JIMUEL Pacquiao and Barbie Imperial are not dating.
The eldest son of Senator Manny and wife Jinkee Pacquiao has denied he is courting the Kapamilya star.
It was Heaven Peralejo, also a Kapamilya talent, that was his girlfriend before, he told Boy Abunda in the latter’s talk show on ABS-CBN.
Jimuel claimed that their first break-up was not pleasant. He was glad, therefore, when he and Heaven reconciled, but they soon broke up after that.
Their second parting was “better” because they have agreed to become friends. But Jimuel says he has no idea about her love life now. In his case, he is single. He just finished high school and is enjoying the red sports car his father gave to him as a graduation gift.
The young man said he has no idea what course he will take in college. His dream is to be a boxer, just like his dad. And he also wants to be in the entertainment scene.
Last Friday, Jimuel, who just turned 18, was featured as a model in the Music and Faces at The Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavillion.
It was directed by Butch Miraflor, with Jobert Sucaldito and Maritess Gutierrez as stage director.
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Is Rocco Nacino mulling marriage?
The Kapuso star is in a serious relationship with popular volleyball player Melissa Gohing.
Right now, the “Descendants of the Sun” actor is focused in finishing his three-storey dream house. He is all set to transfer to his new home.
“Lucky si Rocco dahil mabait at understanding si Melissa,” said a kibitzer.
“At ‘di rin nagmamadaling lumagay sa tahimik.”
Aside from furnishing his new abode, Rocco is busy with “Descendants From the Sun,” which is an adaptation of a famous Koreanovela. The series also stars Dingdong Dantes, Jennylyn Mercado, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and several others Kapuso talents.
Rocco and Dingdong play soldiers in the series. Both actors underwent extensive military training and are in fact, both reservists.
Rocco is a Petty Officer 3rd Class with the Philippine Navy, while Dingdong is a Lieutenant Commander.
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Do you know that Kathryn Bernardo does not handle her earnings?
It’s still her mom, Min, who manages her money.
“Kaya, kahit mga itinayo niyang negosyo, Kathryn makes sure her mom knows about it,” said someone close to the Bernardos.
The 23-year-old superstar and her boyfriend, actor Daniel Padilla, own a barber shop.
“Kaagad, it’s doing brisk business,” said our source. “Kaya nga, Min is encouraging the sweethearts to put up another branch soon.”
Kathryn and Daniel are also together in a softdrink endorsement.
Soon, the pair will leave for San Francisco to film their reunion movie with director Cathy Garcia-Molina.
The movie is “After Forever,” which is based on the story and script of Carmi Raymundo.
Since the film is earmarked for release this year, Star Cinema wants them to finish the project soon.
“At saka, KathNiel will do a series together, too,” said a kibitzer. “Hiling iyan ng kanilang mga tagahanga.”
The duo’s last series together was “La Luna Sangre” (2017).
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The son of Mickey Ferriols with comedian Archie Alemania is now 11 years old.
Mickey was touched when her son, a very good looking boy whose name is Brent, expressed his love and deep appreciation for what he described as her sacrifice.
Archie now has a child with his wife, Gee Canlas.
