A colleague who’s chummy to Marian Rivera disclosed to us about Marian’s reaction on latest malevolent talks on her. That she’s uncomfortable, jealous of Kris Aquino if seen together with Dingdong Dantes. Lately, Kris and Dingdong are the new endorsers of Bench’s Freedom Scent. Our grapevine quoted Marian saying that it’s simply a madcap rumour that makes her quite miff. But Marian laughed it off. Moreover, she has full trust in Dingdong. After all, their relationships look stronger, deeper than before. Reportedly, Marian gloats that marriage with Dingdong won’t be far behind. There’s no reason for her to be insecure of Kris.
Viewers Condemn TV Series Bad Guys
Many Pinoys we have talked to, especially the parents, share the opinion of not a few back in the Philippines. That the bad guys, especially the female contravidas, in the TV series leave annihilating effects to the minds of the viewers , out of the ghastly killings of the characters. As if they could get away with crimes that easily. The young televiewers in particular would be confused.
This comes to the fore with the TV remake of Mula sa Puso where the villainess, enacted by Princess Punzalan, was the most hated that time. So much so, if we remember right, the head of the Board of Censors then called the attention of the management of ABS-CBN to delete gruesome scenes and to inject retributions in the ending.
Now, Eula Valdez depicts the role of Princess. Hopefully, the new scriptwriter will contemplate on a lesser evil in her character sans hogwash situations of murder. Surely when aired Mula sa Puso will be a top rater. For the record, it established Claudine Barretto as the TV Drama Queen, closely followed by Judy Ann Santos.
Erich Vs Jessy Over Enchong?
Another off-screen love triangle seems a-brewing these days. Young actresses Erich Gonzales and Jessy Mendiola are said to be vying for the affection of Enchong Dee. On the outset, the tandem of Erich and Enchong has won the public nod by the success of their previous TV series. This ushers in their reteaming in Maria la del Barrrio. Some opine though that Erich is beleaguered by the talks that Enchong allegedly dates Jessy Mendiola. Does Enchong junk Erich for Jessy?
As it is, luck beckoned Jessy for her just concluded top biller Sabel veritably made her an instant star, sweeping countless followers of their feet. Including perhaps Enchong. In no blithe manner Erich is said to be bemused. Could it be a jealousy or insecurity over Jessy’s abrupt fame? The consensus has it that Erich and Jessy would be arch rivals, career-wise, and in the heart of Echong, mind you.
Phillip Proud of Joshua
Don’t look now, but Phillip Salvador bursts with pride on the accomplishments of his son Joshua. Ipe learned from the boy’s mom Kris Aquino that he excels in playing the piano. That Joshua would enroll at the music class of topnotch musician Ryan Cayabyab. What more, Joshua has talent too in baking which he inherits from Kris.
“I won’t be surprised if my son to discern acting years from now. Okay lang sa akin yun. Ewan lang kung papayag ang kanyang mommy.” Ipe mouthed to his intimates.
Vergel Showbiz Clan in Focus
Old-timer fans certainly remember one of the top actresses in the ‘40s and ‘50s, the late Alicia Vergel. What made her unique was that she excelled in drama, action {the first Action Queen) and comedy as well. Alicia made history as the first Pinay actress who played the leading lady in a Hollywood movie Day of the Trumpet, opposite John Agar, one of the top American actors that time. It retold the Spanish-American war in the country where Alicia displayed her action prowess as revolutionary leader. Alicia was also the first FAMAS best actress awardee in 1952 for Basahang Ginto which GMA-7 did a remake recently, with Carla Abellana in the lead.
Later, Alicia became the first actress turned producer after she married the late action star Cesar Ramirez under Ace York outfit, the name of their son. Years later the latter turned to a famous action star, the late Ace Vergel. He top billed many blockbuster starrers in almost three decades. Subsequently, Ace’s sis Beverly Vergel created waves too as TV-movie actress, the favorite leading lady of Phillip Salvador, Bong Revilla, the late Rudy Fernandez and Fernando Poe Jr.
Prior to her death, Alicia was known as a tough, intrepid barangay chairperson in Quezon City, traits inherited too by Ace and Beverly. For the record, the third generation of the Vergel’s cropped out upon the entrance of Beverly’s daughter Tracy Vergel. For a while, Tracy was one of the most promising stars of Ch. 2 till she opted to quit immigrating to Canada. Tracy resides in Mississauga.
In a recent chat with Beverly, she disclosed that she resigned as head of the acting workshop of ABS-CBN to finish her master’s degree at the Ateneo. Of late, she occupies her time in consultation with Ace’s lawyer who left unsolved obligations and problems. Ace’s only son Ali who’s abroad too gave her the go-signal to finalize the needed solutions with his dad’s legal counsel.
In capsule, Beverly divulged her other plans like trying her hand as TV or movie helmer, go back to acting and to produce a docu and films.
