Showbiz in a snap: Anne Curtis is Dyesebel (and can still buy you), and other news

Our rapid-fire roundup of things happening in Philippine showbiz.

1. ANNE CURTIS IS NEW DYESEBEL

It’s confirmed: Anne “I can buy you” Curtis is the new Dyesebel. She discovered that she got the role just last Wednesday and has promised to do everything “para maging ibang level na Dyesebel.” The ABS-CBN show will also star Gerald Anderson and Sam Milby as her leading men.

See also: 8 “Anne Curtis can buy you” memes

2. KC CONCEPCION IS NOT DYESEBEL (DUH)

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Since it’s been announced that Anne Curtis is the new Dyesebel (above, duh), the Megadaughter, who was rumored to be a frontrunner for the role, won’t be playing a mermaid anytime soon then (duh). She tweeted, “Hi guys, sorry to disappoint, but I will NOT be playing “Dyesebel.” She revealed that she will be studying abroad for the first quarter of the year, and that she realized there’s so much more she can still learn about after doing a teleserye and a movie last year. (Photo: xtina_ontherocks Instagram account)

See also: KC not yet ready to commit again

3. ROSE FOSTANES IS LESBIAN

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Yup, the 47-year old Pinay caregiver/The X Factor Israel finalist likes girls. In facr, in an interview with the Associated Press carried by several news sites worldwide (such as interaksyon.com), she revealed that she misses her family AND girlfriend in the Philippines. In fact, there’s even a “That’s My Tomboy of Israel” Facebook page for Rose and has 16,000 likes, which has 3,000 more likes than Rose’s X Factor Israel page.

See also: Rose performs “Beautiful” and “Born This Way”

4. MARIAN RIVERA WINS BEST FOREIGN ARTIST AWARD IN VIETNAM

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Congrats to the Kapuso actress who won the award in Vietnam’s Face of the Year 2014 Awards of Today TV. She uploaded a “thank you” post in Instagram yesterday, Jan. 9, thanking the Vietnamese audience, adding that it means a lot to her that they enjoy her performances and work. Marian, who will also be seen in the new soap Carmela together with hottie Alden Richards, promised she will “always strive to be even better to deserve your support.” (Photo: therealmarian Instagram account)

See also: Marian mobbed in Vietnam

5. PAULO AVELINO GETS YET ANOTHER SHOW

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The Kapamilya hunk’s show Honesto may still be on air, but you’ll see him in yet another show, Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon, where he’ll be paired with Bea Alonzo. Favorite? He doesn’t think so. He told Pep.ph that whatever is happening in his career right now is all because of hard work. (Photo: realpauloavelino Instagram account)

See also: Paulo and KC are dating




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