EXCLUSIVE: John Prats thinks Shaina is ‘The One’

When ABS-CBN.com asked John Prats if he thinks Shaina Magdayao is ‘The One,’ he instantly replied, “Oo naman. Hindi ako magde-date ng isang babae kung sa tingin ko hindi pa siya. Hindi ako nagsasayang ng oras.” ABS-CBN.com caught up with John during the cast pictorial for Komiks presents Mars Ravelo’s Tiny Tony. While he and Shaina have been exclusively dating for almost a year now, he denied that he has already proposed to the young star. Full Story

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Luis Manzano has second thoughts about movie with Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz

There’s been much buzz about Luis Manzano taking on a gay role in a Star Cinema movie that will also star his mom Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz. In an interview with ABS-CBN.com, the Dyosa star revealed that he had previously turned down the part, but will be attending a second meeting to work out the kinks. “I said ‘no’ na to the movie with my mom and John Lloyd. But now there will be a meeting to see if I will still do it. Kung matuloy, pag-iisipan ko pa kung paano ko ipapasok sa schedule ko. A part of the film will be shot in New York kasi. I initially declined the whole idea of doing movie, but now titingnan pa kung ano ang mapaguusapan sa second meeting,” he said. Full Story

Valerie Concepcion says no to commitment for now

Aside from Wowowee, Valerie Concepcion is also part of the new gag show Banana Split where she stars with other sexy gals. With her schedule filled with work, Valerie told ABS-CBN.com that she may not have the time for a serious commitment for now. However, the TV host-actress is open to going out on dates if she luckily gets a day off. She has been seeing Magnolia basketball team’s star player Dondon Hontiveros for two years now, but they are yet to make their relationship official. Full Story

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Cristine Reyes on rumors surrounding her: ‘Deadma lang!’

Cristine Reyes is one of the busiest girls in showbiz at the moment.After making the big network switch to ABS-CBN, the young sexy actress was blessed with a handful of projects.She is formally introduced as a Kapamilya in the Asianovela Kahit Isang Saglit and will soon top-bill upcoming teleserye Eva Fonda.Cristine is also testing the waters by branching out into comedy on Banana Split, an all-female sexy gag show where she stars with Angelica Panganiban, Roxanne Guinoo, and Valerie Concepcion. Soon, she will be adding the title ‘movie star’ to her resume when she starts shooting for a Star Cinema flick.Although the details of the movie have yet to be discussed, Cristine said that she is already excited about it. Full Story

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EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Agoncillo on Pieta role: “Ayokong pagtawanan.”

Ryan Agoncillo is shedding off his ‘good boy’ image as he takes on the role of Rigor, the street-fighting lead character of ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye Pieta. ABS-CBN.com visited Ryan during one of his physical trainings to talk to him about his preparation for his very first lead starring. In an exclusive interview, the actor-host-model admitted that he is doing all he can so as not to make a fool of himself once he gets into his character. Full Story

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Shaina Magdayao is Dragonna

During the story conference of the new show Komiks presents Mars Ravelo’s Dragonna, ABS-CBN.com spoke with Shaina Magdayao about her feelings and preparations upon landing this project. “First time kong maging superhero. Nakakatuwa kasi isa na naman ito sa mga lead projects ko. Exciting rin na may mga fight scenes din.” Doing stunts and action scenes aren’t new to Shaina though for she had played ‘tough girl’ roles before in Rounin and in Lobo. Full Story

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Cherie Gil confirms separation with husband

After much speculation, Cherie Gil finally broke her silence and confirmed her separation from husband of 20 years, Israeli violinist Roni Rogoff. During the pictorial for the upcoming teleserye Pieta, Cherie revealed that her husband and two children Bianca,12 and Rafael, 10 are now in Israel while she is here in the Philippines with her eldest son Jay, 21. Without detailing the real reason for the break up, the actress said that she just had to accept what happened no matter how painful it was. “We’re both growing up as human beings. May iba’t ibang klase ng pagmamahalan. Para sa akin kapag mahal mo ang isang tao you have to leave room for each other to grow. You have to give each other space but without losing the connection emotionally.” Full Story

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Rafael Rosell compares working with Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto

Rafael Rosell has the enviable distinction of having worked with teleserye queens Claudine Barretto and Judy Ann Santos, the former in the sineserye Maligno and the later in the upcoming teleserye Humingi Ako Sa Langit. ABS-CBN.com spoke with Rafael during the cast pictorial for Humingi Ako Sa Langit where the actor talked about the privilege of working with the two young superstars of this generation. Full Story

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Carlos Agassi makes his TV comeback

It was a smiling and optimistic Carlos Agassi who arrived for the story conference of Komiks presents Mars Ravelo’s Dragonna. ABS-CBN.com caught up with the actor to talk about his newest project which also serves as his TV comeback vehicle. When asked about his hiatus from acting, Carlos replied, “Hindi naman talaga ako umalis bilang Kapamilya. Ngayon lang talaga ako nabigyan ng ABS-CBN ng project, so thank you! Sabi sa akin ng ABS-CBN, just wait kapag may magandang project for you. So I waited.”

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Miguel Mendoza clarifies ‘vote-buying’ rumor

Raw talent may make Miguel Mendoza deserving of his place as Third Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. But rumors have been going around claiming that the 19 year old from Muntinlupa got through the competition only because his well-off family spent hard cash for text votes. During the grand press conference for the PDA Top 6 scholars, ABS-CBN.com quickly asked Miguel to clarify the issue. “If ever they did, wala naman sigurong masama. Any family would support (their child) as much as they can. I don’t think vote buying will be a valid issue,” Miguel justified.

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PDA sweethearts Miguel Mendoza and Bea Muñoz break up

Like a song that ended on a bad note, ex-scholars Miguel Mendoza and Bea Muñoz agreed to part ways following the finale of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. At the press conference of the PDA Top 6, third placer Miguel broke the news of his split with longtime girlfriend Bea. “Nakapag-usap na kami [ni Bea] noong PDA party. We’ve been in a relationship for a long time na on and off. We figured na it won’t do us any good if we continue. It would be better if we just go on with our careers. Ako second chance ko na ‘to to enter showbiz kaya hindi ko na bibitawan,” Miguel exclusively told ABS-CBN.com.

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Van Roxas fixes misunderstanding with mom

After the Awards Night of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 last September 14, 5th placer Van Roxas went home ahead of his fellow scholars. He was even a no-show at the PDA victory party last Tuesday, September 16. Stories were formed that the 18-year old singing heartthrob from Cebu was finally forbidden by his mother from ever pursuing showbiz. But at the grand press conference for the PDA 2 Top 6, Van clarified that all is fine now between him and his mother. “Kararating ko lang po from Zamboanga. I’m so happy right now kasi nakapag-usap na kami ng mom ko at naintindihan na niya,” he said.

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Cosmetic surgery is not an option for Laarni Lozada

ABS-CBN.com got a one-on-one talk with Grand Star Dreamer Laarni Lozada during the press conference for the Top 6 scholars of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. With more star hopefuls trying their luck in the entertainment industry, having good looks will definitely get one further. However, Laarni, who was first worried of her looks when she entered the Academy, has a different view on this now that she’s conquered the competition with her raw talent. “Mahal na mahal ko ang sarili ko kahit napakarami kong imperfections. Siguro wala na akong babaguhin sa sarili ko. Kapag inisip ko pa ‘yung mga operation parang sakit lang sa ulo ‘yun. Gusto ko mahalin ako ng tao sa kung paano nila ako nakilala,”

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Ruben Gonzaga is all praises for Ejay Falcon and Bugoy Drilon

This year seems to be a great one for run-of-the-mill people with big dreams, maybe as far Pinoy Big Brother and Pinoy Dream Academy are concerned. PBB Teen Edition Plus hailed Ejay Falcon, a copra worker from Mindoro, as Teen Big Winner while PDA Season 2 proclaimed Bugoy Drilon, a farmer’s son from Bicolandia, as Second Star Dreamer. But before these two folk heroes came along, there was Ruben Gonzaga, a comedian from Davao who opened the doors when he became the first male Big Winner in PBB Celebrity Edition 2.

ABS-CBN.com spoke with Ruben during the cast pictorial of the upcoming teleserye Humingi Ako Sa Langit. In an exclusive interview, Ruben revealed how happy he is now that more ordinary people like him are given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. “Na-touch ako sa sinabi ni Bugoy na kahit simpleng tao ka lang basta may pangarap ka kayang mong abutin ‘yun.”

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Luis Manzano doesn’t mind his dad remarrying

In a recent interview, Edu Manzano spoke of this ‘wonderful woman’ in his life who is inspiring him and taking very good care of him.Although without naming who she is, the actor-TV host also spoke of the great relationship between this ‘woman’ and his three children.ABS-CBN.com then asked eldest son Luis Manzano on what he can say about the current status of Edu’s love life.

“I believe my dad has a significant other.It’s safe to say that besides his children there is someone inspiring my dad.We are in very good terms, kami ng significant other ni dad.” said Luis.

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Billy Crawford promises to come back to the Philippines and to ABS-CBN

While the finale of PinoyDreamAcademy Season 2 meant a new beginning for winner Laarni Lozada, it also marked an ending of sorts for host Billy Crawford. Now that PDA is over, will he be bidding the Philippines goodbye? ABS-CBN.com caught up with the international performer backstage right after the PDA finale to ask him about his plans.

“I’m leaving October 25, after that I’m coming back, then I’m leaving again. My album is done that’s why I’m leaving. I’ll be promoting it and be taking care of my work on the other side of the world. First I’ll be going to France, then London, Belgium, Germany, then back to the States,” shared the 26-year-old singer-dancer. Billy is a well-known recording artist in Europe having released chart-topping singles in France, Germany, and Belgium, among others.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Agoncillo gets a surprise welcome from Judy Ann Santos

Ryan Agoncillo arrived in Manila last September 13 after spending more than a month in Buenos Aires, Argentina to do work as host of the much-awaited Pinoy Fear Factor. Barely a week later, the host-actor was already at work on his next project Pieta which will be the most physically challenging role he has tackled to date. ABS-CBN.com got a chance to speak to Ryan during one of his Pieta training sessions about his South American adventure and the difficulties of maintaining a long distance relationship with fiancée Judy Ann Santos.

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Derek Ramsay: ‘Sexiness is not about baring everything’

Derek Ramsay has established himself as one of the most sought after models and leading men in the country.This tall, dark, and handsome hunk recently made girls and the ‘girls at heart’ swoon when he bared his pecs for the cover of the Cosmo Magazine.In an exclusive interview during the cast pictorial for the upcoming teleserye Humingi Ako Sa Langit, Derek told ABS-CBN.com that his latest photo shoot was his ‘sexiest’ so far.

“I would say this is the sexiest that I have done so far.In my past photo shoots, nagtanggal lang ako ng shirt, medyo hindi ko pinaghandaan.For this Cosmo shoot I decided to go to the gym first.Actually matagal na akong hindi pumupunta sa gym.In the photo, I guess it’s the lowest I have dropped my shorts.Dati madalas makikita mo naka-shorts or naka pants ako.For this ayoko naman kasi i-photoshop, so I dropped my pants very low so you’ll get the impression that I’m actually not wearing anything below,” he said with a meaningful smile.

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