LOVI POE

Award-winning Lovi Poe is one of the busiest actresses in the country today. This year, projects have been coming to her one after the other. And perhaps to wind up for her this year is “Yesterday’s Bride” where she plays the lead role as Andrea Manalo.

On her way to her wedding with Justin Ramirez (Rocco Nacino), an accident strikes which renders her into a coma. Andrea is found pregnant. The more that Justin shows his care, love and attention for her.

Andrea is confined in the hospital for quite a time, and the twist of fate comes to a worse when fire breaks out in the hospital. Miraculously, Andrea wakes up and finds herself in one big house not knowing who the owner is, and even forgetting her name.

The owner of the house, Dr. Celso Agustin (Luis Alandy) who takes care of her, even giving her a name, Loraine.

It’s the second time that Lovi, Rocco and Luis work together in one movie. The first was in “Mistaken Identity.”

“I am very comfortable working with him!” Lovi said.

Of his kissing scenes with Lovi, Rocco said that he and Lovi talk about it first before the take. “It would put us in the proper mood, setting aside nervousness and we would execute the scenes as if we are true lovers!”

“I always prepare for the kissing scenes,” Lovi added.

“Tunay Na Mahal,” the theme song of “Yesterday’s Bride” is interpreted by Jaya.

“Yesterday’s Bride” begins airing on Oct. 29 right after “Eat Bulaga” on GMA Afternoon Prime.

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Dandin Ranillo Realizes His Dream

Actor Dandin Ranillo of the famous Ranillo acting clan (led by the late Mat Ranillo and Gloria Sevilla) has realized his dream to revive the Visayan movie industry with his debut directorial movie, “Palad Ta ang Nagbuot (Our Fate Decides),” a remake of Gloria Sevilla’s 1969 movie with Gabriel “Flash” Elorde.

Dandin said, “I’ve always wanted to revive Visayan movies in honor of my mom and late father, and with the advent of digital cinema, now I have the chance. I recently produced (since nobody else will) and directed my first Visayan indie movie, ‘Palad Ta ang Nagbuot (Our Fate Decides),’ starring my mom Gloria Sevilla and, in his first starring role, World Boxing Champion Nonito Donaire.”

The movie had a special screening in Vallejo, California and based from audience reaction, Donaire is a revelation!

Dandin and Donaire arrived a few days ago to promote the movie for its Philippine screening. A special screening will be held today (Oct. 27) at Mowelfund, Quezon City. The movie has English subtitle, Dandin said.

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Healthy Living From Three Stars

Three popular celebrities – Iza Calzado, Phil and James Younghusband – are known to be advocates of healthy living and for this, they’ve been tapped recently to spread the message of healthy living by Kenny Rogers.

Said Meggie B. Jose, the brand’s marketing director, “We chose Iza, James and Phil to be our brand ambassadors because all three of them live healthy lives. We wanted the faces that would carry the brand to define what ‘deliciously healthy’ is, and all of them have achieved that.”

All three of them of course love Kenny Rogers.

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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, Oct. 27, go to ABS-CBN Pres. Charo Santos-Concio, Gary Lising, Nino Muhlach, Nelly Campos, Harlene Bautista, Michelle Aldana, Viel Aquino-Dee, Lydia Ventura, Ma. Lulu Sapigao, US-based Cristina Manaloto, Jojo Gatbonton, Twinkle Tengco, Sharon Pajaro, Leah Espiritu, Nancy Yu, Bobby Aquino, Ronald Manila, MB’s graphic artist Anthony Sibug… Happy wedding anniversary to Willie and Tessie Villarama; and Senator and Mrs. Mar Roxas (nee Korina Sanchez)…