Piolo Pascual Scandal

Piolo Pascual: "I'm excited about the project, it's the first time I produce. I hope it turns out well," says Piolo Pascual on his upcoming independent film Manila."There are some controversies, pero we're happy because tapos na kami sa shoot," Piolo told PEP when asked for an update about Manila."Post-production na, I'm gonna see the rough cut tonight. I hope they'll be able to iron things out with Mr. Ricky Lee and Mr. Pete Lacaba. I'd rather not comment about it because I only found out about it yesterday. So, I haven't really discussed it with my director. I'm meeting up with him tonight, si Direk Adolf Alix Jr. But I'm praying na maayos naman."

Star Magic 2009 Catalogue: Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo, Kristine Hermosa, and Sam Milby; Bea Alonzo, Piolo Pascual, Claudine Barretto, and John Lloyd Cruz.

Piolo's leading lady Angel Locsin had a minor injury during the shooting of their yet-untitled movie from Star Cinema.

ABS-CBN's Bora

Bora: Sons of the Beach was a fantastic comedy television series on ABS-CBN that starred Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Diether Ocampo, Carlos Agassi, and BJ Palanca that I'm sure many of us out there remember with fond memories.

Kristine Hermosa, Bea Alonzo, Toni Gonzaga, John Lloyd Cruz, and Assunta de Rossi were among the many famous guest stars.

I wish ABS-CBN would release it to DVD, because I'm sure reading many of the comments on the web, tons of people would buy it since a lot of people miss it a lot. And for sure, it would be a best seller, I mean look at all the huge stars that make up the cast, Piolo Pascual's name alone on the box would sell millions based on his popularity, add to that Diether and Jericho? Kristine and John Lloyd? And Bea, Miss Betty La Fea? Best seller immediately. So please, ABS-CBN, please release it to DVD. Thank you. And you'll be saying "thank you" to yourselves with the money you'll make with the DVD sales.

Bora
with special guest stars
Kristine Hermosa and Assunta de Rossi

KC Concepcion, Richard's First Time

KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez in Santorini, Greece, for their first film together, For The First Time.

KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez arrived July 23 from their nine-day filming in Santorini, Greece.

Diether Ocampo: "Very private kasi yung family ng mother, so hangga't maaari, ayaw rin nila na nasasangkot sa mga intriga. Yung anak ko, four years old na siya at kamukha ko," says Diether Ocampo about his child with a non-showbiz girl.

Gretchen Barreto: "Oo, lumabas na kami after that incident. Ang credit card ko, oo, reding-ready na uli, bago na, pinalitan na, puwede na uling gasgasin. Yung cash sa pitaka ko, pareho pa rin, P3,000. Minsan P1,000, siguro ugali ko na rin yun, so, di ko na mababago. I make sure na yung mga kaibigan ko maraming cash. Sabi ko nga, ‘Sige, ‘pag naputulan uli ako ng card, nagasgas, sila ang magbayad."

Rufa Mae Quinto: "Kapag nag-iisa ako, doon ko naiisip na hindi lang pala ang pang-sariling kasiyahan ang hanap ko kundi pati kasiyahan ng mga tao na nasa paligid ko. Kaya siguro ako nagtatrabaho nang bonggang-bongga ay hindi para sa akin lang."

Katrina Halili on Joross Gamboa: "Bakit po naman hindi ako papayag kung manliligaw si Joross. Wala nga pong nanliligaw sa akin, bakit naman hindi ako papayag? Ayoko rin po namang tumandang dalaga. Pero siyempre, kikilalanin ko po muna siya at titingnan kung magiging matiyaga siya, at kung magiging mahaba ang pasensiya niya sa akin."

• Katrina Halili being eyed by Robin and Pacman as their leading lady July 24, 2008 11:35 PM
• Diether Ocampo can't see himself marrying again after Kristine Hermosa July 24, 2008 11:15 PM
• Gretchen Barretto avoids Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado July 23, 2008 04:52 PM
• Katrina Halili had first date after a long time with Joross Gamboa July 23, 2008 03:43 PM
• Diether Ocampo focuses on children’s welfare through K.I.D.S. Foundation July 23, 2008 03:24 PM
• Gretchen Barretto now jokes about the "credit card issue" July 23, 2008 01:49 PM
• Director Joey Reyes tones down Rufa Mae Quinto's comedy style in "Single" July 23, 2008 01:49 PM
• Rufa Mae Quinto says her purpose in life includes helping others July 23, 2008 01:38 PM
• A two-in-one conversation with Vilma Santos and Sharon Cuneta July 23, 2008 01:01 PM
• Gretchen Barretto now jokes about the "credit card issue" July 23, 2008 11:19 AM
• Diether Ocampo never forgets obligation to his child in the U.S. July 23, 2008 11:15 AM
• KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez arrive today from Greece July 23, 2008 10:50 AM
• Marjorie Barretto enjoys life being alone: "I'm no longer anybody's 'better half!'" July 23, 2008 10:40 AM
• Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion "very sweet" while filming in Santorini, Greece HOT July 23, 2008 10:35 AM
• Celebrities unfriendly with each other bump into each other HOT July 23, 2008 10:15 AM
• Direk Gil Portes says "Miss X" was never offered to Niña Jose, but her manager says otherwise July 23, 2008 09:37 AM
• Billing of MMFF entry "One Night Only" changes with Katrina Halili in the cast July 23, 2008 09:20 AM
• Mylene Dizon used her own experiences in acting out role in "100" July 23, 2008 07:47 AM
• Angelika dela Cruz says dad will go ballistic if live-in rumor true July 23, 2008 07:36 AM
• Rodrigo Santino Santiago turns One July 22, 2008 07:14 PM

Kristine Hermosa Jericho Rosales MMK

Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales will be reuniting for upcoming episode of Maalaya Mo Kaya, as well as a new teleserye and movie. Brand new wallpapers below and above!
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Richard Gutierrez KC Concepcion In Love?

Richard Gutierrez on KC Concepcion: "I don't think KC is the kind of girl who likes taking things in a hurry."Heart Evangelista and Richard Gutierrez's 'Codename Asero' debuted with high ratings.

Diether Ocampo on his & Gabby Concepcion's acting: "Walang sapawan. Walang tama at mali sa ginagawa namin, 'cause we are being instructed by the director, based from the script na nababasa namin. Nakaka-flatter, pero ang iniisip ko lang diyan, ginagawa ko lang kung ano ang inaasahan sa akin."

John Lloyd Cruz on his movie A Very Special Love: "Kung maganda yung pelikula wala na sa akin kung, you know...bonus na sa akin kung magustuhan ng mas marami. Kung hindi magustuhan ng mas marami, pero alam ko na maganda ang ginawa namin, walang problema sa akin."

• John Lloyd Cruz proud of "A Very Special Love" whatever the feedback July 16, 2008 01:55 PM
• Mylene Dizon gets rave reviews for her performance in "100" July 16, 2008 10:53 AM
• Jolina Magdangal says Gabby Concepcion not in her "scheme of things." July 16, 2008 10:24 AM
• Richard Gutierrez says he is taking it slow with KC Concepcion July 16, 2008 09:47 AM
• Carmina Villarroel and daughter Cassy grace the cover of Smart Parenting's July cover July 16, 2008 09:46 AM
• Yilmaz Bektas calls Ruffa Gutierrez's mom "devil woman" July 16, 2008 09:18 AM
• Diether Ocampo dismisses review that he upstaged Gabby Concepcion in "Iisa Pa Lamang" July 15, 2008 06:13 PM

Annabelle Rama: 'Monster Mom' not a flop!

Annabelle Rama is determined to prove her critics wrong who said that My Monster Mom failed to make an impression at the box office: “They have no proof flop ang movie ko!" In fact, the movie ranked second at the box office last week earning US$350000 dollars.

Official Trailer - My Monster Mom
In Theatres Nationwide!

Diether Ocampo on Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales: "Sabi ko nga sa kanila pareho, it's about time dahil marami talaga ang nananabik sa tambalan nilang dalawa. At isa ako sa humahanga sa tambalan nila."

Claudine Barreto on balancing her time between family and career: "Lately, it's been very, very hard. Kasi nga, yung family ko, si Raymart at yung mga kids, nag-a-adjust. Yung talagang naiiyak ako kahit sa set. Kasi parang hindi ko na sila masyadong nakikita."

Susan Roces and Cherry Pie Picache star in ABS-CBN’s upcoming soap Iisa Pa Lamang, which will be shown this coming Monday, July 14.

Lucy Torres on daughter Juliana: "She has the best of both worlds. The sporty side of her dad and the creative side of her mom." Photo courtesy of Richard Gomez.

• TV commercial model Ryan Julio gets his first taste of showbiz controversy July 10, 2008 11:09 PM
• "Signos" star Ricky Davao wins Best Supporting Actor award in the UK July 9, 2008 08:09 PM
• Cherry Pie Picache recalls how movie queen Susan Roces spat on her face July 9, 2008 03:56 PM
• Melissa Ricks on Matt Evans: "He is very special." July 9, 2008 01:37 PM
• Annabelle Rama snaps back at "My Monster Mom" detractors HOT July 9, 2008 01:16 PM
• Claudine Barretto admits difficulty in balancing family and showbiz career July 9, 2008 12:50 PM
• Lucy Torres-Gomez on daughter Juliana: "She's a natural athlete like her dad." July 9, 2008 11:11 AM
• Precious Adona's turning into sexy star was not her career plan July 9, 2008 10:56 AM
• Director Ruel Bayani assures press, Gabby Concepcion has meaty role in "Iisa Pa Lamang" July 9, 2008 10:42 AM
• Maui Taylor about sexy newcomer Precious Adona: "Been there, done that." July 9, 2008 10:30 AM
• Diether Ocampo excited over Kristine-Jericho love team July 9, 2008 10:14 AM
• Claudine Barretto defends hubby Raymart Santiago about intrigue that she is earning more than him HOT July 9, 2008 09:39 AM

Iisa Pa Lamang Sexy Scenes

Claudine Barretto on how Diether Ocampo loosened up for their kissing scene in Iisa Pa Lamang:"Uminom siya ng wine. ‘Tapos ako, uminom din, kalahating baso lang. Ewan ko nga ba, kasi pagkatapos kong manganak, matagal ka nang hindi nakakainom, so, parang nalasing na ‘ko agad sa kalahating wine pa lang."

Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin have mixed emotions about shooting their final sequences for their show Lobo, which will end on July 11. Angel also talked about her controversial topless pictorial for a clothing company.

Miss Philippines 2008 Jennifer Barrientos is confident she will bring home the crown. Jennifer is now in Nha Tran, Vietnam for the prestigious 57th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

Diether Ocampo's love scenes: "Ako kasi, I was really into the character. Siya [Claudine] kasi, it's been a while na hindi kami nagkakaeksena. I told her lang, don't think about me. Just get into the character at gawin na lang natin yung ipinapagawa ni Direk."

• Teary eyed Mommy Carol narrates how Judy Ann Santos told her about her engagement July 6, 2008 07:29 AM
• Maja Salvador talks about the men being linked to her July 5, 2008 08:23 PM
• Carmina Villarroel's manager explains their visit to ABS-CBN July 5, 2008 08:15 PM
• Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin do final taping for "Lobo" July 5, 2008 05:36 PM
• Raymart Santiago sees love scenes of wife Claudine Barretto as no big deal July 5, 2008 12:50 PM
• Claudine Barretto narrates kissing scenes in "Iisa Pa Lamang" July 5, 2008 09:16 AM
• Diether Ocampo internalizes passionate character in "Iisa Pa Lamang" July 5, 2008 08:25 AM
• Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Jennifer Barrientos confident she will bring home the crown July 5, 2008 07:37 AM
• Roxanne Guinoo plays Willie Revillame's wife in "Mr. Housewife" July 5, 2008 07:26 AM
• ABS-CBN releases statement regarding director Gilbert Perez’s heart attack July 4, 2008 05:41 PM
• TV Ratings (July 1-3): Kapuso Sine Novelas in a tight race for daytime supremacy July 4, 2008 04:01 PM

Claudine Barreto Good Housekeeping May 2008 Cover

Claudine Barreto is on the cover of Good Housekeeping for May 2008 with husband Raymart and kids, available at all National Bookstores nationwide!

Claudine is currently starring in ABS-CBN's Maligno, getting fair but not very high ratings, with Rafael Rosell and Diether Ocampo.

TV Ratings Dyesebel' debuts at #1

Dyesebel starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes debuted at No. 1 with a huge 44.9 percent rating. Maligno with Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, and Rafael Rosell debuted at No. 10 with an average 17.5 percent.

Full TV Ratings after the jump.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

April 25 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 24%
2. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 23.7%
3. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 20.8%
4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.6%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 16.1%
7. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
8. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 11.6%
9. Prinsesa ng Banyera (abs-cbn) - 10.8%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 9.5%

Primetime:

1. Kamandag (GMA-7) - 38.1%
2. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 33.1%
3. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 32.8%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 26.5%
5. Ang Daigdig Ni Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 24.7%
6. Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
8. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%
9. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
10. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 21%

April 26 (Saturday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
2. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 15.6%
3. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 15.3%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15%
5. StarTalk (GMA-7) - 14.9%
6. Cinema FPJ (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
7. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11%
8. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%'

Primetime:

1. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 31%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 28.9%
3. Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) - 26.4%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 23.2%
5. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%
6. Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) - 17.8%
7. Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
8. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 16.2%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 14%
10. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 12.8%

April 27 (Sunday)

Daytime:

1. SOP (GMA-7) - 17%
2. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 14.1%
3. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 12.8%
4. Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7) - 11.8%
5. ASAP '08 (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
6. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%
7. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
8. Gaby's Extraordinary Files (ABS-CBN) - 7.6%

Primetime:

1. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 25.5%
2. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 24.7%
3. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 23.8%
4. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 20.6%
5. All Star K (GMA-7) - 20.1%
6. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%
7. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 15%
8. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
9. The Best of Me (GMA-7) - 9.5%
10. Bantay Bata Anniversary (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%

April 28 (Monday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.5%
2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.9%
3. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 20.2%
4. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 18%
5. Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 14.7%
6. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
8. SiS (GMA-7) - 12%
9. Naruto (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
10. El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%

Primetime:

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 44.9%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 37.6%
3. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 31.6%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.6%
5. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
6. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
7. The Legend (GMA-7) - 20.8
8. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
9. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 18.2%
10. Maligno (ABS-CBN) - 17.5%

Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

April 25 (Friday)

Non-Primetime

SiS (GMA-7) 9.5%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 9%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 11.6%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 16.1%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 20.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.6%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 24%; Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) 23.7%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 10.8%

Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 20.8%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 12.9%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 11.2%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 15.8%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 26.5%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 21%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 32.8%; Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN) 23.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 21.3%

Kamandag (GMA-7) 38.1%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 21.4%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 33.1%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 21.9%

Ang Daigdig Ni Dyesebel (GMA-7) 24.7%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 19%

Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 16.2%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.9%

April 26 (Saturday)

Non-Primetime:

Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 11%; Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) 15.3%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 23.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15%

StarTalk (GMA-7) 14.9%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 10.7%

Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 15.6%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 12.6%

Primetime:

Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 16.2%; That's My Doc (ABS-CBN) 12%

Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) 26.4%; Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) 16.8%

Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) 31%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 28.9%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 14%

Imbestigador (GMA-7) 23.2%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 12.8%

Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) 17.8%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 5.3%

Sine Totoo (GMA-7) 8.3%; Uplate (ABS-CBN) 1.8%

Weekend Report (GMA-7) 4.4%; Master Showman Presents Walang Tulugan (GMA-7) 2.3%

April 27 (Sunday)

Non-Primetime:

Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) 12.8%; Gaby's Extraordinary Files (ABS-CBN) 7.6%

SOP (GMA-7) 17%; ASAP '08 (ABS-CBN) 11.7%

Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7) 11.8%; Your Song (ABS-CBN) 10.8%

Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 14.1%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 10.1%

Primetime:

Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 25.5%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 15%

Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) 23.8%; Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 18.4%

Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 24.7%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 20.6%

All Star K (GMA-7) 20.1%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 11.5%

Ful Haus (GMA-7); TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)

The Best of Me (GMA-7) 9.5%; Bantay Bata Anniversary (ABS-CBN) 5.5%

Weekend Report (GMA-7) 3.5%; Urban Zone (ABS-CBN) 1.9%

April 28 (Monday)

Non-Primetime

SiS (GMA-7) 12%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 7.8%

Da Big Show (GMA-7) 14.7%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.2%

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 24.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 12.1%

Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 21.9%; Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) 8.4%

Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) 20.2%; El Cuerpo Deseo (ABS-CBN) 10.1%

Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) 18%; Naruto (ABS-CBN) 11.6%

Primetime:

Gobingo (GMA-7) 13.1%; Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) 17.1%

24 Oras (GMA-7) 29.6%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 23.5%

Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 37.6%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 22.2%

Dyesebel (GMA-7) 44.9%; Lobo (ABS-CBN) 18.2%; Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) 19.4%

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) 31.6%; Maligno (ABS-CBN) 17.5%

The Legend (GMA-7) 20.8%; Lovers (ABS-CBN) 14.1%

Kung Ako Ikaw (GMA-7) 13.8%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 6.9%

• PMPC honors Rudy Fernandez as this year's Ulirang Artista Awardee April 29, 2008 12:56 PM
• Showbiz press walk out on shampoo brand’s launch April 29, 2008 12:52 PM
• TV Ratings (April 25-28): "Dyesebel" pilot episode swam its way to the top April 29, 2008 12:45 PM
• "PBB Teen Edition Plus" evictees talk about life outside Bahay Ni Kuya April 29, 2008 11:38 AM
• PMPC announces nominees for the 24th Star Awards for Movies April 29, 2008 10:45 AM
• Beth Tamayo made to look younger in "Ploning" April 28, 2008 08:17 PM
• Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo plan to study in San Francisco for a year April 28, 2008 06:18 PM
• Ryan Agoncillo sets his sights on hosting "Fear Factor" April 28, 2008 05:28 PM
• Roselle Monteverde-Teo on upcoming Angel-Piolo Star Cinema movie: "Commit the crime first, bago ang reaction." HOT April 28, 2008 04:32 PM
• Heart Evengelista clarifies issue with Genesis about her transfer to GMA-7 HOT April 28, 2008 03:59 PM

Rafael Rosell's Butt Scenes

The MTRCB has disapproved of scenes in ABS-CBN's upcoming series Maligno where the top portion of Rafael Rosell's butt is showing. Amazingly, we were just talking about how scenes from El Cuerpo del Deseo where the top portion of Mario Cimarro's butt will also not be shown in the Philippines due to the MTRCB. (click to see video clip of deleted scenes aired in the US but not in the Philippines)

What was Rafael's reaction?

"Huwag lang frontal. Kasi, 'yung butt, parang sa cleavage lang 'yan. Bakit okey lang sa mga babae yung naglalabas ng cleavage. 'Tapos yung puwet, ayaw ipakita? Wala lang kasi akong nakikitang malice sa parteng 'yan," says Rafael Rosell about exposing his butt in the ABS-CBN show Susan Roces Collection Presents: Maligno.

Maligno, Diether Ocampo, Claudine Barreto!

Diether Ocampo and Claudine Barreto star in ABS-CBN's Cineserye 'Maligno'. It also stars Rafael Rosell, Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu, and DJ Durano. Full picture gallery after the jump.

In preparation for the role first portrayed by Dante Rivero, Diether Ocampo opted not to watch the 1977 film so that he would be able to give his own interpretation of the character of Hector. He is the pediatrician who becomes attracted to Angela (Claudine).

Rafael Rosell was hailed as the Best Supporting Actor in the 2007 Gawad Urian Awards for his role in the indie film Rome and Juliet. Rafael is quick to express his joy and gratitude for his latest mainstream project. "I really feel that ABS-CBN really believes in my career as an actor."

In Maligno, he portrays a strange painter who is obsessed with Angela (Claudine). As Lucas Santander, he turns out to be the man destined in a prophecy to be the father of the devil's son.

Gerald Anderson says of his latest project: "[I'm] very, very privileged and thankful because this is my first time to do horror, it's our first mature role and I'm very happy and privileged to work with people like Ms. Claudine and Diet. So very happy po, very happy." PEP

Gabriela Spanic on Cristina, Cancer & Baby Talk!

Gabriela Spanic visited the Philippines in 2000 during the success of her telenovelas La Usurpadora (shown originally on RPN, and also shown as Paulina on GMA) and Por Tu Amor (Maria del Cielo), and on Monday, April 14, 2008, the popular 34-year-old Venezuelan actress was in Miami, Florida for an interview on Cristina, to talk about her new baby, about her cancer diagnosis, her twin sister's hospitalization for a cerebral hemmorhage, her mother's stomach dystrophy, and her father's heart attack that all took place just a few months ago.
Since her hit success in the Philippines, she has remained a steady favorite on Telemundo's telenovelas, appearing on such hits as Prisionera, and on Tierra de Pasiones, currently re-airing daytimes on Telemundo at 11am, where she won the FAMAS award for Best Actress for her portrayal as the mother of a gay son who after many heartbreaks finds love again with her co-star Saul Lisazo's character. She also won the Orquieda Award for her body of work as a popular actress for the past 16 years, and for her worldwide success. And I've translated the interview for you in English:

Gabriela Spanic on Cristina, Univision Network, United States
April 14, 2008, Gracias a 'GabrielaSpanicVideos'
Transcript and Translation to English by R. Arce

-Tonight we have two popular and beautiful actresses very much loved by all of us - Gaby Spanic and Alicia Machado, two famous pregnant actresses on Cristina. After 16 years of work, she won our hearts with her performances in such popular telenovelas La Usurpadora, La Intrusa, among many others, let's give a warm welcome to Gabriela Spanic. I love how happy you look. So what do you guys think?

Good evening, how is everybody?

-If Barbie was ever pregnant, it'd be her.

Thank you so much. You're so sweet.

-How do you feel?

Happy, content, in peace, relaxed, thankful to God for life. And God gives strength to us.

-I just read in the magazines about you, the ring, your new husband. Tell me how this all came about.

I believe love knocked at the doors of my house. I was at the house having a party with friends singing karaoke. I'm the type of person that likes to cook for friends, and have small parties at the house. A friend of mine said she'd bring a friend who just arrived from Venezuela and said "I want you to meet him", and I said "Sure, bring him." I fell in love with him at first sight. Then he started sending me cards and flowers and mariachis.

-He's Mexican?

No, he's Venezuelan.

-He's Venezuelan and serenaded you with mariachis?

Yes (laughs.)

-Very intelligent.

He's very romantic. He has good morals, comes from a united family. And he scared me at first because 2 weeks after we started dating, he said, "You're gonna be the mother of child. And I want you to be my wife." And I was scared at first I wanted to run out the door. But now, we've been together for 8 months, almost 9 months...

-What's his name?

Emil Perez. He's Venezuelan.

- He's not in showbiz.

No, thank God. (laughs)

- Why?

The most important thing for me, I don't want to say I've had previous bad experiences, but after those experiences, I've asked God that the next person I fall in love with would not be an actor or in showbiz. And that he'd have a job completely different from what I do. And he's an architect, of construction in banks.
-Here you say he's romantic. Is he jealous?

Yes, but in a normal way.
-You did 4 pregnancy tests?

Yes, I never expected it. But I always said that I believe it was God's decision. I felt prepared to be a mother because it was always a dream for me, and it came at the least expected time, but for me at the right time, because I've had a lot of hard times lately, and it's like an angel of hope in my life. It's a blessing from God, and I'm so happy.

-I'd like you to explain to the public how hard 2007 was for you. I've had hard times this past year, but not as hard as yours.

Yes it was hard. Sometimes, life can change in a second. At first, I was thought to have cancer. Two months later, thank God the diagnosis was negative. My mother was in the hospital after a stomach paralysis. My sister was in the hospital for a cerebral hemmorhage. My father had a heart attack from all of the stress. It came all at once, they were very difficult times. But God gave me a lot of strength. I wanted to be in Venezuela with my mother, but I was in Mexico with my sister. Because we always saw my mother, but we didn't want my mother to find out about Dani's hospitalization (my sister), because she was very sick. My mom called me and said, "How come Dani hasn't called me in a while?" And she thought I was still in Miami, and I said everything is alright. And my mom said, "No I know something's wrong". Because it appeared all over the news, newspapers, and magazines, we said "take out the TV, take out all of the newspapers from her room" but she found out eventually. She couldn't even get up, she had a liquid diet. When she got better, she traveled to Mexico, and my sister was screaming to her in pain in the middle of the night and I told my mom, "Mama, give me strength."

-When your sister was hospitalized, she was already pregnant, and gave birth in the hospital.

My niece's name is Catalina, she's beautiful. All this happened during Christmas, we were all together. And I said, "Here we are, we have our health, let's celebrate." I believe everything if you leave it in the hands of God, it will be alright.

Part 2
-You've changed a lot. You're more mature now, I love seeing you like that. This is your first baby, you've taken care of your sister's babies, changing diapers and everything. You were practicing to be a mother.

Catalina is my sixth niece. My brother has 4 sons, my younger sister Patricia has a daughter. And I took care of their babies, and after Catalina was born while Dani was sick, I took care of her and fell in love with her.

-You have a lot of twins in the family. Are you afraid if you'll have twins?

No, I'm not scared. I hope two come, but we're not sure yet. I had a dream it would be a boy, but we don't know yet.

-You're living in Miami now, how did he find out?

He was in Venezuela waiting for me, because he invited me to go to the beach there. And I took 4 tests while I was in Miami, and I found out, and I wrote him a poem called Blue Lion, because a friend of mine gave me a blue stuffed lion to give to him. And I arrived in Venezuela, and I was waiting for the right moment to tell him. Then we went to the sea in Venezuela, and I told him there in front of the ocean. He hugged me, almost choked me. And we were crying out of emotion, and we were there on the boat, super happy and content.

-What's the plan? You're getting married?

Yes. My parents were married for 36 years. I believe in marriage. I continue to believe in love, and for me it means family, to form a grand family. I came from a very united family, so I hope to make that type of environment for my child. We're hoping that the same day we get married, we'll also have the baptism on the same day.

-I just want to thank you for being here, and for during the years that I could not have you on my program, I've missed you a lot.

I missed you too a lot.

-When you make friends, you miss them. And now, let's move forward. And help Dani move forward too.

Yes, I've always been like that, move forward, move forward.

-Never a look backward.

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