Celebrity Updates

Anne Hathaway Nude Scandal

2008-10-01T05:15:00.001-07:00

The known to be Princess and Prada girl Anne Hathaway is involved in a Nude Scandal. How true is this? The actress nude pictures was confiscated by the police after they discovered it in possesion of his ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri.

According to reports, Hathaway only learned about this issue after she asked her brother to retrieve the photos in federal custody.

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Hot News : Drew Barrymore & Ed Westwick Caught in the act?

2008-09-24T14:21:00.001-07:00

The famous "Charlies Angels" Drew Barrymore and the "Gossip Girl" hunk Ed Westwick were spotted in a "full make out session"at Kings of Leon concert last night. Barrymore,33 years old and Westwick,just 21 was the talk of NYC as they were photographed snogging each other in Manhattan. Do you think this match will last long? hmmmm.... We'll see in the next few months to come.

Watch Tagalog Movies Online Free

2008-09-21T10:46:00.001-07:00

There are lots of Filipino Movies or Tagalog Movies online that you can watch online for free. Just recently I've found this Pinoy channel where you can watch load of Tagalog TV Series or Teleserye on both leading channels ( Kapamilya and Kapuso). Regardless of whoever dominate among these 2 channels, watching series that is truly Pinoy style is what matter's most.

South Carolina Plane Crash: 4 killed, Blink 182's Travis Barker and DJ AM Injured

2008-09-20T10:17:00.001-07:00

Four California residents died in the horrific Learjet crash that also critically injured former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and celeb rity DJ Adam Goldstein in South Carolina today (September 20).

The Learjet was attempting to take off, before it swerved off the runway and crashed on a road. Pilot Sarah Lemmon and co-pilot James Bland have been confirmed dead. Other passengers that have been killed are Chris Baker, 29, of Studio City, and Charles Still, 25, of Los Angeles.

Authorities say the plane carrying six people was departing shortly before midnight Friday when air traffic controllers reporting seeing sparks. The plane headed for Van Nuys, Calif., went off a runway, throu gh a fence and crashed on a nearby road.

Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, were in critical condition at a burn center in Augusta, Ga.

Humingi ako sa Langit - Nurse Jane Alcantara

2008-09-19T14:57:00.001-07:00

Watch out for the upcoming teleserye of Ms. Judy Ann Santos in none other than ABS-CBN Kapamilya Primetime Bida. Yes! She's back! After the success of Ysabella where she portrayed as a good cook, she will now back in a new Nurse-serye where she will be portraying as a strong-willed nurse who undergoes family, career, and love challenges in the United States and in the Philippines. Judy Ann will be reuniting with Derek Ramsay and with the new comer Will Devaugn. This first nurse-serye is about the dramatic medical reality showing the heroine's search for love and truth unfold regarding our Filipino medical cases. The FIlipino's lifechanging moment will be shown in this series. A heroic nurse who will show everyone the kind of love, selfless,sacrificing and unconditional love. A woman with the power to ask for miracle ( Humingi sa langit ng isang himala. This is the theme of this series that will make every viewers heart melt!

Charice sings with Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden, NY

2008-09-18T04:04:00.001-07:00

Once again I'll feature this young diva in my blog. Charice Pempengco sings Because You Loved me with Ms. Celine Dion at MSG, NY. Its amazing how Charice spread her wings in music industry. She started joining contests but failed. But failing many times doesn't stop her from achieving her goals. Now, her dream of singing with the All time international diva was answered when Oprah granted her wish! Check this out and watch the full coverage of her duet with Celine.

September 17th 2008 The Fight Night 15 event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship

2008-09-17T05:20:00.001-07:00

September 17th 2008 - The Fight Night 15 event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship Live at Omaha Civic Auditorium, NE U.S.A

Tonight's UFC Main Event will be Nate Diaz v Josh Neer - Watch it free Via Online Streaming!

The build up matches are as follows :-

Clay Guida vs Mac Danzig

Ed Herman vs Alan Belcher

Houston Alexander vs Eric Schafer

Alessio Sakara vs Joe Vedepo

Wilson Gouveia vs Ryan Jensen

Joe Lauzon vs Kyle Bradley

Jason Brilz vs Brad Morris

Drew McFedries vs Mike Massenzio

Dan Miller vs Rob Kimmons

These UFC Fight NIght matches will be broadcasted live via online streaming on Pay-Per-View Tonight, 8pm ET / PT. If you missed the UFC live streaming, you can watch the video replay of the Nate Diaz v Josh Neer Fight. I will post the link here once it becomes avaialble.

Hot: Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga's engagement

2008-09-15T11:29:00.001-07:00

The award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson got engaged to her boyfriend David Otunga. Hudson accepted Otunga's proposal on her 27^th birthday on Sept. 12 giving her a diamond ring.

A representative for former American Idol contestant Hudson said: "I can confirm that Jennifer got engaged to her boyfriend David on Friday night (12.09.08) in Los Angeles."

Michael Jackson's used underpants - briefs belonging to the king of pop are on auction today at ebay

2008-09-11T05:45:00.001-07:00

Michael Jackson's USED underpants are to be sold in an auction, which begins today.
They are of the Calivn Klein brand, white in colour and may or may not have brown skid marks embedded on them. :-)

According to sources, there will be a reserve price of $1,000,000

Apparently the briefs are part of the evidence confiscated by authorities to be presented at the 2003 trial of Jackson's child molestation accusations,
in which he was found not guilty.

A businessman from New Jersey called Henry Vacarro somehow obtained the underpants -which come in a sealed
plastic evidence bag.

Although Michael Jackson was an excellent entertainer, I personally wouldn't want a pair of his used underpants.

MJ's Brief For SALE on EBAY!

I wouldn't want a used pair of ANYONE'S underpants, and I fail to see how anyone else could.

$1,000,000????? You would have to be a rich lunatic!!!!

CHARICE PEMPENGCO is back!

2008-09-10T05:44:00.001-07:00

WATCH CHARICE PEMPENGCO HIGHLIGHTS - OPRAH SHOW

Yes Charice Pempengco is back! She had her new guesting on Oprah show yesterday.

If you want to see the full coverage of her guesting WATCH IT HERE.

Keep posted on her next appearance on CELINE DION's CONCERT!

EVAN TANNER, Former UFC Middleweight Champion Died at 37

2008-09-09T05:21:00.001-07:00

Technorati Tags: EVAN TANNER NEWS,UFC FIGHTER

The ex-ultimate fighting middleweight champion Evan Tanner was found dead in California's Palo Verde on Monday. The poor UFC Fighter was only 37 years of age. He has been reported Tanner was missing on a camping trip since last Friday. Not long, Tanner's body was found by the Imperial County Sheriff's Department, Monday Septemper 9. The cause of death is still unknown but one of his friend reported that Tanner message him and needing some help.

Watch I Love Betty La Fea - Bea Alonzo Full Trailer

2008-09-08T02:53:00.001-07:00

Another latest teleserye of ABS-CBN Kapamilya that will kick off this September! Watch our very own version of "UGLY BETTY"starring the famous love team, John Lloyd, Bea Alonzo with the other casts Ruffa Gutierrez, Maegan Young, Vhong Navarro, Ai-ai Delas Alas, ROnaldo Valdez, Sam Concepcion, Rizza Santos and Many more! Keep Posted with our Latest Kapamilya shows!

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KC Concepcion's upcoming Teleserye

2008-09-07T08:34:00.000-07:00

After the success of her very first movie with Richard Gutierrez, rumors were spinning around the globe regarding her upcoming teleserye in ABS-CBN Kapamilya. Yes its true! Sharon's unica hija already had her sizzling career at the moment. The so-called teleserye will be entitled "ISTRANGHERO". An action, suspense thriller different from any other teleserye of ABS-CBN. Interesting?!! Many critics were saying that it will be the big a bit hit. Casts will include Jake Cuenca, Toni Gonzaga, Dennis Padilla, Valerie Concepcion, Rafael Rossel and Redford White.
I'll be looking forward to seeing this soap opera in the future. Go KC!

Watch "Kahit Isang Saglit "TV Series on ABS-CBN - FULL TRAILER

2008-09-07T05:23:00.000-07:00

Here's the newest Telenovela of ABS-CBN Kapamilya this September. After Jericho Rosales latest appearance on "Pangarap na Bituin" with Sarah Geronimo, Maja Salvador and Rica Peralejo came this very serious series entitled "Kahit Isang Saglit". ABS-CBN Philippines and Double Vision Malaysia joined together to finally made this team up that will surely love by the viewers around the world. The new team up of Jericho Rosales and Carmen Sue will surely work because they are both good in acting . Watching the full trailer amused me. I'm gonna love to watch this series! Not only because of the story but because the casts are really dynamic actors and actresses. Not to mention, Malaysian actors and actresses that will surely boost the audiences to continually support it! More power to our KIS Casts! Watch it this September on Primetime Bida - ABS-CBN!

"FOR THE FIRST TIME"- Full Movie Trailer

2008-09-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

Star Cinema's 15th Year Anniversary Movie dedicated to all the fans around the world was out now! "For The First Time"directed by Ms. Joyce Bernal was the talk of the country today due to the high gross on its movie premiere. Don't miss it! Here's the full movie trailer! Check it out!

You can also check it HERE.

Laarni vs Liezel - Sino ang mas magaling?

2008-08-10T13:17:00.000-07:00

Kahapon nga ay napanood na ng sambayanan ang ikawalong Gala Night ng Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. Malakas ang bulung-bulungan sa isyu ng favoritism sa loob ng Academy. At katulad ng mga nakaraang patimpalak, hindi naiwasan na ipagkumpara ang dalawang Acadreamians na sina Laarni at Liezel.

Ayon sa opinyon ng mga manonood, hindi nila malaman kung bakit palaging napapasali sa bottom four si Laarni. Matatandaang karamihan sa mga co-scholar niya ay nainis sa kanya dala ng kanyang di maipaliwanag na attitude sa loob ng academy. Ngunit ito ay hindi naging hadlang upang ipakita nia ang talento sa pag-awit ng mapatid hiningang mga kanta na pinili mismo ng Academy mentors. Ang tanong ng nakararami bakit tila yata bingi ang mga Jurors at hindi nakikita ang magandang performance ng dalaga? Dagdag pa ng iba mas paborito daw ng Mentors at jurors si Liezel at madadaling awit ang ipinakakanta sa dalaga. Marami tuloy sa mga supporters nitong si Laarni na humahamon na pagpalitin ng kanta ang dalawa upang malaman kung sino ang mas magaling. Hanggang saan kaya aabot ang bangayan ng mga fans ng 2 scholars? At sino ang tatanghaling Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Winner sa taong ito?

Kapamilya Deal or No Deal is back!

2008-07-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Kapamilya Deal or No Deal is back on its third season on July 28! Just recently, Kris Aquino the Queen of game show announces the return of the popular game show worldwide together with the Banker and the gorgeous 26K girls joined by a drum and bugle corps called Parokya ni Banker for another exciting, nerve-wracking, and surprise-filled season.

For its third season premiere, Gabby Concepcion will test out his luck against the Banker. Will Gabby become KDoND 3’s first millionaire? Or will the Banker have his way and Gabby will come out with next to nothing? Watch out for the airing of the very first episode in Primetime Bida on July 28, 6 p.m. only at ABS-CBN which will also be aired on TFC worldwide.

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Ellen to marry Portia de Rossi after California court approves gay marriage

2008-05-18T11:08:00.000-07:00

omedian and openly lesbian talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will marry longtime partner actress Portia de Rossi now that same-sex marriage is legal in California, according to a Reuters report.

DeGeneres, 50, announced on the Thursday taping of The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she's very excited over the ruling by the California Supreme Court, overturning the ban on gay marriage.

She even quipped, after the audience cheered her announcement, "Thank you. I'll tell you who the lucky guy is soon."

DeGeneres and de Rossi have been lovers for four years.

In 1997, DeGeneres' TV character--her alter ego--on her sitcom "Ellen" came out as openly gay. The character became the first openly gay lead role in US TV history.

Later DeGeneres hooked up with actress Anne Heche and they became the most prominent gay couple in America. They separated after three years.

De Rossi is an Australian actress born Amanda Lee Rogers. She had her name legally changed to Portia de Rossi when she was 15. In an interview with a gay magazine, she said changing her name had something to do with her struggle with accepting her gayness.

When I was 15, I changed it legally. In retrospect, I think it was largely due to my struggle about being gay. Everything just didn’t fit, and I was trying to find things I could identify myself with, and it started with my name.

"I picked Portia because I was a Shakespeare fan [Portia is the character in The Merchant of Venice who famously declaims, “The quality of mercy is not strain’d / It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven.”]. De Rossi because I was Australian and I thought that an exotic Italian name would somehow suit me more than Amanda Rogers. When you live in Australia, Europe is so far away and so fascinating, so stylish and cultured and sophisticated," she told The Advocate. (For full interview click here)

De Rossi received international attention when she played sexy lawyer Nelle Porter on the hit show Ally McBeal. She was part of the cast from 1998 to 2002. She has played mostly straight female roles in her career. Several men's magazines have included her in their lists of sexiest women.

Reuters reported that de Rossi was at the taping of DeGeneres' show and was seen smiling and applauding DeGeneres' wedding announcement.

"It is something of course that we have wanted to do and we wanted to be legal, and we are just very, very excited," DeGeneres said. Source

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Heart Nakipagbreak kay Jericho Rosales

2008-05-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

Kahapon nga ay dumating mula Malaysia ang isa sa ABS-CBN Hearthrob na si Jericho Rosales. Matatandaang kamakailan lamang ay napabalita ang paglipat nang kanya Girlfriend na si Heart Evangelista. Matatandaang matagal-tagal namahinga ang dalaga sa pag-arte habang ang ilang mga kasabayan ay patuloy na gumaganda ang career.

Ayon sa interview, hindi malinaw kay Echo ang dahilan ng pakikipagbreak-up ni Heart sa kanya. Ayon sa kanya malamang na meron nagsulsol sa dalaga upang sabihin ito on tv sa kabilang istasyon. Anuman ang dahilan ng isyu, nanatiling tikom ang bibig ng actor tungkol sa isyu at minarapat na kausapin muna ang kasintahan sa totoong nangyari. Ano kaya ang iniisip ng mga fans ng magkasintahan? Isa nga ba ito sa mga bad publicity ni Hear Evangelista para mapag-usapan?

Former young actress Paula Peralejo graduates magna cum laude in UP

2008-04-27T05:37:00.000-07:00

Kahapon, April 26, ang maituturing na isa sa pinaka-espesyal na araw para sa dating young star na si Paula Peralejo. Nagbunga na rin kasi ang ilang taong pagtalikod niya sa kanyang showbiz career para maipagpatuloy ang kanyang pag-aaral sa University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Paula, a few hours before her graduation day. Nalaman namin sa kanya na finally ay nakatapos na nga siya ng kursong B.A. Philosophy, Minor in Tourism sa UP.

Bukod pa rito, hindi lang siya ordinaryong graduating student dahil grumadweyt bilang magna cum laude.

Hindi maikakaila ang kaligayahan ni Paula sa natamong achievement, higit sa lahat ang magawa niya ang karaniwang hindi magawa ng ibang artista at yun ay ang matapos ang kanilang pag-aaral.

Hindi na nasagot ng nakababatang kapatid ni Rica Peralejo, kung pagkatapos ba niyang mag-graduate ay may plano pa rin siyang magbalik showbiz. Ani Paula, a few days after her graduation, lilipad siya papuntang Amerika para sa seminar na a-attendan niya about Philosophy for Kids. After that, mag-i-stay pa rin siya sa ibang bansa ng ilang buwan para naman magawa niya ang isa sa mga hilig niya—to travel and explore the world.

Kung ang pagbabasehan ay ang mga online account ni Paula tulad sa Facebook, makikitang bukod sa pagiging vegetarian, isa rin siyang environmentalist. Hindi lamang mga lugar sa ibang bansa ang ine-explore niya kundi ang bawat lugar rin sa Pilipinas.

Ayon kay Paula, after daw niyang manggaling sa ibang bansa ay magtuturo naman siya.

Nagsimula si Paula sa kanyang showbiz career sa dating pambatang programa ng ABS-CBN na Ang TV! Pero mas nakilala siya nang gawin niya ang kahuli-hulihang regular show niya, ang youth-oriented show na Tabing-Ilog kung saan si Patrick Garcia ang ka-love team niya.

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Heart Evangelista explains relationship with Manila Genesis Entertainment

2008-04-27T05:27:00.000-07:00

After signing a two-year exclusive contract with GMA Network last April 23, people were surprised that Heart Evangelista was represented by her father Mr. Reynaldo Ongpauco and Annabelle Rama.

What happened with Manila Genesis Manila Entertainment, which was known to have been managing her career during the last part of her stay in ABS-CBN?

In a previous article published in PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Heart said that she is now co-managed by her parents and Annabelle Rama. She also clarified that after her parents decided to sign a contract with GMA-7, she informed Mr. Johnny Manahan of Star Magic and Angeli Pangilinan of Genesis about it. (Click here to read full article)

To further explain about her relationship with Genesis, Heart was interviewed by StarTalk during the Nestea Beach Volleyball event in Boracay.

Heart said, "Wala naman akong contract [with Genesis]. They were just so nice to help me at the time that I needed people by my side. And that's why now, kaya hindi nila ako pinapirma ng kontrata dahil alam nila na dadating yung time na magbabati kami ng parents ko, and yung parents ko naman yung nagha-handle ng career ko ever since din."

StarTalk then asked, "Bakit hindi Genesis ang nag-represent sa 'yo?"

Heart answered, "You know, I haven't really thought of that but it's because with my dad, parang close siya kay Tita Annabelle, siguro because magbarkada sila ever since dati, noong dalaga pa si Tita Annabelle. So parang mas makakaano siguro, ewan ko, siguro yung rapport nila siguro iba kaya ganun."

In connection to her relationship with Genesis, rumors also came out saying that Angeli handled Heart's bank account while she was still under her managerial team.

"You know, with Genesis, we work as a team," the young actress defended. "I don't want anybody to think really bad about Genesis. They've handled my career the best that they could. They did everything for me.

"For me, people will say whatever they wanna say, ang importante kasi kami ni Tita Angeli, okay kami. Yun lang ang importante doon, so I don't want to put malice to Tita Angeli because she did a good job, she took care of me very well. And I'm very grateful for that."

Again, Heart was asked if Angeli was holding her bank account before. Heart indirectly answered, "She helped me manage my [finances] kasi bata ako, e, baka saan ko lang magastos. Hindi sa hawak niya at wala akong say. No. She help me decide with, you know, big things, like kung saan ko i-invest."

TRANSFER CAUSED A RIFT. In an interview with PEP, Heart related that when she told Angeli about her transfer, "Tita Angeli is happy sa decision ng parents ko, but she will be still there to guide me spiritually." (Click here to read full article)

However, in yesterday's (April 26) column of Jun Nardo in Abante with the headline "Angeli Pangilinan, galit na galit kay Heart Evangelista," this contradicted Heart's statement.

According to the said article, there is a crrent friction between Angeli and ex-members of Professional Artists Managers, Inc. (PAMI)—particularly with Shirley Kuan, an ex-member of PAMI and former manager of Heart— due to a heated exchange of text messages.

The article read: "We need not publish yung text ni Angeli kay Heart na ipinadala kay Shirley dahil matalim ang laman. Nabanggit kasi niya sa text si Shirley na nagulat sa akusayon sa kanya. Sumagot sa text si Shirley pero through PAMI president June Rufino. Matalim din ang tugon niya pero ewan kung ipo-forward ito ni June kay Angeli, huh!

"Reading between the lines, nagalit si Angeli sa paglipat ni Heart, pati na sa mga tao sa likod ng paglipat nito. Feeling ni Angeli, nabastos siya sa nangyari lalo na nga't may blind item pa siyang nabasa na lubhang ikinasama niya ng loob.

"Ethics ang ipinaglalaban ni Angeli sa ginawa ni Heart, her parents at iba pang involved sa paglipat niya. Heto ang part ng text niyang [Angeli] apparently ay ikinasama niya [Shirley] ng loob. ‘What your (Heart) parents did to Genesis and ABS-CBN will go down as the lowest of ethics in order to strike a good deal.'"

The article said that Shirley felt that she was defamed so she will take action with regards to Angeli's accusations about her. Source

Kris Aquino in Deal or No Deal world tour

2008-04-20T09:11:00.000-07:00

MANILA, Philippines -- Kris Aquino has been chosen as one of few Deal or No Deal hosts worldwide to host the global tour of the famous and top rated US game show program with Howie Mandel.

Mandel currently the host of the popular US game show airing on NBC, and the Canadian version, Deal or No Deal Canada will visit Manila and tape a special episode of DOND with Kris from April 22-25.

So televiewers in America will soon see how their favorite game show is played in the Philippines.ABS-CBN Business Unit head Alou Almaden said that American contestants will be playing the game according to the rules of the show's Philippine version with the local Banker and 26K girls.Aside from the Philippines, the US version of Deal or No Deal will also be taping in Estonia and South Africa. Source

Maja’s quota and secret

2008-04-19T11:55:00.000-07:00

Maja Salvador has two favorite words these days. At the launching of “Kapitan Boom” yesterday, she kept using the words “quota” and “secret” when she had launch at our table. She plays the role of Melody who is the love interest of Jay-R Siaboc as Lance, the human Kapitan Boom, who is Melody’s crush. “Quota” refers to the minimum number of her showbiz projects.

She says, “Isang television show and isang movie project, quota na.” She’s meeting her quota right now with “Kapitan Boom” and “Kelly! Kelly!” the digital movie she’s doing with Rayver Cruz as co-produced by Star Cinema and consumer goods giant Unilever. “Secret” is the thing about herself that she’s not ready to spill out like a forthcoming television project, movie or TVC (television commercial). Like “Kelly! Kelly” is a secret. She did not want to tell its details for fear she’s pre-empting the project. “Kapitan Boom” premieres on April 26. Source

JUDAY, NAGSENTIMYENTO

2008-04-18T05:50:00.000-07:00

ANG Aga Muhlach-Anne Curtis movie ng Star Cinema na When Love Begins ang makakatunggali sa takilya ng independently produced film project ni Judy Ann Santos na Ploning na ipalalabas sa Abril 30.

Magkakaroon man ng direktang tapatan ay buo ang loob ni Juday at ng mga nasa likod ng Ploning na hindi sila madedehado sa laban dahil tiwala sila sa ganda ng kanilanng produkto.
“Confident kami sa pelikula, kasi maganda ‘yung produkto namin. And even before we started, nakapili na kami ng April 30 playdate. So, there’s really nothing to worry about.

“Kaya lang, ang Star Cinema, malaki na ang pundasyon nila. Ang Panoramanila Pictures, eh nagsisimula pa lang. So, may kaba, pero ‘yung kaba, napapalitan ng pagtitiwala. Kasi, maganda ‘yung pelikula namin.

“Umaasa na lang din kami sa tulong ng mga kaibigang kagaya ninyo at sa mga taong tutulong sa amin sa promotion. Pero part ‘yun ng trabaho eh, part ‘yun ng industriya, part ‘yun ng pag-aartista at pagpoprodyus, na you really have to deal with those things,” pahayag ni Juday nang makausap namin siya sa grand presscon ng Ploning kamakalawa nang gabi sa Café Ysabel sa San Juan.Ayon kay Juday, ngayon niya higit na napagtanto na ‘loyalty is not enough’ sa industriyang ito…

“Kasi, sa akin, importante ang buwan ng Mayo dahil birthday month ko ‘yon. Alam n’yo ‘yon. Malaking factor sa akin ang Mayo this year, kasi magte-trenta na ako. “Ayoko nang magsalita actually, pero I’ve come to realize na after all these years of working with one company, isang simpleng birthday… parang dumating ako sa puntong nalungkot ako, tapos, naisip ko na mula pagkabata ko, sa kanila (ABS-CBN) naman ako, ano ba naman ‘yung ibigay na sa akin ‘yung playdate na ‘yon dahil birthday ko?

“But you know, maraming ‘but’ dahil kompanya sila, meron silang mga boss na sinusunod. Ako naman, hanggang dito lang ‘yung sentimyento ko, wala namang mararating ‘to, eh!

“Sabihin ko man ‘to, wala naman ‘tong pupuntahan.Gusto ko lang ‘tong sabihin, kasi masyado nang masakit ‘yung dibdib ko,” emosyonal na bulalas ng young superstar.

So, maaari bang sabihin na masama ang loob niya at may hinanakit siya sa kanyang home network?

“Ano lang… ayokong i-entertain ‘yung thought na masama ang loob ko. Kasi, gusto ko silang intindihin bilang mga producer at ang tagal din naman ng ipinagtrabaho ko sa kanila.

“Pero siguro, kung na-explain sa akin ito bago pa sila nag-playdate ng April 30, wala akong ganitong mararamdaman. Kasi, maiintindihan ko sila. Nagulat lang siguro ako kaya ganito kalalim ‘yung nararamdaman ko,” himutok pa ni Juday.Dahil kasabay ng Ploning ang pelikula ng Star Cinema ay minimal ang suportang maasahan ni Juday mula sa Dos. Anong pakiramdam niya na isa siyang Kapamilya, pero ang all-out ang suporta sa pelikula niya ay ang Kapuso network?

“Alam mo, ‘yun na nga, eh! Na-realize ko rin na… kasi, ‘yung unang-una kong soap opera na Kaming Mga Ulila, eh sa GMA 7. Babalik at babalik ka talaga sa pinanggalingan mo kapag tumanda ka na.

“Oo, maraming tao kang nakakasalamuha, maraming tao kang nakikita, maraming tao ang nalalaman mo ang ugali after so many years, pero babalik ka pa rin sa mga taong tumulong sa ‘yo sa buhay na simple, sa buhay na ang mga kaibigan mo eh, totoo lang.

“Babalik ka pala talaga sa gano’n. Totoo pala ‘yung kasabihan na malayo man ang narating mo, malalim man ang hinulugan mong bangin, babalik ka rin kung saan ka nagsimula.

“At natutuwa ako sa GMA, kasi open sila for whatever opinions at open sila sa lahat ng bagay sa promotions. Sa TV rights, nagbigay pa sila ng advice.“Kumbaga, hindi naman lahat ng produksyon, gagawin ‘yon sa ‘yo, di ba? Kaya talagang sobra-sobra ang pagpapasalamat ko kina Ms. Annette (Gozon-Abrogar ng GMA 7 at GMA Films) na hindi nila ako contract star, pero sobra-sobrang pagsuporta ang ginagawa nila sa Ploning. Thank you, thank you talaga!” maigting na sambit ng aktres.

Dahil ba sa mga sitwasyong ganito ay sumasagi sa isipan niya na parang gusto na niyang lumipat sa Siyete at maging isang Kapuso?

“Hindi, kasi may kontrata pa ako (sa Dos), eh! Isang taon pa. Syempre, hindi naman ako ‘yung tipo ng taong aalis lang dahil sa isang dahilan. Syempre, susumahin mo pa rin ‘yan.
“Paglipas ng mga panahon, marami pang pwedeng mangyari, marami pang mga pagbabawi na pwedeng gawin.

“Pero ang lamat eh lamat. Ang nangyari, eh nangyari na. Hindi mo na pwedeng ibalik ‘yon. Sa nangyari ngayon, mas pinag-isip lang nila ako,” makahulugang linya ni Juday.

Minsan ba ay nararamdaman din niya na dahil masyado siyang mabait as a talent, kadalasan ay naaabuso na siya?

“Ayokong isipin na gano’n, kasi baka lalo akong maawa sa sarili ko! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ano na lang ‘yon, gusto ko na lang tapusin ‘yung kontrata ko. Gusto ko na lang siyang matapos para makapag-decide na ako ng panibagong buhay. ‘Yun na lang!

“Magiging propesyunal na lang ako. Hindi na ako magpapakapersonal. Kasi, mas okey ‘pag propesyunal ka eh, mas nasusunod ‘yung gusto mo, mas nirerespeto ka.

“Kasi, ‘pag may personal relationship ka, mas malaki ‘yung chance na nababalewala ka,” malaman pa ring dayalog ni Juday. Source

Marian shares experience in shooting underwater scenes for Dyesebel

2008-04-17T11:37:00.000-07:00

Ikinuwento ni Marian Rivera sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kung paano siya nahirapan lumubog sa suot niyang rubber tail sa first taping day niya para sa Dyesebel na kinunan pa sa Coron, Palawan.

"Noong first day ko, kinabahan talaga ako," panimula ni Marian. "Sa dagat, pinupuwersa ko yung sarili ko para lumubog. Although may rubber tail akong suot, ang hirap talaga. Nilagyan na nga ako ng apat na kilong weights para lumubog lang ako.

"Mas lalo raw nakaramdam ng hirap si Marian nang malaman niya kung gaano kalalim ang dapat niyang lubugan."Malalalim lahat ng pinuntahan namin. May 20 feet at may 10 feet. Hindi biro ang dumilat sa ilalim ng dagat. E, malabo pa naman ang mga mata ko, ‘tapos nakalunok pa ako ng tubig-dagat. Hirap din akong huminga kasi dire-diretso ang paglangoy ko, ‘tapos kailangan kong i-hold ang breath ko nang matagal.

"Pinakamahirap yung last take namin ni Dingdong [Dantes, her leading man]. Halos umiyak talaga ako habang kinukunan ang eksena. Iikutan ko si Dong sa ilalim ng dagat at titignan ko siya from underwater. Pero sa awa ng Diyos, nagawa ko lahat ng gusto nilang makita sa Dyesebel," lahad ng young actress.

Hindi naman daw pinabayaan si Marian ng GMA-7 dahil lahat ng safety measures ay meron para maging maayos ang pagganap niya bilang Dyesebel.

"Dalawa ang camera sa ilalim ng dagat," banggit ni Marian. "May dalawang divers na hahawak sa akin at may dalawa rin na sasagip sa akin if ever magkaroon ng problema.

"Nag-workshop naman kaming lahat for the show. Nakasama ko sina Michelle [Madrigal], Bianca [King], Paolo [Ballesteros], at Marco [Alcaraz]. Kaya yung paglangoy at pagsisid ay natutunan namin nang maayos. Nagkaroon kami ng bonding kaya naging madali ang workshop namin.

"Ikinuwento rin ni Marian ang kagandahan ng Coron, Palawan, na pinagkunan nila ng mga underwater scenes ng Dyesebel. Hindi nga raw niya maiwasan na ma-in love sa naturang lugar na lalong nakadagdag sa inspirasyon niya para gumanap bilang Dyesebel.

"Nakarating na ako sa iba't ibang lugar sa Pilipinas, pero nagulat pa rin ako sa kagandahan ng Coron, Palawan. Talagang kakaiba ang mga makikita mo, lalo na ang mga magagandang corals sa ilalim ng dagat.

"Ang maganda pa ay hindi nila sinisira ang kalikasan doon. Untouched by humans ang environment at pinuportektahan talaga sila ng mga tao roon. Ang mga taga-Coron, mababait sila at napaka-accommodating. Nagawa pa nilang ipasyal kami sa ilang isla doon. Masarap bumalik doon para magbakasyon," pagtatapos ni Marian. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Jon Avila, Jay-R Siaboc as “Kapitan Boom”

2008-04-17T01:25:00.000-07:00

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Season 2 housemate Jon Avila and Pinoy Dream Academy 1st runner-up Jay-R Siaboc faces the cameras contunially. Only this time in a show of their own.

Jon, who have been distinctly marked as having the pleasure of hitting it big after playing kontabida roles against two of the most in-demand and controversial leading men, Sam Milby and Piolo Pascual. Now he’s in for a greater challenge as he plays the alter-ego of Siaboc.Sana lang he’ll prove worthy of the role di ba ng hindi naman laging ididikit siya kay Mariel Rodriguez just so maging sikat.

The second best in the first season of PDA has virtually transformed into an actor rather than the singer almost all expected him to be. Di ba kumita naman yung album niya? Saka naging hits naman yung singles nya? Anyways, the cameras must have really love him kasi sunod-sunod ang exposures nya. I even like yung loveteam nila ni Maja Salvador sa horror series na “Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara”.

Jay-R will play the bumbling provinciano transforming into a superhero in times of trouble. That is Kapitan Boom which is of course to be acted out by the full-costume Avila. Sige na nga, bagay na kay Jon maging superhero, tutal maganda naman katawan niya. Source

A “hip hop” debut for Kim

2008-04-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

ABS-CBN Star Magic jewel Kim Chiu celebrates her debut on April 26 at The Glass Garden. She will be wearing Sketchers rubber shoes with her powder pink formal gown as designed by Francis Libiran. (Francis, BTW, designed Anne Curtis award-winning knee-length gown at the First Star Magic Ball.) And Kim is not the only one who’s doing the same but the Star Magic boys and girls (mostly housemates from “Pinoy Big Brother”) who will make up her entourage. There’s no Cotillion as Kim’s wanted. In its place, there will be a lot of current dances with Kim’s four brothers doing a special dance number. Her father and love tandem Gerald Anderson will be her last dance although Kim is not ready to say who among them will be the “last-last” dance.

According to Kim, “Dati pinapanood ko lang sa TV ang mga debut ng mga artista at dreaming na ako ‘yon. Kaya naman this is really a dream come true for me. Para talagang fairy tale!” She will be wearing two other dresses designed by Francis. The sumptuous food will be catered by Hizon’s and the venue will be beautified by Lily Flower Boutique. Souvenirs will be from Charms and Crystals. The debut will be the main feature of the television special “My Girl Turns 18” which will be aired by ABS-CBN on May 4, Sunday, at 9:30 p.m. It will also feature Kim’s return to Cebu last weekend when she traced her past, showing people and places important to her during pre-fame days.

In charge of over-all preparations including haggling for ex-deals in Star Magic’s under recognized publicity and promotions manager Erika Dylan. (You deserve promotion yourself girl!) Source

"Iisa Pa Lamang" is Gabby's first TV series

2008-04-16T07:47:00.000-07:00

After his controversial comeback, actor Gabby Concepcion is starting his life and new career in local showbiz. He is now preparing for his first television series on ABS-CBN entitled "Iisa Pa Lamang."

The confirmation of the project was made by his newest talent manager Rose Flaminiano.
"Oo, kumpirmado na iyong television series at sa May 2, Friday ang first taping day namin at siguro mga last week of June ang airing ng series," Flaminiano told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

Flaminiano added that Concepcion will be working with the brightest stars of the Kapamilya network like Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, Angelica Panganiban and the "Queen of Philippine Movies", Susan Roces.

Flaminiano said Concepcion is very pleased with his new project. "He was amazed and this is his first television series. Nagkaroon na kami ng pag-uusap and he likes it very much. Maganda siya, maganda ang istorya."

She said the series is an original story and not a remake of the 1992 movie starring Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta. Source

"Parang si Gabby ay mag-isang pag-ibig lang at may ibang may gusto sa kanya, doon iinog ang istorya. Yung song ay yun pa ding "Iisa Pa Lamang" na kinanta ni Joey Albert pero yung story ay hindi remake o base doon sa pelikula ni direk Jose Javier Reyes," she said.

Flamiano said that for the series, Concepcion will be attending acting workshops and from May 2 onwards, the actor will be spending his Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays taping the series.

"Sa May 2 din ang airing ng kanyang "Maalaala Mo Kaya" at same day naman ay yung first taping nya for the television series... ang kakanta ng theme song ng series ay si Lani Misalucha," she said.

Charice sings "I Have Nothing" for Oprah

2008-04-16T07:26:00.000-07:00

International singing sensation Charice said she performed the song "I Have Nothing" for her guest appearance on the popular U.S. TV show "Oprah".

"Isang kanta lang po sa Oprah. Kasi 10 kids kami tapos iyon iyong title ng episode na "World’s Smartest Kids," Charice exclusively told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

The song "I Have Nothing" is also one of Charice's songs for her upcoming album under Star Records.

Almost a week after abs-cbnNEWS.com broke the story of Charice guesting and meeting one of the world's most powerful women, Oprah Winfrey, in the U.S., the young singer is still overwhelmed by all the blessings she is now receiving.

"Hindi pa din po ako makapaniwala pero ngayon mas nakilala na ako ng tao sa Pilipinas at sa ibang bansa kahit yung mga Malaysian, American nakikilala na nila ako," she said.

Pempengco said she will never forget Oprah's VIP treatment which included giving her shopping money and providing her with her own hairstylist during her visit to the U.S. for the show.

"Hindi niya ako binigyan ng doll, pero binigyan niya ako ng pang-shopping, tapos iyon, before niya ako binigyan ng pang-shopping binigyan ako ulit ng pang-shopping po noong umaga tapos noong hapon," Charice said.

Charice was one of the 10 kids for Oprah's special episode entitled "World’s Smartest Kids" that will be aired in May.

"Charice" only

From now on, Charice will be known simply as Charice and no longer Charice Pempengco, since her estranged father has asked her to stop using his surname.
"Sana lang po kahit na ayaw n'yang ipagamit ang apelyido niya ay maging proud siya kahit konti lang."

Charice shared that her father abandoned them when she was only three years old. From then on she never heard anything from him.

When asked if she would still want to see her father, Charice replied, "Kasi po masaya na po ako na tatlo lang kami. Masaya na po kami doon."

Charice lives with her mother, mommy Raquel, and her younger sibling.

International projects

After her international guestings on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show and "The Paul O' Grady Show" in London, Charice admitted that she is now receiving a lot of offers locally and abroad.

But Charice also said that there is still no confirmation on her project for Disney.

"Wala pa po. Hindi ko alam, ang alam ko under negotiation pa," the young diva said.

Charice is now busy with her new album to be released soon under Star Records. She will be having her birthday celebration in Hawaii on May 10, when she will guest for ABS-CBN's "Wowowee."

Next week, Charice is set to meet well-known rapper Puff Daddy. Source

Record label's threat to Winehouse

2008-04-16T06:57:00.000-07:00

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly been ordered by her record label to kick her drug habit - or they won't release any more of her music.

The Back To Black hitmaker checked into a London rehab clinic earlier this year at the request of Universal Music boss Lucian Grange after a newspaper published footage of her allegedly taking hard drugs - but the star left after just two weeks.

However, despite Winehouse claiming she is finally overcoming her problems, her recent erratic behaviour has led to rumours she has failed to kick her addictions.

And newspaper The Sun is now reporting that the 24-year-old has been issued an ultimatum by her record label after she allegedly cancelled a recording session in the Bahamas - with label chiefs urging her to stay out of trouble or plans to release her highly anticipated third album will be shelved indefinitely.

A source tells the publication, "Amy has been reminded of her responsibilities. Unless she is clean she will not be allowed to release another album.

"They would never release her from her deal, they would just not put an album out. She has been warned about her behaviour and needs to keep the standards up." Source

Judy Ann Santos on renewing contract with ABS-CBN: "Loyalty is not enough evidence for them to support you."

2008-04-15T16:41:00.000-07:00

Pagkatapos ng "Don't Lie To Me" segment ng Showbiz Central, kung saan ang young superstar na si Judy Ann Santos ang naupo sa lie-detector test habang tinatanong ng kanyang kaibigan na si John "Sweet" Lapus, nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang young superstar sa Broadway Centrum kahapon, April 13.

Sa April 30 ang showing ng kanyang independently produced film na Ploning, kung saan isa rin siya sa mga nag-produce. Makakasabay nito ang movie naman ng Star Cinema na When Love Begins nina Aga Muhlach at Anne Curtis. Tinanong ng PEP si Juday kung wala bang kaba dahil makakasabay nila ng showing ang pelikula ng Star Cinema, na film arm ng home network niyang ABS-CBN?

"Kampante kami dahil alam naming maganda ang produkto at galing sa puso," sagot ni Juday. "Ako, sobrang dasal na lang talaga kami ng ka-partner namin sa laban na ito. Although hindi naman kami nakikipaglaban, pero siyempre, sa lahat naman ng bagay may kakumpitensiya. At saka, we consider it as a healthy competition."

KEEPING IT TO HERSELF. Ang last movie na ginawa ni Juday ay ang 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival entry niya from Star Cinema na Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo. Hindi rin maitatanggi na karamihan sa mga pelikulang nagawa niya were produced by ABS-CBN's film outfit. Wala ba siyang nararamdamang pagtatampo dahil sa pagkakatapat ng When Love Begins sa isa sa pinaka-espesyal na movie niyang ginawa na Ploning?

"Ayoko na lang pag-usapan kasi ang dami kong puwedeng masabi na baka pagsisihan ko rin bandang huli. Basta kung ano na lang ang nararamdaman ko towards them [Star Cinema], I decided to keep it to myself na lang. I think, yun na lang din ang pinaka-magagawa ko para huwag na lang din ako sabihan ng mga tao na nagpapapansin or huwag sabihan na... Ewan ko kung naiintindihan mo ako na, ‘Ay naku, nagpo-promote kaya gumagawa ng isyu.' Kung anuman ang mga nararamdaman ko sa mga nangyayari ngayon, siguro I'll just keep it to myself na lang," mahaba niyang paliwanag.

Ngunit hindi itinatanggi ni Juday na nandoon talaga ang pagkagulat sa kanya nang una niyang malamang na magkakasabay pala ng showing ang pelikula niya at ng Star Cinema.

"Nagulat, siyempre," sabi niya. "Initial reaction mo... Kasi kami, bago pa kami mag-shoot, may playdate na kami, may booking na kami. Kung sinuman ang makakakilala sa mga bookers, they can ask. Ako, nagulat lang. Pero at the end of the day, you can realize na this is just business. Business is business at wala ka namang magagawa roon.

"Kumbaga, sino ba naman ako? Sino nga ba naman si Judy Ann Santos para mag-move ang isang production ng playdate? So, huwag na lang... Ayoko na lang anuhin, hahaba lang ang isyu. Ipinagdarasal ko na lang talaga na sana, makita ng mga tao yung pinaghirapan namin. Kaya nga ako nagpo-promote ng ganito, kasagsagan kasi, proud na proud ako sa pelikulang ito."

Magkaganuman, umaasa pa rin si Juday na hindi lamang siya sa Kapuso network makakakapag-promote. Dahil, aniya, sobrang touched siya sa suportang ibinibigay ng GMA-7 sa movie niyang Ploning. Pero umaasa siya na makakapag-promote din siya sa ilang shows ng Kapamilya—gaya ng ginawa niya sa Wowowee—dahil even before pa, nakapag-book na siya rito.

CONTRACT RENEWAL. Sa pakikipag-usap ng PEP kay Juday, napag-alaman namin na may one-year contract pa pala siyang bubunuin sa Kapamilya network. In fact, kasalukuyan pa lang din siyang nagte-taping ng Habang May Buhay, ang soap opera na pagsasamahan nila ni Derek Ramsay.

Naitanong ng PEP kay Juday kung pagkatapos bang mag-expire ng contract niya sa ABS-CBN ay mananatili pa rin siyang Kapamilya sa pamamagitan ng pagpirma muli ng panibagong contract. Maagap ang naging tugon ni Juday rito.

"Pag-iisipan ko muna siguro nang matagal," sagot niya. "Parang feeling ko kasi, loyalty is not enough evidence for them to support you, e. Alam n'yo yun? Pero siyempre, in fairness naman, ang dami rin naman talagang itinulong sa akin ng mother studio ko. Ang dami rin naman nilang ibinigay na pagsusuporta sa akin. I really appreciate those things.

"Pero alam n'yo, meron talagang time na dumarating na they will test your loyalty. They will test your patience and everything na puwedeng i-test sa ‘yo. At siyempre, tao ka lang. Wala ka namang magagawa kundi mag-react ka lang. Pero hanggang doon ka lang, hanggang react ka lang kasi naka-kontrata ka, e.

"Hindi naman ako yung tipo ng taong magsasabi ng masama sa kanila. Ano lang ako, ang puwede ko lang gawin, e, hanggang pagsasabi lang ng nararamdaman ko. Pero wala ako sa posisyon para magsalita ng masama against them, kasi marami rin naman ang utang na loob ko sa kanila," pahayag ni Juday.

VERY PROUD. Halata namang very proud talaga si Juday sa bago niyang movie na Ploning. Ayon sa kanya, although it's independently produced, hindi raw digital camera ang ginamit nila rito kundi film talaga. Live sound din sila kaya umabot din ang budget nila ng P20 million.

When asked kung posible ba na umani na naman siya ng Best Actress award dahil sa Ploning, halatang masaya si Juday sa thought na yun.

"Sana! Kung hindi man, kahit Best Picture na lang, " positive na tugon niya kaagad.

Sobrang laki raw kasi ng difference ng Ploning sa mga past movies na nagawa niya. Sobra ring espesyal sa kanya ang project na mismong ang best friend niyang si Dante "Ga" Garcia ang sumulat at nagdirek.

"Unang-una, wala akong partner dito," sabi ni Juday. "‘Tapos, first film ko na iba ang dialect ko. Live sound. Cuyonon kami rito. Forty percent Cuyonon and sixty percent Tagalog. Doon na kami nag-aral magsalita ng dialect nila, kasi kailangan kong mag-observe ng mga tao.
"Live sound, may libro kami. Yung coffeetable book na ginagawa ni Ryan [Agoncillo] ngayon. Kumbaga, lahat nga perfect timing. Hindi ka talaga puwedeng magkaroon ng perfect moment kasi may isang sasablay, pero perfect timing. I guess, ang lahat ng ito ay nangyayari for a reason at ine-embrace ko yung reason kung bakit," pagwawakas ni Juday. Source

Did Aga and Anne fall in love in Boracay

2008-04-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

When Love Begins lead actors Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis appeared in the full-length features’ press conference partially shot in Boracay last night, they were talking in indirect terms how they were attracted to one another. Both said they have been wanting to work with one another. Both said they were attracted to one another. Both said they were thrilled working with one another. Anne even speficically stated that whenever they shoot, she always slept with a smile on her face. Both stated they did not want the shoot to end as it meant not seeing each other anymore. Aren’t these the terms of people in love? Of course, both could not be straightforward. Aga is happily married while Anne is being courted by Sam Milby. When Love Begins open nationwide on April 30. Gary Valenciano sings his fourth theme song in an Aga movie, One Hello. Source

Claudine is still ABS-CBN’s queen

2008-04-15T16:17:00.000-07:00

Gabby Concepcion’s first major project with ABS-CBN is a teleserye with Claudine Barretto entitled “Iisa Pa Lamang” which is based on the Joey Albert song. To be directed by Ruel Bayani and debuting megman Manny Polo, Claudine and Gabby will share lead roles with Susan Roces. Claudine will also star in the from-movie-to-television series “Maligno,” Susan’s ‘70s horror flick with Diether Ocampo and Rafael Rosell. Claudine is clearly back after taking a longish vacation to give birth to Santino, her and Raymart Santiago’s firstborn. Despite KC Concepcion and Angel Locsin joining ABS-CBN and the buzz that Star Magic premium talents are now second priorities at the Kapamilya Network, Claudine takes the lead to disprove them. No doubt Claudine is still ABS-CBN’s queen, a tag which will be hers for life! Source

Not a foreign-based career for Charice

2008-04-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

It’s not a foreign-based career for the 15-year-old Charice Pempengco after all! The strategy to launch her debut album abroad before it’s introduced here had been reconsidered. For now, it will be launched here and abroad at the same time. This CD which will be most likely be self-titled will be a CD Lite. It has six tracks, a blend of her favorite songs and new cover versions suitable for her pre-adult age. Her image will be restyled to make it suitable for her age. After wowing the Brits with her appearance in the Paul O’Grady Show, Charice is set to sing “And I’m Telling You,” the theme song from the “Dreamgirls” movie, and “I Will Always Love You,” the songs she performed at the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” at the “The Oprah Wimfrey Show” in coming May. She had taped this special appearance. However, it will not be a solo appearance for Charice as she will be with other “fantastic kids” as Oprah put it. Source

Sandara debuts in Korean TV

2008-04-15T15:11:00.000-07:00

The long wait is over! Sandara Park is back in show business, not in the Philippines but in Korean television.

Sandara returned to South Korea with her family after three years of working here. She appears in Gummy’s comeback music video entitled “I’m Sorry” which premiered there last March 12. She stars in a tragic story with Top of Big Bang. This is her first major project in her home country. Sandara’s shots show her calling from a phone booth, kissing Top and crocheting which intercut with shots showing Top speeding in his motorcycle through deserted tunnels and highways. One shot shows her vomiting blood. Top enters a Catholic Church where a nun shows him Sandara’s death photo. After she returned to South Korea last year from the Philippines, she signed up with YG Entertainment, a major talent management company in Seoul. As part of the deal, she underwent trainings on singing, dancing and acting to prepare for South Korea’s highly competitive entertainment industry. Source

Cristine Reyes makes the big switch

2008-04-15T12:03:00.000-07:00

After much controversy on her GMA 7 contract expiration, Cristine Reyes signed a one-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN last April 11.Her contract with the Kapamilya network includes two teleseryes; the remake an Alma Moreno classic Eva Fonda,16, and the Philippine-Malaysian drama starring Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo. She defended her sister, Ara Mina, who is said to have arranged Cristine’s transfer. “Ang paglipat ko dito, desisyon ko,” she said.The actress also stated that she will always be thankful to her former mother station for establishing her showbiz career.

GMA network however, released a series of statements with regards to Cristine’s previous contract with them, the last one saying that they are letting the actress go due to an attitude problem. Cristine defended herself by explaining she was very professional and did everything the network told her. About accusations that she’s a “problem” at work, Cristine could only say, “Mas maganda tanungin ang mga tao na nakatrabaho ko na.”

Meanwhile, the issue between Cristine and actor Dennis Trillo’s ex-flame Carlene Aguilar has yet to die down. The young actress confirmed reports that she and Dennis Trillo ran into Carlene Aguilar in a mall recently. She confessed that she and Dennis watched a movie that time as friends and made it clear that they never got back together. ABS-CBN

Aga and Anne have something in common

2008-04-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

Despite the age difference, Aga Muhlach, 38, and Anne Curtis, 23, have something in common: they are undoubtedly two of the hottest and in-demand celebrities/endorsers today. The two headline Star Cinema’s latest release, When Love Begins. the story of two people who agree to be into a relationship without making a commitment.

But while they’ve taken on roles of commitment-phobes, both stars are firm believers of solid relationships. “I know that it happens.Pero I don’t think it’s something healthy,” says Anne. “Playtime lang yon,” Aga agrees, adding that people who are scared of commitment are scared of responsibilities.

Opinions aside, Aga and Anne are very excited about their latest roles, which despite the difference in their ages, had observers remarking on the clear chemistry between the two star. The team-up is a dream come true for Anne who as early as 1997, remarked that she wanted to someday star with Aga.

“If I’m not mistaken nung press con ko po ng ‘Magic Kingdom,’ sinabi ko po na gusto kong makapareha si Aga Muhlach,” recalls the beautiful actress, who was just 12 years old then.
For his part, Aga admitted that he is lucky for having an active career And being paired with one of the prettiest faces in showbiz. “I’m not gonna deny the fact na hindi na ko 25, but I’m grateful of course because I’m still given the chance to be paired with women like Anne Curtis,” Aga says.

Audiences will get a chance to see the chemistry between Aga and Anne when When Love Begins opens on April 30. The movie is directed by Jose Javier Reyes - full story

PEP: Regine's leading men in Kim Sam Soon revelead

2008-04-15T11:01:00.000-07:00

Finally, nakakuha na ang GMA-7 ng dalawang makakatambal ni Regine Velasquez para sa Philippine adaptation ng Koreanovela na My Name is Kim Sam Soon. Napag-alaman ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na sina Mark Anthony Fernandez at Wendell Ramos ang napili ng Kapuso network na makasama ni Regine sa naturang romantic-comedy series.Sa pakikipag-usap ng PEP sa isang taong malapit kina Mark at Wendell, binigyan na kami ng go-signal na isulat ang mga makakapareha ni Regine sa Kim Sam Soon dahil sigurado na raw ito. Medyo natagalan sila sa pagpili ng makakasama ni Regine dahil sa story, 10 years younger sa kanya ang bidang lalaki, plus busy rin ang mga male talents ng GMA-7 sa iba't ibang shows.Sa May 1 na raw ang simula ng taping ng Kim Sam Soon at ang mga direktor nito ay sina Dominic Zapata at Khryss Adalia.Si Mark ang gaganap na Cyrus, young boss ni Kim Sam Soon sa patisserie na pinapasukan niya at mai-in love sa kanya. Si Wendell naman will play the role of the doctor, si Danny, na manliligaw rin kay Kim Sam Soon.For her role, matagal nang nag-aaral ng pagluluto at baking cakes and pastries si Regine.Tamang-tama ang schedule nila dahil tapos na ni Regine by that time ang taping ng kanyang birthday special na mapapanood sa Sunday, April 27, sa GMA-7. Si Mark ay matatapos na rin ang taping this week para sa Kamandag, na ang final episode ay ipalalabas sa April 25. Si Wendell naman ay once a week lang nagte-taping ng Tasya Fantasya, ang weekly fantasy series na pinagbibidahan ni Yasmien Kurdi.Tiyak na magdo-double time sila sa taping dahil paalis si Regine sa third week of May para sa series of concerts niya sa iba't ibang bars and casinos sa Las Vegas. Sa first week of June na ang balik niya sa Pilipinas.Kaugnay nito, malabo namang matuloy ang shooting ng Love is Deaf...and Blind nina Regine at Ogie Alcasid na co-production venture ng GMA Films at Viva Films. Naka-schedule din sana ito sa June.Nakausap ng PEP si Veronique del Rosario-Corpus ng Viva Films sa presscon ng When Love Begins ng Star Cinema at Viva Films. Ayon sa kanya, nahihirapan daw silang mag-schedule dahil parehong busy ang magkasintahan.Bukod sa abala raw sa taping si Regine ng kanyang birthday special, magsisimula na rin siyang mag-taping ng My Name is Kim Sam Soon at may shows pa siya sa Las Vegas sa last week of May.Ganoon din naman si Ogie, na busy na rin sa pagte-taping ng kanyang bagong game show sa GMA-7, ang Da Big Show, at bilang isa sa mga judge ng Pinoy Idol. Once kasing natapos na ang pagpapakita ng mga auditions, live na sila twice a week.Ang isa pang pinagkakaabalahan ni Ogie ay ang nalalapit niyang 20/20 concert, na magsisilbing celebration na rin ng kanyang 20th anniversary sa show business, sa Araneta Coliseum. Bukod kasi sa pagiging hands-on ni Ogie sa pagpili ng repertoire niya, siya pa rin ang personal na kumakausap sa 20 guests niya.Hindi masyadong mahihirapan si Ogie pagdating sa Kapuso stars, ang pagkausap sa mga singers ng ABS-CBN ang pinuproblema niya. So far, si Gary Valenciano pa lang daw ang pumayag na mag-guest sa concert niya sa September. - Philippine Entertain Portal

An Angel returns to GMA

2008-04-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

Her friends call her Angel, to her family she is Sunshine, but to the rest of us, we know her as Angelika dela Cruz. News of Angelika returning to the Kapuso network hit the headlines late last year and true enough the rumors were confirmed when we saw her on different shows of GMA early this month. In her return to the Kapuso network, she has brought with her a lot of questions and issues that she readily answered in an iGMA exclusive interview.A Kapuso once moreSigning a two-year exclusive contract with GMA, Angelika dela Cruz is now very pleased with the way things are going with her career.“I am happy, kita naman eh, at tsaka kahit 'yung mga friends ko, kahit 'yung mga nasa kabila nakikita nila na masaya ako, tinetext nila ako, ‘Napanood kita, you look happy.’ Lumilibot na nga ako eh, masarap din, marami na rin akong naiikot na shows," says the excited Angelika right after she was declared winner in the coffee making challenge of Kung Ako Ikaw.She has made numerous guestings on GMA shows, and started taping her new soap opera in February. Since then, the soap has aired and she has proven how good an actress she is in the Gilda Olvidado's Babangon Ako at Dudurugin Kita.Angelika intimated to iGMA that her contact stipulates that she will be doing two soaps a year but she hopes that she will also get a chance to go back to her singing career while she is here on the Kapuso network.“Kasi 'yun naman talaga ang first love ko at saka after eight long years, natapos na 'yung court case. Ngayon pwede na akong kumanta ulit."Changes and ChallengesAngelika knew that when she decided to return to GMA that she would cause a lot of eyebrows to rise. But, being a true sport she says that she welcomes the changes and challenges that came with her return.“Well since I came from GMA naman before pa, may mga konting adjustments, pero hindi naman ganun kahirap kasi kilala ko pa rin 'yung mga taong nandito. I mean syempre may mga bagong mukha na. Ayun panibagong pakikisama, panibagong kilala pero 'yung mga dati kong nakakatrabaho, masaya ako na nakikita ko pa rin sila, nandito pa rin."Making a smooth transition and busy preparing for her big comeback on the TV screen, Angelika says to watch out for a different Angel this year. She ended the interview with a message and a plea to her Kapuso fans.“Sa mga Kapuso fans, hello! Nandito na po ako uli, sana kung papano nyo ako suportahan noon sana ibalik din natin yun ngayon. And I am very happy to be part of the Kapuso family again and hopefully sana ganun din 'yung pagtanggap niyo sa akin." - iGMA

Leonardo Di'Caprio

2008-04-14T07:21:00.000-07:00

Birth Name(s) : Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio

Date of Birth: November 11, 1974

Leonardo DiCaprio Quote(s): "I'm the king of the world!"

At age five, Leonardo Di'Caprio appeared on the educational children's TV series "Romper Room" and was nearly thrown off for misbehaving. After several commercials and a recurring "Growing Pains" (1985) role, his big break came with "This Boy's Life" (1993). He co-starred with Robert DeNiro and Ellen Barkin and was well on his way to super-stardom as a teen heart-throb.Leo has received praise and award nominations for his choice of difficult parts such as Arnie in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993), Jim Carroll in "The Basketball Diaries" (1995) and Rimbaud in "Total Eclipse" (1995). He cemented his place in Hollywood hearts and minds as Jack Dawson in the highest grossing film to date, "Titanic" (1997).

During his teen years, he lived at 1874 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Feliz district of Los Angeles, California (which was later converted into a local public library) and his mother worked several jobs to support them. He attended John Marshall High School, a few blocks away, before attending the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies.Two years later, his breakthrough came with the role of Toby in This Boy's Life (1993) co-starring with Robert De Niro and Ellen Barkin, which led the New York Film Critics and the National Society of Film Critics to name him runner-up for Best Supporting Actor. In the same year he also portrayed a mentally handicapped boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993). The role earned him an Academy Award nomination at the age of 19.Nonetheless, the headlines and controversy failed to let up, peaking when he starred in a project by Danny Boyle based on Alex Garland's backpacker cult classic The Beach that year. Because of clashes with the Thai authorities over the use of the island of Ko Phi Phi in 1999, the film garnered more bad press than expected. It was reported that permission granted to the film company to physically alter the environment inside Phi Phi Islands National Park was illegal. In the end, the film also did not score as well as expected at the box office, losing mainstream commercial appeal due to its content.He is also reportedly attached to a number of other upcoming projects, including The Chancellor Manuscript, Stephen Gaghan’s Blink, a biopic of LSD-spokesperson Professor Timothy Leary, and two projects in collaboration with Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island, an adaptation of a novel by Dennis Lehane, and The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. All projects are in the developmental stages.Dicaprio owns a home in Los Angeles and an apartment in New York. He bought an island in Belize where he is planning to create an eco-friendly resort.