With the admission of Cristine Reyes that Gilas Pilipinas (Phil National Basketball team) player Kevin Alas courts her these days, rumors soar high that a new love triangle looms. Allegedly, Kevin’s the basketeer links to Vice Ganda. And talks have it that might ignite pejorative words of Vice Ganda against Cristine out of jealousy.
Cristine, however, dismisses it as plain gossip. Truth to tell, Cristine recounted that it was Vice Ganda who introduced her to Kevin. “That early, he even teased me that I might end up with Kevin, romance-wise. This means, Vice Ganda’s not jealous nor has feelings for Kevin. Baka ibang player ang natsi-tsimis sa kanya.” Cristine chuckled when queried on it by a colleague of mine.
Whatever, Cristine clarified that she would stick to her previous statement no love involvement this time. She feels that she has had difficulties coping with love matters in the past. To concentrate with her works will be her priority. Albeit the fact she often communicates with Kevin through text messages.
Kapuso Actor Impresses Piolo
With the plaudits young Kapuso actor Benjamin Alves reaps from viewers for his performance in GMA-7 tele serye Adarna, it’s interesting to note that even top actor Piolo Pascual speaks highly of him. Well, their facial similarities and Benjamin’s natural acting prowess akin to Piolo could be ascribed to the truth that Piolo’s the uncle of Benjamin.
To recount, Benjamin told writers that Piolo encouraged him to try showbiz. Just like Piolo, Benjamin started to appear in Indie films before TV world beckoned, with accolades easily bestowed on him, a shade of Piolo indeed.
“Practically I’ve seen all of his starrers and the latest Starting Over Again truly mesmerized me. Mas lumalim, iba ang projection,atake niya sa role. I’m fully inspired to be a competent actor like my uncle. I know I won’t reach his stature and as much as possible I’d have my own style, not a copycat.” Says Benjamin.
Aside from a chance be given to him to work in a movie with Piolo, Benjamin crosses his fingers that Kapuso network would finally elevate him to full stardom this year. A source whispered to this writer that GMA-7 management has already mapped out such plan for Benjamin.
Trivia:
Did you know that the local version of the Hollywood top secret agent James Bond, 007 in flicks catapulted several Pinoy actors to fame in the ‘50s to early ‘70s? The first one was the late Eddie Fernandez who rose to fame via Lagalag, James bond Pinoy version.
From a well to do family, his sister Camencita Fernandez was a beauty queen. After a series of spy movies, Eddie did too romantic starrers with popular actresses, Eventually, he tied the marital knots with actress Dulce Lukban, sired the famous singer-actress Pops Fernandez.
Due to Eddie’s off-screen underworld activities, the Court put him to jail. Upon his release, his plan to re-activate his showbiz career went kaput. That was when a bizarre death befell Eddie that to this date not fully explained by the authorities.
Then the deceased movie producer Atty. Espridion Laxa, considered one of the pillars of Philippine movies gave a break to his sibling, with the screen name Tony Ferrer. For the record, Tony was the most well loved local James Bond as Agent X-44 in blockbuster starrers, topped by Sabotage. Megged by actor-director Eddie Garcia, it was both commercially and artistically acclaimed even abroad which established Eddie as competent movie helmer.
Earlier, Tony was involved with actress Imelda Ilanan who begot a child by him Maricel Laxa, later turned actress for a time before she married senator Kiko Pangilinan’s brother. Later, Tony did wed beauty queen Alice Crisostomo. Their daughter Mutya Crisostomo duplicated her mom’s feat, also winning the title Mutya ng Pilipinas.
The third in a row of local James Bond was Billy Castelvi, the son of the late vet character actor Jaime Castelvi. At first. Billy earned recognition as a top dancer, the product of the musical TV show Dance Time with Chito Feliciano.
Billy’s pal car racer champ Dante Silverio saw an action star potential in him. Thus, when Dante founded the movie outfit Dansil Productions, he launched Billy to full stardom with a new screen name Rromano Castelvi in the spy thriller Lady Killer. Curiously, it was the first local pic shown at the best theater then Cinerama which used to exhibit only American movies. With its box office success, more local stuffs were shown.
As an aftermath, Romano had been paired with top actresses, among them Amalia Fuentes in Puerto Princesa and Jean Lopez in I’ll See You in September. Subsequently, love bloomed between Romano and Jean who’s one of the loveliest faces in local cinema which led to their altar date prior to enplaning to Canada.
Based on news accounts, the couple’s daughter became a Canadian actress, once a recipient of acting award at international film festival in U.S. Currently, Jean and Romano still live in Toronto. Occasionally would host parties, other activities of the Filipino communities.
Anne Nominated for Nickelodeon Kids Award
By the time this issue comes out the winners of the prestigious International Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award would have been announced. Reportedly, Anne Curtis strongly vied for the Favorite Asian Act trophy, another world recognition. It’s based on the you tube’s top trending which shows Anne’s fabulous dance-song number. For Anne, win or lose, that serves a breakthrough in her showbiz career.
Meanwhile, Anne feels so proud of her sis Jasmine Curtis who recently won the best supporting actress in the Cine Malaya International Film Festival. Besides, Jasmine has been handpicked to co-star with Nora Aunor in her latest starrer.
“Dream ko rin na makasama si ate guy. Suerte ng sis ko, naunahan pa niya ako and I’m so happy for her.”Anne was quoted as saying.
Spicy Tidbits:
Many believe that Coco Martin and Julia Montes are on the brink of romance or already going steady. Albeit the two insist its canard, a source confirmed to me that she caught them off guard at times in a lovey-dovey air.
Others, however, opine such closeness is a publicity ruse of the Kapamilya network. For after several reteaming, Coco and Julia are reunited in the new tele serye Ikaw Lamang. Ah, your guess is as good as mine.
Yes, Kris Aquino admits she has found a new love and ex-hubby James Yap’s happy for her which Kris shares too for James’ current foreigner gf. At least, there’s no more abominate feelings for the ex-couple.
My informant added that Kris accedes to her lover’s wish who’s a non-showbiz guy and a very private person to keep his name under wraps.
Looks like people seem to agree that there’s a marital problems between John Estrada and his ex-Miss Earth wife Priscilla Meirelles, out of her instagram’s comments. But John stated above board they’re still ok. As he puts it, every marriage undergoes ups and downs. Yet he always corrects the errs whatsoever for their beautiful daughter’s sake Samantha. Adding that Priscella belongs to the patient, understanding better-half.
Watch out for the coffee table book about the Eigenmanns. Actor Gabby opens up that his sibling Sid Lucero, cousins Geoff, Ryan Eigenmann would disprove they’re all obese by posing in a nude pictorial. Gabby stressed all of them did shed unnecessary pounds, underwent gym works. Let’s see if it pushes through.
