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Barbie Forteza considers boyfriend Jak Roberto her 'lucky charm'
BarBie anD JaK MANIL A (Mabuhay) — Barbie Forteza has revealed that she considered boyfriend Jak Roberto her “lucky charm.” The actress said she noticed how her career grew since they became official. “Feeling ko siya yung lucky charm ko kasi parang ever since naging kami, parang nagtuloy-tuloy din talaga ’yung magagandang opportunities ko. Parang medyo dumami yung inquiries, dumami ’yung work, kaya talagang nakakatuwa,” she said. “Hindi lang sa akin. Kahit sa kanya. Busy na rin siya ngayon,” she added. Barbie is currently in the drama “Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday,” which is set to air its last episodes starting Monday. “Nakakalungkot na matatapos na siya kasi gano’n na kalaki at karami yung pinagsamahan namin sa show. Not just the cast pero pati yung mga staff, talagang parang naging pamilya,” she said. Aside from “All Out Sundays,” she is also set to star in the new season of “I Can See You” with Paul Salas. “Reunion namin bilang nagkasama na kami sa ‘Kara Mia’ before,” she said. In November 2020, Barbie and Jak were named the new faces of a skincare and cosmetics brand. They confirmed their relationship to the public in 2017 and marked their fourth Christmas together in 2020. (MNS)
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Julia Barretto speaks up on facing judgment
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rucified” by critics for her personal life, Julia Barretto has learned how to deal with judgment, or more accurately, assess whether it matters or not.
The actress opened up about being the target of “bashers” in the March 10 episode of “Musings” with photographer BJ Pascual, released in the latter’s YouTube channel. The episode, which marked Barretto’s 24th bir thday, showed glimpses of her pictorial with Pascual, as well as their exchange of views on a range of topics, including facing critics on social media. “The older I’m getting, I’m slowly starting to realize how important it is to compartmentalize: what matters and what doesn’t matter,” Barretto said. “Sometimes, when it’s the opinion of people who don’t have a significant role in your life, who really don’t matter to you, who you don’t even know, I’m never going to be affected by it. You don’t know me, I don’t know you, we can’t judge each
other. It’s just not possible,” she explained. The opinions that do matter for Barretto, she said, are those of “my family, my friends, people who are close to me, the ones who really know me.” Barretto, who started acting at 6 years old and who comes from a clan of celebrities, said she has come to accept that “whether you do something good or bad, people will always have something to say.” “So keep going, keep doing you. Wala, may masasabi, e. Kahit ang ganda na ng nagawa mo, meron pa rin silang masasabi. May taong ganoon, e,” she said. Barretto, who in the past week has made headlines for her newly confirmed relationship with actor Gerald Anderson, rarely answers “bashers.” She does make an exception,
JuLia BarrettO however, when they “cross the line.” She clarified, however, that she would always opt to respond with kindness. “I won’t pay back bad for bad,” she said. “I believe in paying back good sa bad. Fight a good fight of faith, ‘diba, sabi sa Bible.” “I’m always hoping for the best for them everytime I reply. For you to be talking to me this
way, you must be going through something. Kung at peace ka, masaya ka, you’ll not talk to anybody that way. I look at it na, maybe they’re not okay, maybe there’s something they want to improve or change in their life na hindi pa nababago,” she explained. “I just don’t want to judge also, because I know what it’s like to be judged.” (MNS)
Phoemela Baranda gives birth to second daughter MANILA (Mabuhay) — Host and TV personality Phoemela Baranda is now a proud mother of two after giving birth to her second daughter. In her Instagram account, Baranda confirmed her delivery via a photo of her partner Jason Choachuy kissing her on the forehead after giving birth. “Thank you for all the prayers & well wishers. Delivery went very smoothly, we’re safe & healthy,” she said in the caption.
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Jaya is going back to US MANILA (Mabuhay) — Veteran soul singer Jaya is moving back to United States after the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on their family. Jaya shared her plans of leaving the Philippines with her family during the virtual press conference for the online show “Grateful Tuesdays.” “Sa ngayon po gusto ko po sana kahit papaano magpahinga. Hindi ko alam 'yung feeling ng pahinga. But still with some type of work. Ito nga, sabi ko, ang saya. Natiyempo ‘yung online. Pwedeng gawin 'yan. Maraming pwedeng gawin sa online source,” the singer explained. The “Queen of Soul” also said she will not be leaving immediately although her husband Gary Gotidoc has already left the country. “Sa akin po 'yung pag-alis, hindi po ito agad-agad. Pero plano po 'yun talaga kasi nauna na po 'yung asawa ko,” Jaya quipped.
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She went on to say that now is the right time to start for a new beginning. “A lot of people would understand [that] I'm 51 in a few weeks and napakarami ko pa ding gustong gawin na ibang bagay, not just singing. And right now, everything is kind of slow and down. So good opportunity
JaYa to start something fresh,” she said. Jaya faced a challenge during the lockdown when her husband was rushed to the hospital due to a stroke.
After all the challenges, Jaya said she left everything in God's hands. And that's when she and her husband decided to return to the US. Last January, after selling some of their properties in Tarlac, Jaya's husband and her stepson left for the US, where they already found a house for them. “You know, God had better plans. He made us sell the property, nagbayad the same day… That was January 5… January 7, they departed. They were able to find a job 22 hours later and they were able to find a home to rent na ang laki-laki, ang ganda-ganda na parang pwede ba nating bilhin 'yun someday? Hindi naman binebenta… but you know, He provides. Things happened and things start to arise when your faith rises. That’s the reason why I’m going to the States because I think He’s telling me talaga to go there, don’t worry about it,” Jaya said. (MNS)
Baranda also thanked her partner, businessman and professional race car driver Choachuy, for staying beside her. “Beyond happy with you by my side @jason_choa Most of all thank you Lord for a beautiful, healthy baby. I am forever grateful,” she added. The 40-year-old model surprised her fans and followers last year when she revealed that she is expecting her second child.
Baranda then showed off her growing baby bump as she posted a photo from her shoot with the local fashion magazine Preview on her Instagram page. She gave birth to her fi rstborn, Kim Nichole, when she was 19 years old. In an interview, she said she is now "more mentally prepared" as she welcomes her second child, but was quick to add that she feels "the same amount of excitement and love." (MNS)
'First Yaya' stars Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion reveal qualities they like about each other
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Sanya Lopez and Gabby Concepcion revealed some of the qualities they learned and liked about each other after working together as a love team for "First Yaya." In a press conference for "First Yaya," Sanya who plays the titular character, Yaya Melody, said it was easy to connect with the veteran actor. "'Hindi rin siya mahirap maka-connect agad sa kanya. Actually nung una medyo kinakabahan pa ako, nahihiya pa ako pero siya 'yung nag-approach agad sa 'yo and then iba kung paano siya kasi sobrang malambing, gentleman," Sanya said. Sanya also revealed that Gabby cooks for the whole cast during the lock-in taping, saying, "sino ba naman ang hindi mahuhulog kapag ganon ang kasama mo? Si Kuya Gabby, tatayo pa lang yan very presidentiable na, tapos ang gwapo. So 'yon lang ang isa sa mga characteristics na mga nakikita ko," she added. Meanwhile, Gabby said Sanya is someone anyone can easily fall in love with. "Well si Sanya kasing madali ang ma-in love ang kahit na sino dito. Napaka-simple niya kaya siguro siya pinili ng management. Ang bait niya, kalog siya, health conscious," Gabby said. "Conscious siya sa mga tao na nasa paligid niya ateriCH 'yungGOnzaLeS character
SanYa LOPez na ginagawa niya parang siya 'yun eh. Sabi nga ni Direk 'wag ka na umarte. Ganito gawin mo. 'Yan 'yan. 'Yan 'yun, ikaw 'yun," he added. Sanya also expressed how excited she is for fi nally being able to portray a lead role in a romantic comedy series. "Bago itong 'First Yaya' sa kin. Ang pagpasok sa romcom feeling ko ito talaga 'yung nakaka-excite i-share sa kanila, na 'guys marunong na ako mag-comedy' dahil sa mga kasama ko at lalong lalo na kay Direk LA siyempre sobrang galing," she said. "Gusto ko kung paano hinihimay 'yung character ko dito ni Direk LA para lang mai-pasok sa kin si First Yaya si Yaya Melody," she added. "First Yaya" will premiere on March 15, 2021 on GMA Network's Telebabad lineup replacing Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday. (MNS)
