Top 5 Most Glamorous Female Celebrities Spotted in 2014 SONA

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual address by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to a joint session of the Congress of the Philippines. It is mandated by the 1987 Constitution, and is delivered every fourth Monday of July at the Plenary Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Here is my list of the top female celebrities spotted in this yearly political affair.

1. Lucy Torres

       Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez (born December 11, 1974), or more commonly known as Lucy Torres and Lucy Torres-Gomez, is a Filipina actress, model, television host and Representative-elect of the 4th District of Leyte. She is the wife of actor Richard Gomez.

2. Heart Evangelista

        Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), better known by her stage name Heart Evangelista, is a Filipina actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and endorser. Her current beau is Senator Chiz Escudero.

3. Kris Aquino

        Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971 in Quezon City, Philippines), professionally known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipina television personality and actress who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. She is the youngest daughter of former Philippine senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., and Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino, who served as the 11th President of the Philippines, and sister of Benigno S. Aquino, III, the current president of the Philippines.

4. Assunta De Rossi

        Maria Assunta Tiotangco Schiavone-Ledesma is a Filipina-Italian actress known by her stage name Assunta De Rossi. Her sister Alessandra De Rossi is also an actress. Both sisters have won the Best Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival. She is married to Jules Ledesma, a congressman representing the 1st District Negros Occidental.

5. Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao

        Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao was born on May 15, 1949. She is considered to be the Philippines most popular mother celebrity today. Not just because she is the mother of Manny Pacquiao but also she has a strong personality that can weather the storm. She has proved that a life story of rags to riches is achievable.

Lyka Gairanod: A New Kid on the Block

Lyka Gairanod was a scavenger from Cavite before she became famous. She was a proud fan of the musical band Aegis. In the finals of The Voice Kids (Philippine edition), she was not only able to sing with her idols but also she won as grand champion of The Voice Kids (Philippine edition). At the age of nine, she has accomplished very much in life. She won P1M prize money, a one-year-recording contract with MCA Universal, a house and lot, an appliance showcase, a musical intrument showcase and a trust fund worth a million. Not all kids of her age have made their big dreams come true. In her case, she can already help her family big time. Here is the lyrics of the song that made her the ultimate winner.

Aegis Band - Basang-Basa Sa Ulan Lyrics

Heto ako ngayon, nag-iisa
Naglalakbay sa gitna ng dilim
Lagi na lang akong nadarapa
Ngunit heto, bumabangon pa rin

Heto ako, basang-basa sa ulan
Walang masisilungan, walang malalapitan
Sana'y may luha pa, akong mailuluha
At ng mabawasan ang aking kalungkutan

Dumi at putik sa aking katawan
Ihip ng hangin at katahimikan
Bawat patak ng ulan at ang lamig
Waring nag-uutos, upang maglaho ang pag-ibig.

True or False: China Roces Sex Video Scandal

China Roces came from a very simple family. She's the eldest among six children. She started joining art contest and beauty pageant as early as 5 years old. She joined journalism and acting workshop during her elementary days. In high school, she was able to win the Miss Campus from Freshmen to Senior year. At 17, she started working while taking up a degree in Information Science. She worked as a service crew at some of the leading fastfood chains in the Philippines. Despite her busy schedules, she still continued to join school beauty pageants.

She had the opportunity to work abroad as a dance crew member. After her stint working abroad, she put up a salon and perfume business. Along side with her business ventures are some offers for modelling. Her first project was a calendar model of Island Air Products Corporation. Right after that, she received different offers from companies like Tanduay, Burger King, Krooberg, FilAsia among others. Right now, she is doing different projects like dancing, hosting, modelling and acting.

Who is Pregnant: Kim Chiu or Melissa Ricks

 

Kim Chiu (born April 19, 1990) is a Chinese Filipina 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), and in the film Bride for Rent (2014).

 

 

Melissa Ricks (born January 9, 1990) is a Filipina actress of Filipino-American descent. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN. After the contest, she guested in some TV shows of ABS-CBN particularly in the youth oriented drama SCQ Reload and variety show ASAP Fanatic.

Who has Better Acting Skills: Ara Mina or Cristine Reyes

Hazel Pascual Reyes (born on May 9, 1979 in Manila, Philippines), better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She is the daughter of Chuck Mathay, a former Philippine congressman from Quezon City.

Ara Marie Cristine Reyes (born on February 5, 1989 in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines), better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck.

Top 5 Most Controversial Celebrity Romances in the Philippines

We may accept it or we may not. It is a ubiquitous phenomenon not only outside of showbiz but also inside of showbiz. It is no secret that a May-December love affair is really happening. Love is a beautiful experience. Regardless of age, the experience - to love and be loved - is oftentimes present. Here is my list of the top controversial Pinay celebrity romances.

1. Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto; 34 years gap

 

       Pauleen Marie Javier-Luna was (born November 10, 1988 in Las Piñas City, Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress and television personality. She appears on the GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show Eat Bulaga! where she portrays the humorous child-woman character Baby Poleng.

2. Assunta De Rossi and Jules Ledesma; 22 years gap

 

        Maria Assunta Tiotangco Schiavone-Ledesma is a Filipina-Italian actress known by her stage name Assunta De Rossi. Her sister Alessandra De Rossi is also an actress, Both sisters have won the Best Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival. She is married to Jules Ledesma, a congressman representing the 1st District Negros Occidental.

3. Gretchen Baretto and Tonyboy Cojuangco; 20 years gap

 

        Gretchen Barretto (born March 6, 1970) is a Filipina actress from the Philippines. She was launched in Regal Films' 14 Going on Steady as a singer-actress, with the release of her debut single "Going Steady", which served as the soundtrack single to her debut film. In the late eighties, she rose to prominence after gaining success in skin flicks produced by Seiko Films like Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!, Ang Bukas Ay Akin, Ama, Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?, Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin and Bakit Ako Mahihiya?. She has released two studio albums under Star Records. Her debut album, Unexpected, was released in 2008, and her second album Complicated was released a year after.

 

4. Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero; 16 years gap

        Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), better known by her stage name Heart Evangelista, is a Filipina actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and endorser. Her foundation Heart Can aims to help children with respiratory diseases, and she is also a spokesperson for Philippine Animal Welfare Society.

 

5. Mariel Rodriguez and Robin Padilla; 15 years gap

 

        Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla (born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo on August 10, 1984) is a Filipina commercial model, endorser, TV host, former MTV VJ and actress. She first started as an MTV VJ. She used to co-host the noontime variety show Happy Yipee Yehey!. During its run, she has also been a host for the reality franchise Pinoy Big Brother and the now defunct noontime show Wowowee.

Who is More Sizzling: Kim Chiu or Maja Salvador

Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipina 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), and in the film Bride for Rent (2014).

Maja Ross Andres Salvador is a Filipina actress, dancer, model, and producer. In 2011, she co-produced and portrayed the title role in the film Thelma, which earned her the Gawad Urian Award and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for best actress.

Top 5 Most Bankable Female Celebrities in the 2014 Philippine Box Office

There are many bankable actresses in Philippine showbiz. However, movie producers are afraid to risk their money producing as many films possible. Because of piracy issues in the Philippines, not many of our homegrown producers have decided to make a movie. In fact, there are more Hollywood movies shown in Philippine theaters than Filipino movies. Here is my list of the top female celebrities in the 2014 Philippine Box Office.

1. Toni Gonzaga (Starting Over Again; P491M)

 

 

 

        Toni Gonzaga is a resident of Taytay, Rizal and the eldest daughter of Carlito and Crisanta Gonzaga, who also acts as her talent managers. Her sister is Catherine Gonzaga, also known as Alex Gonzaga, who is also an actress and television host. In Taytay, she was an elected Barangay Kagawad for one term and a Sunday school teacher in Taytay United Methodist Church. She studied Mass Communication at the Dominican College in San Juan, Rizal for two years. Later, she transferred to the Asian Institute for Distance Education (AIDE) and shifted her course to AB English, which she wasn't able to finish due to her busy showbiz schedule. She is currently enrolled at the University of the Philippines Open University taking up her Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Studies.

2. Kim Chiu (Bride for Rent; P326M)

       Kim Chiu enjoys traveling, extreme sports, shopping, and recreational activities like equestrianism. The fourth child of five siblings, she is Chinese-Filipino. She frequently moved residencies as a child, raised mainly in the Philippine Visayas; locating in Tacloban, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos City, Mindoro and back to Cebu City. Being multilingual, she can speak Cebuano, Tagalog, English, with some proficiency in Waray, Mandarin Chinese and Hokkien. Due to her family situation and her mother's abandonment when she was nine years old, she mostly grew up with her paternal grandmother and siblings. She attended Cebu Cherish School, joined various extracurricular activities and worked as a cashier in her aunt's boutique.

3. Sarah Geronimo (Maybe this Time; P134M)

 

 

 

        Sarah Geronimo, born Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo; July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer and actress. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Manila, she attained popularity after winning the Star for a Night singing competition on television in 2003. She substantiated the fame with the release of her first album in the same year titled Popstar: A Dream Come True, when it became the best-selling debut album of all-time in the country. Following the success of the record, she staged her first major solo concert at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. At the age of 17, the singer became the youngest solo artist to have filled the well-renowned coliseum.

4. Solenn Heussaff (Da Possessed; P122M)

 

 

 

        Solenn Heusaff became one of the fan favorites in the reality show. She was also one of the most controversial castaways and even became one of the trending topics on Facebook and other social networking sites during the airing of the show. She ended up being one of the top three finalists alongside Ervic Vijandre and Akihiro Sato. The latter was declared the winner. Before she entered showbiz, she was an endorser of several products in and outside the country. She is currently endorsing Vitress Hair Solutions, Asian Secrets, Argentina, Century Tuna, Greenwich Pasta and Robinsons Land Corporation.

5. Nadine Lustre (Diary ng Panget; P116M)

 

 

 

        Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (born October 31, 1993 in Quezon City), better known as Nadine Lustre, is a Filipina actress, TV host and singer. She is best known for her role as Eya Rodriguez in the film adaptation of Diary ng Panget and as Georgina Evangelista in the television remake of the Bagets film series. She was a member and oftentimes lead vocalist of the all-female group called Pop Girls. Eventually, she left the group and became a solo singer.

Who is More Believable: Claudine Barretto or Gretchen Barretto

Claudine Barretto is a multi-awarded film and television actress, entrepreneur and product endorser from the Philippines.

 

Gretchen Barretto is a Filipina actress from the Philippines. She has a daughter named Dominique, with common-law partner and billionaire businessman Tony Cojuangco.

Who is Sexier: KC Concepcion or LJ Reyes

KC Concepcion is an actress and singer from the Philippines who is currently a National Ambassador Against Hunger of the UN's World Food Programme.

Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck.

Who is a Better Host: Toni Gonzaga or Alex Gonzaga

Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host, and actress. She started her career in GMA Network then later moved to ABS-CBN in 2005.

Alex Gonzaga is a Filipina actress, comedian and television host. She started her career on ABS-CBN's sitcom. She transferred to TV5 and became one of the main hosts of a talk show.

Who is a Better Actress: Kylie Padilla or Louise Delos Reyes

Kylie Nicole Padilla is an Australian-Filipino actress. She is the daughter of Filipino action star Robin Padilla and cousin of actor Daniel Padilla. She is a GMA Network contract star known for playing the role of Erenea in Joaquin Bordado.

Louise Delos Reyes is a Filipina actress. She was 15 years old when she started acting in the show Lipgloss. One of her earlier big breaks was when she starred in Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts and in her first lead role Alakdana as Adana.

7 Real Names of Filipina Celebrities Revealed Part 2

Changing names is a normal procedure when someone enters showbiz. It is regularly practiced for convenience. Some have already star studded names; thereby, a minor change has to be done with their birth names. Some have totally changed their birth names to the point of oblivion for the purpose of becoming one day famous stars in their own right. Here is my list of the real names of Filipina celebrities.

1. Bea Alonzo aka Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom

        Bea Alonzo (born October 17, 1987 Cainta, Rizal, Philippines), is a Filipina film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents. She (Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom in real life) was born on October 17, 1987 in Philippines. Her father is British, and her mother is a Filipina. Her parents separated when she was four. She graduated grade 7 at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School Quezon City. She attended The Fisher Valley College in Taguig, Ususan Elementary School in Ususan and Colegio de Sta Ana in Nueva Ecija.

2. Jessy Mendiola aka Jessica Mendiola Tawile

        Jessy Mendiola Tawile (born December 3, 1992), popularly known as Jessy Mendiola, is a Filipino actress. She played the role of Maria Mercedes in the remake of the 1995 Mexican telenovela Maria Mercedes. She was born in Dubai where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings, of a Filipino mother and a half Lebanese, half British father. She was three years old when her mother moved and brought her and her elder sister, Pamela, to the Philippines. Her mother left her father due to his infidelity. Her younger sister, Megan, was born in Mexico where her parents reconciled but eventually separated again because of unknown reasons. She remains in contact with her father, who now works overseas as a marine anthropologist. She studied in Far Eastern University.

3. Heart Evangelista aka Love Marie Ongpauco

        Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), better known by her stage name Heart Evangelista, is a Filipina actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and endorser. Her foundation aims to help children with respiratory diseases, and she is also a spokesperson for Philippine Animal Welfare Society. Her current beau is Senator Chiz Escudero.

4. Toni Gonzaga aka Celestine Cruz Gonzaga

        Celestine Cruz "Toni" Gonzaga (born January 20, 1984), better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host, and actress. She started her career in GMA Network then later moved to ABS-CBN in 2005. She hosts the entertainment talk show The Buzz, and the reality shows Pinoy Big Brother and The Voice of the Philippines. She is also a co-host and a performer in the musical variety show ASAP.

5. Cristine Reyes aka Ara Marie Cristine Reyes

        Ara Marie Cristine Reyes (born on February 5, 1989 in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines), better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck. She is managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN. She has since taken part in different ABS-CBN shows, including Kahit Isang Saglit (2008) and the eponymous title role in Eva Fonda (2009).

6. Sam Pinto aka Samuelle Lynne Acosta

        Samuelle Lynne Acosta "Sam" Pinto (born December 11, 1989) is a Filipino actress and commercial model. She became known to people after being a part of the reality series, Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. Originally a House B housemate, she moved to House A after a week of her stay inside Big Brother's House. She has been saved by her fans through voting on several eviction nights before finally getting the boot on the night of January 9, 2010.

7. Anne Curtis aka Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith

        Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis-Smith or simply Anne Curtis (born 17 February 1985 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia), is a Filipino-Australian beauty queen, actress, television host, recording artist, and VJ in the Philippines. She had starred in several television series, which include Hiram (2004–2005), Kampanerang Kuba (2005), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006–2007) and Dyosa (2008), and has hosted the noontime show It's Showtime. As of 2014, she portrays the iconic Komiks character Dyesebel in Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel.