Magaling siya,” said Sunshine Cruz of co-star Maricel Laxa, who plays an antagonist in “Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune.”
“Well, she (Maricel) was honest and frank with me, when she told me to be patient with her, as the series is a comeback of sorts for her,” the actress continued. “She was encouraged nga lang daw by her son (actor Donny Pangilinan) to do the series, as nagandahan ito sa script nang kanyang mabasa.
“And is she glad daw that she said yes,” she added.
Sunshine and Maricel both started as Regal Babies. Maricel, however, bid showbiz goodbye when she tied the knot with Anthony Pangilinan and the kids came one after the other.
Aside from Donny, the Pangilinans have another son and three daughters.
Meanwhile, Sunshine is separated from actor Cesar Montano, with whom she has three daughters. Two of their children, Angeline and Sam, are in showbiz.
Sunshine is now in a relationship with businessman Macky Mathay, who treats her daughters as his own.
Macky is the son of former Quezon City Mayor Ishmael Mathay.
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Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos were among the first celebrity couples who had their kids vaccinated against Covid-19. Their 11-year-old son Lucho and 6-year-old daughter Luna got their first dose on February 7.
“Finally!!! Our little ones got their first dose of Pfizer vaccine for today! The waiting time is very forgivable bilang drive thru vaccine. The kids are not exposed to a lot of people…,” Judy Ann wrote on her Instagram account.
The Agoncillos’ eldest child, Yohan, is fully vaccinated already. Yohan is turning 18 in November.
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Before being paired in the primetime soap of GMA, “I Left My Heart in Sorsogon,” young stars Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara did not really know each other very well.
But they have worked together in variety shows, “Studio 7” and “All-Out Sundays.”
“But as we got close sa ‘I Left My Heart,’ sabi namin sana magkaroon ito ng kasunod,” said Mavy.
Of course, they doubt if it will happen soon. Individually, they are two of the busiest in GMA 7.
“Kahit kanino kasi pwede silang ipareha. Pareho din silang magaling,” said a kibitzer, “at parehong marunong makisama.”
Mavy is one of the twins of Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villaroel. His sister is Cassy. Their lolo, Zoren’s dad, is the late Lito Legaspi, who was considered as one of the best and the handsomest actors in Sampaguita Pictures.
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The actress has been encouraged by Herbert Bautista to focus on her studies.
Aside from being on “It’s Showtime” from Monday to Saturday, Ruffa Gutierrez is busy with school.
“Herbert [Bautista] kasi advised me to give priority to my studies. He knows I’m in my 40s now,” said the actress, “Tanong nga niya kung seryoso akong tapusin ang aking pag-a-aral.
“I only have a year to go before I finish Mass Communications,” she further said. “Sayang nga naman kung hindi ko pa seryosohin at tapusin.”
In spite of her busy schedule, Ruffa said she will make sure to help Herbert in his campaign for senator.
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Do you know that actress-educator Rustica Carpio, who passed away February 2 at the age of 91, was never married?
But she was most loved by her family, especially her nephews, nieces and grandkids.
“Mabait kasi siya,” they said of her, “bukod sa hahangaan mo dahil sa likas na matalino.
She earned a number of educational degrees, from universities here and abroad. She wrote a number of books na puwedeng basahin ilang taon after her death.”
Asked why she never married, her relatives said they never asked her. Rustica also never revealed the reason why she has chosen to be single.
As an actress, she bagged several awards from local and international awards-giving bodies. She also had the chance to work with such cinema greats as Ishmael Bernal, Lino Brocka, Danny Zialcita, Marilou Diaz Abaya, Tikoy Aguiluz, Jose Mari Avellana, and Jose Javier Reyes.
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Bea Alonzo revealed in a recent social media post that she caught the Covid 19 virus in January.
It was severe and she suffered “the worst muscle pain.”
“It was a challenging moment, I got most of the symptoms, and I was having a hard time breathing, but I survived! [praying hands emoji],” she wrote on Instagram.
Bea said she is encouraging everyone to get boosted.
The actress also appreciates those who took care of her, including her boyfriend, Dominic Roque.
“He was by my side,” said Bea. “I felt so loved, although I was afraid for him, too.
