MANILA, Philippines—So now they’re doing the “you’re-fired-I-quit” routine. Chatty Celeb insists it was a resignation; insiders have a different version.
Our mole says CC was a bit too candid for comfort, and someone close to Big Boss overheard CC making a brutally frank remark—about BB being a good friend, but not the best coworker. The mole made sure the wayward comment reached BB’s ears. Soon after, CC was regiven the marching orders.
Loose lips sink ships.
Not happily ever after
Pretty Princess has realized that though she snagged Prince Charming, their fairy tale is not about to end “happily ever after.” She complained to a friend that PC is preoccupied with all sorts of activities, on top of his demanding show biz schedule.
PP is not happy that she barely gets to see PC. Maybe PC is playing sports with other gorgeous princes. Ouch.
Aging Hunk’s past
Aging Hunk cannot seem to leave his lurid past behind. When he was younger, AH was a streetwalker, peddling his wares along Recto.
When he joined show biz, he merely moved his business to a bigger pond. Among his former clients were Makati, Singapore and Hong Kong businessmen.
Now that he has lost his youth, AH still can’t give it up. Longtime Friend was shocked when AH asked for contact numbers of rich gays he could visit in the United States.
Can’t teach old dogs new tricks.
Arrogant Actor’s secret
No wonder Arrogant Actor was difficult to work with, Young Director complained.
YD’s beleaguered project was bank-rolled by AA’s alleged Gay Lover. AA acted as if he was the producer himself, demanding special treatment.
AA insisted on staying in character throughout the shoot and forced costars to go along for the ride. Problem was, he was playing a jerk.
Coworkers now refuse to accept projects with AA as star and GL as producer. AA was previously linked to Gay Director.
Short shorts
Perhaps the rumors about Former Heartthrob’s gender were true all along.
Mole spotted FH in an all-night diner. It was close to midnight and yet FH was wearing very short shorts—like a go-go dancer’s hot pants. And he was with by a cute boylet. Hmmm…
Celebrity weekends
How do John Lloyd Cruz and Anne Curtis spend weekends? At a recent Greenwich pizza and pasta media launch, they revealed their rituals:
Anne loves “being lazy,” and is happy to be free of makeup and spotlights. “I sleep the whole day and get out of bed late in the afternoon,” she confessed.
For John Lloyd, Sunday is family day: “I make it a point to have Sunday lunch with my family. We eat out and catch up on one another.”
Asked about his last Valentine’s Day with Shaina Magdayao, Lloydie seemed to describe a regular couple’s date: “After work, I picked her up to attend Mass and, afterwards, we went for a movie.”
Looks like celebs also crave the simple life. Sometimes.
Pinoy juror
ABS-CBN Manila Radio Divison Head Peter Musngi is a member of the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Program and Promotion Awards Grand Jury. It is his third time on the panel. The only judge from the Philippines, Musngi joins other international experts in evaluating entries from radio stations, networks and independent producers around the world. The awards gala will be held on June 20 in New York City.
Smokey and Shooli
Jun “Mr. Shooli” Urbano is back in the new horror-comedy movie, “Hostage Ko … Multo”—with Smokey Manaloto.
Manaloto plays Isko, a provinciano who goes to Manila in search of his relatives. He ends up in the mansion of Don Emilio, a rich Chinese businessman played by Urbano, along with Iska, played by Mariz Santiago.
“Hostage Ko,” directed by Junn P. Cabreira, opens in SM cinemas nationwide on Wednesday.
Top of the Tabloids
The top show biz news in the Inquirer tabloid Bandera (and why we are moved if we are moved):
• Dahil sa pambabastos ng fan ni Phil Younghusband, Angelica Panganiban: Magdedemanda ako! (Incidentally, she has a new shampoo endorsement—is that the reason for all this commotion?)
• Rezbak ng Azkal fans ni Phil kay Angelica: “’Wag mong pakialaman si Phil.” (Me new ad nga! Give it a week. Better yet, give us a break!)
• Angel Locsin: Hindi ako ginagamit ni Phil! (Uh, that didn’t come out right.)
• Marian galante, kargador binigyan ng malaking tip. (Laki siguro ng pinabuhat.)
• Bea kay Zanjoe: Totoong tao siya at napapatawa niya ’ko! (’Yun ang sukatan?)
• Christian Bautista bagong crush ni Kris Aquino. (Does he know?)
• James Yap type ligawan si Sarah Geronimo. (Does her mom know?)
• Coco hindi hinahanap ang love life! (Baka nakita na.)
• Nonito Donaire vs Chino Trinidad: Suntukan na! (Ayyy, afraid.)
• Cristine, Sarah nagkabati na. (Uh, movie project announcement to follow?)
• Kahit 7 buwan nang hiwalay kay Pampi, Jodi wala pa ring bagong boyfriend. (Smart girl.)
• Sa hatian nila ni Kris, James nag-uwi ng P42-M? (In c-c-c-old cassssh?)