The returning TV pair of Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo is singing the theme song of the new soap Juan Happy Love Story that will premiere next week Monday on GMA Network. The two recorded the song and both are satisfied with the result. Dennis and Heart had worked together in a fantaserye several years ago and many thought the two would be a couple. But Heart found love with Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero whom she married the day after her birthday on Feb. 15, 2015, while Dennis had been romantically linked with other women, most recently with fellow Kapuso Jennylyn Mercado.
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Andre Paras misses Barbie Forteza
Those who had followed the romantic comedy series That’s My Amboy said Andre Paras performance had improved considerably, and those who had become certified Andre fans are looking forward to his new project on GMA Network.
Andre admitted after the conclusion of That’s My Amboy he started missing Barbie Forteza. “Barbie will always be the same person who makes everyone happy and at the same time you will enjoy your work because she is very makulit and super taas ng energy. I hope to work with her again,” he said adding that there is nothing between him and Barbie. None yet. But they have become very good friends and comfortable in working with each other.
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Jennylyn Mercado’s new show
Last Sunday, Jennylyn Mercado’s new show premiered on GMA News TV. It is called Dishkarte of the Day. A friend, Noel Añonuevo, is directing the show that also features Sam YG and Betong Sumaya as co-hosts. The show dishes useful kitchen tips and recipes
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What’s Marian Rivera’s secret?
In her Instagram account, new mother Marian Rivera revealed her secret in posting pretty photos on her account. She said she has a white wall that she uses as background when she takes her selfie or photos of her daughter Letizia with her dad, Dingdong Dantes.
“May white wall ako sa bahay, dun ko siya kinukunan. Paulit-ulit kong pini-picture-ran, sobrang arte ko. Siguro ano, isa din ‘yan sa mga hilig kong gawin eh. Talagang mabusisi ako sa pag-aayos ng mga bagay-bagay.”
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Sef Cadayona and Jackie Rice pay it forward
Punduhan, Bulacan shelters a Dumagat tribe, which, despite the advanced technology in the country, still has no access to clean water. As GMA Artist Center star Sef Cadayona celebrated his birthday, he took part in an initiative to provide the indigenous people of Pundahan with potable water last April 30.
In partnership with the Pink Women on Fire and Solar Power Initiative (SPIN) Project, Sef initiated a post-birthday celebration by immersing himself to the community and setting up a ‘Solar Powered Tubig Filtration System’. Through carbon-filtering, polluted water is processed to be more potable that results to 2400 glasses of clean water. The system requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for remote sitios that have limited access to electricity and other advanced technology.
Sef plays his part in nation building and shares the reason for this advocacy. “This is my way of paying it forward. Aminin man natin o hindi, minsan nakakalimutan nating we have them around at minsan bumababa pa sila sa urban areas para humingi ng tulong. So ngayong nakakita ako ng opportunity, kinuha ko kaagad para ako naman ang lumapit at makapagbigay sa kanila,” the Kapuso star explains.
Meanwhile, another Kapuso star shares her big heart to the minority. Bubble Gang mainstay Jackie Rice reached out to the elderly of Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Marikina to celebrate her birthday and spend time with them.
Jackie admits to have a soft spot for lolos and lolas for the mere reason of compassion. She feels that making them feel neglected is a bit cruel if not ungrateful as most of them spent their lives caring for their children.
“Yung iba sa atin, nakakalimutan na ‘yung matatanda ang nagbigay buhay, nagpalaki, at nag-alaga sa atin. Tapos ang ending, walang nag-aalaga sa kanila. Ayokong maramdaman nila ‘yun kaya ginagawa ko ito.”
Aside from the fulfillment she gets from reaching out, she wants to be a role model. “Pag nagbibigay ka, ang sarap kasi. At saka baka ito na yung way para mas dumami pa ang mga taong ma-inspire na tumulong.”
As public figures who have millions of followers on their watch, their compassion does not only help those in need but also encourage their fans to do the same and make a difference.