KC denies romance with Piolo

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

IS it true that KC Concepcion is now going steady with Piolo Pascual? "No, it's not!" she exclaims at the launch of her first venture as a fashion designer at Bayo in Eastwood.

How come it's bruited about at ABS that they're actually on but it's a secret as her manager, Shirley Kuan, is against it? "Not true. If ever I'd be on with anyone, Tita Shirley will be one of the first to know. Piolo and I are very close as we've been working together on 'Lovers in Paris' for several months now, but we're not on. "

KC created a collection of shirts and "hoodies" (hooded sweatshirts) called YOU that Bayo now sells to help the UN World Food Program (where KC is the National Ambassador against Hunger) in giving meals to children affected by the war in Northern Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

KRIS-ALJUR FANS ACCUSE CARLA OF FLIRTING
FANS of the Aljur Abrenica-Kris Bernal love team are accusing Carla Abellana of flirting with Aljur after she chose him as the best among the ten young hunks featured in the Cosmo mag where she's on the cover.

"Bakit naman nilagyan agad ng malisya 'yun?" Carla asked on the set of "Rosalinda. " "I was just asked kung sino ang the best ma-feature sa centerfold and I said it's Aljur dahil nagkasama na kami sa acting workshops and he's really nice to me. Ano'ng masama ru'n? Di sana, iba na lang ang pinili ko kung bibigyan din lang nila ng masamang kahulugan. Para lang kaming magkapatid ni Aljur at pinu-po pa niya nga ako kasi I'm a few years older than him. "

What can she say about Jomari Yllana's statement that she shows much promise as an actress? "I'm really thankful to him kasi he has a lot of experience na in the industry and coming from him, that's an honor. Masaya naman kami in our scenes sa 'Rosalinda' so far. "

We heard she'll also do love scenes with Jom. "If it's for the good of the show, I'm ready to do it. . Wala naman akong choice. Basta pag sinabi ni Direk Maryo de los Reyes na kailangang gawin ko, I'll do it. "

How is she preparing for her transformation as top singer Paloma? "With the help of my acting coach, Ms. Ann Villegas, I really studied the role well. Nag-experiment na rin kami sa magiging looks ko, sa hair and wardrobe ko. As Paloma, mas matapang na si Rosalinda, di na paaapi. "

A CHANCE VS MARTIN AND GARY
TWO top male couples are competing with each other tomorrow in Cesar Montano's "Singing Bee" that will feature Duets: Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano (who are promoting their Big Dome concert) and John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano (who are promoting their film, "In My Life". ) They'll be up against the tandems of Bayani Agbayani and Amy Perez, Pooh and K Brosas, and Miriam Quiambao and Carla Henry. What are the chan-ces of John Lloyd and Luis against Martin and Gary? "Basta huwag sana puro sarili nilang songs ang pahuhulaan sa amin, I think we have a good chance against them," say John Lloyd and Luis.

On Sunday, various types of singers will compete with each other: Rappers Andrew E, Buhawi from Dagtang Lason and Kent Magaty of Dongalo; Acoustic singers Miki Hahn, Sabrina and Princess; RnB singers Brenan Espartinez, Luke Mejares and Young JV); Splitera singers Mystica, Saicy Aguila and Mocha; and Pinoy Dream Academy recruits Ronnie Liang, Bugoy Drilon and Jay R Siaboc.

DINGDONG EXPLAINS 'SNUBBING' INCIDENT BETWEEN RHIAN AND MARIAN
Dingdong Dantes admits he feels some pressure in topbilling "Stairway to Heaven. " "First of all, the original Korean version was very successful so it'd be a tough act to follow," he says. "Then I have a new partner, Rhian Ramos, and we're hoping viewers will accept our tandem. The material itself is not that easy to do. Physically, it's not that demanding but emotionally, it can be draining sa dami ng dramatic scenes. "

How does he feel that Marian Rivera's name is being dragged in the show's promo, with some writers saying they had a lovers' quarrel as Marian is jealous of Rhian? "It's really sad na kailangang haluan ng ganyang intriga. Siguro hindi maiiwasan but I think sa umpisa lang 'yan kasi later, people will see Rhian and I just have a working relationship as Jodi and Cholo, wala nang iba. Hindi kami kailangang i-link sa isa't isa. When Rhian nga and I guested in 'Show Me Da Manny', I personally saw na nagbatian sila ni Marian, tapos nasulat nang nag-isnaban daw sila at umiyak daw si Marian sa selos kaya nag-away kami, which is not true. She knows there's no reason para magselos siya. Both Marian and Rhian are respectable people, sana tigilan na yan. "

How is it working with Rhian? "She's good. First taping day pa lang, I already saw the character of Jodi in her. Pagdating niya sa set, si Jodi na siya. The workshops we did together help a lot kaya positive ang vibes. "

Doesn't he somehow feel insecure that Marian's "Darna" is rating 40 plus percent? "Actually, I'm proud of her. Mas lalo nga akong bumilib sa kanya, sa ganda niya, sa talent niya. She deserves the success she's getting. "

"Stairway to Heaven" will be shown right after "Darna" and after it comes "Rosalinda. " This new GMA sked starts this Monday.

Source: People's Journal