Bimby more inclined to join show biz than learn ‘Big Game James’ moves

SINCE last week’s column about my “migo” James Yap on his renewed relationship with son, Bimby Aquino, was a scoop, I asked James for an update. His reply goes: Miga, after I received Bimbs’ long text message na sobrang touching, I replied to ask him if it’s OK to call so we can plan when to see each other. As of now, ‘di pa kami nakapagusap. Suspense muna.”

James also told me that he wants to teach

Bimby his “Big Game James” (his PBA moniker) basketball moves. But it seems like Bimby is more inclined to rejoin show biz than follow his dad’s “Euro steps” in the hardcourt. Based on Cornerstone Entertainment’s Instagram post welcoming Bimby as its new artist, it looks like the 16-year-old charmer is all set to pursue the same path as his mom, Kris Aquino. Bimb is surely making his estranged parents beam. (Inquirer.net) n

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PAGE B3 many others like me HOPE. For those of you who dare to dream, know that nothing is impossible.

Now it’s your turn. Laban!!!” Dolly ended.

Several individuals congratulated Dolly including Iza Calzado, John Arcilla, Chie Filomeno, Agot Isidro, Khalil Ramos, Gab Pangilinan, Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano, Karen Davila, Adrian Lindayag, and Kate Alejandrino.

According to the Academy, it had invited 398 new members from 51 new countries, including 22 Oscar winners and 76 Oscar nominees.

The Academy even broke down that 40% of new members identify as women, 34% are from underrepresented and racial communities, and 52% are from territories outside the United States — Dolly fits all three marks.

Joining Dolly as new Academy members in the Actors branch are Austin Butler, Ke Huy Quan, Keke Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Selma Blair, Kerry Condon, Bill Hader, Nicholas Hoult, Lashanna Lynch, Paul Mescal and Noémie Merlant.