Robin to partner with Vhong

Author: Ethel Ramos
Column: Studio Whispers

STAR Cinema welcomes back Robin Padilla, who is reportedly set to do a movie with Vhong Navarro.

Robin, who did a number of movies with Star Cinema, plus a series with ABS-CBN, "Bastat Kasama Kita," co-starring him with Judy Ann Santos, was with GMA 7 for two years, where he appeared in three action series, the last of which, "Totoy Bato," is the still ongoing.

The duos first team-up will probably be an action-comedy, which happens to be Robins forte. And, of course, Vhongs, too.

Vhong has proven this via his movie "X-44" that he can be effective in an action movie, too.

Vhong was last seen in the series, "I Love Betty la Fea."

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Has Rayver Cruz found a new girlfriend in Melissa Ricks?

The two, according to a source, are keeping their romance under wraps, as she fears it will affect her tandem with Matt Evans. They are still in a series together, the top-rated afternoon fantasy show, "Kambal sa Uma."

Except for "ASAP Live," ABS-CBN has yet to put Rayver and Melissa together in one program. But this reportedly is not enough to keep them close to each other.

Ah, young love.

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Although Ai Ai de las Alas had a young and handsome Brazilian escort at the premiere of her movie, "Best Friends Forever" (BFF), nothing is heard about him anymore.

Has his attraction for Ai Ai ceased?

Well, Ai Ai has enough work to do to keep her busy. She has her daily show with Ruffa Gutierrez, "Ruffa and Ai."

Soon, she will start work on her first movie with former President Joseph Estrada, which is Star Cinemas probable entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Enchong Dee appears luckier than older brother, AJ (Dee), where their showbiz career is concerned.

While AJs career is at a standstill, Enchongs doing great. No wonder that he is setting aside his favorite sport, swimming, where in many competitions he has won.

Enchong is currently cast in two teleserye, "Nasaan Ka, Maruja?" and "Your Song Presents: Boystown."

Without a doubt, Enchongs boy-next-door looks is working in his favor.

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Baby James, at two years old, is the youngest professional and the most successful as well.

Already hes earnings millions per commercial. And a huge amount in royalties for his first album with his mom, Kris Aquino, which is distributed by Star Records, "We Are One."

It will not be a surprise if the movies beckon Baby James this year. As Kris said, her second son is already used to the cameras.

How about Baby James as one of Kris co-stars in the movie she is supposed to do for Star Cinema and reportedly earmarked for the Metro Manila Film Festival?

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In her late 60s, Perla Bautista remains one of the most in-demand actresses for mother, lola, old maid or yaya roles. Incidentally, she plays yaya in the series, "The Wedding," starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsey and Zanjoe Marudo.

"Yes, I play Annes yaya. Lucky me, since Im in most scenes with her," she says.

"I love working with the girl. She is a darling to work with. Actually, silang tatlo nina Derek at Zanjoe. Mababait sila. Magagaling umarte."

Co-starring in the series are Michael de Mesa and Eula Valdez.

From Perla, we learned that Eula is taping for the series, contrary to a report.

Eula appeared in two series in the other network, GMA, "SRO Presents Ganti" and "All About Eve."

As for Michael, who has decided to reside permanently in the US, Perla said that as far as she knows, Michael was able to finish all his scenes before he left.

So there.

Source: Malaya