MANILA, Philippines — Now that Korean Grace Lee is the latest “apple of the eye” of swinging bachelor, President Noynoy, expect the TV personality to be the subject of much public interest. While we wish the dating couple well, it will be interesting to see if she gets the nod of the sisters of the President.

• During a recording for the promo of her latest show, this singer lost her cool when she saw a poster of another singer at odds with her daughter. Although she seemed to be joking when she blurted out invectives, a source said, her staff immediately removed the poster and placed it back when the studio session was over.

• Iza Calzado is the most recent GMA artist to jump over rival network’s fence. Iza had been very vocal about not holding any grudge against her former talent management office when she decided to transfer. “It’s just that the projects presented to her are so irresistible – a soap opera, a reality show hosting job, Sunday variety show, and very good episodes of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” The source added that Iza already closed three new endorsement deals upon transfer. Lucky girl.

• Congratulations are in order for GMA Films’ “The Road.” We heard that the movie will be part of the international “Scream Festival” happening in the US in May. If plans don’t miscarry, there will definitely be a grand premiere night when the festival begins.

• Marvin Agustin is one cool daddy. We spotted him at Enchanted Kingdom two Saturdays ago with his twin boys during a charity event he hosted for the children of Operation Smile in celebration of his birthday.

• Cesar Montano is in New York meeting with some Hollywood producers for a project when news about him being appointed to the Optical Media Board (OPM) surfaced this week. However, he told us that he has yet to receive any communication from Malacañang about it. Cesar will be coming back on Feb. 10 for the remaining promo schedules of “Hitman.” Premiere night will be on Feb. 21 at SM Megamall Cinema 10.

• Newlyweds Cong. Roman Romulo and Councilor Shalani Soledad-Romulo spent their honeymoon in Paris, we heard. The couple was billeted at Vicki Belo’s rented flat in downtown Paris, according to our source.

• We heard that the perfume business of Hayden Kho Jr. has already been acquired by the Ever Bilena group, which leaves much room for the controversial former doctor to pursue again his career in showbiz. We heard that he is now being managed by Stages under Carlo Orosa.

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Villar Daughter Doesn’t See Career In Showbiz Happening

Camille Villar, the lovely young daughter of Sen. Manny and Cong. Cynthia Villar, started her hosting stint with Willie Revillame’s “Wil Time Bigtime” show on TV5 last Jan. 21.

She modestly summarized her experience on television as a good learning experience with more misses than hits.

She said, “I am enjoying it so far. I am learning a lot from Willie, he’s been really helpful giving me pointers and teaching me how to do it. It is a different avenue of learning for me and I am glad I took the opportunity when it presented itself.”

Camille said yes to the hosting stint just to be part of the show “and not to start a career in showbiz or anything like that at all,” she said.

A Management graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, Camille said she made adjustments with her schedule so she can be in Novaliches for the show daily. She juggles time between her job at the family-owned real estate business and her hosting. Camille holds office in Sucat, Parañaque daily.

She remains in the show even when co-host, newlywed Councilor Shalani Soledad-Romulo returns. “Magkasama naman kami talaga ni Councilor Shalani. Isa nga din po siya sa mga umaalalay sa akin sa show kasi ako ang pinakabago. They are all very nice to me there. Even Mariel Rodriguez is a big help to me. She teaches me and she is a very nice person.”

When asked whether Willie is courting her or not, Camille candidly responded, “Sobrang old news na po iyan. Three years ago pa yan unang itinanong. Wala naman po talagang ganyang anggulo.”

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28 Survive Movie Marathon Challenge

A total of 28 film buffs survived the “Star Movies Marathon” last Jan. 26, at the Newport Cinemas in Resorts World Manila.

Fox International Channels Phils. VP Jude Turcuato told us they picked 100 participants out of 50,000 contestants. The 100 participants vied for P100,000 pot prize and loot bags from Star Movies and their sponsors.

The 28 winners stayed glued to the screen from 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and went home with P3,600 each, splitting the pot money among themselves.

They are: Aira Villanueva, Alexander Alvarez, Belinda Bartolome, Claire Apostol, Emmanuel Narvaez, Jamie Tan, Jericho Dapula, Joyce Kristine Banzuela, Juanito Cristobal Jr., Kimberly Falucho, Klibshella Baldazo, Kristel Iris Reyes, Leslee Manalo, Luisito Manahan Jr., Meljohn Largado, Myrtle Joy Deocampo, Pablo Cajigal Jr., Patrick Obice, Peter Mark Sempio, Potenciana Laodencio, Rakkel Baccaro, Ranier Santiago, Rennell Santos, Viktor Garry Lee, Virginia Pozon, Christian Celeridad, Joan Christine Macawili, and Ellen Mae Abad. All of them were able to watch eight movies consecutively.

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John Lloyd Finds His Match

John Lloyd Cruz admits that Angel Locsin is one of his favorite leading ladies because she makes work it easy for him, even in delicate scenes.

“She is one actress who is very generous with her talent and she makes me feel trusted that is why the motion becomes very fluid. It is a rare blessing for an actor like me and I am very grateful to Angel for that,” he said.

John Lloyd was, of course, speaking of his latest movie with Angel under Star Cinema billed “Unofficially Yours” where the two shot a steamy love scene.

For director Cathy Garcia Molina, “Unofficially Yours” is a brave film in terms of portraying casual love-sex relationship. But people behind the movie are also banking on lessons the main characters learn.

“Unofficially Yours” opens on Feb. 15.

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Love Songs From The ’70s

Jacqui Magno, Louie Reyes, Pat Castillo, Ding Mercado, Eugene Villaluz, and Ray-An Fuentes come together for a Valentine tribute to the ’70s era in “Loving the 70s” at the Music Museum in Greenhills on Feb. 10 and 11.

These artists made their mark during the era as members of two great showbands – Jacqui and Pat in Circus Band while Louie, Ding, Eugene and Ray-An with The Minstrels.

Repertoire includes: “The Harder I Try,” “So Far Away,” “All Of My Life,” “Wildflower,” “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “Somebody Waiting,” “Didn’t We,” and many others. OPM music will also take centerstage – “Umagang Kay Ganda,” “Nothing I Want More,” “I Don’t Love You Anymore.”

Also to be performed are medleys by Barry Manilow, Santana, Sergio Mendes, and other great love songs: “Endless Love,” “Evergreen,” “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,” “McArthur Park,” etc.