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Bea Alonzo admits she'll always be in love with this actor
B
ea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz have denied numerous times being involved romantically in real-life amid the enduring popularity of their love team.
However, in an interview with celebrity doctor Aivee Teo, Alonzo admitted that she has always been in love with Cruz, her longtime on-screen partner. “I’m always in love with him. I feel like our partnership will never work if I was not in love with him. So nandoon lagi 'yun,” she said. “I think I said this before doon sa interview ko with G3 (San Diego) na yung relationship namin, lahat na na-
na yung level of just romance. Now, he’s more than just that to me. That’s the beauty of it,” she added. Alonzo also surmised that she may also be “in love with the idea of what we are.” “Parang hindi mo alam kung ano siya, and I’m in love with that idea. I know that we have the same amount of respect and love for each other. That’s why it’s very special to me,” she said. Alonzo categorically said falling in love with Cruz is not even a question anymore “because BEA ALONZO I’m always in love with pagdaanan. We were friends, we were the guy.” Contrary to what othenemies, we were almost lovers. Yung relationship namin, nata-transcend niya ers think, Alonzo said
there is more to having a relationship than just love. Meanwhile, without naming names, Alonzo revealed that she is currently dating someone. “I am dating. And guys if you’re interested, you can just comment below. Leave your number, char,” she said in jest. Following her controversial breakup with Gerald Anderson last year, Alonzo said she is very open to being happy again. For months now, Alonzo has been romantically linked to actor Dominic Roque, although the two have yet to go on record about the real score between them. (MNS)
Heart Evangelista says she almost gave up on showbiz MANILA (Mabuhay) — Heart Evangelista has revealed that she almost gave up on her showbiz career on days her insecurities would get the best of her. In her 2020 wrap-up video posted, the actress looked back on how she started in the industry. “I have to admit that there were times I wanted to give it all up. There were very hard days when my insecurities would get the best of me,” she said. “I knew I didn’t always fit in. I knew I wasn’t like everyone else and I did not even know if people liked me because I was the different one,” Heart added. “But everytime the thought of quitting would cross my mind I’d remember the passion and drive of the teenage girl who was discovered by a talent scout in a mall and I’d pick myself up and try again.” Heart, who has been in the industry for over 24 years now, said she still remembered the day she officially became an actress. “One of my most memorable entries is about the day I learned that I was finally going to be on TV. I clearly remember feeling giddy, excited, and hopeful,” she recalled, sharing that she still kept her diary when she was just starting out in showbiz. “From that moment on I knew I wanted to become suc-
HEART EVANGELISTA cessful in what I do even if I wasn’t sure what that really meant,” Heart added. In the video, the actress also reflected on 2020, “the year that didn’t happen,” and the effects the pandemic had on her mental health. (MNS)
Yeng Constantino marks 14 years in showbiz, thanks fans MANILA (Mabuhay) — OPM singer-composer Yeng Constantino took to social media to thank her fans for their support as she marks her 14th anniversary in show business. In an Instagram post, Constantino thanked all those who trusted and supported her to make her dreams come true. "14 years in the showbiz industry today. Thank you sa mga nagtiwala, sumuporta at naging parte ng pagtupad ng mga pangarap ko! I love you all," she wrote, adding a heart emoji. The "Salamat" hitmaker started her entertainment career after winning ABS-CBN's talent show "Pinoy Dream Academy" in 2006. In a previous guesting on "Magandang Buhay," Constantino recalled how she joined all the talent shows of ABSCBN. Prior to joining "Pinoy Dream Academy," she also auditioned in "Star Circle
YENG CONSTANTINO Quest," "Star in a Million," and "Search for the Star in a Million." "Ang mama ko gusto YEN niya ako mag& PAOLO ing artista. Ang papa ko gusto niya ako mag-musikero. Kaya nag-audition ako
kasi gusto ng mom ko. Ako okay lang kung matutulungan ko ang pamilya ko na maihon sa hirap then I would do it. Pero kung papipiliin talaga ako, I want to be rockstar," she said at the time. "Hindi na ako umasa (na mananalo). Sa akin blessing na 'yung makapasok ako sa dalawang layer ng Pinoy 'Dream Academy.' Never kong naisip na makakapasok ako sa loob. So 'yung being there sa Pinoy Dream Academy is a blessing itself, one of my greatest achievements back then. ... hindi ko talaga inasahan," Constantino added. Aside from "Salamat," Constantino is known for her hits "Chinito," "Ikaw" and "Hawak Kamay." Aside from music, Constantino has also ventured into acting. In 2013, she made her movie debut in "Shift." She also starred in "The Eternity Between Seconds" in 2018 and the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Write About Love." (MNS)
Jamie Rivera conferred CMMA Hall of Fame award
JAMIE RIVERA MANILA (Mabuhay) — Veteran musician Jamie Rivera was enshrined in the Hall of Fame Inspirational Music circle of the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) for her extensive contribution in spiritual and inspirational music. In a virtual ceremony, Rivera, dubbed the “Inspirational Diva”, accepted her award from Bishop Broderick Pabillo, CMMA Honorary Chairman and the Manila Archdiocese’s apostolic administrator, together with Mr. D. Edgard A. Cabangon, CMMA Acting Chairman. “I am happy, but also wondering if this means I’ve reached my limit, or maybe the Lord is preparing me to a bigger responsibility because next year is the 500th year of Christianity in the Philippines,” Rivera told ABS-CBN News Saturday night, adding it was also meaningful for her to receive the award at this crucial time of the pandemic. “The glory will always be for God, and at the same time I am grateful to (ABS-CBN’s) StarMusic for believing in all the projects that we proposed. They supported me and invested in all these songs that brought me to this hall of fame award.” This is the culmination of a distinguished career for Rivera, who made her mark in the local and international scene with her OPM classic hits and her performance as Kim in “Miss Saigon” in London. She found a new calling in her unique inspirational music, which has become an integral part of various celebrations of the Church. Known for her uplifting songs, such as “Hiram sa Diyos” and “Jubilee Song”, Rivera also sang the theme song for Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in 2015, “We Are All God's Children.” She also met the Pope during his apostolic visit to the Philippines in January 2015. The singer-composer had been previously honored by the CMMA with five Best Inspirational song awards, namely: “Sa ’Yo Lamang” (2011) composed by Fr. Manoling Francisco; “Kuya Pedro” (2013) co-written by Rivera and Noel Espenida; “We are all God’s Children” (2015) by Rivera and Espenida; “Pag isipan mo ang Boto Mo” (2016) written by Rivera; and “Inang Maria ng Lindogon” (2019) by Rivera. She also performed and released online her inspirational songs to comfort the public at the start of the community quarantine, and sang her signature song “Tanging Yaman” for the unplugged music video series “Metro Safe & Sound,” which supports ABS-CBN’s Pantawid ng Pag-ibig program for the benefit of families affected by the pandemic. (MNS)
