Alex says cake smearing controversy was ‘wake-up call for me to mature’

By HannaH MalloRCa Inquirer.net

MONTHS after her viral cake smearing controversy, Alex Gonzaga admitted that the incident continued to haunt her, saying it taught her a very important lesson about sensitivity towards the feelings of other people.

Gonzaga was referring to the nowdeleted video of herself smearing cake icing on a waiter’s forehead during her birthday party, which went viral in January. The video, which was uploaded by Dani Barretto, showed the actress celebrating her 35th birthday with her loved ones, including her husband Lipa City councilor Mikee Morada.

Under no circumstance did Ogie say that Liza was spewing half-truths but in fact, was intrigued to ask, “Saan galing ‘yon?”

One thing’s clear though, it’s sad that the 12-year-old manager-talent relationship had to end on a bitter note.

Aside from Jadaone who speaks highly of Liza, Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi chooses to understand Liza’s quarter life crisis.

Dyogi, in fact, is enjoining everybody to move on and leave Liza where she is.

And speaking of where Liza is, given her indomitable spirit in pursuit of her Hollywood dream, it is but fair to wish her luck.

Of course, it is an expectedly arduous journey for Liza. The fact that she’s well aware of this herself is even more reason to pray she realizes her dream.

As Liza puts it in a platitudinous way: it’s better to have tried and lost than to have not tried at all.

God forbid, does Liza have a career she can come home to in case she fails?

Reassuringly, Dyogi says yes, ABS-CBN will still be willing to take her back. After getting the boot, will Ogie’s heart thaw with Liza’s display of rekindled “filial” affection if ever?

If we’d answer for the bruised manager, there’s a greater possibility that he will get his hands off Liza’s career all over again. But his “paternal” doors remain open.

“Huwag na tayong uminom, first birthday party ko ‘yun na sinabi kong iinom ako (Let’s not drink anymore. It was my first birthday party where I wanted to drink),” Gonzaga told reporters during a pre-Summer Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars interview, where her film “Single Bells” is one of the entries.

According to the actress, the cakesmearing incident was a “wake-up call” for her to be more mindful and more mature as an individual, as she realized that being sensitive about the feelings of others is a must at all times.

“‘Yun yung mga times na sobrang saya mo, you should really be careful pa rin. Kahit na you think it’s your safe space, pwede ka pa ring makahurt ng iba. Pwede ka ring makagawa ng bagay na di mo gustong gawin,” she said.

(You should really be careful even if you’re in a state of happiness. Even if you think that you’re in your safe space, you can still hurt other people. You can still do things that you didn’t intend to do.)

“It’s really a wake-up call for me to mature, and grow and think kung anong pwedeng mangyari sa paligid ko na kung ano mang pwedeng maramdaman sa paligid ko na pwede may ma-hurt, pwedeng may masaktan na hindi mo intensyon. You really have to be careful,” she added.

(It’s really a wake-up call for me to mature, grow, and think about what other people around me would feel. Unknowingly, you might hurt other people even if it’s not your intention to do so. You really have to be careful.)

When asked about those who defended her at the height of the controversy, Gonzaga revealed that she’s “really thankful” for the people who stood by her side.

“Nagpapasalamat ako,” she began. “Kasi noong time na ‘yun, hindi muna ako nagbabasa ng social media. Pero ‘yung kasama namin sa pelikula na si Papa Jackson, narinig ko na pinagtanggol ako. ‘Yung mga taong hindi ko talaga friends pero they stood up for me, I’m really thankful for them.”

(I’m thankful. I wasn’t reading through social media at that time, but when I heard that people stood up for me, including my co-star Papa Jackson and those who aren’t my friends in real life, I’m really thankful for them.)

“Ito ‘yung mga moments na hindi mo makakalimutan ever kasi nakita mo ‘yung mga tao na sasama at tatayo para sa’yo kahit ganito pa rin ang nangyari,” she further added. (This is a moment that I will never forget because this is where I witnessed other people defending and standing up for me despite what happened.)

Gonzaga, when pressed on how she’s doing after the controversy, said that she’s “okay” and is “thankful” that she still has projects lined up for her. “Okay naman. Okay na ako, and thankful ako na meron pa ring projects and sana magtuloy-tuloy pa rin,” she said.

“Single Bells” co-star Angeline Quinto also recalled a time when she invited Gonzaga to a party, where the latter joked that there should be no cakes before agreeing to go.

“Sabi nga niya, basta walang cake (She said, as long as there are no cakes),” Quinto said, before laughing with the controversial actress.

“Dapat gelatin [o] gulaman na lang ang ino-offer na desserts, ganun (Gelatin or gulaman should be offered as desserts instead),” Gonzaga shared.

Marco on rumored GF

Cristine: She’s ‘wife material’

By allan PoliCaRPio Inquirer.net

WHILE Marco Gumabao isn’t denying that what he and Cristine Reyes have right now is “something special,” the actor still feels reluctant to put a label on their relationship. “That puts a lot of pressure on the relationship. The thing is we’re both happy. We’re not seeing other people…

But yeah, I’m just not into labels,” he told reporters at a recent press conference for TV5 and Viva Entertainment’s new weekly comedy series “Kurdapya.”

And should things get “official” between them, people will know about it “when the time is right,” added the 28-year-old hunk, who was recently spotted vacationing with Cristine in Siargao island. Marco and Cristine aren’t hiding the fact that they’re dating—“what you see is what you get.” “Outside work and behind the cameras, we’re just two normal people who enjoy going out, eating out, and spending time in the mall. We don’t wear shades or try to