Ruffa Gutierrez greeted her ex, actor John Lloyd Cruz on Friday, June 24, which was their birthday.
She seemed to have forgotten John Lloyd was her ka-birthday, until one of the hosts of
“It’s Showtime,” Vhong Navarro, mentioned it.
Ruffa and John Lloyd were in a relationship many years ago. The two have since moved on.
Ruffa is now with former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, who ran but failed to win a senatorial seat in the last elections.
John Lloyd, on the other hand, is in a relationship with visual artist Isabel Santos.
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The much-awaited movie, “Maid in Malacañang,” said to be about the last few days of the Marcos presidency, will reportedly be shown in theaters.
It already has a playdate: July 20.
It’s a big movie, according to Viva Films, the producer. Thus, Viva’s big boss Vic del Rosario is hoping it will be the first Filipino movie to emerge as a box office.
Playing the roles of the maids are Elizabeth Oropesa, Karla Estrada and Beverly Salviejo.
Directed by Daryl Yap, it features Cesar Montano as the late President Ferdinand Marcos, Ruffa Gutierrez as former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Cristine Reyes as Sen. Imee Marcos, Diego Loyzaga as incoming President Bongbong Marcos, among others.
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Lovi Poe looks up to the late Susan Roces, the wife of her dad, Fernando Poe, Jr. She sees the departed actress as an amazing woman.
“She is a true queen,” said the 33-year-old “Flower of Evil” star.
Of course, Lovi is a daughter of the late FPJ with actress Rowena Moran.
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Rocco Nacino and wife Melissa Gohing will soon welcome their first child.
They recently had a gender reveal and found out that their firstborn will be a boy.
Rocco and Melisa got married on January 21, 2020.
Aside from being an actor Rocco is a registered nurse, while Melissa is a volleyball athlete.
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Christopher de Leon reportedly advised his son, Ian de Leon, to tell his mom, National Artist for Cinema Nora Aunor, to stop smoking.
Boyet knows Nora is a smoker. The ex-couple got married in 1975. Ian is their only biological child. However, Nora’s other kids, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko and Kenneth, also consider Boyet as their father.
Boyet is now married to actress Sandy Andolong. They have five kids — three boys and two girls.
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Toni Gonzaga will sing the National Anthem at the inauguration of President Bongbong Marcos on June 30 at the National Museum.
Toni, who hosted and performed in several of Marcos’ rallies, will reportedly also perform in Malacañang in the evening of the same day.
The festivities will be simple, according to reports. It will be Cris Villonco who will perform “Pilipinas Kong Mahal,” the inauguration song.
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Director Jerry Lopez Sineneng found out what kind of an actor Alden Richards is when he got to handle the actor in “Start-Up PH,” which also includes Bea Alonzo in the cast.
Direk Jerry said he would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Direk Jerry has worked with Bea in the past. He has, more or less, an idea of the caliber of Bea as an actress. He has no complaints when it comes to her work ethics, too.
He would love to work with both again.
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The actress has left Star Magic and her career is no longer managed by Ogie Diaz.
Liza Soberano
Liza Soberano has denied that she and Enrique Gil have separated.
“We are fine,” she said in an interview.
The only changes in Liza’s life lately is her management team. She has left Star Magic talent and her career is no longer being managed by Ogie Diaz. Liza has signed up with James Reid’s company, Careless.
Ogie said this decision is in line with Liza’s wish to enter the international scene. James reportedly has foreign partners in the Careless label.
Well, good luck, Liza.
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“Abot Kamay ang Pangarap” is the title of Dominic Ochoa’s upcoming drama series.
The drama will allow the 47-year-old the chance to work with Richard Yap, Jillian Ward, Andre Paras and Carmina Villaroel.
Dominic worked for many years as a Kapamilya star. His career now is said to be being managed by Boy Abunda.
The actor also has a son in showbiz, newbie star Sandro Ochoa.
