Artista june 2018 issue by Ley Navarro

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Eric Quizon, ibinahagi kung ano ang naging lowest point sa kanyang career Ikinuwento ni Eric Quizon kung paano nagsimula ang career niya bilang director sa ABS-CBN.

a panahon ngayon na bibihira na lang ang nagpo-produce ng pelikula ay mas gusto ni Eric Quizon na sana ay kumita ang iba pang pelikula na nakatakda niyang idirek, tulad ng kanyang box office hit na My 2 Mommies ng Regal Films. Aniya, “Siyempre, gusto ko rin ang sinasabi ng critics, masarap din kasing pakinggan yon, di ba, na sinasabing maganda yung pelikula mo. “To be honest, pareho siyang nakakataba ng puso, pero sa akin, mas importante na kumita ang pelikula ko. Kasi kung hindi ako kumita, maganda nga yung pelikula ko hindi naman kumita, paano ka makaka-produce ulit? “At least kung kumita ako, at least may pang produce ako at baka sakaling makagawa ako ng magandang pelikula. Pero siyempre, mas maganda kung kumita na, maganda rin siya. Mas maganda sana kung ganun,” katwiran pa niya. Sa interview ng PUSH ay ibinihagi rin ni Eric kung ano ang maituturing na lowest point ng kanyang career bilang actor. Kuwento niya, “Maganda naman ang career ko as a director. Nagdirek ako for Maalaala Mo Kaya that’s were I started. Then I did Wansapanataym. Tapos I did Judy Ann Drama Special. Ang ganda ng training na binigay ng ABS-CBN sa akin. “Masasabi ko pa nga, mas meron akong low point as an actor, eh. It was after Buddy En Sol (with Redford White). After Buddy En Sol I started doing soap operas na ang feeling ko kasi, parang when I was doing soap operas, nung time na yon, ang baba ng bayad sa artista.

So feeling ko lang, ba’t ako biglang… andito na yung talent fee ko, biglang all of a sudden parang bumaba. And then parang no matter what, parang kahit tatlong beses akong nagti-taping, parang mas maganda pa yung nagtatrabaho ka ng isang araw. Parang ganun yung katumbas ng time na yon. “Tapos I was doing this show with Richard (Gomez), yung Your Honor (sa ABS-CBN), which I thought was a really good show. Excited na excited akong gawin yung show tapos biglang pagbalik ko from the States pinutol na nila because hindi daw nagre-rate. “So for three months wala akong ginagawa. Nawalan ako ng ano, parang that was really for me the lowest point. “Kumbaga, parang I wasn’t directing anything, I wasn’t acting. Tapos everything in my life was not falling into place,” pagrerecall ni Eric. Pagkatapos ng kanyang pinagdaanan ay nakabawi rin si Eric nang magtrabaho siya sa GMA-7, TV5 at bumalik ulit sa ABS-CBN. Ngayon ay iba na raw ang kanyang pananaw at tanggap na niyang hindi na siya katulad ng dati. “Alam ko I’m not a star anymore. Wala na yon, eh, wala na yung matinee idol or whatever. I’d rather be called a reliable actor or a reliable director. At least, kahit papaano kung reliable ka, hindi ka mawawalan ng trabaho,” huling pahayag ni Eric sa PUSH.

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Kathryn Bernardo reacts to Karla Estrada’s wish for son Daniel Padilla to get married in his 30s

a ulat ng TV Patrol, nagbigay na ng reaksiyon si Kathryn Bernardo sa sagutan ni Daniel Padilla at nanay nitong si Karla Estrada tungkol sa tamang edad ng pagpapakasal. Ani Kathryn, “Nagulat ako, tinapos ko ang TV Patrol para mapanuod yun. Katuwa si Tita Karla, saka hindi pa naman talaga namin yun plan. Ang bata-bata pa namin.” Matatandaan na sinabi ni Karla sa isang interview na gusto niyang mag-asawa si Daniel ng “35 o 40,” na sinagot naman ni Daniel na hindi naman niya sinang-ayunan ito

dahil sa “ayoko din naman ng masyadong late (mag-asawa).” Kuwento pa ni Kathryn na napaguusapan din nila ng kanyang ina ang tungkol sa pag-aasawa. “Kasi pag si Mama naguusap din naman kami about that and of course. Dapat maging open ka sa ganyang idea pero sa tamang time.”

John Lloyd Cruz attends preliminary investigation of Ellen Adarna’s cases

ohn Lloyd Cruz attended the preliminary investigation of the child abuse and cybercrime cases filed against Ellen Adarna on Monday, June 11. In a video uploaded by ABS-CBN News reporter MJ Felipe, the actor showed up at the Pasig City Office of the Prosecutor. John Lloyd’s rumored girlfriend Ellen was not present but the actor was accompanied by Ellen’s legal counsel. The complaining party was also present. It can be recalled that Myra Abo Santos, the mother of the 17-year-old tagged and accused by

the actress as a paparazzi on social media, filed child abuse and cybercrime cases against Ellen on May 15. According to MJ, the investigation hearing today lasted for less than thirty minutes and has been rescheduled again, two weeks from now, on June 25 as requested by respondent’s camp. Rumors of Ellen’s pregnancy has been a hot topic online. Ellen’s baby bump was exposed to the public when photos of her and John Lloyd vacationing in Amanpulo went viral. ARTISTA WINNIPEG JUNE 2018 ISSUE

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Alden Richards is Victor Magtanggol

henomenal Kapuso star and Pambansang Bae Alden Richards is all set to make his big comeback on primetime TV as he headlines GMA Network’s upcoming drama series – Victor Magtanggol. During his interview on 24 Oras, Alden shared what his role is all about. “Si Victor Magtanggol ay isang simpleng tao na nabigyan ng isang extraordinaryong misyon sa buhay na masusukat ang lahat sa buhay niya: pagsubok sa pamilya, pagsubok bilang kapatid, pagsubok bilang kaibigan, lahat.” Alden didn’t think twice accepting the project since he has been dreaming of doing something like this. “Natuwa ako at naexcite kasi yung puso ng character naramdaman ko agad nung binasa ko pa lang yung first week ng script,” he said. Since the project is close to his heart, Alden is very involved in the story and is happy to collaborate with the creative

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team to make it relatable to viewers. “ Y u n g mensahe na idedeliver nung project na ito sa manonood is kailangan napapanahon, mapupulutan ng ispirasyon at kumbaga ay magiging aspirational.” He also revealed that the program Victor Magtanggol is full of drama, action and adventure which mirrors the lives of every Filipino. “Nang binigay kasi sa akin ang Victor Magtanggol at then diniscribe ang character niya, ang lakas ng koneksyon sa mga Pilipino. So yung mga Pilipino na may prinsipyo, yung pag inatasan mong gawin ang isang bagay ay paninindigan nila. Gusto natin kapag pinanoood ng mga Kapuso natin si Victor Magtanggol, makikita nila ang mga sarilli nila.”

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Erwan Heussaff, ibabalik ang talent fee para sa Buhay Carinderia project

a ulat ng TV Patrol, masayang ibinalita ni Secretary of Tourism Bernadette Romulo-Puyat ang pangako ng ilang malalaking celebrity na tutulong sa bagong tourism campaign ng bansa ng walang bayad. “Nangako na sa akin sila Aga Muhlach, Sharon Cuneta, Armi Millari of Up Dharma Down, Rico Blanco, apl.de.ap. They’ve already signified that they want to help the Department of Tourism, the country for free, walang bayad.” On board pa rin daw sa mga bagong tourism

campaigns si Erwan Heussaff at ibabalik din diumano ni Erwan ang humigit kumulang isang milyong pisong talent fee para sa kontrobersyal na Buhay Carinderia project. Ang Buhay Carinderia ay pinangunahan ni dating Tourism and Promotions Board head Cesar Montano at kinansela naman ni Puyat dahil di daw ito dumaan sa tamang bidding. Pagtatanggol naman ni Puyat kay Heussaff, “malinis yan, hindi yan mukhang pera. Gusto lang niya talagang tumulong sa bayan.”

Bea Alonzo cuts her hair short for new movie

iyaheng Vancouver, Canada ngayong araw, June 7, ang Kapamilya actress na si Bea Alonzo para shooting ng kanyang panibagong pelikula sa Star Cinema kung saan makakasama niya si Aga Muhlach.

Kuwento ni Bea, excited siya dahil first time niyang makakatrabaho ang premiere actor. “Ibang istorya naman siya, para sa ‘kin ang fresh ng tandem namin ni Kuya Aga (Muhlach),” bungad ni Bea. Tipid man sa pagbibigay detalye,

looking forward daw Bea sa magiging takbo ng kuwento sa tulong ng kanilang direktor na si Paul Soriano. “Ang hirap niya i-categorize as of the moment, hindi naman siya melodramatic, but I guess medyo may pagka-light

drama. Pero sa feeling ko based as script it’s a light drama. Pero hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ni Direk Paul para maging iba, which is exciting for me,” sabi pa ng aktres. Ayon pa kay Bea, nagkaroon na sila ng kaunting bonding ni Aga bago pa

simulan ang shooting. “Yes, nag-script reading kami, talagang binasa namin ang buong script at nagbatuhan kami ng lines together with the other cast, so kailangan ready kami bago kami sumabak sa Vancouver.” Aniya, hanggang sa ngayon ay na-starstruck pa din daw siya sa husay ng kanyang bagong leading man. “Sobrang impressive the way he works, I mean talagang malalim siya mag isip. Yung interpretation niya sa isang eksena hindi ko naiisip yun sobrang alam ko na

marami akong marutunan sa kanya,” sambit pa ni Bea. Isa din daw sa sorpresa ng character ni Bea ang kanyang new hair do na pinasadya talaga niya para sa kanyang upcoming role. “Yes ginawa ko to, para sa role. Kasi I want to be different, I want her (character) to be charming and alam niyo naman ako pagdating sa haircut, gagawin ko yun for the character,” pahayag ni Bea. Tatagal ng three weeks sa Canada si Bea para sa shooting ng pelikula.

Wow! Liza Soberano, todo na ang training para sa “Darna” Liza Soberano: ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you’

iza Soberano is already gearing up for the highly anticipated “Darna” movie. The actress posted snapshots of her intense workout routine on Instagram on Wednesday, June 6. Many of Liza’s followers lauded her dedication and preparation for the role. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. #DarnaTraining,” she wrote. ARTISTA WINNIPEG JUNE 2018 ISSUE

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

PEACE MAKING–PART I

onsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance (Jas. 1:2,3). These trials come because we live in a fallen world of sinful men and the sinister presence of evil in it. Our Lord reminds us that in this world you will have troubles (John 16:33). These trials and troubles include conflicts among Christians in their marriage, at home, at work, and in the church. Even mature Christians have conflicts. Illustrative cases are the conflict between Paul and Barnabas over Mark (Acts 15:36-41) and that of Euodia and Syntychefor unknown reasons (Phil. 4:2-3). Of course, conflicts can have disastrous results such as violence, breakups of friendship, assassination of character, division in a church or an institution, and many others. But not all conflicts are bad for good can come out of it. In the New Testament, the early

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Christian church experienced conflict because some people complained that they were shortchanged in the distribution of food (Acts 6). But a solution developed that resulted in the change of structure of delivery of services for the better. Crisis can result in new creations. God said, I will do something new. Conflict “begins when you are at odds with another person over what you think, want or do. It begins when you don’t get what you want” (Ken Sande & Kevin Johnson). This definition is consistent with what James, the brother of Jesus Christ, said: What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot get what you want. You quarrel and fight (Jas. 4:12). When two Christians are in conflict for whatever reason, how are they to resolve their conflict and restore peace between them? Of course, one can deny

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that there is a conflict or simply run away from it or go into depression. Often one simply quitsor resigns. Of course, one can just overlook the cause of the conflict and forgive. The Bible says, “The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. And his glory is to overlook a transgression” (Prov. 19:11). This will be noble although but there are conflicts that one cannot simply ignore. These solutions do not solve the problem nor will it give lasting peace of mind. This is simply peace faking. Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson offer the Four Gs of conflict resolution which I find very helpful with some modifications. The first is GO HIGHER. Focus on God. What is God saying to me at this time? Can I hear God in the midst of conflict giving me a new commission, a new direction or a new way of doing things? God works through the events and structures of history. Our God is the God of newness. We are horizontal-focused during conflicts – between parties. We start with a vertical focus – God and His glory alone. Conflicts provide opportunities to glorify God. The Bible says, Whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31).? The second G is GO INNER. Get real. Most conflicts, if not all, are products of contributory factors. Jesus said, How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when

all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye ….” (Matt. 7:3-5). Analyze the conflict thoroughly. Face the facts. Ask a mature Christian-friend to spot your failings. Listen to their advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise (Prov. 19:20). The truth shall make you free (John 8:32). Avoid an over-reaction to the conflict and take an adversarial position immediately. Don’t prejudge the other person. Due process demands that we hear the other person’s side. Nicodimus asked during the almost ex parte hearing of Jesus before the Jewish leaders, Does our law condemns a man before it hears him (Jn. 7:52). Once you recognize our part in the conflict own the part one hundred percent. Even if your part may only be 10% of the conflict, own 100% of that 10%. Only then are you ready to initiate steps towards reconciliation and restoration of relationship. Peace is worth our greatest effort. The Bible says, Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:3). Why? Because Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace. Dr. Jun Vencer is the President of Global Transformation Ministries Inc., a member body Global DAWN Netork. oncurrently erves Vice resient of Leadership Development and as the Asia DiPls. turn to page 26.

Nadine Lustre to play the role of Maria Makiling in “Pedro Penduko” movie

adine Lustre will play an important role in the upcoming “Pedro Penduko” movie and it will be more than just a cameo. The film’s producer Paul Alexei Basinillo confirmed with ABS-CBN News that the actress will play the role of “Maria Makiling.” According to Paul, Nadine’s character can summon elemental spirits from the earth and is close to Mother Nature. The movie will give a modern take on “Maria Makiling.” Director Treb Monteras II shared, “Tao siya, definitely. Kasi iyong Maria Makiling na nai-imagine natin lagi, diwata. Sa school, palaging itinuturo

sa atin na diwata siya. Pero for this one, mas relatable siya. Probably because si Maria Makiling, buhay siya --mayroon siyang Facebook and Twitter.” Apart from “Pedro Penduko”, “Maria Makiling” will also get its solo movie, which is slated to be released in 2020. The movie will be produced by Epik Studios, together with Viva Entertainment and Cignal.

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Reflection... Conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. from page 24.

rector of DAWN Ministries. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance Graduate School, Philippines. He is the first Third World leader to have been appointed as International Director of World Evangelical Alliance and founding Chairman of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia. He served as General Secretary of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and of the Philippine Relief and Development Services. He is Pastor Emeritus of the Alliance Fellowship Church. He is an ordained Minister and a Bishop of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP). Dr. Vencer is married to Annabella Castillo. They have four children; three of whom are married and five grandchildren. He currently serves as pastor of the Alliance International Church in Pearland, Texas.

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Barbie Forteza Returns to Primetime with...

ward-winning Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza returns to primetime as she spreads good vibes and kilig via GMA Network’s latest offering ‘Inday Will Always Love You.’ Produced by GMA News and Public Affairs, the newest rom-com series puts the Queen City of the South in the spotlight as it showcases the unique beauty and rich culture of Cebu making it one of the top destinations for international and local tourism. ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ will also paint the stories of Cebuanos and of the Filipino family as seen through the eyes of the Manileña girl Happylou Magtibay, played by Bar-

ter actor Buboy Villar and Fliptop Artists Mzhayt and Price Tagg. At the helm of this upcoming series are directors Monti Parungao and Rember Gelera with head writers Zig Dulay and Nathan Arciaga. Catch ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ weekdays on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. For the program guide, visit www.gmapinoytv. com.

bie. A bubbly and optimistic girl, Inday Happylou is a lechon store assistant whose life makes a topsy-turvy turn when she makes a career move away from Manila in search for her father in Cebu. Sharing her excitement over her upcoming primetime series, Barbie says that ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ is the perfect project for her after the success of her last series ‘Meant to Be.’ “Wala akong maisip na iba pang comeback na show kasi talagang binigyan ito ng effort. Teasers pa lang, kita n’yo na agad yung visuals, yung story relatable talaga. And natutuwa ako kasi kapag nagpo-

Mark Oblea reveals P500,000 indecent proposal BY LANCE PAOLO LIM

ormer Pinoy Boyband Superstar contestant Mark Oblea may have failed to make it to the Top 5 of the reality singing search, which jumpstarted the career of what is now known as BoybandPH, but he sure is happy and fulfilled with where is at this point of his career as a solo artist. During a bloggers’ conference held at the Universal Records office, the 23-year-old artist has nothing but gratitude for the singing search that paved the

post ako ng teasers, yung mga Cebuano ang nag-comment kasi andun sila mismo. Sobrang excited sila. Nakakatuwa kasi parang nilibot namin sila sa Cebu,” she shares. Joining Barbie in spreading kilig is Kapuso heartthrob Derrick Monasterio who in the series plays Patrick, a rich Cebuano bachelor. ‘Inday Will Always Love You’ also marks the return to the small screen of the much-loved DerBie love team after their successful team-up in ‘The Half Sisters.’ Meanwhile, playing her good friend Ernest is another Kapuso heartthrob Juancho Trivino. Adding color to Happylou’s journey of love and family drama are some of the country’s veteran actors led by Ricky Davao, Manilyn Reynes, Nova Villa, and Tina Paner. Viewers should also look forward to the characters of Kim Rodriguez and Super Tekla as well as the all-grown up “Lumen Twins” Charisse and Charlotte Hermoso. ‘ Inday Will Always Love You’ also features New Zealandbased Pinoy vlogger and Internet Star Kimpoy Feliciano, as well as charac-

way for greater opportunities in his career. “Siguro masasabi ko I’m happy with my career - kung ano ‘yung mga dumarating, ‘yung mga pinagdadadaanan ko ngayon. Siguro tinadhana talaga ako as a solo artist kaya happy rin ako sa mga winners kasi alam ko naman

na deserving sila, na may kanyakanya silang talent na maiooffer,” he firmly stated, dismissing any form of bitterness or whatsoever for being unable to be part of

BoybandPH. With a series of projects coming his way including the successful release of his debut single “Langit ‘Pag Nandiyan” and becoming one of the artists who will sing the official soundtrack of the upcoming indie film “Bakwit Boys”, Mark Oblea is sure to win the hearts of his fans. With that said, Mark was asked by one of the bloggers if he has ever received any indecent proposals since he started out in the industry to which he replied, “Yeah, nag-propose oo. Pinakamatindi ano ‘yun eh half mil (P500,000).” Mark Oblea is also set to star in the upcoming Julia Barretto-starrer “Nostalgia.”

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Jerome Ponce, Kiko Estrada, Donny Pangilinan, at Elmo Magalona, masaya sa nabuong samahan sa ‘Walwal’

ahit umuulan, tuloy ang last shooting day ng upcoming Walwal movie ng Regal Entertainment at Star Cinema na pinagbibidahan nina Jerome Ponce, Kiko Estrada, Donny Pangilinan, at Elmo Magalona. Sa naganap na set visit, nagkuwento ang cast tungkol sa kanilang nabuong samahan bilang magkakaibigan. “We love working with each other, so we will take this opportunity and we missed each other. We thought na were on our last shoot na daw pero ang saya kasi magkakasama kami ulit,” bungad ni Kiko.

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Si Elmo aminado na mami-miss ang samahan ng bawat isa. “Siyempre yung bonding namin talaga, and yung team ng Walwal talagang nagkaroon ng bonding,” sabi pa ni Elmo/ Maraming hindi malilimutang bonding experiences naman ang mahal-

aga kay Donny. “Set moments and after set moments are the best,” masayang pahayag ni Donny. Ang masayang samahan din ng buong Walwal team ang hindi naman malilimutan ni Jerome. “Everyone. The staff, the crew… lahat sila dito very friendly and even si Direk Joey Reyes mami-miss namin talaga,” pahayag naman ni Jerome/ Mapapanuod ang pelikulang Walwal sa darating June 27 in cinemas nationwide kasama sina Jane De Leon, Devon Seron, Sofia Seronon at Kisses Delavin sa direksyon ni Joey Reyes.

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