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Post by jullie on Jan 10, 2010 11:45:26 GMT 8
Hero woos Angel POP ARAZZI By Nathalie M. Tomada (The Freeman) Updated January 08, 2010 12:00 AM Everyday hero is in love with a “superheroine”. Sounds like a movie plot? I’m actually referring to CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida, who is reportedly seriously wooing actress Angel Locsin. A favorite subject of many “testosterone-fueled” fantasies, Angel first became popular by portraying superheroine roles in GMA 7 fantaseryes, the most memorable of which was “Darna”—the highest-rated show in primetime history. The news about the Efren-Angel courtship broke out when (the now ABS-CBN talent) Angel was interviewed on “The Buzz” last Sunday. It was followed by Efren’s confirmation on GMA 7’s “24 Oras” last Tuesday. The 28-year-old Efren, we learned, has been smitten with the 24-year-old Angel since 2004. He apparently harbored this crush through the years, even admitting to praying over it. So, when he finally met Angel on a flight to the US last November—she to the International Emmys and he to the CNN awarding ceremonies—it must have felt like an answered prayer. Knowing what we know of this actress, who’s also known for her own nonstop charity work, we could safely deduce that Angel reacted towards Efren like a starstruck fan herself, perhaps heaping praises on Efren for his heroic feat just like any proud Pinoy would do. He, after all, rose from poverty and troubled youth to be an award-winning teacher and personal hero to hundreds of underprivileged kids thanks to his innovative pushcart classroom. Obviously, Efren gleaned enough encouragement from that serendipitous encounter to pursue the lovely Angel. Efren has already taken the next big step by visiting Angel’s abode and facing her father to express his intentions to court in earnest. Angel, who is said to be still smarting from her breakup with fellow actor Luis Manzano, offered an answer already. And it doesn’t sound like a rebuff to me. Here’s what she said: “Dahil nga magulo ang buhay ko dahil nasa showbiz ako, ayokong ‘yong hope na mabibigay niya sa mga tao maapektuhan dahil sa akin. Sinabi ko sa kanya kung ready na ba siya na harapin ‘yong mga iyon... Gusto ko friendship muna. Kilalanin niya muna ako.” This story is currently ranked as the most read item this week in the entertainment news portal Pep.ph, spawning follow-ups including an interview with Luis, as expected, and eliciting hundreds of comments. “Has popularity gone to his head?” one posted. Another wondered if Efren, who never ever had a girlfriend, read into the meaning of that chance encounter more than he was supposed to. Some simply didn’t like how Efren and Angel would look together from what we gathered in the reactions in sulit.com.ph’s online poll: Do you like Efren Peñaflorida for Angel Locsin? It seems that whatever his merits are, they’re simply eclipsed by his lack of movie star appeal. The media babies that we are, overfed with stereotypes, we hanker for superstar-in-the-making Angel to end up, in reel and real life, with the likes of her past boyfriends Oyo Boy Sotto and Manzano, who is reportedly trying to win her back. There are also some of us rooting for Efren to go get the girl. “It must be God’s will,” Efren himself said of that chance meeting that started the ball rolling, so to speak, on “24 Oras.” And as the film “V for Vendetta” puts it: there are no coincidences, only the illusion of coincidence. (Team Efren, anyone?) While this news has the elements of a movie story, I hope, however, that this plays out in privacy. In that way, the guy, who wears his heart on his sleeve, avoids the vicious showbiz trap, wherein this issue can be exploited to generate controversy. For the pride he has given us last year, let’s all hope for our CNN Hero of the Year (and make that for the rest of us as well) the best in life and in love this year. www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539042&publicationSubCategoryId=51
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Post by jullie on Jan 10, 2010 11:47:17 GMT 8
Is Angel still with talent manager Becky Aguila? January 9, 2010, 3:03pm Dealing not only with predicted reunion with ex-boyfriend Luis Manzano and imploring the friendship-first-clause with suitor CNN Hero Efren Peñaflorida, Angel Locsin also has to deal with rumors saying that she is out of talent manager Becky Aguila’s management. In her statement in Pep.ph, Angel intriguingly commented, “Hindi ko masasagot ‘yan, ‘saka hindi na muna ako magko-comment tungkol diyan.” Angel will soon be seen in “Kokey” with Vhong Navarro, and another soap pairing her for the first time with John Lloyd Cruz. www.mb.com.ph/articles/237671/is-angel-still-with-talent-manager-becky-aguila
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Post by jullie on Jan 10, 2010 11:48:28 GMT 8
Who will win Angel's heart? SHOWBIZ DRIBBLE By Salve V. Asis (The Freeman) Updated January 10, 2010 12:00 AM CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida’s traditional approach to courtship must be a new experience for Angel Locsin. Efren is not a showbiz person, and his style of wooing his lady love is, by showbiz standards, old-fashioned. I’m sure not one of Angel’s ex-boyfriends had gone to the extent of meeting her father and announcing his intention to court his daughter. Well, Efren did. Did that make an impact on Angel? Perhaps, but as she said, it’s too early to tell. “My life is topsy-turvy because I’m in showbiz, and there will be many people who are going to be affected,” Angel revealed in a TV interview. “What I want right now is friendship, get to know each other more.” Efren says he’s willing to wait. “I’m prepared for whatever may happen,” he says. So how does Angel’s ex, Luis Manzano, feel about all this? On camera, he professes to be unperturbed and even put in a good word for Efren. But according to Angel, Luis visited her in the dressing room of ABS-CBN and they had a conversation that was less than amiable. “Nakakainis” was how she described their talk, although she did not elaborate. But wait, there’s one other guy in the picture! The buzz is that Parokya Ni Edgar’s lead vocalist, Chito Miranda, is also angling for Angel. Chito is fresh from a split with girlfriend Kaye Abad, and apparently is eager to move on. So who will win Angel’s heart? Efren, the international celebrity? Chito, the rocker? Or Luis, the comebacking ex? www.philstar.com/ArticlePrinterFriendly.aspx?articleId=539583
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 7:32:30 GMT 8
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda (The Philippine Star) Updated January 11, 2010 12:00 AM 2009 a big year for Angel2009 was a big year for Angel Locsin. In her Twitter account, Angel summed up everything: “Sarap balikan ang mga nangyari. Mga pangyayari na nagpatibay sa akin.” She had a monster hit of a teleserye in Only You opposite Sam Milby. She also got a nomination in the Best Single Performance by an Actress for her portrayal in Lobo at the International Emmy Awards. Her Shop and Share Project which benefited Ondoy and Pepeng victims is a success. But the happy events in her life was punctuated with her breakup from longtime boyfriend Luis Manzano. Until now, Angel is mum about the real reason for the break-up. She and Luis have remained friends. Angel is the big crush of CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida. Angel is set to do a TV series Si Kokey at Ako opposite Vhong Navarro. This is another girl who is so blessed because she shares her blessings with people and the world. She lives up to her name Angel! www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539812&publicationSubCategoryId=70
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 7:37:44 GMT 8
Luis Manzano gets grilled about Angel Locsin at E-Live farewellGlen P. Sibonga Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:40 AM Bagama't isa sa mga hosts ng Entertainment Live si Luis Manzano, hindi siya nakaligtas sa pang-iintriga ng mga co-hosts niyang sina Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez at Mariel Rodriguez. Isang special interview ang isinagawa ng E-Live girls kay Luis kahapon, January 9, kaugnay sa ex-girlfriend nitong si Angel Locsin. Nataon pa ito sa huling araw ni Luis sa E-Live dahil magiging busy na ito sa malapit nang ipalabas na bagong talent show ng ABS-CBN, ang Pilipinas Got Talent, kung saan isa si Luis sa mga hosts along with Billy Crawford. Lalong umigting ang isyung Luis at Angel dahil sa pagsulpot ng mga bagong manliligaw ng award-winning actress. Isa rito ay ang 2009 CNN Hero of the Year na si Efren Peñaflorida. Kinausap pa nga raw mismo ni Efren ang tatay ni Angel. Nandiyan din ang vocalist ng bandang Parokya ni Edgar na si Chito Miranda, pero pinabulaanan ni Angel na nanliligaw sa kanya ito. Close friends lang daw sila ni Chito lalo na't ito sa barkadahang Ampalaya Anonymous na naging Calamansi Anonymous. Ito'y isang grupong itinayo ni Angel para sa mga celebrities at mga non-showbiz friends na nakaranas ng recent breakups. Kasama dito sina Cristine Reyes, Bubbles Paraiso, Maxene Magalona, Champ Lui-Pio ng bandang Hale at Bianca King. Mukha namang hindi pahuhuli si Luis kina Efren at Chito dahil nag-uumpisa na namang manuyo ito kay Angel para ituloy ang kanilang naputol na relasyon. REAL REASON FOR BREAKUP. Sinimulan ni Toni ang pagtatanong kay Luis, at once and for all sana ay makukuha na ang sagot kung bakit naghiwalay sila ni Angel. Pero di pa rin pinagbigyan ito ng co-host. "Sa amin kasi ni Angel, we started out na even if showbiz kami, we chose to keep it very, very private. Wala naman kaming pino-promote na pelikula, pino-promote na serye. So, lahat ng mga pinagdaanan namin, as much as possible we would like to keep it between ourselves," pakiusap ni Luis. "It was a very, very personal issue. And especially lahat ng mga naglabasang issue, walang katotohanan yun. Kahit ako nagulat sa mga ganung isyu. It's betwen Angel and I kung anuman yung naging problema naming dalawa." NOT THREATENED BY ANGEL'S NEW SUITORS. Si Bianca naman ang sumunod na nagtanong. Ayon sa morenang TV host, "Si Angel na ang sumagot sa kanyang VTR na you are communicating. Since you are communicating right now, how do you feel na maraming nagpaparamdam kay Angel? Like nandiyan ang panliligaw ni Ef [Efren Peñaflorida] o kung sinu-sino pa mang nandiyan sa tabi. Nate-threatened ka ba?" "You know, nung kami pa nga ni Angel, it was one of those things na alam ko na pag magkasama kami sa mall, o kahit saan man, I know for a fact na at least ninety-nine percent of the guys na nakikita ko, admire Angel. At yung one percent kahit na siguro gay ay talagang ina-admire pa rin siya dahil sa kanyang kagandahan at sa kanyang puso. "If I feel being threatened? Ayokong isipin yun. Ang sa akin is we're starting all over again. So, might as well start the right way. Ayokong isipin yung mga external factors na yun na ganyan dahil makakagulo lang yun kung anuman yung gusto naming ayusin or kung ano ang gusto kong mangyari between us. "Ang sa akin it's between Angel and I. Wala namang kinalaman kung sinuman [ang nanliligaw kay Angel]. That doesn't mean na wala akong respeto sa kanila." WINNING ANGEL BACK. Tanong naman ni Mariel, "Sinabi mo na kanina na binabalikan mo si Angel..." "Yes," sambit ni Luis bilang kumpirmasyon na nanliligaw nga ulit siya kay Angel. What are you doing to win her back? "The basic things. We have been spending time with each other. Sabi nga namin start from scratch. It's a new year, might as well start in a very, very fresh way. Hopefully, with a fresh start, everything turns out well. And we'll be back to being the normal kulit at kiti." When you said na babalikan mo siya, was it because may competition? "No, it's the alpha male syndrome na pag may pumoporma na automatic feeling mo pag-aari mo. It's not like that. Nung nag-uusap pa lang kami ni Angel, even before pa may mga naglabasan, e, we were talking about it." "Mahal niya talaga si Angel," ang tangi na lang nasambit ni Mariel. GOODBYE TO E-LIVE FOR LUIS. Mga mensahe naman ng pamamaalam ang sumunod na ipinaabot nina Toni, Mariel at Bianca kay Luis dahil pansamantala nga munang iiwan nito ang pagho-host sa E-Live para mag-concentrate sa Pilipinas Got Talent. "Mahal na mahal ka ng Entertaiment Live. Kaming lahat dito we love you, we will support you. And congratulations sa Pilipinas Got Talent," ani Toni. "We will miss you," emosyonal na sabi naman ni Mariel Dagdag pa ni Bianca, "We love you Luis. We're so proud of you. Mag-text ka pa rin sa amin, okay?" www.pep.ph/news/24341/Luis-Manzano-gets-grilled-about-Angel-Locsin-at-E-Live-farewell/1/2
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 7:41:10 GMT 8
www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/6208/Luis-Manzano-wants-Angel-Locsin-back.aspxLuis Manzano wants Angel Locsin backby Bernie Franco | January 11, 2010 1:29 AM | Share this article Kumpirmado na nais balikan ni Luis Manzano ang ex-girlfriend na si Angel Locsin. Unang kinumpirma ito ni Luis noong Sabado, January 9, sa showbiz-oriented talk show nitong Entertainment Live. Nang tinanong siya ng co-host niyang si Mariel Rodriguez kung nililigawan niyang muli si Angel, ang direktang sagot ni Luis, “Yes. Hopefully with the fresh start, everything turns out well and well be back to being the normal kulit (Luis) and kiti (Angel),” referring to the terms of endearment ng dalawa nang mag-on pa sila. Sa panayam sa kanya ng The Buzz, sinabi ni Luis na pareho nilang inaayos ang kanilang relasyon. “I would like to think na we’re working on it. Happy? Ako I am. Hopefully naman siya rin. In general we’re working on it,” paliwanag ng aktor. Nang tanungin naman siya kung bakit nais niyang magkabalikan sila, ani Luis, “You realize kung ano ‘yung mga napagdaanan n’yo. You realize—at least ako—I realized her worth and napag-usapan na namin ‘yan.” Sa POV (Points, Opinions, Violent Reactions) portion ng The Buzz, sinabi ni Kris Aquino na saksi siya sa ginagawang effort ni Luis para magkabalikan sila ni Angel. Aniya pa, aside from Angel ay nililigawan din ng actor-host ang ama ni Angel ngayon dahil isa siya umano sa mga nagulat nang magkahiwalay sila ng anak. Ibinahagi naman ni Ruffa Gutierrez ang malamang mensahe na ipinadala sa kanya ni Luis hinggil sa pagnanais niyang balikan si Angel. “I’m trying to win her back and make up for my mistakes in the past. Na-realize ko she’s a good girl worth fighting for,” laman ng text message.
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 7:48:44 GMT 8
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 8:02:28 GMT 8
www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539731&publicationSubCategoryId=96Sino sa tingin mo ang tatanghaling Box Office Queen sa taong 2009? Ito ang latest poll sa entertainment website na PEP. Ang sagot ng marami : si Sarah Geronimo. Pinataob niya sina Ai-Ai delas Alas 5.64 %, Eugene Domingo 23.76 %, Sarah Geronimo 50.60 % and Sharon Cuneta 7.01 %. Sa box-office king, si John Lloyd Cruz naman ang choice ng karamihan. Magka-partner sina Sarah at John Lloyd sa pelikulang You Changed My Life na sequel ng A Very Special Love na kumita ng limpak-limpak na salapi noong nakaraang taon. At base sa record, ang nasabing pelikula ang may pinaka-malaking kita sa lahat ng pelikulang Tagalog na ipinalabas last year. Kaya talagang malakas ang laban nina Sarah at John Lloyd NA maging box office king and queen uli, respectively. Last year, sila na ang nakakuha ng nasabing title para nga sa first team up nila together na A Very Special Love. Malakas ang clamor na magsama uli sina Sarah at John Lloyd sa pelikula. Ang daming kinikilig sa kanila. Pero kailangan munang maghintay sa kanila. May ibang pelikulang gagawin ang dalawa. Si Sarah, sinabi niya sa isang interview na tuloy na ang pelikula nila ni Judy Ann Santos at isang project naman with Bea Alonzo and Angel Locsin ang balitang gagawin ng aktor na maraming nakakapansin na parang nagiging untidy lately.
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 8:05:03 GMT 8
Luis kayang palambutin kahit batong-puso SANGA-SANGANDILA Ni Veronica R. Samio (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated January 11, 2010 12:00 AM Sa biglaang tingin, mukha ngang mababalik muli ang closeness nina Angel Locsin at Luis Manzano. Lahat ay ginagawa ni Luis para mapalapit muli sa dating nobya. Narung dalhan niya ito ng doughnut. At kahit hindi nagtagumpay ang una niyang lakad dahil hindi siya nito hinarap, hindi siya nawalan ng lakas ng loob. Bumalik siya kinabukasan at nagdala naman ng spaghetti. This time, hinarap na siya ng dating girlfriend. Pero kung lilimiin, parang matabang nang makipagbalikan si Angel kay Luis. At the most, puwedeng mabalik ang kanilang friendship pero siguro hindi ang kanilang relasyon. Pero sabi nga ni Gov. Vilma Santos, persistent ang kanyang anak. Kapag pinangatawanan nito, mapaglulubag nito maging ang pinaka-matigas na puso. Aber, tingnan nga natin kung uubrang muli ang charm ni Luis kay Angel? At sana kung hindi man, they can be the best of friends again. www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539733&publicationSubCategoryId=96
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 8:27:42 GMT 8
The Buzz [1.10.10]
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Post by nicky on Jan 11, 2010 9:06:12 GMT 8
Please VOTE for @143redangel (Angel Locsin)Angel Locsin was nominated for a Shorty Award! (Twitter's International Celebrity Award) ow.ly/1mQSVMI nominate @143redangel for a Shorty Award in #celebrity because... TWEET your VOTE!!![/color]
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Post by jullie on Jan 12, 2010 8:31:33 GMT 8
by Beth Gelena Monday, 11 January 2010 18:52 INAMIN ni Luis Manzano na gusto niyang magkabalikan sila ng ex-GF na si Angel Locsin at totoong nililigawan niya ulit ang young actress. Sa The Buzz ay nagpahayag si Luis na pareho nilang inaayos ang kanilang relasyon. “I would like to think na we’re working on it. Happy? Ako I am. Hopefully naman siya rin. In general we’re working on it,” say ni Luis. Sa tanong kung bakit gusto niyang balikan si Angel, sagot ni Luis: “You realize kung ano ‘yung mga napag-daanan n’yo. You realize, at least ako, I realized her worth and napag-usapan na namin ‘yan.” Binasa rin ni Ruffa Gutierrez ang text message ni Luis sa kanya na gustong makipagbalikan si Angel na, “I’m trying to win her back and make up for my mistakes in the past. Na-realize ko she’s a good girl worth fighting for.” Ayon naman kay Angel, maayos na silang nag-uusap ni Luis at hindi raw niya alam kung panliligaw ulit ang ginagawa ni Luis. Ang importante ay maayos ang kanilang pag-uusap at kinalimutan na ang mga nangyari noon. Ikinuwento din ng young actress na madalas siyang dalawin ni Luis sa kanyang dressing room at pumupunta rin daw sa kanilang bahay. Nagkausap na rin sila ni Ate Vi nu’ng mag-dinner sila nina Kris Aquino, Ruffa at Luis. Ayon sa kanya, na-touch siya nang sabihin ni Ate Vi na nami-miss siya ang young actress especially nu’ng holiday season at tinanong pa kung kailan sila magkikita ulit. May chance bang mag-kabalikan sila ni Luis kapag si Ate Vi na ang namagitan sa kanilang reconciliation? “I don’t know actually. Basta ngayon I am happy na ok kami. Kasi siyempre na-miss ko rin ‘yung pa-milya niya. Ang lungkot din kasi nu’ng hindi kami nakakapag-usap dati,” sagot ni Angel. www.journal.com.ph/index.php/showbiz-tsismis/543-shaina-halatang-iniiwasan-si-john
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Post by jullie on Jan 12, 2010 8:39:49 GMT 8
Top 10 Filipino Movies in 2009From WikiPilipinas: The Hip 'n Free Philippine Encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search In 2009, a mix of comedy drama and love stories filled the top ten list for Filipino Movies category. Here are the top 10 films that generated blockbuster hits and awards that amplified Filipino pride. Ploning The official entry for Best Foreign Language Film in the 81st Academy Awards, Ploning is the movie starred by Judy Ann Santos and other notable local comedians like Eugene Domingo. It bagged a lot of awards in the local scene aside from its international recognition. The story is about a Cuyo Palawan native girl’s hidden feelings for a man. It is romance, drama and comedy combined in a single film with good cinematography. In My Life The comeback film of Vilma Santos, In My Life is a story of a mother with a son who had to come to terms with a terminal illness and his sexuality while he is staying abroad. The real life son of Vilma Santos portrayed the same role in the movie and was partnered with hot matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz. Kimmy Dora From the trailer to the actual movie, Kimmy Dora is a phenomenal comedy hit. It’s about a story of two sisters, Kimmy and Dora, sons of Luisito Go Dong Hae. Directed by Joyce Bernal, this is the first debut movie of Eugene Domingo. Cameo roles of famous Filipino hunks such as Zanjoe Marudo, Baron Geisler, Vhong Navarro and many others were seen the movie. They did this in support of friend and colleague Piolo Pascual who produced the film. This film was also produced by heartthrob actor Piolo Pascual. Ded na Si Lolo Ded na si Lolo is not just another funny film. It is also a comedy drama directed by Soxy Topacio. This film was shortlisted by the Film Academy of the Philippines to be one of the films considered to represent the coutnry in the 2010 prestigious Oscars. It portrays in comedic fashion the traditions and supersitions governing funerals and deaths in the Philippines. You Changed My Life After John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo’s successful team up in A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life was the equally successful sequel, which continues to chronicle the love story between Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro. Tests in their relationship ensued in this film, which was also capped off with a very happy and tingling romantic ending. T2 T2 stands for Tenement 2. This is horror film by Star Cinema starred by no less than the Philippine Diamond Star Maricel Soriano. Also notable is the performance of Mica de la Cruz, who plays the role of Angeli, the little girl who sees the evil spirits lurking in the Tenement. Also impressive are the visual effects, which surpassed previous horror movies. Love Me Again
The success of Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual in their TV tandem in Only You was followed shortly by this film. Love Me Again, directed by Rory Quintos, was premiered in Los Angeles, shot in Bukidnon and Australia. The unique Filipino flavor was infused even in the scenes taken in Australia, topped off with the sizzling love story of Migo and Arah (played by Pascual and Locsin respectively).When I Met U Joel Lamangan directed this very successful movie. This was the second collaboration of KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez, one of the unique love team tie ups between rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network. This film was for GMA films, and is an extremely romantic story between Jenny, a promodizer and Benjie a cargo pilot. Sundo This suspense thriller made it in the top 10 list because of its star studded cast (Robin Padilla, Iza Calzado, Katrina Halili and Rhian Ramos). Released in March 18, 2009, it involves an intricate discovery of deaths similar to the plot of Final Destination. Violent scenes did not keep the viewers from watching this very breath-taking film. en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Top_10_Filipino_Movies_in_2009
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Post by angelcharmz on Jan 12, 2010 8:47:04 GMT 8
Efren’s ‘love letter’ to Angel By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ January 10, 2010, 2:37pmEfren Penaflorida’s message for Angel Locsin written at the back of his calling card was revealed on “Entertainment Live.” It is recalled that the two first met at the airport on Nov. 19, 2009 when Efren was on his way to the CNN Heroes event while Angel was en route to the International Emmy Awards. The letter read: “Dear Ms. Colmenares, I’ve always been praying for you and I will always pray for you. Let me be your distant warrior. God heard me when I met you unexpectedly today. Please continue your noble service. I admire you for that. Sincerely, Efren.” In an interview with ABS-CBN, the self-confessed no-girlfriend-since-birth CNN Hero of 2009 said he has been “waiting for one great love na ibibigay sa’kin.” Should he and Angel end up as husband and wife in the end, Efren assured that “mamahalin ko siya nang buong-buo.” www.mb.com.ph/articles/237759/efren-s-love-letter-angel
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Post by angelcharmz on Jan 12, 2010 9:01:59 GMT 8
Luis admits courting Angel Locsin again
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MANILA, Philippines Actor-host Luis Manzano has finally admitted that he is courting former sweetheart actress Angel Locsin again.
In a message he sent to "The Buzz" host Ruffa Gutierrez, Manzano confirmed that he is doing his best to win back the heart of Locsin. "I'm trying to win her back and make up for my mistakes in the past. Na-realize ko she's a good girl worth fighting for," Manzano said. Gutierrez even revealed that Manzano started to think of pursuing Locsin again while he was shooting "In My Life" in New York.
"Siguro, marami pa lang siyang iniisip noon and he just want to be sure of himself," Gutierrez added.
In an interview with Entertainment Live last Saturday (January 9), Manzano said that he is hoping to have a fresh start with his former love.
"I would like to think na we're working on it," Manzano said. "[Am I] Happy? Ako, I am. Hopefully naman, siya din. In general, we are working on it." No competition
Manzano reportedly became persistent in wooing Locsin again after reports surfaced that 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida was pursuing the actress.
But in a previous interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Locsin shot down speculations that there's an on-going battle between her new suitor and former boyfriend Manzano.
"Wala namang competition. Kami naman ni Efren, sinabi ko naman mas maganda kung maging friends muna kami. Kilalanin muna ang isa't isa ng maayos para kung may makita siyang hindi magandang ugali sa akin ay makapag-back-out siya agad," Locsin told abs-cbnNEWS.com.
She added that she wouldn’t want to give anybody false hopes, especially Peñaflorida, who gained international recognition for his efforts in educating out-of-school Filipino youth.
Locsin also assured the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year she will always have her support.
"Nandito naman ako, at sinusuportahan ko ang project niya [para] sa mga kabataan. Kailan lang, nilabas ko ang mga kabataan kasama sila,” she said.
Besides, Locsin said Manzano does not feel threatened by Peñaflorida.
Locsin also said she is glad that she and the young actor are now on speaking terms again.
"Katulad ng sinabi ko ... fresh start. At least okay kami. Well, may konting ilang...pero hindi na kami masyadong nande-deadma. At least, okay 'yong relasyon ko sa lahat. Okay ang pasok ng 2010," she added.
Locsin is currently engaged in her upcoming series "Kokey @ Ako", while Manzano stars in ABS-CBN's "Your Song Presents: My Last Romance" with Toni Gonzaga.
He will also be hosting ABS-CBN's upcoming talent show "Pilipinas Got Talent" with international performer Billy Crawford.
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