Tirso Cruz III — popularly known by his nickname Pip — is the new chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Yes, he replaces Liza Diño Seguerra, who was appointed by former President Rodrigo Duterte.
The FDCP is Pip’s first government job.
“I’ll do my best,” said the veteran actor. “Sana I live up to the expectations of my bosses. And the public as well.”
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Pip can no longer count the number of years he has been in showbiz. But his many years have proven his longevity as a performer and also how good and kind he is to his co-workers.
He will always be grateful to Nora Aunor, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, who was his screen partner for many years. He is sad when he heard that she is sick.
For Pip, Guy is one of the greatest and most important actresses of all time.
“I will always pray for her,” he added.
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All his shows, “Family Feud,” “Amazing Earth,” and “Jose and Maria’s Bonggang Villa,” are enjoying high ratings.
One of the reasons Dingdong Dantes seems always energized is the high ratings his shows are enjoying. He is especially happy about the game show, “Family Feud.”
Then there’s his sitcom with wife Marian Rivera, “Jose and Maria’s Bonggang Villa,” which has some horror elements.
Dingdong is also proud of the very informative, “Amazing Earth.” The actor-host is learning from the show, as he is discovering many amazing facts, including about Fort Santiago and some catastrophic events on Earth. “Amazing Earth” premiered June 17, 2018 and has been on TV for four years.
Dingdong himself encourages their kids, Zia and Ziggy, to learn more about the environment.
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Christopher de Leon gives great support to relative newcomer Ruru Madrid in GMA’s primetime series, “Lolong.”
And Ruru appreciates it.
“Imagine Christopher de Leon and Bembol Roco, plus other great performers playing my kontrabida? I can’t ask for anything more,” he says.
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Solenn Heussaff and husband Nico Bolzico are excited to have another child.
The couple recently revealed they are expecting baby number two.
In a previous interview, Solenn had revealed she is ready to add to their family.
“I’m not getting any younger,” she was quoted as saying.
The couple’s firstborn, Thylane Katana, was born January 1, 2020.
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Robin Padilla said even if he is not prohibited from doing a movie, he would choose to focus on his role as senator.
He wants to draft a bill that will benefit a lot of people, most likely in the senate constitutional amendment committee, which he heads.
“Pag-aaralan ko din muna,” he said, “I have good advisers. They will be of great help.”
His wife Mariel Rodriguez and his kids are his inspiration, of course.
Mariel warns Robin that he will surely receive tons of criticisms. She tells him to learn from his detractors and study their suggestions, too.
Good advice, Mariel.
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Mariel has similarly advised good friend Toni Gonzaga-Soriano to not mind the bashers who only had bad comments about her singing of the National Anthem during President Bongbong Marcos, Jr.’s inauguration.
“Tell them at least you did it,” she reportedly told Toni, “Remain classy.”
Toni and her husband, director Paul Soriano, have supported the Marcos-Duterte tandem from the beginning. Paul is related to First Lady Liza Araneta because she and his dad, Jeric de Villa, are first cousins.
