Local tinsel town will be incomplete with no mention of outstanding moppet stars since way back. For they have captivated the young and old cineastes alike. The child performers veritably left lasting impression. In the early ‘50s, Tessie Agana, daughter of actress Linda Estrella, was a household name with her blockbuster Roberta, followed by Kerubin, Ang Prinsesa at… Read More »
If Kris Aquino purposely chose Sen Chiz Escudero to be the initial guest of her new TV show Kris TV to whet the appetite of the viewers and to tickle their imaginative minds, then she has proven herself triumphant. The program garnered huge viewership and tongues wag anew that the two have romantic entanglement. Much more so that… Read More »
Local tinsel town will be incomplete with no mention of outstanding moppet stars since way back. For they have captivated the young and old cineastes alike. The child performers veritably left lasting impression. In the early ‘50s, Tessie Agana, daughter of actress Linda Estrella, was a household name with her blockbuster Roberta, followed by Kerubin, Ang Prinsesa at… Read More »
These beautiful and talented actresses are said to be on the wrong road. The first one, an award winning at that, started her attitude problem at a young age. Her first manager couldn’t decipher her moods and fickle-mindedness. He gave her up, with no regrets. Wise moves indeed for the ones who have handled her have bemoaned her… Read More »
From the late‘50s to early ‘70s, movie idol Eddie Gutierrez became a well respected and most loved showbiz personality. His name was synonymous to a real gentleman, responsible and never a kiss and tell person. In mid-70s, Eddie hired this writer as his pro when he branched out as movie producer under Mabuhay outfit. The more his professionalism… Read More »
From a popular movie star under Sampaguita Pictures in the ‘50s, Ramon Revilla turned a box office star when he introduced a new trend. That was action fantasy via his agimat roles which his blockbuster starrer Nardong Putik initiated. Ramon had greatly influenced the film makers to come up too with this kind of flicks. Interestingly, Ramon’s success… Read More »
It’s said that the biggest local showbiz clan could be the Salvadors. Their patriarch was the first Olympian basketeer turned actor-director Lou Salvador Sr. After his stint as member of the national basketball team sent to the Olympic Games, Lou became an actor and better known as producer-megger of movies and stage shows, particularly at the Manila Grand… Read More »
From the ‘50s to late ‘70s, Eddie Mesa was undisputedly the singing idol. Tagged as Elvis Presley of the Philippines, he graduated to a serious dramatic actor. Two of his outstanding starrers were Hawaiian Boy shot in U.S, with then famous American singer Roy Hamilton of Unchained Melody and you’ll Never Walk Alone fame and Sa Atin ang… Read More »
As the spiritual fervor of the Holy Week reverberates on the air, some meaningful messages of celebrities beckoned us. A glaring one was instilled by the late Rudy Fernandez. We chanced upon him that particular Maundy Thursday. He divulged that it was the most memorable Lent season for him. He felt completely at peace with himself for he… Read More »
A colleague who’s chummy to Marian Rivera disclosed to us about Marian’s reaction on latest malevolent talks on her. That she’s uncomfortable, jealous of Kris Aquino if seen together with Dingdong Dantes. Lately, Kris and Dingdong are the new endorsers of Bench’s Freedom Scent. Our grapevine quoted Marian saying that it’s simply a madcap rumour that makes her… Read More »