Heart is Sharon's daughter in 'Mano Po 6'

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Joel Lamangan is certainly the busiest TV and film director today. After "Adik Sa'Yo," he now megs Mark and Jen in "Ikaw Na Sana. " He also directed them earlier in "Paano Ba ang Mangarap," a hit. On the big screen, he has two films in the can: the political thriller "Dukot" and the gay dance-drama, "I Luv Dream Guyz. " He's now lensing two new films: "Sagrada Familia" with Lovi Poe and Snooky Serna ("3 days na lang kami") and just started "Mano Po 6" with Sharon Cuneta, Christopher de Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dennis Trillo, Boots Anson Roa, Sid Lucero and as Sharon's daughter, Heart Evangelista (so Dennis gets his wish to finally work with Heart, and in a movie at that, not just on TV. ) He's also set to start shooting a new indie drama, "Burak," about the dregs of our society, written by Palanca award-winner, Eric Ramos.

He megged Pauleen and Dennis in "Adik Sa'Yo" so he saw how their relationship blossomed. Would he also know why it ended? "Ay, hindi ko rin alam," he says. "Mismo ako, nagtaka why their relationship ended when the show ended. Pero bata pa naman sila, marami pang puedeng mangyari sa buhay nila. "

How about Mark and Jen? "Their wonderful chemistry remains. I directed them when they were teeners in 'Blue Moon' and, definitely, mas nag-mature at gumaling ang acting nila. "

The theme of the "Ikaw Sana" presscon was obviously Christmas and they even invited a choir to sing Christmas carols live during their presentation. "The -ber months have started and gusto namin, kami ang mauna sa pagbati sa press ng Maligayang Pasko. Also, the story ends on Christmas Day at ta-lagang the show will run up to Christmas kaya bagay na bagay na mag-presscon kami na Kapaskuhan ang motif. "

EDA COULD RELATE TO 'Katorse'
EDA Nolan is a regular in "Katorse" and she understands the plight of the
character that Erich Gonzalez plays in the soap, that of an unwed teenage mom.
"What happened to her happened to me in real life," she says. "To any girl who'd experience the same situation, I advice them to keep the baby and take responsibility for what happened to her. Now, I have a very happy family. "

Her baby's dad is teen actor Gian Carlos. "The difference between Nene (Erich's character) is that pinanindigan ni Gian ang baby ko, unlike Nene na ayaw panagutan ni Ejay Falcon. "

Eda will be playing in "The Singing Bee" this Sunday after "Goin Bulilit" and hopes to win big for the sake of their child. She is paired with teen stars Empress Schuck and Andi Guck (daughter of Jaclyn Jose). They'll compete with Jon Avila, Marvin Raymundo and Will Devaughn of Coverboys; Kristel Moreno, Helga Krapft and Auriette Divina of Full Circle, sexy girls Krista Ranillo, Bangs Garcia and Aiza Marquez and teen boys Sam Concepcion, Alwyn Uytingco and Enrique Gil.

Tomorrow, Saturday after "Tiyagong Akyat", the special guests on "Singing Bee" are Danny, Jim and Buboy of the APO, with OPM bands Rivermaya, Pupil, Itchyworms, Live Tilapia and UpDharma Down battling for the P2 million cash prize. Host Cesar Montano is ecstatic as last weekend, "Singing Bee" rated a very high 23 plus percent on both days. You can jam with the show's Beekada at thesinging beehive. multiply. com.

SARAH WOULDN'T DO A TAYLOR SWIFT
WHAT will Sarah Geronimo do if she were Taylor Swift and Kanye West would say the award she got should be for Beyonce? "Siguro, like Taylor, tatahimik din lang ako. Pero masakit 'yung ginawa sa kanya. Biro mo, babawiin 'yung award sa'yo. Buti si Beyonce at nilapitan siya later to uplift her ego and self-esteem. "

What if she were Rihanna? "Ay, lalayasan ko si Chris Brown. Bakit niya ako sasaktan? Kaya nga my parents are always praying for me to get a man of God na mabait talaga. "

As usual, the press continues to pressure her to have a boyfriend soon. "Magbo-boyfriend lang po ako when the right one comes along. Ba't naman kailangang ma-daliin ako? Happy naman ako with what I have now kahit bahay-trabaho lang ako. Saka very busy ako sa career ko kaya huwag n'yo na kong pilitin. Gaya ngayon, I am preparing for my fourth big concert at Araneta Coliseum, 'Record-Breaker,' on November 7. "

"Record-Breaker" is based on her new song that reminds one of Lady Gaga. Will she be performing like Lady Gaga too? "I saw her concert. Sobrang daring and her clothes, so revealing. Hindi ko kaya 'yun, dadaanin ko na lang sa attitude. This new concert will be bigger and more exciting than my three previous ones, not only in terms of music but also visually, sa production values. "

Is she still doing her new movie with Judy Ann Santos? "Next year na po kasi I'm busy with the concert nga and after this, I'll leave for a European concert tour starting in Milan. "

What about the proposed movie with Gerald Anderson? "Baka next year na rin po, pero uunahin 'yung kay Ate Juday. "

She's the current Box Office Queen because of "Very Special Love" and she'll probably win it again next year for "You Changed My Life. " Which does she prefer: acting or singing? "First love ko pa rin po ang singing. Saka mas may pressure pag may bagong movie kung kikita nga kaysa kung sa concert lang. "

Tickets to "Record Breaker" range from P315 to P3,150, now available at SM Ticketnet, 911-5555, or Viva Concerts at 687-5853, local 620 & 627.

ATE VI MOURNING
THE ABS-CBN folks are in jubilant mood when we attended the presscon of "Lovers in Paris" last Thursday night. Boy Abunda reported in "SNN" that "In My Life" earned P20 million in its opening day. "Sobrang lakas talaga," says ABS PR head Roxy Liquigan. "Nagdagdag na nga kami ng mga sinehan starting tomorrow as we have a long weekend dahil holiday sa Monday. "

But Ate Vi is also in mourning as Atty. Espi-ridion Laxa, who produced a lot of her movies for Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions, including "Dama De Noche" for which she won her first FAMAS best actress award, just passed away due to prostate cancer. She hosted the mass at Heritage Memorial last night. Let's pray for the repose of his soul. Today, Ate Vi is going to Cebu to attend a seminar for public officials along with her department heads at the Batangas capitol. On Wednesday, September 23, she'll go to the States and Canada to attend the international premieres of "In My Life" there. Her son Luis Manzano left already with John Lloyd Cruz as they'll also do shows there for ASAP.

JOMARI DENIES AFFAIR WITH STAFFER
Jomari Yllana is only 33 years old, but he plays the father of Ogie Alcasid, who's 42, in "Yaya and Angelina, The Spoiled Brat Movie. " "Okay lang 'yun, comedy naman ito," he says. "Part 'yun ng what's funny about the movie. "

He's going to the U. S. for his company, Fearless Productions, that brings foreign artists here but he has to postpone his trip as he's now in two GMA7 shows: "Rosalinda" and "Celebrity Duets. " Last week, he did a duet with Radha Cuadrado (granddaughter of the legendary actress Lolita Rodriguez) and tongues wag as they're already being linked even before. "Wala kaming relasyon ni Radha," he stresses. "She's a staffer in my company kaya lagi kaming magkasama. She's also my vocal coach for 'Celebrity Duets' kaya kinuha ko siyang ka-duet. Wag na lagyan ng malisya. "

Tonight, his partner in "Celebrity Duets" is rocker Jett Pangan. Gina Alajar is paired with Tirso Cruz III, Nonito Donaire with Moymoy Palaboy, Aikihiro Sato with Allan K, Niccolo Cosme with Ara Mina, Mikaela with Gretchen Espina, Maxie Cinco with Aiza Seguerra, and Joel Cruz with a surprise guest.

TATTOO, ROCK MUSIC AND SEXY BODIES
FOR all tattoo and rock music fans, a special event called "Dutdutan 09" presented by Tribal Gear with well known tattoo artists and popular rock bands will be held at A-Venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue tonight, September 19, 11 am to 12 midnight. The event is meant to upgrade public perception of tattoos as a mainstream art form of self expression. Various tattoo artists will set up booths where you can witness them at work or get any info about tattoos. International tattoo artists will be coming from Malaysia, Thailand, France, Singapore, Saipan, Holland and Nex Zealand, making this an international affair. There will be a contest for the best tattoo artworks on a human canvass. Bobby Ruiz, founder of Tribal Gear will be there with guests from San Diego, California. There will be a sizzling bikini open contest for Tribal Gear which will be the main event feature tonight, so be sure to watch it.

Source: People's Journal