Every Deal is a Joy that Bears Value

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Competition in showbiz is getting more and more competitive and fiercer by the day. Having talent and good looks alone will not land you a decent star status. You better have the right connections, a pedigree or royalty status to back you up, too. And what’s more, unless you know how to kowtow and do PR with the right people, you might as well forget your “artista” dream.

Showbiz to most people is the ultimate dream to fame and fortune, an answer to their misery, want and deprivation. To most watchers it is an addiction, an opium, a cult. A passport to instant riches if you are extremely lucky. The biblical phrase, “Many are called but few are chosen, ” also applies aptly in our local entertainment world.

Since there are many gifted and talented stars, not everyone manages to get a slice of the small pie. There is certainly a big gap for supply versus demand - many stars waiting for only a few projects available. So if you do not want to be caught flat-footed, you got to do your homework and learn to be smart.

To get projects, some stars resort to being ‘buddies’ with the “powers that be,” so to speak. Still others go beyond being just ‘buddies’ – if you get the drift. While still others go the safer route. Like this handsome but not so young actor HA who has to do some expensive gift-giving to a network top gun TG.

Reportedly, HA‘s projects just come and go, which is quite understandable since he is not that bankable anymore and as such had already seen better days. HA is a family man and needs every project to keep his family safe and sound. Thus to be able to get some favors, he and his manager decided to woo TG by giving him an expensive art piece. TG liked it so much and had it displayed in his new home.

Soon after, HA got word that he would be cast in the network’s newest project. So there you go: different strokes for different folks.

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

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May - December Love: Mystica, 45, Marries 23 - year old Kid

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One of the most colorful characters in show business just added new color into her life.

Singer-actress Mystica, 45, married 23-year-old actor-model Kid Lopez, whose career she is managing, in civil rites at the Aberdeen Court, Great Eastern Hotel on Monday.

Lately, Mystica has been managing a stable of talents, including a girl group called the Mystic Angels and a boy band called the Mysticos. Kid Lopez, whose real name is Edwin Nuas, is among her new talents.

The 22-year age gap separating the bride and groom has raised many eyebrows, considering that Mystica has a 26-year-old son from a previous relationship.

But true to her penchant for controversy, the singer known for doing splits is unfazed.
“With that gap na half my age I never expect I’d fall in love with someone like him. It was really fate, tadhana,” said the woman whose real name is Ruby Rose Villanueva.

“Minsan lang po ito sa buhay namin. Kahit ano na po sabihin nila we dont really care. What matters is we are together and both happy!” she added.

How did they fall for each other?

Mystica admitted that as manager and talent, their relationship dynamic started as one of mother and son. But one night it developed into something less innocent, according to Kid.

“Uuwi na po sana ako nun. Hindi ako nagpaalam ng personal, sa Facebook lang. Tapos, hindi po niya ako pinauwi. Sabi niya wala siyang kasama sa kwarto,” he said with a laugh.

“That was a joke!” Mystica said, with a bigger laugh.

Now that they are husband and wife, are they planning to have a baby soon, assuming that she would still be able to conceive at her age?

“It would be so unfair to him na hindi ko siya mabigyan ng anak, so kung ilan ang darating go tayo riyan,” she quipped.

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His Jangled Musical Notes

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There's this notoriety in networks NE to make its popular stars do something else that is not in their line of expertise. To showcase them right away in public without utmost preparation becomes a major embarrassment especially for the stars concerned.

For example, when a star ST becomes very popular via a hit teleserye, you can already predict what the next move of NE would be: have the star record a song or even an album without ample amount of preparation. Or it can be the other way around: the popular winner in a singing contest is made to star  in a teleserye even if ST can barely act at all, or is not yet ready for it. It is okay to be multi-talented, but to rub these ill-prepared ST's in on the public's conciousness is really punishing both for the stars and the viewing public.

During a recent event in a big mall, a popular and talented actor TA was there to promote his album. Expectedly, a lot of people went to see and hear him sing live. He sang a cut from his album before a very enthusiastic audience. However, midway into the song, TA was not able to hold his own as he sang out-of-tune. The audience was tolerant for a while and even showed polite appreciation. 

However as TA was at it, his singing went haywire and the polite crowd became unforgiving this time. TA did not expect what was forthcoming – he was booed right then and there! Shocked and embarrassed, TA retreated backstage as soon as he finished his number. Indeed – what a tense number!

“You got to know your limits. Once is enough, but you got to learn. A little caution never hurts anyone.” ~Haruki Murakami  

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“El hombre de la mujer puede aprender la sensibilidad, o sea ser mas humano, no aguarse en su propio yo, la capacidad de luchar que tenemos nosotros y poder mental que tenemos nosotras” – Taryn Mansell (Miss Universe 1996, 1st runner-up). 

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In any television or movie production, the production staff PS are expected to make working conditions comfortable for its actors, supporting talents, and even for the technical people involved. This way, work becomes easier and more inspiring, which eventually translates to happy workers who will bring in bigger and more productivity for the project. In short, treating people right is always a “win-win” proposition.

Veteran actress VA is actively working for network A - NA  and has been there for years and relationship has been pleasant. She is a valued talent and is given regular projects. So far VA has no complaints vis a vis NA. But apart from NA, she also gets to do projects for other networks  when necessary. So when  another network  NW offered her to star in one of their projects, she nodded right away. 

Being a professional, VA also expects professional treatment from PS and all the people directly dealing with talents like her.. which is just right. The work that actors do, and the energy and preparation put into the craft is never easy. Therefore, to be treated right for all the hard work is the least PS can do for them.

   

But that is not so with NW when VA began doing the project for them. She kind of expected something better from NW owing to their self-proclaimed classy image and their status as a big network. During a break for mealtime, VA was aghast that they were served not the usual hot catered food with plates and utensils - but food came that came in cold, insufficient, and worst, were placed inside styrofoam boxes! 

Shocked, VA wanted to control herself but she just could not - she gave the PS concerned a big mouthful! People on the set shook their heads probably in agreement with VA. After letting it all out her chest, she asked them, “How much more degrading can you get to treat us this way?” VA even made comparisons saying that NW is a far cry from NA who knows how to give their stars and workers proper and dignified treatment. 

“You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce."

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Letter from a Reader: The Great Pretender

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Dear FP,

Allow me to share some of the thoughts and observations I have observed and have listened to over the past months concerning a “well-loved” but “most-hated” personality. Let me just call him the Great Pretender (GP).

At first, my friends and I enjoyed GP's company, but we finally saw how awful he is behind the camera. I do not mean to malign him, I only want to expose the truth, and for the readers to not believe too much in the generous and self-righteous image that he projects for himself.

GP has no family, but he does not want to sleep alone as he fears demons concocted in his mind. He is scared of ghosts, killers, etc. He has a “girlfriend” (GF), but GP is non-committal. Despite his wealth, GP has not really shared it with his true family. The mothers of his children are wary of him, and would not dare give their children to him. For everything it's worth,  his money cannot buy his kids and the companionship he longs for.

One of his children (HC) asked him for a bit of help as HC is self-supporting her studies abroad. Instead of helping, GP advised her to borrow money from other people. GP thinks HC is too luxurious, which is true, but as the father with so much, should he not share a bit? The rift between GP and HC is deep. GP wants HC to work for him, but HC is bent on pursuing her own career.

GP threw a fit when he found out one of his loyal cast members (CM) is joining the campaign of some candidates. He was so mad that he fired her right away, along with the other dancers. GP did not even realize that the dancers just wanted to earn something extra for their families.

The GF of GP is a simple college student. She’s very private, and GP can be very jealous. Although GF is liked by everyone, she makes it a point to stay away from the close friends of GP. These close friends are quite materialistic and do not have decent work. They are not that rich, but not poor, as well. When they are together, GF is like a different person. She could not speak as she is always put down by GP.

When GP gives her money, he makes sure that he gives her instructions to purchase several items for himself as well. Thus, whatever money he gives is not really for her, as only a small amount is left. GF never asks money from GP as she waits for him to give her voluntarily.

Sometime ago, there was another former dancer (AF) in his show who just disappeared, and no one knew why she left. Apparently, AF could no longer stand how GP was treating her. When GF was not available, GP would turn his desires on AF. GP makes sure that AF and CM should always be with him on some trips. Everyone knows for sure where those companionship leads to.

More power FP!

Concerned Observer

“Be careful not to mistake insecurity and inadequacy for humility! Humility has nothing to do with the insecure and inadequate! Just like arrogance has nothing to do with greatness!”―  C. JoyBell C.

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