Aljur Abrenica Files Suit to be Released from GMA 7

GMA contract star Aljur Abrenica wants to end his contract with GMA 7 and he has gone to court to end it. Apparently, Aljur has been unhappy with the way the network has been handling his career. He cited that he lost his Bench contract, that is, he can no longer strut his buff self in his Bench undies in fashion shows, because GMA has made him to sing naughty songs and was overall sloppy in driving his career. In other words, Aljur wants to be a serious actor and GMA is not letting him.

I get that Aljur, at the some point, would want to get out of his tweetums leading man roles opposite GMA starlets like Kris Bernal. And it’s also natural for him to be jealous of the likes of Alden Richard, who signed up before him and now can brag about being leading man to Marian Rivera in Carmela.

It’s all good dreaming about being the Philippines' next major teleserye leading man, but... but Aljur has no acting talent. I know heartless, but it’s the truth. While Aljur was spending hours each day in the gym, he should have also made time for acting workshops with Laurice Guillen or Pen Medina.

Aljur’s got no acting chops to speak of, maybe that’s why we’re not seeing him in a primetime teleserye. His acting is as wooden as Machete in statue form and he’s got no personality. Well he’s got one; it’s just not engaging. 

Aljur says he’s got no other offers from any other network, so he’s really putting his career on the freeze. But I’d say he’s got one from ABS-CBN. If he doesn’t yet, he should try his hardest to get one. There’s ABS-CBS resident comedienne Ai-Ai de las Alas waiting in the wings to snap him up. 

From Louise de los Reyes to a hotness-sucking,man-eating insecure cougar – well, it’s better than going back to obscurity.

Here We Go Again: Marian Rivera and her Primadonna Ways

Talks about Marian Rivera having an “attitude,” a bad one, continue.

The most recent one is Marian acting a primadonna on the set of her top-rated primetime show on GMA-7, Darna.

Marian reportedly complained to a staff member about the muddy location in Bulacan at the set of Darna. "Di ba sinabi ko sa inyo na ayaw ko nang maputik?" was Marian’s complaint. The staff member carried Marian to a less muddy area to avert a blow up from the Kapuso star.

Also during a taping of Darna, Marian was said to have uttered "Dumating na ang reyna na walang bulaklak sa tenga."

Who else wears a flower on their ear? Carla Abellana. She’s stars in the TV soap “Rosalinda,” a telenobela character with a penchant for wearing a red rose on her ear.

There also a story going around that Marian refused to share her dressing room with Carla because she wanted to all the space to herself.

So what if Marian Rivera has an attitude? I’m a casual fan, so I don’t really care if Marian is the next Mother Theresa or the spawn of the devil. If I see her somewhere in person, I doubt I’d want to get her autograph or have my picture taken with her. Sucks for the avid fans, though. You know those kinds of fans.

I’m reminded of what my friends and I say when we see a beautiful girl. “She’s pretty.” Oo, pero hindi siya masaya. Broken family yan sigurado. We’d all laugh, of course, because it was meant as a joke. You can say “ah, you’re just a jealous hater; you’re bitter; you’re sourgraping, etc. However, underneath that joke lies the maxim that keeps us from jumping from the nearest bridge, hating all people, generally hating life: “A person can’t have it all.”

I guess the universe has a way of evening out things. Marian Rivera is very pretty, famous, rich and has a hot boyfriend, but “masama ugali nya” at broken family siya.

As I said I don’t if Marian Rivera’s face doesn’t match her character. What I’m confused about is why Marian’s maldita moments continue to come out. Marian Rivera is one of Kapuso Networks’ prized possessions, so why are they letting negative publicity ruin their star’s image?

Me thinks, Marian and her management start giving out more envelopes or making those envelopes thicker to shut down all these bad publicities. Money effectively shuts up reporters. Ask Anabelle Rama.

Baron Geisler Accused of Sexual Harrassment by Yasmien Kurdi

LushActor Baron Geisler is again accused of sexual harassment, this time by Kapuso star Yasmien Kurdi. This fucker doesn't know it yet, but he needs help. Badly. I can smell the alcohol wafting from Baron from my computer screen. This alcoholic bastard needs to be locked up. It will probably do him good, seeing that he can't stay away from alcohol. I don't care if he's a good actor. He is still pervy and sleazy.


Full story below.

Yasmien Kurdi and her lawyer Ferdinand Topacio went to the Women and Children Protection Center of the Philippine National Police at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday, 25 May, to file acts of lasciviousness complaint against actor Baron Geisler, who joined GMA Network recently.

Aside from acts of lasciviousness case, Kurdi also filed a complaint of unjust vexation against Geisler.

The two first met on May 19, but the incident happened during a taping for a new GMA show last May 21.

According to an article on Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), Baron reportedly approached his co-star, Yasmien, and then, without warning touched the actress’ body.
PEP quoted an unidentified non-showbiz source as saying that Baron looked strange during the taping of GMA-7's upcoming primetime telenovela Suspetsa, directed by Mark Reyes.

The source said: “Una, nagla-laptop si Yas [Yasmien's nickname]. 'Tapos nakikitingin lang si Baron. 'Tapos kinalkal [ni Baron] gamit ni Yas. Noong nagpapahinga na si Yas sa tent niya para matulog, tinabihan bigla ni Baron. Niyakap siya. After no'n, while on take, dapat beso lang daw yung scene, pero tina-try siya halikan."

PEP added: “In a scene where Yasmien, who was wearing a dress, was supposed to go up a spiral staircase, Baron, according to the source, waited for Yasmien to go up "para silipan."

After the take, Baron, said the PEP source, masturbated in front of Yasmien.

Jennylyn Mercado, and Yasmien's personal Assistant (PA) reportedly saw the scene. The PA was able to record the incident with a cell phone camera, according to PEP.

PEP reported that Baron has apologized to Yasmien, claiming that he could not remember doing what he was supposed to have done. Kurdi has not withdrawn her complaint.

Geisler's counsel Carlos Alentajan declined to comment because he has not yet received copies of the complaints.

Geisler has previously been accused of the same offense by the 21-year-old daughter of William Martinez and Ma. Rosario “Yayo" Aguila-Martinez.

JC de Vera's Career on Hold

JC de Vera's budding career has been put on the freezer for now, may be forever, as his moneyger Anabelle Rama and GMA Network executive Wilma Galvante fight it out in court. Well, the catfight between Anabelle and Wilma started because of JC, i.e. the incident during the story conference for a TV series that JC was supposed to do.It is not surprising that JC is currently a frozen delight, considering that he has decided to back his manager via a sworn statement that was included in Anabelle's counter affidavit to Wilma's lawsuit. In it, he stated that he was harassed that led to his confusion, and that the GMA executive badmouthed Anabelle to his face. He also denied crying during the story conference, which led to his being brought into the office of Wilma Galvante. However, he was previously quoted as saying along the vein of , "there's nothing wrong in crying. Hindi nababawasan ang pagkalalaki porke umiyak."

He has no project lined up. So there are rumors that he is spending time drinking and getting drunk to pass the time, or wallow in self-pity and his career that is in the dumps, whichever is appropriate.

JC, hindi pa man laos na. I had high hopes for you too, being young, handsome and semi-talented. I don't know if JC was coerced into writing that statement. If he was, I hope you grow some balls, k?

GMA Executive Sues Anabelle Rama

Anabelle Rama is being sued by GMA Network Senior Vice President for Entertainment for libel. The suit also seeks a temporary restraining order (TRO) and P7 M in damages from Rama.The war between the two started when Anabelle Rama accused Wilma Galvante of harassing her talent, hottie JC de Vera, into accepting a project, causing the actor to cry. Oh hotness, why the tears? Are you afraid of losing a project or your manager? Wilma is afraid of Anabelle and her tendency to do bodily harm to those who get in her way. That's why the TRO.

Wait, there is no mention of jail time if Anabelle is convicted. If there is a higher being, Anabelle Rama will be found guilty, made to pay damages and languish in jail. I think there should be jail time para sa mga palengakera, mga walang modo at bungangera na katulad ni Anabelle Rama.

Anabelle reply via GMA News, “Ngayon nag-file na siya against me, lalabanan ko na siya. Hindi ko na ito uurungan. Ipaglalaban ko ang sarili ko dito, kasi feeling ko inaapi-api niya na ‘ko kasi nasa mataas na posisyon siya. Kaya lalabanan ko siya,"

Hihihi. Ngayon siya ang idinemanda, siya ang naapi. Pero ang pagsasalita nya ng kung ano ano sa boss ng anak, hindi pang-aapi yun? Irreplaceable ba si Richard Gutierrez sa GMA? Tignan ko kung may pwesto ang anak nya sa ABS-CBN pag nagpilit siya na ilipat ang mga talents nya sa ABS-CBN.

Iwa Moto Denies She's Married, But She Is Offensive

GMA Artist talent and Starstruck finalist Iwa Moto has denied that she is now married to her non-showbiz boyfriend, who she also credits for helping her cope with the recent death of her Japanese father.
Her actual words in her interview in Chika Minute was, "Kapag nagmukha na kong losyang, 'pag nagmukha na kong nanay, 'pag nagmukha na kong may asawa, ibig sabihin may asawa na ko. Eh mukha na ba kong losyang ngayon? Nakakalabas pa nga ako."

Congratulations, you dumbfuck! (LOL) You just managed to offend millions of women, not only here but all over the world, with just a few words. What is wrong with her statement? Let us count the ways.

1. ang mga may asawa losyang na
2. may nag-iiba sa mukha ng isang babae kapag naging nanay na siya, and not in a positive way
3. there is a certain look to people na may-asawa na, and not in a good way
4. pag may asawa ka na at nalosyang ka na dahil nag-asawa ka, hindi ka na makakalabas ng bahay

HAHAHA. You know, iha, I mean, Iwa, words are very powerful. You don't just throw them out there. You have to know that every word you utter has implications. Luckily, maybe I'm the only one who caught on to what your words implied. That means you're still not relevant/famous enough for women's group to ride your coattails. Sorry. :(

One more thing, Iwa Moto also denies that she and her boyfriend are living in. "Nasa QC [Quezon City] siya, nasa Las Piñas ako. 'Pag madaling araw minsan, oo natutulog ako sa kanila, pero katabi ko mommy niya."

Ganyan din yung kapitbahay namin, nakikitulog sa bahay ng boyfriend pero katabi niya ang nanay ng boyfriend nya. Hayun, tatlo na ang anak.

Dyan Castillejo Incited Manny Pacquiao to Transfer to ABS-CBN

Apparently, it was Dyan Castillejo, a sports reporter from ABS-CBN, who goaded Manny Pacquiao into transferring to ABS-CBN. Here are the details of that fiasco that never should have happened. here and here.I read this bit of rumor from the regular column of Cristy Fermin in the tabloid, Bulgar. I like Cristy Fermin. She's got this holier-than-thou attitude; she's self-righteous; she's biased, but she doesn't know it.

Okay, moving along. According to the article, "Si Dyan and nagsulsol kay Manny para lumipat sa Dos." Hayan, mas magandang pakinggan pag tinagalog. Mas may dating ang "sulsol" keysa "goaded' and "incited."

Ok, kahit mahirap mag-type heto ang buong words. "..naglitanya si Dyan kay Manny ng kung anu-anong bentaheng magagawa ng Dos para sa boksingero kapag tumakbo ulit ito sa pulitika. Napabilog naman daw ang ulo ni Manny kaya nagsabi ito na lilipat na ulit siya sa Dos."

Uhm, isa lang tanong ko. Sino ang tanga sa istoryang ito?

You know, sometimes I even amaze myself (tongue in cheek). You know why? I hinted at this very possibility in one of my posts. Last paragraph, please.

See? What? You think I was just trying to be funny when I wrote that? I was being serious, so just shut up!

Manny Pacquiao Settles Contract Dispute With Solar Sports and GMA

Manny Pacquiao is sticking with Solar Sports and GMA Network after all was said and done. Even before top officials of Solar Entertainment and GMA Network flew to LA to settle the dispute once and for all, Top Rank head honcho Bob Arum had already declared that Manny Pacquiao will honor his deal with Solar Sports. Bottom line, the contract does not end until 2011.

Manny has issued his mea culpas and has apologized to Solar Sports and GMA. However, there are two points that kinda bothers me about ABS-CBN's own public statement. One, it was Manny Pacquiao who approached them about broadcasting his bouts, beginning with Ricky Hatton. Two, that ABS-CNB respects Manny's decision not to go through with the transfer, even if there is already a signed contract, as they claimed.

Seems like ABS-CBN is attempting to keep its nose clean of the whole mess. No peep, not even a token fight, to make the contract signed with Manny Pacquiao stick.

However, ABS-CBN truly does not disappoint because Manny revealed that he only agreed to make the video announcing the transfer on the condition that it not be aired until he finds violations in his contract with Solar Sports. True to form, ABS-CBN aired the video on March 11, totally disregarding their promise to Manny.

Uhm, in the first place this fiasco would not have happened if Manny consulted with his team of lawyers first. I assume he has one? He doesn't even need lawyers. He should have asked Freddie Roach because he is GOD. :P

Full story here.

Manny Pacquiao Transfers Rights to Air His Fights to ABS-CBN

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Manny Pacquiao has signed up with ABS-CBN to air his future bouts, placing a big question mark on the boxer's live contract with Solar Sports. The action means that future boxing events featuring the pound for pound King, including his coming fight with Ricky Hatton, will now be aired over at ABS-CBN after he terminated the live contract that gives Solar Sports and blocktimer (that will be GMA Network) exclusive rights to broadcast his future bouts.

Well, this is not a showbiz issue or tsismis as it involves boxing, but since Manny Pacquiao let us know that he aspires to be an actor too by producing and unleashing to the public that "flopsinang" movie that stars him and Ara Mina, I might as well write my two cents.

Eh, I really don't care because: a) I don't watch Manny Pacquiao's fights from start to finish. It would really make me happy if everyday is a Manny Pacquiao boxing event because then there would be less vehicles and people on the streets; b) the Pacquiao-Hatton bout will happen no matter what. If Solar Sports is successful in its TRO against ABS-CBN, there is always the Internets and pay-per-view on cable. Sucks to those who watch on local TV or in stadiums across the country.

This is not the first time that Manny signed a new contract while under an old contract that is still in effect. Remember Golden Boy Promotions vs Top Rank? In the end Top Rank won, and Manny was forced to return the $500,000 advance from Golden Boy Promotions.

Seems like it is happening again. This time involving ABS-CBN. Bakit pag ang issue agawan ng talent laging sangkot ang ABS-CBN? From the report above, it seems like something in the milk ain't clean. For starters, ABS-CBN offered Manny "things" that would benefit him when he retires, i.e when he runs in the 2010 elections.

Baka naman napa-oo na lang si Manny dahil ABS-CBN unleashed Dyan Castillejo on him again. For those not in the know, ABS-CBN's lady sports reporter is Manny's shadow wherever he goes, especially during his fights abroad. There was reportedly this one time that she was able to interview Manny for three straight hours, when all other media outlets only got a few minutes with the boxer.