Richard thinks Heart is hot

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

WHAT does Richard Gutierrez think of Heart Evangelista? "She's hot!" he says. "You should see her belly dancing scene in 'Codename: Asero. " Ang ganda ng katawan niya ngayon at ang suwerte ko ngang akong nakapareha niya. She's more focused on her career now at talagang masarap siyang katrabaho. "

So can he fall in love with her? "That's not hard to see kasi madali siyang mahalin. But as of now, we're better off as friends. Trabaho na lang muna. "

At the presscon of "Asero", many press people noticed how abundant Heart's boobs are now and they asked her if she had breast augmentation. "Hindi po ako nagparetoke ng boobs," she says. "It's a Victoria's Secret bra na parang air balloon and when you use it, parang lumalaki ang boobs mo. May nagsabi nga, pati butt ko raw pinaayos ko para mas tumambok. The truth is tumaba lang po ako. Ngayon lang kasi ako nag-expose ng konting flesh, kaya nasa-shock ang mga tao. Talagang may sinusunod akong physical fitness program. I bought my own treadmill for this kasi I should also prepare for my own action scenes in 'Asero'. "

What do her parents say about this? "Okay lang sa kanila, pati kissing scenes ko with Richard, basta kailangan talaga sa story at hindi lalabas na bastos on screen. But it doesn't mean I'll go sexy na. Yung belly dancing naman, small part lang ng 'Asero. ' Ewan ko nga why it became such a big thing. "

So what's the status of her heart now? "I'm fine. I've moved on. "

Is she ready to fall in love again? "Definitely not. After what I went through the last time, tama na muna. At saka kakukuha pa lang sa 'kin ng GMA. Mas dapat tumutok muna ako on my career with them kaya wala munang commitment sa boys. "

How come she's linked to Billy Crawford? "Honestly, wala kami nun. We just have common friends, like si Raymond Gutierrez. Nagkasama kami sa gimik sa The Fort, pero marami pa kami ibang kasama. "

She describes herself as more emotionally mature. "Mas kaya ko nang mag-isa. Unlike before, lagi akong dependent on someone else. Now, I've learned to do things and make decisions on my own. "

Has Jericho Rosales tried to get in touch with her? "Nagpalit na ako ng cellphone number so hindi na niya ko matatawagan. Ayoko na uli magkaroon ng any connection with him kaya nga lahat ng ibinigay niya sa'kin noon, I put it in a box and I want it returned to him, including souvenirs or photos namin together. I just want to put that past episode of my life behind me. "

Would she like to be friends with him later? "I have no plans. Buti pang wala na lang kahit ano. It's better that way. "

Well, we can't blame Heart if she wants to erase all memories of Jericho. It'll be recalled that her career took a nosedive when they were together and handled by the same manager. Their "Panday" didn't rate and even her other shows later, like "Hiram na Mukha," also didn't rate well. It's not surprising that she left him and their manager who has done nothing for her career after she left Star Magic. Now, she can be assured of a higher rating show with "Codename: Asero" that starts airing tonight.

GLADYS GIVES BIRTH
CONGRATS to Gladys Reyes and hubby Christopher Roxas for the arrival of their second baby. Gladys gave birth by caesarean section at the Asian Hospital last Friday morning. It's a girl weighing 6. 5 lbs and they will call her Gianna Aquisha Sommereaux. Christopher's biological dad is a Frenchman, just like that of Mark Pingris. Their eldest child is a boy, named Gian Christophe, now two years old.

"Kumpleto na kami ngayon kasi may isang set na kami ng boy and girl," says Gladys. "After this, isa pa siguro. Kahit boy or girl ang next dumating, okay na. "

But Christopher wants to have two more kids. "Para may dalawang sets kami," he adds.

AIZA WINS P2 MILLION IN 'The Singing Bee'
AFTER Rachel Alejandro, another singer-actress won the jackpot in "The Singing Bee," Aiza Seguerra, who won not just P1 million but a whopping P2 million! Aiza won P1 million each for two consecutive nights then she decided to voluntarily withdraw to give chance to others. Tonight and in the next few days, the celebrity players in "The Singing Bee" are Christian Bautista, Jimmy Bondoc, Jinky of Freestyle, Valerie Concepcion, Pokwang, Ethel Booba, Angelu de Leon, Derek Ramsay, Long Mejia, Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Luis Manzano and child stars of "Going Bulilit" Sharlene, CJ, Yong, Yngan, Mikyla and Mica. Will they be as lucky as Rachel and Aiza? Find out in "The Singing Bee" after "TV Patrol" on ABS-CBN.

DINGDONG OBSESSED WITH WORKOUTS AND DIETING
Dingdong Dantes is advised by his doctor to find time to rest and take it easy. He's been taping for "Dyesebel" almost everyday and also busy with his various endorsement and live appearances. He's also leaving on July 17 with Marian Rivera to grace the "Eat Bulaga" show in Los Angeles, California scheduled on July 19. When he returns on July 22, he'll appear in the Bench show at Araneta Coliseum on July 25 and he's really preparing for this as he'll do the opening number in his briefs. "Kaya wala siyang tigil sa kawo-workout at kada-diet to make sure okay ang porma ng katawan niya on that day," says someone close to him. "Pero dahil doon, humihina rin ang resistensya at nagkasakit tuloy kaya nga pinayuhan ng doctor niyang mag-rest muna. Kaya lang, sunud-sunod talaga ang commitments niya, e. "

But Dingdong is happy that "Dyesebel" continues to rate 40 percent and above nightly, making it the indisputable number one show in the country today. The conflict in the show gets even more intense. Betty (Bianca King) forcers Dingdong as Fredo to choose between his family and Isabel/Dyesebel (Marian. ) Betty has discovered Isabel's secret of being a mermaid and Isabel is so scared so she's imploring Betty not to reveal it with anyone. Betty makes Isabel her personal prisoner but Isabel will do everything to be able to escape.

In Sirenea, Berbola (Michelle Madrigal) finds out where Amafura (Rufa Mae Quinto) is hiding. She asks Amafura to give her feet and legs so she can up on land to declare her love for Fredo (Dingdong Dantes. ) Amafura refuses so she tries her best to snatch Amafura's powers.

As for Paolo (Aljur Abrenica), Fonsy (Kevin Santos) lies to him and tells him it's Shiela Mae herself (Kris Bernal) who ordered him to have Paolo beaten up. But Shiela Mae finds out what Fonsy did and tries to help Paolo pass all the classes he previously failed. Fonsy tells Shiela Mae's mom, Ava (Jean Garcia), that she has been kidnapped.

James Yap: DUWAG PALA SIYA
E-MAILS from readers. From Dora Boots Diego: "Sa totoo lang, nakakahiya ang ginawa ng jowa ni Kris Aquino na si James Yap. Kundi nyo pa to napapanood, watch kayo sa youtube dahil nandoon ang kanyang Takbo Scandal. Sa laban kasi ng Purefoods vs. Talk n Text noong Wednesday, patraydor na sinipa ni James ang PBA import na si Terence Leather. Tapos, sa halip na harapin ito, bigla siyang nagtatakbong patakas, halatang naduwag doon kay Terence. Sabi niya, ipinagtanggol lang niya ang teammate niyang si Jordan Salvador matapos itong batuhan ni Terence ng bola. At least, si Terence, ginawa iyon ng harap-harapan, hindi gaya niyang nakatalikod si Terence saka niya sinipa at saka siya parang batang nagtatakbo nang habulin nito. Duwag pala siya, ba't niya ginawa ang ganun? Dapat, hinarap din niya si Terence at hindi tinakbuhan. Sa bagay, nag-apologize naman siya later at inaming bad example ang ginawa niya. Pero sabi nga, the harm has been done. Kung ako si Kris, lalayasan ko na talaga ang lalaking yan na walang yagbols. "

From Duquesa Somereaux: "Sabi na nga ba't sina Claudine Barretto and Angel Locsin ang dalawang aktres na nagkita sa isang parlor at pinaringgan ng una itong huli kaya umiyak na lang si Angel. Nagsimula ito sa blind items pero ngayon ay pinapangalanan na. How embarasment naman for Claudine to do such thing kasi mas senior siya kay Angel. Tiyak tuloy iko-conclude ng tao na nai-insecure lang siya kay Angel kaya niya inapi ito. Noon pa nasulat na hindi siya happy sa pag-entrada ni Angel sa ABS. Tapos, nagka-isyu pa sila dahil sinulot daw ni Angel ang Folded & Hung, na hindi naman pala. Bakit ganyan ang kostumbre nitong Claudine, e may bago pa naman siyang show na dapat, positive ang vibes niya. Sa nangyari, tiyak ipagdarasal ng fans ni Angel na mag-floptsina ang Iisa Pa Lamang niya. Mag-rate man yan, tiyak hindi dahil sa kanya kundi dahil kay Gabby Concepcion at Matt Evans. "

From JK Salidumay: "Bakit naman po hostile si Claudine kay Angel gayong si KC Concepcion ay very friendly kay Angel? Noong magkita sina KC at Angel sa party ni Ruffa Gutierrez sa The Fort, nasulat na very pleasant sila sa isa't isa at sinabi pa ni KC na gusto niyang makatrabaho si Angel at maging friends sila. Sa bagay, magka-age naman kasi sila at Ate lang nila si Claudine na mas gurang sa kanila. Actually, between Angel and KC, mas dapat ma-insecure si Claudine kay KC dahil kitang-kita namang mas special treatment ang ibinibigay rito ng ABS. Hayan nga't kinuha pa ang golden boy ng GMA Kapuso na si Richard Gutierrez para makapareha lang nito sa movie. Ang advice ko lang kay Angel, wag na niyang pansinin si Claudine na feeling reyna pa rin sa ABS. Aber, tingnan natin kung magre-rate nga ang bago niyang show na kasama na naman niya si Diether Ocampo. E, yun ngang ginawa nilang 'Maligno,' hindi na nag-rate, ewan kung bakit pinagsama uli agad sila rito. Iisa Pa Lamang ang titulo nito, baka talagang iisa lang ang manood diyan. "

From Nenita T. Simbulan: "Si Angel ay walang track record na nang-aaway ng co-stars niya. Maski noong nasa GMA pa siya, never napabalitang may nakaaway siya roon o maging sa mga reporter. Maski noong pinalitan siya sa Jag ni Marian Rivera, walang narinig sa kanya. Di gaya ni Claudine na agad tumalak nang palitan siya ni Angel sa Folded & Hung. (Hindi raw po siya pinalitan. Additional endorser siya. - MEB) Time na ni Angel sa generation ngayon at hindi yata matanggap yun ni Claudine na ang generation ng 'Mula sa Puso' at 'Marina' ay tapos na. May asawa't anak na naman siya, kaya dapat lang matanggap na ni Claudine na iba naman ang magrereyna sa ABS ngayon. "

From Maykee Pie Soberano: "Nakakalito ang statements ni Angelica Panganiban tungkol sa status ng relationship nila ni Derek Ramsay. Sa ibang writers, sabi niya, okay sila. Pero sa ibang interbyu naman, kabaligtaran ang sinasabi niya at umiiyak pa siya on TV na ayaw kuning pag-usapan ito dahil fresh pa ang paghihiwalay nila. So, ano ba talaga ang totoo? Baka naman po gimik lang ito ni Angelica so they will be talked about. Lalo na ngayon at may bago siyang show na 'Iisa Pa Lamang'. Naku, sa totoo lang, gaga si Angelica kung pakakawalan pa niya si Derek. Kakaunti na lang ang lalaki sa showbiz at isa si Derek na talagang barako at machong-macho pa. Derek, kung ayaw na sayo ni Angelica, sa akin ka na lang at pramis, hindi ka magsisisi. "

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'MAMMA MIA': JOYOUS FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL
THE HIT WEST END and Broadway musical inspired by the hit songs of ABBA that dominated much of the 1970s, "Mamma Mia!," is now a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan in singing roles. The stage musical is a rousing, joyous presentation that has been sending audiences dancing inside the theatre since it started its run in 1999. We don't know if the movie would have the same effect, but you do go out of the moviehouse still humming some of the timeless pop songs in it. It does provide a very pleasant alternative to the action and fantasy flicks being released one after another in the U. S. summer season.

Meryl plays Donna, the owner of a small inn in a beautiful Greek island. called Kalokairi. Twenty years ago, she got involved with three different men, none of whom she married, but one of whom fathered her daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried of "Mean Girls"). Sophie stumbles upon her mom's tell-all diary and learns about the three men in her life: Sam Carmichael (Brosnan), Harry Bright (Colin Firth) and Bill (Stellan Skarsgard). Sophie is about to marry Sky (Dominic Cooper). Curious to find out who her real dad is, she then sends them invitations coming from her mom to visit the island.

The three guys arrive, not knowing about each other or about Sophie. The film revolves on Donna and her two friends, Tanya and Rose (Christine Baranski and Julie Walters), and also Sophie and the three visitors. The next two days will change their lives forever.

The same creative team that mounted the stage musical also took charge in transferring it on the big screen: Phyllia Lloyd as director, Catherine Johnson as writer and Judy Craymer as producer. The three of them must be very rich by now as the stage productions have reached their ninth year and still going strong. How we wish that they were the same people that put up "Across the Universe," a boring film that made poor use of the songs of The Beatles.

Set on marvelous locations in the islands of Greece, "Mamma Mia" is great escapist entertainment where you can tap your toes while witnessing a story about romance, friendship, secrets and other issues of the heart all tied together by the timeless songs of ABBA.

Meryl seems like she's having real fun, not taking herself too seriously, and comes out outstanding as the doting mom who's had a wild carefree life. She has sung before in Robert Altman's last work "A Prairie Home Companion. ," that was sadly never released here. But it's here that she gets to do some big numbers complete with dancing and, whaddaya know, she pulls it off well with her warm expressive voice and impressive physicality. She has a truly touching scene when she sings "Slipping Through My Fingers" as she loses her daughter who's getting married. For her very dramatic rendition of "The Winner Takes It All," she deserves to be nominated in the Oscars again after "The Devil Wears Prada. "

Julie Walters gets to deliver a lot of hilarious one liners as Rose and does a sweet version of "Take a Chance on Me" as she chases a reluctant suitor. Baranski also steals some scenes as Tanya, a "salamat po doktor" retokada beauty wooed by a younger guy.

The show-stopping musical sequence on the beach where she nails the song "Does Your Mother Know" is riotous. There are many other crowd-pleasing scenes, like when Donna and her friends put on their platform shoes and flashy dresses to do "Super Trouper," plus the "Voulez Vouz" ensemble party number on the eve of the wedding.

Walters and Baranski also have a rollicking version of "Chiquitita" that they sing while trying to make Donna feel better. With them, "Dancing Queen" becomes a call for woman empowerment and liberation. As a viewer, we advise you to just let go and allow the music to carry you away especially in the end credits where they reprise "Dancing Queen" concert-style.

The three guys have their own individual personalities. Firth as British banker Harry thinks he's spontaneous but is really all bottled up since he's harboring a secret, while Skarsgard as the adventurer Bill is more down to earth and ready for fun. It's Brosnan as Sam, the New York businessman who's the idealist and he forms a good team with Meryl for the very romantic ending. They all have fairly engaging voices. Amanda is delightful as Sophie and has very good pipes that she displays in various musical numbers bursting with infectious energy and executed with a charming sense of fun and abandon. Even the most dour and cynical viewer will have a good time, particularly in the fabulous curtain call finale where the guys wear Elvis costumes and where it's best to just go with the flow of this feel-good show, see that girl, watch that scene and dig the Dancing Queen!

Source: People's Journal