Nina Jose on Maxim Philippines February 2009

It's out now. Maxim Philippines February 2009 featuring Nina Jose on the cover is now up for grabs. So what can we say about this cover photo of Maxim February 2009? Uhmm, for one, the posing looks odd to me. Is it a strategic pose not to emphasize her figure? Coz she looks a little plump compared to her FHM March 2008 photos.

Another thing we noticed is that her sides don't look too natural at all. I mean, the cropping is very obvious. It's like a forced curves on the side. Also, the make up artist seemed to forgot to hide those eye bags. But nevertheless, Nina Jose still looks charming as ever.

Nina Jose and Hazel Ann Mendoza - FHM Cover Girls March 2008

Nina Jose and Hazel Ann Mendoza Covergirls for the March Issue of FHM Philippines.

Early Life

She was born on August 26, 1988. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Nina Jose used to spend money like there's no tomorrow, until her grandfather died that is. Nina's mom was adopted but she was Nina's granddad's favorite daughter, so she also became his favorite granddaughter. Her lolo's real family resented it and deprived Nina's mother of her share of the inheritance. "It's really unfair because my mom really worked hard for them."

She witnessed how poorly her dad treated her mom while she was growing up. "She's a battered wife. Para kaming nasa action movie, where in e-escape kami then hahabulin niya kami. Tatakbo nanaman kami then magtatago." Her parents are now separated. Her dad is living with another woman and she has a half sister on her mother's side.

"My relationship with my family is kinda err…complicated." Nina admits to the dysfunctionality of her family life. "I would always fight with my mom. Sometimes I even scream at her. But she always forgives me. I hate my dad because he always counts what he gives us. He's manunumbat, he's really annoying and feeling niya ang taas taas niya." Nina relates sadly. "I really want to help my mom out, one of the reasons I joined Pinoy Big Brother."

Nina has also worked before as a model for clothes and became anorexic. But after noticing her looks becoming miserable instead of glamorous, she started eating again. She sees herself now as a bit fat though and says she needs to lose weight. She has had her heart broken thrice but believes her true love is just out there.

There's a lot more of Nina that even she can't count everything on her two hands. She's a self confessed bratinella. But is best friends with God and Mama Mary. She can cook. She can clean. Though she rarely puts those skills to use. She doesn't know things like isaw and betamax. She only knows that fishballs tastes 'masarap'.

Katrina Kaif - were bounced back from the nightclub

Currently, Katrina Kaif and John Abraham are in US shooting for director Kabir Khan’s film ‘New York’. It so happened that during the shoot, one of the crew members threw a party at a nightclub and invited Katrina kaif, John and the director to the party. However, when John and Katrina, along with Kabir Khan, got to the club, they were denied entry because they were reportedly not carrying proper identification proofs. They even told the bouncers that they were known stars from India, but the argument apparently cut no ice with the American bouncers.

So, while everyone else were partying hard inside, John and Katrina kaif found themselves bounced out of the nightclub. They even drove back to their hotel and returned with ID proofs. But it was too late by then and the party had already died down.

Katrina Kaif Replaces Aishwarya Rai

After dethroning Aishwarya Rai from the numero uno position in Bollywood, Katrina Kaif is fast emerging as a threat to her in the brand endorsement circuit as well. The hot actress recently replaced Aishwarya to become the new brand ambassador of a prominent diamond jewellery brand.

Known for her sensuality as well as her feminine charm, Katrina kaif reveals why she chose to endorse the brand. "Be it a skin, hair or a jewellery product, I am very selective about the brands I endorse. I undertake extensive research on the company and try to ensure that the brand delivers on its promises made to the user of the product," proclaims a beaming Katrina Kaif.

Looking graceful in a white gown and bedecked with exquisite diamond jewellery, Katrina also shed light on her much appreciated on-screen chemistry with Akshay Kumar. "He's really hard working and has boundless energy. These traits are really inspirational and on top of that he's an absolutely wonderful person to work with," says the Welcome girl.

Katrina Praises Akshay; Avoids a Question on Salman



Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif was happily promoting a jewelry brand, when she was asked about her on-screen pair with Akshay Kumar. Katrina left everything behind and gushed about Khiladi Akshay.

Katrina revealed how right from her first film with Akshay, she received a lot of compliments from people about her pairing with the Bollywood Khiladi. "Akshay is a wonderful person to work with and his energy and dedication is amazing. Therefore, he has been a huge inspiration for me," said Race star, adding she has done many films with Akki and shares a great rapport with him.

When asked for her take on her lookalike's promotion by her beau Salman Khan, however, Katrina brushed-off the question by just saying, "That is so sweet of him." Only Katrina knows the reason for her avoiding that question.

Trivia

Katrina Kaif will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' New York along with John Abraham and Neil Mukesh. The film is based on the 9/11 attacks.

Movie Story

When the Kat purrs, everybody takes notice. Only a few movies old, Katrina Kaif has already occupied the No. 1 position in Bollywood, dislodging the ice queen, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Having already worked with established directors, she attributes much of her success to the directors she works with and regards the director as the captain of the ship.
Initially hesitant to work with new directors, Kat is now open to work with the new breed of filmmakers.

Katrina has already signed up with veteran directors -- Prakash Jha and Raj Kumar Santoshi who are making Rajneeti and Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahaani respectively.

Nozomi Sasaki Photo book Visual Young Jump

Want to get yourself something nice to keep you warm this winter? How about the new Nozomi Sasaki photo book Visual Young Jump VSJ No# 81! Released last November, its got all the Nozomi Sasaki photos you can ask for. It’s got gravure as well as fashion photos - just don’t let your Japanese girlfriend find a copy or else she’ll get jealous!

Nozomi Sasaki, hot Japanese fashion model and gravure idol

Nozomi Sasaki is a pretty 20 year Japanese fashion model and gravure idol from Akita prefecture. Nozomi-chan started as a teen model when she won two modeling competitions Young Jump’s GYARUKON Grand Prix 2005 and Princess Pinky Grand Prix 2006. She has been featured many times as fashion model for Pinky magazine though she has also been featured Young Jump, Up To Boy, Weekly Playb*y, Sabra, Bidan and some fashion catalogs .

If your Japanese girlfriend attended the Tokyo Girls Collection 2008 event, she would have told you that Nozomi Sasaki was one of the fashion models.

See more photos of beautiful Nozomi Sasaki .

BTW, there is a seiyuu (voice actress) with the same name Nozomi Sasaki from Kanagaawa prefecture.

Vivian Chow & Joe Nieh Simply Wed

Vivian Chow and Joe Nieh sign the papers to seal their marriage in a simple ceremony, 05 January 2009, Hong Kong. The couple finally marry after nearly two decades together.

The past month has been a roller-coaster ride for Vivian Chow and Joe Nieh , packing in an affair, an public split, a speedy reconciliation and today a happy ending as the couple tied the knot in a small wedding ceremony, presided over by a lawyer and a priest and attended by just twenty or so witnesses. The wedding marks the end of a 19-year courtship that has seen many ups and downs.

The bride wore a simple, but elegant gown draped over by her trademark long hair and the groom was content in a black dinner suit and bow tie. Neither sets of parents were present at the ceremony, but among the close friends invited were Leo Ku and Joe Koo. Extravagance was kept to a minimum as the couple pledged their vows together, signed the papers and cut their wedding cake.

Leo took on the responsibility of building up some atmosphere as he encouraged them to kiss three times at the end of the ceremony and he also assisted the photographer by directing them on poses. He smiled later that despite the simplicity, he was very touched and wished the couple a happy life together.

Bosozoku girl cosplay gang invades Akihabara

Japanese girl biker gangs, “bosozoku” are a rare sight these days but a girl biker gang dressed in cosplay is even rarer. Last November a girl biker gang consisting of 8 bikers and 2 cars descended on otaku capital Akihabara dressed as maids, miniskirt police and gothic lolitas. They immediately attracted a crowd of otaku onlookers and photographers and the police who quickly ushered the cosplay bikers away.

Source: Akiba Kakaku

Kumiko Takeda

Kumiko Takeda still looking good at 40

Kumiko Takeda is a 40 year old actress, singer and gravure idol from Aichi prefecture who started her showbiz career back in primary school when she appeared in a TV commercial with her brother for childrens clothes. She began being an idol in high school and also had a Jpop singing career from 1983-1985.


As a gravure idol, she released 17 photo books from 1983-2003 and several DVDs. As an actress she has appeared in numerous movies including last year’s Nekketsu Golf Club, Hana no Asuma Gumi and Tropical Mystery Seishun Kyowakoku. Kumiko Takeda is married, has kids and lives in San Diego.

Gwen Stefani gallery of pictures

Gwen Renée Stefani is an American recording artist and fashion designer. She was born on October 3, 1969. In 2003, she debuted her clothing line L.A.M.B. and expanded her collection with the 2005 Harajuku Lovers line. Stefani is known as a fashion trendsetter.

She married British grunge musician Gavin Rossdale in 2002; The couple have two sons together, Kingston James McGregor and Zuma Nesta Rock.

Birth name: Gwen Renée Stefani
Birth date: 03-10-1969
Birth Place: Fullerton, California, United States
Profession: Singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress

Zhang Ziyi's topless

More than 80 pictures of China's top actress Zhang Ziyi sunbathing topless and frolicking on a beach have appeared on the Internet, sending netizens in China wild on Tuesday.

The pictures, taken by a Los Angeles-based paparazzi agency, showed Zhang on the Caribbean island of St Barts with her fiance, Israeli investor Vivi Nevo, last Friday.

Zhang was photographed in a red bikini reading a book, doing a bridge and even a splits on the sand.

She took off her red bikini top and rolled down her bottom as she sun bathed and the photographs captured her lying topless beside her fiance.

Fiance Vivi Nevo was also caught on camera grabbing her bottom and enthusiastically kissing the whole length of her back.

Lianhe Wanbao reported that Chinese Internet forums have been flooded with comments including critiques of her figure, and allegations that "she has forgotten she is Chinese".

Zhang Ziyi is topless, blurry

International film star, Zhang Ziyi, best known from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and, shudder, Rush Hour 2, ended up at the beach topless with some guy fingering her as seen in these watermarked, low quality pictures.

Ugh, foreigners. Look here little lady. I don’t know how they do it over there in China, but over here in America we don’t stand for these shenanigans. Only one or two blurry shots of you topless? No, this won’t do at all. But, considering your man defiled you in public, I’m willing to let it slide this time.

Oh and it looks like they may have been caught. Hmph, lifeguards always have to ruin the fun. Like that one time I was harpooning seals which was made worse by the fact that I called Tara Reid a seal.

Marian Rivera Singing ???

Looks like Marian Rivera will now try a singing career this time. MARIAN Rivera now has a new dance album where she sings the latest hit song "Sabay-Sabay Tayo."

Here's Marian singing that song in a mall show at the Glorietta, Makati City, last December 27.

After those photos were taken, the sound system inside the mall malfunctioned and Marian's song number was cut off. But she still smiled and waved to her fans.

The scene-stealers of volatile, joyous 2008

MARIAN RIVERA (Controversy Magnet)

Whatever Marian Rivera says or does surely elicits people's reaction—positive or negative—simply because she is the hottest star in showbiz today. Proof is the page views and comments that articles about Marian get here in PEP. In our list of 100 Most Viewed articles, more than 10 are stories about Marian.

Marian made the headlines this year for several reasons: a video of her confrontation with a fan; admitting that she is a "jologs"; pregnancy rumor; and her crying over Karylle's "mysterious smile."

This year can be also considered a banner year for Marian's showbiz career. She continued to reign supreme in primetime television, thanks to Marimar and Dyesebel. She was also able to do four movies this year: My Best Friend's Girlfriend, One True Love, Desperadas 2, and Shake, Rattle & Roll X. And to date, she already has 24 endorsements tucked under her belt.

DINGDONG DANTES (Sexiest Man)

Marian Rivera's screen partner Dingdong Dantes had his share of shining moments this year.

Dingdong established himself as one of the most sought-after young actors in the industry. After taking a risk by shedding off his wholesome image and his clothes, he captured the public's wild imagination.

When he first appeared in the Bench denim and underwear fashion show last July, Dingdong drew the loudest cheers and applause from the audience. Unknown to Dingdong, it was just the start of better things to come.

Later this year, Dingdong ranked No. 3 in E! Television's list of Top 25 Sexiest Men of the World, behind UK soccer superstar David Beckham and Argentinean actor Michael Gurfi. He became the first Filipino to be included in the Sexiest List of E! and the highest-rankled Asian this year.

His recent breakup with singer-actress Karylle was the one of the hottest issues in showbiz this year, of course. The breakup ignited several other issues including his rumored romance with Marian and the rift between Marian and Karylle.

All these made Dingdong the hottest male star in 2008.