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onths after Senator Chiz Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Heart Evangelista tied the knot; finally, the former received the actress’ parents’ approval and blessing. Heart Evangelista-Escudero posted a photo on her Instagram account showing the evident reconciliation of her husband and her parents. The photo showed Sen. Chiz, Heart, and her parents Rey and Cecille Ongpauco in a dining table, with all of them beaming. Heart’s photo caption read: “And them my life is perfect. I thank God for this moment. [Anything] is possible with God.. [Keep] your heart pure, keep praying and in God’s perfect time… I believed #happyfamily miracles happen… wait for yours”.

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philippine showbiz news Megastar Sharon Cuneta expresses displeasure of daughter KC Concepcion’s “unnecessary too-sexy poses”

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“Nasasaktan na ako,’’ said Sharon as a response to a Facebook user, Dany Pascual, who posted a photo of KC in the megastar’s account and asked her for her reaction last May 29. The photo seen may have been captured backstage during G-Force Dance Recital which happened last May 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, where KC is one of the 30 celebrity guests and performers. The Megastar answered the curious Netizen and said, “I really honestly would rather not say anything. But I also really honestly would have to say I do not like that she has done this and other unnecessary too-sexy poses.” Sharon also explained that she’s reacted all because she is a mother and admitted that it isn’t the first time that KC has done something like it. “Sorry pero nanay ako… may mga bagay na ‘di naman na kailangan gawin. Madaming beses na din kasi akong nagulat.” She also added, “Well, she’s an adult and unfortunately, all we parents can do is give our advice, di magkulang sa paalala… Sana lang din tama na yung poses na ganyan.” “Nasasaktan na ako,” concluded the Megastar. 4

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Sarah Geronimo on getting married: “Wala pa akong groom, boyfriend pa lang.”

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“Sinabi ko 'yon, na in five years, gusto ko nang magpakasal. Medyo matagal-tagal pa rin 'yon!” natatawang pag-amin ni Sarah nang makausap siya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang reporters sa press huddle with The Voice Kids coaches noong June 3. Dagdag niya, “Nakalimutan ko na, basta may something about marrying, parang may song na 'Marry me.'” Nagsimula ang usapan tungkol dito sa isang episode ng nakaraang season ng The Voice, kung saan nagkabiruan ang mga coach ng programa. Pero sabi ni Sarah tungkol dito, “Ito naman, parang kailangan game lang kami. “Nandito naman kaming mga coaches na talagang prepared mag-alaskahan. "Ako, siyempre napagsasabihan na lumaban daw ako. “So, kapag nanood kayo, baka mapaganun kayo sa akin, kasi talagang tina-try ko ang best ko na lumaban. "Di ba, Ms. Lea, lalaban ka?" tanong pa niya sa kanyang kapwa coach. Pero gaano kaseryoso si Sarah sa sinabi niya? Sagot ng Popstar Princess, “Half-meant. "Siyempre, hindi mo naman madidiktahan na dapat 32 [years old], magpakasal ka. "Paano kung ano, 'di ba? Kung maano..." Hindi ba tila late na ang ideal age niya para sa pagpapakasal? Tugon ni Sarah, “Hindi naman siguro, kasi 'yon naman ang uso ngayon.”

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heck her Twitter account (@ JodiStaMaria) and you will see on her bio ”Actress. Mother. Travel Bug. God’s work in progress,” this 32-year-old may have just summed her life with those words but no, that’s not the whole part of it but those words mentioned are the ones she is most proud of. Born as Jodi Chrissie Garcia Santamaria on June 16, 1982 and is the eldest among three kids. Jodi first started show business when she has joined Star Magic Batch 7. Loves playing the role Jodi Sta. Maria was first seen on “Tabing Ilog,’’ year 1999, playing as Georgina “George” Fuentabella. Since then, Jodi has been a mainstay in the entertainment industry as she always has roles in telanovelas, movies and commercials. Apart from ‘Tabing Ilog,’ Jodi had also starred in 2000’s Pangako Sa’yo as Lia Buenavista, in several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya, Walang Kapalit, Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara, Palos,

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ess. Mother. Travel Bug. d’s Work in Progress Ligaw na Bulaklak, Tayong Dalawa, Tanging Yaman, Noah, 100 Days to Heaven, Mundo Man ay Magunaw. But she’s became very popular when she was teamed with Richard Yap in a romance noon telanovela titled, “Be Careful with My Heart,” it gave countless and nonstop ‘kilig’ moments to the tele viewers and had been extended several times as to suffice the fans and the viewers request for ‘more.’ Everyone loved ‘Maya’ and ‘Sir Chief’ consistently making it ‘Trending’ on Twitter and the others of World Wide Web. Presently, Jodi plays as ‘Amor de Jesus Powers’ in the remake of the 2000 Pangako Sa’yo, which was then played by Eula Valdez. She stars alongside, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Angelica Panganiban; and already this remake has already been making noises in social media and has been the ‘talk of the town’ since it started last May 25. Jodi plays as the antagonists and people loves her still proving she indeed is a versatile actress. No matter what role she plays, she never fails and does it

well, showing that she really does love her craft. And speaking of Jodi’s love for acting— she’s bagged several awards. Some of which were: PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 - 2015 Best Talent - Search Program Host, Star Circle Quest; PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2007- Movie Supporting Actress of the Year, You Are the One; Golden Screen TV Awards - Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) – 2008; Cinemanila International Film Festival - 2008, Digital Lokal-Best Actress; and 2014 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014 - Most Popular Loveteam on Television

Check her social media accounts and you’ll see tons of photos of her and Thirdy. Photos showing Thirdy present during her tapings and photoshoots, some photos on their day out, bonding moments and what-not. Truly Jodi is one proud momma. There’s a lot to look forward to for Jodi Sta. Maria and no doubt that this 32-year-old actress and single mother is still to be blessed by God as she never forgets to thank Him for all the blessings she’s received… and as she has said, “I am God’s Work in Progress.”

Of being a mother It is not all too new to us that Jodi is a single mother to a love child with Panfilo Lacson Jr., Thirdy “Muy” Lacson. But look at how she carries being a single mother plus she’s a thriving actress? She looked too lovely still as though she’s still “dalaga.”

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Karylle ready to bear a child anytime

n an interview with Manila Bulletin, the singer-host share that she is “just waiting for God’s perfect time, but she is already emotionally ready to bear a child.” It had been one year since Karylle and Yael Yuzon got hitched in a garden wedding in Tagaytay. Karylle told MB’s reporter that she’s “been working on losing weight in preparation for pregnancy when it happens.” “Everything hindi minamadali, palaging handa lagi sana,” she told the reporter. Karylle also added that she wants to achieve and is working on getting her desired weight and size “para may space to grow” when she gets pregnant. She also shared that she doesn’t have a “gender preference.” “I’m never really picky like that. I would love any baby that comes. I would love a healthy, cute, mabait (na baby) – mahaba listahan ko. When I pray for our baby, sabi kasi nila kumpletuhin mo na hihilingin mo so pahaba nang pahaba ang listahan ng good and excellent traits (na sana magkaroon siya),” she shared.

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amamayagpag ngayon ang popularidad si Liza Soberano, na dati ay pampagulo lang sa loveteam nina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla o KathNiel. Ano ang pakiramdam niya sa bilis ng kanyang tagumpay? Sagot ni Liza sa panayam ng PEP. ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), "Nakakapanibago po siya.

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Liza Soberano overwhelmed by newfound popularity: “People are showing more love to me, they’re very nice.”

"Kasi dati, 'pag ano ako sa KathNiel, parang sila lagi ang napapansin, sila ang laging nasa front row. "Tapos ngayon, I'm wearing their shoes, in their position. "Parang sobrang overwhelming na it makes me feel happy. “Parang going through it all, parang this is what I was, being a third biller lang, and being hated by a lot of people. “Now, people are showing more love to me, they're very nice. "Basta, iba talaga ang feeling, and I'm happy." Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang miyembro ng media si Liza sa presscon para sa pelikulang Just The Way You Are noong June 1. SINCERITY. Bahagi rin daw ng kaligayahang iyon ni Liza ay ang pagiging malapit nila sa isa't isa ng kanyang onscreen partner na si Enrique Gil.

Nakangiting pahayag ng 17-year-old actress, "He's like somebody kasi na he's always there for me.

ng mga manonood at sumikat dahil sa Forevermore?

"Someone that I can tell anything, so what do you call that?"

Aniya, "Siguro naramdaman ng tao yung sincerity… being in the mountain together, na kami-kami lang.

Ano sa tingin niya ang naging magic ng loveteam na LizQuen na tinangkilik

“Wala kaming makakausap na ibang tao, so we had to get along well.

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‘Beauty and brains’ celebs

t’s June again and as we very well know by now, it’s “Back to School” for our Kababayans in the Philippines. But do you know that we have Filipino celebrities who excelled not only in the entertainment field but also in the academe?

same university. Maricar ReyesPoon- is a board passer of the 2008 Physician Licensure Exam, graduated from the Doctor of Medicine faculty of the University of Santo Tomas and took up her pre-med BS Biology at the Ateneo De Manila University. Asia’s Next Top Model host Georgina Wilson took up her BS Economics under the ‘Honors Program’ at the Ateneo De Manila University and her Bachelor of Commerce,

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Robi Domingo on girlfriend Gretchen Ho pregnancy rumor: “Ako na mismo ang nagsasabi, imposibleng mangyari.”

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amakailan ay may kumalat na balitang buntis daw ang girlfriend ni Robi Domingo na si Gretchen

ng marriage na kailangang nandun. “Si Gretchen kasi, sobrang Catholic niyan. At saka Chinese.”

Pero hindi naman daw apektado ang dalawa dahil hindi naman totoo.

Naalarma ba ang parents o ang buong pamilya nila dahil sa tsismis na ito?

Pahayag ni Robi nang matanong ng PEP. ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) tungkol dito, “Sabi ni Gretchen, maybe divine intervention kung mangyari ‘yon, kasi talagang imposible.

Sagot ni Robi, “Hindi, wala talaga.

“Ako na mismo ang imposibleng mangyari.”

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Imposible dahil nag-a-abstain sila sa sex? “Well, you can say it that way. “Pero more than that, we respect the sanctity of marriage and yung mga features

“Yung alam ko, yung dad niya, iyon ang sobrang naalarma. To the point na kapag pumupunta ako sa bahay nila, nararamdaman ko, e. “Kapag nagsi-shake hands kami, ang lakas ng grip, e. “Parang may ipinaparamdam na, ‘Oy, yung anak ko, ha? Tandaan mo na bawal pa ‘yan.’ “E, wala naman talaga, e.”

Angel Locsin, ready to walk to the altar

n a report from Inquirer.net, the 30 year old actress shared that she is already “emotionally and financially ready” to settle down with her boyfriend TV host-actor Luis Manzano.

But Locsin also shared that she is not in a hurry to get married ASAP and doesn’t feel pressured with her friends and relatives wanting her to get married. “God’s timing is always perfect. I know that it’s not happening now because He still has other plans for me. That’s also why I’m not rushing,” shared Angel Locsin to the reporters. “I think Luis is waiting for me to propose to him. He often says he has found the perfect ring that he’d ask me to buy for him,” she added. “Seriously, we see a lot of friends, especially in show business, who are taking their relationships to the next level, but marriage is not like a pair of shoes that we wear because it’s trendy and then later discard when it’s already outdated.”

She also told the Inquirer.net reporter: “Whether the wedding will happen this year or next is not important. If you’re in a relationship that makes you feel secure, then waiting becomes much easier. I’m happy that Luis understands how committed I am to my work. We talk about settling down, but only in passing. We don’t really sit down and discuss it.” www.filipinostarmagazine.com

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Netizens reacts when Vice Ganda took off his makeup and hair extensions on national TV niyo sa akin hindi na ako mabibigla. Sabihin niyo ang pangit ng buhok ko, alam ko. Pangit amng kutis ko, alam ko. Pero para yan sa lahat ng paningin niyo,” he added. “Para sa akin, maganda ako. Maganda ako at maganda ka,” closes Vice while looking at his fan, Pamela. The people who were there in the studio applauded, lauded and cheered Vice for his deed but some Netizens took to social media to express their disapproval of what the comedian did.

“Huwag kang matakot susuportahan kita, sasamahan kita,” said the comedian Vice Ganda to his 16 yearold fan, Pamela Reyes, who came to ‘Showtime’ last May 28, for she is being bullied by her schoolmates because of how she looks.The 39-year-old comedian then removed his makeup, false eyelashes, contact lens and hair extensions saying, “Ngayon ko lang ‘to gagawin. Kasi gusto kong ipamukha sa’yo na hindi ka dapat matakot sa kung ano ka.”

audience to, “ikalat niyo sa internet (his picture). Pagtawanan niyo ako. Laitin niyo ako. Sabihin niyo lahat ng gusto niyong sabihin. Wala akong pakialam. Dahil kahit magaspang ang mukha ko, mataas ang hair line ko. Maganda ako.” “Wala na akong itinatago hindi na ako natatakot at kahit anong sabihin

Vice Ganda, with voice shaking then said, “Ito ako. Ito si Vice Ganda. Hindi makinis ang mukha ko para sa paningin ng iba. Mataas ang hair line ko. Ngayon picture-an niyo akong lahat.” Bare-faced

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Pia Guanio leaves ’24 ORAS’ to spend more time with family but will remain on ‘Eat Bulaga’ will still join the Dabarkads on the noon time show ‘Eat Bulaga.’ She also thanked the viewers for “making Chika Minute so much a part of your daily news habit.” GMA Network followed a statement thanking Pia Guanio for her contributions in making 24 Oras ‘’the leading and most credible newscast in the country today.” It mentioned that aside from showbiz news, the Kapuso host “has also advocated for healthy living and animal rights and produced stories and news feature on these.” And closes that it “understands the importance of family and is fully behind Pia’s decision to move forward.” It can be remembered that Guanio has been with 24 Oras since it first aired in 2004.

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Enrique Iglesias Suffers Bloody Injury in Drone Accident at Tijuana, Mexico Concert

nrique Iglesias suffered a bloody injury in a freak accident involving a drone at one of his concerts.

The 40-year-old Latin pop singer was performing in front of some 12,000 people at Plaza de Toros de Playa in Tijuana, Mexico as part of his Sex and Love world tour last May 29 when a drone used to capture photos hovered near him. He grabbed it and some of his fingers were sliced. “Last night, Enrique had a show at a bullfight ring in Tijuana, Mexico for

12k+ people as part of his Sex and Love world tour. During the show, a drone is used to get crowd shots and some nights, Enrique grabs the drone to give the audience a Point of View shot,” his representative told E! News. “Something went wrong and he had an accident.” “He was semi-treated by crew on the side of the stage to try and stop the bleeding,” he added. “He was advised to stop the show. He decided to go on and continued

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playing for 30 minutes while the bleeding continued throughout the show.” Iglesias performed “I Like It” with a bandaged, bloody hand, which he held behind his back. He also smeared some of the blood on his white T-shirt to draw a heart. His rep shared several photos of the singer at the concert, postaccident.

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After months of struggle, Kim KardashianWest is pregnant with baby #2!

nd North West is going to be a big sister.

Husband and wife, Kanye and Kim had been very vocal of their plans on trying to grow their family of three. Kim had a scare months ago, her doctor said her placenta had grown onto her uterus after giving birth to North. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star had to go through a surgery to clean up her uterus and had to go to hormonal injections for her to bare another child. In one episode of the KYWTK, Kim was asked by her doctor, fertility expert Dr. Andy Huang if she has any questions. Kim answered, ““No, I’m, like, so over it… Like, I’m exhausted, so I’m sure everyone gets to that point.”” But their hard work and eagerness had paid off for Kim is now pregnant with baby number two! In the mid-season finale teaser of KYWTK, Kim beamingly told her sister Khloe, ““I just got the blood test back,

and I am pregnant!” It can be remembered that Kim shared to E! News, ““We are trying. We try every single day. You can’t try harder than we try. It’s getting exhausting. He always says, ‘Trying for baby No. 2 isn’t as fun as trying to baby No. 1.’” Kim added, “But we’re literally trying everything that we can to make it

happen, so I’m to the point now where it’s not as stressful to me. And maybe that’s when they say it happens.” The couple had also got to the point wherein they would resolve to hire a surrogate mother as the worst case scenario solution. But, thankfully, her wish had been granted. Congratulations on their second baby!

Bruce Jenner is now Caitlyn Jenner!

he former Olympian and Keeping Up with the Kardashians star revealed her new name and her journey in this month’s issue of Vanity Fair. Mind you, ‘she’ is on the cover! Photos grabbed from Vanity Fair’s website. www.filipinostarmagazine.com

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PILOT EPISODE NG “PANGAKO SA’YO,” PINAKAPINANOOD NA TV PROGRAM SA BANSA!

ainit na inabangan, tinutukan, at pinag-usapan ng TV viewers at netizens ang engrandeng pagbabalik sa telebisyon ng classic Filipino love story na “Pangako Sa’yo” na pinagbibidahan ng reigning love team ng bagong henerasyon na sina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla. Base sa datos ng Kantar Media noong Lunes (Mayo 25), nanguna sa listahan ng mga programa sa Pilipinas ang pilot episode ng pinakabagong primetime drama series ng ABS-CBN taglay ang national TV rating na 34%. Ito ay mahigit doble ng katapat nitong programa sa GMA na “Let the Love Begin” (15%). Samantala, bago pa man magsimula ang remake ng “Pangako Sa’yo,” naging worldwide at nationwide trending topic na agad sa microblogging site na Twitter ang official hashtag ng programa na #PSYAngUnangPagIbig dahil sa pagkasabik ng fans sa teleserye. Bumuhos ang mga positibong tweets sa social networking sites bilang papuri sa mga pagganap nila Jodi Sta.

Maria, Ian Veneracion, at Angelica Panganiban bilang Amor, Eduardo, at Claudia. Sa ilalim ng direksyon ng tatlo sa pinakamagagaling na direktor sa bansa na sina Rory Quintos, Dado Lumibao, at Olivia Lamasan, ang “Pangako Sa’yo” ay umiikot sa kwento ng pangako ng pag-ibig mula sa dalawang henerasyon&#8212;ang love story nina Amor at Eduardo na hinadlangan ni Claudia, at ang pinagtagpo ng tadhana na sina Yna (Kathryn) at Angelo (Daniel). Huwag palampasin ang mas kapanapanabik na mga tagpo sa classic love story ng mga Pilipino, “Pangako Sa’yo,” gabi-gabi pagkatapos ng “Nathaniel” sa ABSCBN Primetime Bida. Para sa exclusive updates, mag-log on to Twitter.com/ StarCreativesTV at Instagram.com/ StarCreativesTV. Samantala, maaari na ring panoorin ang full episodes o past episodes ng “Pangako Sa’yo” gamit ang ABS-CBNmobile. Pumunta lamang sa www.abscbnmobile.com para sa karagdagang impormasyon.

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Christian Bautista’s ‘Soundtrack’ hits platinum

sia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista proved that he is still one of the most reliable male singers in the country with his latest record award – a Platinum Record Award for his latest album “Soundtrack.” The awarding happened at “Sunday All Stars” last Sunday, June 8.

support to the album, and his sponsors.

“This is a surprise,” says Christian. “You are good at keeping this to me.”

Christian also tapped some of the best female singers to collaborate with him. Former sweetheart Rachelle Ann Go joins him in their rendition of “The Way We Were.”

Christian was awarded by Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go. During the said episode, Christian also performed his duet with Julie Ann San Jose – their rendition of “Cruisin.” Christian thanked his fans Christian Friends for their

Soundtrack includes memorable theme songs from the most romantic movies of all time. It includes the hit “Up Where We Belong,” theme from “Empress Ki.” “A Thousand Years” is also part of the album.

Perennial stage leading lady Karylle performs the romantic “After All” with Christian. Nikki Gil also lends her beautiful voice in the duet “Come What May.”

Christian and Jessica records a duet!

sia's Balladeer Christian Bautista and American Idol season 11 runner up Jessica Sanchez recorded a duet, "Two Forevers" last June 3, 2015 at the Interscope Studios in Los Angeles, California. The duet track was composed by American songwriter Andrew Fromm (who also wrote Christian's first hit single, "The Way You Look at Me" in 2003), Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, Ole's Gilles Godard, Nicole Witt and was produced by Sam Sumser for BTMusic. Standing with Christian and Jessica is Vocal arranger Bryan Todd who produced numerous successful

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waved ‘hi’ to signal him that I am whom he came in for, but just as he was about to sit to proceed with the interview, a lady sitting beside our table had asked him, “Are you JayR?” (introduced herself,) and had told the King of Philippine R&B, “I have long been trying to get a ticket on your shows. I am a fan!”

JAYR: Going green. Music. Passion. Next level

Woah there! What a good way to start. He indeed is a star but a very humble at that… Clad in a graffiti shirt and jeans… JayR speaks with much modesty… sans ego or bravado. He had apologized countless times for he came in late as his taping for the then running ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’ show ended late the night before and to make it up to me, he handed me M&Ms that he has stashed in his pocket. Born Gaudencio Sillona III, JayR was the ‘’Junior of a Junior’’ hence the name, JayR. JayR shared, “instead of all the confusion and the long names they are calling me or each other Gaudencio… they called me JayR na lang.” ‘I am very green minded.’ Apart from being the Philippines’ R&B King, JayR is also known as a producer, an actor, an endorser and a restaurateur… Asked if there’s something about him that not a lot of people knows, Jay R, without hesitation answered, “I think what a lot of people don’t know is I am very green minded,” and he giggled while I was left with a question mark on my face. JayR explained, “That sounded kinda bad but... green minded in eco-friendly way... I practice green-living at home and I’ve been green since elementary pa… na to recycle, to save water ganito and so… I carried on those traits.” Even if JayR has not yet encountered groups who share the same advocacy as his, JayR said, “I want to do it myself. I want to use clean energy for it is better for the world,” and hopes that by doing that example, he can share it to the world and spread the practice. Music Influence Most of the successful singers nowadays were either a product of a televised singing contest or someone who has undergone intense vocal trainings in 30

some prestigious training school for voice. But JayR has his family to thank, for his interest, passion and love for music. “My dad is the eldest of his brothers and sisters and all of them are musically inclined. They have their own bands and that’s where I got my training,” JayR shared and added that people gets impressed when they learn that he doesn’t have any formal training and is just very thankful that he came from a musically inclined family. JayR fondly recalled when his first feat was, “my first performance was in elementary for our graduation. That’s when I discovered na marunong pala akong kumanta.” He then shared that he’s learned his passion in music through his parents as his father was a photographer and his mother assists a doctor at the hospital but both of them www.filipinostarmagazine.com

had shown JayR their true love/passion in music. “You know it’s really love and passion because they have their respective jobs. It’s never the technical type.” More goals and accomplishments otw “Another thing that I want to accomplish this year is getting a gold record and a platinum record for my new album ‘Elevated,’” shared JayR on his aim for his self-produced album from his music label, HomeWorkz Music. “It’s almost gold so that’s a good sign; kasi syempre platinum is double the amount of CDs than gold so sana… we get the gold soon.” Asked if when he will know that he’s reached his prime and had accomplished his dreams, JayR modestly answered, ”I

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don’t know if I could ever say that ‘I’ve completed my accomplishments,’ kasi nanganganak ‘yan eh after you make one. I think it’s natural for humans to want even more than what they have. So once you achieve something… parang you feel like after that achievement… you can feel like you can achieve more and your goals and standards becomes higher,” and shares that the same explanation speaks for his recent album, “‘Elevated.’” Of course, I had to ask what’s so special about him and how is he different compared to the other artists in the country, JayR enthusiastically answered, “I think what sets me apart from other artists in the Philippines is my passion talaga. My passion for music in the Philippines rises so high na I want to elevate the music industry itself, and that’s the difference ‘cause my drive is not just for me, it is also for my fellow artists.” He followed it quickly with, “Another difference that I have is I give back to my music community through ‘HomeWorkz.’ I get artists that are struggling to get into

music industry but are very talented. I give them a platform to showcase their talents and to be really seen by the world.”

welcomed by them,” JayR said excitedly. To close, JayR invites Filipinos and non-Filipino to watch his and Darren’s concert in July.

See you in Canada

“Sa lahat ng mga Filipino natin diyan sa Canada, I can’t wait to see you specially magperform para sa inyo. Gusto ko ‘yung pag-welcome niyo sa akin. Lagi kayong mababait at good vibes… Kaya kita-kita tayo diyan sa Canada for Darren Espanto’s show and I will be there and hopefully… we will all have fun together.”

JayR will be performing alongside Darren Espanto, Fil-Canadian singer and ‘The Voice Kids Philippines’ finalist, in his Canada Tour happening at Saskatoon TCU Place on July 3 and at Toronto Queen Elizabeth Theatre on July 4. JayR said his kudos to Darren for going back to his home and to perform in Canada, “You know the market around the world really loves him. So it was really a pleasure for me to join him in the concert.” “What I like about it in Canada is that I was born in America and my mga differences na ‘kong nakikita eh. So what I want to tell them is, ‘I cannot wait to be with them because everytime I’m in Canada, the welcome is just totally different and the aura of the people? It’s totally different talaga!’ They are very respectful. Kaya it’s really nice to be

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Going cheesy with JaDine

“I grew up with Jollibee talaga,” Nadine revealed. “I had my birthday parties in Jollibee. Tapos my brothers, my sisters, they had their birthday parties. My mom was a crew for Jollibee in her early ’20s.” The Fil-Australian James, meanwhile, shared, “There’s a lot of interacting with the people like…we had a store visit six times. We dressed up in their uniforms and we went behind the counter and served people. So it’s different way to endorsed a product and it’s fun.” So in the name of all things cheesy that may mushroom out of a young budding romance, we asked JaDine a few kilig questions: What would be a romantic date for you? James: “Siguro para sa akin, dapat gabi. It’s always more romantic at night. Anywhere you go – it’s more romantic at the beach, the mountains are more romantic at night.” Nadine: “Ako, it really depends on my mood. Minsan gusto ko maging adventurous…” Adventurous like sky diving, for instance? Nadine: “Never ko pa naman na-try. Parang hindi ko po yata kaya.” James: “Sky diving at night!”

ames Reid and Nadine Lustre are two of the most sought-after young stars today. Their love team has become quite a huge draw to young fans thanks to teen-bait films like “Diary Ng Panget,” “Talk Back And You’re Dead” and the recently released “Para Sa Hopeless Romantic.” JaDine, as the two have been affectionately called by fans, have been seen both on TV and in films being sweet and affectionate but this easy-going closeness also extends to life behind the cameras. In fact, fans could easily picture the two spending some quality time together during James’ recent birthday, and they would be right. In an interview, Nadine shared she 32

surprised James after their mall show in Pampanga with a trip to Sky Ranch. They went a day before his birthday and took a Ferris Wheel ride. It was a short but welcome getaway for the two busy young stars.

Nadine: “At night? Mas lalo na. Siguro (I prefer) ’yung intimate, ’yung kayong dalawa lang, walang ibang tao. Quiet, chill lang.” How would a guy give you a romantic proposal for a date?

On the day of James’ birthday, he spent the morning at a charity event at Nayon ng Kabataan in Mandaluyong. “It’s an orphanage. I went there, my sponsors helped me and I gave them gifts like back pack, school supplies and of course, food. We played some games, we had fun,” he said.

Nadine: “In person. Just ask me out, I mean, hindi naman kailangang bongga na may flowers pa. Ano lang, ‘Can we go out?’ Okay na ’yun sa akin. ’Pag in person, parang ang sarap…mas nakakathrill siya. Kasi nandiyan na eh. Hindi na pwede na mag-iisip ka pa. Kailangan sumagot ka na kaagad. Mas nakakakilig.”

Later that day, he spent the afternoon with Nadine in a press meet for their latest endorsement together for Jollibee’s Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Yum.

How should a guy ask a girl out?

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James: “In person. So (she will) know (what) your intentions are. (By asking

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face to face), I’ll know what kind of person you are. Because if you send a letter, that’s romantic but when you get there… I don’t know. You can always tell when someone’s talking to you if you’re gonna click. So if I ask you out and you can tell, ‘Ah… I think this would work.’ Ok, you say yes. What’s the cheesiest thing a guy has ever told you? Nadine: “Wala naman, wala akong maalala.”

nage-enjoy talaga ako.” James: “Oh, actually we already have plans for more movies, solo and together. We don’t plan to split up, but we plan to grow.” Nadine: “Grow individually and together.” What would be a good project for you? Nadine: “Action!”

What’s the cheesiest thing you’ve ever done for a girl? James: “I got a taste of action when I did ‘Talk Back And You’re Dead.’All the fighting scenes… I loved it. It was fun.”

James: “I think I’m very sweet, pero cheesy…” Nadine: “Ang pinaka naaalala kong sweet na nangyari sa akin, ’yung Valentine’s Day surprise niya (James). That was the most…” James: “Blooms in her dressing room and then I picked her up in a red convertible.” Nadine: “Yeah, that was my favorite part talaga.” James: “We’re driving around in a red convertible with a chauffer.” What’s the cheesiest or mushiest movie you’ve ever seen?

Nadine said she considers Angelina Jolie her action hero so she’d like to do a “Tomb Raider” type film. James likes Jason Statham and when told the Hollywood action star just came out in an action-comedy film, both James and Nadine agreed an actioncomedy project might be something they would like to do in the near future. Whatever project they end up doing next, we’re pretty sure the JaDine fans will fully support them. Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/going-cheesy-withjadine/#JSPXL4zqXAzrdZIF.99

Nadine: “‘The Proposal’ was really nice. I watched it. That’s the last movie that I watched… It’s funny lang. Kasi I’m not the type na gusto ’yung parang chick flick na iyak. Gusto ko ’yung comedy pa rin. RomCom-ish pa rin.” James: “‘Moulin Rouge.’ I love the songs in that movie. Actually the song I sang for you (Nadine) on your birthday, the version I sang is Ewan McGregor’s version they sang in that movie. (James sings a line of “Your Song” a capella) How do you see your career down the line? Do you still wanna be working together? Nadine: “Of course. I’m having fun working with him. Kahit every day kaming magkasama hindi ako nagsasawa. Sobrang

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Toni reveals venue of wedding with Direk Paul

ANILA – Although she has been mum about the details of her upcoming wedding with director Paul Soriano, Toni Gonzaga revealed in a magazine interview where they are planning to tie the knot. Citing the TV host’s interview in the June issue of Metro Weddings magazine, entertainment site Push reported that Gonzaga and Soriano will get married at a church in the actress’ hometown in Taytay, Rizal for “sentimental reasons.” “It’s a little tricky holding the ceremony in the church I grew up in Taytay, but that’s where I had a lot of my firsts. It’s where I first sang. It’s where I [was] first told I could start a singing career,” she said. “It’s also my parents’ dream to see me marry in that church, so I want to make it happen,” she added. In the same interview, the TV host also shared that she will be wearing a gown by popular American fashion designer Vera Wang. “Even before Paul proposed, I’d always drop by a Vera Wang boutique when I was abroad, just to admire the dresses,” she said. Until today, Gonzaga and Soriano have yet to reveal when their marriage will take place. Gonzaga, however, was thrown a bridal shower just last May 31 on “ASAP,” an indication that the wedding may happen soon.

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june HOROSCOPE ASTROTWINS, ASTROLOGY FORECAST Feeling a bit sluggish on the 1st? You’ve got nothing to worry about, cuz everything seems shiny and new on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, inagawa itong halos imposible para sa iyo upang manatili sa kama hanggang tanghali o maging sa isang masamang mood! Naniniwala ka sa pagkakaroon ng pananampalataya at nanonood ng mga palatandaan sa ika-9 at 10, kaya bakit tuksuhin kapalaran sa pamamagitan ng pagpunta laban sa iyong intuwisyon? Those inner voices are screaming at you for a reason.

You know all of that stuff you swept under the rug last month? Well, it’s about to be exposed on the 1st. Oops! Ang maganda dun, kaya mo ng harapin lahat yun ngayon. Backing away from challenges isn’t really your style right now. There’s a definite ‘hang on loosely but don’t let go’ vibe in one of your relationships on the 7th and 8th, especially if you’ve agreed to keep things casual.

Well aren’t you just the perfect picture of contentment on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! Everything seems to be going right... knock on wood. Hopefully you can keep the momentum going until the 9th and 10th, because things get a little bit muddled on those days. Where are your keys? Where did you leave your phone? What did your sweetie ask you to pick up on you way home, was it the dry cleaning or deodorant? Ugh, you hate feeling like you’d lose your head if it wasn’t attached.

You know that feeling you have deep down on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th that you keep ignoring? The one that’s trying to tell you something important? Actually paying attention to it is a very good idea - it could save you a lot of heartache. You’re in the mood to share one of your juicy secrets on the 9th and 10th, but - whoa - if you end up telling it to someone who spreads it around, you’ll be a social media outcast or laughing stock. Maybe you should keep it to yourself after all.

They say it’s lucky to be able to pick your friends because you can’t pick your family, and you’re really feeling that on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Would you spend your free time around these people if you could avoid it? Probably not, but right now they need you and you’re too good of a person not to help them out! You discover new ways of doing things - especially when it comes to organizing your stuff - on the 7th and 8th that could really change your life

You’re totally unaware of the amazing effect you have on people on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, aren’t you!? You’re a ball of energy, rolling over everything in your path, but not in a bad way. Your enthusiasm is contagious, so keep on goin’! You’re one-of-a-kind on the 9th and 10th, and your original ideas are wanted by think tanks, educational institutions, and prestigious government organizations, but you’re perfectly happy to sit home with your friends or loved ones playing board games and acting childish (in a good way).

Once your mind is made up on the 5th and 6th, there’s no convincing you otherwise. No way. Not even a little! Stubborn much?! Admitting there’s more than one way to do things is easier for you for some reason on the 7th and 8th, and the world better get ready for some wacky ideas to come their way. It’s fun to play the mad scientist, especially when your inventions are actually helpful, or at the very least entertaining.

You’re not in the mood to sit still on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, so why not take a trip? If you can only manage a few days, that’s better than nothing. Or if you’re really crunched for time, even taking the long way home satisfies a little bit of that wanderlust you’ve got going. Halos lahat makakasundo mo on the 7th and 8th, so get out there and mix and mingle. Kung single ka, baka makilala mo na si “Mr. Right” but you can’t be afraid to talk to strangers.

Enter all of the sweepstakes and contests that you can on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, and sign up for free memberships, call in old debts, clip coupons - you deserve everything that comes your way, Aquarius dear, and you shouldn’t have to work for it! You’re a true inspiration to others on the 7th and 8th, especially young children.

If you’re feeling a little down or worn out on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, do something to make yourself feel better. It would be nice kung meron kang ‘someone’ na magdadala sayo ng lunch or sasamahan kang magpa-massage, but if that magical person doesn’t exist in your life, pamper yourself. You’ve got a lot of drive on the 9th and 10th, but it still feels like you’re spinning your wheels. In quicksand.

You’ve got serious swagger on the 1st, and, yes, the self-confidence you’re radiating right now is enough to rival the energy of the Sun, so don’t let it go to waste. It takes a lot for you to label a situation or problem ‘urgent,’ but that’s just what you do on the 7th and 8th. The energy around you is a little bit weird, but luckily this ‘off feeling’ only lasts for a couple days.

Stand up and speak your mind on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. You’ve got a lot to say, and there are a lot of people listening. Good thing you’ve got some serious chutzpa; your courage definitely helps you get through some unsure moments! Do you have friends in high places? Or does someone owe you a favor? It’s time to cash in on the 5th and 6th; don’t be afraid to ask for what you have coming to you. There are some really intriguing things in front of you on the 11th and 12th, and you excel at solving riddles and puzzles.

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OO NGA NAMAN! Nanay: Anak, hindi ka ba nahihiya??! Linis ako nang linis dito tapos ikaw, naglalaro lang jan?!! Anak: Nay, hindi ba mas nakakahiya kung ako ang naglilinis jan at ikaw ang naglalaro dito?? Toink... HALLOW GRACIA!! Kung nag-GAY LANGUAGE sana sila GMA at GARCI eh di walang SCAM! GMA: hallow gracia! GARCI: uy mother ever! Na chenilyn de kimberlyn ko na po yung mga chuva eke k. GMA: bonggacious! Eh yung mga chenes chenes, carry na ba? GARCI: flatshoes! Winnie santos mama, wiz na wori eclavou na ever! Na chorva na! GMA: ang tarushki! Maldita ka talaga vruha ka! Eh di windra na naman watashi?! GARCI: anufi ate. GMA: oshah ba.

CHILD SUPPORT Divorced father: anak pag-uwi mo bigay mo sa nanay mo itong cheke at sabihin mo 18 yrs old ka na, huling cheke na makukuha niya for child support tapos tignan mo kung ano ang expression ng face niya. Anak: mom, sabi ni dad bigay ko daw sayo itong cheke, last support na niya ito sakin kasi 18 na ako. Pagkatapos tignan ko daw expression ng face mo. Mom: sa susunod na pagbisita mo sa kanya paki sabi salamat sa suporta kahit di mo siya tatay! Pagkatapos tignan mo expression ng face niya. WHY GOD INVENTED MENOPAUSE Once upon a time, a 70 year old woman gave birth. BISITA: pwedeng makita ang baby mo? MOM: mamaya na. 30 minutes later... BISITA: pwede na bang makita? MOM: oo, pero hintay muna tayo na umiyak kasi nakalimutan ko kung saan

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ko linagay.

Joketime

MATH LAB BOY: I know we are also ‘matter’, we can’t occupy the same space at the same time. Kaya aalis na lang ako. GIRL: Bakit ganun para tayong mga parallel lines, why can’t we meet at the same point? BOY: Your verbs and actions are not correct that’s why all of the subjects are affected. GIRL: Ayoko na. You’ve reached my boiling point. And now my heart is getting to its freezing point! THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR DURING YOUR OWN SURGERY Nasaan ‘yung gunting na bago? Bakit may kalawang ‘to? 10ml? May nakasurvive na ba dyan? Sabi ko 5ml lang! Doc, ubos na po pala yung anesthesia. Kanina pa bukas yung tiyan, asan yung pantahi? Sunog! Sunog! Labas lahat!

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Lutong Nanay: Ginataang Kamansi

s per Wikipedia, “Kamansi (Artocarpus camansi Blanco) is a single-stemmed evergreen tree. It is a wild ancestor of Rimas (Artocarpus altilis) found in the Philippines. It can be readily distinguished from its close relative, Rimas (Artocarpus altilis), by its very spiny fruits with little pulp and numerous large, light brown seeds.” Many are not familiar with this dish but if you love eating dishes cooking in coconut milk, I guarantee you; you are going to love this one too!

By: Mrs. Z.

Go on, read the ingredients and cook it for yourself and your family. Ingredients: 2 cans, canned bread fruit in water, rinsed and washed in cold water Half a bundle of sitaw (string beans), cut into 4-5 parts. 1 small purple onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbsp. bagoong 1 can coconut milk 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp. Patis (Squid brand) 1/4 cup vinegar Pepper to taste 1 tbsp. Coconut oil 2 red chili (optional)

Procedure: Heat the coconut oil. Saute the onion then the garlic and the bagoong. Cook for 2 mins. Add the chopped breadfruit (kamansi) pieces and your sitaw, stir well for another 2 mins. Add in the all the ingredients except the coconut milk. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes in low heat. Once simmered, take the lid off and add the coconut milk in high heat to reduce the liquid. Do not cover or else it will curd. Mix well and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve with steam parboiled rice and fried fish.

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Nanay Notes: Ginataan dishes are great for allergies. This dish is very high in fiber and will lessen your craving for rice and fiber is really good for your digestion as it cleanses one's colon. Mrs. Z is the author of the book “THE KITCHEN ALCHEMIST.” Transform your body. An easy and practical program to lose 2-3 lbs a week without exercise.” Check her website at alliswell.ca for more tips and recipes.

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