With the popularity of indie movies these days, the “KathNiel” love team of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, was asked if they are open to starring in one.
“Pinag-usapan lang namin ‘yan recently at si Khalil (Ramos) kasi alam nating parati siyang napapasama sa mga Cinema One Originals,” Bernardo revealed, “So nai-inspire ako actually kay Khalil. Kapag nagtatanong ako sa kanya kung ano ‘yung feeling, kung papano gumawa ng indie so if pag nagka-time siguro or pagkatapos nitong ‘La Luna [Sangre],’ open kaming dalawa kung maganda ‘yung materyal na ibigay for indie.”
Meanwhile, the “La Luna Sangre” stars talked about the stunts they enjoy doing at the AsiaPop Comicon Manila last Saturday, August 26.
“Siguro ako more on sa naging form ko kasi ‘yung sa training namin nakatulong ‘yung form when it comes to kicking, sa punch,” said Bernardo, “Pero pinaka na-enjoy ko at gusto kong ma-improve is ‘pag ‘yung sa mga harness and ‘yun kailangan pa nilang abangan dahil marami pang mangyayaring ganyan pero iyon ‘yung mga natutunan ko at feeling ko na-fulfill ko.”
Meanwhile, Padilla would like to know more about handling weapons. “Ako ‘yun siguro ‘yung pag-handle ko ng weapon,” he said. “[I like using] Long stick siguro, pero nandon pa rin ako sa learning process. Hindi pa rin ako marunong na marunong.”
Most of the time, they choose to do their own stunts.
“Minsan may double naman kapag ‘yung sobrang komplikado na, pero hangga’t kaya talaga, ginagawa namin,” said Bernardo.
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The recent “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode of Jake Zyrus, known before as Charice Pempengco, has stirred a hornet’s nest.
Zyrus’ mom Raquel Pempengco is denying she asked money from the artist.
“Pinapalabas nila dito ako humihingi,” she said, “E, sila ‘yung nag-aabot, ‘di ko matanggap.”
She also clarified Zyrus’ claim that she beat her up.
“Hindi ko pinagbuhatan ng kamay iyan. Nasabunutan ko lang iyan ng nabuksan ko ang laptop niya na ayaw niyang umamin na tomboy siya, ‘di pa siya nagre-reveal noon” she added.
Pempengco also clarified she was not the reason behind the suicide attempt of the singer. “Noong time na iyon nakikipag-break ang girlfriend niya kaya siya nag-suicide attempt,” she related.
Asked for her message to Zyrus, Pempengco remarked, “Isa lang mensahe ko sa kanya huwag na niyang dagdagan pa ang kasalanan niya. Ako pilit kong ipinagtatanggol ko ang anak ko pero sa ginagawa niyang ito ako ang idinidiin niya. Hindi ko na alam kung anong sariling pag-iisip mayroon si Charice.”
The mom maintained the episode painted an erroneous picture of her.
“Sa umpisa pa lang puro kasinungalingan na. Walang katotohanan. Sa buong storya na sinabi ni Charice, lahat ito walang katotohanan,” she stressed, “puro kasinungalingan ang lahat ng sinabi ni Charice dito. Ilang beses siyang lumayas, ilang beses bumalik puro ako ang pinasasama niya palagi.”
She added she and her daughter have long parted ways.
“Ang katotohanan ay 2010 pa pinabayaan na kami niyan ni Charice. Tinanggal ako sa trabaho sa Amerika pa lang. Bakit ako ang sinisisi niya sa tax niya hindi naman ako ang manager niya at accountant niya? Puro kasinungalingan ang sinasabi dito lahat. Hindi siya nag-iisip. Grabe si Charice masyado niya akong pinasama.”
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At 48 years old, many still envy Alice Dixson for her bikini-ready body which she isn’t shy about flaunting on social media.
She said with age comes confidence.
“Let’s just say that about 10 years ago I was overweight by at least mga eight pounds or maybe more and it was very difficult to feel good about yourself when you’re overweight. So naniniwala ako na if you look your best you’ll feel your best and it will come out in your confidence as well.”
Currently happy with her longtime non-showbiz beau, Alice shared that being fulfilled with her personal life has also contributed to her glow. “My heart is very happy (laughs). I think when you are naturally feeling good about yourself and feeling confident, your heart is overfilled with joy din. So naniniwala ako when you’re feeling good about yourself you’re also happy because your heart is happy din,” she explained.
She admitted she wants to start a new phase in her life very soon.
“I’ve been wanting to start a family for a long time. Hindi lang natutuloy but we’re still trying and hopefully it will happen. God will give us that blessing soon,” she added.