Big star borrows money to buy gifts

ERICH Gonzales pitches for mall’s fashion label.

This one’s perfect for the season of gift-giving. When Popular Star was still with Cutie Boyfriend, PS’ parents did not approve, so they had to secretly meet at a Common Friend’s home.

PS would also borrow money from CF when she wanted to buy any gift for CB. Her parents would rule it out as an “unnecessary expense.”

To her credit, PS dutifully paid the loan back as soon as she received her regular allowance.

When the couple had a falling-out, PS was upset because CF didn’t warn her about a girl who was coveting CB. PS likewise broke ties with CF.

Mass makeover

Show biz Neophyte went under the knife to solve a longtime problem. SN wanted to have a proper nose lift after several failed attempts.

Luckily, SN met a talented plastic surgeon who did a remarkable job fixing past botched procedures.

Impressed, SN brought several friends to the doctor for their own magical transformations.

The entire gang now looks stunning—and forever young!

Salamat, Dok!

The who!

At last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival parade, a bunch of snapshot hunters were waiting for the big stars to arrive.

Pretty Mestiza stepped out of the holding area, like she wanted to get mobbed.

RUFFA Gutierrez endorses multinational company’s new campaign.

A few starstruck fans approached PM for a souvenir photo; she graciously obliged.

As soon as PM turned her back, the groupies were overheard asking each other:

“What’s her name again?”

Epic fail.

Razzle dazzle

Now it can be told.

That horrific squabble between Gorgeous Starlet and Industry Insider was just a sham.

GS’ handlers concocted the whole controversy to cover up a bigger scandal that was swept under the rug.

True enough, GS emerged from that fiasco unscathed and bounced back rather quickly.

That was the oldest trick in the book. GS and company razzle-dazzled their way out of the bind.

Left hanging

From the Inquirer tabloid Bandera:

Handsome Hottie listened to Trusted Friends who goaded him to leave Old Employer.

Now that HH needs help, TFs are nowhere in sight. The job opportunities they promised HH never materialized.

HH is now trying to reconnect with OE and mend fences.

’Tis the season of forgiving and forgetting.

Endorsers’ roster

It’s Daniel Matsunaga’s third year as endorser for SM Men; his contract was renewed recently.

For Robinsons Department Store, specifically the house brand Liberte, it’s Erich Gonzales.

Olay’s Conversations Season 3 featured KC Concepcion, Kathryn Bernardo and accessories designer Bea Valdez.

KATHRYN Bernardo, with screen partner Daniel Padilla, is featured in skin-care ad.

Ruffa Gutierrez is spokesperson for Procter & Gamble’s campaign, “Wag Kang Titingi-Tingi, Buy Big!”

Filipino-Australian model Vince Ferraren is OraCare Mouthrinse brand ambassador.

C-Lium Fibre has Nadine Tengco, nutritionist to celebrities including, according to Google entries, Anne Curtis. Tengco says the dietary fiber product goes into her juices, soups, savory dishes and sweets.

Restaurant consultant

Erstwhile sexy actress and singer Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez is now a consultant for Patio Victoria, a garden venue in Intramuros with an “old world” setting. Her job covers mentoring the staff on the importance of “full service, from catering to venue-styling.” Patio Victoria (5261953, 5236940) is open to a variety of functions, including weddings, baptisms, parties and corporate events.

Top of the Talk Shows

For those who missed last weekend’s TV gabfests (and why we are moved, if we are moved):

• Aiza Seguerra to wife Liza Diño: “Mahal na mahal kita … kung sino ka at kung ano ka. Gustong-gusto kitang nakikitang lumilipad. At kapag lumilipad ka, mas mataas ang lipad ko.” (Nilalanggam kami!)

• Liza to Aiza: “I’ve never met anybody who embraced my flaws as beautifully as she embraced the beautiful things about me. I’m thankful na ikaw ’yun.” (More ants coming!)

• Dingdong Dantes, asked what he’d miss about being a bachelor: “Sa tingin ko naman po nasagad ko na ang pagiging binata. Ready na ako to settle down … 100 percent.” (Good answer.)

• Dingdong, asked what weird habit of his Marian Rivera would have to deal with once they’re married: “Nag-a-alarm ako ng mga 20 times, every two minutes. Talagang maiinis ang katabi ko.” (You’re right, that’s … alarming.)

• Ara Mina on being a mom: “Bagong buhay, new lifestyle and bagong challenge ang pagiging mom. Since giving birth, siguro mga two hours na lang ako nakakatulog every day.” (That sounds about right.)

• Ara, asked if she and boyfriend Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses plan to get married soon: “Mauuna muna ang binyag ng baby. Siyempre gusto ko sexy ako kapag ikakasal na ako! Saka mas maganda kung medyo nakakalakad na ang baby ko.” (Yes, priorities.)

• Robin Padilla, asked if wife Mariel Rodriguez was jealous of his “Bonifacio” leading lady Vina Morales, who used to be his girlfriend: “Parang mahirap sabihin kung oo o hindi. Siyempre tao ’yun, mahal na mahal ako nun.” (And did she have a reason to be jealous?)

• Vina on Mariel: “Never pa naman kaming nagkaroon ng chance maging close … Sana magkakilala [kami].” (’Wag na lang siguro.)

• Kris Aquino on “Feng Shui 2” costar Coco Martin: “Ang galing niya mag-save ng pera… . Dream kong maging masinop sa pera!” (Well, he kind of had to; on the other hand…)

• Kris on Coco’s acting skills: (’Wag na lang ito; promo na e, not fun.)

• Bimby Aquino-Yap, asked how much gift cash he’ll give “Praybeyt Benjamin 2” costar Vice Ganda for Christmas: “P1 million.” (Parang totoo, considering…)

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