Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes Pond's

Piolo Pascual and Dingdong Dantes join forces for the Pond's ad promo that will fulfill two women's dreams to have dates with them. Unlike what the Philippine media likes to make a big hype of, this isn't the first time the two actors have become spokesmodels for the same product, as they both also sponsor Bench.Download FREE Piolo and Dingdong Bench Wallpapers

"When it comes, it comes. I'm still looking forward for it. And if it happens everyone will know," answers Piolo Pascual when asked when will he settle down.

SAM: What is your idea of beautiful?

PIOLO: Someone who has sense and can really carry herself a good conversation.

DINGDONG: For me, someone who can carry herself even if she still all wrapped up and she can still be sexy even if she doesn't show her skin. And of course, someone who is God-fearing.

Richard Gutierrez Bench Scandal

Marian Rivera turns 24 on August 12, but:"Taping ako, e. Simula nang mag-artista ako, lahat ng birthday ko, may trabaho ako. Two years na akong nagtatrabaho ng birthday ko, pangatlo na ito."

Richard Gutierrez on Annabelle Rama: "Pero siyempre, sa nanay ko, that's her opinion and naging emotional lang talaga siya, feeling ko. I think she is just protecting not only me, but also her other talents. Kasi marami kaming talents niya na nandun, na part of the show. So si­yempre, may mga a­laga siyang nandun, nagin­g emotional lang siya."

Dingdong Dantes' 28th birthday wish: "For things to fall in the proper place."

Jake Cuenca: "Naiintindihan ko naman na hinahanap nila ang ginawa ko dati, pero naging test din naman po sa akin ito na at the end of the day, parang siyempre nandoon yung question sa utak ko na baka tinitilian lang nila ako dahil naghubad ako. Pero alam ko naman po na ang mga taong nagpupunta sa Bench fashion show, gustong makakita ng naka-brief. Doon ako masaya."

Richard Gomez jokes when asked about the issue concerning the Bench Blackout fashion event and some of its top models: "Alam mo, 'pag konti kayo, konti rin ang insecurities, e! Yun lang yun, e, di ba? Basta kailangan, masaya ka sa ginagawa mo."

Rufa Mae Quinto on Ruffa Gutierrez and Gretchen Barreto: "'Pag kaibigan, kaibigan talaga kahit ano'ng mangyari. Siyempre, nagti-text pa rin naman kami, may communication pa rin naman. Busy rin kasi sila, gaya ni Ruffa, at si Gretchen may iba ring career na pinagkakaabalahan. Wala talagang time."

Poll Update

Marian Rivera	1431 (42%)
Kristine Hermosa	363 (10%)
Anne Curtis	235 (6%)
Iza Calzado	76 (2%)
Jolina Magdangal	32 (0%)
Angel Locsin	759 (22%)
Angelika dela Cruz	191 (5%)
Yasmien Kurdi	82 (2%)
KC Concepcion	205 (6%)

GMA	1494 (47%)
ABS-CBN	1604 (51%)
RPN	14 (0%)
ABC5	9 (0%)
QTV	22 (0%)

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Marian Rivera FHM's Sexiest Woman 2008

Marian Rivera on FHM bash: "Ayoko namang ma-disappoint sila kung sakaling hindi ako darating. Ayokong maghintay sila sa wala. Kaya kahit na hectic ang taping sked ko for Dyesebel dahil one week din akong mawawala, pumunta pa rin ako. Kung ano ang ipinangako ko, tutuparin ko ‘yan."

Marian Rivera’s drawing power as a product endorser continues to grow. Only recently, the young actress signed up as the new endorser of Facial Care Centre.

Gary Valenciano: It was a Valenciano family affair last night at the Gary V: His Love concert of Gary Valenciano. Gary sang with his children, Paolo (top), Gabriel (bottom, left) and Kiana. Wife Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano was in the audience watching.

Billy Crawford on German Moreno "Kuya Germs": "Wala po siya rito kaya wala akong chance na kausapin siya. I tried, pero halata pong iniiwasan niya ako. I will wait na lamang ng time na makausap siya, sana bago ako bumalik sa States."

Dolphy and Zsa Zsa Padilla: For his 80^th birthday, Comedy King Dolphy wants to get married to his longtime partner Zsa Zsa Padilla. "Matagal ko nang wish ‘yan, nahihiya na rin ako sa sarili ko na ang nakalagay sa passport ko ay single pa rin ako pero ang dami ko nang anak ‘tsaka apo."

• Lucy Torres: "I always say every month, ‘I think I’m pregnant.’" July 19, 2008 10:54 PM
• Marian Rivera keeps her promise to attend FHM event July 19, 2008 08:17 AM
• Dolphy wishes to marry partner Zsa Zsa Padilla for his 80th birthday July 19, 2008 08:16 AM
• Lucy Torres-Gomez wants to see hubby Richard in a movie with Sharon or Dawn again July 18, 2008 06:54 PM
• TV Ratings (July 15-17): "Dyesebel" and "Magdusa Ka" still rule in Mega Manila July 18, 2008 03:58 PM
• Marian Rivera endorses beauty-cosmetic clinic July 18, 2008 03:25 PM
• Billy Crawford still being avoided by Kuya Germs July 18, 2008 03:15 PM
• Isabelle Diaz Daza undecided about joining Bb. Pilipinas but prefers to pursue studies July 18, 2008 02:30 PM
• Gary Valenciano's "Gary V: His Love" concert is both entertaining and spiritually enlightening July 18, 2008 01:51 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

Richard Gomez Lucy Torres 10 year anniversary

Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres have been married for 10 years now, and celebrated en grande in a grand celebration with a slew of celebrity friends, including Eddie Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Raymond, Annabelle Rama, Susan Roces, Mother Lily Monteverde, John Estrada, Bubbles Paraiso, and more.

Photo Gallery of Lucy Torres-Richard Gomez Anniversary Celebration

Kagabi, May 1, ay masayang idinaos ng mag-asawang Richard Gomez at Lucy Torres ang kanilang ika-sampung anibersaryo bilang mag-asawa. Ang tunay na date ng kanilang kasal ay April 28, pero itinaon na nila sa holiday na May 1 (Labor Day) ang kanilang party.



Matatandaang ikinasal sila sa St. Peter and Paul Parish Church sa Ormoc City (bayan ni Lucy) noong April 28, 1998, isang taon matapos makamit ni Richard ang matamis na "oo" ni Lucy, na aminadong long-time crush niya ang matniee idol ng dekada otsenta.



Nagkakilala ang dalawa noong gawin nila ang isang TV commercial para sa Lux shampoo noong 1993, na nasundan ng isa pa noong 1997.



Samantala, isang formal sit-down dinner ang inihanda ng mag-asawa para sa kanilang malalapit na mga kaibigan, na karamihan ay masasabing non-showbiz.



Ang pagtitipon ay ginanap sa Felix restaurant sa Greenbelt 5 sa Makati City na sosyong pag-aari ng magkakaibigang Ben Chan (na siyang ring may-ari ng Bench chain of stores), ang pamosong chef na si Florabel Kho (na siya ring may-ari ng Florabel sa Podium sa Ortigas, kung saan kasosyo rin niya si Ben Chan), at si Lucy Torres, na first time mag-venture sa food business.



"Naku, maliit na maliit lang naman ang amin dito," natatawang sabi ni Lucy nang batiin namin ang pagsabak niya sa business.



May dalawang linggo ring pinaghandaan ng mag-asawa ang anniversary party nilang ito. Sa paunang text invitation ni Goma (palayaw ni Richard) sa YES! magazine at PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ay pabirong sinabi ng aktor, "Kailangan nating mag-celebrate dahil konti na lang kami [sa showbiz] na nagtatagal ang pagsasama."



At dahil espesyal ang pagtitipon, nais na ring ipagmalaki ni Lucy—pati na rin nina Ben at Florabel na kapwa naroon at nakiki-istima—ang masasarap na putahe ng Felix restaurant, na ipinatikim nila sa kanilang mga bisita.



Bukod sa nonstop na paghahain ng mga appetizers at wine (both red and white), binusog ang lahat ng mga bisita sa espesyal na menu na binubuo ng: Crispy Prawns Salad with Tropical Fruits and Assorted Greens in Sesame Oil, Essence of Malunggay Soup with Tofu, and a choice of US Beef Top Blade in Truffle Sauce Served with Twice bake Potato & Broccoli Flowers or Grilled Lapu-lapu wrapped with Bacon in Lemon Butter sauce Served with Vegetable Risotto & Fresh Green Asparagus bilang main course.



Kabilang sa celebrities na nagsidatingan kagabi upang bumati at makisaya sa mag-asawa—pati na rin sa kanilang magandang unica hija na si Juliana—ay sina Armida "Tita Mydz" Siguion-Reyna, kasama ang asawang si Atty. Leonardo at ang kanilang manunulat na manugang na si Bibeth Orteza (sumunod lamang ang asawa nitong director na si Carlitos Siguion-Reyna); ang mag-asawang Eddie Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama na sinundan ng kanilang anak na si Raymond Gutierrez, host ng Philippine Idol, na kasama naman sina Ehra Madrigal at Bubbles Paraiso (mga kliyenteng talent ni Annabelle).



Pasado alas-diyes na ng gabi naman nang patakbong dumating ang kakambal ni Raymond na si Richard Gutierrez. Inabutan kasi ito ng biglaang pagbuhos ng summer rain habang binabaybay ang boardwalk Greenbelt 5. Si Richard ay very open sa pagsasabing idol niya ang kapangalan at ka-initial niya, si RG o Richard Gomez.



Samantala, nagsidatingan din ang ilan pang kaibigan ng mag-asawa, katulad na lamang ng Regal Films producer na si Mother Lily Monteverde; ang kanilang "Ma'am Wilma" sa GMA-7 na si Wilma Galvante; si Ms. Susan Roces, kasama ang manager at kaibigang si Dolor Guevarra at ang asawa nitong director na si Boots Plata; at ang co-manager ni KC Concepcion na si Shirley Kuan.



Naroon din si "Bespren" John Estrada ni Goma, gayundin ang malapit ding kaibigan ng aktor na si Jayvee Gayoso, na player ng Ginebra dati.



Namataan din namin sa isang sulok ang aktor na si Dino Guevarra, kasama ang kanyang non-showbiz lady love.



Present din siyempre ang mga magulang ni Lucy, kasama ang kanyang kapatid na si Mat; ang manager ng Gomez family na si Douglas Quijano; ang Bench at HerBench family nina Lucy, Goma, at Juliana; ang mga taga-L.E.N. Plus, Inc. (isang event organizing-venture) sa pangunguna ni Marilen Nuñez; mga kaibigang makeup artists, gaya nina Juan Sarte at Chechel Joson; ang paboritong fashion designer ni Lucy na si Randy Ortiz; at ilang mga katropa ni Goma sa kanyang mga hilig, gaya ng baseball, fishing, golf, at kung anu-ano pa.



Sa maikling pakikipagtsikahan sa mag-asawa, nalaman ng PEP na ang kanilang anniversary wish ay ang mabigyan na ng kalaro si Juliana.



"We've been trying," nakangiting sabi ni Lucy. PEP

Bea Alonzo Seventeen Cover

Bea Alonzo, a shirtless Aga Muhlach, Richard Gomez of Marimar, and Lucy Torres are on the covers of Men's Health, Seventeen, and Good Housekeeping for the month of January 2008. Get your copies now at all National bookstores nationwide!

Marimar 40-percent TV Ratings

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GMA7 is still the top rated TV network in the Philippines for both primetime and daytime TV as Marimar surpasses surpasses the 40-percent mark in TV ratings. And Vhong Navarro is the new Lastikman (video preview below).

October 15 (Monday)
Daytime:

1. Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap (GMA-7) - 22.1%
2. Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) - 21.5%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.3%
4. Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 19.5%
5. Couple or Trouble (GMA-7) - 17.8%
6. Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig (GMA-7) - 17.7%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
8. Takeshi's Castle (GMA-7) - 16.9%
9. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 16.1%
10. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%

Primetime:

1. Marimar (GMA-7) - 41.9%
2. Zaido (GMA-7) - 33.6%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 31%
4. Hwang Jini (GMA-7) - 28.7%
5. Jumong (GMA-7) - 26.7%
6. Lastikman (ABS-CBN) - 24.6%
7. Kokey (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 23%
9. Ysabella (ABS-CBN) - 21.2%
10. Pangarap Na Bituin (ABS-CBN) - 20.7%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

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