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Julia Barretto: 'For the first time, I protected myself'
Barretto is hoping more celebrities will stand up against fake news, after she lodged a formal Julia complaint against former broadcaster Jay Sonza over false pregnancy rumors. The young actress said that her decision to file a cyberlibel case against Sonza was “not just for [her],” and that she wanted it to act as a reminder for people to “protect ourselves” when it comes to their reputations. She also said: ”I was proud of myself because, for the first time, I stood up for myself. For the first time, I defended myself. And for the first time, I protected myself.” The actress was speaking at a virtual press conference confirming her transfer to Viva Artists Agency, from Star Magic. Her case against Sonza stemmed from the ex-broadcaster’s social media post maliciously claiming that she was pregnant with the child of actor Gerald Anderson. Sonza has retracted his post. “Marami na akong pinalagpas na mga false information about me, na usually dinededma ko lang. Pero, siguro, I just
felt like it was about time to make an action, to try to stop it,” Barretto said of the rumor. Barretto added that the claim caused her family stress, and explained that Sonza should have had the common sense to confirm the news first, at the very least with her, before posting it online. She also argued that sensitive topics such a pregnancies should only be announced by the people involved and their families. “I’m putting my foot down and showing people that enough is enough. I can’t tolerate fake news anymore especially involving me or my family and anyone close to me,” she said. JULIA BARRETTO In the same press conference, Barretto also talked about how her having a great support system —family and friends— have helped her deal with the situation. (MNS)
Did Erich Gonzales just confirm her relationship with Mateo Lorenzo?
MANILA (Mabuhay) — After years of being evasive, is Erich Gonzales slowly opening up about her love life? The actress recently shared how she celebrated her 30th birthday through a vlog on her YouTube channel. The video began with Gonzales singing the "Happy Birthday" song in the car until she was greeted by the bearded man beside her on the driver's seat. "Thank you," she replied to the mystery man before smiling giddily in front of the camera. The next clips showed Gonzales spending the day at a coffee shop and a steak restaurant. Back in the same car around nighttime, the actress can be heard telling her companion: "Thank you for today." "You're welcome," the man replied, with the actress heard giggling afterwards. The date was presumably Gonzales' birthday "salubong"
as the next clips showed her clock at 12 midnight. "It's officially my birthday!" she said, before blowing her birthday cake and going on video calls with loved ones. The second part of her vlog showed Gonzales opening her gifts for her viewers to see. And it seems she saved the best for last -- the actress opted to unwrap everything before picking up the gift of Mateo Lorenzo, who has been rumored to be her boyfriend since 2018. "Ang tao na 'to alam talaga na mahilig ako sa kape," she said of the businessman, as she thanked him for giving her an espresso pod machine. Lorenzo's gift came with a letter, which Gonzales opted to read privately. "Sasarilinin ko muna ito ha," she said. Contrary to her usual evasiveness about Lorenzo and her dating life, Gonzales even promoted his Instagram page in her vlog "if you want to follow him."
MATEO LORENZO
ERICH GONZALES
The actress also included the link to Lorenzo's account in the description of her YouTube video. On top of these, she posted a screenshot of her in the car with the mystery man on Instagram stories and tagged Lorenzo's account, seemingly confirming that he was her date. A quick look at Lorenzo's Instagram page shows a photo of Gonzales back in 2017, prompting her fans to speculate that they have been going out for at least three years. It was back in 2018 when Gonzales confirmed that she has a non-showbiz suitor. She did not mention names, but she revealed that her suitor is the brother of Claudia Barretto's boyfriend, Basti Lorenzo. (MNS)
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Kris Bernal reveals her worried fiance Perry didn't want her to return to taping
KRIS & PERRY MANILA (Mabuhay) — Kris Bernal is back to taping! On her YouTube channel, she shared some clips during her first taping for a GMA-7 show. And in the video, Kris revealed that her fiance Perry Choi initially refused to allow her to go back to work. "Actually hindi ako pinayagan ng fiance ko but I told him na this is my job, eh kung hindi ko to tatanggapin ano na lang gagawin ko, ano na lang gagawin kong trabaho," Kris narrated in the video while she was driving to the taping. "I have my businesses pero hindi naman siya enough to sustain me, hindi naman ako malaking negosyo diba. I really have to work and this is my passion," she added. Despite being reassured that there are no COVID-19 cases in the barangay where they will shoot and that there are protocols to be followed, she said her fiance was worried. In one part of the vlog, Kris showed her fiance bringing her some disinfectants and food for her taping. "He didn't allow me to do taping but he has no choice," she said. The Kapuso actress said she will be "extra, extra careful." Every after scene they finish, Kris makes sure that she immediately wears her mask back on. The couple got engaged on February 6. Kris planned to surprise Perry with a party on his birthday, but he surprised her with a proposal instead. Kris and Perry have tentatively set their wedding to May 2021. (MNS)
Marian Rivera reveals secret to good marriage, shares relationship advice
MARIAN & DINGDONG
MANILA (Mabuhay) — It’s no secret that Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes’ marr iage is many people’s #RelationshipGoals. In a “Tadhana” video clip, Marian revealed just how to maintain a good marriage. “Kailangan talaga buo ’yung pagmamahal niyo sa isa’t isa at kailangan talaga give and take sa relationship,” said the actress. Should the relationship
turn to unhealthy ways, Marian said both parties should find ways to make it good and healthy again. “Kung asawa mo, gumawa kayo ng paraan na maging healthy ’yung relationship kasi naniniwala ako na pinagsama kayo, nagpakasal kayo dahil mahal niyo isa’t isa,” the “Tadhana” host said. “Siguro kailangan niyo balikan ’yung mga nangyari before para maging
remedy na mas matalik na pag-iibigan pa,” she added. “Naniniwala ako may partner ka para tulungan ka para mas maging magaan ang buhay, maging masaya ang buhay at binigay ’yan ng Diyos kasi alam niya na compatible kayo para sa isa’t isa, so siyempre wish natin sa lahat ng relationship sana maging mas maayos at mas manaig ang pagmamahal sa isa’t isa.”
However, should anyone start to be abusive within the relationship, Marian shared that people must take action and call authorities. “Pag nandoon na ang term sa abuso, kailangan aksyunan ’yan dahil ke babae ’yan o lalake, dapat walang nang-aabuso sayo ... lalo na babae, dapat nirerespeto at minamahal kung sino man nasa paligid nila at dapat nangunguna diyan ang asawa.” (MNS)
