Kris squeals on John

Column: Freehand
Author: Mario E. Bautista

SHOWBIZ Central' is celebrating its first anniversary this whole month of June. Last Sunday, host John Lapus had a special interview with Kris Aquino, who used to be the co-host of their rival show, "The Buzz. "

It was the birthday of Kris' first born, Josh, who she says now stands 5'10" and weighs 265 lbs. At Josh's party, John got to meet Kris' entire family, including her mom, Pres. Cory Aquino, who's battling the big C. Kris is very warm to John who she first got to work with in "Today with Kris" 12 years ago.

"I'm so happy that my mom is improving," she says. "She's surviving the chemotherapy at mas may gana na siyang kumain. I'm thankful she's not in pain and I also want to thank all those who pray for her. "

How's Josh's relationship with Baby James? "They're very close now. I can see how much Baby James loves his Kuya. I realized nga na dumating si Baby James para kung wala na ako at ang mommy ko, may mag-alaga sa kuya niya who's a special child. Si Josh din, tanggap na siya, unlike before na sabi, 'Mama, balik na siya, balik na'. Pinababalik siya sa tiyan ko. "

How is she and husband James Yap? "We really made an effort to strengthen our relationship. Wala akong masasabi sa suportang binibigay niya sa mommy ko. "

In closing, Kris advised John to be more appreciative of what GMA-7 is doing for him. "Biruin mo, nagre-rate ang show n'yo, may sarili ka pang segment na pinag-uusapan (Don't Lie to Me). Binibigyan ka nila ng importansya at may bago ka pang show, 'Kim Sam Soon' (with Regine Velasquez), kaya dapat i-appreciate mo sila. I'm also glad your co-hosts like you na. Di ba sabi mo before na dati, you felt that they don't like you?"

John was tongue-tied with all the revelations made by Kris about him. We didn't realize he's not that appreciative of all the breaks GMA-7 was giving him.

FOUR LIES, ONE TRUTH
BROTHERS Brian and Jolo Revilla took the Laglagan portion of "Don't Lie To Me," with Brian taking the lie detector test and Jolo the one punished each time Brian lies to John Lapus. And whaddaya know? Five questions were asked and Brian lied four times, so coffee, cream, sugar and powdered tea were poured on poor Jolo.

The questions in which Brian "failed" the following: Mas matinik ka ba, Brian, sa chicks kaysa kay Jolo? He answered no. (Jolo said the truth is he sticks to one, unlike Brian who has several girlfriends. ) You cried at the wedding of your sister Inah. Is it because you feel sad na naunahan ka pa niyang mag-asawa? He said no.
Was Lovi Poe not present in Inah's wedding because may tampuhan sila ni Jolo? He said no. Binawi mo ba ang expensive ring that you gave to Maui Taylor after you broke up with her? Again, he said no and was found lying.

The only question where he was telling the truth was: Mag-on na ba sina Lovi at Jolo? He said yes, confirming that the two are already going steady even if Lovi insists she has not committed yet to Jolo.

RHIAN: UNFAIR, UNFAIR
RHIAN Ramos was interviewed by Raymond Gutierrez who congratulated her for winning two awards in the recently held 3rd Asian Model Contest in China. :She won the Ms. Vitality Award and was one of the top ten models. "Nakaka-nerbiyos when we got there as the models from other countries, puro six footers," she says. "Parang ang pandak namin ng mga kasama ko compared to them. Pinagtatawanan kami noong una but during the actual contest, hindi na sila tumatawa kasi we got good feedback, lalo na at lagi raw kaming naka-smile. "

Rhian is also happy that she was chosen as one of the two hosts of "Pinoy Idol Extra," the other being Karylle. "I'm really excited kasi first hosting job ko ito. " But how does she feel when her detractors say she only got the assignment because GMA Artist Center boss Ida Henares is her aunt? "It's unfair kasi I auditioned for this and my aunt has nothing to do with those who chose me. I really want to prove na bawat trabaho ko, pinaghihirapan ko naman talaga. I work hard for it. "

Is it true she maligned her detractors on the net? "Nagulat nga ako. May minura raw ko. Wala naman. You know me, I'm not brought up that way. " She started crying at this point. "Hindi ako iyakin pero sobra na talaga sila. Wala naman akong ginagawang masama to anyone. Ni hindi ko nga sila kakilala, I don't know why they make an effort na siraan ako. I'm really affected kasi sa email nila sinisiraan pa nila ang ibang artista and they attribute it to me. Di magagalit naman sa akin ang mga artistang yun. Kaya nakikiusap ako, please stop it na. Gusto ko lang gawin ang trabaho ko nang maayos. "

MYLENE: SORRY, IRA
MYLENE Dizon took the Hot Seat and faced Central Jurors Rufa Mae Quinto and DJ Mo who first asked her what's the real reason why she broke up with Paolo Paraiso, the father of her son? "Talaga lang magkaiba kami, we're so different from each other at hindi kami swak sa isa't isa. But we're okay. Nagpapadala siya ng sustento for our son. " She was linked to John Estrada. Did she ever hook up with him? "No. Hindi talaga. We used to be neighbors and, one time na may party, I invited him, kaya siguro na-link kami. "

Mylene didn't chicken out when she was given the Killer Question and she decided to reveal it: At the time you were on with Ira Cruz (the musician who's a member of the band of Bamboo), is it true pareho kayong naging lulong sa drugs and you were a battered girlfriend? "That's not true. Ira is the best sa mga lalaking nakarelasyon ko. Never niya akong sinaktan. Ako nga ang nakasakit sa kanya, not physically, but sa puso niya. One of these days I really have to talk to him para mag-sorry ako sa kanya. Hindi pa lang kami nagkakaroon ng chance na magkita at magkausap. "

ANGELIKA'S BF MORE LIBERAL
ANGELIKA de La Cruz says she's happy with GMA-7. "Kasi lahat ng napagkasunduan namin, tinutupad nila," she says. "Heto nga, 'Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita' has not ended, pero may bago na kong gagawin, 'Una Kang Naging Akin'. Tapos, they're sending me abroad. First to Macau for the taping of 'Nuts Entertainment' anniversary special, then to Europe to do shows for GMA Pinoy TV with Marvin Agustin and Allan K. Meron din akong gagawing album sa GMA Records. "

Is she now ready to pose sexy for a men's mag? "Teenager pa ako, I already got such offers pero hindi ko pa kaya noon. Now, I can do it na, kaya lang I feel that I should prepare for it muna. Gusto kong mag-diet at mag-exercise kasi I can feel mataba pa ako ngayon. Kailangan maging kontento muna ako with my body para confident na ako pag nagpa-sexy ako para walang magsabing wala akong K o dinoktor lang sa computer ang figure ko. "

What does her boyfriend, Orion, say about this? "Okay lang sa kanya. We talked about it and when I said I'd wear a one-piece swimsuit, sabi niya, ano ka ba, lola o manang? Dapat daw, two piece. O, di ba mas liberal pa siya kaysa sa akin?"

Going back to "Babangon," what will happen to the character she plays, Via? "Hindi ko pa alam. Basta I'm just happy na my director in both 'Babangon' and 'Una Ka' is Joel Lamangan na talagang napakagaling. "

Direk Joel says he's also happy working with Angelika as she's a sensitive actress. "In 'Babangon', magiging more complex ang role niya kasi she'll be power hungry in the next episodes. Talagang mas sasama pa siya kaysa rati. "

Direk Joel will soon start shooting "Desperadas 2", the sequel to the hit Metro filmfest entry last December. "Ruffa Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Rufa Mae Quinto and Marian Rivera will have a new sister in the sequel, si Eugene Domingo, who's a princess in the island of Tonga who'd claim na kapatid siya ng apat. Tiyak na riot ang magiging eksena nilang lima. "

DO SOMETHING ABOUT BILLY'S HAIR, PLEASE
HERE are emails from our readers. From Frenchie Liv: "I saw Billy Crawford being interviewed for his new show on ABS-CBN. I got shocked because he looks so mature now with his receding hairline. Parang ma-lapit na siyang makalbo sa lapad ng kanyang noo. Maybe ABS-CBN should give him an exchange deal to a hair clinic to remedy the situation. Sa true lang, mas makapal ang buhok ni Kuya Germs sa kanya. It could be he has alopecia because of the stress caused by his rift with Kuya Germs. "

From Bang Revilla: "Ewan ko kung ako lang ang nakapansin. Ang anak ni Sen. Bong na si Inah ay kamukha ng Seiko sexy star noon na si Nini Jacinto. Ang groom naman niya ay kamukha ng midget action star noong si Wengweng. Parang hawig din sa dating TV host-reporter na si Anselle Beluso. I understand now kung bakit sila iyakan nang iyakan during the wedding. Siguro, scared sila for the newly weds kasi ang babata pa, nag-asawa na. Mukhang hindi pa nila kaya to have their own family. Dapat, hindi muna sila nagmadali sa pagpapakasal just because Inah is already pregnant. Mas mabuting nagtapos muna sila sa pag-aaral. After all, if they're really meant for each other, di sila rin ang magkakatuluyan. "

We also want to inform GMA-7 that we're getting many letters with negative feedback on "Pinoy Idol. " It seems viewers find so many aspects of the show worth criticizing, from the contestants to the host and the three jurors to the show's set design (mukha raw tinipid) and direction. They should really do something before the 12 finalists are chosen to make the show more interesting and attractive to the viewing public.

CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES ON 'REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK'
Tonight, Reporter's Notebook studies the onerous projects of the Philippine National Police for which billions of pesos are allotted. For 2008, almost P100 million pesos is budgeted in the acquisition of M16 rifles and assault weapons.

But the program seems to be going nowhere. Critics claim the project is anomalous and did not go through public bidding. Maki Pulido inquires whether or not there are concrete and substantial improvements in the PNP given the alleged irregularities in its projects.

Meanwhile, Jiggy Manicad exposes how children, aged nine to 11, are being abused in illegal street fighting. In exchange for a measly amount, the kids get injured in street fighting.

Despite being young, the children are alluded to as young gladiators in front of an audience who bet on them.

This violent form of entertainment does not seem to be a simple backyard fight club. Whistleblowers claim that organizers behind the games are powerful people.
How has this underground battle evaded the authorities? Find out more of these stories in Reporter's Notebook tonight after "Saksi" on GMA-7.
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Source: People's Journal