards for Movies 2009 on Thursday, May 28. This will be a joint venture between PMPC and FLT Films International, Inc. and will be held at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights , Quezon City.

Three top movie-TV personalities, Maricel Soriano, Cesar Montano, and Ai Ai delas Alas will host the affair.

KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual will serve as trivia hosts.

For the Best Movie Theme Song category portion, Toni Gonzaga with Jay-R Siaboc and Ronnie Liang will do a special song number.

This will be a night of special tributes and performances which include a love inspired medley from actor-performer, Christopher de Leon for Ms. Vilma Santos who will receive this year’s Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award.

There will also be a special tribute to superstar Nora Aunor, as her classic film, Himala (directed by Ishmael Bernal and written by Ricky Lee) will be bestowed a Special Recognition as Best Film of All Time (based on the CNN-Asia-Pacific Screen Awards' Online Poll 2008).

For the finale, Pop Princess and Box-Office Queen Sarah Geronimo will give a special tribute, by way of a special song number, to actors and actresses who have won in the past Star Awards for Movies.

Big stars are expected to grace Star Awards for Movies, which marks its silver anniversary this year.

The TV coverage of this event will be aired on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best on June 21 under the direction of GB Sampedro.

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Sarah Geronimo: The Next One Philippine Tour 2009

After a short break, Sarah Geronimo will hit the road again, this time for a seven-stop swing around the country.

Sarah’s The Next One Philippine Tour 2009 is her way of thanking fans for their support.

The tour begins on June 12 at the De La Salle Centrum in Lipa, Batangas. Then, it proceeds to the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga on June 20; CSI Stadia in Dagupan City, June 26; Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro City, July 3; St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City, July 17; Tagum City, July 24; Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, July 31; San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City, Aug. 21; Tacloban City Convention Center, Aug. 28; and Holy Cross Gym, Davao City, Sept. 20.

Sarah received good reviews on her US tour.

“Geronimo treated her fans to a dynamic performance, belting out ballads in English and Tagalog and electrifying the stage with upbeat dance numbers,” reported the Northwest Asian Weekly, an on-line magazine. “The 20-year-old also performed songs from her films A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life.”

Another on-line magazine said the meet-and-greet dinner before Sarah’s concert at the Filipino Community Center in Seattle, Washington was a packed affair.

Filipino Community Center board member Efren Pascua writes in his on-line article that Sarah’s accomplishments are something all Filipinos should be proud of.

“She is the embodiment of Filipina talent,” Pascua quoted a Pinoy fan.

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ABS-CBN lauded for corporate governance

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) recently honored ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. and Subsidiaries as one of the top-performing companies of 2008 based on the Fourth Corporate Governance (CG) Scorecard Project.

The annual event promotes transparency, accountability and the general practice of good corporate governance in all publicly-listed companies in the country.

With a grade of 93 percent, ABS-CBN proved once again that it is one of the country’s best-managed companies. It is also the only multimedia company in the Top 15 of the scorecard rankings.

A total of 138 corporations from different sectors were graded based on the rights of shareholders, equitable treatment of shareholders, role of stakeholders, disclosure and transparency and board responsibilities in the company.

ICD conducted the CG Scorecard with the help of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Ateneo School of Law.

ICD chairman Dr. Jesus Estanislao praised this year’s topnotchers for recognizing the importance of good governance in attracting investment and increasing their market value.

Estanislao said the importance of putting the interests of the shareholders in the heart of every decision made by the company’s board of directors, as done by the world’s globally-competitive corporations.

The ABS-CBN Corporate Board, tasked to make the biggest decisions for the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, is headed by ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio Lopez III. ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio sits as one of the 10 board members.

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Erich Gonzales hasn't been 'touched'

AT 19, sumusumpa si Erich Gonzales na wala pa siyang karanasansa pag-ibig lalo na sa sex.

Do know na ’di pa niya nararanasan ang magkaroon ng boyfriend bagama’t inaamin niyang maraming umaalialigid sa kanya. Karamihan, fellow young actors niya.

But Erich wouldn’t want to name names. “Baka, itanggi nila, ’di kawawa naman ako,” inosenteng katuwiran niya.

This is why, aniya, when in one of her scenes in her maituturing na first title role sa tv series Katorse on ABS CBN, she had to submit to a kissing scene with Ejay Falcon, she had to ask their director, Malu Sevilla, how she expects her to do it.

E, nagkataon din daw na iyon din ang first kissing scene ni Ejay on the small screen. Hayan tuloy, for that particular eksena, kinailangan nilang i-workshop ni Gina Alajar.

So, how did it finally come out? The kissing scene, tanong namin kay Erich.

“Well, para sa akin, super,” sagot niya, giggling. “Sana, ganundin ang maging reaction ng manonood.

“Sobra parehong nerbiyos namin habang kinukunan ang eksena.”

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A TV remake of a movie, produced by Regal Films and which served as Dina Bonnevie’s launching vehicle, aware si Erich na somehow ikukumpara ang kanyang acting kay Dina, who is now considered one of our truly best actresses.

Napanood ba niya ang original version ng Katorse?

“Opo,” sagot ni Erich. “Pati na rin ni Ejay at ni Xian (Lim, who is introduced in the series).

“Pero, sabi naman sa amin ni Direk Malu, we should not copy the acting nina Ms. D, pati na rin ng kanyang dalawang kapareha sa movie.

“Puwede daw naming i-interpret ang aming roles the way we want it.

“Which is what we did.”

Dina’s leading men in the original Katorse were Gabby Concepcion and the late Alfie Anido.

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Sex scandal sa pedicab

Too many sex scandals recently, and here's another story from ordinary people.

KASALUKUYANG binubugbog ng maiinit na halik, haplos at indayog ni Joel Lourdes Atano, 24, ang kanyang nobya sa loob ng pedicab nang mahuli sila sa kanilang malaswang posisyon ng asawa ng babae kahapon sa Ermita, Manila.

Basag ang bungo ni Atano matapos siyang hatawin ng bakal sa ulo ni alias Steve, tinatayang 20 hanggang 25 anyos, sidecar boy, habang nakaparada ang pedicab-cum-motel sa Muelle del Rio, Ermita.

Si Atano, pedicab driver, may asawa, nakatira sa squatters’ area ng Muelle del Rio riverbank, ay namatay habang ginagamot sa Philippine General Hospital.

Ayon sa ulat ni Detective Edgardo Ko, ng Manila Police District (MPD) Homicide Section, bago ang pamamalo sa ulo ng biktima, nahuli umano ni Steve ang kanyang asawa na nakilala lamang sa alias na Jennifer na nakikipagtalik kay Atano.

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Charice in Italy -- videos

Charice performs "I Believe I Can Fly" with a little girl named Viola, "My Heart Will Go On", and "I Will Survive". These videos were from Charice's latest performance in Italy.

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My Heart Will Go On By Charice

I Will Survive By Charice

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Rico Blanco scores another hit

Rico Blanco has just released the third hit single off his critically-acclaimed solo debut disc Your Universe under Warner Music Phils.

The infectious, modern pop/rock track Antukin literally has “class” written all over it, yet highlights Blanco’s traditionally uncanny knack to tug at the heartstrings of Pinoys and their sentiments.

Antukin is enjoying the top spot on nationwide radio and on MYX.

The video for Rico’s third single directed by Treb Monteras also enjoys heavy airplay on music channels and receives massive views on-line. Conceptualized yet showing a looser side of Blanco, the video can be viewed through www.ricoblanco.com.ph and on youtube.com.

Warner Music Philippines is now preparing the Southeast Asian release of Your Universe, which features new songs.

Your Universe is available in record stores nationwide.

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Kris Lawrence: Is Kris riding on Katrina-Hayden issue?

The answer to today’s interrogative headline is: No, Kris Lawrence is not riding on the controversy involving his ex-girlfriend Katrina Halili and Dr. Hayden Kho.

It’s pure coincidence that Kris is promoting Careless Whisper, a spin-off from his latest album Moments of Love (released by MCA Music and ALV Music), now that the Hayden-Katrina video is the talk of the town. You see, one video shows Hayden and Katrina rehearsing a sexy dance number to the tune of, that’s it, Careless Whisper — you know, I’ll never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm.

Katrina decided to end her brief romance with Kris as part of her “moving on” after she recovered from the initial impact of the issue that broke out late last year when Hayden denied the existence of the sex videos now circulating, yes, worldwide.

Kris’s album contains 11 tracks, mostly covers.

According to MCA Music sources, the promo for Careless Whisper was planned long before the current video scandal exploded.

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Ejay Falcon to play Gabby role sa Katorse re-make

MAGANDA ang ibinunga sa Pinoy Big Brother 2008 winner na si Ejay Falcon ang pagiging endorser ng Olive C soap ng Psamstre ni Mr. Jaime Acosta.

Kasi, lalong naging sikat ang bagets sa mga fans.

Madalas kasing magpromote si EJ sa mga mall sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas.

Kasi naman, dala si EJ siyempre ni Mr. Acosta para i-promote ang Olive C.

Tuloy naging hit si EJ at lalong nakilala sa May Bukas Pa soap ng ABS-CBN nang lumabas bilang anak ni Rosanna Roces.

Sa ngayon, excited na si EJ sa bago niyang soap na Katorse, ang remake ng movie ng Regal noon 80s.

Gagampanan ni EJ ang role noon ni Gabby Concepcion.

Samantala, malapit na ring makita ang bagong billboard ni EJ sa itaas ng Ara-neta Square sa EDSA Mo-numento sa Caloocan as endorser ng Olive C.

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Nakakasawa na si Kris Aquino?

WHAT can Kris Aquino do to reinvent herself?

Because she has been given nothing but game and talk shows, her mother network, ABS-CBN is making her acting career stagnant.

Plus there is an issue that her supposed movie with Willie Revillame has temporarily been put on hold because the Erap-Ai Ai movie would be prioritized by Star Cinema.

Many are complaining that almost all she does are game shows. “Nakakasawa, paulit-ulit at pareho-pareho ang format,” says my informant Lerma Loreche.“Dun sa SNN naman, hosting din ang kanyang ginagawa.”

Some of her fans are not that excited anymore to see her on television doing the same routine.

Kris has proven many times that she has exceptional talent not only in hosting but also in acting. But with the recent events, seems like the route her acting career is taking is blurred.

Any new acting vehicle for Kris?

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Philip Nadela, Amy Nobleza: Korea's Star King TV

This is it. Philip Nadela and Amy Nobleza are "Charice in the making"! We have two Pinoy kid singers who guested in Korea's Star King TV, where Charice started it all. I hope this will be the first step for Philip Nadela and Amy Nobleza's international stardom. Make the videos viral guys! Spread. Spread. Link. Link.

Watch the videos below:

Philip Nadela sang 'Beat It' and 'Ben' by Michael Jackson and 'Diana' by Paul Anka.

Amy Nobleza "And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going"

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Charice -- Note to God -- Oprah

I am so proud of being a Filipino. Thanks Charice! Watch Charice performing "Note to God" on Oprah show.

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Jericho Rosales at John Estrada -- All is well

All is well now between Jericho Rosales at John Estrada, who almost exchange blows sa isang event na ginanap sa noo’y bago pa lamang kabubukas na Mall of Asia.

Ito’y tiniyak ng dalawa sa pictorial ng bagong series na pagsasamahan nila on ABS-CBN, ang Dahil May Isang Ikaw along with Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion and Kristine Hermosa.

The two, if you recall, had a falling out when Heart Evangelista allegedly told Jericho that John was trying to make a pass at her, when one time they accidentally bumped into each other sa isang bar.

What a supposedly well-bred lady like Heart was doing in a bar minus her boyfriend na si Jericho nga noon was not explained.

In any case, ang sumbong na iyon ni Heart, Jericho, who was at that time in love na in love kay Heart (’di kaya hanggang ngayon?), obviously took to heart.

Well, according to witnesses, kung hindi sa maagap na pag-referee ni Gary Valenciano, who happened to be around (Jericho’s being managed by Gary’s wife Angeli), baka naunahan pa nina Jericho at John ang hanggang ngayo’y pinag-uusapang bout nina Manny Pacquiao at Ricky Hatton.

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Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009

The Univision Television Network announced today the 12 finalists who will compete in "Nuestra Belleza Latina" (Our Latin Beauty), the extraordinary program that combines the glamour of a beauty competition with the excitement of reality television. Hosted by popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, "Nuestra Belleza Latina" airs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (9:00 - 10:00 p.m. Central) on Univision.

Representing the most captivating Hispanic women from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the 12 finalists are: from Chicago - Angie Chavez; from Houston - Elizabeth Lopez, Joanna Parra; from Los Angeles - Alejandra Espinoza, Marlene Alvarez, Mayra Munoz; from Miami - Martha Lopez, Giselle Saouda; from New York - Raengel Solis, Lorraine Lara; from Puerto Rico - Yara Lasanta, Madelis Soto.

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A great role for Jericho Rosales

It’s nice to know that a lot of people like Jericho Rosales still believe poverty is never an obstacle in maximizing one’s potential. Rather, it is a challenge that can be overcome with hard work, determination and faith in God.

2009 marks Jericho’s 12th year in show business.

Beyond their ability to entertain, artists can use their fame and influence to affect and inspire positive change. His career spans over a decade, encompassing the lowest of the lows and the highest of the highs. He was a fish vendor, busboy, dishwasher and pizza joint crew before showbiz beckoned.

“There is hope. There will always be hope. Hope is actually in the air we breathe every day. We just need to see and accept it to make our dreams come true,” says Jericho.

Born Jericho Vibar Rosales on Sept. 22, 1979 in Quezon City, Echo went to New Era High School and was discovered on Eat, Bulaga!’s Mr. Pogi competition. He gradually rose to mainstream popularity as homegrown talent of ABS-CBN. Jericho rapidly established a respectable reputation with a string of blockbuster movies and top-rating soap operas. Jericho also honed his hosting skills on TV via A.S.A.P.

Recently, Jericho reunited with music, one of his first loves, by developing his prowess as a singer, musician and songwriter.

Today, Jericho remains on the top of his game with Manila Genesis Entertainment and Management, Inc. as his new management company. He has an exciting line-up of projects which includes an upcoming soap on ABS-CBN, a full-length film with Star Cinema, and his debut, full-length solo album under Star Records.

His achievements and increasing body of work, however, are not by-products of some serendipitous event in his life.

Everything Jericho has is a result of many years of hard-work, determination, and faith in God.

Like a lot of young people of his generation, he believes in his dreams. As a fish vendor in Marikina’s Concepcion Market, Jericho realized he is good in selling stuff.

“I did very well when I sold fish. I realized that I have the skill and the ability to sell things. In my struggles to be an artist, it has always been an aspiration of mine to sell the idea of how hard work, determination, faith in oneself, and most especially faith in God can change one’s life,” explains Jericho.

Poverty may be a powerful opponent that could hinder Jericho from reaching his dreams but he proved otherwise.

“Success is very subjective. Success for one person could mean the opposite to another. For me success is always the result of hard work. If I could inspire just one person to dream and do the right thing, then I will consider myself successful. Aside from using my craft to inspire other people, my dream is to provide a good life for my family. I am at my happiest every time I see my family happy,” says Jericho.

At the center of everything is Jericho’s faith in God. Although he admits that the road to success is filled with extreme hardship, Jericho believes his constant efforts to strengthen his faith made him surpass challenges.

Today, as he celebrates his 12th anniversary in showbiz, Jericho’s prayer is to continuously be an inspiration to others.

“I am content and thankful with what I have right now. In the future I would like to explore other things such as directing, producing films, and writing more songs. But in totality, I just want everything to be consistent with my goals and dreams,” he says.

How can a simple fish vendor reach the peak of success and maintain a humble outlook? The answer is simple: One must always believe in dreams and hope that every ingredient that leads towards success is achieved through God’s help.

Jericho is a beacon of hope who reminds us that poverty can be overcome by hard work.

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Wacky antics and challenges on Sharon

After the successful Make Me Laugh episode with Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether Ocampo, Sharon Cuneta challenges three other Kapamilya stars to withstand the wacky antics of new daring comedians on tonight’s episode of Sharon.

Reality stars Janna Domingo (Pinoy Fear Factor), Jon Avila (Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2) and Jayson Gainza (Pinoy Big Brother Season 1) are the celebrities that upcoming comedians are tasked to tickle with their best comedic acts. Comedians taking up the challenge this time are the Foxy Ladies, Iya and Tekla, the Quizon Brothers and Tim Tayag.

See who among the comedians or the judges will feel the gross consequences on the show after Rated K on ABS-CBN.

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David Cook at David Archuleta shocked sa dami ng fans sa ’Pinas

Humarap na sa local press last Thursday sina David Cook at David Archuleta ng American Idol Season 7 na naririto ngayon para sa concert na gaganapin mamayang gabi sa SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Kahit strictly invitational ang imbitasyon ng Fearless Productions sa naturang presscon held at the Isla Ballroom ng Edsa Shangri-La Plaza Hotel, marami pa ring nakapasok na fans na hindi pinalampas ang pagkakataong makita ang dalawang David at makapagpapirma’t magpakuha ng picture.

Namataan namin ang isa sa producers na si Jomari Yllana na, in fairness, hindi patatalbog sa dalawang David pagdating sa kaguwapuhan.

Anyway, dahil sa hindi magandang audio system ng venue, nahirapan ang press people na intindihin ang sinasabi ng dalawang David, na very accommodating pa naman sa mga katanungan.

Narito, more or less, ang ilang questions and answers sa presscon:

Question: What convinced you to perform here?

Cook: Practically they asked. I mean, I just wanna play anywhere and everywhere, so, when the question was brought up, it was an easy yes.

Q: Were you surprised with your popularity in the Philippines?

Archuleta: I knew there were fans here I just didn’t realize how many fans…

C: I remember I got restless at the hotel, because it’s been like get up to dress, go back to bed, eat stuff, like that.

“Yesterday I got to do something, went to the mall across the street and you know, two stores in, there’s like a mob of like a 100 or 200 people just kind of following us around the mall, and that doesn’t happen at home at all, so, it was unnerving but very humbling. “I don’t know, I think to come this far from home and see this amount of support, you know, not just for me, not for us, but for the show, that’s a huge thing.

“I think that’s what American Idol is really all about. It’s finding people who otherwise wouldn’t have been found and giving them this platform to go around the world to do something they love to do.

Q: Kris Allen vs Adam Lambert (top two finalists of ongoing Americal Idol Season 8), who do you think will win?

C: Following a little bit, it’s been tough for both of us being on the road. For me, I have this theory that the same person wins every year, not Simon Cowell (one of the judges of Americal Idol).

“Past that, I really think between everybody that’s left, I think it’s anybody’s game. I don’t know, I think there was no clear cut between the two of us last year either, so…

A: I haven’t really been able to keep up with, you know, all the shows. So, I haven’t gotten to see all the performances the day that Adam and Kris both did.

“But I did get to see last night’s show and I think they both did just like great. I’m just like really impressed. They both have skills and different ways of music and I’m really interested in seeing where both of them will go and the way they’ll do their own projects because they’re both just really talented guys.

Q: What is your impression of the Philippines before you came here and when you arrived. Have you tasted any Filipino dish and did you like any?

C: I had two people that kind of gave me a little bit of info about the Philippines before I got here. (One was) An old HS (high school) friend of mine who travels here and studies abroad.

“Basically, the things that they told me revolved around just how beautiful this country is and how nice the people are. You’re very nice. I mean, to actually travel out here and have the reception that we got, that just affirms a lot of things that my friends have been saying.

“I don’t know, but I’ve never...personally ever received as warm a welcome as I did when I walked off the airplane after 24 hours of travel and I looked terrible, and people are just losing it.

“It was very cool and from what I’ve seen in the country, so far, it’s amazing. Very beautiful.

A: He’s so much better at talking than I am. It’s kind of the same thing. You don’t really know what to expect. With the amount of people (that) recognize you, and also just the way the culture is and what it’s gonna be like and stuff. So, I really didn’t have much of a very good idea of what it was gonna be like coming here.

“But being here, I’m pleasantly surprised with just everything, the way things have been going, and we’ve only been here a couple of days, its already been just an amazing experience.

C: Apparently, I keep telling them they’re nice people, they clap. So, that’s cool.

(At this point, tinanong ni Cook si DJ Mo Twister, moderator ng presscon, kung ano nga ang tawag sa pagkaing Pinoy na hindi kayang kainin ng kanyang manager at sinagot naman ni DJ Mo na ‘balut.’)

C: Yes. I’ll try it. I tried out for a TV show, so, I’ve got the ambition.

Q: What’s the most difficult part of being famous?

A: That depends on what your mood is kinda like. What you’re able to handle at the time. One thing that’s really difficult is being away from home, being away to your family.

“I love traveling and stuff, that’s always a lot of fun. But just being able to hang out with like your brothers and sisters, your friends is always fun, so, you know, I feel kinda bad sometimes.

“I’m kind of missing out on their little faces, typical teenage faces that kids go through. It’s fun keeping in touch with them because I don’t think I would have appreciated them as much if I didn’t leave.

“So, now that I’ve left, I’ve gained a much greater appreciation of my family and my brothers and sisters even though sometimes they can get on your nerves.

C: The hardest part of being famous, for me, is hanging out with him (referring to Archuleta). I was kidding, I was kidding.

“Actually, I’ll second what he said. I’m very close to my family and especially in the last year, I’ve missed on a lot of big things. Like I have a new nephew, I missed the first steps and all that stuff.

“I think right now, I think I can speak for Archie (pet name ni Archuleta) when I say this, we’ve both been given an amazing level of support by our families that allows us to do stuff like this. To be able to chase this stuff now while we’re young and have the opportunity.

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Martin Nievera's letter to Ricky Lo

Dear Ricky,

I have been waiting to speak to you to share a very heart-warming behind-the-scene story that happened backstage during the Pacquiao-Hatton fight right before I entered the ring to sing the “now” very much-talked-about Philippine National Anthem. This story may not mean anything to anyone but I want to share it with you anyway.

It’s funny but this is the first time in all the years I have known you that I am writing you feeling nervous and insecure. I have never been one to look before I leap, but with all the names and words that have been thrown at me, above me, through me and below me, I come to you now wounded, hurt, confused but inspired.

It happened during the second to the last round of the last fight before the big, very publicized “main event” between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton. I was so nervous I could actually hear my heartbeat as I paced back and forth like an expectant father alongside Tom Jones. I was going over the lyrics of Lupang Hinirang for the one millionth time. It was right about the time we were all being called to stay together to form the first half of the usual boxers parade and their teams, when my son Robin tapped me on the shoulder with what I thought at the time was extremely bad news.

“Hey Dad, remember the minus one CD we used during the sound check earlier today? Well, I left it in the car.”

I nearly had a heart attack. If you have ever been to any Pacquiao fight or any event of this size, you know the car was not right outside the backstage. No, no, no. The car was parked just a little closer than Earth is to Mars!

So before I could be arrested for killing my first-born, I calmly, in almost a crying kind of a voice, asked Robin, “What? Am I not a good father? Do you really want to kill me now? Or, if you do, puede after the fight?”

I mean, with all that was going on way before this recent controversy, with the rumors about being a jinx because I was the first male anthem singer and so many people telling me to NOT forget the lyrics, and so on and so forth... I was a wreck!

Okay, pause. Let’s go back to a month before the fight...

Weeks before flying to Las Vegas, I think I asked at least 10 people about how I should or should not sing the anthem. If I remembered correctly I asked Louie Ocampo, my back-up singers and vocal coaches. Then there was Karylle, Christian Bautista, Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Kuh Ledesma and even Pops. Oh, and lastly, Ryan “Mr. C” Cayabyab did “advise” me against changing notes and melodies. All of the above did.

But Mr. C “advised” me; he did not “warn” me. There is a big difference. In fact, he was the first one I received a text from right after I sang that night and it read, “Awesome!” I am forever grateful to you, Mr. C!

Anyway, right before I left I took the advice of all the above mentioned and had another minus one arranged that was more traditional and safe even though I knew no matter how I sang it I was gonna get criticized. So I decided to put my original “version 1 minus one” on hold and made “version 2” to try and avoid even more criticism than I already knew I was gonna get.

Okay, back to real time...

You can probably feel my frustration and pain right about now, but I tried to keep calm and not de-focus from the enormous task ahead.

Just as I was already telling myself to sing it a cappella, my son Robin leaned over to me and told me a mouthful I will never forget for as long as I live.

“Don’t worry, Dad. I have already put in the ‘version 1 minus one’ in the sound booth. Come on Dad, this is the version you dreamed of doing and now we are finally here. I know how hard you worked on this song and you got it! I know you want to do this version and not the one we did during sound check so I purposely left that CD in the car. So you can finish what you started. Never mind what others may say, Dad. You get that all the time. Don’t compromise a goal that you yourself set. If you compromise, what will that mean for the next singer? Get up there, Dad, and do it!”

My eyes, already watery, finally gave way. Everything went silent...no screams, no music, nothing. After my son pushed me up into that ring with his wisdom, I thought either I was dead or going deaf. Then I realized that I had plugged in my monitors into both ears and I wanted to laugh. I realized at that moment that my son was absolutely right.

With all my heart and my love for the Philippines mixed together with my wanting Manny to win just like anybody else, I felt a surge of energy that literally lifted my feet off the ground. It was as if the Holy Spirit ran through my veins right at that moment and, with as much humility mixed with an over abundance of honor, I knew I had to make this the proudest moment for every Filipino.

That night I was not a concert king. That night, I was the proudest Filipino alive. That night, I was a hero in my son’s eyes and that to me was all I needed to get over the fear and finish what I started.

I think we all learned loads from all this and I know that the next anthem singer will be more informed the next time around than I ever was or those who sang before me. My hope and prayer is that he or she be free to sing the anthem without laws and limitations, but with pride and passion and respect for country and the history that defines it.

For me, History should be remembered, taught and learned, but never repeated. Unless, of course. You are Manny Pacquiao.

Thanks, my friend.

— MARTIN
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Sandara Park on Lollipop

Sandara Park on Lollipop Music video.

Sandara Park is getting a big break in South Korea where she will be formally launched this month as part of the new Korean pop group 2NE1 (short for 21). The all-female group is slowly but surely becoming popular, with its debut single, Lollipop, already topping music charts.

“Korean fans find Sandara ‘simply adorable’,” according to Funfare’s Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre (of The Filipino Reporter) who called my attention to Sandara’s rising popularity in her homeland.

Only a few years ago, Sandara enjoyed huge success in the Philippines after placing second to Hero Angeles in the first Star Circle Quest of ABS-CBN. What she lacked in acting talent, she more than made up for in her irresistible charm and cuteness.

The tandem’s overnight success was short-lived, though. Hero had a falling out with ABS-CBN, while Sandara left for Korea purportedly to study acting. She didn’t reckon with the sad reality that in showbiz, absence doesn’t really make the fans’ hearts grow fonder. Soon, Sandara was replaced by another chinita, Kim Chiu, then a Pinoy Big Brother Teen winner and now a superstar.

Sandara later came back, only to find herself without any project. She decided to return to Korea for good and was taken by YG Entertainment, a topnotch Korean talent management specializing in hip-hop and R&B music. She initially appeared in music videos and commercials and slowly got noticed by the public.

2NE1 is reportedly being built up as the female version of the popular all-male Korean band Big Bang which performed the song Lollipop with Sandara’s group. The glossy music video (available on YouTube) is a visual delight with first-rate production, and young Koreans love it. Aside from Sandara, 2NE1 is also composed of Park Bom, Lee Chaerin and Gong Minji.

But, added Edmund (who provided Funfare the latest info about Sandara), “The sad part is the bad press Sandara is getting lately after the Korean media and bloggers have dug what they claimed was ‘embarrassing’ past photos of the star once known as the Pambansang Krung-Krung ng Pilipinas.” (Krung-krung is Filipino slang for weird or crazy.)

The “embarrassing” photos were those in UNO (Diether Ocampo’s men’s magazine) three years ago, showing Sandara in “sexy” poses. The Korean press describes the photos as “disturbing” and “inappropriate” especially for someone like Sandara who is being packaged as “sweet and innocent.”

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Julio Cabrera photo/video

The 25-year old handsome model from Venezuela, Julio Cabrera, is Ai-Ai delas Alas' boyfriend? No, just friend for now, says Ai-Ai.

Julio Cabrera doesn't speak English and he seems to have difficulties understand the language too.

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Wil Theater Mall: mall ni Willie Revillame

EXCITED kahapon ang Wowowee host na si Willie Revillame sa groundbreaking na ginanap para sa kaniyang building na itatayo, ang Wil Theater Mall na may 12 palapag.

Ang building ay itatayo sa tapat ng audience entrance ng ABS-CBN, Eugenio Lopez Drive, Quezon City.

More or less ay P500 to P600 milyon ang complex kung saan ito ang unang negosyo ni Willie.

“Dream building” kung tawagin ng Wowowee host ang kaniyang gusali na dinisenyo ng isa sa pinakamagagaling na arkitekto sa bansa na si Architect Jonathan Gan, kasama si Mr. Johnny Manahan bilang theater consultant at Jose Aliling bilang engineer ng construction management. Magkakaroon ng multi-purpose studio, mall, theater, ilang office spaces for rent. Hindi magkakaroon ng penthouse ang building dahil ayon kay Wil, gagawin niyang basketball gym, spa at iba pang physical fitness ang rooftop ng Wil Theater Mall.

Nasa groundbreaking ceremony si ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, Channel 2 head Cory Vidanes, ang manager ni Willie at wife ni Vice President Noli de Castro na si Arlene de Castro, Linggit Tan, head of entertainment production, at iba pang mga executive at staff ng Wowowee.

Ayon kay Willie, ang lahat ng mga ginagawa niya ay para sa kinabukasan ng kaniyang mga anak at sa mga magiging anak daw ng mga ito.

“Kung anuman ang investment ko ngayon, ’yun ay mga pinaghihirapan ko. Hindi ako naniniwala sa suwerte kundi hardwork ang kailangan. Ang suwerte kasi kung matutulog ka at paggising mo ay may P10 milyon sa tabi mo, ’yun ang luck. Alam naman ng lahat ang pinagdaanan ko sa buhay. Bago ka umangat, dadaan ka muna sa butas ng karayom. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako dahil pinagkatiwala nila sa akin ang Wowowee… ’yan ang blessings ko,” saad ni Willie sa People’s Tonight.

Nang tanungin kung ano ang kanyang susunod na proyekto, mabilis na sinagot ni Wil na umaasa siyang makakagawa ng isang paaralan para sa mga street children na kanyang nakikilala sa kanyang daily noontime show.

Kaya ang mensahe ni Willie -- kung sino daw ang maging presidente sa darating na eleksiyon, sana mabigyan ng tulong ang mga bata na nasa lansangan. ’Yung bigyan sila ng tahanan.

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BFF movie review

Actually, BFF is an entertaining movie we enjoyed na panoorin from beginning to end.

Totoo ang sinabi ni Ogie Diaz, fellow columnist namin dito sa Tonight at host ng programang Wow! Ang Showbiz!!!, na maninibago ka nga lamang kay Sharon dahil kakaiba ang ipinakita niyang galing bilang isang komedyante.

May kasabihang truth hurts. But in BFF, kahit, wika nga, binalahura siya ni Ai-Ai by exposing her all supposed kapintasan, yup, her katabaan, bilbil and double chin, Sharon didn’t show any resentment at all.

Kung sabagay, gumanti naman siya when she also made pintas sa pinaka-prominent na kapintasan ni Ai- Ai, ano pa nga ba, eh, ’di ang baba nito?

But still, the actress in Sharon surfaced sa kanyang breakdown scene nang malaman niyang mister niya ang tumatawag sa nakatulog na si Ai-Ai.

John Estrada, who plays Sharon’s husband, made a litany ng kanyang regrets sa kausap (na ’di niya alam ay si Sharon), sa pagpapanggap niyang binata siya and his final decision to break off with her (Ai-Ai).

Listening to her husband’s ‘confession’ and her supposed discovery na ang babaing all along ay itinuring niyang threat sa kanyang marriage ay best friend niya pala, Sharon displayed a gamut of emotions.

This earned her an applause from the audience, who obviously forgot that moment na isang comedy movie ang kanilang pinanonood.

Actually, walang member ng cast na ’di binigyan ni Direk Wenn ng ‘pagpapahalaga.”

Bawat artistang kasama, including those na gumanap bilang anak nina Sharon at John, at si Empress Shuck, who played the dalagitang anak ni Ai-Ai, were given his/her moment sa pelikula.

Gina Pareño, who had a special appearance in the film, proved na wala nga talagang maikli o insignificant role. Ang importante ay kung paano ito ginampanan ng artistang assigned to do it.

It pays na maganda ang istorya ng isang pelikula, katangiang taglay ng BFF.

Mel del Rosario wrote the story and script.

Congratulations, Mel! And congratulations, Direk Wenn, for another job well done!

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Venezuelan suitor ni Ai-Ai, guwapo na, bagets pa

In fairness, guwapo ang Venezuelan model na si Julio Cabrera na nali-link ngayon kay Ai-Ai de las Alas. Kasamang dumating ng Comedy Concert Queen ang naturang hunk sa grand premiere night ng pelikula nila ni Sharon Cuneta na BFf (Best Friends Forever) sa SM Megamall last Tuesday night.

Panalung-panalo si Ai-Ai at ang haba ng hair dahil bukod sa bata (only 25 years old) ang kasama niya, super guwapo pa.

’Yun nga lang, ’pag naging sila talaga, feeling namin ay sasakit lang ang ulo ni Ai-Ai sa lalaking ito sa kaseselos dahil sa rami ng girls na magkakagusto.

Anyway, star-studded ang red carpet premiere night ng BFF dahil sa rami ng artistang dumalo. Heard na pinagkaguluhan at nagnakaw ng atensyon ang pagdating na magkasama nina Piolo Pascual at KC Concepcion.

Namataan din sa preem sina Ruffa Gutierrez at Mark Bautista. Of course, in full force rin na dumating ang buong cast sa pangunguna nina Sharon, Ai-Ai at ang direktor na si Wenn Deramas.

Kahapon, nagsimula nang ipalabas ang BFF sa mga sinehan. As we write, wala pa kaming feedback sa gross nito, pero inaasahang another blockbuster hit na naman ang pelikulang ito ng Star Cinema.

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Sharon at Gabby 'nag-isnaban sa shooting ng BFF

May one-scene appearance pala si Gabby Concepcion sa Best Friends Forever sa Star Cinema.

Yup, sa ending ng pelikula.

Kinunan ang eksena sa Star City.

Ayon sa nakapanood sa shooting, hindi nagkita sila Sharon at Gabby.

Anyway, ngayong araw magsisimulang mapanood ang pelikula. Riot si Sharon sa pelikulang ito. Pumayag talaga siyang ipalait ang kanyang bilbil.

May timing sa comedy si Sharon, pero parang nakakapanibago dahil nasanay ako sa love story at drama niya sa mga nauna niyang pelikula.

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Karen Davila: Being a working mom not easy

We see her seven days a week co-anchoring the ABS-CBN newscast TV Patrol World, so cool and composed even when reporting the most earth-shaking news here or abroad.

But how is Karen Davila off camera, specifically as wife to David Jude “DJ” Sta. Ana, former news editor of the same station, and mom to their children David Joshua, seven years old, and Lucas, one-year-and-five-months old?

“I’m just like any wife and mother,” admitted Karen. “Even at work, my mind is with my family.”

In an exclusive interview a few issues ago, Karen talked about her career. This time, as a nod to Mother’s Day, she reveals her parenting style:

How do you divide your time between home and work?

“Being a working mother isn’t easy for anyone. I’m fortunate that I’m able to do what I love to do — being a broadcast journalist — but more so, that the hours are flexible compared to that of other working parents. I really manage my time. My sons are growing up fast so I make it a point to spend a lot of quality time with them and include them in my daily activities. Sometimes, I take them with me during light interviews then we take a break for lunch. At home, I read a lot to David and play with him and Lucas a lot. I’m very malambing; I kiss and hug them like there’s no tomorrow. In the Philippines, we’re fortunate to have a good support group. The yayas and lolas are around to help me watch over my kids.”

When at work, how do you check on your kids?

“I call often and know how their day is going. And we chose to live near ABS-CBN so not much time is lost in traffic. We have chosen schools, play groups, therapies for David that are also close to our home.”

At what stage of growing up does a child need hands-on attention?

“I think at every stage, there’s a different need. When I gave birth to Lucas, most of my time was spent breastfeeding and caring for him with the help of my mom and yaya. David had special needs when he was three years old. At four years old, he was diagnosed with having mild autism and that completely changed my mothering style. I was obsessed in making sure he got the best treatment possible — from therapies to the right diet to biomedicine. Now at seven, he’s in a regular school. We are proud of how he has grown and developed so beautifully. He’s smart, and plays like any other child. But we’re always hands-on with him in a unique way.”

Are you bringing up your kids the way you were brought up?

“Growing up, I was very close to my mother, so I can’t imagine having it any other way. But I want my two boys to become close to DJ because I know there are things that only a father can teach.”

How does DJ’s parenting style differ from yours?

“DJ is very quiet, but he’s very supportive and very there for us and the kids. He gets the boys with just a ‘look’. I have a hard time with that. I become ‘soft’ and kiss them after I get upset. Hahahaha!”

Values that you and DJ instill in your kids.

“They are still very young, but we encourage them to be themselves and for David to express how he feels. But at their age, they are trained to stand and kiss us when we get home no matter what they’re doing and to say sorry when they have hurt someone or done something wrong. David and I pray together, which is really cute because he has the simplest and funniest prayers. He prays for a sunny day and for his classmates to have fun.”

Would you and DJ encourage your kids to pursue the same careers as yours?

“No, not at all. I want to discover what my kids are passionate about. But definitely, I want them to be a positive force in the community and help change the world. I think it would be nice if one of them could be President. Hahaha! Why not, Barack Obama did it. If he could, every other child out there should think that he could, too!”

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Wowowee Olympics sa Araneta Coliseum

NOONG Sabado, idinaos ang Wowowee Olympics sa Araneta Coliseum sa pangunguna ni Willie Revillame.

Bago pa magsimula ang event na ito ng Wowowee, ipinaliwanag ni Willie na ang okasyon ay para sa buong hosts at staff ng show lang.

Sa kanyang speech, ikinuwento ni Willie na nabuo ang Wowowee Olympics nang minsang magkakasiyahan sila ng buong staff at naisip nilang magkaroon sila ng isang palaro.

Hindi nagdalawang-isip si Willie at ang mga kasamahan niya at agad silang nagpraktis sa mga larong gusto nilang salihan.

Ilang linggo ring nag-ensayo sa Celebrity Sports Plaza ang lahat ng kasali sa laro gaya ng basketball, volleyball, cheering at iba pa.

Hinati ang lahat ng hosts at staff sa apat na teams -- Red, Blue, Yellow at Green -- sa pama-magitan ng bunutan.

Si Willie ay napunta sa Blue Team at naglaro ang TV host ng basketball.

May kani-kanyang muse at gimik din ang bawat team.

Sa Yellow, sina Pooh at Pokwang ang tagadala ng banner.

Si Precious Lara Qui-gaman naman ang muse ng Red Team.

Sa Green team ay si Angelica Panganiban ang tumayong muse.

Pinakakuwela ang Blue Team dahil sina Mahal, Mura at Madam Au-ring ang rumampa kasama si Roxanne Guinoo na muse ng nasabing grupo.

Bongga talaga sina Mahal at Mura, nabuhay ang tandem nila.

In fairness kay Willie, kapansin-pansin na pinahalagahan niya ang mga dating kasamahan sa trabaho kaya may appearing act ang mga ito.

Ibinalita rin ni Willie na humigit-kumulang sa P1.5 milyon ang kabuuan ng premyong matatanggap ng bawat team plus a trip to Hong Kong.

Nagpasalamat din si Willie kay Veanna Fores ng Araneta Coliseum sa libreng facilities para doon idaos ang bonggang Wowowee Olympics.

Maging si Sen. Mar Roxas ay pinasalamatan din ng TV host.

Bukod sa paglalaro, nakatutuwang pagmasdan ang mga staff at co-host ng Wowowee na nagkakaisa para magwagi sa larong kanilang sinalihan.

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Ruffa Gutierrez dedma lang sa pagtataray ni Kris

AMINADO si Ruffa Gutierrez na may mga pag-kakataong she feels left out kina Boy Abunda at Kris Aquino sa The Buzz. Kaya si Ai Ai delas Alas na ang kanyang newly-baptized BF (as in best friend).

Ilang linggo na ring pinag-uusapan ang tungkol sa umano’y ginagawang pambabara ni Kris kay Ruffa sa The Buzz.

Apektado na ang mga manonood sa paulit-ulit na pagtataray ni Kris kay Ruffa.

Tulad ng lagi raw tini-tingnan si Ruffa, from head to foot, ni Kris.

At may tono ng pagtataray lagi ang komento ni Kris sa mga sinasabi ni Ruffa as co-host.

Ano naman ang ma-sasabi ng TV host/ beauty queen dito?

“Well, kung meron namang ibang nakakapansin nu’n, siguro iba-iba lang ng interpretation ng mga tao. For me kasi, sanay na ako sa matataray na tao. Ma-taray ang Mommy ko, sina Tita Lolit (Solis), Gretchen (Barretto) na friends ko ay ganu’n din.

“Sa pag-uusap-usap namin, kadalasan ay may tarayan talaga. May asaran at piku-nan. Pero para sa akin, wala ‘yun. And I don’t think naman, Kris intentionally does it,” paliwanag ni Ruffa na idinedepensa pa si Kris.

Hindi rin napi-feel ni Ruffa na naiirita siya o nao-offend ‘pag tinitingnan siya ni Kris mula ulo, hanggang paa.

“Hindi ko rin napapansin,” aniya pa.

Naging aware na lang si Ruffa nang sabihan siyang sa kanyang mga alahas nakatinging ma-buti ni Kristeta ‘pag on cam sila sa The Buzz.

“Alam mo, ever since nine years old pa lang ako, ganyan na talaga si Kris.”

Ang mga ganitong kilos ni Kris ay natural na lang daw kay Ruffa.

Dagdag pa ng beauty queen, kahit ganoon ang interpretation ng iba sa mga kilos ni Kris, lagi naman nitong tini-text si Kris.

At sumasagot naman daw agad si Kris sa mga tawag ni Ruffa.

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Star Awards for Movies this May 28

Magsasagawa ang Philippine Movie Press Club o PMPC ng kanilang taunang pagbibigay ng parangal sa natatanging mga pelikula, artista at mga manggagawa sa pelikulang Pilipino, ang Star Awards for Movies, para sa taong 2008-2009 sa May 28, Huwebes, 7 p.m., sa Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

Magsisilbing host ng tinatayang isang marangal at star-studded night sina Maricel Soria­no, Cesar Montano at AiAi delas Alas, trivia host naman sina Piolo Pascual at KC Concepcion.

Ang Star Awards for Movies na nagdiriwang ng kanyang silver anniversary this year ay prodyus ng Fit Films International, Inc.

Bukod sa pelikula, pinararangalan din ng mga miyem­bro ng PMPC ang mga taga-telebisyon (Star Awards for TV) at sa taong ito, sisimulan nila ang pagbibigay parangal sa mga taga-industriya ng musika (Star Awards for Music.)

Ang PMPC ay nasa pamumuno ngayon ni Roldan Castro bilang pangulo. Tumatayong chairman ng Star Awards for Movies si Melba Llanera.

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Sarah Geronimo sobrang na-miss ng fans

Dumating na si Sarah Geronimo last Friday at nakasabay pa niya ang Pambansang Kamao sa kanyang pag-uwi sa ’Pinas. Kahapon ay napanood na ang Pop Princess sa ASAP ’09 at siyempre ay tuwang-tuwa ang kanyang sangkatutak na fans na matagal siyang na-miss.

Sa pag-uwi ni Sarah mula sa kanyang matagumpay na US concert tour, haharapin naman niya ang Philippine tour ng The Next One concert na magsisimula sa June.

Uunahin niya sa De La Salle Sentrum sa Lipa, Batangas, on June 12. June 20 naman sa Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center-San Fernando, Pampanga; June 26 sa CSI Stadia ng Dagupan City; July 3 sa Limketkai Atrium sa Cagayan de Oro; July 17 sa St. La Salle Coliseum sa Bacolod City; July 31 sa Waterfront Hotel sa Cebu City at sa Aug. 21 sa San Agustin Gym sa Iloilo.

Nakatakda ring dumalo si Sarah sa awarding ceremony ng Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation kung saan ay pararangalan siya ng tatlong major awards kabilang na ang Box-Office Queen para sa pelikulang A Very Special Love with John Lloyd Cruz na hinirang namang Box-Office King.

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Korina Sanchez stands by Ted

KORINA Sanchez has bid goodbye to her regular radio show on DZMM and to her TV newscast, "Bandila," last Friday to personally attend to the needs of her wedding to Sen. Mar Roxas that's said to be scheduled either early in July or late in September. "But I'll continue to do 'Rated K' every Sunday," she says. "After 20 years in broadcasting na laging gumigi-sing ako ng maaga, siguro naman it's about time pag-ukulan ko naman ng panahon ang personal life ko."

Her wedding gown will be made by international designer Monique Lhuillier who's based in the U.S. and has designed the gowns of top Hollywood stars. She has obviously ironed things out with Kris Aquino (who reportedly sulked when Korina and Mar announced their official engagement in "Wowowee" instead of "SNN") as Baby James Yap will be the ring bearer when she walks down the aisle.

Korina is also helping the birthday celebration of Sen. Mar on May 13 to be held in Tondo to help launch his "padyak" project for the poor. She hasn't given any other details about her wedding (they're still firming up the full entourage) but her ABS-CBN friends already gave her a despedida de soltera. We read Korina's column in the Philippine Star about Ted Failon and it's very touching. She is a true friend to Ted, who's on leave from their DZMM radio show until June. Korina said she'll be there to keep Ted company for a while when he returns. She'll then continue with her leave to help Sen. Mar in his presidential campaign in 2010.

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Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz love scene shot on NY bridge

The “intimate scene” between Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz as lovers in Star Cinema’s In My Life was finally shot last week on the Brooklyn Bridge, with the breathtaking Manhattan skyline as backdrop.

“Feel na feel nila ‘yung eksena,” reported Funfare’s Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre (of The Filipino Reporter), “very realistic, which simply means that Luis and John Lloyd are good actors because, as everybody knows, pareho silang straight.”

The movie, directed by Olive Lamasan and also starring Vilma Santos (Luis’ mom playing his mom), is Luis’ most challenging. But whether or not he will finally join the ranks of John Lloyd, Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes as big-screen leading men will be known when the film hits the theaters in September.

In an interview with Edmund, a spirited Luis — looking more handsome with his tanned complexion courtesy of Boracay — admitted that the pressure is building up as the shooting is nearing its completion.

“I admit the pressure to deliver a good performance is there,” he said. “After all, it’s with two award-winning actors, my mom, and John Lloyd who is unbelievably a great young actor. I really give my best in every scene, but if there’s a scene na hindi nagustuhan ni direk (Olive), iko-correct naman niya. We find ways kung saan nagkukulang at inaayos talaga ni direk. But in the end, it’s for other people to say how I fare.”

Asked if he got intimidated by his mom and John Lloyd, particularly during heavy dramatic scenes, Luis said, “Not intimidated; it’s more of ‘Wow, this is it, finally we’re starting!’ As I’ve said before, doing this project is like a double-edged sword for me because I get to work with my mom who is considered by some as the greatest actress of all-time in Philippine cinema, and of course with John Lloyd who is a box-office king and who has several acting citations. More of excited siguro but not naman intimidated.”

A much-sought-after host in local television today (A.S.A.P. ’09, Entertainment Live, Pinoy Big Brother), Luis has also proven his comedic talent in Ang Cute ng Ina Mo (with Ai-Ai de las Alas and Anne Curtis), and some acting breaks in TV features and series like Dyosa, Rounin, Crazy For You, Flash Bomba, Your Song and Maalaala Mo Kaya.

And with In My Life, Luis is on the brink of being recognized as a certified dramatic actor and may even bag his first acting trophy, according to a Star Cinema bigwig, with this gay-themed movie that is also about a mother’s great love, predicted to collect honors in next year’s award derby.

“I really hope so,” the 27-year-old actor remarked. “But we don’t want to think about it. We’re just here to do, hopefully, a great job for Filipino moviegoers, especially the Vilmanians who have waited for so long to see my mom again on the silver screen. We want to give them a real quality picture na kahit sila ipagmamalaki nila.”

Edmund also asked Luis if he is dead serious about his relationship with Angel Locsin. Yes, Luis said that he doesn’t want to rush her to the altar with her career in full-swing.

“Definitely it’s a serious relationship, alangan namang naglalaro lang kami sa edad naming ito,” he stressed. ”We are very, very happy with our relationship, pero ang dami pa naming kailangang gawin individually and as a couple so marriage is still out of the question. I still have so much to do. If I believe personally na ang dami ko pang kailangang gawin, mas marami pang kailangang gawin si Angel. She has a brighter future than me in showbiz and I won’t do anything to derail it.”

Luis added that he always gives Angel his 100 percent support. No wonder when asked how he sees the brewing comparison between Marian Rivera, the new Darna, and Angel, who was the last to play the Mars Ravelo superheroine, Luis has this to say:

“I can’t speak on anyone’s behalf, but you know ibang klase ang na-establish ni Angel bilang Darna. If I’m not mistaken, she posted the highest primetime rating like 52 percent. Those will be very big shoes to fill. But in terms of her being insecure (about the comparison) I doubt it. I’m not downplaying Marian, I know she’ll be a good Darna. I’m just talking about the 52 percent rating. And I’m sure when Angel was offered to play Darna, she was also compared with my mom who also played Darna. Angel had some big shoes to fill at the time. So we’ll just have to wait and see how Marian will fare as Darna.”

Like his mom, Luis says he has so much to be thankful for “a smooth sailing life.”

“But smooth sailing does not necessarily mean there are no waves,” he added

He credits his mom and dad Edu Manzano for giving him a solid foundation built on love and respect.

“Even the separation of my parents was never an issue,” he proudly said. “I am very fortunate that I didn’t experience any problem when they decided to part ways. The reason why I could still smile, laugh and crack jokes even when they separated was because never silang nagkulang sa akin and they both found love respectively.”

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