Trivia:
Veteran showbiz celebrities were reunited to observe the 87th birthday of the late German Moreno, known as Master Showman. These included the hosts of his most popular TV variety show That’s Entertainment. Among them were Piolo Pascual, Lea Salonga, Jestoni Alarcon, Sheryl Cruz, Billy Crawford, Romnick Sarmenta, Lotlot de Leon, Ramon Christopher, Kristina Paner and Lovely Rivero.
To begin with, raised by a poor family in Tondo, at an early German had worked as a sidewalk vendor, waiter and a barker. A new path beckoned him on a job as janitor, curtain raiser at Clover theater, also known venue of stage plays. One time, a character actor got sick and the director opted to get German to replace him, out of his natural comic antics.
Then while watching a play there the famous producer the deceased Dr. Jose Perez got totally impressed by German’s funny ways. That propelled German to be discovered as a comedy actor. With the Comedy king Dolphy under Dr. Perez’s company Sampaguita Pictures, German found his dream fulfilled working with Dolphy.
Mostly German’s movie assignments were sidekick of Gloria Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Eddie Guterrez and Susan Roces, to name some. German became in demand in TV, radio and stage presentations as co-host. At that, a boob tube producer hired German in the new talent program That’s Entertainment that eventually surfaced the most popular talent search.
Impacted by his training of tyros, that led German to give breaks to youngsters with acting skills. For the record, one of them happened to be the now Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. In an interview with Isko that time, this writer would vividly recall Isko’ s statement.
“I’ll forever indebted, grateful to Kuya Germs for his deep assistance and honest care for me in time of troubles. I consider him my second father.’
Lately, some writer-pals related to me that if topic boiled down to German, Mayor Isko got teary-eyed in relating the nice things showered by German to him which no longer surprised me.
Talking of my personal experience with German, albeit we were friends, I almost lost his trust in me. Once, I penned an unfavorable item on young actor, not knowing he’s favorite alaga of German. In a chance meeting with German, he blurted out.
“I never thought ikaw pa na kaibigan ko ang magsusulat against him.” Then German turned his back to me hurriedly.”
Later a co-writer relayed to me that German accepted my apology and had invited me in the press confab of his new TV program Walang Tulugan.
In passing, aside from That’s Entertainment, Walang tulugan, the other boob tube shows of German were Germside and Germspesyal. To continue the legacy of German, his son Federico Moreno, through the help of Mayor Isko, the booking of new talents in online, via The Supershow App has started.
Three Ex-Miss Universe Holders Defend Rabiya
Albeit not a few have displayed resentment why Rabiya Mateo won the Miss Philippines Universe 2020 title , three Pinays, Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018), Pia Wurtzbach (Miss Universe 2018) and the first Pinay to bag the title in 1969 Gloria Diaz have defended Rabiya. Catriona and Pia warmly welcome her victory.
Gloria recounted even at the time she bagged Bb. Pilipinas crown, she was already maligned. “But I’d remind Rabiya that judges usual concern fall on outstanding qualities not only physical appearance. For me, she’s beautiful and has admirable natural nature, even in manner of speaking sans extra effort. “ Gloria blurted in a digital TV interview.
For a fact, Gloria has been flattered to hear others comment that her daughter Isabelle Daza resembles Rabiya. After the Miss Universe tllt, win or lose Gloria expects Rabiya’s entrance to showbiz. For the record, Raviya who comes from a simple family and half Indian graduated cum laude in physical therapy course in Iloilo.
At 39, Will Coco Open Up on Real Love life?
Last November 1, Coco Martin turned 39 on his birthday. Many anticipate he would divulge the real score on his love life. They surmise Its high time for him to do so, what with his countless followers remain supportive. As it is, brewing talks have it Coco allegedly lives in quietly with Julia Montes and their child.
A scribe-pal relayed this info Coco kept mum on the said issue. What he revealed was his most risky birthday amid typhoon Rolly, said to be the most disastrous worldwide this 2020. Nevertheless, Coco and those around him that day stayed calm. According to Coco, it’s his most unforgettable birthday celebration.
Is Xian’s Cozy House for Wife to be?
Those who have seen the artistic, huge house of Xian Lim have unified in the statement he built it up for his wife to be. He grinned in his reply to a pen pusher. “Actually, I grew up in U.S. So, in my long stay in the Philippines, I decided to let my mom Mary Anne and Grandma Leonie to stay with me in my digs.”
Xian proudly mentioned that the two are artistic and helpful to his interior designer to make the interior parts look unique and awesome. In any case, Xian expounded that of course if he plunges to marriage his future wife will live there. However, he has no wedding plan especially with the ongoing pandemic.
Sharon Remains Cool as Ever
Just like in the past my chum for decades Sharon Cuneta remains cool as ever if ridiculed by bashers. The latest was about her posted photo in swimwear with daughters Frankie and Miel. The rants boiled to one, ‘kahit anong gawin di ka papayat, always mataba.’
Sharon replied calmly. “Please give me a chance to lose weight. In fact, I use for the first-time treadmill to be effective. And I can see the change in my body.” Sharon clinched.
By the way, if ever she won’t quit showbiz, my informant impacted her loyalty to ABS-CBN is intact. She’s all willing to accept offer from the network owned digital shows.
Blind Item:
A macho actor backed out t from a new TV project he accepted sans any reason. Someone who professes to be attached to the actor affirmed he did so when informed of his leading lady to be. For allegedly the actor couldn’t forgive her for the harm she had done to him in the past.
Reportedly, queried about it, the actor neither confirmed nor denied the allegedly simply saying no comment. Just asking, could it be on love angle.
Spicy Tidbits:
So it true the supposedly new TV talk show of Kris Aquino, with Lolit Solis, Cristy Fermin and Mr. Fu won’t push through. Allegedly, it’s the decision of Lolit and Cristy to shun possible tiff with Kris. However, my good friend Lolit who’s the godmother of my daughter discarded it, saying Kris has been closed to her and Cristy for decades.
“Gusto naming in her TV comeback. masolo ni Kris ang limelight. She deserves it.” Lolit uttered.
Rumor-mongers predict early 2021 Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde would announce their engagement for marital plunge. More so during the welcome party for Arjo of his family, a day before his birthday, Maine was the only one present, outside of his family.
But Maine giggled on her denial. “That engagement is far from truth. This coming 2021 my yearning falls on my dream movie with Arjo to push through.” Maine cackled on her reply.
Star Cinema, known to be long time partner of ABS-CBN has joined project under TV-5. A source confirmed that its executive Cory Vidanes sealed agreement with Brightlight Productions to unite for a project under TV-5. What’s the reaction of the bigwigs of the Kapamilya network?