Andy Lau Launches Andox & Blackie Bear

Andy Lau (劉德華) and his "children" Andox and Blackie (黑仔) were guests at the launch of his design for the McDonald's World Children's Day Bear at an event in Causeway Bay today. They were joined by Ronald McDonald and revealed Andy's t-shirt design for the bear that will form one of a set that will be sold to raise money for the Ronald McDonald children's charities.

Other celebrities who have designed t-shirts for the bears have included Joey Yung (容祖兒), Eason Chan (陳奕迅), Eric Kot (葛民輝) and Jan Lamb (林海峰). Andy's design features caricatures of Andox and Blackie on a red background.

Andy himself was wearing a shirt that had a picture of Andox embroidered on it. He explained that this was a gift from a tailor friend and it is the only one ever made. Andy laughed that Andox and Blackie are becoming more popular than him now, but he smiled that he can say things indirectly through his characters. When reporters asked jokingly if they could interview Andox and Blackie, Andy happily gave his permission, but warned not to hit them with the microphones.

Asked about rumours that he has made a profit of over HK$100 milllion from investments during the financial tsunami, Andy asked the reporters not to make these stories up because the tax office is very sensitive. He emphasised that he does not have the ability to make so much money.

Questioned about Shu Qi (舒淇)'s comment that his fee for a movie being up to ten times as much as others, Andy said modestly that he has always been cheap labour and if it goes any lower, there will be nothing left for him. Asked about suggestions that he has recently taken a romantic holiday with girlfriend Carol Chu (朱麗倩) in Paris, Andy refused to answer and walked away.

Angelica Panganiban & RR Enriquez bikini pictures

Angelica Panganiban on Bench China

Young Filipino celebrity actress Angelica Panganiban posed confidently for Bench China pictorial shoot. See Filipina celebrity photos below:





Don't think twice if it was been photoshop or not, can't tell if it was or not. Better drop your thoughts.

RR Enriquez bikini pictures

Never thought that sexy filipina host-actress RR Enriquez likes floral bikini, she really looks so stunning anyway.





These swim wear pictures are said taken during Willy and RR's birthday party.

Marian Rivera Naked ???

Marian Rivera Naked Maxi-Peel Commercial Video

Haven't seen today's pinay hottest actress Marian Rivera naked? Well, this beauty products commercial video will show you Marian Rivera in bare and naked coverage shoot.



According to Yes! Magazine, the said Pinay actress was one of the top and in-demand celebrity endorser this year.

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera begin shooting "One True Love"

This is a sure box-office hit!

1. Marian Rivera - Marimar #1, FHM #1, Dyesebel #1. Then she has 4 new commercials this month of September only: Matador, PLDT, Maxipeel & Hapee toothpaste. Angel - Head & shoulders

2. Dingdong Dantes - one of the sexiest men in the world by E! tvc with 88 million subscribers and 300 home viewers worldwide.. Whew!!!!

3. Iza Calzado - one of the casts of a hollywood movie THE ECHO w/ commercial release in 2009 in the U.S. Plus she is nominated for Single Performance by an Actress (Joaquin Bordado) at Int'l Emmy's.

Amanda Griffin - Photo's on Rogue Magazine, August 2008

Filipina model and TV personality Amanda Griffin grace the August issue of Rogue Magazine.

The frontpage looks so daring and luscious, never mention the honey or caramel (not sure, haven't taste the crap) that makes her body wet and reveal her nipples cover by thin white dress.


Biography

Nicknamed “Amands” by her close friends, Amanda Griffin is one of the most versatile of the television personalities in the Philippine spotlight. Despite her busy schedule in modeling and TV show business, Griffin has been able to earn two university degrees, help promote Greenpeace, and start her own swim fashion retail store.

Amanda Claire Griffin was born in Windsor, Engl

and. Her father, Tony Griffin, is a businessman from Britain; Susana Ricardo is her mother, and a flight attendant from Cebu Island in the Philippines. Griffin has two younger siblings, and they were raised in England, the United States, and the Philippines. She went to high school in Manila, and began a part time modeling career. Although she has been in front of a camera since her early teens and loves the job, Griffin attended College in Australia and earned her bachelor’s degree in both business and communications.

Career

Amanda Griffin began her career as a young model at age 14, after being discovered at a mall, while attending the International School in Manila. It wasn’t until after she finished college at Bond University in Australia that she pushed her career forward and became a full time model . However, it didn’t stop magazines and fashion designers from tapping her immediately for photo shoots and live ramp fashion modeling. Commercials and product endorsements were soon to follow. Her first commercial? Rejoice Shampoo.

However, being an international model apparently was not enough variety for Amanda Griffin. After developing her career on camera and the ramp, Griffin took on two more major projects—opening a fashion boutique to carry the Tabu line of swimwear, and the ABS-CBN television fashion magazine, “F,” as a food and travel reporter. After “F” fizzled out, she began co-hosting “Team Explorer,” a travel show on station 23.

And Amanda Griffin makes time to help Greenpeace as well. Very concerned about the damage to the ocean and coral reefs, she can be found gathering signatures for Greenpeace and often wears Greenpeace shirts on her shows. When Amanda gets time to sleep is anyone’s guess, but Earth’s coral reefs will be better off for her efforts.

Amanda Griffin


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Ramiele Malubay - After American Idol !!!

After her days on American Idol, the 20-year-old Filipina is on a pursuit of a new start for her. Standing not even 5 feet tall, she bubbles with energy.

"I'm a kid at heart," Ramiele Malubay tells the Celebrity News Service. "Seriously, it's kinda sad - I'm 20, almost 21, and my TV's all Disney channel."

The stylish Filipino American sat down with CNS before the Ft. Lauderdale show at the BankAtlantic Center. The show is part of the "American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008," which brings together this year's top 10 "Idol" finalists on stage. Ramiele Malubay was excited to be so close to home for the show.

"I graduated in Bank Atlantic in '05," she tells CNS exclusively. She adds, "I got to see my mom yesterday, and I surprised her at work. I called her in the morning and she was like, 'Where are you?'And I'm like, 'Yeah, I'm in Georgia. I won't get to see you until tomorrow.' So I went to her work, and she was like, 'Oh my gosh,' and she just started freaking out and crying."

Ramiele Malubay has been away from home since being on tour since July 1st. She says the coolest thing about touring is just meeting the people they get to meet like there's some celebrities that come to the show.

"I liked LA because I got to talk to and meet Randy Jackson. It wasn't like, pre-nerves. He was just normal, like we were sitting and having a conversation."

Ramiele Malubay says the tour has also allowed her to bond with the other "Idol" finalists.

"I knew everybody "before", but I didn't get to really know them until the tour. This is like, living close quarters in a bus," she says, adding, "They're really cool. I have no regrets. We don't fight. We're like a group of sisters. The guys - I don't really hang out with them."

With the "Idol" tour wrapping up Sept. 13, Malubay has been looking to the future. "Three weeks left. Two and half. Girl, like a couple days," she tells CNS, laughing. "I just want to go home! I just want to go home and see my dog."

Also, the singer plans to return to the Philippines in December for the Ramiele Philippine Homecoming Concert. She hopes that sassy "Idol" semi-finalist Danny Noriega will join her.

"I'm trying to get him to come with me," she says. "It's gonna be in the Philippines, so he has a lot of fans over there. He's like, 'I don't speak your language," and I'm like, 'You don't need to. They still love you.'" Noriega caught attention earlier this year on "Idol" when he repeatedly talked back to Simon. "That boy can have his own show, talk to himself, and still get ratings," says Ramiele Malubay.

Malubay is also interested in joining the likes of Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers on Disney.
"I'm trying to get in touch with Disney because I really wanted to work with them," she says. "It's just like singing and acting. I can do that, and I look really young. I would really love that. And they're really diverse on the Disney channel, culture-wise and everything, so I'd be really excited if they even called to pick me up."

Malubay adds that while she got attention for being on "Idol," it is still very difficult to break through in this business. "It sucks. I'm telling you, it sucks. It's hard. It's really hard. We'll see how far I get. Idol helps when you're on the show, but not really after."

Malubay says that if she does get a record deal, her album would be all about showing off her talent. "I'd probably do like, covers and try to write my own songs. But it'd be more like, showing off my voice, like belting and all that stuff. Something that'll showcase my voice."

In the meantime, Malubay says she may get the chance to do a duet with her own idol.
"It's supposedly in the works. I might get to do a duet with my idol in the Philippines, Regine Velasquez. She's like the reason I started singing. Her and the Spice Girls," she says. "Every girl loved the Spice Girls when she was younger. I still have those hits on my iPod.

Sammi Cheng - Just Wants Happiness

Sammi Cheng (鄭秀文) celebrated her 36th birthday yesterday evening. After converting to Christianity, it seems that she has ditched her reputation as a drunken party animal, opting instead for a more sedate dinner party at the Kiangsu And Chekiang Residents Association restaurant in Central, with some of her church friends.

Sammi Cheng emerged from the venue after the meal at around 10pm and happily answered questions from the waiting press. She was smiling and had obviously enjoyed her evening. Asked what her birthday wish was, she replied that she hoped to continue being happy. She added that she had received a lot of gifts from her friends, but was called away before she revealed what she had received.

When the reporters called out for her to have a happy birthday, she turned back and gave a polite thanks before saying goodbye.

Sammi Cheng Sau Man

Similar to "Heavenly King", Aaron Kwok, Sammi Cheng's career started with Capital Artists and later with Warner Music.

The lack of fast, upbeat songs by female singers in the early to mid-90's gave Sammi Cheng a chance to stardom, and she very well took advantage with some great dance hits, including "Lost Memory" and "Ding Dong".

Sammi cheng did just as well with romantic songs, with hits like "The Saddest Person", and the karaoke-favorite, "Somalia's Romeo And Juliet". A contractual dispute led to Sammi's departure from Capital to Warner, where she then had her first chance to break into the huge mandarin market. Her first mandarin album, "Worthwhile", was an instant success, selling more than 300,000 copies in Taiwan alone. Despite a talented group of new female singers emerging in Hong Kong, Sammi Cheng continues to stay at the top.



**recent news about andy hui : at night he brought some drink for sammi when sammi cheng was recording new canto album recently,he takes care of Sammi's health so much...some her fans caught it....hehhee...and when sammi cheng and andy were asked about it they smiled so sweetly hehehe... that's so sweet!!!andy hui is so sweet la......sammi and andy are really together!

George Lam will be Charlene Choi's father ???

Actor George Lam will be Charlene Choi's father in a new film

Hong Kong actor George Lam will perform as Charlene Choi's father in the upcoming film, "Sui Yue Qing."

George Lam's beard resembles that of Charlene Choi's actual father, which has led some people to jokingly ask whether Charlene Choi will mistake Lam as her father while shooting, ent.163.com reports.

Though Lam only plays a supporting role in the movie, Charlene Choi is still thrilled at the opportunity to work with her idol, whose songs and personality she admires.

Alan Luo will star alongside Charlene Choi as the lead actor in the film.

Charlene Choi Helps Kids 'Make A Wish'

Charlene Choi (蔡卓妍) has been busy filming back to back movies recently, but she has still taken time out to keep up her charity engagements. Today, she joined the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the Make A Wish Foundation in Hong Kong.

As special ambassador for the charity that helps disabled children, Charlene Choi has also recorded a special theme song to mark the occasion. She revealed that the single will go on sale in mid-August and all proceeds will go towards making the children's dreams come true.

During the event, Charlene Choi met some of the children who are currently receiving treatment for or have recovered from their conditions. They were all very excited to see the star and chatted away with her like they were old friends who had just been reunited. The children were very appreciative, especially one little girl who shared her birthday cake with Charlene Choi. She said that this was her most memorable birthday, especially as Charlene Choi took time out to visit despite her busy schedule.

Charlene Choi had also taken time out earlier to film a music video for the "Make A Wish" song. She said that the seven disabled and sick children who had joined her on the shoot were all extremely brave and strong. She expressed her admiration for them and said that everyone had something to learn from these kids.

Zhang Ziyi - Shoots new pics ???

Chinese movie star Zhang Ziyi shoots new photos
for the fashion magazine Bazaar.

Actress Zhang Ziyi is on the cover of the September edition of Harper's Bazaar.
The star was invited to pose for a series of special
Olympic themed photos for the fashion magazine.

Forbidden love

Young girls' dream ... Memoirs Of A Geisha

MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA

THIS lavish big-screen version of Arthur Golden’s best-selling novel will have adolescent girls falling over each other to grab a front-row seat.

For the uninitiated, this film tells the tale of Sayuri (Ziyi Zhang), the daughter of an impoverished fishing-village family, who is sold to a geisha house as a young girl.

There she is treated like a slave until her stunning looks attract the eye of Mameha (Michelle Yeoh) who transforms her into Japan’s most celebrated geisha.

Lavish ... Memoirs

Will this be enough to win the love and devotion of her adored Chairman (Ken Watanabe)?

Chicago director Rob Marshall uses stunning visuals, great acting and some cracking kimonos to make this story of forbidden love into a superb tale.

Gillian Chung - Becomes FIBA diamond ball ambassador ???

Gillian Chung (鍾欣桐) stops to sign an autograph for a fan at the final of the 2008 FIBA Diamond Ball For Women basketball tournament, 05 August 2008, Haining, China. This was Gillian's first public appearance after an absence of nearly six months.

Gillian Chung Attends Basketball Game

Gillian Chung (鍾欣桐) made an appearance yesterday evening at the 2008 FIBA Diamond Ball For Women in Haining, where she was inaugurated as promotional ambassador and stayed to enjoy the basketball match between champions USA and Australia.

Returning to work after an absence of several months following her implication in the sex photos scandal in February, Gillian Chung proved that she still had some appeal as the audience called out her name and fans stopped by to ask for her autograph. Some of her fans had especially travelled to see her from as far away as Shanghai and Hangzhou and had spent thousands of dollars on touted tickets for the game.

Yumiko Cheng (鄭希怡) and Kenny Kwan (關智斌) also appeared at the event and made a guest performance. The three celebrities then posed for photographs with the China team, who had come third in the tournament and wished them good luck for the Olympics.

Gillian Chung exclaimed that this was the first time she had watched an international basketball game and she was honoured to meet the Chinese national team. She hoped that all of China's athletes will find good results at the Olympics.

Gillian Chung becomes FIBA diamond ball ambassador

Hong Kong singer and actress Gillian Chung hosts a jump ball
of the 2008 FIBA Diamond Ball for Women in Haining on Tuesday,

Hong Kong singer and actress Gillian Chung, half of the Hong Kong pop duo Twins, opened a match of the 2008 FIBA Diamond Ball for Women as a tournament ambassador in Haining, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday evening.

Web site hinews.cn reports that it is Chung's first appearance on the Chinese mainland after a nude photo scandal early this year.

Chung's agent said she attended the event for its positive cause, but it does not signal her return to the stage. Gillian Chung will formally resume work after the Olympics.

Serena Kozakura - Using big breasts as a defense ???

I just happened to see the news story about Serena Kozakura, a Japanese bikini model, who was accused of breaking into her boyfriend's apartment by squeezing through a hole in the door. You might have seen this news because it happened in March but I just saw it and thought it was kind of interesting and wanted to share it.

Her defense was that her breasts are too big for her to squeeze through the hole. When her defense attorney held up a photo of the hole in the door the judge took a careful look at Serena Kozakura, whom I sure was dressed appropriately for this phase of the trial, and agreed that there is no way that huge chest could squeeze through that small hole.

Serena Kozakura Is a Big Breasted Model

Meet Serena Kozakura, a Japanese bikini model whose large breasts got her acquitted. Find out more about her boob case, and see her photos.
Serena Kozakura was convicted of property destruction last year when her boyfriend claimed she kicked in a door in his home, and then crawled inside to find him cheating with another woman.

Serena Kozakura appealed this week, where she claimed the man made the hole himself. She also said that there is no way she could have crawled inside with her large, 44 inch breasts. To establish her case, her defense lawyer help up a plate the size of the hole, which proved that Serena’s large breasts would not fit through the hole.

Tokyo’s High Court presiding judge, Kunio Harada, agreed with the voluptuous model and threw out the guilty charges.

Needless to say Serena Kozakura was ecstatic. She says of her large boobs;

“I used to hate my body so much because I thought my bust was too big. But it was definitely my breasts that won for me today.”

Leah Dizon - second album Communication ???

Leah Dizon otaku fans can rejoice. The sexy Miss Dizon is releasing her second full length album Communication!!! on August 20 which will then be followed by her first Japan tour.

The album has 12 songs of which Leah Dizon wrote the lyrics for 10 of them. Two of the songs will feature her playing guitar, no doubt, from her lessons with Marty Friedman. The album also includes previously released singles “Love Paradox and” Vanilla,“. The limited edition has a bonus DVD with the music videos for “Love Paradox,” “Vanilla,” and “Under The Same Sky” plus footage of Leah Dizon’s musical activity during the first half of 2008 (including performances in Taiwan and Hong Kong).

Leah Dizon’s first Japan tour starts in October and will take her to 4 major cities. Can’t wait and want to see Leah Dizon on Japanese TV? See her on TV Tokyo’s Webtama (Co-Host) and on Fuji TV’s Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke Vegas (Host).

Leah Dizon Videos

Leah Dizon in HK mini concert

KC Concepcion - got irritated with Heart Evangelista?

Young talented Filipino actress KC Concepcion surprised by rumor that she got irritated with Heart Evangelista.

"Hindi naman po ako ganung tao. Saka ‘pag nagkikita kami, nagbabatian naman po kami kahit hindi ko pa siya (Heart) nakikilala," KC said with regards to this issue.

And about Richard Gutierrez, we all know that Ruffa likes KC Concepcion and she was nothing against if ever the two comes in a relationship, but the said host-actress recently have a little got feeling because Ruffa said she was betrayed by KC Concepcion.

Betrayed, because the said Filipina celebrities has an arrangement that KC Concepcion should update Ruffa what's happening between her and Ruffa's younger brother Richard, but the young actress failed to do it.

"Mahirap po kasi doon. Hindi ako makasagot ng call,"KC say.

Which the young actor also agree.



KC Concepcion says she is not irritated with Heart Evangelista

YOUNG actress KC Concepcion was shocked when asked on her reaction to rumors that she got irritated with Heart Evangelista.

KC Concepcion allegedly got annoyed when her partner in the movie "For The First Time" - Richard Gutierrez - received several texts from Heart Evangelista when the two were shooting some scenes for their movie in Greece.



"I have no idea about that," KC Concepcion said surprised by the intrigue between her and Heart Evangelista.

"I respect Heart Evangelista as an actress. I watched her films and TV shows. And although we haven't got a chance to meet each other I know that she is a nice person," the actress said during their first press conference last Thursday.

"I am not that type of person. Every time I see Heart, I greet her even if we don't personally know each other," she added.

Meanwhile, Richard Gutierrez defended KC Concepcion saying, "I know Heart is busy with Asero (TV series of Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista)."

Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion also said they were so busy during their nine days stay in Greece and that they have no time to text or even call their loved ones here.

"While we are doing a romantic movie, would you like to answer a call?" Richard Gutierrez said in jest.

Merely observing their body language would tell that the two really had a time to bond and get to know each other during their short stay in Greece.

When pressed what is the real score between the two, Richard Gutierrez said: "We are at the point that we are so comfortable with each other. We share secrets and I have told her something that no one knows but me when we were in Santorini (an island in Greece)."

The handsome bachelor added that, "Our whole stay in Greece was the time for us to know each other. I got to know more about KC."

Richard Gutierrez even gave a 9.8 rating, 10 being the closest when asked about the level of his friendship with KC Concepcion.

Marian Rivera crowned as FHM Philippines' Sexiest Woman for 2008

All hail the queen! Marian Rivera—the country’s Sexiest Woman as voted by the readers of FHM Philippines—finally secured the coveted plum away from back-to-back winner and fellow GMA-7 talent Katrina Halili. Marian was officially recognized by the popular men’s magazine during its annual 100 Sexiest Women of the World event held last night, July 17, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Last year, while Katrina Halili was basking in public adulation for being crowned as the country's Sexiest Woman the second year in a row, young actress Marian Rivera lagged behind at No. 24. In 2006, Marian ranked even lower, occupying the 38^th spot.

Twelve months later and with two top-rating television series, plus a slew of endorsements beefing up her credentials, a blooming Marian Rivera finally made sure there'd be no three-peat conquest for her Marimar tormentor.

Notching the top spot despite the fact that she is yet to grace the cover of FHM Philippines, Marian Rivera was crowned last night, July 17, as 2008's Sexiest Woman at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

RUGGED WAY TO THE TOP. The route to the top was not easy for the 23-year-old actress. Facing tough competition, Marian went up against 99 equally beautiful and deserving ladies vying for the annual honor.

Marian bested perennial favorites like Diana Zubiri, Iwa Moto, and, of course, Katrina Halili. The Dyesebel lead star also nosed out last year's strong contenders Cristine Reyes and Ehra Madrigal. Marian Rivera even had to slug it out with former GMA-7 darling and 2005 FHM winner Angel Locsin in a tight and controversial race to the finish line.

Fan votes for Marian Rivera, however, were more than enough to seal the victory. In an article posted by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) on June 27, final results showed Marian amassing a total of 316,135 votes against Angel's 121,388. Two-time winner Katrina Halili, on the other hand, had 123,239 votes to secure the No.2 spot. Angel wound up third overall.

Marian's coronation was preceded with a presentation of the other contenders. Not everyone who made it in the final list was present. Angel was rumored to be abroad at the time of the event. Top Ten finalists Ehra, Diana, Angelica Panganiban, and Anne Curtis were conspicuously absent.

Marian Rivera, dubbed that evening as the "Mob Princess"—a nod to the mafia-underground theme adopted by the production team this year—emerged in a metallic red spandex midriff attire complemented by a pair of black knee-high boots. The audience erupted the very minute Marian performed her signature Marimar hip-swinging dance move, which definitely showed off that sexy body of hers.

FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2008

FHM Philippines recently celebrated this year's installment of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World. Winning the coveted title was no less than Marian Rivera of Marimar fame.

The annual special event was held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City last July 17.

TIME TO GRACE THE COVER. Marian's victory was touted by FHM Philippines as a breakthrough. All of the previous winners graced the cover before they bagged the coveted honor. Marian has yet to appear on the cover of the popular men's magazine.

With her victory, the FHM staff, and especially the readers, are hoping that Marian Rivera would finally give in to the huge clamor. Contrary to popular impression, Marian was already being eyed by FHM even before her career skyrocketed because of Marimar.

"Last year, I mean, sinabi ko na din ‘to, nasa mga soaps pa lang siya nasa radar na siya kumbaga ng FHM. Marimar, ganun din pero siyempre kailangan din nating igalang ‘yong mga nais ng GMA doon sa show, hindi pa puwede kasi ganito. Naintindihan naman natin ‘yan," shared FHM Philippines Editor-in-Chief Allan Madrilejos to the media a few hours before the event.

Clinching the distinction as the country's finest would definitely boost the demand considerably, according to Allan.

"Kay Popoy [Caritativo, Marian's manager] ako nakikipag-usap," shared Allan. Talking about FHM's target, he added, "Sana naman this year. Kasi it's true of all editions ng FHM worldwide na ‘yong local winner nila lumalabas to say thank you sa print aside from the party, lumalabas sa magazine. Ang ideal kasi within the year na siya yung winner."

And to prove that the entire FHM team is dead serious to get that elusive "yes" from Marian, the ever hopeful Allan good-naturedly quipped, "Sana naman," he smiled, "ipagnu-novena namin."

Angel Locsin - mixed emotions about ‘Lobo’ ???

The upcoming "teleserye" of hottest Filipino actress Angel Locsin from ABS-CBN titled " Lobo," see the transformation of a beautiful Filipina into wolf, and wolf into a beautiful Filipina.

PIOLO Pascual and Angel Locsin are both very proud with their teleserye “Lobo,” which is about to end this week. Both of them really gave their all for the success of this TV series. Don’t fail to watch the final scenes of Lobo in ABS-CBN.

“I’ve always been bragging about this project. I’m very proud dito. It’s a fulfillment to do something difficult yet nagawa mo ng maganda” said Piolo. The actor is happy that they were able to work very well with the production.

Mixed emotions. This is what Angel feels towards the end of their well-watched teleserye. . “Di ko maintindihan kung ano nararamdaman ko, ‘andyan ‘yung masaya na matatapos na ‘yung shooting namin.

Masasabi ko na sobrang maipagmamalaki ko ito kahit after 10 years. sa mga magiging anak ko.. Masaya na malungkot kasi di ko alam kung magkakatrabaho pa kami..” She added that the dedication of each and every cast and crew was overwhelming and so she would really miss working with them.

There were lots of memorable scenes from “Lobo” said the two and so it’s hard for them to think that the serye is nearing its end. However, this won’t be the last time that we will be seeing Piolo and Angel together. In fact, both of them will soon be doing a movie project under Star Cinema, so watch out for this.

Don’t miss the thrilling and exciting final episodes of one of ABS-CBN’s greatest series, “Lobo,” Monday to Friday after Singing Bee on ABS-CBN.

Richard Gutierrez laughs off Angel Locsin issue

RICHARD Gutierrez just laughs off the rumor that he’s trying to woo Angel Locsin. “That started when she attended the birthday party of my Ate Ruffa and when we saw each other, siyempre we hugged nang mahigpit,” he explains. “Kasi we haven’t seen one another since we shot a TV commercial in Bangkok a long time ago. May pinagsamahan din naman kaming ilang TV shows (on GMA7) and movies kaya na-miss namin ang isa’t isa. O, ’yung mga nakakita sa hug namin, siguro they gave malice to what they saw. But for us, definitely walang malisya ’yun. Just a friendly hug at hindi ibig sabihin liligawan ko siya.”

How do rumors linking him to Angel or to Heart Evangelista affect his relationship with KC who he admits to be the one closest to him now? “I don’t think that will be an issue between us. She knows naging ka-love team ko si Angel and I’m now paired with Heart in GMA7’s ‘Codename: Asero’, kaya walang epekto ’yan sa aming friendship.”

His mom Annabelle Rama is so against the idea of his Ate Ruffa falling in love again, but is very liberal with him in proclaiming that she approves of a Richard-KC match. “Magkaiba naman kasi ang sitwasyon namin ng ate ko. She’s still hurting from the end of her marriage. E ako naman, single and Mom knows I can take care of myself.”

How about him? Is he also against his Ate Ruffa falling in love again? “No, okay lang with me if she’d fall in love again. What’s important is will she be happy. If she’d be happy, then I’ll also be happy for her.”

Richard is sporting a more buff physique these days. “I really trained for my role as Grecko Abesamis in ‘Asero.’ Along with workouts, I also trained in combat aikiko, muay thai and taekwondo dahil sa dami ng action scenes and stunts ko rito.”

The show’s fighting director and instructor, Ralph Roxas, says he takes his hat off to Chard’s dedication to this work. “Parang hindi siya napapagod kahit anong hirap ang ipagawa sa kanya. Gusto niya talaga pagandahin nang husto ang ‘Asero’.”

Richard Gutierrez makes his move on KC Concepcion

During the promotional shoot for their upcoming movie For The First Time last July 8 at the ABS-CBN compound, it was hard not to notice the closeness KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez had with each other even off-cam. Richard was very attentive to KC and stuck by her side even after their shots were done.

The two seemed to be really hitting it off in their first joint project together. “I can say naman siguro, [that we’re sweet] because we’ve known each other rin for quite some time and we get along on the set. We just enjoy every moment. So yun yung nagdadala ng chemistry sa amin. We’re just absorbing the experience, working together,” Richard explained.

The movie, which will be shot partly in Greece, will have KC and Richard filming and enjoying the sights for almost two weeks. While KC admitted that she is looking forward to shooting more scenes for her first movie, Richard is excited about visiting the European country for the very first time. “Sobrang excited namin. Doon talaga mangyayari yung fun parts ng movie. Very romantic yung setting sa Greece. A perfect backdrop for a romantic story,” he added.

Like any romantic movie, can we anticipate a kissing scene between the two? “May kissing scene yata kami. Maganda naman yung love story na ginawa nila and siguro, if ever maganda yung magiging resulta nung panliligaw nung character ni Richard and maganda yung maging reaction ng character ko, may mangyayaring kissing scene. Panuorin na lang nila para malaman nila yung buong storya,” KC said.

The top endorser and image model also admits that she has been enjoying filming so far, having the chance to get into her character. “Shooting has been good. Yung mga scenes namin so far, yung mga eksenang nag-aaway kami, tampuhan, binabato ko siya ng sapatos, so medyo masaya kasi lumalabas yung isang side namin,” she revealed.

The two recalled a filming day when KC’s mom Sharon Cuneta paid a surprise visit to the movie set. “Bale na-shock kaming lahat. Surprise talaga yung pagdating niya. Hindi namin ini-expect. So nagulat kami andun siya,” related Richard. KC shared how her mom feels about her first ever movie project. “Nag-wo-worry siya siyempre pero excited din siya na pinaka-first na pelikula ko ito. Alam niyang first time din ni Chard sa Star Cinema. She was just making sure na everything was going well, na maganda yung project na ginagawa namin and nagpakita na rin siya ng suporta bilang ina,” she added.

Considering this is her launching movie, KC says that the light romantic comedy is a must-see. “It’s how two imperfect people can find perfect love. But at the same time, how love can be imperfect also. Hindi perfect lahat ng nangyayari. Kung pano magsama yung dalawang tao. Hindi perfect yung buong proseso,” she explained. Richard, also added, ““It’s about a perfect girl who has an imperfect guy in her life.”

For The First Time is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and is a landmark joint production between Star Cinema and Regal Films.

Natsumi Abe - Japanese Celebrity

Natsumi Abe (安倍 なつみ, Abe Natsumi?), born August 10, 1981 in Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan, is a Japanese singer and actress, and a former member of Morning Musume.

Name: Abe Natsumi 安倍なつみ
Nicknames: Nacchi (なっち), Naccho, Nachimi and Nachinachi
Profession: Actress / Singer
Birthdate: 1981-Aug-10
Birthplace: Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Height: 152cm
Weight: 42kg
Star sign: Leo
Blood type: A
Family: Sister/actress/singer Abe Asami

Natsumi Abe was born in Muroran, Hokkaidō Prefecture, Japan. Her nickname is Nacci or Nacchi. Her younger sister, Asami Abe, is also a J-pop singer.

Abe was one of the first members of the group chosen in 1997. She was also the lead girl for many of the singles especially before Maki Goto joined, most notable in "Furusato" where all the other girls sang harmonies/back-up only. Abe has had a few solo songs including the theme for a commercial she was in, and "Otoko Tomodachi" from the album 4th Ikimasshoi!. She also has lead roles in Morning Musume productions like their play, Love Century and their movie, Pinch Runner. Abe also has done quite a bit of acting in television dramas such as Nurseman.



Natsumi Abe has never been a part of a Morning Musume subgroup but has led each shuffle group she has been in. She was also the lead of Morning Musume Sakuragumi until her graduation at the end of the Hello! Project Winter tour on January 25, 2004.

She released her first single, "22 Sai no Watashi", on August 13, 2003, just a few days after her 22nd birthday. Her first full length CD was released shortly afterwards, containing many solo versions of Morning Musume songs.



At one time, Abe was the most popular member of Morning Musume, and many songs featured her as a lead singer. However, it wasn't until the summer of 2003 that Abe officially went solo. She graduated not too long after that, in the early winter of 2004, to continue on with her solo career.

She continued to release more singles while actively participating in other Hello! Project activities such as concerts, the special soloist group Nochiura Natsumi with Aya Matsuura and Maki Goto, and the Hello! Project super shuffle unit song "All for One & One for All", sung together with all other soloists and groups within Hello! Project at the time.

Marian Rivera’s fans spent to make her win FHM’s sexiest title

MARIAN Rivera has been officially announced as the top choice in this year’s search for FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women, the first winner who has never even graced its cover.

In an interview, Marian said she’d agree to pose for them if she’d win, so now, she’ll have to make her promise true. Her manager, Popoy, says Marian will fulfill that promise as soon as her schedule allows it.

Controversial actress Marian Rivera is the Sexiest Filipina!

One thing sure is that Marian will attend the FHM event at World Trade Center on July 17. GMA-7 is so lucky as their show, “Dyesebel,” has the sexiest man and woman winners. Marian is numero uno with FHM, while Dingdong Dantes, it will be recalled, earlier topped the list of sexiest bachelors of Cosmo Magazine. On July 18, right after the FHM event, both Marian and Dingdong are flying to the U.S. to join the “Eat Bulaga” show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

Popoy denies the accusation that he spent a lot to make sure Marian would win in the FHM poll. “Wala kaming budget sa ganyan. And even Marian will get mad if I’d spend money for that. We never even expected she’d win kasi hindi naman siya sexy star and she has never posed for FHM. Pero mayayaman ang fans niya, lalo na ‘yung Marian knights na taga-ibang bansa. Sila ang nagpadala ng pera para suportahan siya.”

Marian got a total of 316,135 votes. Second placer Katrina Halili (who was Marian’s contravida in “Marimar”) is quite far with 123,239 votes. Angel Locsin got 121,288 votes. Even if you combine the votes garnered by Katrina and Angel, they won’t be enough to beat Marian. Someone told us, though, that if the votes were based only on those made by actual FHM readers, it’s Katrina who should have won. The great bulk of Marian’s votes came from texting and emails. Like what we’ve said, the FHM poll has turned into a popularity contest among movie stars.

Jennylyn admits Marian Rivera made her jealous

SOON to be mother Jennylyn Mercado admitted, for the first time, that actress Marian Rivera used to make her jealous.

In "Startalk", Jennylyn admitted that among the girls linked to ex-boyfriend Mark Herras, Marian was the girl who made her jealous.

"Yes, I was jealous of Marian that time," she said.

Jennylyn though was not able to answer Startalk host Lolit Solis question if Mark is better than Patrick Garcia.

"I don't know," she laughingly replied. "It's hard to comment on that."

She said at that time that Mark has a lot of girlfriends.

Rumors broke out at that time that his boyfriend Mark was courting Marian. The issue eventually died down until Mark admitted last Saturday that he had a relationship with the Dyesebel star.

On issues of being linked with Mark again, Jennylyn said it is unlikely.

"We are not even seeing each other, or talk to each other or text, so how can they say that?" she said.

"We have no relationship so I rarely text her. I texted her once or twice a month only," Mark said.

Mark though said he will support Jennylyn when she gives birth next month.

"I will be there to support her but not to watch over her. Guarding is different from supporting," he clarified.