Tuesday 9 October 2012

BB supports Carmina-Zoren marriage

BB Gandanghari wishes Carmina Villarroel and Zoren Legaspi the best in their plan to tie the knot because “their kids are very happy kids and they deserve married parents.”

This, BB (who, as Rustom Padilla was once married to Carmina) said in an interview at the presscon of Gantimpala Theater’s “Ang Sayaw ng mga SENIORita,” where he plays Raquel, a homecoming queen and socialite.

BB thinks it’s about time Carmina and Zoren “finally legalize their union” because they’re happy together, and have been that way for years.

BB, for his part, reveals that he goes out on dates.  But he has yet to find a partner.

“May delay lang ng kaunti,” he says. “Baka na-traffic o baka nasa ibang bansa.”

[Related] BB open to do interview with Carmina

BB knows  his mother, Eva Carino and brother Robin Padilla are not open about his new lifestyle.  But BB insists he’s mature enough to make his own decisions without getting their approval.

[Related] Robin on the new 'Rustom'

Still, he admits he’d feel better if he can someday introduce the person he loves to his family.

“I want a partner I can grow old with. And like direk Soxie (Topacio,one of  his co-actors in 'SENIORita'), I want him straight. “

But if he can’t find that special someone 15 years from now, BB has his twilight years figured out this early.

He plans to save enough money and live in the States where he can stay in an adult home care facility.

“Active sila 'don.  It’s like going to high school again. Parang naka-dorm ka lang at may nag-aalaga sa 'yo.”

Since that possibility exists in the remote future, BB admits “hindi  ako nagsasalita ng tapos.”

Meantime, he’s looking forward to rehearsing with directors Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio, Manny Castaneda and Ricky Davao, who are also part of the “SENIORita” cast.

The play, which is about gay men in their twilight years,  is a fund-raiser for Gantimpala Theater and a tribute to the theater company’s former artistic director, the late Tony Espejo.

Playdates are Nov. 16, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Nov, 23 and 24, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.,Nov. 30, 8 p.m. and Dec. 1, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Venue is  the Tanghalang Huseng Batute at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

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Derek admits seeing someone

Months after his controversial breakup with Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay admits he is dating anew.

“Yes I'm dating someone but I really want to keep it more private,” Derek said at the press conference of his new Kapatid fantaserye “Kidlat.”

He refused to name his new girl, but hinted that she’s non-showbiz. And while he cannot speak for the future, Derek hopes Angelica would be his last showbiz girlfriend.

“I’ve been in a high-profile relationship, it’s very hard. Angel and I found it very hard. I think I want Angel to be the last girl that I had a relationship in the industry. But you never say never.”

“I'm really happy with my life. Ang puso ko is healed. I'm done with crying. I've done that. I'm on my feet and I'm moving forward.”

Derek took with him lessons Angelica and their relationship taught him.

“Every day you try to better yourself. Am I a better guy than yesterday? Yes. You never stop learning and the break up was a big learning for me."

[Watch video] Derek Ramsay Only on OMG

Moving on

Derek plays a superhero, which he describes as “very human” in “Kidlat,” his first TV5 series.

"The great thing about Kidlat is he's very endearing. Even though he's out there fighting crime, he still has to worry about paying the rent or helping his family. Everyone can relate to him," Derek said.

Derek, a fan of superhero movies wants his character to be different from other superheroes.

“I really want to separate Kidlat from superheroes like Batman or Iron Man. I will humanize him. He's not a superhero who has power or from another planet. He is a regular guy. Something happens to him and his mother, which gives him this special talent.”

Derek co-stars with Nadine Samonte and Ritz Azul in the upcoming Kapatid series. The network also tapped "X-Men" and "Dare Devil" Hollywood designer to help create Derek’s costume.

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Vin Abrenica makes 'Kuya' Aljur proud

Vin Abrenica could have easily entered showbiz. He could have asked older brother Aljur Abrenica to talk to a TV show director and give him (Vin) even a small role.

But the younger brother decided to do things on his own. Vin  applied in TV5’s reality show “Artista Academy” and made it as one of the 16 finalists. Aljur feels it’s something to crow about.

“I’m proud of him,” Aljur says at the presscon of GMA 7’s remake of the Koreanovela “Coffee Prince.” He’s better than I am. Pwede naman siyang pumasok sa showbiz agad pero pinili nyang pumila at maghintay ng matagal sa Araneta. Mga  8 or 10 hours siyang pumila. Nagkasakit pa siya non. Wala akong chance na pumasok sa showbiz.  Siya may chance, pero pinili niyang gumawa ng sarili niyang path.”

Aljur himself is taking his chance again in the primetime ratings game via “Coffee Prince,”  his reunion project with Kris Bernal.

“Matagal tayong nawala -- almost a year,” he relates.  “Ito ang isa sa pinakamahirap na role from GMA kasi mai-in love ang character ko sa isang taong akala ko ay lalaki (Kris).”

[Photos] See the cast of Coffee Prince

The Aljur-Kris chemistry, he adds, comes from sheer hard work. “Pinaghahandaan namin ang project.”

So it doesn’t matter if they’re romantically seeing someone else in real life.  Aljur and Kris not only look good together, their on screen rapport make them an effective love team.

Also starring in “Coffee Prince” are Celia Rodriguez, Tessie Tomas, Leo Martinez, Ces Quesada, Ronnie Henares,  Max Collins, Boy2 Quizon, Steven Silva, Fabio Ide, Sef Cadayona and Kim Komatsu.

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Director Marilou Diaz-Abaya succumbs to cancer

(UPDATE) Award-winning director Marilou Diaz-Abaya passed away on Monday, October 8, 6:45 pm at the St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig, after years of battling with breast cancer. She was 57.

In her early years as a director, Diaz-Abaya made some of the Philippines’ most important films like “Brutal,” “Moral,” “Karnal” and “Alyas Baby China.” These films stood as metaphors of oppression during Martial Law, alongside works of Lino Brocka, Mike De Leon and Ishmael Bernal.

She made over 20 films from 1980 to 2011, including internationally-acclaimed “Muro Ami” and what is considered her masterpiece, “José Rizal.” This film was screened at New York’s Guggenheim Museum in 1999.

Many of her works were exhibited in prestigious film festivals and cultural venues all over the world. She also received the Arts and Culture Prize from the renowned Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2001, where she was cited as the “vanguard of contemporary Philippine filmmakers.”

She was a veteran of all of the country’s major award-giving bodies, and was also a recipient of awards from the British Film Institute, the Network of Pan Asian Cinema (NETPAC), and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI).

She founded the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center in 2007.

Diaz-Abaya is survived by her family of filmmakers: cinematographer husband Manolo Abaya, cinematographer son David, and actor-singer Marc. With reports from Maridol Ranoa-Bismark.

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