JC Santos no longer part of Kim Chiu's upcoming movie

MANILA – Kapamilya actor JC Santos confirmed that he is no longer part of “Ghost Bride,” the upcoming movie of Kim Chiu and Matteo Guidicelli.

Speaking to entertainment site PEP, Santos said he doesn’t know why he was removed from the project, which is under the direction of filmmaker Chito Roño.

 “'Di ko alam kung anong nangyari. Hindi ko rin alam ano nangyari doon. Hindi rin naman nasabi sa 'kin na hindi na ako kasali," he said.

Asked if he feels bad abou it, he said: "Hindi naman masama 'yung loob ko kasi 'yun nga, sanay na ako sa kung hindi ka talaga puwede sa role, hindi talaga."

Back in February, Santos even attended the film’s story conference along with Chiu, Guidicelli and the other members of the cast.

At that time, Santos shared how excited he was to be given a big project such as “Ghost Bride.”

“Sobrang saya kasi wala naman akong ine-expect. Akala ko pagkatapos ng ‘Till I Met You,’ babalik na ako sa theater. And then may offer ang Star Cinema sa akin na sobrang wow. It’s very heartwarming naman na mabigyan pa rin ako ng pagkakataon para makapag-share ng talent,” he said at the time.

While he is no longer part of the Star Cinema movie, Santos is the lead actor in the upcoming film “100 Tula Para Kay Stella” opposite Bela Padilla.

The movie is one of the films, which will be shown during the inaugural Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino later this month.

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Paulo Avelino confirms Fil-Aussie model is his girlfriend

MANILA -- Rumors have been swirling for some time that Paulo Avelino has found love anew.

And on Tuesday, the Kapamilya heartthrob broke the hearts of his legion of female fans as he confirmed that he is dating Filipino-Australian model Jodie Elizabeth Tarasek. 

The "Promise of Forever" star happily addressed the romantic buzz surrounding him and Tarasek in an interview with Pep, saying: "Hindi ko na sasabihin kung kailan, pero kami na." 

He added that he met Tarasek through a common friend, and that he likes her for her simplicity. 

Rumors about the two started in July when a photo of them together went around on social media. There was also a video in which Avelino could be seen teaching Tarasek some Tagalog words. 

This is Tarasek's first high-profile relationship. According to her Instagram page, she is a Manila-based model who has starred in catalogue shoots and commercials. 

Prior to Tarasek, Avelino dated KC Concepcion. 

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Meet Keanna Reeves' 20-year-old boyfriend

MANILA - "Sila naman kasi mahilig sa akin, eh," actress Keanna Reeves playfully quipped when asked about why she seems to prefer dating men who are younger than her.

The "Pinoy Big Brother" winner, who is 47 according to her Wikipedia entry, is again in another May-December romance, this time with a 20-year-old college student from Quezon City. She introduced her new beau on Facebook on Thursday. 

Speaking with Pep, Reeves shared that she first met her fresh-faced boyfriend, whom she identified in the interview as John del Rosario, at a local club. But at the time, Del Rosario still had a girlfriend. 

The two then later on bumped into each other once more, after Rosario had called it quits with his ex. Rosario then courted Reeves for a week before they became a couple. 

According to Reeves, Rosario likes her because she's "matured." She added that Rosario does not mind being in a relationship with a celebrity, sharing: "Sabi niya, ready naman na daw siya kasi mahal niya ako."

Reeves last public relationship was also with a 20-year-old guy named Kevin back in 2013, whom she introduced on "Rated K." 

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Bianca flying to Brazil to meet Fabio Ide's family

MANILA – Bianca Manalo is flying to Brazil later this year to finally meet the relatives of her boyfriend, Brazilian-Japanese model Fabio Ide.

Speaking to entertainment site PEP on Sunday, Manalo said she would like to get to know Ide’s family on a more personal level since they have been together for over a year already.

“Imi-meet ko pa 'yung family niya in December. We'll go to Brazil. One month kami mag-stay dun. Kasi ang hirap naman bigla na lang kaming magpapakasal dito, hindi ko pa kilala 'yung family niya,” she said, admitting that they have already talked about settling down.

Asked how her own family finds Ide, Manalo said: “My family loves him. Mabait kasi siyang tao. Sino ba naman ang hindi magmamahal sa kanya?”

Meanwhile, the former beauty queen shared that their recent trip to Europe together has made their relationship a lot stronger.

“Talagang happy. Nag-bond talaga kaming dalawa,” she said. “We've been there for three weeks. Nakabalik kami last week so talagang sagad na vacation.”

Among the places that they have been to, Manalo said Rome and Paris are their favorites.

“Very relaxed [sa Rome]. Nandun din 'yung Vatican. I had the chance to pray. Paris maganda, pero siguro babalikan ko siya two years from now. Pero kung Rome, puwede ako bumalik next month. Ganun siya kaganda,” she said.

Is there anything that she has discovered about Ide during that trip?

“Tinuruan ko siya na kapag first time mo sa isang simbahan, magwi-wish ka. Hindi niya alam 'yun eh. Nagpri-pray kami parati. Tapos mini-make sure namin na 'yung mga tourist spots, pupuntahan namin sa Paris. Yung top 10 sa Google, pinuntahan namin lahat yun.”

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Why Dingdong Dantes won't run for public office

MANILA – Although he is being considered to be part of the senatorial slate of the Liberal Party (LP) for the upcoming 2016 elections, Dingdong Dantes categorically said he has no plans of running for any elected post.

In an article published on Pep.ph on Thursday, the actor was quoted as saying he is honored to be part of LP’s list but he has other important things in his plate as of the moment.

“Well, it’s their right to make a draft and have their initial choices. Ako, kumbaga I’m honored to be part of that list. Sino ba naman ako para malagay dun, ‘di ba? Pero nakapagdesisyon naman po ako na wala talaga sa plano ko na tumakbo in any elected post,” he said.

Dantes said he wants to focus on his career while being a husband to actress Marian Rivera and a father to their coming baby.

“Kaya wala po sa plano ko ‘yan and there are lot of things to do. I’m categorically saying that I’m not running in any electoral post this 2016,” he reiterated.

Dantes said he also has his responsibilities as a commissioner-at-large of the National Youth Commission (NYC).

“Para sa akin, mahalaga na magampanan ko muna ang tungkulin ko sa NYC. It’s not an easy task that’s why we really need lots of attention, commitment. And hindi pupuwede siyang madagdagan pa as of this moment,” he said.

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How Dingdong reacted to Karylle's 'two-timer' remark

MANILA – Dingdong Dantes is not affected that some people think he was the former boyfriend who Karylle was referring to when she revealed that she had been “two-timed” by her ex.

In an interview with entertainment site Pep, Dantes said he does not want to assume that Karylle was referring to him since the singer-actress did not mention any name.

“Wala naman sigurong sinasabing ako 'yun. So I don’t want to assume din naman. If I react prematurely about a statement that’s not clear, hindi rin naman maganda. Basta para sa akin, ipagdarasal ko na lang sila,” he said.

Dantes said he would rather focus on how happy he is with his personal life right now.

“I’m not puzzled, I’m happy. I’m happily married. So, you know, baka hindi talaga maaalis 'yun. But the happiness and the love supersede all the negativity, and that’s all that matters," he said.

To end the interview, Pep asked Dantes if things are now well between him and Karylle since it has been years since they separated.

“I don’t want to answer also questions about her. Because again, I’ve not answered din before anything about it. Although, I spoke once in a magazine about it and para sa akin, okay na 'yun, tama na 'yun,” he said.

Karylle admitted on “It’s Showtime” last Friday that she had been “two-timed” by a former boyfriend.

Vice Ganda brought up the topic during his eponymous love advice segment, "AdVice Ganda," after an audience member shared that her boyfriend of three months has another girlfriend of six years.

The comedian then enlisted the help of Karylle and another co-host, Anne Curtis, to give their advice.

"Nangyari na ba sa iyo 'yan," Vice Ganda asked Karylle, "na meron kang boyfriend tapos tinwo-time ka? Para totoo ang hugot. Nangyari na ba 'yan, na-two-time ka, 'yung hindi mo alam, may dyowa na?"

The question prompted cheers from the audience. Karylle tried to change the topic, but when pressed to answer, said, "Nangyari!"

When asked when it happened, Karylle said she no longer remembers as she tried to divert the conversation especially when Vice Ganda asked her directly who cheated on her.

Karylle is now married to Yael Yuzon, while Dantes is married to Marian Rivera.

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Bret Jackson denies using James Reid for publicity

MANILA – Bret Jackson denied that he is using his friendship with James Reid to get publicity or promote his projects.

In an interview with entertainment site Pep, Jackson explained there is no truth to such rumors because he and Reid were already best friends even before the Kapamilya actor rose to fame.

“My best friend is James Reid. Why would I have to use anybody? I was best friends with James before he was even famous. I was with him for years na,” he said.

“I really don’t care about fame or any of that stuff. I’m doing this because I was given the opportunity. Who wouldn’t take the opportunity ‘di ba?” he said.

Reid and Jackson used to be housemates in the “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010” edition and have remained good friends since their stint in the reality competition.

Just recently, the two made headlines when it was rumored that Reid was courting actress Andi Eigenmann.

Reid, however, set the records straight, saying it is Jackson who is interested in Eigenmann.

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Maegan Aguilar beaten up by live-in partner: report

MANILA – A person claiming to be the best friend of Maegan Aguilar revealed through a Facebook post that the singer was allegedly beaten by her live-in partner.

Quoting rapper Maria Silorio’s Facebook post, entertainment site Pep reported on Sunday that Aguilar was physically abused by her live-in partner Ali when she tried to end their relationship on Saturday.



“My Bestfriend Maegan Comet Aguilar received this nasty beating as a ‘parting gift’ from her live-in Partner when she firmly tried to end there relationship today. Ali's an alcoholic that often reaches a violent black out state & beats up my friend & threatens her life,” Silorio said, as quoted by Pep.

Furthermore, Silorio said, unedited: "Hindi daw po agad2 nagpa blotter or nagsumbong c ate maegan sa brgy o pulis dahil ayaw nya pong lumabas itong parte ng buhay nya sa publiko. Pero ito pong huling insidente ay nagdulot po talaga ng kritikal na kalagayan sa kanya.”

According to Silorio, Aguilar’s right arm seems to be dislocated and she has a lot of bruises amd contusion at her back and hips.

Aguilar has yet to issue her statement regarding the matter.

Aguilar is the daughter of OPM icon Freddie Aguilar. She made headlines months back when she criticized her father’s marriage to a minor.

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Isabel Oli on her love life: 'Mas okay pa ang single'

“Wala, wala e… dyusko, Lord! Mas okay pa ang single."

Ito ang sagot ni Isabel Oli nang kumustahin ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang kanyang lovelife sa presscon ng GMA-7 afternoon soap na Faithfully noong Lunes, June 11.

Sabi ng aktres, walang nanliligaw sa kanya ngayon.

“Wala din, wala, wala talaga."

JAMES YAP. Paano niya na-handle at finally ay natapos ang isyu sa kanila ni James Yap? There was a time na na-link sila ng dating mister ni Kris Aquino.

“Wala, deadma lang. ‘Pag may sinasabi sila, ‘Bahala kayo.’ ‘Pag may party, ‘Let’s go to the party!’"

Hindi pa rin alam ni Isabel kung bakit sila na-link ng basketbolista.

“Friends kami, oo friends talaga."

MARCO ALCARAZ. Magkaibigan din daw sila ng ex-boyfriend niyang si Marco Alcaraz, na ikakasal na kay Precious Lara Quigaman sa July.

“Oo nga, e. I’m so happy for him," sabi ni Isabel tungkol sa dating kasintahan.

A-attend ba si Isabel sa wedding?

“Hindi ko alam, hindi... wala naman akong invitation, e!" tawa niya.

Dati pa raw niyang alam na ikakasal na ang dalawa.

“Alam ko yun, e. Kasi, kailan ba yun, party ng anak ni Valerie [Concepcion], 'tapos nag-usap kami kaya alam ko."

Nandun si Lara sa party?

“Nandun, nandun din siya."

Dati na raw silang magkakilala ni Lara.

Kahit nung nagkaroon ng relasyon sina Marco at Lara ay nakikita raw niya ang mga ito.

“Oo, ilang beses na kaming nagkikita sa mga events."

Kaya with all sincerity ay masasabi ni Isabel na masaya siya para sa dalawa.

“Sobra, sobrang happy, as in sobra kasi sobrang good friends kami ni Marco."

Ano ang wish ni Isabel para sa dalawa?

“Ay naku, ayan, di ba, finally! Sana, sana si God yung center sa relationship nila lagi.

“And kung may konting tampuhan or whatever, maaayos yun sa usapan lang."

WHAT ABOUT ISABEL? Hindi ba siya naiinggit?

“Hindi! Oh, my God, hindi talaga."

Wala pa ba sa isip niya ang mag-asawa?

“No! Ayoko."

Ni wala nga raw siyang suitors.

“Hindi rin siguro ako nag-e-entertain kaya siguro ganun."

Gaano katagal na siyang walang boyfriend?

“Seven months."

Her last relationship was with Gab Valenciano.

Magkaibigan ba sila ni Gab?

“We’re not enemies, pero hindi rin kami friends.

“Walang communication, pero hindi rin kami enemies."

Faithful ba si Isabel?

“Sobra akong faithful. Sa relationship, sa boyfriend, never akong nagloko."

So, ang mga guys ba ang nagiging unfaithful sa kanya kaya nagwakas ang mga relationships niya in the past?

“Hindi ko sinabi!

“Hindi lang siguro nag-work out… pero ewan ko sa kanila!" natatawang sagot ni Isabel. -- Rommel Gonzales, PEP

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Marian Rivera, hindi minamadali ang pagpapakasal

Naniniwala ang Kapuso Primetime Queen na si Marian Rivera na hindi minamadali ang pagpapakasal dahil pinag-iisipan daw ito ng mabuti at darating daw ito sa tamang panahon.

Ayon sa ulat ni Rommel Gonzales ng Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph), nang tinanong si Marian kung anong isasagot niya kapag mag-propose ng kasal ang kanyang boy friend na si Dingdong Dantes, sinabi niyang:

“Ano lang… madami pa rin kasi akong gustong gawin at naniniwala naman ako na kung dadating, dadating naman yan.”

Gayunpaman, ipinagdarasal daw ni Marian ang panahon kung kailan handa na siyang magpakasal.

Wika pa ng aktres, “Ipagdarasal ko rin dahil naniniwala ako na ito ang isang bagay na hindi madalian, e. Kailangan pinag-iisipan ng mabuti kahit mahal mo ang isang tao.”

“At siguro kung dumating man yan e, sa tamang panahon. Siguro hindi muna sa ngayon. Madami pang mangyayari.”

Maliban dito, magsisimula na ang pinaka bagong "dramedy" show ng GMA na "Tweets For My Sweet" ngayong gabi Mayo 6 ng 6:30 p.m.

Gaganap bilang Meg si Marian Rivera, tubong probinsiya na nagsisikap makamit ang kanyang pangarap na makapagpatayo ng isang coffee shop.

Ayon sa aktres, mas kumportable siyang gumawa ng comedy kaysa sa drama dahil masaya at magaan lamang ang istorya nito. Dagdag pa niya, nahiligan na rin talaga niya ang magpatawa.

Hilig din naman daw niya ang drama. Aniya, “Although yung drama gusto ko rin pero kailangan mo talaga na pag may iyakan, may motivation, kailangan talagang nag-i-internalize ka so madami, at mabigat siya, hindi katulad 'pag comedy, masaya lang.”

Samantala, nais din umano ng aktres na mag-aral sa Culinary school dahil hilig niya ang magluto.

“Hilig ko kasi talaga ang magluto. After ng Amaya, papasok dapat ako sa [culinary] school kaso, siyempre, binigyan ulit ako ng pagkakataon ng GMA at isa pang blessing uli sa akin ang 'My Beloved' kaya hindi ko siya nagawa,” pahayag ng aktres.

Dagdag pa ng aktres, mag-aaral ito sa isang culinary school kapag binigyan ito ng pagkakataon. — Mac Macapendeg /LBG, GMA News

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Kris Lawrence wants Kristina to be the name of his baby girl with Katrina Halili

Masayang nagkuwento si Kris Lawrence tungkol sa kalagayan ng ina ng kanyang magiging anak na si Katrina Halili.

Sa panayam ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa RnB singer noong Abril 25, sa general assembly ng OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit) sa Annabelle’s restaurant sa Quezon City, sinabi nito na, “[Katrina’s] good. She’s cute.

“She’s four and a half months now, her tummy’s getting bigger, she’s very beautiful. It’s a girl."

Excited na nga raw si Kris na makita ang kanilang baby kaya naman unti-unti na niyang pinaghahandaan ang pagdating nito.

Sa katunayan ay nakapamili na sila ni Katrina ng ilang gamit ng bata at pinag-iisipan na rin nila ang pangalan na ibibigay nila dito.

“For now, tentative, it’s Kristina.

"But I don’t know, I’m still trying to think of something else," aniya.

Mas nakatutok umano si Kris sa pag-aalaga kay Katrina sa ngayon.

Aniya, “I never really knew how important a woman’s health is when they’re pregnant until now," kung kaya’t madalas umano niyang payuhan ang aktres na umiwas muna sa stress tulad na lamang ng isyung iringan nila ng My Beloved co-star na si Marian Rivera.

“I didn’t really want her to stress about it kasi…if it’s stressing to her, I tell her to just leave it alone."

Samantala, nagpahayag naman si Kris na hindi siya pabor sa plano ni Katrina na mamalagi sa Palawan habang hinihintay ang kanyang panganganak.

Ayon kay Kris, “Siyempre po ayoko. I want her to be near.

“Kung puwede nga po sana gusto ko sa States [siya mamalagi] pero she doesn’t want to go there kasi feeling niya, mabo-bored siya do’n.

“And if we’re talking about the citizenship of our baby girl, wala naman pong problema since dual citizen po ako.

“So, do I want her to rest in Palawan? No, kasi siyempre hindi ko siya maaasikaso, maaalagaan, so ‘yon." -- Demai G. Sunio-Granali, PEP

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Rocco Nacino ditches meat in favor of gulay

There's no doubt about Rocco Nacino's growing popularity with girls, who find his Pinoy features, boyish charm, dance moves, and fit body as swoon-worthy.

During the press launch of The Good Daughter last February 7, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) got to ask him how he stays in shape.

He answered, "Right now I'm dieting 'cos I want...kasi right now, I'm preparing for Lam-Ang, yung indie movie na gagawin ko."

Lam-Ang or The Lam-Ang Experiment is an upcoming indie movie that will be produced by Ilocos Governor Imee Marcos.

The young actor resumed, "I'm dieting, ahm... working out.

"And then I'm working out, me and Kuya Raymond [Bagatsing] a, sinasabayan niya ako sa workout ko."

Raymond plays his stepfather in The Good Daughter.

Rocco is also into Wing Chun—which, according to the book Weng Chun Kung Fu, is a "concept-based Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling, while specialising in close-range combat."

He related, "I practice wing chun with Raymond and may pinakilala siya sa 'kin, si Robert Greene. He's a special force siya sa States at chief po siya sa wing chun.

"And I'm taking that up for meditation and martial arts.

"And I'm still doing muay thai, boxing, and jiu-jitsu."

And how does he fit every thing in his schedule?

His reply: "Basta may oras ako, basta may oras ako I, I give my time. Like minsan, minsan mali nga, e, kasi pagod ako minsan, pero I want to work out.

"I want to train jiu-jitsu, pero kapag may oras."

And since he's busy taping for his series with Kylie Padilla, he's thinking of doing his workouts on the set during his breaks.

The StarStruck alumnus said, "Ang oras ko ngayon taping, so I do more of meditations, weights, wing chun—workout na puwede ko dalhin sa taping."

FROM CARNIVORE TO HERBIVORE. Ladies, pay attention to this: Rocco is a morning person who loves "heavy breakfast."

He related, "I'm making a point to eat anything sa morning, kasi kailangan ko, gano'n ako, e. Morning person ako na kailangan may pagkain ako sa umaga.

"Heavy breakfast, then come lunch and dinner pababa nang pababa, pababa nang pababa yung intake ko.

"At para ano, para ma-maintain yung pagda-diet ko."

What's his favorite food?

The Kapuso actor answered, "More fruits, more... I'm eating more vegetables now, which is good. Dati kasi hindi ako naggu-gulay, e."

Since he entered showbiz, he became more health conscious.

Rocco said, "Meat eater ako, e. I'm a carnivore.

"Ngayon, medyo hindi ko alam kung bakit ko naa-appreciate ang lettuce, ang cabbage, ang cucumber, ang carrots, it's a good thing.

"It's a good thing that I'm eating more vegetables and I still think that, ano yun, e, I'll be healthier.

"Para ano pagtanda natin, kailangan din natin 'yan, e.

"It's good that as young as my age right now, kumakain ako ng gulay." -- Elli Alipio, PEP

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Jean Garcia on daughter Jennica's boyfriend Alwyn Uytingco

Very proud daw si Jean Garcia sa anak niyang si Jennica Garcia.

"Actually, dahil ano... siyempre malaki na rin si Jennica and experienced na rin siya.

"So I'm very, very proud of her kasi parang hindi na siya bata.

"Yung sa kanya, yung pagiging isip-bata niya, siguro mga ways lang niya...

"Yung mga harut-harot niya, doon lumalabas yung pagiging bata.

"Pero yung sa mga desisyon, kunwari sa love, sa pinansiyal, sa buhay niya, ano naman, maayos. Maayos si Jennica.

"Nakikita ninyo naman, di ba? Maayos yung bata, even sa work niya," sunud-sunod na pahayag ni Jean.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang seasoned actress sa presscon ng Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis noong Martes, January 31, sa Studio 7 ng Kapuso Network.

Kumusta naman si Jennica?

"Oo, happy siya. Happy siya."

ALWYN UYTINGCO. Malugod na tinatanggap na raw ni Jean ang boyfriend ni Jennica na si Alwyn Uytingco sa kanilang tahanan.

"Oo naman, oo naman. Dumaan lang siguro kami sa [proseso].

"Siguro lahat naman ng mga magulang, hindi ba, 'pag may manliligaw ang anak, especially kung babae ang anak mo, normal naman yun.

"Ibigay na natin yun sa mga magulang, hindi ba?

"Na kumbaga parang, 'O, teka muna, maayos ba itong taong ito or ano?'

"Siyempre may mga ganung factors.

"But alam mo, at the end of the day, nakita ko at nang makilala ko si Alwyn, napakabait na bata.

"Napakabait na bata at maayos. Maayos na lalaki at maalaga. Maalaga siya sa anak ko.

"So I'm very happy that they're together now. And... very happy, very happy."

USAPANG KASALAN. Ibig bang sabihin, botong-boto na siya kay Alwyn para kay Jennica, para maging asawa ng kanyang anak?

"Boto ako! Yung botong-boto... parang papakasal na 'yan, e!" natatawang pagpansin ni Jean.

"Hindi, boto lang muna! Boyfriend-girlfriend muna!" ang tumatawang sinabi ni Jean.

Paano kung biglang magpaalam ang dalawa na magpapakasal na?

"Aba'y depende kung sa kaya na nila, hindi ba?"

Sa tingin ba niya kaya nang lumagay sa tahimik ng anak at ni Alwyn?

"Hindi pa kaya," sagot ni Jean.

"Hindi pa kaya dahil hindi pa kaya ng nanay na mawala ang anak niyang panganay!

"So, hindi pa kaya ni Jennica. Hindi ko pa carry, hindi ko pa carry.

"Huwag muna, bata pa sila, marami pa silang dapat i-enjoy.

"At dahil si Alwyn din naman maganda din ang career at marami ring trabaho, si Jennica ganun din sa GMA-7.

"So trabaho, tapos, you know, enjoy nila ang kanilang kabataan."

Hindi raw siya nagkukulang sa pagbibigay ng payo kay Jennica.

"Oo naman at saka maski si Alwyn kinakausap ko siya."

May naibigay na ba siyang advice kay Alwyn o tinakot niya ang binata?

"Ang pangit naman ng pananakot!

"Kontrabida lang naman ako sa telebisyon at sa pelikula, mabait ako sa totoong buhay.

"Wala namang pananakot. Ang sabi ko lang sa kanya, 'Alam ninyo na ang tama at mali, di ba?'

"Sabi ko lang, huwag niyang paiiyakin ang anak ko kasi pag pinaiyak niya ang anak ko, lagot siya sa akin.

"Ganun ka-sweet, 'Lagot ka sa akinnn 'pag pinaiyak mo anak kooo....'" natatawang pag-ulit niya sa kanyang tinuran.

PREGNANCY ISSUE? Nagsalita rin si Jean tungkol sa balitang buntis daw si Jennica.

Aniya, "Hindi ako nag-alala at hindi ako naniwala.

"Kilala ko kasi ang anak ko, e. I really trust her.

"And siguro naman sa mga pinagdaanan ko sa buhay ay alam naman siguro niya kung ano ang tama at mali.

"Sabi ko nga sa kanya, 'Honey, kumbaga, ito yung mga na-experience ko.

"'Kung may mga palpak man o may mga negative man diyan, tumayo ako kasi nandiyan ka, di ba?

"'Maaga kang nandiyan na anak ko, di ba?

"'So, ikaw yung inspirasyon ko and everything.

"'So, ikaw, yung mga na-experience kong ganun, huwag mong lagyan ang buhay mo ng ganun.

"'Yung sa akin destiny ko yun, e, di ba? Ikaw iba yung destiny mo.

"'So sana, natuto ka sa lahat ng mga mistakes na nangyari sa akin.'

"Pero sabi ko nga sa kanya, kailangan din niyang matuto, e.

"Kaya hindi ko rin masyado nirerendahan dahil alam naman niya kung ano ang tama for her at makakasama for her.

"Kasi yung maliliit na mga bagay na mistakes, pagbibigyan natin 'yan kasi kailangan niyang ma-experience talaga."

DATING? Si Jennica ba ay boto naman sa mga nakaka-date ng inang si Jean?

"Naku, yung anak ko nga pinu-push pa ako!" tawa ni Jean.

"Kunyari nagtrabaho ako, 'tapos meron ako kunyari dalawang free days...

"Siya pa yung nagpu-push sa akin na, 'Ma, lumabas ka naman, ano ka ba naman? Lumabas ka.'"

Pero ayon sa magaling na aktres, matagal na siyang hindi nakikipag-date.

"Parang matagal na rin, parang before pa ng holiday season," nangingiti niyang pahayag.

MANGGAGAWAY. Sa kanilang bagong serye na Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, "manggagaway" ang role ni Jean o diyosa ng mga sakit.

Sa tunay na buhay ba, kung may kapangyarihan siyang itim, may nais ba siyang paggamitan nito?

"Wala naman, I'm a lover! I'm not a fighter. I'm a lover," sabi niya.

Sa isang interbyu kay Cherie Gil, sinabi ng aktres na "nami-miss" na niya si Jean.

Nagkasama ang dalawa sa Time Of My Life at naintriga pa noon na nagtarayan sila sa set.

Ayon naman kay Jean, "Miss ko na rin siya!

"Alam mo ba ang tawag niya sa akin? Frienemy!

"Oo, kasi ako kumbaga friend niya ako, pero enemy niya ako sa teleserye. kaya frienemy, di ba?" -- Rommel Gonzales, PEP

source:gmanetwork.com

Jhake Vargas on possibility of falling for Bea Binene in real life

Gaya ni Bea Binene—na siyang title role sa bago nilang afternoon series na Alice Bungisngis And Her Wonder Walis—masayang-masaya rin daw si Jhake Vargas sa bagong tiwalang ibinigay ng GMA-7 sa loveteam nila.

Ito ang sinabi ni Jhake sa panayam sa kanya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa press conference ng Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, sa Studio 7 ng GMA Network Center noong January 31.

"Masaya kami. Proud kami sa sarili namin. Kami pa rin ang magkasama ni Bea.

"Hindi kami pinaghihiwalay. So, talagang masaya at hindi kami nawawalan ng project.

"Nagpapasalamat kami sa GMA na palaging sumusuporta sa amin, sa lahat ng ginagawa namin," saad ng young actor.

FEELING THE PRESSURE? May pressure ba siyang nararamdaman na sila ni Bea ang bida sa kanilang bagong serye?

Ayon kay Jhake, "Wala naman pong... well, mero'n konting pressure.

"Pero para sa akin, confident kami. At saka proud kami na may bagong project. Maganda ang pasok sa amin ng 2012."

JUST FRIENDS? Mabilis naman ang naging pagtanggi ni Jhake nang tanungin kung posible bang mauwi sa totohanan ang loveteam nila ni Bea.

Aniya, "Hindi po, close friends po kami ni Bea."

Nagsasalita na siya nang patapos na hindi magiging sila ni Bea?

"Hindi naman po. Pero trabaho kami ni Bea, trabaho po kami," sagot ng binata.

MISSING HIS MOM. Bigla namang nalungkot si Jhake nang matanong ng press ang kapareha niyang si Bea tungkol sa ama nito na umalis ng kanilang bahay at hindi pa bumabalik hanggang ngayon.

Magkatabi lang kasi sina Jhake at Bea habang iniinterbyu ng press kaya narinig ng binata ang tanong sa kapareha.

Naalala tuloy ni Jhake ang kanyang ina na sumakabilang-buhay noong isang taon dahil sa cancer.

Hindi na raw kasi mapapanood ng kanyang ina ang Alice Bungisngis kaya siya nalungkot.

"Opo, hindi naman po mawawala yun. Masyado pang hinog, masyado pang fresh para sa akin," sabi ni Jhake. -- Rose Garcia, PEP

source:gmanetwork.com

It's Hollywood or bust for Sam Milby

MANILA, Philippines – Sam Milby admits that he is apprehensive about his plan to move to New York next month in order to pursue a career in Hollywood.

A big reason is that he dreads that his fans here might forget about him in his absence.

"Siyempre, nandun yung kaba," said he in a report on PEP. "Napaka-importante talaga na nakikita ka ng tao sa TV. So, it's something that you do fear.”

Despite his trepidation, Milby knows that the chance to shine in the international stage is something he can’t afford to pass up.

“Opportunities like this don't come for anyone," he acknowledged.

But as to what that “opportunity” actually is, Milby is keeping mum, admitting only to having done an “audition” that was “liked” by a “station.” Apparently, as Milby himself would reveal, nothing is concrete as yet in relation to an actual project.

“But still, the fact that the station really liked it [the audition], it's really a big thing na din,” he pointed out.

"I'm not expecting, but I'm very, very hopeful. Ayokong iniisip ng mga tao, 'Anong project ang gagawin ni Sam sa States, e, wala pa naman.'

Pero I just pray that I will get a project,” he added.

First thing, though, is that he has to find a talent agent to represent him.

"Yeah, one of the hardest things is finding an agency,” he mulled aloud.

When compared with actor Jericho Rosales, who, last year, successfully penetrated the international film market via the indie, “Subject: I Love You,” Milby was more than cordial.

"Expected naman ‘yun,” he said. "He's [Jericho] actually ahead of me kasi may nagawa na siyang Hollywood movie, so that's a big thing already. I'm very, very happy for him and I hope that things will work out for him too.

"Pero ayoko ng comparison. No matter who makes it to another country, that's our success, the Philippines, para yun sa buong Pilipinas."

Milby's New York stint will last for three months.

source: mb.com.ph

Rufa Mae still looking for Mr. Right

MANILA, Philippines – Rufa Mae Quinto believes finding the right man is “tsambahan lang.”

“Sabi nga nila, tsambahan lang, ‘di ba? Yung tipong swak kayong dalawa sa isa't isa. ‘Yon ang hindi ko mahanap, ‘yung swak sa akin!" Rufa Mae candidly told PEP in an article posted on Dec. 23.

Apparently, this pronouncement was made when talk about her recent separation from her non-showbiz fiancé, only identified as Mr. M, came up.

She mused, “Nakakatawa nga, ‘di ba?”

“Ako itong dapat matagal nang ikinasal, pero mas nauna pang ikinasal si Regine [Velasquez-Alcasid] at si Pia [Guanio-Mago] kesa sa akin. Tapos, kailan lang, sila Jolina [Magdangal-Escueta] at Kyla [Alvarez] naman ang mga kinasal na,” Ruffa Mae said, referring to her fellow Kapuso artists who all tied the knot this year.

“Parang, 'Ano ba?' ‘di ba?” she added.

Nevertheless, Rufa Mae remains hopeful that she’ll find her match soon.

“Who knows? Baka next year, doon ko na mahanap ang taong swak sa akin. ‘Yung dadalhin ako to the highest level!” said she.

Rufa Mae also debunked anew rumors romantically linking him to “Bubble Gang” co-actor Boy 2 Quizon, claiming that they are only “extremely close” to one another.

“Tsaka na-mention ko naman na business partners kami, kasi nga babalikan ko ang pagiging producer via Brown Sugar Production. Kami-kami nila Boy 2 at ibang mga friends namin. May gagawin kaming movies, TV shows, at albums,” she explained.

“But, of course, I am not closing my doors or my windows!” she quipped.

Aside from her love life, Ruffa Mae opened up about celebrating Christmas without her grandmother Luisa Vergara Peña or Lola Lucing, who passed away in August due to colon cancer. A self-confessed “lola’s girl,” the comedienne admitted, “masakit para sa akin na mawala siya.”

“Kaya ngayong Christmas, parang ang hirap isipin nga na she's gone. Every Christmas kasi, may party sa bahay. Kahit kami-kami lang. Ang dami naman kasi namin. Magpapa-raffle pa 'yang si Mama [her lola]. Kaya ang saya-saya namin every Christmas.

“Ngayon, medyo tahimik kami, kasi nga malungkot ang lahat,” she related.

However, Rufa Mae is sure that her lola wants them to be happy, “kaya we will do our best para kahit papa'no, kahit wala na si Mama, merry pa rin ang Christmas namin,” she told PEP.

source: mb.com.ph

Ciara Sotto on breakup of niece KC Concepcion with Piolo Pascual

Hindi na nagpaliguy-ligoy pa ang PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) nang makita at makausap si Ciara Sotto sa backstage ng Teatrino Greenhills noong Martes, Nobyembre 29, nang maging presentor siya ng 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards.

Diretsahan namin siyang tinanong tungkol sa pinag-uusapan pa ring interview ni KC Concepcion sa The Buzz kunsaan inamin nito ang breakup nila ni Piolo Pascual.

Si KC ay malapit sa pamilya Sotto. Ang ina ni KC na si Sharon Cuneta ay pinsang buo ni Ciara.

Ano ang naramdaman ni Ciara nang mapanood ang interview ni KC?

Sagot niya, "I feel bad for her because I know she's sad.

"Pero she's okay, e. And she's really, really [a] strong girl.

"The whole family is just here to support her.

"Of course, we're also sad. We cry when she cries, pero pinagdadaanan talaga 'yan sa buhay.

"So, all we have to do is just support her and love her and show her that we're here for her."

Hindi pa raw sila nagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na magkita ni KC pagkatapos ng interview nito, lalo ngayong nasa ibang bansa pa ang pamangkin.

Pero aware ba siya sa pinagdadaanan ni KC bago pa man ang pagpapa-interview nito sa TV?

"Yeah, parang nalaman ko from one of my sisters," sagot ni Ciara.

Kung tutuusin, nagdaan na rin si Ciara sa mga breakup bago siya nagpakasal sa kanyang mister na si Jojo Oconer. Kabilang na rito ang natapos nilang relasyon ni John Lloyd Cruz.

Wala ba siyang advice na ibinibigay kay KC?

"Well, I [would] tell her that it's better to have a boyfriend na hindi showbiz.

"Yun...yun talaga ang palagi kong sinasabi sa kanya.

"Pero kasi kapag ganyan, ilang taon pa lang naman siya...Mai-in love ka talaga kapag pinapakilig ka."

Nagulat pa ba siya noong malaman niya ang nangyari?

Sabi ni Ciara, "Hindi ko alam kung bakit hindi ako nagulat. But I wasn't expecting it naman.

"Pero I guess kasi, I know, she's still young and she will still find someone talaga that she can spend the rest of her life with."

Nagkasama na rin sina Ciara at si Piolo noon sa ABS-CBN sa isang show.

Ano naman ang masasabi ni Ciara para kay Piolo?

Ayon kay Ciara, "I think he should face his own battle.

"I think, if he really loves her, he'll stand up for her.

"Magkaibigan naman kami nun. So, wala akong galit sa kanya.

"Pero hindi rin ako natutuwa, siyempre."

Ano ang maipapayo niya ngayon sa kanyang pamangkin na si KC?

"My advice for KC is to take it easy. Be strong.

"'Always cling to God's love and she should never, never doubt herself.

"She should love herself more and she should always guard her heart." -- Rose Garcia, PEP

source:gmanetwork.com

Diether denies 'tampuhan' with Kris

MANILA, Philippines – The rumor mill has always been abuzz with news of close friends Diether Ocampo and Kris Aquino having another “tampuhan” for one reason or another.

But this latest news about their relationship isn’t true according to Ocampo.

“Hindi, we keep in touch. We keep in touch and it’s nice to know that, you know, after all these years hindi nawala ‘yung maganda naming pagkakaibigan,” Ocampo said in a taped interview aired on “Paparazzi” on Aug. 28.

“Isa siya sa pinakamalapit kong kaibigan sa industriya,” the actor-model said of Aquino, and appealed the public, “sana po ‘wag niyong lagyan ng kulay.”

Ocampo added, “Wala naman kaming tinatagong dalawa eh. Wala naman kaming ano… kumbaga we regularly, you know, we keep in touch and kung may pagkakataon, we try to hang out.”

This is the second “tampuhan” news that the two got involved in this year. Recall that in early June, the TV host-actress declared that she’s “no longer close to Diet.”

Ocampo had already answered this assertion, explaining in a separate interview by PEP on June 29, “Nasira 'yung phone ko, nabura 'yung mga numero. Baka nagpapadala siya sa akin ng mga mensahe, hindi ko matanggap dahil wala na akong telepono. Wala naman kaming problema ni Kris.”

Although he and Aquino are often romantically linked due to their closeness and single status, Ocampo is not ready to get into another relationship just yet.

“It will take time for me to get involved again with someone,” he admitted in the same "Paparazzi" story.

However, the actor thought, “it will be nice also to have an inspiration.”

“I would like to have someone that I can talk to or to really motivate me to work harder. Lahat naman tayo siyempre, tayong mga lalaki kailangan natin ng inspirasyon sa buhay siyempre. Kailangan natin ng ano, kumbaga, babae na talagang magbibigay sa ‘tin ng magandang direksyon. Dahil minsan ‘pag puro trabaho, hindi rin okay eh ‘di ba?” he said, laughing.

When the topic of his ex-wife Kristine Hermosa-Sotto came up, Ocampo said, “First of all, gusto ko muna silang i-congratulate. Okay naman yata sila. I’m very happy for them.”

As for himself, Ocampo has no plans of marrying yet.

“Pinag-iipunan ko ho yung bahay na kung sa’n ko ititira yung kung sino mang ipagkakaloob sa ‘kin ng Diyos. Kumbaga sa ‘kin… I’m taking my time, I’m not in a rush.

“For me kasi it’s very important na magawa ko muna ‘yung mga responsibilidad ko dahil… ang dami ko ng pinagdaanan, nasubaybayan niyo naman siguro ‘yung love story ko siguro ‘di ba? And this time hindi naman ako nagmamadali,” he stressed.


Source: mb.com.ph