FREEHAND by Mario E. Bautista
KATRINA HALILI is now at home again with the press, unlike when her sex video with Hayden Kho has just been exposed and she was so fidgety when being interviewed. What can she say about Hayden going abroad and traveling with Dr. Vicki Belo to Europe? "Advice ng lawyer ko, not to comment na lang at baka makaapekto sa kaso ko against him," she says.
And what about the libel case she filed against Hayden's mom being approved by the court? "May hearing na sa June 3. Basta happy ako na pumoprogreso naman ang mga kasong pinaglalaban ko. Dahil diyan, I've regained my self confidence kaya nakakaharap na ako uli sa inyo ng ganito, unlike noon na gusto ko talaga magtago. No joke naman ang pinagdaanan ko, but we have to move on naman, di ba? Ayoko basta magpatalo sa ginawa nilang pang-aapak sa akin."
In the trailer of "Langit sa Piling Mo", that starts airing tonight at 6 PM, there's a scene where she pushes Heart Evangelista into the swimming pool. So she's back to full villain mode here? "Yes, maldita to the max na naman ako rito. Okay naman kami ni Heart. Pinag-usapan namin ang mga gagawin ko sa kanya. I'm just thankful sa GMA-7 dahil tuloy-tuloy ang pagtitiwala nila't pagbibigay ng trabaho sa akin."
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DIRECTOR CHITO RONO says that Lea Salonga was his first consideration for the role of Yaya Amelia in "Emir". "But she's so busy so we thought of other name stars like Sarah Geronimo or KC Concepcion, pero problema din ang schedule nila. I want someone who can devote her undivided time and attention to the project so we opted to audition for someone na babagay sa role. Sa auditions, si Frencheska Farr talaga ang swak sa character so we got her. She'll amaze you with her performance as a singer and as an actress. She works with an ensemble of singer-actresses na kilala sa theatre and singing, like Dulce, Liezl Batucan of Repertory, Melanie Dujunco, Bayang Barrios, Julia Clarete, pero hindi siya nagpaiwan sa kanila. Kaya bumilib talaga ako kay Frencheska kasi she was able to stand on her own. Nagawa rin niya ang gusto, maging natural lang, hindi umaarte, even in the scenes na 40 plus na ang age niya. She shows sincerity as an actress and as a singer. May puso, makikita mo sa mata niya."
Frencheska was astounded by the praises heaped on her. "Naiiyak ako sa sinabi ni Direk kasi sa shooting, never po niya pnakitang natutuwa siya sa ginagawa ko. Inaamin ko namang I felt I didn't deserve the role kasi wala akong acting experience. Pinilit lang ako ng mommy kong mag-audition at noong makita yung mga kasabay ko, gusto ko nang mag-backout pero sabi ni mommy, 'Nandito ka na, i-try mo na'. So ayun. Ngayon ko lang narinig kay Direk na okay naman pala yung ginawa ko kaya nagulat talaga ako."
"Hindi naman ako yung type ng direktor na after the take, sasabihin sa artista na ang galing-galing mo," says Chito. "Basta ngumingiti na lang ako o napapaluha sa isang tabi kapag nakuha nang artista ang mga gusto kong gawin niya sa harap ng kamera. After 'Emir', I believe marami ng kukuha kay Frencheska para mag-artista kasi magaling talaga siya at malayo ang mararating niya."
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IN GMA FILMS' "Batanes", Joem Bascon played Iza Calzado's husband and Coco Martin just supported him in a minor role. They're now both with ABS and Coco has become a big star because of his exposure in "Tayong Dalawa" and "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo". Coco now produces the film "Noy". He also plays the title role and Joem supports him as his crippled brother who becomes a burden in their family.
Joem admits that when "Noy" was first offered to him, he thought it's a campaign movie for new Pres. Noynoy Aquino. "But when I read the script, I realized it tries to show the reality situation ng mga kababayan nating dumaranas ng labis na paghihirap. So tinanggap ko and I got inspired doing the movie kasi kaeksena ko rito si Coco and Ms. Cherry Pie Picache as our mother. Pareho silang magagaling, award-winners, tinitingala ko, kaya dapat, I should give my best kahit sobrang kaba ko pag kaeksena ko sila. And to think ang location namin, sa isang lugar na hindi bumababa ang tubig baha kaya malamok. But 'Noy', which opens in theaters on June 5, is also about hope. It says na habang humihinga pa tayo, dapat, hindi mawawalan ng pag-asa."
About his lovelife, Joem is open about his romance with Meryll Soriano even if those who help him tell him that his affair with the single mom is not at all helping boost his career.
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THE RATINGS of the dating game "Take Me Out" went higher with the changes instituted on the show. This week, it'll be even more entertaining as the tables are turned. It's now the girls who'll be searches and there will be 30 different guys to choose from. The show's new title is "Take Him Out". This afternoon at 5:30, the searchers are two alluring models Jemariz Austria and Nicole Kaufman. Tomorrow, the searchers are Czech model, Milena Krahulcova and hot Quickfire chef-host Rosebud Benitez. On Wednesday, it will be the turn of acoustic singer Princess Velasco and sporty single girl Tanya Reidenbach. Thursday, it's the turn of La Diva's Aicelle Santos and Pinoy Idol winner Gretchen Espina.
On Friday, the searcher is Starstruck comedian Chariz Solomon. Don't miss "Take Him Out" with Jay-R as main host. From Monday to Wednesday, his co-host is Janna Dominquez. On Thursday and Friday, it's comic diva Gladys Guevarra. Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM, with replays at 12:30 MN.
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THE KOREAN soap, "My Wife is a Superwoman", about smart housewives who compete with each other, is such a hit that it's been extended from 48 to 60 episodes. TV 5 now shows it on primetime at 6:30 PM starting tonight after its successful run in the noontime block. It's shown in between two other hit Asianovelas. At 6 PM is the action comedy, "Hero", about a talented reporter who becomes so reckless after the death of the woman he loves and later becomes a hero who helps crime victims. At 7 PM is the Taiwanese romantic comedy, "Easy Fotrune, Happy Life" with Lan Cheng Long of Meteor Garden as an arrogant rich boy who refuses to marry Chen Qiao En, a carefree country girl who he has to marry to inherit his grandpa's riches.
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RUFA MAE QUINTO is happy that people finally believe she has a real life boyfriend after her secret inamorato's letter was read to her at Showbiz Central last Sunday. As of now, her BF understands she's still very much happy with her work so he can't rush her into marriage. "I'm in 'Bubble Gang', 'Showbiz Central', and I'm having a grand time playing Lady Gaga in 'Diva'. Ang dami pang raket, di ba?"
As Lady Gaga, she confronts Kelly (Rochelle Pangilinan) who presents herself as Sam, after joining a bikini contest, while George (Randy Santiago) reminds Sam that she owes him money but she can't remember it. This makes the real Sam's dad, Elvis (Boboy Garovillo) suspect that Kelly is really a fake Sam. Cops arrive to arrest Kelly and she takes Elvis hostage. A new character also joins the show, Luke (Enzo Pineda), who becomes very close to Vanessa (Ynna Asistio), making Smith (Mark Herras), who's going abroad, very jealous.
KATRINA HALILI is now at home again with the press, unlike when her sex video with Hayden Kho has just been exposed and she was so fidgety when being interviewed. What can she say about Hayden going abroad and traveling with Dr. Vicki Belo to Europe? "Advice ng lawyer ko, not to comment na lang at baka makaapekto sa kaso ko against him," she says.
And what about the libel case she filed against Hayden's mom being approved by the court? "May hearing na sa June 3. Basta happy ako na pumoprogreso naman ang mga kasong pinaglalaban ko. Dahil diyan, I've regained my self confidence kaya nakakaharap na ako uli sa inyo ng ganito, unlike noon na gusto ko talaga magtago. No joke naman ang pinagdaanan ko, but we have to move on naman, di ba? Ayoko basta magpatalo sa ginawa nilang pang-aapak sa akin."
In the trailer of "Langit sa Piling Mo", that starts airing tonight at 6 PM, there's a scene where she pushes Heart Evangelista into the swimming pool. So she's back to full villain mode here? "Yes, maldita to the max na naman ako rito. Okay naman kami ni Heart. Pinag-usapan namin ang mga gagawin ko sa kanya. I'm just thankful sa GMA-7 dahil tuloy-tuloy ang pagtitiwala nila't pagbibigay ng trabaho sa akin."
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DIRECTOR CHITO RONO says that Lea Salonga was his first consideration for the role of Yaya Amelia in "Emir". "But she's so busy so we thought of other name stars like Sarah Geronimo or KC Concepcion, pero problema din ang schedule nila. I want someone who can devote her undivided time and attention to the project so we opted to audition for someone na babagay sa role. Sa auditions, si Frencheska Farr talaga ang swak sa character so we got her. She'll amaze you with her performance as a singer and as an actress. She works with an ensemble of singer-actresses na kilala sa theatre and singing, like Dulce, Liezl Batucan of Repertory, Melanie Dujunco, Bayang Barrios, Julia Clarete, pero hindi siya nagpaiwan sa kanila. Kaya bumilib talaga ako kay Frencheska kasi she was able to stand on her own. Nagawa rin niya ang gusto, maging natural lang, hindi umaarte, even in the scenes na 40 plus na ang age niya. She shows sincerity as an actress and as a singer. May puso, makikita mo sa mata niya."
Frencheska was astounded by the praises heaped on her. "Naiiyak ako sa sinabi ni Direk kasi sa shooting, never po niya pnakitang natutuwa siya sa ginagawa ko. Inaamin ko namang I felt I didn't deserve the role kasi wala akong acting experience. Pinilit lang ako ng mommy kong mag-audition at noong makita yung mga kasabay ko, gusto ko nang mag-backout pero sabi ni mommy, 'Nandito ka na, i-try mo na'. So ayun. Ngayon ko lang narinig kay Direk na okay naman pala yung ginawa ko kaya nagulat talaga ako."
"Hindi naman ako yung type ng direktor na after the take, sasabihin sa artista na ang galing-galing mo," says Chito. "Basta ngumingiti na lang ako o napapaluha sa isang tabi kapag nakuha nang artista ang mga gusto kong gawin niya sa harap ng kamera. After 'Emir', I believe marami ng kukuha kay Frencheska para mag-artista kasi magaling talaga siya at malayo ang mararating niya."
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IN GMA FILMS' "Batanes", Joem Bascon played Iza Calzado's husband and Coco Martin just supported him in a minor role. They're now both with ABS and Coco has become a big star because of his exposure in "Tayong Dalawa" and "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo". Coco now produces the film "Noy". He also plays the title role and Joem supports him as his crippled brother who becomes a burden in their family.
Joem admits that when "Noy" was first offered to him, he thought it's a campaign movie for new Pres. Noynoy Aquino. "But when I read the script, I realized it tries to show the reality situation ng mga kababayan nating dumaranas ng labis na paghihirap. So tinanggap ko and I got inspired doing the movie kasi kaeksena ko rito si Coco and Ms. Cherry Pie Picache as our mother. Pareho silang magagaling, award-winners, tinitingala ko, kaya dapat, I should give my best kahit sobrang kaba ko pag kaeksena ko sila. And to think ang location namin, sa isang lugar na hindi bumababa ang tubig baha kaya malamok. But 'Noy', which opens in theaters on June 5, is also about hope. It says na habang humihinga pa tayo, dapat, hindi mawawalan ng pag-asa."
About his lovelife, Joem is open about his romance with Meryll Soriano even if those who help him tell him that his affair with the single mom is not at all helping boost his career.
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THE RATINGS of the dating game "Take Me Out" went higher with the changes instituted on the show. This week, it'll be even more entertaining as the tables are turned. It's now the girls who'll be searches and there will be 30 different guys to choose from. The show's new title is "Take Him Out". This afternoon at 5:30, the searchers are two alluring models Jemariz Austria and Nicole Kaufman. Tomorrow, the searchers are Czech model, Milena Krahulcova and hot Quickfire chef-host Rosebud Benitez. On Wednesday, it will be the turn of acoustic singer Princess Velasco and sporty single girl Tanya Reidenbach. Thursday, it's the turn of La Diva's Aicelle Santos and Pinoy Idol winner Gretchen Espina.
On Friday, the searcher is Starstruck comedian Chariz Solomon. Don't miss "Take Him Out" with Jay-R as main host. From Monday to Wednesday, his co-host is Janna Dominquez. On Thursday and Friday, it's comic diva Gladys Guevarra. Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM, with replays at 12:30 MN.
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THE KOREAN soap, "My Wife is a Superwoman", about smart housewives who compete with each other, is such a hit that it's been extended from 48 to 60 episodes. TV 5 now shows it on primetime at 6:30 PM starting tonight after its successful run in the noontime block. It's shown in between two other hit Asianovelas. At 6 PM is the action comedy, "Hero", about a talented reporter who becomes so reckless after the death of the woman he loves and later becomes a hero who helps crime victims. At 7 PM is the Taiwanese romantic comedy, "Easy Fotrune, Happy Life" with Lan Cheng Long of Meteor Garden as an arrogant rich boy who refuses to marry Chen Qiao En, a carefree country girl who he has to marry to inherit his grandpa's riches.
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RUFA MAE QUINTO is happy that people finally believe she has a real life boyfriend after her secret inamorato's letter was read to her at Showbiz Central last Sunday. As of now, her BF understands she's still very much happy with her work so he can't rush her into marriage. "I'm in 'Bubble Gang', 'Showbiz Central', and I'm having a grand time playing Lady Gaga in 'Diva'. Ang dami pang raket, di ba?"
As Lady Gaga, she confronts Kelly (Rochelle Pangilinan) who presents herself as Sam, after joining a bikini contest, while George (Randy Santiago) reminds Sam that she owes him money but she can't remember it. This makes the real Sam's dad, Elvis (Boboy Garovillo) suspect that Kelly is really a fake Sam. Cops arrive to arrest Kelly and she takes Elvis hostage. A new character also joins the show, Luke (Enzo Pineda), who becomes very close to Vanessa (Ynna Asistio), making Smith (Mark Herras), who's going abroad, very jealous.
