Remember Lloyd Samartino, who was a screen heartthrob in the ‘80s and ‘90s?
Well, he is now 61 and still very good-looking.
As far as we know, Lloyd is single. He was once married to the late Jo Ramos, a daughter of former President Fidel Ramos.
Lloyd is the only child of the enchanting chanteuse Carmen Soriano.
Is Lloyd staging a comeback?
“Well, tinaon niya ang kanyang pagbabalik sa panahon na hindi gaanong active ang showbiz,” noted a kibitzer.
Lloyd is in the GMA afternoon series, “Loving Miss Bridgette.”
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Vivamax’ new offering, “The Housemaid,” features former Miss International Kylie Versoza, Albert Martinez, Alma Moreno, Louise de los Reyes and Cannes Film Festival best actress Jaclyn Jose.
“The Housemaid,” said its director, Roman Perez, Jr., is a tremendously erotic and thrilling film.
Direk Roman said he will not be surprised if Kylie is Viva’s next big star.
Well, Viva is now reportedly preparing another big project for her.
This is, of course, aside from the Joel Lamangan movie, “Bekis on the Run.” Aside from Kylie, it also has Diego Loyzaga, Christian Bables and Sean de Guzman in the cast.
Best of luck, Kylie.
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‘Kinakabahan ako pero gagawin para masaya si Xian — Kim Chiu’
Riding leisurely with boyfriend Xian Lim on his motorcycle, Kim Chiu could not help but feel nervous. She chose not to let Xian know, though.
“Kinabahan ako kasi ang laki laki ng motor mo. Napaka OA ng motor mo parang stallion.
Tapos ang layo pa ng pupuntahan natin pero that was super fun,” Kim told Xian after.
She thanked him for the experience. She revealed to social media that she agreed to the experience in spite of her fears. “Kinakabahan ako pero gagawin para masaya si Xian,” she said.
Xian is now working on a GMA project, “Love. Die. Repeat.,” his first team-up with Jennylyn Mercado. It is under the direction of Irene Villamor.
Kim shares Xian’s excitement for the project.
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While girlfriend Janine Gutierrez is now a Kapamilya, Rayver Cruz has chosen to renew his contract with the Kapuso network. He also has an exclusive management contract with GMA.
Rayver is really a talent to reckon with, because Rayver is not only a good actor but also an impressive singer and dancer.
“He is hardworking and very professional, too,” said a network insider.
“Mabait pa,” said Julie Ann San Jose, who is Rayver’s co-host in GMA’s singing competition, “The Clash.”
Rayver is part of showbiz’ famous Cruz clan that includes Tirso Cruz III and Sunshine Cruz.
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Tirso Cruz III, or Pip, turned 68 years old last April 1.
The veteran actor has been in the business for more than fifty years — and reportedly has an enviable net worth.
He started his career at age 13 as a singer and became an actor at 16.
He rose to unprecedented prominence when his team-up with superstar Nora Aunor clicked with the masses.
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Lovie Poe is expected to sign a contract with the Kapamilya soon — but the reason for her transfer remains secret.
Details of her contract are also hush-hush.
“Basta, it’s a fair contract for both parties,” said our source.
Lovi reportedly will soon start on her first project with the Kapamilya. Her last project with GMA was “Owe My Love” with Benjamin Alves, Ai Ai de las Alas and the late Mahal.
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There are talks that Secretary of Public Works and Highways Mark Villar will run in the coming elections.
The son of incumbent Senator Cynthia Villar and billionaire Manny Villar, Sec. Mark is 43 years old and married to former Congresswoman Emmeline Yan Aglipay. The couple have a child.
Secretary Mark finished college from the University of Chicago, where he took up an engineering course.
