Zsa Zsa younger-looking than Karylle

Author: John Aquino
Column: Just Asking...

ABS-CBN rolled out the red carpet for new Kapamilya Karylle in a grand welcome on ASAP last Sunday.

She is the latest Kapuso to join ABS-CBN. And now that she is regularly seen on ASAP, Karylle will be singing with mom Zsa Zsa Padilla.

"Exciting ito dahil mag-ina ang magpapatalbugan sa biritan," comments one writer. "Siyempre, expected naman ang pagiging super supportive ni Zsa Zsa sa kanyang daughter. Pero 'di kaya ma-insecure si Karylle na mas bagets looking pa ang kanyang mommy sa kanya?!

Aside from ASAP, she will be seen in the upcoming teleserye Maruja. Such project will give her the chance to improve her acting prowess.

"Magiging tunay na aktres din ba siya sa ABS-CBN gaya ni Angel Locsin?" sarcastically asks one scribe.

Meanwhile, her visibility is even highlighted with her sexy billboard for Bench Body's campaign, "Single and Sexy" at the Trinoma. Everything seems to be coming up roses with her career as she is still set to release her new album under EMI Records early next year.

With all these projects lined-up, Karylle is in good hands with Stages, her new management company. But the local press people were asking why the contract she signed with ABS-CBN is just for one year.

And what really prompted her to leave GMA? Does her decision have something to do with her break-up with Dingdong Dantes? Just asking...

GRETCHEN'S SHOW LACKS CHARACTER
GRETCHEN Baretto has proven to all and sundry that she is the local version of Paris Hilton.

Just like Paris, La Greta has weathered all the storms and controversies around her. The latest of which is her rumored shaky relationship with partner Tonyboy Cojuangco. While they were haunted by intrigues, the couple remained mum on the issue. From the start, their relationship has been pictured as "against all odds. " But now, Gretchen has creatively translated such image to her advantage by coming up with her own game show aptly titled "You and Me Against the World. " That seems to be the image that she and Tony project to the public.

To quote the text message sent by one reader, "Hindi ko alam kung ano ang gustong palabasin ni Gretchen sa kanyang show. Parang objective lang niya ay pabanguhin ang kanyang image. "

As what the show claims, Gretchen is giving away P1 million every week. And that's guaranteed. During the first month of its airing, celebrity players like Lucy Torres, John Estrada, Ai Ai delas Alas already played "against the world. "

No doubt, Gretchen is very good at hosting because she is witty and spontaneous. But the show seems to have no distinct character. It lacks tension and excitement unlike other game shows that keep your breath hanging.

"Pinaghalu-halo lang kasi siya ng ibat ibang game show," comments one tabloid writer who played during its "press" episode. "Mabagal ang pacing. Pero sobrang witty lang kasi si Gretchen kaya nadadala niya ito. At talagang bagay sa kanya 'yong show, puro emote lang siya habang dini-display niya ang kanyang mga Bulgari, Jimmy Choo at kanyang branded labels na sinusuot every week. "

Undoubtedly, Gretchen has added glitz and glamour to TV 5.

Aside from glitz and glamour, would Gretchen be able to convince more advertisers to invest on TV5? Just asking...

ISSUES THAT NEVER DIE
IT is disheartening to hear ugly stories about the true cause of Marky Cielo's death.

The Kapuso network has already asked the public to respect the family of Marky and refrain from speculating on the cause of his death. But the more they try to hush this issue, the more the people speculate.

In fact, many of the readers of this column sent their text messages asking about the real cause. Some gave their opinion and speculation.

As it has been already reported, Marky allegedly committed suicide. This is a very sensitive issue. And it is something that his family doesn't want to discuss, especially during the height of their grief.

For his family to sweep this issue under the rug is a bit alarming and intriguing. Maybe, this is not yet the right time. But when the family is done grieving, they have to confront the real issue even if it will lead to opening the family's Pandora's box. Otherwise, they would deny justice and peace to their beloved Marky.

But why does SOCO keeping its report secret? Just asking...

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Source: People's Journal