LOOK: Alex Gonzaga gets gold award from YouTube

Kapamilya star Alex Gonzaga, known for her candid and “kalog” brand of comedy, is on a roll with back-to-back milestones as arguably the most popular vlogger in local showbiz.

Gonzaga recently celebrated the first anniversary of her YouTube vlog with a concert and fan meet at UP Town Center in Quezon City.

She was joined by her parents, sister Toni Gonzaga, and boyfriend Mikee Morada, who have all appeared in her vlog.

Only a few days later, she then received an award from YouTube — the Gold Button — which is given to content creators, across the globe, who have reached more than a million subscribers on the video-sharing platform.

“Mabuhay ang mga netizen na may ginintuang puso na nag-subscribe!” she wrote on Instagram, where she shared a photo of her posing with the plaque.

Averaging a million views each, Gonzaga’s vlogs cover a range of topics, from her personal vacations, viral challenges, behind-the-scenes footage of her shows, to covers of popular songs with a comedic twist.

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Like father, like son: Alonzo impersonates Nino Muhlach

Alonzo Muhlach re-enacted a scene from "Kuwatog," one of the movies where his father Niño Muhlach starred as a child actor back in the day.

Appearing on Sunday's "Gandang Gabi Vice," the Inday Bote child star told Vice Ganda that he knew how famous his dad was before.

When asked which movie of Niño he liked best, Alonzo said it was the 1979 hit, "Kuwatog".

"Kaya ko yung laugh ni Kuwatog," Alonzo said.

Then, he delivered the line, "Sige, kain pa kayo. Tutal hari naman kayo eh."

During the show, Alonzo also shared to co-star Alex Gonzaga and host Vice Ganda that he rides on his dad's back whenever they play.

"Me, I always ride on my Papa's back," he said. "Ate Vice, alam mo ang bigat ko."

Vice gladly hoisted the young actor and let Niño, who was in the audience, take a picture of the two of them.

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Alex Gonzaga's book to be turned into a movie

MANILA - Actress-host Alex Gonzaga's book "Dear Alex, Break na kami, Paano?! Love, Catherine" will soon be turned into a movie.

Gonzaga on Thursday signed a contract with Star Cinema for the book's movie adaptation.

Gonzaga said she never thought her book about a break up will become a hit. The book is now on its seventh printing.

"Ang gusto ko lang ay tumulong gamit ang libro ko. Magkaroon ng pagbabago sa kahit sino, bagong perspective lang tungkol sa pagmamahal. Yung mga mistakes ko ay maging lessons sa iba para hindi na siya mistake kasi may natulungan ako. Naging blessing na siya sa iba," Gonzaga said.

"Natutuwa ako (na gagawin na siyang movie) kasi sabi ko nga sa editors namin na ang aim ko lang ay may isang babae na umiyak sa akin (at magsabi na) 'grabe na touched ako sa libro mo.' Yes, I wanna be a beacon of hope that's it," she added.

The movie adaptation will be written by Antoinette Jadaone, who is behind other films "Beauty in a Bottle”, “Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig” and “That Thing Called Tadhana”.

Asked if she will be involved in the making of the movie, Gonzaga said: "Yun ang di namin alam. Di pa sure pero feeling ko ang kailangan dito ay yung mga natutunan, mas importante 'yon, yung mga advice na dapat ginagawa ng babae, yun ang feeling ko na di dapat mawala sa movie."

"Natuuwa ako the main mission is to help young girls, heartbroken girls to learn from someone's mistakes and to remind us that may kasama ka sa journey mong ito. Hindi lang si Lord at milyon pang babaeng heartbroken. Maraming salamat at sana ay suportahan niyo ang pelikula. Yung di mahilig magbasa suportahan niyo na lang yung pelikula kahit ako di din mahilig magbasa," she added.

Gonzaga said if ever she would like actors Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz and Piolo Pascual to be part of the movie.

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What was the high point of 2014 for Alex Gonzaga?

MANILA – With several TV shows, a book and a hit film under her belt, Alex Gonzaga has much to be thankful for this 2014.

Speaking on “The Buzz” on Sunday, Gonzaga said this past year has been an eventful one for her, noting that she did not expect to be this blessed when she returned to ABS-CBN.

“May mga pinag-pray po ako kay Lord. Pero kung ano man 'yung mga dumating, hindi naman po talaga' yun 'yung mga winish ko. [Sobra pa 'yung dumating],” she said.

Gonzaga said she always does her best in every project given to her.

“Kapag may binigay sa akin na trabaho, laging sinasabi sa amin ni daddy na gawin lang 'yung best. Lagi rin sinasabi sa akin ni ate (Toni Gonzaga) na ‘You’re only good as your last performance so kapag lumalabas ka, dapat binibigay mo yung best mo para maipakita mo na deserving ka sa ibinigay sa ‘yo,’” she said.

Asked what was the highlight of her 2014, Gonzaga said: “Nung pumasok po ako sa ‘PBB.’ Lagi kasi nila akong bine-baby sa family. Bawal akong mag-decide, laging 'yung kung ano lang ang sasabihin nila. Nung pumasok ako sa ‘PBB’, parang 'yung maturity ko biglang nag-kick in.”

Despite all the blessings, Gonzaga believes the best is yet to come.

“For me, 2014 is very unforgettable and memorable kasi ang dami kong natutunan sa career, buhay, religion. But the best is yet to come,” she said.

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Alex afraid to make mistakes inside 'PBB' house

MANILA - Actress-host Alex Gonzaga admitted that she is afraid to make mistakes inside the "Pinoy Big Brother" house.

On Tuesday's episode of "Pinoy Big Brother: All In," Gonzaga told Big Brother the reason why she feels pressured to stay inside his house.

"Kasi magagalit 'yung ate ko talaga, 'yun talaga ang [concern ko]. OA din kasi minsan ang ate ko. So, alam mo 'yon, parang huwag tayong maging pasaway, maging mabuting ehemplo, yes," she said.

"Kasi siyempre nakikitira na lang ako dito sa bahay niyo tapos paglabas ko hindi niyo na akong gawing host," she added.

Alex was told by her sister and fellow "PBB" host Toni Gonzaga to "behave" moments before she entered Big Brother's house.

"Huwag ka talagang gagawa ng bagay na ikahihiya ko," Toni, who was also surprised that her sister is part of the 18 new housemates of Big Brother, told Alex.

Big Brother's first challenge for Alex was to borrow clothes from her fellow housemates.

For their first weekly challenge, the housemates were given the "Hating-Kapatid" task where they all have to do their part in household chores.

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