This is Sharon Cuneta's favorite bag at the moment

MANILA – No, it’s not Hermes.

“The Voice of the Philippines” coach Sharon Cuneta showed her favorite designer bag at the moment as part of her efforts to regularly reach out to her fans.

Saying she could not think of anything more to share on social media, Cuneta posted a photo of a purple crocodile bag from Louis Vuitton that she uses “more than any of my Hermes.”

“When I saw it in Milan, Italy a few years ago, my heart melted and I couldn’t leave the store,” she recalled.

“It’s not as heavy as a Birkin,” she added, referring to the classic Hermes handbag that is popular among celebrities today. “Just the right weight, empty or full.”

Cuneta did not mention the exact price of her favorite bag, but she did suggest that it is quite expensive.

“Cost me a concert and a half’s talent fees plus three of my toes and one whole leg! Pamana na ang mga ganito,” she wrote.

But the “Megastar” was careful not to offend anyone with her post, saying: “Let me know if you like me posting stuff like this. I don’t want to be misinterpreted as making yabang kasi. This is just my life, guys – I think it’s no secret naman. Born this way eh.”

“Just let me know, okay? ‘Cause I might be feeling a bit uncomfortable and I won’t do it if people take it the wrong way. I do love my stuff. That’s all,” she ended.

source: news.abs-cbn.com

IN PHOTOS: Sharon Cuneta's $2.2-M US mansion

MANILA – Megastar Sharon Cuneta is selling her mansion in California for $2.2 million, or more than P103 million.

An article by Realtor.com published on Foxnews.com said the property was built in 1997 and sits on a 6,610-square foot estate.

It has six bedrooms, six full baths and one half bath, a grand marble entry, a custom library, a chef’s kitchen with a breakfast room, a living room with a fireplace and a family room.

Outside is an expansive lawn with a covered patio, a barbecue area, a swimming pool and a spa with a waterfall.

Here’s a look at Cuneta’s US mansion, which the “Your Face Sounds Familiar” judge once considered her “happy place.”

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source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Sharon's petition vs Bandera editors junked

The Supreme Court (SC) reinstated the ruling of a Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court (RTC) that dismissed the libel case filed by singer-actress Sharon Cuneta against the editor and associate editor of tabloid newspaper, Bandera.

In a 19-page decision by the 3rd Division penned by Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta released to the media on Thursday, the high court reversed the Court of Appeals (CA) in giving the green light for the lower court to push through with the trial of Lito Bautista and Jimmy Alcantara.

The high court ruled that the actress “took a procedural misstep, and the view she is advancing is erroneous” because it should have been the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), not her, who should have appealed the lower court's decision. The high court said the petition before the appellate court should have been dismissed on this basis alone.

“[I]n criminal cases, the acquittal of the accused or the dismissal of the case against him can only be appealed by the Solicitor-General, acting on behalf of the State…The capability of the private complainant to question such dismissal or acquittal is limited only to the civil aspect of the case.

“Respondent [Cuneta] lacked the personality or legal standing to question the trial court’s order because it is only the OSG who can bring actions on behalf of the State in criminal proceedings, before the Supreme Court and CA," the decision read.

The high court pointed out that the petition filed before the appellate court questioned the criminal aspect of the RTC order, not its civil aspect.

Cuneta sued Bautista, Alcantara and writer Pete Ampoloquio for an article written by Ampoloquio for Bandera in 2001. Cuneta alleged that the article maligned her reputation by claiming that she had treated a supporter of her husband, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, badly.

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Sharon Cuneta tweets lengthy tribute to Dolphy

Once again, the 140-character limit was simply not enough to convey the complete thoughts of Sharon Cuneta upon learning of Dolphy’s passing.

This time, the Megastar tweeted 13 consecutive posts that when pieced together revealed how she learned of the sad news from the New Bilibid prisons where she was taping an episode of her TV5 afternoon talk show, “Sharon, Kasama Mo, Kapatid.”

Here’s the tweets in full and in their correct sequence:

“I didn’t know that there was no signal for cellphones or wi-fi inside the New Bilibid Prison. I was there since after lunch and…”

“…just finished taping. I was so happy because I was inside maximum security and EVERYONE was so warm & not”

“…not one person/inmate made me bastos even from afar. In fact, mas nakaramdam ako ng pagmamahal at respeto mula sa…”

“…mula sa kanila kesa sa ibang tao sa labas. And then I got inside my bus, answered KC’s call on my phone & while we were…”

“…talking, my Exec. Producer Crissy came to me and very gently told me na “Wala na siya…” My Tito Dolphy. The King…”

“…King of Comedy. A good father. Loving & devoted to Zsa Zsa. Extended help to whoever needed it, and…”

“…QUIETLY. God brought him home not just to release him from his pain & suffering, but because He had lent Tito Dolphy to us for…”

“…too long a time and wanted him home. I’m sure the Lord missed him. As I am sure we all will, from now on… Rest in peace,…”

“…my beloved Tito Dolphy. I will continue to do my best to follow the beautiful example you set for all of us, even when you didn’t…”

“…know it. I love you from the bottom of my heart. I miss you sooooo very much already. Showbiz has again lost one of its…”

“…its handful of truly talented and most decent members. You left us with so few who are like you. Your leaving has just made…”

“…us all realize all the more how much we love you. We will never forget you. Rest in God now, Tito. Pls say ‘hi’ to my…”

“…to my Daddy and my two babies when you see them. I love you.”

source: interaksyon.com

Sharon to star in new TV5 show; addresses 'haters'

MANILA, Philippines – Megastar Sharon Cuneta is set to make a TV comeback next month.

Speaking in a taped interview on “Juicy” aired Feb. 16, Cuneta announced her impending return.

“Yes, ‘Sharon’ is starting sa March na po. Monday to Friday ng hanapon. Abang niyo po ‘yan. Mas malaki ang puso, mas mae-enjoy niyo po. Mas makabuluhan ito compared to all the shows that I’ve done,” she declared enthusiastically.

Cuneta inked a five-year contract with the Kapatid network November last year for a talent fee allegedly amounting to two billion pesos, which the Megastar has neither confirmed nor denied. Reports say that the projects for Cuneta, as per her contract, include a daily show, a reality show and a film.

While on a break from TV projects, Cuneta busied herself interacting with her fans via her official Twitter account (@sharon_cuneta12). However, just a little over two months since joining the microblogging site, the Megastar already has had bitter a taste of what haters were like.

Days after Valentine’s Day, the Megastar apparently did not receive “love” from her haters as she posted a salvo of tweets addressing their bashing her.

“My gulay same ole bashers are crowding my page! They are probably panicking bigtime... They all sense that 2012 is gonna be DIFFERENT and big for me!! They're looking like demons trembling in fear cos they're about to be cast out! How some people choose to use their time -- so unwisely in this case, instead of doing good or for self-improvement -- I will never fathom. God sees everything. God is good. And he made me FEISTY!!! Hahahahahahahahaha!” wrote the award-winning actress on her account.

“Funny how some people call u 'fake' or 'plastic' then when u reply you're 'pumapatol!' They can't even make up theirlittle minds about what I supposedly am! Defend yourself cos you're being real, keep quiet & ignore - it's damned if u do & damned if u don't,” she further lamented.

Cuneta then fired back, “Well -- here's a thought: they focus on ME. And I don't know who they are (who does?)! So they can pretend to be better but I KNOW I'm a better human-being. I hope they've at least changed some lives in their lifetimes, or kahit touched some lives lang. I doubt that they have! Here's big news for them: YOU HAVE NO POWER. Over me or anyone in this page. Or in this country. Except siguro those littler than u who know you! Soap your mouths! And thanks for all the energy & time & effort that u put into bashing me! I feel so important that I seem to be your scariest threat! family time guys! I slept so well that I dunno how I'll sleep tonight! Oh, no!!!”

After cooling down from her unexpected Twitter outburst, Cuneta then told one of her followers that she had to say her piece because “It's unfair lang that people who have never even met me think they have the right to describe me in such a hurtful way.”

source: mb.com.ph