Kapuso Stars

SAAB Magalona is grateful to GMA-7 for giving her the chance to play villain to Kris Bernal in “Koreana” that ends today.

“I really had fun playing contravida,” she says. “It’s so challenging kasi it’s not natural for me 'yung mataray at nana-nampal. I have plenty of aggressive scenes pa naman. First time I was told to slap Kris, I didn’t know what to do and it’s Kris who told me, ‘Totohanin mo, okay lang.’ I admire Kris as she has many emotionally draining scenes but she makes it look so easy.”

What if she’d have “sampalan” scenes with her elder sister Maxene? “I don’t know, kasi in real life, hanggang sigawan lang kami. That’s when we were younger. Never kaming nagsampalan. We have the same birthday, Nov. 23, but she was born 1986 and I was born 1988. After me comes, Elmo, but I’m 6 years older than him.”

She’s a late bloomer in acting. “Kasi I finished muna my creative writing course at Ateneo. But now, I realized I enjoy acting pala kaya sana masundan agad itong ‘Koreana’. I’m also into writing. I write about shopping and culture in a new website, juice.ph. I also have my own blog, isabellamagalona.com. I’m an internet celebrity. I’ve been sent to Singapore as a blogger and I’m going next to Hong Kong Disney.”

The topic usually asked of Geoff Eigenmann for the “Magic Palayok” presscon was: when are you and Carla Abellana planning to wed? Doesn’t he get fed up hearing the particular question over and over again? “Wala, e,” he shrugs. “Before, ang laging tinatanong was kung on na ba kami, so I guess logical lang that the next question after we admitted na officially on na nga kami is: kailan kayo pakakasal? Ganun din naman sa iba pang artista who admitted they’re going steady, di ba? And I guess hangga’t hindi kami kinakasal, itatanong at itatanong pa rin 'yun at paulit-ulit din naming isasagot na we’re not yet ready as we’re still enjoying our careers.”

In GMA 7 new soap “Magic Palayok,” he plays Jude, a rich guy who is going to be long lost dad of Angeli Sanoy, the girl who owns the magic palayok which can cook a variety of delightful dishes. Her mother, Mikee Cojuangco in a special guest role, dies and so Angeli is forced to search for her father. Perhaps the biggest issue is there are three other guys who will be also believed to be her possible dad: Jay-R, Gino de la Pena and Frank Garcia. “Our last show ni Carla was a heavy drama, ‘Basahang Ginto’. This one is much lighter at may fantasy elements for the whole family. I’m glad to be reunited here with Direk Joel Lamangan kasi para kang nagwo-workshop with him. Hangga’t di niya nagugustuhan ang isang eksena mo, pauulit niya sa’yo until you perfect it. Dito, mala-Walt Disney ang treatment niya that even the villains, played by my Tita Cherie Gil and Chynna Ortaleza, very funny ang dating.”

“Magic Palayok” will replace “Bantatay” that ends today with an explosive episode in which a major character will say goodbye. “Bantatay” is truly a constant toprater and even it’s newest competitor, Kris Aquino’s game show, find it hard to beat it. “Kaya nga may pressure sa’min,” says Geoff. “Kailangan ma-maintain ng ‘Magic Palayok’ ang high ratings set by ‘Bantatay’.”

by Mario Bautista

Today is the first taping day of Ang Spooky Mo Presents Bampirella and Marian Rivera will be the first kapuso star to lead the said series for four weeks before you see her in upcoming telebabad Amaya.

Joining Marian Rivera in Bampirella is Gelli de Belen as her villain and Mikael Diaz as her leading man and Marc Abaya who's also in I Heart You Pare. There's still no update when is the pilot episode of Bampirella which will replace Kapuso Movie Festival.

Maria Aragon is a 10 year old singer from Winnipeg received a Super Star Treatment last Thursday the moment Maria was being taken from classes by a limousine for the radio station in down-town Winnipeg. Maria expressed that this wonderful girl has always dreamed of to become a music performer or artist and also wishes to play various musical instruments.



Special attention was given to the 10 year old the moment Lady Gaga twitted that she had viewed a YouTube video of the girl playing a keyboard and singing her new song “Born This Way.” Gaga said that she was extremely impressed by the girl’s performance. Ace Burpee, host at FM station HOT 103 said that he was so impressed with the little girl’s talent that he was trying to get her on the “Ellen” television talk show in the US.



Follow Maria Aragon on Twitter @malourdesaragon

RT @DinnoErece: Something is extended again until end of February. BANTAYAN niyo yan kung ano which is obvious.

RT @DinnoErece: So they're still on, somebody FLYING and someone PRECIOUS, after their pre-Christmas mass.

RT @DinnoErece: Funny BI lang, somebody is sitting super closed legs while being interviewed so no part of anything WOODEN and hidden be photographed wahaha

RT @DinnoErece: Somebody was supposed to play the past part, not someone doing it now. BELieve me on this I will RISE to defend this one.

RT @DinnoErece: Somebody is getting a MOTHERLY text while being interviewed not to be too talkative. ROCKY relationship between mother and son perhaps, joke

RT @DinnoErece: Somebody is not going out with someone anymore. Someone is too boyish for somebody STINGING so says the TOP TWEET.

RT @DinnoErece: Somebody will be seen in three shows simultaneously, with the KOREAN, with one in WOOD and with PARE. RISE again on this one.

RT @DinnoErece: Something is not about to BURST soon as one blind item insist. The happy GANG goes on.

Scene : Nalungkot si Gwen Zamora sa obserbasyon ng mga reporter na suporta lamang ang role niya sa Machete bilang kaibigan ni Ryza Cenon.

Seen : Mestiza at younger version ni Ma. Isabel Lopez si Bela Padilla, ang leading lady ni Aljur Abrenica sa Machete.

Scene : Mga pagkain na pambata ang concept ng next restaurant na bubuksan ni Marvin Agustin at ng kanyang mga business partner.

Seen : Ang ‘jumper’ outfit ni Raquel Pempengco. Dapat manamit nang naaayon sa kanyang edad ang ina ni Charice. Hindi tama na makipag-compete siya sa pananamit ng kanyang anak.

Scene : Parang sumobra ang inilagay na langis sa katawan ni Aljur Abrenica sa presscon ng Machete.

source: (Pilipino Star Ngayon)

The boy-next-door is now the one who rules the 3rd generation of a very prominent showbiz clan. The sweet voice is the musical princess who pushed her way into show business with her musical prowess.


Both young and vibrant GMA 7 talents are now dubbed as “JULIELMO”, the hot and fresh love tandem of this generation that causes stampede when they enter the scene.
Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona and Julie Ann San Jose are definitely the love team that promises to beat all the other love teams these days. Both with serious passion with music and acting not to mention their intense chemistry noticeably exuding even behind the camera; whether they are together as a love team or as stand alone artists; these two young faces promises lasting stardom. Their appeal and artistic talents sets new standards to be measured up to by their contemporaries and maybe even for future generations of love teams to come.





They appear to weather all the controversies and usual predicaments of young artists facing the public on a daily basis with so much ease and comfort; like they are born to do it all their lives. You will never see them exhausted and impatient on the raging fans that follow them anywhere they go. They really seem to enjoy what they are doing at the moment and have always been vocal of looking forward to what’s up and ahead of them.


Although for quite sometime both were subtly shining under the shadows of other people: Julie Ann from her previous teen group, Sugarpop and Elmo from the dad’s undying music legacy; both are now on their A Game, making it to the top. Both determined to exceed the public’s expectations.
Since they were launched in Party Pilipinas as musical love teams rocking their fans with their hard to miss production numbers, the buzz to pair them together on screen for more shows and possibly a movie or an album has been going around their home network; this has been making their fans more eager to stick to their tandem more than ever. And even though there are rumors of keeping this love team apart by pairing them with other stars, the Julielmo fans are still hooked on their onscreen and off screen romance, praying so hard that it will last longer and that the network will reconsider.


The love tandem is still young, but with the mounting number of fans keeping an eye on their shows, the network will surely have more challenging roles and projects for them in the future. In the meantime, these young stars are enjoying their fair share of fame and fortune with their regular gigs and TV shows. Week after week you will notice some undeniable improvements on working towards flawless acting and singing. There are surely more to come and more to expect when they are both enjoying the careers they choose for themselves; and all of these for the delight of those who relentlessly supports them on all their ventures.




Fast Facts




Julielmo recently beat other love teams on a poll bagging 56.57% of 8,389 casted votes against their rival love teams: "JoshBie" who got 8.42%; DongYan 17.01%; and ALKRIS - 0.79%.




Name: Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose
Birthday: May 17, 1994
Hometown: Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines
School: Angelicum College - Quezon City
Acting debut: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? (telenovela)
Plays the flute, piano, drums, guitar, and lyre.
She recorded the songs "Aking Mundo" and "Sya Na Nga Kaya", from Dyesebel, perfectly even if she didn’t have any proper sleep the night before.
Spends her spare time listening to her IPod which she downloads herself.
Dreamt of becoming a teacher or a doctor when she was in Pre School.
Currently has 18,958 Twitter followers.





Name: Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona
Birthday: April 27, 1994
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
School: Montessori Integrated School of Antipolo
Height: 5'8
TV Debut: noodle commercial (Lucky Me Supreme) with Dad Francis M.
When he was a kid, he used to dream of becoming any of the three: painter, a fisherman, a basketball player.
Spends spare time with his favorite books, video games and constant tweeting.
Currently has 95,411 Twitter followers.

Nurse first si Rocco Nacino bago naging artista, kaya nakisimpatiya ito sa volunteer nurse sa Upi, Maguindanao na na-rape at sinaktan.

“Nakalulungkot dahil ginawa lang niya ang trabaho niya tapos ganun pa ang nangyari. Sana justice will prevail,” sambit ni Rocco.

Kapag wala na siya sa showbiz, gustong balikan ni Rocco ang pagiging medical worker, pero matagal pa yata ’yun dahil maganda at mabilis ang takbo ng kanyang career. Sa Monday, eere na ang Koreana kung saan isa siya sa dalawang kapareha ni Kris Ber*nal.

Flattered si Rocco sa mga projects na dumadating sa kanya at ayaw niyang lumaki ang kanyang ulo at sa halip, tini*tingnan na challenge ang nakaka-appreciate sa kanya. Naniniwala siyang mabibigyan ng same opportunity given to him sina Steven Silva at Enzo Pineda.

Hindi demotion ang tingin ni Rocco na inalis siya sa soap nina Jennylyn Mercado at Lovi Poe at inilipat sa Koreana. Masaya siya kahit saan siya ilagay dahil trabaho pa rin ang haha*rapin niya at gusto niya ang karakter niya sa Koreana bilang sangganong si Benjo.

Masaya ring ibinalita ni Rocco na magkaka-pelikula na rin siya at last Tuesday ang storycon ng project under APT Entertainment.

May tsikang bukod kay Will Devaughn, may isa pang aktor ng Kapamilya na kinukuha ang GMA 7 para isama sa cast ng Maharlika ni Marian Rivera. Malabo lang makuha ang aktor dahil hindi siya nawa*walan ng project sa ABS-CBN at ang alam namin, may kontrata siya sa Star Magic.

Pang-leading man ang aktor, guwapo at parang mag*kakaroon sila ng chemistry ni Marian kung pagsasamahin sa proyekto. Nakarating pa kaya rito na inte*resado sa kanya ang GMA 7, kaya lang, nauna na si Will.

Ang masasabi lang naming clue sa identity ng ak**tor ay may letter E sa pangalan at apelyido niya at naging controversial na rin dahil sa kanyang love life.

by Nitz Miralles

Actress and TV host Iza Calzado is all set to star in GMA-7’s newest primetime series The Beauty Queen with 2007 Binibining Pilipinas-World Maggie Wilson and fellow Kapuso star Katrina Halili, PEP.ph reports. The award-winning actress, who credits her new trimmer figure to a healthy fitness regimen, donned a two-piece swimsuit, baring her curves and toned legs for the show’s teaser. Although Iza was apprehensive about it at first, co-star Maggie soothed her nerves by telling her, “Kaya mo 'yan girl! You're very sexy!”

More than just losing weight, however, Iza is dedicated to keeping her body fit and fab through running, pilates, and pole dancing. “I just don't want to lose weight but I want to be flexible as well. Kaya nakakatulong din yung may mga dance numbers ko sa Party Pilipinas kasi gumagalaw ang lahat ng parte ng katawan ko."

When asked about her inspiration for staying in shape, Iza is quoted as saying, "Many think kasi na porke't I was a fat kid noon, heto na ang pinaka-revenge ko na maging sexy. Yes, I was over 200 pounds noon but I use that as my inspiration. Hindi ako nahihiya sa katawan ko noon. I want to send out a message to other kids who have weight problems as well, na kung kaya ko, kaya rin nila. Determination and concentration lang yan. And of course, lots of support from the people you love and loves you back whatever body type you are in."

Like Iza, do you find yourself wanting to show off your sexy side? Being sexy doesn’t necessarily mean being model thin or baring all your curves—you can be sexy just by being you! Coax out your sensual side with these tips from Female Network.


KEEP FIT

Exercising may not be on top of your list of favorite things to do but a regular routine can help shed off those extra pounds and tone your body. It’s good for your health and it helps improve your mood too (thanks to neurotransmitters and endorphins)! A stress-free you is a happier, more confident you. Exercising also keeps you in touch with your body and your sensuality. Be adventurous and try something a little bit more exotic like strip aerobics or pole dancing lessons. If you find yourself complaining as soon as you hear the word exercise—so not sexy—it’s time to get motivated. Be brave and take that first step!


LEARN TO LOVE YOUR BODY

It’s so easy to find flaws in everything—including your body. Do yourself a favor and ditch all the negative vibes. Nobody’s perfect so aim to embrace your flaws instead. The next time you look in the mirror, tell yourself, “You’re beautiful,” and really believe in it. Make this a little daily ritual to motivate yourself. You may find it silly at first but learning to give yourself compliments is one lesson you shouldn’t miss out on! Find out what you love about yourself, be it the way your hair looks when you flip it over your shoulder or the shape of your hips, and own it.


FIND OUT WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL SEXY

The word ‘sexy’ can mean a lot of things to different people. In the same vein, what makes you feel sexy may not be the same as what your best girlfriend or your mom may think. Put yourself first and take cues from your personal experience—you don’t want yourself to feel uncomfortable trying to be something you aren’t! Once you know what you want, use these to amp up your sexiness: surround yourself with things that make you feel fierce and powerful. Once you feel sexy, others will start noticing it too.


MAKE YOURSELF FEEL GOOD

Anger and stress can be such downers so instead of dwelling on your terror boss and his incompetence, focus on keeping yourself happy. Relax—it seems like such a simple thing but most of us don’t even know how to do it, thanks to the constant hustle and bustle of life. So stop hunching those shoulders and indulge in the things that make you happy, even if it’s just for a short while. Live a little. Get your sexy out.


BE CONFIDENT (IT’S ALL IN THE ATTITUDE!)

Being sexy isn’t just about looking good—it’s in the attitude! A strong, confident woman oozes sex appeal, so believe in yourself first; the rest will come afterward. Now we’re not saying you should suddenly walk with a swagger or adopt an arrogant attitude. Be in control and focus on building up poise and elegance. You can be classy and look confident at the same time! People pick up on cues really quickly so as long as you’re self-assured and show it, others will believe you too.

By Belle Yambao
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