Anne eyed for Richard

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Richard Gutierrez is best known for romantic Valentine films and his heroic roles on TV like "Captain Barbell" and "Zorro. " He now stars in a horror film that's guaranteed to scare the wits of moviegoers, "Patient X. " "This is a welcome change from the usual roles I do as I love horror and suspense flicks," he says. "I enjoy it when the viewers get tense and nervous while watching a thrilling scene. At dito sa 'Patient X,' all those who love getting a good scare will surely get more than what they expect. When we were watching the rushes, ako mismo, nagugulat sa maraming eksena. I must credit Direk Yam Laranas for his imaginative style in building up suspense then jolting the viewers with effective boo moments. "

Does this mean he's now turning his back on love stories? "No. As a matter of fact, hindi pa nga naipapalabas ang 'Patient X,' GMA Films already asked to me to do a Valentine movie for them, so back to romance uli ako come February 14. "

We heard GMA is now looking for a leading lady for him and they're thinking of pairing Anne Curtis with him. There's also a suggestion that they borrow Angel Locsin since they've done a lot of hit romantic flicks together. But we doubt very much if Star Cinema would lend Angel back to GMA at this point, even if the movie she is supposed to do with Aga Muhlach didn't materialize.

RHIAN: AYOKONG MAGING KONTRABIDA
Rhian Ramos is bothered by persistent reports that she's out to snatch Dingdong Dantes from Marian Rivera. "I really don't know why I'm being portrayed as a flirt who's out to steal a guy na alam ng lahat na meron nang iba," she says while taping "Stairway to Heaven" in her new persona as Jenna, the alter ego of Jodi who has amnesia. "I know how to respect the relationship of other couples at hindi po ako papatol kahit kailan sa isang lalaking may sabit na. Ayoko magmukhang kontrabida. "

She turned 19 on Oct. 3 and instead of having a frivolous party, she chose to spend it with Ondoy and Pepeng victims in Marikina, distributing relief goods to them. "I felt na with the tragedy happening around us, para namang hindi appropriate na mag-celebrate ka pa with a party. I really want to thank my fans, the Rhianatics, kasi sila ang nag-donate and repacked the goods we gave away. I'm so happy my fans are socially conscious at gustong makatulong sa mga nangangailangan nating kababayan. I also want to thank my sponsors and endorsements for their contribution. The best birthday gift I got is the high ratings of 'Stairway to Heaven'. "

CHRISTOPHER SUPPORTS GINA
CHRISTOPHER DE Leon is currently in ABS-CBN's "Lovers in Paris" but he'll be seen in GMA7's "Celebrity Duets" tonight singing with actress Gina Alajar. "I'm happy to support Gina, definitely one of our country's best actresses who's now showing her versatility by also going into singing," says Boyet. "I hope she wins in this contest. "

Teaming up with boxing champ Nonito Donaire is singer-comedian Mitch Valdez while Kyla teams up with photographer Niccolo Cosme. Jomari Yllana is with Lougee of "Eat Bulaga," Akihiro Sato is with Kris Lawrence while Joel Cruz will have a surprise guest singer. The one ousted last Saturday was designer Maxie Cinco. Wonder who'd be the next to go.

ALICIA NOT SUPPORTING EX-BF EDU
SEXPOT Alicia Mayer is making a comeback as the controlling manager of Akihiro Sato in "SRO Cinemaserye Present Moshi, Moshi I Love You. " "My baby boy, named Caleb, is now one year old, so I felt it's about time bumalik na ako sa pag-arte," she says. "Ayokong magtrabaho uli noong small baby pa lang siya and I waited na lumaki muna siya. "

She looks so slim you wouldn't think she already gave birth. Will she go sexy again like she did for FHM? "No more. May offer nga ang Playboy but tinanggihan ko. Kasi I'm a mother now. Gusto ko namang respetuhin ako ng anak ko paglaki niya. "

Is she and her mate (said to be the son of pastor Eddie Villanueva) already married? "Not yet, although we've talked about it. We'll wait for the right time. "

Her ex-BF Edu Manzano is said to be running for senator. Will she help endorse him? "No. Not because I don't believe in him. May masasagasaan lang akong ibang tao kaya ibang politiko na lang ang susuportahan ko. "

MAR AND KORINA LAUDABLE
WE'RE asked to guess who is the celebrity getting married this month that will be the guest co-host of Lucy Torres-Gomez in "Shall We Dance?" tomorrow night on TV 5. Our guess is, since they're the only celebrity couple set to wed this October, it's Sen. Mar Roxas who's walking down the aisle with ABS-CBN's Korina Sanchez at the Sto. Domingo Church on October 27. We want to laud Mar and Korina for their decision not to have an extravagant reception anymore. Instead, they will just donate P3 million to the victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

SHERWIN DOES NUDE BEDSCENES WITH JAO
SHERWIN Ordonez started at GMA as a member of Abztract Dancers (where Dingdong Dantes also belonged) then went into acting doing teeny bopper roles. He dropped out of circulation for a while but returned to acting last year in "Kurap," a sexy film which won for him the Star best new movie actor Award. After that, he played Janice de Belen's estranged brother in the serious film, "Last Viewing. " Now, he goes sexy again in the movie, "I Luv DreamGuyz where he has nude bedscenes with another actor, Jao Mapa.

How sexy are they? "Grabe, sobrang laplapan talaga, as in labas ang dila. At first, dinaya namin kaya nagalit si Direk Joel. Dapat daw, makitang enjoy kami sa ginagawa namin, so tinodo na namin. "

How did he feel about it? "Siempre nakakapanibago. I did butt exposure din in 'Kurap', but at least, babae ang ka-love scene ko. Dito, pareho kaming lalaki. Jao and I are both married with kids. My eldest boy is 9 and studies at the Ateneo while my 5 -year-old girl is in kinder in Miriam. Definitely, hindi ko ipapapanood ito sa kanila. As for my wife, supportive naman siya sa career ko. I have another scene with Marco Morales, fantasy sequence na nagpa-fantasize siya in the shower with me. Buti pinaalis na raw sa final print kasi sobra na. "

At 31, Sherwin looks much younger than his age. "Kaya nga ginagawa ko ito, to show na I'm capable of doing more mature roles. Kasi na-typecast ako masyado sa teen roles at gusto kong makawala na sa image na yan. " How do the teachers of his kids in Ateneo and Miriam react to his going sexy? "I myself attend the parent-teacher meetings and they asked me about it, so I explained that as an actor, I need to do such scenes. I think they understand that it's just part of my job. "

Source: People's Journal