Is it just me, or many stars really opted to be simple on the recently concluded Star Magic Ball 2013? There are only a few who stood out, but those who did really shone that night and gave the viewing public great examples as to why they ought to be called stars.
This is the list of my favorite attendees at the glamorous ball.
Kim Chiu, as always, never failed to prove why she is being looked up to by many fashion enthusiasts. She looked like a princess at the ball, with the equally good looking escort, Xian Lim, who made Kim glowing and even more beautiful.
Another belle who carried her ball gown with such confidence, glam and style is Julia Barretto. Her overall style, from the hair, make-up and gown, is quite fitting for her age.
Ella Cruz looked sweet and very cute at the ball.
Janella Salvador or Ma'am Nicki to those who watch TV-series, Be Careful with My Heart, looked like a sweetheart that night.
This may not be a stand-out gown, but Nikki Gil's attitude made it all up for whatever's lacking in her ensemble. When asked to describe her style by a staff of The Buzz, she happily said that this is her "moving-on" look.
Ms. Dawn Zulueta has already mastered the art of elegance.
It is not so much about Rica Peralejo's gown, but she looked very happy and pretty, and still sexy even though she's pregnant.
For the men, I'd be biased because after watching "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?", I no longer find any male local celebs who can match the appeal of Xian Lim.
And I am quite sure that many girls, including this blogger, were quite envy of Kim Chiu with the very sweet gesture of how Xian invited Kim to be his date for the ball, as Kim gave us a peek how on her Instagram account.
This is my favorite KimXi picture at the ball. They really deserve the Fabulous Pair award.
There were also certain celebrities who were unforgettable for other reasons.
Maricar Reyes had managed to look quite appealing and classy in the past Star Magic formal events, but she opted for a simpler overall this time. Although she still looked pretty, her chosen style made her look like she would only go and dine out with someone and not attend a glamorous occasion like this one.
Kean Cipriano in a messy overall.
Ansaveh ni Kiray?! Tarush! Very Doña Guada in the body of an 8-yr-old kid.
Photo credits to: Instagram - chinitaprincess, xianlimm; StyleBible.ph & PEX
There are certain showbiz stories that
will make you look forward to hear more about, but there are those that would make
you ask, “Why did it even make it in the news? Does anyone really care?”
Bato-Bato sa langit, ang tamaan wag
magagalit =)
·It’s confirmed! Derek Ramsay admitted
that yes, Cristine Reyes is already his girlfriend and that he thinks that this
time, it’s going to be forever. Aaaw… This relationship is like the Maja
Salvador and Gerald Anderson admission – no one cares, or okay, maybe a few,
but not enough to keep on talking about it. They can keep it to themselves and
no one would mind, okay again, maybe a few haha!
Cristine and
Maja are already branded as the bad girls in showbizness. Cristine, for warring
with her family in public and Maja, for choosing a playboy boyfriend over a
serious friendship. Gerald is on his way to being a “has-been” and Derek, I don’t
know about him, he is no longer in my showbiz radar, taray haha!
·Melai Cantiveros, as per the tweets
of Ogie Diaz, is pregnant, courtesy of her playboy boyfriend, Jason Francisco.
All together now, “Uh-oh!”
·Claudine Barretto sued her
former husband, Raymart Santiago. Gretchen Barretto posted a picture of her
with Randy Santiago. Marjorie Barretto was infuriated with allegations that
Tony Boy, Gretchen’s partner, is sending her children to school. Gretchen and
Marjorie think that Claudine is the basher hiding in many aliases who has been
throwing many juicy allegations their way. The mom of these girls… This is a
never-ending story, really, and it’s getting boring and repetitious through
time.
·Lovi Poe says that what she and
Rocco Nacino have is special friendship. Lovi and who?!
·Rayver Cruz has a crush on Dina
Bonevie, saying that he even bought a magazine that featured a sexy Dina on the
cover. Anybody cares about Rayver? He may be a good dancer, good actor, but he
does not have the kind of charisma that will make people interested with
whatever’s happening to him. Next!
·Max Collins does not want to
follow the footsteps of Megan Young. Who’s asking, anyway? And who is this Max
& why did she hire PR writers to write about her? Sayang ang space haha!
These news items may only be fillers as
bigger news are set to hit the industry in the coming days or so. Hopefully,
the local showbiz industry will again be filled with interesting and worthy stories,
which involved interesting and worthy personalities.
I watched Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush
Mo mid-afternoon on a weekday in a cinema in Bulacan and I was really surprised
that the venue was almost full. We were of different ages. There were kids,
teenagers, yuppies, professionals and there were also a lot of senior citizens.
I was with a friend who only came with me because she knows how fond I am of
the film’s female lead, Kim Chiu.
From the beginning, it will captivate
you because the film talks to its audience via its wacky narrator who happens
to be the author of the book where this was based from, Ramon Bautista. He uses
a language that is direct and will really affect those who have experienced the
beautiful and ugly sides of falling in love.
Kim is very beautiful in this film and
she blooms even more whenever she shares screen time with leading man, Xian
Lim. I watched two of Kim’s films on the big screen in the past, Paano na Kaya
and Till My Heartaches End, but I must commend that she’s at her prettiest in
BHKCNCM. She’s also very natural here, with the way she delivers her lines and convincing
the audience that her character, Sandy, is in love with Xian’s character, Alex.
People may be used at Kim with drama
because of the typical roles that she gets on TV, but in this film, she has
proven that she can be good with comedy as well. Her laughter is contagious and
it just seemed so real.
Xian was an eye candy and will get your
attention from the moment that his character was introduced. He really was
yummy. I can no longer count how many times I uttered “Ang gwapo ni Xian” when
I was watching the film until now that I am typing this blog entry. More than
his looks though, he was able to deliver a very convincing take on his role. He excels at scenes where he was tasked to play the guitar and sing.
Before I watched the film, I thought
that its main selling point would be the genre, as it was marketed as an all
out wacky comedy. As the film progresses, you can’t help but be captivated with
the powerful chemistry of Kim and Xian. Their love (or their characters’ love)
for one another will get through you. It would not be hard to convince people
that they really feel what their characters were going through. There were no “pilit”
moments. The “kilig” happens every time they were together on screen. They deserve to be given the best screen kiss award for this film.
I am a KimXi fan even before, but my
companion was not. This film made her a KimXi fan as well and it feels so good
that I now share my craziness about the tandem with my friend. Judging from the
audience’ reaction, it seems as if the legions of KimXi fans have broadened
after witnessing their magic on screen via BHKCNCM.
The movie was fast-paced. Star Cinema
tried to inject the family angle in both Kim and Xian’s characters. While it
worked for Xian’s side, it was not that needed for Kim’s character. They could
have simply explained her back story without dwelling a lot on her family.
Pokwang, who could have helped in providing more laughs with her brand of comedy, played the role of Kim’s mother, was tasked to do solely light drama scenes.
Unlike the Sarah-John Lloyd films where
you will also love the supporting players because of the witty lines and great
execution, BHKCNCM stood out mainly because of its two leads, no more, no less.
They both delivered well and have I already mushed over their chemistry and
magic? Haha!
So I went to watch this film as a fan
who was more inclined to Kim, with a friend who could not care less about Kim
or Xian. I went out as a solid KimXi fan and now a die-hard Xian admirer, with a friend who also became
a fan of the team-up and someone who’s now arranging groups to go with us to
watch the film again for the love of Xian Lim.
Hopefully, this film will perform well
in the tills. I want to see more of Kim and Xian on TV and on the big screen.
The team-up will surely remind you that life and love can be sweet and
beautiful just by looking at these two.
After weeks of grieving for a lost love, Cory Monteith, whom she was engaged to, TV's Glee star, Lea Michele posted her appreciation to those who are helping her cope for her loss, via her Twitter account.
Their love story may not have a happy ending, but as they say, life has to move on. We can only wish the best for Lea, while awaiting on how the writers of Glee would incorporate the death of one of its lead stars to its story as the show premieres its fifth season this August.
Wow, the local showbiz industry is once again alive, with facts and rumors that inject life to the gossip-mongers like mwah!
This one first – the Kobe and Andre Paras feud (?) with their mom, former actress, Jackie Forster. I understand the press and their need to voice out their concerns regarding the apparent dislike of these kids to their real mother. As many have already said, most people in this country have high respect for moms. This may be the reason why there are a lot who are now judging the boys because they could not contain their dislike for Jackie.
CTO: Philstar.com
In the first place, would we hear these teenage voices speaking their angry hearts out towards their mother had they not been asked about the matter? They were asked. They spoke the truth about how they really feel at the moment and they were bombarded with criticisms.
I may not like what I’ve been hearing from the sons of Benjie Paras, but I also feel for them in a way. When I was at their age, I also spoke and thought like them. I may not be placed in a similar situation, but I would react the same way if I was. I mean, I would feel like I already have an ideal family and an ideal mom who treated me like her own and made me forget about the misgivings of my real mom. By entering into the picture at this time, it may feel as if the real mom is trying to destabilize the world that the step-mom has already perfected for them.
We must also take into consideration that Jackie had these kids at the same age that Kobe and Andre are now in. If Jackie was so hard-headed at the time to give up her career for love and not mind her own family, you will no longer wonder where these kids have gotten this similar attitude from.
Oh well, now that they have entered the business, it is only expected that they are going to be asked about the tinniest details of their private lives. They must now be more guarded and learn how to say, no comment, especially if they can’t lie about how they really feel about the matter that is being talked about.
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CTO: gmanetwork.com
OMG, with the nude photo scandal of the recently crowned Eat Bulaga Super Sireyna, the one who used Kim Chiu as his moniker during the pageant. I doubt if Eat Bulaga will dethrone him because they were not clear in the first place if they have strict rules that are similar with prestigious beauty pageants like Bb. Pilipinas. It is sad though because after the scandal, I don’t think that he would get the kind of respect that he may have been after, even from the very outspoken hosts of Eat Bulaga, such as Joey de Leon.
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What did Billy Crawford say as the reason for the breakup of his romance with Nikki Gil? He felt lost. He was not happy. He ought to find himself first. How can he cause happiness to other people if he himself is not happy?
Too many words, but for many showbiz onlookers, these only meant one thing – he fell out of love. Poor girl. But what do we know? This might give Nikki more opportunities to shine in her career, which in the past years, had only gained attention for her involvement with Billy. She is a good character actress and can follow the lead of Angel Aquino.
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Oh well, as they say, in life, shit happens. You just have to flush the toilet and move on =)
The world rejoiced upon learning about Duchess Kate Middleton's pregnancy and now that she has given birth, everyone wants to take a peek at her and Prince William's royal baby. Here's a look at the Prince of Cambridge, with the proud first-time parents. As to who the baby resembles, Prince William said that it was Duchess Kate and was even quoted saying, "He's got her looks, thankfully."
The first movie team-up of today's hottest loveteam, KimXi or Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, hits the big screen on July 31. Let's all watch and support Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo.
After the hit flick, Monsters University and the oooh-so cute Minions on Despicable Me 2, watching a local rom-com with today's hottest loveteam would be a sure-fire treat. This July, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will bring to life the phenomenal self-help book by Ramon Bautista, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?
Aside from the oozing chemistry of the pair and the proven wittiness of the book's author, no other than Bb. Joyce Bernal is at its helm. Here's a quick teaser of the film, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?
I want to make a blog post about the
recently concluded soap opera of my most favorite local star, Kim Chiu and her,
bedazzling reel (and real-life?) partner, Xian Lim, but I can’t make up my mind
on how to do this without sounding like a hater, which I became at the course
of this crap, I mean, show, Ina, Kapatid, Anak.
I chanced upon this post from
ABS-CBNNews.com about what they think were the 10 memorable scenes from the
show. The list includes the following:
4. Margaux drives Celyn's car, figures
in accident
5. Margaux finds out she's a real
Marasigan
6. Liam, Celyn become a couple
7. Celyn, Margaux patch things up
8. Celyn gets kidnapped
9. Celyn gets beat up by Mio
10. Liam proposes to Celyn
For me, although this is from a KimXi
fan perspective, since I would always turn the TV off when the story was becoming too
focused on Margaux or the oldies’ characters, my favorite and most memorable
scenes from the show are:
1. The young Celyn, selling slippers
while shouting one of the most memorable lines from the soap – “Tsinelas ni
Tere!”
2. Celyn’s scenes that showed her
talking to the replica of Sto. Nino. Such trait of Celyn even became the topic
of several homilies in the church, where I frequently go to. It is sad that as
the show progressed, they took this for granted and focused on too much anger
and violence instead.
3. When Celyn went back to the landlady
that gave her a place to stay when she was new in the city, and gave her gifts
to show her gratitude and to live up to her promise that she would go back when
she’s already rich.
4. The first time that Celyn and Liam
met in the campus. Their chemistry was overflowing that I never thought the
story would never give them a chance to shine as a couple.
5. When Liam learned that they were his
dad’s second family.
6. When Celyn was introduced to Tiny.
They were the exact opposite that was why they clicked on screen as friends,
co-workers and allies. Where did the writer take Tiny’s character as the
story progresses? Nada. He was not a favorite.
7. When Celyn spent the night with Liam
at the beach after finding out the truth about her character. This could have
started something magical for the two, but instead the writer made Liam’s
character one confused dude.
8. When Liam came to Celyn’s aid when
she needed to practice for the ball and her escort backed out.
9. When Celyn was finally rescued from
Mio and the tender hug and kiss that Liam gave her after.
10. The anguish and pains of Celyn when
she thought that her Nanay Teresa died, both at the old, gloomy building and at
the hospital.
The story had a very promising premise –
something unique and rarely tackled. It could have been developed in so many
unique ways, but it did not happen. The story started to lag when too much
emphasis was given to Margaux’ character. I started to withdraw from my habit
of watching it nightly when this happened. All the casts’ problems revolved around
the character. It was too obvious that they wanted Maja Salvador to shine, but
instead of achieving such, more people started to feel irritated. Most of its
viewers watched the show, not for Maja, but for Kim, whom they delegated as the
second lead for a time.
For the creatives’ part, they were justifying
the turn of events by saying that this is a family drama and not a love story.
For most of the viewers though, this has become a Margaux drama. They could
have at least tried to balance the story and give equal exposures to all the casts
in its entire run. They only passed on the torch of responsibility to Kim Chiu
when the ratings dropped phenomenally and almost reached the 20s.
Everything has become so rushed since
then. The story stood out for being poorly written, but well-acted. For the CeLiam
parts, they either repeated romantic scenes from another Kim Chiu and Xian Lim teleserye, My
Binondo Girl, or imitate what was happening with Kim and Xian in real life. The
chemistry may be strong, but the story was very weak and yes again, rushed.
Oh well, time to move on. I can’t say
that I’ve wasted my eight months watching this because I only watched maybe
half of its run. I just hope that they can give Kim Chiu a good story on her
next project and give Xian Lim a material, where he will also shine as well.
Stop playing favorites, ABS-CBN. Look at what happened to the story of this
promising show when you have decided to give the highlight to your favorite.
Okay, time to end my rants. I am looking forward now to the Kim and Xian movie,
which was based on the book of Ramon Bautista, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush
Mo. For now, I will forget that Ina, Kapatid, Anak ever existed haha!
PS: For those who missed the bloopers, here it is:
