Shake, rattle and roll of the drums

Author: Ambet R. Nabus
Column: Take Two

We received an unexpected message recently, which felt very much like a warning, for a write-up we did in a tabloid about the reactions shared by Jorge del Rosario and his wife Patricia over published items accusing them of so many things related to their son Vince del Rosarios relationship with Inah Revilla.

We were able to interview the couple so that their voices could be heard as they felt they were being harshly judged by the Revillas (Sen. Bong and family and those around them) with comments like kunsintidor, being an employee of the senator and other matters involving mansion and money. Besides, it was a pocket interview attended not just by this writer but other legitimate media colleagues as well.

Several things have been written about it and we believe that what we wrote was just among those that probably got the ire of the Revillas or whoever gave them and sent them distorted information. What they sent in as feeler to serve as a warning for us seemed something serious, which was truly surprising.

Now it can be told. Precious Lara Quigaman is indeed out of the high-rating noontime show, Wowowee. Several quarters got shocked by the news, but there is an explanation, of course, especially since the former Ms. International is known for her simplicity and low-key image in showbiz.

Even her co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion and Pokwang were surprised about the development since they just had a highly successful show at the Aloha Stadium in Hawaii last week.

According to our source, Lara violated a certain provision in their agreement with regards to bringing a companion in their out-of-town or out-of-the-country shows. Lara reportedly brought in as her gplus oneh (production people are always entitled to a plus one) her non-showbiz boyfriend. It was unauthorized, said our source. When Wowowee started live broadcasting last Thursday, Lara did not report. We tried to contact the beauty queen through our Araneta contact, but as of this writing, we hadnt heard anything from her. We can only assume she wants to be taken with utmost simplicity as she has always conducted herself.

We present this years nominees to the Golden Screen Awards by the ENPRESS (Entertainment Press). Their 5th Awards Night will happen this June and here are their nominees in their respective divisions:

Nominated for the Best Motion Picture (Drama) category: Endo (UFO Pictures Productions); Foster Child (Seiko Films); Haw-Ang (Sizzling Gambas Productions, Inc.); Kadin (Bicycle Pictures); Pisay (Solito Arts Productions); Still Life (Sining Ko Ito Productions); and Tirador (Centerstage Productions).

Competing for the Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) are Katas ng Saudi of Maverick Films and Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo under Star Cinema.

Seven seems to be the lucky number for this years Golden Screen Awards. Seven lead actresses got their nod in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama). They are Cherry Pie Picache (Foster Child), Glaiza de Castro (Still Life), Ina Feleo (Endo), Jaclyn Jose (Ataul for Rent), Jodie Santamaria-Lacson (Maling Akala), Kalila Aguiluz (Haw-Ang) and Maricel Soriano (A Love Story).

For the Best Performance by an Actor in Drama, finalists include Coco Martin (Tambolista), Jason Abalos (Endo), John Lloyd Cruz (One More Chance).Robin Padilla (Blackout), Romnick Sarmenta (Prinsesa) and Sid Lucero (Selda).

Only three actresses are vying for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical and these are Judy Ann Santos (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo), Lorna Tolentino (Katas ng Saudi) and Toni Gonzaga (You Got Me).

Their male counterparts are Jinggoy Estrada (Katas ng Saudi), Ryan Agoncillo (Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo) and Wendell Ramos (Happy Hearts).

Best Director contenders are Adolfo Alix Jr. (Kadin), Auraeus Solito (Pisay), Brillante Mendoza (Tirador), Bong Ramos (Haw-Ang), Jade Francis Castro (Endo) and Jose Javier Reyes (Katas ng Saudi). All of them have yet to win a Best Director plum from the Golden Screen Awards.

Source: The Daily Tribune