A Repost From Andreo Calonzo Of GMA News.TV

Bb. Pilipinas titlist, 2 others killed in car crash — report

GMANews.TV - Sunday, August 22

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A Binibining Pilipinas beauty contest titleholder and two of her companions were killed after their car crashed into a passenger bus in Camarines Sur on Saturday morning, a radio report said. Reigning Bb. Pilipinas Melody Gersbach, her driver Santos Ramos and her manager Alvin Orense died on the spot after the Innova car they were riding collided head-on with a Guevarra bus at Barangay Pawili in Bula town at past 11 a.m. Saturday, according to a report aired over Bombo Radyo. Camarines Sur provincial police director Col. Jonathan Ablang said in the report that Gersbach’s car came from Legazpi City in Albay and was heading to Naga City in Camarines Sur for a local beauty pageant when it figured in the accident.

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The fatalities were brought to a funeral parlor in Barangay Anayan in Pili town after the accident, the report said. Gersbach competed in the Miss International pageant in China last November, where she secured a spot in the semi-finals.—Andreo C. Calonzo/JV, GMANews.TV

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A Repost From From Marie Lozano Of ABS-CBN News

Kris earned P300M during 5-yr marriage to Yap: source

ABS-CBN - Wednesday, August 18

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Kris earned P300M during 5-yr marriage to Yap: source

MANILA, Philippines – The separation of estranged couple Kris Aquino and James Yap is expected to heat up further once they take up the division of their multi-million marital assets or property.

According to a court insider who read Aquino’s 11-page petition, President Benigno Aquino's youngest sister declared an income of more than P300 million in the past 5 years that she has been married to the basketball star.

Yap, on the other hand, earned more than P20 million, the court insider said.

The couple also owns a multi-million peso condominium in Makati where they moved in after selling their Valle Verde home in Pasig City.

According to Yap, they did not sign a pre-nuptial agreement when they got married in 2005.

As early as now, speculations are abound that Yap, a professional basketball player, has refused to sign Aquino's petition to nullify their marriage purportedly because he is demanding a huge amount of money and property from Aquino.

However, Yap’s camp has maintained that there is no truth to the rumors.

Yap and Aquino are among the high-profile couple celebrities in the country.

Custody

Meanwhile, a court is set to hear Yap's petition on Friday. He asked a court to grant him rights to visit his child, 3-year-old Baby James.

Lawyer Anne Sharlyne Goboy-Lapuz, Aquino's lawyer, said Yap is entitled to resort to all legal remedies available to him.

“We actually expected him to file a motion for visitation. As to whether Ms. Kris is amenable to visitation, she has no objections whatsoever. Both parties will just have to agree on the time and other arrangements,” the lawyer said in a text message to ABS-CBN News.

As to the issue of Baby James using his mother’s surname after the nullity of their marriage, she said that “we did not ask for it to spite Mr. Yap.”

“It is a legal consequence of the declaration of nullity of the marriage of the parties,” she explained.

Aquino has been advised by her lawyers not to talk about the case.

Yap, on the other hand, said he has never criticized his wife in public.

“Ever since naman quiet ako kahit anong pinag-aawayan namin. Talagang wala kayong maririnig sa amin,” he said. -Report from Marie Lozano, ABS-CBN News

Reposted From Marie Lozano of ABS CBN News

A Repost From ABS-CBN News

Krista Ranillo expecting first baby

ABS-CBN - Monday, August 16

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Krista Ranillo expecting first baby

Sexy actress Krista Ranillo weds her childhood sweetheart, Jefferson Niño Lim in California. (TV Grab, The Buzz)

MANILA, Philippines – Controversial sexy actress Krista Ranillo has announced that she is going to be a mom soon.

In her first television interview since tying the knot in the United States last week, Ranillo happily confirmed that she is carrying her first child. She quickly clarified that she did not get married because of the baby.

“[It’s] because we really love each other. Early stage pa ako ng pregnancy. Talagang ngayon, we are building a family together. So we’re both excited about that,” Ranillo told “The Buzz.”

Ranillo, daughter of actor Mat Ranillo III, wed Island Pacific Supermarket CEO Jefferson Niño Lim last August 8 in California. It was a small private Jewish-style ceremony held at the Hotel Maya.

Prior to the August 8 ceremony though, Ranillo disclosed in her “The Buzz” exclusive interview that they already exchanged “I dos” on July 14 in Norwalk in Connecticut.

“Kami lang po at wala pong mga witnesses ‘yon. It was very private and talagang reception namin after that sa burger place lang. Pagkatapos po noon nag-decide kami na, ‘Magpakasal naman tayo ng August 8 na parang more of a celebration lang. Imbitahan natin ang mga kaibigan natin tsaka mga kamag-anak natin,’” she said.

“’Yon po pinlano namin na very private lang. Actually, ang guest list lang namin nasa 32,33. Kaya lang ‘yon lang hindi din namin na-control, na-leak sa media…. Medyo lumaki ‘yong guest list so kinancel na lang po namin…. Pero the last minute we decided to push through with August 8,” she added.

At the height of the controversy linking her to People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao, Ranillo flew to the States to avoid the issue.

Life in the US

The sexy star admitted that she initially wanted to get into a fashion business in Los Angeles through the help of her cousin designer.

“Nag-usap kami ng pinsan ko na si David Tupaz, isa siyang designer dito sa LA and nag-usap kami na magco-collaborate kami ng younger line. Kasi ginagawa po niya mga bridal wear, mga gown para sa celebrities,” she said.

While in the US, Ranillo had crossed paths with Lim, her childhood sweetheart, again.

According to Ranillo, Lim is a businessman who graduated summa cum laude in a prestigious university in the US.

She said: “Siguro ‘yong qualities na gusto ko sa kanya is nakikita niya talaga kung ano ang kabutihan ng tao... wala kasing perfect na tao pero pag nahanap mo ang taong perfect sa’yo, ayaw mong lumipas pa ang isang araw na hindi kayo magkasama.”

Reports also said that Ranillo is expected to study law in the US.

Reposted From ABS-CBN News

A Repost From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown castaways revealed

PEP - Friday, August 13

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Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown castaways revealed

Slideshow: Showbiz Photos

Marami na ang nag-aabang sa third season ng Survivor Philippines na tinaguriang Celebrity Showdown dahil pawang mga kilalang showbiz personalities at celebrities ang kasali rito bilang mga bagong castaways.

Nauna nang naibunyag ang bagong host ng naturang toprating reality show ng GMA-7 na si Richard Gutierrez, bilang kapalit ni Paolo Bediones na lumipat sa TV5. Sumunod nga ay ang pagbibigay ng clues through promo plugs tungkol sa katauhan ng celebrity castaways.

Bago pa tuluyang ibunyag sa telebisyon ang pangalan ng mga kasali sa Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown ay nalaman na ng PEP (Phillippines Entertainment Portal) kung sinu-sino ang 18 celebrity castaways na magtutunggali sa iba't ibang challenges sa loob ng 40 days sa isang isla sa Thailand para makuha ang titulong Sole Celebrity Survivor.

Ang mga babaeng celebrity castaways ay binubuo nina actress Michelle Madrigal, sexy actress at hot mama Aubrey Miles, socialite at model Solenn Heussaff, actress Karen delos Reyes, Sexbomb member Aira Bermudez, champion athlete at long jump queen Elma Muros, StarStruck V Avenger Princess Snell, Bubble Gang regular cast member Mykah, at ang commercial model at personal assistant ni Piolo Pascual na si Moi Marcampo (na napanood sa pelikulang Kimmy Dora).

Kabilang naman sa mga lalaking celebrity castaways sina Brazilian-Japanese model-actor Akihiro Sato, model at rumored boyfriend ni Michelle Madrigal na si Jon Hall, actor Ahron Villena, TV host-actor Mico Aytona, StarStruck V Avenger Ian Batherson, celebrity veterinarian at Born To Be Wild host Doc Ferds Recio, Parokya ni Edgar bassist Buwi Meneses, athlete at model Ervic Vijandre (ex-boyfriend ni Marian Rivera), at comedian Pretty Trisha.

Ilan sa mga aabangang kaganapan sa isla ay isang pretty celebrity daw ang pinutakti ng insect bites sa buong katawan niya. Dalawang castaways naman ang non-stop daw ang awayan. Isang hunk daw ang nahubaran nang bonggang-bongga. Naospital naman ang isang castaway dahil sa isa sa mga challenges.

Ngayong Agosto na mapapanood ang Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown sa GMA-7.

Reposted From PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

A Repost From Manila Bulletin

John Lloyd clueless on why Sarah refused their third movie

Manila Bulletin - Thursday, August 12

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Box-Office King John Lloyd Cruz has no idea why Pop Star Sarah Geronimo backed out doing what would've been their third film together.

"Wala ako sa posisyon para magbigay o magsalita kung bakit hindi siya natuloy. 'Di ko talaga alam kung ano 'yong totoo reason," Lloydy said on "Showbiz News Ngayon," Aug. 11.

The still untitled film would've been the follow-up to the box office hit "You Changed My Life."

He said he had an inkling Sarah would come to that decision.

"Nakapanood ako ng isang interview na kung saan sinabi niya na medyo hesitant na nga siya na gawin 'yung third instalment ng "A Very Special Love." Gusto niya kasing mangyari iwan na 'yung success pa sa part two na lang, sa 'You Changed My Life.' Kuha naman natin 'yon," he said.

Without betraying any emotion, Lloydy added: "Sabi rin niya, okay lang naman siguro kung sa ibang project, ibang istorya na."

The actor heaved a sigh of relief now that the tax case filed against him by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has been scrapped by the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court "due to technicalities and lack of probable cause."

"'Pag may kaso kang kinasasangkutan, lagi kang nag-aalala, eh. Recently, naayos na. Lahat na ng mga parties na involved and concerned, okay, na-settle na. Sino ba naman ang hindi matutuwa noon na malinaw na, naayos na?" he said.

Reposted From Manila Bulletin

A Repost From Patricia Bermudez-Hizon Of Yahoo! Southeast Asia

Bitter…Sweet for James Yap

By Patricia Bermudez-Hizon – August 12th, 2010

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By Patricia Hizon
For Yahoo! Southeast Asia

When James Yap won his first MVP plum, he was also high on a pedestal of love, making his victory and success even sweeter. With his beloved wife Kris Aquino uplifting him on from the sidelines, James proudly hoisted that trophy which he dedicated to her, and they were happily ever after.

So much has happened in four years.

In the recently concluded Leo Awards, James Yap was again adjudged as the best among the crop of superstars, but his wife Kris Aquino was no longer on the sidelines, neither was their son Baby James, whom he dedicated that MVP trophy he cradled to.

So much has happened in four years.

During his acceptance speech in front of thousands of spectators at the Araneta Coliseum and millions more watching on television, everyone hung on to every word to hear what he had to say.

“Alam naman nating lahat kung ano yung pinagdaanan ko sa personal ko na buhay,” every one cheered. “Talagang nag papa-thank you ako kay God na binigyan ako ng strength na mag focus every game and talagang proud na proud ako sa sarili ko dahil nag perform ako ng mabuti.”

James went on and thanked his family, the team, the management, and even Coach Ryan Gregorio who is already headed to coach Meralco. The coliseum once again came to a roar when he thanked the fans, specially his ever so supportive Yapsters (fan club).

He paused for a while and bit his lip. Let out a deep breath, as if preparing to say something Earth shattering. But he seemed to have bought himself some time to calculate his next move by filling in more words of heartfelt gratitude to his managers (and there are a few of them), and the fans (didn’t he thank the fans already?). He thanked the PBA, the Press Corps, Solar TV (you’re welcome), then another pause and deep breath.

“Gusto ko i-dedicate ito sa special kong…. Uhm…… Tao sa buhay ko.. walang iba kungdi yung anak ko si Baby James”, and the crowd went wild. I got all choked up when he directly addressed his son “Para sa yo to, I love you. Miss na miss na kita”.

He wanted to say more it seemed. He looked down on the ground and said “syempre gusto kong…”, then all of a sudden knocked some senses into him and just thanked everyone again and ended it there.

Less is more, they say. His short speech spoke volumes.

Reposted From Patricia Bermudez-Hizon Of Yahoo! Southeast Asia

A Repost From Karen de Castro Of iGMA.TV

iGMA: Eugene on ‘Comedy Queen’ tag: 'Ok na po akong tawagin bilang artista'

08/10/2010 | 05:53 PM

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Sa dami ng kanyang mga projects ngayon, kinikilala na si Ms. Eugene Domingo bilang Kapuso Comedy Queen. Ano kaya ang kanyang reaction dito?

Isa sa mga pinaka-busy at nag-e-evolve na artista sa showbiz ngayon si Eugene Domingo. May dalawa siyang shows sa Kapuso Network ngayon, ang Wachamakulit at Comedy Bar.

Malapit na rin lumabas ang kanyang movie, ang Mamarazzi. And on Saturday ay magsisimula na ang kanyang bagong show sa GMA, ang Jejemom, kung saan isang bagong Eugene na naman ang mapapanood ng kanyang mga fans.

How does she keep her characters fresh?

“Importante na makausap ko 'yung creative team," Eugene said. “Itatanong ko kung ano yung itsura nung character kung saan papunta, kung ano’ng istorya, kung sinu-sino’ng mga kasama. Minsan kasi yung excitement nanggagaling sa looks, at saka dun sa combination ng mga artistang kasama mo. In other words, pakialamera ako," biro niya.

Kitang-kita naman na effective ang kanyang pagiging very hands-on sa kanyang mga projects. Sa dami ng kanyang mga projects sa GMA ngayon, siya na ang tinatawag na Kapuso Comedy Queen. Ano kaya ang kanyang reaksiyon tungkol dito?

“Una po sa lahat, nagpapasalamat po ako sa mga title," sagot ni Eugene. “Pero sasabihin ko po, mula sa aking puso, okay na po akong tawagin bilang artista."

Dagdag niya, “Ako po ay isang artista and I am blessed that I am a working actor, and that I am given a chance to do different roles and different types of work bilang artista."

Samantala, wala naman daw siyang intensyon na makipaglaban sa kanyang mga kapwa comedienne sa industriya.

“Hindi po ako mahilig makipaglaban. Ang hilig ko ay makipag-collaborate. Uso pa ba ‘yun, pakikipaglaban?" pahayag niya.

Siguro dahil sa kanyang pananaw na ito kaya tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang pasok ng mga projects kay Eugene. Kasama na dito ang kanyang napipintong pagbalik sa role na naging malaking bahagi ng kanyang pagsikat bilang isang box-office hit comedienne.

“Sa susunod na taon, magki-Kimmy Dora na kami," she revealed.

Very thankful naman siya sa lahat ng nakukuha niyang mga projects ngayon.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng sumusugal, lalong-lalo na dito sa GMA na binibigyan ako ng iba’t-ibang klase ng palabas. At ako naman ay nangangako sa abot ng aking makakaya ay magampanan ko ang ibinibigay sa aking trabaho," Eugene said. - Karen de Castro, iGMA.tv