Alodia tries acting

Cosplayer and TV host Alodia Gosiengfiao is trying her hand in acting. She plays a Korean girl in the movie sequel “Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kyeme,” starring Eugene Domingo, Dingdong Dantes and Miriam Quiambao.

“I can say this would mark my first one. It felt amazing to see such talented people come together to produce this. I'm just very glad and honored to be part of it,” Alodia told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! in an e-mail interview.

Working with Eugene

The newbie actress is thrilled to work with Eugene and director Joyce Bernal, who has megged many hit movies. “They are really funny and friendly and not to mention really talented in their respective fields. Ate Uge (Eugene) didn't exactly give me tips but watching her work was more than enough. She acts so naturally in front of the camera,” Alodia said.

Alodia seemed more interested in hosting at first. However, her experience in “Kimmy Dora” sparked her interest in acting,

“If I could do both, I would. But experiencing acting has definitely made me want to do more,” she said.

Looking Korean is easy for Alodia, who speaks the language in the movie. But acting is a different story.

“I thought of the Korean dramas I've watched in the past and tried to put myself in those kinds of settings. I also practiced a bit of Korean, hopefully to get the pronunciations right when I deliver the lines,” she revealed.

Meeting Super Junior’s Kim Hee Chul

Alodia and some of her co-stars like Eugene, Ariel Ureta, Miriam Quiambao and Mura just came back from filming in Korea, where they also got the chance to meet K-pop idol Kim Hee Chul of Super Junior at their cast party. Hee Chul, who is currently serving his military duty in Korea, is a friend of one of the cast members, a Korean actress.

Before she met Hee Chul in person, Alodia’s uploaded video of her talking to the K-pop idol on the phone went abuzz online. The video showed Hee Chul’s number, and Alodia immediately blurred it. Many fans reacted and Alodia apologized to Heechul and their fans, or Elfs.

“When we met, the first thing I said was ‘Mianhe’ which means ‘I'm sorry’ in Korean. But he said "No, no, it's okay.’ It was such a great feeling to hear it directly from him. He was such a nice person, so cute,” Alodia revealed.

Some of the cast members didn’t know who Hee Chul is when he first came to the set. But they later got excited to know him more and take pictures with him. Photos of Hee Chul mingling with the cast and crew of the movie, including a picture of Hee Chul with Alodia, Eugene and Joyce, spread online.

“It was unbelievable, very unexpected! They were also surprised but very happy and excited to take photos with him. He looks so much cuter in person,” Alodia exclaimed.

Alodia also shared how their interaction with Hee Chul went. Alodia and Hee Chul, who both love computer games and cosplay, showed each other’s cosplay photos. She also sung “Sorry, Sorry.”

“Heechul was amazing. He sat next to me and the first thing he showed me was his gray shorthaired cat on his iPhone. Then I showed him my pet cat, Tako,” she said. Hee Chul’s cat, Heebum is also popular among his fans.

Since popular K-pop group Super Junior may not be able to come to Manila for a concert this year, Alodia did not forget to tell Hee Chul how much Filipino fans love them.

“He said ‘Thank you!’ I really hope he comes to the Philippines along with the rest of the group,” Alodia said.

The cast of “Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kyeme” returned to the Philippines last Feb. 7.

By Karen Valeza | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

No Valentine's day for Dingdong and Marian?

Dingdong Dantes is so busy these days he and girlfriend Marian Rivera haven’t found time to discuss what they will do on Valentine’s Day.

Dingdong, for one, hopes his ladylove will watch him guest in Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez’s Valentine concert, “Mr. and Mrs. A” on Feb. 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum so he can get extra moral support and find time to date her “kung maaga matapos ang concert.”

He’s not afraid Valentine’s Day for him and Marian will be boring. Years of dating Marian exclusively have proven that he doesn’t have to plan anything with her for things to work out well.

“Usually, lumalabas na lang an pag malapit na (ang Valentine’s Day),” he says after the launch of “Empower Deo Cologne” for Bench at Main Atrium of Mall of Asia last Feb. 4.

Dingdong takes his hat off to Marian for finding time despite her busy schedule to whip up dishes for him.

“Kung gusto, marami namang paraan,” Marian used to say.

Healthy meals

Marian’s healthy meals help Dingdong maintain the to-die-for body that he partly bared when he went shirtless, to the crowd’s delight at the jampacked venue.

“Magaling ang cook ko. Pinaghahandaan niya ako ng masarap na isda.”

Dingdong admits keeping in shape is not easy.

“Kaya idol ko ang mga models (referring to the group that shared the stage with him that night). I envy them because ginagawa nila parati yan.”

Dingdong thinks not watching one’s diet could sometimes lead to mood changes. And that’s the last thing on his mind right now since Dingdong feels as inspired as can be, thanks to “people I love na gusto kong pasayahin.”

These people, he goes on, empower him, motivating him to do things he himself never imagined himself doing.

Dingdong will next be seen in the GMA drama series “My Beloved”, his reunion project with Marian, starting Feb.13.

By Maridol Rañoa-Bismark | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

Magtatagpo na ang Mag-ina sa 'Mundo Man ay Magunaw'

Matapos ang matagumpay na pilot episode ng “Mundo Man ay Magunaw,” patuloy itong lumilikha ng ingay at tinututukan ng mga manunuod sa bago nitong timeslot na 2:30pm. Mainit ang pagtanggap ng sambayanan sa mas kapanapanabik na mga eksena at gumagandang kuwento ng Kapamilya Gold teleseryeng pinagbibidahan nina Eula Valdes, Empress, Nikki Gil, at Ejay Falcon. Matapos malaman ang kinaroroonan ni Jenny (Nikki), hindi na paaawat si Olivia (Eula) na ipaglaban ang karapatan niya sa anak. Desidido na siyang gawin ang lahat mabawi lang si Jenny mula kay Doña Alicia (Tessie Tomas). At sa nalalapit na engagement party nina Jenny at Mike (Alex Castro), gugulantangin ni Olivia ang lahat. Magkita na nga ba sa wakas ang mag-ina? Matuklasan kaya ni Olivia na sa parehong party ay naroroon ang inaakala niyang namatay na anak na si Bianca?

By Night Owl || Full Story: Kapamilyanewsngayon

Ex-Housemate Wendy, Sabik Nga Bang Salubungin si Carlo sa Labas ng Bahay ni Kuya?

Inamin ng “Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited” ex-housemate na si Wendy na talagang kinilig siya sa housemate na si Carlo na umano’y ‘ideal boyfriend’ dahil magalang, maginoo, at malambing ito. Subalit sa halos tatlong buwang pamamalagi niya sa PBB house, muntik na raw mangibang bansa ang kasintahang si Lance dahil ito ang umani ng lahat ng batikos sa naging ‘fling’ ni Wendy sa lalaking housemate.

“Nag-sorry na ako kay Lance. Sa loob ng bahay hindi ko napansin ang mga sinabi at ginawa ko dahil naging masyado akong komportable. Si Lance ang tumanggap ng lahat ng mga ipinintas sa akin,” ani Wendy, na na-evict noong Sabado (Feb 4).

Sa kabila nito, pabiro pa ring humirit ang ex-housemate na gusto na niyang ma-evict si Carlo upang makasama na ito sa outside world at malaman kung totohanan ba ang kakaibang samahan nila sa loob ng Bahay ni Kuya.

Pinainit man nilang dalawa ang PBB house, napabuti raw ang pagkakalayo ni Wendy at ng boyfriend dahil naging sweet ito at mas mapagmalasakit sa kanya.

Sa katunayan, nagpapasalamat siya sa PBB dahil naging malapit ang kanyang mga magulang kay Lance. Ang mga ito pa nga raw ang nagdadamayan kapag nag-aalala tungkol sa tunay na kalagayan ni Wendy sa loob ng Bahay ni Kuya.

“Syempre ipinaglaban ako ni Lance, nakita ng parents ko kung gaano niya ako kamahal tapos hinarap niya ang consequences dito. Noong pumasok ako, wala akong pinanghahawakan na okay sila ng parents ko kaya hindi na ako umasa. Pero ang sarap ng feeling na ang nanay ko at si Lance ang naghatid sa akin sa pagpasok at sila rin ang sumundo,” pahayag niya.

Aminado naman siyang dati’y nagduda ito sa katapatan ni Lance, at nagbiro pang gagamitin ang natutunan sa pinakahuli niyang task at isesemento raw ang kasintahan kapag nahuling may ibang babae.

Hindi nga maikakailang kahit na paulit-ulit nang na-nominate ng mga kasamahan sa bahay ay nagustuhan ng taumbayan ang pagiging prangka at totoo ni Wendy dahil lagi siyang isinasalba. Maituturing din niyang magandang bagay ang nomination kada linggo dahil nabibigyan siya ng pagkakataon na patunayan ang kanyang sarili.

Saad pa ni Wendy, “Naging positibo ang paulit-ulit na magnominate sa akin dahil nabibigyan ako ng spotlight at kailangan kong magstep up at patunayang mali ang housemates sa pagkakakilala sa akin. Wala akong pinagsisihan kasi hanggang dulo kinaya ko ang tasks ni Kuya.”

Ngayong napaaga ang pagpapalayas sa kanya sa PBB house, gusto raw niyang pasukin ang showbiz na inspirasyon ang iniidolong host ng PBB na si Toni Gonzaga dahil sa marunong itong umarte, kumanta, at mag-host.

“Lahat kaya niyang gawin. Tapos sobrang natural lang para sa kanya,” ani Wendy.

Bukod pa sa pangarap na maging isang beuty queen, kung bibigyan ng pagkakataon ay gusto raw niyang makatambal ang crush na si Piolo Pascual.

Nakilala si Wendy ng publiko bilang isang babaeng lumaki sa karangyaan at namuhay ng parang prinsesa ngunit hindi natatakot na ipahayag ang nararamdaman. Sa mga panibagong pagsubok na kanyang haharapin sa labas ng Bahay ni Kuya, dala-dala niya ang ang mahalagang aral ng pagiging matiisin.

“Ang tinuturo ni Kuya, kailangan paghirapan ang isang bagay. Ang Wendy dati, aayaw na agad,” pahayag niya.

By Night Owl || Full Story: Kapamilyanewsngayon

Charice One for the Heart Valentine Special on GMA 7

Charice One for the Heart Valentine Special on GMA 7


International singing sensation Charice, comes home once again to celebrate Valentine's Day with her Kapuso fans via her television special aptly entitled "Charice, One for the Heart."




The Pinoy Pride is back, and she is all grown up–her voice more breathtaking, and her stance more powerful before her audience. This time with her very own band that she takes to her international tours, Charice performs songs closest to her heart–songs that talk about her journey as an artist, and her plight as a daughter ever loving to her parents and family.

Charice also pays tribute to well-loved OPM love songs as she shares the stage with Pop Balladeer Mark Bautista, and RNB Prince Jay-R. Another must-see on the show is a tender moment where Charice sings to her father Ricky Pempengco who passed away last year.




Get to know the latest from Charice as she sings a few hits off her second international studio album Infinity, and talks about an Asian tour happening very soon.

Watch also the country’s most sought-after love teams, newly-weds, and most celebrated couples, as they share their love stories and give a prelude to each special performance by Charice.



Directed by Louie Ignacio (the man behind the acclaimed "Charice – Home for Valentine’s" in 2011, the International singing sensation promises to captivate and capture hearts once again on "Charice, One for the Heart" airing this February on GMA.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Bianca Manalo and Alfred Vargas Star in MMK ‘Love Potion’ Episode this Saturday

Bianca Manalo and Alfred Vargas Star in MMK ‘Love Potion’ Episode this Saturday


The popular quote ‘True love conquers all’ will be proven true this Saturday as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” caters the love story of a half Korean-half Pinoy named Lenny (Alfred Vargas) and his conquest in pursuing his love for Yvonne (Bianca Manalo).

After being turned down several times, Lenny’s persistence when Yvonne became his girlfriend. Just when Lenny thought everything was going well for both of them, he proposed to Yvonne thinking that she would be willing to marry him. Yvonne did accept his proposal but three days before their wedding, she got cold feet and runaway. Frustrated, Lenny sought the help of a witch doctor to make Yvonne fall for him through a love potion. Will the potion work or will it drive Yvonne away from him.
MMK’s ‘Love Potion’ episode also features Rio Locsin, Bembol Rocco, Alfred Labatos, Bea Nicholas, Mark Joshua Sayarot, Richard Yap, Wendy Valdez and Joyce So. It was researched by Ayoy Ramos, written by Joan Habana, and directed by Lino Cayetano.



Don’t miss the month-long celebration of love this February in the longest running drama anthology of Asia, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), every Saturday night, after “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition.” For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” www.faceboook.com/MMKOfficial.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest