Iwa Moto

Biography

A bright smile, sparkling eyes, a trendy haircut and you have Iwa Moto. Born in August 29, 1988 in Las Piñas City, Philippines her full name is Aileen Quimapo Iwamoto. She is more famous for being one of the final four contestants of the reality TV show, StarStruck Batch 3. She was the runner-up for the survivor show and lost the Ultimate Female Survivor title to Jackie Rice. Who would say that she could have survived the Ultimate survivor challenge because no one really knew that she had what it takes to be at the top. Showbiz Calling

She is a relatively new entrant in the world of showbiz. Iwa was paired first with Chuck Allie in Starstruck and then with Marky Cielo. After reaching the final 6, she was paired with Gian Carlos and as a pair they became the prince & princess of StarStruck. Iwa has acted in TV shows that like POSH, SOP, Love to Love, and Bakelang Jenny. All the shows were on television in 2006. She even took her acting to the next level, which is the movies and appeared in Pitong Dalagita Tisha and White Lady Mimi in 2006.

Iwa Moto has spent a lot of time perfecting her acting skills but at the same time, she also been he eye of the storm. Iwa has been surrounded by controversies but she always comes out unscathed. According to one of the controversy, she got angry and lost her temper with her co-stars Jackie Rice , Jana Roxas and Gian Carlos on National TV. Later on the night of elimination, she apologized for her behavior on National Television and went on to finish the contest. In another controversy, she was suspended for 6 weeks while on the sets of Star Struck. Guess what? All this for a smoke and a handful of bad habits!

You will have to definitely give the girl the credit for surviving through all this and becoming the cover girl for the FHM December 2006 Issue. Way to go Iwa!

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Gary Valenciano

Biography

Although Gary Valenciano, or Gary V., is one of the Philippines’ most multi-talented all around performers in the Philippines today, he is best known as a singer and songwriter. Known as Mr. Pure Energy for his dancing, Valenciano’s love of music is attributed to his opera-singer mother, Grimilda Santiago Ortiz Valenciano. He has also been involved in acting, producing, composing, and singing in various genres of music. Gary V. was born in Manila 1964 as Edgardo José Martín Santiago Valenciano, the sixth of seven children. Although his musical productions range from popular music to gospel, he is perhaps best known for his film music and theme songs. He was born and raised in the Philippines, and attended high school at La Salle Greenhills; there he joined a band called Kundirana, and his love affair with music began.

Around the end of his high school days Gary V. began performing on television shows, like “The Pilita and Jackie Show.” However, it wasn’t until his appearance on “Penthouse Live” that the music business people as well as the public finally noticed him. Two years after his first television appearances, his first concert opened to a sold out audience at Areneta Coliseum. That same year he toured Singapore.

Gary V. went on to make 21 albums of music ranging from film theme music to Christian gospel music. Three of these albums enjoyed international releases and several have hit astounding sales marks: four have reached gold, five double platinum, three triple platinum, and reached a stellar quadruple platinum. In 1999, Gary V. won several awards at the Awit and Katha music awards, and recently won their “Best Male Pop Vocalist” award.

Valenciano is also well known on the television, movie screen, and stage: he has appeared in films with some of the finest stars in the Philippines; on stage in “Joseph the Dreamer” (lead role); and on television in sitcoms, live television, and commercials. He also has had the honor of serving as a spokesperson for two UNICEF campaigns, and was appointed as the first National Ambassador of Goodwill for the group in 1998.

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Gerald Anderson

Biography

Currently, the hottest teen star in the Philippines, Gerald Anderson catapulted to fame at the age of 17, when he joined ABC-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother Teen edition 2006.

The PBB: Teen Edition is the edition of Pinoy Big Brother for teenagers belonging to the age group of 16-18 years and was telecast on the ABS-CBN network. The reality show ran for 6 weeks from 23 April 2006. The show closely resembled the original Big Brother show, and the prizes includes a condominium unit in Valenzuela City, a livelihood showcase, one million pesos, and an all-expense paid trip to any Philippine destination. This 11th grader is a self-confessed certified chick boy. All of 17, Gerald Anderson comes from the General Santos City. He is pretty open about the fact that Filipinas really find his Fil-American looks hard to resist. Asked which place he would choose if given a choice between America and Manila, he said he’d choose the latter for the time being.

Gerald is an upcoming model, TV and films actor. He likes the longhaired ‘morena’ girls and feels that Philippine girls have their own way to make a man feel special. And, he really digs this. Sexually active since the age of 16, Gerald has had three serious relationships, though he broke up with two of his exes since he had reservations about long-distance relationships.

These reservations are probably a result of the divorce of his parents two years ago. His father is an instructor in the Philippine Navy and shuffles between Olongapo and US. His mother is a Filipina and lives in General Santos City that has also become his home since he was 14 years old.

Gerald and his love-team partner Kim Chiu are currently the hottest love pairs in the Philippine showbiz industry. Gerald has also appeared in various magazines, and he models for Bench underwear. He acts in a number of TV shows under the ABS-CBN banner. His maiden movie ‘First Day High’ is due to be released soon.

Gerald Anderson now firmly believes that everything happens for a reason. He says he has found his purpose and wants to make the most of this time!

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Mariel Rodriguez

Biography

Pleasing personality plus admirable talent equals Mariel Rodriguez, a beautiful young lady who has been very amusing to lots of Filipino viewers here and abroad. With her charming smiles and upbeat voice, she was able to amaze the audience as a host, a vj and an actress as well.

Born August 10, 1984, Maria Erlinda Termulo ( her real name ), has been very succesful in her career in showbiz. Now regarded as one of the most promising tv personalities in the industry, Mariel Rodriguez was able to surpass lot of trials in her personal life and in her work. Her career...

How did she start?

Mariel first captured the interest of the Filipino audience through TV commercials and endoresements of different beauty and health products such as Rexona, Clean and Clear and her most famous atv ad, Close Up of which she was partnered to Luis Manzano, who is said to be her rumored boyfriend now. During that time, she was not that fully primed to do acting jobs not until she was given a chance to audition on a tv show in Singapore titled Rouge, MTV Asia’s first drama-comedy-action series. It was a series of auditio which she all passed with flying colors. After the final audition, she was then sent to the said country for her to meet and talk with the producers of the program for a boot camp together with other girls who passed the auditions. There, she was finally given the role of Pam, a bubbly and smart lady, said to be the walking encyclopedia of the group.

After several weeks of stay in Sinagapore for the shoot, and months passed after the show she was into finally had finished airing, she thought that, that would be the end. Fortunately, the producers and heads of MTV Philippines was then already watching her before Rouge eas aired so they decided to launch Mariel as one of the MTV VJ’s on December 2004.

Her continous success as a tv personality...

Upon returning to the Philippines, her career was then handled by Boy Abunda . Offers came her ays including ahosting job in Gma 7’s Extra Challenge together with Paolo Bediones. A Love-to-Love show also gave her a chance to do mushy romantic flicks that quite do well. However, her career made a huge boost when she was transferred to rival tv network ABS-CBN.

Actually, her stay there gave her big breaks especially in hosting when she was chosen as one of the hosts of Pinoy Big Brother with Toni Gonzaga . Blessing incessantly came her way as she was also placed as a co host of Willie Revillame in the noon time show Wowowee which was said to be her most succesful hosting job. TV shows and movies also made her innate talent of acting show off as for the movie Agent X44 with comedian Vhong Navarro.

Now, Mariel contined to be doing hosting jobs with her new show Entertainment Live with Bianca Gonzales and Toni Gonzaga.

Her life off-screen...

During her school years, she was really into participating class productions and school plays thats why when asked if she really dreamt of being a famous celebrity, her answer was a yes, even though at first she thought of a showbiz a baduy thing to do not unitl she’s part of it now.

Now that she’s a busy bee, most people think that she has no time for her family and friends and most of all, time to have a boyfriend. Well, what they thought was wrong because according to her, life should be balanced. She really makes time to be with her family and friends and also for herself. She is a type of person who want to pamper herself by going to spa for a massage and salon to do her nails. Of course, to a hard working like her, she really needs that kind of rest and recreation.

Talking about lovelife, Mariel has been very quiet and private when talking about this kind of topic. However, nothing stopped her from being linked to different celebrityt hunks like Zanjoe Marudo and the latest, Luis Manzano . Still, no confirmation from the young lady of the status of her relationship with either of the men.

What’s interesting IN Mariel’s life...

She is definitely the likes of Imelda Marcos when it comes to being a shoe addict. Asked if she has 1 million pesos what will she spend it to:

“I would spend it all on shoes! Is that mean? Should I be helping the world or something?”


“One thing people don’t know about me is… I sleep in a ratty shirt I’ve had for about eight years. The collar has even separated from the actual shirt, but I still love it!” - Mariel Rodriguez

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Charlene Gonzales

Biography

If nobody can appreciate Charlene Gonzales, then he doesn’t know what beauty is. Indeed, this 5'10" mother, wife, model , and actress embodies charm, wit, and character.

Charlene Mae Bonnin Gonzales Muhlach was born on May 1, 1974, in Manila, Philippines. Her parents are Bernard Bonnin, a very popular Filipino actor during the 1970s, and Elvira Gonzales, a former model and beauty queen. The marriage, however, didn’t last long. Charlene has one older brother named Richard, a model in his own right. Charlene was a nineteen-year-old student in the University of Sto. Tomas, taking up Bachelor of Science in Psychology, when she decided to join the prestigious beauty pageant called Binibining Pilipinas. Because of her unique beauty, which appears to be a cross between Filipino and Indian attributes, she was an instant hit and a crowd favorite. She also bagged the Best in Swimsuit as well as the Binibining Pilipinas Ms. Universe crown. This gave her an opportunity to compete among 70+ beautiful ladies all over the world. The affair was held in Manila.

The Miss Universe competition stirred controversies in Charlene’s life. For one, who could ever forget her high tide–low tide reply for the initial interview portion? Her winning as Best in National Costume also received negative criticism. Added to that, she wasn’t able to bag the award.

Nevertheless, this didn’t stop Charlene from being ushered into the entertainment arena. She soon found herself acting in TVs and films, such as Kalabog and Bosyo, Ikaw Naman Ang Iiyak, and Dyesebel where she played the lead role opposite Gary Estrada and Albert Martinez. On TV, she was Philippines’s Dance Empress and hosted Keep on Dancing. She also played the sweet and sometimes ignorant cousin of Agot Isidro in Oki Doki Doc.

Charlene was also famous in being associated with some of the country’s ultimate bachelors. She was linked to Dodot Jaworski, son of former senator and basketball player Robert Jaworski, where she learned to hone her talent in the sport. The grapevine states that even Troy was her former boyfriend. Yet nobody was able to guess that she’ll end up with Aga Muhlach , a certified ladies’ man and one of the finest actors in tinseltown.

Their love affair ended in a beautiful and serene wedding in one of the churches in Baguio City on May 28, 2001. Though lavish, it was well attended by the couple’s closest friends and family. What brought more surprise to the event was Aga’s revelation that Charlene was indeed pregnant to their twins, Andres and Atasha.

Moving forward, Charlene may have given up her dancing shoes in lieu of acting as a home expert in her new ABS-CBN show called At Home Ako Dito. Her face has graced giant billboards of all SM Department Store branches as well as the boob tube, with her commercials such as Lactacyd and Jollibee, together with her kids and husband.

Charlene tries to keep herself fit by engaging in cross-training in gyms as well as biking around their neighborhood whenever she still has time. She’s also fond of badminton.

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Christine Reyes

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Christine Reyes isn’t living in her sister’s shadows, contrary to what other people may be saying. She isn’t the ultimate pasaway either, who’s bringing headaches to directors and production staff or starting fights among others stars. Sometimes she’s just misunderstood.
Christine was barely 16 when she had a brush with stardom courtesy of the reality-based talent show of GMA-7, aptly called Starstruck. She was one of the thousands who were able to make it in top 14. The weeks during the competition were grueling. They were exposed to a number of different challenges that aim to test their skills in the fields of acting, singing, dancing, and hosting. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it to top 10. She was the second person to be booted out. Christine was barely 16 when she had a brush with stardom courtesy of the reality-based talent show of GMA-7, aptly called Starstruck. She was one of the thousands who were able to make it in top 14. The weeks during the competition were grueling. They were exposed to a number of different challenges that aim to test their skills in the fields of acting, singing, dancing, and hosting. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it to top 10. She was the second person to be booted out.

Nevertheless, blessed with good looks, oozing sex appeal, intense charisma, and sheer talent—not to mention that her sister is Ara Mina —she found her way into various television shows of the said station, including SOP Gigsters in 2004, Mulawin as Estrella, and two episodes of Love 2 Love, Pretty Boy (2004) and Miss Match (2005). She also appeared in popular TV series such as Darna, where she played the role of Molecula, and the TV adaptation of a well-known comic series Captain Barbell.

Early in her career, she also tackled serious dramatic roles in the movies Beautiful Life in 2004 and the horror flick Pa-siyam. Her participation in Say That You Love Me, along with fellow Starstruck 1 alumni Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado , allowed her to take much lighter and sweet roles, which are only fitting for her age.

It doesn’t mean, though, that he was out of men’s sight. Even at 16, she was already receiving a good number of offers to pose for men’s magazines. For her, it wasn’t still the right time. Suitors left and right were also never selfish to express their admiration on the beautiful gal such as Kempee de Leon. At 32 years old, he had no qualms of expressing his love for Christine, not until Ara Mina stepped in.

Christine was also subject to different kinds of controversies, notably pictured as the “other party” in showbiz relationships. The kissing photo between her and Joross circulated around mobile phones and eventually landed in a variety of entertainment talk shows. It also created quite a stir in the latter’s relationship with Roxanne Guinoo . The grapevine also blamed her for the ultimate separation of Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga. Both Christine and Janno vehemently denied the issue. Her rivalry with Katrina Halili also went to a more personal level when rumormongers started spreading gossips between each other. Thankfully, this was settled privately.

After gracing the August 2007 issue of FHM, Christine was set to launch her first starring role in Green Paradise until production problems led to her dropping indefinitely from the film. A sneak peek into the movie made her conclude that it was half-baked. She might as well let it go than allow it to destroy her blossoming career. Nevertheless, another one is in tow, with a working title of Manikurista, under Viva Films.

To maintain her figure, Christine engages in belly dancing and boxing.

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Bianca King

Although born in Deutchland, Germany, Bianca King’s Filipino side still dominated when she decided to migrate to the Philippines with her family and start to pursue her dreams of becoming a celebrity. Like any other female personalities, she first started as a model then eventually changed her genre to acting where she landed the role of Aviona in the fantasy series in GMA 7, Mulawin. From there, it’s all uphill when consecutive projects came her way in television and in movies. Born March 18, 1986, Bianca Charlotte King lived a very comfortable life, simply living a wealthy, affluent life in Germany. However, she left her glamorous life in her country just to be part of a very atypical life in showbiz. Deciding to be an artist was actually out of fun and excitement only. At first she’s not the type of person who really is passionate in doing that kind of thing because for her, she just enjoys performing in front of the people.

As stated earlier, her first appearance as an actress in tv was when she was casted in Mulawin, an epic show in channel 7. According to her, she consider that moment the turning point of her career because she was able to show off her talent purely in acting. It would be a strange thing to say but Bianca’s frustration is acting because like what she believes, she is not that good at it unlike other female artists in her generation. Nevertheless, her role in Mulawin really impressed a lot of viewers thus making her another teenage icon in television and movies. She was then given major roles in movies like Mulawin: The Movie, Gigil and tv shows like Super Twins, a Filipino version of the power rangers.

A sexy pictorial was also offered to her that will be featured on the September 2007 issue of Uno Magazine. According to her, this was the most revealing pictorial she had ever done. Her rumored boyfriend Champ Lui Pio of the band Hale was also with her, the time of pictorial.

Having a chance, if she did not enter showbizness, she would definitely be in the field of advertising. Not all people know that she really is into doing television commercials. She’s a creative type of person that she shows off this side by creating or producing that kind of stuff. On the other hand, she also thought of doing fashion merchandising which she thought would be a successful thing she could do due to the fact that she’s a fashion enthusiast as absolutely shown in the way she dress.

In relation with her passion in doing and producing tv shows and commercials, she decided to go back to school and took up a course relative to that kind of activities. She is currently a sophomore student in De La Salle University- College of St. Benilde taking up Arts Management.

As a student, Bianca is said to be an active participant in class recitations and other school stuffs. She also admits of being a teacher’s pet because she really like making friends with her professors. Although the balancing if work and school is that hard for her, she realized that it would be better for her future conditions. At least when she could not become famous that much well in real life, she would be successful in other works she most likely wanted to do.

Bianca King also is said to be a sociable person. she loves going out with her friends which not most people know that her friends are mostly gay. According to her, she is more comfortable talking or going out with her gay friends because they are more fun to be with and more sophisticated unlike any other girl friends she has. The only problem she was getting in relation to his gay friends was that, whenever boys that would court her would somewhat condemn her friends. Most of his boyfriends actually are either homophobic or simply didn’t accept the friend she has which according to her, it really annoyed her. She thought that if she would be having another partner, that guy must accept her gay friends the way she accept her.

That kind of attitude really was admired by the viewers thus making her another young teenage icon in the showbiz industry. That even though she is rich, she's not the typical “maarte” girl as what people might think of her. That behind her pretty and suggestive image, is a simple girl who just wants to act and be admired.

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Bianca Monica Gonzalez

There are only a few in the entertainment industry who possesses a good combination of wit, beauty, and talent. One of them is Bianca Gonzalez.
Bianca Monica Gonzalez was born on March 11, 1983, in Manila, Philippines. She’s the youngest in the brood of 3, which includes JC, a popular host of Studio 23 and other events. He’s now based in the United States.

It was never her intention to enter show business. In fact, she claims that she never even dared to participate in Christmas parties. Nevertheless, as they say, fate will always find you. Soon she found herself gracing in numerous teen’s and women’s magazines, as well as in billboards. Because her course was AB Mass Communications (with a minor in Philosophy), which she took up in Ateneo de Manila University and was a dean’s lister, she decided to apply in ABS-CBN and became a part of the production staff. She was one of the brainstormers for the network’s Creative Development Group.

From behind the camera, she moved in front of it, as she hosted Review Night in Cinema One, along with Ryan Agoncillo . She was able to hone her skills in hosting as together they tried to review movies released at the time. After less than one year, she then got another hosting stint in Wazzup Wazzup, as one of their “tadjocks.” She also became one of the hosts of the early morning talk show called Breakfast.

Later on, Bianca moved to one of her mother network’s shows called Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas. However, it was during her stay in Big Brother: Celebrity Edition that she gained nationwide publicity, both good and bad. She was pictured as a two-timer, having been allegedly involved with fellow housemate Zanjoe Marudo while going steady with Direk Lino Cayetano, who was then her boyfriend during that time. Yet despite of harsh criticisms, she still emerged at the contest’s third placer, after garnering a total votes of 19 percent of 245, 594 votes.

Bianca is also a regular hosts of the youth-oriented show called Y Speak; TFC Connect, where she gets to discuss popular and controversial issues of Filipinos abroad; Blog: Bakada, a showbiz talk show; and the newly launched Entertainment Live along with Mariel Rodriguez and Toni Gonzaga, whom she considers as her closest friends. She also wrapped up hosting stints in Star Dance, Pinoy Dream Academy and all two recent installments of Pinoy Big Brother.

If you can’t see Bianca on TV, then you can definitely catch her in print and TV endorsements. She is the face of Pink Soda, a women’s apparel, Globe, Pantene, and Kotex, to name a few.

On a more personal note, Bianca is very much aware of her imperfections. For one, she grew up with a lot of scars on her legs. She admits that she’s never the kikay type or a sporty woman, though she’d love to try out new adventures. Most of her money is spent in traveling all over the world as well as in collecting Chuck Taylors.

She also grew up to be an all-time Kuya’s girl. In fact, her outlook in life, her personality, and basically the manner she does things are because of her brother’s influence. She was also caught up in a controversy involving her father, who was pictured to be alcoholic. Nevertheless, this was brought to a close once she went out of Big Brother’s house.

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Dingdong Dantes

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José Sixto Gonzales Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes was born August 2 , 1980 in Quezon City. He is a model, host, director, television and film actor from the Philippines.

Dingdong first attended college at San Beda College and took up Marketing Management. He was kicked out from San Beda College and transferred at the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) as an Interdisciplinary Studies and Communication Arts major. He first became popular as a child star appearing in several commercials. He was part of the male dance group Abztract. As an actor, he debuted on GMA Network's youth-oriented show T.G.I.S. (Thank God It's Sabado), afterwards embarking on a promising career in show business.

Dingdong Dantes began as a print and commercial model and appeared in a famous dairy product commercial when he was nine years old. He was then part of an all-male dance group called Abztract Dancers. By the time he was seventeen, Dantes made his first television appearance when he was introduced as one of the lead cast in the second season of GMA Network’s highly popular youth-oriented flick T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Sabado). His role as the dashing boy-next-door Iñaki was massively well received and contributed much to his growing popularity. Almost immediately, Dantes was already a growing sensation. His pairing with Antoinette Taus, whom he was romantically involved with, spun films like Honey My Love So Sweet and I'm Sorry My Love and other television outings including Anna Karenina. It wasn’t long before Taus left to pursue a film and recording career abroad, by that time, their relationship had ended and Dantes ventured as a solo artist.

In 2002, Dantes was paired with actress Tanya Garcia as they top-bill in GMA-7’s primetime soap opera series entitled Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga. Their pairing was received satisfactorily but the show raked meager ratings. Dantes and Garcia also headlined in another primetime romance-drama billing in 2003 entitle Twin Hearts. Dantes then took on several hosting stints and has emceed for Binibining Pilipinas Pageant in numerous occasions. His flair and spontaneity in the field eventually led him to be selected as host for GMA Network’s reality artist search, StarStruck in 2003 and has since hosted in the seasons that followed.

Aside from his television stints, Dantes also appeared in several chartbuster films including Magkapatid and Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka and has starred with big wigs like Sharon Cuneta , Christopher de Leon, Regine Velasquez and Judy Ann Santos .

Dantes hosts the suspense-thriller program Wag Kukurap, for which he also occasionally serves as director. He is well-known for his role as King Ybrahim in the Encantadia fantasy-themed television saga, where he co-stars with his on-screen and off-screen romantic interest, singer-actress Karylle. The couple also co-star in the 2006 film Moments of Love.

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Deither Ocampo

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A hunk with plenty of beefcake and brains, Deither Ocampo is a model, TV and films actor and part of the Philippines entertainment industry.

Born on 19 July 1976, Deither admits he is shy, weird and sexy. When asked why he entered the movie business, he says he didn’t want to be a bum forever!

At the age of 20, he auditioned for the ABS-CBN talent search in 1996. And, within a year and half, he worked in the Star Circle Batch II. In 1997, he made his first film appearance in ‘Calvento Files’. He has also modelled in commercials for brands such as Palmolive, PLDT, Jolt Cola and Goldilocks. The Talent Centre director at ABS-CBN, Johnny Manahan, advised him to use Ocampo, his mom's maiden name. Diether is the eldest child in a brood of three, and describes himself as a reluctant actor. He says he never imagined himself acting before the cameras and dislikes being public property, though he understands it is the price of stardom.

It was during college time that he became interested in music and soon formed a garage/alternative rock band with his other campus friends. He took acting classes with Peque Gallaga before he plunged into acting fulltime.

Deither Ocampo attributes his flourishing acting career is all thanks to Johnny Manahan and he is quite satisfied with the way his career is shaping up. He has been able to achieve almost everything he planned to do in the last five years. He has acted in many popular TV soaps such as ‘Gimik’, ‘ASAP’, ‘Super Laff-in’, ‘Mula sa Puso’, ‘Okat Tokat’, and ‘Star Drama Presents’.

Besides this, he has been able to make a smooth transition from TV to films with hits such as ‘Calvento Files the Movie’, ‘Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita’, ‘Magandang HatingGabi’, ‘Soltera’, ‘Gimik: The Reunion’, and ‘Bukas na lang kita Mamahalin’.Deither also owns two restaurants Cilantro Restaurant and Oregano Restaurant (Malate). He is an amateur photographer and enrolled at the Yamaha School of Music to learn classical guitar. However, all these activities have taken a backseat due to his rising popularity in show town and flourishing acting career!

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Dennis Trillo

Biography

A critically acclaimed actor who skyrocketed to fame and popularity with the movie Aishite Imasu, Dennis Trillo currently works with GMA Network.

Born Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho on 12 May 1981 in Quezon City, he is the currently counted amongst the best and most credible actors of the contemporary Philippine cinema. The eldest of 3 siblings, Dennis belongs to a well-off family, has had the privilege of acting the Ateneo de Manila University, and had a degree in International Studies from Miriam College.

ABS-CBN Network’s artist machinery show Star Circle (now known as Star Magic) is responsible for discovering Dennis as a talent youngster almost 5 years ago in 2001.The TV soap opera Sa Dulo ng Walang hanggan marked Dennis’ very first appearance and in this soap, he played the friend of one of the star leads. However, Dennis went unnoticed as an actor.

Soon after Dennis, decided to move to GMA Networks and this decision proved extremely beneficial for him. Soon he was cast and acting in many television series such as Twin Hearts, Kahit Kailan, and Love to Love. Continuing his contract with GMA, Dennis was well on his way to achieving unprecedented success and popularity with popular fantasy themed TV serial called Mulawin, where he played one of the leading stars. The serial was a huge hit with the children and adults alike.

With the release of his debut feature film Aishite Imasu: 1941, Dennis was able to prove that he was not just good-looking but also talented. Dennis won lot of rave reviews for his character as a cross-dressing spy during the Japanese invasion in the wake of World War II and won numerous awards, including the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival Award for the Best Supporting Actor and the Film Academy of Philippines’ Best Actor Trophy, the PMPC Star Awards for Movies and the Young Critics Circle.

In 2005, Dennis worked hard to solidify his position as an actor of repute when he became part of some of the best and popular hit TV series, which included various genres such as drama. In the same year, Dennis worked in the film Blue Moon along with award-winning actors.

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Benjie Paras

Biography

Venancio "Benjie" Johnson Paras, Jr. (born October 2, 1968) is a Filipino actor and a former basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year (ROY) and Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors, in a single season (1989). As its star Forward-Center, Paras led the Shell Turbo Chargers to championship titles. University Stint

(UP) A prized recruit from San Beda High School, Paras started as center for University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, where he once scored 19 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and blocked seven shots against rival Far Eastern University. The prized UP player had all the basketball essentials in him-- agility, rebounding strength, and shooting touch. Eventually, the Maroons went on to win its second UAAP title against the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors led by Jerry Codiñera.

The Rookie from UP

Drafted by the Shell Turbo Chargers in 1989, Paras, aptly nicknamed- "The Tower of Power", electrified the PBA with excellent ball-handling, powerful rebounding, deft mid-range shooting, well-timed shot blocks and the uncanny ability for inside scoring. Although his team did not win any title that season, these outstanding abilities overshadowed even the most skilled of players and because of these he not only took Rookie of the Year, but also became its Most Valuable Player. Benjie Paras was the only PBA player to have done this feat.

Paras as Turbo Charger

In 1990 (The Open Conference) Paras would lead Shell to their first title since entering the league by beating Anejo Rhum in a championship series that finished in 6 games, the climax featured a walk out by Anejo players. A year(1991) later Shell and Ginebra would meet again in the Finals (Reinforced Conference), Paras and the Tubro Chargers seemed poised to beat the Gins once again after taking a commanding 3-1 lead, but the Gins made a dramatic rally and coming back from the 3-1 deficit and winning the title in a classic Game 7 encounter that featured Rudy Distrito's game winner.

Paras was also selected to play in the 1990 Asian games Basketball Team that won the Silver Medal, coming up short against China in the Finals/Gold Medal match.

In 1992, Paras and the rejuvenated Turbo Chargers now with Leo Isaac, and Rey Cuenco led Shell to another title, winning it over the San Miguel Beermen. After 1992 title, Paras and Shell would show inconsistencies as it flirted to the cellars in several occasions. But Paras managed to earn a trip back to the Finals (Commissioner's Cup), thanks in part to import Kenny Redfield and supporting casts Peter Naron, Richie Ticzon, Victor Pablo, Jojo Lim etc. in 1996 and battled the grandslam seeking Alaska Aces, then known as the Alaska Milkmen in an unbelievable 7 Game series which Alaska won. Paras was also a contender to win the MVP in the 96 season of the PBA.

Paras would then re-enter the Finals 2 years later in the Centennial Cup Finals this time meeting the Talk N Text Phone Pals then known as Mobiline Phone Pals, in a one game title showdown, Shell came up short. Paras would get his revenge thanks to the help of Noy Castillo and Gerald Esplana as the rematch was set for The Governor's Cup Finals of the PBA against Mobiline. Shell came back after trailing the series 3 games to 2. Shell and Mobiline battled into a gruelling 7 games until Shell prevailed due to timely baskets by Paras and Esplana.

In 1999, Paras dominated the Filipino-Americans(Fil-Am) laden PBA by leading Shell to another Finals appearance this time against Tanduay Rhum Makers bannered by Fil-Am Eric Menk and the deported Sonny Alvarado. Paras held his own against the two taller, stronger and more athletic Fil-Ams as he led Shell to another title winning it 4-2. That would be Parás' last title, as his team was unable to stop the San Miguel Beermen in the title showdown for the Commissioner's Cup. Paras would win his 2nd MVP since 1989.

For his last three years, injuries plagued his playing career and it was so bad he only saw action in 44 games from 2000 to 2002. Before the opening of 2003 season, Paras, at 34, has finally called it quits.

Paras played in a total of 574 games in his career. Not counting the 2002 campaign, he collected 10,322 points, 4,402 rebounds, 1,822 assists, 1,323 blocks and 221 steals.

Awards

2-time Most Valuable Player (1989 & 1999)
Rookie of the Year (1989)
5-time Mythical First Team Selection (1989, 1990, 1991, 1995 & 1999)
3-time Mythical Second Team Selection (1992, 1994 & 1996)
Best Player of the Conference (1999 Commissioner's Cup)
Comeback Player of the Year (1999)
Eight-time PBA All-Star
2-time PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (1994 & 1999)
PBA's 25 Greatest Players of All-Time
Other Basketball Highlights:

A Member of the 1990 Asian Games national team (Silver Medal)
He is also an actor


Career Developments
Paras retired in 2003, ending his 14-year career with the Philippine Basketball Association. However, he returned later in the year, suiting up for San Miguel Beer before calling it quits once again at season's end. He is currently an actor in show business.
He has performed in local films and television shows. He currently appears in Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita, a weekly sitcom by GMA Network and also starred in Encantadia, as the Ascano barbarian, Wahid. He is also the host of ABC 5's local version of Guinness Book of Records.

Paras is separated from his wife, the former actress Jackie Forster.

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Alfred Vargas

Biography

A young, rakish, broodingly good-looking bloke with a strong personality and ample sex appeal,Alfred Vargas has everything it takes to make it ‘big’ in Philippine Entertainment Industry!

Born on 24 October 1981, in San Juan, Manila, Philippines, Vargas began his showbiz journey in 2001. Vargas just recently completed the assignment of hosting a reality TV series and if ready to create waves by taking on a new challenging role in the new GMA drama series ‘Muli’, which will be telecast during the afternoons.

A self-confessed basketball and badminton freak, Alfred Vargas has a body that not just entices but also invites a lot of ‘Oohs’ and ‘Aaahs’ from his female fans. A passionate person, Vargas likes to do everything he takes on with complete passion and dedication. Be it then, a commercial, a TV serial, or a Film. He just doesn’t compromise!

He appeared on the cover of a coffee-table book sponsored by Walker undergarments, and the title of the book says it all – ‘Sexier than Nude?’ Vargas looks blazingly hot and incredibly sexy in the cover pictorial and exudes raw sensuality.

But fashion for Vargas is not defined entirely by the current trends in the fashion world. He prefers to be comfortable while being stylish. So he usually dresses up in a shirt, jeans and sneakers. His fashion icons are Brad Pitt and Jude Law…!

When asked by a journalist why he entered the big bad world of entertainment, Vargas was quick to response that, ‘I love acting. And had I not become an actor I would have probably become an attorney.’ Most people consider the movie ‘Bridal Shower’, the sexy comedy, the turning point in this young model’s show biz career. His role as Joebert in Bridal Shower was highly appreciated by his fans. This role also helped him make new fans! His other movie credits include - ‘Hihintayin Kita sa Langit’, while TV shows he has acted in are ‘Daisy Siete’, ‘Love To Love’, ‘Encantadia’, and ‘Etheria’.

However, without a girl by his side as of now, Alfred is hopeful that one day his search for Miss Right will soon be over.

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Albert Martinez

Biography

He was hoodlum, gay, father, lover, teacher, drunkard, drug addict, masochist—name it, almost every type of possible role there is was already played by Albert Martinez. Indeed, he still remains one of the most sought-after and bankable Philippine actors for a very long time, this, despite the emergence of new breed of equally talented young ones.

 

Albert Reyes Martinez was born on April 19, 165. His brother, William, was also a matinee idol. At first Albert wasn’t really into the limelight, only William. He would often recall those times when he would be driving along him in photo and film shoots, as well as when he’s filming TV commercials. William became part of the famous bagets, when he starred in Bagets 1 in the early 1980s.

Nevertheless, there was fire and passion that kept on growing inside Albert’s mind and heart. When he was a college student in University of Santo Tomas, he became part of the school’s theater guild, Teatro Tomasino. However, he could not fully commit himself to several activities because he was also a hard-core Engineering student. All these changed when William nudged him to try out show business.

It wouldn’t be long before Albert would heed to such advice. He found himself auditioning together with Ricky Davao for the movie Totoo Ba ang Tsismis, where both of them got the lead supporting roles. He then appeared in a number of notable films like Bakit Ba Ganyan, Bata Pa si Sabel, and Blue Jeans, which became his launching vehicle under Regal Films. Because there were more offers flooding in, he had to eventually stop studying.

However, before the 1980s end, Albert was suddenly out of the limelight. He decided to elope with Liezel Sumilang, the only daughter of actor Romeo Vasquez and actress Amalia Fuentes. She was also the cousin of Aga Muhlach . Liezel had just celebrated her eighteenth birthday, when she decided to get away from her household and traveled with Albert all the way to the United States. There, Albert was definitely not a super star or a hunk actor. Rather, he was a gasoline station attendant, which he had to do in order to support his wife and their soon-to-be-born daughter.

They first went to Las Vegas, then to Los Angeles, where they resided for six months. In 1991, they moved to San Francisco. Times were hard, though, more so for Liezel who had to attend to the family without any kind of help. They were also trying their best to make their ends meet. Thus, by October 1991, the family moved back in the Philippines , particularly in Cubao, where they have lived since 1994.

It seems like Albert hasn’t really left. He then starred in several sexy but critically acclaimed films like Scorpio Nights 2, Segurista, Mumbaki, Tatsulok, Sidhi (where he won Best Actor), andMagnifico (which gave him two Best Supporting Actor Awards). He also played Rizal in Rizal Sa Dapitan. Albert was also prominent in TV, the last one being Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara.

Albert was once linked to Snooky Serna and Sharon Cuneta . He also considered himself a ham actor during the early part of his career. It was only during an acting workshop with Eric Morris that he was able to let himself go and be one with the characters he play.

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AJ Perez

Biography 

People say that stars are born, not made—though it may take a while before  it can be really seen. Yet for AJ Perez it took one commercial to eventually tap into his innate potential and become one of the youngest and most sought-after bachelor in tinseltown.

AJ Perez was born Anotonellio Joseph Perez on February 17, 1993. He came from a well-off family, as both his parents are businesspersons in their own right. Nevertheless, he didn’t grow up getting everything he wanted with a flick of a finger. There wasn’t a silver spoon stuck in his mouth.

It was in one of Milo’s commercials that ABS-CBN’s bosses discovered AJ. With his boy-next-door looks, young charm, and hopefully strong acting capability, he became one the members of elite Star Circle Batch 13, along with Victor Basa and Chris Gutierrez. This is a pool of fresh blood who want to prove their worth in the entertainment industry.

His first taste of acting came when he was one of the first regular casts of the youth-oriented show called About Ur Luv, which is now in its third season. He’s only 13 years old. He played the character of Josh, who is supposed to be a fraternal twin of Hillary, played by Empress Schuck, and the more happy-go-lucky and relaxed between the two. He also set his eyes and heart on Nelle, portrayed by Lauren Young . Even at their young age, the chemistry is already undeniable that they are starting to form legions of fans who are carefully awaiting any of their sweet moments in the TV show.

Besides About Ur Luv, AJ also appeared in one of the earliest episodes of Star Magic Presentsentitled All about a Girl. He played the role of Egay, alongside Piolo Pascual (Alvin). It revolved around the story of a very shy girl named Lea (Lauren Young) who fell in love with Alvin after she misinterpreted his brotherly concerns. Egay, on the other hand, was secretly in love with Lea.

Despite his rising popularity, however, AJ still tries and manages to keep his life as average as possible. He is currently a student in De La Salle University Greenhills where is he is in Grade 7. With his 5'8" frame, he is one of the best varsity players in their basketball league. He also finds time to squeeze in his studies, where he is getting exemplary marks. AJ hopes that even when he is no longer in show business, he can still pursue his another great love, which is basketball.

In the meantime, he is going to bank on his being a matinee idol material. The offer may come as a big surprise, as he himself didn’t expect that he’ll catch somebody’s attention very soon. Nevertheless, he wishes to make the most out of the opportunity that is given to him. He wants to become of the finest actors in the Philippines. And with the way he develops a certain love affair with the camera, it wouldn’t be too long before his dreams come true.

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Valerie Concepcion Biography

VALERIE CONCEPCION BIOGRAPHY:

Valerie is one young lady who can say that she has been through it all and still managed to shine.

In her young life, she proved that she is strong and perfectly capable of being an adult.

In her career, she is certainly a winner. She won Best New Female TV Personality in the Star Awards in 2003 and she continues to hone her acting skills as part of GMA drama programs.

She is currently being managed by Becky Aguila and is a free lancer. Currently, she is a co-host of ABS-CBN‘s noontime show Wowowee.

I. BIO

A. Basic Info

Name: Valerie Concepcion
Nickname: Val
Birthday: December 21, 1987
Birthplace: Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: March 2003

B. Favorites

Hobbies: Watching TV/movies, shopping, listening to music, hanging out with friends, singing
Sports: Volleyball, badminton, boxing
Pets: Dogs
Actors/Actresses Local: Christopher De Leon, Amy Austria, Aga Muhlach, Maricel Soriano
Actors/Actresses Foreign: Al Pacino, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz
Movie: A Walk To Remember, Romeo and Juliet, Serendipity, and a lot more
TV Show: Temptation Island, Fear Factor, The Amazing Race, Extra Challenge, Nip Tuck, One Tree Hill
Singers: Nina, Kyla, Mandy Moore, Alicia Keys, Usher, Brian McKnight, Side A
Songs: Forevermore, Especially For you, Crazy For You, If I’m Not In Love With You, and a lot more
Music: Love songs, R&B
Book: Chicken Soup For The Soul (the series)
Expression: “May ganoong level?”

C. Personal

Adjective that best describes you: I am real
Fashion: Shirt and jeans
Fashion icon: Carmina Villaroel, Jennifer Aniston, Charlotte of “Sex and the City”

Most treasured item: Cell phone
Pet Peeves: Back stabbers, arrogant guys
Unforgettable childhood memory: When I broke my front teeth during a town fiesta
Goals: Have a college degree and I want to have my own business
Role Model: My parents

II. Q & A

Why did you enter showbusiness?
Because I want to make other people happy and I want to share my talent. And I love acting very much

What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
When I won as Best New Female TV Personality in Star Awards 2003

If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
Full-time student taking up Mass Communications

What is your biggest frustration/regret?
Ayokong magkaroon ng regrets kasi I believe that everything happens for a reason.

What do most people not know about you?
That I’m a hopeless romantic.

What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
I went to Singapore with my Mom and with my CLICK family. Once lang kasi nag-out of the country noon sa Click at naging sobrang masaya kami.

What are you most proud of?
I’m proud of who I’ve become after all the setbacks I’ve experienced.

What do you value most?
My family, my daughter and my true friends.

What do you want to achieve?
I want to finish my studies and at the same time, have a successful career or business.

What is your advice to aspiring artists?
Believe in yourself. Never give up on your dream and don’t pretend to be someone you’re not.

Kissing controversy

On December 8, 2007, Jinky Pacquiao, wife of Manny Pacquiao, sent a text message to young actress Valerie Concepcion (when Jinky discovered Manny’s torrid kissing scene with her in the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Anak ng Kumander): “This is Jinky Pacquaio, I saw you with my husband in a kissing scene. How sweet! Ito ang masasabi ko, kung isa ka rin sa bumabalak na manira at sirain ang pamilya ko, Hindi kita uurungan o kaya gusto mo, pupuntahan kita sa Wowowee at ipagsigawan ang kalandian mo. Balita ko, nagpahanap ka daw ng bahay. Pera ba ang kailangan mo? Subukan mo mga balak mo, lalabanan kita.”

Endorsements

• Met Tathione
• Slenda

Filmography

Year	TV show	Character/Role
2008	Banana Split
2008	Bukas Kita Mamahalin	TBA
2008	Habang May Buhay	TBA
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Cane”	Cara
2008	Love Spell: The Face Shop	Pearl
2007	Your Song: Superstar Ng Buhay Ko
2007	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan	Laura
2007	Your Song: Ikaw
2007	Wowowee	Host/Herself
2007	Fantastic Man	Agent Belle
2007	Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita	Nora Ferrer
2006	Atlantika	Elisa
2006	Majika	Naryan
2006	Love to Love: Best Friends	Kaye
2005	Love to Love: Stuck in Love
2005	Now and Forever: Mukha	Karen
2003	Love to Love: Rich in Love	Annaliza
2003	Walang Hanggan	Almira
2002	Click	Yasmin

Movies

Year	Movie/Film	Character/Role
2008	Supah Papalicious	TBA
2008	Anak ng Kumander	TBA
2007	Ouija
2007	Angels	Len
2006	Pitong Dalagita	Tina
2006	Moments of Love	Young Ceding
2005	Mulawin: The Movie	Danaya
2003	Fantastic Man

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Shaina Garcia Magdayao Profile

Shaina Garcia Magdayao (born November 6, 1989 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is the younger sister of singer-actress Vina Morales.

Shaina Magdayao’ Biography:
Shaina Magdayao is the youngest daughter of Enrique and Deanne Magdayao. She has three older sisters (Shiela, Sharon and Sheryl), one of whom is singer-actress Vina Morales (Sharon).

Shaina’s entry into show business began when she was cast, at six years old, in the drama series Lyra, playing the title character. She caught the eye of someone at ABS-CBN and became part of the Star Magic Family at the age of seven. She was included in the cast of the just-revamped Ang TV show, Kaybol. She was then brought together, with two other great child actresses of the time Camille Prats and Serena Dalrymple to star in ABS-CBN’s afternoon drama series Marinella, playing the role of Rina.

In 2000, when Shaina was 10 years old, she released a self-titled debut album with Star Records. The carrier single was “Sayaw Sweet Lullabye”. The song’s music video was often played in the afternoons right before Marinella or youth-oriented shows.

Shaina has also played daughter to a very wide-range of celebrity “parents” on the big and small screens. It was a role like this, in 2000 for the Laurice Guillien helmed project Tanging Yaman, that won her a Best Child Actress award from the FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards), and Most Popular Child Actress Award from the 2001 Guillermo Mendoza Awards. She has also spoofed this award-winning role in the Ai Ai De Las Alas starrer, Ang Tanging Ina. She had also previously received the Best Child Performer award from the Parangal ng Bayan in 1999, and Best New TV Personality in the 1996 Star Awards.

Since then, Shaina has slowly but surely been building her career over the years. In 2002, she starred in a light weekend afternoon series, called K2BU, where she met half-Brit Bea Alonzo, who is her best friend. She has appeared in several drama series and sitcoms, and at one point, doing three at the same time (“Seasons of Love”, “Bida si Mister Bida si Misis”, “Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay”), while going to regular school. She started to be home-schooled in late 2004, as her schedule got even more hectic, but will be graduating at the same time as Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo.

In 2005, she was included in the cast of the much underrated primetime drama series “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin”, along with Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo, her best friend Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. It was here that she was paired with actor-dancer Rayver Cruz, who she is currently still being paired with.

She is currently still taping for the Chito Rono and Erik Matti’s newest television series, “Rounin”, set to air in April 2007. She is currently starring in the afternoon light drama “Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv” along with her loveteam, Rayver Cruz and 17 other young stars under Star Magic. She is also a semi-regular at ABS-CBN’s Sunday noontime variety show, “ASAP 07″. Magdayao is a member of ABS-CBN’s elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic.

Her Business and Endorsements:
Shaina is a familiar face in advertisements. She started of as a baby model for various baby products. As a child, she was a model for children’s clothing company, Garfield as well as appearing in a slew of television commercials for Magnolia Chocolait, Lemon Squares Products and Goldilocks, among others.

She was also one of the youngest models ever for Ben Chan’s clothing company Bench, moving up the ranks from modelling Bench products for children, to her current HerBench endorsements.

Shaina has also endorsed/is currently endorsing Johnson & Johnson Face Powder, CreamSilk conditioners, Lactacyd Confidence, Skechers, Cose Teen Bags and Colgate Toothpaste.

Her earnings since childhood have also not been put to waste, and have been wisely invested in business ventures. She currently owns a branch of the family business YSTILO Salon, and a 20-door apartment complex.

Trivia
She currently stands at 5’4.
She is currently paired in a loveteam with Rayver Cruz.
She is the sister of singer-actress Vina Morales.
She was considered for the role of Kampanerang Kuba.
Aside from acting, she is also a very capable singer and dancer.
Her name means beautiful in Hebrew.
Her best friend is actress Bea Alonzo.
German Moreno is her eldest sister’s father-in-law.
She was once paired in a loveteam with Jolo Revilla, son of Bong Revilla, a little before the latter impregnated the daughter of Rosanna Roces.

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Toni Gonzaga

Toni Gonzaga is the screen name of Celestine Cruz Gonzaga, who is one of the most ravishing Filipina actresses and is also a pleasant and popular television host. Born on January 21, 1984, Toni is famous for playing the leading female host in Pinoy Big Brother. Her fame rose to greater heights as a female newscaster in a satirical news show called Wazzup Wazzup. But being multitalented is just a part of her personality and she used her singing talent to launch two music albums also.

BIO:

Name: Celestine Cruz Gonzaga
Nickname: Tintin
Screen name: Toni Gonzaga
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: 20 January 1984

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL:

She got her first big break as a fan of Piolo Pascual in a softdrink commercial, at the age of 17 years old. She recalls that at that time, “Masaya ako at excited kasi ito yung first lead commercial ko tapos Piolo was there di ko nga ineexpect na nandun sya.” (I am happy and excited because this is my first lead commercial after Piolo was there and I did not expect that he was there.)[citation needed]

Toni later became one of the co-hosts of hit noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) where she started her showbiz career. At about the same time, she joined Studio 23′s Wazzup Wazzup as one of the anchors and was tagged as the “News Diva” because she always seemed to deliver the news with such a powerful voice.[citation needed] (Studio 23 is a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, widely regarded in the Philippines as GMA-7′s competitor.) Toni Gonzaga as the News Diva.

After signing with ABS-CBN (and leaving GMA7), She encountered different accusations of being ENGRATA but she is not, They had meetings with GMA before she left and the said network welcomes Toni whenever she want to. Toni quickly became a part of such shows like the Most Requested Show (MRS) with Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez. Of which she says, “masaya katrabaho mga beteranong artista kasi aside sa magaling sila at enjoy kasama marami kang matutunan sa kanila.”[citation needed] She was also a part of Entertainment Konek (ETK) with Ogie Diaz, which she enjoys because of the fun environment. She also signed up as of the female co-hosts of the then-novel reality show, Pinoy Big Brother. “Natutuwa ako at nagpapasalamat kasi they (Management) considered me at they trusted me na maging part ng malaking show na ito,”[citation needed] she says. She shares that the offer to be a part of PBB came before their group went to perform in the US for the US Kapamilya Caravan. She took up AB Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.

In 2006, she diversified into music and came out with her first music album called You Complete me. Released by Star records, this album is a romantic hit and included songs like We belong, love fool, Kung kayak o and Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso.

SIMPLE AND BEST

Toni grew up in a Christian family with a heart for the people. Even before she started her career in showbiz, Toni has always felt the need to reach out to other people. She was once a Sunday school teacher in her town. She also ran for Baranggay Kagawad in Taytay, a position she lobbied hard for, recalling how she went door to door when she first campaigned. Toni is now in her 3rd year as a Kagawad where she is in charge of the “Clean & Green” campaign of her baranggay. She says, “Inelect ka nila sa posisyon and they have their trust in you na magagawa mo ang trabaho at service mo sa kanila.” For Toni, she understands that her celebrity is just one aspect of her life and it shouldn’t stop her from doing a good job in the public service arena.

In spite of celebrity stereotypes, Toni enjoys the simple life. On her downtime, she likes to stay at home and to play with her 1 year old Golden Retriever named WuWu (named after her show, Wazzup Wazzup) “Minsan lumalabas kami to eat outside, watch movie, ganun masaya basta kasama mo family mo” she says. She enjoys going back to the basics so much that she says she would easily last in the Big Brother house for 100 days. “Di naman ako mahilig sa mga cellphone, ganun” she shares. Toni admits, though, that the she would miss being able to surf the internet if she were in the Big Brother house. She says that she loves to surf, and she regularly reads the forum posts about her, especially the ones with negative comments. She figures that reading albeit sometimes hurtful opinions help her grow as an artist.

Ever bent on self-improvement, Toni is currently taking AB English – a shift from her Mass Com course. She feels that her new course will help her become a better host. “May mga practicumer kami sa show na nakakausap ko then nakakakuha ako ng idea from them in broadcating” pertaining to the trainees in her shows.

TONI ENJOYS

With her numerous hosting jobs & growing career, Toni certainly feels blest. She says she especially enjoys working in Pinoy Big Brother because “masaya kasi at magaan ang ambiance at ang set.” When asked about her thoughts on the housemates, she easily says, “Na-meet ko sila personally kasi ako sumundo sa kanila kaya alam ko kung saan sila nakatira at ang atmosphere ng life nila kaya i have no doubts kung bakit sila ganun kumulos sa loob ng bahay, kasi totoong tao sila talaga.”

Aside from PBB, Toni enjoys working with people like Vhong Navarro, one of her co-hosts in Wazzup Wazzup. She’s thankful that she has also gotten to work with Ms. Nova Villa, and other co workers in her shows.

Aside from enjoying her work, Toni feels she is just your average 21 year old, who just happens to be on televisoin from time to time. In her 4 years in the business, Toni’s biggest learning in life has been to know whom to trust, and to always follow your parents. “Wala kang mapagkakatiwalaan maliban lang sa mga taong totoo sayo at sa pamilya mo sila yung nariyan para pagkuhanan mo ng lakas at inspirasyon,” she affirms. When asked where she sees herself after 5 years, she only smiles and says everything happens in God’s purpose and will.

Awards

* ASAP Pop Viewer’s Choice Awards 2006: Pop Screen Kiss (with Sam Milby)
* ASAP Pop Viewer’s Choice Awards 2006: Pop Movie Theme Song (You Are The One)
* 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television: Best Female TV Host (ASAP 06)

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Roxanne Guinoo Biography

I. Biography

Filipina actress Roxanne Guinoo was born in Rosario, Cavite on February 14, 1986 to Bernardo Guinoo and Ana Bosch. She was the youngest in a brood of four girls. She was overprotected and sheltered. She even recalled a time when she cried because she was not allowed to go to a fast food chain along with her friends. She attended college at De La Salle University Dasmariñas.

Roxanne mentioned that when she was in high school, she auditioned for a drama club called Teatro. She passed, but her parents stopped her from joining Teatro.

She auditioned for Star Circle Quest in SM Bicutan with her sister to accompany her.
II. Star Circle Quest

She first appeared in the first season of ABS-CBN’s teen edition of Star Circle Quest. It was said that she resembled former beauty queen and Filipina actress/host Charlene Gonzalez and that she has the makings of the next soap opera princess. They said that aside from having dramatic talent, she had very leading-lady features and striking TV presence.

She was paired up with fellow Star Circle Teen Questor Joross Gamboa during the competition, and their pair was dubbed “JoRox”. The two of them were part of the contest’s Final 5 or “Fab 5″ along with Melissa Ricks, Sandara Park and Hero Angeles. Roxanne finished as second runner-up, with Sandara being the first runner-up and Hero winning the competition.

III. After Star Circle Quest

After the first season of Star Circle Quest, Roxanne, along with the nine other finalists of SCQ, appeared in SCQ Reload wherein she played Roxanne Roxas, the sister of RJ Martinez and Errol Abalayan and half-sister of Hero Angeles in the series.

After SCQ Reload, she then appeared in the hit drama series Gulong ng Palad with her loveteam Joross Gamboa. She also appeared in many other ABSCBN shows. She can currently be seen co-hosting the show At Home Ka Dito along with look-alike Charlene Gonzalez and loveteam Joross Gamboa.

Guinoo is a member of ABS-CBN’s elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic.

IV. Personal Life

Roxanne says that she had a sense of freedom upon joining SCQ. She was finally allowed to go wherever she wanted.

Given that she came from an overprotected family, Roxanne has never had a boyfriend until she entered SCQ.

Her first date was actually during the competition, wherein she was set up to be in a date with Filipino actor Juddah Paolo.

Her first boyfriend was love team partner Joross Gamboa. Their relationship lasted for more than a year, finally ending in late 2006. Roxanne claims to have been heartbroken after the breakup, but eventually recovered. The two of them remain good friends.

Roxanne says that she had a sense of freedom upon joining SCQ. She was finally allowed to go wherever she wanted.

She also claims to never have had a date or a boyfriend until she entered SCQ. Her first date was during the contest, wherein she had a date with Filipino actor Juddah Paolo.

And just this April, Roxanne confirmed on The Buzz that she and Filipino actor Jake Cuenca are going out. They are currently boyfriend and girlfriend. Jake Cuenca confirmed that he has a framed picture of Roxanne on his bed side table. Roxanne also spilled her feelings for Jake in an episode about Love Triangles in Boy & Kris. They also have matching things like clothes and shoes. The two call each other ‘B’ short for baby.

V. Filmography

Television:

TV Show Character/Role

Love Spell: Line to Heaven Nikka

Crazy For You (TV Series) Trish

Komiks: Cleopakwak Queenie

Star Magic presents: 3 Minutes Jessie

Gulong ng Palad Jojo

SCQ Reload, OK AKO! Roxanne Roxas

ASAP Fanatic Herself

At Home Ka Dito Herself

Star Circle Teen Quest Herself

Movies

Movie/Film Character/Role

Shake, Rattle & Roll 8

Can This Be Love Bebs

D’ Anothers Tinay

Volta Herself

Now That I Have You Katherine

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