Marian explains

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Marian Rivera feels bad that she was not able to make it as the leading lady of Vic Sotto and Dolphy in the movie they've started shooting yesterday, in Pasig. Some folks say she has become a swellhead and demanded a big talent fee.

"That's not true," she says. "We never talked about my talent fee when they got me as I owe a lot kay Mr. Tony Tuviera of APT Productions who's co-producing the movie with them, kasi he gave me the break in afternoon soaps at sa movies din in 'Enteng Kabisote 2'. Also, it's an honor for me na makasama ang kings of comedies sa ating bansa. Kaya lang, I gave them my schedule na makakapag-shoot ako bago mag-April after the ending of 'Marimar'.

Okay na sana at supposed to be, I'll shoot with them one-week straight. But na-delay ang shooting nila at nag-Holy Week pa. When they finally called me, nag-start na ako sa training and taping ko for 'Dyesebel'. Siyempre, priority ko naman ito dahil follow-up project ko ito sa 'Marimar' at gusto kong mapagbutihan nang husto lahat ng eksena ko, especially the swimming scenes. "

Replacing her as the daughter of Dolphy who becomes Vic's love interest is former PBB housemate and Miss Earth Canada, Riza Santos.

KRIS' BLIGHTED PREGNANCY NO CAUSE FOR ALARM

FANS of Kris Aquino who ask if she can still get pregnant after her blighted pregnancy will be glad to know that her doctor told her she can try again after a couple of months and her miscarriage doesn't at all affect her ability to bear more kids.

Gladys Reyes also had a blighted first pregnancy but soon after that, she got preggy again giving her husband Christopher Roxas their first son. Maybe what happened is really the Lord's way to give Kris more time to devote on her mommy, former Pres. Cory Aquino, who's now undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer.

Sheree PREPARES TO GIVE BIRTH

SEXY singer-actress Sheree will deliver her first baby two weeks from now. The dad is "SOP" singer Giancarlo Magdangal. To make sure she'll have an easy normal delivery, Sheree now walks regularly. She's due to deliver a baby boy who will be called Gian Hailey. She plans to return right back to work after giving birth.

PROMISING CHILD STARS

CHILD star Mara Schinittka turned 13 on March 19 and now that she's a teenager, she was made to leave "Goin Bulilit". "Two of us were made to graduate, ako at si John Manalo," she says. "We both cried as we've been with the show for three years and the thought of leaving all our friends there made us feel so sad. "

Mara is so pretty she deserves to be built up as a teen star. As a child actress, she played the young Anne Curtis in "Hiram" and young Bea Alonzo in "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin. " An incoming high school sophomore at Blessed Hope Christian School, she feels lucky that after co-starring with Maricel Soriano in "Bahay Kubo" last Christmas, she now plays Sharon Cuneta's niece in "Caregiver. " "Suwerte ako working with two of the country's best actresses at pareho silang mabait. "

Another child star turned teener is Angeli Gonzales who started with Dolphy in "Home Along Da Riles". She turned 14 on March 9. She was last seen as the young Roxanne Guinoo in "Palos. " She's a sophomore high school student at Colegio San Agustin and wants to be a doctor someday.

On the verge of being a teenager is Kathryn Bernardo, who Makisig Morales admits he's wooing. She turned 12 on March 26. People now call her Maya, the character she played in "Super Inggo Book 1 and 2. " No, she's not taking Makisig's courtship seriously. "Masyado pa po kaming bata kaya friends lang muna kami," she says.

P2 MILLION FOR VICKY?

CONGRATS TO our favorite news anchor, Vicky Morales, and hubby King Reyno, who just became the parents of twin boys, Leon Alfonso and Filippino Luis Reyno, after five years of waiting. We remember Vicky telling us her father-in-law promised to give her P1 million if she could give them a grandchild. Now that she gave not just one but two, does this mean she's getting P2 million?

Vicky's toprated afternoon show, "Wish Ko Lang", features documentarist Howie Severino and singer Ayen Munji-Laurel this Saturday playing roles that aim to seek Good Samaritans in our midst this afternoon at 4 on GMA-7.

Jun Lozada IN 'Y SPEAK'

ZTE-NBN STAR witness Jun Lozada faces the youth this Saturday on the much-awarded youth panel discussion show, "Y-Speak. " Watch and listen to the controversial whistleblower as he answers the most pressing questions straight from the vigilant and pro-active youth, who supported him all the way in his ongoing fight for truth. What does the youth think about today's most talked about issue? What questions will they ask the man of the hour Jun Lozada?

Get to hear different opinions of the Senate and the Lower house officials and trace the timeline of events before the historical interfaith rally occurred. Also, youth representatives in favor and against President Macapagal-Arroyo battle it out in a heated debate tackling the finer points of the ZTE controversy.

"Y-Speak" won the KBP Golden Dove Award for Best Public Affairs program and also scored a grand slam victory as the Best Public Affairs Program among student-award giving bodies such as USTv Awards, Gandingan, and Gawad Tanglaw. Don't miss Y-Speak, hosted by Bianca Gonzales and Mo Twister, this Saturday on Studio 23.

Chokoleit IN '1 VS 100' TONIGHT

THE '1 vs 100' episode featuring comedian Chokoleit as the main player was not shown last Saturday as it was still Holy Week. It will instead be shown tonight at 7:30 p. m. on ABS-CBN, with Chokoleit bravely facing the mob of 100 opponents and making them laugh along the way.

'FIT 'N RIGHT' FINALS TONIGHT

THE finals of 'Fit n Right Got 2b Fit Challenge' will be shown tonight after PBB Teens Edition Plus on ABS-CBN. It was held in Boracay last week and viewers will be surprised to know that the remaining contestant who used to be fat and flabby are now firm and fab.

They were first interviewed by Phoemela Baranda in "The Buzz" and the physical changes in them made them more self- confident. Final six challengers Elmer, Gayle, JR, Joanne, Jim and Julie also visited all say that they dream of being movie and TV stars. Joining 'Fit n Right' gave them the right exposure. They also treasure they days the spent at the Fit n Right Camp where some of the challengers fell in love with each other, like Angel and Elmer, John and Gayle, and Alex and Joanne.

The six finalists have become very good friends and they say they will support whoever will emerge as the top two Ultimate winners and it will not be a problem for them. The Jim and Julie love team always tease each other, with Jim claiming he busted Julie when she declared "I love you" to him.

The finals in Boracay saw a lot of ABS-CBN stars supporting the affair like love birds Mariel Rodriguez and Zanjoe Marudo, with Mariel as host and Zanjoe as a judge. Also there were TJ Trinidad, Rafael Rosell, Victor Basa, Precious Lara Quigaman, Palos stars Jake Cuenca, Roxanne Guinoo, Bangs Garcia, Carla Humphries and Wendy Valdez (with BF Bruce Quebral), plus dancing duo Maja Salvador and Rayver Cruz.

JC Cuadrado and Denise Laurel also joined the Fit N Right games. Del Monte also hosted a dinner of Hearty Healthy Foodfest, with Boracay chefs using various Del Monte products for their dishes, hosted by Victor Basa and Carla Humphries. They also Pilates, Aerobics and Kickboxing classes during weekend. Bands like Kamikazee and Itchyworms sang during the grand finals and after party at Juice Bar. Fabulous musical numbers were presented by both six finalists and their guest stars so don't miss its telecast tonight at 10 p. m.

''WAG MAGBULAG-BULAGAN NA HINDI IMPORTANTE ANG RATINGS'

THIS is an email from H. G. Maloles: "Sagot ho ito sa mga taga-ibang sumulat sa inyo tungkol sa 'Lobo'. Puro TFC lang pala ang napapanood nila kaya paano nila mapagkukumpara ang iba't ibang shows na puedeng mapanood nating mga Pinoy na dito talaga nakatira sa ating sariling bansa? Kumbaga, wala silang chance manood ng iba pang local TV shows kaya limitado ang napapanood nila.

Kahit sabihin pa nilang 'Lobo' ang pinakamagandang palabas sa kanila, siempre mas gusto ng ABS na mataas na ratings ang makuha nila. Huwag magbulag-bulagan na hindi importante ang ratings. Kaya nga sinisiraan ang credibility ng AGB ratings company ay para mabale wala ang ratings. Aminin sana ng Kapamilya station na kinuha nila si Angel Locsin sa paniniwalang siya ang sasagip sa kanila para maging No. 1 uli ang ABS.

Hindi sila magkaka-interes kay Angel kung hindi nagre-rate noon ang shows niya sa Channel 7. Pero yun na nga, naging antipatika ang dating niya sa pataksil niyang biglaang paglayas sa kumpanyang nagpasikat sa kanya kaya siguro hindi rin nag-rate ang 'Lobo'. Hindi niya naisamang lumipat sa kanya ang dating loyal viewers niya. Nalipat kay Marian Rivera ang interes ng mga ito. "

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Source: People's Journal