MARIAN Rivera
Sexy Starlet is no longer active in local show biz. However, she bagged a major project recently.
According to a mole, SS’ talent fee was upped by several thousands because the producers required full frontal nudity.
Truth to tell, SS had no qualms about shedding her clothes on-cam. She even showed a video of the scene, enthusiastically, to a shocked acquaintance.
For daring to bare all, SS was rewarded with a million-peso paycheck.
What a comeback!
Turnoff
Hunky Actor needs a crash course with Miss Manners.
ALJUR Abrenica
In the middle of a conversation with startled News Hen, HA suddenly said he needed to do the No. 2.
Whether HA was joking or not, NH wasn’t amused. NH has since crossed out HA from her list of dream interviews.
Turns out, HA can be a nightmare after one drink too many. He admitted to NH that he had a few bottles of strong beer.
Feeling important
Perhaps Pretty Starlet was under the impression that she was still in demand.
Major studio invited the press to a gathering that had PS as one of the featured guests.
Reporters were prevented from interviewing PS, who apparently wanted to avoid probing questions about her scandalous love life.
PS should realize that her 15 minutes are over. Plus, her last project flopped big-time. She needs a reality check. Now.
Girl versus mom
JM DE Guzman
Seems Mild-Mannered Girl has learned to fight for herself at last.
MG hated how she was dolled up recently, but didn’t raise a fuss in front of the makeup artist who had been brought in as last-minute replacement.
But as soon as she stepped away, MG raised hell, with Hapless Mom bearing the brunt of her fury.
HM is not so meek, either. She is notorious in the biz for being demanding, for throwing her weight around just so her daughter would get the star treatment.
Timeless beauty
Pressed about whether she would soon tie the knot with Handsome Beau, Gorgeous Star was at a loss for words.
Well, just for a few secs. Then the words came tumbling out: “Time will come.”
Only time will tell if GS will learn the meaning of the adage, “Silence is golden.”
Top of the Talk Shows
For those who missed last weekend’s TV gabfests (and why we are moved, if we are moved):
Sarah Lahbati, asked about her relationship with “Makapiling Kang Muli” costar Richard Gutierrez: “There’s a right time for us para sabihin kung ano man ’yun. Right now, I’m not confirming or denying anything. We’re just enjoying ’yung work at pagsasamahan namin.” (Sounds like you just confirmed, kung anuman ’yun.)
Vic Sotto on shooting “Si Enteng, Si Agimat at Ako,” his MMFF entry this year: “Parang ’di kumpleto buhay namin kapag hindi kami kasama sa festival, eh. Parang panata na.” (Beyond a novena, what is it called?)
Vic Sotto on word going around that he’s the next King of Comedy: “Kung ano man ’yung tronong hinawakan ni Dolphy, kanyang-kanya lang ’yun. Wala ng ibang puwedeng umupo dun.” (Oh, you have your own and you know it.)
Julie Anne San Jose on “Just One Summer” costar Elmo Magalona: “Mabilis siyang makatulog. Kakausapin mo, tulog na pala! Siguro one or two minutes, ganun talaga siya kabilis matulog!” (Does that make you boring, girl?)
Judy Ann Santos on her spat with manager Alfie Lorenzo: “Ayos na ’yun! ’Di naman maiiwasan. Kung walang ganun, walang masyadong spice. Kailangan ding pagdaanan para ma-realize mo kung ano ’yung mali at tama sa mga ginawa mo.” (Two words: That’s life.)
Jennylyn Mercado on rumors that the girlfriend of her ex, Patrick Garcia, is jealous of her: “’Di na kami halos nagkikita ni Patrick. Wala kaming communication, so wala talaga akong alam kung may selosan or ano.” (It’s Patrick’s GF’s problem.)
Aljur Abrenica, asked if he used to court Kris Bernal: “Alam naman po ng lahat na nanligaw ako kay Kris nun, pero may iba siyang nagustuhan.” (Hear the sound of jaws dropping.)
Marian Rivera, asked what was Dingdong Dantes’ birthday gift for her: “Wala, love lang!” (Define love.)
Kuya Germs on his alleged rift with Nora Aunor: “Lambingan lang ’yan. Kami ba naman ay magkakatampuhan pa?” (Uh, yes?)
John Lloyd Cruz, asked about his alleged relationship with Angelica Panganiban: “Wala akong sasagutin! Wala akong comment!” (E di … wala.)
Charlene Gonzales on husband Aga Muhlach entering politics: “Na-shock ako. I really don’t know what to expect … I just have to live day by day.” (Good luck.)
JENNYLYN Mercado
Kris Aquino on President Aquino becoming more outspoken: “Times have really changed, kasi ngayon kapag gusto nila ng speech na hindi controversial, ako na nagsasalita. Sabi ko, how nice I’m now the good girl and ako na ’yung quiet Aquino ngayon.” (Uh, we don’t get the part where the question is about you.)
Xian Lim on showering Kim Chiu with gifts: “It’s [my way] of showing my appreciation for a really special and amazing person. When you find someone like her, you want to show that you care.” (Hmm. Sounds like courtship.)
Ai Ai de las Alas on rumors that she recently married her non-show biz boyfriend in Las Vegas: “Puwede bang sumagot ako ng, ‘’Di umano’y no comment?’ Kasi nahihirapan akong sagutin ’yan, eh. Marami kasing factors. Saka ko na lang ipapaliwanag.” (No rush.)
Jessy Mendiola on rumored boyfriend JM de Guzman: “I find him passionate and nice. I think he has a good heart.” (Wow, a man of delicious contradictions!)
JM on rumors that Jessy frequents his condo unit: “Hindi po totoo. Ako po ’yung pumupunta sa condo nila para umakyat ng ligaw.” (Ah, thanks for clarifying that.)
JM, asked if he’s prepared to love Jessy: “Ginagawa ko na.” (Cue violins.)
(Startalk, Ang Latest, The Buzz, and Allan Policarpio, contributor)