Not searching for love

Author: Remy Umerez
Column: A Little Bit

AS far as she could remember, K Brosas wants to entertain and make people laugh through her singing. She started out as a sing-along master and reigned as queen of videoke bars.

At 34, she continues to bring joy to people as a stand-up comedian, even as her guests are not spared from her own grilling. "Kasi po, bago sila ang ukrayin ko eh ang sarili ko muna ang aking nilalait. You have to start with yourself," she says.

The one person K admires most and has a big influence in her showbiz career is Bette Midler. "She tops my list dahil super galing niya. She is so versatile na parang lahat ay kaya niyang gawin. On the local front ay bilib ako sa talent ni Michael V. Sobra pa ang bait at napakasipag. We have something in common. We are effective sa live performances kaysa bigyan kami ng script na dapat sundin. "

K almost appeared with Dolphy in a show titled "Big Big Show" years ago. "I auditioned and sang live pero iba ang nakuha. I must be 12 years old noon at na-trauma ako sa experience na 'yon. Up to now ay hindi ko nakakalimutan. "

When ace director Chito Roño wanted her to be a part of the horror movie "T2," K didn't have second thoughts. "Aba, Chito Roño 'yan at kahit siguro wala akong dialogue eh tatanggapin ko. Another plus factor is (lead actress) Maricel Soriano. I am a huge fan of hers. On the set, she gave me valuable tips on how to improve my acting. "

K will also be seen in the ABS-CBN's newest and most-awaited teleserye, "Lovers in Paris" where she plays the best friend of KC Concepcion.

K is happy because she never runs out of projects. "Kung may mawala man either because I have previous commitments or di type ng Backroom, may dumarating agad na kapalit. I am a single mother and I cannot afford to be lazy. "

She says she has no time looking for Mr. Right.

"Di 'yan hinahanap. At isa pa, kaysa kumuha ako ng bagets eh huwag na lang. Ang problema kasi ay hindi ako ligawin. "

AGONIZING VIEWING EXPERIENCE

PUT Jaclyn Jose, RickyDavao and Carlo Aquino in one dramatic project and what have you got? A most satisfying viewing experience. Well, almost.

The Lenten offering of "MMK " centered on Jaclyn and her two sons. Topper who is the kuya has been diagnosed with brain cancer and has five months to live. For about an hour, we see how mother and son cope with the very distressing situation. Dad in Saudi was also grieving in his own way. He only appeared when his son was to breathe his last.

We thought the agony ended there.

After a long commercial break, the scene opened with the younger brother about to play basketball when all of a sudden he vomitted. We suspected another tragedy will strike. We were right. He has leukemia and will soon join his kuya. And to think that only three months had passed since the death of Topper.

Watching the second part of the story was torturous, an exercise in patience. Was the story real? The big consolation was that death came swiftly. No agonizing moments. What a great relief for televiewers like us who couldn't care less when Jaclyn was shown grabbing a kitchen knife and threatening to kill herself.

It is probably about time that "MMK" takes its final bow on television. A decade or so is quite a long time already. If not only because of its competent host, Charo Santos Concio...

PRAYERS HELP WELL-LOVED PR

PR manager Lorrie Dionisio and her husband William Piravalasamy wish to convey their thanks to all their friends who prayed for Lorrie's speedy recovery.

Lorrie was missed by the entertainment press during the mini prescon for "Kambal Sa Uma" held at Proud Mary Diner in Morato. A day before, she was confined at St. Luke's Hospital where she had a tissue biopsy and to find out the cause of her fever which rose to 40. 2 At the same time, she suffered skin problems on what looked like measles.

Her faith in the Lord and the presence of her loving husband William who just arrived from Malaysia kept Lorrie in high spirits. The couple also want to thank Senator Manny Villar and wife Congresswoman Cynthia Villar for the basket of fruits that were delivered for her on Holy Thursday.

We were informed that Lorrie was discharged Easter Sunday and hopefully be able to attend the general presscon of "Kambal Sa Uma" which is topbilled by Shaina Magdayao and Melissa Ricks. A creation of Jim Fernandez, it is a story of a mother who gave birth to twins one of which has the features of a rat.

Source: People's Journal