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Evangelista reveals art collab with Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd
Andi Eigenmann is in no rush to get married
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Andi Eigenmann said she and Philmar Alipayo aren't focusing on their wedding day yet, given the pandemic.
On her latest vlog where Andi shared updates about life on the island, the Siargao transplant said they are not rushing their big day. "Of course hindi kami nagamadali sa wedding kasi alam namin na with the pandemic and all, siyempre gusto ko makarating naman dito yung family ko and na maging safe na ang lahat as much as possible. Hindi kami nagfo-focus dun," Andi said in the video.
In fact, they found something more important to focus their energy on.
According to Andi, they've found the perfect spot to build their "happy island dream house."
Andi clarifi ed one they are currently living in is their "negosyo house," which of course they prioritized.
Andi and Philmar Alipayo got engaged last December, a month before they welcomed their second child together, Baby Koa. They have another daughter named Lilo.
Meanwhile, Ellie is Andi’s eldest daughter to Jake Ejercito. (MNS)
ANDI AND PHILMAR
Alexa Miro is next star to watch out for in ‘A Girl and a Guy’
MANILA (Mabuhay) — From her fi rst big break as a 3-year-old Munting Miss You at the defunct noontime show “Magandang Tanghali Bayan," Alexa Miro is now a rising star as the latest leading lady in the upcoming sensual drama movie “A Girl and A Guy.”
Its trailer has gone viral, revealing how much Miro is willing to give her all, even in many skin-baring scenes, as a millennial career girl with no clear direction about her life. "Wasak nga ang character ko," Miro said.
Miro cannot also believe the trajectory of her career as a child talent transformed as the latest muse of director Erik Matti. "I never imagined I would do scenes like that but I fell in love with the story. I realized if I want to fulfi ll my dream to be recognized as an actress, I had to do the scenes, kahit minsan I had to take some wine to do the take!" she said laughing, recalling her sequences with leading man Rob Gomez.
Miro jumpstarted her career as a model in a popular hamburger commercial followed by a stint at the teleserye “Araw Gabi” where she sizzled with Barbie Imperial, Ivana Alawi, Phoebe Walker and other upcoming sirens. Now that her time has come, Miro is grateful. "Grabe, ang saya ko to be chosen by Direk Erik. It’s life-changing! I asked myself what did I do to deserve this. But they ALEXA MIRO made me feel I deserved to be in the project. This is the fulfi llment of my childhood dream," said Miro, who is completing her communication studies at De La Salle University.
Miro also related how she immersed herself in the role of Fiona, a career girl caught in a series of heartbreak, and quick turnover of jobs and relationships. “Relatable 'yung istorya sa generation namin," she said, also citing her comfortable connection to Gomez even in the sensual scenes. "Actually we didn’t go through sensual workshops for the movie," Miro related. "Walang ganun si Direk Erik. I guess he wanted the interaction to be organic. I am thankful also that Rob and I had chemistry, magaan ang loob ko sa kanya, automatic ang connection. And we took care of protecting each other in our scenes."
Miro herself reckons that with many revealing scenes, she doubts that "A Girl and A Guy” will get an approval from the Movie and TV Classifi cation Board. Clearly it’s an R18 movie but Miro stressed, "This is not only baring. Our roles which refl ect the times should be appreciated." "A Girl and A Guy" will start its run on upstream.ph on June 24. (MNS)
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Heart Evangelista reveals art collab with Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd
HEART EVANGELISTA BRANDON BOYD
Actress Heart Evangelista is set to collaborate with Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd for an “art project.”
Evangelista made the revelation in an Instagram Stories post, where she shared a screenshot of her video call with Boyd, along with two other personalities. "Our little art project soon," said the actress, who is also known for her paintings. She did not give further details.
Aside from being a singer-songwriter, Boyd is also a visual artist. His art manager, Jen DiSisto, was also part of the musician's video call with Evangelista.
Boyd's latest works, titled "Épines Rouges Deux" and "Épines Rouges," were painted in watercolor on paper during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Evangelista can be seen expressing her admiration for Boyd's art in the comments section, with the actress posting a heart-eyes emoji. (MNS)
Desiree del Valle is pregnant with fi rst child with Boom Labrusca
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Celebrity couple Desiree del Valle and Boom Labrusca announced that they are expecting their fi rst child together.
On Instagram, both shared photos of del Valle lounging by a pool, with her baby bump in view, as well as the result of their pregnancy test, and a sonogram.
“Believe in what you pray for,” Labrusca captioned the set of photos.
Quoting from the Bible, he added, “At the right time, I, the Lord will make it happen.”
The couple confi rmed del Valle’s pregnancy on April 22, according to Labrusca.
“Salamat po Ama,” Labrusca wrote. “Can’t wait to see you baby.”
The announcement coincided with del Valle’s birthday on May 28.
“I will always dream with you papi,” del Valle told Labrusca in another Instagram post earlier this week. “Our plans for a brighter future are in God's hands. As long as we always have each other, everything is gonna be alright.”
Del Valle and Labrusca got married in January 2018, six years after they were cast as a couple in the ABS-CBN series “Aryana” in 2012.
Labrusca has a son, actor Tony Labrusca, from a past relationship with model Angel Jones. (MNS)
DESIREE AND BOOM
Robi Domingo admits thinking of settling down with girlfriend
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Kapamilya host Robi Domingo admitted that he and girlfriend Maiqui Pineda have been talking about their future plans. "We've been talking about it for some quiet time now. Lalong-lalo na we are not getting any younger and 'yun naman na 'yung inaayos ko ngayon. In the coming years, you would be one of the fi rst people who would know kung I would be bending the knee. I am so excited for that one," Domingo told Kathryn Bernardo as the fi rst guest of "TGIS," the newest segment of the actress's YouTube channel. "I fell in love constantly with her kasi there's another world na nakikita ko sa kanya and also she puts my feet down. 'Yun ang pinakamasarap ROBI AND MAIQUI na pakiramdam kapag kasama ko si Maiqui na everything is real pero lahat ng pangarap ko parang natupad ko sa kanya," Domingo added.
It was in 2019 when Domingo introduced Pineda as his girlfriend to his Star Magic family.
Meanwhile, Domingo also shared his thoughts about love. "Ang paniniwala ko -- love is serendipitous. Kapag dumating 'yung tamang tao sa tamang panahon, for me 'yon ang perfect love. Kasi pwedeng dumating 'yung tamang tao, pero marami ka pang kagustuhan before or iba 'yung priorities mo, responsibilities mo. May mga gusto ka pang maabot sa sarili mo lang.
That's okay. Tapos may dumarating din na pagkakataon pero hindi naman siya 'yung perfect na tao, 'yung tamang tao para sa iyo," Domingo said. "So kapag naghalo na 'yung dalawang konsepto na 'yon (timing) at right person, then I think 'yun na 'yon. And I guess 'yun ang mayroon sa amin," he added. (MNS)
Maris Racal admits she's happy with Rico Blanco
MANILA (Mabuhay) —
Actress Maris Racal has admitted that she is happy with former Rivermaya frontman Rico Blanco. "Masaya naman po. Nahihiya lang po ako sa mga kasama ko," Racal said in a digital press conference for two upcoming episodes of "Maalaala Mo Kaya" in
Racal and Blanco made headlines in March after she published a birthday greeting to the musician which sparked dating rumors.
Neither Blanco, 48, nor Racal, 23, confirmed being an official couple at the time.
Racal and Blanco first had a public exBlanco and Racal released a duet of her single, “Abot Langit,” where he is credited as a collaborator.
In the conference, Racal expressed her excitement doing a twopart episode of "MMK" titled "Finding Papa" with Cris Villanueva as the father of her character.
RICO AND MARIS
June.
Asked to describe the real score between her and Blanco, Racal said: "Kami po ni Rico. I think basing po sa post na ginawa ko po, I think it's very obvious. Right now, we are very excited and busy din. We are preparing such beautiful music together. Kaya abangan nila 'yon soon." change on social media in 2018 when the former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate sought for creative input for her music. At the time, a fan of both tagged Blanco in a comment on Racal’s tweet, getting an affirmative answer from the former Rivermaya member.
A year later in 2019,
Their "Father's Day" episode will air on June 12 and June 19 at 9 p.m. "MMK" is available on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live YouTube channel, ABS-CBN Entertainment Facebook page, at iWantTFC. It's also available on The Filipino Channel and IPTV.
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Ronnie Liang is now a licensed private pilot
RONNIE LIANG MANILA (Mabuhay) — OPM singer Ronnie Liang took to social media to share that he has reached a new milestone in his career as a pilot.
In an Instagram post, Liang shared that he finally received his Private Pilot License (PPL). "Finally, I’ve gotten my license as a Pilot (PPL) after countless sleepless nights of studying and a multitude of flying hours of training. My childhood dream when I was in 4th grade has now materialized," Liang wrote. "I went confidently in the direction of my dreams and now it's here -- it's a reality!" Liang started to take flying lessons in October 2018. In 2019, the singer had his first solo flight in Subic. Liang also underwent military training at the Armor “Pambato” Division in Tarlac. He took the Mechanized Infantry Operations Training course to further his knowledge about addressing conventional and external threats. Liang earned the rank of second lieutenant after his graduation in February 2020. (MNS)
Vhong Navarro, Maine Mendoza team up for a project
“Masaya at magaan katrabaho!” Navarro said of Mendoza, in the caption of the photo on Instagram.
“Nice working with you,” he added, tagging Mendoza’s account.
Navarro also used the hashtag #EatShowtime, a playful portmanteau of their respective noontime program’s title.
He did not share details about the project that brought him and Mendoza together.
Mendoza, who rose to fame in 2015 as one-half of the “AlDub” tandem, is no stranger to cross-network collaborations.
Notably, she starred opposite Carlo Aquino in the ABS-CBN Films-produced film “Isa Pa With Feelings” in 2019; and, the year prior, joined Coco Martin in the action comedy flick “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles.”
“Eat Bulaga,” which aired for six years on ABS-CBN until 1995 as a blocktime program, is on its 42nd year.
“It’s Showtime,” meanwhile, is approaching its 12th anniversary in Octo-
ber. (MNS)
‘We wanted it,’ John Lloyd says of parenthood with Ellen Adarna
MANILA (Mabuhay) — For the first time, John “But ‘pag may mga random or mga unexpectLloyd Cruz opened up about becoming a first- ed na conversations and you actually ponder time parent with former partner and co-star on being a father, ‘yun lang naman talaga yung Ellen Adarna. time na mapapaisip ka na, ‘Oo nga noh?’ Kasi
Cruz and Adarna welcomed their first child, napaka-ano niya eh, matrabaho siya so—parang Elias Modesto, in June 2018. The two have since practical siya,” he said. separated and currently have a co-parenting “It’s very physical as well, so nandun ka sa setup. physicality of being a father, parang minsan lang
“Hindi siya ganun kadali. Parang pang pe- naman yung mapapaisip ka and mapapa-reflect likula lang pala yung ano—yung parang na- ka na, it feels nice ah.” laman mo parang, ‘Magiging tatay na ako!’. Cruz had a quick answer when asked what Para sa akin hindi. I qualities of himself he mean, kung ano yung sees in Elias: “Ayokong nangyari sa akin, hin- makita sarili ko. Wala.” di. To each its own. “Bibig, mata,” he Baka naman sa iba, conceded. “Meron sitotoo ‘yun and you can yang ginagawa sa bibig never tell kung ‘yun ay niya, sa mata na kaktotoo o hindi. Okay yan, abahan ka eh kasi… ‘yung nangyari sayo. pero magbabago pa Pero para sa akin… naman ‘yon. But he’s We wanted it eh. Alam very stubborn like me naman na namin na it and like the mother.” was going to happen,” Cruz also opened up Cruz said. about how he spends
The “One More time with Elias, whenChance” star recalled ever the boy is with that Adarna’s pregnan- him, saying they usucy and Elias’ birth came ally have an active day at a tumultuous time. of playing and then a
“Halu-halo kasi siya lazy night before bedeh. Ang dami nangyari time. at that time. Like yung “So pagka ganun, at father ni Ellen passed away two weeks before JOHN LLOYD CRUZ you see him winding down at night, pipikpinanganak si Elias and she was going through it-pikit yung mata niya nilalabanan niya. ‘Yun motherhood, becoming a mother and our own yung gustong gusto ko na parang alam mo na personal issues. Di ba parang lahat ang dami napagod siya today so it’s a good day,” he said. nangyari. And halos walang time actually to Asked what his dreams are for his son, Cruz reflect on what’s happening on a day-to-day instead gave an example of moments that have basis,” Cruz said. made him proud of Elias.
Without giving details, Cruz recalled that he “Pinaka-proud ako hearing him say ‘please’ “was going through my own” personal situation. and ‘thank you.’ ‘Yun lang naman yung parang
Cruz admitted he has seldom had the chance munting pangarap ko nung pinanganak siya na to sit down and process the changes in his life sana matuto siya mag ‘please’ at ‘thank you,’” since becoming a father. he said. (MNS)
