Fresh from the critical success of "Mga Pusang Gala" which is getting awards and nominations here and abroad, the model turned actor gets to play another challenging and exciting role in the new season of "Daisy Siyete." Entitled, "Landas," this new season has Reggie playing Alfred, a handsome and ambitious lawyer who stops at nothing in getting his way to the top. Alfred marries wealthy but orphaned heiress Rochelle (played by Sex Bomb Rochelle Pangilinan) but it seems that he has other plans for his new bride. He can’t get over his wife’s adopted sister, played by Sex Bomb Sunshine who is truly a revelation here playing an anti–heroine. There’s a lot of twists and turns in the story and Reggie is truly enjoying his role. He even got to shoot a music video for the movie’s theme song, which included snippets from Reggie’s wedding scene with Rochelle.

The new season of "Daisy Siyete" is said to be enjoying high ratings, thanks to a good story, glamorous setting, and an attractive cast which also includes Romnick Sarmenta and Jordan Herrerra.

"Daisy Siyete" airs everyday, Monday to Friday, after "Eat Bulaga" on GMA 7, under the direction of Pat Perez.

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Top stars are joining the 1st MBC-DZRH Celebrity Badminton event slated on July 15, from 10 a.m. onwards, at Smashville, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, in celebration of DZRH’s 67th anniversary. The showbiz personalities who’re coming together for a fun afternoon of badminton and camaraderies, include Richard Gomez, Pops Fernandez, Ai Ai de las Alas, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Marjorie Barretto, Dennis Padilla, Polo Ravales, Ella V., Angelica Jones, Lotlot de Leon, Ricky Davao, John Lapuz, Anjo Yllana, Janno Gibbs, Anthony Suntay, Jestoni Alarcon, Jake Roxas, Tirso Cruz III, Ian Veneracion, Ronnie Ricketts, Antonio Aquitania, Robert Ortega, Allan Caidic, Eric Fructuoso, and John Estrada.

Also participating are Emilio Garcia, Jeffrey Santos, Ricardo Cepeda, Jong Cuenco, Ricardo Cepeda, Mandy Ochoa, Tonton Gutierrez, Monching Gutierrez, Biboy Ramirez, Benjie Paras, AJ Dee, Val Iglesias, Mike Gayoso, Mark Anthony Gutierrez, Patrick De La Rosa, Jimwell Stevens, Rudolph Yaptinchay, Direk Boyong Batio, Angelu de Leon, Glenda Garcia, Mariz Ricketts, Rachel Lobangco, Lani Lobangco, Ruby Rodriguez, Karla Estrada, Joy Delorey, Beth Tamayo, Kookoo Gonzales, Maribeth Bichara, Nani Paxcoguin, directors Rory Quintos and Trina Dayrit, Alicia Meyer, Katya Santos, Daisy Reyes, Sylvia Sanchez, and Mymy Davao will also add glitter to the said event.

Sponsors are Ion Energy Drink, Centrum, Clusivol, Tinactin, Wendy’s, M Lhuiller, People Asia Magazine, Seair, Asian Spirit, Boracay Tropics, Goldilocks, Cardline Inc. and FM Travel. The DZRH’s 67th anniversary will also be highlighted by other events such as a three-day job fair on July 14- 16, a medical mission, and free legal counseling by Atty. Ramon Barredo of the Batas Barangay radio program on July 15 to be held at the Aliw Theater Hall, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd. Pasay City.

DZRH, the country’s first and oldest radio station celebrates its 67th year in the airwaves as it looks back to its colorful and historical past covering the country’s most nation-changing issues and events. DZRH remains the only station that is on 24-hour nationwide simulcast via satellite. It is consistently among the top stations in terms of listenership whether in Metro Manila or in provincial areas.

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With the 8 Inches playing back-to-back with them, Bamboo will hold another concert at Metro Bar West Ave. tomorrow. The show is entitled "Bamboo...Rewind" and produced by Mon Doratan of M4U Productions.

The 8 Inches started as a band way back in 2004; the members are Arvin Cortez, Fritz Antiporda, Jay Escobar, Ivan Nolasco and Richie Padama.

They have been doing their own gigs together, playing good music and making money. But they felt there was something even more important that just simply playing music and making money! Until they met Mon Doratan who provided them that "something important," and that is their forthcoming concert with the Bamboo on July 15!

Jay, the lead vocalist, says of their concert with the Bamboo: "Perhaps it is not really a back to back, but we will be curtain raisers for Bamboo!"

He adds of course that curtain raisers should be as good as the main act performers, or they may not be able to raise the curtains at all!

When Mon Doratan heard about the 8 Inches, he knew they were talented and there was no need to convince him to include the band in the "Bamboo...Rewind" concert.

The "Bamboo...Rewind" will start of a new series of concerts which the 8 Inches will be having with other bands.

And soon they will have their own album which they are now preparing for.

"Bamboo...Rewind" is the first big concert for 8 Inches.

The "Bamboo" band had its debut sometime in 2002. In October 2003, the band signed up with EMI-PolyEast Records. Their first album, "As The Music Plays," speaks of hope and peace.

The album has always been in the best selling charts of record stores. It won the Golden Award (August 2004), Platinum Award (November 2004) and Double Platinum (March 2005).

The band has won several awards, like "Best Group" during the MTV Philippines 2004.

Among their very popular singles are "Noypi," "Mr. Clay" and "Masaya."

Bamboo band is composed of Bamboo Mañalac (vocalist), Ira Cruz (guitarist), Vic Mercado (drummer), and Nathan Azarcon (bassist).

By the way, Bamboo’s winning streak goes on at Winston Wings Tour in Aruba, Metrowalk tonight. It is recalled that the group has won many awards this year, including the Awit Awards’ Song of the Year, and People’s Choice for Band of the Year, and the Rock Band of the Year award from GMA’s Pasiklaban.

Remember, "Bamboo...Rewind," July 15, at the Metro Bar, West Ave., Quezon City.

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International and local talent casting director Maria Victoria Fuentes (a.k.a. Vicky Fuentes Rodriguez in showbiz circle) is set to wed Australian businessman Michael Fialkovich tomorrow, at 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, Ortigas. Vicky is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norberto Fuentes, Jr. (nee Iluminda Vermug), while Michael is the son of Conrad and Anna Fialkovich, owners of SGV Valves Factory in Sydney.

The officiating ministers are Rev. Marie Antoinette M. Atienza and Rev. Amelia M. Mangubat.

Principal sponsors are Raymundo Toledo, TV/movie actor Ed Tambunting, Maj. Randy Tibayan, Victorino Pelagio, Susan Dalton (of Faces Modelling Agency), Atty. Girlene Alcantara, Evelyn Granados and Babylene C. Trinidad.

The dinner reception will follow at Function Rooms CDE at Crowne Plaza.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 14, go to PLDT’s Manny Pangilinan, Kitchie Benedicto-Paulino, former Caloocan City Vice Mayor Nancy Quimpo, Lucita Soriano, Rudy Bediones, Susan de Belen, Nerissa Cabral, Romy Suzara, Dr. Merly T. Tan, Mizbee Salvador, Ricky Calderon, Mila Marquez Blanquera and Esperanza P. Opriano of Dupac, Asingan, Pangasinan who turns 99 today...Happy wedding anniversary to Alberto and Sofia Piguing...