"CAREGIVER" Magiging Top Grosser Para Sa 2008!!! Walang takot naming sasabihin, na ang 15th anniversary special offering nang STAR CINEMA na "Caregiver" ang magiging top and certified blockbuster movie for 2008. May prediction kami na kikita ang pelikula na ito nang mahigit sa 200 Milyon pesos. Sa ganda at galing nang pagkakagawa nang pelikula na ito, manhid lang ang hindi manonood nito. Sa husay na pinakita nang megastar Sharon Cuneta, trailer pa lang kikilabutan ka na. Pang grandslam best actress ang pinakita niyang husay.
Manonood ako nang pelikulang ito. Dahil hindi sayang ang 100 pesos ko sa panonood nito. Kahit tatlong beses ko ito panoorin, hindi ako manghihinayang. JoKer DeTor Showbiz Top i-News http://joemer.blogetery.com
SHARON, BABALIK DIN KAY GABBY!
By RONALD C. CARBALLO
Hindi naman pala totoong ayaw pag-usapan ni Sharon Cuneta ang kanyang ex-husband na si Gabby Concepcion. Ang totoo’y namimili lang siya ng taong kakausapin tungkol dito. Kase kay Korina Sanchez ng Rated K ay nagsalita siya. Maganda naman ang pagkakasabi ni Sharon. Mula raw nang bumalik sa Pilipinas si Gabby, “Parang nagulo ang mundo ko. ‘Yung ang tagal ko ng nananahimik with my family, husband ko at mga anak, bakit biglang kailangan kaming guluhin? Hindi siya (Gabby), ‘yung mga tao sa paligid. Iba ‘yung nandun (Amerika)siya, kesa ‘yung andito na.”
Sana’y maging realistic na nga lang si Sharon: Hindi talaga puwedeng burahin sa buhay niya si Gabby habang buhay. Bukod nga sa ama ito ng panganay niyang anak, naging napaka-importanteng parte rin ng career niya si Gabby. Paano niya lalagpasan, didedmahin at hindi talaga babanggitin ito? Kaipokritahan naman ‘yun at patuloy siya tuloy aakusahan ng mga hindi niya tagahanga na masama ang ugaling bitter pa rin at may gusto pa rin kay Gabby. Of course, personally, alam naming wala ng pakiramdam si Sharon kay Gabby kundi galit. Patawarin na lang niya ito nang lubusan para tuluyan na rin siyang maka-move on. Mabanggit man ito kadikit ang pangalan niya kung minsan dahil kailangan, eh, ano naman? Gaya sa nalalapit niyang 30th Year in Showbiz Documentary Special na kinuha kaming writer, imposibleng hindi mabanggit si Gabby dahil parte talaga ito ng 30 years niya sa showbiz. Kahit sabihing wala na itong personalan, paano mong buburahin si Gabby sa kasaysayan ng pagiging aktres ni Sharon? Dilat ang katotohanang si Gabby ang katambal niya kung bakit siya naging idolo ng masa. “Hindi talaga puwedeng hindi banggitin si Gabby,” pagsang-ayon ng ABS-CBN Creative For Special Projects. “Pero basta hindi na lang siya magsasalita o iinterbyuhin.”
Okey lang naman, pero dun pa lang hindi na magiging truthful ‘yung documentary special. Hindi iinterbyuhin ang pinaka-importanteng leading man, samantalang kung sinu-sino ang mga iinterbyuhing hindi kasing tindi ng konek ni Gabby ang mga ito sa career ni Sharon. Idagdag pang tahasang sinabi ni Sharon na magagalit siya kung iri-remake ang kauna-unahan niyang pelilkula na Dear Heart. “Kumbaga, sacred sa akin ang pelikulang ito,” sabi ni Sharon. “I-remake na nilang lahat, huwag lang ang Dear Heart. It would break my heart ‘pag ginawa ito ng Viva Films. (Bakit kaya sinasabi ni Sharon na Viva? Hindi Viva ang Dear Heart. It’s Sining Silangan ni Ernie Rojas, directed by Danny Zialcita) Kahit sino, walang karapatang i-remake ito. Si KC lang ang may karapatan, pero 23 na siya,eh. Kaya please, huwag na lang.” O, sino ba ang leading man ni Sharon sa Dear Heart na sacred sa kanya? Si Gabby Concepcion, ‘di ba? O, paano namin, hindi babanggitin si Gabby sa kuwento ng buhay-artista ni Sharon? Sa ngayon talaga, matigas ang pagsasalita ni Sharon ng tapos na ayaw na niyang gumawa ng movie with Gabby. Mas dapat daw sila ni KC bilang mag-ina ang magsama. “Okey lang rin sa akin kung magsama silang dalawa ng Papa niya (KC at Gabby),” sabi ni Sharon. O, at least, “Papa” na ang sabi ni Sharon, hindi na “someone else.” Sana nga, maging consistent na lang ang pagkakataon: Kung walang banggit ng Gabby, wala na lang banggit at all. Tingnan natin kung hanggang kailan ito mapapangatawanan ng sitwasyon. Tingnan din natin kung mangyayari talagang wala na tayong mapapanoood na Sharon-Gabby movie kailanman. Antayin natin ang resuilta ng Caregiver na mukhang ang ganda-ganda namang pelikula kahit si John Estrada lang ang leading man niya na Chito Roño naman ang direktor.
First time si Sharon na maidirek ni Chito after ng isang episode sa MMK long time ago. Tulad ng marami, trailer pa lamang, nakakaiyak na. Lagi naman, hindi makukuwestiyon ang husay ng pagiging aktres ni Sharon. May mga flop lang siyang movie kapag hindi maganda ang chemistry with her leading men. Kaya nga maganda silang pagtambalin ni Gabby dahil wala pa silang flop ever. Nung mag-flop si Sharon sa Friends in Love with Rowell Santiago; Forgive and Forget with William Martinez at To Love Again with Miguel Rodriguez nung 1980’s, muli siyang itinambal kay Gabby Concepcion sa Dapat ka Bang Mahalin? na nagbigay kay Sharon ng kauna-unahan niyang Best Actress trophy at bumalik ang pagiging box-office queen niya. Hindi kaya maulit ito ngayong 2008, kapag hindi ganung kasuwerte si John Estrada bilang leading man ni Sharon? Huwag naman. Hangad naming maging mega-blockbuster ang “Caregiver” for Sharon. She deserves it after four long years of absence in making good films. Pero sigurado kaming whatever it takes, magbabalik-tambalan sila ni Gabby at magiging tunay silang magkaibigan.
HAHAKOT NA NAMAN NG AWARD ANG MEGASTAR!
Buong showbiz ay sumuporta sa megastar Sharon Cuneta sa showing na pelikula nitang Caregiver ngayon. Marami umanong makaka-relate sa istoryang ito,lalo na sa mga kababayang nagtatrabaho bilang caregiver sa ibang bansa para lamang kumita ng pera para sa pamilya na naiwan.
Marami ang nagsasabi na ito na naman daw ang maghahakot ng maraming parangal para sa megastar. Ngunit may ilang nagsasabing baka hindi raw ito maging blockbuster dahil kasabayan ang showing ng international movie na Indiana Jones. But I’m sure, marami ang manonood dahil minsan lang gaganap ang megastar ng ganitong klaseng role sa isang pelikulang gawa ng mahusay na direktor na si Chito Roño, under Star Cinema pa na kilala sa paggawa ng magagandang pelilkulang tumatabo sa takilya. ‘Yun na!
Lea Salonga, muntik layasan si Sharon?
Muntik na palang layasan ni Lea Salonga si Megastar Sharon Cuneta nang minsang mag-guest siya sa show ni Mega. On time daw kasi si Lea sa taping ng Sharon ni Mega. Pero ang siste, na-late daw ng dating si Ate Shawie kaya itinuloy pa rin ang taping ng show kahit walang interview si Sharon with Lea. Almost 9:00 p.m. na raw nakarating si Sharon sa taping at halos paalis na si Lea. Pero nahagip pa rin naman daw ni Ate Shawie ang international singer sa dressing room.
| Movie Review: Give a care about ‘Caregiver’ |
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In her first movie after four years, Sharon Cuneta once again proves her caliber as a dramatic actress. In Star Cinema’s 15th anniversary offering Caregiver, the Megastar plays Sarah, a woman who leaves her teaching job and her son behind in the country for a caregiver position in London. However, all is not easy as emotional and financial issues soon rise to the surface. Although Caregiver has heavy confrontation scenes complete with hard-hitting dialogue, it is in the quieter moments where Sharon stands out even more. In the scene where Sarah invites her husband (played convincingly by John Estrada) to celebrate her promotion, her eyes and face radiate with frustration when money and career become a big issue between the couple. Sharon’s few scenes with veteran actress Anita Linda, who plays her senile grandmother, are absolute Caregiver paints an accurate picture of these OFWs, showing the extensive training that caregivers must undertake before they can get to work in hospitals and nursing homes abroad. Oftentimes, Filipino caregivers go beyond the call of duty, seeing their wards as real people rather than just mere patients or clients. Sharon’s own character Sarah, is a compassionate woman, who later views that same compassion as a liability when it takes an emotional toll. Sarah’s relationship with her difficult patient Mr. Morgan is one of the highlights of the film. Despite his cantankerous nature, they develop a friendship, with Mr. Morgan eventually giving Sarah a gift that changes her perception of life.
The movie also depicts the lighter side of life as an overseas worker with a bunch of light comic scenes. It shows how any Filipino will remain a Filipino no matter where life takes him around the globe. He will ask a fellow Pinoy to send him buro and bagoong and will always have a Santo Niño and Virgin Mary in his house. The Megastar has mentioned in previous interviews how she wishes that Caregiver will make audiences appreciate how caregivers–and all OFWs for that matter—sacrifice a lot for their families and for the country. And the movie does precisely that. All in all, Caregiver is a story that could apply to each of us in our search for life’s meaning and for one’s self-worth. |
tearjerkers, with feelings of hurt and heartbreak palpable in every frame.
Gabby’s Four Girls On His Four Films On Star Cinema!!!
Nakatakdang gumawa nang apat na pelikula si Gabby sa Star Cinema.Napag
alaman namin na sa unang pelikula pala na gagawin nang 1980’s Hearthrob
na si Gabby Concepcion, ay love story ang concepto. Makakasama niya
dito ang isa sa mga reyna nang ABS-CBN na si Claudine Baretto. Ang
susunod naman ay family oriented story, na pagbibidahan niya at nang kanyang
anak na si KC Concepcion. Ang ikatlo naman niyang proyekto ay ang muli
nilang pagtatambal nang kanyang dating asawa na si megastar Sharon
Cuneta (tentative lang kung papayag si Sharon. Kung hindi pumayag ay baka
kay Juday i-alok, ang naturang proyekto ). Ang ikaapat naman ay
pagbibidahan niya at ni Angel Locsin. Balitang love story din ito na may halong
comedy, parang May-December affair ang tema.
Mula po sa amin dito sa SHOWBIZZ TOP i-NEWS, ay walang takot po namin
sasabihin, pagkat ang sa amin lang ay exciting ang mga proyektong
gagawin ni mr. Gabby Concepcion. Mukhang real comeback, talaga ang
mangyayari. Wish lang namin, na sana bumalik ang ningning niya gaya noong binata
pa siya. We heard na may teleserye pa siyang ginagawa. July ang start
nang airing nito sa PRIMETIME BIDA ng ABS-CBN.
Sharon Cuneta still against “Dear Heart” remake; GMA offers KC the role of Darna
After the presscon ng Caregiver ng Star Cinema kagabi, May 14, sa Studio 1 ng ABS-CBN, pumayag si Direk Chito Roño na mag-stay pa ng ilang minutes si Sharon Cuneta para ma-interview ng entertainment press kahit may shooting pa ang Megastar ng ilang eksena nila sa pelikula.
Maraming sinagot na mga katanungan si Sharon tungkol sa Caregiver, ang pagse-celebrate niya ng 30th year sa show business, at pati na ang tungkol sa ex-husband niyang si Gabby Concepcion kahit na may pakiusap na before the presscon na wala na sanang questions about Gabby.
“DEAR HEART” REMAKE. Isa rin sa itinanong kay Sharon ay tungkol sa napabalitang paggawa ng movie ng eldest daughter ni Robin Padilla na si Queenie sa Viva Films. Ang unang pelikula raw na gagawin ni Queenie ay ang remake ng Dear Heart, na kauna-unahang pelikula ni Sharon opposite Gabby.
“Ngayon ko lang nalaman na si Queenie ang gagawa nun,” nagulat na sabi ni Sharon. “Pero ayoko pa ring ipagawa ‘yon kahit kanino, kahit pa sa isang prinsesa. Si KC [Concepcion, Sharon's eldest daughter] lang ang may karapatang gumawa nun. Pero she’s 23 na, kaya hindi na rin puwede, and it upsets her. I was only 15 nang gawin ko ‘yon. Kung gagawin ang Dear Heart you have to create a unique kind of magic for this generation.
“Ang ganda-ganda namang bata ni Queenie and, of course, I love Robin. Ang tawagan nga namin niyan, ‘kambal,’ because we’re very similar. Of course, Robin is very smart… I’m not saying I’m smart, pero ‘yong jokes niya, whenever we see each other, it always synch. Hindi lamang talaga nag-synch ‘yong mga balak niya sa buhay sa mga balak ko naman sa buhay ko. Who’s gonna make the remake daw?”
Sinabi sa kanya na ang dating niyang home studio na Viva Films ang mag-remake nito.
“If Viva will remake it, it will break my heart. Kahit sino pang artista, hindi porke anak ni Robin. It will break my heart, because Dear Heart is… That’s one in a lifetime thing,” pagtatapat ni Sharon.
Matatandaang hindi rin sinang-ayunan noon ni Sharon ang planong si Sarah Geronimo ang magbibida sa Dear Heart. Hindi na rin natuloy ang naturang plano.
Kung sina KC at Richard Gutierrez ang gagawa ng remake ng Deart Heart, papayag ba si Sharon?
“As I’ve said, I was only 15 nang gawin ko ‘yon and KC is now 23. Hindi na bagay sa kanya,” saad ng Megastar.
Biro ng ilan, hihintayin na lang ba ng Viva Films ang anak niyang si Frankie para matuloy ang remake ng Dear Heart?
“Hindi rin, wala naman siyang koneksiyon sa tatay nun!” natatawang wika ni Sharon. Si Frankie ay anak ni Sharon sa second husband niyang si Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan samantalang si KC ay anak ng Megastar kay Gabby Concepcion.
POSSIBLE PROJECTS WITH ROBIN & RICHARD. How about a project with Robin?
“My God, we’ve been talking about the project for two years now!” sabi niya. “Nakapag-meeting na kami ng ilang beses, but for some reasons, di pa natutuloy. Parang may laging unang nabubuong script, pero siyempre nagtatrabaho din kami, hindi naman kami puwedeng maghintay forever. Tapos dumating nga ang project na ito, ang Caregiver.”
May susunod na ba siyang project aftre Caregiver?
“Yung susunod na project, pagmi-mitingan pa after we promote this movie. Ewan ko kay Tita Malou [Santos of Star Cinema].”
Totoo bang may gagawin silang movie ng dati niyang boyfriend na si Richard Gomez?
“Hindi ko pa rin alam, but those movies are set to be done,” sagot niya. “But hindi ko pa talaga alam kung ano ang exact na project, kung sinu-sino talaga ang makakasama ko. So unless Star Cinema announces something, it’s hard for me to say.”
KC AS DARNA? Naitanong din kay Sharon kung totoong in-offer ng GMA-7 ang role na Darna kay KC para sa pagbabalik nito sa telebisyon via Captain Barbell Meets Darna, kung saan si Richard Gutierrez ulit ang gaganap na Captain Barbell.
“Yes, she’s been offered,” pag-amin ng Megastar. “But I’m not so sure if she is committed. What I know is that she will do the movies first, and I think that’s the best decision.
“Nakakatuwa, but can I tell the truth? I guested noon in Captain Barbell [of Edu Manzano and Herbert Bautista] as Darna, because that was the intro sana to what was the full-length movie of Darna na ako na ang gaganap. So people are waiting. Pero ako na ang nakiusap na huwag nang ituloy.
“Ang hirap kasi noon, hindi katulad ngayon na maganda ‘yong mga harness na ginagamit. Noon, four days lang akong nag-shooting as guest, napakasakit talaga sa katawan ‘yong mga bakal na pinagsasabitan sa akin. Bakal as in bakal talaga, kaya hindi ko na ginawa!” natatawang pagtatapos ni Sharon.
Sharon raring to do movie with KC, not so with Gabby
Actress Sharon Cuneta, known as the Philippines’ “Megastar”, can’t wait to make a movie with her eldest daughter KC Concepcion–but she’s thankful that no film project is being prepared for her and KC’s dad, her ex-husband Gabby Concepcion.
“I’m looking forward to make a movie with my daughter actually. I’m sure she’s gonna do very well. She has a three-picture contract with Star (Cinema). So she’s gonna start the ball rolling then, maybe up to that,” Cuneta added.
Sharon has repeatedly said in interviews that she’s afraid that any movie she will co-star in with Gabby will spark rumors about their past–as well as insinuations about what their present relationship is.
Being a veteran of showbiz intrigues, Sharon said any rumors about her and Gabby at this time might hurt her present family.
“Tama ‘yung decision niya at saka ng managers niya na huwag munang ma-associate with me or her Pa (Gabby Concepcion) you know, the usual na ini-expect,” Cuneta told abs-cbnNEWS.com during a press conference for her Nestle Ice Cream commercial held at Annabel’s Restaurant in Tomas Morato.
KC (Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Pangilinan in real life) is legally adopted by Sharon’s present husband, Senator Francis Pangilinan. KC, however, uses her biological dad’s family name as her screen name.
Sharon has two daughters with Senator Pangilinan.
Up to KC
Sharon said that KC is old enough to decide whether she wants to star in a film with her biological father. “It’s up to her also if she wants to do a movie with her Papa so no problem,” Cuneta said.
Recently, KC said that she prefers to do a film first with her mother. Sharon said that she feels good about KC’s statement.
“I’m so touched naman by her. Because I really taught her naman to love and respect her Papa. And she remembers that anything that happened between me and her Papa was not her fault at all. It’s different ang relationship ng asawa at mag-ama, so iba yon.
“But I’m very proud of her for saying that. At siyempre bilang nanay pumapalakpak ang tenga ko… Siguro naman even her Papa will agree na dapat lang naman, parang mommy mo kaya ang naghirap sa iyo. I’m very secure, we are crazy about each other, me and KC,” Cuneta said.
Last April 30, a teary-eyed KC signed a three-movie contract with the ABS-CBN’s movie outfit Star Cinema
KC’s first ever film will be a light romance flick to be directed by Joyce Bernal.
KC’s first leading man is GMA-7 contract star Richard Gutierrez, in a casting coup that set aside the rivalry between the two networks.
Chito Roño unleashes a different Sharon in ‘Caregiver’
Critically-acclaimed director Chito Roño unleashes the acting prowess of Megastar Sharon Cuneta in “Caregiver,” Star Cinema’s groundbreaking project this year.
Roño said viewers will see a different Cuneta for this film, after the actress took her thespian skills to a level never seen before.
“Find out, siguro naman with Sharon and me, [there] is something special.”
Roño also described his experience of working with the Megastar:
“Naku, ibang klaseng ka-trabaho si Sharon ang taas ng energy. Ewan ko kung saan nanggagaling ang energy niya. Pero hindi siya mabigat na ka-trabaho magaan siya sa set at isa ang masasabi ko: Kahit minsan marami siyang personal na problema masiyahin pa din siyang tao, and isa siguro yan sa mami-miss ko after the shoot na si Sharon na palaging nakangiti palaging masaya.”
He also revealed that like ordinary mortals, the Megastar also had her good and bad days.
“Hindi naman problemang problema pero sa araw-araw naming pagsasama may mga good days at bad days din. So ‘yung mga bad days na yon kahit sabihin mong bad day ‘yon lumalabas pa din ang pagiging masaya.”
‘Caregiver’ based on real lives
Roño admitted that the story behind “Caregiver” was based on real lives of caregivers abroad — their dreams, pains and sacrifices.
“Marami, ako personally may mga kilala ako na kinopya ko ang ibang bahagi ng sitwasyon sa pelikulang ito,” he said.
He said that aside from research, he actually talked to other caregivers who willingly shared their experiences.
“Caregiver’ tells the story of Sarah, a schoolteacher who opted to work as a caregiver in London for her family’s future.
It is a movie that tackles the hardships in the lives of OFWs, through the life of Filipina caregiver Sarah.
Roño said that at this point, he’s not thinking about possible awards that the film might receive.
“Naku lagpas na ako diyan, hindi ko na iniisip yan ang sa akin lang ay gawin ko ang pelikulang gusto ko at alam kong magugustuhan din ng manonood. I want to offer them something special everytime I do a movie for them,” Roño said.
Eighty percent of the film was shot in London for three straight weeks.
The cast includes British actors Saul Reichlin, Matthew Rutherford, Claire Jeater and a powerhouse cast of Filipinos — John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Makisig Morales, John Manalo, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Feriols, Lotlot de Leon, Marita Zobel, Anita Linda, Ella V., Ima Castro and veteran actress Boots Anson Roa.
The film is Cuneta’s 30th anniversary offering to fans and supporters and also in celebration of Star Cinema’s 15th year.
Sharon says KC, Richard are just friends
Megastar Sharon Cuneta said her daughter KC Concepcion and actor Richard Gutierrez are just good friends.
Cuneta made the statement in response to reports that Concepcion and Gutierrez are now partners on and off the screen. The two will star in an upcoming movie by Star Cinema.
“It is her first movie. She’s nervous but excited. And she’s happy to be working with Richard, who she is not dating by the way. They are good, good friends. I’m proud to say that they have good, good heads on their shoulders,” Cuneta said.
“They know their priorities that’s why lalo kong nirespeto si Richard. They know that it is not the right time to get into anything so they are friends,” Cuneta added.
When asked if she will allow Richard to court her daughter, Cuneta said, “Oo. Anak ni daddy groovy ko iyan at saka ni Tita Annabelle at kung siya ay kasing disente ni Tonton wala akong problema sa buhay kung sila.”
Proud mother
Cuneta is proud that her daughter is making her own mark in the world of showbusiness.
“Ako I’m very happy proud and happy. I made it very clear from the beginning that there’s a very clear distinction between KC’s career and my career. We are not a package deal- never were and never will be.
“Ang dali-dali to do a movie with your daughter and we always encouraged and supported yung kagustuhan niyang to make her own mark and make a name for her self and get out of the shadow of her mom, papa, dad,” she said.
She is also happy that her daughter has taken on the role of being a celebrity like a natural.
“She has done it successfully first as an endorser and I’m glad actually that she’s enjoying herself which she really had no choice. She had no choice between staying, becoming a private person and being a celebrity.
“She became a celebrity from the moment she was conceived so I’m happy that she’s enjoying it. She just embraced it I think,” Cuneta said.
She said her daughter does not take her celebrity status for granted.
“It makes me feel very happy na although KC has been known since she was little, she knows she has a lot to prove,” she added.
Megastar Sharon Cuneta, who celebrates her 30 years in the business this year, admitted that there had been a time when she thought that she would retire from show biz. She said that she entertained this thought when she got married to husband Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. “Actually akala ko nung nag-30 ako, akala ko magre-retire na ko eh. Nung nag-asawa ako, I was 30 but I was doing Madrasta,” she revealed. “I really slowed down. Parang okay na okay na ako. I was really happy being domesticated.”
Now in her 40’s, the Megastar is still very much active in the entertainment scene and is 
not showing any sign of retiring anytime soon. Her secret for remaining a strong pillar in the business, are God’s grace, dedication and real love for all the things she does. “Nakikinig na lang ako kay Lord kung ano yung gusto Niya. Right now, nagulat ako na there’s a project pa like this,” she shared, referring to Caregiver, her latest film produced by Star Cinema. The movie will be hitting theaters on May 28.
Sharon is very proud of the project not only because it was beautifully made, but also because it made a big impact on her as a person. “Hindi lang ang career ko ang na-touch ng pelikulang ito, pagkatao ko talaga and God is my witness. It was very humbling,” she said. Caregiver is the story of a teacher, who decided to give up her job to become a health worker in London and earn more money to support her family.
May 10th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Sino ang Commercial Queen???
NAPANSIN naming iilang artista na lang ang kinukuha para mag-endorso ng produkto. The same faces ang napapanood namin sa telebisyon, nakikita sa billboard, at sa print ad, naiiba lang sa produktong inilalapit nila sa consumers para bilhin.
May pinaka-maraming endorsements ngayon sina Sharon Cuneta, Kris Aquino, Angel Locsin, KC Concepcion at Judy Ann Santos. Minsan, sa isang commercial gap, puro endorsements nila ang pinalalabas, nakakaloka!
Si Judy Ann, ratsada sa iba’t ibang product endorsements and there was a week na dalawa ang inil-launch niyang TVC o TV commercial at sabi ni Alfie Lorenzo, marami pa ang darating.
Of course, hindi nagpapatalo sina Sharon at Kris na magugulat ka na lang at may bago kang mapapanood na TVC. So, sa palagay ninyo, sino ang bagong TV Commercial Queen?
“AYOKONG MAG-COMMENT ABOUT GABBY! WALA AKONG KINALAMAN SA COMEBACK NIYA!” –SHARON CUNETA
Nag-pictorial last Tuesday si Megastar Sharon Cuneta para sa bago niyang pelikula. Huling napanood si Megastar four years ago sa critically acclaimed and box-office hit movie na “Crying Ladies.” Bago magpa-interbyu si Sharon sa TV crew ng ABS-CBN ay nilinaw niya agad na walang tanong regarding Gabby Concepcion. Magiliw ang pagkakasabi ni Sharon, kaya naman sinunod ng mga nag-iinterbyu ang request ni Megastar.
“Ayaw kong mag-comment about him. Wala naman ako’ng kinalaman sa comeback niya,” biro ni Megastar.
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KUNG si Megastar ayaw pag-usapan si Gabby Concepcion, bigla namang tumalikod si John Estrada at inalisan ang TV crew ng ABS-CBN nu’ng kumustahin na siya tungkol sa kaso niya nu’ng mahulihan siya na may dalang baril sa airport. Mukhang hanggang ngayon ay mainit pa rin ang isyung ito para kay John, kaya ayaw muna niyang magbigay ng anumang pahayag.
Malalim at mabigat naman talaga kasi ang kasong kinakaharap ni John. Sabi nga ng iba, maswerte pa rin si John dahil nagagawa pa rin niya ang gusto niyang gawin sa labas. At nakapunta rin siya ng ibang bansa para mag-shooting.
Pero bago mag-walkout si John sa TV crew, naikwento naman niya ang tungkol sa pagkikita ng girlfriend niya na si Priscilla Meirelles at dating asawa na si Janice de Belen sa graduation ng anak nila kamakailan. Pero kahit magkakasama sila, wala raw naganap na besohan between Priscilla and Janice.
Wala ring nagawa si John para ipakilala niya si Priscilla sa ina ng kanyang mga anak. Katwiran ni John, hindi na raw kailangan. Pero nilinaw niya na hindi naman sinadyang mag-iwasan ang dalawang babae sa buhay niya.
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SHARON CUNETA, NAUNTOG NA, ALAM NA WALA SIYANG PAKINABANG KAY GABBY CONCEPCION
Kahit si Gabby Concepcion, boto kay Richard Gutierrez para sa anak niyang si KC.
“Mabait na bata si Richard, maliit pa ‘yan, kilala ko na,” sabi ni Gabby sa The Buzz kamakailan.
Tungkol naman sa pagtanggi ni Sharon Cuneta na magkasama sila sa isang pelikula, sabi niya, “Naiintindihan ko na magkakaroon ng intriga kapag nag-partner kami ulit. Pero ang intriga naman, laging nandiyan. At saka, hindi naman ako ang may hiling nito kundi ang mga fans.”
Bukod sa intriga, alam ni Sharon na gagamitin lang siya ni Gabby para muling bumango ang pangalan ng aktor sa publiko.
Sa maikling salita, si Gabby lang ang makikinabang oras na magtambal silang muli.
Halaw sa Diyaryong Bulgar, sa panulat ni Arthur Quinto
SHARON CUNETA’S CAREGIVER IS 2008′S MOVIE EVENT!
WITH all the promotional plans Star Cinema has prepared, Sharon Cuneta’s Caregiver is without a doubt 2008’s movie event. Shot in London, Caregiver is Star Cinema’s 15th anniversary offering. It is also Sharon’s comeback movie after 4 years of not being visible in the moviemaking scene.Sharon did 3 movies for Star Cinema. First was Madrasta which gave Sharon a grand slam best actress victory. Followed by Minsan Minahal Kita with Richard Gomez and Kung Ako Na Lang Sana with Aga Muhlach. All 3 movies were certified box office hits.
In Caregiver, Sharon gets to work with Chito S. Rono for the first time. Also in the cast of Caregiver are John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Mickey Ferriols, Boots Anson-Roa, Anita Linda, Aaron Villaflor, John Manalo and Makisig Morales.Caregiver has a nationwide showing on May 28. A world premiere is now being mounted by Star Cinema and ABS-CBN Global. Announcement of the date will be announced soon.
Aga Muhlach might be reunited with Sharon Cuneta in a movie next year
With a sitcom That’s My Doc, the box-office hit When Love Begins, and a new endorsement deal with Sun Cellular tucked under his belt, premiere actor Aga Muhlach feels really blessed these days.
At the Sun Cellular press luncheon held yesterday, May 9, at the Bar One of Holiday Inn Galleria Manila in Pasig City, Aga said he is happy and proud to be part of the Sun Cellular family.
“Sun [Cellular] is a new player, there’s room for growth and improvement, so I want to be a part of that. It’s a new leaf, bagong pahina sa buhay ko ‘to.”
And speaking of new things in his life, more projects are lined up for the talented 38-year-old actor, including a Star Cinema movie with the Megastar Sharon Cuneta in 2009.
“There’s a script already,” Aga said. “They pitched it to Sharon before she left for London and when Sharon was in London they pitched it to me. We’re going to meet with Sharon in two weeks time and we’re going to discuss about the story and we’re going to see how it goes.”
Sharon just returned from shooting Caregiver in London, her new movie with Star Cinema after four years.
“Medyo mahirap kasi ‘yong pelikula,” Aga said about his planned movie with Sharon. “Unang-una, we’re going to be working abroad again, a different country, and it’s hard to work ‘pag nasa ibang bansa ka talaga, nakakapagod.”
When pressed for more details about the movie. Aga just said smiling, “Basta ‘yon lang muna. You’ll find out naman.”
There are also rumors that Aga will guest star in international star Lea Salonga’s 30th anniversary concert billed Lea, My Life… On Stage! on May 23 and 24 at the Philippine International Convention Center Plenary Hall.
“Well, I’d love to do that. But Lea Salonga singing, an orchestra… What am I going to do there? Magpapatawa na lang ako doon!” Aga says with a laugh. “Pero kung magge-guest talaga ako doon, then I will insist that I sing, di ba? I’ll sing one song, a duet with her. ‘Pag pumatong na ‘yong boses ni Lea sa akin, believe me, ang ganda ng boses ko!”
Aga and Lea starred in the 1992 romantic movie Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal and Sana Maulit Muli in 1995.
Will there be a follow-up anytime soon? “I’d love to do another movie with Lea, of course. Because I spoke with the husband [Robert Chien], parang sabi niya, ‘Lea can only do a movie if it’s with you.’”
This was confirmed by Lea herself at the presscon of her anniversary concert last May 7. “Only if with Aga,” she quipped when asked if she’s going to do another movie.
KC guests on ‘Sharon’ Mother’s Day Special
Hot young star KC Concepcion will celebrate Mother’s Day with mom megastar Sharon Cuneta on Sunday, May 12, on “Sharon”. For the first time since KC formally joined the world of showbiz, she visits her mom’s show and reveals the importance of the Megastar in her life.
“How much do I love my mommy? My God she is the most important person in my life,” KC told abs-cbnNEWS.com.
“And even professionally I dedicate all my projects for her. I just want to be the best daughter for her, to show how much I love her, that despite of some silly things I’ve done, I’m here trying to fix my life,” KC added.
The actress shared some of her most memorable moments with her mom, like their out of town vacation.
“Marami iyong mga out of town namin sa Thailand sa Chiang Mai, pag-shopping namin bilang mag-ina, spa, iyong mga bonding mments namin na ganoon iyong mga out of town at ng bata po ako,” She added.
KC also said that she will never forget her mother’s effort to attend her school’s Parents Teachers conferences and other school activities despite of her busy schedule.
“Pumupunta siya sa parents teachers conference na naka-jeans at polo shirt kahit busying busy siya at wala pa siyang tulog.”
She also shared that her memorable gift for Sharon was a song she wrote almost three years ago that she also sang for her mom’s past show.
KC had this Mother’s day message to Sharon: “Thank you for raising me thank you for being a wonderful mom at huwag na huwag mong kakalimutan na mahal na mahal kita at ako ang panganay mo. Wala ka nang ibang panganay kung hindi ako lang at wala din akong ibang nanay kung hindi ikaw lang. So tayong dalawa na lang palagi.”
Actor Derek Ramsey takes on the role of guest host and interviews the superstar mom and daughter, discovering similarities between the two.
Sharon also reveals how she treats KC’s former boyfriends, and how she copes with her daughter’s adventurous nature.
Also Sharon’s aunt, actress and singer Helen Gamboa–who is practically a second mom to Sharon–and Helen’s daughter Lala Sott will guest on the show to reveal hilarious anecdotes about the Megastar.
And to complete the celebration, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and daughters Frankie and Miel, will surprise Sharon with a special Mother’s Day gift.
This special Mother’s Day episode of “Sharon” airs on Sunday, May 12, after “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus”.
Sharon and Judy Ann nasa Siete
Maraming sorpresa ang birthday presentation ni Judy Ann Santos ngayon sa SOP at isa rito’y ang paglabas ni Sharon Cuneta para personal na batiin ang actress na itinuturing niyang kapatid.
First TV appearance ito ng megastar after her return from London to shoot Caregiver at nagkataong sa GMA-7 pa. Wala siyang keber sa network war, basta present siya sa kaarawan ni Judy Ann.
Nag-promise rin si Sharon na dadalo sa celebrity premiere ng Ploning ngayon araw (May 4), na gagawin sa isang cinema sa Greenbelt 3. Suporta rin niya ito kay Judy Ann sa pelikula nitong umaani ng papuri at sa direksyon ni Dante Garcia.
Hindi mawawala si Ryan Agoncillo sa birthday presentation ni Judy Ann sa SOP. Tiyak, kasama sina Sharon at Ryan sa 30 special people na babati sa actress sa advanced birthday party niya na mangyayari sa TV.
Sharon back in Manila from shooting “Caregiver” in UK
After three weeks of staying in London to shoot her upcoming film “Caregiver,” local showbiz Megastar Sharon Cuneta is back in the country.
Sharon arrived in Manila Thursday, April 24 at 9:55 in the evening at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Cuneta arrived from London with the cast and production crew members of the film.
Shooting “Caregiver”
“Caregiver” is Sharon’s 30th anniversary offering to her fans and supporters, and also celebrates Star Cinema’s 15th anniversary.
Before going to London, Cuneta said she was very happy that she is making her new movie under Star Cinema with acclaimed director Chito Roño at the helm.
But while she was in London, she revealed that for the first time ever, she really had a hard time doing the film because of the very hectic schedule, stress, lack of sleep and unpredictable weather.
“Honestly and quite frankly, I have never experienced such a gruelling schedule and it’s so demanding on my physique. I just fought off trangkaso with very strong antibiotics in fact kahapon lang yung last,” Cuneta said
Cuneta worked in London with her co-stars John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Jhong Hilario and Makisig Morales.
She started shooting the movie April 5th, two days after her contract signing with ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema.
“Caregiver” is a story that tackles the hardship of life of an ordinary OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker).
The film will be Cuneta’s comeback movie after four years.
Sharon’s enchanting musical evening
Cuneta will serenade viewers with duets on her show on Sunday night, April 27th as she makes beautiful music together with some of the best OPM singers.
Her guests include Tony-award winner Lea Salonga, soul siren Nina, soulful acoustic band MYMP, ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual, and Mr. Pure energy Gary V.
“Sharon” airs after Goin’ Bulilit! only on ABS-CBN.
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Kahit bayaran ng P100M… Sharon ayaw kay Gabby
Tuluyan nang isinara ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta ang pinto para sa dati niyang asawang si Gabby Concepcion.
Sa isang panayam ng ABS-CBN sa London, tinapos na ni Sharon ang mga haka-haka na baka magkatambal sila ni Gabby sa isang pelikula.
Sinabi ni Sharon na ipinasya niyang huwag nang gumawa ng pelikula na kasama ang dating asawa dahil lilikha lang ito ng maraming intriga na makakaapekto sa kanyang pamilya.
“Kung sa akin okey lang, pero alam mo, hindi ko masisikmura na malagay sa intriga ang asawa ko (Sen. Kiko Pangilinan) at ang tatlong anak kong babae pati na si KC (anak niya kay Gabby)… na usually ano, paglalaruan kayo, so huwag na lang, it’s not worth it,” sabi pa ni Cuneta na kasalukuyang nasa shooting ng pelikula niyang Caregiver sa London.
Sinabi pa ni Sharon na, kahit sa mataas na presyo, hindi pa rin siya papayag na makasama sa pelikula si Gabby. Wala anyang katumbas na halaga ang peace of mind.
“Mga P100M? Siguro, pag-iisipan ko. Pero salamat na lang, niloloko ko sila,” natatawang sabi ni Sharon.
Naging maingay ang mga ispekulasyon o posibilidad na magkasama muli sa pelikula sina Sharon at Gabby nang muling magbalik kamakailan sa Pilipinas ang aktor at sumubok na mag-artista muli.
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Sharon: No movie teamup with Gabby
Local showbiz Megastar, actress Sharon Cuneta finally put an end to the possibility of doing a movie again with her former husband, comeback actor Gabby Concepcion.
In an exclusive interview by ABS-CBN News Bureau chief Danny Buenafe in London, Cuneta said that she decided not to do a film with Concepcion since this will only create a lot of intrigues that would really affect her family.
“Kung sa akin okey lang but you know, I think I don’t have the heart to put my husband and my three daughters including KC not only the two little ones sa nakikinita kong mga intriga … na usually ano, paglalaruan kayo, so huwag na lang, it’s not worth it,” Cuneta said.
Cuneta is busy shooting her film under Star Cinema entitled “Caregiver.” To show his support and love, her husband Senator Francis Pangilinan followed and is with her in London.
Cuneta dismissed the possibility of accepting the project even if the price is extremely high. She said no amount could buy her peace of mind.
“Mga 100 million? Maybe I will think about it, but no thanks, niloloko ko sila (laughs). I think he is happy and I’m happy and we moved on so maybe for now we don’t know what will happen in the future baka naman bahala na ang Panginoon doon. but at this point what my heart is telling me is huwag na… Let us give the guy a chance also to shine on its own muna,” Cuneta said.
On April 2nd, Cuneta signed a contract with ABS-CBN for her movie “Caregiver”. After the signing she shared her thoughts about the return of Concepcion– the biological father of her eldest daughter KC.
Concepcion is back in the Philippines and is trying to revive his showbiz career after staying in the United States for 13 years.
When asked about how she felt about Concepcion’s comeback, Sharon replied that she already gave her statement through entertainment writer Ricky Lo’s column.
“Can I just say this, I honestly, honestly don’t know. It’s different when someone is far away and different when (he’s here). I didn’t see his interview but I’d been told. But what I said in the diaryo that’s essentially (it).
“I hope you understand that it’s a very sensitive issue and I’m in a situation that’s intrigue-friendly… but I will say that I wish that we could do a movie together because we each have our own life; there are people in our lives now that mean more to us than we once meant to each other, and it’s not just our feelings anymore. There are other people involved.”
Cuneta however said her relationship with Concepcion has not had complete closure.
Shooting “Caregiver”
“Caregiver” is Sharon’s 30th anniversary offering to her fans and supporters, and is also Star Cinema’s 15th anniversary offering.
Before going to London, Cuneta said that she is very happy about the fact that she is making her new movie under Star Cinema with acclaimed director Chito Roño at the helm.
But now, the actress revealed that for the first time ever she really had a hard time doing the film because of the very hectic schedule, stress, lack of sleep and unpredictable weather.
“Honestly and quite frankly, I have never experienced such a grueling schedule and it’s so demanding on my physique. I just fought off trangkaso with very strong antibiotics in fact kahapon lang yung last.”
Cuneta is now in London with her co-stars John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Jhong Hilario and Makisig Morales.
She started shooting the movie April 5th, two days after her contract signing with ABS-CBN.
“Caregiver” is a story that tackles the hardship of life of an ordinary OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker).
The film will be Cuneta’s comeback movie after four years
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In terms of Gabby’s confirmation of a showbiz come-back, Sharon expressed her optimism that as a talented actor, the industry will surely be glad to welcome him back. “Well there’s a shortage of good actors and leading men in the industry and he’s one of the best,” to which she added “And my daughter (KC) is happy that her papa is here, that’s all that matters to me.” With Gabby signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN, the question of making a movie with Sharon immediately came up. Would she agree to this project if ever it would turn up? “What matters to me more than my career is my family,” further explaining that if it would destroy the peaceful family life she has, she would rather skip the chance. 
The Megastar also added that the last time she spoke to Gabby was during a phone call regarding KC’s first visit with him in the US. “I really waited for the moment for so long, when it finally came it was so real and unexpected moment…Yun sinabi n’ya lang sa akin yung pinupuri n’ya si KC, her personality, ganyan ganyan… Tapos eto na yung hinihintay ko, na eto na di ko alam that day dadating, sabi niya ‘Thank You,’” related Sharon, who apparently appeared a little tense, talking about the subject. Mangyari po lamang na magiwan po kayo nang inyong kumento, tungkol sa usaping ito. Dahil dito po sa SHOWBIZZ TOP i-NEWS, laging pananaw nyo lang po ang siyang laging mahalaga at importante para sa amin. for your comments, suggestion or complains (regarding the site) you can e-mail us at STi_N23 at yahoo.com Maraming Maraming Salamat Po Sa Walang Sawa Nyong Pag Supporta Sa Amin!!!
Sharon on Gabby: ‘There’s no more pain’ but ‘no closure’ either
During the Wednesday contract signing for her new movie “Caregiver” under Star Cinema, megastar Sharon Cuneta shared her thoughts about the return of actor Gabby Concepcion–the father of her eldest daughter KC.
Gabby is back in the Philippines and is trying to revive his showbiz career after staying in the United States for 13 years.
When asked about how she felt about Gabby’s comeback. Sharon replied that she already gave her statement through Ricky Lo’s column.
“Can I just say this, I honestly, honestly don’t know. It’s different when someone is far away and different when (he’s here). I didn’t see his interview but I’d been told. But what I said in the diaryo that’s essentially (it).
“I hope you understand that it’s a very sensitive issue and I’m in a situation that’s intrigue-friendly… but I will say that I wish that we could do a movie together because we each have our own life; there are people in our lives now that mean more to us than we once meant to each other, and it’s not just our feelings anymore. There are other people involved.
“So as an actress and a professional I’ve been here 30 years, and it would have been a wonderful thing… So I’d say I’m used to working with him because we did grow up together and I started my career with him. But siguro you know it’s been so long when we did “Dear Heart” I was 15 and I’m now 42.
“Our daughter is turning 23 on April 7 and when I was 23, I was already a single parent [and I] really immersed myself and worked, and refused to take a day off except to be with KC because I needed to. I’m actually amazed and half-surprised and half-not really, that we still have a huge following and that tita Malou Santos told me that the biggest clamor is for a movie, Sharon-Gabby.
“It’s hard lang talaga and I really don’t know. I’m so sorry and as honestly as I can put it I don’t know what to say but I just realized, I don’t know if it was printed but I told Kuya Ricky that I realized only recently that when I came across something about him–there’s no more pain because I’m in a good position now. God blessed me with a husband who’s really loving and caring. I have a great family and I would not do anything to disrupt the peace and happiness of the home that we have,” Sharon said.
But when asked if there’s already a complete closure with their past relationship, Sharon said: “No, there’s never been closure.”
New film
Sharon said that she’s very happy about the fact that she’s making her new movie under Star Cinema with acclaimed director Chito Roño at the helm.
“All I can say is that it’s really beautiful apart from it being my comeback sort of comeback after four years of being absent in big screen. And I’m coming from ‘Walang Kapalit’; ‘Kung Ako na Lang Sana” and “Crying Ladies” in 2003. And then I got pregnant, had Miel, raised her, lost weight, looked decent enough to start filming and still losing weight so I will be cuter na,” she said.
“Caregiver” is Sharon’s 20th year anniversary offering to her fans and supporters and is at the same time Star Cinema’s 15th anniversary offering.
Present during the contract signing were ABS-CBN’s Chairman and CEO Gabby Lopez III and Malou Santos, the managing director of Star Cinema.
Sharon said that she did not think twice about accepting the project since it’s also her dream to work with a great director like Chito Roño. Sharon is flying to London to shoot scenes for the movie.
“So when the story was pitched to me I had no doubt in my mind that I had to do the movie. Apart from the story, of course, one of my dreams has always been to be directed by Director Chito. Now parang do dreams have come true so I’m really grateful.”
Sharon admitted that she will really be having a hard time shooting abroad since it’s her first time to be away from her two little kids Frankie and Miel.
“I know it’s going to be hard filming in London, I’m leaving in two days it’s the first time I will be away with my two little children and my husband for that long. So I have separation anxiety–not my children.”
She said that she will return to the Philippines in time to celebrate her wedding anniversary with husband Senator Francis Pangilinan. “Three weeks I have to be home though before the 28th kasi that’s my 12th wedding anniversary.”
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Report: Negotiations on Gabby’s comeback film ongoing
Negotiations between Star Cinema and the management of actor Gabby Concepcion are ongoing to settle the matter of his comeback movie, according to a report that reached abs-cbnNEWS.com.
These negotiations stem from some legal wrangling on which film outfit, Star Cinema or GMA Films, will get to produce Gabby’s first movie after 13 years away from Philippine showbiz.
Supposedly, the discussions are centered on legal problems facing Concepcion and Star Cinema, should plans for his comeback movie under the latter push through.
Legal issues have cropped up after the actor signed on Monday a two-year contract as talent for ABS-CBN for television and film projects. As per the contract he signed with ABS-CBN, he is set to do three films and television projects with the network.
According to the report however, the movie projects–supposed to be produced by Star Cinema–could still be shelved if the legal issues with GMA Films are not resolved.
Gabby signed a movie contract back in September 2007 with GMA Films. That comeback movie would have been a love story titled “Love Cruise” that paired him with actress Jolina Magdangal.
There was a change of plans however and the project was changed to “I.T.A.L.Y.”, a comedy. Gabby reportedly did not like the new script and refused to do work on that film. He was replaced by actor Dennis Trillo.
In an interview over ABS-CBN’s The Buzz on Sunday, Gabby admitted to host Boy Abunda that he opted out of “I.T.A.L.Y” because it did not give enough focus on his character. The actor explained that a film would have to be centered on the character he is playing, for it to be considered his comeback vehicle.
“Kung ito nga ay magiging comeback. it has to be a comeback kasi kung hindi ko magiging comeback, bakit ko gagawin?” Gabby told Boy Abunda.
The actor also said that he’s still willing to honor his contract with GMA Films, provided he and the film outfit are able to iron out a “slight conflict”.
Technical issues
GMA Films insists that Gabby gave it exclusive rights to his comeback movie, in a one-movie deal last year. The actor was quoted by other reports however as saying that the contract onl