Zanjoe Marudo quits Banana Split to earn “respect.” So comedians don’t earn respect?

Here goes the respect Zanjoe Marudo wishes to earn

So I guess we will be seeing less of Zanjoe Marudo these coming days.

Model turned actor Zanjoe Marudo of Pinoy Big Brother fame reportedly quit his daily gag show Banana Split. I know Zanjoe will be starring opposite my dear friend Cristine Reyes for the Kristine Series but others think it is more than that.

An article on a major broadsheet said that Zanjoe Marudo quit from Banana Split because he feels that he is being disrespected for doing comedy, or stated positively, receiving less respect that a dramatic actor receives.

The article quotes Zanjoe saying, “Gusto kong makuha ‘yong respeto ng ibang tao, ng ibang artista, ng mga katrabaho ko.”

His reason may seem alright on the superficial but wouldn’t that make a backlash on him? His remark insinuates that being a comedian receives substandard respect, so to speak. Read More »

Kris Aquino on Chiz Escudero, Junjun Binay: SNN Interview – July 30, 2010

James Yap and Kris Aquino

Kris Aquino on Friday denied any romantic links between her and two well-known politicians.

In an exclusive tell-all interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” host Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino denied being linked to Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Makati Mayor Jejomar “Junjun” Binay.

“Maganda po ang kuwentong ito. Kasi Boy ganito, proclamation ni PNoy (his brother President Benigno Aquino III) sa Batasan. Sinamahan ko si PNoy paakyat. All my sisters were already sitting there, so I went up with him. And then nakita niya si Senator Chiz at sinabi niya, ‘O Kristina, si Senator Chiz.’ And then sinabi ko na ‘Senator, thank you for all the help.’ And then I said this – and may mga nakarinig, so malamang doon nagsimula, hindi ko alam – I said, ‘O, Senator, sa 2016, puwede tayong magtambalan, at may slogan na tayo: Chiz si Krissy!’ And then he said: ‘Game ako diyan!’” she narrated.

“That’s it, Boy. I do not have his number, he does not have my number. I have never seen him again since that time. We barely know each other. Biniro ko lang siya na sa 2016, maganda kaming tandem. Hindi ko alam kung saan nanggagaling ang balita na iyan kasi iyan talaga, sobrang imbento,” she said.

“And again, Boy, he’s married, he has twins. I also know what it’s like na ma-tsimis ang asawa mo na hindi namamatay ang tsismis,” she said.

“Maawa tayo sa asawa niya, maawa tayo sa pamilya niya, and please, maawa kayo sa akin at sa mga kapatid ko. Kasi the last thing I want is to be accused of being a homewrecker,” she added.

Meanwhile, regarding Binay, Kris said that the Makati mayor is not wooing her.

“Kaklaruhin ko po: Hindi siya nanliligaw sa akin. Pero matalik ko siyang kaibigan,” she told Abunda.

However, she admitted that among all the people being linked to her, Binay is “the only one I’ve been communicating with.” Read More »

Vice Ganda leaves Showtime; goes on indefinite leave

Vice Ganda during his stint on the now defunct Wowowee

Comedian Vice Ganda will be leaving the hit pre-noontime variety program Showtime. Vice Ganda will be on indefinite leave from the variety show.

In an interview with Showbiz News Ngayon, Vice Ganda said that he wants to take a rest.

“Oo magpapahinga muna ako. Hindi ko alam kung sino ang papalit. Nagpaalam na ako,” the Showtime resident judge said.

Vice Ganda further clarified that it is his own decision to leave Showtime. He laso dispels rumors that he will be transferring to another network. As of now, he is busy shooting for his launching movie in a title-role, Petrang Kabayo.

Though Vice Ganda is popular in the comedy bar scene and has made several TV appearances, his career was catapulted to fame when he joined Showtime.

Before he bids goodbye to Showtime, Vice left a message for his fans and supporters: Read More »

SMART offers free internet this Friday! – T. G. I. Freeday

SMART offers its subscribers free mobile internet access this Friday!

SMART will be offering free mobile internet service to their subscribers this Friday, July 30, 2010.

No registration needed! No special keyword or password! All you need to do is open your mobile browser and connect to the mobile internet via your SMART Subscription.

I, myself, am a fan of mobile browsing. I find it more convenient to just use your phone when you feel lazy opening your laptop up or when there is no computer available for browsing.

So this Friday, grab the chance to Tweet, Poke, Update, Post, and Chat via various applications and Read More »

Aljur Abrenica denies having gay benefactors

Aljur Abrenica with open fly, seemingly playing with his tool

GMA-7 lead male actor Aljur Abrenica, in a recent press conference for the upcoming fantasy series Ilumina, denies issues saying that he has gay benefactors.

A member of the entertainment press asked Aljur during the presscon of the new GMA-7 series if he has gay benefactors. Aljur was surprised with the question ,which was delivered with utmost audacity.

Aljur was speechless for a time before he can answer the simple question. Read More »

New noontime show to replace Wowowee changes name to Pilipinas Win na Win

Robin Padilla and Kris Aquino are the hosts of the new noontime show Pilipinas Win na Win. Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Less than twenty four hours after it was announced via an Official Statement and reported on TV Patrol, the noontime show to replace Wowowee previously named Pilipinas For The Win was renamed Pilipinas Win na Win.

Pilipinas For The Win was renamed Pilipinas Win na Win, which I believe has a better mass appeal.

According to the modified statement from ABS-CBN, Pilipinas Win na Win will be hosted by Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion, Pokwang and Kris Aquino.

The new game and variety show that will surely bring joy, energy and hope to Filipinos all over the world, will be directed by ace director Johnny Manahan.

Willie Revillame had been informed of the new noontime show Read More »

Pilipinas For The Win to replace Wowowee

Willie Revillame

Former noontime show host Willie Revillame. Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

As my sources correctly informed me before, ABS-CBN will replace Wowowee with Pilipinas For the Win, a new noontime game and variety show.

According to an official statement from ABS-CBN, Pilipinas For The Win (PFTW) will be hosted by Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion, Pokwang and Kris Aquino.

PTFW will be directed by ace director Johnny Manahan.

It is a game and variety show that will surely bring joy, energy and hope to Filipinos all over the world.

Willie Revillame had been informed of the new noontime show Read More »

Pokwang and Mo Twister verbal war: Team Pokwang or Team Mo Twister?

Comedienne and TV host Pokwang

Are radio DJ and television host Mo Twister and TV host-comedienne Pokwang engaged in a verbal tussle?

The exchange of heated words between the 2 celebrities reportedly ensued after Pokwang purportedly got irked when Mo allegedly referred to her as the ugliest host of ABS-CBN’s hit noontime show “Wowowee.”

This, however, was denied on Sunday by the radio DJ, who is known for being frank on his shows.

In a statement made on his celebrity talk show “Paparazzi,” Mo denied calling her ugly.

“Ang sinabi ko naman tungkol kay Pokwang, and it was very clear dito sa ‘Paparazzi,’ the reason why ‘Wowowee’ is a very popular show is because of Willie Revillame. Tungkol ito sa tweet na ni-retweet ni Pokwang na siya ang nagpapataas ng ratings ng ‘Wowowee.’ I said very clearly Willie is ‘Wowowee.’ And you cannot be mistaken, there’s no other reason kung bakit successful ang show na ‘yon,” Mo said.

Mo also commented on Pokwang’s alleged remarks that Mo’s TV program is not popular.

“If you are referring to ‘Paparazzi,’ fine. We are a new show but at least we are on Read More »