Bong Revilla takes acting lessons for 'Indio'

SENATOR Bong Revilla said he went through rigorous acting trainings for his upcoming primetime series, "Indio," under director Laurice Guillen.

"First time kong gagawin ito. Sabi ko nga, gagawin ko ng tama and maganda. I want to do my craft and gusto kong makita ng tao yung ibang Bong Revilla," he said in a recent interview.

Lani Mercado: No wedding plans yet for Jolo, Jodi

CAVITE Representatives Lani Mercado-Revilla denied that her son Jolo Revilla and actress Jodi Sta. Maria are planning to get married soon.

The actress-turned-lawmaker clarified in a recent interview that the rumored couple didn't approached her and her husband, Senator Bong Revilla, to seek parental blessing.

Local celebrities celebrate Janine Tugonon's first runner finish

FILIPINA beauty Janine Tugonon won the hearts of many before the 2012 Miss Universe pageant and after she was crowned first runner up Thursday (Manila time).

Xian says he's close to Kim on, off screen

ACTOR Xian Lim clarified that his closeness with actress Kim Chui remains even if they are behind the spotlight.

Enchong, Julia deny 'break up' rumor

ABS-CBN talents Enchong Dee and Julia Montes denied that they broke up to prioritize their flourishing showbiz careers.

Both actors said there's was no split-up that happened, as they deny that they had been officially together.

No wedding yet for Jennylyn, Luis

JENNYLYN Mercado said she's not ready yet to tie the knot with boyfriend Luis Manzano but things are looking good between them, especially the actor's relationship with her son Alex Jazz.

She said they've discussed the idea of getting married in the future but, so far, no concrete plans yet. She said her main focus now is her son and showbiz career.

Richard defends wife from critics

CEBUANO actor Richard Yap denied that his wife is closely guarding him on the set of the hit morning series "Be Careful with My Heart."

Jolo goes on indefinite leave from showbiz

JOLO Revilla has gone on indefinite leave to focus on his vice gubernatorial run in Cavite province in the May 2013 elections.

"Nag lie low muna ako sa showbizness kasi naramdaman ko na ang calling ko ay nasa public service," he said.

Jodi okay with Jolo's family

"BE CAREFUL with My Heart" lead actress Jodi Sta. Maria said all is well between her and the family of rumored boyfriend, Jolo Revilla.

In numerous interviews Senator Bong Revilla and Congresswoman Lani Mercado said good words about Jodi. They said that the actress is very kind and easy to get along with.

Angel remembers Mico Sotto when working with Direk Ruel Bayani

ACTRESS Angel Locsin said it was a long-time dream of hers to work with director Ruel Bayani in the Metro Manila Film Festival movie “One More Try.”

Kris Bernal keen to do comedy

ACTRESS Kris Bernal wants to do more comedy projects next year.

Rocco, Sheena still friends

ACTOR Rocco Nacino said he and his fellow GMA talent Sheena Halili remain friends and still communicate with each other despite their busy schedules.

The two dated for a while but the "romance" eventually took a back seat due to their show biz commitments.

Kapuso stars celebrate Yuletide season in Cebu Saturday

IN THIS season of giving, several Kapuso stars have teamed up to offer smiles to their Kapusong Cebuano Saturday, December 15, via three simultaneous mall shows happening at 4 p.m.

Get mesmerized by the music and production numbers of Queen of Soul Jaya, RnB Prince Jay-R, and Prince of Soul Kris Lawrence at the Ayala Cebu Activity Center.

Solenn remains tight-lipped on love life

KAPUSO actress Solenn Heusaff said she wants to remain silent on her romantic life even though she's always in the limelight.

In her two-year relationship with Argentine businessman Nico Balzico, the television personality and product endorser hardly spoke about her love life.

Jake taking love slow

ACTOR Jake Cuenca said he is keen to take things slow when it comes to matters of the heart.

In a recent interview, the actor was asked about the status of his love life. Jake replied: "Okay lang... sakto lang."

Charo Santos-Concio is ABS-CBN's new chief

ABS-CBN Corporation announces the appointment of Charo Santos-Concio as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January of next year.

Ai-Ai concedes MMFF acting award to Nora

COMEDY Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas concedes the Best Actress trophy in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) to "Thy Womb" lead actress and Superstar Nora Aunor.

"Kay Ate Guy na lang. Okay lang po yun. Ayoko na pong lumaban kasi kung talagang pang acting yung sa kanya, kay Ate Guy na lang," the comedienne said in a recent interview.

Wizard garb helped McKellen re-conjure Gandalf

NEW YORK — Repeated filming delays almost caused Ian McKellen to quit his reprise as Gandalf the Grey in "The Hobbit" trilogy, a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings" in which he first played the wily wizard.

"It wasn't a simple offer," he said, recalling that in the two years since he first accepted the role, Peter Jackson pulled out as director, then replacement Guillermo del Toro dropped out, followed by Jackson becoming ill after he signed on again. "I just had to keep adjusting to the possibility that the film was never going to get made."

Christmas in Baguio music fest set Saturday

SINGERS in concerted efforts for a melodious Christmas in Baguio; would be the very apt description for the afternoon to evening musical festival on Dec. 15, at Upper Session road.

Kris has no billing issue with co-stars in 'Sisterakas'

QUEEN of All Media Kris Aquino doesn't mind whether or not she's on top of the billing of her latest Star Cinema movie "Sisterakas".

In the publicity materials presented during the press conference of the movie, Vice Ganda was listed first in the official poster of the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry. His photo together with that of the Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas were also the main feature in advertisements.

Jericho, Kristine receive reunion offer in Malaysia

JERICHO Rosales confirmed that he and his then on-screen partner, Kristine Hermosa, are being offered to reunite in one Malaysian production.

"There's an offer but not in the Philippines and we're looking at it pa. Hindi ko pa masabi," he said.

Kris on James: We are not okay

QUEEN of All Media Kris Aquino denied the earlier statement of her ex-husband, James Yap, that all is well between both of them.

"No, that's not true," said the TV host during the grand press launch of the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival movie, "Sisterakas."

Ai-Ai, Vic unaffected by MMFF competition

COMEDY Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas is confident that her friendship with Vic Sotto will not be affected by this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) rivalry in the box-office.

In an interview with the comedienne during the "Sisterakas" grand press launch, Ai-Ai said she is just doing her work and her relationship with Vic goes beyond showbizness.

All is well between Vice, Ai-Ai

TELEVISION host Vice Ganda said he is more comfortable working with Ai-Ai delas Alas now following the reported rift between them earlier this year.

The two star opposite Queen of All Media Kris Aquino in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry of Star Cinema entitled "Sisterakas."

Dingdong is a perfect gentleman says Angelica, Angel

ANGELICA Panganiban and Angel Locsin only have good words for leading man Dingdong Dantes.

The three will top bill upcoming 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry "One More Try" with Zanjoe Marudo. The flick is produced and distributed by Star Cinema.

'Pahiram ng Sandali' blessing to Max Collins

YOUNG actress Max Collins believes working opposite veteran and seasoned names in the entertainment business is one good way of ending her successful 2012.

After doing "Coffee Prince" as support to Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica, the young actress was given a chance to start in another primetime series entitled "Pahiram ng Sandali" and paired with leading man Dingdong Dantes. She's also working side-by-side award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino and actor Christopher de Leon in the said project.

Angel Locsin not ready yet to become a mom

ANGEL Locsin said she's not yet ready to become a mother after playing such role in her upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival entry "One More Try."

"Sa ngayon hindi pa. Maybe later?" she said.

Glaiza de Castro has no problem doing intimate scenes

ACTRESS Glaiza de Castro said doesn't have any problem sharing intimate scenes with co-star Dennis Trillo on the boob tube because they are both professional actors.

Jessica Soho goes to Compostela Valley for Pablo aftermath

THIS Sunday, December 9, on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS), award winning broadcast journalist Jessica Soho flies all the way to Compostela Valley to witness the massive destruction caused by Super typhoon Pablo.

Straight from Compostela Valley, Soho reports on the tragic fate of the Mindanaoans from the calamity—hectares and hectares of destroyed banana plantations, flashfloods with large rocks and logs, mudslides, communities wiped out, and helpless victims who lost not just their houses but their loved ones too.

Karylle finds healing in forgiving Dolphy

SINGER and The Kitchen Musical actress Karylle told Kris Aquino on Kris TV her long and solo journey on the road of forgiveness, which heals every wound, Manila Bulletin reported.

It seems that at the start, she did not have a smooth relationship with Dolphy, who was her mother Zsa Zsa Padilla’s long-time partner, the Bulletin reported. Her mom is the former wife of Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari, the dad of Karylle.