Looks like “Star for all Seasons” Vilma Santos-Recto — still awesome at 67 — may be persuaded to do a movie or TV show now that she’s not running for public office in next year’s election.
The actress-politician is taking a hiatus from politics even if she is a shoo-in for senator.
She could have also run for re-election as congresswoman, but we heard it’s her husband, Senator Ralph Recto, who will run in the lower house.
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Ate Vi said the suggestion that she act opposite her firstborn, Luis Manzano, is “cute.”
But she doubts if Luis will agree. She revealed that he has always said that appearing on the big screen is not his cup of tea.
His priority now is his family. Luis, 40, tied the knot with Jessy Mendiola early this year.
“Ako rin, kung sabagay, I can’t wait to be a lola,” said Ate Vi, smiling.
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Well, it looks like Aljur Abrenica is really serious in pursuing AJ Raval, as he has reportedly asked her dad, actor Jeric Raval, for permission to court AJ.
And what has Kylie Padilla, Aljur’s ex-wife and mother of their two kids, has to say to this?
“Hiwalay na kami,” Kylie reportedly said. “Kaya he can now date other people.”
Kylie, of course, is one of Robin Padilla’s four children with his first wife, Liezl Sicangco, who now lives in Australia.
Meantime, it’s back to acting for Kylie, who will be seen in a new series soon.
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Senator Kiko Pangilinan has the support of his stepdaughter, KC Concepcion, in his decision to run as the vice president of Leni Robredo in next year’s elections.
Senator Kiko is president of the Liberal Party.
Vice Leni is running as an independent.
KC reportedly will vote in Los Angeles, where she registered as a voter.
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Actor Arjo Atayde has the backing of his parents, Art Atayde and actress Sylvia Sanchez, plus, of course, his girlfriend Maine Mendoza, in his decision to run for congressman of the first district of Quezon City.
He was endorsed by QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, who is running for reelection.
Mayor Joy’s vice mayor will still be Gian Sotto, the only son of Senator Tito Sotto and singer-actress Helen Gamboa.
Sylvia, after Arjo filed his Certificate of Candidacy, said: “Usapan namin ni Arjo na huwag akong makarinig na anything anomalous na ginawa niya at ako ang unang makakalaban niya.”
Arjo, 30, is the eldest of four.
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Dennis and his parents reportedly have gone to Jennylyn’s folks to formally ask for her hand in marriage.
Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo
There are reports that Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado might tie the knot soon.
The two have long been in a relationship and know each other very well. Even their kids, Dennis’ son Calyx and Jen’s son Alex Jazz, seem to get along.
Dennis’ parents have reportedly gone to Jen’s folks for the traditional pamanhikan.
The wedding date, though, has yet to be revealed.
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While Faith da Silva has yet to admit that there’s more than meets the eye between her and veteran actor Albert Martinez, she happily reveals that they get along fine.
“Basta, ang pagiging malapit namin sa isa’t isa helps us execute our respective roles very well in ‘Las Hermanas’,” she said.
“Sabi nga nina directors Monti Puno Parungao at Patrick Ferrer, okay lang.”
