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Realizing a Costly Lesson
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PP and CB started in the entertainment industry at a young age. PP was in her teens when she was spotted and given a chance by a network. Similarly, CB was discovered because of her youthful glow and attractiveness. However, both of their careers were short-lived because both fell in love. PP tried her hand at making her relationship work, but it was for naught. By contrast, CB fought hard to win her lover and she was triumphant.
As time passed, the lifestyle of PP and CB tremendously improved as a result of family effort. Unknowingly, PP’s child brought unexpected fortune and fame, which was like her second chance in the business. Meanwhile, CB had not only raised successful children, as she was also known for her business acumen.
Prior to her visit, CB met PP at a party. Immediately, CB noticed the shimmery-shiny look of PP. PP’s jewelry caught her eye. As they exchanged pleasantries, CB praised PP for her passion for jewelry and the choice of her pieces. Shyly, PP said that her collection was a form of investment, which sounded familiar to CB. After talking some more, CB said that she has a few pieces PP might find interesting and that she will visit her soon.
That soon was just a few hours after the party, which surprised PP. The helper led CB into the home of PP and she was welcomed. CB showed her merchandise and PP bought a few that amounted to a seven-digit figure. A few weeks later, PP, out of curiosity requested a jeweler to examine the pieces she bought from CB. To her shock, the expert said that the set was merely worth less than a third of the amount she paid CB. The said amount did not even seven figures.
For someone who has been short-changed by a very hefty amount, PP opted to stay quiet. First, she agreed on the said amount and did not argue with CB. Second, she knows that making a fuss would only make CB unleash her feisty personality, a negativity PP does not need. Moreover, CB could merely ignore her. Finally, PP has more to lose if she confronts CB and besides, at the rate her finances are going, she could easily cover up the amount she sort of loss. However, PP learned her lesson and she knew that she should be careful in dealing with the likes of CB. It was a lesson for PP to become smarter, but it was a very costly lesson, indeed.
‘When you're nothing, people will ignore you but when you're on top that's when everybody swears they know you.’ – Lincey Alphonse
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10. KC Concepcion
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Maria Kristina Cassandra “KC” Concepcion is the daughter of renowned celebrities Gabby Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta. The 31 year old actress first had her exposure in her mother’s shows and concerts followed by working as a VJ for MTV Philippines in the early 2000s. She appeared in various television series and hosted reality shows. For six years straight she is part of the hosts in the musical variety show ASAP. Concepcion is also an accomplished singer with two chart-topping studio albums.
9. Kim Chiu
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Born on April 19, 1990, Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu first appeared as the winner of the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She appeared first in television series like Star Magic Presents and Love Spell, and she is also a co-hostess of ASAP since 2006. Her film debut was in the 2006 comedy First Day High and since then she’s become a regular in romantic movies. Chiu released two music albums and has sung the soundtracks of some of her films and series. Her philanthropic endeavors support causes like the Philippine National Red Cross, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, and PETA.
8. Liza Soberano
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Hope Elizabeth Soberano was born on January 04, 1998, in Santa Clara, California to an American mother and Filipino father. She moved to the Philippines in 2010 and first found exposure in modeling. Her debut in acting was in the 2011 fantasy anthology Wansapanataym. Four years later she had her first leading role in the romcom Just the Way You Are. Her pairing with actor Enrique Gil in the 2014 romcom series Forevermore had both of them labeled as a love team and since then they were frequently paired in future films and shows.
7. Cristine Reyes
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Ara Marie Cristine Reyes was part of the Final 14 Survivors in the first season of talent series StarStruck in 2003. She usually took on antagonistic roles such as the mutant Molecula in Darna, and later on she portrayed more provocative characters like in Eva Fonda. Reyes consistently appeared in the 100 Sexiest Women list of magazine FHM Philippines from 2008 to 2014, and she was crowned at the top spot in their 2009 list. The 27 year old actress gave birth to her first daughter last February 2015, and the next year she got married to MMA fighter Ali Khatibi.
6. Kathryn Bernardo
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The 20 year old “Teen Queen of the Philippines” Kathryn Chandria Bernardo started her acting career at the tender age of seven with appearances in series like Vietnam Rose and It Might Be You. 2011 saw her take on a lead role as the protagonist Mara David in the drama series Mara Clara. The series raked in high ratings and showcased Bernardo’s talents in acting. She would later star in other series that are consistently primetime hits, while her work on the big screen received critical praise. For her efforts Bernardo has received accolades and nominations, including being #17 in the 2015 FHM Philippines Sexiest Women list. Bernardo also ventured in the realm of music with her 2014 studio album Kathryn and, like Soberano, Bernardo is also paired with another actor named Daniel Padilla.
5. Maja Salvador
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The Philippine “Dance Princess” Maja Ross Salvador was born in October 05, 1988. She started out with guest appearances and supporting roles until she landed a lead role in 2004 at the supernatural series Spirits. Her film debut in the 2006 horror Sukob earned her awards and nominations, and the same goes for her 2011 film Thelma which she also produced. Salvador was cast in highly-acclaimed television series namely Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and The Legal Wife. Aside from acting Salvador has released two Platinum certified studio albums and is frequently featured with her ‘sizzling’ dance moves. She is related to two high-profile celebrities namely Jon Hernandez and Philip Salvador.
4. Coleen Garcia
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Danielle Claudine Ortega Garcia had her first taste of exposure through appearances in product commercials, starting out as early as two years old back in 1994. Her first lead role in a series was in the 2011 musical anthology Good Vibes, while her debut as a lead role in film came in the 2015 romantic film Ex with Benefits. Her longest work in television involved being one of the hosts in the noontime variety show It’s Showtime from 2012 to 2016, leaving only to focus on her career in acting. In 2015 she was ranked as the 12th Sexiest Woman in FHM Philippines.
3. Angel Locsin
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A talent scout discovered Angelica Locsin Colmenares in a Quezon City shopping mall. She first appeared in the teen drama series Click in 2002 and in the melodrama Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw during the same year. Her rise to prominence started in 2004 when Locsin was cast as a main protagonist in the fantasy series Mulawin. She would later be cast in fantasy-themed shows namely Majika, Darna, and Lobo and its sequel Imortal. Much of her works, both in TV and in film, are award-winning performances coupled with dozens of nominations. The 31 year old actress was crowned #1 in the Sexiest Women list of FHM Philippines in 2005 and 2010.
2. Anne Curtis-Smith
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Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith originally hailed from the Australian town of Yarrawonga, Victoria where her Australian father and Filipina mother lived. She was born on February 17, 1985 and her family made it a habit to visit the Philippines to see her mother’s relatives. In 1997, while in the Philippines, Curtis was discovered after joining a beauty contest and was offered a chance in acting. Curtis had to study Filipino as she was not familiar with the language. She started out with supporting roles in films and series until her debut as a lead character in the 2005 fantasy series Kampanerang Kuba. Her hosting duties started in that same year in ASAP. As the years passed by Curtis demonstrated her prowess through award-winning performances, three studio albums, and being featured six times in the FHM Philippines Sexiest Women list.
1. Marian Rivera
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Marian Gracia y Rivera was born to a Filipina mother and a Spanish father in Madrid, Spain. In 1986, while she was two years old, her mother took her to the Philippines after her parents split. She was left under the care of her grandmother as her mother had to go back to Spain. Rivera started her career through modeling until she was discovered and eventually given supporting roles in films and afternoon shows. Her big break came in 2007 when she bagged the leading role in the Philippine adaptation of a Mexican telenovela named Marimar. She co-starred with actor Dingdong Dantes who would later become her husband and the father to her first daughter Maria Letizia. Since then Rivera’s career skyrocketed with accolades, new roles and award-winning performances, and product endorsements. On the side she did hosting duties and also tried her hand in music with two albums. She got the top spot of the FHM Philippines Sexiest Women list three times (2008, 2013, 2014), not to mention her five other appearances in that list albeit in lower ranks. She’s among the most in-demand celebrity endorsers in the country and is a frequent face on many magazine covers, and Rivera is the only Asian to appear in the Top Ten International Beauties list of website TopTenz in 2012.
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Movie Review: How To Be Yours
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Main Cast: Bea Alonzo, Gerald Anderson
Director: Dan Villegas
MTRCB Rating: PG
Released By: Star Cinema
When the official teaser of Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson’s first starrer “How To Be Yours” was aired, not a few in social media commented that it would be just another romance comedy movie, not far from the usual shown before it. But judging from the viewers’ reactions at the cinema, it seems that many will be happy to be proven wrong.
Ni̱o (Gerald) and Anj (Bea) are two people who fall in love but their colorful relationship is constantly challenged by their commitment to their professions and personal goals РAnj who wants to make it big as a chef and Ni̱o whose marketing expertise is nothing short of indispensable.
“How To Be Yours” is modern in its approach as it tackles the journey of two devoted lovers, bravely proving themselves further amidst the trials they have to face along the way. Niño is Anj’s encourager, the wind beneath her wings who constantly pushes her to run after her dreams.
The movie’s narrative and pacing work well as each character is allowed to develop as the story unfolds. Not just banking on romance comedy, director Dan Villegas made sure that viewers can learn a thing or two about relationship and priorities and what matters in between.
Needless to say, the movie is a well written emotional ride. The scenarios are real, very telling of the joys and plight of career people in the workplace that many can relate to. That working in an industry like food/restaurant as a chef for example is no different from that of a soldier right in the middle of a battle field.
The film’s casting is quite commendable, notably Bernard Palanca who plays to the hilt the strict chef/restaurateur Pocholo who Anj has to constantly do a balancing act with. Likewise the mix of supporting actors who play her wacky and supportive friends, nothing like effortless and natural humor.
Definitely, Bea and Gerald are the best choice for the film. They not only have perfect screen chemistry, but the rapport is obviously there, as they look so comfortable with each other you’d think they’re just having fun and not acting at all. But you’ll get carried away by their serious and emotional scenes, as they seem so real. If true, their alleged ‘past’ could have contributed to it.
Cinematography is noteworthy, too, with meticulous camera shots and frames making each scene come alive. Niño and Anj’s bedroom scenes, along with their “intimate moments elsewhere” are perfectly captured, accompanied by that engaging musical score. Scenes at the grocery are cool, those Binondo shots in ‘slow mo’ certainly add magic.
There’s one distracting, observation ‘though - very noticeable with Anj is that in all her scenes, whether she is stressed at work in the kitchen or having a dinner date or in the bedroom about to sleep and even while sleeping - her face looks the same - always freshly made-up with hair perfectly in place all the time, like she has just stepped out of the parlor. Now that’s believability flaw in question.
But overall, director Villegas succeeds in this movie, notably for its fresh concept. He and his team certainly worked hard for this. His past movies notwithstanding, Walang Forever, English Only, Please and his recent blockbuster, Always Be My Maybe which also starred Anderson (Arci Munoz), all proved his consistency that content and commercial success do mix.
Catch “How To Be Yours” so you would know what ‘kape’ and ‘babe time’ and ‘forever’ are all about.
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What if Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth starred in every single movie together?
What if Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber only released duets with one another — while simultaneously maintaining a very public relationship?
Are the feels rolling in? Is your heart fluttering yet?
Welcome to the concept of a "love team." In the Philippines, fans aren’t squealing over boy bands or just any celebrity; they’re obsessed with this concept in entertainment that is unique to the country’s outlook on romance. A love team completely elevates the portrayal of love in movies, TV, music, and books in a way that westerners don’t even think about (or avoid altogether).
The entertainment industry in the Philippines is a little different than it is in America. There, actors must have a wide range of skills to appear on the big screen, meaning acting is actually just a small part of their jobs. Being a star includes singing, dancing, and, most importantly, getting people to ship you with your costar. Almost everyone who is cast in anything eventually gets paired with a fellow star who they’re expected to do everything with. And as a conservative, predominantly Catholic country, the concept of monogamy is heavily emphasized throughout all forms of Filipino entertainment. It's a heavy commitment that the stars take on, but similar to arranged marriages, the actors have a high chance of staying together on and off-camera. The secret is their willingness to work together — hence the term "team" — to meet the extremely high expectations of hopeless romanticism.
Though the actors are matched as a result of their natural chemistry, they're never forced to date IRL. Most of the time it just works out that way. How could you not fall for the person, who ideally resembles your soulmate and that you also spend almost every waking moment with?
This is the reality of JaDine — or James Reid and Nadine Lustre — who are currently one of the most popular love teams in the Philippines. They only started making movies together two years ago, but the stars have completely won over the hearts of the Filipino community. (The couple officially announced they're dating only a few months ago on Feb. 11 and fans are already celebrating their "monthiversaries.")
While you may be discouraged from dating your coworker, the exact opposite was at play for James and Nadine. “The first time we got paired together was for his music video,” Nadine tells Teen Vogue. ("She was the girl I picked, it was just instinct,” James corroborates.) But it took two years of working on set as love interests before either copped feelings for one another. “After that music video, nothing really happened…[until] our first movie," he adds, referencing the filming of Diary ng Panget (Diary of an Ugly Person). "That’s when the JaDine love team started, the fans made the name."
At first, the duo admits that their pairing was all part of the job. "We never pretended to be together or lied to the fans. We were just friends, but they didn’t think so,” James says. Even though they had no interest of being in a relationship at the time, there was an unbelievable amount of pressure to be the ideal couple. “When you’re in a love team, you have to work together,” James says. Nadine is quick to add that “people hated seeing you with someone else. When they did, fans started talking. There was a lot of drama.”
James and Nadine say they never tried to be anything they weren't and this transparency is what set them apart from other love teams. A partnership that started out as a mere example of what the ideal love looks like transformed into a real, undeniable romance that the country fell head over heels for. The two are even nicknamed Team Real, which is also the title of their debut book. (Beyond the couple's movies and soap operas, they also sing duets to accompany their on-screen projects.) As cliché as it sounds, JaDine has proven that there’s really nothing they can’t do in the name of love. “If you’re in a love team, you get all of the projects together. You’re a package deal,” Nadine says.
Love teams aren’t without their haters. JaDine especially are criticized for being overly public with their relationship — even to the point where fans argue that everything they do is solely to promote their careers. That's a line the duo say they never cross, as they try to make their relationship as private as possible. This risk of backlash is actually what deterred James and Nadine from opening up about their feelings in the first place, but going public as a couple "was a good decision and a weight off our shoulders," James points out.
The gossip around their romance isn't even the main concern for their OG shippers. "[Filipinos] are some of the most romantic people. They can take cheesy all day and no one says anything bad about it,” James says. JaDine's signature extra-long gazes into each other's eyes at the end of every performance, or their sweet pet names — such as hubby and wifey — are the things that really get fans going.
Much more so than movies produced in the west, Filipino cinema often makes the idea of true love the norm. The depictions of romance are often conservative and there is rarely kissing or allusions to sex on-screen. Love teams actually play a crucial part with the Philippines' cultural monogamy as the dream is to ship actors for as long as possible. While some love teams only ever work together professionally, there are costars that end up getting married. Regardless of whether they've dated off-camera, consistently seeing two people team up over and over again instills the hope that there really is one perfect person out there for everyone. (For a more recent American example, think about the swoon-worthy news of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone — who first appeared together on Crazy, Stupid, Love — coming back with their second costarring roles in La La Land.)
All of JaDine's projects tackle love's major challenges. From the struggles of a long-distance relationship in their latest movie This Time to fighting for love in the pair's hit soap opera On the Wings of Love, they appeal to anyone who's ever opened their heart up to the concept of romance. The only disconnect may be their consistent happy endings, but "the lesson we’re teaching the fans in our movies is that true love can withstand any obstacle," James says. "Also if you love someone, you’ll work it out."
People may have a more pessimistic practical outlook on love, but there’s no shame in being a hopeless romantic — especially when it comes to celebrities. Whether they’re in front of the camera or not, the biggest stars are the relationship goals we all aspire to. A study even shows that the way pop culture shapes our idea about love is more beneficial than having no romantic standards at all.
"People with romantic beliefs did have higher expectations, but they were also more likely to see their partner as meeting those expectations," the researcher of that study, Sarah Vannier, Ph.D., who is a postdoctoral candidate at Canada’s Dalhousie University, told Glamour. The only difference is, Filipinos don't turn off their imaginations — and that's something the rest of the world could learn from. These moments shared by love teams often stand as clear examples of what your own love life could be, taken to an idealized level.
From shipping costars who constantly work together to simply fantasizing your faves one day having a random meet-cute, love teams exist everywhere. It's a natural reaction for anyone to root for any relationship. Love in entertainment is the cheapest and most low-stakes form of escape, as anything is possible in movies, TV, music, or books. This isn't to say love is that simple. Every relationship requires true commitment and hard work, and it's not just about the sweet hand-holding and elaborate celebrity dates the paparazzi take photos of. (We're sure love teams have dates in ratty sweatpants, too.) At the same time, that also doesn't mean you shouldn't take these moments to heart. Go with the butterflies the stars give you. Your feels are there for a reason. Trust them.
Whether you've been burned before or have yet to find your match, there’s something special about seeing what could be. It makes you realize the kind of relationship you really deserve because just like the most iconic love stories, settling for second best should never be an option. That's what JaDine — and nearly every other Filipino love team — opens all audiences up to. No matter what point you are in finding "the one," seeing someone have their own fairytale ending can help you believe that yours is out there, too.
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