Jean Garcia

Noted character actress Jean Garcia was invited to pose for some artists recently. And she would have wanted to pose sexy for them, like wearing a flimsy bare-back dress. But instead, she was asked to wear a Filipiniana dress with a large rounded bamboo woven tray filled with fruits on her lap.

She imagined herself looking sideways at the artists as she revealed her bare back. “I’d love that. That’s the sexiest I can do. I don’t think I can do nude even for artists. But I can be as daring as what I did for a men’s magazine in the past,” expressed Jean in Filipino.

Her manager, Manny Valera (he’s also the owner of RAVE Art Gallery in Quezon City) said that he also wanted “sexier” attire for her during the said sketching session, but the artists wanted her in a Filipiniana dress.

Actor and artist Mike Austria who is one of the seven artists explained, “Jean is wearing a Filipiniana dress because we are here to promote Philippine arts and culture.”

The other artists immortalizing Jean Garcia in their various sketches included Al Perez, Armida Francisco, Fernando Sena, Gig de Pio, Jun Martinez and Remy Boquiren. What also excites Jean is that she gets to pick two sketches for her keeping. The rest will be displayed at RAVE Art Gallery.

Without a boyfriend at the moment, she said “I’m happy and contented but I’m very much single. It’s not my choice to be single but I’m just not looking for one. If it happens then it happens. If I end up not having a boyfriend it’s okay too. I’m also not a playgirl so I don’t do flings. I want a serious relationship,” stressed Jean.

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May 1, Prinsipyo Day

On Saturday, May 1, has been declared Prinsipyo Day by the advocates of AYOS NA (Advocates of Youth and Students for Noynoy Aquino). AYOS NA led by National Convenor Dingdong Dantes will hold the “Araw Ng Prinsipyo” at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.

In cooperation with MyPhone Phils., the event will showcase the youth’s talent in public speaking, singing, rapping, and reciting poems.

Expected to attend are thousands of youth, celebrities, members of Dingdong and Marian fans clubs and entrepreneurs. Stars and supporters of the Kapuso and Kapamilya networks will stand as one to speak a common voice for the sake of our country’s future.

Aside from Dingdong, the stars who will grace the event are Aljur Abrenica, Gabby Eigenmann, Angelika dela Cruz, Maricris Garcia, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Erik Santos, Coco Martin, Jodi Sta. Maria, Boy Abunda, Ogie Alcasid, and Kris Aquino.

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Ladlad supported by celebs, politicians

In a recent luncheon presscon with a select group of entertainment writers, Danton R. Remoto, chairman of Ang Ladlad Partylist, revealed that they are supported by some showbiz celebrities like Aiza Seguerra, BB Gandanghari, directors Joel Lamangan, Joey Reyes, Maryo delos Reyes and Marilou Diaz-Abaya, prominent personalities like Ricky Reyes, as well as Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Loren Legarda, Kiko Pangilinan, Joker Arroyo and Chiz Escudero.

The Supreme Court finally accredited Ang Ladlad Partylist in its decision that came out last April 8, and Danton said “the decision is a big boost to our campaign.”

Their platform, if elected, will consist of five programs: The filing of an Anti-Discrimination Bill that would declare unlawful “yong pang-aapi sa mga lesbians, gays, bisexuals at transgenders (LGBT);” to give micro-finance and livelihood for LGBT who are poor and handicapped; the estalishment of Golden Gays (Homes for the Elderly LGBT) and centers which could provide them with legal aid, counselling, library and information on HIV-AIDS and LGBT issues; and to abolish laws against vagrancy.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on May 1 go to former beauty queen Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach, Gavino Abaya Jr., Mary Anne Vargas, Helen Massab, former sexy actress Myrna Castillo, Sonia Ramos, Leni Reyes, Maylene Banabat del Rosario, Joe Pecson, US-based Jhoanna Jao, Emmie Padilla, Khelvyn Ramos, Meny Relova dela Rosa, Raphael “Santi” Millado, son of Calvin and Muffin Millado; child star Miles Ocampo, and Dra. Pie Calayan, now US-based. Happy wedding anniversary to Albert and Liezl Martinez; and Red Espino and Nerissa Cabral.