Renz Fernandez

MANILA, Philippines -- In the final episode of “Your Song presents Kim,” Renz Fernandez made his first formal appearance as an actor and he already exhibited mature acting. Which is not surprising at all because his parents are both icons in the local movie industry: The late action star Rudy Fernandez and Ms. Lorna Tolentino.

Before the airing of the episode on ABS-CBN, Renz faced the press for the first time, and he expressed admiration for his parents, especially his mother. He often said, “Sabi ni Mama…” to begin a sentence in answering a question.

Describing his acting debut, Renz said, “I was nervous!” Of course, he was. Not only because of the pressure of being the son of prestigious parents, but because of his being paired with Kim Chiu.

“I had no acting experience yet,” Renz admitted. “I had no formal training in acting.”

Renz also revealed that when he was a child, he already dreamed of becoming a star. But he had to obey first the instruction of his late father that he must finish college first.

“I would like to excel in action as well as in drama roles,” he said, following in the footsteps of his father who was an action star, and his mother, an established dramatic actress.

Renz has a distinctly powerful voice, good for action and drama roles. He also has a good physique.

He also revealed that he broke from his girlfriend a year ago and that he is not dating anyone yet.

Backroom artists’  summer getaways

The country’s undisputed Comedy Concert Queen Ms. Ai Ai de las Alas is busy with corporate shows and taping her television shows: “Pilipinas Got Talent,” “Maria La Del Barrio” and “Binondo Girl” (with Kim Chiu).

Erik Santos is regularly seen on “ASAP.” Aside from corporate shows, Erik is busy preparing for his nationwide tour as part of his BPI endorsement on April 30 (Dumaguete), May 7 (Cebu), May 28 (Cagayan de Oro), June 4 (Davao) and June 25 (Cabanatuan).

Aside from corporate shows, Bianca Gonzalez hosts ABS-CBN’s “SNN,” The Filipino Channel’s “TFC Connect” and Cinema One’s “Cinema News.” She is also active in her advocacies.

Mariel Rodriguez is in the noontime show “Happy, Yipee, Yehey” and stars in the movie “Tum (My Pledge of Love)” with husband Robin Padilla.

Bossa Nova Queen Sitti is a regular on “ASAP.” She is currently doing corporate and provincial shows. She performs at Café Lupe in Sumulong Hi-Way, Antipolo every Thursday. She will also have shows on April 14 (Naga) and April 16 (Albay).

Funnyman Pooh is busy with “Banana Split,” corporate shows and provincial live gigs. Pooh will have a special show today with K Brosas at Villa Caceres in Naga and May 6 at Party Place in San Fernando, Pampanga. K Brosas is part of the forthcoming teleserye “Maria La Del Barrio.”

Husband and wife Gelli de Belen and Ariel Rivera are busy with their respective careers. Gelli is part of “Tweetbiz” with Tim Yap.

Drew Arellano is your reliable travel companion with his show “Weekend Getaway” on GMA News TV. Drew is also regularly seen on the early-morning show “Unang Hirit” and the trivia show “AHA” on GMA-7.

Dawn Zulueta is seen in the new ABS-CBN teleserye “Mula Sa Puso.” She endorses Robinsons Department Store, Marie France, Facial Care, amolng others.

Amy Perez hosts TV5’s “Face to Face,” “Untold Stories,” and “Sapul.”

Meanwhile, Direk Laurice Guillen, Hermes Bautista, Liz Uy, Verni Varga, The Company, Sean Anthony, Edward Benosa, and Dominic Roque are busy with their various showbiz projects.

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