Actress Rita Daniela is dedicating her movie with Ken Chan, “Huling Ulan sa Tag-araw,” to her mom, who just had her second round of chemotherapy because of breast cancer.
She hopes her mom can watch the movie, an entry in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
“Kakaiba ang role ko,” said Rita of the movie, “Kaya I want my mom to comment on it, especially on my performance.”
Rita also sang the theme song of the movie that also stars Lotlot de Leon, Richard Yap, among others.
A production of Heaven’s Best Entertainment, “Huling Ulan sa Tag-araw” is directed by Louie Ignacio.
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Sharon Cuneta is so impressed with Julia Montes, her “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” co-star, that she wishes to work with Julia in a movie.
“Yes, a movie,” the megastar stressed.
Aside from napakagaling, Sharon discovered something about Julia. “Napakabait niya,” she noted.
When asked if there is something going on between Julia and “Probinsyano” lead actor and director Coco Martin, Sharon merely smiled.
But she said Coco and Julia not just look good together but seem ideal for each other.
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Angeline Quinto might not seem like it, but she really feels on top of the world because of her pregnancy.
It’s no secret that losing her Mama Bob last year was a big blow to the singer. And now, looking forward to being a mom in April next year has given her a big reason to smile.
Of course, she would have loved that her Mama Bob were alive so she could share her joy with her mom.
One of those who shares Angeline’s happiness is singer Erik Santos, who was once romantically linked to her.
Asked why he and Angeline broke up, Erik said, “Siguro we’re not really meant for each other.”
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‘The power couple will banner the year-end that will feature the inspiring stories behind some of the most heroic moments of 2021.’
Dingdong Dantes accompanied his wife Marian Rivera to Israel, where the latter was part of the judges’ panel in the 2021 Miss Universe pageant.
He also acted as photographer and videographer, chronicling Marian’s activities at the event, with, of course, the permission of the Miss Universe Organization.
By the time this issue comes out, Dingdong and Marian may have arrived back to the country and will be on quarantine.
All throughout their trip, the couple have kept in touch with their kids, Zia and Ziggy, who were left to Marian and Dingdong’s parents.
Next, the couple will be seen hosting “Year of the Superhero: A GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end special” for January 1, 7:45 p.m.
The power couple will banner the year-end that will feature the inspiring stories behind some of the most heroic moments of 2021.
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The Kapamilya Channel Christmas special will be directed by their homegrown star.
Former child actor John Prats, who is now a full-fledged director of concerts and shows, has been assigned to be in charge of the grand Christmas show that will bring together all of the Kapamilya stars, which number close to 100.
John, now 37 years old, appeared in several shows and movies produced by ABS-CBN.
“Walang pilian,” he said then. “Ang importante, may trabaho.”
He tied the knot with actress-model Isabel Oli in 2013. They are now parents to three kids, all goodlooking and talented.
John’s sister, Camille, hosts “Mars Pa More” with Iya Villania and Kim Atienza on GMA.
In a recent episode of the show, the three of them displayed their dancing skill.
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How time flies. Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco cannot believe they have been husband and wife for eight years now.
Their eldest child, Amelia “Mela” Lucille, is seven years old. The younger, Stela, is four years old.
Melai and Jason met and fell in love while inside the famous house of Kuya in “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) in 2009.
Melai, 33, hails from General Santos City. Jason, 34, is from Calapan, Mindoro.
Melai is regularly seen in the Kapamilya talk show, “Magandang Buhay.”
