Dawn: Nothing wrong with May-December affair

DAWN Zulueta

LOVE knows no age, and the heart has no wrinkles. That is basically what Star Cinema’s romantic comedy, “Love Me Tomorrow” (opens Wednesday), is all about.

It is topbilled by Dawn Zulueta, Coleen Garcia and Piolo Pascual, whose characters in the film are entangled in a love triangle.

In this age of “cougars” and “hot mamas,” Dawn’s role is a celebration of woman power in matters of the heart.

Here’s my tête-à-tête with Dawn:

What’s something about Piolo that surprised you during your shoot?

I saw how wacky he can get. The few times I spent with him prior to shooting, he was formal. Working with him made me see his lighter side.

What do you think of May-December relationships?

It’s nice as long as both of you aren’t attached to someone else. I don’t see anything wrong with falling for someone despite your age difference. If you really love each other, go for it.

What’s the craziest thing that you did for love?

I gave up something I really loved doing just to appease someone I loved.

When your son is old enough, what advice would you give him about love and women?

I will tell Jacobo not to rush. To make friends with a lot of different people so from there, he will become more discerning. I’ll tell him to keep those with a positive outlook in life as friends.

Eventually, from that circle, maybe he can choose a girlfriend. I would advise him that in a relationship, they should both be assets to each other.

What makes your marriage work?

Honesty and trust, aside from the fact that my husband is super loyal to me. That’s an A-plus.

What are your secrets for aging gracefully?

I refuse to feel my age. I’m 47, but I don’t limit myself to dressing up or behaving a certain way.

How would you like to be remembered?

As someone who is free-flowing, fun-loving, who takes her work seriously, but doesn’t take herself too seriously.

Lana masterpiece

We gave Jun Robles Lana’s masterpiece, “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan,” a grade of A at the Cinema Evaluation Board. It’s a raw and piercing depiction of love in the time of war. No wonder it reaped awards in festivals abroad and has nine nominations in the coming Gawad Urian.

Lead actress LJ Reyes shed her sweet image and went beyond her comfort zone. She more than deserves her best actress award at the Pacific Meridian International Festival in Russia.

But could it be true that it will be the last time that LJ will portray such a daring role, because she is now a devout Born Again Christian?

If so, maybe she can find middle ground between her art and faith, to be able to balance personal convictions and professional growth. Religion must not get in the way of maximizing her God-given talents.

Kapamilya awards

ABS-CBN bagged a total of 12 recognitions at the 14th Philippine Quill Awards, winning the most number among media and entertainment organizations that participated in the prestigious honor program of the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines.