Why not? Judging from Manny’s previous local films and his TV sitcom Show Me the Manny, he copes up well, acting-wise. People have surmised he’s better as an actor than a warbler. He clicks in the singing arena, so much more in the acting department, so they say. Don’t look now, but Americans and foreigners all over the world for that matter have been awed by his magic in the ring. That whatever field he embarks on, they would accept him with open arms. Don’t you think so?
To Manny’s critics and detractors, just a piece to ponder. In all fairness, he brings honors to our country, not to mention the fame immensely enjoyed by the Philippines, out of his incomparable feats.
Trivia:
Did you know in the late ‘40s, local cinema was rocked with scandal and horrible murder involving love team Lilian Velez and Narding Anzures? Due to jealousy Narding took the life of Lilian, a famous singer too which shocked the entire nation. In the ‘80s, producer-megger Carlo Caparas recreated it onscreen, with Sharon Cuneta as Lilian and Cesar Montano as Narding entitled The Lilian Velez Story.
In the ‘50s, ‘60s, celebrities were extra careful to engage in controversies, afraid that the public would junk them. But top star that era Amalia Fuentes proved them wrong. She heralded the first most controversial star whose innuendoes, off-screen scandals all the more brought her closer to her followers. A strong-willed, volatile person, Amalia became the precedent of stars being sued by a movie producer and filing counter charges too. The celebrated breach of contract case against Amalia by the late Dr. Jose Perez whom she charged also of damages after falling from a horse in the filming of Tulisan were hottest items that time. Not to mention her much ballyhooed quarrels with her ex-husband actor Romeo Vasquez and his squabble with his mistresses.
After many decades away from showbiz, Amalia remains a hot copy in the media. Her filing a libel case vs. a lady journalist and her court battles with her ex-husband Joey Stevens were brazenly reported in print, TV and over the radio. The full packed curious people in the courts be it in Metro Manila and in Cebu during hearings attested Amalia has sustained the admiration of the people for her tough stand.
In the ‘60s, it was Gina Pareno’s turn to be talked-about. A Sampaguita Pictures contract artist like Amalia, Gina was the most precarious, gossip-prone due to her liberated ways, even in her love life. However, Gina ushered in another scandal when she slapped a lady scribe, the late Ched Gonzales due to the latter’s critical write up on her. That abominable incident led to the founding of Philippine Movie Press Club in which the entire body had banned Gina for a year, without a mention of her name in all media outlets.
Gina had scandalous love affairs, including her romance with Dr. Perez’s son Pepito Vera Perez and a famous lesbian. Yet look at Gina nowadays, despite her age (late 60s)she’s very much in demand in movies and boob tube, topped by her winning best actress trophies locally and abroad not so long ago. As Gina has it, “ my past mistakes have mellowed me to be a better person and actress.”
A Brewing Intrigue Between Kim and Jessy
Oh yeah, there seems a brewing intrigue between Kim Chiu and one of the loveliest new stars of ABS-CBN Jessy Mendiola. Not only because Kim’s off and screen love Gerald Anderson reportedly goes sweeter than before to Jessy, his partner in a forthcoming teleserye. A little bird who professes to know the current suitor of Kim, Ateneo basketeer Simon Atkins whispered.
“Siyete ng kaibigan ni Simon matindi din daw ang crush nito kay Jessy. Allegedly, Simon wants to meet Jessy.” Our informant disclosed.
If that’s the case, hearing that talk could make Kim treat Simon with askance. Probably, Kim would be jealous too of Jessy. If that happens, the media will have a field day.
On Rumored Cesar-Rachel Fling, Sunshine, Christian Comment
A juicy item among media men have popped up regarding Cesar Montano and singer Rachel Ann Go. That during their recent concert in Vancouver, the duo had a fling, though discreet as it was supposedly. However, Cesar’s wife Sunshine Cruz laughed it off, claiming it’s an awry judgment for Cesar who has been devoted to her after a near split up, years back. Sunshine theorized someone plays abashing joke about it and did go out of context.
Meanwhile, Rachel’s ex bf Christian Bautista holds his high esteem for her, shrugging of the rumor. For one, Christian buttressed that Rachel treasures decency, family values that she won’t ever commit such immoral act with a married man.
By the way, congrats to Christian. He has proven success beyond being a singer. His international movie shot in Indonesia penetrates Asian market very well. The movie does well at the tills in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea, aside from the Philippines and Indonesia. No wonder that in Asian level, Christian beats his co-singers, popularity-wise. His latest feat, with Karyle is the TV show The Kitchen Musical, a big hit in Singapore. To be shown in the Philippines this October.
Judy, Ryan’s Marriage Not on the Rocks But..
There seems audacity on the way Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo clarified talks on the presence of third party in their reported marital spat. The couple denied it’s not true. However, in between the lines one can grasp something went wrong. Firstly, Juday admitted , ‘ang pambababae ang laging sanhi ng away mag-asawa.” While Ryan’s answer gave a hint. “ Di ako perfect pero I always try to be faithful to her.”
The two agree what’s important is to tackle problems with understanding, love and broadmindedness to iron the kinks. Allegedly, a Brazilian beauty now with a TV network was oftentimes seen with Ryan that ignited such ill-talks.
Flash Reports:
As of press time, got latest news that definitely Nora Aunor and Sarah Geronimo top line a forthcoming movie to be produced by Regal, Viva and GMA outfits. The big project to be helmed by a multi-awarded director will be an acid test for Sarah. Can she hold at par with Nora, acting-wise?
Yes, after a rift for quite a time, all’s well between Sharon Cuneta and Willie Revillame. You see, Sharon turned hostile to Willie out of his loathsome joke thrown to her then at the Wowowie show. It was Aga Muhlach who became the mediator when the two showed up on Aga’s recent birthday bash. Cheers for Aga.
Words spread that Direk Wenn Deramas nurses a hurt feelings towards his best friend Ai-Ai delas Alas. This could be attributed to the fact that in Ai-Ai ‘s film fest entry with Vic Sotto Enteng ng Tanging Ina, Wen wasn’t informed his Tanging Ina title would be used. And perhaps secondly, he didn’t get the directorial job for the said film. If ever, hopefully Ai-Ai cogitates to win back Wenn.
