Our rapid-fire roundup of things happening in Philippine showbiz.
1. HOW ALDEN RICHARDS PREPARED FOR KISSING SCENE WITH MARIAN RIVERA
The young Kapuso star knows it’s no joke to be partnered with Marian Rivera so he makes sure he’s willing to do anything to make his performance in their new soap Carmela flawless. He’s changed his look (hello there sexy facial hair), shed off more pounds, and visits the gym more frequently. He also makes sure he’s kissing scene-ready every time. For example, they had to shoot one kissing scene for the soap’s music video so he made sure he brushed his teeth before that scene. More importantly, he made sure he was relaxed. He was so relaxed it took them just one take, actually. Alden shares, however, that Marian gave him some tips, like holding her chin and certain “hagods.” Can’t wait to see that. Oh, and those love scenes they’ll have soon, too.
See also: Alden is Marian’s new leading man
2. VILMA SANTOS WINS BEST ACTRESS AT THE DHAKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Congrats to the Star of All Seasons on her latest Best Actress trophy! The 60-year old governor of Batangas bagged the award for her flawless performance of a bit player in the movie Ekstra, which beat 21 other entries in the Australasian Film Competition section of the film festival in Bangladesh established in 1992.
See also: Ate Vi shocked by COMELEC’s order to vacate her post
3. ANGEL LOCSIN WANTS TO GET BACK TOGETHER WITH LUIS MANZANO
The Legal Wife star confessed on Buzz ng Bayan yesterday, Jan. 19, that she still loves her ex-boyfriend but clarified that they’re not getting back together. Well, yet – since she revealed that she wants to be with him again, adding that they’ve been doing a lot of talking. In fact, Luis is scheduled to have a big talk with Angel’s dad, too, very soon. Angel also said that she has fallen in love with Luis again especially because he’s matured and changed for the better.
See also: Angel still loves Luis
4. KRISTOFFER MARTIN VICTIM OF HIT AND RUN
The Kapuso star’s wheels got hit and run – and he was able to get the details of the a-hole who fled the scene. He posted a photo of the Toyota RAV 4 with plate number WTM898. The incident took place early morning of Jan. 18 and Kristoffer claims the driver was drunk but denied it even if he supposedly smelled of alcohol. The driver also threatened, “Uupakan kita pag di ka umalis” and basically told the actor to catch him if he could. The Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw actor has already reported the incident, which happened in Pasig City, to the police. (Photo: flinstuns Instagram account)
See also: Kristoffer still not over Joyce
5. RAFAEL ROSELL ENDS VOW OF CELIBACY
After being dumped by Malaya Lewandowski in 2009, the Kapuso star vowed to be celibate as part of his journey of life and self-discovery. He shared with Pep.ph that it was hard yet fulfilling and now that he’s proven something to himself, he’s ready to have some again!!! He’s back in the dating scene, and said that he missed “it.” Well, have fun, Rafael!!! (Photo: rafaelrosell Instagram account)
