Nov 052013
 
Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco (MNS Photo)

Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco (MNS Photo)

On-screen couple and real-life sweethearts Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros, popularly known as Melason, are back on primetime via the upcoming ABS-CBN series “Honesto.”

In an interview with reporters, Francisco and Cantiveros said they are excited for their new project together.

Parang feeling mo palagi kapag first project mo [excited]. At siyempre ang kasamahan namin ay big stars talaga so talagang mae-excite ka,” Francisco said.

Sobrang excited. Thankful talaga kami at sinama kami dito sa [soap],” added Cantiveros, who is now four months pregnant.

The couple also shared details about their wedding, which will take place in General Santos City in December.

They confirmed that host-actress Kris Aquino will be one of their principal sponsors.

Part ng aming pagkakabalikan talaga yung ‘Kris TV,’” Cantiveros said of Aquino’s morning show, where she and Francisco served as guest co-hosts for a time.

“Korek, love, love talaga ‘yan,” Francisco added.

The two also confirmed that they have invited some of their close friends in show business to their wedding, among them Angelica Panganiban and John Prats. (MNS)

Oct 032013
 
Angelica Panganiban not ready to be a mom

Angelica Panganiban (MNS Photo) ACTRESS Angelica Panganiban said she’s not ready yet to settle down and start a family. The Kapamilya star said this after she was asked on the pregnancy of close friend and “Banana Split” co-host Melai Cantiveros, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jason Francisco. Angelica said it is a big responsibility and her main focus remains to be her show biz career and immediate family. “Malaking responsibilidad ‘yun and I think ‘yung ganoong mga bagay ay pinaghahandaan, pinag-iisipan, pinag paplanuhan. Mas gusto kong nasa tamang plano ‘yung pagkakaroon ko ng additional sa akin buhay.” What’s important is that she’s happy in a relationship with boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz, she said. “Happy and nagpaplano na kami,” she jokingly said. Angelica added, “Okay naman kami, busy siya and busy din ako. Lagi kasing perfect, everyday.” The two recently celebrated their first anniversary together. Angelica revealed their respective families were present during the small dinner. “Makapag-celebrate lang, magkasama kayo and maging thankful sa nabigay na pagkakataon na maging masaya yung buong taon. Kung sino ang mga naging mahala sa atin, nakatulong sa atin na makaabot sa ganito, naging parte sila ng buhay natin, so wag natin ipagdamot na yung celebration ay sa atin lang,” said Angelica. When asked how their first year went, especially with all the intrigues and controversies, Angelica said they’re happy and they don’t let intrigues affect the relationship. “Okay na okay kami kaya yung intriga hindi siya nag matter talaga. Para hindi nga Read More …

Sep 122013
 
Melai confirms pregnancy, will marry Jason

Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros (MNS Photo) Celebrity couple Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco for the first time admitted that they are planning to tie the knot soon after confirming the comedienne’s pregnancy. The former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemates said they were neither shocked nor saddened when they learned about the news that Cantiveros is pregnant. “Positive na positive. I’m very happy. Nung nalaman ko, hindi ako kinabahan kasi gusto naman talaga namin ni Jason. Nung nagbalikan kasi kami, gusto na talaga namin i-level up ‘yung relationship,” Cantiveros said. She added: “Lagi akong nilalagnat so nagpa-check up ako. Doon ko nalaman na positive daw na buntis ako. Magkaaway pa kami noon, sinamahan niya lang ako. Nung sinabi ko sa kanya, nawala ang kanyang pagkagalit.” Apart from Francisco, Cantiveros said she first broke the news to her mother, who was also very happy for the two of them. “Yung mama ko talaga tinawagan ko. Sabi ko, ‘Ma, buntis ako.’ Tapos sabi niya nanloloko lang daw ako. ‘Buntis ako, bakit ayaw mo maniwala?’ Ayaw nila maniwala talaga. Sabi ko, ‘Kapag ganyan, hindi na ako magloloko kasi buntis nga ako.’ Hindi na nagsalita ‘yung mama ko. Okay naman siya, happy naman siya,” she said. Francisco, for his part, said he recently went home to Mindoro to personally tell the good news to his family. After informing their families about the matter, Francisco said he immediately thought of a plan on how to propose to Cantiveros. Relating how the proposal happened, Cantiveros said: “Paggising Read More …