Charice Concert 2009 videos

Charice sings her own composition "AMAZING" during her first solo concert at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City Philippines.

More videos after the jump.

Charice Concert: "Note To God"

Charice Pempengco Concert in Manila: On My Own, I Can Make It Through The rain, All By Myself Medley

Charice Pempengco Concert in Manila "You'll Never Walk Alone" & You Raised Me Up"

Charice Pempengco @ The Buzz = After the Concert

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Maricar Reyes nirerespeto ng network ang pananahimik

Kung kahanga-hanga ang suporta na ibinibigay ng ABS-CBN at Star Magic kay Maricar Reyes sa kabila ng kontrobersya na bumabalot sa buhay nito ngayon, mas kahanga-hanga ang tapang na ipinamamalas ng baguhang Kapamilya star na gustuhin mang makilahok sa gulo ngayon na kasangkot siya ay nagpasyang manahimik na lamang.

Nirerespeto ito ng kanyang network. At bilang patunay sa pagmamahal nito sa kanya, dalawang TV projects ang pinagkakaabalahan niya ngayon.

Unang napanood sa I Love Betty La Fea bilang Candy, ang ex-girlfriend ni Armando (John Lloyd Cruz), mapapanood din siya sa May Bukas Pa bilang isang taong grasa at kung interesado man ang lahat na makita kung sino siya at ano ang kanyang hitsura, may paghangang mahahalo sa interes nila dahil sa husay na ipamamalas niya sa pagganap sa kanyang role.

Isang kasama sa panulat ang naringgan ko na kahit pala takpan ng pagkarami-raming grasa at dumi ang kanyang mukha, hindi maitatago ang angkin niyang ganda. With her exposure in the top-rating series, lahat ay nagkakaisa ng paniniwala na malalampasan niya ang mga gulo na dumarating sa kanyang buhay ngayon, with Santino and Bro to help her, wala itong pasubali.

The other woman naman siya sa bagong episode ng Your Song Presents Gaano Kita Kamahal. In the company of Jodi Sta. Maria and Sid Lucero, bilang co-stars and Erick Salud bilang direktor, Maricar is in good hands.

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Sam Milby not ready for Anne Curtis?

AT the presscon for “The Wedding,” Anne Curtis (who stars in the new series with Derek Ramsay and Zanjoe Marudo) was asked what does she think is the right time to get married?

“I think, mahirap sagutin 'yan for a girl like me, kasi, wala po sa kamay namin ‘yun kung kelan o kung sino ang pakakasalan namin," she said. "Sabihin ko man na gusto ko na ngayon, pero wala namang nagpo-propose, wala ring mangyayari. But I think for the ladies, when someone proposes at siya na talaga ang gusto mo na makasama for the rest of your life, alam mo for yourself na that's the time to settle down."

Anne wants the traditional way of getting married as she's very Filipina by heart.

When asked who among her ex-boyfriends she really thought of settling down with, she frankly stated: "It's Sam (Milby)."

Did Sam break up with her because he was not ready to settle down?

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Kristine Hermosa iniyakan si Diether!

KABILANG si Kristine Hermosa sa mga sumakay sa ambulansiya nang agarang isugod sa ospital si Diether Ocampo dahil nagkaroon ito ng seizure habang nagre-rehearse kasama ang iba pang Star Magic talents for their show sa Ontario, California.

Iyak nga raw nang iyak si Kristine, na ’di kataka-taka. After all, malalim ang pinagsamahan nila ni Diet.

’Di nga ba at kailan lang napabalitang na-annul na ang kanilang kasal?

Hindi na nakasali sa show ng grupo si Diether noong June 27 sa Ontario.

We doubt if he was also able to join the group sa kanilang performance sa San Francisco (also in California) the following day.

He reportedly had to undergo a series of tests, na gaya nga ng isinulat ng katotong Vinia Vivar, ay okay naman ang naging resulta.

However, we were told na Kristine was able to perform in both shows.

Did we also hear it right na nag-collapse rin si Kitkat sa loob ng banyo ng hotel na kanilang tinitigilan?

Hers, though, was a mild case lang allegedly due to overfatigue.

In any case, mabuti na lang daw at hindi niya naisara ang pinto ng banyo. Kaya nang mawalan siya ng malay, natawag-pansin ang kanyang kasamahan sa room.

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Christian Bautista does it right this time

The other year, Christian Bautista missed the line, “buhay ay langit sa piling mo...” when he sang Lupang Hinirang at an event in Las Piñas City.

Last Saturday, he sang it again at the opening of the NCAA at the Araneta Coliseum upon the invitation of Manny Pangilinan and, thank heavens, he didn’t miss a beat.

Said Christian, “I was nervous and hesitant at first but I thought it was about time to face this challenge again. I practiced singing the National Anthem everyday even until the last moment. I told God, ‘This is it. I’ve done my part and now I leave the rest to You.’ I sang it proudly and succeeded. I hope this part of my life will serve as an encouragement to others not to be afraid to face past failures, to be brave to try again until they succeed.”

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Piolo Pascual nag-react sa relasyong John Lloyd-Ruffa

“Basta ba masaya sila,” sagot ni Piolo Pascual nang matanong kung boto ba siya sa relasyong John Lloyd Cruz at Ruffa Gutierrez.

Ang nakakatuwa, dati ring na-link si Piolo kay Ruffa. Nagpahayag kasi dati ang aktor na may crush siya sa aktres/TV host at matagal-tagal din silang tinuksu-tukso ng mga reporter at staff ng ABS-CBN.

“Hindi naman naging kami. Na-link lang po,” paglilinaw agad ni Piolo.

Hindi siya nagseselos?

“Malalaki na sila,” natatawang sagot ng aktor.

Pinag-react din namin si Piolo sa isyung ikakasal na ang na-link din sa kanyang si Rica Peralejo at positibo naman ang sagot ng aktor.

“Happy ako for her. Happy ako for them. I know the guy also. It’s a blessing. I mean, you know, nakakatuwa ‘pag ganu’n sa church nagkakatuluyan and they start a family. So, I only have prayers for them,” say ni Piolo.

Samantala, sa kasalukuyan ay nasa USA ang aktor kasama ang iba pang talents ng Star Magic para sa gaganaping concert pero kahit wala ang aktor ay napapanood pa rin siya sa Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Nasaan Ka Maruja every Saturday kung saan ay kapapasok lamang ng kanyang karakter.

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Maricar Reyes, nice feedback sa May Bukas Pa guesting

Maganda ang feedback kay Maricar Reyes sa appearance niya sa May Bukas Pa. Siya ang special guest sa drama show na mapapanood simula bukas ng gabi. Isang taong grasa na nabaliw dahil sa pag-ibig ang role niya. Si Jason Abalos ang gumanap na boyfriend niya.

Sa mga forum at message board sa Internet, inuulan ng mga positive comments ang performance ni Maricar. Mukhang nakatulong ang ginawa niyang pananahimik na lang at huwag nang magsalita about the sex video issue.

Nirespeto ng ABS-CBN ang request ng kampo ni Maricar na huwag muna siyang paharapin sa press. Oo nga naman. Hindi pa siya marahil handa na harapin ang mga tanong ng mga reporters.

After May Bukas Pa, bida si Maricar sa bagong series ng Your Song Presents Gaano Kita Kamahal na mapapanood sa July 5. Kasama niya sina Jodi Sta. Maria at Sid Lucero.

Ito na marahil ang biggest break ni Maricar sa television. Si Erick Salud ang direktor nito.

Si Erick din ang direktor ni Maricar sa una nitong TV exposure, ang I Love Betty La Fea.

Birthday ni Maricar noong June 20. That day ay nag-pictorial ito para sa Your Song. Sinorpresa siya ng cast and staff.

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Star Magic celebrates 17th anniversary

ABS-CBN Star Magic celebrated its 17th anniversary with a blast. Last June 21, on A.S.A.P. 09, Star Magic artists turned up for never-before-seen production numbers.

The opening dance number was an ‘80s medley with Gigger Boys (AJ Perez, Chris Gutierrez, Aaron Villaflor, Dino Imperial, Sam Concepcion and Enchong Dee), Thou Reyes, Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Pokwang, Chokoleit, Kitkat, Rayver Cruz, Melissa Ricks, Kim Chiu and Sam Milby with the G Force. Star Magic belters Laarni Lozada, Sheryn Regis, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil and newcomer Thara Jordana performed Danny Boy a capella.

One of the highlights of the show was fashion show headed by Star Magic teleserye queens and princesses, leading men and matinee idols. Nyoy Volante and Rhythmic Circle Band rendered the Ants Marching music as Kristine Hermosa, Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban, Kim, Shaina, Melissa, Erich and Maja walked the runway with outfits provided by Philippine Fashion Week designers and stylist Alyanna Martinez.

Also part of this fashion show are Megan Young, Nikki, Bettina Carlos, Jessy Mendiola, Maricar Reyes, Matt Evans, Robi Domingo, EJ Falcon, Gigger Boys and leading men Jason Abalos and Gerald Anderson. Pokwang and Chokoleit also added more fun in the annual event. The grand entrance of May Bukas Pa’s Santino, Zaijan Jaranilla, was most applauded.

Bride to be Rica Peralejo performed again in A.S.A.P. 09’s Full Circle. She sang That’s All while Coverboys Victor Basa, Jon Avila, Zanjoe Marudo and Jake Cuenca danced.

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Sarah Geronimo type ni Mark Villar

Favorite ni Mark Villar, second son ni Sen. Manny Villar si Sarah Geronimo, pero hindi pa nito nami-meet ang singer-actress. Ang kahusayan kumanta at kasimplehan ni Sarah ang mga nagustuhan sa kanya ng binata at parang si Sarah ang na-describe nitong qualities ng girl na gugustuhin niyang maging girlfriend.

Pinangunahan nga lang ni Lolit Solis si Mark na kung magi-girlfriend, ’wag artista’t wala silang pag-uusapan dahil magkaiba ang kanilang mundo. Pero tingin namin, kahit totoo ang sinabi ni Lolit, interesado pa rin si Mark na makilala si Sarah at naghahanap nga raw siya ng leading lady dahil kakandidatong congressman sa Las Piñas.

Graduate ng Economics sa University of Pennsylvania si Mark na unang na-link kay Jennylyn Mercado at nagbirong ang claim to fame niya’y ang ma-link sa actress. Pero close lang siya kay Jen at sa ina niya na dating taga-Las Piñas at umaasang susuportahan siya come campaign time.

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A pre-nup for Mar & Korina?

A pre-nuptial agreement is likely to happen between soon to be wed Korina Sanchez and Sen. Mar Roxas. “Established na ako and established na siya when we met. We both have investments, I think a pre-nuptial is okey,” explained Korina. Korina took a leave of absence from her work at ABS-CBN to concentrate on the wedding preparations. She is also talking to several local designers for her wedding gown as well as her gown for the reception. Once the wedding is done, Korina will be step-mom to Mar’s teenage son Paolo. “I will be there whenever and wherever he needs me,” she said. Mar’s family officially asked for Korina’s hand in marriage last week.

The pamanhikan was held in Korina’s family home in Merville, Parañaque. Mar staged a harana with a little help from comedians Tado and Jayson Gainza. He also read a love poem, Balagtasan style.

All the best to Mar and Korina!

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Piolo Pascual: I'm a cool dad; I can relate to children

Drama is a road most traveled in Piolo Pascual’s acting book. Seeing Piolo enter the world of Cristy (Kristine Hermosa) and Ross (Derek Ramsay) in ABS-CBN’s Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Nasaan Ka Maruja every Saturday is a welcome change for the TV series. However, it is a surprise to see Piolo perhaps coming in between lovers Cristy and Ross. Piolo has always been the good boy in most of his movies, except for Kahit Isang Saglit where his character Michael has feelings for his best friend’s fiancee.

Piolo’s unexpected appearance in Maruja has nothing to do with the show’s ratings. It was part of the plan to “create excitement and curiosity” among viewers, and to keep up with the series’ mystery-suspense feel.

Although followers of Maruja are puzzled as to what Piolo’s character will bring in the story, one thing is for sure: He holds a secret and is part of Cristy’s past.

Meantime, the good-looking, accommodating actor answers questions of Open Line readers:

How do you maintain your relationship with your son Iñigo who is based in the States? (From Sandie David, Ilocos Sur)

Whenever there’s a chance aside from phone conversation, I go there for events such as graduation. I was there two weeks ago. How often do I call? Every chance I get.

How do you handle ardent, persistent lady admirers? (Shierlane Pelayo, Davao City)

I just smile. I say, “Ha, ha, ha.”

Do you find yourself good-looking? (Vicky Lonboc, Taytay Rizal)

I try to look good because it is my job. It is part of the package to take good care of myself. It comes with the territory.

What type of dad are you? (Erlinda Suarez, Antipolo)

I’m a cool one. I love playing with kids, especially with my son. When we went to Disneyland, I was more kid-like than he. I love to play. I was once a kid. Nakaka-relate ako sa kanya. I play his games. I want to make up for the lost times. And, I don’t want to give him problems. I try to have good memories with him and to be open with him.

Does your entry to Maruja mean that it needs a big star to boost its viewership? (Anima Lora of Manila City)

I just wanted to work with Kristine again. It is a nice project. When they told me about it, (ratings) were never an issue. From Lobo, I also wanted to be seen on primetime before Lovers in Paris. It’s a breaker.

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Mylene Dizon commands respect at NYC filmfest

When Mylene Dizon walked on the red carpet at the famed Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City last June 11 to grace the first IndioBravo Film Festival promoting Philippine Cinema globally, there was no uproar or commotion, only gaze of respect and admiration and reserved applause accorded to the likes of Gina Pareño, Cherry Pie Picache, Jaclyn Jose and Gina Alajar.

“Yes,” confirmed Edmund Silvestre (of The Filipino Reporter), Funfare’s Big Apple correspondent, in his latest report, “the teenybopper of the ’90s is slowly inching her way towards the league of the Philippines’ acting luminaries.”

Edmund is right. At 33, Mylene has established an impressive filmography and along the way bagged numerous acting nods, with a cluster of wins: Two Best Actress honors (Cinemalaya and Enpress) for 100, one for Rome & Juliet (Cinema One) and a Best New Actress Award (PMPC Star Awards) for Calvento Files: The Movie, her film debut a year after being launched through Star Circle Batch 2 (with Diether Ocampo, Marvin Agustin and Patrick Garcia, to name some) in 1996.

Edmund noted that in Chris Martinez’s 100, Mylene delivered a tour de force as a cancer-stricken woman who only has 100 days to live. It was one of the most unforgettable films and performances in 2008 screened in various international film festivals. No wonder the organizers of IndioBravo filmfest in New York made sure that 100 would be the opening night selection, along with Mark Meily’s Baler.

“It’s always been one of my main objectives when I joined the industry, to be included in the list of actors that can be considered for good roles,” said the very regal and svelte Mylene in a black long gown that negated signs she just gave birth last April to her second son, Lucas, in Chicago. She was escorted to the New York filmfest by ex-boyfriend Paolo Paraiso and their elder son Tomas, four years old. (Mylene and Paolo came back from Chicago with their children last Monday.)

For Mylene, noteworthy projects can lead to one’s longevity in the acting business.

“That’s why medyo nagiging meticulous din naman kami when it comes to choosing projects,” she pointed out. “Pag tumanggap ako ng trabaho, I try to make sure na makabuluhan and I always do my best na hindi wardi-wardihin ang trabaho. I would do anything required by my role because I really respect my work.”

Mylene looks up to Gloria Romero as a great role model to filmdom’s young generation.

“Napaka-professional niya,” she stated with passion. “Sa edad po niyang ‘yon, she’s still so much respected as an actor. With her status and seniority, she can act like a diva, like a prima donna but you don’t see that in Miss Gloria Romero. She does her job well at wala siyang karekla-reklamo and I can attest to that. She’s nice even to young actresses like me. Maganda ang pakikisama talaga niya. I love her comedic timing; she’s also good in drama. Gusto ko rin maka-trabaho ang mga Ate Vi, mga Ate Guy, mga Ate Maria, mga Ate Shawie,” she laughed, referring to Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano and Sharon Cuneta.

Mylene credited her 2001 film Gatas...Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway for turning her into a full-fledged dramatic actress. The controversial movie, which required her to show one breast, gave Mylene Best Actress nominations in all award-giving bodies, but it also caused a lot of heartaches to her family.

“I consider it my most challenging role, along with Rome & Juliet,” she said. “It led me to where I am now. Kumbaga, I wouldn’t have been cast in good films had I not done Gatas. I have no regrets having done the movie even if at first my family wasn’t so happy about it. It really affected them and I don’t want to put them in the same situation again. Paolo would understand and it would be easy to explain to my children, but not to my parents and siblings.”

Mylene’s last project before flying to the US was the top-rated and highly-acclaimed ABS-CBN soap Tayong Dalawa, playing a young mother to the character of Kim Chiu.

Said Edmund, “It is one of the most watched drama series on The Filipino Channel, along with May Bukas Pa and Only You.”

But Mylene had to bow out of the show to give birth.

Believe it or not, Mylene’s dream project is an action-packed film like Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie.

And her dream director?

“Puwede bang Lino Brocka? Hahahaha,” she chuckled, perhaps forgetting that Brocka is dead. “Among the contemporary directors, I like to experience a Chito Roño. Pero natatakot ako kay Chito Roño. Nakakatakot ‘yon, eh; masungit ‘yon, eh. Hahahaha. Everytime we see each other, we always talk and laugh. Pero pagdating sa trabaho nakakatakot siya pag hindi ka naka-deliver ng tama. It’s because he’s very good and he knows what he wants at nakakahiya na nakakatakot pag hindi ka prepared. Pero gusto ko siya.”

Aside from Mylene and Chris Martinez, others who were at the IBFF were directors Mark Meily (Baler), Francis Pasion (Jay) and Mark Reyes (God Only Knows).

Joining them were IBFF executive director Vincent Sandoval, finance director Jonner Nazareno; administrative director Janice Perez, and program director Darlene Malimas; Joseph Francia of GMA International, WCBS News anchor Hazel Sanchez, and writer-producer Christine Dayrit.

The film line-up encompassed a diverse array of genres, themes, directorial voices and even regional flavor: Endo, Tirador, Yanggaw, Dayo, Donsol, Confessional, Carnivore, Himala, Melancholia, My Only You, When Timawa Meets Delgado, and Ang Huling Balyan ng Buhi, plus the short films Kultado, To Siomai Love, Angan-Angan, Kamera, Performing Naturalness, Musa, Kagat ng Dilim, Putot, Lata at Tsinelas and Salat.

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John Lloyd Cruz to Ruffa's parents: My intentions are good

ALL'S well that ends well with John Lloyd Cruz and Ruffa Gutierrez and her parents, Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. Lloydie had dinner with them at their home accompanied by Star Magic boss Johnny Manahan. This was held before Annabelle left for Hong Kong to accompany son Richard Gutierrez who's having a show there. This was confirmed by Eddie himself when he guested in "The Buzz" for Ruffa's birthday. Ruffa and John Lloyd share the same birthday, June 24. John Lloyd left for the U.S. yesterday, for the Star Magic World Tour in L.A. and San Francisco. Ruffa leaves with her parents today, to hold a benefit show also in L.A. for her Roof-A-Child Foundation.

Eddie said that at their dinner, Lloydie sat beside Annabelle, who's very cordial to him. "I'm really happy to meet them," Lloydie says. "They know now na malinis ang intention ko as a friend. I'm thankful that they welcomed me and Mr. M sa bahay nila sa Dasma."

So what did they talk about? "Nothing much. Casual dinner ito, kuwentuhan about work-related things and nothing really personal. Actually, when we were about to leave, doon lang nagtanong si Tita Annabelle ng 'Totoo bang kayo na talaga ng anak ko'. I laughed and told her 'Hindi po, Tita. Hindi po kami.' Then I turned to Ruffa and said, 'Ang mommy mo, tinatanong ako.' Ganun lang. Nothing really serious na inusig ako or anything. Actually, si Ruffa was the one who suggested na i-meet ko ang mommy niya. I was reluctant noong una kasi, what for? But si Mr. M, siyang nagyaya na puntahan namin sila and I said, sige, let's go. And now I'm glad I did kasi maayos na lahat at wala nang issue sa amin ni Ruffa."

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Annabelle, John Lloyd in 'make-peace' meeting

Annabelle Rama won’t confirm it but an unimpeachable Funfare DPA said that she and John Lloyd Cruz had a ‘make-peace’ meeting arranged by Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan, head of the ABS-CBN Talent Center.

The ‘amicable’ meeting came on the heels of Annabelle’s reconciliation with daughter Ruffa Gutierrez (with Annabelle in photo) Monday night last week at the wake for Douglas Quijano at the Heritage Park, Taguig City.

Mother and daughter had been at odds because Annabelle didn’t approve of the rumored romance between Ruffa and John Lloyd who both denied that there is anything romantic between them, contrary to claims by ‘eyewitnesses’ that Ruffa and John Lloyd are often seen together in ‘secret’ dates.

Annabelle was in Hong Kong last Sunday to accompany son Richard Gutierrez who had a show there.

She’s leaving on Thursday with husband Eddie Gutierrez and Ruffa for L.A. for a holiday.

At the same time, John Lloyd is also leaving with ABS-CBN stars for a promo show, also in L.A.

The lovers, er, ‘friends’ share a birthday, June 24. Asked if there’s any chance that Ruffa and John Lloyd might celebrate together, Annabelle said, ‘Ewan ko!’

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Erik Santos goes international

Erik Santos on Cinema News (Jun 19, 2009). Erik Santos goes International via the Jim Brickman Songbook.


Congrats Erik Santos!

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Piolo Pascual feeling Brad Pitt

Mapapanood na sa mga sinehan ang prinodyus na movie ni Piolo Pascual na pinamagatang Manila. Mas naunang napanood sa Cannes Film Festival ang pelikula na sinabi ni Piolo na hindi digital o indie, kinunan ito na katulad ng ibang mainstream na pelikula at binigyan niya ng budget na pang-mainstream din. Kasalukuyang nasa Moscow ang direktor ng pelikula niya na si Adolf Alix, Jr, dahil ipalalabas din ito dun.

Ayon kay Piolo, ginawa niya ang pelikula with the Cannes Film Festival in mind.

“Magmula nang maipalabas ito sa Cannes ay nagkasunud-sunod na ang imbitasyon para maipalabas at maisali ito sa iba’t ibang filmfest sa abroad.

“Nung nasa Cannes ako, feeling ko si Brad Pitt ako. Napaka-sarap pala ng feeling na kahalubilo mo ‘yung mga sikat na artista at personalidad hindi lamang sa Hollywood kundi maging sa ibang mga bansa rin.

“Nakamit ng Manila ang lahat ng dinasal ko, hindi ako nabigo sa mga expectations ko para rito. Sayang nga at dumating ako sa Cannes isang araw makatapos mag-premiere dun ang Kinatay ni Brillante Mendoza. Sana nakita n’yo ako sa Cannes, para akong isang fan na may dala-dalang camera at nakikipag-piktyuran sa mga artista. It was a humbling but definitely an experience worth repeating,” ani Piolo.

Humarap si Piolo sa media para lamang sabihin na makakasama siya sa mga huling linggo ng Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Nasaan Ka Maruja. Kung ano ang magiging role niya sa nakakatakot na serye ang siyang masasagot sa pagwawakas ng serye pero, simula nung Sabado, June 20, kasama na siya sa serye pero ang likod lamang niya’t kamay ang nakita.

Isang palaisipan din kung mananatili lamang siya sa panaginip ni Cristy (Kristine Hermosa). Kung kailan nagkakaroon na sana ng kaliwanagan sa pagitan nina Cristy at Ross (Derek Ramsay) at saka naman darating ang character na gagampanan ni Piolo.

Hindi naman ora-orada ang alok kay Piolo na lu­mabas sa Maruja. Bago pa nagsimula ang paggawa niya ng Lovers in Paris, at bago pa sila umalis ni KC Concepcion para pumunta ng Paris ay tinanggap na niya ang alok ng management para lumabas sa Maruja, inilihim lamang ito para makalikha ng excitement at curiosity sa mga manonood ng telebisyon. Pero ngayon ay hindi na ito sikreto.

Si Piolo ang nagsabi kung ano ang kanyang role at kung may epekto ito sa buong istorya. Inaasahan lamang niya na makakatulong ang paglabas niya sa serye para ituon ng manonood ang pansin nila sa serye hanggang sa pagtatapos nito.

“Gusto ko talagang makasama uli si Kristine (Hermosa). Fourteen lang siya nang magkasama kami sa dalawang libro ng Kung Kailangan Mo Ako. Kontrabida ang role ko dun, inaagaw ko siya kay Marvin,” patuloy pa ng trusted endorser, recording and concert performer, TV and movie actor at TV and movie producer.

Nakatakda siyang umalis para sa Star Magic World Tours. Apatnapu’t pitong artista silang aalis para gumawa ng show sa California. Bahagi ito ng pagdiriwang ng ika-17th anniversary ng Star Magic.

Si Piolo ang kumanta ng theme song ng Maruja, ang I’ll Be Seeing You na nagbigay sa kanya ng inspirasyon na gawing pawang mga standard songs ang laman ng susunod niyang album.

Hindi ba sila magkakaroon ng conflict ni Richard Poon na ganito ring genre ang pinalalaganap?

“Hindi naman dahil big band ang istilo niya, ang mga kakantahin ko naman ay mga slow standards. I remember na the very first song that I sang was Strangers in the Night ni Tony Bennet.

Bago ang pagpayag niyang mag-guest sa Maruja, may naunang offer kay Piolo na mag-guest din sa May Bukas Pa.

“Hindi ko na tinanggap dahil baka maging guest star na lamang ako sa mga palabas ng ABS-CBN,” pangangatwiran niya.

Mukhang nagi-enjoy si Piolo sa pagpo-prodyus ng pelikula. Meron siyang ginagawang launching mov­ie para kay Eugene Domingo na pinamagatang Kimmydora sa direksyon ni Bb. Joyce Bernal. Dapat ay co-producer sila rito ni Dingdong Dantes pero, hindi natuloy kaya sumama na lang si Dingdong sa movie bilang isa sa mga stars.

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Bea Alonzo loses weight

HINDI na pala nagkikita sina Bea Alonzo at John Lloyd Cruz mula nang mag-decide si Bea na magbawas ng timbang at magpaseksi.

Biro nga namin kay Bea: “Hoy, Bea, sabi ni John Lloyd, why the decision to look sexy, na ’di ito nangyari mula nang maging magka-loveteam kayo? Pero ngayong si Sam Milby ang kapareha mo sa And I Love You So, eh, bigla ka daw nagpaseksi?

“Naku, napanood ko nga siya sa SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon), making that comment. At may kopya pa siya ng magazine na The Buzz, na cover ako in a two-piece bathing suit.

“Makikita niya sa akin, ’pag nagkita kami,” banta ni Bea sa himig nagbibiro.

Seriously now, ang desisyon niya raw to lose weight (mga 30 lbs daw ang nawala sa kanya) is because she wanted to.

Sa madalas nga daw na pag-uusap nila ni Direk Lauren Dyogi (who is at the helm of And I Love You So), kinukumbinsi siya nitong mag-two-piece sa isang eksena ng pelikula. But she kept telling daw Direk Lauren na ’di lang sa ’di niya kaya, kung hindi, she didn’t look fit for it.

At sa maniwala daw tayo o hindi, she feels good sa kanyang bagong look. She has now become even fashion conscious.

“I now read mga fashion magazines,” aniya. “I even intend to subscribe to it.”

The day we interviewed Bea for the supposed renewal of her contract with Star Cinema, she was wearing a silver dress na binagayan ng suot niyang black na blazer. Except for her wrist watch, she wasn’t wearing any jewelry. Not even a pair of earrings.

“I’m really not into it,” paliwanag niya. “I’m more into bags and shoes.”

Who takes care of her wardrobe? At sino ang kanyang stylist?

“I take charge of what I wear and how to style myself,” sagot niya.

Sa totoo lang, based on how Bea looks that day, Bea is far from being a baduy.

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She and Shaina Magdayao have remained good friends. Pero, bihira na nga raw silang magkita, bagama’t madalas pa rin silang nag-uusap.

’Di ba siya naiinggit kay Shaina dahil may John Prats na ito?

“’Di a,” sagot ni Bea. “I’m happy for her.”

Boys may feel intimidated by her, ani Isah Red, when Bea revealed wala siyang manliligaw.

She talked briefly about Mico Palanca, her first boyfriend. But would not reveal why and how they broke up.

She swears she’s happy and we believe her.

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Piolo Pascual courting KC Concepcion?

After Lobo last year, tiyak na matutuwa ang mga tagahanga ni Piolo Pascual dahil mapa-panood na nilang muli ang idolo sa telebisyon. Ang aktor ang latest addition sa cast ng Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Nasaan Ka Maruja with Kristine Hermosa, Derek Ramsay and John Estrada.

Nagsimula nang ipakita si PJ (tawag kay Piolo) sa nasabing weekly series last Saturday at nang hapon ding iyon ay nagkaroon siya ng solo presscon para rito.

Ayon sa production team ng Nasaan ka Maruja, talaga raw nasa plano na isama si Piolo noon pa man pero kinailangan lang na ilihim nila.

Misteryoso ang karakter ni Piolo sa serye dahil unti-unti siyang lalabas sa flashback at sa panaginip ni Cristy (Kristine). As the show progresses ay palaki nang palaki ang appearance niya at mare-reveal kung ano ang kaugnayan niya sa present time.

Hanggang sa pagtatapos ng serye ay kasama si Piolo at ayon sa aktor, ito ang magsisilbing breaker niya before the airing of Lovers in Paris, ang much-awaited teleserye nila ni KC Concepcion na ipalalabas naman bandang August.

Speaking of KC, siyempre ay natanong din sa aktor kung ano na ba ang status nilang dalawa. At first ay puro “okay kami” ang sagot ni Piolo pero later on, sa kakukulit ng press ay deretsahan na rin niyang inamin na nanliligaw siya ngayon sa dalaga ni Sharon Cuneta.

Kelan pa?

“Matagal na,” matipid niyang sagot.

So,hindi pa siya sinasagot?

“Busy siya, eh,” tila nate-tense niyang say.

Ano ang sabi sa kanya ni KC?

“Wait lang ha, I’ll just text you,” natatawa niyang sagot.

Paano siya manligaw?

“Traditional po ako, eh.”

As in umaakyat siya sa bahay?

“Ginagawa ko rin ‘yun kaya lang wala naman silang stairs,” pagbibiro niya.

Siya ba ’yung tipo na nagpapadala ng flowers and chocolates?

“Puwede. Pero nakakataba ’yung tsokolate, so flowers na lang.”

Marami pang tanong kay Piolo tungkol sa panliligaw niya kay KC pero aniya, hanggang doon na lang daw ang masasabi niya dahil ayaw naman niyang masabing ginagamit niya lang ang issue para sa promo ng Lovers in Paris.

Anyway, Piolo is leaving today (Monday) para sa Star Magic US concert nila at dahil wala pa si KC sa bansa ay hindi na raw niya ito makikita bago siya umalis.

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Charice real age is 17, ok?

DON’T look now but Oprah Winfrey’s wonder child, Charice is seeing the price of success. Now, some people are putting a question mark on her declared age of 17.

They say her insights don’t sound like they’re coming from a seventeen year old girl.

But Charice is undaunted. “Sanay na po ako sa ganyan simula pa nung nagsi - singing contest ako,” she says. “When I was 12, some say I looked 16.”

Rumors are but part and parcel of showbusiness. For Charice, life goes on. She will be holding a concert called “Charice: The Journey Begins” on June 27 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia together with her batch mates in ABS-CBN’s talent search “Little Big Star”

The event will also serve as their reunion concert.

Meanwhile, is it a sin to have a baby face like Charice’s?

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Star Magic 17th anniversary

Star Magic commemorates its 17th anniversary today on ABS-CBN‘s A.S.A.P. ’09. Star Magic talents will strut their stuff and perform.

Meanwhile, as another year adds up to one of our well-loved Kapamilyas, Iya Villania throws her birthday bash on the A.S.A.P. ‘09 stage with Gary Valenciano.

Gary, Mark Bautista, Erik Santos and Christian Bautista will treat fathers with a song number.

A.S.A.P.’s Kanto Boyz Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro and John Lloyd Cruz will perform the hits of Gloria Estefan.

Villa Estrella stars Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao and Maja Salvador take you to a bouncy ride as they dance to the tune of Dre and Chris Brown’s Hologram.

Sam Milby and Yeng Constantino tickle you with The Weddings theme song Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Charice will also perform with the show‘s music greats.

For details, log on to www.abs-cbn.com.

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Star Awards for movies winners

In the 25th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for movies, the Kapamilya network’s Star Cinema and Cinema One bagged several awards for the films they produced last year.

Held at the Henry Lee Irwin Theatre of Ateneo de Manila University, the stage was dominated by the color silver in line with the prestigious award-giving body’s silver year of honoring the best in the movie industry. Hosted by Maricel Soriano, Cesar Montano and Ai-Ai delas Alas, the event was made even more glamorous with special numbers by Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion, Tony Gonzaga and Ronnie Liang and other guests. Various celebrities participated as presenters in the various awards.

The Ulirang Artista award went to Vilma Santos who received the award, thanking all her friends and co-wokers in the industry and of course, her family.

PMPC president Roldan Castro along with the PMPC’s officers and members congratulated all the winners and encouraged them to continually excel in their craft, assuring everyone that they will continue to recognize Filipino talent to keep the film industry alive.

Kapamilya winners are Movie Actress of the Year: Sharon Cuneta (Caregiver); New Movie Actress of the Year: KC Concepcion (For the First Time); Digital Movie of the Year: Yanggaw (Cinema One Originals entry); Digital Movie Director of the Year: Richard Somes (Cinema One Originals entry Yanggaw);Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year: Michael Espanol, Donald Camon and Rashel Gumacal (from Yanggaw); Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Hermann Claravall and Lyle Sacris (from Yanggaw).

Chosen Male Star of the Night was John Lloyd Cruz while Sarah Geronimo was named Female Star of the Night.

Catch the 25th PMPC Star Awards for movies tonight on ABS-CBN‘s Sunday’s Best after TV Patrol Linggo.

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Little Boy Big Boy, gay movie

Little Boy Big Boy is another Filipino gay-themed movie. Oh, Filipino movie makers love to make indie films with gay themes all the time :-)

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Dr. Vicki Belo umiwas sa komprontasyon

Upang maiwasan ang komprontasyon sa dating nobyong si Dr. Hayden Kho, nagpahuli si Dr. Vicki Belo sa isinagawang hearing sa Department of Justice kaugnay ng mga kasong isinampa laban sa kanila ng aktres na si Katrina Halili.

Kasama ni Belo ang kanyang abogadong si Atty. Adel Tamano at dumiretsong nagtungo sa opisina ni Olongapo City Prosecutor Emelie Fe Delos Santos na siyang head ng panel na humahawak sa reklamo ni Halili na nagsumite na rin ng kanyang counter affidavit .

Isinumite rin ni Belo ang affidavits ng kanyang mga testigo na sina Rolly Canonoy, Erwin Serrano at Jacklyn Theng.

Ayon kay Tamano, pinabubulaanan ng kanyang kliyente na ito ang nag upload sa internet ng sex video nina Kho at Halili.

Isa umano sa testigo ni Belo ang nagsabing ang kaibigan ni Kho na si Eric Johnston Chua ang nag-upload ng sex video.

Dumating si Belo sa DOJ ilang minuto lamang matapos umalis sina Kho at Halili sa kagawaran.

Samantala, hiniling kahapon ng kampo ni Kho sa DOJ na pagbawalan si Halili na magpa-interview sa media kaugnay ng mga kasong isinasampa nito laban sa kanya.

Pero tinanggihan ito ni de los Santos sa katwirang ang panel ay hindi nagpapaapekto sa media.

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Kris Lawrence: I'm not using Katrina

Talk about timing. Just when he was about to launch his new album Moments of Love (MCA Music) with Careless Whisper as carrier single, the controversial sex video between ex-girlfriend Katrina Halili and Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. opened a Pandora’s box of issues.

Is Kris using Katrina? Do they still talk? Has Kris seen the video? A series of questions hound him wherever he goes.

But first things first.

“I already finished recording Careless Whisper and the entire album last year when the sex video issue broke out. The music video has already been shot. I called MCA Music about it when the scandal broke out and it was too late to change anything,” Kris relates.

Just to show he’s not using Katrina to push album sales, Kris adds that he does not want to promote Careless Whisper at all. Sure, it’s his favorite cut in the album. He likes its catchy saxophone introduction and the way it makes him feel. But no thanks. Kris will just focus on the other cuts. And sure, Katrina herself assured Kris she won’t mind if he promotes Careless Whisper. But Kris knows people may put another color to it if he does.

Thus, shoppers will hear Kris’ soothing, suave voice render other cuts in his album besides Careless Whisper when he launches Moments of Love tonight at 8 at Eastwood City Central Plaza. He’ll render other tracks, like Suddenly, Right Here Waiting, Honesty, All My Life, Your Song, Now and Forever, Without You and We All Fall in Love Sometimes.

“I can’t use Katrina,” Kris protests. “She’s someone I love.”

Still, he refuses to say just what caused their break-up. It’s enough, he explains, that “I didn’t leave her” and their decision to part ways was mutual.

Otherwise, why does Kris say the last time he and Katrina talked was just the day before?

“We discuss anything under the sun,” Kris reveals. Concerned that the controversy is taking a toll on Katrina’s emotions, Kris advises her to relax, and “just be yourself.”

If only he can shield her from those who want to tear her to pieces!

Like Hayden? Kris is clearly upset at what Hayden did to Katrina.

“Talking about him is not worth my time,” he asserts.

And if that means living under Katrina’s shadow for the time being, so be it. Kris will not mind.

“She’s successful. She’s my idol. And she’s part of my life,” he reasons out.

As far as Kris is concerned, Katrina will always be part of his life.

“I told her I’ll do anything for her,” he says.

Is a reconciliation imminent?

“Sometimes silence is the best weapon. Less is more,” he answers mysteriously.

As expected, Kris has no regrets about his close encounter with Katrina. Never mind if the press continues to hound him with questions about her all the time.

“Sometimes I don’t wanna talk about it anymore. It sucks,” he admits.

But Kris knows it’s inevitable. It’s the price he has to pay for loving Katrina.

“It’s just one of those things. And I learn from the experience,” he shrugs.

Besides, he can channel all his angst in his songs about loving and longing. Kris is one of the featured artists in I’d Do Anything For You, launching concert of S.A.M. and Samantha Riviera’s 10-track CD Soul Sonata on July 3, 7 p.m. at Music Museum.

Other featured guests are Jenine Desiderio and Filipino-Japanese singer Kaji Wara.

“I met Samantha through a friend,” relates Kris. Thus, he’s eager to help the songwriter-author launch her album, which contains tracks she herself wrote.

Accompanying Soul Sonata is the book S.A.M., subtitled Chronicles of a Woman Who Lives and Loves.

It’s easy to see why Kris and Samantha click. Both love music. Both know the joys and pain of loving and letting go. And yes, both have learned to move on.

They suffered. But they have turned the wounds — however deep — into weapons that make stronger, better. That’s victory with a capital V for you.

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Kris dinedma si Joey sa burol ni Tito Dougs

Nabigo ang entertainment reporters na makitang magbabatian o magbe-beso-beso sina Kris Aquino at Joey Marquez sa burol ni Douglas Quijano last Tuesday.

Busy sina Joey at Richard Gomez sa pag-aasikaso ng mga nakikiramay pero nang dumating si Kris para mag-feed ng nangyayaring sa burol para sa SNN nila ni Kuya Boy Abunda ay biglang naglaho ang actor/politician

Hindi maiiwasan na magkita ang dalawa sa burol pero walang batiang nangyari dahil si Kris na rin mismo ang nagsabi sa mga reporter na hindi na raw kailangan.

Mula ng dumating si Kris hanggang sa makaalis ito ay hindi nakita ng mga reporter si Joey.

Sinabi naman nina Goma at Joey na pagkatapos ng li-bing ni Tito Douglas ay saka pa lang nila pag-uusapan, kasama ang iba pang talent na mina-manage ni Tito Douglas, kung sino ang ipapalit nilang mag-manage ng kanilang showbiz career.

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Piolo Pascual joins Dr. Vicki Belo in Salamat Dok

On June 21 at 7:30 a.m. in ABS-CBN’s Salamat Dok, host Cheryl Cosim and Dr. Vicki Belo sit down with Piolo Pascual. As loyal client, Piolo talks about his favorite treatments and what he does to maintain his good looks and gorgeous physique.

Piolo shares his favorite facials to body toning and skin tightening procedures like IPL and Belo’s latest offering, the Photo Gen.

Salamat Dok provides information on medical concerns, with free on-air consultation with the guest physician. Every third Sunday of the month, Dr. Belo guests in the program and discusses the latest treatments and procedures being offered by the Belo Medical Group.

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Imelda in concert with Melissa Manchester

Last Monday, Funfare reported the “scoop” about Claire dela Fuente having a concert in August with David Soul (Don’t Give Up, etc.), together with Rico J. Puno, at the PICC Plenary Hall, in which they will sing, among other numbers, a Taglish version of Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang which they recorded as a duet for Claire’s new (third) album for Viva Records, titled Claire dela Fuente Timeless.

The other good news is that Imelda Papin is also having her own concert with another music icon, Melissa Manchester no less, on July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas where Imelda usually mounts her shows.

Imelda told Funfare in a phone interview that Manchester has just signed the contract with 618 International Entertainment, Inc., headed by CEO Oscar Parel.

Of course, Imelda didn’t have to remind us that Melissa is a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and actress who was discovered by Bette Midler and Barry Manilow when she appeared in the Manhattan club scene who took her on as one of the Harlettes in 1971. Melissa co-wrote with Carole Bayer Sager many of the songs on her debut album, Home to Myself, which was released in 1973. Two years later, Manchester’s album eponymous album produced her first Top 10 hit, Midnight Blue, which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard charts. Other hits followed, such as Don’t Cry Out Loud, and If This Love. In 1979, she performed two nominated songs on the Academy Awards show, The Promise, and Through The Eyes Of Love (theme song from Ice Castles).

Two years later, she had her biggest hit, You Should Hear How She Talks About You, which won a Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard charts. Her last Top 10 entry on the Adult Contemporary chart was a 1989 updating of Dionne Warwick’s Walk On By. The single was culled from the album Tribute, which honored some of the singers that influenced her style. In 2008, she released a new single, The Power of Ribbons, to digital retailers. Proceeds from the sales of the single benefit breast cancer research.

Based in the US for years now and happily remarried, Imelda has been performing in the main showrooms of Caesar’s Palace in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Bally’s in Las Vegas, Nevada (she was the first Filipino artist to perform in the venue). She has also gone on concert tours in Europe, Australia, Asia and other parts of the US, counting among her audience heads of states and members of the royalty.

The Orleans Hotel & Casino honors Imelda for being the only Filipino talent included in its roster of international performers who also include Michael Bolton, Richard Marx, Engelbert Humperdinck, Neil Sedaka, Gladys Knight, Kenny G, Air Supply, Kenny Rogers, Paul Anka, Boys II Men and, yes, Melissa Manchester.

As Funfare reported several issues back, Imelda has just released her latest CD Voice of the Heart, recorded under 618 International Records (a division of 618 International Entertainment, Inc.), and distributed in the US and Canada under the Warner Music Group (ADA).

Also keeping Imelda busy is her TV show Imelda Papin in America aired every second Saturday of the month from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on LA 18; and her two-hour radio program The Imelda Papin Voice of the Heart Radio Show over KLAV 1230 AM (The Talk of Las Vegas) every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. (can be heard online at www.klav1230am.com).

(Note: For inquiries about Imelda and Melissa’s Las Vegas concert, those in the US West Coast may call the Orleans Hotel & Casino at 702-365-7075 or the toll-free number of 618 International Entertainment, Inc. at 1-877-922-5346.)

(E-mail reactions at rickylo@philstar.net.ph or at entphil-star@yahoo.com)

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John Lloyd Cruz celebrates 26th birthday

JOHN Lloyd Cruz celebrates his 26th birthday on June 24, but Star Magic already hosted a birthday lunch for him on June 17 as he's leaving soon for the Star Magic U.S. Tour. "It's going to be a working birthday kasi magso-show kami sa U.S. sa birthday ko," he says.

Some say he's meeting Ruffa Gutierrez there, who's also celebrating her birthday on June 24. "I'll be meeting some friends in L.A. I know siya naman, meron siyang show dun for her Roof-A-Child Foundation. Pero ano naman ang masama kung magkita kami habang naroroon? I just wish tigilan na ang intriga sa'min kasi naapektuhan na ang friendship namin. Kaya nga I told her huwag na lang tayo mag-hang out para tigilan na ang mga balita at pilitin silang paniwalaan ang sinasabi nating friends lang tayo. Sa totoo lang, nahihirapan na kaming maging normal na magkaibigan kasi nauunahan ng intriga. Ganyan ang nangyari sa 'min noon ni Carmen Soo when we played husband and wife in 'T2'. Yung friendship namin, naunahan ng intriga, so naputol. Kaya lang, itong kay Ruffa, extreme ang nangyari dahil nag-away pa sila ng mommy niya na wala namang dapat pag-awayan. Sobra na ang layo ng narating ng isyung ito, siguro masarap kasing pag-usapan ang intriga kaya pinapahaba nang pinapahaba. Lalo na nga, I just came from a relationship at ganun din siya, so parang ang gandang i-link kami dahil hot item, di ba? But at our expense."

What can he say about Annabelle Rama's allegation that he seems to be ashamed of Ruffa? "Ayoko na lang mag-comment doon kasi, if I'd answer, then she'd also answer, mas hahaba, hindi na matatapos. So I will keep my silence na lang. Basta friend ko pa rin si Ruffa, we understand each other at alam namin kung ano ang totoo. I think it's Ruffa who should explain to her mom na magkaibigan lang kami talaga, wala nang iba."

But Annabelle says he woos her and gives to her. "Minsan ko lang siya nabigyan ng food. When I bring food kasi noon sa set ng 'Betty La Fea', it's for everyone. But one time, I brought some pasta na hindi nakain sa taping and I asked her assistant kung gusto kaya 'yun ni Ruffa. Very casual yun na tanong, which I do to everyone. Tapos ayun, nabigyan ng ibang interpretation."

What's his birthday wish? "Wala. I'm not in a mood to celebrate, so basta lilipas lang yung birthday ko, and also, I cannot wish for anything more as I'm already so blessed. I don't even expect to have a party or to have gifts. A simple text message greeting me, masaya na ako run."

What about his gift for Ruffa? "I don't know. Baka may makita ko sa States. Baka shoes. Kasi sinukat ko yung sapatos niya, kasya sa akin," he laughs. "I hope tigilan na talaga ang ganitong intriga dahil hindi pa ako ready for another relationship after the previous one just ended. I want to focus muna on my personal life and my work. Dito lang sa movie namin ni Tita Vi and Luis Manzano, nauubos na ang energy ko kaya dito muna ako."

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Charice on ASAP

Charice performed with Jed Madela, Erik Santos, Mark Baustista "I Hate You Then I Love You" at ASAP'09.

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Willie Revillame hospitalized, Kris Aquino to host 'Wowowee'

“Wowowee” host Willie Revillame has been hospitalized again due to pneumonia, a Showbiz News Ngayon report said Tuesday.

SNN host Kris Aquino said Revillame hosted ABS-CBN's top-rating noontime program "Wowowee" on Friday and Saturday despite feeling feverish. He also attended the "Wowowee-Lympics" held at the Araneta Coliseum over the weekend before going to Baguio City on Sunday.

On Monday Revillame again hosted "Wowowee" and did a TV shoot for an MTV.

On Tuesday, he decided to go to St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City after his condition worsened.

"This afternoon nasabi niya sa akin na magpapatingin siya sa doctor at dinala ang sarili niya sa Saint Luke's at ang sinabi ng doctor ni Willie na mayroon siyang pneumonia at kailangang pansamantalang magpahinga," Aquino said.

Aquino said she will temporarily take over as host of "Wowowee" while Revillame recuperates.

"Bukas (Wednesday, June 17) po habang nagpapahinga sa ospital si Willie ako po ang magte-takeover magho-host po ako ng Wowowee. At maraming salamat kay Wilie for entrusting Wowowee to me," Aquino said.

Revillame was hospitalized last February due to heart condition.

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ABS-CBN may 2 kaso ng AH1N1

Nakumpirma ng ABS-CBN na mayroon na itong dalawang kaso ng A(H1N1) flu. Ligtas at pagaling na ang dalawang empleyado.

Ayon sa statement ng Dos, nakikipagtulungan ang kumpanya sa Department of Health kaugnay ng dalawang kaso at nagsa­gawa na rin ng contact tracing para masuri ang lagay ng mga taong na­ka­sa­la­muha ng dala­wang nag­kasakit.

Kumilos agad ang ABS-CBN para maiwa­san ang pagkalat ng sakit at namamahagi ng ta­mang impormasyon para mapangalagaan ng mga empleyado ang kanilang mga sarili laban sa A(H1N1) ayon pa sa state­ment.

Tuluy-tuloy din ang pa­kikipag-usap ng pamu­nuan ng kumpanya sa mga empleyado at ang pag­pa­palabas ng mga regu­lar na update tungkol sa sakit.

Nilagyan na ng mga hand sanitizers ang iba’t ibang lugar sa broadcast complex. Inaalok din ng kumpanya ng bakuna ang mga empleyado at ka­nilang mga kaanak bilang panlaban sa trang­kaso.

Mino-monitor na rin kung may lagnat ang ba­wat pumapasok na studio audience at mga bisita sa ABS-CBN. At bahagi ng pag-iingat, pina-disinfect na rin ang buong com­pound ng ABS-CBN.

Mananatili ang no­rmal na operasyon ng ABS-CBN habang pa­tuloy ni­tong itutulak ang kam­pan­ya para sa mahigpit na pag­ba­bantay laban sa A(H1N1) virus.

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Wendy Valdez says NO to Playboy Philippines

Okay na sa napaka-kontrobersyal na PBB finalist na si Wendy Valdez na kakaunti ang nakukuha niyang projects, basta ang mahalaga sa kanya ay hindi siya nawawalan ng trabaho.

“Kapag matatapos na ang kung anumang ginagawa ko ay bigla na lang may dumarating na trabaho, ‘yun nga lang madalas biglaan, ora-orada. Pessimist ako, kahit hindi dapat, nagwo-worry ako agad, so far wala naman pala akong dapat ipag-alala, sabi ko nga hindi naman ako nawawalan ng trabaho,” saad ng sexy star na hindi na masyadong nararamdaman yung mga criticisms ng mga detractors niya.

Malaki ang nawalang timbang kay Wendy. Sadya ito, hindi siya nagkakakain ng kanin dahil tumaba raw siya habang ginagawa ang Betty La Fea. Pero sumobra naman ang payat niya kaya ngayon, nagpapataba siya ng konti.

After her fine performance in Betty La Fea, sasabak naman siya sa isang love story sa Bud Brothers. Dapat sila ni Joem Bascon ang magkapareha pero dahil nagtambal na sila sa Betty La Fea, ipinasya ng ABS-CBN na i-try namang ipareha sila sa iba.

Wala pang nagagawang movie si Wendy. She was offered a role in Des­peradas before pero, hindi siya pinayagan ng ABS-CBN.

Nag-pose na siya sa cover ng isang men’s ma­ga­zine. May offer pa to pose for Playboy Phi­lip­­pines. Hindi niya ti­nang­gap dahil may im­pli­­cation ng pagiging nude.

Masaya ang lovelife niya with Bruce Quebral na nagtatrabaho bilang flight attendant sa United Arab Emirates.

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Ruffa, may private plane ang bagong BF?

Kahit wala na si Tito Douglas Quijano, umiral pa rin ang pagiging peacemaker ng talent manager/star builder.

Imagine, ilang araw na ring hindi nag-uusap ang mag-inang Ruffa Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama matapos umalis ng kanilang Dasmariñas home ang una dahil ayon kay Tita Anna­belle ay matinding argumento dahil sa isang bagets na manliligaw ni Ruffa na kilala sa pangalang John Lloyd Cruz, ayun at nagkabati, nagyakapan, nagkapatawaran at nagkaayos ang mag-ina sa wake ni Tito Dougs last Monday night.

Naunang dumating si Tita Annabelle kasama ang asawang si Eddie Gutierrez sa The Heritage Park. Diretso sa may front para tingnan si tito Dougs na co-manager ng anak nilang si Richard Gutierrez. Ilang minuto lang ang pagitan, biglang dumating si Ruffa.

Si Tito Ricky Lo ang nagsabi kay Tita Annabelle na: “Si Ruffa oh.” Pero dedma si Tita Annabelle.

So wala munang nangyaring batiin sa mag-ina. Literal na inisnab nang nagagalit na nanay ang aktres.

Ang ginawa ni Tita Annabelle at Eddie, pumunta sila sa reception area kung saan may buffet for the dinner - sponsor ng ABS-CBN ang nasabing gabi kaya nag-cater ang 9501.

Maya-maya ay nasa reception area na rin si Ruffa. Pero nasa magkaibang table sila. Naunang naka-table ni Ruffa sina John Estrada, Bing at Theresa Loyzaga, Nadia Montenegro. Ka-table naman ng mag-asawa si Robbie Tan ng Seiko Films.

Ang tagal nagdedmahan ang mag-ina. Siguro almost an hour.

Pero lumapit si Ruffa sa table namin at nagbiro na agad si Tita Ethel Ramos, bakit ‘di niya pa kausapin ang nanay niya. Nasa table din namin sina Tita Dolor Guevarra, Ms. Shirley Kuan, Tita June Torrejon, Direk Boots Plata and Ian Fariñas.

Tatawa-tawa lang ang aktres nang bulungan siya ni Tita Ethel na batiin na niya. Hanggang kinukulit na rin siya ng mga TV crews.

Magri-retouch daw muna siya bago ang interview.

Finally, nang tumayo na si Ruffa sa table namin, nilapitan ang mommy niya na nasa katabi lang na table. Niyakap niya at bumulong ng “I’m sorry.”

Sumisimangot pa nung una si Tita Annabelle, pero nung medyo ok na, marami nang nakatutok na camera, ngumiti siya ng konti at nakatungo. Nasiya­han sa nakita niya ang Daddy Eddie ni Ruffa na inakbayan pa ang kanyang mag-ina.

Hanggang matapos ang kuhanan ng photo, hindi talaga nag-react si Tita Annabelle. Si Ruffa naman, lumabas na for TV interview.

Mangiyak-ngiyak si Ruffa paglabas ng reception area for TV interview.

“Anong sabi ni Mommy, anong reaction niya,” tanong nito habang hindi pa nagi-start ang interview.

“Dapat naman talaga, ang anak ang maunang bumati. At least na-realize ko na na-miss ko siya at na-miss niya ako,” sabi agad niya.

“I feel relieved. Niyakap ko ang mommy ko. Alam ko malambot na yung puso ni Mommy. Sa umpisa lang ‘yan medyo galit, medyo shocked sa mga balita. Pero alam ko deep inside mahal niya ako. Ang tawag niya nga sa akin ay ‘bruhilda,’” sabi pa niya.

Pero nang tanungin siya kung uuwi na siya sa Dasma house nila, “Hindi siguro. Mas ok na may space kami. Na hindi kami nagkikita ng 24 hours.

“Hindi kasi kami puwedeng magkasama dahil parehong strong ang personality namin. But I’ll cross the bridge when I get there.”

Kailangan na raw niyang mag-ipon para makabili ng sariling house.”

Nang tanungin na ang tungkol kay John Lloyd : “Naku tama na. Yung mga lumalabas, para namang ikakasal na kami bukas. We care for each other as friends. We hanged out, pero hindi kami umabot na nagmamahalan. Tama na ‘yun.

“Sana mag-spark na ang mata ko this year. Ready na ako,” sabi na lang niya.

At ang tungkol naman kay Yilmaz na balitang darating ng bansa : “’Wag na si Yilmaz. Naka-goggle earth siya. Alam niya pag na mention ang name niya. Nakaka-stress na.”

“It took a lot of courage to kiss her and to hug her. Baka mapahiya ako, pero okey naman.”

After ng interview ni Ruffa, hiningan agad ng reaction si Tita Annabelle.

“Nagulat nga ako nang sabay kaming dumating dito (sa wake ni Tito Dougs). Nagpa-late pa kami.

“Mabuti naman at nauna siyang bumati sa akin. Sana makinig na siya sa mga pangaral ko. Di naman sa nakikialam ako sa buhay niya.

“Hindi lahat perfect. Andito lang naman ako para mag-guide,” sabi ng nanay ni Ruffa na nung una ay ayaw magpa-interview.

Si Tito Dougs na nga ang gumawa ng paraan para magkabati ang mag-ina.

Kung nagpa-late sina Tita Annabelle, ang kuwento ni Ruffa, 15 minutes pa siyang nag-stay sa car bago bumaba dahil umulan nun ng malakas.

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Bago ang yakapan nilang mag-ina, naka-tsismis na namin siya. As usual, tungkol pa rin kay John Lloyd with matching paninita pa na : “Uy ano ‘yung sinulat mong drinking session. Wine lang naman. Saka sa Martini Bar, sabihin mo naman.”

Pero as much as possible ayaw na niya itong pag-usapan.

So anong bago?

May reliable source ang nagsabi na may manliligaw si Ruffa na New Yorker at may private plane na dumalaw pa ng Pilipinas kelan lang.

Hindi na nag-deny si Ruffa na nagdi-date sila ng mayamang foreigner. “Paano n’yo nalaman? German ang pilot nun,” parang nagulat na paninita ni Ruffa sa amin ni Tita Ethel.

Pero may isa pa. Meron siyang kasamang nagsimba sa Beijing na nakita ng mga Pinoy doon?

“Pati ‘yun inaway ni Mommy,” pabulong niyang sabi.

“Pero hindi, friend ko na siya since 1997,” she explained tungkol sa pagsimba nilang dalawa sa Beijing.

So malabo nga palang maging sila ni John Lloyd?

Tatawa-tawa lang niyang sagot dahil wala naman daw talaga.

“Long hair ako. Akala n’yo ‘yun lang mga bagets ang maraming manliligaw,” sabay hawak sa kanyang buhok. “I’m free like a bird.”

Actually, kung titingnan mo si Ruffa ngayon, pumayat siya at mukhang bumata.

“Marami akong suitors,” sabay ngiti nito.

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Zsa Zsa Padilla: Marriage is no longer a priority

When it comes to love, Zsa Zsa Padilla has been there, done that. Six years after waiting for her marriage annulment case in Parañaque to prosper and years after her wedding with Dolphy went pfft, Zsa Zsa just shrugs when asked about marriage.

“It’s not my priority anymore,” she shoots back.

Gone is the down-and-out feeling after her wedding to Dolphy fizzled out. Everything was set — her wedding gown, the invitations, etc. All she and Dolphy needed to do then was send out the invitations.

“Good thing we didn’t send them out,” Zsa Zsa looks back.

Good thing, too, youngest daughter Zia, now 18, comforted her distraught mom.

“It was Zia who opened my eyes,” relates Zsa Zsa. “She told me people get married to make a fresh start: Seal a relationship, have a family. I did the reverse. I already have kids (three to be exact: Karylle, Nicole and Zia).”

And so, Zsa Zsa — and Dolphy — has nothing more to prove. So why worry about getting married?

What matters most is what she and Dolphy have in their hearts. And it’s been there for more than two decades, long enough to be as permanent as indelible ink.

Zsa Zsa has a term for it: Unchanging love. Dolphy, so wrote Zsa Zsa in her latest album and debut CD for PolyEast Philippines, is “what unchanging love is all about.”

“You continue to inspire me with the unconditional love that only you can give,” she wrote of Dolphy in her album sleeve.

And so Unchanging Love is not only the title of her comeback album. It’s also one of the tracks in the album, and indicates how much she values her 26-year-old singing career.

She’s been around for so long, Zsa Zsa jokes, the new writers in the recent album launch must be more familiar with her daughter Karylle than they with her (Zsa Zsa’s) songs. New composers, new technicians, new everything have emerged.

“I learned my lesson,” Zsa Zsa says about her long absence in the recording scene. “I didn’t know my Viva (recording) contract bound me for five years.”

So she’s making up for lost time. She’s packing in the revivals in the Unchanging Love two-CD special edition. It’s the in thing these days. So you hear remakes like Memories (Joey Albert), Nais Ko (Miguel Vera), Nasasaktan (Reuben Laurente), Muli (Vina Morales), Changes (Carla Martinez), Ikaw Lang (Chad Borja) and Kung Alam Mo Lang (Joanne Lorenzana).

Yes, Unchanging Love may be an album of revivals. But that doesn’t mean Zsa Zsa has forgotten her OPM roots. After all, it was good old OPM numbes, like Mambobola, Hiram and Ikaw Lamang that made Zsa Zsa a household name back in the mid-‘80s.

So she threw in three new OPM ballads, Iibigin Kita Muli, Kung and Pagmamahal na Walang Wakas in her new album’s playlist.

Next time around though, she promises to return to OPM mode. And that means her next album will be as OPM as can be.

This much, she owes herself — and her fans.

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Billy Crawford grooves with the oldies

At a time when CD sales are down, why do you think record companies still continue to spend a small fortune on packaging? Well, a nice album cover pleases the vanity factor in the artist and draws buyers while on display. And best of all, if the box is uniquely attractive, it keeps fans away from downloading or getting pirated copies. You get no CD case when you download and pirated CDs come with cheap desktop printed covers which make them look like what they are, stolen.

I thought about this when I got hold of Billy Crawford’s new CD Groove. It comes in a celluloid box with a great photo of Billy. The kid is aging well. The former child star has stopped being cute and gracefully grew up a handsome young man. Nice. And that box would make a good display case for an action figure or two. Maybe I’ll put in those little Pokemons. That is actually very appropriate because Billy’s first big break in the US was to do the theme song for the soundtrack of The Pokemon Movie.

I also thought of how Billy must feel about Groove. He really has only two choices. One is frustrated and downhearted. This guy is used to working with originals. He sang and danced his way to the charts with some of the best producers and songwriters in Europe and the US. He has sold millions of albums worldwide and has Gold and Platinum awards to show for it. Urgently In Love, Mary Lopez, Trackin’, When You Think About Me, Steamy Nights and You Didn’t Expect That were among his big sellers. So what is he doing now, recording an album of covers?

On the other hand though, he must be feeling fulfilled and elated nowadays. Despite his big name out there, I cannot think of another country that would give him a chance to record these modern classics. Maybe they will do so in 20 or 40 years in some sort of retrospective, but not now save in this cover crazy country of ours. And Billy went all out with some of the most popular songs of recent times, tunes he grew up with, that he joyfully remembers and most of all that he had dreamed of also recording.

Take a look at the list he came up with. Steal Away by Robbie Dupree; Sexy Eyes by Dr. Hook; Rock with You and Human Nature by Michael Jackson; Let’s Groove by Earth Wind & Fire; Could It Be I’m Falling in Love by The Spinners; Lovely Day by Bill Withers; Never Let Her Slip Away, How Sweet It Is and You’ve Got A Friend by James Taylor the latter as a duet with girlfriend Nikki Gil; Someone by El Debarge; Mercy Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye; One Last Cry by Brian McKnight; and as bonus tracks, acoustic versions of You’ve Got A Friend and Human Nature and a Silverfilter remix of Steal Away.

It is quite a line-up and should go big with buyers who like the familiar interpreted by a local name they recognize. But what I really like about the album is the discovery that Billy has soul. I do not mean the dance R&B sort he used to do but the old kind associated with the likes of Bill Withers. It is cool and sweet and groovy and is the kind you do not acquire but have to be born with. That is why he worked well with Mercy, Mercy Me and Lovely Day and the biggest surprise of all, Rock with You, which given the excellent original is quite an accomplishment.

Meanwhile, the video of Back in Time, an R&B original by Kyla & Jay-R, is on top of last week’s Pinoy MYX countdown by MYX.

Others in the list are Antukin by Rico Blanco; Manila by Sandwich; Walang Iwanan by 6Cyclemind; Sandali Na Lang by Hale; Ayt! by Sponge Cola and Gary V; Wala by Kamikazee; Tabi by Paraluman and Kean Cipriano; Kumot at Unan by Richard Poon; Love Will Set Us Free by The Dawn; You Changed My Life by Sarah Geronimo; Hay Naku by Silent Sanctuary; Torres by Mayonaise; May 1 by Archipelago; Always You by Charice; Almost Over You by Karylle; Photograph by Paolo Santos; So Be It by Hilera; Salita by Angulo; and Princesa ng Kaba by Sopiz.

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ABS-CBN’s Upcoming New Shows

Here is the list of ABS-CBN’s new shows for the 3rd quarter of 2009:

PAG-IBIG:

George & Cecil
Starring: Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo

The Wedding
Starring: Anne Curtis, Zanjoe Marudo and Derek Ramsay

Lovers in Paris (Philippine Edition)
Starring: KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual

Precious Heart Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin
Starring: Toni Gonzaga and Derek Ramsay

KARANGALAN:

Miss Universe 2009

TIBAY NG LOOB:

Katorse
Starring: Erich Gonzales, Ejay Falcon and Xian Lim

Pinoy Big Brother

Hosted by Toni Gonzaga

KATATAGAN:

MMK 18
Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio

Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Starring: Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, John Estrada, Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa

INSPIRASYON:

Vilma Documentary
Special

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Judy Ann Santos at Ryan Agoncillo, nagtitipid!

NGAYONG Linggo ng gabi ang pilot episode ng first romantic comedy series na pinagbibidahan ng mag-asawang Judy Ann Santos at Ryan Agoncillo na George and Cecil sa ABS-CBN.

Paano kaya ito tatanggapin ng mga tao? Maging curious pa rin kaya sila na panoorin ito lalo na ngayong kasal na ang dalawa?

Sa teaser ng George and Cecil sa TV, halatang effortless ang acting ng dalawa. Para nga lang silang naglalaro. Ganu’n talaga marahil kapag masyado na silang komportable sa isa’t isa.

Dahil magkasama na sa taping ng program sina Ryan at Juday, minus gastos na rin sila sa sasakyan.

“Mas nakakatipid kami ngayon kasi isang car na lang ang ginagamit namin. Sabay kami nagpupunta sa set at sabay na ring umuuwi,” kuwento pa ni Ryan.

Kasama rin nga pala sa George and Cecil sina Tessie Tomas, Malou de Guzman, Al Tantay, Ina Asistio, Dino Imperial at ang mag-asawang Christopher Roxas at Gladys Reyes. This is written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes.

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Annabelle on John Lloyd: Kung love niya si Ruffa, aminin niya

ANNABELLE Rama wants to make it clear that she doesn't have anything personal against John Lloyd Cruz. She was supposed to guest in the showbiz talk show, "Startalk" to clear this up but Ruffa Gutierrez's kids, Lorin and Venice, who behave like older kids and not 5 and 4 years old, stopped her from doing so.

"I don't say na ayoko sa kanya kasi mabait naman siya at hindi gaya nung isang na-link kay Ruffa na PG o pataygutom," says Annabelle. "Single siya, maganda'ng trabaho. Ang ayoko lang, yung dinenay niya si Ruffa nang interbyuhin siya. Bakit? Kinahihiya ba niya ang anak ko? O natatakot siyang masira ang career niya kaya gusto niyang itago? E, bakit si Liz Uy? Di naman niya itinago ang relasyon nila, di ba? Ba't hindi niya gawin ang ganun kay Ruffa? Kung love niya talaga si Ruffa, di aminin niya at dapat maging proud siya rito. Siempre ako, bilang ina ni Ruffa, nasasaktan sa treatment sa kanya ni John Lloyd."

Are her apos against John Lloyd? "No, gusto nga nila kasi they watched 'Betty La Fea' and they know him as Armando. When he appears on TV, tilian nga sila, 'Lola, si Armando, o!' Ang favorites nila, si Zorro at si Armando."

Ruffa says she wants to smoke the peace pipe and continues to text her but she doesn't respond. "Nag-respond naman ako. When she texted me she got her talent fee for one of her endorsements, sabi niya, gusto ko raw ba kunin ang commission ko. I responded, Ipadala mo, and she did. Mabait naman si Ruffa. Tingnan mo, kahit inaaway ko, binibigay pa rin ang commission ko."

Does she believe Ruffa and John Lloyd are really on? "Noon pa may nagkukuwento sa'kin na panay raw ang regalo ni John Lloyd kay Ruffa at laging binibisita ito sa set niya. O anong ibig sabihin nun? Pero sad akong wala na sila dahil dati, paggising ko sa umaga, nandiyan na 'yung dalawang apo ko para umaliw sa'kin. Ngayong lumipat sila sa isang condo, talagang nami-miss ko sila."

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Sex video ni KC Concepcion, Anne Curtis mabenta sa Quiapo

GRABE ang dagsa ng mga tao sa Quiapo para bumili ng DVD copy ng sex video nina Anne Curtis at KC Concepcion.

Kahit na patago ang bentahan ay sangkatutak ang bumibili. Kesehodang mahal ang bentahan ay walang pakialam ang mga namimili.

Pero, ang hindi alam ng mga nagoyong ‘buyers’ ng mga nagtitindang pirata sa Quiapo ay napeke sila.

Hindi naman puwedeng magreklamo ang mga nagoyong buyers ng sex video kuno nina Anne at KC dahil pirated at bawal na bentahan nga. Sex video nga ang laman ng nabili nila, pero walang Anne or KC na mapa-panood sa naturang video. Sabi nga ni Anne paano raw siya magkakaroon ng sex video kay Hayden Kho, hindi naman niya kilala ang controversial doktor na ito.

Samantalang si KC naman ay ginamit lang ang pangalan para maging mabenta ang ‘sex video’ kuno dahil anak ito ng isang Megastar.

Pagdating ng mag-inang Sharon (Cuneta) at KC sa June 21 from a series of concert abroad ay siguradong hihingan sila ng reaction.

Ang dating kalat na sa Quiapo na Hayden Kho sex video with Katrina Halili, Maricar Reyes and a Brazilian model ay nabibili pa rin sa naturang lu-gar. Wa epek ang ginawang raid sa talamak na bentahan ng pirated DVD sa Quiapo dahil parang walang kinatatakutan ang mga tin-dero‘t tindera roon.

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Pokwang in hot water for illegal display of RP flag

FOR displaying boxing gloves with the Philippine flag design, ABS- CBN’s comedienne Pokwang and Wowowee’s producers are in hot water.

This developed as Malacañang is backing a measure approved in third and final reading at the House of Representatives imposing stiffer penalties of up to two-year imprisonment and fine of P100,000 for violations of the Philippine flag law.

The new measure by Marikina City Rep. Del de Guzman is an amendment of Republic Act No. 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines issued last February 12, which increases the penalties against violators of the law from not less than P5,000 but not more than P20,000, and to not more than one year imprisonment, or both.

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said that the Palace is supporting the measure to further instill our sense of patriotism especially following the celebration last June 12 of our 111th Independence Day.

Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairperson Ma. Consoliza P. Laguardia said that the MTRCB will still call the attention of the ABS-CBN especially the producers of the Willie Revillame-starrer “Wowowee” TV show.

Laguardia said that the board has conducted three weeks ago a free seminar to all TV networks in the country about the provisions and penalties imposed in the Philippine flag law.

Laguardia disclosed that “Pokwang has readily apologized on air after she committed the grave mistake.”

Nonetheless, the board hinted that Pokwang is not yet off the hook.

It will be recalled that concert king Martin Nievera drew the flak owing to his wrong rendition of the Philippine National Anthem or “Lupang Hinirang” violative of the law during the May 5 Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton bout at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jiro Manio nilayasan ang trabaho sa Dos

Nakakalungkot naman ang balitang tinanggal na si Jiro Manio sa seryeng Tayong Dalawa, hindi na rin siya ire-represent ng Star Magic bilang talent nito.

Narating ng Star Magic ang desisyong ito matapos ang maraming pagkakataong ibinigay kay Jiro para itama ang ilang mali nito at ibalik ang interes na gampa­nan ang kanyang role sa nasabing teleserye.

Nauna rito, kinausap ng Star Magic ang batang aktor upang pag-usapan kung anumang problema mayroon ito. Nangako naman ito na babalikan ang kanyang trabaho pero, hindi niya tinupad at patuloy na hindi sinipot ang kanyang taping.

Katulad ng Star Magic, nanghihinayang ako dahil mahusay na artista si Jiro, nakapanghihinayang ang kanyang pagkawala sa Tayong Dalawa pero kailangan siyang bigyan ng leksiyon dahil sa kanyang unprofessional at irresponsible behavior.

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Zsa Zsa Padilla still mad at Dingdong for hurting Karylle

ZSA ZSA Padilla's last album was made seven years ago with Viva Records. She has since moved to PolyEast, where her daughter Karylle released an album recently. Why the seven-year gap?

"I was fighting kasi for an all original OPM album but Viva failed to give it to me," she says. "Then this offer from PolyEast came, 'Unchanging Love'. Hindi rin all original, sa next album ko na raw yun, but it does have original Tagalog songs, 'Kung', 'Iibigin Kita Muli' and 'Pagmamahal na Walang Wakas'."

After singing with Hotdog briefly, Zsa Zsa went solo with the song "Kahit Na" exactly 26 years ago. "I'm glad I'm still around and continues to record new albums."

What does she intend to do with Dolphy on Father's Day and when he celebrates his birthday in July? "Wala pang plans. Di ba dapat, his kids should plan for him for Father's Day. As for his birthday, I'm sure there'll be a celebration. Last year was memorable kasi ABS gave him a concert and named their theatre after him."

Is it true she's eligible now to marry but she no longer wants to walk down the aisle with Dolphy? "No. My annulment case is still going on. There's a story to that but I'm not allowed to discuss it. Six years na 'yung annulment case, baka ma-extend pa if I talk about it. There was a time we planned the wedding na at nang di matuloy, I went into a deep depression at naging traumatic for me. But a doctor friend told me that weddings are usually done to start a married life. In our case ni Dolphy, more than 20 years na kami and what else do we have to prove daw? Which is true naman, mas matagal pa kami kaysa other showbiz marriages. We have nothing else to prove as our relationship has withstood the test of time. Noon nga, pronounced pa ang age difference namin. But now, I'm 45 and he's 81, kaya malapit na kaming mag-abot."

Is she happy with the way ABS handles Karylle's career? "Oo naman. If there's an upside sa breakup that happened to her, it's the fact that people saw the grace in her. I'm really proud that she's a graceful person. Naiisip ko nga, ang babait lahat ng daughters ko, pati sina Zia and Nicole. I must have done something good and even Dolphy said, Oo nga, ang babait ng mga anak mo."

Has she seen Dingdong Dantes after the split? "Not yet. I'm praying for that nga, e, kasi I don't know how I'd feel dahil nakita ko kung paano nasaktan ang anak ko. Kung si Kay, graceful about it, ako, napo-provoke, e. I just hope we'll have a good encounter. The truth is may pictures pa siya sa bahay namin up to now kasi we really considered him a part of our family."

How does she feel about the trouble that her friend Dr. Vicki Belo is facing right now, considering she's a Belo endorser? "I don't know, nakikitsismis din lang ako, e. I haven't seen the videos and I have no itention of seeing them. I pray she'll get through this unscathed. Lilipas din naman ito."

Vicki fell for a much younger man. Would she consider herself wiser as she fell for a much older man? "I guess so, but if you're old, siguro having a much younger partner does make you feel better, which must be the reason why Dolphy fell for me. But no matter what your ages are, the important thing is to just have mutual love and respect for each other."

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Jake Cuenca: Di ako bad breath

First full-length movie at first movie ni Jake Cuenca sa Star Cinema ang Villa Estrella at nagkataon pang horror, na gusto niya, kaya super excited ito.

Honored ang actor to be working with director Rico Ilarde, na director din ng horror movie na Altar, na pinanood niya at gandang-ganda siya.

Sa July 1 ang playdate ng Villa Estrella.

Blessing kay Jake ang dumarating na maraming trabaho, kaya wala muna siyang lovelife.

Dahil din dito kaya hindi pinapansin ang mga intriga sa kanya na ang latest ay ang pagkukuwento raw ni Cristine Reyes na bad breath siya.

“Nagugulat ako sa mga lumalabas dahil walang ganu’ng intriga nang magkasama kami sa Bud Brothers.

“I’m very honored to work with her at okey kami sa set. Smooth sailing ang trabaho namin.

“Marami na akong nakapareha at wala akong naging problema sa kanila, kaya ’di ako apektado dahil alam kong ’di totoo.

“No big deal for me ang isyu, hindi ako naniniwala dahil okey ang samahan namin. Friend ko siya at sa kanya ang trust ko,” sabi ni Jake.

How’s his hygiene?

“Very hygienic ako. Naglilinis talaga ako, lalo na kung may kissing scene.”

Sa tanong kung hindi ba niya niligawan si Cristine, sabi ni Jake, ex-GF ito ng friend niyang si Dennis Trillo kaya hindi sila talo.

Kaibigan pa rin ang turing niya sa actress at happy siyang makatrabaho ito at gugustuhin pa rin niyang makatrabaho uli.

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Philippine TV Ratings, June 5 to 8

TOP 10 DAYTIME AND PRIMETIME PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE
(June 5 to 8, 2009; Taylor Nelson Sofres)

June 5, Friday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
2. Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (GMA-7) - 23.3%
3. Paano Ba ang Mangarap? (GMA-7) - 22.4%
4. Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
5. Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
6. Daisy Siete: Kambalilong (GMA-7) - 17.7%
7. Hot Shot (ABS-CBN) - 16.5%
8. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.3%
9. Mr. Bean (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
10. Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%

Primetime:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 39.4%
2. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 36.7%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 34.5%
4. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%
5. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 29.8%
6. Zorro (GMA-7) - 25.9%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.4%
8. All About Eve (GMA-7) - 23.8%
9. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 22.8%
10. Pinoy Bingo Night (ABS-CBN) - 19.5%

June 6, Saturday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.9%
3. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%
4. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 14.4%
5. Joey’s Quirky World (GMA-7) - 14.2%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) - 14%
7. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
8. Maynila (GMA-7) - 13%
9. The Search for the Talk ‘N Text Tipid-Sulit Idol (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
10. Happy Land (GMA-7) - 12.6%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) / Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 25.8%
2. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 23.7%
3. Komiks Presents Nasaan Ka Maruja (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
4. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 21.4%
5. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20.5%
6. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 19.5%
7. Are You The Next Big Star? (GMA-7) -16%
8. Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - 15%
9. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 14%

June 7, Sunday

Daytime:

1. ASAP ‘09 (GMA-7) - 19.9%
2. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
3. Your Song Presents: Boystown (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
4. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%
5. SOP (GMA-7) - 11.2%
6. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 10.6%
7. Dear Friend (GMA-7) - 9.7%
8. Hana Kimi Crazy In Love Again (ABS-CBN) - 9.6%
9. Power Rangers Operation Drive (ABS-CBN) - 9.5%
10. Jollitown (GMA-7) / Joey’s Quirky World (GMA-7) - 9.1%

Primetime:

1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 30.7%
2. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 30.6%
3. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%
4. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 22%
5. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 18.9%
6. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) / Power of 10 (GMA-7) - 17.4%
7. TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) - 16%
8. All Star K (GMA-7) - 15.9%
9. Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 11.5%
10. ABS-CBN Leadership Forum (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%

June 8, Monday

Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 23.6%
2. Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (GMA-7) - 21.3%
3. Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 17.5%
5. Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
6. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 16.6%
7. Daisy Siete: Kambalilong (GMA-7) - 15.4%
8. Hot Shot (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
9. Naruto Shippuuden (ABS-CBN) - 14.3%
10. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%

Primetime:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 41.4%
2. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 38%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 36.5%
4. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 33.4%
5. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 27.2%
6. Zorro (GMA-7) - 25.4%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.7%
8. Totoy Bato (GMA-7) - 23.1%
9. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 20.4%
10. Pinoy Bingo Night (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%

Source: TNS via PEP via Starmometer.com

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Piolo Pascual to be painted shirtless

Pumayag na pala si Piolo Pascual na i-paint siya ng topless at gagawin ito sa Obra ni Nanay Gallery ni Cristy Fermin pagdating niya mula sa show ng ABS-CBN talents sa Amerika.

Ang grupo nina Jun Martinez, Nick Masangcay, Gene de Loyola, Vic Pacheco, at Roland Santos ang sinuwerteng pinayagan ng aktor na i-paint siya.

May mga gustong mag-sit in habang iginuguhit si Piolo para malapitan nilang makita ang ganda ng katawan nito, kaya lang bawal yata.

Hintayin na lang daw na matapos ang painting na, for sure, mai-exhibit sa gallery. Ang ’di pa namin alam ay kung for sale ang painting ng aktor na tiyak marami ang bibili.

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No KC Concepcion video

In a country where gossip travels faster than light, expect interesting twists and turns to current issues.

In the wake of the sex videos involving Dr. Hayden Kho and Katrina Halili (and two other girls who haven’t come out yet, one an ABS-CBN starlet and the other a Brazilian model), other names have cropped up as also having their own “videos,” including Rufa Mae Quinto (denied), Bea Alonzo (denied), Phoemela Baranda (denied) and KC Concepcion.

The thing to do is to trash those rumors as just that — trash.

Meanwhile, The Belo Medical Group has issued the following statement:

In light of recent rumors surrounding the actress KC Concepcion and The Belo Medical Group, we would like to categorically state that Ms. Concepcion has never visited any of our branches at any time. Likewise, we wish to reiterate that The Belo Medical Group has never used any device, whether video or audio, to secretly record the activities of its patients.

We challenge anyone to present proof of this absurd allegation, confident that no such evidence exists. There is no logical reason why a business of our size, track record and reputation would ever invest in such a worthless endeavor. More importantly, we value and uphold the privacy of our clients.

We strongly condemn all those responsible for spreading this harmful gossip. Furthermore, we cannot help but wonder why anyone would wish to tarnish the reputation of Ms. Concepcion and The Belo Medical Group based solely on false hearsay.

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Vicki Belo: Ako na nga ang pinagtaksilan, ako pa ang dinemanda

“Nakakasama ng loob dahil ako na ang pinagtaksilan, ako pa ang dinemanda.”

Ito ang naging reaksyon ni Dra. Vicki Belo matapos magsampa ng kaso laban sa kanya ng sexy actress na si Katrina Halili pagdating sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport sakay ng Cathay Pacific flight CX-907 kahapon ng umaga kasama ang kanyang mga anak na sina Crystalle at Quark Henares matapos ang dalawang linggong taping at bakasyon sa Europa.

Hindi na naitago pa ni Belo ang kinikimkim na sama ng loob sa pagkaka­dawit sa kaso dahil sa aniya’y siya na ang pinagtaksilan at inagawan ni Halili ng nobyo na si Dr. Hayden Kho ay siya pa ngayon ang nahaharap sa kaso hinggil sa pagpapakalat ng Katrina-Hayden sex videos.

Sinabi ni Belo na kakausapin niya ang kanyang abogadong si Adel Tamano.

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Piolo Pascual's reaction video on Manny Pacquiao fight

Ang reaksyon ni Piolo Pascual habang pinapanood nito ang laban ni Manny Pacquiao. Naka-post sa YouTube ang video at may pamagat na Piolo Exclusive Video Hot and Fresh.

Video posted below.


Piolo and Sam on a very ordinary day of manny Pacquiao and Hatton bout Stare closely at how Piolo made those remarkable reactions.

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Ruffa Gutierrez, understanding ang gustong regalo

“It’s not true! Bakit ako maglalayas? One year akong nag-stay sa family home namin sa Dasma para makapag-save. But now that I’m turning a year older it’s better to have my own place. I have a condo in Greenhills, pero ‘di ko pa alam kung du’n ako titira. There’s nothing wrong if I have a place of my own. Thankful ako sa parents ko na tinanggap kami sa bahay nila, but it’s high time to have my own place. We’ll still visit them, we can have dinner.”

Sabi ni Ruffa Gutierrez sa launching ng Speak Out Against Domestic Violence dahil siya ang kinuhang spokesperson ng Avon Philippines, nang mabalitaang ini-report sa Startalk na naglayas siya sa bahay nila sa Dasmariñas Village.

Teary-eyed ito nang sama-sama ang mga taga-Avon, survivors domestic violence at mga nasa likod ng Women’s and Children’s Crisis Care and Protection na ibalabal sa kanya ang birthday gift nilang purple shawl at sinundan ng cake with purple décor at kinantahan ng birthday song.

Hindi material things ang gustong birthday gifts ni Ruffa from her loved ones, from her mom, understanding na, from her Yilmaz Bektas, ang pagpirma nito sa papers para ma-renew ang passport ng mga anak nilang sina Lorin at Venice.

Hindi nito sinagot kung anong gustong regalo mula kay John Lloyd Cruz at nakiusap pa ngang tigilan na ang isyu sa kanila. Tapos na raw sana ang isyu, kaso biglang binuhay ni Kris Aquino, kaya pinakiusapan na niya si Kris na tigilan na ang panunukso.

Friend sina Ruffa at ex ni John Lloyd na si Liz Uy, nag-usap na sila tungkol sa isyu at ayaw na niyang mag-comment at mag-uusap uli ‘pag balik nito.

Samantala, ibinalita ni Ruffa na bukod sa Shake, Rattle & Roll XI, gagawa rin sila ng movie nina Aiko Melendez at Carmina Villaroel kasama si Pokwang. Wish ni Ruffa na makasama rin si AiAi delas Alas na nakasama nilang tatlo sa isang pelikula sa Regal noong mga bata pa sila.

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Cinema One Originals presents Kuwentong UPCAT

Cinema One Originals’ winning film UPCAT screens at the Indiesine of the Robinsons Galleria from June 10 to 16.

Directed by Carlo Roman Olivarez in a screenplay by Inna Miren Salazar and Alfred Geoffrey Reyes, UPCAT stars Bembol Roco, Mark Gil, Felix Roco, Joseph Roble, Hiyasmin “Yas” Neri and Malou Crisologo.

Carrying the catchline “Ito ang kuwento ng mga Sukatan, Pasikatan at Shaded Circles. Ito ang Kuwentong UPCAT ni Lucas,” the State University’s famous college entrance exam acronym this time becomes a coming-of-age melodrama that shows the dreams and aspirations, hopes and fears and the roads in the academe teens take to make it in college. UPCAT follows the personal journey and growth of two high school seniors and buddies who believe passing the UPCAT will be a passport to their dreams.

One of the finalists in the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival, UPCAT garnered support in its screening at the UP Film Institute Theater in Diliman Campus following the awards nights in November last year. It also became the festival’s top-grosser in its December screening. The Happy Endings Film production is juxtaposed with the background music of Raimund Marasigan. UPCAT was acclaimed by students and professionals.

UPCAT at the IndieSine of the Robinsons Galleria is part of the continuing celebration of Cinema One’s 15 years of leadership in the local cable viewing arena.

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