Rowdy Hunk tried to strike gold on the international scene. For a while, RH managed to turn heads abroad.
RH, however, hit a brick wall.
Jobless, RH had no choice but to hook up with Influential Foreigner. Without skipping a beat, RH dumped Erstwhile Lover back home.
RH didn’t even consider his promise to take care of EL and family.
Well, RH is now living the high life with IF in a nearby cosmopolitan city.
Thing is, IF isn’t really that much of a looker. Is that why RH avoids appearing in public with IF?
Sweet alien
Seems wooing “Crazy, Rich Aliens” is the most viable option for unemployed hunks.
RH’s Macho Nemesis likewise found himself in a financial slump. MN’s goal of global success swiftly went pfft.
What’s a dashing dude
to do?
MN turned to Powerful
Insider for consolation.
There is talk that MN is now PI’s beau du jour.
Coworkers scoff at this unlikely tandem. Is it because MN is much prettier than PI?
Ouch!
Name-calling
Don’t call him by his name!
A supposed stolen video of an alleged sex party involving gays and closeted men is making the rounds in cyberspace.
The dimly lit, scorching hot encounter was interrupted by unintended hilarity, though. In the middle of a steamy scene, one of the participants made the mistake of screeching out a partner’s name—obviously in the throes of unbridled ecstasy.
A disembodied voice was then heard admonishing everyone: No names, please!
Was it because it was a popular, and therefore identifiable, name?
Hmmm …
Karma’s a b*tch
You know what they say about karma being a mean beeatch.
Nefarious Colleague kept badmouthing Riveting Jezebel.
Turned out NC wanted to lure people, particularly Yummy Playboy, away from RJ. NC was able to convince YP to break ties with RJ. NC also counseled YP to pursue Luscious Artiste—to jumpstart an otherwise lackluster career.
Soon enough, NC was handling YP’s affairs.
RJ effortlessly moved on, unruffled by the debacle.
Fast forward to the here and now: LA got rid of YP, while NC was besieged by all sorts of calamities—professional and personal.
Uh-oh.
Intolerable
From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:
Seems Dashing Hunk can no longer tolerate the unpredictable mood swings of Ravishing Mate. Making matters worse, RM gets upset every time DH ventures near Alluring Temptress.
Exasperated DH simply cannot stand RM’s jealousy attacks anymore.
DH purportedly apologized to AT for the aggravation caused by RM.
Alas, DH had to meet with AT secretly, so that RM wouldn’t go ballistic. DH was the portrait of remorse during the powwow with AT and family, who have been nothing but patient and understanding.
Top of show biz news
For those who missed last weekend’s show biz news on TV (and why we are moved, if we are moved):
Barbie Forteza on going home for Christmas, after shooting a movie in Italy: “I’m very excited. Kasi kahit naman sobrang ganda sa Italy, wala pa ring tatalo sa Pasko sa Pinas.” (No place like home.)
Megan Young
Megan Young on working with boyfriend Mikael Daez in a new soap: “Medyo kinakabahan ako kasi alam kong tutuksuhin niya ako!” (Uyyy!)
Ai-Ai delas Alas on the spirit of Christmas: “Christmas is for loving and giving. Pero araw-araw naman dapat nagmamahalan at nagbibigayan tayo.” (Korek!)
Yasmien Kurdi on how she will spend Christmas: “Siguro magluluto lang ako sa house at kung sinong friends at relatives ang bumisita, welcome!” (Food, glorious, food!)
Glaiza de Castro on being a godparent: “Iga-guide mo ’yung bata every chance you have. Para ka na rin nilang magulang … so dapat maging good example ka.” (Agree!)
Joross Gamboa, asked if he thinks he and costar Edgar Allan Guzman have a shot at winning MMFF best actor: “Kung puwede ’yung isa sa ’min best actress!” (Ganern.)
Jak Roberto
Jak Roberto on how he saved up for his dream car: “Bawas sa mga ’di kailangan, gaya ng mga mamahaling coffee at sapatos.” (Priorities.)
Dennis Trillo on having three leading ladies in a soap: “Siyempre kailangang maging fit dahil sobrang sexy at magaganda mga katrabaho ko. So nag-a-adjust ako.” (Good boy.)
Jessy Mendiola
Jessy Mendiola on her boyfriend Luis Manzano meeting her father: “Last time pumunta siya dito mga five years ago. So ngayon natuwa ako kasi he made time for me. Sobrang mapagbiro ang tatay ko so nu’ng nagkita sila puro sila jokes.” (Bonding time with future dad-in-law?)
Jessy on choosing between love and career: “There are things in life na hindi mo maipagpapalit sa career.” (Hmmm … )
Maja Salvador
Maja Salvador on helping abused and abandoned children: “Na-experience ko ’yung hindi kumpleto ang pamilya, so kung puwede … i-share mo lahat ng blessings na meron ka.” (Brava!)
Maja’s Christmas plans: “Pupunta ako ng Canada to be with my family. ’Yung luto ng mommy ko … ’yun ang hinihingi ko—gusto ko ng sopas.” (Simplicity is beauty.)
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