Robin Padilla sobra-sobra ang pag-aasikaso pinapaliguan pa ni Mariel

Nakabalik na sa bansa ang mag-asawang sina Robin Padilla at Mariel Rodriguez mula sa kanilang bakasyon at shooting ng pelikula sa India. Kumusta kaya ang naging buhay ng mag-asawa sa India?

Nagkuwento si Robin sa amin sa SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon) kung anong klaseng asawa para sa kanya si Mariel. “Noong nandun kami ay ginampanan niya (Mariel) ang pagiging asawa. Gigising ‘yan ng maaga, gagawan ako ng kape, alam niya na ‘yung dalawa lang ang importante sa buhay ko, siya at kape. Mortal sin na wala akong kape. Kung maghanda siya ng almusal ay engrande, ang dami-dami. Napagtiisan ko iyon ng isang linggo, noong pangalawang linggo, sinabi ko na sa kanya na ako’y oatmeal lang. Napaka-espesyal pa rin ng oatmeal niya, kung anu-anong inilalagay, kung anu-anong prutas.

“Tapos ihahanda na niya ‘yung tubig ko, sinisigurado niyang may hot water, handa na ‘yung timba, masasabi kong di ‘yan maliligo hangga’t di niya ako napaliliguan, pag­labas ko ng C.R. nandun ‘yung isusuot ko,” nakangiting kuwento ni Binoe.

Paano naman kaya nila nai-celebrate ang birthday ni Robin? “Ako’y baduy na baduy talaga sa birthday party, tanong siya nang tanong kung ano ang gagawin natin. Sabi ko sa kanya, magagalit ako kapag binigyan mo ako ng ganyan kasi nga ay baduy na baduy ako sa ganyan. Basta tayong dalawa lang ang magkasama ay okay na ako. Di pa rin siya nagpapigil, nakipag-connivance siya sa mga anak ko kina Kylie and Queenie, ginawan nila ako ng surprise party. Para ‘di ako magalit, ang inimbita nila ay ‘yung mga crew ko sa India, ‘yung mga kasama ko sa India. Ang gulat ko pagkatapos kong magdasal, pagbalik ko sa library ay nakahanda na sila, kumakanta ng Happy Birthday, napaka-sweet talaga ni Mariel,” dagdag pa ni Robin.

“Dalawa ‘yung regalo niya sa akin. Hinanap niya ‘yung camera na gusto ko, niregalo niya sa akin. Akala ko ay tapos na iyon, pagpasok ko ng kuwarto ay may malaking tarpaulin, happy birthday na lahat ng memorable picture namin sa India nandoon. May mga karton na malalaki, sabi ko ano ‘to? Ikaw talaga gumastos ka pa. Mga regalo pala para sa mga bata sa foundation, payong, jacket, note pad, bag, kinumpleto niya ‘yung school year next year ng mga bata. Wala nang hihigit pa sa mga regalo niya na ‘yun. Napaka-importante,” nakangiting pagtatapos pa ni Robin.

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Sarah Geronimo afraid of Kimerald fans

Hindi pa masabi ni Sarah Geronimo kung totoong si Gerald Anderson ang makakapareha niya sa next movie na kanyang gagawin. Aniya ay wala pa raw confirmation sa kanya ang manager na si Boss Vic del Rosario.

Pero if ever, tatanggapin ba niya at willing siyang gawin?

“Ano po, depende pa rin talaga sa materyal, ’yung script, ’yung istorya ng movie at tingnan po muna natin kung meron po kaming chemistry ni Gerald, ’di ba?”

Kung siya ang tatanungin, may chemistry ba sila?

“Hindi ko po alam, eh, hindi ko pa masasabi kasi never pa kaming nagkaroon ng... ay nagkasama pala kami sa Jollibee, kami nina Kim (Chiu), kaming tatlo, ayun lang po.”

Pero ngayon pa nga lang ay may issue nang nagagalit na raw ang mga fans ni Kim at diumano ay may mga pananakot na ring ginagawa sakaling matuloy ang Gerald-Sarah. Ano ang masasabi ng Pop Princess tungkol dito?

“Wala pa naman po akong natatanggap,” natatawang sabi ni Sarah. “Pero I believe na si Boss Vic naman po, kung anuman ’yung nakikita niyang maganda sa talent niya, doon siya, eh. So, kung nakikita naman niya na hindi magiging maganda ang effect sa akin, hindi naman niya siguro ipipilit, ’di ba? So, ibibigay ko na po ‘yun sa manager ko, sa mga magulang ko. Siyempre, sasabihin ko rin kung anuman ang nasa loob ko.”

Sa huli, Sarah hopes na huwag naman daw sana siyang makatanggap ng death threats mula sa mga fans sakali ngang matuloy ang proyekto niya kay Gerald. Kahit pa kasi sabihin pang plain pananakot ‘yun, aniya ay death threats pa rin ’yun.

“Kasi, nakakatakot din, dahil hindi mo rin talaga alam kung ano puwede nilang gawin, eh,” pahayag pa ni Sarah.

Samantala, tuloy na tuloy na ang first concert nila ever ni Martin Nievera on Feb. 12 sa Araneta Coliseum. Siyempre, super-excited na si Sarah sa collaboration niyang ito with the Concert King.

“I’m in awe po talaga na nangyayari itong collaboration namin ni Sir Martin, the Concert King. Ang nakakasama ni Sir Martin, sina, of course si Ms. Pops (Fernandez), the Concert Queen, sina Ms. Regs (Regine Velasquez), sina Ms. Leah (Salonga), siyempre ho, talagang ano ito, nakakalula pero magandang challenge ito and mag-e-enjoy ako dito, I know na marami akong matututunan from Sir Martin, musically and intellectually din. So ’yun po.”

Since sila na ni Martin ang magkasama sa isang Valentine concert, ibig bang sabihin talaga nito ay pinalitan na niya si Pops Fernandez bilang Concert Queen?

“Ay, no po, wala po, hindi ko nga alam kung bakit may ganu’ng thinking na may papalit sa ganito, sa Concert King, sa Concert Queen, ’wag naman po ganu’n.

“Kasi, once na ikaw na po ang Concert King or Concert Queen, ikaw na ’yun, walang papalit du’n,” pagtatapos ni Sarah.

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Cristine's sizzling love scenes with Zanjoe

GRABE ang mga eksena nina Zanjoe Marudo at Cristine Reyes sa Maria Cecilia’s Kristine series ng ABS-CBN na napapanood Lunes hanggang Biyernes sa Primetime Bida last week. After ng wedding scene ng dalawa ay katakut-takot na laplapan at romansa ang mga sumunod na eksena.

“Nakakapagod silang panoorin. Laspag na laspag si Cristine sa eksena. Maya’t maya ay naglalaplapan sila. Wala talagang puknat,” kuwento sa amin ng ilang televiewers na nakatutok sa programa.

“Feeling nga namin, eh, naabuso si Cristine sa kanilang mga eksena ni Zanjoe. Nakakaawa siya. Hindi lang siguro siya makapagreklamo kasi nga trabaho ’yon, pero minsan, parang hindi na siya komportable sa ginagawa niya,” dagdag pa ng avid viewer ng programa.

“Teka, puwede bang may mga ganu’n ding eksena si Cristine kay Rayver Cruz? Mas bagay kasi silang dalawa. Ayaw namin kay Zanjoe,” hirit pa niya.

Eh, ’yon naman pala. Ayaw nila kay Zanjoe kaya hindi nila type ang mga kissing scenes nila ni Cristine. Nakakaloka.

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Jessy Mendiola in Sabel

Jessy Mendiola stars in her first lead role on ABS-CBN. “Sabel” is the tv adaptation of the classic 1981 movie “Bata Pa Si Sabel” from Regal Films which launched the career of Snooky Serna. Portraying the lead role in the ABS-CBN adaptation is young actress Jessy Mendiola (Gimik 2010).

Jessy’s leading men in “Sabel” will be AJ Perez and Joseph Marco reprising the roles of Albert Martinez and Joel Alano in the Joey Gosiengfiao film.

In support roles are Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Rita Avila and Raymond Bagatsing.

“Sabel” is set to premiere on December 6 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Jovit Baldivino New Album - I’d Do Anything For Love

MATAPOS ang platinum success ng kanyang unang album na Faithfully, isa na namang album na pinamagatang I’d Do Anything For Love ang handog ng Pilipinas Got Talent Grand Winner na si Jovit Baldivino mula sa Star Records and Sony Music Philippines.
Mula sa isang pagiging siomai vendor, pinatunayan ni Jovit na gagawin nito ang lahat para sa musika. Ngayon ay inaani na niya ang resulta ng kanyang mga pinaghirapan.
“Tuwing kakanta po ako sinisigurado ko na galing sa puso ko at nararamdaman ko talaga ’yung kanta para maayos kong maihatid sa nakikinig at nanonood ang mensahe ng awitin,” ani Jovit.

Nakapaloog sa bagong album ni Jovit ang mga kantang I Can Wiat Forever, Carrie, I’ll Do Anything For Love, Please Forgive Me, Mahal Pa Rin Kita, Making Love Out Of Nothing At All, Nananaginip Ng Gising, Ika’y Mahal Pa Rin at marami pang iba.
Ang Nananaginip Ng Gising ang unang kantang sinulat ni Jovit. Carrier single naman ng album ang kantang Carrie.

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Yeng Constantino performs at Casino Filipino

Casino Filipino Pavilion culminates its month-long celebration of Maagang Pasko sa Casino Filipino with a special free concert from Yeng Constantino on Nov. 30 at 9 p.m.

The voice behind chart toppers Hawak Kamay and Salamat, Yeng is a popular crowd drawer among PAGCOR customers and guests. She has previously performed in some of the biggest Casino Filipino branches nationwide like Airport Casino and Heritage.

“Working with PAGCOR is great,” says Yeng. “I started performing there when I became the first Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA). Until now, I have shows at Casino Filipino.”

The preppy rocker also shared that her first show at the Airport Casino with Erik Santos was one of her most memorable performances. It was a hit and the reception of the audience was overwhelming.

Celebrating her fourth year in the industry, Yeng’s third album Lapit was hailed Album of the Year during the Second Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Award for Music last October. Like her other recordings, the album contains her original Tagalog compositions.

For more information on Yeng’s show and other entertainment offerings of Casino Filipino, call 852-7760 or 852-7754 or visit www.pagcor.ph.

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A wonderful Christmas from Christian

I had misgivings about Christian Bautista doing a Christmas album. I thought, not after Jed Madela and certainly not with the same producer, Ito Rapadas. Jed has this choir boy voice that is perfect for Christmas songs. Christian is more of the pop crooner. Well, maybe if he did only romantic Christmas songs, he might be able to hack it. But his style might come out inadequate for the soaring carols.

I was wrong. Christian’s A Wonderful Christmas produced by Ito is now available and it is good. I had forgotten that Christian has matured as an artist and should be able to interpret songs his own way. It was also good of Ito to give him light and easy arrangements that suit him best. I like most of all the Mariah Carey original All I Want For Christmas. Christian’s version is more rock than soul. Very nice.

Then I find turning a hymn like Amazing Grace into a folksy ballad backed by piano and guitar a brilliant idea. I also like his finger snapping Last Christmas, plus the jazzy Silver Bells and Christmas Alphabet. Then I wonder where they found the unheard of Christmas Shoes. It is a very sad song but is also so full of the Christmas spirit.

There is also The Gift Of Christmas, a duet with Liza Chan-Parpan of a Michael Chan composition. Remember, Liza is the daughter of the famous Jose Mari Chan. Their duet of Christmas In Our Hearts is one of the biggest-selling recordings in local pop music history. She should be able to bring lots of luck to Christian’s album. Besides, although Jose Mari did not write the song, his son Michael did.

Also included are the lovely Nakaraang Pasko by Tats Faustino which still sounds new, Christmas Time, which Christian co-wrote with Jordan Bautista and Ito, plus the standards The Christmas Song; Little Drummer Boy; What A Wonderful World and the traditional, Angels We Have Heard On High, O Come All Ye Faithful and It Came Upon A Midnight Clear. You can listen to these throughout the season and should find lots more to enjoy next year and the next, etc.
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Competition heats up on ABS-CBN's Star Power

After a series of vocal showdown, thrilling elimination rounds and rigorous mentoring of Sharon Cuneta, only 12 finalists remain to be the first ever Star Power Female Pop Superstar on ABS-CBN’s Star Power. They are Akiko Solon (Cebu), Ninay Lescano (Batangas), Kaye Racho (Cebu), Macy delos Reyes (Cebu), K-La Rivera (Canada), Natasia Cunanan (Bulacan), Rose Ann Francisco (Batangas), Laurice Bermillo (Bataan), Angeline Quinto (Manila), Sam Hernandez (Taguig), Krissel Valdez (Davao) and Monica Sacay (Leyte).

Competition heats up tonight as each finalist works hard to last until the final round of the singing challenge. Judges Edgar Mortiz, Mitch Valdes and Billy Crawford are present to give tips and advices on improving their talent.

The remaining hopefuls will also undergo vocal training under Kitchie Molina, Gary Valenciano and Arnel Pineda. Boy Abunda, on the other hand, is in charge of the girls’ personality development while Georcelle Dapat will hold dance training lessons for the girls.

To vote for your favorite contestant, just text SPOWER and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers.

For bulk voting, text SPOWER BULK to 2366 for Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart, Talk ‘N Text and Sun.

Star Power, Sharon’s Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar airs Sundays after Rated K.

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Iya Villania aminadong kulang sa boobs

With her 34-25-34 vital statistics, bagay na bagay maging calendar girl at 2011 endorser ng Tanduay si Iya Villania. Kita rin sa mga litrato na wala siyang kiyemeng isuot ang nagseseksihang swimsuit, pero tiniyak nitong hindi siya magpapa-sexy at hindi lalabas sa FHM.

Wala raw siyang boobs para magpa-sexy at feeling niya, right time na for her na maging Tanduay Calendar Girl, ngayong komportable siya sa body niya at feeling mature na siya. Wala rin siyang second thought in accepting the project at suportado siya ng BF niyang si Drew Arellano na “mahal ko siya” ang sagot nang biruin sa pagpapaseksi ng GF.

“It’s a complicated story” lang ang sagot ni Iya sa tanong kung bakit hindi siya natuloy sa GMA 7, pero thankful siya sa network na nagpakita ng interes na kunin siya at na-feel din niyang importante pa siya sa ABS-CBN kahit maraming talents ang network.

Hindi rin sinagot ni Iya kung totoong P13.3 M ang TF niya sa ABS-CBN sa three-year contract niya, kumpara sa P7.5 million per year o P22.5 M kung natuloy siyang bumalik sa GMA7.

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ABS-CBN naghain ng P127 million copyright infringement case laban sa Willing Willie

Tuloy ang laban sa korte sa pagitan ng ABS-CBN at ng dating talent nitong si Willie Revillame.

Noong Miyerkules (Nov 24), ay nagsampa ng panibagong kaso ang ABS-CBN laban kay Revillame, sa kanyang production outfit na WilProductions Inc., at sa ABC 5 (kilala rin bilang TV5) dahil sa diumano’y pangongopya ng Willing Willie sa Wowowee, na dating programa ni Revillame sa ABS-CBN.

Sa Regional Trial Court ng Makati inihain ng ABS-CBN ang P127 million copyright infringement case laban sa kampo ni Willie. Pahayag ng ABS-CBN, hindi maitatatwa ang pag-labag nina Willie sa section 172.2(l) ng Intellectual Property Code ng bansa dahil sa malaking pagkakahawig ng Willing Willie sa Wowowee.

Ayon sa ABS-CBN, bilang producer ng Wowowee, ito ang may-ari ng lahat ng episode ng programa, kung kaya’t may karapatan itong protektahan sa anumang pagnanakaw o pangongopya.

Dagdag pa ng ABS-CBN, ang lantarang pangga-gaya ni Willie at ng iba pang akusado sa Wowowee ay patunay lang na sadyang ginawa ito upang maagaw ang suporta ng mga manonood ng Wowowee na binuo at pinalaki ng ABS-CBN sa loob ng limang taon.

Sa kabila ng pagpapalit ng pamagat ng programa at ng mga segments nito, marami pa ring aspeto ang Willing Willie ang diumano’y kinopya pa rin sa Wowowee.

Ilan sa mga nasaad na pangongopya sa hinain na kaso ay: (1) Ang opening song at/o dance number na pinangungunahan ng host; (2) Ang BIGA-TEN sa Wowowee na ginawang Big Time Ka sa Willing Willie; (3) Ang Willie of Fortune sa Wowowee na tinawag na Willtime Bigtime, kung saan may panayam sa mga contestants tungkol sa kanilang personal na buhay na sinusundan ng pagpapakita nila ng talent bago maglaro ng isang singing at/o ng trivia game; (4) mapapanood din sa Willing Willie ang ilang dancers at karakter na nakilala sa Wowowee tulad ni April “Congratulations” Gustilo; at (5) ang set design, stage, studio viewers’ seats lay-out, lighting at camera angles sa Willing Willie na kahalintulad ng nakikita noon sa Wowowee.

Ayon sa ABS-CBN, nakapagdulot at patuloy na nagdudulot ng “irreparable damage” sa Kapamilya network ang pagpapalabas ng ABC5 sa mga pango­ngopya ng Willing Willie. At dahil WilProductions, Inc. ang producer ng programa, dapat din itong humarap sa kaso. Kasama rin sa mga inakusahan si ABC5 President Ray Espinosa.

Maliban sa paghingi ng kabayaran na P127 Million para sa mga danyos, nais din ng ABS-CBN na magpataw ng Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) at/o Writ of Injunction para pigilan si Revillame, ang ABC5 at ang iba pang akusado sa patuloy na pagpapalabas ng sinasabing kopya sa Wowowee na Willing Willie.

Pahayag ng ABS-CBN, isa itong mabigat na kaso ng pangongopya o plagiarism lalo sa panahon ngayon na lumalaganap ang pagnanakaw ng intellectual property
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Sharon Cuneta - I’m sorry to Aga if he felt slighted

Alam na alam ni Sharon Cuneta ang gustong itanong ng entertainment press sa kanyang press launch kahapon para sa bagong endorsement niyang Zen Zest Fragrance.

Siya pa mismo ang nagsabi na itanong na lahat at huwag nang mahiya pa dahil willing siyang sagutin.

Nang ma-mention ng isang columnist ang name ni Aga Muhlach, siya na mismo ang nagsabing ikukuwento muna niya mula sa umpisa ang lahat para mas malinaw.

“Alam n’yo, ito ha,” she started, “ang pakiusap ko lang po, para lang walang nami-misinterpret, walang nami-misconstrue, sana po ’yung sasabihin ko, eksakto lang (ang isulat), pati ’yung voice, the way I say it, request ko lang po.

“You can quote me all you want but kindly, just make it accurate kasi, it’s a very sensitive topic and ang dami ko kasing puwedeng sabihin but you know, I don’t know if I’m alone in wanting to save the friendship.

“Kasi, ang totoo nito, ganito lang po ’yon, dapat hindi naman lalabas ’yung mga rason ng tampo ko, kasi seven years na kaming magkaibigang matalik (ni Aga) as in puwede niya akong batukan, puwede ko siyang suntukin, ganu’n,” say ni Sharon saka bumungisngis.

“Kasi, very ano kami... I know him, he knows me, I love his family, minsan pupunta siya sa bahay, kakain siya, si Kiko (Pangilinan, her husband), you know, it was all going very well.

“Meron lang little things na siguro, palilipasin ko ’yung iba, kasi lalaki naman siya, babae ako. Pero after a while, siyempre, parang meron ka lang mga tampo na between you lang naman ’yon, eh.

“’Yung lumabas, nagpapasalamat nga ako sa SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon), eh, kasi kinunan nila ’yung part nu’ng nangyari ’yon. Sinu-sino nasa concert ni Ai-Ai (de las Alas)?” tanong niya sa press.

Ang tinutukoy ni Sharon ay ang Akin ang Tronong Ito concert ni Ai-Ai held at the Araneta Coliseum last Nov. 19, kung saan nangyari ang reportedly pang-ookray ng megastar kay Aga sa parteng umarteng parang hindi niya kilala ang aktor.

“Kasi sabi nila, parang na-bad-trip forever yata ’yung tao, ’yun ang impression, hindi naman exact words, pero parang na-nega, ganyan. Pero after a while, nakita nilang okey lang, parang nagpatawa na kami’t lahat, pero in the end, sabi ko, ‘joke,’ gumanyan pa ako.

“Alam n’yo, sa totoo lang, I thought, kakausapin niya ako na ‘Ems (tawag sa kanya ni Aga), bakit?’ ganyan.

“Pero, on the other hand, iniiisip ko rin, nu’ng nabasa ko ’yung article ni Ricky Lo, du’n ako nagulat kasi parang... I don’t know, alam n’yo sa mga artista, merong tinatawag na... parang sa inyo rin, mga press kayo, ’yung you know what to write about, ’yung mga huwag na lang, you know what’s not na lang.

“Ang akin, sa mga artista, parang maski paano, parang mayroong honor code, ’yung para kayong magkakapatid na meron ’yung hindi na ilalabas, merong nilalabas.

“When the Ricky Lo article came out, ang pinaka- na-hurt ako ru’n… by the way, I would just like to say that I never said the project with Gabby (Concepcion) was the horror movie, those are two separate projects.

“’Yung project din ni Lea (Salonga), with Aga, hindi rin ’yung dapat project namin, nagkataon lang na pumasok na ’yung Lea, pero wala namang kinalaman si Lea. Dudugtungan ko ’yung Lea mamaya, kasi sino ’yung nagsulat na I snubbed Lea?” tanong niya.

“Kasi it came out, but Lea immediately, on her Twitter account, tweeted it’s not true, kasi paglabas niya, she sang before me, so, pagbaba niya, nandu’n na ako sa backstage.

“Sabi ko, ‘Lei!,’ tapos nagyakapan kami, tapos sabi ko pa nga ‘you know, we should do a back to back,’ tapos sabi niya, ‘that would be fun.’ ’Yung ganu’ng masaya, walang kaanu-ano sa stage,” kuwento ni Sharon.

Ayon pa sa Megastar, laglagan daw talaga ’yung concert ni Ai-Ai at marami pa raw siyang gustong sabihing pagbibiro at hindi raw niya inaasahang mabu-blow-out of proportion ang ginawa niyang pagbibiro.

“Anyway, to make the long story short, nu’ng lumabas ’yung article ni Tito Ricky, ’yung parang meron lang nabanggit du’n na ‘my DPA thinks’ na parang baka kasi something-something about the movie, and I may have felt rejected na, kasi alam ko naman kung kanino galing lahat. Kasi pareho rin sa sinusulat ni Tita Ethel (Ramos, manager ni Aga) and Salve (Asis, entertainment editor).”

Naiintindihan daw niya na minsan ay napupuna siya ng writers lalo na’t alam niya kung concerned lang sa kanya ang writer at naa-appreciate naman daw niya ’yon.

“Pero ito, between me and Aga ito. Lumaki na ito nang ganito, nagkasakit-sakitan na. After the Ricky Lo article, parang naawa naman ako sa sarili ko, so, I had to defend myself. I had to give reasons.

“I said sorry na through the column of Tito Ricky, and I will say it again to you, I’m sorry to the audience of Ai-Ai, I’m sorry to Ai-Ai, I’m sorry to Aga if he felt slighted, but you know what, I really thought, while it was going on, I had it all under control, na joke kasi talaga.

“Alam n’yo kung talagang galit ako, at ’di ko na mapigil ang tampo ko, hahamunin ko na lang siya ng suntukan, hindi ba?” say niya saka bumungisngis ulit.

Medyo naging emosyonal din si Mega nang sabihin niyang walang-wala siyang pagkukulang kay Aga at sobrang pinahahalagahan niya ang friendship nilang dalawa’t nalulungkot siya na naging ganito ang ending nila.

“Walang-wala akong pagkukulang sa kanya, minahal ko siya, totoo ako sa kanya, hindi ko siya sino-showbiz. Walang-wala akong pagkukulang kung maaari, lahat ng hiling niya, ibigay ko, ganu’n akong kaibigan.

“So, siguro nami-miss ko lang siya, nami-miss ko lang na mabigyan ng kaunting importansya not because I’m feeling ‘Oy, she’s the megastar,’ no. Importansiya bilang kaibigan, ’yun lang ang hinihiling ko.

Ikinuwento rin ni Sharon na tinext niya si Aga bago niya nakausap si Ricky Lo the day na lumabas ang kolum nito at sinabihan naman siya ng aktor na magte-take lang at tatawagan siya pagkatapos ng take.

“The same day, he texted me, pero nakausap ko na si Ricky Lo, sabi niya, ‘I’m sorry, Ems, if I made you feel that way,’ in fairness naman, ‘I didn’t mean to make you feel that way,’ ganyan. And sabi niya, ‘I’ll call you.’

“He was taping with Ai-Ai. But before he could call me back, tinext ko siya na ‘Teng, siguro, huwag muna tayo mag-usap kasi ngongo pa ako sa kaiiyak, tapos nagtatrabaho ka.’ Then, sabi niya, ‘you’re right, basta we’ll talk soon.’ I never heard from him again after my write-up came out,” patuloy pa ng megastar.

“Mahal na mahal ko siya, wala akong balak na tapusin ang friendship na ito. Amin ’yung magkaibigan, eh. Hindi ko alam kung bakit kailangang maging issue, eh, kababae kong tao, kalalaki niyang tao.

“Eto ngayon ang masakit sa akin, inisa-isa ko, lalahatin ko na. ’Yung pinakamalaking artista sa pelikulang Pilipino, magmula kay FPJ, si Daboy, isa-isahin ’yan, sina Cesar, umabot na tayo kay Gabby.

“‘Yung akin lang, ganito, inisa-isa ko na ang lahat ng leading men ko, isali n’yo na ang lahat ng presidente sa Pilipinas, magmula kay Marcos, walang nang-insulto sa akin nang ganito.

“Hindi ako nakaramdam ng ganitong sakit, kahit publicly, nagamit ’yung word na reject, Diyos ko, nire-reject ba ako?” sabi ni Sharon, teary-eyed.

Sa huli, may mensahe siya kay Aga.

“Alam mo, Teng, hindi ako magtatampo kung hindi kita mahal. Kaibigan kita, hindi ako magtatampo kung hindi kita mahal at hindi ka importante sa akin, hindi rin ako hihingi ng tawad kung wala akong pakialam o respeto sa ’yo. So, paano, Teng, ganito na lang tayo?

“Parang, Diyos ko, magsasagutan tayo sa kolum? Usually, hindi talaga nagsasalita si Aga, pero kasi, ’yung manager ko kasi, walang kolum. Unfair, eh. Baka naman puwedeng mag-usap kami.”

Ayon pa kay Sharon, lambing lang naman ang katapat ng tampo niya at kung ’yung iba raw na leading men niya ’yon, tulad ni Robin Padilla, baka hinalikan pa siya at inamu-amo.

“Lambing ang katapat ’pag nagtampo ako sa kahit na sinong leading man, hindi issue. Hindi column article.”

In the end, Sharon really hopes daw na maayos ang lahat sa pagitan nila ni Aga.

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Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar

Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar. ABS-CBN is once again looking for kids who are talented, cute and “bibo” to become the next kiddie superstar!

The magic continues as ABS-CBN brings back Star Circle Quest for Kids – the Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar!

Audition dates and venue:

Talented kids aged 5 to 8 are invited for an audition on November 27 to 29, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at the ABS-CBN Compund (proceed to the ABS-CBN center road).

Requirements:

Bring a photocopy of birth certificate (NSO), 2 3R Photos (full body and close up), and audition materials (ex. minus one, dance music, costume etc.).

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Kim Chiu keeps distance from Gerald-Bea breakup

Solo project ni Kim Chiu ang Your Song Presents Kim na magsisimula sa December 12, pero sa presscon niya last Tuesday, hindi naiwasan siyempre na maitanong pa rin ang ka-loveteam na si Gerald Anderson.

Una nang gustong malinawan ng lahat ay kung ito na ba ang simula ng paghihiwalay ng kanilang loveteam since sa Your Song, iba’t ibang aktor ang kanyang makakapareha for 13 episodes every Sunday.

Ayon kay Kim, sana ay makasama pa rin niya si Gerald in one of the 13 episodes alang-alang sa mga Kimerald, pero aniya, umiikot naman ang mundo nila at alam nilang hindi puwedeng laging sila ang magkasama.

“Sa four years naming magkasama ni Gerald, siguro, time na rin para mag-grow, para magkaroon kami ng chance na ibang tao ang makasama namin, na ibang tao ang makatrabaho namin, and siyempre, sana, magkatrabaho ulit kami, sana mabigyan ulit ng chance,” say ni Kim.

But when asked kung ano ba talaga ang nangyari sa relasyon nila ni Gerald, Kim refused to talk at say niya, sana, ibalato na lang sa kanila ang tungkol doon.

“Ano na lang po, respeto na lang po ninyo sa amin ni Gerald and balato na lang po ninyo sa amin kung anuman po ang nangyari.

“Hayaan na po natin ’yon, wala na po ’yon. Basta masaya naman po kami, okay naman po kami, nag-uusap naman po kami ni Gerald ngayon and ganu’n pa rin naman.”

May nagkomento na hindi mananahimik ang issue hanggang hindi sila nagsasalita at say ni Kim, “Mas maraming salita, mas marami pong nasasaktan at mas marami pong natatamaan, kaya mas pinili ko na huwag na lang sagutin ang mga ’yan at manahimik na lang. Ayoko po ng gulo.”

Ipinahayag din ni Biboy Arboleda ng adprom na binigyan nila ng request sheet si Kim bago magsimula ang Your Song kung sinu-sino ang gusto niyang makaparehang aktor pati na ang mga artistang babae na gusto niyang makasama kaya tinanong ng press ang young actress kung sinu-sino ang ni-request niya.

“Marami po, eh, friends ko, like si Maja Salvador, sina Sam Milby, Rayver Cruz, Enchong Dee, Ejay Falcon, Felix Roco and marami pa po, eh. And sana makatrabaho ko sila, and sana, maging okay sa schedule niya kasi busy naman po sila.”

Asked kung nasa list ba si Gerald, ani Kim, nandu’n at sana ay maging available ang schedule ng aktor.

Tungkol naman sa roles na gusto niyang gampanan, ani Kim, gusto niyang maging mermaid at sinabi rin niya ito sa management.

Natanong din kay Kim ang tungkol sa kontrobersyal na rumored splitup nina Bea at Gerald at say ng young actress, wala siyang alam du’n.

“Hindi ko po alam ’yon, eh, and hindi ko pa sila nakikita. Ayoko pong magsalita tungkol du’n kasi hindi ko po naman buhay ’yon.”

Ano ang mensahe niya para sa dalawa?

“’Wag na, hayaan na natin ’yan, ayoko na,” nakangiting pahayag ni Kim.

Mami-miss ba niya ang loveteam nila ni Gerald?

"Oo naman po, siyempre, mami-miss ko si Gerald, ang tagal ko siyang nakasama, mami-miss ko 'yung kakulitan niya, 'yung pag-aalaga niya, pero magkakasama pa naman po kami," say pa ni Kim.

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12 Star Power finalists brace for showdown

Another three contenders — Pauline, Joy and Mia — bid goodbye in Star Power last Sunday as the competition for Sharon’s Next Female Pop Superstar gets more difficult and stern.

Sharon Cuneta again advised every contestant — even those who stayed in the contest — that if they don’t make it as the Next Female Superstar, there will surely be other venues where they can make their dreams of stardom come true.

Love was in the air as the contenders fiercely sang their love songs. Inspired by Sharon’s loving mentoring, all of them y dedicated their performances to the one they feel so much love for.

Krissel Valdez introduced her boyfriend while Rose Ann Fransisco admitted to be incomplete without her twin sister. Monica Sacay says her crush is her inspiration for singing this week.

For Laurice Bermillo, the more you love, the “merrier.” That’s why she’s so attached to Piwi, her barkada. Friendship is also significant to Pauline Lutero, who loves her best friend so much.

Other contestants revealed themselves to be in love with pure “entertainment.” Angeline Quinto loves movies. Sam Hernandez adores stage plays. Kaye Racho of Cebu has a passion for Asianovelas.

Being far from her loved ones while battling it out in Star Power, is hard for K-La Rivera of Canada. She expressed her love for her family in Canada with her performance. Macy delos Reyes dedicated her love song to her dorm mates.

Ninay Lescano admires photography while Akiko Solon is inclined to dance. Natasia Cunanan of Bulacan expressed her love for beauty through her favorite nail art.

Joy Laquinario rendered a song on divine love.

To vote for your favorite contestant, text SPOWER and send to 2331 for Globe, TM, and Sun Cellular subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers.

For bulk voting — Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart and Talk ’N Text and Sun Cellular text to 2366.

The show airs on Nov. 28 after Rated K on ABS-CBN.

For more updates log on to www.starpower.abs-cbn.com or follow spowerofficial on Twitter and starpowerofficial on facebook.

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Kilig moments at Richard's concert

Richard Poon’s The Crooner concert last Nov. 12 at the PICC Plenary Hall has gained praises from concert goers. Richard wowed the audience when he serenades everyone. With his distinctive voice, chinito looks and endearingly innocent charm, he simply enjoys singing on stage while the attendees obviously enjoyed the night.

Present at that night was Pilipinas Got Talent grand finalist and co-Cornerstone artist Markki Stroem who front acted. According to some who watched the concert, Markki is a potential Richard Poon in the making and resembles to another fellow co-Cornerstone artist Sam Milby. Star Power finalists were also present to perform.

Richard gave tribute to legendary foreign singers whom he idolized. He shared some trivia so people would remember them. Richard personally chose to pay tribute to the singing icons who had influenced him with his music. He sang Tony Bennet’s I left My Heart in San Francisco; Johnny Mathis’ Misty; Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable; Paul Anka’s Put Your Head on My Shoulder; Matt Monro’s Portrait of My Love; Engelbert Humperdinck’s Release Me; and Frank Sinatra’s Let Me Try Again. The love songs made a connection between Richard and his audience.

Richard’s next production number with his elder sister, Eva Marie made the crowd giggle when the latter shared trivia about their childhood Eva even teased her younger brother about his new found love. The siblings sang Chinese songs titled Yue Laing/ Tien Mimi which they dedicated to their parents. A duet rendition of Dahil Sayo (a song recorded by their mother who was a former opera singer) was a heartfelt moment.

Richard never failed to sing some of his hits from his two albums, I’ll Take Care of You, Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko, The Last Time and You and I.

Other special guests were Pokwang who never failed to make people laugh and Lea Salonga who added glamour to the show. Pokwang did more than enough that night to entertain the crowd. She sang her own version of Luha and Hahabul-habol while Richard showed his dancing prowess.

A part that set the mood in the hall was the kilig moment of Richard and Lea. They rendered a duet that was seen long before Richard’s concert. Lea’s impeccable delivery of her song and emotions catches every listener’s heart which sets her apart from other performers. Her duet with Richard included songs like Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Cheek to Cheek and You Make Me Feel So Young. Lea also sang her own rendition of The Way You Look Tonight.

Some songs of the ’80s and ’90s hits were done in a new taste. Just Got Lucky and Eraserheads hit, Pare Ko were never been heard in a new arrangement played by a 25-piece orchestra. The audience had a great time singing listening to Richard’s soulful rendition of the songs Binibini, Sway, No Touch and Grown up Christmas List.

Richard will hold a series of mall shows and an album launch for his CD of duets, I’ll Be Seeing You. Schedule is as follows: tomorrow, Nov. 26, 5 p.m. at SM City North EDSA the Block Atrium; Dec. 4, 6 p.m. at SM Megamall Mega Atrium; Dec. 18, 6 p.m. at SM City Fairview Atrium; Jan. 9, 6 p.m. at the Podium second floor lounge; and Jan. 15, 6 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Main Mall Atrium, with guest, MCA Music’s acoustic artist Sabrina.

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Karen Davila forced to accept Bandila job?

Itong si Karen Davila, may statement pa noon na kesyo hindi raw niya tatanggapin ang Bandila dahil sa tampong-pururot niya sa pagkaka-tsugi niya sa TV Patrol, to give way for the return of Korina Sanchez (her supposed-to-be arch-rival). Pero heto at may inilabas na press release ang ABS-CBN na tuloy na ang pagiging news anchor niya sa Bandila kasama si Julius Babao (na na-tsugi rin sa TV Patrol to give way to Noli de Castro naman) at si Ces Drilon gabi-gabi.

Ang probable na rason na naisip namin, wala siyang choice kungdi tanggapin ang offer ng Bandila dahil naka-kontrata siya sa ABS-CBN.

O nahimasmasan na siya sa kanyang pagkairita at naisip na gawin na lang ang Bandila for practical reasons.

Whatever reasons she has, natutuwa kami dahil mapapanood na namin siya ulit sa news. Paborito pa naman namin siyang news anchor. Gusto rin naming malaman kung ano na ang mangyayari sa isa pa naming paborito na si Henry Omaga-Diaz?

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Ryan Bang, At Home sa ABS-CBN

At home na at home na si Ryan Bang sa harap ng camera.

With two shows sa kasalukuyan -- Showtime on ABS- CBN and Studio 23’s 30w Powhz, this Koreano na former housemate ng PBB was the first one to have a tv show, maliban kay Ejay Falcon, na ahead ng isang taon sa batch ni Ryan.

In Showtime, Ryan is a judge like Vice Ganda. Together, talagang sobra sila, kapag pareho nang nagpapatawa.

An only child, Ryan said he is really a happy person.

No wonder na ang pakay niya sa pagpasok niya sa showbiz ang makapagpatawa ng tao.

Ryan is happy with his Studio 23 show dahil he is daw allotted to explore the country. Without, wika nga, trying.

Ryan has been living in the country with his mom, na isang Koreana rin, for nearly six years.

Pero, hindi ba talaga siya makapagsalita ng straight Tagalog? Ang bulol-bulol niya tuwing magsasalita ng Tagalog.

“Since before I joined the PBB Teen Edition, I only had my mom for my companion. E, Koreana siya. Kaya we talk in Korean,” paliwanag ni Ryan.

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KC Concepcion's showbiz career depends on Kapamilya network

ANG latest na kuwento, pagtatambalin naman daw ngayon ng ABS-CBN sina KC Concepcion at Sam Milby.

Bakit, wala na ba silang naiisip na itambal kay KC kungdi si Sam?

Isang bagay nga siguro ang kailangan nating aminin, namimili rin naman ang mga tao ng mga makakatambal ng mga paborito nilang artista. Kung natatandaan ninyo, malakas talaga ang dalawang naunang pelikula ni KC na kung saan ang partner ni-ya ay si Richard Gutierrez. Makikita na kailangan din naman niya ng isang ma-lakas na leading man, at iyong gusto rin ng mga fans para sa kanya, para ibigay nila ang todong suporta nila sa pelikula.

Iyan ang dahilan kung bakit noon ay napilitan din ang ABS-CBN na ipahiram si KC sa GMA Films para sa isang pelikula, dahil kung hindi, hindi rin naman nila mahihiram si Richard.

Siguro, iyon ang ayaw na nilang mangyari kaya itinatambal na lang si KC sa kung sinu-sinong artista ng Kapamilya Network. Bukod dito, naniniwala silang kung may artistang lalaki nga siguro na kaila-ngang hilahin paitaas ng po-pularidad ni KC, dapat stars na ng Dos ‘yon.

Pero ang tanong , okey kaya iyan sa career ni KC?

Ngayon, iyan ang sina-sabi naming problema.

Ang managers kasi ng career ni KCsa ngayon ay ang Star Magic, na siyang management arm din ng ABS-CBN. Natural, kung ano ang desisyon ng mga taga-ABS-CBN, hindi naman makaka-kontra ang Star Magic.

Sa ganyang sitwasyon, natural lang siguro na ang in-terest ng kumpanya ang si-yang mangingibabaw sa kanilang desisyon, hindi kaga-ya noong araw na may ma-nager pa siyang taga-labas na masasabi ngang mas naa-alagaan ang kanyang career.

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Meryll Soriano won't accept projects from ABS-CBN

Hangga’t hindi naaayos ang gusot ng ABS-CBN at ng ama niyang si Willie Revillame, nagpahayag si Meryll Soriano na hindi na muna siya tatanggap ng proyekto sa Kapamilya network. Sarili raw niya itong desisyon at hindi hiniling sa kanya ng papa niya.

“Kasi para sa akin, this is the first time na may relasyon kami ng tatay ko. It was a very... you know, nagkaroon ng struggle of time and wala kaming foundation or whatever a father and daughter usually have dahil wala kaming constant communication dati, and hindi nga kami nagkasama.

“Pero siyempre, ngayong close na kami, parang ako mismo nao-awkward-an du’n sa fact na... hindi naman kasi siya awayan na puwede mong isantabi.

“This is with regards to law, something na very formal, and ako personally, I listen to my gut feeling na kunyari pupunta ako sa ABS-CBN, parang mali. So, I have to listen to myself,” pahayag ni Meryll nang makatsikahan namin the other day.

In fact, inalok nga raw sa kanya ang Mara Clara at siya sana ang gaganap sa role ni Mylene Dizon bilang ina ni Mara. Pero tinanggihan daw niya.

“That time, kakaalis lang ng papa ko, kaka-start lang ng ano (gusot). Hirap na hirap din ako (magdesisyon) kasi work ‘yun. Pero hindi ko rin puwedeng balewalain ’yung gut feeling ko at that time.

“Pero, it fell into place rin, eh. Iisipin mo kung tinanggap ko ‘yun, hindi ako makakaalis for Brussels International Film Festival (kung saan siya nanalong Best Actress para sa indi film na Donor), hindi ko maaayos ’yung eskwelahan ko. So you know, everything happens for a reason.”

Pero nilinaw naman niyang wala siyang galit o anumang sama ng loob sa ABS-CBN. Pero in the future, kapag maayos na ang lahat, open naman daw siya sa posibilidad na makapagtrabaho ulit sa ABS-CBN.

Samantala, masayang-masaya si Meryll sa pagkakasungkit niya ng Best Actress Award sa Brussels International Film Festival. Walang-wala raw sa hinagap niya na mananalo siya dahil ang gagaling din daw ng kanyang mga kalaban.

Bukod sa Best Actress Award, nanalo rin ang Donor bilang Best Film. Mark Meily directed the movie.

Dahil sa pagkakapanalo ni Meryl, niregaluhan siya ng ama niya ng isang brand- new Toyota Altis.

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AiAi delas Alas Happy sa Akin Ang Tronong ‘To

Hindi ako nanood ng concert ni AiAi delas Alas sa Araneta Coliseum noong Linggo pero dahil kilalang-kilala ko siya, alam ko na napaluha ang hitad sa kanyang post-birthday concert.

Napuno ng mga tao ang Araneta Coliseum at bow sila sa husay ni AiAi na magpatawa. Mahirap ang maging comedienne dahil mas madali ang magpaiyak ng tao kesa magpatawa.

Touched na touched ang Comedy Concert Queen dahil nanood ang lahat ng kanyang mga inimbitahan, ang mga tao na may malaking bahagi sa buhay niya. Puwedeng-puwede na magkaroon ng repeat ang Akin Ang Tronong ‘To dahil sa tagumpay nito.

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Dadalhin ni AiAi sa Amerika ang kanyang birthday concert. Kasado na ang pagpunta niya sa US of A at si Ana Puno ang produ ng show.

Hit na hit sa mga Pinoy community sa Amerika ang mga show ni AiAi dahil sulit na sulit ang kanilang ibinabayad.

Natupad ang birthday wish ni AiAi namaging successful ang concert niya sa Araneta Coliseum kaya ang success ng kanyang pelikula na kasali sa Metro Manila Film Festival ang ipinagdarasal niya ngayon.

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Jayden’s Choir ipapalabas sa 'Pinas

Abala si Christian Bautista sa paggawa ng kanyang pelikula sa Indonesia na may title na Jayden’s Choir, mga Indonesian artists ang makakasama niya rito. Kumusta kaya ang experience ng singer doon? “Ganito pala ang ginagawa nila bago mag-shooting, lahat ng artista ay naka-block ang schedule sa workshop, so talagang mapa-practice mo ‘yung scene at makikilala mo ‘yung artista. Tapos mababait ‘yung mga artista, ‘yung mga bata ay makukulit pero masayang kasama. It’s a kind of movie raw na matagal nang hindi naipapalabas doon, mga 90’s pa o 80’s, talagang they really have high hopes for this movie kasi family movie siya,” kuwento ni Christian.

Malapit nang matapos ang nasabing pelikula at hopefully ay mapanood din dito sa Pilipinas. “It’s gonna be released in Jakarta March, so three days na lang ang shoot. Babalik ako doon ng January para sa mga dubbing. Nakikipag-usap na kami sa ibang production labels dito at kung sinong gustong kumuha, siyempre ay doon namin ibibigay,” dagdag pa ng Asian singing sensation.

Ngayon ay busy din si Christian sa pag-promote ng kanyang Christmas album from Universal records. “It has wonderful songs like your favorites like A Christmas Song
, we have a special song like Christmas Time which I wrote, an original song din with Liza Chan ‘yung anak ni Jose Mari Chan, we have a wonderful duet to­gether, and many other favorite Christmas songs n’yo,” pagtatapos pa ni Chris­tian.

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Julius Babao in Bandila

Confirmed: Julius Babao joins Ces Oreña Drilon as anchors of the ABS-CBN late-night newscast Bandila. Ces’ co-anchor Henry Omaga Diaz goes back to being field reporter. By this time, Karen Davila must have made up her mind to also join Bandila. If she did, it would be poetic justice.

Years back when Karen moved from GMA to ABS-CBN, she and Julius became co-anchors of TV Patrol World, with Karen taking the place of Korina who was moved to Bandila until late last year when she quit to help campaign for her husband, former Sen. Mar Roxas, in the presidential race. Korina has reclaimed her post in TV Patrol (now minus World) with former Vice Pres.

Noli de Castro as Ted Failon’s co-anchors. As they say, what goes around comes around. Actually, Karen didn’t have any choice. She couldn’t go back to GMA or go to TV5 (where her husband, DJ Sta. Ana, is head of the news department) since she had already turned down an earlier offer. Besides, the TV5 news slots are filled up. Incidentally, Korina, Noli and Ted do make a formidable trio in the new TV Patrol.

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Juan Luis Agoncillo - Baby Lucho Picture

This is the picture of 1-month-old Juan Luis Agoncillo aka Baby Lucho. The photo of the son of Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo has been released by PEP.

Very cute baby!

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Jake Cuenca hindi naka-score kay Marian

Bago pa man pumirma ng kanyang kontrata sa Star Cinema si Jake Cuenca ay may nauna na siyang pinirmahang three-picture contract sa Regal Entertainment, Inc. ni Mother Lily Monteverde.

Una sa tatlong pelikula na gagawin niya para sa Regal ay sinimulan na niya.

Ito ang Super Inday na kung saan ay proud siya na makapareha si Marian Rivera, ang pambatong artistang babae ng GMA Network, ang kalabang mortal ng kinaaaniban niyang ABS-CBN.

“Ngayon ko lang na-realize kung gaano kasuwerte si Dingdong (Dantes). Napakabait ni Marian at magandang katrabaho. Malakas ang dating niya pero naiintindihan ko ito dahil pareho kaming may dugong Kastila. ’Yung lugar ng dad niya sa Spain ay napakalapit lamang sa tinirhan namin ng family ko before we moved to Manila. Si Marian nga nakakapag-converse in Spanish samantalang ako hindi marunong magsalita ng Kastila,” sabi niya tungkol sa kanyang magandang kapareha na kahit wala silang romantic involvement ay hindi maiwasan ni Jake na hangaan.

Katulad ni Marian, isa ring superhero si Jake sa movie. Siya si Amazing. Magkakatulungan sila ni Inday (Marian) sa pagpuksa sa kasamaan at siyempre magkakagustuhan sila! Malas lang niya dahil matatapos na ang shooting ng pelikula ay wala pa silang kissing scene ni Marian.

After Super Inday, magko-concentrate na si Jake sa teleserye ng ABS-CBN na Green Rose, adaptation ng isang popular Koreanovela. Kasama niya rito sina Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales at Alessandra de Rossi.

Akala ni Jake ay hindi na niya ito magagawa. Tatl­ong ulit kasing inalok ito sa kanya, bago pa ni­ya gawin ang Palos pero hindi natuloy. Bago ang Ta­yong Dalawa, he was again considered for the role pero hindi na naman natuloy. Sa kanya rin pala ito mapupunta sa huli.

Marami ang nagsasa­bi na hindi siya bida sa Green Rose, suporta lang siya nina Anne at Echo pero kung totoo man ito, hindi na mahalaga sa kanya. Maganda at maaksiyon ang role niya sa nasabing serye. Nag-request pa nga siya ng isang fight choreographer para mapaganda ang kanyang mga fight scenes.

Pinagbigyan naman siya, ang nag-choreograph ng mga fight scenes niya sa Elias Paniki ang ibini­gay sa kanya. Sanay na sanay na siya sa mga ek­se­na, sa totoo lang kinakarir niya na ito. Sa isang ek­­sena niya rito ay humampas siya sa pintu­an na ikinabasag nito. Hindi naman siya gaanong na­sak­tan pero naging maingat siya dahil nakita niya ang puwedeng mangyari sa kanya.

“I have to do Green Rose for my maturity as an actor. Kinailangan ko pang mag-workshop ng ilang ulit para hindi ako mabaliw sa aking role. Ganun ’yun kabigat,” dagdag pa niya.

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Kabayan's drawing power

When TV Patrol’s viewership ratings hit the roof Monday last week, Nov. 18, the speculation was that this could be a fluke and was nothing more than the result of a curious public’s desire to have a glimpse of the returning former Vice President Noli “Kabayan” de Castro (photo).

But one week since that episode, ratings have reportedly remained consistently impressive. And the view is that televiewer patronage is no longer just the result of curiosity. The public wants a mature, credible news source and De Castro seems to continue to lead in this aspect.

The apparent consensus is that De Castro’s nine years in the political arena have bolstered that sense of maturity and credibility. Televiewers seem to appreciate the fact that De Castro now has a deeper understanding of the issues behind the news and knows most of the personalities in the news first-hand.

The De Castro-TV Patrol phenomenon, however, is nothing new. When TV Patrol was first aired in 1987, De Castro was an original part of the newscast team. At that time, he was also manning DZMM’s primetime news and commentary spot in the morning broadcast.

That was also about the time the popular Magandang Gabi, Bayan started to air and De Castro cemented his claim to the nickname he now sports both in broadcasting and in public service.

During that era, the programs which featured De Castro were already rating well and must have been among the many factors which accounted for the then-unprecedented number of votes he earned in the 2001 senatorial elections where he ranked No. 1.

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John Lloyd, Toni in Star Cinema's pre-Christmas Valentine offering

Close on the heels of Till My Heartaches End, starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, Star Cinema is set to release another romance-comedy-drama to usher in the Christmas Season.

Aptly touted as “a pre-Christmas Valentine Offering,” My Amnesia Girl brings together John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga for the first time in a movie, a new match calculated to set off romantic explosions, what with the “magic touch” of director Cathy Garcia-Molina that has been amply proven in several Star Cinema flicks.

In the story, John Lloyd plays Apollo, the only remaining bachelor in the barkada being pressured by his friends to settle down already. But Apollo has a phobia for commitment. Then, he bumps into Toni as Irene, the girlfriend he left two years earlier, with regrets especially when he realized that Irene was “the one who got away.”

Apollo wants to win Irene back but there’s a problem. Irene developed amnesia after a tragic accident and she doesn’t remember anything, not having been dropped by Apollo two years ago.

The question: Will Irene come back to her senses as Apollo pursues her with a passion?

Working with John Lloyd and Toni is not new to direk Cathy.

“I’ve worked with both of them in a few movies, so we know one another’s working attitude,” said Cathy who has become known as a box-office director in her own right because all her projects have been not only commercially but also critically successful.

“It’s always fun working with them separately and it’s doubly fun working with them together,” added Cathy.

My Amnesia Girl also stars Ketchup Eusebio, Carlos Agassi, JM de Guzman, Joross Gamboa, Nico Antonio, Cai Cortez, Bea Saw and Dianne Medina.

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ABS-CBN wins 6 Quill awards

ABS-CBN bagged six awards including the coveted top prize the Philippine Quill Award of the Year for Communication Management for its novel and noble disaster response program DZMM Kapamilya Shower Na, which beat 12 other excellence awardees in the category at the 10th Philippine Quill Awards held recently at the Crowne Plaza.

Ted Failon, ABS-CBN head of Manila Radio Peter Musngi and DZMM station manager Marah Faner Capuyan received the top award, which was introduced for the first time in the annual awarding organized by the prestigious International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

DZMM Kapamilya Shower Na, which also received an Award of Excellence in the Special Events category, was initiated by ABS-CBN’s AM radio station as an immediate response to help Ondoy victims by turning a 20-foot container van into a mobile shower facility that benefitted thousands of typhoon and calamity victims cramped in evacuation centers insufficient or unhygienic toilet facilities. The mobile shower van has 12 fully-tiled cubicles with shower heads and mirrors and deployed to areas struck by calamities to help victims.

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs’ Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo: Ako ang Simula won an Award of Excellence in the Multi-Audience communication category for starting a bigger movement that didn’t only empower Filipinos to use technology to report electoral fraud, but also encouraged Filipinos, especially the youth, to instigate changes from their own homes and communities and to participate in the 2010 elections by registering to vote and patrolling the vote.

Boto Mo, i-Patrol Mo, which was also a finalist in the Philippine Quill Award of the Year for Communication Management, is a multiplatform campaign that triggered a spike in voter registration and created wider awareness on election issues and candidates. It was marked by monthly nationwide BMPM days, citizen journalism workshops, several leadership forums and debates, election specials and a concert

Through BMPM, ABS-CBN broke the news on the Maguindanao massacre, considered as the deadliest act against journalists in the world. It was a Boto Patroller who first sent a picture from the crime scene. By Election Day, BMPM already had 81,000 citizen journalists (Boto Patrollers) patrolling from every city and province in the nation.

ABS-CBN received three Awards of Merit for its 2009 Annual Report for publications design, Estero De Paco Clean-Up for the Economic, Social & Environmental Development category and Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko for the marketing communications category.

ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. launched the first phase of the seven-year Pasig River rehabilitation by focusing on the the clean-up of Estero de Paco — one of the tributaries of Pasig River system and the perfect example of the state of the river on a small scale. AFI forged partnerships with government and private sectors in relocating informal settlers, putting up facilities to convert wastes into useful materials, applying technologies to clean the water bodies, mobilizing the community to maintain the cleanliness of river, utilizing the power of media to give progress reports and organizing annual marathons to make a statement in reviving the river.

ABS-CBN took the duty of aiding the restoration of hope, unity and healing of our nation during Typhoon Ondoy by launching a Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko Christmas Campaign, which included the hit Christmas song that painted a picture of a country rising from devastation and became an anthem for hopeful and united people willing to help, rebuild and move on. The integrated marketing communications campaign also involved the selling of Parol ni Bro, parol-lighting ceremony, viewers’ promo, Christmas special and bazaar.

The 2009 ABS-CBN Corporation Annual Report described the company’s vision and mission and how these were fulfilled by the breadth and scale of the company’s businesses in terms of content creation as well as distribution during the year. More importantly, it provided its intended audiences with timely and accurate reporting of the financial and operating performance for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009, in line with the best practice corporate governance principles of fairness, accountability and transparency.

Richard Poon, fresh from the success of his concert recently at the PICC, performed the song What a Wonderful World to the delight of the audience, composed mostly of executives from the country’s top corporations
. ABS-CBN’s Showtime grand finalist Enlighten black theater wowed the crowd with its production number depicting the evolution of communication.

The Philippine Quill Award is given by IABC Philippines and is awarded to communications programs and tools that exhibit clear objectives and strategies, creative executions and measurable benefits. It is considered to be the country’s most prestigious and relevant award for business communications programs.

IABC is a global network of more than 14,000 business communication professionals in over 60 countries. The Philippines is the first IABC chapter outside North America.

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Ai Ai Delas Alas inis kay Heart!

Isa ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ’To sa mga kalahok sa dara­ting na Metro Manila Film Festival. Pinagbibidahan ito ng Comedy Queen na si Ai Ai Delas Alas at makakasama pa rin niya ang kanyang mga naging anak sa pelikula maliban kay Heart Evangelista.

Ano kaya ang nararamdaman ngayon ni Ai Ai sa hindi pagsama ni Heart sa kanilang pelikula?

“Hindi naman masama ang loob ko kasi ’yung last na Tanging Ina ay hindi na rin naman siya kasali. Medyo kaunting inis, kaunting panghihinayang kasi lahat ng anak ko ay nag-effort para makasali.

“Kagaya ni Marvin Agustin, dahil taga-kabila na siya ay sumulat siya sa GMA para payagan siya, two times siyang sumulat para payagan siya at pinayagan naman siya. Si Yuki Kadooka naman, from Japan, inuubo ay pumunta dito sa Pilipinas para sa pelikula. Kasi ’yung mga demands ni Heart ay ibinigay naman ng Star Cinema,” seryosong pahayag ni Ai Ai.

Sa darating na Biyernes, Nov. 19 ay magkakaroon ng concert si Ai Ai sa Araneta Coliseum entitled Akin Ang Tronong Ito.

“Bago po kayo maubusan ng ticket, ang dami-daming bumibili, eto na po. Sana ay makapanood kayo, asahan po ninyo na ang trono ay mabubuhay, magkakaroon ng sariling buhay at magsasalita,” natatawang paanyaya pa ng Comedy Queen.

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Wyngard Tracy Dead

Article from Ricky Lo: A few minutes after the New York-bound JAL touched down at Narita for a stopover, while we were killing time at the airline’s lounge, I told Wyngard Tracy that on the flight from Manila he was snoring like crazy, filling up the whole business class with his rhythmic sound. I was seated directly behind Wyngard and Jose Mari Chan was two seats away, quietly enjoying dreamland in his business suit.

“Did I?” asked Wyngard, looking up from the glossy magazine he was reading and the juice he was drinking.

Yes, he did snore but it wasn’t really that “scandalous,” sounding only like the buzzing of a bee searching for a warm arm to bite. I purposely exaggerated to humor Wyngard who had the exceptional ability (something I endlessly envied) to doze off as soon as he fastened his seatbelt for the takeoff and to rub his eyes awake as soon as the “fasten your seatbelt” sign went on.

Relieved perhaps that I was only joking, on the 12-hour flight from Narita to New York, Wyngard did the same — merrily but quietly snored his way through, requesting the stewardess not to rouse him even for meals.

I imagined Wyngard quietly snoring as if dreaming the most beautiful of dreams, lit up by the non-stop singing of his favorite singers (with Side A, the band he managed, as backgrounder), as he lay in coma for more than a month at the ICU of Makati Med where he underwent a five-point surgery that included a double bypass, an aorta repair and valve replacement on July 28. The doctors were surprised how Wyngard quickly recovered. Barely two months later, I saw him as good as new, minus a few pounds, at GMA. He was back in the grind, even attending some parties, until exactly a month ago today when he suffered a stroke that brought him back to Makati Med.

All throughout, June Torrejon kept friends posted on Wyngard’s “recovery” progress — he opened his eyes very slightly, he moved his hands very slightly, he smiled very slightly, he seemed to want to talk but he was prevented from doing it by the ventilator stuck into his mouth, etc.

And yesterday morning, Wyngard’s friends got what may be one of the saddest text messages ever — Wyngard has joined the Lord at past 3 a.m., Nov. 16 — followed four hours later by another one — Wyngard’s remains were cremated as per his last wish; there won’t be any wake, but a party is scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 18.

That fast. How fleeting life is, how ephemeral, how temporary! Recalling how my own little brother was cremated 15 years ago, I imagined Wyngard’s 200-plus bulk being reduced to ashes second by second, minute by minute, until what remained was a handful. How humbling! My favorite song started playing and replaying in my mind: All we are is dust in the wind...nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky…The body that Wyngard pampered with his favorite food (like the mouth-watering steak at Gustavus that he, Raoul Tidalgo and I shared for dinner barely three months before Wyngard’s heart surgery), his favorite bath soap, his favorite perfume and with regular therapeutic massage…that body weighs no more than half a pound now, safely gathered in an urn.

Yesterday, friends and colleagues gathered for Mass at the La Salle Greenhills Chapel and bid Wyngard their fond farewell, including (as expected) the talents he had “inherited” from Douglas Quijano who died in his sleep in June last year — among them, Richard Gomez and his wife Lucy Torres, and John Estrada. Wyngard Tracy. Douglas Quijano. Two good men gone too soon.

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Sarah Geronimo may matinding pinagdaraanan!

Kamakailan ay sunud-sunod ang pag-post ni Sarah Geronimo sa kanyang twitter account ng mga makahulugang mensahe o tweets.

Ang ilan dito : “Do you wonder why you have to feel the things that hurt you? If there’s a God who loves you, where is He now?” at “Hold on and wait for the light. Press on and just fight the good fight. ‘Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling, it’s just the dark before the morning!”

Marami ang nagtaka at nagulat sa mga mensaheng ito ng Popstar Princess. Marami ang naglabasang espekulasyon na may matinding pinagdadaanan si Sarah ngayon kaya siya nagiging emosyonal.

Sa The Buzz ay nilinaw ng singer ang mga isyu tungkol sa kanya. “Lahat naman po tayo ay may pinagdadaanan na hurt ‘di ba, ako ay dumaan din sa ganyan,” nakangiting pag-amin ni Sarah.

Ang tinutukoy niya ay ang mga naglabasang mapanira at masasakit na akusasyon sa kanya.

Si Sarah daw kasi ang sinisisi kung bakit hindi tumagal sa ere ang kanilang programa ni Sam Milby na Idol. “Nasaktan po ako. Marami kasing mga negative feedback dahil sa pagtatapos ng Idol, maraming masasakit na salita. Kaya siya natapos agad ay dahil nagkaroon ng conflict sa schedule, hindi lang po sa akin kung hindi pati sa co-actors ko. Si Sam, may mga out of the country shows siya, ako may mga prior commitments,” emosyonal pang paglilinaw ni Sarah.

Ang isa pang isyu na idinidikit sa singer-actress ay ang pagtanggi niya diumano na muling makasama si John Lloyd Cruz sa isang pelikula at kailangan din daw ni Sarah ang aktor para sa kanyang career. “Ako po kasi, gusto ko lang po sana ma-explore ‘yung pagiging individual na actor ko. Ayaw ko po kasing maging dependent sa tandem namin ni John Lloyd,” dagdag pa ni Sarah.

Mayroon pa rin naman daw posibilidad na magkasama sila ni John Lloyd sa isang project. “We owe it to the public. Lahat ng sumuporta ng pelikula namin, tandem namin ni John Lloyd, ‘di naman matatapos ‘yun. Darating din po tayo sa pagkakataong iyon,” pagtatapos ng Popstar princess.

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Kris Aquino is 'not guilty'

Funfare wants to ‘absolve’ First Sister Kris Aquino in The STAR scoop about her Kuya P-Noy and Liz Uy that came out last Friday.

The STAR’s VDPA (Very Deep Penetration Agent) was somebody else very close to the Aquino family and not Kris who was quoted in the story from previous interviews.

Funfare learned that Kris was ‘scolded’ by her sisters and by P-Noy for ‘meddling’ in his love life, so Kris has again decided to keep mum from hereon (although she might still be active in her Twitter account, the same one P-Noy advised her to remove just several days after he took his oath of office last June 30).

Also, the front-page STAR story (preceded by a ‘blind item’ in this corner) was clear in saying that “if and when P-Noy and Liz do end up as sweethearts,” those close to P-Noy would love
to see them wed on Oct. 11, 2011, the wedding anniversary of former Pres. Cory Aquino and former Sen. Ninoy Aquino. The words “will marry” were not used; rather, they “might”…if and when.

P-Noy and Liz share the same birthday, Feb. 8, not 18 as mentioned in the two stories.

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PMPC awards Best Station to ABS-CBN

BONGGA nu’ng Sabado ng gabi ang 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV kung saan ‘wagi bilang Best Station ang ABS-CBN 2 na ginanap sa Resorts World Manila.

Sa ipinamigay na 53 awards, kumamada ng 28 tropeo ang Dos, 15 sa GMA7, tigtatlo ang nasungkit ng UNTV 37 at Q-11, ti-galawa ang TV5 at Net 25 at isa ang nakuha ng Studio 23.

Nag-tie sa Best Morning Show ang Umagang Kayganda ng ABS CBN at Good Morning Kuya ng UNTV, tabla rin sina Julius Babao (TV Patrol) at Daniel Razon (Ito Ang Balita) sa Best Male Newscaster.

Male Star of the Night si Luis Manzano, Female Star of the Night naman si Mi-riam Quiambao. Si Nikki Gil ang Female Face of the Night samantalang si Kian Kazemi ang Male Face of the Night.

Kinuha ni JC de Vera ang Male Celebrity of the Night. Si Ruffa Gutierrez ang Female Celebrity of the Night. Tinanggap ni Che Che Lazaro ang Excellence in Broadcasting Award. Ipi-nagkaloob ang Ading Fer-nando Lifetime Achievement Award kay Tony Tuviera. Nag-standing ovation ang celebrities nang tangga-pin niya ang tropeo.

Narito ang ilang mga nanalo sa PMPC Star Awards for TV: Si Vic Sotto ay wagi ng Best Game Show Host ng Who Wants To Be A Millionaire; Best Comedy Ac-tor si Ogie Alcasid sa Bubble Gang at Best Comedy Actress si Angelica Panganiban sa Banana Split; Best MaleTV Host -- Joey de Leon, Eat Bulaga; Best Female TV Host -- Toni Gonzaga, ASAP XV. Best Male Showbiz Oriented Program Host -- Boy Abunda. Ito ang kanyang ika-15 tropeo na napanalunan kaya naman siya ay itinanghal as Hall of Famer. Best Female Showbiz Orien-ted Program Host -- Bianca Gonzales (E-Live; Best Single Performance by An Actor -- Gerald Anderson at Best Single Performance by An Actress si Gretchen Barreto. Best Drama Actor si Dingdong Dantes sa Stairway to Hea-ven at si Maricel Soriano na-man ang itinanghal na Best Drama Actress (Florinda).

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Jodi Sta. Maria in ‘scandalous' scene

JODI Sta. Maria started as a sweet teen star in “Tabing Ilog,” with Kaye Abad, Desiree del Valle and Paola Peralejo. She remains the most active among them, busy with the soap “Noah” and in mainstream films like “Cinco.” She’s also very visible in indie films and has won the CineManila best actress award for “Sisa.” She now plays her most daring role ever in “Chassis,” about homeless people in South Harbor who live under hauling trucks. She has a truck driver husband (Lemuel Pelayo) who earns very little so she sells her body as a sideline to provide for her daughter (Kimberly Fulgar), the only ray of light in her dark life who she sends to school as she’s a bright kid. But the girl dies in a hit and run accident.

The film has minimal dialogue and the viewer has to supply all the missing pieces by making his own conclusions about the narrative. The final scene will shock you. Jodi gets into a truck and opens the pants of the driver (Paolo Rivero). She gets his cock (Jodi is actually shown holding it) then the camera pans up to Paolo while Jodi gives him head. Then Paolo screams in pain and Jodi is shown slicing off his member. It’s not clear if Paolo was the driver who killed her child but that’s what you’d conclude after seeing what she did to him.

We saw the film’s integral version at its UP screening and we don’t know if it would be shown uncut in our theatres with its sexually explicit and very violent ending.

But it’s been screened at the Pusan and Toronto International Filmfest and here’s what foreign critics wrote about it. From Variety: “Continuing to examine those on the margins of Filipino society, helmer Alix casts a compassionate eye on a homeless young mother fiercely determined to give her young daughter a better life... Immaculately shot, Sta. Maria is quietly compelling as a woman with a single, unshakable reason to live.”

From Cinelation: “One of the year's best."

From the Mar del Plata International Filmfest where it now competes: “The film’s resolution doesn’t hesitate to combine neorealism’s discomfort with the fatalist bitterness of the best Fassbinder."

From Pusan International Filmfest: "This is a bold film by Adolfo Alix Jr. that criticizes society, venting sympathy and anger at the same time."

From Tony Rayns of Vancouver International Filmfest: "This scrupulously precise social-realist drama, shot in steely monochrome, and its savage, explicit ending make it suitable for adults only."

We wonder what Jodi’s husband who’s the son of Sen. Ping Lacson would feel and say when he sees his wife doing such a scandalous scene in “Chassis”?

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Meryll Soriano To Study in London

CONGRATS kay Meryll Soriano, panganay na anak ni Willie Revillame, for bagging the best actress award sa Brussels 37th Independent Film Festival dahil sa kanyang mahusay na pagganap sa “Donor.” Marami ang nagsasabi na namana ni Meryll ang husay sa pag-arte sa kanyang Tita Maricel, na kapatid ng kanyang nanay na si Becbec.

Pero ayon kay Meryll, hindi pa raw sapat ang kanyang kaalaman sa acting kung ikukumpara sa kanyang Tita Maricel. Kaya nga heto, she’s enrolling in London para mag-aral doon ng acting.

No problem sa datung dahil nandiyan naman ang super rich na ama na kayang kayang gumastos para sa kanya. Namimigay nga ng limpak-limpak sa kanyang “Willing Willie,” kay Meryll pa kaya na panganay niya?

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Pamilya ni Angel Locsin may death threat

Sobrang apektado si Angel Locsin sa karumaldumal na pagkamatay ng kanyang pamangking si Rachel Sansan ng Cebu. Primary suspect ay ang asawa nitong si Fernando Sansan na nawawala na rin.

Ngayon, pati buhay ng pamilya ay apektado at ayon sa aktres, may death threat pa silang natatanggap.

‘‘Kapag hindi raw kami tumigil sa kasasalita sa media ay may gagawin siya sa amin. Hindi ako natatakot dahil alam kong mahuhuli ka rin,’’ matapang na sabi ni Angel para sa suspek ng pagpatay ng kanyang pamangkin.

Napaiyak ito nang malamang ang biktima ay binugbog, pinutulan ng mga daliri, at pinagtataga gamit ang jungle bolo. Hinahamon ng aktres ang suspek na lumantad na. May gantimpalang ibibigay sa sinumang makakapagturo sa suspek.

Gayunpaman, propesyonal pa rin si Angel dahil sa kabila ng pamimighati ay tuloy pa rin ang taping nito at commercial shoot sa ibang bansa.

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Kris at James nag-bonding sa sinehan

Kahit hindi silang dalawa lang ang magkasamang nanood ng sine kamakailan lamang, may dahilan na rin para magbunyi ang mga tagasubaybay ng pamosong basketbolista na si James Yap at ng kanyang asawang humihingi sa kanya ng annulment, ang presidential sister na si Kris Aquino.

Hindi biro ang pinagdadaanan ngayon ng dalawa at baka nga ang pagiging mabait sa isa’t isa ay makahadlang pa sa maagang pag­­papawalang bisa sa kanilang kasal, pero hindi ito nakakahadlang para hindi nila pagbigyan ang ka­hilingan ni Baby James na lumabas silang magkakasama.

Ang paglabas nila ay hindi date ng mag-asawa kundi isang bonding nilang mag-anak.

In fact fully chaperoned nga si Kris ng kanyang BFF na si Vice Ganda.

Hindi naman kaila sa lahat na walang hindi gagawin si Kris para mapasaya ang kanyang Bimby!

I’m sure hindi 100% ang magandang relasyon nila ni James pero dahil kay Baby James, at dahil pinatutunayan niya na naka-move on na siya sa paghihiwalay nila ni James, anything goes.

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Star Power 15 Showdown

Rheena, Camille, Glaiza, Cristelle and Jizelle were the first five eliminated on ABS-CBN’s Sharon’s Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar last Sunday.

Gary V., Vina Morales and Zsa Zsa Padilla gave pieces of advice to the Star Power 20.

“When you step out on the stage, tandaan nyo na suportado namin kayo dito sa ASAP, dahil alam namin that you’ll give 100 percent of yourself. God bless you girls,” Gary V told the finalists.

For Vina, the Star Power 20 must really have no room for giving up. “Reach for the stars and never lose hope. You’ll have to give your best. Pray harder.”

In today’s edition of Star Power after Rated K, the remaining 15 Star Power finalists must battle it out with songs of gratitude.

Akiko Solon sings Yeng Constantino’s Salamat for her supportive father Achilles while Ninay Lescano renders I’ll Be There For You for her dad.

For Pauline Lutero, Bette Midler’s Wind Beneath My Wings is the best song that can describe her thanks to her parents. Joy Laquinario dedicates Deniece William’s song Healing for dad Jun.

Kaye Racho performs There You’ll Be for OFW father Narciso while Peter Cetera’s You’re the Inspiration is the song Macy delos Reyes dedicates to vocal coach Dennis.

Greatest Love of All inspires Canada-based K-la Rivera to thank mom Agnes. Mia Flores would like to thank another Agnes through her performance of By Your Side.

Natasia Cunanan dedicates You Are My Song to mom Ruby. Sarah Geronimo’s Dahil Minahal Mo Ako is Rose Ann Francisco’s song of thanks for her mom.

Laurice Bermillo sings Angels Brought Me Here for mom Mary Ann while Angeline Quinto offers her guardian Paano Kita Papasalamatan.

Sam Hernandez sings Thanks to You for mom Elizabeth. Krissel Valdez offers So Very Happy to grandfather Aristedes. I Can is Monica Sacay’s way of thanking aunt Josephine.

Donna Cruz, Mikee Cojuangco and Regine Velasquez’s collaboration in I Can will be Monica Sacay’s (Leyte) inspiration in thanking her aunt Josephine who served as her guardian since childhood.

For more updates log on to www.abs-cbn.com.

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Cinema One Originals Screening Schedule

The grand launch of Cinema One Originals was formally opened with the presence of the seven filmmakers, their cast and crew, former participants and industry friends. Cinema One channel head Ronald Arguelles said, “Six years and 37 movies since we launched Cinema One Originals, may we now drop the largely arbitrary distinction between independent movies and mainstream movies and just concentrate on making good-to-great films? In recent years Filipino cinema has been sustained and rejuvenated by the energy and vision of young independent filmmakers. The international film festival circuit has seen what we’re capable of, and given due praise. What remains now is for filmmakers to communicate their passion to the movie audience, to bring them back into the fold and create a true community of cinema.”

Below is schedule for the competing films:

Today, Nov. 13

11:30 a.m. —Astro Mayabang

1:30 p.m. — Tsardyer

3:30 p.m. — Ishmael

5:30 p.m. — Third World Happy

7:30 p.m. — Layang Bilanggo

9:30 p.m. — Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria

Nov. 14

11:30 a.m. — Layang Bilanggo

1:30 p.m. — Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria

3:30 p.m. — Third World Happy

5:30 p.m. — Astro Mayabang

7:30 p.m. — Tsardyer

9:30 p.m. — Dagim

Nov. 15

12 noon — Astro Mayabang

2 p.m. — Dagim

4 p.m. — Layang Bilanggo

7 p.m. — Tsardyer

9 p.m. — Ishmael

Nov. 16

12 noon — Layang Bilanggo

2 p.m. — Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria

4 p.m. — Third World Happy

6 p.m. — Tsardyer

8 p.m. — Ishmael

10 p.m. — Astro Mayabang

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Charice Campaign for Glee

Make our very own Filipino singing sensation Charice a regular on Glee. Join the campaign on Facebook by being a fan.

Click here to be a fan and to support the campaign. Share the FB page to your friends too.

Could we make this a reality? Will the Glee bosses listen?

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Bianca Manalo Happy For the Break

Dahil naman sa bilis ng pangyayari kay Bianca Manalo sa ABS-CBN, may balitang kinaiinsekyuran na siya ng ilang Kapamilya stars. Kapapasok lang kasi sa showbiz ng young actress pero nabigyan na agad ito ng magagandang role tulad na laman ng Magkaribal” at ngayon nga ay nagbida pa sa Juanita Banana na napapanood natin sa hapon.

Pero say ni Bianca, wala naman daw siyang ganun’g nararamdaman.

“Sa akin, ang feeling ko, blessed lang ako. Siguro natuwa lang sila sa akin bilang Gigi sa Magkaribal. Tapos dito sa Juanita Banana, I'm very happy na nabigyan ako ng break,” say ni Bianca.

May nagsasabi ring si Maja Salvador daw ang original choice para sa Juanita Banana at second choice lang siya. Asked to comment about it, say ni Bianca ay hindi raw niya alam ’yun.

"Basta ang alam ko, sabi ng handler ko, 'Gusto ka nila for lead role, pinapatawag ka.' So, nagpunta po ako. “O sige, basahin mo itong script na ito. Very Bianca, very Gigi.' So, ginawa ko ang 'very Bianca, very Gigi' na sinasabi nila. Tapos, sabi, 'Titingnan ka naman namin sa drama side.' Tapos, sabi ni Direk Henry, 'Iyak!' So, ano pong iisipin ko? Naalala ko po si Melody (Gersbach, ang namatay na beauty queen kamakailang lang),” kuwento ni Bianca.

Napanood daw niya ang ilang clips ng original Juanita Banana noon nina Rosemarie Sonora at Ricky Belmonte at natatawa nga raw siya run sa eksenang nasa palad ni Rosemarie si Ricky as duwende at sumasayaw.

Ani Bianca, that time ay hindi pa nga tayo high tech pero nagagawa na ang mga ganu’ng eksena, eh, ’di lalo pa nga raw ngayon na sobra-sobra na ang ikina-advance natin sa technology.

Sa tunay na buhay ay nagkatuluyan sina Rosemarie at Ricky kaya tinatanong din si Bianca kung may posibilidad na magkatuluyan din sila ng mga leading men niyang sina Matt Evans at Rodjun Cruz. Pero say ng dalaga, hindi pa sila nagkakakilanlan nang husto at tingnan na lang daw natin.

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Phomela Barranda removed from TV Patrol

Hindi lang pala sina Karen Davila at Julius Babao ang pinalitan sa TV Patrol dahil pati si Phoemela Barranda, tsinugi na rin at ang ipinalit sa kanya ay si Gretchen Ful-lido.

Tsika pa na gusto raw ng bagong head ng News Department ng ABS-CBN na bago ang lahat ng anchors sa TV Patrol, sa pangunguna ni Noli de Castro, Ted Failon at Korina Sanchez.

Anyway, nang makara-ting daw kay Karen na ang ipapalit sa kanya ay si Korina, nag-iiyak daw ito sa dressing room.

Pero ang latest na natanggap naming tsika, kahit tsi-nugi si Karen sa TV Patrol, mananatili pa rin siyang Kapamilya.

Pakiusap lang daw yata ni Ms, Karen, hindi siya puwede sa Bandila dahil sa gabi ito napapanood at bawal daw sa health niya ang sob-rang puyat.

Samantala, wala rin na-ging problema kay Julius dahil wala ito pakialam kahit natsugi sa TV Patrol kasi handa daw siya sa alinmang programang pagdadalhan sa kanya. Sabagay, importante naman sa paghahatid ng ba-lita, hindi kung sino ang nagbabalita nito kundi kung gaano ka-interesting ang ibi-nabalita ng anchor.

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Donor Indie Film Wins Brussels International Filmfest

“Donor” bagged the best film award and Meryll Soriano won the best actress award in the 37th Brussels International Film Festival (BIFF).

“Thank you very much to the jury and to the organization of Brussels International Film Festival. I’m so proud to be part of this and I’m very honored and I would like to congratulate the whole film ‘Donor’ and to congratulate all the films included in this festival,” she said in her acceptance speech.

Here is the plot of Donor:

In her desire to work abroad and leave her live-in partner Danny (Baron Geisler), Lizette (Meryll Soriano) volunteers to sell her kidney to an Arab patient to raise funds. When a law was passed banning transplants between Filipinos and foreigners ,she decides to marry the Arab patient, a man she barely knows, for the transplant to take place.

Meanwhile, Cannes’ Best Director winner–Brillante Mendoza–received a Visionary Award from BIFF for his innovation and countless contribution to independent films.

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Karen Davila nagi-emote pa rin!

Inialok pala kay Karen Davila ang pagiging news anchor ng Bandila pero hindi pa niya tinatanggap ang offer.

Bandila is Bandila. Sayang ang exposure at ang income na kanyang kikitain kung hindi tatanggapin ni Karen ang offer. Kahit sino ang nasa lugar ni Karen, talagang masasaktan kung sila ang natsugi sa TV Patrol pero talagang ganyan ang nangyayari, hindi lamang sa TV industry.

Okey lang na mag-emote si Ka­ren pero hindi niya dapat pagtagalin ang kanyang loneliness ‘noh!

Huwag niyang sayangin ang kanyang talent. Dapat ipakita ni Karen sa lahat na unsinkable siya!

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Piolo Pascual – Terminal Music Video

Piolo Pascual's music video of his latest single, Terminal, was released by Star Records. “Terminal” is a new track from Piolo Pascual‘s retro album Decades.

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Kris not dropping 'Yap' yet

Has Kris Aquino dropped “Yap” from her name?

That’s what an online story is saying but Kris is denying it.

Contacted by The STAR for clarification, Kris said that when she read this paper’s Conversation article with her estranged husband James Yap last Sunday, “I was appreciative of him saying that Bimby is much closer to me.”

Bimby is Kris’ pet monicker for their son Baby James.

Saying that she and James are better friends and understand each other better now, Kris told The STAR that last Sunday, she and James watched the movie “Megamind” together with Bimby and Joshua. It was their first time to go out on a date since they broke up in May before the presidential elections in which Kris’ Kuya Noynoy won.

“After the movie,” Kris added, “we rode with James’ in his car and we even had dinner together at my place.”

And that’s when the “drop Yap” rumor must have started.

Kris said that “Cool” by Gwen Stefani is “my song for James.” Apparently, Stefani wrote the song for an “ex” who has found a new love and with whom she has remained friends.

Part of the song says: It’s hard to remember how it felt before, now I found the love of my life…We used to think it’s impossible, now you call me by my new last name…

“Oh, di ba bagay sa amin ang lyrics?” said Kris.

The un-couple’s annulment case is now being heard.

“But of course,” added Kris, “once the court approves the annulment, magiging Kris Aquino na lang uli, no more Yap.”

But until then, she will have to remain legally Mrs. Kris Aquino-Yap.

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Noy wishes Shalani Soledad well in her TV career

President Aquino wished his former girlfriend Shalani Soledad well yesterday in her venture into show business.

The Valenzuela City councilor is the co-host of comedian Willie Revillame on the TV5 game show “Willing Willie.”

“I understand she looks at it as a perspective to broaden her ability to serve her constituents. So I hope the upside will be fully attained, she finds fulfillment and happiness in it. As far as the downside of being in show biz is concerned, hopefully (it) will be very mitigated or non-existent,” Mr. Aquino said.

Soledad had her debut as Revillame’s co-host last night. She thanked the TV station’s management and the public for the new opportunity given her.

Sources said Soledad informed the President that she was joining Revillame, who supported Mr. Aquino’s rival in the last elections, Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar Jr.

The President and Soledad broke up in September. While both of them have yet to give direct confirmation, the President had said that it was quite clear to both parties as to where they stood now and that “we now have separate lives.”

But the President could not say whether he could watch Soledad’s show since he has a lot of materials to study for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Japan this week.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte, on the other hand, said it would be former Sen. Manuel Roxas II who would surely be watching his wife, broadcaster Korina Sanchez, when asked if Mr. Aquino would watch “TV Patrol,” where Sanchez returns as an anchor. Sanchez is also a former girlfriend of the President.

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Miss International 2010 Winner is Miss Venezuela

Ana Elizabeth Mosquera Gomez has just won the 6th Miss International crown for Venezuela.

Asian beauties placed as runner ups, Miss Thailand Piyaporn Deejing finishing second and Miss China Si Yi Yuan placing 3rd.

Among the 15 semifinalists this year, Miss China was the surprise entry because she’s not included in various beauty experts’ lists, not even in their Top 25.

Our very own Krista Kleiner, one of the frontrunners this year, made it to the Top 15 and has won two special awards, Miss Expressive and Miss Talent. This is the third consecutive year that Philippines has placed in Miss International following the Top 12 placement of Patricia Fernandez in 2008 and the late Melody Gersbach last year.

The Philippines has won its 4th Miss International crown last 2005 courtesy of Precious Lara Quigaman.

Official Results:

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2010:
Venezuela, Ana Elizabeth Mosquera

1st Runner Up:
Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing

2nd Runner Up:
China, Si Yi Yuan

THE TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:

Costa Rica, Mariela Aparicio
France, Florima Treiber
Germany, Johanna Acs
India, Neha Hinge
Japan, Etsuko Kanagae
Korea, Ko Hyeon-yeong
Philippines, Krista Eileen Kleiner
Peru, Laura Spoya
Puerto Rico, Aideliz Hidalgo
Serbia, Anja Šaranović
Spain, Desirée Panal
Turkey, Dilay Korkmaz

SPECIAL AWARDS

Miss Expressive:
Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner

Best in National Costume:
Brazil, Lílian Lopes Pereira

Best Figure:
Lithuania, Enrika Trepkute

Miss Talent:
Philippines, Krista Eileen Arrieta Kleiner

Miss Photogenic:
Mexico, Gabriela Palacio Díaz

Miss Friendship:
Indonesia, Zukhriatul Hafizah

Miss Internet:
China, Si Yi Yuan

Miss Elegance:
Japan, Etsuko Kanagae

Miss Garden:
Ukraine, Inna Bezobchuk

Miss Active:
Mongolia, Badamtstetseg Batmunkh

Goodwill Ambassador:
Mauritius, Anais Veerapatren

The 50th Miss International pageant was held at the Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.

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Councilor Shalani Soledad as Host on Willing Willie?

As you must have guessed from the slightly blurred picture that came out in this corner yesterday, yes, Willie Revillame’s “mystery” lady co-host on his two-week-old TV5 show Willing Willie is none other than Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Soledad who will take a bow in tonight’s edition of the show. It will be a full-time job for her, Monday thru Friday at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 5 to 7 p.m.

Will she still have time to attend to her duties as konsehala? It remains to be seen. Daily TV-hosting is very demanding, you know.

It’s interesting to find out how the sweet and shy Shalani will turn out as a TV host. Will she come out of her shell, loosen up considerably, unloose her tongue, “re-invent” herself (to her rescue, please, Liz Uy!) and swing to the beat of the two-hour show? Or will she be hosting a segment that fits her mahinhin image?

Funfare Update learned that Willie did try to enlist Miss Universe-Philippines (that’s how she must be known henceforth) Venus Raj but the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) obviously didn’t give her the go-signal. Venus is under contract and in the care of the BPCI for one year.

Shalani’s entry coincided with the revamp of the ABS-CBN early-evening newscast TV Patrol (now minus World), bumping off Karen Davila (who has remained incommunicado) and Julius Babao (still vacationing with his family in Japan) but retaining Ted Failon as main host together with Balik-Patrol hosts Korina Sanchez and Kabayan Noli de Castro.

For sure, GMA’s 24 Oras, also on the same timeslot, won’t be left behind. Watch out what “surprises” hosts Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco are going to spring on televiewers.

As I’ve been saying, both TV Patrol and 24 Oras have been airing even after 8 p.m. depending on the load for a long time now, and not, as per speculations, because they are keeping up with Willing Willie which has dislodged TV5’s Aksyon newscast hosted by Paolo Bediones and Cheryl Cosim, making them so “disposable.”

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Hirit Bulilit in Goin Bulilit

It’s the kids turn to show who’s got star potential as weekend kiddie gag show “Goin Bulilit” kicks off “Hirit Bulilit: The Search for the Ultimate Hirit Kid” this Sunday (Nov 7).

Get to meet the first batch of Hirit Bulilit hopefuls who will showcase their unique and not-so-typical talents this week which include singer-dancer Stephen Berdin, violinist Gabriel Domagas, and rapper Kenzo Hukom.

Only one of them will win the weekly round and take home P10,000. The winning Hirit Bulilit kid for the week will return to compete in the monthly finals where he or she can win P20,000. A consolation prize of P5,000 will also be given to contestants who wont make the cut.

The search’s grand winner will be named in February 2011 as part of “Goin Bulilit’s” sixth anniversary.

If you think your kid got what it takes to be the first ever Hirit Bulilit kid, call 415-2272 loc 5081, 4917, or 4915 every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 1 PM to 5 PM for the audition details. Kids aged 5-8 years old and with unique talents such as gymnastics, yoyo exhibition, magic, acrobatics, break dancing, ballet, and so on are invited to join.

Don’t miss the first round of competition in “Hirit Bulilit: The Search for the Ultimate Hirit Kid” on “Goin Bulilit” this Sunday (Nov 7) after “TV Patrol Linggo” on ABS-CBN.

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Karen Davila nagpaalam na sa ABS-CBN

Walang nabanggit si Karen Davila kagabi nang magpaalam siya sa TV Patrol kung mapapanood siya sa Bandila simula sa Lunes, ang araw din ng pagpasok nina Korina Sanchez at Noli de Castro sa iniwan niyang news program.

Nagpasalamat lang siya sa anim na taon niya sa programa na ang importante raw ay hindi nagbabago ang pagmamahal niya sa ‘inyo’ meaning sa mga manonood.

Pamamaalam na ba ‘yun dahil sa TV5 na siya muling mapapanood?

Halatang masama ang loob niya kahit sinabi niyang suportahan ang pagpasok nina Korina at Noli.

Nai-press release na ng ABS-CBN na lilipat sila ni Julius Babao sa Bandila.

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ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2010 - Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino

The song NGAYONG PASKO, MAGNININGNING ANG PILIPINO is performed by Gary Valenciano and Toni Gonzaga featuring the UST Singers conducted by Prof. Fidel G. Calalang Jr. It was written by Jordan Constantino, with music by Lloyd Corpuz, arranged and produced by Eric Perlas. Additional Lyrics by Rogel Africa.

The ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2010 was created by ABS-CBN CCM headed by Robert Labayen, Ira Zabat, Johnny de los Santos, Patrick De Leon with the SID team, Edsel Misenas, Dang Baldonado, Kathrina Sanchez. It is directed by Paolo Ramos. Other members are Peewee Gonzales, Assistant Director; Jimmy Porca, Project Coordinator; Winnie Mariano, Talent Coordinator, Jun Aves, Cinematographer; Oliver Paler, Motion Graphics Design Head; Alfie Landayan, Motion Graphics Designer, Angel Diesta, Production Designer; Rap Dela Rea, Editor; Mary Ann Rejano, Caster; Egay Del Rosario, Location Manager.

Hey, where is Charice?

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