Carla Abellana: Tom Rodriguez is husband material

STARS of “NBSB” Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana

If you don’t want to be part of the “Lonely Hearts Club” anymore, Regal Entertainment’s rom-com opening on Wednesday, “No Boyfriend Since Birth (NBSB),” could be an antidote to that. Women in search of their “happy-ever-after” can learn a thing or two from Carla Abellana’s character (Karina) in the movie. She has never been in a relationship and still pines for her high school crush, Carlo, played by Tom Rodriguez. Since they are sweethearts in real life, their giddy moments and mushy lines on-screen become more potent. That’s what happens when reel and real love collide!

What do you advise girls who have not had boyfriends?

That’s hard… Well, if it’s by choice, don’t wait too long. It will just come. But then, don’t be too choosy.

What stage is your relationship with Tom in?

We are still dating. We are much closer. We are on a deeper level of understanding and we are trying out new activities and adventures with our friends.

What’s your favorite line and scene in your movie?

Scene: The character that I portray, Karina, gets giddy when her high school crush, Carlo, tells her that she hasn’t changed after all these years. And because of that, I stumbled.

Line: All the ad libs of Ricci Chan. I can’t pinpoint one line because I love all of Ricci’s impromptu quips. He’s a master of ad libs.

Is Tom husband material?

Of course. He is a family man. He cares about his parents, loves children and has excessive energy for children. He will do everything to provide for his family.

What’s the silliest thing that you have done?

Steal the uniform of my niece’s yaya to wear at a costume party.

Do you ever lose your poise?

Yes. When I spill food all over myself when I’m eating with my family.

‘AlDub’ phenomenon

Could it be true that some of the endorsements of Kim Chiu will go to Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza and some of Xian Lim’s will be given to Alden Richards?

Kim and Xian need not fret because they have several advertisements to their names, anyway.

The “AlDub” phenomenon defies explanation. Some quarters are wondering if it would just be a passing fancy, while most people agree that the accidental love team has staying power. Their tandem just has to keep evolving.

Kilig (giddiness) à la AlDub is something Pinoys cannot have enough of. Even their signature pabebe (cutesy) wave was featured on BBC News.

That wave has taken giant steps and is making waves all over the globe.

‘Star Wars’ redux

Fans all over the world are gearing up for the much-awaited release of “Star Wars (SW): The Force Awakens” next month. Leading the pack is Globe Telecom (GT), whose partnership with Disney Southeast Asia enables the company to bring the SW fever to a new level. Kicking off the excitement, GT is converting its Generation 3 (GEN3) stores nationwide into a SW-themed hub with creative installations, Battle Pod arcade games. Premium collectible accessories, toys and gadgets are up for grabs.

GT also announced the availability of the most in-demand SW toy to date, the BB-8 Droid by Sphero, exclusively in its GEN3 stores. the BB-8 is iOS and Android-compatible, housed in a durable polycarbonate shell and boasts of a Bluetooth smart BLE connection of up to a 100-feet range.

Star Warrific!

Wanted: hot men

DSL Events and Production House Inc. is in search of gorgeous men who can join a flirty musical variety show to be staged at Solaire. Open auditions will be held on Nov. 16. from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Theatre rehearsal hall. It is open to males who stand at least 5’7”, 21 to 35 years old, with abs of steel and cool dance moves. Bring NSO-certified birth certificate, set card or profile with photo and music material.

It’s your time to sizzle. If you “abs” it, flaunt it!