Cherie officially divorced

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Cherie Gil is so slim she looks much younger than her real age. She turned 45 last June but looks more like someone who’s only in her late 20s. She usually plays glamorous contravidas (remember her as Lavinia Arguelles in “Bituing Walang Ningning” and as the ice queen villain in “Lastikman”?), but she’s now totally deglamorized as Amanda, the grieving mother of a wayward son (Ryan Agoncillo) who gives her so many heartaches in the remake of Carlo J. Caparas’ “Pieta. ”

“Making ‘Pieta’ is meaningful to me as I’m doing the role originally played by Tita Chato (the late Charito Solis),” she says. “She was my mentor when I was starting in showbiz in such films as ‘Beerhouse’ and ‘Sugar Daddy. ’ I really learned so much from her. I’m also happy to be doing another novel of Direk Carlo Caparas as it’s also in a novel of his, ‘God, Save Me,’ that I won a best supporting actress award when he turned it into a movie. ”

Since “Pieta” is now a teleserye, Directors Toto Natividad and Don Cuaresma expanded it and gave a back story to the character played by Cherie, Amanda. She’s shown as a young woman (Alessandra de Rossi) who had sad experiences with two men, Miguel (Baron Geisler) and Delfin (Joross Gamboa). One of them could be the father of her son Rigor (Paul Salas as a boy, Ryan A. as a man). Later on, when Amanda becomes Cherie, Miguel and Delfin are played by John Regala and Jestoni Alarcon, respectively.

Cherie admits she and violinist husband Roni Rogoff have separated after 14 years. They were married in 1994. “I tried my best to be a dutiful wife and I lived with him wherever he was working, like New York and Venice,” she says. “He also tried to live here in Manila for a while, but we have drifted apart and we were moving into different directions since I can’t leave my work here as an actress. It’s hard to have a long distance marriage. There’s no third party involved. We parted amicably. Our children, Bianca (12) and Raphael (10) are currently staying with him in Israel where they study in an American school. I can visit them anytime I wish to and they can also come here as they please. My son, Jamie (21), is with me here. May kumukuha sa kanya sa showbiz but he doesn’t like it. He’s more inclined to music. ”

Cherie says their petition for divorce has been officially granted by the courts abroad last August. It will be recalled that Cherie and Roni had a harrowing experience when they were caught by the killer tsunami in December, 2006 in Thailand, which they mercifully survived with their kids.

GERALD DENIES PAULEEN

DID Gerald Anderson really try to court Pauleen Luna?

“Nagkita lang kami sa birthday party ni John James Uy and we were introduced to each other, tapos nabalitang nililigawan ko na siya,” he says. “It was just blown out of proportion. ”

How come it’s reported he even goes to the set of her taping to bring her food? “Kung sarili ko nga, hindi ko na maasikaso, how can I find the time to do for others, what with me taping for ‘My Only Hope’ and also shooting ‘Shake, Rattle & Roll X’?”

Not all guys look good with facial hair, but the writers who visited the pictorial of Gerald’s episode in “Shake X”, “Class Picture”, agree that his moustache and beard become him, making him ruggedly handsome. “Bata lang kasi siya noon,” says Dinno Erece. “Mama na siya ngayon. ”

Gerald, of course, is flattered by the complement. “But I’m just waiting for us to finish the taping of ‘My Only Hope’ and then I will shave this off kasi kailangan clean cut ako in ‘Shake X’. ”

POLO’S CROTCH

HOW come Polo Ravales accepted playing villain to Dennis Trillo in “Gagambino” when he already played the lead in the afternoon soap “Maging Akin Ka Lamang”? “Okay lang ‘yun,” he says.

“I’m a good soldier at kung saan man ako ilagay ng GMA, I trust their judgment. Nasa prime time naman ang ‘Gagambino’ and also, maganda rin ang role ko as Harold, friend ni Dennis who has the power of the uwang or beetle. ”

Is it true he and Jean Garcia broke up because of their “Gagambino” co-star, Krissa Mae? “How can we break up? Did we ever say na kami na nga? Sinasabing nagkagalit kami and she’s not talking to me anymore. Jean and I are together not only in ‘Gagambino’ but also in the movie ‘Walang Kawala’ which we’re now promoting. Kaya imposibleng maging magkagalit kami. ”

Did he consult Jean first before accepting his gay role in “Walang Kawala”? “Hindi na kailangan. I played a gay role before in the ‘Manay Po’ movies. ‘Yun nga lang, comedy ‘yun, this time, mas serious ang ‘Walang Kawala’ about two bestfriends na may kakaibang relasyon, kami ni Joseph Bitangcol. ”

What did he feel in his torrid kissing scenes with Joseph? “Wala. How can I feel anything, e pareho kaming lalaki. Nabasa ko naman ang script kaya alam kong we’ll do such scenes. Inisip ko na lang na trabaho ko ‘yun as an actor. ”

Is it a real “laplapan” scene where not only their lips but also tongues meet? “Si Joseph, kumawala ang dila niya. Ako, hindi,” he laughs. “Siguro he got carried away. ”

Could it be that Joseph enjoyed doing the scene? “Why? Bading ba si Joseph? Hindi naman, ah. Kasama ko pa ngang man-chicks ‘yan. Talagang isinapuso niya lang ang roles namin. Hindi kami masasarapan dahil pareho kaming boys. Mas masarap pa ring kahalikan ang babae. ”

His costume in “Gagambino” is too tight and he looks uncomfortable in it. “Hindi naman uncomfortable. Nako-conscious lang ako noong una kasi bumabakat ang di dapat bumabakat at, kapag suot ko ito, I can see people na doon nakatingin sa crotch ko na para bang hinuhubaran ako and they’re trying to size me up. But as the taping went along, nasanay na rin ako. ”
‘GOD IS ALWAYS WATCHING US’
OUR colleague Aster Amoyo has formally filed a case against Rose Flaminiano (RF) and RALF Realy and Management Corporation, developer of Rosemont Executive Villas in Tarlac. RF asked Aster to help launch Rosemont and Aster got Judy Ann Santos, Ara Mina, Aubrey Miles, Maui Taylor and the late Rudy Fernandez as endorsers. Aster got a unit there and filled up a Pag-ibig Housing application form that she gave to RF. But she changed her mind as the place is too far for her. RF said it’s okay.

What Aster didn’t know is that RF still filed her application with Pag-ibig and got the loan meant for her. In 2006, she got the shock of her life when she got a billing statement from Pag-ibig. She immediately called RF about it, who told her to just not mind it. She considers RF a friend, but she started to have doubts about her. Last August, she got a final demand letter from Pag-ibig telling her that her unit in Rosemont has been foreclosed and she’s now a blacklisted Pag-ibig member for not having her loan, which she never even saw. Aster found out RF got a loan of P1. 533 million from Pag-ibig using her name. The same thing happened with the stars who also signed an application loan that they gave to the producer.

“I’m suing her not because I want to get the unit but because I want her to clear my name,” says Aster. “I’ve been a Pag-ibig member since 1981 and I owe them nothing, tapos biglang dinumihan niya ang record ko. ”

Meantime, we’ve been receiving a lot of e-mails from readers and no one has sided with RF so far. Here are some of them. From Corita Ging: “The case filed by Aster Amoyo and other stars is a vindication for Gabby Concepcion as it shows the woman is really not transparent in her dealings. From now on, people will think twice before they deal with her. I somehow pity Cristy Fermin who is championing her cause. She put her stakes on the wrong bet. And Mrs. RF is also dehado now with Cristy as her defender as she no longer has a radio and TV show where she can also defend her. ”

From Lianne Trias: “Napatunayan ni Gabby na tama ang ginawa niyang pagkalas sa kanyang manager dahil mandurugas nga pala ito. I understand Ms. Amoyo kasi pati contributions niya sa Pag-ibig Fund, nadamay pa and she cannot get any benefits from them ngayong blacklisted siya. Kung pinatagal pa ni Gabby ang asosasyon niya sa manager niya, baka pati siya ay makasuhan ng BIR ng tax evasion sa darating na panahon. ”

From Junjie K. M. : “Paano pa kaya ipagtatanggol ni Cristy Fermin ang favorite producer niya ganyang bukung-buko na ang pagiging manloloko nito? Ano ba ‘yan? Sabay pa silang inabot ng kamalasan. Twin sisters yata sila kasi they look alike sa hitsura. Talagang lahat ng panloloko at gawaing masama, nabubunyag din at hindi nananatiling lihim at laging darating at darating ang karma. Kaya yung mga manager na nanlalamang sa talents nila, magpakatino na sila. Sabi pa ni Mrs. RF sa TV Patrol, gimik lang daw nina Aster ang pagdedemanda. Bakit sila gigimik, wala naman silang pino-promote na pelikula?”

From Darling October: “The lesson here is: Don’t mess around with other people’s money. What goes around comes around. Remember: God is always watching us!”

STAR MAGIC’S NEW TALENTS

ABS-CBN Star Magic’s Rikka Dylim hosted lunch for talents who just signed up to be managed by them. Only comedian Kitkat is the grown up and the others are all kids who used to be under Star Records. “They’re the new additions to the Star Magic family and we all welcome them,” says Rikka who’s taking a long vacation in the U. S. with her daughter soon.

Kitkat turns 24 on Sept. 23 and is the breadwinner in her family. “Nasa akin ang parents ko, ang auntie ko’t anak niya, and my younger sister na I’m sending to college taking up architecture,” she says. “Noon ko pa dream mag-artista. Nag-audition ako sa ABS pero hindi ako nakuha. Then I started working as comedian host sa Punchline at dun ako na-discover ng ABS. ” She has so far done three movies: “Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah,” “My Kuya’s Wedding” and “Supahpapalicious. ” “I’m now shooting ‘My Only U’ as best friend of Toni Gonzaga,” she says. “Married ako rito kay Empoy at under the saya siya sa’kin. ” When she celebrated her birthday last month, the highlight was when Susan Roces showed up to greet her. “Naging close friends kami while doing ‘Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara’ and itong ‘Iisa Pa Lamang. ’ Ang bait-bait niya talaga. I’m thankful to ABS kasi sa ‘Iisa Pa Lamang,’ hindi na ako basta comedian kundi they gave me a chance to do drama. Iyak ako ng iyak dito. ” Kitkat is now also in DzMM’s comedy show, “LOL (Laugh Out Loud)” and is the endorser of CD Jeans Direct Selling and Met-Thatione.

Makisig Morales and Jairus Aquino both gained fame in “Super Inggo,” where Makisig was the title roler and Jairus became known as the Pambansang Best Friend, Pareng Jomar. Now, they’re both with Star Magic. Makisig, who’s turning 12 in December, is first runner up in Little Big Star Season 1 then he co-hosted Season 2 with Sarah Gernomio. After “Super Inggo,” he also starred in “Pedro Penduko” as one of the engkantaos. In the movies, he was introduced in “Cute ng Ina Mo” then shared topbilling with Vhong Navarro in “Supahpapalicious. ”

He got acclaim for his performance as a troubled boy in “Caregiver” where he got the chance to work with Sharon Cuneta. Jomar turned 9 on April, the youngest of 3 kids. He has done two movies: “D Lucky Ones” and “Resiklo”. On TV, he also starred in “Kung Fu Kids”, “Rounin” and “Lastikman”. He now plays an important role as Totoy, the young pickpocket who becomes Ryan Agoncillo’s conscience in “Pieta”. Both Makisig and Jairus also do voice acting for the animated version of “Super Inggo”.

Andre Garcia is the most makulit among the kid stars of Star Magic. He’s known as Chubs, the chubby character he played in “Kung Fu Kids” who loves to eat. He now plays the younger brother of Anne Curtis in “Dyosa” and has just joined the cast of “Goin’ Bulilit”. He’s in Grade 3 at Angelicum College and also enjoys dancing and singing. He turned nine on October 23. His crush is Mika dela Cruz, the younger sister of Angelika dela Cruz.

Source: People's Journal

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