Even during his early years in showbiz, Aga Muhlach didn’t deny that many tried to convince him to enter politics. Though he had oftentimes campaigned for politician-friends, he never succumbed to that tempting offer.
“It’s exciting, more demanding and challenging than an actor’s life. But I’ve to admit I’m not made for that stuff. Perhaps someday when I’m completely prepared, mentally and emotionally kasi mas grabe ang intriga at tukso sa politics.” Aga would voice out then.
These days, however, not a few close chums of Aga have relayed this info that he has new outlook when queried on his crack at politics.
“Why not? If ever I’d opt to run in congress. Not in Metro Manila level though pero sa probinsya ko sa Camarines Sur where my family hails. I feel more comfortable and have a stronger chance to win.” Says Aga lately.
If you’re not aware, Aga’s a Bicolano through and through, speaking the dialect fluently and spends lots of time in Bicol. So there, Aga looks ready for politics this time.
A New Katrina Emerges
Everybody knows that years back, the booming career of sultry Katrina Halili suddenly was halted out of her open admission of her inimical affair with Dr. Hayden Kho that definitely infringed her. Katrina found herself broken into pieces, no job to rely on and had been looked down by people. far and wide.
Not losing her composure and aplomb, Katrina chose to shy away from the limelight. Nowadays, a new Katrina emerges. She sparkles to confess she outgrew all her stresses and pains. Candidly, she doesn’t hide the fact that she’s pregnant, courtesy of her current bf singer Kris Laurence.
“Kris is all supportive, takes me for what I am. We’re both extremely happy, sharing time with one another. Pero di pa naming pinaplano ang magpakasal sa ngayon. I believe God blesses us with a baby to be and He knows, guides us what’s the best in offing.”Katrina was quoted as saying.
Trivia:
Did you know that from the ‘50s to ‘60s, the first Pinay beauty queen to represent the country ended up in showbiz? To recall, Cristina Pacheco who was our bet in the first year of the Miss Universe Pageant became an actress in a lead role in a war pic about Vietnam.
When the initial Miss International tilt transpired in U.S., Editha Vital made it to the top 15 which led her to a plum movie role in the award winning film Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere as Maria Clara. Then came Lorraine Schuck who, as Mutya ng Pilipinas, joined the Miss Asia contest. The late Movie King convinced her to be his leading lady in his starrer. At that, FPJ had the distinction then of getting beauty queens as movie partners. These included Bb. Pilipinas Universe Pilar Pilapil in her debut film El Nino, Mutya ng Pilipinas Azenith Briones in Mediavillo , the late Bb. Pilipinas Universe Chat Silayan( who placed Ms. Universe third runner up held in South Korea) in Ang Maestro and Bb.Pilipinas Universe Dang Cecilio in several of his movies.
Interestingly, our First Miss Universe winner 1n 1969 Gloria Diaz became a box office star in Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa. To this date. Gloria remains active in TV & movies. Then in 1970, the nation’s first Miss International Aurora Pijuan topbilled the films Sunugin Ang Samar and Alyas Popeye, with TV host-comedian Ariel Ureta.
Other title holders lured by showbiz were our second Miss Universe Margie Moran who bannered OH Margie Oh with Victor Laurel, the country’s third Miss International Melanie Marquez who not only appeared in flicks but produced also, together with her megger dad. The late Artemio Marquez.
In contrast, 5’9 Lalaine Bennett was already an actress when she won the Bb. Pilipinas title in 1964 and made the history as the first Pinay to make it to the top five of the Miss Universe pageant. Thus the jurors realized a tall bet had bigger chance to win. So, the year after Gemma Cruz who’s 5’10 created a stir being the first Pinay to bag a world title Miss International held at Long Beach, US.
From then on, all Pinay beauty queens who were not below 5’9 turned winners or runners up, including Evangeline Pascual, Ruffa Gutierrez and recently Venus Raj, Shamsey Supsup and Gwendolyn Ruais. Now, the Philippines ranks second to Venezuela as the perennial place of world beauty queen materials.
Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Batch Most Impressive
According to good chum Boyet Blas who’s a beauty expert, discoverer of past beauty queens, Bb. Pilipinas 2012 batch seems most impressive of all. As he related, they’re all gorgeous, willowy and talented. Among the standouts are Jillean Orbina, Mia Arcenas, the Fil-Canadian entry and the Fil-American bet.
Looks like Mia is showbiz bound after the tilt. She’s the cousin of Matteo Guidecelli of the Kapamilya network who openly roots for her.
What Happens to Jessy?
Despite the success, raves showered to the recently concluded series Budoy, its leading lady Jessy Mendiola has been inactive. She deserves to be handed new assignment. How come Jessy falls on the background? To think, she’s one of the prettiest, endowed with talents.
By the way, heard that JM de Guzman woos Jessy for some time now. Will the duo turn lovers soon or Jessy eyes another non-showbiz suitor?
New York Times’ Item Praises Pinoys
On the March 25, 2012 issue of New York Times, it published an interview with the location manager of the film Bourne Legacy Dou Griffith. The latter expressed his admiration for the Filipino people on the whole.
“Yes, Manila is congested. But the people are the best thing about it. You couldn’t meet more hospitable people.” Dou remarked.
Titled When Scouting Film Location Leads To Asia, Dou handpicked El Nido in Palawan as best place in the Philippines. He’s awed too by the full cooperation of MMDA and the Pinoys. He’s the man behind the locations of Avatar, Indiana Jones, among others.
Rayver Jealous of Piolo?
Could it be true that Rayver Cruz was enraged seeing the sizzling love scenes of his gf Cristine Reyes with Piolo Pascual in Dahil sa Pag-ibig drama series? Some commented it paved the way for the breakup of Rayver and Cristine.
In a recent interview, however, Rayver simply grinned in denying it to a scribe.. “Kami pa rin ni Cristine. I know Piolo better. Maginoo at di mapagsamantala.Di dapat pagselosan.”
Mariel Tries to Patch up Robin, BB
Robin Padilla’s wife Mariel Rodriguez tries to patch the differences between him and sibling BB Gandanghari, aka Rustom Padilla. But robin seems not keen on it. A colleague blurted out what Robin told her in the past.”Sabi niya, walang bakla o magiging bakla sa Padilla Clan. Kaya na-hurt siya nang husto.”
This reminds me those decades ago, two deceased famous macho actors were vocal of their dislike for the third sex and very much against same sex relationships. As the saying goes, mapagbiro ang tadhana. For later, the two begot sons who turned open gays much to the chagrin of their dads. One even underwent sex transplant in US.
Hottest Talks:
Mourners at the wake of Amalia Fuentes’ ex hubby Joey Stevens still talk about the scene created by Amalia and Annabelle Rama. Their exchange of barbs continue at their twitter accounts Ah, it might be Annabelle’s waterloo. For the record since the ‘50s, no one who fought with Amalia had beaten her.
That Ronnie Ricketts holds a grudge on Cesar Montano when informed the latter was offered the head of Optical Media Board (OMB). Ronnie’s the current head. But both denied the issue.
Toni Gonzaga counters that her sis Alex hasn’t reconciled with ex-bf Kean Cipriano. Though Toni admits she feels happy for Alex who just graduated from college. Besides, Alex does good as TV host-actress at TV5.
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