Kapuso Stars

More than 100 Kapuso stars fell down from the sky to celebrate GMA-7's 59th glorious anniversary. The grand event, titled One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59, was held last night, June 19, at the Araneta Coliseum.



It was an evening of high style and glamour where the Kapuso stars paraded in a flamboyant fashion show.



The special also delved into the 10 elements of TV (color, moves, style, image, heart, sound, numbers, power, soul, and reach).



COLOR. Kyla and Jay-R opened the show with a colorful production number featuring the massive pool of more than 100 Kapuso talents.



Leading the pack are veteran stars Eddie Garcia, Celia Rodriguez, Leo Martinez, and German Moreno; dramatic stars Jean Garcia, Eula Valdes, Lani Mercado, Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Angelika dela Cruz, Angelu de Leon, and Mark Anthony Fernandez; hunks Victor Aliwalas, Arthur Solinap, and Boom Labrusca; beauty Abby Cruz; StarStruck graduates Prince Stefan, Jewel Mische, Dex Quindoza, Jade Lopez, Kevin Santos, Stef Prescott, and Vivo Ouano; and Survivor hunks John lopez, and Jace Flores.



Showbiz talk show hosts Butch Francsico, Ricky Lo, Jan Manual, and Paulo Avelino of Startalk; and Raymond Gutierrez and John "Sweet" Lapus of Showbiz Central.



Musical-variety show regulars Ruby Rodriguez and Daiana Menezes of Eat Bulaga!; Jackie Lou Blanco, John Nite, and Mariz Ricketts of Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman; the SOP gang composed of Mico Aytona, Aicelle Santos, Bryan Termulo, Chynna Ortaleza, Gerald Santos, Gian Magdangal, Harry Santos, Jonalyn Viray, Julie Ann San Jose, Krissa Mae Arietta, Maricris Garcia, Ryza Cenon, Mart Escudero, Mark Herras, Matteo Guidicelli, Nicole Angela, and Miggy Tanchangco; and Keempee de Leon and Ms. Regine Velasquez of Are You The Next Big Star?.



2009 Bb. Pilipinas winners Pamela Bianca Manalo (Bb. Pilipinas-Universe), Marie Ann Umali (Bb. Pilipinas-World), Melody Gersbachand (Bb. Pilipinas-International), and Rich Asuncion (1st runner-up); game show hosts Janno Gibbs of Power of 10, and Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. of Hole In The Wall.



Comedy stars Wendell Ramos, Francine Prieto, Moymoy Palaboy, Paolo Contis, Boy2 Quizon, Ryan Yllana, Bearwin Meily, Diego Llorica, Mang Enriquez, Tess Bomb, John Meier, Arnell Ignacio, and the comic tandem of Ariel & Maverick.



Stars in drama shows: SexBomb Girls led by Rochelle Panglinan of Daisy Siete; JC de Vera, Arci Muñoz, Dion Ignacio, Luis Alandy, and Joanne Quintas of Ngayon at Kailanman; Maxene Magalona, Glaiza de Castro, Patrick Garcia, and Jackie Rice of Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin; Rhian Ramos, Michelle Madrigal, Bubbles Paraiso, Epi Quizon, Ricky Davao, and Sheena Halili of Zorro; Ehra Madrigal, LJ Reyes, and Ian Veneracion of Totoy Bato; Charisse Solomon, Mosang, Chanda Romero, Dang Cruz, Vaness del Moral, Iwa Moto, Benjie Paras, Pauleen Luna, Marvin Agustin, Jennica Garcia, and Dennis Trillo of Adik Sa 'Yo.



The men and women of GMA News and Public Affairs: Kiko Rustia of Born to Be Wild; JC Tiuseco, Regine Tolentino, Rhea Santos, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, and Arnold Clavio of Unang Hirit.



The stars of upcoming GMA-7 primetime soaps: Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal of All My Life; Carla Abellana, Geoff Eigenmann, Ariel Rivera, Sheryl Cruz, Manilyn Reynes, Jessa Zaragoza, Marco Alcaraz, Sherilyn Reyes, and Gary Estrada of Rosalinda; Marian Rivera of Darna; and Dingdong Dantes of Stairway to Heaven.



MOVES. Janno Gibbs introduced this segment to show the force that radiates emotion into artistic action. This is through a back-to-back production numbers from GMA-7's dance royalties—the boys of SOP composed of Felix Roco, Mico Aytona, Mart Escudero, Miggy Tanchangco, Rainier Castillo, and Mark Herras; sexy and beautiful ladies Krissa Mae Arietta, Rich Asuncion, Sherilyn Reyes, Regine Tolentino, Iza Calzado, and Sunshine Dizon.



The boys danced to the tune of Black Eyed Peas' "Boom, Boom, Boom" while the ladies gyrated to a samba medley. They later shared the stage for a fusion of the old and new dance moves.



STYLE. As presented by Raymond Gutierrez, this segment featured the glamorous portrayal behind the Kapuso network's image as represented by the roster of GMA's Kontrabidas as they introduced the idea of nostalgia of high glam.



Pinoy Idol winner Gretchen Espina took the stage with a medley of songs as the following Kapuso character actors and actresses walked the ramp: Polo Ravales, Gabby Eigenmann, Paolo Contis, Angelu de Leon, Angelika dela Cruz, Jackie Lou Blanco, Sheryl Cruz, Jean Garcia, Celia Rodriguez, and Eddie Garcia.



IMAGE. Mike Enriquez introduced the segment which highlights the element of image, as represented by the most respected personalities of GMA News and Public Affairs, who exemplify hard work in delivering a comprehensive and balance reportage of the truths of the times.



While Jett Pangan is singing "Lumiyab Ka," the following men and women of GMA News and Public Affairs, wearing newspaper-inspired suits and gowns, took their individual walks on the stage: Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales, Susan Enriquez, Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Kara David, Pia Arcangel, Kiko Rustia, Love Añover, Rhea Santos, JC Tiuseco, Connie Sison, Mariz Umali, Howie Severino, Sandra Aguinaldo, and Mel Tiangco.



HEART. Marvin Agustin spoke about heart that embodies the Kapuso network's achievements and downfalls. This segment features the ensemble of GMA-7's top-caliber comediennes (Tess Bomb, Ruby Rodriguez, Dang Cruz, Mosang, Alyssa Alano, and Manilyn Reynes) with the Kapuso child stars (like Buboy Villar, BJ Forbes, and the StarStruck Kids), and the comic duo of Yaya (Michael V.) and Angelina (Ogie Alcasid).



With Moymoy Palaboy's lip-synching video as background, the following male Kapuso comedians also took center stage: Ariel & Maverick, Benjie Paras, Gene Padilla, John "Sweet" Lapus, Arnell Ignacio, Diego Llorica, John Feir, Bearwin Meily, Keempee de Leon, Boy2 Quizon, Mang Enriquez, Epi Quizon, and Leo Martinez.



SOUL. Dingdong Dantes was greeted by wild shrieks from his fans as he introduced the next segment focusing on the Kapuso network's principle of enriching the lives of Filipinos through superior delivery of news and entertainment.


With Gian Magdangal bringing so much life while performing "Bring Me To Life," the following Kapuso winged gods and goddesses strutted the catwalk: Bubbles Paraiso, Victor Aliwalas, Bianca Manalo, Luis Alandy, Charisse Solomon, Dex Quindoza, Sheena Halili, Matteo Guidicelli, Jan Manual, Rich Asuncion, Pamela Bianca Manalo, Kevin Santos, Marie Ann Manalo, Mike Tan, Daiana Menezes, Boom Labrusca, Krissa Mae Arietta, Dion Ignacio, and Marian Rivera.



POWER. This segment, as introduced by German Moreno, centers on the GMA's resident athletes and sports enthusiasts who stand for the element of power that radiates truth and beauty in the modern times.



Janno Gibbs provided the music while the some Kapuso stars performed tai-chi and capoiera with dancers and athletes. These stars were Chynna Ortaleza, Pauleen Luna, Vaness del Moral, LJ Reyes, Ryza Cenon, the SexBomb Dancers, and Rhian Ramos.



Senator Bong Revilla almost went unnoticed as he appeared on the stage before the end of the production number.



We were expecting boxing great Manny Pacquiao and basketball heartthrob Chris Tiu, hosts of Pinoy Record, to appear on this segment but they were both nowhere to be found.



SOUND. The next segment, as introduced by Ogie Alcasid, encapsulates the Kapuso network's true formula of trendsetting and producing cutting-edge programs to all Filipinos. Performing the Oscar-winning song "Jai Ho" were the Kitty Girls and Rochelle Panigilinan; while the following sexy Kapuso stars made their move on the catwalk: Arci Muñoz, Iwa Moto, Arthur Solinap, Glaiza de Castro, Jace Flore, Francine Prieto, Paulo Avelino, Bianca King, John Lopez, Akihiro Sato, and Dingdong Dantes.



NUMBERS. Michael V. provided the intro for this segment, where the element of numbers gave the chronological narration of GMA-7's 59 resplendent years in the broadcast industry, as represented by bridal fashion featuring the top Kapuso loveteams.



With the beautiful harmony of La Diva (Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, and Maricris Garcia) singing Filipino love songs, the following Kapuso pairs took centerstage: Marvin Agustin and Pauleen Luna representing the '20s, Dennis Trillo and Jennica Garcia representing '40s, JC de Vera and Michelle Madrigal representing the '60s, Mark Herras and Jackie Rice representing the '70s, Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal representing the '80s, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana representing the '90s, and Marian Rivera and Mark Anthony Fernandez representing the 2000s.



REACH. Respected broadcaster Mel Tiangco provided the intro for the last segment, the element of reach which marks GMA-7's growth and development as it connects to Filipinos across the globe through its international channels: GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV.



Leading the finale is none other than Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez as she sang a medley of inspirational songs, while models wearing Filipiniana costumes designed by three Filipino designers walked on the ramp followed by all the Kapuso stars.



After this, Senator Bong Revilla provided the farewell message as all the GMA-7 executives, led by CEO and Chairman Atty. Felipe Gozon, joined the roster of Kapuso stars on the stage.



MISSING IN ACTION. Noticeably absent at last night's grandiose event Robin Padilla, Richard Gutierrez, Heart Evangelista, Jolina Magdangal, Joey de Leon, Vic Sotto and girlfriend Pia Guanio, Carmina Villarroel, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, Nadine Samonte, Katrina Halili, Alfred Vargas, Paolo Bediones, Allan K, Jaya, Eugene Domingo, Jan Nieto, and most of the stars of the late Douglas Quijano, like Richard Gomez and wife Lucy Torres, Joey Marquez, brothers Anjo and Jomari Yllana, and sisters Janice and Gelli de Belen.



It was understandable that most of the talents of Tito Dougs skipped the GMA anniversary presentation since it was the last night of the talent manager's wake at the Heritage Memorial Chapels; although some of his other talents, like Wendell Ramos and Ryan Yllana, still showed up at the Big Dome.



Richard Gutierrez, one of the biggest stars of the Kapuso network, was also spotted at Tito Doug's wake, along with parents Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama and sister Ruffa. Unknown to many, Richard was co-managed by the late talent manager, who was cremated today.



Paolo Bediones is reportedly in Australia for the taping of Survivor Philippines Season 2, while Yasmien Kurdi and Nadine Samonte are in Dubai for a show.



SOME SIDELIGHTS. While waiting for his cue for the next segment, Ogie Alcasid provided probably one of the most entertaining moments of the program. Standing on the side of the stage for more than 10 minutes, Ogie entertained the audience and himself by singing a line or two of different songs while cracking jokes left and right. Too bad that this part won't be aired on TV.



Based on the applause and cheers last night, there is no doubt that Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are still the most popular Kapuso stars. Coming in second is the pair of Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal, who will soon be seen in the primetime series All My Life.



Meanwhile, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana looked so good together. But their appearance on stage did not elicit the same response as Dingdong and Marian or even Aljur and Kris, probably because the viewers have yet to see their chemistry on screen. But if everything works on their side, then their tandem will also become one of the most popular in no time.



Dingdong and Marian never appeared on stage together as they now have different projects; Darna for Marian and Stairway To Heaven for Dingdong. But during the finale, one of the country's most popular loveteams came out together.



One Glamorous Night: Greater and Grateful at 59 will be aired on June 28 on SNBO.

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Humingi na ng dispensa ang SexBomb Girl na si Sunshine Garcia sa mga nakalaban nitong sina Alyssa Alano at John Feir (Belli Flori) sa game show ng GMA-7 na Gobingo dalawang linggo na ang nakararaan.

Kamakailan lamang ay napabalitang may tampuhan sa pagitan nina Sunsine at Alyssa dahil sa pangakong paghahatian na lamang ang premyo kung sinuman ang manalo sa kanilang tatlo. Ngunit hindi ito nangyari dahil ang nanalong si Sunshine ay walang ideya na hindi pala papayag ang kanyang manager na si Joy Cancio kahit na naka-oo na siya kina Sunshine at John.

Napanalunan ni Sunshine ang P164,000 prize money nang mag-head-to-head sila nina Alyssa at John sa Gobingo.

Ayon sa taped interview ni Sunshine sa Showbiz Central kahapon, May 18, "Pagdating ko pa lang ng Gobingo, nag-uusap na pagdating ko ng dressing room, nag-uusap na si Alyssa at saka si Kuya John Feir. Ngayon sabi nila, ‘O, ano, hatian na lang 'to. Parang ganito.' ‘O, sige, kayong bahala,' parang ganun ako, e."

Nang makuha ni Sunshine ang jackpot, nalaman ng dancer na kailangan niya munang ipaalam ito sa Focus Entertainment, ang production company ng talent manager na si Joy.

Pahayag ni Sunshine, "Noong nakuha ko na yung jackpot, pinuntahan na ako ni Alyssa, sabi niya, ‘Kumusta?' Sabi ko, ‘O, kuha yung jackpot.' Pero sabi ko, ‘Kailangan ko muna itong padaanin sa office [Focus Entertainment].' Noong sinabi ko nga dito, ayaw nga po nila pumayag."

"WALANG PROBLEMA." Sa StarTalk noong nakaraang Sabado, May 18, halos mapaiyak si Alyssa dahil sa mga anonymous comment na nakukuha niya na umano'y nagsasabing "mukha pera" siya.

Mangiyak-ngiyak na sinabi ni Alyssa sa StarTalk, "Sabihin na po nilang tanga ako, huwag lang mukhang pera. Kasi ano, e, pinaghihirapan ko naman po yung kinikita ko, hindi po ako humihingi sa ibang tao."

Sa hiwalay na taped interview ng Showbiz Central, inihayag din ni Alyssa na walang kaso sa kanya kung hindi siya mabigyan ng parte mula sa napanalunang pera ni Sunshine.

Ayon sa sexy comedienne host, "Yun pong pinapag-usapan namin na hati-hati, um-okay naman siya [Sunshine]. So okay, alam naman namin na hati. E, pero since naman nagkaproblema nga, hindi niya alam na hindi pala puwede kasi, di ba, may manager pa siya?"

Dagdag niya, "Yun, nag-a-apoligize nga siya na hindi niya raw kami mahahatian. Sinabi pa nga niya sa akin na, ‘Pasensiya na.' Hindi daw niya alam na ganun. Sabi ko, ‘Okay lang.' Sabi ko, ‘Walang problema doon.' So, hindi ko po alam kung saan nanggaling yung mukha akong pera, na naghahabol daw ako."

Bukod dito, ipinaliwanag din ni Alyssa na wala siyang pinatatamaan sa naging pahayag ni Lolit Solis noong Sabado sa StarTalk. Sinabi kasi ni Lolit, "Hati-hati sila, di ba, noong ibang kasali? Sabi ko, ‘Baka hindi tuparin, kailangan pilitin mo.' Sabi niya [Alyssa], ‘Hindi bale, 'Nay, kung ayaw niyang tuparin yung kanyang word of wisdom.'"

Paliwanag ni Alyssa, "Ay, hindi po, kasi nagbibiruan kami ni Nanay [Lolit]. Since may nagkuwento kay Nanay [Lolit], yung word of wisdom na yun, ‘Hindi bale, 'Nay, siguro may word of wisdom naman siya, bibigay naman niya yun.' Gumanun ako, pero hindi yun para patamain yung kung sinuman."

"NA-BYPASS AKO." Kasunod nito, nagpaliwanag na rin ang talent manager ni Sunshine na si Joy Cancio, na umaming nasaktan sa agarang pagpayag ng alaga sa paghahati-hati sa magiging prize money nang hindi siya kinukunsulta.

Ipinaliwanag ng talent manager ang kanyang pagtutol sa paghahati-hati ng prize money. Aniya, "Kasi it's a game show, di ba? E, ngayon, sabi ko, ‘Hindi ako papayag.' Kasi, unang-una, ako yung manager, ako yung nakipag-usap sa show, di ba?

"At the same time, as a manager niya [Sunshine], di ba, usually we get 30 percent. Kaso, since honorarium 'yon, hindi na namin kinukunan yun kasi kung matalo, maliit lang naman yun, di ba?

"Pero ang usapan namin ever since, we will get 30 percent from the prize. E, so from then on, kinompyut ko sa kanya [Sunshine], ‘O, kita mo, heto ang matitira sa 'yo. O, magkano na ngayon ang matitira sa 'yo kapag hinati-hati?'"

Hindi rin naitago ni Joy ang pagkadismaya sa naging desisyon ni Sunshine.

"Ang ikinagagalit ko sa kanya is, ‘I'm your manager, bakit binypass mo ako?' Actually, hindi sama ng loob yun, e. Kumbaga, ako yung nakakatanda, e, pinaiintindi ko sa kanya. Pinagalitan ko siya. Kumbaga, deserving naman siya na manalo kasi nga pinahirapan siya, di ba?"

Paglilinaw din ni Joy, "Ayaw ko kasing may nagagalit din sa kanila. Hindi nating masasabing matured enough na sila, e. Nakukulangan sila ng parang advice, guidance. Kaya sabi ko, kailangang mag-isip muna ng ilang beses bago magdesisyon para hindi magkamali."

SUNSHINE APOLOGIZES. Aminado naman ang SexBomb dancer na si Sunshine sa kanyang pagkakamali.

"Alam ko mali ako. Mali ako sa pag-oo kaagad. Mali ako sa bigla kong pagdedesisyon, na hindi ako nagkonsulta, hindi ako nagtanong," sabi niya.

Dahil dito, humingi rin si Sunshine ng paumanhin sa kanyang manager gayundin sa mga nakalaban niya sa Gobingo na sina Alyssa at John.

"Nagkausap na kami ni Ate Joy," sabi ni Sunshine. "'Yon nga yung sinabi niya sa akin na hindi puwede. Kailangan dumaan muna dito. At sinabi ko naman sa kanila, kina Kuya John at Alyssa, na bibigyan ko pa rin naman sila ng balato."

"Gusto kong sabihin kina Kuya John at Alyssa na, ‘Sorry talaga.' Sorry din ako sa Focus na na-by ass ko nga po sila."

Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang StarStruck Batch 3 First Princess na si Iwa Moto kagabi, April 29, sa kampanya ng isang mayoralty candidate sa Alaminos, Laguna. Napag-usapan namin ni Iwa ang tungkol sa sitwasyon ngayon sa pagitan nila ng SexBomb member na si Rochelle Pangilinan.

Dati ay nagkaroon ng gap sa pagitan ng dalawang female celebrities
dahil ang ex-boyfriend ni Rochelle, ang male dancer na si Yexel
Sebastian, ay naging boyfriend din for a time ni Iwa.

"We're close, we're friends talaga," sabi ni Iwa. "Oo, nagtatawagan
kami, nagte-text-an, ganun. Rochelle and I are friends. And besides,
wala namang hard feelings between us, kasi tapos na, e."

Dagdag pa niya, "Kung nagkaroon man ng isyu before, it's over. Na-
overcome na namin, and tsaka hindi naman kailangang pag-awayan ang isang tao."

Kumusta na ang lovelife ni Iwa? May ipinalit na ba siya kay Yexel? "Lovelife? Sad na sad! Wala po, by choice," natatawang sabi ni Iwa.

Ayon pa sa young actress, focused siya ngayon sa kanyang showbiz career.

"Siyempre, madaming work, di ba? Tsaka yung lovelife, dadating at dadating `yan. Nakakapaghintay, kung makakapaghintay. Kung mayroon mang may gusto, mag- antay na lang till the time na kailangan ng right time. Lahat naman ng bagay, may right time, di ba?" pahayag niya.

In a recent interview, sinabi ng kaibigan ni Iwa na si Jackie Rice na mas okay sa kanya na walang lovelife si Iwa para matutukan nito ang kanyang career. Ano ang reaksiyon ni Iwa dito?

"Kasi alam din naman ni Jackie kung gaano ko siya ka-love at kung gaano ako nagki-care sa kanya. Kasi kapag may problema naman siya, tumatakbo rin sa akin yun. Binibigyan ko rin siya ng advise as ate. Thankful ako kasi naa-appreciate niya lahat ng mga ginagawa ko sa kanya. And in return, alam mo yun, pinagpe-pray pa rin niya yung success ko," pagtatapos ni Iwa.

Bago matapos ang taong ito bibili na ng sarili niyang bahay ang SexBomb dancer na si Aira Bermudez. Nakapag-ipon na si Aira mula sa kinita niya sa Japan, kung saan siya nagtrabaho mula October 2006 hanggang April 5, 2007.

Probinsiya ang napuntahan ni Aira sa Japan para mag-show, at mula rito ay nakapag-uwi siya ng malaking pera at mga mamahaling electronic devices. Dalawa ang laptop na naiuwi ni Aira na nagkakahalaga diumano ng higit sa P100,000, dalawa rin ang digital cameras, dalawa ang PS3, maraming alahas, at pera. Ang mga ito ay mula sa kaniyang nakuhang tip.

Itinanggi ni Aira na galing sa kaniyang Japanese boyfriend ang mga nauwi niyang electronic devices, alahas, at pera. Aniya, ginalingan lang daw niya ang pagsasayaw at pagku-comedy kaya naaliw ang mga customers sa kaniya.

Uunahin muna ni Aira ang pagbili ng tinutuluyang bahay ng kaniyang pamilya sa Tondo. Pagkatapos nito ay siya naman ang bibili ng para sa kaniya.

Na-miss ni Aira ang SexBomb lalo't nagkaroon ng showdown ang grupo niya at ang EB Babes sa Eat Bulaga!. Kasama na ngayon sa Daisy Siete Season 15 sa episode na "Isla Chikita" si Aira.