Possibly this Christmas 2014, Manny Pacquiao and his family would be out of their Forbes Park mansion in Makati. It’s true that he will give it up for he decided to sell it for P400 million that could be ascribed to the insistent complaints of rich neighbors. That Manny often entertains a lot of people who are not properly dressed. Obviously disparaging his poor constituents from Saranggani City where he’s elected representative, clad in ‘sando’ and ‘tsinelas.’
“Yes, I’m rich as my neighbors but am still a simple one. My lifestyle remains, so is my heart for the common people. It’s better to leave that plushy place after I had apologized to my neighbors.” Manny drawled to writer-chums.
Meanwhile, Manny does not disregard acting in films again locally or abroad as an aftermath of the resounding success of the documentary movie on his life worldwide. At the moment, he concentrates on his political obligation as congressman that he truly misses while he successfully defended his world boxing title.
Another Best Actor award Abroad for Allen Dizon
Right after Allen Dizon won the best actor award for Ang Magkakabaung (Coffin Maker) at the Harlem International in New York, he duplicated that feat at the recent Hanoi World Film Festival . The said movie was also chosen the best movie at the Asian film category. Allen personally accepted the trophies with the pic’s megger Jason Paul Lacsamana.
“I consider the accolades an Advanced Christmas gifts for me. Sana naman mainstream film producers will finally take notice of me and would hand major roles in the future. I’m proud to be an accomplished, well respected indie actor. Yet I nurture to be given breaks by big time producers.” Allen theorized in front of some press people upon his arrival from Hanoi.
Trivia:
Did you know that singer-actress Vina Morales recalled an unforgettable Christmas decades ago? That transpired when Vina spent her Christmas day, together with her first love that time, none other than top actor Robin Padillla. Love blossomed at the set of their initial starrer together Utol Kong Hoodlum.
At that, their team up anew in Miss na Miss Kita and Di Puedeng Hindi Puede made Vina and Robin one of the top love teams off and onscreen. Much ballyhooed too was the duo’s spats highlighted by the womanizing nature of Robin, best known as a chick Boy.
There was a publicized item that because of his skirt-chasing image, Vina’s mom disliked Robin. One time, alleged talks have it that Robin dropped by Vina’s digs, knowing her mom was out of the house. However, the latter came home unexpectedly that a frantic Vina hid Robin at her bedroom.
Years later, the news of their break up did discomfit mutual friends yet the exact reason was kept under wraps albeit many opined then that Vina suffered most being her first experience in love. Whatever, every time Robin and Vina chanced upon each other, observers claimed a friendly atmosphere prevailed.
Now that Robin and Vina are reteamed in the Metro Manila Film Festival offering this Christmas titled Andres Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo,she finally divulged to the scribes what she felt during their separation. “Truthfully I cried a lot then, could not move on for a time. Pero never kong sinisi si Robin. We were both at fault. We have treated each other cordially. Ngayon nga, we’re comfortable working in a movie once more.” Vina chuckled.
Did you know that in the ‘50s, successively the Xmas movies that were top moneymakers starred the late Nida Blanca and Nestor de Villa? In 1953, it was Ikaw Kasi, a musical comedy shot in its entirety at the tourist spot Villa Escudero in Quezon Province. It was also the first local movie filmed in Eastman color.
Then in 1954, the Nida-Nestor starrer Tingnan Natin topped at the tills showcased the beauty of the acknowledged the world’s perfect cone, the Mayon volcano in Albay in the historical romantic opus. Subsequently, in 1955 Nida-Nestor tandem stood out anew as top grosser via Bahala Na, an action-comedy which featured the known mining industry in Camarines Norte. All told, the Bureau of Tourism endorsed the mentioned movies for boosting scenic attractions of the country.
A Very Meaningful Christmas 2014 for Marian
This December 25 will be a very meaningful Christmas for Marian Rivera for two reasons. Firstly, it will be the last time to celebrate Xmas as a single woman. Secondly, she’s excited to co-star with Box Office King Vic Sotto in My Big Bossing, a Metro Manila film Festival offering. 5 days later, Marian ties the marital knots with Dingdong Dantes at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City.
“Since Dingdong proposed marriage to me, sobrang na-thrill ako. Nakakaloka kasi parang ayokong mawalay na sa kanya. That’s why I did not renew the contract for the extension of my Marian TV show and I rejected TV, movie offers just to be always with Dingdong.” An emblazoned Marian quipped to writers.
Rachel Ann Go Wins Best Featured Actress at Broadway World UK, West End Awards
Another Pinay singer-actress triumphed when Rachel Ann Go bagged the best featured actress at the recent Broadway World UK, West End Awards for the role of Gigi in Miss Saigon. Its lead stars Eva Noblezada (Kim) and Jon-Jon Briones (the engineer) romped off with the best actress, best actor too, plus 8 more trophies for Miss Saigon.
Rachel recounted that she was teary-eyed upon accepting the accolade, unaware that she would win out of the outstanding nominees in her category. If anything, this documented that just like Lea Salonga, Rachel will go worldwide in her quest for international success. Does it mean she would soon leave the local showbiz industry?
Daniel Padilla, Jasmin Curtis Smith Extra Careful Now
Since the filming of Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo started its filming, both Daniel Padilla and Jasmin Curtis Smith exuded extra careful actuations at the set. You see, not so long ago Jasmin was bashed by the Daniel-Kathryn Bernardo fanatics, with the insinuation he eyed her as flirted with him. As it was, Daniel’s love Kathryn and Jasmin’s bf Sam Concepcion were affected by such accusation.
As Jasmin expounded, she knows fully well where to stand, so with Daniel. To act properly devoid of creating intrigues will yield in mutual respect for one another.
Megan Young’s Speech Well Applauded at Oxford University
Our very own Ms. World 2013 impressed the crowds at the recent debate held at the famous Oxford University. Megan delivered the opening speech .She discussed that Ms. World isn’t a mere beauty tilt. In part, she assessed.
“The essence of Ms. World is reaching out to the people who have the capability to give back to their communities. And raising that awareness to let them help is the voice of Ms. World spread worldwide.” As she recounted travelling throughout the world to collect funds for the typhoon Yolanda victims in the Philippines.
Spicy Tidbits: Contrary to expectation that Elmo Magalona would transfer to ABS-CBN to follow his sis Maxene who’s now a Kapamilya actress, he confirmed that he remains loyal to GMA-7 even if his contract expires in Aug. 2015. With the success of his new TV series More Than Words with Janine Gutierrez, he’s more than willing to renew his contract and not be tempted by other networks’ offer.
A no whipper-snapper, Jake Cuenca nevertheless expressed big disappointment not to win the best supporting actor at the Star Awards for TV in Ikaw Lamang. Jake was optimistic that with his feat, being named best actor for Mulat at the Manhattan International Film Festival in U.S., he would not be snubbed in local scene .
.But as one summed it up, to bag an award in a world level is more a limpid accomplishment to be envied at by his peers. After all, only a handful of local actors achieved that recognition.
Despite the comment of Andi Eigenmann that she’s deeply hurt but nothing against KC del Rosario, the new GF of her ex Jake Ejercito, his intimate pal reacted.
“Andi shouldn’t feel hurt because she was the first to cheat Jake at the time the two were on. Sabi nga ng another ex niya, she’s fickle-minded.” How true Andi?
Ryan Eigenmann defended his sibling Geoff from bashers who chided him for his Twitter Accounts words on Carla Abellana, saying Geoff isn’t obfuscated after the split with her. “The bashers simply misunderstood Geoff. Wala silang rift ni Carla that’s why I’m comfortable working with her.” Ryan said.