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Cavite Vice Gov. Jolo Revilla, on crisis?
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ON of ‘alleged’ PDAF scam accomplice, Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., had sustained a gunshot wound last evening of February 28 and was immediately brought to Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Rumors that he ‘allegedly’ committed suicide circled around: on TV, print and mostly at the World Wide Web.
di natin alam.“Mukhang malabo rin kasi ang posisyon kasi ‘pag humahawak ng baril, usually naka-point away sa tao... ‘pag tinamaan ka sa chest, dapat ‘yung position mo medyo weird,” said Tabujara to PhilStar.
Peaceful Responsible Owners of Guns (PROGUN) acting secretary general Atty. Ernesto Tabujara told in an interview with PhilSTAR that he thinks the younger Revilla’s gunshot wound froma .40-caliber Glock pistol was “self-inflicted”.
Policemen have yet to test and investigate what really happened as the incident was not immediately called to their attention nor the gun used was surrendered right away.
“Sa tingin ko, based on the report on the trajectory ng baril at sa tama niya sa chest, feeling ko ito ay self-inflicted. Medyo (sinadya). Kung mayroon mang aksidente, parang napakaibang aksidente ‘yun. Baka may ibang tao,
Jolo was released from the hospital last March 8. Atty. Raymond Fortun, Revilla’s speaker, posted: He will be recuperating at his parents’ house in Alabang under his mother’s care,
Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla said wound from the sustained gunshot will take three weeks to a month to heal.
‘Children’s Show,’ Richard Gomez win in Portugal
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wo Filipinos won at the 35th Oporto (Portugal) International Film Festival or Fantasporto last Saturday.
Roderick Cabrido’s “Children’s Show” won the Special Jury Award in the Orient Express section and Richard Gomez won best actor in the Directors’ Week competition for Michael Tuviera’s “The Janitor.” “Wow! This is beautiful news. God is good! It’s my first time to win in an international film fest,” Goma, as Gomez is known in local show biz, told the Inquirer upon learning of his victory. “It was an unexpected blessing. It serves as inspiration for aspiring indie filmmakers and producers like me … that we can compete alongside foreign films,” Cabrido said. The jury called Cabrido’s film “surprising.” Both films are products of last year’s Cinemalaya. Bayani San Diego Jr. www.filipinostarmagazine.com
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philippine showbiz news Judy Ann Santos on brief tiff with Kris Aquino: Nothing wrong with what I did day, for being similarly critical of her brother. A few days later, Kris posted on Instagram a conversation with Juday, in which the actress supposedly said, “I didn’t make the comment with the intention of hurting someone. I just want to express what I think about what happened, which was really an eye-opener.”
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ANILA, Philippines—Having made peace with President Benigno Aquino III’s sister Kris Aquino over a comment she posted on Instagram, actress Judy Ann “Juday” Santos said she would continue to participate in social media discussions about pressing national issues. In fact, she told reporters at a press conference for “Someone to Watch Over Me,” her new drama series on ABSCBN, “I’d do it again. There was nothing wrong with what I did. I don’t regret it.” Juday posted on her Instagram account part of a 2011 news clip about US President Barack Obama canceling earlier appointments so he could be present at the arrival of bodies of US troops killed in Afghanistan. She wrote the caption: “Just saying … Obama knows his priorities.” Netizens interpreted the post as a swipe on President Aquino, who was not present when the bodies of the SAF 44 arrived from Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Unfollowed Kris famously “unfollowed” some show biz friends on Instagram, including Ju4
In any case, Juday said she will be more careful with future online posts. “You all know that I am very outspoken,” she told the media. “[But] I would never post anything against a particular person. It’s always about a situation that I don’t like.” Unfair She added: “It’s unfair what some people say, that show biz personalities should not be involved in politics. We pay taxes, we vote … we have the right to speak up about the government and issues that affect the future of our children.” Since the incident, Juday said, she hasn’t run into Kris. “I’m praying that, when it happens, wala nang [problema]. I texted her a birthday greeting and she replied,” Juday said. “I was so relieved.” Juday also confirmed that she had a “little misunderstanding” with the network bosses. But she said they had patched things up. “It wasn’t a big deal, nothing we couldn’t fix. Everything’s OK now, we have projects lined up. It wasn’t an issue about work, but about relationships,” she said, but did not elaborate. In “Someone to Watch Over Me,” Juday plays an agent of the National Bureau of Investigation. www.filipinostarmagazine.com
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Liza Soberano Enrique Gil
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‘Forevermore’ is Pinoys’ new fancy
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We’re best friends. I’ve already told her about my feelings, but we have to wait till she turns 18.
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Netizens on full support
One fan religiously watches and tallies Forevermore’s daily ratings, not just locally but all over the world.
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BSCBN and Star Creative’s romantic drama starred by Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano swoon and keep Pinoys ‘wanting more.’ Gil plays as ‘Xander’, a “rebellious”, “broken” and the only inheritor of a hotel tycoon and Soberano plays as ‘Agnes’, a “simple” and “humble” daughter of a strawberry farmer in Benguet. This modern ‘prince charming’ drama begun when Xander—who’s intoxicated, crashes over Agnes’ strawberry truck in his parachute. To teach him a lesson, his family made him work at the strawberry farm under Agnes’ family and the other farmers’ care. The shows’ rating from Kantar Media soared two weeks after it was first aired, “’Forevermore’ garnered a national TV rating of 30.25 on November 10, its highest since it debuted last October 27’”, said the producer in an interview with ABSCBN. Kantar Media attributed the increase to “strong viewership across urban and rural areas,” and is also a hit among The Filipino Channel (TFC) viewers.
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Many were swept away by how ‘Xander’ treats ‘Agnes’ but in reality, the two most-sought-after-love team admits that they are just best friends. In a recent interview with Inquirer, the 22-year-old Gil revealed their status, “We’re best friends. I’ve already told her about my feelings, but we have to wait till she turns 18.” While Soberano, in an interview with
PEP.ph admitted that her first impression of the actor was “He’s a playboy”, adding “Kasi he seems to be the type of guy who knows how to play with girls.” But all that changed later on and shared that Gil is a “family-oriented guy.”
What’s next?
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shared that they are now shooting a movie titled, “The Bet”, a pop fiction novel with the same title. “Full episodes of ‘Forevermore’ can be seen via TFC.tv, right after its Philippine airing and through TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.” 7
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JULIA BARRETTO turned 18
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sang bonggang party ang magaganap ngayong Marso 10, 2015 sa Makati Shangrila-Ballroom when Julia Barretto turned 18. Yes, debutante na nga ang magandang anak anak nina Dennis Padilla at Marjorie Baarretto. Dahil dalaga na siya, marami ang nagi-expect ng maraming pagbabago sa buhay ng pretty young actress.
“I want to believe that the pirpose of my debut is to bring everyone close to my heart together.Na magkaroon na ng peace.” pahayag ni Julia sa kanyang presscon. Mukhang magkakatotoo ang mga “miracles” na wini-wish ni Julia sa nalalapit niyang debut. Kamakailan lang ay nagkausap na sila ng kanyang amang si Dennis Padilla at personal niyang iniabot dito ang invitation para sa kanyang debut party.
Sinabi rin ni Julia na hindi na niya papalitan ang surname ng tatay niya na Baldivia. Itutuloy na niya ang paggamit nito. Juli’s 18 candles include Dani Barretto, Claudia Barretto, Patita Tumpalan, Erich Gonzales, Alora Sasam, Natalia Ortega, Nicole Barretto, Cris Javarro, Marissa kalaw, Pokwang, RB Chanco,Lala Flores, Denise Heredia, Coy Barretto, Ella Panganiban, Liz Uy, Janella Salvador, Liza Soberano and Maja Salvador. Among her 18 roses include Dennis Padilla, Matteo Guidicelli, Rayver Cruz, Enchong Dee, Khalil Ramos, Robi Domingo, Sam Concepcion, Dominique Roque, Laon Barretto, Mark Barretto, John Barretto, Cholo Barretto, Jason Soong, Mark Soong, Miguel Barretto, John Sweet Lapus, Enrique Gil and Inigo Pascual. Ang kanyang gown ay may tatlong kulay na paborito niya na gawa ni Michael Cinco, white, gray and silver. Styling will be by Liz Uy, and hair and make-up by John Valle and Lala Flores. “If there’s a symbol na makikita in my debut, it will be a horse. Powerful and it can be very elegant. Sophisticated and very energetic. It’s all naman depends sa perspective ng tao.” Not being a Barretto or Baldivia, it’s just Julia.
“Yes, i came to him when he had a guesting for a show sa ABS CBN. I went to his dressing room. I listened to him to what he had to say. Marami kaming napag-usapan. I hugged him coz namiss ko sya ng sobra. I know we will have more time after this.” “Ininvite ko silang lahat, my lola, my titas, cousins. Kung hindi makakapunta, hindi ko na kontrolado ‘yun.” May nagsabi na makakasabay niya ng birthday si Gretchen Barretto na sa London magsi-celebrate ng kanyang kaarawan since nandun ang anak nitong si Dominique. “It’s her birthday. It’s not about myself anymore. Anak niya ‘yun at hindi naman ako ganun kababaw na pagtatampuhan pa iyon. Ha ha ha! Actually, my mom (Marjorie) ang mas stressed at hands-on pa sa akin. Hindi naman siya ang may debut.” Sa panayam kay Julia ay naitanong din dito kung ano ang masasabi niya na mahigpit niyang karibal sa popularity sina Liza Soberano at Janella Salvador? Nadadagdagan pa nga ang mga bashing sa kanya dahil pumapanig pa ang kanyang tita Gretchen sa mga ito kung kumparahan ang pinag-uusapan. “Ha ha ha! Iyan na ata ang pinaka-nakakatawang rumor na ikinalat sa akin.Sana, may kinalaman man lang sa pamilya. Wala ‘yun. Masaya ako kay Liza na ka-batch ko. That’s how you would feel pag may magandang nangyayari lalo para sa halos kasabay mo. They are both part of my debut.” 8
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Pinag-aagawan si Geoff
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inag-aagawan si Geoff Eigenmann ng dalawang babae sa “Kailan Tama Ang Mali” , sina Max Collins at Empress Schuck. Isa itong drama na medyo maselan ang kuwento na may konti ring pa-sexy. Mula sa mga fantasy at drama, patungo na sa mga matured at mapaghamong papel ang aktor. Mukhang game na game na sa pagpapa-sexy ang guwapong si Geoff Eigenmann. Mukhang sa tunay na buhay ay ganundin na pinag-aagawan at hinahabol siya ng mga babae. Sino kaya ang mas pipiliin niya kina Max at Empress in real life? At paano niya ikukumpara ang dalawang maganda at seksing mga babae? “Magkaiba sila, eh. ‘Yung kay Max, medyo tender..kasi wife ko siya. Yung kay Empress, mas lust”, tawang sabi ng aktor. In real life ba eh, na-obsessed na siya sa isang babae? “If you’re in a relationship, ipaglalaban mo ‘yun. Siya lang ‘yun. ‘Yung obsession kasi is like you’re stalking a person and it happened to me during my high school days.I considered it stalking kasi sinusundan ko talaga siya. Sobrang ganda nung girl,eh. Wala namang nangyari, hanggang dun lang kasi I was very young then.” kuwento ng aktor.
Isa si Geoff sa may pinakaguwapong mukha among our male actors. Isa si Geoff sa mga tinilian at pinalakpakan nang rumampa sya sa Cosmo Bash. Dun, nagpasilip ng konting “sexiness” ang binata nang magsuot siya ng sexy underwear to the delight of his fans, mapababae, lalake at bading. Ngayon kaya ay madi-dare siyang gawin ulet iyon? “Tingnan natin...matagal pa naman ‘yun..September or October pa. May time pa to prepare.It’s just a matter of focusing kung mas malalagpasan ko pa ang ginawa ko dun.” Ibig niyang sabihin, mas kaya pa niyang ibaba ang underwear niya at mas maging daring pa? “Yeah...i guess so. I can be ano naman... “ I mean lahat naman yata ng Eigenmann may pagka-exhibitionist So, I guess, kaya pa. Ha ha ha!.” tawang sabi ni Geoff. Kaya ba niyang gawin ang pelikula na mala-Fifty Shades of Grey? “I’m actually being compared to Christian Grey ( Jamie Dornan). Ha ha ha!” tawang hirit ni Geoff. “Well, may mga nagsasabi nga...marami ang nagsasabi na kahawig ko raw si Jamie Dornan. Marami ang nagku-compare. Nakakata-
wa nga, eh. But I haven’t seen the movie yet. I haven’t read the book. But I’ve heard about the book. I’ve been told na, physically na pareho or kamukha ko nga raw Kulang lang sa height. Very familiar nga raw.” pakli pa ng aktor. Mukhang game nga sa pagpapa-sexy si Geoff at sinabi niya na given a sexy role kailangang paghandaan. “Preparations of course. Physically and emotionally. Sa tingin nyo ba isa akong Eigenmann, hindi ko kakayanin ‘yun?’’ at muling natawa ang aktor sa hirit niya. Sino naman ang pipiliin niyang leading lady sakaling sobrang sexy ng pelikulang ibibigay sa kanya? “That I can’t answer. Hindi mo masasabi, eh. Well, marami tayong artista na magagaling at magaganda na ang seseksi pa. Siguro, kung sinuman siya... dapat ready rin siya sa gagawin naming.” huling tsika pa ni Geoff sa pagtatapos ng aming tsikahan.
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‘SIR CHIEF’ MAY BAGONG PAGBIBIDAHAN
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AGSASAMA SA isang light drama teleserye sina Richard Yap at Judy Ann Santos, na ang working title ay Someone To Watch Over Me. Sa March magsisimula ang taping nito at sa panayam namin kay “Sir Chief”, sinabi nitong excited na siyang makatrabaho si Juday na isa rin sa mga hinahangaan niyang artista. “I know Juday as a very good actress,
masipag at very professional. I’m looking forward sa pagtatrabaho namin,” aniya.
ng loveteam namin ni Jodi,” masayang tsika pa ni Richard.
Sa naturang panayam, sinabi ni Richard na “aksidente” lang ang pagiging artista niya at hindi niya akalaing sisikat siya nang husto. Isa siyang businessman at sa isang event ay nakita siya ng isang ABSCBN staff na noo’y naghahanap ng medyo matured-looking guy para sa Please Be Careful With My Heart. “Nilapitan niya ako at sabi eh, magpunta raw ako sa ABS para sa look test. Ako naman, nagpunta tapos after nu’n sinabihan akong kasama sa bagong show. Ayun na nga, ginawa namin at nagustuhan ng mga tao. Nagustuhan nila ang story nina Maya at Sir Chief,” kuwento ni Richard.
Bukod sa gagawing teleserye with Juday, may mga nakaline-up pang pelikula si Richard sa Star Cinema. May pag-asa pa bang magtambal ulit sila ni Jodi since hindi na matutuloy ang pagsasa-pelikula ng Please Be Careful With My Heart?
Hapily married si Richard at may dalawang anak na babae. Sabi nito, never nagselos ang kanyang wife sa kanila ni Jodi Sta. Maria. “Siya pa nga ang nagsasabi sa akin na mas maging sweet ako kay Jodi kahit sa mga mall shows namin. Actually, fan siya www.filipinostarmagazine.com
“Sana… isa sa mga movie kong gagawin makasama ko ulit siya. I miss her, especially ‘yung pagiging masayahin niya, down to earth, at sobrang maasikasong leading lady.” Just recently ay nanalo si Richard Yap bilang Best New Movie Actor sa 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies. "I’m very happy for that award. Hindi ko akalain na darating ako sa point na mananalo ako ng award. As of now, gusto ko lang magtrabaho at ini-enjoy ko na ang showbiz. But winning an award is like a bonus sa trabaho mo. Maraming salamat sa PMPC." 11
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PMPC salutes excellence in movies
By: Direk Ronald Rafer
Vancouver area publisher covering the event with Filipino Star Magazine correspondent and PMPC voting member Ronald Rafer (left).
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he 31st Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for movies was held Sunday night, March 8 at The Theater in Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque City. The evening featured performances from Jay R, Kyla, and the top 4 of The Voice of the Philippines. Sid Lucero (Timothy Eigenmann) presented the in memoriam segment, which paid tribute to industry members who have passed on, including his father Mark Gil, comedian Arvin "Tado" Jimenez, and Elaine Cuneta, the mother of Megastar Sharon Cuneta, grandmother to KC Concepcion. Here is the list of winners: MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE 12 12
YEAR WINNER: Nora Aunor, Dementia MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR TIE: John Lloyd Cruz, The Trial, and Piolo Pascual, Starting Over Again MOVIE OF THE YEAR WINNER: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo / Philippians Productions & Entertainment Inc., Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Films, and RCP Productions MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Enzo Williams, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR WINNER: The Janitor / APT Entertainment, Inc. and Cine-
malaya Foundation INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Michael Tuviera, The Janitor MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Nicco Manalo, The Janitor MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR TIE: Gretchen Barretto, The Trial, and Sylvia Sanchez, The Trial NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR WNNER: Richard Yap, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2 NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
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WINNER: Sofia Andres, Relaks, It’s Just PagIbig MOVIE CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR TIE: Miggs Cuaderno, Asintado, and Bimby Yap, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2 TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (MAINSTREAM FILMS): MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Ricardo Lee, Enrico Santos, and Kriz Gazmen, The Trial MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Carlo Mendoza, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
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MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Benjamin Tolentino, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
WINNER: “Hindi Pa Tapos” , Bonifacio: Ang Unang PanguloComposed and Performed by Gloc 9, Arranged by Paulo Zarate
MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Roy Lachica and Joel Bilbao, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (INDIE FILMS):
MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Von De Guzman, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Albert Michael Idioma, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Arlyn Dela Cruz, Maratabat (Pride And Honor) INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Rain Yamson, II, Magkakabaung
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Chito Sumera, Mga Kuwentong Barbero (Barber’s Tales) INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Von De Guzman, Dementia INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Albert Michael Idiom a and Alex Tomboc, The Janitor
INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Tara Illenberger, The Janitor
INDIE MOVIE ORIGINAL THEME SONG OF THE YEAR WINNER: “Sige Lang Nang Sige”, Hari Ng Tondo Lyrics by Bibeth Orteza, Music by Myke Salomon, Interpreted by Aiza Seguerra, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, and Cris Villonco
INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION
SPECIAL AWARDS:
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DARLING OF THE PRESS: Vicky Morales Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award: Ms. Celia Rodriguez. Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award: Maryo J. delos Reyes PMPC Star Awards for TV is annual award giving body recognizing the outstanding programming produced by the several TV networks in the Philippines every year. It was founded by the Philippine Movie Press Club together with Airtime Marketing, Inc. (as the TV special producer) in 1987. These are the award categories to be given away yearly. 13 13
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GRETCHEN BARRETTO, nakatanggap ng award sa PMPC K AMAKAILAN AY nag-celebrate ng kanyang 45th birthday si Gretchen Barretto. At itinuturing niyang magandang regalo sa kanyang katatapos na kaarawan ang pananalo niya bilang Movie Actress Of The Year sa 31st PMPC Star Awards For Movies na ginanap noong Linggo, March, 8, sa The Theater ng Solaire Hotel. Kinabukasan, March 9, Lunes, ay lumipad na patungong London ang aktres para bisitahin ang kanyang anak na si Dominique. “Kasi meron kaming rule sa bahay na kapag may nagbi-birthday… it’s a month long celebration,” sabi ng aktres. “So… ewan ko kung anong klase ‘yon. Pero nakakapagod din pala na na maraming birthday celebration na one month long nga. Two weeks ako doon. Every month naman, nando’n ako, e.” May regalo ba siya sa kanyang sarili on her recent birthday? “Alam mo, before my birthday, tinawagan ako ni Tony. Papunta akong Manaoag (sa Pangasinan). He’s asking what do I want for my birthday. Talagang… alam mo, hanggang ngayon hindi ko alam kung ano ang gusto ko. Sabi ko… lahat na yata naibigay na niya sa akin. Uhm… sa isip ko, gusto ko na lang manalo sa Star Awards. Na… I wanna get over the tension and the excitement of being one of the nominees for best supporting actress. And nanalo naman ako!” Gretchen looks very positive and very happy nga nowadays. “I have all the reasons to be happy. I’m 45 years old. I have my career. I have Tony and Dominique. I have the anchor of my life, ‘yong pamilya ko, I have my friends. Alam mo, I think I have learned to enjoy what I have and not look for what I don’t yet have. I think, uhm… to wake up every morning knowing that you’re healthy and the people around 14
you are healthy and alive. There is really so much to be grateful for.” So iyon din ang sikreto ng ageless beauty niya? Na she looks really much much younger than her age? “Well I also exercise and work very hard!” natawa ulit na sambit ni Gretchen. Sa pag-alis niya patungong London, mami-miss niya ang debut ng pamangkin niya at anak ng kapatid niyang si Marjorie Barretto kay Dennis Padilla na si Julia Barretto. “Yes! But I don’t wanna talk abou it. And I demand respect. Tonight is my night. The birthday of Julia will be her night. So let’s give it to her. I hope that’s clear. You cannot force me to say anything you want to hear from me. When I say no… it’s no.” Ano ang mga future projects na aabangan from her? “Well you know, I’m very happy with ABS-CBN. I’m very happy with Star Cinema. The offers always comes from them. I wait kung ano ang ibibigay sa akin. I trust that whatever is given to www.filipinostarmagazine.com
me will be a good one. Because lahat ng ibinigay sa akin, talaga namang nabiyayaan tayo sa ratings at saka sa awards. So I have no right to ask for anything. So I will wait. Naghintay ako ng many years… 15 years bago ako nabigyan ng teleserye at ng magandang episode ng MMK. So I don’t mind waiting one month… two months. I don’t even mind waiting for a longer period of time. And it’s up to ABS-CBN kung ano ang magandang proyekto.” Dati sa mga interviews ng media kay Gretchen, lagi niyang sinasabi na if there’s one thing na alam niya sa kanyang sarili, she always forgive people who have hurt her. Hindi pa rin nawawala at laging nasa puso niya ang forgiveness. “Yes. We pray. We always pray. And I hope you don’t go anywhere further than that!” nangiting sabi pa ng aktres.” “You know what I also learned is to respect people, people’s emotion. And, uhm… that’s very important. To know what respect means and to practice it. Now, let’s just enjoy the night. Let’s not get into religion, politics, or family feud,” panghuling nasabi ni Gretchen.
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MAJA SALVADOR, umaariba ang career
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irst quarter pa lang ng 2015 pero ang ganda na kaagad ng nangyayari sa career ni Maja Salvador. Muli siyang kinuha ng Sisters Sanitary Napkin para sa bagong campaign nila na tinawag na “Omnibus” na ikakalat sa pamamagitan ng social media at iba’t ibang web sites. Bukod sa endorsement, solong babaeng bida rin si Maja sa teleseryeng Bridges of Love ng ABS-CBN na magsisimula na sa March 16 at ipapalit sa Two Wives. “Sobrang dami ng blessings kaya sobra rin talaga akong nagpapasalamat kay Lord,” masaya niyang pahayag. Gagampanan ni Maja sa serye ang role ng isang star dancer. Gusto sana niyang magpunta ng Pegasus para obserbahan ang buhay ng mga totoong star dancer ng club, pero hindi na niya ito ginawa dahil galing mismo ng Pegasus ang kanyang make-up artist. Bilang star dancer, kailangan ni Maja na gumiling at kumadyot-kadyot sa kanyang mga eksena habang pinanonood ng mga tao. “Madali lang namang sumayaw, ang medyo mahirap ay ‘yung dapat inaakit ko sa pagsayaw ko ang mga tao. Dapat kasi, mahumaling sila sa akin,” paliwanag ng aktres. Inamin din ni Maja na si Anne Curtis ang first choice for Bridges of Love. Kaya lang, may Dyesebel daw ito nu’ng time na ‘yon. “Ang mahalaga naman, sa akin napunta, ‘di ba? Wala akong pakialam kahit pa second choice lang ako,” katwiran pa niya. Very supportive daw ang kanyang bf na si Gerald Anderson kahit medyo may pagka-sexy ang role niya sa bagong serye. “Pagdating sa trabaho, walang sey ‘yun, wah siya care. Ganun kami, eh. Basta trabaho, suportahan kami. Work yun, eh. Iba naman sa personal. Saka he’s very happy when I told him the story of “Bridges....”. Tapos magagaling pa ang mga artistang makakasama ko, di ba? Walang problema sa aspetong ‘yun sa amin ni Gerald. Alam namin ang trabaho at malayo ‘yun sa personal.” Ang ganda-ganda nga ni Maja dahil pag-aagawan sina nina Jericho Rosales at Paulo Avelino. “Hahaha! Ganda, ko, di ba? Hindi, im just lucky na kasama ko ulet si Echo and this time with Pau. Both are good actors so masarap silang katrabaho. I’m sure marami akong matutunan sa kanila.” Kasama rin sina Carmina Villaroel at Zoren Legaspi sa “Bridges Of Love” na malapit ng mapanood sa Kapamilya network. Abangan!
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ALEX GONZAGA, CAREER ANG PRIORITY
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o time for love ang drama ngayon ni Alex Gonzaga. Kahit daw marami ang isiniset-up siya ng blind date, kung hindi naman niya siguradong magiging boyfriend niya ang lalaki ay hindi na lang niya ito sinisipot.
“Kasi if ever man na may ipakikilala sila sa akin na sa tingin ko ay boyfriend material, iga-grab ko talaga ‘yung chance. Pero kung nakikita ko na parang pang-kaibigan lang talaga, ‘wag na lang, kasi marami na rin naman akong friends,” sey pa ng kapatid ni Toni Gonzaga. Kumusta sila ni Kean na for a time eh hindi naging maganda ang ending ng kanilang pagkakaibigan? "Ay, okey na okey kami ni Kean. Saka wala namang kung anong hindi maganda sa aming dalawa. We are friends? Paano kung muling magparamdam sa kanya ang binata at ang ending ay sila pa rin ang magkatuluyan as gf-bf? "Ito po muna ang focus ko. As I've said, kung may dumating
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, iga-grab ko 'yun kung talagang meant to be na maging bf ko. Pero kung hindi, hindi na talaga. Si Kean is just a friend at mas masaya kami na magkaibigan lang kami." Bida si Alex sa TV version ng Inday Bote ng ABS-CBN na ayon kay Rondel Lindayag na business unit head ng naturang project, iba raw ‘to sa movie version na ginawa noon ni Maricel Soriano, although halaw pa rin ito sa komiks na sinulat ni Pablo Gomez. Hindi maiiwasang ikumpara si Alex kay Maricel na orginal bilang si Inday Bote at isa sa pinakamalakas niyang pelikula noon sa Regal Films. Anong sey ni Alex dito? "Naku, nakakahiya po kasi alam nating lahat na napakahusay ni ate Maricel sa comedy at kahit sa drama. Kaya lang , iba po yung atake ko dito na akong-ako lang yung mga antics na comedy, pero wala po akong ginaya sa style ni ate Maricel. Kung naaliw sila noon kay Inday Bote, im sure na mas maaaliw sila dito dahil marami kaming dinagdag na bago sa story at sa mga karakters na mapapanood ninyo."
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Kasama ni Alex na humarap sa grand presscon ang kanyang dalawang leading men na sina Kean Cipriano at Matteo Gudicelli, ang bagong child wonder na si Alonzo Muhlach na introducing sa programa, Biboy Ramirez, Alicia Alonzo, Jeffrey Santos, at marami pang iba. Of course, alam naman nating lahat na si Alonzo ay anak ng dating child wonder ng Philippine cinema na si Niño Muhlach kaya saan pa ba magmamana ang bata pagdating sa pag-arte, ‘di ba? Gaganap si Alonzo bilang isa sa mga duwendeng magiging kaibigan ni Inday na ang name ay Empoy.
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HARRISON FORD’s quick thinking saved lives
engine out. Harrison did what the best pilots in the world would do.” Onlooker Eddie Aguglia adds, “Looking at where he crashed and how the plane went down, I’m sure there was a moment where he said, ‘I’m not going to risk lives... it’s going to be just me’. He risked life and limb by putting it down on the golf course instead of trying to go further to try and get back to the airport. Another 25 to 30 yards and I don’t want to think about it. He saved several lives.” Ford suffered a broken pelvis and ankle in the accident and is recovering in a hospital.”
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he 72-year-old actor had an accident last March 5 after he took an emergency landing at a golf course in Venice, Los Angeles. The actor’s publicist released an online and was posted by Hollywood.com. “The Indiana Jones star was forced to make an emergency landing on a golf course in California on Thursday (05Mar15), when the engine of a vintage aircraft he was piloting failed not long after leaving the runway. Witnesses to the drama have now spo-
ken out to praise the star for managing to avoid crashing into any buildings in the area. Film producer Ryan Kavanagh, who has a commercial pilot’s licence, says, “He literally had five seconds (to decide what to do) - 99 per cent of pilots would have turned around to go back to the runway. The plane would have stalled, gone nose first and crashed. He made the correct turn that the plane was designed for with an
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His publicist, Ina Treciokas, later on released a statement on Ford’s status released by Holllywood.com. “Harrison was flying a WW2 vintage plane today which stalled upon take-off. He had no other choice but to make an emergency landing, which he did safely. He was banged up and is in the hospital receiving medical care. The injuries sustained are not life-threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery.”
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alma Hayek loves to talk about her age in interviews because it serves as a constant reminder of how wrong one Hollywood casting agent was when he told the Mexican star she would no longer be working in her late 30s. The 48 year old has five films coming out in 2015 and she’s more than happy being a Latin role model for gorgeous women in their 40s. But she admits there is a lot of pressure on women who want to succeed in a man’s world. The Frida star tells Britain’s The Guardian, “It’s crazy, you have to be much better than your male colleagues, just so you can maybe try and get the same salary as them. And you still have to be a good wife, a mother. “And now you have to be skinny, and you have to look 20 when you’re 40. It’s too much. We need to stop with the crazy expectations, give ourselves a break.”
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Cate Blanchett and husband adopt Daughter
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OS ANGELES–Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett and her husband have adopted a daughter, their fourth child, People magazine reported Friday. The 45-year-old and screenwriter husband Andrew Upton — who recently announced they are moving to the United States — adopted a girl named Edith, the celebrity bible said, quoting her publicist. The couple already have three sons: Ignatius, 6, Roman, 10, and Dashiell, 13. A publicist for the actress did not immediately respond to a request to confirm the adoption.
The actress is set to leave her Sydney home to move to America later this year, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald last month. Blanchett started out as a theater actress in Sydney, where she won critical and popular acclaim with a string of successes for the Sydney Theatre Company. She was also joint artistic director with Upton of the company from 2008 to 2012 and is patron of the Australian Film Institute. The couple previously spent nine years living in England. Upton said he wanted to return to writing while in the United States, according to the Herald. www.filipinostarmagazine.com
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KIM, career muna bago lovelife nyong i-enjoy muna namin ‘yun. Wag munang lagyan ng labels dahil baka masira. Plain friends lang kaming dalawa,” ani Kim sa pahayag sa kanya.
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anggang ngayon ay hindi pa raw ready si Kim Chiu na magka-boyfriend dahil ang priority niya ay ang kanyang career at family. Kahit may nanliligaw na outside showbiz, deadma lang ang dalaga. Ini-enjoy naman kasi ng actress ang pagiging single at ang kasikatan nito. Kung pag-uusapan ang friendship mayroon sila ni Xian Lim, friends lang talaga ang turingan nila sa isa’t isa. “Masaya kami ni Xian as friends. Hayaan
Mas relax daw si Kim kung walang relationship na mamamagitan sa kanila ni Xian. Pero ayaw niyang magsalita ng tapos dahil mapagbiro ang tadhana. Iba raw ‘yung katrabaho na walang MU, naibibigay mo nang todo ‘yung mga hinihingi sa eksena. Super kampante na si Kim kay Xian dahil sa dami na rin ng pelikulang pinagsamahan nila together. Wala raw kasing malisya kahit may kissing scene or bed scene silang dalawa. “Trabaho lang naman yun. Pagdating sa work, it’s just work. Napaka-gentleman naman ni Xian, guwapo at mabait so hindi siya mahirap mahalin. ‘Yun lang, andun kami sa friendship na masaya kami, walang problema at hindi kami nai-stress,” natatawang sabi ni Kim. Hindi naman pinagbabawalan ng pamilya si Kim makipagrelasyon. Nasa tamang
edad na nga naman ang dalagang pumili ng lalaking magugustuhan niya. ‘Yun nga lamang, hindi pa raw dumarating si Mr. Right. Ayaw nitong madaliin ang mga bagay-bagay lalo na pagdating sa love. Kung darating siya at mararamdaman ni Kim siya na nga ang itinakda, hindi na raw niya pakakawalan. Lahat ng bagay na nangyayari kay Kim ay ipinauubaya niya kay Lord. “Siya ang nakaaalam kung sino ang magiging kapalaran ko. Siya rin ang nagbigay ng blessing kung anuman mayroon ako. Kay Lord ko na ipinauubaya ang lahat, “Kung sino ang ibigay ni Lord sa akin, then siya na ‘yun! I know alam ni Lord kung sino ‘yun at alam niyang magiging masaya ako dun. For now, masayang ini-enjoy ko munang walang BF.. Masaya ako na maraming trabaho, na maraming blessings na dumarating sa akin. Ang masasabi ko lang, for now, si Xian ang pinaka-close na guy sa akin,” turan ni Kim.
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GAWAD PASADO 2015 I ni-anunsyo na ng PASADO ( Pampelikulang Samahan Ng Mga Dalubguro) ang mga nanalo para sa Pasado awards 2014. Karamihan sa mga winners ay mula sa indie films. Nanalo si Superstar Nora Aunor para sa dalawang pelikula, sa “Dementia” at “Hustisya”. Kapansin-pansin na maraming tie sa mga nagwagi. Marahil ay naging tradisyon ito ng nasabing award-giving body na hindi lang dalawa kundi tatlo ang may tie sa mga winners nila taon-taon. Kung mahuhusay nga naman, ibigay sa may karapatan. Bukod taning si Richard Gomez lang ang nanalong solo this year sa kategoryang best supporting actor para sa pelikulang “The Trial”. Gaganapin ang awards night sa April 11, 6PM sa San Sebastian College, Manila. Narito ang listahan ng mga nagwagi sa 17th PASADO awards. Mga PinakaPASADOng Pelikula Magkakabaung (ATD Entertainment Production) Dementia (The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Film, and TV5) Alienasyon (Voyage Studios, Skyweaver Productions and talent factory) Mga PinakaPASADOng Direktor Jason Paul Laxamana (Magkakabaung) Perci Intalan-Lana (Dementia) Arnel Mardoquio (Alienasyon) Mga PinakaPASADOng Aktres Nora Aunor (Hustisya)
Nora Aunor (Dementia) Mga PinakaPASADOng Aktor Allen Dizon (Magakakabaung) John Lloyd Cruz (The Trial) JM De Guzman (That Thing Called Tadhana) Mga PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktres Gretchen Barretto (The Trial) Iza Calzado (Starting Over Again) Lotlot de Leon (Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2) Mga PinakaPASADOng Istorya Richard Gomez (The Trial) Mga PinakaPASADOng Istorya Ricky Lee (Hustisya) Jason Paul Laxamana at Ferdinand Lapuz (Magkakabuang) Mga PinakaPASADOng Disenyong Pamproduksyon Rom Factolerin (Alienasyon) PinakaPASADOng Tunog Addis Tabong (Dementia) PinakaPASADOng Musika Cesar Francis Concio (Starting Over Again) PinakaPASADOng Editing Carlo Manatad (the Trial) Vanessa de Leon (Hustisya) Mga PinakaPASADOng Dulang Pampelikula Jason Paul Laxamana (Magkakabaung) Antoinette Jadaone (That Thing Called Tadhana) Mga PinakaPASADOng Sinematograpiya Mackie Galvez (Dementia) Rain Yamson II (Magakakabaung) Mga Natatanging GAWAD PASADO Ryan Cayabyab PinakaPASADOng Huwarang Bata sa Larangan ng Edukasyon at Sining James Bimby Aquino Yap PinakaPASADOng Likhang Bata (Child Performer) Miguel Cuaderno (Asintado)
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Jericho Rosales at Paulo Avelino, pag-aagawan si Maja Salvador sa bagong serye “Bridges of Love” M
arch 12, 2015 (QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES) – The Filipino Channel (TFC) presents its newest powerhouse drama offering this March 16, Monday (March 17, Australian Daylight Savings Time or ADST, New Zealand Daylight Savings Time or NZDT, Guam, and Japan time) via the upcoming teleserye, “Bridges of Love, an intense love story involving brothers who will be separated by hatred and guilt, and their common affection for a woman who will bridge them together. Dubbed as a ‘story like no other,’ “Bridges of Love” shares the tale of two brothers, Gael (Jericho Rosales) and Carlos (Paulo Avelino), who were bound by their promise to each other but separated by an unfortunate tragedy. Separated by guilt and hatred, Gael and Carlos will be bridged together by love embodied by one woman, Mia (Maja Salvador), a vivacious club dancer who happens to be Gael’s greatest love and the woman who completed Carlos’ broken heart.
adoptive parent of Carlos, and Alexa Meyers (Carmina Villaroel), a woman of power, drive, and unparalleled glamour whose scorned heart longs to be loved again. Directed by Dado Lumibao, Will Fredo, and Richard Somes, the upcoming series will also feature Antoinette Taus, Max Eigenman, Maureen Mauricio, Lito Pimentel, John Manalo, Janus del Prado, William Lorenzo, Joross Gamboa, and Malou de Guzman. Do not miss TFC’s newest powerhouse drama, “Bridges of Love” premiering on March 16, Monday (March 17, Tuesday ADST, NZDT, Guam, and Japan time). Viewers worldwide can also catch the much-anticipated premiere via live streaming on TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv. Catch the episodes of “Bridges of Love” via TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
Will their love for Mia be the ultimate test to Gael and Carlos’ brotherhood already torn asunder in the past? In the end, will love bring them together, or will it create an irreconcilable gap that will tear them apart permanently? Aside from Gael, Carlos, and Mia, worldwide viewers will also unravel the mysterious lives of the powerful businessman, Lorenzo Antonio (Edu Manzano) who is the 24
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Nora Aunor classic movie restored
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uling ipapalabas ang classic na “T-BIRD AT AKO” (the restored version -thanks to Miss CHARO SANTOS na siyang utak para sa restoration ng mga classic films na tunay na may malasakit sa kanyang pinagmulan and to Sir LEO KATIGBAK, ABSCBN FILM ARCHIVES HEAD) na ginawa noong 1982 at ang unang pagsasama ng itinuturing na greatest actresses of PHILIPPINE CINEMA, Superstar Ms. NORA AUNOR & Star For All Season and Bat-
mananayaw-hosstes.na inakusahan bilang isang mamamatay-tao. ‘Yun lang, mas mahirap ang role ni Nora at hindi siya ang nakita namin kundi si NORA bilang si Sylvia, ang mahusay na abogado. Mahusay niyang nagampanan ang role na iyon. May mga eksena si ate Guy na nagmumura ang presence niya lalo na kapag pinapagalaw na niya ang kanyang mga mata. Tatak-Nora, kumbaga. Mabuti at pumayag si Vilma na makasama si Nora dahil nung time na ginawa nila
sabay ng credits ng pelikula at mariirnig mo na ang malakas na palakpakan habang nagtatayuan ang mga tao para sa napakagandang pelikula.
angas Gov. Ms. VILMA SANTOS. Muling mapapanood ko ang tagisan sa pag-arte ng dalawang pinakamalaking bituin ng ating lokal na aliwan, ang ganda ng story mula kay PORTIA ILAGAN at ang napakahenyong direksyon ng yumaong DANNY ZIALCITA.. Nagkaroon ito ng advanced showing sa UP Film Center noong February 25, 2015. Dumating si Nora kasama ang kanyang mga tapat na tagahanga subali’t wala si Vilma. Ganunpaman, andun ang mga fans niya na tumitili at pumapalakpak sa bawat eksena ng idolo nila. Bago ang palabas ay nagsalita si ate Guy at nagpasalamat sa kanyang mga fans at sa mga fans na rin ni ate Vi. Nagbalik-tanaw siya na nung time na ginawa nila ng mahigpit na karibal ay masuwerte sila dahil nabibigyan na sila ng mga dekalibreng pelikula. Kapwa napakahusay nina ate Guy at ate VI sa kan-kanilang papel Si Nora bilang isang abogada at confused sa kanyang sexual preference si Vilma bilang isang
ang pelikula ay nanatiling “poor second” lang ang ang una lalo’t tinalo siya ng Superstar sa isang award-giving body kung saan si Nora ang tinanghal na “Best Performer” para sa pelikulang “Atsay”. Pinakagusto namin ay ‘yung eksenang nagpaalam si VILMA(Isabel) kay NORA ( Sylvia) na papasok sa bar at nangakong huling gabi na niya ‘yun. Hinalikan ni Isabel si Sylvia bago ito umalis nang nakangiti. Natuwa naman si Sylvia at sapo ang pisngi na Masaya ito. Tahimik ang audience sa confrontation scene ng dalawa. Intense ang eksenang iyon bago ang sampalan nila. Pagkatapos nun sandaling titigan ng dalawa bago humupa ang tensyon.Pakiramdam namin ay dun din nakahnga ng maluwag ang mga NORANIANS at VILMANIANS na pumuno sa buong sinehan. Nagtapos ang eksena na muling nagtagpo sina VILMA at DINDO FERNANDO ( ama ng anak niya) sa isang hotel at babaing-babae nang humarap si NORA kay TOMMY ABUEL.(abogadong patay na patay sa kanya).Maririnig ang theme song na inawit ni ate GUY sa ending kawww.filipinostarmagazine.com
Gusto rin naming palakpakan ang mga supporting cast ng movie na sina Ms. ODETTE KHAN at Ms. SUZANNE GONZALES, ( na napakahusay din sa role nila) Ms. ROSEMARIE GIL, at Ms. LIZA LORENA. Sa labas ng UP FILM CENTER ay nakausap namin ang sumulat ng istorya , si POR TIA ILAGAN at sinabi niyang may planong i-remake ang “T-BIRD AT AKO” at para sa kanya sina BEA ALONZO at ANGEL LOCSIN ang gusto niyang gumanap sa papel nina VILMA at NORA respectively. Sabi pa niya, gusto niyang may participation pa rin dun ang SUPERSTAR at STAR FOR ALL SEASON plus AIZA SEGUERRA at LIZA DINO. Hindi totoong nag-walk-out si Nora dahil wala na ito sa venue ng matapos ang pelikula. She gracefully exit dahil mayroon pa siyang importanteng lakad. Ang mahalaga ay nagbigay siya ng oras para sa mga tagahanga niyang umasang darating siya. As for Vilma, ang sabi ay may nauna na raw itong appointment kahit na “special holiday” pa nung araw na iyon. Ipapalabas ang “T-Bird at Ako” sa March sa mga sinehan.to be relased by Star Cinema. 25
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March HOROSCOPE ASTROTWINS, ASTROLOGY FORECAST You want to communicate on the 1st, and it’s just what you should do. Call, write, get on the local radio station and broadcast. Tweet, post, write it on the wall. Now’s the time when you really want to make an effort to get whatever it is that is in your heart out into the world. It’s good for you! And it’s good for the world, too.
As you walk to work or cycle home from the gym or board the train or stroll to your corner cafe on the 1st, you could have an insight, or a vision, or an idea, or an inspiration. You should pay close attention to this! Take it very seriously, because it is important. You’re in a good place for taking new steps and starting new things, right now, and you should follow your instincts.
Ideals are there to be questioned on the 1st. So question them. If they don’t hold up to questioning, you might have to do just a little adjustment work. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with shifting your ideas about your ideals and your ideas about the world and the world of your ideas, and so forth, you know!
The 1st of the month is a great time for you to take an emotional risk. Do you want to ask them out? Do you want to apply for a new job? Do you want to explore learning a new skill? Or just go out of your comfort zone? Sure, that can be scary. But nothing ventured, nothing gained. And what’s the worst that could happen? Falling on your face just gives you a chance to see the world from a new angle, you know.
Whether it’s a picnic, a potluck, or an outing to the museum for ten of your best friends, get organized on the 1st. You’ll love dealing with all the details (avocado sandwiches or PBandJ?) that set the tone for these kinds of events. You’ll love the feeling of creating a truly special experience for all of the ones you love. Finally, you’ll enjoy the activity itself all the more, knowing an expert like yourself planned it.
You are in the mood for something new on the 1st. New attitudes, new approaches, new experiences, new challenges, new people, new you. Great! Get searching, and you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for, or maybe even something you never thought to look for, but which is even better than anything you could have imagined.
Okay, balancing a budget isn’t as exciting as, say, going deep sea diving for the first time after months and months of practicing in your neighborhood swimming pool. But even if budget balancing is boring, compared to seeing all those amazing, exotic fish swimming around in all their multi-colored glory, it’s still important and something you really need to do, with your full attention. So sit down on the 1st and balance that budget. You’ll be glad you did! And the feeling of calm and accomplishment you get feels good, too.
If a project that you thought would move quickly seems to be languishing on the 1st, don’t worry. Sometimes things just take longer than you think they will. Sometimes things that have been languishing suddenly take off, with all the complicated moving parts clicking into place. Either way, there’s not all that much you can do about it, sometimes, and now is one of those times. So do your best, then break for coffee, go to the lunchtime power stretching class, and get a good night’s sleep.
The February 3 Full Moon is all about being lucky in love. If you aren’t craving the perfect lover, you may be deep into some other personal passion. Make the most of this short but intense lucky streak. Around the February 18 New Moon, something started last month (or last year) might finally begin to pay for itself. It may be tiny, but you’ll know there’s life in it and it deserves to continue. Don’t sacrifice necessities on this, but don’t give up just yet. Mercury has been in Aquarius all month. End the month with things making more sense than ever.
Your month starts out pretty fantastically on the 1st. Yes, your already impressive energy doubles. Your intuition intensifies. Your emotions flow. Your romance thrives. You could even be in for a pretty terrific surprise at work! So be sure to get to your yoga class or the pool, so that you’re in good physical shape to really make the most of this time. After all, the more relaxed you are, the more deeply you can breathe, and the more deeply you’re breathing, the more present you are in the moment.
For you, the 1st is a really good day to get what you want. Your powers of persuasion are strong, and your sense of strategy can’t be beat. You know just how to ask for what you want, and just how to get it. Great! You can really accomplish a lot, right now. most want to accomplish in your work life.
Use the first week, especially around the February 3 Full Moon, to get organized and disciplined about your daily routine. Be healthy and habitual. There’s magic in these tiny rituals that will make this a strong period for you. The February 18 New Moon is powerful. Start something that’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime project or effort and watch it take you where you need to be.
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Lutong Nanay: Bangus (Milkfish) Sisig
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rispy pork skin, smothered with mayonnaise, julienned labuyo and siling haba, with raw egg on top served on a hot plate… “Oooohhh, that sizziling sound sisig makes. Why do you have to be so good yet very sinful?” Oh! Oh! It’s not the end of it… You can still enjoy this favorite ‘beer partner’ and not only will you enjoy it; this dish I prepared is made of bangus (milkfish). It’s fish, and it’s healthy. What you’ll need: 1 cup Left over broiled bangus (flesh only) 1/2 medium purple onion chopped 1/2 medium white onion chopped 1 tsp. Vinegar 2 calamansi 1 tbsp. Grade A toyo (Kimlan) Tbsp. Natural organic mayonnaise Himalayan salt ( according to taste) Black pepper ( according to taste) 2 stalks of Spring onions chopped How to do it: Sa bowl, pagsamasamahin ang hinimay na bangus (siguraduhing wala ng tinik) at ang lahat ng ingredients pwera lang ang spring onion. Haluin ng mabuti. Matapos mahalo ng mabuti, magpainit ng Salad Master pan (o hot plate) at brush-an ng coconut oil. Ilagay ang mixture sa mainit na pan at haluin for 5 mins. Matapos ang limang minute, turn off the heat at ilagay na ang spring onions. TADAAA! Your bangus sisig is now done and ready to be served! Enjoy. NANAY NOTES: Instead na matabang baboy at pig’s ear ang ginamit, pinalitan ng masustanyang isda na mayaman din sa mabuting protina. Mainam itong pulutan or ulam lalo na sa mga mister na mayroong hypertension o di kaya’y fatty liver disease.
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Alex Gonzaga brings Pinoy comic character ‘Inday Bote’ to life on TFC worldwide M arch 13, 2015 (QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES) – The Filipino Channel (TFC) is set to give worldwide viewers a magical and inspirational viewing experience as it breathes new life into the masterpiece of veteran komiks novelist Pablo Gomez, “Inday Bote,” starring Kapamilya TV host-actress Alex Gonzaga starting this March 16, Monday (March 17, Australian Daylight Savings Time or ADST, New Zealand Daylight Savings Time or NZDT, Guam, and Japan time). “Inday Bote” will revolve around the story of Inday (Gonzaga), a free-spirited young lady who is ready to do everything for her family. Because of her kind heart, Inday is given a magic bottle which, unknown to her, is inhabited by
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“Inday Bote” will also introduce the newest Kapamilya child actor Alonzo Muhlach, son of former child star actor Niño Muhlach. He will play the character of Entoy, one of the dwarves who will become Inday’s friend. Under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Jon Villarin, “Inday Bote” will also star Matteo Guidicelli, Kean Cipriano, Alora Sasam, Smokey Manaloto, Nikki Valdez, Malou Crisologo, and Izzy Canillo. Do not miss the beginning of the inspiring and magical story of “Inday
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Bote” this Monday, March 16 (Tuesday, March 17 ADST, NZDT, Guam, and Japan time) on TFC worldwide. Catch the magic of Inday and her friendly dwarves, premiering via live streaming on TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv. Catch “Inday Bote” also via TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
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