Posts Tagged ‘Philippine Showbiz’

Toni Gonzaga Replacing Kris Aquino on “The Buzz”

Season PBB host Toni Gonzaga has confirmed that her camp and the management of ABS-CBN are now discussing the possibility of her replacing Kris Aquino on “The Buzz”, however, she declined to give additional details about the negotiations.

“Ngayon kasi parang hindi pa namin puwedeng sabihin lahat. Ako kasi it’s not yet over until it’s over. Marami pang puwedeng mangyari, maraming pwedeng mabago. So, may mga pag-uusap,” she said.

“Dito sa industriyang ito lahat ng gagawin mo may pressure, whether it be pupunta ka sa isang show, may gagawin ka, kahit ano… pelikula, hosting. Pero right now, hindi pa natin iniintindi ang ganoong bagay. (more…)

What is The Role of Kris in Aquino Administration?

Kris Aquino filed an indefinite leave on her showbiz career to help help fulfill her brother’s campaign promises. “We will pay it forward,” she said.

She will be distributing school supplies to some 10,000 grade school students in Aquino’s bailiwick, Tarlac. She’s also set to go to Cebu in the 3rd week of June and then go to Ormoc province. Kris said that she’s confident her brother will do well in the whole 6 years of his term.

“Of course there will be difficulties, but I know that my brother will be very capable and I look forward to a much better Philippines for all of us,” she said. She also prepared herself for all the criticism her family will face. (more…)

Charice Pempengco Rocks in New York K Festival

International singing sensation Charice continued to capture the hearts of Americans as she joined the 14th K Festival for the first time last Sunday.

She performed her hit single “Pyramid” for the annual KFest. She also performed a pop medley – Just Dance by Lady Gaga, Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus and Rock With You by Michael Jackson – and a remix of Pyramid and I Love You which is included in her debut self-titled album.

“Nakakatuwa po kasi ang mga Americans dahil kumakanta din po sila, sumasabay sa akin sa pagkanta ng Pyramid and I Love You. Sobra po yung pagtanggap nila sa akin. Nakakatuwa po, talagang ginawa nila ung PYRAMID sign,” Charice told abs-cbnNEWS.com. (more…)

Kim Chiu And Gerald Anderson Breakup

Actress Kim Chiu denies that she and longtime on-screen partner Gerald Anderson have split up. Chiu said in an interview that she and Anderson were never a couple. “Hindi naman kami naging kami, at saka paano naman kami maghihiwalay eh magkasama naman kami sa trabaho namin,” Chiu said.

Chiu was reacting to some reports saying that a third party was the reason for their breakup. Some other said that Chiu’s jealousy forced Anderson to leave her. The said third party was newbie actress Sam Pinto who also said, Really, may boyfriend pala ako? I didn’t know. Si Gerald daw? We are going steady daw, talaga? I didn’t know din eh.”

Chiu clarified that Pinto has nothing to do with her relationship with Anderson and also hinted that she knows something about Pinto’s love life.

Chiu and Anderson are stars of the hit primetime series “Kung Tayo’s Magkakalayo.” Meanwhile, Sam Pinto is Jake Cuenca’s new leading lady in the weekly series “Elias Paniki.”

Kris Bernal Kissing Aljur Abrenica

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Sadly, “The Last Prince” is almost over as well as Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal’s love team. Both will have 2 projects waiting for them but it is a separate path. Kris Bernal will be team up with model Daniel Matsunaga for an episode of Lovebug and Aljur Abrenica pairing up with Rhian Ramos in a primetime series.

Sunday on Showbiz Central, Kris appeared live and strapped in a lie-detector machine to face master showbiz interrogator John Lapus and answer some past issues. One of the questions was about the “Torrid Kissing Scene.” According to John, her kissing scene with Aljur in “The Last Prince” was a shocker. Between her and Aljur, she was the one who got carried out with their kissing scene.

Bernale admitted it. When the were taping the scene, she asked Aljur to act like they were really in love with each other. She added that an earlier love scene made by her in “Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin” was unusual. “Naninigas ako!” she laughed. “So gusto ko lang pagandahin talaga.”

Zanjoe Marudo and Mariel Rodriguez Split Up

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According to Zanjoe Marudo, he and Mariel Rodriguez remain friends after their split. “Wala naman akong plano talagang mawala kami o ‘yong mapunta ako sa iba at mapunta siya sa iba,” Marudo said. He declined to divulge the reason behind their break-up so as not to fuel speculations.

“Kasi kapag once na marami pa tayong kinuwento, marami pa tayong ipinaliwanag, mas hahaba pa nang hahaba,” he said. “Ito nga pinipilit namin sa amin na lang ito. May mga nadadamay kasi at naiiba-iba na ‘yong ispekulasyon ng tao.”

Meanwhile, Mariel has clarified that there was no third party involved in the split. She also denies rumors that Robin Padilla is courting her and that Marudo is dating actress Cristine Reyes, the actor’s next leading lady in a new soap.

Sarah Geronimo Break Up Issues

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Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo broke her silence on rumors regarding her break up with dance-actor Rayver Cruz during a press conference for her latest endorsement “555 Corned Tuna” with actor John Lloyd Cruz.

“Paano naman mangyayari yong magbi-break kami na hindi naman kami naging kami,” she explained. According to Geronimo, Rayver is dating someone and she’s not her. She also cleared speculations that Rayver gave up pursuing her because of her strict parents.

“Sila mommy at daddy para sa akin na maging committed nag-aaral pa ako at may career pa ako, basta kami ni Rayver ay magkaibigan at lahat ng kaibigan ko ay espesyal sa puso ko pero hindi,” she said. (more…)

Filipina To Play as Kim in Miss Saigon

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Another Filipina, Ivy Rose Padilla, is playing the lead role of “Kim” in a New Zealand production of “Miss Saigon” starting April 8. Ivy is singing “I Still Believe” as Kim in the 2010 Wellington Musical Theatre production of Miss Saigon. This clip was taken during rehearsal. (more…)

Toni Gonzaga not Ready for Love Scenes

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Singer-host-actress Toni Gonzaga will be working with the Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema Robin Padilla for the first time. It has been reported thou that Toni and her mother refused to do a love scene with the actor.

This had caused delay for the movie project and the script was being revised as well.

Finally, Judy Ann Santos is Pregnant!

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Showbiz Balita sa Pilipinas:

At long last, the “Queen of Teleserye” Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo got pregnant. Her husband, Ryan Agoncillo delivered the wonderful news on “Eat Bulaga” this Friday afternoon.

Juday is two months and four days pregnant.  The jubilant Ryan said, “Magiging tatay na ako” (I will soon become a father).

The show made a short phone patch interview with the expectant mom who also expressed her happiness over her condition. She said that this is something that she and Ryan waited for. (more…)