Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal were “caught in the act” in a very daring and romantic situations during the shooting of their launching movie entitled “Nandito Ako… Nagmamahal Sa ‘Yo” under Regal Films.

“Aljur has always been sweet to me and we are already very comfortable with each other, so I think that’s the reason our romantic and intimate scenes in the movie came out naturally,” said Kris Bernal.

Aljur added: “We had a very happy set, and Bohol is very conducive to romance. We were moved by the beauty of the place, the story and the co-workers. I think this mood will be very evident in our movie – which I should say was well made.”

Aljur and Kris had several kissing scenes in the movie. Kris said one kiss even lasted for five minutes.

“Of course I was emotionally aroused,” Aljur said. “I could not help it. I’m just a human being.”

In the movie, it was for the first time that Kris wore a two-piece, and Aljur in a swimming trunk. That’s why there was much friction of the flesh!

Aljur said: “When you watch the movie, you will be drawn, not at how many times Kris and I kissed, but by the beauty of the story. Come to think of it, we really had a lot of intimate and daring scenes that we’ve never done before – which make this movie all the more significant to our love team.”

The movie also proves that Aljur is indeed one of the sexiest eligible bachelors.

Regal Films executive Roselle Monteverde-Teo said: “Aside from the romantic scenes of today’s hottest love-team, Aljur and Kris, ‘Nandito Ako… Nagmamahal Sa ‘Yo’ is a story of enduring love, selflessness, forgiveness and sacrifice. I’m sure a lot can be learned from this movie about transcending all problems, barriers and limitations and fighting for one’s true love.”

“Nandito Ako... Nagmamahal Sa ‘Yo” opens on Sept. 30 in all theaters nationwide with a premiere night on Sept. 27 at SM Megamall.

The closeness of Aljur and Kris is more than that of two deeply in love lovers. But both stress that they are not lovers yet – only on screen.” Kris however said that it came to that point, perhaps. “But not now,” Kris insisted. “My focus, or our focus is still our work, our jobs as actors!”

“I like Aljur,” Kris added. “He is so sweet, so mabait.”

“We worked hard for the movie,” Aljur said. “It was our launching movie. I have been waiting quite sometime for it. And thanks to Mother Lily for trusting in us, both Kris and myself.”

Aljur and Kris are the lead stars in GMA’s TV series “All My Life.”

Much of the scenes of the movie were filmed in picturesque Bohol, with the Baclayon church and the chocolate hills as backdrops.

The main core of the story is the intense rivalry of two half-brothers for the love of a woman played by Kris.

* * *

Agoncillos grace Piandre opening

Despite their busy schedule couple Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos found time to grace the recent opening of Piandre Sct. Esguerra located across ABS-CBN Bldg. where Melo’s Restaurant used to be. Piandre Sct. Esguerra has for creative director Ms. Andrea F. Zulueta.

When you walk into Piandre Sct. Esguerra, you are immediately taken aback by the brightness of the main salon and the feeling of space. The Piandre salons were inspired by an award-winning Belgian designer using a maze lay-out – giving the client a square of space and ensuring that no other person can be seen in their peripheral vision. Clients are then treated to more privacy and solace.

Piandre also goes a step further in innovation by creating the first ever Vanishing Mirrors styling stations. The idea came to Piandre Salon owner Linda Francisco as she realized that not every client wants to see their hair meticulously being worked on in the mirror. The Vanishing Mirrors flips over to reveal hand-painted pictures created by artist Aina Valencia. These Vanishing Mirrors are also great for haircuts as the mirrors can follow the client’s motion which assures great precision cuts every single time.

* * *

Bella Dimayuga talents in awesome performances

Currently making waves are talents of Ms. Bella Dimayuga (of the famous Bellestar Promotions), who go under the name of Divah Las Divahs and the Phil. Juicy Fruits. The first is a comedy group who’s getting to be one of the hottest, most entertaining and most hilarious groups in town. Working together for two years now, they’ve performed all over the country.

The Phil. Juicy Fruits, on the other hand, is a singing-dancing group who’s been much awarded despite the fact that it is just a relatively young group put together by Ms. Dimayuga also two years ago. They are sought-after for events and special shows and they have wowed audiences for their impressive singing, showmanship, lavish costumes, and comic antics as well.

Just recently, these two groups of entertainers performed before several visiting mayors from Guam who watched them in awe (at the Convention Center at Subic Bay Freeport Zone) and who were impressed enough to have invited them to perform in Guam. Playing host to the mayors was Olongapo Mayor Bong Gordon, who is himself a singer and recording artist.

During the occasion, a memorandum of understanding between Mayor Gordon and Bellestar Promotions to act as a licensed manpower agency to deploy workers in Guam now that it is in a build-up scheme due to the transfer of the American bases in Japan to Guam.

For more information about Bellestar talents and show, e-mail inquiries at bedimayuga@yahoo.com.

* * *

Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on Sept. 13 go to Rep. Bongbong R. Marcos, PDI editor-in-chief Letty J. Magsanoc, former DoT Sec. Mina Gabor, Mrs. Sonya Mathay, Chiqui Hollman-Yulo, Beth Sison-Tagle, Elena Munsayac, Annie Tung, Tono Verzosa, Jean B. Magat, Sylvia Zulueta, Gilbert Perez, Mrs. Milagros Cruz, Ed Sicam, Director-General Edgardo Aglipay, Sugar Mercado, and Star Magic’s Joaqui Mendoza, CJ Novato and John Uy.