friends i have known, who shared their worlds and their lives…
to me.
people i will always cherish…
and up to this time,
i can still hear them laugh whenever i feel down-
trying to lift me up and make me smile… through the laughters they tickle on my soft and sensitive heart…
some of them,
i no longer see,
but some of them stay…
and within my heart
they will live…
FOREVER.”
-–robert m.s.
The vigorous hot springs water of Pansol, Laguna, which director Maryo J. delos Reyes, willingly shared to me at his private resort there. Every year in the past years, but it stopped when we had some “differences’ a few years back…
the iba, zambales beach…
The beautiful South China Sea of Iba, Zambales, shared to me by my mentor and longtime friend- director Edd Palmos. Its huge waves always wants to carry me farther ashore, but manages to bring me back… yes, the South China Sea, which was a few walks away from the private resort of direk Edd…
The fabulous restaurant treats of celebrity manager Mr. Leo Dominguez. Through him, I have eaten in all the most expensive restaurants in five-star hotels, in classy malls, in Tagaytay City, The Fort, name it, we have dined in it!….
My emotional adventures with Miss Melanie Marquez. She has shared to me her kindness, her love, her genuine friendship. She made me the godfather of her eldest daughter Xuxa, she brought me to many places, she widened my horizons…
my mama melanie & me…
My cinematic and artistic knowledge, were given to me by the late director Celso Ad Castillo in those wonderful trips to his hometown in Siniloan, Laguna. In between bottles of beers, laughters, the many experiences that direk Celso Ad shared to me- I saw the Philippine Cinema in vivid colors…
a young direk celso ad castillo.
The most passionate feeling of being a real friend- that, I felt to Fanny TF Serrano. He did one thing to me that no one else did. He showed me the beauty of life, the fabulous people of Cabanatuan City, the sincerest friendship and the never-ending understanding…
me and fanny ‘tf’ serrano.
And how can I forget Maria Isabel Lopez? When I was so new as a writer, she did something so great to me already, I just hope she will remember. When my dad got sick, she was the only female celebrity who visited him at the hospital and gave words of encouragement to my dad...
And there’s Mr. Boy Abunda, Lance Raymundo, Jobert Sucaldito, Mon Confiado, Snooky Serna, Yul Servo, Melissa Mendez, Miss Amalia Fuentes,… plus others more (which I preferred not to mention). I will always cherish them in my heart…
me, lance and lance’s gf hanna.
me and kuya boy.
this blogger with ms. snooky serna and yul servo
But somehow, time passes us by. Somehow, things change…
Yes, some of them I no longer see, but a few ones I still see and still let me feel “they care”…
But one person, one ‘soul’ never left me.
though I haven’t met him when he was still here…
Through an invicible line…?
And a spiritual path,
with hidden rainbows of hope and love.
I saw him standing there.
I know, I will be okey.
When Saturdays come, I do miss them.
Coz it’s the day that I miss all of these great friends, most of all.
macho and sexy men like these acts as female candidates to the annual “miss psf” of the philippine stagers foundation (on the photo: kevin, vince, patrick and jordan).
FROM MR. VINCE TANADA, ‘THE MAN” BEHIND PHILIPPINE STAGERS FOUNDATION:
“The Miss PSF 2013 beauty pageant that was held on March 5 at the PSF studio is not actually a competition of the female actors in PSF, but rather, it’s actually a competition of the MALE stagers na nagsipagbihis-babae for the pageant. Bale part ‘yun ng workshopas a sensitive actor namaramdaman nila ang sense and sensibilities ng FEMALE PERSONA. In fact, ang pinakamagaling mag-portray ng mga babae ay ang mga straight males. part din ‘yun ng naging workshop ko dati sa New York Candlelight Playhouse when we did ‘Le Cage Aux Folles’ in a New York play….
“Fourth year na namin itong ginagawa as part of our month-long Foundation Day celebrations which will culminate on March 20 at the Pan Pacific Hotel na kung saan ay may mga special stars and celebrities na mga magiging special guests namin. I wish all the PSFer’s good luck and see you all sa culminating event natin sa March 20!”
vince attended the “new york candlelight playhouse” and applied his learnings there now at PSF.
the stagers, when they visited a school in dumaguete province
They’re most-sought after now in TV, movies, and the modelling world…
Recently, mother and daughter modelled for photographer Erickson dela Cruz in a very special ‘Mega event’…
Aside from that, Mama Maribel is now busy taping her new TV series for channel 7: “Bayan Ko”.
mr. vince tanada of philippine stagers foundation (psf) invited ms. maribel lopez to be the head judge for “miss philippine stagers foundation 2013″.
Meanwhile, going back to Mama Maribel & daughter Mara, good things sre really coming now on Miss Mara Lopez, she’s considering about joining the Philippine Stagers Foundation on its next season. Lumaki si Mara sa Repertory Philippines, pero feel din niyang mag-try this time sa ibang theater groups. Mara knows fully well that being in theater enhances the craft of an actress.
Kaya sana, matuloy si Mara sa Philippine Stagers. group…
Mara and Mama Maribel recently attended the very special closing performance of “Joe, The Rock’sical” held at SM North Edsa Cinema 9. It was the first time they met the people behind PSF and its actors and actresses, as well.
All the PSF’ers loved and adored both Mara and Mama Maribel and they’re all excited to have a chance to work with Mara very soon.
But now, look at all these beautiful photos by Erickson dela Cruz, in collaboration with Tyke King. FLAMING HOOOOTTT!!!
mr. wade rowland, mama maribel lopez, mara lopez, this blogger sip & sip, jao mapa and mr. vince tanada.
THIS BLOGGER GETS A WONDERFUL SHOULDER HUG FROM MS. EVANGELINE PASCUAL- THE FIRST FILIPINA MISS WORLD, AS THEY WERE JOINED BY JAO MAPA, WADE ROWLAND AND MAMA MARIBEL LOPEZ.
The Film Artist Group (FAG) was founded by Miss Maria Isabel Lopez in the year 2003.
Since then, the group had exhibited many paintings, organized many charitable events and fund-raising projects, and made people be aware that local filipino stars and celebrities are PAINTERS-ARTISTS, too…
It was Miss Evangeline Pascual (the first filipina who became Miss World) who was with Maribel from the ‘day one’ of this group. Through thick and thin, she and Maribel have fought for the visual arts and helped young students express themselves through any artistic forms.
Sadly, five members of the FAG had already died. They were the late movie directors Celso Ad Castillo, Marilou Diaz-Abaya and Mario O’Hara. The two others were Francis Magalona (the late singer-rapper) and Mr. Vic Vargas, a veteran actor.
Recently, the FAG people joined the students of Adamson University on its Foundation Day last Feb. 11, 2013. Maribel was joined by Ms. Evangeline Pascual and Jao Mapa, both the most active members of FAG.
Their paintings were exhibited at the painting gallery of the famous university.
Jao’s paintings were the most-admired by the students. Other celebrity painters-exhibitors (but weren”t able to attend the said event and opening of the painting exhibit) were Ruby Rodriguez, Melissa Mendez, Dranreb Belleza, Lani Lobangco and Mike Austria.
The Philippine Stagers Foundation actors, led by Mr. Vince Tanada, together with very handsome Jordan Ladra, Patrick Libao and Kevin Posadas supported and attended the event, since they’re the regular theater people of “Adamsonians”.
The performers-students from Adamson University that afternoon were the Adamson University Chamber Singers and the Adamson University Acoustic Band. As Ms. Maribel Lopez and company watched and looked upon them as they performed, they all saw bright faces of hopes for the future and artistic skills. Very special thanks to the Cultural Affairs Department of AU (Adamson University), with Professor Nenita Dimapilis as its Director, and Ms. Catherine Cequena as its Staff. Of course, how could this blogger forget Father Gregorio L. Barriaga who was so kind. Father Gregorio is the Director-Head of AU. There were also other more V.I.P.’s from Adamson University who attended the said painting exhibit event at their school that we weren’t able to get the names, but they were all so warm and accomodating to Ms. Maribel Lopez and company.
To Adamson University faculty and staff, and of course, their wonderful students, THANK YOU!
(WORDS WRITTEN BY ROBERT MANUGUID SILVERIO)
(p.s.): And thanks, too, to Hollywood actor-film artist, Mr. Don Gordon Bell, for the wonderful photographs below:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY: MR. DON GORDON BELL
ms. evangeline pascual at the center, joined by maribel and the V.I.P.’s of adamson university.
the phil. stagers foundation actors also joined the event: vince, kevin, patrick and jordan.
mara lopez was most-loved by the “adamsonians”.
mama maribel in her very beautiful speech to the “adamsonians”.
the foreign students of adamson university
vangie, maribel, mara, this blogger- and MR. DON GORDON BELL at the center.
ms. evangeline pascual poses beside her “gold flower leaf” painting
maribel lopez talks to gma 7 about her paintings (at the backdrop).
from Maria Isabel Lopez:
“Excited with the forthcoming painting exhibit of The Film Artist Group on Feb. 11, 2013 in celebration of Adamson University’s Foundation Day…”
maribel with fiancee wade rowland at the boracay island.
maribel with bff (best friend forever) jean saburit, far right. at the center is wade, in one of their nightouts.
maribel and wade with maribel’s relatives in a surprise visit.
maribel with handsome alex medina, daughter mara and alex’s dad pen medina in one of the social events about mara’ and alex’s film: “palitan.”
Tunay na artist, ‘yan si Mama Maribel Lopez, na tila mas ibayo ang kasiyahan ngayon sa pagsuporta sa anak niyang si Mara Lopez sa pag-aartista nito, keysa sa sarili niya. Pero ganunpaman, pinapaligiran pa rin ng suwerte ang buhay, pagibig at career ni Mama Maribel. Kasi good karma siya, marunong siyang sumuporta sa kapwa niya kaya bumabalik din sa kanya ang suwerte.
Meanwhile, katatapos lang mag-taping ni Mama Maribel ng bago niyang TV miniseries sa channel 7- ang “Bayan Ko” na ang tema ay ukol sa political dynasty sa bansa. Role ng isang Governor’s wife ang papel ni Mama Maribel dito.
Panay din ang tsika lately ni Mama Maribel sa mga showbiz and non-showbiz friends niya and relatives. Walang humpay na mga dinner invites, parties at sosyalan! Kagagaling lang din pala nila ni Wade Rowland (Maribel’s fiancee) sa Boracay Island kung saan ay super na nag-enjoy sila sa mga yoga classes doon at siyempre, nature-tripping and swimming.
Bukas, February 11, ilan sa mga paintings ni Mama Maribel ang iso-showcase sa painting exhibit ng Film Artists Group in-line sa foundation day ng Adamson University.
Umiiral pa rin talaga ang tunay na pagiging isang ARTIST ni Mama Maribel!
AS THEY SAY, DRESS-UP A LOVELY WOMAN AND LIFE WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL…
AS HER HAIR DANCED WITH THE RHYTHMS OF HER SKIRT, THE SUN WILL CLAP HER ARROWS,
AS HER SMILE AND COMFORTING TOUCH OF HAND REACHED YOUR VERY SOUL, THE WIND WILL BLOW ITS HORNS…
AND AS THOSE CLOTHES FITTED HER CURVES AND SKIN, THE WATER WILL SPLASH “NEW-BORN’ LIVES.
WOMEN.
LET THEM SHINE,
LET THEM LOVE
AND LET THEM INSPIRE…
FOR THE YEAR 2012
THESE GREAT FEMALE CELEBRITIES SPARKED WITH TRENDY CLOTHES
AND AS THEIR IMAGES SHONE-UP FAR-ABOVE THE SKIES,
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.
MEET SIP & SIP’S OWN LIST OF-
“THE TOP 25 BEST-DRESSED FEMALE CELEBRITIES OF 2012″!
(“These are my own personal choices and not to be contested by anyone, ok?”— sip & sip.)
COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY: MR. ROBERT MANUGUID SILVERIO
eula
maribel
lovi
bea
korina
toni
charlene
vicky
gretchen
erich
mara
zsazsa
agot
kim
dawn
solenn
maxene
aiai
kc
hanna
anne
alessandra
cherie
iza
charo
1.) CHARO SANTOS- Her dignified look is almost like a “royalty”. Her graceful and ‘illuminating’ aura is so magical, beautiful, captivating… She’s the epitome of a beautiful woman in a wonderful dress, consistently throughout the years.
2.) IZA CALZADO- Her towering height and proportioned body curves made her a good dresser. Undoubtedly, she shines so much in a long evening gown!
3.) CHERIE GIL- A blogger was greatly astounded when he accidentally saw the wondrous beauty of this “half-retired” actress in the Opening Night of Cinema One Originals Filmfest. She was wearing a very simple ‘knee-length’ gown colored white and she looked like a “beautiful fairy”!
4.) ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI- Perfect. No words could best describe this enigmatic actress but “perfect”. She looked so trendy in a jersey sleeveless gray blouse and pants (she wore it on Cinema One Originals Grand Press Conference)- that made her look “tomboyish” but oh so lovely! Oh my!
5.) ANNE CURTIS- I could see in her the “young” Gloria Romero and Melanie Marquez- mixed into one- wearing all those designer’s clothes of Valera and Salud during their heydays… This time, though, it’s Anne’s turn!
6.) HANNA DELOS REYES- She’s Lance Raymundo’s girlfriend. A celebrity stylist herself who intellegently knows how to “style” herself in those big showbiz events wherein she’s frequently seen with her b.f.!
7.) KC CONCEPCION- She’s always so lovely in RED.
8.) AIAI DELAS ALAS- Creative, brillant, colorful. This is Miss AiAi’s style of dressing. And it’s awesome!
9.) MAXENEMAGALONA- This teen actress will reach greatness in style and bearing if she continues to be demure, soft-spoken and well-bred in the eyes of the public. Her sexiness exudes so much in a body-hugging dress that fits her slim body to the max (she wore it on Cinema One Originals Grand Press Conference)!
10.) SOLENN HEUSAFF- Her ready full smile, friendly gesture and “unassuming” personality always makes her so good to look at, much more, in a lovely skirt!
11.) DAWN ZULUETA- Her snobbish looks and arrogant attitude made people shy-away from her, but Miss Dawn Zulueta’s great fashion style could never be ignored in the eyes of everyone.
12.) EULA VALDEZ- Her poise and sophistication made her look even more beautiful, as she elegantly carries her dress in those TV teleseryes she had recently appeared in. She looked so well-dressed in one of her TV teleseryes this year- “Walang Hanggan”.
13.) KIM CHIU- Her petite body transforms her into a “living mannequin”.
14.) AGOT ISIDRO- Conservative, yetprovocative. This is Miss Agot Isidro’s great fashion sense!
15.) ZSAZSA PADILLA- Always a good dresser, but nobody notices. UNTIL NOW!
16.) MARA LOPEZ- She’s got ‘depth’ and mystique… Subtle but enduring… Lovely and girlish- even with the way she carries her simple clothes.
17.) ERICH GONZALES- A perfect model for any fashion designer, if we may say? This actress looks like a beauty queen and a ramp model!
18.) GRETCHEN FULLIDO- Hhhhmmmmm…. so sexy whenever we see her on TV Patrol’s entertainment news.
19.) VICKY MORALES- Her TV program- “Wish Ko Lang” would never be the same minus those great-fitting pants and white blouses that totally fits well to Ms. Vicky Morales.
20.) CHARLENE GONZALES- Need we say more? Just look at her on T.V. every Sunday at “The Buzz”!
21.) TONI GONZAGA- We like her own style of dressing. Girlish yet original. Always.
22.) KORINA SANCHEZ- Never take-off those great coats and skirts, Ms. Sanchez, ‘coz they totally look good on you!
23.) BEA ALONZO- Always looking so feminine and lovely in fabulous evening gowns, especially that gown she wore on Star Magic Ball 2012.
24.) LOVI POE- This “Yesterday’s Bride” star looks like a future bride and she may be perfect in a bridal gown!
25.) MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ- A stunner. This beauty queen-actress is a gem to look at in an evening wear!
CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS FILM FESTIVAL’S GRAND OPENING TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 28 AT THE ROBINSON’S GALLERIA MOVIEWORLD. WITH COCKTAILS AT 6 P.M. INVITED GUESTS ONLY.
A “license” for ART is undeniable.
Art depicts life. And life imitates art.
With the case of Mara Lopez, this smart and brainy College student of De La salle University and daughter of famous actress-beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez, an artist’s dedication to the field of arts was once again proven.
Denied of the good breaks that should have been given to her by a major TV network talent agency, Mara pursued her dream to act- still.
Her mom, Maria isabel Lopez, had always been supportive of her acting career. That’s why, when she got the lead part for the indie film “Palitan” (one of the film entries for Cinema One Originals, which will have its grand opening tomorrow, November 28, 2012, at Robinson’s Galleria Movieworld at 6 p.m.), she didn’t “dilly-dally” anymore. She gave her best! Granting the fact that many of her scenes there required her to do some baring and some steamy love scenes.
‘Coz Mara is not defensive of herself. She’s not putting-up a “front”.
Mara Lopez, lead actress in “Palitan”.
“I portrayed the role of Luisa in the movie”, Mara said to this blogger during one of those visits at the Lopez residence. “Atsobrang baligtad sa character ko in real-life ang character ni Luisa. But I had to portray it. It’s my duty as an actress. I had no choice but to agree to do those lovescenes.”
“Luisa was just avictim of circumstances in the movie”, Mara further added. “She did things she’s not capable of doing. She was caught in a web of deceit and lies.”
Mara was already so relaxed with actor Mon Confiado when they did their steamy lovescenes in the film.
“Before we shot the film, we hanged-out, we went-out, we bonded” Mara said. “Mon would visit me and eventually, we became friends. That’s why when we did the scenes, we’re already comfortable to each other.”
According to her director Ato bautista, Mara was a revelation in the film. What could Mara say about this?
“I am flattered”, Mara said in the end. “Let’s keep our fingers crossed that people will like my acting. I’m so nervous already.”
Sa mga huling pagkikipagkita ng blogger na ito kay direk Celso Ad Castillo, mga ilang taon na ang nakakaraan- sesenyas siya at itataas ang isang daliri ng kanyang kamay.
Ngingiti pa si direk sa akin, liliit ang kanyang mga mata na halos mawala na ang mga bilog na itim sa loob nu’n- at lalabas ang mga “dimples” niya sa pisngi.
Kapag ginagawa na ‘yun sa akin ni direk Celso nung mga panahon na ‘yun na panay ang biro niya sa akin, halos tangayin ako sa langit… Dama ko noon, sa tuwing sesenyas siya ng ganun sa akin, isa ako sa mga naidirek niyang seksing mga artista. Haha!
“Isa pa nga, Robert!”
a souvenir “collector’s item” photo of a young & dashing director celso ad castillo during his early days as a film director. (photo courtesy of video 48 blogspot.com).
Doon nagsimula ang mga biro na ‘yun ni direk Celso sa akin. Nang humiling ako sa kanya ng- “Isa Pa Nga!” Medyo na-”turn-off” kasi si direk sa asal ko na ‘yun at nauwi sa biro… Ayaw kasi niya na humihingi pa ako ng “Isa Pa Nga”- na alak o anuman… Haha!
Humihiling kasi ako noon sa kanya ng isa pang obra-maestrang pelikula. AT ISA PANG BOTE NG BEER KAPAG NAG-IINUMAN NA KAMI SA KANYANG TAHANAN SA SINILOAN, LAGUNA. Doon ako sesenyas sa kanya sa tuwina ng- “Isa Pa Nga, Direk!”…At sa mga gabi at araw na ‘yun, NAKITA KO SA MGA MAKUKULAY NA KUWENTO NI DIREK ANG KAGANDAHAN NG ‘PHILIPPINE CINEMA’!…
Nung mga panahon na yun kasi na nagpatayo siya ng videoke sa ground floor ng tahanan niya doon, madalas niya akong pinapupunta at nagdya-jamming kami ukol sa Philippine Cinema. Nauna ako kay Ron Bryant (isang indie film director at scriptwriter) sa mga ka-jamming ni direk. At kalaunan, si Ron Brytant na ang madalas niyang nakakasama nung mga araw na ‘yun…
Pero hindi na niya ako mapagbigyan noon sa kahilingan kong ISA PANG OBRA-MAESTRA, dala na rin marahil ng kanyang pagiging abala sa matahimik na niyang pamumuhay sa bayan nila sa Siniloan, Laguna.
Sesenyas ako kay direk. Itataas ko ang isa kong daliri. Ibig sabihin, ISA.
Isa pa nga.
“direk celso, your magnificent eye has transformed the Philippine Cinema into a beautiful work of art!”, this blogger once said to the late director.
Sa kakakulit ko kay direk Celso, nang lumaon ay biniro-biro na niya ako palagi. Kapag makikita niya ako, sesenyas na siya ng ISA. Yun nga, isang daliri. Isang ngiti. Isang kindat.
At kahapon, nang malaman kong yumao na si direk Celso, naaalala ko kaagad ang senyasan naming yun…
ISA PA NGA, DIREK.
Parang hindi pa ako kuntento sa mga nagawa mo. Feeling ko, marami ka pang magagawa. Marami ka pang mako-contribute SANA sa industriya.
“Medyo nalungkot lang ako, direk Celso”… Sa ilang TV News at sa ilang radio shows, tila mas nakalamang ang pagbanggit nila na gumawa ka ng “Bomba Films” sa mga huling kabanata ng iyong pagka-busilak bilang isang direktor. Tila mali yata ang mga report nila?
Nagtatanong lang po…
“Bilang isa sa mga itinuring mong kaibigan, direk Celso”, ipaglalaban kita maski ngayong wala ka na. Na sana, mas makita nila ang MAS MGA DAKILANG PELIKULANG NAGAWA MO, hindi yung mga ‘bomba films’ na tinatawag nila…
Dahil never kang naging BOMBA film director, direk Celso!
Ginawa mo lamang ang “Snake Sisters”, “Virgin People 1 & 2″, “Ang Lihim Ng Kalapati”, “Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa”, at iba pa, para lamang MASAGIP ang namamatay na nuong industriya ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
Tama, ikaw nga ang “Messiah” pelikulang lokal!
Ikaw lagi ang nagpapauso ng mga bagong istilo sa paggawa ng pelikula!
Pero sana, mas maalala nila ang mga pelikula mong- “Asedillo”, “Maligno”, “Bakit Dugo Ang Kulay Ng Gabi”, “Pagputi Ng Uwak, Pag-Itim Ng Tagak”, “Tag-Ulan Sa Tag-Araw”, “Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara”, “Ang Alamat Ni Julian Makabayan”, at napakarami pang iba.
Mas grabe ang mga nalikha mong mga klasikong pelikula, keysa mga tinatawag nilang mga “bomba films” mo…
Para sa mga kabataan, dapat na malaman nila, direk.
mutya laxa-buensuceso with her hubby jinggoy and eldest daughter mayumi.
kris aquino with sons joshua and james.
governor vilma santos with son lucky.
anabelle rama and the whole Guttierez family.
sharon cuneta with daughter kc
mrs. divina valencia-quesada
jaclyn jose
angeli pangilinan-valenciano
lorna tolentino with her sons renz and ralph, and the late rudy fernandez (r.i.p.)
dr. disi alba
melanie marquez with her eldest daughter Xuxa.
mrs. maria victoria sarte perez with her son, the late teen actor AJ PEREZ (r.i.p.)
regine velasquez with her baby son.
“Beautiful.”
We doesn’t really mean it on the physical outside, or the most glamorous, or the most vain, as in the word-VANITY.
“Beautiful”…
Is the most ‘rightful’ term for A COMPLETE WOMAN.
Much more, a MOM.
As they say, never compare a WOMAN to a LADY.
A lady is still incomplete, still in waiting, still in the process..
While a woman is a MOM.
Far more greater than any creatures that GOD has made.
That GOD Himself had fallen in love with.
A woman & a MOM is so gracious, so loving, so strong, so humble and SO KIND.
In the world of Philippine Entertainment scene, I have seen them, met them, and glanced at them on the pages of a magazine or the blurring screens of a T.V.
And for a few, been friends with them intimately.
Thus, this blogger (sip & sip/a.k.a. robert manuguid silverio) had created ANOTHER LIST.
AND FOR HIM, IT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT LIST OF ALL.
BECAUSE…
“THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE IS THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD!”
GET READY AND BE OVERWHELMED… FOR SIP & SIP’S OWN LIST OF:
“THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOWBIZ MOMS”!!!
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mrs. maria victoria sarte perez with her son, the late teen actor AJ PEREZ (r.i.p.)
1.) MRS. MA. VICTORIA SARTE PEREZ- She is the mother of the late teen actor AJ PEREZ (R.I.P.) In my many years of meeting moms in showbiz, Mrs. Perez was the most humble and kindest. She’s so simple, but so down-to-earth. And she is the most loving mom I have ever met, talked with, and seen. Lucky AJ who’s now in heaven.
jaclyn jose
2.) JACLYN JOSE- She fought hard for her daughter Andi Eigenmann, whose reputation was badly seen by many. But Jaclyn managed to elevate Andi and proved them all wrong.
melanie marquez with her eldest daughter Xuxa.
3.) MELANIE MARQUEZ- Eventhough Mama Melanie is currently inactive in the entertainment scene, but her being a good mother to her five kids could never be questioned. A very beautiful mom who served her kids well. (And incidentally, this blogger is the godfather toMelanie’s eldest daughter- Dominique Xuxa).
maribel lopez with daughter mara.
4.) MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ- We got so impressed when Maribel Lopez joined the reality TV show “Survivors” almost a year ago for one great reason: Her daughter so wanted to be a part of it. And to support her daughter, they became a mother-daughter team/partners who abled to withstand the many great odds and obstacles. But Maribel was voted-off early and her daughter Mara landed on the top 3 Survivors.
anabelle rama and the whole Guttierez family.
5.) ANABELLE RAMA- Whatever they say to this most controversial mother in Philippine showbiz, she will always be the best mother for her kids! Especially to Ruffa and Richard (Guttierez)!
mrs. divina valencia-quesada
6.) DIVINA VALENCIA-QUESADA- The Philippine Entertainment world had witnessed her eternal great love for her popular showbiz son- Reb Belleza. Eversince Dranreb (or Reb, for short) was but a small kid (And Reb is now in his mid-age life), she has been there caring, loving and fighting for him.
zsazsa padilla
7.) ZSAZSA PADILLA- It was like a “fairy-tale-like” story then for Ms. Zsazsa Padilla and her eldest daughter Karylle Padilla. At that time when Karylle’s dad was grabbing her away from her mom. But her mom fought so hard to win her back. And she won.
sharon cuneta with daughter kc
8.) SHARON CUNETA- What could Piolo Pascual say about her? “What a MOM!” And this blogger adds: “Beware of any probable boyfriend or possible ‘future sons-in-law’ who will simply hurt KC, ‘coz this mom fights a great deal for her daughter!”
carmina villaroel with her twins.
9.) CARMINA VILLAROEL- What a lucky mom to be gifted with beautiful twins. Plus the fact that her image as a showbiz mom is the best image that a mom could get!
charlene gonzales with hubby aga and their twins.
10.) CHARLENE GONZALES- Just like Carmina, this very glamorous showbiz mom was gifted by God Above with a fabulous twins! And she managed to stay so beautiful even after giving birth a few years ago.
kuh ledesma and daughter isabella.
11.) KUH LEDESMA- The most loving mom to her daughter Isabella that this blogger had ever met! She may be strict or over-protective, but mothers always knows BEST!
kris aquino with sons joshua and james.
12.) KRIS AQUINO- Her great devotion, care and great attention to her kids Joshua and James is one FOR THE BOOKS.
mutya laxa-buensuceso with her hubby jinggoy and eldest daughter mayumi.
13.) MUTYA LAXA-BUENSUCESO- Just like Melanie Marquez who’s also a beauty queen, this “That’s Entertainment” TV idol during the 1990′s chose to be a full-pledged MOM now inexchange for her showbiz career. And she’s one of the most kindest and gracious showbiz moms.
mrs. candy cortez
14.) CANDY CORTEZ- The typical mom. The most ‘heartfelt’ mom for this blogger. And her daughter Carizza couldn’t ask for more! While her hubby, the veteran actor Rez Cortez smiles…
lorna tolentino with her sons renz and ralph, and the late rudy fernandez (r.i.p.)
15.) LORNA TOLENTINO- Being a single mom now to two young adult boys, since her late husband Rudy Fernandez passed-away, was the biggest challenge of her life. And she passed it with flying colors.
16.) ANGELI PANGILINAN- A great mom to her sons Gabz and Paolo.
regine velasquez with her baby son.
17.) REGINE VELASQUEZ- She bore a child to husband Ogie Alcasid with a great “blissful” sacrifice.
dr. disi alba
18.) DR. DISI ALBA- A very nice mom. So charming, so accomodating and so supportive. She’s the mom of indie film director RD Alba.
governor vilma santos with son lucky.
19.) GOVERNOR VILMA SANTOS-RECTO- A great actress, an honest politician, a supportive wife, but most of all- an endearing MOM.
Maria Isabel Lopez, actress & beauty queen… Christian de Leon Espiritu, one of the greatest fashion designers in the Philippines… Ricardo Cepeda, actor and ramp model… Marina Benipayo, veteran fashion model and beauty queen… Gwendolyn Ramos Buais, beauty queen-fashion model… Renee Salud, fashion designer… Junjun Cambe, Manolet Legaspi, and many more! They all graced and witnessed, if not participated, in the GRAND ALLURE night of Philippine Fashion Week at the SM Mall Of Asia.
Among the fashion designers who’s part of the GRAND ALLURE, was no less than FANNY TF SERRANO.
His designs were one of the most-applauded of the night.
So colorful, so unique, so classy and carefree- that fits the personality of the veteran fashion designer himself- Fanny TF Serrano.
“Great fabrics… magnificent designs!”, Maria Isabel Lopez shouted with great awe and wonder.
“Fabulous!”, one young designer echoed alongside Maribel’s great remarks.
“Simply unbelievable!”, this blogger excitedly joined in.
The designs were BRIGHTER THAN A SHOOTING STAR. So lively, so astounding…
Perhaps, even LARGER THAN LIFE.
As the female runway models continued to walk-on along the runway, the audience were enthralled.
Fanny TF Serrano never lost his MAGIC.
Just look at the photos below, simply magical!
Plus, some BEHIND-THE-SCENES photos of this great event night at the Philippine Fashion Week , courtesy of Miss Maria Isabel Lopez, no less. Let’s get it on!
words by robert manuguid silverio
“behind-the-scenes” photographs courtesy of:
MS. MARIA ISABEL LOPEZ
a couple of runway photos by: MR. ED ANG and MR. DOMZ RAMOS
this blogger with Leonardo, Gwendolyn & Albert.
photo by ED ANG.
me and fanny tf serrano.
Maribel, Leonardo, Gwendolyn & Albert.
photo by ED ANG.
albert minguez, maria isabel lopez, mr. christian de leon espiritu & this blogger.
photo by DOMZ RAMOS.
me, maribel, leonardo, albert & gwendolyn.
photo by maria isabel lopez.
left to right: Albert Minguez, Maribel Lopez, Leonardo Algiers (cousin of Ms. World 1st Princess), Gwendoline Ramos Ruais, Nicanor Legazpi of the National Museum, designer Manolet Legazpi, etc.
albert, TF & maribel.
photo by maria isabel lopez.
photo by maria isabel lopez.
photo by DOMZ RAMOS.
albert, maribel, christian & me.
from left to right: maria isabel lopez, ricardo cepeda, this blogger and mr. albert minguez.
christian & maribel: “You will always be my model!”, mr. espiritu said to maribel.
