Sunday, September 21, 2008

Ryan Agoncillo Can't Wait to Marry Judy Ann Santos





Now that he's back in town after a month-long taping of Pinoy Fear Factor in Argentina, Ryan Agoncillo is set to spend much of his time promoting the reality show, taping for his new action-packed teleserye Pieta and, of course, being with his lady love Judy Ann Santos.

"I'm so excited to be back," the TV host-actor said in an interview with Bianca Gonzales for Entertainment Live.

Ryan also told Bianca about his pasalubong for Judy Ann, "I bought her something like a shawl na ginamit ng mga Argentinians na balabal... Puwede niyang gamitin ‘pag giniginaw siya sa tapings."

When told about Judy Ann's revelation to the media that she wanted an intimate island wedding and, she hoped, a family by 2010, Ryan remarked, "Whatever she wants, it has to be her day. I mean, I'm not surprised na sinabi na pala niya... It's something that's playing around our heads but we never got down to planning it. There's no specific date yet."

"Kung pagpapalain ng Diyos, sana mapadali," Ryan said, expressing his excitement to marry his fiancée, Judy Ann.

Addressing the issues hounding Judy Ann, like the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) case filed against the actress, Ryan said, "Even when we were starting to get to know each other, now we're together, we're gonna get married... I'm always there, she always consults me... I'm no expert about taxes, but I try as much possible to be just there whenever kailangan niya ng mahihingahan."

He expressed his wish that the case ends soon so that the two of them would have other important matters to focus on, including their plans to settle down.

Star Cinema's My Only U - Teaser Trailer





Toni Gonzaga reunites withVhong Navarro, this time...in a serious love story?

Nope. It’s a romantic comedy. About 30% romance and 70% comedy that will make you fall in love and laugh out loud at the same time! And it is directed by no less than the box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina. Only from Star Cinema.
See trailer above...

Richard Gutierrez and Gabby Concepcion is Philippine's Ambassadors for Peace





Richard Gutierrez and Gabby Concepcion is Philippine's Ambassadors for Peace
Actors Gabby Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez were both offered to become the country's Ambassadors for Peace.


According to TV Patrol World's report on September 20, Presidential Peace Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. issued the invitation to the two actors during the ‘Run for Peace' activity, which was part of the nationwide observance of peace month held every September.

Gabby and Richard joined more than 4,000 participants of the 10-kilometer fun run from Quirino Grandstand in Manila to the Cultural Center in Pasay City and back to the grandstand.

Gabby was amenable to the idea of being the country's peace ambassador. Likewise, Richard stated his desire to end the armed conflicts in the country so we can move forward.

The two actors are now in the same league as Robin Padilla and Manny Pacquiao, who were recognized as Ambassadors of Peace during the Global Peace Festival in 2007.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Dennis Trillo soon to again grace GMA’s primetime as Gagambino





Dennis Trillo will be back in primetime anytime soon as GMA-7’s Gagambino lead star.

Gagambino is one of Carlo J. Caparas’ comic series. Before this role was given to Dennis, there were several names of young actors that popped-up as possible lead role. These include JC de Vera, Marky Cielo and Aljur Abrenica. But now, it’s confirmed now that Dennis Trillo will play as the Gagambino.

With this turn-out of event, this goes to show that GMA’s trust to Dennis Trillo is back, giving him the lead role in one of their upcoming primetime shows. The last primetime show that he had was Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, where he was with Marky and Aljur. He was also part of the E.S.P. of Iza Calzado as the guest for one month. He is currently seen at GMA’s Sine Novela, Magdusa Ka, opposite Katrina Halili.

Dennis admitted that his career made a little bad turn when the news came out that he impregnated beauty queen Carlene Aguilar, and bore a son. But everything is now settled with Carlene, and he now has no problem being the father to their son Calix Andreas.

He is reportedly happy because he will soon be back in prime-time, and he is challenged by the role as Gagambino. Many said that Gagambino is the Pinoy version of the Hollywood blockbuster movie Spiderman, but with Pinoy flavor that will be appreciated by the viewers.

At present, Denis is busy doing work-outs and training since he will have more physical scenes in this teleserye. Just like in Zaido, he will have many stunts that he needs to prepare for.

GMA-7 has already shown several plugs for their upcoming shows for the second quarter this year, which is part of their 58th Anniversary of the Kapuso network. Included in their line-up of shows are Gagambino of Dennis Trillo; Codename : Asera of Richard Gutierrez; Survivor Philippines of Paolo Bediones; Ako si Kim Sam Soon of Regine Velasquez; and La Lola of Rhian Ramos.

John Lloyd Cruz interested to work with Marian Rivera





“Kasi lumapit sa akin si Mother Lily [Monteverde], offering a project with Marian. Kung ako ang tatanungin, gusto ko na agad gawin ‘yan. Pero matagal na process ‘yan. Pag-uusapan pa talaga,” says John Lloyd Cruz about the possibility of working with Marian Rivera (inset).

Pinag-uusapang muli ang portrayal ni John Lloyd Cruz bilang isang baliw (schizophrenic) sa Maalaala Mo Kaya, na ipalalabas sa Sabado, September 20. Siyempre pa, marami ang pumupuri sa aktor sa trailer pa lamang, kasama ang mga eksena nila ni Alessandra de Rossi na gumaganap bilang asawa niya in that particular episode.

Pinaghandaan pa ni John Lloyd ang nabanggit na role. Aniya, “Bumisita pa ako sa National Mental Hospital para mag-observe ng mga baliw doon. Siyempre, inalam ko kung anong klaseng pagkabaliw mayroon ang character ko. Inalam ko rin kung paano siya inaatake, kung bakit tagusan ang tingin nila, kasi, karaniwang nasa ibang dimension sila.”

Undoubtedly, nasa ibang level na nga, as far as acting is concerned, si John Lloyd. Nagagawan pa rin niya ng balanse ang sinasabing paglabas niya sa mga pelikulang komersiyal. Maski ang big hit na A Very Special Love na pinagtambalan nila ni Sarah Geronimo, despite its high commercial value, ay nakitaan pa rin ng substance, lalo na sa part ng acting ni John Lloyd.

“Sa movies, mukhang uunahin ko uli ang isang team-up movie with Sarah,” banggit niya sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). “I don’t know if it’s going to be a sequel of our first movie together, but it should be another team-up movie for Valentine’s day. Ang isa pa, yung gagawin namin ni Ate Vi [Governor Vilma Santos], hinahanapan na lang ng time ‘yan para makapagsimula.”

POSSIBLE LEADING LADIES. May nagtanong kay John Lloyd kung itutuloy pa rin daw yung plano noon na isang project with KC Concepcion. Before KC’s movie with Richard Gutierrez was conceived, ABS-CBN was toying with the idea of pairing KC with John Lloyd.

“Mukhang wala sa priorities namin ni KC sa ngayon ang paggawa ng movie together. Ang alam ko, gagawa si KC sa GMA Films with Richard again. ‘Tapos, marami pa siyang ibang pagkakaabalahan. Ganoon din ako. Kung mayroon mang ganyang plano, that will have to wait. Baka next year, puwede na,” sabi niya.

Iba ang glow sa mga mata ni Lloydie nang mabanggit kung sino ang pupuwedeng sumunod niyang makapareha after Bea Alonzo and Sarah Geronimo.

“Interesado ako kay Marian Rivera,” sabi ni John Lloyd. “Kasi lumapit sa akin si Mother Lily [Monteverde], offering a project with Marian. Kung ako ang tatanungin, gusto ko na agad gawin ‘yan. Pero matagal na process ‘yan. Pag-uusapan pa talaga.

“Noon ko pa naman sinasabi na ayokong malimitahan by just working with people identified with ABS-CBN. Mas makatutulong siguro sa akin kung paminsan-minsan, gagawa ako ng movies with stars na hindi ko basta makakasama, and it should really be special,” nangingiting dugtong ng young actor.

INDIE FILMS. Sa husay ni John Lloyd, hindi naman niya basta iniisip na sa indie films lang mapapakinabangan nang husto ang talento niya. Si Piolo Pascual kasi ay nagpo-produce ng indie film na Maynila, at naniniwalang hindi siya basta mabibigyan ng pelikulang mag-aangat sa kanya sa kahusayan kung hindi siya magte-take ng risks.

“Gusto ko rin sana ang indie films,” sabi ni John Lloyd. “There’s nothing wrong with that. Kaya lang, naiisip ko na parang fad lang ang indie films. Correct me if I’m wrong, pero gagawa ako ng indie film, hindi dahil sa uso lang, o gumagawa na rin kasi ang iba. If it’s really a good project, why not?

“At saka sa ngayon,” patuloy niya, “wala akong convictions na puwedeng makaapekto sa choices ko. Kung kailangan kong makipaglaplapan sa kapwa ko lalaki, sa tomboy, o kung anuman, basta kakayanin ko, gagawin ko yun for a good role.

“Ito yung pagkakataon na gusto kong gumawa ng roles na talagang malayo rin sa karaniwang naibibigay sa akin. But I’m glad, napapagkatiwalaan pa rin ako, kahit sa TV,” pagwawakas ni John Lloyd.

Wendy Valdez, sinagut-sagot si Edu





KALAT na kalat sa ABS-CBN ang naganap na tension sa pagitan nina Edu Manzano at Wendy Valdez sa taping ng Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? last week.

Katunayan, sa isang showbiz blog, pinangalanan na ang dalawang involved na unang lumabas bilang blind item.

Nangyari ito during the taping kung saan ay guest si Wendy at ang iba pang cast members ng I Love Betty La Fea.

Wendy was insistent sa naging sagot niya sa game portion which Edu believed was wrong. Diumano, sinagut-sagot ni Wendy si Edu.

During playback, it was discovered na mali ang pagkaka-pronounce ni Wendy ng sagot, even if she believed she said it right.

Lumabas si Edu ng studio para magpalamig ng ulo. Sinabayan naman ito ni Wendy ng pag-iyak.

Marami pa kaming narinig na kuwento tungkol sa insidente. Pero hihintayin na lang namin sina Edu at Wendy na magbigay ng kani-kanilang pahayag tungkol dito.

Wendy Valdez and Uma Khouny continue to cross swords in word war




Patuloy pa rin ang iringan sa pagitan ng mga Pinoy Big Brother housemates na sina Uma Khouny at Wendy Valdez. Ang nasabing word war ay nag-ugat sa sinabi ng PBB Season 1 housemate na ang “pinaka-plastic” na housemate noong nakaraan PBB Season 2 ay si Wendy.

Muling nagsalita si Wendy sa Entertainment Live kanina, September 22, upang linawin na hindi sa kanya nagsimula ang palitan ng maaanghang na salita sa pagitan nila ni Uma. Aniya, kasalukuyan daw siyang nagte-taping para sa kanyang show na Margarita nang marinig niya ang sinasabi ni Uma.

Kuwento pa ni Wendy, “Walang pinagsimulan iyan, hindi ko alam kung saan nanggaling. Wala, hindi ako kumikibo, wala akong ginagawa so siyempre nagulat ako na may nagsasalita sa akin ng ganyan.”

Wala rin daw siyang ideya kung bakit nagsalita ng ganoon si Uma ukol sa kanya. Pahayag ni Wendy, “Hindi ko talaga maintindihan. Basta yun lang ang sasabihin ko, wala akong ginawa sa kanya. Hindi ko alam kung bakit niya ito ginagawa. Kahit pagbali-baliktarin natin, mag-isip ako ng reason kung bakit niya ito ginagawa, hindi ko alam, e. Wala akong maisip na dahilan kasi wala akong ginawa sa kanya.”

Noong nakaraang linggo, matatandaang sumagot din si Wendy sa Entertainment Live ng pawang pasaring kay Uma na, “Huwag ka nang maki-ride.” Ayon kay Wendy, hindi naman siya seryoso sa mga nabitiwang salita.

Paliwanag niya, “I was joking that time. Parang ginagawa ko, sige pagtawanan na lang ang isyu na ‘to. Pero the fact na nakikita ko na parang sineseryoso, kinakarir parang, ‘Ano ba talaga ang ginawa ko sa ‘yo?’”

Bagama’t lumalala na ang word war sa pagitan ng dalawang housemates, nilinaw naman ni Wendy na wala siyang anumang galit kay Uma. Tanging sama ng loob lamang ang kanyang nararamdaman sa ngayon.

Halos lumuluhang ipinaliwanag ni Wendy, “Hindi galit ‘to. Ano ‘to, sama ng loob kasi parang napapaglaruan ako. Parang wala akong ginagawa dito. Yun lang, sumama lang siguro ang loob ko.”

At huli pa niyang pakiusap tungkol sa pagpapalaki ng isyu, “Sumama talaga ang loob ko kasi, ‘Ano ba, tama na.’”

UMA KHOUNY SPEAKS, TOO. Habang ini-interview nang live si Wendy, sinubukan ng Entertainment Live na pagsalitain din si Uma, na kasalukuyang nasa Ilocos para sa kanyang show na Trip na Trip.

Sa phone interview, unang naging pahayag ni Uma, “Diyos ko naman, Wendy, wala pa ako sa harap mo, umiiyak ka na? Or is it paawa-iyak?”

Patuloy niyang ipinaliwanag na wala naman talagang isyu sa kanilang dalawa. Para kay Uma, pananaw lamang niya iyon dahil tinanong siya kung sino sa tingin niya ang “pinaka-plastic” sa PBB Season 2 housemates.

Paalala pa ni Uma, “Look, nasa showbiz tayo, so yung maliit na bagay, lalaki. Pinapalaki ng tao para maging mas mainit. Actually, wala siyang issue. Ang pananaw ko kay Wendy noong nasa loob siya ng Bahay [ni Kuya] ‘plastic.’”

Kaugnay nito, nagbigay ng ilang halimbawa si Uma base sa mga napanood niya. Aniya, “Kasi noong nasa harap siya ng mga housemate okay siya pero kapag nasa loob ng confession room parang naiiba, yung galit lumalabas. Isa pa, nagalit siya kay Nel dahil binoto niya si Bruce [Quebral] pero the whole time binoboto niya si Bodie [Cruz] na best friend niya, di ba?

“So for me, as a televiewer and fan ng PBB, she was “plastic.” At kung nagtataka siya noong pumasok ako ng bahay, sabi niya, ‘Uma dikit nang dikit sa akin.’ Wendita, siyempre may task ako, e, siyempre kailangan kong lumapit sa ‘yo kasi pag-aawayin ko kayo, di ba?”

Ipinaliwanag din ni Uma na ang pananaw na iyon ay noong nasa loob pa ng Bahay ni Kuya si Wendy. Maaari pa naman daw itong mabago kung magkausap na sila ngayong nasa labas na ng Bahay ni Kuya si Wendy.

Aniya, “Siyempre hindi pa magbabago ang pananaw ko sa ‘yo kasi di pa kita nakakausap sa labas ng Bahay [ni Kuya]. As I’ve seen, yung napanood ko sa loob ng Bahay [ni Kuya], maldita, nakita ko yung ‘plastic.’

At tulad ni Wendy, nilinaw din ni Uma, “Wala akong galit kay Wendy, yun lang ang pananaw ko sa kanya. Wala akong galit sa kanya.”

RECONCILIATION. Bago matapos ang interview, tinanong ng Entertainment Live sina Uma at Wendy kung may pag-asa bang magkaayos silang dalawa at matapos na ang bangayan sa pagitan nila.

Para kay Uma, “Look, I never close doors, di ba? Hindi ko sasabihin na ayaw ko siyang kausapin as of ngayon. Siyempre, showbiz tayo, di ba? Malay mo magiging katrabaho ko pa siya.”

At sinang-ayunan naman ito ni Wendy. “Ako, wala akong kaso. Basta ako, wala akong ginawa dito. Hindi sa akin nagsimula ito and kung meron mang pagkakaayos, willing ako.”

KIM CHIU NOT YET READY TO BE PAIRED WITH OTHER LEADING MEN





Sa bagong TV series nina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson, ang My Only Hope, hindi naman daw magko-comedy si Kim kumpara sa ginawa niya sa My Girl. Pero karamihan daw ng nasa cast ng My Girl ay kasama rin nila sa My Only Hope. This time nga lang, instead na sa primetime ay tuwing Linggo na ng hapon sila mapapanood.

Inilarawan ni Kim ang role niya sa My Only Hope nang makausap namin siya sa press conference ng Bioclear Food Supplement na ginanap sa Annabel’s restaurant kahapon, September 16.

“Sa My Only Hope po, ako po yung parang si Miss Sunshine. Ako po yung nagpapa-lighten up ng moods nila. Hindi po ako comedy rito, more on drama po.”

Simula na kaya ito ng pagsi-shift sa mga character nila ni Gerald mula sa mga pa-cute roles at papunta ng mas seryoso?

“Hindi ko po alam, depende, depende po!” nakangiti niyang sabi.

Wala pa raw balita si Kim kung may gagawin sila ulit na pelikula ni Gerald. Ang My Only Hope pa lang daw kasi ang alam nilang project sa ngayon.

Tinanong ng PEP kay Kim kung ano ang nakikita niya sa love team nila ni Gerald Anderson at hanggang saan at kailan pa ang itatagal nito?

“Nag-try na naman po na i-partner ako sa iba, like sa MMK [Maalaala Mo Kaya] kay Matt Evans,” sabi ni Kim.

Pero sinabi namin sa kanya na isang gabi lang naman yung sa kanila ni Matt, hindi gaya ni Gerald na gabi-gabi o linggo-linggo silang mapapanood. Kung siya ang masusunod, mas gusto niya bang maipareha sa iba o sila pa rin ni Gerald?

“Sana po, huwag muna. Sayang naman po kasi ang Kimerald fans. Kasi, ang dami-dami na nga po nila,” saad ni Kim.

Bakit nag-aalala siya para sa Kimerald fans?

“Kasi po, dahil naman po sa kanila kung bakit kami nagkakaroon ng show, kung kaya kami binibigyan ng project ng ABS-CBN. Kasi, alam nilang maraming Kimerald [fans]. Parang nag-i-email sila every day kapag wala kaming show. Umaabot pa sila ng States, umaabot pa sila ng iba’t ibang lugar,” paliwanag ng young actress.

Sa palagay niya ba kung hindi na sila ni Gerald ang partner, mawawala rin ang Kimerald?

“Siguro po, parang ganoon, magkakahiwalay na,” tila nalungkot niyang sabi.

SECOND BATCH OF PBB. Matagal na ring nai-launch ang second batch ng Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, pero sa nangyayari, tila nahihirapan ang Batch 2 na mapantayan ang popularity ng batch nina Kim at Gerald. Maging ang sinasabing parang susunod daw sa yapak ni Kim na si Nicole Uysiuseng ay tila hindi aabot sa tinamasang kasikatan ng una. Ano ang masasabi ni Kim dito?

“Kasi po siguro mahaba [yung pangalan]…Nicole Uysiuseng,” simpleng sagot ni Kim.

Pero nakaramdam din ba si Kim sa pagdating ng second batch ng PBB?

“Opo, pinapanood ko nga po siya,” pag-amin ni Kim. “Kasi sabi nila, ‘Uy Kim, panoorin mo yung Nicole. Pareho sa ‘yo. Parang Chinese rin. Taga-Cebu rin.’ Kinabahan siyempre kahit paano.”

Ngayon ba, masasabi niyang nakahinga na siya nang maluwag?

“Ay, hindi naman! Hindi naman!” mariing sabi ni Kim.

Pero ano ba ang feeling niya na hindi pa rin nauungusan ng Season 2 ang Season 1 ng PBB Teen Edition?

“Ewan ko,” sambit niya. “Siguro kasi, iba pa rin ang Season 1. Hindi mo alam kung ano ang takbo ng edition na ‘to. Yung Season 2, alam mo na kasi kung ano ang takbo ng kuwento. Maigsi lang din kasi yung season namin, 42 days lang. So siguro, nami-miss din ng mga tao na mapanood kami.”

FAVORITE ENDORSER. Si Kim ang napiling celebrity endorser ng Bioclear Food Supplement dahil sa kanyang oriental beauty. Hindi na raw nabibilang ni Kim kung pang-ilang endorsement niya ito.

“Hindi ko na po binibilang, baka kasi mabawasan!” biro niya na natatawa.

Bakit daw siya ang napili?

“Kasi ano po siya, oriental supplement. So, parang ang gusto nila, ang maging endorser ay oriental beauty rin. E, sa dinami-rami raw na oriental beauty, ako pa ang napili nila kaya nagpapasalamat naman ako,” saad ni Kim.

Charice performs duet with Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden





The country's pride, Charice again proved that dreams do come true after she performed a duet with one of her favorite international stars -- Celine Dion, September 15, Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

In the concert dubbed as "Taking Chances World Tour, "Charice sang the hit "Because You Loved Me" with her idol Celine.

The song was actually chosen for and dedicated to Charice's strength and love -- her mom Raquel Pempengco.

In the concert, the Canadian international star first told the life story of Charice.

"This young girl's name is Charice. I'm so excited. She's 16 years old and she's from the Philippines. Let me tell you she has a voice that can literally blow the roof off Madison Square. But the real story is, Charice and her mom escaped a terrifying experience and had to leave Charice's violent father. You know, to start a life on their own, Charice vowed to save her mom from life's desperation. Through prayers and dreams and God-given talent, an incredible voice, Charice entered and won every singing contest in her native country and eventually got noticed. By such a fortunate chance people saw the show on Oprah and Oprah wanted to take her under her wing and David Foster joined them.

"I had a chance to see Charice perform one of my songs in Oprah last week. I have a little difficulty to talk right now because I met Charice and I'm so emotional and so I'm searching and looking for my words trying to control my emotion. I invited here to come her tonight to sing with me...,” said Celine Dion.

After Celine's lovely introduction to Charice she invited her to come up on stage and join her. Celine then told Charice how spectacular she is and how she looked really beautiful.

Celine asked the young diva how she feels to be with her on the same stage. Charice admitted that she's nervous but Celine calmed her and said that she does not have to be.

"First of all you look spectacular you're beautiful, you're shaking, how do you feel? Don't be nervous I think people will understand that you're nervous. But let me tell you one thing, the talent we're not going to talk about because you have that, we're not going to talk about strength because you have that (Celine pointing to Charice's mom Raquel Pempengco) and so the love. And I have to tell you that the family we have to talk about because you have that too. One time my manager, my husband told me 'Celine', because when I started to sing I was 12 years old so 12 and 16, it's the same, okay?

"He told me 'Celine I know you're nervous, don't be scared. You love to sing. When you go up there you'll be nervous don't be.' I will give you an image that you can think about, think about that. All the people you see in front of you are your brothers and sisters. You are singing in your living room and it's your family," Celine told Charice.

Charice in return said that she was ready to sing and agreed to dedicate their song "Because You Loved Me" to her mother Raquel.

The crowd, in a standing ovation, roared and praised Celine and Charice after their performance.

"You did amazing, and the roof of the Madison (blew) up tonight," said Celine.

Celine also said that she loved Charice and that she could not wait to perform with Charice for a full concert.

"When you do perform in Madison Square are you going to invite me? I love you and I can not wait to be with you to perform here for a whole concert," Celine said before she let Charice leave the concert stage

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