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Kris Bernal marks Game over! Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay now engaged 14th year in showbiz
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fter admitting their relationship just last month, actress Ellen Adarna is now engaged with actor Derek Ramsay. On her Instagram page, Adarna posted a series of photos revealing that Ramsay has asked her to marry him. In the photos, Adarna is seen wearing an engagement ring that features a huge diamond gemstone. Present in the proposal were Adarna’s child with actor John Lloyd Cruz and Ramsay's son. In February, after weeks of speculation, the couple acknowledged that they are in a relationship. In an interview, the two said they have been dating for a month. Ramsay previously said he is convinced that the actress is “the one” he will finally marry, after several relationships that unfolded and ended in the public eye. Ramsay, 44, spoke in detail for the first time about his new ENGAGED COUPLE DEREK RAMSAY AND ELLEN ADARNA relationship with Adarna, 32. He revealed that prior to the viral dinner party in January, which first spurred rumors romantically linking them, he had already gone out on a “blind date” with Adarna. (MNS)
Jhong Hilario welcomes first child
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Jhong Hilario has finally welcomed his daughter with his partner of seven years, Maia Azores. On Instagram, Hilario shared a photo of his newborn who they named Sarina. “Hello my LOVE!!!” he wrote in the caption. Among those who quickly sent him congratulatory messages were his “It’s Showtime” co-hosts Vice Ganda, Amy Perez, Teddy Corpuz, and Jugs Jugueta. “Yeheeeeeeeeeeyyyy!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Super kyooot ni bagets! Nakasmile sya,” said Vice Ganda. “Congratulations! @jhonghilario and @maialevisteazores” added Castillo. Jugueta commented with blue heart emojis while Corpuz also congratulated Hilario and Azores. It was last February when Hilario announced that he and Azores were expecting a baby girl. “Sobrang excited [ako] kasi first baby,” he shared at that time. “Sabi ko nga, itong pandemic, hindi ganoon kasama, kasi merong blessing na du-
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Kris Bernal continues to shine as she marks her 14th anniversary in the entertainment industry. The actress shared on Instagram several photos to commemorate the occasion—herself in a glimmering gold dress, a letter, and her first showbiz portrait. “A series of failed auditions until … Dream! Believe! Survive! Starstruck! Today marks my 14th year anniversary in the showbiz KRIS BERNAL industry!” she said. “To become an actress was my ultimate dream and I had written it in my [slambook] when I was only 10!” Kris said she got this far through “hard work, perseverance, prayers” and the support of her loved ones. According to the actress, dreamers should do their best to reach what they aspire for and that is by never giving up. “Everyone has dreams and the wonderful thing is, nothing is impossible. Some people never try. Make sure you’re one of those people who never really stops,” she said. “Reach for the star and keep your feet on the ground.” Kris was the Ultimate Female Survivor on the fourth season of the reality talent show “StarStruck,” which premiered in 2006. (MNS)
Nadine Lustre to hold digital concert on Kumu in May MANILA (Mabuhay) — Actress and singer Nadine Lustre is set to return to the concert stage as Careless Music announced her upcoming digital concert on live streaming app Kumu in May. The record label revealed the upcoming “Wildest Dreams” concert in its first-ever online trade launch recently, months after Lustre released her first full-length album. The announcement came alongside the introduction of the company's newest artists and their project initiatives for 2021. Lustre’s album was released last November 2020 which featured a dozen of songs, highlighted by the title track
“Wildest Dreams,” “Ivory,” and “Dance With Danger.” The 27-year-old actress will also launch a fi lm concert in August this year. James Reid, Careless Music founder and Lustre’s former boyfriend, is also expected to release a couple of new songs in May and June, after his recent single “Soda.” Meanwhile, the record label welcomed new artists such as Jolianne, anb R&B singer-songwriter from Cebu, and award-winning Pinoy dance group A-Team. Jolianne joined "The Voice Kids" and opened for international acts such as Air Supply and Michael Learns To Rock. (MNS)
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mating.” In the same interview, Hilario admitted having apprehensions about being a father amid a global health crisis, saying, “Lahat naman, kahit sino, kahit saan ka magpunta, talagang delikado.” Currently, Hilario continues to work during the pandemic as a contestant in “Your Face Sounds Familiar.” The network decided to temporarily suspend the live staging of “It’s Showtime” following the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Hilario is nonetheless grateful for career opportunities, thanking his home network specifically, as these will help him provide for his growing family. (MNS)
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Janella Salvador reveals going into labor for 2 days MANILA (Mabuhay) — Janella Salvador has revealed that she went into labor for two days before giving birth to her son Jude. “I was in labor for two days. It was a really, really hard labor for me because he was facing front. He didn’t want to face back so all of the pressure was against my spine,” Janella said as she recounted her experience when she gave birth in the United Kingdom. “I wasn’t progressing well. I
went to the hospital three times. They’ll always send me home but on my third time they were like, ‘we feel bad for you, maybe we’ll induce you.’” The doctors always sent her back because as much as possible, they wanted to wait for her to be ready. On her third time visiting the hospital, the health staff finally broke her water and fortunately her labor progressed. “Two days of no sleep, intense pain. As soon as they injected
JANELLA SALVADOR the epidural, grabe,” Janella said. The actress explained that she wanted to give birth in the Unit-
ed Kingdom so her baby could have both UK and Filipino citizenship. Markus Paterson, her partner, is a UK citizen She was supposed to leave the Philippines in May, but because of delays, she was able to fly out only in September, when she was already eight months pregnant. “So I was big when I left. I was so nervous. What if someone sees me in the airport? I had to
dress up in big clothes because I didn’t want to be seen yet,” Janella said. “And two, what if I got the virus and it goes to my baby? Thank God nothing happened.” Janella and Markus welcomed baby Jude into the world last October. They announced his birth in January. In February, the actress revealed that she had returned to the Philippines with her baby.
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