All roads lead to the throwing of hat to politics of Luis Manzano. Heard he has the full blessing s of Gov. Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano to run for Lipa city Mayor next election. With his political acumen inherited from Vi and Edu, plus his educational background and terrific public relations, Luis has what it takes to be a successful, accomplished politician.
However, how true are the talks his rumoured GF Jennylyn Mercado shows a bilious reaction and somewhat bluster to Luis about that plan. Would it mean that Jen discourages Luis to pursue on a political dream? Granting there’s a shade of truth, for what reason? An intimate chum of Jen disclosed to this writer such gossip seems baloney. For Jen has always been vocal of her support for Luis on his every endeavor.
Right now, both Luis and Jen showcase no compendious feelings about each other. Seemingly, they’re lovebirds in a harmony.
Marian Vs Dingdong
What do you know? Controversial star Marian Rivera will be clashing with her bf Dingdong Dantes come December Metro Manila Film Festival. You see, Dingdong has started filming Segundo Mano with Kris Aquino, a film fest entry. On the other hand, Marian has Ang Panday 2, with Sen. Bong Revilla, a sure front runner in the said film fest. More or less, a competitive factor exists on the lovers.
By the way, a grapevine has it that Marian allegedly sends a spy at the set of Dingdong’s starrer to watch over him. Why? Does Marian feel insecure about Kris’s penchant to be attached to her leading man? It looks like Marian envisages something to happen during the entire shooting of Segunda Mano.
On another angle, many have opined that Heart Evangelista’s squabble with Marian precipitated her bolting out of the Kapuso network to return to the Kapamilya station. Does it leave Marian with an ear to ear grin?
Trivia:
After Joseph Estrada concentrated on politics, it was his younger brother Jesse Ejercito who took time in producing movies via Golden Crown Productions. He built up pretty actresses by launching them in solo starrers called Jesse’s Babies. Among them were the durable Lorna Tolentino, Amy Austria, ex-actresses Beth Bautista, and Janet Bordon. Mary Ann Murphy and Emily Loren.
One of Jesse’s outstanding films was Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita which won several awards in various award giving bodies. Aside from best picture, best director (Ed Palmos), Amy Austria and Perla Bautista won the best actress, best supporting actress, respectively. When local movies went down out of rampant film piracy, Jesse gave up being producer, so with the rest of active producers then.
Sadly, after the golden decade of local movies in the ‘50s at the world film fests, it was relegated to the background by Japanese, Chinese and Korean vehicles in the ‘60s, garnering no accolades. However, brilliant director the late Lino Brocka hugged back the spotlight in the ‘70s. His flicks Insiang, Oropronobis and Jaguar gained awards and recognition not only in Asian level but in Europe and U.S. film competitions.
In fact, the lead star in Insiang Hilda Koronel outshone foreign actresses during the Cannes Film Festival in France, a talk about figure in print and TV coverages. The movie critics, viewers couldn’t imagine that a very elegant, sophisticated Hilda could realistically breathe life to a slum girl in Insiang which truly made her a favorite in the film fest. Hilda made it on covers of mags there in her splendid Filipino terno.
Another luminous megger the late Ishmael Bernal came next. The multi-awarded director conquered the world too through his masterpiece Himala which established Nora Aunor as award winning actress internationally. To this date, it’s said to be the finest Filipino movie as evident by Nora’s winning the CNN Award in U.S. as one of the ten best Asian actresses for all times.
Their accomplishments were aborted when Brocka passed away in a car accident and Bernal lost his battle with cancer.
As a movie producer, top comedian Dolphy launched sexy newcomers in his starrer Dolphy’s Angels. The four were Carmi Martin, Liz Alindogan, Yehlen Catral and Anna Marie Gutierrez. These days, Carmi remains active in TV series and movies. Her latest was the Aga Muhlach-Angel Locsin film In the Name of Love where she enacted Jake Cuenca’s mom. Occasionally, Liz appears in indie movies and Kapamilya drama series like in 100 Days to Heaven. She delineated Tirso Cruz 111’s wife who’s the ex-bf of Coney Reyes .
Yehlen briefly stayed in showbiz to finish her studies, a cum laude graduate at U.P. While Anna Marie opted to live in New York. In a recent talk with her, she’s happily married with a daughter. Anna Marie became famous in the highly acclaimed classic sex pic Scorpio Nights, megged by the prestigious Peque Gallaga.
By January Sharon Moves to TV-5?
If we’re not mistaken, Sharon Cuneta was never an exclusive contract star of Ch. 2 for many years. But her loyalty makes her stick to the said station. Perhaps the management has given her blessings. For reportedly, her long time manager Viva’s Vic del Rosario negotiates her regular appearance on TV-5 come January 2012.
Interestingly, Shawie’s ex hubby Gabby Concepcion belongs now to TV-5. He has started taping for the teleserye P.S. I Love You with Dina Bonnevie.
Herbert’s Son Joins Goin Bulilit
Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista and Thates Gana’s son 8-year-old Harvey Gana joins the cast of the kiddie show Goin Bulilit. A chip off the old block, Harvey has the flair for comedy and dancing prowess of his dad. He passed the audition hands down after several mainstays of the show graduated recently. Bistek has no objection provided Harvey doesn’t neglect his studies.
Meanwhile, the mayor’s constituents have given him a high mark for his efficiency, dedication and accomplishments as the city’s head. Not surprising indeed if years from now, Bistek will make it to the Congress or Senate. Wanna bet?
Robin, Mariel TV-5 Bound Too?
Loudest whispers have it that the couple Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez are TV-5 bound too. Allegedly, Mariel would soon be one of the co-hosts of Willie Revillame in his daily program Wiltime Bigtime. While Binoe would soon top bill a teleserye, so they say. Could it be the reason why the unexpected ending of his drama-action series Gun and Roses caught televiewers by surprise? Usually, three weeks before, the management would announce the series about to end but not Guns and Roses.
Shamcey Treated Like a Ms. Universe Winner
How does Venus Raj feel about the raves, full blast reception accorded to Shamcey Supsup as if she’s the Miss Universe 2011 winner? Remember that just like Shamcey ,Venus was a runner up last year but her return to the Philippines was unnoticed sans any fanfare that it was.
Ah, in fairness to Venus, she has nothing but praises for Shamcey, saying she deserves what’s being showered to her. In fact, Venus offers tips to Shamcey in case the latter opts to be a newscaster.
Carla Bounces Back Strong
Who says Carla Abellana’s career would suffer after her controversial tiff with a veteran writer? Some even commented the Kapuso network bigwigs would not give Carla a new assignment. On the contrary, she banners the new series titled Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit.
You see, Carla did the right thing by not antagonizing the movie press, what with her humility to admit her fault. And to voice out her willingness to cooperate with them, rather than be aloof. It pays off well.
Lea’s All Praises for Shamcey But…
The recent Miss Universe judge Lea Salonga candidly admitted to broadcaster Dyan Castillejo that she voted for Miss Angola for the title. That all the other 8 judges unanimously chose the black beauty. Lea ranked Shamcey as second place in her tabulation. Lea’s all praises for Shamcey’s attitude after the rites.
“She’s happy for Miss Angola, saying she deserves the crown. For our bet, what she achieved has already overwhelmed her and she couldn’t ask for more. How nice of her.”Lea enthused.