FAME FACTORY TALENTS (from left) Rollo Espinos, PLDT Telpad Brand Manager Mayan Evangelista, Kate Alejandro, Anika Gonzalez, Jake Señeres, with a lucky raffle draw winner of a PLDT Telpad and Abel Estanislao.

MANILA, Philippines – For the tech-savvy teens of today, tablets are the must-have gadgets. They have a constant – and more importantly, immediate – need to surf the web, post status updates, upload the latest videos or pictures, and connect with a multitude of friends through real-time social media. Indeed, if “lifecasting” is the story of the digital age, then teenagers are its most prolific authors, and tablets are their chosen instrument.

Because of this growing trend, PLDT Telpad has strategically linked its innovative tablet landline service with the rising stars of Fame Factory, a company that aims to go “beyond artist management.” The PLDT Telpad is the world’s first tablet landline with unlimited local calls, unlimited internet, and exclusive PLDT content, such as the highly popular “TelMeHow” Application. “TelMeHow allows users to discover something wonderful at home, thanks to its highly informative yet easy-to-follow content,” remarked Patrick Tang, PLDT’s Vice President for Home Voice.

In terms of embodying the youthful spirit and wholesome pursuits of the tech-savvy teen, the Fame Factory talents truly make an ideal match. “In fact, it is likely that they will be used as models for new content for TelMeHow. Their unique abilities, communication skills, and natural enthusiasm opens up many opportunities,” Tang pointed out. “Abel Estanislao is a guitar protégé, while Kate Alejandro is a theater scholar with a strong background in the performing arts. Jake Señeres can talk about health and fitness, while Anika Gonzalez is a trained dancer. Finally, Rollo Espinos is a qualified culinary arts practitioner, so they can all TelmeHow to do something engaging and worthwhile.”

Powered by the Android platform, the PLDT TelPad doubles as a multimedia device to house all your information, communication, and entertainment needs, thus revolutionizing the telecommunications experience.

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‘Moron 5’ Expected

 To Earn P100-M

The Viva Films/MVP Productions movie “Moron 5 and the Crying Lady” is expected to gross more than P100 million this week! As of this writing, it has already grossed P65 million!

The hilarious movie, directed by box-office director Wenn V. Deramas, stars Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford, Martin Escudero, DJ Durano and Marvin Agustin as the five dim-witted friends, with John “Sweet” Lapus as the “Crying Lady” who sues the five for the murder of her rich father!

Today, John Lapus is considered as one of the country’s top comedians.

“I owe this to my having been a stage performer,” John explained. “Being a stage actor gives you all the discipline you need! You study the craft so well, that when you translate it for film acting, you feel the great difference it makes – excellent performance!”

John further explained: “When I do my role in a movie, I do not think of how much the movie will make in the box-office. I only think of my performance! I do not even think of competition!”

Comedians are known to have their own seasons, and probably, this is now John’s “time!”

“Well, it could probably be my time now,” John said jokingly.

John is a very close and trusted friend of Kris Aquino. “Kris is so intelligent and frank,” John described her. “If you do not know Kris well enough, you get intimidated!”

Reminiscing his father, veteran journalist Jojo Lapus, he said that he must be so happy now where he is. The journalist father vehemently objected to John’s being a gay especially when he started playing gay roles on stage and in the movies.

Definitely, John Lapus is making a great impact in the local entertainment world!

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 17, go to former Pangasinan Gov. Tito Primicias, Philippine Star lifestyle editor Millet M. Mananquil, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Hermie Rivera, Emelinda Palattao, Mario M. Cabrillas, Abe Bulos, Lemuella Marie G. Chan, Olive G. Villacorta and Gloria Gempesaw…