Claudine Barretto

“Queen of Television Drama” Claudine Barretto describes her comeback movie “In Your Eyes” as a dream-come-true. Because, finally she is co-starring with two of her favorite actors, Richard Gutierrez and Anne Curtis who happens to share the same level passion and professionalism that Claudine has for her craft.

The movie, which was partly filmed in LA, California, is a collaboration between two big film outfits, GMA Films and Viva Films. It is slated to open nationwide on Aug. 18.

“In Your Eyes” is Claudine’s first movie after four years and certainly she’s excited to return to the big screen and captivate anew moviegoers who’ve rooted for her in her past movies. During the shooting of the film – everyone, from her co-actors to the director – only has nice words for Claudine. Director Mac Alejandre shared: “Claudine brings out the best in everyone on the set.”

With her vast experience in drama, the two-time FAMAS Best Actress generously imparted acting tips to Richard and Anne, who are admittedly fans of the fine actress, and motivated them to be at their personal best.

In preparation for her role, Claudine took lessons from an accent coach to make sure she fully imbibes the “California accent.” Filled with dramatic and confrontational scenes, “In Your Eyes,” captures Claudine’s commendable dramatic prowess that moviegoers shouldn’t dare miss.

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Two actors’ twin exhibit at Rave

Two actor/artists, Ms. Chin Chin Gutierrez and Mike Austria, are having a twin exhibit at Rave Art Gallery starting today, July 30. Rave Art Gallery is located at No. 5 Scout Magbanua corner Roces Ave. in Quezon City.

Many don’t know it but Chin Chin, who’s been cited for using her celebrity stature to promote environmental awareness in the Philippines, and has appeared on the cover of Time Magazine as one of its Asian Heroes for 2003, is also a painter. She has in fact mounted five solo exhibits: “Whispers of a New World: Canvasses and Canticles” (2006), “Hedgetones of Faith” (2009), “Altars of Love 1,” “Altars of Love 2” and “Journey to Love” (2010). She was also part of the “100 Women” group show held at the CCP in 2004.

Chin-Chin was also named as one of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Services (TOWNS) in 2004, also for her environmental advocacy. In 2005, she received the Rotary International Service Award for Professional Excellence and the Soroptimist International Making a Difference for Women Award for her tireless efforts as a green advocate.

Mike had his recent solo exhibit “Tanging Yaman” in 2009 at Glorietta 4. His other exhibits were “Kulay at Buhay,” “Hugis ng Pag-ibig,” “Valentine’s Presentation,” “Langit at Lupa,” “Noon, Ngayon at Kailanman” and “Tanging Yaman.”

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Southborder at SYM Motorcycle launch

Southborder, one of the country’s premier bands, will perform at the formal launch of SYM Jet 4 by SYM Motorcycle, Taiwan’s leading motorcycle brand, at the Event Center of SM North EDSA Annex Bldg. tomorrow, July 31 at 5 p.m. The show will be hosted by Magic 89.9’s Max Speed.

SYM Motorcycle will also open its first mall showroom in the country at the Northlink Bldg. of SM City North EDSA. The event will kick off with a motorcade in major thoroughfares followed by the traditional store blessing and ribbon-cutting. Invited guests for the inaugural rites are QC Mayor Herbert Bautista and Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte who will be joined by Taiwan’s Sangyang Motor officials, GM Huang Kwang Wee, asst. vice president Chang Yung Cehn and manager Tseng Went Ting.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on July 30 go to famous rapper Andrew E., Troy Montero, former Rep. Al Ignatius Lopez, FAMAS Pres. Angelo Padua, Katrina Reyes, Viktoria “Yeyet” Agbayani, Yvette M. Ocampo, Rufing Oreta, Waly Chua, Redenta S. Castro, Evita L. Tabora, Ann Bermudez Livioco and Rein T. Escano…