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Best Picture: Tirador (Centerstage Productions)

Best Director: Brillante Mendoza (Tirador)

Best Screenplay: Jade Castro, Michiko Yamamoto, Raymond Lee (Endo)

Best Actress: Cherry Pie Picache (Foster Child)

Best Actors: Jason Abalos (Endo) and Sid Lucero (Selda)

Best Supporting Actress: Angela Ruiz (Tirador)

Best Supporting Actor: Emilio Garcia (Selda)

Best Production Design: Lav Diaz and Dante Perez (Death in the Land of Encantos)

Best Cinematography: Jeffrey dela Cruz, Brillante Mendoza, Gary Tria and Julius Villanueva (Tirador)

Best Editing: Aleks Castañeda (Tambolista)

Best Music: Francis de Veyra (Tribu)

Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia (Tirador)

Best Short Film: Rolyo by Alvin Yapan

Natatanging Gawad: Kidlat Tahimik

Possibly the last primetime soap of GMA 7 to premiere this year replacing Codename: Asero, the Kapuso network is finalizing the cast for the second soap of Heart Evangelista in the Kapuso network, Luna Mystica. It is set to start production middle of this month.

A story conference is set next week with RJ Nuevas handling the head writing job and Mike Tuviera doing the directing.

Heart plays the title role and will play twins — Luna the ugly but good-hearted rich girl and Celestina, her avenging shadow. GMA is still working on Heart's "ugly" look so as not to be compared to her last ABS-CBN soap Hiram Na Mukha, where she also played a deformed face lead.

Playing her partners will be Mark Anthony Fernandez, Luis Alandy, and Mark Herras in a very special role.

Mark's participation in Luna Mystica is a short one as he is set to reunite with original partner Jennylyn Mercado in an upcoming Sine Novela.

Playing two friendly fairies are Pauleen Luna and Michelle Madrigal, who are both very vocal in admitting that they are not on speaking terms. It would be an interesting set for the two exes of JC de Vera on how they would act playing friends on cam.

Two ex Kapuso stars also return to GMA 7 after a short stint over at ABS-CBN: Sheryl Cruz playing Heart's mother and Eddie Gutierrez.

Also in the cast are Iwa Motto as Mark's partner, Ariel Rivera, and the pair of Rita Avila and Gardo Versoza last seen together in the Sine Novela Magdusa Ka.

Other roles are still being cast before the camera starts rolling for Luna Mystica. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Laarni Lozada, Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) Season 2 Grand Star Dreamer, said that she has no time for love.

Lozada, in an interview, said that she is focused on her career as a singer especially with her first big project, an upcoming CD under Star Records.

“Naku huwag muna. Loveless ako ngayon so huwag muna (love). Career muna,” explained Lozada.

Tagged as the “Princess of Sultan Kudarat”, Lozada admitted that though she is not in a relationship right now, she is happy and inspired because of her showbiz crush, Jed Madela.

“Mayroon po (akong crush) siyempre. Ina-idolize ko siya kasi ang galing niyang kumanta,” she said.

The singer even added that she really likes the voice quality of Madela and the fact that the latter is really a nice person.

“Lalo ko siyang nakilala noong nag-duet kami (sa Academy). Binigyan niya ako ng rosary at dedication. Na-touch ako because of that at na-boost ang confidence ko at na-inspire ako as a singer,” she said.

Big dreams

After her dream of becoming the number one scholar of PDA Season 2, Lozada shared some of her greatest dreams which include a big concert.

“Gusto kong magkaroon ng nationwide, worldwide concert,” Lozada gushed.

The singers said that there are still many things that she wants to do – things that would actually challenge herself to give all her best to meet the expectations of those who are supporting her not only in the Philippines but also those abroad.

Again, Lozada extended her appreciations to all her fans and supporters for their unending love and support.

“Anuman ang makamit ko talagang hindi ko kayo makakalimutan. Lagi ko kayong dala dito sa puso ko. Sobrang nagpapasalamat ako sa inyo kahit hindi ko kayo nakikita sa pamamagitan ng kanta at kapag narinig niyo sana ay mapasaya ko kayo,” Lozada ended.

Lozada with other top six scholars and expelled scholars are now busy promoting their CD “Scholars Sing Cayabyab.”

The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino has gone full circle. After annual awards held in various venues since the early part of the eighties, the prestigious film critics body on Wednesday evening went back to it original venue, the Little Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines , where it began its annual awards in 1976.

The first few years of the awarding were simple, straight, direct, uninterrupted. Despite these, they were mostly anticipated and watched. As what Boots Anson Roa, one of the emcees, with Manunuri Butch Francisco, said on Wednesday night: “It was déjà vu. I was also the emcee on its first awards night right here at the Little Theater.”

With the advent of many live telecasts, the Gawad Urian inevitably aired over commercial TV. Proceedings would last until the wee hours of the morning because of heavy TV ads. Too many commercial interruptions eventually irked the public.

“Mas gusto ko nga na walang TV coverage para hindi mawala ‘yong concept namin. At nasusunod ang script. In this year, ako ang sumulat ng script,” volunteered MPP member, playwright, teacher, book author, screenwriter, historian, scholar and researcher Nicanor G. Tiongson.

“Kasi, pag may TV coverage, ang hinuhuli nila sa pagbibigay ng awards, ‘yong best actor at best actress. Mas mahalaga ang best picture kasi ito talaga ang essence ng kung ano ang dapat panoorin ng mga tao,” Tiongson explained.



RUSTOM PADILLA was a scene-stealer: the openly gay actor (former husband of actress Carmina Villaruel) presented one of the awards in drag; the look on co-presenter Mark Gil's face is priceless

The 2008 Urian Award paid tribute to the proliferation of indie or independent filmmaking through digital productions.

“Halos lahat ng mga nominado sa taong ito ay karamihan digital films at naipalabas sa iba’t ibang panig mundo at binigyan ng karangalan sa maraming international film festivals,” said Bro. Miguel Rapatan, a Manunuri member from the De La Salle University.

Among this year’s outstanding nominees for best picture are “Confessional” by directors Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Antipuesto, produced by Creative Programs, Inc. through Cinema One Originals and Oddfield Productions; “Death in the Land of Encantos” directed by Lav Diaz, produced by Cine Olivia Pilipinas; “Endo” by filmmaker Jade Castro from ufo Pictures; “Tirador” by internationally acclaimed film artist Brillante Mendoza, produced by Centerstage Productions; “Tribu,” directed by Jim Libiran for 8 Glasses Productions and the only 35mm nominee, “Foster Child,” directed by Dante Mendoza for Seiko Films.

Cherry Pie Picache, who won the Best Actress award for her performance as foster mother, is an advocate of indie filmmaking. “I could sacrifice my talent fee just to do a very good indie digital film,” Picache assured.

Underrated and low profile actor Jason Abalos and “prince” of indie films Sid Lucero brought home the Best Actor plum in “Endo” and “Selda” of Star View Productions, respectively.

Mendoza, a forerunner of award-winning digital works in the local film industry, unfortunately, is in the 13th Pusan International Film Festival in Korea where he is attending the fete and teaching directing at the Asia Pacific Actors Network, clinched the Best Director award for “Tirador.”

Meanwhile, “Tirador” won Best Picture for its gripping presentation of poverty in the city and showing the contrasts and similarities between smalltime crooks and politicians and religious leaders who give nothing but empty promises.

The surprise of the evening sprang from a nebulous bold starlet, a veteran of indie movies, Angela Ruiz, who won the Best Supporting Actress in “Tirador.” Everybody in the hall was busy buzzing, who in the world is Angela Ruiz?

“Nasa abroad po si Angela kaya hindi siya nakarating ngayong gabi,” informed her talent manager Boy Pilapil.

According to Pilapil, her ward is in Singapore working as a model. “Magaling si Angela umarte,” complemented movie writer Dennis Adobas who conducted an acting workshop for her before she faced the cameras for which Pilapil thanked Adobas no end. “Nang makita ko siya sa acting exercises, ibang klase siya,” added the acting coach.

Character actor and erstwhile sexy star Emilio Garcia won Best Suppporting Actor.

Most of the remaining winners are indie filmmakers in the creative and technical departments—Jade Castro, Michiko Yamamoto and Raymond Lee (Best Screenplay for “Endo”), Lav Diaz and Dante Perez (Best Production Design for “Death in the Land of Encantos”), Jeffrey de la Cruz, Brillante Mendoza, Gary Tria and Julius Villanueva (Best Cinematography for “Tirador”), Aleks Castañeda (Best Editing for “Tambolista”), Francis de Vera (Best Music for “Tribu”) and “Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia (Best Sound for “Tirador”).

To promote short films, the Urian also recognized the artistic and technical gifts of the filmmakers and this year the award went to Alvin Yapan for “Rolyo.”

And to highlight the Manunuri’s support to the moving spirit of indie filmmaking, the organization gave this year’s Natatanging Gawad Urian, a lifetime achievement of sort, to the pioneer in aesthetic independence in film, Kidlat Tahimik. His was an unconventional acceptance of the award when he performed as an indigenous Ifugao in G-string who graduated from filmmaking and wanted to pursue independent moviemaking. Kidlat Tahimik stole thunder from the show, freely.

Sa Biyernes na gaganapin ang kaarawan ng itinuturing na “Debutant of the Year" na si Rhian Ramos. At ang napiling escort ng dalaga ay ang aktor na umaming may malaking paghanga sa aktres.

Sa isang five star hotel sa Makati gagawin ang debut party ni Rhian. Maging ang aktres ay aminadong nalulula at kinakabahan sa sobrang bongga ng inihandang selebrasyon para sa kanyang kaarawan.

“Parang feel ko until that day I still won’t be ready kasi nakakanerbiyos talaga. Especially ‘pag sinasabi ng tao na parang…well first, malaki ang expectation na you know to be lady… parang that’s the day you grow up or whatever," paliwanag ng dalaga.

Ayon kay Rhian, ang leading man niya sa bagong telenobela sa GMA Network na “Lalola" na si JC de Vera ang kanyang magiging escort sa importanteng araw ng kanyang buhay.

Alam kaya ni Rhian na inamin ni JC na malaki ang paghanga niya sa dalaga lalo na sa maganda ng aktres.

“Ow?! Ba’t hindi nya yun sinasabi sa akin. Hindi, ngayon ko lang yun nalaman," sagot ni Rhian.

Nilinaw niya na hindi ang pagiging magkasama nila sa “Lalola" ang dahilan kaya nya pinili si JC bilang escort sa kanyang debut.

“I personally picked JC kasi ano siyempre… may show or no show nasa akin pa rin yun desisyon kasi debut ko naman yun," pahayag niya.

Karamihan sa mga kasama sa 18 roses at 18 candles ay kasamahang mga artista ni Rhian sa Kapuso Network. Itinuturing daw ng aktres na pinakamalaking regalo sa kanyang kaarawan ang “Lalola" kung saan siya ang bida.

Excited na raw siya sa role niya bilang lalaki na naging babae. At upang maging makatotohanan ang kanyang pagganap sa nasabing papel, madalas daw niyang pinagmamasdan ang mga kilos at galaw ng aktor na si Wendell Ramos.

Si Wendell ang magiging ka-alternatibong katauhan ni Rhian sa katawan ng lalaki. - GMANews.TV

Pinakamahusay na Pelikula ang "Tirador" ng Centerstage Productions sa katatapos na Gawad Urian na ginanap sa Cultural Center of the Philippines Little Theater kaninang gabi.

Nagwagi naman si Cherry Pie Picache bilang Best Actress para sa pelikulang "Fotser Child" ng Seiko Films samantalang nagtabla sa Best Actor sina Jason Abalos para sa "Endo" ng ufo Picturesd at Sid Lucero sa "Selda" ng Star View Productions. Inihandog ni Picache ang kanyang karangalan para sa kanyang kaisa-isang anak na lalaki samantalang inialay ni Sid ang kanyang tropeyo sa amang si Mark Gil at para naman sa pagkakamit niya ng sariling pangarap ang binigyang-kahulugan ni Jason.

Nanalo bilang Best Director si Brillante Mendoza para sa pelikulang "Tirador" na tumalakay sa mga smalltime crooks sa lipunan at sa mga hungkag na pangako ng kaginhawahan ng relihiyon at pulitika. Nasa ika-13 Pusan International Film Festival si Brillante dahil nagtuturo siya ng directing sa pestibal.

Iniuwi naman ni Emilio Garcia ang Best Supporting Actor Award para sa "Selda" samantalang Best Supporting Actress naman si Angela Ruiz para sa "Tirador." Pinasalamatan ni Emilio ang mga bumubuo ng Manunuri samantalang ang talent manager na si Boy Pilapil ang tumanggap ng parangal para sa kanyang alagang si Angela.

Napanalunan nina Jade Castro, Michiko Yamamoto at Raymond Lee ang Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula para sa "Endo" samantalang sina Lav Diaz at Dante Perez ang nagwagi ng Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksyon para sa "Death in the Land of Encantos" ng Cine Olivia Pilipinas.

Samantala, napagwagihan ng "Tirador" ang Best Cinematography sa pamamagitan nina Jeffrey de la Cruz, Brillante Mendoza, Gary Tria at Julius Villanueva.

Best Editing ang "Tambolista" ni Aleks Castañeda ng Cinema One Originals at Pinakamahusay na Musika naman ang "Tribu" na nilapatan ng musika ni Francis de Vera.

Pinakamahusay na Tunog ang "Tirador" na nilapatan nina Ditoy Aguila at Junel Valencia.

Pinakamahusay namang Maikling Pelikula ang "Rolyo" ni Alvin Yapan.

Ipinakaloob naman ng Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino ang Gawad Urian kay Kidlat Tahimik, kilala rin sa tawag na Eric de Guia, sa kanyang paghawan sa landas ng Philippine Independent Cinema.

A few hours before the premiere of Mag-ingat ka sa...Kulam, PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) learned that this horror movie (with a rating of PG-13 by the Movie and Television Review and Classifications Board) was graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board.

The 48th anniversary offering of Regal Entertainment was cited for its outstanding story by writer-director Jun Lana and creative cinematography by film scholar Mo Zee and exceptional music by award winning scorer Von de Guzman.

The special effects were done by Roadrunner under the supervision of multi-awarded editor Manet Dayrit.

Jun Lana, the writer-director says that Mag-ingat ka sa...Kulam will not only give the audience a real good scare, but at the same time an understanding on how the phenomenon of "kulam" (witchcraft) works and what we should do in case we become victims of it.

Kulam also stars TJ Trinidad, Mart Escudero, Kris Bernal, and Sharlene San Pedro. Written and directed by Jun Lana, the film will usher in the Halloween month and will be shown on October 1 in theaters nationwide. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Hindi pa rin makapaniwala si Jason Abalos na tatanghalin siyang Urian Best Actor sa awards rites kagabi ng critics’ group sa CCP Little Theater along Roxas Boulevard. Simple at fast-paced ang Urian ceremonies.

Wala pang tatlong oras ang itinagal nito. Second acting trophy ni Jason ito for his poignant portrayal of Leo, the young man who flits from one contractual job to another sa indie film na Endo (short for End of Contract).

Matatandaang entry sa 2007 Cinemalaya ang Endo pero ang ensemble ng isa pang indie na Tribu about gang wars ang nanalo bilang Best Actor/s sa awards ceremonies ng Cinemalaya. Vindication of sorts ang nangyari kay Jason.


Ang katambal ni Jason na si Ina Feleo, daughter of respected thespians Laurice Guillen and Johnny Delgado, ay nagwaging Cinemalaya Best Actress bilang ambisyosang babae na bumago sa takbo ng isip at pananaw ni Leo (Jason).

Nagkabaliktad ang kapalaran nina Ina at Jason sa gabi ng Urian dahil hindi nanalo si Ina as Best Actress. Ang beteranang si Cherry Pie Picache para sa Foster Child ang nag-uwi ng Best Actress trophy. This is Cherry Pie’s second Best Actress plum from the Urian. Una na siyang nanalo para sa Bridal Shower in 2004.


Hindi akalain ni Jason nung nag-a-audition siya for Endo na ito ang maghahatid ng pagkilala sa kanyang husay bilang aktor. “Gusto ko lang may magawa nung time na yun. Kasi nung mga panahong yun, wala akong project, wala akong ginagawa ng limang buwan.”


Mahigpit ang pagkakahawak ni Jason sa kanyang trophy habang ini-interview ng ilang press people. The morning of the Urian ceremonies, maugong ang pangalan nina Jason at Cherry Pie as possible winners. Naka-tie ni Jason si Sid Lucero para sa gay indie drama na Selda.

Natawa ang audience nang nagpahabol ng salita si Sid – nauna siyang nag-speech - after Jason has finished with his acceptance speech. “Baby, nasa’n ka?” Ang tinutukoy ni Sid na “baby” ay si Emilio Garcia who played his lover in Selda na siya namang nagwagi as Best Supporting Actor that night.


Nakaw-eksena nga rin pala si Rustom Padilla, last year’s Best Actor winner for Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah who appeared on stage in drag (as in naka-damit babae) to present the Best Actor prize with Mark Gil na naka-tie ni Rustom last year para naman sa Rotonda.

Interesting to note na si Mark ay tatay ni Sid Lucero na naka-tabla naman ni Jason nga for Best Actor this year.


Jason read an acceptance speech na ayon sa kanya ay nung umagang yun lang daw niya sinulat. Touching ang opening line niya na “Sino ba ang ayaw magkaro’n ng Urian?” “Kaninang umaga ko ginawa nung nagising ako,” balita pa ng Star Magic talent.

“Nagbabakasakali na mapunta nga sa akin (yung award) kesa magmukha kang tanga sa ‘taas na wala kang masabi.”


Special mention ni Jason sa kanyang speech ang magkasintahang Judy Ann Santos at Ryan Agoncillo na nakatrabaho niya sa soap na Ysabella. Naturally inusisa ito sa kanya.

“Bukod kasi sa nakasama ko sila sa Ysabella, nagkaroon kami ng pagkakataon makapunta sa States for some shows for ten days. Kinausap nila ako dun not as Ryan and Judai na artista kundi bilang Ryan at Judai na mga totoong tao. Mahirap kalimutan kasi sabi nila sa akin huwag lang akong magbabago, may pupuntahan ako eh. Pero ako, para sabihin ng isang Judy Ann Santos, di ba? Malaking karangalan.”


Nang tanungin kung paano niya ise-celebrate ang kanyang pananalo, ang maagap na tugon ni Jason ay: “Uuwi muna ako. Itutulog ko muna.”

Pinoy MYX Countdown as of September 27, 2008

1. The Fight is Over-Urbandub
2. Leap of Faith-Hale
3. Now-MYMP
4. Yugto-Rico Blanco
5. Puso-Spongecola
6. The Search is Over-Rachelle Ann Go
7. Million Miles Away-Nikki Gil
8. Kailan-Bamboo
9 Saludo - 6cyclemind
10 Ako’y Babalik - Callalily
11 Kundi Man - Silent Sanctuary
12 Disconnection Notice (MYX Live! Performance) - Pupil
13 A Very Special Love - Sarah Geronimo
14 The One Who Won My Heart - Christian Bautista
15 I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing - Nina
16 For The First Time - KC Concepcion
17 Freak-Out Baby - Itchyworms
18 Eternally - Mark Bautista
19 Baroque - My Odessa
20 Boy Kulot – Rocksteddy


MYX International Top 20 as of September 27, 2008

1. This Is Me - Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas
2. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
3. Burnin’ Up - Jonas Brothers
4. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
5. Disturbia - Rihanna
6. When I Grow Up - The Pussycat Dolls
7. Thunder - Boys Like Girls
8. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
9. We Rock - Camp Rock Cast
10. In The Ayer - Flo Rida and Will.I.Am
11. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
12. Broken - Lifehouse
13. Shut Up And Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
14. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script
15. I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time - Mariah Carey with T.I.
16. Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson
17. Energy - Keri Hilson
18. Run The Show - Kat DeLuna and Busta Rhymes
19. Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall ft Akon
20. So What - Pink


MYX Hit Chart as of September 28, 2008

1. The Fight Is Over - Urbandub
2. Leap of Faith - Hale
3. Now - M.Y.M.P.
4. Yugto - Rico Blanco
5. This Is Me - Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas
6. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
7. Puso - Sponge Cola
8. Burnin’ Up - Jonas Brothers
9. The Search Is Over - Rachelle Ann Go
10. Million Miles Away - Nikki Gil
11. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
12. Disturbia - Rihanna
13. When I Grow Up - The Pussycat Dolls
14. Thunder - Boys Like Girls
15. Kailan - Bamboo
16. Saludo - 6Cyclemind
17. Ako’y Babalik - Callalily
18. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
19. We Rock - Cast of Camp Rock
20. In The Ayer - Flo Rida ft Will.i.am




WRR 101.9 For Life Top 40 Songs September 27, 2008

1. Paano Kaya? - Bugoy Drilon
2. For the First Time - KC Concepcion
3. A Very Special Love - Sarah Geronimo
4. Million Miles Away - Nikki Gil
5. Kung Sakali - Ogie Alcasid
6. After All These Years - Journey
7. Leap of Faith - Hale
8. Kagandahan - Bea Alonzo
9. Take Me I’ll Follow - Toni Gonzaga
10. Pugad - SugarFree
11. Now - M.Y.M.P.
12. Home - Aiza Seguerra
13. The Time of My Life - David Cook
14. Imposible - KC Concepcion
15. Love of My Life - Lani Misalucha
16. Penge Naman Ako N’yan - Itchyworms
17. Realize - Colbie Caillat
18. I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
19. Yugto - Rico Blanco
20. I’ll Be There - Sarah Geronimo and Howie D. of Backstreet Boys





103.5 MAX FM Final Countdown as of September 27, 2008

1. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script
2. The Shock of the Lightning – Oasis
3. Just Stand Up! - Artists Stand Up to Cancer
4. Shut Up and Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
5. Puso - Spongecola
6. Superhuman - Chris Brown ft Keri Hilson
7. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield
8. That’s What You Get - Paramore
9. Great DJ - The Ting Tings
10. Your Universe - Rico Blanco
11. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
12. Shake It - Metro Station
13. So What - P!nk
14. Kailan - Bamboo
15. Handa - Miguel Escueta
16. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
17. It’s Over - Jesse McCartney
18. Captured - Christian Bautista ft Sitti
19. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
20. Masarap Nga - Delara
21. Just Dance - Lady GaGa ft Colby O’Donis and Akon
22. I Don’t Know Why - Moony
23. Single - New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
24. This Is Me - Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas
25. Love Me or Hate Me - Lady Sovereign
26. Paper Planes - M.I.A.
27. Disturbia - Rihanna
28. Leave Out All the Rest - Linkin Park
29. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
30. This Is Me - Julianne ft Miguel Escueta




RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 as of September 26, 2008

1. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script
2. Crush - David Archuleta
3. Broken - Lifehouse
4. Im yours - Jason Mraz
5. Just Stand Up! - Artists Stand Up to Cancer
6. Mercy - One Republic
7. Keep Getting Better - Christina Aguilera
8. Single - New Kids On The Block ft Ne-Yo
9. Fall for You - Secondhand Serenade
10. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
11. Teka - Paraluman
12. So What - Pink
13. Superhuman - Chris Brown ft Keri Hilson
14. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
15. Kundiman - Silent Sanctuary
16. I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time - Mariah Carey
17. That’s What You Get - Paramore
18. This Is Me - Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas
19. Kailan - Bamboo
20. If I Were You - Kyla





Wave 89.1 Soul Review Countdown as of September 27, 2008

1. Out of this Club - Pussycat Dolls ft R. Kelly
2. Sunset - Charlie Wilson
3. Every Piece of My Heart - Atozzio
4. What You Do to Me - Charlie Wilson
5. Jockin’ Jay-Z - Jay-Z
6. Single - New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
7. Long Night - Nelly ft Usher
8. Live Your Life - T.I. ft Rihanna
9. Diagnosed with Love - Chris Brown
10. Mrs. Officer - Lil’ Wayne ft Bobby Valentino
11. The Sweetest Love - Robin Thicke
12. Like I Never Left - Whitney Houston ft Akon
13. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
14. You’re the Only One - Eric Benet
15. Go Girl - Ciara feat. T-Pain



Magic 89.9’s Magic 30 Countdown as of September 28, 2008

1. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script
2. Just Stand Up! - Artists Stand Up to Cancer
3. Shut Up and Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
4. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
5. Crush - David Archuleta
6. That’s What You Get - Paramore
7. Broken - Lifehouse
8. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
9. Superhuman - Chris Brown ft Keri Hilson
10. So What - P!nk
11. Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
12. Make It Mine - Jason Mraz
13. Disturbia - Rihanna
14. Whatever You Like - T.I.
15. Free Fallin’ - John Mayer
16. Disconnection Notice - Pupil
17. This is Me - Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas / Julianne ft Miguel Escueta
18. Keeps Gettin’ Better - Christina Aguilera
19. What’s Your Name - Usher ft will.i.am
20. Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall ft Akon
21. I Don’t Care - Fall Out Boy
22. Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
23. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
24. Heaven Sent - Keyshia Cole
25. Lost! - Coldplay
26. Shining Star - Get Far
27. Single - New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
28. It’s Over - Jesse McCartney
29. Frozen - Tami Chynn ft Akon
30. Can’t Believe It - T-Pain ft Lil’ Wayne

Teen heartthrob Sam Concepcion celebrates his 16th birthday through a solo concert entitled "I'll Find Your Heart" at the Music Museum on October 18, Saturday, at 8 p.m.

Concepcion is dedicating this special occasion to all his fans. "This is really for them, especially the Samsters," he said. "It's like my way of saying thank you for all the support that they've given me ever since I started in show biz. They've always been there for me."

"I never really dreamed of becoming a singer or an actor," he said. "Even when I was just a kid, I'd just sing or dance. I didn't expect any of these to happen but they just did. So I consider them as blessings."

Concepcion will be singing a variety of songs that will include some singles from his album, theme songs of the TV series that he has been part of, as well as contemporary, pop and novelty songs.

He finds it difficult to single out a song as his favorite for he listens to a wide range of artists. "Sometimes you find a musical element that's beautiful in this song, and sometimes in another, so I can't really pick one and say that this is my favorite," he said.

This is also reflected in the different artists that he emulates, which include Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Billy Crawford, Justin Timberlake, and Michael Jackson.

Concepcion will also perform selected numbers from stage musicals "Footloose" and "High School Musical" where he will be singing with Cheska Ortega, his love interest in the soap "I Love Betty La Fea."

He is currently concentrating on his studies and career and love is taking the backseat. "But if she comes my way first and knocks on my door, I'll gladly open and let her in to my heart," he said.

While Sam is very busy preparing for his birthday concert, he is also occupied doing "I Love Betty La Fea." A second album is also in the works under Universal Records. He is also a regular in TV 5's "Lipgloss" and a semi-regular in ABS CBN's "ASAP '08."

On October 18, Sam will also be joined by "Pinoy Dream Academy's" Iñaki Ting and Bea Muñoz, 24 Beat Dancers, Fairground band and other surprise guests. "I'll Find Your Heart" is produced by STAGES under the musical direction of Criss Buenviaje and the direction of Audie Gemora.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from September 26 to 29 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:



September 26 (Friday)

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.1%
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 19.3%
Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 19.2%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17.6%
Marimar (GMA-7) - 16.3%
El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%
Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
SiS (GMA-7) - 10.1%
Primetime:

Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 37%
Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 34.6%
Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 33.4%
Sirvivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 29.7%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.3%
I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 25.4%
Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 24%
Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23%
Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 21.5%


September 27 (Saturday)

Daytime

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.3%
Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 19.4%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 17.2%
Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 16%
Startalk (GMA-7) - 15.5%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%
That's My Doc (ABS-CBN) - 11%
Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 9.8%
Primetime:

Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 35.1%
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 31.3%
Celebrity Duets (GMA-7) - 28.1%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 23.7%
Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) - 18.8%
Varga (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) - 14.5%
XXX (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
Sine Totoo (GMA-7) - 10.3%


September 28 (Sunday)

Daytime

SOP (GMA-7) - 18%
ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 16%
Dear Friend (GMA-7) - 15%
Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 12.6%
The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 11.1%
Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 11%
Matanglawin (ABSPCBN) - 9%
Primetime:

Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) - 27.9%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 23.7%
Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 23.6%
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 23%
All Star K (GMA-7) - 21.6%
Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 20.3%
Megathirty (ABS-CBN) - 16.6%
Ful Haus (GMA-7) - 16.5%
SNBO: Newsmakers (GMA-7) - 14.2%


September 29 (Monday)

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23%
Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 21%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.6%
Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 19.5%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.9%
Marimar (GMA-7) - 18.7%
El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 17.9%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
SiS (GMA-7) - 13.5%
Primetime:

Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 38.8%
Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 36.4%
Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 34.8%
Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 31.8%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.3%
I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 28.2%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 27.8%
Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 25.8%
Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
My Husband's Woman (GMA-7) - 22.7%


Source: AGB Nielsen Media Research, Philippines

The Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo graces the cover of Preview Magazine’s October 2008 issue, her first-ever for any fashion magazine!


Learn more about this 20-year-old superstar in the making in the October 2008 issue of Preview Magazine now available in magazine outlets nationwide!

Young actress Kim Chiu on Tuesday dismissed speculations that she is suffering from anorexia.

Anorexia, an eating disorder, is characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, which is usually controlled by vomiting, starvation, drugs, or excessive exercise.

In an interview, Chiu said she practices a healthy lifestyle and that she actually has a really good appetite.

Although she’s evidently losing weight, Chiu stressed that she is not on a diet. On the contrary, she said that she has been eating a lot to shape up her body.

In the hopes of maintaining a healthy body and eventually gaining weight, Chiu has hired a nutritionist so her food intake will be closely supervised.

In the meantime, Chiu is busy promoting her latest television show "My Only Hope" with on-screen partner Gerald Anderson.

"My Only Hope" is the follow-up project of the hit tandem after the success of their show "My Girl" on ABS-CBN.

Actress Toni Gonzaga on Tuesday defended her sister Alex on reports that the latter mimics her comedic antics. She did say, however, that she wouldn’t mind if her younger sister were to imitate her acting style.

Toni mentioned that it is inevitable for people to compare her to Alex because they are, after all, siblings. She actually believed that it would be better that way as compared to being matched up with other stars that have no blood relation with her.

Toni said that she is very proud of her sister, seeing how Alex is doing her best to make a name of her own in the showbiz industry.

No pressure anymore

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.Com, showbiz newcomer Alex Gonzaga said that she no longer feels any pressure being Toni’s sister.

Despite many instances when people kept on comparing her to Toni, Alex stated that she is glad that she has also received praise from reviewers and showbiz pundits for her acting prowess.

Alex is currently busy with ABS-CBN’s weekly television show “My Only Hope,” a follow-up show of the hit television series “My Girl” starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. Her sister Toni, on the other hand, is busy with her upcoming movie in Star Cinema entitled “My Only U” with ace comedian Vhong Navarro.

Controversial actor Baron Geisler has denied reports that he was detained in Venice early this month.

In a recent interview at Star Magic’s 2009 Catalogue Launch, Geisler deemed the reports as “foul” since he was in Europe with the cast of “Jay” when the issue surfaced.

“Jay,” an independent motion picture, was an entry in the Venice International Film Festival.

Although the film didn’t garner awards in the competition, Geisler was still happy as they have received a lot of positive feedback.

Geisler explained that they were set to be back in the country by Tuesday, September 2. However, he said that it was reset to Sunday, September 7 because they missed their original scheduled flight.

"There's no truth that I was detained. I just had a delayed flight because we missed our September 2 flight. That's why I arrived late," he said.

Geisler said that he cannot believe how his delayed flight to Manila would give birth to rumors that he was being detained in Venice.

"I just learned while I was in Venice that there's an issue here (in Manila) that I was inside the detention cell," he said.

Aside from the rumor, Geisler said that his delayed return to the country caused him another problem since he lost a big project with veteran actress Maricel Soriano.

He said that he was scheduled to work for the movie “Tenement” with Soriano on the first week of September. Since he failed to appear on time, his role was given to actor Eric Fructoso.

In the meantime, Geisler is finishing his shoot of “Baler,” a forthcoming film with Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis. He is also set to be seen on “Eva Fonda,” an upcoming television series with sexy actress Cristine Reyes.

Baron snatched headlines when a sexual harassment case was filed against him by Patricia Martinez, daughter of celebrity couple William Martinez and Yayo Aguila.

Another mysterious accident hounds a second contestant of the Halloween episode of TV5's Philippines' Scariest Challenge.

Binulabog ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kaninang alas-kuwatro ng umaga, September 29, sa tawag ng isang mataas na executive sa TV5 dahil sa pagkakabangga ng sasakyan ni Joyce Jimenez sa Urdaneta, Pangasinan pagkatapos mag-taping para sa Friday night show ng TV5 na Philippines' Scariest Challenge.

Ghost hunting sa Teacher's Camp sa Baguio ang episode kung saan naglaban-laban sina Joyce, Gwen Garci, at Precious Lara Quigaman. Sa taping pa lang, may nararamdaman na raw talaga ang tatlong challengers. Ngunit ayon sa report ng production crew na naroon, nilalabanan daw nina Joyce at Gwen ang mga takot nila samantalang dasal naman nang dasal si Precious.

Alas-kuwatro nga ng umaga, papauwi na ang lahat, naaksidente at nawasak ang kotse ni Joyce sa Urdaneta. Apat ang sakay ng sasakyan; si Joyce, ang driver, ang kanyang personal assistant, at ang kanyang road manager. May iniwasan daw na bus ang driver at nalaglag ang sasakyan sa palayan, nagpaikot-ikot ng kung ilang beses bago bumangga sa puno.

Ang driver ng sasakay ang unang nakalabas dahil naging unconscious si Joyce na bukod sa hindi naigalaw ang paa ay nagkasugat sa mukha. Dinala ang apat sa Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital, kung saan binigyan muna sila ng karampatang lunas bago sila dinala sa Medical City sa Pasig City.

Napauwi ng wala sa oras ang manager ni Joyce na si Shirley Kuan na sinamahan si KC Concepcion para sa European premiere ng For The First Time ng Star Cinema dahil "all the world is calling and texting me if I know it already."

Kaninang alas-siete ng gabi, habang nagpapa-dinner ang PEP management sa contributors nila sa Cibo restaurant sa Gateway Mall, nakatanggap kami ng dalawang tawag.

Una, nasa recovery room na raw si Joyce at naayos nang lahat ang dapat gamutin sa kanya. Ang ikalawang tawag, mula na naman sa original source ng pagkabangga ni Joyce.

"Si Gwen, pag-uwi sa Maynila, nakabangga ng bata ang sasakyan niya," sabi ng aming source.

Kinilabutan kami sa natanggap naming tawag kaya't sinabi naming i-text na lang ang detalye kesa marinig namin.

Sketchy pa ang report dahil ang dapat na matawagan, katulad ng executive producer at iba pang personnel sa show, at sa TV5 ay busy pang lahat kay Joyce.

Hindi pa alam kung si Gwen ang nagda-drive ng sasakyan ngunit may kasama raw itong driver.

Dagdag pa ng aming source, "Ang lahat ng napanalunan ni Gwen [sa show], nauwi sa pagpapa-ospital nung batang nabangga."

Wala pang bumabalik sa mga tinawagan namin para makadagdag ng impormasyon.

Pang-Halloween special ang episode na ito ng Philippines' Scariest Challenge, ipalalabas sa huling Biyernes ng October. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Comedy has never been this hot and sexy. So get ready as the sultriest and sexiest women in the country unite in ABS-CBN's funniest and wackiest all-female-gag show "Banana Split."

Be awed by the irresistible charms of lead stars Angelica Panganiban, Cristine Reyes, Roxanne Guinoo and Valerie Concepcion together with gorgeous and talented celebrities RR Enriquez, Princess Ryan and Dianne Medina.

See these hot babes the way you have never seen them before and be captivated by their humor and wit.

Also, watch out for weekly guest hunks like Zanjoe Marudo, Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz and Jake Cuenca.

See if the boys can handle the girls' antics.

How naughty and wacky can the girls get?

Find out this October in "Banana Split" on ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN star Claudine Barretto said that she has nothing against co-star Angelica Panganiban, who plays the role of Scarlet, a kontrabida in the hit television series "Iisa Pa Lamang."

In an interview, Barretto dismissed speculations that there's tension between her and Panganiban on the set of the series.

"We are very, very close. She's like my little sister," Barretto said.

The actress said she treats Panganiban like she does other young female stars of ABS-CBN.

"Everybody in ABS-CBN, I treat them as my little sisters," the actress said.

The youngest of the Barretto sisters also extended her appreciation to all the viewers and supporters of the series.

"Maraming salamat sa suporta niyo, sa lahat ng nanonood ng 'Iisa Pa Lamang', sa lahat ng gumagaya ng lines namin. On behalf of everybody, our directors, our crew and AD namin, maraming salamat sa lahat, sobra," she said.

Barretto even shared that viewers will be seeing more interesting twists in the series.

"Marami pa kayong aabangan, sobra sobrang daming twist ng 'Iisa Pa Lamang','" she said.

New movies

Barretto will soon be busy shooting other movies under Star Cinema.

"Aside from 'Iisa Pa Lamang', I will be doing a movie, of course, under Star Cinema," she said.

Barretto said she hasn't yet been told what the story of the film is about.

"Maraming nakapila na movies, and I'm not sure if we are allowed to say kung ano yon," she explained.

The actress said she will be doing the movie next year, and it's definitely a love story.

Condoles with Gabby

Barretto also expressed sympathy and extended her condolences to the leading man in the series, Gabby Concepcion, whose father Rollie Concepcion passed away last week.

"You know I wasn't able to go to the funeral or to the wake because I left. I was out of town, but my prayers are always with him and his family. Nakakalungkot kasi ang dami niyang pinagadananaan ngayon," she said.

“Ang hiling ko lang na bilang kaibigan at katrabaho ni Gabby na sana ay ipagdasal natin kasi hindi madali ang pinagdadaanan niya. Ang tagal niyang hindi nakita ang tatay niya tapos ito pa ang nangyari. So ipagdasal natin ng strength pa at grace from God," she added.

Claudine also shared her happiness about her two kids -- Sabina and Santino. Despite being busy fulfilling her showbiz commitments, she said she makes sure that she has quality time for her kids.

"And the babies are big na. Sabina is doing well in school. Si Santino is running and running. He's advanced for his age," she said.

Barretto is married to actor Raymart Santiago.

Actor John Lloyd Cruz is excited about his three upcoming films under Star Cinema, especially the one with Star for All Seasons, Vilma Santos.

In an interview, Cruz said that he's just waiting for the right time to work with Santos, since the latter is too busy with her duties as governor of Batangas province.

"Of course, nandiyan pa din ang pending movie with Ms. Vilma Santos, yun lang talaga, yung schedule lang talaga. But I understand, and we understand na medyo mahirap maglingkod sa bayan. At kung mayroon siyang kailangang i-prioritize, it's the people of Batangas. So, okay lang,” he said.

Cruz added it would be best for the governor to focus on her priorities as a public servant before shooting the movie.

The actor said he is willing to wait, even if it takes forever, just so he can make a movie with one of the country’s great artists.

“Ako, kung kailangan akong maghintay forever, maghihintay ako para makagawa ng pelikula with Governor Vi,” he said.

Cruz said he is still clueless on what the story of the film is all about since it has undergone changes by the director and writers.

Film with Gretchen

Aside from working with 'Ate Vi,' reports said Cruz will also be doing a movie with socialite-actress Gretchen Barretto.

In a previous interview with Barretto, she said she would like to do a movie with Cruz since it will be a unique team up.

Cruz agreed. "Dyosa ‘yon. Parang hindi tayo sanay na marinig yon mula sa pinakamaganda at nirerespetong mukha sa industriya, but nonetheless, sobra din akong excited na makatrabaho siya."

"Sana ay magkaroon kami ng pagkakataon na mabigyan ng magandang material. Sana ay paniwalaan namin pareho ang material para magawa namin yung pelikula. Sana ay matuloy,” Cruz said.

The actor said that the film might be produced by ABS-CBN's movie outfit, Star Cinema.

"It's a concept na nagsimula sa Star Cinema na nasagap ko, and ngayon, inaasahan kong mangyayari. Tapos pangarap ko ding makagawa ng ganoong tema, may December affair," he said.

Aside from doing a movie with Santos and Barretto, Cruz will also be doing a follow-up movie with pop star Sarah Geronimo.

"As of today, sigurado yun, matutuloy. So, abangan niyo at may parating," he said.

Cruz and Geronimo made headlines with the success of their first movie together "A Very Special Love" under Star Cinema.

Cruz, a member of Star Magic, is now busy playing the role of Armando in ABS-CBN's television series "I Love Betty La Fea" with his long-time on-screen partner actress Bea Alonzo.

Kris Aquino topped YES! magazine's list of Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers published on its October 2008 issue. Earlier this morning, September 29, Kris thanked YES! and PEP editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon through a text message.

Kris started her text message to Ms. Maglipon by saying that she will thank the YES! and PEP editor-in-chief live on her morning show in ABS-CBN with Boy Abunda, Boy & Kris. Then the TV host-actress mentioned where the big portion of her talent fees from her endorsements actually go.

"The bulk of my advertising this year went to Baby James's educational fund (pre-paid lump sum from Grade 1 to 4th year college), his wealth-managed trust fund which we'll receive after college graduation and Josh's wealth-managed fund as well," said Kris.

Baby James is Kris's son to husband James Yap while Josh is her love child with actor Phillip Salvador.

"Josh will always need special care," Kris continued, "so I promised my mom [former President Corazon Aquino] to make sure that he'll always be ok financially. He is always her top worry."

The former Philippine president was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year and Kris told Ms. Maglipon that she also helps in the medical expenses.

"I take care of some of my mom's medical expenses because it makes me feel good but she's forever wanting to pay me back," she said.

Although Kris did not mention exactly where the money came from, she said that, "James has fulfilled his promise to his family to build a bigger home in their province.

"Thank you for this recognition," she told Ms. Maglipon.

Kris emerged on top of the YES! list because she is "without a doubt the queen of product endorsements, with 21 products to her name."

According to YES!, Kris is a favorite of advertisers because "she is very easy to work with, and is very professional, arriving for a shoot prepared, with her lines memorized."

But Kris's best asset is that "she connects well with consumers, whatever bracket of society they belong to."

The YES! list of Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers is based on the live contracts of the celebrities up to at least October 2008.

The October 2008 issue of YES! is now available in leading magazine stands and bookstores nationwide. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Tahasang sinabi ni Bea Alonzo na totoong nanliligaw sa kanya si Jake Cuenca subalit wala pa anyang katiyakan ang kanyang pagsagot ng “Oo” sa idinidulog na pag-ibig ng aktor.

“I hope he understands. I still have my career to think of. Pero nand’yan lang naman ‘yan, di ba?” pahayag ni Bea sa paglulunsad ng Star Magic 2009 Catalogue kung saan ang lahat ng mga miyembro ng Star Magic ay nakaputi.

Litaw na litaw ang ganda ni Bea ng gabing ‘yon kaya hindi lalo napigil ni Jake ang kanyang paghanga sa aktres. Pero may aasahan kaya si Cuenca sa kanya bilang manliligaw?

“Gaya nga po ng nasabi ko, acting ang pinagbubutihan ko ngayon. Wala muna ang pag-ibig,” sagot ni Bea na lalong gumaganda habang itinatanggi ang sitwasyon.

Ang ”Betty La Fea” anya ang kanyang tinututukan at parang bumalot na sa kanyang katauhan ang karakter ng banyagang tauhan sa pinakabagong teleserye ng ABS-CBN.

“Nag-i-enjoy na ako sa portrayal ko ng Betty La Fea. Ibang klase. I am already in her body and soul,” sabi ni Bea.

Ano ang pagkakapareho nila ni Betty?

“Pareho kaming vulnerable sa real love. Naku, nakaka-in love talaga ang character,” excited na wika ng aktres.

Kahit anya ang “pagtitinginan” nila ni John Lloyd Cruz ay hindi niya binibigyan ng kaukulang “kaseryosohan” dahil ang pag-aartista ang kanyang pangunahing layunin. “Wala din po ako panahon sa love dahil busy lagi sa taping,” wika ni Bea.

Dalawang araw anya sa loob ng isang linggo siya nagti-taping ng ”Betty La Fea” pero umaga na siya madalas nakakauwi dahil inaabot ng kinabukasan ang produksyon.

“Kaya paano pa po ako magkakaroon ng time sa love,” wika ng mestizang aktres.

Walang kagatul-gatol na inamin naman ni Jake na nililigawan niya si Bea.

“I must admit that I am in love with Bea. I find her very pretty. Wala namang masama, di ba?” tanong ni Jake sa paglulunsad ng Star Magic 2009 Catalogue sa EDSA Shangri-La Hotel sa Mandaluyong City noong Linggo ng gabi.

Ayon kay Cuenca, hindi naman niya itinatanggi na may pagtatangi rin si John Lloyd kay Bea pero may karapatan siyang ipadama ang kanyang damdamin sa aktres. Aminado si Jake na nagseselos sa kanya si John Lloyd pero ano anya ang kanyang magagawa kung in-love siya sa aktres.

“We go out together, totoo ‘yon. Because we are friends and I court her. Maganda naman ang aming relasyon. Sana, magustuhan din niya ako.”

“Kaya lang dahil busy kami pareho, mukhang wala pang formal relationship. Basta ang mahalaga ay tinatanggap niya ako bilang suitor. ‘Yon ang mahalaga, di ba?” ani Jake.

Para sa aktor na inilunsad ng ABS-CBN bilang action star sa “Palos,” ang importante ay nabuksan muli ang kanyang puso pagkatapos ng kanyang ugnayan kay Roxanne Guinoo.

Isa ito sa mga palatandaan ng kanyang pagiging liberal sa puso at isip.

Lumaki sa Amerika si Jake subalit nagpalipat-lipat siya ng mga bansa kabilang sa Europa dahil sa hanapbuhay ng kanyang mga magulang sa isang multinational company.

Kaya naman dinala niya ang liberalismo sa showbiz kabilang ang pag-pose ng seksi sa mga magasin at billboard.

“I know I have something to show so why do I have to hide it,” katwiran ni Cuenca.

Pati ang pag-atake ng mga intriga laban sa kanya ay malawak ang pang-unawa ng aktor.

“Intrigues are part of the business. Without intrigues, movie stars like me won’t be talked about. Without the movie press, we are nothing,” sabi ni Jake.

Ibinalita rin niya na gumagawa siya ng isang pelikulang pantasya katambal si Shaina Magdayao at isang TV drama kung saan ay kapartner din niya ang batang aktres.

Just a few days after winning two awards in the 6th International Pacific Meridian Film Festival in Russia, Brillante Mendoza was once again honored in an international film fest. Brillante, first-time filmmaker Francis Xavier Pasion, and John Torres were among the directors who won in the recently concluded Bangkok International Film Festival.

The sixth edition of the Bangkok IFF took place from September 23 to 30 in Thailand. Ferdy Lapuz, one of the producers of Serbis, say that this film won the Golden Kinnaree Award in the Southeast Asian competition at the Bangkok IFF. Serbis shows the life of a family who operate a run-down movie house showing sex flicks in Pampanga. Gina Pareño, Julio Diaz, Jaclyn Jose, Coco Martin, and Kristoffer King are some of the stars who topbill this award-winning film.

The Cinemalaya 2008 entry Jay, directed by Francis Xavier Pasion, bagged the Special Mention Award in the main competition category. Baron Geisler and Coco Martin appear in this film about a TV producer creating a documentary about a homosexual teacher.

John Torres' Years When I was A Child Outside won special mention in the Southeast Asian competition. This 2007 Cinemanila International Film Festival entry is also known for its alternative title is Taon noong ako'y anak sa labas.

According to the official website of the Bangkok IFF, the Golden Kinnaree Award "symbolizes the creative spirit—looking to the future, while respecting the achievements and traditions of the past—flying between the worlds of reality and imagination." This award was won by Brillante Mendoza for Serbis.

The winners were chosen by a six-member jury panel, including Thailand-based, Lao-Australian-ethnic actor Ananda Everingham, Swedish festival artistic director Martial Knaebel and Singaporean director Eric Khoo. The Bangkok IFF has two divisions: the main competition and Southeast Asian competition, each featuring 10 films from the world and the region.

The Bangkok IFF screened around 80 films from over 40 countries during its week-long run. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Actor Piolo Pascual is enjoying shooting with actress Angel Locsin in their upcoming film "Land Down Under."

“Masaya, it's a nice experience. It's something na hindi pa namin nagagawa before. And for this movie, ang daming first," Pascual said.

One of the firsts is the fact that they're filming it in Australia since the movie has a lot of scenes with horses.

"Kung sa 'Lobo', we had to deal with dogs, dito naman, horses naman. So Angel and I are actually teasing each other, baka naman sa susunod, cat woman naman siya," he said.

Pascual said that aside from the fun of working in a nice foreign land, they are enjoying working with the rest of the team, especially with their director Rory Quintos.

"Maganda yung experience, and I hope na matapos kami in time for the showing," he said.

Angel's accident

Pascual also confirmed that Locsin had an accident while doing an action scene with horses.

"Okay naman si Angel. It was just an accident. We were galloping when she was trying to catch up. Paghagis ng lubid ay tumama sa left eye niya ang lubid. But it was nothing serious naman. She was rushed to hospital. The doctor advised her to sleep. Natulog siya sa farm ng isa naming kasama. The next day, back to the set nagsho-shoot ulit siya, okay na siya," he said.

Pascual said that they had to cut the scene because of the accident, but every one was back to work the next day.

"Wala naman, natural naman yon. It's very physical. Hindi naman siya straight out na drama. Marami kaming scenes na nagho-horse back riding kami ni Angel. Maraming scenes na takbuhan. It's very active and very different from all the movies I've done before," he said.

Pascual is set to leave again for Australia in mid-October and will be staying there for two weeks to complete the film with Locsin.

He is also set to go to Europe for a concert dubbed "Heartthrobs in Europe" with Sam Milby last week of October.

After finishing "Land Down Under," Pascual will be doing another television series for ABS-CBN.

Pascual is one of the cover stars on Star Magic 2009's Catalogue by ABS-CBN Publishing.

Beauty queen Janina San Miguel has resigned as the country’s official representative to the 2008 Miss World beauty pageant.

A statement from the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) said San Miguel cited as reason for her decision the recent death of his grandfather.

“The untimely demise of her grandfather, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from fulfilling her duties for the said title," the BPCI statement read.

“BPCI wishes to express its gratitude to Ms. San Miguel for this act of graciousness and concern for the country. They also wish her well in her future endeavors," it added.

In accordance with BCPI’s rules and regulations, 1st Runner-Up Danielle Castaño will replace San Miguel as the official Philippine representative who will vie for the Ms. World 2008 plum in Johannesburg. - GMANews.TV

Actress Roxanne Guinoo denied reports that she is now the new found love of actor Sid Lucero, who is her leading man in ABS-CBN’s hit afternoon series, “Ligaw na Bulaklak.”

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Guinoo admitted that she is now closer to Lucero but denied that she is romantically involved with him.

“Oo, actually kung saan patapos na ang Ligaw, doon nagkaroon ng isyu. Pero hindi, hindi. Trabaho lang,” Guinoo said.

The actress said that unlike her other leading men who eventually became her boyfriend, Lucero is definitely not one of them.

“Ito hindi. Patapos na ang show, wala talaga. At may girlfriend siya for five years, at bumibisita ang girlfriend niya,” she explained.

Guinoo said that not being romantically linked to Lucero, and her other leading man, rock star-turned-actor Mark Abaya, is not a loss at all since she can work without being emotionally involved.

“Dito kasi, trabaho lang talaga ako. Hindi ako involved sa taong ka-partner ko. Dito ay team lang kami ni Sid at Kuya Mark,” she said.

The actress said she really enjoyed doing “Ligaw na Bulaklak, ” a series that challenged her acting skills.

“Dito, nag-e-effort kami dito kasi hindi kami real life sweetheart. Pero kapag on screen ay solid ang kilig. Sa akin, bilang artista, mas pabor iyong hindi ka stuck sa isang partner mo. Ako, ngayon ko na e-enjoy ang trabaho ko talaga,” Guinoo said.

“Ligaw na Bulaklak” is being shown until October.

Guinoo, who has made headlines because of her failed romantic affairs, is now busy with her upcoming gag show “Banana Split” with RR Enriquez, Princess Ryan, Dianne Medina, Cristine Reyes and Angelica Panganiban.

Guinoo started her career when she joined ABS-CBN's teen edition of Star Circle Quest (SCQ) in 2004. Her first boyfriend was also a former SCQ contestant, Joross Gamboa.

After Joross, she was linked to Willie Revillame, host of the daily noontime show "Wowowee," but the rumor died down after Roxanne and Jake Cuenca were seen going out together.

Aside from being busy taping for "Banana Split," Roxanne is also engaged with her upcoming movies, "Mr. Housewife," with Revillame, and "Florinda" with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano.

Ilang oras bago tumulak ulit papuntang US ang Pambansang Kamao na si Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao ay nakapanayam siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kahapon, September 24.

Muling nagtungo sa US si Pacman upang maghanda para sa kanyang matinding training bilang preparasyon sa laban niya sa boxing ring with the Golden Boy of Boxing na si Oscar dela Hoya on December 6 sa MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Sa naturang laban, kung papalarin si Pacman at muling manalo ay higit sa $15 million ang kanyang mapapanalunan. Kaya sa edad ni Pacman ngayon na 29 years old, siya na ang pinakamayaman at pinakasikat na Filipino athlete sa kasalukuyang henerasyon.

Ayon sa business manager ni Pacman na si Eric Pineda ay good for two more big fights pa sa boxing ring si Manny. Win or lose daw with his bout with dela Hoya, may dalawang laban pa raw si Pacman with Ricky Hatton sa March or April 2009 at kay Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on July or August 2009.

Ang dalawang naturang boxers ay kabilang sa listahan ng mga pound-for-pound boxing champions, kung saan nangunguna si Pacquaio.

Galing na mismo kay Manny na magre-retire na siya sa boxing sa August 2009. Matutupad na raw kasi ang dream niyang makaharap sa boxing ring si dela Hoya at doon pa lang daw ay puwede na siyang magretiro—manalo man siya o matalo.

Kinumpirma rin niya ang balitang tatakbo siya ulit para sa isang posisyon sa gobyerno sa 2010.

"Ibang laban naman ang haharapin ko sa 2009," sabi ni Manny. "Siguro naman ay puwede ko nang pagtuunan ang ibang bagay pagkatapos ng mga laban ko. Ito na kasi ang gusto ng mga magulang ko at ng misis ko [Jinkee Pacquiao] na mag-retire na ako. Kaya gagawin ko ito para matuwa sila.

"Gusto ko naman din mag-concentrate sa pagtulong sa aking mga kababayan sa Mindanao. Napagdesisyunan na naming ito at tuloy ang mga plano namin sa 2010," pahabol niya.

Pormal na ring winelcome si Manny ng political party ni President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na KAMPI (Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino). Plus factor daw si Manny sa naturang partido dahil magkakaroon ng concentration ang partido sa mga taga-Mindanao, lalo na sa mga taga-South Cotabato na napapalibutan ng kaguluhan.

Noong 2007 ay tumakbo bilang congressman sa unang distrito ng General Santos City si Pacman, pero natalo siya sa eleksiyon ng kanyang kalaban at kinakapatid na si Representative Darlene Antonino. Kinapos kasi sa oras at panahon si Manny para sa kanyang pagkampanya noon dahil nagkaroon siya ng rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Sa pagsama ni Pacman sa KAMPI, malamang daw na matupad na ang isa pang pangarap niya. Ito ay ang makapagsilbi na siya sa mga taga-Mindanao bilang isang government official.

"Gusto ko talagang makatulong sa aking mga kababayan. Hindi sapat ang magkaroon lang ako ng karangalan sa larong boksing. Gusto ko ay higit pa roon. Ipagdasal natin lahat na maging matagumpay din ako sa 2010," saad ni Manny. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Former actress Nadia Montenegro hurled blame and accusations at entertainment columnist, radio and TV host Cristy Fermin during an interview on "The Buzz", the ABS-CBN entertainment talk show where Fermin is a co-host. Montenegro accused Fermin of betrayal and of trying to destroy her reputation.

Montenegro said she lost her friendship with Gretchen Barretto due to intrigues allegedly sown by Fermin. During the interview, the former actress questioned Fermin’s credibility, noting that a court has found the TV host guilty of libel.

She also hinted that Fermin is allegedly asking for money in exchange for a good publicity.

She also blamed Fermin’s alleged lies for her mother’s hospitalization. Montenegro’s mother, Linda, who is based in California, is confined to a hospital due to high blood.

Fermin was reportedly in Canada when the interview was conducted.

Below are excerpts of Montenegro’s interview on “The Buzz” Sunday:

On her mother’s hospitalization and the effects of her feud with Fermin on her children:

“…I got a call na she was rushed to a hospital dahil sa taas ng presyon. And she was practically begging me to just, you know, keep quiet. And I had to ask for forgiveness from my mother. Kasi sabi ko, ‘Ma, sobra na. Kailangan na.’ Hindi sa sinasaway ko siya, pero kailangan na. Ayoko nang umiyak.”

“Kasi hindi naman kami pala-away na pamilya. Pinalaki ako ng nanay ko na may respeto. Pero seven months na akong tumatahimik.”

“Kasi pag pamilya mo na yung sinisiraan, pamilya mo na yung tinatapakan, I have to be the mother that I am. May mga anak ako na pumapasok sa eskwelahan. Sana naman huwag nilang ipagkait sa akin iyon. Na nakakapaglakad ‘yong mga anak ko na nakataas ang noo. Because if there’s one thing that I am, I know that I’m a very good mother.”

“Apektado sila. They text me in school, ‘Mommy, bakit ka nila ginaganito? Why do they say these things? Di ba ang sabi mo sa amin maging friends sa lahat, mag-smile sa lahat?’ Iyon ang tinuturo ko sa mga anak ko.”


“I’m doing this for my children, for my mom, and for my family. And for my name.”

On her lost friendship with Barretto:

“Alam nyo kasi seven months ago, you know I lost a very good friend. I lost her because of intrigues. I lost her because of Cristy Fermin who until this day has not proven that text message that she told Gretchen that I sent to all the reporters. Nagharap-harap kami sa Rembrandt [Hotel] wala siyang napakita. Cristy Fermin, humingi ka ng oras kay Boy, sa asawa ko, nakiusap ka kay Boy kung pwede mo akong solohin sa itaas sa Rembrandt. Kahit ayoko nang makita yang pagmumukha mo, pinagbigyan kita.”

“Seven months ago, iyon ang naganap. Na-skandalo ako, ako ang pinakamasamang tao, pinakamasamang kaibigan sa balat ng mundo. Pero never akong lumabas, hindi ko napagtanggol sarili ko.”

“Kasi sabi nila hindi titigil si Cristy Fermin. Hindi siya tumigil. May mga artistang hindi makapaglaban. Wala na kaming laban. May mikropono siya, may makinilya siya, may ballpen siya. Pinapakain niya sa pamilya niya ‘yong sinasabi niyang hanap-buhay. Sa paninirang-puri. Ilang artista ang hindi makapaglaban. Walang mawawala sa akin. Wala na ako sa showbiz. Wala akong show, wala akong pelikula. Hindi ko kailangang magcomeback, wala.”

“Before the Gretchen issue, she was my nanay. She was texting me, ‘Anak, mahal kita,’ at naniwala ako. And after one day, she turned her back on me and I’m the worst person.”

On Fermin allegedly asking money for good publicity:

“Lahat na tinawag niya sa akin. Pero noong tinira na niya si Boy na asawa ko, na nananahimik, sinabi ni Cristy may article siya. Na hindi nakakapatay ang salita. Wala na si Tito Rolly (Gabby Concepcion’s father). Hihintayin ko pa ba na mangyari sa asawa at nanay ko iyon? May nanay din siyang nakaratay. Di ba dapat pag-aksayahan nalang niya ng panahon na ipagdasal iyong nanay niya kaysa siraan niya lahat ng tao dito? Sobra na eh. Sobra na siya. Wala akong natatandaan na ginawa sa kanya. Wala. Siguro wala lang siyang napapakinabangan sa akin dahil hindi ako magbabayad para purihin mo lang ako.”

“I do not want to lose another friend because of Cristy’s lies. I have to remind the public and Cristy Fermin that you are convicted for libel, you have no credibility. I do not know, but I have to say this, and I’m here to fight for what I believe in. Wala nang mawawala sa akin. After nito, I am not going to say anything anymore. After nito, sisiraan pa rin niya ako, siguro dahil wala nang budhi si Cristy Fermin.

On her alleged role in the current rift between friend Gabby Concepcion and his manager, Rose Flaminiano:

“Kaya lang ako tinawag na ‘sulsultant’ kasi tingin ko may sariling sulsultant si Rose Flaminiano. And that is Cristy Fermin. Hindi ko rin alam kung saan nanggagaling ang galit ni Rose Flaminiano. I am just a personal friend of Gabby. Gabby has his own mind, he makes his own decisions. Kahit kailan hindi ako nakialam sa negosyo, sa mga budget sa mga taping, never. I have always been just a friend who advises him. Why will I deprive him? He’s been gone for a while.”

“If Rose Flaminiano can even show me one proof na kumita ako ng piso kay Gabby, ipakita mo sa akin ngayon.”

“Siguro dahil she’s an obsessive manager, ayaw niyang may napapalapit kay Gabby. Siguro nakita niya noong day one noong nagkita kami ni Gabby nagkalapit agad kami. Siguro akala niya ako ‘yon. Ang akin lang sana huwag naman niyang ilihis iyong issue. Huwag niya akong pag-initan. Alam niyang wala akong kinalaman dito. Ang harapin niya ‘yong lahat ng mga kaso at isyu na nasa harap niya ngayon.”

On actors helpless against Fermin:

“Lahat halos ng artista rito hindi makakibo, hindi makalaban. Pero ako walang mawawala. Hindi ko gustong bumalik sa showbiz. Sana pagkatapos nito, itigil mo na. At sa lahat ng mga nakapaligid kay Cristy, yung mga tumatawag sa asawa ko, na sinasabing bakit ko sila dinadawit, dahil masyado nyo na akong inapi. Isang beses pa akong makarinig ng sinisiraan ninyo ako, ibubulgar ko lahat. Lahat.”

Naibalita na ang susunod na soap ng kapareha ni Richard Gutierrez sa Codename: Asero na si Heart Evangelista ay ang Luna Mystica, isang fantaserye kung saan si Mark Anthony Fernandez ang makakasama niya. Manggagaling naman si Mark sa magtatapos sa susunod na linggo na romantic-comedy series na Ako si Kim Samsoon ka-partner si Regine Velasquez.

Ang Luna Mystica ang papalit sa Codename: Asero kapag nagtapos ito.

Si Richard naman, nagsisimula nang mag-aral ng fencing dahil ang kanyang susunod na primetime series sa GMA-7 ay Zorro, ang fictional Mexican character na isinulat ni Johnston McCulley noong 1919.

Una itong naisapelikula ni Douglas Fairbanks noong 1920 na may titulong The Mask of Zorro. Ang naturang first Hollywood action star din ang gumawa ng sequel nito noong 1925 na Don Q, Son of Zorro. Si Antonio Banderas ang huling gumanap na Zorro sa big screen noong 1998 at 2005.

Sa TV naman, una itong naging serial sa Walt Disney noong 1957 at si Guy Williams ang gumanap sa Zorro hanggang magtapos ito noong 1959.

Noong 2007, nag-team up ang Sony TV at Telemundo para sa seryeng Zorro: La Espada Y La Rosa starring the Peruvian actor Christian Meier at naipalabas ito sa Pilipinas, sa ABS-CBN. Malamang na ito ang rights na binili ng GMA-7 para sa bagong show ni Richard.

Hinahanapan pa ng bagong makakapareha si Richard para sa Zorro.

Ang Zorro ang ika-pitong lead-starrer ni Richard sa primetime block ng GMA-7. Una siyang nabigyan ng malaking break sa Mulawin, na sinundan ng Sugo, Captain Barbell, Lupin, Kamandag, at ang kasalukuyang Codename: Asero.

Pero bago siya naging lead star sa mga nabanggit na fantaserye at action-adventure series ng GMA-7 ay nakasama muna siya sa mga primetime soaps gaya ng Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin at Habang Kapiling Ka. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

After keeping everybody guessing with what was really going on between them, Cristine Reyes and Dennis Trillo finally came clean and admitted to the public about their relationship a month ago, but then subsequently declared that they were a couple no more.

When Cristine was hospitalized last week supposedly due to a suicide attempt (which Cristine later clarified. She was just over fatigued), tongues started wagging that her ex-boyfriend was the main cause for her condition.

During the presscon for her new all-girl gag show Banana Split last September 25 at ABS-CBN, Cristine shares that there was definitely no connection between Dennis and what happened to her. The Eva Fonda star said that she didn’t even know if Dennis had already heard about it.

But the 19 year old actress says she does not feel bad that he was not able to visit her while she was in the hospital. “At this time, kailangan kasi naming i-prioritize yung mga kailangan naming i-prioritize. Yung aming mga career,” she says to the press.

Although the two have been saying they have definitely broken up, reports say that Cristine’s car is still very much visible in the vicinity of her former network. But Cristine clarifies that it was just her driver who goes there to pick up her stylist, who also does work in the network.

During the presscon, the media also showed concern with the bruises visible on both sides of Cristine’s arms, but the Kahit Isang Saglit star clarifies yet again that the marks also had nothing to do with Dennis or anybody else for the matter. “Pasain kasi talaga ako. Madali lang magkaroon ng pasa. Isang bunggo lang, pasa na kagad,” she stresses.

Looking visibly happy, Cristine looks thoughtful when asked if she is doing okay now that she’s single again. “I’ve moved on because kailangan ko mag-move on. We’re okay naman. We’re just friends now,” she shares. With regards to a possible reconciliation, the pretty actress replied positively, “I’m not closing any doors, but siguro time will tell na lang,” she says.

With back-to-back tapings, it’s understandable that Cristine would rather focus on work issues rather than her personal life at the moment.

“Wala kasi akong time sa lalake ngayon eh. Kung babae ang itatanong mo, mas madami akong maisasagot sayo. Sina Angelica, at Anne Curtis. Si Anne sobra sobra talaga, as in (laughs). ‘Wag na natin sila pag-usapan, baka ma-isyuhan akong tomboy eh (laughs),” she says in jest.

Since Banana Split features a different male celebrity guest every week, Cristine also gets asked if there was any chance her ex-flame would be in her new show, but the pretty actress says matter-of-factly, ”Malabo po yun., siyempre nasa kabila siya,” she concludes.

Naging extra special ang pagdiriwang ni Ogie Alcasid ng kanyang 20th anniversary concert na pinamagatang Twenty/Twenty kagabi, September 27, sa Araneta Coliseum. Ito ay dahil sa presence ng kanyang dalawang anak na sina Leila at Sarah at ang ina nila na si Michelle Van Eimeren.

Isang gabi bago ang concert ni Ogie ay dumating mula sa Australia ang kanyang mag-iina pagkatapos ng mahabang panahon. Si Ogie mismo ang sumundo sa kanila.

Sa panayam kay Michelle ng iba't ibang TV crew sa airport, sinabi nito ang totoong estado ng relasyon nila ni Ogie. Ayon sa dating Miss Australia, matagal na silang divorced ni Ogie kaya lamang ay hindi pa naa-annul ang kasal nila rito sa Pilipinas.

Kagabi, sa concert ni Ogie, nasa harapan ang mag-iina niya at katabi nila ang isang lalakeng foreigner, na kasama ring dumating nina Michelle mula sa Australia.

During Ogie's concert, sinabi niya kung gaano siya kasaya sa pagdating ni Michelle at ng dalawa nilang ana.

"Tonight is one of the happiest nights I will ever, ever have because tonight, after quite a while, my children are here to watch me. I don't get to see you often, Leila and Sarah, and I'm so happy you're here. Seeing you right now, I see how beautiful you are... Buti na lang maganda ang nanay n'yo!" biro ni Ogie.

Patuloy niya, "Of course, I'm so happy that Michelle is here tonight. Palakpakan n'yo po ang taong ito. Thank you for bringing them [their daughters] here, for being there when I'm not."

Pagkatapos nito ay pinasalamatan din ni Ogie ang lalakeng kasama ni Michelle, na ayon na rin mismo kay Ogie ay nagngangalang Mark. "And of course, to you Mark... Mark, you are now tabloid material! Mark, thank you for being there," pahayag ni Ogie.

Hindi man direktang sinabi ni Ogie kung ano ang relasyon ni Mark kay Michelle, mahuhulaang ito ang sinasabing karelasyon ngayon ng dating beauty queen. Kapansin-pansin din ang pagiging malapit ng mga anak nina Michelle at Ogie kay Mark dahil karga-karga nito sa Sarah sa bahagi kung saan nagtayuan ang lahat ng nasa audience para sa huling number ni Ogie.

Pagkatapos nito ay tinawag na ni Ogie ang dalawa niyang anak sa stage, pero si Leila lang ang umakyat dahil nahihiya si Sarah. Katabi sa Leila sa stage at habang nanonood si Sarah sa ibaba ay inawitan ni Ogie ang kanyang mga anak ng kantang "I Will Be Here."

Naging madamdamin ang naturang number dahil sa pamamagitan ng isang awitin ay naiparating ni Ogie ang kanyang nararamdaman para sa kanyang mga anak na madalang niyang makita nang personal. Hindi naiwasan ni Michelle na mapaluha habang pinapanood ang naturang eksena habang marami naman sa audience ang nagpapahid na rin ng kanilang luha dahil nabagbag ang kanilang kalooban.

Sa pagdating ni Michelle at ng kanilang mga anak dito sa Pilipinas, maraming katanungan ang nabigyan ng kasagutan.

Una na rito ang totoong estado ng pagsasama nina Ogie at Michelle. Napatunayang matagal na pala silang hiwalay bagamat hinihintay pa nila ang desisyon ng annulment case nila rito sa Pilipinas.

Pangalawa ay ang pagiging masaya nina Ogie at Michelle sa pagkakaroon ng bagong pag-ibig ng isa't isa; si Michelle kay Mark at si Ogie naman kay Regine Velasquez.

Incidentally, isa si Regine sa espesyal na panauhin ni Ogie sa kanyang concert kagabi. Ipinakilala ni Ogie si Regine bilang kanyang "leading lady." Inawit nila ang medley ng ilan sa nilikha ni Ogie na si Regine ang kumanta.

Dahil sa pagdating ni Michelle at paglilinaw sa tunay na estado ng pagsasama nila ni Ogie, matitigil na marahil ang espekulasyon ng mga tao tungkol sa relasyon nina Ogie at Regine na binatikos ng marami sa pag-aakalang ang Asia's Songbird ang naging dahilan ng paghihiwalay nina Michelle at Ogie. Pero mismong si Michelle na ang nagsabi na itinuturing niya at ng kanyang mga anak si Regine bilang bahagi ng kanilang pamilya.

Nakakamangha rin na napanatili nina Ogie at Michelle ang kanilang pagkakaibigan sa kabila ng pagtatapos ng kanilang relasyon bilang mag-asawa. Importante ring maayos nilang napalaki ang kanilang mga anak bilang mga magulang. At mukha namang tanggap na nina Leila at sarah ang situwasyon ng kanilang mga magulang, pati na ang mga bagong pag-ibig nila. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

As the premiere for ABS-CBN’s all-new gag show nears, the girls of Banana Split are all excited with their newest project. During a pocket press conference last September 25, Angelica Panganiban, Cristine Reyes, Dianne Medina and Princess Ryan gamely faced the press to talk about working together.

Other cast members that were noticeably absent were Roxanne Guinoo who was busy taping for Ligaw Na Bulaklak and Wowowee co-hosts Valerie Concepcion and RR Herrera who were doing the noontime variety show during that same time.

After spending just a short time bonding with each other, the girls admit that they have yet to really get to know each other. “Kinikilala pa rin naming yung isa’t isa ngayon so hindi pa rin namin alam kung sino ang ka-match namin ng ugali,” Angelica says.

Cristine, on the other hand says that the good vibes on the set makes it almost impossible for anybody to cause friction with someone else. “Pag nandun ka na sa set ng Banana Split, mawawala talaga yung pagod niyo, promise. Kasi masaya talaga kaming lahat pag magkakasama. Lahat kami naglolokohan. Tatlong beses pa lang kami nagte-taping so hindi ko pa masabi, wala pang time uminit ang ulo ko. Siguro naman sa set hindi kami magkakainitan ng ulo, plastikan na lang. (laughs). Wala pa talagang ganung incident na nangyari,” she stresses.

Even Princess Ryan agrees with the two. “Feeling ko matatanggal yung init ng ulo pag nasa set ka na kasi lahat masaya. Parang nakakahawa talaga yung positive vibes, yung saya sa studio,” she shares.

Cristine also clarifies the issue that she requested to have her own dressing room while the other Banana Split girls have to share with each other. Kasi yung dressing room ko maliit, ang kasama ko talaga dapat sa dressing room si Valerie. Eh since galing si Valerie sa Wowowee dressing room, ako nalang mag-isa dun,” she explains.

Angelica also helps clarify the situation. “Ang alam talaga namin, sila Cristine at Val talaga ang magkasama. Kaya lang si Val at saka si RR giniginaw, kasi malamig dun sa dressing room namin, hindi nahihinaan ang aircon. Eh dun sa dressing room ng Wowowee puwedeng patayin yung aircon, so doon silang dalawa. At saka andun na lahat ng gamit nila, so para hindi na sila naglilipat ng gamit. So si Cristine, naiiwan siyang mag-isa,” she states.

Angelica also admits that the size of their dressing rooms is actually ideal for just one person. “Kami ni Roxanne yung magkasama. Pero kasi maliliit yung mga dressing room talaga, kung kaya nga na isang tao lang, isang tao lang dapat. Tsaka gamit pa lang namin, puno na yung dressing room. Pero nag-ru-room to room talaga kami, promise yan walang plastikan. Dinadalaw ko si Cristine kasi mag-isa lang siya, nakikipagtsikahan na ako lalo na pag sawa na ako kay Roxanne (laughs). Tapos pag sawa na ako sa kanya, lipat naman ako sa iba. Ganun lang,” she says.

A visibly happier Cristine, who had to be hospitalized last week due to over fatigue from taping three shows, expressed how Banana Split is always something she looks forward to taping the most. “Sobrang bonding kami kapag may taping. Kasi hiwa-hiwalay kami ng dressing room, so minsan ako nanga-nga-pitbahay kila Angelica at saka kina Roxanne. Kumukuha ako sa pagkain nila kasi ang dami nilang pagkain dun! Pag nasa set, tawa lang kami ng tawa, ganun,” she happily admits.

Angelica also adds on to her sentiment, “Once nandun ka na sa set, yung energy ng lahat ng tao. Ang saya-saya, full of energy talaga sila dun. Ang mga extra energy nila nado-donate nila sayo,” she exclaims. Even former Wazzup Wazzup tadjock Dianne Medina says that there is no rivalry among her castmates. ”It’s not an insecurity, its more of paghanga dun sa mga kasama mo. Lahat naman po sila sexy, magaganda. So it’s more of like si Cristine hahanga ako na maganda yung katawan niya,” she comments.

Even Angelica couldn’t help but gush about how she envies her Banana Split co-star. “Ang lakas-lakas niya kumain tapos hindi pa rin siya tumataba! Ang ganda talaga ng katawan niya, kung ako yung babae, puwede akong makipagpalit ng katawan sa kanya. Ang ganda ganda talaga ng katawan niya tapos ang ganda ng tiyan niya. Kasi ako kahit wala akong tiyan, wala akong shape. Sa kanya, ang sarap titigan, ganun, nakaka-tomboy! (laughs)” she says in jest.

Derek Ramsay is just one of many hunk models whose gamble in crossing over to acting paid off successfully.During the cast pictorial of his upcoming teleserye Humingi Ako Sa Langit, Derek told ABS-CBN.com that he is thinking of other challenging portrayals, and is actually considering doing a gay role.The declaration came as a shock, so ABS-CBN.com asked Derek why he is ready to take that risk.

“I’m not afraid of gay roles .I’m willing to do challenging roles to see how good I would do.If I fail, then I fail.At least I tried and I won’t have to live with myself asking what if sinubukan ko nga,” he answered.

But doing gay roles has its drawbacks on actors especially for the likes of Derek who keep a macho image.Is he bothered that people might question his sexuality once he plays gay on screen?

“I know myself.People who actually know me know that I am not gay. There are people out there who will never get to like me, and I’m comfortable with that.Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion and I’m not going to try to do anything to convince them to like me.Even if I get judged ‘Oh! You must be gay!’ As long as I know I played the part well, I wouldn’t be affected,” he told ABS-CBN.com.

Taking risks is not a new thing for Derek.He was already a recognized model when a few years ago he was chosen by Kris Aquino to play one of her leading men in her movie.But Derek declined the offer because at that time, he felt he didn’t have the talent to act.When more opportunities came his way, he figured them as signs for him to broaden his arena.

“I jumped into Panday, and that was the beginning.From then on nagtuloy-tuloy na.Then I realized that I liked it, I enjoyed it, and I can be pretty good at it.Acting made me look into my future to see if I’ll be doing this for a long time.So far I can see myself doing this for a long time.”

In Humingi Ako Sa Langit, Derek will be reunited with Ms. Judy Ann Santos whom he last worked with the hit teleserye Ysabella.Catch their tandem once again when Humingi Ako Sa Langit debuts on ABS-CBN.