Since Luis and Jessy tied the knot in February 2021, Ate Vi has always been vocal about wanting to have an apo.’
MANZANO holding baby ISABELLA ROSE. Photo from Luis Manzano’s Instagram account
Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos got a wonderful Christmas gift from son Luis Manzano and his wife, Jessy Mendiola.
The veteran actress is now a lola! Just recently, Luis and Jessy introduced their firstborn, Isabella Rose, to netizens. They nicknamed her Rosie.
The couple are overjoyed being first-time parents. Luis looked positively happy in his photo with his “Peanut.” Meanwhile, Jessy wrote “I never knew I could love like this” as caption of her photo showing herself holding Rosie’s hand on Instagram.
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Rosie is mestiza, just like her mama and of course, grandma Vi. Wonder how Ate Vi wants to be called by Rosie?
Since Luis and Jessy tied the knot in February 2021, Ate Vi has always been vocal about wanting to have an apo. The actress was very happy in a video last May when she was surprised by Jessy and Luis with the news that they are expecting.
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Legendary OPM bands are set to rock the stage for the two-night concert series dubbed “Musiko: Timeless Pinoy Bands” featuring back-to-back performances from Itchyworms and Rocksteddy on January 20 and South Border and Neocolours on January 21 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Since the ‘90s, iconic pop-rock outfit Itchyworms have been staples in the OPM scene with relatable hits such as “Akin Ka Na Lang”, “Beer”, and “Ayokong Tumanda”, richly-perfor med by members Jugs Jugueta, Jazz Nicolas, Kelvin Yu, and Chino Singson. Also showcasing their tireless showmanship are fellow OPM rock troupe Rocksteddy, known for their tracks “Dedma”, “Leslie”, and “Magpakailanman”. The band comprises Teddy Corpuz, Jeff Cucullo, Christian Sindico, and Juven Pelingon.
Meanwhile, South Border bring ultimate nostalgia to heart with their soulful love songs.
Fronted by veteran keyboardist and vocalist Jay Durias, the band penned the phenomenal soundtracks “Kahit Kailan” and “Rainbow” that remain movie and TV drama favorites. Three decades later, ‘80s vocal group Neocolours continue to bring memorable melodies such as “Tuloy Parin”, “Maybe”, and “Hold On”. Composed of Jimmy Antiporda, Ito Rapadas, Jack Rufo, Paku Herrera, and Nino Regalado, their music has been a mainstay on many Filipino listeners’ playlists.
“Musiko: Timeless Pinoy Bands” will be staged at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on January 20 and 21 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available at all TicketWorld and SM Tickets outlets: P6,500, P5,000, 4,000, P3,000, P2,000 and P900. For inquiries, contact the Newport World Resorts National Sales Team via JhayR dela Cruz at 0917 658 9378, Archli Enriquez at 0917 823 9602, Girah Manaligod at 0917 872 8309, or call Ticketworld (02) 8891-9999, or SM Tickets (02) 8470-2222.
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“Lolong” is set to make history again as it airs in Indonesia this January.
Through GMA Worldwide, the hit series bannered by Ruru Madrid will be seen on Indonesia’s free-to-air TV network ANTV as “Dakkila.”
It is the first Filipino title acquired by ANTV.
One of Indonesia’s major TV networks, ANTV reaches 130 million people through its 37 relay stations covering 155 cities across the said country.
According to ANTV, the GMA Public Affairs-produced series perfectly fits the Indonesian TV audience’s taste for the fantasy genre as their viewers enjoy shows featuring special animal characters or mythical creatures.
“Lolong” tells the exciting tale of a man’s extraordinary friendship with a giant crocodile named Dakila. The series became a force to be reckoned with in Philippine primetime viewing. During its successful run, “Lolong” consistently dominated TV ratings, posting double-digit numbers every night. It was hailed as “Best Primetime Serye” at the Gawad Pilipino Icon of the Year 2022 and was the Philippines’ National Winner for Best Visual/Special Effects at the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
From a fictional character, Lolong has become a household name, with Filipinos being able to relate to Ruru’s character. Viewers praised the show for promoting values on family, friendship, and the environment.
The show and the cast drew crowds wherever they went. Even its popular crocodile character, Dakila, visited key cities in Mega Manila and select provinces in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. “Lolong’s” powerhouse cast includes Shaira Diaz, Arra San Agustin, Christopher de Leon, Jean Garcia, Bembol Roco, Malou de Guzman, Rochelle Pangilinan, Paul Salas, Marco Alcaraz, Mikoy Morales, and Maui Taylor.
