Friendship keeps Jean & Gardo in touch

Author: Ethel Ramos
Column: Studio Whispers

Her recent ex-boyfriend, Gardo Versoza, thats who!

"Hoy, imbitado ako," Gardo told friends who teased him. "We are friends."

Jenica, Jeans 16-year-old daughter by former fellow Regal baby, Jigo Garcia, was also on hand to welcome Gardo. Jenica was rumored to be the reason why Jean broke up with Gardo.

"Tsismis lang yan," Gardo dismissed the report. "Strictly personal ang dahilan why Jean and I split up."

Jean swears shes not in love with anyone right now. All those reports linking her with Joey Marquez and Jomari Yllana are just rumors, she said. She added that shes so busy she doesnt miss having a boyfriend at all.

Aside from her daily teleserye, "Kampanerang Kuba," Jean will soon host a cooking show with Eula Valdez, "Makuha sa Tikim," also on ABS-CBN.

Few know that Jean is an expert cook. In fact, she used to own a restaurant in Quezon City. She was forced to close shop when she got busy with showbiz work.

When Jean and Gardo became sweethearts during the run of their first teleserye together, "It Might Be You," their mutual friends thought it was the real thing for both. Even Jean and Gardo admit they thought so, too.

Now that they are no longer together, they swear they will continue to keep in touch.

Aga Muhlach might bring along wife Charlene Gonzales to Dubai when he attends the premiere of "Dubai," his latest movie with Claudine Barretto and John Lloyd Cruz. The event, he heard, is set on September 28.

Most of the scenes in the movie were shot in Dubai. Aga was fascinated with the place, especially the tourist spots which are featured in the movie, like the marvelous skyscrapers in Shiek Zayed.

He likes the story of the movie. A collaboration between two award-winning story writers, Ricky Lee and Shaira Mella-Salvador, "Dubai" is the story of two brothers and the woman that come between them.

"Its John Lloyds first mature role, Im told. Magaling siya dito. In the same manner na di rin matatawaran ang galing ni Claudine sa pag-arte sa pelikulang ito," Aga stated.

"Dubai" is his second movie with Claudine as leading lady. Their first movie together, "Kailangan Kita," which their "Dubai" director, Rory Quintos, also directed, was both a critical and commercial success. Star Cinema also produced it.

It was Aga who suggested that Gary Valenciano sing the theme song, "Ikaw Lamang," of "Dubai." Gary also sang the theme song of "All My Life," Agas blockbuster movie with Kristine Hermosa. The song, "How Did You Know," is now considered as one of Garys biggest recording hits. He will sing "How Did You Know" at his concert, "Gary V: Symphony of the Heart," at the Araneta Coliseum on September 2. Also included in his repertoire are "Kailangan Kita" and "Ikaw Lamang."

"I heard that in this particular concert, Gary V. will be accompanied by the 62-piece San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra. It will have no less than maestro Ryan Cayabyab conducting.

"This concert Ive got to see," Aga said.

Simultaneous with the premiere of "Dubai" in United Arab Emirates, the film will also open in more than 100 theaters here. Likewise, "Dubai" will be shown in Milan, Italy; San Francisco, USA; Vancouver, Canada; Vienna, Austria; Hawaii, Saipan and Guam.

Source: Malaya