Our rapid-fire roundup of things happening in Philippine showbiz:
1. CHARICE WILL MARRY GF ALYSSA
The just-came-out singer told The Buzz yesterday, Sept. 15, that she will marry her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano “in the future.”
She explained, “Malinaw sa akin, nakikita ko siya sa future ko. Di ko masasabing matagal pa. Siya na talaga!”
Charice shared how Alyssa has been her source of strength for the last 10 years that they’ve known each other, adding that when they became a couple, it was a dream come true for her. “Pinaka the best yun sa akin dahil first time kong naipaglaban ng sobra yung taong mahal ko.”
2. DINGDONG DANTES STAYS WITH GMA 7
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It’s confirmed: Dong remains a Kapuso after he signed a five-year contract with GMA Network, Inc. last Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Manila Polo Club. The talented actor has been with the station for 15 years and it’s sweet how he explained that GMA was with him when he started to dream, when he didn’t know the direction his life was taking, and when he failed. “They were always there to help me fulfil my dreams,” he said. “That support is beyond just being a company, a network, and just a house that holds my talent, but a home. I consider this my home where my heart truly belongs.”
Awww. Dong is currently taping for his new show called Genesis, which will premiere this Oct. 7.
3. VIN DIESEL TO SHOOT FILM IN PH
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The Hollywood star, who was in the country last May for the Asian premiere of his flick Fast & Furious 6, is coming back, this time to shoot a new movie called XXX: The Return of Xander Cage. Vin told The Philippine Star columnist Ricky Lo that when he was in the Philippines, he knew he was going back some other time. “Every minute I was [in the Philippines] I saw so much beauty. You know why? Because whether you are a star or a street vendor, you are embraced with warmth and hospitality. The people’s smile was genuine,” said Vin, who wants to go check out the beaches when he returns to the Philippines.
See you soon, Vin!
4. CARLA ABELLANA IS NOW A SINGER
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Carla’s on a roll! The star of My Husband’s Lover isn’t just having a grand time as an actress (MHL continues to get great ratings and feedback AND she’s getting ready for a movie with MHL co-star Tom Rodriguez), she’s also growing as an artist with her inking of a recording contract with Universal Records last month. Not a lot of people know about this but she surprised everyone by singing her first single, a cover of Toni Daya’s “Kung Alam Mo Lang,” on Sunday All Stars yesterday.
5. 8 CONTESTANTS REMAIN ON ‘THE VOICE PH’
Another round of elimination took place on The Voice of the Philippines last night. Here’s what happened:
Team Sarah
Klarisse de Guzman’s rendition of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” sent Eva delos Santos, who sang “Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin,” packing.
Team Bamboo
Isabella Fabregas performed an impressive version of Alicia Keys’ “No One” mashed up with Black Eyed Peas’ “Where is the Love,” but in the end, Myk Perez moved on to the next round with his rendition of Adele’s “Chasing Pavements.”
Team Lea
Radha wowed everyone with a raw and emotional performance of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time,” winning over Kimpoy Mainit, who sand SWV’s “Weak.”
Team Apl
Janice Javier took on Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools” and emerged as the one to move on to the next round, sending Jessica Reynoso, who covered Regine Velasquez’s “Ikaw,” home.
Next week, four more contestants will be eliminated, leaving the last four to compete for the title.
