Maricar more popular because of sex videos

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

YOU'D think that now that the Hayden Kho sex video scandal is already in the courts, with no less than the NBI investigating it, those who uploaded his videos on the internet will be scared enough to do any more mischief. But no, new sex videos of the notorious randy doctor continue to be uploaded. The latest ones include another foreign model and a new one featuring Maricar Reyes.

This is actually Maricar's fourth video, making her the one with most number of videos in Hayden's personal collection. Obviously, those who are doing this are not at all afraid that they might get arrested. We wonder: are they really courting the ire of law enforcers or they just want to show that they can get away with it with impunity?

Unlike Katrina who is now all out in the offensive in fighting and suing all her perceived opponents, Maricar did the opposite. She kept totally quiet and ABS-CBN is very protective of her to make sure not even their own writers can interview her. They just gave her more acting assignments and it paid off as she got much praise for her fine portrayal of a "taong grasa" in "May Bukas Pa".

She now also plays the other woman in "Gaano Kita Kamahal" and the show rated high last Sunday afternoon, which means a lot of people are really curious to see her acting on screen. Those who got to see her in the show say she looks so innocent on screen that you wouldn't suspect she's capable of doing the things she did to Hayden in the video.

ABS-CBN's ploy of making her keep quiet is certainly working to her advantage. They're probably hoping that things will cool off and the public will eventually forget Maricar's involvement in the sex video scandal. But since the wheels of justice grind so exceedingly slow in this country, we won't be surprised if Katrina Halili herself will later lose interest in the cases she filed and just charge it all to experience. Up to now, they still cannot pinpoint where the uploading of the sex videos originated and yet more videos are being filed on the net, making our authorities inutile indeed.

THEY LIKE NON-SHOWBIZ BFs
THE singing trio called La Diva signed up with Sony Music for their first album, co-produced with GMA Network. Individually, Jonalyn Viray, Maricris Garcia and Aicelle Santos have their own solo albums with GMA Records. In 2007, they were asked to sing the new theme song of "Sis" and it was noticed how great they sing as a team. In May 2008, they were formally launched as La Diva in "SOP".

"Hindi talaga binalak na pagsamahin kaming tatlo," says Jonalyn. "Nag-click lang talaga kami agad sa tao. The response was very encouraging from the start. "

Danny Tan was their arranger and coach. He's also instrumental in their first album as a group with Sony. On hand at their contract signing were Sony bosses Rudy Tee and Ciso Tan, with GMA big wigs Wilma Galvante and Ida Henares.

"Malakas talaga sila as a group," says Rudy Tee. "We're optimistic their first album will be a big hit. "

The album will have 14 cuts, mostly revivals like songs from Destiny's Child and Jason Mraz. It will have the original theme song composed by Danny Tan for "Rosalinda", along with the theme songs of La Diva in soaps like "Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan" and "Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang".

Jonalyn, Maricris and Aicelle have become good friends that they now know each other's secrets, like Jonalyn just breaking up with her boyfriend. Why did they split? "Walang time, e," says Jonalyn. "Also, para mas maging focused na lang ako on my career. "

So they're now all loveless. "If ever magka-boyfriend uli kami, we'd prefer a non-showbiz boyfriend," says Aicelle.

Why? "Para mas tahimik, more privacy," says Maricris. "Pag pareho kayong showbiz, mas magulo. "

They'll soon record the songs in their album which is slated to be released in September or October.

GREAT PLANS FOR GMA TALENTS
GMA exec Wilma Galvante reveals that after La Diva, they will co-produce the debut album of Aljur Abrenica. "We have great plans for our talents," she says.

We congratulate her as the ratings of "Rosalinda" have gone up steadily and it's already 30% plus on its first week. "26% lang noong first telecast because we our pilot episode was one and a half hour. Kasi we have to follow the story to the letter as specified in our contract with the Mexicans. When you average that, mahaba nga lalabas. Also it started kasi na wala pa sina Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. Pinanganak pa muna ang characters nila and they were shown muna as kids, which we also cannot just change dahil nasa contract din yun. But now that they're grown ups, ayan, tumaas na ang rating. "

Will she make a move to patch things up between Robin Padilla and the creative team of writer Suzette Doctolero? "Naku, okay naman 'yang mga 'yan, e. Sa 'Joaquin Bordado', that also happened but they eventually kissed and made up, so I'm confident magkakabati rin 'yan kasi si Robin, napakamagalang niyan. "

What's their next project for Robin? "Wala na muna this year. Once a year lang naman talaga siya sa amin. I think he'll do a movie muna. At kami naman, wala nang ibang action program kasi papasok na si Marian Rivera as 'Darna'. "

Have they chosen the leading ladies for Dingdong Dantes in "Stairway to Heaven" and Richard Gutierrez in "Full House"? "'Stairway' will start in September and we haven't chosen anyone yet. We're looking for an actress who'd fit the role of Jody na frail, sickly, sympathetic kasi she'll die in the end, di ba? As for Richard, meron nang napili pero hindi pa namin puedeng sabihin kung sino. " Marian is actually perfect for the lead role there. "E, may Darna na siya. Also, she'd be in the Manny Pacquiao sitcom, 'Show Me Da Money'. "

ROSALINDA PILOT REPLAYED
FOR those who missed the pilot of "Rosalinda" or if you'd want to see it again, it will be replayed tonight after "Mel & Jay", pre-empting "All Star K" and "Full Haus". It will show Rosalinda's parents, her childhood and the first time she meets and falls in love with Fernando Jose. Also this Sunday, Carla and Geoff will be the special guests of Susan Enriquez in "Kay Susan Tayo" at 10:30 a. m. , along with features on mermaids in Manila and the Bargain Queen of Ukay-Ukay.

DAIANA LIKES PINOY GUYS
DAIANA Menezes didn't know she'd join showbiz when she first came to Manila. "I did some work here in 2006 as a model and I really loved the Philippines compared to other countries I've been to as Filipinos are all nice and warm, so I said I'd come back here," she says at her launching as the endorser of Dermaline/Diana Stalder Professional Skin Care. "In October 2007, I did come back and the next month, 'Eat Bulaga' got me to be one of their hosts and I've been with it for almost two years now. I love working with all the people there. Later on, I even did the movie 'Dobol Trobol' with Bossing Vic and I'm also doing a cameo in his new movie. In Brazil, I didn't act or do TV, but here, they even make me sing so I took voice lessons. I now also appear regularly in 'SOP' and 'Bitoy's Funniest Videos'. "

Daiana is the eldest of three kids and all her family is still in Brazil where she was born on June 20, 1987. "My mom is excited with me being in showbiz and she wants to come and visit me here. But my dad, who's very busy, wants me to go back there. "

She's here on a working visa. "They tell me I can get permanent status if I'd marry a Filipino. "

We heard she's now playing beautiful music with Bench winner Carlo Guevarra. "We are dating. We met on the set of 'Lipgloss' on TV 5. We're not yet on but we're getting there. I like him 'coz he's mabait, not bastos, unlike 'yung ibang lalaki, very forward kasi foreigner ako. Siya, he respects me so much. "

While we were talking with Daiana, guess who comes along but Carlo himself, who dropped by to show his support to her. The owners of Dermaline Facial and Skin Care Center, Chris and Dina Stalder, asked Carlo to have dinner with Daiana.

Why did they get Daiana as their endorser? "She has won the heart of Filipinos and her personality and wholesome image, plus her dedication to her profession, make her epitomize the values fostered by Dermaline," says Mr. Stalder, a Swiss-Filipino who was the classmate of Pops Fernandez at the International School years ago.

Dermaline has 14 branches nationwide offering a wide variety of services. If you want to have a franchise, call them at 631-4941/ 638-8417. Their Diana Stalder products offer whitening creams and lotions, hair cream and tonic, feminine and masculine wash, body wash and various kinds of beauty soaps. Visit their website at www. staldergroup. com.

OLDEST BUT FIGHTING
EMILIO Garcia was absent at the launching of "Warriors: Celebrity Boxing Match" and some folks made fun of him as being the oldest in the batch of boxers who'd fight in the show on Channel 9 shown Saturdays at 9 p. m. "Baka mabugbog ang lolo nyo," some of them even quipped.

The fight of Emilio with Michael Flores has already been taped and it was shown last night. Guess who won. Emilio. "Alam ko namang pinagtawanan nila ako sa presscon, someone informed me," he tells us at the storycon of his new movie, "Sagrada Familia". "Pero noong actual fight na, si Mike ang mismong umurong after the second round. Napuruhan ko kasi siya sa mukha at sa tiyan. Tinanong siya kung kaya pa niya, and he shook his head. So ngayon, kasali ako sa semi-finals and I'll be fighting Juddha Paolo, na mas bata rin sa'kin at talagang boxer pa. Siyempre, kabado ako, but I will do my best. "

He's one of our busiest actors now. On TV, he plays Patrick Garcia's father in the GMA-7 afternoon soap, "Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin". He is in the cast of the Sine Direk movie, "Bente," currently being shown, playing the role of a corrupt mayor. He's also in the Allen Dizon-Ara Mina movie, "Marino," and in the political film, 'Dukot,' where he plays a crusading journalist. In "Sagrada Familia", he plays the husband of Snooky Serna who impregnates their own daughter, Lovi Poe.

"I'm really thankful na ang daming kumukuha sa'kin after I won best supporting actor awards for 'Selda'. I did 'Walang Kawala' and, again, nanalo ako ng acting award for my role as a bisexual cop. Tapos, I played the role of a TV reporter kidnapped by rebels in 'Tutok'. Salamat talaga sa Diyos at panay ang dating ng blessings sa akin. "

OYO LEAVING TV5?
IS Oyo Sotto leaving TV 5's suspense-comedy hit, "Midnight DJ"? Some folks ask this as the character he plays, Samboy, was shown being killed in a previous episode. But it turns out that it's only a surprise twist for the show's season finale. "Midnight DJ" has just been extended to another season because of its loyal followers who are hooked on the cryptic adventures and mysteries that Oyo has been solving. So expect Oyo to be back along with co-stars Desiree del Valle, Jenny Miller, and Joaqui Tupas. On the next episode entitled "Mga Kaluluwa sa Pabrika," angry ghosts haunt a factory to exact revenge on the person who orchestrated their tragic death. TV5 also gives a special treat for students with the start of School Attack!, bringing its programs closer to its younger audiences by visiting public and private schools in the metro to reinforce the good learning habits of thousands of students all throughout the year.

Their "School Attack" is visiting 10 schools in Metro Manila up to August 10, bringing favorite programs like ANAK-TV seal awardees Barney, Sesame Street, Thomas and Friends, Bob the Builder, as well as Toogs, Lipgloss, and ANIMEGA shows. Lots of fun booths and stalls where students can showcase their talents and skills are set-up around the school grounds. Students should ready their backpacks for tons of special gifts and cool prizes to be given away.

The next school visit will be at Elizabeth Seton Integrated School on July 17, Parang Elementary School in Marikina on July 20, Alabang Elementary School on July 24, Pedro Diaz High School on July 27, Holy Family Tondo on July 31, P. Burgos Elementary School on August 3, Almanza Elementary School on August 7, and at Nemesio L. Yabut Elementary School on August 10. If you want your schools visited by TV5, log on to TV5 website www. TV5. com. ph and join the "School Ko Cool" promo. Send your essay entries on why you think you and your school is cool and get a chance to win a laptop and a School Attack! visit from TV5.

Source: People's Journal

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