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hindi ko gusto ang choices... hana kimi, meteor garden at maria mercedes? after sa nangyari sa betty la fea at only you, i think it's a bad idea to do another adaptation... swerte na nga lang sa my girl at nadala ni kim kahit papano yung role although madalas na nakakairita sila dun...

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Pacman denies the intrigues regarding his wife's so-called possessiveness
by Heidi Anicete | August 18, 2009 7:36 AM | Share this article

Bunsod na rin ng tinatamasang rurok ng kasikatan ngayon ng Pambansang Kamao na si Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, hindi maiwasan ang pagiging malapit nito sa intriga partikular na sa usapin ng pagkaka-link sa ilang sikat na personalities sa showbiz. Minsan nang napabalita si Pacman sa dati nitong leading lady na si Ara Mina; at sa ngayong paparating niyang movie kasama ang WWE wrestling superstar na si Dave Batista, muli'y panibagong intriga na naman ang pilit na ibinabato sa kanya kaugnay naman ng di umano'y biglang pagpapalit nito ng leading lady.

Ayon sa ilang mga bulung-bulungan, ang orihinal sanang katambal dito ni Pacman ay ang half-Pinoy na miyembro ng grupong Pussycat Dolls na si Nicole Scherzinger; ngunit dala na rin daw ng pagiging selosa ng asawang si Jinkee Pacquiao, kinailangan raw na palitan agad ito. Mabilis namang pinabulaanan ni Pacman ang ispekulasyong ito. Tugon niya kaugnay ng nasabing isyu, conflict of schedule lamang raw ang naging problema at wala ritong kinalaman ang sinasabi nilang matinding pagbabakod sa kanya ng kanyang maybahay. "Pinalitan kasi 'di pareho ang schedule namin" maikling paliwanag ni Pacquiao kaugnay ng bahagyang alteration na ito sa kanyang upcoming movie, kung saan pupunan di umano ng sexy actress na si Ruffa Mae Quinto ang nabakanteng pwesto.

Kaugnay ng usapin ng pagseselos, binigyang diin ni Pacman na normal lang naman daw ito sa mag-asawa; ngunit paliwanag nga niya, sinisiguro naman raw nila ni Jinkee na palaging nasa tamang lugar ang naturang emosyong ito sa pagitan nila. At sa kabila nga ng lahat ng bulung-bulungang patuloy na sinusubok ang relasyon nilang mag-asawa, nananatili naman raw maayos ang kanilang pagsasama. Kongkretong paglalarawan nga niya dito, "Maganda naman pagsasama namin, para kaming magkaibigan din bilang mag-asawa."

Coco Martin credits his training for his career success
by Fionna Acaba | August 18, 2009 11:13 AM | Share this article

After gaining international recognition for his indie film roles, Coco Martin’s career is steadily becoming something more than what he expected. “Hindi ko pinangarap dati na magiging artista ako kasi nung bata ako sobrang mahiyain ako. Kung baga dahan-dahang dumating sakin itong mga opportunities then naisip ko nandito na eh, bahala na.”

Coco has even been called the Gael Garcia Bernal of the Philippines. Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal made a name in the international scene because of his films like Y Tu Mama Tambien and Babel. ABS-CBN.com asked Coco about this comparison, he replied, “I think dahil ito sa mga projects ko na mga indie. Every time gumagawa ako lagi naico-compete sa abroad, then siguro nasanay na sa akin yung mga tao na lagi akong kasali sa mga festival. Sa isang festival minsan apat na pelikula ko ang naglalaban-laban. Proud ako at least napapansin nila ako at nare-recognize nila mga pinaghihirapan ko at nagkakaroon ng importansya sa kanila,” Coco shared.

Coco credits his accomplishments to the trainings he has gone through. “Naging maswerte rin ako na maganda yung training na napuntahan ko, like eto nga bago ako sumabak sa mainstream dumaan muna ako sa indie. Nag-theater din ako before, student theater, nagpapalabas kami sa mga eskwelahan tapos nag-commercial din ako dati, bago ako nakapunta sa mainstream, mahaba na yung pinagdaanan ko.”

Jason Abalos stars in the upcoming teleserye ‘Nagsimula sa Puso’
by Napoleon Quintos | August 18, 2009 9:04 AM | Share this article

ABS-CBN recently unveiled its line-up of new shows at the Trade Launch last August 13 at the NBC Tent, which included the teleserye Nagsimula sa Puso headlined by Jason Abalos and Maja Salvador. ABS-CBN.com had a chat with Jason back stage at the Trade Launch where he shared his excitement about this new project. “Masaya ako nung nasabi sa akin itong project na ‘to. Ngayon mas mature na roles na ‘yung gagampanan namin ni Maja. Dati kasi mga pa-cute lang ang ginagawa namin. Bale ang story ng Nagsimula sa Puso magsisimula sa mga students pa kami hanggang magkaka pamilya kami. Maraming mangyayari sa mga characters namin. Very soon mag-start na kaming mag-taping.”

Jason got his break in showbiz as a contestant in Star Circle Quest 2 in 2004. After appearing in a numerous TV dramas and winning the Best Actor Award from Gawad Urian for the independent film Endo, Jason is considered one of the best young actors of today. But in spite the experience and recognition, the 23-year-old Nueva Ecija native said he still feels the challenge with every new role he is given. “Nung nakikinig ako sa story conference namin kinakabahan ako kasi ang bibigat ng mga twists na dapat abangan. Nai-imagine ko ‘yung mga eksena at hindi ko alam kung magagawa ko ba. Pero sa tingin ko malaking challenge ito kaya ready akong ibigay lahat ng makakaya ko para sa role.”

The young actor said that he is very thankful to ABS-CBN and Star Magic for entrusting him with good projects over the years. For him, a big teleserye like Nagsimula sa Puso is proof that his efforts to improve his acting is undoubtedly paying off. “Sobrang happy ko na nare-recognize rin ng management ‘yung ginagawa ko kaya ako ‘yung nilagay nila sa teleserye na ‘to. Kahit na may iba ring big stars tulad nina Gerald (Anderson) and Jake (Cuenca) naaalala pa rin ako pagdating sa mga malalaking projects. Wala na yata akong mahihiling pa.”

Jason told ABS-CBN.com that as a lead star there is definitely the pressure to earn high ratings for Nagsimula sa Puso. “Siyempre nandun na ‘yung pressure na sana mataas din ang ratings. Sa lahat naman ng shows ‘yun ang goal mo e. Mas malaki ang pressure sa artista kasi ikaw ‘yung ibinebenta sa teleserye. Dahil ikaw ‘yung napapanood ‘yung maliit na pagkakamali mo ang mapapansin ng mga tao. Tsaka sa teleserye kasi ang malaking challenge e ma-maintain mo ‘yung mataas na ratings at hindi magsawa ‘yung mga tao. Pero ang ABS-CBN naman gagawin lahat makapagbigay lang ng magandang programa para sa mga tao.”

Roxanne Guinoo denies that she is quitting showbiz
by Rachelle Siazon | August 18, 2009 9:19 AM | Share this article

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN.com, Roxanne Guinoo talked about her decision to leave behind her sexy image in favor of becoming known as a serious actress. She was supposed to do a stint in Precious Hearts Romances Presents Bud Brothers but Roxanne turned it down because of the many intimate scenes which were required. There were those who were quick to say that she has become picky about her projects, but Roxanne countered that she is just not the type who would plunge into a new role half-heartedly.

“Sa bawat desisyon sa buhay natin, hindi naman pwedeng gagawin mo lang yun dahil kailangan. Ako naman kasi kung ang trabaho ay soap at pang-long term, alam ko yung mga dapat gawin. Kahit naman sa ibang artista, tulad halimbawa ni Ate Claudine (Barretto) na super favorite ko, payag siyang gumawa ng ganitong eksena para sa pelikula, kapag sa TV ganito lang. Siguro ganon din ako. Tutal kahit papaano may napatunayan naman na ako,” she explained.

Once dubbed as the next leading lady by Direk Lauren Dyogi, Roxanne she rose to the challenge via Sineserye Presents Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos and Ligaw Na Bulaklak. She adapted a sexy image for a while but the 23-year-old actress never planned to get stuck with it for the long haul, especially with a fan base comprised mostly of kids and their moms. “Hindi ko naman pwede maexplain sa bawat tao pero may pamilya din akong iniingatan. Nagawa ko na yung ganyan—magpose for a sexy magazine at sexy endorser—sabi ko hanggang dito na na lang ako. After nun tapos na, nagawa ko na. Siyempre pangarap ko rin magkasariling pamilya balang araw. Gusto ko yung mga anak ko maipagmamalaki yung mama nila. Napapansin ko din kasi ‘pag lumalabas ako, mga bata yung lumalapit sa akin. Kaya mas lalo ako na-inspire na yung mga projects na gagawin ko, yung mahahatak mo lalo yung mga bata.”

The demand for Roxanne to be included in TV projects seemed slowed down to a trickle because of this decision, but she remained firm on what she has chosen. “Tinuro din sa amin ni Direk Lauren ‘yan e. Maraming magaganda at talented na artista pero hindi lahat may charisma sa tao. Feeling ko naman kahit papaano na-bless ako ng ganon. Kasi pinaghirapan ko naman talaga kung ano yung narating ko mula SCQ (Star Circle Quest) days ko. Talagang ganon ang buhay artista, may ups and downs. Kung siguro nasa punto ako ngayon na parang gusto muna nila na magpahinga ako dahil madaming issues ang lumalabas... Sa loob-loob ko, I made a decision na sa akin hindi naman big deal. Kung gagawa ako ng isang bagay na hindi buo ang loob ko, hindi lang ako ang magsa-suffer, yung show din. Kapag nangyari yun, paano ko pa maachieve yung mga goals na gusto ko marating?”

In the meantime, there are other blessings coming her way including the good news that The Susan Roces Cinematic Collection Presents Florinda is finally making its debut on primetime TV next month. “Basta ako dasal lang. Wala akong shows sa Dos ngayon pero answered prayer yung bigla kong nalaman na eere na yung Florinda. Basically hindi pa rin ako mawawala sa puso ng mga tao.”

Roxanne is also grateful for the chance to go back to school through a home study program. “Five years akong tumigil. Nacredit naman yung first sem sa La Salle Dasma so baka by next sem second year college na ako. I am taking up Business Management pareho ng ate ko. Kasi ang mama ko inclined sa negosyo. Malaman mo lang kung paano ang sistema, makakapag-ipon ka, madaling maginvest,” she concluded.

oo nga... bakit ba naglalabasan ang mga hypocrites pag may namamatay? di na ba sila nahiya? di ba nila naisip ang mga huling sinabi nila against the person before they died? like MJ... bakit kung kelan sya namatay, saka lang nagsibilihan ang mga tao ng mga cds, dvds, books etc about him? and cory, bakit ngayon panay ang praise sa kanya when nung buhay pa sya at malakas, panay naman ang tirade na di nya napalaki ng maayos si kris, na dapat di na sya nakikialam sa politics... tapos ngayon, she's the woman who brought us back democracy... haaay nako...

isa lang ang naiisip ko... michelle madrigal... yun talaga ang morena... at never pa nagbida ever...

Gabby Concepcion is okay with competing with Sharon Cuneta
by Napoleon Quintos | August 18, 2009 8:13 AM | Share this article

Gabby Concepcion makes his teleserye comeback in ABS-CBN’s Dahil May Isang Ikaw. ABS-CBN.com spoke with Gabby during his solo press conference for the new show, and the actor revealed that he is happy to see how showbiz has improved in the 25 years that he has been in the industry. “Naniniwala ako na nag-improve na talaga ang showbiz natin sa Pilipinas sa lahat ng anggulo since I left. Kaya ‘pag ang mga istorya, mga characters, ‘pag pinagsama-sama 'yan, napili na nila talaga 'yan.Napakasuwerte ng mga kabataan ngayon ‘pag may project sila sa ABS-CBN, kasi napagpilian na, nasala na. Hindi tulad noon na kaunti lang kami, 'O, heto ‘yung script, tirahin na natin 'yan.' Ngayon, like itong Dahil May Isang Ikaw, dumadaan sa butas ng karayom pagdating sa script, sa director, sa scriptwriters, sa istorya, artista. Kapag napasama ka, parang tumama ka sa lotto.”

The award-winning actor added that he is very excited as Dahil May Isang Ikaw reunites him with his big screen leading lady Lorna Tolentino. “Nandun pa rin ‘yung intensity kay Lorna pagdating sa acting. Makikita mo talaga ‘yung emosyon sa mata ni niya. Kapag may mga confrontational scenes at malulungkot na eksena, mararamdaman mo talaga.”

Gabby also has an upcoming movie with Angelica Panganiban entitled I Love You Goodbye, which will be Star Cinema’s entry in December’s Metro Manila Film Festival. But his ex-wife Sharon Cuneta also has a movie in the film fest, Mano Po 6, to be produced by Regal Films. Gabby said that he is not bothered that he and the Megastar will battle it out at the box office because for him it will be for the good of the film industry. “Hindi ko alam ang magiging plano ng Star Cinema pero kung magkakaganun it will be a friendly competition naman. It’s still good for the business. Wala namang problema sa akin kung ano ang maging decision ng management.”

Since Gabby made his showbiz comeback last year after 13 years of absence, Gabby-Sharon fans have been clamoring for a reunion movie project, one that could also possibly include their daughter KC Concepcion. Gabby made a cameo appearance in Sharon’s last box office hit, BFF: Best Friends Forever, but the said scene was shot out of sequence. According to Gabby, doing a movie together is not far from impossible because he and Sharon are now on good terms. “Matagal na kaming okay. We’re now good friends pero hindi naman namin pwedeng ipakita na lang ‘yun basta sa publiko kasi for sure iintrigahin lang kami. Binati ko siya nung nag-guest co-host ako sa Wowowee. Ang question kasi about sa ‘Mr. DJ.’ E nagkaroon ng tuksuhan kaya sabi ko, ‘Binabati ko ‘yung kumanta ng song na ‘yan.’ Ha ha ha!”

Regarding his daughter’s rumored romance with Piolo Pascual, Gabby said that he is not privy to KC’s personal life although he doesn’t see anything wrong if she and Piolo will have a relationship. “Magkakasama nga kami sa Trade Launch (held last August 13). Nagbibiruan na kami ni Piolo, kasama rin si KC. Sabi ko lang kay Piolo, ‘Don’t call me Paps. Just call me kuya!’ Ha ha ha! ‘Yan na ‘yung birubiruan ngayon. Hindi ko alam kung sila na ba talaga. Hindi ko naman pinakikialaman si KC pagdating sa mga ganyang bagay. Pero hindi naman ako tutol kay Piolo. He’s a nice guy, he regularly goes to church. May dahilan kung ano man ang mangyayari sa kanilang dalawa. The choice is still up to them.”

Angel Locsin reveals her plans after ‘Only You’
by Bernie Franco | August 18, 2009 8:28 AM | Share this article

When the press visited Angel Locsin on the last taping day of Only You last August 14, the actress admitted that she had mixed emotions about the teleserye being down to its last few episodes. “Masaya kasi nakapagbigay kami ng magandang teleserye na nakapagpaaliw sa mga tao at malungkot kasi alam mong hindi mo na makakasama ‘yung mga katrabaho mo.”

In the meantime, the actress revealed that her immediate plans after the series include a lot of charity work and traveling. Angel intends to visit poor areas such as Tarlac and Payatas with her Only You colleagues. She also plans to continue supporting the women’s advocacy group Gabriela.

Angel explained that sharing her blessings with the needy is her way of showing her gratitude. She credits her family and friends for influencing her to continue doing charity work. “I’m very lucky ‘yung mga taong nakapaligid sa akin may pakialam sa kapwa, hindi lang ‘yung sarili nila ang iniisip nila. Siyempre ‘yung lahat ng blessings na natatanggap ko dapat lang i-share ang blessings na naibibigay sa ’yo kahit sa maliit na paraan.”

The actress will also be going abroad for some business commitments and to promote Only You. She flew to South Korea on August 17 to shoot for a commercial for a product endorsement. “After nun may [trip to] Florida, USA kami nina Diet (Diether Ocampo) bilang pasasalamat sa TFC (subscribers) kasi ang laki ng suporta nila. Grabe,” she shared. The four-day trip will not include her other leading man, Sam Milby, who will be flying to Ohio to attend his sister’s wedding.

After the US trip, Angel plans to have a family vacation. “Hindi ko pa alam kung babalik ng (South) Korea for vacation, iniisip kong ipasyal din ang sister ko pero medyo tentative pa.”

When she returns from her family trip, Angel is scheduled to start shooting her movie with Aga Muhlach under Star Cinema. If things go as planned, she will then start work on her third teleserye with the Kapamilya network, where she will star opposite John Lloyd Cruz.

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