Metro Manila Film Festival 2006 Initial Top Grossers

1. Enteng Kabisote
2. Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
3. Shake, Rattle, and Roll 8
4. Mano Po 5
5. Super Noypi

The MMFF entries will be shown until January 7, 2007.

Kiss and Tell Borgy Manotoc

Borgy in an interview on Mo Twister's radio show admitted that she slept with Vina Morales among with other models in the past. Among those who made Borgy's list were Victoria London and Lana Asanin.

Diether Ocampo bares for the Animals

Diether Ocampo bares in front of the cameras in support of his advocacy and group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal (PETA). One of their campaigns is to discourage people from visiting zoos which put various animals in captivity.

Gina Pareño International Best Actress

Gina Pareño now has won 3 International Best Actress awards and still counting. She will still be competing in other International Film Festivals until next year.

Godparents of Santino

Martin Nievera's son Santino will have no less than Michael Buble and Brian McKnight for his godfathers. Pops Fernandez on the other hand, is on the top list of possible godmothers. When asked how she wants Santino to address her, she says that tita would be the most appropriate.

Claudine Barretto is Pregnant

After several consultations with her doctor, Claudine Barretto is now carrying their first child with action-star husband Raymart Santiago. The couple couldn't be happier as they've been waiting for this for quite some time.

Alfred Vargas in Malaysia

Alfred is in Malaysia to tape a soap opera entitled Muli. He will be paired with Malaysian Carrie Lee. The two will also tape in the Philippines. LJ Reyes, Alfred's girlfriend completely trusts and supports him.

Gretchen Malalad wins Gold

Former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition contestant Gretchen Malalad won the Gold Medal in the recently concluded Korean Karate Federation Championship in Busan, Korea. She won in spite of an injury she sustained during her practice. She also plans to represent our country in the Asian Games.

Maricar de Mesa and Don Allado Wedding

Maricar and Don will be getting married soon. They've been together for over 3 years and they already bought a house. Maricar is an actress while Don is a professional ball player.

Janet McBride back in Showbiz

After living-in with Mo Twister abroad for 7 years, Janet McBride is back in local showbiz. She stars in a new soap on GMA which also stars Roderick Paulate. Janet said in an interview that she worked several "odd jobs" before she finally decided to return here in the Philippines.

Local stars try it out in Indonesia

A lot of local stars want to try it out in Indonesia. Music artists who have no luck in their careers here are just some of them. There's Jay-R, Pops (although she's still successful in her own right locally), and many more.

Pinay Covergirls this November

FHM will feature MYX VJ Karel Marquez as their November covergirl. Maxim on the other hand, will feature best of friends Aubrey Miles and Jacqueline Yu. Time to go to your favorite magazine dealer.

Baby Santino

He's the newly born baby of Martin Nievera and girlfriend Katrina Ojeda who was born in Las Vegas. The baby boy is the third child of Martin who previously had two boys (Robin and Ram) with ex-wife Pops Fernandez.

John Estrada and Vanessa del Bianco call it Quits

John confirmed that it's been 5 months since he called it quits with Vanessa. There was no 3rd party involved. It was a matter of setting priorities and the distance. But John was quick to say that he still loves Vanessa.

Borgy Manotoc denies rumors he's running for Mayor

There are lot of rumors going around that Representative Imee Marcos' son Borgy is running for Mayor of Manila. But Borgy denies that this is true. The 23 year old admits that he's too young to run for that post and even if he does we don't think he'll win.

Criselda Volks was offered to do Porn

Actress Criselda Volks admitted that she was approached by a producer to do hardcore porn. The producer was looking for an Angelina Jolie look-alike and she easily fits the bill. She was offered a whopping $900,000 but she declined the offer because her kids might see the movie someday.

Christian Bautista will shoot movie this Month

Christian Bautista will star in a movie and will be shooting this month. It's a love story and the working title will be a secret for now. Christian's last acting assignment was on the teleserye Kampanerang Kuba.

Sana Maulit Muli

A new teleserye will soon air on ABS-CBN. Among the cast are Mark Bautista and Gloria Diaz. Mark Bautista plays a young lover to Gloria Diaz.

Biboy Ramirez courting Jackie Rice

Jackie Rice and Biboy Ramirez were cornered in the premiere night of Till I Met You at SM Megamall. Biboy told reporters that he is indeed courting Jackie Rice. But it seemed that they're officially a couple.

Kris Aquino's Cravings

It was shown on Kris' sunday showbiz show The Buzz what she's craving these days now that she's pregnant. Various foods with labels were shown on a table. Now we all wondered while staring at our TV screens, "Who gives a rat's ass what you're craving for Kris?!"

Liz Almoro Files Annulment

Liz Almoro, wife of Wowowee host Willie Revillame has already filed an annulment case at the Quezon City RTC. Katrina Legarda, Liz's lawyer said that the court issued a gag order thus both parties can't say anything about the case which includes the grounds of the annulment case filed. They have been married for over a year now and has one child.

Judy Ann and Ryan plans to wed V-day next Year

Showbiz couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos plans to tie the knot next year on Valentine's day according to the source of newsflash.org. They're both 28 years old and have been together for quite some time now so a wedding is definitely possible.

Dayanara Torres' Comeback

Ex Miss Universe Dayanara will go back to the Philippines in November as an endorser of Jessica Rodriguez and David Bunevacz's beauty clinic.

Dingdong and Jessa will migrate to the US

Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza bought a house in California and they are planning to sell their house in Tandang Sora, Quezon City which means that they're going to settle in the US real soon. Both of them are green card holders.

Jericho Rosales won't be transferring to GMA

Jericho's manager confirmed that they were offered by GMA 7 to sign up Echo. But they opt to stay with ABS-CBN. Echo is busy in his new career as a pop-rockstar. He is the front man of Jeans Band.

New showbiz couple Victor and Michelle

Victor Neri and Michelle Madrigal confirmed that they are officially a couple. In spite of the age difference, Michelle and Victor said that they're learning so much from each other. Victor Neri started in Ang TV while Michelle Madrigal is a product of Star Circle Quest.

Kris Aquino is Pregnant

It is confirmed via Kris' Show The Buzz that she is indeed three weeks pregnant. Let's just hope that the new baby will be healthy and normal. James Yap and Josh want it a baby boy while Boy Abunda and Cristy Fermin want it to be a baby girl.

Willie Revillame back from Las Vegas

Wille Revillame arrived at the airport early morning from his successful Wowowee show in Las Vegas and dozens of reporters were waiting for him. Willie is hounded by a lot of issues. One is their alleged separation of wife Liz Almoro and the recent wedding of his daughter Meryll Soriano with Bernard Palanca. Willie was quick on his feet and was able to evade the reporters. Expect to see Willie on The Buzz this coming Sunday.

Just Married: Bernard Palanca and Meryll Soriano

Last September 8, Bernard Palanca and Meryll Soriano tied the knot in front of Mayor JV Ejercito of San Juan. It was a private civil wedding attended by close friends of both Meryll and Bernard.

John Wayne Sace: Delinquent?

Teen actor John Wayne Sace will be charged of Malicious Mischief for throwing stones at the house of a certain Vidallo Family in Pasig. Mar Vidallo the head of the household told reporters that the teen star and his friends would always stay in front of their house allegedly smoking marijuana. This prompted Vidallo to tell Sace and his friends to stay away from their house. Later on, Sace allegedly was seen throwing stones at their house breaking one of their windows. The case will be held by the DSWD since Sace is still a minor.

Bianca Gonzales hit by Dengue

Ever wondered where Bianca is? Well she just recovered from Dengue Fever. She was confined in Asians Hospital in Muntinlupa. Expect to see her pretty face again in Pinoy Dream Academy and her new show called Blog on Studio 23.

Rustom Padilla and Gardo Versoza Brokeback Style

Rustom Padilla will play his first gay role on television. He and Gardo Versoza will appear in Maalaala Mo Kaya in a Brokeback Mountain inspired episode. Rustom also hopes that his career will pick up even more after he went out of the closet.

Sunshine Dizon is Bakekang

Sunshine Dizon was chosen to play the role of Bakekang. Bakekang is a comic character made by Carlo J. Caparas and which was also played by Nora Aunor in the 70's. In other news, the final season of Love to Love will feature Lovi Poe and Cogie Domingo.

Nikki Gil better than Toni Gonzaga

Nikki Gil is a revelation. Ever noticed how she's doing a great job as a narrator/host of Pinoy Dream Academy. Way better than Toni Gonzaga and Mariel Rodriguez when they hosted Pinoy Big Brother. Keep it up Nikki!

Andrew Wolfe and Cesar Montano in near Fisticuffs

This happened in the recently concluded celebrity boxing match last Sunday at the Aliw Theatre. Andrew defeated Cesar's brother Rommel but what made Cesar mad was Andrew continued to punch his brother even after falling in the 3rd round. Let's get it on.

Celebs hope to Quit Smoking

Rica Peralejo, Amanda Griffin, and Epi Quizon joined a campaign to quit smoking. They all have their reasons, Epi has a 12 year old kid and he does want to set a good example, Rica's got Piolo Pascual which we think is a non-smoker, while Amanda well maybe just for herself.

Erik Santos threatened by Rudy Hatfield's Return?

There have been reports that Rudy Hatfield is coming back in the Philippines this August 28. According to Rufa Mae, her boyfriend Erik is quite threatened by his return. But Rudy is happily working in Michigan as a fireman and like Rufa is in a relationship right now and has no plans of returning anytime soon.

Ogie apologizes to Regine

Ogie Alcasid apologizes to Regine Velasquez in their Sunday show SOP on GMA 7. This is because Regine was always linked to Ogie and all kinds of nasty rumor were going around. In spite of this, Regine was always there for her friend Ogie.

Zanjo Marudo serenades Eugene Kim

Korean star Eugene Kim was serenaded by Zanjo Marudo when she appeared on Wowowee. Eugene is popular here because two of her korenovelas were shown by ABS-CBN, "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "Wonderful Life". She is being tapped by our very own Department of Tourism to promote our country in Korea. She will be visiting some of the Philippines' tourist hotspots including Boracay and Cebu.

Pops is madly in love with Jomari

If Martin Nievera can be happy, why can’t his ex-wife Pops Fernandez?

If Martin can have a baby with his girlfriend Katrina Ojeda (due to deliver a boy named Santino in November in Las Vegas where she is based), why can’t Pops have one by boyfriend Jomari Yllana (whose ex-wife Aiko Melendez delivered her first child with husband Martin Jickain last July 28)?

But first, Pops will have to marry Jomari before they can have a baby and not the other way around.

The good news is that if and when Jomari proposes to Pops tonight when she hosts an "intimate" birthday party for him, she will definitely say "Yes, I will!" and proceed to say "Yes, I do!" during their church wedding (the second for both).

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Christopher de Leon now a Kapamilya

Christopher de Leon will star in a new teleserye entitled Maging Sino Ka Man making him an official Kapamilya. Also in the cast are Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, John Lloyd Cruz, and Bea Alonzo.

Jowee Ann Marquez's Slimming Pills Ordeal

Jowee Ann went into a coma for several hours as a result of overdosing herself with slimming pills. Jowee who is a daughter of TV personality Joey Marquez, said she lost 10 pounds in 9 days with the said pill. But later on suffered high fever after taking too many and was rushed to the hospital. Jowee Ann is now out of the hospital.

Richard Gomez is a Homophobe

Richard was overheard criticizing the decision of Rufa Mae Quinto to pursue a relationship with singer Erik Santos. He insisted that Erik was gay and that Erik should pair up with Piolo Pascual instead implying that they're both (Erik and Piolo) gay. Ok some people are just too damn nosy. Mind your fucking business, Richard Gomez.

Martin Nievera Finally Opens Up

It is promo time and lots of work again for Martin Nievera. This means his new single, the Apo Hiking Society original, When I Met You, will be played incessantly over the radio and that he will be making the rounds of TV shows. He will give performances at malls and other places to sell the CD. Of course, he will also give interviews to the press about his new album entitled Awit ng Puso, which is made up of contemporary Filipino classics in English and Tagalog from the past 30 years.

Aside from the beautiful and timeless selections, the most interesting thing about Awit ng Puso is that it has Martin interpreting hits popularized by some of the biggest names in local pop music history. Martin does You, a mammoth success in the early ’80s composed by the late Gerry Paraiso and originally recorded by Basil Valdez. He does a Nonoy Zuñiga with Love Without Time, a song by Willy Cruz. Here, too, is one of the few times he took on a song popularized by his friend and singing rival Gary Valenciano, Kailangan Kita composed by Ogie Alcasid. He even has something written by Cecile Azarcon for Kuh Ledesma, I Think I’m in Love.

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Pangako Sa 'Yo is Back (Oh Brother!)

It seems ABS-CBN is running out of fresh ideas these days. That's why they're bringing back the TV Series Pangako Sayo led by Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. We're betting that this will be another flop.

Pops Fernandez's FHM Gig

You have to take a second, hard look at the cover of the latest issue of FHM magazine to realize that – yes, indeed – it’s Pops Fernandez you’re staring at with incredulity. Her face has been so "chiseled" (digitally-enhanced?) that Pops didn’t look like the Pops that you and I have known all these years. "She’s all lips," commented Abante columnist Jojo Gabinete. I agree. Pops must have done something to her lips (salamat po, Dr. Vicki Belo?) in an effort to look like Angelina Jolie, just like what some local actresses are also doing.

Turn to the inside pages and your eyes will pop out in disbelief. Is this the Pops that we used to know, short of baring intimate parts of the body she had taken so much care of not to show? What has gotten into her pretty head to pose in this manner expected only of bold stars starving for public attention? What is she trying to prove?

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Jolina Magdangal's BF will run for Congress

Bebong Muñoz, boyrfriend of actress Jolina Magdangal will run for Caloocan congressman in 2007. He is currently busy these days campaigning and Jolina is by his side whenever she has the chance.

Rufa Mae Quinto happy with Erik Santos

Rufa Mae Quinto simply does not care what other people might say or think about her love affair with singer Erik Santos. "Basta I’m happy with Erik," she says. "Dahil sa kanya, ganap ko nang nakalimutan ang ex ko (cager Rudy Hatfield). Tapos na ‘yung chapter na ‘yun talaga. Ibang klase kasi si Erik magmahal. Araw-araw, may sweet love notes akong natatanggap to remind me how much he loves me. Tapos, lagi rin siyang may regalo sa akin to show his thoughtfulness. How can you not appreciate someone like that?"

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Cesar Montano gaganap na Ninoy

Sunod na proyekto ni Cesar Montano ang pagsasapelikula ng buhay ni Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino. Si Maricel Soriano diumano ang napipisil niyang gumanap naman bilang si Cory Aquino. Nais din niyang imbitahan si Kris Aquino na gumanap sa nasabing pelikula. Samantala malapit na rin maging lolo si Cesar ngayon kakakasal lamang ng kanyang anak na babae na si Angela.

Phoemela Baranda Lulong sa Masamang Bisyo?

Lulong nga daw umano ang sikat na model turned TV host na si Phoemela Baranda sa alkohol at droga. Ngunit maluha luhang pinabulaanan ito ni Phoemela. Aminado naman siya na napagdaanan na niya ang droga ngunit natuto na siya at dahil sa mahal niya ang kanyang trabaho ngayon ay di na niya ito uulitin. Aminado rin si Phoem na siya ay umiinom pero ito ay white at red wine lamang at ito ay dahil sa kanyang trabaho bilang model kung saan kasama diumano ito sa mga dinner.

Jay-R at Borgy Manotoc Nagsuntukan

Nagsuntukan nga diumano sa Embassy Bar sa The Fort and Fil-Am singer na si Jay-R at anak ng kongresistang si Imee Marcos na si Borgy Manotoc. Hindi pa malinaw ang dahilan kung ano ang pinagsimulan at kung sino ang nagsimula ngunit maari daw na ito ay dahil sa babae.

Gwen Garci Type ni Will ng Black Eyed Peas

Matapos nga ang matagumpay na concert ng Black Eyed Peas sa Araneta Coliseum ay nagdate nga si Will at Gwen. Aliw na aliw daw diumano si Will sa alindog ni Gwen at ayaw na pauwiin ang dalaga. Bagamat nakalimutan na ni Gwen ang ex-bf na si Andrew Wolfe ay di pa ito handang sumabak sa panibagong relasyon.

Aiko Melendez Nanganak Na

Nagsilang na nga ang aktres at konsehal ng Quezon City na Aiko Melendez. Babae ang kanyang baby na tumimbang ng 8 pounds. Martina ang ipinangalan ng mag-asawang Aiko at Martin Jickain sa kanilang unang baby.

Dennis Roldan Nakalaya Na

Tuluyan na ngang nakapagpyansa ang dating aktor at congressman na si Dennis Roldan sa kasong kidnapping. Dismayado naman ang pamilya ng biktima sa pangyayari. Dumiretso muna si Roldan sa bahay ng kapatid na si Isabel Rivas.

Sukob Nalagpasan ang Feng Shui

Nalagpasan na nga ng pelikula nila Kris Aquino at Claudine Barretto na Sukob ang box-office record ng Feng Shui. Todo suporta naman ang nanay ni Kris na si dating pangulong Cory Aquino. Naroon din sila Raymart Santiago at James Yap na kapwa sumuporta sa kanilang mga maybahay.

Anne Curtis Gustong Maging Nurse

Gusto nga maging nurse ng dalagang aktres na si Anne Curtis ngunit hindi para kumita ng dolyar at mangibang bansa. Ito ay dahil sa isang insidente kung saan nakita nya ang isang nurse na nakapagrevive ng sanggol na hindi na humihinga. 21 na si Anne ngayon ngunit siya ay 3rd year high school pa lamang dahil sa tumigil siya sa pag aaral para bigyang daan ang kanyang showbiz career. Ngunit desidido si Anne na tapusin ang high school at tuparin ang pangarap.

Dennis Roldan Posibleng Makapagpyansa

Pinayagan na ng korte na magpyansa ang dating aktor na si Dennis Roldan. Si Roldan ay nakasuhan ng kidnapping na tinuturing na unbailable offense ngunit sinabi ng korte na mahina daw ang ebidensya laban kay Roldan kaya maari siyang magpyansa ng 500 thousand o kalahating milyon. Nadismaya naman ang kaanak ng sinasabing nabiktima ni Roldan.

Keanna Reeves Ginagamit lang ni Andrew Wolfe

Huwag naman sana. Ito ang wish ng ex ni Andrew at Viva Hot Babe na si Gwen Garci ng hingan sya ng pahayag sa relasyon ni Keanna at ng binata. Mukha namang patay na patay itong si Keanna sa bagong boyfriend na isang ramp model. Naging kilala si Keanna dahil sa pagsali niya sa Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition na kung saan ay siya rin ang nagwagi.

Antoinette Taus Nagbalik para kay Dingdong Dantes?

Nagbalik nga ba si Antoinette Taus para guluhin ang relasyon nila Dingdong Dantes at Karylle. Anim na taon din silang nagsama bago natapos ang kanilang relasyon isa't kalahating taon na ang nakakaraan.

Ngunit mariin itong pinabulaanan ng dalaga at sinabing nagbalik siya dito sa bansa para magbakasyon. Hindi pa rin umano siya sumusuko sa kanyang pangarap na mapenetrate ang Hollywood scene. Meron na umanong producer na kumuha sa kanya sa States.

Heart Evangelista tinangkang i-take home ni John Estrada?

Ito nga umano ang dahilan kung bakit kinompronta ni Jericho Rosales si John Estrada sa premiere night ng Superman Returns. Nang magkita umano si John at Heart sa isang bar ay maaring ito ang pinahiwatig ni John Estrada na labis na ikinasama ng loob ng dalaga.

Ngunit ayaw nang magbigay pa ng detalye si Heart upang makaiwas na sa lalo pang paglaki ng iskandalo.

Bakekang sa GMA 7

Nagkapirmahan na si Wilma Galvante at Carlo J. Caparas at susunod nang primetime soap opera ng GMA ang Bakekang. Wala pang napipiling gaganap sa role na ito ngunit maari daw na magpa audition para sa role.

Sa mga nagnanais na maging artista, maaring ito na ang pagkakataon na hinihintay ninyo.