Did we hear it right that when actor Richard Yap was hospitalized for COVID-19, his hospital bill reached more than half a million pesos?
Thus, Jean Garcia’s advice to us — to everyone — is “ingat tayo.”
Jean’s mom, Sandra, only in her 70s, died recently of the virus. The actress is mum about how much they spent.
“But I knew nahirapan siya. At siyempre pa, kami din. Not necessarily dahil sa nagastos namin, kung hindi dahil dama namin kung gaano siya nahirapan,” recalled Jean. “Kaya, let’s really follow the health protocols to the letter, at kung hindi rin lang kailangang umalis ng bahay, stay put tayo nang hindi mahagip ng virus. At di rin magkalat nito.”
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Jean is also quiet about the sudden decision of Jennica Garcia, her 31-year-old daughter, to part ways with husband Alwyn Uytingco.
The ex-couple’s two children are with Jennica, who will soon be back on television as she has an offer from GMA.
Jean says facing the cameras again excites Jennica.
Being active in showbiz would be good for her daughter, she adds, especially since Jennica has to support her two kids.
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Ai Ai de las Alas, right after her last taping day for “Owe My Love,” needs to leave for the US immediately.
“I need to renew my green card,” said the actress. “At doon ko na rin balak magpabakuna.”
Her husband, Gerald Sibayan, will not be joining her.
“Wala siyang US visa in the first place,” explained Ai Ai, “And, more importantly, walang mag-a-asiakaso sa negosyo namin.”
Husband and wife have ventured into the food business
“We are into baking, too,” related Ai Ai.
“And between us, mas gamay si Gerald and business naming ito. Kaya di ako takot na iwanan sa kanya ang negosyo namin. He can well handle it.”
Gerald has a new car, Ai Ai happily revealed.
“Mercedes Benz,” revealed Ai Ai, “And we are both wild about it.”
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‘Kahit kasi may series ako, nagiging panggastos namin everyday and kinikita ko. — Andrea Brillantes’
Thanks to social media, Andrea Brillantes was able to complete her family home.
“Noong una, lalo may pandemya, akala ko hindi na namin matatapos kahit construction man lang ng bahay,” said the actress. “Kahit kasi may series ako, nagiging panggastos namin everyday ang kinikita ko.
“Then sabi ko, ma-try nga ang social media. I tried Tik Tok first. And other racket na puwede pa,” she added.
“Hinayaan ko na kung ibabash ako ng mga bashers.
Basta, sinamahan ko ng dasal.”
Well, Andrea and the other members of Gold Squad — Francine Daiz, Kyle Echarri and Seth Fidelin — have started work on a new show, “Click, Like, Share,” which will have its premiere episode this June 5 on KTX ph, iWant, TFC and Tfc IPTV.
Directed by Emmanuel Palo, “Click, Like, Share” also features the tandem of Jimuel Pacquiao and his real-life girlfriend, Arabella del Rosario.
Jimuel’s dad, of course, is Manny Pacquiao.
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Guess who served as the personal assistant of Luis Manzano during his recent endorsement shoot?
His wife of three months — Jessy Mendiola!
“Wala naman daw kasi siyang ginagawa,” said a friend of Jessy’s. “Kaya nag-volunteer na siyang i-assist si Luis. Personal niyang binibitbit ang personal things ni Lucky na kailangan sa pictorial. At tuwang tuwa raw siya dahil nakita niyang siyang siya rin si Lucky.”
Wonder what happened to Jessy’s lifestyle show on TV5 called “Fit For Life”?
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What will soon keep Yassi Pressman busy is the new TV5 game show, “Rolling in It Philippines.”
It’s Yassi’s first time to host a game show. “Kaya thrilled ako to the max,” she stated with a big smile. “Just the idea that a contestant could win one million to two million pesos, hindi ko maisip how I would feel kung ako ‘yun.”
Produced by Viva Entertainment, “Rolling in It Philippines” will premiere on June 5, 7 p.m.
Catch-up episodes will air on Sari Sari every Sunday, 8 p.m. It can also be watched live and on-demand on the Cignal Play App.
