The second season of “Agimat ng Agila” that premiered last Saturday promised more amazing scenes involving Senator Bong Revilla and his new leading lady, Rabiya Mateo.
Both Senator Bong and Rabiya had to prepare extensively for the role. Bong has more stunts and Rabiya gets to do martial arts.
Sanya Lopez, who was Senator Bong’s leading lady in the first season, has a special participation in the second book of the action-fantasy series.
“Agimat ng Agila” also has Benjie Paras, Elizabeth Oropesa and Gardo Versoza in the cast.
Rico Gutierrez remains the director of the series.
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As a show of support, Donny played the piano and sang a duet with his ka-love team Belle.
BELLE MARIANO
The hottest new tandem in town is Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, who were paired first in “He’s Into Her” (2021).
They were then paired in “Love Is Color Blind,” which premiered in.
Donny, 23, graduated from Brent International School. He is the son of actress Marical Laxa and management expert Anthony Pangilinan.
Although they have no project together yet, Donny appeared in Belle’s concert last Saturday, “Daylight,” where he sang a duet with her and even played the piano. Needless to say, their fans were thrilled.
Belle expressed her gratitude to Donny for appearing in her first solo show. Donny, a recording artist who also plays the guitar, said he is only to happy to support her dream.
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Maricel Pangilinan revealed it was Donny who did the research that led her to accept her role in GMA’s top series, “Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune.”
Maricel rarely accepts TV or movie offers. She is a content mom and wife who is also into sports and other enriching activities.
DONNY PANGILINAN
“When Donny read the series’ storyline, he told her to consider the offer,” Maricel related.
“Am I glad I listened to him.”
The actress said she enjoys very much working with the “Mano Po Legacy” cast which includes Barbie Forteza, Sunshine Cruz, Almira Muhlach, David Chua and Victor Basa, plus Boots Anson-Roa.
Maricel’s dad is former action star Tony Ferrer and her mom is the still beautiful Imelda Ilanan.
“Mano Po Legacy” is under the direction of Ian Lorenos.
The second unit director and creative manager is Easy Ferrer.
It was conceptualized by Jose Javier Reyes, who is also the series’ creative head.
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Some 12 years ago, singer-composer Yeng Constantino had for an ardent suitor in the person of “It’s Showtime” host Ryan Bang.
But the courtship ended abruptly.
“Ewan kung bakit, bigla na lang siyang tumigil,” recalled Yeng, “Nasaktan ako, kahit papaano.”
This was many years before her husband, musician Victor Asuncion, came into her life.
He and Yeng share the same love for music. Victor or Yan — as he is called by family and friends — was the worship leader in their church.
To date, Yeng’s song, “Salamat,” remains popular.
But our favorite is “Paano Ba ang Magmahal?”
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Ryan is now 30 years old.
The “It’s Showtime” host has come a long way. We remember interviewing him many years ago. He proudly told me that his father was a taxi driver in Korea and that they did not have their own home.
Now, not only has he bought his own home and established several businesses, including a restaurant and salon, in the country, but he has also bought a house for his parents.
Ryan also said it was his dream to finish school and get a diploma. But when Ryan wanted to try his luck in the Philippines, his dad immediately gave him his permission.
He has asked his parents to join him in the Philippines, however, they have opted to stay in South Korea.
For that, he salutes his parents.
When it comes to his personal life, Ryan, in Tagalog, said, ”Darating siya. Maghihintay lang ako.”
Ryan expresses himself fluently in Tagalog.
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Joshua Garcia has admitted that he had a crush on Janella Salvador, who was his leading lady in “The Killer Bride.” And she knew it.
He never had the guts to act on his feelings, though.
“Mas importante kasi sa akin ang friendship namin,” said Joshua. “And I’m happy, she has found her true love (referring to Marcus Paterson, with whom Janella has a one-year-old son, Jude Trevor).”
Joshua and Janella are together again in the much-anticipated series, “Darna,” which has Jane de Leon playing the title role. Janella plays Valentina, Darna’s nemesis.
Asked if it’s true that “Darna” director Chito Roño is not satisfied with Janella’s performance, Joshua said he has no idea.
