Toni Gonzaga

MANILA, Philippines — As far as marriage is concerned, Toni Gonzaga is on “a waiting mode.” She also defined her love life as “quiet, no intrigues.”

Starting on March 10, Toni will host four weekly episodes of “Wansapanataym,” the show catering mostly to children. Toni will portray different characters each week: As a witch, a guy turned into a woman, and an extraordinary weather girl.

Starring alongside Toni in the month-long gig are: Guji Lorenzana, Isay Alvarez, Atoy Co, Angel Sy, Nina Dolino, Bryan Termulo, Eda Nolan, Tess Antonio, Cecile Paz, Dexter Doria, Janine Bernardin.

“Witchy Mitch” episode is written by Joel Marcado and directed by Eric Salud, while “Hannah Panahon” is written by Noreen Capili and directed by Don Cuaresma.

“Wansapanataym” airs on March 10 after “Kapamilya: Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN.

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Aster Amoyo In ‘Walang Tulugan’

Business executive, showbiz columnist and former talent manager Aster Amoyo is back on TV.

She has a new segment in “Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman” headlined by German Moreno. The show recently celebrated its 16th year anniversary.

Aster’s new segment is called “Anong Say Mo,” which she shares with the star builder. It features a weekly discussion of hot issues in showbiz.

This is some form of a comeback for Aster at the Kapuso ground since she hosted showbiz-oriented talk show “Inside Showbiz” back in the mid ’90s.

Apart from this, she was also one of the main hosts of “Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot,” yet another successful showbiz-oriented gabfest along with Ansel Beluso.

Aster became segment host too for GMA’s “S-Files,” ABS-CBN’s “Showbiz Lingo,” Ricky Reyes’ “Beauty School Plus” and Net25’s “Homepage’s Celebrity Talk.”

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Drilon, Vidal’s  Homes In Metro

The dream homes of two famous personalities – designer Renato Vidal and Ces Drilon – are featured in the newest edition of Metro Home & Entertaining magazine.

Mr. V, as Renato Vidal is known to fellow designers, built a career out of weaving natural materials into amazing new forms while Ces has been our eyes and ears on the ground during some of the country’s historic moments. After enhancements on the space by architect Jason Buensalido, she recently moved into her new home in a high-rise condo.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 10, go to renowned violinist John Lesaca, TJ Manotoc, JC de Vera, Rosanna Marquez, Pete Dacuycuy, Alex C. Estrada, Erlinda “Ada” Santiago, Nelson Gumatay and Julia Barretto of Star Magic… A pre-Easter dinner-dance has been scheduled at Jade Vine Rest. on March 18 at 7 p.m. Organized by Vincent Vinas and hosted by Bert Torrijos, GM and president respectively of Jane Vine, the affair will showcase the dancing prowess of the following: Vincent Vinas and Gina Aguilar (Samba and Rumba), Rose and Dong Canete (Cha-Cha), and Raymund and Marly (Cha-Cha)…