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Entertainment columnist and host Ogie Diaz revealed that he has been dismissed from ABS-CBN’s popular morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.”

In a phone interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Diaz, who is known for hosting UKG’s “Umagang Kay Showbiz” said that his dismissal will take effect this coming Monday, October 13.

“Yeah effective Monday po wala na po,” Diaz said.

Diaz shared that he only heard of the decision Friday morning, October 9 in a meeting with officers of News Current Affairs.

He said that the reason behind his dismissal has something to do with the management’s code of Ethics.

“Actually it’s internal… its conflict between my principle and their code of ethics. Ang ending I had a violation. Non-renewal of services,” explains Diaz who is also the host of DZMM’s newest program “Talakan.”

The columnist, who preferred not to elaborate more about his removal from the show ,said that it was just his first violation and there was no warning or suspension that was given to him.

Diaz also publicly announced over “Talakan” that he was indeed fired.

“Simula Monday hindi niyo na mapapanood ang inyong Tito O sa ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ sayang hindi ako nakapag-paalam kanina. Gusto kong sabihin na simula sa Monday ay wala na tayo at ang ibon ay lilipad sa kung saan man,” he said.

In his statement he stressed that he did not resign. “Basta ako po ang pinagpaalam, wala naman akong contract . End of services lang. Basta hindi po ako nag-resign at hindi ko kagustuhan ang nangyari, kaya lang kailangang mangyari.”

Diaz said that he already cried about the matter. He said that he will surely miss that show that he learned to love for almost seven years.

Diaz also stressed that while he does yet fully understand the decision of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, he will respect it.

“Basta I will try to move on. Gusto ko lang sabihin na maraming salamat sa News and Current Affairs sa pagtitiwala nila sa akin sa kumpiyansa nilang makapag-perform at makapagdeliver sa paraang entertaining. Alam kong marami tayong napapasayang tao pero kailangan nilang ipatupad ang Code of Ethics at nauunawaan ko iyon... tinanggap ko,” he added.

Diaz also thanked all the people behind the show like NCA head Maria Ressa and all the televiewers.

"Mamimiss ko ang mga televiewers na gumigising at umaalis pagkatapos ng segment ko. Thank you so much. Sa lahat ng mga nanonood ng 'Umagang Kay Ganda', suportahan niyo pa din panoorin kahit wala ako--dahil magagaling ang mga kaibigan natin doon si Pinky Webb, Edu Manzano, Donita Rose...," he ended.

Hindi man ipakita ang pagkaumay o direktang sinasabi ni Dennis Trillo sa entertainment press na tigilan na ang paulit-ulit na lang na mga tanong sa kanya tungkol kina Carlene Aguilar at Cristine Reyes, pabirong nakiusap na lang siya na kung puwede nga raw ay iba na lang ang pag-usapan.

Dahilan niya, past issues na sina Carlene at Cristine, and that everyone has moved on.

Kitang-kita ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na parang nag-iba ang mood niya when we shifted the line of questioning from the two C's (Carlene and Cristine) na naging bahagi ng buhay niya, to Heart Evangelista na recently ay nakapareha niya for the first time, sa isang Dear Friend episode. Bigla siyang napa-"'Yan! ‘Yan na lang!," nang nakangiti.

LET'S TALK ABOUT HEART. Natuwa si Dennis, dahil sa mga nakarating sa kanyang comments na may chemistry pala silang dalawa ni Heart.

"Alam n'yo, looking forward ako na makagawa ng maraming projects na kasama siya. Kasi, marami nga ang nagsasabi, sa mga kaibigan ko at mga nakapanood ng ginawa naming Dear Friend, na maganda raw ang story at may chemistry raw kami sa screen.

"Sana nga, manganak pa ng maraming projects," sey pa niya.

Naging okey na ba sila ni Heart after doing Dear Friend? Kumportable na ba sila sa isa't isa, especially him, at masasabi na ba niyang hindi na siya naiilang sa dalagang former Kapamilya?

"Oo. Kasi dati, although magkasama kami sa S.O.P., naiilang talaga ‘ko sa kanya. Nahihiya akong lumapit. Nahihiya akong kausapin siya. Pero after ng episode ng Dear Friend, mas okey na kami."

Dennis didn't disclose the fact na yung chemistry na nakita sa kanila ni Heart ay puwede rin daw hindi lang on-screen. Aniya, "We'll never know. We'll never know kung ano ang puwedeng mangyari sa future. Although sa ngayon kasi, trabaho muna talaga ang focus ko."

So, posible na ligawan niya si Heart, if given the chance, especially now na sinasabi nga nilang pareho silang single?

"Puwede... Posible yun, pero, ayokong pilitin. Tingnan na lang natin kung ano ang mangyayari, ‘di ba? Sigurado naman na marami pa kaming projects na puwedeng gawing dalawa."

Bumalik ba ang pagkakaroon niya ng crush kay Heart when he finally worked with her?

"Mas lalo ko siyang nakilala, so, mas lalo ko siyang hinangaan dahil masaya siyang katrabaho. Professional, maganda, mabait. Lahat na, e, nandoon!"

Yun nga lang, kung sinasabi man ni Dennis na marami pa silang projects na puwedeng pagsamahan ni Heart dahil sa katotohanan na rin siguro na pareho silang Kapuso, siguradong hindi pa ito mangyayari sa ngayon. Meron pa kasing Gagambino si Dennis kunsaan kapareha niya sina Katrina Halili at Nadine Samonte, habang si Heart naman will start Luna Mystica opposite Mark Anthony Fernandez.

SILENT BUT "DEADLY" Sa huli, we asked Dennis kung sa palagay niya kaya, ang pagiging man of few words niya ang isa sa major attraction niya sa girls?

"Well, hindi naman lahat ng babae gusto yung tahimik na lalaki. Siguro, nagkakataon lang na yung mga natitiyempo sa akin, gusto nila, ganoong tipo. Pero, hindi naman lahat gusto ganoon, e." - Philippine Entertainment Portal

She wakes up at 8:30 a.m., takes a cup of coffee, prepares what she needs for the day, leaves her condo unit in Wack-Wack (Mandaluyong City) at 10 and by 10:30 she is at her dressing room in ABS-CBN for her make-up (by Edwin Aguilar who has been with her ever since). The show starts at 12:30 p.m. but she and co-hosts Valerie Concepcion, Pokwang and others have to be at the studio early because the main host, their “Pappy” Willie (Revillame), sometimes wants to rehearse out of the blue.

After Wowowee at around 3 p.m., Mariel attends to other activities, such as pictorials and interviews. If the Wowowee barkada has a show abroad, she tapes for advance episodes. She never forgets to squeeze in time for her boyfriend, Zanjoe Marudo. She goes home early, takes a light dinner, relaxes a bit by reading or watching TV and DVDs, and then goes to bed at 1 a.m.

“I am lucky pa nga because my schedule is not as bad as that of soap stars,” said Mariel. “I don’t have to work overnight. My daily routine is just like that of an ordinary office girl. I actually have a lot of spare time.”

Mariel has been in showbiz for four years. She had her debut on a TV action-adventure series in Singapore where she (and Denise Laurel) stayed for six months. Back home, she guested on Extra Challenge (the defunct GMA show hosted by Paolo Bediones) and joined MTV. Then, she moved to ABS-CBN and did Ok Fine Whatever (with Aga Muhlach, et al) and Pinoy Big Brother (PBB where she met Zanjoe) before she landed in Wowowee in 2006.

Mariel stands 5’3”, measures 34-26-34, and wears small-size shirt and size-seven shoes.

Do you eat three square meals a day...on time?

“No problem with that. We do potluck every day. I bring rice and Valerie the viand. The others also bring some food. We eat together in-between the segments.”

What kind of diet do you have?

“I eat anything except mayonnaise, pickles and liver. I love Filipino food. Iba pa rin ang may rice. Favorite dish? Sinigang.”

What vitamins do you take?

“Enervon-C. You know, more energy mas happy.”

What about snacks?

“I love sweets — for more energy. Sometimes, I take junk food. Ay, bad!”

With your kind of schedule, do you get enough sleep?

“I get an average of seven to eight hours per night. No, I don’t have any problem falling asleep.”

Favorite sleep wear?

“Comfortable pajamas and Hotpink lingerie. You know what, I really dress up for bed. I notice that women in the Philippines are not cautious when they go to bed. They put on a duster or a big T-shirt and that’s it. They are comfortable, all right. Pero siempre I believe na mas maganda ang tulog mo kung maganda rin ang suot mo. It’s important to wear the right underwear which should match your top. If you’re wearing white pajamas, kadiri naman kung loud ang kulay ng underwear mo, di ba? When I was in Big Brother’s house, most of my underwear were by Hotpink.”

How many pillows do you sleep with?

“Six, but I don’t use all. I put one under my head, one on each side and the rest basta andyan lang.”

Do you snore?


“Only when I’m really, really tired.”

Do you talk in your sleep?

“I do! Kahit tulog ako, madaldal pa rin. Hehehehehe! Inside Big Brother’s house, Ethel (Booba, her housemate) would tell me, ‘O, nagsasalita ka na naman!’ She said na mayroon daw akong inaaway but I didn’t know who.”

You don’t sleepwalk, do you?

“Thank God, I don’t! Baka kung saan ako mapunta.”

What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“I pray...for my loved ones.”

And the first thing that you do when you wake up?

“As soon as the alarm clock in my cell phone rings, I check ‘missed calls’ and messages. I usually put my celfon on ‘silent’ mode before I go to sleep.”

How do you cope with stress?

“I get a massage every day. I’m addicted to it. There are masseurs at ABS-CBN...’yung shoulder massage lang naman. Or I listen to my favorite songs on my iPod. And yes, I read dumb and stupid books, like books about shopping; nothing heavy. I do read novels by Dan Brown every now and then. Or I watch romantic-comedies and suspense movies on DVD. I don’t watch horror movies at night, otherwise I get so scared that I can’t sleep. Grabe ang imagination ko.”

Do you work out?

“Not often, not at all! I’m more of a diet person. When I have to lose weight, I’d rather go on a diet than work out, which is wrong I know. But since I’m hyper-active, I guess I’m doing enough exercise. I’m always moving; I can’t stay put for long.”

What part of your body needs improvement?

“My thighs and my arms.”

What part is most vulnerable?

“Siempre, my heart!”

And what part is your favorite?

“My shoulders. They’re nice, di ba?”

How’s your love life? How are you and Zanjoe?

“We’ve been ‘on’ for less than a year. I’d known him for a while, we were going out, but I got to know him better and we started going steady only after we came out of Big Brother’s house.”

Is he your first showbiz boyfriend?

“He’s the first. I’ve had two, both not from showbiz. Zanjoe and I compliment each other. I’m madaldal and he is quiet. I’m hyper and he’s not.”

What’s your outlook in life?

“Optimistic. Why worry?”

You are hoarse. Did you get that from hosting Wowowee?

“No. Bata pa lang ako, paos na talaga ako.”

Name three guys who you think have nice bodies?

“Zanjoe, of course! Jon Avila. Derek Ramsay.”

And three women...

“Angelica Panganiban. Cristine Reyes. RR Enriquez.”

Using only body language, how would you make a guy know that you admire him?

“I look at him and smile.”

Unti-unti nang nagbubunga ang pagiging seryoso ni JC de Vera sa kanyang trabaho. Marami na ang nakakapansin sa kahusayan niya bilang aktor. Nahasa ang young actor sa paglabas niya sa mga afternoon soaps ng GMA 7 na P.S. I Love You at Pasan Ko ang Daigdig hanggang sa gampanan niya ang isang mapanghamong papel sa primetime soap na Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita.

Muling pinatunayan ni JC ang kanyang kakayahan sa pag-arte nang itampok siya sa drama anthology na Obra, kung saan gumanap siya ng iba't ibang challenging roles bawat linggo. Dahil sa kahusayang ipinamalas ni JC ay marami ang pumuri sa kanyang pag-arte.

Ano ang masasabi ni JC dito?

"Masayang-masaya ako kasi, at least, nakikita nung mga tao yung pinaghihirapan ko, pinagpupuyatan ko. Kumbaga, nakikita nila na seryoso ako kaya masayang-masaya ako. Siyempre, thankful ako sa sumusuporta sa akin, thankful ako sa GMA, lalung-lalo na sa manager ko [Annabelle Rama] na sinusuportahan niya ako, na ipinaglalaban niya ako," saad ni JC.

Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si JC sa presscon ng pinakabagong primetime series niya sa kanyang home network, La Lola, kung saan katambal niya si Rhian Ramos.

THE NEXT LEADING MAN. Ngayong nagbibida na si JC sa mga primetime series ng GMA 7, hindi maiiwasan na ikumpara siya sa ibang Kapuso leading men gaya nina Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes, at Dennis Trillo. Sa palagay ba ni JC ay puwede na siyang maihilera sa top leading men ng Kapuso network sa pamamagitan ng La Lola?

"Hindi," mabilis niyang sagot. "Ibang level sila. Ibang batch sila, e, younger batch ako, e. True, mas matanda talaga sila sa akin. For the past three years, four years, sila yung mga nagiging inspirasyon ko, si Dennis, si Dingdong, si Richard.

"Yung mga narating nila, hindi ko pa narating. So, sila yung mga tinitingala ko na leading men ng GMA talaga. Sana one of these days, maabot ko yung mga narating nila."

Sa tingin niya ba ay next in line na siya?

"Well, hopefully, yes," sambit ng 22-year-old actor.

Kung si Richard ay nalilinya sa action, si Dingdong ay sa pagiging romantic leading man, at si Dennis naman ay sa drama, saan kaya gustong mag-excel ni JC?

"Ako, gusto kong mag-explore," sagot niya. "Yun yung sa tingin ko maganda sa akin. Willing akong mag-explore, willing akong mag-improve, willing akong matuto. Ako kasi, ayokong ma-typecast dun sa drama lang ang kaya ko, ayokong masabihan ako ng gano'n. At least, masabi nila na ‘Kaya pala niyang gumanap ng bulag, pipi, at bingi.' Yung mga gano'n, gusto kong mag-explore."

Sa murang edad ay kinakitaan na ng sensibilidad si JC bilang aktor. Saan niya hinuhugot ang kanyang mga emosyon sa pagganap?

"Sa totoo lang po, wala talaga akong problema sa buhay," sabi ni JC. "Kumbaga, hindi pa ako namatayan, hindi pa ako nawalan ng loved ones. Ang iniisip ko lang siguro na pinakamalalim na nangyari sa akin, yung sa love lang, e. Pero hindi ko puwedeng gamitin yun palagi sa mga eksena, e.

"Siguro ano lang, yung mismong eksena yung ginagamit ko, mismong story yung nagagamit ko. And lahat ng directors ng GMA, very helpful naman sila. Parati akong humihingi ng guidance."

Sinabi rin ni JC na humihingi siya ng acting coach sa bawat proyektong ginagawa niya.

Kuwento niya, "At least, once or thrice na taping, nandun sila para ma-refresh ako palagi ‘pag may magturo sa akin para sa characters. Kasi hindi ako nakakapag-workshop talaga kaya nanghihingi ako ng acting coach.

"Kunwari dun sa Obra, four weeks ako na paiba-iba yung characters. Para sa isang artista, mahirap siya mag-adjust sa isang character lalo na ‘pag nagamay mo na. Meron akong acting coach na palaging nagre-refresh ng mind ko, plus yung mga directors naman magagaling, very approachable, lahat sila mababait magbigay ng guidance."

RICHARD'S SHADOW. Si JC ay nasa ilalim ng pangangalaga ng talent manager na si Annabelle Rama, na siya ring manager ng anak nitong si Richard Gutierrez. Ngayong nakakakuha na ng magagandang proyekto si JC sa GMA 7, hindi ba siya nag-aalala na palaging prayoridad ni Annabelle si Richard at siya ay parating nasa likod lang nito?

"Hindi po," mabilis na sagot ni JC. "Si Richard, inspirasyon ko. Isa talaga siya sa mga tinitingala ko, lalo na kapatid ko siya dahil kay Tita Annabelle.

"Kay Tita Annabelle naman, wala naman akong masasabi sa kanya dahil thankful ako talaga na siya ang manager ko. Ipinaglalaban niya ako. Kung anuman yung nakukuha kong magagandang projects, malaking bagay na nandun siya. So, parte talaga siya sa success na nakukuha ko. Kumbaga, wala akong masasabi sa kanila. Actually, malaki pa ang naitutulong ni Chard sa akin, lalo na si Annabelle. Actually, yung buong Gutierrez family, tinutulungan nila ako. Parte talaga sila ng success ko."

May effort ba sa part ni JC na ibahin ang image niya kay Richard para hindi sila maikumpara palagi?

"Sobrang laki ng effort!" pag-amin niya. "Kasi ang hirap pumantay kay Chard. Sa sobrang dami na niyang nagawa, ‘tapos lahat pa ng nagawa niya, lahat nag-hit. Kaya ako, parang nahihirapan ako na, ‘Paano ba ako makikilala or paano ako makakagawa ng pangalan sa network?'

"Kaya siguro na lang yung paghihirap ko, kung bakit ganun na lang ang ugali ko towards work. Sobrang naging disiplinado ako, sobrang naging seryoso ako masyado. Para at least, maihiwalay ako sa iba. Para hindi ako ma-typecast na, ‘Hoy, teenybopper lang ‘yan! Hindi marunong umarte ‘yan!' Ayoko sanang masabihan ako ng ganun. Kaya pinipilit ko talaga ang sarili ko na mag-improve."

Ano naman ang masasabi niya sa obserbasyon ng iba na mas magaling siyang umarte kesa kay Richard?

"Different field naman yung ginagawa ni Chard, e," maingat na sabi ni JC. "Action naman yung ginagawa niya. Ako naman, nasa drama side ako... Tulad nga ng nasabi ko, idol ko siya. Kung anuman yung narating niya, kung mararating ko, magiging proud talaga ako.

"Basta sa network naman, ayokong i-compare yung sarili ko sa kanya kasi magkaiba naman kami. Kaya kahit anong sabihin ng tao, sa akin wala ‘yon. As long as nagkakaroon ako ng magagandang projects like itong La Lola, tulad nung Obra, happy na ako."

STATUS ON GMA 7. Hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat na nagkaroon ng alitan sa pagitan ng manager ni JC na si Annabelle at ng SVP for Entertainment TV ng GMA 7 na si Ms. Wilma Galvante. Hindi ba naapektuhan si JC dahil sa nangyari?

"Honestly, hindi ko alam talaga kung apektado ako o hindi," pag-amin ni JC.

Pero aniya, "Actually nung debut ni Rhian [October 3], nagkausap naman kami ni Ms. Wilma. I think wala naman siyang intention talaga na idamay ako. Kasi ako naman, sobrang pure ng intentions ko na gumawa ng magandang show, mag-perform nang maayos. Kaya siguro ganun na lang din yung effort ko na magpaganda ng show ko, kaya para at least sabihin naman sa akin nila na, ‘Kahit ganito pala, i-keep natin si JC kasi okay naman.' Parang ganun. At least, meron silang reason para i-keep ako."

Napag-uusapan ba nila ng manager ang bagay na ito?

"Hindi namin napag-uusapan at ayokong magtanong sa kanya kasi masyadong personal ‘yon, e. Kung ano na lang ang ibigay niya sa akin, kung ano na lang ang sabihin niya sa akin, yun na lang," saad ni JC.

Ang La Lola ay magsisimula nang mapanood sa GMA 7 simula October 13. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Castaway Niña Ortiz thought she only had a minor injury but Thai doctors told her she needed to put her foot in a cast that is prohibited from getting wet. With this development, the Sporty Mom needed to end her stint in Survivor Philippines.
In Thursday night's episode, Niña and JC Tiuseco were both brought to the hospital to check on their injuries; Niña's fractured toe and JC's infected foot.

Both Niña and JC returned to the Devil's Island before the start of the Immunity Challenge but with different purposes. JC remained in the game and was given the option to participate in the challenge while Niña sadly informed all the castaways that she had to leave the game because of her injury.

"Much as I want to stay, ang toe ko ayaw. I have a fractured toe. Mahirap para sa akin ang magpaalam sa inyo," said an emotional Niña. "All of you are very good competitors. Jarakay naman ako all the way."

She hugged all of the remaining castaways before the two tribes, Naak and Jarakay, went on with their Immunity Challenge called the "Giant Ball Challenge."

Before Niña left, Survivor Philippines host Paolo Bediones praised her and told her, "Pinatunayan mong isa kang totoong mandirigma."

For her farewell message, Niña told viewers: "Itong experience ko dito sa island, hindi ko maikukumpara sa kahit anong experience. Mahirap [ito] i-describe. Hindi man ako na nakarating sa dulo, hindi man ako naging Sole Survivor, it's not the prize, it's the privilege of having gone through...yung nag-sacrifice ka, naki-challenge ka, nakisama ka, legacy ko na yun."

Niña has one consolation: she was not voted off by her fellow Jarakay tribemates.

The Jarakay tribe won in the Immunity Challenge Thursday night, which means someone from Naak tribe will be going home on Friday's episode. But Paolo announced that a twist will transpire during the Tribal Council. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Actor Jericho Rosales shared his happiness with the positive feedback he has been receiving for his comeback series "Kahit Isang Saglit" with Malaysian actress Carmen Soo.

"Maganda daw talaga ang show, maganda ang tandem namin ni Carmen. Lahat positive... so kahit hindi ko s’ya napapanood lately ay masaya ako siyempre," Rosales said.

The actor said that Soo is also thrilled with all the positive reviews they are getting.

"Si Carmen masyadong masaya kasi may communication kami sa Malaysia. Medyo open na siya dito sa mundo natin sa Pinas, sa mga blogs chini-check niya. Natutuwa siya. Masaya siya at masaya ako para sa kanya na natanggap siya ng mga Pinoy," he said.

The actor extended his appreciation to the series' viewers. He hopes that people will continue to support the series until its very end.

“Maraming salamat at sana ay patuloy po niyong suportahan, medyo matagal pa naman po,” he said.

Rosales just arrived from Italy where he had a concert with other Kapamilya stars like Ai-Ai delas Alas, on screen partners Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson and Jed Madela.

The actor said that in December he will be back in Malaysia to launch his own brand of cologne- the “Jericho Cologne"- and to do a concert with his band.

Rosales said that he is focusing on his singing career now.

"Baka December mag-start ng recording for bagong album for the first quarter of next year, medyo na mi-miss ko na din," he said.

How's Heart?

"Wala akong balita," this is what Rosales said when asked about his ex-sweetheart actress Heart Evangelista.

The actor was caught by surprise with reports that Evangelista is now moving on and already dating a non-showbiz guy.

"What can I say? Siyempre mabilis ang pangyayari. I wish her all the best kung anuman ang pini-pursue niya ngayon whether career or personal or relationships. I wish her all the best things,' he said.

Rosales said that he is also trying to move on to make everybody happy.

When asked if he is still hurting with what happened to his affair with Evangelista, Rosales replied: "Mas maganda kung maayos ang mga bagay, hindi naman masakit pero nakaka-move ng konti. Pero if she finds a good guy, a good person, praise God.”

The actor said he wishes that he and Evangelista could have time to formally end their affair.

"…to say goodbye personally hindi pa kami nagkikita hindi ba? So closure, parang goodbye na sweet na maayos lang. As human beings, as friends lang," he said.

The actor admitted that right now he has no time to date and meet other girls because of his busy schedule.

Rosales who is busy with "Kahit Isang Saglit" is also set to do a project with former on-and-off-screen partner Kristine Hermosa.

"Thrilled ako to work with her again. Medyo mahabang panahon ang lumipas bago kami magkasama uit," he said.

Rosales has an upcoming movie entitled “Baler,” which is an official entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

Actor-comedian Vhong Navarro and actress-singer Toni Gonzaga are back together in the dramedy flick "My Only U."

The two who'd been considered as one of the country's successful big-screen team up expressed their excitement for their upcoming film under Star Cinema that moviegoers will surely love.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Navarro, who's known for his comedy antics admitted being nervous for his new project with Gonzaga.

"Sobrang exited ako kaya lang kinakabahan ako kasi dito my scenes kami na seryoso, oo nandiyan yung chemistry namin, yung pa-cute namin. Kulitan pero may scenes kami na may drama. Natakot lang ako kasi first time ko na makikita ako sa scenes na serious o konting iyakan yun lang," explains Navarro.

For Gonzaga, she considered "My Only U" as the happiest film she'd ever made."Masayang masaya I think ito yung pinakamasayang pelikula na naagawa ko sa far kasi puro tawanan puro comedy, puro patawa sa set," the actress told the news site.

Gonzaga and Navarro said doing the film was a challenge for them especially because their characters in the film are not the usual comedy roles they are used to playing.

"Challenging kasi mahirap palang mag-drama," Navarro admitted.

"Yung character ko before ay happy, jolly pero dito (I'm Winona) na may pagka-negative ako sa buhay ayaw kong magmahal kasi baka mamatay ako," Gonzaga said.

In the movie, Navarro portrays the role of Bong who is secretly in love with Winona. He does everything to save her love who comes from a family which is under a curse: Winona is fated to die at 25.

Knowing that she doesn't have long to live, Winona never entertains the idea of falling in love and just focuses herself caring for her blind father (Dennis Padilla).

After Winona marks her 25th birthday, Bong and Winona find a second chance in life but eventually, Bong will discover through a medical exam result that Winona's days are indeed still numbered.

Bong tries everything to keep it as a secret from Winona, who now finds herself falling in love with Bong.

"How do you love someone when you know that someone can't stay," this is what Gonzaga shared about the story's plot.

Gonzaga and Navarro said thay they give their best for the film with the help of their director Ms. Cathy Molina-Garcia.

"Kung ano ang expected nilang ginagawa sa pelikula ni direct Cathy yun ang mae-expect niyo," Gonzaga said.

"Sobra si direk Cathy, kaya dito ko nakita na artista ako ginawa niya akong artista. Sana ay magustuhan nila at maabot ko kung ano ang gusto ni direk Cathy at ng Star Cinema," Navarro said.

"My Only U" is still part of Star Cinema's 15th anniversary. To feel the love while laughing, watch "My Only U" in theatres nationwide this coming October 29.

Pinoy Dream Academy" Season 2's Grand Star Dreamer Laarni Lozada and Little Grand Star Dreamer Philip Nolasco are in cloud nine after they finally received another major prize -- their own house and lot -- from the most popular reality singing contest in the land.

Globe Asiatique officials gave the Academy's top scholars the keys to their new houses .

"Masayang masaya po, opo lilipat na po ako," Nolasco said.

"Masaya po at opo lilipat na ako aayusin ko lang muna ang dapat ayusin, kailangang i-prepare namin ang bahay," Lozada added.

Lozada said that she's also happy with the fact that her house is just next to Nolasco's dream house.

"At least masaya. Magkapitbahay kami, magkakantahan kami ni Philip lagi, showdown," the Grand Star Dreamer said.

It will be remembered that Lozada, dubbed as the "Independent Woman" won PDA Season 2 on September 14th at Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay.

Her prize package includes a laptop computer, component and LCD television from Sony, kitchen showcase from Whirlpool, P1.5 million worth of Crystal Clear purified water store franchise, a check worth P1 million from ABS-CBN and the brand new house and lot.

Catch Lozada with her series of mall shows and out of town gigs starting this Sunday, October 12 in Palawan, November 15 in Dagupan and November 22 in Cebu.

Nine year-old Philip Nolasco of General Santos won the title of the first ever Little Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy last Sunday, October 5th.

His prizes include a home theater with 32″ LCD Bravia from Sony, P1 million from ABS-CBN and the house and lot.

Watch Philip as he guests in the country's popular noontime show "Wowowee" this Saturday

Inalabas kanina, October 8, ng TAPE Inc. ang kanilang official statement at suporta sa tatlong miyembro ng EB Babes na nasangkot sa gulo noong Linggo ng gabi, October 5, sa Krispy Kreme Donut Hausz sa Greenhills, San Juan.

Ang TAPE Inc. ang producer ng Eat Bulaga! at mainstay ng programa ang EB Babes. Sina Mae dela Cerna, Saida Diola, at Ann Boleche ang tatlong EB Babes member na nasangkot sa insidente.

Sa ulat ng Unang Hirit noong Lunes, October 6, itinanggi ni Tess dela Paz na binuhusan ng kanyang asawa ng mainit na kape si Mae. Natapon lamang daw ang kape at kailangan din ng kanyang asawa na ipagtanggol ang sarili.

Para maging malinaw ang pangyayari, inilabas ng TAPE ang panig nina Mae, Saida, Ann, at ng mga saksi na lumantad at nagpatotoo na walang kasalanan ang tatlo.

Ito ang nilalaman ng official statement ng TAPE:

"The Television and Production Exponent Inc. (TAPE,Inc.), in response to the report concerning the incident involving Mae dela Cerna, Saida Diola, and Ann Boleche, members of the dance group EB Babes, and in order to clarify the event that led to the said incident, states:

"On 05 October 2008, at about 8:45 p.m., Mae, Saida, and Ann were at the Krispy Kreme Donut Hauz at Greenhills, San Juan. Upon arriving at Krispy Kreme, they proceeded to line up to purchase donuts behind a woman named Mrs. Theresa dela Paz. Unknowingly, Mae, Saida, and Ann had mistakenly cut into the line before Mrs. dela Paz's family.

"After noticing Mrs. dela Paz's annoyance at their mistake, Mae asked Saida and Ann to move behind the Dela Paz Family. However, when Mae, Saida, and Ann were already at the counter paying for their purchases, Mrs. dela Paz suddenly pinched Saida on her lower shoulder. Mrs. dela Paz, unprovoked by Mae, Saida, or Ann, called them insulting names and cast aspersions on their character. At this point, Mr. dela Paz, presumably the husband of Mrs. dela Paz, approached the group, and said, "Kanina pa kayo a! Ano'ng gusto n'yo, buhusan ko kayo ng kape?"

"In order to avoid any disorder, a security guard guided Mae, Saida, and Ann toward the other restaurant exit. However, they found that Mr. dela Paz was there to bar their exit. Mae decided to apologize to Mr. dela Paz for whatever misunderstanding had occurred, and she told Mr. dela Paz, "Kuya pasensiya na po, akala po yata ng asawa ninyo siningitan namin siya sa pila, hindi naman po, sorry na po."

"However, instead of accepting Mae's sincere apology, Mr. dela Paz and Mrs. dela Paz, who likewise approached, continued to berate them and called them insulting names.

"Saida then told the others that they should just leave. While turning to leave, Mr. dela Paz threw the contents of his coffee cup at Mae and threatened to hit Saida. Mr. dela Paz was merely restrained by his son. Mae suffered first-degree burns from her collarbone to her arm and had to be taken to the Cardinal Santos Medical Hospital to be treated. Various witnesses of the incident can attest to the event which took place.

"TAPE fully supports Mae, Saida, and Ann on this matter. Mr. Dela Paz's actions cannot be condoned; violence can never be condoned as a suitable reaction, especially against women, even in response to a presumed fault. Worse, the violence was performed after Mae had already apologized for their unintentional acts. Since the proper proceedings have already been commenced, TAPE expects that this matter shall soon be resolved through the proper channels."

Ipinahayag ng tatlong EB Babes member sa kanilang statement na hindi nila maintindihan ang bayolenteng reaksiyon ng Dela Paz family.

"We were sincerely apologetic for our mistake in getting in line behind Mrs. dela Paz. However, we feel that Mr. and Mrs. dela Paz's actions were clearly unfair and worse, excessively violent. We cannot tolerate the acts of Mr. and Mrs. dela Paz, who showed such violence and cruelty, especially to Mae, and we are forced to protect our rights by bringing this matter to the proper authorities.

"On October 6, 2008, after investigation by Assistant City Prosecutor Angelica Formaran, where all parties were allowed to give our statements personally, Asst. City Prosecutor Formaran recommended the filing of a criminal information for less serious physical injuries against Mr. dela Paz for the injuries suffered by Mae.

"We hope that the public will appreciate that we are only asserting our rights not to be the subject of violence and aggression, just like any citizen should. We would also like to extend our thanks to all those who assisted us, especially the security guards, the police and the good hearted people who were then present to assist us."

You have exactly one week left to enjoy the romantic comedy "Ako si Kim Samsoon." Having a successful run capturing the hearts of the prime time viewers, GMA's first Koreanovela remake will surely be missed.

But wait--the viewers are not the only ones who will miss this
heart-warming show! iGMA asked the cast of Ako si Kim Samsoon what or who they will miss most about the show and here's what they had to say:

Regine Velasquez:

Nasa-sad ako kasi ma mi-miss ko everybody. The staff, the cast, the crew, everybody! Kasi syempre we've been working together for a month and a half din halos so I'm going to miss everybody. This is such a great experience for me. The taping is so light, wala masyadong aberya, wala lang. We were all just having fun, eating, making tsismis, hay naku ang sarap-sarap so sana sa susunod kong project ganito din.

Mark Anthony Fernandez:

Mami-miss ko talaga si Ms. Regine, dahil si Ms. Regine kahit puyat na ako, kahit maiinit ulo ko, kapag nakita namin siya hindi lang ako, kung baga nawawala lahat ng pagod namin eh. Para bang pag nandyan siya, she makes us want to be a better person.

Eugene Domingo:

In general 'yung company kasi masaya, hindi mabigat kasi hindi mo naman masasabi na lahat ng set ganun 'di 'ba? Iba-iba talaga 'yung flavor eh. So definitely ito iba kasi kengkoy eh at saka kain nang kain. Tumaba kami lahat (laughs)! Lahat kami parang naka-fat suit. Lahat kami enjoy kumain, enjoy magtawanan, enjoy magwork. Everybody is so generous of their talent, of their time, of their food (smiles). Bonggang bongga! Bigay na bigay!

Jennica Garcia:

Medyo nalulungkot ako, kasi mamimiss ko yung mga nakatrabaho ko na, lalong-lalo na ang pinakama-mimiss ko dito si Ate Reg at tsaka si Nay Tessie kasi sila 'yung palagi kong kasama sa eksena. Napalapit na talaga ako sa kanila, tsaka mahal ko talaga silang dalawa. Pati 'yung staff, kung paano nila ako alagaan, 'yung mga bonding moments namin, mami-miss ko rin 'yun. Tsaka si Direk Dom--ang sarap niyang maging direktor kasi very light lang palabiro, ganyan.

Mart Escudero:

Halo-halo po, madami eh. Malungkot, masaya na excited, kasi lahat ng tao rito parang lahat sila magaan katrabaho, walang umiinit ulo, masaya. Kahit madaling araw na tawanan pa rin. 'Yun yung mga mami-miss ko po eh. 'Yung mga direktor laging nagpapatawa.

Sheena Halili:

Mami-miss ko rin 'yung mga eksena namin na natatawa kami sa isa't-isa. ‘Tsaka mami-miss ko number one dito si Direk Dom. Si Ate Reg din na sobrang bait, napaka down-to-earth. Pero dito kasi nakakatawa kami ni Ate Uge, 'yung mga away naming dalawa marami kaming ina-dlib eh. Wino-workshop pa niya ako palagi tuwing mag-eeksena kami, 'O ganito ang gagawin mo, ganyan ang gawin mo.' Kasi mami-miss ko din 'yun. Kelan kaya ko ulit makaka-work si Ate Uge? Kelan ko ulit makaka-work si Ate Reg?

Tessie Tomas:

Parang nakakalungkot naman patapos na. [I had a] wonderful [experience], the taping is about to wind down. Medyo kinda sad, and parang nakakabigla na ang bilis, parang mabilis na mabilis ang taping, short and sweet, so to speak.

Direk Dominic Zapata:

Si Regine ma-miss ko kasi hindi ko siya kasama sa next project ko
(smiles). Si Sheena was a revelation to me because this is the first time I've worked with her na malaki 'yung role nya at saka 'yung demand ko sa kanya was sa comedy na hindi ko pa nagagawa. 'Yung pagiging komedyante, tricky 'yun eh, pero na-pull off naman nya. Si Uge (Eugene Domingo), baka ma-miss ko kasi kino-kumbinse ko pa siya na mag-La Lola. She said she wants to rest muna. Hopefully I get to work with her so I won't have to miss her. Masaya ang grupo and I'd like to think na everybody feels the same way. I mean, each person [and] not only Regine. I know Regine's happy with
the show, she's happy with the whole production.

Everyone in the cast agrees that they had a great time doing Ako si Kim Samsoon. Sharing laughs with each other definitely made their work much easier and lighter. In fact, this maybe their secret as to why the show is such a big success. - iGMA.tv

NGAYONG Sabado, magsisimula ang adventure ni John Prats bilang "Tiny Tony" sa pagpapatuloy ng Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo sa ABS-CBN.

Sa kanyang pagkabata, nagpakita na si Anthony (John) ng kakaibang talino at kakayahan na hindi magagawa ng ordinaryong bata. Dahil sa kanyang talino, napamahal si Anthony sa kanyang pamilya at kaibigan.

At sa kanyang paglaki, patuloy ang paglalim ng katalinuhan ni Anthony. Hanggang sa isang ‘di inaasahang aksidente ang nangyari. Isang pangyayari na babago sa buhay ni Anthony bilang isang henyong binata.

At ngayong Sabado, simula na ang adventure ni Anthony na mas kikilalanin bilang Tiny Tony. Alam ang mga kagila-gilalas na magaganap sa buhay niya na tiyak na kagigiliwan ng mga manonood.

Kasama sina Alex Gonzaga, Coco Martin, Susan Africa, Mura Gerard Acao at sa special participation ni Pen Medina. Mula sa direksyon ni Dondon Santos, ang "Tiny Tony" ay ang ika-apat na superhero na hatid ng "Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo".

Magic 89.9’s Magic 30 Countdown as of October 5, 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. I Don’t Care - Fall Out Boy
5. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
6. That’s What You Get - Paramore
7. Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
8. Crush - David Archuleta
9. Heaven Sent - Keyshia Cole
10. Superhuman - Chris Brown ft Keri Hilson
11. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
12. Broken - Lifehouse
13. Disconnection Notice - Pupil
14. So What - P!nk
15. Happily Never After - Nicole Scherzinger ft Ne-Yo
16. Disturbia - Rihanna
17. Whatever You Like - T.I.
18. Free Fallin’ - John Mayer
19. Single - New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
20. What’s Your Name - Usher ft will.i.am
21. Human - The Killers
22. Keeps Getting Better - Christina Aguilera
23. Lost! - Coldplay
24. This is Me - Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas / Julianne ft Miguel Escueta
25. Womanizer - Britney Spears
26. Make It Mine - Jason Mraz
27. Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson
28. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
29. Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall ft Akon
30. Shining Star - Get Far


Wave 89.1 Soul Review Countdown as of October 5, 2008

1. Out of this Club - Pussycat Dolls ft R. Kelly
2. Every Piece of My Heart – Atozzio
3. Sunset - Marques Houston
4. Jockin’ Jay-Z - Jay-Z
5. Sweetest Love - Robin Thicke
6. Mrs. Officer - Lil’ Wayne ft Bobby Valentino
7. Booty Music - Git Fresh
8. Live Your Life - T.I. ft Rihanna
9. Single - New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
10. Candy Shop - Madonna
11. Still Me - Usher
12. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
13. What You Do to Me (Don’t Stop) - Charlie Wilson
14. Go Girl - Ciara ft T-Pain
15. Long Night - Nelly ft Usher





RX 93.1Countdown Top 7 and Wannabees as of October 3, 2008

1. Crush - David Archuleta
2. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script
3. I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
4. Mercy - OneRepublic
5. Shut Up and Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
6. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
7. Single - New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
8. Broken - Lifehouse
9. Just Stand Up - Artists Stand Up to Cancer
10. Hot n Cold - Katy Perry
11. If I Were You - Kyla
12. Superhuman - Chris Brown ft Keri Hilson
13. This is Me-Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas
14. Kailan - Bamboo
15. Keeps Gettin Better - Christina Aguilera
16. So What - Pink
17. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
18. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
19. Kundiman - Silent Sanctuary
20. Whatever You Like - T.I.



103. MAX FM Final Countdown as of October 4, 2008

1. The Man Who Can’t Be Move - The Script
2. That’s What You Get - Paramore
3. Just Stand Up - Artists Stand Up to Cancer
4. Puso - Sponge Cola
5. The Shock of Lightning - Oasis
6. Shut Up and Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
7. Fall for You - Secondhand Serenade
8. Your Universe - Rico Blanco
9. Great DJ - The Ting Tings
10. Superhuman - Chris Brown ft Keri Hilson
11. Shake It - Metro Station
12. So What - Pink
13. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo
14. Kailan - Bamboo
15. I Don’t Know Why - Moony
16. It’s Over - Jesse McCartney
17. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield
18. Captured - Christian Bautista ft Sitti
19. Masarap Nga - Delara
20. Love Me or Hate Me - Lady Sovereign
21. Just Dance – Lady Gaga ft Kardinal Offishall
22. Single – New Kids on the Block ft Ne-Yo
23. This Is Me – Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas
24. Paper Planes – M.I.A.
25. Handa - Miguel Escueta
26. Burnin’ Up - Jonas Brothers
27. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
28. Disturbia - Rihanna
29. Handlebars-Flobots
30. Light On-David Cook

Pinoy MYX Countdown as of October 4, 2008

1. Now - MYMP
2. Puso - Spongecola
3. Yugto - Rico Blanco
4. Leap Of Faith - Hale
5. Kailan - Bamboo
6. The Fight Is Over - Urbandub
7. The Search Is Over - Rachelle Ann Go
8. Million Miles Away - Nikki Gil
9. Saludo - 6Cyclemind
10. Ako’y Babalik - Callalily
11. Disconnection Notice - Pupil
12. A Very Special Love - Sarah Geronimo
13. Kundiman - Silent Sanctuary
14. Freak Out Baby - Itchyworms
15. I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing - Nina
16. For The First Time - KC Concepcion
17. The One Who Won My Heart - Christian Bautista
18. Selos- Sandwich
19. Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko - Richard Poon
20. Eternally - Mark Bautista


MYX International Top 20 as of October 4, 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. Thunder - Boys Like Girls
7. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
8. When I Grow Up - The Pussycat Dolls
9. So What - Pink
10. Shut Up And Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
11. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
12. In The Ayer - Flo Rida ft Will.I.Am
13. Broken - Lifehouse
14. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script
15. Psychosocial - Slipknot
16. We Rock - Camp Rock Cast
17. Energy - Keri Hilson
18. Run The Show - Kat DeLuna with Busta Rhymes
19. Dangerous - Kardinal Offishall ft Akon
20. The Little Things - Colbie Caillat





MYX Hit Chart as of October 5, 2008

1. Now - MYMP
2. Puso - Spongecola
3. Yugto - Rico Blanco
4. Leap of Faith - Hale
5. Kailan - Bamboo
6. This is Me - Demi Lovato ft Joe Jonas
7. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
8. The Fight is Over - Urbandub
9. Burnin’ Up - Jonas Brothers
10. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
11. Disturbia - Rihanna
12. The Search is Over - Rachelle Ann Go
13. Thunder - Boys Like Girls
14. Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade
15. When I Grow Up - Pussycat Dolls
16. So What - Pink
17. Shut Up and Let Me Go - The Ting Tings
18. Million Miles Away - Nikki Gil
19. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
20. In The Ayer - Flo Rida



WRR 101.9 For Life Top 40 as of October 4, 2008

1. Paano na kaya - Bugoy Drilon
2. For the first time - KC Concepcion
3. Million miles away - Nikki Gil
4. Leap of faith - Hale
5. I’ll be there - Sarah Geronimo and Howie D. of Backstreet Boys
6. A Very Special Love - Sarah Geronimo
7. Now - M.Y.M.P.
8. Manalig ka - Laarni Lozada
9. Kung sakali - Ogie Alcasid
10. Home - Aiza Seguerra
11. Kagandahan - Bea Alonzo
12. After all these years - Journey
13. Take me I’ll follow - Toni Gonzaga
14. Pugad - Sugarfree
15. The Time of My Life - David Cook
16. Love of My life - Lani Misalucha
17. In the ayer - Flo Rida
18. Realize - Colbie Caillat
19. Kailan - Bamboo
20. Yugto - Rico Blanco

After former actress Nadia Montenegro’s scathing remarks against television and radio showbiz talk show host and columnist Cristy Fermin last week, it was Fermin’s turn on Sunday to drop a bombshell against Montenegro.

In an exclusive interview on “The Buzz,” an angry Fermin answered each accusation thrown by Montenegro in the same show last week. Fermin, one of the hosts of The Buzz, was in Canada when Montenegro gave her exclusive interview.

Fermin called Montenegro a liar and branded her statements inconsistent. She denied that she was the reason Montenegro and her erstwhile friend Gretchen Barretto had a falling out.

The host stood pat by her allegation that it was Montenegro who circulated a nasty rumor about the alleged fight between Barretto and her partner, businessman Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco.

She accused Montenegro of secretly giving birth to a baby 20 years ago and introducing the infant to her partner and family as her adopted child.

Fermin also slammed Montenegro for dragging her 97-year-old mother into their fight.

She also denied Montenegro’s insinuation that she was asking money from actors in exchange for good write-ups.

As for Montenegro’s threat that she would reveal more explosive details if Fermin would not back down, Fermin responded: “[Ibato] mo sa akin ang basurang sinasabi mo at tiyak na babalik [ito] sa mukha mo.”

Below are excerpts from Fermin’s interview on “The Buzz” Sunday.

On her alleged role in the rift between Montenegro and Barretto

Base sa sinabi ni Nadia Montenegro, sinungaling siya at inconsistent pa siya. Ilang buwan lang kung tawagin niya si Gretchen na masamang babae, user, exploiter at schemer, ngayon sasabihin mo, ‘I lost a good friend?’ Wala akong alam diyan. Pumasok lang ako sa sitwasyon ng nasukol na parang daga sa lungga at ako ang ituro mo na nagkakalat ng balita.

Maraming gabi mo akong binubulabog, pinagdadala ng camera sa Essensa (condominium)… lipstick camera ang pinadadala mo sa akin. Ang sabi mo i-convince ko, kutsabahin ko ang gwardiya ng Essensa sa basement dahil doon bumababa si Gretchen.

Noong nagkita-kita tayo sa Fridays at Rembrandt (Hotel), hinawakan ni Gretchen ang kamay ni dating mayor [Macario] Boy Asistio, ang tanong ni Gretchen, ‘Ano pa po ba ang dapat kong gawin at ibigay kay Nadia para huwag na niya akong traydorin?’ Anong sabi ni Tito Boy, ‘Hindi ko alam. Matagal ko na siyang pinagsasabihang lumayo sa mga ganitong issue. Hindi siya nakikinig.’

Si Tanya Montenegro na kapatid mo ang kumuha sa akin para dalhin ako sa Mezzanine floor kung nasan ka naroon. Nakita kitang umiiyak… pinangaralan kita kahit pinagkanulo mo ako… umiyak ka ng umiyak sa akin… at ‘yon ang panahon na nagpadala ka ng apology letter sa The Buzz na binasa ni Boy (Abunda). Ngayon, sasabihin mo ako ang may kasalanan?

Anong sabi mo sa akin, ‘Pinababa si Tonyboy Cojuangco si Gretchen, pinalayas. Walang natira sa katawan kundi ang dala lang niya. Anong nagawa niya sa bag, alahas? Wala.’ Ikaw ang nagkalat sa iba’t ibang bibig. ‘Yong nasukol ka na, ako ang iyong dinidiin.

On her alleged practice to ask money from actresses and actors

Basahin mo ang mga columns ko. Marami akong pinupuring artista na hindi ko kakilala at hindi ko ka-close. Marami akong kakilalang artista na pinipitik ko kapag nagkakamali. Huwag kang mag-imbento ng scenario na hindi mo kayang panindigan.

Naaalala mo lang ako pag pinipitik kita at hindi bayaran ang babaeng tinutukoy mo.

Publikasyon ang nagbabayard sa akin hindi artista.

On her mother’s condition and libel case

Salingin na lahat sa akin, galawin na lahat, suntukun na tayo mula ulo hangga’t paa, saktan niya, huwag mong gagalawin ang nanay ko na 97-years old na.

Tungkol sa kasong libelo, si Tito Eddie (Gutierrez), Tita Annabelle (Rama) at si Ruffa (Gutierrez) na direktang nasangkot, hindi nagsalita tungkol doon, umandar na naman ang pagiging bawang ni Nadia Montenegro.

Sinong walang kredibiliad sa ating dalawa? Ikaw, na nagsasalita patalikod pero pag nasusukol, nagtuturo ka ng ibang tao para maghugas kamay?

Tumaas ang BP (blood pressure) ng mommy mo s Amerika dahil sa kagagawan mo, hindi dahil sa akin. Baka hindi mo pa alam, tinatakbo sa ospital at nagpapa-BP Mommy mo, alam ko na. Ang pakiusap niya sa’yo, ‘Huwag mong bibirahin ang nanay Cristy mo dahil hindi natin kayang bayaran ang utang na loob natin sa kanya pero hindi mo siya pinakinggan.’

On Montenegro’s ‘adopted’ child

Mahigit 20 taon ang nakaran, nagdadalang tao ka. Hindi alam ng ka-relasyon mo [at] hindi alam ng pamilya mo. Nagpunta ka sa ospital na matatagpuan sa pagitan ng Mandaluyong at Pasig. Kinaumagahan nagsilang ka ng sanggol na babae, nagtago sa pangalan na Nadine Villegas. Umuwi ka ng bahay, hindi mo dinala ang sanggol. Pinaalagan mo sa kaibigan mong aktres na kilala nating pareho, kilala ng publiko ng ilang buwan. Pagkatapos ng ilang buwan pinadala mo ang bata sa inyong tahanan. Pinakilala mo sa ka-relasyon mo at sa iyong mga anak bilang ampon mo.

Sino ngayon sa atin ang walang budhi?

Young actress Sunshine Dizon is back after taking a leave from show business following her hospitalization a few months back. For her comeback vehicle, Sunshine was chosen by GMA-7 to star in the drama anthology Obra for the month of October.

Sunshine clarified that her poor health was caused by incessant migraine attacks and not depression or any other serious illness as previously speculated.

"Hindi ko naman itinago na ever since naman talaga, everybody knew I have really bad migraine and that was the reason why I was hospitalized for about a month and a half," explained Sunshine to the members of the press last October 3, at a press conference held at the Imperial Palace Suites on Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

GOD'S WILL. To counter off these chronic attacks, Sunshine developed a habit of dashing straight to the nearest hospital to have her self injected with a powerful painkiller. These sudden trips to the hospital became frequent particularly during tapings.

"Siyempre, ayaw mo naman ma pack-up ‘yong shooting," she reasoned out.

Sunshine eventually got so used with the medication that her body soon demanded more than the normal dosage. Aware and cautious of some people's tendency to exhibit narrow-mindedness in dealing with a situation like hers, Sunshine politely offered, "People can be judgmental because they're not knowledgeable with what I'm going through."

Despite being sidelined, which in effect forced her home network to hand some projects originally intended for her to fellow stars, Sunshine believes that the incident was God's will of freeing her from the previous medication. The long rest led the young actress to discover alternative medicines that would help soothe her recurring migraine attacks.

"I'm trying to shun away form taking too many medications din," Sunshine, who resorted to natural means, enthused.

BACK ON TRACK. For her television return, Sunshine is happy and proud to be given the lead role in Obra following Katrina Halili and JC de Vera.

Sunshine's Obra stint will feature four stories directed by four equally good directors. The episodes "Rosa Negra," "Drama Queen," "Butch," and "Sapi" listed topnotch directors Joel Lamangan, Maryo J. delos Reyes, Toppel Lee, and Jun Lana.

"Actually, they [GMA-7 management] really made sure that the stories that will be given to me is sana daw ma-challenge ako which is very challenging naman," said Sunshine.

In "Butch," Sunshine takes on the role of a lesbian who experiences the joy and misery of being a surrogate mom only to lose her child. She then assumes the role of a has-been actress ravaged by vices while still pining for a lost love in "Drama Queen." In "Rosa Negra," Sunshine portrays the character of a negrita who remains hopeful in a world of cynicism. The last episode, in time for the Halloween, is "Sapi" where Sunshine portrays the role of a woman possessed by an evil spirit with a sinister past. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Three months after a kidnapping ordeal in Mindanao, veteran broadcast journalist Cecilia Victoria ‘Ces’ Orena-Drilon will return as co-anchor of ABS-CBN's late night news program “Bandila” starting this Monday.

Returning with co-anchors Korina Sanchez and Henry Omaga-Diaz, Drilon said viewers of Bandila should continue to expect excellent and relevant news stories from the late night newscast.

“Tatlong buwan kaming hindi nagsama-sama nina Korina at Henry, isa iyon. So magkakasama kaming muling tatlo. At siyempre, ganoon pa rin iyong sigla sa pagsunod sa mga kaganapan dito sa bansa natin. Mga istoryang makabuluhan,” she said in an interview in ABS-CBN morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.”

Drilon said she will be presenting a segment on the physical and psychological effects of the Mindanao conflict on soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). She said it will be her first time to be allowed to enter AFP’s medical center in V. Luna.

“Naisip ko na siguro isang magandang storya dahil nga digmaang nangyayari ngayon sa Mindanao, ano bang epekto ng digmaan sa mga sundalo natin? Iyong mga nasusugatan tapos babalik sila sa kanilang mga pamilya, minsan iyong napapansin mo iyong mga pisikal lang eh. Pero iyong mental, anong ginagawa ng AFP para sa kanila para matulungan silang gumaling sa mga ganoong sakit? Iyon ang story ko. Siguro mga tatlong storya makakabuo ako, siguro abangan nila Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, tapos ang maganda rito pinagkatiwalaan kami na makapasok for the first time sa psychiatric ward ng V. Luna,” she said.

Drilon has been known for her credibility, courage and excellence in gathering and presenting news. Last June, she and her news team including Prof. Octavio Dinampo were kidnapped by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu. They were released after nine days in captivity.

“Bandila”, the late night newscast of ABS-CBN, is the first Philippine program to earn a nomination for an International Emmy Award for their report “The Subic Rape Case Promulgation.”

Tinatayang sampung milyong piso ang halaga ng mga nanakaw mula sa talent manager-entertainment columnist na si Alfie Lorenzo nang pasukin ng mga hindi pa nakikilalang suspek ang kanyang bahay noong September 28.

Ayon sa ulat ni Vinia Vivar sa People's Tonight ngayon, Oktubre 6, kasalukuyan umanong nasa SOP si Alfie para samahan alaga niyang si Judy Ann Santos na nag-promote ng pelikula niyang Mag-ingat Ka sa...Kulam nang mangyari ang insidente.

Base sa ulat, pinuntirya ng mga magnanakaw ang kuwarto ng talent manager, kung saan nalimas ang halos lahat ng mamahaling gamit, alahas, at pera niya.

Ilang sa mga nakuha umano ay ang 15 gold wrist watches, 12 diamond rings na iba-iba ang hugis at sukat, anim na gold diamond necklaces, at tatlong pure gold diamond bracelets. Kasama rin sa nakuha ang isang Fujitsu laptop na nagkakahalaga ng P85,000, Apple laptop na may halagang P150,000, at bagong wi-fi cellphone na worth P50,000.

Sa cash naman, iba't ibang uri ng currency ang nakuha ng mga magnanakaw. Kabilang dito ang 3,000 US dollars; 2,500 Euros; 1,100 British pounds; 5,000 Thai Baht; at 10,000 Hong Kong dollars.

Sa piso naman, nakuha rin ang halagang P500,000 at ang laman ng isang donation box na may halagang P100,000. Natangay rin ng mga nanloob ang halagang P5,000 na dapat sana ay suweldo ng driver ni Alfie at ang P900 na pambayad sa mga diyaryo.

Hindi rin nakalampas sa mga mata ng magnanakaw ang ilang gadgets ng kanyang apo na si John-John tulad ng laptop, camera, at Xbox.

Pinaghihinalaan na eksperto ang gumawa ng naturang krimen dahil madali nitong nabuksan ang safety vaults at tanging screw driver naman daw ang ginamit na pambukas ng pinto sa kuwarto.

Naisipan din umano ng mga nanloob na tanggalin ang koneksyon ng apat CCTV (closed-circuit television) recorder, sinira ang hard disc, at saka binasa ng isang inumin para hindi na magamit pa na pang-record.

Bagama't nanlumo sa mga pangyayari, nagpapasalamat pa rin si Alfie na naging maayos ang kalagayan nila ng kanyang apo. Gayundin, pinagpapasa-Diyos na lamang niya ang mga gumawa nito. Dagdag pa ng talent manager, kahit papaano daw ay nakatulong pa siya. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

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

Actress Judy Ann Santos said that she and fiancé actor-host Ryan Agoncillo have not yet determined where and when they will exchange marital vows.

Santos said they are still working hard to save money for their big day.

"Wala pa talaga... nag-iipon pa kami. Hindi kami special na couple na pwede na lang magpakasal bukas," Santos said.

The actress said she is aware that marriage is a serious matter, which is why she and Agoncillo do not want to rush things.

"Alam ng bawat tao na may kabiyak na it's a long process, a long way to go. We don't want to jump into one chapter of our lives na hindi kami prepared, so pinaghahandaan," she said.

Santos who turned 30 last May admitted that having a baby is also one of her concerns.

"Siyempre naghahabol din kami ng biological clock. Kung ibibigay sa amin ni Lord ang isa pang supling ay ipagpapasalamat namin 'yon kung bibigyan ako ng magandang anak," Santos said.

The actress is enjoying herself as a superstar mommy to her adopted daughter Johanna Lois or Yohan.

The well-loved actress also thanked those who have been showing their love and support for her most awaited wedding. But she also stressed that they will stick to their plans -- to work and save money for their future.

"Ayaw kong magpadala sa pressure dahil sa mga taong gustong tumulong. Thankful ako dahil sa dami ng tumulong pero ayaw kong 'yon ang maging dahilan ng hindi namin matuloy ni Ryan ang plano namin. Kami ang masusunod doon, kaso hindi pa natataon marami pang dapat asikasuhin," she said.

Just recently, hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino vowed to pay for the flower arrangements for the wedding.

Santos hopes that she and Agoncillo will able to see their plans through.

"We are hoping na makarating kami sa dapat naming puntahan," she said.

Santos, who just finished her rated A movie entitled "Kulam", is now busy with her upcoming 'nurse serye' "Humingi Ako Sa Langit" with Derek Ramsay.

"Humingi Ako Sa Langit" is the country's first medical television series that will air soon on ABS-CBN.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from September 30 to October 2 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:



September 30 (Tuesday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 22.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.1%
3. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 21.5%
4. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 20.2%
5. Marimar (GMA-7) - 20%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.1%
7. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
9. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 11.1%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 38.7%
2. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 35.3%
3. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 34%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.4%
5. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 29.1%
6. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
7. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 26.2%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
9. My Husband's Woman (GMA-7) - 23.7%
10. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 23.6%



October 1 (Wednesday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 25.5%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.5%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
4. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 21.4%
5. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
6. Marimar (GMA-7) - 20.4%
7. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 19.4%
8. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%
9. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 15.8%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 15.2%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.3%
2. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 37.6%
3. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 34.8%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 33.2%
5. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 29.5%
6. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 26.9%
7. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 25.8%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
9. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 24.3%
10. My Husband's Woman (GMA-7) - 23.4%



October 2 (Thursday)

Daytime:

1. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 23.7%
2. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 22.3%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.7%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
5. Marimar (GMA-7) - 18.7%
6. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) / El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
9. SiS (GMA-7) - 9.6%
10. Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) - 7.5%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 41%
2. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 34.2%
3. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 32.9%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31.4%
5. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 28.6%
6. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 27.6%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 27.4%
8. Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) - 27%
9. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
10. Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%



Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

ABS-CBN News’ Star Patroller Phoemela Barranda said on Saturday that she is doing fine after a car accident that left her and boyfriend musician Ira Cruz with minor injuries.

Their vehicle crashed into a street light post in Urdaneta Village along EDSA in Makati City at around 2 a.m. Saturday.

Barranda said X-ray examinations and contusion tests made at the Medical City found no serious injuries, although the model-TV host said she sustained some bruises.

"They (the press) were all on the site kaagad. EDSA southbound between Buendia Ayala. Grabe...my airbag inflated so I got super scared, we didn't know if we had any injuries. But we're ok, bruises lang," she said in a text message.

Barranda made it clear that she and boyfriend Ira Cruz were neither having an argument nor drinking alcohol at the time. She pointed out that they just came from her dinner celebration with some of her friends, and that the car crash was just an accident.

"Car lost control and hit the side street. I freaked out after especially when I saw the paparazzi and cameras. I was telling Ira to call towing and for us to leave the site. But definitely quarrelling is not the reason. We came from Basilios to sort of still celebrate my birthday there with Ira and some friends. It was just an accident," she said.

Sexy actress Aubrey Miles already gave birth to her first son to boyfriend Troy Montero. They named their child Hunter Cody Miller.

Saksi reported that Aubrey gave birth at dawn Friday, 2:3o a.m. at St. Luke's Medical Center through normal delivery. Hunter weighed 7.5 lbs.

Aubrey was already on her fourth month of pregnancy when she admitted to the public that she was pregnant. It a TV interview last April 20, Aubrey and Troy revealed that they are expecting their child together.

"Yes, I'm pregnant," said Aubrey. "Matagal na talaga kami nagko-conceive, last year pa, ni Cody [Troy's real name]."

Aubrey also said that she found out that she was pregnant on her third month already.

Aubrey and Troy have been together for five years now. The couple is planning to get married next year. - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Lead stars KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez of Star Cinema’s "For the First Time" arrived in the country early Sunday from Europe after the successful screenings of their film in Vienna, Austria.

Along with Gutierrez’s twin brother, Raymond, KC and Richard arrived at 4:50 a.m. in Manila from Paris, France. They stayed in Paris after the film’s screenings at Cineplexx Donauplex in Vienna.

They said their stay in Paris and Vienna was very enjoyable and memorable for them, especially after a big number of Filipinos in Vienna supported their film. The two stars thanked their fans for watching the movie, which is one of Star Cinema's offerings for its 15th anniversary.

They also invited their fans to buy the DVD of "For the First Time."

Directed by well-acclaimed director Ms. Joyce Bernal, the premiere of "For the First Time" was said to be the biggest for any Filipino movie shown in Austria.

Reports said fans were impressed by KC’s acting prowess given that it’s her first full-length movie and that most of the scenes were shot outside of the country.

"For the First Time" is KC's very first take on the movie industry while it is Richard’s first project with ABS-CBN's movie outfit Star Cinema.

Aside from their respective projects, KC and Richard are again set to shoot a Valentine movie next year under GMA films.

Before officially embarking on her biggest break as the lead star of the local adaptation of the popular Argentinian romantic comedy series, La Lola, GMA-7 first treated young actress-model Rhian Ramos with a grand party last October 3 to celebrate her 18th birthday.

Held at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Manila Peninsula hotel in Makati City, the controversial young actress was joined by her family, friends, co-stars and network bigwigs in an evening specially prepared to introduce Rhian to the public, both as a full-fledged woman and as one of GMA-7's top young female stars.

"It feels great to be 18!" a blushing Rhian, whose real name is Rhian Denise Ramos Howell, said before acknowledging the presence of everyone who took time out to partake in the celebration.

In an interview days before the big celebration, Rhian described her debut's motif as something that is in line with the colors representing her upcoming series.

"Dahil yung La Lola, ibig sabihin sa akin nun transformation—from a man to a woman—ganun din yung debut ko; from a young girl growing up to a woman. So, transformation talaga siya. Gusto ko, yung color motif ng La Lola, yun din yung color motif ng birthday ko-black, red, and white."

IN BLOOM. The guests arrived in spurts with veteran actor Eddie Garcia arriving as early as 8 p.m. By around nine o' clock, the young Kapuso stars started filling up the venue either in group or by their lonesome.

A special AVP was first shown—documenting Rhian's young life journey through pictures and video clips of her past commercials and TV appearances. After the short tribute, Rhian—who donned a simple yet chic white gown created by designer Richard Papa—was formally presented.

Some of Rhian's guests that evening include Richard Gomez, Paolo Paraiso, Mike Tan, Mark Bautista, Aljur Abrenica, Mark Escudero, Marky Cielo, Dominic Roco, Dion Ignacio, Paolo Paraiso, German Moreno, Kris Bernal, Iza Calzado, La Salle Green Archer's Simon Atkins, director Mark Reyes, Eddie Garcia, and German Moreno. The cast of La Lola also came and even rendered a special production number together with the debutante.

Although initially announced as part of the customary 18 Roses ceremony, Raymond Gutierrez, Alfred Vargas, and Dingdong Dantes failed to make it and participate in the cotillion number.

Serving as Rhian's escort was young male star JC de Vera, who patiently and quietly accompanied the celebrator throughout the evening. Marvin Agustin, who co-starred with Rhian albeit in a cameo role, in I.T.A.L.Y. and the upcoming La Lola, handled hosting chores.

The evening, of course, would not be complete without the presence of GMA-7 bigwigs led by Senior Vice President for Entertainment Wilma Galvante. GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar led the ceremonial toast in honor of the debutante.

Bagging the honor to play lead in a primetime series, according to Rhian, was more than enough to make her birthday even more special.

Said Rhian, "For my 18th birthday, one of the hugest gifts I ever received for any birthday ever, I got for my 18th birthday and it's La Lola. It's huge for me, really, it means so much to me that I'm emotional over it. And all I hope is that it's a successful show that makes the Filipino audience happy. I want them to watch it and not think about whatever problems they might be having and laugh their hearts out." - Philippine Entertainment Portal

On-screen partners Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin have been declared official and adoptive children of Impasug-ong -- the first class municipality in the northeastern part of Bukidnon, where the two filmed parts of their first movie together, “The Land Down Under.”

“We are formally adopted, legally adopted as children of Impasug-ong- si Angel, si direk Rory Quintos, at ako,” Pascual said.

The actor said said there was a ritual performed including the chants of the town’s datus.

“The night before we left mayroong ceremony there's a ritual nagpatay sila ng native chicken. There were two datus na nagbigay sila ng chant. Sumayaw kami ni Angel we wore their native costumes. May bonfire,” the actor added.

Pascual said he and Locsin will never forget the ceremony night as it was very lovely, and an unexpected milestone in their lives.

“Maganda ang ritual. Hindi namin ini-expect na ganoon ang preparation at naghanda yung mayor, si Mayor Julia Okinlay. Nagpakain, ang sarap. Everyone is so friendly and hospitable,” he added.

Locsin said that they stayed in Bukidnon for almost a month and they had the most wonderful experiences with their new friends.

“Gusto naming bumalik agad ng Bukidnon. Sa totoo lang na-mimiss namin iyong mga friends namin doon mga cowboys, mga cowgirls,” she said.

Locsin said that in Bukidnon they were treated well not only by the province's officials but most especially by the Impasug-ong people. “Napaka-spoiled namin doon sobra,” she said.

They said they will never forget the warm acceptance they received while filming their movie. Pascual added that almost all of the people they met in Bukidnon were really nice to them.

“Ang sarap ng experience. Everyday we would wake up looking forward sa everyday shoot. So ang sarap,” he said.

The two will be flying to Darwin, Australia to complete the movie project.

Locsin admitted that it would not be easy for them to shoot abroad, although they are ready for it.

“Of course mahirap. Wala na kasi sa Pilipinas, sobrang outback ang pupuntahan namin. Sa Bukidnon ay green doon sa pupuntahan namin ay puro brown mainit,” Locsin said.

“Sa Darwin ay different environment at maraming scenes sa Australia… we don’t know what to expect. It's both our first time in Darwin, Australia. I’m excited to see the horses at the outback,” Pascual said.

The two invited moviegoers to support and watch their upcoming movie “The Land Down Under.”

“Malapit na po. Of course more or less half way through sa film we are heading of f to Australia next week,” Pascual said.

“The Land Down Under" is set to hit movie houses in November.