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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Luis Manzano, Angel Locsin Set to Wed Soon?

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Angel Locsin admitted that she and Luis are now officially dating on today’s episode of “Kris TV,” February 10.

Earlier during the show, Kris said she was able to talk to Luis Mazano who addressed her as “ninang.” Kris even told him, “Very happy si Ninang” while the “Minute to Win It” game show host replied, “Mas happy si Inaanak.” Thus, Kris looked for her other “inaanak,” actress Angel Locsin to confirm the status of her relationship with Luis.

According to Angel, they are still fixing things but they are “getting there.” She also confirmed that Luis visited her father, who is also happy for them. Kris asked Angel, “Kailan? Mag-iipon na ko,” pertaining to her being a godmother at their wedding. A laughing Angel then replied, “Gusto ko yan! Soon na yan, malapit na.” Kris even said, “You’re turning 29? So mga31. Nangialam si Ninang? 31 na lang, mag-iipon muna ako.”

“The Legal Wife” actress shared that she recently took her father to a trip abroad and revealed that she is very happy right now. “Ano ba matatago, masaya naman ako, bakit ba,” she said.

She also said that though she still has to talk to Luis’ mother, Vilma Santos in person, they exchange text messages. “Ok naman, blessed naman na kami.”

Angel told in the interview some realizations she has had on her relationship with Luis. “Na-realizenamin kung ano yung mga mistakes namin before. Ako madami ako na-realize tapos bumabawi na talaga ako.” Further, she confirmed that they are now officially dating. “So parang inaayos lang namin mga hindi namin na-settle before na mga issues. Pero yung mahal, love, nandun pa rin naman ‘di ba. Hindi naman namin yun nawala. Inaayos lang talaga namin at pinag-uusapan.”

Angel also added, “Kinain ko lahat ng sinabi ko na hindi makikipagbalikan sa ex… Happynaman ako.”

Lastly, Angel admitted that she has not seen or talked to ex-boyfriend, Phil Younghusband since their break-up. “Iniisip ng tao pinagsabay namin pero hindi po… Sobrang hindi po talaga,” she clarified.

Before the interview ended, Kris asked again, “Kailan ako magnininang?” to which Angel replied, “Malapit na.”

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Chasing Credit

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Inspite of her negative image, Lucky Girl LG has been getting some good projects. For a long time, LG's attitude and reputation have been anything but pleasant. Showbiz followers know only too well how LG degrades and ridicules people she doesn’t like even if it means her own relatives.

As a celebrity of such status, LG's lifestyle is labeled lavish, she who is such a shrewed when it comes to her finances and investments. Those privy to LG say that between her and a family member, LG is definitely cunning.

Being a big-earner herself, LG naturally can afford anything her heart desires regardless of the cost. LG who is a car enthusiast loves to drive cars, as in pricey imported cars which she fancies very much. It is no secret to her colleagues that LG puts premium on good, expensive cars, and puts good money on them to make them investment-worthy. And she makes no bones about showing them off.

Feeling that she can well afford a new car with her string of projects, LG went on to apply for a bank loan. But she was shocked when the bank denied her application. What gives?

Insiders say that no matter the millions, income from showbiz is not stable, and will never be. No matter what a big-named celebrity you are, money lenders are just too shrewd and circumspect to bite the millions a celebrity earns. But there are also several celebrities who have good standing in financing institutions. What then made LG any different?

Is it all in her reputation as a borrower and her industry status in general? Some kibitzers say that LG's credit history and overall personal/public reputation did her in. Did her name really pull her down? If we are to believe that banks put premium on the borrower's reputation – the answer is yes.

" People ask me why it's so hard to trust people, and i ask them why is it so hard to keep a promise. " ~ Unknown

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Meet the Cast of #WickedManila

WICKEDLY CHARMING Steve Danielsen, Jemma Rix, Suzie Mathers and Jay Laga'aia.

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Elphaba

Fiyero

Glinda

The Wizard
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Filipinos embrace the Broadway hit currently running at the CCP Main Theatre

2012 and 2013 were big years for Philippine theater, for both local and foreign productions. The plays and musicals ranged from stage versions of hit films (like Atlantis Productions’ “Rock of Ages”), to original Filipino musicals (like Spotlight Artist Centre’s “Katy! The Musical”), to Broadway hits and their foreign companies (like Concertus Manila’s “Phantom of the Opera”).

The diversity of choices offered something for every Filipino. Most importantly, the love and support for theater and stage among the Filipino audience, young and old, seemed to have been revived. The first quarter of 2014 already sees a big hit in Concertus Manila’s “Wicked,” a musical about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, the two witches of Oz, before the story of “The Wizard of Oz” unfolded as we know it.

“Wicked” started running at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theatre last January 22. The season will end on March 9. Last January 31, the company decided to stage a show solely for the benefit of #YolandaPH survivors. An auction of amazing, once in a lifetime prizes is ongoing at Ticketworld.

The press met the cast in a preview last January 23. It wasn’t hard to see that part of the charm is not just the story and the musical’s reputation, but also its cast.

Here are the main cast members you’ll meet in “Wicked”:

Steve Danielsen as Fiyero, the love interest of Elphaba and Glinda

Steve began his career as a screen actor in 2004. He has appeared on film and television projects such as “Queen of the Damned,” “Neighbours” and “Marshall Law,” among others. He is a newcomer in theater and stage, having trained with Tim Smith, Neil Semer and Broadway Dance Centre. His other theater credits include “Legally Blonde the Musical” and “Xanadu the Musical.”

Jay Laga’aia as The Wizard

Jay is a veteran in the entertainment industry. He appeared in the films “Nim’s Island,” “Daybreakers” and “Star Wars Ep 1 and 2.” He began in theater in 1984 at the renowned Mercury Theatre in Auckland (New Zealand). Jay is remembered for his performances in “Jesus Christ Superstar” (as Judas), “Disney’s The Lion King” (as Mufasa), “Sweet Charity,” “West Side Story” and “The Rocky Horror Show.” He is a father of 8 and is of Samoan descent. His Samoan name is, in fact, Manila.

Suzie Mathers as Glinda the Good

Suzie was born in Scotland and raised in Australia. She graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2007 with a degree in Music Theatre. Suzie was an original company member in the Australian premiere season of “Wicked” in Melbourne. She also played Sophie Sheridan in the 10^th anniversary Australian tour of “Mamma Mia!” Suzie comes to Manila fresh from stints in Singapore and Korea, where she did over 300 performances. She is also active on social media (@suziemathers on Twitter and Instagram).

Jemma Rix as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch

Jemma has loved performing since she was a child in New South Wales, Australia. At 21, she pursued this dream, and worked with Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan as the Bride of Frankenstein in The Monster Rock and Roll Show. This was also where she first played Elphaba, working with “Wicked’s” creative team: Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman and Marc Platt. Back then, Jemma had to perform some parts of the musical in Japanese. Jemma has been playing Elphaba since 2008. She has done more than 800 shows and counting.

Other members of the “Wicked” cast are Emily Cascarino as Nessarose, Maggie Kirkpatrick as Madame Morrible, Edward Grey as Boq, Nathan Carter as Dr Dillamond. Karen Johnson Mortimer is resident director and Kellie Dickerson is resident musical supervisor.

For ticket information, visit Ticketworld (https://www.ticketworld.com.ph/Online/) or call 891-9999. For show updates, visit Concertus Manila’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ConcertusManila) and the #WickedManila website (http://www.wickedthemusical.com.ph/).