MANILA, Philippines — Now that Korean Grace Lee is the latest “apple of the eye” of swinging bachelor, President Noynoy, expect the TV personality to be the subject of much public interest. While we wish the dating couple well, it will be interesting to see if she gets the nod of the sisters of the President.
• During a recording for the promo of her latest show, this singer lost her cool when she saw a poster of another singer at odds with her daughter. Although she seemed to be joking when she blurted out invectives, a source said, her staff immediately removed the poster and placed it back when the studio session was over.
• Iza Calzado is the most recent GMA artist to jump over rival network’s fence. Iza had been very vocal about not holding any grudge against her former talent management office when she decided to transfer. “It’s just that the projects presented to her are so irresistible – a soap opera, a reality show hosting job, Sunday variety show, and very good episodes of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” The source added that Iza already closed three new endorsement deals upon transfer. Lucky girl.
• Congratulations are in order for GMA Films’ “The Road.” We heard that the movie will be part of the international “Scream Festival” happening in the US in May. If plans don’t miscarry, there will definitely be a grand premiere night when the festival begins.
• Marvin Agustin is one cool daddy. We spotted him at Enchanted Kingdom two Saturdays ago with his twin boys during a charity event he hosted for the children of Operation Smile in celebration of his birthday.
• Cesar Montano is in New York meeting with some Hollywood producers for a project when news about him being appointed to the Optical Media Board (OPM) surfaced this week. However, he told us that he has yet to receive any communication from Malacañang about it. Cesar will be coming back on Feb. 10 for the remaining promo schedules of “Hitman.” Premiere night will be on Feb. 21 at SM Megamall Cinema 10.
• Newlyweds Cong. Roman Romulo and Councilor Shalani Soledad-Romulo spent their honeymoon in Paris, we heard. The couple was billeted at Vicki Belo’s rented flat in downtown Paris, according to our source.
• We heard that the perfume business of Hayden Kho Jr. has already been acquired by the Ever Bilena group, which leaves much room for the controversial former doctor to pursue again his career in showbiz. We heard that he is now being managed by Stages under Carlo Orosa.
source: mb.com.ph
