Vice Ganda on Being Protective of BF's Identity
By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ
March 26, 2012
Manila Bulletin
The in-demand comedian admitted that his celebrity has, at times, taken a toll on his and his beau's long-standing relationship, hindering them from enjoying moments that any normal couple would.
"Nung isang beses nga, nag-uusap kami, 'Ang saya nating dalawa 'no?' sabi niyang gano'n. 'Ang saya nating dalawa 'pag magkasama, naghaharutan tayo. Pero ang tagal na nating nakakulong dito sa kuwartong 'to sa bahay,'" Vice shared in his taped birthday interview on "The Buzz," March 25.
Asked to elaborate on what he meant by "nakakulong," Vice said, "Kasi sabi niya, 'Hindi natin ma-experience 'yung magmo-mall tayo, manonood tayo ng sine tapos naghaharutan tayo, magka-akbay tayo.'
"Hindi ko magawa 'yon kasi pagpipiyestahan kaming dalawa. Kung ako lang ang pagpipiyestahan okay lang kasi nasa showbiz ako eh. Pero siya na pangkaraniwang tao, hindi ko maa-afford na pagpiyestahan siya at maapektuhan siya at pati 'yung mga mahal niya sa buhay. Kaya okay lang, magkulong na lang tayong dalawa," he added.
His playful, sometimes coquettish exchanges with male celebrities on national TV—which according to Vice are for the audience "para may kilig factor, 'yung nakakatawa"—has also posed challenges in their relationship.
"May mga pagkakataon na alam niya 'pag hindi na biro. Nararamdaman niya," the box-office Kapamilya star admitted.
He went on to recall, "Naloka ako isang beses bigla na lang siyang nasa 'Showtime.' 'Anong ginagawa mo?' sabi ko. 'Ba't ka nanonood?' Kasi feeling [niya] hindi na biruan daw 'yung ginagawa ko sa 'Showtime.' Tiningnan niya 'yung lalaki. Tiningnan niya kung anong itsura sa personal. Tapos sabi niya, 'totoo nga... meron kayong something na dalawa.'
"Pinag-usapan namin, sabi ko 'Hindi totoo...' Tapos sabi niya 'Siyempre pwede mo namang sabihin 'yan, pero iba pa rin 'yung nararamdaman ko. Sa tagal-tagal ng pagkakakilala ko sa'yo, iba 'yung tingin mo, 'yung mata mo talaga ang saya-saya 'pag nakikita mo siya, 'yung excited kang pumasok sa 'Showtime' dahil guest siya…'"
Although he did not reveal the identity of the celebrity that had seemingly perturbed his quiet relationship with his boyfriend, Vice quipped with a laugh, "Totoo din naman kasi."
Vice has been an open book for the most part, save for matters concerning his heart. Rumormongers attempt to put a name and a face to his lover, linking him to basketball players—most recently to Far Eastern University star cager Terrence Romeo—but the stand-up comedian has dispelled all the speculations.
Interestingly, in a fast talk segment of his "Buzz" interview, Vice gushingly chose basketball when Boy Abunda asked what he prefers between the former and football.
As Vice turns 36 on March 31, he wishes not for any material gain, but to get a glimpse of his beloved lola, who passed away New Year's Eve of last year.
"Gusto kong makita 'yung lola ko ulit… Gusto ko multuhin niya 'ko… [kahit] sandali lang. Sandaling-sandali lang. 'Yun lang ang birthday wish ko. Gusto kong magpakita siya sa'kin at makausap ko lang siya," he related, looking quite teary-eyed.
His mother is currently in the States, Vice disclosed, but she wants to return to the Philippines because she lost her job after she returned to the country last year to bring Vice's lola home. His mom hopes to own a simple grocery store.
"Sabi ko, 'magtayo ka na ng tindahan para diyan na rin ako mamimili ng mga groceries na binibigay ko dun sa jowa ko,'" Vice kidded.
Meanwhile, Vice is thrilled that Angel Locsin wants him to be her leading man in a project.
"Masaya… gusto ko rin po talaga siyang makatrabaho. Kasi dalawa 'yung ultimate crushes ko sa showbiz, siya talaga tsaka si Kaye Abad," he enthused.
He's even willing to play a straight guy opposite Angel "basta masaya 'yung project, kahit ano 'yung role ko…"
Admirer from British band Blake asks KC out
By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA
March 26, 2012
Manila Bulletin
Jules posted this photo on Twitter account last March 24
with the caption, '@kc_concepcion you looked great last night.
I looked burnt. x' (Photo courtesy of Jules Knight's Twitter account)
It happened during the group’s guest appearance on March 25 in the noontime variety show, “ASAP 2012,” of which KC is regular host and performer.
During the short interview with KC and Martin Nievera after Blake’s performance, Martin asked Jules, “Let’s play a game. Let’s just say for the sake of argument, you had a crush in the Philippines. Today, let’s spell crush [as] k-c-r-u-s-h. Let’s say she was here right now, what would you say to your crush?”
Turning to the female host, Jules said, “I do actually have a question for you. One second,” and kneeled, surprising KC.
“I was gonna ask you, will you have dinner with me?” he asked.
Flustered, KC quipped, “What is this, sinet-up ako ng ‘ASAP 2012.’ ‘ASAP 2012,’ ha.
“For my ‘ASAP’ Kapamilyas, maybe. ‘Maybe’ talaga?” she replied, laughing.
To this, Blake said, “I’ll take that, I’ll take that.”
In an interview with Bulletin Entertainment during a press conference for their series of performances at Ayala Malls last week, Jules said that he met KC last year through magazine editor Anton San Diego during the group's first Manila show in October.
“We all had a lovely evening with her at probably what is the best night club in Manila, The Establishment. She’s a fantastic girl and I’d love to get to know her better,” he was quoted as saying.
He added, “I know she’s an absolute legend here, and when we met her we didn’t know how famous she was, but she’s a lovely girl and I know she’s a national treasure…”
Meanwhile, KC and Jules exchanged a couple of tweets on Twitter just recently, with the latter even addressing her as “mahal” in one post.
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Xian Lim joins fellow celebrities Sharon Cuneta, Kris Aquino and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao as the latest endorser of McDonald’s.
The fast-food giant debuted its latest commercial with Lim on Saturday at a press conference.
In the TV ad to promote McDonald’s latest summer refreshments, Lim even sings the jingle, a slower re-arrangement of the hit song “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves.
Lim said he is thrilled to be chosen as a McDonald’s endorser. He even shared that he once won a Halloween costume contest in McDonald’s when he was a boy.
“It was very unexpected,” he said about being an endorser for the global brand. “I was actually nervous the first time we has a meeting.”
But for McDonald’s, Lim is the perfect choice since the actor “exudes positivity.”
“What we normally do is we look at the research to see who are the celebrities who are popular,” said Margot Torres, vice president for marketing and communications of McDonald’s Philippines, adding that the company was looking for a “rising star.”
“We make sure that the celebrity is consistent with our brand positioning,” Torres said.
Iza Calzado on the Cover of Inside Showbiz April 2012 Issue
Posted on March 28, 2012
New Kapamilya actress Iza Calzado opens up on the cover of Inside Showbiz magazine for its April 2012 issue. Iza shared her thoughts and feelings about her new life as a Kapamilya, her father and her being overweight.
On moving to ABS-CBN:
"I'm excited to do things that I have always wanted to do."
On her Dad:
"Madami akong fond memories. Like any relationship, may mga araw na nagbabangayan kayo; may mga araw na close kayo."
On being overweight:
"I still feel mataba; itabi mo ako sa mga babaeng nakikita mo sa TV, I am bigger than them, more malaman."
Inside Showbiz April 2012 also features the 6 men in the life of Anne Curtis, Sarah Geronimo's metamorphosis from being 'manang' to ' major fashionista', Gerald Anderson's dream of being Superman, the real score between Ejay Falcon and Empress and more.
The lead stars of the highly-anticipated ABS-CBN teleserye Princess and I shot scenes in the Kingdom of Bhutan (near the Himalayas) for the new series. In Princess and I, Gretchen Barretto plays a commoner who marries a king and will do everything in her power to have her son inherit the throne. Also in the cast are Albert Martinez, Kathryn Bernardo, Enrique Gil, Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos. Since the series revolves around the story of monarchs, expect the stars to wear modish costumes fit for royalty. The forthcoming teleserye will take viewers to various magnificent tourist destinations in Bhutan (which has been hailed as The Last Shangri-la) and give them a glimpse of its rich cultural heritage.
Princess and I joins the long list of television series partly shot abroad. Here is a list of soap operas which have been partly filmed in foreign countries:
Kung tutuusin malaki kinita ng ABS kung Gross ang paguusapan. Kaso talagang gumagastos sila ng malaki sa technology, rights acquisitions, soundstage, at kung ano ano pang makakapagenhance ng quality ng serbisyo nila.
BTW, stockholder pa rin ba ng ABS si Sharon kahit nasa TV5 na sya?
Kapag nagumpisa na ba ang digital TV, open sya for advertisement? Kung oo, edi additional source of revenue na naman ito? Panalo!
TOP ABS-CBN STOCKHOLDERS (as of Sept 2011)
22 SHARON CUNETA 0.014% (connected to TV5)
34 AGA MULACH 0.009% (connected to TV5)
35 NOLI DE CASTRO 0.999%
54 KRIS AQUINO 0.006%
69 ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIV INC 0.006%
75 JOHN ESTRADA 0.005%
77 NOLI DE CASTRO 0.005% 90 SHARON CUNETA 0.004% (connected to TV5)
91 AIZA SEGUERRA 0.004%
92 VIC SOTTO 0.004% (connected to TV5 & GMA)
Dawn Zulueta’s Timeless Beauty Trends on Twitter
March 29, 2012
ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida teleserye “Walang Hanggan” continues to captivate every Kapamilya as the plot heats up with the nerve-wracking confrontation of Dawn Zulueta’s character Emilia Guidotti with the Montenegros.
In fact, Dawn and her character ‘Emilia Guidotti’ recently became a nationwide trending topic in the microblogging site Twitter where avid viewers expressed their admiration for Dawn’s timeless beauty and superb portrayal as Emilia.
The social networking site flooded with positive tweets such as: “@marisse_17 Walang Hanggan’s episode tonight is very intense. Dawn Zulueta’s portrayal of Emilia Guidotti is excellent. I can’t miss a second of this program;” “@amystique1800 No one can beat Dawn Zulueta when it comes to acting. Emilia Guidotti is the best character on TV;” “@justAnneC Dawn Zulueta’s portrayal as Emilia Guidotti is just spectacular. I’m very sure that her character will be remembered years from now;” and “@mishyang Revenge is sweeter if you’re Emilia Guidotti. Dawn Zulueta’s character has the attitude.”
Meanwhile, “Walang Hanggan” continues to excite everyone now that Emily revealed her true connection with Daniel (Coco Martin). How will the Montenegros face Emily’s shocking revelation? Is the beginning of war between ex-lovers Marco (Richard Gomez) and Emily? Will they finally find out that Daniel is the real son?
‘Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo’ Premieres on April 16
March 29, 2012
ABS-CBN’s newest Kapamilya Gold series is set touch the hearts of Filipinos all over the world as it premieres this April 16 (Monday).
Topbilled by Jake Cuenca, Bangs Garcia and Shaina Magdayo, “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” features the story of a dream and an ambition that will test the strength, love for family and the relationship of Paul (Jake) and Sarah (Shaina) as Mia (Bangs) tries to tear them apart.
Completing the star-studded cast are Gloria Diaz, Sandy Andolong, Maria Isabel Lopez, Ronnie Lazaro, D*ick Ysrael, Nikki Valdez, Jojit Lorenzo, Ron Morales and David Chua; with the special participation of Christopher de Leon and Philip Salvador; and young stars Paul Salas and Mariel Pamintuan. The newest afternoon drama series is directed by Manny Palo and Lino Cayetano.
Don’t miss the premiere of the newest addition to ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold roster, “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” on April 16 after “Mundo Man ay Magunaw.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.
SPOTTED: Ai-Ai delas Alas...with her "babe"?
Rommel R. Llanes
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Is this Ai-Ai delas Alas's new boyfriend? In an interview with The Buzz,
the comedienne did not mention the man's name but gave him a code:
"FPJ" of "Feeling Parang Jowa."
Nakuhaan ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kagabi, Marso 28, ang comedy actress na si Ai-Ai delas Alas na ini-enjoy ang basketball match sa pagitan ng Talk N’ Text Tropang Texters at Petron Blaze Boosters, kasama ang ilan niyang mga kaibigan sa Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Pero pumukaw sa atensiyon ng ilang nanood ang matangkad at matipunong lalaki sa tabi ng Comedy Queen.
Ang kuwento ng photographer na siyang may kuha ng paparazzi shot, naringgan daw ang dalawa na nagtatawagan ng “Babe.”
Hindi kaya't ang mystery guy na ito na chinito at skinhead ang napapabalitang bagong boyfriend ng Wako Wako actress?
Marami rin ang nakakita na lumabas sa Smart-Araneta sina Ai-Ai at ang mystery guy nang magka-holding hands.
Sa February 26 episode ng The Buzz, inamin ni Ai-Ai na nasa “getting-to-know” stage pa lang sila ng lalaking naiuugnay sa kanya ngayon.
Mas bata raw sa kanya ang lalaki ng dalawampung taon, isang car company executive, at may hawig daw kay Senator Bong Revilla, Jr.
Sa interview ni Ai-Ai sa nabanggit na ABS-CBN showbiz talk show, ipinahiwatig niyang gusto ulit niyang pumasok sa isang relasyon.
“Tingnan natin. Kasi, di ba, hindi naman natin alam ang buhay?
“Pero siyempre maganda kung meron kasi, di ba, maikli lang ang buhay?
“Kailangan maging masaya tayo,” sabi pa ng 47-year-old comedian.
Nabigla naman si Ai-Ai nang tanungin siya ng The Buzz co-host na si Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach kung ang lalaki ba ay taga-Kia Motors.
“Diyos ko, susmaryosep! Ano ka ba, Charlene? Matutuwa sila, tataas ang sales nila… Bigyan na lang natin siya ng code name… Ano na lang siya, ‘FPJ’ — Feeling Parang Jowa,“ sagot ni Ai-Ai.
Sinabi naman ni Ai-Ai kung ano ang mga nagustuhan niya kay “FPJ.”
“Mabait, tsaka pogi. Bagay kami kasi maganda ako. Siyempre alangan namang kumuha ako ng pangit? Siyempre dapat pogi,” sabi pa ng komedyante na ikinatawa ng mga tao sa loob ng studio.
Hindi naman daw siya bothered sa maaaring sabihin ng mga tao dahil sa layo ng edad nila.
“E, sanay naman ako do’n,” nasabi na lang ni Ai-Ai.
Isang dekada ng mapayapang paglalakbay: Mga Alaala ni Rico Yan
by Ogie Diaz
Friday, March 30, 2012
Pinoy Parazzi
NU’NG ISANG araw, nagkalkal ako ng mga album ko ng mga birthday parties ko sa pag-asang meron akong makukuhang picture kasama si Rico Yan. Si Rico na namatay sa bangungot nu’ng March 29, 2002 at sampung taon na pala ‘yon. How time flies, ‘no?
‘Eto na nga, nakakuha rin ako ng picture namin together.
Tinulungan na rin siguro ako ni Rico mismo na makahanap agad para hindi na ‘ko mahirapan. Kasi nga, gagawa ako ng entry tungkol sa kanya, eh.
Sabi niya siguro, “Ogs, ‘eto na. Talagang magkaibigan tayo, dahil magkakulay pa tayo ng shirt.”
Juice ko, aminan na ‘to, crush ko si Rico Yan noon pang una ko siyang makita bilang si 1/4 German, 1/4 Ilonggo bilang Eskinol Master commercial model.
Sobrang kilig ako nu’ng i-guest siya sa Martin After Dark at interbyuhin ni Martin Nievera. Nanganak ang pagha-nga ko nu’ng maramdaman kong bukod sa gandang lalaki, matalino rin si Rico. May sense kausap.
Reporter na ‘ko no’n, eh. Tinutuklas ko talaga kung sino ang manager. Isang talent agency ang may hawak sa kanya no’n. Sa loob-loob ko, baka hindi ko ma-achieve maging friend si Rico.
Hanggang sa si Biboy Arboleda na ang may hawak, ‘yun na ang aming tulay para magkakilala at magkatsikahan hanggang sa maging close.
First fans day ni Rico, pinakiusapan ako ng manager niyang si Biboy na mag-emcee. Sabi ko, sure! Love ko ‘yan, ‘no! Go! At nu’ng nag-host ako, du’n ako lalong minahal ni Rico. Abut-abot ang pasasalamat niya. Para na ngang sirang plaka sa kapapasalamat. Ganu’n siya ka-appreciative.
Pero bago ang lahat, ha? Baka ‘yung iba, nagtataas ng kilay. At sasabihin, ganu’n talaga. ‘Pag patay na, du’n na nagkakaroon ng tribute. Pinakamabait na sa lahat ng mababait kung ituring, dahil patay na nga.
Pero may mga kakilala rin naman akong namamatay, hindi ko sinasabing mabait kung alam ko namang hindi talaga mabait. Patay na, paplastikin ko pa ba?
Love ko lang talaga si Rico.
Minsan, kumakain ako sa canteen ng ABS-CBN. Nakita niya ‘ko. Sabi niya, “Sino kasama mo?” Sabi ko, wala. “Sige, samahan kita.” Na-Charo Santos Conscious tuloy ako that time.
Imbes na ipahinga na ni Rico ‘yung oras na ‘yon, dahil galing ng school at galing daw siyang rehearsal, sinamahan niya ‘kong kumain kahit nanonood lang siya sa pagkain ko. Niyaya kong kumain, ang sagot: “Makita lang kitang kumain, busog na ‘ko.” Sabi ko sa sarili ko, okay makisama ‘to.
Kuwentuhan kami. Sabi ko sa kanya, ituloy lang niya ang Rico Yan Foundation niya, dahil ang ganda ng objective: ito ang tutustos sa edukasyon ng mga less-privileged students pero deserving naman.
“Magiging presidente ka ng Pilipinas, Corricks!”
“Hahaha! Gutom lang ‘yan, Ogs. Sige lang, kain ka lang!”
Bihira sa mga artista ‘yung ‘pag nakikipagkumustahan, kukumustahin niya ‘ko, ang nanay ko, ang buhay ko, lalo’t higit kung may problema raw ba ako na puwede siyang makatulong?
Madalas kasing nangyayari, kaming mga reporter ang kukumusta sa artista. Pero si Rico, ikaw ang kukumustahin niya.
‘Yung gano’n lang, sobrang ang la-king bagay sa akin, kaya love ko ‘yang si Rico, sobra talaga. Para na tuloy akong sirang plaka, paulit-ulit.
Hindi ko rin magawang magkaroon ng “pagnanasa” kay Rico kahit “yummy” at “papalicious” ang aktor. Siguro nga, dahil sa respetong siya rin ang nagtanim sa puso ko.
Ang galing ding makipagbiruan. Hindi KJ. Sabi ko sa kanya, iniilusyon ka ng mga bading, ha? “Ilusyon mo lang ‘yon, hahaha! Pero friends natin ‘yan.”
Ganyan siya. Minsan nga, may nanggulat sa akin sa isang dressing room sa ABS-CBN. Nakabukas ang pinto kasi, ako lang mag-isa.
Nagbabasa ako ng script nang nakatayo para sa sitcom na kinabibilangan ko noon, ‘yung Puwedeng-Puwede.
Eh, nakabukas ‘yung pinto ng dressing room. Nalokah na lang ako nu’ng bigla na lang me yumakap sa akin sa likuran at nagdayalog ng parang kontrabida ang boses, “’Eto naman ang gusto mo, ‘di ba? Okay ba, ha? Okay ba?”
Paglingon ko, nagulat ako! “Nakakalokah ka, hindi ka nagsasabi. Nakapag-prepare sana ako! Hahaha!” Otomatik na, yakapan na kami. ‘Yan si Rico.
“Naramdaman” ko siya sa likod ko. Ramdam na ramdam. At ipinagmamalaki ko nga ‘yon sa mga bading kong friends, eh. Hindi lahat ng bading, bibiruin ng gano’n ni Rico, ‘di ba?
Eh, gano’n si Rico, eh. Kahit isang La Sallista, kaya niyang makibagay sa kahit kaninong tao. Kahit bading ka pa. Ibig sabihin, secure sa seksuwalidad niya si Rico.
And I remember, talagang tinapos niya ang kolehiyo niya, dahil gusto niyang maging isang magandang halimbawa sa mga kabataan, lalo na sa mga bagets na artista.
Meron din siyang ugali na kapag kaibigan ka niya, ine-expect n’ya na ‘pag may problema ka sa kanya, didiretsuhin mo siya. Hindi mo isusulat o sasabihin kahit kanino, kundi sa kanya lang, dahil siya ang concerned.
Kaya ‘pag nagkikita kami, lagi siyang nagpapaalala na ‘pag may problema raw kami, sabihin lang sa kanya. Ganu’n siya. At na-appreciate ko ‘yong effort niyang ‘yon.
Ang dami pa naming “good memories” ni Rico na ‘yung iba na ipinagkatiwala sa amin ni Rico, nasa “baul ng alaala” na namin.
March 29, 2002, Biyernes Santo no’n, hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan. Katatapos lang ng annual Pabasa na-ming magkababata sa Loreto, Sampaloc. Ang init-init na nga nu’ng time na ‘yon, nakakapaso.
Bigla akong parang binuhusan ng malamig na tubig nang matanggap ko ang balita thru text brigade na patay na si Rico.
Hindi ko pa alam kung ano’ng irereak ko. Kung maniniwala ba ‘ko o gusto kong murahin ‘yung nag-text brigade. Pero sunud-sunod ang dating ng message, eh. Lahat ba sila, mumurahin ko sa text?
Eh, that time, naalala kong malungkot na si Rico bago pa siya mag-Holy Week sa Dos Palmas, Palawan, dahil nga nag-split sila ni Claudine Barretto at nabalitaan na lang ni Corricks na sina Claude at Raymart Santiago na pala.
Sa Dos Palmas si Rico that time, kasama niya ang magdyowa dating sina Janna Victoria at Dominic Ochoa kasama ang ibang friends. Nakainom daw si Rico at nu’ng makatulog, hindi na nagising. Bangungot daw ang ikinamatay.
Sabi ko nga sa sarili ko no’n, ke ba-ngungot ‘yan o anupamang cause, ang bottomline: patay pa rin si Rico.
Kahit off-air ang lahat ng TV networks noon, dahil nga Biyernes Santo, nagbukas ang Channel 7 at Channel 2 para ihatid ang mga huling balita sa pagkamatay ni Rico.
Si Karen Davila ang naalala kong masigasig na nagre-report kung saan ‘yung helicopter ng ABS-CBN ang siyang kumuha sa mga labi ni Rico kasama ang ama at kuya nitong si Bobby Yan.
Kaya pagdating dito ng bangkay ni Rico from Palawan, nu’ng naiburol na sa La Salle, papunta pa lang ako du’n, umiiyak na ‘ko sa kotse.
Pahinto-hinto ako para umiyak, tapos, maya-maya, tutunganga. Nu’ng ‘andu’n na ‘ko sa La Salle, hindi ko alam kung ubos na ba ang luha ko o kinakaya ko lang maging matapang o in denial lang ako at ‘andu’n pa rin ang ilusyon kong buhay pa rin si Rico at nananaginip lang talaga ako. Nang gising.
Alam n’yo, namangha ako, dahil sobrang haba ng pila ng mga taong gustong magbigay ng huling respeto kay Rico. Du’n ako mangiyak-ngiyak na natutuwa. Well-loved si Rico talaga.
Ganu’n yata talaga. ‘Pag nagtanim ka nang maganda sa kapwa at nagbuo ka ng magandang imahe sa mata ng publiko, kahit hindi ka nila kaanu-ano, may nakalaan silang totoong luha at pagdamay anuman ang mangyari sa ‘yo. ‘Yan si Rico Yan.
Kahit sa araw ng libing ni Rico, ramdam kong sobrang love ng mga tao si Rico. Kasi, parang hindi maputol ang chain na ginawa ng mga tao kahit nagkasya na lang silang casket lang ang makita habang patungo sa Manila Memorial Park ang pila-pilang mga sasakyan sa Edsa na gustong makipagli-bing.
Dalawang bagay kumba’t kami lumuluha nu’ng mga sandaling ‘yon. Una, dahil ang hirap-hirap sa kalooban ko na huling araw ko na lang makikita ang kaibigan kong si Rico.
Tapos, pangalawa, pinababa pa ako ng executive producer sa coaster kung saan nandu’n lahat ang cast ng noo’y nooontime show na “Magandang Tang-hali, Bayan” na kinabibilangan ni Rico.
“Ba’t nandito ka? Hindi ka puwede dito, baba ka. Bumaba ka. Ipara n’yo riyan para makababa siya.”
Since napahiya ako sa mga naka-rinig ng pagpapababa sa akin sa coaster ng naturang EP (sobrang nahiya talaga ako kina Willie Revillame, John Estrada, Randy Santiago, Ai-Ai delas Alas, at kung sinu-sino pa na nandudu’n), itinawag agad ni John Estrada sa driver niya na saluhin ako pagbaba at pasakayin sa naka-convoy na sasakyan niya patungo sa sementeryo.
Galit ako sa EP that time. Kaso, ‘pag inisip ko siya nang inisip, mapuputol naman ang emote ko sa pagkamatay ni Rico eh, ilang sandali na lang, nasa sementeryo na’t kukunin na si Rico ng nitso.
Nu’ng burol, hindi ako nakaiyak. Pero nu’ng ilibing, du’n na ‘ko nagpaka-best actress. Inilabas ko na ang umaapaw nang luha na inipon ko nang ilang araw.
Kung magpi-feeling okay lang ako at kaya ko pa, baka naman sumabog na ang dibdib ko at ang ending – ma-comatose ako.
Meron kasi akong kakilala na hindi umiyak nu’ng mamatay ang isang kaanak. Hanggang sa mailibing, hindi rin umiyak. Nagtibay-tibayan. Kaya ang ending, bumigat ang dibdib, ayun, na-comatose hanggang sa hindi na talaga magising. Natulog na forever.
Anyway, mga ilang linggo rin bago ako naka-recover at natanggap sa sariling wala na talaga si Rico Yan. Nag-aabang ako ng kaluluwa ni Rico na magpaparamdam sa akin, kaso, wala, eh.
‘Yung sinasabi nilang lamig ng hangin na hahampas sa katawan ko para ibintang kong si Rico ‘yon? Wala rin, eh.
Alam ko, kahit hindi sinasabi ni Rico, baka batukan ako no’n kung hindi pa rin ako nakaka-move on. Baka sabihin no’n, ang OA ko na sa kae-emote sa pagkawala niya, kaya dapat ko pa ring ituloy ang buhay.
‘Yung EP, matagal kong hindi nakabatian. Kaisnaban ko everytime magkikita kami sa loob ng ABS-CBN. Pero eventually, sakto rin ‘yung tsikang time heals all wounds.
Me ganu’ng factor talaga, kaya one time, walang pride-pride sa amin ng EP, bigla na lang kaming nagkayakapan at nagkumustahan.
Hindi pinag-usapan ‘yung dating eksena namin. Naisip ko nga bigla si Rico nu’ng time na ‘yon, eh. ‘Eto ang gusto ni Rico. Reconciliation. All’s well that ends well ang drama. Tuloy ang buhay.
Hay… ba’t gano’n? Ang dami nang nagsulputang artista, hindi ko pa rin makita ang “replica” ng isang Rico Yan? Pinakamalapit siguro si AJ Perez na for sure, magbarkada na rin sila sa heaven.
Pasensiya na, Rico, alam ko, ayaw mo ng gano’n at alam nating may kani-kanyang personalidad at karakter ang bawat artista at hindi ko dapat ikaw hanapin sa kanila.
Alam ko naman, naka-move on na ‘ko, eh. In denial nga lang.
Huh? Naka-move on na, pero in denial pa rin? Hahaha! Ang gulo ba?
O, basta. Kung anuman ang interpretasyon n’yo, kayo na ang bahala. Basta ang isang sigurado ko ngayon at habang nabubuhay ako, mahal ko si Rico Yan.
Iza Calzado Bares (Almost) All on the Cover of Look Magazine
March 30, 2012
Kapamilya actress Iza Calzado sports a Prada swimsuit on the cover of the Look Magazine’s “Body” Issue.
Iza’s cover photo was photographed by BJ Pascual, with styling by Kat Cruz.
Other topics inside the said issue include “2012 Summer Trends,” “100+ Sexy Resortwear and Swimsuits for Your Shape,” “Bold and Beautiful” featuring Isabel Roces, Ria Gamboa, Bianca Valerio, Ruby Gan, Charina Sarte, and “What a Guy” featuring Edward Mendez, Raphael Cruz, Luciano Zanirato, Kenji Yunchengco, Will Hsu and more!
Look Magazine’s April 2012 issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold!
By ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS
March 29, 2012
Manila Bulletin
The music video of the Choose Philippines campaign, “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas,” has gone viral, enjoying huge viewership on YouTube. The music video depicts the more than 7,000 islands in the country as well as the colorful fiesta celebrations and world-class travel destinations here.
Angeline Quinto and Vince Bueno sang the theme song of Choose Philippines, which was given an outstanding reinterpretation by “Pilipinas Got Talent” finalist El Gamma Penumbra.
Different versions
According to "TV Patrol," March 28, the music video has inspired several versions done by schools, dance and theater groups, one of which is Batangas State University’s adaptation that showcases Filipino culture to visiting Korean exchange students.
Another one features a choir from Mandaluyong City that even did a new musical arrangement for “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas.”
In one video, a Filipino delegation in the 38th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme 2011 performed the song. They even encouraged youth leaders from different Asian countries like Japan, Thailand and Cambodia to dance and sing with them to the tune of “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas.”
The song started as a simple way of showcasing the beauty of the Philippines. But the theme song of "Choose Philippines" paved the way for Filipino youth to express their appreciation of our country, the report noted.
'Corazon' lords over PH box office
By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA
March 29, 2012
Local horror film “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang” claimed the top spot in local box office over the weekend, besting the recently-released worldwide hit, “The Hunger Games.”
According to Box Office Mojo, an affiliate of the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), “Corazon,” which hit theaters on March 14, grossed a total of P 10,441,210 during the latest box office weekend tally (March 21-25). The Star Cinema-produced flick debuted at second place with P 20,517,124, bringing its total earnings to P 40,421,214.
On the other hand, Pioneer’s “Hunger Games,” which opened last March 22, was at third spot with P 6,205,172. Internationally, the Gary-Ross helmed flick is at number one with more than P 6.5 billion earnings.
The result was overwhelming especially since, as reported by abs-cbnnews.com on Thursday, “the movie version of the bestselling book by Suzanne Collins debuted in the Philippines at 260 screens, compared to only 70 for ‘Corazon’…”
Rounding up the top three was Disney’s “John Carter” with P 8,093,129.
Meanwhile, only one other local flick made it to the list’s top 14 movies. GMA Films’ “My Kontrabida Girl” was at sixth place with P 3,286,853. The movie, released on the same day as “Corazon,” debuted at fourth place with P 6,715,616. To date, it has already earned P 12,021,877.
Below is Box Office Mojo’s ranking for the Philippines from March 21-25:
1) “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang” (Star Cinema) – P 10,441,210
2) “John Carter” (Disney) – P 8,093,129
3) “The Hunger Games” (Pioneer) – P 6,205,172
4) “Mirror Mirror” (Pioneer) – P 4,564,711
5) “Dr. Seuss' The Lorax” (UIP) – P 4,083,119
6) “My Kontrabida Girl” (GMA Films) – P 3,286,853
7) “The Muppets” (Disney) – P 1,453,013
8) “The Devil Inside” (UIP) – P 512,492
9) “The Vow (Sony) – P 236,016
10) “This Means War” (WB) – P 211,561
11) “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” (WB) – P 110,198
12) “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” (WB) – P 78,359
Gabby signs up for new Kapamilya soap
By NR RAMOS
March 29, 2012
Gabby Concepcion has signed with ABS-CBN for a new TV series that would have him working with both Andi Eigenmann and Iza Calzado.
Although he said that he is in the dark as to when the series will air, Concepcion divulged that principal shooting will commence in April.
Concepcion was succinct in giving reason for accepting the project, relating that he simply liked the script. He went on to praise the network giant for being able to come up with beautiful stories for their viewers.
In the same interview, Concepcion announced that he is going to be a father again courtesy of his new wife Genevieve Gonzalez, who is pregnant and is set to give birth in July.
He said that he already informed ABS-CBN about it and that they have already adjusted his taping schedules for the aforementioned soap relating to the same.
Gonzales’ pregnancy is also the reason the long-awaited movie that he was supposed to do with his ex-wife Sharon Cuneta had been put on hold for next year.
Concepcion said he personally requested to defer the project as he wanted to be with his wife in the coming months.
Concepcion, who already has four daughters from four different women, was non-committal when asked if he is hoping for a baby boy this time. He simply said that he is excited with the prospect of being a father again.
Meanwhile, the 47-year-old also commented on reports concerning her daughter, KC Concepcion supposedly dating anew. According to Concepcion, he could only be too happy now that his daughter has finally moved on from her breakup with actor Piolo Pascual.
Aga and Angel, PASADO Best Actor and Actress
Published : Saturday, March 31, 2012
Written by : Nel Alejandrino
WOW, Ian F., parehong winners na naman ng best actor at best actress trophies sina Aga Muhlach and Angel Locsin for their respective performance in In the Name of Love again.
This time, the organization which will give Aga and Angel the recognition due them, wika nga, ay ang Pasado o Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro.
PASADO, which has for tagapangulo Dr. Emmanuel Gonzales, professor sa Far Eastern University-Manila, is a non-profit samahan ng mga dalubguro na ang pangunahing layunin ay magrebyu ng mga de-kalidad/obra maestrang pelikulang Pilipino na magagamit sa pagtuturo sa mga mag-aaral sa loob at labas ng paaralan sa mga disiplina ng Agham Panlipunan, Sining at Humanidades.
Ang mga kasapi ng samahan ay mula sa unibersidad at kolehiyo sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Pilipinas.
The awarding will be held on April 28, 6 p.m., sa Angelicum College, Quezon City (beside Sto. Domingo Church).
Bukod kina Aga at Angel, na ang mga parangal na tatanggapin ay para sa kategoryang PinakaPASADONG Aktor 2011 at pinaka-PASADONG Aktres 2011, ang ilan pang awardees for In the Name of Love ay sina Direk Olivia Lamasan, PinakaPASADONG Direktor 2011; Enrico Santos at Olivia Lamasan, na ka-tie ng writers na sina Kris Gazmen at Jay Fernando for the movie No Other Woman.
In the Name of Love, named PinakaPASADONG Pelikula 2011, was produced by Star Cinema, just like No Other Woman.
PinakaPASADONG Editor naman ng 2011 si Marya Ignacio, also for In the Name of Love.
Si Bangs Garcia ay nanalo naman bilang PinakaPasadong Katuwang na Aktres para sa kanyang pagganap sa Segunda Mano.
Segunda Mano, a Metro Manila filmfest second top grosser, was also produced by Star Cinema.
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Special awardees na pawang identified sa ABS-CBN, kung hindi man sa Star Cinema, ay sina Kim Chiu at Enrique Gil, PinakaPASADONG Dangal ng Kabataan; Xyriel Manabat (for the series 100 Days to Heaven), PinakaPASADONG Simbulo ng Kagandahang Asal; Kim Atienza (Matanglawin), Gawad Pasado sa Kamalayang Panlipunan at Direk Paul Soriano (for Thelma), Gawad Pasado sa Paggamit ng Wika.
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here are the other officers ng PASADO: Dr. Emilia Caisip (University of Caloocan City), pangalawang tagapangulo; Prof. Allan Roy Ungriano (University of Santo Tomas) kalihim; Prof. Lourdes Bertis (University of Asia and The Pacific), ingat-yaman; Prof. Martia Elma Cordero (The National Teachers College-Manila), tagasuri; Dr. Lakandupil Garcia (De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Cavite), tagapangulo; and Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares (chairman, Movie-Television Review and Classification Board), tagapayo.
Paulo Avelino Hot As Summer on Garage April 2012 Cover
Posted on March 30, 2012
Walang Hanggan actor Paulo Avelino is sizzling hot on the cover of Garage Magazine April 2012 issue. Paulo fulfills your summer fantasy in his shirtless cover shot on the beach.
Garage magazine April 2012 issue also features the must-haves during summer season, hottest summer wear, a trip to Brasil, the land of beauty and history plus scoops on Channing Tatum, Lana Del Rey and Ken Stern.
Garage Magazine April 2012 issue with Paulo Avelino on the cover is now available in your leading news and magazine stands and supermarkets nationwide.
Photos courtesy of Garage and Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino on Twitter)
'E-boy' Bids Goodbye, 'Princess and I' Says Hello
Posted on March 30, 2012
ABS-CBN's robot-serye, E-boy is down on its last 2 weeks.
E-boy which stars Bugoy Carino, Ariel Rivera, Jomari Yllana, Agot Isidro and Deydey Amansec will be airing its finale episode this coming April 13.
On its last two weeks, the plot thickens as Gabriel (played by Ariel Rivera) had created a new robot which will compete against E-boy.
The said series started airing January 2012 and in a span of two months, E-boy had captured the hearts of young and adults. The kids will surely miss this metal chum.
Meanwhile, there's nothing to be sad about. When someone says goodbye, somebody will eventually say hello. Come April 16, we will witness the grand coronation of a princess with the premiere episode of ABS-CBN's The Princess and I starring Primetime Royalties Kathryn Bernardo, Albert Martinez and Gretchen Barretto along with the 3 Princes of primetime, Enrique Gil, Daniel Padilla and Khalil Ramos.
Hold on to E-boy's last journey starting Monday, April 8 after TV Patrol. On April 16, welcome a princess at your homes and be amazed with the Kingdom of Yangdon as The Princess and I airs its pilot episode, replacing E-boy.
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