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How is Vice Ganda’s finances after ABS-CBN shutdown, amid pandemic?
and host Vice Ganda said he is grateful that despite the many crises that Comedian beset ABS-CBN and the pandemic, he still has work and his finances remain stable. The “It’s Showtime” host said that it was the continued airing of the noontime show, to date, which helped him to remain afloat. Vice also said he was gearing up for the debut of ABS-CBN singing game show “Everybody, Sing!”, which he hosted. It was supposed to air on Channel 2 on March 15, 2020 but was delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Yung sa franchise (non-renewal), wala namang effect financially. Kasi may programa pa rin naman ako. Araw-araw kumikita pa din naman ako. In fact may bago na naman nga akong programa, dalawa na naman yung magiging programa ko,” he explained. However, Vice clarified that while his finances remain good, his income was cut by the pandemic as it prevented him from booking concert tours and corporate shows and acting in films. “Ang naka-affect sa akin nang malala financially hindi yung ka-
walan ng franchise kundi yung pandemic mismo. Kasi hindi nga ako makapag-concert tour, eh, ang laki ng binibigay sa akin ng concert tour,” he said. “Tapos yung raket sa labas, yung mga fiesta-fiesta na ini-enjoy ko. Yung mga corporate shows, pelikula, yon ang mga nawala sa akin, so malaki-laki din yon.” Despite his losses, the comedian still found a reason to be thankful, because he realized how he was given tons of opportunities before the pandemic to earn a significant amount of money which prepared him for the "new normal". “Hindi pa rin naman ako naghihirap dahil napakabait ng Diyos kasi binigyan niya ako ng maraming-maraming pagkakataon in the past para kumita at makapag-ipon. Kaya ngayong nasa ganito akong sitwasyon hindi ako salat na salat,” Vice quipped. His income might be a little less
than it used to be, but Vice said he still has the capacity to provide for himself, his family, and even extend help to selected people. The host also shared some takeaways he learned while navigating through tough times such as the pandemic. According to Vice, he found strength from the bad experiences and realized what truly matters in life. “From every bad experience magiging beautiful siya kung magkakaroon ng magandang learning and if that bad experience can bring strength within you, yon yung magiging beauty no’n,” the comedian added. Vice explained people were not fully aware of how valuable a thing or a person is until they face the threat of losing it. “Kasi minsan, di ba pag walang masakit na nangyayari parang tine-take for granted lang natin yung ibang valuable things, eh.
VICE GANDA Pero pag nagkaroon ka ng threat na baka mawala sa ’yo yung mga bagay at mga taong ito don mo malalaman na, ‘Ay, ang valuable pala nito,” he said. Meanwhile, aside from his new show and “It’s Showtime”, Vice is also preparing for his first-ever digital concert in July, dubbed as “Gandemic VG-tal Concert”. In an interview, the comedian hinted his show would be different from the previous virtual concerts of other celebrities, noting that his singing skill is not his strength. He assured viewers of comedy in his concert, aside from singing and dancing. The noontime show host said he will bank on humorous acts. (MNS)
Now a Kapamilya, Sunshine Dizon hopes to reunite with ‘Sang-gre’ sisters onscreen MANILA (Mabuhay) — As a newly signed Kapamilya, Sunshine Dizon joins her close friends and former co-stars Iza Calzado and Karylle in the same network, making a reunion project a bigger possibility. Dizon, Calzado, Karylle, along with Diana Zubiri co-starred in the 2005 fantasy series “Encantandia,” where they portrayed sisters referred to as “Sang’gre.” In 2008, Karylle transferred from GMA-7 to ABS-CBN, with Iza Calzado following four years later in 2012. For a time, Zubiri was also a Kapamilya, from 2012 until 2014. Dizon, a GMA-7 artist for 25 years, was the last “Sang’gre” to sign with rival network ABSCBN. Her switch became official on April 30, as she was introduced as one of the stars of the upcoming teleserye “Marry Me, Marry You.” Referring to her showbiz sisters, Dizon said, “To be honest, they were the first ones who actually knew. Sila ‘yung mga una kong nasabihan.” In fact, the group has been aware of her impending transfer as early as the time she got the offer, Dizon told ABS-CBN News. “When the offer came, biglang nagkaroon ng ECQ, and some productions had to stop taping,” she said, recalling the recent lockdown. “I was telling Karylle, ‘Sis, pray for me, na sana matuloy talaga ‘yung project, because I’m excited for it.’” The project did push through, with Dizon getting a grand virtual welcome through a media conference, to be followed by the lockin production of “Marry Me, Marry You” in mid-May. “They’re very happy for me. Actually, before the media con started, magka-text kaming lahat at nakakausap ko rin si Karylle. Masaya sila para sa akin,” Dizon said, beaming.
MANILA (Mabuhay) — LJ Reyes has expressed her gratitude to her partner Paolo Contis for making sacrifices for her and their family amid the pandemic. “I have so much gratitude for Pao. He has sacrificed so much. I realized that he would shield us from anything,” the actress said. LJ said Paolo always volunteered to do errands outside, such as buying groceries, to shield her and their kids from getting exposed to the coronavirus disease. Karylle, Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon and Diana Zubiri Prior to transferring to ABS-CBN, Dizon drama “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” which conmost recently worked with Calzado in cluded in March. “Nai-imagine ko ‘yung WeTV’s “The Battle of Brody and Bran- mga panahon na kami ang magka-partner! dy.” Dizon was assistant director, while Siyempre original love team ko talaga ‘yan. Calzado was the lead star in the series, Maybe an opportunity will arise now and which debuted in February. I could work with her.” The last time all four appeared onscreen She also named Angelica Panganiban together was “Mystified,” the iflix fanta- and Maricel Soriano, both ABS-CBN stars sy series produced by the company they whose respective teleserye recently finco-founded, Sanggre Productions. Dizon mentioned Karylle and Calzado ished, as dream co-stars. What’s certain for now is Dizon’s reunas among the current Kapamilya stars she ion another recent transferee from GMA-7, hopes to star with, now that she is with acclaimed actress Janine Gutierrez, with ABS-CBN. “Iyong recent show ni Iza is really good,” whom she co-star in “Marry Me, Marry Dizon added, referring to the primetime You,” alongside Paulo Avelino. (MNS)
Assunta de Rossi: Showbiz no match for motherhood
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Assunta de Rossi admits having a hard time dealing with the fatigue brought about by motherhood, but she is more than happy to do so for her little one. According to the actress, she is awake for up to 15 hours every day and wakes up every one to three hours for feeding or resettling her daughter Fiore.
LJ Reyes thanks partner Paolo Contis for his ‘sacrifices’ amid pandemic
“[Twenty-five] years of stress and puyat from showbiz is no match to motherhood,” she wrote on Instagram. “Very exhausting, but I’ll get through this. Baby is healthy and happy, and that’s all that matters.” In the comments, both friends and fans gave Assunta some words of encouragement. “I remember how exhaustion
brought me to tears! Hang in there,” said Dawn Zulueta. In October, Assunta gave birth to Fiore after almost two decades of trying to conceive and despite having myoma and endometriosis. Assunta has been married to Jules Ledesma for over 18 years. In 2017, she revealed she was undergoing treatment to be able to conceive. (MNS)
ASSUNTA DE ROSSI
LJ REYES AND PAOLO CONTIS “Slowly bumabalik to work. Lagi niya sinasabi, ‘you can stay at home. You have a choice.’ And importante sa ’tin ’yun na meron kaming choice. Hindi ka parang walang choice, kailangan ko i-risk pero iisipin mo din mga bata. Isasabay mo para maka-provide ka rin,” she said. “Nawala din sa ’kin before. Ngayon sobrang na-appreciate ko na mayroon akong katuwang ... talagang shinield niya kami para walang magkasakit,” she said. LJ and Paolo have a daughter together named Summer. She also has an older son, Aki, with actor Paulo Avelino. (MNS)
