Joey fires back

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Dream Factory

ASIDE from "Wow Mali" on TV 5 that returned on air last Sunday night, Joey de Leon has another new show, "Joey’s Quirky World," to start on March 1, also a Sunday, 11:30 a.m. before "SOP" on GMA-7. This will also be shown on Saturdays, before "Eat Bulaga."

The show was formally introduced to the press last Monday and Joey was absent in "Eat Bulaga" then to attend the presscon

His assistants in the show are Ryan Yllana, who plays two roles as Vicky Bola and as Madam Bondat, a fortuneteller who foresees people’s quirkiness in her crystal ball; and Cookie, Belly and Boobay, a triple-headed gypsy assigned to research on quirky places, signage, activities and habits exclusive to Pinoys. They also hosted the hit "Takeshi’s Castle" whose last season with GMA-7 just ended. We tell Joey that local viewers might not be able to understand the meaning of the word "quirky."

"E, walang magagawa," he says. "’Yun talaga ang original title ng show and we just added my name to give it a more local flavor. Hopefully, this will urge viewers look up in the dictionary what quirky means."

The show takes viewers all over the world as it shows video clips of weird, grotesque and bizarre incidents and trivia. "Maraming kakaibang incidents ang pinapakita rito, tulad noong restaurant saJapan na unggoy ang waiters at ‘yung restaurant sa Thailand na hinahagis-hagis ang mga plato ng ulam hanggang sa makarating sa kakaing customer."

What can Joey say about Willie Revillame’s remark made while being interviewed on his hospital bed? Willie said that he’s watching "Eat Bulaga" at "mas maganda pa rin ang show natin (‘Wowowee’)."

At first, Joey doesn’t want to answer this. "Let’s just talk about ‘Joey’s Quirky World,’" he says.

But when he was pressed for a comment, he adds: "When you write about this, please make it clear that hindi ako ang nagpasimula, huh. Tinanong nyo lang ako kaya sumagot ako. Sa totoo lang, napanood din namin ‘yung sinabi niya sa ‘Eat Bulaga’ kasi may monitor kami sastudio para alam namin ang ginagawa ng kalaban. Malou (Choa-Fagar, their executive producer) said, ‘Huwag na lang nating pansinin.’ E, talagang hindi na namin papansinin kasi ganun naman siya talaga. Basta ang nasabi ko na lang, ‘May sakit na nga, walanghiya pa rin.’ Akala ko, nagkabati na kami, e. Sabi pa niya, gumawa raw kami ng movie. E, siguro, kailangan din ng show niya na mapag-usapan uli. Hindi na siguro talaga mawawala sa kumpetisyon ang ganyan. Siguro, ganun lang talaga siyang tao."

Expect the word war between Joey and Willie to be activated once again.

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Pia Guanio was not in the studio with co-hosts Raymond Gutierrez, John Lapus and DJ Mo in "Showbiz Central" last Sunday. She was with Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez for the big live promo of "Totoy Bato" at the SM Mall of Asia where Robin was the subject of the "Intriga Crossfire" portion.

Here are the questions to Robin.

Pia: "Since you have many love scenes with Regine in ‘Totoy Bato,’ what did you tell Ogie Alcasid about it?"

"Kami ng kapatid na Ogie, lalaki siya at lalaki ako. He’s the greater man kaya okay na ‘yun. I’ll always be a friend to Regine."

"May pressure ba sa role mo as Totoy Batona malagpasan o mahigitan?" (Pia wasn’t specific about this so Robin assumed she’s referring to the late Fernando Poe, Jr. who first played Totoy Bato before on the big screen.)

"Malaki ang respeto at pagmamahal ko kay FPJ. Pinalad lang ako na magawa ito sa TV hanggang katapusan nito, pero hindi ko makakayang lampasan si FPJ, ang hari."

Director Mac Alejandrewho had such a long-winding intro before finally asking his question: "When you do love scenes with Regine, nakikita mo ba si Ogie sa paligid?"

"Malabong mangyari ‘yun. Di ko nakikita si Ogie. Bulag ako. Iba naman ‘yung trabaho at iba ‘yung personal. Ang sa amin ni Regine, trabaho lang. After that, sila na ni Ogie."

From his brother Rommel: "Ano ang reaction mo nang tumanggi si BB Gandanghari na maging co-director ng ‘Totoy Bato’?"

"Hindi naman niya tinanggihan. Kaya lang, nang magsisimula na kami ng ‘Totoy Bato,’ iba na ang gusto niyang gawin at sinabi nga niyang pupunta na siya sa US. Hindi ako nagtampo. ‘Di na uso ‘yung mga tampuhan."

From his daughter Queenie: "Malapit na akong mag-18,papayagan mo na ba kong tumanggap ng manliligaw?"

At first he said no, then added: "Oo, siempre, anak. Ako na nga ang naghahanap ng puedeng manligaw sa iyo. Gusto ko, ‘yung tutumbasan o hihigitan pa ang pagmamahal na ibinibigay ko sa inyo. Kinausap ko na ‘yung anak ni Chairman Nur Misuari. Sabi ko, umakyat na siya ng ligaw bago pa siya maunahan ng iba."

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Former model-actress Lara Fabregas is in town on a vacation and she was interviewed in "Showbiz Central" last Sunday about her former husband, Raymond Bagatsing, who she married in Indian rites in 2001. Raymond, who’s 38 years old, married a much older woman, 61-year-old newshen Cora Pastrana, in Los Angeles last November. How did Lara feel about this?

"Of course, my initial reaction was I got surprised," she says. "But then, we’re all different, so I’m no longer surprised. Raymond can do anything and I wish him all the best na lang. Maybe they’re soulmates, so all the best to them."

She adds that they’ve manage to remain friends. "We e-mail each other every now and then. We communicate. Nagkukumustahan."

Lara is now happily married to a Scottish businessman named Philip. They used to live in London but they’re now based in Dubai where she’s a stay-at-home wife and mom. They have two sons, Dexter (2 years old) and Milo (7 months).

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Star Magic’s Rikka Dylim hosted a party for their talents and writers who are January and February birthday celebrants held at World Music Room Family KTV in Greenhills. The stars who came include Jason Abalos, Ronnie Liang, Jay-R Siaboc and Chad Peralta. Among the writers, it’s Ogie Diaz who sang the most number of songs and he’s just hilarious as he changes the lyrics to make them more lascivious. We didn’t know Ian Farinas of People’s Tonite can also sing well, especially rock songs.

Star Magic continues its series of shows at the Ayala Malls featuring their brightest and most talented stars.

On Friday, February 27, Kapamilya stars Nikki Gil, Rafael Rosell, Majar Salvador, Enchong Dee, Christ Gutierrez, Dino Imperial, Arron Villaflor, Sam Concepcion, AJ Perez, Robi Domingo, Lauren Young, Empress Schuck, Jessy Mendiola, Isabella Abiera and Star Magic 16 discoveries will be at the Market Market Activity Center at 6 p.m. For March and April, here’s their sked: March 8, 5 p.m. at Pavillion Mall; March 22, 4 p.m. at Metropoint; April 4, 6 p.m. at Alabang Town Center; April 15, 6 p.m. at Trinoma Activity Center; April 18, 4 p.m. – at Glorietta Activity Center, with a meet and greet treat with the stars at Glorietta 5 at 5 p.m.

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As president of the Philippine International Cosmetologists Association or PICA, Fanny Serrano wants to make it clear that they’re not out to compete with other such similar organizations. "Our aim is to provide leadership and development to our members through innovative education, legislative advocacy, networkship and building relationships to shape the destiny of our beauty, health and wellness industry," he says, "We offer personal insurance, discounts, community service, continuing training through seminars, and professional development."

TF (Tita Fanny) wants to thank his friends from showbiz that willingly help their projects. "At the hair and makeup competition held in San Juan on Jan. 26, naging judges namin sina Christopher de Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Jomari Yllana, Jolina Magdangal, Laurice Guillen, Chito Roño, Joey Reyes, Tessa Prieto, Tim Yap, Carlene Aguilar, Cesar Gaupo, Melanie Marquez, Robby Carmona, Joann Zapanta, Sari Yap, Celeste Tuviera, Abby Arenas, Lou Bunyi and Steven Doloso. They all lent their precious time to me for free. Now, they’ve promised to help us again in our three-day beauty event, ‘Cosmetologie ’09’ from February 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Hall in Mall of Asia, plus Cherie Gil, Judy Ann Santos, Dawn Zulueta, Ogie Alcasid, Pops Fernandez, Charlene Gonzales, Gary Valenciano and Sen. Francis Pangilinan. They’ll make this a spectacular affair and I’m deeply touched."

Co-organized with Premier Events Plus Group, "Cosmetologie ‘09" will be the biggest trade show of its kind in the country as it’s a one-stop shop for beauty, wellness and trends. For more info, call the PICA office at 437-3734 or check their website at www.cosmetologiefair.com

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Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza is very proud of his son Kim a.k.a. Matanglawin. "Everywhere I go now, si Kuya Kim ang hinahanap sa akin," he says. "I was invited sa provinces, sabi, nasaan si Kuya Kim? I tell them ako ang guest of honor, but they say, oo nga, pero sana sinama nyo si Kuya Kim. Kundi siya, si Manny Pacquiao ang hinahanap sa’kin."

What can he say about Manny joining politics?

"Very vocal ako in telling Manny na dinidiyos ka ng tao sa boxing, not politics. Sinubukan na niyang tumakbo sa kasusulsol ng iba, natalo siya and that should be a lesson for him. Mag-focus na lang siya sa boxing and wait for the people later to tell him to run, hindi pa siya gagastos. ‘Di gaya ngayon, what he earned from boxing, mauubos lang dun sa mga nagsusulsol sa kanya."

After his last term as Manila mayor, he thought of retiring and taking it easy.

"But then I got this offer to be Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and I like that. Kasi, even as mayor, ang goalko was buhayin ang Maynila, urban renewal. And I succeeded in that with what I did in Baywalk, Carriedo and Rizal Ave. It produced a lot of employment and business opportunities, plus added income for the city."

How did he feel when current Mayor Fred Lim dismantled all the improvements he did in those places?

"Siempre, nasaktan ako. He did that yata to spite me. Ngayon, pati billboards daw ni Kim, inaalis lahat. Sana, huwag na lang haluan ng politika."

Is he running for mayor again in 2010?

"I don’t know. I leave it all to God. As of now, ang focus ko pa rin is environment. Ibang-iba ito sa pagiging mayor as its scope is nationwide. We were given rich natural resources and we should take better care of it for the future of our nation. Due to the wanton cutting of our trees during martial law, we had natural disasters like floods and landslides. My goal is to institute massive reforestation programs and stop illegal logging. I want to ask our movie stars whose advocacy is the environment to help us in fostering public awareness."

He was told that two stars who champion the environment are Richard Gutierrez and Chin Chin Gutierrez. He said he’ll try to contact them to help him. "I also want to rehabilitate the Pasig River, Laguna Lake and Manila Bay and have a zero waste management program. Lahat ng mga ito, we can achieve with our concerted effort."

Source: Malaya

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