Ex couple Nora Aunor and Christopher de Leon feel so proud that finally their adopted daughter Lotlot de Leon achieved a higher level in acting. At the recent All Lights India International Film Festival held in Hyderabad, India, Lotlot garnered the Special Acting Citation, first time handed in the said film fest for the movie IST SEM
Lotlot personally accepted the trophy, together with the film’s helmers Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez who shared the best director award. The venue was Ramoji Film City, considered the biggest movie studio in the world. Lotlot felt elated when several foreign producers approached her to say they’ll get her for their next projects.
Going Back to Guy and Boyet, the two are aflutter if ever a possible movie or TV series would tap them in offing for that’s their long cherished wish to work with Lotlot.
Meanwhile, actress-TV host Janine Gutierrez who’s Lotlot’s daughter debouched triumphant, saying it’s the most special gift she received on her birthday last Oct.2. The two spent the day in Taipei, Taiwan, with Janine’s siblings Jessica and Maxene for the double celebration.
Trivia:
Did you that the top three movie companies from the late ‘40s to early ‘60s Sampaguita Pictures, LVN and Premiere Productions competed not only on respective contract stars and directors but also in the number of awards locally and internationally. For the record, beginning with movie trophies Premiere and LVN had an edge over Sampaguita outfit.
In mid’50s Premiere won the best picture (Ifugao), best actor Efren Reyes and best director Gerry de Leon for the same vehicle at the Asian Film Festival. This was duplicated by LVN via Higit sa Lahat that bagged best picture, best actor (Rogelio de la Rosa) and best director (Gregorio Fernandez).
Sampaguita managed to win the best screenplay award only for Asawa Kong Amerikana (Oscar Moreno-Joan Page) at the Asian film fest. In any case, when the film fest was brought to the Philippines, Sampaguita’s entry Ako ang Maysala got the best actor trophy (Romeo Vasquez), with LVN’s Rebecca del Rio named best supporting actress for Malvarosa.
In the country’s lone award giving body then, FAMAS body, Premiere and LVN had no four-flush to beat Sampaguita too. Premiere stars tucked in best performer trophies. They were Jose Padilla (Diego Silang and Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo, Reynaldo Dante (Guapo), Eddie del Mar (Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Jose Rizal); Anita Linda (Sisa), Arsenia Francisco (Huwag mo Akong Limutin) and Leila Morena (Pandora).
LVN beckoned with awards too through the stuffs Malvarosa ( Charito Solis), Rosa Rosal, twice in Biyaya ng Lupa and Anak Dalita; Higit sa Lahat (Rogelio de la Rosa) and Luksang Tagumpay (Jaime dela Rosa).In best direction level, Premiere’s Gerry de Leon had three trophies (Ifugao, Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo and Huwag mo akong Limutin), Cesar Gallardo (24 Oras). In the late‘50s, Sampaguita finally received best actress award for Gilda (Lolta Rodriguez).
However, in terms of box office stars and movie queens tag, Sampaguita outshone rival companies.It was ignited by its stars in the late ‘40s Carmen Rosales, Corazon Noble who were arch rivals in fame. Subsequently, its contractees Gloria Romero and Lolita Rodriguez followed suit. Albeit that time LVN’s love team Nida Blanca-Nestor de Villa happened to be the top box office drawers.
To this date, it’s not chaff to mention the rivalry between Sampaguita actresses Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes in the ‘60s seems incomparable in the chaotic reactions of the diehard followers. There were fractious incidents involving them to initiate egregious results, fighting who was the real movie queen. Nonetheless, Susan and Amalia were never affected by such friction and up to now have sustained their remarkable friendship.
Mark’s Mom Alma, Son Grae Supportive of Him
Currently detained in Angeles City, Pampanga for marijuana possession, actor Mark Anthony Fernandez was tested positive in marijuana but negative in shabu. In the Instagram account of his teen son Grae Fernandez who’s an ABS-CBN actor expressed that no matter what, he loves and still proud of Mark for being a good dad to him.
About Mark’s politician-actress mom Alma Moreno, my colleague did hush-hush to me that Alma broke into tears when informed he’s detained. But won’t ever turn her back to Mark for this time he needs her most. Those around Mark putative the opinion of many that his broken marriage with Melissa Garcia resorted to use marijuana. Whatever, Mark insisted he had no marijuana in his car when caught.
Luis, Jessy Real Lovers
While befuddled in the past, insiders echo now that indeed Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola are real lovers. This could be attributed to the fact he was the first to congratulate Jessy, totally overwhelmed to know that she was chosen Best Asia Pacific Star in the Apan International TV Festival in Seoul, South Korea, called the Asia’s version of the U.S. Emmy Awards. And magnified by the reply of Jessy to the scribes, “what you see sa amin ni Luis, yun na.”
In the awards night, Jessy joined top stars of Japan, Thailand, Korea and other countries on stage. Later, she stated that from way back, she anticipated an accolade or recognition be given to her by local movie industry. “But it never happened. Nauna pa ang ibang country to recognize me. “ Jessy spoke in jest.
The only consolation that tapped Jessy was to be voted sexiest actress of the Philippines, conducted by FHM magazine months back.
Nadine Recalls Heartaches
Did you know that in her tyro years in showbiz Nadine Lustre underwent setback and heartaches? She recalled she would hear hurtful words that she’s plain face with blemished skin and with no talents to boot? This plus the talks she would remain extra or bit player for keeps added to her heartaches.
Rather giving up her dreams, Nadine kept herself strong, had improved her personality until she became member of Pop Girls group and was given a chance to work with James Reid in his music video. Subsequently, Nadine starred in the indie film Humanap ka ng Panget that changed her path.
“I’ve telling my past to inspire newcomers who are being belittled not to turn their back to reach success. Nasa confidence ng bawa’t-isa, faith in God and hard works para makuha ang hinahangad.”Nadine sighed to writer-chums.
Blind Item:
Some showbiz people whisper that the feud of a singer-actress with her half siblings still exists, allegedly worsened by the death of their mom who was a celebrity too. One of the sisters threw igneous remark that her popular sis never elucidated love, affection to their mom so cease to pretend she’s a caring person.
In contrast, the warbler displayed a pellucid reply that she’s no muddle-headed person, saying they can’t accept her for envious of the fame she has gained through the years
Spicy Tidbits:
Contrary to what others opine that Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda have a gap due to her leaving ABS-CBN, he mouthed. “Our deep friendship remains intact. In fact, I’m still her business manager. I know Kris to be truly extra careful in whatever she decides. I trust her cautiousness.” Boy quipped.
Reports have it that the Board of Censors called the attention of GMA-7 management for the too revealing attire of Andrea Torres in the TV series Alyas Robin Hood, not appropriate for pre-teen viewers. Heard that bashers maligned Andrea, accusing her she does it so lead actress Miss World Megan Young won’t outshine her. The said show is currently the top rater in the Kapuso network.
After rumors Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach was that way with the named sexiest doctor in the U.S., of late she’s romantically linked with world champ racer Marlon Stocdinger who’s a Fil-Swiss. Their sweet moments were posted in social media. But both discard it as mendacious for they’re just friends. Really?
Lorna Tolentino proved to all and sundry her motherly instinct to Mark Anthony Fernandez who’s her late husband Rudy Fernandez’s son by Alma Moreno. Lorna visited, comforted Mark in the jail with her sons Rap and Renz who are attached to their half- brother. This dispelled gossip then that Lorna has no concern for Mark.
Who says Rachel Ann Go has no match to Lea Salonga, the original star of the Broadway Miss Saigon? Its producer Cameron Mackintosh formally announced that Rachel will enact Miss Saigon in U.S. by 2017.