Ex-heartthrob enjoys playing the waiting game

Remember the Monumental Actor (MA) who walked out with Delusional Angel (DA) during a press briefing? Apparently, it wasn’t the first time MA left writers high and dry.

After the initial shock brought about by the bratty duo’s “KSP” (kulang sa pansin) ways, Seasoned Journo (SJ) quickly realized it was something he had to shrug off and charge to experience.

“After all, it wasn’t the first time MA did something like that to writers,” SJ explained. “Years ago, MA also made us wait for hours before deciding to grace us with his presence.”

What made MA’s serial tardiness even more infuriating was the reason behind it: It would have been understandable if he were held up by car trouble or another dramatic upheaval in his combustible personal life.

“But we later learned that while we were waiting and waiting and waiting for him, MA was nearby just having a massage, with his similarly insolent costar in tow!”

MA really knows his priorities: In this case, it’s wellness over professionalism. Ouch! INQ

TOP OF THE TABLOIDS

This week’s top show biz news in the Inquirer tabloid Bandera (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

• Nora Aunor ayaw makatrabaho si Ai-Ai delas Alas dahil Vilmanian daw? (Isn’t she a little old for something this petty?)

Bea Alonzo

• Goodbye sa dugyuting John Lloyd Cruz. Super yummy na daw kasi siya… (Looks are deceiving, indeed.)

• Three days pa lang: “Unbreakable” nina Bea Alonzo at Angelica Panganiban kumita na ng P29.3M. (Mamatey?)

Angel Locsin

• Angelica kina Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin at Anne Curtis: Hindi kami naghihilahan pababa! (You mean naghihilahan pataba?)

• Angelica ayaw tantanan ng kanegahan si Carlo Aquino: Hindi pa din maka-move on, teh? (As they say, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…)

• Pagbubuntis ni Heart Evangelista false alarm: Sobrang nabusog lang ako sa chicken! (She probably had a hefty serving.)

• Andi Eigenmann tumangging makipag-selfie sa fan: Ang arte naman! (Her prerogative.)

• Marjorie Barretto laging nasa simbahan, dasal nang dasal… (Some things are beyond prayers.)

• Dimples Romana napakalaki ng utang na loob kay Daniela Mondragon; Mas susuwertehin pa sa 2020: Hindi lang ito para sa akin, para rin sa lahat ng character actress… (Aba, sharing her blessings…)

• Bianca Umali bibida sa HBO Asia Originals series na “Halfworlds.” (Going international.)

• Daniel Padilla waging best actor, Glaiza de Castro, best actress sa 2019 Luna Awards; “Goyo” best picture. (Well-deserved.)

• Bagong bf ni Karla Estrada hindi pa “OK” kay Daniel: Ayokong maging kontrabida, pero… (Lagot.)

• John Estrada may ex-dyowa na ayaw nang makita… (Malamang…)

• “Soulmate Project” nina James Reid at Nancy McDonie ng Momoland tuloy pa ba? (We have the same question…)

• Maine Mendoza at Arjo Atayde nagpakaligaya sa California, nag-celebrate ng first anniversary? (E ‘di wow.)

• Marian Rivera-Gabby Concepcion na teleserye ikinumpara sa “Be Careful” nina Ser Chief at Jodi Sta. Maria. (Has GMA 7 run out of ideas?)

• McCoy de Leon “basted” kay Miles Ocampo: Simula pa lang sinabi ko na ang desisyon ko… (Better luck next time.)

• Joem Bascon at Yeng Constantino may laban bilang best actor, best actress sa MMFF. (‘Di nga…?)

• Carmina Villaroel tinanggal sa “The Heiress” dahil sa talent fee? (Ika nga, when there’s smoke…)

• Judy Ann Santos siguradong best actress na din sa 2019 MMFF! (Sigurista?)