Oyo: Wala kaming ginagawang masama ni Kristine

Column: Freehand
Author: Mario E. Bautista

THE rumors linking Kristine Hermosa to Oyo Sotto continue despite their denials and the confirmation of Anne Curtis (Oyo's ex) that they do go out together. Oyo admits that although it's true that they go out, they're just friends and nothing else.

"I'm not even courting her," he insists. "Close friends lang kami talaga kasi we get along fine at marami kaming bagay na pareho ang views namin, so we really enjoy each other's company. Yes, I can say she is special to me and I do admire her. But as of now, talagang magkaibigan lang kami. Where this is going, I am not in a hurry and I'm not expecting anything na kapalit from her. "

Doesn't he know that Kristine is still legally married to Diether Ocampo? "We're not doing anything wrong naman. At ayoko rin ng gulo. If we're doing something bad, then we'll hide it at hindi na kami lalabas at magpapakita together in public.

Wala kaming dapat itago kaya wala kaming dapat ikatakot. As far as I know, wala akong tinatapakang tao. Kung may problema man sila before, labas na ako doon and I don't want to interfere or have anything to do with that. "

MARIAN: SAWA NA AKO SA INTRIGAREGAL'S filmfest entry, "Desperadas," had another shooting last week where Marian Rivera and Rufa Mae Quinto share some scenes. The two actresses are beset by intrigues saying that they're fighting over Billy Crawford and Rufa Mae is saying some nasty things about Marian. Everyone was tense on the set at the start of the shooting, expecting sparks to fly, but the two stars turned out to be friendly and cordial to each other so there's nothing to worry about.

"We don't take the intrigues seriously," says Marian. "Lahat kami sa set, including our two other sisters in the story na sina Ruffa Gutierrez at Iza Calzado, nagkakasundong mabuti. Ako ang pinakabago sa amin at lahat sila, mabait sa akin.

We talk about clothes, fashion, and I learn a lot from them. Sawa na ako sa intriga. Even sa 'Marimar', kung anu-ano ang tsismis sa akin, hindi ko na lang pinapansin. "

"I'm glad 'yung mga gumagawa ng kuwento about us, tumigil na rin," says Rufa Mae. "Basta ako, malinis ang conscience ko that I'm not saying anything bad against Marian and I'm glad na hindi siya basta naniwala sa mga tsismis sa amin. "

KATRINA'S FANS SEPARATE THE PERSON FROM THE CHARACTER
KATRINA Halili plays a super hateful character in "Marimar" as Angelika but, she says, surprisingly, people she meets in public does not hate her for it. "Even kids, kapag nakikita ako, ang tawag sa akin now is Angelika, Angelika," she says.

"That can only mean na kahit naiinis sila sa mga ginagawa ko as Angelika, they can separate me from the character I play. Siguro dahil napanood din naman nila ako in other shows I did like 'Atlantika' and 'Lupin', so they already know that I am just playing a role. "

Aside from "Marimar," Katrina is now also shooting a new movie, Regal's horror entry in the coming Metro Manila Filmfest, "Shake, Rattle & Roll 9. " The title of her episode is "Engkanto" and she plays a powerful spirit in the forest with Mart Escudero, Jewel Mische, Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks. Their episode is being shot in Puerto Azul directed by Topel Lee.

"First time ko to do a horror movie and I'm glad sa Regal ito dahil si Mother Lily rin ang nagtiwala sa akin with my first solo movie, 'Gigil'. Dito, lahat puwedeng manood kahit mga bata. We have a very scary episode and we'll give everyone a good fright when the film opens on Christmas Day," she adds.

THE LIES THAT WENDELL TOLD
WENDELL Ramos took the lie detector test last Sunday in the Don't Lie to Me portion of "Showbiz Central. " He replied "No" to the following questions 1.

Has he ever accepted any of the indecent proposals he has received from gays or matronas? 2. Did he have a short-lived affair with Judy Ann Santos when they did "Sabel" before she went steady with Ryan Agoncillo? 2. Did he ever court Ara Mina? The lie detector said he's lying. Was Wendell red in the face because of his revelations! Wendell is one star who's seen in both afternoon and primetime soaps, "Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap" with Nadine Samonte and "La Vendetta" with Sunshine Cruz.

PAULEEN ON SHERWIN: HE MAKES ME VERY HAPPY
PAULEEN Luna took the Hot Seat and faced the Central Jury in "Showbiz Central. " She denied that she is sharing another woman who lives in the province with her current BF, Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian. "I know how busy his schedule is," she says. "He holds office as mayor and still helps manage their family business, and when he has free time, he spends it with me, kaya tinawanan lang namin ang tsismis. "

Is it true she dumped Marvin Agustin because of Mayor Sherwin? "No. Marvin and I broke up in January. June na kami naging on ni Sherwin. " What does she like in the mayor? "He's very sweet and thoughtful. He makes me very happy. " It's said he's given her a house. "No. I'm having a six-door townhouse constructed now but it came from my own earnings. Naumpisahan ang construction nito even before Sherwin and I started seeing each other. Also, our family naman is really in the construction business. "

For the Killer Question, Pauleen refused to reveal and answer it. "Tapos na kasi 'yung issue referred to in the question. I'm very much happy now so let's not go back to that part of my life anymore. "

We guess that the question concerns that alleged story about Kristine Hermosa getting jealous of her because Diether Ocampo tried to woo her. Pauleen stars with Dennis Trillo and Roxanne Guinoo in the "Bangungot" episode of "Shake, Rattle and Roll 9" directed by Mike Tuviera.

FIL-AM MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT GUIDES RICHARD

RICHARD Gutierrez was a special guest in "Showbiz Central" and his fans were asked to text their questions to him. One fan asked him why he now does action-themed shows like "Sugo," "Lupin" and now, "Kamandag" that's starting on November 19. "They're not just action naman," he says. "We make sure everything is in it, pati drama and love story. I've been fond of action films since I was a child and I now want to show na kaya ko rin gumawa ng ganitong vehicles. "

They're now in the midst of taping the spectacular fight and action scenes of "Kamandag. " To make sure they're offering something new for its dangerous stunts, they got a Fil-Am Mix Martial Arts fighter to be Richard's special instructor in the show. This is Brandon Vera, who fights in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and better known as the Truth. He was formally introduced by Richard in "Showbiz Central. "

Brandon has a Filipino father and his mom is Italian-American. His style of fighting is a combination wrestling with muay Thai, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He also speaks fluent Tagalog.

"I'm confident that 'Kamandag' will be different from all my past shows because of Brandon's different kind of expertise in doing fight scenes," says Richard.

AIKO FINDS NEW LOVE?

RIGHT after their breakup, Martin Jickaine had himself interviewed on TV several times while Aiko Melendez decided to keep quiet, prompting one writer to remark: "It seems Martin is making the most of the situation to gain exposure. May balak yatang pumasok sa showbiz. "

Aiko finally agreed for him to see their daughter Martheena again and she felt bad when she saw the reunion of Martin and their baby girl being covered on TV. "Obviously, si Martin ang nag-tip sa TV crews na magkikita sila ng daughter niya that day kaya may TV crew to cover it," says an observer. "Aiko was previously asked about it and she said she'd rather not have any TV coverage at all. Pero mukhang kailangan ni Martin ng exposure. "

"I feel it's something private at mas mabuting huwag na lang sana i-cover ng media," says Aiko who has just moved to a new condo unit in Eastwood with Martheena and son Andrei. "Sana, next time, wala na lang coverage. Hindi ko naman ipinagkakait ang bata sa kanya. "

In fairness to Martin, when he learned about Aiko's request, he promised not to do it again. About Aiko having liposuction with a beauty clinic when she's under contract with Marie France, she says this just isn't true. "What I had was breast reduction dahil masyadong mabigat na ang boobs ko, e may scoliosis ako, and Marie France doesn't offer that kind of procedure kaya okay lang sa kanilang ipagawa ko sa iba. "

Is it true she found a new love in Patrick Meneses, a Bulacan vice mayor? "I met him when I took a course on public ad in UP and we were together in Cebu for an official function, but we're not at all romantically involved. Before I fall in love again, gusto ko munang ayusin lahat ng gulo sa buhay ko ngayon. My case with Martin is still in court. I'm not just ready to fall in love again. "

Source: People's Journal