JUST asking: Did we hear it right that presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos refused to be interviewed by Jessica Soho because he believes that she has always been anti-Marcos?
Well, those who accepted Jessica’s invitation — Vice President Leni Robredo, Senators Ping Lacson and Manny Pacquiao and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno — all got their chance to reach voters.
And how was the interview with the four?
“Jessica seems satisfied,” said a kibitzer, before adding, “I, for one, like it.”
Jessica’s interview with the four happened on Saturday, January 22.
***
Well, former Senator Bongbong had his chance to be interviewed yesterday, January 24.
He, along with the other four presidentiables, participated in “The 2022 Presidentiables One-on-One Interviews with Boy Abunda” which is aired until Friday, January 28 on the The Boy Abunda Talk Channel on YouTube and the Kapamilya Channel.
As we all know, it’s a good three months before Halalan 2022 on May 9.
***
Back in town from the US where spent his 30th birthday is Alden Richards.
He is currently preparing for his documentary concert, “ForwARd,” which will be streamed on January 30.
Proceeds from the sale of the tickets will fund scholarships.
Next, Alden is scheduled to team up with Bea Alonzo in a project.
Alden admits he has long been a fan of Bea. And it has been his dream to work with her.
“Bukod sa magaling na artista, mabait pa siya,” said Alden.
***
‘Mabait siya at gentleman. Sabi niya sa akin to just relax, even in our most daring scenes. Most of all, magaling siya — Louise delos Reyes’
It was difficult at first for Louise de los Reyes to do the sexy scenes in “The Wife,” where she is paired with Diego Loyzaga.
But she had no choice, as it was her agreement with Viva’s big boss, Vic del Rosario, that she will have some daring assignments.
“Na-realize ko ngayon na sa simula ka lang makakaramdam ng kaba. The next time you do it, ayos na,” she confessed.
Louise said she is glad that Diego is her leading man.
“Mabait siya at gentleman. Sabi niya sa akin to just relax, even in our most daring scenes. Most of all, magaling siya,” Louise said.
***
Louise plans to have a house built for her family once she has saved enough money.
She grew up in Cavite and she had always wondered how it is to live in Manila.
“At gusto ko, magandang ayos ng bahay,” she further stated. “That’s why I keep asking my family na magtipid kami. And they are cooperating with me.”
***
Khalil Ramos is a good photographer, aside from being a good singer and dancer, too.
He started his career as a singer. He recorded an album under Star Magic following his second-place win in “Pilipinas Got Talent” in 2011. Acting projects followed, starting with “Princess and I” with Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil.
It was much later, after transferring to GMA, that he was paired with Gabbi Garcia, his girlfriend.
Khalil and Gabby are now two of the new members of GMA Artists Center’s Sparkle.
The couple will soon be seen in “Love You Stranger.”
***
Rico Gutierrez is back directing the second season of “Agimat ng Agila,” topbilled by Senator Bong Revilla.
The new season will feature the senator with two beauty queens, Rabiya Mateo and MJ Lastimosa. Sanya Lopez returns in the series as Senator Bong’s original leading lady.
Still in the cast, too, are Elizabeth Oropesa, Benjie Paras and Michelle Dee. Plus Gardo Versoza.
***
There is more good news in the second season of “Agimat ng Agila.” Aside from the addition of Rabiya and MJ, there will also be new villains, one of which is nature itself. How is this?
“Ito ang abangan ng manonood,” Senator Bong said. “Iba ang dating. Ibang adventure.
“Nang unang makita ko ang mga nabanggit na eksena, I was stunned. I felt my role levelling up,” he added, “Ako mismo, excited nang mapanood itong Book 2 ng ‘Agimat ng Agila’.”
