LOOK: Maja welcomes John Lloyd to her life

MANILA -- Although the presumed "budding romance" between them has already been denied by their talent handler, Kapamilya actors John Lloyd Cruz and Maja Salvador continue to bring speculations as to where their friendship is headed.

On Wednesday, Salvador shared on Instagram her photo with Cruz, containing the hashtag "#HelloLloydy" in the caption section.

The complete caption reads: "nakaka hollywood 😝 #PagBigyan #MSescapade #GoodbyeItay #HelloLloydy."

Salvador and Cruz are currently in Davao.

Rumors about their supposed budding relationship started when Salvador revealed on Instagram that she went on a date with Cruz to watch the newest film of their friend, Bea Alonzo.

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Twerk it like Maja: Daring 'ASAP' number goes viral

MANILA - "She's so hot!"



This was reaction of many "ASAP" viewers last Sunday when Maja Salvador took the stage with a daring dance number to the tune of "Twerk It Like Miley," as performed by Enrique Gil.

The 26-year-old actress, who is dubbed local showbiz's "Dance Princess," trended on Twitter shortly after the number which saw her twerking in tiny shorts.

The official YouTube video of the performance attracted hundreds of thousands of views in less than two days. As of writing, it was nearing the million mark at 800,000.

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Gelli speaks up on rumors hounding sister Janice

MANILA – Gelli de Belen spoke up in defense of her sister Janice, who was tagged as the reason behind the split of former celebrity couple Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador.

Speaking to entertainment site Pep, Gelli said her sister deserves respect.

“I found it so unfair na isinali siya dun. I found it so malicious for somebody like Janice de Belen na isali sa ganun," she said.



“I know that they are close. Pero 'yung issue, siya ang dahilan? Ang taray! Wala na 'kong masabi! Ano ba? Respetuhin niyo naman si Janice de Belen sa lahat ng pinagdaanan niya,” she added.

Gelli said she never asked Janice about the issue because she knows the truth.

“Alam kong wala, hindi ko na tinanong,” Gelli said, as she seemed exasperated. “Pero on a lighter note, may asim pa! Pero that’s not how we should see it.”

But how would she react if one day, Janice indeed falls in love with a younger man?

Gelli said: “Sa lahat ng pinagdaanan ng kapatid ko, hindi na ako masa-shock. Pero kailangan lang, kung sino man ang mamahalin niya, totoong mamahalin siya. At mamahalin ang mga anak niya. 'Yun lang.”




Gelli said she will support anything that will make her sister happy.

Janice, Anderson and Salvador already clarified this issue in separate interviews.

All three denied that Janice was reason behind the break up, with Anderson and Salvador saying they have so much love and respect for the actress.

Janice portrayed Salvador's mother in "Ina, Kapatid, Anak," a year after she played Anderson's mom in the 2012 primetime series, "Budoy."

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Gerald on breakup with Maja: I'm still healing

MANILA - Actor Gerald Anderson said that he is still "healing" following his breakup with actress Maja Salvador.

"Nasa healing process pa ako," Anderson said in an interview on the sidelines of a press conference for his newest endorsement, Cosmo Cee supplements, on Thursday.

The actor shared that aside from this family and friends, his busy work schedule helped him move on.

"Siyempre, you keep yourself busy. I mean, isa 'yon sa sikreto sa moving on with your life and moving forward. But mas importante 'yung personal, 'yung 'pag sa bahay ka," he said.

Anderson went on to say that he is trying to be a better person following the split.

"I've made mistakes in my life and I have to take responsibility for that. And every day of my life, siyempre, I will be the best man that I can. 'Yun lang po ang magagawa ko... Kapag sa breakup ay ayaw ko na pong pag-usapan 'yon at tapos na 'yon," he said.

When asked if there is someone new in his life, the actor replied: "Ni hindi pa dumadaan sa isip ko 'yun. Ang pinakaimportante sa akin ay providing for my family. 'Yun ang importante sa akin ngayon... feeling ko matagal-tagal pa 'yan."

Photo with Janice

Meanwhile, Anderson also spoke about his photo with actress Janice De Belen which he posted on Instagram early this week.

In the said post, the actor apologized to De Belen, who was rumored to be the reason behind his breakup with Salvador.

"Okay, ito na 'yung huling beses na magsasalita ako tungkol doon. Para sa mga hindi nakakaintindi o ano, wala pong kinalaman si Ate Janice sa kahit anong iniisip niyo o sa kahit anong sinasabi niyo," Anderson said. "So sana po ay huwag na kayong mandamay ng taong walang kinalaman. Please."

"Kung hindi niyo po maintindihan, siguro kailangan niyo si Nathaniel sa buhay niyo," he added, referring to the main character of his family-oriented series.

When prodded about rumors that he is insecure of Salvador's career, Anderson said: "Ay, ay, ayaw ko na po. Ayaw ko na pong dagdagan."

The actor also refused to say who initiated the breakup, and merely mentioned that he and Salvador remain friends.

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Why Gerald won't be part of Maja's concert

MANILA -- Actress Maja Salvador's boyfriend, Gerald Anderson, won't be part of her first major concert, "MAJ: The Legal Performer," which will be held at the Music Museum on July 12.

"Gusto namin ihiwalay ang trabaho sa personal. Parang moment ko naman po ito," Salvador explained in a press conference for her concert on Wednesday.

But "The Legal Wife" star stressed that if Anderson will be free during her concert, she would ask the actor to watch the show.

"Pero 'yun nga depende kung may taping o wala. Kung siguro po ay wala siyang 'Dyesebel' taping, kasi everyday po sila nagte-taping ngayon ng Dyesebel," she said.

But she quickly added: "Kung manonood siya sana tago para po makapag-perform ako ng maigi."

In a recent interview, Anderson said he prefers to remain private when it comes to his love life.

To help keep their relationship strong, they also agreed not to work together in a project.

"Napag-usapan namin na ganoon talaga kasi mas maganda na ihiwalay namin 'yung trabaho sa relasyon namin para makatrabaho kami ng maigi," Salvador confirmed.

Salvador feels blessed to have a successful career and Anderson as her boyfriend.

"Isa siyang malaking blessing," Salvador said.

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Maja says Anne inspired her to record album

MANILA - "The Legal Wife" star Maja Salvador said fellow actress Anne Curtis was one of her "inspirations" in recording her debut album titled "Believe."

Salvador said that just like Curtis, she also believes that "dreams do come true."

Curtis, a self-confessed non-singer, has held a number of concerts both in the Philippines and abroad, on top of her hit albums.

"Isa si Anne sa inspirations ko. Kasi sabi niya, 'dreams do come true.' Totoo po 'yun. Totoong totoo kasi kapag ikaw, tulad ng sinasabi ko lagi, kapag may isa kang pangarap, paniwalaan mo na mangyayari 'yon and it will come true," Salvador told reporters in a recent interview.

Salvador said she is also thankful to her boyfriend, actor Gerald Anderson, for inspiring her and supporting her newest project.

"Isa siya siyempre sa nagbibigay inspirasyon," she said. "In fairness to him, very supportive, bumili siya ng album.

She went on to express her appreciation to her handlers.

"Happy rin ako na supportive sa akin ang aking Star Magic family," she said.

Salvador is set to launch her debut album on "ASAP" this Sunday.

With "Believe," the actress-dancer hopes to be a "total performer."

"Gusto ko po maging total performer so makikita niyo po akong sumasayaw at kumakanta. So baka pwedeng ipa-combine na po 'yan ngayon. Sobrang mahal ko rin po ang pag-arte so actually after 'The Legal Wife,' magiging busy kami sa album tour," she said.

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Maja supports BF Matteo going ‘daring’

MANILA, Philippines – Actress Maja Salvador is all keyed up that her boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli is bound to expand his acting skills by taking on “mature” roles.

Salvador, who got a little sensual in her role in the Kapamilya TV series “Precious Hearts Romances [PHR] Presents Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin” herself, said she’s giving her Fil-Italian beau full support in his latest undertaking.

"I’m very excited na gagawa na siya ng mga gano’ng role,” Salvador was quoted as saying in a report by PEP posted on May 3.

Guidicelli is set to star in an upcoming “PHR” series titled “Isla” opposite budding actress Jessy Mendiola.

As to her going “sensual,” Salvador clarified she would only bare some skin if the role requires it; and if it does, then she would be ready to deliver.

“Kung sa next project kailangang maging mas sexy, hindi po ako tumatanggi,” she mused aloud.

She reasoned, “Hindi naman mabubuo ang isang love story kung walang ganung parte ng love story.”

Asked if she seeks her sweetheart’s approval whenever she considers projects, specifically the sexy ones, she joked, “Wala siyang magagawa, ako ang batas!”

On a serious note though, she said that she informs Guidicelli about such roles but her telling him isn’t really for his permission. “Hindi ko siya manager,” she stated.

However she emphasized that Guidicelli backed her when she took on the slightly daring role in “PHR,” adding, “Hindi lang siya nanonood.”

Urian nod

Meanwhile the 23-year-old actress was brimming with pride about her recent Best Actress nomination from the prestigious Gawad Urian for her film “Thelma.”

The dancer-TV Host shared that she was shocked upon learning that she was nominated alongside seasoned stars like Lilia Cuntapay (“Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay”), Eugene Domingo (“Ang Babae sa Septic Tank”), Isabel Lopez (“Cuchera”), Alessandra de Rossi (“Ka Oryang”), Cherie Pie Picache (“Isda”) and Diana Zubiri (“Bahay Bata”), among others.

“Kasi, kahit ma-nominate ka lang doon, para ka nang nanalo ng Best Actress talaga, eh,” she mused aloud.

She continued, "Iba ang feeling na ma-nominate ka, [ibig sabihin] may tiwala sila sa talent mo, may tiwala sila sa proyekto.”

source:mb.com.ph