Karylle 'snatches' endorsement from Marian

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Marian Rivera used to be the image model of Blue Water Day Spa that has branches in Makati, Greenhills, Ortigas, Capitol Hills, Tagaytay and Alabang. But she's now replaced by Karylle. Did management do this to show they support Karylle more after the controversy over Dingdong Dantes?

"No, there's no such intention," says Nancy Go, operations manager. "Every 15 months, we replace our models. We started with Brad Turvey and a model named Patty who was later replaced by Toni Gonzaga, then si Marian nga with Piolo Pascual. Now, for a change, we decided to get Karylle and Brazilian-Japanese model Akihiro Sato. When we were brainstorming, we thought of Karylle who's really been a regular client since we started our operations four years ago. Nakasama pa niya noon si Dingdong. She's loyal to us, so why not get her?"

"I always go to Blue Water to pamper myself and de-stress," says Karylle. "Noon pa, naiisip ko na, ano kaya, kunin nila akong endorser? And heto nga, it happened na. I'm really thankful to them. My favorite massage is Herbal Pack combined shiatsu and swedish. I also enjoy their spa theatre where you can have a massage in front of a giant screen while watching a movie. "

Karylle had a grand launch with Akihiro last Tuesday night at C3 Events Place Greenhills. The press people who attended were treated to free massage and footspa. Blue Water Day Spa operates only from 3 p. m. to 12 midnight. They have a holistic approach to wellness, taking care of their clients inside and out. They not only offer massage but also facials, face and body machine treatments for peeling, radio frequency, hair and wart removals. For appointment, call 723-4932, 723-5534.

RICHARD STILL CAN'T TAPE FOR 'ZORRO'

Richard Gutierrez really wanted to be present at the Flawless relaunch last Sunday but his high fever prevented him from going. When he felt better, he chose to attend the wake of his personal assistant, Nomar Pardo, and condole with the wife and two sons Nomar left behind. As of this writing, it's still not sure as to when he can return to the "Zorro" set in Bagac, Bataan and resume taping.

"He really needs to tape new episodes for 'Zorro' but his doctors say he still has to rest some more," says his mom Annabelle Rama. "Kaya ayun, nagpapagaling muna siya nang husto sa bahay. "

But the other cast members of "Zorro" have resumed the show's taping last Saturday even without Richard. They'll just focus on the scenes that do not involve him yet. Meantime, "Zorro" gets more engrossing this week as the villain Ramon (TJ Trinidad) asks Lolita (Rhian Ramos) to marry him since he says he's the only heir of the Pelaez family. If Lolita would not consent, then he'd confiscate the property of her family that's supposed to be mortgaged to him. But Don Carlos (Leo Martinez) says he's not in favor of Lolita marrying Ramon as he's more concerned about his daughter's personal happiness, so Ramon drives them away from their house. Lolita and her parents sleep on the streets. The women of the night saw them and gave them food.

Antonio (Richard) remains missing with Pepe (Buboy VIllar), so his friends Bernardo (Antonio Aquitania) and Juana (Michelle Madrigal) were arrested on charges of hiding a criminal. Someone tries to rape Juana in jail and Bernardo defends her. Her brother Agustin (Bodie Cruz) shows up and helps her and Bernardo to escape from prison, making Ramon very furious.

LT ENDS MOURNING

Lorna Tolentino will end her year of mourning for her beloved husband, the late Rudy Fernandez, on June 5. His memory will forever remain in her heart but she has managed to move on and is now taping a new teleserye with Christopher de Leon, Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa and Karylle on ABS-CBN. This is the show where ABS reportedly required her to take a workshop four times before taping started, even if she and Boyet are already veterans in the field of acting.

LT looked radiant as she walked down the ramp at the Flawless relaunch last Sunday as their epitome of Timeless Beauty. What can she say about the controversy that her friend Dr. Vicki Belo, part owner of Flawless, is now involved in? "She's really a good friend as she helped our family at the time we were going through some trials in life. She was an angel na talagang dumamay sa amin at the time we needed help, so I really care for her. Nang magkausap nga kami, I told her that I'll always be here for her sa anumang pinagdaraanan niya ngayon. "

Will the scandal affect Flawless? "As an endorser, I don't think so. Flawless has been operating since 2001 and we're getting more and more satisfied clients. May mga issues na dumarating, but they fade away. So I'm confident malalampasan ni Dr. Belo at ng Flawless ang issue na ito. "

What's her opinion about the Katrina-Hayden video? "Babae ako, siyempre, I will side sa kapwa ko babae na siyang mas naapi. Also, I'm an actress like her kaya kami sa KAPP (local actors guild), we've already issued a statement that we will stand behind her. "

And what about Hayden who's now being called ang Pambansang Manyak? "Yes, I know him, but he's not the one who's my friend but Dr. Belo. Ayokong mag-judge kasi, lahat naman tayo, tao lang at may kanya-kanyang pagkakamali sa buhay. Sabi nga ni Jesus, he who is without sin, cast the first stone. "

JENNYLYN EXPLAINS NO-SHOW

Jennylyn Mercado looked so lovely and sexy at the presscon of "Suspetsa. " Her tummy is flat you'd never think she has already given birth. "Actually, kulang nga ako sa tulog niyan kasi I came from the taping of 'Paano Ba ang Mangarap'," she says. "I just went home to take a shower then I proceeded here sa presscon. From here, balik ako sa taping ng 'Paano' which will end in a couple of weeks from now. "

It's good she showed up this time, unlike during the presscon for her concert where she was a no show. "I really got sick that time. May valid reason naman. I had throat infection and lost my voice. Hindi ako basta nang-iindiyan. Dito nga, kahit pagod ako, heto ako for the presscon. "

How is it working with Yasmien Kurdi and Nadine Samonte as her co-stars? "Siyempre enjoy kami as we're batchmates in StarStruck 1. This is the first time the three of us work together and we're glad the story is good. It's about three high school friends na nagkahiwa-hiwalay after graduation pero nagkasama-sama uli when a crime happened. The mayor's son, Ryan Eigenmann, tries to rape Nadine on top of the church belltower but we manage to help rescue her. May kanya-kanya kaming kuwento but they will be interconnected near the end. Very suspenseful ito so don't miss it. "

"Suspetsa" on SRO Cinemaserye starts airing tonight at 10:30 p. m. . Don't miss the thrilling pilot episode.

TOP ANIME ON TV5

THE exciting anime show, "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood," is now being shown on TV5. This TV adaptation of the dark fantasy Japanese manga is about two brothers who use the power of alchemy to revive their dead mother, with tragic consequences. The older brother, Edward Elric, loses his left leg while the younger one, Alphonse Elric, loses his entire body. To restore their bodies, they seek the help of the mythical Philosopher's Stone so they embark on a perilous journey. Hailed as the no. 1 anime in Japan TV web polls, it also won five trophies in the American Anime Awards in 2007, bagging the Animation of the Year Award, best original story and best music awards. It now airs every Friday at 7:30 p. m. on TV5, the so-called ultimate Animega authority.
COMMON FRIENDS LINK KEVIN AND LOVI

KEVIN Lapena is one of the original cast members of "Lipgloss" and he's the only guy who's been retained. The 18-year old actor from La Salle is the grandson of character actress Lollie Mara. "I'm happy and proud to be part of the show kasi habang tumatagal, we're gaining more viewers," he says. "Noong una, may mga nanlalait, saying it's baduy, but our viewership keeps on increasing so that's very encouraging as it means may nakaka-appreciate naman sa ginagawa namin. I have fun taping the show. "

After being paired with Saab Magalona and Princess Ryan who are now both out of the show, Kevin is paired with Lovi Poe in the 4th season of "Lipgloss". "Each time cast members leave the show, laging malungkot, iyakan as we say goodbye. Kasi we became really good friends while taping the show. Naging close na kami kaya malungkot talaga. "

How is it working with Lovi who's joining them for the first time playing the role of a princess from Brunei? "She's really good and we got along fine from the first taping na nagkasama kami. Since we're the one paired, people say may chemistry naman daw kami. But we already know each other sa high school pa. She's with Colegio San Agustin and I'm Don Bosco Makati at marami kaming common barkada we hang out with. Mabait naman si Lovi so I enjoy working with her. "

"Lipgloss" is now shown on TV 5 at 5 p. m. on Saturdays as pre-program to "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"

POPULAR ARGENTINIAN SOAP ON GMA

TONIGHT at 8:30, the new Argentinian telenovela, "Amanda O", will start airing dubbed in English. It's from the same producers of the worldwide hit "La Lola" and a pioneering effort as it's also the first telenovela to be available in three different mediums: TV, internet and even your cellphone. Natalia Oreiro plays Amanda O, a famous actress and pop diva. She takes good care of her public image but gets accused of being a thief. Depressed, she breaks down and wishes she's someone else. Her wish is granted and she wakes up the next day to discover that another actress is on the poster of the new telenovela where she's the supposed star. She goes to her home and that actress now owns her life, her name, identity and even her husband. To regain her lost glory, she used cyberspace and re-introduces herself, capturing media's attention and gaining fans' sympathy through her blog and her funny videos that reveal her innermost secrets. Will she succeed in regaining everything she lost? Find out in "Amanda O" on GM
A tonight at 8:30.

Source: People's Journal