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"Ako naman hanggang ngayon, ayoko ng tinatawag akong 'Superstar' ako, e. Basta ang sa akin, yung makagawa ng, at least, kahit paano, naaalala nila yung mga pelikula na ginawa ko na makabuluhan," says Nora Aunor on being remembered by her fans even after long absence from showbiz.

Nora Aunor reunites with ex-husband Christopher de Leon and son Ian de Leon in TV5 mini-series

Sa story conference ng gagawing mini-series ni Nora Aunor sa TV5 na may pamagat na Sa Ngalan ng Ina, sinabi ng main director nito na si Mario O'Hara (second unit director si Jon Red) na mistulang reunion ng classic movie niyang Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos ang muling pagsasama ng Superstar at ang dalawa nitong leading men sa pelikula—sina Christopher de Leon at Bembol Roco.

Ang Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos ay ang 1976 movie ni O'Hara, kunsaan nagwagi ng dalawang Best Actress awards si Nora (Famas at Gawad Urian nung 1977).

Itinuturing ding isang classic movie ang Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos ng mga kritiko dahil sa maayos na pagkakalahad ng istorya nito, magandang cinematography, wastong mga detalye tungkol sa Japanese Occupation ng Pilipinas, at makinis na direksiyon.

Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa 58-year-old Superstar kaninang hapon, August 16, sa Max's Roces kunsaan ginawa ang storycon, sinabi nitong masayang-masaya siya sa muling pagsasama nila ng mga co-star niya sa classic O'Hara wartime drama.

"Talagang masayang-masayang-masaya," sambit ni Nora.

"Masayang-masaya ako sa lahat-lahat. 'Tsaka siyempre ngayon lang uli kami magkakasama ni Boyet [Christopher], tapos kasama ko pa si Mario, si Bembol, at tapos makakasama ko pa si Osang [Rosanna Roces]."

Pero nakadagdag pa sa kasiyahan ni Nora ang pagkakasama rin sa cast ng Sa Ngalan ng Ina ng anak nila ni Boyet na si Ian de Leon.

"Kasi si Ian noon, nung ginagawa namin yung Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, baby pa talaga 'yan.

"Ngayon, tingnan mo naman, mas matangkad pa sa daddy niya."

Mistula ngang family affair na rin ang proyekto niyang ito sa Kapatid network dahil nandun nga silang tatlo—sina Nora, Boyet, at Ian.

"Noon, baby lang si Ian. Ngayon katrabaho na namin ni Boyet!" natatawang sabi pa ni Ate Guy.

NEW GENERATION OF ACTORS. Mula nang umuwi si Ate Guy sa Pilipinas, may mga artista nang nagpahayag ng kagustuhan nilang makatrabaho siya.

Mga artistang malaki ang paghanga sa husay ni Nora sa pagganap at yung mga gusto lang talagang makasama o makaeksena siya dahil siya nga ang itinuturing na nag-iisang Superstar.

Ilan pa sa mga artistang ito ay mga kabataan o yung mga bagong nakikilala ngayon.

Hiningi ng PEP ang reaksiyon ni Nora tungkol dito.

"Ang sarap sa pakiramdam nun, di ba? Biro mo ang daming kabataan ngayon at ganyan ang ida-dialogue nila... Wow!

"Sa akin, para bang karangalan ko yun. Na ganun ang sinasabi ng mga kabataang artista natin, na alam kong magagaling din sila na umarte.

"Kung pupuwede nga lang sana, lahat yun, makasama ko talaga, e," saad pa niya.

FANS' LOYALTY THEN AND NOW. Obserbasyon ng mga nakasubaybay sa ebolusyon ng local na showbiz, hindi na maaaring maulit ang tinaguriang "Noramania" na nangyari noong late 1960s hanggang early '70s. Iba raw kasi ang loyalty ng fans noong araw sa loyalty ng fans ngayon.

Tinanong ng PEP si Nora kung sang-ayon siya sa ganitong obserbasyon.

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Anne Curtis wearing a black Rajo Laurel dress, Jul B. Dizon earrings and Chanel clutch purse at the first annual Philippine Fashion Ball.

FASHION SPOTLIGHT: Anne Curtis at the Philippine Fashion Ball

Talk about being fashionably late.

Showtime host Anne Curtis arrived at the Manila Peninsula Hotel around ten o'clock in the evening last night, August 15, for the first annual Philippine Fashion Ball.

She was late, for a fact, because the program started around nine.

However, her arrival with boyfriend Erwan Heusaff certainly did not go unnoticed.

The 26-year old actress stunned onlookers with her daring Rajo Laurel cutout dress which, on its own, deserves a standing ovation!

It's quite hard to decide who or which—between Anne and her dress—is hotter.

For one, Anne looked gorgeous with her hair tied back in a slick ponytail.

Her face stayed fresh with very little makeup and just a pop of color from her ruby red lips, plus, a pair of black diamond earrings.

She had an aura about her that was simply inviting as she strode like a vamp inside the ballroom.

Her dress, on the other hand, stole much attention.

"Actually, Rajo just made this dress for me. He became my fairy godmother today," the actress told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and a bunch of other reporters eager to take a closer look.

The black gown had a turtle neckline and long sleeves. On an average dress, those would've hidden much of her skin in plain sight.

But the designer chose to use it otherwise as bases to hold up the mesh fabric.

The velvet parts left almost nothing to the imagination as her cleavage, parts of her tummy, the entire sides of her body (from underarm down to her legs), and her backside were all tastefully exposed.

"It's just so perfect kaya buti na lang Rajo was there to give me a dress for tonight," she said with a smile.

Anne also wore a pair of earrings from Jul B. Dizon and toted in one hand a white clutch purse from Chanel which completed her look.

Perhaps our best bet is to say that the hot black gown complemented Anne's natural sultry beauty.

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Kasabay ng excitement ng Hollywood star at hotel heiress na si Paris Hilton ay ang lungkot nito matapos mawala ang dalawang iPhones niya, bago lumapag ang sinasakyan niyang eroplano dito sa Maynila.

Paris Hilton loses two iPhones before landing in Manila

Ilang araw rin pinanabikan ng kanyang fans ang pagdating sa bansa ng Hollywood star at hotel heiress na si Paris Hilton.

Kagabi, bandang 11:20, lumapag sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) ang flight ER 334, na sinasakyan ni Paris.

Sa Twitter account ng Hollywood star, ipinarating nito ang kanyang pagkatuwa sa dami ng taong naghintay sa airport para abangan ang kanyang pagdating.

Aniya, "Mabuhay Philippines! I just arrived, thousands of fans waiting at the airport when I walked in. I feel so welcomed here! Mahal ko kayo! :)"

LOST PHONE. Gayunman, ang saya ni Paris ay naunahan ng lungkot, matapos mawala ang dalawa nitong cell phones.

Ayon sa article ng ABS-CBN News kanina, August 15, sinabi nitong nawala daw ang naturang mga cell phone bago lumapag ang kanyang eroplano dito sa Manila.

Kaagad naman hiningan ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ng pahayag ang NAIA airport tungkol sa insidenteng ito.

Paglilinaw ng Media Relations ng NAIA, base daw sa report na ipinasa sa kanila, dalawang iPhones ang nawala sa Hollywood actress.

Gayunman, hindi daw nila sagot ang pagkawala nito, dahil hindi rin matiyak ng aktres kung sa airport ba sa Dubai niya ito nawala, o sa sinasakyan nitong eroplano.

PNOY COURTESY CALL. Limang araw raw mamamalagi si Paris dito sa ating bansa.

Sa limang araw raw na iyon, may kumakalat na balitang magke-courtesy call daw si Paris kay Pangulong Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

Kaya naman sa panayam ng DZRB kay Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, nilinaw niya ang naturang issue.

Dito'y itinanggi niya ang kumakalat na balitang ito.

"Sa amin pong pagkakaalam, wala po. Wala pong naibibigay na advice sa amin," pagtanggi ng spokesperson ng Pangulo.

"However, we are coordinating with the President's private office kung sakali pong mayroon talagang courtesy call."

Narito si Paris sa Pilipinas para sa pagbubukas ng kanyang luxury store sa SM Megamall, at para tumulong sa paggawa ng disenyo para sa isang real estate property sa Parañaque.

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Kim Chiu talks about her transformation as a guy for her upcoming primetime series

by Jocelyn Dimaculangan
Friday, August 12, 2011 12:45 AM
Photography: Noel Orsal (main)

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After shooting scenes in Hong Kong and Macau, My Binondo Girl cast members may shoot more scenes in China, particularly Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Kim Chiu is cast as Jade, a young girl who pretends to be a boy named Yuan (inset) in order to please her father.

Before the press conference of My Binondo Girl took place yesterday, August 11, a brief ritual was conducted to ensure blessings for everyone present.

Near the stage, a table had been set up where five apples, five oranges and crispy pata were arranged around a lit candle.

The smell of incense filled the second floor of Choi Garden in Annapolis St. as incense sticks were lit up and given to members of the press. People were then instructed to slowly turn to face different sides of the room. Afterwards, the incense sticks were placed around the candle.

According to members of production, they did this ritual everyday before they started shooting their scenes in Hong Kong.

According to My Binondo Girl director Malu Sevilla, they went to Hong Kong to shoot the offices of the company owned by Chen Sy (played by Richard Yap). The cast members also went to Macau to shoot key scenes of ABS-CBN's upcoming primetime series.

Business unit head Deo Endrinal told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that they are hoping to shoot more scenes in China, particularly Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

When asked how it was like to shoot in Hong Kong, lead actress Kim Chiu recalls, "Hindi kami masyadong nakapaglibot sa Hong Kong pero maganda dun ang mga tiangge, mura lang ang mga gamit. Nag Macau rin kami, ang ganda doon. First tim ko dun. Na-amaze ako...para siyang mini Las Vegas. Ang ganda!

"Sa Binondo nag-shoot rin kami. Nakakatuwa ang mga tao sa Binondo kasi napanood yata nila ang Gandang Gabi Vice [Vice Ganda's show wherein Kim revealed that she is fond of eating siomai]. Yung ibang Chinese nagbibigay sila ng siomai sa akin. Sabi ko, 'parang nauumay ako.' May malaki, may maliit, iba-iba."

The cast and crew have been shooting for two and a half months already. My Binondo Girl revolves around a young girl named Jade who grew up with a loving mother Zheny (Ai-Ai delas Alas) and a loving grandmother Amor (Gina Pareño). Despite her tough exterior, she still yearns for the love and approval of her Chinese father, Chen Sy (Richard Yap).

Jade will stop at nothing to win her father's heart, even if it means changing her identity and pretend to be a boy under the guise of Yuan.

Mutya Orquia serves as the young Kim Chiu in this upcoming primetime series.

In real life, Kim's parents separated when she was nine years old. Her mother left their family without an explanation while her father was a businessman who traveled constantly. For this reason, Kim and her siblings grew up mostly under the care of her grandmother and relatives.

Is she able to relate to her character Jade?

"Oo siyempre, wala naman talaga akong magulang kaya parang yung struggle ng character ko dito na hanapin ang tatay niya, naramdaman ko yun. Parang ganun din sa totoong buhay," says Kim.

Were there lines in the film that struck a chord in her?

"Marami kasi ang kuwento dito, simula bata siya hanggang tumanda siya so mararamdaman mo talaga na yung character niya, yung struggles ni Jade na hanapin ang magulang niya. Maraming makakarelate kasi maraming mga bata na hinahanap ang totoong magulang nila."


ONE OF THE BOYS. Since this is her first time to portray a male character, Kim says that she got a lot of help from Direk Malu and other production staff.

What tips were given to her in order to effectively portray a male character?

"[Sabi nila] laging naka-slouch, dapat simangot look. Kasi di ba ang mga lalaki, lalo na pag pogi, sungit-sungitan school of acting. Tapos mga kamay laging nasa pocket para mukhang malapad ang katawan mo."

Kim even agreed to speak in a low voice to demonstrate how she disguised her female voice. She says that it takes about an hour for her to transform into a guy.

"Yung role ko, bagong-bago para sa akin. Hindi ko inisip na gagawa ako ng ganito. Struggle ang pagiging Yuan kasi hindi ko naisip na magkakaroon ako ng role na magiging lalaki ako. Yung pagsusuot ng suit, mga damit ng lalaki, binebenda yung dibdib ko para maging flat ang boobs ko. Tapos may bigote pa, makapal ang kilay, tapos may wig."

In fact, she admits, "Noong una, kinabahan ako at nahirapan sina Direk Malu kasi tomboy- tomboy yung Jade na role. Astig. Maton. E, medyo mahinhin ako and mahirap lang kami dito. Naka-angat ang paa ko pero yung kabilang paa ko naka-point. [Sasabihin ni Direk Malu], 'Ano 'yan? Cut!' Nagiging girl [ako] pero sa tiyaga ni Direk sa akin, naging maganda naman yung kinalabasan."

Kim also recalls how difficult it is to bind her chest to make her appear more masculine.

"Binebenda siya [her chest] na konti na lang ang hininga mo. Yung hininga mo konti na lang kasi ang sikip-sikip niya at ang init-init pa. Masakit lalo kapag gumalaw galaw ka ng todo.

"Okay lang naman yun kasi pag taping lang namin binebenda. Pag cut na, tinatanggal na namin," she said.

When asked to name her favorite sequence that she has shot so far, Kim admits, "Yung eksena na si Jade nagtransform into Yuan. Yun yung pinakagusto kong eksena. Ginupit niya yung buhok niya, nagbenda siya ng sarili niya. Yun yung pinakagusto kong scene na dapat nilang abangan.

While portraying a male character, what did she realize about men?

"Mainit pala mag-suit," she quips. "Mahirap rin palang maging lalaki. Kaya pala sila mas mabilis magbihis kasi wala silang masyadong inaayos sa sarili nila. Pag lalaki ka, ligo, suot, alis na. Pag babae, ligo, bihis, mag-aayos, magme-makeup, magsusuklay, parang ang daming ginagawa. Parang dito makikita ang difference ng lalaki at babae."

My Binondo Girl is slated to start airing on ABS-CBN by August 22, 2011.

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Charice presents award to Demi Lovato at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards

Monday, August 8, 2011 08:25 PM
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Demi Lovato (left) received the Acuvue Inspire award from the brand's endorser and fellow teen singer Charice (right). This photo was taken by a fan after the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held on August 7, 2011 in California.

Wearing a brown jacket over a black statement shirt, Charice served as one of the presenters in the 2011 Teen Choice Awards, which took place on the evening of August 7 at the Gibson Ampitheatre, Universal City, California.

This makes Charice the first Filipina to present an award in the history of the TCA, which is now on its 13^th year of honoring music, movies, sports, television, and fashion icons as voted on by teens aged 13-19.

Charice told the crowd that night, "Demi Lovato broke through with her role in the TV movie Camp Rock and her own series Sonny with a Chance. And sold out shows across the country and South America."

Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey, who was with Charice on stage, also pointed out, "Unfortunately, her latest tour was cut short when Demi made the brave decision to seek help for her personal issues, including depression and an eating disorder that she has been dealing with most of her life. She then helped found the Love Is Louder Than the Pressure to Be Perfect campaign in conjunction with The Jed Foundation."

Charice added, "She is such an inspiration to all of us. She also wins a Teen Choice Award this year for Song of the Summer for 'Skyscraper.' The Acuvue Inspire award goes to Demi Lovato."

Just like the other winners of the TCA, Demi received a life-size surfboard as her trophy. Her campaign aims to promote mental health and happiness among teenagers and young adults.

Wearing a yellow dress with a short train and black high heels, Demi said she was so nervous that she could hardly speak. She expressed her gratitude for her fans by saying, "I couldn't have made it through the incredible journey that I went through without your help and your strength that got me through it. You guys are what got me through this last year. Love is louder! I love you guys so much. Thank you!"

After the awards night, Charice posted on her Twitter account: "That was freaking awesome! Demi Lovato is sooo nice. :) Thanks TCA! Now off to Japan. :)"

(CLICK HERE to read the complete list of winners in the 2011 Teen Choice Awards)

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Happy Birthday Justine Worthington (Special Daya-logs For You)

Happy Birthday Justine. May you have many more blessed and abundant birthdays to come. May God grant you all of your dreams in life. God bless you always dearest child.






Nakakainis, ito lang ang inihanda sa akin ni Mommy, bitin na bitin ako dito



Makapaglinis na nga at baka dumating na ang aking mga bisita



Sa walang dalang regalo, ito ang sa inyo, beh!



Masarap naman pala ang inihanda ni Mommy sa akin eh, hmmmm.



Lord sana po marami akong matanggap na regalo, pleeeeease.



Mommy ito ba ang regalo mo sa akin?



Ito ang regalo ni Jake sa akin.



Sana dumating yung cute na batang nakilala ko sa mall sa birthday party ko, hihihi.



Masarap naman itong inihanda sa akin ni Mommy



Isa ito sa birthday gift sa akin



Hmmm, favorite ko talaga ang manga. Kaya kong ubusin lahat ito, hihihi.



Ang pinaka sexing birthday celebrant, say nyo.



Huhuhu, hindi dumating yung cute na batang nakilala ko sa mall



Nakakainis, inindyan ako nang crush ko, huhuhu



Weh, ang daming kong regalo sa birthday ko



Sana perfect ang sun tan ko



Ang tsipipay naman, ito ang transpo namin papuntang mall



Sa lahat nang nag greet sa akin nang Happy Birthday, thank you all. I love you all, mwaaaaah.

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Ricky Lee, the genius behind Nora Aunor's internationally-acclaimed film Himala, is supposed to write the Superstar's "talambuhay."

The project, at present, is shelved. "Kasi ang sabi ni Kuya Ricky, sinabi sa akin na hindi niya puwedeng magawa ang isang libro nang walang end. Kasi ang sabi niya, 'Gagawin ko iyan pagka may...' ewan ko kung ano ang ibig niyang sabihin, pero patuloy pa rin daw kasi ang makulay na nangyayari sa buhay ko, yung gano'n...Kaya hindi niya alam kung saan niya tatapusin. Pero definitely, kung may isusulat man sa aking [biography] si Kuya Ricky, [okay yun]..."

PEP EXCLUSIVE: Nora Aunor assures the public that her "rebelde" days are over

This comeback means so much to Nora Aunor.

She herself sees this as a golden opportunity to start anew and be comfortable with the milieu to which she turned her back almost eight years ago.

But, "Wala," she said twice when asked about her expectations.

In an exclusive interview held earlier today, August 2, she told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and YES! magazine that she wasn't thinking about anything while on board her plane.

"Sabi ko nga, bago pa ako umakyat, nasa airport pa lang kami, wala akong nararamdaman, sa totoo lang. Wala akong naramdaman. Walang reaksiyon sa sarili ko," began Ate Guy (her nickname).

But reality sank in the minute they arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

She continued, "Nung bago ako bumaba at nung papalapit na yung ano dito, parang nag-umpisa na ba yung pagkaba ng didbdib ko na, siyempre, nag-aalala ako kung papano'ng tanggap nila dahil sa tagal ng hindi ako umuwi nga rito.

"Siyempre iniisip ko kung, 'Ano kaya? Ganun pa rin? O mayro'n pa ring mga tao na magmamahal?' Gano'n..."

Assurance prevailed over apprehension after finding out that people were still excited to see her.

Smiling, the 58-year-old actress exclaimed, "Kaya nga lang, nagulat ako nung pagbaba ko ng ano...Sa loob pa lang ng eroplano, may nagbalita na maraming tao, andun yung mga fans.

"Saka lang ako naniwala na ganun nga...Talagang natuwa po ako dahil sa magpahanggang ngayon ay ipinakita pa rin yung respeto at pagmamahal talaga ng mga tao sa akin, lalo sa press at sa mga fans."

WHAT TOOK HER SO LONG? The Noranians waited two years before this comeback materialized.

It will be recalled that as early as 2009, reports claimed that she was set to do a digital film with Celso Ad. Castillo as director.

In February 2010, she flew to Japan and underwent a cosmetic/beauty enhancement operation, which was cited as a preparation for her impending return.

Her supposed November 2010 trip back to Manila got postponed twice, until finally, at 3:00 this morning, Nora arrived.

She recounted, "Alam mo, may mga insidente kasi na dapat na may mga binalak ka 'tapos naudlot.

"Yung pagkaudlot na 'yon, nagbigay ng pagkakataon na mas maganda yung kahihinatnan nung mga ano na 'yon, ng mga nangyayari ngayon.

"Kaya, actually nung unang balak kong pumunta rito, ang talagang dadalawin...Wala akong inisip na may press, may ano...Kasi ang naipangako ko lang sa sarili ko, uuwi ako para sa kapatid ko, si Buboy, na talagang dadalawin ko sa Antipolo nga dahil matagal ko na ring [hindi nakikita].

"Maliban dun kay Buboy...Pero yung priority ko talaga, si Buboy. Siyempre, yung mga kapatid kong iba at mga anak ko."

The press conference, she said, was an add-on.

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