More and celebrities are venturing into the food business. The latest is singer-actress Arci Muñoz.
“Restaurant lang muna ang itinayo ko,” she said, “At hindi ako chef, as I’m not into cooking, but I personally tend to the business.”
Her restaurant, Yoshi-Meat-Su, is located in Greenhills. It serves Japanese and Korean dishes, Arci’s favorites.
The restaurant already has regular patrons.
“Kasi, in fairness, masarap ang food, bukod pa sa affordable,” she said.
Arci currently has no showbiz assignment. She was in “Pamilya Ko” with Sylvia Sanchez, Joey Marquez, JM de Guzman and Kiko Estrada, among others, when ABS-CBN had to close shop, as congress did not approve its application to for franchise renewal.
“Ang sakit noon, ha,” Arci related. “Suddenly, ang dami naming nawalan ng trabaho.”
Since she used to be the vocalist of Philia, some are encouraging her to have bands perform in her restaurant.
“Tingnan natin,” said Arci, “As it is, parang ‘di pa tama dahil mayroon pang pandemic.”
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In a great mood these days are Billy Crawford and wife Coleen Garcia.
Their cute son, Amari, is now an endorser of a popular clothing brand.
Amari looks like his parents, although Billy insists the boy looks more like him.
Will the boy grow up like his dad? At an early age, Billy was already performing.
He was formerly with ABS-CBN before moving to TV5, where he has several shows.
Billy could have become a famous performer in Europe had he not decided to return to the Philippines. A French producer promised to make him into a huge star.
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At 20 years old, Juliana, the daughter of Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez and Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres, has a number of suitors.
Her parents have given her permission to entertain suitors, but they have both reminded her to not be in a hurry to fall in love.
And thank God that Juliana is more focused on her studies, said her parents.
Juliana is enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Diliman. She plans to eventually take up law.
Meawhile, Rep. Lucy is reportedly running for the senate next year. She has been a politician for 11 years.
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The local executive will be playing Andres Bonifacio in an Erik Matti movie. His life story will also be dramatized, starring Xian Liam.
We heard that actor Xian Lim is also eyeing a political career.
Turning 32 on July 12, Xian is currently not just an actor but a filmmaker, singer and host, too.
His dream, of course, is to be eventually settle down with his girlfriend, Kim Chiu.
Before that though, Xian will be seen in a musical about Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
Titled “Yorme,” it will be directed by Joven Tan and co-produced by Viva Films ang Saranggola Productions.
This early, Direk Joven wants it known that the film is not to be used to campaign for the either Xian or Mayor Isko.
To be fair, Mayor Isko has yet to announce any plans of running for any post for 2022.
Right now, we heard that he is reportedly preparing himself for an Erik Matti movie about Andres Bonifacio, where he will play the title role.
Dondon Monteverde is the producer.
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For her comeback movie, new mom Janella Salvador wants an interesting story.
“Yung tipong mag-eenjoy ang manonood, lalo pa nga at we are all affected by the pandemic,” said Janella.
Who would she want for her co-stars?
“I have no particular choice, pero, siyempre, mas maganda kung warm din sila and sparkly,” said Janella, “Just like me and the project we will do.”
Janella’s last series before giving birth was “The Killer Bride,” where she shared star billing with Maja Salvador, Joshua Garcia, Geoff Eigenmann and Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz.
