These past days talk snowball that allegedly Regine Velasquez and husband Ogie Alcasid will be banned to hold concerts at the Araneta coliseum. You see, the couple publicly supported Sen. Grace Poe in the presidential race. It so happens that his rival Mar Roxas’ family owns the said venue. Gossip mongers spread around it’s a way of retaliation of Mar’s family.
A jocund Regine laughed off the rumor, with the statement that she or Ogie had never maligned Mar during the campaign period. “We were honest of our choice for president. But Ogie and I would never believe of such act to be done to us by Mar’s family. Di ganoon kakitid ang utak nila and won’t lose their respect for me and Ogie so to ban us is out of the question. “ Regine theorized in front of some writers.
On other aspect, Regine disclosed she was thankful for the success of her recent concert in various U.S. places. At the same time, she felt guilty to learn how sad her son Nate in her absence as relayed by Ogie. Regine opted not to bring Nate along for it would be tiring for him to travel in different locales.
“Anyway, I made my child extremely joyous when I handed the toy na nun pa niya gusting mapaglaruan. Talagang sobra ang saya niya kaya nakabawi ako sa kanya.” Regine chuckled.
Angel Advises Fans not to Lambast Luis- Jesse Tandem
One of the latest subjects in the social media banks on the ongoing sweetness between Luis Manzano and Jesse Mendiola. If anything, the loyal followers of Luis’ ex girlfriend Angel Locsin have reacted not propitiously, with malevolent words thrown to Luis and Jesse.
This compelled Angel to plead her affected fans not to bully Luis and Jesse. After all, she has totally moved after her break up with Luis. In her social media account, Angel expressed good luck to Luis and Jesse, romance-wise.
Meanwhile, Luis vehemently denied that that his new love is Jesse. Their closeness rose to higher level of friendship when the duo performed in a show held in London. However, in his heart Angel remains a very special person to him.
Trivia:
Did you know that in 1950 the very first movie award giving body was founded, called the Maria Clara Awards? The major recipients of best acting trophies were best actress Nena Cardenas for Doble Kara and best actor Reynaldo Dantes in the controversial film Guapo.
The following year, the officers and members of the body decided to change its name to the Filipino Academy of Movies, Arts & Sciences (FAMAS). The winners in lead roles were Jose Padilla Jr. (Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo) and Anita Linda (Sisa) and in the supporting roles Nida Blanca, Gil de Leon, both for Korea. Sawa… won the bext picture and its helmer Gerry de Leon garnered best director award.
In the succeeding years those who emerged triumphant were best actors Leopoldo Salcedo (Moises Padilla Story), Jose Padilla Jr. (Diego Silang), Pancho Magalona (Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig), Eddie del Mar (Buhay at Pagibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal), Fred Montilla (Bondying) and Fernando Poe Jr. (Asedillo).
Declared best actresses were Arsenia Francisco (Huwag mo Akong Limutin), Leila Morena (Pandora), Alicia Vergel (Basahang Ginto), Tessie Quintana (Alaala Kita), Lolita Rodriguez (Gilda), Rita Gomez (Maldita) , Carmen Rosales (Inspirasyon) and Rosa Rosal (Anak Dalita).
Best directors were Gregorio Fernandez (Higit sa Lahat), Gerry de Leon (Huwag mo Akong Limutin), Manuel Silos (Biyaya n Lupa), Cesar Gallardo (Alaala Kita), Bert Avellana (Anak Dalita), Celso ad Castillo (Asedillo) and Ishmael Bernal (Nunal sa Tubig).
In the worldwide recognition, the first Pinoy film to gain plaudits was Genghis Khan at the Venice Film Festival. The first to receive the best actress plum was Lilia Dizon for Kandelerong Pilak at the Cambodia International Film Festival, followed by Efren Reyes who got the best actor trophy at the Asian Film Festival, held in Tokyo, Japan and its megger Gerry de Leon was best director.
Then Rogelio dela Rosa and Gregorio Fernandez had been named best actor, best director respectively for Higit sa Lahat who was also adjudged best movie at the Asian Film Festival held in South Korea. When the Asian film fest was held in Manila, Romeo Vasquez (Ako ang May Sala) grabbed best actor and Rebecca del Rio (Malvarosa) best supporting actress.
Charito Solis hugged the spotlight in Japan at the Asian Film Festival as the winner of best actress (Igorota) that led to her lead roles in the Japanese high-budgeted films Gautama Buddha Story and the Princess and I. Awardees too at the Asian filmfests were Rossana Ortiz (Patayin sa Sindak si Babara) for best supporting actress and Leroy Salvador (Biyaya ng Lupa) for best supporting actor.
Elmo, Janine, Aljur: Love Triangle off Cameras?
Since Janine Gutierrez and Aljur Abrenica have started taping the new TV drama series Once Again for GMA-7, the two are romantically linked to each other, much more so admitting how attached they are to each other. So where does it leave Elmo Magalona, the rumored bf of Janine who has transferred to ABS-CBN network? Is he jealous of Aljur?
A circumspect Janine uttered to the press people that she’s still in frequent communication with Elmo. But no reason for him to get jealous. After all, Elmos’s also occupied doing his own tele-serye at the Kapamilya station, with young actress Janelle Salvador.
“O di ba pareho lang kami dapat magselos sa isa’t-isa. The truth is, there’s no conflict at all. We’re happy with our works. Besides, I’ve never confirmed Elmo and I are lovers. “ Janine stated with a grin.
Ellen Brashes off a Romance with Duterte’s Son
Expectedly, out of the photos that circulate in the social media showing ABS-CBN actress Ellen Adarna and president elect Duterte’s son Sebastian “Baste’ together, many opine it could be true Baste’s the one Ellen refers to as nearest to her heart. In an instance, however, Ellen affirmed Baste is a mere friend who’s just grateful to her for all out support for his dad in the presidential race.
“Actually, we’ve mutual friends. And we went there with our chums. He does not court me.” Says Ellen. Well, let’s see what looms for Ellen and Baste in offing.
Daniel, Coleen: Step Siblings to be?
Things seem to shape up beautifully for Daniel Padilla’s singer-host mom Karla Estrada and co-Kapamilya star Coleen Garcia’s handsome dad Jose Garcia. No wonder that Daniel and Coleen are cajoled by mutual friends that soon the duo would end up step siblings. He’d be the step brother of Coleen and she’ll be Daniel’s step sister, so to speak.
Daniel takes the joke in stride, knowing his mom be happy on her decision in life and he respects if she chooses a new love. On the other side, Coleen finds the situation funny but has no qualms whatsoever. After all, Daniel’s her good friend.
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So it’s true that Manny and Jinkee Paquiao’s son Jinuel is now an ad endorser, with TV-movie producers eyeing him to play major roles in their forthcoming projects. Will the couple allow him to join showbiz? According to Manny, there’s nothing wrong if Jinuel craves for acting. Yet he advises his son to concentrate first on his studies. As it is, Jinuel has passion for boxing too.
Vina Morales filed a case against her ex Cedric Lee at the San Juan Prosecutor’s office for forcibly taking their 7 year daughter Ceana in her custody for 9 days sans her knowledge at the time she was abroad. An ongoing order from Court has it that Cedric can only visit Ceana every Saturday. Vina expounded she can no longer tolerate his bullying on her family. Cedric was involved in the serious physical injuries complaint by Vhong Navarro in 2014.
Fans of Daniel Padilla-Kathryn Bernardo feel disconcert when Angel Locsin emphasized she likes most James Reid-Nadine Lustre team. Previously Angel claimed that Kathniel duo’s her favorite. Angel clarified that she answered only the query who’s her choice of real life couple which befits the Janine tandem, saying Kathniel still young, no relations yet.
Speaking of the said pairs, Sharon Cuneta confided that her comeback movie will also banner a top love team sans any mentioned in particular. Will it be Janine, Kathniel or Enrique Gil-Liza Soberano? Whatever, Sharon loves to work with them for all are good singers.
Paolo Ballesteros’s suspension in Eat Bulaga ends up in August. By September he’ll back in the show. Meanwhile he starts filming a comedy pic with Anne Curtis and Dennis Trillo.
