Gil Portes, Director Of Award-Winning Films Like 'Mga Munting Tinig' And 'Saranggola', Passes. Let's Pray For The Repose Of His Soul

OUR CONDOLENCES to the grieving family of Director Gil Portes who passed in his apartment on Monday, May 22, two days before his 72nd birthday on May 24. He left his wife Stella or Telly and sons Carlo (who's married with one son) and Justin, who are currently based in the US. The family should be here by now to arrange for his wake and funeral.

Direk Gil is from Pagbilao, Quezon and went to UST before studying film and television at the BBC in London and in Brooklyn, New York. We've known him since he helmed his first movie, "Tiket, Mama, Tiket, Ale, Sa Linggo ang Bola". One of his biggest hits is "Miss X", filmed in Amsterdam starring Vilma Santos in 1980. Nora Aunor won best actress awards for two of his movies, "Merika" and "Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina".

His filmography is filled with memorable movies like "Mga Munting Tinig" starring Alessandra de Rossi as a neophyte teacher in a remote mountain town, "Saranggola" starring Ricky Davao as a cop who covers up his own crime, "Bukas May Pangarap" with Gina Alajar and Tommy Abuel as a couple victimized by illegal recruiters, "Miguel/Michele" with Romnick Sarmenta as a transgender, and "Markova: Comfort Gay" with Dolphy and sons Eric and Epy Quizon playing the lead character in various stages of his life.


His last two films are "Hermano Puli" and "Moonlight Over Baler" that starred the Abrenica brothers, Aljur and Vin. Let us pray for the repose of his soul. You will remain in our hearts for legacy of good movies you left behind.
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Ken Chan expresses joy for his twin babies

Yep. Ken Chan is now a dad of two - twins to be exact.

In his Instagram post dated May 9, Ken expressed how much joy he feels whenever he's with his twin babies. But to clarify, him being a dad is just for reel. He's playing a dad to twins named Luke and Leia for his character Yuan Lee in GMA7's on-going primetime series Meant To Be.

"Hindi ko akalain na magiging masaya ako kasama kayo pero mas magiging masaya ako kung nandyan ka Billie ?", he wrote.

But he added he'll be a lot a happier if he's with Billie - the female lead character in the series played by Barbie Forteza.

Who would not fall in love with Luke and Leia, right? Photo credits Direk La Madridejos

A post shared by MeantToBeGMA (@meanttobegma) on May 8, 2017 at 8:10am PDT

Playful Yuan and Luke, father and son bonding. ???

"Yan na ang Airplane" game ??????? Love ka ni Daddy baby ko ? @meanttobegma #MTBPushMoYan

A post shared by Ken Chan (@akosikenchan) on May 24, 2017 at 4:07am PDT

And since Fathers' Day is just around the corner, let us the first one to greet you, Happy Fathers' Day, Yuan aka Ken Chan. You definitely look cool and adorable as a young dad. Cheers.


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Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza lock lips in Destined To Be Yours finale episode

The first AlDub or MaiChard primetime series has officially ended on Friday, May 26. Destined To Be Yours, which started airing last February 27, made its final episode on air.

Benjie (Alden Richards) and Sinag (Maine Mendoza) ended their story through a wedding. The couple locked lips to the delight of the many viewers and netizens alike.

It was a dream come true but remains a dream for Aldub Nation (fandom of the couple) to make the wedding come into real for the couple.

Watch the whole finale episode by clicking the photo above.

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Ogie Diaz on rumors about Liza Soberano playing Darna, "Wait for the official announcement"

Buzz about Liza Soberano donning the red suit after actress Angel Locsin was officially dropped out from the project due to health reasons started to get stronger after veteran entertainment columnist Ricky Lo wrote about it earlier this week confirming Liza as the newest Darna.

Her talent manager, comedian and radio anchor Ogie Diaz, cannot help but react on the issue. On DZMM's "Sakto" on Friday where he serves as the anchor, Diaz said that he is just waiting for the official announcement of Star Cinema.

"Sa totoo lang, isa lang ang sinasabi ko, hintayin nating mag-announce ang Star Cinema", Ogie said.

"Ayaw ko pong umepal. Ayaw ko sa akin manggaling kung ano ang desisyon nila, kung si Liza ba o ibang aktres ang gaganap na Darna," he reasoned out.

Prior to this, Ogie has also asked Star Cinema executives why it's taking them long to announce the new Darna.

"Mag-a-announce kami.' Hintayin niyo lang'", was the only reply he got.

But when asked if Liza wants to play the most coveted and anticipated role, Diaz said

"Oo, gustong-gusto ni Liza maging Darna. Totoo yan, totoo yan. Siyempre sino ba naman ang ayaw maging Darna."

Ogie  also added that if it's definitely Liza, the next thing they got is who should play her sidekick "Ding"

Sooo... does his answers already a giveaway? We'll see.


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