Reportedly, since the start of the taping of the new ABS-CBN teleserye Dolce Amore, all eyes have been focused on the sweetness of Liza Soberano and Matteo Guidicelli. Allegedly, this has made her ardent suitor (or boyfriend?) Enrique Gil uncomfortable. Not only that, talks spread that even Matteo’s girlfriend Sarah Geronimo feels insecure not because of liza’s sudden popularity but out of his closeness with Liza.
Queried by a writer-pal of mine, Sarah appeared truculent in saying that she knows Matteo from head to foot. “we trust each other to the hilt. I’ve no reason to be jealous of Liza. I know for a fact that she is in every inch a nice girl. Wala sa looks niya ang papatol sa committed na sa iba.”
On the other side, Matteo disclosed that for the first time, he speaks Italian language in the said flick for he delineates a true to life half Italian. And for sure, his dad and relatives in Italy will be fascinated to watch Dolce Amore. About the allegation he’s not in good terms with Enrique, Matteo simply laughed it off as virulent.
Trivia:
With the outpouring of emotions at the wake, eulogy and burial of the late Master Showman German Moreno from his family, close chums in and out of showbiz and countless people from all walks of life, this writer can’t help but to have a throwback on his past, his journey from a hard life to a middle class one up to the upper ladder of stature he had enjoyed as a showbiz personality.
Poverty stricken, did you know that in his teen years Kuya Germs had odd jobs like selling newspapers, cigarettes and a jeep barker? Subsequently, he became a curtain raiser, janitor at the Clover theater in Manila that showcased stage presentations of showbiz personalities. One time, a comedian-actor got sick. The director felt a potential in Kuya Germs to replace the mentioned performer.
To make it short, new luck beckoned Kuya Germs, turning into a regular stage actor. In fact, he enacted the role of Jesus Christ in a Lenten play. Yet what impressed showbiz people in the audience was playing comical roles with his penchant for ad libs. Thus, famous novelist-script writer the late Pablo Gomez gave Kuya Germs a break at the Sampaguita Pictures.
Via the movies Dance-O Rama, Susay, Susie, Kuya Germs turned the comedy-dancing partner of Susan Roces. Later, he tackled major roles in the starrers of Gloria Romero who became one of his most special friends till his recent death.
Eventually, his tandem with the late rib-tickler Ike Lozada was a big hit that led a TV producer to cast the two in a TV variety show Germespesyal, one of the top rated boob tube programs. Under Sampaguita studio, he did flicks with superstar Nora Aunor. For the record, it was Nora who first called him Kuya Germs. Thus, everybody called him Kuya Germs.
That time, Kuya Germs was noted to be indefatigable discoverer-mentor of new teen talents. He built many in his other TV shows for the youth That’s Entertainment and GMA Supershow and Walang Tulugan. He was synonymous to the suits, blazers with sequins and stones, his trademark
Akin to the late movie king Fernando Poe Jr for his benevolence, Kuya Germs had assisted his colleagues, scribes and poor people in time of needs. However, his inborn character too was his matampuhin nature. That mood nearly put an end to our friendship.
Once, this writer wrote something about Kuya Germs sans an intention to hurt him. However, he felt offended that put a wall between us. For quite a time, he snubbed me every time we bumped into each other. In an event , Seiko Films producer Robbie Tan, a mutual pal, made a move for Kuya Germs to befriend me again as I was very apologetic.
“You see Nap kung iba ang sumulat, I wouldn’t get mad pero I’ve treated you a true friend so I didn’t expect you to write that item.” These words Kuya Germs spoke while hugging him to express how sorry I was. Since then, he gave me good treatment. He was one of the celebrities who tendered a farewell bash to me prior to my departure in Canada.
Frankly, I was teary eyed to hear the news of Kuya Germs’ demise. In my mind and heart, the things he had shared, aided me through the years won’t ever be forgotten. May the eternal repose of your soul be with you, Kuya Germs, our one and only Master Showman.
Senator Tito Sotto VS daughter Ciara’s husband?
Since the news that singer-host Ciara Sotto broke off with her husband Jojo Ocaner, the dad of her 11-month-old child, rumors have mushroomed around. The third party who caused the break up is Kapuso host-actress Valeen Montenegro, the granddaughter of the late movie idol Mario Montenero.
Then ABS-CBN actress Meg Imperial has been dragged also as romantically involved with Jojo. This gossip Meg immediately clarified by swearing she does not even know Jojo and could be a case of mistaken identity. Not a few comment Meg and Valeen have facial similarities.
To top it, the alleged disconcert and enraged Ciara’s father senator Tito Sotto makes moves to kick out Jojo as an officer of APT Entertainment and as co-producer of GMA-7 shows Sunday Pinasaya and Princess in the Palace. Curiously, Valeen’s a mainstay of both shows.
At this writing, Jojo has not come out in the open to defend himself. Albeit Ciara has already posted at her tweeter account, the sadness, depression she undergoes lately. In the case of sen.Sotto, he keeps mum on the issue whether he would retaliate to what Jojo has done to his daughter.
Latest on Aldub Pair
A spokesman of the noontime TV program Eat Bulaga did not put aside the talk that the portion featuring the kalye serye of the Aldub tandem (Alden Richards- Maine Mendoza) has suffered a decline in the TV ratings survey. But he vehemently denied that its rival show It’s Showtime has clobbered it.
“Remember that info happened in the past rivals of Eat Bulaga. Talo na nila sa viewership daw. But later, off the air ang mga tinapat na shows. Look, up to now alive and kicking pa rin kami after 37 years.”
Fresh news about Maine, her photo’s featured at the Waltz Disney Asia while Alden remains in demand in concerts and events abroad.
Blind Item:
For some time, speculation that a showbiz couple called it quits soars high. Just recently, it’s confirmed without any reason expounded. Those who profess to be attached to the two aver that a third party (either an actress or a non showbiz girl?) ruins their relationships.
However, a blabber-mouthed source has alleged that the actor found out the hidden side of the actress. It could be the accusation that she has a gender problem that dissipates even before. Ah, what else is new? In showbiz, many belong to the third sex, so they presume.
Spicy Tidbits:
Governor Vilma Santos’s confidante did hush-hush that the former had a misunderstanding with some people behind her movie Everything About Her. Vilma hurriedly left the set in its last shooting days. My informant didn’t elaborate what truly transpired which irked Vilma.
“But Gov. Vilma told me that the movie’s director Joyce Bernal had nothing to do with it. In fact, Vi apologized to Joyce before she left. It could be about Vi-s conflict in her schedules.” My informant hastened to add.
Could it be true that Kathryn Bernardo has been kicked out from the Iglesia ni Kristo (her choice of religion)? Reportedly, this stemmed from the fact that she openly endorsed Mar Roxas for president which is against the regulation. You see, whoever INC leader chooses must be followed automatically by all of its members.
In any case, Kathryn’s camp insisted it was allegedly the other way around. Since the time INC gets involved with controversies, she opted to be inactive as INC member. Which is which?
Reports have it that the actress who will finally portray the new Darna is either Jesse Mendiola or Liza Soberano. How true that in the survey of the flick-s bigwigs among insiders and followers of Darna, they have chosen Jessy over Liza? For sure,Liza-s fanatics will bash Jessy if the producers pick Jessy.