Since Kylie Padilla delivered her child by Aljur Abrenica, the latter confided that her dad Robin Padilla has not seen the baby. Aljur recounted to writer-pals that he brought the child at Robin’s digs but Robin allegedly refused to get out of his room.
In any case, both Kylie and Aljur remain impervious about Robin’s act, with due respect to him. “Probably, he’s busy taking care of his baby by Mariel Rodriguez who’s several months older than his grandson. Kylie understands her dad situation na may tampo pa rin for she didn’t heed to her dad’s advice then.” Aljur was quoted to say.
Hopefully, at their baby’s forthcoming baptism, they anticipate Robin’s appearance. As of this writing, Robin has not commented on the said issue.
Trivia:
Did you know the big difference of the stars from the ‘40s, ‘50s to the succeeding generation of celebrities? Well, almost all of them were college graduates before they embarked on the acting field unlike those from the ‘70s to the current times, mostly high school students only albeit some of them managed to take a college course at the height of their movie career.
To start with, Fernando Poe Sr., FPJ’s father was a degree holder at the University of the Philippines prior to his entrance in showbiz world. He was known as the model of U.P.’s popular nude statue called Oblation. Actress Norma Blancaflor had passed the board exam in pharmacy before movie profession beckoned her and considered one of the prettiest faces in local cinema. She distinguished herself as the first actress to enact Virgin Mary in the films Pagsilang ng Mesiyas and Kalbaryo ni Hesus.
Singer-actress then Elsa Oria finished conservatory of music course before she had been adjudged the Philippine singing sweetheart that led to her movie starrers. Morena beauty Celia Flor was discovered by LVN Pictures as a teacher already. She got her education diploma at the University of Santo Tomas. Celia became famous in her title roles in the folklore Florante at Laura and the romantic flick Tapis mo Inday.
Drama actor Fred Montilla was a commerce graduate at the University of the Philippines when Sampaguita Pictures signed him a contract. Ironically. Fred received the FAMAS best actor award in comic performance as Bondying. Later his brother who took up law Rudy Francisco followed suit. He passed the bar exam at the time stardom tapped him via a movie with movie queen Gloria Romero.
Miss Rita Gomez happened to be a journalism graduate at UST, ahead of another actress Barbara Perez with the same course. Both became talented, award winning performers under Sampaguita Pictures. Interestingly, the duo ended up with actors who were degree holders. Rita married Ric Rodrigo a La Salle alumnus while Barbara tied the knots with Robert Arevalo, an Ateneo graduate. Rita-Ric broke up prior to their demise. To this day. Barbara and Robert have a lasting marriage. Occasionally appearing on TV or films.
Others with college diplomas were Nida Blanca (AB-UST), Nita Javier (National Teachers Colleges), Pancho Magalona (Ateneo),Eddie del Mar, Angel Esmeralda, Carlos Padilla, Ronald Remy, Bernard Bonnin, Willie Sotelo both from San Beda College and noted athletes. Willie played basketball and Bernard a member of the baseball team. Multi-awarded actress Perla Bautista got an AB diploma at the Lyceum of the Philippines.
Included too were Rogelio dela Rosa (first actor elected as senator), his brother Jaime dela Rosa, Luis Gonzales and Boots Anson Roa.
Is Janine Leaving GMA-7?
Two scenarios ignite the talks that Janine Gutierrez would soon leave GMA-7 to transfer to ABS-CBN. For one, she surprisingly graced the Star Magic celebration of the Kapamilya network. Secondly, Janine has a new manager Leo Dominguez. However, her mom Lotlot de Leon clarified the ludicrous issues to my colleague.
“Of course not. My daughter attended the affair with Rayver Cruz who invited her. I used to handle Janine’s career pero too busy ako sa restaurant business ko. She chose Leo who’s the manager of her chums Lovi Poe and Solenn Heusaff. Right now, her new contract with GMA-7 is under negotiation.”
On the query if Rayver and Janine are lovers, Lotlot snapped. “Ah, ayokong magsalita. Just ask the two.”
Are Jericho and Jennylyn Not on Good Terms?
Out of his last minute backing out of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2017 entry Almost is Not Enough, some scribes queried Jericho Rosales could it be the leading lady Jennylyn Mercado the reason why due to their misunderstanding? Echo laughed it off, saying he admires Jen to the hilt sans any conflict.
“We worked together before in Walang Forever which won best picture, remember? I do crave to be paired again with her. But this time, I’m still destructed, unprepared to work due to the recent death of my father.” Echo expounded.
In a morose tone Echo added rather than to create troubles at the set of the movie because of his freaky attitude, he opted to back out. But beforehand, he apologized to Jen, its director Dan Villegas and the producer of Almost is not Enough.”
Another Pinoy Wins World Singing Tilt in Malaysia
At the recent international singing tilt held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Bolt of Talent, a Filipino singer Lance won the top award. It’s spearheaded by multi-awarded foreign warbler Michael Bolton. Among Lance’s prizes are a front act in the international concerts of Michael, a recording contract and an ambassador of the Japanese car brand Sabaru.
To recall, Lance made it as finalist in the GMA-7 talent program To the Top and appeared in A TV drama series Sa Piling ni Nanay
Andi Quits Showbiz
Close friends and followers of Andi Eigenmann are bemused with her statement in her Instagram that she quits showbiz. She wrote that fame is not the solution of a happy life. They opined Andi seems in a state of hugger-mugger that she’s not sure of her decision.
Of late, it’s a known fact about her word war with her ex Jake Ejercito who’s the dad of her child, her misunderstanding with her mom Jaclyn Jose and being one of the most bashed stars due to her alleged haughty actuations.
Blind Item:
Unknown to many an actor went abroad to tie the knots with the same sex. For quite a time he hid his gender preference except to close pals. Those who doubted him have made fun of him behind his back. A conclusion of some that’s the reason why his actress-girlfriend broke off with him.
Latest Tidbits:
Afer Matt Evans, Atom Araullo, Jason Abalos is the current one who moved to GMA-7 from ABS-CBN. He was discovered via Star Circle quest in 2004 and handed major roles in TV, movies by the Kapamilya network. Jason mattered that his gratefulness, respect for its bigwigs remains immutable yet he wants a wider latitude in his profession.
A fortuitous Zanjoe Marudo didn’t expect that his first acting nomination would be handed in a world competition. He vies for best performance of an actor in Anino, an episode of Maalala Mo Kaya, with Brazilian Julio Andrade, French Kad Merad and British Kenneth Brangh who gained fame in the Hollywood film Harry Potter. Zanoe will grace the rites to be held on Nov. 22 at Hilton New York Hotel.
Singer-actress Regine Velasquez advised victims of bashers not to mind them for they’re kids or acting like one in playful mood. Regine does not deny before she was affected but now simply ignores the rants of netizens instead of being enraged. One can’t stop them from doing so and the best remedy falls on to eschew them.
Did you know that Martin Nievera never interferes on the love life of his son Robin? These days he has nothing but good words for the togetherness of Robin and Zia Quizon. Martin gives credence that both have passion for music that brought the duo closer. At times, he knows about their misunderstanding which is normal for lovebirds, so he averred.
