While it’s true Rayver Cruz and Cristine Reyes admitted spending New Year in New York together, both denied about their alleged secret wedding there. As Rayver enthused to writer-friends, marriage for him must be brazenly heralded, being a significant occasion in his life.
“We’ve no plans to get hitched whatsoever. If it comes, Cristine will be the very first to announce it openly. As of now, we’re simply enjoying our time together. Our priority falls on a better career this year.” Rayver confided. Another TV project looms after their popularity upsurge via the drama series Reputasyon where critics acknowledged the duo’s proclivity to polish acting potentials.
A New BF for Kris this Feb.?
Did you know that Kris Aquino find the prediction she’ll have a new bf come February a mere drivel? What’s more laughable for her, that the guy will be none other than Coco Martin. Even some soothsayers echo the same thing, adding that she might sire a child by Coco.
“Definitely, I’ll be loveless on my birthday, Valentine’s day too. I’m sure of that. Kahit nga si Coco natawa sa hula. It’s my promise to me and my family, not to delve on love matter for the time being.” Kris was quoted as saying. Well, that remains to be seen.
Come to think of it, a year or so ago, Kris and Coco had an alleged furtive romance yet it fizzled out as baseless. The talks went kaput. Will such scenario transpire anew?
Trivia:
Even in the ‘50s, the youth oriented gang films were a fad. Foremost was Lo’ Waist Gang composed of the late Fernando Poe Jr., Berting Labra, Boy Francisco, Bobby Gonzales and Butch Bautista (QC Mayor Herbert Bautista’s dad). Ronnie became Movie King and the rest turned most-sought after character actors.
Sampaguita Pictures had its own version Kaming Mga Talyada were teeners disguised as gays with a purpose. The flick established Eddie Gutierrez, Jose Mari, Lito Legaspi and Romeo Vasquez as bankable stars during that era. And in the’60s, Sampaguita studio built up Stars’66 in Mga Batang Bakasyonista… series led by Dindo Fernando, Bert Leroy Jr., Pepito & Ramil Rodriguez, and Edgar Salcedo. Rosemarie Sonora, Gina Pareno, Blanca Gomez. Loretta Marquez and Shirley Moreno.
Out of the fame of Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos in the ‘70s, plain face singers top billed musical-comedy films together which made good at the tills. They were Perla Adea, Rhodora Silva, Esperanza Fabon, Lirio Vital, Darius Razon, Romy Mallari, Rodel Naval and Lew Soratorio. The biggest hit came in the ‘80s via the opus titled Bagets, a slang term on youngsters. Up to now, the word’s commonly used. The teenage actors in the cast were Aga Muhlach, Raymond Lauchengco, JC Bonnin and Herbert Bautista.
Their counterparts in the ‘80s were Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and Jao Mapa who spearheaded the movie Guapings. This word became a household name for handsome boys. To date, one could often hear it as a compliment for good looking boys.
As an upstart writer in the ‘60s, my first employer Andrew Go of Daily Star injected to me and co-workers the late Douglas Quijano, Franklin Cabaluna and Ched Gonzales about libel. That it was part and parcel of the writing profession. The importance of facts, truthfulness would count most, rather than be apprehensive of a libel case.
With a tough, intrepid training as a writer, all of us under Andrew’s fold had libel cases several times. In my case, what I couldn’t forget was the time a bus company owner sued me. I wrote that he was in connivance with theater owners in the north to show films in the Northern provinces sans the producers’ knowledge.
During the hearings, three movie producers had given credence to my item, being the victims of the bus owner who was in charge to take care of the prints. Their defense led to the dismissal of the libel case.
Another unforgettable incident was the threat of libel against me by ABS-CBN management. The letter sent to me from its legal counsel and Mr. Johnny Manahan stated that my item on the Kapamilya actress’ misdoing was fabricated. My reply pointed out that it was factual. That I’d be forced to show the video taken by my source on the controversial act of the said actress to protect this writer’s credibility.
The threat was aborted but for some time I was banned from the ABS-CBN, despite my closeness to one of its executives, Ms. Charo Santos. This didn’t stop me to pen favorable items or not on its stars if worth to be written about. Nothing personal for that matter.
Eugene Upstages Ai-Ai
Undoubtedly, Ai-Ai delas Alas clobbers her good friend Eugene Domingo, career-wise. Ai-Ai holds the title Box Office Queen title several times. Not to mention her several best actress trophies for the Tanging Ina series. If anything, Ai-Ai is also a successful concert star.
But the start of 2012 looms to be in favor for Eugene which hasn’t tapped Ai-Ai yet. Eugene has been nominated for Asia’s best actress in the forthcoming Asian film fest to be held in Hongkong in March. The film Ang Babae sa Septic Tank will also be the country’s entry for best foreign film in the Oscar Awards in Hollywood. Reports have it that Babae.. might be the first local movie to make in the top five. At press time though, it didn’t make the finals, as reported. Anyway, Eugene is said to be a front runner in the Asian best actress category vs. four top Asian actresses.
Knowing Ai-Ai, she’ll be happy for Eugene just as she’s jubilant over the success of Pokwang in her lead role A Mother’s Story. Truth to tell,Ai-Ai graced its premiere night in support of Pokwang. “Mas Masaya pag nagtatagumpay ang paris kong mga komedyanteng babae. I do feel I’m not alone.” She theorized.
Criticisms on Teleseryes
Pinoys a broad who love to watch TFC echo the same criticisms of many televiewers back home. While they love to watch TV drama series, the rehash of old plots quite irritates them. As they noticed, “major characters always suffer amnesia, parents object their children’s lovers, the hero or heroine avenges being maltreated. Or unaware his or her child is still alive.
As it is, the new drama “Walang Hanggan” has a great cast and competent performers headed by Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa and Coco Martin. Yet it looks the flow of its story seems predictable as the above mentioned past series.
In fairness, hats off to the people behind Budoy. For a change it wobbles on a retardate who sweats it hard to be cured and be different. It’s very inspiring for the kids and those mentally handicapped. Gerard Anderson as Budoy exudes aplomb, realism be it in facial expression, delivery of lines and gamut of emotions. Surely, he’ll be the choice for best actor in the next TV awards night.
Hottest Talks
As we go to press, it’s confirmed that Jennylyn Mercado and ex-bf DennisTrillo have enunciated no more bad blood for them. After a year so, Jen displays now equanimity in treating Dennis as friend once more. On the other side, Jen’s other ex Patrick Garcia admits to pen pushers he’s happy for Jen and her new lover Luis Manzano. Recently, Patrick and Luis had faced each other amiably.
Could it be true that the Kapuso new TV drama “Legacy”:? beats Kapamilya’s “Walang Hanggan” in the rating chart? Ah, it comes from the GMA-7 informant. Do we hear protest from the rival network ABS-CBN?
Heard that Regal Films maps out plan to produce a flick which banners Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado, with Dennis Trillo and Patrick Garcia too? If ever, it will re-establish Jen as a bankable star anew.
Colleagues have the hunch that Kim Chu and Xian Lim are that way now. You see, My Binondo Girl has been off the air already for weeks. Still, the two have been seen dating, closer than before, so they say.
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