By January 2012, Sharon Cuneta could be considered highest paid TV celebrity. She confirmed what a TV-5 insider did hush-hush recently. According to the grapevine, Shawie has already signed a five years contract with the Kapatid network. And the amount will be P1 billion. Reportedly, TV-5 bigwigs have mapped out plans. These include a reteaming with Gabby Concepcion, a program similar to the Oprah Winfrey Show which would make her the local Oprah indeed in style and as the highest paid TV celebrity in U.S.
Queenie Turns her back to Showbiz but not to EJ?
Yes indeed, Robin Padilla didn’t deny that his daughter Queenie has decided to quit showbiz. She opted to give full time attention to her being a Muslim to devote her time to Islam religion and practices. Robin feels jubilant about it though he commiserates to the feelings of her fans, disappointed that they are.
Yet Robin was tight-lipped regarding Queenie’s supposed actor-bf EJ Falcon. Did she give up him up too? EJ didn’t comment what’s the score. But simply expressed the best of luck to her.
If I Were Santa Claus….
With the Yuletide season on the air, some celebrities deserve appropriate gifts for them .So If I were Santa Claus, I’ll give the following. Marian Rivera- a book on how to win friends and influence people. It’s high time for her to garner auspicious words, not purely aspersions. After all, Marian can exude a convivial nature. Piolo Pascual, one who would love him for keeps, loving him completely for what he is. A respectable, mature person like Piolo needs a thoroughly understanding wife to be.
Willie Revillame and Vice Ganda-both at times are on the brink of haughtiness in words and deeds. The two need a special clock to ring every time on the verge of arrogance. Anyway, Willie and Vice Ganda have good merits to augment well. Nora Aunor- a big mirror for her to face it to visualize herself. For up to now, she gains boner on her acts. Nora’s comeback in showbiz will be more fruitful if she shrugs off her alleged refractory self.
Jason Abalos- another best actor trophy either in films or TV series to catapult him to the limelight anew. Seemingly, ABS-CBN management relegates him to the background in favor of other actors. Dolphy and Zsa Zsa Padilla-a much anticipated marriage contract. Surely, it’s what Zsa Zsa craves for this Christmas.
Trivia:
If Jose Nepomuceno was acknowledged the Father of Philippine Movies, Atty. Espiridion Laxa became the Pillar of Local Movies since the mid-50s. At the time LVN Pictures, Sampaguita Pictures and Premiere Productions were about to cease from producing films, Atty. Laxa founded Tagalog Ilang Ilang outfit. He re-established Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Jun Aristorenas, Jess Lapid Sr., Tony Ferrer in starrers Mga Tigreng Tagabukid, Suicide Commandos, Kardong Kidlat, Dugong Tigre and Leon at Tigre. Atty. Laxa launched his brother Tony Ferrer as the local James Bond via the blockbusters Sabotage and Crisis which were critically acclaimed also.
The reteaming of top love team then Amalia Fuentes and Romeo Vasquez came to the fore through Atty. Laxa’s project Ako’y Iyung-Iyo which was the top moneymaker then. His firm launched sexy stars to stardom, the foremost were Divina Valencia and Stella Suarez, highlighted by their team up in Labanang Babae, a box office hit. That ushered in the popular song about the duo. In the tune of Hard Day’s Night, with the lyrics Divina Valencia, Stella Suarez nagbu-burlesk. That even kids loved to belt that time, much to the chagrin of elders.
However, Atty. Laxa became more respected as adviser, legal counsel . trouble shooter of problems existing within showbiz people. It ignited when Amalia was sued by Sampaguita Pictures’ Jose Perez for breach of contract. With his therapeutic words Atty. Laxa was able to iron the kinks between them out of court. From then on, practically everyone would love to seek his assistance and advice whether personal or about local movies. Not surprisingly, he was chosen the president of the Philippine Motion Pictures Association for decades. Later, then president of the country Joseph Estrada appointed Atty. Laxa the chairman of the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund), showbiz’s counterpart for SSS. The more he turned out to be a pillar of the movie industry.
One of those who had categorically benefited from Atty. Laxa’s fold was Vilma Santos. She rose from a sweetie type of star into a highly respected and controversial figure off-screen. Her private life had been guided with care by no less than Atty. Laxa. The reason why Vilma considered him a second father to her. Exactly the same treatment showered to him by most of the stars and movie people, led by FPJ, Erap, Amalia and others.
When given a chance to work as his firm’s publicist starting with the FPJ starrer Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway in the ‘90s, this writer was boggled with his big-heartedness and extreme compassion for his workers. Sadly, I was already in Canada during his demise and in his wake some years back. Nonetheless, the legacy Atty. Laxa left behind in showbiz will be instilled not only in my mind but to everyone connected in showbiz or those who had capacious time spent with him.
Psychic Predicts Angel-Phil marriage in Offing
An ever reliable colleague reported her tete-a-tete with a noted psychic who predicted what lies ahead for Angel Locsin. He foresees that the talk-about romance of Angel and Phil Younghusband would end up in marriage. That’s not far-fetched if one considers the jaunty togetherness of the lovers. Not to mention that in interviews, their forthright admission of love, understanding and care for one another. The same source quoted what the seer pointed out. “The two manifest sincere affection, loyalty that if ever their marital vow would materialize, it will be for keeps, mind you.”
Moreover, Angel will never be at a loss if others browbeat her over Phil and vice versa. Ah, a likeable person like Angel needs happiness to surmount. Another possible scenario will be their initial team up in a movie.
Ai-Ai, Anne’s Silent Feud?
Reportedly, an insider from ABS-CBN has buzzed around that there’s a silent feud between Ai-Ai dela Alas and Anne Curtis. Allegedly, the intrigue stems from the talks the possible Box Office Queen would be either Ai-Ai or Anne. That’s doubtful, knowing Anne’s unselfish nature. Remember, Anne revealed that her co-star in No Other Woman Kristine Reyes should be credited too for the success of No Other Woman.
Besides, in the forthcoming Metro Manila filmfest, Judy Ann Santos ‘starrer House Husband might spring a surprise at the tills. Don’t disregard Juday at the Box Office Queen race.
Personal: Thanks to the people behind the Magnificat Charismatic Community for inviting us in its recent Xmas party. These include Joe & Annie Lapid, Pops & Helen Pag-ong, Jun & Lita Maliksi, Mark & Elsa Ballesteros, Demi & Eliza Cabida. Mark’s a known singer-guitarist and his wife Elsa heads the Magnificat choral group. For nearly 20 years, this religious movement spreads community services.
Loudest Whispers:
As we go to press, heard that two pairs, that of Maja Salvador-Matteo Guidecelli and John Lloyd Cruz-Shaina Magdayao have already kissed and made up. The video showing how Maja spent her time fully at the bedside of the hospitalized Matteo with love and care proved Maja ‘s no longer hostile with him. While Loydie and Shaina reportedly, heeded the advice of their confidante German Moreno to reconcile, shed off their differences.
A mutual chum of Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai dela Alas reported that the two have a secret deal in their entrance to politics. Ai-Ai admitted that she’ll run for Congress in 2016. Kris seems mum about it but not a few opine she eyes the Senate. Ano kaya ang usapan ng mag-best friends? Could be who would serve well and is more effective politician?
By this time, GMA-7 bosses could have already filed a libel case vs. DJ Mo Twitter for putting them and Rhian Ramos in a very bad light. That was in his self-made video in the internet. Allegedly, it was also DJ Mo who scattered talks that he bumped into Sarah Geronimo and Rayver Cruz while on date in a plushy place. This caught the ire of Rayver’s GF Kristine Reyes as implied by gossip-mongers. How true Mo left for U.S., days ago to stay there for good?
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