Zsa Zsa still mad at Dingdong for hurting Karylle

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

Zsa Zsa Padilla's last album was made seven years ago with Viva Records. She has since moved to PolyEast, where her daughter Karylle released an album recently. Why the seven-year gap?

"I was fighting kasi for an all original OPM album but Viva failed to give it to me," she says. "Then this offer from PolyEast came, 'Unchanging Love'. Hindi rin all original, sa next album ko na raw yun, but it does have original Tagalog songs, 'Kung', 'Iibigin Kita Muli' and 'Pagmamahal na Walang Wakas'. "

After singing with Hotdog briefly, Zsa Zsa went solo with the song "Kahit Na" exactly 26 years ago. "I'm glad I'm still around and continues to record new albums. "

What does she intend to do with Dolphy on Father's Day and when he celebrates his birthday in July? "Wala pang plans. Di ba dapat, his kids should plan for him for Father's Day. As for his birthday, I'm sure there'll be a celebration. Last year was memorable kasi ABS gave him a concert and named their theatre after him. "

Is it true she's eligible now to marry but she no longer wants to walk down the aisle with Dolphy? "No. My annulment case is still going on. There's a story to that but I'm not allowed to discuss it. Six years na 'yung annulment case, baka ma-extend pa if I talk about it. There was a time we planned the wedding na at nang di matuloy, I went into a deep depression at naging traumatic for me. But a doctor friend told me that weddings are usually done to start a married life. In our case ni Dolphy, more than 20 years na kami and what else do we have to prove daw? Which is true naman, mas matagal pa kami kaysa other showbiz marriages. We have nothing else to prove as our relationship has withstood the test of time. Noon nga, pronounced pa ang age difference namin. But now, I'm 45 and he's 81, kaya malapit na kaming mag-abot. "

Is she happy with the way ABS handles Karylle's career? "Oo naman. If there's an upside sa breakup that happened to her, it's the fact that people saw the grace in her. I'm really proud that she's a graceful person. Naiisip ko nga, ang babait lahat ng daughters ko, pati sina Zia and Nicole. I must have done something good and even Dolphy said, Oo nga, ang babait ng mga anak mo. "

Has she seen Dingdong Dantes after the split? "Not yet. I'm praying for that nga, e, kasi I don't know how I'd feel dahil nakita ko kung paano nasaktan ang anak ko. Kung si Kay, graceful about it, ako, napo-provoke, e. I just hope we'll have a good encounter. The truth is may pictures pa siya sa bahay namin up to now kasi we really considered him a part of our family. "

How does she feel about the trouble that her friend Dr. Vicki Belo is facing right now, considering she's a Belo endorser? "I don't know, nakikitsismis din lang ako, e. I haven't seen the videos and I have no itention of seeing them. I pray she'll get through this unscathed. Lilipas din naman ito. "

Vicki fell for a much younger man. Would she consider herself wiser as she fell for a much older man? "I guess so, but if you're old, siguro having a much younger partner does make you feel better, which must be the reason why Dolphy fell for me. But no matter what your ages are, the important thing is to just have mutual love and respect for each other. "

'ZORRO' GIRL PREFERS DINGDONG

DO sex dramas showing heterosexual sex scenes still make money? Lately, sex flicks showing gay love scenes abound. The new Gil Portes film, "Pitik Bulag (Blind Luck"), will be a test case as it features hot bedscenes between Marco Alcaraz and sexy newcomer Paloma. This will also show if new sexpots like her can still attract viewers at the tills.

Paloma is currently seen in "Zorro" as a bar girl. "But I actually shot 'Pitik Bulag' first," she says. "Arnold Vegafria, my manager, told me to audition kay Direk Gil who asked if I'm willing to go daring. I said yes. I have no previous acting experience so pinag-workshop muna ako before we started shooting. "

The youngest of two kids and born on October 14, 1985, isn't she a latebloomer in showbiz? "Noon pa may offer but I finished college muna. I took up fine arts major in advertising at UP. I've also worked as a model. "

Where did she get her fine mestiza features? "My mom's great grandather daw was a Spanish priest. "

What do her parents say about her going sexy? "Okay lang. My mom is very supportive and she even said, 'Kung si Kate Winslet nga, naghuhubad ng grabe'. Basta mahalin ko lang daw ang trabaho ko. "

In the story, she plays a starlet who ends up as "takilyera" in a porno theater in Quiapo when the film industry died. Marco is her husband, a struggling action star who idolizes FPJ and also lost his livelihood when action films died. They're down on their luck when Marco finds a bag of P11 million that fell from the getaway car of bank robbers led by Victor Neri who then tracks him down. Suddenly, the action star wannabe finds himself in a real-life action saga where he fights for his life and his loved ones.

How many love scenes did she do with Marco? "Three. The first love scene, pina-reshoot nila kasi they didn't find it sensual enough. "

Did Marco take advantage of her? "No, he's kinda shy and even asked me, 'Anong gagawin natin?' Sabi ko, relax ka lang, trabaho lang to. Direk Gil told us bahala na kami, basta kailangan, may pagka-wild ang love scene kasi matagal kaming di nagkita kaya sabik na sabik kami sa isa't isa. During the take, ako pa bumubulong sa kanya, 'O halikan mo ko dito, diyan. O, ihagis mo ko. ' It came out okay naman on screen. "

Measuring 34-25-34, her full name is Paloma Esmeria. Who's her showbiz crush? "Ever since, si Dingdong Dantes na. "

Movie writers chide her: "You're with Richard Gutierrez in 'Zorro' and yet Dingdong is your favorite. Lagot ka kay Annabelle Rama. Paaalisin ka noon sa cast ng 'Zorro'. "

"Why? Is that bad?" she asks, incredulous. "Wala naman akong ginagawang masama, ba't ako paaalisin?"

GEOFF NO-SHOW AT ABS PRESSCON

ASIDE from rom-coms, the only other film genre Star Cinema regulary churns out is the horror flick. After "T2", they now come up with "Villa Estrella," the first mainstream film of Director Rico Ilarde who previously made "Altar" for Cinema One. For Regal, he did "Dugo ng Birhen" and "Babaeng Putik" before. How is "Villa Estrella" different from past horror films? "Usually, horror films have a dark and decrepit look," he says. "For this one, we had a lush-looking one. Even the landscaping, kakaiba ang look. We found this unused old house in Tanay that is our main locale, but we built a set on it, including an underwater set so the production design alone is already expensive. "

Shaina Magdayao stars as Ana, a girl who's maltreated by her dad, John Estrada, and has recurrent mysterious dreams. Her ex-boyfriend is Alex (Jake Cuenca), an arrogant rich boy and she can't tell him that she has found a new love, Dennis (Geoff Eigenmann). As a last ditch effort to get her back, Alex takes her to a resort called Villa Estrella and it's there where strange things start happening. Maja Salvador also stars as a girl who experiences the horrifying things in Villa Estrella. They're supported by Liza Lorena, John Arcilla, Empoy, Ronnie Lazaro, Rubirubi, and Celine Lim.

Geoff Eigenmann was absent in the presscon. Maja said he has a taping with GMA 7. We ask the director and the other cast members their favorite films Maja: "Sukob" and "Feng Shui" of Star Cinema. " Jake: "I'm a big horror fan and my favorite is 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre'. " Shaina: "Matatakutin ako so I seldom watch horror films. But I saw 'Drag Me to Hell' and natakot ako. " Direk Rico: "I like 'Psycho', 'Jaws', 'Don't Look Now' by Nicholas Roeg and the Star Cinema horror films. "

CESAR APPOINTED PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR CINEMA

Cesar Montano is proud to have been appointed by Malacañang as Presidential Envoy for Film and Digital Cinema, accorded with diplomatic status and tasked "to promote Philippine cinema in coordination with DFA and other appropriate agencies to develop strategies and activities that will enhance the appreciation of our films. " "I'm really honored with this appointment and I promise to do my best to help our film industry," he says. "We're now mapping out plans to be able to do this. "

The position does not give him any salary and he's doing it as labor of love. Meantime, he continues to host the hit show "The Singing Bee". For its Independence Day show, teams that competed are BayaniJuan singers with Kitchie Nadal, Kevin Roy and Marc Abaya; Pinoy Comedians with Joy Viado, Beverly Salviejo and Ogie Diaz; Teens who won in the Bayaning Pilipino contest Angel, Dholf and Em; Philippine All Stars Chelo, Ken and Maya; and representatives from the marines and air force of the Armed Forces.

For Sunday, the theme is "Back to School. " The competing teams are Goin' Bulilit Kids Alexa, Barbie and Ella; Pinoy Dream Academy kids Angelo, Leon and Amy; Star Circle Quest Kids Quintin, Sophie and Darius; TV Commercial kids Adrian of LBC and Miguel of Lucky Me; and mga Anak ng Artista led by Unique, son of Brod Pete of "Pinoy Bingo Night. "

SUSAN GOES SEXY

SUSAN Enriquez goes sexy tomorrow in 'Kay Susan Tayo' featuring hunk JC Tiuseco and vixen Rufa Mi (impersonator of Rufa Mae Quinto) as they get stranded in Batangas beach resorts Blue Corral and Aquatico. Rufa Mi is the aggressive party here. Find out if she succeeds in seducing JC. With the humid weather we have in spite of the rains, Susan also explores two ice cream brands: Thumbs Up and Nitrogen. Which do you think is the better treat? The last feature is about a fun place for kids inside a mall, so common nowadays as you can leave your kids there while you go shopping. Two of the playgrounds they visit are The Gift Factory and Dave's Fun House. Find out what these place have to offer in "Kay Susan Tayo", Sundays at 10 a. m. on GMA.

Source: People's Journal