Before and After: Kim Chiu

In showbiz, it is very common for celebrities  to undergo cosmetic surgery, as they believe it helps improve their public image, which also means improved career opportunities. In the Philippines, there has been a lot of public assumptions about stars who have gone under the knife to alter, or enhance their physical look for the above reasons, and more. Nothing wrong with that. But while some of these stars choose to ignore these talks, a big majority deny that they had ever undergone such. People ask why do they have to deny, especially if it is something so obvious?

For the above collage of Kim Chiu, who for the longest time has been suspected, believed, and talked about for her physical look and transformation -- take a moment and scrutinize. You may want to share  what you think.

Note: May I request that readers be objective in their comments and no bashing, please. Thank  you.

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Spotted: Sarah Lahbati in Cebu During Her 1 Month Unapproved Absence?

Filipinas in Showbiz received a few pictures in the mail, allegedly lifted from Annabelle Rama’s Facebook account along with a note saying they were taken in December 2012. In the pictures is Sarah Lahbati with the Gutierrez family and actor JC de Vera on stage campaigning for Annabelle Rama in her congressional bid in Cebu City. It was reported that this was where Sarah Lahbati allegedly spent her unapproved 1 month vacation from GMA.

These same pictures and details were likewise emailed to Fashion PULIS.

Amidst all the brouhaha about Ms. Lahbati's wanting to be released from her contract with GMA and talks of Ms. Rama's alleged participation and backing of her, what do these pictures tell the public?

Source: Filipinas in Showbiz

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Not a Beautiful Judgment

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A beautiful teleserye started to air starring two of the network's most bankable stars -- Bankable Actor BA and pretty actress. Everybody's expectation was so high for this much-awaited team up. It was a very encouraging working environment in the beginning. On the set, everyone was supportive of each other -- the crew, staff, the talents. And why not? They were enjoying pretty good ratings. Suddenly, things turned for the worse. BA's behavior had become erratic and counter-productive for the show to continue effectively and productively. People wondered what had become of him. Has his passion for his craft gone? Has he become jaded and no longer find his craft challenging enough? What gives?

BA's unprofessionalisnm has taken a big toll on the 4th week of the show's airing. The staff and crew, the whole production team PT for that matter no longer had that encouraging spirit to do their best for the show. There was one taping for airing episode (meaning taping today, airing tomorrow) but BA was nowhere to be found. As a consequence, the script had to be revised at the last minute to suit the needs at that point, so that taping wouldn't be packed up and substantial losses incurred.

Everything became a mess and chaotic that brought a lot of difficulties for the the show and the production. It came to a point that the scriptwriter would just call the executive producer EP and scripts that were handwritten were given to the stars -- that was just so weird. Things were so out of hand, that the director had to approach BA's friends to request them to help put some sense into BA's head so that he would cooperate and spare the show from eventual demise. But it was futile. BA was just so disconnected.

Suddenly, BA's passion was no longer there, his behavior rubbed off on the entire PT. They were demoralized. Stars were mad. BA was uncontrollable. There was inefficiency all over. What a perfect recipe for disaster! Result? No Rating! PT already gave up and accepted their fate. Right now, they only continue to work just to get it over and done with. They are helpless, even had to cover up for the lead actor that caused it all -- and why? Because he is perceived as a network gem (sic).

BA has slowly but surely made a name for himself as a gifted and versatile actor. All that he is now, he earned through hard work. Guess it's never too late to reform. Move now. Be a gem, not a potential goner.

"You will never appreciate what you have until you lose it."

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Tweet Scoop: Accuracy of Media Reports?

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1. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

2. Anne Hathaway in Chanel

3. Emily Blunt in Michael Kors

4. Megan Fox in Dolce & Gabbana

5. Isla Fischer in Reem Acra

6. Francesca Eastwood in Armani

Golden Globe's 2013 List of Winners

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Best Motion Picture, Drama: "Argo"

Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: "Les Misérables"

Best Actress, Drama: Jessica Chastain, "Zero Dark Thirty"

Best Actor, Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln"

Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"

Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Hugh Jackman, "Les Misérables"

Best Director: Ben Affleck, "Argo"

Best Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway, "Les Misérables"

Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, "Django Unchained"

Best Foreign Language Film: "Amour"

Best Animated Film: "Brave"

Best Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino, "Django Unchained"

Best Original Score: Mychael Danna, "Life of Pi"

Best Original Song: "Skyfall" (music and lyrics by Adele and Paul Epworth), "Skyfall"

TELEVISION

Best Series, Drama: "Homeland," Showtime

Best Series, Musical or Comedy: "Girls," HBO

Best Actress, Drama: Claire Danes, "Homeland"

Best Actor, Drama: Damian Lewis, "Homeland"

Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Lena Dunham, "Girls"

Best Actor, Comedy or Musical: Don Cheadle, "House of Lies"

Best Miniseries or Movie: "Game Change"

Best Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Julianne Moore, "Game Change"

Best Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Kevin Costner, "Hatfields & McCoys"

Best Supporting Actress: Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey"

Best Supporting Actor: Ed Harris, "Game Change"

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

A Secret Affair, A Secret Deal

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Sometime ago, a Popular Singer and actress PS was almost engaged to be married to her non-showbiz Boyfriend BF of many years. But sadly, and to everyone's shock, all those years just ended up in splitsville. No reason was given.

After the split, PS continued with her showbiz career, and BF with his. Not long after, BF who worked somewhere decided to stay in town for good and was reported to be exploring on a new path -- to head a showbiz enterprise. Not a few eyebrows were raised, questioning his fitness to embark on something that's such a far cry from his professional training.

Back to the present. The gossip mill has been on fire for days with a Star's TS damaging expose on her unsettled grievances versus the people she had trusted. Her word against theirs. Public was treated to a buffet of dizzying versions of the scandal. Everyone had seen the surface. But has anyone tried to scratch the bottom? Let us see.

Mrs. Career Woman MC who is close to showbiz powerful is allegedly "involved" with the now married BF who heads the enterprise. BF now does good business with MC who helps him ink transactions through her big connections. But their business dealings have been stepping on not a few toes who bear the brunt of being dislodged from their comfort zones the moment they try to question MC and BF. The scheme allegedly had been grossly disadvantageous to the people involved such that those who could not stand the heat, chose to get out of the kitchen before they get burned. But the rest -- the "no choice" ones, just grin and bear it.

But not the one stubborn antagonist SA whose many interests are in grave conflict with both MC's and BF's. SA who is the principal author of the major chaos within the organization, had allegedly secretly manipulated everything by conveniently using a "dummy" to expose and shame MC and BF -- while she watched. The astute SA who has her own gigantic family issue as well, tried to soften the blow by focusing on the affairs and dealings of MC and BF. How clever!

And TS, the gullible dummy, who is like a basketball dribbled back and forth, is the one most heavily wounded in this spectacle. Will she be able to bounce back after the game? We will watch.

"The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell." Confucious

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Will This News Set His Direction?

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Fresh off the source is the news that a young character actor (CA) is going to be a Daddy soon! While CA is a total package to make it big - looks, talent, and intensity, he is without a doubt always a magnet for scandals and intrigues. Notwithstanding, being hounded by talks of bad habits that had thwarted his career's positive trajectory. Many good opportunities that were supposed to land beautifully on his lap were lost in the process. His entry into showbiz was met with a big welcome owing to the fact that he comes from a family of thespians, who also answers to the label showbiz royalty. He did deliver in the beginning but as time went by, he allegedly fell into the habit that had greatly affected his performance and the family's professional image.

Now that talks are rife that he will be a father in a few months, will CA take his career more seriously this time and steer it into the right direction? Hopefully, he will be able to catch up with all the lost opportunities. It is never too late. Incidentally, CA has gone through a lot with the future mother (FM) of his child. Allegedly, FM was the one who got in the way of a network’s prized actress during an out of town taping, and was even threatened by the possibility that CA would drop her in favor of another actress who is now happily in the arms of a famous non-showbiz personality.

Hopefully, the arrival of his baby will bring more sense and direction into his life.

"A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities." Eda J. Le Shan

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Tweet Scoop: To whom is Andi Eigenmann addressing these tweets?

Last year, both Andi and Jake had expressed desire to let go of each other. Jake said, "the feeling is not the same anymore" versus Andi's "I hate boys." 

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Spotted: Out on a Lightning Date?

Is all not well on the domestic fronts? Having a drink or two and sashimi were formerly controversial actor (FC) and forever disputable performer (FD). Although both have current love interests, a non-showbiz woman and a talented low profile actor for FC and FD, respectively, one cannot help but wonder why they are together, and without their respective partners.

Since FC bolted out of the network, this year seems to have started better for him. His picture is so visible along the major street of the metro, and his action teleserye is now moving. Meanwhile, FD's last soap did not pull in the expected ratings, and people pointed to the negative publicity of her disrespectful attitude as one of the factors for the lacklustre interest in her.

Are FC and FD establishing ties and finding comfort with each other? Is FD asking for superhero tips as rumors have it that she might play a heroine? Has FC fallen for the reputation of FD and vice versa? Will FD’s network use this “meeting” for publicity for FD knowing that there seems to be a silent ban on FC's presence? Worse, will her network reprimand FD on dating FC? Let’s wait…

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Could it be her Karma?

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Four ladies once considered each other the best of friends in their network. Coming from different backgrounds, their ages and quests for stardom were things they shared in common.

Lady 1 (L1) and Lady 2 (L2) were both products of different talent searches. Lady 3 (L3) was network homegrown, belonging to one of showbiz's industry pillars. Unlike L1, L2, and L3, L4 started as a child actress, and remained loyal to her network.

Initially, L1 and L2 were close buddies because they both came from the south and shared a common mother tongue. They bonded together and shared the deepest of secrets. Sometime ago, Hunk A (HA) came into the picture. HA must have been smitten with L2 that he kept inviting her out on a date. L2 was flattered by the attention but kept refusing HA's advances as she knew he was in a relationship with L4 at that time. However, owing to HA's charm and persistence, L2 was won over in due time. They finally had a romantic dinner date. L4 the cat, who must have been out of the country at that time, didn't know that HA the mouse would play around.

Like a giddy schoolgirl, L2 told L1 what happened and that HA was sort of courting her. L1 advised her not to fall for him out of respect for L4. Fortunately, L2 listened to L1, and both agreed to keep it a secret between them. Later on, L1, L3, and L4 were with each other’s company, and had fun time together during a network tour abroad. Suddenly, for unknown reasons, L1 spilled the beans on L2 and told L4 their secret!

As soon as they got back to the country, enraged L4 immediately called and confronted L2, and a verbal tussle ensued. L2 would not let L4 get her way, and she,too,retaliated. Soon after, L2 was on the phone confronting L1 for betraying her, not keeping their pact about the secret. It got worse such that L1, L3, and L4 ganged up versus L2, who bravely stood her ground.

Fast forward…enter Hunk B (HB). L1 used to be in a kind of secret relationship with HB which they belatedly admitted only after they broke up. HB moved on and got linked to several showbiz and non-showbiz females. Meanwhile, L1 got linked to her current screen partner (SP). L3 however has the most colorful lovelife among them. Lately, the rumor mill is abuzz that L3 and HB are together. Nothing wrong as others are wont to say since both are single. However, L1 is reacting, feeling that L3 betrayed her.

Observers think that L1 and L3 are merely doing this as a publicity stunt to gain interest in their show. Yet, some believe that L1 is still not over HB. While L3 does not exactly appear “saintly” as far as her relationships are concerned, L1 is projecting an underdog image -- that one who got betrayed. Well, can someone please remind her the day she, too, betrayed L2?

Karma may not happen instantly, but when it does, it hits you like a thief!

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Poll: What are your Oscar 2013 predictions?

BEST PICTURE:

• Beast of the Southern Wild
• Zero Dark Thirty
• Amour
• Argo
• Life of Pi
• Les Miserables
• Lincoln
• Silver Linings Playbook
• Django Unchained

BEST ACTRESS:

• Jessica Chastain - Zero Dark Thirty
• Jennifer Lawrence - Silver Linings Playbook
• Emmanuelle Riva - Amour
• Quvenzhané Wallis - Beasts of the Southern Wild
• Naomi Watts - The Impossible

BEST ACTOR:

• Bradley Cooper - Silver Linings Playbook
• Daniel Day-Lewis - Lincoln
• Hugh Jackman - Les Misérables
• Joaquin Phoenix - The Master
• Denzel Washington - Flight

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:

• Philip Seymour Hoffman - The Master
• Robert DeNiro - Silver Linings Playbook
• Alan Arkin - Argo
• Tommy Lee Jones - Lincoln
• Christoph Waltz - Django Unchained

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

• Sally Field - Lincoln
• Anne Hathaway - Les Miserables
• Jacki Weaver - Silver Linings Playbook
• Helen Hunt - The Sessions
• Amy Adams - The Master

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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The Last Goodbye

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What everyone thought was an everlasting love between Controversial Star CS and Handsome Hunk HH turned out to be not for keeps after all. Their love story had been controversial from the very beginning. The high-strung CS regarded HH very well and loved him for his simple and quiet demeanor. Their "miles apart" personalities complimented and worked for them.

The very patient HH learned to accept and lived with their differences, and loved her no matter what, in spite of. After all, they have survived many relationship crises successfully, and have fought for each other amidst all the ugly rumors. But as they say, "Some good things never last." Then one day, they realized they were no longer each other's "other half."

The decision to convert their relationship status from lovers to friends happened even before the  last holiday season. Both were quiet and decided not to make public about the whole thing. But CS confided to a friend, nonetheless, saying that HH and her were totally over, since last year yet...no reasons were given. Which was why people and some staff noticed how CS tried so hard to avoid HH.

But HH still loved her, obviously. At a staff party last year, seeing how drunk CS was, he volunteered to bring her home. Their situation is now breaking his heart. And why not? His world revolved around her for years. And for the young HH, to suddenly forget may not be so easy as it sounds. But if you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right.

"It is not how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility. "

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