JULIA Barretto and Diego Loyzaga have worked before in a TV series with ABS-CBN, but now, they’re paired for the first time in a movie, “Will You Be My Ex?” produced by Viva Studio and directed by Real Florido. It will be shown in theaters nationwide of June 21.
“It’s about college sweethearts who broke up and meet again after many years,” says Julia.
“I play Chris, a fun-loving, perky and free spirited young woman who comes from a family of artists. Diego naman is Joey, who’s quiet, formal and comes from a rich, well-respected family.”
So how is it working with Diego?
“He’s fun and great to work with, such a gentleman and a real professional kaya napapadali ang trabaho namin,” says Julia. “Everyone on the set, led by Direk Real Florido, did their best and we all got along so well so we enjoyed shooting the movie.”
She got positive reviews for her last movie, “Expensive Candy.” How is “Will I Be Your Ex” compared to that?
“Definitely, this one is very much more emotionally challenging. My role is quite heavy and it’s emotionally challenging in the sense na ‘yung journey ng character ko dito, is up and down, on and off, laging may push and pull na nangyayari sa buhay niya. Diego and I have several dramatic scenes and the story is really very touching, but it’s good that we were so supportive of each other kaya naging very smooth lang ang trabaho namin.”
She’s sure moviegoers will support her movie with Diego even if they’re not an item in real life. It’s common knowledge that she’s happy in the arms of Gerald Anderson while Diego is now a dad and is very happy to have his first child in Sydney.
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‘She already did primetime dramas before and she has also gone solo, kaya mas sanay na siya — Mavy Legaspi’
Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara star in a new romantic TV series, “Luv Is: Love at First Read,” that replaced “Family Feud.”
A collaboration between GMA Network and Wattpad Webtoon Studios, it is the first primetime show of the Mav-Line love team.
“I play a guy named Kudos Pereseo,” says Mavy. “I’m a hotshot varsity player in school but a hopeless romantic who is still searching for what I consider my ideal girl.”
“Ako naman po si Angelica Dimakapili,” says Kyline. “I’m an avid fan of K-pop and K-drama, but I don’t believe in love kasi my own mother has bad experiences when it comes to romance and men.”
“We come from different worlds but our paths will cross because of a diary,” adds Mavy.
“I’m really excited kasi both Kyline and I play very challenging roles. I feel somehow pressured kasi si Kyline is already a seasoned actress compared to me. She already did primetime dramas before and she has also gone solo, kaya mas sanay na siya.”
Supporting them are Sparkle stars Therese Malvar, Marco Masa, Pam Prinster, Mariel Paminutan and Kapuso heartthrobs Bruce Roeland, Larkin Castor, Josh Ford and Tiktok stars Gabby (Vito) and Kiel, known as the Gueco Twins.
Mavy and his twin sister, Cassy, are also in the roster of new hosts for “Eat Bulaga” along with Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Kokoy de Santos, Buboy Villar, Alexa Miro and the girl group XOXO.
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Congratulations to Robert Douglas Walcher IV for winning 2023 Mister Teen International title held at Bangkok, Thailand, a few days ago. Robert is the son of actress Patricia Javier and Dr. Rob Walcher, a well known chiropractor. It will be recalled that Patricia herself was crowned as Noble Queen of the Universe in 2019.
“I am so happy that the Mister and Miss Teen International pageant organizers are very family-oriented,” says Patricia at her son’s victory party. “They teach their candidates to always give love and respect to people, specially their parents.”
Patricia says the pageant is unique in the importance they give to the parents. “I just love it that they invite the parents of the candidates to be present during the competition and if their child would win, they are even given the privilege to personally put the crown and sash on their own child. Rob and I are so proud of our son as he really did his best in representing our country.”
Robert is 16 years old and will be in Grade 11. He also took home a number of special awards during the competition, including Best Smile, Mister Charming, Mister Teen Sash Factor and People’s Choice. He has a very dynamic presence and his luminous star quality is so evident. Also, he is very tall at 5’11”, has a good physique as he really works out and is very articulate.
So is he joining showbiz? “If the opportunity comes, why not? Right now, I’m more into music. I play the guitar. Maybe I can also try acting or hosting, if given the chance.”
