THE cast of 1980s hit movie Bagets reunited for a Christmas dinner last December 2.
Present during the reunion were Eula Valdes, Yayo Aguila, Cheska Iñigo, Raymond Lauchengco, Ramon Christopher "Monching" Gutierrez, and Herbert Bautista. Raymond was also joined by his wife Mia Lauchengo.
Except for Raymond, who is active in theater, and Herbert, who is currently the mayor of Quezon City, the rest of the main stars are still visible in the entertainment scene.
Eula, Yayo, Raymond, Cheska, and Monching posted some snapshots on their respective Instagram accounts.
Cheska became a bit sentimental in her caption, "I didn't have a high school barkada, instead I had these guys. Thank you Lord for sharing them with me. 34 years and counting..."
Meanwhile, Monching used the first verse of Bagets' theme song "Growing Up."
He wrote, "Here's to the old times and the best of new ones, here's to a song of glee, finding our way from illusions to reality."
Raymond's wife Mia was a "#salingpusa" because she was not part of the Bagets barkada. She poked fun at herself in the caption: "One of the most common comments in photos of this nature run along the lines of 'Girl in black dress, hu u?'"
Absent at the mini-reunion were Aga Muhlach and William Martinez, who are still active in showbiz; JC Bonnin, who is now a pastor in California, USA.; Jobelle Salvador, who is based in Tokyo, Japan, where she is finishing her "masters in baking."
Bagets was directed by the late Maryo J. Delos Reyes, and produced by Viva Films. It was shown in February 1984. Because of its success, Viva Films decided to produce a sequel in November 1984.
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For the first time, real life siblings Arjo Atayde and Ria Atayde will join forces in portraying the role of Armin and Rosedel Marin of Sibuyan Island.
In this week's Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode, witness how Arjo and Ria depict the lives of two barrio siblings as they fight for the future of their town.
In a pocket interview, Arjo says: "It's a heartwarming experience. I never knew na may ganun palang nangyayari in real life.”
On the other hand, Ria went ecstatic over her role.
"Sobrang mabigat ang role. I really cried a lot. Not only because the role required it, kaya lang talagang maiiyak ka sa kung ano talaga ang story behind. I can't believe may mga ganung story in real life. Please don't forget to watch this on December 8, this coming Saturday. It's a heart-braking story and at the same very inspirational.
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Joey de Leon visits new studio of Eat Bulaga! Before leaving their home studio in Broadway for so many decades, Joey visited their new home.
In December 4, Joey posted in his Instagram account with a photos of APT Studios, their new home for their daily show "Eat Bulaga."
"After the 6 a.m. mass at the Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus today, visited Eat Bulaga's new home!"
The studio is located strategically along Marcos Highway, in Marikina City. Last Dec 2, Joey already posted in his social media account with a photo of his co-hosts with a confirmation that the Eat Bulaga family will be moving to its new home.
"Matapos ang halos Pitong Libo at Dalawang Daang tanghaliang pinagsaluhan natin sa Broadway Studios, LILIPAT na kami ng bahay! Bisitahin ang bago naming haybols sa December 8!"