Do not cross Miranda Bailey – Grey’s Anatomy premiere
President-Elect Obama’s Letter to his daughters
I was reading the paper this morning and I was moved when I read excerpts from President-Elect Obama’s letter to his daughters. With such a young and vibrant family, you can’t help but be inspired with the example he is setting. I would like to publish excerpts from the letter to share with you all. How touching.
The letter will be published on Parade Magazine this coming Sunday.
Dear Malia and Sasha: Why I ran for president
I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probgably shouldn’t have let you have. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn’t make up for all the time we’ve been apart. I know how much I’ve missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey….
…I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunitiy for happiness and fulfullment in yours. In the end, girls, that is why I ran for president: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation…
…With the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responisbility.
That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something…
I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the changes you’ve had…
…I am so proud of both of you. I love you more that you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.
Love,
Dad
I am already proud that he is going to be my president. Go Barrack!
Ronnie Liang learns lessons from 2008 issues he got involved in
Tahimik at maganda ang tinakbo ng 2008 para kay Ronnie Liang, except sa naibato sa kanyang isyu noon na may kaugnayan sa pagkakabanggit niya na crush niya si Sarah Geronimo. Nag-react kasi ang Pop Princess sa pahayag na ito ni Ronnie na hindi siya naniniwala sa mga pina-publicize o bino-broadcast na panliligaw o pagkakagusto sa kanya.
Director Joyce Bernal says Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang offer came before Lovers in Paris
Nakausap ang direktor na si Joyce Bernal sa premiere night ng Star Cinema movie Love Me Again (Land Down Under) sa SM Megamall noong January 14. Hindi kataka-takang makita nang gabing yun si Direk Joyce dahil malapit na magkaibigan sila ni Piolo Pascual.
Kinumusta agad ng PEP ang batikang director tungkol sa pinagkakaabalahan nitong project sa GMA-7, ang Marian Rivera-Dingdong Dantes teleserye, Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang.
More exciting Kapuso shows to premiere this year
Sa first quarterly lunch this year with the editors of the head of GMA-7 Entertainment TV, nailabas na ang first quarter shows of the Kapuso network: My Dad is Better Than Your Dad, Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?, Totoy Bato, and Zorro. Napag-usapan na rin ang next set of shows for the second quarter, pati na rin ang ilan pa sa mga dapat abangan para sa 2009.
KOREANOVELAS. Ang All About Eve nina Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Jean Garcia, Eula Valdes, at Richard Gomez ang pang-apat na primetime series na ipalalabas ngayong taon na ito. Announced na rin ang pagkakapasok ni Mark Anthony Fernandez sa cast ng local version ng nasabing Koreanovela, na para sana kay Diether Ocampo kung natuloy ang paglipat ng isa sa mga unang Star Magic leading men sa Kapuso network.
Malabo pa raw ang local version ng Koreanovela na Full House, na dati na ring na-announce dahil sa dami ng rekutitos ng hinihingi ng producer sa Korea. Kaya’t parang mas sigurado pa ang isa pang comedy-romance soap ng Korea na Coffee Prince.
Hinahanapan pa rin ng tiyempo kung kailan matutuloy ang Captain Barbell Meets Darna na sa teaser pa lang noong 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival ay nakakabit na ito kasama ng Dyesebel at Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita. Wala pa rin sa 2008 lineup ang minsan nang naikuwento sa amin nina Kylie at Queenie Padilla, ang Panday Kids.
SINE NOVELA. Sa Marso magtatapos ang Saan Darating ang Umaga? ni Yasmien Kurdi at may kasunod na ito, ang Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?. Nabanggit na sa amin kung sino ang binabalak na magbida sa serialized version ng Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion movie na ito from Viva Films, ngunit hindi pa muna ito ipinasulat sa amin dahil hindi pa nakakausap ang mga artista—isang pares na galing sa StarStruck. Kung matutuloy, ito ang unang pagbibidahan ng nasabing love team para ma-elevate sila sa lead status.
Hindi pa man nagsisimula ang Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? nina Jennylyn Mercado at Mark Herras, may nakaabang nang magiging kapalit ito—ang Muling Buksan Ang Puso na kung matutuloy ay pagbibidahan nina Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, at Nadine Samonte.
Tinanong na rin namin kung kailan naman ang isa pang dati nang na-announce na Sine Novela, ang Tinik Sa Dibdib ni Nora Aunor. Ngunit wala pa raw ito sa mga pinaplano.
STARSTRUCK IS BACK. Sa mga game shows at reality shows naman, confirmed na ang pagbabalik ng StarStruck ngayong taon na ito.
Year 2008 pa, naibalita nang magbabalik ang phenomenal artista-search ng GMA-7 ngunit hindi ito natuloy. Huling nagkaroon ng StarStruck noong patapos ng 2006, na nag-finals ng March 2007.
Ang plano sana noon, isang taon lang pagpapahingahin ang reality show bago ito ibalik. Hanggang dito pa lang ang na-confirm ni Ms. Wilma Galvante, SVP for Entertainment TV. Dagdag pa rito kung kailan pasisimulan ang audition (third quarter this year) at kung kailan magsisimula (sa last quarter ng 2009).
Tumangging magbigay ng confirmation ang Entertainment Group ng GMA-7 kung ire-retain ang hosts ng StarStruck na sina Jolina Magdangal, Dingdong Dantes, at Raymond Gutierrez. Hindi rin nag-confirm kung totoong pasok sa paghu-host si Drew Arellano.
Inaayos pa rin ang mechanics ng fifth edition ng StarStruck. Kung kaya’t walang mag-confirm kung totoong apat muli ang mananalo-isang Ultimate Male Survivor, isang Ultimate Female Survivor, at isang Ultimate Love Team.
SINGING SEARCH. Mas malamang sa hindi na ang Pinoy Pop Superstar ang ibabalik kesa sa second season ng Pinoy Idol.
Kinumpirma ring magbabalik ang isang singing search show ngayong taon na ito ngunit hindi tinukoy kung ano. Kailangan pa raw kasing mapag-aralan ang mga “lessons learned” from the first Pinoy Idol dahil iba nga kasi ang sensibility ng mga Pinoy sa ganitong singing search, lalo’t involved ang text voting.
Kung magkakataon, magkasunod at hindi magkasabay ang pasok ng StarStruck 5 at ang singing show ngayong taon na ito.
GAME SHOWS. Bukod sa My Dad is Better Than Your Dad, na-acquire na rin ng GMA-7 ang game show na Hole In The Wall, ang English version ng original Japanese game show na Minasan no Okage desita, na tinatawag sa YouTube na “Human Tetris” game show.
Sina Ogie Alcasid at Michael V ang maghu-host ng show na ipapalit sa pagpapahingahing Family Feud ni Richard Gomez; hindi bilang sina Ogie at Michael V kundi bilang sina Angelina at Yaya ng Bubble Gang.
Isa pang bagong game show na ipalalabas ngayong taon na ito ang Power of 10, ang CBS game show hosted by Drew Carey. Pang-second quarter of the year ito sa May, ngunit wala pa ring napipiling maghu-host. Aabot daw sa P10 million ang ipamimigay na premyo rito.
Magkakaroon din ng kapalit ang Nuts Entertainment, isang late-night comedy program na ihu-host ni Anjo Yllan—ang Cool Center.
Ibabalik din ang Celebrity Duets ngayong taon na ito in its third season hosted by Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid. Bago magtapos ang second quarter, malamang na ibalik din daw ang naantala noong Pasko na Obra anthology. Isa si Richard Gutierrez sa nasabihan nang lalabas sa Obra.
Sa mga specials naman, may tig-isang birthday special na ipu-produce ang GMA-7—kay Richard Gutierrez this February at para kay Regine Velasquez in April. January 21st ang kaarawan ng kambal na Richard at Raymond Gutierrez ngunit dahil may When I Met U si Richard para sa GMA Films at Regal Entertainment, inurong na ng GMA-7 ang special show ng kanilang Primetime King ng Pebrero in time for the showing of his film with KC Concepcion.
Jericho Rosales downplays reported primetime showdown with ex Heart Evangelista
Year 2009 is shaping up to be a rosy year for actor Jericho Rosales. Fresh from the success of the critically-acclaimed film Baler in the recently concluded 34th Metro Manila Film Festival, Jericho will now be seen in ABS-CBN’s I Love Betty La Fea, where he will portray the character of Aldo.
Nadia Montenegro ready to make peace with Gretchen Barretto
Last Christmas Eve, former actress Nadia Montenegro consulted her doctor because her left eye had lost vision. The doctor found out that the retina had a tear. Unless treated, her right eye could be affected and she would go blind.
Bords!!!!!!!!!!! Sikat na si Faux Bama (Fake Obama)!!!
Unang na-sight ko ang mukha ng President Obama Look-Alike sa Pilipins ay sa blog ni Malen. Humagalpak ako ng katatawa dahil in fairview, may dating siya. Kaso nga lang ang suot niya na pang ilalim sa suit jacket niya ay corduroy pants!!! hahaha! Lalaban kayo? Walang binesa si Derrick Brooks (ang stand-in ni President-Elect Obama sa rehearsal ng Inauguration)
At tulad ni Charice, at Arnel Pineda.. kumakalat na rin ang Youtube Video ng ating Faux Bama… kaya ang bruho, nasa commercial na sa Pilipinas!! Hahaha! Groovy ha! Before you know it, baka makuha yan sa SNL (Saturday Night Live)!!!! Wait lang tayo mga bords!!
Watch the commercial after the JUMP – Kalowka!!!
What a week this has been! Whew!
Mga ditse!!!!!! Joshko, itong nangyari sa “Ditse Mega” ninyo this past week. First, sinipa ako ng hosting kong Asul. Masyado raw maraming ek-ek yung blog ko at pinupukpok daw ang mga servers nila. Haller!! Ano bang malay ko dun. Ang alam ko lang, yung mga readers ko bumabalik at nagbabasa ng cheezemaks!! What do I have to do with that?
Actually the blog was running fine until I added a few things. I don’t know if it was the Wowzio application or additional ads. Ang suspetch ko eh yung mga ads. Dahil matagal mag-load kapag puno ng ads…. another suspect eh yung theme. I picked a theme that puts a heavy load on the server. Hindi siya optimized.
Casting Rumor Roundup
Awards season is heating up, but not everybody is gushing about Kate Winslet’s triumph at the Golden Globes or “Slumdog Millionaire’s” ever-increasing Oscar buzz. Some are more interested in who will be starring in four highly anticipated action flicks. Here’s a rundown on the latest casting rumors…
A new star for “New Moon”… or not
Oh, the agony and the ecstasy of teen melodrama! This past fall, the vampire flick “Twilight” made a bundle at the box office. Now a sequel, “New Moon,” is in the works and rumors are flying. Some claimed that Vanessa Hudgens auditioned for the role of a werewolf named Leah Clearwater. Those reports have been denied by studio executives.
Regardless, searches promptly soared on the actress as well as “twilight 2 movie” and “vanessa hudgens twilight.”
Nike’s Controversial Ad? Nope, it’s not Nike’s.
The ad reads,
“The Only Thing Worse Than Going to the Ballet Is Going to the Ballet to Watch Your Son.” The tagline reads: “Raise a Champion.”
Now, if you’re gay or lesbian, you would totally be offended by this ad. It is noteworthy that the ad was implying that “straight and masculine” fathers prefer to not have their sons join the ballet but would rather have them play as linebackers because it is MASCULINE. Wouldn’t this ad irritate the heck out of you?
The best job in the world, you just can’t apply for it.
Mga ditseeeeeeee! I’m sure you’ve heard about this friggin island in Australia already by now. It has been all over the news and quite frankly, the job is fairly easy. You will be in charge of the upkeep of the island… monitor population of whales and turtles (to my understanding). ..
For six months, you could be paid $100,000 USD by relocating to Hamilton Island (Australia’s Great Barrier Reef) and you have to blog about your stay in the island (every week mind you! – oh like that is so friggin hard!) They will even pay for your airfare to and from the island and you will be staying at an ocean front villa na merong swimming pool! Apparently, this program (or publicity for that matter) is to boost Australia’s Tourism.
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Survivor castaway John Lopez plays leading man of Rochelle Pangilinan in new season of Daisy Siete
Nakausap ang dating Survivor Philippines castaway na si John Lopez sa presscon ng Season 21 ng Daisy Siete, na may pamagat na “Tarzariray: Amazonang Kikay” noong Lunes, January 12. Si John ang leading man ni Rochelle Pangilinan sa bagong episode na mapapanood sa dating timeslot nito pagkatapos ng Eat Bulaga! simula sa Lunes, January 19.
2010 ELECTION WATCH: Sen. Mar Roxas elusive about love life but assures press his relationship with Korina is “okay”
The press people looked dumbfounded as they were entering Bahay na Puti in Cubao last night, January 12. Either they were marveling at the grandness of the place or asking why Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas II was hosting a lavish dinner for them.
Their thought balloon: “Tatakbo ba siya?”
But nobody, at least to our knowledge, voiced out the question.
Sen. Mar Roxas, popularly called Mr. Palengke, has Philippine politics in his blood. He is the son of the late Sen. Gerry Roxas and grandson of former President Manuel Roxas.
Mr. Palengke just gave a brief welcome message, and then hopped right away from one table to another, mingling with entertainment editors and writers.
PEP seized the opportunity to chat with him about showbiz-related matters.
MMFF IS NOT ENOUGH. The first question was about his assessment on the local entertainment scene. From the point of view of a politician, who earned his degree from Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, our television shows and movies have the potential to reach a wider market.
He began, “Para sa akin, pinakamalaking hamon sa entertainment industry is papaano ma-e-expand ang market beyond not just the Philippines. Kasi, kung aasahan lang yung Philippine market, parang limitadong-limitado at yung hirap na dinaranas nung industriya ngayon, because of the limited market—plus may piracy pa—talagang mahirap na mas masapawan yun. So, ang importante dito, paano makaka-attract ng capital para iyong mga pelikula, yung mga produkto, mabebenta sa ibang market?”
The senator believes that the country has what it takes to go head to head with Korea, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Taiwan. As we all know, Asianovela has invaded the local television landscape with TV series in the early 2000s. Prior to that, we had soaps from Spanish-speaking countries.
Mar Roxas continued, “Kung tayo nanonood ng Mexican or ng Korean, bakit hindi natin sila mabentahan din….yung mga Thai, yung mga Indonesian, Koreans and Mexicans, [bakit ‘di bentahan] din ng products from the Philippines? That would require capital, but I think, that’s the way to move forward in the industry.”
Local showbiz needs more than holding an annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). He says “expanding the market” will pave the way for more opportunities.
“Nakikita natin, one week, during the festival, dominado muna yung market. Kung ilang hundred millions ang kinikita nitong mga pelikula na ito…But what about the rest of the year? Mahirap mabuhay yung mga nagtatrabaho sa industriya, kung two to five weeks in a year lang nagkakaroon ng food…I think that the way to move forward is to have a continuous source of income, and that it comes from a bigger, broader market.”
RATING VERSUS CENSORSHIP. PEP also asked him about the industry’s perennial issue with the government: Censorship.
Sen. Roxas was quick to say, “I’m more [for] rating than censorship. Hindi ko gusto ang censorship. Ilagay nila ang R diyan or X, or double R, pero…Basta sa tao, desisyon ng tao kung anong papanoorin. Ako, hindi ako naniniwala sa censorship, mas pabor ako sa rate, i-rate lang nila, para nasa sa tao ang desisyon. Mas tiwala ako na ang tao ang magdesisyon sa bawat sarili kesa sa merong isang nagsi-set kung anong dapat, kung anong hindi dapat.”
All throughout the chat, he spoke calmly and in a relaxed manner, but when we brought up his love life, we sensed a tiny bit of evasiveness.
LOVE LIFE. Initially, we thought of approaching his girlfriend, newscaster and Rated K host Korina Sanchez, for her to describe their relationship. But the lady politely refused, saying, “Naku, bawal, hindi puwede. Alam mo naman…Si Mar na lang ang tanungin niyo.”
When we turned to the senator, he briefly said, “We’re okay. We’re very okay.”
PEP then asked about the couple’s future plans.
“I will let you know,” he replied. Pausing briefly, and then with a sheepish smile he added, “Basta, nasa magandang lugar ang aming kapupuntahan.”
In a separate interview with a group of entertainment editors and reporters, he described ‘a day in the life of Mar and Korina’.
“Manonood ng sine, gano’n, o kaya kakain lang. Nung isang gabi, alas diyes na ng gabi yun or something…Naghanap kami ng matamis, so, dumaan kami diyan sa Razon’s, naghanap ng halo-halo na saba, e, tapos wala na pala, naubusan. So, pumunta kami sa Jollibee, bumili ng peach mango pie. Masaya na kami no’n, di ba? Kasi yung quality time, yung precious quality time, hindi siya very important, e, you just make time…
HIS SON. The 51-year-old public servant also talked about his 15-year-old son, whom he described as “ordinaryong tao, estudyante…nasa nanay niya.”
The senator said, “Itong Christmas, magkasama kami.” Despite his busy schedule, he makes it a point to regularly spend time with him.
Showbiz press got intrigued: “Bakit hindi kayo nagkatuluyan nung nanay?”
He answered casually: “Matagal na yun, e…15 months and 15 years ago na yun, e, di ba? Ganun na lang yun, hindi lang nagkatugma siguro.”
When asked if he’s the marrying type, he quipped, “I’m the committed guy.”
The senator made no formal announcement about his presidential bid come 2010, but when we left Bahay na Puti at around 9:30 p.m., we just figured, “Simula na ng mahabang biyahe ni Mr. Palengke.”
Eraserheads to stage “Final Set” on March 7
The Eraserheads will reunite for the second time on March 7 to settle unfinished business following the abrupt finish of their highly successful reunion concert last August 30, 2008 in Taguig.
In a phone interview with QTV’s news program News on Q, Diane Ventura, Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia’s partner and manager, confirmed that the phenomenal ‘90s local rock act will regroup anew in a concert dubbed as the Final Set. The venue and other details have yet to be revealed. MTV Philippines is reportedly handling production duties for the reunion sequel.
“To the fans, I know I’m speaking for the whole band when I say that they’re looking forward to seeing you on March 7. Part of history. See you there,” Diane said in a short message.
ONE LAST HURRAY. Composed of Ely, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Ador, and Raimund Marasigan, the Eraserheads broke up in 2002 due to creative differences. The band’s musical legacy grew exponentially since the falling out until the four decided to stage a one-night reunion concert last year.
Ely unfortunately experienced chest pains and reportedly collapsed backstage after completing the band’s first set of 15 songs. The band was supposed to dish out 30 songs chronicling the bulk of the quartet’s entire catalog.
The upcoming concert will serve as the continuation of the previous event where thousands of fans gathered at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field to witness the rock spectacle.
As the title suggests and as the band stated last year, the reunion concert is a gift to the fans for their tireless support long after the Eraserheads ceased to exist as one creative unit. More importantly, the band members hope that the concert would finally render closure to the entire Eraserheads saga.
Rachelle Ann Go finds new love in Gab Valenciano
Kitang-kita sa ngiti at pagkislap ng mga mata ng Ultimate Champion na si Rachelle Ann Go na in love siya. Hindi naman itinatanggi ng dalaga ang relasyon nila ng kasamahan niya sa ASAP ’09 na si Gab Valenciano, anak nina Gary Valenciano at Angeli Pangilinan.
Dahil may bago na siyang pag-ibig, nagawa na ring magkuwento ni Rachelle sa naging pagtatapos ng relasyon nila ng kapwa niya singer na si Christian Bautista. Para kay Rachelle, past na raw ‘yon at more than a year na silang wala ni Christian. Wala naman daw issue sa present boyfriend niyang si Gab kung pag-usapan man ang kanyang ex-boyfriend.
Ayon kay Rachelle, ang naging dahilan ng paghiwalay nila ni Christian ay ang maraming bagay na hindi nila napagkasunduan. Nabanggit pa nga niya na on-and-off ang two-year relationship nila ni Christian dahil hindi sila magkasundo.
“We tried working on it for a long time,” sabi ni Rachelle. “Hindi lang talaga kami nag-jive sa ibang bagay. It wasn’t working talaga. Though they see us na okay in front of the cameras, nagiging professional naman kami sa trabaho.
“Napagkasunduan namin na kesa naman tumagal pa ang mga differences namin, nag-decide kami ni Christian to end it at maging friends na lang kami. Sa totoo lang, mas okay kami as friends. Mas nagkakaintindihan kami ngayon kesa noong may relasyon kami.”
Isa pa raw sa naging dahilan ay ang kakulangan nila ng oras at panahon sa isa’t isa. Kahit nga napapanood silang dalawa sa ASAP tuwing Linggo, mas marami raw ang time na hindi nila nakikita ang isa’t isa.
“Tuwing ASAP lang naman kami talaga nagkakasama nang matagal ni Christian,” banggit ng female singer. “After naman no’n, sa mga shows na lang kami ulit kami nagkakasama. Most of the time, may sarili siyang trabaho at ako rin naman.
“Kung sa two years namin, mas marami ang time na magkalayo kami talaga kesa sa magkasama. I guess isa rin yun sa nakaapekto sa amin. Kaya we really talked about it at nag-decide kaming to let go of the relationship and be friends na lang. Like what I said, mas naging maayos kaming dalawa.”
IN LOVE WITH GAB. Ngayon, ang ngiti ni Rachelle ay mula sa magkabilang tenga dahil may bago na siyang inspirasyon sa katauhan ni Gab Valenciano. Tamang-tama nga ang title ng concert ni Rachelle na Falling In Love dahil in love nga siya ngayon.
Fresh na fresh nga ang relasyon ni Rachelle kay Gab na nitong nakaraang December 2008 na naganap. Inamin ni Rachelle na noong una ay hindi sila nagpapansinan ni Gab. Kapag nagkakasalubong daw sila ni Gab sa hallways ng ABS-CBN, hindi raw sila nagbabatian man lang.
“Akala ko kasi noon, mayabang si Gab,” ngiti ni Rachelle. “Kasi nga sa porma niya and the way he talks to people. Yung parang mayabang talaga. Tapos anak pa siya ni Gary V., kaya siguro naiisip ko na sobra ang confidence ng taong ito.
“But when I got to know him na, mahiyain din pala siya. ‘Tsaka hindi naman siya mayabang. Gano’n lang daw siya magsalita. I guess na-develop lang ang friendship namin noong parati na kaming magkasama sa production numbers sa ASAP. Tapos nakakasama ko pa madalas ang father niya kaya mas nakilala ko si Gab.”
Dagdag niya, “Bagung-bago pa lang kami ni Gab kaya medyo nag-a-adjust pa ako sa mga pagbati ng mga tao sa akin. It feels good and I’m very happy sa nangyayari ngayon.”
Noong Pasko ay niregaluhan daw ni Gab si Rachelle ng MacBook laptop. Ang iniregalo naman ni Rachelle ay isang computer chair na gustung-gustong bilhin ni Gab bago pa naging sila.
“Pina-reserve ko talaga yung computer chair kasi gusto niyang bilhin noon pa. Noong ipinakita niya sa akin, pinigilan ko siyang bilhin. Sinabi ko na ang mahal-mahal naman no’n. Maghanap na lang siya ng less expensive. Tapos noong Christmas, kasama ko ang mommy ni Gab na naglagay sa kuwarto niya. Kaya noong pag-uwi niya noong Christmas, nakita na niya sa room niya at tuwang-tuwa siya.”
Pinabulaanan naman ni Rachelle ang balitang hindi raw siya gusto ng mommy ni Gab. Natawa na lang si Rachelle dahil magkasundo raw sila ni Ms. Angeli.
“Nagulat ako kasi hindi naman totoo ‘yon,” sabi ni Rachelle. ” Noong una siyempre, naiilang pa ako. Nahihiya ako sa mommy ni Gab. Pero Tita Angeli made me feel na I was part of their family. Noong magkaroon kami ng time na magkausap na dalawa, she was open naman to me at na-appreciate ko ‘yon.
“In fact noong Christmas Day nga, nandoon kami ng family ko sa house nila Gab. They invited us for dinner at wala namang problema. Nag-bonding kaming lahat. My parents naman noong una, hindi nila gusto si Gab. Hindi pa kasi nila kilala. Noong mag-effort si Gab na makilala ang parents ko, nabaitan sila sa kanya. Kaya okey ang both families sa amin ni Gab.”
PRE-VALENTINE CONCERT. Sa January 30 and 31 na ang pre-Valentine concert na Falling In Love ni Rachelle Ann Go sa Music Museum. Kasabay rin nito ang launch ng bagong album ni Rachelle with the same title under Viva Records.
Produced by Viva Concerts and Events, special guests niya sina Gab at Christian, with Ogie Alcasid and Richard Poon.
Veteran actress Anita Linda plays tormentor of Kim Chiu in “Tayong Dalawa”
Apat sa award-winning veteran actresses na binigyan ng tribute sa malaking press launch ng Tayong Dalawa kamakailan ay may kanya-kanyang “moment” sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng programa.
Sina Gina Pareño at Cherry Pie Picache ang pinakatampok sa unang bahagi. Kaya may natatanging emphasis sa pagtanggap nila ng bouquet of flowers, bilang awardees ng local and international award-giving groups.
Sa second part, na inawit ni Gary Valenciano ang theme song ng Tayong Dalawa at isa-isang ipinakilala sa stage ng Teatrino sa Greenhills, San Juan ang buong miyembro ng cast, si Helen Gamboa ang huling in-introduce, bilang pagbibigay ng kaukulang importance sa actress-wife ni former Senator Tito Sotto.
Sa huling bahagi ng programa, ang meet-and-greet, question-and-answer with the press, nagkaroon ng grand welcome para sa legendary actress na si Ms. Anita Linda.
Now in her 80′s, mahusay pa ring umarte at malinaw pa rin ang pagsasalita ng premyadong aktres. Sa ganitong impromptu occasion, na hindi siya dumadalo bilang karakter sa TV series o pelikula, naa-articulate pa rin ng kauna-unahang Best Actress awardee—via the Maria Clara Award in the early ’50s—ang anumang bugso ng damdaming taglay.
Humingi siya ng paumanhin dahil aniya’y hindi siya prepared; hindi nakapagpa-parlor, kaya para raw “kinalaykay” ang kanyang puti nang buhok, at unmanicured fingernails.
Pero hindi na ito pansin nang gabing ‘yon dahil nagniningning ang kanyang presence. Dahil siya si Anita Linda.
Sa presscon proper, nabanggit din ang isang insidenteng hindi ninanais ninuman, pero dinaranas ng karaniwang tao. Na-holdap daw ang driver ng taxi na sinakyan ni Ms. Anita papunta sa presscon, at awang-awa ang aktres sa taxi driver na nanakawan ng kinita nang gabing ‘yon. Mahinahon niyang ikinuwento ang masaklap na pangyayari sa mga katabing sina Helen Gamboa at Gina Pareño.
KIM CHIU. Bilang mag-lola sa Tayong Dalawa, naitanong kay Anita ang tungkol sa naging impression nito sa batang aktres na si Kim Chiu, na pinuri ng ibang kasamahan dahil sa ipinapakitang husay sa pag-arte at professionalism.
Sabi ni Anita, “Lahat ng sinabi nila kay Kim, totoo. Kim is a very nice person. Kung minsan nga lang, walang kibo, hindi ko malaman kung bakit ayaw niyang masyadong lumapit sa akin…”
“Totoo ba, Kim, natatakot ka sa akin?” tanong din ni Anita.
Kim smiled and said, “Hindi po, nahihiya lang…”
“Nahihiya ka lang, bakit naman?” nangingiti ang veteran actress. Nag-uusap sila habang nasa entablado, sa harap ng mga dumalong press people.
At naalala ni Anita ang posibleng dahilan ng ganung pagka-ilang ni Kim sa kanya.
“Yung mga eksena namin, palagi ko siyang hinahampas…sinasaktan. But Kim is a very nice person, very sweet. You just cannot help but like her. Sana, Kim, huwag kang magbabago.”
Plastic bag sculptures in NYC by Joshua Allen Harris – Very neat!
I saw this on Anderson Cooper podcast this morning and I thought it was pretty neat. Apparently, this street art is created by an Artist named Joshua Allen Harris. It’s made from trash bags and placed strategically on top of the subway vents all over the streets of New York City. Wouldn’t this just scare you to death if you didn’t know about it? I think it’s awesome! Haha!
Dingdong Dantes inks a deal with the country’s leading bakeshop
Matinee idol Dingdong Dantes adds another one to his long list of endorsements. He was chosen by Goldilocks to be their latest endorser, in line with their current campaign and tagline “You’re the 1, Goldilocks.”
Dingdong was formally launched as the newest Goldilocks endorser last Friday, January 9, at the Santan Room of the Shangri-La Edsa Plaza Hotel in Mandaluyong City.
Love – Love Penelope on SNL!! Haha! Liza Minelli cameo…
Did you guys see SNL last weekend?! It was freaking hilarious! I love Penelope – I was cracking up! And of course, you all know Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser, M.D) or if you’re too young to remember – he’s in a new series, How I Met Your Mother. He came out of the closet in 2006 and he was the guest host on SNL this weekend. He cracks me up too!!
Watch the video – and laugh your socks off! Towards the end, Liza shows up – which simply made Penelope much funnier! If you don’t know the Penelope character yet (played by Kristin Wiig), you are just about to find out how hilarious she is…
It’s about time! A star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Guess who?
I believe that this star was long overdue. It finally arrived for this one celebrity who made us all cringe with just the simple thought of cheating on our spouses back in the 80s.
Glenn Close received the 2,378th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Wearing a black pants suit that would make Hilary Clinton jealous, the Damages star called the award a “wonderful, wonderful honor.”
To be considered a star is one thing, but to be embedded in the sidewalk with life passing over us, that for me is the best part of this honor.
The Fatal Attraction actress also took time to joke about her masculine sounding first name.
And I can just see it years from this moment. Someone will wander by my star, dust off my name and think `Glenn Close? Glenn Close? Oh yeah, I remember. He was good.
She was introduced by her Shield co-star Micheal Chiklis who called her “One of the truly great women of this world.”
Source: Splash News Online
“Kahit Isang Saglit” DVDs now available
If you’re looking for entertaining videos to watch during your free time, these DVDs will come in handy. They are now available in record bars here in the Philippines as well as abroad.
Kahit Isang Saglit on DVD
ABS-CBN collaborated with a foreign production outfit, Double Vision Malaysia, in bringing together Asian heartthrob Jericho Rosales and one of the brightest young superstars in Malaysian TV and in the Asian modeling circuit, Carmen Soo, in one Kapamilya project.
The primetime soap opera first aired on Channel 2 last September 15, 2008 and ended by December 12. It was first directed by the late Gilbert Perez but Direk Jerry Sineneng helmed the project when Manong Gilbert passed away last July. The title of the said TV program serves also as a tribute to Manong since his first movie under Star Cinema also had Kahit Isang Saglit as its title.
Jericho and Carmen play star-crossed lovers in this soap opera that transcends culture, class and everything in between. Rocky (Jericho) is in pursuit of justice for his father’s death while Garie (Carmen) is in search of her long-lost father. In their search, they found each other.
They are supported by respected and veteran stars such as Christopher De leon, Albert Martinez, Cristine Reyes, Dick Israel, Malou de Guzman, Isabel Rivas, Wilma Doesnt, Empoy, and Malaysian stars Louisa Chong, Soosan Hoh and Awal Ashaar.
Reminisce about the love story of two people with different cultural roots and social status as they defy all odds in the name of love. According to a source from Star Home Video, Kahit Isang Saglit DVDs (Volumes 1-3) have achieved impressive sales just two weeks after its release.
PBA games on DVD
Catch these exciting games as Star Home Video releases the first three DVDs of some of the best PBA games. These collectibles are now available worldwide.
Barangay Ginebra Kings VS Air 21 Express
Program Description: Sports DVD
The PBA Fiesta Cup 2008 Conference highlights a cutthroat competition between the Barangay Ginebra Kings and the players of Air 21 Express to win the title of “PBA Fiesta Cup 2008 Champions.”
Watch as the dynamic trio of Air 21 Express: Wynne Arboleda, Homer Se, and Arwind Santos fight fiercely with the knights of Barangay Ginebra Kings, Marc Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand, and Ronald Tubid.
A jam-packed audience population of over 22,000 people witnessed the Kings’ domination, the highest paying crowd attendance at the Araneta Coliseum since the Crispa-Toyota days.
Sta. Lucia Realtors VS Tender Juicy Purefoods Giants
Program Description: Sports DVD
The Philippine Cup 2007-2008 is an epic battle between the Sta. Lucia Realtors versus Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants. Both teams showcase their offensive and defensive brilliancy in the concluding Game 7 of the Championship series.
Witness how Dennis Espino the “Power Man” of Sta. Lucia Realtors triumphed against the strong force of “King James” Yap of Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants.
Watch how the Sta. Lucia Realtors conquered the PBA Philippine Cup 2007-2008 Finals.
Ginebra VS San Miguel Beer
Program Description: Sports DVD
The sibling enmity between Ginebra San Miguel and San Miguel Beerman is evidently seen in their jaw dropping and fast pace basketball battle, which even resulted to a double overtime series in the PBA 1996 3rd Conference Semis.
Experience again the exhilarating game of Ginebra’s Bal David, Vince Hizon, and Pido Jarencio versus Lamont Strothers, Allan Caidic, and Nelson Asaytono-considered to be the veteran players of San Miguel Beer.
The impossible Love Team that became possible. KC and Richard – “When I Met You”
Never in its history that two film giants collaborated on a project to provide viewers with the hottest team-up in Philippine showbiz. The team-up? KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez.
The first movie by ABS-CBN which was filmed in Santorini, Greece was an astounding success. This time, it’s GMA-7′s turn together with Regal Entertainment, to provide us with a Valentine’s Day release of the movie entitled “When I Met You”.
Watch the Teaser Movie Trailer and the BUZZ about their new movie after the JUMP
The theme song alone would attract both the generation x and y because of the nostalgic memories of the 80s and the youth’s passion for a good love story.
Here’s a teaser trailer and buzz about the movie, When I Met You
Chuva’s back!! Yes – we are back online.
It has been a very stressful weekend when Bluehost kicked my blogs out. I had to find a new host real fast and ask for help among blogger friends to get the site back up and running.
Believe me – it wasn’t an easy task. Without the help of the following individuals, this blog would still be directed to the blogspot address.
Many thanks mga kapatid sa pagtulong ninyo sa kin on this time of need. I can never thank you enough for the work and advice received from both of you. I will never forget the assistance you gave me. It reduced the amount of lines this would have added to my youthful face.
Three interesting movies opening this weekend, The Unborn, Bride Wars and The Reader
Watch the trailer of three movies opening this week. I particularly would like to see The Unborn and Bridewars, although I’ve also heard great reviews about The Reader.
Watch the VIDS and compare…
Newcomer Marco Morales complains spread of his nude photos on the ‘Net
And dating Showboys member ng SOP na si Marco Morales ay determinado nang maging isang aktor.
Si Marco ay nalilinya sa mapangahas na pagganap. Una siyang napanood sa Walang Kawala, na pinagbidahan nina Polo Ravales at Joseph Bitangcol, at walang takot nga siyang nag-frontal nudity roon.
Sa bago niyang indie film, na may pamagat na Butas (Loophole), hindi lang siya mapapanood nang hubo’t hubad sa isang eksena kundi 17 sequences daw yun sa pelikula na talagang nakabuyangyang ang lahat-lahat sa kanya.
Chuva’s 15 minutes of fame was just extended…hahaha!
Mga ditseeeeeeeeeee!! Talaga naman, kapag intriga – Chuva Chorva to the maximum level ang ditse ninyo. Thanks to my very dear friend Pusa for the TIP. Nalaman ko through her na number three daw ang blog ng yours trulaloo sa Top Ten Most Scandalous Blogs of 2008 ng WikiPilipinas!! O say ninyo!
Here’s the list:
- 1 Brian Gorrell
- 2 Tracy Isabel Borres
- 3 Chuvachienes
- 4 Ellen Tordesillas
- 5 Vicissitude
- 6 Bryanboy
- 7 Professional Heckler
- 8 Starmometer
- 9 Filipino Voices
- 10 Wall Street Journal Smart Money Wireless
Ang reason daw? Of course, ano pa ba? Ang issue ng “Coke Sniffing Scandal” tip received from a reader ng isang socialite na connected sa Politika. Anak yata ng Senador. And when I blogged about it and posted the pictured emailed to me, naubos ang bandwidth sa server ko sa mga taong dumagsa. And the fire exploded from there… to the Brian Gorrell Issue and then the Malacanang letter received by Chuva.
PEP’s 20 Sexiest Celebs of 2008
Year 2008 saw sexy celebrities not only on the big and small screens, but even on fashion ramps and publicity prints. But unlike the show-it-all boldness in the past, last year’s hottest stars chose to display their finely chiselled physique, shapely curves, and flawless complexion in various ways: posing for glossy magazines, endorsing health and beauty products, doing a musical number, or playing a role. That’s sex appeal with pizzazz!
Now, PEP presents the top 20 sexiest male and female celebrities of 2008. Our list is based on a survey we conducted among lifestyle magazine editors, writers, and showbiz insiders. Ranking in both gender categories starts from the bottom up.
SEXIEST LADIES
10. Luningning. One writer describes Luningning as the only reason he continues to watch Wowowee. Luningning’s sexiness on television can be described as “wholesome,” appealing not only to the adult audience but to the young Luningning-wannabes who dream of a dance showdown with her.
YES! magazine’s “Wowowillie” issue sold-out; reprints ordered
Willie Revillame has been very forthright about the story of his life. As the face of the controversial daily noontime show Wowowee, the guy who entered the business as a drummer has given us more than a glimpse of his not-usually-trouble-free world.
But just when we thought we’ve heard it all, YES! magazine published a tell-all feature, which had Willie tackling the issues and controversies that continue to hound his public image.
The January issue uncovers the various facets of his life, including the myths surrounding the man fondly referred to by his loyal followers as “Papi.” The 48-page feature was the result of an exhausting no-holds-barred interview that clocked in, as accurately stated by associate editor Anna Pingol, “seven one-hour back-to-back macro cassette audiotapes.”
Oscars verdict on “Ploning” to be announced on January 22
After organizing “Damit Para Kay Ploning” and “Plato Para Kay Ploning,” the producers of the period film are now busy organizing “Laro Para Kay Ploning.” A poker tournament is slated to take place on January 13 to raise funds for the Oscars bid of the Philippine movie starring Judy Ann Santos. Ploning, produced by Panoramanila Pictures Co., is the country’s entry to the Foreign Language category of the 81st Academy Awards.
“Laro Para Kay Ploning” will take place at the Metrocard room at Metrowalk, Ortigas Center. For details, contact Niña at 09153280307.
