Lalaking 'karelasyon' ni Sheryl, nag-sorry!

Nag-sorry kay Sheryl Cruz ang man from Bacolod na na-link sa kanya. Charles ang panga­lan ng mhin na nag-apologize kay Sheryl sa pamamagitan ng e-mail na ipinadala niya sa Startalk.

Ang sey ni Charles, nahihiya siya kay Sheryl na nadamay lang sa pagseselos ng babae na kanyang kinakasama.

Crix ang name ng babae at ito ang unang nag­painterbyu sa Startalk noong nakaraang Sabado. Ibinulgar ni Crix na si Sheryl daw ang da­hi­lan ng paghihiwalay nila ng kanyang asawa.

Bumuwelta si Charles kay Crix. Hindi raw sila mag-asawa at base sa nilalaman ng kanyang e-mail, wala nang balak ang mhin na makipag-recon­cile kay Crix.

Sa totoo lang, naka-feel ako ng awa kay Crix da­hil ginawa niya ang lahat para hindi sila mag­hiwalay ni Charles pero nabigo siya.

Naniniwala ako sa explanation ni Sheryl na wala silang relasyon ni Charles. Totoo ang kanyang si­na­bi na hindi niya kailangan ng problema sa pa­nahong ito dahil katatapos lamang ng diborsiyo nila ni Norman Bustos.

‘Hating Kapatid’ premieres in Vienna

Viva Films and Front Media Entertainment have recently sealed their partnership in bringing quality Filipino movies to Europe, starting with the Judy Ann Santos-Sarah Geronimo-starrer Hating Kapatid on July 31 at the Cineplexx Theater in Vienna, Austria.

The movie will be shown simultaneously in Manila. Front Media Entertainment, represented in Europe by Ma. Cristina Sarmiento and Ricardo Fortunato, has secured the exclusive license to conduct premiere showings of Viva Films’ next major films in this part of the world.

In photo, during the contract-signing are (from left) Viva’s Vincent del Rosario and Vic del Rosario with Front Media Entertainment’s president Sheila Ambray and executive producer David Ty, Jr. Soon, two other premiere movies of Viva (In Your Eyes starring Richard Gutierrez, Anne Curtis and Claudine Barretto and Of All The Things starring Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez) will be showcased in Austria and Switzerland, simultaneous with the movies’ theatrical run in Manila.

Claudine loses brother in drama special

Joel Lamangan directs Claudine Barretto in tonight’s episode of ­Claudine, the drama anthology on GMA-7.

Co-starring with Claudine are some of the network’s most promising male stars, like Joross Gamboa, Geoff Eigenmann, Jay Aquitania. Appearing in a special role is Toby Alejar.

The show revolves around a loving sister and her brother’s best friend who longs for a family who will love him, and in which he can find comfort and solace. When the woman’s brother died in a fraternity altercation, she finds his best friend as a perfect surrogate.

She treats him like her own brother, and loved him like her own. What she doesn’t know, he is the reason his brother joined the fraternity.

More so, this guy’s brother was the one who killed her brother.

Interesting human relationships tackled in an hour of dramatic interplay between and among characters.

Claudine comes after Pinoy Records every Saturday. It features Claudine Barretto in a wide range of character such as what is featured in this weekend’s episode.

What Luis wants

Happy, yes; fulfilled, no. This describes how Luis Alandy feels about his career these days.

Lest you think Luis is contradicting himself, the GMA-7 talent insists the two adjectives are poles apart.

“I’m happy with my career,” he says. “I’d be a hypocrite if I say I didn’t feel impatient once since I’ve been in this business for 12 years now. But I realize I have no reason to feel that way. (GMA) management, directors and producers give me credit for my work.”

Fulfillment is another thing, though. Luis is so hooked on acting he thirsts for more and more meaty roles. Not for him so-so roles where he is another pretty face, a hunk or mere decoration. Or roles that repeat what he has already done.

“I avoid doing another gay role since I’ve done that in Regal’s Manay Po and Desperadas,” Luis points out.

He’s also thinking not just about the here and now, but of the future as well.

“I want to make movies that will make my future children feel proud. I consult not just my manager, but my family when offers come to me,” he says.

That’s why Luis appreciates the fact that GMA Network, under which he has a four-year contract, is giving him roles he can sink his teeth into.

“I appreciate the respect the network is giving me where roles are concerned,” he explains. The Kapuso network cast Luis as villain in the afternoon soap Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?, where Luis sparked conflict between the characters of reel-and-real-life mom and daughter Jean and Jennica Garcia. He also played a meanie in the defunct GMA soap Ngayon at Kailanman.

These may be character roles, but Luis is not complaining.

“I don’t have to be the lead character,” he relates. How he plays the role is much more important.

“Each role,” he declares, “needs a fresh attack, a different look. That’s why I’m discriminating in choosing roles.”

Besides, Luis adds, he doesn’t want people to feel they’ve been shortchanged when they watch him on screen.

He’s confident people will get their money’s worth when they see him in the indie film Buenavista (Ang Kasaysayan ng Lucena), which will have its regular theater run starting Wednesday, June 9 at SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Centerpoint (Sta. Mesa), SM Manila, SM Southmall, SM Bacoor, SM Fairview and SM Lucena as part of the Philippine Independence Week celebration.

The period film set in the late 1890s, is rich in historical values and lessons about love of country. Luis, as Dr. Horacio Zaldena, who returns to the country after studying in Madrid, thinks the film will help him reach out to students who can learn a lot from it. It will broaden his exposure to include more young people — the bulk of the populace.

Luis is no stranger to films that go down memory lane. He played the son of a martial law official in the digital film Anino ng Setyembre, set after the martial law era.

These serious roles whet Luis’ appetite for others that squeeze his creative juices all the more. Luckily, GMA understands.

“My manager (Arnold Vegafria) said I am being groomed in the mold of Jericho Rosales,” crows Luis.

Considering how Jericho now commands respect after he won another Best Actor award in Baler, that’s not too bad.

Luis is getting lessons straight from the horse’s mouth. He observes how “Tito Eddie (Garcia, his Buenavista co-star) writes notes on his script and knows what scene comes before and after his own.”

Luis also takes down notes and writes them on the script, but observing someone like Eddie Garcia doing it right before his eyes, is much more inspiring.

“His mere presence is intimidating,” notes Luis, who plays Eddie’s eldest grandson in the movie.

But Luis is hardly intimidated by the presence of new and younger talents these days. He even welcomes them as reminders that he should work harder and prove his worth some more.

“Competition is part of the business — any business,” he muses. “It brings out the best in me. You see, I don’t want to be too complacent as an actor. Otherwise, I’ll lose my edge.”

So let the new talents come, front, left and center. Luis is ready for the thrill — and the challenge — of meeting them, head on.

Gabby meets Sharon on Sunday

STUNNING news shocked and surprised the showbiz industry when it was announced that former couple Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta will appear in "Sharon", with their daughter KC, this Sunday.

"Paki ready na po ang ambulansya, oxygen kasi hindi ko po ito kakayanin," KC said in an interview.

The news also came as a surprise to Gabby and said that the idea, of the three of them in one show, is very much welcomed.

"This is all a surprise. It would be nice, really," he said, citing also his invitation to Sharon on the premier night of his movie, I'll Be There, next week.

On Thursday and Friday, Gabby graces "Simply KC" where the father-and-daughter shared the most intimate details of their family life.

Gabby said they do not want KC to be in front of the camera but it was an inevitable thing because she was drawn to theater plays and advocacies.

KC, for her part, said it was a big opportunity to do a movie project with her father, which she really dreamed of.

Robin Padilla 'dating', says daughter

THE daughter of Robin Padilla, Quennie, said his dad had not been home frequently the past few days and that "he might be out dating with someone".

"Hindi na sya masyadong umuuwi ng madalas. Hindi ko alam kung saan sya pumupunta. Siguro may ka-date," she jokingly said in an interview with Sun.Star.

The neophyte actress shared that she also observed that her father had been much happier lately after he was linked to Kapamilya talent Mariel Rodriguez.

When asked if she personally knows Mariel, Quennie said she still have to meet her.

But Robin's daughter noted that she heard a lot of good things about the "Wowowee" host.

She however said her father has not been vocal on talking about Mariel.

"Maybe because he is a bit shy when opening the topic to us," she added, saying this is the first time that his dad showed interest to a lady after his separation with their mother, Liezel Sicangco.

Robin and Liezel were separated three years ago and the latter is now living in Australia with her new husband.

When asked for her message to the girls being linked to his dad, the young actress said she hopes for them take good care of him, and always be truthful too.

John Lloyd breaks silence

AFTER months of intrigues, acclaimed actor John Lloyd Cruz breaks his silence on the issue linking him to co-Kapamilya star Shaina Magdayao.

"As much as I like to give a complete answer, I don't think it’s the right time yet," he said.

"Pero darating kami sa punto kung kailan namin gustong sabihin, kapag naramdaman namin kung ano ba talaga ang dapat sabihin at dapat sagutin sa bawat tanong ng karamihan," he added.

The issue cropped up when pictures of Shaina and John Lloyd was posted in an entertainment website (www.pep.ph) after the actress split with her dancer-boyfriend John Prats.

Many speculated that Shaina and John Lloyd are playing beautiful music together and such was the reason on the lady's breakup.

Wowowee

Meanwhile, the actor said he is very happy to be in Wowowee being one of the four Kanto Boys -- Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro and Lloydie himself.

Vhong was not able to join the group because his show "Showtime" airs before Wowowee."

Lloydie cleared that they are not pressured to get the same reception Robin Padilla had in the show.

"Hindi naman yun ang importante. Ang dahilan ng pagpunta namin dun ay makapagpasaya sa show at makatulong sa mga kababayan natin," he said.

The actor added that just given the opportunity to replace Willie Revillame for two weeks is already a big thing for the three of them.

Tyron Perez joins Kapamilya network

FIRST discovered in the limelight in GMA-7's "Startruck", Tyron Perez joins ABS-CBN and is now undergoing acting workshops for his appearances in the late afternoon teleserye, “Momay”.

In an interview with Sun.Star, Tyron said he is happy with his decision to transfer to the Kapamilya network and noted that everyone has been very accommodating to him.

“At home na at home talaga ako at napakabait ng mga artista at crew dito, wala akong masabi,” he said.

Tyroon will be working with child star Xyriel Manabat, Maliksi Morales, Betina Carlos, Ejay Falcon, and Queenie Padilla in "Momay."

He shared that he is very happy with his role in the project because it harness his capabilities and skills as an actor.

Before moving to ABS-CBN, Tyroon has been part of independent films "Pipo" (2009) and "Twilight Dancers" in 2006.

“I will focus more for now kasi this is what I really love to do. I want to step up and do things that I've never done before,” he said.

The actor is hopeful that he will get to work with long time crush Anne Curtis and critically acclaimed actor John Lloyd Cruz.

Boy Abunda says no to tourism post

KING of Talk Boy Abunda set the record straight that President-apparent Senator Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino did not offer him a Cabinet post, particularly as chief of the Department of Tourism (DOT).

In his evening program "Showbiz News Ngayon" (SNN), Boy said there was no formal talks about the issue and all were merely casual talks among friends and families.

“Wala pong pormal na offer na ibinigay sa akin. Walang inilatag sa akin ang isang kumite ang ating future President,” he said.

If in case he will be invited in the post, the host pointed out that he will decline the offer because he is not yet ready to live life outside the showbiz industry.

“I understand that when one is offered to occupy a government post, dapat intellectually, emotionally, and financially ready. Intellectually, we can debate about it; emotionally, it's a judgment call; but financially, hindi ako ready,” he stressed.

“I need a few years para mag-ipon kung saka-sakaling mapag-desisyunan ko na to join government,” he added.

Apart from handling various stars in the entertainment industry, Boy has an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN until 2011.

“There are contracts and commitments to be fulfilled. There are talents to be discovered. There are talk shows to be produced at marami pa po akong trabahong gagawin,” he emphasized.

He chided his detractors who are wondering why his name is being considered to handle DOT, citing he can handle the job if he wanted but he just cannot do it this time.

“I take offense. I am an entertainer but I am not just an entertainer. Hindi po madali ang aming ginagawa. To do what we do is not an easy job. I am a serious entertainer at ikinararangal ko po yan,” he reasoned.

“To get where I am today was not easy. It was a difficult journey and pinaghirapan ko po ito,” he reiterated.

“Am I closing my doors? No. But is it gonna happen now? No.” he firmly said.

John Lapus defends beleaguered director-friend

Comedian and TV host John Lapus proved to be a true friend by coming to the defense of his beleaguered colleague, direk Andoy Ranay.

Ranay is currently in the eye of controversy for alleged verbal abuse of young actor Jake Vargas during the taping of “First Time.” According to reports, the director shouted obscene words at Jake when the actor failed to follow his instructions.

Jake's father heard Ranay's alleged vulgarity and complained to his son’s manager German Moreno, who confronted Ranay on the set the next day.

The issue is now being handled by the legal department of GMA-7.

“Kilala ko ‘yang si Andoy, expressive ‘yan. Most likely, it’s (just) an expression. Siguro naging malala lang dahil may nakarinig na tao or something. ‘Di ba parang ganoon ‘yon eh. But I’m pretty sure direk Andoy would not say like that directly to any other person, to a teenager or to a kid for that matter,” Lapus said of Ranay during the press conference for “Pilyang Kerubin.” The TV series is directed by Ranay but he was a no-show at the media huddle that day.

Best friends since college, Lapus feels Ranay is not affected by the brouhaha he got embroiled in.

“Kung affected man siya, he can manage it. Kaya niya ‘yan, matapang ‘yan.

"At saka pareho kami niyan, eh. We’ll just get ourselves busy kung meron kaming mga issue, gano’n. Basta ang importante, we are here to support each other.

"To be honest, siguradong-sigurado ako na it’s just an expression and he doesn’t mean any harm. Maganda nga na nag-apologize na siya. Sana matapos na ‘yung issue, matapos na ang gulo.”

Lapus said he prays for the issue to subside. He has even lit a candle for Ranay to have peace of mind.

What advice has he given Andoy?

“Kami ni Andoy kasi...‘Di ba sa mga kaibigan, merong kaibigan na tagapayo? Kami ni Andoy, sa barkada namin, kami ang pinakabunso. So, sanay kami na kami ang ina-advice-an, kami ang pinapagalitan.

“So, ngayong si Andoy ang may issue, hindi ko makuha na advice-an siya or even pagsabihan siya kasi magka-level kami, pareho kaming bunso. Ano ang karapatan kong magbigay ng payo? I’m sure naman na ‘yung mga nakakatanda, sina Eugene Domingo, kinausap na siya at binigyan na siya ng payo. But we don’t talk about it.”

John Lloyd Cruz not yet ready to admit relationship with Shaina Magdayao

Even with photos of them together surfacing recently, actor John Lloyd Cruz seems unprepared to admit his relationship with young actress Shaina Magdayao.

When cornered recently, John Lloyd evaded giving direct answers that will confirm specualtions about him and Vina Morales’ younger sister.

“We’re giving it time. So, again, parang kami,” John Lloyd quipped in a taped interview aired May 31 on “Showbiz News Ngayon.”

The actor is cautious about giving details on the matter because "itong mga bagay na ito pinag-uusapan naming dalawa dahil kaming dalawa ang involved dito.

"So, given the right time, makakapagbigay kami ng sagot about it.”

However, the Box Office King admitted their relationship has deepened.

“Talagang kung sa pagkakakilala namin sa isa’t isa, definitely mas lumalim talaga. Nasa ganoong level na siya. That’s all I can say,” he said.

The rumored couple were photographed on two different occasions. One photo is of John Lloyd and Shaina together inside a bicycle store. Another shows them together at a birthday party of an ABS-CBN executive with John Lloyd’s hands on Shaina’s shoulders.

Still, the actor won't say categorically that they are sweethearts.

“There are pictures and pictures don’t lie, ‘di ba? Wala kaming dinedenay, wala kaming tinatago. Pero darating tayo sa puntong kung kailan namin gustong sabihin or pagka naramdaman na namin kung ano ba talaga ang dapat sabihin or dapat sagutin sa mga tanong ng karamihan,” the actor said.

Boy Abunda and Robin Padilla not keen on government appointments

When it seems like everyone in show business is eager to join in on the political fray —as evidenced in the last elections where in a good number of celebrities were actually successful in their political bids, both re-electionists and first-timers— there are those who are taking a moment to assess their own true intentions.

While vote canvassing is still ongoing, the media wastes no time in asking the Presidential front-runner Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III about his choices for his government. However, the ideal cabinet members that he envisions—or that other people envision for him—might not be readily achieved.

Boy Abunda hearts showbiz

One of those reported this early as Aquino’s choice to head the Department of Tourism (DoT) is showbiz talk show host and celebrity manager, Boy Abunda.

Abunda may be a close friend to the Aquino family, and certainly to Aquino’s youngest sibling, Kris, with whom he shares hosting duties, but Aquino actually has a more logical reason for preferring to have the “King of Talk” as part of his cabinet.

“He’s an icon in the country. And even more so for his ability to communicate, to understand the audience and to be able to propound and advance a particular set of ideas,” Aquino tells "TV Patrol" on May 31.

A former Manny Villar supporter, Abunda switched loyalties as soon as Aquino announced his presidential bid. In the same "TV Patrol" report, Abunda said that while he is thankful for the trust of the Aquino family, he felt that he wasn’t ready to leave show business—at least not yet.

Abunda feels he will be more effective in helping Aquino’s leadership by giving him advice that is devoid of any personal or political bias and agenda, since he does have a personal relationship with the soon-to-be President. And this he feels he can still do from his cushy position within the pantheons of Philippine show business, which he clearly loves.

For his part, Aquino tells GMA News he knows there’s a slight problem with appointing Abunda—the latter may have to divest his earnings as a showbiz personality to what government officials make in a year. Clearly, there is a disparity there that may not be easy to resolve.

Rockin’ Robin

The Bad Boy of Philippine Movies, Robin Padilla, isn’t new to "peace talks." While he clearly laments not being able to help forge peace between “Wowowee” host Willie Revillame and DZMM radio personality, Jobert Sucaldito, Padilla hasn’t just used his affable personality to fix showbiz squabbles.

Truth is, if there’s anything that Islam has taught him, he tells ANC, it’s being a peacemaker. Padilla has been incarcerated for three years for illegal possession of firearms in the '90s and this was when he converted to Islam. His most high-profile peacemaking mission was when, in 2000, he was asked to negotiate with the Abu Sayyaf, which then had 54 prisoners in captivity.

“Ang Islam ay kapayapaan,” he clarifies, disputing something he said he read on Twitter about the religion promoting violence. But despite his ideas on peace, Padilla tells “TV Patrol” on May 31 that he is not keen on becoming a member of the Peace Panel for Mindanao, should the incoming government ask.

“Matagal na po ako naging part ng negosasyon diyan sa Mindanao, wala naman hong pinupuntahan eh. ‘Wag na ho natin paglolokohin pa ang ating sarili. Talaga pong ang problema diyan sa Mindanao, ang makaka resolba lang po niyan ay mga taga Mindanao din,” the "Idol ng Bayan" stated without mincing words.

Padilla’s ideas for the country will certainly rock the status quo, including autonomy for Mindanao, and Feredalism. “Kailangan ng Pilipinas maging Federal… Ibig sabihin, [ang] Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao ay [dapat] magkaroon ng kanya kanyang gobiyerno. Hayan nating na taga-Mindanao ang mag resolba ng Muslim Mindanao issue.”

What do Ai Ai and Pokwang have in common?

Ai Ai de las Alas and Pokwang will hopefully be together in one movie project. At a dinner arranged by Kris Aquino, Ai Ai and Pokwang learned that they have things in common. Pokwang, affectionately called Pokie by both Kris and Ai Ai, was ecstatic when she got the invitation from Kris to bond and have dinner with Ai Ai. “When Kris asked me, ‘Pokwang okey ka ba dinner with Ai Ai,’ natulala ako for 10 seconds. I was surprised and nervous. Ang sabi ko, ano kaya ang mangyayari sa amin dito,” said Pokwang.

In her six years with ABS-CBN, Pokwang has never had a chance to be with Ai Ai in any of the ABS-CBN programs or in any shows outside of ABS-CBN. And to Pokwang the meeting with Ai Ai was a dream come true. Over dinner, they discovered that they were kindred fairies.

“Nakita ko kay Pokie, ‘yong pagiging nanay ko. ‘Yong anak niya dati nakita ko sa ABS sabi sa akin, ‘Hi tita.’ Sabi ko, ‘kanino kang anak?’ Sabi niya, ‘kay Pokwang po.’ At ngayon na nagkita na kami ni Pokwang, nakita ko kung gaano siya kabait at ‘yong sincerity niya, mararamdaman,” explained Ai Ai.

“Sobra akong maka ina at maka anak,” Pokwang added.

Both Ai Ai and Pokwang put premium on their families first. “Our children are our treasures,” Pokwang said. “They are our priority,” enthused Ai Ai.

Ai Ai and Pokwang will soon be working in a movie under Star Cinema. Ai Ai would love a comedy horror, while Pokwang, prefers a fantasy comedy horror with action. And guess who they want to be their leading man? Robin Padilla.

And if Ai Ai is showbiz Comedy Concert Queen, then who is Pokwang? “Prinsesa ng Masa,” said Ai Ai.

Bravo to Kris Aquino, the Queen of all Media, who made all this possible.

Paolo pinapa-move on ang friends na ayaw kay Lian

Ayaw mag-comment ni Jackie Rice sa tsikang ang next project niya sa GMA 7 after Panday Kids ay support siya nina Aljur Abrenica at Rhian Ra­mos dahil wala pa siyang alam. Nadidinig lang niyang ang dalawa ang makakasama niya, pero wala pa siyang idea sa role niya.

Pare-parehong under GMA Artist Center (GMAAC) ang tatlo, pumayag kaya ang GMAAC na mag-support si Jackie, gayung nagbibida na siya?

Anyway, kahapon sa Zambales ang last taping day ni Jackie ng Panday Kids na magtatapos na sa Friday. Natutuwa si Jackie sa magiging ending ng karakter niyang si Sarah, malaking twist ang mangyayari sa karakter niya.

Hindi ang maging big star, kundi ang maging magaling na aktres ang dream ni Jackie, kaya masaya ’pag nakakarinig ng feedback na malaki ang improvement niya sa acting at wish niyang mabigyan pa siya ng magandang project at challenging role.

Heto ang mas bigger challenge kay Jackie, kung paano matutupad ang dream niyang makatrabaho si Coco Martin. Malabong mangyari ito sa TV dahil sa magkaibang network sila naka­kontrata, kaya maghintay na lang si Jackie na may pro­ducer na makakaisip na pagtambalin sila ni Coco sa isang indie film.

Lalaki ang first born nina Ryan at Juday

Tingnan mo nga naman lalaki ang first born nina Ryan at Juday Santos-Agoncillo. Nakita na ito sa ultrasound kaya ecstatic ang dalawa, hindi magkamayaw kung ano ang ipapangalan sa magiging kuya ng kanilang panganay na si Yohan.

Mukhang masuwerte ang union ng mag-asawa. Patuloy at gumaganda ang career ni Ryan at approved ako sa pagiging matapat at loyal niya sa TV5. After all, ito ang nagbigay sa kanya ng project nung ’di pa nakikita ng kabila ang kanyang kagalingan.

Sayang at ’di yata sila natuloy sa isang malaking proyekto with a comebacking good director pero ito ang maganda sa mag-asawa, hindi sila nagtatanim ng sama ng loob. Kuntento na sila sa maganda nilang kapalaran. Kung sabagay, hindi sila ang nawalan sa hindi pagkakatuloy ng proyekto. Mas malaki ang magiging kawalan ng prodyuser dahil mahusay naman silang artista.

Shooting nade-delay na: Claudine at Anne naghihintay pa rin ng US visa

Na-delay na ang shooting sa Orange County, California ng In Your Eyes dahil hindi pa naka­ka­rating doon sina Anne Curtis at Claudine Bar­retto.

Ang balitang nakarating sa akin, naghihintay pa rin ng visa mula sa US Embassy ang ibang ka­­sama sa shooting.

Matagal nang naghihintay sa California si Ri­chard Gutierrez pero wala silang sinisisi ng kan­yang nanay na si Annabelle Rama dahil nau­una­waan nila ang sitwasyon.

Dahil delayed na ang shooting, affected nito ang schedule ni Richard. Nag-adjust na lang si Ri­chard ng schedule dahil importante na maka­pag-shooting sila nina Claudine at Anne sa Orange County.

Co-producer ng In Your Eyes ang GMA Films kaya madaling naayos ang schedule ni Richard na malapit nang magsimula ng taping ng Celebrity Edition ng Survivor Philippines kapag natapos na ang mga trabaho niya sa California.

Heart stars 'Langit sa Piling Mo'

KAPUSO actress Heart Evangelista will star "Langit Sa Piling Mo" where she plays the role of a flight attendant who believes of finding her long-lost siblings.

In an interview, the young actress said she is very happy for the opportunity to lead a drama series again.

She will be working with three leading men -Mark Herras, JC Tiuseco and Daniel Matsunaga.

When asked on her love life, Heart went straight and said she is contented with her relationship with Vice Mayor Ian Dy of Alicia town in Isabela province.

The couple had been dating for quite some time now.

Heart sees herself to be with married to Ian in the future but she retorted that now is not the right time for it.

"With you are with someone, you're hoping and praying that he's the one. I wouldn't want to be with him if I didn't hope for him," she added.

"Langit Sa Piling Mo" airs at GMA-7 Monday before 24 Oras

4 housemates booted from PBB house

JUST few weeks before the big night, four housemates bid goodbyes in Saturday's episode of Pinoy Big Brother Teen (PBB) Clash of 2010.

From the teenternational bedspacers, Resort Owner Jack and "Obedient Darling of Korea" Sophia were evicted as they received the lowest support votes.

Jack, who plans to take a long vacation after stepping out from the PBB house, only got 4.31 percent, while Sophia received 12.24 percent.

James and Jenny, who were also nominated this week, were saved from eviction as they received 68.86 percent and 14.59 percent, respectively.

On the other hand, it was a very emotional moment for the housemates as "Swabeng Komikero ng Quezon City" Joe and "Gentle Boy-Next-Door ng Mandaluyong" Patrick were asked to leave the house.

Joe garnered 5.60 percent while Patrick got 17.33.

When asked if he had regrets while inside the house, Joe said: "Pinakita ko lang kung sino talaga ako at ang maganda ay napasaya ko silang lahat."

Patrick, who has been the leader of the group for most part of their challenges, added that he will miss the housemates who helped him get through many lonely nights.

Tricia continuously tops the voting poll with 53.28 followed by Angelo's 23.79, giving them more time to stay in the competition.

No meddler, this Ate Vi

Angel Locsin denies rumors that Ate Vi (Vilma Santos) hurled invectives at her and told son Luis Manzano to break up with her.

“Tita Vi never meddled in my relationship with Luis,” Angel clarifies. “She never treated me in a bad way. Super bait niya po sa akin until now, kahit split na kami ni Luis.”

Since Luis is wooing her back, is there any chance for reconciliation?

“Ayoko muna,” she says. “Si Luis pa rin naman pero mas OK kaming ganito. Yung issue about Chito Miranda and me is so funny. Parang brother ko yun.”

Gov. Vi is not one who governs her kids’ love life. Her kindness to Angel is not co-terminus with Luis and Angel’s love affair.

‘Noy,’ the namesake

There’s more than meets the eye to sharing the first name of a famous personality, Coco Martin’s character learns in the independent film “Noy,” which the actor co-directs and co-produces.

This is especially true when the personality is the leading presidential candidate, who becomes the namesake-journalist’s subject for a story.

“Noy” is about a journalist commissioned to document the campaign of his namesake, presidential aspirant Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.

Coco had to employ what he called “guerilla tactics” while working on the film to avoid being mobbed and causing delay in the shooting.

“It was tough,” Coco told Inquirer Entertainment. “I was used to running around the city while filming and nobody notices me. Now the moment I get out of the car, curious people come after me.”

Coco was dubbed Prince of Indie Cinema after appearing in award-winning indie films like “Masahista (2005),” “Kaleldo (2006),” “Tambolista” (2007), “Batanes (2008) and “Kinatay” (2009). The Kapamilya drama series “Tayong Dalawa,” where he played rebellious son Ramon, paved the way for his successful crossover to mainstream entertainment.

“‘Noy’ took six months to make,” said Coco, who had to shoot some footage from an audience point of view to avoid being mobbed. “The longest time I had previously worked on a film was 11 days. For this movie, I went to about 20 provinces. We followed Senator Noynoy (Aquino) on some of his campaign sorties in Davao, Cebu and Samar.”

Coco admitted that when he first set out to do this project, he was unaware of the state of local politics and the goings-on in the life of a journalist. “There was even a scene where I was supposed to ask Senator Noy questions and I didn’t know what to ask,” he said. “The senator even corrected me. Nakakahiya.”

Award-winning actress Cherry Pie Picache, who plays Coco’s mother, said she was drawn to the project’s two-fold plot. “It’s an overview of how politics, or the campaign in particular, is done in the Philippines,” she explained. “It also depicts what a typical Filipino family is like—a family full of love and hope.”

The project was conceptualized in September 2009, when Coco first met the Aquino family at a dinner hosted by his “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” co-star Kris, Noynoy’s youngest sister.

Coco’s co-director, Dondon Santos, said he “gave his all” to the project, his very first indie film. “I’m very proud of it and of the actors I worked with—Coco, Cherry Pie, Erich (Gonzales) Jhong (Hilario) and Kristofer (King). Our goal is for this film to be an eye-opener to Filipinos, to make them realize that there’s still hope for this country.”

“Noy,” which will premiere in local theaters on June 2, will also have screenings from June 11 to 17 in cinemas in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California.