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Janine Berdin once told to quit pursuing her dream of becoming a singer MANILA (Mabuhay) — Janine Berdin admitted there was a point in her life when she almost gave up on her dream of becoming a singer. In an online interview, Berdin shared that she was once told to just focus on trying to become an actress instead. JANINE BERDIN “Kasi ever since I was a kid, music talaga 'yung gusto ko i-pursue but marami ang nagsasabi sa akin na dahil nga po garalgal 'yung boses ko, hindi ko po maaabot 'yung dream na 'yun. Kapag sinasabi kong gusto kong maging singer, sinasabi nila na siguro you should try acting na lang instead,” she said. As a child, Berdin said that crushed her self-esteem. “Sobrang nakasira po 'yun sa esteem ko and sa paniniwala ko sa sarili ko. But it didn’t stop there. Nag-try pa rin ako. Nag-audition pa rin ako sa 'The Voice Kids' and Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) season 1 pero hindi pa rin ako natanggap. So sinabi ko na siguro huwag na lang,” she said. According to Berdin, when she joined the second season of TNT, she never really expected to win. “I had no expectations. Sa Cebu po, kapag nakita ka lang sa TV saglit, kukunin ka na ng mga restaurants tapos papakantahin ka na doon. 'Yun ang sinasabi ko sa sarili ko. Kapag nakakanta na ako sa TV, kukunin na ako sa mga restaurant para makapag-gig ako,” she recalled. But she was obviously destined for more. In 2018, Berdin was named the grand winner of TNT season 2 and that started her career in the music industry. “Sobra sobra po 'yung binigay ni Lord. Hindi ko po talaga in-expect na I’d be here now. Buti na lang 'yung younger Janine, hindi siya nag-give up,” she said. When asked what motivated her to continue fighting for her dream, Berdin said she does her best in everything because of her family. “Number one is I want to make my family and myself proud. Gusto ko pong marating 'yung point na happy lang po talaga kaming lahat. Aside sa passion ko talaga 'yung music that’s why I keep on doing what I do, but mainly it’s because gusto ko maging proud 'yung family ko,” she said. (MNS)
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Geoff Eigenmann, wife Maya welcome third child
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ctor Geoff Eigenmann and his fiancée, singer Maya Flores, welcomed their third child over the weekend.
Eigenmann shared the good news on Instagram as he posted a photo of his wife and their new baby girl, Penelope Rose Eigenmann, or Pepper for short, who was born on October 31 at 11:11 a.m. "We are now a family of 5," EiPenelope Rose “Pepper” Eigenmann born 10/31/20 at 11:11am genmann wrote in the caption. Flores also shared the good news to her followers as she posted a photo while their second child, Angus, just of his husband and baby Pepper. "The new love of our lives, Penelo- turned a year old in June. Eigenmann and Flores got enpe Rose," Flores wrote. It was just in June last year when gaged in April 2019. The couple announced their enthe couple welcomed their second gagement with a photo of them with child. Their eldest Arabella Simone Flores’ hand wearing a ring in the turned 3 years old last September, foreground.
MAYA & GEOFF “From my girlfriend, to now my fiance. A new chapter begins,” Eigenmann wrote in the caption. Flores, meanwhile, said: “It just got real! Like, diamond real. I said yes! All ready to head off on a lifelong trip to a bright future together.”
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Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos to star in upcoming GMA-7 show 'Love You Stranger' MANILA (Mabuhay) — Khalil Ramos' Khalil signed with GMA Network fi rst GMA show is with none other last October 13. In 2019, he headlined than his girlfriend Gabbi Garcia! the award-winning movie "LSS" with The newest Kapuso hottie was reGabbi. vealed to headline the upcoming GMA Khalil officially signed a contract Public Affairs primetime series titled with GMA Network last October 13. "Love You Stranger," with Gabbi as his “It feels quite overwhelming. Everyleading lady. one that I’ve met so far has been very The couple were all smiles as they welcoming. I feel loved! The amount teased their project on Instagram, of support that I’ve been getting so far with Gabbi holding up a red envelope. is very gratifying," Khalil said during "Love You Stranger" is a romance the contract signing. mystery show written by award win"I’m incredibly happy to be a KapuGABBI & KHALIL ning GMA Public Affairs producer Anj so. I’m very much excited to be able to Atienza with famed writer-director Irene Villamor. collaborate with such talented and skilled people. I It is set to air in 2021. can’t wait to meet everyone else," he added. (MNS)
RICHARD YAP ON DEALING WITH BURNOUT, ADAPTING TO PANDEMIC MANILA (Mabuhay) — The uncertainty of the pandemic has left many people stressed and drained, including Richard Yap. The actor and entrepreneur made the statement in a recent webinar organized by Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corp., saying that there came a point when he "did not know what to do." "Actually, this pandemic has been really draining for all of us. I think a lot of people have been stressed out, and I wasn't spared from that also," he said. "I was really stressed at one point that I really didn't know what to do. Because, of course, businesses were shut down but we still had to pay our suppliers and all that," he added. Known for running a chain of Chinese restaurants in the country, Yap said they have taken steps to adapt to the "new normal" by focusing on delivery and shifting to digital, contactless methods. After using and collaborating with food delivery apps, he and his team were able to create their own delivery system. "The major challenges were the unreliability of internet services and the applications. But, of course, due to the other systems that were being offered, we got through all this," he said. As to how he deals with burnout, Yap said he turns to exercise and prayer. "What I did was I just let go and prayed. To lessen my
I guess prayer has played a major part, and having the support of your family," he said. While it has been a challenging period, Yap said he also sees the pandemic as a "time for rediscovery" as it made him appreciate the people and things around him more. "When you're away working, sometimes you're not even there when your kids are growing up," he said. "So this time has been good for everyone who has had the time to be with their family." "But it has also shown us that what could be there today could not also be there tomorrow. So we have to treasure everything that we have now. Everything has changed so much. A lot of businesses have closed down, so we are very thankful that we are still surviving," he added. "And that basically is what this year is all about... This year is about survival." As for his showbiz career, Yap said he acknowledges the need to be more "flexible" when it comes to roles and projects given the pandemic. "If I was known for doing rom-coms, maybe in the next few months or projects, we might be doing some other things, like action or being a contraviRICHARD YAP da," he said. "We have to be open to doing all these things... We cannot be stagnant. We have to change ourselves stress, I just worked out. I have a home gym, so I work out so I can forget all about these things for a while. But all the time," he ended. (MNS)
