Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid revealed that it was his ex-wife Michelle van Eimeren's idea for him to emcee at her wedding reception last Nov. 21.

“Sabi ko, ‘Ako? Baka magdugo ang ilong ko kaka-English!’ [Pero] sabi niya, ‘Ano ka ba? Trabaho mo ‘yun, no!’ so sabi ko, ‘Sige, I’ll do it,’” he narrated.

Ogie’s girlfriend Regine Velasquez sang “And I Love You So” at the wedding.

Ogie is happy that Michelle ended up with Australian Mark Murrow whom he calls a “good man.”

“He is the most respectful person I know. Michelle has met someone who’s really, really, really good. They have finally tied the knot and I’m very happy for them,” he said.

Another event that Ogie is excited about is the release of the benefit CD he produced, “Kaya Natin ‘To,” on Nov. 22.

“Bawat piso [mula sa benta] ay mapupunta sa mga nawalan because of [typhoons] Ondoy and Pepeng,” said he.

Ogie also revealed that more artists have pledged their participation in the Dec. 5 concert that is in line with his benefit project.

‘i-Witness’ celebrates 10 years

GMA-7’s award-winning documentary show, “i-Witness,” celebrates 10 years in television with a month-long special this November.

Journalists Kara David, Sandra Aguinaldo, Howie Severino, and Jay Taruc present case studies on malnutrition, obesity, sex change, and the crucifying men of Pampanga, respectively.

 
Eric Quizon directs Dolphy a third time

Actor-director Eric Quizon has difficulties directing his father Dolphy in the Metro Manila Film Fest entry, “Juan.”

“He’s been in the business for 65 years. How can you direct a master?” said Eric.

Dolphy assured his son that there is nothing to be intimidated about.

“Hindi ko siya anak dun, direktor ko siya,” said the King of Comedy.