Cute charmer works hard for entire clan

Cute charmer is no longer as good-looking as before.

Always sleep-deprived, CC seems frayed and frazzled these days.

Alas, it’s not because CC is a party animal. On the contrary, CC works 24/7 and has no time for frivolous stuff.

CC frequently shuttles from one gig to another because the entire clan depends on the poor kid’s earnings.

CC would rather stay on the set and not go home where relatives would line up to ask for moola as payment for all sorts of bills.

CC cannot afford to take things easy for as long as these family members refuse to do their share in the household.

Yup, CC works hard for the money, honey.

Manhandled

Handsome Hunk is a regular bit player in the projects of Veteran Insider.

HH thought VI is showering him with assignments out of sheer kindness.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Turned out VI was scheming to get into HH’s pants.

One night, VI crawled into HH’s bed and the inevitable happened. Manhandled HH felt dejected and quit with dispatch.

Traumatized, HH now rejects every offer that also involves VI.

Better safe than sorry.

Deal breaker

Now it can be told.

Scintillating Star had no choice but to call it quits because of Crafty Sweetheart’s inconsistencies.

Well-meaning buddies warned SS of CS’ rather checkered past. According to the rumor mill, CS has a history of targeting moneyed but vulnerable prey.

SS didn’t want to become another one of CS’ victims.

What finally broke the deal was CS’ request for SS to part with a sizable amount for a dubious transaction.

Friends suspected that CS would benefit from the venture, while SS would be left holding an empty bag.

Uh-oh.

After the loving

Attractive Star and Former Lover are not exactly chummy nowadays.

After the loving comes the booing.

FL has nothing but nasty things to say about AS. FL claims AS is self-absorbed and arrogant.

To be fair, FL is no saint, either.

Not a few observers have noticed that FL often quarrels with past loves. After all, these bitter exes have one thing in common: FL.

Tsk. Tsk.

Playmates

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

For this estranged couple, rumors of a reconciliation are unfortunately untrue.

According to a mole, Popular Star hasn’t exactly reunited with Feisty Paramour. They’re still friends, though. Make that, friends with benefits.

FP is often spotted in PS’ pad. And they’re not playing house.

Well, they are both of age.

One thing’s for sure: Although they are no longer an item, they’ve remained playmates.

Hmmm….

Top of talk shows

For those who missed last weekend’s gabfests on TV. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)

Jimuel Pacquiao on becoming a product endorser: “My friends tease me that I’m famous now.” (With that surname … it was only a matter of time.)

Sen. Manny Pacquiao on his son Jimuel: “Very slang!” (You know ….)

Bea Alonzo on working with Gerald Anderson, whom she dated in the past: “I have to be honest, nung umpisa… It was kinda weird.” (Define weird.)

Gerald on his longtime crush, Bea: “I bought a notebook na siya ang cover, pina-laminate ko.” (Over!)

Kiray Celis on being paired with Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco and Jake Cuenca in a coming project: “My God, I can’t imagine! Hindi ako nag-e-expect ng [kissing scene]!” (Ikaw na! Translation: You already!)

Ciara Sotto on estranged husband Jojo Oconer: “Forgiving someone doesn’t get him off the hook naman …. it’s for you.” (Either get better or remain bitter.)

Jennylyn Mercado on being dubbed “Ultimate Star”: “May pressure, eh. Pero thankful ako.” (Titles are for real estate.)

Max Collins on her physical insecurities: “My weight, lagi akong tumataba.” (You’re beautiful no matter what size.)

Marian Rivera on her Baby Zia: “Bungisngis… mahilig siyang tumawa.” (Well, the kid won the genetic lottery.) TV Patrol, 24 Oras