Vina’s daughter has 32 godparents

Author: Ethel Ramos
Column: Studio Whispers

Vina Morales and her partner, Cedric Lee, picked 15 godmothers and 17 godfathers for their daughter, Ceanna, who was baptized last week at the Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati.

Among them were Vina’s former "That’s Entertainment" stars, Rufa Mae Quinto and Ruffa Gutierrez. "That’s Entertainment" producer and host, German Moreno, was a ninong, too.

Ceanna is now four months old.

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Gabby Concepcion has twice suffered two unhappy marriages, the first with Sharon Cuneta, mother of his firstborn, KC Concepcion, and the other with Jenny Syquia, with whom Gabby has a daughter, Chloe.

He is now, of course, married to the former Geraldine Yatco, mother of his youngest daughter, now one-year-old.

He and Geraldine met in the US. His mag-ina joined him when he returned to the Philippines last year.

"My citizenship is dual," said Gabby, who stayed in the US for 13 years. He went into real estate there.

"But now, I realized, showbiz is really my world," he said further.

Gabby’s currently starring in his second teleserye, "Dahil May Isang Ikaw," which, like his first series, "Iisa Pa Lamang," has a powerhouse cast.

"IIsa Pa Lamang" had Susan Roces, Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, Angelica Panganiban and Gabby in the cast.

Meanwhile, "Dahil May Isang Ikaw" reunites him with his favorite leading lady, Lorna Tolentino. Also starring are Jericho Rosales, Kristine Hermosa, Chin Chin Gutierrez, John Estrada, Karylle and Sid Lucero.

"Dahil May Isang Ikaw" is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Richie del Carmen. The series premieres on August 24 on ABS-CBN.

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Eugene Domingo, or Uge to her friends and acquaintances, admits she has faced the fact that, at 38, there’s no more romance for her. But if it comes, well, Uge will welcome it.

Right now, however, Uge is kept busy promoting her launching flick, "Kimmy Dora," which opens in theaters on Sept. 2.

"Kimmy Dora" has Uge playing a dual role. Kimmy and Dora are twins in the movie.

As Kimmy, she is smart, sexy and ambitious. She’s likewise domineering and overpowering.

As Dora, she is simple, shy and sweet and somewhat mentally challenged. Dora is also a pushover.

An outrageous and hilarious comedy written by Chris Martinez and directed by Joyce Bernal, "Kimmy Dora" is expected to finally put Uge in her rightful place in showbiz, a star who can be both impress in comedy and drama.

Playing Uge’s leading man is Dingdong Dantes. Featured are Zanjoe Marudo, Miriam Quiambao, Ariel Ureta, Gabby Eigenmann and Baron Geisler.

Producer is Piolo Pascual.

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"Salamat Panginoon, A Meditation in Words and Songs" is perhaps the only CD which has been recorded in five different languages. These are Filipino, English, Latin, Greek and Spanish.

All songs in the CD are original and are invitations to a grateful communion with God.

Fr. Atilano Corcuera, a Lebanese and known as Fr. Corks at the Divine Word Shrine where he is rector, is in charge of releasing the CD. He has two songs in the album, which features the songs of the School of Master Chorus and Divine Word Children’s Choir.

The two songs are "Kyrie Eleison" and "No Mas Amor," which Fr. Corks sings with the SMC.

Other songs by the SMC are "Salamat, Salamat," "Handog," "Pagdulog" and "Panginoon, Hanggang Kailan."

The DWCC recorded "Dear Lord, I Worship You" and "Panginoon, Salamat."

"Salamat Panginoon" is on sale at the Shrine of the Divine Word Christ the King Seminary, Pink Sisters, Radio Veritas 846, Logos Publication, National Bookstore and Catholic Trade School.

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Although Derek Ramsay is open about his romance with Angelica Panganiban, she was absent at the premiere of his movie which is currently showing, "And I Love You So," that also stars Bea Alonzo and Sam Milby.

Instead, Derek was with his parents who, he admits, may not have understood the Tagalog dialog in the movie. But Derek reveals seeing his dad wipe away tears in several dramatic scenes.

In interviews with him during the promo of "And I Love You So," not once did he mention Angelica’s name.

The sweethearts will soon be doing a movie together, "I Love You … Goodbye," which is the Metro Manila Film Festival entry of Star Cinema.

With them are Gabby Concepcion and Kim Chiu.

Source: Malaya

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