Sharon Cuneta selling LA mansion for $2.2M: report

MANILA - Sharon Cuneta may have talked about retiring in California, but that may not be for some time.

A report from Fox News dated December 28 said the 49-year-old Cuneta is selling her mansion in Los Angeles for $2.2 million, or more than P103 million.

Fox News described the property as "6,610-square-foot estate hits a high note with a grand marble entry, custom library, chef's kitchen with a breakfast room, formal living room with fireplace, family room, and numerous bedrooms."

"Entertainment options abound. Step outside to an expansive lawn, relax under a covered patio, cook up a meal on the grill, or take a dip in the pool and spa, which include a waterfall."

In 2014, Cuneta said the Los Angeles mansion, which she reportedly bought six years ago, was her home away from home, and her "happy place."

However, that was before Cuneta re-signed with the Kapamilya network, and was given a spot as a celebrity judge for the last two seasons of "Your Face Sounds Familiar."

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LOOK: Sharon reconciles with Piolo

MANILA - All's well that ends well.

Sharon Cuneta on Thursday night took to Facebook to share her feelings about her reconciliation with Piolo Pascual, whom she had a shaky relationship after the actor broke up with her daughter KC Concepcion.

"I was in my wheelchair amongst friends and I didn't see him (Pascual) coming," wrote Cuneta. "He hugged me tight and when I looked at his face, I hugged him back so tight."

The 49-year-old Cuneta, who has admitted to have said words against Pascual, went on to describe him as someone she had hurt and a "son" that she will continue to love.

"I know your apology was sincere. Please know that mine was, too. I think of your mama and feel very badly about how she must have felt, because she too, is a mother like me," she continued.

"I am sorry that you and my baby had to end your relationship, and I am sorry for how very publicly I made my emotions known."

"For what it's worth, I was not that kind of person. Was not, am not, and hopefully never will be. I believe you know that in your heart," she added.

Cuneta concluded the note by uploading a photo of her and Pascual -- one wherein the two shared an embrace and another where she gave the actor a kiss on his cheek.

"Thank you, Lord Jesus for forgiveness, restored friendships, and love. Most of all, thank you that my Kristina (Concepcion) is fine now and happy. And thank you, dear Piolo, that I can still call you my son no matter what. God bless you. Love you!"

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Sharon Cuneta hospitalized, asks for prayers

MANILA -- Sharon Cuneta is currently confined at a hospital and is asking her supporters to pray for her.

On Tuesday, the 49-year-old Cuneta revealed in a Facebook post that she has been suffering from persistent cough for around three weeks, and had to take steroids for her performance in "ASAP" last August 9. (WATCH: Sharon back on 'ASAP,' sings 'Tayong Dalawa')

"I went on antibiotics for two of those three weeks, and I didn't get better at all," she shared. "I am always tired even when I'm not doing anything, also always dizzy, and yesterday I finally...went to see my E.N.T. at Cardinal Santos. Well now I am confined at St. Luke's because my doc warned me that I am contagious."

She added: "I've been on an I.V. of antibiotics since I got here yesterday, but my cough is still weird. Weird for lack of a better word -- and also really weird because I've never had a cough like this before. It's a 'hard' cough. It is mostly quiet, but when it hits, it's like a full-on violent attack and I actually become weak from coughing too much. And my heart...it is what I am most worried about."

"Please, may I request you all to pray for me? I miss my babies so much and want to be nowhere else but home right at this moment."




On another Facebook post, Cuneta shared that she had to take IV antibiotics.

"Fungal infection pa. Ngee. Longer to heal but at least it's being addressed na. Low albumin (Been dieting kasi. Ayan, pause na naman," she said.

"So they're adding a vitamin with that and proteins to my I.V.. Please pray that whatever else isn't supposed to be in my body goes away na. Love you all. Thanks so much. God is good! Pulmonologist next," she added.

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Local celebs enjoy One Direction concert

MANILA - Claudine Barretto and Sharon Cuneta were among the several celebrities who were spotted at the concert of popular boy band One Direction.

"Wonderful! It was so nice. Awang-awa lang ako parang they were medyo nainitan pero ang ganda ng concert. I was so happy that my kids had such wonderful time," said Cuneta, who watched the show with her children.

Barretto also enjoyed concert with her kids.

"Last year pa ito gusto talaga nila. So siniugarado ko na makakakuha ako ng tickets," she said.

Umagang Kay Ganda, March 23, 2015

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How Sharon Cuneta lost over 40 pounds

MANILA – Sharon Cuneta revealed she lost more than 40 pounds since she started dieting because she wanted to look her best when she makes her TV comeback.

Cuneta, however, said in a press conference on Monday that she is still trying to lose some more weight to achieve her "bold star" figure.

“You cannot believe how big I became. I had no work. Siguro I lost a little over 40 pounds from the beginning but I have several more to go bago ko ma-fulfill 'yung pagiging bold star ko,” she said in jest. “So much happened so parang just when you think it’s over, meron na namang bago.”

Admitting that she is not fond of going to the gym, Cuneta said it is hard for her to lose weight.

“I am still trying to lose 15 more pounds and to try to exercise. Honestly, I am not fond of exercising. My favorite lang is the treadmill. I’m a multi-tasker. By doing the treadmill, I can watch a show and hindi ako nagwa-waste ng time. Not that exercising is a waste of time pero 'yung hitting two birds with one stone,” she explained.

Cuneta said she also watches what she eats.

In an open letter to her fans in August last year, Cuneta thanked those who expressed their support after she bared her frustrations, including problems with her weight.

"Besides my size, I have long been back to being 'me,' maybe a different me, but a stronger, kinder, more considerate and more appreciative, maybe even a little wiser me than before. And definitely a lot more grateful," Cuneta wrote in the post.

"I think I have stayed fat because my size has been overshadowed and overpowered by my personal happiness. And it's true that that just may be one of the best things I can take away from this -- because that can only mean that I have had my priorities straight! I have a wonderful family that is not just intact but loving, and when all the temporary brightness fades around me, I know that they are the ones who will still be there, even if everyone else leaves. Around here, right now, I am a happy wife and mommy. And THESE, my friends, are what have helped to keep me real. And made me very, very happy and fulfilled," Cuneta added.

Cuneta, who hosted the first season of "The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition" before she left ABS-CBN, also further opened up about being fat.

"I just do not like being big and fat because of the demands of this industry I move around in. And also, I have always enjoyed wearing my kind of clothes (too basic and plain, maybe a bit boring for TV! But pretty, pretty clothes, as far as I'm concerned), and I obviously cannot wear them because they don't make them in my present size. I like being at my ideal weight because I have had to face health issues and I don't ever want to go through anything like that again (and you don't know all of it!)," she said.

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Sharon denies endorsing weight loss pills

MANILA – Actress Sharon Cuneta cried foul on social media after a number of online advertisements for weight loss supplements used her name and image without her consent.

In a series of Facebook posts, Cuneta denied that she endorses weight loss pills, saying she has never used such products.

The mother of actress KC Concepcion went on to say that she has only been on a “doctor-supervised diet.”

She then urged her fans and followers to not believe in these ads which, she noted, also featured other local celebrities.




In an open letter posted on Facebook last year, Cuneta opened up about her problems with weight, noting “the demands of this industry I move around in.”

The actress, who hosted the first season of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition” before leaving ABS-CBN in 2011, said she would like to be fit again.

Last year, actress Ruffa Gutierrez was featured in a series of ads about African diet pills, which turned out to be a hoax.

“Do not believe fake, paid advertisements saying that I lost weight due to African diet pills. It’s a lie!” Gutierrez said in a statement on her official website at the time.

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