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April shower of stars

Author: Manila Standard Today
Column: Life & Entertainment

Those born in April, they say, are the luckiest people in the world. Possibly true if we go by the number of people born in the fourth month of the year who had become big successes in their fields of endeavor.

At Star Magic, there are about eight talented young individuals whom Lady Luck has given her magic.

Let’s meet them.

ISABEL BLAESI

This Star Circle Batch 13 member Isabel Blaesi was a former commercial model. Her face landed in several ads which paved the way of her joining the Star Magic family. She was first seen with the all-female group called Fresh Girls regularly seen in Magandang Tanghali Bayan. Isabel was then paired with one of the Roco twins in Qpids. This mestiza girl was then paired with Mateo Guidicelli in Kung Fu Kids and Dino Imperial in Prinsesa ng Banyera. Isabel prioritizes her school and is excited this coming school year. She enjoys her bonding with her friends. Isabel celebrated her 18th birthday on April 1. Unlike other debutants, Isabel chose to have a simple dinner with her close friends and family in The Fort.

SHARLENE SAN PEDRO

Sharlene San Pedro became one of Star Magic’s busiest kids after Star Circle Kids Quest. Aside from TV guestings, she was very lucky to be part of regular shows and to have starred as one of the leads of Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit, Callalily and Goin Bulilit. Sharlene did her first movie with Judy Ann Santos in Kulam. Her potential was seen by ABS-CBN and she was given more projects under her home studio. She played the young Shaina Magdayao in Rounin and Aiza Seguerra in Ysabella. She was chosen to be the lead child star in the remake of Princess Sarah. Moose Gear endorser Sharlene celebrated her 9th birthday on April 5. This Guillermo’s Best Child Performer celebrated her birthday in the Goin’ Bulilit taping where she treated her co-stars and the production staff. An incoming fourth grader of His Sanctuary Christian Academy, Sharlene was last seen in Lobo as the young Angel Locsin and in Kung Fu Kids.

KHAYECEE ABOLOC

Another Star Magic Kid whom we have seen in several TV shows in ABS-CBN is Khayecee Aboloc. She played the young Roxanne Guinoo in Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos and Erich Gonzales in Sana Maulit Muli. She also did television appearances in Super Inggo 1.5, Princess Sarah, Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit and Gulong ng Palad. This former Star Circle Kids Quest Batch 1 member appeared in Happily Ever After. Khayecee Aboloc was seen in Jollibee, Kraft Chunky Chunks, Colgate, Magnolia Chocolate, Smart Link and Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog. She is attending swimming lessons this summer vacation. She enjoyed bonding with her newfound friends during her 9th birthday celebration on April 9. Khayecee is an incoming fourth grader in La Consolacion Manila.

Dino Imperial

Dino Imperial is one Star Magic’s heartthrob whom we have seen in Coke, PLDT My DSL and Teriyaki Boy TV ads. This Star Circle 13 member was paired with Empress Schuck in Abt Ur Luv and Astigs. His teamup with Empress was one of the most admired loveteams on television but they are now being paired with other stars. Dino was paired with Andy Eigenmann, in Prinsesa ng Banyera. His character as Habagat is a challenging role for Dino. Unlike his role in Volta and Astigs, he does serious acting as the brother of Kristine Hermosa. Dino decided to stop schooling because of his daily taping schedules but he plans to go back and continue his Multimedia Arts course in the College of St. Benilde as a sophomore student. Dino will be seen in Prinsesa ng Banyera’s latest season and in Studio 23 as the newest VJ. He celebrated his 20th birthday in Prince of Jaipur on April 9.

Malaya Lewandowski

Malaya Lewandowski is one of Star Magic’s bet for singing and dancing. Her biggest break so far was being a MYX VJ for North America where she has two segments, namely, OMG and Bang. MYX is happy with her performance and hopefully, she will be hosting for another two segments. She won a number of beauty contests in the States, the last three being Ms. California Teen USA, Ms. Teen Filipina and Ms. Fiesta Filipina. She also modeled for Folded and Hung in their “Street Cast” campaign. We have seen this talented young lady in Wowowee and Asap doing production numbers with the all-female group called Koolchx. She posed for Maxim’s March issue and is now busy doing corporate and out-of-town shows. Recently, she was talked about as she is allegedly the daughter of a comebacking actor. She refuses to focus on such controversies and says that if she really wanted to use such issue to become famous, she could have done so since day one. Malaya is concentrating with her work these days. A potential recording artist, Malaya celebrated her birthday on April 13 and is 20 years old. She had a birthday celebration in Asap 08 with the man closest to her heart, Rafael Rosell.

RYAN RAMOS

Former Star Circle Batch 9 member Ryan Ramos is soaring high in hosting. He may not be visible on TV in his home studio, he keeps himself busy with three shows in UNTV 37. He is a regular host for show Good Morning Kuya! and original weekend morning show, Kami Naman. He is also seen as a sports anchor every Sunday 4 to 5 p.m. in his very own sports show. Ryan was nominated in 2007’s Star Awards for Best TV Host and for Best New Actor in 2000. His hobbies include playing basketball, learning martial arts, and reading books, especially religious ones. He is seen in Your Song, Sayang na Sayang episode with Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks. Ryan celebrated his birthday on April 15.

Marvin Raymundo

Marvin Raymundo was a student turned ramp and commercial model at the age of 17. Although he already enjoyed the perks of being a model, Marvin finished his Human Resource course with flying colors. Being a celebrity is far from his dream in life but opportunity knocks when he was asked to join the Star Circle Batch 15. He grabbed this once-in-a-lifetime offer and eventually loves being in the limelight. Marvin’s first television appearance was in May Minamahal where he plays brother of Anne Curtis. Two of his regular shows were Lastikman where he played the contrabida friend of Danilo Barrios and Nenok in Super Inggo 1.5. Marvin is blessed to be part of all-male group Coverboys regularly seen in Asap ’08. He is also one of the boys of summer featured in Star Studio’s March edition. This Pampangueño had a birthday blast in Full Circle segment together with Star Magic April celebrants. Marvin is excited with the Coverboys’ upcoming concert on May 9 and May 10 at Music Museum. He turned 21 years old on April 25.

JASON GAINZA

If there are few who made it in showbiz after joining reality shows, one of which is Jason Gainza. After PBB, he remains active and visible on TV and movies. He did movies namely You Got Me and Shake Rattle and Roll. This Batangueño had his biggest break being Piolo Pascual’s friend in Sa Piling Mo. Since then, Jason became a primetime favorite. He played the father of the young Vhong Navarro in Lastikman and husband of Ai-Ai delas Alas in Volta. Jayson continues to be one of Katherine de Castro’s co-host in Trip na Trip. A Harvard USA endorser, Jason is busy taping for a new gag show with good friends John Prats and Zanjoe Marudo. This wacky guy loves being with the two actors as he worked with them in Aalog-alog and this time they are back on TV via Parekoy. Jason celebrated his 28th birthday with his family on April 27.

Source: Manila Standard Today