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Doc Meddie and HICC:
Healing that Cares —The Future of Medicine Now! Can we foretell our futures? Health-wise can we foresee what’s going to happen to our bodies? Honestly, not even doctors can do that. But there is one thing—and many other things—that doctors can help you with for you to ascertain what’s going to be good for your overall health. “Doc, help me cure myself,” says Imelda “Doc Meddie” S Edodollon, MT, MD, NMD, “is what all of us should be saying; instead of saying, ‘Doc, cure me.’ Why? Because for every patient there is a doctor inside. We only need to tap that doctor inside us.” True to her word, Doc Meddie promotes “selfempowerment instead of dependency” at her Holistic Integrative Care Center (HICC), a unique clinic that offers integrative medicine—“a smart combination of conventional medicine with evidence-based alternative medicine”—under the tagline “Healing that Cares.” Doc Meddie is the Medical Director of HICC which promotes the fusion of conventional or traditional Western medicine and alternative or Eastern medicine as the most effective way to help patients suffering chronic diseases heal themselves and help those who are healthy maintain their health and firm up their systems. “This holistic and integrative approach is the future of medicine—and we are doing it now!” averred Doc Meddie. Thus, Lea Michelle “has been reaping the benefits of HICC’s personalized treatment plans since September”; Len TriniMom “is thankful for the excellent care of Doc Meddie, Chef Arlene, and all the staff of HICC who never failed to make her parents feel comfortable and positive during the treatments”; and, Ellen F, “after integrative medicine treatment, diet and lifestyle change, noticed that I no longer experience heartburn; after four sessions of Detox Therapy, I have better sleep, increased energy level, stronger immune system, clearer skin, and shinier hair! My cholesterol level decreased, too, and have encouraged my husband and mother to try it—and they have both been very satisfied.” This could be expected becuse Doc Meddie, after all, is one of her kind in Philippine medicine. She is to reckon with and taken seriously having studied Functional Medicine at the Functional Medicine University, mastered Ozone Therapy with Dr Robert Rowen, studied Ozone Therapy—Major in Autohemotherapy and Minor in Prolozone at the American Academcy of Ozonotherapy ,Gerson Therapy at the Gerson Institute ,Heavy Metal Toxicology, Inner Dance at the Energy School, Wholeness Program at Wellness land Health Institute, Pranic Healing and International Medical School of Integrative Medicine. These on top of her MD from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center.. Part of that caring is Doc Meddie’s continuous professional development and certifications here and abroad alongside HICC’s continually evolving clinic, physical renovation, and service expansion efforts. “We are always on the lookout for better and more effective integrative therapies from all over the world. We are proud to open the Nutriment Center for patients from faraway places
to heal, learn, and recover.” Among the happy clientele of HICC’s special brand of healing is Dennis E’s father. After doctors at the ICU said they could no longer guarantee his dad’s safety after he survived a deadly bout with heart, kidney, and lung failure, the family resorted to HICC’s Detox Therapy. “Just after a few sessions, I can see my dad getting stronger and stronger, in time his stamina strengthened and his health is restored like he is ten years younger. His doctors say he is in better condition now than the time he was discharged. Very efficient!” “Aside from our Body Scan, which points out the body’s lacks and excesses,” Doc Meddie continues, “we have Blood Vessel Scan from Germany, iTOVi Scan from the United States, and the Zyto Scan from Ireland.” The success of HICC’s various therapies had been overwhelming. For instance, A. Mendez remarks, “I was given Chelation Therapy and after the first session, the wounds on my skin that are long there have disappeared, my allergy episodes have decreased, and I feel lighter every day.” Doc Meddie recommended she undergo the Quantum Analyzer, which revealed high heavy metal content in her body. Doc Meddie, who is the only Filipino doctor internationally certified by the American Academy of Ozone Therapy and the Gerson Institute, also does Ozone and Prolozone Therapy for chronic illness and pain and Gerson Therapy for cancer cases on top of PlateletRich Plasma Therapy for healing tissues and Chelation Therapy for cleaning clogged arteries. Jeng Trinidad is another happily recovered patient, who at 71 years old, is super grateful for the kind of care that HICC has given her when she was administered Ozone Therapy. “After three treatments, I experienced being PAIN FREE which is equivalent to a HAPPY and HEALTHY Life. Chelation Therapy, on the other hand, has boosted my energy—I never thought I would FEEL and LOOK YOUNGER as side effects!” “Health is balance inside and outside of the body,” Doc Meddie explains. “Imbalance results in sickness— so, we have to restore that balance to treat the root cause of diseases.” Thus, HICC’s clientele include not only the afflicted but also the healthy, those coming in to maintain health and beauty. Renato Sio summed the HICC experience, thus: “I learned that Nutrition is both part of diagnosis and treatment and that there are several options both oral
Check out http://www.dzmjonline. net/uncategorized/holistic-andintegrated-care-is-the-new-wave/ on DZMJ Online for a short interview with Doc Meddie by Ms MJ Balaguer witth husband Mr Mike Balaguer on camera, HICC PR Ms Nez Aguilar, and this writer Mt Camilo M Villanueva, Jr. Visit here www.facebook.com/hiccph #DocMeddie #HICC #HealingThatCares
and intravenous for integration with normal protocols allowing quicker healing. The latest tools and research are available from Doc Meddie due to her regular seminars here and abroad. Her staff are competent and friendly making any visit pleasant. An epitome of physical beauty and talent is HICC’s Brand Ambassador Ronnie Liang—a Pinoy Dream Academy alumnus and Viva talent (he has appeared in Fan Boy, Fan Girl and 100 Tula para kay Stella) best known for the hit song “Sa Iyong Ngiti”— who advocates eating healthy for healthy living. “We should never forget what our parents have taught us ever since we’re kids—‘Eat your vegetables!’” Ronnie beams, proving that often the problem is not that hard to solve. “We need to overcome our desires and strive for clean and wholesome living.” “Medicines are there to help the body heal, but at the end of the day it is still the body’s capacity to heal that spells the difference,” Ronnie continues, pointing out that new technology and medical intervention are there only to aid the body. “We need to help ourselves. As US President Kennedy once said, ‘Man created the problem, man should solve it,” he muses. “Aside from God’s blessings, we need enough rest and sleep, the right food, and exercise–`What you sow, you reap!’” NOW can you confidently say you can already see your future? Honestly say that your future—at least, health-wise—is well within your hands and at arm’s reach? You should with HICC and Doc Meddie around to help you ascertain what’s going to be good for you— now and in the future!!! *** Since our first visit and encounter with Doc Meddie and HICC we were able to experience first-hand the Body Scan, which was on point in revealing my fatty liver and vitamin A deficiency, the results of which Doc Meddie used to formulate the right IV drip to give us. We were able to attend Chef Arlene’s regular Gerson Therapy Talk and Demo, getting the chance see various juicing techniques and concoctions for cancer patients at the Nutriment Center. And, we were able to enjoy free Body Scans and a couple of hours at the Treatment Room for Glutathione + Vitamin C + Vitamin B IV Drip! Mabuhay!
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November 2018 • Issue No. 1
22 WHAT'S INSIDE
The Hows of Daniel Cover Story: Daniel Padilla Alamin ang mga kuwento at rebelasyon ng numero unong young actor ngayon.
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Hot Off The Press: Sarah Geronimo At 30, ramdam na kaya ng Pop Royalty ang tunay na kalayaan sa buhay?
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Sports Idol: Hidilyn Diaz Ang kuwento ng pait at tamis ng buhay ng ating Asian Games gold medalist sa weightlifting.
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Bagong Iibigin: Jomari Angeles Sino at saan nga ba nagsimula ang baguhang aktor na si Jomari Angeles na hindi magpapahuli sa husay sa pag-arte?
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Special Feature: Revilla Brothers Paano nga ba magmahal ang tatlong anak na lalaki ni former senator Bong Revilla? Mas matinik kaya ang mga anak sa kanilang ama?
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Where Are They Now?: Nene Tamayo Ano na nga ba ang buhay ngayon ni Kumander Nene, grand winner ng ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ season one?
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8 Special Feature: QCinema Fashion & Beauty 28 Bench Fashion Week 30 Stars of the Night 32 The Top 10 List: Rhian Ramos’ makeup do’s and don’ts 33 In The Bag: Ria Atayde Lifestyle 9 Celebrity Travels: Piolo Pascual, Ryle Santiago and Ejay Falcon enjoy their vacations with their families. 34 Celebrity Rides: The limobus of the King of Scents-Joel Cruz 36 Celebrity House: The renovated Manila mansion of Joel Cruz 52 Celebrity Cooking: Nash Aguas prepares ramen In Every Issue 6 Celebrity Tracks 12 K-Pop: The Hottest Korean Girl Group —Momoland 24 On the Set: JoshLia’s ‘Ngayon at Kailanman’ 54 Celebrity Parenting 101 56 Take Their Word For It 57 Health 59 Real Talk 61 Horoscope
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YOUR SHOWBIZ INSIDER
Francis Martinez Simeon
Editor-In-Chief/Managing Editor
Arnel Resma Ramos
Associate Editor/Copy Editor
Christopher Garperio Art Director
Alex Brosas Ricky Calderon Alwin Ignacio Josh Mercado
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Emerson Chan Fernan Sucalit
Contributing Photographers
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Editor's Note
FIRST TIMES ARE ALWAYS SWEET This is a first---and I hope this won’t be the last. Anxious but it’s overwhelming. Twenty years ago or in 1998 nang hindi ko inakala na masasabak pala ako sa mundo ng publishing. It was the defunct Solar Publishing Corporation, subsidiary of National Book Store and publisher of titles such as ‘Woman Today,’ ‘Celebrity Recipes’ and ‘Family Today,’ that gave me the chance to try print magazine. Ayan ‘yung mga uso nu’ng araw na malalaking magazine na colored newsprint and glossy cover except for CR. Allow me to thank Ms. Yours truly with Pinoy pride Hidilyn Diaz Monica Aveo, its associate publisher, who took me during our very first photoshoot for this onboard, Nini Yarte, my very first editor-in-chief, and to maiden issue of Celebrity Radar. the very kind Peachy Yamsuan, who was my second eic. I’ve also learned a lot from the seasoned Ms. Teresa Reyes-Tunay and Ricci Barios, EIC and executive editor of ‘WT,’ respectively, when I became a part of it eventually before I left and transferred to ‘StarStudio’ magazine of ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. in 2003 when the excellent and witty EIC of ‘SSM,’ Jerome Gomez, got me until the last print issue in January this year kung saan nagsilbi ako sa loob ng 14 na taon na pinakamatagal sa lahat ng naging staff. Sadyang kay tulin ng panahon. Ngunit hindi ko pinalampas ang maraming taon para matuto ako ng maraming bagay na kailangang gawin para makabuo ng isang maganda at siksik na issue ng entertainment magazine every month, every year na magugustuhan ng lahat ng fans ng mga celebrity na napi-feature namin. And now, I’m back to print magazine via ‘Celebrity Radar,’ Your Showbiz Insider, under the management of Prage Management Services Company (publisher of the most well-read and leading tabloids in the country, ‘Abante’ and ‘Abante Tonite’) as EIC. Dahil sa pagkakataong ito, I am grateful to my two colleagues, Dondon Sermino and Roldan Castro, entertainment editors of ‘Abante’ and ‘Abante Tonite,’ respectively, for the recommendation. Most importantly, all praises and glory to God. I am truly humbled by this amazing blessing which I never imagined and expected, eversince. Masaya kami ng aking associate editor na si Arnel Ramos at Art Director na si Christopher Garperio dahil sa aming president na si Mr. Rey Marfil at general manager na si Mr. Gil Cabacungan Jr., na nagtiwala sa amin and very understanding, and for still believing in print media despite the fact that almost everything has gone digital now. But of course, naniniwala kami na marami pa rin ang mga supporter ng ating mga artista ang gustong makita at matitigan ang kanilang mga ‘lodi’ sa isang hard copy magazine kung saan p’wede pa nila itong mapa-autograph at maitabi bilang collector’s item. At hindi rin naman lahat ng tao, matanda man o bata, ay may high-end cellphone at sariling WiFi connection para lang makabasa ng mga latest chika at makita ang photos ng hinahangaan nilang mga artista, lalo na sa mga malalayong lugar at probinsya. We would like to officially and formally welcome all of you to our new home-’Celebrity Radar’ magazine kung saan sa aming maiden issue ay may bago kayong madi-discover sa aming main cover, ang King of Hearts na si Daniel Padilla. Matapang na opinyon tungkol sa tunay na kalayaan sana ng Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo. Mai-inspire kayo sa kuwento ng buhay ng ating sports hero na si Hidilyn Diaz. Makikilala n’yo at mamahalin ang isang baguhang aktor. Matututo rin kayo kina Aiko Melendez pagdating sa parenting at Ms. Perla Bautista tungkol sa pagiging artista. May fashion din tayo, our dear millennials, gano’n din ang beauty tips from Rhian Ramos. Idagdag pa ang K-pop feature. Isasama rin tayo ng ating fave stars sa kanilang mga trip! Kukumustahin natin ang ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ season one grand winner na si Kumander Nene Tamayo. Mae-engganyo tayong mag-negosyo, kahit maliit lang, kay Nash Aguas. Bigyan natin ng pansin ang depression sa ating Health section. May about love din courtesy of DJ Laila Chikadora, pati horoscope at crossword para lalong malibang pagkatapos n’yong basahin ang lahat ng handog namin sa inyo na feature articles na aming pinaghirapan at binuo nang may pagmamahal. I won’t keep you waiting, guys! Have a good read! And please support us all the way. God bless us all always.
FRANCIS M. SIMEON Editor-In-Chief
Celebrity Tracks
Mags Belles ‘The Voice Teens Philippines’ 2017 second placer Isabela Vinzon signs up with Mags clothing line as its new endorser. Masaya ang 17-year-old daughter ng veteran actor na si Roi Vinzon, dahil noon ay namimili lang s’ya ng damit sa Mags na isinuot n’ya sa isang show in Pampanga na napansin pa raw ng host noon, dahil nagandahan sa style. Even Mutya ng Pilipinas-World winner from Bohol, Pauline Amelinckx, says na bumibili lang din daw s’ya ng mga damit n’ya sa Mags dati, kaya she’s so happy that she was chosen as Ms. Mags by its owner, Mags Cue, during the coronation night held recently.
Isabela Vinzon and Mags owner Mags Cue (center) shake hands after signing the contract, with the former’s manager, Neil Gregorio of MCA Universal Records (left) and mother, Jeanie David (fourth from left), and Mags designer Mark Lawiswis (right).
BAGONG HUGOT
Maraming moviegoers, especially the millennials, ang tiyak na naka-relate to Viva Films’ new movie offering, ang ‘Para Sa Brokenhearted’ (by the ‘hugot’ author Marcelo Santos III) starring Yassi Pressman, Marco Gumabao, Louise delos Reyes, Shy Carlos and Sam Concepcion, na tulad ng lahat ay nagkaroon din ng mga hindi nila malilimutang love experience at one point in their lives. This movie adaptation was directed by Digo Ricio.
TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON
Full Frontal After 28 years, muling ginampanan ni RS Francisco ang stage play na ‘M Butterfly’ last September sa Maybank Theater sa BGC. He once again showed his daring as an actor to do frontal nudity on stage. Pabulosa rin ang production design at costumes nila, kaya naman sulit at sold-out ang bawat araw ng pagtatanghal. Ang ticket sales ay mapupunta sa kanilang chosen beneficiaries.
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PLAYING HOUSE Ang bagong teleseryeng nagpapasaya at nagpapakilig sa umaga, mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes bago mag-‘It’s Showtime,’ ang ‘Playhouse,’ under GMO unit sa ABS-CBN which stars Zanjoe Marudo and the versatile Angelica Panganiban. Kasama rin nina Z at Angge sina Nadia Montenegro, Smokey Manaloto, Kean Cipriano, Jane dela Paz, Jomari Angeles, Donny Pangilinan, Kisses Delavin, among other Kapamilya stars.
New Find A singer, composer and producer rolled into one, he is Yan Sison from Kidapawan City in Mindanao. Unang naging frontman ng kanyang bandang Avalon Beyond na nanalo ng Rock Album of the Year sa Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for Music 2016. Now, Yan goes solo with his first album titled ‘Underrated’ released by DNA Records of Star Music and can be downloaded on Spotify and iTunes.
SING AND DANCE
Happy ang 3:16 Events & Talent Management at ang kanilang mga alagang grupo na Belladonna at Clique 5 for their first anniversary. The talented and good-looking members of their girl and boy groups may not be that visible on television but a number of campus tours, out-of-town and corporate shows every week and rehearsals in the studio keep their schedules busy.
Bike Enthusiasts
TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON
The three-day PhilBike Expo 2018 held recently at the World Trade Center in Pasay City was a huge success. Lalo pang binuhay ng social media viral discovery-turned-host and comedienne KaladKaren Davila ang event with Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International 2015 Janela Cuaton and Sebastian Castro. Singer Yan Sison performed for the crowd and to add fun, nagkaroon din ng zumba session sa pangunguna ng G Force dancer na si Ray-an Manglo kung saan ang pinakamagaling mag-zumba ay nanalo ng isang bike. Ang dating sexy actress na si Katya Santos ang nag-cut ng ribbon at dumating din ang bike enthusiasts na sina Atty. Raymond Fortun at Gardo Versoza.
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Special Feature
THE FESTIVAL HEAT IS ON
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One festival, movies galore. Sino ngayon ang nagsasabing Philippine Cinema is dead?
ka-anim na taon na ng QCinema International Film Festival ngayong 2018. Mula October 21 hanggang 30, ang pitong entries (five full length and two documentaries) ay mapapanood sa mga sumusunod na sinehan --TriNoma, UP Town Center, Gateway, Robinsons Galleria, SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Manila, at SM Mall of Asia.
TRIVIA, TRIVIA!
1 Ang unang QCinema ay ginanap sa
TriNoma with only three filmmakers in the Circle Competition, each given a seed grant of P800,000.
2 On its second year, idinagdag sa
line-up ang mga short film. The “Screen International” section was also added to highlight foreign films.
3 Walo ang entries sa main competition
sa ikatlong taon ng festival. The DoQC International Documentary Competition was also launched. Idinagdag din ang RainbowQC section na binubuo ng mga pelikulang tungkol sa gender equality and sensitivity at iba pang sections tulad ng “Director in Focus,” “Music Genius” (films about music legends), “Throwback Ticket” (digitally restored movies in partnership with ABS-CBN Film Restoration), at “Indie Nacional” (homegrown award-winning films).
4 QCinema’s fourth edition paid tribute
to Polish film director and screenwriter Krzysztof Kieślowski (“Three Colors: Blue, Red, and White,” “The Double Life of Veronique”) and to Filipino master director Mike de Leon.
5 Ayon kay Ed Lejano, QCinema
Festival Director, ang mga sumusunod ay “proud products” of QCinema: APOCALYPSE CHILD (2015) - received commercial distribution in Poland; Best Film, Five Flavors Film Festival 2016 and other awards; WOMEN OF THE WEEPING RIVER (2016) - Best Picture, Gawad Urian 2017; received commercial distribution in France; other awards; BALANGIGA (2017) - Best 8 | NOVEMBER | CELEBRITY RADAR
TEXT: MELL T. NAVARRO
Picture, Gawad Urian 2018 and FAMAS 2018, and other awards.
6 During its 2017 edition, nakapagbenta ng 20,000 tickets ang QCinema.
MGA ISYU
1 May entries na nagba-backout dahil
sa kawalan ng co-producer. Kaya sa taong ito, QCinema has stipulated in its contract a deadline for backing out. 2 Ngayong taong ito rin, napaaga ang Cinema One Originals from its usual November run to early October. Hindi maiiwasan ang scheduling problems dahil ang last day of Cinema One Originals is actually the opening day of QCinema this year.
ANO ANG MAPAPANOOD SA QCINEMA NGAYONG 2018?
FULL LENGTH NARRATIVE FILMS (“Circle Competition”):
“HINTAYAN NG LANGIT”
Directed by Dan Villegas There’s a shortage of rooms in purgatory and Lisang will have to share a room with a man from her past. CAST -- Eddie Garcia, Gina Pareño, Karl Medina, Kat Galang, Joel Saracho, Che Ramos, Mel Kimura, Dolly de Leon Screenwriter – Juan Miguel Severo / Creative Producer – Antoinette Jadaone / Cinematographers – Pao Orendain, Nor Ocampo
“BILLE AND EMMA”
Directed by Samantha Lee Billie is a 17-year-old rocker girl who moves to the province and meets Emma -- queen bee, model student, perfect daughter and suddenly pregnant. CAST -- Gabby Padilla, Zar Donato, Beauty Gonzales, Cielo Aquino, Ryle Santiago Screenwriter – Samantha Lee / Producer – Phyllis Grande / Cinematographer – Mycko David / Assistant Director – XY Pintoy
“DOG DAYS: PINOY HOOP DREAMS”
Directed by Timmy Harn In chasing after his hoop dreams, half-
black half-Filipino wannabe basketball star Michael Jordan Ulili believes he has special God given powers. CAST -- Ybes Bagadiong, Bie Ruaro, Charles Salazar, Miguel Reyes Screenwriters – Timmy Harn, Marja Vicente / Producer – Jules Katanyag / Cinematographers – Albert Banzon, Jippy Pascua
“MASLA A PAPANOK” (Ave)
Directed by Gutierrez Mangansakan II In 1892, a giant bird mysteriously appears in Maguindanao foretelling the fall and rise of colonial empires. CAST -- Quennie Lyne Demoral, Jorge Krigi Hager, Dumingel Ameir Hassan Arsad Screenwriter – Gutierrez Mangansakan II / Cinematographers -- Arnel Barbarona, Bagane Fiola, Willie Apa / Production Manager -- Moises Charles Hollite
“ODA SA WALA”
Directed by Dwein Baltazar Sonya, an old maid, is about to give up on herself until one day, she meets a corpse in her family’s embalming business that changes her life. CAST – Marietta Subong, Joonee Gamboa, Anthony Falcon, Bernard Laxa DOCUMENTARY FILMS (“DocQC”) – these two docu films are not in competition, but were given P300,000 post production grant each.
“ALL GROWN UP”
Directed by Wena Sanchez ABOUT THE DOCU: After years of nurturing and protecting her younger brother, a filmmaker is forced to question her ability to help the people she loves when her own daughter begins to have trouble of her own. A story about what it means to help the people you love the most.
“PAG-UKIT SA PANINIWALA”
Directed by Hiyas Baldemor Bagabaldo ABOUT THE DOCU: Procession of images including a 500-year-old Dead Christ is juxtaposed to the journey of a third-generation mastercarver in transforming blocks of wood into a gigantic Jesus crucified on a 12-ft cross. The contrasting harmony of the sculptors, the sculptures, and the devotees reveal a customary yet surreal portrait of Paete, a small artisanal town in the Philippines.
WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
QCinema 2018 will feature iconic “dance films” that have been digitally remastered and restored such as “All That Jazz,” “Footloose,” and “Saturday Night Fever” starring the legendary John Travolta. H
Celebrity Travels PIOLO PASCUAL
Nag-tour sina Piolo, Mo kapatid ni PJ na si Tis mmy Amy, ay and a friend sa Cairo, Egypt.
On Day 11 of their Holy Land trip, Piolo and his family went to Jordan River, considered the third most holy site in the Holy Land where Jesus Christ was baptized and started his ministry.
Pamilya at hindi special girl ang kasama ni Piolo Pascual sa kanyang short break from TV work.
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ays after the finale of Piolo Pascual’s teleserye “Since I Found You” aired on ABS-CBN primetime ay nakahanap ang aktor ng pagkakataon na makapagbakasyon sa ibang bansa. It was an extra special vacation for the Ultimate Hunk dahil kasama n’ya muli ang kanyang pamilya, especially his dearest Mommy Amy. Piolo’s older brother, Choy, was not able to join them because of work. More than 15 days umabot ang memorable family vacation nila sa Cairo, Egypt, Amman, Jordan, at Jerusalem last September. H
On September 17, they went cruising on the Red Sea and waited for the sunset.
At Mount Nebo in Jordan, 26 kilometers away from Amman. The next day, September 18, Piolo and his beloved family went swimming and fishing in the Red Sea.
TEXT: ARNEL RAMOS
OH HOLY PAPA P!
During breakfast at InterCon Hotel in Amman, Jordan.
Celebrity Travels RYLE SANTIAGO
#HKBOY
Nagliwaliw sa Hong Kong ang Hashtags member na si Ryle Santiago with his family.
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a hit musical flick ng nakaraang PPP (Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino) na ‘Bakwit Boys,’ marami ang nakapansin sa relaxed at natural na pagganap ni Hashtag Ryle Santiago sa papel ng isang palabirong aspiring musician. Mainstay ng ‘It’s Showtime’ si Ryle at kasali rin sa isang afternoon soap ng ABS-CBN. Things are looking up for this young man. H
TEXT: ARNEL RAMOS
Si Ryle ang nagdirect ng shot na ito. My caption: lahat ng miracles that happen in your life, you’ll look up and say, ‘Si God ‘yon.’ His loving and supportive mom, Sherilyn Reyes tells him.
Off to Mongkok on a train with Ryle’s siblings, Lo (left) and Eia.
Last minute decision to fly to HK, kasi last threeday break ni Chris this year. Ryle only stayed overnight.
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Family affair. Kasama ng grupo nina Ejay sa Hong Kong ang sister and brother ng aktor, dalawang pamangkin ni Jana at isang couple friend nila.
Celebrity Travels EJAY FALCON
EJAY’S HONG KONG GETAWAY
? Binigyan Isn’t it romantic ay treat sa hd rt bi ng ni Ejay hil nagna Mongkok si Ja akda n ang la ai m ka ay birthd a. ny nd girlfrie
After wrapping up work for the ABS-CBN afternoon series ‘The Blood Sisters,’ Ejay Falcon spent time with girlfriend and family in the former Crown Colony.
TEXT: ARNEL RAMOS
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our days na lumibot sa Hong Kong sina Ejay Falcon at girlfriend na si Jana Roxas at family members ng magkasintahan. “Happy naman kasi family kami na nagbakasyon kahit medyo pagod,” balita ni Ejay. H
Hong Kong Escapade. Nagpunta sina Ejay sa HK Disneyland dahil dream ng isang kapatid n’ya na makapunta roon. Nag-enjoy rin sila sa Ocean Park. “Walang katapusang rides,” ani Ejay. “Pati ako walang magawa kundi maki-rides na rin.”
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No doubt na ang pinakasikat na Korean pop or K-pop girl group ngayon maging dito sa Pilipinas ay ang Momoland. Saan at paano nga ba nabuo ang grupong ito? Kilalanin natin sila.
4 Ang MLD Entertainment (formerly known as Duble Kick Entertainment) ang bumuo sa Momoland last 2016 matapos manalo ang pitong unang members sa reality show na ‘Finding Momoland.’ 4 November 10 of the same year ni-launch ang una nilang album na ‘Welcome to Momoland.’ 4 Ang unang pitong members ay sina Hyebin, Yeonwoo, Jane, Nayun, JooE, Ahin, at si Nancy na pinakamaganda at pinakasikat sa kanila na sinasabi ng marami na may hawig sila ni Liza Soberano. 4 March 28, 2017 nang madagdag as member si Daisy na eliminated contestant sa ‘Finding Momoland.’ 4 Sumunod na nadagdag ang ninth member na si Kim Taeha na eliminated contestant naman sa ‘Produce 101’ on April 10 last year. 4 August 22 ng nakaraang taon when they released their second EP (extended play) album titled ‘Freeze!’ 4 Ang kanta nilang ‘Bboom Bboom’ na sumikat din nang bongga rito ang first hit nila mula sa kanilang third album na ‘Great!’ na inilabas January 3 this year. 4 After their first hit single from their third album was released, inakusahan ang Momoland ng Russian girl group named Serebro ng plagiarism ng kanta nilang “Mi Mi Mi” na pinaggayahan daw ng tunog ng ‘Bboom Bboom’ na pinabulaanan naman ng composer nito na si Shinsadong Tiger na sinabing “the bass line [is] commonly heard in retro house or electro swing genres, as well as the four-stanza chord." 4 Due to their popularity, Momoland signed with King Records para sa debut album nila na ini-release sa Japan last June 13, pati ang Japanese version ng Bboom Bboom. 4 June 26 naman nang i-release ang kanilang fourth album na ‘Fun to the World.’ 4 August 16 nang bumisita rito sa bansa for the first time ang Momoland to meet and perform for their fans. 4 The music video of their latest track ‘BAAM’ has reached 100 million views! H
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PANAHON NI
DANIEL TEXT BY JUDE CARTALABA US’ PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE ‘THE HOWS OF THANKSGIVING BY EMERSON CHAN
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WE ARE LIVING THROUGH THE DANIEL PADILLA ERA. t 23, si Daniel Padilla ang walang dudang pinakasikat na artistang lalaki sa kanyang age bracket. Bahala na kayong pagtalunan kung pang-ilan sina James Reid, Alden Richards, at Enrique Gil kay DJ, palayaw ni Daniel. Hindi magsisinungaling ang more than 600 million-peso box-office gross ng latest KathNiel movie na ‘The Hows of Us.’ Ayon sa keen showbiz observers, hanggang ngayon ay ipinapalabas pa rin sa mga sinehan sa buong bansa ang pelikula at hindi sliding ang screenings nito. Pero gaano nga ba kilala ng mga tao, fan o hindi, si Daniel Padilla? A month before his October 13 concert titled ‘D4’ at the Araneta Coliseum, ayon kay Roxy Liquigan, head of Star Creatives, ay halos sold-out na ang tickets. Ang ‘D4’ ay 4th major concert ni Daniel and directed by Johnny Manahan. Musical direction was by Marvin Averido. ‘D4’ was presented by Star Events and ABS-CBN events. Sabay-sabay nating tuklasin ang enigma ng pinakamaningning na bituin sa kasalukuyan.
D IS FOR DOWN-TO-EARTH
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Lubos na nagpapasalamat at natutuwa ang superstar son nina Karla Estrada at Rommel Padilla. “I am very happy. Overwhelmed ang feeling sa success ng pelikula; natatanggap nating mga blessings. Ewan ko, siguro talaga kapag binigay mo ang lahat sa isang bagay, ‘di ba? Parang gusto mo pang ibigay kung ano pang puwede nating i-offer sa market.”
A L L I D A P L
Walang takot naming idedeklara na sa hanay ng mga batang superstar, si Daniel Padilla ang #1. Masarap tuklasin ang mito at karisma ng namumukodtanging bituin na ito.
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Daniel did not expect ‘The Hows of Us’ to be a monster hit. “Hindi porke’t nasa pelikula ako, masasabi kong napakaganda nito. Minsan kasi ‘di natin alam kung ano ba ang gusto ng mga manonood. Natuwa lang ako na maraming nasiyahan sa pelikula namin.” Tinutukan daw nang husto ni Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina ang pagganap nina Daniel at girlfriend at ka-love team nitong si Kathryn Bernardo sa pelikula. “Sobrang thankful lang ako sa guidance na binibigay ni Direk Cathy. We are so fortunate to have her as our director. Grabe ang kanyang passion. Lahat gagawin niya para matulungan ka niya bilang artista.”
GOING SOLO FOR NOW?
In the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry ‘Gandarrapido: The Revengers Squad,’ Daniel starred with Vice Ganda and without Kathryn Bernardo. Pagkatapos ng recordbreaking success ng ‘The Hows of Us,’ nakikita ni Daniel sila ni Kathryn na nasa punto ng kanilang career na sumusubok mag-explore. “S’yempre narinig n’yo na may movie na si Kathryn after nito with Sharon Cuneta and Richard Gomez.
Special thanks to Roxy Liquigan and Mico del Rosario of Star Cinema and their staff, El Haig and Denise Camacho, Star Magic's head, Mr. Johnny Manahan, Daniel Padilla's handler, Luz Bagalacsa, and road manager, Maquie Raquiza, and Armando "Dho" Cruz.
Daniel is fond of collecting guitars, shoes, and jackets. The last acoustic bass guitar he bought was at a mall show he had in Glorietta. Nagbabalak din siya na bumalik mag-banda. Trivia: His bandmates appeared in ‘The Hows of Us.’ CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 17
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“Bilang mga actors pareho, like any other type of work— lahat tayo lume-level up. Next phase. Let’s try to create ngayon as individuals. Kasi nandu’n din ‘yung growth bilang mag-isa, bilang aktor.” Given this future scenario, he is quick to defend that the love team will not cease to exist. It will remain intact. “Yun lang, ibang project, ibang kuwento, ibang script, ibang characters. Kailangang mag-mature. Kasama ‘to sa adventure. Sa journey namin sa trabaho.” If given the chance to choose a different leading lady, sino kaya ang nais makatambal ng batang aktor? Hindi agad nakasagot si Daniel. Ang tiyak n’ya sa sarili ay kung ano ang hinahanap n’ya sa anumang proyekto na ipinagkakatiwala sa kanya. “Importante sa akin kung ano ang feeling ko. Gusto ko palaging may kabuluhan ang mga characters na gagampanan ko at may lalim.”
HIS FUTURE PLANS.
Bilang isang taong naniniwala na hindi dapat humihinto sa pagtuklas, nais ni Daniel na ipagpatuloy ang kanyang pagaaral. “Gusto kong bumalik sa pag-aaral. Maybe next year.” Interesado si Daniel na kumuha ng kursong Psychology. “Ever since noong bata ako, I’m very curious about how humans behave. I’d like to know what they think and feel. “Maybe magiging psychologist ako someday (he laughs). Magiging psychologist ako ng mga artista.” 18 | NOVEMBER | CELEBRITY RADAR
He sleeps in his pajamas all the time. But he can recall that he once slept in the nude when he and his 14 buddies passed out after his concert two years ago. “Lahat kami basag (dead tired).”
HIS FAVORITE SELFIES OR PICTURES TOGETHER WITH KATHRYN
“May meaning, may pinanggagalingan. Sa trips, sa beach. Yung tina-timer lang namin tapos tatakbo kaming dalawa.” The most romantic date they had was a candlelight dinner by a beach in Palawan.
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He (normally) showers for one and a half hours.
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He’d like to try out theater, a musical perhaps.
Kanya ring binigyan-diin na, “Nasa phase ako ng buhay ko na hinahanap ko pa kung ano ba talaga ang gusto ko. “Hinahanap ko pa ang sweet spot na ‘yun.” Ipinukol din sa kanya ang tanong kung sa future ba, nais din niyang maging director. Hindi naman daw n’ya isinasara ang pinto sa posibilidad na maging director balang-araw. Dito marahil nanggagaling ang kagustuhan n’yang mag-observe sa mga direktor na kilala niya kagaya nina Cathy Garcia-Molina, Mae Cruz-Alviar at Dan Villegas. But above all, Daniel is one guy who doesn’t want to rest on his laurels. Hindi siya’yung tipo na nawawala ang kaba sa tuwing umaarte siya. Hindi niya ikinakaila na noon pa mang nagsisimula pa lamang siya sa showbiz, may pressure talaga sa kanya dahil ang mga tito niya ay kinikilalang mga magagaling na artista. The pressure will always be there. “Hindi siya mawawala. Maganda nga ‘yun para may drive ka para paghusayan mo pa. Once kasi na masasabi mong ang galing ko na, I think mai-stuck ka na sa ginawa mong ‘yun. So ang tendency, uulitin mo na naman sa next mong gagawin ang ginawa mo na.” Daniel Padilla is a firm believer that learning should be never-ending. H CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 21
Hot Off the Press
KELAN TOTOONG
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onor thy father and mother, isa ito sa Sampung Utos ng Diyos. Walang duda, lahat tayo, lalo na nga’t karamihan sa atin ay mga Katoliko, sinusunod ang utos na ito mula sa Poong Maylikha.
Kalakip na rin sa kautusang ito ang paggalang sa mas nakatatanda, including those in authority. Ang magkamaling hindi sumunod sa utos, sumagot, at mangatwiran ay itinuturing na walang modo, mal-edukado at tiyak na masusunog ang kaluluwa mo sa impiyerno agad-agad. Ngunit minsan, hindi ko maiwasang magtaka. Ang mga magulang, hanggang saan ba ang kapangyarihan at hawak sa kanilang mga anak? Gawin nating ehemplo si Mommy Divine, ang nanay ni Sarah Geronimo na para sa balana eh the stage mother to end all stage mothers. Unlike other acknowledged stage mothers, hindi maingay si Mommy Divine but she is a looming figure in her superstar daughter’s career and personal life. Sa kaso ng mag-inang Sarah Geronimo at Mommy Divine, ang Biblical kautusan ba, dapat pang sundin na pikit-mata lamang? Si Sarah G. nga ba ay puwedeng maihalintulad sa isang robot na naka-program lang para magsabi ng “Opo, nanay. Masusunod po kayo?” ANG INTERVIEW NA HINDI UMERE Malaking usap-usapan talaga sa lahat ng sulok ng showbizlandia ang posibleng pamemeywang at pagdadabog ng bangs ni Mrs. Geronimo. Sa Facebook ko unang nalaman na ang panayam daw ni Sarah Geronimo para sa “Gandang Gabi Vice,” hindi nga ba pinayagan ni Divine ang pag-ere nito sa telebisyon? Ano nga ba ang dahilan at pinigil ang panayam na maipalabas? Gaano ba ka-powerful si Divine at kinaya niyang ang episode na bahagi ng “Ms. Granny” promotion, ay makatay diumano hanggang sa wala na halos natira sa naturang interview? Ang kulitan, pilyang sagot sa mga pilyang tanong, at laugh-outloud moments na nangyari sa panayam ay totoong hindi pumasa sa mapanuri at protective na nanay? Sa nangyaring ‘di pagsasahimpapawid ng episode, may makakasagot na ba sa tanong kung si Inay Divine ba ang pinagbayad sa incurred cost of production ng “GGV” para lang mapangalagaan ang busilak na imahe ni Sarah?
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? o m i n o r e hG May tugon na ba sa tanong na dapat Viva ba ang magbayad sa nasayang na episode at si Mrs. Geronimo rin nga ba ang nag-demand nito kasi nga, prime Viva artist si Sarah at dapat ang Viva ang nasa forefront para ang mga tanong na itinanong kay Sarah ay hindi dapat nakalusot? May makakapagpatotoo ba kung ganito nga ba ang mga katanungan ni Vice Ganda sa dalagang may natatanging ningning? Tinanong nga ba ang Popstar kung nakatulog na siya Sarah na may katabing kasintahan? May tanong nga ba kung ang dalaga ay nakipag-MOMOL (Make-out, Make-out Lang) na? At talaga nga bang tinanong ang singing sweetheart if she has ever watched porn at ang tugon diumano rito ni Geronimo ay pornographic cartoon pa lamang ang napanood n’ya? ANG MGA PAGPIPIGLAS NI SARAH Kung totoo nga na ito ang mga itinanong at walang halong pag-iimbot at buong katapatan ang mga sagot ni Sarah, may masama ba sa pagiging tapat niya? For crying out loud, the woman is already 30 years old at sa edad niyang iyan, wala pa ba siyang karapatang ipabatid na she has a mind of her own, opinions to share, a heart wanting to open up? She is no longer a little girl of 16 summers. She is no longer the teeny-bopper na minahal nating lahat sa wagas n’yang pag-awit ng ‘Forever is Not Enough.’ Sarah Geronimo is all woman now, desperately seeking her own version of forever. Ipagkakait pa rin ba ito ng kanyang ina sa kanya? Prangkahan. Sarah G. does not even need to consult her parents kung gusto na niyang magasawa, magtanan, o magpakasal ‘no!
Trenta na ang Popstar, ang Reyna ng Viva, ang girlfriend ng Fil-Italian dreamboat na si Matteo Guidicelli pero under the reins of her over-protective Mommy Divine, tila wala pa rin s’yang ganap na kalayaang magsalita para sa kanyang sarili, matuto sa kanyang mga pagkakamali, at lasapin ang ligaya ng isang happily-ever-after.
Kahit saang anggulo tignan, Sarah answering adult questions na hindi inere was an opportunity wasted. Sure naman na hindi lang mga naughty questions ang tinanong sa dalagang mabini sa nasabing episode. Marami pa sana ang mas lalong humanga sa katapatan at talino ni Geronimo sa pagsagot at pagtalakay sa mga isyung pinagdaanan niya sa buhay. Sa aking pananaliksik, napag-usapan din diumano ang tungkol sa depression at pagka-burnout sa karera. Pati na rin ang kanyang nasa at kahandaan sa pag-aasawa, tinalakay. Ang mga manonood, na dapat may aral na inani, paglilimian at pag-iisipan, ayun, nganga silang lahat kasi nga si Inay Divine, pinili ang maging “safe” at sumunod naman ang lahat sa kanyang “concern” at “Mother knows best” na drama. Sa pangyayaring ito, alam na alam at mas lalo pang tukoy na tukoy kung bakit si Sarah, laging may emotional meltdown. Ang dami na niya talagang tiniis, kinimkim sa loob at sinakripisyo para sa pamilya niya. Ano pa ba ang dapat ibigay ni Sarah Geronimo para makuntento na ang kanyang magulang at hayaan ang kanyang anak na magblossom at bloom? And to learn from her own mistakes?
Sana nga, Matteo Guidicelli mans up at mag-propose na kay Geronimo lalo na nga’t sa panayam na hindi ipinalabas, inamin nga ba ng Sa nangyaring ‘di Popstar na hinihintay niya lang ang kasintahang i-pop out ang tanong na pagsasahimpapawid “Will you be my wife?”
ng episode, may makakasagot na ba sa tanong kung si Inay Divine ba ang pinagbayad sa incurred cost of production ng “GGV” para lang mapangalagaan ang busilak na imahe ni Sarah?
Matteo has better save his inamorata before it is too freaking late. Dapat na niyang balutin si Sarah sa hiwaga ng kanyang pagmamahal! This talented, diligent, hardworking (at mauubusan tayo ng adjectives sa kaso ni Sarah) girl deserves nothing less.H CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 23
On the Set
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Dear Julia,
Special thanks to PJ Evangelista, Nhila Mallari, and Wheng Corpuz
Masaya ako dahil unang-una, blessing ang ‘Ngayon at Kailanman’ sa ating dalawa. Magkasama tayo araw-araw sa trabaho kaya nakaka-inspire. I wanted you to know that if there is one thing na napansin ko sa ‘yo, you’ve become independent. Of course, lagi ka namang professional. Kapag trabaho, trabaho. Hinahangaan ko rin ang pagiging mapagmahal mo sa mga magulang, na gagawin mo ang lahat para sa pamilya. I hope to spend forever with you. Ngayon at Kailanman,
Joshua
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ahirap paniwalaan pero totoo na noong 2014, pakiramdam ng Asian Games 2018 weightlifting gold medalist na si Hidilyn Diaz ay talunan s’ya sa buhay. “I was down, walang-wala na ako, then ako lang mag-isa,” balik-tanaw ni Hidilyn.
She suffered an injury, lost her coach, and above all, her second boyfriend from Zamboanga just broke her heart. “Pangit ‘yung performance ko. I wanted to give up na.” She has been led to believe by her former boyfriend that she wasn’t good enough. “Na-feel ko ‘yun na I’m not worth it. Wala akong kuwenta, tapos ako ‘yung may kasalanan. Parang loser ako, ‘yung self-esteem ko, sobrang baba.”
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Tuwing binabalikan n’ya ang episode na ‘yun, naiisip ni Hidilyn na sadyang ang kamay ng Diyos ay gumagalaw sa paraang hindi madaling maunawaan. “Parang ipinakita ni God sa akin na ganito ang totoong buhay.”
An introvert, na-intriga si Hidilyn sa sport na weightlifting. “Nakita ko ang mga pinsan kong lalaki, may iba pa silang sport pero sa weightlifting natatalo ko sila. Every time na nakakapagaccomplish ako ng buhat, na maganda ‘yung buhat ko, masarap sa pakiramdam.” Hindi na naging escape lamang from the boredom of provincial life ang weightlifting kay Hidilyn. Natutunan na s’yang mahalin ito. “May exercises nuon na na-visualize ko na nasa gitna ako ng mga magkakalaban. So may gold, silver, bronze, so gold sa gitna. Pero hindi ko na-visualize na sa Olympics o sa Asian Games. Hindi ko nga alam kung ano ‘yung mga games na ‘yun.” EVERYBODY LOVES A WINNER Naging matunog ang pangalang Hidilyn Diaz nang maiuwi n’ya ang silver medal sa weightlifting sa 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro sa Brazil. Bago ang Asian Games sa Indonesia last August, ayon kay Hidilyn, “pangit ang naging performance ko nu’ng World Championship. Third ako. ‘Yung first and second (placers) du’n sila ‘yung natalo ko sa Asian Games. Alam kong kaya ko silang talunin pero naging pangit ang performance ko. Kaya pagdating nu’ng Asian Games, nagda-doubt ako sa sarili ko. Kaya ko kaya? Kahit everything seems perfect, para sa akin hindi. Kinakabahan ako. Baka magkamali ako. Kasi sa previous competition ko, nagkamali ako.” Pinaghandaan ni Hidilyn nang husto ang paglahok sa Asian Games. “Gusto ko talagang manalo kaya kailangan kong magsakripisyo. Kaya naman nating mga Pilipino. Kailangan lang ng konting push at disiplina, more experts na mga tao na tutulong talaga sa ‘yo.” Sa kaso ni Hidilyn, ang pressure ay nanggagaling higit lalo mula sa kanya. “Ang pressure hindi lang ‘yung galing sa ibang tao kundi pressure ko sa sarili ko. Kasi ini-expect kong manalo ako.”
Hidilyn’s Plans. “Five years from now, sana hopefully graduate na ako (sa College of St. Benilde).” May anim na competitions si Hidilyn na sasalihan in 18 months para mag-qualify sa Tokyo 2020 Olympics. “Gusto ko sanang mag-retire after Tokyo 2020 pero tignan natin. Gusto kasi namin ni Julius na magpamilya na. Then gusto ko na rin na magka-baby.” Weightlifting also requires mental astuteness. “Sa training kasi okay na ako so sa mental na lang. How I will believe in myself,” paliwanag ni Hidilyn. “In one second na mag-doubt ako sa sarili ko habang nagbubuhat ako, wala na ‘yung gold sa akin. Kung titignan mo ‘yung ka-level, kalaban mo, hindi mo sila makikita. Hindi ka makakapag-focus kasi ang iintindihin mo sila eh. So I needed to develop myself and focus.” THE GIRL WHO HAS EVERYTHING Hindi lamang ginto ang napanalunan ni Hidilyn, nakatagpo rin s’ya ng bagong pag-ibig, ang Guam-based weightlifter and videographer na si Julius Irvin Naranjo. “Grateful ako sa kanya. It takes time din (to heal). Ilang years din ‘yun. S’yempre hinahanap ko ‘yung The One. Sabi ko kung ako magmamahal, sobrang masasaktan ako dahil sobra akong magmahal. So itong lalaking ‘to sobrang mahal ako. Ako ‘yung tao na kailangan talaga may iintindi sa akin. Kasi mahirap talagang intindihin ang isang atleta.” Ang isang manlalaro ay hindi lamang manlalaro para sa kanyang sarili. Higit sa lahat, siya ay isang manlalaro ng bayan. “More on mas priority namin ang competition namin, so dinidedicate namin ang buhay namin sa training.” Nagpatayo si Hidilyn ng gym sa kanyang hometown sa Zamboanga na ipinagkatiwala na n’ya sa kanyang mga kapatid ang pamamahala. Minsang bumisita s’ya sa nasabing gym, namangha s’ya sa dami ng mga batang babae na nagsasanay na sa weightlifting. Lahat ay nangangarap na maging mga susunod na Hidilyn Diaz. Tinitigan n’ya ang mga batang weightlifters at payo ni Hidilyn sa kanila, “Ano man ang mangyari, mag-aral kayo kasi dahil sa weightlifting, nakapagaral ako.” H
Special thanks to Noel Ferrer, Jude Sulla, and Kat Geronimo
BUHAY PROBINSYANA Bago gumawa ng pangalan at marka si Hidilyn sa larangan ng weightlifting, simple ang buhay na kinalakhan n’ya sa Zamboanga City. Anim silang magkakapatid. “Siguro natural na kapag taga-probinsya ka na mahiyain. Nu’ng bata ako hindi ko naisip na darating ako sa puntong ito.”
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Celebrity Style
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t the recently concluded Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2018, naging highlight ang launch ng kanilang bagong active wear line — ang Bench Active which is all about stylish sportswear, from workout essentials like sports bras and compressions shorts to windbreakers and track pants na inirampa nina Lovi Poe, Megan Young, Wynwyn Marquez, Kim Domingo, Derrick Monasterio at Enrique Gil.
TEXT: FRANCIS SIMEON
Because of their attractive designs, you would also want to wear them outside the gym after you had your heavy workout. Na-feature din sa Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2018 ang ibang clothing lines owned by Bench like Human by Proudrace, Kashieca, Cotton On and American Eagle, pati na ang mga likha ng designers na sina Ivarluski Aseron at Dennis Lustico. Namahagi rin ng Bench Design Awards for young and new talented designers. H
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LOVI POE
KIM DOMINGO
TIMELESS!
MEGAN YOUNG
TERESITA SSEN MARQUEZ
Bilang isang clothing brand, Bench has been with us for decades. It never loses its appeal dahil alam ng Bench na sa harap ng pabagobagong fashion trends, ang sikreto ay nasa walang patlang na pag-i-innovate.
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Celebrity Style
The recently held Star Awards for Music was all about elegant chic and innovative style.
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along nagningning ang 2017-2018 Star Awards for Music ng Philippine Movie Press Club dahil sa mga bituing nagpatalbugan sa kantahan at kasuotan. Ginanap ang awards show sa Newport Performing Arts Theater ng Resorts World Manila.
One is never overdressed or underdressed with a little black dress.
Morissettes' knockout combo of power dressing and drama.
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Jessa Zaragoza arrived in a simple bluish green number.
Channeling her inner "Black Swan," Julie Anne Jose dazzles.
Karylle steals the spotlight by being fierce, bold and classy.
! t h g i N e h t Xian Lim gives tuxedo dressing a nice twist.
Martin Nieverra and Dingdong Avanzado are a double whammy.
Curated pieces from head to toe for Erik Santos.
IĂąigo Pascual breaks fashion rules.
JC Santos shows savvy in his elegant maroon suit.
New style staple, genderless pieces creates new look.
Aljur Abrenica spinning on a black tie dressing.
Preppy prints and colored suit redo that casual look all the way.
Denim is a love that neves fades for millennial favorite, J Roa.
Taking men’s street fashion wear to the next level.
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The Top 10 List
MAKEUP DO’S & DON’TS by Rhian Ramos
Before Rhian leaves for New York, USA to study acting improvisation this November, nagpaunlak siya ng kanyang personal makeup tips.
1. Always bring lipbalm. 2. Don’t pack on powder, you’ll look cakey.
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shimmery eye shadows are for you. 5. Don’t cover your dark circles with lighter concealer, it’ll come back to haunt you in photos with flash. 6. Do your brows with a shade slightly lighter than your actual brow strands. 7. A tiny dot of highlight on the tip of your nose will make it look pointy. 8. After applying lipstick, suck on your finger for two seconds to avoid it smudging on your teeth. 9. If you like to contour your cheeks, brush some under your jaw, too. 10. Mascara always finishes any look. H
PHOTOS FROM RHIAN’S IG: @WHIANWAMOS
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ila nagkaroon ng second wind ang career ni Rhian when she starred in the 2016 live action animated romance “Saving Sally.” Sa last quarter ng kasalukuyang taon, sunod-sunod ang mga pelikula n’yang ipapalabas. Kabilang sa mga ito ang “Trigonal” with actor-politician Monsour del Rosario; the trilogy “Tres” as leading lady of Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla in their episode “72 Hours,” directed by Dondon Santos, under Imus Productions and Star Cinema; at “Kung Paano Siya Nawala” opposite JM De Guzman under TBA Studios.
TEXT BY: FRANCIS SIMEON
Bukod sa pagiging talented artist ay isa rin si Rhian Ramos sa may pinakamagandang mukha sa showbiz with or without makeup.
In the Bag
NOT A BAG LADY
Convenience is key. Branded or non-branded, ang mahalaga kay Ria Atayde ay perfect accessory for the day ang bag na gamit niya.
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side from jewelry and shoes, hilig din ng maraming babae ang bags bilang koleksyon. Pero hindi para sa Kapamilya actress na si Ria Atayde. “I’m not particular with bags really. But my current fave is Chanel, because they’re classic and a good statement piece for outfits,” kuwento ng isa sa stars ng primetime soap na “Halik.” Ria also has Celines and Valentinos in her keep. Minsan nga raw ang hilig lang ni Ria ay ang magsiksik lang ng dala n’yang mga gamit sa mga bulsa ng suot n’yang damit. “But with bags, I don’t have a preference in size. I use what’s convenient for my itinerary for the day.” Ria, who also uses local, native and non-luxury bags, proudly says that “Native bags are nice and handy. Non-branded bags are easier to take around too...makes you less guilty for not being too careful.” The co-star of Jericho Rosales and Jessy Mendiola in the movie “Girl In The Orange Dress,” an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival this Christmas Day, shares with us kung ano-ano ang laman ng kanyang bag. H
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Madalas mahiraman ni Ria ng bag ang kanyang mother dear na si Sylvia Sanchez, tulad ng Gucci sling bag which she used at the thanksgiving party of “The Hows Of Us.” “It‘s technically my mom’s, but I use it because it’s convenient. I’m actually not really fond of bags so the bags I own are usually my mom’s or gifts,” pag-amin ni Ria.
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1. Perfume. I switch it up between Clinique Happy Heart and Coco by Chanel. 2. I get allergies and bites easily so I keep the Lucas Papaw handy for that. But it’s also my choice of lip balm. I got it from Hong Kong. 3. Alexander McQueen cardholder. I only use the card holder (as wallet). My cash is usually stuffed into my bag. But for the most part, I use card. 4. RoyQueen powerbank 5. Rohto Moist eye drops 6. Cellphone charger cord 7. Mouthwash CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 33
Celebrity Rides
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Royalty The rich are not like you and me. Bukod sa isang yate, Roadtrek, at marami pang ibang sasakyan, ang latest acquisition ng perfume magnate na si Joel Cruz ay isang limo bus.
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Child-frie ang limo bus ni Joel Cruz, including lights display when you press a button.
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Ang bagong paboritong sasakyan ni Joel Cruz ay isang Grech 19-seater Limo Bus F450. The Lord of Scents had it custom made to fit the needs of his growing family. Kasya sa nasabing limo bus ang kanyang pitong supling at mga yaya ng mga ito. “One of my requirements was itong dalawang seats sa harapan narerecline so para na ring kama,� kuwento ni Joel. Unlike his Roadtrek though, walang banyo ang limo bus. Madalas kapag umaakyat sila for the weekend sa Tagaytay mansion niya o sa Baguio estate, sa limo bus sila sumasakay na pamilya. Minsan ay naka-convoy sa kanila ang Roadtrek. Ang Grech ay manufacturer ng luxury vehicles na based sa Amerika. H
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Celebrity Home
With his brood of sevenn, Joel Cruz, also know as ‘The Lord of Scents,’a lives life to the hilt in French chateau-inspired home in Manila.
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aihahalintulad sa isang French chateau ang isa sa apat na bahay ni Joel Cruz, President at CEO ng Aficionado Perfume. Ipinatayo ito sa mismong lokasyon sa Sisa St. sa Sampaloc, Manila kung saan dating naroon ang ancestral house ng mga Cruz. Ang reconstructed mansion ay gift ni Joel sa kanyang beloved mom na si Milagros Santos-Cruz. Katabi lamang ng mansyon ang main headquarters ng Aficionado. Dito rin madalas nag-i-stay si Joel at ang kanyang pitong mga anak. CELEBRITY RADAR: Plano mo pa raw ng isang baby? JOEL CRUZ: Meron, middle of November. It’s going to be a baby boy. Basta lahat sila, one mother lang. Hindi naman s’ya ang nag-carry ng lahat eh. Kumbaga may surrogate mother who carries the baby o babies ‘pag twins for nine months. But lahat ‘yun the egg cells galing kay Lilia (the Russian biological mother). (Note: Ang pitong supling ni Joel ay ipinanganak through a complex process called In vitrio. The kids’ names are Prince Sean, Princess Synne, Harry, Harvey, Charles, Charlotte, and Zeid. Prince and Princess turned six, September 4. Harry and Harvey are turning three on October 27. Charles and Charlotte turned one last May 23. Zeid is turning three months old). One time lang na si Lilia ang nagbuntis mismo sa kanila, sa panganay na twins na sina Prince Sean at Princess Synne. The second, third sets of twins, the fourth pregnancy na single, the fifth (na paparating) na single din, lahat ‘yun may iba’t ibang surrogate mothers pero siblings sila lahat. Kasi iisa biological mother nila at ang biological father, ako. CR: Hindi ka ba nalilito minsan dahil tatlo ‘yung pairs of twins mo? JC: May technique ako d’yan eh. By the numbers, halimbawa, ‘O, kasama ko aalis sina 1 to 7,’ o kaya ‘Sina 1 to 4 lang.’
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ARTISTAHIN
“Si Prince kumakanta. Princess dances. Acting kaya ni Princess. Kayang-kaya umiyak sa harap ko. Kung gusto nila na mag-artista, dapat passionate ka. Makapag-inspire ka. Pero kung ako lang ang pipilit sa kanila, ayoko ng ganu’n.”
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One of the focal features of Joel’s mansion is an elevator.
Pupunta ako ng November sa Russia bago manganak ‘yung surrogate mother tapos uuwi ako sa Philippines for Christmas then ang balik ko na mga first week of January. CR: How would you describe your children? JC: My two girls love to dance. They’re cheerful. The boys iba-iba na ‘yung characters nila. Princess Synne is cranky but very sweet. Gusto n’ya ako laging kalaro. With my sisters and nieces around, it’s like they have their mother with them. We usually go swimming. Du’n kami nagbabonding. CR: How are they adjusting to having a famous businessman father? JC: During parties, when we’re outside, kasi a lot of people nagpapa-picture sa akin so nararamdaman nila that that’s the price of being a celebrity. People admire you, are inspired by your story. Ine-explain ko rin sa kanila ‘yun na pagbibigyan natin. Ako kaya kong ngumiti nang ngumiti pero minsan nahihiya rin ako ‘pag nakikita ng mga tao na nagta-tantrums na sila. Nagsasabi na rin ako minsan ng ‘Okay na, thank you.’
JOEL’S JEWELS
“May security sila. Apat ang nag-aaral. Sabay sila papasok pero mauuna umuwi sina Harrry and Harvey bago ‘yung mga panganay. Si Harvey may therapy siya eh kasi delayed siya ng seven months.”
CR: How do you discipline them? JC: I took up Psychology in UST. We studied among other things child psychology, the different behaviors of children. Sometimes I’m like six years old, three years old because I have to level down with them. Minsan I’ll tell them, ‘I have a ghost in my room. He was asking why my children aren’t following what I’m saying.’ It’s really my passion to be a parent. Ini-enjoy ko ‘yung parenting. Iba rin kasi upbringing namin. Old school. You know the new generation. Nu’ng maliit ako, wala naman akong mga laptop na ganyan. Big challenge for me. I make sure to enjoy every single moment with them. Ilang years na lang, teenagers na ang mga ‘yan. H CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 37
Bagong Iibigin
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indi malimutan ng baguhang aktor na si Jomari Angeles nang gawin niya ang “Ma’ Rosa” under Dante Mendoza. “Hindi po kami binigyan ng script ni Direk Dante,” shares Jomari. He played one of Jaclyn Jose’s children who had to turn to prostitution to raise money to bail out his parents. “Sinasabi n’ya (Dante Mendoza) sa akin noon na magobserve ka kung paano kumikilos ‘yung mga taga-kanto. Mas gusto n’ya kasi nang mas natural lang.” Dante is famous for his docu-like realism where everything is raw and spontaneous. FROM FILM TO TV Nabigla si Jomari nang una siyang sumalang sa telebisyon sa isang episode ng “Ipaglaban Mo.” Nung panahong ‘yun, natanggap na siya sa soap na “Magpahanggang Wakas” which starred Jericho Rosales. “Nagulat po ako kasi ‘yung acting mas malaki na.” Aminado si Jomari na na-dishearten s’ya dahil halos isang taon ang pagitan bago s’ya nagkaroon muli ng isang regular soap, ang pre-programming ng “It’s Showtime” na “Playhouse.” “Naisip ko na hindi talaga stable ang trabaho sa showbiz. Medyo kinonsider ko na po na mag-work na lang ng corporate. Kasi nakatapos naman po ako ng Business Management (sa La Salle Taft).” Jomari learned that it does pay to wait. CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 39
Bagong Iibigin
TURNING AN ACTOR INTO A STAR Jomari’s manager Noel Ferrer believes that as far as wanting to better himself is concerned, the young man qualifies as an ideal talent. “He’s hungry for training.” Ferrer adds, “Simpleng tao (si Jomari). Hindi maluho, ayaw ng kontrobersya.” And in an industry populated by people who will milk dry every opportunity to hog the limelight, Jomari’s reluctance to divulge the minutiae of his private life isn’t exactly going to win him shrieking fans. Pero higit sa stardom at palaaway na fanbase, nais ni Jomari na makagawa ng maraming pelikula at shows na maaari n’yang ipagmalaki. Maraming kaabang-abang na developments sa karera ni Jomari Angeles. Mayroon siyang dalawang indie films na 40 | NOVEMBER | CELEBRITY RADAR
It’s a wrap for Jomari Angeles’ first magazine pictorial, with the groomer, Edison Muñoz Edic (left), ‘Celebrity Radar’s’ eic, Francis Simeon (second from left), and associate editor and author, Arnel Ramos (right). natapos na, ang “Class of 2018” at “Hintayan sa Langit.” There are also plans to turn one of Coco Martin’s more memorable early efforts “Daybreak” into a stage play. Mapanghamon ang “Daybreak” dahil it requires nudity being a two-character drama about a gay couple. “Napanood ko po ‘yung pelikula. Isa sa inspirasyon ko po si Coco eh. Kaya ko naman po ‘yung mga kissing scene. Du’n po ako napapaisip sa nude scenes.” Ironically, ang dream role ni Jomari ay ang Oscar-nominated turn ng American actor na si Timothee Chalamet sa “Call Me By Your Name” which is a gay coming-of-age story na maraming eksena ng nudity. In time, para sa more sophisticated Pinoy viewers, they’ll be calling this promising actor by his name— Jomari Angeles. H
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PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE BY EMERSON CHAN AND FRANCIS SIMEON
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hal ang third a m g a m a b a g n o n Paa lo, Bryan, o J a n si a n s a ll vi e generation R at Luigi Revilla?
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Special thanks to Andrea “Andeng” Bautista-Ynares, Georgey Rula, Jamie Tote and PJ Evangelista
JOLO REVILLA Ang Vice Governor ng Cavite ay muling sumasabak sa pagaartista sa pelikulang ‘Tres’ ng Imus Productions. Kamakailan ay naging guest star s’ya sa ‘Ang Probinsyano’ pero bago ‘yun ay 2013 pa ang huling TV project ni Jolo. “Siguro ngayong kababalik ko lang sa showbiz medyo malaki ang naging adjustment ko. At s’yempre dapat pumili ako ng roles na suitable for me as public servant.” Ang ‘Tres’ ay maituturing na tribute ng Revilla brothers na sina Jolo, Bryan at Luigi sa kanilang ama at lolo na sina Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. at Ramon Revilla Sr. It tackles the current government’s war on drugs. “Maraming challenges,” pag-amin ni Jolo tungkol sa paggawa ng action movie at a time when the genre is considered to be largely dead, “like paano i-align ang action movies sa mga kabataan sa ngayon. Paano ang approach, theme and angle ng story. Kaya naman we came up with three different stories para mas maintindihan ng bagong generation sa ngayon.” Celebrity Radar: Sa third generation Revillas, parang pinakamakulay ang lovelife mo. Jolo Revilla: Kapag mas pogi, mas makulay talaga lovelife. CR: What have you learned from having a lovechild? JR: I gained sense of responsibility early. CR: How is your heart now? JR: My heart is good. Busy lang sa trabaho. CR: How do Revilla men love? How does a Jolo Revilla love? JR: We love the way real men love. Kung ako naman, simple lang ako magmahal. Binibigay ko lahat ‘pag nagmahal ako. CR: Naniniwala ka pa ba sa courtship? How about in marriage? JR: Yes, naniniwala ako sa panliligaw. ‘Yan ang masarap na stage kasi kilig moments ‘yan. Pero mas masarap ang kasal. But marriage takes time.
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BRYAN REVILLA Sa mga barakong anak ni Bong Revilla, si Bryan Revilla marahil ang pinaka-tahimik. He tends to stay away from the spotlight. Ten years ago, tinalikuran ni Bryan ang pag-arte para tapusin ang kanyang Consular Diplomatic Affairs course sa College of St. Benilde. At 31 and still single, binabalikan ni Bryan ang pag-aartista sa trilogy na “Tres” in the “Virgo” episode. “Tres” is an action caper. “With everything that’s happening now, the success of “Probinsyano,” then may “Buy Bust,” “We Will Not Die Tonight” ni Erich Gonzales, action will always have a place in Philippine Cinema. Sana suportahan din ng theater owners. Dito sa Pilipinas ang daming istorya na puwedeng hugutan,” shared Bryan. Celebrity Radar: Why are you still single? Bryan Revilla: I’m enjoying my life. Kung may darating, open naman ako d’yan eh. Kung wala, eh ‘di wala. CR: Wala kang sini-set na ideal age for marriage? BR: In God’s time. CR: How do Revilla men love? BR: Sagad. CR: Paano ka magmahal? BR: Kung ano ang kaya kong ibigay. CR: Do you still believe in courtship? BR: Of course, I believe in courtship. I also believe in friendship. So bago mo ligawan, kilalanin mo rin muna. Baka mamaya kapag niligawan mo agad ang isang babae, ‘yung friendship factor, malalaktawan na. So I think dapat solid ‘yung foundation n’yo ng friendship. CR: Paano ka manligaw? BR: I give time. CR: Your most prominent girlfriend was Maui Taylor? BR: I don’t remember, sobrang tagal na. Like any other relationship. Nagmahalan din naman kami ng taong ‘yun. Hindi lang meant to be.
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LUIGI REVILLA Eighteen years old lang si Luigi Revilla nang gumawa s’ya ng soaps for GMA-7 tulad ng “Koreana” at “Magic Palayok.” Huminto s’ya sa showbiz para pagtuunan ng pansin ang pag-aaral n’ya ng Entrepreneurship sa Enderun College in Taguig. At 26, Luigi is back playing a lead role in the “Amats” episode of the action trilogy “Tres.” “I play a rich kid who loses everything when my parents died. I’d meet Assunta de Rossi’s character and s’ya ang magpapasok sa akin sa mundo ng droga.”
Luigi has trained in Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing. Open s’ya na mag-try ng iba’t ibang genre tulad ng drama. Celebrity Radar: Paano magmahal ang isang Revilla? Luigi Revilla: Grabe magmahal ang isang Revilla. Loyal naman po ako. I don’t hide the fact that I am married to my wife Katrina and we have a baby boy named Lucas. It’s a good thing na hindi selosa ang wife ko. Kahit may love scene ako with Assunta sa movie, okay lang sa kanya. CR: Paano ka manligaw? LR: Kung may gusto ako, lahat talaga gagawin ko eh. ‘Yung sa wife ko, inalam ko muna kung ano ‘yung mga hilig n’ya. Nu’ng malaman ko ‘yun, doon
ako nag-focus. Kasi ‘yung iba naman, halimbawa, ayaw naman sa material things, dapat swak ‘yung ibibigay mo sa tao. Kung ano ‘yung hanap n’ya. Sa wife ko, time. Gusto n’ya ‘yung lagi mo s’yang kasama. CR: What’s the greatest lesson you learned from your dad? LR: Sa acting, dapat be the character. Hindi mo lang sasabihin ‘yung lines, dapat ikaw talaga ‘yung character. Dati nu’ng kapapasok ko lang sa showbiz, mine-memorize ko lang ‘yung script. Dapat ma-feel mo ‘yung lines. I really hope na bumalik na ang action movies kasi ‘yun talaga ‘yung wish ni Lolo Ramon at ni Papa. We also want to be able to help stuntmen. H
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inawag s’yang Kumander Nene sa loob ng Bahay ni Kuya. And it stuck because it fits Nene Tamayo, the first ever ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ housemate winner, like a glove. Dating ROTC officer, pinakita ni Nene sa loob ng Big Brother house ang pagiging disiplinado, no-nonsense, at hindi mareklamo. “One of the main reasons kung bakit ako sumali sa ‘PBB’ ay para manalo, at makuha ko ang cash prize para may pang-puhunan sa negosyo,” pag-amin ni Nene. Although the ink refilling station business, her first venture, was doing well, she felt she needed something new to venture on. “Okay naman ‘yun. ‘Di ko lang ni-renew ang franchise.”
Isa sa most memorable KUNG SAAN NAPUNTA ANG WINNINGS N’YA batches ng Upon receiving her cash prize, Nene secured herself and her family. “I deposited it to the bank, kumuha ako ng insurance para kahit anong mangyari sa akin, ‘Pinoy Big at may maiiwan sa tatay, nanay at mga kapatid ko (single, free-spirited and Brother’ ay secured carefree pa ako nito). Nagbigay ako sa nanay ko, sa charity konting tulong para sa school ang unang kung saan ako nagtapos ng elementarya, tulong para mapaayos ang munting simbahan edition kung doon sa baryo namin sa Brgy. Magsaysay, Santa Fe, Romblon (Tablas Island) at konting tulong din para sa simbahan namin sa bayan ng Santa Fe.” saan ang naging Big Pagpapatuloy ni Nene, “Binilhan ko rin ng motorbike ang mga kapatid ko para hindi sila maglakad araw-araw pagpasok sa school. Dahil isang oras din ang lakad mula sa Winner ay ang na bahay papunta sa school. Tapos ‘yung ibang natira, ginamit ko sa pag-start ng munting matapang at negosyo.” buo ang loob ARTISTA NA SI KUMANDER NENE na si Nene Aminado si Nene na “PBB” opened new doors to her like acting and hosting. She joined Tamayo. “TV Patrol,” her first ever stint as regular segment host. “Never in my dreams na inakala ko na mangyayari. Wala akong idea talaga sa showbiz. Simple lang ang pangarap ko rati,
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BANGON, KUMANDER NENE!
Nalugi ang Comedy Bar and Restaurant na itinayo ni Nene sa Angono, Rizal malapit sa bahay na napanalunan niya sa Binangonan. “After kong malugi rito, hindi muna ako nag-start agad ng ibang business, pahinga muna nang konti. Sabi ko kailangan ‘pag nag-start ako ng bagong business ay dapat pagaralan ko munang mabuti, tapos dapat start small at focus muna sa isa. Kaya, sa mga bazaars na lang muna ako sumasali, buy and sell ng mga RTWs, shoes and bags. For two years ito after na malugi ako sa business. Pero during those times, may mga raket ako, guestings sa shows sa ABS-CBN and out-of-town shows.”
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ang mamatay na may silbi ang existence ko rito sa mundo kaya gusto kong maging sundalo.” From there, she became a semi-regular segment host ng “Magandang Umaga Bayan” and became the celebrity show dancer ng “U Can Dance Season 1.” She then went into the movies, appearing as a yaya in “Shake, Rattle & Roll 8,” a teacher in the indie film “Bangkang Papel,” mother of the lead star in “Ligaw” and a cameo role in “Gabriela.”
BUSINESS ACUMEN
Growing up, Nene used to sell things to augment the family’s income at para na rin makatulong siya sa gastusin niya sa pagaaral. “Bata pa lang ako ay mahilig na akong magbenta. Naglalako ako noon sa barrio namin ng suman sa bilao na nakapatong sa ulo ko, nilalako sa barrio namin. Kasi gusto ko meron akong sariling pera para kung may project sa school hindi na ako hihingi sa nanay ko. “Naghahakot nga rin ako ng graba sa ilog noon pambenta para ‘pag may truck na darating mula sa bayan bibilhin ‘yung graba. Masayang-masaya na ako noon kapag kumita ako ng bente pesos. Tumutulong din ako sa nanay ko na gumawa ng pawid pambenta,” salaysay pa ni Nene. Ang panuntunan sa buhay ni Nene ay magsikap, magtiyaga, magtrabaho. Although she was not born dirt poor, she was guided by the kasabihan: “Kung ipinanganak kang mahirap, hindi mo kasalanan ‘yun, pero kung mamatay kang mahirap, e kasalanan mo ‘yun. Ibig sabihin, you didn’t do something about it.” She realized something nu’ng nasa Maynila na s’ya at nagtatrabaho sa opisina sa Atlanta Centre sa Greenhills. “Na-realize ko na mas mabilis magiging succesful at umasenso kapag nagnenegosyo. Kaya sabi ko kailangan makaipon ako ng puhunan before ako magthirty years old. Sakto, 24 lang ako nu’ng nanalo ako sa “PBB.””
MGA NALUGING NEGOSYO
Pumasok sa ilang negosyo si Nene pero hindi lahat ay naging matagumpay. “Sa pang-apat, ‘yun ang nalugi at ‘yun din ang pinakamalaking puhunan, milyon ang nalugi rito. Nakakapanghinayang pero marami akong natutunan. Kailangan tanggapin at kailangang mag-move forward. Nag-pause lang ako, hingang malalim, nag-isip-isip, pero sabi ko sa 48 | NOVEMBER | CELEBRITY RADAR
Above: Pre-showbiz photos ni Nene Tamayo
sarili ko ‘Challenge lang ‘to, kaya ko ‘to. Ang pagkalugi ay not the end of the world. Marami pang opportunities na darating.” Pero the fighter in Kumander Nene prevailed. Hindi siya nagpatalo sa kanyang malaking pagkalugi. She rose above the challenge.
SHOWBIZ LIFE
When she joined showbusiness, Nene felt she was wading into untested waters. Wala kasi siyang alam sa acting at hosting. To her, it was a whole new world. “Strike while the iron is hot, mas naintindihan ko ‘yan nu’ng ako mismo ang napunta sa mundo ng showbiz. Kasi noon naririnig ko lang ‘yan, hindi ko naman iniintindi kasi wala talaga kahit sa panaginip ko na maging artista o maging parte ng showbiz.” Nakatagpo rin s’ya ng mga kaibigan sa kapwa n’ya “PBB” housemates na sina Cass Ponti, Uma Khouny, Say Alonzo, Jayson Gainza, Jenny Suico at Chx Alcala. “Si Uma nagbi-videoke kami before s’ya umalis papunta sa States. Open communication pa rin, chat and all. Gano’n din si Ateng Jenny who is based na rin sa US. Pero nagbakasyon siya last year kaya bonding overnight sa bahay kasama si Chx at pinuntahan din namin si Cass. Just recently lang, we celebrated Cass’ 40th
Nene with her husband Anthony and son Antonio
birthday. Sama-sama, food trip, ang saya! Si Chx naman parang naging kapatid/kakambal ko na talaga. She is family,” lahad ni Nene. And yes, they do have a social media group: ‘PBB’ Season 1 Housemates. “Sa work schedule ako nahirapan,” pagamin ni Nene. ‘Sa showbiz, ‘yung call time na 7 a.m. tapos 7 a.m. na ulit kinabukasan uuwi, tapos isa or dalawang eksena lang naman ako at wala pang one minute i-air. Mabuti nga ngayon may cut off na, tama lang ‘yan, dahil health hazard at toxic sa katawan ang sobrang pagpupuyat lalo na sa mga staff and crew.”
TOTOO SA SARILI
Hindi totally na iniwan ni Nene Tamayo ang showbiz. “Nagkataon lang na hindi ako magaling umarte, alam ko ‘yan sa sarili ko, kaya pinagacting workshop ako ng Star Magic. Awkward ako umarte sa harap ng camera pero ‘pag may mga simple acting roles naman, game ako. Nakapag-‘MMK’ na rin naman ako though hindi
talaga heavy drama acting ang ginawa ko.” Nami-miss rin niya ang tapings, ang gulo at ingay ng makulay na mundo ng showbiz. “I did not quit naman talaga totally,” pasubali ni Nene. “There were no opportunities lang dahil maraming magaling, hindi ko expertise ang acting lalo na drama but I can do action stints. Puwede ako siguro maging pinuno ng amazona, sundalo o pulis kasama nila Cardo Dalisay (sa “Ang Probinsyano”).”
FAMILY COMES FIRST
Sa ngayon ay priority ni Nene ang kanyang pamilya – husband Anthony and son Antonio and the NENE Prime Foods, ang kanyang bagong business venture. She’s active in joining Celebrity Bazaars organized by Tintin Bersola-Babao. Sa dulo, tulad ni Nene Tamayo, ang mahalaga ay alam mo kung ano ang mga bagay na higit na importante at mas pangmatagalan. H
STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT! “Mas naintindihan ko ‘yan nu’ng ako mismo ang napunta sa mundo ng showbiz. Kasi noon naririnig ko lang ‘yan, hindi ko naman iniintindi kasi wala talaga kahit sa panaginip ko na maging artista o maging parte ng showbiz.”
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Celebrity Cooking
NASH ON TOP
Mura pero masarap ang ramen business ng talented young actor na si Nash Aguas. Sulit tikman, babalik-balikan!
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t 19, kung gaano kahusay bilang young actor si Nash Aguas (ebidensiya ang sympathetic performance n’ya sa soap na “The Good Son”) ay ganoon din s’ya bilang budding entrepreneur. “Lahat ng opportunities, lahat ng first-time, tinitingnan ko. Hindi ako mapili. Kung may makita akong opportunity, gina-grab ko lang talaga.” Ang pagiging go-getter na ito ni Nash ay nagamit n’ya maging sa kanyang itinayong negosyo na MURAmen, isang ramen house. “Naniniwala talaga ako sa recipe at sa vision namin.”
JAPANESE PALATE
Nagsimula ang food business ni Nash dahil sa kanyang pagkahilig sa Japanese food especially ang ramen. MURAmen stands for affordable ramen. Click agad ito sa student populace at sa mga taong gustong kumain ng authentic ramen at a reasonable price. Nash has business partners in MURAmen. S’ya ang nagha-handle ng marketing. Ayon kay Nash, siya mismo ang nag-design sa interiors ng MURAmen na simple at homey. It gives off that feeling of enjoying bowls of ramen with your friends.
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MURAmen started operations November of 2016 and it’s doing great. Wish ni Nash na makapagpatayo ng branch hanggang sa Mindanao. The first branch was in Makati where everyone who went there got their ramen fix.
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Pinagmamalaki ng MURAmen ang napakasarap na ramen na pwedeng i-customize ang toppings base sa taste ng customers. Taste authentic ramen sa halagang 150 at 85 naman para sa Jr. MURAmen. Pasok din sa budget ang rice bowls sa halagang 99 (Chicken Karaage, Chicken Katsu, Beef Bowl, Pork Tonkatsu, Shrimp Tempura). Perfectly cooked noodles plus savory rich broth. Matitikman din ang MURAmen ni Nash sa U-Belt, Pasig, Cavite, Las Piñas, Malolos at soon ay mag-o-open sa Legazpi in Albay.
ARTISTAPRENEUR
Aminado si Nash na sa simula ay nakatulong sa kanyang negosyo na isa s’yang artista. “Importante na makakuha ka ng maraming tao para magka-interest sa product mo pero ‘yung mga taong nag-i-stay sa product mo e dahil sa recipe na ‘yun.
“Pinakamasarap na part is nagugustuhan ng tao ‘yung product mo. Syempre, bilang marketing manager, ginagawa mo lahat para mabenta, sinasabi mo lahat ng matatamis na salita. And ang pinakamasarap din is ‘yung mismong recipe ay hindi let down.”
BE UNIQUE
Having started as a child actor, Nash knows how important it is for artists to keep reinventing, growing, and learning. These are principles that can also be applied to business. “The competition is really tough. Kapag mabagal kang lumakad, maiiwan ka. Kung walang bago, pagsasawaan ka. Kailangang mag-standout sa sobrang dami ng Japanese restaurant sa bansa.” Tulad sa anumang larangan sa buhay, ang pagnenegosyo ay isang pagtaya. Isang sugal. “Nu’ng nag-invest ako, inisip ko na ‘yung in-invest ko na ‘yun, mawawala. Kumbaga, risk talaga s’ya. Ganu’n naman talaga sa business, susugal ka talaga. Wala namang masama sa pag-take ng risks as long as alam mo ‘yung gusto mo.” H
Paano na si Sharlene?
Sa parating na youth horror film na “Class of 2018,” kapareha ni Nash ang kapwa n’ya dating child star na si Sharlene San Pedro. Pero, hindi si Sharlene kundi si Mika dela Cruz ang itinitibok ng puso ng binata. “Six years ko s’yang crush. Ganu’n katindi. Dati suplada ‘yan, ngayon mabait na. Ever since crush ko na s’ya. One year ko na s’yang nililigawan.”
Nash welcomed Celebrity Radar sa MURAmen Pasig (Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. corner Villa Susano Road, Maybunga) branch. Kasosyo ni Nash sa MURAmen sina Pando and Aira Rodriguez. “Kelangang maging relevant. Every meeting namin, sina-suggest ko na kelangan meron kaming bago every month. Kelangan naming i-reinvent nang i-reinvent ‘yung sarili namin kasi darating ‘yung time na ‘yung ramen hindi na s’ya ganu’n ka-trendy. P’wede kaming mag-explore ng ibang bagay.” Starting small. “Okay lang magsimula kang maliit. Tapos magupgrade ka na lang kasi mahirap ‘yung gusto mo sobrang engrande. Kumbaga, puwedeng-puwede ka mag-upgrade pero ang importante kung okay ba talaga ang quality ng product mo.”
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g Celebrity Parentin
Buhay ng Buhay Ko
More than the accolades as an actress, Aiko Melendez’s greatest joy comes from being a mother to her two children.
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TEXT: RICKY CALDERON
indi madali ang maging single mom. Actress Aiko Melendez can attest to that. Mag-isa n’yang itinataguyod ang kanyang mga anak na sina Andrei (anak nina Aiko at Jomari Yllana) at Marthena (her daughter with former model Martin Jickain). “The greatest reward in being a single mom is when I hear people that I do not know telling me that I’ve raised my kids well,” pahayag ng award-winning actress who started her career as a child actress. “My kids may come from a broken family but they can also feel complete by letting them feel how much they are loved. Just make your kids feel your presence. Believe it or not, I may have the busiest schedule when I have work but during important occasions for my kids, I make time for it. I don’t miss it.”
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Pangarap ni Aiko Melendez na lumaki ang dalawa n’yang mga anak “as people who respect other people. I also want them to grow up fearing and respecting God, and to remain humble always.”
CELEBRITY RADAR: Ano ang ilan sa challenges na hinarap mo bilang isang single parent? AIKO MELENDEZ: Kapag may family gathering sa school, noong una mahirap talaga because there were instances na may games sa school na dapat tatay ang gumagawa pero ako ang gumagawa nu’n. Sa una parang awkward ang feeling du’n sa ibang parents seeing me doing that. But when they got used to it, wala nang problema.
CR: What is the difficult part in being a single
mom? AM: It is really the planning stage of their lives. Mainly because may dalawang human beings under my guidance and supervision. So whatever good or bad outcome sa kanila, I take the responsibility and the sad part is I will also take the blame kung may palpak na mangyari sa kanilang dalawa.
CR: Sino ang mas mahirap alagaan, si Andrei o si Marthena? AM: Parehong mahirap palakihin pero ngayon mas tutok ako kay Marthena. She is now 12 years old and papasok na sa puberty kaya she needs all the attention now. As for Andrei, I am more of reminding him na lang what he is not supposed to do from what he should do.
CR: Are there funny anecdotes you can share
about your children? AM: Yes, I have with Andrei. Kasi medyo frantic ako ‘pag may narinig ako na may nililigawan so sinabihan ko siya to always use protection and I just don’t want him involved in unwanted pregnancy and sakit. So he kept on laughing habang sinasabi, why do I say that to him, so we both ended up laughing. H CELEBRITY RADAR | NOVEMBER | 55
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SHE’D RATHER DIE ACTING
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t 78 years old, patuloy pa rin si Perla Bautista sa paglabas sa mga pelikula at teleserye.
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Among Perla Bautista’s memorable movies are “Markang Rehas” (katambal niya si Joseph Estrada), “Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo,” “Alamat ni Julian Makabayan,” “Bulaklak sa City Jail,” at “Anak ng Cabron” kung saan nagwagi siya ng Best Supporting Actress award mula sa Gawad Urian.
It was 1957 nang unang lumabas sa pelikula si Perla bilang extra. When she was asked by her assistant director-uncle Tony Galvez if she wanted to appear in movies, she readily agreed. “Sa loob-loob ko, gustong-gusto ko talaga,” pagbabalik-tanaw ng senior actress. “Du’n sa eksena, magpapapirma ako ng autograph kay Pugo (isang sikat na komedyante that time).” Napagkamalan ni Perla si Pugo na ang Hollywood actor na si Yul Brynner dahil parehong kalbo ang dalawang aktor. Muling umekstra si Perla sa “Malvarosa,” pinagbidahan ni Charito Solis at dinirek ni Gregorio Fernandez (tatay ni Rudy Fernandez) kung saan ang role niya ay babaeng naanakan ni Vic Silayan. Napansin siya ni Direk Goyong at naging second lead na agad siya in her next film. Nabigyan din siya ng break ni Manuel Conde sa isang pelikula kung saan leading lady siya ni Mario Montenegro.
out to be good. Parang blessing in disguise. Kaya ang lesson na iyan ipinapasa ko ngayon sa mga batang artista na nakakatrabaho ko.”
KAPIT SA DIYOS
Ayon kay Perla, malakas ang pananalig n’ya sa Diyos. Kahit nga pagpunta sa showbiz party noong araw ay ipinagdarasal muna niya. She would ask for a sign kung dapat ba siyang pumunta o hindi. Kabilang sa mga naging close friends niya sa showbiz ay sina Mary Walter, Charito Solis, at Delia Razon. Ngayon, ang best friend niya ay si Anita Linda, na naging kaibigan niya after Mary Walter died.
PAYO NI CHARITO SOLIS
“Si Charito naging barkada ko,” kuwento ni Perla. “Siya ang nagturo sa akin na maging professional, pati sa look at pagbibihis. Dapat pag-alis mo ng bahay, ikaw na ang role mo. Naging kaibigan ko si Tita Anita after magkasama kami sa isang teleserye.” Sa panahon ng KathNiel at iba pang love teams, enjoy si Perla sa pagbibigay ng advice to young stars that she works with. “Sabi ko sa kanila, they should be grateful sa mga blessings and they should be kind to their fans. Malaking bagay na sa fans ‘yung mga selfie-selfie kaya dapat maisip nila how lucky they are to be admired.”
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
Wala naman daw naging problema sa young stars na nakakatrabaho n’ya at kung mayroon man, lagi lang siyang nagpapasensiya. Wala Naging contract star si Perla sa LVN pa raw siyang nakaaway na artista and if ever Productions. Nag-quit siya after hindi siya may aberyang mangyari sa shooting o taping, natuloy na magbida sa pelikula. Nagpaalam lagi lang niyang sinasabi na there is always a siya sa kapatid ni Doña Sisang at sinabing reason why things happen. mag-aaral na lang siya. Pero dumating ang isang malaking break nang kunin siyang leading Does she ever think of retiring? “Patuloy pa rin akong aarte hanggang kaya ko. Acting is a lady ni Zaldy Zschornack. gift from God and doing my best as an actress “Ito ang paniwala ko, minsan may nangyayari na akala mo masama pero it turns is my gift to God.” H
LVN STAR
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WORDS: RICKY CALDERON • PHOTOGRAPHS: FRANCIS SIMEON
Ipinaalala sa atin ng Cinemalaya 2018 Best Picture na ‘Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon’ kung gaano kahusay na aktres si Perla Bautista. Alamin ang mga leksyon na natutunan niya mula sa mga nauna sa kanya na kanyang binabahagi ngayon sa mga nagsisimula pa lamang.
Health
MOOD MODE
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Artista o hindi, walang nakakaligtas sa “major depression.” TEXT: DR. RANDY DELLOSA
a lahat ng psychiatric disorders, pinakacommon ang karamdamang tinatawag na “major depression.” Ang “major depression” ay puwedeng maranasan ng kahit sino. Bata at matanda, babae at lalake, mahirap at mayaman na tao ay puwedeng ma-depress. Kahit nga ang mga celebrities na hinahangaan natin, kahit na sila ang nag-e-entertain at nagpapasaya sa atin ay puwede ring ma-depress. Take for instance sina Sharon Cuneta, Janno Gibbs, Gab Valenciano, Nadine Lustre, Vice Ganda, and Kylie Versoza. Sa mga panayam ay inamin nila na nakaranas sila ng depression at some point in their lives. Bukod sa kanila, siguradong marami pang ibang artista ang nagsu-suffer ng major depression pero sinisekreto lang nila ito. Unang-una, takot sila na mahusgahan ng publiko na mahina ang pagkatao, pag-iisip, o loob nila kaya sila na-depress. Pangalawa ay takot silang masira ang kanilang career. Ang “major depression’ ay hindi karamdaman ng pag-iisip kundi ng “mood” o emosyon. Ilan sa mga sintomas nito ay ang sumusunod: 4 Pagiging malungkutin, bugnutin, o kabado 4 Pagbabago sa sleep pattern 4 Pagbabago sa appetite 4 Pagiging matamlay o madaling mapagod 4 Pagbaba ng self-confidence o self-esteem 4 Paghina ng mental focus o pagiging makakalimutin
4 Pagiging palaisip ng negatibo 4 Pagka-walang gana o saya sa dating mga kinahihiligang activities 4 Pag-iisip tungkol sa death, self-injury, o suicide Maraming posibleng “trigger” ng “major depression” tulad ng stress, pagluluksa, mga medikal na kondisyon (heart disease, hypothyroid, etc.), illegal drugs (weed, shabu), alcoholic drinks, at hormonal imbalances sa katawan. Puwede ring mamana ang pagiging depressed dahil napapasa itong kondisyon through the genes. Dahil ang “major depression” ay medikal na karamdaman, kailangan ng depressed na tao na kumonsulta sa psychiatrist na siyang magpe-prescribe ng antidepressant na gamot. Bukod sa gamot, importante rin na ilabas ang mga problema sa buhay through counseling. Malaking tulong din ang healthy lifestyle na may daily exercise, balanced diet, relaxation, and good sleep. Artista ka man o hindi, tandaan lang: The good news is that there is hope and help for people who are depressed. H
RANDY DELLOSA Showbiz psychologist; Life Coach and Psychiatrist of celebrities
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# RealTalk
WHEN IS ENOUGH
enough? WORDS BY LAILA CHIKADORA
Wagas ang hugot ng popular radio lady jock na si DJ Laila Chikadora tungkol sa isang pag-ibig na ibinigay n’ya ang lahat pero sa dulo’y hindi na n’ya kineri ang mga pasakit. Ang bigat!
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nce upon a time but not so long ago, in love na in love ang lola n’yo sa isang guy. Akala ko nga forever na pero... hindi happy ang ending namin. We did not live happily ever after tulad ng mga fairy tale. He ended up with some other girl at ako naman, with some other guy pero wala akong pinagsisisihan. Siguro hindi lang itinadhana na kami ang magkatuluyan, baka hindi naman talaga kami ang meant to be. I’m sure, may mga naunsiyami din kayong love life. And to those who are going through heartbreak now, madalas kong linya ito sa radyo, “pinagtagpo ... pinaglayo.” Kasi pinagtagpo lang talaga kayo at hindi naman pala para sa isa’t isa. Pansamantalang pinagtagpo upang maging makulay ang buhay pag-ibig pero ang ending, paglalayuin din kayo. Nganga!
Marahil ay may mga bagay na kahit masakit na i-let go ay gagawin mo na lang kasi mas masakit na paulit-ulit ka niyang sinasaktan. Siya na ang kasalanan mo lang naman ay ibigin siya. Na kahit na mas tapat pa sa tanghali ang pag-ibig mo sa kanya, siya naman pala, hindi lang may iba kundi marami pa kayo sa buhay niya. Aruy! Ang hirap ng may kahati, parang laging may contest, ang sakit kasi hindi siya makuntento sa isa. Hindi siya maligaya sa pagsawsaw sa toyo, gusto pa niya ng ketchup, suka o kaya mayonnaise. Pero matapos ang paulit-ulit na emotional at psychological pain, mararamdaman mong manhid ka na, pagkatapos iisipin mo sa sarili mo, bakit ko ba ito ginagawa sa sarili ko? Bakit ko hinahayaan siyang tratuhin ako ng ganito? I DESERVE BETTER! Hindi po ito SELF PITY kundi knowing your SELF WORTH. Lagi nating tatandaan, lalaki man o babae, hindi natin deserve ang isang partner na ang tingin sa atin ay OPTION lamang. Kapag ikaw ay 1) option lang para sa kanya, 2) kapag meron pang iba, 3) kung ang trato niya sa iyo ay basura, 4) kung ang habol lang niya sa iyo ay ang iyong katawan o pera, 5) kung sinasabi niyang mahal ka niya pero ginagawa ka naman niyang punching bag, 6) one-sided love lang at mag-isa mong ipinaglalaban ang pag-ibig n’yo, 7) dinaig pa ang politiko sa sandamukal na pangako pero wala naman natupad ni isa...
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siguro dapat tama na. Awat na. Enough na! Dahil kung mahal ka niya talaga, hindi ka niya dapat tinrato nang ganyan. Ano pa man ang iyong kasarian, kung mahal ka niya, damdamin mo lagi ang kanyang isasaalang-alang. Wala naman talagang formula para sa isang perfect na pag-ibig. Is there such a thing as “perfect na relasyon?” WALA. Guni-guni mo lang ‘yun. Pero merong mga relasyon na pinagtibay ng panahon because whatever the challenge, they face it.... TOGETHER. Kaya kung ang mga sintomas na nabanggit ay present sa love life mo ngayon, ‘yung tipong 5 out of 7 ang score mo, esep-esep kung healthy pa ba ang iyong relasyon o dapat bang iwan mo na siya kesa naman sa nasasaktan ka nang paulit-ulit. Panghuli, mas maganda kung may patnubay from Up Above. Hilingin sa KANYA na sana dumating na ang iyong one true love. ‘Yung mamahalin ka higit pa sa pagmamahal mo sa kanya.H
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ABOUT LAILA CHIKADORA Laila Chikadora has been in the radio industry since 2001. Her story is an example of “nangarap, umasa, nasaktan, hindi sumuko, naging DJ!” Her voice was first heard as one of Triggerman’s Posse in the 90’s via Campus Radio 97.1 LSFM and then at the start of the new millennium as King DJ Logan’s Spookologist, Bridget. After several auditions, and a lot of “we’ll call you” and one hurtful “you are not (enter radio station dial) quality,” she finally made it as 90.7 Love Radio’s Lala Banderas. Pioneering the “babaeng bakla” peg on radio, she paved the way for her other female contemporaries, Nicole Hyala and DJ Cha-Cha. Because of her wit and contagious laughter, Laila won as Best Variety Show Host in the 14th KBP Golden Dove Awards for ‘Pinoy Hits For Life!’ aired via WRR 101.9 For Life! That award opened doors for Laila to host the late game show, ‘Games Uplate Live!’ on ABS-CBN. After a few radio station transfers and several name changes, Laila Chikadora - Pangilinan is still spreading the good vibes and laughing her lungs out Monday to Fridays, 5am to 7am via ‘Morning Calls’ and ‘Orly and Laila All Ready’ aired at Radyo5 92.3 News FM.
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Showbiz Krosword NI NONIE V. NICASIO
PAHALANG: 1. Bidang aktor sa The Hows Of Us 4. Vernal, dating aktor 7. Termino sa boksing 8. Morales, singer/aktres 11. Overtime 12. Ikod 14. Bidang aktres sa pelikulang Alimuom 15. Simbolo ng argon 16. Bida sa pelikulang Rambo, inisyal 17. Ocampo, aktres 21. Likido sa katawan 23. Stewart, foreign singer 24. Daras 26. Alexa Ilacad, inisyal 27. Katagang pang-ugnay 29. David, ex-PBA cager 31. Asawa ni Korina Sanchez 32. Sundalong Kano 34. Taguri kay Gabby Concepcion 35. Titulo ng dating pelikula ni Steven Spielberg 36. Direktor ng pelikulang Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang 37. Asawa ni Robin Padilla
3. Ang King of Rock ‘n Roll 4. Anak ni Sylvia Sanchez 5. Alingawngaw 6. Key, dating aktres 9. Uso 10. Vietnam, ibang anyo 13. Aquino, aktres/TV host 16. Lucero, aktor 18. Ginagawa kapag nanganganak 19. Lolo, pinaigsi 20. Diaz, dating aktres 22. Ano 24. Locsin o Aquino 25. Dukha 26. Alegre, dating aktres 28. Asawa ni Gelli de Belen 30. Uri ng dugo 31. Taylor, aktres sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano 33. Disinteriya 34. Alvarez, aktor
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Asawa ni Robin Padilla
October Girl
Horoscope
Ano ang naghihintay na kapalaran ngayong Oktubre at Nobyembre para sa Libran na si Bea Alonzo na ipinanganak under the Year of the Rabbit?
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ng taong ipinanganak ng October 17, 1987 ay isang Libra. Lucky number is 7. Ang mga Libra ay positibo sa buhay ngunit may angking gigil pagdating sa trabaho at business.
Marami silang mga kaibigan dahil kaya nilang makipag-socialize kahit kanino. Makikita mo rin na sila ay “naturally confident” sa kanilang sarili. Napakaganda ng susunod na buwan para sa mga Year of the Rabbit katulad ni Bea Alonzo. Makakabuti kung magpopokus siya sa negosyo at anumang transaksyon na may kaugnayan sa komunikasyon. Si Bea ay isang Libra na pagdating sa pag-ibig ay very romantic. Dahil dito, masyado silang nag-o-overthink at cautious. Para kay Bea, mas maiging i-guard ang sarili ngunit kailangan ng balanse ng tiwala at pangunawa sa kanyang partner. Sa huli’t huli, ang kanyang pinakatatangi ay loyalty at stability kaya naman kapag nakahanap siya ng taong buo niyang pinagkakatiwalaan at kaya n’yang sandalan ay madali siyang mahuhulog dito. Sa kalusugan naman, pag-ingatan niya ang kanyang magandang balat. Kailangan din n’yang balansehin ang kanyang mental health dahil maaaring masyado na siyang na-i-stress sa dami ng kanyang ginagawa. Ingatan ang sarili na hindi mabagabag ng stress dahil lahat naman ay nagagawa nang baha-bahagya. Sa yugto na ito ng kanyang buhay, makakatulong kay Bea Alonzo na gumamit ng crystals tulad ng lapis lazuli at aventurine upang maka-attract ng positive energy at wealth luck. H
DRAGON 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
Ang mga pinanganak sa Year of the Dragon ay mas masuwerte ngayong buwan. Kung sila ay risk-taker, talagang masuwerte ang kanilang pagkukunangyaman. Ang mga lalake ay masuwerte naman pagdating sa paghahanap ng tunay na pag-ibig.
oportunidad mula sa full-time jobs at investments. Ang pagfo-focus sa negosyo ay makakatulong sa pagtaboy ng masasamang element sa paligid. Sa lovelife, mas madaling makahanap para sa mga kababaihan pero kelangan ng mga lalakeng mas mag-effort dahil hindi masyadong suwerte para sa kanila ang buwang ito.
RAT 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
TIGER 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
Interesante ang Oktubre para sa mga Year of the Rat. Maraming twists and turns – pagbabago sa buhay at sa nakagisnan. Sa kabila nito, kailangan nilang panatilihin ang nakasanayang buhay at iwasang maimpluwensyahan ng pagbabago para ‘di makaapekto sa kanilang trabaho at negosyo. Stable rin ang kanilang love life.
DOG 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
Masuwerte ang mga Year of the Dog buong taon. Sila ay magkakaroon ng napakagandang posisyon lalo na sa pinansyal na aspeto ng kanilang buhay. Marami silang makukuhang tulong mula sa kanilang katrabaho at kaibigan, mga magbibigay ng advice upang magtagumpay sila sa taong ito. Maraming mga Year of the Dog na maaaring ma-promote dahil sa kanilang pagsisikap. Sa lovelife naman, kalmado at mapayapa ang buhay, pati na rin sa pamilya.
OX 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
Ito na ang pinakatamang panahon para maghanap ng pagkakakitaan. Kaiinggitan ang kanilang makikitang
Sa mga pinanganak sa Year of the Tiger, mas maginhawa ang Oktubre. Laid-back at panahon upang mag-settle down. Ingatang maging complacent at tamad lalo na sa trabaho at pag-aaral dahil baka maging daan ito upang mapakawalan ang mga oportunidad at ambisyon. Kailangan nilang paganahin ang kanilang utak at katawan parati. Steady naman para sa kanila ang buwan na ito para sa lovelife. Masuwerte rin ang Oktubre para sa pagpapakasal.
RABBIT
2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 Ang mga taong pinanganak ng Year of the Rabbit ay masuwerte at punong-puno ng abundance ngayong Oktubre. Iwasan ang mga masasamang tao sa trabaho, mag-low profile muna kung maaari. At kahit anong mangyari, maging relaxed lang at chill sa mga kasamahan. Maganda rin ang buwang ito para sa reunion at pakikipag-connect sa long-lost friends at paglalaan ng oras sa pamilya.
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Horoscope SNAKE
2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 Malas ang Oktubre para sa mga Year of the Snake. Maraming conflicts at challenges sa trabaho, pinansyal at pag-ibig. Gayunpaman, kelangan nilang maging mas positibo sa lahat ng mga ito at labanan ang stress at pressure na maaari nitong idulot.
MONKEY 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
HORSE 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
Napakasuwerte nila pagdating sa pagnenegosyo at investments. Maraming oportunidad ang lalapit sa kanila. Makabubuting pumasok sa real estate.
Makaka-experience ng napakaraming suliranin sa trabaho at personal na buhay. Madaling gumulo ang isip pero dapat pakatandaan na mareresolba lamang ang mga ito kung magfofocus at kakalmahin ang sarili. Kung aalis ka ng trabaho o magtatayo ng sariling negosyo, hindi mo pagsisisihan ang pagdedesisyon mo ngayong Oktubre. Laging magsuot ng accessory o damit na pink. Ito ang lucky color mo.
SHEEP 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
Sila ang pinakamasuwerte pagdating sa mga paraffle, lotto at anumang uri ng game of chance. Mas makakabuti rin sa kanila ang mag-stay sa kanilang trabaho dahil maaaring ito ang magbigay sa kanila ng mas malaking kita. Gayunpaman, pakaingatan ang pakikipag-usap at pakikipaghalubilo sa nga tao dahil maaaring maging source ito ng stress. Maging pala-kaibigan, pasensyoso at kalmado parati.
Kung gusto mo na mag-resign, ito na ang tamang panahon. Maganda ang pag-change ng environment para sa ’yong mental health. Mas mainam ang panibagong perspektibo sa negosyo at trabaho, gayon na rin sa work approach.
ROOSTER 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
PIG 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971
Sila ang pinaka-apektado sa usaping pinansyal. Maaari silang malugi sa kanilang investments. Kung ito ay maranasan, huwag maging negatibo. Bagkus ay maging masaya at magpasalamat sa kung ano ang meron. Magkaroon ng kakuntentuhan at lalapit ang suwerte. Huwag magdedesisyon nang galit. Magtipid lamang at madali ring makakaahon kung mag-iisip ng mabuting paraan upang i-handle ang pressure sa panahong ito. Ang pagbasa ng kapalaran na ito ay mula sa THE MALA TREE CRYSTAL SHOP, 189 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City. www.themalatree.com
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