No additional talent fee for Richard?

Author: Aster Amoyo
Column: If I Know

THE projects of Richard Gutierrez are getting bigger and bigger. Wilma Galvante, one of the top executives of GMA 7, said that "Codename: Asero" is the most expensive project to date of GMA7. She said the production team had to convince GMA 7 top honcho Atty. Felipe Gozon that the staggering budget for "Codename: Asero" is worth it.

Of course, Richard is flattered with the tremendous support being given him by the GMA7 management. Since he started with the GMA network, he has been given the best projects, starting with "Mulawin," "Captain Barbell," "Sugo," and "Kamandag. "

And he has every reason to be proud of "Codename: Asero" since it's the biggest and most expensive project to date of GMA in terms of cast, location and budget.

That's why he promised to do everything to make the first ever sci-fi romantic movie on primetime TV a good one as it premieres on July 14, at the GMA Telebabad block.

In the credits, Richard's name is listed as the series' fight director and the young actor admits that he contributed a number of great ideas for the action scenes. But he wouldn't say if he's getting additional talent fee for being the fight director. He says its part of the package that he entered when he renewed his contract with GMA7.

That he also serves as fight director makes Richard all the more enthusiastic to go into training of various martial arts. He wouldn't want to use a double in the stunts and action scenes. He wants to do it himself. "We are careful naman with the things that we do. We make sure that everything is safe," he added.

ARTISTS SELL USED CLOTHING

BACKROOM, Inc. has an ongoing tiangge called "Tindahan ng mga Gamit ng mga Artista, Atbp. " This year-round garage sale is located at the Backroom PR Department during office hours. The grand opening will be on July 16 with special personal appearances of some Backroom artists.

The tiangge sells new and used items like clothes, bags, accessories, shoes, and belts of Backroom artists. Avail of your favorite stars' personal belongings at very affordable prices.

Some of the participating artists are Boy Abunda, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Dawn Zulueta, Erik Santos, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mariel Rodriguez, Pooh, Tin-Tin Bersola-Babao, Drew Arellano, Nyoy Volante, K Brosas, Keanna Reeves, The Company's Annie Quintos, Vernie Varga, Daisy Romualdez, and Kim Flores.

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VICTORIAN-INSPIRED LOVE STORY

AN unforgettable dramatic saga about romance, catch the classic Victorian-inspired love story in 'North & South" which premiered July 10, at 8:30 p. m.

Politics meets passion in a timeless tale of love across the social divide.

A powerful adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's feisty and passionate love story, set in the changing world of Victorian industrial society. Margaret Hale is one of literature's most original heroines: a southerner from a country vicarage newly settled in the industrial northern town of Milton . In the shock of her move, she misjudges charismatic cotton mill-owner John Thornton, whose strength of purpose and passion are a match for her own pride and willfulness. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton .

With Margaret and John's opposite social backgrounds and advocacies, will they follow the prompting of their hearts and go against what their minds are loudly telling them?

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Source: People's Journal