Koreen Medina is Mutya Ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific 2013

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Mutya Ng Pilipinas line up possess really beautiful faces, gorgeous body and outstanding talent. No wonder our representatives in international pageants is going to bring the crown again just as what happened to the last year's title holders.

Photos and Videos by Carlo Valenzona

Mutya ng Pilipinas President Ms. Jacqueline Tan and Renee Salud Team did a good job in choosing the qualified 31 candidates for this year's Mutya Ng Pilipinas.

Mutya ng Pilipinas has been successful in it's 45th Edition beauty pageant!

The grand coronation night was held July 26, 2013 at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City Taguig and will be telecast on GMA 7 on Sunday 10 AM.

This year's pageant was hosted by Chris Tiu, Pat Fernandez and two lovely former Mutya beautyqueens.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 winners gets the crown and will get P1-Million worth of combined cash and gift items, AIM scholarship and will represent the country to international pageants.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 Winners are:

MUTYA NG PILIPINAS ASIA PACIFIC INTL 2013: #21 Koreen Medina

MUTYA NG PILIPINAS TOURISM INTL 2013: #6 Angeli Dione Gomez

1st runner up: Mutya #13 Maureen Montagne of Arizona

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2nd runner up: #20 Catherine Denise Trivino, Sta Rosa, Laguna

Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities 2013: #15 Asdis Liza Karlsdottir

The top 10 Finalists are:

#31 Nazita Reyhanian 

#15 Asdis Liza Karlsdottir 

#14 Maureen Ann Montagne 

#6 Angeli Dione Gomez 

#20 Catherine Denise Trevino 

#16 Joselle Mariano 

#9 Zandra Flores 

#29 Vina Openiano 

#21 Koreen Medina 

#22 Kristian Aubrey Nolasco

Koreen Medina got majority of the Awards during pre-pageant. 

The minor awards are: 

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 - Friendship - Ivy Camille Villanueva 

Mutya ng Zen institute - Koreen Medina 

Mutya ng Crimson - Koreen Medina 

Mutya ng Lancaster Hotel Manila - Koreen Medina 

Mutya ng Mags - Joselle Mariano 

Mutya ng Informatics - Catherine Denise Trivino 

Mutya ng Crimson - Angeli Dione Gomez 

Mutya ng IVI Collagen - Koreen Medina

Last year's winners are:

2012 Asia Pacific Camille Guevarra 

2012 Tourism Intl Razzini Alexis Gomez 

2nd runner up Larah Lacap, 

1st runner up Emma Tiglao

They did a glorious farewell walk before the winners were announced

Question and Answer Portion

#15 Asdis Liza Karlsdottir

What moment in your life has molded you? Asdis Liza Karlsdottir: The way my family raised me. They taught me to be warm, kind and hospitable

#31 Nazita Reyhanian 

Do you believe that Filipino women are now at par with Filipino men? Nazita Reyhanian: Doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman. You shouldn’t base it on age, gender and ethnicity. I believe that everyone is equal.

#6 Angeli Dione Gomez 

What can Western women learn from Filipinas? Angeli Dione Gomez: Western women can learn our virtues and culture

#14 Maureen Ann Montagne 

Aside from being beautiful, what makes the Filipina stand out in international pageants! Maureen Ann Montagne: The Filipino determination really does help. A good heart, determination, a beautiful soul.

#20 Catherine Denise Trevino 

Do we need more laws more protection of women in the Philippines? Catherine Denise Trevino: We need more laws. I very much appreciate the support for the RH Bill.

#16 Joselle Mariano 

As a young Pinay, what should you prioritize? Joselle Mariano: I would prioritize my studies because it helps you compete in pageants with pride and dignity

#9 Zandra Flores 

Aside from beauty tourism, what other causes would you like to support? Zandra Flores: I want to be involved in the security of the place, the cleanliness, that the transport be made easy, easy currency exchange and promote Pangasinan.

#29 Vina Openiano 

Who do you think is a role model for Filipinas? Vina Openiano: Janine Tugonon because she brought honor to our country

#21 Koreen Medina: 

What defines a Filipino woman? Beauty, character or intelligence. Explain. Koreen Medina: Character. It shows how you were raised. The people around you. Your family is very important.

 #22 Kristian Aubrey Nolasco

How does a Filipina keep up with fast-changing times?
Kristian Nolasco: Strength of character because it gives you substance, not just a pretty face.

One of the best answer was from Mutya Candidate Zandra Flores of Pangasinan and Koreen Medina of Quezon City.

June Macasaet, 2012 Manhunt International

June Macasaet, The 2012 Manhunt International Winner and Century Tuna Superbod Finalist J bares his sexy hot body for the HIV Awareness campaign!

On the newest online billboard of the HIV Awareness advocacy group called Love Yourself, June posed exposing his abs and chiseled body to encourage men to undergo HIV testing.

With a theme of "The Sexiest Thing a Man Can Do," check out June Macasaet sizzling campaign below:

Macasaet joins the other personalities who bare skin for HIV campaign and counseling namely Kit Guerra of Philippine Volcanoes Rugby Team, Carlito Rosalindo Jr., of Mr. Gay World Philippines 2012, and Jeremy Favia of TV5 Celebrity Chef. June rose in fame last year after vesting the other hunk contestants from the different part of the world in the prestige Manhunt International male pageant!

Clarize Angelica Barrameda won first runner-Up in Miss Southeast Asian 2013

Miss Southeast Asian 2013 winners: 
Butsaban Rueangphairot from Bangkok, Thailand (center) was crowned Miss Southeast Asian 2013. Philippines’ Clarize Angelica Barrameda (in red gown) is first runner-up while Indonesia’s Angel Jawiraka won third runner-up. ~ Photo from the pageant’s Facebook page.

Angelica Barrameda, the Filipina beauty from Caloocan City placed second to the grand winner, Butsaban Rueangphairot from Bangkok, Thailand. Third Runner-Up is Merauke, Indonesia’s Angel Jawiraka.

Miss World Philippines 2013 details

July 21 is the general screening date Sunday to be held at the SM Mall of Asia.

In becoming Official Candidates for the August 18 finals aspirants should make it to the final screening two days at the Solaire Resorts and Casino

The pageant this year is to be telecast by GMA-7. Goodbye to TV 5

Prizes are 1 Million Pesos and SMDC condo

Queenie Rehman of course is going to crown her successor.

Rumor has it, Megan Young is an aspirant of this pageant.

Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss USA

Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender person to compete in a Miss California pageant, expressed her excitement on Anderson Live.

The 26-year-old Wenzel discussed being Miss USA's first transgender contestant after the pageant changed its rules. 

Kylan Arianna Wenzel was born on October 14, 1986 in Daegu, South Korea. She was born to a German-American father, and a South Korean mother. She has a twin brother, and was primarily raised by her father and step-mother.

At the age of 2, her family was stationed at Clark Air Base, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. In June of 1991 the air force base was evacuated when the volcano, Mount Pinatubo erupted. She arrived in the United States for the very first time that summer.

Being in a military family she has lived in many states and countries. Upon graduating high school, she accepted admission to the University of Washington in Seattle despite her heart being set on an education in London.

In 2009 she moved to California to pursue a career in entertainment.
She had her life changing surgery in August of 2012. She competed in the Miss California USA 2013 pageant in January 2013 as the first transgender woman in the United States to compete for a state title. She did not make the final Top 20. She is honored to have been a pioneer in an industry she describes as being a "cookie cutter".

Kylan has appeared on Anderson Cooper Live and The Ricki Lake Show. She hopes to make many more TV appearances and eventually a career in television. She is continuing her education with intentions to transfer to the University of California in Los Angeles.

She currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Source: www.kylanariannawenzel.com

Sofia Andres is Sari in the movie "Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig!"

Sofia Andres is currently working for the upcoming movie under Star Cinema. She is undergoing acting workshops. Watch out for the release of the movie "Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig!" coming soon in theaters.

 

Star Magic Actress Michelle Vito stars in MMFF Movie "PAGPAG"

'Pagpag' will be a co production of Star Cinema and Regal Films, the two big film production in the country. Dominic Roque, Michelle Vito and CJ Navato will be seen also in the project and it is directed by Frasco Mortiz.

Koreen Medina, Mutya ng Sheridan 2013

Congratulations to Koreen Medina, Mutya ng Quezon City for winning the "Mutya ng Sheridan 2013" award last July 14 2013 during the swimsuit competition at Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa! This award is one of the most prestigious special award as Sheridan Beach Resort And Spa is the Official Home Resort of Mutya ng Pilipinas! #MutyaNgPilipinas2013

Miss Philippines Gloria Diaz is Miss Universe 1969

Question: "If a man from the moon landed in your hometown, what would you do to entertain him?" Answer: "Oh! Uh, just the same things I do. I think if he has been on the moon for so long, I think when he comes over he wants a change, I guess."

Miami Beach, Florida, USA- July 19,1969

Winner: PHILIPPINES - Gloria Díaz
1st Runner Up: FINLAND - Harriet Eriksson
2nd Runner Up: AUSTRALIA - Joanne Barret
3rd Runner Up: ISRAEL - Chava Levy
4th Runner Up: JAPAN - Kikuyo Osuka

Sofia Andres is the cover girl for Configirl Candy Magazine July issue

Configirl Candy Magazine July 2013 issue

 

Official poster of Got To Believe

Official poster of Got To Believe under Star Cinema

Kathryn and Daniel, will be joined by Liza Soberano, Ingrid dela Paz, Alex Diaz, Julian Estrada, Jon Lucas, Ian Veneracion, Carmina Villaroel and newest Kapamilyas Manilyn Reynes and Benjie Paras.

Miss Asia-Pacific World Pageant

One of top 5 most prestigious international beauty contests. The 21st century Asian intelligent leaders to innovative ideas regarding the Beauty/Talent event, deserve much more in the 21st Century.

Looking for Philippines representative talented candidate now.

Send e-mail at gmtvmanila@gmail.com send your profile,passport copy, and contact no.

31 Candidates of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013

Courtesy of Rappler.com 

Aside from Miss Earth, Miss World and BB Pilipinas, another interesting beauty pageant in the Philippines is the Mutya ng Pilipinas.

On Wednesday Official Candidates of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013 parade in their swimsuits at the Press Presentation held at the Hotel H2O, The Official Hotel of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013!

This years pageant is considered to have the most number of beautiful and talented candidates

31 hopefuls vie for the title of this years Mutya ng Pilipinas.

1. Allison Almario - Canada
2. Shella May Las Piñas - Dumaguete City
3. Sumaya Abu Alhalawa - Lipa City, Batangas
4. Alyanna Mikaela Cagandahan - Sta Cruz, Laguna
5. Ma. Elena Jose - Angeles City
6. Angeli Dione Gomez - Cebu City
7. Princess Diana Mindermann - Bacolod City
8. Jenny Vhet Zabate - Lapu-Lapu City
9. Zandra Flores - Pangasinan
10. Marjorie Acuna - Gerona, Tarlac
11. Marichat Evaristo - Bacolor, Pampanga
12. Jessarie Dumaguing - Province of Palawan
13. Maureen Ann Montagne - Arizona
14. Tishiana Mann - California
15. Asdis Liza Karsdottir - Iceland
16. Joselle Mariano - Cavite City
17. Crizel Jayn Quidlat - Iligan City
18. Jan Krisnah Catague - Province of Iloilo
19. Greta Lovisa Buco - Cainta, Rizal
20. Catherine Denise Trivino - Sta Rosa, Laguna
21. Koreen Medina - Quezon City
22. Kristian Aubrey Nolasco - Caloocan City
23. Ednorance Agustin - Davao City
24. Madison Elliot - Maryland
25. Hazel Corral Cabuyao - Laguna
26. Ivy Camille Villanueva - Central Luzon
27. Victoria Humblet - Germany
28. Precoius Joy Masiclat - Mabalacat City
29. Vina Openiano - Province of Laguna
30. Nelda Ibe - Province of Tarlac
31. Nazita Reyhanian - Scandinavia

This pageant is organized by franchise holder Jacqueline Tan.

The swimwear competition will be held on July 14 at the Sheridan Beach Resort in Palawan.

While The main pageant will be held on July 26 in NBC Tent, Taguig.

BODY SHOTS X 2013

BODY SHOTS X 2013 proclaimed two new winners this year. Ariane Garganian and Cedric Evan Vergonia

The pair won in the most prestigious modeling search in the country during the Finals night held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila last June 27, 2013.

Ricky Castillo

Koreen Medina Mutya ng Pilipinas '13 and Miss Universe Poland 2013 Paulina Krupińska

Sabi nila may Pagkaka-awig daw sina:
 
Koreen Medina Mutya ng Pilipinas '13 and Miss Universe Poland 2013 Paulina Krupińska

Guys kayo ang humusga : Kaloka or Kalokalike

Mister International Philippines

Gil Wagas is Mister International Philippines. The pageant was held on June 21 at the Fil-Oil Flying V Arena in San Juan City, Metro Manila.

The 21-year-old former UE Red Warriors and model

He came from Lapu Lapu City, Cebu and bested a total of 23 contestants in the biggest male pageant in the country today.

Gil stands at 6 foot 3 and has a wide body, he was also one of the favorite contestant who joined the competition.

Gil Wagas will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Mister International 2013 world finals to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Top 3 winners are Wilfredo Placencia, Jr. from Dumaguete was adjudged as first runner-up while Jeffrey Sanchez from Bacolod ranked at second runner-up.

The Mister International Philippines pageant was hosted by Miss Earth Air 2012 Stephany Stefanowitz and radio celebrity Chico Garcia.

Attended by Mister Singapore 2012 Ron Teh, Mister International owner Alan Sim and reigning Mister International 2012 Ali Hammoud from Lebanon.

Manhunt Singapore finalists

The Manhunt Singapore finalists are revealed to the press with much fanfare! 

Fresh from Singapore, the region and even China have widely reported the happenings. 

Manhunt Philippines 2013

Manhunt Philippines 2013 recruiting now! 

Can you carry on the torch for the Philippines?

Mr. & Ms. Chinatown Philippines 2013 Grand WInners

Mr. & Ms. Chinatown Philippines 2013 Grand Coronation was held at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

This years Mr & Ms. Chinatown Philippines winners are Rolini Pineda and Randy See

1st runners up - Maricon Cho and Jerome Tan

2nd runners up -  Sky Yang and Michelle Sy

   

Mutya ng Pilipinas Candidate Koreen Medina

Koreen Medina, candidate no. 37 in this year's Mutya ng Pilipinas, is one of the top contenders in the pageant.

Koreen is under Star Magic and is the most recent winner of ABS-CBN's HYY - MY GIRL 2012, Grand Champion of COCA COLA Music Talent Seach 2011 and Winner of NCR Ms. Fashionista 2011

Of Spanish descent, Koreen is currently taking up Associate in Arts at the University of the Philippines.

Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2013

MANILA -- Two modern Chinese-Filipinos bested 30 other male and female candidates in the recently concluded Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines 2013.

"Tsinoys" Randy See and Rolini Lim Pineda were crowned Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines, respectively, during the coronation night on Sunday at the Resorts World Manila.

See, a self-confessed "lola's boy," also won the Best in Active and Informal Wear awards, while Interior Design student Pineda grabbed the Best in Evening Gown award.

Here are the other winners of the 2013 Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines:

First runners-up:

Jerome Edward Tan

Maricon Cho

Second runners-up:

Skye Yang

Michelle Marie Sy

Special Awards:

Mr. Photogenic: Skye Yang

Ms. Photogenic: Jerene Tan

Mr. Congeniality: Jose Miguel Lasala

Ms. Congeniality: Marichon Cho

Mr. Talent: Oliver Chen

Ms. Talent: Jerene Tan

Best in cultural attire: Anna Patricia Tan

Best in active wear: Randy See

Best in swimsuit: Marichon Cho

Best in informal wear: Randy See

Best in evening gown: Rolini Lim Pineda

Those who made it to the top 12 of the pageant were Sydney Du, Jose Miguel Lasala, Jaime Lim Ripoll, Sheryl Elaine Chua, Samantha Jade Dy, and Catherine Yao.

"Tsinoys" Xian Lim, Enchong Dee and Gretchen Ho hosted the pageant while actress-host Alex Gonzaga replaced Kim Chiu, whose mother died recently.

Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Philippines is a celebration of Chinese-Filipino culture and beauty in modern times, amid territorial disputes between the Philippines and China. Source ABS CBN News

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2013, is the 45th edition of Mutya ng Pilipinas, Inc., to be held on July 27th at a venue later to be announced. 

The reigning queens, Camille Guevarra, Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific (Intercontinental) 2012 and Rizzini Alexis Gomez, Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism 2012 will crown their successors. The 2 winners will compete at the 2013 Miss Intercontinental and 2013/2014 Miss Tourism International pageants respectively.

Body Shots Model Search 2013

Body Shots X 2013: The Comeback of the Largest and Most Prestigious Model Search in the Philippines

The show isn’t over for the largest and most prestigious model search event in the Philippines, Bodyshots! As the news is spreading like wildfire, Bodyshots Model Search is making a comeback this 2013 with a much bigger, better and more exciting program than ever. 

Having launched the careers of some of the celebrities and models we know today since FDAP initiated the groundwork for the first competition in 1986, Bodyshots is truly considered to be your passport to the industry. Some of the alumni of the competition include Eric Quizon, Marina Benipayo, Wilma Doesnt, Zanjoe Marudo, John Estrada, Hayden Kho, Joan Bitagcol, Rachel Soriano, Lucia Santiago, and Francine Prieto. 

Bodyshots undeniably raised the bar of the Philippine fashion modeling industry. Since its inception, FDAP endeavored to discover young but promising and professional modeling talents with an aim to establish the Philippines as Asia’s foremost source of fashion models.

The Fashion Designers Association of The Philippines (FDAP) in cooperation with Resorts World Manila is proud to announce the hosting of the Bodyshots X 2013 Model Search Philippines. Its nationwide screening was held last May 18 – 19, and out of the 150 models who auditioned, only 15 men and 15 women were chosen as the finalists for the competition. TheGrand Finals Night is set on June 27 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. But before the big event, all are invited to come and swing by at the The Plaza in Resorts World Manila as the finalists strut their stuff at the Fashion Shows on June 12, 17 and 18 at 6:00 pm. 

Carla Abellana finds “My Husband’s Lover” her most successful project yet

When kapuso actress Carla Abellana began working on the series, “My Husband’s Lover,” she was quite anxious about how the series might be received especially by conservative viewers who might be “allergic” to the controversial topic of homosexuality and homosexual relations.

“My Husband’s Lover” is a story that revolves around Lally (Carla’s character) who marries a closet bisexual named Vincent (Tom Rodriguez) who has not gotten over his feelings for his ex-boyfriend Eric (Dennis Trillo).  

After parting ways with Eric when he decided to go abroad, Vincent (a bisexual) fell in love with Lally, an innocent but responsible woman.  Just a few months later, Lally became pregnant – albeit, unplanned – and so Vincent decided to marry her.  Several years later, Eric returns to the country with the hope of rekindling the old flame with Vincent but it was too late – he later learned that Vincent had married.  Eric was devastated.

Although the series touches on the homosexual relationship between Vincent and Eric, Lally perspective serves as the pivot of its story. 

To many, the show owes its success to the uniqueness of its story and its boldness to discuss a very controversial topic, which in many communities are still considered taboo. 

Since the launch of the series in June, it has consistently been a trending topic in the Philippines and in several episodes, worldwide, in the micro-blogging site Twitter.  It is also widely discussed in other social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram, in blogs and in the mainstream media.

In an interview by GMANetwork.com during the mall show of “My Husband’s Lover” in Imus, Cavite, Carla claimed that she thinks that the show is her most successful TV project yet.

“Ito yung masasabi kong pinaka-successful kong project at feel ko na pinaka-blessed ako,” she said.

She added that she is overwhelmed by how warmly the show was received by the viewers.

“Honestly hindi ko ineexpect talaga kasi ako naman kapag nabibigyan ng project grateful ako, I put all my focus pero hindi talaga ako nag-eexpect ng kahit ano kasi ayaw kong ma-disappoint or ma-distract,” shared the actress.

Carla speaks proudly about the series.

“Kakaiba siya, it’s the first time talaga na may kakaibang pasabog, medyo risky pero nagsugal talaga ang GMA ganun naman talaga tayo sa GMA, we take risks at natutuwa tayo na tinanggap naman ng mga tao ang programa,” she said.

Don’t miss out on the hottest topic every one is talking about! Watch “My Husband’s Lover” airing from Monday to Friday, after “Mundo Mo’y Akin” (approx. 9:30pm) on GMA-7.

Follow the show’s official account on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myhusbandslover) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/myhusbandslover) for more updates.

Marian Rivera is My Lady Boss

“Actually, ‘pag nag-roll ang camera hindi na ako si Marian Rivera, ako na si Evelyn,” quipped Marian. “As Evelyn, inenjoy ko si Zack (Richard’s character),” she continued.

As much as possible, Marian avoids doing very intimate kissing scenes with his leading men in TV series and films and she does not easily agree to doing bed scenes unless the story really calls for it.

“Malaki ang tiwala ko kay Chard (Richard). Besides, ever since naman na nagkatrabaho kami hindi naman siya nag-take advantage sa akin at siya mismo ‘yong umaalalay sa akin e,” shared the actress.

She clarified, however, that in her seven years in the business, she has not experienced being taken advantage of by any of her previous leading men.

“Siguro ‘yon ‘yong isa sa dahilan kung bakit proud ako sa sarili ko kasi kahit sino ang naka-eksena ko, never kong naramdaman na hindi ako nirespeto,” she said.

It is not Marian’s first time to work in a movie with Richard. In fact, their first movie team up was in the romantic-comedy film “My Best Friend’s Girlfriend (My BFGF),” which was released almost five years ago (2008).

Marian says a lot has changed between her working relationship with Richard during the “My BFGF” days and now in “My Lady Boss.”

“Nung nakatrabaho ko siya sa “My BFGF,” he was very okay, sincere at sweet siya sa lahat pero ngayon parang mas malalim yung pagiging ganoon niya sa akin,” said Marian about Richard. “Minsan niloko ko siya na nagugutom ako at gusto ko nito tapos dinalhan niya ako ng food pero hindi lang ako ha; lahat ng taong nandito dinalhan niya ng food. Mas naging sweet siya, mas lumawak yung pag-iisip niya tungkol sa pagkakaibigan naming dalawa. Masarap siyang kasama. ‘Yun din siguro yung isang espesiyal sa aming dalawa: ‘pag magkasama kaming dalawa, although alam naming trabaho ‘to at pinagbubutihan namin, ineenjoy pa rin namin.”

“May mga times na kahit seryoso ‘yung eksena namin tawa lang kami nang tawa. Ang saya lang. Hindi mo maramdaman ‘yong pressure sa set. Nag-uusap kaming dalawa kung anu-ano yung makakabuti para sa eksena namin. Nagsusuggest kami sa isa’t isa – isang bagay na hindi namin nagawa dati,” Marian added.

Although Marian and Richard are both in a relationship, they still manage to be convincingly sweet on-cam. Marian spills the beans.

“Siguro kasi mas lumalim na ‘yong samahan naming dalawa. Akala ko kasi since after the ‘My BFGF’ ay hindi na kami ulit nagkasama sa soap opera o sa isang pelikula magkakaroon na kahit papaano ng ‘wall’ o magkakahiyaan pero unexpectedly, nagkaroon pa kami ng mas matinding bonding, mas lumalim pa yun samahan namin, mas nakilala pa namin ang isa’t isa,” she explained.

Unlike “My BFGF,” “My Lady Boss” promises to be “sexier,” “wilder” and more “intense” without of course dropping the comedy portion. In fact, apart from the very passionate kissing scene, Marian and Richard also have several bed scenes in the movie.

“Kasi sa ‘My BFGF’ bakya talaga ‘yong character ko dun e, dito kasi hindi. So first time ko sa isang pelikula na magiging maldita ako, at lalambot, at maiinlove at migiging ‘wild’ sa huli,” Marian revealed. “Medyo kakaiba ito para sa akin. Siguro it’s about time na i-open ko na ‘yong pinto ko para sa ganitong klaseng eksena (laughs).”

”My Lady Boss” is a joint production of GMA Films and Regal Films and is directed by Jade Castro. It will hit nationwide theatres soon.

Sofia Andres feels lucky in Princess and I

Currently playing the role of Mikay’s younger sister Dindi Maghirang in the number one Primetime Bida series Princess and I, Sofia Andres admitted she feels very lucky to have become part of such a successful project, especially since this is also her first television series. “I’m really blessed na makasama kami dito sa Princess and I. 

Ito yung first ko na teleserye. Sa show na ito talagang nag-pray talaga ako every Wednesday, nagba-Baclaran ako. Para maging parte nito, nag-audition ako, pinabalik ako ng apat na beses for that so parang sa akin na talaga yung role,” she recalled.

The 14-year-old model-turned-actress is currently a high school sophomore who wants to continue her career in acting. “Nung three years old ako, nag-commercial ako tapos nagtuloy-tuloy na yung commercials ko tapos print ads sa magazines. Nag-start na dun yung audition ko sa Star Magic tapos tuloy-tuloy na,” she said.

Now that her onscreen pairing with Princess and I co-star Khalil Ramos is gaining more and more fans, Sofia said she is happy that people support them. “Siyempre masayang-masaya ako dahil ngayon ko lang talaga na-experience itong gumawa ng teleserye with Khalil, Quen (Enrique Gil), Kathryn (Bernardo), and DJ (Daniel Padilla). Talagang I’m so blessed. Parang ang saya-saya ko talaga. Ito yung dream ko. Masayang-masaya ako dahil nag-click agad and effective naman yung love team namin so parang nakaka-shock na dumadami yung followers, ng mga fans ng SofLil, KinDi. Nakakagulat din talaga,” she admitted.

Sofia said Khalil has also been very helpful to her during their scenes together. “Okay naman mabait naman siya, pogi rin naman (laughs). Okay siya, tumutulong siya, sinusuportahan niya ako pag may something na scene na hindi ako maka-connect sa kanya, tumutulong naman siya. Mabait siya talaga,” she admitted.

Sofia said that even though they are both newcomers in acting, Khalil has done a lot in lessening her nervousness on the set. “Oo naman, nakatulong siya siyempre. As in may scene kami na yayakapin ko siya, ganyan. Eh parang naiilang ako, so sasabihin niya, ‘Sofia higpitan mo pa, okay lang sa akin.’ (laughs). Parang ako nahiya ako kasi sa scene na yun. Sumu-support talaga siya sa akin,” she shared.

Sofia admitted that it doesn’t hurt that she finds the singer-actor attractive as well. “First impression ko sa kanya suplado siya (laugh). Tahimik siya eh. Parang wala kaming kibuan, ganun. Kaya wala pa masyadong bonding. Ngayon meron naman konti. Nag-uusap naman kami ng konti, okay lang. Ang attractive kasi sa kanya yung eyes niya, yun. Actually hindi ko alam na from Pilipinas Got Talent pala siya, sikat pala ito, ganun. Dito ko lang nalaman na from PGT siya,” she revealed.

When asked what personality trait she likes most about Khalil, Sofia immediately answered, “Yung ugali niya na lagi siyang nagpapatawa. Lagi siyang naka-wacky face. Ewan ko bakit ganun siya, ang weird niya talaga (laughs). Tahimik siya pero may sometimes siya (laughs). Hindi pa naman kami ganun ka-close. Papunta na dun (laughs).” source: http://push.abs-cbn.com

Richard Quan, from actor to passion

The passion that drives Richard Quan

The dictionary defines passion as an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. This is the force that drives character actor Richard Quan. Since his first appearance as the other man in the Reyna Films’ classic Saan Ka Man Naroon? that starred the phenomenal love team of Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, Quan, continues his love affair with show business, with this burning passion that fuels him to offer the finest in all the roles he portrays.

Film aficionados were most impressed with his performance as the tahong vendor father of JM de Guzman, in the Cinemalaya 2012 favorite Intoy Siyokoy.

Quan’s remarkable moment – caught his wife playing fire with another, he backed away quietly from the on-going transgression, crushed and disillusioned, this accidental discovery led to his plummet, a most tragic death that left his son Intoy orphaned. 

This July, Richard is part of another Cinemalaya entry, “The Liars,” written by Senedy Que with multi-awarded film master Gil Portes as director.

The film is based on a real-life sports scandal that presents the incredible rise and the humiliating fall of an unprivileged Filipino baseball team of young boys in an international baseball competition in the 1990s.
“I play one of the fathers of the kids na part of the team who has no conscience,” Quan speaks of his role. “Wala siyang pakialam sa mga consequences of his actions. All he wanted was the glory and the fame, and of course, the money that comes with it.”

“When the offered it to me, I was immediately attracted to the character because portraying a person who, as they say, belongs to the dark side is always challenging,” the actor quips. “Pag kinaiinisan at bwisit na bwisit ang mga audiences with my portrayal, it feels good. It is more fun and fulfilling, honestly.”
Richard adds, “I am very choosy with the films that I do, I always want them to say something, to impart lessons or at least, make people think, reflect. Dapat they inspire people to change.”

Other cast members are Jan Harley Hicana, Jim Rocky Tangco, John Michael Bonapos as the kids, with Alessandra de Rossi, Cris Villanueva, Victor Basa, and Arnold Reyes.

Another very important project that he involved with is “Ang Sugo,” the bio-film about Ka Felix Manalo, the founder and patriarch of Iglesia ni Cristo.

“It is work and a very big responsibility, that is how I see this project,” Richard states with a smile “I am very proud of this film.”

Carrying on, “The whole process of creating a film, there is really no sure formula, kahit may ganoon ka kagandang script, mahusay anf artistic and production staff mo, the outcome, naiiba pa rin. So, I’m hoping lang na everything will fall into place at magiging one of the best if not the best ang movie ito, and that the public, watches it.”

Richard ends. “In the nearest future I plan to produce. Whether it is a TCV show or a film, my motivation is, it’s not na pagkakakitaan ko lang siya but because, it is socially relevant, it is saying something. It is challenging the status quo. Dapat from the script pa lang, it will stir the passion. Up to this day, that passion in me, is my guide, it drives me to be part of good films and TV projects ”

“Liars,” under the direction of Gil Portes, is part of CINEMALAYA 2013, July 26 to August 4, 2013 in CCP theaters, Trinoma, Greenbelt, and Alabang Town Center Cinemas.