AJ Perez's non-showbiz girlfriend steps out of the shadows to express her grief

"At first, I couldn't believe it until I saw AJ."

This was how Steph Ayson, the 17-year-old non-showbizgirlfriend of AJ Perez, reacted when she received the tragic news about the young actor's death.

AJ was killed in a vehicular accident last April 17, Saturday, at Mondaca, Tarlac. He was on his way home from a Kapamilya Karavan show in Dagupan, Pangasinan for the annualBangus Festival.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Steph said that she heard about the death of her boyfriend through AJ's father, Gerry Perez.
"Tito Gerry was the one who called me. When he was telling me, it was hard for me to grasp the idea, so my sister had to call Tito Gerry again and asked and confirmed what happened."
OPENING UP TO THE PUBLIC. AJ and Steph maintained a low-key relationship but due to recent events, the young girl decided to be more accessible by sharing to the public her Twitter account.
She posted this message in the micro-blogging site: "Opening my twitter to the public so I could share the AJ I know with everyone. I've always been his fan since I was in grade school, too."
Steph admitted that their relationship was unique because of AJ's celebrity status.
"There've been quite a number of complications regarding privacy, with regard to our relationship, but the good thing about AJ is that even though we kept it in the quiet, he made sure that I wouldn't feel that I was pushed aside or whatever."
"He really made me feel special in every way that he could, even his friends, [by] constantly texting me," she said.
She described the late actor by saying that he has the "capability to make people feeloptimistic just as he is. And he's just very inspiring and sobrang determined niya."
When asked to share what she will miss most about the young actor, Steph revealed: "I'll just miss the way he calls me every time may break sa taping. Sobrang kulit kasi niya, kahit text or call, or pati sa buong family ko... I'll miss of course having him around and I miss someone constantly bugging me to be okay."
Steph believes that her faith will help her get through this difficult time.
"I know with God's help and AJ's help, I'll be fine."
The remains of AJ Perez have been transferred to the Christ the King Chapel in Green Meadows, Pasig City.
The wake is open to the public starting tonight, April 19, from 9 p.m. until midnight. In succeeding days, public viewing will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. until midnight.

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Rivermaya

Rivermaya

A Filipino Alternative Rock group,Rivermaya comes across as band influenced by the new wave of the 80’s and has been channelized by the abundance of energy that flows with the lyrics. Rivermaya was born in 1993 and has been swinging between the two extremes of credibility and mass appeal. Formed by the band manager Lizza Napkil, Rivermaya started with Perf de Castro on guitar, Bamboo Manalac on vocals, Rico Blanco on keyboards, Mark Escueta on drums and Nathan Azarcon on bass. Rico Blanco and Nathan Azarcon were the first two members of the band. Since 1993, Rivermaya has performed many tracks that has a rock-alternative appeal and this added to their popularity. The rise to the top was not the easiest of task and staying on the top isn’t going to be easy either.

BMG Records Pilipinas released the first album by Rivermaya in 1994. This was the time when the rock revolution was on a high in Philippines and Rivermaya’s debut album also of the same name caught on like a raging fire. Within a few months the LP went gold and the album was eventually certified triple platinum. With a platinum record in their pocket Rivermaya had their feet on the ground but then Castro left to start his own band Triaxis. Blanco had to jump in to fill his place and became the lead guitarist.

By 1996, RiverMaya's second album was ready and soon Trip hit the stores and the radio stations. Trip sold hotter than cakes and left the previous albums sales behind. It went on to achieve quadruple platinum and was critically acclaimed. Within a year later, Rivermaya released their third album called Atomic Bomb, and it was a massive success. Rivermaya was truly on its way to the top and their soul tearing and dangerously rebellious lyrics were becoming increasingly popular. In 2000, Rivermaya caused a stir with the release of their album Free through the Internet, which incidentally was also made available free for download.

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Parkoya Ni Edgar

Parokya ni Edgar

In 1993, a Philippine rock band started by six young and talented individuals was born. This rock band is famous today and known as Parokya Ni Edgar meaning "Parish of Edgar". In 1996, they released their debut album, Khangkhungkherrnitz through a local record company known as Universal Records. The boys behind the band have known each other for long. Students of Ateneo high school, their first jump to fame came with their original rock compositions and the satirical covers of famous rock compositions. The USP of this rock band is strange and different: their main motto is to provide comic relief to the listeners. The band has experimented with different genres and experimented with alternative rock to pop rock, and from funk to rap.



Parkoya Ni Edgar was originally composed of five members Chito Miranda , Vinci Montaner, Gab Chee-Kee, Miko and Jerick. Parkoya Ni Edgar got the opportunity to play the opening number for an Eraserheads concert. They had everything going for them except they were missing a drummer and bassist and so Dindin Moreno and Buwi Meneses where picked.

After the graduation, two of the band members Jerick and Miko separated from the band and guitarist Darius Semaña was invited to join in. Fresh out of college and with high spirits, they took on the stage at Club Dredd. More than music, the sole cause of their popularity was the comic relief that the band brought in with them on stage. At a time when Bands in Philippines were going the Nirvana or the Soundgarden way, Parkoya Ni Edgar was only going one way – their way.
The first album break was inevitable and came when late Bella Dy Tan, managing director of Universal Records saw them perform a gig at Club Dredd. Parkoya Ni Edgar was signed and their initial recordings "Buloy", "Trip" and "Lutong Bahay" made waves through Philippines. The first album, Khangkhungkernitz was triple platinum despite the unusual name. Some of their famous songs include "the crush", "the ordertaker", "Nakaw Ang Wallet Ko", "labsung" etc.

They have released four albums so far with their first album being the most famous of the lot having sold 120,000 units. The other 3 albums include burugudystungtugudunstuy (triple platinum), jingle balls (Gold), and gulong itlog (platinum). They have definitely humored their way through to the top!

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Taylor Swift

WHY IS SHE FAMOUS

Taylor Swift was in the right place at the right time. When our culture was over-saturated with pop stars behaving badly, in walked the anti-Britney: a clean-living, girl-next-door type who writes and sings her own songs about high school crushes and the anxieties of freshman year. Audiences ate her up and, after only two albums, Taylor Swift is selling out stadiums on the regular, sweeping award shows and breaking sales records faster than you can say Usain Bolt. Thanks to Taylor Swift, the days of that dirtyXtina girl and the bald-headed Britney are behind us, for better or for worse.

Taylor Swift Quote

"Everything about this business is exciting to me, whether it's putting on a pretty dress to go to an awards show or putting on a sweatshirt to go into the studio to record."

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When Kanye West abruptly interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, we didn't want to punch him in the mouth as much as we wanted to give her a hug and make the pain go away. That's the thing about the 22-year-old songstress; despite her air-brushed Barbie Doll features, her pouty red lips and her smokey blue eyes, Taylor Swift is more wholesome than she is sexy. That may explain why her two high-profile relationships -- one with Joe Jonas and the other withTaylor Lautner -- didn't quite last. Teenage boys have been known to prefer the busty cheerleader over the gawky drama geek, and in this case, well let's just say Taylor ain't no cheerleader. But instead of crying on the shoulders of her drama geek friends, Taylor has lashed out at her exes in many of her songs (most notably in one inspired by John Mayer), proving that releasing two hit records with over a dozen smash singles really is the best revenge. Girls, take note.

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For an average 22-year-old, the definition of success lies somewhere between beating your friends at beer pong, and getting on the subway without paying the full fare. For Taylor Swift -- who had one of the most remarkable years by any musician ever -- success goes a little something like this: In 2009, her two albums, Taylor Swift and Fearless, sold more copies than anyone not named Michael Jackson. Her first headlining tour, Fearless 2009, sold out every show including Madison Square Garden in mere minutes, and she became the youngest artist ever to win the coveted Country Music Association's Entertainer of The Year Award. In just a few short years, Swift has managed to break nearly every chart record in existence, which lead Billboard to name her 2009's Artist of the Year. At one point she had a total of eight songs on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, and has already had 20 songs on Billboard's Top 40, surpassing Beyonce for most ever by a female artist. She won five 2009 American Music Awards including Artist of the Year, has been nominated for eight Grammys and was named the Associated Press' Artist of the Year. She's also flexed her acting chops as host of Saturday Night Live, has contributed to the Late Show with David Letterman and made her feature film debut in the star-studded rom-com Valentine's Day(2010). 

                                                                                      

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From an early age, Taylor Swift seemed destined for stardom. Before she was 10, Taylor was doing theater and auditioning for Broadway shows. Then she started singing country music at festivals, fairs and karaoke contests before her parents -- a stockbroker, and housewife respectively -- realized their daughter was serious about music, and began taking her on trips to Nashville. Taylor's unrivaled ambition saw her visit every record executive in town with a copy of her demo until Sony eventually signed her as a staff songwriter when she was just 14. RCA wanted to sign the singer to a development deal, but a weary Swift -- who by then was living in Nashville full-time -- opted to sign with former Universal executive Scott Borchetta's label Big Machine Records instead. Her first album would be released a year later.

Taylor Swift Releases Her Debut Album Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's world domination was not as meteoric as some may think. Though it's true that she has conquered the music industry faster than anyone expected, her self-titled debut album entered the charts modestly at No. 19, selling only 39,000 copies its first week. However, thanks to the strength of hit singles like "Tim McGraw," "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song," the album eventually took off, spending eight consecutive weeks at the top of the Country Albums charts. Taylor, who wrote or co-wrote all the album's songs herself, had become one of the biggest stars in country music, opening for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, George Strait, Brad Paisley, and Rascal Flatts. She released two more albums -- Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection and the Beautiful Eyes EP, before releasing the full-length album that changed everything.

Taylor Swift Releases FearlessPrior to the release of her sophomore album Fearless, Taylor Swift was known primarily as a country star. That would all change in late November 2008 when Fearless debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with almost 600,000 copies sold in its first week. The album would continue to sell well into the new year, and received a boost when the platinum addition -- featuring six new tracks -- went on sale in late 2009. At one point, Taylor Swift had a record eight songs from Fearless on the Billboard singles chart -- a new record. Including the smash hits "Love Story," "You Belong With Me," "White Horse," and "Fifteen," a whopping 13 tracks offFearless eventually made the top 100, an impressive feat for a musician who was once deemed "too country" for pop radio. Though her songwriting reflects the earnest, confessional mood of country music writing, her universally identifiable narratives about love and loss have transcended genres and made Taylor Swift the poster girl for a uniquely American sentiment that was missing from the songs of her predecessors. Taylor's status as one of the biggest stars alive was cemented when tickets for her massiveFearless Tour sold out in minutes. But that was just the beginning of her whirlwind year.

Taylor Swift Gets Kanye WestedIf Taylor Swift wasn't a household name yet, Kanye West and his good friend ego made sure she would be by the end of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. When Swift's video for "You Belong With Me" upset Beyonce's "Single Ladies" for Best Female Video of The Year, a surly Kanye West hopped on stage, grabbed the microphone from a stunned Taylor Swift and said: "Yo Tay, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time." And so began perhaps the biggest American controversy since Watergate. OK, maybe not. But it certainly felt that way at the time, with every celebrity chiming in during interviews or on Twitter. Though Swift got to finish her speech when a gracious Beyonce called her to the stage at the end of the show, the battle lines had been drawn. No matter how many times he apologized, Kanye West was universally reviled while an increasingly endearing Taylor Swift reaped the rewards of a nation's pity. Less than a month later, Swift made her second appearance on SNL, this time as host too. It was widely considered one of the best episodes of the season, proving that Taylor Swift is no one-trick pony.

Up Next For Taylor SwiftWe could start listing all of the awards that Taylor Swift has amassed over the course of her brief but burgeoning career, but we have a date in a few hours and need to get ready. But by the time you read this, we're willing to bet she'll have added an Academy of Country Music Album of the Year award for Herself to her already massive awards collection that includes six American Music Awards, six CMT Music Awards, three Teen Choice Awards, and six Country Music Association Awards. Perhaps one day she'll add an Oscar to her mantle, as she makes her first 3-D animation debut in Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. The Universal and Illumination Entertainment CGI-animation pic landed Zac Efron to voice Swift's counterpart, a young boy who comes across the tale of the Lorax in an effort to win over his dream girl (that's Swift). Also cast so far is Danny DeVito as "the Lorax." 

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Angelina Jolie

WHY IS SHE FAMOUS
When she's not busy adopting third-world children and making the world a better place, Angelina Jolie is making the world a prettier place. She has starred in thrillers like The Bone Collector (1999) and Taking Lives (2004), as well as blockbusters such as Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), A Mighty Heart (2007), Wanted (2008), and she's currently filming Salt (2010) opposite Liev Schrieber. But it's her relationship with Brad Pitt, their UNICEF poster of a family and the blame Angelina gets for ruining Jennifer Aniston's life that have made her the tabloid favorite that she is.
Angelina Jolie Quote
"I don't believe in guilt, I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person. And don't judge people in your life. I think you should live completely free."

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When both men and women consistently rate you as the woman they'd most like to sleep with, you know you're sexy, possibly even the sexiest woman alive. Esquire at least thinks so, and Peoplemagazine once voted her the Sexiest Person Alive. Whether she's a blonde, a brunette or she has "Billy Bob" tattooed across her arm and a vial of blood hanging from her neck, Angelina Jolie always looks hot, even when she's not trying.

As far as we know, Angelina Jolie hasn't mauled herself via plastic surgery just yet. She is the epitome of beauty whether she's wearing a headscarf in an African refugee camp or she's donning a designer gown on the red carpet.

And those lips...

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We hate the expression "more than just a pretty face," but there's a poster girl for it, it would have to be Angelina Jolie. Jolie managed to put an Oscar up on her mantle when she won Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted in 2000, which is more than most other actresses have achieved.

Unfortunately, Angelina Jolie's highly publicized antics attracted more attention than her movie roles for many years. She seemed to be more famous for having kissed her brother at the Academy Awards than for having won one. And the fact that she and Billy Bob Thornton carried around each other's blood and admitted to having wild sex every chance they had made them demigods to tabloid writers worldwide. Then, after filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith with Brad Pitt, when he was still Mr. & Mrs. Pitt with Jennifer Aniston, she fell in love. Apparently he did too.

Controversy continued to follow Angelina Jolie in 2005, when she was accused of breaking up Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's marriage. However, now that the dust has settled, the world has finally begun to see Angelina's positive side, including all the selfless humanitarian work she does around the world, not to mention the three children she adopted from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam.

ANGELINA JOLIE BIOGRAPHY

Angelina Jolie Voight was born on June 4, 1975, to Oscar-winning actorJon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand. At age 11, four years after making her film debut opposite her father in Lookin' to Get Out, Angelina Jolie began studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.

Although her dream as a child was actually to become a funeral director, 16-year-old Angelina Jolie worked as a professional model in London, New York and Los Angeles. Musical groups and singers such as the Rolling Stones, Lemonheads, Meatloaf, and Lenny Kravitz cast her in their music videos, and even her brother James Haven Voight directed her in his student films for the USC School of Cinema.

Wishing to get even closer to pursuing an acting career, Jolie studied at L.A.'s MET Theatre Company, which also counts Ed Harris and Holly Hunter among its alumni.

Angelina Jolie In HackersAngelina Jolie's first foray into film was of a sci-fi nature, with a supporting role in 1993's Cyborg 2, which didn't even make it to the big screen, and a lead role in Hackers (1995) where she met her future ex-husband, British actor Jonny Lee Miller ofTrainspotting fame. They were separated within the year and filed for divorce in 1999.

Angelina Jolie's career as an actress, however, was flying high. She received critical acclaim for Without Evidence (1995) in which she portrayed a drug-addicted teen, as well as for her roles as a rebellious teen known as Legs in Foxfire (1996) and as an Italian girl in love with the son of her family's rival in Love Is All There Is(1996).

In 1997, she had a supporting role in the box-office bomb Playing God, starring David Duchovny and Timothy Hutton.

Angelina Jolie Wins A Golden GlobeAngelina Jolie's television roles were what gained her the ultimate respect of critics. She was honored with a 1997 Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination for her role as Cornelia Wallace in the TV movie George Wallace, costarringGary Sinise. But the best was yet to come for Angelina Jolie.

She won her second Golden Globe for her role as model Gia Carangi in HBO's biopic Gia. Her intense portrayal of the drug-addicted model who was diagnosed with AIDS was highly deserving of the Best Actress Golden Globe and Emmy nomination.

Angelina Jolie In The Bone CollectorsOn the big screen, Angelina Jolie was well-received by audiences for her role in 1998's Playing By Heart with Sean Connery,Gillian Anderson and Ryan Phillippe. She also played Billy Bob Thornton's seductive wife in 1999's Pushing Tin and starred opposite big-leaguer Denzel Washington in the thriller The Bone Collector later that year.

However, it was her supporting role in 1999's Girl, Interrupted that showed audiences her dramatic skills, garnering her a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Angelina Jolie created controversy when she showed up at the Oscars with her brother James and kissed him as though he was her boyfriend. The two later denied rumors that they had in an incestuous relationship.

Angelina Jolie Marries Billy Bob ThorntonIn 2000, Angelina Jolie eloped with her Pushing Tin costar Billy Bob Thornton, but after they adopted a Cambodian boy named Maddox Chivan Thornton Jolie in 2002, their marriage fell apart and they filed for divorce. While it lasted, their sexually charged marriage was the subject of much tabloid fodder; the eccentric couple carried vials of each other's blood around their necks and were prone to public displays of affection.

In 2001, Angelina Jolie was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Angelina Jolie Is Lara Croft In Tomb Raider
During that time, Angelina Jolie also starred in a slew of films, including Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) with Nicolas Cage, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), for which Angelina is proud to say she did her own stunts, Original Sin (2001) with Antonio Banderas,Life Or Something Like It (2002), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003), and Beyond Borders (2003).

In 2004, Angelina Jolie was busy starring in Taking Lives, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Shark Tale, and as Olympias in Oliver Stone's Alexander.

Angelina Jolie Meets Brad PittAfter Angelina Jolie starred alongside Brad Pitt in the romantic comedy Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), rumors began to circulate that the two were an item, even though Brad was in the process of separating from his wife, Jennifer Aniston.

Although the pair denied the rumors, pictures of them playing with little Maddox on the beach in Kenya emerged in April 2005, and several more tabloid photos in the months that followed confirmed they were indeed a couple.

Angelina Jolie Adopts Zahara
On July 6, 2005, Angelina Jolie adopted her second child, a 6-month-old girl named Zahara Marley from Ethiopia. Months later, it was revealed that Brad and Angelina had made the decision to adopt Zahara together. Just eight days later, Brad's request to legally adopt Maddox and Zahara went through, and their last names were changed to Jolie-Pitt.

After much media attention, on May 27, 2006, Angelina gave birth to Brad Pitt's child, a girl named Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, in Namibia.

Among all the action in her personal life, Angelina Jolie amazingly managed to get some work done. In 2006, she appeared in theRobert De Niro-directed The Good Shepherd.

Angelina Jolie Adopts PaxIn March 2007, Angelina Jolie adopted a 3-year-old boy from Vietnam, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, who was born on November 29, 2003, and was abandoned at birth at a local hospital. Angelina named him Pax, which was suggested by her mother before she passed away.

Angelina Jolie Is Named No. 35 In 2008 Top 99
2007 was another jam-packed year for this busy mom. She appeared in A Mighty Heart and did voice work alongsideAnthony Hopkins in Beowulf. She was also named one of the Entertainers Of The Year by Entertainment Weekly. With a "tail" such as Angelina Jolie's in Beowulf, it's no wonder she landed in the No. 35 position on our list of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2008.

Angelina Jolie In WantedAngelina Jolie "unofficially" announced she was pregnant by wearing a form-fitting dress at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards, indirectly confirming the rumors circulating that she was with child. In July she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl.

That year, Angelina Jolie was involved in several film projects, including Wanted starring Morgan Freeman and James McAvoy,Kung Fu Panda and Changeling.

Angelina Drops On AM's Top 99 List In 2009It's not that we don't love her, but sometimes you have to remind the ladies out there that they need to keep it together if they want to keep their rank. Angelina Jolie's drop from the No. 35 spot to No. 46 should serve to remind the actress that she looks her best when she has some curves, as she did in Tomb Raider.

Angelina In SaltWe kind of love it when she plays badass power chicks, so we're looking forward to seeing Angelina as a CIA agent in Salt (2010), opposite Liev Schrieber. Check out photos from the production set, featuring Angelina in wig that looks a little like something you'd wear to an underground S&M party. Turns out she looks good with black hair too.Collapse

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Misa Campo

Misa Campo

Misa Campo was born on January 22, 1987, in Montreal, Canada. When she was just two years old, Misa moved to California’s Newport Beach to live with her father. Surrounded by her relatives, Misa grew up in a safe and comfortable environment in which she was encouraged to pursue her dreams. Misa soon became a regular fixture within the pages of such magazines as Version C Models Magazine, Uno magazine, and DragSport (for the latter, she was named Model of the Month in December of ’06). Misa’s big break came when she was featured as one of Maxim magazine’s “Show Us Something” girls in September of 2006, and she was also named an IGN DVD Babe of the Day in 2007.

Introduction
Misa has become a sex symbol the world over thanks to the proliferation of her pictures across the internet. Her image has appeared in countless magazines and fashion publications.

Life Story
Misa Campo was born on January 22, 1987, in Montreal, Canada. When she was just two years old, Misa moved to California’s Newport Beach to live with her father. Surrounded by her relatives, Misa grew up in a safe and comfortable environment in which she was encouraged to pursue her dreams. Misa remained exclusively within the sunny vistas of Newport Beach until she was 10, at which point she began to shuttle between California and Montreal (where she lived with her mom and two sisters).


By the time she was in her late teens, Misa had moved permanently back to Montreal, where she managed to land a job as a bartender at the city’s exclusive Jet and System nightclubs. Misa’s bosses, impressed by her seemingly sunny personality and appearance, encouraged her to give the world of modeling a shot, and specifically pointed her towards Montreal’s annual performance racing auto show Sport Compact Performance. There, Misa impressed both patrons and executives and eventually walked away with the title of Miss Rocawear for 2006.


Misa’s burgeoning fame necessitated a move back to California, and it wasn’t long before she had managed to land a job as a bartender at a Los Angeles hot spot. She was also remaining active in the modeling scene, and, in addition to her duties as the face of Rocawear for Canada, Misa soon became a regular fixture within the pages of such magazines as Version C Models Magazine, Uno magazine, and DragSport (for the latter, she was named Model of the Month in December of ’06). Misa’s big break came when she was featured as one of Maxim magazine’s “Show Us Something” girls in September of 2006, and she was also named an IGN DVD Babe of the Day in 2007.

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Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth

Catherine Ann "Kate" Bosworth (born January 2, 1983) is an American actress. She made her screen debut in Robert Redford's 1998 film The Horse Whisperer. Bosworth starred in the television series Young Americans, in which she played Bella Banks, though the series was not picked up for another season. She became well known with a leading role in 2002's Blue Crush. The following year, Bosworth played the teenage girlfriend of porn star John Holmes in Wonderland opposite Val Kilmer. In 2004, she portrayed Sandra Dee in Kevin Spacey's Beyond the Sea. Bosworth since appeared in several notable films, including Superman 

Kate Bosworth figured that attending an audition would be a great experience, and the fact that the film focused on horses gave her that extra push to go ahead and attend the casting call. With little more than a role in a community theater production of Annie to her credit, Kate Bosworth was a natural and charmed her way into the supporting role of Judith, the female lead's best friend, but not before leaving the producers with her impromptu headshot -- a picture of Kate Bosworth from a Christmas family portrait.

Kate Bosworth In Young Americans

With the doors of Hollywood open to her at such an early age, Kate Bosworth was met with the age-old dilemma of school versus career. A member of the National Honor Society, she decided to continue her high-school education as well as her involvement with community sports. After an 18-month hiatus, she was drawn to Hollywood again in 2000, with back-to-back roles in The Newcomers and Remember The Titans, with Denzel Washington.

After landing the role of Bella on the short-lived WB series Young Americans, Kate Bosworth was also a rarity on television, as an actual teen actress portraying a teen.

Kate Bosworth In Blue Crush

Two years later, it was director John Stockwell's turn to reintroduce us to America's latest sweetheart with the surfing film, Blue Crush. Easily defined as a blend of Charlie's Angels and Beach Blanket Bingo, 2002's Blue Crush featured Kate Bosworth as a chambermaid/aspiring professional surfer. With the female cast sharing a beach house in Oahu for two months, they were forced to undergo a rigorous training regimen, which included seven hours of running, swimming, weight training, and surfing. According to Kate Bosworth, it wasn't easy: "Standing on a surfboard is like trying to stand on soap. You're going to fall."

But Kate Bosworth met the challenge head-on, and had the cuts and scars to prove it. She even ended up going to the hospital for a CAT scan after a nasty spill left her unconscious. The film's surprise strong opening meant that Kate Bosworth would have a whole new fan base, especially among the MTV crowd. As the poster girl for this "new wave" of girl power, Kate Bosworth was happy to portray a character she could relate to -- a young woman who was strong-willed, determined, independent, and sexy.

Kate Bosworth In Wonderland

In 2002, she also appeared in Roger Avary's The Rules of Attraction. The film explored the darker side of college life, with Kate Bosworth portraying a strung-out party girl. Leaving her wholesome prep-school image behind, she attracted the attention of director James Cox, who was in the midst of casting his latest film, Wonderland. Released in 2003, the film follows the life of legendary adult film star John Holmes and stars Val Kilmer in the lead role. Dyeing her hair brown for the part, Kate Bosworth portrayed Dawn Schiller, the real-life teenage lover of the X-rated king.

Kate Bosworth In Superman ReturnsIn 2004, Kate Bosworth had two projects: Beyond the Sea and Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! This was followed up by a 2005 role inBee Season and then playing Lois Lane in the 2006 flickSuperman Returns.

It was around this time that Kate Bosworth split up with her on-again, off-again romance with Orlando Bloom. Kate Bosworth also ranked No. 38 in AskMen's Top 99 Women of 2006.

Kate Bosworth In 21In 2007, Kate Bosworth only had one major film project, The Girl In The Park.

However, 2008 picked up for Kate Bosworth. In January, she was named the new face for Calvin Klein Jeans. She also appeared in three movies: 21, Laundry Warrior and Veronika Decides To Die.Collapse

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For a while, Kate Bosworth was in true "Lolita" land, portraying the innocent schoolgirl with a hint of rebellion. This babe is up there with the "Joey Potters" (Katie Holmes' character on Dawson's Creek) of the world.

While some casting directors might peg her as "the preppy New England blonde," Kate Bosworth certainly has a fresh, natural, girl-next-door vibe. And yes, her eyes are two different colors (blue and hazel), but not in a freakish, David Bowie sort of way.

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With practically no previous acting experience, Kate Bosworth landed her first role in 1998's The Horse Whisperer, after catching the eye of director Robert Redford in what was her first audition ever. A champion equestrian and high-school honor student, she went on to appear in feature films like The Newcomers andRemember The Titans, both in 2000. That same year she was also starring as a gas station attendant in the short-lived prep school TV series, Young Americans.

Kate Bosworth's breakout performance as a female surfer in Blue Crush in the summer of 2002 made male pulses race; we had found our newest big-screen crush. Kate Bosworth used her not-as-innocent-as-she-looks image in Roger Avary's twisted The Rules of Attraction (2002), and did the same in the movie Wonderland (2003) (about adult film star John Holmes).

Her '04 film credits included Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! andBeyond The Sea, and her sole '05 project was Bee Season. Then, in 2006, Kate Bosworth appeared as Lois Lane in Superman Returns and, in 2007, she had a role in The Girl In The Park. In '08, Kate Bosworth added 21, Laundry Warrior and Veronika Decides To Die to her resume.

WHY IS SHE FAMOUS

Anyone who has seen the poster for Blue Crush can understand why she is famous. With five feature films under her belt by age 19, including The Newcomers and Remember The Titans, Kate Bosworth was well on her way to becoming a Hollywood A-list contender. She followed those roles up with Superman Returns(2006), The Girl In The Park (2007), and several '08 flicks like 21,Laundry Warrior and Veronika Decides To Die.

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Camille Prats Biography and Photo Gallery

Camille Prats (born June 20, 1985) is the second child of Daniel Rafael Prats and the former Alma Quiambao and is also the niece of former actress Mia Prats. She has a sister and three brothers, one of whom is actor John Prats.

Camille Prats’ first foray into show business came in 1990 when she was a contestant in “Little Miss Philippines”, a popular segment of the variety show Eat Bulaga. This led to her regular appearances in ABS-CBN’s children’s program Ang TV.

In 1995, Camille Prats catapulted into fame when she starred in the movie Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa, a Philippine adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett children’s novel A Little Princess and the anime Princess Sarah.

As Camille Prats grew up, she appeared in sitcoms and teen-oriented dramas. But in 2006, she decided to shed her “Princess Sarah” image by posing for the Philippine edition of FHM Magazine.

A. Basic Info

Name: Sheena Patricia Camille Q. Prats
Nickname: Cams
Birthday: June 20, 1985
Birthplace: Manila
Years in showbiz: 14 years

B. Favorites

Hobbies: Reading, surfing the net, DVDs
Sports: Badminton, boxing, Muay Thai
Pet/s: Dogs
Actors/Actresses:
Local: Vilma Santos, Claudine Baretto
Foreign: Angelina Jolie
Movie: Meet Joe Black
TV Show: Capt. Barbell, That 70’s show, Friends, The OC, Desperate Housewives
Singers: Regine Velasquez, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys
Song: Secret Garden, Make Me Whole
Book: Angels and Demons, The Days with Morrie, 5 People You Meet in Heaven
Author: Dan Brown, Mitch Albom

C. Personal

Adjective that best describes you: Cute
Pet Peeves: Dirty nails
Unforgettable childhood memory: Sarah, ang munting prinsesa
Role Model: My parents

II. Q & A

Why did you enter showbusiness?
It was my dream ever since I was 3

What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
When I did Princess Sarah… that’s when people started noticing me

If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
A pediatrician

What is your biggest frustration/regret?
None

What is the biggest lesson you have learned as a celebrity?
To keep your feet on the ground and always be thankful to these people who have helped you along the way which helped you to be where you are now

What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
Princess Sarah! We went to England to shoot some parts of the movie

What are you most proud of?
My acting stint that won me the Outstanding Supporting Actress recently at the Golden Screen Awards

What do you value most?
My family

What do you want to achieve?
More acting awards probably

What is your advice to aspiring artists?
Keep dreaming but don’t forget where you came from… you were a dreamer once.

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Bea Alonzo Biography and Photo Gallery

Bea Alonzo had always dreamed of being in show business. Growing up without a father since the age of four, Bea has nonetheless managed to strike it out on her own.

She joined beauty contests at a very young age and she was moderately successful in this endeavor.

It was in a small town beauty contest that she was discovered by famed Filipino fashion designer Oscar Peralta who then brought her to the attention of talent manager Archie Ilagan.

The latter presented Bea to the head of the ABS-CBN Talent Center Johnny Manahan who inducted her into the Star Circle Batch 10.

There she would be given a wide-range of acting lessons which later helped her land a part in the teen-oriented drama / comedy K2BU.

Bea Alonzo‘s Biography

A. Basic Info

Screen Name: Bea Alonzo
Showbiz debut: 2001

Real Name: Phylbert Angellie Ranollo
Nickname: Tisay (pronounciation: Tee-säy)
Birthday: October 17, 1987
Height: 5′7″
Heritage: British-Filipina, Philippine-born and raised
Religion: Roman Catholic

B. Profile

Bea Alonzo is one of the most admired young actresses in the Philippines.

In early 2003, she caused quite a stir among critics and teleserye buffs alike, receiving critical acclaim for her performance as awkward nerdy girl turned feisty law student Katrina Argos in ABS-CBN’s Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay. Her convincing portrayal of a 21-year old in spite of being only 15 at the time and her strong chemistry with on-screen partner, John Lloyd Cruz brought kilig surges to every household in the Philippines and abroad.

The overwhelming response of the “accidental teleserye couple” was unexpected. The two are now known as one of the country’s premiere loveteams, not only known for their sizzling chemistry but for their powerful acting prowess.

The media quickly took notice of her sheer talent. The Philippine Star’s columnist Ricky Lo was once quoted, “she acts with the intensity of a veteran even if she’s actually a relative greenhorn.” In Star Studio magazine’s October 2003 issue, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay co-director Don Cuaresma exclaimed that Bea has “the masa appeal of Sharon Cuneta, the intensity of Maricel Soriano, and the acting range of Lorna Tolentino.”

People don’t really know what it is. Where she gets the spirit or the motivation for the gripping performances. Maybe it’s her obvious passion for acting, whatever it is she plays the role with such complexity, precision and depth. With her emotions mirroring in her eyes.

After Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, she remains to be popular among teleserye fans in the Philippines and abroad with her follow-up dramas: It Might Be You and Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin. She is currently filming her fourth drama with John Lloyd Cruz, Maging Sino Ka Man.

Since her movie launch, My First Romance in 2002, Bea has top-billed five more films and has constantly earned movie critics’ approvals:

“Once again, Bea Alonzo fills the screen with the stellar presence of a movie queen, a winsome, breezy demeanor, infectious verve – and the ability th charm her way into the viewer’s hearts.” — Rito P. Asilo’s Close to You review, Philippine Daily Inquirer 2/18/2006

“The film’s biggest asset is really Bea Alonzo. The camera just loves her and, properly nurtured, we have no doubt she’d be an even bigger star in the near future.” — Mario Bautista’s Dreamboy review, Malaya 2005

She continues to prove her versatility with different projects: making movies, dramas, TV guestings, hostings and endorsements.

Bea Alonzo is not just another household name, the girl is an actress. One who delivers her performances with obvious beauty and surprising maturity.

C. Trivia

She was discovered in a local [town] beauty contest and was later brought to audition at ABS-CBN. After several more auditions and go-sees, she was finally asked to undergo a workshop. Bea was launched as a member of Star Circle Batch 10 and was one of the lead stars in the short-lived teen series K2BU.

. Bea was named after her maternal grandfather Filberto.
Her middle name Angellie is the combination of her mom’s name (Mary Anne) and Gelli de Belen her mom’s favorite actress at the time.

. Bea was not supposed to play the older Katrina in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay.
“I wasn’t supposed to play the older Katrina [adding that the original plan was to get an older actress to play to play the part when the time came]. But then before we went into the second story arc, they had me do a makeup test. It was decided that I looked mature enough to get away with the role,” — Women’s Journal, July 2003.

. Bea was first paired with Paolo Contis.
“That was the first time I personally met John Lloyd [in an audition for new Talent Center loveteams]. I was first paired with Paolo Contis. I thought he was suplado! Sobrang tahimik eh and mukhang seryoso. Pero later on, when we eventually adjusted in Kay Tagal, super kulit pala nya lalo na pag nasa mood!” — Star Studio’s My First Romance PosterMag, October 2003

She names Europe and Katmandu as next on her list of must-see places.

Paolo Coelho is her favorite author. Eleven Minutes and By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept are her favorites.

For Bea, fashion is not on her list of the most pressing matters of the earth. Her personal style mainly consists of: jeans, a comfortable top, flip-flops or sneakers, and a tote bag. In a Preview magazine interview, she said, “I like to shop, but I’m not necessarily into fashion.”

She’s a self-confessed spa addict. Her favorite treatment is The Spa’s Honey Body Polish.

Her beauty secrets? She puts ice on her face after removing makeup. When her skin’s dry, she mixes honey and milk, leave it on her face, then wash it off.

She considers Catherine Zeta Jones and Drew Barymore beautiful.

For John Lloyd and Director Laurenti Dyogi (Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay & Now That I Have You), Bea’s eyes and legs are her greatest assets. Bea insists that her patience is what makes her beautiful.

Her dream roles: To play a serial killer and the Virgin Mary.

Her worst vice: Binging on junk food

She LOVES going to the beach.

All-time favorite flick: Love Actually

II. Q & A with Bea

Q. How did you get your screen name “Bea Alonzo”? Were there any other screen names considered?
A. My manager came up with an idea of changing my real name (Phylbert Angellie Ranollo) to Bea Alonzo because it’s hard to pronounce raw, tsaka mahirap tandaan. As an artista, dapat daw madaling tandaan ang name mo.

My manager came up with an idea of changing my real name (Phylbert Angellie Ranollo) to Bea Alonzo because he thinks it’s hard to pronounce and difficult to remember. As an actor, your name has to be easy to remember.

Q. If you do a remake of an old Filipino movie, what would it be and why?
A. Anak, because I love Claudine’s character there. She has a dark side at yun ang nakikita ng mga tao. Pero deep inside, good naman talaga sya kaya lang hindi sya na-guide ng tama.

Anak, because I love Claudine’s character there. She has a dark side and that’s what people see. But her character was actually a good person inside who needed guidance.

Q. Pick ONE local actor and actress that you would like to work with. 
A. Maricel Soriano. Of course, she’s my idol – hehe. And another thing, they say she’s professional and marami kang matutunan from her.

Maricel Soriano. Of course, she’s my idol – hehe. And another thing, they say she’s professional and you’ll learn many things from her.

Q. What’s the sweetest thing a fan has ever done for you?
A. When they surprised me on the set! It was my birthday, tapos nagpa-cater pa sila and they were all there. Pero lahat naman sila sweet eh. Pati yung pagpunta nila sa set, na-appreciate ko yun.

When they surprised me on the set! It was my birthday, they was catering and they were all there. But all of my fans are sweet. I also appreciate when visit me on the set.

Q. Would you ever want to play a kontrabida?
A. Yes! That’s one of my dream roles! Ayoko ng laging inaapi. Gusto ko naman minsan, ako yung mang-aapi. Bwahaha! >:)

Yes! That’s one of my dream roles! I don’t want to be always the underdog. Sometimes, I want to be the mean one. Bwahaha! >:)

Q. Best advice someone has ever told you?
A. From Tatay Mirdo (Ronnie Lazaro). He asked us one time kung hanggang kelan namin gustong mag-stay sa showbiz. Sabi namin, “Kung hanggang [kelan] kami gusto ng tao.” Sabi nya, “Mali. Dapat kung hanggang kelan nyo mahal yung trabaho nyo. Hanggang gusto nyo pa yung trabaho nyo at ginagawa ninyo.” I realized tama nga sya. Mahirap nga naman gawin yung isang bagay na hindi mo na gusto.

From Tatay Mirdo (Ronnie Lazaro). He asked us one time, how long do we want to stay in showbusiness. We said, “As long as the people want us.” He said, “That’s wrong. It should depend on how much do we love our work. How much we enjoy our work and what we do.” I realized that he’s right. It’s hard to work on something that you no longer want.

Q. What makes Bea mad?
A. Hmmm … pag bastos! I really hate rude people! Kasi I think everybody deserves to be respected.

Hmmm … rudeness! I really hate rude people because I think everybody deserves to be respected.

Q. Name one thing you would like to accomplish before you turn 18.
A. House and lot! I would like to have my own house before I turn 18. That’s because of course for my family.

Q. If you could travel anywhere in the world. Where would it be and why?
A. New York because they say it’s the city that never sleeps and Europe kasi ang daming famous spots dun.

Q. When was the last time you cried — off screen?
A. Last night?!! Hehe …

Q: Most common public misconception about you?
A. Nagbago na raw. I feel so sad about what a lot of people think about me – na nagbago na daw and everything kahit hindi naman. Sabi ko nga sa Mom ko and sa mga close friends ko, batukan ako kapag lumalaki na nga yung ulo ko!

That I’ve changed. I feel so sad about what a lot of people think about me – that I’ve changed. And it’s not true. I told my Mom and my close friends to hit me on the head if they think my ego’s getting bigger.

Q. If you could make a recording album, who would you want to have a duet with? 
A. Paolo Santos! I really like the way he sings.

Other media

In 2005, Bea celebrated her 18th birthday. and she commemorated the occasion with Bea’s Wildest Dreams at 18: Birthday TV Special.^[3] The show featured Bea and her best friend Shaina Magdayao going on an adventure in Singapore. And amid birthday greetings from fellow ABS-CBN talents, the TV special showcased Bea’s singing and dancing prowess as well.

Filmography

One More Chance (2007) … Basha Eugenio

All About Love (2006) … Lia

Pacquiao The Movie (2006) … Jinkee Pacquiao

Close To You (2006) … Marian

Dreamboy (2005) … Cyd

Now That I Have You (2004) … Betsy Rallos

My First Romance (2003) … Bianca

TV shows and guest appearances

1 VS. 100 … Herself, The 1

ASAP ’07 (Co-host)

Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (December 2007) … Jackie Madrigal-Roxas

Maalaala Mo Kaya (“Barko” 2007) … Camille

Wowowee (2007) … Bea Alonzo (Guest Co-host)

Maging Sino Ka Man (October 2006-May 2007) … Jackie Madrigal

Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin (2005) … Jasmin Cruz Fontanilla

It Might Be You (2003-2004) … Cielo San Carlos

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002-2003) … Katrina Argos

K2BU (2002) … Dianne

John N Shirley (2006) … Bea

Komiks (“Pedro Penduko” 2006) … Carmela

Your Song (“Ok Lang” 2006) … Sandy

Star Magic Presents (“Miss … Mistress” 2006) … Monica

Maalaala Mo Kaya (“Palaisdaan” 2006) … Mayor Lina Bagasina

Komiks (“Bampy” 2006) … School Administrator

Maalaala Mo Kaya (“Roses” 2006) … Heny

Your Song (“You Win the Game” 2006) … Marnie

Komiks (“Sa Mga Kamay Ni Hilda” 2006) … Hilda

Bora (2006) … Tuesday

Bora (2005) … Tuesday

Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (2004)

OK Fine Whatever (2004) … Dr. Donna

Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis (2003) … Katrina Legarda

Whattamen (“Disco Kids” 2003) … Caramel

Maalaala Mo Kaya (“Lapis” 2003) … Carol

Arriba! Arriba! (2003) … Belinda

Wansapanataym (“Magic Salamin” 2003) … Winnie

Star Studio (“Suyuan sa Lalawigan” 2003) … Lucia

Star Studio (“Magnanakaw” 2002) … Rich Girl

Awards

2007 Box Office Queen, for the movie One More Chance

2008 Candy Magazine’s Candy Rap Awards, 1st runner up for Best local female star

2007 USTV Students Choice Awards, Best Actress for Maging Sino Ka Man

2006 Yes Magazine Awards, Most Popular Loveteam with John Lloyd Cruz

2006 Yes Magazine Awards, Young Female Superstar

2006 ANAK TV Seal Award, One of the Top 10 Most Well Liked Female Personality

2005 Miss FAMAS Screen Idol, FAMAS

2004 Princess of RP Movies for “Now That I Have You”, Guillermo Mendoza

2004 Best New Movie Actress for “My First Romance”, Star Awards for Movies

2003 Most Popular Love Team of RP Movies with John Lloyd, Guillermo Mendoza

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