Miss Universe 2015 Pinay beauty Pia Wurtzbach who graced the coronation of Bb. Pilipinas 2016 Maxene Medina recently expressed her four wishes this year to several writers. Foremost of which is the talks Miss Universe 2016 to be held in the Philippines to push through. Previously, the tilt was held in the Philippines in 1974 and 1994. At this writing, the Ms. Universe and Bb. Pilipinas organizers have already mapped out such plan.
Speaking of possible Miss Universe potential, Pia wishes that someday Liza Soberano would join Bb. Pilipinas pageant. “Her beauty of face, body and personality will be her edge, if ever. I’ve met her even before when we were showbiz tyros at ABS-CBN compound. I love her looks, the way she talks.” Pia chuckled.
Hopefully, after her reign as Miss Universe, Pia’s wish to make good as movie, TV personality would come true, not only in the local field but also in U.S. Kapamilya network management has hinted to her of its plan to give her breaks in TV as host-actress and in the celluloid strips as well.
Much more, during Pia’s stay in Los Angeles, California, she admitted in a TV interview how she yearns to be in the cast of a forthcoming James Bond flick. Reports ensued that American producers showcased interest on Pia. Of course, she crosses her fingers such offers would be finalized too.
Lastly, Pia admitted dates in US with Dr. Mike Varshivskis, called the world’s sexiest doctor. Her wish is to have a favorable outcome but she does not close her door to other suitors.
Trivia:
Did you know that from the ‘50s to early ‘70s, the lone award giving body in showbiz was the Filipino Academy of Movies, Arts & Sciences (FAMAS)? That time to be included in the top finalists in every category meant a big honor and the nominees were the best, be it in acting, film direction, cinematography and musical score.
Later, the FAMAS people opted to put the Hall of Fame those who won five times. They were Joseph Estrada, Eddie Garcia, Charito Solis and Nora Aunor for their performances, movie directors Gerry de Leon, Ishmael Bernal and Lino Brocka, cameraman Felipe Sacdalan and music scorer Tony Maiquiz.
Those who were accorded accolades abroad were Charito Solis (Dahil sa Isang bulaklak) for best actress at the Asian Film Festival, Nora Aunor (Himala) at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany, Gerry de Leon (Ifugao) at the Tokyo Film Festival, Ishmael Bernal (Himala), best director at the Berlin Film Festival and Lino Brocka: best megger for Insiang at the Cannes Film Festival.
The first FAMAS controversy ignited when for the first time awards had been handed to comedy stuffs. Gloria Romero and Fred Montilla garnered best actress, best actor for Dalagang Ilocana and Bondying, respectively. Innuendoes broke out from disappointed groups. Thus the producer of the said movies the late Dr. Jose Perez ordered Gloria and Fred to return their trophies. Subsequently, authorities claimed that in U.S. and European movies, comedians got acclaimed in rib-tickling roles. The fiasco ended, with both Gloria and Fred did accept back their awards.
Eventually, in the ‘70s the respected group of movie critic-writers founded the Urian Award or Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino that many opined was better, justifiable body for recognition of excellence. The body came out at the time accusations were thrown to some FAMAS officers and members. Allegedly, they chose winners in return for huge sum. More or less, the malevolent effect lessened the credibility of FAMAS.
Sadly, in the early 2000 chaos among the officers and members had divided the FAMAS into two groups, composed of the veterans and the new ones on the other side. Based on what transpires nowadays, the Urian, PMPC Star Awards, Entertainment Press Awards and other bodies composed of people from various society have seemingly placed the FAMAS down the ladder of fame. Such a very disheartening occurrence, what with this writer was once active officer of the FAMAS for many years.
Piolo Clarifies Issue on new TV series
Contrary to the spreading gossip that the new TV series of Piolo Pascual titled Written in Our Stars will be cancelled, he clarified it would be just momentarily be on hold.
“It so happens that my leading lady Toni Gonzaga is pregnant, has a delicate condition. She needs complete rest these days. But Toni will still face the cameras in due time. Inuuna muna ang mga solo kong eksena. In fact, I’m so excited over this project. I love the story.” Piolo enthused to the pen pushers.
Meanwhile, Piolo exudes joy at the way his young son Inigo Pascual does his showbiz works. Even before Inigo tried acting, he instilled in his mind that he has to do it on his own merits sans his dad’s back up.
“Slowly, my son inches his way to stardom and has received positive reviews on his performances be it in comedy or drama. I’m proud of him. Sana nga huwag muna siyang ma-involve seriously sa love matters.” Piolo intimated.
GMA-7 Wins Four Awards at the New York TV Festival 2016
The prestigious New York TV Festival for the world’s best handed four bronze awards for GMA-7 shows held last April 19, with broadcaster Kara David chosen as the lone Filipino presenter at the awarding rites. The programs were I Witness for Community Portraits category, Reporter’s Notebook for Social Issues category, Reel Time for Community Service category and Front Row for Human Concerns category.
ABS-CBN received finalist certificates for Nataniel (Family Program), Rated K for Biography Profiles, and Mukha for Human Concerns. TV-5 was a finalist for Wealth of the Nation in the Environment, Ecology category.
Maine Discards She’s Unfriendly
Not a few, including some press people have commented that off cameras Maine Mendoza displays a snobbish, unfriendly nature. However, Maine discarded it, saying privately she’s a shy, not outgoing person that’s why she’s often misunderstood. Maine proved it during the Guillermo Mendoza Awards night when she made the first move to kiss her rivals in fame Kathryn Bernardo, Nadine Lustre and exchanged pleasantries with James Reid and Daniel Padilla, much to the delight of onlookers.
By the way, Maine was accorded three recognitions at the said awards night. Aside from the Most Promising Female Personality, her team up with Alden Richards (Aldub) was named Breakthrough Stars 2015 and Aldub’s Tamang Panahon episode of Eat Bulaga was declared Highest TV Ratings of All Time (55%).
Coco, Susan Comment on Grace’s Advocacy
Coco Martin’s presence to support Sen. Grace Poe’s presidential trail in Bacolod City led others to conclude that he got huge sum in return from Grace. Several people opine too that the closeness of Coco to Grace’s mom Susan Roces who’s his co-star in the TV series Ang Probinsyano influenced him.
“Beforehand, I’ve been impressed with Grace’s advocacy, altruism and sincerity not to hood-wink voters, more than that, I read her platforms, I’d like to convince many of my right choice for president that’s why I’m doing it without material consideration.” Coco buttressed to my source.
In the case of Susan she expounded that everyone has the freedom to choose the right candidates. But ever since, Coco admires Grace for her advocacy even as a senator. At that, if it happens Coco campaigns for Grace’s presidential rival, Susan won’t take it against him. Their friendship would remain intact.
Susan brushed off the gossip that her sis Rosemarie Sonora and daughter Sheryl Cruz would tender a press con prior to the election to affront, bad-mouth Grace. For Susan blood is thicker than water no matter what.
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