Dennis Trillo has survived many love battles. That makes him ripe for an adult love story such as “My Neighbor’s Wife,” which opens Tuesday in local theaters. The movie aims to provide a cautionary tale for reckless, impulsive young people.
Dennis has gone through hell and back in the name of love. What’s the biggest lesson he learned about women? “I have to be cautious,” he says. “There are a lot of crazies out there.” What are the three most important things for him in a relationship? “Faith, respect and romance.”
Dennis vows that if and when he gets married, he will try his best to resist any kind of temptation.
Does he intend to court Lovi Poe, his leading lady in the movie? “No plans at all. Kasi kaibigan ko si Jake Cuenca.”
Any message for his ex Jennylyn Mercado? “I have nothing to say to her anymore.”
What doesn’t he understand about women? “Why they have to put on so much makeup.”
The lover boy in Dennis likes his women simple. Love is complicated enough—more so when you fall for Dennis.
Regal tradition
Speaking of Regal’s “My Neighbor’s Wife,” Mother Lily continues its tradition of producing noteworthy films on contemporary relationships, with Jun Lana directing.
“I want to show the realities of modern marriages,” she says, “and at the same time share the lessons and consequences of wrong decisions.”
Mother Lily lives up to the Diwata award given to her by the University of the Philippines by tirelessly supporting filmmaking even in times when other producers have abandoned the industry. The citation also noted that Mother Lily championed critically acclaimed filmmakers and experimented in nonformula films that gave rise to new directors and fresher ways of telling stories.
Hail Lily of the (movie) Alley!
Welcome addition
Boy Abunda is a welcome addition to ABS-CBN’s “Bandila.” When his show “Showbiz News Ngayon” folds up, Boy will be handling the entertainment segment of the late-night newscast.
I look up to Tito Boy because he’s not full of himself and he makes his cohosts shine. Even if SNN is rating well, why did the Kapamilya network decide to scrap it? Could it be true that the station makes more money in advertising revenue with their news programs?
So it’s a wise move to incorporate show biz stuff (courtesy of Tito Boy) with serious headlines. That interesting mix should remind us to neither take things too lightly nor too seriously.
Ideal papa
Much has been written about Piolo Pascual’s controversial romance with KC Concepcion. But over and beyond being a boyfriend, PJ is an ideal father. When his son Iñigo was in town recently, they hied off to one of his fave hideaways for some quality bonding time. According to my source, even the mom of Iñigo was around. Papa P is one ulirang daddy!
Mystery series
“Nasaan Ka Elisa?,” the first ever “mystery”-serye, premieres tonight on ABS-CBN after “My Binondo Girl.” A local adaptation of the Chilean drama “Donde Esta Elisa?,” it revolves around the wealthy Altamira family and how their seemingly perfect world is turned upside down when Elisa vanishes mysteriously.
In their search for her, they discover lies, secrets and scandals that will test them. It is top-billed by Melissa Ricks, Albert Martinez and Agot Isidro. Let the mystery unfold!
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