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PAULO AVELINO & KC CONCEPTION ALREADY A COUPLE?

O COCO MARTIN

TO DO A COMEDY MOVIE WITH VICE GANDA

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OFFICIAL CANDIDATES REVEALED FOR 2015 BINIBINING PILIPINAS

O POKWANG

REVEALS OFF-SCREEN ROMANCE WITH HER LEADING MAN

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LOVE LESSONS

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FEBRUARY 2015 VOL. 5 NO. 08

THE ASWANG CHRONICLES PART 2 & TRAGIC THEATER REVIEW

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Sa Gandang Gabi Vice, game na ipinakita ni President Benigno “PNoy” Aquino III ang kanyang non-serious side.

Ni-reveal ni PNoy ang mga bagay na hindi usually alam ng publiko tungkol sa kanya. Sinabi niya na seryoso talaga siya pagdating sa trabaho ngunit marunong naman siya tumawa. Nagkaroon din siya ng isang “normal upbringing,” na nalimitahan noong under martial law ang bansa. Ayon sa kanya, Grade Six siya noong napailalim ang Pilipinas sa martial law.

siya kundi dahil “dakilang alalay” siya.

Pantay-pantay din ang pagtingin ni PNoy sa kanyang mga kapatid na babae, ngunit amindao siya na iba ang pagturing nilang lahat kay Ate Ballsy nila dahil ito na ngayon ang tumatayong Nanay ng pamilya. Pagbibiro pa ni PNoy, “I’m sure kapag tinanong mo sila ako ang best brother nila.” Nag-iisang lalaki lang si PNoy sa pamilya nila. Inamin ni PNoy na pinaka-close sa kanya si Joshua na anak ni Queen of All Media Kris Aquino. Ang dahilan ay “siya ang pinaka-carinoso.”

Hindi rin alam ng iba na mahilig mag-joke si PNoy sa kanyang mga pamangkin.

sa mga edad na 24 at 30, at ngayong 42 years old na siya ay ayaw na ni PNoy ng “nagtatarget.” Gusto rin niyang mapangasawa ang mas bata sa kanya para may chance na magka-anak pa sila.

Hindi rin kinaila ni PNoy ang panliligaw niya sa mga broadcast journalists na sina Bernadette Sembrano at Korina Sanchez.

Hindi naman daw siya mahilig sa mga journalists, nagkakataon lang daw na ganun ang profession nila.

Pagbibiro naman ng Pangulo, kung si Doris Bigornia naman daw e “friends” lang ang status nila. Diretso ring ibinahagi

Kwento pa ng Pangulo, naabutan niya ang pinakaunang electronic game na “pong.”

Sa “Poveda” raw siya nag-kinder and simula grade school hanggang College ay Ateneo De Manila University ang kanyang naging eskwelahan. Hindi raw alam ni PNoy kung bakit blue ang eagle na emblem ng Ateneo. At ayon sa kanya, hindi sosyal ang mga Atenista kundi “ang kabilang eskwelahan.”

Tanggap ni PNoy ang kanyang receding hairline at “nababanggit” pa niya ito sa ilang mga speeches. Galing diumano ito sa genes ng mga Cojuangco.

Naging teacher ni PNoy si former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa Economics class at naalala ni PNoy na ang finals nila ay “isang libro, isang tanong.” Mahirap diumano ang subject under GMA pero hindi naman masungit si GMA, bagkus lagi itong nakangiti. Hindi rin daw niya ginawang “gayahin” ang facial expressions ni GMA. Sa bahay naman nila, tinaguriang “jack of all trades” si PNoy, hindi dahil sa masipag

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Kung laban naman sa UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) ang pag-uusapan, sa bahay lang nanonood si PNoy dahil bilang Presidente ay kailangan “neutral” siya. Hindi niya hinihiling na matalo ang De La Salle University, pero ipinagdadasal daw niya na manalo ang Ateneo.

Mahilig rin si PNoy sa kotse, at noong “bata pa” siya ay tumakas siya at nagmaneho siya hanggang Tarlac. Kaya raw siya tumakas ay para maramdaman na “normal ang buhay at in control” siya.

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Game rin na kumanta si PNoy ng ilang linya mula sa “Estudyante Blues” at nang purihin ni Vice ang kanyang boses sinabi ni PNoy na niyaya siya noon ni Apl De Ap na mag-record kasama siya ngunit tinanggihan niya ito at sinabing “napakahit mong tao, isasama mo pa ako.”

Bilang Presidente ng bansa na maraming batikos at problemang kailangan harapin, importante kay PNoy na sa bawat araw alam niya na nagawa na niya ang lahat na pwede niyang gawin. Hinahati rin ni PNoy ang mga tao, ang iba ay kahit anong gawin mo ay hindi mo mape-please at meron namang iba na iaangat ka at tutulungan ka. Gumagaan diumano ang stress ng Pangulo kapag may nakakasama siyang mga bata, nagkwento pa siya ng isang street child na ang iniregalo sa kanya ay isang “hug.”

Noon daw, target ni PNoy magka-asawa

ni PNoy na ang last breakup na pinagdaanan niya ay “several months ago.”

Tinanong ni Vice kung gaano karaming floorwax ang ngagamit sa Malacañang dahil napaka-kintab daw ng sahig nito.

Pagbibiro naman ni PNoy, “natatanong ko nga minsan sa sarili ko, pag nagasgas kaya to kasalanan ko rin?”

Sa fast talk portion naman ng usapan, inamin ni PNoy na naging “sila” ni Grace Lee. Nang i-flash ang picture ng fashion stylist na Liz Uy, na isa rin sa mga babaeng na-link kay P-Noy, sinabi lang ni P-Noy na successful ang naging pagkakaibigan nila. Nang inilabas naman ang picture ni Kris, sinabi ni PNoy na “interesting” ang buhay ng kanyang kapatid.

niya ng mga dyaryo at ang first meal of the day niya ay lunch. Pagkatapos diumano ng kanyang termino ay gusto niyang dalawin ang nagagandahang mga tourist places sa Pilipinas, makabalik ng Boracay at maapakan ang beach.

Naging seryoso naman si Vice bago magtapos ang usapan at pinuri nito si PNoy at sinabi na hindi man perpektong Presidente si PNoy, si PNoy pa rin ang pinakamatinong naging Presidente ng bansa matapos ang kanyang Nanay na si Pres. Corazon Aquino. Pagtatapos ni Vice, “Nakakatulog ako kasi nakakasiguro akong hindi ako ninanakawan ng pangulo.”

Ang ordinaryong araw naman sa buhay ni PNoy ay nagsisimula sa pagbabasa February 2015

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Sa Aquino and Abunda Tonight, nagbigay ng predictions para sa ilang celebrity ang Feng Shui and Astrology expert na si Hanz Cua. Sinabi niya na strong ang pasok ng 2015 para sa mga pinanganak ng Year of the Pig o Boar katulad nila Kris Aquino, Daniel Padilla at Toni Gonzaga.

Para naman sa host na si Boy Abunda na pinanganak Para naman kay Vice ng Year of the Dog, Ganda na pinanganak magkakaroon siya ng mga sa Year of the Fire health problems kung kaya’t Dragon, magiging kailangang doble ingat masalimuot ang at alaga siya sa kanyang kanyang love life pero kalusugan. Magiging strong magiging maganda din ang romantic relationship naman ang 2015 para ni Boy sa taong 2015. sa kanyang kalusugan at para sa kanyang karera, maging sa negosyo.

Kay Kris sinabi niya na magiging maganda ang love life nito at may posibleng kasalan na magaganap para kay Toni.

Lucky rin ang color green sa 2015 at para sa mga year of the pig, kung kaya pinayuhan niya si Kris na isuot ang kulay na ito.

Kay Daniel naman ay wala daw mga atake o controversy na magaganap ngayong 2015.

Si Kathniel Bernardo naman at President Noynoy Aquino na pinanganak ng Year of the Rat ay magkakaroon ng isang prosperous 2015.

Magkakaroon diumano ng maraming investment opportunities ang Pilipinas.

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Born on August 17, 1996, Ella Cruz celebrated her debut at The Elements at Centris. She was launched as the mermaid “Aryana” in a teleserye. She plays Vanessa in “Bagito”, the woman allegedly impregnated

by Drew (Nash Aguas). Ella is now ready for mature roles.

Sue celebrated her 18th birthday with a swimming party. She decided to keep it simple on her special day. Her actual birthday fell on July 20.

Jane Oineza had several debut celebrations this year. Her actual birthdate, July 22, fell on a day when she was still in the Pinoy Big Brother House and so Kuya prepared a grand debutant’s celebration for her inside the House with the help of her housemates.

Family and friends gathered again to celebrate Jane’s debut in the outside world on September 14, 2014 at the Fernwood Gardens in Quezon City.

DLSU Cager Jeron Teng was Jane’s escort in this event.

Kathryn Bernardo

Ex-PBB Teen Housemate Karen Reyes played Cindy in the afternoon teleserye “Moon Of Desire”. Karen celebrated her debut last October.

It was a festival when the Teen Queen celebrated her debut last March 29, 2014 at the Blue Leaf Pilipinas where his escort was the Teen King himself, Daniel Padilla. Kathryn Bernardo’s actual birthday was March 26 where she held a pre-debut party in her house with family and close friends. After her debut, Kathryn treated her family to a vacation in Europe.

Pokwang’s unica hija, Rie Mae Subong’s wish was for Enrique Gil to be her 18th birthday escort and her wish was granted.

A lot of other celebrities graced the occasion.

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2015 g Shui nz Cua, isang Fen Sa panayam kay Ha a ng ilang siy ay big nag , ger Master and Astrolo tayan paghandaan at ban mga kailangang artists sa ilya am kap a mg ng ilan sa ating ahon taon, base sa pan pagpasok ng bagong l signs. ma ani at kan ana ng kanilang kapang

Daniel Padilla Una na dito ang Teen Queen at Teen King na sina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla. Hindi maikakailang napakaganda ng taong 2014 sa dalawa kaya naman para sa taong ito ayon kay Master Hanz, “Kathryn is Year of the Rat, ang rat ang isa sa mga powerful na chart. Maraming opportunity, maraming shows, may mga movies pa na lalabas kay Kathryn. Ang kay Daniel Padilla naman, dahil si Daniel Padilla is Year of the Pig. Ang pig at ang sheep mag-allies so ang dalawang combination na ito will be very, very good sa 2015. Mas maraming shows, mas maraming opportunity, mas marami akong nakikitang lalabas na show para sa kanilang dalawa.”

Pagdating naman sa kanilang tunay na estado, ayon kay Master Hanz, mananatili pa rin silang may ‘mutual understanding’ o ‘secret lovers’, “ Sa tingin ko, base sa chart ng dalawa, they would maintain as secret lovers or [may] mutual understanding sila or nakikita ko na special friends sila sa isa’t isa. Sa 2015 pa rin mame-maintain yung pagiging secret nila at hindi nila sasabihin sa public.” Nanindigan si Master Hanz na magiging maganda pa rin ang takbo ng samahan nila sa isa’t isa. Aniya, “Pagdating sa love and understanding sa isa’t isa, sa 2015 would be very strong and nandun yung chance na mas maging maganda ang pagsasamahan at working environment nila sa 2015.”

Isa din ang tambalang JaDine o ang samahan ni James Reid at Nadine Lustre sa inaabangan.

Kaya naman ayon kay Master Hanz, “Pagdating sa love ni JaDine, dalawa sila ay both Year of The Rooster at dahil sa 2015 ang chart ni rooster, [it] flies sa mga misfortune stars. I would advise both of them, possible magkaroon ng mga problem pagdating sa relationship. Kailangan nila mas more understanding sa isa’t isa, kailangan nila mag-work together, kailangan nila mas low profile at kailangan nila mas mahabaan ang pasenisiya pagdating sa work-related [items]. At the same time pagdating sa love life nila dahil yung love life nila medyo may mga small issue, may mga unfortunate o not so good star na umupo sa mga chart nilang dalawa.”

At pagdating naman sa tambalan ni Kim Chiu at Xian Lim, tila kailangang mag-ingat pagdating sa kampo ni Xian. “Si Kim is Year of the Horse, at si Xian is Year of the Snake. Si Kim dahil Year of the Horse is best friend of the sheep. [Ang] love life ni Kim this 2015 will be very strong so possible na yung relationship niya will be very strong. However, si Xian naman is Year of the Snake, ang love life naman niya may tendency na maghanap ng ibang relationship. Possible na magkaroon ng third party sa side ng lalaki.”

Ngunit pagdating sa kanilang tambalan sa pelikula at telebisyon, ayon kay Master Hanz, patuloy itong magiging maayos. “Ang pares nila sa 2015 ay will be very good dahil si Kim ay Year of the Horse, siya ang magdadala ng relationship, siya ang magdadala ng opportunities sa partnership na ito.”

Kaya naman dahil sa nakikitang prediksyong ito ni Master Hanz, binigyan niya ng kaunting paalala si Xian, “Ang advice ko is mas siguro si Xian, mas kailangan maging mas focus… dahil malaki ang tendency ang third party sa relationship nilang dalawa.”

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Pasabog Couples no.2

Breakups? Scandals? New hook-ups? The world of show business would not be as controversial this 2014 if it were not for these stars in PUSH.com.ph’s list of pasabog couples. Which of these pairs have been part of your office lunchtime chikahan or late night Facebook chats with your friends? Compare our list to yours:

Many have speculated that Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo were already a couple, even before the Popstar Princess’ appearance at the actor’s 25th birthday bash. Their sweet duet of the song “All of Me” during the party had people assuming about their relationship but it wasn’t until Sarah’s promotions for the movie Maybe This Time around June, did she admit they indeed were a couple. This is the first time that Sarah became open about her love life as her parents are known in the business for being very strict about the singer having a boyfriend. As for Matteo, he also revealed that he already had a crush on Sarah six years before they became an item. “I knew I liked her already, na six years ago pa.

And then things happened for a reason, our paths crossed again and tuloy-tuloy na,” he said in an interview. Issues have not stopped hounding the couple, but Sarah and Matteo hope their relationship is for keeps.

Jake and Andi’s on and off relationship was founded on a friendship since their childhood days. However, things really took a toll on Andi after a photo of Jake kissing another girl circulated on social media, prompting her to really put an end to their relationship. Although Andi says she is still recovering and trying to move on, the actress admitted it broke her heart when she learned of Jake’s relationship with a certain KC Del Rosario.

Andi’s determined to start over again but only time can tell if she and Jake are meant to be together or meant to be apart.

After his much talked about breakup with singer-actress Nikki Gil, Billy Crawford admitted to being in a relationship with It’s Showtime co-host Coleen Garcia July of this year during a live episode of the noontime show. Since then, the two have been inseparable, even after Billy’s controversial arrest after the 8th Star Magic Ball.With their relationship going strong, Billy and Coleen prove naysayers wrong, with the former even saying that Coleen might be his “The One.”

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Daniel and Kathryn have probably been asked a thousand times if they are already a couple since their Princess and I days. With their sweetness and closeness, the two stars’ chemistry is undeniable. An audio scandal involving Daniel almost threatened the Teen King and Teen Queen’s romance but a sincere apology from Daniel though assured Kathryn and their team up’s followers that everything’s going “back to normal.” Soon, Kathniel was involved in a supposed kissing scandal but the two were quick to refute speculations regarding their photo in an airport. Even though Kathryn has admitted that they are at the MU (mutual understanding stage), the two have yet to confirm if they are indeed in a relationship.

Angeline Quinto began ‘joking’ about Erik Santos and herself during her interview on Kris TV early February. The two said they see each other when they have nothing else to do. By June though, Angeline admitted that she and Erik were too busy and were not able to consistently see each other.

However by September, Angeline and Erik have started exchanging ‘I love yous’ and ‘I miss yous’ via text message. Many are confused with the status of Angeline and Erik’s relationship, but for the two singers, slowly but surely is the key to a lasting relationship.

It has truly been a successful year for James Reid and Nadine Lustre. They both released hit albums and their singles have always topped the charts. Their Wansapanataym series earned high ratings and was a constant trending topic on Twitter. Their first movie Diary ng Panget has raked millions in the box office. They starred again in another movie titled Talk Back and You’re Dead which was also a success.

James and Nadine have also signed a contract with ABSCBN and they are now officially Kapamilyas. With the many successes of 2014, JaDine is undeniably one of the biggest love teams of 2014 and there is no stopping them as they are set to star in a movie titled Para Sa Hopeless Romantic and in a teleserye in 2015.

Nash and Alex’s first primetime soap Bagito has become an instant success among televiewers. Despite having an adult and sensitive theme, Bagito has scored high ratings. Nash has earned praises for his portrayal as a young dad while Alexa was also being praised with her performance as a troubled teenager. With their first soap, NLex have proven that they have what it takes to thrive in the industry together and to leave a mark in showbiz as a love team. In 2015, they are also set to star in a movie under Star Cinema which fans should watch out for.

It might be their first time to headline a primetime show together, but their palpable and great onscreen chemistry have propelled their love team to greater heights in Forevermore. LizQuen has become one of the hottest love teams on primetime television and fans have been raving their performances as Xander and Agnes. Without a doubt, LizQuen will grow even bigger and their stars will shine even brighter with their upcoming movie titled The Bet this 2015.

Amid the controversies they have encountered this year, KathNiel remains solid as ever. Daniel and Kathryn have achieved numerous successes this year from movies, television, and endorsements. Their movie She’s Dating the Gangster is one of the top grossing movies of the year. They have guest starred in several TV shows this year which always trended online. Their appearance in the Bench Fashion Show was also one of the most talk-about events of this year. Before the year ended, it was announced that KathNiel would star in the remake of Pangako Sa ‘yo which fans are already very excited about.

Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel’s popularity soared in 2014, thanks to their cute tandem on Be Careful With My Heart. Both have a knack for music and singing which increased their popularity among young fans.

This 2015, they are set to star in Oh My G!.

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After she learns of her husband’s infidelity, Monica goes to Nicole’s house and confronts her. In this episode hashtagged “the Royal Rumble,” Monica unleashes her wrath on Nicole and asked Nicole, “Paano mo siya nilandi? Anong una mong tinanggal? Yung bra mo? Yang panty mo? O yang konsensiya mo?”

Rowena became so popular for her frank words to her erring friend Nicole that she was dubbed the “Pambansang Best Friend.” Here is one Rowena’s funny and blunt statements to Nicole: “Alam mo, grabe ka. Hindi mo man lang sinabi sa akin na naiwan mo ‘yung manners mo dito sa bahay. E ‘di sana sinunod ko sa ’yo doon!… May tenga ang lupa, may Twitter ang mga bakla.

Ayan, trending ka!”

Honesto is replete with lines that boast of good values. However, Honesto is best remembered with Honesto’s one-liner and promise of honesty and truthfulness: “Hones’to Promise!”

Got To Believe has many heartbreaking scenes between Chichay and Joaquin and this is just one of the several instances that Chichay had inadvertently hurt Joaquin: “Chichay ikaw ang nagpatikim sa akin ng totoong buhay, pero ikaw din ang bumawi nun. Oo buhay nga ako ngayon, pero dahil sa ginawa mo para mo na rin akong pinatay.”

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This Kapamilya teleserye captured the hearts of Filipino televiewers across the globe for more than two years. In their last vacation as a family in Vigan, Maya asked Ser Chief if they would have met if the food (bagoong) she was holding didn’t roll off her hands and along Jones Bridge.

Ser Chief answered her with this: “We were destined to find each other. Kaya kahit ikut-ikutin mo pa ang nangyari sa atin in the past, we would still meet.”

One of Yvonne’s best friends, Mimi, gives Yvonne a metaphor of what has happened to her and Victor’s marriage. She equates Janine, Victor’s mistress, to a pest. “Ang relasyon parang mga pananim. Minsan kahit anong alaga mo, may peste pa ring sisira.”

Gonzalo puts Maximo in a coffin filled with gold bars and some venomous snakes and buries Maximo alive. This is his payback for Maximo’s evil deeds against his family.

“Tarantado! Sa dami ng kasalanan mo, sa lahat ng ginawa mo sa pamilya ko, walang katumbas na halaga yun! Dalhin mo ang lahat ng kayaman mo sa impyerno!”

Amanda Meneses The last celeb baby of 2014 had her first-time parents Ara Mina and Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses in awe when she arrived. Although they have been together for a couple of years now, Ara and Patrick clarified that tying the knot is not a major goal for them as of the moment especially with Baby Amanda taking up much of their time.

Zion Gutierrez While Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez’s first baby was actually born in 2013, the couple only made Baby Zion’s existence public last June during the pilot episode of their reality show It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez. While rumors of the baby had been making rounds for some time before the revelation, he two neither confirmed nor denied the hearsay.

Keona Skye Alapag For years, husband-and-wife LJ Moreno and Gilas Pilipinas member Jimmy Alapag have been wanting to conceive their own child. They tried to adopt a baby, but much to their dismay the adoption process didn’t push through. What they didn’t know is that it happened for a good reason as they were finally blessed with their own angel.

Kaleb Hanns Sotto Oyo Sotto and Kristine Hermosa have added another member to their family through their second boy Kaleb Hanns.

Kristine has been inactive in showbiz for a while now, perhaps her fans might need to extend their patience in waiting for her as she still needs to take care of her baby.

Isaiah Palanca Baby Isaiah has made headlines recently for meeting his lolo Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada for the first time. Jerika Ejercito was also elated that her dad also finally got to met her partner Bernard Palanca.

Amelia Lucille Francisco If you have visited the Instagram account of husband-and-wife Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco chances are you have seen Baby Mela.

Their social media account has served as the photodiary of their adventures with their first-born.

The fifth child of Sarangani representative and poundfor-pound champrManny Pacquiao with wife Jinkee Pacquiao came some two weeks after the former brought pride to the country by beating American boxer Timothy Bradley Jr. last April. Although Baby Israel was said to be born two weeks earlier than scheduled, the couple said that their youngest son whom Jinkee delivered via Caesarian section is healthy.

For 2015, expect more celeb babies to make their appearance soon. Among those who are waiting are Cristine Reyes and boyfriend Ali Khatibi , Melissa Ricks and boyfriend Charles Togezaki, as well as Ciara Sotto and husband Jojo Oconer and young star Helga Krapf with her non-showbiz boyfriend.

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Jugs Jugueta and Andie Aguirre When: 2013 What happened: According to the Itchyworms frontman their proposal had been simple which happened last year. But he first broke the news in an interview at the late night gag show Banana Nite.

Wedding date: May 2015

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Saab Magalona and Jim Bacarro When: March 29, 2014 Where: Japan What happened: The second daughter of the late Master Rapper Francis Magalona, Saab got engaged to her boyfriend of three years, Jim, while on a family trip in Japan last March.

It was Saab and her older sister Maxene who broke the news via social media as well as their mother and manager Pia Magalona.

Wedding date: First quarter of 2015

Eric “Eruption” Tai and Rona Samson When: April 21, 2014 Where: Mayon Volcano, Albay What happened: The former It’s Showtime host picked a perfect venue to pop the question to his non-showbiz girlfriend Rona Samson after hiking and camping as he knelt before her in Albay with the picturesque Mayon Volcano as their backdrop.

Wedding date: 2015

Regine Angeles and Van Leano When: November 15, 2014 Where: El Nido, Palawan What happened: Two Wives star Regine and fiance Van barely made it to the touted “engagement year” as the latter popped the question only last month while vacationing in El Nido, Palawan. Regine broke the news of her engagement via social media with her sharing that she almost cancelled the trip to the destination due to her tight schedule for the primetime show. Thankfully though, the show’s staff and crew, she said, allowed her to go. Little did she know that the said trip would change her life.

Wedding date: 2015

Jopay Paguia and Joshua Zamora Jopay and Joshua Zamora share their journey of love and marriage When: April 14, 2014 What happened: The dancing couple had a second shot at love this year after calling off their wedding back in January 2011. The two only got back together this year after being a couple of seven years and then parting ways which was confirmed by Jopay in January of last year.

Wedding date: June 7, 2014 in Quezon City

Unique Proposals Aiza Seguerra and Liza Diño When: February 8, 2014 Where: UP Diliman What happened: Couple Aiza and Liza’s engagement was perhaps the most talked about event this year when it happened last February during the play Kung Paano Maghihiwalay in UP Diliman. Apart from being among the few same-sex celebrity couples to get engaged, the two also made it to the short list of couples that actually got married in 2014.

Wedding date: December 8, 2014 in California

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes Dingong Dantes proposes to Marian Rivera on national TV When: August 9, 2014 & August 2012 Where: GMA Studio and Macau What happened: Much to their fans excitement, Dingdong finally popped the question to Marian during her birthday episode on her dance show last August. But after their engagement, the couple revealed that they first got engaged two years ago at the Butterfly Dome in Macau in a vacation organized by the Dantes’s for her.

Wedding date: December 30, 2014 in Cubao

Chito Miranda and Neri Naig Chito Miranda proposes to Neri Naig When: May 14, 2014 Where: Angel Fields Tagaytay What happened: The Parokya ni Edgar frontman was creative enough to lure his girlfriend into a supposed music video shoot.

In a video uploaded on YouTube, it showed a clueless Neri who acted her part perfectly for the fake music video. During the latter part of their shoot, atop a small hill an AVP of their moments together as a couple suddenly played and Chito suddenly came into the picture and asked for Neri’s hand in marriage.

Wedding date: December 13 and 14 in Quezon City and Tagaytay

Bianca Gonzalez and JC Intal Bianca Gonzalez now engaged to JC Intal When: March 20, 2014 Where: NAIA Terminal 2 What happened: While waiting for her flight to London to spend time with her sister, the hosteditor was called to the check-in counter and was handed a tarp by the ground crew as her family members and friends came oneby-one and handed her a flower.

The last flower was handed by her then-boyfriend JC who knelt before her in front a huge crowd.

Wedding date: December 4, 2014 in Lagen Island, Palawan

Cesca Litton and Tyke Kalaw Cesca Litton is now engaged to non-showbiz boyfriend When: April 9, 2014 Where: newsroom What happened: The former Kapamilya host was just doing her nightly anchoring for her late-night sports show when her face suddenly popped onto the TV screens and her boyfriend Tyke appeared in the studio with flowers and then knelt before her. The happy news was actually first announced by her co-anchor Jinno Rufino on his Instagram account who posted a photo of the newlyengaged couple with a simple congratulatory caption.

Wedding date: February 14, 2015

John Prats and Isabel Oli When: September 24, 2014 Where: Eastwood City What happened: What Isabel thought was just a simple stroll to the mall last September turned out to be a flash mob proposal by her boyfriend John. Although they were formerly rumored to be engaged as early as January of this year, the couple vehemently denied it.

Wedding date: May 2015

Sitti Navarro and Joey Ramirez Bossa nova singer Sitti Navarro is now engaged Photo credit: Instagram @bossagurl When: July 2, 2014 What happened: The Bossa Nova singer took to her Instagram account to share about how the proposal happened and that her then-boyfriend wasn’t even able to finish the line “will you marry me?” Sitti also expressed how thankful she was that Joey came into her life and that everything changed since he came.

Wedding date: TBA

JaMich Jamich are now engaged When: May 11, 2014 Where: The Feast PICC What happened: In what seemed to be an unconventional engagement it was Paolinne Michelle Liggayu, one-half of the YouTube sensation Jamich who proposed to her ailing boyfriend Jamvhille Sebastian. Their proposal happened during a fellowship organized by Bo Sanchez as Mich took to the stage to profess her love for Jam. Wedding date: TBA

Intimate proposals Yeng Constantino andYan Asuncion Yeng Constantino is now engaged When: March 8, 2014 What happened: Although they had been together at the time of their engagement for only eight months, Yan shared that he had been sure that he wanted to marry Yeng the moment that they officially became a couple. The proposal happened with Yan brought Yeng to an open field in Bonifacio Global City where they had their first date.

Upon reaching the exact same spot, Yan went down on his knees and took out an heirloom engagement ring.

Wedding date: February 14, 2015 in Tagaytay

Church proposals Patrick Garcia and Nikka Martinez Patrick Garcia proposes to nonshowbiz girlfriend When: July 7, 2014 Where: Victory Church What happened: The Two Wives star “made things right” by surprising his then-girlfriend of three years and the mother of his second child Chelsea by proposing to her before their Sunday Christian service.

Wedding date: March 21, 2015, Pasay City

Amy Perez and Carlo Castillo Ang nakakakilig na wedding proposal ni Carlo Castillo kay Amy Perez When: October 19, 2014 What happened: The Singing Bee host didn’t think that she would even get engaged, especially after announcing that she is already set to tie the knot with her longtime partner Carlo. But Amy got the biggest surprise during her bridal shower when Carlo came in and knelt before her to ask for her hand in marriage.

Wedding date: November 12, 2014

Heart Evangelista and Senator Chiz Escudero Sen. Chiz Escudero pops the question to Heart Evangelista When: August 24, 2015 Where: Sorsogon What happened: Controversial couple Heart and Sen. Chiz’s engagement happened in a Sorsogon while vacationing with a bunch of friends. News of their engagement broke out on social media in August after their friends posted photos of their gathering as well as the actress’s heart-shaped engagement ring.

Wedding date: February 15, 2015 on Balesin Island

Get-together proposals Gab Valenciano and Tricia Centenera Gab Valenciano proposes to model girlfriend When: May 7, 2014 What happened: According to Gab, he planned his proposal a couple of months before which happened on the graduation party of his sister Keanna. Thinking that they were late for the party, Tricia was completely taken aback when she arrived at the venue and saw dim lights and some 50 people holding roses. She then joined the line and was confused when Gab slowly walked to her and that’s when she recognized the people to be her friends and family.

Wedding date: March 2015

Solenn Heussaff and Nicco Bolzicco Solenn Heussaff engaged to Nico Bolzicco When: December 11, 2014 What happened: Solenn and her Argentine boyfriend Nicco were engaged in a private gathering attended by their closest friends. Solenn has been very open about the fact that she has been cohabitating with Nicco for a while now and that she was in no rush to tie the knot. While the French-Filipina actress had been quiet about her engagement, it was her friend Isabelle Daza and her beau Adrien Semblat who broke the good news on social media.

Wedding date: TBA

DANIEL PADILLA Ang teen king na si Daniel Padilla ay hindi rin nakalusot sa maiinit na issue. Kung trending at naging mainit ang kanyang career ngayong 2014 kasama ang teen queen na si Kathryn Bernardo, mainit din na pinag usapan ang kumalat na audio recording ni Daniel tungkol sa co-star na si Jasmine Curtis Smith. Agad din na humingi ng paumanhin si Daniel sa kanilang fans.

VHONG NAVARRO Pinaka mainit ang issue na kinasangkutan ng It’s Showtime host na si Vhong Navarro na naganap noong Enero nang makabangga ni Vhong ang grupo ni Cedric Lee dahil sa diumanong panggagahasa kay Deniece Cornejo. Umabot sa korte ang issue at matagal na sinundan ng media hanggang sa maibasura ang kasong panggagahasa laban kay Vhong.

BILLY CRAWFORD Pinagusapan din ang insidente na kinasangkutan ni Billy Crawford na nakulong sa isang presinto sa Taguig dahil sa pagwawala nito. Sa mga panayam kay Billy, sinabi niya na dala daw ito ng stress na sinuportahan naman ng kanyang girlfriend na si Coleen Garcia.

SARAH & MATTEO

ZION Sa taon din na ito inamin ni Richard Gutierrez na isa na siyang ama sa reality series kasama ang kanyang pamilya.

Ipinakita rin ang larawan ni baby Zion sa unang pagkakataon at ang naging kuwento ng pagmamahalan nila ng aktres na si Sarah Lahbati.

COCO MARTIN Ang glamorous fashion show na The Naked Truth, naging bangungot para kay Coco Martin dahil sa mga negatibong reactions na nakuha sa pagrampa niya na may hila hilang babaeng modelo. Humarap si Coco sa media at humingi kaagad ng dispensa at nangako na tutulong sa advocacy na tutulong para sa kababaihan.

LUIS & ANGEL

Nabigla naman ang lahat sa pag-amin ni Sarah Naging usapan din ang pagbabalikan ng dating Geronimo na magka-relasyon na sila ni Matteo magka relasyon na Angel Locsin at Luis Manzano.

Guidicelli. Hanggang ngayon, mailap sa pagbibigay Going strong ang kanilang samahan hanggang detalye ng kanilang relasyon sina Sarah at Matteo ngayon at lagi ng naitatanong kung kailan ang plano pero madalas naman na nakikita magkasama sa mga ng pagpapakasal. showbiz gatherings.

Naging maingay naman ang 2014 para sa lovelife ni Freddie Aguilar ng makarelasyon at Nabitin naman ang pakasalan ang noon ay fans sa hindi natuloy menor de edad na girlfriend. Pinaka na relasyon sa apektado sa issue ang pagitan ng Queen of anak ni Ka Freddie na si All Media Kris Aquino Maegan Aguilar na nauwi at Quezon City Mayor sa paglalayas nito sa Herbert Bautista. kanilang bahay.

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BERRETTO SISTERS Hindi pa rin natapos ang mga issue sa pamilya Barretto. Sa mga interviews kay Gretchen, Marjorie at Claudine, marami pa ang mga problema at ‘di pagkakasundo na kailangan ayusin sa pagitan ng kanilang pamilya.

sa pagpanaw ng kanyang asawa. Ang comedian na si Tiya Pusit, nagging matibay sa pakikipaglaban sa kanyang sakit sa puso pero namaalam na rin ngayong taon.

Nagluksa rin ang Cuneta family sa pagpanaw ng ina ni Sharon Cuneta na si Elaine.

Kung may mga namaalam, may mga nadagdag din sa mundo ng showbiz. Sa taong ito isinilang ang panganay nina Melai Cantiveros at Jason Francisco, nina Ara Mina at Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses, at nina LJ Moreno at PBA player Jimmy Alapag.

Buntis naman ngayon ang celebrities na sina Cristine Reyes, Melissa Ricks, at Dimples Romana.

Patuloy pa rin ang pagsikat ng mga Pinoy sa international scene ngayong taon. Una na dyan si Rachelle Ann Go at iba pang mga pinoy na kasama sa bagong production ng stage musical na Miss Saigon sa West End na unang ginampanan ni Lea Salonga.

Sa special show na naganap para sa celebration ng 25 years ng musical, nagbalik entablado si Lea at nakipag duet kay Rachelle Ann. Hindi rin nagpahuli ang singeractor na si Mark Bautista na pasok sa lead cast ng stage musical na Here Lies Love sa West End stage. Ang pop princess na si Sarah Geronimo, nag record ng kantang “Glow” para sa Disney Productions.

Hoping ang lahat sa mas masigla at makulay na showbiz para sa darating na taon ng 2015. Hindi maiiwasan ang gulo, scandals at issue, dahil ito ang nagbibigay anghang sa ibat ibang eksena ng local showbiz.

Malaking bahagi rin ng 2014 ang proposals at kasalan sa pagitan ng showbiz personalities. Isa sa mga unang naglakad sa altar ngayong taon sina Karylle at Yael Yuzon noong buwan ng Pebrero na siya ring buwan ng magpakasal sina Iya Villania at Drew Arellano. Beach wedding naman ang naging tema ng kasalan nina Kim Jones at Jericho Rosales na siya ring naging tema ng kasal nina Bianca Gonzales at PBA Cager na si JC Intal. Ikinasal din muli ngayong taon ang veteran actress na si Boots Anson Roa kay King Rodrigo. Garden wedding naman ang para kay Amy Perez at news reporter na si Carlo Castillo. Binansagan naman na “Royal Wedding” ang naging kasalan nina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes na naganap nitong December 30.

Bago ang mismong kasalan, ilang bridal showers ang ginawa para kay Marian sa dami ng kanilang mga kaibigan.

Sa taon din na ito naganap ang proposals sa pagitan nina Heart Evangelista at Chiz Escudero na ikakasal ngayong Pebrero 2015 at sa showbiz couple na sina Isabel Oli at John Prats.

Nagluksa rin ang showbiz sa pamamaalam ng ilang kasamahan. Ang ina ng Comedy Concert Queen na si Ai-Ai De las Alas at ang ama ng songbird na si Regine Velasquez ay pumanaw ngayong taon. Nabigla rin ang lahat sa aksidente na kumitil ng buhay ng comedian na si Tado Jimenez. Maaga naman na biyudo si Wowie De Guzman

EXCLUSIVE:

Charice supports mom Raquel Pempengco’s love life

Vice Ganda reacts to comments about PNoy’s guest appearance on ‘GGV’

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fter the guest appearance of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on the New Year episode of Gandang Gabi Vice, social media has been abuzz with comments. While some enjoyed his appearance which even spawned several semi-autobiographical news features afterwards, there are also a few who criticized PNoy for opting to be part of that show.

Host Vice Ganda, in an exclusive interview with Push.com.ph at the recently-concluded Thanksgiving Party of the movies The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2 and Feng Shui 2, just shrugged off the negative comments about the episode.

“I am so happy with the result how the people took the interview. Majority of the people liked it. It’s like one in every one thousand lang naman ang hindi nagkagusto. ‘yung mga KJ (kill joy) sa buhay,” he stressed.

If anything, Vice pointed out that he is used to hearing praises and criticisms for his late-night comedy talk show.

“Tsaka hindi lang naman kay PNoy ‘yun eh, sa lahat naman ng interviews ko merong namang natutuwa at hindi natutuwa. Nagkataon lang na ‘yung sa president ‘yun kaya masyadong namagnify,” he said.

Since the interview aired, the Palace through Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda

defended the decision of the President to agree to the interview. According to him it showed a “lighter side” of the country’s leader. “It was not meant to be a serious interview. It was positive. People came to empathize with the President,” he said.

Among the things that the interview revealed and confirmed were Pnoy’s former relationship with host Grace Lee and that he also used to be the student of former Preseident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Moreover, he shared with Vice that he originally wanted to get married between 24-30. However, now that he is 54-years old, PNoy said that he is now not opting to set any “target” age when he would be settling down.

Vice for his part believes that his interview succeeded in showing the “normal” side of the president. “Tumao, naging tao ‘yung president.

Hindi siya naging president for one night. Naging pangkaraniwang tao na parang katulad lang din naman natin na sumasaya, humaharot, nagbibiro.

‘Yon lang naman talaga ang objective ng GGV eh, ipakita na itinatao natin ang mga pangkaraniwang tao,” he explained.

So he doesn’t mind that there are those questioning why he even got a chance to interview the country’s most powerful leader? “Oo, sila ang nabo-bother Sa atin hindi tayo ang naba-bother sa kanila. Ang pinakamahalaga doon lahat ng ginagaawa natin ay interesado silang lahat,” Vice ended.

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a pagdiriwang ng kaarawan ni Raquel Pempengco, nakisaya sa selebrasyon ang anak niyang si Charice at ang kanyang karelasyon nito na si Alyssa Quijano. Sa kantahan at kwentuhan sa ginanap na simpleng pool party, tila wala na ngang makapipigil pa sa tuloy-tuloy na kasiyahan ng mag-iina.

Isa din sa rason ng kasiyahan ni Mommy Raquel, maliban sa patuloy na pagbabati nila ni Charice, ay ang pagkakaroon niya ng inspirasyon at lalaking nagpapasaya sa kanya. Kaya naman nang matanong kay mommy kung may katotohanan ito, “Meron naman siyempre, pero hindi pa siya handang humarap.”

Aniya, dumating ang espesyal na lalaking ito sa buhay ni Mommy Raquel sa mga panahong mahirap ang lahat para sa kanya. “Dumating siya noong medyo challenging ang buhay ko, yung sa kalagitnaan ng aking pighati, na-stroke ang tatay ko. Dumating siya hindi sa saya eh.

Kumbaga, kaya ko rin siya na-anuhan, dahil sa hirap ko andun siya, supportive talaga.”

At sa tanong kung gaano na sila katagal ng karelasyon, Aniya, “Eight months. May eight din para swerte.” Ayon pa kay Mommy, walang naging problema kay Charice na ka-edad lang na karelasyon. Sa kanila, okay kasi sabi nila kung saan ako masaya. Ganun din naman sa bunso ko, kay Carl kaya medyo. Kaya lang medyo magkalapit ang age nila.”

Nang hingan naman ng Push.com.ph ng opinyon si Charice tungkol sa buhay pag-ibig ng kanyang Ina, “Wala akong ano diyan. The moment she sent me the email telling me about that, wala naman akong doubts or anything and sa akin kasi not because … just be happy. It’s good for her heart and that’s the most important thing for me. Ayoko nung nakikitang depressed siya. Seeing her happy with someone, that’s alright.”

Ibinunyag din ni Mommy Raquel na dahil sa kanyang pagtatapat kay Charice tungkol sa knayang love life, ito ang naging dahilan para tuluyan silang magkasundo. Kwento ni Mommy Raquel, “Kaya kami nagkabati, nung nag-email ako katulad mo rin, ako din na-inlove ako, kaya lang mas bata sa akin , siguro three days nag-email sa akin, tuwang-tuwa naman ako.”

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AMERICAN ACTOR LEE O’BRIAN ON POKWANG: ‘SHE’S A GORGEOUS WOMAN

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s the love interest of Pokwang in the family drama movie Edsa Woolworth, Lee O’Brian said he really enjoyed shooting his first major movie role with the Filipina comedian. “I think there’s a lot of chemistry between us. I think we get along really well as friends. I think we get along really well as actors and we both have mutual respect for the profession but on a personal level definitely a lot of connection.

It was a great journey and I thought our interaction demanded a lot of different styles so we had to have a lot of heart-to-heart talks,” he said.

Even after shooting the film in the states, Lee admitted he and his leading lady have kept in constant touch which is what has led the media to speculate about a brewing romance between the two. During the presscon for the movie held inside ABS-CBN last January 8, everyone at the event noticed just how close the two were.

“In the film I play Chad Bauer, the guy who works at being the love interest of Pokwang and then becomes a love interest three months after filming,” he said. The US-based actor, who got his start in doing commercials in Peru, shared why he finds Pokwang very attractive.

“First of all, she’s a gorgeous woman. Second, the ability to be very compassionate but also lighthearted.

I love that kind of style in a person. Think someone who can sway from seriousness to funny-ness in a heartbeat, that’s not a skill, it’s a gift,” he added.

When it comes to having long-distance relationships, Lee admitted that it is always a possibility if they decide to take things to a deeper level. “As of now, we’ve just been communicating. We’re both pretty busy people so she definitely had to come back immediately after and she’s a very busy woman professionally and personally speaking, too, and I am as well so we keep up communication. At this moment we can’t say anything, but never doubt on the future. Never say never because you never know,” he explained.

Pokwang recently hosted a dinner in her home for Lee and other members of the US-based cast during the week the movie started showing in the country.

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make him consider marrying a Filipina in the future.

“Knowing how Filipinas are, I think it could definitely be a possibility. Definitely,” he said.

Even though he has never worked with Filipinos before on a movie project, Lee said doing Edsa Woolworth was a breeze for him. “I’ve had experience working with other cultures and other languages. I actually got started in Latin America so the shock of working with cultures other than my own isn’t so intense. The journey for me started when I worked in Peru, I stumbled into an audition and ended up in a national commercial down there. And then moved on to other work like infomercials. Up in the States I worked in a few feature films last year, numerous show films, and now my focus is commercials and infomercials, presenting and talking to the camera. Specific shows, a couple of appearances in re-enactment shows and appearances in TV shows but apart from that this was probably the first role that I have lots of lines and lots of involvement,” he shared.

In between filming the movie abroad, Lee discovered just how popular his co-star really is. “Starting out, our director John-D (Lazatin) informed me of how big of a star she was and is. I didn’t realize that until we started filming when people would stop us every five minutes at the restaurants and take pictures with her. So it’s something that I’ve come to understand,” he admitted.

The American actor said he was not at all insecure about her fame. “That’s her success. She went on and earned it. And I think every person is entitled to enjoy it and if someone makes a comment about it, that would be lame on my part to even think that. That’s just not how I am,” he said.

During the press conference, many were curious if Lee would consider being based in the country (in the hopes that his relationship with Pokwang comes to fruition) and the foreign actor replied, “If I miss my flight yeah definitely (laughs). I’m totally open to working in the Philippines and around the world so returning here would not be weird. To me it’s part of the plan,” he said.

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n Aquino and Abunda Tonight, Pokwang admitted that her onscreen romance with her leading man Lee O’Brian is continuing offscreen now that their movie is set to air on January 14. Edsa Woolworth is the 20th anniversary presentation of the Filipino Channel.

Pokwang said that even after Lee’s visit to the Philippines, he would message and call her often.

Pokwang said, “Lalo na nung may bagyo sa atin, nag-alala talaga siya.” Asked if Lee likes her, Pokwang demurred and said she doesn’t want to assume but she thinks his actions say a lot. She shared that he also says “good night, magpahinga ka na, alam ko pagod ka,” after he reads her good night posts on Instagram.

Lee, according to Pokwang, is single. But host Kris Aquino still urges Pokwang to double check on his relationship status on Facebook.

Pokwang also revealed that Lee finds her “gorgeous.” Lee loves her lips and even told her, “I love your lips ever since I got the chance to kiss them.”

Kris then remembered a time when she and Pokwang went to the church of Manaog and a fortune teller approached them and told Pokwang “in front of Mama Mary” that she’s going to meet a foreigner from work and she will end up marrying him. Kris added, “Nang marinig yun ni Father, he said let’s pray for that and we said a collective prayer.”

Beauty Gonzalez shares her experience as a Black Nazarene devotee

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ith the upcoming celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, Dream Dad star Beauty Gonzalez shared her experience as a devotee last year. The former Pinoy Big Brother housemate admitted she’s a ‘newbie’ when it comes to attending the annual procession and celebration at the Quiapo Church.

She’s very thankful and proud she’s now a devotee of the Black Nazarene.

“It started last year, I became a devotee kasi sobrang nagkatotoo lahat ng wish ko sa kanya lalo na ngayon sa career at buhay ko sobrang nagpapasalamat ako sa kanya kasi parang He helped me reach my dreams,” she said through a text message to PUSH. She related that a friend was kind enough to invite her to his home, where the procession of the Black Nazarene passes.

“Good thing I had some friends na may bahay sa Quiapo kung saan dumadaan yung Nazareno. They welcomed me so well and nagpapasalamat ako sa mga taong tumulong sa akin sumampa.”

Beauty said being on the carroza of the Black Nazarene was a surreal experience.

“Nung sumampa na ako, iba ang feeling, nakakaiyak. Sobrang I felt his presence and yung mga taong tumulong sa akin, super thank you sa kanila. ‘Yung mga bata nakakatuwa, sobrang bait nila sa akin and sobrang suporta.

Beauty added it was her most memorable experience to date.

“I hope I can do it again this year,” she said.

-KRIS AQUINO ATTY. JOJI ALONZO CONFIRMS DEREK RAMSAY

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inumpirma sa Push.com.ph ni Atty. Joji Alonzo ng Quantum Films sa presscon ng latest film na na prinodyus niya, ang M, My Mother’s Maiden Name na showing sa January 21 at pinagbibidahan ni Zsa Zsa Padilla, na may part two ang English Only, Please nina Jennylyn Mercado at Derek Ramsay na ipinalabas sa nakaraang 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival.

English Only, Please 2 daw ang magiging title ng movie. “Pero next year (2016) pa ‘yon. That is my final ano… hanggang two lang, ayokong mag-three whether it makes money or not,” natatawa niyang pahayag.

“Hindi ‘yon pang-filmfest, hindi ko sure kung Valentine’s Day or Black Saturday… any regular playdate. Basta 2016 gagawin namin ‘yon at magsu-shoot talaga kami abroad,” pagbabalita pa niya.

Sa presscon din ng M ay kinumpirma ni Atty. Joji na may gagawing pelikula si Derek Ramsay sa Star Cinema kasama si Kris Aquino at isa ang Quantum Films sa co-producers.

Ayon pa kay Atty Joji, Chemistry ang magiging tentative title ng Derek-Kris movie na si Chris Martinez ang sumulat ng script at magdidirek. Co-producer din ng pelikula ang Regal Films at production outfit ni Kris.

“Magsisimula na kaming mag-shoot sa May, pero ang target naming showing ay sa last part ng September,” excited niyang tsika.

It means, okay na talaga si Derek sa Star Cinema?

“Parang okay na naman… I think so, kasi hindi naman matutuloy yung movie namin kung merong problema, ‘di ba?” matipid niyang

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finalize, eh. Marami kasing Pinoy doon,” balita pa niya.

reaksyon.

Dagdag pa ng lady producer, “Romcom yung gagawin nina Derek at Kris, pero medyo matured na ng konti… maganda yung material ni Chris Martinez, nakakatawa. Married sila to somebody else tapos something will happen and then they’ll find themselves somewhere.

“Kasama din si Eugene Domingo sa movie. Para siyang Whoopi Goldberg sa Ghost dito. Ganun kalaki, ganu’n ka-significant yung role niya.”

Masaya ring ikinuwento ni Atty. Joji na malapit nang mareach ng English Only Please ang P160 million mark. Ito raw ang pinakamalaking kinita niya as producer pagkatapos ng Here Comes The Bride. Kaya nga lang, may tatlo pa siyang co-producer sa English Only, Please kaya apat silang maghahati-hati.

“Pero okay na ‘yon. At least, kumita kami. Alam mo, Leo, sabi ko nga, maka-break even lang kami, masayang-masaya na kami,” kuwento pa niya.

Inihahanda na rin daw niya ang bonus na ibibigay kina Jennylyn at Derek pati na sa production staff ng pelikula.

“Alam na nila kung magkano matatangap nila. Masaya naman sila. Hahaha! Never pa ako nakabigay ng ganu’n kalaki ha… never pa,” pagmamalaki pa niya.

Samantala, magkakaroon ng international screening English Only, Please.

“Meron na kaming US screening end of February, regular run yan.

May distributor na doon na nag-pick-up. Tapos we’re just waiting for the final sked for Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Tapos meron din kaming Dubai and London, di pa kasi namin napa-

Are Paulo Avelino and DY KC Concepcion already a COCO MARTIN TO DO A COME MOVIE WITH VICE GANDA couple?

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C Concepcion and Paulo Avelino could not escape Vice Ganda’s grilling about their relationship during their guesting on Gandang Gabi Vice last Sunday.

“We have something special,” Paulo said of his relationship with KC. KC added that they have not given their current status a label yet, even saying, “Di sure kung itutuloy ng super todo.” She said that they don’t want to pressure each other into commiting.

When Vice asked what made Paulo pursue KC, the actor said he felt a connection after becoming close to the Sharon Cuneta’s daughter.

“Si KC naman if you look at her she’s very formal, but kapag nakausap mo siya, kahit sa staff niya, kung makipagusap siya as a normal person ... We started naman as friends talaga tapos nagkaroon ng connection,” he explained.

Although the Give Love on Christmas co-stars don’t have an anniversary yet, they admitted that they have endearments for one another. KC calls Paulo “Mushy” because his first joke to her was about a mushroom. Paulo calls KC “Cookai,” short for Cookie.

On Vice’s question about saying ‘I love you’ Paulo reveals he has already spoken the words to KC while she has only told him ‘Wuv vu.’ “”Naiinis nga siya, kasi di siya ‘I love you,’” KC said with a laugh.

KC also mentioned that Paulo has given her a poem he himself composed.

“Di niya type yung magphone call pero gagawa siya ng poem, sesend niya sa kin,” she further related.

As for KC being Paulo’s “The One,” he admitted that KC is every man’s dream girl.

“Parang siguro sa mga lalaki, wala ka nang hahanapin kay KC, kasi beauty and brains and napakaganda ng personality,” he said.

As per Vice’s request the two jammed live to their favorite song, “Thinking Out Loud”

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oco Martin is set to star in a film with his best friend Vice Ganda. In an interview with the actor, he relayed, “First time ko talagang gumawa ng comedy. Siyempre makakasama ko ang best friend ko na si Vice and tsaka magaan ito, malapit sa puso namin kasi spoof ito ng buhay namin eh. Sabi ko nga siyempre na-challenge ako kasi ngayon lang ako gagawa ng ganitong tema ng pelikula.”

Coco shared that he conceptualized the film.

“Oo ganon naman ako eh sabi ko nga sa bawat soap opera na ginagawa ko, sa bawat pelikulang ginagawa ko, gusto ko kasi may partisipasyon ako.

Siyempre napakarami naming mga nakatrabahong artrista, napakarami naming nakatrabaho sa pelikula, why not magsama kami sa isang pelikula at nakaisip ako ng magandang konsepto para sa aming dalawa,” he said.

He added, “Siyempre bilang isang artista dapat iba-iba ang ginagawa mo, para kaming clay na kung papaano mo kami imo-mold dapat ganon kami, siyempre nakagawa kami ng horror movie and this time gusto ko gumawa ng comedy.”

The actor said that their movie would be released sometime in October and it would not be part of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Coco is hoping that a movie version of Juan dela Cruz would be part of MMFF 2015. “I think by October [‘yung comedy movie] at sa film fest kasi ako wini-wish ko sana makagawa ako ng Juan dela Cruz, pangarap ko na sana this coming MMFF 2015M sabi ko sana magawa ko ang Juan dela Cruz.”

When it comes to his love life, Coco said that he has no time to be in a relationship at the moment. “Medyo busy pa eh kasi kakatapos pa lang ng Feng Shui at itong January may gagawin rin kaming pelikula ni Toni (Gonzaga )sabi ko nga rom-com naman iba rin nanakakatuwa

siguro. Sobrang blessed at nakakatuwa kasi pinagkakatiwalaan ako ng Star Cinema.”

With the success of his recent movie Feng Shui 2, Coco said that he is truly thankful to Filipino movie goers. “Siyempre honestly hindi ko in-expect, ang in-expect ko lang na makagawa ako ng isang horror movie, hindi ko in-expect na makakasali tayo sa MMFF.” On his tandem with Kris Aquino, Coco said that he has got to know the Queen of All Media more because of the film. “Masaya kasi hindi na katulad dati kasi bago pa kami magkatrabaho may ilangan pero this time kasi sa dami ng pagsasama namin, napakaraming pagsubok na pinagdaanan namin, mas nakilala namin ang isa’t isa. Hindi lang kami magkasama bilang magkatrabaho parang isang pamilya na rin kami.”

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CHIZ AND HEART

got engaged last August 23, 2014 in Sorsogon. On January 12, 2015, friends and family members gave Heart Evangelista a Bridal Shower in Fernbook Gardens. See photos from Heart's bridal shower in these photos.

See photos from the IG of @officialtimyap, @ poevirginia, @whianwamos, @carlaangeline, @missizacalzado, @nikolaicrisostomo and @ kylienicolepadilla

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AY bagong teleseye si Vina Morales ngayon sa ABS-CBN, ang Nasaan Ka Ng Kailangan Kita na mapapanood simula July 19 sa Kapamilya Gold pagkatapos ng Flordeliza. Ang bagong teleserye, ayon kay Ricky Lee ay inspired ng pelikulang Nasaan Ka Ng Kailangan Kita na ipinalabas noong 1986 at ginampanan nina Susan Roces, Hilda Koronel, Janice de Belen, Aga Muhlach, Richard Gomez at marami pang iba.

Gagampanan ni Vina ang role ni Cecilia na unang pinortray noon ni Susan Roces. Hindi ba siya naka-relate sa title ng TV series at naghanap ng someone na kakailanganin niyang makasama sa buhay?

“Nasaan nga naman siya nu’ng kailangan ko siya? (laughs!). But I guess, wala pa, wala pa, eh. Hindi ko pa kailangan siguro. Ha-ha-ha!” tugon ng aktres.

Kakaibang challenge para kay Vina ang role niya sa bagong teleserye. Ayon sa kanya, “Kasi itong soap opera na ito, ayaw nina Direk (Jeffrey Jeturian) na masyadong drama na nga, idadrama mo pa.. So para sa akin natsa-challenge ako sa ganyang set-up kasi nasanay ako sa mga heavy drama...

“Dito simple lang, kung ano lang yung nangyayari sa totoong buhay, normal lang. They want na realistic talaga yung pag-arte. Kung hindi mo kayang umiyak masyado, eh, di okey lang. Saka depende yon sa emosyon mo on that day at sa eksena. So do’n ako natsa-challenge. Kasi medyo sanay ako sa... Kailangan heavy drama lalo na sa pang gabi (primetime soap)... Excited ako, looking forward ako. Ako naman,open naman ako na matuto sa ibang klaseng pag-arte din,” dire-diretso niyang pahayag.

Samantala, masaya naman si Vina Morales na tawagin siyang “hot mama” ng showbiz. Pero hindi raw niya kakayaning mag-pose para sa isang men’s magazine tulad ng FHM. “Susmaryosep, parang hindi ko yata kaya yon. Masaya na akong tawagin nilang “hot mama” pero mag-pose sa ganun, wala pa akong lakas ng loob... Hindi ko talaga kaya, ewan ko ba.

“Parang hindi ko talaga kaya... I don’t know, ano pa bang ibang magazine?

Basta ako, happy na ako na sabihing ganu’n... ‘uy hot mama’ pero para magpose, talagang hindi ko pa keri.

PIOLO PASCUAL ON MOVIE WITH SARAH E’ GERONIMO: ‘I THINK IT’S NOT THE RIGHT TIM

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fter celebrating his 38th birthday last January 12, Piolo Pascual admitted his only real wish this year was for his only son Inigo who recently joined showbiz full-time. “Ang wish ko lang huwag niya makalimutan yung napag-usapan namin, huwag niya kalimutan yung core niya. Iba kasi yung once na maka-experience ng success, fame, money, adulation, baka pumunta sa utak eh. Yun lang talaga ang prayer ko na huwag niya kalimutan yung pinagsimulan niya,” he said.

Even though his son Inigo turns 18 this year, Piolo said now is not the time for him to have a girlfriend again. “I guess it will come at the right time. Gusto ko sana this year but I promised my son na lumaki sa States, hindi ko nabigyan ng oras so any chance that we get to spend time with each other, gusto ko na itutok sa kanya para kung ano man yung pagkukulang ko sa kanya during the last few years na hindi ko siya nakasama, bago man lang siya mag-18, magawan ko ng paraan ‘di ba?” he shared during his launch as the newest male product ambassador of Silka Papaya Soap held last January 13 at 55 Events Place in Quezon City.

The popular heartthrob said he didn’t do anything special for his birthday until evening came. “Natutulog lang ako eh. Kaso my family prepared a surprise for me with some close friends a stone’s throw away from where I live and everyone was there kaya okay siya. My son was there and I’m happy because he spent the last three days with me. When I arrived from the States, he made sure na wala siyang work. Siya mismo nagpa-block off since he’s starting a movie na. Mas busy pa nga sa akin yung anak ko eh. Sabi ko sa kanya when he’s free, ako mag-aadjust sa schedule niya,” he recalled.

With another major endorsement under his belt, Piolo said he is always flattered to be chosen out of all the celebrities out there. “Nakakataba ng

puso, for me it’s not just being an endorser but being an ambassador. Hindi na ako nagbilang [ng endorsements] nung lumagpas na ng lima baka habulin na ako ng BIR (laughs). I never thought I’d be endorsing a whitening soap but I think we have the same humble beginnings and we worked hard to be successful in our own fields so it’s really personal and I’m really, really happy that they chose me to become part of the Silka family,” he said.

When news came out last year that he was slated to do a Valentine movie with Sarah Geronimo, Piolo admitted he was excited but revealedu to the media that it will not be pushing through. “I can’t speak about that kasi hindi pa sila nag-pi-pitch ulit. Yung assignment ko kasi, do my back story for the movie kaso with the recent developments parang hindi na yata tuloy yung Sarah pero I cannot speak for Star Cinema so we will find out once I meet with them next week kung ano yung pagtutuloy. Baka hindi with Sarah. May ibang concerns ang Star Cinema eh.

Sila yung mag-de-decide kung anong matutuloy. Dapat yun February pero hindi naman natuloy nung December.

So parang I can’t speak for them,” he said.

Piolo said he would have loved to get the chance to act with the Popstar Princess if given the chance. “Yeah of course I want to work with Sarah. I really want to work w i t h her but I think it’s not the right project or I think it’s not the right time so we’ll see,” he said.

MAGAZINE?

“Kasi to pose for FHM, alam kong... Kumbaga, a little sexier ‘yon, iba sa ginagawa ko pag nagpi-perform ako sa stage or sa ASAP.... ‘Yon yung nasa isip lahat ng tao, eh... Bear more skin, yung ganun.”

“Confident naman ako sa sarili ko, sa katawan ko. One month ko lang yung paghahandaan para balik-abs kaagad, pero di ko talaga kino-consider, eh. Hindi ko talaga kaya...,” naiiling na pagtatapos ni Vina Morales.

JOHN ESTRADA SHARES THE SECRET TO HIS LOVING MARRIAGE WITH PRISCILLA MEIRELLES

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fter spending time in the country with his family during the holidays, Tragic Theater actor John Estrada admitted he is relieved that his horror movie has finally hit theaters starting this month. John said he was really affected when co-star Andi Eigenmann got into an accident while doing a scene with him last December “Una shocked talaga kami. Naisip ko shocked na, ‘wow totoo ito’ kamusta si Andi, parang ano kayang parte ang nabali sa kanya? But we’re just thankful talaga na walang nangyari sa kanya. Ako honestly nung nahulog si Andi ang sabi ko hindi na matutuloy itong pelikulang ito. Nawalan siya ng malay at saka iyak lang siya ng iyak. Kaya nga bilib ako kay Andi talaga,” he said. John admitted he got really scared by the incident, “Oo, sobra. First time ko in twenty plus years, first time ko nakita ang ganung aksidente.”

With the film currently on its regular run, the actor was proud to say the movie is worth all the hype (after the MTRCB initially gave it a double X rating last month but has now changed it to R-16). “We’re excited siyempre medyo natatakot ng kaunti but more of excitement dahil sa wakas mapapanuod niyo na ang Tragic Theater at pinapangako namin na medyo matatakot kayo dito dahil sa ganda ng pelikula. The challenges here… direk Tikoy Aguiluz wanted our reactions to be, na aside from totoo, kasi medyo hindi siya gumamit ng effects masyado eh. Pati yung mga effects namin manual yun. May mga eksena na paulit ulit naming ginawa. So challenge sa artista na yung dapat two to three takes lang, twelve times mong gagawin or more with the same reaction. Ke full shot or long shot, gusto ni direk Tikoy pareho,” he explained..

In Tragic Theater, John plays the role of a priest who leads a group of spirit communicators and encounters a sinister presence in an abandoned theater. Another reason John is relieved about the movie is that the Latin words he used in his initial script were removed in the final cut. “Yun nga ako personally it crossed my mind na parang maybe we have to get rid of the Latin na dialogue, kasi totoo yung Latin eh. Good thing sinabi naman ni tita June Rufino of Viva,” he admitted.

During the red carpet premiere of the movie last January 7, John brought along his wife of four years Priscilla Meirelles. John said they are b o t h very fitness-oriented which is why they can work out together.

“Well medyo athletic din yung asawa ko. My wife is kind of athletic.

If I run, she does run with me. Kailangan kasi ganun eh. Ano secret to our marriage? Respect, love and loyalty,” he shards.

For Valentine’s day, John said he has never been the overly romantic kind of man. “Wala pa masyadong plano pero kami naman pag magkasama lang kami anything goes yun. We’re really doing good. Honestly hindi ako nag-propose sa Valentines (laughs). Hindi ko maalala. Medyo matagal na kaming mag-asawa at matagal na kaming mag-boyfriend girlfriend bago kami kinasal but hindi naman every year kailangan espesyal,” he recalled.

When asked which Valentine’s day was most special for the two of them, John said he has a hard time deciding. “Hindi ko na masagot parang hindi ko na maalala, parang wala ah (laughs). I think nung nung second Valentines namin inala ko siya sa Bohol. First time namin na matulog sa isang kuwarto,” he said.

Watch John Estrada in Tragic Theater with Andi Eigenmann and Christopher De Leon.

Directed by Tikoy Aguiluz under Viva Films.

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Apat na screenings ang naganap ngayon taon para makita kung sino ang pinaka aangat na magaganda at maging kandidata sa 2015 batch of candidates ng Binibining Pilipinas Beauty Pageant, ang pinaka sikat at prestigious na beauty search sa bansa.

Suot ang napili nilang two piece swim wear isa isang rumampa ang mga hopefuls sa harap ng judges, ipinakilala ang sarili, at ang dahilan kung bakit nila gusto sumali sa pageant.

Ilan sa mga stand out at natandaan ng media ay ang anak ng former

celebrity couple na si Wynwyn Marquez, applicant #47, sinabi ni Wynwyn na mas mapapalawug pa niya ang kanyang advocacy para sa mga kabataan kung makukuha niya ang korona ng Binibini.

Ilan din sa mga nag audition ay familiar faces o mga sumali na sa nakaraang taon ng Binibini gaya nina Ali Forbes at Pia Wurtzbach. Try and try until you succeed ang kanilang battle cry at mas nabuhayan ng loob dahil si MJ Lastimosa na lumalaban ngayon sa Miss Universe sa USA ay tatlong beses sumubok bago nakakuha ng title.

Heto na ang 34 na mga kandidata na pasok sa 2015 Binibining Pilipinas Beauty Pageant na magkakaroon ng coronation night sa March 15

Samantha Barbara Balbin

Marvi Ann Razon de Lima

Teresita Sen Marquez

Namrata Neesha Murjani

Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry

Hannah Ruth Sison

Anabel Christine Tia

Toni Alyessa Hipolito

Alaiza Flor Malinao

Ria Rabajante

Princess Joy Camu

Mia Allyson Hernandez Howell

Jenny Feliz Gonzalez

Ann Lorraine Colis

Enrica Roxiele Guieb

Tanya Angelina Nicole Hyde

Ina Dominica Guerrero

Brenna Cassandra Gamboa

Kimberle Mae Penchon

Kimverlyn Suiza

Anja Vannesa Peter

Christine Balaguer

Rogelie Catacutan

Pia Wurtzbach

Nancy Lee Leonard

Mae Liezel Ramos

Janicel Lubina

Paula Rich Bartolome

Justine Felizarta

Patricia Lae Ejercitado

Renee Sorya Hassani

Kylie Versoza

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Sa pagbisita ni Pope Francis sa ating bansa, iba’t ibang mensahe at reaksyon ang nakuha natin mula sa mga paborito nating personalidad na nagbahagi ng nilalaman ng kanilang puso para sa Papal Visit.

Hindi naman importante ang religion ayon kay Piolo Pascual, ang importante ay ang pagkakaisa at pagmamahal sa iisang Diyos.

“Its important for us to observe and to take part kasi monumental yan eh di ba? Para sa akin its not about religion, it’s about believing in one God. Ako I’m a born again Christian pero I still hear mass my family is Roman catholic just the same we believe in one God.”

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Para kay Gary Valenciano, di lang pagmamahal sa Panginoon ang magkakaroon ng renewal, mai inspire din daw ang Santo Papa sa mainit na pagtanggap natin sa kanya at sa pagmamahal natin sa Panginoon.

“It’s very timely, we don’t know what is going to take place. I think that the Pope is going to come and give important words para sa atin that always give room in our hearts para sa ganun mga salita specially galling sa kanya. I know it’s also going to be memorable for him kasi makikita niya ang pagmamahal ng mga Pinoy sa ating Panginoon.”

Si Judy Ann Santos, nagsabi na mas magpapalakas ito ng pananampalataya n gating mga kababayan lalo nan g mga naapektuhan ng kalamidad.

Personally I am very touched and happy na nasa plano ni Pope na bumisita dito sa bansa natin sa mga survivors ng Yolanda, ang lakas maka uplift at makabuhay ng puso noon na mapuntahan ka at masilayan mo si Pope, mas lalakas ang faith mo at isa tayo talaga sa nagging focus ni Pope. Nakaka uplift ng nation, sana lahat tayo makaramdam na may Diyos tayo at may mga nasa paligid na tutulong at magbibigay inspirasyon.”

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Pagkakaisa ang dasal ni Coco Martin at ito rin daw ang tamang panahon para ma-heal ang mga differences sa ating bayan.

“Ito ang pagkakataon para ma-heal lahat tayo. Ito rin kasi ang pagkakataon para maging isa ulit at magsama sama, ang time para ipagdasal natin lahat ng nangyayari sa bansa natin.”

Para sa King of Talk na si Boy Abunda, malaking bagay ito para sa ating mga Filipino at sa ating pananampalataya sa Panginoon.

“Bilang isang Katoliko gusto ko sabihin sa kanya na I’m looking forward to the visit of the Pope, pinaghahandaan ko hindi lamang kung paano ko siya makikita bahala na but spiritually I’m just so excited that I will be able to connect that he is coming to our land and that physically he will be somewhere near me.”

Nagpasalamat naman si Alex Gonzaga dahil sa pagmamahal na ipinapakita ni Pope Francis sa ating bansa at napili niya ito dalawin.

“Syempre we are very greatful na kahit sobrang busy si Pope lagi niya nabibigyan ng pagkakataon at panahon ang mga Filipino so syempre we should be greatful for that.”

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Years after she posed for FHM, Katrina Halili once again graces the cover of the popular men's magazine.

The sexy actress said in an interview with the magazine that posing for the cover was a great reminder that she should take more care of her body.

“This cover is more of a reminder, hindi lang para ipakita sa iba, pero para sa sarili ko na rin—it's a reminder to take care of myself more," she stated.

Katrina also confessed that there was a point in time that she felt like she lost her self-worth. She also admitted that she truly missed working. "All the things I went through made me feel na parang ang dami kong ayaw gawin. Dahil sa mga pinagdaanan ko, dumating ako sa point na feeling ko wala akong halaga. Nawala 'yung self-confidence ko. But I realized that I need to work and I want to work,” she said.

Before going back into the limelight, Katrina made news recently with her breakup with singer Kris Lawrence with whom she has a daughter named Katrence Lawrence Halili Cadeida (fondly called “Katie”). In a recent interview with Push.com.ph, Katrina relayed that she has already moved on from the breakup. “Matagal na akong nakapag-move-on. Okay naman kami ni Kris. Desisyon ko na tapusin na yung sa amin kasi hindi na nagwo-work. Saka na-realize ko na madami pa pala akong gustong gawin sa buhay ko. Marami akong napabayaan at kailangan kong bumawi. Sira kasi ang diskarte ko sa buhay kapag may lalaki ako," she admitted.

Katrina said that she would be focused on taking good care of her child. "Kaya ngayon, no boys muna.

Hindi rin muna ako magpapaligaw.

Kay Katie lang muna ang focus ko at sa trabaho ko," she said.

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Tiyak na matutuwa ang mga nakapanood ng Metro Manila Film Festival movie na English Only, Please na first time na pinagsamahan nina Jennylyn Mercado at Derek Ramsay dahil may negosasyon na para magsama ulit sila sa isang pelikula. Kasalukuyan pa rig palabas ang pelikula sa mga sinehan at ayon sa report, more than P100 million na ang kinita nito.

In fact, pang-apat na nga ang pelikula sa MMFF ranking. Una ang The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin ni Vice Ganda, pangalawa ang Feng Shui nina Kris Aquino at Coco Martin, pangatlo ang My Big Bossing nina Vic Sotto at Ryzza Mae Dizon at pang-apat ang sa kanila ni Derek.

“Sobrang overwhelmed yung feeling... Hindi namin ini-expect na ganu’n ang mangyayari, na tatanggapin ng tao yung tandem namin at ang movie namin. Salamat talaga sa mga nanood at manonood pa,” simulang pahayag ni Jennylyn.

Tungkol sa muli nilang pagsasama ni Derek, ayon kay Jennylyn, inaayos na raw ang tungkol dito.

“Yes, may follow-up movie na. Pero uupuan muna namin,” pagkumpirma niya.

Maganda ang pasok ng taong 2015 kay Jennylyn Mercado. Bukod sa pagkakapanalo niya ng Best Actress sa 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival para sa pelikulang English Only, Please kapartner si Derek Ramsay, mayroon din siyang bagong TV show sa kanyang home network, Valentine concert at another movie with Derek na pinagmimitingan na nilangayon.

“Ang saya ng taon, ko sobra, ang sarap!” pahayag ni Jennylyn. “Kaya alam n’yo na, walang lugar ang pag-ibig sa buhay ko ngayon,” patuloy pa niya.

Pero paano niya ipaliliwanag ang isyu na madalas silang makita ng ex-boyfriend na si Dennis Trillo. Ang pinakahuli nga raw ay nakita silang magkasamang nagsu-swimming sa Batangas.

“Hindi kami nag-swimming together. Kasama namin ‘yung team,” paliwanag agad niya. Totoong magkasama kami, pero ano lang... Para lang ‘yon sa usual training namin. Walang ibig sabihin ‘yon,” eksplika pa niya.

“Honestly, wala muna talaga sa isip kong magka-lovelife... Para kasing ngayon, magtatrabaho muna ako. Maraming magagandang nangyayari sa carer ko kaya focus muna ako dito... Masaya naman ako kahit single ako.

Marami naman akong friends,” natatawa niyang paliwanag.

Sinagot na rin ni Jennylyn ang isyug madalas siyang makita sa condo ni Dennis.

“Naku, imposible ‘yon. Hindi po totoo ‘yun,” pagtanggi pa niya.

“Saka may time ba ako? Wala nga akong oras ngayon na pumunta sa iba’t ibang lugar. Ngayon, nadagdagan na ang trabaho ko, may taping na ako, may cooking show kami, tapos pinaghahandaan ko pa ‘yung concert, may show pa ako every Sunday, so parang... ‘ha? Saan galing ‘yan?”hirit pa niya.

Pero hindi muna sinabi ng aktres ang detalye tungkol sa kanilang followup movie ni Derek at kung sino ang magpo-produce nito.

“Hindi ito sequel ng English Only, Please. Hindi rin Quantum Films ang magpu-produce... Iba naman, ibang genre naman,” say pa nito.

Ano ang reaksyon niya nanakatagpo siya ng bagong ka-loveteam sa katauuhan ni Derek?

“Maganda siya kasi kung baga, para naman maiba, hindi ‘yung puro na lang sa network namin. Maganda ‘yung meron na ring ibang variety or may ibang flavor naman.

“Sobrang nagulat kami kasi sabi nga namin, okay na kami du’n sa masaya lang ang mga tao. Pero parang na-in-love sila du’n sa love team, eh.

Kilig na kilig sila. So, sumobra pa sa expectations, so masaya kami, thankful kami,”pahayag ng aktres.

Nagbigay din ng reaksyon si Jennylyn sa mga nagsasabing hindi siya deserving manalo ng Best Actress sa MMFF para sa English Only, Please.

“Ayoko nang mag-comment tungkol diyan kasi siyempre, hindi naman natin mapi-please lahat ng tao. May kanya-kanya naman tayong opinyon sa mga bagay-bagay,” matipid niyang pahayag.

Pero inamin ng aktres na nakadagdag ng pressure sa kanya kahit paano ang natanggap na award.

“Pressure kasi ‘yung susunod na pelikula, dapat malampasan pa namin, eh. So, mas pressured kami.”

Kung maraming kinilig at na-inlove sa pelikula nila ni Derek, puwede na rin ba silang ma-inlove sa isa’t isa?

“Naku depende... Depende sa kung ano ang magiging resulta ng friendship namin. Kasi sa ngayon talaga, mabuti kaming magkaibigan,” diretsong sagot ni Jennylyn.

Samantala, bukod sa bagong movie with Derek, magkakaroon din ng Valentine concert si Jennylyn sa SM Skydome sa Feb. 13. The title of the show is “Oo, Ako Na, Ako na lang Mag-isa! Samahan N’yo Naman Ako!” na isa sa mga dialogues niya sa pelikula. Guest ni Jennylyn sa concert si Derek.

Ang aktor daw na dumadalaw sa kanya na hindi niya idinedenay ay si Mark Herras.

Iniintriga na rin si Jennylyn sa co-star niya sa GMA show na si Raymart Santiago, ang ex-husband ni Claudine Barretto. Ano ang reaksyon niya dito?

“Hala, ano ba yan? Lahat na lang bang lalaking makakatrabaho ko, eh, magkakaroon ng isyu?

Hindi ba puwedeng maging friends ko sila? Dapat ba laging mali-link ako sa kanila?

Huwag naman sanang ganu’n.

“Iba kasi kaagad ang interpretasyon pag nakitang magkasama o pag seryosong nag-uusap. Akala nila ‘yon na ‘yon. Wag naman sana nila agad lagyan ng malisya ang ganu’n. Nagtatrabaho lang po kami, normal lang na makita kaming magkasama. Ha-haha!” paliwanag ng aktres.

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Aside from finally marrying his longtime girlfriend Marian Rivera, another definitive milestone by Dingdong Dantes this year as well as Director Erik Matti and producer Dondon Monteverde is creating and having Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles, the second movie in the franchise.

Kubot is the on the dot continuation of Makoy’s (Dingdong Dantes) battle against the aswangs, whose first clan, the Tiltiks, he defeated during the franchise’s first installment. It started from when he left Pulupandan with his newborn son Macky and wife Sonia (Hannah Ledesma) to head to Manila for safety.

Little did Makoy know is that his encounter with the aswangs is far from over as he stumble upon a group of them while on the way to Manila and even in the metro itself. Without giving away too much about the much-lauded MMFF entry, here are five of the reasons why you should head on to the nearest theater and line up for Kubot.

Incomparable movie effects, production design and make up Although they didn’t employ the same textured and rust-like cinematography they employed on Tiktik, Erik Matti nevertheless made sure that they did not scrimp on the effects used for the Kubots, especially in giving life to their unbelievably voluminous and fatal hair.

Aside from that there’s also the notable transformation of the other aswangs on the flick like the Dagits and the Moromogs, the dictatorial clan of the film’s antagonist played by the returning KC Montero.

Set in Manila, Kubot’s background w a s dotted with aswang fight scenes and chases along marblecolumned buildings, old family houses, filthy and busy streets as well as open rooftops, where Makoy’s house was also situated.

Matrix-like fight scenes If you have enjoyed how Makoy and Nestor (Joey Marquez) slashed, beheaded a n d torched Tiktiks on the first movie, t h e n we can assure you that t h e y have more of that in Kubot.

As a cherry to the cake, you won’t only get to see the m a l e characters wielding the weapons but even the female characters as well.

Such is what Lotlot de Leon and Isabelle Daza, much to the audiences’ shock did. If anything, this movie could very well launch Isabelle as the next action star with the way she has portrayed her mysterious and very aswang-ready character.

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of the cast While Joey’s character was a little too stiff and subdued on Tiktik, you would see a far more candid and energetic Nestor on Kubot as supported by the well-loved meddling character of Lotlot, who plays the role of Makoy’s older sister.

Together, Joey and Lotlot’s dynamism and organic delivery of the punchlines made the entire film part comedy and part satirical. The two were also supported by the equally insane characters of Ramon Bautista, June Sabayton and Bogart The Explorer.

Hannah for her part did well as the new and far silent Sonia, a role that was previously portrayed by Lovi Poe. But more than the revelation of Lotlot’s comic nature, it was Isabelle who truly showed her actor’s mettle on the film. It’s as if her role on the flick was a mere culmination of her real-life mysterious aura paired with her active lifestyle.

Last but not the least but definitely worth the mention was Elizabeth Oropesa who played the role of the leader of the Kubots named Veron, whose piercing eyes alone and vindictive facial expression very well made her for an utterly eerie nemesis.

The ‘patriotic’ side of the Aswang story Adventure-cum-comedy flicks like Kubot are often written off as mere eye candies with no real value to contribute to their audiences’ consciousness.

But such wasn’t the case in Kubot.

For starters there’s the notable effort of Erik Matti and screenwriter Michiko Yamamoto to unearth and instill long-forgotten folklore to the modern moviegoers by dabbling on the concept of the local aswangs such as the Tiktiks and then the Kubots (or the Hubots, Aswangs in the Visayas region).

Almost all the characters had their own moments wherein they shared a few common Filipino traits such that of concern, familial love, and ingenuity, among others.

THE FINALE As we all know, just last month Dingdong, as well as the other producers of the film, signed a contract that made The Aswang Chronicles a franchise which means Kubot is not the last film. Without spilling the beans, we urge all of you to see who will be the next aswang that Makoy would have to defeat

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espite the strong buzz that Tragic Theater’s trailer has created online, director Tikoy Aguiluz remains frustrated over the fact that he wasn’t granted by the Cultural Center of the Philippines permission to shoot at the actual Manila Film Center.

Tagged as one of the Most Haunted places in Manila, Aguiluz, in an exclusive interview with Push.com.ph during the premiere night of his first horror film revealed that the film wasn’t shot at the actual Manila Film Center.

“They never formally replied to me why they didn’t allow us,” he said.

The Manila Film Center has been the subject of controversies due to an accident that happened during the final stages of its construction in 1981 when some scaffolding collapsed which purportedly led to the burying of some 169 workers under some cement. Reports have it that the rescuers were only allowed to go into the scene some nine hours after it happened, supposedly leaving the other workers to be entombed alive.

To this day, the incident has spawned several speculations that a cover up for the Marcos Administration supposedly happened hence the lack of proper investigation.

“So apparently during the course of our research, even the accident noong nangyari siya noong 1981 may cover up na naganap. Feeling ko, ano ba ito Martial Law nanaman ba tayo 2015 na? So I was very frustrated,” he lamented about not being granted the permit to shoot.

Believing that it’s a story that “needs to be told” he underscored that, “There was a crime that was committed. Nagkaroon ng injustice and until now nobody knows kung sino ang mga namatay at kung ano talaga ang nangyari.”

Apart from creating a top-caliber horror film, Aguiluz revealed that part of his objective in creating Tragic Theater is to have Pope Francis bless the said haunted venue.

“Kasi based on my research and my experience with working on the film industry marami talagang mga espirito diyan na nagaantay na mapalaya, na ma-bless sila, na malaman ng pamilya, based on the experience of the [spirit] questors kung sino talaga sila, kung ano ang nangyari sa kanila. Hindi sila mananahimik.

“So siguro pagdating ng Papa magkakaroon tayo ng focus doon sana. Maski hindi siya, maski si Arsobispo. Hindi ba? Maski ‘yung local church, maski ‘yung church ng Pasay near the site.

They can do a final blessing of the place to give peace to the souls that have been buried there for years,” he said.

While the incident has almost been forgotten, he believes that the new generation can aidein putting it once again into the spotlight.

“Gusto ko malaman especially ng generation ngayon na 15-35, the Facebook generation na hindi nila alam ang mga nangyari na ito. Kailangan magkaroon ng awareness sa nangyaring ito. Hindi ito guni-guni. Hindi ito urban legend. Ito po ay totoong nangyari.

Ito po ay totoo na crime na tinago,” Aguiluz stressed.

With his touching of a sensitive issue, isn’t he afraid of stirring up the responsible authorities? “Mag-re-react sila. Lahat naman ng kinauukulan mag-re-react ‘yan kung ano ang boses ng tao. Vox Populi is the voice of God. Kailangan boses ng tao ang magsabi kasi hindi alam ng mga tao. Ang mensahe ko dito kahit na horror ito ay ‘yung mga espiritu na nakulong dito ay nandoon pa.

Kailangan mabigyan sila ng proper burial. Kailangan mailagay ang pangalan nila doon kung sino talaga sila para malaman ng mga pamilya nila,” he explained.

Tragic Theater stars Andi Eigenmann, Christopher De Leon, and John Estrada and is now showing in theaters nationwide.

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hen it first made headlines last month after making history as the first Pinoy horror movie to earn two X ratings from the MTRCB, the public wondered how scary Tragic Theater could really be. Unlike the usual scary sequences that rely on violent deaths and grotesque or demented characters, this Tikoy Aguiluz-film based on a novel by G.M. Coronel about a group of spirit communicators who attempted to exorcise the ghosts of more than a hundred construction crew members who were buried alive during the rushed construction of the Manila Film Center in 1981.

Tragic Theater starts out simply enough with Department of Tourism employee Annie Francisco (Andi Eigenmann) visiting her counseling priest Father Nilo (John Estrada) because she is part of a special project to rehabilitate an abandoned theater which is rumored to be haunted. Father Nilo assembles his group for a visit along with Annie and they are able to communicate with some of the dead who make it known that they do not want to be disturbed.

The movie succeeds in its creepy undertones not just because we know the story is based on true-to-life events, but because it is not reliant on CGI and instead uses physical movement, which some of the stars admitted required numerous takes in order to get the desired effects. Although it was scary enough, some scenes seemed a bit stretched out which lessened the overall impact. Andi Eigenmann is a fragile woman who has been trying to get over past trauma and John Estrada is impressive as a sympathetic priest who wants to help her battle her inner demons.

During the exorcism scenes, it looks like the film decides to totally depart from the back story of the lost souls in the abandoned theater and deal with a new demonic entity that arrives after the tragedy occurred. This faceless evil manages to possess one of the members of the group which leaves everybody helpless until Bishop Agcaoili (Christopher De Leon) is called upon to perform an exorcism, a ritual which he does not seem all too confident to do again after a failure that happened in the past. Although not much else is explained about his character, Christopher does his best to give justice to the role of the guy who try saves the day.

If there is anything Tragic Theater seems to be trying to do, it is to give the Filipino audience a closer view at what happens during an actual exorcism and what may or may not be going through the possessed person’s mind. It is this kind of psychological warfare that may actually be the scariest thing. If you enjoy a good horror story without needing to be grossed out or have that too-scared-to-look kind of feeling, then Tragic Theater promises you that dreaded feeling all horror fans enjoy up until the very last scene.

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Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado’s first foray into rom-com, English Only, Please!, has got netizens buzzing and moviegoers lining up. Not only because the film has earned them the top acting awards in the recently-concluded 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival, but mostly because of its overall light feel.

While many thought that the plot of two broken hearts finding love in each other’s arms is fairly run-of-the-mill, people continue to gush about Derek and Jennylyn’s surprising chemistry as well as the film’s catchy, dictionary-like editing.

But apart from the comic and kilig moments, the film was essentially brimming with love lessons from Tere (Jennylyn) and Julian’s (Derek) experiences.

With that, Push.com.ph lists down the top five lessons from English Only, Please!

1. GO BIG OR GO HOME This could essentially be Tere’s mantra as she plays the “ever-generous” girlfriend o her demanding unofficial boyfriend Rico played by Kean Cipriano.

Of course, this doesn’t only apply to giving material objects but also to showing affection, which is what Tere does—albeit foolishly—in the form of all her gifts for Rico.

3. KEEP YOUR BRUTALLY HONEST FRIEND CLOSE Inasmuch as we want to be rational with our actions whenever we are in love, our emotions often get the better of us and such is what often happens to Tere. Thankfully though, she has her candid and blunt best friend Mallows played by Kai Cortez who helps her get things in the right perspective every

Favorite line: “Kumo-quota ka na talaga sa pagkatanga sa pag-ibig ah!” This was what Mallows told Tere when she confronted her about settling for Rico.

Favorite line: “Itodo mo na…” This was what Tere advised Julian during one of their tutoring sessions wherein she taught him how to say “Hoy” with a passion.

single time.

Favorite line: “Talo mo pa ang bakla eh, kulang na lang magbigay ka ng motor!” This was what Mallows told Tere when she saw her toting a laptop for Rico.

2. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR THE RED FLAGS They say love is blind but it doesn’t have to be, especially if red flags are waving right in front of you.

Among the red flags that everyone should watch out for, as experienced by Tere, are the following: if a guy only wants intimacy sans the commitment and if he has an endless list of demands for you to fulfill just so you can “prove” your love for him.

4. NEVER TRUST A GUY THAT ONLY WANTS TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU INSIDE A HOTEL ROOM Need we say more? Cementing the unlikeable personality of Rico was the fact that he only meets with Tere inside the hotel room with him unabashedly charging the room’s bill to her every single time.

Favorite line: “Eh, ako pa ba?” This was what Tere A guy that can only spend time with you inside told Rico after she failed to give him a 13-inch laptop a hotel room or doesn’t even introduce you to his JAPAN EDITIONFREE FREE February 2015 JAPAN January 2014 44 38 led to his questioning which of her loveEDITION for him. family or friends is up to no good. Again, it’s not love if he’s only after physical intimacy and nothing else.

5. ASIDE FROM TIME, ANOTHER HEART CAN ALSO MEND A BROKEN HEART As in real life, a huge factor that makes a person move on is when they find someone new. Such was what happened to Julian, who, after being devastated by his ex-girlfriend Megan’s (Isabel Oli) departure found love in the person of Tere who helped him see through his anger and eventually take a chance at love again.

Favorite line: “Ngayon lang ako nagmahal nang ganito, ngayon lang.” A portion of Tere’s monologue pertaining about Julian.

Aktor, walang pang sweldo sa staff and crew ng kanyang indie film?

“Nu’ng first day, bayad agad kami. As in kaliwaan. Pero nung mga sumunod na shooting days, puro sa susunod nang sa susunod ang bayad.

“Hanggang sa ayan na nga, nahinto na ang shooting namin, kaya ewan ko kung kelan matatapos ang indie film na ‘yon.”

Kausap ko ang isang talent. Nagrereklamo siya, hindi sa akin, kundi sa isang actor-producer na napakahilig daw mangako, pero madalas ding mapako.

Kaya pala wala tayong balita tungkol sa kanya, dahil nga ang tagal na nung huling teleseryeng pinagbidahan niya pero hindi pa rin nasusundan.

Yun naman pala, meron siyang ginagawang indie film.

“Ang balita ko po eh umayaw na ang mga financiers niya kasi malaki na raw po ang gastos sa movie. Hindi yata nila na-foresee na kakain nang kakain ng budget yung movie.

“Kaya ang nangyari, sariling pera na niya ang ginagastos niya, eh kapos pa rin kaya na-shelve yung movie. Ewan ko kung kelan ang resume.”

Matatandaang ang naturang aktor ay naging sakit ng ulo ng production staff noon sa isang teleserye dahil sa mga tantrums nito sa set na kung minsan, nambibitin pa ng taping dahil sa sobrang arte daw nito, kaya lately ay wala tayong nababalitaang susunod niyang teleserye.

But this time, we just don’t know kung totoong hindi naman siya nagbabayad ng mga talents, artista at production staff.

For sure, magpapaliwanag naman siya pag pumutok na ang muscles niya, este, ang isyung ito.

Young actor may taga-sustento?

Ay, ang bongga naman pala ng isang guwapong young actor. Kahit pala wala pa siyang project at matagal-tagal na rin yung huling teleseryeng nilabasan niya ay hindi naman siya yung tipong nate-tense pa rin kung saan kukunin ang mga pang-araw-araw niyang pangangailangan at mga gastusin sa mga monthly bills.

Kasi eto na nga. Lihim lang to ha? Lihim siyang may gay benefactor na non-showbiz na parang ginagawa lang Cubao ang pagpapabalik-balik abroad.

Ang bading na ito rin daw ang dahilan kung bakit walang kamalaymalay ang sexy star girlfriend niya na bigla niyang inisplitan.

Na ang rason lang daw ng damuho ay priority niya ang kanyang career, pero sa ibang friends, ang nirarason niya ay tapos na kasi sila mag-sex kaya ayaw na niya.

Pero ang totoo pala, pinagbantaan na siya ni Gay Benefactor na ‘pag hindi ito binitiwan ni actor ay maghahanap na nang ibang susustentuhan ang bading.

Kaya ayun na nga ang nangyari. Pinili ni bagets si bading over his girlfriend na hanggang ngayon ay may ngitngit sa kanya.

Sabi nga ng aking source, “Hindi pa naman artista yan, kung kanikaninong bading na siya nakikitulog at sumasama. So sanay na siya sa easy money.

“Nakilala lang kasi dahil sa isang contest, kaya ayan, tumaas ang premium niya sa bading as in malalaking amount na ang bigay sa kanya.”

O at least naman, mataas na ang lipad ng batang ito pagdating sa pakikipagnegosasyon sa bading di ba?

Gwapong young actor, nagpapabooking na lang?

“Hoy, Ogs, alam mo na ba ang balita?”

“Na ano?”

“Na pa-booking pala si ______ ,” isang kilalang guwapong young actor na iniilusyon ng mga bading at muher.

“Huh? Anong ebidensiya?”

“Natikman siya ng friend kong doktor.”

“Naniwala ka naman?”

“Oo. Kasi natikman din niya last year lang si _____ (batang character actor) sa halagang 40k.”

“So itong si guwapong young actor naman, magkano?”

“40k din. Pero mga two years ago

pa. Nung hindi pa nagbu-boom uli ang name niya. Kaya nga tuwangtuwa si dok kasi nakuha na niya bago pa sumikat. Ang nag-refer sa kanya eh yung isang nagpapaseksi sa indie films na kilalang-kilala bilang bugaw ng mga aktor na walang datung.”

“Eh, kumusta naman daw?”

“Ay, wala. Parang bangkay lang daw sa bed, pero isang bayani.”

“Anong bayani?”

“Dakila!”

“Hahahaha! Sira ka talaga, friend!”

Hmph? Dakila nga ba ang initials ng bagets?

Now it can be told na kaya naman pala “better than before” ang performance ng isang controversial actress sa isang seryosong pelikula kamakailan ay dahil, “Meron siyang acting coach on the set. As in siya mismo ang nagbabayad, dahil gusto niyang sumabay du’n sa bidang lalaki.”

According to our source, wala namang problema ang ibang cast sa gusto nitong mangyari sa set na laging nandu’n ang acting coach.

“Eh, sa ‘yun ang trip niya, eh. May acting coach. At sa estado naman niya sa buhay, can afford naman siya to hire one so no big deal.

In fairness, malaki ang nagawa sa kanya ng coach niya, dahil marami namang pumuri sa acting niya.

“Kaso nga lang, it didn’t perform well sa box office. Pero super proud siya sa movie niya na ‘yon.”

Maraming trials in life ang aktres na ito sa buhay pero nasuklian naman ‘yon ng isang bonggang lovelife at bonggang buhay.

Young actress, may one-sided love para sa kanyang dating ka-love team?

May-edad nang movie personality, iniiwasan ng rich businesswoman dahil sa umano’y pambubugaw Iniiiwas ng kanyang asawa ang isang rich businesswoman mula sa isang may-edad nang movie personality na naging ka-close nito.

‘Yun ay hindi dahil kada bisita ng personalidad na ‘yon sa negosyante ay meron agad siyang limang libong piso, kesehodang wala namang kapalit na pabor. Likas lang kasing bukas-palad ang businesswoman, na kahit araw-arawin siyang dalawin nito sa loob ng isang buwan (so we’re talking of P5,000 multiplied by 30 days equals P150,000!) ay todo-pasa lang sa kanya.

Kaso, the husband got wind of his wife’s friend’s “extra-curricular activities”. May kaugnayan umano ‘yon sa pangangalakal ng mga babae, in short, pambubugaw.

Sa ngayon, dumidistansiya na raw ang negosyante sa bida ng kuwentong ito na itago na lang natin sa screen name na Desiree Panganiban.

Aktres, kumuha pa ng acting coach para sa isang movie?

Make-up artist may ‘utang’ sa isang gwapong aktor?

Pinagdi-delete na ng isang bading na make-up artist ang mga status niya sa facebook na ang pinariringgan nito ay ang guwapong aktor na minemake-upan niya.

Natatandaan ko pa ang mga posts niya na tungkol sa naging hirap niya sa pagta-taxi. Dahil dito naaalala niya ang bagong bili niyang kotse na kinuha ng guwapong aktor sa kanya.

Eh, bakit naman kinuha?

Kasi daw, pinagbibintangan ni Aktor ang bading na siyang nagnakaw ng halagang wala pang 7 thousand US dollars (equivalent to almost P300k), kaya nung kinumpronta daw ang bakla at wala itong mailabas ay kinuha ng Aktor ang sasakyan ng bading.

At saka lamang daw ito ibabalik kapag naibalik na ang naturang halaga.

Kaya nagpupuyos sa galit ang bading at sa Facebook na lamang nito inilabas ang galit sa aktor, saying “Bakit ko naman nanakawin ang pera mo hindi naman ako magnanakaw? Kaya nga ako nagpapakahirap magtrabaho dito eh.”

Pero halos lahat na ng posts ng bading ay bigla na lamang nawala sa timeline nito.

So ano ang ibig sabihin nito? Naibalik na sa kanya ang kotse, dahil naibalik na rin ng bading ang pera?

Or naibalik na ang kotse at napatunayang hindi ang makeup artist ang kumuha ng nasabing halaga?

Hindi kaya nakapanood ng isang filmfest entry ang bading at nagustuhan nito ang akting ng guwapong aktor, kaya napagtanto nitong i-delete na ang mga posts sa FB?

Sobrang type pala ng isang young actress ang isang guwapong bagets actor.

Mula nang magkasama sila bilang love team sa isang teleserye ay doon na-develop ang feelings ni girl kay boy.

Kaso lang, parang hindi nararamdaman ni girl na may gusto sa kanya si boy. But despite that, tuloy pa rin ang lihim na pagkagusto ni girl kay boy.

At dahil sa sobrang selos ng girl sa mga babaeng nilalapitan ng dati niyang ka-love team, dumating sa point na tuwing magkikita sila ni boy sa mga showbiz gatherings ay dinadaan-daanan na lang ni girl si boy.

O di kaya kapag wala nang chance na makaatras si girl sa pagkikita nila ng gwapong young actor ay iirap na lang ang girl sabay walkout.

“Ang tagal na rin kasing may gusto si girl kay boy eh. Kaso, talagang dedma si boy. Hindi niya type talaga si girl at hanggang magkaibigan lang sila. Kaso nga, ayaw ni girl, gusto niya, more than friends,” say pa ng isang bagets actor na common friend ng dalawa.

“Nako, Tito Ogs, nu’ng one time, sa sobrang selos at inis ni girl, hindi kinaya. Naglasing siya at nagdayalog sa mga friends na, “I like him, but he doesn’t like me!”

Super mega effort naman si bagets to make friends with the girl, but our source said, “Tito Ogs, lalaki rin ako. Ewan ko ha? Baka may nangyari na, kaya yung girl ngayon ang naghahabol, hindi kaya?”

Oh, well, I really don’t know. Pero sana naman, na-get over na ni girl si boy by this time.

Saka if I were the girl (na imposibleng maging girl ako, charot!), magkoconcentrate ako sa aking career at mag-advance acting workshop ako para “peanut” as in “mani” na lang ang acting sa kanya kahit i-require pa siyang lumuha ng isang “timbang tears.”

Pag inuna niya ang kabaliwan niya sa aktor eh baka lalong mawaley ang kanyang career.

Ayoko na munang humashtag, kasi baka “mag-magic” ang lola nyo.

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