Katorse: Will the 'magic kamison' still work?

The late ’70s and early ’80s, when the Regal Babies burst on the showbiz scene, were indelibly marked by, among other symbols, the Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde’s “magic kamison” which spelled M-A-G-I-C at the tills when worn in the “bold” launching starrers of Regal stars like Gina Alajar (Diborsyada), Cherie Gil (Problem Child), Rio Locsin (Disgrasyada), Kristine Garcia (Exploitation) and, who can ever forget, Dina Bonnevie in Katorse, a story of sexual awakening in which she was torn between two men, Gabby Concepcion and Alfie Anido, megged by Joey Gosiengfiao, that period’s campiest director.

That was 30 years ago, in 1979. The “magic kamison” (which was, according to urban legend, given by Remy Monteverde to Mother Lily as a honeymoon gift) now hangs in the Regal Matriarch’s cabinet as a remembrance of an era which sizzled with flicks that were insanely entertaining.

It’s 2009 and ABS-CBN is reviving Katorse on its Primetime Bida block, airing nightly for one season starting on June 8 with fresh new faces topbilled: Erich Gonzales playing Dina’s character torn between Ejay Falcon (Gabby’s role) and Xian Lim (Alfie’s role). At the helm is Malu Sevilla.

Nope, Erich isn’t wearing Mother Lily’s mothballed “magic kamison” but a new one. Will it spell the same “magic” and make the rating soar?

Ejay was the top “graduate” of the Pinoy Big Brother 2008 edition, Erich the winner of the 2005 Star Circle Quest and Xian the latest addition to the fast-growing roster of US-bred Pinoy talents.

Besides being products of broken homes (an information they freely volunteered), the three have another thing in common: They were not born yet, were not even a glint in their parents’ eyes, when Katorse was shown.

“But before we started shooting,” said Erich, 19, who hails from Davao, “we were made to watch a DVD copy of Katorse. It’s a fun movie set at a time far different from today.”

“Wala pang celfone noon,” said Ejay, 18, who grew up loading sacks of copra and abaca at the pier of a Mindoro town with his adoptive parents (Ejay’s biological father, whom he hasn’t seen yet, is French). “Wala pang Internet.”

“At wala pang video-video,” added Xian, 19, who spent his first 10 years in San Francisco with his mom, without actually referring to the current controversy around the sex video of Dr. Hayden Kho and Katrina Halili.

Come to think of it, how would they react if they were confronted one day with copies of similar videos featuring them? In this age when everything is possible, especially with the “splicing” or digital-altering process, stars are easy prey to sick minds.

“I’ve been a victim, too,” said Ejay who was rumored to have “starred” in a video with another guy. “‘Yon pala, kahawig ko lang ‘yung guy.”

In local showbiz, a male aspirant is suspected to be — take your pick — a closet queen, a macho dancer, the boytoy of a gay benefactor, an unwed father or a call boy as part of his initiation into the, grrrr, lions’ den. Female aspirants are not spared from the same roasting.

“I almost gave up,” said Ejay. “I’m glad I did not.”

During an acting workshop organized by ABS-CBN with Gina Alajar as facilitator, the three underwent such sessions as “Sensuality” (designed to make them overcome discomfort or self-consciousness during love scenes, no matter how tender) and “Being” (in which they pour out pent-up emotions and, if any, accounts of traumatic experiences).

“We talked about mostly family problems,” said Xian, an only child, 6’2” tall and 25 percent Chinese, who had his early schooling in San Francisco and is now enrolled at the University of the East where he’s a varsity player. “My parents are separated but they have remained friends; they have constant communication. My father, Godofredo Lim, used to play basketball; he was the contemporary of Alan Caidic.”

“I’ve never known my father,” said Erich, youngest of three children. “He left us when I was barely two years old.” (Her father was reported to have died only recently).

“I, too, haven’t seen my father,” seconded Ejay, “not even in pictures.”

Together, they bring a lot of “angst” into the revived Katorse which has to be tamer than the original, understandably so because it’s on primetime TV watched also by minors.

“Mayroong love scene pero tender,” assured Erich who claimed that it’s only on Katorse that she’s having her first kiss ever, from Ejay.

It would have been a good idea if Dina and Gabby were in the cast to give Katorse some “continuity.” Instead, included are the likes of Cherie Gil and Gardo Verzosa.

Katorse served as Dina and Gabby’s springboard to stardom (sadly, Alfie died, at 20, just when the Big Time was a grab away).

Will the “magic kamison,” even if not the orig, still work for Erich, Ejay and Xian?

Just wait and see.

Source: Ricardo F Lo (Yahoo Philippines, News)

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Hayden Kho's apology not enough, Katrina says

MANILA, Philippines - Actress-model Katrina Irene Pe Halili was not impressed Friday with the apology of celebrity doctor Hayden Kho over the scandal that erupted from their sex video that was uploaded on the Internet.

Halili said a forced apology from Kho is not enough to atone for what he did, adding she will continue her legal battle against him and those who uploaded the video.

"Parang ang hirap naman po ... Di dapat pwersahan po, di lang ganon di lang paghingi ng tawad. Dapat siya [ay] parusahan [I find it difficult to forgive him just like that. And his apology should not be a forced one. That apology should not get him off the hook. He should bepunished]," Halili said in an interview on dzBB radio.

She said Kho had told her the video was in his personal collection and that he never meant to post it on the Internet.

But when told that Kho deplored the video was posted without his knowledge, she said; "Di ko po alam kung anong merong klaseng pagiisip meron ang taong yan, di ko alam [I don't know what kind of mind he has. I really don't know].

"When asked if she believed Kho's apology and explanation, she said she might believe the part that he did not know the video would be posted online.

"Pero wala akong pakialam sino nagkalat, nandoon na, pinagpipiyestahan na ng tao [I don't care at this time who posted it online. The damage is done]," she said.

She said she had included Eric Johnston Chua, a friend of Kho who supposedly posted the video online, in her complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation.

When told that Kho said he is suspending his medical practice, Halili said: "Naku dapat lang naman talaga [It's about time].

"Halili also confirmed the account of Kho's former girlfriend Vicky Belo that Kho underwent "professional counseling." She said Belo told her about it last December.

For now, she said she is just resting and is avoiding reading the newspapers or Internet news sites.

Halili lodged a complaint against Kho before the NBI on Wednesday, a day after Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. delivered a privilege speech lambasting Kho for the video's being posted online.

She has also asked the Professional Regulations Commission to revoke Kho's medical license.

Source: GMANews.TV

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Richard Gutierrez caught in a car accident

Naaksidente ang sasakyan ng aktor na si Richard Gutierrez bandang ala-una ng madaling-araw ngayon, ika-22 ng Mayo, sa Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road, Puting Kahoy Village, sa Silang, Cavite.

Ayon sa panayam ng dzBB kay PO1 Bonifacio Tanola of Cavite Police, namatay ang kasama ni Richard na isinugod sa Adventist University of the Philippines Hospital. Habang ang 25-year-old na anak nina Eddie Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama at ang kanyang bodyguard, na kinilalang si George Mastura, ay parehong nagtamo ng sugat at dinala sa Tagaytay Hospital.

Bale bumangga po sa poste, malalim ang lugar na binagsakan niya. Medyo may bangin at bumangga sa puno ng niyog," ang sabi ni Tantola sa dzBB radio.

Sa report naman ng dWIZ, ang assistant ni Richard ay pinangalanang Norman Pardo.

Samantala, ilan pang impormasyon ang umabot sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa pamamagitan ng text message. Ang source ay isang taga-industriya. Ayon sa text message, "Si Richard yung nagda-drive...[Nissan] Skyline na sports car...Tumalsik yung kasama niya di pa nila nakita sa sobrang lakas ng talsik tapos nung nakita nila patay na..."

Idinagdag pa niya na hiniram lang daw ni Richard si Norman, ang PA, kay Raymond. Matagal nang naninilbihan si Norman sa pamilya Gutierrez. Noong nasa States pa ang mga Gutierrezes, kasa-kasama na raw ito bilang alalay kay Eddie, ang padre de pamilya ng mga Gutierrez.

Sa ngayon, nasa Asian Hospital raw si Richard. Nag-a-undergo ito ngayon ng CT scan, isang proseso na tumitiyak kung walang dapat ipangamba sa ulo ng isang pasyente.

Ayon sa isa pang source na tiga-industriya rin, sinabi raw ng GMA-7 CEO na si Atty. Felipe Gozon na sasagutin ng GMA-7 ang lahat ng expenses sa naturang aksidente: ang pagpapa-ospital ng mga naaksidente at ang pagpapalibing ng PA na namatay.

Nang nangyari ang aksidente, ang mga ito ay galing sa taping para sa plug ng Full House, isang adaptation ng isang Koreanovela, na siyang bagong teleserye ni Richard. Sinasabing ang Zorro ay magtatapos bandang Hulyo.


Source: Trisha Alvarez (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Kris Allen wins American Idol

American Idol has crowned 23-year-old college student Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas, as its new winner. Kris beat 27-year-old stage actor Adam Lambert from San Diego, California, in the finale of American Idol Season 8 held earlier today, May 21 (May 20, U.S time), at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

A night before the grand finale, Kris and Adam faced off for their final performances wherein they sang three songs each: their favorites, American Idol creator Simon Fuller’s choice, and this season’s victory anthem "No Boundaries" (co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi).

In the first round, Adam performed Tears For Fears "Mad World," which he first sang during The Year They Were Born week; while Kris performed Bill Withers’s "Ain’t No Sunshine" from Popular iTunes Downloads week.

In the second round, Fuller chose Sam Cooke’s "A Change Is Gonna Come" for Adam, and Marvin Gaye’s "What’s Going On" for Kris.

Finally, Adam and Kris both performed the victory anthem "No Boundaries" but with entirely different versions; Adam went to the rock road while Kris gave it a pop-R&B sound.

The match-up between Kris and Adam is one of the most interesting in the history of American Idol. As host Ryan Seacrest perfectly puts it: "acoustic rocker" (Kris) vs. "glam rock" (Adam). Adam is known for his "theatrics" and his mad vocal range while Kris is at his best when he is with playing an instrument (guitar or piano) acoustic style and making each song his own.

In the end, Kris prevailed and won the hearts-and votes-of America with almost 100 million votes cast.

Kris’s victory is considered by many as a surprise since the American Idol judge-Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi-favored Adam along with third placer Danny Gokey; to the extent that Simon even reminded the viewers to make sure to vote for the rocker to ensure his place in the Top 2. The other judges were also very generous in giving their comments to Adam. But Kris has proven himself by infusing his personal touch in every song.

Kris was almost speechless after Ryan announced him as the new American Idol. Even Kris was surprised by his victory that he said, "Adam deserves this."

The more than two-hour grand finale featured spectacular musical numbers from the American Idol finalists and special guest performers.

The Top 13 opened the show with Pink’s "So What"; followed by last year’s winner David Cook performed his single "Permanent"; finalist Lil Rounds sang a duet with Queen Latifah; finalists Anoop Desai, Alexis Grace, and the rest of the Top 11 with Jason Mraz performed "I’m Yours"; Kris with country singer Keith Urban sang "Kiss A Girl"; the female finalists performed with Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas; fourth placer Allison Iraheta with Cyndi Lauper sang "Time After Time."

Third placer Danny Gokey performed "Hello" and then he was joined by Lionel Richie; Adam rocked the house with Kiss; Carlo Santana with the Top 13; finalists Megan Corkey and Matt Sarver with comedian Steve Martin; the male finalists with Rod Stewart; Adam and Kris closed the show with "We Are The Champions" accompanied by the remaining members of legendary rock band Queen.

Even new Idol judge Kara Dioguardi took the stage with "Bikini Girl" Katrina Darrell singing "Vision of Love."

Kris succeeded last year’s winner David Cook, who incidentally staged a very successful concert with his runner-up, David Archuleta, here in Manila last May 16.

Other winners of American Idol include Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks.

For winning American Idol, Kris went home with one million dollars and a chance of a lifetime. Both Adam and Kris got a brand new car from Ford.


Source: Erwin Santiago (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Katrina Halili on fight against sex video scandal culprits: “Hindo ako uurong…”

Kahapon, May 20, at around 1:00 p.m. ay nagtungo ang young actress na si Katrina Halili sa Senate office, sa mismong opisina ni Senator Bong Revilla, kasama ang kanyang handler at lawyer.

Kaugnay ng sex video na kumakalat ngayon sa Internet at DVD ang naging sadya ni Katrina. Sa paglabas ng kuha ng mga private moment nila ni Hayden Kho, nais humingi ng tulong ng 23-year-old actress tungkol sa mga hakbang na dapat niyang gawin laban sa tao o mga taong nasa likod ng iskandalo.

Sa loob ng kuwarto ng nasabing action star, nagkaroon ng pag-uusap si Katrina at ang dalawang abogado na mag-aasikaso ng pagsasampa niya ng reklamo, sina Atty. Mamyrlito Tan at Raymond Palad.

Pagkatapos nito, sumunod naman na pinuntahan ni Katrina ang opisina ng N.B.I (National Bureau of Investigation) para pormal na mag-file ng complaint laban kay Hayden Kho.

Sa pagkakataong ito ay nakapanayam siya ng ilang media, kabilang ang TV crew ng Saksi ng GMA-7. Noong siya ay nainterbyu, hindi na napigilan ni Katrina ang maging emotional at kitang-kita sa telebisyon ang walang patid na luha ng aktres.

Ayon sa StarStruck alumna, "Nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat ng taong tumutulong sa akin. Basta po, hindi po ako uurong. Dapat lang po na magbayad ang mga taong gumawa nito, pati yung mga taong nagkalat ng video. Kasi, napakawalanghiya nila."

Handa na rin daw si Katrina sa lahat ng kahihiyan na aanihin niya sa iskandalong ito. At ang hangad niya ay magsilbing aral ito para sa ibang kababaihan upang hindi na maulit.

"Lalaban po ako sa kanila. Wala po akong pakialam. Basta gusto ko, magkaroon ng takot yung mga taong gumawa ng ganito ulit," ang nasambit ng Kapuso star.

Ayon naman sa N.B.I., ipapatawag daw nila si Hayden para imbestigahan ang mga posibleng pangyayari sa likod kumakalat na sex video. Hahanapin din daw nila ang mga taong nagkalat nito sa Internet.

Sa ngayon, wala pang batas ukol sa pagkalat ng malalaswang video at iba pang material gamit ang Internet bilang medium. Pero ayon kay Senator Bong, puwede raw kasuhan si Hayden sa paglabag sa Anti-violence Against Women and Children’s Act ng 2004.

Pagkatapos ng NBI, nagtungo rin si Katrina sa tanggapan ni Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez sa DOJ (Department of Justice), na nagsagawa na rin ng hakbang na ipalagay si Hayden sa immigration watch list sa loob ng 60 days para matiyak na makakasipot ito sakaling ipatawag sa imbestigasyon.

Kasabay nito, umapela na rin si Bong sa iba pang biktima na lumabas na rin daw at maghain ng reklamo.

Samantala, hinihimok naman ng Malacanang ang publiko na huwag ng kunsintihin ang paglaganap ng naturang sex video.



Source: Rose Garcia (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Sharon ups 'reward' money to P10-M!

Remember the P1-M “reward” money Sharon Cuneta put up last year for whoever could produce “hard evidence” (pictures, etc.) that her husband, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, has a mistress?

Sharon named that “price” sure as she is that the persistent rumor is untrue and without basis.

Don’t look now but Sharon is even willing to raise the amount to — hold your breath — P10-M because she said she knows fully well, convinced beyond any doubt, that the rumor is the product of an evil mind’s wild imagination.

“In this age of the Internet and sophisticated cellphones,” said Sharon during a one-on-one with Funfare the other day after the press launch of her new album Children’s Rhymes and Lullabies (released by Sony Music), “how come nobody is producing any proof?”

The “old issue” was casually brought up during the one-on-one because Kiko has already announced his intention to run for vice president in the 2010 elections, again as an Independent like he did in 2007 when he ran for reelection.

For sure, skeletons will be rattled and Kiko’s opponents will dig up as much “dirt” (if any) as they can, including the yarn about his having “another woman” with whom he has not just one but two children (daw).

“What else can they throw at us?” asked Sharon. “Everything about us is public knowledge.
There’s nothing left to dig up.”

Asked if she’s ready to be a Second Lady, Sharon said she is.

“It’s something you should prepare for.”

Sharon graced the Rock The Vote concert held a few days ago to encourage new voters (numbering more than one million) to register and, that’s it, vote in 2010. Kiko was among those who organized the event.

“I am supporting my husband all the way,” she stressed, adding that she and Kiko thoroughly discussed his 2010 plan before Kiko announced it. “I believe in my husband’s ability.”

Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is being lured by some presidentiables as their running mate. If Gov. Vilma says “yes,” she’ll be pitted right smack with Kiko.

What if...? Funfare asked Sharon who is an avowed Vilmanian.

“Of course,” she said, “I will have to root for my husband. I’m sure Vilma will understand. If, for example, her husband Ralph (Recto, director-general of the National Economic Development Authority) would run against my husband, siempre Vilma would rally behind Ralph.”

In the meantime, while the start of the campaign is eight months away, Sharon is focused on her career.

Her latest movie, Star Cinema’s BFF (Best Friends Forever), a riotous comedy directed by Wenn Deramas and co-starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, shows to the hilt Sharon’s comic side which has never been fully exploited. BFF pokes fun at the two stars’ physical defects — Sharon’s excess poundage and Ai-Ai’s prominent chin — and moviegoers lap up with gusto the two stars’ self-deprecating humor.

“I enjoyed doing the movie,” admitted Sharon. “It was so much fun that after the shooting, I really missed everybody.”

She’s now busy promoting the Sony album which is divided into four parts, each consisting of English songs with corresponding Filipino translations: School/Learning Time (Alphabet Song, Seven Days a Week/Pitong Araw Sa Isang Linggo, Sampung Mga Daliri, etc.); Play Time (I’m A Little Teapot/Ako Ay Maliit na Pitsel, Maliliit Na Gagamba/Eency Weency Spider, etc.); Activity Time (Magtanim Ay Di Biro/Bahay Kubo, Leron Leron Sinta, etc.); and Sleep Time (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, When You Wish Upon A Star, etc.), plus the bonus track You’re My #1 from Sharon’s Nido Milk TV commercial. The CD comes with a Sing-Along with Sharon Disc 2.

She’s also preparing for her US concert tour that will start at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, produced by US-based journalist Jackie Regala; and, possibly, the production of an indie movie in which she herself might star.

But even if she and ex-husband Gabby Concepcion have recently already “made peace” personally when they crossed paths in ABS-CBN, much to the relief of their daughter KC who had been wishing for it, Sharon dismissed any possibility of them doing a “reconciliation” movie (preferably with KC) — not now anyway...not with the forthcoming 2010 elections.

“I don’t want my family to be dragged into the movie’s promotion and publicity,” said Sharon, referring especially to her and Kiko’s young daughters Frankie and Miel who are too young to draw a line between the reel and the real. “It’s enough that Gabby and I have talked na personally although we’d been talking on the phone.”

And what did she and Gabby talk about this time?

“Wala lang. About small things.”

Nothing heavy, really.


Source: Ricardo F. Lo (Yahoo Philippines, News)

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Marian Rivera reveals the name of her “boyfriend” at John Lapus’s Sweet 16 show

Usap-usapan ang guesting ni Marian Rivera sa Sweet 16 show ni John Lapus na naganap noong May 16 sa Teatrino, Greenhills. Sa nangyaring palitan nila ng dialogue ni Sweet, may isang linya ang Kapuso actress na naging dahilan upang maghiyawan ang mga manonood.

Ang bungad ni Marian pagkatapos ng kanyang portion, "Nakakatuwa, kasi kanina, nag-rehearse kami pero hindi ganun, so, iba talaga ‘pag mga show na ganito."

Ang tinutukoy ni Marian ay ang naging palitan nila ng hirit ni Sweet sa isang segment, kung saan tinawag siya na impostor ng PEP blogger. Bawat bagay na gawin at banggitin ni Marian ay kinokontra ni Sweet at sinasabihan niya itong siya ang totoong Marian Rivera.

Ang huling tinuran ng host-comedian, siya raw, ang pangalan ng boyfriend niya ay Dingdong Dantes.

E,ikaw,sino?

Pero sa halip na gayahin ang sagot ni Sweet, ang sinabi ni Marian ay, "Ako, ang pangalan ng boyfriend ko, Jose Sixto Dantes III."

Siyempre, umani ang hirit na iyon ni Marian ng katatawanan at kilig mula sa ilang fans na nanood. Ang pangalang binanggit niya kasi ay ang real name ni Dingdong.

The question is, dapat bang seryosohin ng mga nanood ang sinabi niya or part of the script lang talaga?

“Actually, wala akong dapat ipaliwanag kasi, nandito ako para paligayahin ang lahat," ang nakangiting sabi ni Marian. "Ang misyon lang naman namin ni Sweet ay mapaligaya namin ang manonood. Kaya naman ako nandito para masuportahan si Sweet at mapaligaya ang mga manoood."

Nilinaw din ni Marian na yung concept ay ipinaalam naman daw ni Sweet sa manager niyang si Popoy Caritativo at parang thank you na rin daw niya ito kay Sweet.

Aniya, "Alam kong mahalaga ang araw na ito para sa kanya. Kaya thank you kay Sweet dahil inimbita niya ko rito at thank you rin dahil kapag may intriga sa akin, unang-una ka rin na sumusuporta sa akin. Basta, makakaasa ka na nandito rin ako para sa’yo."

Samantala, ilang araw na rin may sakit si Dingdong, nadalaw na ba niya ito?

"Oo naman, siyempre, hindi puwedeng hindi. At saka, wala namang masamang rason kung dalawin ko siya bilang may sakit naman siya. I’m sure, kapag nagkasakit ako, dadalawin din naman niya ako," ang maikling paliwanag ni Marian.



Source: Rose Garcia (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Raymond pursues his own American Dream

When Funfare met last week with Raymond Bagatsing at the coffee shop of the Beverly Hilton (where the international journalists were billeted for the print/TV interviews with Terminator Salvation stars Christian Bale and Sam Worthington...more on them in this Sunday’s Conversations with Ricky Lo), he begged off from talking about his private life.

It was understandable. When he married L.A.-based journalist Cora Pastrana last year, the thirtyish Raymond was roundly criticized (nay, ridiculed!) for marrying a woman twice his age even if, he insists, he did it for love and not for the papel (you know...).

Instead, we talked about his pursuit of his own American Dream.

He has been in L.A. for more than two years, spending his first several months doing some “soul-searching.”

“I rested from being showbiz and lived a simple life,” said Raymond, still goodlooking with shoulder-length hair. “Why did I have to soul-search? Kasi nga, I’d been in showbiz for 20 years and I wanted a change of pace, go back to basics, and enjoy life as an ordinary person. Now, I’m ready to return to showbiz. My manager and I have several plans.”

His manager, Everett Wood (who accompanied Raymond to the interview), said that they are preparing an album to be recorded in the US but released in the Philippines and finalizing a plan for Raymond to star in an indie film.

“I have gotten adjusted to the American way of life,” added Raymond. “It wasn’t hard for me because I spent several years in Australia with my mother. I was there when I was 10 years old until my college years. Life in Australia and life in America are almost the same — you know, no maids, at talagang kayod.”

It wasn’t a total turning-back on showbiz, though.

“I first came (to L.A.) in 2006 to play Jose Rizal in a one-man play. Every now and then, I would sing for Filipino communities. But I spent most of my time doing muni-muni.”

Asked what he missed most about the Philippines, Raymond said, “A lot. My friends, my fans, everybody and everything.”

Isn’t he coming home yet?

“Not in the near future. But I will, in due time.”

Come to think of it, will he and his wife have a baby...soon?

“No, not yet. She’s concentrating on her work and so am I on mine.”


Source: Ricardo F. Lo (Yahoo Philippines, News)

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Manny Pacquiao’s last fight is slated in October

Nilinaw ng boxing champ na si Manny Pacquiao ang binitiwan niyang statement na magre-retire na siya sa boxing kapag naging pulitiko na siya.

"Actually, sabi nga ng mama ko, magretiro [na ako sa boxing]... Dapat hindi na ako lalaban ulit. Sabi ko, puwede pa siguro ako lumaban isang beses," lahad ni Manny, na binigyan ulit ng victory party dito sa Pilipinas ng isa sa mga advisers niya, si former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson.

Definite na ba ang plano niyang tumakbo sa 2010?

WILLING TO SERVE. Nang tanungin siya kung sino o ano ang nag-udyok sa kanya para tumakbo, agad na sinabi ng Manny na sarili niyang desisyon ito.

"Alam mo kasi, ako, ayoko sanang guluhin ang buhay ko. Mamasyal-masyal lang kami ng pamilya ko kahit saang lugar. Di ba puwede namang mamasyal? Kaya lang, yung puso ko kasi, gusto ko silang tulungan, mga kababayan ko.

"At sa laki ng ibinigay sa akin na biyaya ng mahal na Panginoon at achievements na nakuha ko, gusto ko, I mean, gusto ko namang suklian yun sa pamamagitan ng laging magpapasalamat sa Panginoon at pagserbisyo sa kapwa ko.

"Siguro matutuwa na ang Panginoon na baka makatulong ako, makapagserbisyo ako sa mga tao. At naisip ko na, siguro, mas malaking bagay kapag na-involve ako sa politics."

Kapag pumasok siya sa pulitika, tiyak daw na magugulo pang lalo ang buhay niya. Gaano siya kahanda dito?

"I mean, magulo naman kung guluhin mo at kung gagawa ka ng masama. Pero sa akin, naniniwala ako na may Panginoon na nasa likod ko lagi na magga-guide sa akin para makatulong ako sa mga kababayan ko. At siguro, hindi naman desisyon ko lang, kundi lagi kong ‘dinadasal kung ano ang desisyon ko."

Meron naman daw siyang political advisers, at kabilang na diyan sina ex-Manila Mayor and current Department of National Resources Secretary Lito Atienza at si ex-Governor Singson.

PRESIDENT PACQUIAO? Sa pagkakapanalo ni Pacquiao sa laban niya kay Ricky Hatton at sa plano niyang tumakbo sa 2010, may isinulat sa Time magazine si Lennox Lewis na posible raw na maging presidente si Manny ng Pilipinas.

“Nabasa ko yung sinulat, pero hindi kami nagka-usap. Siguro nasabi niya yun kasi lagi siyang nanonood ng boxing. Yung sa pagiging President, ah, ayaw kong isipin yun."

Ano ang immediate plans niya after his next fight? "Katulad ng sinabi ko, siguro yung makatulong ako sa mga tao, yun lang."

Hindi pa man din siya nananalo ay may mga tumatawag na sa kanya ng congressman. Masarap ba ang pakiramdam?

"Hindi yun, e. Mas masarap tawagin ka na mabuting tao at matulungin," ang mabilis niyang sagot.

Puwede naman daw tumulong kahit wala sa pulitika, gaya ng sinasabi ng TV host na si Willie Revillame. Agree ba siya dito?

"Kaya naman," sagot ni Manny. "Kaya naman, kaya lang mauubos naman ako. Mauubos ang pinagkitaan ko sa boxing. E, para sa pamilya ko yun. Samantalang may pera naman ang mga kababayan natin na mahirap na dapat mapunta sa kanila, e, hindi lang nakakarating.

"Dapat may isang tao na taos-puso na may sinseridad talaga na itulong talaga sa dapat itulong doon sa mga tao. Hindi puwedeng dapat doon sa tao napunta...doon sa isang lider. Ganun kadalasan ang nangyayari."

FACING CHALLENGES. Ano naman ang masasabi niya sa mga hindi pabor sa pagpasok niya sa pulitika?

"Alam mo, naririnig ko yun pero naiintindihan ko sila. Hindi nila naiintindihan ang nararamdaman ko. Siguro kung naranasan nila kung saan ako nanggaling, yung hirap na pinanggalingan ko, mapi-feel din nila ang nararamdaman ko."

Wala pa man siya sa loob ng pulitika ay may tumitira na sa kanya. Tiyak na mas titindi ito kapag sumabak na siya. Kaya ba niyang patumbahin ang mga intriga at paninira?

"Alam mo, kasama yan, e. Hindi puwedeng pupunta ka sa isang daan na maganda, gusto mong abutin ang gusto mong abutin, di puwede yung maabot mo yun na walang mga pagsubok na darating sa buhay mo.

"Ganun din yung sinabi nila na huwag akong lumaban kay De la Hoya [Oscar]. De la Hoya, tingnan mo, malaki. Si Hatton malaki rin, ganyan-ganyan.

"Alam mo, walang imposible kapag naniwala ka sa Panginoon. At huwag mong, huwag kang paapekto sa mga distraction. Kasi yung mga distraction na ‘yan, kung magpa-apekto diyan ay hindi ka makakarating doon sa hinahangad mong tagumpay, di ba? Kasi diyan pa lang sa mga pagsubok na ‘yan, hindi ka na pumasa, e."

GREATER THAN "THE GREATEST"? Ano naman ang masasabi niya sa sinasabing siya ang greatest living boxer ngayon?

"Masaya ako at masaya tayong mga Pilipino [dahil] dito sa bansa natin galing... ‘Saan galing?’ ‘Pilipino.’ ‘Ahh, Pilipino."

Tinalbugan na nga raw niya si Muhammad Ali, a three-time heavyweight world champion. Ano reaction niya?

"Uhm, ayokong i-compare yung achievement ko sa boxing sa ibang mga boxers. Kasi wala, hindi naman ito pulitika para i-compare, kumbaga, boxing ito. This is sports. We were just doing our job sa ring na mapasaya ang mga tao, ma-entertain silang lahat."

Sinabi ni Atienza na kung siya raw ang masusunod, ayaw daw muna niyang pasukin ni Pacquiao ang pulitika.

"Ah, sa ngayon hindi muna puwedeng pag-usapan ang pulitika kasi nasa boxing pa ako. E, ngayon nanalo pa tayo ‘tapos, I mean, gusto ako na ni Mama magretiro, pero sabi ko, isang fight pa, mag-retire ako."

LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE. Bandang October daw ang susunod at malamang huling laban ni Pacquiao. Right after that, magpa-file na siya ng candidacy niya sa COMELEC (Commission on Elections). But how true na natalo siya ng mahigit P100 million nung huling tumakbo siya sa General Santos nung eleksyon ng 2007?

"Like what I’ve said, I learned a lot from that experience."

Baka raw maubos ang kinita niya sa boxing sa pagtakbo niya ulit next year?

"E, nandiyan naman ang asawa ko. Pagkatapos ng fight ko, nandun agad. Intrega agad. Alam mo, siyempre, ganun sa amin. Sa mga Bisaya, di ba? Yung kita ng lalaki, binibigay agad sa misis nila."

SHOWBIZ COMMITMENTS. Samantala, tuluy-tuloy pa rin daw ang mga shows niya sa GMA-7. "Nagsu-shooting pa rin ako ng Totoy Bato. Galing din ako sa taping ng Pinoy Records. May eksena pa ako na gagawin sa Totoy Bato. Yung next na laban ko, sa GMA-7 pa rin."

What about movies? May gagawin ba siyang pelikula? With whom? "Ako kahit na meron o wala, okey lang sa akin. Hindi ko iniisip leading lady. Iniisip ko kung magampanan ko nang maganda ang role ko at mabigyan ng kasiyahan ang mga tao."

Kumusta na sila ng natsismis sa kanya na si Ara Mina na nagbalik GMA-7 na rin? "Ano ba yan?" natatawang sagot ni Manny. "No comment."

Masyado na raw matagal ang intrigang iyon para pag-usapan."Bago naman!" ang huling nasambit ni Manny.


Source: Trisha Alvarez (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Danny Gokey describes Idol run as 'tragedy to triumph'

MILWAUKEE – Thousands of screaming fans, being asked to sing the national anthem at a major league baseball game and a parade: It was all too much for "American Idol" finalist Danny Gokey, who returned to his hometown of Milwaukee last week.

During the parade, the 29-year-old truck driver cried.

"It's unbelievable," Gokey told former "Idol" contestant Jamar Rogers

.The 29-year-old Gokey, who was voted off Wednesday, said he was grateful to the show and that his "life has turned around: I can't say that enough." With the vote, "Idol" now pits dark horse Kris Allen against early favorite Adam Lambert.

Gokey has come far in his transformation from an unknown widower to the third-place finisher on the popular Fox singing show.

"From tragedy to triumph," he said.

Less than a year ago, Gokey's wife of 12 years, Sophia, died after surgery for a congenital heart defect. He was so shocked, he couldn't cry at her funeral.

Sophia had been an "American Idol" fan, and they had agreed he would try out. Gokey, then 28, reached the upper age limit for the audition, but a month after her death, he auditioned in Kansas City.

Gokey, a volunteer church music director who knows mostly gospel music, had to learn new songs every week. He also tailored his image, turning his collection of more than 50 pairs of funky glasses and the heart symbol he makes with his hands into his signatures.

He has said he decided long ago to put away bitter feelings and enjoy life, which recently included being tutored by actor and singer Jamie Foxx, complimented by Simon Cowell as "one of the best" and adored by Paula Abdul, who cried when he was voted off the show.

"My whole testimony is overcoming," Gokey said. "Overcoming the impossible in my life, and now I want to take that message and tell people, 'If I can do it, you can do it.'

"Gokey plans to take that message on the road this summer when he tours with the show's top 10 finalists and in charity work for Sophia's Heart Foundation, which he started after his wife died. He said he also wants to make a rhythm and blues CD, although he hasn't yet signed a record deal.

Gokey's 34-year-old brother Charles said his family was devastated by the vote, but that Gokey was now free from "Idol" contracts to do what he wants, including volunteer work.

"I'm a little sad, but at the same time it's a new beginning," said Charles Gokey. "It's a happy beginning for what he can accomplish, with all the exposure he's had."

"I was a nobody, and this show turned me into somebody and I'll always be thankful for the roots that I came out of because I do believe that still the best has yet to come for me," Danny Gokey said on a recent conference call with reporters. "This is not the end of the road." – AP

Source: GMANEWS.TV

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Body Talk with Manny Pacquiao

Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao of Sarangani!

That was how Pacman, the Pambansang Kamao no less, was introduced in Las Vegas last May 2 during his title bout with Ricky Hatton whom he knocked out not once, not twice, but thrice in the first two rounds, making him the greatest boxer of (perhaps) all time after also scoring wins in several other divisions.

And that’s how Pacman prefers to be identified now that he is determined to venture into another ring — the political ring. In 2007, he ran for Congressman in his native GenSan and lost to Darlene Custodio, Ang Dating Kampeon. In 2010, Pacman is deadset on running again for the same position, this time in Sarangani, never mind if well-meaning fans and admirers are advising him against it because they’d rather see him where he should be — in boxing, whether in action or, eventually, as trainer of would-be champs — and not somewhere else.

Pacman has been hinting that after one more fight, he will hang his gloves. “He should enjoy his millions,” according to unsolicited advice from well-meaning fans and admirers, “and stay away from the dirty world of politics.”

Last Thursday, Funfare sat down with Pacman for a “body talk” during a victory party hosted by former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson at his home in Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City. Throughout the brief interview, Pacman kept rubbing his eyes. He was sleepy and couldn’t hide it. As the party progressed, Pacman was soon in his element especially when he was asked to sing. Winner!

The next night, he was in GenSan enjoying the 60th birthday bash of his mom, Aling Dionisia, together with more than 400 invited guests.

What’s your regular workout?

“I don’t do boxing; I play basketball.”

Of course, iba ang workout mo when you are preparing for a fight.

“Iba. Ibang-iba. I jog in the morning as warm-up.”

Nagbo-ballroom-dancing ka ba like Aling Dionisia?

“No, I don’t.”

There are offers (daw) for Aling Dionisia to do a TV show or a movie. Will you let her?

“Kung saan siya masaya, doon ako.”

She will soon shoot (daw) a TV commercial for a laundry soap. Okay lang ba sa’yo?

“Okay lang.”

What’s your diet before a fight?

“Filipino food. Dapat hindi pabago-bago ang kinakain mo.”

What part of your body is your favorite?

(Smiles) “What do you think?”

Of course, your left hand. It’s lethal, pamatay.

“Dati, I often used my left hand. But I have started also using my right hand. During my last fight, I used my right hand for the first time at okay naman.”

So, Hatton was the first victim of your right hook.

“Yes, si Hatton.”

How do you take care of your hands?

“Nothing special. I exercise my hands by just opening and closing them.”

You’re cracking your knuckles. Hindi ba masama ‘yon?

“I don’t think so.”

What part of your body is vulnerable?

“My muscles.

”How much sleep do you get per night?

“When I’m training, I get from seven to eight hours.”

What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“I eat and rest a little. And then, tulog na.”

And the first thing that you do when you wake up?

“Brush my teeth.”

What’s your favorite sleep wear?

“Jogging pants.”

Do you sleep with the air-con turned on full blast?

“Yes, malamig. Mga 70 degrees (Fahrenheit).”

What are the upside and downside of being a superstar? Time has chosen you as one of The 100 Most Influential People in the World.

“Siempre, kapag sikat ka maraming taong humahanga sa’yo. I like that. But now, I can’t go around the mall anymore without attracting attention, so I don’t go to the mall anymore.”

But you have bodyguards. How many do you have ba?

“Secret!”

How do you unwind? Do you get a massage; do you go to the spa?

“Hindi ako nagpapamasahe; di rin ako pumupunta sa spa. I’d rather spend my free time with my family.” (The Pacquiaos have just bought a $2.1-M house in L.A., occupying one thousand square meters, with four bedrooms upstairs and a den downstairs. According to a Funfare DPA, the house is exclusive for the family and the rented condo unit in Beverly Hills is open to Team Pacquiao when Manny is training for a fight.)

How do you cope with stress?

“I listen to music.”

Are athletes supposed to abstain from sex before a game/fight?

“Oo. Dapat lang.”

Mga how many weeks before a game/fight?

“At least 20 days before a fight.”

Si Jinkee ba kaya kang i-knock-out?

(Doesn’t answer; only smiles)

In the GMA action-adventure Totoy Bato, you play almost a real-life role. Which is harder, acting or boxing?

(Smiles) “Ano sa tingin mo?”

You are good at both, even in singing.

“Mas mahirap ang boxing. Totohanan ‘yon, eh.”

What are your bathroom habits?

“I just take a shower.”

Don’t you sing in the bathroom? Don’t you rehearse in the bathroom since you are also a singer?

“No, I don’t. Basta ligo lang talaga.”

You always pray in your corner of the ring during a fight. Do you have a special prayer?

“Wala naman. I just pray for my safety, na huwag ako mapahamak, na sana iligtas Niya ako.”

Do you have a favorite saint?

“Wala naman. When I pray, diretso kay Lord.”

What’s one thing that you can’t do without?

“Bukod sa wallet ko, palagi akong may dalang rosary.”

Source: Ricardo F. Lo ( Yahoo Philippines, News)

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Vic Sotto hosts his first game show via Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Aminado si Vic Sotto na avid viewer siya noon ng game show na Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, na ang unang Philippine version ay hinost ni Christopher de Leon. Kaya naman nang makuha ng TV5 ang rights para sa muling pag-ere ng naturang game show sa Pilipinas at ialok kay Vic ang pagho-host nito ngayon, hindi na nagdalawang-isip ang sikat na TV host-comedian na tanggapin ito.

"Nung in-offer sa akin ito, umoo agad ako, e. Wala nang tanong-tanong sa talent fee. Kasi ano ako, e, fan ako ng show. Avid viewer ako. You know what’s fun with it? Ang maganda sa Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, kahit nanonood ka lang, you get to participate, e. Kasi sumasagot ka, at saka may multiple choice, e. Yun ang maganda roon, nakakapili ka roon, pwede kang tsumamba.

"And you as a viewer, you get to cheer the contestant. Hindi yung parang naglalaro lang sila doon at parang hindi ako kasali. And this time, meron pa kaming i-introduce na texting game also for the home viewers, in the episodes to come," pahayag ni Vic nang ma-interview siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) iba pang entertainment press sa presscon ng Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? na ginanap kahapon, May 14, sa Katre Restaurant sa Dr. Lazcano St., Quezon City.

Base ang Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? sa original British format, kung saan maglalaban-laban ang mga contestants from all over the country para makaabot sa "hot seat," at doon magsisimula ang pag-akyat sa million-peso jackpot by answering 15 multiple choice questions correctly.

Kung noon ay isang milyong piso ang premyong ipinamimigay sa show, this time hanggang dalawang milyong piso ang handang ipamigay ng TV5 every episode. Katulad ng dati, nariyan pa rin ang tatlong "Lifelines" ng contestant, kung saan merong Ask The Audience, 50/50, at Phone a Friend options. Mapapanood ang Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? tuwing Sabado, 6 p.m., simula sa May 23 sa TV5.

Bukod sa paninibago sa hosting dahil first game show nga niya ito, ayon kay Vic ay naninibago rin siya sa pananamit dahil madalas na naka-amerikana siya or formal wear sa Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.
"Pogi ako dito!" tawa niya. "Amerikana pa lang ulam na. May stylist ako rito. Yung buhok ko, naka-wax. Nanibago rin ako. Siyempre sanay tayo sa casual. Just doing my thing in Eat Bulaga!.

"First game show ko ito, aside from the games na meron kami sa Bulaga, Plus the fact na I believe Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? started it all, e, dun sa new breed of game shows. Ito yung original na nagpamigay ng one million, e. Everybody followed. But of course, they always say na the original is always the best. It’s still the best game show ever."

Aware ba siya na handpicked siya ng TV5 executives para maging host ng Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

"Yes, I am," sagot niya. "I feel glad and I feel excited. I feel honored and flattered that na-offer sa akin ito. Not in my wildest dream na I would end up as a host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

BATTLE OF GAME SHOW HOSTS.Nagkausap ba sila ni Christopher de Leon, na unang nag-host ng Philippine version ng show?

"Hindi naman, kasi ito namang Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, merong siyang bible that we have to follow technically. They have the camera shots. Naka-drawing na talaga yun, susundan mo na lang. Kung meron mang renovations si Direk Bert de Leon, kailangan i-approve pa rin ng mga British representatives, e. As much as possible, we have to follow the original format. The way the host will handle the game as a whole. Yung relationship sa contestants.

"Mabalik tayo kay Boyet [Christopher]... Sabi ko nga, I was an avid viewer of the show. I was watching him before. And in fairness kay Boyet, he did a good job. Yun nga lang, magkaiba kami ng style. Mapapanood naman n’yo yung sinasabi kong pagkakaiba namin."
Handa na rin ba siyang makipagtagisan ng galing sa iba pang game show hosts at mabigyan ng award as Best Game Show Host?

"Meron bang ganun?" nakangiting sabi ni Vic. "Hindi ko nga alam na meron palang ganun, e. But whatever it is, hindi ko naman iniisip yung awards-awards. Basta ang iniisip ko, ang importante, we would be able to come up at par dun sa nakalagay sa bible. And I’m just proud an happy to tell you na we got very good feedbacks from the British representatives after the pilot taping last night [May 13]. Masaya, masaya sila."

Natatawa pang ikinuwento ni Vic na dahil avid viewer nga siya ng Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, akala niya noong una ay madali lang i-host ito. Pero nang sumalang na siya sa rehearsals at first taping day, nalaman niya na mahirap palang gawin ang show.

"Noong unang in-offer sa akin ito, sabi ko nga kina Malou [Choa Fagar, Eat Bulaga! executive], sabi ko, ‘Okay ‘yan, gusto ko ‘yan, kayang-kaya ko ‘yan. Nadinig ni Pareng Joey [de Leon], sabi niya, ‘Oo nga, pare, paupo-upo ka lang dun, patanung-tanong ka lang.’Pero noong binabasa ko na yung mga dapat basahin, noong kausap ko na si Mr. Livingstone [British representative], ‘Teka, parang hindi pala madali. Mahirap pala.

"So, after quite a number of sit downs and meetings, parang pre-production stuff, when I finally came to the studio to do rehearsals, with mock contestants, mock audience, dun ko naramdaman yung pressure. Naghalu-halo yung excitement, yung tension, na hindi pala ganun kasimple. It was quite complicated. Pero after last night [May 13], para kaming nabunutan ng tinik after getting positive feedback from the British representatives."

Hindi ba umapela ang GMA-7 sa pagkakaroon mo ng game show sa TV5?

"Hindi naman. I don’t have any contract with them naman," sagot niya

In-offer-an din ba siya ng GMA-7 ng game show?

"No comment," pag-iwas ni Vic.

GAME SHOW HOST OR CONTESTANT? Given a chance, gusto rin ba niyang maging contestant?

"Contestant? I’ll be a good contestant, I think. Sayang, hindi lang ako naimbitahan noong una. Pero I think I’ll be a nice contestant to deal with."

Kung magiging contestant siya, sino ang hihingan niya ng tulong sa Phone a Friend?

"Syempre si Pia [Guanio, Vic’s girlfriend], maraming alam yun, e. She’s a wide reader. Well-informed. Mas maraming alam sa akin yun," sabi ni Vic.

Pero ngayong na-experience na niya ang pagiging host ng show, ano kaya ang mas gugustuhin niya—ang maging host o maging contestant?

"Mas gusto kong maging host."

Dahil ba mas malaki ang talent fee?

"Hindi naman. Sabi ko nga sa iyo noong sumagot ako ng oo, hindi agad napag-usapan yung talent fee. It just came later na lang."

PIA GUANIO. Kung bibigyan siya ng chance na mamili, sino ang gusto niyang maging celebrity contestant?
"Siguro si Pia," sagot niya.

Kung maging contestant nga si Pia, sino sa kanilang dalawa ang mas nenerbiyusin, sa tingin niya?

"Malamang ako. Baka sa unang tanong hindi makasagot, e!" biro ni Vic.

Sabat ng isang reporter, e, di i-coach niya si Pia.

"Hindi ka pwedeng magturo, e. Pero pag celebrity mas mabait ka dapat. Nandun din sa bible yun, e."
Ano ang reaksiyon ni Pia nang tanggapin niya ang hosting job na ito?

"She was very happy and excited for me. At she’s giving me all the support, moral support. Kasi napansin niya medyo natutulala ako bago kami nag-actual taping. Coming home from rehearsals, hindi ako matulog, e. Matulog man ako, nagigising ako ng maaga, parang gusto ko nang mag-taping. Teka, bukas na lang kaya. Ewan ko, but this time, I was really... na-tense ako talaga. I was nervous, parang tuyung-tuyo yung lalamunan ko when I was doing the opening spiels."

Nadagdagan na naman ang pagkakaabalahan niya, may time pa ba siya para kay Pia?

"Hindi naman ako nagte-taping o nagsu-shooting ng 24 hours a day. Mga 12 hours lang, so may 12 hours pa kami."

Ano ang usual bonding moments nila ni Pia, kapag magkasama sila?

"Dinner lang or watch movies. Sa bahay, watch TV, TV series

OYO SOTTO. Ano ang sabi ng anak niyang si Oyo? Winelcome ba siya nito sa TV5, especially may regular show itong Midnight DJ sa network?

"Aba , yun ang isa sa mga emissary nila, e. E, hindi alam ni Oyo na sumagot na ako before he even talked to me. I remember na nag-uusap kami ni Malou ngayon, the following day, nakita ko si Oyo. Sabi niya, ‘Dad, meron daw gustong kumuha sa iyo? ‘Sabi ko, ano , yan Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ ‘Oo yun, ‘sabi niya. Sabi ko, ‘Sumagot na ako.’ ‘Yun, okay yun. Magkasama tayo dun. Bagay na bagay sa iyo yun,” ‘ natatawang salaysay pa ni Vic.

Ano ang comment niya sa lumabas na balitang ready na raw magpakasal si Oyo kay Kristine Hermosa?
"Aba , ewan ko, siya ang tanungin n’yo! Nasa sa kanya yun. Kahit sino, okay sa akin. Buhay niya yun, e."

E, siya naman, ready na ba siyang pakasalan si Pia?

"Yun ang hindi pa. Darating yun, darating yun."

Ano ang feeling na naging close sina Oyo at Kristine through his movie Enteng Kabisote?

"Okay lang. I have nothing against it. Wala namang problema yun. Pareho naman silang available. Asawa ko nga dati yun, e. Incest!" biro ni Vic. Sa Enteng Kabisote kasi ay mag-asawa ang role nina Vic at Kristine.

NOT A SPOILER GRANDFATHER.Last Mother’s Day, binati rin ba niya ang anak niyang si Danica na may baby na rin?

"Oo syempre, lahat ng mothers binabati. Excited naman siya first time niya yun nag-Mother’s Day, e."

Nakikipag-bonding din ba siya sa anak ni Danica?

"Oo, bumibisita sila sa bahay kapag weekends. Swimming sila doon."

Ini-spoil niya ba ang kanyang apo?

"Hindi, hindi ako spoiler, e. Kahit sa mga anak ko, hindi ako spoiler. Kapag may hiningi, ibigay. Pero hindi ako spoiler. Ang mabuti naman sa mga anak ko, hindi palahingi. Pag kinakailangan lang, that’s the only time na lalapit sila. Mababait ang mga anak ko."

Ano ang tawag sa kanya ng kanyang apo?

"Tawag sa akin, tatay. Kasi ang tawag namin sa lolo namin noong araw, tatay."

NEW MOVIE. Bukod sa bagong hosting job, magiging abala na rin si Vic sa paggawa ng bago niyang movie. Magpi-first shooting day na nga sa May 18 si Vic ng LOL (Love On Line), under his own M-Zet Productions, kung saan magiging leading lady niya ang sikat na video jock at commercial model na si Paula Taylor.

"Noong binanggit nila sa akin si Paula, I agreed. Parang bago naman ito, new flavor," banggit ni Vic.

Magiging sidekick naman niya rito si Wally Bayola.

"Originally, it was Richie [D' Horsie], pero he’s sick right now. Medyo nai-stroke ng konti, e. Nung lumabas kasi [mula sa kulungan], namantikan yung bituka, nanibago, ayun, nai-stroke yung kabayo! Pero he’s okay now. Kaya si Wally ang kapalit niya."

How about si Jose Manalo, na lagi niyang sidekick before?

"Guest lang muna siya ni Wally!" patawa pa ni Vic. "Pero si Jose naman hopefully sa filmfest."

August daw ang target playdate ng LOL.


Source: Glen P. Sibonga (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Ruffa Gutierrez files custody case in QC court

MANILA, Philippines - Actress and former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez-Bektas has asked the Quezon City Regional Trial Court to award to her the custody of her two minor daughters.

Gutierrez-Bektas, whose real name is Sharmaine Gutierrez, filed a petition for custody in which the defendant is her estranged husband, Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas.

The case docketed as Civil Case No. Q-09-64795 is now assigned at the sala of QCRTC Branch 107 Presiding Judge Jose Bautista, Jr.

The contents of the petition, however, were not revealed since the case falls under the jurisdiction of a family court.

But it was learned from the sala of Judge Bautista that summon has already been sent to Bektas in his address in Istanbul, Turkey informing him of the petition filed against him.

It was also learned that the court would still determine if the case is under its jurisdiction or whether it is not dismissible before it would schedule a hearing.

The estranged couple got married in The Fort, Taguig on March 25, 2003. They had two daughters ages Lorin, 5 and Venice 4.

But on May 8, 2007, the couple announced their mutual decision to end their four-year marriage. Ruffa returned to the country with her two daughters on tow.

Several reports disclosed that the actress is already ready to file an annulment of their marriage but up to this time, no petition for annulment has yet been filed.

Source: GMANews.TV

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Sharon Cuneta says guest role of Gabby Concepcion in BFF is not a prelude to their reunion movie

Matagal na ang huling comedy film na nagawa ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta kaya naman masayang-masaya siya dahil tinangkilik ng mga tao ang muli niyang pagsabak sa comedy sa pelikulang BFF (Best Friends Forever) with Ai-Ai delas Alas, under Star Cinema.

Napuno nga ng tawanan at halakhakan ang buong Cinema 10 ng SM Megamall during BFF’s very successful
premiere night last Tuesday, May 12. Pinalakpakan din ang dramatic moments nina Sharon at Ai-Ai sa movie.

Very happy nga si Sharon sa positive reaction ng mga tao, lalo na nga’t present din sa premiere night ang asawa niyang si Sen. Kiko Pangilinan; at ang anak niyang si KC Concepcion with Piolo Pascual as her date. Malakas din sa takilya ang first day of showing ng BFF kahapon, May 13, dahil reportedly ito ay kumita agad ng P16 million.

“I’m happy dahil nagbunga na yung pinaghirapan namin. Working in this film is really great. Also, I was thrown in the company of already great comedians. So, nagtatanong talaga ako,’Tama ba itong ginagawa ko?’ Ayokong maging OA [overacting]. So, enjoy na enjoy, parang naglalaro lang kami," bulalas ni Sharon nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at ng ilang TV crew sa cast party ng BFF, na ginanap sa C3 Events Place sa Greenhills San Juan after ng premiere night.

Ano ang feeling niya sa sobrang tilian ng mga tao sa loob ng sinehan?

"Natutuwa ako," sagot ni Sharon. "Sabi ko nga kina Ai, ‘Naku, pasensya na mga Sharonian ‘yan, e.’ ‘ Mega, ano ka ba? Hindi naman,’ sabi niya."

FUN WITH BFF CAST. Ano ang masasabi niya sa magandang chemistry nila ni Ai-Ai on

"Natutuwa ako sa friendship namin ni Ai sa tunay na buhay, kitang-kita sa screen. Pinag-uusapan nga namin na, ‘Yes, meron tayong chemistry on screen, pero iba rin yung sa totoong buhay close tayo, yung meron talagang love, mas enjoy.’ Lalo yung sa bandang huli dahil talagang nag-bonding na kami. Natural lang talaga sa amin yung tawa. At saka maganda kay Ai, generous siya sa pagtulong sa akin sa comedy. E, lalo na hindi naman ako nakilala as komedyante. Parang hindi sila yung mang-aagaw ng eksena. Sila yung professional talaga, yung magaling. Kasi reyna na siya, e. She’s very generous, na-appreciate ko yun."

Sa BFF naging mag-best friend ang characters na ginampanan nina Sharon at Ai-Ai, not knowing na isang lalaki (John Estrada) lang pala ang iniibig nila, at dun na nagsimula ang conflict. Pero in the end ay nagkaayos din ang mag-BFF. Kung sa kanya kaya mangyari yun sa totoong buhay, mapapatawad niya ba ang kabit ng kanyang asawa?

"Siguro depende siguro sa relationship mo with the person. Kasi dito, naging close yung characters namin ni Ai. So, nung malaman na namin... Di ba, yung iyak ko, nung mabuko... Dahil pareho mong mahal, ganun. Depende sa sitwasyon. Pero sa totoong buhay, kung nabuko ko yung asawa ko, baka yung girl, wala ng ulo ngayon! Nakulong na ako!" natatawang biro ni Sharon.

Pangalawang pelikula na niya ito with John Estrada. Una nga ay sa hit drama movie na Caregiver. Kumusta naman ang pagsasama nila rito sa BFF?

"It’s such a joy to work with John. Actually, he is on the list of my Top 3 leading men. Alam mo, close kami ni John kaya nabibiro namin ang isa’t isa. Pag kasama ko siya, pinaka-comfortable ako, yung nandun yung respeto niya sa akin, pag-aalaga, paglalambing niya.

"Minsan pinagtatawanan ko yung sarili ko, sobrang laki ko, ‘no? Hindi siya plastic. May encouragement, yung ganun. Ina-appreciate ko yung respeto niya sa akin. At saka magaling na artista. Masarap kabatuhan," saad ng Megastar.

GABBY’S GUEST APPEARANCE.Ikinagulat at ikinahiyaw ng mga taong nanood sa premire night ang special guest appearance ni Gabby Concepcion sa last part ng movie, kung saan na-meet niya sina Sharon at Ai-Ai. Ayon kay Sharon, sinabi naman daw niya sa asawa niya na si Sen. Kiko Pangilinan ang tungkol sa eksenang ito.

"Siyempre, unang kinonsider ko yung asawa ko. Siyempre, dapat alam niya. Okay naman kay Kiko, e," banggit ni Sharon.

Ano ang reaksiyon niya sa malakas tilian at talagang kinilig ang mga fans sa guest appearance na ito Gabby sa movie?

"Ine-expect na talaga namin yun," sabi ni Sharon. "Kasi nga nung birthday ko last January, yung VTR greeting niya, talagang tinilian na ng mga tao, di ba? Hanggang ngayon nga, hindi ko alam yung sinabi niya, e. Kasi kahit panoorin mo yung... Kahit humingi ka pa ng tape at panoorin mo yung buong message, hindi mo talaga maririnig dahil naghiyawan talaga sa Araneta. So, we had a pretty clear idea of what’s going to happen. It’s a nice surprise for our fans. Nagpapasalamat din kami na pumayag si Gabby."

Can she say na unti-unti ay nagiging maayos na ang lahat between her and Gabby?

"Maayos na talaga," sagot niya. "Siyempre, walang pinakamasarap sa buhay ng isang tao kundi yung wala kang kaaway, wala kang kinasasamaan ng loob, yung ganun. Pero hindi na lang siguro nagma-matter yung iba as much as yung kaligayahan ni KC, yun ang what matters to me. Yung peace ang talagang mahalaga sa buhay ng tao.

"And I think kahit naman ang mga fans namin, their happy na we’re both maayos na sa kanya-kanya naming buhay. Siyempre, nami-miss nila yung team-up. Lahat naman tayo nami-miss yun. Beloved loveteam ‘yan, e, so yun lang naman. I think, klaro naman lahat yun. I’m just happy, everyone’s okay, everything’s okay, you know, and KC is happy and peaceful. That’s more than enough for me."

Ano naman ang reaksiyon ni KC?

"Naku, tuwang-tuwa!" bulalas niya. "Nandun nga siya nung kinunan yung eksena, e. Kasi nga, dinadalaw niya ako."

Is there a possibility of a mother-daughter movie?

"I’d love to to that. Especially she has already established herself. It would be great to work with my daughter, kahit nga um-extra na lang ako basta isama niya lang ako sa movie."

How about a Sharon-Gabby movie?

"I don’t want to think about it muna," sagot ng aktres. "Parang I don’t want to give the wrong impression na parang he guested in BFF, tapos masusundan na ng movie. That’s more than enough muna. He deserves naman a comeback na siya lang talaga, comeback niya. Kasi he’s still one of the best actors we had here."

How about silang tatlong nina KC at Gabby sa isang movie?

"Dyino-joke nga namin yun, e. Pero right now, mas excited ako sa Lovers in Paris nina KC at Piolo."

KC & PIOLO. Speaking of Lovers in Paris, aminado si Sharon na gusto na niyang mapanood ang Pinoy version nito na pinagbibidahan nga ng kanyang anak na si KC with Piolo as leading man.

"At this point, excited akong mapanood yung Lovers in Paris," aniya. "Kasi I know nahirapan sila sa Paris, pero nag-enjoy din. At saka I’m a fan of the original, yung Korean. Tapos yung anak ko pala ang gaganap dun kay Vivian, di ba? Iba naman, tapos si Piolo ang kasama. Siyempre, for us, it’s also a big deal na si Piolo ang kasama niya rito. Kasi si Piolo, matagal nang establisado. At saka yung pagiging gentleman niya sa anak ko, yung pagiging maalaga niya, at saka yung respetong ipinakikita niya kay KC at sa amin, na-aapreciate ko yun."

Ano ang masasabi niya sa "special friendship" nina KC at Piolo ngayon?

"Anybody who treats my daughter with respect is welcome in our home. Si KC never gave me a headache and si Piolo is very respectable. At saka si KC, pag pumupunta sa ASAP, pumupunta sila sa amin. Pinagluluto ko pa sila. Kaya sanay na sanay na ako sa kanila."

SEN. KIKO PANGILINAN. Todo-suporta nga ang asawa ni Sharon na si Sen. Kiko sa premiere night ng BFF. Ano naman ang naging reaksyon nito sa movie?

"Ayun, tawanan kami nang tawanan! Sinasabi niya ang galing ni Ai, ang galing ni Chokoleit, yung ganun. Kasi akala mo lang seryoso ‘yan. Pero yung totoo, maniniwala ka na may asawa ako na 13 years na kaming kasal, na kapagka natatawa na ako at lahat tapos seryoso yung asawa ko, hindi ko makakaya yun. Alam mo, nakakatawa kami sa bahay," lahad ni Sharon.

Tuluy na tuloy na raw ang pagtakbo ni Sen. Kiko as vice president of the Philippines sa 2010 elections. Todo-suporta nga rin Sharon sa kanyang asawa.

"Oo, di ba, ina-announce ko na, ina-announce na niya na he’s running for vice president? Sabi ko nga, kung saan ang asawa ko, that’s where I’ll go. Kasi pinagbibigyan niya yung dreams ko, pinagbibigyan ko yung dreams niya. Kasi alam ko naman ang puso niya at saka yung idealism niya."

Ayon kay Sen. Kiko, kinonsulta raw niya ang Megastar sa pagtakbo niya as vice president.

"Pinag-isipan din namin. Siyempre, where my husband goes, that’s where I go," saad ni Sharon.

Magla-lie low ba siya sa showbiz para masuportahan si Sen. Kiko sa campaign?

"Yung campaign naman, next year pa. This year kasi, meron pa akong naka-schedule na dalawang pelikula. Kaya nag-lose din ako ng weight at naglu-lose pa. Gusto ko na kasing gawin yung A Love Story. Basta ako, huwag lang makikialam sa career ko. Basta ako, tuluy-tuloy sa pag-aartista ko. Kasi matino naman ang pangalan na na-build ko dito."

Excited na ba siya sa pagkapanalo ni Sen. Kiko?

"Excited ako na ma-implement niya yung mga gusto niya pagdating ng tamang panahon. Pero ako, I’ll support him, and he supports me. Pero dun siya magaling sa trabaho niya. Dito ako magaling sa trabaho ko. Basta, pabayaan mo akong mag-enjoy, pababayaan din kita diyan. Pero nagsu-support kami sa isa’t isa.”

Source: Glen P. Sibonga (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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LJ Moreno and Jimmy Alapag won’t live together anymore after their roconciliation

Inamin ni LJ Moreno na sila na ulit ng PBA player na si Jimmy Alapag.

Kung matatandaan ay naghiwalay si LJ at Jimmy noong isang taon pagkatapos ng tatlong taong nilang pagsasama. Sa pakikipagbalikan daw ni LJ sa dating boyfriend ay marami na raw ang mababago sa kanilang relasyon. Isa na rito ay hindi na sila pwedeng magsama sa iisang bubong hangga’t hindi sila ikinakasal.

Hindi naman nag-deny si LJ na nag-live in sila ni Jimmy ng ilang taon. Pero nauwi nga sa hiwalayan ang kanilang relasyon nang madiskubre ni LJ na may ibang babaeng pumasok sa eksena.

Kung sino raw ang babaeng ‘yon (isang starlet na nakakontrata sa isang TV network), hindi na lang daw babanggitin ni LJ ang pangalan nito dahil hindi raw worth pag-usapan ito. Ang importante raw ay nagsisi si Jimmy sa kanyang naging kasalanan at magsisimula ulit sila.

"Nag-usap kami ni Jimmy and we agreed na hindi na kami magsasama sa isang bahay," lahad ni LJ sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "We did live in one house before. But now, it’s all different. Para wala nang pressure since nagsisimula ulit kami.

"Sinabi ko nga na magsasama lang kami kapag kasal na kami, which is the proper thing to do naman, di ba? After we broke up a year ago, naging active ako sa pag-attend ng Bible studies. I realized then na marami akong ginawang pagkakamali sa mga naging relasyon ko.

“I was too open sa mga naging karelasyon ko noon," patuloy niya. "Hindi ako nakikinig sa mga advice ng parents ko na hindi maganda ang live-in na setup. I just wanted my own way since I’m of legal age to do what I want.

"But I realized nga na it’s not what you always want to do is right. May mga consequences. Ayoko namang isipin na kaya marami akong naging failed relationships is because I was too giving of myself sa sinuman ang karelasyon ko noon.

“Now that I know better and I’m trying to put the broken pieces of my life together. And I’;m happy that Jimmy came back into my life. After we broke up naman, months after ay nakakapag-usap na kami. We became friends na ulit and we never thought nga na after a year na nag-break kami, we would end up together again. Yun nga lang, may mga changes na and he’s up to it. We both want to make our relationship work for the second time."

NO MARRIAGE TALKS. Speaking of marriage, sinabi ni LJ na mukhang matagal pang mangyayari ‘yon dahil hindi pa raw nila ito ulit napag-uusapan ni Jimmy.

“Noong kami pa before, we used to talk about it," sabi ni LJ. "Now, he hasn’t brought up that topic yet. Honestly, he hasn’t proposed to me yet naman. As you can see, wala naman akong engagement ring.

"But it’s okay kasi we’re starting all over again. Both of us are still adjusting to one another again. Awkward nga naman kung bigla siyang magyayang magpakasal, e, kakabalikan lang namin. If it happens, it happens. If he’s serious with it, he better put a ring on it, di ba?" sabay tawa ni LJ.

Sa muling pagbabalik nga nila LJ at Jimmy ang una nilang ginawa ay ang baguhin ang hitsura ng bahay na dating pinagsaluhan nila. Binago raw nila ang ayos nito at pinalitan ang mga gamit.

"It’s going to be a fresh start for us," sambit ni LJ. "Though I won’t be living there, gusto ko rin naman na may input ako sa bahay ni Jimmy. We want to get rid of the old stuff. May nakahalo na kasing negativity, e.

"Jimmy said nga na he would feel more comfortable sa bahay niya kung bago lahat. I agreed on that naman. Alam ko na magastos, pero if it will make both of us feel good about it, then we wouldn’t mind the expenses. We want to have good vibes sa house niya."

NEW SHOWS. Dahil sa magandang outlook in life ngayon ni LJ, sunud-sunod din ang projects na ginagawa niya after niyang maging contestant sa Pinoy Fear Factor. Mapapasama siya sa drama series ng ABS-CBN 2 na Nasaan Ka Maruja?. May sarili rin siyang show na hinu-host sa Viva Cinema, ang Celebrity Real Life Stories, kung saan magpi-feature ng iba’t ibang big celebrities at kung paano sila nagsimula sa showbiz.

"It’s just like E! True Hollywood Stories. It’s my first time to host a show like this at noong una, kinabahan ako. Pero I enjoyed it at hindi ko akalain na makakagawa ako ng ganitong klaseng show. I want to thank Viva Artist Agency for trusting me with this kind of show," pagtatapos ni LJ.

Ang Celebrity Real Life Stories ay isa lang sa mapapanood na shows sa Viva Cinema, isang 24-hour Tagalog movie channel on Cignal TV. Magiging available ito sa various cable networks nationwide.



Source: Ruel Mendoza (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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Willie Revillame to build 400-million-peso theater mall

This was the initial reaction of TV host Willie Revillame after the groundbreaking ceremony for his newest venture, a studio-mall complex, which will soon rise at the Eugenio Lopez Drive, across the audience entrance of giant network ABS-CBN.

The Wowowee host hopes that this studio-mall complex, which will be named Wil Theater Mall, will serve as a multi-purpose building for ABS-CBN employees and the people who plan to watch his noontime show.

Nandiyan na lahat, e," said Willie in an interview after the ceremony this morning, May 13. The TV host said that his 10-storey building will have a spa, a gym, shops, theater, and studio. The building, reportedly worth 400 to 500 million, will be built on his 2,920-square-meter property.

He added, "Nandito na rin ang studio ng Wowowee, hi-tech na, ililipat dito. At may isang studio pa rito, dalawang studio itong magkatabi, e, theater mall. Ito ang theater naman, dito pwedeng mag-premiere night ang Star Cinema, multi-purpose. Tapos pwedeng mag ASAP doon sa isang theater, kaya si Johnny Manahan ang kinuha kong consultant sa stage. Siya gumagawa noon-sa design, sa lights, sa lahat-lahat ng mga camera, siya lahat.

“Hopefully, matupad ang pangarap ko na magtayo ng building sa tapat-si Boss Gabby [Lopez, ABS-CBN Chairman], I think nakaplano-tapos mayroon ditong bridgeway. From there, doon na dumadaan ang ating mga Kapamilya, yung mga empleyado. Lahat dadaan na lang kahit umuulan, dadaan lang, dito na lang sa mall. Nag-usap kami ni Boss Gabby regarding that, e, pagpaplanuhan na lang daw nila."

Aside from personal reasons, Willie said that he is also thinking of giving comfort to the avid followers of Wowowee.

He explained, "Iniisip ko nga ang mga Kapamilya na pipila, manonood ng Wowowee, mayroon silang sariling waiting area. Gusto ko parang sa airport, may aircon, may TV. Sa TV, pinapalabas ‘yong events ng Wowowee for the past week, gusto ko ganun.

“Kung naiinitan sila sa labas, gusto ko ‘yong ating mga kababayan na nakapila, maramdaman naman nila ‘yong kumportable sila. Tapos may mga kiosk doon—may pang-fishball, may pansitan-inayos ko talaga lahat for them. Then, ‘yong ating mga TFC [The Filipino Channel] subscribers, dito naman sila sa taas."

ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, Television Head Cory Vidanes, Star Magic head Johnny Manahan, and Wowowee director Edgar Mortiz showed their support to Willie by participating in the ceremony.

FULFILLING HIS DREAM. The popular noontime show host said that this is really one of his dreams.

“ Well, siyempre, lahat naman tayo may pangarap," Willie said when asked why he wanted to build his own theater mall. "Parang Oprah [Winfrey], may sarili siyang studio, may sarili siyang...lahat! Someday sana ganun. Kapag may mga pinapanood ka at may nakikita sa mga magazine ng mga magagandang buhay ng kapwa mo sa buong mundo, parang inspirasyon ‘yon, inspiring ‘yon.’

Willie admitted that he got these inspirations from the materials that he read about success stories of prominent people.

“Kapag nagbabasa ako ng magazine, binabasa ko ang buhay ni Henry Sy; ni Kapitan, ang father ni Boss Gabby na si Eugenio Lopez; binabasa ko rin si [John Gokongwei], kung bakit siya nagbigay sa charity ng ganito kalaki, binabasa ko. Bakit? Nagbibigay inspirasyon sa akin, e. Binabasa ko ‘yong mga taong umasenso sa buhay," he said.

In connection to this, Willie does not want to think that this happened because he just got lucky’.

“Hindi ako naniniwala sa swerte, naniniwala ako sa hardwork," he stated. "Ang swerte, natutulog ako, pagkagising ko, mayrooon akong sampung milyon diyan, may nagbigay, ‘yon ang luck. Pero ‘yong pinagdaanan ko, talagang marami, alam n’yo ‘yan. Maraming negative bago mo makuha ang positive. And I think ganun talaga ang buhay, e. Bago ka umangat, dadaan ka muna sa butas ng karayom. I’m so blessed na ipinagkatiwala sa akin ng Panginoong Diyos ang programang Wowowee."

Then, he mentioned that another reason why he decided to get into this venture is to leave something for his children when he’s gone.

Willie said, "Dumarating lang ‘to lahat, so nag-iisip lang ako ng magandang kinabukasan para sa akin at para sa mga anak ko at sa mga magiging anak nila. Kasi, once na mawala na ako sa mundo, ang mga anak ko naman ang makikinabang niyan. So, itinuturo ko lang sa kanila how to manage the career, kung paano i-manage itong investment ko. Lahat ng ito balewala, pati ako, abo lang ako pagkatapos nito."

He also mentioned how grateful he is to the public who gave their full support to his show Wowowee.

"I believe, lahat ng ito, utang ko sa lahat ng Pilipino na naniniwala sa akin at nagmamahal sa akin. Siyempre, una ang Panginoong Diyos, ipinagkaloob sa akin ng Panginoong Diyos ‘to. Ako kasi, ang tingin ko, parang anting-anting na ibinigay sa akin ‘to, e, huwag mo gagawin sa masama, gamitin mo sa kabutihan para hindi bawiin sa ‘yo.

Hindi ko naman pwedeng ipagdamot ito kasi lahat ng ito ay nakuha ko dahil sa lahat ng mga tumutulong sa akin. Lahat ng mga pangarap ko, lahat, e, part dito-buong mundo, mga Pilipino, at saka kayo din mga ABS-CBN, sa Kapamilya ko rito."

Source: Nerisa Almo (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

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