Artistawinnipeg February 2020 Issue by Ley Navarro

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Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo react to corona virus scare: ‘Hindi joke yung nangyayari’

s they look forward to doing a new teleserye and movie this year, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo said they are looking forward to being paired again onscreen. DJ said their next project will not just be about romance. “Abangan niyo. Tini-training na niya

vention is the key. Kahit walang sakit, automatically kailangan natin palakasin yung mga katawan natin. Lalo na ngayon na may sakit kailangan natin palakasin yung immune system natin. Plus, huwag tayong pumunta sa masyadong crowded places. Always wear your masks, alcohol, wash your hands and kailangan ka

yan. Romance drama, and siyempre a little bit of action para pampabuhay lang ng dugo,” he said. Kath revealed they are starting working on it this month. “We’re very excited. Actually may meeting kami bukas about the final story and yung magiging flow. Lahat yun malalaman namin bukas and exciting year yun para sa ating lahat. At least we’re back on primetime very, very soon,” she said during the PayMaya BalikBayad commercial launch held last February 5 in Mandaluyong City. With the country dealing with the corona virus scare, the celebrity couple admitted they are taking measures to keep themselves safe and healthy. “Wala eh. Nagpa-panic din kami (laughs). Joke lang. Unang una, it’s not a joke. Hindi siya biro talagang marami ng tao ang na-ospital. Based sa mga nababasa natin hindi na natin talaga alam eh. At marami na rin pumanaw dahil dun sa sakit. So kailangan natin maging cautious. Pre-

laging maligo lalo na sa mga pamilya, sa mga estudyante. Ako yung mga kapatid kong pumapasok, kailangan mo sabihan. And magdasal tayo. Diyos ko ang daming nangyayari mga kapatid. Magdasal tayo at maging cautious, yun lang,” DJ said. With both their social media accounts reaching millions of followers, Kath said she hopes Pinoys will also be more responsible with their behavior online. “Ako more of sa kabataan naman since tayo nasa social media, siguro gamitin natin yun to spread the news na very accurate. Huwag tayong magrepost kasi ang daming fake news eh. Hindi mo na alam sometimes kung saan yung reliable. So think before you post. Basically tayong mga millennials yun yung simpleng magagawa natin. And good hygiene. Wala namang mawawala sa atin kung mag-doble ingat tayo. Hindi joke yung nangyayari. Ipagdasal natin na matapos na lahat ito,” she shared.

James Reid, MOMOLAND member Nancy McDonie for ‘Soulmate Project’

ollowing Nancy McDonie’s confirmation that ‘Soulmate Project’ is pushing through, the first look at the two lead characters of the highly-anticipated project has finally arrived. On Instagram, Dan Villegas shared a black-and-white photo of James Reid and the MOMOLAND member taken during a photoshoot inside what appears to be a studio. In two separate photos shared by Dreamscape AdProm Head Eric John Salut, the two can be seen wearing the costumes of the characters they are set to portray for the project. He also shared a photo of the two reading their scripts. It was in October 2019 when Dreamscape first announced the project which is a co-production with iWant and Jadaone and Villegas’ production house Project 8. As of writing, the release date

of the 13-episode series has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, Antoinette Jadaone, who helmed James Reid’s teleseryes with Nadine Lustre on ABS-CBN, is set to direct the said project. Soulmate Project is set to be Nancy’s first acting project both in the Philippines and her homeland in South Korea.

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Statement of ABS-CBN on OSG’s quo warranto petition: ‘We did not violate the law’

he Office of the Solicitor General’s filing of a quo warranto case against ABS-CBN on alleged violations of its franchise appears to be an effort to shut down ABS-CBN to the serious prejudice of millions of Filipinos who rely on the network for news, entertainment and public service. These allegations cited by the Office of the Solicitor General in his press statement are without merit. ABS-CBN complies with all pertinent laws governing its franchise and has secured all necessary government and regulatory approvals for its business operations. (1) All our broadcast offerings, including KBO, have received the necessary government and regulatory approvals and are not prohibited by our franchise. (2) ABS-CBN Holdings’ Philippine Deposit Receipts or PDRs were evaluated and approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine

Stock Exchange prior to its public offering. These are the same instruments used by other broadcast companies to raise capital for the improvement of services. (3) The ownership of ABS-CBN in ABS-CBN Convergence was undertaken under the same law and structures that have been utilized by other telecommunications

Angel, Regine, and more Kapamilya stars express support for ABS-CBN after OSG’s quo warranto move

everal big stars on Monday took to social media to express their support for ABS-CBN after the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) filed a quo warranto petition asking the Supreme Court to revoke the franchise of the network and its subsidiary, ABS-CBN Convergence Inc.

uled to expire in March. Congress has yet to hear several bills seeking to renew the network’s license to operate. According to Rule 66 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, a “quo warranto” is a special form of legal action that is filed against someone who “usurps, intrudes

In his petition, Solicitor General Jose Calida accused ABS-CBN of violating provisions of its franchise, which is sched-

into, or unlawfully holds or exercises a public office, position or franchise.” Among the Kapamilya celebri-

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companies. These are transfers that are approved under the Public Telecommunications Policy Act and are fully compliant with law. We reiterate that everything we do is in accordance with the law. We did not violate the law. This case appears to be an attempt to deprive Filipinos of the services

ties who showed support for their home network include Angel Locsin, Regine Velasquez, Coco Martin, Vice Ganda, Bea Alonzo, Gary Valenciano and Charo Santos-Concio. Other stars such as Kim Chiu,

of ABS-CBN. KBO remains one of the cheapest forms of entertainment that we can provide to the public. The capital we have raised from the PDRs has enabled us to provide services to nearly 90 percent of the Philippines and to our OFW’s all over the world. Our work with ABS-CBN Convergence supports the government policy of finding ways to bring down the cost of internet access. The Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Executive Branch have assured the public that our franchise will be allowed to go through the proper renewal process in a fair manner. To that end, the filing of the quo warranto case is ill-timed given that Congress has already resumed its session. We remain committed to our mission to serve the Filipino people especially at this time when millions of Filipinos rely on our services in delivering information such as the 2019 NCoV ARD, the developments in the Middle East, and updates on Taal Volcano situation as they relate to our countrymen. Liza Soberano, Gerald Anderson, Vhong Navarro, Jolina Magdangal, Amy Perez, Karla Estrada, John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez, and JM de Guzman similarly voiced out their support for ABS-CBN through social media posts.

Catriona Gray named by Lifestyle Asia as Agent of Change

eauty queen Catriona Gray made it to Lifestyle Asia’s latest Agents of Change list, which was released on Sunday. For this year, the society magazine recognized six influential figures “in different fields who continue to inspire many for their remarkable work as active agents of change as present.” The 26-year-old Filipina-Australian was recognized for her efforts in reaching out to different communities and for remaining committed to her multiple advocacies even after her stint as the Miss Universe ended in 2019. “Beyond the crown, the glamorous gowns, and the iconic lava walk, the Miss Universe of 2018 continues to inspire and reach out to different communities. While she has passed on the crown, Catriona remains committed to her advocacies,” said the magazine of Catriona. “She helps out in Love Yourself Philippines and volunteers as an assistant teacher in Young Focus. The non-government organization educates underprivileged youth from the Smokey Mountains of Tondo, Manila, which has really opened the eyes of our queen to a reality of life beyond that of her own. Through her advocacies, she believes it can empower people and even encourage them to do the same to others. After all, an agent of change is all about inspiring and making a positive impact on people.” In an Instagram post, Catriona thanked Lifestyle Asia for “honoring [her] as an Agent of Change for 2020 and for rec-

‘My loyalty is always to the story’: Tonette Jadaone unbothered by reactions on James Reid’s teamup with Nancy McDonie

onette Jadaone, who was one of the female filmmaker honorees at this year’s Film Development Council Ambassadors’s Night, shared in an interview with the entertainment press some exciting details about the highly-anticipated series tentatively titled “The Soulmate Project.” The lead stars of the show, James Reid and MOMOLAND member Nancy McDonie, are still doing acting workshops and immersions in preparation for the filming of the project which is set to begin sometime soon. “Natapos na kami sa camera and look test. Tapos patuloy pa rin ‘yung mga acting workshops and immersions and bonding,” Jadaone shared. The acclaimed director said she could see clearly see the chemistry between Reid and his new onscreen partner, McDonie. She has previously helmed Reid’s teleseryes with Nadine Lustre on ABSCBN namely “On The Wings of Love” and “’Til I Met You,” respectively. “May chemistry talaga sila. Dahil nga ‘yung Soulmate Project isa siyang multi-character story — actually mas nagfofocus dun sa dalawang soulmates. Malaking nakaasa dun sa chemistry nu’ng dala-

ognizing [her] charitable contributions.” Aside from Catriona, also part of the 2020 Agents of Change list are Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, designer and philanthropist Tessa Prieto-Valdes, former actor and current Manila mayor Isko Moreno, socialite-philanthropist Kaye Tinga, and congresswoman Geraldine Roman.

wang artista ‘yung kwento,” she stated. While the actor’s TV and film projects have become successful because of the support of JaDine fans, Tonette Jadaone believes the new teleserye would appeal to viewers because of its story. “Wala. Kasi nandu’n kami sa kwento eh. Parang feeling ko naman nandu’n na tayo sa kind ng era na we go for the story first. It’s really the story. I’m a storyteller. So my loyalty is always to the story and not ‘yung mga nakapalibot sa paggawa ng pelikula,” she said. According to the the “Never Not Love You” director, she conceived the germ or premise of the film more than three years ago. “Personally, it’s a story I’ve always wanted to do kasi 2016-2017 ko pa siya kuwento. So it’s supposed to be a movie. Pinitch ko siya sa iba’t-ibang producers. Parang nakalimutan ko na siya, ang dami ko nang nagawang pelikula after that,” she revealed. Teasing fans what to expect from the 13-episode series, she said: “Basta ‘pag nilabas na namin ang kuwento, mas magegets kung bakit kailangan foreigner and Korean. Lalo’t merong certain relationship ang Pilipinas tsaka Korea in terms of mga K-Pop, Koreanovelas.” Villegas and Jadaone said there is no definite release date yet for the Dreamscape-produced project.

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Ruffa Gutierrez: ‘Mabuti na ‘yung hindi tayo tumatanda ng paurong’

t 45 years old, Ruffa Gutierrez still glows like the beauty queen she is. “When I joined Binibining Pilipinas in 1993, hindi pa uso ang veneers noon. Wala pang Botox. It’s all natural. It’s what I want to impart to my daughters: Be natural. Love yourself. Because each person’s unique, di ba? What’s important is your confidence, your personality. As long as you have nice skin and you’re kind to others, ‘yung ‘yung gusto kong i-impart.” For the most part, Ruffa credits her good skin to genetics. “I actually want to thank my mom and my dad for my genes. My dad’s already 77 years old, but he’s still acting and looks very young. My mom, she’s so scared and just uses home care. Nasanay na din ako sa ganoon. It’s more about just maintaining. Maintenance is always good. Altering? I’m not into it.” She has noticed that the more you alter your looks, the older you appear. She’s actually not a fan of aggressive treatments. “I’m conservative when it comes to touching my face and my body. My mom would be the first to say, ‘Naku, ‘wag mong galawin ‘yung mukha mo!’ You’ve known me since I was 13. Can you just imagine kung biglang magiba ‘yung face ko? Tsaka parang wala namang nagreklamo. Hindi naman ako nahirapan kumuha ng mga boys, projects. I think I’m fine. Bakit ko pa babaguhin?” It was just recently that Ruffa signed on as an endorser for Cathy Valencia’s Skin Clinic. “I know I already have nice skin since birth, but as you get older and you go under the sun, siyempre nagkakaroon na tayo ng mga sunspots. I want to prevent myself from looking older than I am. I just want to feel fresh and look fresh. Cathy Valencia takes care of my skin, my slimming, so that I will age gracefully. “I used to lie about my age,” admits Ruffa. “I used to say I stopped counting at 25. E ngayon ang Google, nandiyan na. Si Lorin at si Venice, dalaga na. Nakakahiya naman kung sabihin kong 30 pa din ako. Kailan ako nanganak?” Lorin and Venice are now 16 and 15 years old, respectively, and Ruffa

wants to make sure that their skin is spared the hormonal changes that adolescence typically brings. “They don’t need much; they just need facials, just to maintain their teenage youthful look.” Ruffa said that it’s never too early to practice good skin care and maintenance. “May mga kaibigan ako who think that you only go to the dermatologist when you’re in your 30s and 40s — no! I had my first facial when I was 13. Talagang maalaga ako at masipag ako pumunta para magpa-facial. You have to take care your skin. Laging maglagay ng sunblock. As a matter of fact, I started putting sunblock late, when I was already in my 20s. Kailangan i-train na natin ang mga teenagers na as early as now, you have to take care of your skin.” Now, Ruffa is looking forward to aging gracefully. “I don’t fear aging. I’m not scared to grow old, dahil lahat naman tayo tatanda,” she said. According to her, it is more of a problem when one cannot accept this fact. “Para sa akin, mabuti na ‘yung hindi tayo tumatanda ng paurong. Kung medyo in denial tayo, ‘yun ang mahirap, na you act like a teenager when you’re not.”

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Career or baby? Heart Evangelista weighs in

eart Evangelista took a break from her busy schedule and decided to interact with her fans online. She then asked her over 4 million Instagram followers to give her questions before she was going to sleep and one netizen asked her, “Will you exchange join-

baby will make me dream bigger and work harder. It will only get better,” she said. Heart married Sorsogon governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero in 2015 and the couple once expected twins but the actress soon suffered miscarriages in 2018. Last year, Heart remembered her

ing fashion events to having instead baby? Babies? [sic].” From being a talented actress, Heart soon found a way to reconnect with her artistic side and later on made a name for herself in the world of fashion. Since then, she has always been present at major fashion shows including international fashion events such Fashion Week in Paris and New York. Heart was optimistic with her answer saying having a child will just make her life better. baby’s spe “I have twins that I’ve been carcial day. ing for since they were 5 years old. A hus- “Know mama thinks about band, 3 cats, 4 dogs, staff and a career. A you,” she said.

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Mariel de Leon, rumampa sa bagong lingerie line ni Kim Kardashian

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sa ang 2017 Binibining Pilipinas International na si Mariel De Leon sa mga rumampa para sa bagong lingerie collection ng Hollywood personality at business woman na si Kim Kardashian. Sa Instagram, inilahad ng former Binibining Pilipinas candidate ang kanyang kasiyahan na mapabilang sa isang libong kababaihan na naging bahagi ng unang fashion show. Ito rin ang unang beses na sumabak sa New York Fashion week si Mariel na kasalukuyan na ngayong naka-base sa New York. “SKIMS for NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2020 I still can’t get over the fact that I walked for @skims @kimkardashian for my first fashion show in NYC! Its so surreal to think that out of more than 1000 girls, I was one of the girls chosen to be part of the show.” “In the past few years, I went through a lot of online bullying and body shaming... But I’m glad that what was perceived as something negative about me to many people was the very thing that got me here. I’m so proud to share this experience with beautiful women of all

shapes + sizes + ages + colors. Its so amazing to see how the fashion industry here has evolved into a more inclusive and diverse one. The women who stand up for inclusivity, diversity, strength, and self love inspire me to love myself unconditionally and to be okay with the body I have. Thank you [sic].” Si Mariel ay anak ng showbiz couple na sina Sandy Andolong at Christopher De Leon. ARTISTA WINNIPEG FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE

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Alden Richards confirms working on project with Bea Alonzo

ove over “Hello, Love, Goodbye” because we have another GMA-ABS CBN tandem in the

works! Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards confirmed that he worked on a television commercial with Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo, as reported by PEP.ph on Thursday. Although Alden can’t reveal just yet what project they’re working on exactly, Alden gushed about working together with Bea. “Siyempre, looking forward po ako doon, saka mabait na tao po si Bea,” he said during his “Centerstage” media conference in GMA Network. Alden revealed that he was elated to be given the chance to work with one of his female celebrity idols.

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“Sobrang fan po ako ng One More Chance, e,” he said. “Talagang the first time I met them ni John Lloyd, ni Idan [John Lloyd’s nickname], parang first time ko nastarstruck.” Alden added, “Pero ngayon, parang ang sarap sa feeling lang na idol mo lang dati, katrabaho mo na ngayon, so ang sarap lang ng experience. Sobrang dami blessings for this year.” Alden’s most recent collaboration with a Kapamilya actress was for the film “Hello, Love, Goodbye” with Kathryn Bernardo. The film has become the highestgrossing Filipino movie of all time. Now, Alden is set to be the main host of the newest musical competition “Centerstage” which will soon air every Sunday starting February 16. —Kaela Malig/MGP, GMA News

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Kim Chiu shares what she learned from playing character from the second family in ‘Love Thy Woman’

im Chiu is set to star in the upcoming teleserye Love Thy Woman on ABS-CBN. The show revolves around the story of a modern Chinese family. Kim plays the character of Jia Wong, who belongs to the second family of Adam Wong (Christopher de Leon). The actress added that it was challenging to play the character since in real life, she belongs to the first family of her father. “Ako ‘yung una so it’s kind of challenging for me to play the second family kasi sila ‘yung parang hindi masyadong pinapansin, pero pinapansin sila ng papa ko,” she added. The actress shared that what is portrayed in Love Thy Woman happens in real life among modern Chinese families. “Ito talaga ‘yung nangyayari sa pamilya ng totoong Chinese family. Kaya nga pagtinitingnan ko, ‘pag umaarte kami, shocks, kawawa rin pala ‘yung anak ng papa ko. Kasi ‘pag first family ikaw ‘yung pinakamatapang, so may character plays as a second family. Now I understand what they are feeling ‘yung mga kapatid ko sa labas,” Kim said. The media asked Kim about how her father having an extended family had an impact on her when she was still young. The actress relayed, “Growing up lagi ako nagwowonder nasaan ‘yung papa ko? Kasi lagi siyang nawawala... Habang lumalaki okay na ako na wala akong father figure pero kapag may special event nandiyan siya. Kunwari aawardan ako, honor kasi ako nong elementary tapos parang sinong pupunta? Sinong aakyat? Tapos magugulat na lang ako, ah si papa pala, dumating pala siya. So iyon ‘yung naging motivation ko na mag-aral ng mabuti para kung meron akong award pupunta siya.”

Matteo Guidicelli suffers from slipped disc name. He replaced James Reid for the role last October after the former back out of the project due to a spinal injury. Aside from being an actor, the 29-year-old is known for being an athlete. He is—among his other titles—an award-winning karting driver and an outstanding triathlete. In 2019, Matteo earned a special recognition for obtaining the highest grade among 97 students in the class as he finished his 30-day Scout Tanger training.

New movie? John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo spotted together anew

This was the persistent question among fans of the two after the onscreen couple was again seen together on Wednesday, this time dining out at a popular Indian

your upcoming movie,” he wrote as caption. Another netizen, Janelaiza Bagas Catudio, also posted photos of her with John Lloyd and Bea from the intriguing dinner on her Instagram account. John Lloyd and Bea played Popoy

restaurant in General Luna, Makati City. And a certain Vijay Gurung who appears to work at the restaurant seems to have the answer after posting a photo of him with John Lloyd and Bea, as well as a photo of him with directors Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas, on Facebook. “Thank u so much John Lloyd Cruz & Bea Alonzo for dining with us here at RICH Makati. Good luck on

and Basha, respectively, in the 2007 classic romantic-comedy “One More Chance,” which became a massive hit and created a fanbase over the years. It was produced by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy GarciaMolina. It’s sequel, “A Second Chance,” was released in 2015. Both John Lloyd and Bea have yet to confirm whether or not such reunion film is underway as of writing.

re John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo working on a new movie?

ctor Matteo Guidicelli is taking a self-imposed break after suffering from a slipped disc. Also referred to as a herniated disc, a slipped disc is an injury to the spine in which one of the connecting parts between the bones slips out of its proper position and causes back pain. In an Instagram Story post Saturday, Matteo revealed that he injured himself during a training session, without saying what he was training for. Matteo is currently gearing up for his role as Pedro Penduko in Viva Films’ upcoming movie of the same

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla to shoot new movie “After Forever” in San Francisco

athryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are set to return to the silver screen in 2020 with “After Forever.” Star Cinema announced on Monday, February 10, that KathNiel will be headlining the movie with Cathy Garcia-Molina as the director. T h e couple’s last movie project was the “The Hows of Us”

in 2018, which was a global success. Meanwhile, Kathryn starred in “Hello, Love, Goodbye” in 2019, which also became a blockbuster hit worldwide. Daniel remarked that he is ready to take on the challenge for this new movie. “Lahat ng maibibigay, ibibigay natin,” Daniel stated. T h e movie will be shot in San Francisco, California.

South Korean film ‘Parasite’ makes history after winning Best Picture at the Oscars

arasite just made history after it was hailed as Best Picture at this year’s Oscars. The South Korean movie is the first non-English film to bag the recognition in the history of the Academy Awards. Aside from Best Picture, Parasite also won Best Original Screenplay (Bong Joon-ho and Han Jin-won), Best Director (Bong Joon-ho), and Best International Feature Film. ARTISTA WINNIPEG FEBRUARY 2020 ISSUE

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Judy Ann Santos, Bea Alonzo among FDCP honorees for 4th Film Ambassadors’ Night

apamilya actresses Judy Ann Santos and Bea Alonzo will be among those recognized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at this year’s Film Ambassadors’ Night (FAN), an arts awards that honors Filipino film industry artists, filmmakers,

Robles Lana, for winning best director in his film “Kalel, 15” in the 2019 Tallinn Blacknights International Film Festival; the documentary film “Aswang”, directed by Alyx Ayn Arumpac which won the Fipresci Prize in International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), the

of the Venice International Film Festival last 2019. Meanwhile, Bea is recognized as an honorary film ambassador for her “Asian Stars Up Next Award” at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM); Maja Salvador for her Best Actress performance in “Wildflower”; the multi-awardwinning films “Signal Rock”, directed by Chito Rono, and “Balangiga: Howling Wilderness”, directed by Khavn Dela Cruz; and the late Kristoffer King, who will receive posthumous honors, for his role in “Kristo”.

Direk Jun Lana with his Best Director trophy at the 2019 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia

Left, Bea Alonzo for her ‘Asian Stars Up Next Award. Right, Judy Ann Santos as Best Actress in the Cairo International Film Festival in Egypt and films across genres and formats that re- most prestigious film festival in the field of ceived awards in film festivals abroad. documentary filmmaking; and Raymund The FDCP, the country’s national Ribay Guttierez’s film “Verdict”, the offifilm agency, announced Tuesday that it cial Philippine entry to this year’s Oscars, will be recognizing 63 honorees this year, which holds the highest award our country comprising of seven categories, namely: has achieved this year, having claimed the short films, TV awards, technical & cre- Special Jury Prize in the Orizzonti section ative awards, actors, fulllength films, special citations, and A-Listers. The last category, which celebrates those who have won awards in the most prestigious international film festivals around the world (including the big three: Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, as well as a select number of major festivals around the globe), headlines the honorees. This year’s AListers include Judy Ann, for winning Best Actress in the Cairo International Film Festival in Egypt; Brillante Mendoza’s “Mindanao”, for winning Maja Salvador with her Best Actress Trophy at the Asia ConBest Narrative Film; Jun tents Awards 2019 in Busan, South Korea

Ms. Gloria Romero with the late Eddie Garcia and Tony Mabesa of Rainbow Sunset. play the diversity and the wide spectrum of Aside from Kristoffer, late indus- our national film industry. They exemplify try veterans Eddie Garcia and Tony Ma- the best that Philippine cinema has to offer, besa, will be also receiving posthumous and as its cream of the crop they promote honors for tying in the Best Actor category Philippine cinema internationally, thereduring the 52nd Worldfest Houston In- fore empowering our local film industry ternational Film Festival for their perfor- and strengthening our cultural heritage,” mance in the award-winning “Rainbow’s said FDCP Chair Liza Dino in a statement. FDCP’s Fourth Annual Film AmSunset”, and for being part of the Best En- semble Cast victory in New York’s Inter- bassadors’ night, which will be held on national Film Festival 2019, alongside the Sunday, February 9, kicks-off an eventful rest of the Joel Lamangan-led film’s lead year for the agency as it leads the celebration of Sine Sandaan, the centennial year cast. “These ‘Film Ambassadors’ dis- commemoration of Philippine cinema.

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Jericho Rosales, magbabalik telebisyon

alik-telebisyon ang aktor na si Jericho Rosales para sa bagong teleserye. Sa Instagram, masayang ibinalita ng RSB Scripted Formats ang pagbabalik ng tinaguriang Asian Drama King sa primetime isang taon matapos ang tagumpay ng kanyang huling serye na “Halik”. Ang RSB Scripted Formats ang entertainment production group sa likod ng mga sikat na palabas na “Make It With You”, “A Soldier’s Heart”, “The Killer Bride” at “Pamilya Ko”. Hindi naman inanunsyo kung sino ang mga makakasama ni Jericho, o kung kailan ipapalabas sa telebisyon ang nasabing proyekto. Maging ang director ng palabas ay hindi rin pinangalanan. Matatandaan na noong Abril, sinabi ni Jericho, 40, na magpapahinga muna siya sa paggawa

ng teleserye upang “i-repackage” ang kanyang sarili bilang artist. Aniya, mas gusto na muna niyang mag-concentrate sa paggawa ng mga pelikula at digital content para sa iWant TV

‘Sana bago ako mag-40’: Liza Diño, Ice Seguerra’s baby plans postponed

iza gave updates about her personal life — including her plans to have a baby with Ice. It can be recalled that Ice, in a separate event last year, revealed that the two of them are already in the process of having a child and that Liza was supposed to conceive their baby towards the end of 2019. According to Liza, the two of them agreed to postpone it due to her busy

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schedule with all the preparations for the 100th year celebration of Philippine cinema.

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“It’s there. Pinag-uusapan naman namin siya. We’ve been planning this baby for the longest time. So sana bago ako mag-40 ‘di ba? Kasi baka ‘yun ‘yung critical year for me,” Liza, who is now 36 years old, said. She added: “The 100 year of Philippine cinema only happens once. And a lot of partnerships and collaborations happen because everyone wants to jump in supporting the 100 years. I just really wan-

na strike while the iron is hot. Parang ‘pag sinasabi mo na 100 years na po, parang nakakakuha ka talaga ng maraming support. So I really wanna maximize it.” Teasing plans to finally conceive a baby this 2020, she said: “After September, usap tayo ulit.” The couple has found a sperm donor who has a resemblance to foreign actor Liam Hemsworth through a cryobank according to Ice.

Dingdong Dantes supports ABS-CBN amid franchise issue

apuso star Dingdong Dantes took to Twitter to stand with ABSCBN after Solicitor General Jose Calida filed a quo warranto petition for the Supreme Court to void its franchise.

“Magkaiba man ng bakod, we are one in the media industry. We have one love for the many talents and crafts under this Network, the products and output of which, directly or indirectly, benefit the

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lives of millions of Filipinos,” he wrote. He then quoted Buhay Representative Lito Atienza’s recent privilege speech, “Inaction will only spell the weakening of the foundations of our democratic system... This Congress is really paralyzed with inaction; and we should not be deserving to be called representatives of the people. “In the end, I pray that the true interests of the people, under the rule of law, will prevail over any other political agenda

conveniently veiled as a countermeasure against alleged abuses,” Dingdong shared. The actor ended his message with, “I pray too that the government, thru Congress, will hear out its constituents. After all, Congress is supposed to represent our ‘voice.’ #NoToABSCBNShutDown.” Dingdong, who is an exclusive talent of GMA network, has also starred in Star Cinema movies and worked with various actors from the Kapamilya network.

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con’t. from opposite page. 5. Does your resume look professional and respectful? Or are there CAPITALIZED words and BOLDED letters which, we all know in social media, to be the equivalent of shouting? 6. Is your resume presented in point form or does it contain long paragraphs that are tedious and confusing to read? 7. Is your resume one or two pages? Or is the length in between, meaning that it is one & one-half or one & one-third or one & one-fourth in length, and thus create the impression of being hanging in format & incomplete in content? It could very well be that your resume is longer, consisting of 3, 4, 5 or more pages. What I know is that you can go beyond the 2-page rule if you are looking for a position in the academe, e.g., university professor, or in health care, e.g., medical specialist.

Who is Nadine Lustre’s new onscreen partner Denkhun Ngamnet?

veryone is looking forward to the upcoming Kapamilya TV series Burado, which has a star-studded cast including Julia Montes, Nadine Lustre, Zanjoe Marudo, Paulo Avelino, and Thai actor Denkhun Ngamnet. Aside from the show being Nadine’s comeback teleserye after almost three years, this is also her first time having a new on screen partner on television, after her split with perennial leading man, James

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Reid. To those curious about Denkhun, he is a 25-year-old actor from Thailand and has started his career in the 2014 drama series Plerng Chimplee. Since then, he has portrayed various roles and made several action drama series. Even though he has been acting

for less than a decade, he received his first acting award at the 2019 Asian Academy Creative Awards for his portrayal in the drama Krong Kam (Repercussion). A graduate of Communication Arts at Rangsit University, his impressive guitar skills are also one of the reasons why his fans adore him.

Is your Resume a Good Read?

Are you a Questioning Job Hunter Asking the What, Where, When, Why and How of Job Search?

or some newcomers, their state of mind, upon landing in Canada, is in the imperative sense. I want a job in my field soon! Right away! Now! Why this is so is understandable. There are plenty of financial, temporal, familial and personal reasons to find something ASAP. For other newcomer job seekers, however, they are in an interrogative mode. The reason for the ‘questioning’ is because these people want to plan out their whole career path, ‘ab initio’, including how to do their job search properly. Some have heard that finding a job in Canada is a hard task and thus, cannot be done haphazardly. Others want to ‘play it safe’; “I want to practice my true career, so I’ll do my job search slow but sure.” Still others may be in a fortunate situation where they are able to relax until they find the real thing because there is a spouse or a relative supporting them, financially and otherwise. Whatever situation you find yourself in though, it is always useful to look at the ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘when’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of looking for work. Just like anything important in life, planning is important for a more successful job search. The ‘what’ questions can include the following: What is my objective now? What is my short-term goal? What is my medium-term goal? What is my long-term goal? Shall I look for a job right away? Will I upgrade my skills first? Do I need to improve my English before anything else? Will I look only for a survival job? Will I look for an entry-level job in my field & if not successful, settle for any job? Will I settle for no less than the same position I had back in my country of origin no matter

what? Do I need to improve my English? Do I need to go back to school and study? Do I need to have my credentials assessed? Do I need a licence to practice my profession? What level of English do employers require for professional positions? What companies hire people like me? What recruiters might be interested in me? What type of flexibility can I offer to a company? Time flexibility? Location flexibility? Task flexibility? What job fairs, hiring events and recruitment sessions are most relevant to my needs? What organizations assist newcomers? What programs can help me with career planning and job search? What are the requirements of these programs so I can qualify for their services? What services do I need? What personal and professional network do I have, if any? The ‘where’ questions can include the following: Where will I be looking for work? In Toronto? Metro Toronto? Greater Toronto Area? Anywhere in Ontario? Anywhere in Canada? In urban areas only? In rural areas only? Regardless of the location? Where are the companies that need my knowledge, skills and experience located? Where are the recruiters located? Where are job fairs, hiring events and recruitment sessions usually held? Where are my prospective references? Where are my personal and professional network, if I have any at all? Where are the community resources located? The ‘when’ questions can include the following: When will I job search? Am I ready for job search? Are my job search tools (resume, cover letter, etc.) ready? Am I confident that I can pass a job interview, regardless of what type of interview it is

areer specialists have pointed out the importance of two key points in resume writing. One is substance or what the resume contains. The other is format or how the resume is formed. I have written several times before about the former but not as much about the latter. Assuming that the contents of your resume are good, you still need to ask these questions. Is your resume clear, direct and easy to read? Or does it follow a confusing, messy and jumbled format? Can it be considered a good reading material? Will the employer be attracted enough to at least read it? Resume formatting is important because, if no one is interested in ever reading it, how then can you be considered for a position? I review client resumes as part of my regular case management activities and I know that there are resumes that are easy and smooth flowing and one can to go through them all in one blow. But there are those that create the tendency to either put them aside or put them away for good. As an employment counsellor I read all resumes that cross my desk, of course, because it is my duty to do so. But it can very well happen to an employer. Unlike me, they are not obligated to read all resumes. They can pick and choose the

(phone interview, personal interview, internet interview, panel interview, conferencing -style interview, stress interview)? Am I so confident with my skills that I am ready for any skills tests that recruiters or employers or interviewers might throw my way? Will I be ready to provide professional references once the company requires it? Will I be ready to do follow ups on my applications, if allowed to do so? When are job fairs, hiring events and recruitment sessions usually held? When will I contact my profession’s licencing body? When will I have my credentials assessed? When is the best time to cold call a potential employer? When is the best time to do an information meting? When is the best time to follow-up my applications? When do I need to contact my references? The ‘why’ questions can include the following: Why I am pursuing the career path I chose? Why have I chosen this objective, whatever it may be, short-term, medium-

resumes that they are attracted to and want to read. Here ae some points to pay attention to regarding resume format: 1. Is your resume readable? Is the font size just right and easy to the eyes or is it a struggle to read through because the letters are too small? Conversely, is the font size is too big that the resume does not look like a resume at all but more like a flyer? Anyhow, the standard font size is 12 if you use Times New Roman but with biggersized fonts like Arial, perhaps, size 11 will do. 2. Have you followed a single, uniform font style? Or have you used an assorted jumble of font styles and sizes where the titles are in Arial Black size 14, the sub-titles are in Book Antiqua size 14 and the body is in Century Gothic size 12? 3. Are the lines fully justified and follow a uniform pattern? Or are the lines not uniformly or clearly indented that, in reading, one becomes confused whether a series of lines are an enumeration, or some lines are supposed to be the subsets of others? 4. Does your resume look clean and orderly or does it contain a lot of eye clutters such as symbols, signs and emojis? Pls. turn to opposite page. term, long-term? Questioning the why is essentially providing the rationale for what you are doing or intend to do. The ‘how’ questions can include the following: How will I do my job search? On-line only? Will I try not only social networking but also personal networking by contacting employers directly? Will I try using unconventional methods of job search such as cold calling and information meeting? Will I go the extra mile by targeting my resume every time I apply to a new job ad, conduct company research, try mentoring services, volunteer to get my foot in the door or create career websites and business cards to aid my job search? Will I not only attend job fair and hiring events but also participate in networking sessions? Questioning is not a waste of time as some people think. Instead, it can lead to a well-reasoned and more likely to be successful path to your job of choice.

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Judy Ann Santos to undergo transference therapy for upcoming Erik Matti parapsychological film

part from a biopic based on the life of Regal Entertainment big boss Lily Monterverde, Judy Ann Santos is also set to star in a parapsychological film inspired by Jinky Amores’ bestselling book called “Embracing The Gift.” As part of her preparations for the film, the actress will undergo a transference therapy or a type of session in psychology for which “the feelings, desires, and expectations of one person are redirected and applied to another person” — according to goodtherapy.org. Matti, who will take on the directorial duties for both the Lily Monteverde biopic and the new parapsychological project, revealed during Jinky Amores’ contract

signing that he was supposed to do a transference with the parapsychologist at the infamous Manila Film Center in Pasay City. But due to scheduling conflict, they were forced to postpone it and move it to a later date — with Judy Ann Santos participating as well. Meron dapat kaming session sa film center. Hindi lang matuloy-tuloy dahil hindi nagma-match ang mga schedule namin. Transference,” he said. “Kailangan namin. Kasi si Juday nanghihingi ng experience,” he added, clearing out that it was the Kapamilya superstar who requested to take part in reallife transference session to fully grasp the experience of doing the project.

As much as Matti would want to do the transference therapy at the Film Center, he said Amores would find a less “crazy” place to hold the session. “Namili si Jinky nang hindi naman ganun ka-crazy. Hindi naman parang paglabas lasog-lasog ka na. ‘Yung manageable,” she said. Matti, who admitted he hasn’t

seen nor felt the presence of a ghost in real-life, added, “Buong buhay ko wala pa akong nakikitang multo. Wala pa akong nararamdaman kahit na ‘yung katabi ko [Jinky Amores] nagki-kuwento na.” Meanwhile, the cameras for the said parapsychological film will start rolling towards the end of 2020.

Nadine Lustre, buwis-buhay sa magazine pictorial

uwis buhay si Nadine Lustre sa kaniyang naging pictorial para sa cover ng isang magazine. Sa naging Instagram post ng celebrity photographer na si Dookie Ducay, ibinahagi nito ang isa sa mga kakaibang pose ni Nadine para sa pictorial na ginawa sa Brazil. “one heart, one mind, yields one concept - a group of hearts, a group of minds, yields a collective true masterpieces are born from collaboration, it is not just a sole, singular effort, but rather, that of an entire team,” caption ng photographer sa post. Matatandaan na kasama rin si James Reid sa naging magazine cover shoot kung saan inilahad nila ang ilan sa mga bagay sa naging hi-

walayan. Sa ngayon, kapwa tutok sa kanilang mga solo projects sina Nadine at James.

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