Artista september 2015 by Ley Navarro

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REFLECTIONS By Dr. Jun Vencer

REFLECTIONS ON MARRIAGE I.

MARRIAGE: BEFORE THE FALL

Many anecdotes are going the round. A Greek philosopher was asked: Which is better, to be married or to remain single? His answer was: Either way, you will regret it. Some say that marriage have stages: engagement ring, wedding ring, suffering, and enduring. Moreover, they say that the stages of marriage is in the phrases asawa na; sawa na, awa na and then wa na. Others say that marriage is not matrimony but purgatory – a place where two people are prepared for a better life. However one may view marriage, the fact is that God instituted marriage (Gen. 2) as an institution for a lifetime of shared joy between a man and a woman. It is the foundation of social stability. In today’s world, marriage seem to become a mere legal or ecclesiastical formality, a civil contract to legitimize children or simplify social life. Annulment or divorce is a convenient way to solve marital difficulties. Christian marriage, however, is a solemn covenant entered into between man, woman and God (Mal. 2:14). Essential to the covenant is the Word of God as their supreme authority in faith and life. Husband and wife are accountable to God above and beyond the terms of their civil contract. Let us then look at the Word of God for our instruction. On the sixth day of Creation, God created man (Adam) from dust (Gen. 2:7). He (and Eve) was created in the image of God (v27). They were tasked to “multiply and to have dominion of creation” (Gen. 1:26,29). He was to work (be productive) and to keep (preserve) creation as God intended it to be. He named the animals (2:20) and he found out that they came in pairs with capacity to produce their kinds. But there was no suitable partner for him. He was alone. This aloneness or loneliness must have been the reason why God did not say “it was good” when Adam was created. These events made Adam aware of his needs to fulfill his vocation or calling in creation. The creation of Eve was in the context of two needs essential to the fulfillment of God’s purposes for Adam, i.e., to multiply and to have dominion. So God created Woman (ishah) to become a comparable partner to fulfill Adam’s mandate to have dominion over creation. Adam called his wife Eve (Chyavvah) recognized her role as life-bearer (3:20). So that as Woman, she was a partner. As Eve, she was the mother of all generations. Adam was dependent upon Eve to multiply just as Eve was dependent upon Adam to have dominion. Adam and Eve become humanity (Adam). This oneness of man and woman as Adam explains why after the marriage, the wife takes the surname of the husband. When Eve was created, Adam was made complete. In their marriage union, husband and wife complete each other. And so God declared “it was good” (Gen. 1:31). In the marriage of Adam and Eve, Adam was to be the head of the relationship and the family. This was because of the following: (1) Adam was created first; (2) Eve was created for Adam; (3) the cultural mandate was the vocation or calling of Adam and Eve was to help him fulfill it; (4) the couple carries the surname of the husband; and (5) Adam was to be responsible for his wife (Gen. 3:8) and the wife accountable to her husband (Gen. 3:15). Paul understood the creation order as normative for marriage (2 Corinthians 11). Marriage then is not to be entered lightly but circumspectly, in prayer and soberness. In marriage, the man yearns for her who is missing and taken from his ribs while the woman is longing to belong to the one from whom she was taken. Jesus warned His disciples about the difficulties of the married estate (Matt. 19:10). Paul was unequivocal in saying that to be single is better (1 Cor 7:7-9) but because of passion and temptation to fall into immorality, marriage is the God-given framework to meet the natural needs of man and woman for sexual intimacy. Because God created man and woman, same sex is not permitted. Because God created only one man and one woman, the intent was a monogamous marriage. Because man has no suitable helper from animals, bestiality was not allowed. And this relationship is a Covenant with God and not just a contract between a man and a woman. As a covenant, God is a party to the marriage that is designed for permanent and exclusive relationship between the husband and the wife. As Paul puts it until one of the party dies (Rom. 7:2). God hates divorce (Mal. 2: 16). For Christian couples, marriage as a covenant is a sacred relationship. It is an institution ordained by God for His glory. It is greater than the husband and wife. It has a role in God’s redemptive plan. For the married couple, marriage is a paradigm of hope when Paradise will be regained from a prestine garden to a Celestial City (Rev. 21:2). If the effect of sin is guilt and shame in nakedness (Gen. 3:10), then the only place where

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Kyla is thankful to sing the ‘On the Wings of Love’ theme

yla successfully dominated the charts and captured the hearts of the online world with her hit teleserye theme song On the Wings of Love. Now that she has made her mark in theme songs, the singer was asked if there is a competition that’s brewing among Angeline Quinto, Erik Santos, and herself. Both Angeline and Erik are known for their hit theme songs for the past couple of years. “Ako po personally wala po akong nararamdaman na[competition] kasi I’m sure siAngeline at Erik sobrang dami na nilang nagawang theme songs more than sixty, thirty plus each, theme songs sila ni Erik at ni Angeline and sila naman [they] happily give way to other artist like mepara makagawa ng theme song sa ABS-CBN. Walang competition sa amin, sobrang sa Cornerstone (their Management) magkakapatid kami doon and they are really nice people, [si] Angeline, Erik,” she stated. The R&B singer stressed that she is not competing with anybody, but rather she is focused on putting her best foot forward in every project entrusted to her. “I don’t feel like competing with anybody es-

pecially sa mga kapatid ko sa Cornerstone because we are in a good relationship and we are in a good state right now and I am just doing my job and doing my best to interpret kung ano man ‘yung projects na they will offer me.” With all the success that she is enjoying right now, Kyla is truly thankful to the Kapamilya network for all the opportunities that have been given to her. “I’m just really happy na kahit a few months pa lang ako, they already sent me to London, TFC shows, out of the country tour and binigyan nila ako ngchance kantahin ang On the Wings of Love na very successful and I’m so happy na gabi-gabi, naririnig nila ‘yung boses ko sa [Primetime Bida],” she said. Kyla is now celebrating her fifteenth year in the Philippine music industry and she is set to stage an anniversary concert in November 20, 2015 at Kia Theater. “This will feel like a celebration, it’s like a thanksgiving para sa lahat ng mga tao who supported me, who listened to my music for fifteen years. We are very excited dahil gagawin namin lahat para ma-entertain lahat ng manonood ngayongNovember 20,” she said. By Kristhoff Cagape

man and woman can be naked and not be ashamed is in marriage (1 Cor. 7:3-5). For this reason, the marriage bed must be undefiled (Heb. 13:4). Marriage is a life-time union of imperfect people. Wives enjoy shopping when there is a sale. But the products on sale are tagged “as is.” It is safe to say that when a man and a woman make their vows at the marriage altar, they also take each other as “as is”, i.e., with hidden defects. Moreover, the relationship is permanent, i.e., “no exchange, no return.” Couples discover only after that marriage is not a happily-ever-after relationship. Being Christians gives no guarantee of a problem-less marriage. In fact, the problem began before the marriage. As the saying goes “love is blind.” The denial of imperfection is often true during courtship and before the marriage. When marital difficulties arise, our comfort is in the fact that Jesus, the Lord of Marriage, promises that He will never leave nor forsake His children whose faith is in the Lord. After the marriage the couple starts the journey from eros to agape wherein the husband and wife find their highest joy only when they constantly affirm that they are for each other only but both are for the Lord. We take comfort in the assurance “that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6).

‘Ex With Benefits’ reveals strong chemistry between Derek Ramsay and Coleen Garcia by: Rhea Manila Santos

hen it’s trailer first set tongues wagging last month for its controversial portrayal of the medical representative profession, Ex With Benefits redeemed itself with the premiere of the fulllength film. The story, although not surprisingly peppered with a lot of intimate

refers to as his “T.OT.G.A” or The One That Got Away) one decade after she disappeared after they broke up in medical school. More than the display of abs and that perfectly chiseled jawline, Derek once again proves he is more than just a pretty face with his controlled portrayal of a heartbroken man. Playing the role of his ex-girlfriend is Coleen Garcia as Arki, who resurfaces in Adam’s life as a medical representative who needs him to endorse her company’s new product. Although many wondered if choosing a daring role was right for Coleen’s launching mainstream movie, the Pasion de Amor actress

proves she is ready for more headlining roles as the liberated yet broken woman who will do anything just to get her job done. As Adam and Arki cross paths again, Adam seizes the opportunity to try and win back her heart and discovers new truths about their lives. Ex With Benefits is sentimental but not sappy, sexy but not obscene and ultimately speaks the truth about what it takes to prove true love. Ex With Benefits also stars Meg Imperial, Rayver Cruz, Kitkat Favia, Carmi Martin and directed by Gino Santos under Star Cinema and Viva Films.

scenes between its two lead stars Derek Ramsay and Coleen Garcia, is at the heart of it, a sincere and imperfect love story that every Pinoy who’s ever been in love can relate to, hopeless romantic or not. Derek Ramsay’s comeback project with Star Cinema portrays him in a role which is not totally unfamiliar territory to the actor in reel and real life. As highly successful doctor Adam, he is wello f f , into sports, and popular with the ladies. He is also still hung up on his college sweetheart (whom he

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ABS-CBN Corporation Wins Seven Trophies At 2nd Spark Awards

BS-CBN Corporation took home seven trophies at the 2nd Spark Awards for Media Excellence, including the Gold award for the Best Media Solution-Integrated Media category for the “Pope Thank You sa Malasakit: A Message From a Grateful Nation” campaign. The Spark Awards is the first-of-its kind organized by Marketing Magazine and honors top media owners in the Southeast Asia region, giving them the chance to showcase their value proposition and strength to the industry. ABS-CBN’s “Isang Bayan Para Kay Pacman” campaign for the Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight, meanwhile, was named the Silver awardee for both Best Campaign by a Media Owner and Best Media Solution-Integrated Media. “ABS-CBN 360 App” also took home the Silver award for the Best App by a Media Owner category. Bronze trophies were given to ABS-CBN’s “Book of Thanks” in the Best Media Solution-Social Media, as well as the “Love Is On” campaign in the Best Use of Branded Content by a Media Owner category. Overall, the ABS-CBN Sales and Marketing team was recognized as the Best Content Team. During last year’s Spark Awards, ABS-CBN bagged the inaugural Gold Award for Best in Show category, as well as two other Gold Spark Awards for the company’s “Tulong Na, Tabang Na” campaign that raised funds for the victims of typhoon Yolanda. Apart from that, the company also took home two Silver awards and four Bronze awards. Spark Awards received more than a hundred entries before they were assessed by media professionals who head some of the most renowned agencies in the region, such as Havas, Mindshare, and ZenithOptimedia and others. Held at The Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, the gala dinner saw Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies being handed out across 24 categories.

a ulat ni Mario Dumaual para saTV Patrol, kinumpirma ni Vic Sotto ang engagement niya sa girlfriend na si Pauleen Luna, pero tumanggi naman si Vic na magbigay ng details tungkol sa gaganaping kasal. Sinabi ng manager ni Pauleen na si Lolit Solis na gaganapin ang kasal sa kapaskuhan. Gusto diumano ni Vic ng isang intimate at private wedding para sa mga kapamilya nila ni Pauleen. Sa araw ng announcement ni Vic, lumipad naman si Pauleen papuntang Los Angeles para umattend ng wedding ng isang kamaganak. Sa LA na rin pipili si Pauleen ng isusuot

yos e mangyayari naman po talaga siya.” Nauna na diumano ang pagpagawa ng bahay nina Vic at Pauleen sa Laguna. Ayon kay Lolit, maaring dito idaos ang gaganaping Catholic na off-the-rack wedding gown nina Monique wedding Lhuillier o Vera Wang. n g Dagdag pa ni Lolit, nagpropose si Vic kay Pauleen noong isang linggo, matapos ang bakasyon ng komedyante sa Hong Kong. Bago pa man ang announcement ng kanilang engagement, nagpahiwatig na si Pauleen ng kagustuhan nilang dalawa ni Vic na lumagay sa tahimik. Ani Pauleen, “napag-uusapan naman, but of course nothing final. And if ever na final na sa amin na lang muna yun. At naniniwala naman po ako na kung kagustuhan yun ng Di-

Vic Sotto wants a private and intimate wedding in December

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dalawa. Nagulat naman ang mga katrabaho ni Vic sa kanyang announcement. Ayon sa ulat, bago pa at kasunod ang hiwalayan ni Vic at ng kanyang ex-wife na si Dina Bonnevie noong 1990s, ay maraming mga co-hosts at iba pang babae ang naugnay kay Vic pero hindi naman niya pinakasalan. Sinabi rin ni Lolit na walang prenuptial agreement ang kasalang Vic at Pauleen dahil likas na galante raw si Vic. Maayos na rin ang gusot sa pagitan ni Pauleen at ng mga anak ni Vic. Hinahangaan daw ng anak ni Vic na si Danica Sotto si Pauleen dahil diumano, alam ni Pauleen kung saan siya lulugar sa extended family ni Vic. Kasalukuyan namang ini-enjoy ni Pauleen ang kanyang 3-carat diamond engagement ring.

‘Pasion’ keeps stronghold of ratings in timeslot amidst new rival

“Pasion De Amor” Opens New Chapter, Introduces New Characters

BS-CBN’s local adaptation of worldwide telenovela sensation “Pasion De Amor” continues to conquer its timeslot in national TV ratings and remains to be the hottest series on Philippine primetime television today. Topbilled by today’s sexiest tandems Jake Cuenca and Arci Munoz, Ejay Falcon and Ellen Adarna, and Joseph Marco and Coleen Garcia, “Pasion De Amor” consistently makes it to the top five most watched weekday programs in the country according to Kantar Media, and is also one of the five most viewed programs online via video-on-demand service iWant TV. The teleserye also remained unbeaten despite the premiere of a new rival program last Monday (Sep 7), when it scored a national TV rating of 23% versus the rival’s 10.3%.

The story heats up further in the coming weeks as the show opens a new chapter in the lives of the Samonte brothers. Watch Juan, Oscar, and Franco’s worlds turn upside down as they enjoy the view from the top with their newfound fortune and power. New people will also step into their lives and will play crucial parts in their journey. What roles will Eduvina (Pilar Pilapil), Maryo (Pen Medina), and Elle (Kazel Kinouchi) play? The explosive revelations and twists don’t end there, because the woman who planted the seeds of anger and revenge in the brothers’ hearts, Gabriela (Teresa Loyzaga), finally returns. How did she escape death after falling off a cliff? What evil schemes will she plot against the Samontes? How will Norma, Sari, and Jamie react once they find out that she is still alive?

Billy Crawford on Coleen Garcia: ‘I changed for her’

n Aquino and Abunda Tonight, Billy Crawford admitted he got jealous over his girlfriend Coleen Garcia’s sexy scenes with Derek Ramsay in Ex with Benefits. He said, “Sino ba naman ang boyfriend na hindi magseselos?” However, he was quick to say that Derek, as a leading man, is

that, Billy trusts Coleen “285 percent.” Billy impressed the fact that Coleen “completes everything I am. I changed myself for her.” It professional and “he is a good friend is because of Coleen that Billy lost of mine.” He also didn’t need to set considerable weight. He has also parameters with Derek. More than quit smoking and drinking. Billy said would love to propose to Coleen, but he is also considering her age. “She’s only 23 and marami pa siyang pangarap.” Billy said he will not hesitate to propose to Coleen if he feels it is the right time. Billy also thinks Coleen is the wisest and kindest person he’s known. ARTISTA WINNIPEG SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE

Liza Soberano: ‘I realized growing up that there’s no perfect family’

t such a young age, Liza Soberano had already faced the harsh realities of life especially when it comes to her family. In an interview in Metro Magazine’s September 2015 issue, Liza shared how her parents went their separate ways while she was still very young. “I think my dad moved back to the Philippines when I was like, [age] one and my mom was pregnant with my brother Justin. So I was just with my mom for a while.” When her mom was put in a position where she could not take care of them, she was out under her grandmother’s care. However, her grandmother developed a health condition so they needed someone to take good care of them. She was then left in the care of her dad’s (John) parents who were still living in California at that time. “I don’t have the perfect life. I don’t have a complete family, I’ve never had the perfect Christmas nor the perfect birthday because my family is never complete. But even though I didn’t have the perfect life, I was always kind of used to it,” she remarked. She stressed that all

the while, she became very accepting about the situation her family. “Like, I never looked for anything more. I accepted the fact that it’s never going to be the way I want it to be. And I realized growing up that t h e r e ’s n o per-

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fect family at all.” She added that it all boils down into appreciating what you have at the end of the day. “I’ve seen other people’s families, I’ve lived in other people’s houses and I can say that there really is no such thing [as perfect family]. It’s a matter of how you accept it and how you take it in—how you appreciate why things are the way they are.”

AlDub fever reaches new heights with the pair’s first ever meeting

at Bulaga’s Kalyeserye sets record on Twitter for 5M tweets with #ALDUBBATTLEForACause AlDubNation was in a frenzy during Saturday’s episode of Eat Bulaga as Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub from the show’s much-anticipated KalyeSerye segment, finally met after their showdown during the “Bulaga Pa More” wildcard edition last September 5. Fans had been anticipating the pair’s eventual meet up for weeks and suspense had been build-

pines. Last Saturday’s record significantly surpassed that of another AlDub hashtag the previous Saturday, #AlDubMaiDenHeaven, which in turn, had exceeded the 3.34 million tweets garnered by the hashtag #PapalVisit during Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January 2015. GMA Artist Center star Alden Richards, who is also seen on GMA’s comedy-musical variety program Sunday PinaSaya, is grateful for his fans’ overwhelming support. Just recently, the actor’s Twit-

ing as the day of their showdown neared. Both the couple and the fans hopes were quelled, however, with the intervention of Wally Bayola’s character, Lola Nidora, who prevented the two from actually meeting each other up close. Attesting to AlDub’s immense popularity, the couple were a hot topic on Twitter, with over 1 million tweets for the episode’s hashtag #ALDUBBATTLEForACause even before the show began to air. The number of tweets rose to 2 million during the Eat Bulaga’s broadcast and reached over 5 million by the end of the day, setting a new record for the highest number of tweets recorded in the Philip-

ter account reached an impressive 1 million followers, which Alden immediately acknowledged with a tweet saying, “1Million followers!!! Maraming maraming salamat po!!!” For AlDub fans around the world who are wondering if Lola Nidora will ever let the two meet and be happy, stay tuned to Eat Bulaga’s KalyeSerye only on GMA Pinoy TV. To see your favourite Kapuso shows on GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International, check the airing schedules in your territory through the website www. gmanetwork.com/international/ programguide.

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TFC delivers more transformations in all-new “Your Face Sounds Familiar”

fter the phenomenal success of is back on worldwide television to give its first run, the top-rating “Your viewers a weekly dose of top-notch enterFace Sounds Familiar” (YFSF) tainment beginning September 12, Satur-

day (September 13, Sunday, Eastern Time and New Zealand Daylight Savings Time or NZDT) on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide. With its new batch of celebrity performers, the program is poised to serve up even more astonishing transformations and surprises. It will be hosted again by Billy Crawford, with its first “YFSF” grand winner, Melai Cantiveros, joining him as the new ‘KatroFamiliar.’ “It’s all about just having fun and doing things that you would not expect doing for everyone to see. It’s all about enjoying the weekend and changing the weekend habit of viewers. We were given the chance to return, and we hope to make people happy again,” said Crawford. Cantiveros will serve as the special ‘KatroFamiliar’ who will add fun and laughter to each episode. Watch out as she transforms into different personalities who will join the eight celebrity performers in their post-performance gimmicks. According to Cantiveros, she is even more excited to return to the program this time because she does not need to perform under extreme pressure. She also thanks the program for giving her a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity that changed her life. “It really changed my life. This time, I really appreciated it because I worked hard to win, especially with the prosthetics and singing. As a performer, I now have a newfound confidence. I overcame my fear of coming on stage and facing the audience,” Cantiveros adds. Cantiveros was a previous winner of PBB Regular edition. The lives of the eight new celebrity performers will also change as they

Iskolar Stars ng Bayan: Celebrities Who Graduated From the University of the Philippines

he UAAP 78th Season opening brought about one of the biggest moments for the University of the Philippines athletics with two consecutive wins after a few years of facing defeat on the basketball court. Whether it be current students, the professors, or its alumni, the UP Crowd takes pride in their biggest win as of the moment. Even celebrities joined in the celebrations, online and otherwise. Just who are the stars who graduated from this prestigious university?

face the challenge of impersonating different local and international music icons. The celebrity performers include: ‘Absolute Performer’ Sam Concepcion, ‘Soul Supreme’ KZ Tandingan, ‘Dental Diva’ Kakai Bautista, ‘Harana Prince’ Michael Pangilinan, ‘Playful Angel’ Myrtle Sarrosa, ‘Komikero ng Masa’ Eric Nicolas, ‘Rebel Rock Royalty’ Kean Cipriano, and ‘Sultry Heiress’ Denise Laurel. Just like in the first season, there will be no weekly elimination in the program and the performers will undergo acting, dance, and vocal trainings plus a complete make-up transformation to closely match the look and moves of their assigned music icons. For each episode, the performer who will receive the highest score will be awarded a cash prize, half of which will go to his/her chosen charity. Aside from Crawford and Cantiveros, “YFSF” jurors ‘Mr. Pure Energy’ Gary Valenciano, ‘World Singing Champion’ Jed Madela, and ‘Megastar’ Sharon Cuneta will also return to weigh in on the performances of the celebrity performers. Do not miss the premiere of the second season of “Your Face Sounds Familiar” on September 12, Saturday (September 13, Sunday, Eastern time and NZDT) on TFC worldwide. Worldwide viewers can also catch the premiere of the second season of “YFSF” via livestream on TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv. Episodes of the reality series can also be seen via TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

Christian Baustista

This international singer and actor graduated with a degree in Landscape Architecture from UP Diliman.

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Eugene Domingo

The comedienne-actress graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts in Theater Arts from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Shamcey Supsup Lee Before she joined the

Miss Universe Pageant in 2011, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. And she also topped the 2010 Architect Licensure Ex-

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This comedienne and TV Host is a graduate of BA Film and Audiovisual Communication.

Kim Atienza Kuya Kim is also a graduate of BA Film and Audiovisual Communication after studying for one year at the University of Santo Tomas.

The Eraserheads Eraserheads members Ely Buendia, RaiRamon Bautista

He was a graduate of BA Film and Audiovisual communication in UP Diliman and now, a Film Professor in the same university.

mund Marasigan, Marcus Adoro, and Buddy Zabalac met and formed their band at the University of the Philippines Diliman

Angel Aquino

Angel studied Journalism at the University of the Philippines Baguio.

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Jennylyn Mercado reveals her favorite movie leading man By Michelle Caligan

a tatlong leading men ni Jennylyn Mercado sa kanyang mga ginagawang pelikula, si Derek Ramsay na nakatambal niya sa box office hit na English Only, Please ang kanyang pinaka paborito. “Iba talaga eh, since day 1. Siguro ‘yung foundation namin, [tapos] hanggang n g a y o n nagkakausap pa rin kami. Iba talaga, masaya talaga ‘yung pakiramdam,”

pahayag ni Jen nang dalawin ng bloggers ang set ng My Faithful Husband kamakailan. Bukod sa primetime series na pinagbibidahan nila ni Dennis Trillo, abala rin ang 2014 MMFF Best Actress sa pelikula nila ng Kapamilya actor na si Sam Milby na The Prenup. Makakatambal naman niya si JM de Guzman sa Walang Forever na entry sa Metro Manila F i l m Festival ngayong t a o n .

Naikuwento rin ni Jennylyn na pinaghahandaan na rin niya ang English Only, Please 2 na kukunan sa Barcelona. Pero aniya, maganda rin naman ang samahan nila nina Sam at JM. “’Yun nga ang secret namin eh, ‘yung magandang friendship, magandang simula. Kapag maganda ang simula niyo, dire-diretso na ‘yun. Kay Sam ganun din, maganda rin ang simula namin. Si JM fun naman din.” Nakapag-shoot na raw sila ng trailer para sa Walang Forever, at siguradong matutuwa ang mga makakapanood nito.

“Nakapag-shoot na kami ng trailer. Magugustuhan niyo ang trailer, [kasi] may mga unexpected [na mangyayari]. Bigla na lang may mga unexpected people na lalabas.” Bilang si Dennis naman ang leading man niya sa telebisyon, tinanong din si Jen kung ano naman ang gusto niya sa ex-boyfriend as a co-actor. “Simple lang siya, ‘yung tahimik. Tahimik lang, pero kapag umarte na, kailangan ma-pressure ka. Parang si JM, ganun. ‘Yung kapag tumuntong siya sa set, matatakot ka kasi intimidating. Kailangan ko mag-double ng effort kasi ang gagaling nila.”

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Enrique Gil apologizes to Jessy Mendiola and boyfriend JM De Guzman

by: Cristina Malonzo

n TV Patrol, Enrique Gil owned up to making a mistake and made a public apology regarding his altercation with Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano on the September 4 flight of ASAP 20 to London. “I had some drinks sa plane. I mean more than I should be having, so as a result, things got out of hand at dahil po dun I want to apologize to my brothers and sisters from Star Magic. I sincerely apologize to Jessy, to JM (De Guz-

man) if ever I offended him in any way. I’m sorry and yun lang po, yun lang, tao lang nagakakamali.” Enrique continued, “We all make mistakes but you own up to it, you learn from it and you move forward.” He also made sure to assure and thank LizQuen fans. “This is the first and last time that this will ever happen, so thank you so much sa lahat ng fans namin na sumusuporta sa amin. Thank you for all the love and support and we just want to assure you we’re okay, we’re fine.” His onscreen partner Liza Soberano showed her support to Enrique by thanking fans and asking them for their continued support for the actor. “Thank you for understanding, nandiyan lang kayo sa panahon na kailangan kayo ni Quen. Sana kahit nangyari po ang mga nangyari hindi po kayo magsawa na magpakita ng pagmama-

hal and to support Quen.” Paulo Avelino and Jake Cuenca denied that they were the ones behind Enrique’s having a little too much alcohol on the flight. The two also showed their support for Enrique. Paulo advised Enrique, “live life and learn from you mistakes and go on, mabait naman na bata si Enrique.” Jake said of Enrique, “Enrique has such a pure heart, is such a great guy.”

Lovi Poe, dream role ang maging isang taong grasa

inakarir ni Lovi Poe ang kanyang pagganap bilang isang taong grasa sa Telebabad series na Beautiful Strangers. Pagamin ng aktres, isa raw ito sa mga roles na gusto niya talagang masubukan.

“Isa ‘yun sa mga pinakapaborito kong ginawa ever sa buong career ko. Isa pala siyang dream role ko na hindi ko alam. Nung ginawa ko lang, doon ko na-realize,” ani Lovi sa panayam ng 24 Oras. “Napakaganda, napakahusay ng mga writers namin kasi every week, talagang may twist,” dagdag pa niya. At isa nga sa kapananabikan sa naturang palabas ay ang pagtatambal nina Heart Evangelista at Rocco Nacino. “Usually mas sanay [ang] mga tao na kaming dalawa ni Rocco [magkapareha] pero eto nga ‘yung kakaiba d’yan, ‘yung best friend ko ‘tsaka ‘yung boyfriend ko [ang mali-link ngayon sa show]. O, perfect ‘yung combination,” bahagi ni Lovi. Kamusta naman kaya ang reaksyon niya sa kissing scene ng dalawang taong pinakamalapit sa kanya? “Pinagtatawanan namin. Sabi nga ni Heart, pagka hinahalikan daw niya si Rocco, para na rin daw niya akong hinahalikan nun,” natatawang sagot nito. ARTISTA WINNIPEG SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE

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Jolina Magdangal wants to work with Marvin Agustin again

fter her afternoon soapFlordeliza ended last month, Jolina Magdangal admitted she can’t help but miss the cast and crew of the show. “Parang hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala. Parang niri-recall ko pa yung unang storycon nung magkakasama para dun sa Flordeliza and sa almost nine months na tumakbo ito. Parang hindi pa sa akin nagsi-sink in pero siguro itong mga susunod na araw na ito ako makakaramdam ng matindingseparation anxiety. Sobrang happy kami sa success ng Flordeliza dahil alam namin na lahat kamiproud sa show na ito,” she said. The Kapamilya actress said her son Pele literally grew up with the show. “Kaya siguro sobrang hindi ko makakalimutan ang Flordeliza, si Pele nung sinama ko dito sa show na ito nasa crib pa siya, ngayon nagklalakad na siya, tumatakbo na siya. So kumbaga nawitness ng buong grupo lumaki na yung anak ko at winelcome nila at minahal nila yung anak ko na parang kasama sa cast so sobrang thankful talaga ako. One year and six months na siya ngayon,” she said. As a first time mom, Jolina said starting a family changed her view on things. “Oo, lahat ng ginagawa ko ngayon, kung dati dalawang beses ko iniisip para sa sarili ko, siguro ngayon lima ng beses ko ng iniisip kasi para kay Pele at sa pamilya ko like sa asawa ko at sa anak ko kasi gusto ko kung naging magandang example ako sa maraming tao nung bata pa ako, siyempre ngayon gusto o pa rin maging magandang example lalo na sa anak ko kaya ganun,” she shared. Jolina said working on a heavy drama helped expand her talents as an artist. “Kasi hindi talaga ako dramatic actress eh pero dito napalabas ni direk yung kung saan ko pa siguro huhugutin yung luha ko na puwede ko ilabas dito, napalabas niya sa akin. And dahil sa show na ito na sobra niya akong ginawa na dramatic talaga dito, parang alam mo yun kahit ang tagal mo na sa industriya may mga bagay pa rin na nakakapagpa feel sa iyo na nadadagdagan yung confidence mo sa pag-arte. So para sa akin, binigyan ako ni direk ng kakaibang excitement

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pagdating sa atake sa pagiging artista,” she explained. After Flordeliza, she is set to do a new series called Written in our Stars with Toni Gonzaga, Piolo Pascual, and Sam Milby. “Hindi pa lang naman alam talaga kung kalian yung first taping day pero naannounce na gagawin namin yung project na yun,” she admitted. The 36-year-old actress admits she enjoyed working with former love team partner Marvin Agustin on the show and hoped they can be paired again onscreen in the future. “Siyempre naman dapat kasi siguro dito sa Flordeliza hindi naman talaga kami nagkatuluyan so marami pang

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stroya na pupuwede naming gawin ni Marvin. Hindi man sa soap kundi pati sa movies o sa kung ano man so kumbaga looking forward kami to work again with each other,” she added.

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Alden Richards, inalala ang hirap na dinanas bago sumikat By Cherry Sun

indi lang mga kababaihan ang nagkakandarapa sa Pambansang Bae na si Alden Richards dahil pati mga endorsers ay pinag-aagawan na rin siya. Dahil dito ay hindi matawaran ang pagpapasalamat ni Alden sa tinatamasang suporta mula sa kanyang mga fans. Aniya, “It’s not just about the click, it’s not just about the laughter that we give. It’s more of the inspiration that we want to impart to the viewers. Kasi nakakatuwa po na nag-e-enjoy kami sa mga nangyayari, nag e-enjoy kami sa mga ginagawa namin, [and] at the same time nakakapagbigay kami ng lessons sa mga manonood.” “Nakakatuwa po sa lahat po ng nakaka-recognize sa amin, maraming maraming salamat po,” dagdag pa niya sa 24 Oras. Itinuturing ni Alden na malaking blessing ang pagsikat ng kanilang tambalan ni Maine Mendoza o Yaya Dub na AlDub. Gayunpaman, inamin din niyang marami siyang hirap na pinagdaanan bago makamit ang kung ano mang tinatamasa niya ngayon. “Mga pangyayari sa buhay ng isang tao, darating ‘yan talaga in the right time. Tamang panahon. Totoo ‘yun, ‘yung sinasabi ni Lola [Nidora] kahit na-

kakatawa siyang pakinggan,” batid ni Alden. “Totoo siya kasi ako, sa dami nang pinagdaanan ko when I started, bago ako magsimula at nasaan ako ngayon, mas marami ‘yung naghirap ako eh,” patuloy ng aktor.

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