Our rapid-fire roundup of things happening in Philippines showbiz.
1. THE BARRETTOS ARE STILL AT WAR
Marjorie Barretto has denied that she has patched things up with younger sister Claudine. “Wala, and I don’t want to talk about her,” she told ABS-CBN News during the launch of daughter Julia as the newest Modess ambassador. “I am with my family and the majority of my family, we are very close and tight.” Older sister Gretchen was with her during the interview, and she declined to talk with anyone. “No interview,” she said. “To avoid further damage. We are here to support Julia.” (Photo: marjbarretto Instagram account)
See also: Gretchen wants the old Claudine back
2. KIM CHIU KALOKALIKE RECEIVES FLOWERS FROM XIAN LIM
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Bea Binene is not the only one who got flowers from the Kapamilya actor, after he referred to Charmae Santos Viking, the Kim Chiu Kalokalike, as Bea Binene. Charmae herself received a bouquet from the actor. So it looks like everything is all right now. Well, Xian may be getting pogi points for his gesture, but some haters are commenting that he’s doing it for publicity, afraid his image will suffer after the incident. (Photo: Charmae Santos Viking Facebook page)
See also: Xian does not want to eat or talk or get a haircut
3. EUGENE DOMINGO NOMINATED AT THE 8TH ASIAN FILM AWARDS
Uge is at it again! The comedienne, who has proven that she can also effectively do drama, is nominated for a top acting prize at the awards. This is her second time to be nominated; her first was in 2012 for her role in Ang Babae sa Septic Tank. She lost. Hopefully, she wins this time, for her portrayal of a widowed woman in the Jun Lana film Barber’s Tale. Watch the trailer above – and wait for the ending.
4. SLATER YOUNG TO GO TO LONDON TO WATCH RACHELLE ANN GO IN MISS SAIGON
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The Kapuso singer is scheduled to go to London this March to play Gigi in the 2014 West End revival of Miss Saigon, and she recently shared that Slater, who’s dating her, said he’ll follow her there so he can watch. “Tignan natin kung totoo!” she told Pep.ph. (Photo: gorachelleann Instagram account)
See also: Rachelle Ann and other Pinoys make it to Miss Saigon
5. DINGDONG DANTES SAYS SOMETHING ABOUT EX-GF KARYLLE’S UPCOMING WEDDING
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Don’t you just love finding out what people have to say about their exes, especially when they’re about to get married already? Take Karylle, for example, who announced last Feb. 8 that she is going to walk the aisle with boyfriend Yael Yuzon this March. So what does her ex-boyfriend Dong have to say about all this? Pep.ph asked the Kapuso actor and he answered, “You know what, it’s a very… yung sacrament na yun, sobrang mahalaga para sa maraming Pilipino. And I’m sincerely glad and happy for her and her soon-to-be husband.” Glad Dong did it the gentlemanly way. Besides, he’s happy with girlfriend Marian Rivera himself, so we guess everything is all good with everyone. (Photo: imdongdantes Instagram account)
See also: Karylle celebrates her birthday by running for charity
