Camille Prats’ Husband Anthony Linsangan Dies of Cancer!

The 32-year old non-showbiz husband of the young actress Camile Prats died of cancer just this morning of September 23, 2011 at St. Luke‘s Medical Center Global City.

Anthony suffered from nasopharyngeal cancer (cancer in the upper part of the throat). He was diagnosed of the disease last year.

Anthony and Camille had a civil marriage last January 5, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. A church wedding then followed on March 5, 2010 at the Santuario de San Antonio, McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City. The couple has a 3-year-old son named Nathaniel Caesar.

The wake will be at Heritage Park, Fort Bonifacio. Reports said that the family has not yet decided on the interment date.

Condolence to the family of Camille! It's such a very sad news! Life is really too short!

'Reputasyon' Conquers on Its New Timeslot!

Cristine Reyes' teleserye "Reputasyon" is now reigning on its new timeslot! For three straight days, "Reputasyon" beats its rival TV program!

According to Kantar Media/TNS, this hit dramaserye garnered a national TV rating of 14.7% last Monday, September 19, 2011 beating its rival program "Gourmet" which garnered a national TV rating of 10.5%. Ratings continued to rise the next day, September 20, 2011 as "Reputasyon" reaped a national TV rating of 15.1% versus the 8.8% of GMA7’s "Gourmet."

The lead star Cristine Reyes is very much happy and thankful with the success of her TV series in the Kapamilya network. Actually her fans requested for its new timeslot! And the move was very much successful!

Get ready for the more intense episodes of "Reputasyon" in the coming weeks! Agnes (Cristine) continue to fight Catherine Villamayor (Aiko Melendez). She will even have confrontations with her two leading men Henry (Rayver Cruz) and Boyet (Jason Abalos).

"Reputasyon" now airs right before "Maria La Del Barrio" as part of the newest ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold!

'Legacy' is the Reunion TV Series of Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann!

After 7 years, the former Kapamilya love team Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann will be reunited in a new TV series! But this time, in the Kapuso network!

Heart and Geoff will topbill the newest teleserye offering of GMA-7 called "Legacy!"

Heart is supposed to be paired with Dingdong Dantes. But because of her controversy with Dingdong's girlfriend Marian Rivera, their supposed to be first ever teamup was postponed! Heart then is paired with Geoff while Dingdong on the other hand will reunite Rhian Ramos!

Aside from Heart and Geoff, other cast-members of "Legacy" are Lovi Poe and Sid Lucero. Lovi and Sid replace Iza Calzado and TJ Trinidad!

Heart and Geoff started as a love team in the ABS-CBN TV series"Hiram" way back in 2004. They were even paired in Star Cinema movie “Bcuz of U” in 2005! And in 2007, they were reunited in the Sineserye "Hiram na Mukha" still in the Kapamilya network.

Seems that the Kapuso network is recycling and reuniting the former Kapamilya stars. After putting together the former Kapamilya talents namely Claudine Barretto, Luis Alandy, Patrick Garcia, Pauleen Luna, Marvin Agustin, and Jolina Magdangal in"Iglot," here comes Heart and Geoff for "Legacy!" What do you think about this new teleserye?!

Vice Ganda Talks About Love Scenes With Derek Ramsay

Vice Ganda could not hide his excitement when he talked about his love scenes with leading man Derek Ramsay in their upcoming action-comedy movie, Private Benjamin. The popular comedian did not deny that it was hard for him to be professional when he had to shoot his titillating scenes with the hunky actor. “Nahihiya ako talaga. Kinakabahan ako. Ako ‘yung maarte, ako ‘yung, ‘Direk dobol na lang.’ Nahihiya kasi ako kasi nahihirapan akong kontrolin,” Vice confessed. “’Di ba ‘yung mga aktor [or] aktres kaya nilang gawin ‘yon na wala lang, trabaho lang. Ako hindi, may malisya talaga sa akin. Tinitelagan ako. Promise. Nahihiya talaga ako.”

He continued that he was so conscious that he might be accused of taking advantage of Derek who did not seem to mind doing daring scenes with Vice. “Nahihiya akong magmukhang abusada. ‘Yun nga lang ‘di kami magdikitan kapag nakahubad lang siya kahit ‘di kami magkaeksena ‘yung mga mata ko talaga [napapatingin sa kanya] talaga. Iba. Baka matampal ako ni Angelica (Panganiban),” he joked.

Vice said that doing the love scenes with Derek was the hardest part of the film for him. He described, “’Yung mga hubad-hubad, ‘yung mga balat-balat, nahihiya ako kasi ‘di naman maganda ‘yung kutis ko. Basta tsaka ‘yung may malisya nga ako kay Derek. Nacha-challenge ‘yung kung paano ko palalabasin na eksena lang ito, walang personalan kasi personal talaga sa akin.”

When asked if he and Derek did not feel uncomfortable when they finished doing the sensitive scenes, Vice related, “Siya casual lang. ‘Pag cut, tsika siya ulit, nakatapis lang, nakatuwalya lang. Ako ‘yung hindi pa nakaka-get over agad, ‘yung ninanamnam ko [pa ‘yung ginawa naming eksena]. Abangan n’yo kung paano ko dinilaan ang paa niya.”

As a co-actor, Vice described Derek as “Masaya, very generous ‘yang si Derek eh; sa friendship, sa materyal na bagay, ang gaan-gaan.”

Director Wenn Deramas echoed Vice’s claim and shared that he even suggested that Derek use a double in his shower scenes but the latter refused. “May eksena na sabi ko, ‘Dodobolan ko na lang. Eh ‘di ba may mga tattoo-tattoo siya (Derek) sa likod, eh sa may puwet. Kailangan ko nang hubo’t hubad. Sabi ni Derek, ‘Ayoko, mamaya ‘di pa maganda ‘yung puwet ng kadobol.’ Sabi ko naghanap naman kami nang maayos. Sabi niya, ‘Ayoko, ako ang gagawa.’ Abangan n’yo.”

The director was also all praises for Derek who never hesitated to have love scenes with Vice. “Hindi talaga mahirap kumbinsihan dahil una sa lahat, ipinaglaban talaga ni Derek itong project na ito. Meron siyang mga tinanggihan, meron siyang mga ‘di nagawa para lang magawa niya ang project na ito.”

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Biggest Loser Fab Five Share Greatest Fears After Leaving the Show

As the country waits to see the impressive and dramatic changes to their appearance, the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition’s five remaining finalists, known as the “Fab Five,” share that they are adhering to their commitment in doing daily workouts despite leaving the camp a few weeks back. The country’s biggest reality TV show culminates with a final weigh-in which will determine who among Angela, Art, Hazel, Larry, and Raffy will lose the highest weight percentage and be declared the very first Pinoy Biggest Loser on October 8 at the Ynares Stadium.

During their September 21 press conference, the Fab Five admitted to the press that they almost all had the same fear now that they have gone back to their homes. 36-year-old bar owner Art echoed the sentiments of the majority with his thoughts. ”The biggest thing na kinakatakutan ko was that my weight would come back. Pero nung natanggap ako sa show, sinabi ko sa sarili ko, I will not look at this as a goal. I will look at this as a lifestyle. So ngayon, paglabas ko, alam ko hindi kaya ng lifestyle ko yung four to five hours na gym time. So anong pinaka-naturo nila coach Chinggay (Andrada) and coach Jim (Saret) na ina-apply ko? Now I probably workout about an hour to an hour and a half. So kaya ko na baguhin yung lifestyle ko,” he explained.

22-year-old Hazel admitted she is now more in control of her food intake. “Nung umpisa pa lang ng show, first talaga na pumasok sa isip ko at that time is what if kung tapos na yung show, baka bumalik ako sa dati? Pero habang tumatagal kami sa camp, parang mas nagiging confident kami harapin kung ano yung buhay outside kasi we were taught na maging disiplinado. Kasi yun naman talaga yung naging problema namin, aminado naman kaming lahat na kulang talaga kami sa discipline kaya lumaki kami ng ganun kalaki. So confident kami ngayon na ma-instill sa amin ang discipline na yun,” she shared.

Hazel’s new boyfriend, Raffy on the other hand, admitted he’s never been this happy. “Like, them yung fear ko is ganun din kasi never pa ako naging ganito ka-happy. Since bata pa ako mataba na ako and everything right now for me, first time. First time ko makabili-bili ng mga damit. First time ko makapunta sa big mall at bibili ng mga large or extra large. Dati kasi four X large. May feeling na sobrang happy ako and ayoko na bumalik kasi bata pa ako ang dami ko ng sakit eh. Ngayon kakatanggal lang ang pangit naman kung ibabalik ko pa,” he said.

After what could arguably be the most visible weight loss among the group, former policeman Larry said more than his appetite, it was his mindset he needed to control. “Ang biggest fear ko is bumalik kami sa dati at tumaba, kasi mawawala naman yung konsensya ko sa sarili ko. Madali ako ma-te-tempt sa mga bagay bagay pag nasa labas na. Kaya talagang wini-workout ko yung sarili ko, panalangin sa Panginoon na sana huwag na bumalik, ganun, iwas sa mga bisyo, ganun,” he said.

26-year-old Angela, who joined the camp so she could lose weight and have a child with her husband, said she could use a constant reminder to keep herself in check. “I think everyone naman shares the same sentiments na if ever babalik yung katabaan namin, pero since sobrang intense yung workouts at training namin sa camp, I think makakatulong kung ibibigay na lang sa amin yung mga standees namin from the start of the show para ipaalala sa amin na puwede pa kami bumalik diyan. So yun,” she said.

Catch the Fab Five and the other eliminated contestants as they come together for a final weigh-in that will determine who among Angela, Art, Hazel, Larry, and Raffy will be declared the very first Pinoy Biggest Loser at the grand finale on Saturday, October 8 at the Ynares stadium in Pasig city. Log on to www.Push.com.ph for more updates on the show.

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MMK's Documentary Special on Sunday's Best

“Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, proudly celebrates its 20th year of unprecedented success in featuring stories that are not only rich in values, but also mirrors the Filipino soul and humanity.

Charo Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN President who’s also the host of MMK, cordially invites everyone to celebrate with the show’s two-decade victory in a documentary special, including a much-awaited heart-to-heart interview to be done by no less than another powerful woman, who is as successful in her field, Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos. It’s very rare to see two pillars of the Philippine television in a special tete-a-tete to be witnessed by Filipinos all over the world.
With this documentary special, which airs this September 25, Sunday’s Best on ABS-CBN, MMK reminisces on its valuable relationship with its millions of loyal viewers for the past 20 years. It has successfully connected with everyone--barring gender, age or wealth, and has touched, inspired and changed lives of Filipinos.

MMK 20th Anniversary Special also aims to recollect and share again with each other all Filipino values, life lessons, challenges and redemptions as it recalls the unforgettable real life stories—from the viewpoint of “real people.”

Most sought after Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales, Vhong Navarro, Angelica Panganiban and other artists who have become part of MMK’s continuing legacy will also share how did portraying different roles have changed their lives.

“Sa loob ng mahabang panahon, kabahagi na namin kayo sa pagbuo ng magagandang alaala, dahil kayo ang aming inspirasyon. At bilang pasasalamat , ngayong buwan ng Oktubre, espesyal ang bawat Sabado ng gabi, Kapamilya. Ipagdiwang natin ang 20 taon nating pinagsamahan,” goes Santos-Concio’s invitation.

Also, this October MMK will present its anniversary episodes—starring some of the brightest actors in the industry—shot in some of the world’s most magnificent places. Catch MMK’s “Palawan,” “Bukidnon-Happy Feet,” “Barcelona,” “Aurora” and “Canada” episodes, Saturdays, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. 

Blogatorials: Who Should Replace Mariel Rodriguez on Happy Yipee Yehey?

Now that Mariel Rodriguez is out of Happy Yipee Yehey to join Willie Revillame on TV, who do you think should replace her on the noontime show?

Will it be Valerie Concepcion, who was also a part of the defunct show Wowowee together with Willie and Mariel? Valerie is now enjoying the role of being a kontrabida in the number 1 primetime teleserye 100 Days to Heaven.

Or will it be Bianca Gonzales, who is a part of the MTB trio with Mariel and Toni? They started to be together hosting the Pinoy Big Brother, then E-Live later.

Another good replacement can be Angelica Panganiban, her personality is also as loud as Mariel. Maybe it's now time to give hosting assignments for her. The problem then is that the show will be like an extension of Banana Split with co-stars John Prats and Melai Cantiveros.

Georgina Wilson is also a good choice. She proved that she can be a "masa" when she guested as a judge in Showtime.

Or try other stars to test if they will be capable of hosting like Jewel Mische, or Maja Salvador (Matteo Guidicelli is in the show.)

Who do you think? 

ABS-CBN Brings Up State of the Art Soundstages

ABS-CBN Corporation is set to build state-of-the-art soundstages and backlots that will enable the Kapamilya network to meet the multimedia company’s expansion plans and its growing needs to serve the viewing public.

“The first soundstage will be up before end of 2012 in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan,” said ABS-CBN Chief Technology Officer Raul Bulaong, who is responsible for ABS-CBN’s production, post-production, animation, and transmission.
Bulaong said a soundstage is a sound-proof building in which TV shows and films are shot.

“It’s like building a place where you can put together a hospital room, a hotel lobby, and an office space side by side and even shoot scenes sequentially,” he said.

ABS-CBN is the first among the local TV networks to pioneer the construction of state-of-the- art soundstages as it was also the first to build state-of-the-art TV studios in the 90s.

Aside from soundstages, Bulaong said ABS-CBN will also be constructing backlots which are areas adjacent to a soundstage that will enable them to shoot exterior or outdoor scenes like streets in foreign countries, a slum area, or even a generic street in New York City without the need to travel to far flung places.

“With these facilities, you can easily do that. You just replicate the scenes,” he said.

Bulaong said the consumers stand to benefit from the plan. “ABS-CBN is producing a lot of TV shows aired on channel 2, Studio 23, cable TV channels like ANC, movies by Star Cinema,” he said.

And when the National Telecommunications gives its go signal for local networks to shift to digital TV, ABS-CBN will be launching five more new channels. This would mean more content and more shows that ABS-CBN should be able to produce efficiently.

For the city of San Jose del Monte, the construction of soundstages will be spurring development as demand for accommodation and recreation will be created as more production people and celebrities start trekking to Bulacan to work on TV and film assignments.

Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales Excited Over Their New TV Series

Hunk actors Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales will be working together in a project for the first time.

The two heartthrobs are set to team up for ABS-CBN’s upcoming drama series entitled “Padre de Pamilya".

Veteran actor Christopher de Leon will also be joining them in this television offering.

For Pascual, this project is a dream come true.

He said, “Dati pa namin hinihiling na magkatrabaho kami. Ito na, finally.”

Rosales also expressed his own share of excitement over this long awaited opportunity.

“I’m excited kasi kasama ko si Piolo and Boyet,” he exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Pascual and Rosales denied the alleged brewing tension between them.

Instead of dealing with the controversy, both of them said they would rather focus on giving their best to their new project for the public’s viewing pleasure.

Pascual admitted that he finds his role in the show challenging.

“Just to present 'yung nangyayari sa totoong buhay it's tough," he said. "Sobrang nakaka-stress ‘yung emotion dito sa proyekto.”

Other notable showbiz personalities who will be taking part in the series “Padre de Pamilya” are Maricar Reyes, Denise Laurel and Rafael Rosell. 

Toni Gonzaga Marks Her 10th Year in Showbiz With a Concert at the Big Dome

Dubbed as the country’s Multimedia Star, Toni Gonzaga celebrates her decade-long showbiz journey with a concert, Toni @ 10, to be held at the Araneta Coliseum on September 30. Asked how she feels about mounting such a huge event, Toni said she is grateful that many of her colleagues have been supportive of her in this endeavor. Some of her guests include John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Vhong Navarro, Gary Valenciano, and Pokwang among others.

“Siyempre I am looking forward na mapanood nila kasi marami kaming handang surpresa. Ang tingin ko nga sa kanya parang pelikula e. It’s going to be a journey of my beautiful 10 years in the business. I am excited kasi ‘di naman tayo masyado nabibigyan ng chance to sing and perform on TV. But this time I would be able to do the things I love to do. Swerte ko dahil kahit papaano nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon na gawin yun sa Araneta.”

To be headed by ASAP director Johnny Manahan, Toni said that there’s a lot of big production numbers in store for the audience. She’s particularly excited with her showdown with her younger sister, Alex. “Siyempre bongga yung mga gagawin ko dito. But more than that, maraming guests na magpe-perform at kasama dun si Alex. Maganda yung numbers namin ng kapatid ko kasi kabugan na talaga, magkaalaman na talaga.”

Toni was also happy to say that ticket sales have been brisk. “We started off sa magandang pagbubukas ng ticket selling. As of now, alam ko almost half were sold and it’s still increasing everyday. In [less than] two weeks malalaman natin. Everyday maraming bumibili. Siguro because of the promotions that have been happening, maraming tao ang naging aware sa concert. So ayun, I hope to see you all there!” 

Nina Misses Performing on ASAP

Soul Siren Nina shared that she will once again perform on ASAP Rocks when she releases her next album soon. Nina used to appear weekly on ASAP together with her fellow Sessionistas like Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon, Sitti, and Princess Velasco. However, the petite singer has long since stopped appearing on the Sunday variety show.

When asked if her album launch on ASAP in the coming weeks will mark her return to the show as a regular performer, Nina replied vaguely, “Actually, meron [akong appearance sa show] kasi ‘yun naman ang crucial don, ‘pag lumabas na ‘yung album makikita na nila ako.” Nina also said that she also misses her fellow Sessionistas. Asked about their relationship, she replied, “Okay naman, same pa rin.”

Nina’s absence on ASAP also spawned controversies, like the rumor that she allegedly got pregnant. “Kahit dati pa kauumpisa ko pa lang buntis na [raw] ako. Sa umpisa ko pa lang may anak na ako kaagad. [‘Yun pala] anak ng kapatid ko, close ko kasi ‘yun. ’Yung mga ganong bagay ‘di ko na pinapansin. Kung buntis man ako tingnan na lang nila by themselves. Kung minsan na malaki puson ko baka meron lang ako nung mga araw na ‘yon kaya malaki ang puson,” she joked.

The singer just arrived in the country after a series of shows in the United States. “Masaya kasi may mga kababayan natin na para silang nasabik sa performance ng mga Pilipino. I’m sure ganun talaga sila, masayahin lang talaga ang mga Pilipino so hindi nakakapagod mag-perform sa kanila kahit na sunud-sunod ‘yung flight namin from one state to another.” Nina said that she performed in Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Alaska.

Apart from other shows abroad, Nina is now focused on the nearing release of her next album which is set for the last week of September. She also took pride in saying that she exerted her time and effort for her next album. “Talagang tinutukan ko ‘to [album] ibang sound naman pero may Nina touch. Gusto ko lagi ‘pag may lumalabas na album may bago. Kung pare-pareho baka magsawa sila, so ibang touch ng music pero may Nina pa rin. I’m sure mage-enjoy sila,” she assured. She said further that she is not pressured by the expectations to turn her album into a hit like her previous ones. “Gusto ko lang gumawa ng album para sa mga taong makikinig sa akin, hindi ko pine-pressure ang sarili ko na kailangan ko ‘tong pagbutihan para mag-double platinum. Ang gino-goal ko dito ay magustuhan ng tao. So kung magkaroon man ng award o magkaroon ng double platinum, bonus na lang ‘yon.”

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Mariel Rodriguez Bids Goodbye to ABS-CBN

In three separate K-texts to her fans, Mariel Rodriguez confirms she is leaving her home network ABS-CBN. She thanks everyone who was important to her career and acknowledges that it is the Kapamilya network who launched her to stardom. She also adds in the last message that she will attend Toni Gonzaga’s concert on Septemeber 30 and that they are still friends. Mariel says it’s the hardest thing she had to do in her whole life and she hopes to keep in touch with her followers despite her leaving the network.

Below are Mariel’s Ktext messages, all dated September 23, 2011.

“This is the card I sent to tita cory vidanes I told tita cory that I will still go to her bday parties this is nothing personal...its just work. Tita cory is one of a kind. The most approachable and down to earth boss. Tita cory was always good to me. If u have the chance to thank her pls do so...kasi ang bait niya talaga sakin so that's it!!!!! Its a new chapter. I closed a book... I'm starting a new one...but the pages from the previous book will never be forgotten. have a happy weekend!!!!”

“This is the card attached to the flowers I sent tita linggit I said thank you to her because she always believed in me and my talent. She was more than a boss to me. She...tita linggit will always be in my heart. So many people. The others I haven't even thanked. I said my thank yous to boss gabby,mam charo,tita cory,tita linggit, mr.bong osorio and direk lauren. Direk lauren was the one who interviewed me when I was still in channel 7. Then direk lauren got me in his unit. I remember what tito boy told me when he said I was going to do pbb... Tito boy said 'mariel its not a lot of money but you are gna get the exposure of a lifetime' that's what tito boy told me. I never forgot. Direk lauren was always honest with me. I am grateful. I know our paths will cross again I didn't get to thank sir deo but sir deo made me varga... He also believed in me...oh my gosh baka forever ang ktext kung babanggitin ko lahat ng malaki ang role na naplay sa buhay ko. Pero lahat yun nasa heart ko. Maraming salamat abs-cbn!!!!!”

“Official. I said my thank yous to abs last wednesday. I will always be grateful for the breaks that they gave me, the unforgettable experiences and the wonderful people I met along the way. Abs is home. I don't like saying goodbye. I'm hopeful that one day I will see them all again. I grew up in abs. They made mariel rodriguez. Thank you abs-cbn. Thank you for the wonderful years!!!!!!!! Thank you!!! Sometimes there are things that u don't exactly want to do but have to do in order to grow. Thank you for everything!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the hardest decision I've ever had to make. The hardest. Gusto ko magpasalamat sa lahat ng mga nag email,pumirma, nagtweet...lahat. The bosses told me about all of them. thank u po sa pagmamahal. Salamat na marami. I asked interactive if I may keep my ktext they were kind enough to allow me to keep it so that I can still be in touch with all of you!!!!!! I love you all!!!! Hindi po ito madali. Kaya lang I have to stand by my word. Thank you!!!!!!!!! I will be going to toni's concert on the 31st I asked her already. That just goes to show that no matter our differences and misunderstandings friendship will supersede all. Okay? I hope that clarifies everything thank u again!!! May God bless all of us.” 

Jake Cuenca Takes on His First Gay Role in MMK

Maalaala Mo Kaya will celebrate its 20th anniversary with five special episodes set to air this October. One of these episodes will be top-billed by Jake Cuenca in his first time to play a gay role. During the press conference MMK: Dalawang Dekada which was also graced the show’s host and ABS-CBN President Charo Santos Concio, Jake shared that he had a great time doing the gay role. “I just really had fun doing the episode. Sobrang saya naming lahat kahit medyo nagmamadali kami sa taping at mahirap. Kapag napanood sana maramdaman niyo rin ‘yung sayang naramdaman naming lahat. It was my first time doing a gay role that’s why it was very challenging for me.”

In the episode shot in Barcelona, Spain, Jake plays a gay man who is torn by the embittered relationship of his parents, played by Vivian Velez and Ricky Davao. Jake’s father is a full-blooded Spaniard from Barcelona, but Jake never got the chance to see them during the shoot because of the hectic schedule.

The matinee idol confessed that at first he was shocked when told what role he would play. “Actually natakot ako nung inoffer sa akin. Sabi sa akin ng handler ko may role raw for me sa MMK and sa Barcelona ishu-shoot. Una kong tanong, ‘Sino leading lady ko diyan?’ Ha ha ha! Two days later sinabi sa akin na gay role nga.”

But the 23-year-old star explained that he is serious about his craft that’s why he didn’t want to back out from the challenge. “I think I was ready for it. Coming from In the Name of Love, ang dami ko nang natutunan. At first, I was scared to do it but I knew I was ready and matagal ko nang gustong gumawa ng ganito ka-challenging na role. Tuwing nago-offer ang MMK ng role it always an honor kasi nabibigyan kami ng pagkakataon na mag-guest. With no hesitation, I said yes.”

During the initial reading of the script, Jake had transvestite celebrity Bebe Gandanghari as his character peg. But when production began in Barcelona, he got to meet the person on which his character was based. Jake said, “Going into the character ang naging peg ko was Bebe Gandanghari. Nagpapayat ako for two weeks. Pero napadali ‘yung pagpasok ko sa character kasi kasama namin sa shoot ‘yung letter sender. Nakakakwentuhan ko siya, nakikita ko siya bago ako gumawa ng eksena kaya nami-mimic ko siya. Siya na ‘yung naging peg ko. Swerte ko na nandun siya. I took time to get to know him.”

With his experience in the MMK episode, Jake said he is open to doing another gay role as he considers that a part of learning as an actor. “Alam ko na darating talaga ‘yung gay role. It was just a matter of time. Ito ang isang bagay na kailangan kong patunayan na kaya kong gawin. Gusto ko na mas malayo sa totoo kong personality, mas maganda siyang gawin.”

Source: www.push.com.ph 

Angeline Quinto Starts Filming the Movie With Coco Martin

Angeline Quinto said that it was a dream come true for her to be paired with acclaimed actor Coco Martin for their launching movie You Light Up My Life. She further shared that Coco was very helpful during their first shooting day together at Manila Baywalk last September 21. “Isa na naman sa mga pangarap ko ang natupad. Masayang-masaya ako kasi ‘di naman ako pinababayaan ni Coco. Tinutulungan niya po ako sa mga eksena. Alam naman din niya [na crush ko na siya noon pa]. So talagang siya lagi ang lumalapit sa akin kasi minsan talaga naiilang ako sa kanya.”

Although she’s a newbie in acting, the Star Power champ has a lot of potential according to Coco. To which Angeline humbly replied, “Talaga sinabi niya yun? Nung una siyempre kinakabahan ako tapos naiilang ako. Kasi wala naman akong alam sa pag-arte. Pero ginagawa ko lahat ng makakaya ko para sa movie. At alam nating magaling na artista si Coco. Ayoko naman mapaghulihan ako. Tsaka marami akong pinagdaanan bago ako isinalang dito sa proyektong ito. Nagkaroon din kami ng workshops so sana maging maganda ang resulta ng team-up namin.”

Since You Light Up My Life is said to be a romantic-comedy, Angeline was asked if she’s ready to be pitted against Sarah Geronimo who’s currently shooting a movie with Gerald Anderson. “Ay opo naman. Kasi naisip ko na nung una pa lang na panibagong intriga na naman ang haharapin natin. Siyempre hindi naman maiiwasan na minsan makaapekto yun sa akin lalo na kung negative yung feedback ng tao. Basta ako, hindi naman lahat ng tao nabibigyan ng ganitong pagkakataon kaya talagang ginagawa ko lahat para sa trabaho ko. Pinangarap ko ito e.”

The Popstar Princess recently renewed her contract with ABS-CBN and rumor has it that one of her stipulations was to ensure a higher career status than that of Angeline. But the latter refused to believe such reports, saying that she even goes to Sarah for advice. “Hindi naman po ako naniniwala dun, feeling ko hindi yun magagawa ni Sarah. Kasi kapag siya ang kausap ko, siya ang pa nagsasabi sa akin na talagang mararating ko lahat ng pangarap ko kasi mabait daw akong tao. Minsan sa kanya rin ako humihingi ng advice kasi alam kong napagdaanan din niya lahat ng mga napagdadaanan ko ngayon.”

Is she already used to being compared with Sarah by their respective fans? “Opo eh, kasi Star Power pa lang ang dami ko na naririnig na ganyan. Kumbaga nasanay na din ako, normal lang yun sa buhay showbiz,” she added. 

Valerie Concepcion Happy to be Kontrabida in 100 Days to Heaven

Masaya si Valerie Concepcion dahil naging bahagi siya ng teleseryeng 100 Days to Heaven. Kung noon ay na-enjoy ni Valerie ang pagho-host sa noontime show ay naramdaman naman niya ngayon ang pagiging aktres.

“Siyempre I feel so blessed na nakasama ako sa show na ’yun, ’tapos big hit pa,” nakangiting bungad ni Valerie.

Paano kaya pinaghahandaan ng sexy actress ang kanyang bad role sa serye? “Nag-workshop po ako kung paano ko mapapaganda ’yung pag-act kasi big hit nga ’yung soap. Siyempre kailangang makipagsabayan sa mga artista. Hindi puwedeng mapag-iwanan so I took a workshop with Bever­ly Vergel. Tinuruan niya ako kung paano magalit ng ma­katotohanan kahit hindi ka nagagalit deep inside,” kuwento ng aktres.

Hinahanap-hanap kaya ni Valerie ang pagho-host? “Ac­tually ako, nami-miss ko mag-host pero kung gusto ako ng management na mag-concentrate muna ako sa acting siguro tama lang din kasi parang nag-uumpisa ulit ako sa acting eh, para mas maraming ma-explore. ’Di ba baka mamaya magaling ako sa comedy, sa horror, para at least iba-iba,” natatawang sagot ni Valerie. 

Anne Curtis Can Do a Lucy and a Gretchen if Necessary

Anne Curtis is confident that she can simultaneously essay the martyr persona of a Lucy Torres and the feisty stance of a Gretchen Barretto.

Anne’s character in “No Other Woman” is likened to Gretchen’s strong-willed image while Cristine Reyes’ perfect wife role is akin to Lucy’s ideal wife personality.

Actually, the question as to which role she can better play stemmed from a scene in which Carmi Martin, Cristine’s mom in the movie, articulated, “I-pack up mo na si Lucy Torres, ilabas mo na si Gretchen Barretto. Ako na ang bahala sa red stiletto mo.”

Erwan Heussaff’s girlfriend, who plays Derek Ramsay’s other woman in the movie, thinks she can be both.

“I think... me... already alone, I can have both personalities. Puwede akong maging perfect wife. But if you ask me if I can pull off a Gretchen… I can do that also,” explained Anne.

Perhaps to demonstrate her feisty nature, Anne unabashedly admitted that she indeed ran after a former boyfriend in the past.

“Yes, oo,” she quipped. “I think kasi kapag na-in love ka, mababaliw ka talaga… na wala ka nang pakialam kung ano ang sasabihin ng mga tao. O-all out ka talaga para sa taong mahal mo. Me gano’n ako,” she explained.

Asked if it was with Sam Milby, the actress blurted, “Secret!”

Anne is excited over this movie as it offered her the chance to work with Cristine and Derek.

“Ang fresh kasi ng pagsasama namin. Parang we’re all open to go all-out in this movie in terms of not only the physical things but also in… [having] our characters grow. Kung merong hindi naiintidihang eksena nagtutulungan kami. Ang hirap i-tackle kung hindi mo mismo na-experience.”

On her romantic relationship with Erwan, Anne said, “I don’t think anyone can have a perfect relationship but I’d like to think that my relationship is the closest to going perfect.”

Despite the minor imperfections, Anne said that when in a relationship, she “never cheated and never want to cheat! Kasi I believe in karma.” 

Andi Eigenmann Showed Off Baby Bump in Star Studio Magazine

Andi Eigenmann confidently showed off her baby bump on a magazine cover for the first time via Star Studio magazine.

The same “TV Patrol” report related that Eigenmann remains hopeful that she’d be able to find the guy who would love and ultimately marry her.

The former “Agua Bendita” lead is also thankful for the outpour of support that she has been receiving ever since her mother Jaclyn Jose confirmed her pregnancy last June.

Eigenmann is set to give birth to a baby girl in November. 

Philippine Volcanoes compete in Borneo 7s

Philippine Volcanoes, the national rugby team of the Philippines, is currently competing in Borneo 7s, the second leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series, being held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

 The Philippine Volcanoes during their Borneo 7s jersey launch this week | Photo courtesy of Chris Everingham

Before qualifying for the finals this Sunday, the team has to face the following teams still: Japan at 11:05am (Final Score: Final score: Phl 17- Jpn 38), Kazahkstan at 2:00pm (Final score: Phl 24 - Kaz 19) and UAE (Fiinal score: PHL 22 - UAE 14) at 5:00pm, today, September 24, 201.

Update 1: Philippines defeated Malaysia, 28 - 14 in the Quaterfinals. The team will be facing China at 1:24 p.m. today for the Semi-finals. Philippine Volcanoes is now assured of a spot in the Top 4, which was their goal.

Update 2:  The Philippine Volcanoes won against China, 19-14. The team is now off to the Finals!

The Philippine Volcanoes have been preparing all week in Manila and are feeling very confident about performing well in Borneo 7s. Jake Letts, the team captain, is reportedly very upbeat about the tournament and has challenged the team to play to their maximum potential to achieve their goal of a top four finish at the tournament.

Some positive changes have been made to the squad before they head to Malaysia for the tournament. Four top-level Filipino players from Australia have been recruited to play for the team. 

“These players will definitely help in breaking into the top four teams in Borneo and they are all playing top level Rugby in Australia. To win at this level you need 12 strong players and the newrecruits will give the Philippines the much needed impact off the bench to compete against the best teams in Asia,” Coach Matt Cullen explained.

The Borneo 7s is the last major tournament for the Philippine Volcanoes Men's team in 2011 and they have had another successful year by winning five out of eight International matches. 

Meanwhile, some of the members of the Philippine Volcanoes have been very active lately on Twitter. They have been conversing with fans and updating them with the group's activities. If you wanna tweet out your support, you can follow their accounts below:

Andrew Wolff - @IamAndrewWolff
Chris Everingham - @EveringhamChris 
Eric Tai - @eric_tai
Harry Morris - @HarryMorris1
Justine Coveney - @Justin_Coveney 
Kenneth Stern - @kennethstern 
Oliver Saunders - @oliverjsaunders

Best of luck, guys!