Monday, September 26, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Camille Prats on the death of her husband: "I don't understand why I had to lose him at this very early age."



"The entire year na nagpapagamot siya, he has gone through so much pain. Hirap na hirap na hirap na hirap na talaga siya na minsan, hindi ko alam kung ipagdadasal ko ba na pahabain pa yung buhay niya pero ganito, or kung kunin na lang siya para hindi siya mahirapan. So, hindi ko na alam kung alin dun yung hihilingin ko. But more than that, I was really praying for a miracle that he will get better," says Camille Prats about the ordeal she went through when her husband Anthony Linsangan was diagnosed with cancer.

Camille Prats on the death of her husband: "I don't understand why I had to lose him at this very early age."

Rommel Gonzales


Isang araw pagkatapos pumanaw ng kanyang mister na si Anthony Linsangan, sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay nagpaunlak ng panayam ang aktres na si Camille Prats.

Sumakabilang buhay si Anthony kahapon, September 23, dahil sa nasopharyngeal cancer sa edad lamang na 31. (CLICK HERE to read related story.)

Sa mismong burol ni Anthony sa Heritage Park sa Taguig City nakausap ng Startalk si Camille. Ipinalabas ang naturang interview kaninang hapon, September 24.

YOUNG WIDOW. Dito ay ipinahayag ng 26-year-old actress ang kanyang saloobin sa pagkamatay ng kanyang asawa.

"Okay naman, medyo... siyempre mahirap.

"Pero siguro, the family, ako, medyo nakita... hindi naman nakita, pero hinanda naman namin ang sarili namin na kung sakali man na dito papunta...

"Pero siyempre, mahirap pa din.

"Hindi ka makapaniwala kasi he's very young. At that time, he was only turning 30."

Ang tinutukoy ni Camille ay magti-thirty years old pa lang noon si Anthony nang ma-diagnose siya na may cancer. Stage 4 na ang cancer ni Anthony nang matuklasan na meron siya nito.

Patuloy pa niya, "So siyempre, parang hindi totoo.

"Kasi parang hindi... it's not possible for someone his age to acquire a disease like that.

"Pero ni-rule out agad yung cancer kasi nga sa edad niya.

"Tapos iyon, so when we found out that it was cancer, siyempre parang hindi ako makapaniwala na parang we had to go through it.

"But of course, we had hope.

"Kaya kami nag-resort to treatment and all those things, kasi nga we had hope that he will get better at kakayanin niya.

"Kasi nga bata pa siya."

DRAWING STRENGTH. Ikinuwento rin ni Camille ang mga pinagdaanan nila nang matuklasan nilang may cancer si Anthony.

"Mga around June, kasi we got married March of last year, so mga June, medyo masakit na yung jaw niya sa left [side].

"Tapos nagkaroon na siya ng parang lymph node or nagkaroon na ng bukol so we had that checked.

"Siguro until mga... from June, we started doing check-ups around June until September.

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Friday, September 16, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Charice sings theme song of Final Fantasy XIII-2

Charice sings theme song of Final Fantasy XIII-2


According to the Final Fantasy and More blog, the "Yakusoku no Basho/New World" theme song was performed by Mai Fukui in Japanese while the English version was performed by Filipino singer Charice.

Those playing Final Fantasy XIII-2 will soon be able to hear the voice of Charice as they navigate the Japanese role-playing game.

Charice's second track from her Infinity album has been chosen as the theme song of Final Fantasy XIII-2.

Titled "New World," part of the lyrics go: "Baby I'm gonna see the new world / With nothing but the love you gave me." This song was written by Koichi Tabo of Superfly for Charice's Japan exclusive album.

According to the Final Fantasy and More blog, "Yakusoku no Basho, which translates to "Place of Promise", will be available as a single on November 23, 2011. The Limited Edition single will have a code that will unlock a bonus item within the game."

The said entry also points out: "The English version will only be in Japan on the Xbox version."

The "Yasusoku no Basho/New World" theme song was performed by Mai Fukui in Japanese while the English version was performed by Filipino singer Charice.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

<strong>(UPDATED) </strong>Shalani Soledad now engaged to Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo; gets a diamond ring from him



"He doesn't bring women to the house unless he is serious," says Agriculture Undersecretary Berna Romulo-Puyat after revealing that her brother, Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo, already introduced Shalani Soledad to their family. Shalani is currently dating the Pasig City congressman.

(UPDATED) Shalani Soledad now engaged to Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo; gets a diamond ring from him


Valenzuela City councilor and TV host Shalani Soledad is now engaged to Pasig City representative Roman Romulo.

The announcement was made by Rep. Romulo in an interview with ABS-CBN.

Rep. Romulo proposed to Shalani at the Our Lady of Fatima church in Valenzuela City.

According to the lawmaker, they are eyeing to settle down next year.

Rep. Romulo also revealed that he first asked for Shalani's hand from her mother, Mrs. Evelyn Soledad, three weeks ago.

Mrs. Soledad said, "I admire the courage and honor of Rep. Roman Romulo in seeking me out and telling me his intentions with my daughter Shalani."

She added that she cried when Rep. Romulo personally went to her to ask permission to marry her daughter.

Meanwhile, Rep. Romulo's sister, Agriculture Undersecretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, confirmed reports that her brother gave Shalani a diamond ring. (CLICK HERE to read related article.)

Puyat confirmed this in a chat with reporters during the budget hearing for her agency at the House of Representatives, Quezon City.

According to a PEP source, the diamond ring is an heirloom given by Rep. Romulo's mom, Rosie Lovely Tecson Romulo.

Based on a report by Lira Dalangin-Fernandez of News 5, Usec. Puyat also mentioned that Shalani is "well-liked" by the Romulo family.

The 44-year-old representative of the lone district of Pasig City has already introduced Shalani to his family, which only means that Rep. Romulo is serious about the former girlfriend of President Noynoy Aquino.

"He doesn't bring women to the house unless he is serious," Usec. Puyat told the media.

According to the report, Rep. Romulo regularly fetches the 31-year-old city councilor from TV5 Studio in Novaliches after every episode of Wil Time Bigtime.

They also go to Quiapo church together whenever they can, Usec. Puyat revealed.

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Kris Aquino on settlement with James Yap: "It was fair. I don't think he was greedy."



"I'm doing everything I love and I'm surrounded with the people I love... Hindi nga ibibigay lahat ni God sa iyo. So, kung ang lovelife di niya ibigay, okay lang, darating yun," says Kris Aquino.

Kris Aquino on settlement with James Yap: "It was fair. I don't think he was greedy."


May lumabas na report na "P48 million" diumano ang nakuhang pera ni James Yap sa settlement ng annulment case nila ng dating asawa na si Kris Aquino.

Dahil nga raw rito kaya binibiro ng ibang tao ang PBA player na ang yaman-yaman na raw nito, at naging "instant millionaire" na raw ito dahil sa perang nakuha sa nasabing settlement.

Pero sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Kris, sa first shooting day ng pelikula nila ni Dingdong Dantes na Segunda Mano noong September 5, dinepensahan ng TV host-actress ang dating asawa tungkol sa balitang lumabas.

"No, I won't comment, papagalitan ako ni Judge," simula niya.

"Alam ninyo, 'wag naman nilang maliitin si James. MVP [Most Valuable Player] naman siya, malaki naman ang kita niya.

"Ayoko din naman kasi na sabihin niya na wala na nga ako sa buhay niya, nakikialam pa ako.

"Hayaan n'yo na siya kasi hinahayaan naman niya ako.

"Kanina was our last hearing, so I wish him well."

Kuwento pa ni Kris, "The kids spent the weekend with him coz I was abroad and, in fairness to him, pati si Josh isinama niya. They went to Subic. "

Si Josh ang anak ni Kris mula sa dati niyang karelasyon na si Phillip Salvador.

"Okay kami and, you know, we're not close, and I'm not pretending na close kami. It's not like we talk, we text.

"We're civil and he's good to my children, so okay na yun."

BIMBY UNDERSTANDS. Hindi ba siya nahihirapan na ipaliwanag kay Bimby ang sitwasyon nila ni James?

"Ay, okay naman siya kasi yesterday, hinatid siya ng Papa niya.

"Nagkasalubong kami sa lobby, tapos parang nilalapit niya ang mga kamay namin.

"Tapos tinanong namin siya nung umalis ang Papa niya, 'Do you like your Papa to stay here?'

"Sabi niya, 'No, Mama, because he'll be bored here with us.'

"Sabi ko, 'Why?'

Ang sagot niya, 'Because he likes other things... What does he like, basketball. What do you like, movies.'

"I asked him again, 'How often do you like to see Papa?'

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

<strong>PEP EXCLUSIVE: </strong>Princess Snell denies she is pregnant with Manny Pacquiao's child; apologizes to Jinkee Pacquiao for the rumor


Mapapanood bukas sa programang Startalk si Princess Snell para patunayang hindi siya ang tinutukoy sa isang kumakalat na blind item sa social networking site na Twitter. Ayon sa naturang blind item, isang young actress daw ang malapit nang isilang kanyang anak sa karelasyong personalidad na may asawa.

PEP EXCLUSIVE: Princess Snell denies she is pregnant with Manny Pacquiao's child; apologizes to Jinkee Pacquiao for the rumor


Ngayong gabi, September 9 ay muling nag-trending topic sa Twitter Philippines si pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.

Ito ay dahil sa napabalitang planong tumakbo ng Sarangani congressman bilang gobernador sa 2013 elections at bise presidente naman sa 2016.

Bukod dito ay napag-uusapan din ang tungkol sa isang blind item na kumakalat tungkol sa isang may asawang personalidad na nakabuntis daw ng isang young actress.

Ayon sa mga usap-usapan sa Twitter, ang tinutukoy ng blind item na ito ay si Manny raw at ang young actress naman daw ay ang Starstuck V avenger na si Princess Snell.

Kani-kanina lang ay nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa telepono si Princess habang pauwi ito galing sa taping ng programang Startalk.

Hindi nagdalawang-isip si Princess na sumagot sa mga katanungan tungkol sa isyu.

Ayon kay Princess, "I didn't know [na pinag-uusapan na pala ako].

"Pagdating ko sa trabaho, sinabi na lang sa 'kin ng mga kasamahan ko na gano'n nga daw.

"It's not true," paglilinaw ng 19-anyos na host-actress.

Hindi rin lubos maisip ni Princess kung saan nagmula ang tsismis na ito.

"I have no idea. Noon, I got a text na random lang. Someone told me if I'm pregnant.

"Hindi ko naman pinansin kasi akala ko kalokohan lang.

"Then after, mga two, o three weeks ago, sinasabi sa kin na nasa FB [Facebook] na.

Ano sa tingin niya ang dahilan kung bakit pilit siyang inili-link kay Manny bagamat minsan na nitong nilinaw na wala silang ugnayan sa isang interview niya sa Startalk?

"Ewan ko. Siguro gusto nilang sirain si Manny or gusto rin nila akong sirain, kasi apektado din naman ako dito," saad niya.


CONDO UNIT AND CAR FROM MANNY? Muli ring nilinaw ni Princess ang napabalita noon na niregaluhan umano siya ni Manny ng condominium unit at kotse.

"Siguro yung condo, bibili pa lang ako next year. Pero, hindi po galing kay Manny ang ipambibili ko do'n.

"Nagre-rent ako ngayon, hindi ako nakatira sa parents ko. Pero yung kinikita ko din ang pinambabayad ko do'n.

"Wala po akong condo [unit].

"Yung kotse, may kotse po ako pero ako po ang bumili. Hindi rin po bigay 'yon ni Manny."

MESSAGE TO JINKEE. Nagbigay naman ng mensahe si Princess sa kabiyak ni Manny na si Jinkee Pacquiao.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Lea Salonga named as one of the judges of Miss Universe 2011



Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga was chosen by the Miss Universe Organization to sit as one of the judges at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant on September 12 (September 13, Manila time) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Lea Salonga named as one of the judges of Miss Universe 2011



In-announce na ng Miss Universe Organization, spearheaded by its president Paula M. Shugart and NBC Universal head Donald J. Trump, ang celebrities and experts na uupo bilang mga judge sa 60th Miss Universe pageant.

Gaganapin ang Miss Universe 2011 sa Credicard Hall sa Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 12. Mapapanood ang pageant in more than 90 countries, including the Philippines, through ABS-CBN.

Kabilang sa mga hurado this year ang Pinay international theater actress and singer na si Lea Salonga.

Kasama ni Lea sa judges' panel sina Helio Castroneves, three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500; Connie Chung, US broadcast legend; Isabeli Fontana, Brazilian supermodel; Vivica Fox, actress and television producer; Adrienne Maloof of Bravo's hit series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; at Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003.

Nakilala si Lea Salonga sa buong mundo dahil sa pagganap niya bilang Kim sa hit stage musical na Miss Saigon noong 1989.

She went on to win numerous theater awards (for best actress in a musical) mula sa Lawrence Olivier Award ng West End, London hanggang sa prestigious Tony Awards in Broadway.

Si Lea ang pang-limang Pinoy na napiling maging judge sa Miss Universe.

Ang unang Pinoy na nag-judge sa prestihiyosong beauty pageant na ito ay si Carlos P. Romulo. He was the secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs sa mga administrasyon nina President Elpidio Quirino, President Diosdado Macapagal, at President Ferdinand Marcos.

He sat as judge sa 1974 Miss Universe held here in the Philippines. Ang nanalo that year ay si Amparo Muñoz ng Spain.

Pangalawang Pinoy na naging judge sa Miss Universe ay ang international Filipino designer at founder ng The Natori Company na si Josie Cruz-Natori.

Naging judge siya sa 1989 Miss Universe held in Cancun, Mexico. Angela Visser of Holland won the crown that year.

Ang Pop Diva naman na si Kuh Ledesma ang ikatlong Pinoy na naging judge ng Miss Universe held in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1991. Si Lupita Jones ng bansang Mexico ang siyang nag-uwi ng korona that year.

Ang ika-apat ay ang Chinese-Filipino businessman na si Dr. Emilio T. Yap during the 1994 Miss Universe, na ginanap dito sa Manila, kunsaan nanalo si Sushmita Sen of India.

Si Shamcey Supsup ang representative ng Pilipinas sa taong ito. Mataas ang expectations sa kanya dahil naging 4th runner-up last year ang ating kandidata na si Maria Venus Raj.

Maugong ang balita na isa si Shamcey sa may pinakamataas na boto sa online poll ng Miss Universe 2011.

Ang kandidata kasi na makakuha ng pinakamaraming online votes ay automatic na mapapabilang sa semi-finalists.

Ang magiging host ng Miss Universe 2011 ay sina Andy Cohen of Bravo's Watch What Happens: Live and Natalie Morales of NBC's The Today Show.

Anchor hosts naman sina Jeannie Mai of Style Network's How Do I Look at ang Miss USA 2004 na si Shandi Finnessy.

Ang performers naman ay ang Granmy-nominated singer/songwriter na si Bebel Gilberto at Brazilian native pop singer na si Claudia Leitte.

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Monday, September 5, 2011

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Andi Eigenmann names Albie Casiño as the father of her child



"Maybe instead of feeling bad that Albie left me to take on this responsibility by myself, I should thank him for giving me the opportunity go out and find genuine happiness once again," says Andi Eigenmann, who finally admitted in her blog that Albie Casiño is the father of her child.

Andi Eigenmann names Albie Casiño as the father of her child


Mula nang lumabas ang balita tungkol sa pagbubuntis ng young actress na si Andi Eigenmann, naging malaking palaisipan na sa karamihan ang katauhan ng ama ng kanyang dinadala.

Dalawang pangalan ang lumutang kasabay ng balitang ito—si Albie Casiño, na dating nobyo niya, at si Jake Ejercito, na napapabalitang kasalukuyang nobyo niya. (CLICK HERE to related story.)

Naging tahimik si Andi tungkol dito.

Gayunman, naging vocal ang kanyang mga kapamilya tungkol sa ama ng kanyang anak; lalo na ang kanyang daddy na si Mark Gil.

Sa panayam ni Mark Gil sa The Buzz ay nagparating ito ng matatapang na pahayag sa itinuturong ama ng dinadala ni Andi. (CLICK HERE for related article.)

Pero ngayon, tila si Andi na mismo ang naglagay ng tuldok sa mga usap-usapan sa kung sino ang tunay na ama ng kanyang dinadala.

MOTHER AT 21. Kahapon, September 4, ay isiniwalat na ni Andi sa kanyang blog entry, na may title na "The Good That Won't Come Out Chapter: Deux", ang pangalan ng ama ng kanyang anak—si Albie Casiño.

Ipinarating din ni Andi sa kanyang blog entry ang kanyang sentimyento sa maagang pagbubuntis niya.

Aniya, "As soon as I have learned to embrace the fact that instead of having a child at the age of 29, it was blessed upon me as early as now."

Dagdag pa niya, bagamat nabuntis siya ng mas maaga kaysa sa kanyang pinaplano, tingin niya'y hindi ito magiging hadlang upang matupad niya ang kanyang mga pangarap.

"All those points that would usually bring me to endless tears, have remained to be dreams, STILL highly possible from coming true.

"Amidst the lack of maternal instincts, and no ounce of being nurturing or maternal whatsoever, I am now undoubtedly ready to raise a child on my own."

THE FATHER OF HER CHILD. Kasabay ng kanyang pagsasabi ng saloobin, tila hindi na rin napigilan ni Andi na banggitin ang ama ng kanyang dinadala— si Albie.

Pero, walang bahid ng galit o sama ng loob ang mga binitawang salita ni Andi sa dati nitong nobyo.

Wika niya, "Maybe instead of feeling bad that Albie left me to take on this responsibility by myself, I should thank him for giving me the opportunity go out and find genuine happiness once again."

Dagdag pa niya, "I'd obviously love for him to be around eventually.

"You know, to save myself the struggle to find a good way to explain his absence to his child.

"At the same time, I'd understand. Cus after all, I have no idea who or what kind of a person all the fame and fortune has turned him into now.

"All I hope is that he's well."

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Friday, September 2, 2011

Shalani Soledad is dating a congressman



While everybody thought that politician-TV host Shalani Soledad has something going on with Wil Time Bigtime co-host Willie Revillame, the lovely councilor of Valenzuela City is now dating a congressman—Pasig representative Roman Romulo (inset).

Shalani Soledad is dating a congressman


Guess who Shalani Soledad is dating?

Roman Romulo!

Roman is the representative of the lone district of Pasig City.

He is also the son of former Department of Foreign Affairs chief Alberto Romulo, and brother of Guadalupe Romulo, Mons Romulo-Tantoco, Bernadette Romulo, and Erwin Romulo, the editor of soon-to-launch Esquire Philippines.

Shalani and Roman were seen around midnight today, September 2, in Baclaran church.

The couple were also spotted last week at The Peninsula Manila Hotel.

Roman reportedly said to friends that the relationship is "Umuusbong pa lang."

Shalani, who is a councilor of Valenzuela City, has always said that her love is "politics."

Roman, being a lawmaker, obviously fits the bill.

Shalani came into the public eye when she became the girlfriend of then-Senator Noynoy Aquino. But the two broke shortly after PNoy won in the Presidential elections last year.

Shalani was also linked to her co-host in the TV5 variety-game show Wil Time Bigtime, Willie Revillame. But apparently, it was all talk.

PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) has already gotten in touch with both Shalani and Roman for their respective statements.

As soon as we hear from them, PEP will immediately post their reactions.

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