Category: SPECIAL FEATURES

  • JANNA MARA TIANGCO: UNGLAMOURIZED SA ISANG INDIE FILM TO PROVE THAT SHE CAN ACT!

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    JANNA: A natural beauty….now an actress.

    Sino ang mga nagsasabi diyan na hanggang pagpapa-cute lang ang kagandahan ng isang Janna Mara Tiangco? Wrong kayo diyan! Maski sanay si Janna sa world of fashion na kung saan ay laging pa-glamour sa rampa at catwalks ang ginagawa niya, Janna certainly knows that once she entered the world of acting- ibang-iba na ang magiging mundo niya.
    Parang si Kris Aquino nung nagsisimula pa lamang na todo sa pagiging sosyal. Pero sa mga comedy films na ginawa, nariyang ilublob siya sa putik, hagisan ng kamatis at kung anu-ano pang mga “unglamorous” acts on comedy.

    JANNA in the poster of her indiefilm “Bahay Bata”.

    Ngayon, ang kasosyalan ni Janna ay napasabak din sa pagiging “unglamorous”.Look na lang sa poster sa itaas ng isa sa mga indie films na entry sa Cinemalaya 2011. Wala siyang ka-makeup-makeup! Mukha siyang biktima ng kalamidad. Mukha siyang losyang!
    Dahil iyon ang hinihingi ng karakter na kanyang ginagampanan sa pelikula. Isa siyang unwed young mother na naanakan ng isang bagets nalalaki (portrayed by indie actor Joeffrey Javier).Mahirap lang siya, walang mapuntahan. Kaya isa siya sa mga unwed mothers na inaaruga ng isang public hospital.
    And yes, inaamin ng baguhang si Janna na very challenging nga ang kanyang role. Kakaiba daw talaga ang papel niya dito, a far cry from her world of modelling and high fashion, and being a beauty queen in her hometown in Angeles City, Pampanga.

    the poster of “Bahay-Bata”, with its screening schedules at Cinemalaya 2011.
    janna in a red gown on one of her high-end fashion shows at PAGCOR ANGELES.

    “Nagpapasalamat din kami ng anak kong si Janna kay direk Wardo Roy”, sabi naman ni Mr. July Tiangco, ang butihing ama ni Janna.”Hindi kasi niya pinabayaan ang anak ko sa pelikula. Nagdagdag pa siya ng mga dramatic highlights sa anak ko para mas mapansin. At ang ganda ng billing niya sa movie- ‘introducing’ ang anak ko. Kay bait talaga ni direk Wardo!”, anya pa.

    Kaya naman, sa darating na gala night ng indie film na “Bahay Bata”, tiyak na dadalo si Janna. Ngayon pa lang ay nag-aagawan na ang mga magagaling na fashion designers sa Pampanga para gumawa ng gown ni Janna na isusuot sa Gala Night ng movie niya. Iba rin ang gown na isusuot niya sa Gala Night din ng isa pang indie film niya sa Cinemalaya 2011- ang “Bisperas” na sa direksyon naman ni Jeffrey Jetturian. Tiyak niyan, magkikislapan sa mukha ni Janna ang mga ilaw ng kamera ng mga local paparazzis sa darating na Cinemalaya 2011.
    At sa mga nagtatangkang mang-agaw kay Janna sa blogger na ito na siyang OFFICIAL PUBLICIST AND MANAGER ni Janna- MATAKOT KAYO SA DARATING NA KARMA SA BUHAY NINYO! IYAN ANG SINISIGURO KO!!!!

  • Man on Fire: JM de Guzman is featured in the pages of Cosmo Magazine June 2011!

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    cosmo man and early evening heartrob on Philippine TV soap: JM de Guzman

    Man on Fire: JM de Guzman
    hukbocarmel On June – 6 – 2011
    Taken from the bloglink site below:
    http://officialhukbongjm.com/2011/06/06/man-on-fire-jm-de-guzman/
    (Courtesy of Miss Carmel Marie Castronuevo)

    JM de Guzman is featured in the pages of Cosmo Magazine June 2011 Issue

    10 Things Men Don’t Get About Women

    We always say that we will never ver fully understand guys. But, they feel the same way. Cosmo got upcoming leading man, JM De Guzman, to point out female behaviors that leave most men scratching their heads.

    You know a gentleman has superstar potential when he can hold his own onscreen against other crushes ng bayan by flashing that enigmatic, boyish grin. Juan Miguel De Guzman has been in show business for over a decade, but the female population discovered him rather belatedly via the blockbuster hit, My Amnesia Girl. His hypnotic eyes, heart-melting smile, and very Pinoy features made a lot of femmes sit up and say “Who’s that hottie?” But anonymity is now a thing of the past. With primeitme exposure on TV, thanks to the remake of legendary soap, Mula Sa Puso, major endorsements, and an album in the pipeline, this enigmatic hunk’s name is already on a lot of ladies’ lips. One sultry afternoon, JM took time from his packed schedule to tell us, in his words, the 10 things he doesn’t get about women. Read on and discover the female quirks that baffle men.

    sweet jm.

    1. “You seem to enjoy finding fault in other women. I noticed that some chicks go as far as checking the Facebook profiles of girls they don’t like, just to make fun of the latter. I don’t get why you like dissing other girls.

    2. “You can’t go out of the house without taking at least an hour to get ready. Do you really need to get dressed for a trip to the mall? Okay lang naman ‘yung mag t-shirt and jeans lang eh.Hindi kailangan laging todo porma.

    3. “You go to the washroom together. I find it amusing and a little weird when I see girls flock to the toilet together. I don’t see the point of having an entourage with you.”

    4. “You wear sexy clothes and get mad when guys take a peek. Why wear that low-cut blouse if you don’t want guys looking at your cleavage? Isn’t that why you wore it in the first place?”

    5. “You play hard to get even if you like a guy. it’s frustrating when a giel I’m interested in gives signal that she likes me, only to play mind games after. Be fair and just tell guys straight how you feel about them.”

    6. “You hardly say anything on first dates. The reason why we’re having a date is for me to get to know you and vice versa. Don’t play it cool too much. It seems like you’re really not interested in me.”

    7. “You get mad when it’s officially ‘us” and I go out with the boys. We still have to make time for friends and individual hobbies. “Nakakasakal ‘yung laging magkasama.”

    8. “You don’t know how to accept compliments. It’s such a buzz kill when I tell a girl how beautiful she is, only to get a snappy ‘bolero!’ answer. Not all guys are flatterers> I say what I really feel. Just say thank you and make my day.”

    9. “You like bringing your boyfriends to every single party there is. trust me, your guy like seeing you looking hot during special occasions, but if he says he’s not up for it, just let him be. We love you, but we also don’t enjoy being a constant ‘bitbit’.”

    THE COSMO QUIZ

    Name: JM De Guzman

    Nickname: JM/ Butik

    Birthday: 09/09/88

    I would never date a girl who:

    answer: are too loud/ maarte sobra

    When I’m dating someone, I tend to:

    Answer: Text and call her a lot, shower her with presents, introduce her to my friends.

    If I wasn’t acting, I’d probably be:

    Answer: acting (theater, Indie Film)

    I love my job but I hate:

    Answer: having no sleep (crying face)

    Special Thanks to:

    Kathleen Maglunsod

    Cosmo Mag

  • WHO’S AFRAID OF IAN BATHERSON?

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    ian batherson: going deeper, sexier.
    ian: great looks

    At a far glance, you’ll know at once that he’s a star. The aura tells it. The looks can swoon you.
    His skin is so white, his hair is wavy with little curls from here and there. He looks foreign. Not the Filipino-type.
    Looking at him a little more closely, you’ll think of Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves. And the late Christopher Reeves, the original “Superman”.
    Cross-between them two. He looks like them. Physically. Handsomely.
    Locally, he’s got a resemblance with Eric Quizon- an actor-director- in his younger years.
    His ways are decent.
    Dignified. Well-mannered. Polite.

    And his name is: IAN BATHERSON.
    Who’s afraid of Ian Batherson?
    He’s been in Philippine showbiz now for more than a year. But, something’s got to give. Someone has to kick elbows and call the crowd for him.
    Whose name is Ian. Yes, Ian Batherson.
    It seemed that people were afraid. But they shouldn’t.
    He should have been the male lead actor to portray the lover-diver of the lead actress (portrayed by actress Jackie Rice) in GMA-7’s new teleserye: “Sisid”.
    But two other actors of his category got the part (Dominic Rocco and JC Tiuseco), and he was demoted to a supporting role.
    With this, Ian had to say:
    “Yeah, I am not hypocrite to say that I didn’t feel bad about it”, he quipped. “I really felt bad. Coz I know I can portray the role. And I prepared myself to deliver the role. I practiced more of scuba-diving stuff. I can swim good. I improved my physique to show them off. But still, in the end, they gave the part to someone else. I really felt bad.”
    Now, his role in the said teleserye and TV soap opera will be a minor part. He will be the lead actor’s bestfriend who lives in Manila. His character’s name there is Dexter, the buddy of the lead actor.
    Maybe, a blessing in disguise?
    “I do hope so”, Ian answered. “And I will keep on doing my best.”
    Before this teleserye, Ian joined Starstruck star search of channel 7, before being among the Survivors in “Survivor Philippines”. But he was the fourth guy who was ousted there, unluckily, and other guys stole the show and the limelight.
    That’s why Ian is now deciding to go a little sexier.
    “I am willing to bare more and do sexy roles”, he said to this writer. “This year, I want to join Cosmopolitan Bachelors Bash, I can ramp there and take-off my shirt and wear skimpy trunks. I really want to do ramp this time.”
    Ian is under GMA Artist Center home talents of GMA channel 7. With Mr. Arsi Baltazar as their mentor and handler there.
    Lived most of his life in California, Ian’s mom has Filipina blood. And he’s learning Tagalog, a native Filipino dialect, so much more.
    “Give me more time, and I will be fluent!”, Ian said.
    By that time, no one else will ever be afraid of Ian Batherson.

    a great profile on ian.
    ian’s well-sculpted-slim body is perfect for any gym ad or slimming product.

    words by robert manuguid silverio

  • AVINASH MANSUKHANI: THE RAMP MODEL SOON WALKS THE SILVER PATH OF PHILIPPINE SHOWBIZ…

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    avinash: handsomeness beyond words…
    glory beyond the sea… avinash.

    avinash: if looks could kill...

    Presenting: AVINASH MASUKHANI.
    From Davao City. Ramp model.
    We are now convincing him to join Philippine showbiz.
    He wants to try acting, too, someday…
    More on him soon!
    On this blog!
    Robert Manuguid Silverio had assigned himself to be the EXCLUSIVE PUBLICIST of Mr. Mansukhani.
    Go!!!!!

    avinash doing ramp walk.
    avinash: boyish looks…cutie, too.
    sexy avinash.
    avinash: with Hindu heritage…
    perfect in white.
    great shine on avi.

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  • The Ultimate ‘American Idol’ Alumni Twitter Directory (Courtesy of THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)

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    Ten seasons of “Idol” are behind us, but the dozens of contestants we’ve come to know and love are all but a click away.
    June 1
    7:34 PM 6/1/2011 by Shirley Halperin
    (The Hollywood Reporter Link Below:)
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/ultimate-american-idol-alumni-twitter-193972

    Season 10 may be over, but American Idol alumni live on in the land of Twitter, where more than 100 former finalists — but not Carrie Underwood, weirdly — keep up with their fans, family and friends. Looking to stay in touch with your favorite Idols of years past? How about the judges, executive producers and behind-the-scenes staffers who bring America’s No. 1 show to life?

    We’ve collected as many Twitter addresses as we could find. (Special thanks to Maria Boyd and Katherine Ostrowski for helping compile these names, almost 150 of them!)

    Whose Twitter feeds do you fiend on? We want to know!

    And in case you missed it, check out our recently published “Class Picture” of Idol grads living and working in Hollywood.

    american idol 10 grand winner scotty.

    SEASON 10

    Scotty McCreery / @SMcCreeryAI10

    Lauren Alaina / @LAlainaAI10

    Haley Reinhart / @HReinhartAI10

    James Durbin / @JDurbinAI10

    Jacob Lusk / @JLuskAI10

    Paul McDonald / @PMcDonaldAI10

    Stefano Langone / @SLangoneAI10

    Casey Abrams / @CAbramsAI10

    Pia Toscano / @PToscanoAI10

    Karen Rodriguez / @KRodriguezAI10

    Thia Megia / @TMegiaAI10

    Naima Adedapo / @NAdedapoAI10

    Ashthon Jones / @AJonesAI10

    Brett Loewnstern / @BLOEWENSTERN

    Tim Halperin / @timhalperin

    SEASON 9

    Lee DeWyze / @LeeDeWyze

    Crystal Bowersox / @crystalbowersox

    Casey James / @CaseyEJames

    Michael Lynche / @BigMikeLynche

    Aaron Kelly / @aaronkellyai09

    Siobhan Magnus / @SiobhanMagnusAI

    Tim Urban / @TimUrbanMusic

    Katie Stevens / @thekatiestevens

    Andrew Garcia / @andrewgarcia

    DidiBenami/ @Didibenami

    Lacey Brown / @laceybrown

    Paige Miles / @ThePaigeMiles

    Luke Edgemon / @lukeedgemon

    Todrick Hall / @toddyrockstar

    SEASON 8

    Kris Allen / @KRISALLEN

    Adam Lambert / @adamlambert

    Danny Gokey / @dannygokey

    Allison Iraheta / @AllisonIraheta

    Matt Giraud / @ImMattGiraud

    Anoop Desai / @AnoopDoggDesai

    Lil Rounds / @IDOLLILROUNDS

    Scott MacIntyre / @ScottDMacIntyre

    Megan Joy / @meganjoysings

    Michael Sarver / @michaelsarver1

    Alexis Grace / @RealAlexisGrace

    Jasmine Murray / @JasmineSMurray

    Jorge Nunez / N/A

    Jackie Tohn / @JackieTohn

    Alex Wagner-Trugman / @AlexWTrugs

    Casey Carlson / @CaseyPCarlson

    SEASON 7

    David Cook / @TheDavidCook

    David Archuleta / @DavidArchie

    Syesha Mercado / @syesha

    Jason Castro / @jasoncastro

    Brooke White / @brookewhite

    Carly Smithson / @CarlySmithson

    Kristy Lee Cook / @kristyleecook15

    Michael Johns / @michael_johns

    Ramiele Malubay / @ramielemalubay

    David Hernandez / @itsdavidyo

    Amanda Overmyer / N/A

    Chikezie / @Chikezie_Eze

    Danny Noriega / @DannyNoriega

    SEASON 6

    Jordin Sparks / @TheRealJordin

    Blake Lewis / @BlakeLewis

    Melinda Doolittle / @mdoolittle

    LaKisha Jones / @LaKishaJones

    Chris Richardson / @ImChrisRich

    Phil Stacey / @PhilStacey

    Sanjaya Malakar / @dazeoffire

    Haley Scarnato / @HaleyScarnato

    Gina Glocksen / @Ginasings

    Chris Sligh / @ChrisSligh

    Stephanie Edwards / @edwardsidol6

    Brandon Rogers / @brandonrogersLA

    Jared Cotter / @jaredcotter

    Antonella Barba / @antonellabarba

    SEASON 5

    Taylor Hicks / @TaylorRHicks

    Katharine McPhee / @katharinemcphee

    Elliott Yamin / @elliottyamin

    Chris Daughtry / @CHRIS_Daughtry

    Paris Bennett / @ParisBennett

    Kellie Pickler / @kelliepickler

    Ace Young / @IAMACEYOUNG

    Bucky Covington / @buckycovington

    Mandisa / @mandisaofficial

    Lisa Tucker / @laughlovelisa

    Kevin Covais / @kevincovais

    Melissa McGhee / N/A

    SEASON 4

    Carrie Underwood / N/A

    Bo Bice / @officialBoBice

    Vonzell Solomon / @VonzellSolomon

    Lindsay Cardinale / @cardinalemusic

    Anthony Fedorov / @anthonyfedorov

    Scott Savol / @ScottSavol

    Constantine Maroulis / @ConstantineM

    Anwar Robinson / @ANWARrobinson

    Nadia Turner / N/A

    Nikko Smith / @Nikkosmith

    Jessica Sierra / @jessicasierra

    Mikalah Gordon / @mikalahgordon

    SEASON 3

    Fantasia / @TasiasWord

    Diana DeGarmo / @DianaDeGarmo

    Jasmine Trias / @jasminetrias

    La Toya London / @LaToyaLondon

    George Huff / @Georgehuff4real

    John Stevens / @jbstevensiv

    Jennifer Hudson / @IAMJHUD

    Jon Peter Lewis / @jonpeterlewis

    Camile Velasco / @CamileVelasco

    Amy Adams / N/A

    Matthew Rogers / N/A

    Leah LaBelle / @LaBelleMusik

    SEASON 2

    Ruben Studdard / @RubenStuddard

    Clay Aiken / @clayaiken

    Kimberley Locke / @KimberleyLocke

    Kimberly Caldwell / @_kimcaldwell

    Josh Gracin / @joshgracin

    Vanessa Olizarez / @OlivarezVanessa

    Charles Grigsby / @charlesgrigsby

    Trenyce / @Trenyce

    Carmen Rasmusen / @CarmenRasmusen

    Rickey Smith / N/A

    Corey Clark / @CDCMUSIC

    Julia DeMato / N/A

    SEASON 1

    Kelly Clarkson / @kelly_clarkson

    Justin Guarini / @justin_guarini

    Nikki McKibbin / @nikkimckibbin

    Tamyra Gray / @tamyragray

    RJ Helton / @RJ_Helton

    Christina Christian / N/A

    Ryan Starr / @RyanStarr

    AJ Gil / @AJGil

    Jim Verraros / @JimVerarros

    Ejay Day / N/A

    Kristin Holt Adams / @kristinadamstv

    Judges / Producers / Coaches / Other Idol staff & crew

    Ryan Seacrest / @RyanSeacrest

    Randy Jackson / @YO_RANDYJACKSON

    Jennifer Lopez / @JLo

    Steven Tyler / @IamStevenT

    Nigel Lythgoe (executive producer) / @dizzyfeet

    Jimmy Iovine (Interscope Records) / @mrInterscope

    Debra Byrd (vocal coach) / @ByrdsStarSchool

    Michael Orland (vocal coach) / @MichaelOrland

    Ray Chew (musical director) / @RayChewLive

    Destinee and Paris (background singers) / @DestineeParis

    Miles Siggins (stylist) / @Miles_Siggins

    Cory Almeida (audience warm up guy) / @CoryLive

  • ‘X-Men: First Class’ Sky Ads Appear Over L.A. (Photo)

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    A loyal Heat Vision reader sent this in today while at a rooftop BBQ in West L.A.

    The Xs have been popping up all weekend long, denoting a marketing blitz that will be kicking into high gear this week in advance of this Friday’s opening of the X-Men prequel directed by Matthew Vaughn and produced by Bryan Singer (among others).

    taken from:

    THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/x-men-first-class-sky-193118

  • DEREK RAMSAY & ANGELICA PANGANIBAN: MAY MGA TAO NGA BANG GUSTO SILANG PABAGSAKIN?

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    derek: all for the love of angelica.
    angelica: no intrigues can put her down

    Written By

    RINO FERNAN SILVERIO

    Tatlong taon na ang itinatagal ng relasyong Derek Ramsay at Angelica panganiban. pero ang ipinagtataka ng dalawa, lalo na itong si Angelica, hindi na nilubayan ng intriga ang kanilang pagsasama.Mula nang maging mag-on sila nung 2006, lahat na yata ng klase ng intriga, kontrobersya, tsismis at kung anu-anong espekulasyon at akusasyon, ipinukol na sa kanila. Like, sobrang ‘chickboy’ raw itong si Derek na kahit saan magpunta, mapalayo lang kay Angelica ng isang araw, pagiging chickboy kaagad ang inaatupag.
    Tulad nung magtungo ito ng Dumaguete para mag-recruit ng player ng Frisbies team na ino-organize niya, may babae raw na sumalubong sa kanya roon at nag-check-in na kasama niya sa hotel. Ngayon, sila naman ni Erich Gonzales na naging kapareha niya sa teleseryeng “Magkaribal” noon at sa indie film na “Corazon” na nai-shooting na nila- sila naman ngayon ang naiintriga. Na kesyo sina Derek at Erich na daw ngayon! Na diumano, without Angelica’s knowledge, may lihim na relasyong namamagitan na raw between Erich and Derek. to the point na ipinakilala na raw ni Derek itong si Erich sa kanyang ina. At hindi lang ‘yun…
    May umiikot pang tsismis na itong si Derek ay may sex video at may sakit na cancer. Ano ba ang katotohanan sa mga isyung ito?
    Sabi ni Derek: “Actually, the only thing that most affected me is the cancer issue. Not because dahil sa akin, kasi alam ko naman na wala akong cancer. Nu’ng napabalita ‘yan, nabigla ako dahil sa tatlong ‘Derek Ramsay’ sa pamilya namin: ako, yung father ko at at yung fourteen year old na brother ko. kaya nung nakarating sa akin ang ‘canser issue”, tinawagan ko agad ang father ko at tinanong kung may sakit ba siya ng cancer at baka inililihim lang niya sa akin? Nagkataon pa nun na kagagaling lang niya sa ospital at nagpa-check-up. Alam n’yo, nagalit pa siya sa akin. wala raw siyang sakit! At lalong walang cancer! Huwag daw akong magpapapatol sa mga ganung intriga!”
    Dagdag pa ni Derek: “Alam ko yung totoo, e. Kung totoong may sex video ako, o kung totoong may cancer ako, o may ibang babae ako- I just threw over my shoulder and move-on!”
    Pero kahit anong tibay at tatag, madalas, ang mga artista’y tinatalo pa rin ng mga mapanirang isyu. Lalo na kung malayong-malayo ito sa katotohanan. gayundin si Angelica na bagamat nag-desisyon nang hindi na papatol sa anumang mga isyu ay bumibigay pa rin at lumalaban. pa rin ang katarayan.

    derek and angelica: love amidst an evil society.

    Madalas, kapag pikon na pikon na, bumibigay pa rin ito at nakapagsasalita ng: “Mahirap po kasing patumbahin kami ni Derek. Pinatibay na ho kasi kami ng panahon at pinatibay n’yo na kami. Kung patuloy nyo kaming hihilain paibaba, patuloy naman kaming lalaban paitaas.”
    Pero mahal lang talaga ni Angelica si Derek. At walang makakagiba sa pagmamahalang iyon! Kaya sa kabila ng desisyong magbabago na ng imahe itong si Angelica, tinatalo pa rin siya ng sobrang pagmamahal niya kay Derek. Lalaban siya, maipagtanggol lang niya ang kanyang relasyon.Kesehodang siya na ang lumabas na masama, ang mataray, ang matapang, ang insecure at mapagbintang. Lahat ng iyon ay babalewalain niya, maipagtanggol lang ang ayon sa kanya ay kinaiinggitang magandang pagmamahalan nila ni Derek.
    Naniniwala si Angelica na talagang meron lang taong gustong umatake sa kanila ni Derek. Ang pinakahuli nga ay ang isyung ‘hiwalay’ na sila ni Derek. At ang pinagtataka pa nila ni Derek, yung mga lumang isyu ay muling binubuhay para pag-awayin lang sila. Tulad nitong ‘Dumaguete issue’ at ngayon, yung sa kanila ni Erich Gonzales na nung isang taon pa kapwa sinagot na nina Derek at Angelica ang isyu na yan.
    Sabi muli ni Derek: “To tell you the truth, hindi lang kami nagkasama ni Erich sa teleseryeng ‘Magkaribal’, nagkaroon din kami ng indie film, yun ngang ‘Corazon’. At may ilan pa kaming pagsasamahan na mga projects ni Erich inthe future. Hindi na namin dapat pang patulan ito ni Angelica dahil alam naman niya ang totoo ukol rito.”
    Kaya lang daw siya nagsasalita ay parang lumalabas na si Erich ang umeeksena at nanggugulo sa relasyon nila ni Angelica.
    “Parang lumalabas na si Erich yung pumapasok sa eksena at nanggugulo sa magandang friendship nila ni Angelica. My mom asked me if she could meet Erich in person, sa totoo lang. And Erich naman was so nice to say yes. Angel knows about this. So, ano ang isyu ukol rito? And to think na ito ay nangyari na at nasagot na namin almost one year ago! Angelica and I have been together for almost three years now, And we’re really very, very happy. So, I don’t know why.”
    Sagot naman ni Angelica:
    “Oh, yes! MAMATAY SILA SA INGGIT! I’m sure na ang gumagawa ng intrigang ‘yan ay naglalaway na naman ngayon! Ano naman kaya ang next na gagawin natin para mapatumba sila? Sorry, no? Payaman na kami ng payaman at painit na kami ng painit dahil sa ginagawa nyong yan!”
    Tanong: Kung painit ng painit at patibay ng patibay ang kanilang relasyon, bakit patuloy silang iniintriga ng kanilang mga detractors? Ano ba ang meron sa tambalang Derek-Angelica na wala sa ibang magkarelasyon?
    Pagmamahal.—*

  • IN A PERFECT SMOKE-FREE WORLD

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    IN A PERFECT SMOKE-FREE WORLD


    by JOSE JAVIER REYES
    (TAKEN FROM HIS BLOG “CHOKING ON MY ADOBO”
    http://chokingonmyadobo.blogspot.com/2011/05/in-perfect-smoke-free-world.html)

    Some of my friends are going completely ballistic.

    The MetroManila Development Authority’s campaign to completely eradicate all these nicotine junkies from the city has created havoc. Soon absolutely no one is allowed to smoke in main and secondary streets in the entire Metropolis. We are not talking just Manila here but all the cities covered by the office … going as far as, uh, Bulacan?

    So how is that?

    You cannot smoke inside restaurants. You cannot smoke inside malls. You cannot smoke in government buildings. You cannot smoke in airports. You cannot smoke in offices and schools. If you are one of those who find ultimate pleasure sucking in smoke down your throat and into your lungs …. you have to step out of wherever you are for your nicotine shot, right? As if that is not hassle enough.

    And now you cannot smoke in public places in Manila. (Insert canned laughter here.)

    I stopped smoking a little over three years ago.

    I started the habit when I was about sixteen years old. I began with a stick of Marlboro Red or two … until that eventually progressed into Marlboro Green, then Pall Mall … then eventually Philip Morris. By the time I hit fifty, I was smoking about a pack and a half to two packs a day. I used to buy cigarettes by the piece. Then I bought them by the pack. Eventually, out of an attempt to save money, I bought them by the carton.

    I justified my nicotine addiction to my stressful occupation and pre-occupations. I worked in media. My life was full of deadlines and assholes. I needed to … uhm, relax. Puff … puff.

    Plus the fact that it looked good puffing a cigarette while drinking coffee. It looked good blowing smoke while clinging onto a glass of Gin and Vodka tonic at a bar, making goo-goo eyes and doing Vogue poses in order to look attractive. The cigarette dangling from my nicotine stained fingers was a security blanket: the act of sucking in the smoke then blowing it out with pursed lips or through my nose was something to do.

    I smoked inside my car. I smoked inside my office. I smoked in my bedroom. I smelled of smoke from the moment I wake up (drink your mug of coffee, read the headline of the Inquirer then see what Conrad de Quiros has to say, while lighting my first of many cigarettes throughout the day)until the final credits of my day started scrolling down my tired mind (one finally fag to end the adventure of the past day). I smelled of smoke … and I did not notice it. And I did not give a damn.

    I did not give a damn but my mother did. Shall I tell you of the times she would cut out clippings from newspapers and magazines showing the perils of smoking? Or she would cut out pictures of lungs infested with cancer attributed to smoking … or asking me to spell emphysema in a single breath? I would come home … and dear Mama would have something tacked on my cork board, usually an article about sure-death from a habit that I should not have even started.

    Ah, well. But that’s the way of all mothers.

    Then there is this worldwide anti-smoking campaign that made any smoker’s life regress from unfair to downright miserable. There was this big deal about second hand smoke (or how your health can be jeopardized because you are in the same room as a nicotine junkie). And soon enough, the smoking section of restaurants, airports including airplanes became extinct. Even taking a relatively short plane ride — say, Manila to Bangkok — was a nerve wrecking experience for a smoker who anticipates claustrophobia mixed with the inability to light a joint.

    But perhaps my worst experience was having to go outside for my nicotine break at the height of winter. I had to step outside the balcony of my hotel room in Barcelona, freezing my ass off at nine in the evening just to take a smoke. Worse, I was crammed inside a very small smoking lounge in the airport with about twenty other fellow junkies trying to get my fill.

    Ironically, it is not all these that made me kick the habit. It was not a spur of the moment decision either.

    To begin with, whether one realizes it or not, smoking is a very expensive diversion to ruin one’s health. At P35.00 to P40.00 per pack of my favorite menthol cigarette, I figured out that I spent approximately P53.00 to P70.00 per day just to keep my mouth occupied and smelling like the sewers. That total to something like P490.00 a week or P1960 a month. I figured out that I will not only be saving close to two grand per month … but more so, sparing myself of medical bills if and when …

    Worse was the fact that I was getting bad bouts of colds almost every month as well. Together with that came coughing spells that almost had me cringing on the floor gasping for air. I found myself using my health card all too often, diagnosed as having a variety of upper respiratory infections which include pharyngitis … and eventually developing what my doctor called bronchial asthma. OK, that did it.

    One day, while at work filming inside a hospital, I ran out of cigarettes.

    It was such a tedious and needless exercise to go all the way to the parking lot of that medical institution just to take a puff of my cigarette. Worse, it was already exasperating to go on panic mode when it slips my mind to replenish my stock of cigarettes. So I decided to quit. Just like that. I told one of my assistants, “I think I will stop smoking.” Yes, just like that. And I did. And I have not smoked a cigarette … or even taken a puff for more than three years.

    I feel good about this.

    I also realized that it is much harder thinking of how difficult it is to stop smoking than just ending the addiction all together. God knows I tried everything before, including those silly nicotine patches that promised a slow but effective weaning process. But nothing beats good old cold turkey. Yes, there will be that craving … yet all it takes is to condition your mind to think of something else. Maybe gulp a glass of water. Or shove chewing gum on your oral cavity. But I think all that is overrated drama.

    It is not a matter of having a steel will or a determination to swim the English Channel. Quitting a habit … is making a decision to do it … and just doing it. Like losing weight. Or dumping a stupid lover. Or reinventing your existence.

    But indeed, there are repercussions. You gain weight not because you have re-channeled your oral fixation. You start eating with such gusto because, as my doctor described so vividly, the nicotine coating on your tongue wears off and suddenly your taste buds are fully operational again. You add pounds because food never tasted so good again.

    Perhaps the worst adverse reaction is that after a while you cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke. You are disgusted with the smell of the breath of smokers … or the way smoke clings onto the upholstery, the curtains and clothes (whether yours or somebody else’s). You get irritated by the argument whether you should stay inside a restaurant or choosing to dine al fresco because your companion happens to be a smoker. And if you choose to dine indoors, you get so irritated when your dinner mate excuses himself like five times in a span of one hour to take a step outside and puff a cigarette.

    When you begin to feel so much better … and you regain a voice that can match that of Enrico Caruso the next time you go to a Videoke showdown, you ask yourself whatever made you stick to that habit for years on end … and why it took so long for you to realize that you are doing the best thing for yourself by raising the chances for a longer life.

    Maybe worse than worst is that you start telling all your smoker friends to quit, giving an inspiring example of your life and transformation. And boring them to death in the process. I realize that I have become my mother.

    Yes, some of my friends are going crazy cursing the MMDA for their new law to put smokers into the category of extinction. But honestly — I am glad. No, I am happy. To quit smoking is an individual decision. But it helps that the government is helping others help themselves in taking that all too overrated leap to realize that life can be made a little bit better with just a little less smoke.

  • PHOTO GALLERY: AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 10 FINALE!

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25:  Finalist Lauren Alaina, host Ryan Seacrest, and finalist Scotty McCreery speak onstage during Fox's "American Idol 2011" finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)

    Scotty won! This young country singer who did prove his versatility as a singer turned out to be the grand winner of American Idol Season 10!
    Watched by millions of people all-over the globe, the leading talent search show in the world was fascinating and exciting- as it gave renewed enthusiasms and inspirations to people who dreams of making a big name as a singer someday.

    Till then. Next year, people will be anticipating the next American Idol, Season 11. Who will be the next winner? For now, let’s all swoon for Scotty!!!

    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: American Idol contestants perform onstage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Singer Adam Lambert arrives at Fox’s “American Idol” season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: (L-R) Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler walk onstage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: American Idol Contestants Naima Adedapo, Thia Megia, Karen Rodriguez, Ashthon Jones, Pia Toscano, and Haley Reinhart perform onstage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Singer Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Singers Haley Reinhart (L) and Tony Bennett perform onstage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: (L-R) Singers Paul McDonald, Casey Abrams, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone, and James Durbin perform onstage during Fox’s “American Idol 2011” finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2011/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Singer Carrie Underwood arrives at Fox’s “American Idol” season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
    OS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Singer David Cook arrives at Fox’s “American Idol” season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
    LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Rapper Lil Jon (L) and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez arrive at Fox’s “American Idol” season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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  • DIRECTOR PAUL SORIANO HAS TO WAIT THREE MORE YEARS BEFORE TYING THE KNOT WITH GIRLFRIEND TONI GONZAGA!

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    Director Paul Soriano has to wait 3 more years before tying the knot with gf Toni Gonzaga
    Taken from Miss Toni Gonzaga’s FB Notes
    on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 7:18pm

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    Written by Boy Abunda

    toni gonzaga and director paul soriano: a match made in heaven!
    from a clan of film artists: direk paul soriano.
    she proved to be a very nice and loving fiancee- that’s toni!

    TONI GONZAGA AND longtime boyfriend Direk Paul Soriano have been together for four years kaya marami ang curious if they already have marriage plans. Tumitindi pa ang isyu dahil sa mga forecast na may matatanggap daw ngayong taon si Toni na wedding proposal.

    three years of wait? no problem!
    everybody’s “dream hubby-to-be” is PAUL.

    Kung tutuusin, wala namang problema dahil boto ang kanilang pamilya sa kanilang relasyon. Toni’s father, Mr. Carlito Gonzaga, prays na magkatuluyan silang dalawa.

    Ilang tulog na lang ay June na, ang buwan ng kasalan. Hindi pa ba wish ni Toni na sana ay maglakad na rin siya patungong altar as a June bride? Muling inulit ni Toni ang kanyang sinabi noon sa isang interview that they still have to wait for three years before getting married. Alam daw ni Direk Paul na ang ideal age of marriage niya is 30 years old. “27 pa lang ako so, maghihintay pa ako ng three years para ma-enjoy ko naman iyong mga opportunities na dumarating ngayon,” paliwanag ni Toni.

    Kamakailan ay nagsalita rin si Direk Paul tungkol sa isyu when he was interviewed by The Buzz on the set of Star Magic’s Station ID shoot na siya ang direktor. “She wants three years then three years I’ll wait. I pray every night that she’s the one I’ll spend my life with. I think we’ve invested four years of our lives together – through the tough times and the good times and we’re still here together happy as ever. I definitely pray three years later it’s us. If she says three years then I’ll wait. Siya ang boss, eh.”

    toni with her co-hosts in “the buzz”, her sunday afternoon show.

    Bilib ako sa tibay ng relasyon ng dalawa. They are an amazing match. Direk Paul loves Toni so much that he’s willing to wait for her kahit abutin pa ng tatlong taon ang kanyang paghihintay. Pero sabi nga ng isang kasabihan, kung may tiyaga may nilaga. Ang mahalaga ay mahal nila ang isa’t isa at masaya sila kapag magkasama.

    Sinasabing gusto raw nila sa Taytay ganapin ang kanilang kasal. “Taytay is like a second home to me. If she wants to get married in Taytay, we’ll get married in Taytay. I’ll leave the wedding to her. Just tell me what time, where and I’ll show up. For me talaga the wedding is about her. I’ll just be there,” Direk Paul said.

    Sinagot din ni Direk Paul kung totoo ang balita na nagpapatayo na siya ng bahay para kay Toni. “Am I building a house for her? No, not yet. That’s definitely something in my future plans.”

    Kaibigan, usap tayo muli!