JM de Guzman figured in an accident while shooting a scene for his new series, “Init sa Magdamag.”
“He had to have four stitches on his forehead to cover the wound,” said a kibitzer.
“The scene had to be rushed. Mabuti at hindi gaanong ininda ni JM ang sakit.”
JM got support from his co-stars in “Init sa Magdamag,” Yam Concepcion and Gerald Anderson.
“Ang ganda ng kuwento ng ‘Init’,” said director Raymond Ocampo. “At magaganda lahat ng role nina JM, Yam at Gerald. Mag-asawa sina JM at Yam dito and they desperately want to have a child. But because of an accident that happened to JM’s character after their wedding, he is unable to get Yam pregnant.
“Thus, his proposal to get a sperm donor. His choice was the barrio’s doctor (played by Gerald). What JM didn’t know was that Yam and Gerald were former sweethearts,” he added.
Are her scenes with Gerald hotter than those with JM? Yam was asked during the virtual press con for the series.
“That’s for the viewers to judge,” she replied with a smile. “Basta I consider ‘Init’ na pinaka daring na nagawa kong serye. Give na give rin kasi sina JM at Gerald.”
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A source said the megastar is feeling devastated lately.
What problem may be bothering Sharon Cuneta these days, nobody knows.
And she does not seem to want to share it with anyone either, said someone close to her.
“Basta raw, so devastated siya, ayaw muna niyang magtrabaho.”
This may be why she has been absent as juror in “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” the Kapamilya show hosted by Luis Manzano. Sharon is part of the show’s panel of jurors.
“Hayan, tuloy, hindi pa niya nababati ang bagong kasal na si Luis,” the kibitzer commented.
Luis married Jessy Mendiola last February 21 at The Farm at San Benito in Lipa, Batangas.
Jed Madela temporarily replaces Sharon in the juror’s table.
“Ang daming di inaasahang pangyayaring naganap sa show. Nagpaalam si Jhong Hilario, who was a consistent winner because of his skill as an impersonator, mapa-foreign man o mapa local celebrity.
“Kailangan daw kasi niyang tulungan ang kanyang asawa sa pag-a-alaga sa bago nilang baby. Di nga ba may daily noontime show pa siya, “It’s Showtime.”
“Nagpa-alam din temporarily si Geneva (Cruz) to personally take care of her mom, who had the coronavirus. Unfortunately, her mom did not make it.”
In any case, the show will continue airing, no matter what, said the people behind the program.
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Short but touching was the birthday message of James Yap to his son, Bimby, who turned 14 recently.
Reading between the lines, you can tell that they don’t get to see each other.
Bimby lives with his mom, Kris Aquino.
Kris and James were married in 2005 but separated five years later.
While Kris has remained unattached, James now has two children, a boy and a girl, with his Italian partner, the stunning Michela Cazzola.
In an interview, James revealed he and Michela met in 2012. Their relationship has remained stable to date.
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Guess what Bimby’s height is?
He is six feet and two inches tall, said his mom.
Aside from the height, he seems to have inherited James’ other physical traits. Bimby is good looking and he looks well built.
Will he try basketball? someone asked.
“He should,” a bystander replied.
James is a well-known professional basketball player. He is with Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
By the way, Bimby’s older brother, Joshua is tall, too. Joshua’s dad is Phillip Salvador. He is the reason Kris and Bimby want to reside at the Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac. Joshua, who is 25, reportedly prefers the quiet, bucolic setting in the province.
Kris is the youngest daughter of the late President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino and former Sen. Benigno Aquino. Her only brother is the former President Noynoy Aquino.
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Xian Lim seems truly smitten with Kim Chiu and he is not afraid to show it.
Xian greeted Kim, who turned 31 last April 19, with a sweet message on social media.
Reading between the lines, it looks like Xian has found the girl he will marry.
His mom and grandmother also approve of Kim.
A contract star of Viva, Xian has branched out into directing and producing.
Kim, in turn, wants to finish her entrepreneur studies, as she and Xian plan to put up a business of their own. Meanwhile, she is focused on her showbiz career. She is a regular host of “It’s Showtime” and frequently appears in Kapamilya shows.
