Krista hurt during shooting

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

IS it true Krista Ranillo is baring her all in "Scorpio Nights 3" of Erik Matti? "There's an offer, yes, but I want to read the full script first," she says. "Ayoko na-mang mag-yes agad nang hindi ko pa nababasa ang script. I want to make sure muna how far I'm required to go. At siyempre, worried ako sa dad ko (Mat Ranillo III), baka magwala na naman 'yun pag nalamang magpapa-sexy uli ako. It's ironic nga na my dad who's an actor, hindi maintindihan na part 'yun ng trabaho ko and it's my mom (Linda Tupaz) who's very supportive. Even my lola (Gloria Sevilla), supportive din. Tuwang-tuwa siya when she saw my sexy pictorial in FHM. "

How about her boyfriend, Director Dominic Zapata of GMA-7? Isn't she worried about him? "No, supportive naman 'yun. Alam naman niya, ngayon pa lang gumaganda ang takbo ng career ko. "

There's a rumor they're already living together. "Not true. We both come from conservative families. At saka, ayoko nga ng live in. I want to have a grand wedding, which is the dream of most girls, di ba? And I've just declared my independence. I left my parents' home three weeks ago and I now live by myself and my production assistant in a condo in Eastwood, which is about just five minutes away din from my parents kaya every night, dumaraan sila sa'kin to check on me. Nami-miss ko rin naman sila kasi first time ko mahiwalay sa kanila. But I'm also preparing for their departure for the States early next year. My younger sister who has a cleft palate will undergo a series of operations there and I'll be left here alone by myself. "

How is it working with Ryan Agoncillo in ABS-CBN's afternoon drama, "Pieta"? "Masaya siyang katrabaho. Palabiro. Pero lagi nila kong inaasar sa taping nina Jason Abalos, Janus del Prado, John James Uy and Jairus Aquino. It's nice to be part of a soap like this kasi malakas ang recall sa tao. Kilala na uli ako in my role as Martha, just like when I did 'Rio del Mar' noong bata pa ako. "

Was she really hurt while doing a fight scene with Nina Dolino in the show? "Oh yes. Kasi we rehearsed with our fight director, Rey Solo, at pati sampal, dapat daya lang. But when it's take na, nagulat ako dahil wala siyang sinunod sa ni-rehearse namin at lahat, tinotoo niya, pati 'yung pagsabunot sa'kin na ang sakit-sakit. At one point, I told her na alalay lang pero sige pa rin siya so I had to defend myself na kasi hindi ko alam what she'll do to me next. Natakot talaga ako nang ingudngod niya ang ulo ko sa putik na puro bato.

Pati mga nanonood na crew, they saw what she did to me kasi mas malaki siya sa'kin and as Martha, mabait kasi ako at hindi lumalaban. Our co-stars really pitied me after the take. Si Tita Cherie Gil tried to comfort me and si Jairus, niyakap ako kasi umiiyak ako sa dami ng sugat ko. Si Tita Lyka Ugarte who plays my mom, after sampalin ako, nagso-sorry agad sa'kin. Pero this time, nasaktan ako nang husto and yet walang attempt at all to say sorry man lang. Naniniwala ako na kahit artista ka, hindi naman kailangang totohanin mo ang lahat. "

Krista is glad to be part of the Metro filmfest entry, "Iskul Bukol After 20 Years". "I'm paired with Oyo Sotto, Pauleen Luna with Keempee de Leon at si Nicole of PBB with Gian Sotto. My wish for 2009 is mabigyan naman ako ng show sa primetime, kahit kontrabida. I also want to try hosting. "

GLAIZA: MARKY DID NOT COMMIT SUICIDE

MANY of his StarStruck colleagues broke down and cried unabashedly at the wake of GMA star Marky Cielo in his home in Mission Hills, Antipolo, which he won as Ultimate Survivor in StarStruck. The mourners include LJ Reyes, Yasmien Kurdi, Mike Tan, Jackie Rice, Gian Carlos, Rainier Castillo, Kris Bernal, Ryza Cenon, Chariz Solomon, Aljur Abrenica, Mart Escudero, Arci Muñoz, Stef Prescott, Prince Stefan, Vaness del Moral, Rhea Nakpil and his co-stars in "La Lola", JC de Vera, Lovi Poe and Rhian Ramos. Glaiza de Castro is very close to Marky as they were paired as a love team in " Boys Nxt Door," "Fantastikids," "Kaputol ng Isang Awit" and "Asian Treasures. "

"Up to now, I still can't believe that he's gone," she says. "Napakabait pa naman niyang tao at masarap kapareha kasi very professional. "

Glaiza had some sort of premonition about what happened to Marky. "I dreamt of him and Rich Asuncion (another StarStruck alumna). Magkasama raw sila. I texted Mark about my dream and he said: 'Bakit kaya maraming nagsa-sabing napapanaginipan nila ako? Baka mamamatay na ako?' Kasi kapag ang isang tao raw, laging napapanaginipan, mamamatay na. Now, each time I remember that, it gives me the creeps. I was really shocked when I was informed by my manager, Manny Valera, about his passing away. Up to now, hindi pa rin lubusang nagsi-sink in sa akin. "

Glaiza doesn't believe that he committed suicide. "I don't think he'd do that kasi hindi naman siya 'yung tipo ng taong problematic, although talagang quiet type lang siya at hindi nago-open up pag may problema siya. But then, fully supported siya ng GMA-7 at never siyang nawalan ng show, so I don't think he'd have any problem about his career kahit na breadwinner siya ng family nila. "

Marky's remains will be brought home today to his native Bontoc in Mountain Province by his mom. It's said that they have no cemeteries there so he will just be buried in their family garden.
'PINATAY NILA AKO SA TEXT'

ONE actor who was rumored to have died is Carlos Agassi, who now plays Shaina Magdayao's brother in "Dragonna. " "I was surprised when friends and relatives started calling me to ask if I'm still alive," he says. "Yun pala, pinatay na ako sa text. I don't know what their motive is kung bakit sinisira nila ako dahil before this, kumalat namang I'm so sick at sobrang payat na raw ako. "

He more his topless costume in "Dragonna" at the presscon and it's obvious that he still has a great muscular physique. "What some people don't understand is that this is a lifestyle. I'm a vegetarian along with my non-showbiz girlfriend. I'm also ambassador for health and fitness ng Gold's Gym, so hindi ko puwedeng pabayaan ang katawan ko. "

Carlos was only 16 when he was introduced as part of Star Circle Batch 3. He's turning 29 on December 12 and his birthday wish is to have more projects and for his business to succeed. "I'm opening my own gym and own restaurant in Makati specializing in Middle Eastern dishes. I'm no longer under exclusive contract with ABS kaya puwede rin akong lumabas sa ibang productions. I'd like to try even indie films, basta challenging ang role. But I'm glad ABS got me again for 'Dragonna' kasi my last show with them was 'Princess Sarah' last year pa. "

How's his brother Michael and wife Cherry Lou? "They're okay. May baby na sila, an eight-month old boy also named Michael and they're very happy with him. "

What about him? When will he settle down? "In five years' time siguro. Gusto ko munang mag-ipon. "

In "Dragonna," Carlos and Shaina are both half-human, half-dragon. Shaina grew up adopted by three firemen (Bayani Agbayani, Long Mejia and Arnold Reyes) while Carlos grew up with the dragon people. Both of them have the same powers concerning fire, but it's only Carlos who knows how to use at first.
DAWN SHARES BABYMAKING TIPS TO GOMA

Dawn Zulueta is glad to be back before the camera in "Magkaibigan," where she plays the supportive wife of the dying Christopher de Leon. "The last time we worked together was in 'Kung Mawawala Ka Pa', also a top winner in the Metro Manila filmfest several years ago," she says. "

Doon , anak namin si Sarah Jane Abad na maagang kinuha sa amin. This time, si Boyet mismo ang mawawala and it shows how the love of family and friends are so important for a sick beloved and also those who he's about to leave behind. "

This is not the first time for Boyet to die of cancer in a movie. He also won the filmfest best actor for Carlo Caparas' "God, Save Me", with Rose Ann Gonzales as the daughter he left behind.

"I think viewers like dramas about families supporting each other in time of crisis kasi totoo namang nangyayari ito and they can identify with it," Dawn adds.

This is true as "Magkaibigan" is the only contemporary realistic film in this year's filmfest. We have mostly comedies, fantasies, a horror movie, and an animated movie. "Tanging Ina" is fantasy comedy about Ai Ai de las Alas becoming president of the country. "Iskul Bukol" is a revival of an old TV sitcom with touches of fantasy and action. "One Night Only" and "Desperadas 2" are sexy comedies about various women. "Dayo" is animated fantasy. "Shake, Rattle & Roll X" is horror while "Baler" is a period drama about a forgotten episode in local history. "Magkaibigan" has a good chance of walking away with the awards but the topgrosser will surely be one of the comedies that can be seen even by kids since Christmas, as some quarters keep on saying, is really for children.

Going back to Dawn, she was pleasantly surprised when she found out she's two months pregnant. Her first-born is a boy, Jacobo, so she and husband Cong. Anton Lagdameo now want to have a baby girl. When she guested in "Family Feud," she gave the host, former BF Richard Gomez, a tip on how to make Goma's wife Lucy Torres preggy again since their first born, Juliana, is now 8 years old and they really want to have anothers baby soon. Richard says he'll follow Dawn's advice but he won't share what her tip was. "I'll wait for it to work for us muna bago ko i-share sa iba," he says.
GOOD EXIT FOR MARKY'S CHARACTER

Rhian Ramos says she couldn't help but cry when she learned about Marky Cielo's passing away. "Magaan siyang katrabaho sa 'La Lola', kaya I really couldn't believe it when I learned what happened to him," she says. "Right now, I'm always praying for the repose of his soul each time I remember him. "

This week in "La Lola," JC de Vera as Facundo is worried that Rhian as Lola might get jealous since Sabrina (Angelika de la Cruz) had it reported in the papers that they're having their wedding soon. He goes to Lola but he gets surprised when he sees her hugging Pato (Jay-R). He gets jealous and tries to make Lola jealous also so they end up having an LQ (lovers quarrel). Facundo gets drunk but Boogie (Robert Villar) tells him to think about the possible consequences of his action.

We heard the writers of "La Lola" are now thinking of a possible good exit for Marky who plays Billy, the love interest of Lovi Poe in the show.
HELLO, GOODBYE 'MOMS'

WE were invited to be a guest panelist along with Ruel Mendoza and Nelson Canlas of GMA in the yearend episode of Q 11's "Moms" hosted by Lani Mercado, Manilyn Reynes and Sherilyn Reyes Tan. The topic was showbiz in 2008. Chosen as the top story of the year is the feud of Gabby Concepcion with his manager Rose Flaminiano. The return of Gabby to the country in March is really controversial as it was GMA who invited him to come home and yet he signed with ABS-CBN after he chose Mommy Rose to manage him. Even then, some writers were also saying "Mag-aaway 'yan" and it became true in no time at all. Then other parties were affected, including Jobert Sucaldito, Cristy Fermin and Nadia Montenegro , with their conflicts resulting in court cases.

Don't miss this episode that will be shown on December 19. We just felt bad when we learned that "Moms," directed by Bibeth Orteza and one of Q 11's shows that really rate well and has a lot of sponsors, is ending this year. We're sure the regular viewers of "Moms" will miss it as it's really informative and educational.

Source: People's Journal