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Cover Story: Mga Hari ng GMA-7 Mga kuwento nina Dingdong Dantes at Dennis Trillo sa paggawa ng unang serye na kanilang pinagsasamahan, ang Cain at Abel.

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Hot Off The Press Ano kaya ang sey ng diva that you love na si Alwin Ignacio sa walong entries ngayon sa Metro Manila Film Festival ?

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Sports Idol: Ricci Rivero Ang buhay noon at ngayon ng isang sikat na basketball hottie.

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Bagong Iibigin: Josh Colet & Ryan Kolton Hunky newbie actors na magpapainit sa mga malalamig ang Pasko!

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Where Are They Now: Krista Ranillo Kumusta na nga ba ang minsang naging kontrobersyal na aktres?

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Special Feature Ano ang planong gawin nina Enrique Gil at Liza Soberano ngayong Pasko?

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Fashion & Beauty 34 Gandang Pang-artista 36 Holiday Dress-up 38 In The Bag: Marie Preizer Lifestyle 12 Celebrity Rides: The luxurious wheels of Coco Martin 23 The Top 10 List: The Songbird's fave stuff 50 Celebrity Cooking: Kaladkaren, mahilig... sa pagluluto!

52 Celebrity Home: Kaladkaren and British Boyfriend, Luke, welcome Celebrity Radar to their love nest.

55 Celebrity Travels: Maja Salvador In Every Issue 5 Editor's Note 6 On The Set: The ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID this year 8 K-pop: The No. 1 Korean boyband--BTS! 27 Celebrity Tracks 58 Celebrity Parenting: Jenine Desiderio 62 Take Your Word For It: Rey Valera 64 Real Talk 65 Health 66 Horoscope 67 Crossword 68 Horoscope: 2019 forecast

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TO THE YEAR THAT WAS

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Y favorite month aside from July which is my birth month is September because it's the start of the “ber” months. And needless to say, my la favorite of course is December. Why? Because everyone’s happy during Christmas--ke poor or rich, young and old. Parang ang saya-saya kasi sa pakiramdam tuwing sasapit ang birthdays natin at ang Kapaskuhan, especially here in the Philippines where the celebrations of Christmas is the longest. Tapos, may New Year celebration pang kasunod! Hindi na nga lang natin sine-celebrate nang bongga ang Three Kings.

Ang positive kasi ng dating, kahit may kanyakanya pa rin tayong pinagdadaanan sa buhay, devaah? Pero ang mahalaga ay manalig at kumapit lang tayo sa Diyos nang buong puso at lumaban.

Making every issue of Celebrity Radar magazine every month entails a lot of hard work as it meant doing a lot of interview and pictorial. Having said that, we thank you for all your support for our maiden issue. While it is true that we have birth pains and it was a struggle, it was all worth it. Having seen our first magazine issue is like giving birth to our first baby.

For our December 2018-January 2019 issue in one, we offer a lot. What is it like to be fighting not as Kapuso Kings but as warring brothers Cain at Abel as portrayed by Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo?

Catch the latest on basketball hottie Ricci Rivero.

Be enthralled with one of the hottest love teams Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. Learn Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez’s favorites. Drool over hunky Josh Colet of “Los Bastardos.” Get into the ultra busy schedule of Kapamilya Princess Maja Salvador as she juggles between raket here and abroad. And finally, be awed at Coco Martin’s multi-million and to-diefor vehicles.

In between, let’s take a ringside view of Krista Ranillo’s life in the US. And learn a thing or two from the single parenting style of Jenine Desiderio. Be inspired with the life story of Rey Valera. Take a look at Kaladkaren kitchen skills and learn from the story

Kaladkaren and her boyfriend, Luke, were so game for a group shot with the Celebrity Radar team--(from left) guest editor, Julian Mauricio, yours truly, my nephew, Timothy Jov Flores, Luke and Kaladkaren, hair and makeup artist Macky Hilario, and interior stylist Cedric "Chanel" Sacdalan.

Before Ricci Rivero headed to his mall show in Pampanga after our pictorial and interview, we had our photo-op first. From left: Celebrity Radar’s guest editor, Julian Mauricio, stylist Ryan Viloria, yours truly, Ricci and his road manager, Benj Paras, groomer Cedric “Chanel” Sacdalan, and Ricci’s older brother Rasheed.

of her romance with a foreigner.

Of course, these and all our regular sections Health, Real Talk, Celebrity Fashion, Celebrity Beauty, Horoscope and Crossword will complete your entertainment hunger.

Mula po sa aming lahat na bumubuo ng Celebrity Radar magazine, sobrang salamat po, from the bottom of our hearts, cliché man ang dating para sa iba, sa literal na pagbili n'yo sa aming pinagpapaguran at pinaghihirapang buuing magazine kada issue para mapaligaya namin kayo at ibigay ang worth ng hard-earned money n'yo pagkabili at pagkabasa n'yo nito.

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On the Set

Ang Maningning na ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2018 More than 400 Kapamilya stars tampok sa #FamilyIsLoveNgayongPasko.

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ndeniably, mahalaga ang pamilya para sa mga Pilipino dahil sa ating mga mahal sa buhay tayo humuhugot ng pag-asa at lakas sa pagharap sa problema at pagsubok.

This Christmas, ang love for family ang bibida sa ABS-CBN 2018 Christmas Station ID na may temang “Family Is Love.”

Mahigit 400 na bituin mula sa Kapamilya network ang kasama sa Station ID na unang napanood sa bagong “ASAP Natin To.” Pinangunahan ito nina Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Sharon Cuneta, Piolo Pascual, at ang bagong Kapamilya, and Asia’s Songbird na si Regine VelasquezAlcasid.

Tampok rin ang mga pinakasikat na love teams nina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla (KathNiel), Enrique Gil at Liza Soberano (LizQuen), James Reid at Nadine Lustre (JaDine) at Joshua Garcia at Julia Barretto (JoshLia).

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They were joined by world-class ABSCBN talents, like Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Billy Crawford, Inigo Pascual, KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Darren Espanto, Erik Santos, Janine Berdin, at Yeng Constantino, ang “It’s Showtime” hosts na sina Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Mariel Rodriguez, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, Ryan Bang, at Karylle, at TNT Boys Mackie Empuerto, Kiefer Sanchez, at Francis Concepcion sa pagkanta ng “Family Is Love,” na sinulat nina ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management division head Robert Labayen at Lloyd Oliver “Tiny” Corpuz, sa saliw ng

musika nina Marcus Davis at Amber Davis.

Kabilang rin sa mga umawit si Coco Martin at ang cast ng “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” (FPJAP), ang UST Singers, AFP choir, Ramon Magsaysay High School (Manila) choir at Koro Bangkal Magbikin choir.

Bago ang Station ID, ABS-CBN showcased the story of five Pinoy families sa ilang ABS-CBN shows.

Sa “FPJAP” ay ipinakita ang kuwento ng Garcia brothers—tatlong sundalo na lumaban magkakasama sa Marawi. Sa “It’s Showtime,” pamilya naman ng Asian Games gold medalist na si Margielyn

Didal ang inilahad samantalang ang “supermom” na si Lorlie “Keribels” Noblezada naman ang tampok sa “Magandang Buhay.”

After “TV Patrol” ay nasilayan ang bayanihan ng mga komunidad sa Benguet matapos hagupitin ng bagyong Ompong. Ang huli ay ang kuwento ni Dr. Viktorija Cirvinskaite, isang 30-taong-gulang na misyonaryo mula Lithuania na tumutulong sa mga residente ng Talim Island na tampok sa “MMK.” Maririnig ang tinig ni Amber Davis sa musika para sa mga kuwentong ito.

A much-awaited network tradition, the ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID is a big hit sa mga Pilipino. Ang mga video na ito, na nakakakuha ng milyon-milyong views sa YouTube tulad ng “Just Love Ngayong Pasko” noong 2017, ay nagdadala ng saya at inspirasyon sa pamilya dahil sa positibong mensahe at magandang himig nito. H

KITANG-KITA ANG LIGAYA SA MUKHA NI REGINE KASAMA SINA (FROM LEFT) SARAH, JULIA AT ANGEL NA SIYA'Y ISANG GANAP NANG KAPAMILYA.

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BTS is not your ordinary boyband

Tuwing umaapak ang Korean boyband na BTS sa entablado ay sinasalubong sila ng malakas na hiyawan.

Alamin mula sa ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ alum na si Vivoree Esclito kung anong hiwaga ba ang taglay ng grupong ito.

heir group’s name stands for Bangtan Soneyondan—which, when roughly translated, means “Bulletproof Boy Scouts”—and they’re winning hearts not just in their native Korea, but all over the world, too. Recently, BTS had an album debut atop the Billboard 200 chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. They also became the first Korean group to perform at an American stadium, and their concert movie ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’ outperformed One Direction’s ‘Where We Are’ at the US box office.

Iba sila. Kahit anong gawin ng seven-man pop group na ito, mahal na mahal sila ng fans nila. Isa sa mga fans ng BTS ay ang ‘Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7’ alumna na si Vivoree Esclito. Ayon kay Vivoree, nu’ng una ay hindi siya mahilig sa K-pop.

“I discovered them way back when I was still studying in Bohol,” ani Vivoree. “High school pa ako nu’n. I found out about BTS kasi ‘yung ibang members ng barkada or squad ko, super fans nila. But I didn’t like K-pop at the time, so whenever my friends would fangirl over BTS, I

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would just ignore them lang.”

It took a while for Vivoree to catch the BTS fever that had swept the halls of her high school. But when she came down with it, there was no going back for her. It happened when Vivoree—a talented musician in her own right who writes her own songs in her spare time—was surfing the internet, looking for something new to listen to.

“I was bored, so I went online. While I was scrolling sa social media ko, nadaanan ko ‘yung isang music video nila and I watched it. Nagustuhan ko ‘yung kanta, so I watched one more music video and then another, until umabot na sa point na ang dami ko na palang napanood na videos nila, hindi ko lang namamalayan. That was when I became a fan. I don’t really have a bias or favorite member as of now. When people ask me who my bias is sa BTS, I get confused. I have a hard time choosing just one. I love them all so much. They’re all so different kasi, which is why I don’t know how to pick a bias.”

BTS’ members range in age from 25 to 20. “Worldwide Handsome” Jin is the eldest at 25; next is the idealistic and soulful rapper Suga, 24; followed by former street dancer J-Hope and their leader RM, both 23; modern dancer Jimin and

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master impressionist V, both 22; and Jungkook, the baby of the group at 20.

Each member is vastly different from the next, which is why Vivoree can’t pick a favorite. Para sa kanya, there’s a reason to love all seven of them.

To say that BTS’ fans are devoted to the group would be a major, major understatement. Western media believes that the ARMY—short for “Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth”—is largely responsible for BTS’ meteoric rise. The ARMY translates lyrics and even videos of their Korean media appearances. It also rallies its members to help the group pick up clicks, likes, retweets and views to get BTS trending worldwide on social media. Ganyan ka-devoted ang non-Korean fans ng BTS sa kanila, kahit hindi naman nila maintindihan ‘yung mga kanta ng naturang grupo if walang mag-tatranslate ng mga ito.

Pero ayon kay Ivana Joyce Cabatbat, isang Filipina na miyembro ng BTS ARMY, “I really believe that music transcends language. So I don't think that the language matters. If you're really interested in what their songs mean, you can just run a quick Google search. I actually recommend you do that because it will make you see that there’s much more to BTS, especially their songs, than good beats.”

Totoo ‘yan. Malalim ang subject matter ng mga kanta ng BTS. Hindi nila nili-limit ang mga sarili nila sa love songs or the usual topics artists write whole albums about. Instead, their songs talk about things like the education system in their native Korea, materialism and the media. Two of their earliest singles, “No More Dream” and “N.O.,” were about Korean students who approached their studies like zombies, going to school and attending classes without a real

sense of purpose. In addition to all the material BTS has released as a group, some of the members have put out solo projects. Si Suga may mixtape kung saan ilan sa mga kantang sinulat niya ay tungkol sa kanyang struggles with mental health. Layunin niya ang magraise ng awareness tungkol dito through his music. Diyan pa lang ay obvious na na hindi basta-bastang boyband ang BTS. They’re out to help people through their music.

Dagdag ni Ivana Joyce, nakatulong sa kanya ang pinakabagong album ng BTS na pinamagatang LOVE YOURSELF 'Answer. Released earlier this year, it became the first album by a Korean group to turn Gold. This happened on

November 9, 2018, when it shipped 500,000 units, earning that certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

“One of the songs there goes, ‘Let's be honest, your standards are higher when you impose them on yourself.’ That’s so true. We can easily forgive others or tell them it’s alright to make mistakes. But we tend to beat ourselves up over our own mistakes. But BTS taught me that it’s all in your head and that good or bad, you are who you are. You deserve to be loved, no matter what.”

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friends for life. We have a group called BTS Noonas and we hold sleepovers and viewing parties to support them. We even organized three block screenings for their movie. The BTS Noonas are important to me. We’re like family already, and without the group, I never would’ve met them.”

Para kay Vivoree naman, kasama ang BTS sa mga naging inspirations niya to do well in her own showbiz career. Alam naman ng lahat kung gaano ka-intensive ang training ng Koreans when it comes to their artists. Yun ang dahilan kung bakit nagsisipag si Vivoree sa acting, dancing and singing workshops niya—goal niyang abutin ang standard ng excellence na meron ang BTS. Not for 10 | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | CELEBRITY RADAR

anything else, but para maging successful din siya like her idols, at maka-inspire din siya ng ibang tao tulad nila.

“Sobrang laking tulong ng BTS sa showbiz life ko,” she says. “There was one point in my life where I stopped writing songs because I couldn’t think of anything interesting to write about. I also lost my motivation. I don’t know why. Then, when I listened to their new songs and studied the meaning of their lyrics, I felt the fire in me burn again. I started wanting to play and write music again. So I jumped back into my music a hundred times harder than I did before.

They inspire me so much and I hope that I can inspire others the way BTS inspired me.”

Siguradong matutuwa ang pitong miyembro ng BTS kapag nalaman nila kung gaano kalaki ang naging impact nila sa buhay ng fans nila, tulad nina Ivana Joyce at Vivoree. Nawa’y magpatuloy ang success nila, so they can continue burning up stages and touching lives all over the world.

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Celebrity Rides

Mga Auto ni Coco

Consistent high ratings ng kanyang teleserye, blockbuster movies, and left and right endorsements. Tunay na halimbawa si Coco Martin ng isang artista who's been so blessed dahil sa kanyang pasensya, sipag, tiyaga at mabuting puso.

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Sa katunayan ay nagpo-post paminsan-minsan ang aktor ng ilang larawan ng ilang areas ng kanyang mansyon kung saan kasama s'ya, tulad ng sa poolside at lanai habang nagka-kape pagka-gising n'ya sa umaga.

Nagbibiro pa si Coco sa kanyang mga caption: "Ang tagalinis ng bahay na nag ambisyon habang wala ang amo..." at "Bali... sa bahay pag walang pera..." May kuha rin s'ya na kasama ang kanyang mga alagang aso at pinakamamahal na mga pamangkin sa loob ng bahay n'ya na may caption na: "My Family... my life."

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We heard, simula nang bumili ng lupa at nagpatayo ng kanyang nakakamanghang bahay si Coco sa isang exclusive subdivision in Quezon City ay bigla raw tumaas ang presyo ng lote roon.

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lam na yata ng lahat ng Pinoy how beautiful and huge ang tahanan ng tinagurian ngayong hari ng telebisyon na si Coco Martin na tila parang resort at may small farm pa na pinagpaguran n'yang ipatayo hindi lamang sa kanya kundi para rin sa pinakamamahal n'yang pamilya.

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Ang ilan pang nakakagulantang na pagmamay-ari ng bida ng longest-running at top-rating teleserye ngayon ay ang kanyang mga bigating sasakyan na mukhang hilig n'ya.

Meron s'yang FJ Cruiser na pinaganda n'ya ang porma na camouflage design ang exterior at malalaking Black Rhino brand ang mga gulong na talaga namang mamahalin! At s'yempre, ang kanyang Brabus Mercedes Benz G63 na milyones ang halaga!

At kung talaga ngang kay Coco ang Inkas Sentry 4x4 Civilian edition na armored vehicle at bulletproof na gawa sa Toronto, Canda na ang halaga ay nagsisimula sa 250,000 Candian dollars or halos 10 million pesos, talagang wow! Si Coco na talaga at wala nang iba! Talo yata ng Inkas Sentry ang kahit anong SUVs sa lupet!

Mahilig din sa luxury vintage cars ang matulunging aktor na for sure ay milyones din ang halaga, maging ang mga trip n'yang big bikes, like BMW at Honda. Kahit ang mga koleksyong bisikleta ni Coco ay pricey rin. Bigatin na talaga ang tunay na Primetime King sa lahat! H

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i Cain, ang panganay na anak nina Adan at Eba, na siyang pumaslang sa kanyang nakababatang kapatid, si Abel (Genesis 4:1–16).

Si Cain, isang magsasaka, sinakmal ng poot, galit at selos dahil ang May Likha, mas kinalugod ang mga inaalay ni Abel, isang namamastol.

Sa paglipas ng panahon, naging story arc na ang Cain at Abel plot na madalas, ipinapakita ang matinding tunggalian ng lalaking magkapatid.

Ang ganitong maigting na away at inggitan, buong husay na naisalarawan sa pelikulang 'Cain at Abel,' ang 1982 film classic na idinirehe ni Lino Brocka, isa sa mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa pelikula.

Sa pelikula ni Brocka, mapapanood si Doña Pina (Mona Lisa), ang kanyang mga anak na sina Elias (Christopher de Leon), ang kinalulugod niyang bunso at si Lorenzo (Phillip Salvador), at ang mga babaeng nagpatingkad sa kaguluhan at galit nila sa isa't-isa, si Cita (Carmi Martin) at si Becky (Baby Delgado). Ang pelikula ni Brocka ay sinasabing "a strong social and moral melodrama set in Marcos era’s Philippines."

Sa kasalukuyan, may bagong Cain at Abel na umeere pagkatapos ng '24 Oras' sa GMA Primetime Bida na pinagbibidahan nina Dingdong Dantes, ang tinaguriang Kapuso Primetime King at ang nag-iisang si Dennis Trillo, ang binansagang ka-Siyete Drama King.

SPECIAL THANKS TO PAULINE DUCAY, COLEEN DELA REA AND ANGEL MS. JAVIER-CRUZ OF GMA-7 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

Isang trahedyang pampamilya, ganyan matuturing ang kuwento nina Cain at Abel mula sa Bibliya, mababasa sa Lumang Tipan.

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Sila ang pang-labing isang pagtatanghal na itinapat sa kontrobersyal na FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Ang ibang hinamon si Kuya Cardo ay ang "Marimar" (Megan Young), "Little Nanay" (Kris Bernal), "Mulawin vs. Ravena," "Poor Señorita" (Regine Velasquez), "Alyas Robin Hood" (Dingdong), "Encantadia, Super Ma’am" (Marian Rivera), "Sherlock Jr." (Ruru Madrid), "The Cure" at ang huli nga, ang "Victor Magtanggol" (Alden Richards).

Siyempre pa, hindi nagpapalupig ang pag-asa at lumalaban talaga ang "Cain at Abel" lalo na nga't ang isa sa kanilang alas, ay ang kanilang direktor, si direk Toto Natividad.

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Pag lumabas na ang artikulong ito, malamang hindi na guest director ang tawag kay Direk Toto Natividad kundi isa na talaga sa mga pwersa sa "Cain at Abel."

Sa press conference kasi, ipinagtapat ni Direk Natividad na may release contract na siyang pinirmahan sa ABSCBN. Bukas na aklat naman na siya ang direktor ng longest-running action drama series sa kasalukuyan, ang "FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano."

Sa kanyang paglalahad, ang pagpapa-notaryo na lang ang inaantay, kaya noong panahon na ginanap ang press conference, guest director pa ang billing sa kanya.

Pag-amin ni Direk Natividad, "Masaya ako na i-share sa GMA-7 ang aking talent, ang mag-contribute.”

Bilang direktor ng action-drama serye, ang maaasahan at gabi-gabing pinapanood ng mga Kapuso ay, "Gulatin mo sila. Huwag mong papanoorin sila na parang pang-TV lang. Ang ipapanood mo sa kanila, pam-pelikula, para 'yung makatapat mo, mahihirapan lumapit sa iyo."

Sabi niya pa, buong kababaan ng loob, "Hindi ko sinasabi na magaling ako. Pero ganoon 'yung executions.

Hindi lahat ng direktor, nakagagawa ng ganoong executions, piling-pili lang.

Sinuwerte lang ako na kaya ko."

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"Parehong mahirap ag ang mag-action at m n drama. Pag may actio din sequences, may risk g on an t sa sarili. Kahi ingat, anything can e, happen. Yung outcom hil you can never tell da in, m na ang hawak lang 'yung atitude mo ing towards it. Ang dammo factors 'to na hindi t hawak, pero you trus coyour instincts, 'yung unt workers mo, 'yung stung people., especially 'yam sa direktor, 'pag al sto mong pareho ang gue, niyong ma-achiev , 'yung desired results ng maganda talaga. Yulit." su pagod, pawis mo,

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ng uhan. Kailangan lagi "Ang dami kong takb m Cruise, lalo na mga healthy. Idol ko si Tosa 'Mission Impossible' at ya takbuhan scenes ni n movies. Pag may ganu'ng iba niya pang actio ga kaya dapat physically fit, la eksena, todo bigay ta ra 'di magkakasakit." pa y th dapat heal

Ang katauhan ni Dennis Trillo sa "Cain at Abel" action drama serye ay si Elias/Miguel. Sa kanyang kuwento, inamin nito na: "Hindi siya madali pero inspired ako magtrabaho, kaya ko, nakakasanayan lang ang hirap. Minsan lang mangyari na makatrabaho ko si Dingdong. Yung last namin "Endless Love" pa. Ayokong palagpasin ang pagkakataon na meron akong chance na ganito tapos 'di ko siya pagbutihan," patuloy niyang kuwento. "Gusto ko bawat opportunity na maka-eksena ko siya, o kahit yung mga pagkakataong hindi ko siya kaeksena, gusto ko binibigay ko ang one hundred percent ko, lalo na nga alam kong direktor rin siya. Dapat 'di ako mapahiya sa kanya.

Lagi kong tina-try na galingan para maayos."

Ang award-winning actor, may dagdag paliwanag, "Magka-title lang kami noong pelikula na gawa dati ni Direk Lino Brocka. Ang pareho lang, na magkapatid ang magkatapat at magkalaban na may grabe ring sibling rivalry pero kung paano ipe-present ang sibling rivalry namin, 'yun ang bago sa kuwento."

Sabi niya pa, "Fan rin ako nu'ng Brocka movie, may DVD ako nu'n. Noong napanood ko siya, gusto ko talagang magkaroon ng gaya nu'ng sa pelikula o kaya sa telebisyon. Nangyari nga 'yung dream ko, ito na 'yun kaya gagalingan ko talaga, ayokong mapahiya kahit kanino."

Sino nga ba si Elias/Miguel? Sagot agad ni Dennis, "Siya 'yung nahiwalay sa pamilya niya at napasama sa nanay niya 'di pinalad sa buhay at nagkamental illness pa. Ako ang nag-alaga sa kanya. Yung character ko ang napadpad sa mahirap na mundo. Iyong kuya ko naman, which Dong plays, siyang naiwan sa mayayaman. Magkaibang-magkaiba kami. Nu'ng dumating na magkikita na kami, kung pa'no namin i-se-settle ang differences, 'yun ang exciting. "

Walang duda na physically excruciating ang kanyang katauhan, "Oo," mabilis na reaksyon ni Miguel/Elias.

"Ang dami kong takbuhan. Kailangan laging healthy. Idol ko si Tom Cruise, lalo na mga takbuhan scenes niya sa 'Mission Impossible' at iba niya pang action movies. Pag may ganu'ng eksena, todo

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bigay talaga kaya dapat physically fit, dapat healthy para 'di magkakasakit."

Ang mga delikadong stunts, kung maaari, gusto ni Dennis na siya talaga ang gumagawa.

Kuwento niya, "As much as possible, gusto ko ako talaga, I don't want to fake it, kasi lalo na 'pag kaya ko talaga.

Like nu'ng pinatalon nila ako sa ilog or 'yung type na may malaking gap from one building to the next. Mahahalata kasi 'pag hindi ako. Kaya ayun, salamat naman, halos lahat ng mga pinapagawa sa akin, nagagawa ko."

Inaamin rin ni Trillo ang kanyang saloobin tungkol sa katotohanan na ang "Cain at Abel" ang pang-labing isang show na itinapat sa pangmalakasang programa ni Coco Martin.

"May pressure rin, lalo na nga 'yung katapat kasi namin tatlong taon na nakaposte at solid ang ratings," pagtatapat nito. "Sa totoo lang, hindi naman namin alam noong una na siya ang makakatapat namin. Pinagbubuti namin para meron kaming laban. Hindi man malagpasan, dumikit man lang, ayos na 'yun."

May pagkakahalintulad o lamang ba siya kay Dingdong Dantes? Maagap na sagot ni Dennis, "Hindi ko alam! Siguro 'yung mabilis lang ako sa takbuhan.

Hahahah! Ang gusto ko lang naman talaga, eh, maging versatile actor. Itong ganito katinding collaboration namin ni Dingdong, masayang-masaya ako, kasi panaginip lang ito noon, ngayon nangyayari na at gabi-gabi niyo pang napapanood."

Ngayong Kapaskuhan, maliban sa taping para sa "Cain at Abel," busy siya para sa promotion ng 'One Great Love' na unang pagtatambal nila ni Kim Chiu.

Ang saad ni Dennis, "Natutuwa ako na nabe-break na ang barriers ng mga networks. Masaya ako na nakatrabaho si Kim. Sana hindi siya ang huling makatrabaho ko."

Siguradong sasakay siya sa karosa at ang kanyang wish ngayong Kapaskuhan, "Gusto ko lang maging successful itong show at 'yung filmfest movie. Wala na akong mahihiling pa. Personally, I am in a happy place."

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ANG PRIMETIME KING

Si Dingdong Dantes, ang kinikilalang Primetime King sa GMA-7, ang nagbibigay buhay sa katauhang si Daniel.

Panimula ni Dantes, "Parang ito ang isa sa pinakamadaling desisyon na ginawa ko sa buhay ko. Kasi kailan ba darating sa iyo ang pagkakataon na ganito, na maalok ng isang proyekto na kasama ang isang magaling na aktor."

"Hindi mo na kailangang mag-isip pa, game na agad," dugtong pa ni Dingdong.

"Passionate kasi kami sa pag-arte. We are passionate about acting. Pag binigay ang ganitong pagkakataon hindi ka lang matutuwa na gawin ito, to make it work, and make it work really well."

Aniya pa, "Ang difficult, hindi siya easy material, kasi may drama elements.

May action scenes. Maganda na may hirap kaming pinagdadaanan para mas mahusay ang maibigay namin."

Kamustang ka-trabaho si Dennis?

Mabilis na tugon ni Dantes, "Hindi naman ako observer ni Dennis in the sense na nag-ki-critic ako sa mga ginagawa niya. Admirer ako sa mga choices of roles niya, his body of work. He always wants to challenge himself and wants roles and characters that pushes him on the edge. Never siyang naging complacent sa mga binibigay sa kanya, hindi siya medya-medya. Palagi siyang todo bigay sa lahat ng bagay."

Ang pinakamalaking challenge sa pagiging Daniel ay, "Darating ang panahon na magpapalit ang landas namin. Bilang Daniel sanay ka, lumaki ka sa buhay na marangya tapos babaligtad ang lahat. Kung paano nangyari ang pagbaliktad at kung paano niya haharapin 'yun, napaka-exciting."

Ang pinakamalaking pagkakahalintulad nila ni Dennis ay, "Mahiiig kami sa music. Mahilig ako sa drums at siya ay napakagaling na drummer. Yung mga influences nu'ng lumalaki kami halos pareho, eh.

Doon pa lang sa lengguwaheng 'yun marami na kaming mapapag-usapan at mapapagkasunduan.

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Para kay Dantes, hindi "walk in the park" ang ginagawa nila sa actiondrama, "Parehong mahirap ang magaction at mag-drama. Pag may action sequences, may risk din sa sarili. Kahit anong ingat, anything can happen.

Yung outcome, you can never tell dahil ang hawak lang namin, 'yung attitude mo towards it. Ang daming factors 'to na hindi mo hawak, pero you trust your instincts, 'yung co-workers mo, 'yung stunt people, especially 'yung sa direktor, 'pag alam mong pareho ang gusto ninyong ma-achieve, 'yung desired results, maganda talaga. Yung pagod, pawis mo, sulit."

May expectation ba siya sa "Cain at Abel?" Maagap na sagot ng Primetime King, "Ang expectations ko is for myself. I expect to deliver kung ano ang karapatdapat para sa project. Ang hawak ko lang ang trabaho ko, kung paano siya gagawin at one hundred percent na gagawin ko siyang tama. Iba-iba ang gusto at ang panlasa ng audience pero hangga't maaari, we are not short changing them. Narito kami to make sure na they will be entertained and we are giving them a good show."

"Bullish" ang best description sa karera ni Dantes, lalo na nga't ang huli niyang dalawang pelikula, ang 'Seven Sundays' at 'Sid & Aya,' panalo na sa takilya, wagi pa sa word of mouth, pati na rin sa mga kritiko.

Matamis ang ngiti ni Dantes, tila hiyang-hiyang pa ito sa narinig, bago ibinahagi ang kanyang reaksyon, "Hindi naman araw-araw na nangyayari 'yun.

Now that it has happened sobrang nagpapasalamat ako. I feel very lucky pero lahat nu'ng happiness and luck, I also owe it to other people who worked with me, hindi lang ako 'yun. HIndi lang naman ako 'yun, marami kaming nagtrabaho for it. Nagkataon lang na ako ang bida.

"Review - nakakagukat 'yung ibang perspective. Siyempre may sarili akong intrepretasyon, I was pleasantly surprised with the different opinions. Ganu'n pala kalalim at kalawak ang intensyon nu'ng writer. Yun ang beauty ng film, hindi naman siya.

CHRISTMAS PLANS, BIRTHDAY NI ZIA, BAGONG BABY Walang Christmas plans ang magasawang Dingdong at Marian Rivera, 20 | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | CELEBRITY RADAR

EDDIE GUTIERREZ

CHANDA ROMERO

BING PIMENTEL

BOY2 QUIZON

RONNIE HENARES

RENZ FERNANDEZ

ERVIC VIJANDRE

DINA BONNEVIE

because of MMFF. Pero ang sure ay ang third birthday celebration ng panganay nilang si Zia na three-day out-of-town vacay. Inspirasyon n'ya ang bagong baby nila ng misis n'ya, kaya "nakakapagod man ang ginagawa namin, pero dahil 'di namin ito ginagawa para sa sarili lang namin, it becomes more meaningful."

Ang iba pang kasama sa action drama serye ay sina Solenn Heusaff, Sanya Lopez, Eddie Gutierrez, Chanda Romero, Dina Bonnevie, Ronnie Henares, Tommy Abuel, Bing Pimentel, Renz Fernandez, Carlo Gonzales, Boy 2 Quizon, Yasmien Kurdi, Diana Zubiri, Rafael Rosell, Gio Alvarez, Seth dela Cruz (batang Dennis) at David Remo (batang Dingdong).

ANG PILOT EPISODE PAULINE MENDOZA

SHYR VALDEZ

VINCE VANDORPE

Maalab at maigting agad ang mga drama at action sequence sa pilot ng episode. Unang eksena pa lamang, tunggalian na agad sina Dingdong at Dennis.

Isang mahaba at maigting na eksenang nagsimula sa kalye na in grand slow motion tapos barilan sina Daniel at Miguel.

Ang ratratan sa kalye, pumunta sa hagdanan, bubungan, may talunan at may isang car chase scene na nauwi sa pagsabog ng sasakyan at ang duguang si Miguel, kinumpronta ni Daniel at ang cliff hanger, ang pagputok ng baril at pagsigaw ng katauhan ni Dennis.

Mabilis ring naipakita ang back story ng magkapatid at established na mahal na mahal nila ang isa't-isa. Bagama't nagampanan naman nina Yasmien, Diana, Rafael ang kanilang mga katauhan, mas naging madrama ito dahil sa mahusay na pagganap nina David at Seth, ang mga nagbigay buhay sa katauhang Kuya Miguel at bunsong Daniel na magiging Elias.

Makadurog puso ang panaghoy at pagsusumamo nilang dalawa.

Mabilis ring ipinakita na binata na ang dalawa. Si Miguel ay nasa race track, kasali sa isang pangmayamang race car contest samantalang ang kanyang kapatid, magnanakaw na at hinahabol ng mga tao, hanggang sa tumalon ito sa ilog at nakatakas.

Fast paced, action packed, tearinducing at may cliff hangers na tila pinapahiwatig na talagang kaabangabang ang mga susunod na kabanata na mapapanood sa "Cain at Abel." H CELEBRITY RADAR | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | 21

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KWEEN REGINE, MAY IKA-KANTA!

SPECIAL THANKS TO CACAI MITRA AND DIANE ROQUE

TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON

PHOTOS BY FRANCIS SIMEON

Ano nga ba ang iba't-ibang bagay na bet n’yang gawin at kolektahin, type n’yang kantahin at puntahan, at kung ano-ano pa? Sasagutin lahat ‘yan ng nagbalikKapamilya after 20 years, ang Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

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asok din sa listahan ng celebrities na magse-celebrate ngayong Pasko ang lodi natin sa biritan na si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid kasama ang kanyang asawa na si Ogie at anak nilang si Nate, as well as her lovely stepdaughter Leila, kaya naman kinorner ko muna si Ate Reg ng bayan!

Before Christmas day ang flight ng mag-anak papuntang Tokyo, Japan, pero babalik din daw sila bago mag-New Year, dahil dito raw talaga sila sa Manila nagse-celebrate ng Bagong Taon kasama ang kanyang Nanay Tessie sa kanilang bahay.

Now, we'll let you know some of the things na maaaring hindi pa natin alam tungkol kay Songbird.

1. Celebrity Radar: What is the favorite gift

you received from your husband, Ogie Alcasid?

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid: Madami. Pero ako kasi mas gusto ko 'yung gift n'ya sa akin nu'ng birthday ko (this year), nagpunta kami sa Boracay. Mas gusto ko 'yung gano'n. Time.

2. CR: Ano ang favorite country mo na pinupuntahan n'yo?

RVA: I like it here. I like it in Boracay. Mahilig ako sa beach. Parang feeling ko wala namang ibang pinakamagandang beach kundi dito sa Philippines.

3. CR: Mahilig ka ba sa jewelry?

RVA: I'm very fond of jewelry. Parang wala naman akong kilalang babae na hindi mahilig sa alahas. (Regine's birthstone is diamond.)

4. CR: How about shoes?

RVA: Mahilig ako sa sapatos, period. Minsan kahit walang brand. Comfort has nothing to do with it. It's the style. Wala kaya akong kumportableng sapatos. Maliit ang paa ko. Size 6. As in maliit s'ya.

5. CR: Nagbi-videoke ka pa ba o hindi na dahil Special thanks to Caicai Mitra and Diane Roque

sa trabaho na ang kumanta?

RVA: Minsan 'pag may time. Past time din kasi ng nanay ko.

6. CR: What about makeup?

RVA: I'm a big makeup freak!

7. CR: Pagdating naman sa bags, ano ang bet mo?

RVA: Sa ngayon, gusto ko 'yung maliliit. Alam mo 'yung maliliit ngayon. Ganyang size. (A round Louis Vuitton monogram sling bag.) Yan ngayon ang bet ko. For some reason, nabibigatan na ako sa malalaki.

8. CR: What is your favorite movie of all-time?

RVA: Pretty Woman (which stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere) 9. CR: Ano'ng kanta mo o ng ibang singers ang gusto mo?

RVA: Favorite song ko parang depending on my mood, kasi nga maybe because it's my job. I don't know. (CR: Kahit sarili mong kanta?) Lalo na!

Pinaka-memorable for me nu'ng mga panahon na 'yon is 'Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka,' because my husband wrote that not just for me to sing, but it's about me.

10. CR: What song do you sing on videoke?

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indi pwedeng ikaila na ang pinaka-mainam na iskedyul para sa mga pelikulang Pilipino ay ang taunang Metro Manila Film Festival.

Halos lahat ng mga pelikulang kalahok rito, mula sa mga naghaharing uri sa takilya na siksik, liglig at umaapaw ang salaping inuuwi, pati na rin ang mga pelikulang underperformers, balik puhunan pa rin at ‘yung iba pa nga tumitiba pa.

At dahil nGa maikli ang attention span at curiosities ng mga manonood, kung saka-sakaling may alingasngas o kontrobersiya man, limot agad-agad, forgiven and forgotten kasi nga Pasko, at nakaukit na sa DNA at puso nating lahat na give love on Christmas Day and beyond.

O TEXT: ALWIN IGNACI

Kaya nga ang mga maricon, pati na rin ang mga berdaderong gaka, kahit pa collectively ay bumagsak ang mga panga, umarko ang kilay at nagdabog with a bang ang mga bangs, limot na agad ang kontrobersiyang nangyari matapos i-anunsyo ang mga finished films na in competition sa MMFF. Kinibit balikat ang diumanong pambabastos sa isang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining. Hindi binigyang puwang ang isang pelikulang nagtagumpay sa isang pangmalakasang international film festival sa takot na magaya ito sa pelikulang pinagbibidahan ng isang dakilang aktres na ayon sa grapevine, eh,the biggest flop in all of MMFF’s history.

Nasa press conference ang inyong Celebrity Radar writer na gustong manalig na ang kaganapan sa pagpapakilala sa four finished films,

pwede ba silang indicators sa maAaring mangyari sa mga pelikulang ipapalabas ngayong Disyembre.

Ang sumalubong kasi sa final film choices ay mabining mga palakpakan at ang mga inimbita takang-taka, tuliro, gustong mahibang at pinigil na lang itanong na, “Nag-deliberasyon pa pala sila sa lagay na iyan?” matapos hirangin ang huling apat na kasali.

Sa apat na huling ipinakilala, pinakamataas ang expectations sa Rainbow’s Sunset. Walang duda na ito ay all out melodrama at ang bizarre love triangle with a pink twist at kung paano nakaapekto ang katotohanang ito sa isang pamilya ang pinakamalaking bentahe sa pelikula ni Direk Joel Lamangan.

Marami tiyak ang may pagkamausisa sa kakaibang pagmamahalang pinagsaluhan nina Eddie Garcia at Tony Mabesa at kung paano naging giving at willing third angle to a love triangle si Ms. Gloria Romero.

Ang mga young actors na gaganap ay sina Ross Pesigan, Shido Roxas at Max Collins. Sina Pesigan at Roxas, may naglalagablab daw na halikan.

Rainbow’s Sunset

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Ang isa pang finished film entry ay ang One Great Love. Sa pakiwari ko, gustong patunayan ni Kim Chiu na pwede na siyang itanghal bilang mahusay na aktres at kahit pa nga retokada siya, gusto niyang i-assure tayong lahat na gumagalaw pa ang kanyang mukha!

Aurora

Bakit hamon si Sam? Ay, siguro naman sinusUbaybayan niyo ang top-rating and much-talked-about Halik kaya alam na alam niyong siya ang weakest link acting wise pero muy delicioso pa rin, lalo na pag naglalaplapan sila ni Yam Concepcion.

Ang huling finished film, na tila ipagpapatuloy ang Pamaskong tradisyon na manakot, magpasigaw, magpatili at manindak ay ang Otlum ni Direk Joven Tan. Sa true lang, anything with Kiray Celis is always frightening at ang biggest come on talaga nito, ang basketball player na si Ricci Rivero dahil nga marami ang nanalig na papable papa ang binata.

Magkaka-alaman rin kung kaya niyang i-dethrone ang Hamon King na si Milby.

Panalo ang labang hamon versus hamon, Rivero versus Sam! Ravan!!!

Bold and daring din si Kim kasi may maigting siyang halikan kay Dennis Trillo. May bath tub scene at laplapan rin siya kay JC de Vera.

Parang gusto niyang iproklamang pinakamagandang payatot sa balat ng lupa dahil nga not one, but two hombres ang nag-aagawan sa alindog at kariktan niya, huh! Palakpakan na may kasamang sigawan rin tayo kasi nga sa wakas, sa pelikula ni direk Eric Quizon, dalawang tunay na barako ang naka-French kissing niya. Hindi ba upgrade na upgrade si Kimmy?!

Kaya nga my dear Radar readers, mananalig na ba tayo na si Kim na ang bagong Laplapan Queen? Panalo ang bago niyang title, ‘di ba?

Ang third film na pasok sa pihikang panlasa ng mga mamimili ay obviously banking on real life sisters at ang chance na meron nga silang pinagdaanang sibling rivalry na pwedeng maging major, major pampabongga sa

Mary, Marry Me.

Ang mga naunang pinili siyempre na mula sa four finished scripts ay ang Aurora, visually stunning, creepy at alam mong technically polished. Sana naman ang narrative nito, maalagaan rin para mas maging engaging view.

Otlum

Ito ang hindi lamang pampamilya, pamfilm fest pa ang supposedly fabulous Toni and Alex Gonzaga at ang kanilang hamon at magiging paborito nating hamon ngayong Pasko, si Sam Milby.

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ang mga action sequence, best in pasabog agad, best in slow motion.

Refreshing rin to see Martin na very, very light ang katauhang ginampanan at panalo ang mga pasimpleng the moves niya kay Maine Mendoza, huh!

Popoy Em Jack: The Puliscredibles

Ang Fantastica: The Princesses, The Prince & The Perya, kung saan bida si Queen Bayot Vice Ganda, ang komedyanteng bakla na ayon sa nga sabi-sabi ay prinsesa rin, si Chokoleit.

Ang ka-level niya sa kagandahang sina Maris Racal, Loisa Andalio and Maymay Entrata.

Sino nga talaga ang the Prince sa fairy tale comedy na ito? Si Richard Gutierrez ba o si Dingdong Dantes?

May katotohanan nga kaya ang chika na noong una, mas mahaba daw ang screen time ni Dantes kesa kay Chard at ngayon nga, totoo nga rin bang halos pantay na ang exposure nina Dingdong at Gutierrez? How true rin kaya ang chika na pasok sa pelikula ang anak ni Richard, si Zion Gutierrez? Ang panganay kaya ni Chard ang talagang Prince? Eh kamusta naman kaya ang cameo appearance ni Marian Rivera?

Parang bume-bente anyos ang aura at kaguapuhan ni Rodel kapag kaeksena si Maine, a new love team is born, indeed!

Vic Sotto is Vic Sotto kaya to see him nakikipag-bakbakan at barilan na may kasamang Bossing humor, sa mga dabarkads at madlang pipol, tiyak they will love the film and Sotto even more!

Sa walong pelikulang kalahok ngayong taon, masyado bang pang-gold standard of perfection ang ginawang pamimili? Masasabi ba nating sa 2018 set of motion pictures, may totoong merge and marriage na ang mga elementong “commercial viability” at “artistic excellence?” O, nagtataka pa rin kayo kung bakit walang konkretong paliwanag kung bakit ang walong ito ang talagang pinili? O, look na lang muna tayo sa sky, tanungin ang

Ang Girl In The Orange Dress, pa-best in English at may yayamaning accent ang mga bidang sina Jessy Mendiola at Jericho Rosales.

Ang Popoy Em JACK: The Puliscredibles, ang unang

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buwan kung bakit ang mas inaasahang makapasok na Born Beautiful, Right To Kill at Man and Wife, eh, ‘di pinalad? O, wala tayong pakialam kung ano ang final eight dahil nga may pera ang lahat, we can afford and splurge all we want.

Sa mga pelikulang ang persepsyon ay “may pera sa basura,” sa bandang huli, sila na naman ba ang mag-laugh all the way to the bank? Sa mga pelikulang mataas ang kalidad pan-teknikal, narrative, direksyon at pagbibigay ng mahuhusay na pagganap ng mga artista sa kanilang mga katauhan, may fighting chance nga kaya talaga sila? At huling tanong, bakit ang films based on the finished scripts, at ‘yung finished film products, parehong-pareho ang genre?

Dalawa ang horror, Otlum at Aurora.

Dalawa ang drama, Rainbow’s Sunset at One Great Love. Dalawa rin ang romantic comedy drama concoctions, ang Marry Me, Mary at ang The Girl In The Orange Dress. At dalawa ang magkakabugan sa takilya, ang Fantastica ni Vice at ang Jack Em Popoy nina Vic, Maine at Coco.

Sa pelikula ni Direk Jay Abello, may special appearances si Jennylyn Mercado, na dating kapareha ni Echo, at si Luis Manzano na dating kasintahan ni Jen na sa kasalukuyan, ay iniirog ni Mendiola na may chance na maging tunay na Mrs. Manzano.

pagsasama nina Bossing Vic Sotto at Kuya Cardo nating lahat, si Coco Martin.

Sa teaser nito kita agad na ginastusan

Girl In The Orange Dress

Fantastica: The Princesses, The Prince &The Perya

Hindi ko tuloy maiwasang magtaka at magtanong, sa labing-anim na finished films na sinumite, ang huling apat na ito na of the same genre of the finished script submission turned into film na talaga ang best of the crop? H

Celebrity Tracks

TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON

PHOTOS BY FRANCIS SIMEON EXCEPT FOR KISSES DELAVIN AND JOEL CRUZ’S BABY

Overwhelmed ang isa sa lead stars ng teleseryeng “Playhouse “ng ABS-CBN na si Kisses Delavin nang dumugin ng kanyang very supportive fans ang kanyang magkahiwalay na meet and greet sa malls sa Tacloban City at Naic sa Cavite. She thinks that it was the sign na hinihingi n’ya sa Diyos if itutuloy-tuloy n’ya siguro ang paga-aartista. Mabait na unica hija ng kanyang magulang at idolo ang young and beautiful actress, kaya mahal na mahal s’ya ng mga tagahanga n’ya.

The first pair of twin kids (Princess Synne and Prince Sean) of Aficionado’s honcho, Joel Cruz, celebrated their sixth birthday at I’M Hotel in Makati City. One week later, Joel threw a grand celebration for the 90th birthday of his dearest Mommy Milagros at Rizal Park Hotel, with performances by Martin Nieverra and Regine Velasquez. On November 6, the Lord of Scents, posted this on his Instagram and Facebook accounts: “My 8th child is born 2 hours ago in St. Petersburg, Russia. Thank you Lord for another very healthy baby boy! See you soon anak. Love you, daddy Joel! Nov. 6, 2018.”

The president of Aces & Queens and Mercator, Jonas Gaffud (left), threw an intimate send-off media conference for his alaga, Mr. Manhunt Philippines 2018, Jeff Langan (center), who left the next day after the event to compete for the Manhunt International 2018 in Goaldcoast, Australia. Jeff, 25, who stands 6’1” tall is excited to compete on December 2 and at the same time, to travel to Austraila. His mom is Filipina, while his dad is American-Irish.

Miss International 2018 First runner-up, Atisha Manalo (fifth from left), surprised everybody by her presence at the Empire Studios in Uptown Mall in BGC, Taguig City to give support to Jeff. The winners of the first Global Asian Models or GLAM Philippines 2018 which Jonas is the founder were also introduced to the press.

Matapos mag-rehearsal ng magka-love team at mga bida ng teleseryeng “Ngayon at Kailanman” na sina Joshua Garcia at Julia Barretto para sa production number nila sa Kapamilya trade launch sa studio malapit sa dressing room ni Sharon Cuneta bago ito sumalang sa guesting n'ya sa “Tonight with Boy Abunda” ay dinalaw nila ang Megastar na nakasama nila sa pelikulang “Unexpectedly Yours’ na almost one year na, sabi ng batang aktres. Chikahan to the max ang tatlo at napansin ni Julia ang mga nagkikislapang sing-sing ni Ate Shawie, sabay sabi kay Joshua ng: "Baba, you have to work, work, work."

What she meant was for Josh to work hard para mabigyan s'ya nito ng ganoong kalaking diamond round ring na baka halfmeant, half-joke lang naman.

Kapuso young actress Pauline Mendoza celebrated her 19th birthday. Only child lang ang talented at magandang batang ito pero hindi spoiled sa kanyang supportive at loving parents. Ilang beses nang nakatrabaho ni Pauline si Dingdong Dantes in her previous shows in GMA-7 na napakabait daw na kuya sa kanya, kaya masaya s’ya na magkasama ulit sila sa serye nilang “Cain at Abel” tapos may Dennis Trillo pa raw.

Zcentido, a Pinoy Ska band, launches its first album titled “Unang Hakbang,” with five original songs, two cover songs ‘Mamang Sorbetero,’ an original of OPM icon Celeste Legazpi, and ‘Ang Pipit,’ originally sang by the legendary Asia’s Queen of Songs Pilita Corales. Their carrier single is ‘Ikaw, Ako, Tayo.’

They recently performed at Philippine Ska Music Festival 2018 held at Mayflower parking, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City. Zcentido is under Armani J Events Management Services.

Welcome to showbiz world, Miguel Villasis, with his single "Date Tayo," composed by Rapido na isang fliptop sensation and produced by PSRStudios na partner ng Philippine Showbiz Republic (PSR.ph)! Si Miguel, who stands 5'10" tall, lalaking-lalaki ang kulay at tindig ay dating varsity player at marunong magsulat ng mga awitin. He has a done short film, "Two Strings Down," na s'ya mismo ang sumulat which they hope to enter in the film festivals here and abroad. Listen to his single (na isa sa mga soundtrack ng kanyang short film) on online platforms na mapapanood din ang music video sa YouTube very soon.

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Sports Idols

RICCI RIVERO, HOOP HOTTIE

Si Ricci Rivero ang pinakabagong kinagigiliwan at tinitilian ng UAAP fans. Athletic na, artistahin pa. Alamin mula kay Ricci mismo kung bakit niya naisipang pumasok ng showbiz.

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TEXT: JULIAN MAURICIO

is eldest brother may be named after a royal title, but Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero is the one who’s making a name for himself as the new prince of collegiate basketball.

Ricci’s journey began when he was a kid, thanks to his father Paolo, who was once a varsity player too— although he played a different sport.

The elder Rivero played on the PATTS College of Aeronautics volleyball team that bagged the Cultural and Athletic Association of Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (CAACUP) championship in the 90’s. Paolo was also part of a team that played in Hong Kong and Singapore.

When he finally retired from competitive volleyball, Paolo worked at Philippine Airlines until he resigned to pursue further studies. He flew to the US and studied to become a strength and conditioning coach. Upon returning to the Philippines, Paolo found work with the varsity basketball teams of Arellano University, Asian College of Science and Technology and National University. He even had stints with PBA teams Barako Bull Energy and Phoenix Fuel Masters.

Paolo’s son Prince wasted no time in taking advantage of his father’s background as a strength and conditioning coach. While he was playing for the National University Bullpups, Prince would train with his

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father after practice. At kahit bata pa lang si Ricci noon, madalas sumasabay na siya sa kanilang dalawa. Dati si Prince lang ang main focus ni Paolo, kasi siya lang ang varsity player noon sa mga anak niya. Still, all those father-and-son workouts planted the seeds of athleticism in Ricci, and he reaps their benefits to this day.

“Lahat kasi ng ginagawa ni Prince noon, ginagawa rin ni Ricci. Siguro kaya lumaking ganyan ka-athletic si Ricci kasi bata pa lang siya, pang-high school na yung level ng training program na ginagawa niya,” Paolo says.

BASKETBALL DIARIES

Ricci spent most of his formative years in Isabela, where he studied at the Casa Del Niño Montessori School in Ilagan City.

When he was in the sixth grade, the Rivero family packed their things and moved to Manila, where Ricci enrolled in elementary school at the University of the East. He stayed there for a year before transferring to NU, where Prince was a star player on the NU Bullpups.

Part of the reason Ricci decided to join his kuya there is because family is really important to him. Ricci’s second-eldest brother Rasheed proudly says he and his siblings are family-oriented. Dapat lang, kasi kung hindi, baka magkagulo silang magkakapatid sa dami nila. At 20 years old, Ricci is the third in a brood of seven, all of whom are boys. Prince is the eldest at 23, followed by Rasheed, 21; Allen, 14; Angelo, 30 | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | CELEBRITY RADAR

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12; Ashton, 10; and Riley, 5. (“Our parents adopted a girl noon kaso binawi siya ng birth parents niya, kaya malaki ‘yung age gap namin ni Allen,” Ricci shares.)

Rasheed says Ricci loves his siblings—especially the younger ones—so much that he makes time to bond with them despite his busy schedule.

“Yung mga maliliit nagsisimula nang mag-golf and pinapanood sila ni Ricci. Sinisingit talaga niya sa schedule niya. Sobrang supportive siya, kahit na sobrang busy niya. If may game or kahit na anong event ‘yung mga kapatid namin, gagawa siya ng paraan para makapunta. Kapag nasa bahay naman si Ricci at nagpapahinga siya, OK lang sa kanya na nandu’n sila sa tabi niya as long as hindi sila magulo or maingay. Siyempre Ricci needs all the rest he can get kasi nga ang dami niyang ginagawa.

But kapag may time siya, nag-bo-bonding kaming magkakapatid.”

Rasheed, Ricci and Prince often eat out and watch movies together, so it was no surprise that they all ended up in the La Salle system. Ricci followed Prince to De La Salle University, where they suited up for the Green Archers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). At the time, Rasheed was already making waves in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with the De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde Blazers.

Ricci’s athleticism caught the eye of sports reporters early on. In 2014, he was playing for La Salle Greenhills in the NCAA Juniors when a sportswriter named Peter Atencio published an article about him in the Manila Standard. In it, he wrote that Ricci could eventually outclass his brothers given his performance in that year’s tournament.

He continued to collect similar accolades throughout his time with the Green Archers.

However, Ricci went on a leave of absence from the Taft-based squad in February of this year, reportedly because he was in violation of certain school policies.

According to a statement from DLSU, varsity athletes are barred from entering sponsorship agreements.

Soon after, Ricci also released a statement explaining his decision to leave the Green Archers.

According to him, he had “no choice” but to leave in order to honor his commitments and respect the new team rules.

Eventually, Ricci found his way to the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he joined the Fighting Maroons. However, he will have to wait until 2019 to see action in the UAAP, owing to the league’s residency rules. In the meantime, Ricci is focusing on his studies and playing in what he calls “pocket leagues” to keep his skills sharp.

When asked what he does in his spare time, Ricci jokes, “Natutulog. Hindi, sa totoo lang, hindi ko pwedeng pabayaan acads ko because of how it is in UP. So I study a lot when I’m not practicing or playing in an actual game. Siyempre basketball ‘yung main na kumakain ng oras ko. But when I do have time to rest, I watch Netflix or play golf.”

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SLAM DUNK

Aside from Netflix and chilling, Ricci found another way to pass the time. He joined the cast of Joven Tan’s ‘Otlum,’ a horror movie from a new film production outfit called Horseshoe Studios. It’s one of the eight entries to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

“Kapag nag-transfer ka from one UAAP school to another, hindi ka pa pwedeng maglaro the following year. Kailangan mo muna mag-residency ng one year. In my case, kailangan kong mag-stay sa UP ng one year bago ako makapaglaro for the Fighting Maroons in the UAAP. I had some time to kill, which is why I was able to do this movie,” Ricci explains.

According to Ricci, ‘Otlum’ is a fresh take on the horror genre. It’s about a group of friends who dare each other to stay in a haunted house.

“‘Otlum’ is ‘multo’ spelled backwards, kasi ‘yung millennials ngayon, ganu’n magsalita, ‘di ba? Kaya ‘yun ‘yung ginawang title nitong movie. Anyway, Sir Dondon Monteverde, my manager, asked me if I wanted to try something new. Eh that was actually the reason I transferred to UP, because gusto ko ng chance na matuto ng iba’t-ibang bagay. Yun talaga ang dahilan kung bakit ko pinili mag-aral at CELEBRITY RADAR | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | 31

Sports Idols maglaro doon kasi sa dami ng iba’t-ibang klase ng tao na makakasalamuha mo doon, marami ka talagang matututunan. So when Sir Dondon asked me if I was open to trying acting, nag-oo ako kasi I saw it as another learning experience.”

Ricci says that he never in a million years thought he would end up on the silver screen.

“Pero mahilig ako manood ng Tagalog movies when I was a kid growing up in Isabela. Horror movies pa nga ‘yung madalas kong panoorin noon, eh. Mga ‘Shake, Rattle & Roll,’ ganu’n. Mas gusto ko manood ng horror movies kapag magisa ako. Kapag may kasama naman ako, gusto ko romantic comedies ang panoorin namin,” he winks.

In ‘Otlum,’ Ricci shares top billing with some of his generation’s most promising young actors, such as Buboy Villar, Danzel Fernandez, Jerome Ponce, Kiray Celis, Michelle Vito, Vivoree Esclito and Yñigo Delen. Irma Adlawan and John Estrada are also part of the cast. Ricci says he had a fun time on set because one of his co-stars was an acquaintance of his.

“OK yung experience ko sa ‘Otlum’ kasi si Michelle, ‘yung best friend niya na si Anna Vicente, friend din ni Rasheed. Pero walang nadevelop sa aming dalawa ni Michelle, ha,” Ricci adds with a smile before anyone can ask what he thought of the lovely young actress.

While he admits to struggling at times during filming, he managed to keep pace with everyone else because they were all so helpful to him.

“For me, medyo nanibago ako nu’ng gitna, kasi at first kami pa lang ni Danzel yung magkasama. OK pa ako nu’n kasi siya lang scene partner ko dahil best friends ‘yung characters namin. Pagdating na nu’ng middle part, kasama na namin sina Jerome at Michelle. Aaminin ko na nahirapan ako sa acting kasi biglaan ‘yung pagpasok ko sa movie na ito. Nakasingit lang ako ng quick workshop before we started shooting.”

Some UAAP standouts from previous seasons have appeared on TV. Would he be open to doing a teleserye now that he’s gotten his feet wet in the acting world? Sadly, Ricci says no because he has to prioritize his basketball career and his studies. For now, he’s having a blast doing mall shows for ‘Otlum’ and he’s looking forward to participating in the MMFF’s annual Parade of Stars.

“Pero nag-enjoy naman ako sa ginawa ko, and even if hindi ko pa rin napapanood ‘yung buong movie, happy naman ako sa performance ko. Pero ewan ko pa sa future kung ano ba gusto ko in terms of showbiz. Right now kasi basketball lang talaga nasa isip ko. Let’s see na lang kung magkaroon pa ng kasunod itong movie.”

Well, wherever life takes Ricci, we’re certain things will be a slam dunk for this hot hunk.

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RICCI THROUGH THE YEARS

Ricci always enjoys going to a theme park when he was a kid.

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Ricci singing on videoke with his Kuya Prince (left) and Kuya Rasheed (center) during one Christmas.

Ever since he was a kid, Ricci always loved basketball.

“Since they are seven, he knows how to get his timing when to get attention from me and his daddy. I can say that he’s closer to me, but not naman a mama’s boy. He loves helping me taking care of his younger brothers since he was like six or seven. Ricci enjoys looking after his baby sibs and even knows how to carry an infant carefully. He sees to it that he is there to replace me whenever I needed to do something or go somewhere else. He gets his own lambing time,” Mommy Abigail proudly says of her son.

Ricci’s first birthday celebration.

It was a swimming party for Ricci’s fourth birthday.

Ricci (in blue shirt) with his Kuya Prince and Daddy Paolo at Grotto in Baguio City.

Ricci’s awards when he was in grade school.

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Celebrity Beauty

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Gandang PANG-ARTISTA! VICE COSMETICS by Vice Ganda

It’s been a year pa lang rin since Vice Ganda launched her Vice Cosmetics line, at sobrang dami na talaga agad na branches and stalls ng kanyang brand in malls nationwide. From cream lipsticks to matte liquid formulas, meron na rin siya ngayong napakabonggang metallic shades. Di rin siya nagpahuli nu’ng October in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, kaya nag-sale rin sila ng kanilang lipsticks, where 10 percent of the sales went to ICANSERVE Foundation. (images from @vicecosmeticsph) TEXT: BOY JORGE

unod-sunod na mga artista na nga ang nagtayo ng kani-kanilang makeup brands—while others are working with already established brands para gumawa ng makeup collections. Kung ’di mo pa nasusubukan, why not try these makeup brands para sa gandang pang-artista? Pwedeng pangrampa, pwede ring pangregalo this coming Christmas!

Last year nu’ng sinimulan ni Anne ang kanyang Korean-inspired beauty brand called BLK Cosmetics. From lipsticks, eyeshadows, lip and cheek tint and BB cream, she has all the products you need for that Korean-inspired look. This year, nag-level up pa lalo ang brand with the BLK travels collection, kung saan a part of their sales goes directly to the World Wide Fund for Nature o WWF. (images from @blkcosmeticsph)

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PHOTOS FROM RHIAN’S IG: @ WHIANWAMOS

BLK COSMETICS by Anne Curtis

COLOURETTE X THE KINGS with Angie and Joey Mead King

In time for pride month last May, nag-release ang Colourette Cosmetics ng collection with the couple Angie and Joey Mead King. Called the Colourette X The Kings Dualtint, inspired raw ang dual-tip, dual-color lip and cheek tint na ito sa paano kino-complement ni Angie and Joey ang isa’t isa. Pwede rin gamitin ang dualtint as eyeshadow. Meron ring iba pang makeup under the collaboration like the face gloss. (images from @angiemeadking)

LUSTROUS with BYS cosmetics and Nadine Lustre

Si Nadine Lustre ang pinakaunang local celebrity na ginawan ng full makeup collection ng isang international makeup brand.

And very bongga talaga ang BYS Cosmetics because this year, they launched a number of products and collections under the Lustrous line. From nude to full glam, sagot ka na ng Lustrous line ni Nadine, na available na in SM Store and Watsons branches nationwide. (images from @ byscosmetics_ph, @ lustrousph)

KRIS LIFE KIT with Ever Bilena and Kris Aquino

Sabi nga ni Kris Aquino, these are the only products you’ll need in your beauty kit to be and stay beautiful. Ang Kris Life Kit ay collection ng Ever Bilena with Kris Aquino, containing two cream lipsticks, 2 matte lipsticks, one brow liner and one brow mascara. Meron ding iba’t ibang shades of Kris liquid lipsticks and at matte liquid lipsticks sold separately. The thrust of this Ever Bilena collection with Kris ay mabigyan raw ng kalidad pero murang makeup products ang bawat Filipina. (images from @krislifekit) CELEBRITY CELEBRITY RADAR | DEC RADAR 2018 |- JAN NOVEMBER 2019 | 35| 35

tfit for this Wala ka pa bang ou season? coming Christmas ga pam Excited ka na ba sa school at sa ty ar ganap at pa-p me holiday sa office? Here are sotions from dressing-up inspira yang-kaya our celebrities na ka artistahin at mong gayahin for thholidays. e look during th

Bright and colorful

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Wear something bright and colorful pang-celebrate ng Pasko. Pwede kang mag-dress ala Kathryn Bernardo, na pumili ng simple but bright-colored dress. Ternohan mo na rin ng scarf kung medyo malamig. Pwede ring simple top lang pero bright red na pants ang panlaban, katulad ni Barbie Imperial.

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Off-shoulders

Usong-uso rin ang mga pa-off-shoulders na bagay sa shorts, pants, o skirt, depende sa lakad mo. Look at how casual and beautiful ang dating ng off-shoulder tops sa magkapatid na sina Julia and Claudia Barretto!

TEXT: BOY JORGE

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P U S S Y DRE K-pop inspired

If you’re a fan of K-pop groups and koreanovelas, ito na ang perfect time na i-channel ang iyong inner K-pop superstar! Pwedeng gayahin ang school girl look nina Maymay Entrata at Kisses Delavin na uso sa mga Korean dramas. Sabayan ng ribbon o cute na necktie at kneehigh stockings.

Jackets

Dahil medyo malamig ang simoy ng hangin ‘pag Pasko, pwedeng puwede mo nang ilabas ang mga jacket mong pang-simbang gabi!

Ang simpleng top at shorts, gawing bongga by adding a metallic jacket and a pair of boots like Sharlene San Pedro. You can go edgy too with a printed jacket like Vivoree Esclito.

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In the Bag

PRETTY NEWBIE STAR MARIE LOVES

Bags

Matapos mawala sa showbiz ang dating magandang model-actress na si Cindy Kurleto, who was in town for a short visit recently at based na muli sa Vienna, Austria, another half Filipina-half Austrian beauty ang mapapanood natin soon on the boob tube and in the big screen, meet Marie Preizer.

Matangkad si Marie at 17 na p'wedeng p'wede talagang sumali sa mga prestigious beauty pageant dito, kaya lang ay hindi n'ya talaga bet ang maging beauty queen, dahil pagaartisa talaga ang pangarap n'ya.

Mahusay mag-Ingles at matatas mag-Tagalog, kahit lumaki sa Vienna, dahil German ang kanyang ama who was a light designer at Vienna State Opera, but sadly passed away when she was seven years old.

When she was a kid, tuwang-tuwa raw sa kanya at kinakarga pa s'ya ng isa sa pinakamahusay na tenore sa buong mundo na si Placido Domingo.

At kahit nasa Vienna ay lagi raw silang nanonood ng TFC o The Filpino Channel ng lola n'ya na ina ng mommy n'ya, kaya naman kilala n'ya ang mga artista natin at iniidolo n'ya, tulad nina Nora Aunor, Dolphy, Liza Soberano at Vilma Santos.

Marie and her mom share the same birthday and she hopes to visit their relatives and friends in Vienna on her 18th birthday next year.

In the mean time, Marie will go through an extensive acting workshop here in Manila in preparation for her dream showbiz career.

At kahit paumpisa pa lang si Marie sa mundo ng entertainment ay hindi namin pinalampas na i-raid ang kanyang bag para alamin ang mga laman nito.

Mahilig raw sa bag si Marie, pero karamihan daw ay regalo ng kanyang ina. At since bagets pa s’ya, bet n’ya ang brand na Guess, pero meron din s’yang mga designer bag, like Valentino. Pero halos lahat ng bag collection n’ya raw ay nasa Vienna.

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6 5 1. ROCCOBAROCCO bag is made in Italy 2. JOHNSONS baby cologne morning dew which is a gentler scent.

3. Cellphone with VERSACE logo as screen saver. Versace is one of Marie’s favorite designer brands.

4. Lipliner by GOLDLINE cosmetics from Czech Republic 5. EVER BILENA Matte Nude lipstick 6. Oil controller

TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON

SPECIAL THANKS TO LEO DOMINGUEZ, JHAJHA GONZA AND JUN LALIN

PHOTOS BY FRANCIS SIMEON

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Marie with her ever-supportive Mommy Liza de Vera-Preizer.

ago pa ipakilala nang pormal sa entertainment press ang napakagandang newbie star na si Marie Preizer na bagong alaga ngayon ng mahusay na manager na si Leo Domiguez (na nangangalaga sa mga karera nina Ogie Alcasid, Gloria Diaz, Solenn Heussaf, Isabelle Daza, JC de Vera at Paulo Avelino) ay nakilala na namin ito at ang dearest Mommy Liza de Vera (a Filipina who used to be a flight attendant and a writer-director in theater in Vienna, Austria) n'ya through our fellow writer George Vail Kabristante.

Napaka-bait at napaka-simpleng bata.

Bagong Iibigin

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ome years back, Joshua Colet was one of several young stars who were being groomed for stardom by the Kapamilya network. Bukod sa binigyan siya at ang nakababata niyang kapatid na si Ashley ng exclusive contract with Star Magic, agad-agad din siyang na-cast sa remake ng “Oka2kat,” na umere noong 2012. Nakapag-guesting din si Joshua sa iba pang ABS-CBN shows.

Nang matapos ang “Oka2kat,” the offers slowed down a bit. Instead of worrying, the young actor decided to go back to school. Nag-enroll si Joshua sa University of the Philippines Diliman, kung saan naging bahagi rin siya ng varsity judo team. However, showbiz came calling again when he was in his senior year. Acting is in his blood— Joshua is the eldest son of veteran character actor Noel Colet, and his mother Jenny graduated from UP with a Theater Arts degree—so he couldn’t help but answer the call.

“Dumating ‘yung “La Luna Sangre,” so I prioritized it muna. Sa totoo lang kasi, showbiz talaga ‘yung gusto kong gawin. So nu’ng may dumating na offer, I figured I should take it. Strike the iron while it’s hot, ‘di ba?” he says.

However, Joshua clarified that he never really turned his back on acting during his entire stay in UP. “Throughout my college life, marami naman akong raket, eh. May mga guestings pa rin naman ako sa “Ipaglaban Mo” at “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” tapos nag-indie films din ako. I also did musical theater. Never naman nawala yung acting because I always knew ‘yun ‘yung gusto ko talagang gawin. Pero ginusto ko munang magtapos ng college.”

When Joshua signed on to do “La Luna Sangre,” he was originally only supposed to play a minor role. “Dapat raket lang talaga ‘yun, pero lumaki nang lumaki yung role ko, tapos ayun, nagtuluy-tuloy na.”

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Nagtuluy-tuloy na nga ang pagbabalik-showbiz ni Joshua. Mula sa “La Luna Sangre” (kung saan gumanap siya bilang isa sa mga Moonchasers, a group of vampire hunters led by Daniel Padilla’s character), he was cast in “Araw Gabi.” Now Joshua is one of the

male leads on “Los Bastardos.” He says this show is special to him because it marks his first time to play a lead role.

“Hindi ko in-expect na magkakaroon ako ng ganito kalaking project kasi nawala ‘yung character ko sa “Araw Gabi.” Halos isang buwan din akong tengga, so medyo kinabahan ako,” he confesses. “Actually, I was already looking for work in other places, tapos biglang tumawag sa akin si Direk Ruel Bayani. He told me he was considering me as one of the leads in his unit’s next teleserye. Pakiramdam niya daw ready na ako. Siyempre, I was speechless at first. I was really stunned kasi hindi ko nga in-expect.”

Most people don’t know that he has been acting since 2011, so they always ask him how it feels to land such a big role as a newbie. “Actually, hindi lang nila alam na ang tagal ko na sa showbiz kaya nila natatanong sa akin ‘yun. But it’s understandable kasi kahit matagal na nga ako dito, most of my career was spent playing supporting roles. Nakikita na ako ng mga tao sa TV, pero never pa ako nabigyan ng ganito kalaking role.”

But it didn’t come easy to him.

Direk Ruel didn’t hand Joshua the role of Connor Davide on a silver platter. He had to work for it.

“I was told that I would have to audition for the role. I was excited kaya pinaghandaan ko talaga siya. Binigyan ako ng apat na monologue the day before the audition—one for each of the four brothers. I read for all of them, pero magkakasama na kami nina Albie Casiño, Diego Loyzaga at Marco

Gumabao noon. We auditioned at the same time. About a couple of weeks afterward, we were told we made it and who we’d be portraying, tapos storycon na agad. It all happened so fast, which was overwhelming. Medyo matagal nga bago nag-sink in sa akin na may nakuha akong project na ganito, as in big break talaga.”

Aside from the fact that his character Connor is a major player on the show, Joshua is happy to be part of “Los Bastardos” because it allows him to learn from some of the industry’s best and brightest. Rather than get starstruck around them, iba ang nangyayari kay Joshua kapag kasama niya sa set ang mga tulad nina Jake Cuenca at Ronaldo Valdez, actors he looks up to.

“I see myself as a sponge. When I’m surrounded by people like that, I try to soak up as much from them as I can.

Like with Jake, I tried to get to know him and learn from him, because he’s someone I really want to emulate if tumagal ako sa showbiz. Kasi ang ganda ng career path niya and he really chooses his projects well. So I use Jake and the veterans we work with as sources of inspiration and knowledge.

Si Jake naman, he shares advice and information willingly. If you ask him, magbibigay talaga siya. I’m lucky and thankful he and everyone else we work with welcomed me with open arms.”

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Bagong Iibigin his father have in common. Pareho silang mahilig sa motorsiklo. Ayon kay Joshua, ‘yun ang bonding nilang magama.

“Noon pa may scooter na siya. Ako lately lang ako naging interesado. Pero before that, we used to go around on mountain bikes. Yun ang naging bonding time namin before. Recently, I bought my own motorcycle kasi I saw how convenient it is. Alam mo naman yung traffic ngayon, hindi ko na kinakaya.”

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siya nahihiyang maghubad, lalo na kung kailangan naman niya talagang gawin ito sa eksena. He’s also comfortable with being seen as a sex symbol of sorts.

“Sanay na rin ako sa mga ganu’n coming from “Araw Gabi,” sexy show din naman kasi ‘yun. Actually, when I auditioned for “La Luna Sangre,” they made me take off my shirt din. Ako naman, I’ve been confident about my body ever since. One of my main things in live is to take care of my body and my health. Plus I was an athlete pa for four years, so nu’ng sinabi sa akin na sexy yung “Araw Gabi,” I was, like, ‘OK.’ Hindi problema sa akin ‘yun.

Tinanong nga nila ako kung OK lang daw ba if ma-objectify ako ng viewers, sabi ko OK lang. Sa akin kasi, trabaho lang naman ito, so wala talaga akong pakialam kung ano ang isipin ng ibang tao. As long as nag-e-enjoy sila sa panonood sa akin at nagagawa ko ang trabaho ko nang maayos, that’s all that matters to me.”

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Family also matters a great deal to Joshua. He’s the eldest of three, and although his younger brother Bryan— yung sumunod sa kanya in terms of age—has no interest in showbiz whatsoever, the two remain close. Having said that, Joshua admits that he has more in common with his youngest sibling, fellow Star Magic artist Ashley.

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“Bryan is twenty years old and he’s studying Computer Engineering at the Technological Institute of the Philippines. Wala siyang balak mag-showbiz. Nasubukan na niya mag-taping, pero hindi niya talaga hilig. Nasa computers talaga ang interest niya.

Close din naman ako kay Bryan, pero mas mag-uusap kami ni Ashley. Mas aligned ang interests namin. I always tell her to be patient and professional.”

As Joshua tells it, showbiz is kind of the family business. “Both of my parents showbiz talaga. My mom Jenny studied theater sa UP Diliman, so nandu’n ‘yung careers naming lahat.

Maganda naman relationship namin ni Papa; actually, karamihan ng alam ko when it comes to acting nanggaling sa kanya. Malaking bahagi ng acting career ko ‘yun. Recently he appeared in “Halik,” so he’s also still acting. Pag may raket, go. Muntik na kaming magwork together sa “La Luna Sangre,” pero hindi natuloy. Open naman ako sa paggawa ng project with him. Bakit hindi?”

Joshua adds that his father taught him a lot. “Stay grounded and know your worth. Kasi in this industry marami diyan ang gusto kang gawing big star kapalit ng indecent proposals.

Papa told me na hindi ko kailangan bumaba sa ganu’ng level para lang maabot ko ‘yung mga gusto kong maabot.”

Acting isn’t the only thing he and

Traffic lang ang hindi kinakaya ni Joshua. Pagdating sa acting, wala siyang inuurungan, thanks to the training he received from his mentors Laurice Guillen, Pen Medina and Star Magic’s Artist Training Head Rahyan Carlos.

Dahil sa kanila, nagkaroon si Joshua ng passion for acting. Marami siyang dream projects and roles.

“I want to do action movies, ‘yung parang ‘Mission Impossible.’ Payag din ako gawin ang sarili kong stunts because of my athletic background. I know how to fall down properly and take a punch.”

Kung gaano ka-passionate si Joshua sa acting, ganu’n din siya katindi magmahal. In fact, when asked who his showbiz crush is, mabilis sumagot ang binata.

“I’ve known Sue Ramirez ever since we did “Oka2kat” together. She’s quite the character. She’s not afraid to show everyone who she is, and I love that.

Masarap siyang kasama kasi wala siyang arte sa katawan. Aside from that, maganda siya and of course talented din.”

Right now, however, walang girlfriend si Joshua. In 2017, he broke up with his last girlfriend because they wanted different things out of life.

They were together for nearly four years, but Joshua says he felt like the relationship was holding him back from what he really wanted to do, which is acting. Joshua says he doesn’t want to end up in a relationship like that ever again.

“Kasi the girl I was with, she’s really into school talaga. She wanted me to stop showbiz to focus on my studies. I wouldn’t say na it was a bad relationship; magkaiba lang ‘yung goals and priorities namin. After that, naisip ko na if I get into another relationship, I wouldn’t be able to show my full potential din. Plus because I’m a leading man, it might not benefit me to have a significant other right now. I want to focus on myself and grow by myself first.”

With his role on “Los Bastardos,” he’s definitely growing by leaps and bounds. H

Bagong Iibigin

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t appears there’s nothing 23-year-old Ryan Kolton can’t do when he puts his heart and soul into it. Kaya naman siya naging in-demand at successful na actor at model na nagkaroon ng opportunities na magtrabaho all over the world.

He’s part Filipino and he’s also of American, Spanish and Ukrainian descent. Pero kahit hindi siya full-blooded Filipino, Pinoy na Pinoy naman siya sa isip, salita at gawa—which is why he has his heart set on becoming a permanent fixture in the local showbiz scene.

ON HIS WAY

Bata pa lang si Ryan ay gusto na niyang maging artista paglaki niya. Kaya pinasok niya lahat ng creative fields na pwede niyang pasukin. Nakahiligan niya rin ang manood ng iba’t-ibang pelikula to get a feel for showbiz.

“I’ve been drawn to the arts since I was young,” he says. “Whether it was through creative outlets such as theater and writing, or physical outlets such as dance or martial arts, I was always learning, researching, practicing and performing. I also loved everything about movies.

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cially the characters. I enjoyed watching them face dilemmas and obstacles. All of those were things I cherished from an early age, so it was only natural that I would find myself where I am today.”

Bago siya pumunta ng Pilipinas, nakipagsapalaran muna si Ryan bilang aktor at modelo sa Hollywood. He was able to get parts in popular shows like “CSI” and “Law & Order.” Napasama din siya sa mga pelikulang ‘Compound 147,’ ‘Jay Rocco’ at ‘Past Presence.’ Lumipad din siya papuntang Russia, kung saan sumikat siya as a model. He also has a ten-year run as a professional dancer under his belt.

Pero kahit naging maganda ang takbo ng karera niya sa ibang bansa, hindi pa rin nawala sa isip ni Ryan ang pagpunta sa Pilipinas balang araw. He grew up on a steady diet of stories about life in the Philippines from his grandmother, who is originally from Laguna. Dahil sa lola niya, naging curious si Ryan tungkol sa Philippine showbiz scene. But it wasn’t until he received an offer that he couldn’t refuse that he finally pushed through with his plan.

“Regarding the Philippines and why I chose to try and make a name for myself here, the credit would have to

go to both the amazing people who live here, who cheer me on and support me without rest; and to my lola. She and her stories were the original driving force that pushed me to come here in the first place. Thanks to them, I found a new home here and I’m proud to say that I’ll be here, God willing, for years to come.”

God definitely seems to be willing, because Ryan is slowly but surely taking the Philippines by storm. Sa loob lamang ng dalawang buwan, Ryan’s face can be seen all over Metro Manila and beyond, thanks to campaigns he did with Mossimo and SM soon after arriving in the country. Ryan has also appeared on Philippine TV—most notably as a presenter for the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Music, where he met Morissette Amon and other OPM artists—at nakapanayam na rin siya ng iba’t-ibang media outlets.

Inamin ni Ryan na gusto niya makatrabaho si Liza Soberano, ngunit iginiit niya na wala siyang balak sirain ang love team nila ni Enrique Gil. “You know why? Liza’s perfect. Honestly, she’s the real deal. She’s a great actress and she’s nice. She defines what a true actor should be. She’s at the top of her game. I respect her a lot and it would

be an honor to work with her.”

Aware si Ryan na kailangan matuto siyang mag-Tagalog kung gusto talaga niya magkaroon ng magandang karera dito sa Pilipinas. Kaya naman puspusan ang pag-aaral niya ng ating wika on his way to the top.

“I just started learning Tagalog, which will be my fifth language as I can already speak English, Russian and Spanish. It’s quite the process, but I can actually understand a little bit of it already.”

OTHER PURSUITS

Bukod sa showbiz ay talented din si Ryan sa ibang larangan. Meron siyang knack for business. Sa katunayan nga ay CEO si Ryan ng isang multimedia company na tinayo niya last year called Hit the Ground.

“I built it from the ground up. It’s now at the forefront of modern-day creative consulting crossed with hybrid media marketing, and as CEO I’m on the front lines of it all. I build campaigns and creative marketing strategies, manage a team of highly efficient creatives and have had the honor to deal with some of the best Fortune 500 companies of today.”

Ryan is also quite well known in the sports community thanks to his time spent as an international mixed martial arts fighter. Back in the day, Ryan was a high-ranking fighter who participated in tournaments across Europe, Latin America and the USA. He also grew up playing basketball and soccer, and when he was in college, he competed in rowing and track and field events. Hanggang ngayon ay dala-dala pa rin ni Ryan ang pagiging athletic niya. Naging stress relief na niya ito.

“Away from the business, I like high elevation hiking and skydiving. I’ve hiked to different peaks around the world and skydived six times to date.”

Busilak ang kalooban ni Ryan. Aside from acting and sports, passion din niya tumulong sa ibang tao. He takes care of his community here and abroad dahil naniniwala siya na it’s important to give back. He volunteers for different charities like Habitat for Humanity (kung saan tumutulong si Ryan magtayo ng libreng pabahay para sa mga nangangailangan nito) and the Salvation Army, isang organisasyon sa USA that aims to provide the less fortunate with clothes, food and other important resources. He also partnered with UNICEF.

Cardiology and science in general have always fascinated me and were always close to my heart—no pun intended. But God has a plan for all of us, and He wanted me to go into the arts. Maybe I can be a doctor in my next life, but in this one, I could end up playing one in the movies or on TV. You never know.”

Ani Ryan, hindi siya nagsisisi na mas pinili niya ang mundo ng showbiz kesa maging doktor, kahit na mahirap maging bahagi nito. Pero inamin din niya na minsan nahihirapan siya sa buhay artista, lalung-lalo na sa kawalan ng freedom at privacy. That said, he recognizes that there are benefits to being in the public eye.

“One cannot simply do whatever he pleases anymore as he must now keep in mind that his actions and words can influence others’ behavior,” Ryan says.

“However, what causes such limits can also be a positive thing. Being able to influence others comes with having a career like this, and it’s not to be taken lightly. I think that’s probably the best part of being an actor and model—having the ability to expand on ideas and issues and be an advocate for change.”

Yun ang pinanghahawakan ni Ryan sa kanyang paglalakbay sa mundo ng showbiz. Para sa kanya, kahit marami siyang kailangang i-overcome na challenges, worth it pa rin kasi not only does he get to influence others, but he also gets something else on top of that.

“In both acting and in modeling, there are many challenges to face and circumvent. For example, it’s a challenge to maintain the values one holds dear in the face of constant scrutiny. However, as long as one can say that he or she wakes up every morning loving what they do, then it’s all worth it. I’m happy to say I wake up feeling like that. I wake up smiling because I get to do something that I truly love.”

Maraming naka-line up na proyekto para kay Ryan sa Pilipinas. Siya ay nasa pangangalaga ng Elite Model Management Manila. Nakatakda siya gumawa ng tatlong pelikula, all of which are scheduled to enter the pre-production phase next year.

Ryan’s advice to those who want to pursue their own dreams is this: “Be your own biggest fan and don’t give up. Ignore those who will try to bring you down. Stay true to yourself. Remember this quote: ‘Sometimes under-preparation is good. It instills fear and fear is galvanizing.’ ” Nakakatuwa si Ryan kasi Pinoy na Pinoy na siya mag-isip kahit ilang buwan pa lang siya dito. Bukod sa mapagmahal at masipag, matulungin din siya sa kapwa at malakas ang loob. Yang mga katangiang ‘yan ang tutulong sa kanya na makamit ang nais niyang tagumpay sa Pilipinas.

Ryan’s star is definitely on the rise, no doubt about it. H

ON THE RISE

Hindi alam ng karamihan na beauty and brains combined itong si Ryan. He says he would’ve become a heart surgeon if showbiz hadn’t come calling.

“Many don’t know that I was accepted into UCLA as a pre-medical student.

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Krista Ranillo’s New Life TEXT: ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS

Nagbagong-buhay na ang dating aktres na si Krista Ranillo sa Amerika.

Pero ano nga ba ang pinagkakaabalahan niya doon, at bakit hindi niya ito ipagpapalit sa showbiz?

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ince turning her back on showbiz to lead a quiet life in the US, actress Kris Ranillo has not returned to the Philippines, not even for a quick visit. But that’s not because she doesn’t want to.

Rather, it’s because her new life in the land of the free keeps her pretty busy.

“I haven’t been back because if I haven’t been pregnant, I’ve been busy breastfeeding and taking care of my kids. Besides, they’re still too young to travel. My husband and I plan to take them to the Philippines, but not until they’re a little older,” say ni Krista when Celebrity Radar caught up with her via social media.

Krista’s family moved to the US earlier than she did, settling in the Big Apple back in 2009.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MS. SUZETTE RANILLO

“I used to visit them a lot,” she says.

MOTHERHOOD

She shared that her husband is the CEO and founder of Island Pacific Supermarket na mayroong 18 locations in Las Vegas, Northern California and Southern California.

“He’s very busy and dedicated to his profession. He started the business by himself. We also have several Philhouse locations which serve home-cooked Filipino meals and Crab Mentality, a seafood restaurant. He’s a wonderful husband and an even better father. No matter how busy he is he’s always there for the important stuff—doctor’s visits, family vacays, school events.”

Well-adjusted na si Krista sa married life. Sa ngayon, siya ay “stay-at-home mom to four kids.”

They have four kids: 3 boys and 1 girl.

“I love it! They keep me busy, but motherhood has changed me so much. My kids have taught me a lot about life, particularly about being patient and not sweating the small stuff.”

“The eldest is Nate, who’s seven; then six-year-old Nolan; then Natalie, who, at four, is the only girl and her daddy’s favorite; and then two-year-old Nash. It’s crazy to have such a big family but I really wouldn’t have it any other way!”

Ngayon ay nakatira si Krista at ang family niya sa Valencia, CA, about 30 minutes from Los Angeles.

Maganda naman ang set-up ng family ni Krista and she’s thankful that she has “full-time help at home, and my parents are hands-on grandparents, so my kids are definitely blessed to have people around them who love them so much.”

“It’s a great community,” she enthused. “We have a lake surrounding the house, so we always get ducks and rabbits in our backyard.”

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the business. I also volunteer a lot in school, so that keeps me busy. My priority now is the children, so when they’re a little older, that’s when I can be more involved in business matters. Sometimes I’m so excited for them to be all grown up so I’ll be able to do more things, but I know when that time comes I’ll miss the days when they were little so I just try to enjoy every moment of it,” she said.

“Moving to the US wasn’t a big adjustment because I’ve been going back and forth from the Philippines since I was young. I even went to school here. Plus my father’s side of the family is here in San Francisco, while my mother’s side is in Los Angeles. The only relatives I have back home in the Philippines are my grandmother Gloria Sevilla and my Tita Suzette Ranillo.”

AT HOME WITH FELLOW FILIPINOS For Krista, para pa rin siyang nasa Pilipinas dahil maraming Pinoy siyang nakakasalamuha sa US.

“I have Filipino friends here, which is very nice. Iba pa rin when you have friends you can connect with culturally, and who know what you’re talking about when you reminisce about the Philippines.

“It’s funny because whenever I walk into any of our stores it reminds me so much of home! Aside from being surrounded by Filipino products, it’s the Filipino friendliness and hospitality that truly reminds me of how it is in the Philippines.”

And since she grew up celebrating Christmas as early as September in the Philippines, dala-dala ni Krista ang tradisyong iyon sa Big Apple.

“I even told my husband to start playing Christmas songs in September because that’s what we do in Manila! We celebrate Christmas even if it’s a few months early! He never knew that because he moved here when he was ten.”

SENSE OF FULFILLMENT

For Krista, fulfillment is “raising a family and being a supportive wife to my husband.”

“I’m still in touch with my friends through Facebook and Instagram. It’s nice to be able to catch up with them even if they’re back home.”

While she admits missing acting and other things in the Philippines (“I miss the beaches and the food!

Nothing can beat that!”), hindi pa rin niya nakikita ang sarili niya living away from her family.

So what does she remember most about her former life as an actress?

CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS

Even though she’s far from home, hindi rin naman totally disconnected si Krista sa mga kaibigan niya na nasa Pilipinas. Thanks to advancements in modern technology, she keeps abreast with what’s happening.

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“I remember it being a busy but empty life. It was all about working but not being fulfilled. I enjoyed showbiz, but I sort of knew acting wasn’t something I would do forever. I wanted to be a pre-school teacher or a pediatrician! That’s why I took a communications and psychology course in Ateneo, because I wanted to work in a pre-school setting.”

When asked if she prefers the peace and quiet of her life in the US, her instant reply was, “Yes, of course!” H

Holistic Integrative Care Center ang sagot

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NG kalusugan ang isa sa pinakamahalagang kayamanan ng tao.

Wala itong katapat na salapi. Mas malusog, mas mahaba ang buhay.

Pero paano nga ba natin mapapanatili ang ating kalusugan kung kaliwa’t-kanan naman ang mga tukso sa ating paligid?

Pagkain, bisyo at lifestyle. idagdag pa ang stress sa trabaho, pamilya at kahit na sa mga simpleng bagay lang. Lahat ng ito ay may epekto sa estado ng ating kalusugan.

Ayon sa pag-aaral, 70 hanggang 80 porsyento ng dahilan ng pagkakasakit ng tao ay nagmumula sa stress at 80 hanggang 90 poryento naman ay sobra at maling pagkain ang salarin.

Para kay Dr. Imelda S. Edodollon, G.P.I., M.D., M.T., N.M.D., disiplina sa sarili ang susi para malabanan ang lahat ng bagay na alam nating makasasama sa ating pangkalahatang kabutihan at kalusugan.

Doc. Meddie ang tawag sa kanya ng mga pasyente niya. Mas bata siyang tingnan para sa kanyang edad na 35.

Siya ang kauna-unahan at nag-iisang Filipino doctor na kinilala sa Gerson Institute sa San Diego, California, United States of America dahil sa pagpapakilala ng makabagong paraan para magamot ang cancer at iba pang chronic disease sa Filipinas.

Kumpara sa ibang nagtapos ng kursong Medicine, mas pinili niyang magiging eksperto sa In-

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tegrative Medicine bilang dagdag sa kanyang kasanayan at kaalaman sa conventional medicine.

Noong 2012, dumaan sa malaking pagsubok ang kanilang pamilya. Nagkasakit ang kanyang ama at kinailangang mamalagi sa Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ng isang kilalang ospital sa bansa para magamot.

“That time, naisip ko, anong silbi ng pagiging doltor ko kung yung tatay ko eh hindi ko magamot? Doktor ako pero mabigat sa dibdib na makitang may sakit ang tatay ko at hindi ko malunasan.

Nakakalula ang bayarin namin sa ospital. Dahil doon kaya nagpursigi akong humanap ng paraan para matulungan ang tatay ko at ang pamilya namin,” kwento ni Doc. Meddie sa Abante.

Kumbinasyon ng natural at conventional na gamutan

Sa panahon na yun umano niya natuklasan ang Integrative Medicine na kumbinasyon ng natural at conventional na paraan ng panggagamot.

Ito rin aniya ang nagtulak sa kanya para magpakadalubhasa sa ibang bansa para makatulong sa mas nakararami.

Noong 2015, binuksan niya ang Holistic Integrative Care Center (HICC) sa Calle Estacion sa Makati City para sa mga nagnanais na mapabuti pa ang estado ng kanilang kalusugan.

Pareho aniya ang layunin ng dalawang sangay na ito sa medisina.

Iba pang serbisyo ng HICC

AMANTALA, bukod sa pagbibigay ng lunas sa natural na paraan, may iba pang serbisyo ang HICC na nakatutulong para maibsan ang nararanasang sakit ng mga pasyente ni Doc. Meddie bunsod ng pamamaga sa pamamagitan ng Prolozone Therapy.

Ang prolozone therapy ay permanenteng panglunas kapalit ng pag-inom ng mga pain reliever. Ginagamit ito sa mga pasyenteng mayroong osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, costo-chondritis, disc bulge, gouty arthritis, sports injury at iba pa.

Paliwanag ni Doc. Meddie, ito ay mas mataas na kalidad ng serbisyo kumpara sa hyaluronic injection o steroid injection kung saan ay inuulit ang gamutan tuwing tatlong buwan hanggang isang taon.

Bukod sa Prolozone Therapy, nagkakaloob din aniya ang HICC ng iba pang serbisyo tulad ng Gerson Therapy, ozone therapy, high dose vitamin c, oxygen therapy, immune drips na pawang may layuning makaiwas, mapigilan hanggang sa tuluyang mapagaling ang iniindang sakit ng mga pasyente.

Sabi ni Doc Meddie, mula sa maliliit na sugat at paso hanggang sa malulubhang karamdaman, maaaring magpagaling ng maraming sakit ang mga tradisiyonal na halamang gamot.

Marami na ang gumagamit nito sa bansa dahil mas mura ang mga ito at mas madali pang mahanap kumpara sa pharmaceutical drugs na mahal at minsan ay mahirap pang mabili sa mga drug store.

Pero nilinaw ni Doc Meddie na may mga pagkakataong hindi nagiging epektibo ang mga halamang gamot sa pagpapagaling ng sakit.

Aniya, dapat siguruhin na tama ang paghahanda ng mga halamang gamot dahil maaari kasing makasama sa kalusugan ang maling preparasyon.

Samantala, idiniin ni Doc. Meddie na makaiiwas sa sakit ang tao kung susundin lang ang walong bagay o gawain na ipinapayo niya sa kanyang mga pasyente.

Sabi pa niya, hindi natin dapat ipinagkakait ang kaunting oras para magawa ang mga simpleng bagay na ito.

Dahil kapag tayo’y nagkasakit, mas malamang ay marami ang mawawala sa atin.

Natutuwa umano siya dahil nabibigyan na ng kahalagahan ang paggamit ng natural na paraan bilang lunas sa karamdaman.

Dahil dito kung kaya’t naitatag ang Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) kung saan pinalalawak ang paggamit ng tradisiyonal at alternatibong pamamaraang medikal.

Para sa isang layuning maganda, dapat bang mag-away kung alin ang dapat na kilalaning mas epektibo sa pagbibigay ng lunas sa isang may sakit?

Ang payo ni Doc. Meddie, hindi masamang sumubok lalo na kung may taglay na kasanayan at kakayahan ang taong magbibigay ng lunas sa mga idinudulog na sakit.

Mas maagang matumbok ang sintomas, mas mainam, mas masaya.

Goodbye sickness, hello happiness lang po tayo.

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Celebrity Cooking

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Kiss the cook TEXT: JULIAN MAURICIO PHOTOS: EMERSON CHUA

HAIR & MAKEUP BY MACKY HILARIO. INTERIOR STYLING BY CEDRIC “CHANEL” SACDALAN

t has often been said that the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Jervi’s relationship with her British boyfriend is proof of that. Tuwang-tuwa ito tuwing pinagluluto siya ng nobyo niya, so when she has time, she tries to return the favor by cooking one of her specialties.

Kaladkaren is a dab hand in the kitchen herself, a trait she explains she inherited from her mother. When the Celebrity Radar team visited her and her boyfriend at home, she cooked up a batch of prawns for us.

“Yung mother ko ang nagturo sa akin kung paano ito lutuin.

Favorite kasi naming magkakapatid itong sugpo. Lagi niya itong niluluto tuwing may special occasion kami. She uses real tomatoes; ako I use tomato sauce. I tried cooking this for my boyfriend the first time he visited me here in the Philippines,

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and he loved it very much.”

Jervi says she used to cook for her boyfriend more often before her schedule got hectic.

“It’s difficult because we usually do it in the afternoon, and these days I need to sleep by that time because I’ve been up since before the crack of dawn. But yes, cooking is and will always be one of our favorite activities as a couple. Sometimes we’ll even invite friends over and we’ll cook for them, then we’ll drink. Because that’s something I adapted from the British, their culture—they’re always drinking! Sometimes they’ll be drinking beer, champagne, or wine, or something else, but trust me, lagi silang may hawak na inumin. Everyone in his family drinks. I don’t really know why; maybe it’s a social thing.”

Jervi’s boyfriend explains: “My father’s father was quite a

drinker, but not in a bad way. Not like he was an alcoholic or something. He never got ill from doing it, but he was a regular drinker in the sense that he’d have, like, four pints a day. My grandfather passed that on to my father and his brother, and then to me, yeah. It’s also a naval tradition to drink, and I’m a seaman.”

Jervi says her boyfriend isn’t a picky eater in the strictest sense of the word, but his taste in food is definitely British.

“Chicken and pork adobo, type niya ‘yun, and kaldereta. But you know what, he struggles to eat rice. It’s not like he dislikes it, but it fills him up so easily. Ang bilis niya mabusog kapag may kanin, kahit konti lang ang kainin niya. He doesn’t crave it like Filipinos do.”

One thing is clear—whatever Jervi prepares automatically becomes her boyfriend’s favorite food.

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Kaladkaren’s Saucy Sugpo Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimps, trimmed of tendrils 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced thinly 3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon fish sauce ½ cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Salt Directions: 1. Wash and drain the shrimps very well.

2. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

Sautee onions and garlic until tender and translucent. Add fish sauce and cook, stirring regularly, for about two minutes.

3. Add tomato sauce and simmer until it’s reduced and thickened.

4. Add shrimps and keep cooking. Stir to combine until the shrimps are coated with tomato sauce and their color has turned pink.

5. Add oyster sauce and cook for five more minutes.

6. Add salt if needed.

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Celebrity Home

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a panahong ito, hindi na bago ang magkaroon ng viral video na kakalat sa internet. Pero kahit sandamakmak na ang mga ganu’ng video, not everyone who goes viral manages to parlay their 15 minutes of fame into a career. Jervi Li—otherwise known as Kaladkaren, impersonator of the Kapamilya network’s own Karen Davila—is one of those who did.

Earlier this year, a video of Jervi impersonating Karen went viral. In it, the former is crossing a river while narrating the experience, tulad ng ginagawa ni Karen sa “The Correspondents.” Maraming natuwa sa video na yun, dahil gayang-gaya ni Jervi ang boses at mannerisms ng beteranang broadcast journalist. Pati nga hairstyle, makeup at pananamit ni Karen ay kuhang-kuha ni Jervi.

Sinundan niya ito ng ilan pang mga videos, na lahat ay nag-viral din. Eventually, Jervi and Karen met face-to-face, when the former guested on the latter’s radio show “Pasada Sais Trenta.” Soon after, Jervi began landing showbiz gigs. Currently, she has several endorsements under her belt, at co-host din siya ng “Umagang Kay Ganda” sa ABS-CBN.

At the end of the day, when she’s done with work, Jervi goes home to her loft—and, when he’s in town, to the arms of her loving boyfriend, a tall, fair-haired British man who has been the object of her affections for six years and counting.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT Jervi has always been open about the fact that she’s in a relationship, but this marks the first time she and her beau have allowed a magazine to feature their home—an airy, spacious loft in a high-rise condominium located in the heart of Eastwood City—in its pages.

The first thing one notices upon entering the loft is a wall made up of floor-to-ceiling windows directly across from the entrance.

Thanks to those windows, the loft has no shortage of natural light in the mornings and afternoons. Tastefully decorated in black,

Kaladkaren’s S W E E T

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red and white, this loft is where Jervi and her boyfriend made a home for themselves, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

“We’ve only been renting this flat for a short while. We started in an ugly flat. Actually, it was fine, but it wasn’t as big or fabulous as this one.

One floor lang siya and it was a little smaller than this one. We’re in the process of saving up to buy our own place,” shares Jervi.

Jervi explains that’s the reason she and her boyfriend have been working hard at their jobs. As nice as this loft is, it’s not theirs—they’re just renting it. Jervi and her boyfriend talked about it, and they decided that buying their own place would be a good investment.

“A lot of people have told me to buy a car or start a business kasi medyo kumikita naman tayo. Pero ako, I’m not ashamed of commuting or using ride-sharing apps. It’s really not my priority to buy a car. Mas gusto kong makabili ng sarili kong tirahan. We’re talking to someone about it at sana we’ll be able to sort it out before the year ends,” says Jervi.

“Besides, there’s no point in owning a car in this city. We get along fine using public transportation anyway,” her boyfriend chimes in, giving Jervi an affectionate kiss on the cheek.

Jervi and her boyfriend aren’t shy about being sweet towards each other, even with other people present. Looking at them, you would think that their relationship is smooth sailing all the way, but they’re actually one in saying that’s not the case—especially in the beginning. Jervi says she and her boyfriend are different in many ways, kaya kinailangan nilang magadjust sa isa’t-isa para maiwasan ang mga arguments.

“Magkaiba kami when it comes to timekeeping. He’s more organized than I am. That’s his personality, eh. He really likes sticking to a routine.

I’m not able to do that because of my job—you know how erratic showbiz can be when it comes to schedules. Like, I wake up at different times on different days. Siya, he goes to bed and wakes up at the same time every day. So that’s one of our biggest differences.”

“I’m a creature of habit,” her boyfriend says in his defense. “That has a lot to do with my job as well—I’m a crewman on a ship. But what I noticed about Filipinos in general is that they say, ‘Let’s meet somewhere and do this,’ then the plans change at the last minute. That’s bad for me because I do like routine, but it’s alright because I get to try something different.

Being in the Philippines and being around Filipinos is always an adventure because you never know what’ll happen. On that note, I guess you could say that being with Jervi has helped me be more spontaneous and less rigid when it comes to timekeeping.”

“In the same manner,” Jervi hastens to add, “he has helped me be more organized and on time, because I’m always late for everything, even to work. He once joked that I’d be late to my own funeral. In his country kasi, everyone and everything is on time. Even their buses are precisely on time! Here in the Philippines, as you know, it’s not like that. Everything is late here.”

MEET CUTE

Thankfully, opposites do attract in their case. When Jervi has free time, she chooses to spend it at home with her boyfriend.

“We love to cook and eat together. Sometimes we’ll try different recipes together. But there are also times when we don’t really have to do anything. Like, he’ll sit at the table with his computer and I’ll lie down on the couch with my smartphone. Companionable silence, I think that’s what it’s called. Happy na kami doon. But most of the time, he and I will watch a movie before we sleep.”

Jervi and her boyfriend met in 2012, when they were both in Hong Kong on vacation. According to Jervi, they were travelling with different people at the time, but when their eyes met, they felt an undeniable pull towards each other. Neither Jervi nor her boyfriend could explain it at the time, but whatever it was, it led him to hop on a plane to Manila just to be with her. That was in February 2013. A few months after that, it was Jervi’s turn to do the same thing.

“So he went here to meet my family and friends, and then he was, like, ‘Maybe next time you can come to the UK with me.’ So I applied for a visa and stuff, and I was in the UK by May 2013,” shares Jervi.

Jervi admits that she was nervous at the prospect of meeting her boyfriend’s inner circle. Meeting a significant other’s family and friends for the first time is always nerve-wracking, but for Jervi it was doubly so because her boyfriend is a foreigner. But as she soon discovered, she shouldn’t have been nervous at all because her boyfriend’s family turned out to be very welcoming.

“It was very scary because it’s a different country and a different culture. Alam ko going in that everyone in his family is very educated and all of them are professionals, so I felt pressured to be the best version of myself. In the beginning I was quite shy. This picked us up at the train station and we had Mexican food at their house. I was happy because his father did some research before we arrived, so when he met me, he was CELEBRITY RADAR | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | 53

Celebrity Home able to greet me using some Tagalog words. Nawala ‘yung nerbyos ko dahil doon. Nagpatulong pa siya sa sister ng boyfriend ko, kasi she’s the head of the foreign languages department at the school where she works. She studied that at Cambridge kasi.”

Jervi shares that her boyfriend’s barkada also welcomed her with open arms. As she tells it, her sexuality was never an issue for any of his friends. Jervi fit seamlessly into their friend group, almost as if she had been there from the beginning.

“We went on holiday with some of them in Bali, Indonesia. I wasn’t a celebrity or internet sensation at the time, but they knew all about my sexuality. Everyone knows naman. We never hid it from any of his friends and relatives, and I don’t think my sexuality was a problem for anyone on my side or his. It wasn’t a question or whatever. It wasn’t even a major topic of conversation. Some of my boyfriend’s friends did ask questions, like is it difficult to be a transwoman, ganu’n, but I didn’t mind that. They were just curious about what life is like for me in the Philippines, which is OK.”

THE SWEET LIFE

If one were to ask Jervi to describe life with her boyfriend in one word, she’d most likely go with “sweet.” She says he finds little ways to show her how much she means to him, no matter the circumstances.

“He always cooks for me, which I appreciate because he makes very good food. I also appreciate the fact that although he often travels for work, he still makes an effort to stay in touch with me,” Jervi says.

They’ve been a couple for six years, and in 2016, Jervi’s boyfriend splurged on a trip to Europe for their anniversary. Pero tila wala pa silang plano magpakasal sa isa’t-isa. Ani Jervi, mahirap kasing pag-usapan ito sa ngayon dahil maraming bagay na kailangan i-consider, tulad ng schedules nilang dalawa, at kung saang bansa nga ba sila titira matapos magpakasal. Pero dagdag niya na siyempre gusto niyang pakasalan ang boyfriend niya balang araw.

“Of course I want to get married in the future. I don’t think it’s a distant possibility because being together for six years says a lot about our relationship. I think in every relationship dapat may goal kayo or plan, kasi kung wala, it’s like you’re just in limbo. But that’s just me speaking from a woman’s point of view. For me, marriage should be the end goal. If you don’t have plans to get married, then your relationship is pointless ‘di ba?”

For his part, Jervi’s boyfriend jokes, “Why would you go and spoil something that’s good with marriage? I don’t know anyone who’s happily married. No, I’m just kidding. That’s a very British thing to say whenever the topic of marriage is brought up. But seriously, when it comes to her thoughts on marriage, I think she’s speaking like a true Filipina woman.”

But although Jervi and her boyfriend have yet to really broach the topic of marriage in any serious way, they have talked about starting a family. Jervi shares that they came up with a plan to have kids of their own. However, when it comes to kids, they want different things. Jervi wants to have a little version of her boyfriend running around, whereas he would like to have a girl—someone he can treat like “a little princess,” as he put it.

“We were thinking we’d get the egg of my sister and use his sperm to fertilize it. That’s really my plan, but my sister doesn’t know it yet,” laughs Jervi. “I came up with that after I read somewhere na your sibling has ninety-nine percent of your genes.

We don’t know yet when we’ll have kids; maybe five years from now. Again, it depends on a lot of things.”

As of this writing, Jervi and her boyfriend are gearing up to spend the holidays together in their loft. Last year, they both went to the UK to celebrate Christmas with his family. Despite their packed schedules, they almost always manage to spend Christmas and New Year’s together.

“The English Christmas is bit quieter than ours kasi they celebrate on Christmas morning. When you wake up on the twenty-fifth, everyone drinks champagne while they open their gifts. Then we’ll all dress up for dinner while his parents cook.

It’s not really more formal, it’s just very different from how the Philippines does it. We’ll eat traditional British food and play board games, things like that.”

Jervi’s boyfriend explains that the Filipino Christmas has more of a lively atmosphere than what he’s used to. He remembers that he had a blast partying with Jervi’s family one time.

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“Christmas in the Philippines is very different compared to how we celebrate it in the UK. It was nice to be with her family. I got along really well with her father and little brother. There was lots to eat, and we did karaoke. I will say though that I prefer my traditional English Christmas.

Not because I didn’t enjoy the holidays with her family, but because you tend to like what you know. I’d say an English Christmas is less of a party than the Filipino Christmas. In the UK, you come and see family, but most of the time everyone will gather at one family’s house. Depends on who’s hosting the festivities that year.”

According to Jervi’s boyfriend, there was only one time he wasn’t able to spend Christmas with her—and as he tells it, it was the worst one he’d ever experienced because he wasn’t by her side.

“There was one time I was working in a small town in Norway, there was a bonfire and everything. I had fun, but it was a shame because she wasn’t with me. Thank goodness for modern technology, because we were able to stay in touch even though we were thousands of miles apart.”

Jervi admits that being away from each other is hard, but says she remains grateful for it because in a way, it’s good for their relationship.

“It’s a good thing din because it forces us to take a breather from each other. If he’s here in Manila kasi, we’ll spend practically all of our time together. But when he’s not around, of course I miss him terribly. Having said that, having to spend time apart makes us both look forward to the time when we’ll be together again. Everyone always asks me how we survive being in a long-distance relationship when so many others in similar situations end up calling it quits because hindi nila talaga kinakaya ‘yung ganu’n. Kami, OK kami because most of the time, he and I know when we’ll get to see each other again. That’s if he sticks to his normal routine or schedule ha. Bottom line, I think the distance actually helps us grow stronger as a couple.”

Jervi and her boyfriend have a healthy relationship. That can only bode well for the future of this couple. For now, they’re perfectly happy living the sweet life in their current place. H

Celebrity Travels MAJA SALVADOR

MAJA SALVADOR:

OUT-OF-TOWN QUEEN Hindi man napapanood lately si Maja Salvador sa teleserye, kaliwa't kanan pa rin ang work commitments n'ya here and abroad.

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fter her last movie na ‘To Love Somebuddy’ with Zanjoe Marudo na ipinalabas nationwide, lumipad ng Dubai si Maja to attend its block screening towards the latter part of November at kung saan nag-guest din s'ya sa Star Music's One Music show doon.

TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON

PHOTOS FROM MAJA SALVADOR’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Ilang araw lang ay nagtungo naman sa Taiwan si Maja to perform for the halftime of TFC (The Filipino Channel) Live Kapamilya Playoffs or basketball kung saan naglaro ang ilang Star Magic actors, like JC de Vera, Ronnie Alonte, Axel Torres na may crush pala sa aktres, at ang ex-boyfriend n'yang si Gerald Anderson, at iba pa. Nakalaban nila sa basketball game ang ating magigiting na overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Pagbalik ng Pilipinas ay kinuha ni Maja ang pagkakataon na magbakasyon sa Siargao kasama ang kanyang pamilya at mga kaibigan kung saan na-enjoy n'ya ang nature, kaya naman nag-boating s’ya naglakad-lakad along the beach.

Papunta namang Singapore on December 6 si Maja para dumalo sa 2018 Asian Television Awards kung saan s'ya nominado bilang Best Actress in a Leading Role para sa markadong pagganap n'ya as Ivy Aguas at Lily Cruz sa pinagbidahan n'yang teleserye na “Wildflower” sa ABS-CBN. Magbabalik Dubai si Maja on December 12 for her concert in Dubai World Center na gaganapin on December 14, with her special guests, Pooh and Enchong Dee. For Christmas and New Year celebration, plano rin daw mag-out-of-thecountry ni Maja kasama ang kanyang mga kapatid. Pero baka hindi raw sila sa Canada pumunta this year kung saan based ang mommy nila with their Canadian stepfather. Last holiday season daw sila nag-bakasyon magkakapatid doon.

Next year, muling matutunghayan ang husay sa pag-arte ni Maja sa isa na namang teleserye na tiyak na susubaybayan ng mga manonood at isa muling pelikula hatid ng Black Sheep production ng Star Cinema.

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CR: Where in the States do you plan to go to and do during the Holidays?

EG: Disneyland and snowboarding then beach!!

Alamin kung saan lilipad si Darna ngayong Kapaskuhan kasama ang kanyang King of the Gil para sa isa na namang masaya at hindi nila malilimutang bakasyon.

CR: So far, ano ang pinaka-memorable Christmas gift n'yo para sa isa't-isa at bakit?

LS: Last year's treat was a VIP experience at Disneyland Paris. I will never forget the sweet gesture.

EG: Love will always beat anything else!

CR: Ano'ng activities ang kadalasang ginagawa n'yo kapag Holidays?

LS: We really like traveling. Each Christmas, we want to try to go to a different country.

EG: Usually, we go traveling and go to all the themeparks and pinaka-favourite ko, haha, food!!

CR: Have you tried caroling when you were younger?

LS: Yes. I first tried caroling in the States. I tried it once more when I was studying in Pangasinan. (Liza studied first year high school in Luciano Millan Memorial School of Arts and Trades in Poblacion West, Pangasinan.)

EG: Yup haha for fun! 1st year high school.

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TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON

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Celebrity Radar: What are your Christmas and New Year's plans?

Liza Soberano: I will be spending the holidays abroad with my family and Enrique's family.

Enrique Gil: US trip!! Around the US. Of course, always with family, and now with Liza and her family also.

PHOTOS FROM THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS OF LIZA SOBERANO AND ENRIQUE GIL

ilig overload talaga ang laging hatid ng love team nina Liza Soberano at Enrique Gil in reel and real life ganap nila, lalo na 'pag sumasapit ang Yuletide season kung saan muling magkakasama silang dalawa abroad, with their respective families. Inusisa ko muna ang LizQuen, kahit may sakit si Liza, bago sila lumarga para kiligin tayo ng bonggang-bongga ngayong panahon nang taglamig!

CR: What are the Christmas dishes that you like?

LS: Fruit Salad. Turkey.

EG: Callos lengua and lechon, hahaha, always by my mama, haha!

CR: Nakakain na ba kayo ng puto bungbong at bibingka?

LS: Hindi pa po.

EG: S'yempre naman, Pinoy ako, haha!

CR: Ano'ng pakiramdam that you will both star in a movie again together?

LS: I'm really excited to be working again. I'm mostly excited for the LizQuen fans, though.

EG: Super exciting and anxious for the fans, of course, and we just want to bring this beautiful story to life on the big screen.

CR: Ano ang role n'yo sa up-coming movie n'yo?

EG: Secret, haha! Guy with no dreams 'till he met this girl (Liza, of course!).

LS: Directed by Antoinette Jadaone.

CR: Kailan ito mapapanood sa mga sinehan ng napakarami n'yong supporters na nagmamahal sa inyo nang sobra?

EG: On happy hearts day, haha!

CR: At kailan naman kayo muling mapapanood together sa isang teleserye sa ABS-CBN? EG: Soon! Pagbalik ni Darna!

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HINDI MAN SIYA SI DARNA Marunong si Jenine Desiderio dumepensa para sa anak niya.

TEXT: ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS

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nown far and wide as a no-nonsense mom, singer Jenine Desiderio may be “femme” on the outside, but she has proven to all and sundry that her blows against her daughter’s bashers can be “fatale.”

Growing up, Jenine did not have the opportunity to relish the care of her mom who died of cervical cancer when she was six.

That’s why she can’t share much kung ano ang natutunan niya sa kanyang ina.

“She was very malambing, but she was a spanking type of mom which led me to decide that when I become a mom myself, I will not spank my own children. Instead, I will communicate with and explain to them what they did wrong.

That’s how I did things. My firstborn grew up without being hit, except for a time when she was about thirteen. And it was asked for and well-deserved, the details of which I cannot share,” she related.

Jenine’s firstborn is Janella Salvador, her daughter with rock star Juan Miguel Salvador.

“I’m kinda mababaw, so I truly enjoy moments when I play with my kids, like when we’re horsing around or sharing jokes.

I love it when they hug me and write love notes for me saying how much they love me. I love it when they’re still small and make me feel like a superhero. And of course, when they start achieving in whatever field they go into. I want to mold them into their best selves by imparting whatever knowledge I have.

I guess the ultimate joy is to see that they turn out to be good people who love God.” Raising a son and a daughter all by herself can be a struggle.

Here, in our one-on-one interview, Jenine bares her soul as a working mom out to give the best life there is for her daughter and son.

Who is harder to deal with, your daughter or your son?

They both have their own degrees of difficulty. When my son was born, I thought I knew everything about parenting having

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PHOTOS FROM JENINE DESIDERIO’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Being a mom of two, one girl and one boy (Russel), and raising them all by herself, Jenine’s experience as a mom is no walk in the park but still she gets to experience the joys of motherhood.

“When you’re a mom, it’s not called sacrifice.

It’s called love.” already raised one child. But I turned out to be wrong. g actress’ It was a breeze un yo e th th wi Jenine Janella and Mom previous film, raising Janella. She Alonte, in their co-star, Ronnie s,” in 2017. was a good kid, an “Bloody Crayon academic achiever, and we both spoke the language of music. I had so much fun teaching her songs because she easily learned and picked them up. She even developed her own style of singing and I was just awed by God’s generosity with her! I had a ball dressing her up too. It was like having my own living, trainable doll.

Janella and Russel are very different. My daughter is an introvert who is quiet and takes a while to warm up to people, while my son is very sociable. No matter where we are, it would only take a minute or two and he’d already be talking to someone. Even as an infant when he didn’t know how to talk yet, he’d wave, squeal, smile and call the attention of guards and simply anyone he passes in the mall. And we’d leave a trail of smiling people behind.

He’s a charmer.

What are house rules that are almost always disobeyed? How do you deal with it?

House rules? Do we have house rules? Parang wala naman. The usual lang. Same rules with most households. Did you mean the rules mentioned in Twitter? Those weren’t house rules. They were agreed upon between all involved. First, always ask permission from me out of respect and let me know where you are, or where you’re planning to go and who you’re with. If it’s not bad for you, then you’ll be allowed to go. Always. Second, no solo time with any boy. Wala pa kasi siyang ini-introduce na boyfriend so no reason to be alone with any boy.

In what way do you see yourself in your daughter?

I don’t. Haha! Janella and I are very different from each other. We think and do things differently.

How has motherhood changed you?

When I was single, I had all the time in the world to do what I want when I want. It was all about me. But when I became a mother, my priorities changed. My life was all about my children.

Like, I would scrimp on myself so I could buy things for them. I

rarely went out with my friends because I had to tutor my son and even Janella when she was still in school. When she was just starting in showbiz, I personally drove for her everywhere for a good three years. I kind of lost myself during that time but I didn’t mind because it was for my princess. When you’re a mom, it’s not called sacrifice. It’s called love.

What did you have to forego when you had your children?

When I had Janella, I felt like that was the end of me as an artist.

They say the public loses interest—especially in women—when you settle down and start a family. I told myself it was fine. I had my moments of fame anyway, and maybe that was that. But God heart my heart. I still wanted to sing. When Janella was four months old, I was asked to record “Hindi Ako Si Darna” and it went to the top of the charts for many weeks.

Did you make your children do household chores when they were still young? Why? Yes. Holidays like Christmas, New Year, I send all our helpers home to their families. So I’m all alone with my children on those days. I cook. Janella washes the dishes. Russel feeds the pets.

Their rooms are also their sole responsibility. They have to keep their own rooms tidy. It’s good to give them chores to teach them to be responsible.

What do you do if and when you have trust issues with your children? Do you give them second chances?

I talk to them. I actually give them many chances, not just two, but I of course become wary of their actions. At some point, they have to prove themselves worthy of my trust again.

What do you want your children to develop, personality-wise?

I want them to be independent yet caring, self-sufficient and spiritual. This is a crazy world we’re living in, so I want them to be strong enough to face challenges on their own. But they’ll also have my support as long as I live.

Do you let your kids explain their side when you argue with them?

Yes. They think I don’t listen, but I do. The problem is, they claim they listen to what I say, but they don’t really accept and understand it. They don’t want me to just listen to them but they want me to do what they want, totally disregarding the point I was CELEBRITY RADAR | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | 59

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Probably because we already did many times but the problem persisted and going on social media was my only way of venting my frustration about it.

There are also instances when talking to the other party just isn’t possible. Our setup is not exactly the same or as simple as most parent-child set-ups. Janella being in showbiz totally changes the equation. So talking at home is not as simple as most people would think. The only time she’s home, she’d be asleep only for a few hours then when she wakes up she would rush to go somewhere again for work. Finding time to talk on the phone isn’t easy either.

At what point did you realize making patol to bashers is an exercise in futility?

Your pre-judgement is showing. Hehe. Making patol to me is not futile as long as I’ve stated my truth and it’s out there for all to see. Then I stop, regardless of what else they say.

trying to drive across which is actually for their own good and guided not just by what they want, but also by what’s socially acceptable.

You’re kind of vocal about your daughter on social media, to the point that you get bashed for it. Would you want to try turning the other cheek or would you continue confronting bashers on your social media accounts? Does the term patola irritate you?

Being patola sometimes is necessary. I don’t just make patol for the sake of arguing. I only speak up to correct something wrong that’s being said about us. It was said in social media, so I also answer in social media. It’s our reputation being publicly maligned so why wouldn’t I say something? During that Twitter controversy last year, people asked me why I aired dirty laundry in public. If you look at the original posts, they were mere safe ventings on my account just like everybody else. No identities. Some say, “But it’s obvious!” Obvious isn’t admissible in court. Probably obvious to you but not to the rest of the world. And yet I’m accused of the crime when they were the ones who actually identified the other parties. I just responded to their comments. I was also asked, why not just talk about it and resolve it privately?

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Do you only give Janella a certain amount of money as her allowance? Do you still manage her finances?

She has no allowance. She has full access to her own money because she has her own ATM, credit and debit cards. Not just now but even before. This will teach her also how to be responsible with her money. All I do is just keep track to make sure everything’s in order and paid for. I also advise her on what to do with her money. I don’t manage her financial affairs without her knowledge. Everything’s transparent between us in this area. I also have my own money which I earn and not from her. I am not dependent on her as some were insinuating. My accounts are separate from hers. I had my own investments even before she started earning in showbiz and luckily I’m still actively working and earning continuously as an artist.

What are the tips you can give other parents, especially single parents out there in raising their kids?

I can’t really give tips because I believe each case is unique.

What works for one may not work for others. Different strokes for different folks. Single parents, stay strong. Not exactly easy being 2-in-1. But with God, all things are possible.

Will you continue to be a protective mom?

Aren’t all moms protective? Isn’t that our main duty? I’ll always protect my children as needed, when needed.

What are your fears as a mom, and how do you deal with them?

Just like any other mom, I want my kids to be safe all the time, in the company of good people.

What is your ultimate wish for your childen?

To be happy and successful in whatever they choose to do. H

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Rey of Sunshine

Superman sa totoong buhay ang nagiisang Rey Valera na higit apat na dekada na sa industriya ng musika. Matapang sa anumang hamon ng buhay, kaya malugod n’yang ibinahagi ang kanyang mga awitin sa atin upang magbigayinspirasyon.

TEXT: JOSH MERCADO

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ara sana sa namayapang OPM icon Rico J. Puno ang awiting ‘Ako Si Superman,’ ngunit sadyang itinakda ang sariling awitin para sa hitmaker na si Rey Valera. Superman ng kanyang pamilya at sa music industry.

FROM BAND TO SONGWRITING

Sa loob ng pitong taon, naging miyembro si Rey ng grupong Electric Hair Band. Isa sa mga highlights ng kanyang career ay ang unang paglabas niya ng single na ‘Ako Si Superman’ na pinaawit sa kanya ng Vicor Records. Ang isa pa ay ang kanyang mga nagawang awitin para sa nag-iisang Megastar Sharon Cuneta, like ‘Mr. DJ.’ Noong una ay hindi raw alam ni Rey ang isusulat na awitin para kay Sharon dahil sobrang bata ng Megastar. Ang kantang iyon ang nagpakilala kay Mega, kaya naman parating pinasasalamatan ni Mega si Valera.

kataon na maging isa sa mga Hurado ng “Tawag ng Tanghalan” segment sa “It’s Showtime.”

Sino ba naman kasi ang makakalimot sa kanyang mga awitin, gaya ng ‘Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko,’ ‘Naaalala Ka,’ ‘Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako,’ ‘Pangako Sa ‘yo’ at marami pang iba.

Pagbibida ng singer-composer, ‘Malayo Pa Ang Umaga’ ang paboritong awitin na kanyang nalikha. Nasa isip niya ang kanyang mga kababayan habang ginagawa ang kanta.

PAGSUBOK

QUIET TIME

Taga Bulacan ang hitmaker. It was a rocky road para sa kanya dahil nanggaling siya sa broken home. Maraming nambu-bully.

Kuwento niya, mismong mga kamag anak niya, hinuhusgahan sya. It was not easy. Sa first step ng hagdan ay talagang sinubok ang magaling na singer. Noong hindi pa nabubuo ang salitang “basher,” naisulat niya noon sa kanyang notebook ang “downers,” mga taong nangmamaliit sa kanya sa simula ng kanyang karera.

“I had a troubled life when I was young. My parents were separated. With no moral compass I often wondered how I managed.

“My outlet was to play guitar and sing all day. Being a professional singer/recording artist never crossed my mind. It was not among my options.”

DETERMINED

Dumaan sa hirap, nagpakatatag at hindi nagpadala sa hamon ng buhay. Naging isang superman siya. Ginamit ang kanyang superpowers para makaligtas sa anumang pagsubok. Pag-awit at paglikha ng awitin ang ginamit niyang superpowers para magtagumpay sa buhay.

“I made a promise to myself long ago, that I will be a “superman” in this field. That I will do everything in my power to achieve as many things as long as I live.”

Nagbunga naman talaga ang kanyang pagiging superman.

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Libangan n’ya ang paggigitara at paglikha ng musika, pero kahit nakasanayan na n’ya ang pagharap sa camera at sa maraming tao, sa totoong buhay ay mas gusto raw n’yang mag-isa. He likes his “alone time” because that’s where he gets his peace. The hitmaker says, “Hindi naman masyadong malayo sa showbiz persona ko ‘yung real me. Yung totoong ako ay mahilig mag-isa by choice.

Mas masaya ako when I am at peace.”

Walang takot at hindi takot mag-isa. ‘Yan ang binitawang linya ng magiting na TNT Hurado.

“Others may fear being alone, not me. I am always looking forward to the ‘showbiz me’ to finish his job so that I can spend my ‘alone time.’”

Kung hindi takot mag-isa, ano naman ang kinakatakutan ng superman?

“The future, the unknown. BUT as I grew older, I realized that all the worrying doesn’t make sense.

“Nowadays, I just try to spend my days fruitfully. That is why I hate traffic. Sayang ang oras.”

SECRETS TO SUCCESS AND LONGEVITY

Isa rin siya sa mag kinakatakutang Hurado sa TNT, bilang siya ang punong hurado at may karapatang “mag-gong ng contestant” kapag nawala ito sa tono. Sa tagal na niya sa industriya ay marami na siyang karanasan na puwedeng i-share sa aspiring young singers upang maging successful. Ibinahagi rin niya ang secret to staying power.

Rey and his wife-business manager, Ditas.

“DuReyngers” ang ibinansag kina Dulce at Rey nang umpisahin silang biruin ni Vice Ganda na loveteam sa segment nilang ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ sa “It’s Showtime.” Nagtataka si Rey kung bakit wala raw ibinigay na t-shirt nila sa kanya.

“Being kind to everyone. Even the humblest waiters or crew, I made friends with them. I relate to them.

This may not be the best formula to getting “up there,” but this is the surest way to “stay up there.”

“Know your craft. If you are into songwriting, turn your ‘idols’ into your mentors.

Learn from them.”

Generous, kind, at may respeto—ilan lamang ‘yan sa mga katangiang hinangaan sa kanya bilang isang artist at bilang isang tao. “Ika nga n’ya, hindi nalalayo ang kanyang imahe sa kanyang totoong pagkatao. Icon ng industriyang ito at patuloy na pinapalakpakan sa mga awiting humaplos sa puso at damdamin ng mga Pilipino. Truly a hitmaker! At ang kanyang sagot sa tanong na “What does it take to be a hitmaker?” “Lucky, that is how I feel.”

Sa dami ng achievements, ano ang pinaka the best para sa kanya? Hurado ng TNT, successful shows, teleserye and movie songs, hinahangaan.

“Staying alive. Surviving this long in showbiz. I congratulate myself everyday for that.”

MEMORIES WITH HIS FELLOW MUSIC ICON

Dahil bahagi ng kanyang career ang isang Rico J., his unforgettable moment on stage was with him. Rey looks back.

“Being on stage with Rico Puno a couple of days before he died.

“All year long, we did shows abroad and he was sickly and he was taken on a wheel chair and was breathing through an oxygen tank behind the curtains.

“We worried for him too much. It was that bad.

“The last time I performed with him, he was ‘glowing’ and was in good mood. I was really shocked to find out that he died a couple of days later.”

Hindi matatawaran ang legacy na naiwan ng total entertainer hindi lamang sa puso ng mga tao kundi sa puso rin ni Rey na isa sa mga nagluksa sa pagpanaw ng kapwa n’ya icon. But life goes on.

Rey at ang kanyang kapwa-hurado (at music icon din), Dulce, sa ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ sa “It’s Showtime.”

GRATEFUL

Ang kanyang maaliwalas na aura at positibong pananaw sa buhay ay sadyang source of inspiration, happiness and sunshine. At kung bibigyan ng pagkakataon na magkaroon ng last performance sa stage, nais niyang alayan ng awitin ang kanyang fans na hindi siya iniwan.

“To all my fans. And if possible, they can all sing with me on stage. Kantahan kami.

“Because of them, I’m still around. I wrote my songs for them. I stayed as long as I could here in showbiz for them. For them to realize that they were right all along when they supported me. It is my way of thanking them. For I know, they are the real reason why I am a lucky guy.” H CELEBRITY RADAR | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | 63

#RealTalk

No jowa, NO PROBLEM

Alamin kung paano iwasan ang malamig na Pasko, kahit single ka ngayong holiday season TEXT: DJ LAILA CHIKADORA

gumastos para bumili ng napakabonggang regalo na ibibigay mo sa special someone mo. Dahil diyan, siguradong mas marami kang pambili ng Christmas gifts sa mga inaanak at pamangkin mo na kung may jowa ka ay pagtataguan mo.

b. Kumain ka ng masarap kahit mag-isa ka. Hayaan mo silang

tumingin. Uy, walang basagan ng trip, ha! Kumain ka nang kumain ng bibingka, fruit cake, hamon, keso de bola, lechon at puto bumbong. Mag-workout ka na lang sa gym after. Pero kung gusto mo ng kasalo, pwede naman! Kebs na kung wala kang jowa. Pwede mo namang yayain ang mga family at friends mo, o kaya pumunta ka sa mga home for the elderly o orphanage. Spread good cheer during the holidays sa mga nangangailangan nito. Yung mga nagpa-Pasko sa bangketa, bigyan mo ng pagkain. Ayos, ‘di ba? Christmas spirit for the win!

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aminin ko, nu’ng nasa 20s pa ako, tuwing sasapit ang Ber months at wala akong jowa, nalulungkot ako. May kahalo pang stress ‘yun ha, kasi naiinggit ako sa mga may ka-holding hands habang nag-sho-shopping ng mga regalo sa mall, sweet na sweet habang kumakain, magkaakbay habang naglalakad, at magka-simbang tabi sa Simbang Gabi. Di ba?

Naiinggit din ako sa mga nakakatanggap ng regalo mula sa special someone nila tuwing Pasko.

Na-de-depress ako kasi nga wala akong significant other tuwing darating ang pinakabonggang holiday season ng taon.

Hindi ko alam kung madami pa ding katulad ng 20-year-old self ko sa mga millennials ngayon, pero while writing this article, na-realize ko kung bakit nagkaganun ako noon.

1. Kasi naman, usung-uso ang mga reunion tuwing Pasko. So if you attend alone, as in without a jowa, partner o significant other, lahat ng kamag-anak mo tatanungin ka kung bakit wala ka pang jowa. Hihiritan ka din nila ng, “Bakit malamig ang Pasko mo?”

2. Nakamamatay talaga ang inggit. Lahat kasi ng kaibigan

ko ay may jowa kaya lagi akong out of place kapag kumakain kami after we do our holiday shopping. Ang ending, ako lagi ang nasa kabisera. Nakakainggit din kapag nagpupunta kami sa theme park, tapos by twos sila sasakay sa mga rides tapos ako, hindi ko kilala ‘yung katabi ko. Minsan pa nga wala talaga akong katabi. Huhu!

O, ‘di ba? Minsan nakakainis na talaga maging single, lalo na tuwing Pasko. Pero sa panahon ngayon, madami nang pwedeng maging substitute for love tuwing darating ang Ber months.

a. Bumili ka ng magandang regalo para sa sarili mo. Deserve mo ‘yan this Christmas. OK lang naman maging brokenhearted o single, basta ‘wag ka lang maging broke at cashless! Kung wala kang jowa, that means hindi mo kailangan 64 | DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 | CELEBRITY RADAR

c. After mo lumamon, SHOT NA! Uminom ka nang bonggang-bongga. With or without friends, siguradong iinit ang Kapaskuhan mo sa alak, brandy, gin, rhum, shoktong, whiskey o wine na tinotoma mo.

d. Pumarty ka nang pumarty! Kahit na hindi ka invited, pumunta ka to spread the holiday cheer! Haha!

e. At ang panghuli, go on a trip. Mapa-abroad o dito lang sa Pilipi-

nas, try going somewhere for a change of scenery. Kebs na kung mag-isa ka. Malay mo, sa iyong pag-iisa mahahanap mo pala si Jojo… este, ang jojo-wain mo! H

MAG-#REALTALK TAYO!

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ABOUT LAILA CHIKADORA Laila Chikadora has been in the radio industry since 2001.

Her story is an example of “nangarap, umasa, nasaktan, hindi sumuko, naging DJ!” Her voice was first heard as one of Triggerman’s Posse in the 90’s via Campus Radio 97.1 LSFM and then at the start of the new millennium as King DJ Logan’s Spookologist, Bridget. After several auditions, and a lot of “we’ll call you” and one hurtful “you are not (enter radio station dial) quality,” she finally made it as 90.7 Love Radio’s Lala Banderas.

Pioneering the “babaeng bakla” peg on radio, she paved the way for her other female contemporaries, Nicole Hyala and DJ Cha-Cha.

Because of her wit and contagious laughter, Laila won as Best Variety Show Host in the 14th KBP Golden Dove Awards for ‘Pinoy Hits For Life!’ aired via WRR 101.9 For Life!

That award opened doors for Laila to host the late game show, ‘Games Uplate Live!’ on ABS-CBN. After a few radio station transfers and several name changes, Laila Chikadora - Pangilinan is still spreading the good vibes and laughing her lungs out Monday to Fridays, 5am to 7am via ‘Morning Calls’ and ‘Orly and Laila All Ready’ aired at Radyo5 92.3 News FM.

Buhos ng ulan, dating ng sakit

Health

Oo, masaya nga maligo sa ulan, pero hindi masaya magkasakit. Read about the many diseases the rainy season can bring, at kung paano mo maiiwasan ang mga ito TEXT: MELISSA SINCHONGCO, M.D.

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s the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. Dapat alam mo kung paano mo aalagaan ang sarili mo at mga mahal mo sa buhay para hindi sila dapuan ng sakit. May mga uri kasi ng sakit na common during certain times of the year. Hindi lang changes sa weather ang dala ng rainy at summer seasons sa Pilipinas, kundi certain diseases din. Rather than scramble for a cure, mas mainam ay alam mo kung paano iwasan ang mga diseases na ito—para sa kalusugan at kapakanan mo at ng pamilya mo.

This month, we’re smack dab in the middle of the rainy season. So ano nga ba ang mga common diseases sa panahong ito, and paano ba natin masisigurado na hindi tayo maging vulnerable sa kanila? Read on and find out.

Dengue Fever – Dengue is number one on the list. During the rainy season, stagnant water is everywhere, at doon mahilig mangitlog ang mga lamok na sanhi ng dengue. Para makaiwas sa sakit na ito, you need to make sure your home is very clean and free of stagnant water so no mosquitos will be drawn to you and your family.

Pwede rin kayong gumamit ng insect repellent tulad ng Off Lotion upang makaiwas sa kagat ng lamok. Magsuot din ng light-colored na damit, because mosquitos are said to be attracted to dark colors.

In case you are bitten by a mosquito, watch for symptoms such as bleeding from your nose, chills, a fever with a temperature that goes up and down, lethargy, muscle pain, rashes and a sore throat. If you suspect you or a loved one has dengue, see a doctor ASAP. Most hospitals these days have dengue express lanes in their emergency rooms, so you can go there as well.

Chikungunya – This disease is also caused by a mosquito bite, so again, please make sure your surroundings are free of stagnant water para iwas chikungunya. The kind of

mosquitos that can spread this disease also lays its eggs in aircooler plants and even dirty utensils, kaya dapat hugasan niyo agad ang pinagkaininan niyo. Kasama sa karaniwang sintomas ng sakit na ito ay fever, headaches, joint pains, muscle pains, rashes at pamamaga ng joints.

Right now there is no medicine to treat this disease, nor is there a vaccine to prevent it. The chikungunya virus can be imported to different areas by infected people who travel frequently. When traveling, protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. Magsuot ka ng mga longsleeved shirts, pants, and stay in places with air-conditioning or whose doors and windows have screens on them to keep mosquitos out.

Diarrhoea - Pag nagkaroon ka ng loose bowel movement or LBM, chances are you’ll also get dehydrated. Having LBM or watery stool for three or more days can cause dehydration. Luckily, this disease is easily managed by drinking water or even Gatorade—basically anything that can replace electrolytes.

Typhoid Fever – It’s a water-borne disease na madalas nakukuha sa mga maruming gamit, kapaligiran, at paggamit ng maruming imbakan ng tubig na ginagamit sa pagluluto. Ang mga sintomas nito ay lagnat at sakit ng ulo at tiyan. Avoid eating street foods if you can, and wash your hands often, especially before you eat.

Viral fever - This is quite common. When

you come down with this, you get a nasty cough, cold and fever that lasts from three to seven days. Every year we encounter this in our clinics, emergency rooms, et cetera— lalo na during the moonsoon season. To prevent this, I highly recommend getting a flu vaccine, which can give your immune system a boost, which in turn will give your immune system the power to fight off viral fever.

Leptospirosis – The rainy season often brings with it massive flooding in the metro, which brings traffic and, in some cases, leptospirosis. This is a disease people usually get when they wade into floodwaters with open wounds and the like. Floodwaters are so dirty, to say the least—madalas may halong ihi ng daga ‘yan. Kapag lumusong ka sa baha na may sugat ka at pinasok ng tubig-baha ang sugat mo, mAaari kang magka-leptospirosis. This disease may give you a high fever and headache, so before you go wading into floodwaters, check if you have open wounds. Or better yet, ‘wag kang lumusong sa baha.

There you have it. Chikungunya, dengue fever, diarrhoea, leptospirosis, typhoid fever at viral fever. Yan ang mga pinaka-common diseases tuwing tag-ulan. Pero ngayon alam niyo na kung paano niyo maiiwasan ang mga ito.

Stay safe, healthy and dry, everyone! H

DR. MELISSA SINCHONGCO is a licensed internist and pulmonologist, with license no:OLFU MD2012. She holds clinics at Halcyon Marines Medical Diagnostic Center at 222 Buendia Avenue, formerly Gil Puyat Avenue, Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 5pm and at St. Clare clinic on Palanan Street on Saturdays only, from 8am to 12nn, both in Makati City.

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Horoscope

Notes for December

Wondering what the stars have in store for you this month?

Maging handa sa mga puwedeng mangyari sa iyo sa mga susunod na araw, gamit itong forecast mula sa The Mala Tree Crystal Shop DRAGON

Swerte ang mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Dragon ngayong Disyembre.

Mataas ang chance nila na ma-promote at tumaas ang suweldo, kaya dapat pagtuunan nila ng pansin ang kanilang trabaho. Pagdating naman sa lovelife nila, swerte ang mga kababaihan kasi makikilala na nila ang kanilang dream guy o soulmate. Ngunit kailangan nilang pangalagaan ang katawan nila, lalo na laban sa mga respiratory diseases.

RAT

Chill ang Disyembre para sa mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Rat. Natural na go-getter sila, kaya gagawin nila ang lahat upang mapabuti ang kanilang status sa trabaho at yumaman. Ngunit para makamit nila ito, kailangan nila maging kalmado at pasensyoso. Pagdating sa pag-ibig, mahihirapan silang balansehin ito sa kanilang trabaho. Kailangan din nilang mag-ingat when it comes to their health, kasi magiging vulnerable sila sa mga sakit sa mata at lapay. Hindi rin sila dapat kumain ng masyadong marami para makaiwas sila sa sakit sa tiyan.

DOG

Ang mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Dog ay may haharapin na suliranin sa Disyembre, lalo na pagdating sa lovelife. Maaaring marami silang mabigat na krisis at pagbabago na maranasan, kaya kailangan nilang maging handa sa paglutas ng mga problema at pagyabong ng relasyon nila. Kailangan din nilang maging considerate sa mga partner nila. Puwede nilang subukan ang pagbigay ng regalo o travelling para mas pag-igtingin ang relasyon.

OX

Malaki ang potensyal na gumanda ang karera ng mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Ox ngayong Nobyembre.

Marami silang matatanggap na promotion at mararanasan na pagbabago sa work. Dahil dito, kailangan nilang humanap ng angkop at mabilis na paraan para maipakita ang abilidad at talento nila sa trabaho. Para naman sa mga couples, this month is also a good time for them to get married. Kailangan panatilihin nila ang balanse sa pag-ibig at pangarap. Ang buwan na ito ay para sa pagtayo ng pundasyon ng relasyon at pagsabak sa commitment.

Sa kalusugan naman ay mananatiling maayos ang health nila, ngunit dapat silang mag-ingat sa mga road accidents.

TIGER

Maraming haharapin na pagbabago ang mga Tiger sa buwang ito. Marami silang makakahalubilong tao, pero may mga importanteng tao ring aalis sa buhay nila. Marami silang makakalaban pagdating sa karera at relasyon—magkakaroon sila ng mga balakid sa trabaho, lalo na sa promotion. Dahil dito, kailangan nilang maging levelheaded at ipamalas ang maganda nilang ugali para mag-excel sa work kahit na toxic ang atmosphere. Mabuti ring magpa-check up sila at maaaring may indahing sakit. Nararapat ding iwasan ng mga Tiger ang magpakalulong sa trabaho—they should also make sure they have a life outside the office.

RABBIT

Ang mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Rabbit ay mamalasin sa lovelife this month. Kailangan pahabain nila ang pasensiya nila para hindi sila mag-away ng kanilang partner. Mamalasin din sila sa trabaho, dahil magkakaroon ng chance na makabangga nila ang boss nila. They should avoid arguing with and forcing their opinions on others.

Wala itong maidudulot na maganda. Great social skills will come in handy at work. Kailangan nilang pagtuunan ng pansin ang tamang komunikasyon para maiwasan ang hindi pagkakaunawaan.

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SNAKE

Sa buwan na ito, mas maganda ang takbo ng kapalaran ng mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Snake. Maraming tulong mula sa long-time friends at mga kamag-anak ang darating sa kanila. No matter what happens, their family and friends will always be there to help them and give them a different perspective on things. Para sa mga nakahanap ng kanilang soulmates, ito ang tamang oras para magpakasal at magsimula ng pamilya. It would also be a good idea for them to start a savings account para sa hinaharap.

HORSE

Black is an important color for people born in the Year of the Horse this December. This will be their lucky color. Maaaring makatulong ito sa kanila sa paglampas sa mga harang upang makuha ang minimithi. Maaari rin silang makaranas ng kamalasan sa paghahanap ng oportunidad sa trabaho tulad ng pagkuha ng promotion, pero mawawala itong parang bula. Magiging mailap rin ang pinansyal na aspeto ng buhay nila. Kailangan maging matipid sila at mag-isip bago gumastos dahil baka matagalan ang perang hinihintay nila.

SHEEP

Kung ipinanganak ka sa Year of the Sheep, magandang buwan ito para sa relationships, mapa-lovelife man o mapa-trabaho. Maganda ang magiging relasyon mo sa mga katrabaho mo. Dahil sa tiwalang iyong itinanim, aani ka ng maraming papuri at malaki ang chance mo for a promotion. Pagdating naman sa kalusugan, kailangan alagaan mo ang balat mo dahil maaari kang magkaroon ng sakit dito.

MONKEY

Malaking negosyo o ‘di kaya’y pagkakakitaan ang maaari mong makasalamuha o maisip ngayong Disyembre. Pero subukan mo munang mag-focus sa isang pagkakakitaan at ito ang magdudulot sa iyo ng kasaganaan. Mag-ingat sa mga pagkain mo dahil prone ka sa mga sakit sa laman-loob, partikular ang kidney and liver diseases.

Panatilihin ring well-rested ang katawan at may tulog palagi upang makapag-recover. Magiging napaka-busy ng buwang ito para sa iyo.

ROOSTER

Suwerte ang Disyembre para sa mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Rooster. Magkakaroon sila ng maraming oportunidad sa career at business. Ngunit kinakailangan ang mabuting komunikasyon at negosasyon sa mga deals. Be wary of prospective partners; maging metikoloso at detalyado sa inyong usapan. Ang kanilang suwerte sa career at business ay magdudulot rin ng positivity sa kanilang relasyon sa pamilya, kaibigan at partner. Kapag may nararamdamang sakit o sintomas, huwag babalewalain upang maagapan ang dapat maagapan.

PIG

Maganda ang Disyembre para sa mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Pig dahil maraming business ideas at opportunities ang lalapit sa kanila. Mabuting kumausap ng expert ukol sa mga negosyong ito. Gayon rin, pakinggan ang sasabihin ng mga kaibigan at kamag-anak mo.

Magdesisyon lamang kapag palagay ka na sa lahat ng terms ng iyong negosyo. Maraming investment opportunities at kailangan itong laanan ng oras; na kung ibibigay mo, ay tiyak na papatok. May paghihirap pero malalagpasan mo ito if you can stay positive. Get plenty of rest and take vitamins and supplements to boost your immune system dahil magiging busy ang buwan na ito para sa iyo.

Celebrity horoscope of the month:

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Coco Martin

i Coco Martin ay ipinanganak ng Nobyembre 1, pero siya ang tampok sa aming Celebrity Horoscope of the Month dahil tiyak na papatok sa takilya ang pelikula niya sa 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival. Dahil dito, magiging bida na naman si Coco sa Disyembre. Ipapalabas ang ‘Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles’ sa mismong araw ng Pasko.

Ang mga taong ipinanganak ng Nobyembre 1, tulad ni Coco, ay Scorpio. Ang lucky number niya ay 3, 12, 19, 27 at 8. Ang numero 8 ay sumisimbolo sa infinity kaya ang mga Scorpio ay tatamasa ng abundance sa buwan ng Nobyembre. Ang lucky color niya ay deep red.

Lahat ng mithiin ni Coco ay mangyayari. Normal para sa Scorpio na gawan ng paraan anoman ang kanilang naiisip hangga’t walang natatapakang tao. Mausisa sila at mapagtanong, kaya naman marami silang kaalaman. Marami silang natutuklasan at napagyayabong nila ito upang kanilang ikayaman.

Scorpios are naturally loyal at passionate. Perfect silang karelasyon dahil ibibigay nila ang kanilang mundo sa mahal nila. Sa kabilang dako, warning para sa Scorpio tulad ni Coco: double-edged sword ang ugaling ito dahil maaari kayo maging patronizing at intindihin na lang ang inyong partner, kahit wala na sa lugar. Matutong manindigan kung ano ang tama at mali.

Si Coco ay ipinanganak na Metal Rooster. Kilala sila sa pagiging structured at organized. May angking-talino at talas ng pag-iisip si Coco kaya naman pumapatok ang anomang pasukin niya.

Mataas ang pagpapahalaga niya sa trabaho kaya susuklian rin siya nito ng tagumpay. Manatili lamang siyang focused at passionate, marami pang oportunidad ang darating sa kanya. Maaari siyang sumubok mag-business and mag-invest sa mga korporasyon kung kanyang nanaisin.

Mas kailangan lamang niyang buksan ang kanyang isipan lalo na sa opinion ng iba upang maiwasan ang conflicts. Maaari ring magkaroon ng problema lalo na sa mga taong kaiba sa kanyang paniniwala.

Ngunit, pagdating sa health, iwasang balewalain ang kahit anong maliit na sintomas.

Alagaan ang sarili bago ang iba.

Ugaliing magpa-check-up upang maiwasan ang mga sakit sa respiratory system at lungs.

Ang birthstone ni Coco ay topaz. Ito ay tumutulong upang mailabas ng tao ang kanyang inner good, na nagbibigay-daan para sa panibagong paraan ng interaksyon at relasyon sa iba. Suwerte rin para sa kanya ang citrine dahil may warming effect ito at pinapakalma ang mga ugat.

Mabisa rin ito sa pagpapagana ng sirkulasyon ng dugo sa katawan.

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Forecast

Buhay baboy, suwerte sa 2019?

Sabi nila maganda raw ang balitang hatid ng Year of the Pig sa susunod na taon. Kung totoo ito, tiyak na ikatutuwa ng lahat ang laman ng Chinese Zodiac para sa kanila for 2019

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ng Year of the Earth Pig ay mag-uumpisa sa Martes, February 2, 2019, at magtatapos sa Sabado, January 24, 2020. Ang taong ito ay magdadala ng suwerte sa halos lahat ng Chinese Zodiac signs. Nauugnay ang baboy sa mga fiesta at selebrasyon kaya tinuturing itong simbolo ng kayamanan at karangyaan, pagiging malapitin sa mga taong mahalaga sa iyong buhay, at panibagong simula. Ang pig ang panghuling hayop sa Chinese Zodiac, kaya nangangahulugan na ito ay isang taon ng pagbabago at pagiging malapitin sa ibang tao.

Narito ang general forecast sa iba’t-ibang Chinese Zodiac signs sa 2019.

RAT (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) -

Ang taong ito ay magdudulot ng kasipagan sa negosyo at mga usaping pinansyal para sa iyo.

Kung magtitipid ka, magdudulot ng pagpasok ng maraming pera para sa iyo ang taong ito. Samantalahin mo ang suwerteng ito para maging mas maayos ang iba pang aspeto ng iyong buhay.

OX (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)

- Magandang taon ito para sa mga di-inaasahang mga oportunidad sa love life mo at sa iyong trabaho o negosyo. Pag-ibayuhin lamang ang iyong sipag, tiyaga, at pang-amoy sa oportunidad at magiging happy ang love life at money aspects ng buhay mo.

TIGER (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010) – Kung gusto mong mapalago ang suwerte sa buhay mo sa taong ito, kailangan makitungo ka nang maayos sa iyong mga kaibigan, kapamilya at katrabaho.

RABBIT (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999,

2011) – This year is set to be a very productive one for those born under this sign. Usually mahiyain ang mga Kuneho, pero hindi sila dapat mag-atubiling kumilos para maatim ang gusto nila sa buhay. Dapat iwasan nila ang pagiging suspicious when it comes to other people. Kailangan din nila matutong makisama.

DRAGON (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012) – Kailangan mong sikaping maging mas kalmado sa 2019 dahil hindi mo makukuha ang mga nais mo kung magiging bossy o mapagmatigas ka. Matuto kang daanin sa diplomasya ang mga bagay-bagay.

HORSE (1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002,

2014) – Suswertehin ang Horse sa 2019 pero dapat maging alisto siya lagi sa mga darating na oportunidad sa buhay niya. Mabilis na darating ang mga ito, kaya dapat ay sunggaban niya ito agad.

GOAT (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

– Dapat ihanda ng Goat ang kanyang sarili sa mga pagsubok na darating sa kanya sa 2019.

Pero dahil likas na masigasig at masayahin ang mga ipinanganak sa ilalim ng sign na ito, malalagpasan nila lahat ng haharapin nila.

Dapat gamitin nila lagi ang charisma at charm nila upang makamit ang magandang resulta sa love life, negosyo o trabaho.

MONKEY (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004,

2016) - Maraming magaganap na activities para sa Monkey sa susunod na taon kung kaya’t dapat matutong maging mas mapagpasensya sa mga pangyayari sa buhay niyo at sa paikikitungo ninyo sa ibang tao. Kailangan ding magpakaseryoso paminsan-minsan ng Monkey para dumating ang mga seryosong blessings sa buhay niya ngayong taon.

ROOSTER (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005,

2017) - Kailangang pagtuunan ninyo ng pansin ang inyong mga asawa, karelasyon o napupusuan ngayong 2019 upang maging suwabe ang buhay niyo. Kailangan ding maging maayos ang pakikitungo sa katrabaho at katransaksyon niyo para maging sanhi rin sila ng suwerte para sa inyo.

DOG (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

– Dapat dagdagan ng Dog ang bilib sa sarili at tapang ng loob upang ipahiwatig ang mga ideya at opinyon niya. Hindi dapat siya maging sunod-sunuran sa sinasabi ng iba dahil alam niya ang direksyon at hawak niya ang suwerte niya sa 2019.

PIG (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019) –

Magiging bongga ang buhay ng mga ipinanganak sa Year of the Pig ngayong 2019 kaya dapat nila itong samantalahin. Ito ang tamang oras para mag-ipon at mag-invest sila, kaya dapat hindi sila maging magastos. Taon nila ito para yakapin ang sobrang suwerte.

SNAKE (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001,

2013) – Sa taong ito ay dapat matutunan ng Snake kung paano maging forgiving at patient para maiwasan ang pakikipag-away. Dapat maging malumanay ang pananalita ng Snake at huminahon agad siya kapag nagagalit, dahil magiging mailap ang suwerte kung hindi niya nakokontrol ang sarili niya.

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