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PMPC stands firm on Vice Ganda’s best actor win amid vote-buying claims

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Mar 112014

PMPC stands firm on Vice Ganda’s best actor win amid vote-buying claims

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) denies allegations of vote-buying in Vice Ganda’s win as Movie Actor of the Year for “Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy” at the recently-concluded Star Awards for Movies. RELATED: Jobert Sucaldito airs sentiment over Vice Ganda’s Star Awards victory This is after movie columnist and radio personality Jobert Sucaldito claimed that a voting member of the PMPC, which holds the yearly Star Awards for Movies, lobbied and paid for Vice’s win. Vice won against “On The Job” star Joel Torre, who Sucaldito claimed was the “rightful winner” of the award. He also bested “Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill” actor E.R. Ejercito, who Sucaldito admittedly lobbied for to win the best actor nod. Sucaldito said Ejercito did not know he lobbied for him to win the acting award and that it’s not wrong for him to lobby for the win since he is not a PMPC voting member. The PMPC, which is composed of movie and entertainment reporters, gives out the yearly Star Awards for Movies, as well as the Star Awards for Television and Star Awards for Music. RELATED: Vice, KC lead winners of 2014 Star Awards for Movies In a statement sent to Philstar.com and other media outfits, the PMPC said they are standing firm in their decision of naming Vice as the 2014 Star Awards for Movies best actor as they refute the voting-buying allegations. Their complete statement reads: “The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) is saddened by the unfortunate turn of Read More …

What Heart wanted to ask Deniece

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Feb 052014

Heart Evangelista: “You cannot please everybody. As long as at the end of the day, you do what’s given to you, you do your job, and you do your best with what’s given to you, that’s it. That’s the only thing you can do.” MANILA, Philippines – Heart Evangelista admits she felt frustration over her interview with Deniece Cornejo, one of the people allegedly involved in the mauling of actor Vhong Navarro, in GMA-7’s showbiz talk show “Startalk” on Sunday, February 2. The “Startalk” interview wasn’t the first time Deniece faced the press following the scandal, but it became controversial thanks to her statements about the incident. “Kuya Vhong, ngayon panalo ka. Pasensya, simple lang ako, hindi ako makapangyarihan. Ngayon panalo ka, pero matakot ka sa ikalawang buhay. Ako, handa akong ibuwis ang buhay ko na nagsasabi ako ng katotohanan. Hindi ako natatakot. Hindi po ako natatakot. Mas ikakatakot ko ang ikalawang buhay sa impiyerno,” Deniece said in the interview. RELATED: Deniece tells Vhong: ‘I will still pray for you’ “Our hands were tied,” Heart told members of the press, including Philstar.com, during her launch as fast food restaurant Wendy’s newest endorser on Wednesday, February 5. She added GMA-7’s legal department and Deniece’s lawyer closely monitored the interview. Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 “I was actually so frustrated. Because of course I’m very vocal, I’m very spontaneous with my questions usually,” the Kapuso star said. “But there is nothing else that we can do. So I Read More …

‘Must-see’ shows on Solar Channel

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Feb 022014

MANILA, Philippines – Hosted by Jinno Rufino and Cesca Litton (photo), Solar Sports Desk provides sports fans in the Philippines with the best information about their favorite sporting events every night on Solar Sports. From fresh news up to updated scores, Solar Sports Desk reports on every type of sporting event in the world and in the Philippines such as the NBA, PBA, UAAP, NCAA, PGA and many others. The show also has numerous specials, such as Post Game, where expert analysis is provided by Mico Halili, who breaks down the action in some of the most popular international happenings in the world of sports. Solar Sports Desk also invites personalities from the local sports scene, such as coaches, team managers and players of the PBA, UAAP, Gilas-Pilipinas, The Philippine Azkals, The Philippine Volcanoes and many more. Get to know the latest and breaking sporting news in the country and around the world by watching Solar Sports Desk that airs weeknights at 10 on Solar News Channel. * * * Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 From morning to evening, Solar News Channel offers a steady dose of newscasts, including a two-minute newsbreak every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It also produces a variety of current affairs programs: LegalHD with lawyers Karen Jimeno and Rod Nepomuceno; Medtalk with Angel Jacob; News.ph with Pia Hontiveros; News Café with Jing Magsaysay; and Opposing Views also with Nepomuceno. The channel also airs locally co-produced lifestyle programs like Read More …

Bamboo looks back on his 20 years in the industry

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Jan 282014

Bamboo looks back on his 20 years in the industry

Bamboo Mañalac lines up surprise projects to celebrate his 20 years in the industry. – Eunice Blanco MANILA, Philippines- It is Bamboo Mañalac’s 20th year in the industry and he would like this year to be something special. “I’m gonna be there until you get sick of me,” he replied with a laugh when asked about his plans this year in an interview Tuesday afternoon, January 28. “So I’d rather surprise them na lang. I mean, it’s my 20 years in the business, so I wanna be as busy as possible. So again it’s my 20th year and hence, I want to celebrate that.” First among his surprises is the regional tour of his concert with Yeng Constantino dubbed “By Request,” which was first staged in August. It will be as interactive and fun as their first concert, Bamboo promised, only they would change the line up of songs they would perform in each concert that will held on February 7 at Cebu City, March 8 at Davao City and on March 16 at Baguio. Bamboo has been through a lot in his 20 years in the industry: he’d been a member of the band Rivermaya for five years and formed his own band Bamboo which lasted for eight years until in 2011 when he decided to go solo. Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Bamboo considers going solo as one of the highlights of his career. He recalls “when I went solo, I was playing in Toronto Read More …

Kim, Xian click as screen sweethearts

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Jan 272014

The romantic-comedy movie Bride for Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim is a mega box-office hit earning close to P200M in just over a week. The movie earned P21.2M on its opening day. Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, Bride for Rent is the much-awaited follow-up movie of Kim and Xian. The story revolves around Rocky (Kim) who joins an audition and meets Rocco (Xian), a rich guy desperate to get his inheritance from his grandmother (Pilita Corrales). Rocky agrees with Rocco to be his pseudo wife in exchange for a large sum of money. Either of them is aware that they can fall in love with each other. The onscreen loveteam of Kim and Xian was first introduced through the 2011 hit teleserye My Binondo Girl where they played Jade and Andy, respectively. Now, they are considered one of the most bankable loveteams in local showbiz. They recently guested in Buzz ng Bayan to promote their new movie. As expected, their fans were inside the studio to support their idols. Many wanted to join but only three were selected to ask questions. When asked what song they would dedicate for each other, Xian chose the song Hero while Kim answered Chinito. Kim revealed that she gave Xian a carpet for his house last Christmas. Kim explained, “Bago kasi ang house niya. Pinapakita niya iyong picture. Parang may kulang. Sabi ko, ‘May kulang dito, diyan.’” Meanwhile, Xian gave her two gifts but Kim revealed only one during the interview. “Iyong Read More …

Vic Sotto: ‘I’m open to all criticism’

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Jan 192014

Vic Sotto and the cast of the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “My Little Bossings.” MANILA, Philippines – Vic Sotto said he is open to constructive criticism amid the negative feedback and reviews received by his film “My Little Bossings.” “My Little Bossings,” an entry in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival, was met mostly with scathing reviews. Among them was writer-TV5 news personality Lourd de Veyra’s “’An Open Letter to Vic Sotto,” published in a lifestyle website early this month. RELATED: What Pauleen Luna likes about Vic Sotto The essay, which criticized “My Little Bossings,” tells the “Eat Bulaga” main host: “Ngayon ikaw ay nasa maimplumensiyal at makapangyarihang posisyon. Kaya mong gumawa ng mga pelikulang makabuluhan, isang pelikulang maipagmamalaki ng lahat sa punto de bista ng kultura at estetiko.” Although he has not read the said open letter by de Veyra, Vic said, “Maganda siguro kung dineretso niya sa akin.” “I’m open to all criticism, lalo na kung constructive,” he said in a taped interview with GMA-7’s showbiz talk show “Startalk” aired Saturday, January 18. Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 RELATED: MMFF 2013 earns over P900M in 12 days Vic added, “Ito yung tinatawag nating demokrasya, e. Nire-respect ko ang opinyin ng sinuman. Ganun din ang pagrespeto ko sa milyun-milyong nanood at nasiyahan at natuwa sa aming pelikula.” The 59-year-old comedian said he does not mind the bad reviews. “Ang mahalaga e record-breaking ang festival itong na ito,” he said.

Crazy is the New Sexy

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Jan 172014

From left: Kim Pajares, Reyna Yamanouchi, Raine de Guzman and Carin Ramos of Krazy Chikz Some people might think that to be called “crazy” is a bad thing. But it has been said that the best people are the crazy ones — which is a saying the Krazy Chikz believe in. The Krazy Chikz is a song-and-dance group of four beauty queens discovered in the 2012 Miss Casino Filipino pageant — finalist Reyna Yamanouchi, third runner-up Carin Ramos, second runner-up Kim Pajares and winner Raine de Guzman. Their group was created to become in-house performers at Casino Filipino branches all over the country. They got their name from the fact that the way they perform is quite unusual, to say the least. According to Bong Quintana, PAGCOR AVP for Entertainment, they patterned the Krazy Chikz after one of the most successful entertainers in showbiz. “Para silang si Anne Curtis, pero times four,” he says. The ladies of Krazy Chikz hope that audiences will embrace them in the same way they buy Anne’s album and flock to her concerts. “We hope one day to have our own album with original songs and be able to do a music video,” says Raine. Raine used to be an aspiring pop singer. Before she was Miss Casino Filipino 2012, she was part of the girlband Eurasia. She also tried her luck in beauty pageants. “I joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2009, same batch with Bianca Manalo. I also joined Miss World Philippines and Mutya ng Read More …

KZ another millionaire in Singing Bee

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Jan 152014

MANILA, Philippines – KZ Tandingan started her new year on a high note after she bagged the P1M jackpot prize on ABS-CBN’s The Singing Bee last Jan. 11. KZ bested fellow challengers and singers Frenchie Dy, Sitti Navarro, Duncan Ramos and Nyoy Volante, and four-week defending champion Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago. KZ is the second millionaire for the current season of The Singing Bee following Sheryl Cruz, who also won the P1M jackpot last December. After KZ’s victory, The Singing Bee is again in search of its new champion, or new millionaire, this week since the championship seat has been unoccupied. Cast members of ABS-CBN’s newest sitcom Home Sweetie Home John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga, Sandy Andolong, Rico J. Puno and Jayson Gainza take a break from comedy as they try their luck in the hit musical game show on Jan. 18. Who among them will win and become the new defending champion? Will one of them again take home the P1M jackpot prize? The Singing Bee, hosted by Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez, airs Saturdays after It’s Showtime.

Alma on separation from husband: ‘Ito na, desidido na ‘ko’

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Jan 132014

Alma on separation from husband: ‘Ito na, desidido na ‘ko’

Alma Moreno says it is difficult to maintain a relationship being away from each other and having no communication.-Screen-grabbed from “Startalk” interview MANILA, Pilippines- Alma Moreno has decided to divorce her husband, Marawi City Mayor Fahad Salic. In an interview with entertainment talk show “Startalk” Saturday, January 11, Alma said that she’s “decided” about the divorce. “Oo,” Alma replied emotionally if she’ll divorce her husband. “Ito na, desidido na ‘ko.” Her decision, she said, is something she prayed and thought about for a long time. “Pinagdasal ko rin ‘yon, e. May mga pagkakataon na siyempre nahirapan din ako, na namimili ka kung ano…e, dumating na ako sa gano’n. “Hindi ko mapaliwanag kasi mahirap, mahirap itong desisyon kong ‘to. Napakahirap, napakasakit, kasi hindi rin naman ako, na akala mo tama na ‘to, kala mo kaya mo lahat, ma-adjust mo lahat kahit ando’n siya sa malayo. Akala mo kaya, pero hindi, e.” Alma admits that one factor that contributed to their relationship’s downfall is “mahirap ang relasyon na sobrang magkalayo kayo. And wala naman akong masasabi sa kanya, okay naman siya. Pero siguro ‘yong sabihin mo katulad ng dati, hindi, wala.” Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 The actress-politician also revealed that she hasn’t talked to her husband for a long time now, which is why she’s not sure how her husband would react to her decision. “Sa totoo lang? Hindi ko siya nakakausap,” she said forcing a smile. “Kasi alam ko hindi rin sya papayag siguro, e. basta matagal na kami hindi nag-uusap, Read More …

Sean as iconic, elusive photographer in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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Jan 022014

Sean as iconic, elusive photographer in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

MANILA, Philippines – Ben Stiller’s reimagining of James Thurber’s original story is highly entertaining and inspiring, revolving around a man who loves to daydream, frequently retreating into an imaginary world in which he is the hero. A photo editor at LIFE Magazine in New York, he enjoys his job but longs for passion and excitement. As he was about to lose his job as the company shifts and downsizes, Mitty finds himself out of his office in no time. The final issue of the prestigious magazine will soon be on newsstands, but a worried MItty cannot find an important negative that has mysteriously gone missing. The picture was taken by the iconic and elusive photographer Sean O’Connell played by Sean Penn. Sean is the only one who knows where it is. But where is Sean? For all his fantasies of becoming a hero, Walter Mitty has his own very real hero: the famed LIFE photographer Sean O’Connell, an elusive adventurer who has become a kind of rock star of the photographic world, renowned for his relentless commitment to chasing a story no matter the cost. It seemed just the right match to cast Oscar®-winning actor and director Sean Penn in the role of the mysterious icon who beckons Walter Mitty into the big, wide open world. “Sean O’Connell is a guy who represents creative integrity and he had to have this amazing presence that the audience connects with instantly when Walter finally meets him. That’s why Sean Penn was really Read More …

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