Marian still affected by Dingdong-Karylle breakup

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes were the special guests at the finale of "Showbiz Central" last Sunday and the fans of their love team were screaming wildly inside the studio as Pia Guanio interviewed them to promote their movie "One True Love. " Pia asked Marian if she's not affected by the intrigues accusing her as the culprit in the Dingdong-Karylle breakup.

"Naapektuhan ako pero nadadala ko pa naman," she says. "Ang importante, patuloy na maraming nagmamahal sa akin," she points to her fans, "at ang dami ko pa ring projects. Aside from 'One True Love,' I'm also in 'Desperadas 2' and 'Shake, Rattle & Roll 10'. May bago pa kaming soap ni Dong at ang dami ko ring bagong endorsements. "

Is it true she has built a 12-door apartment in Cavite? "Yes, for investment. Kasi ganun din ang mother ko, e. "

How much does Dingdong support her? "He has always been there. Hindi niya ako pinababayaan. Kung maibibigay niya sa'kin hindi lang ang dalawang kamay niya kundi pati paa niya, gagawin niya para suportahan ako. "

How about Dingdong? How much does Marian support him? "Kitang-kita ang suporta namin sa isa't isa lalo na in this movie which is very crucial for us kasi first movie namin ito after two hit TV shows," he says. "Alam namin, maghihiwalay rin kami balang araw but I'm thankful nandun ako when she started sa 'Marimar' na naging turning point sa buhay at career niya and I've always been there to guide her. "

What's the best thing about Marian? "Lagi siyang may bagong ipinakikita. Ako nga, I always wonder, like in this movie: Ano naman kaya ang ipakikita niya rito?"

Pia asked them to play a game. Pia will ask a question and instead of them answering for themselves, Dingdong will answer for Marian and vice versa. But obviously, no one understood the mechanics of the game, not even Pia herself, because when she asked questions, Dingdong and Marian still answered for themselves and not each other.

To Dingdong: What do you do that makes Marian blush? Instead of Marian answering Dingdong who answered: "When I tell her: you look good today. " To which Marian said: "Kasi mababaw na tao lang ako. "

To Marian: What among the things you've given to Dingdong did he appreciate the most? Dingdong is supposed to answer but again, it's Marian who answered: "Shorts. " Dingdong added: "A pair of short shorts. Pang-asar lang kasi alam niya hindi ako nagsusuot ng ganun. "

MARK REVEALS ROMANCE WITH RYZA

Mark Herras took the lie detector test in the "Don't Lie to Me Portion" and his friends Rainier Castillo and Ryza Cenon were there to give him support. Among the questions thrown his way, the most revealing was: Totoo bang naging ka-on mo noon si Ryza Cenon? Mark said yes and it's the truth. This is the first time he admitted this. Ryza looked so shocked and shouted at him: "Ang sama mo!" He later added: "It's more like MU lang or mutual understanding at hindi talagang boyfriend-girlfriend kasi hindi kami tumagal. May nagbawal sa akin dahil kahigpitan pa nun ng love team ko with Jennylyn (Mercado. )"

So the rumor then that Jen got jealous and confronted Ryza because of this, which they then denied, turns out to be true after all. The last question to Mark was: Given the chance, will you court Jennylyn again? He said no, but this turned out to be a lie. This made the fans of his love team with Jen, who were then inside the studio, scream with delight.

SHOCKING REVELATIONS

SURVIVORS cast off Kiko Rustia and Vern Domingo took the Hot Seat and were grilled by Central Jurors Rufa Mae Quinto and DJ Mo. Kiko was asked why he cursed Rob before leaving the island? "I'm guilty and I apologize," he says. Vern was asked if it's true "siya ang pinakamabahong tao sa island". She said it's true that in her one-month stay in the island, "no shower, no toothbrush, no soap". But she added Marlon was the most foul smelling among them.

They both chose the Killer Question. For Vern: is it true you are now dating Jace Flores? "Jace and I are like brother and sister. I'm dating someone but it's not him. Hindi pa panahon para i-reveal who. "

To Kiko: Do you really have a son? "Yes, he's 9 years old and I'm proud of him. If a girl would love me, she'd have to love my son also. "

CHILDREN DON'T TAKE WALLY SERIOUSLY

Wally Bayola still can't believe he's being launched to stardom with partner Jose Manalo in the horror-comedy "Scaregivers. " "Kaya scared talaga kami kasi kami ang magdadala ng movie at hindi na kami sidekick lang ni Bossing Vic Sotto," he says.

Wally was only a year old when his parents split. His dad, a doctor, went to Chicago while his mom entrusted him to a relative who's a priest. "Brother ng lola ko 'yung pari sa Albay in Bicol na siyang nagpalaki sa akin," he says. "Nasa grade 2 na ako when I first met my mom. Sabi sa'kin, nanay mo 'yan. Ganun lang. 33 years old naman ako when I first met my dad. It was his mom, my lola, who tracked me down at naging kasulatan ko at siya ang nagpilit na magkita kami. I grew up as an altar boy. Nag-aral ako ng college sa Naga at doon ako nag-join ng band. Andrew de Real of Library went there to give us a workshop and he asked me kung gusto ko mag-host sa Library. So in 1998, I first went to Manila at naging host-comedian ako sa Library.

From there, kinuha ako ni Mam Malou Choa Fagar in 2000 as jester ng audience sa 'Eat Bulaga'. Hindi ko malilimutan 'yun as it's my birthday, May 3, nang kunin nila ako. Tapos sinasali na ko sa Bulagaan portion. That's where I met Jose, na nauna sa'kin dun kasi naging floor director muna siya. One time, may nag-request ng performers na ipapadala mag-show sa Dagupan. Kami ni Jose ang pinapunta with the Sex Bomb. Ako talaga ang kumakanta so pinahiram ko siya ng minus one at binigyan ko ng idea kung anong skits ang gagawin namin. Doon nakitang okay yung team up namin so after that, nag-show na kami sa Zirkoh at Klownz. Napasama na rin ako sa movies like 'Best Man' ni Michael V, 'Lastikman' at 'Enteng Kabisote' ni Bossing Vic, 'Dobol Trobol' nila ni Tito Dolphy at ngayon, solo na kami sa 'Scaregivers'. "

He's so good in cross-dressing roles so a lot of people think he's gay. But he was only 22 when he got married to Riza Ruen in Bicol and they have three girls and a boy aged 13, 18, 9 and 3 months old. How does his kids react to his playing gay roles like the popular Arwani? "Aba, kung minsan, ayaw akong seryosohin. Like sa bahay, kapag naglalaro sa labas at pinapapasok ko na, sasabihin, 'Naku, si Arwani naman'. "

In "Scaregivers", he and Jose play conmen who get arrested. To avoid being jailed, they pretend to be insane and were sent to a mental hospital, which turned out to be haunted so they encounter some ghosts. Supporting them in the movie are Iza Calzado, Paolo Contis, Ehra Madrigal, Ryan Yllana, Edgar Guzman, Boy Abunda, and many other special guests headed by Vic Sotto. This opens on November 26.

EDGIER STORIES

TV 5 is the first network to hold its Christmas party and it also launched its bolder second season. Saturday evenings bring edgier stories in "Lipgloss" and "Midnight DJ" now with more intriguing plots and characters facing bigger issues, greater risks and more exciting mysteries.

The rich teens of Linden High in "Lipgloss" continue to wallow in controversies fueled by tougher competition in their gang and with new teens who enter the picture. Princess Ryan as Sarah is the aggressive ex-girlfriend of Edge (Fred Payawan) who arrives from the US to get him back from Meg (Saab Magalona). New stars also include Christian Vasquez as the hunky English teacher who will develop an affair with his student, Louise (Mary Grace Perido); Paolo Paraiso as the swimming instructor who is yet to come out of the closet, and Neil Coleta as Caloy, the handsome son of a family driver who falls in love with the rich girl Jullivee (Charina Suzara). Jake and Abby (Rodjun Cruz and Maxine Eigenmann) get back together, only to find a rival with none other than Jake's father, Congressman Perez (Ricardo Cepeda) who claims Abby as his property. These are just some of the twists in the revitalized "Lipgloss".

In the thriller saga, "Midnight DJ", toprated DJ Patrick (Paolo Contis) drowns and dies and the radio station is in shock. He is replaced by Oyo Sotto as Samboy, who has yet to discover his gift of a third eye. Bangs Garcia also joins the station as new intern Samantha who teams up with Samboy with her capability of seeing ghosts and spirits for more terrifying stories. Desiree del Valle and Jenny Miller remain in the show as the promoted program director and the station manager respectively, helping everyone to regain the radio stationÂ¢s then booming ratings through reviving their top-rated program, Midnight DJ. Watch out for more of TV5's bigger and more exciting second season shows as the channel retains its solid number three position on Philippine TV. Shake Mo TV Mo! In "5Max Movies", don't miss George Clooney and Catherine Zeta Jones in the romantic comedy "Intolerable Cruelty" tonight, November 18, Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie in the sexy drama "Original Sin" tomorrow, Wednesday; the classic youth film "The Breakfast Club" with Molly Ringwald on Thursday, "Dante's Peak" with Pierce Brosnan on Friday, and the hilarious martial arts comedy "Kung Fu Hustle" that's a worldwide hit on Saturday.

CHALLENGES AND BLOOMING ROMANCE

THE first 'participante' to be eliminated from "Pinoy Fear Factor" is the sexy model and Bikini Summit winner, Gail Nicolas.

After the first two challenges (the rolling beam and the cow's eyes), the three participantes who were the lowest scorers were Gail, Marion and Elmer.

They were the only ones who took the third challenge, which is to save a doll called Marianna strapped in a car that is submerged in a swimming pool. As always, the primary opponent of the participantes is the very cold winter weather in Argentina that makes the pool water icy cold.

Gail got the poorest score in the challenge, so she had to go while Marion and Elmer get to return to their quarters at El Campo Miedo. Gail says: "Masaya pa rin ako kahit ako ang unang uuwi kasi more than sa ine-expect ko ang nangyari na kaya ko palang sumali dito. Astig pa rin ako. Malungkot lang ako kasi naging masaya ang samahan namin ng mga naging friends ko rito at iiwan ko na sila, but I will treasure the experience. " This week, remaining participantes Marion, Elmer, Jommy, Ram, Phoem, LJ, Svanah, RJ, Jose, Janna and Manuel have to face their fears again with even more frightening stunts involving great heights, exotic icky food and a thriller helicopter ride with a terrifying twist. Romance is also in the air with actress LJ Moreno developing a crush on a cute Argentinian staffer.

SANDIGAN-BAYAN AND BODY PIERCING

TONIGHT on "Reporters Notebook", Maki Pulido and Jiggy Manicad report on the Sandiganbayan and body piercing. Maki shows the role of the Sandiganbayan to trace how billions of pesos are lost every year due to corruption. The biggest case the special court has ever tried was the plunder case involving former President Joseph Estrada. But critics say that the court still lag in fulfilling its functions. Some cases gather dust, with the oldest case unresolved filed in 1981 yet. Almost 30,000 cases have been filed in the Sandiganbayan since 1979 and more than 20,000 have been disposed of by the court. But the bulk of this huge number was mainly dismissals. Until now, more than 2,000 cases remain pending. Is the Sandiganbayan fulfilling its mandate?

Jiggy, in turn, takes a closer look at tattoos and body piercings, which are considered as art by some. Sadly, illegal establishments engaged in the trade proliferate. In Congress, two bills have been proposed aimed at regulating these to counter the alarming incidence of lives endangered because of wrong and unsafe practices. How is the trade being safeguarded? These stories air on ReporterÂ¢s Notebook this Tuesday late night over GMA-7.

Source: People's Journal