Jake Zyrus shows off his masculine bod on MMK

#MMKJakeZyrus Jake Zyrus (formerly Charice) is very proud, and not afraid to bare it all on MMK's episode tomorrow, August 26, 2017.

In the teaser for the said episode, Jake was shown shirtless, proudly showing off his new bod after undergoing breast removal surgery, a liberation moment for him as a trans man.

photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

It marks the 2nd time that MMK will feature the life story of Charice Pempengco (first time as Jake Zyrus). The first one aired 9 years ago centered on Charice's family background and her journey to stardom, while the newest one will focus more on her struggles with her sexuality and how she became Jake Zyrus.

Joining Jake in the Nuel Naval-directed MMK episode tomorrow night are Ms. Dina Bonnevie as Mommy Racquel Pempengco, Sharlene San Pedro as Charice, Mutya Orquia as young Charice, Erin Ocampo as Alyssa Quijano and the recently controversial Paul Salas as Charice's brother Kokoy.

If in case you don't know yet, MMK's rival program 'Magpakailanman' on GMA also featured Charice' "coming outl" story in 2013, with Glydel Mercado as her mom and Ryza Cenon as Alyssa. - Mykiru.ph

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The Most Handsome Athlete in the 29th Asian Games is Pinoy Triathlon Gold Medalist Nikko Huelgas?

According to the Indonesian press, the most handsome athlete in the ongoing Asian Games is the Pinoy Triathlon Gold Medalist Nikko Huelgas.

 Now, we already know the Indonesians really have taste. From Pinoy dubmash amateurs which led to their discovery of Teejay Marquez who went on to do a movie & some sinetrons there, to the Kathniel loveteam (Daniel Padilla & Kathryn Bernardo) who reached the Number 5 slot in the Indonesian TV ratings chart with their international hit Pangako Sa Yo teleserye.

 And now, they sure have proved they have the eye for Pinoy sportsmen as well.

 The 26 year old Pinoy athlete won the Triathlon event in the 29th Asian Games being held in Kuala Lumpur. He also won the Gold Medal in the preceding Sea Games held in Singapore in 2015.

 The titles of the articles said it all:

 From Bolaport: Ganteng Maksimal inikah atlet paling tampan di Sea Games 2017 (Maximum Handsome, Here is the Most Handsome Athlete in the Sea Games 2017)

 From Rilis.Id: Gantengnya Nikko Huelgas Atlet Triatlon Filipina Bikin Wanita Meleleh (The Handsomeness of Pinoy Triathlon Athlete Nikko Huelgas makes women melt)

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Vice Ganda Should Really Be More Cautious In Delivering Jokes That Can Be Offensive To Some People

VICE GANDA found himself in hot water when he compared a "Tawag ng Tanghalan" contestant with veteran journalist Tony Calvento in a derisive manner. Tony threatened to sue him and he had no choice but to apologize on the air.

He then made fun of GMA Network when he remarked "Kung sinasabing GMA is where you belong, bakit sila nagsisilipatan?" He says it's just a joke but for some people, he was just being his usual insensitive self, often crossing the line in cracking jokes at the expense of others. Some folks are amused when he elicits laughs by putting other people down, but others get offended.

One of them is Joey de Leon, who answered him on social media with: "We don't care where we belong. Ang iniintindi namin ay TO BE LONG! Or TO BE THE LONGEST." He adds in another post: "Wala pa pala kaming kabuhay-buhay nung lagay na yun dahil LIFE BEGINS AT 40!" He is referring to his own noontime show, "Eat Bulaga", the longest running entertainment show in local TV history that will soon celebrate its 40th anniversary.

What Vice forgot when he made of fun of GMA in their noontime show is that Karylle and Bela Padilla, who were present then, both came from GMA and another co-host who's shown having so much fun with him, was also a former Kapuso. Someone should remind Vice that local showbiz is such a small world, especially now that only two top networks are really active in giving us local shows, so he should be more careful with his jokes that antagonize people.

It's true that there are Kapuso stars who transferred to Channel 2, but these are the stars whose contracts GMA no longer renewed, like Aljur Abrenica and Louise de los Reyes, who GMA really supported and tried to build up by giving them several starring roles.

Among the stars who began with ABS-CBN but found stardom in GMA are Dennis Trillo and Alfred Vargas, both introduced in Star Circle, and Tom Rodriguez, a PBB discovery. Willie Revillame used to be a Kapamilya but is now also with GMA. Also Ai Ai de las Alas. It's said that Kris Aquino is also moving to GMA soon.

Vice should really be more circumspect with his pronouncements because we all know that the "gulong ng palad" is round. Sometimes you're Up and sometimes you're Down. Vice is on the top today as a Kapamilya property and no one can argue with his success. But as they say, "bilog ang mundo", you can never predict what will happen next. Knock on wood but, what if his career at ABS-CBN suffers a setback and they drop him like what happened to his "asawa" Kris, do you think he could make a move to transfer to GMA now that he has antagonized them?
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Roxanne Barcelo And Sweetheart Will Devaughn Reveal What Are Each Other's Endearing Qualities As They Star In The Romantic Movie, 'I Found My Heart In Santa Fe'

ROXANNE BARCELO and real life beau Will Devaughn star in the new romantic movie, "I Found My Heart in Santa Fe", shot on location in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, Cebu. "It's a very beautiful place, very romantic and the perfect backdrop for a love story," she says. "And when the story was presented to us, we fell in love ni Will we agreed to co-produce it."

Produced by Blu Art Productions of Ms. Lyn Fajardo and directed by her husband, Bona Fajardo, "I Found My Heart in Santa Fe" will help the viewer to discover and explore this magical place with its pristine beaches where the sea meets the sky.

Roxanne and Will have been an item for four years now. "We first met in 2011 as presenters sa Star Awards," Will says. "May connection agad, may kuryente, and we talked for four hours. Then 3 months later, we auditioned for a musical and I had to sing to her. I remember birthday ko pa nun. Hindi natuloy yung musical, but our friendship continued. I think the forces of the universe conspired. Pero 2013 pa before naging officially kami."

What qualities endear them to each other? "Ang maganda is we started as friends muna," says Roxanne. "No putting of your best foot forward. Sa umpisa pa lang, nakalatag na lahat ng baho. We are so honest with each other. He's very sweet, thoughtful, not just materially but even sa little things. He's really a simple guy, hindi maarte sa katawan, easy to please."

Will became emotional and teary eyed when it's his turn to answer. "Sorry," he says, wiping his tears. "Something got into my eyes. Sobrang lambing niya. Napaka-giving na tao. She's a woman that every man would love to have as a friend, partner, soulmate. I know she's the one, the love of my life. And she's super funny. That's important as there's not a day that we don't laugh together."

When they do intend to take their relationship into the next level, which is settling down? "We started as friends and it's a good way to start," says Will. "As to when we'll get to the next level, I guess kapag dumating ang tamang panahon. She deserves all the best so we will only do that when we get to where I need to be to be able to give her all the best."

What can Roxanne say about this? "Tama naman yun. There's a right season for everything. Right now, time for us pa rin para mas tumutok muna sa trabaho kasi ang daming opportunities na dumarating sa ngayon, kaya I want to give my 100% muna sa career ko. A line from the movie describes us perfectly: 'Love doesn't ask because it's ready to love or it's ready to trust.' And that's how I feel about it."

Aside from this, Roxanne has also completed a new movie with Rafael Rossel, a psychological thriller about a series of killings during Holy Week, entitled "Way of the Cross". She's also in the cast of an international action flick, "Blood Hunters." Next year, she and Will co-star with Glaiza de Castro in a bigger international movie. On TV, she is also in "Wildflower" on ABS-CBN playing an antagonist to Maja Salvador and getting good feedback for it. "It's her time to shine," says Will.

"Basta as of now, Will and I are just very proud to have done 'I Found My Heart in Santa Fe'," she says. "Lahat ng eksena rito, maganda. Those who have not been to Bantayan Island, ito na ang chance nyo to see how beautiful the place is. Hindi kami mahihiyang ipapanood ito kahit kanino, to viewers here and abroad. It will open on September 15 sa SM Cinemas as part of FDCP's Cinelokal so don't miss it."

In "I Found My Heart in Santa Fe," Roxanne plays Jennifer, a pretty girl who helps manage their family's resort in the island called Beach Placid. Jennifer is heartbroken, coming from a love affair gone wrong. Will plays Viktor, a German-Filipino who loves adventure. He works with Green Technology, a company that goes into business ventures in different countries. He is well off but he can feel that he is missing something in life. The film follows their journey and blossoming romance.
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