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Rhap Salazar on the Ellen Degeneres Show

mukamo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:07:37 +0000

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World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2009 junior division champion Rhap Salazar made his American television debut last November 17 on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Ellen personally invited the 12-year-old singer to grace her show after seeing him perform on YouTube. She even shouldered Rhap’s trip to the US. He performed a rendition of Celine Dion’s song titled “All By Myself,” which earned him a standing ovation from the audience.

Showbiz industry mourns Johnny Delgado’s death

mukamo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:28 +0000

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Veteran actor Johnny Delgado (born Juan Marasigan Feleo) passed away 1:20PM Thursday, November 19, after a long battle with lymphoma or cancer of the lymph nodes. He was 61 years old.

Delgado was diagnosed with the disease in 2008 and was reportedly responding well to chemotherapy. He is survived by his wife Laurice Guillen and daughters Ana and Ina Feleo.

Manny Pacquiao – Time magazine Asia Edition

mukamo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:32:40 +0000

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Pinoy boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is on the cover of the latest Asia edition of Time Magazine making him the second Filipino to grace the said magazine’s cover after former President and democracy icon Cory Aquino (named Woman of the Year by Time magazine in 1986).

Time pays homage to Pacquiao in a five page feature story titled “The Meaning of Manny,” which delves into his humble beginnings, recent ring accomplishments, and more. He is set to fight Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 14 (November 15, Sunday, in Manila).

Manny Pacquiao sings on late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

mukamo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:02:16 +0000

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao guested on ABC’s late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as part of his efforts to promote his November 14 mega-fight with welterweight champion Miguel Cotto.

He also bantered and joked with its host Jimmy Kimmel and even delivered his own rendition of the song “Sometimes When We Touch” before a Filipino-dominated audience who gave him a standing ovation after the number. You can watch the said number on YouTube.

Gerald Anderson – CosmoMen 2009 Philippines

mukamo — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:56:27 +0000

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Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat star Gerald Anderson is on the cover of the CosmoMen 2009 booklet.

It is the supplement accompanying the September 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine. It features 69 bachelors plus 10 centerfolds — Gerald Anderson, Aljur Abrenica, JC Tiuseco, Xian Lim, Ejay Falcon, Akihiro Sato, Daniel Matsunaga, Sid Lucero, Joem Bascon, and Phil Younghusband. It also has interesting tidbits about the chosen centerfolds and bachelors.

Robin Padilla – FHM Philippines September 2009

mukamo — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:02:32 +0000

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FHM Philippines’ September 2009 is a special collector’s double issue, which features Cristine Reyes and Robin Padilla on the covers.

Robin is the first male cover of the said magazine. The said issue also features 20 Pinoy Men of Style — Dolphy, Bodie Garcia, Joseph Estrada, Richard Gomez, Rico Blanco, Vhong Navarro, Raimund Marasigan, Billy Crawford, Ariel and Maverick, Zobel Brothers, Teddy Locsin Jr., and Apl.De.Ap.

May Bukas Pa star Santino to celebrate birthday at Hong Kong Disneyland

mukamo — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:54:56 +0000

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Santino or Zaijan Jaranilla in real life will be celebrating his 8th birthday on August 23 at Hong Kong Disneyland.

The “May Bukas Pa” lead star has long dreamed of visiting the said theme park. A children’s party will also be held on August 29 where 50 children will be invited to join in the celebration of Santino’s birthday.

He is reportedly set to do a movie with Piolo Pascual and hopes to do a movie with the King of Comedy, Dolphy. “May Bukas Pa” is extended until next year. Expect more stars like Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo, Kim Chiu, and Gerald Anderson as guests.

Yes! Life Stories: Dingdong Dantes

mukamo — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:57:16 +0000

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Yes! Life Stories is an upcoming “bookazine” from the people behind Yes! magazine Philippines.

Its debut offering features GMA-7 heartthrob Dingdong Dantes where the story of his life is revealed as told by the actor himself, close friends, and rumored girlfriend Marian Rivera. Aside from the stories, the “bookazine” also features images of Dingdong enacting his dreams and fantasies. Yes! Life Stories: Dingdong is set to be launched on August 25, 2009.

Joey de Leon writes poem for Willie Revillame

mukamo — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:34:31 +0000

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Eat Bulaga host Joey de Leon wrote a poem in his column in Philippine Star, criticizing Wowowee host Willie Revillame for his actions last August 3, 2009 where he asked on air the removal of the inset video of former President Cory Aquino’s cortege.

Here is his poem: (repost from Philippine Star)

Mga kababayan at bayan ko, basahin n’yo

Wala na sa piling ng mga Pilipino,
Tinig ng awiting Mga Kababayan Ko,
At lumisan na rin noong isang Sabado,
Inang nagpalipad sa awiting Bayan Ko.

Ako’y sumasaludo, paalam Pangulo,
May isa ‘kong lihim, kay tagal itinago,
Sa lahat nang inabot kong mga namuno,
Tanging ikaw lang sa luha ko’y nagpatulo.

Marami ang nalungkot sa iyong pagyao,
Magalang ang lahat at puno ng respeto,
Nagpasalamat pa nga Kapamilya sa ‘yo,
Dahil kanilang himpilan naibalik mo.

Subalit ano itong nabalitaan ko?
Nangyari noong Lunes, a-tres ng Agosto,
Habang inililipat ang mga labi mo,
Ika’y parang nabastos sa isang TV show.

At ang napakasaklap at masakit dito,
Ang nambastos pa’y kapamilya ng anak mo,
Napanood ito ng tao at publiko,
Kakaunti na nga, ngunit lahat nahilo.

Sabi ng TV host na mainit ang ulo
Pagkakita sa video na kanyang kasalo,
“Sandali, meron akong ano… sa’ting ano…
Hindi naman sa ano,” nagkaanu-ano!

Ayon sa Internet, meron pa s’yang nasambit,
“Sana pakitanggal muna ‘yan sa’ting traffic…”
At ‘di maaalis sa iyong pag-iisip,
Ang parada ng patay ang pinaliligpit!

At dagdag pa daw ng naghahari-harian,
“I don’t think na dapat n’yong ipakita iyan…”
Nasaan naman ang paggalang, o nasaan?
Mga sinasabi natin minsa’y pag-ingatan.

At ‘di pa nangimi nang sumunod na araw,
Pinilit pa ring ginawa n’ya ay tama raw,
Mga nakarinig ‘di na nakagalaw
At ayon sa iba sila na la’y napa-wow!

“… Pero ako, totoo ‘ko eh … “, sabi kuno,
Totoo nga at totoo ring walang modo,
Pwede namang sabihin itong pa-sikreto,
Kaya’t wala na rin mga paliwanag mo.

“Kung ganyan, pakita na lang ‘yan!”, ang hamon pa,
Para bang ang prusisyon nila-“lang – lang” lang ba,
Ang pangasiwaan ay pinapili pa n’ya,
Sumunod ang himpilan, nung August 5 wala s’ya.

May mga komentong pwede nang pang-harapan,
“On camera” baga sa TV ang tawag d’yan
At kung sensitibo man ang gustong bitawan,
Pagpasok ng commercial, hintayin mo na lang.

Matutong magbaba muna ng mikropono
At saka idikta lahat ng iyong gusto,
Lagi kang mataas lahat daw takot sa ‘yo,
Ratings lang ang mababa — totoo ba ito?

The breaking news breaks your heart — at ‘yan ang bawi mo,
Nang mahalata mong sumablay ang pasok mo,
Pero sigurado ika’y maa-abswelto,
‘Di ba ikaw rin ang may-ari ng network n’yo?

Nung Hueves nag-apologize sa diario naman,
O, akala ko ba wala kang kasalanan,
Tapos ng angalan, sunod paliwanagan —
COMPLAIN before you EXPLAIN ka na naman!

O ito kaya ay isa na namang “glitch” lang,
Tulad ng “two-zero” ‘di na natin nalaman,
O ito ay maliwanag na kabobohan?
Sa tingin ng marami, mahirap lusutan.

Ang sabi ng iba — istupidong mayabang,
At giit ng iba — istupidong mayaman,
Mayaman man o mayabang ang tiyak diyan,
Napakayaman n’ya sa kaistupiduhan.

Buti pa ang apat na honor guards ni Cory —
Sina Malab, Laguindan, Rodriguez, Cadiente,
Walong oras tumayo sa ulan at viaje,
Ang lahat ay tiniis at walang sinabi.

Samantalang ikaw na may bubong sa ulo,
Komportable ka lang sa malamig na studio,
Nang kapirasong libing sa TV sumalo,
Angal at inis ang sumambulat sa iyo.

Maaari din namang pabayaan na s’ya,
Subalit ang nangyari’y mabigat talaga,
Namayapang pangulo’y huling paalam na,
‘Di mo pa pinagbigyan … hoy, nag-iisa ka!

At nais ko lang sabihin at ipagyabang
Sa mahigit na s’yam na libong tanghalian,
Sa limang pangulong sa Bulaga’y dumaan,
Kahit isa wala kaming nilapastangan.

Zaijian “Santino” Jaranilla – Starstudio magazine Philippines August 2009

mukamo — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:19:43 +0000

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7-year-old Zaijian Jaranilla, more popularly known as Santino of ABS-CBN’s primetime series May Bukas Pa is on the cover of the August 2009 issue of Starstudio magazine Philippines.

The staff and crew of the hit series are all praises for the kid’s natural flair for acting. Find out how Zaijian is like off camera and his take on his newfound popularity in the said issue of ABS-CBN Publishing’s Starstudio magazine.