Photo shows manager Jonas Gaffud, Brazilian models Daniel Matsunaga and Fabio Ide, and PR Asia’s Joyce Ramirez.

"I am too pre-occupied with work to attend to trivial matters,” is the no-non-sense reply of Joyce Ramirez to the official statement released by her talent, Phil Younghusband.

In the midst of a worsening situation with her ward, the controversial manager flew to Davao for a three-day holiday with popular Brazilian models Daniel Matsunaga and Fabio Ide. With the intent to help promote Davao as a premiere holiday and adventure destination, the trip was hosted by the five-star hotel Marco Polo Davao in cooperation with Del Monte Fit ‘N Right.

“Davao is a haven for everything. It’s my destination of choice because I love staying at the Marco Polo. They serve the best hotel cuisine outside of Manila, they have the loveliest cabana rooms, a most relaxing spa and they provide luxurious comfort,” she explains.

“I’m also officially a Brazilian convert,” Joyce exclaims. “Daniel and Fabio are two of the nicest and most courteous people I’ve ever met. I also adore their manager, Jonas Gaffud (who also manages Akihiro Sato). He is such a delight to have around and one person I would ask for professional and personal advice when it comes to certain issues. Matter of fact, I jokingly asked Mama Jonas if he would be willing to manage me,” Joyce explains laughing.

And what did Jonas say?

“He predicted I will be the most pasaway talent and he will end up fighting a lot of people just to defend me. To which I counter offered he can get 70% of my earnings as my manager and 30% I will gift to my handler,” Joyce says smiling.

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Regine Tolentino reveals secret

What makes a woman really sexy, charming and alluring? There are many answers to this question. But if you mean beauty in and out of the body, then the quick answer is good or almost perfect health! A healthy body smells sweet.

This is the reason Regine Tolentino is one of the country’s top celebrity personalities! Inner beauty and consistent good health!

Day in and day out, Regine has a hectic schedule, and she needs lots of energy to keep her body in top shape all the time!

That’s why she also keeps up her workout schedules which of course include dancing. To further boost her energy and inner beauty, Regine tried an extract from seaweeds formulated in Japan.

The results were amazingly positive as it enhanced her dynamism! Consequently, Regine became the endorser of the seaweed extract called Fucoidan, exclusively distributed in the Philippines by TV host Marissa del Mar.

When Regine Tolentino arrived for the press conference recently of her latest endorsement, A Fucoidan, the media had a frenzy asking each other which procedure she probably took.

With her 22 ¾” waistline, it’s hard to believe that Regine is already past her teens, let alone a mother to two kids. And it’s not as if she’s anorexic either. “My waistline hasn’t been this small since I was a teenager,” she admits. “Work out, tamang diet, a healthy disposition, a balanced life – that’s all there is to it.”

Despite the risk of making a hard-sell pitch for A Fucoidan, Regine would rather be truthful than having to make-up stories about her eeny, weeny waistline. “I started taking A Fucoidan October of last year, more for overall well-being than for anything else. ‘Di ko naman na kasi kailangang magpapayat because I’m a very active person. Pero, ’yon nga, I lost weight effortlessly and in a healthy way since I started taking it.”

Her husband, former actor Lander Vera-Perez, is not complaining about the transformation. He himself has incorporated taking the food supplement daily together with working out at the gym. “You should see Lander now!” Regine exclaimed. “He has never looked better now that he’s 35 lbs lighter. I’m not saying it’s all because of A Fucoidan, but due to his healthier lifestyle. I even made a bet with him that given his physique, he’ll end up on the cover of a men’s magazine soon.”

Regine was introduced to A Fucoidan by her friend Marissa del Mar who said she was the only choice to embody what A Fucoidan is all about. “Regine is very beautiful, very talented and she takes care of herself well. She is a dancer, an actress, a TV host, a mom and a wife. Despite the schedule that she keeps, she is able to stay beautiful and healthy. That’s what Fucoidan is all about. It answers the needs of an active lifestyle,” Marissa says.

A Fucoidan is from the extract of brown seaweed that’s harvested from Okinawa whose natives are known to have longer lives than most. Brown seaweed is also a favorite dish in Japan, which could be the reason for the Japanese’s world-renowned porcelain complexion. Two other ingredients in A Fucoidan are rice bran extract and CoQ10, both known for their antioxidant properties.

Regine is extra careful of her health not only because she has to keep fit for work, but because she knows that health is, indeed, wealth. “You may have lots of money, but if you are sick or sickly, then you won’t enjoy,” she quipped.

Apart from finding new ways to be healthier, Regine has rediscovered a long-hibernating passion: Acting. Aside from being featured on morning show “Unang Hirit” in special segments, she is currently seen on soap opera “Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?” “I discussed my move with the management, and it has their blessings. It’s been awhile since people have seen me take on a role…” she said.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on Feb. 14 go to Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, Rico J. Puno, Kris Aquino, Heart Evangelista, Donna Cruz Larrazabal, John Prats, Princess Manjera Alonto-Disini, Noreen Marbella, Remedios “Diosa” Mauricio, Tintin Olona, Jet Manansala, Joanne Lorenzana, Maira Luz Chua, Mandy Navasero, Mrs. Jovith Balbanero, George Tagle, Lenny Tulio, Daniel Montes, Rosa King, Felix Espinosa, Love Joie G. Juan, Annabelle Velasco-Francisco, Victoria Velasco, and Roxanne Guinoo of ABS-CBN Star Magic. Happy wedding anniversary to US-based Ernesto Talampas and Haydee Lagana-Talampas.