Marian Rivera's kind heart

MARIAN Rivera is thankful to her fans who sponsored a special screening of her filmfest entry, "Super Inday and the Golden Bibe", for indigent kids. Marian has a soft spot for poor kids and has already helped three children afflicted with the big C who were so happy to see her in person but later succumbed to the fatal ailment.

"Mahal ko ang mga bata, lalo na 'yung deprived because of poverty or disease kasi mga inosente silang walang kalaban-laban," she says. "Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa fans kong nag-sponsor ng screening ng 'Super Inday' dahil I saw for myself na napasaya talaga 'yung mga batang nanood."

This was shown in "Showbiz Central" and it's obvious that Marian is one top actress who has a charitable heart.

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GMA Films Indie Movie?

May indie movie na gagawin ang GMA Films pero secret pa ang mga bida ng pelikula. Si Adolf Alix, Jr. ang direktor ng project na sisimulan ang shooting sa 2011.

Ang indie movie ni Adolf na Presa ang nag-win ng best indie movie sa 36th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Ipinalabas ang mga indie movie bago nag-umpisa noong December 25 ang Metro Manila Film Festival. Ang sey ng isang judge ng MMFF, maganda ang mga indie movie na napanood nila at mahuhusay ang mga artista, lalo na ang veteran actress na si Anita Linda na starring sa Presa.

Sumali sa MMFF Parade of Stars si Mama Anita. Tuwang-tuwa raw siya dahil first time niya na lumahok sa parada ng MMFF.

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Akting ni Jennylyn 'di naalagaan

Hanggang ngayon ay mainit pa ring pinagtatalunan ang hindi pagkaka-nominate ni Jennylyn Mercado as best actress at ni Albert Martinez as best director sa katatapos na Gabi ng Parangal ng Metro Manila Film Festival. Maraming nagtatanggol sa pelikula pero marami rin namang pumupuna.

Pero dapat munang panoorin ang Rosario ng mga nagbibigay ng opinion.

Depende rin siguro sa nanood at nagi-interpret sa napanood nila.

Pero sa napanood ko, nakalimutan ni Direk Albert Martinez na may ‘istorya’ ang Rosario. Lumabas na very flat. Walang point of conflict at parang tuluy-tuloy lang ang narration. Actually, hindi lang ako ang nakapuna nun kundi ang ilan sa mga unang nakapanood ng pelikula.

Masyado silang nag-focus sa production design. Pinagtuunan nila ng pansin ang technical aspect nito at ‘di na naalalang meron silang kuwento na kailangan ding ayusin at mga artistang dapat alagaan.

Lumabas na props na lang ang mga artista dahil literal na nilamon ng production design ang kuwento at character nito. Kaya totoo na mas magandang lumabas ang technical side nito kesa sa direction at acting ng mga artistang kasama. Na-justify naman nila ang setting na 1920’s although meron pa ring kulang dahil kitang-kita na may ginamit silang kotse na parang hindi na umaandar at parang ‘di tulak na lang.

Sa last scene din ni Jennylyn, obvious na napabayaan na ni Direk Albert ang actress. Mabigat sana ang eksena. Supposedly ay ma-emosyon dahil nakita niya ang anak niya na ipinamigay pero mababaw ang iyak ng actress. Hindi napiga ni Direk. Kung siguro na-motivate si Jennylyn ng husto, baka naging mas malalim ang acting niya.

Sayang ang pelikula.

Eh kung si Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes kaya ang nag-handle naiba kaya ang pelikula?

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Jennylyn’s manager congratulates Ai-Ai

KatakUt-takot na batikos ang tinatanggap ngayon ng katatapos lamang na Metro Manila Film Festival awards night dahil sa choice of nominees ng jurors partikular na sa major categories.

Dalawa sa matitinding kinukuwestiyon ay ang hindi pagkakanomina ni Albert Martinez for best director at Jennylyn Mercado for best actress para sa pelikulang Rosario.

Nanalong 2nd best picture ang Rosario kaya kataka-takang hindi man lang nominated si Albert.

Kung napili raw ang nasabing pelikula bilang pangalawang pinakamagaling, logical lang naman siguro na kabilang sa top 3 nominees ang actor-director.

Nakakagulat din ang sudden change sa ruling ng MMFF tungkol sa bilang ng mga nominado.

In the past, ang lahat ng bumubuo ng mga pelikulang kasali sa MMFF, magmula sa technical to minor to major categories, nominadong lahat.

This year, iniba ng komite ang ruling at ginawa na lang na tatlo ang nominado for each category.

Habang ongoing ang MMFF last Sunday night, katakut-takot na ang nabasa naming reklamo sa mga social networking site hingggil sa hindi pagkaka-nomina nina Albert at Jennylyn.

Halos lahat, nagsasabing deserving namang ma-nominate ang dalawa sa mga nasabing kategorya.

Maging si Ai-Ai de las Alas, nanalong best actress, nagpahayag na ang pinakamahigpit niyang kalaban ay si Jen.

Sa Internet websites tuloy ngayon, kinukuwestiyon kung anu-ano ba ang criteria ng jurors para sa nominees.

Sino-sino raw ba ang members ng jury at kung may karapatan ba talagang maging hurado ang mga ito.

May nabasa kaming komento sa Internet na mayroon daw bus driver na member ng jury? We just don’t know kung true ito kaya siguro ay dapat magpakilala ang jurors at ipakita ang kanilang credentials para maipagtanggol ang mga sarili nila.

Samantala, balitang nag-walk-out daw ang fans ni Jennylyn sa awards night nang malamang hindi nominated ang kanilang idolo.

Lumipad na pa-Hong Kong si Jen kasama ang boyfriend na si Dennis Trillo for a much-needed break.

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Samantala, kinunan namin ng pahayag ang manager ni Jen na si Becky Aguila hinggil sa hindi pagkaka-nominate ng kanyang talent at heto ang kanyang pahayag:

“As a manager representing an actress such as Jennylyn is already a feather on my cap. I’m excited with the many opportunities coming her way because of Rosario.

“Jen may not have won nor received a nomination but for all those who watched and believed that Jen was really good in the film, thank you.

“Jen really made us proud. The appreciation and compliments of the people who have seen the film is an award of its own. Congrats to Ms. Ai-Ai for bagging the best actress award.”

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Sa nakaraang MMFF awards night pa rin, big winner ang Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last na ’To dahil ang nasabing pelikula ang nagwagi ng halos lahat ng major and minor awards.

Nakuha nila ang best picture, best director (Wenn Deramas), best actress (Ai-Ai de las Alas), best supporting actress (Eugene Domingo), best screenplay (Mel del Rosario), best story (Mel del Rosario), best musical score (Jesse Lasaten), best child performer (Xyriel Manabat) at Gender Sensitive award.

Anyway, narito ang iba pang mga nanalo: 2nd best picture: Rosario (Cinemabuhay & Studio5); 3rd best picture: RPG: Metanoia (Ambient Media & Star Cinema); best actor: Dolphy (Father Jejemon); Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Rosario; best supporting actor: Dolphy (Rosario); best cinematography: Carlo Mendoza (Rosario); best editing: John Wong (Rosario); best production design: Joel Luna & Miki Hahn (Rosario); best visual effects: Rico Guttierez & Co. (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote); best make-up: Nestor Dayao & Co. (Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote);

Best theme song: Kaya Ko (RPG: Metanioa); best sound recording (tie): Ditoy Aguila (Super Inday and the Golden Bibe) & Ambient Media (RPG: Metanoia); best indie film: Presa (Adolf Alix); Gender Sensitive Award Tanging Ina...; (special citation for animation): RPG: Metanoia; best float: Rosario; best dressed: Dennis and Jennylyn (gown by Pepsi Herrera); Faces of the Night: Sen. Bong Revilla and Sam Pinto.

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Bong at Vic sinigurado na ang sequel

Ang ganda-ganda ng ngiti ni Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. nang mainterbyu siya ng TV crew tungkol sa bonggang resulta sa takilya ng Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote.

Maligayang-maligaya si Bong dahil hindi niya inaasahan na gagawa ng record sa takilya ang pelikula nila ni Vic Sotto.

Hindi malayo na magkaroon ng sequel ang Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote dahil blockbuster ito.

Sa interbyu kahapon sa Showbiz Central, tiniyak ni Bossing na magkakaroon ng sequel ang pelikula nila ni Bong pero hindi pa niya masabi kung kailan.

Inaasahan na tataas pa ang box-office gross ng pelikula dahil matagal pa ang itatakbo ng 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

At dahil No. 1 sa takilya ang Bong-Vic movie, malakas ang pakiramdam ko na mag­kakaroon ng victory party ang Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote.

Lima ang producer ng Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote kaya lima ang maghahati sa datung na kinita ng pelikula.

Ang GMA Films, M-Zet Films, OctoArts Films, APT Productions, at ang Imus Productions ang mga produ ng filmfest entry na gumagawa ngayon ng history sa box office.

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Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Full Trailer

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote showing on December 25, 2010 as part of this year's Metro Manila Film Festival! Starring Vic Sotto and Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. and directed by Tony Y. Reyes and Rico Gutierrez.

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Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Full Trailer

Watch Super Inday and the Golden Bibe full trailer video.

Opens December 25, 2010
Official Entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival, 2010
Starring: John Lapus, Pokwang, Jake Cuenca and Marian Rivera.
Also Starring: Ms. Cherry Pie Picache, Mylen Dizon, Jestoni Alarcon, Buboy Villar, Sheena Halili, Jairus Aquino, Sabrina Man, Elijah Alejo
Directed By Mike Tuviera

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Ogie and Regine are now officially husband and wife

Kasal na sina Ogie Alcasid at Regine Velasquez.

Naganap ang kasal ng dalawang singers sa Terrazas de Punta Fuego, isang beach resort, sa Nasugbu, Batangas, Miyerkules, Dec. 22, dakong 3 p.m. at natapos bago mag-5 PM.

Ayon kay Karen Pagsolingan, ang representative ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na dumalo sa wedding, naluha sina Ogie at Regine habang nag-e-exchange ng kanilang wedding vows. Ibinigay ng dalawa ang kanilang vows sa pamamagitan ng kanta.

Sa isang bahagi ng wedding vow ni Ogie ay sinabi niyang, "I'll be your number one Reginean, your Brad Pitt, and Justin Bieber..."

Bilang bahagi ng kanyang wedding vow, inawit ng Songbird ang "Di Ko Malimutan" ng APO Hiking Society. Nangako siyang mamahalin niya si Ogie, na ayon sa kanya ay "cute na cute" siya.

Nanghingi na rin si Regine ng paumanhin kay Ogie dahil minsan ay nasusungitan niya ito, ganun daw yata ang malapit nang "mag-menopause." Tawanan ang mga bisita sa kanyang biro.

Tinapos naman ni Regine ang kanyang wedding vow sa linyang ito: "I've never felt so happy all my life."

Nakasuot si Regine ng bright red gown, na gawa ni Monique Lhuillier. Si Ogie naman ay naka-coat and tie.

Nang iproklama sila bilang husband and wife, tumugtog ang "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw," na isinulat ni Ogie para kay Regine.

Maganda at romantic ang venue ng kasalan.

Ayon sa report ni Karen Pagsolingan ng PEP, "The venue was filled with violet, pink, and white flowers. Visitors are dressed in pastel colors. The altar is overlooking the hills."

Nangunguna sa mga bisita si Pangulong Noynoy Aquino, na isa sa groomsmen.

Sabay na naglakad ang matriarch ng Regal Films na si Lily Monteverde at Viva big boss na si Vic del Rosario bilang principal sponsors. Principal sponsor rin si Sharon Cuneta ngunit nagka-problema siya sa kanyang gown. kaya kahit naka-makeup na siya,

Ilan pa sa mga bisita ng Songbird at sa Singer-Songwriter ay ang mga kaibigan nila sa showbiz na sina Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Michael V., Senator Bong Revilla, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, John Prats, Rachelle Ann Go, Direk Louie Ignacio, at Direk Dante Nico Garcia.

Kasama rin sina Dennis Trillo, Jose Mari Chan, Pia Magalona, German Moreno, Kuh Ledesma at ang anak niyang si Isabella. Naroon din ang mga Gutierrezes na sina Eddie, Annabelle, Ruffa, at Richard.

Ilan sa couples na dumalo ay sina Richard Gomez at ang asawa niyang si Cong. Lucy Torres, na nakasuot ng isang gray na gown. Kasama naman ni Dingdong Dantes ang kasintahang si Marian Rivera, na naka-light blue-green sequined gown.

Kasama naman ni Robert Chien ang asawang si Lea Salonga, na nakasuot ng baby pink na gown. Kasama naman ni Janno Gibbs ang asawang si Bing Loyzaga at ang kanilang dalawang anak na babae. Sabay ring dumating ang magkasintahang sina Dra. Vicki Belo at Hayden Kho Jr.

Dumalo rin ang big bosses ng dalawa sa GMA-7 na sina Atty. Felipe Gozon, Wilma Galvante, Lilybeth Rasonable, Darling de Jesus, at Redgie Magno.

Ang ibang dumalo ay ang Bench owner na si Ben Chan, TAPE executive na si Mr. Tony Tuviera, at TV5 big boss na si Mr. Manny Pangilinan.

Hindi naman mawawala and dating asawa ni Ogie na si Michelle Van Eimeren kasama ang mga anak niyang sina Leila at Sarah. Kasama ni Michelle ang asawang si Mark Morrow.

Ginamit sa naganap na kasalan ang mga kanta nina Regine at Ogie, kasama na ang "Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka" at "Kailangan Kita."

Kasunod ng kasal ay ang reception na gaganapin sa beachfront ng Terrazas de Punta Fuego.

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Kapamilya binawalang mag-cover sa kasal nina Regine at Ogie

Ngayong Wednesday na ang Christian wedding nina Ogie Alcasid at Regine Velasquez somewhere in Batangas. Uminit kaya lalo ang network war between ABS-CBN and GMA 7 sa ipinadalang sulat ng Kapuso Network sa Kapamilya Network na bawal silang mag-cover?

Exclusive ng Siete ang coverage ng Alcasid-Velasquez wedding at ipalalabas na isang special sa Dec. 26 pa at dapat hindi sila ma-preempt. Pero paano kung gumamit ng helicopter ang ABS-CBN at ibang ways para makunan ang wedding ceremony na hindi sakop sa pinirmahang kontrata sa Channel 7 ng mga ikinasal?

Samantala, nag-a-update si Ogie nang kaganapan sa kasal nila ni Regine sa Twitter at kahapon, ibi­nalitang nag-yatching sila. After the wedding, pu­pun­ta sila ni Regine kasama sina Michelle van Ei­mereen and husband Mark Murrow, mga anak nila ni Ogie at ibang family members sa Bohol at Boracay.

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Manny Pacquiao namigay ng Toyota Vios

Kahanga-hanga ang ginawang pamimigay ni boxing champ at Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao na hindi lamang isang bagong kotse na Toyota Vios kundi maging P1 million sa isang pa-raffle na nagsilbing highlight ng kanyang 32nd birthday celebration na ginanap sa General Santos City noong Sabado. Hindi ang pagbibigay on the spot ng dalawang nagla­lakihang premyo ang nakagugulat sa ginawa ni Manny kundi ang pangyayaring hindi niya ito ibinigay sa mga kamag-anak niya kahit da­lawang ulit siyang nakabunot ng pangalan nila. Katuwiran niya ay baka maakusahan pa siya ng pandaraya kung gagawin niya ito lalo’t malapit na kamag-anak ang pangalang nabunot.

Isang kamag-anak din ang sumunod na nabunot niya at, muli, hindi niya ibinigay ang prem­yo. Ang ikatlong winner ay isang kamag-anak din pero malayo na kaya pumayag na siyang papanalunin ito. Ang maganda ay hindi na niya binanggit pa ang pangalan ng dalawang malalapit na kamag-anak niya na unang nabunot para naman walang panghihinayang na maganap pa.

Ang Vios ay agad naiuwi ng nanalo dahil an­dun na’t naka-display sa lugar na pinagganapan ng party. Ganun din ang isang milyong piso na hindi naman pala ganun kabulto at nakayang hawakan ni Manny at maging ng winner sa raffle sa isang kamay lamang. Ang P1M na ibinigay ay pinaghatian nila ng kaibigan niyang si Gov. Chavit Singson.

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Aljur Abrenica talbog na si Mark Herras

Ang Kapuso hunk actor na si Aljur Abrenica ang napiling gumanap na bida sa GMA 7 remake ng Machete na nakatakdang ipalabas sa unang bahagi ng 2011.

Kung sabagay, bagay na bagay kay Aljur ang papel ni Machete dahil bukod sa kanyang matikas na tindig at magandang pangangatawan, mahusay rin itong umarte.

Mismong si ‘Nay Lolit Solis ang nag-comment na natalbugan na ni Aljur ang alaga niyang pasaway ngayon na si Mark Herras samantalang nang una raw niya itong makita ay marami pang mga pimples na parang napaisip pa siya kung sisikat nga ito. “Na-develop siya. Tingnan mo ngayon, naunahan na niya si Mark,” sabi ni ‘Nay Lolit na siguradong nasabi lang niya dahil sa inis kay Mark na balitang naimpluwensiyahan lang ni Nadia Montenegro.

Anyway, going back to Machete. Maging si Cesar Montano na unang gumanap sa role ni Machete ay agree sa naging desisyon ng GMA 7 na ipagkatiwala kay Aljur ang papel ni Machete na una niyang nakasama sa programang Ilumina.

Sa bersyong ito, si Machete ay isang Ifugao warrior na naging puno matapos mapatay sa digmaan. Matapos ang ilang dekada, ang punong ito ay iguguhit ng isang magandang sketcher na siya namang ibebenta sa isang skulptor. Parehong iibig ang dalawa sa istatwa na siyang magiging sentro ng kuwento ng buhay ni Machete.

Sina Ryza Cenon at Bela Padilla ang napiling gumanap para sa papel ng dalawang babaeng mag-aagawan sa puso ni Machete.

Bubuhayin dito ang sikat na komiks ni Pablo S. Gomez na isinapelikula naman ng Seiko Films noong 1990.

Ang national artist at tinaguriang Father of Philippine Modern Sculpture na si Napoleon Abueva at ang anak nitong si Lawin, ang nilapitan ng GMA 7 upang maglililok sa pigura ni Machete.

Abala ngayon si Aljur sa pagwu-Wushu at pagi-gym para paghandaan ang kanyang role.

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Yuletide fun with Mel & Joey

It is time to celebrate Christmas with GMA7’s Mel & Joey tonight.

Invited to grace the special episode is Hazel Faith dela Cruz, a Pinay who won in a singing competition in the USA and guested on an episode of Glee who will perform favorite Christmas carols.

In Syeteng Syete, Joey de Leon will give seven things that can be used to make unique Christmas trees while Mel Tiangco takes us to watch the Great American Circus and interviews acrobats who perform death-defying acts and routines.

Mel & Joey takes a look back to the year that was and reviews predictions of psychics about politics, peace and order and disasters. The guest experts will give what’s in store for the country in 2011.

Malou Lamoste and Suzette Arandela take a closer look at the future of Kapuso stars Heart Evangelista and Glaiza de Castro through their birth dates and zodiac signs and the tandem of Mel and Joey.

Like the show’s past Yuletide Season celebrations, the studio audience will receive gifts and Noche Buena delicacies.

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Claudine Barretto malala na ang sakit

Unfair kay Claudine Barretto ang kumalat na rason nang pagkaka-ospital nito sa Medical City. Ang pamamaos ng boses ang iniinda ng aktres kaya nagpa-ospital at hindi dahil sa ibang rason. Matagal nang problema ng misis ni Raymart Santiago ang pamamaos ng boses, pero ‘di inaasikaso hanggang lumala na nga.

Pinagbabawalan siya ng kanyang doctor na magsalita habang under medication, ang problema, nagti-taping siya ng Jillian: Na­ma­mas­ko Po. Para hindi maging cause of delay sa taping, hindi sinasabi ni Claudine kay direk Mark Reyes na may dinaramdam na siya o bawal siyang magsalita dahil gustong magtrabaho.

Ang feeling ng manager ni Claudine na si Shirley Kuan, gina­gamit ng aktres ang taping para hindi siya ma-confine sa ospital. Naloloka si SK dahil hindi naman singer si Claudine, pero may problema sa throat. Hindi nito pinapa-check up ang throat at spray lang nang spray hanggang lumala na at payuhan siyang ipahinga muna ang boses.

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Marian Rivera: Ayaw ko na mag react

MARIAN Rivera has so much to be thankful for this year so she gave a thanksgiving party to the press at Annabel’s yesterday.

“Kahit may mga intriga, thankful akong kumita 'yung ‘You to Me are Everything’ namin ni Dingdong (Dantes), tapos may filmfest entry ako ngayon, ‘Super Inday and the Golden Bibe,’ ” she says. “On TV, hits ang ‘Darna,’ ‘Show Me Da Manny’ and ‘Endless Love’. Tuluy-tuloy rin ang endorsements, so I can’t complain. God is good.”

She says “Super Inday” a special blessing. “Kasi this gives me a chance na makapagpasaya ng tao this holiday season. Very entertaining ito, comedy-fantasy with action scenes where I am seen fighting monsters and other forces of evil. It’s for the whole family. Also, it gave me the chance to remake a movie ng idol ko, si Maricel Soriano.”

It’s common knowledge Vivian Velez was not pleased when she remade Vivian’s “Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang”. What if Maricel also wouldn’t enjoy her portrayal of “Super Inday”? “Naku, I think she’ll like it, thanks to Mother Lily and Direk Mike Tuviera who guided me to make sure okay ang version ko ng ‘Super Inday’. Sana nga, manood si Ate Marya ng premiere night so she’d see our updated version ng kanyang 1988 movie. We’re both babaeng bakla rito. We’ve worked together in ‘Bahay Kubo’ sa 2007 filmfest and she’s really very nice and warm.”

Did she resent Vivian’s comments? “No, opinion niya 'yun and we’re all entitled to our own opinion. So I respect her opinion. Wala 'yun. I even told my fans not to react na kasi free country ito.”

So which one does she prefer: Darna or Super Inday? “Magkaiba sila kasi si Darna, serious. Super Inday is funny with fight scenes na naka-high heels ako sa batuhan kaya muntik nang masubsob ang mukha ko several times. Tiyak na tatawa ang viewers dito, pati sa characters played by Pokwang as Kokay and John Lapus as the Golden Bibe.”

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Jennylyn: Spare me

ISN’T Jennylyn Mercado worried that her beau Dennis Trillo might stray now that he’s doing “Dwarfina” with his original crush, Heart Evangelista?
“Naku, wala akong ganyang insecurity as we trust each other,” she says at the grand presscon of her filmfest entry, “Rosario.” “And everyone knows na Heart is now on with Daniel (Matsunaga) kaya wag nyo na sila gawaan ng intriga. Bihira kaming magkasama ni Dennis ngayon kasi busy siya sa taping at ganun din ako sa taping ko for ‘Little Star’. Buti nga magkasama kami ngayon sa promo ng ‘Rosario.’ But even if we don’t see each other frequently, very smooth sailing ang relasyon namin. Wala kaming conflicts kaya masaya kami pareho. Basta we have free time, lumalabas kaming magkasama.”
She’s proud to play the title role in “Rosario.” “It’s very challenging as she’s a real life character, lola ni Mr. Manny Pangilinan na boss ng TV5 at naging Carnival Queen noong 1920s. She’s a woman ahead of her time na married to Yul Servo but had an affair with Dennis in the story. For this, she was ostracized by society. Maraming demanding dramatic scenes sa movie and I hope with the help of our director, Albert Martinez, I’m able to give justice to all of them. I want to thank GMA naman kasi they agreed na i-promote namin ni Dennis sa GMA shows ang ‘Rosario’, kahit Studio 5 ang producer nito.”
Produced at a cost of P50 million, also in the cast are Phillip Salvador, Isabel Oli, Sid Lucero, Ricky Davao, Ara Mina, Eula Valdes, Empress Schuck, Liza Lorena, Chanda Romero, Tonton Gutierrez, Rita Avila, Desiree del Valle, Lloyd Samartino, Precious Quigaman, Ronaldo Valdez, Liezl Martinez, Bing Loyzaga, Dino Guevarra, Dino Imperial, and Dolphy in a special participation as the grandson of Rosario who acts as the narrator. What can Jen say about predictions that she’ll win the filmfest best actress award? “Sana nga, but I don’t want to expect kasi nakaka-pressure. When I did the film, walang ganun sa isip ko. I’m just happy to have done a film na ganito kaganda so I fully cooperated with Direk Albert and did whatever he asked me to do.”

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Pacquiao seeks P250,000 cash for disabled athletes

PEOPLE’S champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao yesterday sought to grant lifetime retirement benefits and one-time cash incentives up to P250,000 to disabled athletes.
Pacquiao and Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Rep. Mark Sambar lamented that benefits for concerned athletes remain to be an elusive dream.

Ten years after a law was enacted to grant cash and non-monetary benefits to national athletes of up to P100,000 for a gold medal, they discovered that differently-abled athletes and their coaches and trainers had been left out.

Sambar and Pacquiao filed House Bill (HB) No. 939 to amend Republic Act (RA) No. 9064 providing incentives to national athletes to include the para-athletes or athletes with disabilities, coaches and trainers, including their retirement and health benefits.

Sambar and Pacquiao also wanted the cash incentives to be increased to up to P250,000.

Sambar said HB 939 was filed at the time when 35-member athlete team left the country on December 8 to compete in the ASEAN Paralympic-Games in Guanzou, China which is slated on December 12 to 20.

“Our team does not even have a decent parade uniform. Mukha kaming kawawa sa international competition. We feel we do not get enough support from government,” lamented Philspada trainer and coach Isidro Vidosola.

Under HB No. 939, from original P100,000, Sambar and Pacquiao increased the cash incentive for individual event gold medalists in the Southeast Asian Games to P200,000 and the silver medalists from P50,000 to P100,000.

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Pagkatapos magka-pelikula Frencheska bibirit na

Nagdiriwang ang mga tagahanga ng Are You The Next Big Star? grand winner na si Frenceska Farr dahil maka­ka­birit na ang kanilang idolo. Kalalabas lang ng debut album ni Frencheska sa GMA Records, ang Inside My Heart na may sampung kanta, at may grand launch ito ngayong Linggo sa Party Pilipinas.

Kahit kasi pagkanta ang unang talento na nakita sa GMA Artists Center 18-year-old talent, sa musical film na E­mir naman siya unang na­big­yan ng malaking break. Pero walang problema kay Frencheska dahil hindi lang siya nakakanta sa Emir kundi nakaarte pa. Proud din siya nang mabalitaan na napansin ang pelikula ni Direk Chito Roño sa isang filmfest sa ibang bansa.

Sa solo album ni Frencheska, tumulong ang mga malalaking pangalan sa industriya ng musika para mapaganda ang mga piniling kanta tulad nina Vehnee Saturno, Rebel Magdagasang, at Agatha Obar. Tatlo rito ang cover songs at pito naman ang orihinal na komposisyon.

Classic ang Sa Pangarap Ko na sinulat ni Vehnee. At ang Everytime ni Rebel ay ginamit na theme song sa Tween Hearts. Carrier single naman ang Today I’ll See the Sun at sa music video nito ay makikita ang suporta ng mga Kapuso stars.

Kasama rin sa Inside My Heart ang bersiyon ni Frencheska ng Ang Pag-Ibig Kong Ito at power ballad din ang Isama Mo Ako.

Binigyan naman niya ng ibang groove ang U2 hit na I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.

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No rivalry between Empress and Jennica

They’re from rival networks. Jennica Garcia is a Kapuso while Empress Schuck is a Kapamilya, so they’re glad to be given the chance to work together as twin endorsers of Natasha Beauty Sketches. “This is rare so I’m really thankful to Natasha,” says Empress. “If not for them, Jennica and I won’t get the opportunity na magkasama.”

Both of them hold much promise. Jennica is proud that she gets to do both comedy and drama in her GMA 7 shows. In Jejemom, which just ended, she did comedy with Eugene Domingo while in Bantatay, she’s into drama as the blind girl, Joanna, who owns the talented dog that is possessed by the spirit of a murder victim, Raymart Santiago. “I’m also glad Bantatay is rating high on at 6 p.m., Monday to Friday,” she says.

It’s common knowledge her current boyfriend is Alwyn Uytingco, who’s also a Kapamilya. How come it’s said that Alwyn is a bad influence on her? “It’s unfair for him to be branded as such kasi napakabait niya. Wala namang ginagawang masama sa’kin yung tao. You can ask my mom. They get along fine, hindi sila nag-aaway, contrary to rumors. I think fans ng love team namin ni Carl Guevarra ang nag-re-react kasi we’re paired in Bantatay and Jejemom, but I’m linked to Alwyn who’s from ABS-CBN.”

But supposing Alwyn is not in her life, would she fall for Carl? “I don’t know. Carl and I are good friends. Maalaga siya sa set during taping. When it’s hot, he even fans me. But hanggang friends lang kami talaga.”

Doesn’t Alwyn get jealous with her closeness to Carl? “No, he knows hanggang sa work lang kami ni Carl, dahil pag walang work, I’m with him and not with anyone else, no? He watches Bantatay and even he says Carl and I have a good chemistry on screen. The show is gaining more viewers ngayong wala kaming matirhan ng mga anak ni Raymart as Bantay kasi umalis na kami sa pet shop where I work. Then, Raymart gets to see his missing wife, Gelli de Belen, who they think is dead, so there’s hope for their kids.”

Empress is NBSB or no boyfriend since birth. At 17, she says she’s not in a hurry to have one. “It’s only now that my career is taking off so I’d rather focus on this first,” says the former child star who has won awards as Best Child Actress. “I had a great time working with Lorna Tolentino as one of her daughters in Sa’Yo Lamang, which also gave me the chance to be directed by Laurice Guillen. It was a very pleasant experience for me as I really learned a lot. On TV, I just finished my first title role series, Rosalka, and I was told I’d be in the new show that will star Robin Padilla and Bea Alonzo to start taping next month.”

She’ll obviously play a supporting role in that show. Doesn’t she mind when she already played a lead role in Rosalka? “Not at all. Mag-iinarte pa ba ako when this is my chance to get to work with Robin? As for Bea, she played my half sister in Sa’Yo Lamang and she’s such a good drama actress kaya I’m looking forward to working with her again. Isa pa, this is a primetime show whereas Rosalka is an afternoon show, so I really welcome working on a primetime drama.”

If ever she’d be asked to do more mature roles that require kissing scenes, would she do it? “I’m not in a hurry, but I’m sure darating din ako diyan. I’d be 18 next year and I don’t know if ABS has plans of giving me more mature or daring roles. Kailangan ko munang paghandaan yan.”

If ever, who would she like to do her first kissing scene with? “John Lloyd Cruz, definitely. He’s our hottest young actor today, di ba? And everyone wants to get the chance to work with him.”

So why did Natasha choose Jennica and Empress as their endorsers? “Because they’re both beautiful, talented and fast-rising. They’re also our most promising young actresses so they’re perfect for our makeup line for teens that offers a complete array of beauty products from pressed powder and lipstick to eye shadow, blush and cologne at reasonable prices,” say Natasha execs whose products are now available in 20 countries worldwide.

Do they really use Natasha products? “Yes, I use the Natasha sunscreen to protect my skin and their lip gloss that has a yummy taste,” says Empress.

“Their products are also hypoallergenic kaya I don’t worry na baka magkaroon ng bad reaction sa skin ko,” says Jennica.

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Marian ginawa nang bida sa serye ni Jillian

Ilang araw ko ring na-miss ang panonood ng Christmas series na Jillian: Namamasko Po! ng GMA 7 at nagulat na lang ako dahil iba na ang istorya, wala na sa eksena sina Claudine Barretto at Wendell Ramos na namatayan ng anak kaya sa awa ng isang manggagawa ng laruan ni Santa Claus, na si Jillian (Ward) nga, ay hiniling niya sa isang tauhan ni Santa na payagan siyang mapalitan ang namatay na bata sa buhay ng mag-asawa.

Magandang premise, hindi ba? Sa halip, kuwento na ni Odessa (Marian Rivera) ang tumatakbo. Okay naman si Marian na sinabi nung una na magi-guest role lang pero parang siya ang bida sa serye. ’Tapos nabasa ko na ginawa ang malaking pagbabagong ito para masagip ang ratings ng serye na hindi mapataas ni Claudine?

Baka naman wala kay Claudine ang diperensiya. Baka na kay Jillian. Kung maganda ’yung role niya bilang Trudis Liit, hindi ganun ka-lovable si Jillian sa bago niyang role. Kulang sa sinseridad, masyadong put on. Dahil ba sa isang manika lang siya, kaya kulang sa emosyon? Pero hindi ba isang tao na siya, isang tunay nang bata? Kaya put away with those false eyelashes, those rosy cheeks. Nagmamantika tuloy siya!

Give Jillian a more realistic story, isang tearjerker na siya ang magpapaiyak at hindi si Marian. In fairness, maganda ang role ni Yul Servo. Isa itong bakla na nagiging paboritong character ngayon sa mga serye.

Ibalik nyo ang istorya kina Claudine at Wendell. Bigyan n’yo sila ng malalaking guests, kung gusto n’yo, tulad ni Marian. At please lang, huwag iwawala ang sentro kay Jillian, dahil siya ang bida sa serye!

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Beyonce Knowles likes Pacman

HINDI agad nai-interview ang Grammy award winner si Beyonce Knowles.

Pero dahil ang husband niya ay part-owner ng NBA (National Basketball Association) New Jersey Net na si Jay-Z, nagkaroon ng chance ang ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Portal News) na ma-interview ang seksing singer.

Ayon kay Beyonce, ang top three favorite athletes sa kaniyang listahan ay sina Los ANgeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (no.1), American professional tennis player na si Serena Williams (no.2), at ang ikatlo ay ang our very own, People’s Champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.

Asked kung bakit sina Kobe, Serena and Pacquiao, paliwanag ni Beyonce: “I definitely identify with Kobe Bryant as far as his work ethics and I can always see that he’s focused. He works harder than I could ever imagine. It is like he’s in the zone. He’s just undeniable as far as his talent and his gift.

“No. 2, definitely, Serena. She just transforms because when you speak to her and she’s not working, she’s a most lovely, gentle, sweet, beautiful woman, and she is ferocious when she gets out there. I love it! You cannot talk to her. She’s in the zone!”

Tungkol kay Pacman, very touching ang sinabi ng international singer.

“Even Pacquiao, I love him because I really relate to people who were born to do something and gets lost in the moment. When he gets in the ring, he’s a beast! I love it! And he shows you can have humility and be a calm person and also be driven when it’s time and be a fighter.”

Saludo raw si Beyonce kay Pacman dahil after mabugbog si Margarito sa ring, agad daw itong humingi ng sorry kay Margarito at sa pamilya nito dahil sa nangyari. Kinakailangan kasing maopera ang mukha ni Margarito dahil sa sobrang injury na tinamo mula sa mga kamao ni Pacman.

Saludo rin si Beyonce sa pagmamahal ni Pacquio sa mga tao at ang kanyang pagiging humble kahit alam niyang he’s at the top at paborito ng mga tao.

Nakarating na rin kay Pacman ang magagandang papuri sa kanya ni Beyonce, at ani ng Pambansang Kamao, ginagawa lang niya ang tama na magpasalamat sa Diyos sa lahat na mga biyaya sa kanya.

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Jewel Mische, certified Kapamilya na

Produkto ng isang reality search ng GMA si Jewel Mische. Napabalita ang paglipat ni Jewel sa ABS-CBN dahil nakita siya noong isang linggo sa trade launch na ginawa ng Kapamilya network.

Noong Miyerkules ng gabi ay pumirma na ng kontrata si Jewel kasama ang mga executives sa pangu­nguna ni channel head Ms. Cory Vidanes. Masaya si Jewel dahil ngayon ay isa na siyang certified Kapamilya. “Nag-uumapaw ang kasiyahan. Natutuwa po ako, kinakabahan pero above all ay masaya po. Ako po ang inyong bagong Kapamilya,” masayang bungad ni Jewel.

Handa na ba siyang makasama si Gerald Anderson na siyang napapabalitang makakatambal daw ni Jewel? “I am excited to work, willing po ako na magsimula nang panibago at handa po akong gawin kung ano man ang nakahandang unang proyekto para sa akin,” dagdag pa ni Jewel.

Magpapaalam kaya si Jewel kay Kim Chiu na siyang katambal ni Gerald sa loob ng maraming taon? “Napakalaking bagay kasi para sa akin ay kailangan ko ng approval doon sa original na nakasama, kay Kim sana soon ay makilala kita,” pagtatapos ni Jewel.

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Richard Gutierrez excites Lovi Poe

Matagal nang crush ni Lovi Poe si Richard Gutierrez at never niya ikinaila ang bagay na ito.

"Sino naman po ang hindi magkaka-crush kay Richard? Bukod sa sobrang guwapo na, napakabait pa. Saka kapag kilala mo siya at nakakasama, super maasikaso. For me, he's a true gentleman," sabi ni Lovi.

Sobrang tuwa nga raw ng young actress-singer nang kunin siya ng Regal Entertainment, Inc. at GMA Films para maging isa sa apat na leading ladies ni Richard sa Valentine movie na Suddenly It's Magic.

"Nang sabihin sa akin ni Tito Leo (Dominguez, her manager) ang tungkol sa Suddenly It's Magic, tuwang-tuwa ako.

“Na-excite talaga ako. Hindi biro na maging isa sa leading ladies ni Richard. It's a dream come true. Finally, magiging leading lady na ako ni Richard. Excited na ako!" tipong kinikilig na pahayag pa ni Lovi.

Ngayon pa nga lang daw, pinaghahandaan na niya ang episode nila ni Richard sa trilogy na Suddenly It’s Magic, kung saan ay ka-triangle nila si Solenn Heussaff.

“Solenn is so nice, kaya excited din akong makasama siya. Saka okay kami at iisa ang manager namin.

“I'm sure, like me ay sabik na ring umarte si Solenn dahil si Richard ang leading man namin,” sabi pa ni Lovi. "Pinaghahandaan ko na nga po ang pagsisimula ng shooting namin."

Samantala, kapipirma lang ni Lovi ng endorsement contract sa Belo Medical Group at malamang early next year, ilulunsad na ang billboards niya para sa nasabing beauty clinic.

Bukod dito, nominado si Lovi bilang best actress sa Famas Awards para sa pelikulang Sagrada Familia.

“Maganda ang taong 2010 sa akin. Sana nga, mas marami pang magagandang bagay ang naghihintay sa akin sa 2011,” dagdag ng dalaga.

Ang afternoon soap drama naman niya sa GMA-7 na Little Star, kung saan kasama niya si Jennylyn Mercado, ay patuloy na tumataas ang ratings at marami ang nakapapansin sa very daring role niya sa serye.

Siyanga pala, bukod sa Suddently It's Magic, nakatakda ring gawin ni Lovi ang remake ng pelikulang Temptation Island sa Regal.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Search is On

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 is now open for application for single ladies ages 17-25 years old, with Filipino citizenship, minimum height of 5ft. 6in., at least high school graduate, and of good moral character. Application forms may be secured from the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) Secretariat at the Araneta Coliseum. You may also download the application form here. application forms may be sent via fax to (632) 911-27-71, or delivered personally to the BPCI Secretariat.

Aside from the application forms, prospective candidates are also required to submit the following: NSO certified copy of birth certificate, certified true copy of high school/ college diploma, Philippine passport (if any), and close-up and full body colored photos. Aspirants who are 17 years of age should also bring with them a written consent duly signed by their parents.

Preliminary screenings will be held daily, Mondays to Saturdays, from 2 – 6 PM. Deadline for submission of application forms is on January 8, 2011. Only those who qualify during the preliminary screenings will be eligible for the final selection of candidates. Apply now!

Intereseted applicants can download the application form on the Bb. Pilipinas website.

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GMA Network Christmas Short Film Festival

Ngayong Pasko, handog ng GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), ang sales at marketing subsidiary ng GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), ang isang showcase ng natatanging short films para sa annual campaign ng GMPI na pinamagatang Christmas Short Film Festival.

Mula 2006, naging epektibong instrumento na ang nasabing proyekto upang maihatid ang mga mensaheng pampasko sa mga manonood. Sa ika-limang taon ng serye ng mga pelikulang pantelebisyon, pitong sponsors ang sumusuporta sa nasabing kampanya. Kabilang dito ang Liveraid ng Herbs and Nature, Coffeemate at Maggi Magic Sarap ng Nestle, Angel Kremdensada ng Century Pacific Group, Quick Service restaurant chain na Kentucky Fried Chicken, Lactum ng Mead Johnson at money transfer service Western Union.

Pitong Christmas Short Film, na binuo kasama ang pitong partner-advertisers, ang magsisibling platform sa Kapuso Network para makapaghatid ng mga nakakaantig na Christmas story.

Kasama sa mga Kapuso star na tampok sa Christmas stories sina Lyn Ching, Regine Tolentino, Love Añover ng GMA News and Public Affairs, Bela Padilla, Luane Dy, Stef Prescott, at Pekto ng GMA Entertainment TV.

Idinerehe ang mga Christmas shorts film nina RA Rivera, Marie Jamora, Treb Monteras, Marla Ancheta, Paul Soriano at Ri­chard Ang.

“We are excited about this project as we are able to spread the Christmas message thru the use of an effective medium film. This is part of our continuing efforts to find innovative means of bridging GMA’s corporate image – being a Kapuso – to the market and the viewers,” ani GMPI President at COO Lizelle G. Maralag.

Ang Christmas Short Film Festival ay mapapanood sa Kapuso Network ngayong Disyembre.

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Sunshine Dizon nagi-emote sa GMA 7

Mabuti naman at hindi nakaapekto kay Sunshine Dizon ang huling pangyayari sa buhay niya nang makaaksidente ang asawa niya at mamatay ang nasagasaan nito. Nag-stop nga ito sa kanyang pag-aarista para mapangalagaan ang kanyang pregnancy tapos mati-threaten pa sa aksidenteng nangyari. Buti na lang at strong siya. She hopes to deliver by the end of the first quarter of 2011.

What saddens Sunshine ay ang pangyayaring hindi sila nabigyan ng tamang pangangalaga sa report ng network na pinagtatrabahuhan niya. Hindi rin iginagalang ang pakiusap nilang hindi magsalita.

Kung sabagay naman Sunshine, maintindihan mo sana na kahit hindi ka active ay artista ka pa rin. Interesado pa rin ang tao sa nangyayari sa iyo at sa miyembro ng iyong pamilya.

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Regine Velasquez: Goodbye to Party Pilipinas

Hanggang December 10 na lang magti-taping ng I Heart U Pare si Regine Velasquez dahil magpapahinga para sa December 22 wedding nila ni Ogie Alcasid. Sa January 10, 2011 siya magre-resume mag-taping ng rom-com series na pinagtatambalan nila ni Dingdong Dantes.

Sa December 12 naman ang last appearance ni Regine sa Party Pilipinas. Isa sa mga huli nitong pinagka-kaabalahan ay ang promo ng Fantasy na special kay Songbird dahil last album niya as a single woman. Ang next album niya, Alcasid na ang kanyang apelyido.

Hindi lang fans ni Regine ang mag-i-enjoy sa two-disc album from Universal Records, one all-OPM songs at ang disc 2 ay remake ng classic hits gaya ng What About Love na for sure, ibibirit sa mga karaoke. Ang You Don’t Know ni Ogie ang carrier single ng album.

Dalawa rin ang packaging ng album -- isang black and white at isang colored at naglalaman ng 10 sets of post-cards, sexy photos ni Regine na ikina-react ni Ogie.
For somebody na malapit nang ikasal, hindi ngarag si Regine dahil hindi siya masyadong involve sa wedding preparation. Hindi lang siya masyadong nakakatulog dahil sa anxiety.

“What causes my anxiety? Parang ang tagal ng wedding. July pa nag-start ang preparation, parang matagal, pero alam kong worth it ang ipinaghintay namin ni Ogie,” sabi ni Regine.

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Jennylyn sued for bouncing checks

Nabalita kahapon na sinampahan si Jennylyn Mercado ng mag-asawang nagngangalang Leon and Cathy Tan for bouncing checks kaya naman nais itong linawin ng manager ni Jen na si Becky Aguila, who, incidentally ay kasama rin sa sinampahan.

“Jen and I were already looking forward to the estafa and bouncing checks case filed by Leon and Cathy Tan. Interelated din ’yan sa case we filed against Mel Pulmano,” pahayag ni tita Becky.

“No bail recommended si Mel sa qualified theft sa case namin ni Jen. Na-reopen pa nga ’yung isang case namin against Mel, ’yung falsification of documents and no bail recommended din for Mel,” dagdag pa niya.

Ayon pa sa talent manager, mabuti nga raw na naglalabasan ang mga biktima ni Mel para maimbestigahan daw sa korte kung sino ang nagsasabi ng totoo.

“I am personally looking forward to the hearing. The case of Leon and Cathy Tan will somehow clear everything for me and Jen. Okay lang with me to attend the hearings since may elevator na sa QC Hall of Justice,” pagbibiro pa ng manager.

Para sa ikalilinaw ng lahat, sinampahan ng nasabing mag-asawa sina Jen at Tita Becky dahil sa dalawang tsekeng (one from tita Becky’s account and one from Jen’s) na diumano’y in-issue sa kanila pero ayon nga sa talent manager, their signatures in the checks were all forged at hindi raw sila ni Jen ang pumirma.

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Akihiro Sato - Winner Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown

Akihiro Sato was voted the first celebrity sole survivor! During the live season finale of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown last night at GMA studio, Akihiro received 3 votes from the 7 jury members, enough for him to win the title. He bested Ervic Vijandre, Solenn Heusaff and Aubrey Miles.

This is what went down during the finale:

Aubrey Miles became the 7th jury member after a nail-biting tie-breaker between her and Akihiro Sato was held.

Both Aubrey and Akihiro received 3 votes for elimination from the 6 jury members while Ervic and Solenn each got two vote-offs. The 6 jury members and now including Ervic and Solenn voted between Aubrey and Akihiro to break the tie. Moi, Solenn and Ervic voted off Akihiro but the rest voted against Aubrey, making the hot mama the 7th member of the jury.

Akihiro, Solenn and Ervic became the final 3 castaways vying for title and the cash prize of P3 million. The jury members (including the newest member Aubrey) cast their votes live once again and this time, they are voting for the one they want to win Survivor Philippines.

Here are the results:

Aubrey – Ervic
Moi – Akihiro
Elma – Solenn
Ahron – Ervic
Jon – Akihiro
Michelle – Solenn
Aira – Akihiro

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Labi ni Bayani nagsugat sa laban ni Pacman

Papagaling na ang mga sugat ni Bayani sa labi nang magkita kami kahapon sa album launch.

Nagkaroon ng sugat ang labi ni Bayani dahil sa sobrang lamig sa Arlington, Texas nang panoorin niya ang laban nina Manny Pacquiao at Antonio Margarito.

Napagod si Bayani sa biyahe pero nag-enjoy siya, kahit parang probinsiya ang pinuntahan nila ng kanyang asawa at biyenan.

Ang promo ng album niya sa Sony Records ang pagkakaabalahan ni Baya­ni habang hinihintay nito ang pagsisimula ng taping ng sitcom nila ni Cesar Montano sa GMA 7.

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'Survivor' finalist offered P250T to win?

ALL is set for the live telecast finale of “Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown” tonight at 8 p.m. In “Showbiz Central” last Sunday, jurors Jon Hall, Michelle Madrigal, Elma Muros and Sexbomb Aira faced surviving finalists Akihiro Sato, Ervic Vijandre, Solenn Heussaff and Aubrey Miles who got the chance to ask them a question each.

Ervic to Michelle: “Ano dapat kong ginawa to win?” Michelle: “Di ko gusto 'yung strategy mo na wala kang ginagawa. Dapat mas tumulong ka sa mga kasamahan mo.”

Akihiro to Elma: “Am I really a nice guy?” Elma: “Yes. Mabait si Aki. Masipag. Hindi puwedeng gawa-gawa lang 'yun sa tagal naming magkakasama sa island.” Host Raymond Gutierrez to Aki: “Is it true you offered P250,000 each to the jurors just to make you win?” Aki: “Not true. I think spreading that rumor is part of the game to discredit me. No need to attack me like this.”

The jury members confirmed Aki made no such offer to them.

Solenn to Aira: “Did you prejudge me na maarte ako because I’m a model, a socialite?”
Aira: “When I first saw you, sabi ko, sayang, masisira ang beauty niya sa island. Pero bumilib ako, nagtatrabaho siya. Di ko nga ine-expect na tatagal siya. Akala ko siya'ng unang matatanggal.”
Aubrey to Jon: “Do you believe I played it as evil as other people say?”
Jon: “Magaling ka. You’re not evil but you took it personal. Even when I was out of the game, you’re still saying bad things about me.”
Aubrey: “Sorry, kasalanan ko talaga 'yun.”
Host Raymond: “Is it true you manipulated everyone?” Aubrey: “No. I didn’t manipulate them. Wala akong pinilit, lahat kusang nag-agree sa’kin.”

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Kapuso stars grace GMA-P&G event

What was originally planned as a simple turn-over ceremony of the seven-classroom building in Malaya Elementary School in Pililla, Rizal built through the partnership of GMA Kapuso Foundation and Procter and Gamble Philippines (P&G) turned into a huge star-studded event, as the biggest GMA Network stars and personalities gathered to throw in their support for the event held recently at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

The Kapuso stars joined top GMA Network (GMA) and GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) officers, P&G officials, project beneficiaries and other guests in the affair which marked the solid partnership between GMA, GMAKF and P&G for various CSR projects.

Since 2008, P&G has been a certified partner of the Foundation in the project dubbed, Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan, which formed part of P&G’s 3pid Handog Edukasyon campaign. The project has provided a total of 74,343 Grade 1 students from select public schools with free school supplies.

This year, P&G joined GMAKF in addressing the long-term needs of school beneficiaries through the rehabilitation of the seven-classroom building in Barangay Malaya, Pililla, Rizal which was heavily damaged by Ondoy and fire.

“We see social responsibility as a natural expression of our purpose to touch and improve lives. It is also an investment in the future,” said P&G Global CEO Robert McDonald.

“We are happy to see the kids smiling and appreciating the support of both P&G and GMA Kapuso Foundation,” said P&G Philippines president and GM Siddik Tetik.

In his message, GMA chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon said, “GMA and P&G continue to serve as instruments of social change.” He added, “The meaning of what we do and who we are, after all, is derived from how much of ourselves we have given in the service of others.”

Incidentally, P&G and GMAKF mark a twin-celebration this year. P&G is celebrating its 75th year of operating as a consumer goods company, while the GMAKF completes a two-decade circle of commitment to public service as it is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

GMA officers present during the affair were lawyer Felipe Gozon, SVP for Corporate Services Group and CFO Felipe Yalong, GMA marketing president Lizelle Maralag, GMA Films president Annette Abrogar, GMA SVP for Radio Miguel “Mike” Enriquez, GMA Marketing SVP Joel Jimenez, GMA Kapuso Foundation EVP and COO Carmela “Mel” Tiangco.

P&G was represented by McDonald, together with Asia Group president Deb Henretta, Tetik, P&G Philippines marketing director Raj Pudipeddi, P&G Asia External Relations VP Erik Jonnaert, and P&G Philippines External Relations associate director Jamie Endaya.

Among the stars who graced the occasion included Richard Gutierrez, Michael V., Claudine Barretto, Heart Evangelista, Aljur Abrenica, Carla Abellana, Maxene and Elmo Magalona, Joshua Dionisio, Barbie Forteza, Raymond Gutierrez, Daniel Matsunaga, Enzo Pineda, Rocco Nacino, Steven Silva, Sarah Lahbati, Diva Montelaba, Solenn Heussaff, Sam Pinto, La Diva’s Maricris Garcia, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Mark Bautista, Bubbles Paraiso, Isabel Oli, Jackie Rice, Bianca King, Frencheska Farr, Julie Ann San Jose, Gwen Zamora, Ellen Adarna, Ervic Vijandre and Bela Padilla.

GMA News and Public affairs personalities who also witnessed the turnover ceremonies were Enriquez, Tiangco, Jessica Soho, Vicky Morales, Howie Severino, Ivan Mayrina, Kara David, Connie Sison, Rhea Santos, Luane Dy and Grace Lee. Enriquez hosted the event.

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