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Keeping strong family ties has always been a cherished Filipino value.

As more and more families are becoming separated by distance and time, keeping the family intact has become a challenge for our “mga bagong bayani.” OFWs may seek a better life elsewhere, but they would always be heroes we as Filipinos should pay tribute to.

PUSH lists down stars who have members of the family working abroad and how they coped with not having these loved ones around.

Behind the smiles and crazy antics of Vice Ganda is the heart of a son who had to endure nineteen long years away from his mother. Vice Ganda’s mom had to seek greener pastures in America in order to provide a better life for her children. Her sacrifice did not go to waste. “Masaya ako, masaya ang buong pamilya ko na nandito na sila after nineteen years,” shared Vice Ganda when his mother came home to a brand-new house, nonetheless. “Noon ko pa pinipilit yung nanay ko na umuwi na, noong maayos na ang trabaho ko, umuwi ka na, huwag ka nang magtrabaho kasi matanda na. Reunion talaga kaya nag-uumapaw yung kaligayahan ko ng araw na iyon.”

During Vice Ganda’s 38th birthday, his elder sibling was able to send a heartwarming video all the way from New York, and his mother reminded him that “Nanay is only a phone call away.”

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Graceful and regal, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe MJ Lastimosa actually grew up amidst the insurgencies in North Cotabato.

Together with her sister, MJ grew up in the care of her uncle, Sergio Lastimosa. Her mother met her father in Manila, where their family first stayed. Her father was an Arab businessman who had a recruitment agency, and in the mid-‘90’s, both parents had to leave to attend to the business in Saudi Arabia. Although they are far apart, they don’t let it stop them from being a family. “I get to talk to my parents from time to time, even to my three younger siblings who live with them,” MJ shares. She remains close to her parents and takes to heart their teachings. “My dad taught me that it is still possible to love despite the distance. I may never have bonding moments with him but we know we love each other,” she states.

“I learned from my mom how to dream.”

And dream she did. After vying for the crown thrice, MJ successfully represented the country in the Miss Universe pageant, proudly making it in the Top 10.

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Young as he is, The Voice Kids finalist Darren Espanto, already experiences the effects of long-distance relationships.

Darren was born and raised by his parents, both nurses, in Calgary, Canada. In 2014, he tried his luck with The Voice of the Philippines – Kids.

This move was the first of many for the young Darren. He won second, with Coach Sarah pronouncing him “the complete package”. After a quick visit back to Calgary to take a school test, he headed back to the Philippines with his dad. Come mid-2014, Darren made the life-altering decision to stay in the Philippines to pursue his showbiz career.

A downside to this, perhaps, is his being apart from his family. He had to do without his parents being physically present with him. It was surely a challenge to be apart from his family and mentors. After all, his dad was his first voice coach; his mom, his first choreographer. Yet, as they have always been, Darren’s parents continue to be supportive of his dreams even miles away. With their love and support, Darren has already made his mark in the music industry, topping the charts, releasing a solo album, and even singing in the Carnegie Hall in New York.

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Graceful and regal, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe MJ Lastimosa actually grew up amidst the insurgencies in North Cotabato.

Together with her sister, MJ grew up in the care of her uncle, Sergio Lastimosa. Her mother met her father in Manila, where their family first stayed. Her father was an Arab businessman who had a recruitment agency, and in the mid-‘90’s, both parents had to leave to attend to the business in Saudi Arabia. Although they are far apart, they don’t let it stop them from being a family. “I get to talk to my parents from time to time, even to my three younger siblings who live with them,” MJ shares. She remains close to her parents and takes to heart their teachings. “My dad taught me that it is still possible to love despite the distance. I may never have bonding moments with him but we know we love each other,” she states.

“I learned from my mom how to dream.”

And dream she did. After vying for the crown thrice, MJ successfully represented the country in the Miss Universe pageant, proudly making it in the Top 10.

HILDA KORONEL portrayed Carla, a high ranking officer at Premium Bank in the film. The actress is now based in Los Angeles and happily married for 13 years to FilipinoAmerican businessman Ralph Moore Jr., Hilda took a break from show business for seven years and did one movie recently, the Star Cinema film The Mistress, which was directed by Olivia Lamasan and starred John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo and Ronaldo Valdez. She mentioned in an interview that “I am now just a regular housewife and semi-retired.”

CHANDA ROMERO played the conflicted Anne in Working Girls. Anne may not be as financially troubled as the other girls but her marriage is falling apart, as her husband is insecure about her success. In real life, Chanda is now happily married to her boyfriend of seven years, Jose Mari “Mayi” Alejandrino. One of the respected actresses in the industry who has been in the business for the past 42 years, Chanda is currently part of the GMA show Pari Koy which stars Dingdong Dantes.

CARMI MARTIN played the role of Suzanne, the seductive secretary in the film. She used her body as a means to land a rich and influential husband. Today, Carmi is still very much active in showbusiness and was recently seen in a Maalaala Mo Kaya episode. Her characters in movies such as In The Name of Love, No Other Woman and Four Sisters and a Wedding because of her quotable quotes and lines.

Women in the workforce A look back on the Women are an essential part of the work force. In the 1984 movie Working Girls by Ishmael Bernal, he has made characters that paint women as family oriented yet they are also hard workers and forces to reckon with.

On last month’s Labor Day, let’s take a look at what has become of the actresses who portrayed Carla, Isabel, Nimfa, Rose, Anne and Suzanne.

MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ was Rose, the office receptionist who owed people in the bank a lot of money because of her expensive lifestyle. A former Binibining Pilipinas beauty titlist, the actress still takes on acting jobs once in a while, like the role of Jericho Rosales’ mother in the teleserye The Legal Wife. She is active as a painter and is a member of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts. Her daughter Mara, is following in her footsteps as a notable actress.

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GINA PARENO played the role of single mother Nimfa, who sold jewelry as a sideline to other bank employees in the movie. In an article about Gina, she mentioned about her childhood ambition of wanting to be an actress, when her mother was a ticket taker at the Mayfair Theater, Avenida, Manila. “We didn’t have a TV then. I really just wanted to act. It was in my blood. When I was home and Mommy was at work, I was free to act as much as I wanted on the street corners.” Gina has remained active in showbusiness and has had outstanding roles in ABS-CBN teleseryes such as Coco Martin’s grandmother in the series Juan Dela Cruz. She is currently part of the GMA drama Let The Love Begin.

RIO LOCSIN was Carla’s naïve secretary Isabel in the movie, who was secretly in a relationship with a bank officer, who later on gets her pregnant. Rio was last seen on ABS-CBN as Angel Locsin’s mother in The Legal Wife and Coco Martin’s foster mother in the series Ikaw Lamang.

The actress is married to former basketball player, Padim Israel. She had 3 daughters, Paula & Jabba (daughters from previous marriage to Al Tantay), and youngest daughter Joses. She is reportedly cast in the upcoming remake of Pangako Sa’Yo which will star popular love team Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

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Angel Locsin just turned 30 last April 23 and this doesn’t make us love her any less. Here are 6 reasons why sometimes we wish we could be just like Angel.

We love Angel 6 REASONS WHY IT’S AWESOME TO BE ANGEL LOCSIN

She is a family oriented person because she loves her family and strives to do her best career-wise for their sake. She always makes time for her family and is very close to her father, who raised her on his own since she was 14.

She has an awesome boyfriend in the person of Luis Manzano.

After they got back together in 2014, they were the best example of true love. Angel has been a very sweet girlfriend to Luis and everyone’s waiting for their wedding day. They are a sweet couple that everyone loves to talk about because of their love story.

She has portrayed so many characters and has been given several Best Actress awards for her skill in acting. She is a good actress who always makes it a point that she studies every character, so that it would be her very best foot forward for every role.

She is truly sexy and beautiful not just outside but also inside.

She embodies the true meaning of beauty because of being genuine and good to different kinds of people. She is someone who deserves to be treated right because she is a good person.

She is a volunteer for the Red Cross and is continuously helping the community. Despite her busy schedule, Angel is always volunteering to help during a calamity or disaster.

She stands up for what she believes in. Angel is very vocal when it comes to defending women’s rights and actively supports Gabriela. She is neutral about the RH Bill but she is pro-life, saying it isn’t just about contraceptives and birth control, but it’s also about educating women about their wellness and protecting the welfare of children.

She loves her fans and appreciates their efforts in supporting her projects. She already has 5.9 million followers on Twitter and even takes time to reply to some of their posts. She is very thankful for having loyal and loving fans all this time.

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The Avengers: Age of Ultron is already in theaters, but what if The Avengers had a local version Who would be the best stars to play these superheroes.

JOHN LLY OD C RUZ as IRON MAN Without a doubt, Iron Man is the coolest member of the Avengers. His wealth, his innovative mind, his powerful armor, his intelligence, his style, and his charisma make him a superhero to beat. With a strong personality that places you under his spell, John Lloyd Cruz is a perfect fit to play Tony Stark. John Lloyd will totally nail Iron Man’s coolness, sophisticated vibe ,and power. With years of experience working in the industry, John Lloyd can easily suit up as the superhero that everyone admires.

ENRIQUE GIL as CAP TAIN AMERICA When it comes to looks, Captain America can give the other Avengers a run for their money and there is no question that Enrique fits the job.

With thousands of girls screaming their hearts out whenever they watch Enrique on TV, the actor totally has the physical attributes to play the role. But more than that, Captain America embodies the quality of a true-blooded soldier which Enrique can instantly emulate.

C OC O MAR T IN as INC REDIBLE HULK When it comes to looks, Captain America can give the other Avengers a run for their money and there is no question that Enrique fits the job.

With thousands of girls screaming their hearts out whenever they watch Enrique on TV, the actor totally has the physical attributes to play the role. But more than that, Captain America embodies the quality of a true-blooded soldier which Enrique can instantly emulate.

DINGDONG DAN T ES as T HOR Dingdong Dantes is one Filipino actor that can easily pull off the role of the mightiest Avenger that is Thor. With Dingdong’s great physique, he truly embodies the qualities of the god of thunder who owns the enchanted hammer Mjoinir.

DANIEL PADILLA as HAWKEY E With his swift moves and his incredible archery skills, Hawkeye is a valuable member of the team. Daniel Padilla can give life to this character since it will require great reflexes and hand-to-eye coordination which a young star like Daniel can instantly perform.

ANGEL LOCSIN as BLACK WIDOW Angel Locsin has played a superhero before and is the best choice to play Black Widow. The role will require physical stunts and Angel is not new to that. Angel also has the sexy body that the character requires. Playing one of the world’s best spies will totally be a walk in the park for Angel.

CHRIS T OPHER DE LEON as NICK FURY Christopher de Leon is undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors in the country. With his years of experience as an actor playing various roles, Christopher totally fits the role of the experienced soldier and the CIA agent that is Nick Fury.

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EXCLUSIVE JADINE REVEALS LOVE TEAM’S ‘SECRET’

During the press conference of their upcoming movie Para Sa Hopeless Romantic, James Reid and Nadine Lustre maintained that they are not a couple and are not planning to be one anytime soon.

“For me she’s the closest girlfriend that I have.

Girl-friend,” he stressed. “Like what she said she always gives me love advice and she listens to me.

But yeah she’s a really good friend.”

James pointed out that nothing has changed since their last press conference.

“We’ve said it before na friends lang talaga kami and we’re both really focused on our careers and on our work and we’re happy just being friends,” he said.

Nadine agreed with James. However, she recognizes the fact “we’re just really friends but then there’s chemistry and we don’t know we’re its coming from.”

She even added, “Like whenever people ask us kung bakit nagwo-work ang Jadine and where the chemistry is coming from we keep saying na hindi naming alam kung saan. I don’t know maybe it just works.”

Both James and Nadine affirm the fact that their off-cam closeness is working to their love team’s benefit.

“May mga bagay na gusto ko kay Nadine and I use that when I act especially when you have to act in love, you have to find something that you love about the person. So it does help that we’re close.

It helps that we’re friends,” James explained.

JAMES REID AND NADINE LUSTRE BOTH AGREE NOT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER

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anggap ng fans ng tambalang James Reid at Nadine Lustre na hanggang magkaibigan lang ang kanilang iniidolo. Ito rin ang gustong mangyari ng dalawa para hindi magkaroon ng problema ang kanilang love team na muling mapapanood sa pelikulang Para Sa Hopeless Romantic na palabas na ngayon sa mga sinehan.

Pareho mang nakakaramdam ng pressure, masaya naman sila sa success na ini-enjoy ng kanilang loveteam.

“Ang nakaka-pressure po is yung expectations ng mga tao sa amin. Pero ako po, ini-enjoy ko lang kahit nandiyan yung pressure. Kasi kapag pinansin n’yo po yan, mas lalo kang kakabahan, eh. Mas lalo ka pong mahihirapan, eh. Actually, ‘yon po ang tinuro sa akin ni Direk (Andoy Ranay), kailngang mag-relax ka at huwag kang kakabayan,” pahayag ni Nadine nang makausap ng Push.com.ph.

Ayon naman kay James, “Mas pressured ako kasi ito yung third movie namin as lead. For me that’s more na nakaka-pressure. And the expectations are also nakaka-pressure.”

Aminado ang dalawa na napakalaki ng pinagbago ng buhay nila mula nu’ng kumita sa takilya ang dalawang pelikula nila, Ang Diary ng Panget at Talk Back And You’re Dead.

“Diary ng Panget, wow, it changed everything. Do’n ko na-realize na sa acting, I can see the career in it. So for me, that was the starting point of my career,” kuwento ni James.

May reaksyon din tungkol dito si Nadie. “Halos lahat po sa buhay ko ay nagbago after Diary… Ngayon, sobrang busy po, I don’t know, feel ko lang po sobrang blessed po ako. Kasi hindi po namin talaga ini-expect,” kuwento niya.

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“So, even po kami, parang shocked pa rin kami until now. Na parang ang bilis ng lahat ng pangyayari… Sobrang dami pong nagbago talaga at sobrang thankful din ako pagdating sa mga changes na ‘yon,” dagdag pa ni Nadine.

Pinaninindigan din ng dalawa na hanggang friends lang talaga sila at ‘yon lang ang kaya nilang i-offer sa kanilang supporters.

“Kami po kasi ni James, meron po kaming…yung parang takip sa mata ng kabayo, ang nakikita lang namin is yung goal namin.

Alam po namin ni James yung pakiramdam na nandito ka na tapos biglang babagsak. Ayaw po namin na ma-miss out ‘yon, ayaw namin na magkaroon kami ng mistakes na puwedeng maging dahilan para mawala itong meron kami ngayon,” paliwanag ni Nadine.

Sa palagay ba niya ay sagabal ang pagkakaroon nila ni James ng relasyon if ever?

“Di naman po siya sagabal. It’s just that mahirap kasi kung maging kami po tapos magkaroon ng problema. Yung tipong meron po kaming work, may eksena po kami na kailangang sweet. As a love team, siyempre, kailangan kaming sweet para magpakilig, eh, magkaaway po kami… ‘yung mga ganu’ng factor. So parang ang hirap din. Ayaw po naming mawala talaga yung friendship namin,” she explained.

Ganito rin ang naging paliwanag ni James. “Sinabi ko po before na as long as we’re working together, ayokong magkaroon kami ng relasyon or something kasi it will be just complicate things. Kasi I’ve seen it and it happened before na rin to me.

“Dati, nagkaroon ako ng girlfriend pero nasira yung career ko. Mas focus ako noon sa girlfriend ko kesa sa career ko. So right now, my focused is on my career,” pag-amin pa ng binata.

Kasama rin nga pala sa Para Sa Hopeless Romantic sina Inigo Pascual at Julia Barretto. Produced ito ng Viva Films and Star Cinema at palabas na simula May 13.

Nadine even went as far as calling James as her “security blanket” with the amount of closeness that they both have.

She said, “Well si James kasi para kasi siyang super close friend na. Like I tell him everything.

Kapag magkasama kami magkadikit lang. Sa kanya ko nakikita na siya ‘yung nag-co-comfort sa akin in everything. Kahit na malungkot ako or may problema ako sa bahay na hindi naman related, parang whenever he’s there I feel na-se-secure ako. Para siyang security blanket. Like that.”

Is there any pressure on their part to really be a couple one day?

“I think we’re used to it. I think at the start there was pressure on how to act. Not in the movies but how to act in real life but I think now we’re used to it and we’re comfortable already with the fact that we’re really just friends,” James replied.

The actress meanwhile explained that the fact that they’re not together is probably one of the reasons why their love team is one of the most popular these days “Mas nakakakilig po kasi kapag may pinu-push sila alam mo ‘yun? Parang ‘oh my God sila na ba?

Sana maging sila?’ ganyan. For me po ah and from what I noticed parang mas kinikilig sila sa ganon.

Parang nangangarap sila eh,” she ended.

Nadine and James’s new movie Para Sa Hopeless Romantic are already in the theaters.

NADINE LUSTRE ON JAMES REID

‘Pagkasama ko kasi si James, laging masaya’

Nadine Lustre admitted that she could somehow relate to her character in her upcoming movie Para Sa Hopeless Romantic.

Nadine plays Rebecca. The actress relayed that there was a point in her life when she had difficulty moving on from her past love like her character in the film. “’Yung character ko kasi dito hindi maka-move on tapos pagnakikita sila ni Nikko (James Reid), hopeless romantic siya eh…” She added, “Parang nasasaktan siya, hindi siya maka move on. Actually yes [nakaka-relate ako] don din pero eventually naka-move on na ako kasi na-experience ko din ‘yung ganon na pagnakikita ko siya parang I don’t know, parang nag-iiba ‘yung mood ko, before naman, pero hindi na ngayon, iba na ngayon before po ganon,” she said during the blogger’s conference of the movie.

According to Nadine, the movie will have its dramatic scenes but it would not be that heavy. “Hindi naman siya na super seryoso, meron lang talaga na mga scenes na medyo madrama, hindi naman siya heavy drama, ‘yung mga kilig po kasi na mga eksena dito mas more on kay Julia (Barretto) at Inigo (Pascual) na nangyayari. The kilig part meron din naman kami ni James kasi parang flashback ‘yung sa amin, ‘yung present talaga, hindi na kami break na kami, sa college na, ganyan.”

Nadine has already worked with James Reid on two successful films, Diary ng Panget and Talk Back and You’re Dead.

With their growing closeness, the actress shared some of the things she admires the most about the actor. “Ako naman for me well pagkasama ko kasi si James, laging masaya lalo na pag ‘yun nga madaling araw na medyo baliw na siya, nagjo-joke na siya, ganon siya,” he relayed.

She added that James cheers her up whenever she is down. ”Tapos he has great timing like when I have problems parang nagpapatawa siya. I don’t think he knows naman ‘pag down ako, wala lang, parang on time lang siya palagi.”

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THE PANDESAL SPANISH BREAD Piolo Pascual Joseph Marco

One cannot simply think of Piolo, the Ultimate Heartthrob, and not consider how his looks and his abs have sent pulses racing everywhere. Hence the comparison of his abs to the Filipino’s all-time favorite pandesal. Something that’s perfect for any time of the day.

We came to love him as the sweet Dave in Pure Love. Even though his shredded body shows his strength, one couldn’t help but see a tinge of sweetness in Joseph’s eyes. This is the reason why his abs could be compared to a Spanish bread, a sweet roll filled with butter and sugar.

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PAN DE COCO James Reid

James has changed from his Pinoy Big Brother days from a skinny teen to a buff twentysomething. While his formerly lanky Fil-Australian frame is now filled out with enough muscles to include him on a top ten bachelors list, he still has the same boyish good looks. With that we’ve chosen to call him the pan de coco, literally “coconut bread” in Spanish, which is a rich sweet roll with a coconut filling.

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James has changed from his Pinoy Big Brother days from a skinny teen to a buff twentysomething. While his formerly lanky Fil-Australian frame is now filled out with enough muscles to include him on a top ten bachelors list, he still has the same boyish good looks. With that we’ve chosen to call him the pan de coco, literally “coconut bread” in Spanish, which is a rich sweet roll with a coconut filling.

EIGHT CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE YUMMY PHYSIQUES

Summer wouldn’t be complete without people showing off some skin either due to the sweltering heat or just to flaunt their toned bodies. But for some of our favorite and luscious leading men, everyday is summer with their toned bodies with great abs, which in the local slang is called “tinapay.”

While it’s been unclear as to who first likened abs to bread, we at Push have taken the liberty to classify the famous rock-hard abs of our Kapamilya hotties just for fun.

THE MONAY Paulo Avelino

Since he moved to the network, Paulo has drawn fans, mostly female, from various age brackets. While it could be his innate mysterious aura that’s making them swoon over him, we think it’s his unquestionable talent coupled wit his just-the-right-kind of body. Because of that we’re calling him the monay, the bread that pretty much appeals to the young or the old and can be eaten with a sandwich spread or just by itself.

THE TASTY John Llyod Cruz

We love box office actor John Lloyd, there’s really no question about that. Even without abs, he’s the one actor that the public has come to appreciate. Not that John Lloyd probably minds it, but we think he’s the tasty bread kind of guy.

Sure the tasty bread is soft and flat but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s become a staple in many homes these days.

THE PUTOK Sam Milby

kababayan Gerald Anderson

Fil-American Sam’s abs are probably those that the public have seen one too many times, but still cannot get over with. Ever since he stepped out of the Pinoy Big Brother house, Sam has been ranked among the top hunks of the network. Despite his gentle demeanor, there’s a certain toughness to his aura and his facial features that makes him appear to be putok bread. The said bread is the harder and smaller version of the monay.

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If it weren’t for his name, there’s almost no hint that Gerald is a FilAmerican actor. Born in Zambales and raised in General Santos City, almost a decade of being in showbiz has transformed Gerald to become one of the most-sought leading men despite the competition. That said, we think he could be best compared to a kababayan, the bread that managed to transcend the emergence of other types and even fancier breads.

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30 20 is the new

MARIAN RIVERA BORN: AUGUST 12, 1984 For her birthday, Marian got a proposal from then fiancé Dingdong Dantes on national TV. The proposal was actually the second one Dingdong made to his former co-star, the first being a much more private one in 2012.

After getting married last December, Marian will soon be entering another new phase in her life, motherhood.

CELEBRITIES WHO ARE ROCKING THEIR 30S Here are some other celebs who are rocking their 30th year.

ANNE CURTIS BORN: FEBRUARY 17, 1985 Anne Curtis welcomed her 30th birthday at luxe resort Amanpulo in the company of boyfriend Erwan Heussaff and younger sister Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Anne, who admitted in an Instagram post that turning 30 at one time seemed “scary”, said she is ready for another decade of adventure and chasing her dreams.

ANGEL LOCSIN BORN: APRIL23, 1985 After her successful series The Legal Wife, Angel is set to do one of her dream projects, a movie with the Star for All Seasons—and her future mother-in-law— Vilma Santos.and chasing her dreams.

SANDARA PARK BORN: NOVEMBER 12, 1985 It’s hard to believe baby-faced Sandara or Dara is already 30 years old. Her very youthful looks have made members of Korean media dub her a “vampire” for never seeming to age. Sandara marked this milestone with a party in her second home, the Philippines, with friends and colleagues gathered around to wish her a happy birthday. She also explored the beautiful islands of Palawan with Korean and Pinoy friends.

HEART EVANGELISTA BORN: FEBRUARY 14, 1985 Heart marked her 30th year by getting married to Senator Chiz Escudero in ceremonies held at the posh Balesin Island resort. The bride’s parents refused to attend the wedding, having publicly opposed Heart’s choice in a husband.

Reynaldo Ongpauco seemed to soften his stance and sent a message to his daughter which was read aloud by Heart’s cousin during the reception, reducing the bride to tears.

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HERO ANGELES BORN: DECEMBER 08, 1985 For the past few years, Hero has kept a low profile in the entertainment scene, preferring to devote much of his time to being an artist and teaching art to the youth. Lately however, he returned to TV first as part of ASAP’s 20th anniversary celebration and as one of the third batch of lucky stars on Kapamilya Deal or No Deal. Does this mean he plans to make a showbiz comeback soon? Hero could only say that if there’s a good offer, he’s very much open to the idea.

JOROSS GAMBOA BORN: NOVEMBER 28, 1985 Joross decided to tie the knot with longtime girlfriend Katz Saga for his 30th year. The touching ceremony even moved the always jovial Joross to tears. He’s looking forward to becoming a father soon as he and Katz are set to welcome their first child later this year.

DIANA ZUBIRI BORN: APRIL 15, 1985 Diana Zubiri Born: April 15, 1985 After losing her husband to liver cirrhosis in 2010 almost two years after they got married, Diana has found love once again in the person of host-model and one-time MYX VJ hopeful Andy Smith. The couple just had a pre-nup shoot in Japan, where Andy proposed to the actress last February.

ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI BORN: JULY 19, 1984 Earlier this year, Alessandra won the Best Actress award at Sinag Maynila for her performance in the indie flick Bambanti. Not one to rest on her laurels, she took on the challenge of portraying larger-than-life character Mommy Dionisia in Kid Kulafu. When she was initially offered the role, she could not help but laugh as the unexpectedness of it all. But true to her feisty nature, Alessandra didn’t back down from bringing Mommy D to the big screen.

VANDOLPH BORN: MAY 07, 1984 The late comedy king Dolphy’s youngest son practically grew up in front of the camera as well. His last regular TV role was as a recurring character on Be Careful With My Heart and he was part of the third batch of Kapamilya Deal or No Deal Lucky Stars. He recently figured in a vehicular accident again, but seems to be staying strong in the face of this latest trouble.

MARIEL RODRIGUEZ BORN: AUGUST 10, 1984 Since she got married to Robin Padilla, Mariel has been happily adjusting to being a wife and exploring the world of organic food and products.

The bubbly TV host suffered a personal loss lately when she had a miscarriage of what would have been her first child with Robin. Mariel admitted she is now slowly moving on and has a new TV hosting gig to keep her occupied.

JOINING THE 3-0 CLUB These celebs about to hit the big 3-0 are showing no signs of slowing down as well.

SOLENN HEUSSAFF BORN: JULY 20, 1985 Solenn recently got engaged to her Argentine boyfriend of five years Nico Bolzico. The two are planning a castle wedding in France some time in the next few years.

CARLO AQUINO BORN: SEPTEMBER 03, 1985 After making his Kapamilya comeback with Annaliza, Carlo has slowly been getting back in the swing of things with indie films like Mater Dolorosa and Death March. He can currently be seen in Flordeliza and soon in the Enrique Gil-Liza Soberano starrer The Bet

KC CONCEPCION BORN: APRIL 07, 1985 As the daughter of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion, KC Concepcion grew up under intense public scrutiny. From her first baby pics to her fairytale-like debut to her first foray into showbiz, Pinoys have witnessed her ups and downs through the years.

Even if she has lived a fairly public life, people were still taken by surprise that the baby is now a lady of 30. Born April 7, 1985, KC celebrated her 30th birthday early with a surprise shindig set up by her stepfather Senator Kiko Pangilinan while the family was in California for a vacation. On the eve of her birthday, her friends threw her surprise salubong. In an Instagram post, KC was grateful for “ these real ones whom I treasure so much.”

SAM MILBY BORN: MAY 23, 1984 Sam may have been off the radar lately, but the singer-actor is certainly making the most of his time. While on vacation, he connected with new friends and exploring music again. He’s also taken his tito duties to heart, doting on nieces Lona and Tala.

JASON ABALOS BORN: JANUARY 14, 1985 Jason got a nice surprise from girlfriend Vicki Rushton for his birthday, which the latter said took several attempts to pull off. Aside from his love life, his career is going strong as well. After starring in the hit series Two Wives, Jason takes on the role of a restaurateur, opening buffet resto Golden King at Hobbies of Asia in Pasay City.

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Being a mom (or a mom-to-be) is really an overwhelming undertaking.

Not only is motherhood time-consuming, albeit in a good way, it takes a lot of energy. However, despite being busy with their projects and respective families, certain celebrity moms have made sure to stay fit and healthy.

Push lists down 10 fit moms and their favorite workouts.

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Boxing: Sunshine Cruz While boxing has been largely tagged as a male activity, more and more women are now getting into it particularly because it involves various workouts in one session. A single session often involves up-tempo exercises such as jumping rope, calisthenics such as mountain climbers and burpees, and working on the heavy bag and shadowboxing. After that it is usually followed several rounds of sparring with one’s trainer.

Tennis: Danica Sotto-Pingris Although tennis has been more popular as an international sport that we can watch on TV, it has also long been deemed effective in shedding weight. It is said that the its explosive movements which involve speed, coordination, and flexibility, allows the body to stretch and improve the cardiovascular system.

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White Shirt Love: Vicki Belo Taught by G-Force’s very own Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy, White Shirt Love is a sensual dance class that’s originally designed to empower women and women-at-heart. The only requirement is to wear a loose white shirt in lass and to channel your inner sexiness in order to trim major problem areas like the belly, legs, and buttocks.

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Swimming: Bianca Gonzales-Intal As the weather gets warmer, more and more celebs opt to do their cardio while in the water and do swimming.

Swimming as a cardiovascular exercise has been proven to be effective in toning muscles.

High-Intensity Interval Training: Claudine Barretto HIIT can sound a little daunting but it’s not really the case because it involves workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed repetitions of lessintense activity and even complete rest.

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Weight training: Aubrey Miles Again, weight training has also long been known as a man’s workout but not these days as more and more women discover its benefits. Recent researches have proven that contrary to popular belief, weight training doesn’t only build the muscle but actually helps in losing more fat.

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Anti-Gravity Yoga: Gretchen Barretto There’s really something about us humans wanting to fly which is probably why anti-gravity yoga or aerial yoga was created in the first place. Designed

by Christopher Harrison, AGY helps improve one’s core strength and release body tension by combining elements of dance, Pilates and calisthenics with different yoga poses.

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Circuit Training: Judy Ann Santos The beauty of circuit training lies in the fact that that it eases out boredom in a flash by moving quickly from one exercise to the next. Circuit training that combines cardio and strength moves will not only blast fat but also sculpt your muscles.

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Traithon: Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan Triathlon is not really a workout.

Rather it’s a multi-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance activities. They are biking, running, and swimming.

Maricel has done them all and even participated in Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Cebu last year.

Zumba: Ina Raymundo Zumba could very well be considered as a popular mommy workout these days. It’s basically a Latin-inspired dance routine that combines several other dance genres like hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, belly dancing, and even martial arts.

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LS RE AR QU ’ RS VE LO S LE ND HA E SH W HO ES AR SH NA LU N PAULEE

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a halos tatlong taon at kalahating relasyon nina Pauleen Luna at Vic Sotto kaswal na lang kung sagutin ng aktres kung ano ang magiging plano niya after the wedding.

“Gusto kong magkaroon ng maraming anak. Mahilig kasi talaga ako sa bata, kaya lang, siyempre, dapat kasal muna bago anak, ‘di ba?” kuwento niya sa Push.com.ph.

Malamang din daw na mag-lie low muna siya sa showbiz kapag ikinasal na sila ni Vic. “Well, definitely ayaw niya akong mag-show o gumawa ng soap opera. Kasi ngayon pa lang, ayaw na niya.

Nakakarinig na ako ng ‘hindi ka ba puwedeng magresign diyan.’ Kasi inaabot talaga ako ng madaling araw sa taping.

“Ang point niya lang naman is parang hindi ko naman daw kailangan [magtrabaho], pero siyempre kailangan ko. Siya hindi niya kailangan, tapos na siya dito, eh, ako kailangan ko,” natatawa niyang kuwento.

“He respects that naman. Buti nga, meron na akong cut-off ngayon sa taping after 15 years. May cut-off na ako, thank you Lord,” sabi pa ulit ni Pauleen na nakangiti.

Naikuwento rin ni Pauleen na nag-bleeding siya sa pinakahuling teleseyeng ginawa niya sa GMA7 dahil sa

pagod.

“Nasira yung sistema ko, nag-bleed ako!” pag-amin pa niya. “Nag-rest ako ng one month, kasi natatapos ako ng 9 am. Tapos diretso ako ng Bulaga. Nagkaroon talaga ako ng hormonal imbalance. Ngayong inaabot pa rin ng alas-tres, pero at least, hindi na pinuputukan ng araw,” banggit pa niya.

Plano rin ni Pauleen ang magpa-breastfeed kapag nanganak siya.

“Ako naman, feeling ko pag nagkaanak ako, it will be pure joy to just stay at home and just take care of our baby. Sabi ko nga ‘di ba, sobrang hilig ko talaga sa baby. “’Yung pag-stop sa showbiz, hindi naman siguro completely. Puwede pa rin sigurong mag-Bulaga pag weekend... Ewan ko, let’s cross the bridge when we get there. Ha-ha-ha,” kaswal niyang pahayag.

Nagkakaroon pa ba sila ng lovers quarrel o LQ ni Bossing?

“Ngayon wala na,” sagot agad niya. “ Noon siguro, yung mga first two years, oo. Pero ngayon wala na... parang kilala na namin ang isa’t isa,” susog pa niya.

“Pag alam mong maiinis siya sa ‘yo, sa gagawin mong ‘yon, ‘wag mo nang gagawin, ‘di ba? Kilala n’yo na ang isa’t isa, eh. Alam na rin naming amuin ang isa’t isa... So ‘yon,” paliwanag pa ng aktres.

INAH ESTRADA REACTS TO RUMORS ABOUT HER MOM JANICE DE BELEN AND GERALD ANDERSON

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akausap ng PUSH.com. ph si Inah Estrada, anak nina Janice de Belen at John Estrada, sa presscon ng Baker King ng TV5 at kaagad naming hiningi ang reaksyon niya tungkol sa isyu sa mom niya at sa aktor

na si Gerald Anderson.

Sabi agad ni Inah, “Siyempre, I get affected, I mean, I can’t help it, but as long as alam kong walang katotohanan at all... I know my mom and I know that... she’s just... wala, ganu’n talaga, eh,” pagtatanggol niya kay Janice.

“It’s just that, there will always be rumors naman, eh. Ang sa akin naman po, even if you’re a good person, there will always be people who will not like you, na mag-i-spread ng rumors... Nu’ng una, naapektuhan talaga ako. It came to a point na papatulan ko na talaga.

“But then, I told myself na ‘you know it’s not true, there’s no point para patulan... ‘ Wala, ganun talaga, eh,” patuloy niyang pahayag.

Eh, single naman ang mom niya kaya puwede itong magka-boyfriend ngayon. May masama ba do’n?

“Walang masama don but... wala kasi talaga, eh.

There’s absolutely nothing. Kuya Gerald is my mom’s friend. And he is a very, very good person. Pero hindi rin naman natin maiiwasan na there is people who think maliciously talaga.

“Pero ngayon, I’m not bothered by that anymore, as much as I should be kasi alam kong wala talaga, there’s nothing... It’s not true guys,” paglilinaw pa ng dalaga ni Janice.

“I don’t want my mom to grow old alone. She’s been through so many heartbreaks na and I don’t want to see her get hurt again so for now, siguro wag na lang muna... I think we’re enough na lang muna for her. But if she wants to find someone, if someone comes along and if that someone is going to treat her really well, no problem.”

Sa mas bata okey lang ba?

Tila napaisip naman si Inah nang tanungin namin if okey lang sa kanya na may mas batang lalaki na manligaw sa mommy niya.

“Ha?” gulat niyang reaksyon. “Ah, depende... depende siguro. I think if there’s a guy who is

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younger than my mom who will court her, siyempre he has to get through us first. Screening muna, VTR, there will house rules. Pero siyempre, he has to go through us first. Kasi kaming magkakapatid we would know naman if the guy is good for my mom or not,” deklara ni Inah.

Samantala, ngayong umaarte na rin siya at kapartner ng tinatawag na Kilig Prince ng TV5 na si Mark Neumann, hindi maiiwasang maikumpara siya sa kanyang parents na parehong magagaling na artista.

“Ang acting kasi, kahit sabihin nilang do this, do that, siyempre hindi ko naman magagawa yung ginagawa nila kasi my mom is Janice de Belen, my dad is John Estrada, so I have to make my own... to hone my own skills as Inah Estrada.

“Ang laging sinasabi lang niya (Janice) sa akin is always research your role, mag-research ka, magpractice ka and just be yourself, tapos concentrate, makinig ka. Yon din lang naman ang sinasabi ng dad ko,” pahayag ni Inah sa PUSH. Pressured ba siya sa expectations ng tao sa kanya?

“Actually, before I entered showbiz, nung maguumpisa pa lang ako, sinasabi ko talaga sa sarili ko ‘naku, may pressure, because my mom and dad they’re very good talaga, one of the best actors and actresses talaga by far, so sabi ko, people will expect a lot from me.

“But then, sinabi ko talaga sa sarili ko na I cannot always live by my mom and my dad’s shadow.

Siyempre, kailangan ko ding gumawa ng sarili kong pangalan at yon talaga yung goal ko. And maybe this one, Baker King, will help me,” paliwanag pa niya.

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uring her contract signing with clothing brand Petit Monde, Maja Salvador was grilled by the press about details of her breakup with actor Gerald Anderson.

However, the actress continued to remain mum

about it.

In her interview with ABS-CBN News, Maja though addressed the rumor regarding Janice De Belen’s involvement in the split.

Janice played Maja’s mother in the teleserye Ina Kapatid Anak and Gerald’s mom in the soap Budoy.

“Nanay ko naman ‘yun.

Kung meron man akong dapat sagutin, iyon ‘yun. Let’s respect her. I love her so much,” she said.

On finding ‘new inspiration,’ Maja only said, “Hindi naman lalaki lang ang nag-i-inspire sa akin, e,” She added,”Siguro kaya niyo nakikita na -- sinabi niyo nga, blooming ako, maganda ako ngayon -- kasi mas maraming bagay na pinipili ko na, alam niyo ‘yun, positive lang. Maraming blessing na dumarating, so ako nag-po-focus.”

On moving on from the breakup, Maja just said she doesn’t need to give details about the process. “Basta makita niyo ako na masaya, yun na yun.”

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FACE UR YO R HE OT ST AIN AG ’ GE ‘ED ON UP KS EA SP S RO IVE NT CA I LA ME SOUNDS FAMILIAR PERFORMERS Despite being consistently good in her recent performances on Your Face Sounds Familiar, comedienne Melai Cantiveros doesn’t consider herself to be in a better position compared to the other performers.

“Hindi ko naman naisip na may edge ako kasi para sa akin mas may edge nga sila kasi nga may beses sila.

Ako naman kasi ‘yung aking pangagaya parang loko loko ko lang. ‘Yung parang ang pangloloko ko ginawa ko ng trabaho ngayon. Kaya hindi ko maseryoso,” she said in a recent interview with Push.com.ph on the set of Your Face Sounds Familiar.

Last weekend, Melai’s performance as Queen of Rock & Roll Elizabeth Ramsey gave her her first win. A few weeks ago, Melai’s performance as Rihanna earned her a lot of nods on social media even if she failed to make it to the top spot. It was Maxene Magalona’s impersonation of her late father Francis M that got the most votes during that week.

Melai has impersonated a slew of local and international icons like Nora Aunor, Jay Contreras of Kamikazee, Britney Spears, Salbakuta, Blakdyak, and Jolina Magdangal. Interestingly, Melai says it’s tougher to transform into a local star than to become an international icon.

She reasoned, “Kapag international ka walang takot eh kasi alam mong walang pakialam. Pero kapag local kasi alam mong naka-estado na ‘yun sila, na ‘pag mamali mo ‘yun papagalit ka nila so dapat gawin mo ang best

mo. ‘Pag international wala naman silang paki sa ‘yo.”

In a recent interview with Your Face jury member Jed Madela, he stressed that Melai often gives them tummy aches because they keep laughing over her crazy antics.

Does she have any fears that people might not take her seriously when she needs them to?

“Hindi naman ako natatakot parang nagaalala lang ako sa kanila dahil ‘pag minsan problemado ako or may menstruation ako.

‘Hoy Melai ganito ganyan’ [Tapos tahimik lang ako, hindi sila sanay]. Siyempre parang hindi sila sanay. Siyemore kapag may menstruation ka hindi ka pwede mag-smile niyan kasi ang sakit ng dugo mo,” she explained.

From the moment she first stepped inside the Pinoy Big Brother house to the moment she was chosen as the Big Winner back in 2010, Melai has always been the funny gal. According to Melai, her current image is something that she wants to be intact for as long as she is in the

business.

“Parang okay na ako sa comedienne kasi hindi ko naman talaga linya ang mga serious. Kasi hindi naman ako sobrang comedienne eh parang kalokohan ko lang sa sarili ko nga eh tapos naging hanap buhay ko na,” she said. “Kumbaga okay na rin ako kasi kapag nagseryoso ako, mag-e-effort pa talaga ako sa seryoso eh sobrang pagka-effort baka ang last part mahing kriminal na ako sa pagkatuliro. Kontento naman ako sa lahat ng binibigay sa akin ng Panginoon.”

AT’S SHARON CUNETA REVEALS SHE HAS NO IDEA WH NEXT FOR HER AFTER YOUR FACE SOUNDS FAMILIAR

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haron Cuneta revealed on her official Facebook page that she is not doing the new The Buzz with Boy Abunda. According to rumors, the Megastar is suppesedly hosting a new showbiz talk show with King of Talk Boy Abunda.

“There’s some news going around (someone from a TV crew actually asked me about it last Thursday at my Mama Helen’s birthday party, and then it came out in a major paper the other day lang) that I am going to be in a show with Kuya Boy Abunda to replace the former “The Buzz.”

That would be so great -- only, it isn’t true. No one has brough it up with me or my manager Sandra Chavez, and I also asked Kuya Boy about it the day the write-up came out, and no one’s talked about it with him either,” she posted.

The actress added that she has no idea yet what will be her next project after her stint as a judge on Your Face Sounds Familiar. She also mentioned names of top stars today like Kim Chiu, Bea Alonzo, Sarah Geronimo and Bea Alonzo, who are in their 20s and could easily land roles one after another. She admits she’s still working on her physique and is in fact thankful to her supporters who have accepted her as she is.

“I have no idea yet what I’m doing right after “YFSF” kasi my contract with ABSCBN so far is only for that show. I wish I was as thin as Sarah or Kim or Maja or Bea, but truth is, I’m a mom now and no longer in my twenties so the weight isn’t gonna just fall off as quickly as it used to! I’m just me. And it would be so sad if I had to apologize for being the ‘me’ that I am now,

especially because of the ‘me’ I was for way too long. I will keep doing what I can, as long as I can, as far as I can take it. But no more than that.

Besides, at this point, I think my loyalists love me for who I am and what I’ve achieved and given, and yes, to a certain point what I look like, but not just all that na,” she said.

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JERICHO ROSALES WAS ONCE A FISH VENDOR AND A PERSONAL DRIVER

Jericho “Echo” Vibar Rosales was discovered on the television program Eat Bulaga! via its segment Mr. Pogi in 1996. His story was an ever inspiring rags to riches one. Jericho has made no secret of his roots as a fish vendor. He is, in fact, proud of it. As a child, he used to help his mother, who was a fish vendor, sell at a public market. As he grew older, he did more odd jobs, from being a service crew at a pizza fast food chain to a driver. He is now a renowned actor and singer plus an endorser for various brands. He is one of the lead stars of ABS-CBN’s teleserye Bridges of Love and is happily married to model Kim Jones.

Despite challenges, hard work pays off.

As we celebrate Labor Day today, PUSH also pays tribute to the stars who started from humble beginnings and eventually became the famous celebrities they are today.

COCO MARTIN WAS A CAREGIVER IN CANADA After working as a waiter at a restaurant, like many Filipinos, Coco left the country in search of greener pastures. A graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Coco hoped that he would be able to help his family by working in Canada. He tried to secure a visa working as a caregiver but it wasn’t long before Coco would of course realize that his true calling was to become an actor. Coco Martin is now one of ABS-CBN’s prized talents and a Gawad Urian Award-winning actor. He became famous for starring in independent films, and was dubbed the “Prince of Philippine Independent Films”.

ISKO MORENO WAS A GARBAGE COLLECTOR Before he became an actor, Isko Moreno found alternative sources of income at the age of 10 by pushing a cart and going house-to-house to gather old newspapers and used bottles, then reselling them at a local junk dealer.

He also rummaged through restaurant garbage bins for leftover food, which his mother would cook for dinner. Isko is now Vice Mayor of Manila and is being considered by the Liberal Party to run for Senator in 2016.

AI-AI DELAS ALAS WORKED AS A SALES LADY Ai-Ai De las Alas first gained nationwide recognition for her movie Ang Tanging Ina, which became a blockbuster hit. The movie eventually spawned two more movies: Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat and Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na ‘To!) Ai-Ai, for all her hilarious jokes, worked very hard for the success that she has today. She started out as a sales lady at a department store as well as a stand-up comedian in Manila before she was discovered and turned into the Concert Comedy Queen we all know and love today.

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VICE GANDA WAS A BOTTLED WATER VENDOR

Vice Ganda knew what his talent was, and that was to make people laugh with his quick wit. He worked with this talent, never giving up, until he captured the hearts of many Filipinos. Vice is vocal about his past, sharing anecdotes of how he grew up in Tondo, including selling bottled water during the 1995 World Youth Day. Vice is now a television presenter, endorser, actor, and recording artist. He is one of It’s Showtime’s regular hosts and has starred in several films, four of which are considered the highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.

NORA AUNOR SOLD WATER AND PEANUTS AT A TRAIN STATION

Nora Aunor, for all the fame and recognition she has today, also came from humble beginnings. In order to help her family, she had sold bottled water and peanuts to the passengers at the train station near their house at a young age. Her poverty, however, turned out to be her driving force to move into the world of entertainment where she stood out above the rest. Nora is now recognized as the Philippines’ “Superstar” as she has starred in several movies and TV series, has several musical recordings, and has appeared in several stage productions. She has received various awards and nomination, not only from local award giving bodies but also abroad.

MARVIN AGUSTIN HAD A LOT OF ODD JOBS INCLUDING BEING A MASCOT Marvin Agustin isn’t shy to admit that he has had a number of roles even before he was discovered as an actor. He helped his mother, who was a business woman, sell various things. He was also a video store clerk, a waiter, even a mascot just to earn a living and help with the family’s expenses. He was discovered by a talent scout while working at a restaurant and as they say the rest is showbiz history.

Aside from becoming a popular actor, Marvin has also turned into a successful businessman, concert producer and restaurateur.

RICHARD GOMEZ SERVED BURGERS AND FRIES AS A FAST FOOD SERVICE CREW Before his success as an actor, Richard started out quite humbly by working in a famous fastfood chain during his younger years, and was alleged to be very popular among the college girls. This was where he was actually discovered and persuaded to enter into the world of business. Richard is now an award winning actor and is currently a contract artist of ABS-CBN.

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Celebrities are used to being in the spotlight, but some of their kids could easily join them there. Here are some celebrity kids who could be in showbiz themselves.

OGIE ALCASID’S DAUGHTER, LEILA

Leila is the daughter of singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid and Australian beauty queen Michelle Van Eimeren. She is currently living in Australia with her mother and sister and her stepfather.

VIC SOTTO’S DAUGHTER, PAULINA

Paulina is comedian-host Vic Sotto’s daughter with former commercial model Angela Luz. This golf enthusiast recently graduated Cum Laude from the Ateneo de Manila University and got an Audi Q3 as graduation gift from her dad.

JERICHO ROSALE’S SON, SANTINO

Santino was born in 2000 to parents, Bridges of Love actor Jericho Rosales and Kai Palomares. A PUSH report said that the parents of this sporty lad have remained friends.

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DONNA CRUZ-LARRAZABAL’S DAUGHTER, BELLE

You already met Belle, the eldest and only daughter of singer-actress Donna Cruz-Larrazabal, in a Jollibee commercial with her mother and brother Cian in 2006.

CHRISTIAN VASQUEZ’S SONS, MATTHEW AND TON TON

Contrary to his role in Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita where he abandoned his kids, Christian Vasquez is a loving father to his four kids, including sons Matthew and Ton Ton.

ROBIN PADILLA’S DAUGHTER, CAMILLE

Camille is action star Robin Padilla’s daughter with his former leading lady, Leah Orosa. Camille, who is based in the United States, finally saw her father again last year after four years, when she made a surprise visit to Manila.

GENEVA CRUZ AND PACO ARESPACOCHAGA’S SON, HEAVEN

19-year-old Heaven is singer Geneva Cruz’s son with musician Paco Arespacochaga. A loving son and brother to his baby sister London, Heaven is also in a band.

EDU MANZANO’S SON, ENZO, AND DAUGHTER, ADDIE Enzo and Addie are the children of host Edu Manzano with Rina Samson. The two appeared during their half-brother Luis Manzano’s birthday episode in the defunct game show, Minute to Win It in 2013.

JOMARI YLLANA AND AIKO MELENDEZ’S SON, ANDRE AND AIKO’S DAUGHTER MARTHENA

Andre is Jomari Yllana and Aiko Melendez’s only son. This virtual carbon copy of Jomari is now 16 years old.

Marthena is Aiko Melendez’s daughter with Martin Jickain. Marthena, who looks a lot like Aiko, is eight years old.

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’ IVE AL N MA WO ST XIE ‘SE D ME NA ING BE ON TS AC RE A KAREN DAVIL RACHELLE ANN GO LANDS A ROLE IN ‘LES MISERABLES’

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achelle Ann Go will be returning to London’s West End in a new role. She will be playing Fantine in the world’s longest-running musical, Les Miserables.

Rachelle seems to be following in Lea Salonga’s footsteps after making her debut as Gigi in Miss Saigon. Lea played Eponine then Fantine in Les Miserables after her Miss Saigon stint. The role of Fantine also gave Anne Hathaway an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2013.

In her Instagram post, the singer has been awake for more than 24 hours, still in disbelief about landing the role. “DREAM big and it will happen, still can’t believe it,� she stated.

Rachelle takes the stage on June 15, 2015.

BANGS GARCIA LEAVES STAR MAGIC “I JUST WANT SOMETHING NEW�

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Karen Davila was named Esquire Philippines’ Sexiest Woman Alive in its May issue. The Bandila news anchor took to Instagram to thank the magazine for the title they have given to her.

Karen shared that she was personally contacted

by Esquire’s Editor In Chief Erwin Rumolo about the good news. “CHEERS! THANK YOU @Esquireph for having me on your May2015 cover! When #ErwinRomulo called me about this I thought he was kidding or insane.�

The broadcast journalist expressed her admiration for the magazine’s effort to recognize women in the society. “đ&#x;˜?

THANK YOU #JontyCruz @jontssss @ jeromegomezesq and the whole team for appreciating women who want to have great conversations and want to learn something new everyday!�

Various reactions were posted by netizens upon learning the news. “You definitely have my vote, K @ iamkarendavila ! You are hot, smart as a whip, sassy, gorgeous & an inspiration!! You rock this cover!,� @feliciaatienza said. “I am so proud of you @ iamkarendavila, not just sexy, also very intelligent, smart gorgeous and LOVING,� alicegeduardo posted. “u deserved that title po.one of the most looked up to media personnel congrats,� Ipiinx commented posted. “She’s really hot..At her age!Wow!!!!!Crush siya ng tatay ko..!Simpleng ganda lang na nakakabighani..� @kapurpurawan said.

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Wala na sa pangangalaga ng Star Magic si Bangs Garcia. Sa interbyu ng Push.com.ph sa kanya sa storycon ng bago niyang pelikula titled Tupang Ligaw na pagbibidahan din ni Matteo Guidicelli ay naikuwento niya na pumirma na siya ng three-year contract sa Viva Artists Agency (VAA) na Vic del Rosario. “Maayos yung naging pagpapaalam ko sa Star Magic. Ako kasi, I don’t burn bridges kasi sa totoo lang, malaki rin naman talaga ang nagawa sa akin ng Star Magic kung bakit ako naging Bangs Garcia ngayon,� simula niyang pahayag.

Nagsimula ang showbiz career ni Bangs taong 2005 nang sumali siya sa Close To Fame contest ng ABSCBN. Taong 2006 nang kunin siyang artista ni Direk Bobot Mortiz, at 2008 naman nang i-launch siya sa Palos at naging Star Magic contract star.

Masaya ba siya sa halos pitong taon niya sa Star Magic? “I was satisfied naman,� buntong hininga niya. “I was satisfied, pero siyempre, kahit sinong artista ang tatanungin n’yo, sasabihing we always want something more... “I just want something new. New environment, new everything. Hindi naman ako aalis sa ABS-CBN, wala naman akong balak umalis sa ABS-CBN. I’d still be a Kapamilya. May mga nagtatanong kasi kung lilipat daw ako, hindi naman po,� she said.

Isa pa raw sa dahilan kung bakit siya lumipat sa Viva ay dahil gusto niyang i-explore ang pagiging singer. “Sa Viva, may gagawin akong album at magsu-shoot ako ng music video. Honestly, sa pag-sign ko po sa Viva, hindi po kami magpo-focus sa pagiging sexy. I think I’ve proven myself in that genre for a long time already, eh. Kumbaga, quota na ako diyan lalo na do’n sa Laureana,� nakangiti niyang pahayag.

Ipinagpapasalamat naman ni Bangs na dahil sa Laureana ay nakatanggap siya ng kanyang kaunaunahang best actress award mula sa Gawad Pasado. “Because of Laurena, napansin nila ang acting ko.

Nagkaroon ako ng unang best actress trophy. Naging seryosong aktres yung tingin nila sa akin. Pero sabi ko nga, after kong gawin ‘yon, parang stop na muna ako.

Last ko na ‘yon,� sey pa niya.

Malaki rin daw ang naitulong sa kanya ng acting award. “Kasi ang sarap sa feeling ng may award.

Parang naba-validate yung pagtatrabaho mo... Tapos mas parang lalo kang namo-motivate na galingan

pa at pagbutihin pa lalo. Nasa bucket list ko rin na madagdagan pa yung acting award ko. So, sana madagdagan,� pag-asam pa niya.

Matagal na ring gustong subukan ni Bangs ang pagkanta kaya lang hindi raw siya nabigyan ng chance sa Star Magic. “Wala naman silang offer. But then, never din kasi ako nag-ask sa Star Magic na dapat ganito, dapat ganyan... Kapag binibigyan ako ng production number sa ASAP, it’s always dancing.

Eh, nagkataon naman na nag-offer sa akin ang Viva ng album so grinab ko na talaga,� katwiran ng aktres.

Ang Tupang Ligaw ay sa direksyon ng komiks novelist na si Rod Santiago. Produced ito ng BG Productions na pag-aari ni Baby Go.

KATHRYN BERNARDO FINALLY MEETS NADINE LUSTRE TERESA LOYZAGA REVEALS HOW SHE RAISED DIEGO LOYZAGA

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ctress Teresa Loyzaga shared on Rated K, how she raised Diego and his brother singlehandedly in Australia.

Diego was only 5 when Teresa took him to live abroad.

“Not that walang magandang kinabukasan dito (Pilipinas), meron. Pero it was a choice because I was also thinking of myself, and of course them, my children. As you well know, I’m a single mom,” she explained.

For 11 years, Teresa raised her children solo. She revealed taking on many jobs so she can give her sons a good life.

“The government gave me assistance, they helped me bring up my children, put them to school. I depended on that and siyempre maghahanap ka ngayon ng trabaho. I worked for a hair replacement company, I worked for an insurance company, I worked in a call center, I worked in a bank until I finally landed the job I still have now, which is in an airline in Australia.”

In 2011, Diego was able to convince his mom to return to the Philippines.

“Diego din started asking me, well about his father. Of course, I will not say no to my son, who wants to get to know his father,” she said.

This led to Diego discovering his father actor Cesar Montano, his roots and eventually trying

his luck in showbiz.

“Me not knowing the whole time I was growing up in Australia kung sino yung dad ko, yung mommy ko here (sa Pilipinas) and when I finally saw it (showbiz) I said hey this is really cool,” he shared.

After landing his first role on Mara Clara, Diego is thankful to get a new break in primetime serye Forevermore. “Sobrang tuwang-tuwa po ako na they gave me a second chance, tapos yun nga it’s one of the highest rating teleseryes right now.”

If not for his mom, Diego wouldn’t be where he is right now.

“We really saw that in mom. She was really pulling the weight of both dad and mom.”

PEABO BRYSON CONSIDERS RACHELLE ANN GO AS LEA SALONGA’S ‘RIVAL’ Sa Aquino and Abunda Tonight, pinuri ni American R&B and soul singer-songwriter Peabo Bryson si Lea Salonga at sinabi nito na, “she has the loveliest voice and she is the loveliest human being.” Nakatrabaho ni Peabo si Lea sa ilang duets at ayon kay Peabo meron silang duet na nag-top sa music chart “for almost a year.”

Sinabi rin ni Peabo na “rival” ni Lea si Rachelle Ann Go. “Very talented” diumano si Rachelle katulad ni Lea. Dagdag pa niya, “if she were to learn anything from anybody, Lea will be the person to do that.”

Pinuri rin ni Peabo ang mga Pinoy. Ayon sa kanya, “Philippines has a wealth of talent (and) the world is just beginning to understand how deeply it goes.” Ayon pa kay Peabo, kaya mahal ng mga Pinoy si Manny Pacquiao ay dahil, “he is Filipino and he represents this country as well as anybody can.”

Ang pag-perform ni Peabo ng duets ay hindi parte ng kanyang career plan. Nangyari na lang ito nang hanapin siya ni Roberta Flack, dahil nagkaroon ng health problems ang ka-duet dapat nito. Ang pumili diumano ng kanta nila ni Roberta na “Tonight I celebrate My Love” ay si Roberta. Dagdag pa ni Peabo, “I didn’t like it.”

Kapag pumipili naman ng kanta si Peabo, isang batayan niya ay, “it has to be felt because you’re telling a story.” Sinabi rin ni Peabo na, “singing is all about controlling air” at madali lang daw ito “when you understand the basic principles of it.”

Isang paraan ni Peabo ng pag-alaga ng boses niya ay pagtakbo. May mga vocal exercises din siyang ginagawa.

Dalawang bagay naman ang natutunan ni Peabo sa kanyang Nanay at ito ang: “Treat anybody like you want to be treated” at “meet no strangers.”

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t a behind the scenes look in ASAP 20’s rehearsals, teen stars Kathryn Bernardo and Nadine Lustre finally meet.

In ASAP’s official Instagram account, the two stars pose for a photo with Nadine’s Para Sa Mga Hopeless Romantic co-star Julia Barretto.

Beautiful ladies gracing the ASAP stage - Kathryn, Nadine, Julia! #ASAPSummerFiesta

The two also gamely posed for a picture during a spiel on the show.

Pahiyas festival fever on #ASAPSummerFiesta kasama sina Nadine at Kathryn!

Since Nadine’s rise to fame, people often compared her to Kathryn because of their similar facial features.

Nadine has always been gracious about this comparison.

Kathryn, on the other hand has always been hounded by rumors of not being friendly towards Nadine.

Those rumors can be finally put to rest because of these pictures.

IS THERE A CHANCE FOR NADINE AND KATHRYN TO BECOME CLOSE FRIENDS? At the after-party of Para sa Hopeless Romantic’s premiere night, Nadine Lustre shared how her first meeting with Kathryn Bernardo went.

“It was okay, actually. There was no ano naman kasi ako, I don’t want anyone to feel ilang towards me. Ayoko ng may awkwardness or anything, especially siya, wala naman siyang ginagawa sa’kin masama eh. I haven’t done anything bad to her din naman. Ayoko lang po ng may ganon. Gusto ko lahat, friends,” she said.

When asked if she and Kathryn got to talk about the alleged ‘rivalry’ that some people are putting them in, Nadine answered, “There’s really no rivalry when it comes to us. When it comes to me and James and siyempre, sa KathNiel din, wala talaga. We’re not competing with anyone. We’re not trying to be better than anyone. We’re just being ourselves and we’re just enjoying what we have right now.”

Is there a chance for Nadine and Kathryn to become close friends? “We’ll see. Time will tell, we’ll see,” she said.

Meanwhile, with James Reid also present at the party, he was also asked if he will hang out with Daniel Padilla if given the opportunity? “I think we could be because some of my friends are friends with him… So I don’t see why not,” James said, believing that they have a lot in common.

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ith his movie Para Sa Hopeless Romantic coming out in theaters starting May 13, Inigo Pascual and onscreen love team partner Julia Barretto have been busy promoting the movie all over the country these past few weeks. Inigo shared that Julia has been a big help to him not just when it comes to acting. “Mostly si Julia talaga yung nagtuturo sa akin. More than me teaching her anything siya yung nagtuturo sa akin how to feel and how to be confident pag sa promos and all that. Because I'm usually shy when I talk but now I'm more confident when I speak. Parang hindi ako takot magsalita,” he shared.

With their “JulNigo” following, Inigo said there is a key thing in becoming an effective love team in showbiz. “Trust is the most important thing in a love team kasi you guys are going to be together for a long time and kailangan yung trust talaga nandun. Even during a scene yung alam mong what if someone can’t do it, you know someone is there to help you out, yung pati sa mga problema, sa personal stuff kasi kayo ang magkakasama everyday. Yung kailangan mo ng someone you can trust and talk to everyday with everything,” he admitted.

Expected by many to follow in the footsteps of his dad Piolo in becoming a heartthrob, Inigo said he still has a lot to learn when it comes to making girls swoon or become “kilig” on-cam. “I need to learn that. I don’t know how he does it (laughs). Pinapanuod ko siya actually pag nasa set ako pag bumibisita ako. Si papa yung meron siyang

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yung parang yumuyuko tapos slowly tinitingnan niya yung partner niya at saka yung pang-deliver ng line pabulong, yung mas sincere,” he said.

The 19-year-old actor also said everything has to look natural or the “kilig” won’t work. “Kasi siyempre you have to get the right timing and hindi awkward. Eh I’m somewhat of an awkward person. Talagang kailangan you have to be in the moment and really feel it. Hindi puwedeng fake yung kilig,” he added.

In real life, Inigo said he is not as outgoing as the characters he gets to play on the big screen. “Like I don’t know how to accept compliments to be honest. Yung parang I don’t know what to say when someone says a compliment to me I cannot say thank you. I cannot accept it. I don’t know what to say. I’m super awkward,” he shared.

In this regard, the Para Sa Hopeless Romantic teen

actor said he gets some tips from his dad on how to be a romantic guy. “It’s the simple things like opening a door for a girl, not a lot of guys do that nowadays. Parang nawawala na yun and I think it should still be there. Texting a girl first, parang you have to be the one who makes an effort for them that you want something. Be a gentleman basically,” he shared.

Another goal aside from building up his acting career that Inigo has is to go back to school eventually. The teen actor said this is not influenced by his dad or anyone else but it’s his own choice. “I will finish my studies. Even if he says that I have to, it’s my choice. It’s something that I want to do for myself. I want to keep learning and I want to expand whatever I can do,” he said.

joseph marco ahit kumakanta na at miyembro ng grupong Harana Boys na nag-release na ng kanilang first album from Star Music, naka-focus pa rin si Joseph Marco sa kanyang acting career.

Pagkatapos ng matagumpay na Pure Love with Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos, may bagong teleserye si Joseph—ang Pasion de Amor—kasama sina Ejay Falcon, Jake Cuenca, Ellen Adarna, Coleen Garcia, at marami pang iba.

Ayon sa singer-actor, ito na raw ang maituturing niyang pinaka-seksing teleseryeng nagawa niya sa ABS-CBN. “Seksi talaga siya and it’s a good project. Ang ganda ng istorya, kakaiba,” pagmamalaki ng aktor sa Push.com.ph.

Ang akala noon ni Joseph ay pang-primetime ang Pasion de Amor pero sa huling announcement para sa programa ay sa Kapamilya Gold timeslot ito ipalalabas simula sa third week ng May. “Sila naman ang nagdedesisyon pagdating sa ganung bagay...

Nabanggit lang sa amin before na baka sa primetime kami, pero kahit na panghapon o pang-primetime wala namang problema do’n. Ang mahalaga, maipapalabas na kami. Maganda rin naman yung timeslot sa hapon na mababakante if ever, kaya okey lang,” sey pa ng aktor.

Gaano ba kaseksi ang Pasion de Amor? Palagi ba siyang magpapakitang flesh sa serye?

“Ang biruan nga namin don dahil palagi kaming naka-topless, ‘uy, gamit na gamit yung costume ah,’ Ang daming topless, puro topless.

“So, ako naman, ready naman ako kasi bago ko naman pinasok itong Pasion de Amor, eh, alam ko na sexy talaga... Ito talaga yung pinaka-sexy ko so far,” pag-amin ng aktor.

Ini-reveal din ni Joseph na may makakapartner siyang sexy actress na mas matanda sa kanya sa serye—si Aubrey Miles. Magkakaroon din daw sila ng mga maiinit na eksena sa Pasion de Amor.

“Siguro, mga eight years ang gap namin. Nagpaseksi din siya.

Actually lahat, kahit yung three girls, nagpaseksi din dito—si Coleen, Ellen and Arci (Munoz). Talagang may mga sexy scenes din sila. Tapos mga love scene, ganu’n,” kuwento pa niya.

Eh, kumusta namang makapartner ang katulad ni Aubrey?

“Ako, nag-enjoy ako kasi bago siya sa akin eh. Eh, ako naman kasi, I’m very excited ako every time na may ita-try akong bago. And with Aubrey Miles, she’s very nice, hindi ko... Parang... ang bait niya at sobrang humble. So, kaya naman naging madali yung takbo ng work namin... I’m thankful talaga na siya yung nakakuha ng role na yon,” sey pa ng aktor.

Sa totoong buhay ay hindi naman pala particular si Joseph kung mas may edad sa kanya o mas bata sa kanya ang babaing kanyang magugustuhan.

“Sa akin, as long as type ko siya and gusto ko yung ugali niya, okey na sa akin yon kahit bata or matanda siya. Kasi feeling ko wala naman talaga sa edad yon, eh, nasa... kung match ung attitude n’yo, ‘di ba?

Kung kaedad mo mga siya tapos immature naman, eh, ‘di balewala rin.

Kung way older siya sa ‘yo tapos nagdya-jive naman kayo ‘di ba, so okey rin,” paliwanag ni Joseph.

Samantala inamin din sa PUSH ni Joseph na wala siyang girlfriend ngayon.

“Matagal na... matagal nang wala. More than three years na ata.

Pero siyempre, hindi naman maawala yung date-date, pero after the day parang iisipin mo na sobrang busy mo and you want to grab this opportunity... saka ang hirap din, eh, mahirap pagsabayin.

“Kasi nu’ng model ako, parang ano, eh... parang pinagsawaan ko na yung ganu’n, eh. So sabi ko nung time na dumating sa akin yung opportunity na ganito sa ABS, sabi ko, I think it’s time para mag-sacrifice.

Kasi for all of my life, wala akong isinacrifice. Puro enjoy lang ako, walang paki, parang happy go lucky, so ganu’n. Tapos yon, ngayon binigyan ko ng halaga yung ginagawa ko,” paliwanag pa niya.

Tinanong na rin namin si Joseph kung bakit tila hindi siya nababakante sa paggawa ng teleseye kasi nga after Pure Love, may Pasion de Amor naman siya.

“Well, feeling ko nakita rin kasi ng management na... nakita nila na hardworking ako kaya ganu’n. Di ba, kapag may bibigyan ka ng trabaho mas gusto mo yung hardworking, hindi lang magaling kumbaga yung masipag din. Siguro nakita nila yung kasipagan ko.”

Gagampanan ni Joseph sa Pasion ang role bilang bunsong kapatid nina Jake at Ejay.

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Boy and Kris also praised Demi’s unique singing voice. Demi thanked them and shared how she takes care of her voice. “If my voice is tired, I go on vocal rest.” She added, “Sleeping and staying hydrated is the best thing for my voice.”

Asked if she still gets nervous while performing, Demi revealed that she only gets nervous “if there is a certain someone in the audience because I always want to do good for that certain someone.” Besides that, “really important executives” and “peers” also make Demi nervous and challenge her to perform her best.

World tours, for Demi, are also “a bit nerve-wracking.” On the other hand, Demi said when she performs for her fans she’s not nervous at all but “excited and pumped.”

Host Kris Aquino also complimented Demi’s flawless skin and Demi said she’s “very into skin care” and that she has her own skincare line available online. Demi added, “I tested all of it on myself and I use all of my products.”

SHARES HOW SHE CARES FOR HER VOICE EXCLUSIVE on Aquino and Abunda Tonight, Demi Lovato talked about her concert in the country and why she sang “Warrior” for Bruce Jenner.

Demi will be performing most of her hits tonight, April 30, at her concert at the Mall of Asia Arena. Demi said she thinks it’s important that she sings her hits but that she also likes “changing up (her song lineup) a little and make it exciting to sing.”

Host Boy Abunda thanked Demi for standing up for the LGBT community, especially when she dedicated the song “Warrior” to TV personality and former athlete Bruce Jenner. Demi shared that the night before her performance, she saw Bruce’s interview with Diane Sawyer where he came out and said that he is “transitioning into a woman.”

Demi said Bruce is “part of one the most famous families” and what he did was “so brave.”

“I don’t know him all that well but I was so proud of him.”

Demi added that she didn’t plan on it but right before she sang “Warrior,” she just had to share to the audience how inspired she was by what Bruce did.

Demi said when she performs for her fans she’s not nervous at all but “excited and pumped.”

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o say that X Factor of the Philippines winner KZ Tandingan's recentlyconcluded first solo concert at the Music Museum was long overdue is a huge understatement.

We all know that she is without a doubt a talented performer. But apart from her unquestionable vocal theatrics, KZ also showcased a bunch of unknown talents much to her audience's delight.

2. Doing reggae and “tunog tao” Experimentation could very well be considered as the theme of KZ’s concert as she upped the ante of her performance by doing reggae. What’s especially notable was how she sang “Waiting In Vain” complete with an amazing faux trumpet using her own mouth or what’s popularly known as “tunog tao.” We won’t really be surprised if in her next concert KZ would do a beatbox performance!

1. Rapping KZ is best known for her mastery of the jazz genre. However, it turns out she can also slay lengthy and tongue-twisting rap segments especially that of Nicki Minaj’s part on “Bang Bang” and her guest Gloc-9’s nationalistic hit “Upuan.”

In an interview after the show, KZ shared that she was supposed to have a full-on solo rap performance, but it was unfortunately cut from the lineup.

3. Music looping Another risk that KZ took during the show was when she did an impeccable live music looping, which she did with her acoustic guitarist McCoy. Looping, in simple terms, is the process of recording repeated sections of a sound material to create patterns. It’s usually done with the use of various music technologies like synthesizers and computerized music software, among others.

In KZ’s concert, she used her own mouth to create specific sounds to match with the acoustic guitar while performing Ray Charles’ 1950s song “Hit The Road Jack.”

It’s too amazing, we’re hoping one day KZ would show it on TV for all the Kapamilyas to see.

4. Acoustic jam sessions It’s always entertaining to see a game audience-member jam with the performer once handed the mic in every concert. In KZ’s case though, she just didn’t settle for one person to sing with her but rather tapped a bunch of showbiz personalities from the audience to perform “Waiting in Vain” with. Among them were Eugene Domingo, Alexander Diaz, Arron Villaflor, Erik Santos and albeit reluctantly even, Enchong Dee. Her acoustic version of the Visayan love song “Balay ni Mayang” by Martina San Diego and Kyle Wong is also worth singling out, especially how cutely she attempted to translate it line-per-line for the benefit of the audience who couldn’t speak the dialect.

5. KZ-fying of songs Even though she excellently covered a good number of international hits like Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep,” Lorde’s “Royals,” Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space,” Peggy Lee’s “Fever” with guest Richard Poon, and Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love” together with her X Factor mentor Charice, among others, KZ did best when she added her own flavor to local hits.

Among the ones she “KZ-fied” were Teen King Daniel Padilla’s “Nasa’yo Na Ang Lahat,” Erik Santos’ “Muling Tanggapin,” Carol Banawa’s “Stay” and her guest Ebe Dancel’s “Wag Ka Nang Umiyak” which sent the most chills down our spine. For her concert’s finale, KZ sang one of the most popular “hugot songs” these days, the 2014 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song winning song “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako.” JAPAN EDITION FREE

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s a n a s i P a u l o Av e l i n o s a m g a t o p l e a d i n g m a n n g b a n s a .

Dumadami na rin ang kanyang mga tagahanga pati na rin ang mga kababaihang humahanga sa kanya. Pero sino-sino nga ba ang mga kababaihang nakalapit sa puso ng mailap at tahimik na si Paulo? Inilista ng PUSH and ilan sa kanyang past relationships pati na rin and mga babaeng nalink at nali-link sa kanya.

L J R E Y E S & PAU L O AV E L I N O Si LJ ang ina ng anak ni Paulo na si Ethan Akio or Aki. Nagwawakas ang kanilang apat-na-taong relasyon sa hindi nabanggit na dahilan ngunit sila ay nag-uusap pa rin para sa kapakanan ng kanilang anak. Si LJ ay contract star din ng GMA 7 at parte ng batch 2 ng StarStruck.

Sa panayam naman kay Paulo tungkol sa napapabalitang p a k i k i p a g d a t e n i L J n g a y o n s a a c t o r n a s i J C D e Ve r a s i n a b i n i y a na, “Alam mo, parang ang akin, it’s all about happiness. Kung saan masaya si LJ or kahit si JC, kahit sino pa ang piliin nila, na basta maging masaya sila.”

J E W E L M I S C H E & PAU L O AV E L I N O Parehong StarStruck discoveries ang dalawa kaya naging close at nagkaroon ng relasyon.

Naging busy na si Jewel sa kanyang naging show noon na Kamandag na kasama si Richard Gutierrez.

Nabanggit ni Paulo na nagkaroon sila ng communication gap ni Jewel kaya naputol ang kanilang pagiging close. Kung noon daw sa StarStruck ay inseparable sila, ngayon ay halos wala na silang komunikasyon. Sa isang interview kay Paulo ay nasabi niyang, “Matagal na rin kaming walang communication.

Matagal na rin yung last time na nag-text kami sa isa’t isa. But I feel naman na nandoon pa rin ang friendship namin. Gusto ko lang iparating kay Jewel na masaya ako parati for her.”

J A S M I N E C U R T I S & PAU L O AV E L I N O Napapabalita umano ang namumuong relasyon nila Paulo at Jasmine dahil sa mga kumakalat na larawan nila sa social media. Ngunit itinanggi ito ni Jasmine sa isang interview, “Of course not! Just like what he said in a recent interview, we’re just friends. There’s nothing special going on between us, period!” Itinanggi rin niyang merong panliligaw na naganap.

Ideniny din ni Paulo ang pagkakaroon niya ng ugnayan kay Jasmine. In fact, kinutya pa ng actor ang mga nagkakalat ng mga chismis tungkol dito.

M A J A S A LVA D O R & PAU L O AV E L I N O

Magkasama ngayon sina Paulo at Maja sa primetime teleserye Bridges of Love, at di umano’y nagiging close ang dalawa at lumalalim ang kanilang pagiging magkaibigan. Single silang dalawa ngayon at maari kayang magkaroon ng development ang kanilang pagsasama?

Sa latest interview kay Maja sa TV Patrol, sinabi nito na kalma lang sana ang mga taga hanga nila.

“Huwag sana pangunahan. Hindi porket single kami pareho, parehas na madedevelop or kung ano man. Tignan natin. Sa ngayon, kumalma tayo,” sabi ni Maja.

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Nagsimula ang closeness ng dalawa noong 2013 at inamin ni Paulo sa interview niya sa The Buzz na sila ay ‘dating.’

S i n a b i n i P a u l o n a k i l a l a n i y a s i KC f o r a c o u p l e o f y e a r s na. Ang first project niya noong lumipat sa ABS-CBN ay ang k a n i l a n g M a a l a a l a M o K a y a e p i s o d e n i KC . I n a m i n d i n n i l a s a guesting nila sa Gandang Gabi Vice na hindi sila talagang m a g j o w a a t w a l a n g p r e s s u r e s a i s a ’ t i s a . N a b a n g g i t n i KC n a Paulo was always there noong mga panahon na kailangan niya ito.

Pero sa interview ni Paulo para sa promotions ng Bridges o f L o v e s a T h e B u z z , i n a m i n d i n n i t o n a n a g i n g s i l a n i KC . H i n d i pa din alam ang rason kung bakit nag-break ang dalawa.

THE BUZZ EXCLUSIVE!!!

I CK VI ITH W N’ TIO LIA CI ON EC ‘R ON I LIL HA A KATRIN BELO AND HAYDEN KHO: ‘IT’S VERY PERSONAL’ SANDRA SEIFERT NEITHER CONFIRMS NOR DENIES RELATIONSHIP WITH CESAR MONTANO

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a ulat mula sa TV Patrol, napapabalita diumanong girlfriend ni Cesar Montano ang model na si Sandra Seifert.

Napapabalita rin na buntis si Sandra na wala ngayon sa bansa.

Nagbigay ng pahayag si Sandra sa pamamagitan ng isang Viber message kay Gretchen Fullido at sinabi nito na,“Unfortunately I cannot comment on this issue right now. Hope you understand dear.”

Legally married pa rin si Cesar kay “Oh My G!” star Sunshine Cruz, at isang taon nang ongoing ang annulment case nila ni Sunshine. Nagkaroon din ng isyu ang dalawa dahil sa mga unreasonable daw na mga hiling ni Sunshine at pati na rin ang binalak na pagfa-file ni Sunshine ng Child Abuse case dito.

Napapabalita din na may iba pang babaeng nabuntis si Cesar pero hindi pa nagbibigay ng pahayag ang actor tungkol dito.

SUNSHINE CRUZ ON CESAR MONTANO’ : ‘IF HE’S HAPPY, THEN GOOD FOR HIM

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sang araw bago humarap sa entertainment press si Katrina Halili para sa presscon ng The Rich Man’s Daughter kung saan isa siya sa cast, ay nakausap na ng Push,com.ph ang aktres. Sa amin siya unang nagbigay ng kanyang reaksyon tungkol sa naging pagbabati nila nina Dr. Vicki Belo at Hayden Kho. “Okey na po ang lahat. At least natuldukan na yung isyu at yung chapter na yon ng buhay ko. Pare-pareho na rin naman kaming naka-move-on sa nangyari. Halos isang dekada na rin ‘yon,” pahayag ni Katriina sa Push.

Nirespeto naman namin ang pakiusap niya na huwag nang ungkatin pa ang detalye ng kanilang pagbabati.

“Basta nangyari po siya two weeks ago sa isang resto sa Quezon City.

Yon lang po ang masasabi ko. Para sa akin, it’s very personal po kasi.

Ayoko namang masabihan na nag-iingay ako porket okey na ang lahat,” sey pa niya.

“Ang mahalaga ngayon, kahit saan kami magkasalubong at magkita, hindi na kami mag-iiwasan kasi okey na. Kumbaga, closed chapter na yon sa buhay namin,” dagdag pa niya.

Posible na rin bang maibalik ang pagkakaibigan nila ni Dra. Vicki Belo?

Ang sagot niya, “Okey naman kami. Nagkausap na nga kami ‘di ba?”

Eh how about Doc Hayden Kho? “Okey na rin naman kami,” matipid niyang sagot. “Move on na tayo...

Sabi ko nga, ang tagal na no’n di ba?” hirit pa niya.

Tinanong na rin namin si Katrina kung okey pa rin ba sila hanggang ngayon ni Kris Lawrence, tatay ng anak niyang si Katie. Ayon sa aktres, “Okey din naman kami... puro okey, di ba?” sabay tawa niya ng malakas.

“Madalas niyang dalawin si Katie. Hindi naman siya nagkukulang bilang father. Nandiyan naman palagi ang suporta niya sa bata.”

Eh, ang posibilidad na magkabalikan, malabo na ba talaga?

“Hangang magkaibigan na lang talaga siguro kami... Masaya na kami sa ganu’ng set-up... Yung friends kami and at the same time parents ni Katie.

Okey na yung ganun. Wag na nating ipilit kung hindi talaga pupuwede,” pahayag pa ni Katrina.

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a ulat ni Gretchen Fullido sa TV Patrol, hiningan ng reaksiyon si Oh My G! star Sunshine Cruz tungkol sa napapabalitang may girlfriend na ang kanyang estranged husband na si Cesar Montano.

Sinabi ni Sunshine na hindi na niya “business” kung may girlfriend si Cesar o wala. Dagdag pa nito, “If he’s happy, then good for him.”

Ayon sa ulat, isang taon nang ongoing ang annulment ni Sunshine at Cesar. May tatlong anak na babae si Cesar kay Sunshine.

Aside sa kanyang teleserye, busy daw ang aktres ngayon sa kanyang boxing regime at pagme-maintain ng kanyang sexy figure.

DAWN ZULUETA SAYS SHE WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH SHARON CUNETA AGAIN WILL THERE BE A JUDY ANN SANTOS CLAUDINE BARRETTO MOVIE?

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fter seven long years, Judy Ann Santos is set to star once again in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya. The actress will be part of the Mother’s Day special of the drama anthology, sharing that her episode will be packed with heavy drama scenes.

“Una kasi Mother’s Day special siya, it’s really a story about a mother na hinanap ang apat na anak. Special kasi after seven years ngayon ako ulit gagawa ng isang heavy drama na episode and at the same time medyo nakaka-putol litid yata ‘tong episode na ‘to. Ihanda niyo ang mga tuwalya, ‘yan lang ang masasabi ko talaga,” she said.

Juday remarked that this is one of her most challenging roles to date. “Oo talaga kasi I must say na ito yata ‘yung isang buong araw na ako ay iyak ng iyak ng iyak, papunta na ako sa pagkakataong wala na akong nararamdaman.

Aside from headlining an MMK episode, the actress is also set to star in an upcoming teleserye alongside Richard Yap titled Someone To Watch Over Me. Also, there are rumors going around that she will be starring in a movie with Claudine Barretto. When asked to confirm it, Judy commented, “Alam mo sa totoo hindi ko rin alam and I’m still waiting kung ano ‘yung decision ng Star Cinema. Wala silang binigay na... may concept na, na ibinato pero wala pa akong instructions or directions from Star Cinema kung ano ‘yung next steps so naghihintay muna ako.”

Juday is also open to be working again with Sharon Cuneta who expressed her desire to star in a soap with her. “Naku go, bakit hindi? Maganda ‘yan, I’m sure it will be fun, I’m sure it will be a memorable one and masarap siguro makatrabaho si ate sa isang teleserye kasi ito ‘yung balwarte ko, ito ‘yung alam kong gawin, ito ‘yung alam kong mahahawakan ko ‘yung kamay niya at aalalayan siya every step of the way.”

With an equally successful professional and personal life, Judy remarked that she is truly contented and she feels totally “complete” at the moment. “Yes I’m definitely happy, I’m contented with my life. I can still do the things that I want to do and I still have time for myself na hindi ko rin alam kung papaano ko nagagawa. Maybe because everything fell into place. I have the perfect partner, na nandiyan ‘yung perfect staff na would fix my schedule, I have people who understand what I’m going through kung meron man.”

JUDY ANN SANTOS ALSO ADMITS SHE WANTS TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY Judy Ann Santos admitted that she actually wants to have another baby already. “Hindi naman namin tinatago na gusto naman namin na, tinatrabaho naman pero hindi pa lang siguro nangyayari. May mga ano naman, may mga perfect timing naman si Lord para diyan. Baka gusto niya muna ako mag-teleserye ako o kung ano pa man basta pray lang kami kung sakaling magka-baby sana kambal para isahan na lang kasi mahirap magpapayat,” she said.

She added, “Kasi ‘yung paggawa madali eh, yung paglabas ang mahirap at pagbalik sa trabaho, paghahanap ng eskwelahan, ‘yung ganon. Ang layo na ng iniisip mo, iniisip mo na na magdadagdag na naman ako ng kwarto sa bahay, magdadagdag na naman ako ng nurse kaya siguro sabi ni Lord huwag na muna, huwag ka munang mag-isip.”

The teleserye queen will celebrate her birthday this Monday, May 11, 2015. Juday is celebrating it in the Philippines which is different from what she usually does.

“Normally sinabi ko naman na palagi kaming wala dito sa bansa pag nagbi-birthday ako pero ngayon could be a little bit different, dito lang kami sa Manila with family, dinner lang, simple dinner lang tapos bahay lang siguro, sobrang simple lang.”

She decided to spend her birthday here in the country since she has work commitments lined up. “Kasi ngayon nga medyo nag-focus ako sa matagal na rin kasi kaming nawala [sa Pilipinas], we really have to work na and since ang daming nangyayari nandiyan ‘yung cook book, nandiyan ‘yung fineature ng Sofitel (hotel) ‘yung some of my recipes tatanggap din ako ng award sa Ulirang Ina, parang naka-align ‘yung stars na nandito lang ako sa Manila.”

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fter being part of Dyesebel last year on the Kapamilya network, Dawn Zulueta admitted she is excited about her two major acting projects in 2015. “I am busy doing two projects with ABS-CBN, yung isa teleserye, Never Say Goodbye with Richard (Gomez) and a movie with Star Cinema na ang working title ay Crossroads. Naghahalinhinan kami, alternate weeks, kunwari this week Never Say Goodbye, then next week Crossroads. Pero right now iintayin lang natin announcement ng network kailan kami eere,” she told Push.com.ph during a recent Marie France event.

In Crossroads, Dawn will be working with her former love team partner Richard Gomez and with top actress Bea Alonzo. Dawn said doing a scene with Bea is one of the things she is most looking forward to while shooting the movie. “Hindi pa kami nagkaka-eksena. I’m so excited na nga. I think Bea and I, in the while movie there’s only one scene lang yata na magkikita kami. I read na kasi the whole script, so far it’s looking really good,” she shared.

When asked about how she felt about the comeback of Sharon Cuneta whom she defended a few years ago from criticism over her billboard, the Marie France endorser said she is happy the Megastar is going back onscreen. “I’m very happy for Sharon. The whole industry, we’ve all missed her. Mabuti naman nakabalik na siya. As a matter of fact the day that she signed contract nag-tweet ako to say congratulations that she’s back with the family. Exciting kasi nabigyan siya ng show like Your Face Sounds Familiar which is doing really well. I’m sure marami pang ibibigay na projects sa kanya,” she said.

Dawn said she would also welcome the idea of working with Sharon again since they already did a movie together in the ‘80s with Tonton Gutierrez.

“Of course it will always be nice to work with Sharon again. We will wait sa mga bossing natin sa network, sila naman nagde-decide dun,” she added.

With her svelte figure, it’s no wonder Dawn is still receiving offers to endorse beauty brands. But the 46-year-old actress said she has just learned the art of aging gracefully. “Marami bumabati sa laki ng pinagbago ng katawan ever since I had children, marami nagtatanong, ‘How do you do it, do you diet?’ And I share with them my experience. Sa edad kong ito marami na rin akong friends who have the same problems how to stay slim or lose weight after child-bearing years. Whenever there’s an opportunity I give advice to them,” she shared.

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Y LL NA IO AT RN TE IN R AI TO T SE IS E OR RM VE FORE MARIS RACAL HAS ADVICE FOR ASSPIRING PINOY BIG BROTHER HOUSEMATE

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op rating primetime series Forevermore is set to conquer the international scene.

In a teaser that aired on Wednesday, it was revealed that the Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano starrer would join the ranks of other Kapamilya shows that would be aired abroad.

Although the soap is slated to end this May 22, its international airing in Cambodia, Vietnam and even part of Africa will start soon.

The said countries are believed to be territories where ABS-CBN programs have a particularly strong viewership.

Forevermore, which started airing October last year, tells the unfolding of romance between hotelier Xander (Gil) and farm girl Agnes (Soberano).

In a recent ABS-CBN News report, it was noted that the International Distribution Division has sold more than 30,000 hours of content to over 50 territories worldwide to date.

Among the Kapamilya soaps that made it abroad is the original Pangako Sa’Yo starring Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa.

The more recent program to have a following outside the country is Be careful With My Heart, which starred Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap.

LIZA SOBERANO: ‘FOREVERMORE CHANGED MY LIFE’

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uling tatlong linggo na lang ang itatakbo ng istorya ng hit primetime series na Forevermore.

Ngayon pa lang magkahalong saya at lungkot ang nararamdaman ni Liza Soberano na nakilala sa Forevermore sa kanyang role bilang Agnes.

Ayon kay Liza, marami pang nakakagulat na eksena ang dapat abangan ng viewers.

“Syempre po dapat nila abangan kung magkakabalikan ba sina Agnes at Xander at ang pagpasok po ng bagong character ni miss Erich Gonzales abangan po nila if true love lasts forever” Bottomless na pasasalamat at di makakalimutan ni Liza ang lahat ng blessings na naibigay sa kanya ng seryeng ito na nagpasikat sa kanya sa showbiz.

“Ang dami ko po natutunan sa Forevermore it changed my life I gained more friends and nakikilala na po ako ng mga tao at marami rin natutunan acting wise” Nagbigay paumanhin din si Liza sa ngalan ng buong cast kung hindi matutuloy ang plano sana na magkaroon ng farewell concert ang buong cast ng serye, bastat tutukan pa rin ang nakaka kilig na mga eksena hanggang sa ending.

“Sa lahat ng mga nanonood ng Forevermore I just want to say thank you sa strong support nyo sa aming show from the beginning and sana hindi kayo magpapahuli sa last three weeks namin at tutukan nyo po ang mga mangyayari”

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ow that the Kapamilya network is looking for new housemates, former Pinoy Big Brother All-In housemate Maris Racal shared some advice for all the and housemates.

“Payo ko sa kanila eh is ‘yung bahay na ‘yun sobrang puno ng pressure so kung naprepressure na talaga kayo kasi di ba every week nagpapalabas sila ng housemate, ‘yun kaya payo ko lang is to pray, to have faith and be strong and be friendly,” she said.

PBB has opened a lot of doors for Maris and she became one of the more successful housemates from her batch, landing television and music projects. Maris just released a single titled “Tanong Mo Sa Bituin” which she is very proud of. When asked if what the song was about, she relayed, “Ako sobrang para siya sa mga high school, kasi may mga lovers na talaga na alam nila na hindi sila magiging forever, kunwari may sakit at may mga ganon sakit sa puso ganon. Nai-inspire sila kasi I mean makaka-relate sila kasi ‘yung tungkol sa song tinanong ko sa bituin, parang bituin is ‘yung may faith na itanong ko na magiging

forever pa ba? At ang ganda ng melody, senti na senti siya.”

Maris is also part of the soap Oh My G. She admitted that she was initially intimidated working with more experienced young actors.

“At first sobrang intimidated ako kasi parang nakikita ko lnag sila sa TV as a new artist pero habang tumatagal lalong naging close ko sila, natural na natural kami sa set.”

IN THE JOHN MANALO SAYS HE WANTS TO FOLLOW FOOTSTEPS OF HIS UNCLE JERICHO ROSALES John Manalo said that he is actually not pressured working with his uncle Jericho Rosales in the primetime soap Bridges of Love. The young actor relayed that he is at ease and he is actually happy to be working with him, especially since Echo is one of the most respected actors of his generation. “Si tito Echo comfortable naman kasi lagi naman kaming nagkikita kasi di ba kapatid siya ng mom ko. Masaya kasi pangarap namin dati na magkasama, pinaguusapan namin.

Nagkasama na kami dati sa Alagwa anak niya ako don, so ‘yun.”

He added that Jericho is his inspiration when it comes to being an actor. He also admires Echo’s faith. “Tsaka ‘yun never akong na-insecure kasi tinutulungan niya ako kung paano ‘yung gagawin ko ganon kasi isa siya sa mga naging inspirasyon ko para maging artista.

Iniidolo ko siya eh hindi dahil sa tito ko lang siya, kahit hindi ko siya tito sobrang galing talaga niyang umarte, alam naman natin ‘yun na isa siya sa pinakamagaling dito so ‘yun so never akong na-pressure. At ang pinakatinitingala ko sa kanya ‘yung faith niya kasi siya rin ‘yung nagdala sa amin sa born again.”

John wants to be a dramatic actor and to study in New York someday. “’Yun naman ‘yung gusto ko [maging dramatic actor] eh pero parang in the future after ng ComArts (Communication Arts) ko sa UST (University of

Sto. Tomas) gusto ko mag-aral ng film sa New York, nag-aral siya don, hindi ko alam kung acting or film so ‘yun gusto ko ring mag-aral.”

John shared that Jericho values hard work and that’s what he actually learned when he was starting off in show business. “Natutunan ko sa kanya na parang kung ano ‘yung tinatahak niya kasi parang pinasok ko ‘tong showbiz hindi dahil sa kanya, wala ‘yung tulong niya. ‘Yun kasi ang gusto niya kung ano ‘yung naranasan niya, kung paano siya pumasok pinaghirapan niya, ganon din ‘yung gustong maranasan ko na gumawa ng sariling pangalan ko kaya bihira din lang ang may alam na tito ko siya eh so ‘yun talaga ‘yung main goal.”

KRIS AQUINO ON ERICH GONZALES AND DANIEL MATSUNAGA: ‘WALANG OVERLAP NA NAGANAP” INIGO PASCUAL ON THE POSSIBILITY OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH JULIA BARRETTO: ‘LOVE COMES WHEN IT COMES’

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n Aquino and Abunda Tonight, Julia Barretto and Inigo Pascual talked about the possibility of falling in love with each other. Inigo said, “love comes when it comes, especially ‘pag kasama mo palagi hindi mo makokontrol ang feelings mo.” Inigo, however, clarified that right now he and Julia are “super good (and) comfortable with each other.”

The two are promoting their upcoming movie Para sa Hopeless Romantic and Julia said her character in the movie is a lot like her, who is “afraid to love dahil ayaw niyang masaktan.” Her character eventually falls in love with Inigo’s “torpe” character who will “make her believe in love.”

The two didn’t have scenes with Nadine Lustre and James Reid, who are also starring in the said film, but as Julia shared they had an opportunity to hang out with the two on the set of the film and she enjoyed it.

Host Kris Aquino, who has read the book where the film is adapted from, said it’s a must-watch movie because “it will explain why it didn’t work out.

Natuldukan. Walang unanswered questions.”

JOY VIADO UNDERGOES LEG SURGERY FOR THE THIRD TIME, SEEKS FINANCIAL AID Comedienne Joy Viado undergoes leg surgery for the third time.

According to a report on news site InterAksyon, the Luv U star already underwent two debridement surgeries for her lower right leg and is now confined since May 1 at the Chinese General Hospital.

Meanwhile, according to a Facebook post by Joy’s friend, Annette Lucido, the comedienne also needs to undergo 20

therapy sessions worth P6,200.00 each.

Considering Joy’s incurring expenses, her friends decided to hold a fundraising event entitled, “Jam for Joy” on May 31 at the 19 East Bar & Grill in Sucat, Muntinlupa. Noted personalities who will be there include Noel Cabangon, Gino Padilla and Bernardo Bernardo, among others.

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a Aquino and Abunda Tonight, nagbigay ng pahayag si Kris Aquino tungkol sa closeness na namamagitan kala Erich Gonzales at Daniel Matsunaga.

Sinabi ni Kris na a year ago ng unang magkasama si Erich at Daniel sa Palawan para sa Kris TV. Ayon kay Kris, “palpable ang chemistry (nila).” Noon daw nagsimulang tuksuhin ni Kris at ng kanyang anak na si Bimby Aquino-Yap ang dalawa. Sinabi rin ni Kris na si Bimby talaga ang naging “matchmaker.”

Simula noon ay naging sunod-sunod na ang request for Dan-Rich episode sa Kris TV. Nakikipag-communicate diumano si Daniel kay Erich pero nilinaw ni Erich kay Daniel na may boyfriend siya. Close rin si Kris sa dalawa, kaya “sinabihan ko sila na ’wag kayong umapak on anybody.”

Matapos nito nagkasama pa si Erich at Daniel sa teleseryeng Two Wives at lalong nadevelop closeness ng dalawa.

Nang mag-last taping diumano ang Kris TV sa restaurant ng non-showbiz ex-boyfriend ni Erich, tinanong ni Kris si Erich kung bakit hindi ito lumabas.

Dito inamin ni Erich na, “hindi na kami Ate. Gusto ko lang matulungan ang mga negosyo niya dahil naging napakabuti niya sa akin.”

Giit ni Kris, “walang overlap na naganap” at kumpleto ang respeto na ibinigay ni Daniel sa relationship ni Erich at ng kanyang ex-boyfriend.

Pinuri rin ni Kris ang ex-boyfriend ni Erich. “He’s a nice guy talaga.”

Dagdag ni Kris, sinabi rin ni ex-boyfriend sa friend nila ni Erich na, “maligaya na ako dahil alam kong maligaya naman siya.”

Parehong Born Again Christian si Erich at Daniel at nakakatulong daw na same faith sila. Naging mabuti rin ang family ni ex-boyfriend kay Erich pero ayon kay Kris, “iba ang lambing na ibinibigay ng Mama ni Daniel kay Erich.” Ito raw ay isang bagay na hinahanap ni Erich dahil malayo siya sa kanyang Nanay.

Nang punahin ni Kris ang pag-post ni Erich sa social media ng mga pictures nila ni Daniel, (na taliwas sa dating Erich na hindi mahilig mag-share tungkol sa kanyang relationship), sinabi ni Erich kay Kris na, “Ito ang nararamdaman ko e, ayoko nang hindi i-share ang nararamdaman ko.”

Sinabi ni Kris na sa ngayon ang masasabi pa lang niya ay exclusively dating si Erich at Daniel at magaganap ang pag-amin ng dalawa kay Bimby sa Kris and Bimby Summer TV. Bago matapos ang A&A, nagpadala ng text message si Erich kay Kris at sinabi nitong, ‘Hi ate. I’m taping in Baguio, Dan is with me watching. Thank u so much Ate Kris.”

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RAIN, RAIN DON’T GO AWAY

THINGS YOU GOTTA KNOW ABOUT KOREAN SUPERSTAR RAIN

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ith the intense heat wave drowning the metro these past days, some Rain would be a welcome treat. Well, wish granted! Starting this week, expect daily showers of Rain to refresh you on ABS-CBN’s primetime bida.

Rain is water and rain is precipitation. Rain is also that hot K-Pop artist that will occupy your hearts in his latest drama My Lovely Girl.

If his looks aren’t enough to make you melt into a puddle, read on. When it rains, it pours!

1. Did you know that Rain attended the High School of Arts in Korea? When he was 16, he was part of the boy band Fanclub and released two albums with the group.

6. Did you know that Rain is the first Korean-born actor to have a main role in a Hollywood movie? He played Raizo in Ninja Assassin in 2009, winning the Biggest Badass Award at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

2. Did you know that Rain’s career actually started out in singing? His album Bad Guy debuted in 2002, followed by his second album, Rain 2, soon after. In 2004, he released It’s Raining, and his Rainy Day Tour had sold out tickets everywhere.

Even his Rainy Day New York concert at Madison Square Garden was sold out!

7. Did you know that Rain was recently baptized as a Catholic? His girlfriend, actress Kim Tae-hee, is also a Catholic, but Rain decided to convert way before.

The name that he was baptized with was Michael, after the archangel.

3. Did you know that Rain is also the same guy who captured your hearts in Full House? Acting alongside actress Song Hye-kyo, Rain’s performance in one of the highest rated Korean dramas, won him the Best Actor Award at the KBS Drama Awards.

8. Did you know that, in 2006, Time Magazine included him in the 100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World? He also made it to People magazine’s 2007 list of Most Beautiful People around the globe.

4. Did you know that Rain was appointed Honorary Ambassador of Military? He took his turn at military service in 2012. However, a military investigation revealed that he was dating his current girlfriend while on duty – a definite no-no. He left the military in 2013 and continued his career in entertainment.

9. Did you know that Rain is an active advocate against human trafficking? He took part in a documentary called Traffic: an MTV EXIT Special to inform and empower people against this exploitation of human rights.

5. Did you know that Rain won the Best New Actor award for his first film, I’m a Cyborg But That’s Okay? Not only did he bring home the trophy from the 43rd Baeksang Awards, but he did so in a movie that also won at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival.

10. Did you know that In December 2014 Rain started filming his first Chinese drama Diamond Lover? Besides the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Nanjing, the drama is said to have filmed in Belgium and Korea. Because of his top level star status in China, it is said that Rain will be receiving nearly US$5.4 million for his role in Diamond Lover.

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Chance COUPLES WHO BROKE UP AND GOT BACK TOGETHER

JM DE GUZMAN & JESSY MENDIOLA

Here are some other couples who have found that love is lovelier the second time around

In the April 26 episode of Gandang Gabi Vice, JM De Guzman finally admitted that he and Jessy Mendiola were back together. The two officially became a couple again on—of all days—April Fools Day. JM and Jessy were together for two years before they first broke up in 2012. JM’s substance abuse was apparently at the core of the breakup and the actor went into rehab at the end of his TV series, Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.

Two years later, JM turned his life around. He is now enjoying a resurgence in his career with the phenomenal success of That Thing Called Tadhana and a number of TV projects and guest appearances.

JM and Jessy reconnected when they ran into each other while jogging at the UP Oval. Later on, Jessy dropped by JM’s birthday party.

Jessy began posting photos of gifts from a “secret admirer” on her Instagram account which many believed to be JM. Many posts and hints later, the two finally admitted they were a couple again on GGV.

ANGEL LOCSIN & LUIS MANZANO The couple first got together around the time Angel first moved to ABS-CBN in 2007. They were even spotted grabbing a bite to eat at one of the restos inside the ABS-CBN compound during the early days of Angel as a Kapamilya.

The two eventually admitted they were officially a couple.

By 2009, however, rumors of a breakup began surfacing and the couple eventually admitted the split.

Angel eventually became involved with Azkals player Phil Younghusband while Luis pursued a romance with Jennylyn Mercado. Both relationships ended coincidentally at the same time.

By Christmas 2013, the two began communicating again and Luis even visited her home over the holidays. Then during the press conference for The Legal Wife, Angel admitted she still had feelings for Luis, which prompted the actor/host to visit her in her dressing room hours later.

About a month later in February, Luis admitted that they were officially back together. Their reconciliation has people speculating that Luis might pop the question soon.

Even Luis’s parents—Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano, have expressed their wish to have a grandchild. The couple has taken all the speculation in stride, preferring to let their relationship go at its own pace.

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JOSHUA ZAMORA & JOPAY PAGUIA

MELAI CANTIVEROS & JASON FRANCISCO

ANDI EIGENMANN & JAKE EJERCITO

When Joshua and Jopay first met on the set of Daisy Siete, they didn’t hit it off right away. In fact, Joshua was even disappointed that he wasn’t paired with another Sexbomb dancer, Rochelle Pangilinan. Their opinions of each other started changing during shared meal times on the set.

Starting off as friends, the two eventually got together.

Jopay even welcomed Joshua’s sons from his previous relationship with open arms.

The two got engaged, but broke up when Joshua got cold feet.

Two years after they split, they ran into each other at a party in 2012 where Joshua decided to serenade Jopay who was initially uncomfortable with the idea. It would take another year before they reconciled.

The two got married on June 6, 2014.

The tandem of Melason was born inside the Big Brother house during the Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Edition in 2010. The couple kept audiences glued to their TVs watching their every move.

Right after PBB Double Up ended, the two starred in their own “realiserye” Melason in Love and Melason in Da City. The short series showed how the couple had their ups and downs in their relationship, but had genuine affection for each other underlying every However in 2012, the couple went their separate ways. There were even reports that Melai had a new suitor who was intent on pursuing her. By 2013, Melai revealed that Jason was trying to patch things up and get back together. While Melai was initially hesitant, they eventually reconciled.

The couple has since married and had a daughter named Mela who recently marked her first birthday.

Andi and Jake have been an on again, off again, on again, off again couple enough times that the public has had difficulty keeping track.

The two reportedly grew apart when Jake went to London to study and Andi got pregnant with daughter Ellie (whose paternity is still in question by rumored father Albie Casino).

While they were apart, Andi would reportedly jealously confront any girl Jake got close to. Volatile relationship or not, Andi and Jake soon got back together. Jake even got close to Andi’s daughter Ellie. The pair stayed together even as Jake’s parents, Laarni Enriquez and Manila mayor Joseph Estrada, supposedly did not approve of Andi.

Andi broke off the relationship after a photo of Jake with another girl surfaced online. Jake was seemingly reaching out to her in his Instagram posts. He even rose to the defense as Albie supposedly made remarks about Ellie.

The two have been spotted together a number of times after the breakup, but refuse to say if they are back together. Andi got involved with her Your Place or Mine co-star Bret Jackson for a few months before calling it quits, which people believe is a sign she still has feelings for Jake.

This particular pair has kept everyone guessing about their relationship and apparently will continue to do so.

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Guwapong young actor, mahilig ‘magrelax?’

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ad naman ako if true na ang guwapong young actor na kasalukuyang “pumapalo” ang career ay masyadong “nagrerelaks” ngayon.

Excited pala lagi ito kapag may free time.

Talagang alam na niya kung saan siya pupunta sa gabi dahil gimmick moment niya yon. Pumupunta siya sa isang bar kung saan nandun ang iba pa niyang friends na chill lang nang chill.

Pero sana nga hindi totoo yung nakarating sa akin na automatic na yung pagdating niya sa bar ay nandun na rin ang supplier niya ng “E” as in “Ecstacy.”

“Mama, adik sa E yan. Bigyan mo nga lang ng E yan, friends na kayo eh.

“Saka mahilig sa girls, Mama. Hindi naman din kasi sila nagkakagustuhan ng ka-love team niya eh kaya nakikipag-meet siya kung kani-kanino. Basta may presence lang ng E, ha?”

Naku, kung nababasa ito ni Bagets, payo lang: itigil na niya ang bisyong E. At sana lang talaga, wag lang ma-set up si Bagets. Or else, sira ang kanyang career.

Isa sa apat na letters ang initial ng name ng bagets na ito: E - I - J - D.

Singer-actress, jinx sa mga sinasalihang serye HULAAN N’YO kung sino? Sino itong singer-actress na pinag-uusapan ng production people na may kakambal daw malas? Halos lahat daw kasi ng salihan nitong mga serye ay hindi umaangat-angat sa ratings.

Okey naman daw itong umarte, pero akting na hindi nagbabago since pa nu’ng nagdalaga siya hanggang ngayon ay same acting pa rin.

At kung hindi raw i-cut ang serye ay sadsad sa ratings.

Nagsalita na nga raw ang isang mataas ang position sa serye na hindi na muna nila kukunin ang singer-actress, dahil nga baka pati sila na nasa production ay mawalan ng trabaho.

Naku! Hala, baka dumating ang araw na wala nang work ang bida natin. Pero ‘wag naman isisi ang lahat kay actress-singer, ‘di ba?

‘Di bale, may iba pa naman siyang business, kaya ‘di siya magugutom.

Sinex siya?

‘Di na kabataang singer-actress, nakabingwit ng mayaman at batam-batang dyowa ISANG LATEST na tsika ang nakarating nu’ng isang araw lang. Aba, totoo nga ang tsika na sumisingaw, dahil nga ayon sa ating very reliable source, in love na in love ngayon ang isang female singer cum actress.

Aba, ang latest nga, binigyan na siya ng isang bahay at nag-one plus one na nga ang nagbalita sa amin na nagsasama na nga sila ng kanyang boyfriend.

Yes, balitang super yaman ang pamilya ng kanyang boyfriend. Kung kaya naman suwerte na itong si female singer actress.

Nasabing suwerte ang bida natin ngayon dahil nga bukod sa hindi na siya kabataan, nakabingwit pa siya ng batam-bata sa kanya. Hindi lang malaki ang agwat ng kanilang edad, kundi yummy pa si boyfriend.

O, knows n’yo na ba ang mga bida natin?

Ang clue, si Singer ay may titulo sa kanyang pagiging mang-aawit na kanyang-kanya lang.

Wala pang umaagaw ng kanyang korona. ‘Yun na…

Aktor, may sikreto?

May “sikreto” pala ang isang young actor. Madalas kami ngayong mag-taping ng “Nathaniel” sa Boystown sa Marikina.

Minsan, dahil hindi pa ako kinukunan eh naisipan kong magpunta sa administration office para makipagtsikahan tungkol sa mga cases ng bata kung bakit sila napapasok dito.

Hanggang sa pumukaw ng atensiyon ko ang ilang karatula ng birthday greetings ng isang young actor na parang ginawa na nilang collector’s item.

“Naka-display lang po ‘yan sa dingding, dahil pag magbe-birthday po siya, hindi po niya nakakalimutang mag-celebrate with the youth na naririto.

Kasama niyang kumakain. Salu-salo.

“Taon-taon ‘yan, nandito siya. Mga 4 years na niyang ginagawa, I think. Saka pag magre-request kami ng kulang na gamit, ipapadala niya agad dito.

Napakabait na bata.

“Ayan nga po, hindi naman niya birthday, pero nagpadala ng mga electric fans. Nakakatuwa ang batang ‘yan.”

Actually, marami naman talagang artistang gumagawa ng good deeds na hindi na ipinangangalandakan pa.

At doon kami natutuwa.

Kaya, Tsong.... Mahal na kita.

Komedyana pressured na magkaanak muli?

Nape-pressure ngayon ang isang komedyana ngayong meron na siyang boyfriend. Kasi naman, ang mga close friends niya raw ay mas aligaga pa kesa sa kanya gayong siya naman itong may dyowa.

Matatandaang matagal ding napahinga ang puso ng komedyana. Pinili din naman kasi nitong i-prioritize ang nag-iisang anak na kailangang makatapos muna ito sa kolehiyo saka pa lang niya bibigyan ng katuwang ang puso niya.

“Pero sa akin po, okay lang namang magkadyowa si mama. It’s about time!”

Maging ang anak ng komedyana ay gusto na ring magkaroon ng kapatid.

At yun nga ang pressure sa komedyana-- na sana ay mabuntis na siya pagkatapos ng “bakasyon” nila out-of-town.

Pati mga friends ng komedyana ay pinipilit siyang magpa-check-up na sa OB-gyne para masiguro kung ang reproductive system niya ay makaka-produce pa ng bata at pati kamo ovulation period niya ay “pinapakialaman” din.

“Huwag nga kayong pressure diyan!

Basta bahala na kung may katuturan ang bahay-bata ko. Kung ipagkaka loob ni Lord eh di go!”

Ang importante naman doon ay super love din siya ng boypren nitong “imported.”

Presyuhan ng lupa sa isang subdivision, tumaas dahil sa isang aktor May nabubuwisit, pero mas marami ang natutuwa sa isang sikat na aktor sa kanilang subdivision.

Una, natutuwa ang karamihan, dahil kapitbahay na nila si Young Actor.

Pangalawa, yung neighborhood ay natutuwa, dahil nagtaasan ang presyo ng lupa sa naturang subdivision, dahil sa kanya.

Several years ago, ang lupa lang doon ay 6k to 8k per square meter, pero ngayon, mababa na ang 15k per square meter.

Paano nangyari yon?

Ganito kasi ‘yon. Ayon sa aking source, si Young Actor ay may existing nang lupa doon.

Eh, sa tabi ng lupa niya ay may bakanteng lote. Gustong-gusto daw itong bilhin ni Young Actor para mas mapalaki ang construction ng bahay niya.

“Eh, ayaw ibenta ng may-ari yung lote, dahil nga hindi naman ibinebenta talaga.

“Ang ginawa ng may-ari ng katabing lote ng young actor, ibinenta ito sa presyong-ayaw-- 15k per square meter!

“Kinagat ngayon ng Young Actor, kaya ayun, nagsunuran na rin ang ibang may-ari ng mga lote doon. Kaya kinse mil na ang pinakamababang presyo per square meter.

“Nabubuwisit naman yung ibang pabili pa lang, dahil naabutan na sila ng increase! Hindi na nila makuha kahit sa 10k per square meter! Hahahaha!

“Eh, ngayon nga, as high as 25k per sq. m. ang bentahan ngayon, eh.”

Hay, naco, naco, naco! Ano ba yan? Wansapanataym pala ay ‘yun ang kwento ng subdivision na ‘yon, no?

Makainom nga ng coconut juice.

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