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Coco Martin says he enjoys doing a rom-com project
By Dr. Jun Vencer by: Kristhoff Cagape
ARE YOU FULFILLING GOD’S DESTINY FOR YOUR LIFE?
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e are told that there were more Christian martyrs in the last century compared with all the previous centuries combined. Jesus warned His disciples that they will be “like sheep among the wolves” (Matt. 10:16) and that “persecution will arise because of the word” (Matt. 13:21). Our Lord did not pray that His disciples be taken from this world but that God will protect them from evil (Jn. 17:15). . In other words, Christians will not be exempt from trials, testings, temptations and demonic attacks but they are promised eventual protection and vindication. Today, many Christians are standing before Religious or Civil Courts for their faith in Jesus. Many will be convicted to serve prison terms and others may even lose their lives. Dietrich Bonheoffer reffered to these as the “cost of discipleship.” The question is: If you and I are accused in a court of law as being Christians, will we be convicted? When people who know us or observe us evaluate our Christian life, will they “take note that (we) have been with Jesus” (cf. Acts 4:13). In fact, today, do we want to be known as Christians? Or do we feel more comfortable to be mere Sunday Churchtians? When a person becomes a Christian he or she is called by God to live a life that is God-honoring in everything, everywhere and every time. A Christian is redeemed to be recruited in Christ’s service. Os Guinness devoted a whole book to the study of the Christian calling. Let me oversimplify the concept: every person is primarily called to Someone – to a relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord ; secondarily, to something – to a gift-based profession or vocation; and thirdly, to somewhere – the place of vocation or work as His witness. Fyodor Doestoevsky wrote, “for the secret of man’s being is not only to live … but to live for something definite.” Danish Philosopher-Theologian Soren Kierkegaard spoke of calling as “the idea – the truth – that one will live and die for.” When we live life in the center of God’s calling, we will enjoy His good plan and promised abundant life Our calling is our destiny. It will end our restless quest for meaning and purpose in life. Are you fulfilling God’s calling for your life? Dr. Jun Vencer is the President of Global Transformation Ministries Inc., a member body of the Global DAWN Network. He concurrently serves as Vice President of Leadership Development and as the Asia Director of DAWN Ministries. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance Graduate School, Philippines. He is the first Third World leader to have been appointed as International Director of World Evangelical Alliance and founding Chairman of the Evangelical Fellowship of Asia. He served as General Secretary of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and of the Philippine Relief and Development Services. He is Pastor Emeritus of the Alliance Fellowship Church. He is an ordained Minister and a Bishop of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP). Dr. Vencer is married to Annabella Castillo. They have four children; three of whom are married and six grandchildren. He currently serves as pastor of the Alliance International Church in Pearland, Texas.
oco Martin admitted that he enjoyed working on a romantic-comedy project like his upcoming movie You’re My Boss compared with the usual dramatic films and shows. “Honestly oo [na-enjoy ko],masarap din ‘yung uuwi ka sa bahay at nakangiti ka lang. Pupunta ka sa taping na wala kang karga-kargang character.Hindi mabigat kasi ako naman kasi pag nanood ako ng pelikula, masarap ‘yung na-
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“Merong time na nagkapalit kami ng position [ng character ni Toni] na this time kailangan maging boss ako so ginawa niya binilhan niya ako ng damit kasi sinusuot ko ‘yung mga bulaklakin so sabi niya ‘Ito ‘yung isuot mo’ so nasa kotse ako so walang tint ‘yung sasakyan so sabi niya, ‘Suotin mo na ‘yan hindi kita titingnan.’” Though he admitted the he feels pressured being paired with Toni, Coco is
kangiti ka lang,” he said. He added that he likes the idea that he will make people laugh this time. “Lalo na ngayong may pinagdadaanan ‘yung bansa natin, may iba’t ibang problema. Sabi ko nga this time masusubukan ko na ako naman ang magpapangiti sa mga tao. Dati kasi ako lagi kasi ang nagpapaiyak at nagpapagalit sa kanila eh,” he stated. Coco pointed out that there will also be some naughty scenes in the movie.
confident that he was able to deliver an exceptional work with the help of the multimedia star. “Honestly nong malaman kong kasama ko si Toni, kinakahabahan ako talaga. Napakataas ng expectation pagdating kayToni at natatakot ako na baka mamaya first time namin na magkakatrabaho baka masira sa akin si Toni. Pero alam ko hindi pa lang tapos ‘yung mga eksenang ginagawa namin, alam kung maganda yung ginagawa namin,” he stated.
Bea Alonzo reacts to Zanjoe Marudo’s statement of wanting to have a baby
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a ulat ni Marie Lozano para saTV Patrol, proud si Bea Alonzo para sa kanyang boyfriend atDream Dad star na si Zanjoe Marudo. Kwento ni Bea, kapag lumalabas sila ni Zanjoe ay tinatawag ito ng mga tao ng “Mr. President.” Nang hingan naman ng reaksyon si Bea tungkol sa pagiging ready na diumano ni Zanjoe maging “dream dad” sa totoong buhay, masayang sagot ni Bea ay “good for him.” Ayon kay Bea, mag-out of the country sila ni Zanjoe ngayongHoly Week. Looking forward si Bea sa trip nila ni Zanjoe dahil hindi sila nagkikita ngayon dahil pareho silang busy sa trabaho. A bala si Bea sa upcoming film niya
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na Crossroads kung saan nag-undergo siya ng training for sailing. Kamakailan lang kinuha rin si Bea bilang brand ambassador ng isang body wash.
Matteo Guidicelli singles out what Sarah Geronimo said that made him cry on his party by: Maureen Marie Belmonte
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atteo Guidicelli didn’t even deny that he shed a couple of tears during his birthday party because of his girlfriend Sarah Geronimo. Speaking for the first time since his party a couple of days ago, Matteo explained in a recent
and when she gave me her message about what she wanted for me, that’s what got me. I’m just thankful for all her efforts. Everything she is today, I’m thankful. I’m very happy,” he said. The Inday Bote star also added that he was also very happy about the fact that all the people important to him were at his party. “I got emotional with the whole scenario, the whole scene. My parents were there. Tita Virgie (Ramos) always organizes for me this wonderful get together with the people I love, and especially Sarah’s efforts to make me ABS-CBN News report that he was overwhelmed happy…It made me emotional. Lumambot ako doon,” he admitted. by her wish. In an earlier interview, the Filipino “When she said thank you to my parents
Italian actor shared that his birthday wishes are “happiness and acceptance.” The said wish, spurred speculations that he’s still not on good terms with the Pop Star Princess’s parents, an issue which he addressed once again in the report. “I guess her parents and I, we don’t think the same,” he began. “We don’t have the same mindset but I respect whatever mindset they have, whatever they feel and think about me.” However, Matteo stressed that he understands their perception of him stressing that, “I respect totally everything. I can’t do anything because that’s the people Sarah loves the most. I love them, too. I want to love them,
too. I hope everything will be better and happier in the future kumbaga.” But overall, he shared that their relationship is getting stronger by the day even if there are “little challenges here and there.” Does this mean that he will be proposing to the “Ikot Ikot” singer soon enough? “Hindi naman. Marami pa akong pangarap sa buhay. Marami pa akong goals. Siyempre we want the best for the person we love. So we’ll see. We don’t know. We’ll see,” he said. Despite this, he remains hopeful that Sarah is “The One” for him saying that, “Sana. Hindi ko pa alam. Sana talaga. Pray for me.”
Enrique Gil, handang maghintayQ mag-18 si Liza bago ligawan
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a set ng “Forevermore”, ramdam ang kilig ng pagtitinginan ng dalawang stars na si Enrique Gil at Liza soberano, na hindi lang pang serye kundi totohanan.
Hindi naman nagpatumpik-tumpik at umamin na si Enrique: “…I like her…” Pero may pag-asa ba si Enrique? “…pag 18 na sya, siguro, that’s the right time… At nagbilang si Liza sa kanyang mga daliri: “…April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December… Nine months… Kakayanin daw ni Enrique maghintay kung kalian ready si Liza. ARTISTA WINNIPEG aPRIL 2015 ISSUE
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Megan Young returns to the Kapuso Network
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tarstruck II alumna and Miss World 2013 Megan Young returns to her home network as she inked a one-year exclusive contract with GMA Network recently (March 31).
Present during the contract signing were GMA Network’s Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Entertainment TV’s Senior Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable; Vice President for Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata; Vice Presi-
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dent for Drama Productions Redgie Acuña-Magno; Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara; Assistant Vice President for Drama Productions Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Ms. World Philippines Vice Chairman & agent Arnold Vegafria. The beauty queen revealed her delight as she will be active again in showbiz with hosting stints and soap opera roles. “Masaya akong nagbabalik dahil I’ve grown so much as a person, as an artist, and now nandito na ulit ako, I can offer the people a better version of myself,” claims Megan. [I’m happy to be back because I’ve grown so much as a person, as an artist, and now that I’m back, I can offer the people a better version of myself.] Megan also talked about her relationship with fellow artists and staff, and how she misses most of those who have supported her from the start of her career. She also mentioned that she wants to go back to acting, “Namiss ko rin ang pag-act, kasi sa Miss World,
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hindi ka naman nag-a-act doon. Isa’t kalahating taon din akong nag-stop, kasi kailangan siyempre yung concentration ko nasa Miss World. Pero ngayong nagbabalik, kailangan ko naman ulit magprepare for acting, kasi matagal din akong nawala.” [I missed this because in Miss World, you’re not “acting.” I stopped for one and a half years because my concentration was focused on Miss World. But now that I’ve returned, I have to prepare myself again for acting because I was gone for a long time.] During the contract signing held at the Boardroom of GMA Network, Atty. Gozon expressed his genuine support for Megan, “We are very glad and proud and honoured na tayo ang
pinili ni Miss World. Kaya maski saan siya nakarating, ang puso niya nasa Kapuso pa rin. At ang puso natin, nasa kanya rin. So we are lining up many things for Megan to do.” [We are very glad and proud and honoured that Miss World chose GMA. No matter where she goes, her heart is still with the Kapuso Network. And our hearts are with her as well. So we are lining up many things for Megan to do.”] Mr. Duavit, in turn, shared that he is both glad and excited now that Megan is back with the Kapuso Network, “Nakakatuwa kapag ang isang nagsimula bilang Kapuso ay nagbabalik bilang Kapuso. And in Megan’s case, sa mga dumaang panahon, bukod sa Miss World, she also embodies or
personifies certain values that are consistent with ours. So we’re very excited. Megan is versatile, she’s very professional at meron ng mga nakahanay na mga proyekto para sa kanya. So, welcome back kapuso, we’re all very proud of you. And very happy you’re back home.” [It is heartwarming when one starts out as a Kapuso and returns as a Kapuso. And in Megan’s case, in the time that has passed, aside from Miss World, she also embodies or personifies certain values that are consistent with ours. So we’re very excited. Megan is versatile, she’s very professional and we’ve already lined up projects for her. So welcome back, Kapuso, we’re all very proud of you. And very happy you’re back home.”] Rasonable revealed some of Megan’s upcoming projects this year, “She will be cohosting StarStruck with Dingdong Dantes, so that’s the first big project. And then there’s another one coming up. It’s a big primetime soap, but we’ll announce it when the time comes.”
Toni Gonzaga answers question regarding prenuptial agreement with Paul Soriano
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ctress-host Toni Gonzaga claims that she never thought of having a prenuptial agreement with her soonto-be husband Paul Soriano. In an interview during The Buzz on Sunday, Toni admitted that she has been asked about it previously.
run iniisip mo na baka in future baka maghiwalay kami so kailangan sakin ang pera ko. ‘Yung security mo nasa pera, wala doon sa tao. So I’d rather put my faith in God and to the person I’m marrying and keep on praying that it will work forever,” she further explained. Has she talked about it
“Actually nung tinanong sakin ‘yan tsaka ako napaisip. Sabi ko ‘Ay mag-pe-prenup ba? Dapat ba may ganon talaga?’ Kasi iniisip ko hindi naman ako mga Zobel, mga Ayala to do prenup. Normal lang naman ako, kung ano ang meron ako pinaghirapan ko,” she said. According to Toni, she has a different way of looking at marriage which is why she never considered the idea of prenup agreement. “Siguro ang program ko kasi sa pag-aasawa, once you get into a relationship and once you get into the commitment that you want to be together forever you will try your very best to make it work,” she said. “So, ‘yung sa akin kapag nagpe-prenup ka parang in the long
with her fiancé Paul Soriano? “Never, never. Hindi ko naisip ‘yun,” the You’re My Boss actress said. “Di ba sinabi nga niya bahala ka sa money mo, sa family mo kung ano ‘yung napagtrabahuan mo kung ano ang sa inyo.” Although she has yet to announce her wedding date, host Boy Abunda asked Toni what would be the most precious gift that she could give Paul which she replied with “myself.” When asked if this meant her virginity, Toni explained, “Myself, myself. Alam mo naman ang Pilipinas, Supreme Court, maraming maghuhusga. Sa akin na ‘yon, sa akin na ng asawa ko. Malalaman niyo pagkatapos ng ‘I Do.’” Toni has long been ranked among the stars who have vowed to not engage in pre-marital sex.
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Bangs Garcia on Phil Younghusband: ‘We didn’t work out as a couple’ by: Cristina Malonzo
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a Aquino and Abunda Tonight, diretsang sinagot ni Bangs Garcia ang tanong kung bakit napapabalitang friends na lang sila ni Azkals star player Phil Younghusband. Sinabi ni Bangs na siguro may mga couples na kahit pareho silang mabuting tao ay “they don’t work out as a couple. We didn’t work out as a couple.” Sinabi rin ni Bangs na napakabait na tao ni Phil at
mabuti silang magkaibigan. May manliligaw naman ngayon si Bangs na “tagaLondon.” Kamakailan lang nakabenta rin si Bangs ng kanyang painting ng pitong kabayo sa halagang 350 thousand pesos. Isang art collector ang bumili nito. Balak rin ni Bangs na mag-exhibit ng kanyang paintings dito sa Pilipinas pati na rin sa United Kingdom next year.
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‘Tadhana’ director Antoinette Jadaone, Coco Martin & Toni Gonzaga score big with “You’re My Boss” TFC@theMovies brings the current number one Filipino romantic comedy this April to US, Canada, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Spain, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Singapore, Japan, Australia & New Zealand
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EDWOOD SHORES, CA, April 8, 2015 – Even for her first major studio film under ABS-CBN Star Cinema, white-hot independent Filipino film writerdirector Antoniette Jadaone, who is coming on the heels of the box-office and critical success of her “That Thing Called Tadhana”, was willing to take risks. While You’re My Boss - which she also wrote - falls under her solid romantic comedy genre, she took the challenge of directing an untested on-screen partnership in two international Filipino superstars: Coco Martin and Toni Gonzaga. The result? You’re My Bosshas grossed Php65 million in just three days of showing in the Philippines. The film opened on Black Saturday, went head-tohead and toe-to-toe with powerhouse Hollywood movies like “Fast and Furious 7”, and more than held its own at the box office. TFC@theMovies is bringing this latest rom-com blockbuster to U.S. and Canada starting April 10; Milan and Rome, Italy and Copenhagen, Denmark on April 12; Paris, France on April 12-19; UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman in the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand on April 16; Vienna, Austria on April 18-19; Madrid, Spain on April 19 and TBD in Oslo, Norway; and Athens, Greece, Singapore and Japan on April 26. You’re My Bossis far from just being your usual case of rich girl-poor boy, love-hate storyline. It’s a role reversal for the characters of Pong (Martin) who is the humble assistant of Georgina, an alpha female of a boss. When Sir Albert (Freddie Webb), their company’s Chief Commercial Officer, goes on sabbatical, he assigns a very important deal to be handled by Georgina. When she meets with the client, Mr. Najimoto, the latter refuses to discuss business with anyone face-to-face except with the head honcho. Enter clueless Pong who Georgina conveniently introduces, under pretense, as the boss. Thus, the deal is on with Mr. Najimoto,
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and so is the make-believe arrangement between Pong and Georgina. Fans and critics rave over the steady story-telling of Jadaone and the on-screen chemistry between Martin and Gonzaga as their characters adjust to their new situation: “ Wi t h a script by Jadaone & Yoshke Dimen, this movie is filled with witty, quotable dialogue in relatable situtations, which isn’t surprising. It can be snarky, just like Georgina’s initial interactions with Pong. It can be sweet, just like Georgina’s interactions
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with Pong as they start to get to know each other. What it ISN’T is unfunny, bland, or just plain terrible.” - Kieff Iporac, TheTalkingSign.com “The film’s greatest strength is its focus. Once the two main characters are put together, there’s hardly a scene where they are apart. They interact with each other almost exclusively, the film giving them time to develop something meaningful.” - Philbert Ortiz, ClickTheCity.com “You’re My Boss proposes that this extraordinary circumstance of a lie... is the Page 22 pls.
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‘Tadhana’ director Antoinette Con’t. from page 14. setting for romance to bloom between two opposites... (and) the idea of a ‘boss’ is redefined from the professional to the personal. There’s an organic quality to her (Jadaone’s) story-telling that it never spoon-feeds the audience, instead she lets the narrative
unfold naturally and in a very realistic and human manner.” Wanggo Gallaga, Juice.ph “We’ve been pretty busy this Spring offering one original Filipino rom-com after another to the world and being thankful that the moviegoers are watching and loving them,”
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said ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals and acclaimed film, TV and concert director John-D Lazatin. “You’re My Bossunder true ‘galing ng Filipino’ hands of my colleague, Antoinette, and the acting skills and charisma of Coco and Toni, is guaranteed to give movie audiences a rollicking good time in the theaters. It’s a movie that all members of the family will enjoy.” For more information including the theater listings in the U.S. and Canada for You’re My Boss,visit https:// www.tfc-usa.com/youre-myboss/ For Middle East, please visit https://tl-ph.facebook. com/TFCMiddleEast (theater listing subject to change without notice). For Europe, visit https://www.facebook.com/ TFCEurope . For Australia and New Zealand, visit https://tl-ph. facebook.com/TFCAustralia . For Singapore, visit https://tl-ph. facebook.com/TFCSingapore . For Japan, visit https://tl-ph.facebook.com/TFCJapan .
Robin Padilla says wife Mariel is devastated with the miscarriage because they’re ready for a baby
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a panayam ng Cinemanews kay Robin Padilla sa presscon ng kanyang telecoms endorsement,ibinahagi niya ang kanyang saloobin matapos aminin at ikwento ng kanyang asawang si Mariel sa kanyang so-
cial media account ang pinagdaanang miscarriage. “Sa tanda kong ito kasi nalulungkot ako para kay Mariel kasi siyempre siya yung nangarap, iba kasing joy ang dinulot sa kanya nun eh. Ilan naman na ang
anak ko, naka-experience na rin naman na ako niyan, yung first wife ko naka-experience din ng ganyan. Madali akong nakamove on pero si Mariel hanggang ngayon hindi pa. Sabi nga ng duktor aalisin na, ayaw niya, naniniwala pa siya na meron pang milagrong mangyayari. Ang sabi niya hangga’t hindi siya dinudugo ng normal hindi niya aalisin e ang sabi ko nga baka delikado yan kasi may patay na diyan sa loob mo eh hindi naman daw sabi ng duktor. Natural rin lang daw na lalabas yun sabi ng duktor,” paglalahad ni Robin. Aminado si Robin na hirap din siyang intindihin kung bakit nangyari ito sa asawa. Aniya, “Hindi komaexplain eh…. kasi alam mo hindi na nga siya halos gumagalaw eh. Pinagtripan niya yun eh, kapag napagtripan niya ang isang bagay yun na yun eh, trip niya buntis siya eh.” Sa ngayon, kwento ni Robin, tutok sa pag-aalaga kay Mariel ang kanyang mga kaibigan, ang kanyang Lola at ilang kapamilya hindi lang dahil sa pisikal na dinaranas niya ngayon, Pls. turn to page 29. ARTISTA WINNIPEG APRIL 2015 ISSUE
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Marian Rivera banners star-studded Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver and Anaheim; Kicks off GMA Pinoy TV 10th Anniversary Celebration
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eaching a milestone with 10 successful years of being one at heart with global Filipinos, GMA International amps up the entertainment by kicking off a year-long anniversary celebration with the much-awaited Kapusong Pinoy concert series in Vancouver and Anaheim this April. Jumpstarting a series of Kapuso events to be held worldwide this year, the Network’s brightest stars Marian Rivera, Christian Bautista, Alden Richards, Jonalyn Viray and Betong Sumaya as Antonietta make up the stellar cast of Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver and Anaheim. Organized by GMA’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV, in association with Unit Blue Design & Media Production Services, Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver will be held on April 24 at The Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, Canada. Meanwhile, GMA Pinoy TV, in association with Polaris Media & Marketing, will stage Kapusong Pinoy Anaheim on April 26 at the City National Grove of Anaheim, in California. This is only the beginning of many surprises in store for Kapuso fans across the globe in celebration of GMA International’s 10th anniversary as the Network’s international business unit pays tribute to its loyal audience and partners overseas. “We are grateful to our friends, partners, and subscribers who have journeyed with GMA Pinoy TV in the past 10 years,” expresses GMA Vice President for International Operations Joseph T. Francia. “Following the success of our Kapusong Pinoy events in various parts of the world, our concerts in Vancouver and Anaheim are only the first of many gifts that we are offering this year in keeping with our promise of bringing global Filipinos closer to home,” he reveals. Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, who has begun taping for her latest project on GMA, The Rich Man’s Daughter, is grateful for the opportunity to touch base with her numerous fans abroad. “Isang malaking karangalan ang makapag-bigay saya at iparamdam ang pusong Pinoy sa mga kababayan natin sa ibang bansa,” she expresses. “Dahil 10th anniversary ng GMA International, marami kaming sorpresang hinanda bilang pasasalamat sa lahat ng loyal Kapuso viewers worldwide na sumusuporta sa amin!” says the actress who has been a much-anticipated artist overseas af-
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ter bannering Kapusong Pinoy sa Dubai in 2013 and 2014. Other members of the Kapusong Pinoy cast also give credit to the years of service that GMA International has imparted to Kapuso audiences all over the world. “10 years is always a great accomplishment. I’m happy and proud that GMA Pinoy TV has been able to touch lives of our kababayans around the world this long!
Congrats!” says Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, whose fans may catch him on GMA’s variety program Sunday All Stars. He also promises to deliver an amazing show for the Kapuso audience. “The Anaheim and Vancouver show is going to be a blast! We have comedy, we have dancing, we have singing! We have your favorite artists performing your favorite tunes! See you all there!” he says to his fellow Filipinos overseas. Kapuso homegrown star Alden Richards, who starred in the historical drama Ilustrado and hosted the reality talent search Bet ng Bayan is looking forward to sharing the experience with his fans there. “I truly appreciate being part of an event that brings happiness to Filipinos abroad and I’m glad that GMA International considered me to be a part of this,” he humbly says. “The fans can expect us to give them one fun-filled and exciting show so magkita-kita po tayo mga Kapuso!” Likewise, Fearless Diva Jonalyn Viray, who has proven her versatility and vocal prowess through a string of local and international successes, shares her excitement about the upcoming show. “This event is really about bringing the Filipinos together, wherever they may be in the
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world,” says the Sunday All Stars mainstay, who was also featured in Kapusong Pinoy sa Singapore in 2014. “So to our kababayan abroad, expect a whole lot of fun the Kapuso way!” “I’m so happy and proud na 10 years na ang GMA International. Sana’y mas lumawak pa at mas marami pang bansa sa buong mundo ang ma-reach ng GMA para mas marami pang Pinoy ang maabot nila,” shares actor-comedian Betong Sumaya who is thrilled to be a part of the Vancouver and Anaheim leg. Just like his previous performances in Kapusong Pinoy sa LA and Singapore last year, he will portray his beloved character Antonietta from the Philippines’ longest-running gag show Bubble Gang. “Abangan nila ang mas makulit, mas nakatatawa at mas kwelang Antonietta pagdating sa Vancouver at Anaheim. Hahataw at kakanta muli si Antonietta ng mga awiting siguradong ma-eenjoy ng ating mga kababayan sa Vancouver at Anaheim! Amazing!” he says, uttering his famous catchphrase. Join in the celebration of 10 years of being one at heart with global Filipinos using the hashtag #Sampuso in your online
posts, photos and tweets. GMA Pinoy TV’s Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver is sponsored by Pag Ibig Fund, Vista Residences and Ritemed. Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver will held on April 24. Gates open at 7:00 PM. For tickets, please call (604) 716-0560 in Vancouver, (778) 713-0376 in New Westminster, (778) 829-4489 in Tri-cities, (604) 588-6397 in Surrey, and (604) 504-5991 in Fraser Valley.
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Claudine Barretto misses former boyfriend Rico Yan by: Kristhoff Cagape
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laudine admitted that Rico Yan’s death anniversary is her yearly “nightmare”. The actress took to Instagram to express how she misses the actor who happened to be her former flame. On the said Instagram photo,
pray for RICO YAN. we are here to support you,” said IG follower @suppertin. “Maybe in another life you two will be finally together. If he was alive, i have no doubt you two would be still together,” @zeddprada commented.
Claudine could be seen working out which according to her is her “distraction” from the loneliness she felt. “HIIT again! Para wala nang lungkot. [I] Hate this day. March 29, every year you are my nightmare! Missing you, RY.” Various netizens reacted on the controversial star’s said post. Instagram user posted that Claudine should stop looking back and keep on moving forward. “As Rico said, His only goal for you is to see you spread your wings, and now you does! Do you think he would be happy if you’re still looking back to past? pag binalik balikan mo pa po yun ms. clau mssktan ka lang. lets just be happy and
“Love you ate clau! <3 Palagi ko pong pinapanood movies niyo ni Kuya Rico,” @ramn61796 said. Rico Yan was Claudine’s former onscreen partner and boyfriend. They headlined various projects like Mula Sa Puso, Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita and Got To Believe. Rico died in March 29, 2002 because of cardiac arrest due to acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. He was found dead inside his hotel room by his friend, actor Dominic Ochoa at the Dos Palmas Resort in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. In 20014, two years after Rico’s death, Claudine Barretto married Raymart Santiago, whom she is currently embroiled in a custody battle.
Alex Gonzaga on being single:
‘Hindi naman kawalan’
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ith her hands full taping regularly for Inday Bote as well as preparing for her first major concert on April 25, Alex Gonzaga said she still finds time to be close to her family especially her Ate Toni. “Sa amin kasi siguro blessed kami na yung ginawang kuwarto talaga sa amin all these years is merong connection so kami ng kapatid ko talagang magkikita at magkikita kami kasi iisa yung lalabasan naming hallway. Nung nag-Abu Dhabi kami dun kami talaga nakapag-bond kasi halos two weeks hindi kami nakakapag-usap ng ate ko so doon kami nakapag-bond ng matagal. I think
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‘pag gusto mo naman talaga, magkakaroon talaga kayo ng time with your family if you really want it and siguro okay din na isa kami ng bahay so hindi ganun ka-effort. Siguro kapag nagpakasal na siya dun ako nalulungkot na baka kailangan mo na talaga magbigay ng time and effort para magkita kayo and magkaroon ng quality time together,” she admitted. With her only sister set to be married soon, Alex said she has already readied herself for the inevitable. “Sabi nga ni Elsa, ‘Let it go’ (laughs). Kasi siya rin naman lagi niya akong tinatawag sa kuwarto niya
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Alex Gonzaga on being single:
‘Hindi naman kawalan’ Con’t. from page 26.
so we’re just making the most out of it na magkasama kami and hindi naman masama yun eh kasi sinusulit niyo lang yung mga moments niyo together na magkasama sa isang bahay,” she shared. Although when she first entered showbiz she was usually compared to her sister, Alex said there is something she can do that Toni can’t. “Maging Inday Bote (laughs). Hindi ko kasi alam kasi wala naman kaming competition sa bahay pero I think kasi iba na yung level ng ate ko. Iba na yung nagagawa niya so malayo din talaga yung pagkakaiba namin. Wala akong conscious effortna gayahin ang ate. Nasasabi ko lang po na siguro nagkakapareho pero parang mas madami akong nagagawa sa kanyang soap naman. So medyo iba kami sa side na yun,” she added. Even with a lot of celebrity couples deciding to tie the knot in recent months, Alex said she is not bothered to have an inactive love life. “Wala ata eh. Okay lang yun. I’m just loving life. That’s my love life. I love life! Ganun eh, kasi hin-
di mo kailangan pilitin ang isang bagay na hindi para sa iyo. Kung para sa iyo, para sa ‘yo. Hindi naman kawalan ang mawalan ng valentines. Nabuhay ka nga ng 364 days ng wala kang love life so ang isang araw wala yun,” she said.
For Alex, her number one priority right now is her blossoming career. “Every project is a dream come true kasi you’ll never know kung hanggang kailan ka dito sa show business. And as long asbinibigyan ka ng trabaho you always feel special and parang you have the reason to stay so lagi nagpapasalamat ka sa lahat ng ibinibigay,” she said.
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Zoren Legaspi admires Liza Soberano’s professionalism
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by: Leo Bukas
umatakbo na ang book 2 ng highrating series na Forevermore na pinagbibidahan nina Enrique Gil at Liza Soberano. Ayon sa isa sa cast ng serye na si Zoren Legaspi na gumaganap na ama ni Enrique, hindi pa nila alam kung kailan ito matatapos. Dahil sa Forevermore, sumikat ang baguhang si Liza. Para kay Zoren, deserve ni Liza ang kasikatang tinatamasa niya ngayon dahil nakita niya kung paano ito magtrabaho sa set ng teleserye. “Kahit two hours lang ang tulog nu’ng bata (Liza) hindi siya nagrereklamo. Sa napakabatang edad niya, napaka-professional na,” papuri ni Zoren sa dalaga. Napapansin ba niya na unti-unti ng nagbabago ang ugali ni Liza dala ng kasikatan? “Kapag superstar na siya, dapat lang talagang magbago. Dapat magkaroon na siya ng cut-off sa taping kasi kailangan ng alagaan yung mukha, yung schedule mas madami na. Kailangan wellrested na lalo na kung may commercial the next day. “So, ang dapat lang hindi magbago, eh, yung ugali na bigla na lang nagtatapon ng makeup, na kung anu-ano na ang sinasabi. Pero honestly, sa nakikita ko, wala sa personality niya ang magbabago ng ugali. Very charming si Liza,” pagdedescribe pa ng aktor. Ayon pa kay Zoren, wala ring tendency na maging maldita si Liza kahit pa sikat na sikat na siya. “Kasi naniiwala ako na dapat ang mga sumikat ay yung mga mababait na artista. Ayoko yung mga sumikat na hindi pala maganda ang ugali. Maldita pala. Kasi hindi naman natin alam agad, eh, na maldita pala.
“Kasi maraming deserving na sumikat. Unang-una yung talent ni Liza, nakita mo naman, 1,000 percent improvement. Pero bet ko talaga yan, at saka si Enrique. Mabait din yan. Wala ring bad attitude,” pagbi-build-up pa ni Zoren sa dalawa.
Naikuwento rin ni Zoren na nakita niyang pagod na pagod si Enrique sa taping pero hindi ito nagrereklamo. Hindi rin daw ito feeling sikat. “May time na talagang sobrang pagod na siya, madaling-araw na rin ‘yon at wala pa talaga siyang tulog. Pero wala kang maririnig sa kanya. Puwede naman siyang makiusap na kinabukasan na lang ituloy yung shoot pero di niya ginawa. Tinapos pa rin niya. Very professional,” sey pa ni Zoren. Samantala, masaya si Zoren na humahataw din sa ratings ang teleseryeng Bridges of Love na pinagbibidahan nina Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino, Maja Salvador kasama ang asawa niyang si Carmina Villaroel. Naipalabas na ang controversial na kissing scene ni Mina at Paulo at inamin ng aktor na sinadyang hindi niya ito pinanood.
Robin Padilla says wife Mariel is devastated with the miscarriage because they’re ready for a baby Con’t. from page 22. maging saemotional well-being nito. “Mga kaibigan niya, lola niya kasi hindi ko naman… para sa akin, hindi magaan sa kanya, bago eh. Huwag naman mangyari ulit pero unang shock e hindi naman pwedeng, ang tagal-tagal naming plinano, kung kailan namin plinano hindi nangyari. Saka handa na siya, handa na ako, handa na yung mga bata, yun eh. Pati si first wife handa na rin sa mga mangyayari, planado eh.” Sa edad ni Mariel na 30 years old, nakwento ni Robin na ayon sa kanilang duktor ay malaki pa ang tsansa na mag-
kaanak pa silang muli, “Pwede pa nga, sabi ng duktor niya tanggalin na lang natin yan and do a lot of sex. Ako naman, oo nga, pero ayaw eh.” Kaya naman nang matanong kung ano ang ginagawa ni Mariel para maibsan ang dinaranas, kung inaabala ba nito ang sarili sa ibang bagay, ang tugon ni Robin, “Hindi, ano pa rin siya, ganun pa rin siya, bed rest at umaasa pa rin siya hanggang hindi siya dinudugo. Sasakyan lang natin, hindi naman pwedeng… ang pangit naman nun kung ako ang babaril sa trip niya. Well, hindi eh.” ARTISTA WINNIPEG aPRIL 2015 ISSUE
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