‘SISTERS’ Judy Ann Santos and Sarah Geronimo

Yes, the question that’s in the mind of movie observers these days is if Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo can make it in the box-office without John Lloyd Cruz, her leading man in two record breaking Star Cinema movies for two consecutive years.

For those cynics, they should bear in mind that in “Hating Kapatid,” which is Viva Films’ 29th anniversary offering, Sarah co-stars with Judy Ann Santos, who is an even bigger star than John Lloyd Cruz. “Hating Kapatid” boasts of a casting coup by co-starring two of the country’s reigning box-office superstars. Besides, the movie is megged by box-office director Wenn Deramas from a script by Mel del Rsoario.

Anyway, Viva Films’ big boss Vic del Rosario is happy to announce that this early there is already a big clamor for the film to be premiered in some countries around the world like Austria, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Dubai, the Northern Emirates and in the US of course, in such cities as New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Guam, and Honolulu.

“Hating Kapatid” is also being brought to you by Jollibee, Charmee, Selecta, San Miguel, Belo Medical Group, Extreme Magic Sing, Cebuana Lhuiller, Unica Hija and MYX Channel.

Also starring JC de Vera, Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, Vice Ganda and veterans stars Gina Pareno, Tonton Gutierrez, and Cherry Pie Picache, “Hating Kapatid” will have two premier screenings today: At Glorietta 4’s Cinema 3 at 6 p.m., and SM Megamall Cinema 10 at 8 p.m.

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SM Cinema launches VIP Celebrity Club

SM Cinema will give you more reasons to be star strucked with the recent launching of its Celebrity VIP Club at the SM Megamall Cinema 10.

The Club, which was launched during the premiere of “I’ll Be There,” entitles celebrities, media personalities, and a companion to enjoy SM Cinema and Digital theaters for free. As a member, they no longer need to fall in line for tickets, and can sit in specially indicated seats. They can also have food delivered in the cinema, and have special discounts in the cinema’s Snack Time outlet.

Among the first recipients were the stars and guests of the “I’ll Be There” preem – KC and Gabby Concepcion, Gary Valenciano, Maricel Laxa Pangilinan, Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, John Manalo, Coco Martin, Maricar Reyes, Mark Stroem, and Mark Bautista.

For more information, visit www.smcinema.com or be a fan at facebook.com/smcinema.

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Sen. Jinggoy graces BlueWater opening

Senator Jinggoy Estrada led the special guests who graced the recent opening of the fifth branch of BlueWater Day Spa in Tomas Morato, QC. With Sen. Jinggoy were Dick and Mars Balajadia, BlueWater Tomas Morato franchisees, Francis Simisim, VP of BlueWater Day Spa, celebrity endorsers Karylle and Akihiro Sato, Mike Manese (representing Lucien Dy Tioco of Philippine Star), Mylene de Jesus (representing Pepito Olarte), Federico Moreno of Ystilo Salon, TV/commercial model Boom Labrusca and Ms. Bing Limjoco of Phil. Franchise Association.

The Morato branch also unveiled its signature Spa Theatre that offers foot reflex while allowing guests to enjoy their favorite movies. The Spa Theatre can also be a venue for bridal showers, parties, and even corporate events. It can accommodate 16 people who can indulge in a variety of treatments for three hours.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings Monday, July 19, go to Camel Awardee Aureo Alonzo, author Carmen Guerrero Nakpil, Roberto Pagdanganan, Amelia dela Rama Braly, Alessandra de Rossi, Gary Flores, Jovit Moya, Cyril David, Mrs. Paz Lee, Constante Velasco, Ma. Annalyn Tuason, Arlette Ledesma, US-based Joanne Marquez, Mary Jamie Gergen Banez-Pineda, Antonio T. Nardo, Art O. Quebal, Samuel Julius Garcia, Dr. Aurea Carlos, Leona Nepomuceno of DoT, John Paul Celeste, Mercurio Vito Cruz, US-based Gigi Vonggonthong, Andrea Boccelli, Chris Baluyot who also celebrates wedding anniversary with wife Anna Liza, and MB’s Charlene Fernandez…