Cressida Bonas and Prince Harry Wedding Proposal, Plans, Details
OK! Magazine reports that Prince Harry and girlfriend Cressida Bonas might tie the knot soon following a secret proposal that happened recently.
The couple reportedly plan to announce their engagement soon, but Prince Harry is waiting until he has completed certain royal protocols first.
“He needs to go through certain royal protocols, such as asking his grandmother’s permission,” the insider revealed. “Palace sources say there’s not been a formal request made to her majesty yet, but the fact we’re hearing about it means it’s likely he’s already popped the question and they’re waiting until all the boxes are ticked before formally announcing it.”
According to the report, the Queen would be pleased with their engagement. Apparently, Cressida reminds her of her late sister Princess Margaret.
“It’s no secret the queen would dearly love to see her roguish grandson settle down, and she thinks Cressy is his ideal match,” the source explained. “She likes that [Cressy] comes from a good family, plus she has a t winkle in her eye that reminds [the queen] of her sister, the late Princess Margaret.”
Will the couple have a large wedding? Well, the insider believes they won’t plan a wedding as big as Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding, but because Prince Harry is so popular, he might actually attract more public interest.
“There’s no way it will be as huge,” the insider explained. “The heir to the throne was always going to be a huge spectacle with pomp and circumstance. Harry is unbelievably popular with the British public because of his naughty behavior, there’s not a Brit alive who won’t want to witness this event.”
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas have been dating for over a year now.
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Cressida Bonas and Prince Harry Wedding Proposal, Plans, Details
Boy Abunda's Sexy New Discoveries in NYOBG Sizzle in Casino Filipino Live Shows This March
BOY ABUNDA sexy new discoveries in NYOBG (Not Your Ordinary Boys and Girl) heat up the coming summer season this March and April with the extra hot special show “Not Your Ordinary Variety Show”, live at various Pagcor Casino branches. A whole night of sizzling performances awaits the audience on March 1 (Casino Filipino Pavilion), March 14 (CF Mimosa Satellite), March 20 (CF Hyatt), March 22 (Airport CF), March 29 (CF Olongapo), April 3 (CF Olongapo), April 9 (CF Hyatt), April 12 (Airport CF), April 23 (CF Angeles), and April 26 (CF Pavilion). NYOBG is composed of Carlo Sawit, PJ Go, Avery Paraiso, Benj Bolivar, Kaye Chua, Maui Lumba, and Bon Jovi Osorio.
Carlo, the newest endorser of Yellow Cab, says: “I get an adrenaline rush whenever I perform in-front of a crowd. Since it’s a live show, may feedback agad from the audience so alam agad namin kung nage-enjoy ang manonood.”
“Since joining NYOBG, we have been together for over a year now. We’ve bonded together and it shows during our performance dahil comfortable na kaming magkakasama. We consider ourselves as one big, happy family,” PJ, Benj and Avery share.
Joining them onstage as special guests are Krazy Chikz and Pagcor artist. For Inquiries, call Backroom Inc at 4351108, 4351120 and 9280717 or email us at backroominc@hotmail.com. Like Backroom Inc. on facebook at www.facebook.com/backroominc and or follow Backroom Inc. on twitter at www.twitter.com/BackroomArtists
Joey de Leon Returns to Primetime TV Sitcom via TV5’ “One of The Boys”
Joey de Leon Returns to Primetime TV Sitcom via TV5’ “One of The Boys”
After 7 long years, veteran actor and comedian Joey de Leon finally makes his much-awaited comeback to the sitcom genre as he top-bills TV5’s upcoming primetime offering, One of the Boys, which will air in March.
Joey has hosted a number of TV5 programs, including the reality show Hayop sa Galing, the game show Game ‘N Go, and the longest running gag show in the country, Wow Mali Pa Rin, which is also directed by One of the Boys director Robert Quebral.
TV5’s Business Unit Head of One of the Boys, JoAnn Bañaga, shares, “This is the first time I have worked with Joey de Leon, and I, together with whole cast and crew, am just amazed at his passion for humor. Joey’s fans will definitely be happy to see him finally back in a sitcom after a long respite.”
In One of the Boys, Joey plays Daddy Jerry or ‘DJ’, the father figure of the whole cast. As DJ, he will be reintroducing family values unique to the Filipino culture, which adds a whole new element to the sitcom that is not found in other television programs nowadays.
Aside from Joey, the show parades a unique mix of cast members that will surely add to the funny antics viewers can expect in the show, with TV5 drama princess Eula Caballero, the five Brinoy hunks who compose the popular group Juan Direction—Daniel Marsh, Henry Edwards, Charlie Sutcliffe, Brian Wilson and Michael McDonnell—and Joey’s sidekick on the show, Empoy.
Also joining TV5’s new weekly program are Kapatid stars Nadine Samonte, Artista Academy’s Benjo Leonico and other surprise weekly guest comedians.
TV5’s JoAnn Bañaga also discloses, “We definitely have a lot of new faces in the show, and for some of them, this is actually their first foray into the comedy genre, like Juan Direction and Nadine Samonte, but you will see that the whole cast really clicks, and this is mainly because of Joey de Leon. For these younger actors, every taping is like a priceless crash course to acting and comedy with Joey, and they really do enjoy and cherish it. Ultimately, Joey is the anchor of One of the Boys, and you can really tell that in more ways than one, he is the father of this whole cast.”
Elizabeth Oropesa's Deep Dark Secret as Marvin Agustin's Mom in 'Obsession'
ELIZABETH OROPESA is now a healer offering alternative medicine in her clinic in Fairview, but each time that there’s a good role in a TV show or a movie for her, she’s willing to accept it. Right now, she’s seen every Thursday night at 8pm on TV5’s “Obsession” and she’s also shooting a movie for Direk Joel Lamangan, “Sitio Camcam”.
“Maganda ang roles ko in both projects,” she says. “Sa ‘Obsession’, I play Regina, mother ni Marvin Agustin na may itinatagong lihim. In ‘Sitio Camcam’, mother naman ako ni Allen Dizon na kinukusinti lahat ng ginagawa ng anak niya, kahit illegal. May tatlo siyang asawa rito, pero friends ko silang lahat at ako pa nagre-remind sa kanila na huwag silang mag-away-away.”
With regard to her personal life, she’s happy that her kids are now all college graduates with careers of their own. “I already have an apo doon sa anak kong si Genevieve kay Marc Roces,” she adds. “Pero siyempre, hindi ko basta matatalikuran ang showbiz kasi part na ito ng buhay ko. Hinahanap ko pa rin ang pag-arte sa harap ng camera.”
What’s the secret of the character she plays in “Obsession”? “As his mom, devoted sa’kin si Marvin dito kasi nakita ko ang paghihirap niya sa kamay ng sarili niyang ama. He’s a battered child dito. Sobrang sadista ang ama niya at halos mapatay siya sa bugbog kaya nang hindi na ako nakatiis, pinatay ko yung ama niya. Dahil dito, naging wanted ako sa batas kaya nagtatago ako at gusto niyang baguhin ang mukha ko. Pero inuna muna niya si Bianca King as Vanessa, ang babae kung kanino siya obsessed. Tutulungan ko si Bianca na makatakas sa mansion namin ng anak ko na obsessed sa kanya. Pero ako rin ang makikiusap na bumalik siya dahil pagbabantaan ni Marvin ang buhay ng ina niyang si Maureen Mauricio at ang boyfriend niyang si Martin Escudero.”
Mitch Albom, Stephen King and JK Rowling to Rebuild Libraries in the Philippines
Mitch Albom, Stephen King and JK Rowling to Rebuild Libraries in the Philippines
Well-known author Mitch Albom has launched a drive called Donated Reading for Youth of the Philippines project to help rebuild 10 libraries in Tacloban, Philippines.
The National Book Store Foundation revealed that Albom has pledged to raise $160,000, starting with his own contribution of $10,000 for the libraries aside from the 40 boats he donated to help fishermen in the Typhoon Yolanda ravaged region of the Philippines in November.
‘‘I've seen my own books pulled from the flood-damaged homes, moldy, discolored, yet brought to me to sign. It’s incredible and heartwarming.’’ he said.
The author of the best-selling memoir ‘‘Tuesdays with Morrie’’ and ‘‘The First Phone Call from Heaven’’ also enlisted famous writers like Stephen King, Amy Tan and JK Rowling to contribute their books to the foundation.
Alden Richards' Priority Is His Career, Not Having A Lovelife
ALDEN RICHARDS can’t believe the very warm reception given to him and Marian Rivera when they promoted “Carmela” at the Panagbenga Flower Festival in Baguio. “Sobrang dami talaga ang mga taong dumating at alam na alam nila kung ano ang nangyayari sa show, proof that they really watch ‘Carmela’,” he says. “Alam nilang umuwi na si Yago, my character, sa town nila, ang Santa Maria, at nagpunta na rin doon si Carmela pero hindi pa kami nagkikita kasi bumalik ako ng Manila para asikasuhin ang papers ko sa school para makapag-transfer ako sa probinsiya. Matutuklasan naman ni Marian na ang best friend niyang si Jennica Garcia is the bastard daughter of Raymond Bagatsing and matutuklasanan naman ni Laurice Guillen na si Krystal Reyes is the bastard daughter of her husband Roi Vinzon.”
He’s also happy to get the chance to work in a short film with the Nora Aunor. “Si Direk Adolf Alix po ang nagdirek nito and it’s really an honor na makatrabaho ang superstar. Sana next time, full length movie na ang pagsamahan namin.”
How come he has not been linked to any girl since he joined showbiz two years ago? “Having a lovelife is a choice and for me, it’s not a priority as of now. Sayang naman ang magagandang career chances that are coming my way kung pababayaan ko lang. Anyway, ang love naman, laging nandiyan lang. It’ll come at the right time. As of now, for me, hindi pa right time. Mag-girlfriend man ako, I won’t have the time to spend with her dahil sa sobrang pagka-busy ko sa career ko ngayon.”
Pinoy Music Icons Say "Thank You to the World" for Yolanda Aid (Video)
Pinoy Music Icons Say "Thank You to the World" for Yolanda Aid (Video)
Filipino music artists led by some of the most renowned names in the international music scene collaborate to say thank you to the whole world for the help they extended to the Philippines after the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda via the music video “Listen with Your Heart”
Days after the super typhoon struck last November, aid from all over the world arrived for the victims of Yolanda and in-kind or cash donations and pledges from more than 50 countries poured in.
“As the distraught victims sought refuge, the world reached out and offered help in the form of relief goods, rescue, and medical assistance to help the Filipinos survive and move on from this disaster. Through their help and also the help of our countrymen, we are slowly picking up the pieces from what seemed to be an insurmountable adversity. It is time to show the world our heartfelt gratitude,” explained ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management head Robert Labayen.
Chosen to send this message of gratitude are world-class Filipino artists Lea Salonga, Lani Misalucha, Arnel Pineda and Billy Crawford who sang the theme song “Listen with Your Heart” together with other popular local music artists such as Jaimie Rivera, Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, Juris Fernandez, Bugoy Drilon, Liezl Garcia, Jovit Baldivino, KZ Tandingan, Marion Aunor and Wynn Andrada.
The song, written by Christine Daria-Estabillo with music by Marcus Davis Jr., was intentionally written in English so that the message will cross boundaries and will surely be heard in all parts of the world.
With meaningful and heartfelt lines like “Even the strongest heart can break. When we’ve had too much to take” and “Beyond our faith. Beyond our race. Hand in hand we’ll rise above,” “Listen with Your Heart” is a powerful tribute to humanity and a strong affirmation on how different nations can set aside differences and come together in times of need.
The song was produced by the Creative Communications Management Division of ABS-CBN. The music video was directed by Paolo Ramos together with members of the creative and production team Johnny delos Santos, Roxy Liquigan, Jonathan Manalo, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Mark Raywin Tome, Edsel Misenas, Jaime Porca, Jojo Medrano, Danica Rueda, Emil Rae Hembra, Alfie Landayan and Andrew Go.
Filipino music artists led by some of the most renowned names in the international music scene collaborate to say thank you to the whole world for the help they extended to the Philippines after the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda via the music video “Listen with Your Heart”
Days after the super typhoon struck last November, aid from all over the world arrived for the victims of Yolanda and in-kind or cash donations and pledges from more than 50 countries poured in.
“As the distraught victims sought refuge, the world reached out and offered help in the form of relief goods, rescue, and medical assistance to help the Filipinos survive and move on from this disaster. Through their help and also the help of our countrymen, we are slowly picking up the pieces from what seemed to be an insurmountable adversity. It is time to show the world our heartfelt gratitude,” explained ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management head Robert Labayen.
Chosen to send this message of gratitude are world-class Filipino artists Lea Salonga, Lani Misalucha, Arnel Pineda and Billy Crawford who sang the theme song “Listen with Your Heart” together with other popular local music artists such as Jaimie Rivera, Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, Juris Fernandez, Bugoy Drilon, Liezl Garcia, Jovit Baldivino, KZ Tandingan, Marion Aunor and Wynn Andrada.
The song, written by Christine Daria-Estabillo with music by Marcus Davis Jr., was intentionally written in English so that the message will cross boundaries and will surely be heard in all parts of the world.
With meaningful and heartfelt lines like “Even the strongest heart can break. When we’ve had too much to take” and “Beyond our faith. Beyond our race. Hand in hand we’ll rise above,” “Listen with Your Heart” is a powerful tribute to humanity and a strong affirmation on how different nations can set aside differences and come together in times of need.
The song was produced by the Creative Communications Management Division of ABS-CBN. The music video was directed by Paolo Ramos together with members of the creative and production team Johnny delos Santos, Roxy Liquigan, Jonathan Manalo, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Mark Raywin Tome, Edsel Misenas, Jaime Porca, Jojo Medrano, Danica Rueda, Emil Rae Hembra, Alfie Landayan and Andrew Go.
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ASAP HD Showdown: Angeline Quinto, Klarisse de Guzman and Morissette Amon
ASAP HD Showdown: Angeline Quinto, Klarisse de Guzman and Morissette Amon
Watch ASAP19's HomeGrown Divas Morissette Amon, Klarisse de Guzman and Angeline Quinto in a vocal showdown (and so with their noseline).
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Kristine Hermosa, Oyo Boy Sotto and Kids Quiel and Ondrea Family Picture
Kristine Hermosa, Oyo Boy Sotto and Kids Quiel and Ondrea Family Picture
Oyo Sotto posted on his Instagram a photo with wife Kristine Hermosa and kids Ondrea (right, with Oyo) and Quiel (left, with Kristine) with the caption announcing that he and Kristine are expecting their third baby.
“Thank you Lord for this wonderful blessing! We just want to share our short beautiful story of how amazing God is.. When 2014 started, we believed God for so many things.. One of those is to have another baby WITHOUT having to take any medication since Tin has policystic ovaries.. And now, God answered one of our top prayers.. To have another baby. Tin is now on her 6th week!!!!! With NO signs of policystic ovaries! We are witnesses of how powerful prayers are. God hears them. :)”
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YouTube Group Phenomenon Radio Silence Directs “Devil's Due”
YouTube Group Phenomenon Radio Silence Directs “Devil's Due”
There’s the traditional route to a directorial debut; camcorder obsession, film school, an internship, personal assistant, directorial assistant, the keys to the store. And then there’s Radio Silence, a collective of four talented filmmakers who used YouTube to learn their craft, post their clips and advertise their wares with so much professional aplomb that Fox made all their dreams come true.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez and Chad Villella grew from the ashes of the former group known as Chad, Matt & Rob, three friends who had an idea, a camera, some technical expertise – much of it gleaned from YouTube tutorials –and got to work. Their breakout was Alien Roommate Prank Goes Bad, a found-footage style short they posted in February 2008; as of today, it’s been viewed more than 32 million times.
When Rob Polonsky left the group, they were joined by Justin and Tyler, reformed as Radio Silence and continued their YouTube domination, moving into a series of ‘interactive adventures’, narrative shorts in which the viewer guided the plot. Ultimately, however, they had ambitions beyond on-line media.
“TV and film were always the end game for us,” says Chad. “When we were in the digital space we were always working with concepts that felt bigger than even we maybe knew how to wrangle at the time. We were always wanting to make cool, big, cinematic things.”
Thankfully, writer Brad Miska was putting together a movie of found footage-style segments, and asked the soon-to-be-famous four to contribute. They were given a 17-minute slot, a $10,000 budget, and got to work: the movie, called part of a series called V/H/S, was a Sundance hit, and executives at Fox took notice.
“Lindsay Devlin had written a script and we got a phone call from John Davies at Fox when he was on vacation,” remembers Tyler. “We were standing in the parking lot of Poquito Mas on Sunset, literally spending our last dollars on lunch. He called, said he loved it on V/H/S, how he was really excited about it, and said ‘I think we should make this movie’. Literally the next day we were working on it.”
The resulting collaboration is Devil’s Due, starring TV’s “Friday Night Lights” Zach Gifford and Allison Miller, best known for her work on NBC series Kings and Go On, and the Spielberg-produced Terra Nova for Fox. The movie is a fresh, contemporary take on the Rosemary’s Baby-style horror story: as newlyweds, their lives are turned upside down when an unexpected pregnancy may be the devil’s work, with each twist and turn captured on ‘home’ video.
“The point of view element is obviously it's a much-used technique nowadays and Blair Witch Project was the first movie where the whole conceit of it was that it was real. It was really the first of its kind and felt so incredibly authentic,” says Tyler.
For “Devil’s Due,” tons of scenes and dialogue are improv’d according to the group. “All of the scenes and how they were serving the larger story were pretty specifically dialed in, but how we approached them, how the camera existed in the scene... there were many scenes where Zach was shooting with Allison and we were just there to make sure everything was framed right. It was an incredibly grass roots approach to each scene, and the improv was a part of that. Thankfully, Zach had been around cameras enough and is a photographer himself. I talked him through the camera for 15 minutes and there was a learning curve, and by the time we had shot a day and a half we knew exactly what we were doing, separating the scenes he was actually shooting from the ones we were shooting as him. It was a fun way to get him involved,” Matt shares.
Tyler concludes, “On YouTube the credit doesn't matter - they'll watch your stuff or not. That's just how it works. It was never about credit-hogging, it was always about making cool shit. For the most part everyone's been incredibly open to the idea of this group of four guys who want to make cool shit.”
“Devil’s Due” will be out in cinemas on March 19 from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
