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Special Feature: Laro In line with Pride Month, and as a nod to the challenges facing the LGBT community all over the world, stage director John Mark Yap decided to bring back Laro, Floy Quintos’ acclaimed Filipino adaptation of the classic play La Ronde. Direk John Mark tells Celebrity Radar about the process of breathing new life into a beloved production. Cover Story: Kadenang Ginto’s Gold Squad No one could have predicted what a phenomenon Kadenang Ginto would become when it debuted on TV screens in the Philippines on October 8, 2018 as part of ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold block. But it did, turning the two young actresses who play Cassie and Marga into bona fide stars. As part of the Gold Squad, Andrea Brillantes and Francine Diaz (together with their leading men Kyle Echarri and Seth Fedelin), prove why they’re good role models in this month’s cover story! Special Feature: Jinkee Pacquiao As the saying goes, behind every successful man is a great woman. In the case of Pambansang Kamao and Senator Manny Pacquiao, his beloved wife Jinkee has been supporting him every step of the way, no matter what. In this special feature, we shine a light on Jinkee as a mother, wife, and fashion icon. Where Are They Now Ronnie Liang Special Feature: Vico Sotto Vico Sotto—the son of actors Coney Reyes and Vic Sotto—made history this year when he was elected mayor of Pasig City. Vico’s victory over his opponent Bobby Eusebio was notable because the latter held the position of mayor for over two decades. Meet the youngest mayor in Pasig City’s history in this special feature. Bagong Iibigin: Kid Yambao For most of Kid Yambao’s time as part of It’s Showtime’s all-male dance group Hashtags, he has had to sit back and watch as his fellow members got the chance to go solo. Now, however, he’s finally getting his moment in the sun, and Kid is so determined to make the most of this chance. In this month’s Bagong Iibigin spread, Kid opens up about what it was like to work on his daring new movie. Sports Idol: Aljon Salonga With his chiseled physique and charming ways, Aljon Salonga is primed to swim right into the hearts of showbiz-watchers everywhere. But does he even want to become an actor, or is he content being an athlete? Find out by flipping to page fifty-two and reading all about his journey.
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‘m happy the year is half over now. Soon, it’ll be Christmas time again, the most wonderful time of the year! But before that, my birth month will arrive. I’m so excited for July! Pero happy Pride month muna sa ating LGBTQ community this June! Para sa mga kapatid kong shivoli, vakla, silahista, pamhinta, transgender, trans at kloseta, malaking parte tayo ng lipunan at malaki at marami rin tayong puwedeng maiambag na kabutihan at makabuluhang bagay sa mundo, partikular dito sa ating pinakamamahal na bansang Pilipinas, dahil sa ating kasipagan, determinasyon, talino, creativity at diskarte. Marami pang magagandang katangian, actually, that we possess that we can contribute to the world, the universe, rather, to make it a better place to live in. Sa kahit ano’ng propesyon ay kaya natin mamayagpag dahil sa ating pagsusumikap, sipag at tiyaga, but we must always be humble. Dahil din sa ating angking kasiyahan at kakayanang magpasaya ng ibang tao, nadadagdagan ng magandang ngiti at kaligayahan ang buong mother Earth! Kaya naman patuloy tayong maging inspirasyon sa kapwa at higit na maging mabubuting tao. Maligayang Araw ng mga Ama din sa lahat ng natatanging tatay, daddy, dad, papa, popshie, pudang, padir, maging sa mga ina na single parent na tumatayong ama rin sa kanilang mga anak, gano’n din, siyempre, sa mga kapatid ko pa rin sa LGBTQ community na isang padre de pamilya rin ang ginagampanan sa kanilang buhay! At since nagsimula na rin ang school year para sa karamihan, nawa’y lahat ng kabataan, lalo na ang mga batang paslit na nasa liblib na lugar sa mga probinsya na tumatawid pa ng ilang ilog, na nais makatapos ng pag-aaral ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na matuto sa loob ng paaralan. Sana may magawa pa ang mga opisyales ng pamahalaan sa kahirapang dinadanas pa rin ng mga estudyante na may mga pangarap sa buhay. Tulungan n’yo sila. Tama na ang pangungurakot! Kumota na naman kayo, for sure! Kaya sa bagong halal na politiko, alam n’yo na, ha! On a lighter note, it’s another beautiful and siksik na issue of Celebrity Radar magazine that we are
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CONGRATS, CLARITA!
Guests, including celebrities like Shaina Magdayao, watched the preem of Jodi Sta. Maria’s latest film. Clarita (the name of her cha racter who was possessed by demons back in 1953) was helmed by Derick Cabrido, produced by Black Sheep, Clever Minds, and Purple Pig. At the premiere, everyone got goosebumps and screamed. Jodi’s mother can’t even choose her favorite scene, because she likes the entire movie. She’s all praises, not only for Jodi’s acting, but for everyone in the cast, including Arron Villaflor, Alyssa Muhlach, Ricky Davao, and Romnick Sarmenta. This will be Jodi’s last movie for this year, because she will con centrate first on her current primetime teleserye on ABS-CBN which is Sino Ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa. The actress will also coproduce (with Dreamscape) and star in a new digital series for iWant. In October, she’ll study film and TV producing in New York, USA where she will be on her own. Chances are, she will be spend ing the holidays there and will ask her son, Thirdy, and mom to follow her. Congratulations on the success of Clarita, Jodi! H
GO, JIMUEL!
Jinkee Pacquiao is so proud of her and Manny’s el dest son, Jimuel, as he was launched as the newest BNY image model. The management of BNY Jeans Phils, headed by Denise Villanueva, was happy to welcome Jimuel as the latest addition to their gro wing roster of celebrity endorsers. He joins Joshua Garcia, Barbie Forteza, Ryle Santiago, Gab Lagman, Markus Paterson and Heaven Peralejo, Jimuel’s girl friend. Heaven is so lucky to have him as a boyfriend, because Jimuel is not only good-looking, but he’s also a humble and God-fearing young man. H
ISANG NATATANGING SANDALI The moment that made everyone cry at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies was the giving of special awards to various veteran stars. Among the awardees were Ramon Revilla, Sr., Gloria Romero, Tirso Cruz III, Christopher de Leon, Philip Salvador, Niño Muhlach and the late Eddie Garcia who passed away on June 20. They were named Mga Natatanging Bituin ng Si glo in celebration of the 100 years of Philippine Cine ma. These legends truly deserve this recognition. These movie icons became very emotional when they re ceived their awards. Other recipients, like Vilma Santos, Joseph Estrada, Susan Roces and Nora Aunor were not able to come to the event due to prior commitments. It was indeed a highlight of the program. Mabuhay ang PMPC at ang Pelikulang Pilipino! H 4 | CELEBRITY RADAR
MICKEY’S ARTISTRY
Not everyone knows Mickey Ferriols is a painter as well as an actress—and a very good one! Like her, all of her artworks are so nice and pretty! Her very first solo art exhibit titled “Introspection” (held at the Secret Fresh Gallery in Ronac Art Center on Ortigas Avenue Extension in San Juan City last June 9 to 20, 2019) was well-attended by her dear family and friends. Mickey’s parents and son, Brent, are proud of her, and so are we at Celebrity Radar. Mickey, you de serve more exhibits for the public to see the beauty of your artistry. H
JOHN DID GOOD
Seasoned actor John Estrada did a good job in portraying the role of the late Mayor Antonio Halili of Tanauan, Batangas. His assassination was dra matized in The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story. This movie was shown a month ago. Other celebrities who celebrated the late mayor’s life in this film were Ara Mina, Phoebe Walker as Sweet (the daughter of Mayor Halili), who is now the mayor-elect of Tanauan, and Juan Miguel So riano. This movie was written, produced and di rected by broadcast journalist Ceasar Soriano. H
OH, MY OFW!
Keep an eye out for OFW The Movie, produced by Active Media Events Production and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), direct ed by Neal “Buboy” Tan. It stars Sylvia Sanchez, Rafael Rossel, Christian Vasquez, Dianne Medina, Regine Angeles, Helga Krapf, Kate Briones, Mark Neumann, Dave Bornea, Kakai Bautista, and newbie actor Uno Santiago. This inspiring movie focuses on the hardship and success of our unsung heroes, our fellow Filipinos who work in different parts of the world to be able to help their own families. H
FINALLY FOUND
Finding You, a deeper kind of love story, which starred Jane Oineza and Jerome Ponce in the lead roles alongside Barbie Imperial, Claire Ruiz and Jon Lucas, was produced by Regal Entertainment. It was the first ever directorial job of Easy Ferrer, who graduated from UP Film Institute in 2014. Prior to his big break as a film director, Easy had tried his hand at practically every job in showbiz. Luckily, he finally found his calling as a director. Easy was quite overwhelmed with the support of the pub lic, other celebrities (like Donny Pangilinan, Elmo Magalona, Albie Casiño, Heaven Peralejo and RK Bagatsing), as well as all his family and friends. Even the girlfriend of Jerome, vol leyball star Mika Reyes, came to watch it! H
Chicago based Filipino singer Nick Vera Perez was recently in the country for a homecoming event held at Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City to announce that he will be staging his first concert here in Manila next year. Nick dreams of perform ing with his idols, music icons Ogie Alcasid and Martin Nievera. Apart from being a singer, Nick also manages aspiring Filipino singers under his NVP 1 World talent agency that has a branch here and he has staff to take care of them. Not only that, he is a philanthropist as well. He put up a foundation to help his fellow Filipinos, because he knows how hard life is here in the Philippines. Nick even honored the entertainment media during his press conference by giving them a medal. When he comes back in 2020, the kind-
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Hot Off The Press
Bakla, bakla,
paano ka ginawa?
Comedic genius, Joey de Leon
Since June is Pride Month, join the diva that you love as he examines how the LGBT community is portrayed in Philippine media.
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a pelikula at telebisyon, lalo na dito sa Pilipinas nating mahal, paano nga ba pinakilala sa atin ang mga bakla? Bakit ba sa pinilakang tabing at sa boob tube na tinatawag, bakit nga ba ganoon na lang ang pagkahumaling, pagtataka, pagkamausisa, pagkatuwa, at minsan, pagka-mainggitin natin sa mga bakla at kanilang kabaklaan, pribado at publikong pamumuhay, tagumpay at trahedya, pag-ibig at pag-iisa? Ang unang pelikulang may temang kabaklaan na aking pinanood, ang black and white movie na pinamagatang “Kaming Mga Talyada” kung saan tumayong bida ang mga matinee idol na sina Juancho Gutierrez, Jose Mari, Tony Marzan, Boy Alano, Charlie Davao at Rodolfo Boy Garcia. Magkakapatid silang mga lalaki na mahinhin, mabini, mahaharot, malalakas humalakhak at para “mabago” ang kanilang nakakabaliw at nakaka-rimarim na “pagdadalaga,” ipinasok ang mga talyada sa military camp upang maging “tunay na mga lalaki.” Kung wasto pa ang pagkakatanda ko, ang inaasahang maging mga barako ay naghari. Ang kanilang mga magulang, pati na rin ang mga babaeng may paghanga sa kanila. Sadyang kinalugod ang kaganapan. Hindi ko na alam kung may kopya pa ang 1962 movie. ‘Di ko na nga tanda kung sa Channel 9 ko ba napa6 | CELEBRITY RADAR
nood ito, o sa ibang channel na nagpapalabas ng mga lumang pelikulang Pilipino. Sa telebisyon, ang aking wonder years, ang mga baklang aking natatandaan na amusing at amazing ay sina: Soxie Topacio bilang Neneng sa “Duplex,” ang baklang kasambahay nga ba o kapit-
bahay na ang female counterpart ay ang kasambahay na babaeng tanga-tangahan, si Liweng, na binigyang buhay ni Janice Jurado. May baklang maton ang dating at ngalan, tama ba
akong si Bronson na mapapanood sa “Cafeteria Aroma” na pangunahing bida ay si Apeng Daldal. Sa “Iskul Bukol”, si Tonette Macho ang resident bakla. Lagi siyang naka-makeup, parang dark brown ang kulay ng balat, tapos babae-babaehan ang packaging. Parang ngang minsan, naka-tube blouse lang ang kanyang suot sa mga eksana at kadalasan, ang Escalera brothers, sina Tito
Sotto at Joey de Leon, madalas siyang pinaglalaruan. Hindi ko na rin sigurado kung may lihim siyang pagtingin o paghanga kay Vic Ungasis, ang katauhan ni Vic Sotto. Sobrang mas nauna pa sa gay guy and straight fag hag friendship sitcom na “Will and Grace” ang “It’s A Deal” na pinagbibidahan dati nina Michael de Mesa at Alma Moreno. Meron ring “Tepok Bunot” kung saan si Roderick Paulate, ang maingay at naka-
katuwang baklang si Roda at ang mga kasama niya ay ang kolehiyala with a singsong manner of speaking in Taglish, si Isabel Rivas. Ang ate niya ay si Bibeth Orteza. Pero ang baklang katauhan na may pinaka-emotional impact sa lahat ay si Dolphy, na gumanap bilang Coring, sa “Ang Tatay Kong Nanay.” Kahit baklang parlorista si Coring, sa pakiwari ko, ang baklang katauhan ni Dolphy at kanyang mga kaibigan sa pelikula ang mga kaunaunahang rebolusyonaryong mga bakla. Kahit inaalupista, ginugulpi at matinding kinakastigo, patuloy na nilabanan ang panlilibak. Ang importante sa kanila, maligaya sila. Wala silang pakialam sa mga sitsit, satsat at pang-aaglahi ng mga ibang tao. Basta sila, ginagawa ang kanilang
mga trabaho sa parlor at kung saan man, mag-mumujer, sasali sa mga beauty pageant at sagalahan para sa mga bakla, at higit sa lahat, magmamahal nang dalisay at walang kapantay. Ito rin ang kauna-unahang pelikula na “seryoso” ang pagtrato sa mga bakla at kanilang mga katotohanan–ang pagiging mabuting kaibigan, ang pagiging mapagmahal na magulang, ang pagmamahal na walang hinihinging kapalit sa sinisinta, ang busilak na pagmamahal sa anak. ang hinaing at lambing sa lipunan na nawa’y ang tunay na pagyakap, pagtanggap at pagmamahal sa kanila, hindi lang kaibigan at kakilala, kundi bilang mga “tao.” Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang mga linyang binatawan ni Coring sa patimpalak: “Wala naman akong nilalabag sa batas. May takot naman ako sa Panginoong Diyos. Ewan ko ba. Ewan ko ba sa ibang tao. Ang sinasama ng loob ko, ako at ang lahat ng mga kapatid ko rito ay tao rin naman, marunong tumawa, marunong akong umiyak. Yun ngang pusa diyan, ‘pag natapakan, ngunmingiyaw din…” at siyempre pa, magtatapos ang pelikula sa muli nilang pagkikita ni Niño Muhlach, na sa kanyang busilak na puso at murang kaisipan, kahit pa in drag si
Coring sa kanyang hinaharap, ang tingin niya rito, ay “nanay.” Si Mang Dolphy, isang tunay na lalaki at talagang barako, maliban kay Coring, binigyang buhay, puso at kaluluwa sina Pacifica Falayfay, Fefita Fofonggay at si Markova, ang comfort gay. Sa kanyang pagbibigay-buhay sa makukulay at natatanging mga katauhan, walang nagduda sa kanyang pagiging lalaki at pagkalalaki. Sa husay ni Dolphy, ang Comedy King, marami ang nag-opinyon na ‘pag ang tunay na lalaki ang gumanap na bakla, sa pelikula man o telebisyon, mas maigting, mas makatotohanan, mas may haplos at kirot na dulot sa puso. Si Roderick Paulate naman, noong dekada 80, namayagpag bilang bakla sa sandamukal na pelikulang pawang kumita sa takilya. Si Kuya Dick ang parang naging role model ng mga bakla sa panahong usong-uso ang shoulder pads, mga buhok na malalaki dahil sa hair spray at sangkaterbang mga kantang pawang one-hit-wonders. Sa mga pelikula ni Paulate, laging ang mga katauhan niyang bakla ay maingay, maharot at may pangmalakasang pagnanasa sa lalaki. Pero ang lahat ng pelikula niya ay pampaha-lakhak lang. Pang-good time at play time. Walang tunay na pagpapakita ng kung unang relasyon na pwedeng mamagitan sa dala-
wang lalaki. Ilan sa mga di makakalimutang mga pelikula ni Paulate ay ang “Charot,” “Bala at Lipistik,” “Kumander Gringa” at ang “Petrang Kabayo at ang
The dearly departed Eddie Garcia
Puting Kuting”. Sa kasalukuyang manonood, matatandaan ang kanyang hindi malilimutang pagganap sa “Ded Na Si Lolo” at “Zombadings: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington.” Sa mga naging tagasubaybay ni Roderick, siyempre pa, hindi puwedeng hindi banggitin ang Maalaala Mo Kaya episode na “Wrist Watch,” kung saan ang kanyang katauhan na si Earnest ay wagas na minahal ni Eddie, ang katauhang binigyang buhay ni Tonton Gutierrez. Ang nasabing kuwento na ipinalabas sa Charo Santos hosted drama anthology, marami ang may pananalig na “trailblazer” at “so ahead of its time” dahil dito, kahit ang kuwento ay tungkol sa stereotypical na baklang
parlor na may lalaki, ang iniirog ni Earnest, walang halong pag-iimbot at buong katapatang inamin ni Eddie, na “mahal na mahal” niya ito. Bagama’t nauwi sa trahedya ang pagmamahalang Ernest at Eddie, sa huli, ang biyuda ni Eddie at ang baklang minahal niya, ay naging matalik na magkaibigan. Sa music naman, ang “BADAF” mula sa all gay group na Charing, ang mga baklang may bigote, naka-color blocking in pastel, sabay-sabay inaawit ang anthem ng mga bading. Hindi sila one hit wonder ha, sumikat rin ang kanta nilang “Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis.” Magmula sa mga tal-yada, ni Mang Dolphy, Joey de Leon, Michael de Mesa, Eddie Garcia at Roderick Paulate na buong husay binibigyangbuhay, kaluluwa at puso ang mga kakaibang katauhan, ang mga manonood, bumabasa at mga tagapag-tangkilik, masaya at tanggap na sa pelikula at telebisyon, may mga bida na maaring “girl,” “boy,” “bakla” at “tomboy.” Pag may mga palabas na ang apat na iyan ang bida, walang duda, maaaliw, hahalakhak, maaaring sumakit ang tiyan sa katatawa o kaya, basang-basa ang mga panyolito at tissues dahil sa kaiiyak. Sa totoo lang, parang mas simple ang buhay noon, hindi ba? Fast forward ngayon sa kasalukuyan, sa panahon na may internet, mobile phones at lumaki na ang pink community at may LGBTQ sector at kung ano-ano pa, paano na ba ipinapakita, inilala-rawan ang sangkabaklaan? Ngayon na may bi-curious, bi-sexual, metro sexual, sexually fluid, trans-gender, transman, trans-woman, tran-sexual, bromance, bromosexual relationship, pamhinta, boy borta, cross dressers, chubby chasers at marami pang iba, mas tama na ba ang gay representation sa mga ipinapalabas sa pelikula at telebisyon? CELEBRITY RADAR | 7
Friends (and lovers?): Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.
Ken Chan and his character in Destiny Rose (right).
deng pagtaasan ng kilay ang katotohanan na ‘pag naging “babae” si Ballesteros, siya talaga ang pinaka-magandang bakla sa balat ng showbizlandia. Sa telebisyon, naging malaking programa at hindi lang alingasngas ang dinulot ng “My Husband’s Lover.” Ang mahusay at makatotohanang pagganap nina Dennis Trillo at Tom Rodriguez bilang Eric at Vincent, bilang straight acting gay couple na truly, madly and deeply in love sa isa’t isa, kilig at pag-asa ang dinala. Marami nga ang sobrang dalang-dala sa husay ng dalawang actor, marami ang nagnasa na
Ano na ba ang nagbago mula noon at ngayon? Sino ba ang nagre-reynang uring mga bakla? On the top of the bakla pink rainbow, ang baklang reyna, siyempre pa ay si Vice Ganda. Kahit pa nga naunang mai-proklama si Diego Llorico sa “Bubble Gang” bilang pambansang bading, hindi puwedeng itanggi na
si Jose Marie Viceral is the one fairy that rules as all. Ang next in line kay Viceral, ang Makeup Transformation Queen na si Paolo Ballesteros. Local and international award winner dahil sa mahusay niyang pagganap sa “Die Beautiful,” hindi puwe8 | CELEBRITY RADAR
sa totoong buhay, maging sila. Ang “Destiny Rose” na pinagbidahan ni Ken Chan na tungkol sa isang baklang naging transwoman, marami rin ang yumakap at sumubaybay. May naging team Vince at team Gabriel pa nga. Si Vince, si Jeric Gonzales. Si Gabriel, si Fabio Ide. Siyempre pa, niyakap rin natin ang mga transwomen at beauty queens na si Kevin Balot, Francine Garcia at Trixie Maristela. May “Super SiReyna” at “Suffer SiReyna” sa Eat Bulaga. May Ms. Q and A, PoGay at ‘yung mga guapong lesbian contest sa “It’s Showtime.” Sa mga nagpakatotoo, “Rustom is dead” at ipinanganak ang transgender na si Bb. Gandanghari na dead na ang karera at tila hindi katanggap-tanggap ang kanyang pag-iibang anyo at kasarian, Ang binansagan dating “the most talented little girl” na si Charice Pempengco, matapos maging international recording sensation, ngayon ay si Jake Zyrus na, aandap-andap rin ang kanyang karera at marami ang super turned off sa katotohanang ang kanyang nanay, ay kasalukuyang kaaway niyang mortal.
Si Mark Bautista, umamin na siya ay isang bisexual at may best seller book kung saan may mga kuwento tungkol sa kanyang paglalakbay at pagtanggap sa kanyang sexual orientation at preference. Kasalukuyang nasa Kapuso network si Bautista at regular na mapapanood sa “Studio 7.” Si Sebastian Castro, bagama’t hindi artista, marami ang nabigla sa pagamin nito na siya ay bakla. Well chronicled sa kanyang
sa isang katauhan na bakla? Ang dating drama king in sabbatical sa Star Magic, naging bading na sa “In My Life,” at sa “Ang Babaeng Humayo,” si John Lloyd Cruz, kailan naman kaya kakasa si Pascual sa isang bakla role?
vlogs ang kanyang struggles at triumphs as a gay person, pati na rin ang kanyang mga romantic relationships. Ang documented affairs ni Castro ay kay Ryan Chua, Paolo Ballesteros at sa ngayon, kay Silang, Cavite Vice Mayor Aidel Belamide. Dahil nga rin sa social media, kung ano-anong mga bulag na balita, larawan, bidyo na nagsasabing si ganito at ganireng artista ay bakla o ‘di kaya, isang lala-king nakikipagtalik sa kapwa lalaki. Sa ganitong pangyayari kung saan parang may witch hunt at tila ang mga pinagdududahan ay pinipilit na pinapaamin, may katwiran pa ang ganitong katwiran na alang-alang sa pagiging totoo? Hindi ba dapat ring respetuhin at tanggapin natin ang kanilang choice na manatili sa loob ng aparador?
Ang magandang tanong, ang Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo, ang pagganap bilang bading mula sa “Aishete Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita” kung saan may award pa siyang inuwi at naging “phenomenal” ang “love team” nila ni Tom Rodriguez, ang drama king kaya sa Kapamilya network, si Piolo Pascual, may kahandaan kaya itong magbigay buhay
film na ala-“Call Me By Your Name,” ibibigay niya ba ang matamis niyang oo sa isang pink project? Si Ion Perez na sinasabing ka-relasyon ngayon ni Vice Ganda, ano ang tamang label sa kanya, bakla na ba siya o bi-curious? Bakla, bakla, hanggang kailan at hanggang saan pa nga ba ang puwedeng gawin at ipakita sa pelikula at telebisyon? Basta ang importante, ligaya, aral at inspirasyon ang hatid ng bawat kuwento, halakhak, sugat at pag-asa nating mga bakla. Bakla, bakla, bakit ka nga ginawa? Kasi nga, babalutin natin ang mundo ng ating pagmamahal! H
Si Xian Lim na ngayon ay director na para sa isang Ci nemalaya film niyang “Tabon,” at leading man ni Cristine Reyes sa “Untrue,” kayanin niya kaya ang isang truthful performance ‘pag gumanap na bading sa isang pelikula? Si Enchong Dee na ngayon ay nagpaparamdam bilang underwear model, kung may offer kaya siyang magbida sa isang romantic comedy film na gay ang character niya o sa isang coming of age CELEBRITY RADAR | 9
Special Feature
Pa-LAROng Pam-BAKLA
Given the challenges facing the LGBT community all over the world, it’s only right that we bring back one of the best plays ever staged about the gay life. Learn about the revival of Floy Quintos’ Laro in this special feature. TEXT BY ALWIN IGNACIO
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no nga ang ba ang nila laro at ginagawang laro ng mga gays sa kanilang mga makukulay na bu hay? Sports ba ang pangunahin na laro ng beki, mapa-basketball, volleyball, rugby, o soccer? O mas bet nilang ang synchronized swimming at water polo? Sa politika, nakikisawsaw ba o pumapatol ang sangkabekihan sa mga paglalaro, mga birong totoo tungkol sa kabaklaan na mismong ang Pangulo pa ang madalas magpakawala mula sa kanyang maanghang na bunganga? Ngayong Pride Month, kung saan everything that is gay and pink eh pinagsisigawan, nakakatuwa na ang Artist Playground, na pinamumunuan nina Roeder Camanag, Jesse Lucas, Paul Jake Paule at iba pa, ay binigyang buhay muli ang play na Laro. Ang Laro, na sinulat ni Floy Quintos, katuwang si Miguel Castro, ay halaw sa La Ronde ni Arthur Schnitzler, isang classical play. Sumasalamin ang La Ronde sa relasyon ng mga taong magkakaiba ang estado ng buhay. Lahat ng mga katauhan sa play ay pinagtatagpo, mula una hanggang ika-sampung katauhan. Bawat pagtatagpo, hindi lang sumasalamin, sinisiwalat ang puso, pagkatao at kaluluwa ng mga pinagtagpo na ang hantungan ay mainit na pakikipagtalik. Back in 2004, ginawang Laro ang La Ronde, at ito ay ipinalabas ng experimental arm ng Gantimpala, ang Theatre Now. Si Floy Quintos rin ang nag-direct. Ang mga bida: si Marcus Madrigal bilang
Callboy. Dexter Santos at Andoy Ranay bilang Pulis. Si Peter Serrano bilang She Male. Julienne Mendoza bilang Manggagamit. Jomari Jose ang Kalaguyo. Miguel Castro ang Ideal. Si Perry Escano ang Estudyante. Si Richard Signey ang Manunulat. Neil Ryan Sese ang Modelo at Rolli Inocencio ang Pilantropo. Naka-labindalawang performances ang Laro, anim sa Luneta at anim sa Huseng Batute theater ng CCP. Kuwento ni direk John Mark Yap kung bakit ipinalabas at ibinalik niya sa entablado ang play na ito ngayong Pride Month: “Exactly five years ago, I became the project manager of Sir Floy Quintos’ book launch by accident. Sir Floy was at the Dulaang UP office planning it, and I couldn’t remember why, but I happened to be there too. He asked me, ‘Are you doing anything right now? Do you want to help me with this book launch? Be my Emily?’ That was a reference to the film The Devil Wears Prada. Being a huge fan of him and his work, I immediately agreed. That same day, I went to a meeting with the organizers from the Ateneo de Manila University Press. I became his Emily and he became my Miranda, and up to this day, I still call him that.” Patuloy na paglalahad ni Direk Yap: “There were two volumes of the Collected Plays and of all the plays, I’ve seen all of them except Atang and Laro. During the launch, excerpts of the featured plays were read by some of the Quintosian actors and actresses. I was really captivated by the reading of the last scene of Laro. I still remember Jomari Jose, who played the Kalaguyo in the 2004 staging, was the Call Boy and the great Leo Rialp was the Pilantropo.
Immediately after the launch, I read the entire script of Laro and was deeply moved by it.” “Just like Sir Floy, I’ve always loved Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde,” pag-amin nito. “However, Sir Floy’s adaptation was even more interesting. Instead of heterosexuals, he made all the characters male and it’s now set in present-day Manila, instead of Vienna in the 1890s. I first read the play in 2014 and I felt so sad because 10 years have already passed since Sir Floy wrote the play but a lot of things in our society still haven’t changed. That day, I told myself that I want to stage it one day.” Salaysay pa niya: “In 2016, I first worked with Artist Playground as a graphic designer. I’ve done posters and publicity materials for them for several productions already. In one of our encounters, Paul Jake Paule and Sir Roeder Camañag talked to me and said that I should direct for their company. I was honestly very hesitant since I’m more known in the industry as a stage manager. I think it was sometime last year when I talked to them again and said that I’m finally ‘accepting’ the challenge. I told them that I want to direct Laro, since it has been my dream for years already.” Sabi pa niya: “Things fell into place since a Pride Festival that was supposed to happen at Arts Above didn’t push through so they agreed to mount this production together with Roses for Ben for Pride Month.” Ang pagkakaiba nito sa orihinal ay: “Personally, I don’t know much about the original run since it was staged in CELEBRITY RADAR | 11
2004. I didn’t see it since I was a minor back then. I’ve only seen some photos and read some notes from Sir Floy and some of the original cast. Because I haven’t seen the play’s original run, I just treated this like an entirely new production. Of course, this staging will have a new set of actors. I’m really honored to have some of our most talented actors come together for this project. Working for different theater companies for the past decade has really connected and introduced me to a lot of people.” Pagtatapat niya pa: “Luckily, I was able to use the ‘friendship card’ to convince them to join me in this endeavor. The design elements of this staging is also different: set design by Io Balanon, costume design by Nicolo Perez, lighting design by Miggy Panganiban, sound design by Arvy Dimaculangan, graphic design by Gian Nicdao, and movement design by JM Cabling. I really get by with a little help from my friends.” Ang pinakamalaking pagsubok niyang hinarap bilang director? Sagot ni Yap: “My biggest challenge was really understanding these characters. These 10 complex characters who come from different walks of life but are broken in their own way. Luckily, with the help of my talented actors, we were able to discuss and create the back stories of these characters and make them as real as possible. They’re very grounded in reality, so we really tried our best to let that be seen on stage.” Hand picked pala ang bagong cast. Chika ni John Mark: “I wanted to hold open auditions for this, but Sir Roeder and Paul Jake suggested that I should just personally invite actors I wanted. Working for various theater companies and productions for the past decade and watching a lot of shows as well really helped me see the strengths and weaknesses of all these actors. I approached friends like Paul Jake Paule (Pulis), Phi Palmos (Drag Queen), Gio Gahol (Manggagamit), MC Dela Cruz (Kalaguyo), Jon Abella and Vincent Pajara (Manunulat) and Ross Pesigan (Estudyante) because I know they’ll be able to give justice to their respective roles. I even thought of them when I read the play again last year. After that, I started to message more people to ask if they’re interested. After so many rejections, my cast was slowly becoming complete. Only the role of Modelo had a casting call or special audition since it was really hard to cast someone who looks like a model, can act, and is willing to wear only underwear on stage. Good thing I was able to get in touch with Jonathan Ivan Rivera and Jay Gonzaga (Modelo) and they both 12 | CELEBRITY RADAR
agreed to alternate for the role.” Para kay direk John Mark, makabuluhan ang play kasi: “Laro is still very relevant because the issues and themes discussed in the play such as sexual predation and power play are still very prevalent nowadays. “It’s been 15 years since this play was written yet nothing has really changed. Fifteen years is a long time and we should have evolved as human beings but I guess it’s just a never-ending cycle. It’s quite alarming to be honest that the LGBT community is still experiencing the same challenges they did more than a decade ago. Also, since June is Pride Month, it’s the best time to stage a play about the Manila gay community. On top of that, it’s something that a lot of people can really relate to. This is our story and it needs to be told. That’s why people need to see this, whether they’re gay or not.” Ang hindi makakalimutang katauhan sa Laro sa muling pagkabuhay nito ay sina André Miguel, ang callboy na kahit paulit-ulit na binenta ang kanyang pagkalalaki at katawan sa “karnehan,” nanalig pa rin na, isang araw, may tunay na magmamahal sa kanya. Si Paul Jake Paule ay isang pulis na matulis na kakaiba ang sex trip. Si Phi Palmos ay isang Drag Queen na ang tanging kasalanan ay grabeng magmahal at hindi marunong mag-compute. Si Gio Gahol, ang pamhintang manggagamit, borta kung borta, angas kung
angas at parang kay sarap-sarap humalik. Si Mike Liwag ang kanyang alternate. Si MC Dela Cruz ang Kalaguyong best in pagiging bottom na gustong maging top kaya hindi napigilang magtaksil. Si Al Gatmaitan ang Ideal na ang fetish ay ang murang katawan ng mga estud yanteng basketball player at ang masangsang na amoy ng mga pawisang bulbol at maalat na bayag na meron ang mga ito. Si Ross Pesigan ang Estudyanteng akala niya ay mahal siya kaya ibinigay ang kanyang murang pangangatawan. Sina Jon Abella at Vincent Pajara ang gaganap bilang closeted Manunulat. Kay sarap at kay husay ni Jay Gonzaga bilang underwear modelo na vanidoso pero sex slave. At Vilma Santos school of acting ang pinamalas ni Vincent A. De Jesus bilang Pilantropong bangagera at may kakaibang trip, bondage kung bondage. Hindi lang libog ang mararamdaman kapag pinapanood ang Laro. Awa, alinlangan, pagkabalisa, ilan pa ‘yan sa mga madadama. Mangingibabaw rin ang lungkot, pagkatakot, pagtanda, pag-iisa, pagtanggap sa katotohanan na hinaharap ng mga bakla na nabubuhay sa makabagong panahon. Pero ang pinaka-mainam na take home sa play, ang katotohanan na PAGMAMAHAL ANG PINAKAMALAKAS NA FUERZA pa rin sa mundo, at kadalasan, kung sino pa ang sa tingin natin ang hindi dapat nanalig rito, ang siya pang buo ang pag-asa na pagmamahal ang tunay na nagpapalaya, ang tunay na nagbibigay ng kahulugan sa hungkag nating mga buhay. H
K-Pop
Be Like BTS
Korean group BTS have become worldwide sensations. Every Asian act dreams of achieving what they have. But how can Filipino bands and solo artists make it internationally? Two fans, a former record exec and an OPM star weigh in.
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n the weeks that followed after I published my last piece on the rookie group Tomorrow x Together, I’ve fallen deeper into the rabbit hole that is the world of K-Pop.
I’ve spent countless hours looking for videos of my favorite groups. While watching BTS perform on the 2019 Billboard Music Awards (where they sang their hit “Boy with Luv” alongside singer-songwriter Halsey), I thought of something that made me feel so sad and wistful I nearly burst into tears. I thought, “Korean artists are making waves all over the world with songs written in their native language. They’re performing on American shows and charting on Billboard. Why can’t Filipino artists do the same? It can’t be because we’re not talented, because we actually are. People from other countries always talk about how Filipinos dance and sing well. So what’s keeping Filipino artists from achieving the same kind of global success that Korean artists have achieved?” In an attempt to answer that question, I talked to two K-pop fans, a former record label executive, and two recording artists who are doing their best to push the envelope as far as OPM is concerned. Here’s what they said.
A FAN’S PERSPECTIVE
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TEXT BY JULIAN MAURICIO for content. Filipino artists don't have that. Also, BigHit releases official English translations on their MVs, so it became easier for international fans to relate to their songs. I think I've seen other artists from other companies follow suit,” she says. Ivana Joyce also thinks that most Filipino artists tend to stick to a certain style of music that isn’t quite what global audiences are looking for. The music they make resonates with Filipinos, but not with the rest of the world. “I think Filipino artists are just as ta lented, but the music style is different. I feel like for the longest time, our culture celebrates birit kings and queens? Like, how Moira dela Torre was good when she joined The Voice of the Philippines, but she didn't win. She got eliminated quite early if I remember correctly. It's only now that people think her style is cool. Also, I feel like K-pop quickly tries to emulate global trends. In the Philippines, no artists really try to do so. To be honest, I feel like if you try to do something like that here, you'll be branded as trying hard? Remember when they tried to make ‘P-Pop’ a thing? Most of the people I know think it's cringey,” she adds. She thinks it’s not so much about the language barrier as it is about a lack of substance in the songs today’s OPM artists release. She opines that achieving global success isn’t just a matter of going for it with guns blazing. Ivana Joyce says thay in order to succeed internationally as BTS did, Filipino artists need to have something innovative and meaningful to offer the international music scene. She says that’s what BTS did when they released songs about finding your purpose
in life and struggling with issues like depression, which people can relate to. “When I was in Korea last year, a local uncle approached me and asked where I'm from. When I said Philippines, he sang ‘Anak’ by Freddie Aguilar, saying we have great songs and singers here. The sentimentality, the emotions...I feel like a lot of our songs lack that nowadays. I mean, BTS didn't succeed in the US because they were gunning for the top of the Billboard charts. They wanted to deliver a message, their message, and luckily it resonated with people from all around the world.” One of Ivana Joyce’s friends, who requested anonymity, says that most Filipino artists will have a hard time succeeding in the international music scene because of how they approach their craft. “Walang training dito. Walang new techniques. Walang willing mag-spend for art. It's always the same old thing, repackaged lang. Wala ring masyado gumagawa ng sarili nilang kanta kasi hindi naman na-a-appreciate ng general public. Wala rin kasing way yung ibang independent artists to bring their music to the general public kasi walang nag-iinvest sa kanila,” she says. She also thinks that the OPM industry doesn’t have its priorities in order. If she could give Filipino artists and record executives advice, she would tell them to find out why Filipino music lovers are gravitating to K-pop, and use what they learn to better themselves. “Yung priority kasi dito is what can sell agad. For example, laging actors and actresses ‘yung binibigyan ng album imbis na yung mga singers who have been
training since they were kids. Madalas covers pa ang laman ng albums ng mga actors and actresses na ‘yun. “May pagka-closed minded din ang ilan about OPM. If you like music from other countries, sisitahin ka nila. Sa sabihin nila na you should listen to OPM. They’ll ask us, ‘Why don’t you support your own?’ They don't ask themselves bakit hindi namin hindi sila tinatangkilik? Just because we're from the same country doesn't mean na we're obligated to support them. Why not take it as a challenge to do better? To discover new sounds and styles? Hindi nila tine-take as constructive criticism.”
appearances on avenues that again are aligned to their branding.” Spoken like a true record label executive. She has a point, doesn’t she?
ARTISTS’ PERSPECTIVE
AN EXECUTIVE’S PERSPECTIVE
After speaking to Ivana Joyce and her friend—who at the time of our interview were getting ready to fly to South Korea for BTS’ anniversary concert—I got in touch with Ms. Annabelle RegaladoBorja, a colleague of mine from my days at ABS-CBN. Ms. Annabelle used to be at the helm of Star Music, the Kapamilya network’s in-house record label. In that capacity, she has worked with a lot of OPM artists and shaped the industry as we know it. She has also had dealings with some Korean entertainment companies, which is why I thought to interview her for this piece. Ms. Annabelle is now living in the land Down Under with her family, where she spends her days teaching music, but she graciously agreed to answer my questions. “K-pop is conquering the world. It crosses over to different nations and across ages. Personally, I’m not a K-pop fan but my music students are. They are the primary market. They are fans of Blackpink, BTS, EXO, Got7 and Twice. I believe K-pop attracts the millennials because of the colourful music videos, the fashionable and good looking singers, and of course, the music. K-pop has lyrical hooks and repetitive music, thus the easy recall and causing the market to have a Last Song Syndrome or LSS effect,” she says. Ms. Annabelle has worked with some Korean agencies before, and she says that allowed her to understand why Kpop artists have an edge when it comes to achieving international success. “Based on my previous dealings with people in the K-pop industry, such as JYP Entertainment and YG, also with SBS Korea, they told me all about the tedious
training their artists have to undergo before they are considered ready to face the public. In Korea, artists train for five to ten years before they are ready for stardom. Their training involves emotional, musical, physical, and psychological preparation. Branding and packaging are carefully crafted. All of that gives K-pop artists an edge,” she explains. Ms. Annabelle believes Filipino artists have what it takes to be as successful on the world stage as Korean artists. However, she says that relying on talent alone won’t be enough. Filipino artists have to be backed up by a team of people who can make all the right moves to help them go global. “I’m certain that Filipinos are musically talented and excellent. But talent is just one ingredient. If they want to succeed consistently in the international market like the Koreans, we Filipinos need to support our artists with an equally creative and disciplined team which will focus on different aspects of their careers. “We Filipinos need to train our artists for years if we want them to become superstar groups or soloists. We need music producers who’ll compose sure hits songs for the artists that are aligned to their brands. Speaking of which, we also need branding and marketing experts who can work together to design a career vision for our artists. Lastly, we need a good distribution team who can effectively position the exposure and release of the artists’ songs and the artists’
The last person whose brain I picked for this piece is a close friend of mine who has risen to the top of the OPM heap since he released his hit single “Dahil Sa ‘Yo” in 2016. When I texted Iñigo Pascual, he was doing a promo tour in the US, where he hit up several American media outlets and performed for soldout crowds in different cities. However, he made time to air his thoughts on Kpop vs. the OPM scene. “I think K-pop is a game changer. They took entertainment and gave it a whole different look, meaning, presence and sound. The world of K-pop seems colorful and simple, but in reality it’s much more intense and intricate than what us outsiders see. I personally am a big fan of K-pop. Some of my favorites are Blackpink, BTS, EXO, and Got7,” Inigo says. Inigo was drawn to K-pop because he saw it as an industry built on certain values that he approves of. As he got deeper into K-pop, however, he couldn’t help but compare it to the OPM scene. “The discipline and extraordinary concepts and ideas behind K-pop are really what sets them apart. I even came to a point when I questioned why we haven’t achieved what they have, when we clearly have amazing music and talent in our country,” he admits. After doing some thinking, Iñigo realized a couple of things, which he shared with Celebrity Radar. “I think one of the biggest factors behind the rise of K-pop is the support of their government, which we lack. K-pop is partly funded and supported heavily by their government, which results to a lot of tourists visiting and Korea’s GDP and GNP to increase greatly and rapidly. “Another factor is how hard they train their talents before putting them out there, or in K-pop terms, ‘debuting’ them. In the Philippines we barely train our artists. We only train them to the point that we can say ‘OK na ‘yan, puwede na isalang,’ which is sad.” Iñigo also says the OPM industry should invest in fresh talent. He also believes that it’s time Filipino artists broke new ground. “We should also support new choreographers, directors, producers, and writers who are as hungry as the artists. People who want to create great content, not just because of their stature or background. We must think inside, outside and around the box and change its shape.”
CONCLUSION
All of the people I interviewed—Ivana Joyce and her friend, Ms. Annabs, and Iñigo—made some really valid points. I actually agree with most of what they said. The OPM industry can’t keep doing the same old things if it wants its artists to be like BTS—a group that’s breaking records and changing the world with their unique brand of music, all while remaining distinctly Korean. Filipino artists should figure out how to shake things up in order to succeed internationally, without losing what makes them truly Pinoy. H CELEBRITY RADAR | 15
COVER S T O R Y
Text by Josh Mercado and Julian Mauricio he teen stars of Kadenang Ginto— collectively known as the Gold Squad—sat down with Celebrity Radar and proved why Filipino teens all over the world look up to them. Not only did we ask them about their showbiz careers, but we also asked them for their thoughts on school and studying. Unsurprisingly, these teens had a lot to say. Read on and be inspired.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO MARK COLETA AND EDITH FARINAS OF STAR MAGIC
EST known for her early beginnings in Goin’ Bulilit and Annaliza, Andrea Brillantes has shown undeniable star potential and charisma. The way she carries herself, from being an in-demand celebrity and influencer to a simple grade 12 student from Angelicum College, is undeniably admirable. Today, she is one of the upand-coming young actresses who are starring alongside industry veterans in the show Kadenang Ginto. Andrea plays Marga, the feisty daughter of Daniela Mondragon, who in turn is played by Dimples Romana. Her cha racter is like any other kontrabida girl, but Andrea has made the role her own. Because of her effective portrayal, she has earned praise from viewers. She says now everyone thinks she’s “maldita,” but she clarifies she’s not. “Malayong-malayo po ‘yung character ko na si Marga sa totoong ako. I hope people know that. But my YouTube channel allows me to show my real being. Nakikita nila sa mga vlog ko ‘yung totoong ako. Hindi ko na po kailangang umarte sa vlogs. That’s the real me. Kasi I get to portray many roles so maganda rin po na alam ng tao who I really am. I also want them to know the young lady who’s fun, loves makeup, and loves to perform.” CELEBRITY RADAR | 17
As devoted as she is to acting, she is also still a kid at heart. Off-screen, fans follow her on YouTube channel where she posts day-in-the-life vlogs, travel videos, makeup tutorials, and even song covers. Now, she has reached almost 2 million subscribers on YouTube with a total of 66 million views. The young Kapamilya star is very grateful to all who have shown support. However, she hasn’t let fame go to her head. For Andrea, she’s just doing what she loves. She’s one of the few famous young stars who can keep her feet on the ground. Recently, she just turned 16. Her way of improving herself: wearing makeup and stylish clothes. How she carries herself—from wearing her OOTDs to attending fun events is Andrea’s way of loving and pampering herself. Self-love for this 16-year-old, is caring for yourself, being able to showcase your full potential as a person. In this day and age, Andrea is aware that a lot of millennials look up to her. She always tells young girls to know who they are, what they want, and to always dream big like her. Andrea is energetic, and full of life in showbiz and in school. She joined activities that helped her grow as a student. She always spreads happiness and good vibes. Fortunately she is able to balance her time well. Recently, she did a horror flick titled Banal with other young stars. In it, she showcased another side of Andrea. She proved that she’s not just a kontrabida, but she can do anything. She also got the chance to perform at the YouTube FanFest this year. With the right amount of magic, dedication, colorful makeup and clothes, Andrea will go places! –Josh Mercado
Francine DIAZ
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herself to Kapamilyas the world over. She began her career as the young Erich Gonzales on the teleserye Be My Lady in 2016. Francine followed that with roles in more top-rating teleseryes, including Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin, The Blood Sisters, and The Greatest Love. She has also shown off her acting chops in Ipaglaban Mo and the long-running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. As long as she works really hard, Francine’s star will surely keep on shining. –Julian Mauricio
1. What grade are you in? Grade 9.
3. Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Teacher Nancy, pinapunta pa niya ako one time sa house niya so she could teach me po.
4. Share your favorite “first day of school” memory. When I was in first grade po, hindi ko alam kung nasan ‘yung room ko and then nakita ‘ko ng adviser namin and hinatid n’ya ‘ko sa room ko and then winelcome ako ng mga classmates ko and that’s the happiest part po for me bilang elementary.
5. Who is your best friend in 2. What’s your favorite subject school? and why? Venice and Erin, silang dalawa po Values, kasi marami po akong natututunan especially kung paano irespeto ang lahat.
‘yung best friends ko and tinutulungan nila ‘ko sa ginagawa ko po sa school.
6. Where do you want to study in the future, like for college? UST, dahil gusto ko ‘yung mala-vintage style na school. Hehe.
7. What do you want to take up? Medicine.
8. What does the Philippine education system need to work on? Taking care of students’ mental health.
9. Advice to kids going back to school?
Always do your best, believe in yourself, and don’t forget to take care of yourself. Enjoy n’yo lang ang pag-aaral
and make new friends.
Kyle ECHARRI
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YLE entered showbiz as a singer, when he successfully auditioned for a place on The Voice Kids season two. Sarah Geronimo turned her chair for Kyle, paving the way for his future success as a recording artist. After the show ended, Kyle signed with MCA Music and released one album with them. He has since transferred to ABS-CBN’s in-house label Star Music, and signed to their sub-label StarPop. Aside from making waves as Kristoff Tejada on Kadenang Ginto, he continues to perform wherever he can.
Kyle is currently recording more new music, which his fans are eagerly awaiting. –Julian Mauricio
1. What grade are you in? Finishing 10th.
2. What’s your favorite subject and why? Math. There is not much to memorize, just formulas.
3. Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Mr. Alquizar, my sixth-grade adviser is my favorite teacher. He is strict enough to get me motivated to do good and give my best at school and in everything I do.
4. Share your favorite “first day of school” memory. I was entering sixth grade when I enrolled in an all-boys school here in the Philippines. I didn’t quite know what to expect, coming from a co-ed school in the US. I was also a bit late entering the school year but my first day was not as I expected. I was a bit nervous, but my classmates and teachers were very welcoming. I felt it easy to adjust, which made me enjoy the transition.
5. Who is your best friend in school?
Growing up in the US, my best friend in school was my cousin Mikel. Our parents would enroll us in the same school so we get to do playtime even after school was over. We were very young then.
6. What extracurricular activities were you involved in?
Soccer is my main sport. Although it wasn’t until I was in sixth grade that I became really dedicated to the sport, I found myself hooked on it that even now that I’m homeschooled. I try to find time to play soccer whenever my schedule allows it.
7. Where do you want to study in the future, like for college?
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8. What do you want to take up?
I want to take up Business or Engineering. Though ultimately, I wish to become a pilot someday.
9. What does the Philippine education system need to work on?
Education should be free for everyone. Other countries are able to provide it and the Philippines should do the same. Educating our children helps create a better future for our country.
10. Advice to kids going back to school?
Not everyone has the privilege to go to school. Value the opportunity and take every chance to learn. Having knowledge and using it appropriately is what makes one successful.
Seth FEDELIN
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ETH rose to fame as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother Otso. He was in the first batch of teens that entered the famous blue-and-yellow house. While inside, Seth showed determination and strength that belied his age. He was given many special tasks, all of which he passed with flying colors. In so doing, he was able to help his father, who had a stroke some years back. Now that he has formally joined showbiz, Seth is set to soar even higher. Not only is he earning praise from critics and audiences alike as Mikoy on Kadenang Ginto, but he also did an iWant original movie called Abandoned with his castmate Beauty Gonzales. He certainly isn’t wasting any time setting off on the road to fame and fortune. –Julian Mauricio
1. What grade are you in? Grade 10.
2. What’s your favorite subject and why?
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3. Who is your favorite teacher and why? Lahat sila paborito ko kasi may aral akong natutunan sa kanila.
7. Where do you want to study in the future, like for college? Sa DLSU sana kung may maritime studies doon.
4. Share your favorite “first day 8. What do you want to take up? of school” memory. When I introduced myself.
5. Who is your best friend in school? Meljohn.
Maritime studies.
9. What does the Philippine education system need to work on? Amenities and facilities.
6. What extracurricular activi- 10. Advice to kids going back ties were you involved in? to school? Basketball.
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Capri’s latest capers Ana Capri opens up to Celebrity Radar correspondent Nonie Nicasio, one of the movie reporters she trusts implicitly, about her new marriage and future plans. Is the award-winning actress expecting? Find out in this exclusive feature! TEXT BY NONIE V. NICASIO
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asayang-masaya ang premyadong aktres na si Ana Capri dahil finally ay ikinasal na siya last May 13, 2019 sa long time Australian boyfriend niyang si Dave. Ang mister niya ay businessman na nagtatrabaho sa malaking gas company sa Australia. Nalaman ng Celebrity Radar na ikinasal si Ana sa FB post niyang ito: “I'm truly lucky to find a husband so amazing crazy perfect out of 1 in a billion! happy first month Dave Ur my baby, my hubby, my bestfriend, my Adventure partner, my dream come true. Looking forward living each day and a lifetime waking up and sleeping beside you. I 22 | CELEBRITY RADAR
Love loving you and being loved by you.” Sa aming exclusive na panayam kay Ana via Facebook Messenger, ikinuwento niyang ginanap sa isang mountainresort ang wedding niya na dinaluhan lang ng malalapit niyang pamilya, pati na ng parents at kapatid ng kanyang mister. “Very intimate wedding talaga ito and walang taga-showbiz or even my close friends na invited,” panimulang saad ni Ana. “Dream come true ito, and the wedding is so beautiful.” Paano niya ide-describe ang kanyang husband? “Si Dave, masasabi kong siya ay isang amazingly crazy perfect husband na makikita lang sa one in a billion, hahahaha!” Pabungisngis na saad ni Ana. Halos tatlo at kalahating taon munang naging magkasintahan sina Ana at Dave bago sila nagpasyang magpakasal. Pababalik-balik si Ana sa Australia at
ang kanyang BF naman ay pumupunta rin sa Pilipinas kapag kaya ng kanyang hectic schedule lalo na kung si Ana ay maraming projects na pinagkakaabalahan sa bansa. Si Ana ay huling napanood sa TV series na Ngayon at Kailanman na pinagbidahan nina Julia Barretto at Joshua Garcia. Sa pelikula, last na napanood si Ana bilang isa sa cast ng 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten starring Khalil Ramos at Jameson Blake. Idinagdag pa ni Ana na ilang pelikula at TV series ang kanyang tinanggihan dahil sa temporary siyang nakabase sa Australia. “Masaya, dahil siyempre ano iyan, ito ‘yung hinihintay kong moment ng life ko, and it’s nice dahil nandito ang family ko nang ikinasal ako.” Titigil na ba siya sa pag-aartista? “Siyempre sa ngayon ita-try muna naming mag-family. Hindi ko iiwan ang
showbiz, sa ngayon, temporary lang naman itong pagpahinga ko sa showbiz at pag-stay ko sa Australia. Baka this December ay umuwi ako ng 'Pinas,” aniya pa. Aminado rin si Ana na nami-miss na niya ang showbiz dahil higit seven months na siyang nasa Australia. Sambit ng aktres, “Of course I missed working and ‘yung friends ko at family back home. I’ve worked so hard to established my career and grateful ako sa mga taong tumutulong sa akin. So, given the opportunity in the future and right project that fits me, I’d like to go back. Showbiz will always be a part of me. Nasa dugo ko na talaga ang showbiz, but my priorities now is to be with my new family.” Buntis na ba siya? “Surprise na lang, hahahaha!” Nakatawang saad ni Ana. “Pero kapag ano na, ikaw ang una kong sasabihan kuya.” H CELEBRITY RADAR | 23
Celebrity Home
Blessed and humbled After more than a decade in the industry, Yasmien Kurdi shows off the fruits of her labor—namely her family and brand-new condo unit, where she spends most of her time when she’s not in front of the camera. TEXT BY ALEX BROSAS
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asmien Kurdi’s condo unit is a breath of fresh air, because she and her husband Rey were able to show how modern living can be achieved by a pair of young professionals like them. Since their taste in décor is more on the minimalist side, Yasmien and husband Rey maximized the available space in their condo for their own benefit. Every nook and cranny of the place is properly utilized. “After getting married, we lived together in a condo unit in Taguig City for six years. It was our first home and we made a lot of fond and happy memories in that place. We had Ayesha there, and she loved the neighborhood because she made a lot of friends. We decided to move to a house so we could have a bigger place because we are planning to have a new baby soon, if God permits,” Yasmien shared. The Kapuso actress has been married for seven years but she and her husband have been together for 13. “He is an airline pilot. We met in the plane when he was still working as a cabin crew for his previous airline. I was his passenger quite a few times back in the days when I used to do out of town shows. We started to talk only on our third flight but due to a slight argument. The rest is history. Well, we ended up falling for each other and dated each other for six years before we got married.” Although they can afford one, the couple didn’t hire a professional interior designer to decorate their condo. “Kami lang dalawa nag-design nitong condo. Naghanap lang kami ng concept sa internet at sa magazines. We basically just want storage, lots and lots of storage for our things. We don’t like to see clutter. You know how it is to live in a condo. Your space is very limited. Although Rey and I are minimalists, 24 | CELEBRITY RADAR
we can’t help having so much stuff in our house since Ayesha came along.” Yasmien considers the dining area her and husband Rey’s favorite nook. “Aside having our meals there, it is also our study place and bonding area. Ayesha does her Arts and Crafts while Rey and I do our editing and studies there and of course, we do watch Netflix there.”
Even though she’s quite busy these days, Yasmien helps keep her house squeaky clean. “Yes, I do clean the house from time to time. Iba pa rin kung ikaw ang naglilinis ng bahay mo,” she said. Does she have any advice on how to keep or maintain your house nice, free from pests and last for many years? “My advice is just to enjoy your place. A well-maintained place is good; but whatever you have, it is there for you all to enjoy it. Your kids should enjoy your place too, it is the good memories they’ll make there that makes the place special. These are the things that last for many years.” The couple had just moved to a bigger house but they so love their condo unit that they’re keeping it. In the future, they wanted to have a rest house. “We just moved to a bigger house late last year. But we couldn’t help being so sentimental about our condo. That’s the reason why we didn’t have it rented. We still spend some nights there.” As parents, Yasmien and Rey are like “barkada.” “Parang mag-best friends kami, pati ang anak ko parang kaibigan lang din namin. We want our daughter to be as open to us as possible. ‘Yung tipong kung ano man ‘yung nasa isip niya, ‘yung pananaw niya o opinion niya ay nasasabi niya sa amin,” she said. Inside the house, the couple only has one rule for their daughter. Bawal siya magsulat sa wall.
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“Puwede siya maglaro o magkalat sa buong bahay, pero ‘wag na ‘wag niya lang susulatan ang wall,” she said. “Para sa amin, nothing in particular naman. Siguro bawal lang siya maingay pag natutulog ang isa sa amin. Very erratic kasi ang schedule namin. Iba-iba ang oras ng tulog at gising namin. Very important kasi kay hubby ang sleep before his work.” Having more kids is welcome for the couple as they believe that “the more, the merrier.” When Yasmien returned to television, she earned plaudits for her performances. “Last year I did Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, where I got recognized as Best Drama Actress in the PMPC 32nd Star Awards for Television and Outstanding TV Actress of the Year at the Laguna Excellence Awards 2019. This year I did Hiram Na Anak, and Download Mommy of Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko, a Mother’s Day special for the month of May.” It has been more than a decade since she joined the reality search that jumpstarted her career. Yasmien is very grateful for all the breaks she has received, and gives it all back to the one above. “I thank God for all the blessings he has given me. This is so much more than I deserve, and I am very much humbled, and I offer this all for His glory,” she says. H
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Fun Activities with The Wifey W
HETHER you are married for a month, a year or for a long time, it’s important that you still have fun activities that you do together. It’s always refreshing to go out of your routine or do something adventurous from time to time. According to studies and research, couples need to have fun in order to keep the love alive, so here are the things you might want to do with your wife:
• Go on a road trip, just the both of you. Aside from the fact that adventure awaits, a road trip is always a refreshing activity. • Try cooking or baking together. Sometimes, being in the kitchen without any pressure incorporates fun and could make your bond a little stronger than ever. • Extreme activities like zip line, bungee jumping, rafting and other stuff you can do is always fun and energizing! • Be adventurous and keep in mind that there are a million ways on how you can have fun even if you’re just staying at home or in bed. Cuddling and just laying down can boost endorphin levels according to family psychologists—which means being sexual is healthy and helpful to both of you! If you feel like you may have a problem fulfill-
ing your sexual needs, there are over the counter products but you just really have to be cautious about getting these products, make sure that you only purchase items from reputable drug stores with ingredients that are safe and effective. Enhancers usually contain combinations of Epimedium Extract, L-Arginine, Songaria Cynomorium and Gamma Amino Butyric Acid because according to research these ingredients can make a man’s vigor and enthusiasm towards intimacy stronger than usual. It can even aid in erectile dysfunction for some cases but most importantly, it has several benefits that can be helpful for a man’s health. Enhancers do not mean you need to be ashamed of what you can give intimately to your partner nor it can size up your ability to satisfy plus there’s a go-to enhancer called Robust which has all the key ingredients that have been the talk of the town for its effectivity.
Celebrity fashion
Sweater Weather
As we say hello to the cold and rainy season, we say hi na rin sa clothes na bagay sa tag-lamig! Kung mahilig ka sa layers at kung ano-ano pang style na mas bagay sa panahong ito, sabay-sabay tayong sumigaw ng, “Sa wakas!” Anyway, if you need inspo for your next sweaterweather outfit, we’ve got what you’re looking for right here. TEXT BY BOY GEORGE
BOLD JACKETS Kung magsusuot ka na rin lang ng jacket, statement piece na ang piliin mo for maximum impact! Choose printed and bold jackets para may karakter ang OOTD mo, like Laureen Uy’s super bold tiger-print Gucci jacket and joggers! (Image from @laureen on Instagram)
HYPEBAES Usong-uso ngayon ang hypebeast at usually ang style na ito’y puro jackets and oversized shirts or pants. MagpakahypeBAE tulad ng mag-sissums na sina Alex and Toni Gonzaga by choosing a fitted long-sleeved top with some baggy, comfortable joggers. (Image from @cathygonzaga on Instagram) 28 | CELEBRITY RADAR
SIMPLE AND LAID-BACK For a simpler and more chill look, go with the basics: a plain longsleeve turtleneck, culottes, and white sneakers ala Gabbi Garcia. (Image from @ gabbi on Instagram)
FURRY FUR FUR
Go the extra mile by donning a sosyal fur jacket, which was exactly what like Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach did on a recent trip to Korea! You can layer it on top of a turtleneck, long-sleeved dress for a sophisticated look. (Image from @piawurtzbach on Instagram)
ROCKER FEMME
Leather is one of the fabrics na hindi mo talaga masusuot tuwing mainit. So take advantage of the cool weather to rock your leather jackets, like AC Bonifacio. Accessorize with statement necklaces and belts para mas rock ang dating! (Image from @ acbonifacio on Instagram)
LAYER IT
Don’t be afraid to layer on clothes kung medyo malamig talaga. Cop this look Julia Barretto sported in her last movie Between Maybes, where she puts on a nice nude sleeveless blazer on top of a sleek black pullover. (Image from @juliabarretto) H
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Celebrity Beauty
Rainy Day, OK! Naku, tag-ulan na naman po, Celebrity Radar readers! When it’s raining outside, kailangang hindi masira ng ulan ang beauty niyo. Here’s a list of things you should remember para ready ka pa ring umawra kahit gaano pa kasama ang panahon. TEXT BY BOY GEORGE
Opt for tinted moisturizer Wet weather means a more humid day. And a more humid day means mas mabilis mawasak ang iyong foundation. Kaloka, ‘di ba? Kung hindi mo naman kailangang bumongga masyado, gumamit ka na lang ng tinted moisturizer kesa heavy foundation. Mas fresh pa ang magiging dating mo, like Andrea Brillantes! (Image from @blythe on Instagram)
Don’t skip the sunscreen Alam mo bang dapat never kang lumalabas ng bahay nang walang sunscreen, kahit makulimlim? It’s because UV rays can still pass through the clouds and can still cause sunspots. So if you want to be makinis like Miss Maris Racal, start by making it a habit to use sunscreen after your moisturizer. (Image from @mariesteller on Instagram)
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Keep it happy and pink! Dull na nga ang panahon, kaya ’wag mo na ring gawing dull ang mukha mo! Choose naturally pink and plump colors for your lips and cheeks like Sofia Andres para may extra pak pa rin kahit na makulimlim. Pampa-good vibes ba. (Image from @iamsofiaandres on Instagram)
Keep it simple On rainy days, less is more. Kasi nga naman baka matunaw lang lahat ’yan ’pag nabasa ka, beh. So just go for natural, no makeup-makeup, and simple fresh looks lang. Tingnan mo kung gaano ka-fresh tingnan ang nag-iisang Jodi Sta. Maria even with minimum makeup. It lets her beauty shine talaga! (Image from @jodistamaria on Instagram)
Mind your hair ’Pag malakas ang hangin at ulan, hirap nga namang i-awra ang long hair mo! Instead, keep your hair away from your face with style para less hassle. Try a sleek ponytail, braids, or a nice, sleek bun just like Loisa Andalio’s! (Image from @ iamandalioloisa on Instagram)
Go waterproof ’Di mo maiiwasang mabasa if masyadong malakas ang ulan, so to prevent melted kilay or runny mascara, bumili ka ng beauty products na certified water-proof. For lashes, maganda ring mag-invest sa eyelash extensions ala Ate Girl Jackie para hindi mo na iisipin ang mascara mo. (Image from @jackiegirlg on Instagram) H CELEBRITY RADAR | 31
Special Feature
The many hats that Jinkee Pacquiao wears As a woman, Jinkee Pacquiao wears many hats. But it is as a mother to her kids and wife to her husband Pambansang Kamao and Senator Manny Pacquiao where she shines the best.
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espite her stature as a public figure, Jinkee is a shy person. She enjoys being at home. Thankfully, we chanced upon her on the set of a shoot for the website Metro.Style, which our EIC Francis Simeon helped organize. “Ako ‘yung sa bahay lang. Bihira akong pumunta sa mga sos yalan. Nahihiya kasi ako. My friends would tell me, ‘lumabas ka para magamit mo ’yung mga bagong ano mo diyan,’ ” she said. She’s learned to make her photos Instagrammable. Un known to many, she doesn’t use high-end cameras for self ies and IG photos. “Minsan sa GenSan, doon sa bahay ng nanay ko. Halimba wa sa bahay ni Janet, kung saang portion na parang Insta gramable, doon na ako or sa resort. Mas gusto ko kasi stay sa bahay lang,” she shared. She admitted that she’s the one editing her photos. “Ako ang nag-e-edit ng mga pictures ko. ‘Yung testing ng pictures, marami, pagpipilian mo pa ’yun, mga 30 shots. Tinuturuan ko sila, ganito, ganyan. Natuto na nga ako, eh.” Fashion plate Through the years, Jinkee has mastered the art of dress ing, of mixing and matching. She has become known for her sartorial taste. “Basta ako bumibili lang ako kapag mayroon akong mal aking budget na puwede i-shopping. Pero kung wala na man, hindi naman ako ‘yung parang halos everyday nag-sashopping. Kung meron lang talaga akong malaking budget puwede akong bumili ng bag na mamahalin or damit with a certain amount,” she related. But it is altogether different when she is with her husband Manny. Yes, sumasabay siya sa trend. It’s a given for a fash ion plate like her. “Kapag kasama si Manny, go. Nandiyan ka naman, ikaskas mo na ’yan. Feeling ko lang kapag may mga bago, sine-send ko na sa mga shopper. May shopper ako sa Dubai.”
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Style inspirations As a dresser, Jinkee shared how she was inspired by some personalities. “Madami din, ‘pag sino lang ang nakita ko. Wala talaga ‘yung sinusundan. Dito, si Heart Evangelista, magaling magbihis, mabait siya,” she shared. Her most memorable outfit was a Francis Libiran frock. “ ‘Yung unang suot ko sa damit niya, ang daming nag-appreciate. I wore it sa parang SONA sa Saran gani para sa mga congressman. Ang ganda ng kan yang terno. Halos lahat gumaya. ‘Ay, ‘yung kagaya kay Jinkee.’ Maganda naman talaga ‘yung ano niya.” She later on revealed how she dresses and what particular colors she has learned to love and appreci ate. “I’m, more on prints. Hindi ako masyado sa mga plain. I like pastel colors, bright colors. Hindi ako ma syado sa black color,” she said. Dressing, for her, depends on her moods or what is necessary for an occasion. “Kung ano lang ang maisip ko. It depends on my mood. Hindi rin naman ako ‘ay ito ang gusto ko.’ Hin di. Kung ano na ang makita ko sa closet, hanap-hanap ako. ‘Ay, ito, puwede,’ gano’n lang. Minsan doon ako natatagalan kasi hindi ko pinaplano. Depende kung may event like si Manny may award or may event sa Senate. Ngayong gabi naka-ready na. Pero kung mga ano lang, wala, kung ano na lang ang makita ko. Hindi ako ano, ‘ay ito ang ipe-prepare ko ahead of time.’ Depende kung may importanteng occasion.” Woman of style She believes that every woman should work on her fashion style. But this should be coupled with humi lity. “Kailangan confident, humble siyempre, hindi na man kumbaga ano ka. Dapat humble ka pa rin.hindi naman ‘yung parang OA.” When abroad, it is a must that Jinkee goes to the mall. “Kailangan makapag-mall kami. Kung hindi kasi parang hindi kumpleto ‘yung trip,” she said, admiring her latest trip with Manny in Germany and Austria. “Isa yun sa pinakamagandang experience. Kami ni Manny pa ang magkasama.”
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Dutiful wife Jinkee shared there are Valentine’s Days where she and Manny don’t get to see each other and celebrate the occasion. “Kahit Valentine’s Day, si Manny nasa Bulacan for a campaign. Kami na nga ng mga bata nag-celebrate,” she revealed. As a wife, Jinkee plays her role to the hilt. “Halimbawa sa damit, sa pagkain. Basta pagkain uupo na lang siya. Minsan ‘yung pagkain nakabalot ‘pag ‘di pa kakainin. Kaila ngan tatanggalin ko. Minsan tatawagin niya ako, ‘Bhe’. Alam ko na ang gagawin ko. Sa Senate naman, paggising niya maliligo na lang siya at isusuot na lang niya. Lahat, medyas, sapatos. Pag sa necktie, parang pumipili din siya. Naglalagay na lang ako ng tatlo para pipili na lang siya. “Minsan gigisingin ka niya, then magbihis. Hindi pa siya magbibihis, ako ang magbi his sa kanya. Ako na mag susuot ng pantalon niya. Minsan ano kasi siya lalo na kapag nag-ensayo sa basket ball. Pagod na pagod siya. So, ako na ang magbihis.” But Manny knows when to appreciate her fashion sense. “Gusto niya kapag nakadress alaga kasi ladylike. Minsan sabi niya, ‘Bhe, para kang sixteen yars old, ha.’ ” Values In life, Jinkee has learned a lot and from it she formed the values which she never falters to adhere to. One of them is “to love oneself.” “Dapat may fear ka sa Pangi noon. Kung may fear ka, hindi ka gagawa ng isang bagay na magagalit Siya or nakakahiya sa Kanya. Ngayon namin narealize na parang na-mold na kami sa ganyang perspective. Mayroon kaming perspective na kailangan sundin mo ang Panginoon habang bata ka pa para at least kapag nag-asawa ka na, you are not alone kasi mayroon kang Panginoon 34 | CELEBRITY RADAR
The Pacquiaos (minus youngest child Israel), all done up in their Sunday best. Family is very important to Jinkee and Manny, that’s why they try to spend as much time together as Manny’s schedule allows. This was their last Sunday photo together before Manny flew to LA to train. Manny and Jinkee’s lovely daughters, Mary Divine Grace (left) and Queen Eli zabeth, went straight to their mom in the dining area as soon as they arrived.
Israel, the sweet and nice little boy of Manny and Jinkee.
na siyang tutulong sa iyo as you go through life. ‘Yun ang inaano ko sa mga bata.” Life inspiration Her inspiration is Mommy Dionesia. “Si Mommy naging in spiration ko siya as a good person, ‘yung kind heart
niya at saka mabait naman talaga siya. ’Pag sa mga bata din parang inaano rin, parang naging role model siya na maging generous. Wala siyang ano na parang hesitant siya magbigay. Wala siyang hesitation, wala siyang reklamo.” She feels her children
should focus on faith rather than blessings. “‘Yung mag-focus sila hindi sa dumating na blessings, hindi kung ano ang duma ting sa buhay. Mag-focus sila sa pananampalataya, sa faith kasi the blessings will follow.” She believes that family
should come first before anything else. “The best is taking care of my family kasi iyon ang gift ng Panginoon sa atin, ang pamilya natin, to take care of them. Parang ibinigay sa atin ng Panginoon kung paano natin i-handle, so kailangan makita ng Pangi noon kung paano Niya ibini gay sa iyo, kung paano mo i-handle (ang family mo).” Unsupportive mom Of late, Jinkee’s son Ji muel is following his father’s footsteps in boxing as he knocked out an opponent in an amateur boxing match months ago. Jimuel was launched as
the new endorser of BNY Jeans. Jinkee, however, does not want another boxer in the family. She’s worried kapag may boxing bout ang kan yang anak. “Oo naman lalo na kung nagbo-boxing ayaw mo siyang masaktan. Mas gusto ko sana na si Manny na lang ang ganyan, bok singero. Ayoko sa family na may boksingero talaga. Minsan kapag nag-uusap kami, ‘ikaw ang pinakaunsupportive mother in the world.’ Ganu’n siya. Ayoko siyang magalit kasi baka hindi niya ako kibuin. ‘Pan garap ko naman ito. Pa rang napap anaginipan daw
Manny and Jinkee’s second son, Michael, goes to his mom first before he leaves their house to play basketball inside the village.
Jinkee loves taking self ies with her kiddos.
niya, kapag may mga press conference. Parang inaano niya ang sarili niya na pa rang siya ‘yung iniinterbyu. Sabi ko parang ano talaga, decided siya na maging boksingero. ‘Yung sa sarili ba niya, desire niya (na ma ging boksingero).” Last fight? On July 20, Manny will fight Keith Thurman. Jinkee hopes it will be his last fight. “Kinakabahan pa rin. Siyempre nakilala ko na si Manny na ganyan siya. Nu’ng magpakasal kami, siyempre na-accept mo na lahat ‘yun, fear, everything. ‘Yung kalaban ni Manny 30 years old, undefeated. Siy
The eldest child of Manny and Jinkee, Jimuel, at the press launch of his cloth ing line endorsement.
empre kapag nagkakaedad ka na parang medyo may difference na. Ngayon mas kabado ako. Si Manny lang talaga ang may gusto. Gusto pa rin talaga ng katawan niya. Parang hinahanap pa niya.” She revealed that Manny should have retired kung lumaban si Floyd May weather. “Sana si Mayweather ‘yun kung lumaban. After May weather mag-retire na siya. Siguro last na ito. Siguro lang. kung ako masusunod, gusto ko last na. Nagsimula akong mag-worry talaga nang ma-knockout siya kay Marquez na talagang bag sak. Simula noon ayaw na namin lumaban siya.” H
Jinkee with her close friends (from left, standing), Arman Paraiso, fa shion designer Ador Feliciano, Roize Royal (right), all from General San tos City, ABS-CBN sports news reporter Dyan Castillejo, and Celebrity Radar EIC Francis Simeon (center) at their Dasmariñas village home. CELEBRITY RADAR | 35
Now Where Are They
The singing pilot We caught up with Pinoy Dream Academy season one alumnus Ronnie Liang, who has parlayed his time on the show into a successful career as an actor and singer. Now he’s learning to fly, with his sights set on becoming a pilot. TEXT BY LEONY R. GARCIA
Sa iyong ngiti ako'y nahuhumaling At sa tuwing ikaw ay gagalaw Ang mundo ko'y tumitigil. Para lang sayo Ang awit ng aking puso Sana'y mapansin mo rin Ang lihim kong pagtingin.
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o goes the chorus of the Ronnie Liang hit “Ngiti,” which has become a national anthem of sorts since it topped the charts in 2007. Since then, the balladeer’s devotion to romantic music, a genre that he is known for courtesy of that hit song, has become evident. He has been singing sentimental ballads in many live shows including the popular Sunday noontime variety show ASAP. He has had gigs all over the Philippines and abroad, including performances with no less than the country’s Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo. Ronnie, who shot to fame as a finalist in season one of Pinoy Dream Academy in 2006, believes romantic songs never go out of style. You never get tired of listening to them. They’re timeless. I want to be remembered for such songs,” he said. Ronnie did not stop at being a singer. Ronnie went on to star in several movies such as Esoterika Maynila, Fan Girl/Fan Boy, 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, Petmalu, Abay Babes and the recently released action-packed thriller Maria. , Ronnie did not stop there. He surprised everyone when he announced that he’s planning to become a pilot. A BS Education degree holder, Liang took a flying course in December last year. After finishing the required subjects for ground school earlier this year (in February, to be exact), Ronnie took the next step the following month by learning flight simulation. "It has always been my dream to be a pilot and I believe that you can pursue your dreams at any time in your life. So here I am, taking the steps I need to fulfill that childhood dream," he said. 36 | CELEBRITY RADAR
While busy with his studies, he made sure his fans won’t miss him as Viva Records has released his newest album, Ronnie Liang 12, packed with songs showcasing his love for romance and sentimental songs. Some of the album’s tracks include Tila, Ligaya (a remake from Eraserheads), Yakap, Sa'yo Na Lang Ako, Pakisabi Na Lang (The Company’s hit song) and minus ones. He also did a major concert in May 2019 in New Frontier Theater in Araneta Center, Quezon City. Know more about the singing pilot through this questionnaire: Celebrity Radar: You had a brief, offbeat but remarkable scene in Maria. Will that be the start of more daring roles in your coming movie projects? Ronnie: I am very thankful to my Viva bosses Boss Vic, Ma’am Veronique and Boss Vincent for allowing me to be part of Maria. It was my first time to have that kind of scene and role that could show my versatility as an actor. I definitely
look forward to more daring roles. Can you tell us about your coming movies? I’m really looking forward to doing more movies with Viva. I believe the company has lined up a number of movies for me. Right now, I’m happy with how Maria has turned out to be a one-of-a-kind action movie. I have an ongoing TV series, Ghost Adventures, with Benjie Paras showing every Monday 9 pm at Sari-Sari Channel on Cignal Cable. How about your upcoming songs, single or album? Will there be another hit like your signature song "Ngiti?" I just released my 5th studio album, Ronnie Liang 12, under Viva Records, which already reached more than 1 million downloads/ streams online so far and sold 4000 CDs. Soon, I will collaborate with Sarah Geronimo. We will record a duet to be released for streaming. CELEBRITY RADAR | 37
Which is your priority now, singing or acting? The trend nowadays for showbiz personalities is to be able to do both. We have to entertain our audience in many ways through acting, singing and maybe dancing too. Anyway, God’s given talents should be put to good use. So expect me to do them all. But I still have to get used to people telling or introducing me as a singer and an actor. How do you juggle your time now especially you're living out your dream to become a pilot? Through proper time management plus my commitment to achieving my goal. I usually attend aviation school in the morning especially if I don’t have shows and tapings. Good thing the school is willing to adjust to any conflict in schedule. We always do make-up classes. I had finished ground schooling in like almost three months—12 subjects and simulation. How come becoming a pilot was your dream? Who influenced you to become one? Why not? I remember when I was about nine years old. I was helping my father clean the backyard when I saw an airplane in the clear blue sky. I then told my father that to fly a plane is my dream. I couldn’t forget his reply that my dream would be very hard to accomplish due to financial issues. We were not financially OK at that time. But I know in my heart at that very moment that I will become a pilot someday. How many more months or years will you have to study before you can be a commercial pilot? For a commercial pilot, you need to accomplish at least 150 to 200 flying hours to be qualified to apply for a CPL (Commercial Pilot License). Some students finish it at 11/2 to four years, depending on financial capacity because it is very expensive. But for me, I will try to finish it in less than a year and a half. Can you tell us how hard or competitive this course? Where do you study by the way? Well, it’s really a hard course. You really have to remember and you should be good in math and science. You really have to master them. You should have a strong will as well and faith in yourself. That’s because you will fly the airplane yourself and the lives of your passengers are at stake. I attended training at Strikewing Aviation Training Center in Plaridel, Bulacan. But now I am endorsing Aviation Marketing Solutions. What are your immediate plans once you become a pilot? I will shoot my first music video as a pilot. And then, in God’s will, I will finish all the necessary requirements for commercial pilot and try my luck on commercial airlines. Then maybe I can sing to the passengers on board my flight. As early now, some people are already calling me the singing pilot. And I love it! What is your long term plan for your career? If its Gods will, I will still continue my career as an actor and singer and at the same time be a pilot for a commercial airline. I believe I can do both—being in showbiz and flying out my planes. H 38 | CELEBRITY RADAR
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By Jyren Imperial
EING a Super Dad is never easy. To be a real dad, a hero to your kids is definitely the most exciting and demanding job in the world. Every father can be a Super Dad and it’s surely rewarding but it isn’t always simple. As amazing as it is, becoming a father has its shifts in life which requires daily effort and enthusiasm. Study shows that even though a lot of dads know their long-established roles as providers and discip linarians, they believe that they can do more. They view themselves as their kids’ play companion, tutor, and travel buddy. Dads face many challenges to ensure the well-being and comfort of their children. Based on the top advertising firm McCann Worldgroup Philippines (MWG) a report called “The Truth About Filipino Dads” 47% of dads doesn’t have enough time, 18% enforcing discipline and 17% doesn’t have enough money. They truly have that super dad cape, however, dads are still only given a week of paternity leave as to at least three months that moms have. Joint pains, back pain and general body pain can be tough for Super
Dads that always support and care for their children. While arthritis can happen in any joint in the body, doctors say that the ones we use the most are more affected such as hands, feet and the weight-bearing joints like the back, hips, knees, and ankles. The symptoms can vary from pain, stiffness, swelling, tightness in the joint or cracking and decreased range of motion. Most Super Dads experience these symptoms while doing some type of physical activity. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the common one that develops in joints with overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis is another type that is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your joints. While the diagnosis is common doctors say treatment varies depending on the cause.
Here are the 7 Proven Ways Super Dads Can Manage Arthritis Pain Start an arthritis exercise program - First, you have to understand what type of activity is within your limits and level of exercise is appropriate to your type of arthritis. A mild to moderate exer cise can help ease arthritis pain and stiffness such as stretching, walking, water aerobics and flowing movements, such as tai chi and yoga. Achieve to lose some weight - Dropping one pound of weight will result in four pounds of pressure being eliminated from the knees based on a 2005 study of the Arthritis Foundation. A 2010 study from the University of Paris published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease indicated that weight loss can lessen pain, improve function and lower inflammation levels in the body. Change your eating habits - Eat at least 3 to 4 ounces of fatty fish twice a week because they’re highest in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which are both bene ficial for minimizing the inflammation and symptoms of arthritis. Adding garlic, ginger, broccoli, walnuts, berries, spinach, grapes, and olive oil to your daily meal will bring powerful components that may bring relief from inflammation and arthritis. This food will be beneficial for your overall health because of its diseasefighting powers. Drink lots of water - Adequate water consumption can lessen joint pain and other arthritis symptoms. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday helps flush out uric acid from your body. Enough water intake can help keep your joints well lubricated and can help prevent gout attacks. Choose to use a mobility aid - Having a device designed to help people who are having difficulty moving around is additional support for people with arthritis. It will improve and assist in balance when walking and it will decrease the risk of falling.
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Keep yourself warm at night - A lot of people with arthritis say that their arthritis symptoms get worse when the weather is cold and drizzly. Get started with heat treatments like using heating pads, taking warm baths or soaking yourself in heated water to soothe stiff joints and relax the muscle. Heat strengthens circulation, providing nutrients to your joints. Talk to your doctor - If you are a Super Dad and have been enduring years of joint pain and inflammation it is best to consult with an integrative doctor to know more about a safe, natural way to experience immediate pain relief called Prolozone Therapy. Prolozone treatment uses ozone gases to treat a variety of ailments, from chronic pain and carpal tunnel syndrome to sprains and strains. It is a form of non-surgical ligament reconstruction and is a permanent treatment for chronic pain.
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Born to serve Celebrity Radar shines a spotlight on Vico Sotto—one of the newest, most dynamic and youngest politicians around. Fresh off his big win in the 2019 midterm elections, Pasig City’s new mayor talks about his love for public service and sheds light on his future plans.
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t was the toughest fight of Vico Sotto’s life. Before filing a certificate of candidacy, he called his father, the famous comedian Vic Sotto, saying that he’s planning to run for mayor in Pasig City. Vic stopped for a minute. He was quiet for several minutes, but then he gave Vico his blessing. Meanwhile, his mom, the great actress Coney Reyes, prayed for him. For Vico, politics was his calling. He always felt like his name was written in the stars. On the day of his proclamation, that feeling was validated as the 29-year-old was announced as the new mayor of the city that for 27 years (or much of his life) was ruled by his opponent, Robert “Bobby” Eusebio. Si Vico ay nagtapos ng Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration sa Ateneo de Manila University at kumuha ng Master’s Degree sa parehong unibersidad. Naging legislative officer naman siya sa Quezon City noong 2013 at naupong numberone na konsehal sa Pasig City noong 2016. For Vico, greatness 40 | CELEBRITY RADAR
is determined by service. Although he grew up in showbiz and is no stranger to the limelight, Vico always knew he was meant to do something else other than follow in his parents’ footsteps as an actor or performer. He always knew he was born to serve. Kuwento ng kanyang mga magulang, bata pa lang daw si Vico ay mahilig na siyang manood ng mga State of the Nation Address (SONA) ng mga nagdaang pangulo, after which he would comment and react. Kinalakihan din ng bagong mayor ang panonood ng mga political debate at mga balitang tungkol sa politics. Ngunit ayon sa 29-year-old public servant, hindi niya naisip noon na maging isang politician, basta ang gusto niya ay pumasok sa government service at maglingkod sa bayan. But things changed noong tumakbo s’ya bilang konsehal ng lungsod. He realized that politics truly feeds his soul. So Vico followed his heart. Now, he’s the mayor of Pasig City. Funnily enough, Vico’s name was banned in the market during the
Vico Sotto with his proud parents — Vic Sotto and Coney Reyes — during the filing of candidacy. campaign period. Dahil bawal magtinda ng “biko.” In a sitdown interview before the election, Vico was strong enough to tell his stories: from Eusebio’s banning of Juan For All, All For Juan (a segment of Eat Bulaga) in the city to cutting of electricity during his speeches and visits to barangays. “Inaalis ‘yung mga poster namin, pinapatayan kami ng kuryente. Pero nakikita naman ng mga tao kung gaano kami kadeterminado na puntahan ang bawat sulok ng Pasig.” However, as the saying goes, you can’t put a good man down. Noong nagtanong ang Celebrity Radar sa ilang taga-Pasig kung bakit si Vico ang binoto nila at nanalo, narito ang ilan sa kanilang mga sagot. One said, “Para sa pagbabago. Batang-bata pa si Mayor Vico, marami siyang magagawa. Sana lang ay huwag siyang kainin ng sistema.” One old woman added, “Ang tagal ko na dito sa Pasig pero mahirap pa rin ako. Sana maraming proyekto si Vico para sa mahihirap.” Vico believes that it’s time for change. He wants to offer a “walang palakasan” type of service. He’s the kind of politician who’s idealistic and is determined to do all he can to see that his ideas come to fruition for the good of his constituents. Vico tried his best to get them to see that during the campaign period. That was when all the Pasigueños began to realize that their city needs someone like Vico. Change requires commitment and cooperation from the people. As a leader, he wants to make sure that everyone’s voice is heard. Vico says he wants people to feel free to speak up so they can help him make their city better. Narito ang ilang pinangakong proyekto ni Mayor Vico na inaasahang makakapagpabago sa lungsod na kanyang pagli lingkuran for the next few years. However, aniya’y kailangan din talaga ng suporta ng taumbayan. This young public servant is determined to give his people quality service, but he wants to do it hand-in-hand with them. He doesn’t want to be the kind of Mayor who will rule his constituents with an iron fist. Rather, he wants to foster a sense of cooperation in his city. He wants everyone living in Pasig to help him make their city a good place for everyone from all walks of life to live in.
Coney’s good son, Vico
1. KALUSUGAN NG PANGKALAHATAN
Libreng konsultasyon, gamot, ospital at iba pang gastusing medikal. Sa ospital o healthcare pa lang, ibibigay na ang kinakailangan, ‘di na kailangang pumila pa sa City Hall para lang humingi ng tulong. Paggamit ng modernong Health IT System. Unti-unting paglipat tungo sa “primary” o “preventive” healthcare.
Vico and now congressman-elect Roman Romulo along with other candidates of Pasig took an oath for peaceful, honest and cre dible elections less than two months before the mid-term elections. CELEBRITY RADAR | 41
Vic is blessed to have good children. Vico is one of them. Anuman ang mangyari sa “Universal Health Care” sa nasyonal, kaya na natin magpatupad ng lokal na bersyon nito. (Nasa 2.4 bilyong piso ang kakailanganin kada taon. 10.7 bilyon na ang budget ng Pasig).
Vico's post on his Instagram account three weeks before the mid-term elections: Let's take a break from the more serious posts to share this very accurate portrait of me. By a cute little girl from Brgy Sagad
2. PABAHAY
Tulungan ang mga pamilyang Pasigueño na magkaroon ng sariling tahanan. Pagsasagawa ng publikong inbentaryo ng lahat ng lupa sa Pasig. Suriin ang estado ng mga lupang puwedeng isailalim sa mga housing program (katulad ng Community Mortgage Program). Kung kailangan ng relocation, prioridad ang ON-SITE at IN-CITY. Walang relokasyon kung hindi maayos ang mga pangunahing serbisyo at may sapat na kabuhayan sa bagong lugar. Yakapin ang “People’s Plan” kasama ang tao sa pagbubuo ng plano para sa kanilang pamayanan. Wasakin ang palakasan system.
3. EDUKASYON
Uunlad lang ang bayan natin kung edukadong de-kalidad ang mamamayan. Palawakin ang Scholarship Program, walang matatanggal na scholar. Ang tatanggalin lang ay ‘yung mga requirements na nagpapahirap sa mga mag-aaral tulad ng ticket sa Christmas Party, at t-shirt na may bayad. Ayusin ang sistema para Hunyo pa lang, matatanggap na ng mga mag-aaral ang mga school supplies (hindi na rin kailangan ang cedula). Palakasin ang Local School Board para kasama ang mamamayan sa pagbabalangkas ng plano para sa halos 1 bilyong piso na Special Education Fund. Paramihin ang mga independent NGO/PTA na nakaupo sa board na ito. Magsagawa ng mga “Summer Reading Camp” para sa mga kabataang hindi pa marunong o hirap magbasa. Magsagawa ng “Teacher’s Training Camps” para matulungan ang mga guro na patuloy na maitaas ang antas ng mga pampublikong paaralan.
4. KONSULTASYON BAGO AKSYON
Patakaran man sa TODA o presyo ng puwesto sa palengke, lahat ng aksyon ay dadaan sa makabuluhang konsultasyon. ‘Di mananatiling benepisyaryo lamang ang mga Pasigueño, kundi ituturing na partner ng gobyerno. Buhayin ang “local special bodies” tulad ng City at Bara ngay Development Councils, Peace and Order Council at Local Housing Board. Magbuo ng mga “sectoral council” katulad ng Transport Council, (para sa mga TODA jeep, motorista atbp.)
5. LABAN KONTRA KORAPSYON
Mamuno nang tapat at totoo. Hindi tatanggap kahit piso mula sa mga lagay, kickback o S.O.P. mula sa mga proyekto ng gobyerno. Buong pagpapatupad ng Pasig Transparency Ordinance of 2018. Pag42 | CELEBRITY RADAR
When Vico visited her mama on the set of her defunct high-rating teleserye on ABS-CBN, My Dear Heart. Vico has always been thankful to his papa for always making time for him and his mama, especially on every important occassion, and for making the Zoolander face with him, even before the movie came out, according to him.
dahil hanggang ngayon ay single si Vico. Walang nagmamay-ari ng kanyang puso dahil para sa kanya, top priority niya ang paglilingkod sa lungsod. Asked if he has a girlfriend, he jokingly replied, “Wala nga po, eh. Hanapan n’yo po ako.” Wala man siyang first lady, Vico isn’t the owner of a lonely heart, as he treats all Pasigueños as the love of his life, bukod sa kanyang mga kaibigan at pamilya na sumuporta sa kanya simula sa umpisa. Natalo man niya ang higante sa lungsod, he will continue to fight for people’s rights. He strongly highlights his “walang palakasan” system. His name will surely change the city, not because he’s Vic and Coney’s son, but because of his strong force and energy to serve, and his fresh ideas. H
Vico has so much love for his mama! tatag din ng Government Efficiency and Anti-Corruption Commision. Pagpapatupad ng Government Watch upang makatulong labanan ang katiwalian. Lahat ng bidding, may tagamasid na NGO/CSO. One Stop Shop para sa mga transaksyon sa City Hall, upang maging mas mabilis ang proseso ng gobyerno at mabawasan ang mga pagkakataon para sa lagayan. With these plans, maraming humanga kay Vico. Siya rin halos ang laman ng mga balita. So much praises. Ngunit ang parating paalala sa kanya ng kanyang mga magulang is to stay true to his core, be humble, always pray. Naging prayer warrior ang kanyang mommy Coney during Vico’s campaign. Hanggang sa maupo siya bilang mayor ay patuloy pa rin ang pagdarasal ng kanyang ina na nakasama niya hanggang siya’y lumaki. He grew up with his mom but that doesn’t mean Vico has no connection with his father. Pero inamin ni Vico na mas close siya sa kanyang mother dati. As described by friends and parents, Vico is a man of few words, but always on point. He is warm and welcoming in an authentic way. He is reserved and cautious in a way that can only be expected from someone who grew up in the spotlight. Kahit na lumalaki sa showbiz, never naisip ni Vico na pasukin ang showbiz industry. He recalled na pinipilit siya para sumali sa mga guesting kasi he knew that was not his calling. When Vico appeared in one episode of Juan For All, All For Juan, its boisterous host Jose Manalo started linking him to Maine Mendoza. Kaya may mga lumabas na issue na niligawan raw ni Vico itong si Maine. Pero noong nakapanayam namin s’ya, Vico clarified that he and Maine are just friends dahil sa Eat Bulaga. Magunaw man ang mundo, Vico swears he will never go into showbiz. He knows for sure that his heart, mind, body, and soul are for serving people. That’s what separates him from his pa rents. Public service is his one great love
Vico and his mama were’nt able to celebrate Mother’s Day because of the elections, but he tells her on his IG how thankful he is for her being supportive, that he loves her and he will forever be her baby. Vico and his half siblings, Danica (left, seated), Paulina (right, seated) and Oyo Boy (standing beside him) with his father, Vic, and his brother-in-law Marc Pingris and sister-in-law Kristine Hermosa, and his nephews and nieces moments before the wedding rites of Vic and Pauleen Luna in 2016.
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Sizzling Sanya Despite the rainy season, Kapuso star Sanya Lopez sizzles in this Celebrity Radar exclusive, in which she opens up about life, love and what for her is the sexiest part of a man’s body. TEXT BY MILDRED BACUD 44 | CELEBRITY RADAR
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atience is a virtue.’ Ito marahil ang swak na kasabihan sa journey ng career ni Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto o mas kilala bilang si Sanya Lopez. Hindi alam ng lahat na nakababata siyang kapatid ng Kapuso actor na si Jak Roberto. In 2012, Sanya was only 14 when she was discovered by the late German Moreno when she visited the set of Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. Her brother was a mainstay host. Sinasama-sama lamang siya ng kuya sa set pero maraming pagkakataon na napapagkamalan siyang si Kim Rodriguez dahil sa pagkakahawig nila. Hanggang sa binigyan na rin siya ni Kuya Germs ng chance to enter showbusiness by becoming one of the show’s hosts. “Kaya malaking utang na loob ko kay kuya Germs na naging tatay ko po talaga sa showbiz.” Dahil nakitaan si Sanya ng potensyal sa pag-arte, nagbukas na rin ng maraming pinto for the actress at napasama na siya sa ilang serye ng GMA, including Dormitoryo and The Half Sisters with Barbie Forteza na ngayon ay nobya na ng kaniyang kuya Jak. Pero ang biggest break na dumating kay Sanya ay ang pagkakasama niya sa top-rating fantaserye ng Kapuso network, ang Encantadia kung saan ginampanan niya ang role dati ni Diana Zubiri bilang si Danaya. Hindi naman biro ang pinagdaanan niya sa bashers nang makuha ang role. “Ang dami po kasing nag-audition doon. ‘Yung iba kilala na tapos ako parang nagsisimula pa lang ‘yung career ko. Sinasabi ng iba na wala daw po akong karapatan. Pero ginalingan ko na lang talaga. When I got the role sobrang happy and sobrang thankful sa direktor namin kasi pinagtanggol niya ako bakit ako ‘yung napili.” After the said fantaserye, nagtuluy-tuloy pa ang ganda ng takbo ng career ni Sanya, maging sa pelikula ay sumabak na
When Sanya won Best New Actress at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for the film Wild and Free.
rin siya. Her launching movie Wild And Free with leading man Derrick Monasterio under Regal Films gave her first acting award in the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies as Best New Movie Actress of the Year. “With that recognition, sobrang rewarding as an actress. I am so happy and thankful for that. Inaalay ko ‘yun kay kuya Germs. Sayang wala na siya. Thankful din ako sa GMA, sa pagtitiwala. ‘Yung family ko, si kuya at siyempre ‘yung dalawang managers Frank Millari and Alvin Fortuno na sobrang nagtiyaga sa akin, thank you talaga. Of course salamat sa PMPC.” Patuloy lang daw sa pagpupursigi si Sanya at pagbibigay kasiyahan sa audience. Masaya rin siya dahil dumarami na ang kanyang fans, ang Sanya Warriors at iba pa. Well, nasubaybayan na natin ang career ni Sanya, what about her personal life or lovelife maybe? Paano nga kapag nalagay siya sa mga ganitong sitwasyon? Ito ang kanyang mga sagot.
Sanya and her Kuya Jak Roberto with their three super cute pets.
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All of a sudden you had a million dollars. What’s the first thing you would buy and why is this purchase important to you? I will buy a piece of land, a big one, wherein I can build houses for my family, friends and others who are in need. If you were to become pregnant at the peak of your career, will you keep it a secret or not? If that will happen, I’ll be proud to tell the whole world of the blessing that I’m about to have, because there’s no career or success that’s worth more than a gift of life given by God. As a popular actress, do you think that speaking English correctly is important, especially in this day and age of grammar Nazis who will make fun of your mistakes, just in case? Why or why not? It’s just right that when you’re speaking English or any other language, you have to do it correctly. But no one has the right to make fun of other people’s mistakes, because attitude is more important than being good in speaking English. Why should you be the next big female superstar? What is the most important lesson you’ve learned? I try my best to be the best version of myself, maybe the lesson that I keep always is be good, do your best and make sure that you don’t step on somebody’s toes. Aside from his brain, his smile, the twinkle in his eyes, what for you is a man’s sexiest body part and why? Biceps, that is sexy for me because I like hugging. Please share to us your latest television or movie projects? I have a new soap titled Dahil Sa Pag-ibig with Benjamin Alves, Wynwyn Marquez, Pancho Magno, Tetchie Agbayani, and Ms. Sandy Andolong. It’s on every Monday to Friday. H
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Paulo Angeles’ new CHOPter The Hashtags member embarks on a new chapter in his life as a full-time actor and burgeoning entrepreneur.
uiet, charming, and dedicated, Paulo Angeles is a versatile young actor and member of It’s Showtime’s Hashtags. Best known for stints in TV shows like Mirabella and Dream Dad, he has shown potential and appeal. Paulo rose to popularity and established his fan base through his appearances on the aforementioned noontime show as a member of the most followed boy group of today. These days, he’s a full-time actor and entrepreneur. He recently opened a Chop Chop Chicken franchise somewhere in the University Belt. He doesn’t want to depend on showbiz forever, but he’ll continue to perform as an actor. Paulo loves devoting his extra time to his business. He says, “Gusto ko lang talaga secured ako ‘pagdating ng panahon. Naisip ko rin na suwerte na lang kung magtagal ka sa showbiz sa dinadami-dami ng artista.” At 21, he knows that he needs to secure his family’s future as well as his own. Just like other millennial gamechangers, he values money and wants to make sure he has enough to live on should the worst happen to his showbiz career. A lot of millennial stars are doing the same, like Nash Aguas who has a house in California and a ramen business here; and the King and Queen of Hearts Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo who have built their own businesses. He expressed, “Matagal ko na po gustong magka-negosyo. Bukod pa po du’n, may mga na-invest na rin and mag iinvest pa lang ako sa mga ospital or clinic ng parents ko.” Taliwas sa mga iniisip ng tao tungkol sa behavior ng mga millennial na happy go lucky at irresponsible, napatunayan ng binata na hindi ganu’n ang pag-uugali ng kanilang henerasyon. Base kasi sa research, karamihan sa mga millennial ngayon ang natatakot sa responsibilidad. But Paulo is proof that some millennials know how to live a responsible life. His vision for his business is for it to grow so that he can help a lot of people who are working with him. His personal favorites from his menu are Chicken Chops Inasal and Inasal Rice which are very affordable and student-friendly. The kiosk is
dedicated to all chicken lovers with very low budget. Kahit na mura, hindi naman naapektuhan ang lasa. Does he plan to open more branches? Paulo answered, “Iniisip ko pa eh. Sumusunod lang sa agos ng alon. Basta kung ano ‘yung maganda. Kasi mayroon din kaming plano ng brother ko na kung magka-clinic siya, sagot ko materials niya, para may percentage ako du’n.” He has matured, because he prioritizes the things that will help his future and his family’s future. He has grown up and become a man full of ambition and dedication. He also added that because of the social media era, one can easily promote their brand or business. He will use his social media to promote his food business. “Madali na magbenta ngayon kasi nand’yan na ang social media. Mas lalo na kung marami ka kahit papaano na followers.” CELEBRITY RADAR | 47
SPECIAL THANKS TO CHAMZ GONZALES FOR THE PHOTOS OF PAULO AT HIS KIOSK
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Bilang miyembro ng Hashtags, maraming natutunan ang young entrepreneur. What he did, he exerted more effort to be a better actor and human. It’s Showtime taught him a lot especially in life. Like when you’re given a chance, make the most of it. Naging daan ‘yun para mas makilala siya. Nagbukas ang maraming opportunities for him to showcase his acting. Isa sa pinakahina ngaang proyekto n’ya ay ang Maalaala Mo Kaya episode niya with Barbie Imperial titled “Journal.” His last serye was Araw Gabi. Napanood din siya sa pelikulang So Connected at Sakaling Maging Tayo. He is busy doing a new iWant series today with Barbie titled Taiwan That You Love. Dahil na rin ‘yan sa magandang connection nila ni Barbie sa Maalaala Mo Kaya at Araw Gabi. Good news sa lahat 48 | CELEBRITY RADAR
ng supporters nila ng young female star na nag-aabang sa susunod nilang pro ject. They have shown good chemistry at nagustuhan ng mga tao ang kanilang pagsasama. Dahil busy siya, he knows how to balance his time, without forget-
Paulo with his co-member from Hashtags, CK Kieron, at the premiere night of Jodi Sta. Maria’s box-office hit horror movie, Clarita.
Paulo with his supportive and accommodating handler from Star Magic (talent arm of ABS-CBN), Kate Dolino.
ting to make time for himself. The young businessman said, “ ‘Pag walang taping, talagang ginagawa ko ‘yung kailangan at gusto kong gawin. Mga taong gusto kong makasama.” With the opportunities that keep on coming, with the people that keep on believing, Paulo wants to keep his focus. He’s not there yet, but he’s on his way to fulfilling his highest and truest expression of his self. It takes a lot of hard work. It takes courage. It takes responsibility. It takes time. Paulo knows that because he’s a man who wants to rise. “Pinaka-importante lang talaga na bantayan mo and pagtiyagaan mo. Dadating ‘yung panahon babagsak ‘yan. Pero pagsipagan mo lang at aangat din ‘yan.” That’s the right attitude, Paulo! H
Bagong Iibigin
Kid Yambao, guwapitong chickboy? Matagal na siyang napapanood ng madlang pipol as one of the Hashtags on It’s Showtime, pero ngayon pa lang nagsisi mulang gumawa ng sariling pangalan si Kid Yambao. Kilalanin siya sa eksklusibong panayam na ito.
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umu-bongga ngayon ang showbiz career ng Hashtags member na si Kid Yambao. Bukod sa regular siyang napapanood sa It’s Showtime, kaliwa’t kanan din ang kanyang out of town shows lately. Daniel Yambao ang tunay niyang pangalan at tisoy siya dahil mayroon siyang dugong American at Spanish sa father’s side ng kanyang pamilya. Si Kid ay twenty years old, ipinanganak sa Marikina, pero lumaki sa Cavite. Sa ngayon ay nagho-home schooling siya kasi kinailangan niyang umulit ng high school nang abutan siya ng K to 12 program. Si Kid ay two years nang member ng Hashtags. Naikuwento niya sa amin kung paano siya nakapasok sa sikat na grupo ng naturang noontime show ng Kapamilya network. Ngayo’y masaya siyang maging breadwinner ng kanilang pamilya. Pagbabalik-tanaw ni Kid, “Nag-audition po ako, eh. Pumila ako simula November 3 to 9, araw-araw. So parang sinasala kami na from hundreds to 40, naging 20 to 10, to 8. “So, kami po ‘yung walo na pumasok. Eh, ang usapan parang ang unang sabi sa akin, isa or dalawa lang ang makakapasok sa grupo. So audition day nang eight na lang kami, pinagsayaw kami nang ilang beses, pinaulit-ulit kami na pinasayaw doon, and sabi nila, ‘Bakit hindi natin kunin itong lahat?’ So ‘yun na po, napasali na po kami sa Hashtags.” Mahilig ba siya talagang sumayaw, kumakanta rin ba siya? Tugon niya, “May hilig din po, pero nahasa na lang nang na ging Hashtag ako. Pagdating naman po sa kantahan, inaamin ko po na pangit ang boses ko. Kaya pasayaw-sayaw lang po ako talaga.” CELEBRITY RADAR | 49
Nag-acting workshop siya sa ilalim ni Ogie Diaz at ito ang nagbukas sa kanya ng pinto para makapasok sa showbiz. Ayon kay Kid, sa isang event siya nakilala ng manager niya at dito’y inalok siyang mag-artista ni Ogie. “Sa isang anniversary po nu’ng barkabarkada namin, ‘yung isa naming kaibigan kilala po ni Mama Ogs. Pumunta siya sa event na ‘yun, tapos nakita niya lang ako at lumapit siya sa akin. Parang ang sabi niya, ‘Gusto mong i-try mag-artista?’ “Eh ang sagot ko pa nga noon, ‘Hindi ko po alam kasi hindi ko po alam ‘yung mga ganoon, eh.’ Tapos sabi niya, ‘Dapat ‘yung sagot diyan, oo na. kasi dapat ‘yung ganyang opportunity, gina-grab mo na.’ Doon na po nag-start ‘yung pagpasok ko sa showbiz.” Kasama si Kid sa teleserye na pinamagatang Project Kapalaran, na tinatampukan nina Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, JM de Guzman, Arci Muñoz, Maris Racal, at iba pa. “Ang role ko po sa show is isa ako sa mga anak, kami ‘yung Mabunga family at lahat kami ay pinangalan sa prutas. Ako po rito si Apple, pangatlo po ako, si JM De Guzman po ang panganay na matrabaho. Si Berry po si Kiko Estrada na siya ‘yung parang masama, na nakikipagaway lagi, ‘yung parang black sheep sa pamilya. Ako ‘yung sumasalo na lang sa mga ginagawa ni Berry, na kapag inutusan ako, walang angal, walang reklamo. Pero pilyo rin po ako, parang mabait ako sa pamilya ko, pero parang maloko po ako sa babae rito, eh, parang chickboy po,” nakangiting pahayag ni Kid. 50 | CELEBRITY RADAR
Gaano siya kapilyo? In real life, isa ba siyang chickboy? Esplika ni Kid, “In real life po? Hindi po eh, kasi puro babae po ang kasama ko po, eh. Tatlong babae ang kapatid ko, tapos ‘yung mommy ko pa po. Dalawa lang kami ng kapatid kong lalaki, tapos gala pa iyon nang gala. “So, madalas po naiiwan ako sa puro babae, sila ang madalas kong kasama. Kaya ang tingin ko sa mga babae, nandoon iyong respeto ko po sa mga babae… and iniisip ko po noong bata pa ako, na ako ang lalaki at sino ang dapat magtanggol sa kanila?” seryosong pahayag pa ni Kid.
Pati sa pelikula ay sumabak na rin ang guwapitong aktor, isa si Kid sa tampok sa pelikulang Two Love You na mula sa OgieD Productions, in cooperation with Lion Wolf Productions, Inc., at sa direksyon ni Benedict Mique. Dalawa ang kapareha niya rito, sina Yen Santos (whose latest TV outing was in the phenomenally successful Halik) at ang komedyanteng si Lassy Marquez. Posible raw na magkaroon siya ng kissing scene with Lassy, game ba siya kung matutuloy ito? “Hindi pa po namin iyon napag-uusapan ni Direk, pero kung sakaling mayroon ay okay lang, para lang ‘yun sa trabaho,” aniya pa.
Kid and his co-stars, (from left) Arlene Muhlach, Yen Santos, Lassy and MC, with Ogie Diaz (standing), his manager and producer of their movie, Two Love You, and the production staff.
Kahit torrid kissing scene ay okay lang ba sa kanya? “Bahala na kung ano ‘yung maging desisyon ni Direk. Saka siyempre, may hinahabol kaming image,” sambit pa ni Kid. Kung isipin ng iba na nakikipagrelasyon siya sa bading in real life tulad ng role niya sa pelikulang ito, ano ang magiging reaksiyon niya? “OK lang naman kung ‘yun ang isipin ng mga tao, wala akong magagawa. Kung ano ‘yung napanood nila, ‘yun ang iisipin nila na ginagawa ko. Pero hanggang sa pelikula lang.” Hindi rin daw niya na-experience na magkaroon ng dyowang bading. “Hindi, eh. Straight ako, eh. Parang malabo. Wala naman akong against sa mga pumapatol sa bading, pero ako, hindi ko kaya, eh,” giit pa ni Kid. Pero aminadong may nanligaw na sa kanyang bading. “Mayroon po, pero hindi ko alam kung talagang nanliligaw ba. Nasa States po siya tapos nagpapadala siya ng mga gamit sa akin sa Showtime. Pinapa-ship pa niya talaga. Pero iyon nga, hanggang pakikipagkaibigan lang ako sa mga bading.” Kamusta naman ang kissing scene nila ni Yen sa pelikula? “Masarap,” natatawang tugon ni Kid. “Mabilis lang, eh. Nabitin nga ako, eh,” dagdag pa niya sabay tawa. Pagdating kay Kid, looks can be deceiving talaga.
May nagsasabi na dahil sa kanyang bad-boy look ay mukha siyang ba-rumbado, pero ang totoo pala ay napakarespectful niya sa lahat. Oo, palabiro siya, pero hindi siya bastos at lalo nang hindi siya chickboy in real life (sa work lang). With that kind of attitude, tiyak na sisikat si Kid on his own. H
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t i t o g s ’ e H Champion Aljon Salonga talks about what it’s really like to be a swimmer in a country where basketball is king, and opens up about his showbiz aspirations.
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n a sea of swimming champs, Aljon Salonga is a standout. Not only does he possess a to-die-for bod, he’s also quite a looker. For someone who says he does not like swimming at all, as his first love was basketball, Aljon has grown by leaps and bounds, scaling greater heights in swimming compared to most of his contemporaries. “I only started liking swimming in high school. My older brothers were swimmers too,” he said. Aljon studied at the University of Santo Tomas where he studied Bachelor of Fine Arts and Design, Major in Painting. “I was supposed to take Communication Arts but they ran out of slots so I went with my second choice. I didn’t shift courses anymore because I found friends there and I wanted to graduate on time.” Aljon’s 26 and is quite towering at 5’9” with a shoe size of 9. He is the third child in a brood of four, with two older brothers and a younger sister. Growing up, Aljon learned swimming through his father who taught him how to swim when he was around eight years old and he taught him for about one summer. He learned all swimming styles in his young life. His idols in swimming are Adam Peaty and Joseph Schooling. “Yes, I did all styles. Actu52 | MARCH 2019 | CELEBRITY RADAR
ally I can do all strokes, but my favorite is the breaststroke because I can swim it effortlessly, fast or slow. The most difficult is butterfly because it requires so much effort and undulation.” Aside from swimming, Aljon also plays basketball and water polo. Joining his first swimming competition was a journey he relished. “As far as I can remember, the first competition I ever joined was Milo for novice swimmers. I didn’t win, though,” he said
laughing. But that did not deter his determination to improve as later in life he joined the NCAA and UAAP competitions and “won a few medals in those competitions.” So, how does he prepare for competitions? Are his preparations different or the same when it comes to local and international competitions? “I train everyday, including holidays.
I follow and trust what my coaches tell me to do. I also do extra workouts, get enough sleep, and eat healthy,” he shared. And when he fails, Jon always move on from defeat and “pray more and tell myself to do better in training.” Because he has been a swimmer since he was young, Jon was able to make his swimming team his buddies. “Yes, they are my buddies. We usually bond during and after training by laughing at our own jokes.”
Yes, he believes that the Philippine Swimming team is given the right attention and funding. That said, he also has some frustrations being a swimmer. “Sometimes I have difficulty getting the target times in training. I just do my best to reach them by reminding myself why I am doing this and by reminding myself what my goals are.” Years back, Akiko Thompson and Christine Jacob brought honors in the swimming department. Is it a correct observation that swimmers are not as popular now as they were before? “I think that’s correct to a certain extent, given that swimmers nowadays don’t get as much recognition and exposure. But I believe it’s a good sport for everyone as it increases core and overall body strength. Swimming also helps develop resiliency and improves health, in the sense that it also strengthens the lungs. This is especially helpful to those who have asthma. Also, you’ll have the chance to meet people from different countries around the world.”
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Even though he’s a champion swimmer, Aljon has certain fears. He also gets cramps from time to time. “I’m scared of swimming alone in an ocean and I’m scared of sharks and other big fish in the sea,” he admitted. “Furthermore, sometimes, I get cramps when I haven’t been training well and swim in a competition without the right nutrition and preparation. Fortunately, I know the best way to address cramps, and that’s to stay relaxed, hydrate, and stretch until the muscle relaxes.” He believes that when you fail, all you’ve got to do is to get up and try again. “No matter how many times you get knocked down, you must always get back stronger and that giving up is not an option whether in sports or in life,” he said. Although he’s lean and fit, Jon has never joined any body or bikini search before. He says he doesn’t see himself joining
such competitions, but he has appeared in a few commercials for Revicon Forte, Pizza Hut, Petron and Cobra. He also admits that he wants to try showbiz. “I haven’t tried it yet. I want to try it maybe soon or in the future because that’s one of my dreams. I really want to play a superhero in a blockbuster movie,” Aljon said. “Given the chance, I want to work with the leading actors of this generation like LizQuen and KathNiel.” “They’re the couples I’ve been dreaming to work with and I think I’ll learn a lot from them. I’m also one of their fans. They act really well.” Will this swimming champ really become a caped crusader on the silver screen? We hope he does. After all, he’s got it—the body and the X-factor. H
Taken at the beach in Barcelona, Spain where their team stayed at a training camp for a month, from June to July in 2017
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ng Celebrity Parenti From award-winning actor to doting father and model public servant, Richard Gomez is playing a new game on a new playing field— and loving every minute of it.
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rmoc City Mayor Richard Gomez is one of the top actors in the Philippines. He reigned supreme as a leading man in movies in the early 90s, winning several awards and nominations from 1990-1999. His most notable movies, however, saw him paired with then showbiz girlfriends Dawn Zulueta and Sharon Cuneta. Before the midterm elections in 2019, he made time for a reunion movie with Cuneta via Star Cinema’s Three Words to Forever. 56 | CELEBRITY RADAR
The adonis (a tall, dark and handsome man) of Philippine Cinema married Lucy Torres in 1998, who is now on her second term as Congresswoman of Ormoc. Their union produced a lovely daughter named Juliana, who recently graduated from high school. First foray into the political arena paid off when he was named mayor of Ormoc City during the historic 2016 general elections, the same year former Davao City Mayor and prosecutor Rodrigo Duterte won the presidency. How is Gomez as a father to Ormoc residents? Gomez did not come to the political arena unprepared. First, he finished his Associate in Arts degree at the University of the Philippines Open University in
2009. He then studied Masters in Business Administration at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in 2016. He also served as his wife’s chief of staff during her first term as Ormoc representative. He learned the ropes of politics and local governance from her. As mayor, Gomez is hands-on: always present and on the go for all the city's activities and legislative functions that required his presence. No wonder he endeared himself to the folks in his wife’s hometown and was reelected in May this year. What would be his priorities for his second term as a Mayor? An athlete and health and wellness advocate, Gomez is pushing for a healthier Ormoc. Among other things, he is pushing for a law on the mandatory use of Automated External Difibrillators (AEDs) in public places such as markets, conference halls, sports arenas, and hotels. “I will ask the Congressman of our district, who happens to be my wife to file a bill making such devices mandatory for LGUs and establishments,” he said during a forum with the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) in Pasay City on June 26. An AED is a portable electronic device commonly used to restore a person’s normal heartbeat in emergency cases such as cardiac arrest. Republic Act 10871 provides that students should be provided basic life support training, including how to use equipment for first aid. However, Gomez pointed out the existing law is not enough, as it doesn’t emphasize the importance of AED units and training. Gomez said the Ormoc LGU has allotted a little less than P3M for the purchase of more than 20 AED units to be distributed to terminals, schools and its sports arena. Gomez’s vision is that other LGUs will follow suit, adding that over 8,000 students and civilians in his city already underwent CPR training. Gomez further said he will start asking City Hall employees to walk up and
down the stairs of their three-storey office building to make sure employees give their hearts the exercise they need at least twice a day. Would he extend the same wellness advocacy to the showbiz industry? Gomez said, in his own capacity, he
will try to pursue the advocacies of the PHA like Sneakers Friday (the wearing of rubber shoes for easy movement and walking, healthy lifestyle including zero smoking and zero sugary beverages intake) and Fit Heart Minute (one-minute pocket exercises at least twice a day). “CPR is usually taken for granted until something happens. Kids as young as ten years old should learn to do CPR,” he said. He stressed the importance of CPR training and the AED in the entertainment industry, noting that artists, workers are most vulnerable to heart disease due to long hours of work. “We’ve seen a lot of people in the movie industry collapse and die because of stress and fatigue, or lack of sleep. Every set should have an AED,” he urged. Gomez, together with the PHA, is taking the DOH’s 2013 report seriously. That report showed that heart disease is the leading killer in the country. The World Health Organization has also found that about 35%
of the country’s total population died of cardiovascular diseases. On another note, how is Juliana? What is Gomez parenting style for his only daughter? Gomez warms up at the mention of his only daughter. A doting father, he was actually on his way to join Juliana in Manila for a quick bonding session. You see, the young lady studies in Manila while her famous parents are based in Ormoc to fulfill their duties as public servants. “Parenting is a continuous process. Now that she's a teenager, there's a new level of parenting that we have to apply. I've always been hands-on as a father to Juliana, but I’ll be even more so now that she'll be in college this year," he said. Whether it’s parenting, politics, showbiz, or sports, Richard is being the same energy, enthusiasm and love to whatever he does—and it shows. H
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Health
Lupus is lame Lupus is a disease that has stricken many people, even some of our favorite celebrities. But what exactly is it? Our resident health columnist sheds some light on lupus in her latest for Celebrity Radar. TEXT BY DR. MELISSA SINCHONGCO, M.D.
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hat is lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body’s immune system and targets normal healthy tissue. This disease can cause inflammation, swelling, and it can even damage a person’s joints, kidney and skin. However, lupus is not a cancer, although it is a serious condition. It manifests mostly in women who are in their teens up to their forties. Some famous personalities have lupus, like Selena Gomez. There are different types of lupus. Read on to find out about them. Systematic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE -- In this case, lupus has a big impact on the body that can range from mild to severe. It is much more complicated than other types of lupus, because it can affect any of your organs or systems. It can give you many problems with your blood, heart, joints, kidney, lungs, skin, or more. Discoid Lupus Eruthematosus or DLE -- This is known as the Cutaneous Lupus, because it only occurs only on one’s skin. It often appears on the face, neck, and scalp. Areas with rashes often become scaly and thick, which can look scary. It appears for a few days, but sometimes it lasts longer and may recur. Sub-acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus -- In this case, skin lesions appear but they are not alarming. What are the causes and symptoms of lupus? Until now, no one is sure what exact 58 | CELEBRITY RADAR
ly causes lupus. But here’s how to tell if you have it or not. Hormones -- When you gain or lose weight suddenly Genetic factors -- if someone in your family has had or has lupus Environment -- chemicals and pollution may, of course, cause your body to become weaker. Here are some symptoms. but some lupus patient don’t show sign at all. * fatigue * loss of appetite and sudden weight loss * pain or swelling in joints and muscles * swelling * arthritis * hair loss
* chest pain * difficulty in breathing * butterfly rashes on face Lupus test is complicated and your doctor may require you to get various exams like blood tests, skin tests and urinalysis. He or she may also ask you if you exhibited any of the signs or symptoms and if someone in your family has a history of lupus. Go ask your doctor about the risk and probability of you having lupus, so he or she can help you manage it early and avoid more complications. If you also want to know more about lupus, there are hospitals that conduct seminars for lupus awareness. H
Dr. Melissa Sinchongco is a licensed internist and pulmonologist, with the license number OLFU MD2012. If you want to consult with her, you can make an appointment at the New Era General Hospital. She’s a corporate doctor under ActiveOne Health Inc. too—her clinic is located at the Accenture site. She also holds clinics at Halcyon Marines Medical Diagnostic Center (M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and St. Claire Clinic (every Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN), both in Makati City.
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Debonair Dante Nang Ngumiti ang Langit star Dante Rivero looks back on his sterling career and reveals what he hopes to do in the future given the chance.
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debonaire gentleman by the name of Dante Rivero was introduced in the movie Nag-aapoy na Dambana in 1967 starring the popular love team of Ms. Gloria Romero and Luis Gonzales. With his good looks, charm and talent, the young man, barely out of his teens at 21, became part of the glittering world of show business. Since then, acting has become Dante’s bread and butter. Needless to say, the veteran actor is so thankful that his career lasted 50 years, giving him and his family a comfortable life which he is enjoying to this day. Let’s hear some more from Tito Dante in this exclusive interview he did for Celebrity Radar. Is acting a lucrative career in the Philippines? Dante offered a resounding yes to this question and acknowleged the fact that showbiz has changed his life tremendously. “I love my job. Movies are my life. Dito ako nakabili ng bahay at mga sasakyan,” he said. If he isn’t an actor today, what would he be doing? “I would either be working with the NBI or I would be a policeman. I studied criminology but I followed the call of showbusiness.”
Dante Rivero and senior star Ramon Revilla, Sr. (who was one of the awardees as Natata nging Bituin ng Siglo) catch up at the 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies held recently.
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Is there a difference among the actors of your generation from today’s millennials? During their time, he said, it’s either you are cut out of acting or you are not. “That’s the way I see it. May inborn talent ang artista noon. However, today mas maganda ang preparation
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Pabor ba si Dante sa network war? The star of Nang Ngumiti ang Langit currently airing on ABS-CBN said he looks at it as a positive thing. “Kailangan din kasi ang kumpetisyon, healthy competition. Mas may cha-llenge kasi ‘pag may kumpetisyon.” Even at 72, the 35th PMPC’s Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement awardee is still active in the industry. Last year, he was lead star in Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon where he won his first international best actor award. This in addition to his numerous acting awards from FAMAS and the CMMA, he said. His most notable roles were in the movies The Janitor, It Takes A Man And A Woman, Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story, My House Husband, Working Girls, Ang Darling Kong Aswang, Tarot, You Changed My Life, A Very Special Love, Anak ng Kumander, A Love Story, Nasaan Ka Man, Walang Kapalit, Lapu-Lapu, Kailangan Kita, Esperanza, the Movie, Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Strebel, Gestapo ng Manila, Paano Ang Puso Ko, Kristo, Bala Ko Ang Hahatol, and Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos, among many others. Dante has worked with the county’s best actresses, namely Susan Roces, Amalia Fuentes, Boots Anson Roa, Liza Lorena, and even Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos whom he described to be professionals. “I love them all as co-workers.” Dante is blessed with equally good-looking sons, namely JV, Danny Boy and Michael who for a time, followed his footsteps in the movie-making industry. Celebrity Radar wishes the veteran actor well. May you have more years to come in the showbiz industry and may your dream of directing your own movie come true soonest. H
ng kabataang artista because acting workshops are available. Or they can go to various schools of acting for them to learn more.” How about movie-making? May pagkakaiba ba noon at ngayon? He said during his time, the director and producer are on top of everything. The director comes when the cast is already there. But with the rise of superstars, famous actors call the shots when it comes to the shooting schedule. But that’s no longer true today, especially with teleseryes, he says. “We work as a group. Everyone involved should be there on the days specified for taping. Bida man o hindi kailangan sa eksena, dapat present lahat sa taping days,” said Dante. “And the best thing is that everybody is well-taken care of. We have an airconditioned tent to rest in during breaks,” he added. The veteran actor has done practically all the roles he can dream of. That’s why his only wish before his retirement is to be able to direct a “colossal movie.” “I used to direct movies and I want to direct again,” he said. In fact, Dante has a suggestion for the movie industry. Actually, he said, he already suggested it during the time he was a member of the directors guild. He said, the Philippines needs to produce big budget films courtesy of the country’s movie producers coming together and getting famous Hollywood actors, the likes of Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt. “Let them act with the country’s excellent actors as well for international movies. Ganyan ang ginawa ng Hong Kong, kaya nakilala si Jackie Chan. We could have done the same. We can still do it.”
Dante with his co-veteran actors and co-stars in the film Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon, Menggie Cobbarubias and Perla Bautista after the gala premiere of their movie at the Cinemalaya 2018 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. CELEBRITY RADAR | 61
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Lessons learned Our resident advice columnist talks about what you can learn from a relationship that went south. According to DJ Laila, even if your ex didn’t end up staying in your life, you can look back on what you had with fondness, as you can always learn something from every ending, no matter how hard it was for you to let go. TEXT BY DJ LAILA CHIKADORA Hello, hello sa inyo na nagbabasa ng article kong ito ngayon, ganun na din sa mga suki ng aming bonggang Celebrity Radar! Ang pag-uusapan natin ngayon at ang panggigigilan ay ang mga LESSONS na natutunan mo sa iyong past relationships. Bitter man kayo sa pag-alala ng nakaraan, AMINIIIN! Kahit na nagkaroon ka ng CRYola o munTANGA moment, meron talagang aral ang bawat relasyong nakalipas. Ang pruweba, itong mga sagot ng tagapakinig ko sa aking super early show na Morning Calls sa Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM, Monday to Friday. Ayon sa isa kong tagapakinig, “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” Grabe, puwede naman kasing sa ibang bagay na lang maging magaling pero sa pantutwo time pa talaga, eh ‘no? Kaya daw pala ayaw ng jowa niya na mag-po-post siya ng picture nilang dalawa sa social media! Sabi nito, para daw pribado lang ang kanilang relasyon, ‘yun pala kailangan talagang walang maka-alam, dahil ikaw ang number two! Patay kayo kay number one! Naku, buti na lang matalino si ateng at binreak na lang niya si boylet. At sa pag-stalk sa mga social media ng iba’t ibang mga common friends at kaka-click sa profile ng may profile, nakita niya sa post ng asawa ni boylet na hindi lang pala siya ang nabiktima, kundi pangatlo na pala siya. Grabe naman si kuya...may shortage ba talaga ng lalaki o GGSS lang talaga siya? Gwapong gwapo sa self! Ang isa naman, parang lubid lang: “Huwag maging marupok at huwag magtitiwala agad sa iba kung ayaw mong ikaw ang talo.” Luz Valdez talaga itong si ate dahil ang kuwento niya, nain love siya sa isang guwapong OFW na nakilala niya online. Inamin naman ni Kuya OFW na may asawa siya at nagsasama na lang para sa mga anak at wala na itong nararamdaman para sa asawa. Eh na-in love talaga itong si ate kay Kuya OFW, kaya nang umuwi na dito si Kuya OFW, nagkita sila ni ate bago ito umuwi sa probinsiya kung saan inaantay siya ng apat na anak at ng legal wife. 62 | CELEBRITY RADAR
PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Pinagsawaan ni Kuya OFW si ate at sinulit nila ang pagiging together. Umuwi na si Kuya OFW sa probinsiya. Tapos, bago bumalik sa Saudi, nagkita na naman si Kuya OFW at si ate na inlababo na inlababo, at may nangyari ulit sa kanila! Hanggang sa nakabalik na nga si Kuya OFW sa Saudi at si ate naman ay nabuntis nang tuluyan, pero sa kasamaang palad, hindi siya pinanagutan ni Kuya OFW. Sinabihan pa siya nito ng malay daw ba niya kung kanya talaga ‘yung ipinagbubuntis niya dahil nakikipag-jowa siya at nagpapati_a sa mga nakaka chat niya. Ang ending, umiyak na lang si ate at binuhay ang baby na two years old na ngayon. Sad ‘no? Meron namang iba na unli kung umibig! Sabi ng isa, “Wag tipirin ang pag ibig, ibuhos mo lahat ng kaya mo para sa mahal mo. Maghiwalay man kayo, masasabi mo na ‘di ka nagkulang. Walang nagmahal na ‘di nasaktan. “Sabi nila, magtira daw ng konti para ‘di masyado masakit ‘pag naghiwalay. LOL. Magtira ka man o hindi, masakit pa rin ‘pag naghiwalay na kayo. Kaya itodo mo na. Masaktan ka man, time can heal everything.” Dagdag pa ng isa, “Hindi naman pagpapakatanga ang pagmamahal nang sobra, kaya nga sinabing Love Unconditionally. Give your best, don’t give your worst.” Pero meron din namang kumontra! Dapat daw talaga nagtitira ng love para sa sarili o kaya mahalin muna ang sarili bago magmahal ng iba. “Need mo pa din magtira for yourself, wag mo ibigay lahat, para ‘pag naiwan ka or may ‘di magandang nangyari, you still can move on.” Pero siyempre bago niya nasabi ‘yan, wasak na wasak din siya dahil pinanindigan niya ang kanta ni Jolina Magdangal na “Kapag Ako'y Nagmahal.” Pero sabi nga niya, nagkabalikan naman daw sila at ngayon na nasa second part na sila ng kanilang relasyon, pero hindi na niya pinapaikot ang mundo niya sa kanyang significant other. Slight na lang daw. Hahaha. Saka nakakahilo ‘yun kapag pinapaikot mo ang mundo mo sa kanya, ‘di ba? Charot! May isa pang nagsabi ng kahit in love na in love ka, ‘wag kalimutan na may pamilya at kaibigan ka. Tama naman ‘yun. Dapat i-balanse mo talaga. Friends may understand that you are deeply in
love at present, pero hindi naman ibig sabihin nun mananabla ka na kapag may lakad ang barkada at puro jowa na lang aatupagin mo. Ganu’n din sa pamilya. Tandaan mo na you can not choose family. Speaking of family, sa panahon ngayon na fast-paced na ang lahat, may nagsasabi ding mas maganda para sa mga lalaki na nagpapakilala muna sa magulang bago siya manligaw. RESPETO ang tawag du’n. At ipinaaalam niyo sa mga magulang ni ate girl na puro ang intensyon mo sa kanilang anak. Marami pang sumagot, pero ito na ang panghuli at pinakamasakit, mapait pero kailangang gawain. “When you can’t come to a compromise, it means you’re not meant to stay together for life, so let go. Each of you should find the one you can compromise with every now and then since it takes a lot of compromises to get a relationship going.” Masakit kasi talaga ang letting go lalo na kapag ang goal niyo ay maging together forever, but sadly, minsan sa fairy tales lang mahahanap ang mga katagang “and they lived happily ever after.” Huhu. Ngunit may silver lining naman ‘yan mga besssssss! When you let go of someone, it's either babalikan ka rin niya o kaya naman, kaya mo pala siya pinakawalan ay dahil isa lamang siya sa mga magbibigay ng kulay sa buhay mo at ang itinadhana para sa iyo ay hindi siya. Ayaw mo naman na maging “Wow Mali” o "Wow Maling Mali” ang lovelife mo, ‘di ba? O, isang buong page na ata ito ng Celebrity Radar, haha! Sana, kung may napulot ka man na aral, huwag basta ibulsa ha? Isa-puso at isip din.
Tita L.
Sa mga bet po diyan na humingi ng payo sa akin, mam-bash, maningil ng utang o magtanong, get in touch with me using Facebook. Search for ‘Laila Chikadora.’ Sa mga gusto naman ng tunay na drama o makisawsaw sa love life ng may love life, makinig lang sa Morning Calls, Monday to Friday, 4:00AM-6:00 AM, Radyo5 92.3 News FM, telecast via Cignal channel 1 and Facebook Live. Puwede rin po kayo magemail sa nakababad@yahoo.com. H
Jump into June
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The only way you’re going to be able to make the most of all this month has to offer is if you jump into June after reading this new forecast from our friends at The Mala Tree Crystal Shop. PIG (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019) Magiging stressful ang trabaho mo ngayong Hunyo. Ito ay dadagdagan pa ng pagbaba ng iyong kapalaran sa usapin ng kalusugan. Panatalihin na nasa mabuting kundisyon ang pangangatawan mo sa pamamagitan ng exercise, bakasyon at sapat na oras ng tulog. Hindi rin gaanong maganda ang iyong kapalaran sa usapin ng pananalapi dahil mapaparami ang iyong mga gastos. Pinapayuhan ang Pig na gumawa at planuhin nang maayos ang badyet upang makapagtabi ng pera sa panahon ng krisis. RAT (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) Mabuting balita ang hatid sa Rat ng Hunyo. Magiging napakasuwerte mo ngayong buwan sa lahat ng aspeto ng kapalaran. Magandang pagkakataon ito upang umangat sa trabaho dahil maraming pagkakataon ang darating sa iyo. Magiging sapat ang iyong pera at magkakaroon pa ng sobra. Ngunit wag itong ipangalandakan dahil magiging lapitin ka sa pagnanakaw. Enjoyin mo lang ang buwan na ito sa usapin ng pag-ibig. OX (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) Maging mapagpasensiya at mapagbigay sa iyong partner. Ang buwan ng Hunyo ay kinakikitaan ng maraming hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pagitan ng iyong partner sa mga maliliit na bagay. Magiging malapit ka sa tukso na kumita ng agarang pera. Maging maingat dahil may mga taong lalapit sa iyo na may alok na ganito ngunit sa mga masasamang pamamaraan. Sa iyong opisina, mag-ingat naman sa pagpipirma ng kontrata dahil maaari itong magdulot ng pagkalugi. TIGER (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010) Ihanda ang sarili sa pagdausdos ng suwerte ngayong buwan ng Hunyo. Magiging atras-abante ang progreso sa trabaho at babalik ang mga ‘di pagkakaintindihan sa kalagitnaan ng buwan. Iwasang maging gahaman sa usapin ng pera dahil maaaring magsanhi ito sa kabaligtaran. Bawasan mo ang pag-inom ng alak at paninigarilyo ngayong buwan dahil posible kang maospital dahil dito. Sa pag-ibig, may mga kakalat na mga tsismis. Huwag bastabasta maniniwala sa mga ito nang ‘di maapektuhan ang iyong relasyon. RABBIT (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011) Maraming lilitaw na magandang oportunidad sa trabaho ngayong Hunyo ngunit ang kapalit ay kailangan mong makipagtagisan sa mga colleague mo. Sa kabilang banda, ang lahat ng pinagpaguran mo ay may kahahantungan na positibo. Magiging lapitin ka sa pagkawaldas ng salapi kaya pinapayuhan ang Rabbit na umiwas mamuhunan sa panahon na magulo ang merkado. Ang mga single na Rabbit ay magiging mahina ang suwerte sa paghahanap ng makakatuluyan ngayong buwan. DRAGON (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012) Makakabangon ka mula sa mababang suwerte sa nakaraang dalawang buwan. Kunin mo ang pagkakataon na ito para sa magandang progreso. Ngunit mangyayari lamang ito kung magiging maagap ka. Maganda rin ang suwerte sa usaping pera. Malaki ang tsansa na ikaw ay
manalo kung tumaya sa lotto. Sa pag-ibig, may mga kaganapan na maaaring makaapekto sa iyong career. Pinapayuhan ang Dragon na mas mag-focus sa career muna. SNAKE (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) Magiging banayad ang takbo ng hanapbuhay para sa mga Snake. Maging bukas sa mga taong nag-aalok ng kanilang tulong dahil sila ang gagabay sa iyo na pawiin ang mga problema at mga harang sa daan. Para sa mga mas batang Snake, maging magalang at mapagpasensiya sa mga nakatatanda sa pamilya o boss sa trabaho. Ito ay dahil magiging lapitin ka sa mga ‘di pagkakaintindihan ngayong buwan. HORSE (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014) Ang mga Horse na may relasyon ay magiging mas mature at matatag, kaya naman ikaw ay lalong pagkakatiwalaan ng iyong partner. Magandang buwan ito para sa investments ngunit maging marahan sa mga desisyon sa pagpasok sa mga ito. Magiging maganda ang takbo ng mga bagay-bagay sa opisina. Posible kang magkaroon ng promotion o dagdag na mapagkukunan ng kita ngayong Hunyo. SHEEP (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015) Sa pagpasok ng buwan, maging dahan-dahan sa pagbili ng mga bagay na inaakala mong makakamura. Planuhin mo muna ang iyong badyet upang makaiwas na matambakan ng utang. Magandang pagkaka-taon ang Hunyo para sa mga single para lumabas at maki-pagkilala. Maaari ka namang ma-promote sa trabaho ngunit posible ding pag-ugatan ito ng inggit sa mga katrabaho. MONKEY (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016) Magandang balita ang hatid ng Hunyo para sa mga Monkey. Mapapawi ang lahat ng malas at ang mga naranasang mga krisis at pagtatalo ang magiging mga biyaya. Marami kang makakasalumuha sa usa-ping lovelife at maaari kang magkaroon ng crush sa isang tao. Marami kang matatanggap na pera. Ito rin ang pinakamagandang panahon upang mamuhunan. ROOSTER (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017) Isang emosyonal na buwan ito para sa mga Rooster. Magiging mahina ang iyong gana para magtrabaho at maaaring makaapekto sa mga deadline. Bukod dito, posible na madawit ka sa ‘di pagkakaintindihan sa isang katrabaho. Kailangan mo itong harapin nang mahinahon. Magiging lapitin sa paggastos sa mga kapritsuhan sa usaping pera. Magiging hirap ka rin sa pagtulog ngayong buwan. Maiibsan ito sa pamamagitan ng exercise. DOG (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018) Magkakaroon ka ng magandang oportunidad para sa promotion o dagdag na sahod. Iyon ay lilitaw sa anyo ng iyong boss na makakapansin sa iyo at magbibigay ng mga dagdag na mga hamon. Ngunit magiging lapitin ka sa sipon o sore throat. Kaya ‘wag masyadong magpakapagod sa trabaho at bigyan mo ang sarili mo ng sapat na panahon upang ika’y makapagpahinga sa pamamagitan ng pag-iwas pansamantala sa mga labas at gimik. H CELEBRITY RADAR | 63
Horoscope
Celebrity horoscope of the month:
John Lloyd Cruz
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JOHN LLOYD’S CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN: Water Pig JLC’S DATE OF BIRTH: June 24, 1983
ng nasa ilalim ng Water Pig na sign ay mga mapagkumbaba at prangkang mga tao. Hindi sila mahilig sa taong paligoy-ligoy at kilala sila sa pagiging masikap, kaya nilang ibigay ang lahat para makamit ang mga mithiin nila sa buhay. Ang pagiging masikap rin nila ang siyang nagiging dahilan nila upang magtagumpay kahit di sila binibiyayaan ng ibang mga talento. Sila ay responsable ngunit matitigas din ang mga ulo. Ang isa pang kahinaan ng mga Water Pig ay madali silang maimpluwensiyahan ng iba. Ang taon na ito ay may dalang hamon sa usapin ng career para kay JL. Marahil maaaring masabi na ito ay isang punto sa kanyang career kung saan may pagka-stagnant ang takbo ng mga bagay-bagay. Ngunit kailangan niya lamang magkaroon ng positibong pagtanaw. Kayang idaan sa pagpupursige at karagdagang focus sa career upang magkaroon ng improvement. Sa kabilang banda, kailangang mag-ingat ni Lloydie sa usaping pangkalusugan. Panatilihing may sapat na exercise.
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