Vic on having a new baby: I will be happier

MANILA - While he enjoys bonding with his children and grandchildren, veteran comedian Vic Sotto is open to the idea of having another baby.

In an interview during a press conference for his newest endorsement, the real estate company Citiglobal, Sotto said he "will be happier" if he will have another child.

"Kapag darating [ang baby] I will be happier. It's most welcome kung may parating pa. Bonggang, bonggang, bongga," said Sotto, who is in a relationship with his "Eat Bulaga" co-host Pauleen Luna.

When asked if he couldn't live without Luna, he said: "Oo naman. Kasama siya sa araw-araw na buhay ko."

Sotto went on to share his excitement whenever he sees his children and grandchildren.

"Marami akong apo eh. May bago akong baby, si Caleb na gwapong-gwapo, na nagmana sa lolo, grabe. I'm sure nakikita niyo sa Instagram ni Oyo," he said, referring to his son, Oyo Sotto.

"Siyempre hindi mo pwedeng alisin 'yon," he added, noting how he always makes his children his priority. "Bonus na lang 'yung sa mga apo ko na mababait, cute."

Meanwhile, Sotto said he is having a great time because he has always loved his work as an actor and TV host.

"I've always been relaxed. That's one thing that's keeping us really going strong -- loving what you're doing. At kapag sinabi mo 'yung loving what you're doing, eh kung 'di ka relaxed, 'di ka mage-enjoy. Kung tingin mo lang sa ginagawa mo ay trabaho lang talaga, trabaho ka nang trabaho, walang relaxation. Iiksi ang buhay mo.

"In other words, kailangan mage-enjoy ka," he ended.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Vhong: 'I joined showbiz because of Dolphy'

MANILA, Philippines -- An emotional Vhong Navarro on Wednesday paid tribute to the country's "King of Comedy" Dolphy, saying he joined show business because of his admiration for the veteran comedian.

"Kaya po ako nag-artista dahil isa po siya sa iniidolo ko at ng lahat ng kabataan at nakakatanda. Kaya po gusto kong maging komedyante, kasi si Tito Dolphy ang naging daan, (ipinakita niya) ang buhay ay dapat maging magaan lang," Navarro said on the ABS-CBN's noontime show "It's Showtime."

Navarro said he admired Dolphy's strong disposition in life and passion for making people happy.

"Kahit na mayroon tayong problemang pinagdaraanan sa buhay sinasabi niya idaan mo sa tawa at ito ay nakakahawa. Kaya 'yon ang naging daan kaya ako pumasok sa showbiz, sa pag-aartista dahil gusto kong magpasaya ng tao na kahit na may problema ako ay dinadaan ko sa tawa," Navarro said.

"Salamat at ako ay isa sa napakaswerteng tao dahil nakasama kita dahil isa kang ini-idolo at salamat dahil naramdaman ko na tinuring mo akong anak kaya ngayon hanggang kailanman ay tatawagin kitang 'Tatay Dolphy.' I love you so much," Navarro added.

Navarro worked with Dolphy in the film "“Daddy O, Baby O” and the long-running TV sitcom “Home Along Da Riles.”

In Dolphy's biography "Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-Isa," the King of Comedy praised Navarro as one of the best young comedians in the country.

"Sa mga bagong comedians, marami akong gusto. Si Vic Sotto, OK 'yan. Generous din, pero hindi mo masasabing bago ang Tito, Vic and Joey. Si Vhong Navarro, OK," Dolphy said.

Dolphy died on Tuesday night due to multiple organ failure brought by pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

source: abs-cbnnews.com