Eddie Gutierrez turned exactly 80 years old on his birthday last February 6.
His wife, Annabelle Rama, is 69 years old. They have been married for 44 years.
They have six children, the eldest of whom is actress Ruffa Gutierrez, the only girl. Ruffa has given them two granddaughters, Lorin and Venice.
Ruffa is divorced from Turkish husband Yilmaz Bektas.
Ruffa swears she’s not involved with anyone, although rumors persist that she and senatorial aspirant Herbert Bautista are very close.
Ruffa is grateful she still gets good assignments. She appears regularly in the noontime show, “It’s Showtime.”
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She also refuses to comment on the report that her ex, Rayver Cruz, is now dating Julie Anne San Jose.
Janine Gutierrez is mum about the rumor that she and
“Merry Me, Marry You” leading man Paulo Avelino are getting close.
The two have been spotted enjoying time together in an out-of-town trip.
When it comes to the news that her former boyfriend, Rayver Cruz, is singing beautiful music with Julie Ann San Jose, Janine is also quiet.
The 32-year-old award-winning actress said her mom, actress Lotlot de Leon, has reminded her to be careful when it comes to matters of the heart.
“Sa magandang school pa naman daw ako nagtapos, kaya huwag akong tatang-tanga sa pag-ibig,” said Janine.
Janine finished college at the Ateneo de Manila University.
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Aside from hosting “Family Feud,” there is another project that Dingdong Dantes will be making.
The actor is said to be starring in a sitcom with his wife, Marian Rivera.
There are scarce details about the project, but the actor is very excited to reunite with Marian on screen. Though the actor continues to work — he was last seen in the series, “I Can See You: Alternate” — Marian has decided to concentrate more on their family for the past two years.
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Maricel Soriano is scheduled to guest in a sitcom featuring the Quizon brothers, Vandolph, Epy and Eric.
Vandolph’s wife, Jenny, will have a special appearance, too, in the show.
Maricel was a big favorite of Dolphy, head of the Quizon clan. They played daughter and dad in movie and TV shows, including the long-running sitcom, “John en Marsha.”
“I still shed a tear every time I remember him,” Maricel whispered. “Parang anak ang turing niya sa akin. Kaya parang kapatid ko sina Eric.”
Maricel turned 67 last February 25.
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Vandolph, Dolphy’s child with Alma Moreno, has entered politics and is now running for re-election as Parañaque councilor.
He and wife Jenny Salimao have two kids, both studying.
“Iyan ang bilin sa akin ng father ko,” said Vandolph. “Ang i-encourage ko ang mga anak ko na parehong magtapos ng kanilang pag-a-aral.”
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Assunta de Rossi admits she misses showbiz so much. Nonetheless, she has fun taking care of Giulia Fiorenti, Fiore for short, her miracle baby with husband Jules Ledesma.
Fiore came after a sixteen-year wait. Assunta and Jules were married at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park in Makati in March 2004. The couple welcomed their baby Fiore on October 24, 2020.
“Nadaan sa dasal,” related Assunta. “Kaya nang ipanganak ko siya, naging more prayerful pa kaming mag-asawa.”
Jules has two children with his late wife, Maria Victoria Tsung Pek, who passed away in 2000.
The two kids, a girl and a boy, dote on their baby sister.
“Kaya,” Assunta said, “thank you, Lord.
