BEA Alonzo and Dennis Trillo were batchmates in Star Circle Batch 10 introduced in the teen show, “K2BU,” exactly 21 years ago in 2002. But Dennis transferred to GMA-7while Bea gained stardom as a Kapamilya paired with John Lloyd Cruz. They now get to work together again in “Love Before Sunrise” and they’re supposed to go to Canada to shoot some important scenes on location there. GMA gives Bea and Dennis a powerhouse cast to support them led by Andrea Torres, who plays lead roles, but agreed to be the villain just to work with both Bea and Dennis.
Bea is also the talk of the town because of her official engagement to Dominic Roque. Folks ask her as to when they will walk down the aisle but she says there is nothing definite yet as of now. “Huwag nyo naman kaming madaliin,” she says. “We really want to prepare well for it as it’s a very important event. Kailangan munang pagplanuhang mabuti.”
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‘It helped that AJ and I now know each other better and we’re comfortable to do the delicate and intimate scenes together – Aljur Abrenica’
AJ Raval and boyfriend Aljur Abrenica first met on the set of a movie directed by Law Fajardo in 2020 in an island off Quezon, “Nerisa.” That’s where their relationship ignited and now, they’re paired together for the first time in another movie directed by Law Fajardo entitled “Sugapa.” Whose idea is it to make a project for them?
“Si Boss Vic ang nagsabi, bakit ‘di sila igawa ng movie and I respected that, oo na ako agad,” says Law. “Bumagay naman sila sa roles that I envisioned for them. Mga promdi sila from La Union who move to a big city that is Angeles at doon na-test ang love nila for each other. They’re perfect for their roles as Ben and Ana.”
Is Aljur able to relate with his role as Ben?
“Yes, I can relate sa role ko kasi ganundin ang nangyari sa’kin. Galing ako sa probinsiya, nagpunta sa Maynila to get a good job as an actor at para makatulong sa pamilya.
Sumugal ako at nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng nangyari sa’kin. I joined ‘Starstruck’ in 2006 and after 17 years, I’m glad that I’m still here. Hindi ako sumusuko, lumalaban pa rin.”
How is it working with his girlfriend, AJ Raval?
“Bale first time time talaga namin ni AJ, kasi sa ‘Nerisa,’ wala kami masyadong eksena together. Dito, first time ko gumawa ng ganitong explicit love scenes at mahirap, kasi iba-ibang anggulo, but masaya naman ako sa naging resulta. It helped that AJ and I now know each other better and we’re comfortable to do the delicate and intimate scenes together.”
What can he say to the bashers who don’t approve of their relationship?
“‘Yung bashers ‘di na naman mawawala ‘yan. Normal na ‘yan. Basta kapag may negative comments, hindi ko na lang binibigyan ng panahon. Naka-focus na lang ako sa trabaho ko and useless namang sumagot pa.”
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Senator Bong Revilla is so happy his action-comedy show on GMA, “Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis,” ended very high on its Sunday slot.
“Gusto ko pong magpasalamat sa lahat ng nanood at tumangkilik sa aming show,” he says.
“Talagang ang daming tumututok sa show. Mami-miss daw nila ang show but no worries kasi we’ll start taping Season 2 this October.”
The coming months of September and October will be very special for him. First, he would celebrate his 57th birthday on September 24 at Okada Manila. Then in October, he will celebrate his 50th anniversary in showbiz. He started as a child actor in the films of his dad when he was only 7 years old. In line with this, GMA will do a television special celebrating his golden year in the entertainment industry and ABS-CBN promised to help in putting it up as Bong was their star in their very first movie produced for Star Cinema, “Adan Ronquillo,” which was blockbuster hit. To Sen. Bong, advanced happy birthday and 50th anniversary!
