Jennylyn Mercado Won the MMFF Best Actress Award

 

 

Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipino actress, singer and songwriter. She gained fame as the winner of the first season of the Philippine TV series StarStruck, a reality search show on GMA Network. She has released three albums from GMA Records and Viva Records which have several popular singles such as "Sa Aking Panaginip," "Moments Of Love" collaboration with Janno Gibbs, "Maybe This Time" and Kahit Sandali."

 

 

 

Recently, Jennylyn Mercado won the best actress award for her performance in the movie “English Only Please” at the 40^th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the Philippine International Convention Center. It was a night to remember for her, who also ccepted the Best Actor award on behalf of English Only, Please co-star Derek Ramsay. She considers the win as a kind of Christmas gift.

 

Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes Finally Tied the Knot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marian Rivera was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard and Amalia Rivera, a Filipino from Cavite, Philippines. After her parents were separated, her mother brought her to the Philippines where she grew up most of her life. However, her mother had to leave to continue her work commitment abroad that she was sent to her maternal grandmother.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her wedding was held last Tuesday afternoon, December 30 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao at around 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Prior to the wedding, she and Dingdong had several bridal showers and stag parties given by friends, family, and colleagues. Their pre-nuptial video and photos were also released. The reception took place at the Mall of Asia Arena.

 

Heart Evangelista will Wear a Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress

 

 

Heart Evangelista is a Filipina actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and endorserEvangelista was first discovered by a commercial agent while at a mall with her sister. She signed up with the Star Magic agency, formerly known as Talent Center, and was part of Star Circle Batch 9. She was paired with John Prats on the show G-Mik and on Trip, Ang Tanging Ina, My First Romance and Berks.

 

 

 

 

 

She will don a Monique Lhuillier gown on her wedding day. She shared on Instagram some photos of her recent fitting at Lhuillier’s atelier in Los Angeles, California. She, who will marry Sen. Francis Escudero on Feb. 15, also posted a photo of her browsing the ready-to-wear collection of the well-known Filipino international designer. Monique is one of the go-to designers of socialites and Hollywood stars.

 

 

 

 

Kristine Hermosa Trusts Only the Best Bed for her Family

 

 

Kristine Hermosa is the second of four children in the family. One of her siblings is fellow actress Kathleen Hermosa. Her mother is half-Spanish and half-Filipina while her father is Filipino. She went to Batino Elementary School. When her family moved to Laguna, she then enrolled at Colegio de San Pedro, San Pedro, Laguna near Pacita Complex to continue her remaining years in grade school and eventually her first year in high school. She then pursued her studies at ABS-CBN Learning Center after they moved back to Manila.

 

 

Sleeping on a comfortable bed that also protects one’s health is not just a lifestyle but a choice. A beloved family tradition that helps strengthen the bonds not only between herself and her husband, but also those of her two children, Ondrea and Kiel. Her scoliosis made her prioritize her search for an orthopedic mattress. She trusts Uratex because its latex foam topper gives off a five-zone function that provides an orthopedic support on the head, shoulders, hips, back of the knees and ankles, offering relief from back pains.

 

 

Lauren Young on her First Birthday Charity Celebration

 

Lauren Anne Young is an Filipino American actress, and model She is the younger sister of actress and Miss World 2013 Megan Young. In 2012, she transferred to GMA Network and changed her manager; she chose Pia Magalona, the wife of the late Francis Magalona.

 

 

 

 

She celebrated her 21st birthday cheering kids with cancer at Child Haus in Quezon City. The event was organized by GMA Artist Center, a charitble institution which advocates this kind of celebration. This is a part of sharing her blessing. She added that it was her first charity birthday celebration.

 

 

 

 

Ara Mina Gives Birth to Baby Amanda Gabrielle

Ara Mina is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama for her role as Luna in Minsan Pa. She is also known for her roles in the films Mano Po 2 and Huling Birhen sa Lupa that have given her acting trophies in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, she gave birth to her first baby with Patrick Meneses last December 17, Wednesday. The baby, named Amanda Gabrielle, weighed 7.4 pounds and was born at 11:35 a.m. She shared the news on her Instagram account, saying that she just received theperfect gift this Christmas.

 

 

 

 

Bianca Umali Bought a New Car

Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali, better known simply as Bianca Umali (born March 2, 2000 in Manila, Philippines), is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She is currently a contract artist of GMA Network and appears in several of its shows.

 

Bianca Umali is an actress, known for Mga Basang Sisiw (2013), Niño (2014) and My Lady Boss (2013). Meanwhile, she rewarded herself when she bought a new Toyota Avanza car. According to her, the new car served as her prize for working hard this year.

Gwen Garci Imitated a Kim Kardashiam Pose

 

Gwen Garci (born May 7, 1981) is a Filipina actress and model who is widely known as being one of the original members of the all-female group Viva Hotbabes and one of the favorite cover girl of FHM Philippines. She was also one of RAN Online's calendar girls for 2007. She describes herself as a quiet, introverted girl with a rebellious side.

 

 

She shared a peak at a 2015 calendar, which will include a page where she appears to be imitating American reality TV star Kim Kardashian. On her Facebook account, the sexy actress posted a photo of her in an orange swimsuit beside a Christmas tree. According to the photo’s description, the shoot took place at a Boracay resort.

 

Maja Salvador Debut Album Went Platinum

 

Maja Ross Andres Salvador (born October 5, 1988) is a Filipina actress, dancer, model, and producer. Salvador is a member of a family of actors which includes her father, Ross Rival, aunt Jobelle Salvador, and uncle Phillip Salvador. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and is regarded as the Dance Princess of the Philippines.

 

 

 

 

Her debut album Believe signifies more than an exhibition of her singing abilities, one of her many talents. It was quite an overwhelming triumph for a young woman testing the waters of a different industry. With her diligence and charisma, things that took place after this platinum certification fell beyond the reach of the word success.

 

 

 

Denise Laurel Plans to Tie Knot in 2016

Denise Maria Sanz Laurel (born September 30, 1987) is a Filipina actress and singer. She is best known for playing roles in various ABS-CBN dramas, such as Precious Hearts Romances series' Midnight Phantom and Kristine, Dahil Sa Pag-ibig, and Annaliza. She is currently a member of Star Magic.

 

Denise Laurel and her fiance, basketball player Sol Mercado got engaged in October 2013 and planning to tie the knot in 2016. She explained that she and fiance are taking time and enjoying each other. What is important for her now is that they get along well and her fiance accepts her son Alejandro.

 

 

 

Julie Anne San Jose has Reached Diamond Record Award

Julie Anne San Jose (born May 17, 1994 in Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina singer and actress who is a contract artist of GMA Network. She holds the distinction of being the second female artist after Nina to have been officially awarded a Diamond certification after debut album Julie Ann San Jose surpassed sales of 150,000 units in the Philippines.

 

 

She is currently seen regularly as a performer in Sunday All Stars, she also played the lead role in now finished Primetime TV Show Kahit Nasaan Ka Man as Pauline Gomez. Aside from those, she also plays a recurring character named Nikki in GMA-7's Pepito Manaloto and is also set to release her second solo studio album entitled Deeper on June 1, 2014 via iTunes worldwide and spinnr.ph.

 

Isabelle Daza Opens New Chapter in Life

Isabelle Díaz Daza is a Filipina actress, television host and print/ramp/commercial model in the Philippines. Fondly called 'Belle', she was a member of GMA 7's roster of young talents . On November 24, 2014, she transferred to ABS-CBN and signed a two year exclusive contract with them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After hosting Eat Bulaga and various shows, Isabelle Daza, the newest Kapamilya star, wants to focus on acting. Although she still loves hosting, as she I had a great time hosting Eat Bulaga, she also wants to try new things. She wants a new chapter in life by trying to challenge herself acting.

 

 

 

 

Kim Chiu Prepares for Upcoming Trip Abroad with Family

 

Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (born April 19, 1990) commonly known as Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress. She is best known for her leading roles in dramas Sana Maulit Muli (2007), Tayong Dalawa (2009), Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (2010), My Binondo Girl (2011), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2013), Ikaw Lamang (2014), Bride for Rent (2014), and in the film The Past Tense (2014).

 

 

 

According to her, she feels very blessed this 2014. This whole year she has not spent much time with her family because of busy schedules. She said that because she finally has more free time this December, she is preparing for her upcoming trip abroad with her family. They will leave for Japan this Christmas. She wants her family experience to see snow for the first time.

 

 

 

Ellen Adarna is the Calendar Girl of Ginebra San Miguel for 2015

 

 

 

Ellen Adarna (born Maria Elena Adarna; April 2, 1988) is a Filipina actress, model of Chinese and Spanish descent. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN. She is also regarded as one of the modern female sex symbols and has appeared in various magazine covers in the Philippines such as FHM, Esquire, and Women's Health to name a few.

 

 

 

 

It was announced last month that she would become Ginebra San Miguel 2015 Calendar Girl. During the press conference held at Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City, she revealed how she prepared for her forthcoming pictorial. She also said that she was very happy to be chosen this year and to be part of Ginebra San Miguel's 180th year.

 

 

 

Shamcey Supsup Loses Ring before Wedding Day

 

 

Shamcey Gurrea Supsup-Lee (born May 16, 1986) is a Filipino beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2011 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant. She moved with her family to General Santos when she was three years old, where she was raised primarily by her father while her mother worked overseas. Before studying in Manila, she helped her father on a farm.

 

 

She shared that she recently lost her wedding ring when she wore it while attending a beauty pageant in Nueva Ecija. She was wearing the promise ring and the wedding ring in one finger. Right after attending the pageant, when she was going down, a lot of people were taking pictures. She wasn’t thinking of anything until she reached her hotel room where noticed she lost her wedding ring.

 

 

 

 

Neri Naig Exchanges Vows with Chito Miranda

 

 

Neri Naig (born 7 September 1985) is a Filipina actress. She was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a reality show of ABS-CBN in search of new actors and actresses and landed as the 6th runner-up. After an absence of several years, she is now staging a career comeback with the help of her manager, Boy Abunda.

 

 

 

She was married to Chito Miranda in a garden wedding held in Tagaytay City. It was made public through the official Instagram account of Nice Print Photography, the studio responsible for the prenuptial photos of the couple. Among those who attended their wedding were celebrities Angel Locsin and Paolo Paraiso.

 

 

 

Valerie Weigmann Failed to Win Miss World 2014 Title

 

 

Valerie Weigmann is of Filipino, German and Danish descent born on November 22, 1989 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany. She graduated at a university in Wiesbaden, Germany with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. On 2014, she became a regular co-host of the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. She is also an entrepreneur and co-owns Manila's first German-Turkish restaurant located at The Collective in Makati City.

 

 

 

 

She failed to make it to the top 10 of the Miss World 2014 pageant during its grand finals held at ExCeL London in London, U.K. She was lucky enough to make it the pageant's top 25, just a year after actress Megan Young won the crown. South Africa's Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World 2014, while Hungary's Edina Kulcsár and the United States' Elizabeth Safrit finished second and third, respectively.