Jessy Mendiola of the Philippines is Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism! Congratulations!

JESSY MENDIOLA, CHOSEN AS HONORARY AMBASSADOR FOR KOREAN TOURISM

The Philippines' “Maria Mercedes” television drama series star Jessy Mendiola flew to Korea last night October 29, 2013 to meet with the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) for her ceremonial appointment as Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism.

This is a great marketing idea, I suggest our Department of Tourism (DOT) under advertising whiz Secretary Mon Jimenez consider also hiring or inviting a Korean celebrity or VIP to be our ambassador for Philippine tourism? We know that South Korea is one of Asia's wealthiest nations, and many of their tourists like the Philippines already and most specially our beach destination of Boracay. Perhaps DOT can also seek out a Chinese celebrity to be our goodwill ambassador for Philippine tourism not only in China, but to include majority ethnic Chinese societies like Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau?

Image below of the beautiful actress Jessy Mendiola was sent to this blog by ABS CBN 2, thanks!

The beautiful actress and model Jessy will immediately attend to her duties as ambassador in her five-day trip as she is slated to meet with KTO Chairman Charm Lee and go around the country’s famous tourist spots to promote Korea’s tourism to Philippines.

“I am very honored and thankful that the KTO chose me as ambassador. The Koreans are very nice to me when I visited their country and they instantly became dear to my heart,” said Jessy.

The newest Philippine TV primetime princess is no stranger to Korea since she’s been there for several times to do the KBS show “World Date with Shinee” and to do some photo shoots for a magazine. She was also chosen by a Korean mobile messaging application as endorser.

Jessy currently sizzles the Philippine television screens as “Maria Mercedes” every weeknights on primetime.

Another image of the pretty TV star Jessy Mendiola below, sent to this blog by ABS CBN 2:

The story continues to heat up even more now that Mercedes (Jessy Mendiola) and Luis (Jake Cuenca) are officially an item. Mercedes’ past also haunts her as she crosses paths, after a long time, with the man who destroyed her family. 

How far can Mercedes and Luis’ relationship go? What will Misty (Nikki Gil) and Malvina (Vivian Velez) do to tear them apart? Will Magnolia (Vina Morales) finally find Mercedes and her siblings?

Viewers can follow the bittersweet story of “Maria Mercedes,” weeknights, on Philippine television network ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. It is a remake and a Philippine version of the South American television drama of the same title.

Beautiful and popular actress Jessy Mendiola travelling to South Korea as tourism envoy, image below sent to this blog by ABS CBN 2, thanks very much!

Philippines' CONGRESSIONAL SPOUSES DAWN ZULUETA & ASSUNTA DE ROSSI WANT PORK BARREL SCRAPPED

CONGRESSIONAL SPOUSES DAWN ZULUETA & ASSUNTA DE ROSSI WANT PORK BARREL SCRAPPED

The Philippines' beautiful movie and television actresses married to congressmen Dawn Zulueta and Assunta de Rossi express their frustration over the alleged misuse of lawmakers’ Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel in the ABS CBN 2 television program Tapatan Ni Tunying this Thursday (September 19, 2013) hosted by Anthony Taberna.

Will President Noynoy Aquino agree to their outspoken opinions to scrap the controversial pork barrel, which seems to be the overwhelming sentiment and clamor of the public too here in the Philippines?





Dawn Zulueta image from ABS CBN



Assunta de Rossi image below from ABS CBN




Dawn Zuleta image below sourced from interaksyon.com

Assunta de Rossi image sourced from lookataktor.com

Dawn believes that scrapping the pork barrel will solve the corruption.

“Let’s just remove the pork barrel from them,” she said.

“At least, we are able to determine the ones serving sincerely,” Assunta stated agreeing on Dawn’s statement.

Dawn and Assunta also talk about their personal lives and how they adjust from celebrity world to politics.

Dawn, the wife of Davao del Norte Rep. Anton Lagdameo Jr., said she did not want her husband to be involved in politics at first, but when opportunity to serve the country knocked on Anton’s door, she decided to support him nonetheless.

“The politics and entertainment industry are almost similar. When he needs me, I am always beside him,” Dawn said.

Meanwhile, Assunta, who has been married to Negros Occidental Rep. Jules Ledesma for ten years, shares her desire of having their first baby.

“After the elections, I told him that this time, I should be one of his top priorities since he is now on his last term. I’m just saying that he could slow down and think of a family,” Assunta said.

Don’t miss “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) this Thursday (September 19), 4:45 PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying or like www.facebook.com/TNTunying.

MGA MAY BAHAY NG KONGRESISTA, DAWN AT ASSUNTA NAGSALITA SA PORK BARREL SCAM SA "TNT"

Nagpahayag ng malaking panghihinayang sina Dawn Zulueta at Assunta de Rossi, parehong asawa ng mga kongresista, sa diumano’y paglustay sa Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) o pork barrel ng ilang mambabatas sa Tapatan Ni Tunying ngayong Huwebes (Setyembre 19).

Paniwala ni Dawn aktres, ang tuluyang pagbasura sa pork barrel ang reresolba sa kurapsyon.

“Tanggalin na lang natin ang pork barrel mula sa kanila,” saad niya.

“Dito, malalaman talaga natin kung sinu-sino ‘yong mga taos-pusong naglilingkod,” sabi ni Assunta bilang pagsang-ayon kay Dawn.

Magbabahagi rin sina Dawn at Assunta ng tungkol sa kanilang personal na buhay partikular sa kung paano nila nababalanse ang showbiz at pulitika kaugnay ng pagkakaroon nila ng asawang pulitiko.

Ayon kay Dawn, maybahay ni  Davao del Norte Rep. Anton Lagdameo Jr., tutol siya sa pagpasok nito sa pulitika noong una, ngunit nang mabigyang pagkakataon si Anton na makapagsilbi sa bayan, buong-puso niya na lamang itong sinuportahan.

“Madali lang naman makapag-adjust. Ang pulitika at showbiz, halos pareho lang. Kapag kailangan niya ako, nandoon lang ako,” pahayag ni Dawn.

Samantala, pinarating naman ni Assunta ang kasabikan nito na magkaroon ng panganay na anak gayong sampung taon na rin silang kasal ni Negros Occidental Rep. Jules Ledesma.

“Pagkatapos ng eleksyon, sabi ko, sana ako naman ‘yong maging prayoridad niya tutal huling termino na niya ito. Ang sinasabi ko lang, dahan-dahan muna sa pulitika at isipin naman mina ang pamilya,” sabi ni Assunta.

Sarah Geronimo & Daniel Padilla movie would become biggest box office hit in the Philippines, agree?

I believe that to create the biggest record-breaking box office hit in the Philippines, there should be a movie starring the talented singer/actress Sarah Geronimo and the rising star actor Daniel Padilla. This is what I would do if I'm a movie producer like Star Cinema. If just in case they do produce this, don't forget to pay me royalty for this idea??? Joke only.

Seriously, this my proposal for a new movie, do you agree? Why or why not?

Here are some of my reasons...

#1. Both are young, though Daniel is 7 years younger, Sarah still looks and acts very young.

#2. Sarah has genuine charisma, is a natural comedian, acts well, Daniel is naturally talented.

#3. Daniel is more popular than John Lloyd Cruz and ideal as a younger guy, while Sarah Geronimo is I think more ideal than Kathryn Bernardo too? :)

#4. Both superstars have huge followings among the young generation, they are the ideal movie partners.

#5. Sarah has squeaky clean & wholesome image, while Daniel can be cultivated to be rugged and a bit roguish or rebellious in movie character, so they can act in an interesting hit film?

If I were a movie producer, I would pair these two stars and break Philippine box office records!

Share your opinions?

Philippine actresses: 51-year-old Lorna Tolentino looks younger than 43-year-old Gretchen Barretto

The 51-year-old Lorna Tolentino looks younger than 43-year-old Gretchen Barretto

Tonight---July 29, 2013---I met and briefly chatted with actresses Lorna Tolentino and Gretchen Barretto of the Philippines at the opening of the Naci Comfort Food Restaurant at Unit 3, Two Parkade, 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. 

By the way, the foods were delicious and the music was delightful. The opening night was dedicated in memory of their former consultant Chef Ed Quimson, who died last year reportedly at only age 48.

How come Lorna Tolentino looked younger than Gretchen Barretto, despite the eights years gap between the two, was it because of Gretchen's make-up or Lorna's shorter hair?

The image below of the beautiful Lorna Tolentino, sourced from philstar.com





Image below of Gretchen Barretto dated 2009, sourced from philstar.com




Lorna told me she just starred in the indie film entitled Burgos, which is the tale of a mother's endless search for a lost son---Edith Burgos and Jonas Burgos---who was a young leftist activist believed to have been abducted by the Philippine military. Lorna plays the role of Edith Burgos.

Images below of Edith Burgos, a photo of her missing son Jonas Burgos, plus actress Lorna Tolentino,  sourced from philstar.com





Other celebrities present at the inaugural of Naci resto included actress Julia Montes, Gretchen's boyfriend businessman Antonio "Tony Boy" Cojuangco, and others.

The foods at Naci restaurant are very delicious. The three owners are businessman Naci Nocom, Chevrolet car dealer Milton Ngu and former ABS-CBN 2 talent, De La Salle University graduate and beautiful the young entrepreneur Natasha Villaroman. Natasha was recently a TV commercial model for Olay.

Image below of Natasha Villaroman, sourced from the facebook.com page of Olay Philippines.

JC de Vera of TV 5 transfer today to ABS-CBN 2 of the Philippines, Congratulations! What future for him now?

Former TV5 actor JC de Vera of the Philippines has just today transferred to ABS-CBN 2, he was formerly managed by Anabelle Rama. Congratulations!

Now the various young actors of this network shall have new competition, this is a smart strategy of the Lopezes of ABS-CBN 2, to nurture and encourage numerous actors and actresses, so not being just dependent on a few big superstars who can easily transfer or be pirated by others when their contracts expire. Nobody is indispensible?

I just received this news via email from his new TV network this afternoon... What will be his future in this new studio?


Image below of actor JC de Vera, sourced from facebook.com





Image of actor JC de Vera, sourced from interaksyon.com





Image below from facebook.com

 




JC DE VERA: IT’S A DREAM COME TRUE TO BE A KAPAMILYA.

Actor JC De Vera is now officially a Kapamilya after signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN today (July 29, 2013).

“Admittedly, I am nervous and I am very overwhelmed because it’s a dream come true to be a Kapamilya,” said JC.  He revealed that he will start taping for an upcoming teleserye in August. He also said that he is open to do any role whether for drama, action, and even comedy. “I am very willing to do all the projects the management will offer,” he said.

Present during the signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, JC de Vera, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, talent handler Necie Concio (representing JC’s manager, Leo Dominguez). and ABS-CBN business unit head Deo Endrinal.





The Tagalog version of the news emailed to me by ABS-CBN 2:

JC DE VERA, KAPAMILYA NA! Opisyal na Kapamilya na ang aktor na si JC De Vera matapos itong pumirma ng two-year contract sa ABS-CBN kaninang umaga (Hulyo 29). “Kinakabahan ako noong papunta pa lang ako dito, at ngayon, sobrang masaya ako kasi natupad ang pangarap kong maging Kapamilya,” sabi ni JC. Inihayag din ng aktor na sasabak agad siya sa isang teleserye at magsisimula na itong mag-taping ngayong Agosto.

Ayon pa kay JC, handa rin siya sa ano mang proyektong ibigay sa kanya ng network mapa-drama, action o comedy man ito. Dumalo sa contact signing sina ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, JC de Vera, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, talent handler Necie Concio (kumakatawan para sa manager ni JC na si Leo Dominguez). at ABS-CBN business unit head Deo Endrinal

I believe Daniel Padilla & Kathryn Bernardo movie for 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival will be a box office hit!

Advance congratulations! I believe the new Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo horror movie entry Pagpag for the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in the Philippines will be a big box office hit!

This movie project will have Mother Lily Y. Monteverde's Regal Films as co-producer, she told me last night July 26, 2013 during late dinner at her residence in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Mother Lily mentioned this film project to me when I told her that this young actor Daniel is phenomenal in popularity, especially among the young generation here in the Philippines.

The MMFF is an annual project during the Christmas and New Year season, when most people are enjoying their year-end bonuses and 13th month pay, that the government and local film producers impose a protectionist period of two weeks when only selected Philippine-produced movies can be shown in the national capital region of Metro Manila. This has spread nationwide too.

Congratulations to Star Cinema, Regal Films, the popular young stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.


Image below of Philippine showbiz loveteam Daniel and Kathryn, sourced from abs-cbnnews.com




Image below of Daniel and Kathryn below, sourced from abs-cbn.com








Image below of actor Daniel Padilla sourced from montecer.com




Image of Mother Lily Y. Monteverde below sourced from abante-tonite.com





Mother Lily Y. Monteverde told me that Daniel's mother Karla Estrada was formerly one of her talents before at Regal Films.

Image below of actress Karla Estrada sourced from geotayocom



Daniel Padilla and co-star actress Kathryn Bernardo's Pagpag will be produced by ABS-CBN Production Inc., Skylight and Mother Lily's Regal Films.

The beautiful image of young actress Kathryn Bernardo below, sourced from coolbuster.net




Mother Lily told me she is optimistic this horror flick will be a box office success. This year, she doesn't have her usual Shake, Rattle & Roll horror movie to compete at the MMFF.

I believe Pagpag shall become the suprise box office mega-hit in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival this December! Anyone want to bet with me? Your opinions?

The Voice of the Philippines is entertaining, fun, funny & at times inspiring. Congratulations!

The on-going reality TV show Voice of the Philippines at ABS CBN network is entertaining, fun, funny & at times inspiring. Congratulations to all world-class coaches and to the wonderful hosts, most specially to the outstanding contestants!

All the people connected with this show are talented, such as the four singing stars who are coaches--- Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga, Bamboo Mañalac and Apl.de.Ap---and the talented hosts Toni Gonzaga, Robi Domingo and Alex Gonzaga.

Of course, last but not the least, I'm very impressed and even at times awed with the contestants!

I personally admire the Cinderella "rags-to-riches" life story, immense talents, discipline, extraordinary professionalism, sense of humor and humility of Sarah Geronimo. What I noticed about coach Sarah is that she's very encouraging and positive in her words to contestants, whether chosen or not. She's also a natural comedian and very good actress, which are exhibited on this show too!

The image below, sourced from videokeman.com





I admire the international awards, Broadway stardom, talent, intelligence, eloquence, wit and gutsy frankness of Lea Salonga. She seems to be technically proficient as a singer and coach, I think she'd make a real good music professor! Image below sourced from disney.wikia.com





Bamboo is a revelation to me in this TV show, I'm acquainted with his great music and talents, but I didn't follow his life story or know his personality at all before this TV show, and I'm impressed by his intelligence and artistry as expressed in The Voice TV show. He not only can sing and can talk quite well, he is a true artist at heart and not afraid to show his emotions on TV. Image below sourced from twitter.com




Interesting to observe the talented self-made musical star Apl.de.Ap express himself and also reveal his thoughts and emotions in The Voice. This half Kapampangan is proud of his roots, not ashamed of his past as a poor boy, and he is quite sympathetic to those contestants who are struggling in life and are close to their family members. He is a talented musical artist. Image below sourced from people.com




Host Toni Gonzaga is not only amazingly beautiful and articulate, she's a cheerful, charming and good host! Image below sourced from videokeman.com




Host Robi Domingo is cheerful, positive and interesting as host, often bringing the surprise good news to contestants that they've been selected to audition for The Voice. Congratulations and keep up the great work! Image below sourced from tumblr.com





Host Alex Gonzaga is pretty to watch and pleasant to listen to on TV. Her glamorous image below sourced from abscbn.com

Daniel Padilla of the Philippines has new endorsement deal! Congratulations!

Congratulations to fast-rising, talented Philippine teen-aged actor and Got To Believe star Daniel Padilla for becoming the new celebrity endorser of the brand Lily’s Peanut Butter along with his actress-mother Karla Estrada. The new  endorsement deal was announced on July 2, 2013.

One of his commercial endorsements is Nescafe, which he endorses along with his uncle Robin Padilla.

Why is this young actor so popular in the Philippines?

In my Philippine Star column on June 23, 2013, his uncle actor Robin Padilla predicted Daniel would become a bigger star than him. Do you agree?

Read my Philippine Star column here and suggest you tweet or SHARE via Facebook to others? Here is my column and Robin's fearless forecast on the great future of his nephew Daniel Padilla http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/2013/06/23/956979/robin-padilla-mariel-and-his-exes-sharon-kris-vina


Daniel Padilla picture below sourced from welovedanielpadilla.tumblr.com



Former actress Karla Estrada, mother of phenomenal star Daniel Padilla, photo below sourced from

Karla Estrada Angels (KarlaGlobalFans) on Twitter at twitter.com

Another Daniel Padilla picture below sourced from montecer.com

Congrats to Philippine actress/singer Sarah Geronimo and her co-star John Lloyd Cruz for the record-breaking box office success of their latest movie "It Takes a Man and a Woman" produced by Star Cinema!

Already second-highest grossing film in Philippine box office history at P345 million pesos, and still going strong!

I received this latest news from Sar Cinema of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation:

Laida and Miggy's wedding vows, personally written by Sarah and John Lloyd...

"IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN" MAKES HISTORY AS THE SECOND HIGHEST-GROSSING FILIPINO FILM OF ALL-TIME

After earning P345 million in less than three weeks in cinemas nationwide, the Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz-starrer "It Takes a Man and a Woman" is now officially the second highest-grossing Filipino film of all time and the biggest earning non-Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) local movie.

The third installment of the hit romantic-comedy film series directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina broke the record of the comedy flick "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin" starring Vice Ganda, which earned P331 million during its theatrical run in 2011. “It Takes a Man and a Woman” is now second in terms of total box-office earnings after the 2012 MMFF entry "Sisterakas" starring the comedy trio of Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and AiAi delas Alas, which raked P391 million during its run in cinemas nationwide. All three top-grossers-- "Sisterakas," "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin," and "It Takes a Man and a Woman"--are co-productions of Star Cinema and Viva Films.

Meanwhile, “It Takes a Man and a Woman” screenwriter Carmi Raymundo recently revealed that the much talked about wedding vows of Laida and Miggy that made everyone in cinemas cry were written by Sarah and John Lloyd themselves.

"Direk Cathy and I told Sarah and Lloydie that we want them to write Miggy and Laida's wedding vows. Gusto ko din kasi marinig from them kung ano sa tingin nila yung learnings ng characters nila," explained Carmi, who was also the headwriter of the first two installments of the series namely “A Very Special Love” and “You Changed My Life.” "Both were nervous kung kaya ba nila magsulat but they were very excited. When they showed me what they wrote, I knew right away that they wrote from the hearts of their characters. They were so sincere, ang ganda!"

Carmi further shared that Sarah and John Lloyd's self-made vows were so beautifully written that she almost did not edit it. "Konti na lang ang inayos ko. Their vows made the ending of Laida and Miggy's love story a thousand times more special because they spoke their own words. As a writer, yun na ang gift ko sa kanila: to let them speak their own words. In the end, parang naging buhay na talaga sila Miggy at Laida," Carmi related.

Continue to fall in love with Laida and Miggy’s love story in "It Takes A Man And A Woman" still showing on theaters nationwide.

For more information and latest updates about "It Takes A Man And A Woman" simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Wedding vows nina Laida and Miggy, personal na sinulat nina Sarah at John Lloyd...

"IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN" SECOND HIGHEST-GROSSING PINOY FILM OF ALL-TIME NA!

Opisyal nang tinanghal ang "It Takes a Man and a Woman" na pinagbibidahan nina Sarah Geronimo at John Lloyd Cruz bilang pangalawa sa record ng highest-grossing Filipino film of all time matapos nitong kumita ng P345 milyon sa loob ng halos tatlong linggo lamang sa mga sinehan sa buong bansa. Ito na rin ang no.1 sa listahan ng mga may pinakamalaking kinita na non-Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) local movies.

Nilampasan ng third installment ng hit romantic-comedy film series na idinerek ni Cathy Garcia-Molina ang box-office record ng comedy flick na pinagbidahan ni Vice Ganda na "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin" na kumita ng P331 milyon nang ipalabas ito noong 2011. Ang “It Takes a Man and a Woman” ay pumapangalawa na sa total box-office earnings kasunod ng 2012 MMFF entry na "Sisterakas" na pinagbidahan ng comedy trio nina Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino at AiAi delas Alas, na humataw ng P391. Ang lahat ng tatlong top-grossers-- "Sisterakas," "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin," at "It Takes a Man and a Woman"--ay co-productions ng Star Cinema at Viva Films.

Samantala, buong pagmamalaking ibinahagi kamakailan ng screenwriter ng “It Takes a Man and a Woman” na si Carmi Raymundo na ang pinakapinag-uusapang wedding vows nina Laida at Miggy na nagpaluha ng libo-libong manonood sa mga sinehan ay personal mismong sinulat nina Sarah and John Lloyd.

"Kinausap namin ni Direk Cathy sina Sarah at Lloydie dahil gusto namin talaga na sila ang magsulat ng wedding vows nina Laida at Miggy. Gusto ko din kasi marinig from them kung ano sa tingin nila yung learnings ng characters nila," paliwanag ni Carmi na siya ring headwriter ng unang dalawang installments ng series na “A Very Special Love” at “You Changed My Life.” "Pareho silang kinabahan kung kaya ba nila magsulat, pero pareho rin silang sobrang excited. When they showed me what they wrote, I knew right away that they wrote from the hearts of their characters. They were so sincere, ang ganda!"

Ibinahagi pa ni Carmi na sa ganda ng pagkakasulat nina Sarah at John Lloyd ng wedding vows, halos hindi na niya ito ginalaw. "Konti na lang ang inayos ko. Their vows made the ending of Laida and Miggy's love story a thousand times more special because they spoke their own words. As a writer, yun na ang gift ko sa kanila: to let them speak their own words. In the end, parang naging buhay na talaga sila Miggy at Laida," pahayag ni Carmi.

Huwag palampasin ang pinaka-memorable na onscreen reunion nina Laida at Miggy sa "It Takes A Man And A Woman," palabas pa rin sa mga sinehan nationwide.

Thanks to ABS CBN News for quoting my recent tweet on the ageless beauty of actress Dawn Zulueta

Dawn outshines pageant candidates on Twitter

ABS-CBNnews.com

 

Posted at 04/15/2013 11:56 AM | Updated as of 04/15/2013 1:39 PM

 

Dawn Zulueta hosted the Binibining Pilipinas coronation night with host-singer Martin Nievera on Sunday. Photo by Rem Zamora for ABS-CBNnews.com

MANILA, Philippines
-- Actress Dawn Zulueta, who is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful women in showbiz, held her own against the candidates of the on Sunday night.
Zulueta, who hosted the coronation night with host-singer Martin Nievera, landed on list of top trending topics on microblogging site Twitter during the pageant's airing on ABS-CBN -- and well after.

The hashtag #Dawn Zulueta was still at No. 1 on Monday morning as she received praises from fellow celebrities and ordinary netizens.

"Dawn Zulueta is absolutely stunning! Such a classy, wonderful, amazing lady with a big heart! I love you Dawn!" actress and former Binibining Pilipinas winner Ruffa Gutierrez tweeted.

"Ay nakakaloka ang ganda nitong si Dawn Zulueta! Nilamon ng buong buo yung mga kandidata sa Binibining Pilipinas," comedian Vice Ganda commented.

"Dawn Zulueta is such a classic beauty. #ageless," Bubbles Paraiso added.

"Dawn Zulueta = beauty, class, grace," host Bianca Gonzales said.

"Forever beautiful.. Dawn Zulueta," starlet Meg Imperial said.

"The big winner of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant is the beautiful & ageless Dawn Zulueta," entertainment writer Wilson Flores said.

"Dawn Zulueta probably has the most beautiful face tonight," user @dcarlomen tweeted.

I got this email from ABS CBN Publishing Corp... their talent Joseph Marco on the cover of Chalk magazine...

Joseph Marco and 12 guys spice up your April
CHALK SETS AN ULTRA-HOT SUMMER

Chalk magazine's April issue will make temperatures rise as it unveils their Boys of Summer for 2013 featuring 12 ultra-hot guys, including Martin del Rosario and Dominic Roque. 
Joseph Marco, cover boy of the country’s number one campus magazine, meanwhile takes us on a tour of Nordau Beach in Tel Aviv, Israel and tells all about his about his travel must-haves, how he got his start in showbiz, his relationship status, and more.
This issue also tackles your summer essentials, from the latest swimsuit trends and beauty products to the brightest make-up shades. A rundown of four key destinations you might want to add to your vacation spots list can also be found here and more!
Be at the forefront--don’t miss this month’s issue of Chalk, on newsstands and magazine stores now.

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JOSEPH MARCO AT CHALK, SIZZLING HOT NA SUMMER ANG HATID

Mula kay Martin del Rosario, Dominic Roque at iba pang pinakamaiinit na young stars ngayon ang itatampok sa April issue ng Chalk sa Boys of Summer for 2013 na tiyak na magpapagana sa buong summer niyo.
Nariyan din ang cover boy na si Joseph Marco na dadalhin kayo sa Nordau Beach sa Tel Aviv, Israel at ikukwento niya ang kanyang adventure doon. Marami pang ibabahagi si Joseph gaya ng travel tips, pakikipagsapalaran niya sa showbiz, love life at marami pang iba.
Kapupulutan din ito ng mga summer tips, mula sa pinakapatok na swimsuit, beauty products hanggang sa make-up shades na nababagay ngayong summer. Magtatampok din ito ng apat na pinaka-cool na vacation spots.
Lahat ng yan at marami pang iba sa April 2013 issue ng Chalk na mabibili sa mga newsstands at magazine stores nationwide.

 

Congratulations to award-winning, Ateneo-educated and smart Philippine actor Dingdong Dantes for being the latest cover of StarStudio magazine for its March 2013 issue. This magazine also features his popular actress girlfriend Marian Rivera.

Both Dingdong and Marian are famous stars of GMA 7, the archrival network of ABS CBN 2 which owns StarStudio magazine through its print media subsidiary ABS CBN Publishing.

(Image below sourced from tvrage.com)

(Image below sourced from mypatrick.multiply.com)

Here is the news I received from ABS CBN Publishing, in English and Tagalog (Filipino) versions:

DINGDONG DANTES IN STARSTUDIO

For his first StarStudio solo cover, back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor awardee Dingdong Dantes shares the journey of his life, told through exclusive photographs — including some of him and girlfriend Marian Rivera — taken during their trips together to Barcelona, Spain, Angkor Wat and Amanpulo, Palawan.

It is also the first time for Dingdong to show the latest addition to his collection of vehicles: a Chevrolet Corvette and the Ducati Diavel, which was a gift from Marian.

In the magazine’s packed March 2013 Big Summer Travel Special, Kapamilya stars also share photos of their adventures to some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. And for those who are raring to go on tour this summer, check out the latest celebrity style and travel accessories. 

All these and more in StarStudio magazine’s Big Summer Travel Special, only from ABS-CBN Publishing.

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DINGDONG DANTES TAMPOK SA STARSTUDIO

Hitik sa mga litrato nina Dingdong Dantes at nobyang si Marian Rivera ang unang StarStudio solo cover ng Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Awardee.

Ikukuwento ni Dingdong ang mga di-malilimutang pangyayari sa kanyang buhay sa pamamagitan ng exclusive photographs mula sa kanyang trips kasama si Marian sa Barcelona, Spain, Angkor Wat, at Amanpulo, Palawan.

Ipapakita rin ni Dingdong sa unang pagkakaton ang mga pinakabagong karagdagan sa kanyang koleksyon ng mga sasakyan: ang kanyang Chevrolet Corvette at Ducati Diavel na regalo sa kanya ni Marian.

Maliban sa nakakakilig na mga litrato nina Dingdong at Marian, hindi mawawala ang mga litrato ng pinakasikat na Kapamilya stars na nagpunta sa iba’t ibang tourist destinations sa mundo. Kung sino sila, abangan na lamang sa Big Summer Travel Special ng StarStudio kung saan tampok din ang latest summer celebrity styles at travel accessories para sa mga naghahanda nang mag-impake para sa kanilang nalalapit na summer trips!

Lahat ng ito at marami pang iba sa StarStudio magazine, available na sa lahat ng bookstores at newsstands nationwide. Hatid ito sa inyo ng ABS-CBN Publishing.

Is age 15 too young for a girl or a boy to have a boyfriend or girlfriend? Are infatuations already "love"?

Miles Ocampo and Mario Gumabao, teen stars of ABS CBN 2 in the Philippines referred to here.

This is news I received from ABS CBN 2, in English and Tagalog (Filipino) languages:




MILES OCAMPO: MARCO GUMABAO IS MY IDEAL BOYFRIEND

At 15, Miles Ocampo hasn’t experienced having a boyfriend yet. But according to the teen star, she imagines that her ideal guy would most likely have the qualities of her “LUV U” on-screen partner Marco Gumabao.

“Marco is very sincere and caring. He also tries his best to make you feel comfortable and special in his own small ways. I really like that about him,” said Miles.

However, Miles clarified that she’s not looking for a special someone right now because her focus is on her career and studies. “I’m already having a difficult time juggling those two. I don’t think I can fit a boyfriend in my schedule,” she said laughing.

Likewise, Marco’s priority is his work and studies.

Will Miles and Marco’s characters in “LUV U” decide the same way? On “LUV U” this Sunday, the couples will talk about their upcoming graduation and college plans. JB (Marco) will receive an offer to be a varsity player in a large university while Boom (CJ Navato) will be forced by his dad to enter the Philippine Military Academy.

Is this the end of the “LUV U” barkada? Find out this Sunday (February 17) on “LUV U” after “ASAP 18” on ABS-CBN.



MILES OCAMPO: IDEAL BOYFRIEND KO SI MARCO GUMABAO

Hindi pa raw nagkakaboyfriend ang 15-taong-gulang “LUV U” teen star na si Miles Ocampo ngunit pag dating daw ng tamang panahon, nais niya ng kasintahang tulad ng kanyang on screen partner na si Marco Gumabao.

“Si Marco, sobrang maalaga. Mararamdaman mo talaga na special ka sa kanya. Ang sweet nya po samin na friends nya, syempre po lalo na siguro sa magiging girlfriend,” ani Miles.

Hindi pa raw niya iniisip na magkaroon ng boyfriend dahil mas importante sa kanya ngayon ang career at pag-aaral. “Nahihirapan na nga po akong pagsabayin ‘yung dalawa. Hindi ko pa po kaya isingit ang boyfriend,” ani Miles.

Tulad ni Miles, single rin si Marco at ang prayoridad nito ay nasa pag-aaral at pagtatrabaho rin.

Gaya nila, sa pag-aaral din kaya matuon ang atensyon ng mga karakter nilang sina Camille (Miles) at JB (Marco) sa papalapit na pagkokolehiyo nila? Pagkatapos ng kanilang prom, napag-usapan na ng magkakasintahan ang nalalapit na pag-aapply nila sa iba’t-ibang universities. May offer kay JB na maging varsity basketball player habang si Boom (CJ Navato) naman ay nais ipasok sa PMA ng kanyang ama.

Nalalapit na ba ang pagkakahiwa-hiwalay ng “LUV U” barkada? Alamin ngayong Linggo (February 17) sa “LUV U” pagkatapos ng “ASAP 18” sa ABS-CBN.

Congratulations to superstars Coco Martin and Julia Montes, their first movie....














Coco and Julia’s first movie, perfect Valentine’s weekend treat for the whole family…
"A MOMENT IN TIME”

The phenomenal love team of Coco Martin and Julia Montes is grateful for the overwhelming support and positive feedback of moviegoers from all over the country to their first film “A Moment In Time,” which is still showing in over 130 cinemas nationwide. Produced by Star Cinema, “A Moment In Time” was graded “B” by the Cinema Evaluation Board.

“I am so happy sa reaction ng mga tao sa movie noong pinapanood nila! Honestly, sobrang lakas ng kaba ko before mag-start ang showing pero nung naririnig ko na ‘yung iba ay nagsisigawan pa sa mga eksenang pinapanood nila, parang worth it lahat ng hirap namin sa shooting,” said Julia.



Like his love team partner, Coco is overjoyed with the warm welcome of the public to their first big screen team up of Julia. “Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng magagandang feedback na naririnig namin tungkol sa pelikula. Sobra-sobrang biyaya na po ito! Sobra rin akong happy kasi finally heto na, nakikita na naming ang pinaghirapan at pinagtrabahuhan namin ng ilang buwan. Kasi binigay ko na talaga lahat sa pelikulang ito,” shared Coco. “Yung mga hindi ko usually ginagawa ay napagawa sa akin kaya laking pasasalamat ko sa Star Cinema na pumilit sa akin gawin ang mga ‘yun. Kilala n’yo naman ako ‘di ako sumasayaw, pero dito n’yo lang mapapanood ‘yun. At base naman sa reaction ng tao sa eksena nagustuhan talaga nila.”

Aside from the new talents revealed by Coco, another hot topic among fans is the ‘first kiss’ that apparently happen in the movie. “Gusto kong may maibigay naman na bago sa audience at si Coco po naman ay kasama ko na nang napakatagal kaya nandun na ‘yung tiwala,” said Julia.



Coco added that he and Julia honestly did not have a hard time doing their sweet moments since they were both comfortable with each other. “Wala namang ilangan. Mas nailang pa ‘yata si Lola Flory (ang Lola ni Julia) kasi s’yempre first time ni Julia ‘yun. Kailangan talagang abangan sa movie kung paano namin ginawa ‘yun,” Coco said.

"A Moment In Time" shares the romantic and emotional journey of Patrick (Coco) and Jillian (Julia), who both sought for true love and tried hard to hold on to it. But just when they thought that there’s happily ever after, they would discover that something could always shatter a seemingly perfect fairytale. Does everyone get that second chance to recreate that moment when you found your one true love?





Under the direction of Emmanuel Palo, also featured in "A Moment In Time" are ZsaZsa Padilla, Cherie Gil, Gabby Concepcion, Ella Cruz, and the twins from PBB Teen Edition 4 Joj and Jai Agpangan.




Give the whole family with a special Valentine’s weekend treat and witness the first-ever big screen project of Coco and Julia, "A Moment In Time," still showing in over 130 cinemas nationwide.


For more information and latest updates about "A Moment In Time" simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.